Establishment of the electron identification system for vector meson measurement at J-PARC

The importance of sow functional teat assessment and provision of supplementary milk to enhance performance of piglets reared in large litters.

What's in your water? A comparative analysis of micro- and nanoplastics in treated drinking water and bottled water.

Influence of RFID tags on Melipona quadrifasciata behavior: Effects on locomotion and food choice.

The article offers a thorough and comprehensive analysis of the key trends in the development of e-government in the European Union member states within the broader context of the transformation of social dialogue. The author provides an in-depth examination of the political, institutional, and technological foundations of digitalisation in social partnership, with particular emphasis on the relevance of EU regulatory frameworks – including the eIDAS Regulation, the Open Data Directive, the Web Accessibility Directive, and the strategic initiatives underpinning the Digital Europe Programme. The study convincingly demonstrates that digital instruments function not merely as technological innovations but as catalysts for the modernization of social dialogue, enhancing transparency, inclusiveness, and stakeholder participation. A notable strength of the article lies in its use of practical examples from Finland, Estonia, Greece, and Portugal, which illustrate the diversity of national approaches to integrating digital tools into social dialogue mechanisms. By analyzing the functioning of e-consultation platforms, integrated service portals, electronic identification systems, and data infrastructures, the author shows how these solutions improve the quality and evidence-based nature of policy formulation. Special attention is paid to the emerging use of automation and semantic text analysis, which are reshaping the administrative and analytical dimensions of collective bargaining and consultation processes. The article is characterized by a clear structure, academic rigor, and effective use of up-to-date EU policy documents and institutional sources. The topic is highly relevant given the ongoing digital transformation of public administrations and the growing need for efficient, inclusive, and data-driven decision-making. The work will be valuable for scholars and practitioners in the fields of labor relations, public policy, digital governance, and European studies, and it may also serve as a useful resource for teaching and applied research.

This article presents a comprehensive scientific analysis of approaches to the alternative resolution of public-law disputes in the member states of the European Union, focusing on the legal nature, procedural characteristics and institutional foundations of administrative mediation. The study substantiates that the current development of Ukrainian administrative law is taking place under conditions of significant pressure on the administrative justice system, manifested in a high caseload, prolonged consideration of disputes and the limited practical use of conciliation procedures provided by national legislation. It is demonstrated that existing pre-trial mechanisms for dispute resolution in Ukraine remain fragmented, insufficiently coordinated and incapable of forming an integrated alternative to judicial review in public-law matters. Through a comparative examination of the regulatory models of Germany, France, Portugal and the Netherlands, the article identifies structural features and consistent patterns in the organisation of administrative mediation within European legal systems. Particular attention is given to the legislative delimitation of administrative discretion, the procedural clarity of conciliation mechanisms, the involvement of administrative courts and ombudsman institutions, and the adherence to the principles of legality, transparency, accountability and the protection of the public interest. The study highlights that administrative mediation differs fundamentally from mediation in private-law relations, as compromise in the public-law sphere is permissible exclusively within the boundaries of legally defined administrative discretion. A separate part of the analysis focuses on the impact of digital transformation on the development of online mediation. The article examines European practices involving electronic identification, digital communication platforms and legally significant electronic document management, which expand the possibilities for pre-trial interaction between individuals and public authorities. The technological potential of Ukraine’s national digital ecosystem, particularly the “Diia” platform, is assessed in the context of requirements for data protection, cybersecurity and procedural safeguards ensuring the reliability of online ADR mechanisms. On the basis of the comparative findings, the article formulates conceptual guidelines for the establishment of a national model of administrative mediation in Ukraine. These include the determination of categories of public-law disputes for which mediation does not conflict with imperative legal norms; clarification of the legal status and procedural role of public authorities as parties to mediation; institutional development of judicial and extrajudicial ADR formats; and the gradual implementation of online mediation instruments supported by appropriate regulatory and technical frameworks. The study concludes that the adaptation of European approaches may significantly enhance the effectiveness of resolving public-law disputes in Ukraine and contribute to the modernisation and optimisation of public administration in the context of ongoing digital transformation.

Research on electronic device identification based on small data sets

This research is a legal research with descriptive analytical specifications. The blocking action by the West Sumatra Regional Police Directorate as an effort to prevent the misuse of the motor vehicle owner's book is a proactive step in efforts to prevent the misuse of BPKB, especially in the context of violations of the law such as fraud, document forgery, and other criminal acts. The process of blocking action is that the vehicle owner, the police, the leasing institution, or an interested third party (such as a legal institution or court) can apply for a blocking. After receiving the application, the Directorate will verify the completeness and validity of the documents submitted. The block will be recorded in the system. A block can be removed if the legal or administrative issues that led to the block have been resolved. This blocking makes a significant contribution to narrowing the space for criminals who try to use fake BPKB for various illegal acts. Obstacles in preventing the misuse of motor vehicle owners' books with blocking by the West Sumatra Regional Police Directorate are the lack of public knowledge related to the importance of extending vehicle documents, lack of coordination between financing institutions (leasing) and the West Sumatra Regional Police Directorate in reporting vehicle data that must be carried out in the blocking process. This slows down the handling of cases and the removal of blocks for vehicles that have resolved legal or administrative problems. The implementation of the validity of BPKB and the blocking of BPKB must be through the Regident ranmor application system. This happened because the West Sumatra Regional Police Directorate received many cases related to fake BPKB and the leasing party also did not submit a confirmation and block of BPKB at the West Sumatra Regional Police Directorate.

Feeling good about letting go? Learned helplessness and privacy calculus in citizen acceptance of electronic identification apps

The article examines the key aspects of veterinary services in the production and processing of livestock products. The research aims to analyze, systematize, and generalize the existing theoretical and methodological foundations of digitalizing veterinary service processes across livestock production and processing. The article examines the specific features of the digital transformation of veterinary services in Ukraine’s agricultural sector in the context of the development of the digital economy and the growing requirements for biosafety, product quality, and supply chain traceability. It highlights the evolution of the role of veterinary services, which are shifting from traditional clinical and supervisory functions toward an integrated model of animal health management within the “farm – veterinarian – laboratory – processor – consumer” system. It is substantiated that digitalization creates the conditions for forming a unified information environment that enables continuous data exchange, automates veterinary procedures, enhances production transparency, and reduces the risks of epizootic outbreaks. Their functional groups justify classifying digital technologies in the veterinary sector into tools for data collection, analysis, verification, storage, and use, and technologies for interaction, automation, and cybersecurity. It is demonstrated that integrating electronic animal identification, E-Vet systems, IoT monitoring, blockchain platforms, and early-warning analytical systems creates a new architecture for veterinary management, focusing on prevention and risk forecasting. The study of digital solutions revealed significant economic effects: reduced transaction costs, lower veterinary medicine expenditures, increased livestock productivity, and accelerated certification processes. The research substantiates the need to develop digital competencies among veterinary professionals, integrate information technologies into agricultural education, and establish a national model of digital veterinary management aligned with EU standards. The results confirm the strategic importance of digitalization in enhancing the competitiveness of Ukrainian livestock production, strengthening food security, and ensuring the sustainable development of the agricultural sector. Keywords: digitalization, veterinary services, digitalization of the veterinary sector, electronic animal identification, analytical monitoring systems, veterinary management, livestock production.

Blood transfusions are routinely performed in operation rooms. The process chain of performing ABO type, antibody screen, crossmatch, blood transport, and patient verification is complex. A multidisciplinary task force convened to improve the process of blood ordering and utilization identified 3 issues: (1) blood orders performed on paper included transcription errors; (2) guidelines for blood ordering practices were lacking, with inappropriate and arbitrary requests; and (3) there were long intervals between ordering and receiving blood in the operating room because of its distance from the blood bank. The task force implemented (1) an electronic positive patient identification (ePPID) system, (2) a standardized computer provider order entry (CPOE) for ordering blood for surgical patients, and (3) an electronic remote blood issuing (ERBI) system using refrigerators located within the operating suite. Following ePPID implementation, transfusion documentation compliance rates improved from 71% to 98% and detected 2 patient safety issues. Implementation of CPOE with a maximum surgical blood order schedule and ERBI led to a substantial decline in blood product dispensed from coolers and reduced returns of unused red blood cells (from 30% to 15%) and plasma units (from 45% to 30%) to the blood bank over 2 years. Electronic PPID, CPOE, and ERBI improved patient safety, workflow, and efficiency during blood transfusions.

The article presents a comprehensive scientific and theoretical study of the digitalization of public administration in Ukraine’s social sphere as a key direction of transforming public administration in the digital era, during and after the war, and in the context of post-war recovery. It is substantiated that the digital transformation for the social sphere is not just the introduction of new technologies, but a fundamental change in the content and forms of exercising public power, which requires appropriate administrative and legal regulation. The author proposes to consider the digitalization of social administration as a manifestation of a new stage in the evolution of administrative law – the transition from a paper-oriented model to a digital administrative-legal paradigm. The current state of regulatory support for the digitalization of social services in Ukraine is analyzed, and the problems of fragmentation, departmental disunity, and the lack of unified procedures are characterized. Legal gaps were identified in the areas of electronic identification of individuals, automated administrative decision-making, data integration between state registers, personal data protection, and digital inclusion of vulnerable groups. The challenges facing the state in the field of cybersecurity and ensuring public control over social administration algorithms, especially under martial law, are outlined. The institutional transformation of public authorities is considered, in particular the role of the Ministry of Social Policy, the Pension Fund of Ukraine, local governments, as well as new digital platforms such as «Diya», e-Social, and the Unified Social Register. Particular attention is paid to the issue of changing interaction between citizens and the state, which is increasingly taking place in a digital environment using remote and automated solutions. The study formulated several proposals for improving national legislation. The results of the study have both theoretical and applied significance for the development of administrative law and state policy of digital transformation, as well as for harmonizing national legislation with European e-government standards.

This paper explores the critical necessity for establishing corporate digital identity (CDI) standards in the digital economy of the European Union. As online services proliferate, the need for secure digital identities (IDs) becomes paramount, particularly within the European Union, which has advanced initiatives such as the electronic IDentification, Authentication and trust Services (eIDAS) regulation and the proposed EU Digital Identity Wallet. The discussion differentiates CDI from individual digital IDs, emphasising unique complexities such as dynamic corporate structures and distinct data privacy requirements. This paper argues that robust CDI frameworks can significantly enhance security, streamline processes and ensure regulatory compliance, particularly in financial transactions. It underscores the imperative of developing common standards for both referential and transactional data exchange, facilitating seamless and secure cross-border interactions. The creation of such standards necessitates collaboration among regulatory bodies, financial institutions and industry participants, with an eye towards global interoperability. By establishing these standards, this paper posits that it will be possible to foster greater trust, efficiency and transparency in digital ecosystems, ultimately benefiting both corporates and individuals. This article is also included in The Business & Management Collection which can be accessed at https://hstalks.com/business/.

The article explores the legal foundations of the digital transformation of Ukraine’s national financial system in the context of European integration. It emphasizes that the modern financial system is undergoing profound qualitative changes under the influence of digital technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, fintech solutions, digital identification, and open banking. The implementation of such innovations creates new legal challenges that require a systematic update of the regulatory framework and its adaptation to the standards of the European Union. The author analyzes key national acts that constitute the legal basis for the digitalization of the financial sector, including the Law of Ukraine «On Payment Services,» «On Electronic Identification and Electronic Trust Services,» as well as strategic planning documents such as the Financial Sector Development Strategy until 2025. Special attention is paid to European documents: Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2), electronic IDentification, Authentication and trust Services (eIDAS), Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA), and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which determine the direction of reforms in digital regulation. The study finds that despite the existence of an initial legislative framework, digital financial regulation in Ukraine remains fragmented. Problematic areas include the legal status of virtual assets, tokenization, personal data protection, and cybersecurity. Insufficient interagency coordination and a lack of digital competencies among regulators are also noted. The article proposes a set of practical solutions aimed at improving legal regulation: aligning national legislation with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), clarifying provisions on virtual assets, introducing regulatory sandboxes, enhancing cooperation with European financial institutions, and implementing educational programs in the field of the digital economy. The findings may be used to shape the legal framework for Ukraine’s digital integration into the European financial space.

The aim of the work is to analyze the current state and prospects of the use of electronic contracts in the notarization process in Ukraine amid the ongoing digital transformation. The study investigates the legal framework regulating the conclusion and notarization of electronic contracts, emphasizing the role of qualified electronic signatures, methods of party identification, and technical means ensuring the legal validity of such agreements. The methodological basis of the study involves the analysis of Ukrainian legislation, judicial practice, and international regulatory acts, including the European Union Regulation eIDAS, which establishes standards for electronic identification and trust services. Results demonstrate that the implementation of electronic contracts in notarization enhances efficiency, accessibility, and transparency of notarial services while reducing time and costs for participants. However, significant legal and technical challenges remain, such as insufficient digital infrastructure, cybersecurity risks, interoperability issues among public registries, and inconsistencies in electronic trust services regulation. The study also highlights Ukrainian courts’ growing recognition of the validity of electronically notarized contracts, signaling the formation of a digital notary doctrine. Conclusions stress the necessity of further legislative harmonization, improvement of technical standards, and increased legal literacy among notarial process participants to ensure the successful integration of digital technologies into Ukraine’s notarial system.

It is easy to overlook risk factors that require specific healthcare actions. This is particularly true in maternity care, which deals with a natural process where risk might be distinguished from normality at many points in the care pathway. In this paper, we describe the effects of clinical decision support, first in the form of paper checklists and then in the form of an electronic checklist to screen for risks of (1) venous thromboembolism (VTE), (2) intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), (3) high body mass index (BMI), and (4) gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Here, we report a retrospective observational study on the effects of screening algorithms introduced first on paper and then on the computer. We screened sequential maternity records at three time points: baseline, following the introduction of a paper checklist, and following the introduction of the electronic system. First, we examined (at each time-point) the proportion of pregnancies appropriately screened at each time point. Second, we examined the proportion of correct actions taken following a positive screening result. The study was conducted at a District General Hospital in Scotland between 2011 and 2015, which covered the introduction of the above system to screen patients and suggest appropriate management for positive cases. We found that the introduction of a paper checklist was associated with an increased proportion of pregnancies appropriately screened and correct actions taken contingent on positive screening. These trends continued after the introduction of the electronic system. For example, when investigating those at risk of venous thrombosis and embolism (VTE), 0/200 risk assessments were made correctly in 2011 with no formal prompts. This increased to 69/200 (0.345) in 2014 when using paper checklists, and this trend continued in 2015 when we found 192/200 (0.965) risk assessments were made correctly for antenatal and intrapartum VTE using the electronic checklists. In 2011, we observed that the number of actions contingent on positive screening for VTE completed correctly was 0/1. Increasing to 17/24 (0.708) in 2014 when using paper checklists but plateauing in 2015 when 20/33 (0.667) contingent actions were completed correctly using electronic system prompts. Compliance with maternity guideline recommendations for VTE, high BMI, high risk of fetal growth restriction, and GDM improved over time with the introduction of paper and electronic prompts. Introduction of electronic maternity screening was associated with improved adherence to established guidelines compared to no screening or paper-based screening for VTE, BMI and GDM. Nil additional unpublished data from the study are available.

Objectives. The purpose of the analytical and research work carried out is to design and implement a prototype system for establishing user identity and privileges based on the joint use of passwordless FIDO2 authentication and attribute-based access control. It is proposed that electronic identification means compliant with ICAO standards be used as a source of user attributes.Methods. The following were used in this paper: systematization and analysis of literature and technical specifications; systematic approach to the analysis of existing implementations of passwordless attribute access systems and theoretical models used in their design; the SCn- and SCg-code of OSTIS technology for semantic description of basic concepts and concepts related to FIDO2-authentication; software platforms and libraries.Results. The result of the work is a prototype of the system of attributive access to information resources in the digital environment using the eID-card of the Republic of Belarus and FIDO2-authentication. The developed application was containerized and deployed on the online server. Its performance was then tested from different platforms using standard browsers.Conclusion. A study on the development and initial evaluation of a prototype of an information resource access control system based on authentication to the FIDO2 specification and an attribute-based access control model is presented. At the same time, as a source of user attributes the means of electronic identification that meet the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization, including the eID-card of the Republic of Belarus, are used

The article explores the comprehensive aspects of adapting notarial activity in Ukraine to the legal regime of martial law. The authors focus on regulatory changes introduced in response to the full-scale invasion, covering not only procedures for notarial acts but also approaches to preserving notarial archives, protecting individual rights, and enabling the digital transformation of the sector. Particular attention is given to the specifics of performing notarial functions in the absence of access to state registers, new approaches to inheritance proceedings, certification of powers of attorney and wills, and the possibility of their execution by military officials. The study analyzes amendments to the Law of Ukraine «On Notariate» and related regulations concerning the prohibition of property alienation, the introduction of restrictions on citizens of the aggressor state, and new provisions on electronic identification. Institutional mechanisms ensuring the continuity of notarial services are examined, including the relocation of private notaries’ archives in case of threats of destruction. Within the framework of digital transformation, the article considers the implementation of electronic notarial elements such as e-queues, digital document management, remote certification, and electronic signature functions. It is argued that these technologies not only optimize the notarial process but also serve to ensure accessibility, efficiency, and legal certainty during emergencies. The study also highlights the reinforced role of the oversight system over notarial activities during martial law, which prevents abuses, ensures transparency, and maintains public trust in the legal system. The central role of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine in coordinating and promptly responding to challenges in notarial activity is emphasized. The authors conclude that the effective operation of the notarial system under martial law is a crucial element of public legal stability. Legal regulation in this area must be flexible, innovative, and focused on protecting fundamental human rights and meeting the evolving needs of society.

The research subject encompasses domestic and international approaches to legal qualification of electronic civil law agreements and identification of persons expressing will in such transactions. Particular attention focuses on interpreting article 160 of the Russian Civil Code requirement to "reliably determine the person who expressed will" in electronic transactions. The author examines opposing doctrinal approaches: conservative (limiting electronic form recognition to enhanced qualified electronic signatures) and liberal (allowing any identification methods). The study analyzes Russian civil law, case law, UNCITRAL conventions, and private law unification acts, examining practical consequences for contract validity. The methodology comprises formal-legal, judicial practice analysis, comparative-legal, systematic analysis, and functional methods. Scientific novelty manifests in two aspects: first, developing a classification of electronic transaction form qualification approaches, substantiating conservative and liberal approaches, and systematizing their arguments; second, creating an original approach to electronic form qualification and person identification within domestic legal order. The author proposes understanding the legislative identification requirement as an evaluative criterion allowing written form compliance when using any technical means ensuring reliable participant determination. Enhanced qualified electronic signature creates only authenticity presumption but is not the sole permissible identification method. To resolve contradictions between approaches, a cumulative will expression approach is proposed, transitioning from analyzing single will expressions during transactions to analyzing totality of expressions made before and after transaction execution.

The legal aspects of the organization of electronic voting (e-voting) in Ukraine in the context of technological innovations and prospects for implementation are considered. The essence and forms of e-voting as an innovative tool for the realization of citizens' electoral rights are investigated. The main technological solutions used in the world practice are considered: Internet voting (i-voting), use of electronic terminals (DRE), biometric identification, smart card technologies and two-factor authorization. Particular attention is paid to the issue of security, authentication and transparency of e-voting, including the risks of cyber threats, loss of voter confidence and digital inequality. The potential benefits of introducing blockchain voting are noted, but the need for legal regulation of the relevant processes is emphasized. The author analyzes the legal framework of Ukraine in the field of electoral legislation, including the provisions of the Constitution of Ukraine, the Electoral Code and the Concept for the Development of Electronic Democracy. The author emphasizes the possibility of using them as a starting point for the development of special regulations on e-voting in Ukraine. It is noted that certain elements of the digital transformation of the electoral process, such as the State Register of Voters accessible through online services or electronic identification of citizens through the BankID and Diia.Signature systems, are still being implemented in Ukraine. The author substantiates the need for an integrated approach to the introduction of e-voting, which involves the creation of special regulations, ensuring equal access of citizens to digital technologies, legal certainty of electronic voting, and the use of international experience. Ukraine, having chosen the European direction of development, should adapt the best practices of e-voting to its own realities and challenges. Keywords: e-voting, internet voting, voter identification, digital signature, blockchain, suffrage, e-democracy, cybersecurity, Electoral Code, Ukraine.