bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Statistical Methods for Quality Control: A Tool for Data Analysis in the Statistica Package
Authors: Parfentsevа N. О. , Holubova H. V. 
Published: September 2023

The article substantiates the applicability of statistical methods for product quality assessment, analysis of production processes, business processes, etc. The notion “quality” is characterized and its properties are defined: suitability, operational efficiency, appropriate content, etc. It is highlighted that the State Standard of Ukraine is a national body for standardization, metrology and certification, which defines and approves the quality standardization system in accordance with the international standards Guidance on statistical techniques for ISO 9001:2000.
The focus is made on the main methods for quality control, which are considered the most relevant and most widely used. The application of seven quality control methods is described in detail: Control Sheets, Pareto Diagram, Stratification, Histogram, Scatter Diagram, Cause and Effect Diagram, Control Chart.
It is substantiated that in a digitalized economy with large scopes of accumulated information, the use of statistical data processing packages is an indisputable tool for analysts. Using statistical quality control methods implemented in the Statistica package, the authors conducted research on simulated data and constructed appropriate graphs and charts. Pareto diagram is designed for ranking the factors with impact on a production process or product quality. The stratification method allows for performing a variance analysis, to determine each factor’s effect on the result.
The main advantage of the histogram method is its visibility and simplicity for analyzing the homogeneity of a distribution and checking for normality. Scatter diagrams allow one to evaluate the correlation strength and make graphical descriptions of the dependence between production factors, reveal the impact of a factor characteristic on the resulting one, etc. The Ishikawa’s cause-and-effect diagram provides a tool for arranging the factors with effect on the production process. The use of control charts makes enables for analyzing the production process in dynamics.
It is emphasized that the described quality control methods can be applied in any sequence, production cycle or combination: altogether or as separate analytical tools. Based on the results of the study, the main challenges faced now by business analysts are summed up: the mastery of statistical tools and computer data processing for making effective management decisions.
Interaction of Social Capital Forms in the Structure of Civil Society Networks: Managerial Aspect
Authors: Zvonar V. P. , Holovko L. V. 
Published: September 2023

The relevance of the article’s topic is due to the growing importance of social capital as a resource for socio-economic development, as well as the intensification of the role of civil society institutions as drivers of this development. The article explains the specifics of the interrelation of the main forms of social capital in the structure of civil society networks, in particular those related to the functioning of charity and volunteer sectors.
The article provides an expanded classification of forms of social capital according to the criteria of the way of formation, tools, and goals of functioning of social networks of civil society. An important pattern of social capital development is revealed, the essence of which is the volatility of social capital forms, the easing of their mutual conversion and combination. It is argued that this volatility requires constructive managerial influence to ensure conditions for the effective use of the resource advantages of social capital in the context of social consolidation.
The main trends in the development of the civil sector of Ukraine over the past decade have been identified. Its main components are defined as charitable and volunteer initiatives, through which the potential of social capital formation is realized. The interaction of forms of social capital with the active role of these initiatives has been discussed. It is argued that the growth of civil activity has contributed to the quantitative increase in the institutional components of the charity sector. The transformations of social development due to the strengthening of the role of the national unity factor are determined. The main factors of influence on the growth of the level of charity in Ukraine in comparison with the EU countries are determined. It has been noted that a significant increase in charitable, and especially volunteer, activity of the population occurred after February 24, 2022 – the date of full-scale Russian invasion. The main types of volunteer activity have been defined as: assistance to the Armed Forces (in particular, due to the opportunity to donate), humanitarian assistance to forcibly displaced persons. The importance of fundraising platforms for the development of e-philanthropy and e-volunteerism among the population of Ukraine has been revealed.
Recommendations for flexible management of the interaction of forms of social capital for the effective development of the charitable and volunteer sector and the use of their capabilities in the context of confronting the latest social and humanitarian challenges associated with the full-scale invasion of Russia are formulated. The use of a priority new approach in social policy, in particular agile management, which contributes to the growth of charitable and volunteer activities and the integration of forms of social capital, is substantiated.
Homilies 3–4 of St. Cyril of Alexandria from the Commentary on the Gospel of Luke in a Syriac translation from the Manuscripts Damas. 12/19 and Damas. 12/20 with an Appendix of the Original Text According to Greek Manuscripts
Authors: Юлаев Ф. 
Published: September 2023

Статья продолжает публикацию сирийских гомилий из «Толкования на Евангелие от Луки» свт. Кирилла Александрийского (CPG 5207) по рукописям дамасского собрания Damas. 12/19 и Damas. 12/20, предлагая сирийский и параллельный греческий текст 3–4 гомилий «Толкования». В предисловии указана рукописная сирийская традиция. Более подробно рассмотрена их греческая традиция и их отношение к известной под именем св. Кирилла гомилии «На Сретение» (CPG 5207.1; BHG 1963) и фрагментам из греческих катен. Выявлены неточности, допущенные Й. Ройссом при издании соответствующих фрагментов «Толкования» по греческим катенам. Произведён сводный анализ рукописных источников гомилий, и обоснована предложенная в издании реконструкция их оригинального текста. Дан общий обзор содержания и затронут вопрос о датировке этих гомилий. Публикация сирийского и греческого текста сопровождается русским переводом.
The article continues the publication of the homilies from the St. Cyril of Alexandria’s «Commentary on the Gospel of Luke» (CPG 5207), based on Manuscripts Damas. 12/19 and Damas. 12/20, offering the Syriac and parallel Greek text of Homilies 3–4 of the «Commentary». In the introduction are indicated the manuscript Syriac tradition. Their Greek tradition and their relationship to the Homily «On the Hypapante» (CPG 5207.1; BHG 1963) known by name of St. Cyril and fragments from Greek Catenas are considered in more detail. The inaccuracies made by J. Reuss when publishing the corresponding fragments of the «Commentary» on Greek Catenas are revealed. A summary analysis of manuscript sources of homily is made, and the reconstruction of their original text proposed in the publication is substantiated. A general review of the content is given and the question of the dating of these homily is touched upon. The publication of the Syriac and Greek text is accompanied by a Russian translation.
On Eriugena’s Appropriation of the Neoplatonic Concept of Self-Movemen
Authors: Шуфрин А. 
Published: September 2023

В статье рассматривается усвоение понятия «самодвижение» Иоанном Скоттом Эриугеной. В начале делается исторический обзор этого понятия, начиная с Платона и Аристотеля. Если для Прокла и Прискиана самовозвращение (как самодвижение) равно самоопределению, то для христианского неоплатоника Дионисия Ареопагита самодвижение — это либо самовозвращение (для Божества), либо самоопределение (для человека). К ангелам он это свойство не относит. В переводе Эриугеной Дионисия и св. Максима Исповедника самодвижение приписывается и ангелам, и элементу неодушевленной природы — огню. В статье анализируется, каким образом Эриугена мог допустить такую ошибку при переводе. В связи с этим рассматривается, почему Эриугена переводит ταὐτοκίνητος как самодвижение во фразе об ангелах, а также говорит о самовозвращении огня. В статье показывается, что несмотря на, казалось бы, неправомерный перенос на тварь свойства, присущего только Божеству, этот ход мысли Эриугены имеет смысл для него в эсхатологической перспективе.
The article deals with John Scotus Eriugena’s appropriation of the concept of self-movement. It begins with an overview of its history, beginning with Plato. For him, the soul possesses self-motion by its very nature. Aristotle demonstrates that the first cause of movement (be it the soul or the mind) must, as such, necessarily be unmoved. To meet Aristotle’s challenge, Proclus and Priscianus construe self-movement not as the movement of a pre-existing «self» (or, spiritual substance) but, rather, as the self’s constitution: the soul is the very act of self-reversal. According to Dionysius the Areopagite, the First Cause is not only the object of the creatures’ desire but, also, is Itself moved by Its love to them. The act of unification of the Divine is prior to Its self-movement; therefore, self-movement in Dionysius does not constitute the «Self» of the Divine but is either a self-reversion (for the Divine) or a self-determination (for the humans). Dionysius does not attribute self-movement to the angels. In Eriugena’s (mis-) translation of Dionysius, however, self-movement is attributed, also, to the angels and an element of inanimate nature — fire. The article demonstrates that despite this seemingly invalid application to creatures of the property belonging to God alone, the move made by Eriugena is, in an eschatological perspective, quite justified.
(Un)rejected Bible: The Legend of the Greek Translation of the Bible (LXX) in the Rabbinic Tradition
Authors: Волчков А. 
Published: September 2023

Считается, что в традиции раввинов перевод еврейской Библии на греческий язык расценивался как трагическое событие с роковыми для Израиля последствиями. В память об этом ошибочном начинании даже был установлен специальный день для поста и сетований, а сам перевод сравнивался с созданием золотого тельца. На основании некоторых раввинистических свидетельств в европейской науке возникло представление о свершившемся на рубеже I и II веков н. э. отказе иудеев от использования Септуагинты. Новейшие исследования свидетельствуют о полной неадекватности этой концепции по отношению к исторической реальности. Иудеи, жившие в пределах Римской, а затем Византийской империи активно использовали греческий перевод. Септуагинта была Библией иудаизма диаспоры в течение многих веков. Фактически, в самой литературе раввинов можно найти множество позитивных оценок LXX. В статье будет показано, как трансформировалась легенда о «Торе для царя Талмая (Птолемея)» в контексте литературы раввинов (II–IX веков н. э.).
It is believed that in rabbinic tradition, the translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek was regarded as a tragic event with fatal consequences for Israel. To commemorate this misguided undertaking, a special day of fasting and lamentation was even established, and the translation itself was compared to the creation of the golden calf. Based on some rabbinic testimonies, European scholarship has developed the notion that the Jews abandoned the Septuagint at the turn of the first and second centuries AD. The latest research shows the complete inadequacy of this concept in relation to historical reality. The Jews who lived within the Roman and later Byzantine empires made extensive use of the Greek translation. The Septuagint was the Bible of Diaspora Judaism for many centuries. In fact, there are many positive evaluations of the LXX in the rabbinic literature itself. This article will show how the legend of «Torah for King Tolmai (Ptolemy)» was transformed in the context of rabbinic literature (2nd–9th centuries CE).
Образ Оригена и четыре главные добродетели в «Благодарственной речи Оригену» свт. Григория Чудотворца
Authors: Холодов Евгений Викторович 
Published: September 2023

В статье рассматривается образ Оригена и его педагогическая методика на основе раннехристианского памятника «Благодарственная речь Оригену», составленного его учеником свт. Григорием Неокесарийским. Особое внимание уделяется этическому компоненту. Рассматривается учение о четырёх главных добродетелях, самопознании и уподоблении Богу, а также связь этического учения Оригена с философской традицией платонизма и стоицизма. Четыре главные добродетели, которые в философию ввёл Платон, стали неотъемлемой частью античной пайдейи, их активно использовал в своём религиозно-философском синтезе Филон Александрийский. В александрийской христианской традиции они получили своё дальнейшее раскрытие, став неотъемлемой частью христианской нравственной системы и христианского любомудрия.
The article discusses the image of Origen and his pedagogical methodology based on the early Christian monument «Address of Thanksgiving to Origen», compiled by his student St. Gregory of Neocaesarea. Particular attention is paid to the ethical component. The doctrine of the four main virtues, self-knowledge and likeness to God, as well as the connection between the ethical teachings of Origen and the philosophical tradition of Platonism and Stoicism are considered. The four main virtues that Plato introduced into philosophy became an integral part of ancient paideia , they were actively used in his religious and philosophical synthesis by Philo of Alexandria. In the Alexandrian Christian tradition, they received their further disclosure, becoming an integral part of the Christian moral system and Christian philosophy.
A Diagnostic Test Accuracy Study Investigating General Practitioner Clinical Impression and Brief Cognitive Assessments for Dementia in Primary Care, Compared to Specialized Assessment
Authors: Creavin Samuel Thomas , Fish Mark , Lawton Michael , Cullum Sarah , Bayer Antony , Purdy Sarah , Ben-Shlomo Yoav 
Published: September 2023

Background: Many health systems are interested in increasing the number of uncomplicated and typical dementia diagnoses that are made in primary care, but the comparative accuracy of tests is unknown. Objective: Calculate diagnostic accuracy of brief cognitive tests in primary care. Methods: We did a diagnostic test accuracy study in general practice, in people over 70 years who had consulted their GP with cognitive symptoms but had no prior diagnosis of dementia. The reference standard was specialist assessment, adjudicated for difficult cases, according to ICD-10. We assessed 16 index tests at a research clinic, and additionally analyzed referring GPs clinical judgement. Results: 240 participants had a median age of 80 years, of whom 126 were men and 132 had dementia. Sensitivity of individual tests at the recommended thresholds ranged from 56% for GP judgement (specificity 89%) to 100% for MoCA (specificity 16%). Specificity of individual tests ranged from 4% for Sniffin’ sticks (sensitivity 100%) to 91% for Timed Up and Go (sensitivity 23%). The 95% centile of test duration in people with dementia ranged from 3 minutes for 6CIT and Time and Change, to 16 minutes for MoCA. Combining tests with GP judgement increased test specificity and decreased sensitivity: e.g., MoCA with GP Judgement had specificity 87% and sensitivity 55%. Conclusions: Using GP judgement to inform selection of tests was an efficient strategy. Using IQCODE in people who GPs judge as having dementia and 6CIT in people who GPs judge as having no dementia, would be a time-efficient and accurate diagnostic assessment. The original protocol for the study is available at https://bmcfampract.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12875-016-0475-2
Hypoglycemic effects of Stachys affinis Bunge in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice
Authors: Nguyen Thi Dung , Mai Bich Dung , Doan Thi Tam , Vo Nguyen Thanh Thao , Le Quang Luan , Ha Thi Loan 
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND: Stachys affinis Bunge ( S. affinis) tubers are rich in carbohydrate with a large amount of stachyose which had been proven to have antidiabetic potential. OBJECTIVE: The present study aims to evaluate hypoglycemic effects of tuber extract of Stachys affinis in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice. METHODS: The stachyose content of the extract was determined by UPLC. Diabetes was induced by the administration of single dose of streptozotocin (170 mg/kg). The hypoglycemic effects of the extract were evaluated by comparing fasting blood glucose level, glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity between groups treated with the S. affinis tuber extract (at doses of 750 mg/kg and 1500 mg/kg) and diabetic control group over 28 days of treatment. RESULTS: The daily treatment with the extract at doses of 750 mg/kg and 1500 mg/kg significantly reduced fasting blood glucose level from 278.12 mg/dL to 127.50 mg/dL, and 238.97 mg/dL to 177.12 mg/dL ( p < 0.01), respectively. Besides, the treatment also improved the sensitivity of diabetic treated mice to insulin ( P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The study revealed that the S. affinis tuber extract demonstrated significant hypoglycemic effects.
A comparative evaluation of sliding contact tactile systems displaying braille and raised print
Authors: Thomas Anupama , Prabhakar Anil 
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND: Access to low-cost tactile displays that allow sliding contact between text and reading fingers remains a challenge for blind and visually impaired (BVI) users. This impedes the widespread learning of braille and tactile reading. Previous work demonstrated a high accuracy in the tactile reading of braille and raised print presented at varying refresh rates. OBJECTIVE: This work compares the most suitable spacing between embossed characters on a sliding contact tactile display for the accurate reading of words. METHODS: Two discs, differing in inter-character spacing (ICS), embossed with braille on one side and raised print on the reverse side are used here. MNREAD sentences are read for a period of 5 minutes by 17 participants, who are visually impaired, using both discs. RESULTS: The results show that an ICS of 8 mm is sufficient for reading braille with a low percentage error rate of 6.4. However, an ICS of 8 mm does not allow similar rates while reading raised print. CONCLUSION: The results presented here will be relevant towards the research that works towards the design of economical sliding contact tactile displays for BVI users.
Suppression of Krüppel-like factor 5 basal expression by CREB1 binding to far distal element
Authors: Mihara Nozomi , Imai Kazushi 
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND: Krüppel-like factor 5 (KLF5) is a transcription factor regulating the proliferation and differentiation of epithelial cells, and its uncontrolled expression is closely associated with carcinoma progression. Sp3 binding to the minimal essential region (MER) of KLF5 gene is critical for KLF5 basal expression, but the expression control mechanism is unknown. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to identify a regulatory region for KLF5 basal expression and the binding protein in carcinoma cells by analyzing the promoter upstream region. METHODS: Reporter assays determined the silencer region. The protein binding to the region was identified by database analysis and ChIP assay. The protein mediating the interaction between the region and the MER was confirmed through chromosome conformation capture (3 C) on ChIP assay. The effects of the protein on KLF5 expression were analyzed using qRT-PCR and western blot. RESULTS: Reporter assay localized the 425-region from upstream KLF5 gene as the silencer. Database analysis and ChIP assay found CREB1 binding to the 425-region. CREB1 siRNA or mutation of CREB1-binding site in the 425-region increased luciferase activities and decreased the binding to 425-region. 3 C on ChIP assay showed that CREB1 mediated interaction of the 425-region and the MER. CREB1 overexpression decreased endogenous KLF5 expression and luciferase activity. CONCLUSIONS: The 425-region is the silencer of KLF5 basal expression, and CREB1 binding suppresses the expression.
The Change of Basis Groupoid
Authors: Wolfram David 
Published: September 2023

Change of basis in finite-dimensional vector spaces has numerous significant applications. This research explores the algebraic structure of change of basis matrices within a set of \(m\) bases of a finite-dimensional vector space using category theory. The investigation reveals a connected groupoid of order \(m^2\) whose morphisms correspond to change of basis matrices. Subgroupoids within this structure correspond to upper and lower triangular matrices and matrices with alternating elements of \(0\). We identify bases leading to triangular change of basis matrices. For univariate polynomial families, they occur where the minimum degree of the polynomials increases, or the maximum degree decreases. Similarly, we find that alternating bases lead to alternating change of basis matrices. These bases occur with basis polynomials that have definite parity such as Chebyshev polynomials of the first kind. A commutative diagram elucidates the subgroupoids with morphisms corresponding to triangular and alternating change of basis matrices.