bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ТЕОРЕТИКО-МЕТОДОЛОГІЧНІ ПІДХОДИ ДО ВИЗНАЧЕННЯ КРИЗИ ТА КРИЗОВИХ СТАНІВ У СУЧАСНІЙ ПСИХОЛОГІЇ
Authors: Дмитрик Іван Ярославович
Published: September 2023

У статті здійснено теоретичний аналіз вивчення проблеми життєвої кризи в психології, а саме: поняття, концепцій та проявів життєвих криз та кризових станів. Зокрема, досліджено сутність термінів «криза», «життєва криза» та «кризовий стан» у працях українських та зарубіжних науковців. Розглянуто підходи до вивчення проблеми кризи (фізіологічна концепція кризи, концепція рівноваги, розвиваючий підхід, великі зміни в «Життєвому просторі», комунікаційна модель та міжособистісний і соціокультурний підхід). Констатується, що різні концептуальні орієнтації у сукупності утворюють складну багаторівневу систему, яка є методологічною основою для вивчення феномену життєвої кризи. Зазначено, що життєві кризи умовно можна поділити на: кризу становлення особистості (нормальну кризу), кризу здоров’я, термінальну криза, кризу значущих стосунків, кризу особистої автономії, кризу самореалізації, кризу життєвих помилок, анормальну кризу (ситуативну кризу). Розкрито чотири стадії протікання кризи: 1) початкове зростання напруги; 2) подальше зростання напруги; 3) ще більше зростання напруги; 4) усвідомлення того, що все є марним. Виокремлено характеристики таких критеріїв життєвих криз: вікового, часу, результативності, діяльнісного, детермінованості, складності, передбачуваності. Встановлено, що причини кризових явищ спостерігаються у людей, які в очах оточуючих є дуже благополучними з точки зору їх звичайних уявлень про благополуччя. Зазначено, що способи подолання кризи жінок і чоловіків є різними. Також зазначено, що життєві кризи мають низку особливостей, які відрізняють їх від інших емоційно складних життєвих ситуацій. Підкреслено, що життєві кризи мають різну глибину, кілька стадій і рівнів, а їхнє проходження має унікальні особливості. Разом із тим зазначається, що кризи завжди супроводжуються стресом, є пов’язаними з певною фрустрацією і завжди вимагають активізації цінної та значущої діяльності. Виділено зовнішні обставини та психологічні особливості людини, які можуть призвести до появи певного кризового стану. Висвітлюються детермінанти кризи, описуються чинники, що впливають на глибину і силу переживань кризової ситуації.
Silicon and titanium affect the percentage of juice and color attributes in tomato fruits of plants exposed to salt stress
Authors: Carbajal-Vázquez Víctor H. , Trejo-Téllez Libia I. , Alcántar-González Gabriel , Herrera-Corredor José Andrés , Gómez-Merino Fernando C.
Published: September 2023

Objective: To evaluate the leaf application of silicon (Si) and titanium (Ti) in three doses (0, 75, and 150 mg L-1), independently, on tomato plants cv. Río Supremo, subjected to saline stress (0, 50, and 100 mM NaCl), on the percentage of juice and color attributes of the fruit.

Design/methodology/approach: Two independent essays were carried out under a completely randomized experimental design in a 32 factorial arrangement, where the first study factor was the NaCl concentration in the nutrient solution and the second factor was the leaf application of Si or Ti. The percentage of juice and color attributes in fruits were determined. An analysis of variance and the comparison of means by Tukey (p ≤ 0.05) with the SAS software were performed.

Results: Salinity was found to reduce the percentage of juice, the color index, and the ratio of “a/b” indexes. Regarding the interactive effects, NaCl with both Ti and Si increases the “b” index. Leaf applications of Si increased the “b” index and reduced the percentage of juice, the color index, and the ratio of “a/b” indexes. Also, Ti improved the color index and the “b” index.

Limitations of the study/implications: The results were obtained in the Río Supremo tomato variety under greenhouse conditions. Other varieties should be tested too.

Findings/conclusions: Si and Ti applied to the leaves have positive effects on the color of the fruits of tomato plants under saline stress.
Resepsi Pembaca terhadap Novel Bercinta dalam Tahajjudku Karya Anshela
Authors: Djauhari Adelina , Malabar Sayama , Masie Sitti Rachmi
Published: September 2023

A work can be considered literary if it piques the reader's interest. The study�s objective was to describe the reader's reception of themes, characters, messages, and levels of understanding in the novel BercintaDalamTahajjudkuby Anshela. It applied the qualitative method. Based on findings, the reader�s reception towards the novel�s theme, 66.67% of respondents are interested in the novel, while the reader�s receptions of the character as many as 73.33% stated that its effortless to predict the character of the main character. Further, regarding the readers' perception of the message, as many as 86.67% of respondents claimed that the message could be understood explicitly and implicitly. The reader's level of understanding of the theme, characters, and the message is80%, 67%, and 87%, respectively.
Perbedaan Kecerdasan Interpersonal antara Siswa Anggota Ambalan dan Bukan Siswa Anggota Ambalan
Authors: Darmawiyanti Intan Dwi Retri , Nuraini Nuraini
Published: September 2023

One of the activities that can train students interpersonal intelligence is scouting extracurricular activities. This study aims to compare differences in interpersonal intelligence between students who are members of the troop and those who are not. The research methodology uses a comparative quantitative approach, namely testing data using a questionnaire and comparative analysis of interpersonal conflict scores from the two groups of students. The results showed that there were significant differences in interpersonal intelligence between students who were members of the ambulance and who were not members of the ambulance. Troop members gradually emphasize the importance of interpersonal skills such as effective communication, teamwork, and good relationships with others.
Upaya Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam Implementasi Asesmen Nasional Berbasis Komputer Bidang Karakter bagi Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus di SLB PGRI Tlanakan Pamekasan
Authors: Hasna Khorida , Zakiyah Noer
Published: September 2023

There are difficulties in applying ANBK considering that SLB is a school for children with special needs. The aim of this research is to describe the efforts of PAI teachers in implementing ANBK in the character field, the results of implementing ANBK in the character field as well as the supporting and inhibiting factors. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The results of the study show that the efforts of PAI teachers in implementing ANBK in the field of character are faith and belief, diversity, independence, critical thinking, creative, mutual cooperation. The result of the implementation of ANBK in the character field is that students are able to answer questions, and students can carry out worship. The inhibiting factor is the diversity of characteristics of each individual and teachers who are not graduates of PLB. While the supporting factors are the existence of student self-awareness, and teacher training.
Implementasi Komik Digital dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Siswa Membaca Descriptive Text di MI Oku Timur
Authors: Zulaikah Zulaikah , Niam Ahmad Ulin , S. Nindy Devita , K. Hastuti Retno , Agustiani Widia
Published: September 2023

The learning process will be effective when supported by various planning, including the use and utilization of instructional media. The objective of this research is to determine the influence of using digital comic media on the intensification of reading abilities in descriptive English texts among students at MI Subulussalam in OKU Timur. The method used is an experimental approach, with data collection through oral tests based on topics within comic images. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the implementation of Digital Comic instructional media has an impact on the ability to read descriptive texts compared to before the implementation of digital comic instructional media. This is evident from the difference between the pre-test and post-test results.
Pengelolaan Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDes) dalam Meningkatkan Perekonomian Desa
Authors: Maimunah Maimunah , Aisyah Siti , Hidayah Nur
Published: September 2023

Researchers still find BUMDes that are not managed properly, even though effective management can improve the community s economy. This study reveals the effectiveness of this management in improving the economy, supporting factors, and inhibiting factors. This research is a descriptive qualitative research with a system theory approach consisting of input, transformation process, and output. The findings of this study found that the input aspects of the use of raw materials, capital, and information sources have been implemented, but human resources and technology have not been implemented. In the aspect of transformation, work activities, management, use of technology, and operational methods have not been implemented. In the output aspect, the products and services produced are appropriate, but the financial results, information, and human resource products have not been implemented.
Interaksi Sosial antara Lansia dengan Pendamping di Yayasan Pondok Lansia Tulus Kasih
Authors: Ismail Haikal , Abdullah Mirna Nur Alia , Warlim Warlim
Published: September 2023

To help the elderly in their daily activities, good communication is needed between the elderly and the caregivers. However, the communication limitations of the elderly make interactions with caregivers run dynamically. The purpose of this research is to find out how social interactions are established between the elderly and the caregivers. This type of research is descriptive qualitative with a case study method. As for the results of this study, there are forms of associative social interactions such as accommodation and cooperation between the elderly and caregivers. Then, there are forms of dissociative social interaction, namely conflict and contravention caused by misunderstanding of communication between the elderly and the caregivers.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran RADEC terhadap Perubahan Penguasaan Konsep Siswa Sekolah Dasar Materi Siklus Air
Authors: Ratnasari Novi , Sukmawati Wati
Published: September 2023

The research objective was to see changes in elementary school students' mastery of the concept of the water cycle using the RADEC model. This study uses a quantitative method with true experimental pre test-post test control group design. Based on the research results, score mean pre test and post test Mastery of concepts using the RADEC model achieves a score of 62 for pre test and 79 for post test. Meanwhile, using the conventional model achieved a score of 66 for pre test and 77 for post test. This shows that the use of the RADEC model makes a significant change in students' mastery of concepts.
Planning with multicultural diversity in small cities in Canada: a case study of immigrant lived-experiences in Brooks, Alberta
Authors: Lok Ryan
Published: September 2023

Immigration, ethnic settlement, and global migration are processes which shape diversity in Canadian cities. There is rich literature vis-à-vis immigrant settlement in large, gateway cities. Less is known about the lived-experiences of visible-minority immigrants in small cities and the implications of planning with diversity in those contexts. This research explored the challenges and opportunities of visible-minority immigrants settling in a small city from a place-based and integration perspective and explored the role of municipalities in attracting and retaining immigrants in small cities. Case study research of Brooks, Alberta was conducted involving interviews with visible-minority immigrants, a municipal official, and a local immigration organization staff. This study had reinforced the primary reason of immigrant settlement in small cities were based on economic and family-related factors, but highlight the role of the municipality in retaining immigrants in small cities is to cultivate an inclusive community by acclaiming diversity through a place-based approach.

Key Words: Multicultural Planning, Municipal Policy Diversity, Immigrant Lived-Experiences, Small Cities, Attract and Retain Immigrants, Visible-Minority Immigrants
Waste not, want not: planning for consumer goods reuse in municipal waste management strategies
Authors: Molloy Ellen
Published: September 2023

While sometimes buried beneath other urban discourse, the management of waste has long been, and remains, an important consideration for cities. Reuse as a means of waste prevention is well understood to be an integral component of municipal waste management strategies.

Considering the breadth of issues important to contemporary planning, in addition to the profession’s focus on holistic, systems-level thinking, puts matters such as waste management, waste prevention, and reuse well within its scope. Within this paper, a case study methodology is utilized to investigate instances of municipally-driven consumer goods reuse. This paper

highlights the distinctiveness of this practice and furthers the understanding of how this component of waste management is addressed in locales comparable to Toronto. Emerging from this research is the indication that an opportunity is present to expand municipal

involvement with consumer goods reuse in Toronto, including through greater sector specific reporting and by considering further strategies for multi-family residential buildings. While this paper is largely framed through a waste management lens, the concerns of this sector can be seen to link strongly to urban planning considerations, such as sustainability, resilience, and the imperative to consider the needs of future generations.

Key words: Reuse; Municipal Solid Waste Management; Consumer Goods; Toronto
Sustainable Institutional Entrepreneurial Culture and Innovation For Economic Growth
Authors: Agnu Dian Wulandari Oryz , Apriani Desy , Febriansyah Yusuf
Published: September 2023

This article discusses institutional entrepreneurial culture and the enabling factors for sustainable economic growth. This study aims to identify the key factors contributing to institutional entrepreneurial culture development. The research utilizes a qualitative approach, and the results show that an innovative and entrepreneurial culture can enhance a country's long-term economic prosperity. A strong relationship exists between culture, innovation, and long-term economic success. Therefore, it is important to promote an institutional entrepreneurial culture through several factors, such as supporting government policies and programs, developing supporting infrastructure, education, and training, and cooperation between the public and private sectors. This research provides useful insights for policies and interests in the economic sector to promote innovation and entrepreneurship that can enhance economic growth. As such, this article provides important insights for readers interested in developing a sustainable institutional entrepreneurial culture and economic growth.
Peer to Peer Lending Business Agility Strategy for Fintech Startups in the Digital Finance Era in Indonesia
Authors: Hussain Nazim
Published: September 2023

Technology advancements have boosted financial technology literacy, and Fintech businesses have entered the peer-to-peer lending market to fill the gap between traditional banking and people who cannot obtain financing from banks. Financial facilitation can now be done in a more streamlined, quick, and economical manner thanks to technology. With the legislation of Authority of Financial Services Number 77/POJK.01/2016 Indonesian Fintech about information technology-based money lending services, the government has safeguarded consumers in Indonesia, where fintech has significant potential. The goal of this study is to provide an example of a business agility strategy used by financial technology firms that engage in peer-to-peer lending. This study used a qualitative research strategy combined with a descriptive methodology. Literature study is the method of data collection used. The findings demonstrate that P2P lending organizations have already employed a strategy of business agility to win clients in Indonesia's digital financial era by utilizing platform technology they have created, which is a straightforward tool for achieving competitive advantages.
Strategy Based Technology-Based Startups to Drive Digital Business Growth
Authors: Safitri Hanny , Chakim Mochamad Heru Riza , Adiwijaya Alfri
Published: September 2023

Lean startup methodology-based strategic formulation to promote the expansion of  technology-based startup businesses in Indonesia. About 75% of developing startups fail to expand appropriately, which is a relatively high startup failure percentage. Failure of startups is influenced by time and the relevant industry. Due to the wrong approach being chosen from the startup's first year to its fourth, it was unable to expand. The goal of this study is to develop new general methods for company growth based on the lean startup approach. The goal of this study is to use the Delphi technique to find startup failure indicators, and then to select the primary failed cause using the Analytical Network Process (ANP). The research's next phase is to develop the plan after the failure factor has been determined. The researcher acquired 8 as a consequence of this study. 55 indicators of startup failure factors and factors. Using the ANP model, 10 priorities were determined. addressed by developing a new approach utilizing agile development and the minimal viable product idea. technique, human resource management, and customer relationship management. eventually acquired a fresh approach that entrepreneurs may utilize to promote growth.
Compliance with the principles of social responsibility in e-commerce
Authors: Krause Olga , Pinyak Iryna , Shpylyk Svitlana
Published: September 2023

The article defines the essence of e-commerce, as well as the factors that determine its popularity among entrepreneurs, retailers and consumers around the world. The factors that identified the dynamic development of e-commerce in almost all regions of the world have been identified. E-commerce opens up significant opportunities for both the average consumer and business – the rapid development of logistics, the openness of borders, and an almost unlimited contact audience. The article analyzes the trends in the development of this sphere of business in the context of regions of the world is carried out, a ranking of countries by the share of retail sales of e-commerce is presented. It is established that China occupies the leading position, whose share in online trading was 52.1%. In general, it should be noted that the Asia-Pacific region is striking in its pace and scale of development of e-commerce. Stable dynamics of online sales also demonstrate the United States. In Latin America, the e-commerce market is poorly developed and uneven. Only six countries demonstrate sustainable results and transaction volumes (Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Peru). As for Africa, the e-commerce market is just beginning to grow and is currently significantly behind the world leaders. The main obstacles to the dynamic development of e-commerce are as follows: limited possibilities of logistics of goods, insufficient distribution of the Internet among the population, lack or restriction of access to online payment services and lack/insufficient level of trust in online trading. The rapid development of e-commerce has also gained in European countries. The article determines that in the context of the countries of the world, e-commerce develops disproportionately, there are main players that determine trends and influence the rules of electronic commerce. The dynamic development of e-commerce in Ukraine began in 2016. After joining the Free Trade Area with the EU. The development of e-commerce provides unprecedented means and opportunities for the development of world trade. The study considers indicators for assessing the level of readiness of the country for e-business: the state of basic infrastructure and technologies in the country; availability of the necessary infrastructure; distribution channels and development of other sectors; the level of use of the Internet by private business; awareness and availability of consulting services; quality of specialist training; state regulation. It is specified that the social position of e-commerce should consist in harmonious coexistence, interaction and constant dialogue with society, participation in solving social problems.
Digitalization of the tax system: current state, problems and prospects
Authors: Tsiutsiak Andriy , Tsiutsiak Ihor , Tsiutsiak Vladyslav
Published: September 2023

The article explores the issue of digitalization of the tax system in Ukraine. The functioning of automated information systems in tax calculations is disclosed, as well as the taxpayers’ interaction with the State Tax Service in the electronic environment is highlighted. The key challenges of digitalization of the tax system are noted, and the need to make use of the latest information technologies to improve the interaction between taxpayers and state financial control bodies is determined. The features and procedures of the subsystem of the Information and Telecommunication System of the State Tax Service «Tax Block», which is used to enter, process, store and provide up-to-date and reliable data, as well as to ensure the interaction with the information systems of the State Tax Service and state bodies in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine and the taxpayers’ information needs, are outlined. The segments of the Information and Telecommunication System «Tax Block» are considered: taxpayers’ registration; processing of tax reporting and payments; tax audit; analytical system; accounting of payments. The essence and procedures of the subsystem of the Information and Telecommunication System of the State Tax Service are disclosed. The principal electronic services employed by taxpayers are characterized, such as: public knowledge-management resource; information from registers; payer’s electronic cabinet; electronic reporting; Software registrar of settlement operations; service «Pulse»; interactive tax map of Ukraine. The features of utilizing a number of effective services developed by the State Tax Service of Ukraine within the framework of implementing the digital transformation strategy, in particular InfoTAX, are presented. The advantages of using the state-of-the-art information technologies in tax calculations are outlined. The attention is focused on the fact that when developing a tax digital system, it is necessary to take into account the following aspects: flexibility; continuous improvement of information support, hardware, software; universality; accessibility; order of use; compatibility; data security; reliability. In this context, the measures have been proposed to computerize tax calculations of taxpayers and state control bodies.
Modern stp marketing strategies of business structures in the conditions of industry 4.0
Authors: Holovan Olha , Oliynyk Oleksandr , Markova Svitlana , Oliinyk Maksym
Published: September 2023

The study has determined that the domestic economy is at the stage of implementing Industry 4.0 technologies. This involves the active use of digitization in the spheres of socio-economic activity. Industry 4.0 technologies are aimed at building adaptive organizational structures using modern information technologies and remote forms of business organization. The sphere of services is one of the most promising in the context of the modern post-industrial economy development. One of the actively developing branches of this sphere is sports and health services. Effective marketing activity of an enterprise in the field of sports and health services involves the use of the STP strategy (Segmentation - Targeting - Positioning), which combines the process of market segmentation, the selection of target segments and the development of a positioning strategy. The full-scale invasion of Russia into Ukraine and the consequences of the implementation of Industry 4.0 impact have changed people's lives, caused stress and anxiety about their families and the future of the country. Under the influence of these factors, new offers of recreational and health services for the population appear, which are gaining more and more popularity: anti-stress training (yoga, meditation, boxing, martial arts, etc.); wellness coaching services; rehabilitation services, etc. Also, companies provide additional services that form their positive image and emphasize the innovativeness of implementing the STP marketing strategy through the use of digitalization elements and technologies. The work has determined that under the influence of the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies, sports and health facilities cease to be only centers of physical education and sports, turning into clubs based on interests, centers of family leisure and communication between people, centers of children active development, etc. Fitness clubs and sports institutions have been offered to expand the sports and health services package, emphasizing the individualization of relations with clients, by introducing new exclusive or popular mass training programs, expanding the range of basic and auxiliary services, the purpose of which is to improve the physical and emotional person state. Further implementation of STP marketing strategies by enterprises in the service sector will create prerequisites for maintaining competitive positions in the market.
Features of the administrative time management organization as a way of non-standard employee motivation
Authors: Vintoniak Alla
Published: September 2023

This article discusses the general features of the time management organization, as well as in the context of non-standard staff motivation. It is emphasized that in the modern world, with the frantic pace of life and the development of society and technology, it is impossible to use your time effectively without first planning and organizing your schedule, in other words, without using time management. We have analyzed previous studies of the time-management effectiveness organization by leading world and domestic scientists. Their views on this process from both a theoretical and a practical point of view are briefly highlighted. The article gives its own definition of the term time management, based on the conducted analysis, synthesis and comparative characteristics. In our opinion, time management is a systematic approach to time management, which includes planning, prioritization and organization of actions in order to use time effectively and achieve set goals. It is analyzed how time management can help in effective management of labor's time, increasing productivity and achieving higher results. An example of time management for call center operators in the banking system is considered. Attention is paid to prioritization when creating a work schedule. The importance of focusing on labor resources is emphasized. The main advantages of clear time management at the enterprise are revealed: orientation to the final result; increase of the labor productivity; optimal use of working time; clarity and orderliness of work in the team; discipline of each individual employee. The results of a work schedule that is not focused on the employee are given: loss of energy and work capacity; internal burnout; decrease in work efficiency; loss of valuable labor resources by the enterprise. The article discusses the issue of time management in the context of non-standard staff motivation. Specific examples of how time management can be used to motivate staff and improve team work efficiency are considered. In particular, four areas of motivation through time management are highlighted: flexible work schedules; designation of priorities; reward and praise system; maintaining work-life balance.
currículo y la enseñanza en la Universidad de la República (Uruguay) en contexto de emergencia: el impulso y su freno
Authors: Collazo Siques Mercedes , Cabrera Di Piramo Carolina , De Bellis Guerra Sylvia
Published: September 2023

El presente artículo tiene como finalidad analizar los principales procesos curriculares y de enseñanza desarrollados por la Universidad de la República (Udelar, Uruguay) en el período 2020-2022, en el marco de un escenario de macrouniversidad pública de acceso irrestricto que resolvió la no interrupción de sus actividades durante toda la emergencia sanitaria. Nuestra premisa implica que las políticas curriculares y de enseñanza promovidas centralmente y comunes para toda la universidad desde los años 2000, basadas en la diversificación, la flexibilización y la articulación curricular y que ponen en el centro del proceso educativo a los estudiantes, facilitaron la continuidad educativa en la pandemia. Durante los años 2020 y 2021 se implementaron medidas políticas y estudios de seguimiento que indican no sólo el sostenimiento del derecho a la educación, sino también un avance en la reflexión y renovación pedagógica institucional. En el año 2022, y ante la ausencia de consensos acerca de la posibilidad de tender hacia una diversificación de modalidades de cursada, y fundamentalmente de evaluación, se retornó a una toma de decisiones descentralizada de las facultades, institutos, escuelas y centros regionales. Este proceso generó cierto freno a los desarrollos que se dieron anteriormente y obturó fundamentalmente la posibilidad de realizar un balance colectivo cuidadoso de una experiencia institucional inédita que seguramente implicó aprendizajes y avances pedagógicos valiosos, más allá de algunas prácticas empobrecedoras no sostenibles en el tiempo.
Analisis Pelayanan Angkutan Bus Sekolah di Kota Administrasi Jakarta Pusat
Authors: Malik Maulana
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana penerapan pelayanan angkutan bus sekolah di wilayah Kota Administrasi Jakarta Pusat. Jenis penelitian yang dilakukan adalah deskriptif kuanitatif dengan melakukan teknik pengumpulan data wawancara dan observasi. Teknik analisis data adalah analisis data kualitatif deskriptif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa enam indikator pelayanan minimal yang dipersyaratkan menunjukkan hasil yang memuaskan dan memenuhi standar pelayanan minimal. Pada indikator keselamatan menunjukkan bahwa bus dilengkapi alat keselamatan standar (APAR, P3K, Pintu Darurat) dan awak bus dilengkapi pelatihan dan sertifikasi khusus. Pada indikator keamanan menunjukkan bahwa bus telah dilengkapi alat keamanan (CCTV). Pada indikator kenyamanan menunjukkan bahwa bus memenuhi fasilitas kenyamanan (AC) dan kebersihan terjaga. Pada indikator keterjangkauan menunjukkan bahwa bus ini menjangkau siswa karena tarifnya gratis dan menghubungkan rumah dan sekolah. Pada indikator keteraturan bahwa bus ini sudah memenuhi dengan adanya LED trayek dan informasi trayek di social media. Pada indikator kesetaraan menunjukkan bahwa bus ini belum mampu menyediakan fasilitas untuk prioritas.
USE OF COMBAT SIMULATION TOOLS IN THE PROCESS OF TRAINING OFFICERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OF UKRAINE
Authors:   National Academy of the National Guard of Ukraine, Iokhov O. , Horielyshev S. ,   National Academy of the National Guard of Ukraine, Lavrinchuk O. ,   The National Defence University of Ukraine
Published: September 2023

The main problematic issues in the training of officers of the tactical and operational levels of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) are the lack of a sense of the dynamics of the development of events in real time when performing the tasks of the CPX training, which reduces the quality of coordination of the headquarters (military management bodies) of the NGU; lack of functional compatibility between NGU and military formations of NATO member countries for the training of military management personnel. A promising way to improve the process of officer training is the use of means of simulating combat operations, on the basis of which it is necessary to conduct practical classes and CPX training, as well as various activities within the framework of international cooperation. The article deals with the training of officers of the tactical and operational level and the conduct of military training of units of the NGU with the use of means of simulating combat operations. Reasoned purpose, structure and main tasks of the simulation modeling center of NSU as part of the National Academy of the NGU. The simulation modeling center of NGU will consist of two research departments and a department of software and technical support and maintenance. In addition, the structure and tasks of the stationary and mobile components of the simulation modeling center of NSU are given. The center's specialized software is based on the JCATS simulation system. The JCATS simulation system is a multi-functional, interactive, multi-level system used by the military and other government organizations as a tool for training, analysis, research, planning and practice for a variety of tasks. The capabilities of the JCATS simulation modeling system and the concept of conducting CPX training in accordance with the specifics of the service and combat activities of units and parts of the NGU were considered. Conducting exercises using combat simulation tools is aimed at practicing the practical skills of commanding troops in a constantly changing environment. Modeling is possible at the level of an individual soldier to NGU brigades. The proposed proposals for the creation and implementation of means of simulating combat operations will allow solving both educational tasks related to the training of tactical and operational level officers, as well as scientific and research tasks.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL GROUNDS FOR THE QUALITY ASSURANCE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN MILITARY INSTITUTIONS
Authors:   National Academy of the Security Service of Ukraine, Kravets V.
Published: September 2023

The article reveals the essence and content of the administrative and legal grounds for the quality assurance of higher education in military institutions through the following characteristics: the goal, which is to guarantee the capabilities of the defense forces to implement the military policy of Ukraine and participate in the NATO joint operations (combats); main directions ‒ compliance with the requirements of the quality assurance system of higher education in Ukraine and NATO quality standards; subjects of public administration: the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine; Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine; National Agency for Quality Assurance of Higher Education; Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine (Headquarters of the National Guard of Ukraine, Administration of the State Border Service of Ukraine), Security Service of Ukraine, State Security Office of Ukraine, State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine; administrative and legal instruents, which consist of external quality assessment procedures common to the higher education system in Ukraine (standardization, licensing of educational activities, educational programs accreditation, institutional accreditation) and additional quality assessment procedures in higher military educational institutions (licensing of educational programs, institutional audit of professional military education); administrative and legal norms aimed at streamlining relations between subjects of public administration and military institutions on the quality assurance of higher education issues. The peculiarities of up-to-date administrative and legal instruments of the quality assurance of higher education in military institutions are determined in comparison with the external quality assessment procedures of the higher education system in Ukraine and institutional accreditation in NATO.
SCIENTIFIC AND PRAGMATIC ASPECTS OF HYBRID WARFARE
Authors:   National Academy of the State Border Service of Ukraine named after Bohdan Khmelnytskyi, Yurchak Yu.
Published: September 2023

The article explores the peculiarities of the scientific-pragmatic aspects of hybrid warfare. The phenomenon of "hybrid warfare" is considered as a scientific problem, and the development of the theory of hybrid warfare and military-theoretical approaches to its essence are discussed. The necessity to enhance Ukraine's national security system was substantiated, taking into account the specificities of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. Various approaches to defining hybrid warfare were examined, elucidating the essence and common features of hybrid warfare, while analyzing the problematic issues of protecting national interests at the state border. The unfounded nature of the implementation of "hybrid aggression" by the Russian Federation against Ukraine is emphasized, and an analysis of the characteristics of "hybrid warfare" is provided. It is concluded that "hybrid warfare" is a new instrument of aggression by neo-imperial totalitarian states aimed at sovereign states that oppose Russian hegemony in the post-Soviet territories. The necessity of improving the system for ensuring the national security of Ukraine, taking into account the specifics of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, is justified. The article is devoted to studying individual approaches to defining "hybrid warfare"; the essence and general features of "hybrid warfare" are determined; and problematic issues of protecting national interests at the state border are analyzed.
METHOD OF TECHNICAL DIAGNOSING OF THE BORES OF FIREARMS BASED ON THE DETERMINATION OF THEIR GEOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS
Authors:   National Academy of the National Guard of Ukraine, Kriukov O. , Migura O. ,   National Academy of the National Guard of Ukraine
Published: September 2023

The work is devoted to the justification of the method of technical diagnosing of the bores of firearms, which is based on determining their geometric characteristics using a laser triangulation measurement tool and creating a detailed image of the surface in a cylindrical coordinate system. An analysis of modern methods of technical diagnosing of the bores of firearms was carried out, and the contradiction between their capabilities and the growing needs of practice was determined. The need to create a diagnostic method and tool that would ensure obtaining a detailed image of the inner surface of the bore and identifying both the type of defect and the degree of its manifestation is substantiated. The detailed image of the inner surface of the bore should be presented in the form of a data array containing the spatial coordinates of the points on its inner surface and the corresponding values of the radius of the bore. It is shown that it is most expedient to diagnose the bore using the laser triangulation method, which makes it possible to determine their geometric characteristics and create tables of coordinates of surface points in a cylindrical coordinate system with a given step. The number of points at which measurements are made in each of the sections is chosen depending on the purpose of the research and the requirements for detailing the technical condition of the surface of the bore. The general principle of measurement based on the application of the triangulation method of determining distances to the controlled surface of the object, as well as the structure of the sensor and the features of its integration with the measuring probe and the positioning module, are considered. An approach to determining the required amount of measurement information and the number of control points is proposed. The method of grouping the measurement results into the given options for their presentation for the next analysis is defined.
MODERN APPROACHES TO THE FORMATION OF LEADERSHIP QUALITIES IN FUTURE OFFICERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OF UKRAINE
Authors:   National Academy of the National Guard of Ukraine, Bondarenko O. , Trebushkova T. ,   National Academy of the National Guard of Ukraine, Kuruch O. ,   National Academy of the National Guard of Ukraine
Published: September 2023

The article deals with the main program documents that ensure the formation of leadership qualities in future officers of Ukraine. Attention is focused on the main theoretical principles outlined in the Doctrine of Military Leadership in the National Guard of Ukraine, as one of the defining documents. The essence and meaning of the concepts "military leadership", "military leader" are revealed, based on the refined model of the modern military leader of the National Guard of Ukraine, its comparative analysis is carried out with the corresponding standard outlined in "Army Leadership: Competent, Confident, and Agile" (FM 6-22) ) manual. The article reviews modern approaches to the formation of leadership qualities in future officers typically focused on the development of a wide range of competencies that are important for successful leadership. The current state of military leadership development is considered, the main problems are outlined, and possible ways to solve them are proposed. The essence and necessity of applying modern approaches to the formation of leadership qualities in future officers, capable of leading their subordinates and effectively accomplishing the assigned tasks regarding the defense of Ukraine, achieving goals and attaining successful results in military activity, are revealed and substantiated. The synthesis of research results made it possible to reveal the essence of modern approaches to the formation of leadership qualities in future officer-guardsmen, serving as a crucial means for enhancing the professional performance of military leaders and increasing their effectiveness in combat conditions.
Hiding in plain sight: predator avoidance behaviour of mesopelagic Maurolicus muelleri during foraging
Authors: Thorvaldsen KG , Neuenfeldt S , Mariani P , Nielsen JR
Published: September 2023

Mesopelagic fishes are ubiquitous, ecologically important and a potential protein resource. However, how mesopelagic fish use their 3D environment and facilitate encounters is fairly unknown. We tracked the swimming trajectories of juvenile Maurolicus muelleri and adult M. muelleri and Benthosema glaciale acoustically within 2 distinct vertical layers, measured swimming speed, and used a self-overlap model to analyse the geometry of the trajectories. Our aim was to investigate if and how the fishes were optimizing their swimming behaviour, maximizing prey encounters while minimizing predator encounters simultaneously, and how different ontogenetic stages move differently in the 2 layers. We found that some of the mesopelagic fishes were moving actively, displaying a range between ballistic and convoluted movements. Some of the fishes, especially the adults, had higher degrees of self-overlap, reducing predator encounters. Juveniles took higher risks, increasing the potential for prey encounters. Individual behaviour was highly variable and may be in response to differing ontogenetic stages, potential predator and prey surroundings, and abiotic factors such as light, water turbulence and currents. The presence of active individual spatial behaviour challenges the assumption of mass action in modelling species interactions and underlines the importance of accounting for environmental changes modifying individual-level predator-prey encounter conditions.
Movement ecology determines isotopic niche width in the undulate skate Raja undulata
Authors: Daban P , Hillinger A , Mucientes G , Blanco A , Alonso-Fernández A
Published: September 2023

Functional connectivity patterns of threatened species provide critical information for effective management and conservation spatial planning. In this study, we used a non-lethal novel combination of acoustic telemetry and stable isotope analysis (SIA) on the Near Threatened elasmobranch Raja undulata to evaluate shifts in resource/space use in response to differences in residency patterns within a marine protected area (MPA) in NW Spain. By using acoustic telemetry, we classified individuals of a local population of R. undulata as high- or low-residence fish based on estimates of residence index (% of days present within the studied MPA). Individuals with a high residence index (≥50%) showed a narrower isotopic niche width than low-residence fish, as they were exposed to a limited variety of habitats and food resources. Conversely, low-residence fish (mainly females) showed wider isotopic niche widths, indicative of greater diversity of resources from different environments. Therefore, we hypothesize that low-residence individuals play an important role connecting different habitats and even populations, particularly through dispersion patterns of females along the coast. This study provides valuable insights into the movement and resource ecology of R. undulata and their role in the functional connectivity of the coastal ecosystem, with direct applicability to inform management of the studied MPA.
Surface modification of Polyether-ether-ketone for enhanced cell response: a chemical etching approach
Authors: Dua Rupak , Sharufa Onessa , Terry Joi , Dunn William , Khurana Indu , Vadivel Jagasivamani , Zhang Yue , Donahue Henry J.
Published: September 2023

Polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK) is increasingly becoming popular in medicine because of its excellent mechanical strength, dimensional stability, and chemical resistance properties. However, PEEK being bioinert, has weak bone osseointegration properties, limiting its clinical applications. In this study, a porous PEEK structure was developed using a chemical etching method with 98 wt% sulfuric acids and three post-treatments were performed to improve bone cell adhesion and proliferation. Four groups of PEEK samples were prepared for the study: Control (untreated; Group 1); Etched with sulfuric acid and washed with distilled water (Group 2); Etched with sulfuric acid and washed with acetone and distilled water (Group 3); and Etched with sulfuric acid and washed with 4 wt% sodium hydroxide and distilled water (Group 4). Surface characterization of the different groups was evaluated for surface topology, porosity, roughness, and wettability using various techniques, including scanning electron microscopy, profilometer, and goniometer. Further chemical characterization was done using Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy to analyze the elements on the surface of each group. Bone cell studies were conducted using cell toxicity and alkaline phosphatase activity (ALP) assays. The SEM analysis of the different groups revealed porous structures in the treatment groups, while the control group showed a flat topology. There was no statistically significant difference between the pore size within the treated groups. This was further confirmed by the roughness values measured with the profilometer. We found a statistically significant increase in the roughness from 7.22 × 10−3 μm for the control group to the roughness range of 0.1 µm for the treated groups (Groups 2–4). EDX analysis revealed the presence of a 0.1% weight concentration of sodium on the surface of Group 4, while sulfur weight percentage concentration was 1.1%, 0.1%, and 1.4% in groups 2, 3, and 4, respectively, indicating different surface chemistry on the surface due to different post-treatments. Cell toxicity decreased, and ALP activity increased in groups 3 and 4 over 7 days compared with the control group. It is demonstrated that the surface modification of PEEK using a chemical etching method with post-processing with either acetone or sodium hydroxide provides a nano-porous structure with improved properties, leading to enhanced osteoblastic cell differentiation and osteogenic potential.