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Development of a four-wheeled robotic platform for autonomous inspection
Authors:   , Gao Wenxin
Published: August 2021

[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] There is a significant need of developing advanced robots to mitigate the time-consuming and labor-intensive maintenance and examination of the heat exchanger tubes in power plants. Heat exchanger tubes are very critical to energy conversion efficiency of a power plant. Eddy current testing is a mainstream methodology to evaluate working conditions of these tubes. However, the current testing apparatus requires human to manually insert the probes into and extract out of individual tubes, and monitor measurement results in the meantime. This process can be very tedious and requires a large amount of operation time because there are usually a bundle of tubes arranged in a closely packed way. In addition, the eddy current testing equipment requires sophisticated technicians to operate. If the tube inspection can be performed by a robot, significant economic benefit can be obtained. To realize such goal, the proposed robot show possess functions of machine vision enabled by as high-resolution camera image recognition, adaptive motion and actuation enabled by a control-looped control algorithm, autonomous eddy current probe signal analysis, and real-time decision making by machine learning algorithms. This thesis focuses on development of an omni-direction four-wheeled robotic platform for autonomous inspection of exchange heat tubes. Chapter 2 introduces the robotic platform design and analysis. It includes the mechanical components design for the robot, the detailed drawings, finite element analysis (FEA) for critical components, the motion analysis for part movement detection and the overall balance analysis of the robotic platform. Chapter 3 describes the manufacturing and assembly of the robot. Discussion on the part cutting and drilling accuracy, the strategy of choosing the materials, and problem shooting during the assembly such as solving the mismatch between two metal parts due to machining is provided. Chapter 4 shows the control methodology for the wheels and actuation of the wheels according the requirement of omni-direction movement, rotation, and the probe station operation. A circuit schematic diagram and the detailed control algorithm are also included in the content. This chapter also discusses integration of the robot platform and the machine vision. As concluded in the future work, functions of machine vision by the high resolution camera to capture image data, operating the eddy current testing to capture signal data, training machine learning algorithms for autonomous detection of defects inside the tubes are discussed.
STRATEGI FKUB BANDAR LAMPUNG DALAM MENUMBUHKAN TOLERANSI UMAT BERAGAMA
Authors: Idrus Idrus Ruslan , Sonhaji Sonhaji
Published: August 2021

The focus of the this research is to examine the duties and responsibilities of FKUB in realizing a tolerant life as a capital for community resilience. The basic thing is that Indonesia is a diverse country, as well as the conditions in the city of Bandar Lampung. Therefore, FKUB in this city has a strategy in foresting tolerance between religious communities. The theory used is the theory of symbolic interactionism with the character John Dewey and C.H. Cooley, as well as the deconfessionalization theory proposed by C.A.O. Van Niuwenhuijz. This research is a type of field research which is descriptive with qualitative analysis. Data collection techniques by means of observation, interviews and documentation. The results showed that the strategy carried out by the Bandar Lampung FKUB in fostering interfaith tolerance was in addition to being based on the main task, also making youth (adolescents and students) the targets of the work program because they would later become leaders. The supporting factors are the solidity of the management, financial support from the Government, and the participation of the religious community. While the inhibiting factors come from internal as well as external. Internal factors where the management has their own busyness, while external inhibiting factors include the conflict of interest between the FKUB and the Regional Government, this happens because of different points of view in seeing an activity.
PERSPEKTIF BANSER-NU TENTANG TOLERANSI KERAGAMAN AGAMA DALAM PERISTIWA BOM NATAL 2000
Authors: Sujono Imam
Published: August 2021

In the Qur’an there is Surat Al-Kafirun verse 6,which reads “lakum diinukum wa liyadiin,” whichmeans “For you your religion, and for me my religion.” In this letter it is sufficient to show how tolerance is in religion. This reflects how to respect the belief rights of fellow humans. Not imposing one’s will, not compelling someone to embrace a certain religion, not discrediting other religions, and respecting to practice their religion and belief. The research titled “ BANSER-NU Perspective on the Tolerance of Religious Diversity Concerning the Incident of Christmas Bombing 2000” focus on (1) How is the relationship between harmony and religious diversity tolerance? (2) What are the views of Nahdlatul Ulama and BANSER for religious diversity tolerance? (3) How did BANSER Riyanto die when securing Christmas celebrations? This research uses field research and literature review with historical sociology approaches. From the research results, obtaines the following answers: (1) Tolerance of religious diversity has an important in realizing plural community harmony in the life of the nation and state (2) BANSER is part of NU, both of which understand Ahlussunnah Wal Jamaah and there is tasamuh who are seen as Ukhuwah Insaniyah (humanity) and Ukhuwah Wathaniyah (nationalism) which are the basic principles of tolerance for religious diversity, so that NU and BANSER always try to create, maintain tolerance for religious diversity (3) BANSER Riyanto is safeguarding the 2000 Christmas celebration at Eben Haezar Church in Mojokerto, and died with a bomb explosion to save the Christmas congregation.
Adaptability of Siamese Rosewood and Teak Seedlings to Varying Light Conditions
Authors:   Department of Forest Biology, Faculty of Forestry, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand, Leksungnoen Nisa , Uthairatsamee Suwimon ,   Department of Forest Biology, Faculty of Forestry, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand, Andriyas Tushar ,   Post-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Environmental Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Published: August 2021

Rosewood and Teak are valuable timber species, which have been heavily logged from both natural forests and plantations. Climate change has also contributed to a reduction in their numbers. We studied their light adaptability at the seedling stage to quantify the growth and physiological characteristics under 10% and 100% of full sunlight. Rosewood performed better, as indicated by the relative growth rate, chlorophyll content, and chlorophyll efficiency, under both shade and sunlight. We also simulated a sudden change in light intensity (gap opening up in the canopy) by exposing seedlings, previously under shade, to full sunlight. Rosewood seedlings responded faster (higher relative growth rate) to changing light conditions relative to Teak. We conclude that Rosewood seedlings can be planted either under shade, or in full sunlight, or in a location experiencing sudden change from shade to sunlight, while Teak seedlings should be planted under at least 10% sunlight, but not in full sunlight, as it can lead to chlorophyll and tissue damage.
MANAGEMENT OF ODONTOGENIC INFECTION OF PRIMARY TEETH IN CHILD THAT EXTENDS TO THE SUBMANDIBULAR AND SUBMENTAL SPACES
Authors: Sjamsudin Endang , Riawan Lucky , Priyanto Winarmo
Published: August 2021

Odontogenic infections are infections originating from the teeth or the supporting tissues of the teeth. This infection can spread to the alveolar processes, the deeper tissues of the face, oral cavity, head, and neck. Infections that spread to a child's facial area can progress rapidly, producing significant systemic symptoms, such as fever, malaise, dehydration, dysphagia, and respiratory distress. The purpose of this case report is to describe the management of odontogenic infection of primary teeth in child that extends to the submandibular and submental spaces. Case Report:A 5-year-old boy patient came to the Emergency Department of Hasan Sadikin Hospital Bandung with complaints of swelling in the right submental and submandibular for seven days. The patient complained of toothache, fever, and trismus. The diagnosis of this case was submandibular abscess extending to the submental area due to dental infection 85.. Patient care includes administering Ceftraxone inj 325 mg IV, Metronidazole inf 170 mg IV, Paracetamol inf 195 mg IV, tooth extraction 85, drainage incision through and through the right mandibular to submental, and installation of a Penrose drain. Conclusion:Odontogenic infections in children can originate from primary teeth and can extend to the maxillofacial space. Prompt and appropriate treatment of severe odontogenic infections in children needs to be done to prevent further complications
Quimioterapia Concomitante à Radioterapia no Tratamento Adjuvante do Câncer da Mama Localizado
Authors: Faria Sergio L. , Fo Juvenal A. Oliveira , Garcia Alice R. , Amalfi Christiane , Spirandeli Julia M.B. , Campos Eliane C. de
Published: August 2021

Introdução: O tratamento adjuvante do câncer da mama com freqüência envolve o uso de radio (RT) e quimioterapia (QT). A seqüência ideal desta combinação ainda não foi estabelecida. O atraso da RT pode permitir falha local; o atraso da QT pode permitir falha sistêmica. Um tratamento não deve prejudicar o outro. Este artigo relata nossa experiência com RT+QT concomitantes. Material e Métodos: Foi feita análise retrospectiva de pacientes com câncer da mama que receberam RT+QT ao mesmo tempo, após a cirurgia (conservadora ou radical), tratadas entre jan/89 e jan/99. A RT não incluiu mamária interna e axila, e teve dose total de 50Gy. Durante a RT pacientes receberam 1 ou 2 ciclos de ciclofosfamida, methotrexate e 5 fluouracil (CMF). Foram avaliadas mudanças de dose, toxicidade, tolerância. Resultados: Idade média de 44 anos; seguimento mediano de 33 meses. Cirurgia conservadora: 62 pts; mastectomia: 41 pts. Todas receberam o tratamento sem mudança de dose ou interrupção da RT. Quanto à QT, 10/103 pts receberam 10%-20% menos dose de QT. Não houve evidência de mudança em resultados cosméticos. Conclusão: Resultados sobre demora no início de RT ou QT vêm de estudos retrospectivos e são conflitantes. Enquanto a seqüência ideal do uso de RT e QT está para ser definida, temos feito ambos os tratamentos ao mesmo tempo, com uso de CMF como esquema de QT, sem maiores mudanças de dose ou toxicidade de nenhum dos tratamentos. A idéia é não atrasar nenhum dos dois tratamentos, mas está para ser provado se esta alternativa traz benefícios significativos.
CLUSTER STRATEGY OF INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF UKRAINE
Authors: Abashkina Nika , Nikolayev Yuriy
Published: August 2021

The really working effective mechanisms for the formation and development of innovative industrial clusters in various regions of the world have been investigated. The essential advantages and disadvantages of these mechanisms are analyzed. The national specificity of Ukraine in this matter has been taken into account. On this basis, an "ideal" cluster strategy for the innovative development of Ukraine at all levels of its economic system has been formulated. It has been proved that for the innovative development of the Ukrainian economy it is necessary to: develop a law on state participation in the process of innovative cluster industrial development of Ukraine; improving the procedure for the formation and implementation of the most important cluster innovation projects of state importance within the framework of national target programs for innovative cluster development; development of measures of state support for innovative cluster entrepreneurship; formation and implementation of cluster pilot projects for innovation in the regions. The strategy of innovative cluster industrial development of Ukraine should provide for the development and growth of human capital as one of its main priorities.
The content of the strategy of innovative cluster industrial development of Ukraine is to conduct research and development aimed at creating scientific and technical innovations, their practical application in the production and sale of a product, as well as in the field of services carried out within innovative industrial clusters or their direct participation. This strategy is a part of the state development strategy, which includes the main goals, principles, directions and ways of the state's influence on the participants of innovation activity - through state support for the widespread creation and functioning of innovative industrial clusters.
Solving the problem of structural restructuring and transition of the national economy of Ukraine to the sixth technological mode is possible only if the strategy of innovative cluster industrial development is implemented, based on using the potential of innovative industrial clusters to continuously update the technical base of production, improve its technological structure, generate and introduction of innovations that provide cost savings or create conditions for such savings.
The main purpose of innovative cluster industrial development of Ukraine is to create (with the help of clusters) economic, legal, financial, organizational and other conditions that provide accelerated development and development of new competitive products and modern environmentally friendly, safe, energy and resource-saving technologies. basis - the transition of the country's economy to higher technological systems.
METHODICAL APPROACH TO ENSURING EFFECTIVE INNOVATION IN AUTHORITIES TO IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE STATE ECONOMIC POLICY
Authors: Shumskaya Anna
Published: August 2021

In the article proves that improving the effectiveness of public administration is interrelated with the development of their innovation. The importance of increasing the effectiveness of innovative activities in authorities for the implementation of effective economic policy of the state and achieving high socio-economic development in Ukraine is revealed. An analysis of comparative statistics on the ranking of Ukraine in the innovation sphere among other countries in recent years. The analysis revealed that Ukraine has the potential for innovative development, but so far there are significant obstacles to effective innovation policy in Ukraine: instability of the political and operational spheres; imperfect regulatory framework in the field of stimulating and supporting innovation; inefficient institutional support for innovation in authorities; insufficiently effective personnel policy to reduce staff resistance to innovation in authorities; insufficient level of motivation of public servants to acquire and apply new competencies in the field of innovation. In order to reduce these obstacles in the study, the methodological approach to ensuring effective innovation in authorities has been improved. This methodological approach, in contrast to the existing one, focuses on improving the regulatory, institutional, personnel, motivational, scientific and methodological, information and communication and financial support of innovation in authorities. A special place in this methodological approach is given to the process of implementing innovative personnel policy, which is based on: management of professional competence of civil servants (use of the scale for assessing the level of competence of civil servants and adjusting this level), assessment of readiness of public servants to innovate (selection of certain evaluation criteria) and on managing resistance to innovation in authorities. The author identifies the connection between the process of ensuring effective innovation in authorities and the process of implementing effective state and regional economic policy, which is based on the implementation of effective public management and administration.
CLUSTER AS A TOOL FOR PROMOTING A TOURIST BRAND OF THE REGION
Authors: Zaitseva Maryna , Shumlianska Natalia
Published: August 2021

The role of clusters for regional tourism, the stages of cluster formation and its advantages are considered.
Business clustering contributes to raising awareness of the travel destination and enhancing branding through a combination of knowledge and resources. With the formation of a cluster, it is possible to increase the success of the regions by spending on tourism and visiting tourists.
The purpose of the article is to find out how the tourism business in the regional direction can progress at the stages of cluster formation. Find out what contributes to the branding of the tourism business, significantly develops the tourism industry and contributes to the management know-how of cluster formation.
It is noted that the creation of the cluster will improve the tourism brand of the region. The cooperation of stakeholders in the tourism business in promoting the branding of territories has been investigated and their effectiveness in various tourism destinations has been revealed.
A cluster approach is proposed for regional tourism enterprises to create a tourism cluster using a step-by-step guide method.
Business clusters can be implemented from the top down by regional authorities, or from the bottom up by a group of enterprises.
A business cluster is directly guided by groups of enterprises and does not require public support; it has broader regional implications. Bottom-up clusters support intangible qualities better. A bottom-up approach is the most appropriate clustering style. However, even with in-depth research, there is still a significant lack of information about the formation of a cluster or the creation of a business cluster.
It was revealed that the formation of the cluster at different stages made it possible to unite the enterprises of the tourism industry and improve the branding of the region through the creation of an event. The formation and functioning of a business cluster is a successful cooperation of stakeholders.
Cooperation and clustering of the tourism business determines the management of tourist destinations and is the goal of improving cooperation between the subjects of the tourism market and government bodies in the region.
CHINA AND THE UNITED STATES: OPPORTUNITIES FOR COOPERATION AND GLOBAL SECURITY
Authors: Nikitina Alina , Budniak Anastasia , Petimko Victoria
Published: August 2021

The article examines the factors influencing the development of modern American-Chinese relations in the context of the problems of ensuring regional and global security. The necessity and expediency of in-depth analysis of the relations between the USA and the People's Republic of China (PRC) are substantiated, as the latter is of great importance for understanding the essence of modern relations between the two countries and future directions of foreign and foreign economic policy as world community leaders. The main trends in the development of relations between the United States and China for the current period and the near future are considered. The first steps in shaping relations between the two countries during the Trump administration are highlighted. The features of the modern development of China and the United States, the volume of trade between the PRC and the United States, as well as the global danger in the context of relations between China and the United States are analyzed. Thus, analysis of statistics on the level of trade in different periods showed that trade between China and the United States increased by 8.3% year on year to $ 586.72 billion in 2020. Chinese exports to the United States increased by 7.9% to $ 451.81 billion imports of American products increased by 9.8% to $ 134.91 billion. It is proved that at the present stage of China's development to establish the latest leadership ambitions remains the establishment of relations with other countries and not only by significantly increasing economic aid. To improve China's perception of the world, it needs to change its priorities for economic development to create a harmonious society, free from the current huge diversification in society. It was grounded that the expansion of trade and economic cooperation between China and the United States is a sincere desire of the Chinese and the American side. The Governments of both countries are focusing their efforts on providing a favorable and stable environment for the long-term development of bilateral trade and economic cooperation. In addition, senior management provides a solid foundation for achieving a trade balance between the two countries to improve bilateral trade and economic relations.
The prospects for a US-China strategic partnership are also outlined. But the intensity of passions is also not observed. The positive and negative factors of this alliance are identified.
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN REGIONAL SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROCESSES
Authors: Grinka Tatyana
Published: August 2021

The article considers a such type of socio-economic activity as social entrepreneurship in the context of ensuring the financial capacity of local communities, as well as in the plane of solving current social problems. Four main approaches to the interpretation of social entrepreneurship are developed. The basic features and differences in comparison with other forms of economic activity are revealed. It was found that unites all these approaches-priority of the social purpose of economic activity and they differ in the breadth of the scope.
The paper outlines the manifestations of socio-economic effects of social enterprises. The importance and urgency of starting social enterprises for territorial communities in the conditions of decentralization are substantiated.
Three tendencies of the process of formation and development of social enterprises in the regions of Ukraine are indicated, as well as the main directions of support of social business by local self - government bodies. The official statistical information on the social and business sector is analyzed. The decisive feature of social business is the official declaration of its own social mission in regulations. The main barriers and problems of social enterprise development in the regional socio-economic processes of Ukraine are identified and directions for their elimination are proposed.
The study concluded that the practical activities of socio-entrepreneurial initiatives often outpace the state response to current challenges, create jobs, generate significant financial capital and investment in state and local budgets. Thus for the successful functioning of social entrepreneurship in regional socio-economic processes, rationally built economic and management mechanisms are needed, and appropriate strategies (ways) to support the development of social enterprises are outlined. However, each community is unique in its geographical, spatial, socio-demographic, natural and resource characteristics, therefore the activities of local governments will largely determine the specific directions of such strategies.
REAL ESTATE MARKET: ESSENCE, COMPONENTS, FEATURES OF ANALYSIS IN EVALUATION ACTIVITY
Authors: Rybina Olena
Published: August 2021

The article highlights the essence of the concept of "real estate market". The components of the real estate market are analyzed and generalized. The common features of real estate that distinguish it from movable property are studied and systematized, namely: real estate, land connection, uniqueness, usefulness, fundamentality, durability, need for management, increasing value, regulation, problematic concealment, high cost of carrying out operations. The paper identifies three key components of real estate as a resource: functional, financial and physical (operational). It should be noted that a comprehensive consideration of the three above components of real estate management created a new organizational aspect. The paper systematizes the classification of real estate, which is necessary for transactions with it and assess its value. In the process of real estate classification, its separate groups, types and kinds are distinguished. Real estate can be classified on the following grounds: by the nature of use; by degree of specialization; for program purposes of ownership; according to the degree of readiness for operation; on reproducibility in natural form. Evaluation activities provide an information basis for making economic management decisions, contributes to the restructuring of the economy, the formation of a competitive market environment, the intensification of investment processes. Independent real estate valuation is designed to ensure equal rights for all members of society, through a fair assessment of their property rights and obligations. The development of appraisal activity is an integral part of the overall process of economic reform and the rule of law. As a result of the analysis, it was found that the assessment of real estate is the establishment of the value equivalent of the object. In the application plan, real estate appraisal means the process of forming a reasonable valuation of a specific real estate object, which is made to order and refers to a certain time of the appraisal. From the above we can conclude that real estate appraisal is a targeted process aimed at a specific property.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC COOPERATION IN THE CONDITIONS OF GLOBAL TRANSFORMATIONS
Authors: Parshyna Olena , Parshyna Margaryta , Yarmolenko Ludmyla
Published: August 2021

Development of international cooperation in the context of globalization as an important component of the foreign economic activity has been considered. One of perspective areas of the foreign economic activity for Ukraine is the development of economic cooperation with the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The results of analytical assessment of the economic cooperation effectiveness are being in need for the development of the effective foreign economic strategy.
The purpose of this article is to identify the development trends of economic cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and Ukraine as an analytical basis for the formation of the effective foreign economic strategy.
Nowadays, the new completely different stage of cooperation and diplomatic relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and Ukraine begins. Major irreversible changes are occurring in the post-Soviet space and in the Commonwealth of Independent States free trade zone which are including the Republic of Kazakhstan and Ukraine. These factors predetermine the need for the form adjustment of cooperation between countries.
Methodological approach in order to conduct the research and to quantify the development of economic cooperation with the Republic of Kazakhstan has been developed. Research by using estimates of the international organizations has been conducted. Formation of the information databases with the main indicators for the analysis of economic cooperation between countries has been foreseen. Analysis of the dynamics of foreign trade with the quantitative assessment on the base of the generated databases has been performed. Analysis of the structure of the foreign trade and investment activities has been presented. Developed methodological approach allows to form the analytical basis for the Ukraine’s foreign economic strategy.
Indicators of the foreign trade in goods and services, information about results of the intellectual activity for the analysis of economic cooperation have been used. Particular attention is being paid to the study of investments as a form of the international capital flows.
Trending algorithms for commodity markets with the identification of possible export reserves have been developed. Analytical bases of the effective foreign economic strategy of Ukraine and development of economic cooperation with the Republic of Kazakhstan have been formed.
CASH FLOW MANAGEMENT AT THE ENTERPRISE DURING COVID-19
Authors: Voloshina-Sidey Victoria , Rud Inna , Portnenko Olena
Published: August 2021

The article examines the main theoretical aspects of efficiency and features of enterprise cash flow management. The economic essence of cash flows is disclosed. A comparison is made of the definition of "cash flows" from authors in various literary sources and several general definitions are formed. The essence of the concept of cash flows is determined and the necessity of developing an effective method of cash flow management in the conditions of crisis and instability of cash inflows due to the limitations of "lockdown" is proved. One of the problems facing enterprises in modern conditions is restoration and preservation of the dynamics of the operating room cycles, investment and financial activities, which is the guarantee of the necessary liquidity position of the enterprise and the realization of its demand for money. The solution to this problem is impossible without in-depth studies of the economic mechanisms that determine the cash flows of each individual enterprise. It is intended that the efficiency of managing penny streams is due to the synchronization of overhead and viplat, on the basis of continuous platform capabilities of the enterprise and rational financial resources, which are called.
Thus, there is a general need to develop methods of accounting, control and analysis of cash flows, increasing the scientific justification for making financial decisions in conditions of instability and risk, developing a system analytical and model tools for managing funds.
The need to organize accounting, control and economic analysis of cash flows at enterprises is due to Lighting the main functions of cash flow management, with the help of which the company realizes the main goal and objectives of the cash flow management system. The main tasks aimed at achieving the main goal of cash flow management of the enterprise are considered. Recommendations are given regarding the sources of funds for enterprises during a pandemic. The article focuses on one of the scenarios, that is, cash flow modeling that can help to assess affectively a business under Covid-19. The analysis of one of the scenarios in cash flow management during a pandemic was carried out and a conclusion was made about the usefulness of its use.
ANALYSIS AND ASSESSMENT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE INSURANCE COMPANY
Authors: Rud Inna , Maltseva Anastasia
Published: August 2021

The article reveals the essence of the financial condition and analyzes the main financial indicators of the insurance company. It is determined that the main goal of the enterprise is to ensure a normal level of capital adequacy. Assessment of the insurer's equity capital plays an important role in characterizing its financial condition, because equity capital forms a solvency margin, and also ensures the formation of insurance reserves. Using the analysis of performance indicators and early warning tests, an assessment of the financial condition was carried out using the example of an insurance organization and data from financial statements of a JSC. «IC «Euroins Ukraine». We also analyzed the insurance company's performance on early warning tests and summarized the results. The features of the analysis of the financial condition of insurance companies are studied. Analysis of the financial condition of the insurance company raises concerns, financial indicators are well below average. The analysis of the financial condition of the company allowed us to identify the shortcomings of the financial management of the insurer and determine the directions for increasing the efficiency of its insurance activities in the country. The main factor affecting the level of profitability of insurance activities is the cost of maintaining the company, and not the level of payments, therefore, the priority direction of financial management should be to improve the management policy of the company's costs. It is also necessary to develop new approaches to making effective management decisions on assets, forming an investment portfolio. To improve the financial condition of the insurance company, it is necessary to review the activities and expand the market segment. It is necessary to offer consumers a new type of insurance services that will increase the client base and the flow of funds to current accounts, which will increase the insurer's assets. It is necessary to create a high-quality system for analyzing the financial condition of Ukrainian insurers in order to create a favorable insurance environment.
RESEARCH OF THE WORLD TRENDS OF MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION
Authors: Pron Svitlana
Published: August 2021

The role of multimodal transportation in the world market of transport services is defined in the article. Emphasis is placed on the significant pace of its development in a number of countries (first of all in the EU, the USA and China). It made it possible to minimize costs and increase interest to the countries in the international transportation system. It is established that development of multimodal (combined) transportation is considered to be promising in the growth of the transport system of Ukraine. International conventions and regulations of the world’s leading countries are analyzed. Typical features of multimodal transportation are singled out. Namely: implication of two or more modes of transport under one contract in the process of transportation; freight transportation under one document (through bill of lading); use of through tariff rate; presence of one of responsible parties – multimodal transport operator, that is responsible for freight from the moment of taking it under control up to the moment of its transfer to the consignee. Based on the study of the global trends in development of multimodal transportation, practices, which are of interest for further introduction in Ukraine, are defined. Namely: introduction of the effective transport policy in this field and creation of the regulatory base; development of multimodal transportation on the basis of the integrated approach, which provides for implementation of the relevant plans and programs; creation of multimodal transport system and new corridors; overcoming the infrastructural imbalance; construction of the modern multimodal logistic centers and their equipment; containerization of freight transportation; development of contrailer connections and expansion of the routes; improvement of services quality by introducing the latest innovative technologies for transportation process organization (use of electronic goods declaration; organization of digital transport corridors; electronic support of any chain of the freight delivery, use of the monitoring system for freight delivery control); implementation of the effective management system for risks arising in the process of multimodal transportation.
ON THE QUESTION OF ANALYSIS OF LAND REPRODUCTION AS A FACTOR OF PRODUCTION
Authors: Stakhovych Andrij
Published: August 2021

The article analyzes the state of land reproduction as a factor of production. The author describes the lands of agriculture in terms of the main means of production. Considerable attention is paid to the analysis of fertility, which in the article is divided into natural, artificial, potential, efficient and economic. The author notes that nature itself forms the primary fertility of the land, which in the process of agricultural land use is reduced. The natural fertility of the land with its effective use makes it possible to organize the production of various products necessary for human life. Therefore, the expansion of agricultural land and a qualitative increase in their fertility are becoming an extremely important area of increasing the production of various types of agricultural products.
It is also noted that along with soil fertility, it is necessary to assess the possibility of different land use. It is noted that in the last ten years there has been a steady trend of reduction of fallow lands with a slight decrease in agricultural land and almost unchanged area of arable land, we can say about the intensive use of land as a factor of production. One of the effective ways to increase fertility and as a consequence of improving the land as a factor of production is the introduction of mineral and organic fertilizers. Analysis of the dynamics of fertilizer application by agricultural enterprises over the past two decades shows a tendency to increase their volume as a whole and per 1 hectare.
In general, the process of land reclamation as a factor of production is to develop measures to reduce soil acidity and salinity, land reclamation, application of organic and mineral fertilizers. The need for constant care to increase land fertility and its rational use is caused by the limited cultivated area of agricultural land used for agricultural production and to meet the growing needs of the population in food.
As a result of the article, the author noted that the output per unit of arable land and agricultural land in recent years is growing. At the same time, land potential is declining. To this end, measures are needed to preserve land resources in agricultural production, prevent the redevelopment of agricultural land, increase the efficiency of their use, taking into account the prospect of their demand in the short and medium term.
L’islam des musées. La mise en scène de l’islam dans les politiques culturelles françaises
Authors: Guidi Diletta
Published: August 2021

Paris, Kuala Lumpur, New York, Doha, Berlin, Honolulu, La Chaux- de-Fonds : chacune de ces villes accueille un musée d’art islamique, et bien d’autres encore s’ajoutent à cette liste. Depuis les années 2000, et en particulier au lendemain des attentats du 11 septembre 2001, de plus en plus d’institutions culturelles investissent en effet ce secteur culturel. Dans ce contexte d’« islamania » muséale internationale, ce livre se penche pour la toute première fois sur le cas de la France, à travers les exemples du Musée du Louvre et de l’Institut du monde arabe. En analysant les mises en scène de l’islam depuis les Expositions coloniales du XIXe siècle à nos jours, cet ouvrage montre qu’il est à la fois utilisé par l’État français pour gérer l’altérité islamique et le reflet de politiques publiques à l’égard de la religion musulmane. Plus largement, le traitement muséal de l’islam permet de réfléchir à la régulation du religieux, et par conséquent à la laïcité. Il illustre aussi les tensions politiques et sociales qu’entraînent la présence de l’islam en France et, par extension, la place de l’autre dans les sociétés occidentales désormais multiculturelles et globalisées. S’intéresser à l’« islam des musées » dépasse ainsi l’observation de l’histoire d’un genre artistique, cela permet de rendre compte d’une partie de notre histoire culturelle, politique, sociale et religieuse. Diletta Guidi est docteure en lettres et en science politique. Elle a étudié l’histoire de l’art et la sociologie des religions en France, aux Émirats arabes unis, au Canada et en Suisse. Elle est actuellement maître-assistante à l’Université de Fribourg. Cet ouvrage est issu de sa thèse de doctorat, qui en 2020, a reçu le prix Vigener pour la meilleure thèse de la Faculté des lettres de Fribourg.
REFLECTING UPON FAKE NEWS IN TODAY’S POST-TRUTH ERA
Authors: Locatelli Solange W.
Published: August 2021

We are living in an era, in which people are constantly asking themselves: how can anyone believe this news that is clearly false? Reflecting on this, a brief reflection on some factors that can influence people to take this kind of news into account is brought here, as well as presenting an example of Fake Science that circulated on social networks in 2020 in Brazil, during the pandemic context.
First, it can be considered that a significant objective in Science Education is making students scientifically literate, prepared for appropriate decision-making. Chassot (2003, p. 19) considers scientific literacy as “the set of knowledge that would make it easier for men and women to read the world in which they live”. Leung (2020) adds that, nowadays, it is very important to recognize the veracity of information, differentiating it from fake news, which also encompasses the concept of scientific literacy, which brings us to the statement by Gomes et al. (2020) on media literacy, so that citizens can connect more to facts and less to emotions in understanding the news.
DISCURSIVE FORMED TOPICS IN INFORMATION LITERACY: LITERATURE REVIEW AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS' PERSPECTIVES
Authors: Černý Michal
Published: August 2021

Information literacy is a critical topic in contemporary pedagogy and information science, it is ranked among the essential competencies for the 21st century, and in recent years, it has received increasing research interest. The problem, however, is that the research is focused mainly on primary and university (college) contexts and only rarely analyses secondary school settings. This paper, therefore, focuses on a group of high school students and on whether the literature's idea of their needs corresponds to their actual needs. Based on the analysis of 32 documents indexed in the Scopus and Web of Science databases, the paper identifies seven significant discursive areas addressed in the literature, both theoretically and empirically. These are the relationship of libraries and librarians to the development of information literacy, information evaluation, the relationship of information literacy and learning competencies, connection with other competencies, emphasis on constructivist approach, the social dimension of information literacy and its possible use for self-actualization. These topics form a specific research discourse, which they set out. In the second phase of the research, focus groups (8 groups in 4 schools, 41 students) on information literacy are studied through the seven essential discourses mentioned. Although our sample lacked reflections on the relationship between the library and high school students, the remaining six fundamental discourses appeared in the testimonies of high school students (Libraries and librarians, evaluation of information, learning competencies, connection with other literacy, constructivist approach, the social dimension of information literacy, information literacy as a means of self-actualization). The findings show that the main difference between literary discourse and student responses is in the perception of libraries as centres of information literacy development and that students prefer the school or their teachers in their place. Keywords: focus groups, information evaluation, information literacy, media literacy, overview study
SOCIOSCIENTIFIC ISSUES AND PRE-SERVICE SCIENCE TEACHERS’ BIOETHICAL VALUES
Authors: Turgut Duygu , Yakar Zeha
Published: August 2021

Considering the recent rapid developments in science and technology, it is quite important for individuals to be able to make decisions about their own future and their children's future for the society in which they live and to know how to establish a balance of risk and decision. For this reason, teacher training programs should be planned to internalize pre-service teachers' awareness of responsibility. Regarding this point, the development of pre-service science teachers' bioethical values was examined on a class level basis using survey research. Research sample consisted total of 286 pre-service teachers of Science Teacher Training Program. Bioethical Values Questionnaire was applied to determine pre-service teachers’ bioethical values. As a result of analyses, it was determined that pre-service teachers’ bioethical values increased according to their class levels they attended. It was stated that pre-service science teachers’ bioethical values related to sub-dimensions of “Benefits of Biotechnology Applications”, “Science and Ethics”, “Reproductive Technologies and Cloning” and “Control of Genetic Interventions” were increased based on participants’ class levels. In addition, the results of the study revealed that pre-service teachers also had some concerns about the benefits of biotechnology applications.
Keywords: bioethics level, science teaching, pre-service science teachers, socio-scientific issues
Bruno Fornillo (coord.) Litio en Sudamérica. Geopolítica, energía y territorios. Editorial Colectivo. Buenos Aires, 320 págs. ISBN 978-987-47280-0-5
Authors: Di Renzo Cristian Andrés
Published: August 2021

Bruno Fornillo (coord.) Litio en Sudamérica. Geopolítica, energía y territorios. Editorial Colectivo. Buenos Aires, 320 págs. ISBN 978-987-47280-0-5
Environmental factors modify post-settlement survival and growth of winter flounder Pseudopleuronectes americanus in the absence of predation
Authors: Dolan TE , Frisk MG , Cerrato RM , McElroy AE
Published: August 2021

Post-settlement mortality and growth in flatfish has the potential to profoundly impact year-class strength. However, the abiotic drivers of post-settlement mortality and growth are difficult to disentangle from the effects of predation. Young-of-the-year (YOY) winter flounder Pseudopleuronectes americanus, collected from Shinnecock Bay, NY (USA), were kept in predator-exclusion cages from May through August in 2016 and 2017, with simultaneous recording of dissolved oxygen, temperature and salinity at each caging site. Daily mortality rates in cages were 7 to 5.9 times less than mortality estimated for wild fish from the same area. We modeled the effect of 9 time-varying environmental variables, as well as the effect of cage location and depth, on survival and growth of caged fish using a Cox proportional hazards model with time-dependent covariates. The site that had the best survival in 2016 was not the site that had the best growth within that year, highlighting the potential for trade-offs between survival and growth. We found evidence that environmental conditions can impose both acute and chronic stress to YOY fish in estuarine environments, as well as potential threshold effects that warrant further exploration. Future monitoring efforts and studies of habitat suitability should take into account the degree and duration of exposure to temperature, salinity and dissolved oxygen extremes, not just the average conditions. We argue that risk can more accurately be captured by measuring aspects of the frequency, duration and intensity of both acute and chronic manifestations of environmental stressors, revealing potential thresholds and sublethal effects.
ANALISIS KEBIJAKAN PENDIDIKAN DALAM PENYIAPAN SARANA DAN PRASARANA PADA PERENCANAAN PEMBELAJARAN TATAP MUKA DI SMA KRISTEN BARANA’
Authors: Rumbiak Warya Awersendi S. , Tambunan Witarsa
Published: August 2021

Covid 19 pandemic that occurred globally had an impact in the world of education to rethink about ways of school organization related to face-to-face learning preparation. The purpose of this paper is to analyze educational policies in the preparation of facilities and infrastructure as a strategy or effort to prepare face-to-face learning at Barana Christian Senior High School ', North Toraja district. This analysis uses a qualitative approach with descriptive research in which the data collection techniques are using school observations and literature review. The results of this study provide information to policy makers in schools in preparing appropriate facilities and infrastructure and planning face-to-face learning strategies that are effective and efficient, especially in the new normal era. The results of this study are expected to be researched further.

 

Keywords: education policy analysis, facilities, face-to-face learning process