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Some Technological Parameters of Construction Joints Formation Using the Self-Compacting Concrete Mixtures
Authors: Nesvetaev G. V. , Koryanova Y. I. , Sukhin D. P. 
Published: October 2023

Introduction. The important condition ensuring the monolithicity of the erected massive monolithic reinforced concrete structures, divided in compliance with the standards into the heat-shrinkable blocks, is the quality of construction joints in terms of the new-to-old concrete bonding. The research on the bonding strength dependence on the technological parameters of the construction joints formation using the widely spread in recent years self-compacting concretes is a relevant task, because the number of publications on the respective topic is insufficient. The aim of the present paper is to develop a scientific concept regarding the influence of the certain technological parameters on the new-to-old concrete bonding strength during the construction joints formation.Materials and Methods. The research was carried out using the self-compacting and ordinary heavy vibratory-compacted concretes with the compressive strength ranged from 34.5 to 69.2 MPa. The object of the study was the dependence of the new-to-old concrete bonding strength on the method of standardised surface pre-treatment of the “old” concrete in a joint and the compressive strength of the grade of the “new” self-compacting concrete. The composite Mörsch specimens in which the “old” concrete was cured for up to 3 days were used as the main samples. The construction joint relative strength was considered to be the joint quality evaluation criterion equalling to the ratio of the shear strength of concrete in a composite Mörsch specimen to the minimum axial tension strength values of the “new” and “old” concrete. The quality indicators of the concrete were determined by applying the standard methodology. The specimens were cured under conditions simulating the production of works in the spring-summer season.Results. During the research, the construction joint quality criteria in terms of the “old” to “new” concrete bonding were analysed along with the changes they undergo depending on the studied recipe (concrete grade) and technological (length of the technological break, surface treatment method) factors. The dependences of the proposed construction joint quality criterion on the “new” concrete compressive strength (grade) were obtained and the inefficiency of the surface treatment with a metal brush was shown, especially if accompanied with the technological break extension. The required bonding strength values for B25 ... B35 grade concretes can be for sure provided by the surface pre-milling, whereas the extension of the technological break has negative affect on the bonding strength.Discussion and Conclusions. Due to the revealed low bonding strength of the “old” to “new” concretes, regardless the technological factors, it is expedient to look into the ways of ensuring the construction joint quality by implementing structural solutions such as keyed joints and (or) additional reinforcement.
Stress-Strain State Assessment of Building Subfoundations Having Flexible Constructive Scheme in Irregular Soil Stratification
Authors: Zhur V. N. , Pasko A. R. 
Published: October 2023

Introduction. One of the main problems in the operation of buildings and structures is possibility of their damage due to non-uniform deformation of subfoundation soil caused by the various natural and technogenic factors. To establish the possible character and degree of damage of the above-surface structures, it is necessary to calculate the value of subfoun- dation relative differential settlement at the level beneath the foundation bottom. The subfoundation settlement is calculated within the compressible soil thickness using the specific gravity values and soil deformation modulus. The increment of settlement is induced by the increase of vertical stresses in the massif and increase of soil deformability upon growth of moisture. The purpose of the study is to establish the dependence of the magnitude of the relative difference in settlement on the deformation properties of soils with uneven occurrence of layers in order to predict the nature of damage to above-ground structures.Materials and Methods. An example of subfoundation deformation calculations at the bottom level of the free-standing foundations of a building having flexible constructive scheme has been studied. A model of stratification of two heterogeneous geotechnical elements with a 1:4 boundary slope and differing physical and mechanical properties has been used. It has been assumed that one of the geotechnical elements has natural properties enabling the building foundations to rest on it without prior site preparation. Another geotechnical element has significantly worse properties. The calculations on determining the settlement have been made in accordance with the layer-wise summation methodology.Results. The regularity in alteration of the predicted settlement value depending on the ratio of firm and soft soils thickness in the irregular stratification has been established. It has been proven that the difference between the specific gravity values of the heterogeneous beds within 10 % does not affect the depth of compressible soil thickness if the calculation of settlement is made using the layer-wise summation methodology.Discussion and conclusions. The calculation results analysis of the subfoundation settlement of the equidistant column foundations was carried out, the engineering solution was proposed to ensure reliability per limit state groups.
Preventing and combating domestic violence: the role of cultural and mental factors
Authors: Andrusiak I. 
Published: October 2023

The article analyzes the cultural and mental factors that influence the spread of the problem of domestic violence.
It is motivated by the fact that the cultural and mental tradition of domestic violence is the background phenomenon that cannot be combated exclusively by legal means. The cultural-mental tradition of the domestic population is a complex socio-cultural phenomenon that reveals ideas, norms and values formed in society, which can contribute to the emergence and support of accidental violence in family relationships. This aspect has a significant impact on the dynamics and distribution of the domestic population in a certain cultural community.
It is indicated that the domestic population violates the basic rights and freedoms of the individual, deepens social problems and negatively affects the physical and mental health of the victims. Manifestations of domestic violence directly violate the sphere of humanization of social reality, encroach on human rights due to the devaluation of the natural right to life, freedom and security of the individual, in particular, endangering the physical and emotional integrity of the victims.
The article determines that the role of cultural and mental values of society is significant, especially in the context of public acceptance of domestic violence, ignoring the problem and not taking it seriously enough and treating it as an expected phenomenon.
The author identifies the characteristics of the mental and cultural values of society that provoke the spread of domestic violence.
Solving issues related to domestic violence requires an integrated approach, active participation of the community and authorities, as well as raising public awareness of the negative impact of this phenomenon on the individual, family and society as a whole. Therefore, it can be argued that the legal policy in the field of domestic population should be a complex system of legal and legal mechanisms to prevent and counteract this phenomenon. Transforming gender norms, overcoming negative family traditions through behavior change and communication-oriented programs can promote gender equality norms and prevent domestic violence.
Intellectual property as an independent concept of legal science: a value-legal approach to definition
Authors: Kotenko M.V. 
Published: October 2023

In the work, the author proved the theoretical and practical expediency of the analysis of intellectual property as a component of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of legal science and an element of legal terminology. It is noted that the subject of the research is important from the point of view of the general methodological importance of studying and improving the concepts and categories of jurisprudence, as well as the terminology used in the acts of law-making. It is pointed out that the ambiguity of the doctrinal understanding of intellectual property, as well as the vagueness of its demarcation from other related categories of legal science (for example, intellectual property law, real property law, copyright law, related rights, patent law, etc.), causes today the ambiguity of the conceptual definition of intellectual property, insufficiency of its legal consolidation as an independent term of jurisprudence.
The analysis of doctrinal ideas about intellectual property as an independent concept of legal science was carried out and their generalization was carried out within the limits of special-administrative, formal- legal and broad approaches. It is concluded that the spread of the provisions of the proprietary theory of intellectual property and the theory of exclusive rights in legal science led to the polarization of approaches to the conceptual definition of intellectual property. Therefore, today, in the doctrinal plan, intellectual property has a debatable nature of definition, which is determined primarily by its nature and essence.
The author emphasized that even the specified generalized approaches to defining the concept of intellectual property leave in the shade the main aspect of this legal institution, namely its value-legal dimension. It is the value-legal approach that can be used for the appropriate perception of intellectual property, which accumulates in itself, develops and constitutes an integral part of the system of socio­cultural values. Therefore, the specified approach is methodologically important for the formulation and justification of the appropriate definition of the concept of «intellectual property». The advantages of such an approach to conceptual analysis in theoretical and legal research are that it allows for the formation of cognitive orientation in the knowing subject through the development of ideas about worldview values in nature and society.
Anti-corruption security of Ukraine as a prospective component of state legal politicians: theoretical and legal aspects
Authors: Perederii O. , Grygorenko E. 
Published: October 2023

The article, based on the analysis of the features of the content of the Anti-corruption Strategy, highlights certain shortcomings of the regulatory potential of the specified regulatory act. Their isolation gave grounds to substantiate the expediency of the legislative implementation of a specific legal institution - the institution of anti-corruption security. We propose to understand anti-corruption security as a state of protection of the national interests of Ukraine from the use of official powers or related opportunities by the subjects defined by the anti-corruption
legislation for the purpose of receiving an undue benefit or accepting such a benefit or accepting a promise (offer) of such a benefit for themselves or other persons or, accordingly, a promise (offer) or provision of an unlawful benefit to a circle of subjects defined by anti-corruption legislation, or at their request to other natural or legal persons with the aim of inciting this person to unlawfully use the official powers granted to him or opportunities related to them. Since corruption is defined by the legislation of Ukraine as a threat to national security, it is suggested that those responsible for the implementation of the Anti-corruption Strategy and ensuring anti-corruption security define the President of Ukraine as a state institution responsible for the effectiveness of state policy in the field of ensuring national security and defense.
It is substantiated that the introduction of the anti-corruption security institute into the legal system will contribute to the optimization of the legal policy of Ukraine in the field of anti-corruption. Therefore, the creation of a system of legal support for the anti-corruption security institute is a promising and urgent task of the state legal policy. The implementation of the anti-corruption security institute will be a factor in creating real conditions for and decorporatization of power relations at all levels and stopping the degradation and deformation of the system of legal regulators by eradicating illegal practices. The implementation of the anti-corruption security institute requires preliminary urgent scientific analysis, broad discussion and, ultimately, the adoption of a consolidated political decision by higher authorities regarding the development and adoption of a legislative framework for the implementation of the anti­corruption security institute.
Democracy as a dynamic political and legal phenomenon: fundamental principles
Authors: Berch V.V. 
Published: October 2023

The scientific article examines the fundamental principles of the functioning of democracy as a dynamic political and legal phenomenon.
It has been established that the attitude towards the functioning of democracy is closely related to the trust of the population in the national government. People who are satisfied with the way democracy works in their country are also more likely to say that they trust the national government to do what is right for the country. Given this, the global distribution of trust in national governments is very similar to attitudes toward the political system as a whole.
It has been determined that public commitment to representative democracy is highest in countries with well-functioning democracies. The Democracy Index of The Economist Intelligence Unit is one of the indicators of a country’s democracy.
It is noted that in many countries, party affiliation has a significant impact on the attitude towards the functioning of democracy. People who identify with the current ruling party or parties are significantly more satisfied with their political system than those who support the opposition or do not identify with any political party.
In summary, democracy is a constantly changing, dynamic phenomenon. Its key components are multipartyism and competitiveness; access of the opposition to mass media; inclusiveness of the right to vote; the fairness and neutrality of the electoral process are transformed, as are other dimensions of democracy, such as civil liberties, the rule of law, anti-corruption legislation, the participation of civil society in the management of state affairs, etc. Such continuous variation forces a change in established approaches to the classification of legal regimes, which fall into a realm of ambiguity where multiparty electoral competition is real and fierce, but with certain flaws.
It has been determined that no system of multi-party competition is absolutely fair and open. Some multi-party electoral systems clearly fail the test of democracy, others have serious flaws that do not, however, negate their overall democratic character.
Approval of gender equality in parliaments of the world and Ukraine
Authors: Biloskurska O. 
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to the study of the issue of gender equality in the parliament of Ukraine and other countries of the world. Attention to such a problem is conditioned by the fact that Ukraine, as a legal state, has undertaken to develop state policy taking into account gender aspects. This is reflected in the implementation of the standards of international legislation, implementing them in national legislation, state programs for the implementation of gender equality, etc. The author draws attention to the fact that it is especially important to take into account gender aspects in parliamentary activity. Parliament as a legislative body has a significant influence on policy formation, strategic decision-making, and the level of efficiency in solving key issues. A gender-balanced composition of the parliament is a guarantee that decisions will reflect the different views and needs of women and men, resulting in more objective, rational and compromise decisions that take into account the political, economic, social and cultural composition of society. It was analyzed that the equal representation of women and men in the country’s parliament is an important indicator of the degree of solving gender problems in society. It is emphasized that the initiative to introduce gender equality in the parliament acts not only as a tool of political development, but also as a key element in the formation of new thinking and gender consciousness.
By popularizing the concept of gender equality, the parliament acts as a catalyst for changes in the perception of the roles of women and men in society. By actively supporting and increasing the participation of women in politics and management, a new view and perception of women is being built in society and the expansion of her opportunities in all spheres of life, including science, economy, culture and primarily the social sphere.
The article notes that the increase in women’s participation in the country’s political life is influenced by gender quotas provided for in the electoral law, the main purpose of which is to promote changes in the gender balance in society, and not just a temporary increase in the number of women in parliament.
Legal problems of the existence of "sacrifice" zones as an indicator of environmental injustice
Authors: Krasnova Yu. 
Published: October 2023

In order to ensure proper implementation of the principle of environmental justice, which is based on guaranteeing the realization of citizens’ right to an environment safe for life and health, it is necessary to identify all possible environmental risks that block the achievement of such a goal. The system of identifying the most environmentally dangerous enterprises and measures to ensure their environmental safety, introduced by domestic legislation, is considered insufficient in the framework of ensuring environmental justice, since it does not guarantee overcoming the ecological risk of technogenically polluted territories, and therefore makes it impossible to realize the constitutional right of citizens to an environment safe for life and health. This is evidenced by the movement initiated in foreign practice in order to recognize territories that are artificially overloaded as “sacrifice” zones.
It was found that such zones are considered as: areas whose residents are exposed to a higher level of influence due to the neighborhood with environmentally hazardous objects; part of the legacy of environmental racism and environmental injustice; areas of mass diseases caused by consumption of polluted environment; moral stains of the nation. Therefore, in “sacrifice” zones it is not possible to guarantee the right to an environment safe for life and health, since the concept of “environment” in this case is not considered in the sense of “primordial nature”, but as “the cheapest possible”. In this case, both human life and natural resources are considered “disposable” and cannot be passed on to future generations.
Taking into account the outlined circumstances, a scientific conclusion was formed in which it was noted that the main direction of overcoming such negative factors as the imbalance of environmental risks on the territory of Ukraine is the need for full-scale greening of material production, and at the intermediate stage - the provision of social payments to residents of “sacrifice” zones for the purpose of conditionally guaranteeing environmental justice and compensation for environmental damage caused to the health and life of people in technogenically polluted territories.
POTENSI PENGEMBANGAN EKOWISATA BERBASIS ARSITEKTUR TERAPUNG DI DANAU BALANG TONJONG MAKASSAR
Authors: Indrayuni Armi , Yusuf Muh. Arief 
Published: October 2023

Pengembangan ekowisata berbasis arsitektur terapung merupakan penelitian potensi kawasan di Danau Balang Tonjong Makassar untuk meningkatkan daya tarik kawasan wisata alam. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengukur nilai potensi pengembangan ekowisata berbasis arsitektur terapung di Danau Balang Tonjong Makassar. Penelitian ini di lakukan di Danau Balang Tonjong Makassar pada bulan April 2022. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode menggunakan penelitian kuantitaif dengan menggunakan Pedoman Analisis Daerah Operasi Obyek dan Daya Tarik Wisata alam (ADO-ODTWA). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kawasan Danau Balang Tonjong Makassar memiliki daya tarik tinggi terhadap objek wisata alami dimana pengunjung menyukai suasana wisata yang tenang dengan aksesibilitas yang tinggi di pusat kota.
Kata Kunci: ekowisata; terapung; arsitektur; danau
Sedation with dexmedetomidine decreases skin perfusion in cats
Authors: Hollenbeck Danielle L. , Simon Bradley T. , Scallan Elizabeth M. , Thieman-Mankin Kelley M. , Miller David R. , Dunn Andrew K. , Dickerson Vanna M. 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To evaluate skin perfusion in cats receiving dexmedetomidine compared to a placebo.

ANIMALS
9 healthy adult research cats.

METHODS
A randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled study design was used. Two sites, the dorsal metatarsus (site: limb) and lateral flank (site: flank), were evaluated with laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) at baseline and following administration of dexmedetomidine (1, 3, or 5 mcg/kg, IV) or a placebo (0.9% saline, IV). Mean speckle contrast (MSC), a surrogate for perfusion, was obtained from LSCI and compared between treatments. Heart rate, sedation score, and body temperature were recorded. Skin perfusion to the flank and limb, reported as MSC, was assessed via LSCI at baseline and at 5, 10, and 15 minutes posttreatment.

RESULTS
There was a significant decrease in heart rate (P < .001) in cats receiving 1, 3, and 5 mcg/kg dexmedetomidine compared to placebo. There was a significant increase in median sedation score at all time points postsedation compared to baseline (P < .018). Changes in MSC for the metatarsus were not significantly different between treatments at any time point (P = .12). For the flank, MSC was significantly higher for cats treated with dexmedetomidine compared to baseline (P ≤ .01). Skin perfusion to the flank decreased as early as 5 minutes posttreatment with dexmedetomidine and persisted for at least 15 minutes, regardless of dexmedetomidine dose.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE
Dexmedetomidine decreased skin perfusion in cats, even at low doses. Veterinarians may elect for an alternative sedative medication when decreased skin perfusion is a concern.
The piriformis muscle syndrome – anatomy, diagnosis and the role of physiotherapy. A Review
Authors: Barzak Bartosz , Hankus Kornelia , Mielczarek Anna , Wozniak Slawomir 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
This review examines the role of the physiotherapist in diagnosing piriformis muscle syndrome (PS), taking into account the exact anatomy of the muscle and the arsenal of tests the physiotherapist can use. In the works we researched, talking about PS ignores the role of the physiotherapist as the first specialist the patient should turn to. Many works emphasize the physician’s physical examination and often surgical intervention. The participation of a physiotherapist in the process of diagnosing ailments such as PS requires further research, but already with a high degree of reliability, a physiotherapeutic examination can speed up the process of diagnosis and treatment.