bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La agregación de valor en los productos rurales a través de valores intangibles
Authors: Vásquez Luis Raymundo , Marcial Ramírez Jaime , Montesinos González Salvador
Published: June 2024

Objetivo. Analizar el concepto de valor y su influencia en el consumo de bienes y servicios de los territorios rurales, a fin de facilitar estrategias de agregación de valor. Metodología. Se plantea la agregación de valor desde una perspectiva subjetiva de la conducta humana y la significación que los individuos tiene acerca de los distintos bienes rurales. Para llevar a cabo esta delimitación se discute ¿qué es el valor de los bienes y cómo se genera?  ¿Por qué agregado de valor? ¿Cuál es el valor de la producción rural? Resultados. El valor de los bienes es subjetivo e intangible y son consideraciones que el consumidor le otorga a un bien por sus cualidades, desde su forma de producción hasta los elementos sociales, culturales y medio ambientales inmersos en su proceso productivo. Conclusión. La agregación de valor a productos de origen rural tiene la finalidad que los valores intangibles sean parte de la puesta del producto en el mercado y que los productores primarios y los territorios incrementen sus ingresos económicos y su participación en las tramas productivas y comerciales a través de la identificación, reconocimiento y aprendizaje de los elementos de valor que lo conforman.
URL: https://revistas.uta.edu.ec/erevista/index.php/bcoyu/article/view/2188
Exploring the properties of the Intersectional Discrimination Index — Major in Canadian Veterans with chronic pain
Authors: Walton David M. , Bobos Pavlos , MacDermid Joy C.
Published: June 2024

LAY SUMMARY

In this study, the utility of a new self-report scale to capture experiences of discrimination or violence among a sample of Canadian military Veterans with chronic pain was evaluated. The Intersectional Discrimination Index — Major (InDI-M) was administered through an online survey along with other scales to measure experiences of pain, mood disorder, and functional interference. Results indicate that the InDI-M appears to measure both experiences of interpersonal violence and of systemic inequity, although some problems were identified when using the scale in this sample of predominantly white male Veterans. The InDI-M might be a useful research tool for exploring effects of interpersonal violence on pain and mental health but less so for exploring experiences of systemic inequity in military Veteran health research.
Sports injuries in athletes with disabilities
Authors: Sretenović Ivana , Nedović Goran , Potić Srećko
Published: June 2024

The aim of the study was to determine the type and localization of sports injuries in people with disabilities who play sports professionally or recreationally and to examine whether there was a difference in sports injuries between these two categories of para-athletes. The research sample consisted of 30 men with an average age of 40.96 years. The sample had two subsamples. The first group consisted of 13 respondents who participated in para-sports professionally. The second group comprised of 17 respondents who take part in para-sports recreationally. The respondents trained individual and team para-sports (parashooting, parataekwondo, paraswimming, paracycling, para-athletics, para-table tennis, sitting volleyball and wheelchair basketball). A questionnaire was created to gather overall demographic data, and a part of the Musculoskeletal Discomfort Form was used to localize musculoskeletal complaints. Descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency, the Mann-Whitney U test and Spearman's rank correlation coefficient were applied. The results showed that 76.6% of all para-athletes have suffered at least one injury, with most injuries occurring during training (63.3%). Shoulder trauma and soft tissue injuries were the most common. Both subsamples reported that they had experienced the most problems in the form of pain, discomfort and numbness in the neck and lower back. As far as people with disabilities are concerned, participation in para-sports carries inseparable and associated risks. Therefore, the data achieved in this study can be used in order to understand the risk factors leading to injury which are specific to para-athletes (disability-sport) and to develop injury prevention programs.
Correlation between acute muscle damage and oxidative protection enzymes during different aerobic exercises
Authors: Marić Bojana , Vujkov Sandra
Published: June 2024

Different types of aerobic exercise can cause different disorders of homeostasis. This cross-over experiment aimed to determine the muscle fatigue and the antioxidative protection of female basketball players following a load caused by three different aerobic-type exercises (low-intensity continuous, high-intensity continuous, and high-intensity interval training). Twelve female basketball players (age 17.7±4.3 years; weight 67.3±9.8 kg; height 178.0±7.4 cm) voluntarily participated in the study. A wash-out period of 7 days between single sessions of different training was provided. Venous blood was drawn right before and immediately after each exercise session. The parameters that were analyzed are markers of muscle damage and enzymes of antioxidant protection. As a marker of muscle damage, myoglobin (F=2.884; p=0.065) and lactates (F=5.254; p=0.008) have higher values and statistically significant differences between training types. Creatinine shows higher values after each training session (F=4.053; p=0.022). Results of enzyme activity for oxidative protection show statistically significant differences between groups for catalase (F=5.811; p=0.005) with different types of training intervention. At the beginning of the preparatory period, parameters of acute muscle damage values are high. During the season, in response to different types of training, those parameters decrease in response to the body's adaptation to exercise-induced stress. Training leads to maintenance of physiological balance in the body and oxidative stress is not a necessary phenomenon of high aerobic training load. The inclusion of antioxidant protection enzymes decreases as the body adapts to a certain type of exercise.
Innovative approaches to soil conservation in the conditions of EU integration
Authors:   Mykolayiv National Agrarian University, teslenko D. , Klyuchnik A.
Published: June 2024

The article examines the main trends of the modern state of soils, as well as innovative approaches to their preservation in the conditions of integration into the European Union. It is substantiated that the insufficient amount of land resources leads to an increase in the level of poverty, has a significant impact on the inefficiency of soil use and is a threat to the food security of the countries of the world. In turn, negative practices of land use and soil management lead to their degradation
Study of the growth-stimulating properties of pyrimidine derivatives on sugar sorghum (Sorghum saccharatum L.) variety Zubr
Authors:   Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry and Petrochemistry named after V.P. Chef of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Tsygankova V. , Voloshchuk I. , Andrusevich Ya. , Pilyo S. , Brovarets V.
Published: June 2024

The growth-stimulating properties of synthetic pyrimidine derivatives on sugar sorghum (Sorghum saccharatum L.) variety Zubr grown for 2 weeks in laboratory conditions were studied. The morphometric indicators of sorghum plants treated with an aqueous 10-6 M solution of pyrimidine derivatives were compared with the indicators of sorghum plants treated with an aqueous 10-6 M solution of synthetic plant growth regulators Ivin, Methyur, Kamethur and phytohormone auxin IAA. Control sorghum plants were treated with distilled water. Conducted studies have shown that synthetic pyrimidine derivatives exhibit stimulating properties on the growth and development of shoots and roots of sorghum plants similar to auxin IAA, or Ivin, Methyur and Kamethur. Under the influence of synthetic pyrimidine derivatives, the morphometric indicators of sorghum plants increased significantly: the average length of shoots (mm), the average length of roots (mm), the average biomass (g) of 10 plants, compared to similar indicators of control sorghum plants. The relationship between the chemical structure and growth-stimulating properties of synthetic pyrimidine derivatives was analyzed. The use of the most biologically active synthetic compounds to stimulate the growth of sugar sorghum (Sorghum saccharatum L.) variety Zubr during the growing season is proposed
Migration processes in rural areas of Ukraine: impact on the potential of labor resources
Authors:   Belotserk National Agrarian University, KOVAL N.
Published: June 2024

This thesis analyses the features, causes and consequences of migration processes in rural areas before the full-scale invasion. It summarises challenges and risks created by modern migration processes in Ukraine. It concludes that it is necessary to develop a national strategy for managing migration flows in order to provide the economy, including the agricultural sector, with a qualified workforce for post war recovery and development.
Restoration of the business infrastructure of agrarian entrepreneurship in Ukraine in the post-war period
Authors:   Mykolayiv National Agrarian University, Kormyshkin Yu.
Published: June 2024

The main problems of agricultural enterprises during the war period were studied. The importance of restoring the business infrastructure of agrarian entrepreneurship is substantiated and strategic sources of financing for its restoration are proposed.
Modern challenges of the development of the agrarian sector of the economy
Authors:   National Scientific Center ", Lupenko Yu ,   Institute of Agrarian Economy"
Published: June 2024

The set of challenges that currently determine the development of the agricultural sector of the Ukrainian economy was considered. The study identified the key challenges in the context of global and European integration development, particularly the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, adaptation to climate change, requirements of the Common Agricultural Policy and the European Green Course, etc. Attention was given to the destructive impact of the war on the development of the agricultural sector. The study showed individual indicators of such impact, including those affecting financial and economic results. The study highlighted the problems of internal agrarian and military economic recovery, as well as the activation of the role of domestic agrarian science in modern conditions.
Investment and innovation provision of food security
Authors:   Lviv National University of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology named after S.Z. Gzytsky, MYNIV P. , BATIUK B.
Published: June 2024

It has been established that investments and innovations are considered as one system that is successfully developing and functioning, which includes economic revitalization, stabilization of agriculture and the agro-industrial complex as a whole, and contributes to ensuring food security of Ukraine. Investment and innovation activity in agriculture is related to the placement of financial and other resources in agricultural production and the use of innovations. It is recommended to evaluate the effectiveness of monitoring investment and innovation activities using a system of balanced indicators
PENYULUHAN PERAN GURU DALAM PENANAMAN PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DAN PEDAGOGIK UNTUK MEWUJUDKAN KOMPETENSI SISWA ABAD 21
Authors: Rahmi Agustina , Madihah Husnul , Rasuna Rasuna
Published: June 2024

ABSTRAKPendidikan karakter dan pedagogik menjadi aspek penting dalam pengembangan kompetensi siswa di era abad 21. Guru memiliki peran krusial dalam menanamkan nilai-nilai karakter serta menerapkan metode pembelajaran yang relevan dengan tuntutan zaman. Penyuluhan ini bertujuan untuk memahamkan guru akan pentingnya peran mereka dalam penanaman pendidikan karakter dan penerapan pedagogik yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan zaman. Dengan pemahaman yang baik, diharapkan guru dapat mengimplementasikan strategi pembelajaran yang efektif sehingga mampu menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang memungkinkan siswa mengembangkan kompetensi yang relevan dengan era globalisasi dan teknologi. Metode yang digunakan dalam bentuk ceramah dan tanya jawab, demonstrasi dan diskusi yang dilaksanakan di aula SDIT Al Ihsan. Namun, untuk memastikan materi penyuluhan ini dapat ditangkap dengan baik dan tujuan penyuluhan dapat tercapai maka dilakukan pre-test pada awal pertemuan kemudian diakhiri dengan post-test. Adapun, hasil yang didapat, yaitu: terjadi peningkatan pemahaman dan antusiasme guru dalam kegiatan sangat baik terlihat dari  banyaknya pertanyaan dan respon guru. Secara spesifik, hasil pemahaman yang didapat, yaitu: a) guru melakukan metode pembelajaran yang terintegrasi dengan pembentukan karakter siswa meningkat menjadi 80%, b) guru meyeimbangkan dan menyelaraskan nilai-nilai kognitif dan afektif meningkat menjadi 77%, c) guru melakukan pembiasaan dan praktik meningkat menjadi 74%, dan d) guru melakukan pembiasaan, menciptakan dan memfilter budaya, nilai-nilai dan norma-norma meningkat menjadi 77%. Sehingg, dapat disimpulkan hasil pemahaman guru berdasarkan kuesioner yang diberikan menunjukkan kategori baik
PENERAPAN ALAT PENJERNIH AIR PADA RUMAH TAHFIDZ QUR'AN ASHABUL JANNAH BALIKPAPAN
Authors: Dahlan Basri , Anhar Wahyu , Akbar Syaeful , Huda Nurul
Published: June 2024

ABSTRAKArtikel ini disusun berdasarkan Program Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) Politeknik Negeri Balikpapan tahun 2022. Sasaran mitra kegiatan PKM adalah Rumah Tahfidz Qur’an Ashabul Jannah di Jalan Mulawarman Gang Manunggal 10, RT. 96, Kelurahan Manggar Balikpapan. Permasalahan mitra adalah tidak tersedianya fasilitas air bersih untuk kebutuhan mandi, cuci dan kakus (MCK) serta kebutuhan konsumsi. Penggunaan air sumur sebagai sumber air menjadi kendala bagi mitra karena kondisi air yang berwarna dan berbau logam. Keberadaan mitra sangat dibutuhkan masyarakat untuk keberlangsungan pendidikan anak-anak, khususnya dalam bidang Pendidikan Agama Islam. Tim PKM melakukan pengabdian dengan menerapkan alat penjernih air pada instalasi air mitra. Secara garis besar proses penyaringan air melalui proses aerasi, filtrasi dalam tabung yang mengandung mangan-zeolit, karbon aktif, pasir silika dan kerikil. Terjadi peningkatan kualitas air setelah diterapkannya alat penjernih air, yang meliputi warna air, kandungan mangan, kandungan besi, zat organik, Coliform dan E-coli. Warna air turun menjadi 0,7 TCU, kandungan mangan turun menjadi dibawah 0,25 mg/l, kandungan besi turun menjadi 0,09 mg/l, zat organik turun menjadi 4,42 mg/l, dan tidak terdapat Coliform dan E-Coli.
Extracellular matrix as a factor regulating the physiological microenvironment of the cell
Authors: Andreeva E. R. , Matveeva D. K. , Zhidkova O. V. , Buravkova L. B.
Published: June 2024

Extracellular matrix (ECM) is a dynamic three-dimensional network of macromolecules that provides structural support to cells and tissues. Over the last decades, a significant body of evidence has accumulated showing that ECM also plays a key regulatory role. The structural components of the ECM (proteins, glycoproteins, proteoglycans, glycosaminoglycans), the complex of remodeling molecules (proteases / antiproteases), and deposited/released bioactive mediators form an integrated functional system, which provides physiological homeostasis in the tissue. ECM can continuously adopt under the influence of mechanical, biochemical, physical signals, providing the ability to configure various tissues to meet the demands of their functions. The review briefly presents the current data on the structural components of the ECM. Special attention is paid to ECM as depo, as well as the source of biologically active products resulting from the physiological remodelling of the ECM. The role of the most important physical factor of the microenvironment, the tissue oxygen level, in the physiology of the ECM of stromal lineage cells is discussed.
Contribution of oxytocin and dopamine to the formation of neural clusters in the neocortex representing multimodal sensory stimuli
Authors: Silkis I. G.
Published: June 2024

We have previously proposed a unified mechanism for the formation of contrasted representations of multimodal sensory stimuli in the activity of neocortical neurons. Contrasting is based on the opposite sign of modification of the efficacy of strong and weak excitatory inputs to the spiny cells of the striatum (the input structure of the basal ganglia) and the subsequent dopamine-dependent activity reorganizations in parallel cortico – basal ganglia – thalamocortical loops. Oxytocin and dopamine (through D1 receptors) can improve the contrast of these representations, contributing to the induction of LTP of the efficacy of excitation of cortical, thalamic, and hippocampal neurons innervating spiny cells. In addition, oxytocin and dopamine can improve contrasting enhancement by increasing the signal-to-noise ratio in the neocortex, hippocampus, and striatum. A proposed mechanism for increasing the signal-to-noise ratio is based on the opposite sign of a long-term modification of the efficacy of monosynaptic excitatory and disynaptic inhibitory inputs, simultaneously affecting the postsynaptic neuron. The proposed mechanisms may underlie the contribution of oxytocin and dopamine to improving the formation and long-term maintenance of activity in neuronal groups with similar receptive fields that form columns in the primary visual cortex, a tonotopic map in the primary auditory cortex, a somatotopic map in the sensorimotor cortex, and distributed clusters in the olfactory piriform cortex. These mechanisms differ from the commonly accepted mechanisms of the formation of neuronal clusters in the neocortex with similar RPs, that are based on afferent and lateral excitation and inhibition, which does not allow providing the specificity and duration of effects. Understanding the mechanisms of involvement of oxytocin and dopamine in the processing of multimodal sensory information may be useful for developing treatments for some disorders of social behavior.
Genatically determined excitability of the nervous system: impact on brain function and behavior
Authors: Dyuzhikova N. A. , Lopatina N. G.
Published: June 2024

The study of connections between the action of genes and the implementation of behavior involves analyzing their influence on the structure and functions of the nervous system at different levels of its organization, among which special importance is given to the basic properties of nervous processes, the excitatory process and the excitability of the nervous system. The review is devoted to a historical examination of studies devoted to elucidating the role of hereditarily determined excitability in determining the functional characteristics of the nervous system, its influence on the brain and behavior, and revealing the physiological and genetic mechanisms of their interaction using animal models of different phylogenetic levels.
US Policy in the Persian Gulf in the 1980s
Authors: Belousova K. A.
Published: June 2024

The article deals with the U.S. policy in the Persian Gulf region in the 1980s.
During this period, the neoconservatives came to power in the U.S., which was the reason
for the tightening of foreign policy. The administrations of J. Carter and R. Reagan began
an unprecedented build-up of forces in the region, which was justified, in particular, by
the Iran-Iraq war. The fall of the Shah’s regime in Iran after the 1979 revolution forced
the U.S. to change allies. The author proves that during the Iran-Iraq war, the U.S. played
a double game by supplying weapons to both warring countries. This policy caused a
prolongation of the war. Weakening the two most important countries in the region was in
line with the U.S. geopolitical objective: during the war, it played the role of “balancer”
or “rejoicing third”. However, Washington’s official support for Baghdad led Iraqi
leaders to believe that the U.S. would support them in the next aggression
Effects and Prospects of Introducing Artificial Intelligence Technologies into the Russian School Education System
Authors: Sklyarova N. Yu. , Brodovskaya E. V. , Ognev A. S. , Lukushi V. A.
Published: June 2024

The article considers the ambivalent effects of introducing modern artificial intelligence technologies into the school education system. Based on the considered national and foreign practice, as well as the monitoring of thematic information flows, the authors form a conclusion about the need to develop new approaches to the use of chatbots, neural network technologies and other related software products in the educational environment. On the one hand, these technologies have a high advantage for communication with new generations of students, increasing the convenience and accessibility of education, as well as quality and control in the educational process by teachers. On the other hand, the use of artificial intelligence in school is often associated with a decrease in motivation and cognitive functions. With the growing global information confrontation, chatbots can be used as a tool of external influence on young people. Based on the presented materials, the authors propose promising directions of development and practical recommendations for the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies in the national system of school education.
Fibre Blend and Web Arrangement for Optimized Dust-Holding, Hydrophobic, and Thermal Properties of Needle-Punched Nonwovens
Authors:   Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology, Bair Dar University, Bahir Dar 6000, Ethiopia, Yesuf Hanur Meku , Islam Syed Rashedul ,   National Institute of Textile Engineering and Research (NITER), University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1350, Bangladesh, Semanie Direselgn Molla ,   Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China, Jhatial Abdul Khalique ,   Department of Textile Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan, Zhang Xueping ,   Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China, Qin Xiaohong ,   Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
Published: June 2024

PM2.5 filters with hydrophobicity and thermal resistance are preferable for automobile cabins, engine air intake, and indoor applications, safeguarding against moisture ingress, microbial growth, and temperature fluctuations, and ensuring optimal air quality. This study explored the effects of blending five fibres with different web arrangements and fibre blend compositions on needle-punched dust-holding, hydrophobic, and thermal properties. Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polypropylene (PP), polyester (PET), polylactic acid (PLA), and polyacrylonitrile (PAN) were blended in different proportions to produce the samples. The method included opening, blending, carding, web laying, and needle punching to produce eight samples with cross-laid, parallel-laid, and pre-needled parallel-laid web configurations. Standard test methods were employed for the characterization. The results showed a dust holding capacity of > 3,423,000 particles/cm2, the highest WCA of 133.12°, and the highest thermal resistance of 0.24255 m2KW−1. Based on the ANOVA analysis, web arrangement and pre-needling did not have a significant impact on the hydrophobicity of the samples. N0, N1, and N2 showed similar high water contact angles (~ 126°), indicating that the hydrophobicity was more affected by the chemistry of the fibre blend than by the web structure. Turkey’s analysis of other samples strengthened this idea. However, they had a substantial impact on the porosity, air permeability, dust-holding capacity, and thermal properties at a P-value ≤ 0.05. The findings provide insightful information regarding the complex interactions among fibre content, web layout, and pre-needling to develop sophisticated needle-punched PM2.5 filters.
Negative Effect of Cigarette Smoke: Black Garlic Opportunities for Prevention of Ovulation Disorders
Authors: Asih Sari Wulan , Nurseta Tatit , Handono Kusworini , Yudhanto Hendy Setyo
Published: June 2024

Women's issues are primarily related to infertility. This study aimed to demonstrate that ovarian healing in wistar rats exposed to cigarette smoke was impacted by the administration of extracted black garlic. This research uses True Experimental methods in vivo in the laboratory to identify the cause and effect of the variables being tested. This method involves replication, randomization, and control. The design chosen was a post-test-only control group design, where the experimental group received treatment and the control group did not, without random selection. The results of the study showed that there was no effect due to exposure to cigarette smoke with an increase in cortisol and a decrease in the number of secondary follicles in the ovaries of female wistar rats as well as the administration of Black Garlic (Allium sativum) extract. Black garlic extract unaffected cortisol levels and the number of secondary follicles or repair of the ovaries due to exposure to cigarette smoke. Further research is needed in dosing black garlic extract or combining it with other ingredients to provide effective results.
Analysis Of The Role Of Dividend Policy As A Mediateer Of Investment Opportunity Set And Leverage Influences On Company Values
Authors: RR. Prima Dita Hapsari  , Weri Aprilia
Published: June 2024

This study aims to determine the role of the DPR as a Mediation Variable on the Effect of IOS and DER on Firm Value. Measuring instrument method using purposive sampling. Statistical analysis using SPSS 25 program. The results showed the effect of direct effect partially IOS effect on firm value, DER affects firm value with sig value 0.000. The effect of the indirect effect partially IOS has an effect on the DPR, DER has an effect on the DPR with a sig value 0.000. Test the effect of indirect effect DPR has no effect on the value of the company with a value of sig. 0.523. The value of the coefficient of the effect of the indirect effect is 1.329 < 1.349, the value of the coefficient of the effect of the direct effect, which means that the DPR has an effect as a Mediation variable between the IOS on firm value. The value of the coefficient of the effect of the indirect effect is 0.328 < 0.538, the value of the coefficient of the effect of the direct effect, which means that the DPR has an effect as a Mediation variable between the DER to firm value.
Investigation of Success Levels of Visual Arts Students in Computer-Aided Design Course
Authors: Demirel Mehmet Remzi
Published: June 2024

The aim of this research is to examine the design course end-of-semester success levels of undergraduate students studying in the visual arts department of art and design faculty and taking the computer-aided design course in terms of gender, age, having a personal computer, educational status and being employed. In this respect, the research model is a descriptive survey. For this purpose, the data obtained from 42 students were analysed with Mann Whitney U Test. Although it was concluded that male students were more successful than female students in terms of end-of-semester scores according to the gender variable, it was understood that this was not statistically significant. The result obtained from the age variable was found to be statistically significant and it was observed that students in the 25-34 age range were more successful than students in the 19-24 age range. According to the findings regarding the variable of having a personal computer, it was understood that although the average score of students who had computers was higher than those who did not, this difference was not statistically significant. According to the findings related to the educational status variable, although it was observed that the mean scores of the students studying at the second university were higher than those studying at the first university, it was concluded that this was not statistically significant. According to the findings regarding the working variable, it was determined that the average score of working students was higher than that of unemployed students, but this difference was not statistically significant. Upon overall evaluation of the findings, it has been concluded that there is a statistically significant difference in students’ achievement levels only with respect to the age variable. However, the observed difference in other demographic variables is not statistically significant.
Üniversitelerde Ekolojik Zihniyet Dönüşümü ve Sürdürülebilir Üniversiteler
Authors: Telli Sahure Gonca , Aydın Samet
Published: June 2024

Üniversitelerin topluma sürdürülebilirlik bilinci aşılamak ve gelecek nesilleri çevresel farkındalıkla donatmak gibi kritik bir rolü bulunmaktadır. Yeşil üniversiteler, sürdürülebilirlik ilkelerini kurumsal yapılarına, yerleşke operasyonlarına ve eğitim-araştırma faaliyetlerine entegre etmiş kurumlardır. Bu bağlamda, yerleşkeleri açısından birer mikro şehir olarak işlev gören üniversitelerin çevresel sorunlara karşı çözüm bulma becerileri geliştirmek için çeşitli disiplinlere odaklanmaları ve öğrencilerine çevresel deneyimler sunmaları beklenmektedir. Sürdürülebilirlik merkezleri aracılığıyla üniversitelerin çevresel ayak izlerini azaltma ve yeşil mesleklerin gelişimine katkı sağlama gibi somut adımlar atmaya başladıkları görülmektedir. Bu çalışmada sürdürülebilir bir gelecek için üniversitelerde çevresel farkındalığın nasıl artırılabileceği, sürdürülebilirlik merkezlerinin bu çerçevedeki rolü, ayrıca yeni dönemin gereksinimlerine uygun yeşil mesleklerin gelişimi ve bu mesleklerin eğitimi konuları bağlamında üniversitelerin ekolojik olarak göstermeleri gereken zihniyet dönüşümü ele alınmıştır.
Presencing the Transcendent
Authors: Rodriguez Agustin Martin G.
Published: June 2024

This essay is a reflection on the presencing of the transcendent in Filipino cinema. It looks at certain films whose styles are able to hint at the trace of the transcendent in the mundane and finite existence of Filipinos. It takes on a philosophical perspective to reflect on these films. This is a preprint of a chapter in the book The Stories We Tell When We Tell Stories About Ourselves by Agustin Martin G. Rodriguez.
Analysis of cracked Reissner-Mindlin plate using an extended meshfree method
Authors:   Department of Engineering Mechanics, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Lo Siu Vay ,   Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, Truong Tich Thien ,   Department of Engineering Mechanics, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, Nguyen Nha Thanh ,   Department of Engineering Mechanics, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Published: June 2024

An extended meshfree method for analyzing cracked plates based on Reissner-Mindlin theory is presented in this paper. Among a variety of meshfree formulations, the radial point interpolation method (RPIM) is chosen in this study due to the satisfaction of the Kronecker delta property. The essential boundary conditions, therefore, are easily imposed in the RPIM. The shape function derived from RPIM is employed to interpolate the field variables. An extended RPIM formulation is used to model the crack segment without explicitly defining it in the discretized domain. The discontinuity due to the crack is defined by extrinsic enriched functions, particularly, the jump in the displacement field on two sides of the crack is modelled by the Heaviside function, and the stress singularity near the crack tip is described by the asymptotic enriched function. In this study, the stress resultant intensity factors (SRIFs) are evaluated through the interaction integral approach. The obtained SRIFs are shown in the paper through many numerical examples for comparison purposes. The trending variation of SRIFs is also observed from the numerical results. It can be remarked that the SRIFs depend on many factors: the number of cracks, crack orientation, load type and boundary conditions. The numerical examples show the accuracy of the present approach. The obtained results are compared with analytical solutions and other numerical methods.
Crack Analysis by Using An Extended Meshfree Method and Cartesian Transformation Method without Creating Subdomains
Authors:   Department of Engineering Mechanics, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, Lo Vay Siu ,   Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, Nguyen Hien Thai ,   Department of Engineering Mechanics, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam; Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, Truong Tich Thien ,   Department of Engineering Mechanics, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam; Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, Nguyen Nha Thanh ,   Department of Engineering Mechanics, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam; Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Published: June 2024

This paper investigates the fracture behavior of plates with through-thickness crack by using the extended concept of the Radial Point Interpolation Method (RPIM). The attractiveness of the RPIM shape functions is the satisfaction of the Kronecker delta property providing direct imposition of essential boundary conditions. In the extended concept, the jump in deflection and rotation fields caused by crack, also the stress singularity near the crack tip are described by adding enriched functions to the interpolation equation. Particularly, Heaviside function and asymptotic enriched function. For numerical integration, the Cartesian Transformation Method (CTM) is employed. No integration background cell is required in CTM, this technique transforms a domain integral into a boundary integral and a 1D integral. For analysis of discontinuous problems, in this study, the distribution of integration points is manipulated to avoid the discontinuity caused by crack segmentation. Therefore, no subdomains are required, unlike other reference CTM studies. To achieve that, a virtual boundary is introduced that represents the discontinuity such as holes or cracks. This also matches the concept of the extended approach that no explicit discontinuity exists in the geometry, instead, the discontinuity is modelled by mathematics equation. The Stress Intensity Factors (SIFs) of the cracked plate are evaluated through the interaction integral technique. The efficiency of the proposed method is illustrated through various numerical examples. The accuracy of the obtained results are compared with other available numerical solutions and analytical solutions.
A Study of Contractual Romance in TV Dramas: Focusing on  and
Authors:   Academic Association of Global Cultural Contents, Choi Ji Woon
Published: June 2024

Romance dramas are currently the dominant subgenre of TV dramas. This is proof that despite the limitations and conventions of the genre’s narrative style, it still attracts many viewers and producers. The ratings of recent TV dramas are highly dependent on the first half of the show, and romance dramas depict the process of the male and female protagonists forming a relationship during this crucial first half. Noting that there has been no research on this topic, this study first chose “contract” as the method of relationship formation in romance dramas to date and then examined the aspects of contract romance in these works and how this reflects reality by studying  and . The following conclusions were drawn as a result.
First, the male and female protagonists’ antics in pretending to be a couple brought laughter to the audience through their role-playing and excitement through their pretend marriage and chance encounters. Next, their contracts were based on their own conditions and abilities and were often finalized because they were reciprocal to each other, which was a bitter realization that in real life, men and women have to fulfill many conditions or abilities to meet and get married. Lastly, the parties to the contract are forced to marry due to coercion or persuasion by family members or other adults in the household, representing the conflict between the older generation who insist on marriage and the younger generation who resist or reject it.
The romance drama genre has a long history and has been studied extensively, but there is still a lot of room for exploration. This study presented one of the many approaches, and hopefully, there will be various studies in the future.
A Study on the Strategies for Korean OTT Contents to Enter International Markets
Authors:   Academic Association of Global Cultural Contents, Baek Hae-Lin
Published: June 2024

Although Korean video contents began its journey to the global market along with the popularity in Asia in the latter 1990s, the genres exported were mostly drama and most of the importers were Asian countries. However, recently, we have seen a series of successes of Korean OTT contents such as ,  and  in the world market. The study explored the strategies for Korean OTT contents to enter the global market by analyzing the story-telling of Korean OTT contents from the perspective of cultural proximity.
In the past, Korean video contents focused on specific subjects and genres such as love and socio-historical events. However, the recent Korean video contents are expanding to cover various subjects and genres. Especially, they pro-actively use the subjects and genres represented by Hollywood such as zombies, science and adventures, constructing universal story-telling that can heighten cultural proximity and adding characteristics of Korean culture, which secured competitiveness as Korean contents. While  and  chose zombies, a regular subject representing Hollywood, unlike the existing zombie products, they presented an epic for the zombies to induce sympathy of the recipients. Also, they secured differentiation from the existing zombie products by arranging unique backgrounds such as the Chosun Dynasty and the school. Also, unlike the Hollywood contents such as zombies or monsters emerging as a result of viruses or environmental pollution, in the Korean products, the alien creatures were born as variables of human desire and this resulted in destruction of the human race. This puts emphasis on human spiritual culture, meaning the Oriental value system. Also, while increasing cultural proximity by using the universal problems of the contemporary society such as materialism and violence, they led the recipients to take interest in Korean play culture such as ‘Red Light Green Light’, ‘Dalgona Candy’ and ‘Squid Game’. As can be seen from this, Korean OTT contents, while securing familiarity by adding Oriental cultural characteristics to universal culture codes, constructed new stories, resulting in favorable responses from the recipients.
Study of the amidation reaction of carboxylic acids and their derivatives
Authors:   Azerbaijan Technical University, Mirzoyeva G.A. , Eyvazova Sh.M. ,   Azerbaijan Technical University
Published: June 2024

The presented work shows the results of research in the field of studying the amidation reaction of carboxylic acids and their functionally substituted derivatives with various amines. The main patterns of the above reaction are shown, the mechanisms of reactions involving carboxylic acids, as well as their derivatives (esters, anhydrides and acid chlorides) are presented. The main areas of application of the synthesized amide products are considered. It is reported that the reaction of direct amidation of carboxylic acids with amine components can occur in the presence of various catalysts or auxiliary reagents, among which dicyclohexylcarbodimide is most often used. Direct amidation has been shown to be accelerated in the presence of nucleophilic reagents containing a free electron pair. Some features of the amidation reaction involving acid derivatives, in particular esters and acid chlorides, are also shown. It is noted that one of the variants of such reactions is the Schotten-Bauman reaction. The paper also describes the results of the authors’ own research. It is noted that condensation reactions of acid chlorides of some aliphatic, naphthenic and aromatic acids with amines of various structures have been carried out, leading to the formation of mono- and dicarboxyamide derivatives of heterocyclic compounds, such as benzimidazole, benzoxazole and oxadiazepine. The practical properties of the synthesized compounds were studied and it was found that their potassium salts have high biological activity and can be used as a growth stimulator for wheat and pea plants. In addition, it was shown that the resulting amides are corrosion inhibitors and some of them have highly protective effects and can be used in technology as inhibitors.
Practical recommendations for vacuum distillation column calculation and its residue entrainment impact on vacuum gas oil quality estimation
Authors:   Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (SRU), LLC “Orgneftekhim-IT”, Babynina A. A. , Zyikov A. V. ,   Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (SRU)
Published: June 2024

The study provides a view on the typical reasons and consequences of the residue entrainment to the gas oil heaviest draw within the vacuum distillation column. The above-stated phenomenon leads to the gas oil coking ability growth, as well as its metals content and draw rate decrease while achieving the definite limits for the heat duty and the critical velocities of the gas phase for vacuum heater and transfer line respectively. Entrainment minimization criteria and its quantitative estimation methods were reviewed in this work. We propose an approach to assess the entrainment impact on the vacuum gas oil quality, developing a non-equilibrium model of vacuum distillation column.
INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR MUNICIPAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
Authors:   Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Serhieiev Oleksandr
Published: June 2024

The article examines the main results of the legislative reform in Ukraineʼs municipal waste management sector. It identifies key issues hindering the effective implementation of new legislative norms, such as bureaucratic obstacles, insufficient funding, and the ongoing war. The roles of the national, regional, and local levels of government in the municipal waste management process are analyzed, highlighting the necessity of their interaction. The importance of coordinating actions among all stakeholders to ensure sustainable development and effective municipal waste management is emphasized. Ukraine’s Constitution, adopted in 1996, laid the foundation for a legal state and established fundamental principles of environmental safety, including the right to a safe environment and the state’s duty to maintain ecological balance. However, the previous Waste Management Law, despite being in effect for over 20 years, was ineffective due to a lack of systematic approach, poor coordination, and outdated infrastructure. In response to these challenges, the government initiated a comprehensive legislative reform to align with European standards and improve coordination. The new Waste Management Law, adopted in 2023, aims to address these issues. However, many necessary changes are still in progress, delayed by bureaucratic obstacles and the ongoing war, which has shifted government priorities towards national security. A critical challenge remains the coordination of actions between different levels of government and waste management entities. Effective waste management requires close interaction between national, regional, and local levels, encompassing infrastructure development, waste collection, transportation, and resource allocation. Such coordination is crucial for achieving sustainable development and environmental safety in Ukraine. The article underscores the need for special procedures to accelerate the approval of critically important environmental legislation. While international organizations often push necessary decisions, aligning national strategies with European integration and funding conditions, the active role of national, regional, and local authorities is essential. Improved cooperation and communication among all levels of government and stakeholders can significantly enhance the efficiency of municipal waste management systems in Ukraine.
PROJECT FINANCING IN THE CONTEXT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE “UKRAINE FACILITY PLAN”
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Naumenkova Svitlana , Mishchenko Svitlana ,   State University of Trade and Economics, Tishchenko Ievgen ,   LLC “TECHNO-ENGINEERING”
Published: June 2024

In the context of the extensive destruction Ukraine has suffered as a result of the war, there is an acute shortage of funds for economic recovery. The assessment of damage, losses, and needs for the reconstruction and rebuilding of Ukraine is reflected in the updated World Bank report - Third Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA3). The key tasks and goals for Ukraine's economic development are outlined in the Ukraine Facility Plan. Given this, the organizational, legal, and financial aspects of interaction with potential investors require greater attention in the implementation of the priorities set out in the Ukraine Facility Plan. This article is dedicated to studying the mechanism of project financing in Ukraine in the context of implementing the comprehensive economic development plan - Ukraine Facility Plan. It reveals the features of organizing the financing of projects with significant investments in the real sector of the economy. The article provides a list of organizations responsible for the development and implementation of the "Ukraine Facility Plan" at national and territorial levels, as well as those facilitating interaction with foreign investors. A list of contentious issues related to the imperfections of the current financial and legal mechanism, which may lead to potential conflicts of interest and risks in the process of interaction between participants in the investment process in Ukraine, is defined. Attention is drawn to the need to intensify work on supporting foreign investments at the state and regional levels. Given the high level of business risk in Ukraine, the mechanism for assessing and distributing risks among project participants requires greater attention. Based on the study of existing legislation, it is concluded that financial risks are the primary types of risks in the implementation of projects with significant investments in Ukraine. A list of World Bank Group instruments that can be used to protect the interests of investors in the implementation of large-scale investment projects in Ukraine is presented.