bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of Moral Motivation and Driving Distance on the Perceived Usefulness and Purchase Intention of Electric Vehicles
Authors:   The Institute of Management and Economy Research, Choy Min-Kyung
Published: January 2024

Purpose - This study examines the effect of consumers' motivations on the perception and purchase intentions of electric cars. Specifically, it empirically analyzes how moral motivations based on personal environmental values and norms in car usage and purchasing influence the perceived usefulness and purchase intentions of electric cars. Furthermore, it investigates whether the influence of moral motivations on perceived usefulness and purchase intentions varies according to the user's driving characteristics.
Design/methodology/approach - An online survey was conducted with 234 respondents, by setting criteria for participants as car owners or primary car users within their households, ensuring the sample composition was not biased in terms of the presence or absence of experience with eco-friendly cars.
Findings - The research findings indicate that perceived usefulness mediates the effect of consumers' moral motivations on their intention to purchase electric cars. The results of the moderating effect of driving distance on perceived usefulness revealed a significant interaction effect; however, there was no significant interaction effect on purchase intentions. Specifically, for individuals with shorter driving distances, as consumers' moral motivations increase, their perception of the usefulness of electric cars also increases. In contrast, for those with longer driving distances, the increase in perceived usefulness due to moral motivations shows a decreasing trend.
Research implications or Originality - This study considered individual driving characteristics that previous research on electric vehicle adoption overlooked, and suggested that setting specific communicating points for electric cars according to driving distance levels might be effective. Lastly, it proposes directions for future research that motivations influencing eco-friendly vehicle purchases may differ based on driving characteristics
Equity Financing for Innovation and Firm Value: International Evidence
Authors:   The Institute of Management and Economy Research, d d
Published: January 2024

Purpose - This study investigates the impact of equity financing on the valuation of R&D investments using a sample of firms from 33 countries from 1997 to 2018.
Design/methodology/approach - I use a modified version of the valuation regression widely used in the literature.
Findings - I find evidence that R&D investments are more highly valued when financed through equity. In contrast, debt financing does not affect the valuation of R&D investments. I also document that the impact of equity financing on R&D investment valuation weakens during the financial crisis.
Research implications or Originality - In light of the distinctive characteristics of innovative investment, previous research investigates its relationship with financing. What remains unexamined, however, is how financing choices impact the way investors value innovative investments. This study seeks to bridge this gap in the existing body of research using a sample of firms from 33 countries from 1997 to 2018, for 22 years.
Surge suppressօrs fօr DC semicօnductօr switching devices
Authors: Sabalaeva N. , Illariօnօv V. , Inosov S.
Published: January 2024

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INVESTMENT AND INNOVATION ACTIVITY OF HIGH-TECH TNCs IN CONDITIONS OF GLOBALIZATION
Authors:   Dnipro University of Technology, Herasymenko
Published: January 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of modern trends in investment and innovation activities of hightech multinational companies (TNCs). The key factors of the intensive development of TNCs in the world economy are outlined. It is established that innovations play an increasingly important role in the competitive advantages of TNCs in modern conditions. The results and dynamics of investments in research and development (R&D) of leading TNCs, net income and the number of employees were analyzed. It is emphasized that the strengthening of international competition in the conditions of growing techno-globalism makes it necessary to improve the innovative activity of TNCs through its internationalization. The features of the creation and functioning of international strategic alliances in the innovation sphere are considered. Innovations and the development of innovation systems, as well as the consequences of the entry of companies into global value chains in developing countries and the level of their innovation potential, where TNCs of Europe and the USA have located their productions, are analyzed. As a consequence of the globalization of innovation processes, subsidiaries of TNCs also have economic advantages, gaining access to local «pools of knowledge» and thus enriching their innovation process. The author analyzed the level of innovation potential in developing countries (host countries-partners of TNCs), with the geography of the location of their productions of TNCs in European countries and the USA. It was noted that one of the main changes in the innovative strategies of TNCs since the early 1990s was the movement towards "international training companies" and the use of foreign laboratories as "knowledge incubators" to generate new scientific achievements that can strengthen their technological uniqueness. The trend of TNCs to the global search for new scientific knowledge and technological opportunities, a significant part of which is embedded in local innovation networks and scientific personnel, has been revealed. This shows that different ways of solving the problem of tacit knowledge are related to different modes of innovation organization, learning processes and learning orientations.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC COMPONENT ANALYSIS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION HUMAN POTENTIAL
Authors:   State University of Infrastructure and Technologies, Shevchuk Vladyslava
Published: January 2024

The article analyzes the main indicators of the functioning of the European Union's labor market, which characterize the socio-economic component of the EU's human potential. The study was conducted using such general scientific and special research methods as the method of abstraction, analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, graphical and analytical method, and system analysis. The socio-economic component of the human potential of the European Union was considered through the following criteria: population dynamics, number of unemployed and unemployment rate (total and by gender), gender gap in unemployment, share of young people who do not work, study or acquire professional skills (NEET generation), employment rate (total, by gender and by age group), gender gap in employment, share of self-employed, temporarily employed and part-time workers. The analysis of these indicators made it possible to outline the state and trends in the development of the labor market and the socio-economic component of the human potential of the European Union. Based on the study, it was found that the labor market of the EU countries is slowly demonstrating positive dynamics of development and the following trends: a gradual decrease in the unemployment rate and the number of unemployed since 2013; excess of the unemployment rate of women over the unemployment rate of men – the gender gap in unemployment has hardly changed in recent years and remained at the level of 0.7 percentage points; a slight decrease in the share of young people who are not working, studying or acquiring professional skills; an increase in the employment rate; reduction of the gender gap in employment, albeit at a slower pace in recent years; changes in the structure of the EU labor market, namely an increase in the share of employed persons aged 55-64 and a decrease in the share of employed persons aged 15-24, a larger gender gap in employment in older age groups, an increase in the number and share of persons with higher secondary and higher education among those employed aged 20-64; a decrease in the share of part-time, temporary, and self-employed workers in the pre-pandemic period, and an increase in part-time and selfemployment during the pandemic in 2020-2021.
STATE SUPPORT FOR THE RECOVERY OF SMALL BUSINESS IN UKRAINE IN THE POST-WAR PERIOD: INDUSTRY ASPECT
Authors:   Poltava University of Economics and Trade, Strilets Viktoriia , Pedchenko Nataliia ,   Poltava University of Economics and Trade, Yarish Olena ,   Poltava University of Economics and Trade, Sokil Andrii ,   Poltava University of Economics and Trade, Mukha Myroslav ,   Poltava University of Economics and Trade
Published: January 2024

The purpose of the article is to study state support for the recovery of small businesses in Ukraine in the post-war period. Methodology of research. The study uses a combination of empirical research methods (measurement, comparison, observation) to determine the current state of entrepreneurship, as well as a graphic method and construction of trends to determine forecasts of the financial results of small business enterprises, taking into account forecast data on the dynamics of the GDP of Ukraine for 2024 by various organizations (Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, the World Bank, the European Commission, the NBU, the IMF and the EBRD). Findings. It is substantiated that with a shortage of financial resources, it is first necessary to restore those sectors of the economy that form Ukraine's competitive advantages on the world market. The most priority areas of economic recovery have been determined: agriculture; metallurgical industry and metalworking; development of startups and information technologies; military complex. The current state and problems in each industry were studied, and the key prospects for the development of small business in the post-war period were determined. Forecasting the financial results of profitable small business enterprises confirmed the hypothesis about the need for state intervention in the process of business recovery. Practical value. Measures of state support for small enterprises based on the sectoral approach are proposed, which will increase Ukraine's competitiveness on the world market. In the agricultural sector, providing subsidies and assistance in development, as well as improving infrastructure; in the metallurgical industry and metalworking – strengthening financial support and financing of scientific research and innovations in the field of metallurgy and metalworking; for the development of startups and information technologies: Financial support for startups and innovative projects in the field of information technologies; acceleration and incubation programs for young companies; development of IT specialist training programs and provision of access to current educational materials; Stimulation of scientific research in the field of information technologies; regarding the military complex: financing the production and purchase of new military equipment; stimulation of the military-industrial complex through state contracts; support programs for veterans and military personnel, etc.
Orientare con le discipline STEAM
Authors: Sicurello Rossana
Published: January 2024

L'importanza di avere solide conoscenze in ambito tecnologico e scientifico senza dubbio negli ultimi anni è diventata una necessità che tende ad amplificarsi ogni giorno sempre di più. Rispetto a ciò, a livello europeo, è stato promosso l'approccio alle discipline STEM, acronimo di Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics. Negli ultimi anni si sono affermate anche le discipline STEAM, acronimo di Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics che rappresentano un ampliamento rispetto alle STEM e, al tempo stesso, un completamento. Le discipline STEAM si trovano oggi al centro di un grande dibattito che coinvolge scuole, università e aziende sia per il loro ruolo da protagoniste nell'attuale mercato del lavoro, sia per la capacità di essere motore di cambiamento in un mondo in rapido mutamento. In tal senso, il ruolo dell'orientamento alle discipline STEAM risulta fondamentale.
Transforming higher education: From Flipped lessons and MOOCs to lifelong learning for archaeologists
Authors: Chavarría Arnau Alexandra , Dal Bon Cecilia
Published: January 2024

This paper explores the transformative impact of flipped learning and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) on higher education, specifically in the field of medieval archaeology at the University of Padova. It delves into the implementation of these innovative approaches, their effects on student performance, and the valuable insights gained from student feedback. Additionally, it highlights the global reach of MOOCs created as a complement to these courses, including their multiple functions and implications also for lifelong learning. The findings suggest that blending online and traditional teaching can create a dynamic and inclusive educational experience that caters to the needs of traditional students, professional archaeologists who want to improve their skills and competencies and enthusiasts of archaeology.
Introduzione. Famiglie con Forced Migration. Background: politiche, pratiche e appartenenze
Authors: Consoli Teresa , Elia Anna
Published: January 2024

Il ruolo giocato dalle famiglie nella riuscita dei percorsi di inserimento è am-piamente riconosciuto, ma assai poco tematizzato e valorizzato nelle pratiche e nelle politiche rivolte ai migranti sui territori di arrivo. L'approccio indivi-dualizzante al migrante sollecita processi di infantilizzazione e spesso impone separazioni forzate anche dai legami familiari. Il numero monografico vuole porre l'attenzione sul transnazionalismo che caratterizza le vite di molti mi-granti, sulla trasformazione che investe i modelli familiari sia per i minori e gli adulti soli che con-vivono con famiglie rimaste nei luoghi di origine, sia per le famiglie che affrontano sul territorio di arrivo la rinegoziazione dei ruoli e del-le aspettative genitoriali.
Forced migration, family, and separation: The case of Kurdish families in Italy
Authors: Ince Beqo Gül
Published: January 2024

This article explores how the case of refugee families highlights the challenges faced by migrant families, particularly in the experience of transnational fami-ly-making. The analysis is based on two different ethnographic research, (2014-2016) and (2017-2018), which collected qualitative data by means of semi-structured interviews with first-generation Kurdish refugees. The results show that the experiences of ‘forced migration' and ‘forced settlement' affect family relationships mainly at the affective (ties and relationships) and norma-tive (roles and expectations) levels, and that at each migration stage the com-bination of these spheres changes, weighing differently on family relation-ships.
Essere padri e rifugiati. Riflessioni sulle concezioni e le pratiche emergenti di genitorialità
Authors: Elia Anna , Fedele Valentina
Published: January 2024

Le autrici presentano una ricerca condotta in Calabria sull'esperienza della paternità nella migrazione forzata. La questione della paternità è stata trala-sciata negli studi sulle famiglie transnazionali e comincia ad essere presente nelle analisi sulla genitorialità nelle migrazioni forzate a partire dalla crisi mi-gratoria del 2015. L'attenzione viene rivolta soprattutto alle barriere ai pro-cessi di inclusione sociale ed economica dei padri e su come queste impattino sull'esercizio della paternità. L'articolo propone di mutare la prospettiva di analisi dal contesto di arrivo, ai processi di soggettivazione dei padri mettendo in evidenza come la migrazione determini una peculiare presa di coscienza e messa in discussione della paternità, che ingenera forme ibride ed "emergenti" di genitorialità.
Le famiglie tutor come «spazio cuscinetto» nell'esperienza degli studenti universitari rifugiati
Authors: Girasella Elena , Tarsia Tiziana
Published: January 2024

Il contributo propone un'esperienza di accoglienza di studenti rifugiati a Messina nell'ambito dei cosiddetti Corridoi universitari. L'obiettivo è quello di implementare il repertorio di esperienze di buone pratiche di accoglienza. In particolare si descrive come l'azione progettuale delle famiglie tutor, proposta nell'ambito del protocollo di intesa tra i diversi partner, ricopre tre funzioni principali: di socializzazione ai contesti e di apprendimento (delle regole for-mali e informali, dei rituali), di mediazione con le persone autoctone e di con-tatto relazionale. Il punto di vista è quello degli operatori sociali nell'ambito di un'esperienza di accoglienza specifica. L'attenzione è posta sulle strategie e sulle conoscenze usate per costruire un'accoglienza che faciliti l'autonomia, la garanzia e la promozione dei diritti delle persone rifugiate.
Tra un mondo e l'altro. Minori non accompagnati e tutela volontaria
Authors: Montesanti Lucia , Veltri Francesca
Published: January 2024

Negli ultimi anni in Italia viene formalizzata la figura di tutore volontario per minori non accompagnati (Legge n. 47/2017). Si tratta di una figura al confine tra attività volontaria e attività istituzionale, tra ruolo formale e informale, senza un modello di comportamento ancora ben definito e regolamentato. Il tutore non è un genitore adottivo o affidatario, tuttavia, essendo tenuto ad oc-cuparsi del benessere materiale ed emotivo del minore, deve stabilire con lui un rapporto definito come "genitorialità sociale", aiutandolo a interiorizzare norme e comportamenti del contesto di arrivo. Ciò in sociologia è noto come "processo di socializzazione", e nella sua forma primaria è in genere gestito dalla famiglia di appartenenza. L'articolo si interroga sul ruolo dei tutori vo-lontari nella transizione dei minori soli da un universo sociale all'altro, da una socializzazione all'altra, sul concetto di ‘genitore sociale' e sulle reti che sup-portano questo ruolo a livello istituzionale, professionale e di società civile.
La pratica della cittadinanza affettiva
Authors: Lampredi Giacomo
Published: January 2024

Questo contributo affronta il concetto di cittadinanza affettiva per interpretare le trasformazioni sociali, affettive e politiche prodotte dalle migrazioni forza-te. Il concetto mette in luce come ogni politica prefiguri implicitamente model-li relazionali che prescrivono ai cittadini cosa devono provare verso sé stessi, verso gli altri e verso gli "esterni". Se molti studi si sono focalizzati sul modo in cui si può "governare attraverso l'affetto", ben pochi si sono concentrati sul modo in cui attraverso le emozioni si possono trasformare i confini morali che alternativamente includono ed escludono. Questo articolo, analizzando il coinvolgimento solidale dei membri della società civile nei confronti di mi-granti, richiedenti asilo e rifugiati, esplora le condizioni in cui l'affetto emerge da rotture di abitudini consolidate, trasformando i confini morali che sosten-gono e legittimano disuguali distribuzioni di risorse, potere e diritti tra gli in-dividui.
Forme di re/istituzione di politiche sociali integrate con i Rom
Authors: Carbone Silvia
Published: January 2024

I Rom, Sinti e Caminanti sono ancora oggi il gruppo sociale maggiormente marginalizzato, quindi diventa significativo attraverso loro riflettere su una delle questioni centrali della nostra epoca contemporanea: la scolarizzazione. L'obiettivo della ricerca è osservare quali miglioramenti sono avvenuti a se-guito di un intervento integrato di politiche socio-educative contro la disper-sione. Questa indagine non è stata incentrata sulla ricerca delle differenze identitarie dei bimbi RSC, ma su quegli elementi e processi di cambiamento a livello integrato che, nonostante la diversità e nella diversità, rendendo la co-munità, la scuola e le famiglie RSC protagonisti del cambiamento attraverso degli interventi integrati, e che possono diventare utili per contrastare la di-spersione scolastica. Per far ciò, la ricerca si è concentrata su un gruppo di Rom di Messina coinvolto in un progetto di politica socio-educativa basato su un approccio integrato, denominato "L'inclusione e integrazione dei bambini Rom, Sinti e Caminanti", promosso dal Ministero del lavoro e delle politiche sociali e svolto in collaborazione con il Ministero dell'istruzione, dell'università e della ricerca. Per analizzare ciò ci siamo chiesti: cosa poteva accadere a quegli studenti RSC se il progetto non fosse stato avviato? A tal fi-ne è stata condotta una ricerca controfattuale che, attraverso l'uso di strumenti qualitativi (interviste a testimoni privilegiati, ai docenti e alle famiglie Rom) e quantitativi (alle famiglie e agli studenti), ha permesso la valutazione della va-riazione degli outcome oggettivi. Inoltre, è stato preso in esame un campione di controllo, assimilabile in termini statistici, cioè che presentassero caratteristi-che medie paragonabili e bilanciate, e che non fossero coinvolti nel progetto analizzato. Per avere indicazioni sull'efficacia del progetto sin dal breve pe-riodo siamo andati alla ricerca di esiti osservabili nell'immediato: puntualità alle lezioni; giorni di assenza; interesse dei genitori per l'apprendimento dei figli; voti in matematica/italiano. Quello che è emerso dalla ricerca, rispetto agli indicatori osservati, è che l'intervento integrato ha prodotto una variazio-ne nella direzione attesa, di notevole entità e statisticamente significativa. Se guardiamo al gruppo di controllo notiamo come vi sia una tendenza generaliz-zata al peggioramento nel tempo per gli indicatori d'interesse. Per il gruppo dei trattati, l'intervento integrato ha arrestato o addirittura invertito questa ten-denza provocando il notevole miglioramento in termini relativi.
ЗДОРОВ’Я СТУДЕНТСЬКОЇ МОЛОДІ ТА ЇЇ ВІДНОШЕННЯ ДО ЗДОРОВОГО СПОСОБУ ЖИТТЯ
Authors: Радаєва Ірина , Устянська Ольга , Поліщук Любов , Еберле Лідія
Published: January 2024

Стан здоров'я молодого покоління – найважливіший показник благополуччя держави, який є репродуктивним, інтелектуальним та культурним резервом суспільства. В статті досліджено питання відношення студентів до здорового способу життя, дотримання ними правильного співвідношення відпочинок/робота та визначено самооцінку стану здоров'я студентської молоді. Проводилось дослідження методом анкетування студентів 1-3 курсів факультету хімії та фармації. Виявлено переважно позитивне ставлення сучасної молоді до здорового способу життя. Водночас дослідження виявляє суперечність між бажаннями студентів та реальною поведінкою – вони розуміють, що малорухливий спосіб життя шкідливо впливає на стан здоров'я, але при цьому не хочуть нічого міняти. Це свідчить про актуальність проведення роз'яснювальної роботи щодо доцільності раціонального підходу до здоров'я.
Strategi Telecommuting Work: Sejauh Mana Pengaruhnya terhadap Kepuasan Kerja dan Kinerja
Authors: Suryani Irma , Amalia Rizki , Zainul Zaida Rizqi , Rahmani Sari , Riamanda Irin
Published: January 2024

This study focuses on the relationship between telecommuting work with performance, job satisfaction, and work-life balance. This research is important because the telecommuting policy has been taken by many institutions considering the advantages of this policy are very efficient, such as reducing costs, time, and space. This study aims to provide an overview of the extent to which the impact of telecommunications works on the behavior of workers, especially workers in a university environment. Using descriptive research methods, this research used online questionnaires distributed to 174 lecturers at Syiah Kuala University. The data was analysed using SEM AMOS to see  and test the relationship between variables. The results showed that telecommuting work showed a positive and significant relationship to job satisfaction, work-life balance, and performance. Likewise, the relationship between work-life balance, satisfaction, and performance showed positive and significant results. Finally, work-life balance and job satisfaction mediate the relationship between telecommuting work and performance.

Keywords: Telecommuting Work, Job Performance, Job Satisfaction, Work-Life Balance.
Determinan Keuangan Keperilakuan Heuristic dan Herding Analysis terhadap Keputusan Investasi Berbasis Syariah
Authors: Rozak Abdul , Nugraha Nugraha , Sari Maya
Published: January 2024

Increasing investor interest in investing will certainly increase transaction activity in capital market, so that it will have an impact on the smooth running of company's operations. Business activities that run well and safely will increase the rate of economic growth. Relatively affordable investment capital as launched by Indonesia Stock Exchange since 2015 by holding the "Yuk Nabung Saham" campaign aimed at inviting investors to invest by buying stocks or other instruments on a regular basis at Capital Market. Throughout 2021, the growth in the number of investors has increased very significantly, especially for novice investors from millennial generation to invest in several sharia instruments. This study aims to examine heuristic bias (representativeness, overconvidence) and herding financial behavior models of sharia-based investment decisions for millennials in the West Java region. Quantitative research with a causal design was applied using a purposive sampling technique by collecting a questionnaire of 180 respondents. Meanwhile, the data analysis method uses the PLS software application. The results showed that financial variable representativeness behavior had a significant negative effect on investment decisions of millennial generation in West Java, while financial variables of overconfidence and herding behavior had a significant positive effect on investment decisions of millennial generation in the West Java region.
Efek Perilaku dan Persepsi Milenial terhadap Minat Menggunakan Mobile Banking Perbankan Syariah di Indonesia
Authors: Aisyah Muniaty
Published: January 2024

The millennial generation dominates digital banking activity in Indonesia becauseof their dynamic behavior in accessing the internet. This study will analyze theeffects of Millennial behavior and their perception of Islamic banks on theirinterest in using its mobile banking with PLS analysis. The results showed thatonly Millennials' online behavior significantly influenced their perception ofIslamic banking and their interest in using mobile banking of Islamic banks, whileMillennials' financial behavior only influenced their interest in using it.Conversely, Millennial online transportation behavior does not affect eitherperception or interest in using mobile banking of Islamic banks. This study alsoshows that although Millennials' online and financial behavior significantly affectstheir interest in using mobile banking of Islamic banks, most Millennials prefer touse e-wallets such as Go-pay or OVO for their daily online transactions’ activitiesfor several different reasons.
Budgeting Management for the Top Priority and National Priority Programs of Nawacita
Authors: Biswan Ali Tafriji , Farida Fitria Nur , Sandi Hendrik Heri
Published: January 2024

Among many of the government-sector programs are the Top Priority and National Priority Programs. These programs translate the government's vision, which is known as Nawacita. It is undeniable that the Top Priority and National Priority Programs certainly require a budget. However, whether the Top Priority and National Priority programs received preferential treatment in budgeting still became an issue. For this reason, this study was intended to analyze whether there was any special treatment given to the budgeting process compared to other programs in general. This qualitative research utilized a case study model based on observations, interviews, and literature studies on Performance-Based Budgeting (PBB) management in the public sector. It was revealed that there was no special treatment for budgeting the Top Priority and National Priority Programs. This study also found several problems related to the budgeting coordination, so that activity plans were not fully following the budget. Finally, this study suggested that a greater need for budgeting skills and the importance of detailing budget information were also crucial.
Faktor-Faktor Determinan dalam Produktivitas Karyawan di BP Swalayan: Studi Analisis Kinerja pada Usaha Ritel
Authors: Ulya Zikriatul , Dewi Meutia
Published: January 2024

This study aims to analyze the influence of leadership style, work discipline, motivation, income, on morale in improving employee performance at BP Swalayan in Peureulak District. The data used in this studyis primary data using a questionnaire and distributed to the respondents in the study. The data analysis technique in this study uses Partial Least Square (PLS). The results of this studyshows that the variables of work discipline, motivation, income have no effect on employee performance. For work discipline and motivation variables have no effect on morale. Meanwhile, leadership style and work enthusiasm affect employee performance. Leadership style and income variables influence work morale. The variables of work discipline and motivation have no effect on morale through employee performance. Leadership style and income variables affect morale through employee performance. The adjusted R Square value of the variable leadership style, work discipline, motivation, income, and morale is able to explain the employee performance variable of 85.3% and the Adjusted R Square Value of the morale variable is 40.5%.
Створення маскувальних малюнків за допомогою машинного навчання
Authors: Цибуля Сергій , Ратушний Сергій , Цибуля Надія
Published: January 2024

Стрімкий розвиток технологій штучного інтелекту відкриває значні перспективи використання нейронних мереж як методу машинного навчання для розроблення засобів маскування. Метою статті є висвітлення результатів використання алгоритмів машинного навчання, зокрема, згорткового варіаційного автоенкодеру, для аналізу текстурних особливостей різних типів місцевостей, генерування текстурних паттернів та створення маскувального малюнку засобів маскування. На основі отриманих результатів були створені маскувальні малюнки засобів маскування, характерні для конкретних типів місцевості, зображення яких слугували вхідними даними. Під час роботи використані наступні методи досліджень: кількісний аналіз для оцінки якості відтворення зображень порівняно з оригіналами, якісний аналіз для перевірки візуальної якості згенерованих та відтворених зображень, а також структурний аналіз архітектури нейронної мережі та її впливу на результати моделювання. Всі ці методи є складовими частинами процесу застосування згорткових варіаційних автоенкодерів, які є одним із видів нейронних мереж та належать до класу генеративних моделей. Отримані результати розрахунків середнього значення латентного простору й відтворені, на їх основі, узагальнення зображення місцевості, свідчать про високий рівень ефективності розглянутих методів. Це є новим підходом до розв’язання проблеми створення маскувальних малюнків та розширює відомі способи розроблення засобів маскування. Визначено, що у контексті створення маскувальних малюнків варіаційні автоенкодери,, завдяки своїй архітектурі та принципу роботи, мають декілька переваг перед іншими алгоритмами машинного навчання: вони здатні кодувати зображення у низькорозмірні простори та декодувати-відтворювати їх, можуть автоматично виділяти текстурні особливості місцевості та генерувати нові зразки на основі навчених розподілів. Інтеграція методів машинного навчання у наукове обґрунтування підвищення ефективності виконання інженерних заходів маскування військ та об’єктів становить наукову новизну цього дослідження. Результати використання нейронної мережі, під час розроблення засобів маскування, свідчать, що сучасні методи машинного навчання дають змогу створювати більш реалістичні та ефективні маскувальні малюнки порівняно з традиційними підходами. Практичне впровадження результатів досліджень у вітчизняний військово-промисловий комплекс може сприяти розробленню більш ефективних засобів маскування, що підвищують безпеку особового складу та військової техніки на полі бою.
Prevalencia de enteroparasitosis después de una intervención educativa y farmacológica en estudiantes de una unidad educativa rural, Chimborazo, Ecuador
Authors: González Ramírez Luisa Carolina , Yugcha Verdesoto Aracelly Ibeth , Robles Reyes Rosa Angélica , Monar Basantes Silvia Paola
Published: January 2024

Introducción.  Las parasitosis intestinales son un problema de salud que no recibe la atención que merece, en Ecuador, la prevalencia parasitaria es significativamente mayor en zonas rurales (80%) que urbanas (20-40%), siendo los escolares más propensos a adquirir enteroparásitos. Objetivo.  Evaluar la prevalencia de enteroparasitosis, después de una intervención educativa y farmacológica con un antiparasitario de amplio espectro en estudiantes que asisten a una Unidad Educativa de Guano-Chimborazo. Metodología.  Se realizaron análisis coproparasitarios a 18 estudiantes (5 y 13 años). La investigación es descriptiva, de cuasiexperimental, longitudinal, ambispectiva y cuantitativa. Se recolectó una muestra fecal por individuo, posteriormente se realizaron análisis utilizando diferentes técnicas: examen directo, Ritchie, Kato-Katz y Ziehl-Neelsen. Resultados. Se comprobó una disminución porcentual de la prevalencia total de parasitismo de 100% a 88,9%, sin lograr alcanzar significancia estadística (X2 =2,118; P=0,1456), este resultado estuvo condicionado por la menor prevalencia de Endolimax nana que se redujo de 72,2 a 44,4% y Giardia duodenalis de 11,1 a 5,5%. Por el contrario, se encontró el aumento porcentual del Complejo Entamoeba de 16,6 a 27,7%, Entamoeba coli de 33,3 a 38,8%; Entamoeba hartmanni de 38,8 a 44,4%; Iodamoeba butschlii de 0 a 16,6%; Chilomastix mesnili de 5,5 a 33,3% y Blastocystis sp., de 55,5 a 61,1% Conclusión. No fue suficiente la capacitación educativa y el tratamiento antiparasitario aplicado, es necesario que se intensifique las medidas higiénicas, se intervenga de nuevo la población con un programa sistemático de educación higiénica y las autoridades competentes mejoren las instalaciones sanitarias para lograr que las infecciones disminuyan significativamente. Área de estudio general: Laboratorio Clínico. Área de estudio específica: Parasitología. Tipo de estudio: Artículos originales.
Identificación y caracterización microbiológica del Streptococcus mutans en saliva de madre – hijo, Riobamba, Ecuador
Authors: González Romero Ana Carolina , Guillén Ferraro Morella Lucia , Cruz Tenempaguay Rosa Elisa , Martínez Durán Eliana Elizabeth
Published: January 2024

Introducción.  La caries dental es una de las enfermedades infecciosas más frecuentes, Streptocococcus mutans, es el principal agente etiológico asociado con el inicio de esta enfermedad. Objetivo.  Identificar y caracterizar microbiológicamente la presencia de S. mutans en muestras de saliva de madres e hijos de Centros de Desarrollo Infantil del Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado Municipal, Riobamba, Ecuador. Metodología.  Estudio de campo, con diseño no experimental, de corte transversal y enfoque cuantitativo. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 111 niños, en edades entre 1 y 4 años, seleccionados de 5 centros de desarrollo infantil del Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado Municipal de Riobamba y, 27 madres de esos niños. Se recolectaron muestras de saliva no estimulada, que fueron analizadas en el laboratorio de Microbiología de la Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo. Se realizaron cultivos en agar mitis salivarius para realizar el recuento de las colonias con características típicas de S. mutans, seguido de su identificación mediante pruebas bioquímicas convencionales. Los resultados obtenidos fueron analizados estadísticamente utilizando frecuencias absolutas y relativas. Resultados. De los 111 niños estudiados, se detectó S. mutans en la saliva de 55 (49,5%) de ellos y de éstos, 39 (79%) mostraron un riesgo cariogénico de nivel medio. Con respecto a las madres, solo 27 accedieron a colaborar. De ellas, 9 (33,3%) presentaron el microorganismo. En relación con el riesgo cariogénico se observó que en 7 (25,9%) tenía un riesgo medio, con valores entre 8 y 70 UFC. Conclusión. Los resultados obtenidos indican un incremento en el riesgo de caries dental entre la población infantil objeto de estudio, revelando que el 49,5% de los casos examinados presentaban S. mutans. Estos hallazgos pueden desempeñar un papel crucial como indicadores para orientar la implementación de estrategias en programas de prevención de salud bucal. Área de estudio general: Salud. Área de estudio específica: Microbiología. Tipo de estudio:  Artículo original.
Aprendizaje por inmersión con recursos didácticos virtuales en la enseñanza de Neuroanatomía
Authors: Gualpa Jaramillo Guillermo Gonzalo , De la Calle Andrade Lucila Jazmín , Barba Maggi María Angélica , Fernández Villacrés Gustavo Eduardo
Published: January 2024

Introducción. La educación en la virtualidad requiere la adaptabilidad tanto de los estudiantes como de los docentes. Mediante el estudio realizado se pretendió demostrar la importancia que tienen estas tecnologías de la información en el aprendizaje formativo de la medicina desde sus bases anatómicas. Objetivo. Elaboración un museo virtual, así como su difusión en la Web de acceso gratuito y la evaluación del impacto en los estudiantes participantes, tanto en la elaboración de este, como en el grado de satisfacción del curso con esta metodología. Metodología. Para llevar a cabo la investigación, se realizó un estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, transversal, de campo y no experimental. Participaron 27 estudiantes de la asignatura de Neuroanatomía, con la elaboración de todo el material a ser utilizado, modelos tridimensionales, maquetas anatómicas y técnicas gráficas e incluso disecciones en tejidos no humanos; para la evaluación de la participación del proceso en el aprendizaje y satisfacción se utilizaron dos cuestionarios de encuestas auto aplicables diseñadas para este fin.  Resultados. El 70,4% de los estudiantes encuestados se encontraron muy satisfechos con el contenido de la asignatura impartida en el periodo académico, así mismo, el 92,6% de los estudiantes adquirieron los conocimientos adecuados para el semestre que cursaron y el 85,2 % de ellos indicaron que tuvieron un buen grado de satisfacción. Conclusiones. Los resultados alcanzados sobre la satisfacción con los contenidos y conocimientos adquiridos permitieron demostrar la importancia de aplicar innovadores métodos utilizando las herramientas digitales. En consecuencia, la inmersión de los estudiantes en la elaboración del museo digital contribuyó a incrementar su aprendizaje con un buen grado de satisfacción. Área de estudio general: Medicina. Área de estudio específica: Neuroanatomía. Tipo de estudio:  Artículos originales / Original articles.
Digitisation of Administration and Legal Basis in Kosovo
Authors: Dërmaku Kastriot , Emini Ardian
Published: January 2024

Background: In contact with modern technologies, public administration transforms, adopting a new look and changing its legal nature to become an electronic public administration. In addition, we can also observe the use of information technologies in the activities of courts. In electronic public administration, which is based on the use of information and communication technologies and the Internet, the underlying working element is information and personal data of citizens. However, new technologies also carry numerous risks for the security of information and personal data used by administrative bodies and courts in their work, which may lead to the infringement of citizens' rights and the public interest. The demand for adequate protection of personal data in relation to administrative authorities stands out as an important need of citizens in modern society, that we tried to illustrate on the example of the Republic of Kosovo.
Methods: The methodology employed in this research involves the methods of description, comparison, legal analysis and analysis of data and information collected within the context of Kosovo. The legal analysis in this paper focuses on the content of the constitutional and legal framework for public administration control instruments. The legal analysis pertaining to public administration control instruments is also widely used to clarify the implementation of laws and principles in practice within Kosovo. Through this method, it is intended to highlight the problems during the applicability of the legislation. The descriptive method used in this paper was intended to reflect the current state of public administration control instruments in Kosovo.
This article provides an overview of legal mechanisms that can be implemented to stimulate digital administration in developing countries. These legal mechanisms include the development of appropriate legal frameworks for e-administration, protection of intellectual property rights, privacy and data protection laws, and cyber security laws.
Results and Conclusions: Electronic public administration in Kosovo represents an altered and modern concept of public administration that has changed the way and purpose of performing state affairs. Technically, it is based on using the Internet and information and communication technologies to conduct regular state affairs and forecast the situation in various social fields. These technical elements have also influenced its legal nature, facilitating administrative bodies in expediting their duties and enhancing the execution of their responsibilities. This evolution fosters a more direct interaction between Kosovo citizens and their state, allowing citizens to gain insight into state affairs that directly affect their rights and interests.
The Legal Implications of the Aviation Industry’s Entrance to the Metaverse
Authors: Abdulla Alshamsi Meera , Sipos Attila
Published: January 2024

Background: Technological growth allows aviation companies to embrace practices and applications that improve their approaches. A concept that is fast gaining attention from firms in this area is the Metaverse. This technology, driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI), improves consumer services, particularly by allowing passengers to travel virtually. Various entities already use this feature, and organisational and scholarly reports suggest that such establishments record positive outcomes. The primary goal of this analysis is to describe why operators must watch out for possible legal implications of using this tool.
An important point is that they must prevent data security breaches that might violate consumers’ privacy rights. A few enterprises in this sector have become victims of infringements that resulted in data loss. Subsequently, some of these issues may proceed to court, and organisations spend many resources handling such cases. Another vital message relating to the utilisation of this innovation is that it could cause unfair competition. Particular establishments, especially those yet to deploy this idea, may claim groups that use Metaverse for exposing vital personal data to cyber attackers. Besides, the sector witnesses legal proceedings whereby some airlines blame competitors for indulging in unfair competition.
While no specific Metaverse laws exist, a suitable remedy for operators is to follow legislations and policies that define AI use for commercial purposes. It is necessary to abide by regulations safeguarding consumers’ data privacy. Another solution is that corporations can adhere to international provisions such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that have a global effect. Moreover, non-compliance could cause devastating legal repercussions that harm business practices. This paper introduces these challenges and pays more attention to the practical and legal aspects.
Methods: This paper retrieves data from secondary sources, encompassing websites and journal articles. The approach entails reviewing what the authors of selected works present about the topic and taking relevant information for this project. The approach saves time and is cost-effective.

Results and conclusion: Various firms in the aviation sector already use Metaverse to enhance their consumer experience. Companies feel attracted because of the many merits associated with the technology. However, they must watch out for the potential limitations of using this concept. In addition, users should consider the legal aspects of the innovation.
Enhancing Cardiac Anomaly Detection through Deep Learning Autoencoder: An In-Depth Analysis Using the PTB Diagnostic ECG Database
Authors: Airlangga Gregorius
Published: January 2024

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality worldwide, necessitating advancements in early anomaly detection from electrocardiogram (ECG) signals. This study introduces a novel convolutional neural network (CNN)-based autoencoder architecture that significantly outperforms traditional Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) models in detecting ECG anomalies. Our method capitalizes on unsupervised learning to discern between normal and pathological heartbeats with an accuracy of 71.16% and an F1 score of 73%. We address the challenge of imbalanced datasets by implementing a refined thresholding strategy for anomaly classification. Comparative analysis reveals that our model achieves superior precision, particularly in delineating true anomalies within ECG data. The proposed autoencoder architecture holds promise for clinical applications, offering a robust tool for enhancing diagnostic accuracy in cardiac care. Our research contributes to the growing body of knowledge in medical diagnostics, paving the way for improved patient outcomes through advanced deep learning techniques.