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DRIED FRUIT POWDER OF NEEM (Azadirachta Indica) FOR REMOVAL OF LEAD IONS FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTION BY ADSORPTION
Authors: I. Rani  , S. Kumari  , S. Singh
Published: November 2024

In the present study, Dried fruit powder of neem (Azadirachta indica) was used for the removal of lead ions from an aqueous solution by adsorption. The batch experiments were conducted for biosorption of Pb (II) on biosorbent by altering the various parameters, including pH—dose of biosorbents, concentration of metal ions solution, and contact time. The surface area, functionality, surface morphology, and elemental analysis of biosorbent were analyzed by Brunauer-Emmett-Teller, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, and Field emission scanning electron microscopy with Energy-dispersive X-ray respectively. The adsorption isotherm models and kinetics study were done. The Neem (Azadirachta indica) fruit biosorbent exhibited the ability to remove 70% of Pb (II) from the aqueous solution with 20 mg/L of lead at a biosorbent dose of 2g/L. the study observed that removal efficiency increased as contact time increased, reaching saturation in approximately 90 minutes at optimum pH ~ 5. The best-fit models for the biosorption of heavy metal ions were pseudo-second-order kinetics and Langmuir adsorption isotherm, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 14.71 mg/g. The thermodynamic analysis indicated that the adsorption of these heavy metal ions was a spontaneous and endothermic process. The research indicates that neem (Azadirachta indica) fruit has the potential to be extensively studied as a highly effective biosorbent for removing metal ions from aqueous solution.
CHARACTERIZATION AND BIOACTIVITY OF ORANGE PEEL ESSENTIAL OILS: ANTIOXIDANT AND XANTHINE OXIDASE INHIBITORY POTENTIAL
Authors: Kusriani Herni , D. Kurnia  , D. Juanda  , F. Yais
Published: November 2024

This study explores the potential of essential oils from citrus peels (lime, pomelo, and lemon) as antioxidants and xanthine oxidase inhibitors. The essential oils were extracted using steam distillation and analyzed using GC-MS. Major components identified include limonene, ß-pinene, and ß-phellandrene. Antioxidant activity was measured using the DPPH free radical scavenging method, while inhibition of the xanthine oxidase enzyme was measured using a microplate reader. Lemon peel essential oil exhibited the highest antioxidant activity with an IC50 value of 68.865 µg/mL, while lime peel oil showed the strongest xanthine oxidase inhibition with an IC50 of 112.283 mg/mL. The essential oils met standard physicochemical properties, including solubility in alcohol, specific gravity, and refractive index. These findings suggest that citrus peels have the potential to be a source of essential oils useful in various pharmaceutical and aromatherapy applications.
DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF ANALYTICAL METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUS ESTIMATION OF TENELIGLIPTIN HYDROBROMIDE HYDRATE, PIOGLITAZONE HYDROCHLORIDE, AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE IN PHARMACEUTICAL DOSAGE FORM
Authors: Sharma P. S. , Patel P. H.
Published: November 2024

A simple, precise, and accurate RP-HPLC method was developed and validated for the simultaneous estimation of TENE, PIO, and MET in pharmaceutical formulations as per ICH guidelines. The analytical wavelength utilized was 254.8 nm with linearity ranges of 1-6 μg/mL (TENE), 0.75-4.5 μg/mL (PIO), and 25-150 μg/mL (MET). Good linearity was demonstrated by the regression equations and correlation coefficients (r2 > 0.9985). Percentage recovery studies at 80%, 100%, and 120% levels showed mean recoveries within 99.5-102.3% (TENE), 99.4-102.2% (PIO), and 99.2-100.4% (MET) with relative standard deviation (RSD) < 1.4%, indicating accuracy. Precision was evaluated by intraday, interday, and repeatability studies, revealing RSD < 1.7% (TENE), < 0.9% (PIO), and < 1.1% (MET), suggesting good precision. Limits of detection were 0.242 μg/mL (TENE), 0.150 μg/mL (PIO), and 0.143 μg/mL (MET), while limits of quantitation were 0.732, 0.454, and0.434 μg/mL, respectively. The robustness of the RP-HPLC method was evaluated using a fractional factorial design by varying method parameters such as flow rate, mobile phase composition, and detection wavelength. The results demonstrated the method's resilience to minor parameter changes, indicating its robustness.
STRATEGIC OPTIMIZATION OF HPTLC METHOD FOR BERBERINE QUANTIFICATION IN Β-CYCLODEXTRIN INCLUSION COMPLEX USING DESIGN OF EXPERT
Authors: Sachdeo Rahul , Khanwelkar Chitra , Shete Amol
Published: November 2024

Wound healing involves complex stages like hemostasis and inflammation. Berberine, a natural compound, exhibits antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, aiding healing. Nanotechnology enhances the delivery of berberine, highlighting the need for a reliable analytical method for its quantification. In this study, we developed and validated a High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) method for the simultaneous quantification of berberine in β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex nanoparticles. The method development employed a Box-Behnken Design (BBD) to optimize chromatographic conditions, focusing on the volume of methanol, saturation time, and migration distance. The optimized HPTLC conditions utilized a mobile phase of ethyl acetate, methanol, and water (7:2:1 v/v), achieving a precise separation of berberine with an Rf value of 0.52 ± 0.01. Method validation, following ICH guidelines, confirmed linearity (200-1000 ng/band, R² = 0.999), precision (intra-day and inter-day %RSD < 2%), accuracy (recoveries between 97.1% and 98.5%), robustness, and solution stability (%RSD < 2% after 48 hours). This validated method effectively quantified berberine in nanoformulations, highlighting its potential as a robust analytical tool for evaluating berberine-based wound healing therapies.
Prospects for the Art Packaging Design Development
Authors: Runzhi Wang , Hanotska Olha
Published: November 2024

The article is dedicated to studying the prospects for the development of art packaging design and identifying the characteristic features of this field. The primary objective of the research is to analyse current trends and prospects for the development of art packaging design, determine its role in shaping consumer demand, and assess the impact of aesthetic and functional aspects on consumer choice. The research methodology involves a comprehensive approach, including the study of literature on the topic and the research of successful examples of art packaging made by students of the Master’s programme in Visual Communication Design at the Kharkiv State Academy of Arts and Design. Observations and testing of prototypes are focused on the targeted study of the product in the environment and in interaction with the user. The scientific novelty of the research lies in a comprehensive analysis of current trends in the design of art packaging and the identification of new approaches to its creation, which take into account the study of the role of multisensory elements in shaping a positive consumer experience; study of innovative eco-friendly materials and technologies used in the creation of art packaging; analysis of the impact of socio-cultural factors on the design of art packaging and its perception by consumers; study of new technologies that allow making art packaging interactive for interaction with consumers. Conclusions. The research has shown that packaging plays an important role in building a brand and increasing consumer loyalty. We conclude that the harmonious combination of aesthetics and functionality is a key factor in the success of packaging; the use of innovative materials and technologies contributes to the creation of unique and environmentally friendly products; the involvement of multiple sensory experiences increases the emotional connection of the consumer with the product; design that takes into account cultural characteristics and values is better perceived by consumers and strengthens brand identification; interactive elements increase consumer interest and engagement, creating additional value for the product. The study has revealed prospects for further development of packaging design based on innovative and creative approaches that can significantly increase the competitiveness of products in the market.
Design of China's Modern Parks in Post-industrial Territories: Project Approaches in the Processing of Industrial Heritage
Authors: Lianjie Mao
Published: November 2024

The transformation of industrial heritage is an essential issue in the urban development process in China. Currently, most of China’s industrial heritage has undergone numerous changes. Such territories, where industrial buildings are stored, have undergone adaptive changes for recreational use. Therefore, the purpose of the research was to establish project approaches to the processing of industrial heritage and the formation of modern Chinese parks in post-industrial territories. Research methods. Achieving the goal of this work involves studying the object and identifying various types of connections that exist in it, which determines the use of a systemic approach. In the process of conducting the research, both the comparative-historical method and the morphological and compositional methods were used. Their inclusion in the research procedure made it possible to consider the park environment as a complex compositional structure characterised by the interrelationship between functional and morphological solutions and the artistic characteristics of park environment design. Scientific novelty. For the first time, the work systematises material on the usage of industrial heritage objects in the design of modern parks created on post-industrial territories. Project approaches to its development have been established. Conclusions. The contem porary approach in the processes of renewal of industrial heritage is characterised by the transition from only adaptive reuse to the creation of urban cultural landscapes. This is due to combining the original industrial texture with the new design, which forms a landscape with unique characteristics. Scale is the most characteristic feature of industrial heritage. This scale marks industrial buildings and individual equipment that characterises a particular territory. The following project approaches have been established in the processing of buildings: exposing the frameworks of industrial buildings while preserving their authentic appearance, when the brutal textures of building materials of industrial buildings act as carriers of memory; another approach – frame structures in the environment of the park landscape are solved as expressive accents thanks to bright painting, lighting, wrapping with a glass shell. Also, an expressive object of industrial heritage is the equipment that ensured the production process in each production. Depending on the type of this equipment, several approaches are distinguished in its processing: large-sized objects retain their original appearance, are brightly painted, and play the role of visual anchors in the park environment, marking the identity of the area; as for small individual elements of production equipment, they become art objects, organising specific areas of the park.
PENGARUH ATRIBUT PRODUK TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN KONSUMEN PEMPEK DI SAGA SUDI MAMPIR DEMANG LEBAR DAUN PALEMBANG
Authors: Umam Khotibul , Nofiawaty Nofiawaty
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengukur pengaruh atribut produk terhadap keputusan pembelian di Pempek Saga Sudi Mampur Demang Lebar Daun Palembang. Pempek Saga Sudi Mampir merupakan restoran yang cukup dikenal oleh para wisatawan. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada pelanggan yang bertujuan mengetahui apakah atribut produk memiliki pengaruh terhadap keputusan pembelian yang hasilnya dapat dijadikan dasar dalam pengembangan. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan penyebaran kuesioner kepada pelanggan. Pengolahan data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan menggunakan  SPSS Versi 26. Teknik analisis menggunakan uji T, uji F, serta Analisis Regresi Linier Berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel kualitas produk, gaya dan desai produk memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusasn pembelian pada pempek saga sudi mampir demang lebar daun palembang, dan untuk variabel fitur produk tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian pada pempek saga sudi mampir demang lebar daun palembang. Variabel kualitas produk merupakan variabel yang paling dominan di atribut produk terhadap keputusan pembelia.
Beratung von Migrantinnen in Gewaltsituationen
Authors: Della Rocca Marina
Published: November 2024

What structural barriers do women with a migration background face when they turn to women's shelters? In this participatory ethnography, the author, herself an employee of an institution, sheds light on the various forms of violence that characterize the experiences of these women. Through intersectional perspectives, new insights are gained into the challenges faced before, during and after accessing services. The study offers a critical analysis of the professional actions of the staff, which are shaped by culturalizing approaches and marginalizing policies.
FARSÇA ÖĞRETİMİNDE “DOĞAL” YA DA “DOĞRUDAN” YÖNTEMİN BİR ÖRNEĞİ: MİFTÂH-I ZEBÂN-I FÂRSÎ
Authors: Öz Yusuf
Published: November 2024

Anadolu’da Farsça-Türkçe sözlük telifi 15. yüzyılda başlar. Bu yüzyılın ilk yıllarından itibaren her yüzyıl sayıca artan bir sözlük telifiyle karşılaşırız. Bu yüzyıla ait sözlüklerin mukaddimelerinde büyük küçük herkesin Farsça öğrenmeye istekli olduğu, ancak Farsça unutulmaya yüz tutmuş olduğundan bu dilin öğretilmesinin bir ihtiyaç hâline geldiği benzer ifadelerle vurgulanmıştır. Bu manzum ya da mensur sözlüklerin bir kısmı genel amaçlı sözlükler olmayıp Arapça öğrenmekten ziyade Farsça konuşmaya daha istekli olan çocuklara kelime öğretimi amacıyla hazırlanmış sözlüklerdir. Bu sözlüklerde Farsça gramer konularına yer verilmemiş, çocukların Farsça konuşmaya olan eğilimleri dikkate alınarak Farsça fiillerin öğretimine öncelik verilmiştir. Manzum sözlüklerde dahi çocukların Farsça konuşmaya olan ilgileri dikkate alınarak beyitlere, kıtalara serpiştirilmiş Farsça kalıp ifadelere, cümlelere, deyimlere rastlanır. Gramer konuları ise bu yüzyıla ait genel maksatlı sözlüklerde geniş bir şekilde işlenmiş, bazı sözlüklerde kurallar Farsça anlatılmıştır. Sözlükler ve dilbilgisi kitapları yabancı dil öğretiminde reformcu yaklaşım ve yöntemlerin uygulanır olduğu 1800’lü yılların ortalarına kadar Farsçanın bir yabancı dil olarak öğretiminde temel kaynak işlevi görmüşlerdir. 16. yüzyılda Farsça öğretimi amacıyla sözlük ve gramer kitaplarının temsil ettiği gelenekten, başka bir deyişle dilbilgisi-çeviri yönteminden yaklaşım ve içerik bakımından çok farklı iki eser ile karşılaşırız. Bunlardan biri daha önce iki nüshasını makale konusu ettiğimiz Tuhfetü’l-Uşşâk, diğeri bu makalede konu edilecek olan Miftâh-ı Zebân-ı Fârsî adlı eserlerdir. Her ikisi, yabancı dil öğretiminde kelime ve dil bilgisi öğretimi yerine konuşulan dili öğretmeyi önceleyen içeriği ile oldukça yenilikçi eserlerdir. Her iki eser, Farsça konuşmaya istekli olan çocukların ilgileri ve ne istedikleri iyi analiz edilerek pedagojik bir yaklaşımla tasarlanmış Farsça konuşma kılavuzudur. Miftâh-ı Zebân-ı Fârsî Kanuni Sultan Süleyman döneminde Tebrizli Ebî Metâlib İbn Ömer adlı bir şahıs tarafından yazılmıştır. Bazı fasılların bir konu etrafında kurgulanmış olması Miftâh-ı Zebân-ı Fârsî’nin en özgün ve dikkat çekici özelliğidir. Gramer bilgisi ve ezberlenecek kelime listesi içermeyen bu eser, bizleri yabancı dil öğretiminde yeni yöntemlerin ve içeriklerin geliştirildiği on dokuzuncu yüzyıldan on altıncı yüzyıla kadar geriye götürmektedir. Makalede Miftâh-ı Zebân-ı Fârsî’nin müellifi ve metni üzerinde yapılan tespitler değerlendirilecek, eserin Farsça metni verilecektir.
CEBRÂ İBRAHİM CEBRÂ’DAN İSA J. BOULLATA’YA MEKTUPLAR
Authors: Tanık Cuma
Published: November 2024

Modern Arap edebiyatının tanınmış isimlerinden Cebrâ İbrahim Cebrâ’nın 1966-1994 yılları arasında yazar, eleştirmen ve çevirmen İsa J. Boullata’ya yazdığı mektuplar modern dönem Arap mektup edebiyatının öne çıkan örneklerinden sayılır. Roman, hikaye, şiir, otobiyografi, eleştiri ve senaryo türlerinde eserler veren çok yönlü bir yazar olarak Cebrâ, söz konusu mektuplarında daha çok eserlerinin Arapça-İngilizce dil çiftinde yapılan çevirilerine odaklanır. Böylece çeviri faaliyetleri sayesinde modern Arap edebiyatının Batı’ya nasıl ve hangi şartlarda aktarıldığı gözler önüne serilir. Öte yandan, mektuplar sayesinde Cebrâ’nın yaşadığı dönemde Irak’ın içinde bulunduğu siyasal ve sosyal şartların kültürel faaliyetleri ve posta teşkilatını nasıl sekteye uğrattığını da okumak mümkündür. Bu açıdan mektupların tarihî birer belge ve edebiyat tarihi açısından başvurulması gereken önemli kaynaklar olduğu açıktır. Cebrâ İbrahim Cebrâ’nın Issa J. Boullata’ya mektupları, modern Arap edebiyatının iki ismi arasındaki arkadaşlık, dostluk ve etkileşimin yanı sıra dönemin edebiyat, çeviri, yayıncılık ve sanat dünyasına ayrıca az da olsa politik gelişmelerine ışık tutar.
Bu çalışmada, Cebrâ İbrahim Cebrâ’nın Ürdün Üniversitesi Kütüphanesinde yer alan 816.9564 جبر raf numaralı et-Tecrubetu’l-cemīle-Resāilu Cebrâ İbrahim Cebrâ ilā İsā Ballāṭā adlı koleksiyonunda yer alan mektuplardan parçalar Arapçadan Türkçeye aktarılarak konu, dil ve üslup açılarından incelenmiştir.
THEORETICAL JUSTIFICATION OF THE DUALITY IN MEDIA FORMATION OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PUBLIC SPACE
Authors: Parneta Mariana
Published: November 2024

The media formation of architecture and urban public space lies in its ability to attract attention, convey information, and influence people's psyche and behavior. This property of architecture is a materialization of human experience, indicating the presence of both material and immaterial aspects in the architectural environment. Media formation of architecture is a crucial component of architectural semiotics, the study of signs and their interpretation. Semiotics involves understanding architecture as a system of signs with physical and mental manifestations that can be interpreted depending on the context. The article theoretically justifies the division of the media formation of architecture and urban public space into physical and mental aspects using discourse analysis, which involves examining the architectural environment as a text. Thus, discourse analysis proves the dual nature of the media formation of architecture and urban public spaces. This theoretical model is supported by the phenomenological approach, which focuses on the unique subjective perception of architectural objects by individuals. The phenomenological approach to understanding architectural media formation highlights the dualistic nature of contemporary architecture, which on one hand becomes rationalized and commercialized, while on the other, overly aestheticized without functional significance. Furthermore, the binary opposition of space and time inherent in the architectural environment has been established. This underpins the scientific justification of the duality in media formation of architecture and urban public spaces.
TO THE PROBLEM OF DECISION-MAKING ON TRAFFIC SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Authors: Osypov Valentyn
Published: November 2024

The work is devoted to the issue of studying and using different methods of decision-making, adapting them to the field of road safety. The vehicle driver management process integrates the driver, the vehicle, the road and the environment into a system in which all links are interconnected and have direct and inverse dependencies. Therefore, decision-making based on multiple facts allows specialists to investigate cause-and-effect processes. When writing the work, the research of domestic and foreign authors was studied. The purpose of the publication is to make an adequate decision in the management of traffic safety based on a number of variables. It was concluded that practical work on this type of classification from the point of view of B-A-D-C, firstly, makes it possible to outline the possibilities of risk management, and secondly, to deal comprehensively with risks united in groups. It is very important to define the entire range of risks in order to understand that all aspects affecting traffic safety are taken into account. The Ishikawa diagram constructed within the framework of the work provides an opportunity to identify key relationships between various factors and to more accurately understand the researched process. The diagram helps to identify the main factors that make the most significant contribution to the problem under consideration and to prevent or eliminate their effect. Therefore, the construction of a traffic safety management scheme provides an opportunity to identify potential factors, the action of which causes a joint effect. Uncertainty can also arise due to the uncertainty of the goal (this leads to problems with many criteria), as well as in multi-person decision-making problems. In the case of active opposition in some situations or active support in others, uncertainty is modeled by methods of game theory. Accounting for physical uncertainty can be complicated by the emergence of linguistic uncertainty in the description of the probability distribution. In other words, these types of uncertainty can be superimposed on each other.
PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF LAND PROPERTY VALUATION BY GEODETIC METHODS
Authors: Goi Vasyl , Khariv Vladyslav , Burvikov Ihor
Published: November 2024

The article examines modern geodetic methods of land ownership assessment and their influence on effective management of land resources and economic development of the state. The main focus is on such methods as the use of GPS and GIS technologies, remote sensing of the Earth (DSR) and laser scanning (LiDAR). It was determined that the use of GPS and GIS technologies allows obtaining accurate coordinates of land plots in real time, which reduces the time and costs of conducting geodetic works. GIS technologies provide integration of various types of geospatial data, which allows for comprehensive analysis of topography, land cover, infrastructure and other factors. This makes the evaluation process more transparent and understandable for users. Earth Remote Sensing (EAR) uses satellite imagery and aerial photography to obtain up-to-date data over large areas, including hard-to-reach areas. DZZ allows to obtain detailed information about relief, vegetation, water resources and infrastructure, which is important for planning and management of land resources. Laser scanning (LiDAR) is one of the most modern methods that provides three-dimensional models of objects and territories with high accuracy. LiDAR allows you to quickly and accurately obtain data on the relief of the area, buildings, vegetation and other characteristics of land plots. The integration of data from various sources, such as laser scanning, GPS, GIS and land surveying, significantly increases the accuracy and reliability of land property valuation. The combination of these data allows for the creation of complex models of territories that include information about relief, land cover, infrastructure and water resources. The scientific results of the study show that modern geodetic methods significantly increase the efficiency and accuracy of land property assessment. This is the basis for making informed economic decisions and effective management of land resources. The use of innovative technologies, such as drones, satellite surveillance systems, artificial intelligence and machine learning, opens up new opportunities for the development of geodetic methods, ensuring sustainable development and rational use of natural resources.
GEODESIC ASPECTS OF THE CREATION OF DIGITAL RELIEF MODELS FOR THE NEEDS OF GEO-INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Authors: Rozhi Inna , Rozhi Tomas , Fedii Oleksandr
Published: November 2024

The article analyzes the role of geographic information systems (GIS) in the collection, storage, analysis, and visualization of geospatial data, emphasizing the importance of digital terrain models (DRMs). GIS and DEM are important tools for effective management and planning in various sectors, including ecology, water management, and emergency planning. The article examines in detail the process of creating a DEM using a variety of methods, such as ground surveys, aerial photography, satellite scanning and laser scanning (LiDAR). The value of these models is particularly important for ecologists and planners, as DEMs allow the assessment of changes in the landscape that occur as a result of natural processes or human activities, and the planning of interventions to minimize the negative impact on the environment. Analysis of terrain patterns also plays a key role in developing strategies to manage risks associated with natural disasters such as floods, determining optimal evacuation routes and locating rescue points. The paper also highlights modern technologies such as aerial photography and LiDAR, which are expanding the capabilities of geodesy, allowing faster data collection with high accuracy. This contributes to the expansion of the use of GIS in land use planning and urban planning. Digital relief models, created using geodetic methods, provide high data accuracy. This is critical for engineering, construction, urban planning, and conservation activities, where accurate elevation data can influence design, project implementation, and environmental impact assessment. The use of DEM in GIS allows for more efficient planning of land use, development of infrastructure projects, and optimization of natural resource management. For example, DEMs help in planning road routes that minimize interference with natural landscapes and watersheds. Overall, the paper highlights the importance of integrating digital terrain models into GIS to improve the effectiveness of land use and resource management, as well as to provide a deeper understanding of geospatial data, which in turn contributes to informed decision-making and sustainable development.
IMPERATIVES OF MARKETING ACTIVITIES OF CONSTRUCTION STAKEHOLDERS - REENGINEERING OR STAGNATION
Authors: Bielienkova Olha , Loktionova Yana , Kalashnikov Davyd
Published: November 2024

The article examines what imperatives and trends affect the marketing activity of construction participants and require its radical restructuring. A survey was conducted of thirty enterprises that are participants in investment construction projects (five enterprises are development companies, twelve are contractors, nine are design enterprises, and four are suppliers of construction materials), with the aim of identifying the main imperatives of their development and the introduction of innovative methods in operational and marketing activities. It was revealed that the main imperatives for the development of construction enterprises are the digitization of all business processes, orientation to environmental trends and the introduction of a flexible, adaptive system of interaction with consumers, as this provides an opportunity to promptly take into account their requirements and needs. It was found that all surveyed project stakeholders can and do use digital tools, social media platforms, and data analytics to refine their target audience, interact with diverse consumers, and increase awareness of environmental activities in the market. This underscores the need for investment and construction project participants to embrace global imperatives to transform marketing activities to remain competitive and relevant in a changing digital business environment. Consumers of construction products are the main stakeholders of investment and construction projects, who are really interested in obtaining housing of high quality, compliance with ecological standards and for the optimal price. Therefore, customer relationship management (CRM), implementing CRM systems to manage customer interactions, track leads, and improve communication throughout the project lifecycle is a must for building a successful developer marketing strategy. All surveyed businesses responded that, given the growing need for sustainability, they align their marketing activities with sustainability principles to meet consumer expectations.
INNOVATIVE APPROACHES AND PROSPECTS FOR PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FOR RESTORATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE IN UKRAINE
Authors: Shpakova Hanna , Shpakov Andrii , Ivanova Tetiana
Published: November 2024

The article analyzes the model of public-private partnership in Ukraine, its features, prospects for development and improvement. Particular attention is paid to the legislative, financial and technological aspects of public-private partnerships. The main emphasis is on the importance of public-private partnerships for rebuilding infrastructure after war, attracting private investment and benefits for government and business. The introduction describes the current situation in Ukraine and the importance of public-private partnerships in the country's recovery. The damage caused by the war in various sectors of the economy and the need for reconstruction are assessed. The concept of public-private partnership is revealed through the definition of basic principles, implementation mechanisms, history and legislative regulation in Ukraine. Innovative approaches proposed by modern research are described. The role of small businesses and individual entrepreneurs in the recovery process, their opportunities and benefits when participating in public-private partnerships, as well as measures to simplify procedures are considered. The specifics of public-private partnership processes in Ukraine and ways to improve them are analyzed through bureaucratic obstacles, financial instability, lack of investment, legal barriers and social acceptability of projects. Recommendations are offered for reforming the legislative framework, creating favorable financial conditions, using modern technologies, improving skills and involving the public. The main benefits for the state and business when interacting in the format of public-private partnership and ways of their implementation are given, including: attracting private investment, efficient use of resources, speed of project implementation, improving the quality of infrastructure, access to new markets, stable income, risk reduction and reputational benefits.
REACTUALIZATION OF THE CONCEPT OF HUMAN NATURE AND CULTURE THROUGH THE PRISM OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Authors: Timchenko Andrii , Chornomordenko Ivan
Published: November 2024

Currently, science is constantly monitoring the phenomenon of artificial intelligence (AI) because even the very definition of this phenomenon contains, in our opinion, logical flaws. For example, the definition of AI in the Britannica online dictionary contains, in our opinion, a false statement that AI can "understand the meaning of a text." At the same time, when asked this question, AI begins to "answer" as if to another question, namely, how AI distinguishes between a text written by a human and a text written by an AI, which is not an answer to the question of how the AI finds the meaning of a text. The latter, in our opinion, is the prerogative of human intelligence. This situation confirms the conclusions of the modern American philosopher John Searle, who proposed a thought experiment called the "Chinese room," where he proves that the analytical ability of AI to follow specific instructions is not a sign of intelligence. We believe that the development of AI poses the following threats: In particular, decision-making in the absence of biological instincts of self-preservation, the presence of a priori knowledge in AI in the form of algorithms laid down by a human programmer, the absence of the concept of morality in AI, because morality, like human intelligence in general, is subjective (a purely human property) and may differ from ethical social norms. Such a difference between morality and ethics is especially evident in totalitarian societies, such as, for example, in the case of citizens of Nazi Germany who, contrary to the ethical norms of that society, hid and helped Jews leave the country.
CLEAR CONSCIENCE: MORAL ABSOLUTE OR EXISTENTIAL FICTION?
Authors: Turchyn Maryna , Pavlov Yurii
Published: November 2024

The article discusses the phenomenon of conscience as a fundamental concept of the moral self-awareness and self-assessment of personality. Social and existential personals mechanisms of regulation of human existence are studied through the prism of conscience and the polyphony of forms of its manifestation. Conscience can act as a restraining principle that warns of the danger of committing an unworthy act and the main motive for the moral behavior, especially in a situation of the moral choice. It is determined, that in the phenomenon of conscience, a higher measure of the development of humanity in a person manifests itself. Conscience in this sense is the highest personification of the spiritual virtues of a person.Considerable attention is paid to the concept of the “clear conscience”, the specifics of its dichotomous aspects are revealed. The possibility of reducing this phenomenon to the status of an absolute moral ideal is analyzed, the complexity and artificial nature of the implementation of this task is revealed. It is concluded, that in the religious tradition a clear conscience is defined as being according to the divine’s truths, as a peculiar state of joining a person to God. The dialectical combination and confrontation between the concepts of the “clear conscience” and “unclean conscience” is understood, the specifics of the manifestation of these phenomena are described separately. At the same time, the fundamental importance of the phenomenon of “clear conscience” as a determining internal component of a personal life choice is emphasized.
CONSCIOUSNESS AS A FACTOR FORMING SOCIETY
Authors: Havronenko Vasil , Taran Ganna , Petrov Anatoliy
Published: November 2024

The article is devoted to consideration of the properties of consciousness and its influence on social processes. The complexity of researching consciousness as such is pointed out, since it is a kind of screen on which only external things, phenomena, processes are displayed. This screen does not reflect itself even in the case of reflection. The importance of consciously setting predetermined goals of human activity and the need for the unity of people in achieving such goals is considered. It is pointed out the complexity and inconsistency in achieving the goals set by people, in particular, the limitations of the functions of consciousness to predict and plan the consequences of human activity. The question arises as to how the predetermined goal is realized, why what exists in consciousness finds a counterpart in external reality. It is assumed that it already exists in external reality, but not as a reality, but as a possibility. The function of consciousness is to find ways to this desired possibility, to turn it into world is a collection of many possibilities, between which there are ways of transitions and each of which can reach the level of reality. It is pointed out the need for strict control by the subject of a predetermined goal (fiction), the complexity and contradiction of this control, its opposite to freedom of thought and expression. The partial justice and at the same time the limitations and contradictions of the materialistic vision of the influence of consciousness on social processes are shown. It is about the primitivization of the manifestation and the mythologizing of theoretical ideas when they dominate the consciousness of many people. The fragmentation of consciousness and its manifestations are considered. Consciousness is considered as the existence of which we can speak only by its influence on the human body, and the question is raised about how the ideal acts on the material, how thought moves the body. Consciousness shapes society through creativity. Fiction is the basis of real actions and historical processes. Including regarding the organization
The Role of ICT in Refugee Governance in Bangladesh
Authors: A.N.M. Zakir Hossain
Published: November 2024

The study discusses the evolving role of information and communication technology (ICT) in refugee crisis management, transitioning from a humanitarian to an enabling model. The focus is on how ICT contributes to education, self-reliance, skill development and entrepreneurship among refugees, marking a shift in the paradigm of how refugee crises are addressed. The study, centred in Bangladesh, explores the intricate connection between ICT and the governance of refugee landscapes. It delves into questions about how ICT ensures safety and dignity for refugees in camps during transitory settlement, as well as considering its impact on future refugee management and resettlement. The research, conducted through content analysis and based on secondary data, reveals that ICT interventions offer comprehensive benefits. They create a platform involving various stakeholders, emphasising a trade-off in Rohingya refugee governance, providing geo-localised support, aiding in adverse situations, and identifying harmonised ideas for coordinated actions. The article aims to present a concise snapshot of ICT’s current role, its potential, ongoing strategies, and possibilities for achieving easier, cheaper and better outcomes for refugees.
Alternative Dispute Resolution in Public Procurement Focusing on Hungary
Authors: Boros Anita , Szabó Kinga
Published: November 2024

In public procurement frameworks, bidding, contracting and performing contracts is notoriously more challenging than the bidding, contracting and performance of private contracts. The strict procedures of public procurement do not tolerate mistakes and reduce the possibility of compromise if conflicts arise.
This study examines whether the resolution of disputes arising in public procurement procedures with the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods can be integrated into the strict system of public procurement regulation. It also investigates whether the use of ADR can be justified in public procurement disputes at all, and whether it can handle them effectively. During our investigation, we reviewed the so-called preliminary dispute settlement (PDS) scheme, a special institution of Hungarian public procurement law. Although this mechanism is not a form of dispute resolution in the classical sense, since it does not involve consultation and does not result in compromise at all, the PDS process, as a widely used, quick and simple electronic procedure is an accepted formula in Hungary for settling public procurement procedure conflicts.
Measuring the Implementation of Deliberative Practices in Decision-Making
Authors: Pintér Melinda
Published: November 2024

According to deliberative democracy theories, decisions taken by citizens through deliberation have greater legitimacy for those concerned. It may therefore be worth examining to what extent and at what level the decisions and recommendations of deliberative bodies are taken into account in the decision-making process of a given country. The paper presents a metric which, based on the analysis of specific aspects – the embeddedness of already implemented practices in decision-making, their deliberative level and the scope of the practices – indicates the extent to which a given country applies the results of deliberative bodies’ deliberations to the decision-making process. The metric was tested on a sample of 27 EU Member States and four groups were identified in terms of the embeddedness of deliberative practices in decision-making: Laggards, Emergers, Aspirers and Exemplaries.
Perspectives on Sustainable Projects Aligned with UN Development Goals
Authors: Belényesi Emese , Lajó Adrienn
Published: November 2024

Sustainability has emerged as a paramount global concern in the 21st century, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) stand at the forefront of the efforts to address it. This study delves into the profound implications of these SDGs for sustainable projects carried out by organisations. Sustainable projects are those that align with the principles and objectives outlined in the SDGs, thereby contributing to a more inclusive and environmentally responsible future. By attempting to achieve these goals, sustainable projects not only mitigate environmental degradation but also foster economic development and social progress. This study explores the critical link between sustainable projects of organisations and the SDGs, whether the projects have contradictory impacts or just the opposite, they can also strengthen each other. The hypothetical assumption is that there is tension between the goals and actions of contradictory and synergistic movements. The transformative power of sustainable projects is underscored through real-world examples and case studies, showcasing how they can address complex, interconnected challenges. The literature review lends support to the hypothesis that in some cases certain sustainable goals might confront each other. A pilot study methodology employing impact measurement is used to prove the hypotheses about how the goals support and contribute to or affect each other’s results. The results underscore the essential role of sustainable projects. The conclusion also highlights the critical need for research and project development that can effectively navigate the tension between contradictory and synergistic goals within the SDG.
Flat Dielectric Waveguides of the Terahertz Range and Diffraction Antennas on Their Basis
Authors: Mironenko I. G. , Sokolov S. S. , Ivanov A. A.
Published: November 2024

Introduction. The existing CAD tools of electrodynamic modeling used to analyze complex waveguide structures of the microwave range employ the finite element method. However, in the terahertz range, determining the channeling properties of layered dielectric waveguides becomes a difficult task. This is primarily related to the construction of a partition grid of the layered structure and the need to take into account the behavior of the electromagnetic field at the boundaries of media with different relative permittivity. In this work, we use the principles of the finite element method to solve the problem of finding a propagation constant in a flat multilayer dielectric waveguide, and show how to reduce the number of elements when setting optimal boundary conditions. Based on the obtained computational model, the possibility of constructing diffraction antennas operating in the THz range is considered.

Aim. Construction of a computational model for calculating a flat dielectric waveguide by the finite element method, determination of the dispersion characteristics of the analyzed structure in the THz range. Discussion of the possibility of constructing a diffraction antenna on a dielectric structure in various designs.

Materials and methods. A computational mathematical model for the analysis of a complex layered structure is based on Maxwell's equations and the finite element method using boundary conditions for tangential and normal components of the electromagnetic field.

Results. A numerical analysis of the dispersion characteristics of structures with complex dielectric filling is carried out; variants of diffraction antennas for use in the THz range are considered.

Conclusion. The created mathematical models made it possible to numerically evaluate the channeling properties of dielectric structures in the THz range, on the basis of which diffraction antennas can be constructed.
An Examination of Sense of Belonging in Second Generation Afro-Caribbean College Women at a Hispanic-Serving Institution
Authors: Stanislaus Emmanuela , Wilkerson Amanda , Hodge Lynell
Published: November 2024

Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) are classified by the percentage of the institution’s student population who self-identify as Hispanic (US Department of Education, 2021). While HSI designations are supposed to further support minoritized students, researchers studying HSIs have identified the need for more direct support. To further the conversation about the role HSIs play in the larger educational landscape we facilitated a case study that examined the experiences of second-generation Afro-Caribbean female students attending an HSI. This project aimed to analyze thoughtfully and intentionally in the hopes of highlighting the impact students' sense of belonging can have on their connection to campus. This qualitative case study evaluated the experiences of second-generation Afro-Caribbean female students and was guided by the following question: How can HSIs create a sense of belonging for second-generation Afro-Caribbean female students? Results highlight assessing sense of belonging among African Diasporic college at HSIs often may be excluded.
Fortification of Milkfish Bone Flour (Chanos chanos) and Seaweed Flour (Sargassum sp.) on Tortilla Chips as a Calcium Foods
Authors: Probowati Fiona Bayun , Alamsjah Mochammad Amin , Pujiastuti Dwi Yuli
Published: November 2024

Tortilla chips are one of the typical snacks that come from Mexico, and have a shape like chips made from corn. The level of public awareness of the need for milk consumption is indeed very low. Alternative foods with calcium are snacks by fortification. Calcium intake in the recommended range is between 800-1200 mg per day. This study aims to determine the combination of milkfish bone flour and Sargassum sp. with different concentrations of tortilla chips as a calcium food. This study was experimental using a completely randomized design (CRD) with four treatments and five replications. The treatment in this study was the concentration variation of the combination of milkfish bone flour and Sargassum sp. seaweed. (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%). Analysis of the organoleptic test data used the Kruskal-Wallis test and the Mann-Whitney advanced test while the chemical test used the ANOVA test and Duncan's advanced test. The results showed that there was a significant influence (P<0.05) on the best results of the organoleptic test and calcium test on tortilla chip products.
ASSOCIATION OF TRIGLYCERIDE / HIGH-DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN RATIO (TG/HDL RATIO) TO SPECIFIC RISK FACTORS OF DIABETES AND PREDIABETES
Authors: Nasution Melati Silvanni , Pase Muhammad Aron , Nasution Ali Nafiah
Published: November 2024

Background: Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia due to defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Prediabetes is a precursor before the diagnosis of diabetes. Patients with prediabetes and diabetes have several risk factors, one of which is dyslipidemia. The TG/HDL ratio is found to be positively associated with insulin resistance and CVD. This study was conducted to determine whether there is a relationship between TG/HDL ratio and the incidence of prediabetes and diabetes.
Method: This analytic cross-sectional study was conducted on July-December 2023. The study samples were prediabetic and diabetic patients who met the acceptance criteria of the study subjects. They were tested for BMI, BG, HbA1C and lipid profile. Data analysis used paired t test and Pearson correlation
Result: In this study, BMI was greater in the prediabetes group than the diabetes group. There was a negative correlation between age, BG and HDL levels on TG/HDL ratio in prediabetic and diabetic patients. There was a significant relationship between fasting BG, 2 hours after meals BG, HbA1C and TG/HDL ratio when compared between the prediabetes and the diabetes group.
Conclusion: In this study, there was no association between TG/HDL ratio in prediabetes and diabetes.
Keywords: Prediabetes, diabetes, TG, HDL, HbA1c