bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Magnetic storm-time red aurora as seen from Hokkaido, Japan on December 1, 2023 associated with high-density solar wind
Authors: Kataoka Ryuho , Miyoshi Yoshizumi , Shiokawa Kazuo , Nishitani Nozomu , Keika Kunihiro , AMANO Takanobu , Seki Kanako
Published: February 2024

We report a citizen science-motivated study on the cause of an unusually
bright red aurora as witnessed from Hokkaido, Japan during a magnetic
storm on December 1, 2023. Such an intense red aurora event has occurred
in the Halloween 2003 super storm, but the Dst index peak of this
December 2023 storm was only -107 nT. In spite of the moderate storm
amplitude, the extremely high solar wind density of >50 /cc
caused the aurora oval extension to 53 MLAT (L=2.8). We discuss that the
drift loss of the ring current particles across the small-size
magnetopause is important, and Hokkaido was at the right position to see
the direct effect of the large particle injection of the storm-time
substorm.
EDUCATION AND THE ECONOMIC SITUATION OF HOUSEHOLDS IN THE SUBCARPATHIAN VOIVODESHIP
Authors: Cyrek Piotr , Cyrek Magdalena
Published: February 2024

Aim: This paper attempts to diagnose the economic situation of households in the Subcarpathian Voivodeshipin the years 2014–2022, and to determine the importance of education as a differentiating factor. Methods:For this purpose, an analysis was conducted of the results of questionnaire studies conducted in five consecutiveperiods, which rendered it possible to compare the situation over time. The data are sufficient to presenta general account of the economic situation, as well as its 8 different aspects. Variance analysis allowed forthe statistical verification of the significance of education from the perspective of the economic situation ofhouseholds. Results: The results obtained indicate that better education improves the economic situation ofa household, although the differences disappear with general economic change. The research indicates thatthe least educated are exposed to the most socioeconomic risk, which manifests in difficulties in meeting theirmost basic subsistence needs. Simultaneously, the economic situation of those with the highest human capitalis the most stable, which proves that higher education is a factor that improves the resilience of one’s livingstandards to external disruption. Conclusions: Generally, it is possible to conclude that education remainsa factor in strengthening households’ economic security. The research is original in that it fills an empiricalgap related to verifying the existence of differences in material living standards due to educational attainmentby way of using dynamic comparisons to diagnose the situation in a peripheral region of Poland.
Differential Effects of Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Regimens on Diabetes Distress and Depressive Symptoms in GRADE: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: S. Gonzalez Jeffrey , Bebu Ionut , Krause-Steinrauf Heidi , J. Hoogendoorn Claire , Crespo-Ramos Gladys , Presley Caroline , Naik Aanand D. , Kuo Shihchen , Johnson Mary L. , Wexler Deborah , Crandall Jill P. , Bantle Anne E , Arends Valerie , Cherrington Andrea
Published: February 2024

Objective: We evaluated whether adding basal insulin to metformin in adults with early type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) would increase emotional distress relative to other treatments. Research Design and Methods: The Glycemia Reduction Approaches in Diabetes: A Comparative Effectiveness (GRADE) study of adults with T2DM of < 10 years duration, HbA1c of 6.8-8.5%, and taking metformin monotherapy randomly assigned participants to add insulin glargine U-100, sulfonylurea glimepiride, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist liraglutide, or dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitor sitagliptin. The Emotional Distress Substudy enrolled 1,739 GRADE participants (mean[SD] age, 58.0[10.2] years; 32% female; 56% non-Hispanic White, 18% non-Hispanic Black, 17% Hispanic) and assessed diabetes distress and depressive symptoms every six months. Analyses examined differences at one year and over the 3-year follow-up. Results: Across treatments, diabetes distress (-0.24, p<0.0001) and depressive symptoms (-0.67, p<0.0001) decreased over one year. Diabetes distress was lower at one year for glargine compared to the other groups combined (-0.10, p=0.002). Diabetes distress was also lower for liraglutide compared to glimepiride or sitagliptin (-0.10, p=0.008). Over the 3-year follow-up, there were no significant group differences in total diabetes distress; interpersonal diabetes distress remained lower for those assigned to liraglutide. No significant differences were observed for depressive symptoms. Conclusions: Contrary to expectations, this randomized trial found no evidence for a deleterious effect of basal insulin on emotional distress; glargine lowered diabetes distress modestly at one year rather than increasing it. Liraglutide also reduced diabetes distress at one year. Results can inform treatment decisions for adults with early T2DM.
FORMULASI MOUTHWASH DARI DAUN KELOR (Moringa oleifera L.) SEBAGAI ANTIBAKTERI Staphylococcus aureus PENYEBAB PLAK GIGI
Authors: Rosalia Vesika Vedantha , Rahmawati Juwita
Published: February 2024

Daun kelor (Moringa oleifera L.) adalah salah satu tanaman yang mengandung tanin, saponin, terpenoid, dan flavonoid yang berpotensi sebagai antibakteri Staphylococcus aureus, salah satu bakteri penyebab terbentuknya plak gigi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah memformulasikan ekstrak etanol daun kelor menjadi mouthwash dengan variasi konsentrasi tween 80 sebagai surfaktan dan gliserin sebagai humektan di dalam mouthwash yang mempunyai sifat fisik yang baik dan untuk mengetahui aktivitas antibakteri terhadap Staphylococcus aureus. Optimasi ini menggunakan software Design Expert versi 13.0 dengan metode Simplex Lattice Design. Uji sifat fisik meliputi pH, viskositas, dan bobot jenis. Ekstrak etanol daun kelor didapatkan dengan metode maserasi menggunakan pelarut etanol 96%. Hasil pengujian yang didapat menunjukkan bahwa formula optimum mouthwash yang diperoleh adalah kombinasi 5% tween 80 dan 10% gliserin. Berdasarkan penelitian ini, tween 80 memiliki pengaruh yang lebih besar terhadap pH, viskositas dan bobot jenis dibandingkan gliserin. Berdasarkan penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa mouthwash ekstrak daun kelor memiliki aktivitas antibakteri terhadap Staphylococcus aureus dengan daya hambat sebesar 11,3 mm termasuk dalam kategori kuat.
BIOMARKER DISCOVERIES AND POTENTIAL BIOMARKERS IN LUNG CANCER : A NARRATIVE REVIEW
Authors: Mahendra Andika Dwi , Prabowo Muhammad Hatta , Prawiningrum Aisyah Fitriannisa
Published: February 2024

Lung cancer is the second most common cause of death worldwide after breast cancer. This is associated with late diagnosis, which reduces the survival rate. Early diagnosis is one approach that may be employed to improve outcome for the patient with lung cancer. When a small level of cancer is present in the body, a biomarker can be utilized as a diagnostic marker. Liquid biopsy is minimal invasive which can be done to obtain multi-biomarkers in lung cancer. In this article, we will discuss and explore about potential biomarkers for lung cancer early diagnosis.
NARRATIVE REVIEW: AKTIVITAS ANTIDIABETES DAN KANDUNGAN SENYAWA KIMIA DARI TANAMAN PEPAYA (Carica papaya Linn.)
Authors: Khairani Kafita Salma , Wahyuni Arifah Sri
Published: February 2024

Pepaya (Carica papaya L.) merupakan salah satu tanaman tradisional di Indonesia yang telah banyak diteliti sebagai agen antidiabetes. Tujuan penulisan narrative review ini adalah untuk menganalisis efek antidiabetes yang dimiliki oleh tanaman pepaya (Carica papaya L.) beserta kandungan senyawa yang mempengaruhinya. Penulisan narrative review ini disusun berdasarkan artikel yang ditelusuri melalui database google scholar menggunakan kata kunci "(Carica papaya or Pepaya) and (antidiabetic or hypoglycemic) and (rat or mice)”. Kriteria inklusi yang digunakan meliputi literature primer dengan desain preclinical trial yang membahas mengenai aktivitas tanaman pepaya (Carica papaya L.) yang dapat menurunkan kadar glukosa pada hewan uji yang diinduksi aloksan atau streptozotosin, dan telah dipublikasikan dari rentang tahun 2015-2020. Berdasarkan penelusuran yang telah dilakukan, kemudian ditetapkan sebanyak 15 artikel yang telah memenuhi kriteria untuk ditinjau. Dari 15 artikel tersebut ditemukan bahwa pepaya mampu menurunkan kadar glukosa darah memalui penghambatan enzim α-glukosidase, merangsang sekresi insulin dan peningkatan sensitivitas insulin. Senyawa metabolik yang bertanggung jawab dalam mekanisme tersebut diduga termasuk dalam golongan fenolik, alkaloid, terpenoid dan saponin.
Nível de Leitura de Crianças com Deficiência Auditiva de um Centro Especializado de Reabilitação
Authors: Castro Sinara Costa de , Novaes Beatriz Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Caiuby , Macedo Gracieli Santos de , Barzaghi-Ficker Luisa , Mendes Beatriz de Castro Andrade
Published: February 2024

Introdução: Crianças com deficiência auditiva necessitam de acompanhamento no serviço de saúde auditiva em uma abordagem ampliada para o cuidado integral à saúde, que considere além da audibilidade outras dimensões do desenvolvimento, como é o caso do desempenho acadêmico. Objetivo: Identificar o nível de compreensão de leitura de vocábulos e sentenças de crianças com deficiência auditiva, usuárias de aparelhos de amplificação sonora individual de um Centro Especializado em Reabilitação correlacionando à audibilidade, vocabulário receptivo e o tempo de uso do AASI. Método: Amostra composta por 18 crianças com deficiência auditiva usuárias de dispositivos eletrônicos sonoros individuais, entre 8 e 12 anos, já alfabetizadas, em escola regular. Os testes utilizados foram: para leitura - Teste de “Compreensão de Sentenças -TELCS”, Teste de Desempenho Escolar TDE-II (leitura de palavras) e para o vocabulário receptivo o Peabody-PPVT4. Resultados: O SII-Indice de Inteligibilidade de Fala 55dB e 65dB ≥ 64% demonstraram relação significante com o vocabulário receptivo. O teste de leitura e compreensão de sentenças apresentou relação estatisticamente significante com o SII 65dB ≥ 64% e com o vocabulário receptivo maior que 85. A consistência do uso do aparelho não demonstrou relação com nenhum dos dados do SII 55dB, SII 65dB, vocabulário, leitura de palavras e leitura de sentenças. Conclusão: A avaliação de leitura indica ser um fator relevante na análise de desenvolvimento da criança com deficiência auditiva correlacionada aos fatores de audibilidade e vocabulário.
Production of an Orbital Shaker Device with Time and Rotational Speed Control Using Potentiometer Based on Arduino Uno
Authors: Vicias Icha Arum
Published: February 2024

Mixing solutions is an everyday activity performed in laboratory spaces. Mixing solutions manually by shaking is less effective, as it takes a long time and requires much effort. Therefore, an orbital shaker has been created to mix solutions with a digital unidirectional movement. This device is designed using a DC motor as the driver, an L298N motor driver, an Arduino Uno as the processor, a potentiometer to adjust the speed and rotation time, a seven-segment TM1637 display to show the set values, and push buttons as start and reset buttons. Testing the orbital shaker begins by inputting PWM values on the potentiometer and then measuring the DC motor's rotation speed (rpm) using a tachometer. The calibration testing includes calibrating the rotation speed values (rpm) and time. The results of rotation speed calibration testing show an average error value of 1.09%, accuracy of 98.91%, and precision of 99.77%. In comparison, time calibration yields an average error value of 2.45%, accuracy of 97.55%, and precision of 99.99%. Subsequently, speed testing is conducted using a solution load ranging from 100 to 1000 g, with each increment of 100 g testing rotation speeds from 240 to 360 rpm. The results indicate that when a load is applied, there is a decrease in the measured rotation speed compared to the input speed. The orbital shaker can rotate within a speed range of 240 to 374 rpm and a maximum time of 90 minutes with a maximum load of 1000 g.
Concentration Limits of Liquefied Natural Gas Flame Propagation
Authors:   Academy of GPS of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia, Teterin I.A. , Kopylov P.S. ,   FGBU VNIIPO EMERCOM of Russia, Kopylov S.N. ,   FGBU VNIIPO EMERCOM of Russia, Eltyshev I.P. ,   FGBU VNIIPO EMERCOM of Russia, Golov N.V. ,   FGBU VNIIPO EMERCOM of Russia
Published: February 2024

Concentration limits of flame propagation are the fundamental indicator in determining fire and explosion hazard of combustible gases. Correct determination of this parameter allows to assess the possibility of ignition of gas-air mixture. The issues of determining the concentration limits of flame propagation are represented by a large number of experimental and theoretical studies. Despite this, in the literature these indicators for the same combustible mixture differ markedly from each other. This fact is explained by different experimental conditions, as well as different approaches to analyzing the research results. Inaccuracies may arise due to the exclusively thermal approach to determining ignition limits. Although the chain-thermal theory of flame propagation is currently developed. In addition, when determining the concentration limits of flame propagation for mixed compositions, the effect of the mixture components on each other cannot be neglected. In practice, the mixture of hydrocarbons is the liquefied natural gas. Its intensive development in Russia requires a qualitative assessment of the explosion and fire hazard, in particular, the flammability limits indicators. Currently, the concentration limits of flame propagation of the liquefied natural gas vapors are determined by methane. Therefore, the application of the existing approach introduces significant errors in the determination of these indicators. On the basis of the conducted experiments, the legitimacy of applying Le Chatelier's rule for technical calculations of the concentration limits of flame propagation of a mixture of the liquefied natural gas vapors with air was established. This allows to use a differentiated approach in calculations for different compositions of the liquefied natural gas.
Quality Control of Fire-retardant Works during Installation (Application), Repair and Operation, Prediction of the Service Life of Thin-layer Fire-retardant Coatings
Authors:   All-Russian Research Institute of Fire Protection of the EMERCOM of Russia, Lagozin A.Yu. , Smirnov N.Va. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of Fire Protection of the EMERCOM of Russia, Bulgakov V.V. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of Fire Protection of the EMERCOM of Russia, Zuban T.S. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of Fire Protection of the EMERCOM of Russia
Published: February 2024

Currently, fire-retardant treatment of materials, products and structures is widely used in the construction of industrial facilities. Fire protection technologies are constantly being improved, and the range of fire protection equipment is expanding annually. Due to the fact that the service life of building structures is estimated in tens of years, the question arises about the ability of fire-retardant means to perform tasks to ensure the fire safety of a building (structure) during long-term operation. Considering that there is currently no regulatory document in Russia to determine the service life of fire-retardant coatings, and research in this area is clearly insufficient, the importance and the need of solving this issue becomes obvious. The article considers the main regularities and processes occurring in the fire-retardant coating from the moment of its creation to the moment of loss of its main operational characteristics. Analysis of the methods for assessing the safety of fire-retardant properties of coatings showed that undoubtedly the most reliable data on the preservation of fire-retardant properties of the coatings can be obtained only by the results of full-scale tests. However, due to the labor-intensive and time-consuming nature of such tests, it is advisable to use accelerated tests of coatings on small-sized metal plates in climatic chambers to predict the service life of fire-retardant coatings for metal structures. The main criterion for predicting the service life of fire- retardant coatings is their preservation of fire- retardant properties over time. As methods for assessing the preservation of fire-retardant properties, the possibility is shown related to using express assessment methods and thermal analysis methods after accelerated climatic tests and directly at the facility after a certain period of operation. In addition, at the same time, the main provisions of GOST R 59637—2021 were considered and used in quality control of fire-retardant treatment, as well as during installation (application), maintenance and repair. Individual requirements and concepts of the specified standard may be partially modified and supplemented.
Occupational Risk Level Correction Methodology Based on the Results of Three-stage Control
Authors:   Private organization of Federation of Independent Trade-Unions of Russia «Scientific-Research Institute for Labor Protection in Ekaterinburg», Zamigulov E.A. , Pertseva A.Yu. ,   Private organization of Federation of Independent Trade-Unions of Russia «Scientific-Research Institute for Labor Protection in Ekaterinburg»
Published: February 2024

A methodology enabling the introduction of changes into risk assessment results based on the operative data on violations of safety requirements detected during control and prompt risk management has been proposed. It has been observed that the labor safety level is determined by both internal and external factors; and any changes in production affect labor safety. Changes can be explicit, such as new technologies implementation, or less explicit, such as changes in management systems or social and psychological climate. To assess risks associated with such changes indices such as the frequency of safety requirements violations can be applied; the objective is to prevent negative events and promptly respond to changes in occupational risk. The methodology developed at the Private organization of Federation of Independent Trade-Unions of Russia «Scientific-Research Institute for Labor Protection in Ekaterinburg» is presented; its source data are the operative data on safety requirements violations detected; the calculation formulas are provided. It has been demonstrated that the proposed methodology enables both occupational risk assessment and prompt response to changes and taking measures to eliminate them resource- and cost-efficiently.
Evaluation of the Eficiency of Measures to Improve Working Conditions and Occupational Safety at the Concrete Plants
Authors:   Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (National Research University) (MGSU), Korol E.A. , Degaev E.N. ,   Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (National Research University) (MGSU), Bakanov M.O. ,   Ivanovo Fire and Rescue Academy of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia
Published: February 2024

More than 30 types of raw materials are used in the production of portland cement, which are divided into four main categories: calcium, silica, alumina, iron. Cement dust is toxic and can cause allergies, impaired lung function, pneumoconiosis, lung, stomach and colon cancer. In addition, in winter period, antifreeze additives consisting of various chemicals are added to the concrete mixture. Human exposure to these chemicals occurs through the direct contact of employees with a hazardous substance or indirect contact through the air. As a result, the skin, eyes and respiratory tract may be irritated or damaged. Long-term exposure may cause dermatitis or asthma. In this regard, a concrete plant automation system is considered, built on the basis of modern technical solutions, hardware technologies and software, which allows improving the working conditions of the concrete plant employees. Automation of the technological processes at a concrete plant helps to increase production efficiency and minimize the risks of negative impacts on human health by reducing the number of employees who have direct contact with the cement dust and other chemicals. Considering the parameters: cost savings, return on investment, labor productivity, costs, etc., the economic efficiency of production and measures to improve working conditions and safety was assessed. Efficiency calculation showed that labor productivity increases by 50 %. Automation of the processes allowed, without changingthe production volume, to reduce the number of employees at the site in question by 4 people, ease the work of operators by eliminating the manual control panel, and improve air quality through the installation of carbon filters. With a total one-time cost of 11 200 000 rubles for upgrading equipment, purchasing software and installing carbon filters, the payback period will be 3 years, which proves the high efficiency of capital investments in automating the production processes of a concrete plant.
Age and Risks of Occupational Injuries among the Personnel’s Categories of the Federal Firefighting Service of the EMERCOM of Russia
Authors:   Nikiforov Russian Center of Emergency and Radiation Medicine, EMERCOM of Russia, Evdokimov V.I. , Bobrinev E.V. ,   FGBU VNIIPO EMERCOM of Russia, Kondashov A.A. ,   FGBU VNIIPO EMERCOM of Russia
Published: February 2024

The objective of the article is to detect the interconnection between the age and professional experience of the personnel of the Federal Firefighting Service of the EMERCOM of Russia and the risks of industrial injuries. Reports on industrial injuries among the categories (operational, technical, maintenance, and administrative personnel) of personnel of the Federal Firefighting Service of the EMERCOM of Russia have been studied. The average weighted expected risk of injuries for 10 thousand people was calculated. The average age of the injured personnel of the Federal Firefighting Service of the EMERCOM of Russia is (36.2  0.3) years with working experience of (10.2  0.3) years. The average weighted expected risk of body area injuries among firefighters in 2012–2021 is (11.96  0.89)·10–4 injuries/(persons·year). The analysis has demonstrated the decrease in injury rate among the personnel of the Federal Firefighting Service of the EMERCOM of Russia at large. The interconnection between the injury rate, age, and professional experience among the personnel’s categories of the service have certain similarities and differences affected by a number of factors that sometimes can be multidirectional: the risk of injuries is higher for younger and unexperienced personnel who are, consequently, undertrained and lack expertise, knowledge, and competence; at the same time, they demonstrate high confidence in their possibilities, which often causes irresponsible attitude towards the labor protection requirements; along with the increase in professional experience, the practical experience and the command of safe working methods increase among the personnel, which reduces the risk of injuries; more experienced firefighters are more often involved in complex and important operations during fires, which increases the risk of injuries; senior and unexperienced employees of fire protection divisions experience particular difficulties when obtaining practical skills and learn safe working methods of firefighting, as compared to the younger employees; in addition, physical and psychical operability declines with age as the human body cannot respond promptly to changes in difficult situations and find solutions to overcome them, which increases the risk of injuries; along with the increase in professional experience, certain career growth is registered for many employees; hence, when performing higher-level posts, the personnel is less often exposed to hazardous factors of fire, which reduces the risk of injuries. At the same time, the phenomenon of the increasing risk of injuries among experienced firefighters of pre-retirement age must be marked specifically.
Modeling the Operation of Gravity Sections of an Oil Pipeline
Authors:   Empress Catherine II Saint Petersburg Mining University, Shammazov I.A. , Borisov A.V. ,   Empress Catherine II Saint Petersburg Mining University, Nikitina V.S. ,   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, St. Petersburg Branch,
Published: February 2024

In the modern world it is difficult to underestimate the role of oil in the economy of each country. It is a raw material for chemical processing, an energy carrier with a long history of production and transportation. The prevailing volume is delivered overland by pipeline transportation due to high transportation speed, flow rate and the possibility of regulating pumping stops. However, the main difficulty in pipeline operation is the selection of the optimal pumping mode. Due to terrain peculiarities, as well as variable oil flow rates along the length of the pipeline route, gravity pumping sections occur. Operation of the oil pipeline with these sections is complicated due to the change of pumping from single-phase to two-phase and the influence of vapor-air mixture on oil pumping indicators. In this paper the main indicators of gravity mode of oil pumping are considered, numerical modeling methods are applied to derive a new formula that considers the influence of gas mixture on the transported oil flow; a 3D model of the stand is proposed, on which this mathematical model will be verified, as well as the invented instruments (devices) for determining the coefficient of oil pipeline filling will be tested.
Organic Agriculture in Europe: EU Sets Goal of Growing Organic Farmland from 10% to 25% by 2030
Authors: Paull John
Published: February 2024

Historically, Europe has been the locus of key developments in the founding and growth of organic agriculture. A century ago, in 1924, the Austrian New Age philosopher Dr. Rudolf Steiner called for an agriculture differentiated from the prevailing direction of agriculture and one reliant on natural biological processes rather than synthetic chemicals. The European Union (EU) has set the goal to be of 25% organic by 2030. Organic agriculture presently accounts for 9.6% of EU agriculture (cf. the world figure is 1.6%). For the past two decades, the tally of EU organic agriculture hectares has grown at 6.7% pa to reach 15,639,063 ha (cf. the world total of 76,403,777 ha). At this historic rate of growth (of 6.7% pa), organics will account for 17.5% by 2030 (c. 28.2 m ha), which is well short of the goal. To reach 25% by 2030, the growth rate needs to be ramped up to 10.7% pa growth (and reach a total of 40.6 m ha). About half (n = 15) of the 31 countries committed to the 25% goal, comprising the EU, EEA, and EFTA, have more than 10% organic agriculture. That offers a good foundation on which to build to the goal. The other half (n = 16) each have less than 10% organic agriculture; they offer opportunities for substantial uptake of organics. The EU has a ‘Farm to Fork’ strategy (F2F) with an ‘Action Plan’ comprising three ‘Axes’ and 54 ‘Actions’ to achieve the 25% organic goal by 2030; however, milestones and waypoints are lacking. The EU goal is bold, but not as bold as the 100% organic goals of Sikkim, which has achieved its 100% goal, and Bhutan, which has not and is stalled at 1% organic.
The Improvement of Art Exhibition Quality Through Teaching Materials Development for the Management of Art Exhibition
Authors: Sinaga Osberth , Saragi Daulat , Anam Ibrahim
Published: February 2024

This research is aimed to create teaching materials for art exhibition management in order to improve the implementation and management of art exhibitions.  This is a research and development using the 4D model: define, design, develop, and disseminate. The instrument of this research used is a questionnaire that consists of validator questionnaire, design material and language as well as the college students’ response questionnaire as input in revising the developed teaching materials.  The results of this study indicate that the teaching materials developed by the researchers are in the very good category so they are worth to be tried out.  At the testing stage, the developed teaching materials were in the very good category. The response from exhibition visitors has also increased. For that reasons, the teaching materials that researchers developed can improve the art exhibitions quality.
Development of Teaching Materials for Dance Music Courses Based on Project Based Learning Containing QR Codes
Authors: Irwansyah Irwansyah , Prastiawan Inggit
Published: February 2024

This research aims to develop Project Based Learning-Based Teaching Materials containing QR Codes for the Dance Music course that are valid and effective in improving the learning outcomes of Dance and Performing Arts Study Program students. The research method used is development research with a 4D (Four-D) development model which consists of four stages, namely: 1) Define, 2) Design, 3) Development and 4) Disseminate. The data collection techniques that will be used are expert validation sheets, response questionnaires and student learning outcomes instruments. The results of this research are as follows (1) Producing Project Based Learning-Based Teaching Materials containing QR Codes in the Dance Music course which are suitable for use with an average percentage of expert validation results of 89.28% in the "very good" category while the percentage is average -The average in individual tests, small groups and limited field tests was 95.20% in the "very good" category. (2) The effectiveness of using teaching materials that have been developed in learning shows that there is a prominent difference between learning outcomes before using and after using teaching material products. This is based on data processing using the SPSS 20 application, obtained t count > t table or 42.32 > 2.05 with df =25, the learning outcomes after using teaching materials are 77.42% higher than the learning outcomes before using teaching materials which are 64.46%. So, it is concluded that the teaching materials developed are effective in improving student learning outcomes.
Trends and Contradictions of Modern Family Education in the Russian Federation: Value and Semantic Aspect
Authors:   Anton Chekhov Taganrog State Institute (branch) of Rostov State Economic University (RHEH), Stetsenko Irina A.
Published: February 2024

The article presents the priority directions for the development of family education in the Russian Federation, taking into account the modern socio-cultural reality. The problematic trends that caused the crisis phenomena in the sphere of state family policy in Russia are analyzed. The discussion issues discussed during monitoring studies by various sociological platforms on the problems of the family institute are considered. The thesis is put forward about the need to enrich the family education system with value-semantic, human-centered content through the development of civil society institutions whose activities are aimed at popularizing traditional values and norms. Conclusion dwells upon the necessity and significance of developing prognostic, multidimensional studies as part of strengthening the structure of the school educational segment related to the transmission of knowledge about humanistic, universal values of native history and culture; organization of the Public Council for discussing problems and developing the foundations of educational and moral values of youth, including generalization of the best practices of family education and their replication in the subjects of the Russian Fed-eration.
Scientific and Methodological Competence of a University Teacher as a Component of Human Capital
Authors:   East-Siberian State University of Technology and Management, Khlystov Evgeny A. , Turaeva Irina L. ,   Buryat Republican Information and Economic College
Published: February 2024

The article actualizes the issue of the necessity to consider the scientific and methodological competence of university teachers as one of the most important components of the formation and development of human cap-ital of higher-level educational institutions. Based on the functional approach, the authors analyze its structure as a special type of professional competence. In relation to the components of the human capital of the indi-vidual, five elements have been identified, corresponding to the main types of scientific and methodological activities of a university teacher at the present stage: motivational, planning-prognostic, subject-activity, social-orientation and evaluative-reflective. It is emphasized that the real competence of a higher school teacher in the scientific and methodological sphere is provided by structural relationships of the above elements, which forms the intellectual capital and the capital of experience of professional and pedagogical activity of a univer-sity teacher's personality. Conclusion dwells upon the fact that the result of the formation of scientific and methodological competence among the teaching staff in this case becomes pedagogically appropriate and competent organization of the educational process in the university as an economic product.
Pedagogical Technology of Teaching as an Aid to Professional Self-Determination of 2nd Year Medical Students of Secondary Vocational Education
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University, Andronnikova Olga O. , Galuzo Natalia A. ,   Novosibirsk State Medical University, Zhdanova Marina G. ,   Novosibirsk State Medical University
Published: February 2024

Medical profession two-year training within the framework of secondary vocational education presupposes effective organization of educational activity. The article delves into the results of pedagogical technology of teaching professional communication to 2nd year medical students of secondary vocational education, taking into account the difficulties of their professional development revealed in the study of 2021–2022. The aim of the work is to describe the formation of students’ professional communication skills in the process of solving the contradiction between the level of their communicative competence and the requirement of the profession-al community. Cultural-historical theory of L.S. Vygotsky and his theoretical concept of the sensory period of development are the methodological approach of the study, based on which the authors investigate the profes-sional self-determination of medical students. By analyzing the results of the article the difficulties of training were highlighted: communicative incompetence in professional communication, lack of confidence in meeting the requirements of medical institutions. Thus, the pedagogical technology aims to solve these difficulties by supporting the conditions for students to discuss the results of their learning activities.
Pictograms as a Method of Non-Verbal Communication for Adolescents with Impaired Intellectual Development
Authors:   Russian Christian Academy for the Humanities named after F. Dostoevsky, Belimova Polina A. ,   ITMO University
Published: February 2024

The article deals with the main features of communication of children and adolescents with impaired intellec-tual development. A comparative study of the nonverbal alternative communication perception was conducted with the participation of adolescents with impaired intellectual development (N = 92) and with normal intelli-gence (N = 92). Participants were asked to perform a pictograph translation task in a verbal context. The results of the study of pictogram perception in a verbal context indicate passive thinking and impaired cognitive com-ponent of thinking in persons with impaired intellectual development. The analysis of oculomotor activity during pictogram perception suggests a shorter duration of the lexical processing activation. Conclusion dwells upon the fact that the effectiveness of nonverbal graphic means of communication for persons with impaired intel-lectual development is twofold: nonverbal means of communication are able to expand the communicative abilities of this group, but it is necessary to take into account their cognitive characteristics when using methods of graphic alternative communication.
Challenges and Development of Cognitive Methods in Strategic Management
Authors:   Omsk State Technical University, Soskovets Albert V.
Published: February 2024

Managing an educational organization as a complex system in the modern dynamic world is a non-trivial task, given the fierce competition in the educational space, the pressure of economic factors, high requirements for student training and end-to-end digitalization. This, in turn, predetermines the need to use new models and approaches to the development and justification of management decisions in a strategic perspective. One of these approaches is cognitive modeling, which allows us to establish a scenario for the development of events under a set of interrelated factors corresponding to the current situation. Cognitive modeling is an effective ap-proach to studying the development of a situation based on the construction of a graph model. It makes it pos-sible to study and predict the state of a certain object; its constituent elements are: self-development, modeling of external influences and purposeful development of the situation (controlled development). The cognitive model has the advantages of a simulation model, but is easier to develop. The purpose of the article is to con-sider the problems and opportunities for the development of cognitive methods in the strategic management of an educational organization. The study analyzed the possibilities of using cognitive methods in the process of forming a set of scenarios to model trends in the development of a problem situation based on selected control factors. The stages of cognitive modeling in the strategic management of an educational organization are also outlined. Particular attention is paid to impulse modeling of potential scenarios in which an educational organi-zation may find itself under the influence of certain environmental disturbances. In addition, requirements for the cognitive model are formulated, the fulfillment of which will improve its accuracy and efficiency in the pro-cess of making strategic management decisions for an educational organization.
Interrelation of Value Bases, Personality Traits and Identity Characteristics of Foreign Students in Multicultural Educational Environment
Authors:   Penza State University, Putilova Natalya V.
Published: February 2024

Integration processes have a positive impact on the integration practices of foreign students in a multicultural community. Reducing the risks of interethnic conflict and intolerance is relevant to the task of studying the con-ditions, factors influencing the formation of multicultural identification, and positive adaptation strategies for foreign students in the host community. The article presents the results of an empirical study of value bases of foreign students’ identity in a multicultural educational environment. The structure, content, and styles of identity are studied on a sample of students from Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. The personal characteristics of foreign students influencing adaptation and predicting the experience of identity crisis were considered. The reliability of the results obtained was ensured by mathematical and statistical research methods. The internal determina-tion of identity through individual values, group value orientations, adaptive and compensatory abilities aimed at overcoming the identity crisis, motives for affiliation, and acculturation strategies has been proven.
Mechanisms for Implementing Territorial Marketing for Strategic Development of Regions
Authors:   Independent researcher, Sokolov Yaroslav A.
Published: February 2024

The article discusses the mechanisms for implementing territorial marketing for the strategic development of regions. The relevance of this topic is due to the spatial imbalance in the economic situation of urban and more developed territories, while rural areas are in decline, which allows talking about the need to implement territo-rial marketing for a particular region. It is emphasized that as part of the economy globalization and increased competition between territories for resources, tourist flows, entrepreneurial initiatives, the principle “think global-ly – act locally” is the most effective. It is revealed that territorial marketing, aimed at the strategic development of the region, includes integrated resource management, promotion of economic development of the region, ensuring social well-being and stakeholder satisfaction, determination of business attraction strategies, and interaction with the local population. Both foreign and Russian experience of territorial marketing in the sphere of strategic development of regions is analyzed. The mechanisms of its realization are presented: regional marketing management, formation of an effective system of sales market, demand and supply, creation of a positive image and brand development. Conclusion dwells upon the fact that the mechanisms of territorial marketing, taking into account the interests of all parties, comprehensively affect the development of the re-gion.
Digital Technologies are a New Vector for the Development of Public Finance
Authors:   National Research Ogarev Mordovia State University, Efremova Tatiana A.
Published: February 2024

The article examines the development and change of procedures and methods for managing state finances under the influence of the digital transformation of the economy. It is substantiated that the most important tool for improving the quality of public financial management in today’s realities is information technology, which allows one to automate the budget process, ensure the interaction of government agencies both among them-selves and with business and the population in real time, simulate economic models and make forecasts, which is a serious step forward towards financial stability and sustainability of the state. Examples are given confirming that the digital ecosystem makes it possible to unite all participants in the budget process into a sin-gle digital space at the stages of its planning, approval, execution, current and subsequent control. The main emphasis in the article is on the consideration of the advantages and opportunities provided by the State Inte-grated Information Management System by public finance “Electronic Budget”, as well as digitalization of tax payments administration.
Pricing warrant by using binomial model: comparison between historical and implied volatility
Authors:   Department of Mathematical Sciences and Statistics,Universiti Teknologi MARA Perlis, Arau, Malaysia, ABD AZIZ KHAIRU AZLAN , MOHD IDRIS MOHD FAZRIL IZHAR ,   Department of Mathematical Sciences and Statistics,Universiti Teknologi MARA Perlis, Arau, Malaysia, WAN DAUD WAN SUHANA ,   Institute of Engineering Mathematics, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Arau, Malaysia, MAZLAN MUHAMMAD NASRUDDEEN ,   Department of Mathematical Sciences and Statistics,Universiti Teknologi MARA Perlis, Arau, Malaysia
Published: February 2024

A warrant is a security that allows the holder to buy and sell the underlying share at a fixed price until expiry date. Warrant price will always fluctuates since the underlying share also fluctuates. Hence, determining the warrant price is the main problemamong the investors in Malaysia. This research is focusing on pricing the warrant for five companies that were listed in Bursa Malaysia. The companies were chosen randomly from UiTM DataStream. The selected companies were Boon Koon Sdn Bhd, Hovid Bhd, Kelington Bhd, ML Global Bhd and Tropicana Corporation Bhd. The data contained underlying share, interest rate, exercise price and actual warrant price. This research aims to define the price of warrant by using Binomial model. Historical volatility and implied volatility were used in this research whereby volatility is the movement of the underlying share price. This research aims at comparing the actual warrant price with the calculated warrant price. The data were computed manually by using Microsoft Excel and the comparison was made between the two type of volatilities to give the nearest value of calculated warrant price to the actual warrant price. The nearest value was assumed the best value for this research. The result was made by analyzing the line graphs and comparing between historical volatility and implied volatility with actual warrant price. Mean Square Error wasused to support the results that were obtained from the line graphs. In the end, impliedvolatility yielded better results compared to historical volatility.
PROBLEMS IN THE USE OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) FACED BY THE COMMUNITY IN SABAH
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Sabah Kampus Kota Kinabalu, Tony Paridi Bagang , Natalie Ann Gregory ,   Pusat Penataran Ilmu dan Bahasa, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Budi Anto Mohd Tamring ,   Pusat Penataran Ilmu dan Bahasa, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Assis Kamu ,   Fakulti Sains dan Sumber Alam, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Romzi Ationg ,   Pusat Penataran Ilmu dan Bahasa, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Bernadette Tobi ,   Pusat Penataran Ilmu dan Bahasa, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
Published: February 2024

The spread of the Covid-19 pandemic has significantly impacted human life worldwide. The entire global community demands lifestyle changes to adapt to new norms. In Malaysia, the increasing spread of the Covid-19 virus has led the government to implement the Movement Control Order (MCO). As a result, routine activities become limited and controlled. In contrast, applications based on technology, information and communication (ICT) have become the main communication platform, especially in using the internet and online transactions. This article identifies the community's problems in Sabah, specifically on the use of ICT in their daily routines. Using a quantitative approach, data was obtained through a Google form survey, with a sample size of 1,128 involving three main districts: Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, and Tawau. This article found three main problems faced: infrastructure, costing, and security. These problems are interrelated; therefore, the government is advised to improve the existing and future infrastructure development policies to suit current needs.
THE STUDY OF E-WASTE MANAGEMENT AWARENESS AMONG STUDENTS OF UITM SEREMBAN 3
Authors:   Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, UiTM Seremban 3, Syahrul Eidham Mohamed Nazree , Muhammad Aizul Aswad Amir ,   Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, UiTM Seremban 4, Farah Adilla Ab Rahman ,   Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, UiTM Seremban 5
Published: February 2024

This research aims to learn about university students' knowledge, and attitudes about the existence, danger, and management of e-waste, one of the world's fastest-rising concerns in our country. It also tried to evaluate whether the students' current e-waste management practices conformed with current government policies. Six (6) of the Bachelor Degree of Environmental Administration students' awareness about e-waste management in Malaysia was evaluated using an open-ended interview research technique. The respondents' knowledge, attitude, and practice in e-waste management were assessed using thematic analysis. Overall, students' understanding of e-waste management was relatively low. The findings indicate that students need a broader understanding of e-waste management. Educational and government-led initiatives to improve e-waste management should be provided.