bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Product Design of Balance Bikes Using Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL)
Authors: Huang Hsin-Teng , Lin Hsin-Hung
Published: April 2024

By analyzing the relationship between components of a product, the decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) was used to visualize the structure of intricate causal relationships of factors that affect purchase decisions for Balance Bikes. Cluster analysis was employed to visualize the structural relationship. We took three Balance Bike designs to apply DEMATEL in their design development and compared DEMATEL results with the results of the questionnaire survey and interviews. The result showed that DEMATEL can be applied to product design and development. For Balance Bike design, respondents valued aesthetics and delivery more than other indicators including practicality, productivity, functionality, and operability.
DAMPAK PANDEMI COVID-19 TERHADAP KEUNTUGAN USAHA NASI KUNING KIOS YU CHIA DI KELURAHAN BANJER KECAMATAN TIKALA KOTA MANADO
Authors: Lumintang Friski Kiki , Loho Agnes Estephina , Waney Nordy Fritsgerald Lucky
Published: April 2024

This study aims to determine the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Yu Chia yellow rice stall Business Profits in Banjer Village, Tikala District, Manado City. This research was carried out from July to September 2021. The data used were primary data and secondary data. Primary data were collected through interviews, giving questionnaires, and direct observation to the owner of the Yu Chia Kiosk business. While secondary data was taken from previous research that took data before the pandemic. The results showed that the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic had slightly changed the recipe used, the decrease in profit per unit decreased by 73.29% compared to before the covid-19 pandemic. The Covid-19 pandemic had no effect on the recipe used in making yellow rice because Yu Chia yellow rice stall wanted to maintain quality and characteristics of yellow rice.
PARTISIPASI MASYARAKAT DALAM PENGEMBANGAN DAN PEMBANGUNAN PARIWISATA PANTAI PULISAN DI DESA PULISAN KECAMATAN LIKUPANG TIMUR KABUPATEN MINAHASA UTARA PROVINSI SULAWESI UTARA
Authors: Patadungan Ellyn , Tasik Femmy , Purwanto Antonius
Published: April 2024

This study aims to determine community participation in the development and development of Pulisan Beach tourism in Pulisan Village, East Likupang District, North Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi Province. This research was conducted from November to December 2021. This type of research used a descriptive qualitative method. The results showed that the development of the Pulisan Beach tourism object in Pulisan Village had involved many parties such as the village government, community leaders, and the entire community. Participation in the implementation of activities in this research is a continuation of the decision-making that has been mutually agreed upon during the deliberation in its implementation which is planned by the government to influence the success of a tourism development process. Furthermore, the Pulisan Village government in an evaluation meeting related to the implementation of the program as a whole has never been carried out with the community in Pulisan Village in the development of Pulisan Beach tourism. Participation in the utilization of the results found that there was data showing an increase in the number of tourists visiting Pulisan beach tourism objects in 2018 to 2019 after tourism development carried out by the government and the community.
KINERJA PENGELOLA BARANG MILIK DAERAH PADA PEMERINTAH DAERAH KABUPATEN MINAHASA
Authors: Rumbayan Florah J. , Tulusan Femmy , Tampongangoy Deysi
Published: April 2024

This research aims to analyze and describe the performance of regional property managers in the Minahasa Regency local government. This research was conducted from October to December 2021. This research used descriptive qualitative methods to describe aspects related to the object of research in depth. The types of data used in this research are primary data and secondary data. The results of the research indicate that the quality of employees is still very lacking, especially in the field of Information and Technology with the constraints that occur are the sources of funding that are still lacking and have an impact on the limitations of existing equipment and resource capacity is still very lacking because they have not maximally understood the basic management of regional property and have not mastering Information and Technology. the quantity of work is good enough but not maximized because understanding of the duties and abilities of employees is still lacking so that in carrying out tasks there are still delays and still need direction from superiors. In Aspects of time use at work, employee attendance using a fingerprint system and monitored on time. Relations between fellow employees and superiors are well established and a conducive atmosphere is created. The initiative in carrying out the duties of employees is still waiting for orders/directions from superiors and still lacks initiative in doing things without prior instructions.
TINGKAT KEPUASAN KONSUMEN TERHADAP MIE CHE BA TAHUNA DI KELURAHAN SAWANG BENDAR KECAMATAN TAHUNA KABUPATEN KEPULAUAN SANGIHE
Authors: Lahinda Varah Claudya Cristin , Ruauw Eyverson , Ngangi Charles Reijnaldo
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this research was to determine the level of consumer satisfaction with "Mie Che Ba Tahuna" at Sawang Bendar Sub-District, Tahuna District, Sangihe Islands Regency. This research was conducted from September to December 2021. The data used in this study were primary data and secondary data. The sampling methods used in this study is accidental sampling. Primary data obtained from interviews and direct observation. Interviews were conducted on the owner of the “Mie Che Ba Tahuna” Restaurant and the consumers who visited the Mie Che Ba Tahuna Restaurant. Questionnaires were distributed to consumers as respondents as many as 45 people. Secondary data obtained from various sources, namely literature studies including books, internet, journals and the results of previous research. The data analysis used is descriptive data analysis using a Likert scale. The results of this research showed that the overall level of consumer satisfaction with "Mie Che Ba Tahuna" in Sawang Bendar Sub-District, Tahuna District, Sangihe Islands Regency was classified as satisfied with a consumer satisfaction index of 79.86%.
PERSEPSI MASYARAKAT TERHADAP WISATA HUTAN MANGROVE DI DESA BUDO KECAMATAN WORI KABUPATEN MINAHASA UTARA
Authors: Demotekay Philips Gabriel , Pakasi Caroline Betsi Diana , Tangkere Ellen Grace
Published: April 2024

This study aims to determine and analyze public perceptions of the development of mangrove tourism in Budo Village, Wori District, North Minahasa Regency. The research was carried out from September to November 2021. The data used came from primary data and secondary data and then analyzed descriptively. Sampling was determined intentionally or purposive sampling, with the number of respondents taken as many as 20 people. The data analysis used in this research is descriptive data analysis using Likert scale measurement using data tables and numbers. The results showed that the community's perception of mangrove forest tourism in Budo Village had a very good category because the community strongly agreed with the government program in the aspect of mangrove management as well as the utilization of mangrove resources and protection of the Mangrove Forest and in addition through the Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDES). Mangrove forest is used as a tourist attraction that brings benefits to the community so that it can generate income and become jobs for the community in Budo Village.
PENDAPATAN USAHATANI PADI SAWAH DI DESA KAYUUWI KECAMATAN KAWANGKOAN BARAT KABUPATEN MINAHASA
Authors: Mundung Thesalonika , Kapantow Gene Henfried Meyer , Timban Jean Fanny Junita
Published: April 2024

This study aims to analyze the income of lowland rice farming in Kayuuwi Village, West Kawangkoan District, Minahasa Regency. This research was carried out within 4 months, from September to December 2021. The data collected in this study were primary data obtained from direct interviews with members of lowland rice farmer groups using a questionnaire. Secondary data were obtained from the Kayuuwi Village Office, as well as data taken from agencies related to this research, namely BP3K, West Kawangkoan District, and West Kawangkoan District Office. Sampling was done by means of a simple random sample (simple random sampling) as many as 29 samples. The results showed that the income from respondent farmers with a land area of 9.49 ha was Rp. 152,734,985, - then the average income of farmers was the result of the total income of Rp. 152,734,985, - minus the total cost of Rp. 97,938,284, - was Rp. 54,796. 701, - with an average of Rp. 5,774,152, - per hectare. Lowland rice farming in Kayuwi Village has the feasibility of farming because it is relatively profitable, with an R/C value of 1.55.
A Framework for Innovating the Technological Startup in the Cordillera Region through an E-commerce Mobile Platform
Authors:   Department of Information Technology and Computer Science, University of the Cordilleras, Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines., Peralta Joan M.
Published: April 2024

The technological startup community is beginning to be recognized in solving various needs in the Cordillera region. However, these technological startups have limited growth because they encounter challenges such as financial concerns, limited market reach, lack of awareness of intellectual property rights, and inadequate digital infrastructure. Thus, the researcher proposed the development of an e-commerce mobile application that addresses the needs of startups. Through the use of data gathering techniques, the researcher was able to determine the design considerations in terms of the architecture framework and features of the e-commerce mobile application that addressed the problems encountered by startups in the Cordillera region. The use of the 4+1 view model illustrated the architecture framework of the e-commerce mobile platform for intended stakeholders by providing a logical view, process view, physical view, development view, and scenario view. The architecture framework was used to determine the features to be integrated into the proposed e-commerce mobile application to address the challenges of the technological startups of the Cordillera region.
Surgical Resection of A Giant Liposarcoma in the Renal Compartment: A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Hail Kamel , Belhocine Kafia , Benyahia Radia , Benghanem Lounas , Bellik Nabil , Laraba Nazim , Nemmar Rachid
Published: April 2024

Retroperitoneal sarcomas are rare tumors that develop in the mesenchymal tissue, where liposarcoma is the most frequently encountered subtype. The symptoms they induce are often vague and nonspecific, thus requiring thorough evaluation. Their diagnosis primarily relies on imaging techniques such as CT scans and MRI, and is confirmed by biopsy. Despite excision surgery, which remains the main treatment aiming for total resection, local recurrences remain a frequent challenge. Although radiotherapy and chemotherapy in the perioperative period are sometimes considered, their effectiveness remains subject to debate. The histological type of the tumor is of paramount importance in prognosis, with well-differentiated liposarcomas being associated with better outcomes than myxoid or dedifferentiated forms. Optimal management of these tumors requires a multidisciplinary approach, involving close collaboration between surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists to ensure adequate and personalized treatment. Hence, the interest of a case of giant retroperitoneal liposarcoma in a 65-year-old man that we managed and report here.
Training and specialisation in early intervention: use of technological resources and artificial intelligence
Authors: Saiz Manzanares María Consuelo , Martínez Martín Mª Ángeles , Escolar Llamazares Mª del Camino , Ortiz Huerta Juan Hilario , Santamaría Vázquez Montserrat , Mercado Val Elvira , Marticorena Sánchez Raúl , Arnáiz González Álvar , Díez Pastor José Francisco , Rodríguez Arribas Sandra
Published: April 2024

This book is a material aimed at training new graduates and updating practising professionals within the framework of early childhood care (0-6 years). It also opens up training to new professions such as health engineering or biomedicine. This work includes the use of new technologies (eye tracking, personal voice assistants, etc.), Machine Learning techniques and artificial intelligence to improve diagnosis and intervention. This work has been developed in the framework of the EU co-funded project eEarlyCare-T no. 2021-1-ES01-KA220-SCH-000032661. Therefore, all its materials have been tested by professionals from the participating institutions and by external professional specialists.
The relation between clinical course of pheochromocytoma-paraganglioma (PPGL) and complex genetic etiology
Authors: Szatko Alicja , Leszczyńska Dorota , Woźniak Beata , Glinicki Piotr
Published: April 2024

Recent years brought a remarkable progress on understanding the pathophysiology of rare, neuroendocrine tumours– pheochormocytomas and paragangliomas (PPGLs). Approximately 70% PPGLs are associated with germline or somatic mutation in one of more than 25 identified susceptibility genes, which were grouped into three clusters.Cluster 1 includes genes encoding proteins involved in Krebs cycle and hypoxia pathway – cluster 1 related PPGL are usually located extra-adrenally (often manifest as head and neck paragangliomas), they are also characterized by noradrenergic/dopaminergic biochemical phenotype and increased metastatic risk. Cluster 2 encompasses genes involved in kinase signaling pathway, PPGL related to cluster 2 are predominantly pheochromocytomas with adrenergic biochemical phenotype, the patients rarely develop metastases. The least known cluster 3, associated with deregulation of Wnt signaling pathway, includes exclusively somatic mutations leading to aggressive pheochromocytomas.This review summarizes molecular background and the differences between PPGL clusters regarding clinical course, biochemical phenotype, optimal imaging modalities and targeted molecular therapies for metastatic PPGL.
Racism and Alienation in J M Coetzee's novel Disgrace
Authors: Dr Shobha Tiwari Ray
Published: April 2024

J.M. Coetzee's work Disgrace addresses the issues of racism and alienation via the tale of David Lurie, a white South African professor who is sacked from his position after having an affair with a student. As he flees to the farm of his daughter, Lucy, in the countryside, he is faced with the reality of life in post-apartheid South Africa. Racism is a recurrent issue throughout the work, as David Lurie's privileged status as a white man is juxtaposed with the realities of the black South Africans around him. Through his contacts with the farm workers and his daughter's neighbours, David starts to discover the degree to which racism is still pervasive in South Africa, even after the end of apartheid. He also grapples with his own role in this system since his romance with a black student is a representation of his entitlement and his assumption that he is beyond the laws that govern society. Alienation is another significant subject in the work, as David Lurie grows progressively separated from the people around him. His involvement with the student has left him without friends or coworkers, and his migration to the countryside only helps to further remove him from the world he previously knew. As he strives to adjust to his new surroundings and comprehend the individuals he meets, he becomes more conscious of his own feeling of dislocation. Ultimately, Disgrace is a stunning investigation of the legacy of racism in South Africa and the ways in which it continues to impact the lives of its residents. Through David Lurie's experiences, the storey emphasises the continual battle for peace and understanding in a society that remains bitterly divided.
ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТЬ РАЗЛИЧНЫХ ЛЕКАРСТВЕННЫХ ФОРМ АНТИГЕЛЬМИНТИКОВ ПРИ НЕМАТОДОЗАХ ЖИВОТНЫХ И ЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКАЯ ОЦЕНКА ИВОМЕКА, ЦИТЕДЕКТИНА И ФЕНОТИАЗИНА
Authors: Динаев А.З. , Берсанова Х.И.
Published: April 2024

Основные проблемы возникают при заражении животных паразитарными заболеваниями, в частности нематодозами.
Нематодозами называют группу гельминтозных заболеваний, вызываемых круглыми червями. Восприимчивы к ним все виды животных, особенно молодняк. Заражению способствуют ненадлежащие условия содержания и несбалансированное кормление. Гельминтозы вызывают отставание в росте, снижение продуктивности, анемию, и становятся причиной падежа. Большинство нематодозов – зооантропонозы, то есть заболевания, общие для животных и человека
Используемые в опытах препараты из класса макроциклических лактонов (ивомек, цидектин) при применении их в микродозах отличаются высокой эффективностью, длительной персистентностью действия и широким спектром активности, но фекалии животных после обработки долго не разлагаются.
Важным положительным качеством и преимуществом применения 10%-ного раствора цидектина, является возможность его внутримышечного применения, что намного повышает эффективность и производительность проведения ветеринарных обработок поголовья, в связи с большими трудностями, связанными с обеспечением фиксации животных и точной дозировки препарата.
Проводимые лечебно-профилактические мероприятия с применением финотиазина обеспечивают при эзофагостомозе телят 80%-ную экстенсэффективность, а при диктиокаулезе и нематодирозе соответственно - 83 %-ную и 85%-ную экстенсэффективность.
Programa “Una vida sin violencia familiar y sexual” en la mejora del conocimiento y las actitudes en obstetras facilitadoras
Authors: Marcelo Armas Maricela , Soriano Carrasco Royer
Published: April 2024

Objetivo: Determinar la efectividad del programa Una Vida Sin Violencia Familiar y Sexual, entre las obstetras, facilitadoras del distrito de Amarilis, en el Departamento de Huánuco (Perú), 2021. Métodos: Fue un estudio con enfoque cuantitativo, de diseño cuasiexperimental conformado por 50 obstetras facilitadoras, a quienes se les aplicó un cuestionario de conocimientos y una escala de actitudes frente a la violencia familiar y sexual (pretest y postest), previa validación del instrumento y la prueba de fiabilidad del mismo. En el análisis inferencial se aplicó la prueba de chi-cuadrado (χ²). Resultados: Al analizar el conocimiento sobre violencia familiar y sexual antes de la implementación del programa, en la preintervención la mayoría tenía un nivel de conocimiento bajo 70 % (35); después de la aplicación del programa, un 96 % (48), habían alcanzado un conocimiento de nivel alto. En las actitudes frente a la violencia familiar y sexual antes de la implementación del programa, el 62 % (31) tenían actitudes inadecuadas; tras la aplicación del programa (posintervención), se evidenció que un 92 % (46) habían desarrollado actitudes adecuadas. Conclusión: El programa Una Vida Sin Violencia Familiar y Sexual resultó ser eficaz para las obstetras facilitadoras, lo que evidencia un notable incremento en su conocimiento y una actitud adecuada.
PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS FOR THE FORMATION OF DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE AGRICULTURAL COMPLEX OF RUSSIA
Authors:   St. Petersburg Polytechnic University of Peter the Great, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, Aleksandrov Igor N. , Doroshko Vitaliy N. ,   Belarusian Trade and Economic University of Consumer Cooperatives, Gomel, Belarus, Isakov Alexander V. ,   The Bonch-Bruevich Saint-Petersburg State University of Telecommunications, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, Petrov Maksim A. ,   St. Petersburg State Economic University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, Maksina Svetlana V. ,   St. Petersburg State Economic University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, Ilyina Victoria Yu. ,   St. Petersburg State Agrarian University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, Ol Ekaterina M. ,   St. Petersburg State Agrarian University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, Terentyev Alexey V. ,   St. Petersburg State Agrarian University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, Sevastyanov Denis S. ,   St. Petersburg State Agrarian University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
Published: April 2024

The relevance of the research topic is due to the strategic importance of increasing the productivity of the Russian agro-industrial complex. Currently, in the agro-industrial complex of the Russian Federation there is a significant technological gap in terms of ensuring reasonable growth of agribusiness based on digital technologies and solutions, which negatively affects its production, export potential and financial condition. The purpose of the study follows from the topic of the study and is to study the problems and prospects for the development of digital infrastructure in the agro-industrial complex of the Russian Federation and its potential for ensuring the intellectual growth of the industry. The study examines the conceptual framework, conducts a statistical study of activity in the field of digitalization of agriculture on the part of agribusiness, priority business models of agriculture in the digital economy; an assessment of investment activity is given taking into account the formation of digital infrastructure. The authors also analyzed the priorities for the development of digital services and solutions in the agricultural sector. At the conclusion of the scientific research, the main problems of forming digital infrastructure in the agro-industrial complex are identified.
MANAGING THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF AN ENTERPRISE: ORGANIZATIONAL AND METHODOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF ASSESSING THE MATURITY LEVEL OF THE ECOSYSTEM OF INTERNET OF THINGS TECHNOLOGIES
Authors:   Togliatti State University, Togliatti, Russia, Mitrofanova Yana S. , Gulyaev Nikita Y. ,   Togliatti State University, Togliatti, Russia
Published: April 2024

In the article, the authors reveal the directions of solving the problem of forming effective methodological support for the digital transformation management system of industrial enterprises. The main focus of the work is on the development of the enterprise’s management system and digital infrastructure based on Industry 4.0 technologies in a high-risk environment and uncertainty. The study presents a methodology for assessing the level of digital maturity of an industrial enterprise and its infrastructure built on the basis of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. The developed author’s methodology includes a system of criteria for assessing the level of digital maturity, a mathematical model and a system of recommendation characteristics of the values obtained based on the evaluation results. Based on the results of the evaluation system, it is possible to conduct a comparative analysis of the level of digital maturity of the infrastructure and infrastructure of selected business entities. The model can also be used to analyze and make management decisions about the initiation of IoT projects and the allocation of resources between strategic projects of digital transformation of an industrial enterprise. The developed mathematical model is a point-based one. IoT projects that form the digital infrastructure of enterprises have been selected as objects of digital transformation research. The novelty of the research lies in the development of a methodology for assessing the maturity level of the IoT infrastructure in the digital transformation project management system to improve the efficiency of project management processes. The main purpose of this research is to develop tools to support the management decision-making process in the digital transformation project management system. The proposed developments can be applied to the management of projects for the digital transformation of industrial enterprises and the development of IoT infrastructure. When developing a methodology for assessing the level of digital maturity and infrastructure built on the basis of IoT technologies, system analysis methods such as analysis and synthesis, expert method and mathematical modeling were used. Their complex combination made it possible to work out all the elements of the methodology, as well as to systematize the composition of the evaluation criteria, taking into account the qualitative and quantitative reflection of the characteristics of the digital infrastructure.
IMPROVING MODERN VITIFICATION
Authors:   Limited Liability Company “Fixpistols”, Moscow, Russia, Orlova Ariza G.
Published: April 2024

The article conducts fundamental research on improving modern viticulture. Current and organizational issues of modernization and improvement of the assortment with a tendency to increase attractiveness, profitability, and comprehensive security to negative factors (drought, temperature), etc. are considered. Risks associated with a slowdown in investment attractiveness, competitive advantage and dependence on the global economic context have been identified. Currently, there are a number of problems associated with the development of significantly relevant varieties of grapes that have high-quality characteristics, the industrial development of which will make it possible to get rid of grafted and covering crops and eliminate the use of chemicals from the care procedure, which will significantly reduce the costs of cultivating grapes and enhance environmental protection. Modern types of grapes must be differentiated by the greatest efficiency and excellent characteristics, be able to grow and guarantee abundant harvests in a variety of climatic conditions, and be acceptable to industrial agricultural technology. Equally important is their large-scale testing and prompt launch into production. A significant place is devoted to the cultivation of high-quality seedling material, modeling and modernization of methods for growing grafted and root-capable seedlings, intensive agricultural techniques for breeding seedlings of unique modern and acclimatized grape varieties. A key factor in the dynamics of improvement of all areas of activity of the agro-industrial complex, among which viticulture is a stable, high-yield economy, regardless of climate, and saturated irrigation has a significant impact in solving this problem. During the study, statistical analysis and normative methods were used. The information base for the study was data from Rosstat and its regional services, Rosreestr and the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia.
CONSEQUENTIALITY IN THE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
Authors:   Vyatka State Technical University, Kirov, Russia, Tedozashvili Leila T. , Klinova Elena A. ,   Vyatka State Technical University, Kirov, Russia
Published: April 2024

The article substantiates the necessary and sufficient parameters of the accounting system, considers the concepts of consequentiality in accounting from the perspective of a systems approach, and determines the relationship between the antecedent, consequent and parameter of the organization of the accounting system.
MANAGEMENT AND FINANCING OF AGRICULTURE TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE PRINCIPLES OF ESG
Authors:   St. Petersburg Polytechnic University of Peter the Great, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, Aleksandrov Igor N. , Doroshko Vitaliy N. ,   Belarusian Trade and Economic University of Consumer Cooperatives, Gomel, Belarus, Isakov Alexander V. ,   St. Petersburg State University of Telecommunications named after Prof. M.A. Bonch-Bruevich, Petrov Maksim A. ,   St. Petersburg State Economic University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, Maksina Svetlana V. ,   St. Petersburg State Economic University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, Molodkova Eleonora B. ,   St. Petersburg State Economic University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, Ol Ekaterina M. ,   St. Petersburg State Agrarian University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, Sevastyanov Denis S. ,   St. Petersburg State Agrarian University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, Mosiyash Alzhanat E. ,   St. Petersburg State Electrotechnical University (LETI)
Published: April 2024

The relevance of the research topic is due to the need to form a new culture of management of agricultural enterprises, taking into account global environmental challenges and threats to humanity. Currently, the market for green (responsible) financing in Russia is just beginning to take shape, and the agricultural sector is one of the most promising investment sectors in accordance with the goals of sustainable development and market leadership in the world. Currently, the agribusiness sector is unattractive to venture capital and green financing from banks due to its conservative management and strong government regulation, which negatively affects its innovation activity and the implementation of the principles of sustainable development. The purpose of the study is a systematic study of existing practices of green financing of agribusiness enterprises in the world and the specifics of the Russian ESG financing market, as well as the development of specific proposals for the involvement of agribusiness enterprises and financial institutions in financing sustainable development projects as an objective necessity for the preservation of life on the planet.
RECONSTRUCTION AND QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT OFЧFACTS OF ECONOMIC LIFE
Authors:   Vyatka State Technical University, Kirov, Russia, Tedozashvili Leila T. , Klinova Elena A. ,   Vyatka State Technical University, Kirov, Russia
Published: April 2024

The article discusses current issues related to the reconstruction of economic facts in the information environment of an organization, evaluates the significance and features of reconstruction at different stages of the accounting process, and also provides criteria for a qualitative assessment of the facts of the economic life of an enterprise.
The perspectives of eye care professionals on the integration of artificial intelligence in eye care practices: A systematic review
Authors: Idogen Obehi Suzan
Published: April 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has recently been integrated into the health-care industry, including in optometry and ophthalmology. This systematic review assessed the opinions (i.e., perspectives, concerns, and degrees of acceptance) of eye care professionals regarding AI integration into eye care practices. The literature search was conducted using the PubMed and MEDLINE databases. A total of 780 related articles were identified. Among these articles, 304 duplicates were removed, 450 articles were excluded after reviewing the abstract, and 18 articles were excluded after reviewing the full text as these articles were not relevant and/or did not report surveys. The remaining eight included studies were assessed accordingly. Most ophthalmologists and optometrists had a positive perception toward incorporating AI into eye care practices, and these professionals shared that AI would effectively enhance clinical eye care practices. However, certain eye care professionals were concerned about the diagnostic accuracy of AI, the high implementation costs, privacy issues, and the quality of AI-integrated patient care. Several eye care professionals also expressed concerns that AI technology could eventually replace some of their major responsibilities in the practice, suggesting that stakeholders should essentially address these concerns and ensure that AI integration in eye care practices is implemented thoughtfully and ethically to maximize its benefits while preserving the quality of patient care. Nonetheless, this systematic review highlighted the predominantly positive attitude among eye care professionals toward AI integration into eye care practices, warranting further research and collaboration between AI developers and eye care professionals to effectively address the current challenges.
The effects of lumbar self-sustained natural apophyseal glides on lumbar spine range of motion and hip muscle flexibility in asymptomatic college students: a crossover study
Authors: Kikuchi Yuto , Akasaka Kiyokazu , Otsudo Takahiro , Hattori Hiroshi , Hasebe Yuki , Hamada Yuji , Hall Toby
Published: April 2024

Background: Patients with low back pain (LBP) tend to have prolonged treatment periods, which increase the cost of medical care. Several studies have reported that lumbar spine range of motion (ROM) and hip muscle flexibility are factors in LBP. Sustained natural apophyseal glides (SNAGs) have reportedly improved the lumbar spine ROM and hip flexibility of LBP patients. Moreover, self- SNAGs can be performed by the patients themselves.
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the short-term effects of self-SNAGs on lumbar spine ROM compared to a repeated movement procedure in asymptomatic college students.
Methods: A prospective crossover study was conducted on 14 asymptomatic male college students. The asymptomatic participants performed self-SNAGs or repeated movements (i.e., three sets per day, 6 times a day over 1 week), and the compliance rate for both exercises was recorded. The lumbar spine ROM (i.e., flexion, extension, lateral bending, and rotation) was measured using the back ROM instrument, and hip muscle flexibility was measured using the Thomas test, heel-buttock distance, finger-floor distance, and straight leg raise test (SLR). Measurements were taken before commencement, immediately after, and 1 week later.
Results: Left lateral bending and left SLR were excluded from the between-group comparison (self- SNAG and sham) due to a carryover effect (P < 0.05). A comparison between the self-SNAG and sham groups displayed no significant differences in the lumbar spine ROM and hip muscle flexibility (P > 0.05).
Conclusion: Our study revealed that lumbar self-SNAGs had no significant effect on lumbar spine ROM or hip muscle flexibility in the short term, suggesting that such movements should be avoided when stretching to prevent LBP. However, this study did not include subjects with limited lumbar spine ROM and hip muscle flexibility due to pain, warranting further validation in future studies.
Relevance for Patients: The effects of lumbar self-SNAGs were similar to that of sham exercises in healthy individuals without joint ROM restrictions in the trunk or lower extremities due to LBP
Таксономічний склад та загальний стан дендрофлори прибережно-захисної смуги річки Південний Буг
Authors: Баюра О. М. , Вітенко В. А. , Коваль С. А. , Козаченко І. В. , Адаменко С. А. , Масловата С. А. , Парахненко В. Г.
Published: April 2024

Проаналізовано наукові літературні джерела з тематики наших досліджень. Визначено таксономічний склад дендрофлори прибережно-захисної смуги річки Південний Буг на околицях села Ставки Вінницької області. Відзначено, що на цей території ростуть 1139 особин деревних, кущових рослин, які входять до складу 19 таксономічних груп, серед яких є інвазійні, агресивні (Humulus lupulus L. та Robinia pseudoacacia L.). Встановлено, що найбільше особин має Cornus alba L. (47,8 % від загального). Значне представництво на території прибережно-захисної смуги околиць села Ставки також мають Quercus robur L. (12,6 %) та Quercus rubra L. (16,8 %). Дещо меншою кількістю рослин відзначаються Salix alba (5,0 %), Malus domestica Borkh. (3,3 %), Rosa canina L. (3,2 %), Grataegus monogyna Jacq. (2,8 %), Pyrus communis L. (2,5), а найменше – Ligustrum vulgare L. (0,6 %), Ulmus laevis Pall. (0,4 %), Viburnum opulus L. (0,4 %), Robinia pseudoacacia L. (0,4 %), Populus tremuloides Michx. (0,3 %), Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaerth.) (0,2 %) та Morus alba L. (0,2 %). Здійснено комплексне оцінювання ступеня ураження Salix alba L. та Populus tremuloides Michx. рослиною напівпаразитом Viscum alba L., за результатами якої уражені рослини віднесено до трьох груп: мало уражені (3-5 балів); середньо уражені (7 балів); дуже сильно уражені (13 балів). Визначено віковий склад деревних рослин, які ростуть на території цієї прибережно-захисної смуги. Найбільше представництво мають деревні рослини, які досягли дорослого віку (квітування та зав'язування плодів) – 1110 шт., або 61,4 % від загальної кількості. Загальна кількість молодих представників дендрофлори становить 683 шт., або 33,5 % від загальної кількості, а найменш чисельною виявилась група старих деревних рослин (57 шт., або 5,1 % від загальної кількості представників дендрофлори на цій території). Загальний стан більшості деревних і кущових рослин прибережно-захисної смуги річки Південний Буг на околицях села Ставки оцінено як добрий (дерева з ростом, що загалом відповідають нормі і мають близько 20-25 % нефункціональної листкової поверхні).
Спонтанне заліснення верхових боліт Шацького поозер'я та важливість активного їх збереження
Authors: Ященко П. Т. , Гамкало З. Г. , Часковський О. Г. , Турич В. В.
Published: April 2024

Доведено потребу збереження боліт як азональних природних екосистем, зникнення яких в Україні, та й у світі загалом, стало важливою екологічною проблемою сучасності. Проаналізовано причини зникнення боліт, основними з яких визнано проведення у 70-х роках ХХ ст. осушувальних меліорацій, особливо у регіоні Полісся, та посилення їх спонтанного заліснення внаслідок пониження загального рівня обводненості. Розглянуто особливості утворення верхових боліт, відображено структурно-функціональну специфіку їх рослинного покриву. Встановлено, що заліснення боліт зумовлює втрати біотичного і ландшафтного різноманіття. Такі деструктивні зміни у рослинному покриві боліт проаналізовано на прикладі Шацького поозер'я. За результатами багаторічних комплексних досліджень з'ясовано місце розміщення верхових (оліготрофних) боліт на поозер'ї, охарактеризовано стан збереженості виявлених ділянок болотної рослинності. Для візуалізації досліджень подано набір світлинаграфій, що відображають ступінь залісненості окремих типів боліт (безлісні трав'яні, рідколісні, цілком заліснені) на Шацькому поозер'ї та в Рівненському природному заповіднику. З'ясовано, що вилучення деревного намету у 1975 р. на частині болота "Втенське" сприяло збільшенню участі журавлини і сфагнів у рослинному покриві, тобто зумовило повернення цієї ділянки на попередню (безлісну трав'яну) стадію розвитку. За даними багаторічного моніторингу рослинності цього модельного болота проаналізовано особливості відновлення лісу на місці обезлісненої ділянки, а сучасний ступінь заліснення та просторово-часові його зміни в процесі сильватизації відображено на підставі дешифрування космічних знімків за період 2005-2022 років. Зроблено висновок, що у природоохоронному аспекті вплив заліснення на верхові болота Шацького поозер'я є негативним. Для збереження та відновлення відкритих оліготрофних боліт необхідне застосування методів активної їх охорони на підставі лісівничих заходів, зокрема періодичного зрідження чи вилучення деревостану. Природоохоронні рішення щодо збереження боліт сприятимуть пом'якшенню наслідків змін клімату та адаптації природних екосистем до змін клімату, одночасно забезпечуючи безліч супутніх вигод для економіки та суспільства.
Мобільна система інформаційної підтримки з рекомендаціями для безпечних подорожей
Authors: Сидор П. О. , Виклюк Я. І.
Published: April 2024

Розроблено новітню мобільну інформаційну систему, мета якої – забезпечити вищий рівень безпеки для мандрівників, які дедалі більше потребують надійних засобів захисту в сучасному світі туризму. Проаналізовано актуальні проблеми безпеки, які стають щораз більшою загрозою внаслідок глобалізації та зростання міжнародного туризму. Встановлено ключові чинники ризику та можливі загрози для туристів, базуючись на ґрунтовному аналізі статистичних даних про надзвичайні події та інциденти. Розглядаючи наявні рішення, досліджено спектр мобільних додатків, які пропонують інформаційну підтримку та попередження про небезпеки, що дало змогу виявити ключові недоліки та обмеження поточних систем. Введена в роботі інноваційна система містить модульну структуру, що дає змогу швидко адаптуватися до змінних умов і потреб користувачів, а також архітектуру, засновану на UML (англ. Unified Modeling Language), яка сприяє зрозумілості та легкості внесення змін. Важливою частиною дослідження є застосування передових технологій, таких як геоінформаційні системи, методики обробляння даних і моделі географічно-просторової симуляції, які разом утворюють комплексний підхід до аналізу безпеки та надання рекомендацій. Ці методики дають змогу реалізувати динамічний аналіз ризиків і пропонувати користувачам актуалізовану інформацію про потенційні загрози в режимі реального часу. Основну увагу приділено концептуальній моделі та оперативним аспектам розроблення мобільного додатку "Безпечний туризм", який орієнтований на персоналізацію сервісу з урахуванням індивідуальних особливостей і потреб користувача. Аналіз впливу розробленої системи на забезпечення безпеки туристів показує значні переваги порівняно з наявними рішеннями. Висновки за результатами дослідження підкреслюють важливість використання мобільних технологій для підвищення безпеки у сфері туризму та надають рекомендації щодо подальшого розвитку системи "Безпечний туризм". Розглянуто перспективи майбутніх досліджень у сфері туризму та можливі напрями для вдосконалення системи, щоб забезпечити ще більшу безпеку та комфорт для мандрівників у всьому світі.
ILDAR ZARIPOV'S ART AND STYLE DEVELOPMENT (1939-2012)
Authors: ILYASOVA RAZILYA
Published: April 2024

The article examines the stylistic evolution of the Tatar national artist Ildar Zaripov in the late Soviet period (1960-1980s). A characteristic is given to his work, where special attention is paid to the early stage. For the first time, an analysis is made of previously unknown paintings by the artist. His inclination to the traditions of the Russian avant-garde during the formation of Ildar Zaripov is revealed. It is concluded that stylistic collisions were a natural and necessary stage for the formation of the artist's individual style.
Teachers' Perceptions and Practices of Using Instructional Materials: Evidence from Haramaya Town
Authors: Tonkolu Seboka Geleta , Seyoum Yilfashewa
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this research was to examine how instructional materials are perceived and utilized by primary school teachers in Haramaya town. The study utilized a mixed-methods design and collected data through a questionnaire and interview from 123 randomly selected primary school teachers. The collected quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics (percentages, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (independent sample T-test and one-way ANOVA). Qualitative data were analysed through word description and narration. The study results indicated that most teachers had a positive perception of the use of instructional materials in teaching and learning, but their practices were found to be infrequent. Additionally, there was no significant difference in the utilization of instructional materials between male and female teachers, and no significant difference was found based on teachers’ educational qualifications. However, there was a significant difference in experience among teachers. Therefore, it is recommended that the Haramaya Town Education Office provide training to improve teachers’ utilization of instructional materials to enhance the teaching and learning process in primary schools
Assessing the Effectiveness of an Elder Re-abuse Prevention Program Targeting Perpetrators
Authors:   Social Welfare Policy and Practice, Yang Hojung , Lee Mi Jin
Published: April 2024

This study developed an elder re-abuse prevention program targeting perpetrators and assessed its effectiveness through a mixed-method approach. Thirteen perpetrators participated in eight sessions, and quantitative results revealed positive effects on emotional control and reduction of depressive symptoms. However, no significant change was observed in self-esteem. Qualitative findings indicated notable shifts in perpetrators’ emotions, perceptions, actions, and their relationship with elder abuse victims. The trust relationship with social workers in charge, and the negative conditions of perpetrators emerged as influencing factors for these changes. The results suggest the need for enhanced follow-up monitoring of elder abuse cases, interdisciplinary or multi-systematic interventions based on family systems, and strategic workforce deployment for elder abuse prevention programs.
Spheroids and organoids derived from colorectal cancer as tools for in vitro drug screening
Authors: Ahmad Zawawi Sahira Syamimi , Salleh Elyn Amiela , Musa Marahaini
Published: April 2024

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a heterogeneous disease. Conventional two-dimensional (2D) culture employing cell lines was developed to study the molecular properties of CRC in vitro. Although these cell lines which are isolated from the tumor niche in which cancer develop, the translation to human model such as studying drug response is often hindered by the inability of cell lines to recapture original tumor features and the lack of heterogeneous clinical tumors represented by this 2D model, differed from in vivo condition. These limitations which may be overcome by utilizing three-dimensional (3D) culture consisting of spheroids and organoids. Over the past decade, great advancements have been made in optimizing culture method to establish spheroids and organoids of solid tumors including of CRC for multiple purposes including drug screening and establishing personalized medicine. These structures have been proven to be versatile and robust models to study CRC progression and deciphering its heterogeneity. This review will describe on advances in 3D culture technology and the application as well as the challenges of CRC-derived spheroids and organoids as a mode to screen for anticancer drugs.
The Concept of Total Defense Options of the Republic of Serbia
Authors: Milosavljević Branislav , Štrbac Katarina
Published: April 2024

With the current National Security Strategy, the Republic of Serbia has adopted the total defense concept to respond to the proclaimed military neutrality. The decision in question, among other things, affects the direction of the overall defense capability of the state and society as a whole. There are several fundamentally important issues in which a choice must be made. One of the essential questions is which tasks are best performed under the auspices of the Armed Forces and which should be assigned to civilian actors. In other words, a clear division of responsibilities between the civilian and Armed Forces involved in total defense is necessary. On the other hand, the Republic of Serbia has a negative legacy that dates back to the conflict on the territory of the former state, as well as certain decisions that contradict the decision to develop a total defense and confident decisions that have a direct impact on the adopted concept of national defense. The paper presents the possible content of the total defense of the Republic of Serbia through the analysis of the concept on the examples of individual countries. In this connection, it should be noted that the Defense Strategy of the Republic of Serbia had to expand the content of the total defense concept. This is necessary not only for a more complete understanding but also for the fact that the provisions of the Strategy are further operationalized through documents of lower generality.