bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Oriental concepts in modern chamber and instrumental music (on the example of the “Igeru” repertoire)
Authors:   Казахская национальная консерватория имени Курмангазы, Алматы, Казахстан, Jumaniyazova R , Мyltykbayeva M ,   Казахская национальная консерватория имени Курмангазы, Алматы, Казахстан
Published: January 2023

The article is devoted to the study on the features of contemporary ensemble music through the example of the work of Igeru Contemporary Music Ensemble. The purpose of the article is to reveal the peculiarities of individual interpretations of the contemporary authors experimenting in the genres of academic ensemble music. In this respect, an analysis of several works that made up one of the concert programs of the ensemble is undertaken. In a broader context, the topic of “East-West” is considered, with the focus on the issues and principles of interaction between “Eastern” and “Western” elements in the whole artistic spectrum of musical works by composers from various schools and trends. The object of the analysis is the works that, for the most part, did not receive sufficiently wide coverage in the scientific literature. The premieres of some compositions, such as O. Nesipkhanov’s Quartet, Balasagyn Musayev’s Ush kuu, took place owing to the activity of the only contemporary music ensemble in Kazakhstan. Thus, in sum, the theme of “East-West” is still relevant in contemporary art; the composers’ addressing to it generates new experimental works. The study of the latest chamber-instrumental compositions in a comparative aspect is the most important stage of comprehension and deeper study of the characteristic features of the stylistic trends of modern musical culture, for an in-depth and meaningful understanding of the processes of development of modern musical art.
Development of the potential of research activities of students in a technical university
Authors:   Karaganda Technical University, Kazakhstan, Ivanova S.A. , Tleumbetova D.B. ,   Karaganda Technical University, Kazakhsta, Dokuchaeva N.V. ,   Karaganda Technical University, Kazakhsta, Tyurina S.Yu. ,   Ivanovo State Power Engineering University named after V.I. Lenin, Ivanovo, Russia
Published: January 2023

The article deals with the problem of developing the scientific potential of students at a technical university. We pay particular attention to the role of a higher school teacher in the research activities of students. The specificity of the organization and content of scientific activity at the university, as well as factors influencing motivation of students, are considered. The results of a study on the development of the scientific potential of modern university students, conducted based on the Karaganda Technical University, are presented. The analysis revealed a steady trend towards an increase in student engagement, provided that a favorable environment for scientific research is created. It is noted that an important condition for the effective implementation of the creative potential of students in science is the creation of a system of motivation for scientific work, which will increase the attractiveness of pursuing scientific activities and, in the future, will become a guarantor of the competitiveness of future engineers.
Model of IT graduate in the conditions of digitalization of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Authors:   Karagandy University of the name of Academician E.A Buketov, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazimova D.A. , Bukh R.P. ,   Karagandy University of the name of Academician E.A Buketov, Republic of Kazakhstan, Petryakov P.A. ,   Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University, Russia, Spirina Ye.A.
Published: January 2023

The article analyzes the model of a graduate of the Faculty of Information Technology on the example of the specialty “Information Systems”. It contains special requirements for the content of training information systems specialists, especially for training new types of IT specialists who are able to contribute and analyze various situations, predict the results of decisions, be creative in finding solutions, and be aware of their personal responsibility. In the graduate model, there are distinguished groups of competencies, such as socio-personal, general professional, and special competencies. The components of the content of the educational program for students of the specialty “Information Systems” are described, which have been finalized and changed under the requirements of modern development of society, the degree of digitalization, legislative and regulatory documents of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The main issues and difficulties of training IT specialists arising from changes in the needs of society, the demand for specialists in this field, as well as the recognition by employers of the quality of graduate training, are identified. The article also emphasizes the importance of such an element of training as professional practice, during which the student will be able to apply his knowledge, skills and abilities acquired during training, as well as personal qualities in accordance with the goals of professional activity.
Частини особливого призначення в боротьбі з повстанським рухом на Волині
Authors: Макарчук Ігор
Published: January 2023

Метою статті є висвітлення створення радянською владою Частин особливого призначення на Волині. Визначення їх ролі в боротьбі з місцевим повстанським рухом та осередками підпільних антибільшовицьких організацій регіону. Методологія. При написанні статті використані базові принципи історичного пізнання: історизму, науковості, об’єктивності. Конкретні пошукові завдання дослідження вирішувались засобами проблемно-хронологічного (оптимальне залучення тематичної літературно-джерельної бази); історико-порівняльного (аналіз різних джерел та формування відповідних положень й висновків дослідження); критичного аналізу (критичне ставлення до різних джерел) методів. Наукова новизна полягає у комплексному дослідженні генези створення та діяльності Частин особливого призначення на Волині, їх участі в боротьбі з повстанським рухом регіону на основі неопублікованих джерел. Введено до наукового обігу і проаналізовано новий джерельний матеріал, зокрема архівні документи, важливі для розкриття проблеми. Висновки. Новостворені підрозділи ЧОН Волині активно були включені в боротьбу з повстанським рухом ще на етапі свого формування. Восени 1921 р., готуючись до Другого зимового походу влада застосувала їх для оборони основних міст на маршрутах руху повстанських груп Юрія Тютюнника. Після поразки цього походу повстанський рух регіону дещо пішов на спад. Новою загрозою для радянської влади стала підпільна антибільшовицька організація ­– Волинська повстанська армія. Участь у її ліквідації також взяли підрозділи ЧОН. Після цього повстанську діяльність продовжували лише окремі керівники і відділи. Значно активізувались кримінальні елементи. В таких умовах потреба в існуванні великих підрозділів ЧОН відпала, їх функції успішно виконували правоохоронні органи. Тому влітку 1924 р. почалось їхнє розформовування.
ALGILANAN DEĞİŞİM VE YABANCILAŞMA: SAĞLIK SEKTÖRÜNDE BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: KARANLIK Bahar , ÖZAFŞARLIOĞLU Sibel
Published: January 2023

Bu araştırma, sağlık sektöründe çalışanların çalıştıkları birimlerde yaşanan değişimi nasıl algıladıklarını ve algılanan değişimin kendilerine ve yaptıkları işe yansımalarının incelenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın evrenini, Uşak il merkezinde yer alan bir özel hastanede 17 Şubat 2020 – 3 Mart 2020 tarihleri arasında fiili olarak çalışan hemşire, ebe ve yardımcı sağlık çalışanları (acil tıp teknisyeni, sağlık memuru, tıbbi sekreter, vb.) oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmanın örneklemini ise bu kurumda çalışan ve basit rasgele örneklem seçimi metodu ile araştırmaya katılmak isteyen 71 sağlık çalışanı oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada izlenen yöntem, anket yöntemidir. Elde edilen veriler SPSS 23 paket programıyla analiz edilmiştir. Bu kapsamda güvenilirlik analizi, korelasyon analizi ve regresyon analizi yapılmıştır. Bulgulara göre, değişimin boyutları ile yabancılaşmanın boyutları arasında pozitif ilişkinin olduğu ve en yüksek ilişkinin değişim ile anlamsızlaşma boyutu arasında gerçekleştiği görülmektedir. Aynı zamanda regresyon analizi sonucunun da anlamlı bir etkiye sahip olduğu, örgütsel değişimin yabancılaşmanın üç alt boyutunu da etkilediği ve en yüksek etkinin anlamsızlaşma ve kendine yabancılaşma boyutlarında görüldüğü gözlenmiştir. Sonuç olarak, örgütlerde gerçekleşen değişimin, çalışanların yabancılaşma düzeylerini artırdığı söylenebilir. Bu bağlamda örgütlerin, gerçekleştirilmesi amaçlanan değişim kapsamında çalışanlarına bilgilendirmeler yapması, çalışanları değişim gerekliliğine ikna etmesi, katılımcı yönetimi desteklemesi ve açık bir iletişim ağı geliştirmesi önerilmektedir.
Hydrocephalus in patients with encephalocele: introduction of a scoring system for estimating the likelihood of hydrocephalus based on an 11-year experience from a tertiary center
Authors: Kankam Samuel B. , Nejat Amirhosein , Tavallaii Amin , Tayebi Meybodi Keyvan , Habibi Zohreh , Nejat Farideh
Published: January 2023

OBJECTIVE

The goal of this study was to investigate and identify the predictors associated with the incidence of hydrocephalus requiring shunt insertion in patients with encephalocele (EC), and to develop a scoring system to estimate the probability of hydrocephalus occurrence over time in these patients.

METHODS

A retrospective analysis was undertaken on data from patients treated for EC at a tertiary medical center between 2010 and 2021. Data including patient age at presentation, sex, sac location, sac size, contents, presence of ventriculomegaly/hydrocephalus, CSF leakage, and other associated intracranial/extracranial anomalies were among the variables evaluated for their predictive value. In addition, logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the independent predictors. A predictive scoring system was developed based on regression coefficients.

RESULTS

A total of 102 cases of EC were identified. The patient group consisted of 52 boys and 50 girls. Seventy-one patients (69.6%) had posterior ECs. Forty-three (42.2%) of the ECs contained neural tissue. Thirty-three patients presented with ventriculomegaly (32.4%), 30 of whom (90.9%) underwent ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement for hydrocephalus. Multivariate analysis revealed that the presence of other associated anomalies (OR 2.8, 95% CI 1.1–7.4, p = 0.027), larger EC sac size (OR 1.3, 95% CI 1.01–1.6, p = 0.042), and infections (OR 6.8, 95% CI 1.3–34.8, p = 0.034) were associated with ventriculomegaly. The logistic regression model consisted of 5 variables including the patients’ history of meningitis, their sex, sac location, sac size, and presence of other other associated anomalies; analysis resulted in the maximum accuracy of 86% for the prediction of hydrocephalus occurrence.

CONCLUSIONS

According to the findings, the presence of other associated anomalies, a larger sac, and infections are significant independent predictors of hydrocephalus. By considering these 3 predictors as well as sac location and the patient’s sex, it will be possible to predict hydrocephalus occurrence in patients with EC with significant accuracy.
A Study on Emotional Intelligence of School Teachers in Secunderabad
Authors: Madhukar G.
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Emotional Intelligence is natural instinctive affection of mind. Thus, emotions are reactions consisting of psychological reactions, subjective cognitive states and expressive behaviors.Until recently we have been led to believe that only Intelligence Quotient (IQ) is related to one’s success. Aim: The present study is aimed to find Emotional Intelligence of Primary school teachers of Secunderabad. Latest research shows that Emotional Intelligence is found to have greater influence on one’s success along with Intelligence Quotient Teacher’s especially need a good level of Emotional Intelligence as they influence the children’s affective domain along with cognitive domain. Since personality of the child is formed in the primary stage of children. Objectives: To study the level of Emotional Intelligence among school teachers. To study the extent of difference in emotional intelligence among male and female teachers. To study the extent of difference in Emotional Intelligence among school teachers working under different managements. Method: The survey was conducted on a sample of 30 primary school teachers of Government, Private and Private-aided schools, selected randomly. Results: The result indicated that there is a significant difference in the Emotional Intelligence levels among female and male primary teachers of Government, Private and Private-aided schools. Conclusion: Thus, it was concluded that gender influences the Emotional Intelligence of teachers whereas the type of management in which the teachers are working show no influence on the Emotional Quotient of the teachers.
ON SOLUTIONS OF THE NONHOMOGENEOUS CAUCHY PROBLEM FOR PARABOLIC TYPE DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS IN A BANACH SPACE
Authors: Gorbachuk V.
Published: January 2023

For a differential equation of the form $u'(t) + Au(t) = f(t), t \in (0,\infty)$, where $A$ is the infinitesimal generator of a bounded analytic $C_{0}$-semigroup of linear operators in a Banach space $\mathfrak{B}, \ f(t)$ is a $\mathfrak{B}$-valued polynomial, the behavior in the preassigned points of solutions of the Cauchy problem $u(0) = u_{0} \in \mathfrak{B}$ depending on $f(t)$ is investigated.
PROPERTIES OF THE EQUATION OF HEAT CONDUCTION WITH DISSIPATION SOLUTIONS
Authors: Horodets'kyi V. , Martynyuk O.
Published: January 2023

This paper investigates the properties of the solutions of the equation of heat conduction with dissipation, which is associated with a harmonic oscillator - the operator $-d^2/dx^2 + x^2$, $x\in \mathbb{R}$ (non-negative and self-adjoint in $L_2(\mathbb{R})$). An explicit form of the function is given, which is analogous to the fundamental solution of the Cauchy problem for the heat conduction equation. A formula that describes all infinitely differentiable (with respect to the variable $x$) solutions of such an equation was found, well-posedness of the Cauchy problem for the heat conduction equation with dissipation with the initial function, which is an element of the space of generalized functions $(S_{1/2}^{1/2})'$, is established. It is established that $(S_{1/2}^{1/2})'$ is the "maximum" space of initial data of the Cauchy problem, for which the solutions are infinite functions differentiable by spatial variable. The main means of research are formal Hermite series, which are identified with linear continuous functionals defined on $S_{1/2}^{1/2}$.
ON PERIODICITY OF RECURRENT SEQUENCES OF THE SECOND AND THE THIRD ORDER
Authors: Karlova O. , Katyrynchuk K. , Protsenko V.
Published: January 2023

Among other sequences of integers Fibonacci numbers and Lucas numbers are cituated in the central place. In spite of great amount of literature dedicated to Fibonacci and Lucas sequences, there are still a lot of intriguing questions and open problems in this direction, see, for instance, the ''The Fibonacci Quarterly'' journal or materials of the Biannual International Conference organized by Fibonacci Association.Among other sequences of integers Fibonacci numbers and Lucas numbers are cituated in the central place. In spite of great amount of literature dedicated to Fibonacci and Lucas sequences, there are still a lot of intriguing questions and open problems in this direction, see, for instance, the ''The Fibonacci Quarterly'' journal or materials of the Biannual International Conference organized by Fibonacci Association.

We are motivated by the following simple observatoin. Consider the classical Fibonacci sequence defined by the rule

$$ F_{n+2}=F_{n+1}+F_n, n=0,1,2,\dots $$

with the initial values

$F_0=0$, $F_1=1$: $$ 0,1,1,2,3,5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55,\dots $$

If we consider a little bit another sequence

$$ G_{n+2}=G_{n+1}-G_n, n=0,1,2,\dots, $$

then for $G_0=0$, $G_1=1$ the sequence $(G_n)_{n=0}^\infty$ is of the form

$$ 0,1,1,0,-1,-1,0,1,1,0,-1,-1,\dots. $$

In other words, this sequence is periodic with period of the length $6$.

Therefore, the next  questions   follow naturally from the previous observation:(i) under which conditions on its coefficients the reccurent sequence is periodic? (ii) How long may be a period of the reccurent sequence and how it depends on coefficients? (iii) Does the length of a period depends on initial values of the reccurent sequence?  

In the given paper we answer  to these questions for the reccurent sequences of the second and the third order. We obtain necessary and sufficient conditions on coefficients $u_i$ for the periodicity of a recurrent sequence defined by the rule  $a_{n+k}=u_{k-1}a_{n+k-1}+\dots+u_0a_0$ for $n=0,1,\dots$ and $u_i\in\mathbb R$, $i=0,\dots,k-1$, in the case of $k=2,3$.
MODELING HARVESTING PROCESSES FOR POPULATIONS WITH NON-OVERLAPPING GENERATIONS
Authors: Matsenko V.
Published: January 2023

Difference equations are used in order to model the dynamics of populations with non-overlapping generations, since the growth of such populations occurs only at discrete points in time.

In the simplest case such equations have the form $N_{t+1}= F(N_t)$, where $N_t >0$ is the population size at a moment of time $t$, and $F$ is a smooth function.

Among such equations the discrete logistic equation and Ricker's equation are most often used in practice.

In the given paper, these equations are considered width taking into account an effect of harvesting, that is, the equations of the form below are studied $N_{t+1}=r N_t (1- N_t) - c$ and $N_{t+1}= N_t \exp (r(1 - N_t / K )) - c$, where the parameters $r$, $K>0$, $c>0$ are harvesting intensity.

Positive equilibrium points and conditions for their stability for these equations were found. These kinds of states are often realized in nature.

For practice, periodic solutions are also important, especially with periods $T=2 (N_{t+2} = N_t)$ and $T=3 (N_{t+3} = N_t)$, since, with their existence, by Sharkovskii's theorem, one can do conclusions about the existence of periodic solutions of other periods.

For the discrete logistic equation in analytical form, the values that make up the periodic solution with period $T=2$ were found. We used numerical methods in order to find solutions with period $T=3$. For Ricker's model, the question of the existence of periodic solutions can be investigated by computer analysis only.

In the paper, a number of computer experiments were conducted in which periodic solutions were found and their stability was studied. For Ricker's model with harvesting, chaotic solutions were also found.

As we can see, the study of difference equations gives many unexpected results.
GROUP CLASSIFICATION OF ONE CLASS (2+1)-DIMENSIONAL LINEAR EQUATIONS OF ASIAN OPTIONS PRICING
Authors: Spichak S. , Stogniy V. , Kopas I.
Published: January 2023

A group classification of one class of (2+1)-dimensional linear equations of Asian options pricing was carried out. As a result, the kernel of maximal invariance algebras and continuous equivalence transformations of this class of equations were found. Using equivalence transformations, all non-equivalent subclasses of equations that have an invariance algebra wider than the kernel of maximal invariance algebras are selected. For each such subclass of equations, Lie algebras of symmetry operators of dimensions four, five, and eight are found.
Untimely Observations on Ukrainian History
Authors: Woldan Alois
Published: January 2023

The article under studies reviews the most important stages of Ukrainian history (from the Middle Ages to the end of World War I) that had the most decisive impact on the formation of Ukrainian nation, as well as the ways they were reflected in literature. The article outlines that these stages are at the same time the moments of historical, political and cultural integration into Europe, on the basis of which Ukrainian history differs significantly from Russian history. In a situation where the russian aggressor denies Ukrainian self-sufficiency, a retrospective view of these moments is of particular importance.
“Iris” (2001) by Richard Eyre: Film Reception Specificity of the Writer’s Biography
Authors: Matiychak Aliona , Nikoriak Nataliia
Published: January 2023

The article analyses the film reception issues of I. Murdoch’s biography in epistemological and historiographical perspectives. Due to the productive interaction of different types of biographical works, the mechanism of presentation / perception / cognition is mainly realized through references and reflection as an individual ability to supplement the “truth” of factual biographical material with other relations such as “interpretability”, “realizability” that form the so-called cognitive complex related to the perception peculiarities of biopic both as a separate genre and in the context of other biographical genres: memoirs, literary biography, etc. In the global context of biopics about writers, the film “Iris” (2001), directed by Richard Eyre, is perceived quite ambiguously. This receptive „ambiguity” is explained by the fact that R. Eyre deviates to some extent from the established canons of the biopic genre, building his plot on the contrast of two planes of relations between famous intellectuals – Bayley and Murdoch – as young, talented, charismatic, open-minded in her relationships Iris and as an elderly woman suffering from an incurable disease. Since it is almost impossible to cover her life in all its manifestations and activities in one perspective, the director resorts to intermedial dimensions and techniques of presenting biographical material. Relying on the documentary basis and memoirs of Murdoch’s husband John Bayley (“Elegy of Iris” and “Iris and Her Friends”), due to chronotopic shifts, television biography in the biopic, excerpts from Murdoch’s lectures, emphasizing her quotes scattered in the film, R. Eyre frames his model of Murdoch’s biography. This strategy allowed him, albeit fragmentarily, to show one of the world's smartest women in various guises: as a writer, as a philosopher and as an ordinary person, recreating the happiest and the most tragic fragments of her life, especially during the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
To Literary Anniversaries: Molière, Hryhoriy Skovoroda, Bohdan Lepky
Authors: Dzyk Roman
Published: January 2023

To Literary Anniversaries: Molière, Hryhoriy Skovoroda, Bohdan Lepky
КЕРУВАННЯ ДОСТУПОМ ДО ІНФОРМАЦІЙНИХ ДАНИХ В ІНТЕЛЕКТУАЛЬНИХ ІНФОКОМУНІКАЦІЙНИХ МЕРЕЖАХ
Authors: Васильківський Микола , Нікітович Діана , Болдирева Ольга
Published: January 2023

Досліджено технології побудови інтелектуальних інфокомунікаційних мереж 6G у форматі цифрових платформ наступного покоління, які запропонують цифрові послуги з повним охопленням. Визначено ключову особливість систематичної структури керування даними, яка реалізує загальні підходи до даних, забезпечуючи прозору, ефективну, внутрішню безпеку та захист конфіденційності для внутрішніх та зовнішніх операцій в мережі 6G. Розглянуто основні концепції та відповідні мережеві функції та послуги.

Розглянуто інтелектуальну систему керування інформаційним захистом даних. Зокрема, досліджено сценарії керування даними в мережах 6G при участі кількох користувачів, які можуть бути потенційними споживачами даних, тобто споживати інформаційні дані або знання, надані системою 6G, або можуть бути постачальниками даних системи 6G. При цьому, мережа 6G може мати власну структуру керування доступом до даних, але, з іншого боку, технологія 6G також може реалізувати структуру керування даними разом з іншими учасниками галузі на основі їх власних знань у предметній галузі.

Досліджено схему інтегрованої архітектури керування захистом даних на основі технології розподіленого реєстру (DLT) для інтелектуальної радіомережі 6G. При цьому, технологія DLT знаходиться в ядрі системи мобільного зв'язку наступного покоління за допомогою відкритої екосистеми та формує новий рівень керування, що забезпечує самодостатню схему ідентифікації, отже автентифікація може виконуватися безперешкодно у різних доменах. Рівень керування даними та доступу до даних (DM/DA) створений для керування мережними та даними користувача і підтримує обмін сегментованими даними при збереженні вбудованої  конфіденційності в декількох доменах.

Досліджено властивості технології DLT для досягнення трьох основних принципів проектування відкритої багатосторонньої екосистеми, а саме відкритості, функціональної сумісності та благонадійності. Оскільки будь-яка спроба доступу до даних та інформації через сервіси DLT буде реєструватися в реєстрі, властивість перевірки має ключове значення для реалізації принципу відкритості. При цьому, функціональна сумісність гарантує перетворення мережі 6G на багатосторонню екосистему, що забезпечує спільне надання послуг. Використання смарт-контракту дозволяє зовнішнім учасникам отримувати доступ через API до спільно використовуваних даних з іншого домену відповідно до умов, визначених власником даних. Крім того, запущений смарт-контракт (API) виконуватиметься автоматично, що сприяє функціональній сумісності в інтелектуальних інфокомунікаційних мережах.
The Interplay between Potential Capital Market Development and Bank Performance in an Emerging Economy Context: Do they Compete or Co-evolve?
Authors: Takele Bayiley Yitbarek , Bulti Mekdes
Published: January 2023

Recent theoretical arguments regarding financial institutions and capital market relationships signpost a paradigm shift from a superiority to interdependence. This study investigated the interplay between potential capital market development and bank performance in an emerging market context. To achieve its objective, the study used primary data collected through interviews with subject matter experts, consultants and seasoned leaders. The AHP and DEMATEL multi-criteria models were employed to establish a level of importance and interdependence relationships. AHP results in descending order indicate liquidity, capital adequacy, asset quality, profitability and efficiency as key performance indicators of banks in Ethiopia. The bank-market interdependence analysis projects market capitalisation, efficiency and asset quality as causes for the group and liquidity, trade volume and profitability as effects for the group. The study predicted competitive interdependence in future bank-market interplay in Ethiopia. Following the competition from the capital market, Ethiopian banks will have lower liquidity, improved service, and a higher interest rate structure. To mitigate a potential liquidity crunch, the study proposed lowering asset maturity periods and raising capital adequacy as plausible central bank policy measures.
A Framework for Evaluating the Impact of Business Process Outsourcing on the Operational Performance of the Mobile Telecommunications Industry, South Africa
Authors: Mbanje Samson , Tefera Orthodox
Published: January 2023

Mobile telecommunications service providers outsource a range of activities like logistics, assembly operations, manufacturing and design. However, little research has been conducted to empirically evaluate the impact of business process outsourcing (BPO) on the company's operational performance. This research tried to redress the existing knowledge gap and the limited body of literature by proposing a framework to evaluate the impact of BPO in the mobile telecommunications industry using cost and profitability as the underpinning quantitative performance measurements. A structured closed-ended questionnaire was used to collect raw data from 210 employees. Descriptive and chi-square tests were conducted to establish the statistically significant relationship between business process outsourcing and the operational performance of mobile telecommunications. The results reflected a statistically significant relationship between implementation of BPO and cost and profitability. The results will help the corporate management to make decisions of outsourcing based on quantifiable metrics instead of managerial estimates. While the study confined itself to the mobile telecommunications companies, more research can be conducted in other South African industries most notably banks, hospitals, car assembling and learning institutions that are also important BPO hubs worthy of further examination.
Shoppers’ Experience Value and Behavioural Intentions in Shopping Malls: The Mediating Effect of Satisfaction
Authors: Joel Turkson Patrick , Amoah Felix , van Eyk Marlé
Published: January 2023

The economy of Ghana relies heavily on the retail industry and the establishment of shopping malls in the past decade has added a boost to the industry. However, little empirical research exists regarding shoppers’ experience value, satisfaction and behavioural intentions within shopping malls in Ghana. This study sought to close this gap by investigating the influence of shoppers’ experience value on satisfaction and behavioural intentions within selected shopping malls in Ghana; evaluate the mediating effect of customer satisfaction on shoppers’ experience value and behavioural intentions; and propose a model of customer experience value, satisfaction and behavioural intentions in the context of shopping malls in Ghana. The survey was conducted in the four largest shopping malls in Ghana. Through a quantitative methodology and purposive sampling, 500 usable copies of the questionnaire were included in the data analysis, and IBM SPSS (version 26) and AMOS computer software were used to perform the statistical analysis. The findings showed that shoppers’ experience value influences customer satisfaction and behavioural intentions. Customer satisfaction was found to influence behavioural intentions but does not act as a mediating variable between shoppers’ experience value and behavioural intentions within shopping malls in Ghana. It is recommended that shopping mall managers consider customer experience value as a multidimensional construct to stage a rewarding experience for customers. The latter will contribute positively to customers’ satisfaction and behavioural intentions.
Immunogenicity of the biosimilar CT-P13 infliximab or the original infliximab in Iraqi patients with Ankylosing spondylitis does not correlate with their demographic characteristics
Authors: M. Kamil Mohammed , Jabarah Mohammed Abdul- Hassan , A.l. Jasim Nizar
Published: January 2023

Background: Ankylosing spondylitis is a rare disease affecting people with hereditary factors. Its treatment includes life style modification and use of drugs such as the biologic agent infliximab or its biosimilar, CT-P13 infliximab. Despite their therapeutic usefulness, these agents are associated with a number of serious adverse effects such as immunogenicity.
Objectives: The aim of current study was to investigate if immunogenicity of the biosimilar CT-P13 infliximab or the original infliximab, in Iraqi patients with Ankylosing spondylitis, is affected by any of the patients’ demographic characteristics.
Methods: A retrospective open-label study was conducted from December 2021 to March 2022 at the Rheumatology Unit, Baghdad Teaching Hospital/Medical City, Baghdad. Forty-four patients were taking Infliximab, and another 50 patients were taking CT-P13, both at a dose of 5mg/kg for 3 months prior to recruitment in current study. Disease activity was assessed by ASDAS-CRP score while antibodies and C-reactive protein were tested by Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay technique. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS statistical package for Social Sciences version 20.0. The level of significance was considered at P<0.05.
Results: There was non-significant correlation between anti-infliximab antibodies and demographic data of patients (P>0.05). Similar data were reported regarding the biosimilar CT-P13 infliximab except for smoking and disease activity which exhibited significant correlation with development of anti-CT-P13 antibodies (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Immunogenicity of the biosimilar CT-P13 infliximab, but not that of the original Infliximab, may be influenced by demographic characteristics or disease activity in patients with ankylosing spondylitis.
Evaluation of serum Podocalyxin in Iraqi women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Authors: Fadhil Noor Mohammed , Hamdi Rana ali
Published: January 2023

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome is the most common endocrine disease in females of childbearing time of life. Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome  have a higher chance of developing complications such as dyslipidemia, hypertension, and obesity. Obesity is a state of extreme fat buildup which leads to the development of multiple complications involving non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, cardiovascular disease and type2 diabetes mellitus. Podocalyxin is an element of the endothelial cells plasma membranes that is widely spread, it is limited to the luminal membrane area and is irregularly located on the surface of endothelial cells lining blood vessels.
Objectives: To estimate serum Podocalyxin in polycystic ovarian syndrome women and compare its level with healthy controls. Also, to find the correlation between serum Podocalyxin and anthropometrics parameters which are (body mass index, waist circumference, waist to hip ratio).
 Methods: This case control study included 124 women who were grouped into 2 groups: group 1 included 63 females diagnosed with PCOS (patients) and group 2 included 61 healthy women (controls). Serum podocalyxin was measured by Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay technique and anthropometrics measures (“body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and waist to hip ratio WHR”) were done.
Results: The results of this study showed significantly high mean BMI(P=0.001), WC(P=0.002) and WHR(P=0.001) in patients as compared to healthy controls. The results also showed a significant increase in mean value of serum PODXL (P=0.001) in PCOS females when compared with healthy controls. In patients group, significant positive correlations were found between serum PODXL and BMI (r=0.395, p=0.001), waist circumference (WC) (r.=0.433, p.=0.001) and waist to hip ratio (WHR) (r.=0.427, p.=0.001 ).
Conclusion: PCOS women have greater body mass represented by BMI, WC and WHR which reflect the risk of multiple complications like hypertension, dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease. Moreover, PCOS women have higher serum PODXL which is considered as a marker for the vasculature thus might be a potential marker for prediction of early atherosclerosis.
Kidney functions and electrolyte disturbance among Iraqi patients with bladder cancer
Authors: Ibraheem ahmed ibraheem Noor , H. Ali Rawaa , B. Ismail Mohammed
Published: January 2023

Background: Bladder cancer is among the most prevalent cancers worldwide, with 549,393 new cases reported in 2018. Approximately 3% of all new cancer diagnoses and 2.1% of all cancer deaths are due to urinary bladder cancer.
Objectives: This study aims to explore the efficiency of renal system functions as indicated by renal function tests and electrolyte levels among bladder cancer patients.
Methods: All patients in this case-control study were recruited from Ghazi Al-Hariri Hospital for surgical specialties in Baghdad during the period from December 2021 to June 2022. A total of 100 individuals were enrolled in this study and divided into two groups. The first group included 50 patients with an age range of (16-79) years. All patients were first diagnosed and investigated with a bladder mass by transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) and sent to the histopathological examination for biopsy of bladder lesion. The second group included 50 healthy individuals.
Results: The results of the present study showed that all renal function tests and serum electrolyte levels were in the upper limit or within the normal range, although some of these levels were significantly different between patients and controls.
Conclusion: All renal function tests were within the upper limits of the normal range as most of the bladder tumors were low-grade small-sized masses.
Research on agricultural product quality traceability system based on blockchain technology
Authors: Zheng Fang , Huang Siyuan , Zhou Xiong , Ta Shujun , Zhou Xujuan , Chan Ka Ching , Gururajan Raj
Published: January 2023

From the planting base to the consumer’s table, agricultural products must go through multiple links such as planting, processing, transportation, warehousing, and sales. The quality and safety of agricultural products have received extensive attention from all walks of life. Based on the block chain technology, this paper will build a traceability system for the quality and safety of agricultural products, refine the research objects, and design solutions from the aspects of overall structure, role authority, operating process, and functional modules according to the characteristics of planted agricultural products, so as to realize the whole process of agricultural product supply chain tracking, traceability to ensure the quality and safety of agricultural products.
Contradições entre o Relato de Dor no Pós-Operatório e a Satisfação do Doente com a Analgesia
Authors: Santos Erika Maria Monteiro , Pimenta Cibele Andrucioli de Matos
Published: January 2023

Estudos mostram que a dor no pós-operatório é freqüente e inadequadamente controlada. Este trabalho tem por objetivos caracterizar o quadro álgico de doentes oncológicos no pós-operatório, os analgésicos prescritos e a satisfação do doente com a analgesia. O estudo foi realizado em um hospital escola e a população foi constituída por 55 doentes oncológicos, maiores de 19 anos, submetidos a procedimento cirúrgico entre setembro e outubro de 1997. Observou-se que 78,2% dos doentes referiu dor nas primeiras 24 horas do pós-operatório. A média de intensidade de dor foi 5,6. Dor moderada foi referida por 58,3% dos doentes e intensa em 27,1% dos casos. Observou-se predomínio da dimensão afetiva na descrição da dor. Sono/repouso e movimentação no leito foram as atividades mais citadas como prejudicadas pela dor. A prescrição de antinflamatórios não hormonais associada a opiáceos foi a mais freqüente (57%). O regime de administração em horário fixo exclusivo e o regime misto representaram, respectivamente, 45,2% e 42,8% das prescrições. A via endovenosa foi utilizada em 57,8% dos casos, seguida da via intramuscular (25%). A análise comparativa entre os analgésicos prescritos e o recebido mostrou que a média de dose recebida foi de 92% para o regime de horário fixo e de 80% para o “se necessário” exclusivo. A maioria dos doentes (74,4%) mostrou-se satisfeita com a analgesia recebida, o que se contradiz à alta freqüência de dor, à intensidade da queixa álgica e ao prejuízo da dor para o desempenho das atividades de vida diária observados. Talvez o conceito de que a vivência dolorosa no pós-operatório é inevitável tenha influenciado esta apreciação.
Authors: Yektiningsih Erwin , Yuliansari Pratiwi , Firdausi Nugrahaeni
Published: January 2023

Introduction: The age of preschool children is preoperational stage development for the formation foundations of their mental and emotional. In this period, children are sensitive to receiving stimuli in their environment. So that children who have siblings are vulnerable to sibling rivalry, namely unstable emotional control, which can affect instability of learning motivation, resulting in decreased intellectual potential. So the role of parents is needed to prevent the negative impact sibling rivalry. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional approach with a non-probability sampling method. The populationin this study were parent who had preschool in Pembina Kindergarten Kediri  with 85 parents and obtained a sample of 30 parents. Selected using purposive sampling techniqe. Sibling rivalry was an independent variable. The knowledge and development level were dependent variable. The data were collced using The sibling rivalry questionnaire and knowledge questionnaire that have been a validity and reliability. The test pra screening development (KPSP). Data analysis used Spearman-rho. Results: The results of the research showed sibling rivalry level have a significant correlation with knowledge (r=0,405, ρ value = 0,027) and development level (r=0,722, ρ value = 0,000). Discussion: Parents have several children, one of whom is of preschool age, has the potential to experience sibling rivalry, it is advisable to pay attention to the knowledge of psychological aspects to stimulate child development so that it remains optimal.
Authors: Priliana Wiwi Kustio , Martinah Martinah
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is a way or method of treating BBLR, where there is direct skin contact between mother and baby making automatic adjustments to the mother's body temperature to protect the baby. stability of heart rate and breathing, reduced calorie use, better baby weight gain, longer baby sleep time, better baby-mother's close relationship (bounding) and will reduce the occurrence of infections in babies. The implementation of KMC in the hospital is about 1 to 4 o'clock by the parents of the baby. This study aims to determine the effect of the two-hour duration of Kangaroo Mother Care on Weight Gain in BBLR babies in hospitals. Method: This study, using the Quasi-Experiment Pr test - Posttest One Group Design design where the experimental research carried out in one group only called the intervention group without any comparison group or control group, was carried out in the baby room of Wonosari Hospital Yogyakarta from June and July 2022 with a sample of a total population of 24 babies. Results: There is an effect of the two-hour duration of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) on the increase in Body Weight and body temperature in BBLR Babies in Hospitals. with a p value of 0.000. Discussion: KMC is a method that is proven to increase weight in BBPL so that other researchers need to examine other variables, including the effect of KMC on body temperature. Increased Head Circumference, baby sleep activities and others, so that more benefits will be known in Low Birth Weight Babie.
Poverty in Ukraine, Prospects for Overcoming
Authors:   University of Customs and Finance, Bondarevska Kseniia V. , Tkachenko Yuliia O. ,   University of Customs and Finance, Onyshchenko Veronika A. ,   University of Customs and Finance
Published: January 2023

The article illuminates current tendencies in the spread of poverty in Ukraine and substantiates the prospects for overcoming it, taking into account the necessity to increase the level of well-being of the population. Analyzing, systematizing and summarizing the scientific works of modern researchers, the theoretical aspects of the concept of «poverty» are considered and its substantive content is determined. As a result of the study, current tendencies in the spread of poverty in Ukraine are identified, taking into account the diagnosis of the impact on the standard of living of the population of the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, hostilities and temporary occupation of territories. Thus, among the negative tendencies affecting the well-being of the population, it is worth noting the low level of incomes and their significant differentiation, a decrease in the level of employment and the shadowing of the economy. Therefore, first of all, to overcome poverty, it is important: to optimize the level of differentiation of incomes of the population based on the principle of social justice; to ensure the development of entrepreneurship, which will provide opportunities to create new jobs; to form effective mechanisms for price regulation and anti-inflationary policy; increase minimum social standards and create conditions for decent wages. The up-to-date statistical information on poverty levels, incomes and expenditures of the population, and other indicators of living standards is highlighted. The authors’ vision of the prospects for overcoming the problem of poverty of the population in Ukraine is substantiated on the basis of the determined directions for the implementation of leading foreign experience. In particular, the need for prospective measures aimed at reducing poverty in Ukraine has been identified, including the following measures: revising the minimum social standards and bringing them in line with the social standards of the developed EU countries; reducing the tax burden on the wage fund; development of entrepreneurship; improving the mechanisms for providing social support on the basis of increasing the targeting of payments and control over the targeted use of funds; deshadowing of employment and remuneration, development of non-traditional forms of employment and self-employment of the population; introduction of lifelong education, improvement of educational and scientific spheres; reimmigration of Ukrainians and creation of conditions for the realization of their potential in Ukraine; formation of effective mechanisms of the State regulation; budget financing, taking into account the priority of the social sphere. Prospects for further research in this area are to determine the priorities for improving the level of well-being of the population at the stage of post-war reconstruction of Ukraine.
Crisis Management in Tourism
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Yarmola Kateryna M.
Published: January 2023

At the present stage of development of society, where everything is fleeting and changeable, the ability to respond flexibly and adapt to change is extremely important for the functioning of all sectors of the economy. The change of technologies, generations, the penetration of the information factor into all spheres of human life, all this form new requirements in the market. The modern tourism market needs innovative, creative, spontaneous, and most importantly – effective solutions that will allow enterprises to function with the minimum losses. The article is concerned with studying the features of the functioning of the tourism market in the face of constantly emerging risks and determining ways to overcome them. The main groups of risks that affect the tourism industry are considered. The dynamics of international tourist arrivals and the influence on it of various factors that led to the reduction of tourist activity in the world are examined. The main reasons for such negative changes, their consequences on the tourism market of individual countries and the world industry as a whole have been identified, the ways to counter them are analyzed. The article stipulates that the activities of the tourism sector largely depend on external factors that are practically beyond control. The greatest losses are caused by epidemics and diseases, among which the COVID-19 pandemic was the largest in terms of consequences, as the lack of response measures caused temporary stagnation in the industry, which required an accelerated search for solutions to problems. In addition, the article highlights the basics of crisis management in tourism and the stages of its implementation. According to the results of the study, the need to introduce risk management in the tourism industry is substantiated. Prospects for further research may be the grouping and systematization of risks, the development of methods to overcome them, as well as strategies for restoring and maintaining the tourism market.