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Conditions and factors of dynamic development of the towns and cities of Russia: empirical analysis
Authors: Manaeva I V. 
Published: January 2023

The present system of towns of Russia is of hierarchical structure: millionaire cities, big cities, cities, towns and small towns. The living standards and quality of life in the towns of different sizes have significant differences, the most critical of which are the accessibility of education, high healthcare technology and employment of the population. The study of the conditions and factors of the industrial development of the cities encourages making more efficient managerial decisions, which determines the topicality and the novelty of the work. The methodological basis of the study is presented by the author’s economic and statistics model where the resulting indicator is the volume of shipped products per capita in the city as the main criterion of the economic growth. The analyzed factor indicators include the volume of the investment in the main capital per capita, the average number of employees of organizations, income of local budget per capita, the proportion of illuminated parts of city streets. The method has been tested on the towns and cities of the Central Federal District within the period of 2001–2020. The empirical results obtained in the modelling process lead to the conclusion that the main factors of towns’ industrial development are the volume of the investment in the main capital (one per cent increase will facilitate the growth of the volume of shipped products by 0.5%) and the income into the local budget (one per cent increase will facilitate the growth of the volume of shipped products by 1.2%). Dynamic development of a town or a city is ensured by a system of interrelated conditions and factors as well as by favorable natural and geographical conditions: good climate and resource base determining the economic vector of the area. In case of lack of natural potential it is essential to create conditions for the implementation of social-oriented programs, modernization of the infrastructure, support of middle and small businesses, etc. Such conditions will ensure attractive climate for investment, which will act as a driver for migration of well qualified experts and further economic growth. Practical significance of the work lies in the possibility of use of the results by the researchers who deal with the issues of town and regional development as well as by the regional and municipal authorities.
The Motivational Orientations of Undergraduate Students to Learn Arabic in a Dubai Private University
Authors: Razem Reem J. , Pandor Jillian 
Published: January 2023

This study aimed to provide insight into the expatriate students’ motivations and attitudes toward Arabic Language learning at a private university in Dubai. This is a qualitative case study that utilized a cross-sectional descriptive approach and is underpinned by Gardner and Lambert’s Socio-Educational Model of Second Language Motivation, wherein the motivational orientation is bifurcated into instrumental and integrative orientations. The study sample consisted of 24 undergraduate students enrolled in Arabic language courses. As there is a drastic lack of motivation literature in the field of Arabic Language Learning and adult learning within the context of higher education in the emirate of Dubai, UAE, this research strives to become a substantial addition to this under-researched topic and unique context. This study highlights the motivations of expatriate students by providing a rich description of the learners’ profile and contributes to research on motivation as it concerns the learning of languages other than English (LOTE) and ultimately aims to contribute to social change (transformation) by encouraging an interest in researching the teaching and learning of Arabic in Dubai context. The study revealed that integrative motivations appear to be more pervasive than instrumental ones. This means that universities need to promote the importance of learning Arabic through authentic teaching, immersive experiences, cultural activities, and events, instead of the instrumental ‘end goal’ of the degree program. Research limitations arise from the limited sample size, focus on the learner’s vantage point, and the use of one instrument to collect data (a questionnaire).
Rządcy parafii Nawarzyce w XVI–XIX stuleciu
Authors: Karkocha Małgorzata 
Published: January 2023

Przedstawione do edycji źródło pochodzi ze zbiorów Archiwum Diecezjalnego w Kielcach. Wyszczególniono w nim i opisano działalność 17 proboszczów sprawujących posługę duszpasterską w parafii Nawarzyce na przestrzeni czterech stuleci (XVI–XIX w.). Dokument ten nie był wcześniej publikowany i wyzyskiwany w szerszym zakresie przez historyków. W poważnym stopniu wzbogaca on naszą wiedzę o parafii nawarzyckiej i pracujących w niej duchownych, przynosząc szereg ciekawych informacji na temat zatargów miejscowych plebanów z właścicielami/dzierżawcami wsi parafialnych o należną im dziesięcinę, meszne czy prawo propinacji, sporów z egzekutorami testamentów zmarłych w Nawarzycach księży, jak również na temat świątyni parafialnej.
Charitable activities of Kyiv eparchy monasteries and convents in the second half of the 19th century – the early 20th century
Authors: Chuchalin Oleksandr 
Published: January 2023

The article deals with charitable activities of Kyiv eparchy monasteries and convents during the second half of the 19th century and the early 20th century. It shows that charitable activities of the Orthodox church reached its peak in the post-reform period. The charitable activities within the specified time frame lay in the provision of schools, hospitals, orphanages, almshouses, and hotels for the poor and pilgrims. Kyiv eparchy monasteries and convents a) distributed alms, organized free lunches, provided material and medical assistance, b) handled education issues by establishing parish schools, c) supported almshouses by aiding sick people, lonely elderly people, people with special needs, and the mentally ill. At the beginning of World War I, Kyiv eparchy monasteries and convents became actively involved in the provision of assistance to the population, as well as the establishment and maintenance of shelters for children (orphans) of fallen soldiers. Such children were provided with proper care and timely medical assistance. Charitable institutions at the premises of Kyiv eparchy monasteries and convents operated at the expense of funds received from their economic activities, as well as donations from private individuals. Kyiv eparchy monasteries and convents comprised the greatest number of hospitals and almshouses of all those operating in the territory of the then Kyiv Governorate.
Simulation of Rainfall Using Two Statistical Data Driven Models: A Study on Santhal Pargana Division of Jharkhand State, India
Authors: Raha Shrinwantu , Gayen Shasanka Kumar 
Published: January 2023

Although the variability and prediction of rainfall is an essential issue of the Santhal Pargana Division of the Jharkhand State but the issue is still far from its’ conclusive statement till date. Therefore, this study aimed to simulate the monthly rainfall from 1901 to 2020 using an eight-step procedure. After downloading the monthly rainfall for the Santhal Pargana Division from 1901 to 2020, the TBATS and Naive models were used to simulate the rainfall. The accuracy assessment of each model was done by using the MASE, MAE, RMSE, ME, and R. For the Naïve model, the Godda station was noticed with a comparatively high combined error. The lowest combined error was found for the Pakur station in case of Naïve models. Similar result was also obtained for the TBATS model. The TBATS was found with comparatively higher accuracy, as the combined error was less for the TBATS. The spatial assessment for the standardized rainfall varied from 84.419 mm. to 149.225 mm. For the Naïve predicted model, the rainfall was marked in between 8.133 mm. to 67.059 mm. For the TBATS fitted model, the rainfall fluctuated from the 37.127 mm. to 62.993 mm. Dumka station was noticed with comparatively low rainfall (i.e.,37.127 mm.). Deoghar and Jamtara stations were marked with a moderate rainfall. Remaining stations were marked with higher amount of rainfall for the TBATS fitted model. The Wilcoxon test proved that each model was significant at 95% confidence interval. The result produced in this research is fruitful enough to be utilized for agricultural planning in the Santhal Pargana Division of the Jharkhand state, India.
Keywords : TBATS model; Naive model; simulation; accuracy

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Engenharia biomédica
Authors: Paula Maria Angela Boccara de , Grilo Alessandra de Cássia , Ávila Maria Auxiliadora 
Published: January 2023

Engenharia Biomédica (EB) é área recente no Brasil, campo de possibilidades para profissionais das Ciências Exatas e Saúde. Cursos de graduação em EB iniciaram no país nos anos 2000 e muitos docentes ainda são de diferentes áreas do conhecimento.O objetivo foi conhecer perfil e processo de escolha profissional docente na EB. Do estudo, qualitativo e com abordagem biográfico-narrativa, participaram 11 docentes de um curso de EB, três mulheres e oito homens atuantes em uma universidade do vale do Paraíba paulista. Dados sociodemográficos e sobre a formação foram obtidos na plataforma Lattes e confirmados durante as entrevistas do tipo reflexivas (SZYMANSKI, 2011). Foram realizadas em dois momentos, sendo no primeiro um relato livre e no segundo a devolutiva do conteúdo produzido. Os relatos, gravados, transcritos e organizados em biogramas (BOLIVAR, 2002), permitiram a identificação de momentos que influenciaram na escolha profissional. Os docentes entrevistados tinham formação acadêmica diversificada, eram doutores, majoritariamente do sexo masculino, média etária de 43 anos e tempo de carreira docente 9,3 anos. Diversos caminhos os levaram os docentes à EB, como a escolha da carreira e possibilidades de atuação profissional. Acontecimentos marcantes promoveram aproximação com a área. Apesar de não ter sido a primeira escolha de carreira, EB se mostrou como opção de formação e oportunidade de atuação profissional. Os resultados indicaram a importância de ampliar reflexão sobre escolha profissional e formação em EB, de forma a promover, estimular e compartilhar alternativas que contribuam para promoção dos saberes e favoreçam a formação de novos profissionais.
DESIGNS OF HEAT EXCHANGER DEVICES ON TWO-PHASE HEAT TRANSFER ELEMENTS FOR AIR HEAT DISPOSAL IN VENTILATION SYSTEMS: OVERVIEW
Authors: Alekseik Yevhenii , Alekseik Olha 
Published: January 2023

Background. Heat exchangers-utilizers for recovery of ventilation air heat are widely used for increasing of buildings energy efficiency. Two-phase elements, such as: thermosyphons, heat pipes and pulsating heat pipes are applied to these heat exchangers for increasing of efficiency of heat transfer between hot and cold air. But such heat exchangers should have high temperature efficiency, enthalpy efficiency and energy efficiency at low aerodynamic drag. Moreover, working conditions of ventilation systems, such as: relatively low working temperatures and low temperature difference between hot and cold air, make it difficult to choose heat carriers for two-phase elements. Thus, it is necessary to solve a number of complex problems for designing of effective heat exchangers-utilizers based on two-phase elements.
Objective. To find out unresolved and understudied issues of designing of heat exchangers-utilizers based on two-phase elements for ventilation systems.
Methods. Analysis of described in literature designs, their characteristics and results of investigations.
Results. General features of two-phase elements based heat exchangers-utilizers designs and a number of issues which need further investigation were detected as a result of literature sources analysis.
Conclusions. Heat exchangers based on two-phase heat transfer elements have wide perspective of applying and provide full heat efficiency up to 85%. But there is a number of unsolved issues connected with: optimization of two-phase elements and heat exchangers design, ribbing optimization, investigation of heat transfer intensity and heat transfer coefficients, investigation of aerodynamic drag, condensate rejecting.
Proses Pembuatan Biodiesel Dari Mikroalga Nannochloropsis sp. Menggunakan Metode Transesterifikasi In-Situ dengan Katalis KOH
Authors: Baqi Faizul , Putri Rizqyta Subtantia Intan , Mirzayanti Yustia Wulandari 
Published: January 2023

<p><strong>ABSTRAK.</strong> Mikroalga <em>Nannochlopsis sp </em>merupakan alternatif bahan baku yang digunakan untuk pembuatan biodiesel karena memiliki kandungan asam lemak dan lipid yang tinggi serta pertumbuhannya yang begitu cepat. Metode yang digunakan yaitu transesterifikasi <em>in situ </em>dimana proses ekstraksi dan transesterifikasi berlangsung secara bersamaan yang terdiri dari 2 tahap, proses transestrifikasi <em>in situ </em>dan pemurnian biodiesel. Proses transeserifikasi <em>in situ</em> berlangsung selama 8 jam setelah itu, dilanjutkan dengan proses distilasi untuk menghilangkan kandungan n-heksana dan di oven selama 2 jam untuk menguapkan air yang tersisa. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan yaitu untuk mengetahui pengaruh rasio molar minyak mikroalga : metanol dengan variasi katalis yang dimana rasio 1:6 memiliki tingkat kesetimbangan yang tinggi sehingga dapat menghasilkan %<em>yield </em>yang besar. Rasio molar minyak mikroalga : metanol 1:6 dengan variasi katalis KOH 2; 2,5; 3; 3,5; dan 4%w/w, dengan pelarut n-heksana 70%v/v terhadap <em>yield crude</em> dan kandungan <em>FFA</em>. Hasil <em>yield crude </em>biodiesel yang didapatkan pada penelitian ini sebesar 7%, kadar <em>FFA </em>sebesar 0,74 mg NaOH/gr.</p><p> </p><p><strong>ABSTRACT. </strong>Microalgae Nannochloropsis sp is an alternative raw material which is used for biodiesel production because it has a high content of fatty acids and increased lipid and its growth is so fast. The method was in situ transesterification in which extraction and transesterification processes took place simultaneously and consisted of 2 steps; in situ transesterification process and biodiesel purification. The in-situ transesterification process lasted for 8 hours after that, followed by a distillation process to remove the n-hexane content and in the oven for 2 hours to evaporate the remaining air. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the molar ratio from microalgae oil: methanol with variations of catalyst where the ratio of 1:6 has a high equilibrium level so that it can produce a large % yield. the molar ratio from microalgae oil: methanol 1:6 with variations of KOH catalysts 2; 2.5; 3; 3.5; and 4%w/w, with solvent n-hexane is 70%v/v to the yield of crude and <em>FFA</em> biodiesel. The variable used was the molar ratio variation of microalgae oil: methanol 1:6. The yield of biodiesel crude obtained was 7%, and <em>FFA</em> content was 0.74 mg NaOH/gr.</p>
A Review on Antimony-based Perovskite Solar Cells
Authors: Thomas Ankit Stephen 
Published: January 2023

<p><strong>Abstract:</strong> Over the past decade, lead halide perovskite light absorbers have been the conventionally used perovskite light absorbers. However, there is an urgent call for alternative perovskite materials with toxicity levels and poor stability to UV radiations. Antimony-based perovskites have proven to be a material with unique optoelectronic properties, conventional fabrication processes, low-toxicity levels and high stability values. In this review, we look into the structure of antimony perovskites, the various research achievements over recent years, and the challenges and opportunities ahead for this budding technology. The review also highlights the various computational, theoretical and experimental studies done by researchers to highlight the peculiar Lead-free perovskite materials and their distinctive features. Although the efficiency levels of these devices are not very high, the improvements they have made with remarkable stability characteristics make them a viable candidate for commercial perovskite photovoltaics</p>
A Decision Support System for Including Equity in the Siting of Emergency Services
Authors: Newton Robert , Kumara Soundar , Ventura José A. , Griffin Paul M. 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Background We propose a method to identify inequity in access to emergency services and present a model to address inequity by siting additional facilities, recommending both quantity and location to decision makers.
Methods We classify emergencies by the median income bracket of their ZIP code tabulation areas. We determine whether the proportion of emergency responses classified by income bracket are within the average response, defined by time or distance, and quantify overall equity using mean absolute deviation. To address inequity, we iterate a bounded maximal covering location problem over coverage distance and additional facilities to provide a set of possible solutions. We evaluate the mean absolute deviation of each solution and identify the trade-off of adding facilities and minimizing deviation.
Results We use 2019 data from the United States Internal Revenue Service and San Francisco Fire Department as an example case for our model. In this example, we find the distribution of emergency rooms leave the low income population of San Francisco significantly under-serviced and recommend to decision makers additional locations that reduce the average distance to an emergency room while minimizing mean absolute deviation—providing more equitable access to emergency rooms across income groups in San Francisco.
Conclusions We offer a model to site additional locations to address any inequity found by minimizing mean absolute deviation informed by locations recommended as maximal covering location problem solutions--to maximize the number of emergencies within the overall average distance. We use these solutions to recommend additional locations to decision makers, and provide an example solution that significantly increases the access to emergency rooms for low income ZIP code tabulation areas while reducing overall average distance to an emergency room and the mean absolute deviation.
Does Green Finance Policy Contribute to ESG Disclosure of Listed Companies? A Quasi-natural Experiment from China
Authors: Zhang Changjiang , Zhang Sihan , Zhang Yue , Yang Yuqi , Lan Kai 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Based on institutional theory, legitimacy theory and signaling theory, this article uses the difference-in-differences (DID) model to investigate the influence of the Guidance on Building a Green Financial System jointly issued by the People’s Bank of China (PBC) and six other ministries on ESG disclosure of A-share listed companies in the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) from 2014 to 2018. The results suggest that the publication of the Guidance positively contributes to the ESG disclosure quality (ESGdq) of listed companies. Further analysis shows that the positive effect of the Guidance on ESGdq is greater for listed companies in heavily polluting industries, state-owned and in regions with higher levels of economic development. Conclusions obtained through our research enrich the economic consequences of green finance policy, provide practical implications for enhancing corporate ESG disclosure, integrating ESG concepts into corporate strategies and governance systems.
Vulnerability and social determinants of health among internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Myanmar post-military coup
Authors: Khai Tual Sawn 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Across the globe, the COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated particular challenges for internally displaced persons (IDPs). In Myanmar, over 1.4 million people are internally displaced due to the escalation of armed conflict post the military coup in February 2021. However, the plight and the well-being of IDPs in Myanmar under this military regime and the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic have not garnered much attention locally, regionally, or globally. The current study examines how the military coup has exacerbated the health and well-being of the IDPs in Myanmar more vulnerable and increasing the risk of disease and COVID-19 infection. The study was conducted using Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) referrals, and purposive sampling. A total of 17 IDPs participated in the depth interview. The finding reveals that the IDPs are experiencing anxiety and fear every day which adversely affected their mental health due to the intensification of the armed conflict and attacks on civilian places including the IDP shelters. It has increased their risk of contracting COVID-19, malaria, and dengue fever during precarious living environments. Additionally, the military's restriction of all humanitarian aid, including basic health care, medicine, and food has negatively affected their health and well-being due to food shortages and insufficient access to healthcare. The findings indicated that a major human health disaster and a humanitarian catastrophe can be prevented only if the international community takes immediate action to end the military brutality against its citizens and extends humanitarian assistance, including vaccines to all IDPs.
Impact of Working Capital Management on Profitability of Private Commercial Banks in Ethiopia
Authors: Addisu Belay Mengstie , Ijara Tafa Mosisa , Ijara Toleshi Mosisa 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Working capital management is an important financial management decision for the profitability of commercial banks. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of working capital management on commercial banks' profitability. The study used secondary data from audited financial statements of five private commercial banks in Ethiopia covering the period from 2011 to 2020. The banks were selected on a convenience basis. The financial information from the banks was analysed to determine the impact of the current ratio, bank size, a current asset to total asset ratio, loans and advances to total asset ratio, and current liabilities to total assets Ratios on profitability. The researchers applied descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The data were analysed using the Stata data processing package. An econometric model is applied to examine the impact of working capital management on the profitability of commercial banks. A random effect model was employed and the result revealed that bank size and loans and advances to total assets were found to have a significant impact on banks' profitability. The current ratio, a current asset to total asset ratio, and current liabilities to total assets Ratios were found insignificant to influence banks' profitability. Since the profitability of the banks depends on working capital management, rigorous attention should be given to those factors that influence the profitability of commercial banks.