bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
MILITARY-ADMINISTRATIVE, LEGAL SYSTEM AND EVERYDAY LIFE OF THE RURAL POPULATION OF CHERNIGIV REGION IN 1941-1943
Authors:   Глухівський національний педагогічний університет імені Олександра Довженка, Гриценко Андрій , Колієнко Анжеліка ,   Глухівський національний педагогічний університет імені Олександра Довженка
Published: July 2023

In the article, the authors comprehensively investigated the features of everyday life of the rural population of Chernihiv Oblast in 1941–1943 under the conditions of the military-administrative and legal system of the occupation authorities. An analysis of the created military-administrative and legal system was carried out on the basis of documentary sources. In the process of working on the article, a number of methods of historical research were used, in particular: the method of periodization, historical-comparative and historical-systemic methods. Attention has been drawn to the fact that during the occupation in the Chernihiv Region, the everyday life of the rural population has changed significantly. The highest manifestation of its deterioration was the burning by the occupiers of more than 60 settlements in the Chernihiv Region. Thanks to the analysis of historical sources and scientific works of a number of scientists, the authors of the article also determined the essential features of the influence of the occupation regime on the everyday life of the rural population of Chernihiv Oblast, analyzed their main components: the activities of field and local commandants, the deployment of repressive measures against the population with the introduced system of punishments from fines, restrictions to shootings and total control over the life and activities of the local population. This punitive policy was, in fact, revenge of the occupiers on civilians for cooperation with the local Soviet partisans. The article gives a number of examples of the destruction of local civilians by German-Nazi invaders on the territory of Chernihiv Region during 1941–1943. It was determined that the occupation regime organized by the invaders led to great human losses among the peaceful inhabitants of villages and small towns, difficult conditions of everyday life due to the introduction by the occupiers of a terrible legal situation of the population and the deportation of people to Germany.
LANGUAGE AS ONE OF THE KEY FACTORS OF NATIONAL IDENTITY THROUGH THE PRISM OF LANGUAGE REFERENDUMS IN THE USA 1980–2002
Authors:   Вища школа публічного управління, Казаков Геннадій , Фатюха Ярослава ,   Запорізький національний університет
Published: July 2023

The article analyzes the language issue in some American states in the last quarter of the ХХ – beginning of the ХХІ century as one of the factors of national identity. The authors put forward the thesis that the factor of the English language is one of the starting points in terms of self-identification as an American. It was determined that the majority of American states were bilingual, as a result of which it was allowed to maintain state documentation in two or three languages. At the same time, a significant part of Americans determined that the language of Americans is English, and therefore it is necessary to recognize a single official language for state document circulation, teaching in educational institutions, etc. The presented processes became especially vivid in the southern states, where there were significant centers of the non-English-speaking population associated with continuous migration from Latin American countries. Partial Latinization of some states in the middle of the ХХ century. led to growing protests from the English-speaking population, which sometimes took the form of xenophobia. As a result, several referendums were initiated, which demonstrated the position of society regarding the English language, its status as an identifier of the nation. The authors of the article note that although the language referendums were intended to improve the work of state bodies, to unify the documentation procedure in the states, in practice they led to their radical interpretation and the prohibition of the use of any language other than English not only at the state level, but also in everyday practices. As a result, referendum decisions have sometimes forced linguistic minorities to reconsider their own criteria for identifying themselves as citizens of the United States. In this case, the knowledge and use of the English language becomes a significant factor in the processes of American self-identification.
EUROPEAN SKEPTICISM AND POPULISM UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF TRANSFORMATION OF THE EUROPEAN INTEGRATION PROCESS
Authors:   Сумський державний педагогічний університет імені А.С. Макаренка, Горобець Ігор , Мартинов Андрій ,   Інститут історії України НАН України
Published: July 2023

The article examines the influence of the ideology and political practice of right-wing populism on European skepticism. The objective reasons for the development of European skepticism and right-wing populism are due to contradictions between national and supranational authorities. The beginning of the 21st century was marked by an acute global economic crisis, which stimulated the activation of various populist movements that take advantage of the favorable conditions of the ambivalence of many traditional political ideologies, the blurring of the demarcation lines between the «center-right» and «center-left», and the decline of classic mass political parties. A polarized political culture is quickly turning into a breeding ground for populists. The driving force of left populism was the «old left»: socialists, anarchists, Trotskyists, who entered into an alliance with protectionist trade unions. The second ideological stream consists of those who protest against the rapid disappearance of the old world and the strengthening of global competition. Anti-American sentiments are popular among left and right populism in Europe. The process of European integration in its crisis points of development gives rise to various inversion tendencies, which are aimed at opposing the formation of a more cohesive European Union as an effective model of post-national democracy. The prospects of populist left and right parties in the EU member states depend on their ability to effectively balance different social interests, offering «simple» solutions to complex systemic problems. The price of election campaigns (Internet advertising) has increased. Big sponsors allocate money to politicians to achieve their specific goals and therefore look for exactly such candidates who will push such goals. The struggle for political earnings drains time, resources and enthusiasm. As a result, citizens as a whole are polarized and become politically uncompromising. In this way, populists simply fulfill the wishes of their voters. Populism is also facilitated by the new information environment. Social media offers post truth and a variety of highly specialized topics and points of view. People get locked into their info menu. Virtual reality is killing real democracy. Social capital as a network of public institutions, the norms of reciprocity and trust that arise from them, is declining.
Time to reflect on voice parades: The influence of reflection and retention interval duration on earwitness performance.
Authors: Pautz Nikolas , Paver Alice , Smith Harriet M J
Published: July 2023

Experiment-based voice parades often result in low hit-rates and high false-alarm rates. One contributing factor may be that the experimental procedures omit elements that might naturally occur in the memory formation process, such as the process of reflection. In Experiment 1 (N=180, F=92) we explored if a post-encoding reflection manipulation, compared to a simple attention control task, prior to a five-minute retention interval would improve identification performance. In Experiment 2 (N=180, F=93), we explored how the effects of this manipulation might change when the retention interval was 24-hours. The results show that the inclusion of a reflection manipulation did not meaningfully improve performance in either experiment. Importantly, we found no meaningful difference in performance when directly comparing the two retention interval durations. We consider theoretical explanations for these results and discuss implications for the design and validity of earwitness voice parade studies.
How Consumption and Reward Features Affect Desire for Food, Consumption Intentions, and Behaviour
Authors: Farrar Stephanie , Papies Esther K.
Published: July 2023

Understanding the mechanisms that underlie desire and intentions may assist in the search for strategies to promote the selection and consumption of more sustainable and healthier products. Therefore, we conducted two experiments to examine how cognitive representations influence desire and intentions for various savoury dishes. In Experiment 1, 1000 participants were allocated to one of five conditions, listing either the typical, sensory, context, hedonic, or health features of 20 popular dishes to assess cognitive representations, before rating their present moment desire to consume each dish. Although there was no direct effect of condition on desire, there was a significant mediating effect of condition on desire through the proportion of consumption and reward features listed (i.e., sensory, context, and hedonic words). In Experiment 2, 892 participants were allocated to one of four conditions, listing either the typical, sensory, context, or health features for the same 20 dishes, before rating their intention to consume each dish over the next four weeks. At a 4-week follow-up, participants rated how often they had consumed each dish. Again, there was no direct effect of condition on intentions, although there was a significant mediating effect of condition on intentions through consumption and reward features. This suggests that mentally simulating a previous consumption experience increases intentions to consume the dish in mind. The results also showed a positive indirect effect of consumption and reward features on behaviour through an increase in intentions. Describing healthy and sustainable products in terms of the rewarding consumption experience may increase desire and intentions to consume them, improving the health of both people and the planet.
A systematic review of the relationship between severe maternal morbidity and post-traumatic stress disorder
Authors: Shaik Abdul Bari , Shaik Noor Fathima , Majid Shawqiya Al
Published: July 2023

This systematic review examines the relationship between severe maternal morbidity (SMM) and women's post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The review brings together the findings of various studies to provide information into the predominant rates of SMM and PTSD, risk factors, systems, and pathways, the impact on maternal health, and recommendations for clinical practice. The review uncovers that ladies with SMM are bound to foster PTSD, which essentially affects their mental prosperity and in general maternal prosperity. This review discusses the meanings of deliberate screening and assessment, evidence-based contraception and intercession philosophies, and efforts to detect the psychological effects of SMM by close-to-home welfare and maternal welfare providers. Regardless, there are locales in which additional investigation is expected, for instance, studying the suitability of interventions, filling in data openings, and checking out the effect of various peoples and social characteristics. By keeping an eye on these gaps, researchers can advance the field and encourage assigned interventions to lessen the effects of SMM and PTSD, ultimately transforming outcomes for women and their families.
Members of TSS Community are Among the Top 2% of Most-Cited World Scientists
Authors: Lima Rogerio S. , Berndt Christopher C.
Published: July 2023

The thermal spray community identifies many in its ranks on Stanford’s list of the top 2% of scientists worldwide based on journal citation data.
High-Strength Steel for Electric Vehicles
Authors: Vartanov Gregory
Published: July 2023

A new high-strength steel developed for cold stamping addresses the challenges presented by materials traditionally used to manufacture electric vehicle components.
Sustainable Materials and the Circular Economy
Authors: Sakthivel Tamil Selvan , Seal Sudipta , Ramakrishna Seeram
Published: July 2023

The circular economy and sustainability are multifaceted concepts and thus should be pursued through collective advancements across various scientific fields.
АНТИЧНІ МОНЕТИ VI–I СТ. ДО Р. Х. НА ПОДІЛЛІ
Authors: Orlyk Vasyl
Published: July 2023

Мета статті полягає у дослідженні та систематизації монетних знахідок на території Поділля та введення їх до наукового обігу. Теоретико-методологічні основи дослідження складає сукупність загальнонаукових та нумізматичних методів, які найперше визначаються наявною джерельною базою та оцінкою щодо її достовірності чи недостовірності. Наукова новизна. Протягом останніх десятирічь значно збільшилася кількість відомих знахідок античних монет на поселеннях VI–I ст. до Р. Х. у різних регіонах України, в тому числі й на Поділлі. Проте, узагальнююче комплексне дослідження знахідок монет VI–І ст. до Р. Х. з Поділля та прилеглих до нього територій відсутнє, що й обумовило звернення автора до заявленої теми та написання даної статті. Основні результати дослідження. Аналіз знайдених 118 античних монет VI–І ст. до Р. Х. на території Поділля дозволив виокремити 7 пунктів зосередження таких знахідок, зокрема 4 населені пункти, поблизу яких знайдено кілька одиничних монет, і 3 населені пункти, неподалік від яких виявлено одиничні монети та монетні скарби. Окрему категорію серед корпусу подільських монетних знахідок складають 12 «демонетизованих» монет (11,65 %), тобто таких, що оформлені як прикраси. Наявність корпусу знахідок античних монет VІ–І ст. до Р. Х. на території Поділля, у тому числі знахідок монетних скарбів, пунктів скупчення одиничних знахідок, особливо локацій з поєднанням скупчення таких знахідок і скарбів, а також наявність серед монетних знахідок «демонетизованих» монет, дала підстави для визначення ймовірності існування в цьому історичному регіоні України в досліджуваний період товарно-грошового господарства з використанням монет як платіжного засобу. Хоча зрозуміло, ці товарно-грошові відносини не були настільки розвинутими, як у грецьких колоніях Північного Причорномор‘я та в сусідніх фракійських племен.        У статті на підставі аналізу нумізматичних джерел доведено, що Північно-чорноморська торгівля на теренах Поділля в VI–І ст. до Р. Х. була пов‘язана з Ольвією, особливо протягом IV–ІІІ ст. до Р. Х. А південно-західний вектор торгівельної діяльності населення Поділля в VI–І ст. до Р. Х. був пов‘язаний із фракійськими землями, звідки надходили не лише монети грецьких колоній Західного Причорномор‘я та фракійські монети, а й частково монети Македонії. Найбільше знахідок фракійських та македонських монет припадає на емісії IV–ІІІ ст. до Р. Х.
КОРПУС МОЛОДШИХ НОМІНАЛІВ ОЛЬВІЙСЬКОЇ КАРБОВАНОЇ МІДІ ПЕРШОЇ ПОЛОВИНИ IV СТ. ДО Р. Х.
Authors: Kolesnichenko Yevgeniy
Published: July 2023

Мета статті полягає у доповненні та систематизації дрібних мідних монетних типів та їхніх різновидів емітованих у першій чверті-середині ІV ст. до Р. Х., і укладенні їхнього каталогу.

Стаття є результатом багаторічної праці автора над архівом штемпелів ольвійської міді першої половини IV ст. до Р. Х. з подальшим дослідженням із застосуванням сукупності нумізматичних методів, а саме: візуального аналізу, ідентіфікації та типологізації монет, порівняльного методу.

Наукова новизна полягає у поділі усього корпуса на чотири групи, які представлені максимальною кількістю типів і різновидів, 30 з яких раніше були неопублікованими. Дана робота складає один із сегментів ольвійської нумізматики. У кожній окремій публікації автор переслідує мету максимально опрацювати опубліковані матеріали та додати нові знахідки з їх подальшим осмисленням.

Вагомий внесок нумізматичного матеріалу, який мав місце у сфері нумізматичних досліджень протягом останніх 30 років, багато в чому змінив уявлення про монетну справу Ольвії в цілому. До пріоритетних аспектів нумізматичних досліджень належать архівація та введення до наукового обігу нового нумізматичного матеріалу з метою створення бази штемпелів. Як показують реалії, багато навіть добре вивчених періодів піддаються корекції та змінам.
Experimental Study for the Influence of Operating Parameters on Copper Electrorefining Process
Authors: Abbas Hayder M. , Najim Sarmad T.
Published: July 2023

Copper electrodeposition by electrorefining process in acidic sulfate media contains 40 g/l of cupric ions and 160 g/l of sulfuric acid was achieved to study the influence of the operating parameters on cathode purity, surface morphology, deposition rate, current efficiency and power consumption. These operating parameters and there ranges are: current density 200, 300 and 400 A/m2, electrolyte temperature 35, 50 and 65 oC, electrodes spacing 15, 30 and 45 mm and electrolyte residence time 6, 4 and 2 h were utilized. XRF, SEM and EDX analyses were attained to clarify the properties of the produced cathode.
The objective static analysis of spatial errors in simulations
Authors: Found Bryan , Rogers Doug , Metz Hermann
Published: July 2023

The Pattern Evidence Analysis Toolbox software (Found, Rogers & Schmittat, 1994) has been specifically designed to take accurate spatial measurements from static handwriting traces including signatures. Forensic handwriting specialists in casework frequently encounter signatures of questionable authenticity. Some criticism has been levelled at this forensic field resulting from the lack of objective data used to draw conclusions regarding the authenticity of questioned signatures. In this study a range of spatial measure ments of 200 known signatures, collected from 10 individuals, was compared to 140 forgeries of their signatures made by 14 forgers. It was found that the forgeries as a group did display significant numbers of spatial errors when compared to genu ine signatures. The results indicate that measurement of spatial errors could be a source of information which can be used to discriminate between possible simulations and genuine signatures, and provide data on the types of errors likely to occur. Information obtained in this study has been used for the devel opment of software (Found, Rogers & Schmittat, 1998), which may ultimately be practicable in the forensic environment.
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Millî Görüş Hareketi’nin toplumsal cinsiyet politikası: Bir feminist jeopolitik denemesi
Authors: AR Mazlum
Published: July 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı, Millî Görüş Hareketi’nin jeopolitik tahayyülünün cinsiyetçi kurulumunu ve toplumsal cinsiyet politikasına yönelik ideolojik söylem ve pratiğini analiz etmektir. Araştırmanın veri seti; Millî Görüş siyasal partilerinin katılım sağladığı genel seçim dönemlerine ait milletvekili kesin aday listeleri, parti programları ve seçim beyannamelerinden elde edilmiştir. Siyasal partilerin kadın kimliğine yönelik ifadeleri eleştirel söylem analiziyle değerlendirilmiş ve tematik bağlantıları içerik analizi tekniğiyle çözümlenerek kavramsal ilişki ağları oluşturulmuştur. Ayrıca milletvekili kesin aday listelerinden elde edilen veriler ArcGIS programı aracılığıyla haritalandırılarak kadın temsil pratiğinin mekânsal dağılımları görselleştirilmiştir. Sonuç olarak araştırmada, Millî Görüş’ün toplumsal cinsiyet politikasının türdeş bir kuruluma dayandığı ve temsil pratiğinin eril bir coğrafi semiyolojiye sahip olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Effectiveness of Behavior Management Intervention in Migraine With a Focus on Comorbid Depressive
Authors:   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran., Safarionpur Kimia , Zebardast Azra ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran., Saberi Alia ,   Department of Neurology, Neuroscience Research Center, Poursina Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
Published: July 2023

Background: Migraine negatively affects sufferers’ physical and mental health and social and economic status. Objectives: This study compared the effectiveness of behavior management therapy and pharmacotherapy in reducing migraine-related disabilities with and without focusing on comorbid depressive symptoms. Materials & Methods: This quasi-experimental study has a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The study was conducted on migrainous patients with comorbid depressive symptoms referred to neurology clinics in Rasht City, Iran, in 2021. A total of 18 female patients were selected using purposive sampling based on neurological diagnosis and the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM-5) criteria for depressive disorder. The participants were randomly assigned to two groups after matching regarding age and severity of depression. Combined therapy (behavior management intervention [BM] and pharmacotherapy [P]) was performed in two groups during eight sessions, with (case group) and without (control group) focusing on comorbid depressive symptoms. The data were collected using the Beck depression inventory (BDI-II), the headache disability inventory (HDI) , and the headache diary (HD) and analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance. Results: The first therapeutic approach was significantly superior to the second in reducing migraine-related disabilities (F(2, 13)=10.43, P<0.05, Wilks Lambda=0.384, partial Ƞ2=0.616). Conclusion: Combined therapy (BM & P) focusing on comorbid depressive symptoms can be an alternative or complementary therapeutic method to reduce various disabilities in migraine patients.
Non-glaucomatous Optic Disc Cupping: A Brief Review
Authors:   Department of Eye, Eye Research Center, School of Medicine, Amiralmomenin Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Behboudi Hassan , Azaripour Ebrahim ,   Department of Eye, Eye Research Center, School of Medicine, Amiralmomenin Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
Published: July 2023

Although optic disc cupping is mostly seen in glaucoma patients, it can occur in non-glaucomatous optic neuropathies (NGON). The characteristics of NGON are cupping toxic optic neuropathies, optic neuritis, compressive ischemia, and hereditary nature. The basic components of optic disc cupping are prelaminar and laminar. Prelaminar thinning, which seemed to be non-specific, occurs in all types of retinal ganglion cell axon loss; such as compressive, ischemic, and inflammatory events; glaucoma; and aging. This form of cupping is usually shallow, with less excavation of the optic disc. Laminar type of cupping which is a clinically profound type of cupping, may damage peripapillary scleral and lamina cribrosa. Sometimes experienced clinicians cannot clearly distinguish glaucomatous from non-glaucomatous cupping. The non-glaucomatous optic neuropathy has more neuroretinal rim pallor with less excavation of the disc than in glaucoma. It also involves central visual acuity and color vision in primary levels with visual field defects aligned vertically and respecting the midline. Evaluation of the patient’s medical records, disease presentation, ocular function, and examination are also crucial. Secondary examinations, including visual field examination and optical coherence tomography (OCT) or neuroimaging, facilitate the disease’s differentiation. This review presents the methods of examining a patient with an increased cup-to-disc ratio.
MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING OF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS IN THE DECISION-MAKING SYSTEM AT THE ENTERPRISE
Authors:   Dnipro State Agrarian and Economic University, Savanchuk Tetіana , Chernetska Olga ,   Dnipro State Agrarian and Economic University, Gubarik Olga ,   Dnipro State Agrarian and Economic University
Published: July 2023

The article considers the division of administrative expenses into groups according to such criteria as obligation and the possibility of savings. It was established that according to the first criterion, all administrative costs in the management accounting system should be divided into discretionary, which can be relatively easily waived, and mandatory. According to the second criterion, items of expenses are distinguished according to which it is possible to determine the ways of their reduction and such expenses that cannot be reduced. It was determined that it is necessary to search for ways to save on items of mandatory expenses. The expediency of allocating the following items of administrative expenses is substantiated: general corporate expenses, expenses for business trips and maintenance of the company's management apparatus, expenses for maintaining the main means of administrative purposes, fees for professional services, communication expenses, expenses for overcoming conflicts, taxes and fees, fees for bank services and other expenses. An in-depth list of administrative costs is defined for each of these articles. It was established that administrative costs are specific costs, the reduction of which can be influenced by a management decision, without significant impact on the results of the production process. It was determined that in order to manage the amount of administrative costs, it is appropriate to divide them into fixed and variable. The division of costs into fixed and variable will allow budgeting of such costs and the use of various management accounting tools. An improved structure of account 92 «Administrative expenses» is proposed for the formation of information about the amount of variable and constant administrative expenses in accounting. When forming the structure of account 92 «Administrative expenses» it is proposed to open accounts of the third order in the section of defined items of administrative expenses. Accounts of the fourth order – in terms of the division of costs into fixed and variable. Such a division will allow obtaining from the company's financial accounting system the information necessary for managing administrative expenses.
FUNCTIONING OF THE RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN CUSTOMS LOGISTICS
Authors:   National Aviation University, Kostiunik Olena , Sivashenko Tetiana ,   National Aviation University
Published: July 2023

The article examines the main tasks of the concept of the risk management system in customs logistics: information space, development of universally innovative programs for identifying risks and their fixation, necessary resources for optimal distribution, risk minimization, damage assessment, customs control strategy. The process of risk management in customs logistics is considered in stages: in the first stage, the collection and processing of information about goods and vehicles moving across the customs border is carried out. An important factor determining the validity and effectiveness of the decisions made is the completeness, promptness and reliability of the information used for the development and implementation of measures to prevent and minimize risks. At the second stage, identification and assessment of risks is carried out. This stage involves the determination of: a set of risk-creating factors and conditions; customs operations, during the implementation of which there is a possibility of violation of customs legislation; criteria that make it possible to assign goods and foreign trade operations to the group with dangerous conditions. The third stage of risk management is the development and implementation of measures, when applying the risk management system in customs logistics, risk reduction programs should be developed, inspections of the financial and economic activities of enterprises participating in foreign economic activity should be carried out, risk profiles should be constantly updated, and control indicators should be monitored. The fourth stage of the risk management process involves summarizing the results of the measures taken and making adjustments. The development of an effective risk management system and its system-forming components is one of the most important directions for improving customs logistics mechanisms today. The risk management system is an effective mechanism aimed at ensuring the interests of all subjects of customs legal relations – both customs authorities and the state in general, as well as conscientious subjects of foreign economic activity, which corresponds to the general trends, principles and standards of modern customs administration, as well as is confirmed by international and, accordingly, national priorities of customs policy.
SECURITY PRINCIPLES FOR ENSURING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES IN THE CONDITIONS OF INDUSTRY 4.0
Authors:   Ukrainian Academy of Printing, Shtangret Andriy , Shyra Taras ,   Ukrainian Academy of Printing, Repa Yaroslav ,   Ukrainian Academy of Printing
Published: July 2023

The current results of the financial and economic activity of most Ukrainian industrial enterprises testify to their struggle for survival, based on the possibility of satisfying the limited demand of the population, the need to preserve the personnel and the most effective use of the available resource base. Innovative activity has a clear tendency to decline due to underfunding and increased pressure from foreign competitors and in the domestic market. The study is aimed at clarifying the changes taking place in economically developed countries in the process of implementing Industry 4.0, with further specification of the safety principles for ensuring the competitiveness of Ukrainian industrial enterprises. In order to consider the safety principles of ensuring the competitiveness of industrial enterprises, the following methods were applied: induction and deduction, comparison and systematization – in the study of the essential characteristics of the terms «fourth industrial revolution» and «Industry 4.0»; synthesis and analysis – to characterize the innovative activity of Ukrainian industrial enterprises; morphological analysis – to clarify the nature of the changes taking place in the industrial sector of economically developed countries, and outline the essence of the obstacles inhibiting the technological transformation of Ukrainian industrial enterprises; abstract-logical – for theoretical generalizations and research conclusions. In economically developed countries, the implementation of the fourth industrial revolution is taking place, which is based on comprehensive robotics and automation with the widest possible use of digital technologies. The development of the Industry 4.0 concept in the leading countries was designed to provide favorable conditions for improving the competitiveness of industrial enterprises. The ability of most Ukrainian enterprises to carry out technological transformation is limited not only by the lack of investment resources, in the absence of state support, but also by the course of processes associated with: deindustrialization of the national economy; a critically high share of the shadow economy; the current status of Ukraine as a donor country in relation to labor migration. The difference in the operating conditions of Ukrainian and foreign industrial enterprises deepens the technological lag with the loss of competitive advantages of domestic producers. The priority of changing the state policy regarding the development of high-tech industrial production in order to avoid increasing the threat and regarding the country’s competitiveness is substantiated.
FUNCTIONAL FINANCIAL BENCHMARKING IN THE INSURANCE MARKET OF UKRAINE
Authors:   State University of Economics and Technology, Suprun Anatolii , Suprun Nataliia ,   State University of Economics and Technology, Petrishyna Tetiana ,   State University of Economics and Technology
Published: July 2023

The article determines the importance of benchmarking as a tool for forming strategic decisions in the insurance business at the current stage. Functional benchmarking of financial parameters was chosen as an applied component of the study. Insurance companies as financial institutions operate exclusively with cash flows, which explain the approach chosen. Each sector of the Ukrainian economy has suffered from the war with russia. But the depth of losses and the time of the fall in individual industries differed significantly. The conducted analysis showed that the losses of the insurance business were immediate and very significant. Inefficiency and low financial stability were characteristic of most insurers in Ukraine even in the pre-war period. The market falls during the war only emphasized the previously accumulated problems. Benchmarking of financial parameters of TOP10 insurance companies was carried out based on real data of the non-life insurance sector. The first half of 2022 was chosen for the analysis, which is explained by heavy market and financial losses (related to the war) of all insurance market participants. A methodological problem (formation of statistical data and their systematization) was identified during the research. The methodological approach of conducting functional financial benchmarking, which was formed by the authors, made it possible to eliminate this problem. The main compared financial parameters, sources of initial information and presents the benchmarking procedure are defined. The basic financial parameters in comparison allow us to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the activities of insurers in today’s difficult conditions. The analysis showed that the market is in the conditions of a liquidity gap, which arose due to a sharp decrease in the receipt of insurance premiums and an increase in insurance payments. The problem of low capitalization, which is a common threat to all market participants, was identified. The problem of low efficiency also occurred in the pre-war period and worsened during the war. It is possible to predict a decrease in the number of market participants under the influence of the outlined problems in the near future. A number of solutions for overcoming crisis manifestations in the insurance market in the war and post-war periods are suggested in the article.
Using LSTM Network for Predicting Radio Mobile Networks’ Behaviors
Authors: Pham-Quoc Cuong
Published: July 2023

Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, machine learning anddeep learning with great recent achievements have been strongly impacting the mobile communication industry. The traditional method ofmobile network management and operation has been shifting toward automation and proactive monitoring. Forecasting radio mobile networks’behaviors in coexisting multi-layer technology mobile networks for improving resource allocation efficiency and optimizing network’s key performance indicators becomes a critical task. This paper proposes usingLong-Short Term Memory (LSTM) network for predicting radio networks’ behaviors based on real statistical data from operational supportsystems. The promising results show the potential of our approach. Theprediction results can help mobile network operators leverage networks’operating performance.
Magnetic Therapy of Problems Generated by Sports
Authors:   Schönblickstraße 95, 71272 Renningen, Germany Former member, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Stuttgart, Germany, Fähnle Manfred
Published: July 2023

The purpose of my paper is to find a therapy for the treatment of problems generated by extensive sports. The objective is to find another treatment than the treatment with medical drugs which often have unwanted bad side effects. The result is the suggestion of the magnetic therapy of problems generated by extensive sports, and the explanation of the physical processes underlying this therapy.
Old Log Houses in Northern Sweden
Authors:   Olasgarden Forest & Roads, Solvägen 9, 918 32 Sävar, Sweden, Wästerlund Iwan
Published: July 2023

Log houses from old times are desirable, since those houses have been standing for maybe 200 years, must be of good quality. How many 50- year-old houses are standing today? The problem is to find craftsmen today that know how these houses were built in case of restoration or modernizing these houses. This chapter may clarify some principles with old log houses. .
Density Functional Theory Study of the Secondorder Nonlinear Optical Properties of Novel Fluorenone Derivatives
Authors:   School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China, Jia Yuanyuan , Peng Daoling ,   Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, Ministry of Education; School of Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
Published: July 2023

Based on the molecular structure of novel fluorenone derivative named FO52, a series of new molecules have been designed by extending its π-conjugated bridge and introducing electron donor or acceptor substituents. The electronic transition and second-order non-linear optical response properties of these fluorenone derivatives were theoretically studied in detail by using the density functional theory computational methods. The results showed that the non-linear optical response of the molecule FO52 can be improved by introducing five-membered heterocycles into its skeleton structure. In addition, the introduction of strong substituents results in significant enhancement of the first hyperpolarizability of molecular nonlinear optical properties. These fluorenone derivatives could be treated as excellent candidates for nonlinear optical materials due to the narrow energy gap of its frontier molecular orbitals, distinct intramolecular charge transfer character and large first hyperpolarizabilities
PENGARUH WAKAF SAHAM DAN WAKAF PRODUKTIF TERHADAP PASAR MODAL SYARIAH SERTA PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI MASYARAKA
Authors: Mohammad Majduddin
Published: July 2023

This research aims to analyze the direct and indirect effects of stock endowments and productive endowments through the Islamic capital market on economic growth in Indonesia. The analysis method used is path analysis. The results of the research show that, directly, stock endowments have a positive and significant influence on the Islamic capital market, and the Islamic capital market also has a positive and significant influence on economic growth. On the other hand, productive endowments do not have a significant direct influence on the Islamic capital market or economic growth. Indirectly, both stock endowments and productive endowments through the Islamic capital market have a negative and non-significant influence on economic growth. Based on these analysis results, it can be concluded that stock endowments can be used as an instrument to develop the Islamic capital market in Indonesia and contribute positively to economic growth. Meanwhile, productive endowments still do not have a significant influence on the Islamic capital market or economic growth. Therefore, efforts are needed to enhance the effectiveness of productive endowments in driving the Islamic economy in Indonesia
Mapping Extremist Discourse Communities on Telegram: The Case of the Russian Imperial Movement and Its Affiliates
Authors: Morrell Sara
Published: July 2023

This paper maps discourse communities created by Russian extremists on Telegram. It assesses the extent to which discourse communities created by extremists identified through qualitative analysis in prior research are still present in a novel Telegram dataset and can be identified through Latent Dirichlet Allocation topic modeling and network analysis. It then compares the results of Louvian and Girvan-Newman network community detection methods and the topics assigned to each community to see if the underlying structure of association between topics is robust to the use of different methods for community detection. This work contributes to an understanding of how extremist groups operate online.
Repurposing the oncolytic virus VSV∆51M as a COVID-19 vaccine
Authors: Alkayyal Almohanad A. , Darwish Manar , Ajina Reham , Alabbas Saleh Y. , Alotaibi Mohammed A. , Alsofyani Abeer , Bokhamseen Maha , Hakami Maumonah , Albaradie Omar A. , Moglan Abdulaziz M. , Hala Sharif , Alsahafi Abdullah Faisal , Zakri Samer , Almuzaini Adnan , Alsharari Khamis , Kaboha Feras , Taher Mustafa Y. , Zein Haggag S. , Alroqi Fayhan , Mahmoud Ahmad Bakur
Published: July 2023

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic imposes an urgent and continued need for the development of safe and cost-effective vaccines to induce preventive responses for limiting major outbreaks around the world. To combat severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), we repurposed the VSV∆51M oncolytic virus platform to express the spike receptor-binding domain (RBD) antigen. In this study, we report the development and characterization of the VSV∆51M-RBD vaccine. Our findings demonstrate successful expression of the RBD gene by the VSV∆51M-RBD virus, inducing anti-RBD responses without attenuating the virus. Moreover, the VSV∆51M-RBD vaccine exhibited safety, immunogenicity, and the potential to serve as a safe and effective alternative or complementary platform to current COVID-19 vaccines.
Perceived public alarm and comprehension of risk communication messages about Lassa fever in Nigeria: a gauge of the risk communication model
Authors: Ben-Enukora Charity Amaka , Oyero Olusola , Okorie Nelson , Ejem Agwu Agwu , Omowale Adelabu Toafeek
Published: July 2023

Introduction

Lassa fever constitutes a threat to the public health system in Nigeria with the reoccurring annual epidemics and its attendant risk communication intervention challenges.

Objective

This study examined the influence of public alarm (if any) on respondents' comprehension of risk communication messages about the most common host of the Lassa virus, modes of transmission, risk factors, and protective measures for Lassa fever. The risk communication model (mental noise hypothesis) served as the benchmark for measuring respondents' perceptions in the most endemic states in Nigeria.

Method

The study adopted a quantitative approach, using the survey method. Data for this study were collected from 653 respondents through a structured questionnaire. Respondents were selected through a multi-stage sampling technique. Frequency tables were used to profile the respondents' characteristics and key variables while regression coefficients were used to draw inferences.

Results

The study found a high level of perceived public alarm among the respondents but maximum attention was paid to risk communication messages amid the high level of anxiety. Knowledge of the common Lassa virus-host, modes of transmission, risk factors, and risk reduction measures was adequate irrespective of the high level of perceived public alarm. Public alarm significantly influenced audience comprehension of the risk information about Lassa fever in Ebonyi and Ondo at r2 = 0.040 and 0.076, at p < 0.05 but not in Edo state at r2 = 0.010, at p > 0.05.

Conclusion

The authors conclude that devoting adequate attention to outbreak communication messages amid a high level of anxiety could lead to improved knowledge of infectious diseases.
Impact of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol on progression of aortic valve sclerosis and stenosis
Authors: Seo Jeong Hun , Kim Kang Hee , Chun Kwang Jin , Lee Bong-Ki , Cho Byung-Ryul , Ryu Dong Ryeol
Published: July 2023

Background

Little research has been assessed atherosclerotic risk factors at various stages of calcific aortic valve disease. This study sought to determine risk factors of patients with aortic valve sclerosis (AVS) and mild to moderate aortic stenosis (AS).

Methods

The study included 1,007 patients diagnosed with AVS or mild to moderate AS according to echocardiographic criteria. Patients were identified as a rapid progression group if the annualized difference in peak aortic jet velocity (Vmax) between two echocardiographic examinations was >0.08 m/s/yr in AVS and >0.3 m/s/yr in AS, respectively. We used multivariable logistic regression analyses to assess the factors associated with rapid disease progression or progression to severe AS.

Results

Among 526 AVS patients, higher LDL-C level (odds ratio [OR] 1.22/per 25 mg/dl higher LDL-C, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.05–1.43) was significantly associated with rapid disease progression. Compared to patients with LDL-C level <70 mg/dl, the adjusted OR for rapid progression were 1.32, 2.15, and 2.98 for those with LDL-C level of 70–95 mg/dl, 95–120 mg/dl, and ≥120 mg/dl, respectively. Among 481 mild to moderate AS patients, the baseline Vmax (OR 1.79/per 0.5 m/s higher Vmax, 95% CI 1.18–2.70) was associated with rapid progression. Compared to patients with Vmax 2.0–2.5 m/s, the adjusted OR for rapid progression were 2.47, 2.78, and 3.49 for those with Vmax of 2.5–3.0 m/s, 3.0–3.5 m/s, and 3.5–4.0 m/s, respectively. LDL-C and baseline Vmax values were independently associated with progression to severe AS.

Conclusion

Atherosclerotic risk factors such as LDL-C were significantly associated with the rapid progression in AVS and baseline Vmax was important in the stage of mild to moderate AS.
A new superimposed model of the Tongnanba anticline in northeastern Sichuan and its exploration implications
Authors: Zhai Yonghe , Chen Zhuxin , Zhang Yuqing , Su Nan , Wang Lining , Ren Rong , Yang Geng
Published: July 2023

Understanding the structural style, kinematic process, and timing of superimposed structures worldwide is often difficult due to complex structure deformation process. Fortunately, the newly acquired high-quality seismic reflection data and geological observations covering the Tongnanba anticline provide an excellent chance to characterize such structures. Here, we used geological and seismic data from the Tongnanba region to evaluate the structural style and deformation sequence of Tongnanba anticline. In this regard, we propose a new model of the northeastern Sichuan Basin, which are different from the model that deep structures formed earlier than shallow structures demonstrated by previous studies, and we also discussed the implications of this new model for the deep oil and gas exploration. Compressed by Micangshan and Dabashan thrust belts and controlled by three detachment layers, the Tongnanba anticline shows a complex multi-stage, multi-directional, and multi-level superimposed structure. There were three deformation layers vertically, leading to the multi-level detachment thrust structure style. Specifically, the upper and middle deformation layers were mainly controlled by South Dabashan thrust belt in the early stage, forming long-distance detachment thrust structure extended in the NW-SE direction. A series of pop-up structures propagated toward the upper and middle detachment layers. On the other hand, the lower deformation layer was primarily controlled by the Micangshan thrust belt in the late stage, forming complex basement faults extended in the NE-SW direction, which was consistent with Trishear fault-propagation fold. Along the basement detachment developed multiple branch slopes spread from northeast to southwest. The middle and upper deformation layers was transformed by the basement faults, thus forming the complex superimposed structure of north-south zonation and east-west segmentation at present. It was such complex superimposed structure that control the process of hydrocarbon accumulation and adjustment in each deformation layer, and the deep-ultra-deep ancient oil and gas reservoirs may be worth of exploring.