bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Diagnosis and prevention of the risk of suicidal behavior among adolescent students in an educational organization
Authors:   Lipetsk State Pedagogical P. Semenov-Tyan-Shansky University, Dormidontov Roman A.
Published: September 2023

Russia is one of the ten states with high suicidal activity of the population. Adolescence and early adolescence are traditionally considered as periods of manifestation of suicidal attempts and completed suicides, which determines the need to identify the psychological determinants of personality to prevent and correct the risk of suicidal behavior students. We carried out a psychological study of suicidal tendencies and predisposition to self-destructive behavior in early adolescence; formed an experimental group of students based on the screening of students with a high risk of suicidal behavior. The propensity for risky and suicidal behavior, as well as such qualities as aggressiveness, social dependence, anxiety, self-esteem at the ascertaining and control stages were studied. The revealed in the study data on suicidal tendencies and predisposition to destructive behavior in people of early adolescence complement the theoretical and empirical ideas about this phenomenon. A complex combination of a high level of aggressiveness, personal anxiety, social dependence and inadequacy of self-esteem in the structure of suicidal tendencies and a predisposition to destructive behavior in people of early adolescence has been reliably identified. The results obtained are important for the development of preventive measures, competent and reasonable construction of psycho-correctional and psychotherapeutic work with this category of students.
Formation in students of pedagogical directions of communicative competence in mathematical education
Authors:   Pskov State University, Sergeeva Larisa A.
Published: September 2023

We present a theoretical substantiation and practical implementation of the educational environment for students to study a mathematics course focused on the formation of communicative competence. The purpose of the study is to theoretically substantiate, practically determine and experimentally create an educational environment to develop communicative competence in future primary school teachers in the study of mathematics, as communicative competence is a necessary condition for the further successful pedagogical activity of a graduate. Research methods: a) theoretical: analysis, evaluation, interpretation of scientific literature on the research issue; b) empirical: pedagogical experiment. Conclusions and recommendations: in conducted theoretical study we substantively characterize the main approaches to the definition of the category of “communicative competence”, show the importance of communicative competence of future elementary school teachers, taking into account the specifics of the language of meaningful and formal mathematics. The importance of forming the linguistic and pragmatic components of communicative competence in students in the course of studying the mathematical content at the university is theoretically substantiated. The effectiveness of the use of dialogue situations during the work of students in small groups with a mathematical text in order to develop the communicative competence of future teachers has been experimentally proven. The practical significance of the study lies in the development of an educational environment for studying the course of mathematics in the pedagogical areas of the university, focused on the formation of students' communicative competence in mathematical education. The practical results of the study can be used in the practice of the work of mathematics teachers at universities to form the communicative competence of future teachers in the study of the discipline “Mathematics”.
Organization of practical training of students for the tourism and hospitality industry
Authors:   Ural State University of Economics, Radygina Evgeniya G. , Okhrimenko Elena I. ,   Ural State University of Economics, Pasko Tatiana V. ,   Tambov State Technical University
Published: September 2023

Introduction. The study discusses the current issues of practical training in the tourism and hospitality industry in Russia, identifies the main problems of training specialists of Russian specialized universities. The main focus is on building partnerships between universities and employer organizations in order to train highly qualified specialists. The objective of the study is to describe the process of organizing the interaction of the university with the employer organizations in the framework of practical training. Methodology, methods and techniques. As a methodological basis, systematic and structural approaches were used; methods of analysis and synthesis; the study of models of cooperation between universities and employers, methods of monitoring and evaluating the quality of training specialists. Conclusions. In the course of the work, the authors describe the process of practical training of specialists in the tourism and hospitality industry, including the purpose and objectives, process requirements, organization conditions and requirements for the results of the process. The scope of the study. The direction of further research may include modeling the process of practical training and the development of methodological foundations for cooperation between the university and employer organizations in the framework of practical training. Practical application. The results of the study are used in organizing practical training at the Department of Tourism Business and Hospitality of the Ural State University of Economics, and can also be used by other professional educational organizations, which will effectively solve the problem of training personnel for tourism and hospitality. The social consequences of organizing the process of practical training of students will include increasing the competitiveness of graduates in the labor market; improving the quality of tourist services and hotel services; introducing innovations into the tourism and hospitality industry, and developing startups. Originality. The innovativeness of the research lies in the description of the elements of the system of practical training at the university.
Entre agências e trajetórias negras
Authors: Silva Thiago Campos da
Published: September 2023

O objetivo deste artigo é investigar as experiências sociais de africanos e afro-brasileiros “centenários” na cidade do Rio de Janeiro entre 1890-1906. A proposta consiste em avaliar as condições sob as quais esses sujeitos viviam, teciam relações e se deslocavam pela capital federal nos anos iniciais da Primeira República. Para realizar essa tarefa, as fontes mobilizadas abrangem o Censo Municipal de 1906 e os periódicos em circulação na cidade entre 1890-1906. A relevância dessa delimitação é descortinar novas possibilidades de compreensão sobre as trajetórias de negros/negras depois da Abolição a partir de uma perspectiva voltada às relações raciais.
As relações entre a antropologia e os arquivos vista através do fundo Roberto Cardoso de Oliveira
Authors: Serafim Amanda Gonçalves
Published: September 2023

Roberto Cardoso de Oliveira (1928-2006) foi um importante antropólogo brasileiro e atuou em diferentes universidade e instituições no país e no exterior. Ainda que grande parte de seu currículo e de suas pesquisas sejam de amplo conhecimento na história da antropologia brasileira, seu acervo documental foi pouco explorado. O fundo Roberto Cardoso de Oliveira, atualmente depositado no Arquivo Edgard Leuenroth (AEL), localizado na Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp), foi doado pelo antropólogo na década de 1980, abriga um grande volume documental que recobre a maior parte da trajetória de seu titular, e também muitos capítulos da história da disciplina no Brasil. O presente artigo tem como objetivo tensionar esse material com as discussões que aproximam a antropologia e os arquivos, de modo a acessar as camadas de atuação que constroem a narrativa oriunda desses papeis e que articulam titular e instituições de memória. Para isso, uma breve recuperação de um debate que problematiza a monumentalidade e a pretensa neutralidade dos arquivos, junto com uma aproximação das potencialidades e particularidades dos arquivos pessoais, nos ajuda a confrontar o material à luz da construção de um legado e de uma memória que perpassa uma atuação individual, mas é também resultado dos processos de arquivamento e pesquisa.
Vacuum plasma erosion resistant 2D nanocomposite coating Avinit for compressor blades of gas turbine engines of aircraft engines
Authors: Sagalovych Oleksiy , Popov Viktor , Kononyhin Oleksandr , Sagalovych Vladislav , Dudnik Stanislav , Prokopenko Oleksandr
Published: September 2023

The work is devoted to the search for new vacuum-plasma coatings with high hardness to increase the durability of the compressor blades of the GTE of aircraft engines
Ti-Al-N-based vacuum-plasma coatings obtained by Avinit technologies, which ensure the application of hard, high-quality coatings with dramatically reduced micro-arc damage, were selected as candidates.
  Avinit multilayer coatings have higher functional characteristics than TiN (microhardness, crack resistance, temperature resistance, erosion and corrosion resistance) and may be promising for applying erosion-resistant coatings for compressor blades. Avinit technologies are technologically closest to the vacuum-plasma technologies used in industrial production for applying TiN protective coatings.
New multi-layered 2D nanocomposite wear-resistant ion-plasma hard coatings Avinit (TiN-AlN)n have been developed.
The created software products made it possible to reach a qualitatively new level in terms of further modification and improvement of the designs of Avinit functional coatings, stability of technologies and improvement of their quality control when applying such coatings for use in the production of compressor blades of gas turbine engines of aircraft engines.
Special attention is paid to methods of preliminary ion-plasma treatment of surfaces before coating. Metallographic studies of the chemical and phase composition and structure of Avinit (TiN-AlN)n coatings have been carried out. The thickness of the coatings is 7-9 μm, the microhardness is 34-35 GPa (compared to the serially used TiN coating: 27.4 GPa). The use of three-stage ion-plasma treatment in Avinit technologies using a double vacuum-arc discharge followed by the application of strengthening coatings in a single technological cycle eliminates the formation of cracks and ensures the production of tightly bonded, high-quality coatings of a given composition with the maximally reduced share of the droplet component.
The developed coatings (TiN-AlN)n were applied to experimental batches of working compressor blades of GTE aircraft engines for bench tests.
Technology and mechanical properties of reinforced continuous fiber 3D-printed thermoplastic composite
Authors: Solovei Vladyslav , Karvatskii Anton
Published: September 2023

Background. Additive technologies based on Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) modeling methods attract a lot of attention from both industry and research groups, which is explained by low investment costs, ease of production, etc. If the processing parameters are correctly selected, products with mechanical properties close to products obtained by traditional technologies can be obtained.
Objective. Practical implementation of the modernized technology for 3D printing of Polylactid Acid (PLA) samples reinforced with continuous Kevlar fiber using the FDM method and determination of their mechanical properties.
Methods is based on experimental and theoretical studies of the limit of tensile strength and modulus of elasticity of the composite and includes testing of samples on the SHIMADZU AGS-X testing machine and solving the inverse problem.
Results. Experimental samples of thermoplastic composite (PLA+Kevlar fiber Æ0.3 mm) were tested for tension. It was found that the tensile strength of the reinforced composite compared to the unreinforced one with a Kevlar volume fraction of about 12% increases by 2.38 times, and the modulus of elasticity increases by 1.45 times. With a confidence interval of 0.68, the error of determining the ultimate tensile strength is 3.5%, and the modulus of elasticity is 4.5%. A theoretical dependence was obtained for predicting the modulus of elasticity of thermoplastic composites in the range of changes in the degree of reinforcement up to 15%.
Conclusions. The application of additive technologies based on FDM for 3D printing of thermoplastic composites with increased mechanical properties is substantiated.
Study of linear and angular oscillations of the moving platform of the ground robotic complex
Authors: Strutynskyi Sergiy , Semenchuk Roman
Published: September 2023

Background
Modern ground robotic complexes have a significant speed, which leads to the occurrence of vibrations of the platform and the manipulator. The problem is to develop highly efficient vehicles that take into account dynamic processes, and their impact is minimized by constructive solutions and dampers.
 
Objective
The purpose of the work is to study the dynamics of the moving platform of the robotic complex and establish its dynamic parameters. At the same time, it is necessary to determine the characteristics of oscillatory processes, in particular, linear and cross-angular movements of the platform.
Methods
A dynamic model of the platform has been developed. It has three degrees of freedom and takes into account the working processes of caterpillars and rollers. The calculation scheme has six points of support on the surface. The method is based on finding the position of the rollers determined by the profile of the road surface.
The elastic-dissipative properties of the track and the surface are taken into account in the model. A research of the platform during its movement on a surface with a complex profile was carried out. Polyharmonic dependencies with random parameters are used to describe it.
Results
The developed model determine the dynamic characteristics of the robotic platform during its interaction with irregularities of arbitrary shape. Based on the found equations of spherical motion, mathematical modeling of work processes was carried out, angular coordinates and angular speeds of platform rotation were determined.
Conclusions
The results of modeling the spherical movement of the platform correspond to the physical essence of work processes. These data are necessary for studying the dynamics of the manipulator of the mobile robotic complex. Minimization of platform oscillations improves the characteristics of ground robotic complexes moving at a high speed.
Numerical modeling of internal flows in tanks with baffles
Authors: Kovalev Vasyl , Shibaev Oleksandr , Chenyu Wei
Published: September 2023

The proposed article presents the materials of experimental and mathematical studies of internal inertial flows of an incompressible liquid during its fluctuations in tanks. An analysis of modern problems related to the harmful effect of liquid resonant splashing on tank structures, as well as on the trajectory and nature of the object movement itself with the liquid, was carried out.
The use of damping baffles and guide devices in similar closed flows allows to fundamentally change the structure of internal flows, reducing gradients of shock pressures in flows, as well as redistributing the main liquid inertial effects. Numerical modeling of such flows qualitatively confirms the results of experimental studies and allows us to build a rather complex three-dimensional development picture of fluctuations in fluid flows.
In addition to the use of the damping baffles structures, it is proposed to make the plane of baffles perforated with different degrees of permeability due to the diameter of the holes and their number. The effect of hydraulic resistance occurs when flow energy is lost due to overcoming artificial obstacles in the form of holes of small diameter. Thus, the shock effects of the flow on the walls of the tank are predicted to have a smaller amplitude and duration.
The use of the proposed dampers labyrinth structures allows to control the force effects of the liquid only by hydraulic means and thus reduce the number and dimensions of the internal guide devices.
Semi-analytical implicit direct time integration method for 1-D gas dynamic problem
Authors: Orynyak Igor , Kostyushko Iryna , Mazuryk Roman
Published: September 2023

Sharp wave treatment for 1-D gas dynamic problem is still a chellenge for modern numerical methods. They often require too many space and time steps, produce spurious oscillation of solution, exhibit a strong numerical dissipation or divergence of results. This paper is further extension of authors’ idea of employment the analytical solution for space coordinate, where time step is a parameter which used in the space solution. Its peculiarity consists in development of additional procedure of linearization of dependence between the pressure and density. It is performed in premise that actual pressure for each space element is close to the basic pressure, attained at previous moment of time. The efficiency of method is tested on the very popular task of Sod, where two different ideal gases in a tube are separated by diaphragm, which is suddenly broken. The problem considered in Lagrangian coordinates formulation. The results obtained show the very good efficiency of method, which requires the essentially lesser time and space steps, leads to no spurious oscillation and give consistent and predictable results with respect to meshing. The accuracy of method is mostly controlled by time step, which should be larger than clearly stated theoretical lower limit. Other advantage of method is that it can calculate the process to any desired moment of time, and space meshing can be variable in time and space and can be easily adapted during the process of calculation.
Ensuring the supply of current to one end of the cable with different wire rope parameters
Authors: Belmas Ivan , Bilous Olena , Tansura Hanna , Shvachka Angelina
Published: September 2023

Issues. Structural cable monitoring systems are widely used to diagnose the condition of cable-stayed bridges. Known methods of non-destructive control of the stressed state cannot in some cases be fully used, or their use is difficult and economically impractical or inefficient.
The aim of the study. A model is offered that allows you to ensure the reliability of the rope with many degrees of damage.
Method. The most convenient method for monitoring the mechanical parameters of cable ropes is the electrical resistance method.
The results. The results of the dependence of the stress and current distribution on the rope parameters are presented. The researched method will increase the reliability, safety and service life of cable-stayed bridges. 
Scientific novelty. Our work consists in studying the impact of breaking the cables that make up cable ropes. For this, a model was created that allows you to combine several parameters (specific resistance and electrical conductivity, length, number of cables). We considered the case for removing the signal from one end of the cable.
Practical significance. It is established that when changing the length of the resistance application and the number of cables, a change in the graph for the undamaged and damaged cable is displayed. The number and row in which the burst occurred were analyzed. In this way, the system that monitors one cable notifies about destruction and makes it possible to prevent it.
Automation of the procedure for determining the admissibility of erosion- corrosion wear in pipelines of nuclear power plants made of carbon steels
Authors: Vorona Hryhoriy , Ananchenko Mykyta , Makhnenko Oleh
Published: September 2023

Many pipelines in Ukrainian nuclear power plants have been in operation for over 30 years, and the determination of the admissibility of erosion-corrosion wear (ECW) defects in the pipeline wall metal is currently one of the pressing issues in the nuclear energy sector of Ukraine. A comparative analysis of determining the admissibility of pipe wall thinning due to ECW was conducted using the adopted methodology “MT-T.0.03.224-18” by the State Enterprise “Energoatom” and the guidance based on the use of regulatory documents for designing pipeline elements. The use of the methodology demonstrated significant advantages in terms of reducing the conservatism of ECW assessment, especially for small-scale thinning and pipelines operating at pressures below 60-80 kgf/cm2, which allows for a substantial reduction in repair work. However, the implementation of the methodology in practice may encounter difficulties due to the complexity and labor-intensiveness of the calculation assessment procedure for nuclear power plant personnel. Therefore, to automate the ECW admissibility assessment in accordance with the methodology requirements, software (SW) was developed for use by nuclear power plant personnel, enabling the prompt generation of a protocol for the express assessment procedure of ECW admissibility for a straight section of the pipeline based on the measurement results of wall thinning parameters in the axial direction. The software allows for concluding whether the section can be put into operation, sent for repair, or requires further refined assessment. Additionally, software based on the finite element method (FEM) was developed, which, when necessary, allows for a refined assessment of a straight section, taking into account the depth and angle of thinning in the circumferential direction, and calculates the stress of the limit plastic state of the pipeline section with ECW from the perspective of viscous fracture. The devel- opment is applicable in the field of nuclear energy in Ukraine.
Taking into account a location of aircraft’s center of mass during motion cuing
Authors: Kabanyachyi Volodymyr , Hrytsan Serhii , Yankovskyi Serhii
Published: September 2023

Compared to other information sources, motion cues provide a pilot with anticipatory information about spatial position and movement of aircraft. For motion cueing a flight simulator cockpit is installed on a motion system, movement of which motion cueing. Therefore, motion system is one of the most important components of full flight simulators. The problem of effective use of constructive resources of six-degrees of freedom synergistic motion system has been solved. But the problem of improving the motion cueing remained unsolved, due to the fact that location of motion system center of rotation is significantly different from location of aircraf’s center of gravity, and motion cues differ from real, flight one. The study subject is motion cueing on flight simulators. The problem was solved on the basis of simplified operator for transformation of motion system movements along individual degrees of freedom into jack movements, cubic spline functions to describe the dependence of the centers of rotation along pitch and yaw, and optimization theory using the deformable polyhedron method. The formulated and solved problem of taking into account of location of aircraft’s center of gravity during motion cueing along pitch and yaw increases an efficiency of using of constructive resource of a six-degrees of freedom synergistic motion system, a motion cueing fidelity and training realism on flight simulator.
Experience of designing and implementing integrated system of technological preparation of productionfor manufacturing new aircraft engines
Authors: Balushok Kostyantyn
Published: September 2023

The technological preparation of production (TPV) is one of the key stages of the product life cycle (LPL) when designing and developing new aircraft engines. The TPV system foresees the use of the following instruments: CAD/CAM/CAE systems to ensure the implementation of the following operations: automated design, production and engineering calculations; Product Data Management systems (PDM) to ensure product data management; Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for the corporate resource planning. Note that the instruments above are combined into PLM-systems to provide information support for the TPV system. The paper reviews the experience of designing and implementing the integrated TPV system at Motor Sich JSC for the purpose of manufacturing new aircraft engines. The author presents a structural diagram of the implemented integrated system containing a complex of interdependent subsystems along with a description of the system of automated design of process documents, which provides for the on-line design of production processes. The paper gives a description of subsystem of automated preparation of programs for CNC machine tools, which is designed to calculate the trajectory of the cutting tool when machining geometrically complex parts of aircraft engines. The paper specifies the subsystem of automated design of technological equipment, which is in compliance with requirements for modern tool production. The author underlines that the system of automated design of production equipment saw the following design subsystems reaching the highest level of development: subsystems for designing cutting and gear machining tools; subsystems for designing machine tools; subsystems for designing the monitoring and metering instrument; subsystems for designing foundry and stamping equipment; subsystems for designing control of gear cutting tools as per electronic standards. It is noted that the automated subsystems of analyzing production processes allow for performing the following analyses: analyzing metal casting processes; analyzing stamping processes; analyzing cutting processes; analyzing gear-cutting processes. The author provides the following results of implementing the integrated system of technological preparation of production at Motor Sich JSC: i) The TPV period was increased by 1.2–1.5 times, and ii) The efficiency of design and construction works was raised by 3–3.5 times.
Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Biosynthesis Optimization and Design of Antimicrobial Composites
Authors: Koretska Nataliia , Semeniuk Ihor , Pokynbroda Tetyana , Shcheglova Nataliia , Karpenko Olena , Kytsya Andriy , Lubenets Vira , Polish Nataliia
Published: September 2023

Background. The accumulation of plastic waste negatively affects the environment and human health. Currently, one of the strategies to address this global ecological problem involves the utilization of biodegradable plastics instead in place of synthetic ones. Among them, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) – microbial intracellular polymers – hold a significant position. Their advantages are biodegradability, biocompatibility, and favorable thermomechanical properties. Given these attributes, PHA has significant prospects for use in medicine, agriculture, and the food industry, in particular for packaging food products.
Objective. Enchance the efficiency of bacterial synthesis of polyhydroxyalkanoates through nutrient media modification, obtain antimicrobial composites based on PHA, and determine their antimicrobial properties.
Methods. The optimization of PHA biosynthesis involved selecting appropriate cultivation conditions, including carbon and nitrogen sources, cultivation time, and working volume. The isolation of PHA from bacterial biomass was achieved through chloroform extraction (mixing for 10 h at 35 °C, with a biomass-to-chloroform ratio of 1:50); followed by precipitation with double the volume of isopropanol. The resulting polymer was then dried to a constant weight at 60 °C. The hydrophobicity of the biopolymer was assessed using the water contact angle measurement. Composites of biopolymers with antimicrobials in the form of films were obtained using two methods: 1) solution casting method; and 2) layering the biocides onto the polymer film. The antimicrobial activity of the resulting composites was determined using the agar diffusion method.
Results. Through  the optimization of the mineral media and the change of cultivation conditions, it was possible to obtain 0.26–1.45 g/l of polyhydroxyalkanoates (5.1–34.0% PHA from biomass). The R. ruber UCM Ac-288 strain synthesized the maximum amount of biopolymer (34.0% PHA). This study established the ability of Gordonia bacteria to synthesize PHA for the first time. PHA compositions of optimal content were obtained, with hydrophobicity comparable to that of polyethylene packaging films. Antimicrobial pro­perties of biopolymers composites with biocides have been substantiated.
Conclusions. The bacterial synthesis of PHA was increased by modifying nutrient media. Composites based on PHA with biocides were developed. It was determined that these composites exhibit antimicrobial properties and high hydrophobicity. Consequently, they hold promise for use as biofilms for packaging and preser­ving food products.
Nonlinear Resonance in a Position-Dependent Mass-Duffing Oscillator System with Monostable Potentials Driven by an Amplitude-Modulated Signal
Authors:   Department of Physics, Sadakathullah Appa College, Suddalai Kannan K. , Abdul Kader S.M. ,   Department of Physics, Sadakathullah Appa College, Chinnathambi V. ,   Department of Physics, Sadakathullah Appa College, Sethu Meenakshi M.V. ,   Department of Mathematics, Fatima College, Rajasekar S. ,   School of Physics, Bharathidasan University
Published: September 2023

This study examines the phenomenon of vibrational resonance (VR) in a classical positiondependent mass (PDM) system characterized by three types of single-well potentials. These potentials are influenced by an amplitude-modulated (AM) signal with $\Omega\gg\omega$. Our analysis is limited to the following parametric choices:
 (i) $\omega_0^2$, $\beta$, $m_0$, $\lambda>0$ (type-1 single-well),
 (ii) $\omega_0^2>0$, $\beta <0$, $2< m_0 <3$, $1< \lambda <2$ (type-2 single-well),
 (iii) $\omega_0^2>0$, $\beta <0$, $0< m_0 <2$, $0<\lambda<1$ (type-3 single-well).
 The system presents an intriguing scenario in which the PDM function significantly contributes to the occurrence of VR. In addition to the analytical derivation of the equation for slow motions of the system based on the high-frequency signal’s parameters using the method of direct separation of motion, numerical evidence is presented for VR and its basic dynamical behaviors are investigated. Based on the findings presented in this paper, the weak low-frequency signal within the single-well PDM system can be either attenuated or amplified by manipulating PDM parameters, such as mass amplitude ($m_0$) and mass spatial nonlinearity $\lambda$. The outcomes of the analytical investigations are validated and further supported through numerical simulations.
EUROPEAN UNION TERMINOLOGY AND ITS INTEGRATION IN THE ENGLISH FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT CLASSROOM
Authors:   Faculty of Security – Skopje, Trajkovska Vesna
Published: September 2023

The creation and the development of the European Union (EU) over the decades was accompanied by a constant introduction of new concepts that required appropriate lexical shaping. This accumulation of new concepts led to the emergence of new words in the English language used in the context of the EU. As a result, dealing with any aspect of EU was linked to the knowledge of its specific English terminology. Its acquisition became important for various categories of professionals, including those working in the field of security and law-enforcement. Bearing this in mind, the paper offers practical ideas for the integration of EU terminology into the English language instruction, focusing specifically on law-enforcement English. The ideas presented in the paper can also be used for teaching other branches of English, as well as for other subjects addressing EU-related topics, in a modified form, thus contributing to the presentation of this type of lexical content to a wider spectrum of learners. Keywords: European Union, terminology, law-enforcement, English language, teaching
EU INTEGRATION AND THE EROSION OF SOVEREIGNTY: CANDIDATE-MEMBER STATES’ PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Velkovski Marjan
Published: September 2023

EU integration has emerged as a transformative force in shaping Europe's political landscape. As countries aspire to attain EU membership, they must undergo a comprehensive process of harmonization with EU norms and standards. This paper explores the relationship between EU integration and the erosion of sovereignty from the perspective of candidatemember states, analyzing the underlying dynamics and implications with a particular focus on the transfer of decision-making powers from the national to the supranational level. The erosion of sovereignty in EU integration is primarily driven by the need for candidatemember states to align their legislation, policies, and regulations with EU directives and regulations, which entails limiting the candidate-member states' ability to independently determine domestic policies. While these harmonized policies foster economic integration, they restrict candidate-member states' autonomy in shaping national policies according to their specific needs and priorities. However, it is essential to acknowledge that political elites of candidate-member states willingly engage in the accession process that results in relinquishing certain aspects of sovereignty in exchange for advantages such as access to the single market and participation in EU decision-making processes. In conclusion, EU integration offers both benefits and challenges regarding candidate-member states' sovereignty. While it extends advantages such as economic cooperation and stability, concerns persist regarding the erosion of sovereignty and the ability to independently shape domestic policies. Striking a delicate balance between integration and the preservation of national sovereignty remains an ongoing and complex task throughout the EU’s accession process.
CRIMINALISTICS INVESTIGATION OF ORGANIZED CRIME WITH ILLEGAL DRUG PRODUCTION AND TRADE IN THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Authors:   Faculty of Security – Skopje, Nikoloska Svetlana , Labović Miodrag ,   Faculty of Security – Skopje
Published: September 2023

Organized crime with illegal drug production and trade in the Republic of North Macedonia is a crime that has its own criminalistics characteristics in relation to the organization of the perpetrators at the national and international level, the method of execution and the use of means of execution. The criminalistics investigation of this criminality has its specificities in the area of operational activities and obtaining operational information, their analysis, checking and undertaking planned measures and actions depending on the degree of suspicion, realization of operational actions by applying complex operational combinations and operational – tactical measures, investigative actions and special investigative measures. In the section of criminalistics investigation, attention is paid to the operational activities and criminal investigations in the direction of complete clarification and provision of evidence for the successful conduct of criminal proceedings against the perpetrators. The paper will analyze the situation with this crime in the period 2019-2022, using the normative method, the statistical method, and the method of comparison and case analysis.
PROTECTING THE ANIMAL WELFARE THROUGH THE CRIMINAL ACT “TORTURING ANIMALS” - MACEDONIAN LEGISLATION AND JURISPRUDENCE
Authors:   Faculty of Security - Skopje, Krstevska Savovska Katerina
Published: September 2023

The Chapter XXII of the Macedonian Criminal Code is dedicated to criminal acts against the environment and nature. Among the acts that fall under this chapter is the criminal act of “Torturing animals”, with a widely prescribed object of protection. By stipulating a provision that prohibits the torture of animals, the Criminal Code at the same time provides protection of the animals from cruel behavior. Therefore, the Paper shall elaborate on the provisions of the Criminal Code, as well as other relevant domestic legislation and legislation of other countries that address the issue of animal welfare. In addition, the Paper shall give special attention to the statistical data disposable to the Macedonian State Statistical Office, i.e. the statistical data of submitted criminal reports, initiated accusations and delivered judgments for sanctioning of the perpetrators of such criminal act. Also, the database of the Supreme Court’s portal, which provides access to the jurisprudence of the Macedonian courts, shall be used as a source for specific judgments that establish cases in which animals have been tortured.
ABUSE OF PERSONAL DATA AS A COMPUTER CRIME IN THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Authors:   Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of North Macedonia, Gjosheva-Krsteski Marija , Nikoloska Svetlana
Published: September 2023

Abuse of personal data is a crime systematized in Chapter 15 of Criminal Offenses against the Freedoms and Rights of Man and Citizen in Article 149 paragraph 2, 3, 4 and 5 where it is provided that this crime can also be committed by breaking into computer system of personal data with the intention of abusing them for personal benefit or the benefit of someone else and achieving some benefit or inflicting damage, contrary to the conditions stipulated by the Law on the Protection of Personal Data. The legislator also foresees responsibility for the officials who committed the crime within the performance of the service, and responsibility is provided if the crime was committed in an attempt and criminal responsibility for the legal entities. According to the means and method of execution, this crime has the characteristics of a computer crime and has its own criminalistic characteristics that are significant in the process of discovery, illumination and provision of evidence, in the case of electronic evidence, on the basis of which criminal proceedings are initiated against the perpetrators. The paper will analyze the criminal characteristics of the Abuse of personal data as a computer crime, where its criminal characteristics (manner, time, place and means of execution) will be analyzed, as well as the personal and status characteristics of the perpetrators and of course the motives for execution. Normative, statistical, comparative and case analysis methods will be applied. Based on the knowledge obtained, conclusions will be drawn for preventive action and awareness raising among citizens for the protection of their personal data, as well as a contribution to the suppression of this crime.
ASSERTIVENESS AS A COMMUNICATION STYLE IN THE WORK OF POLICE
Authors:   Faculty of security -Skopje, Batic Dragana , Gogov Bogdanco ,   Faculty of security -Skopje
Published: September 2023

The term assertiveness comes from the English word "to assert" and "be assertive" (adjective), which means to defend and firmly persist in one's opinion, to be persistent, to have great self-confidence, to express one's rights and needs, and the other not to be hurt. It is one of the most important psychological qualities of a person that significantly contributes to maintaining internal balance, expressing one's own attitudes and cultivating good interpersonal relationships. In general, assertiveness is a successful combination of firmness and good behavior, which is a necessary aspect of practicing the police profession. This paper talks about assertiveness as a desirable way of communication between the police and the citizens. The studies show that assertiveness not only complies with legal procedures, but also improves communication between the police and citizens, allows citizens to feel understood and accepted, and allows police officers to perform their work efficiently and with less stress. The application of this type of communication contributes to a better resolution of conflicts and may prevent escalations.
THE ROLE OF RESTORATIVE PRACTICES IN REDUCING SCHOOL VIOLENCE
Authors:   Faculty of security – Skopje, Peovska Nataša
Published: September 2023

In the last twenty years, there has been an increasing awareness of peer violence in schools as a negative phenomenon that can cause numerous short-term or long-term consequences for children. If research results continuously show us that peer violence in schools persists (Јованова, 2008) and, in some schools, it even increases, the need is necessarily imposed to find an appropriate solution for managing the violence. To identify an efficient solution for dealing with this phenomenon is not an easy task. Historically, different approaches have been used, ranging from rehabilitative approaches to punishmentbased approaches. The former approach is based on compassion, the latter on responsibility. Traditionally, school systems often employ punitive methods to address and respond to pupils’ misbehaviour. Most often these methods include measures for excluding pupils from school (suspension or exclusion) leading to the removal and isolation of pupils with inappropriate behaviour (Lodi, Perrella, Lepri, Scarpa, & Patrizi, 2022), to bring order to schools. In search for another, different and more efficient model that would be based on taking responsibility and compassion, restorative justice becomes increasingly promoted in schools (Peovska, 2021) as one of the ways to deal with peer violence. In an international context and in the wake of the adopted Recommendation of the Committee of Ministers (2018) 8 related to restorative justice in criminal matters, the development of restorative approaches outside legal systems, such as schools, is increasingly encouraged (Lodi, Perrella, Lepri, Scarpa, & Patrizi, 2022). To this end, a large number of countries in the world have tried to address the school violence through restorative practices which, instead of punishing the perpetrator, focus on reconciling the broken relationship, removing the harmful consequences, and parties actively participating in solving the problem. Restorative practices are oriented not only towards alternative methods of inappropriate and violent behaviour management, but also towards promoting prosocial behaviours through the development of socio-emotional skills (empathy, awareness, and responsibility), in order to build safe school communities that promote well-being (Lodi, Perrella, Lepri, Scarpa, & Patrizi, 2022). This would mean that restorative practices and measures are alternatives to punitive measures, offering positive ways for conflict resolution between children and a good basis for promoting and developing personal and relational skills, such as empathy and assertiveness.
QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE BANKING SECTOR FOR THE PROTECTION OF CITIZENS REGARDING THE SAFE USE OF PAYMENT CARDS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PRILEP
Authors:   State market inspectorate, Nikoloska Keti , Mojsoska Snezhana ,   Faculty of Security – Skopje, Nikolovska Vrateovska Dance
Published: September 2023

With the deepening of digital transformation, the structure and nature of payment transactions is rapidly evolving and undergoing changes. The banks introduced payment cards, marking the beginning of the era of cashless payments. Credit cards have become an integral part of the world and the Macedonian economy. The increasing interest in cashless payments not only led to a new way of conducting transactions but also brought forth new types of threats and risks associated with the use of new payment methods and instruments. Studying the existing risks, this paper provides qualitative analyses on how banks ensure security and protection against possible abuses of payment cards. This paper is the second part of quantitative research of the awareness of citizens in the municipality of Prilep regarding the safe use of payment cards. The goal of this study is to prove the hypothesis that citizens' awareness of safe usage of payment cards changes their habits and mindset, leading to increased engagement in the new cashless payment method. This, in turn, would contribute to an increase in the number of issued payment cards by banks, rise in the number of participants in e-commerce, and decrease in the possibility of card misuse. As a research technique to achieve these objectives, structured interviews were conducted in the Municipality of Prilep. Qualitative research methodology was conducted in this study as it can provide answers to the research objectives. Also, SWOT analysis was used as an analytical tool of particular significance. At the end of the paper, we will give conclusion remarks in order to increase the informing of the users of payment cards.
Rhizosphere engineering for semiarid tropics: prospects and bottlenecks
Authors: Yadav Anurag , Yadav Kusum , Ahmad Rumana
Published: September 2023

Rhizosphere engineering is a cutting-edge biotechnological approach, strategically employing microbial biofertilizers, phytostimulants, and plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) to boost agricultural crop productivity. Unlike conventional chemical fertilizers, this method eliminates harmful substances, mitigating environmental and health concerns. The foundation of rhizosphere engineering lies in the intricate study of plant–microbe interactions, where soil microorganisms play a pivotal role in nutrient cycling, agricultural waste decomposition, and plant growth stimulation. Rhizosphere engineering shows immense promise in the semiarid tropics, covering around 26% of the Earth's ecology and characterized by water scarcity and high temperatures. Microorganisms found in the rhizosphere, endosphere, and vegetation of arid plants have adapted to harsh environmental conditions, offering valuable resources for biofertilizer and biocontrol research. Their application in enhancing water and nutrient absorption can help alleviate water stress, contributing to sustainable crop production in these regions. However, fully realizing the potential of rhizosphere engineering presents numerous challenges. Identifying beneficial microorganisms, establishing standardized protocols, comprehending complex plant–microbe–soil interactions, and developing efficient delivery systems for microbial inoculants are among the bottlenecks that must be addressed. These challenges underscore the need for continuous research and innovation in this field. Despite being in its infancy, rhizosphere engineering has already accumulated a wealth of information and insights. By surmounting existing challenges and harnessing the power of PGPR and other rhizosphere microorganisms, rhizosphere engineering may usher in a new era in agriculture, particularly benefiting the water-stressed regions of the semiarid tropics.
Covid-19 Döneminde Evden Çalışmanın Kadın Çalışanların İş-Yaşam Dengesine Etkisi: Trabzon İli Üzerine Bir Araştırma
Authors: KARLANKUŞ Nagihan , ESER Burçin
Published: September 2023

Kadının işgücü piyasasına katılımıyla birlikte sahip olduğu rollere çalışan rolünün de eklenmesi iş ve aile yaşamındaki sorumluluklarını yerine getirme açısından bir dengenin kurulması ihtiyacını ortaya çıkarmıştır. Aile ve iş yaşamını birlikte sürdürmeye çalışan kadınlar için evden çalışma alternatif bir çalışma biçimi olarak ortaya çıkmıştır. Ancak beklenildiği gibi iş-yaşam dengesini kolaylaştıracağı mı yahut tam aksine zorlaştıracağı mı yönündeki tartışmalar da beraberinde gelmiştir. Bu çalışma, evden çalışmanın kadınların iş-yaşam dengesini nasıl etkilediğini salgın deneyiminden hareketle Trabzon ili örneğinde ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmada evden çalışmanın sunduğu zaman ve mekân esnekliği ile kadının sahip olduğu temel rollerden olan anne ve ev kadınlığının, iş-yaşam dengesiyle ilişkisi incelenmiştir. Nitel araştırma yönteminin benimsendiği çalışmada, yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme tekniği kullanılmış; akademisyen, bankacı, öğretmen, çağrı merkezi çalışanı toplam 28 kadınla görüşülmüştür. Nihayetinde evden çalışmanın kadınların iş-yaşam dengesini olumsuz etkilediği sonucuna varılmıştır. Bununla birlikte evden çalışmada kadının sahip olduğu geleneksel rollerin olumsuz etkilenme boyutunu daha da artırdığı gözlemlenmiştir.