General Index Research Articles

Breaking the chains of poverty: examining the influence of smartphone usage on multidimensional poverty in rural settings

We analyze the impact of smartphone usage on multidimensional poverty reduction. Utilizing the A-F approach, we compute a multidimensional poverty index based on five dimensions: education, health, income, living standard, and labor force. This index categorizes multidimensional poverty into three levels: Vulnerable Multidimensional Poverty Index (VMPI), General Multidimensional Poverty Index (GMPI), and Extreme Multidimensional Poverty Index (EMPI), following MPI criteria. Furthermore, we investigate the mediating role of social capital in the smartphone-multidimensional poverty relationship through a mediating effects analysis. We used the survey data of 382 sample out-of-poverty rural households in Jiangxi, China, in 2020. Our results indicated that: (1) Education (37.80%), labor force (29.7%), and health (20.40%) were identified as the primary contributors to multidimensional poverty. (2) Increasing deprivation categories correlated with declining multidimensional poverty index, following an inverted U-shaped pattern. (3) Smartphone usage significantly reduced VMPI (57.6%), GMPI (52.6%), and EMPI (5%). (4) Social capital fully mediated EMPI reduction through smartphones (91.67%), and partially mediated VMPI (14.09%) and GMPI (20.84%) reduction. These insights inform targeted policy formulation for rural multidimensional poverty reduction.

Generalized dissemblance index as a difference of first moments of fuzzy numbers – A new perspective on the distance of fuzzy numbers

This paper investigates the formulation of the dissemblance index as a basis for the calculation of distances of fuzzy numbers and explores its potential linkages with standard and possibilistic moments of fuzzy numbers. Applying the LSC transformation introduced recently by Luukka, Stoklasa and Collan we transform the general formulation of the dissemblance index into its “probabilistic” analogy and show that the result can be interpreted as a difference of COGs of the respective fuzzy numbers (potentially with hedges applied to them). We also show that the difference of possibilistic means is a special case of the general dissemblance index, when w=1. We also propose a generalized version of the possibilistic mean of a fuzzy number and prove its properties. We discuss the implications of this relationship on the practical use of the generalized dissemblance index and investigate its performance in the task of ranking of fuzzy numbers.

Relation of prenatal and postnatal PM2.5 exposure with cognitive and motor function among preschool-aged children

The literature informing susceptible periods of exposure on children's neurodevelopment is limited. We evaluated the impacts of pre- and postnatal fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure on children's cognitive and motor function among 1303 mother-child pairs in the Spanish INMA (Environment and Childhood) Study. Random forest models with temporal back extrapolation were used to estimate daily residential PM2.5 exposures that we averaged across 1-week lags during the prenatal period and 4-week lags during the postnatal period. The McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilities (MSCA) were administered around 5 years to assess general cognitive index (GCI) and several subscales (verbal, perceptual-performance, memory, fine motor, gross motor). We applied distributed lag nonlinear models within the Bayesian hierarchical framework to explore periods of susceptibility to PM2.5 on each MSCA outcome. Effect estimates were calculated per 5 μg/m3 increase in PM2.5 and aggregated across adjacent statistically significant lags using cumulative β (βcum) and 95% Credible Intervals (95%CrI). We evaluated interactions between PM2.5 with fetal growth and child sex. We did not observe associations of PM2.5 exposure with lower GCI scores. We found a period of susceptibility to PM2.5 on fine motor scores in gestational weeks 1–9 (βcum = −2.55, 95%CrI = −3.53,-1.56) and on gross motor scores in weeks 7–17 (βcum = −2.27,95%CrI = −3.43,-1.11) though the individual lags for the latter were only borderline statistically significant. Exposure in gestational week 17 was weakly associated with verbal scores (βcum = −0.17, 95%CrI = −0.26,-0.09). In the postnatal period (from age 0.5–1.2 years), we observed a window of susceptibility to PM2.5 on lower perceptual-performance (β = −2.42, 95%CrI = −3.37,-1.46). Unexpected protective associations were observed for several outcomes with exposures in the later postnatal period. We observed no evidence of differences in susceptible periods by fetal growth or child sex. Preschool-aged children's motor function may be particularly susceptible to PM2.5 exposures experienced in utero whereas the first year of life was identified as a period of susceptibility to PM2.5 for children's perceptual-performance.

Development and validation of an art-inspired multimodal interactive technology system for a multi-component intervention for older people: a pilot study

IntroductionThe World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledges the presence of a significant body of research on the positive effects of the arts on health, considering a variety of factors including physical well-being, quality of life, and social and community impact. The model that underlies cultural welfare puts the performing arts, visual arts, and cultural heritage at the service of people personal and societal well-being. The potential connections between movements of the body and artistic content have been extensively studied over time, considering movement as a non-verbal language with a universal character.MethodsThis pilot study presents the results of the validation of an innovative multimodal system, the DanzArTe-Emotional Wellbeing Technology, designed to support active and participative experience of older people providing physical and cognitive activation through a full-body physical interaction with a traditional visual work of art of religious subject. DanzArTe supports a replicable treatment protocol for multidimensional frailty, administered through a low cost and scalable technological platform capable of generating real-time visual and auditory feedback (interactive sonification) from the automated analysis of individual as well as joint movement expressive qualities. The study involved 45 participants, 23 of whom participated in the DanzArTe program and 22 who were included in the control group.ResultsThe two groups were similar in terms of age (p = 0.465) and gender (p = 0.683). The results showed that the DanzArTe program had a positive impact on participants' self-perceived psychological health and well-being (Mean Psychological General Well-Being Index—Short T1 = 19.6 ± 4.3 Vs. T2 = 20.8 ± 4.9; p = 0.029). The same trend was not observed in the control group (p = 0.389).DiscussionThe findings suggest that such programs may have a significant impact particularly on the mental and social well-being of older adults and could be a valuable tool for promoting healthy aging and improving quality of life.

Extremal graphs and bounds for general Gutman index

<p>For a connected graph $ G, $ the general Gutman index was denoted by $ Gut_{a, b}(G) $ and was given by $ Gut_{a, b}(G) = \sum\limits_{\left\{u, v\right\}\subseteq V(G)} \left[d_{G}(u)d_{G}(v)\right]^a \left[d_{G}\left(u, v\right)\right]^b $, where $ a, b \in \mathbb{R} $, $ d_G(x) $ was the degree of vertex $ x $ in $ G $ and $ d_G(u, v) $ denoted the distance between vertices $ u $ and $ v $ in $ G $. In this paper, we solved some open problems on general Gutman index. More precisely, we characterized unicyclic graphs with extremal general Gutman index for some $ a $ and $ b $. We presented a sharp bound on general Gutman index of $ G $ in terms of order and vertex connectivity of $ G $. Also, we obtained some bounds on general Gutman index in terms of order, general Randić index, diameter, and independence number of graph $ G $. In addition, QSPR analysis on various anticancer drug structures was carried out to relate their physicochemical properties with the general Gutman index of the structure for some $ a $ and $ b $.</p>

ОЦІНКА КОНКУРЕНТОСПРОМОЖНОСТІ В КОНТЕКСТІ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ЕКОНОМІЧНОЇ ЕФЕКТИВНОСТІ АГРАРНИХ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ

The article examines the competitiveness of agrarian enterprises in the context of ensuring their economic efficiency. A diagram has been constructed to illustrate the relationship between competitiveness and economic efficiency. A methodology for the assessment of the competitiveness of agrarian enterprises has been developed. The methodology comprises three distinct phases: the identification of key indicators, the normalization of indicators, and the weighted scoring of indicators. The assessment of competitiveness is informed by a number of key indicators, including market share, return on sales, labor productivity, and product quality. These indicators were normalized according to the Z-score method. The weights of each indicator were then determined for the calculation of the general competitiveness index. The indicators of the competitiveness of the studied agrarian enterprises demonstrate an increase in market shares in Ukraine during 2018 – 2022 in TOV Elevator Chysta krynytsia and in PP Imeni Kalashnyka to 0.069% and 0.023%, respectively. In contrast, the market share of VSK Zlahoda decreased in Ukraine to 0.018%. A decrease in return on sales was observed at all three agrarian enterprises under study in 2022 compared to 2018. This was attributed to the challenging economic situation in Ukraine and the global agrarian market. Concurrently, agrarian enterprises have witnessed an increase in labor productivity, which can be attributed to the optimization of the workforce and improvements in production. The competitiveness of the agrarian enterprises under study was evaluated using a weighted scoring method, based on the selected indicators. For the period 2018 – 2022, VSK Zlahoda exhibited the most favorable and unfavorable results. The highest general competitiveness index was 1.44 in 2021, while the lowest was -1.31 in 2019. This situation can be explained by a number of factors, including problems with the stability of revenues and profits, as well as a reduction in the number of workers at the agrarian enterprise. Collectively, these factors have led to a decrease in the market share of the enterprise. The assessment of competitiveness not only compares the state of agrarian enterprises on the market, but also indirectly demonstrates their economic efficiency. A number of ways to increase competitiveness in the context of ensuring the economic efficiency of agrarian enterprises have been identified. Upon achieving an adequate level of economic efficiency, agrarian enterprises will then be able to achieve their business goals and become competitive.

Generalized Zagreb indices for some silicate networks

Graph theory received a great attention in chemical graph theory which is a branch of mathematical chemistry to model a molecule through a graph where vertices are considered as the atoms of the molecule and edges are considered as the bonds between them. A topological index or molecular descriptor of a graph is a numeric quantity obtained mathematically which characterizes its topology and it is invariant under graph isomorphisms. In chemical graph theory, various topological indices play important role in predicting physicochemical properties of chemical compounds. In this paper, we compute the general Zagreb index of some silicate networks and hence obtain some degree based topological indices such as Zagreb indices, forgotten topological index, redefined Zagreb index, general first Zagreb index, general Randić index and symmetric division deg index of silicate networks.

Регіональні рейтинги: статистичні аспекти оцінювання готовності до інтелектуальної автоматизації

The article focuses on the issues of harmonization of the international methodology of the index of readiness of the countries of the world for automation with the specifics of the functioning of the innovative and educational regional environment in Ukraine. The relevance of the chosen topic is substantiated. The problems of breaking the connection between intellectual automation and strategies for the development of education, innovative environment and employment policy in the country are outlined. The need to develop a balanced regional policy based on solving the problem of ensuring constant monitoring of the situation in the field of readiness of regions, territorial communities or cities of Ukraine for future automation is emphasized. In the course of the study, the theoretical and methodological foundations of building the international index of «readiness for automation» of the countries of the world are considered. A similar methodology is used to build the index of «readiness for automation» of the regions of Ukraine. It is also structured as a composite index, and the overall scores for each region are obtained by weighting and combining the three sub-indices corresponding to the components: «Innovation Environment», «Education Policy» and «Labor Market Policy». When combining sub-indices into a general index, weighting coefficients were used to reflect the importance of the relevant component: innovation environment – 40%, educational policy – 40%, labor market policy – 20%. In turn, the estimates of sub-indices are calculated as the weighted average value of normalized estimates of individual indicators. The choice of indicators for the components of the proposed methodology is due to the availability of official data published by the State Statistics Service of Ukraine for 2020 and 2021. The highest level of the overall index of readiness for automation was recorded in the city of Kyiv (92.2), the lowest level (1.82) – in the Chernihiv region. The city of Kyiv stands out as a leader not only in terms of the general index, but also in all sub-indices of readiness for automation, determining its first place in the ranking in terms of the level of development of the innovation environment, education policy and labor market. Dnipropetrovsk region ranks second in the overall ranking of regions of Ukraine in terms of the general index of readiness for automation and all its components.

Some polynomials and degree-based topological indices of molecular graph and line graph of Titanium dioxide nanotubes

Graph polynomials based on distance and degree are helpful and necessary because they contain much information about topological indices. In this article, the general inverse sum indeg index and the generalized inverse sum indeg polynomials are calculated for the molecular graph and the line graph of the Titanium dioxide nanotubes. Then, with their help, some polynomials and some degree-based topological indices of the molecular graph and the line graph of Titanium dioxide nanotubes are obtained.

Dynamic Short Circuit Ratio for Stability Assessment of Grid Connected VSC-HVDC Systems Considering the Impact of Time-Varying Phase Shift

As more renewable resources are integrated into the receiving-end AC grid through VSC-HVDC, the grid connected VSC-HVDC system is facing a critical dynamic stability issue involving multiple-frequency oscillatory behaviors, which mainly stems from the low-system-strength and the time-varying phase shift. This paper proposes a general stability analysis method to measure the dynamic stability of grid connected VSC-HVDC system from the point of view of input to state stability (ISS). A nonlinear time-varying discrete-time state space model (NTDS <sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</sup> M) of the grid connected VSC-HVDC system is built considering the impact of the time-varying phase shift. Then, the NTDS <sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</sup> M is decomposed into several interconnected subsystems. The general asymptotic gain matrix (GAGM), whose elements are derived from the proposed dissipative-form sum-type inequalities (DSIs), is constructed to quantify the interactions between multiple subsystems. Finally, a general dynamic stability analysis index, called dynamic short circuit ratio (DSCR), is proposed to effectively explain the critical dynamic instability point of the grid connected VSC-HVDC system, based on the spectral radius property of the GAGM. Moreover, the real-time simulations and multiple comparative studies are implemented in this paper to verify the effectiveness of the proposed NTDS <sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</sup> M and stability analysis method by using RT-LAB platform.

Health systems' capacity in availability of human resource for health towards implementation of Universal Health Coverage in Kenya.

Kenya faces significant challenges related to health worker shortages, low retention rates, and the equitable distribution of Human Resource for Health (HRH). The Ministry of Health (MOH) in Kenya has established HRH norms and standards that define the minimum requirements for healthcare providers and infrastructure at various levels of the health system. The study assessed on the progress of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) piloting on Human Resource for Health in the country. The study utilized a Convergent-Parallel-Mixed-Methods design, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study sampled diverse population groups and randomly selected health facilities. Four UHC pilot counties are paired with two non-UHC pilot counties, one neighboring county and the second county with a geographically distant and does not share a border with any UHC pilot counties. Stratification based on ownership and level was performed, and the required number of facilities per stratum was determined using the square root allocation method. Data on the availability of human resources for health was collected using a customized Kenya Service Availability and Readiness Assessment Mapping (SARAM) tool facilitated by KoBo ToolKitTM open-source software. Data quality checks and validation were conducted, and the HRH general service availability index was measured on availability of Nurses, Clinician, Nutritionist, Laboratory technologist and Pharmacist which is a minimum requirement across all levels of health facilities. Statistical analyses were performed using IBM SPSS version 27 and comparisons between UHC pilot counties and non-UHC counties where significance threshold was established at p < 0.05. Qualitative data collected using focus group discussions and in-depth interview guides. Ethical approval and research permits were obtained, and written informed consent was obtained from all participants. The study assessed 746 health facilities with a response rate of 94.3%. Public health facilities accounted for 75% of the sample. The overall healthcare professional availability index score was 17.2%. There was no significant difference in health workers' availability between UHC pilot counties and non-UHC pilot counties at P = 0.834. Public health facilities had a lower index score of 14.7% compared to non-public facilities at 27.0%. Rural areas had the highest staffing shortages, with only 11.1% meeting staffing norms, compared to 31.8% in urban areas and 30.4% in peri-urban areas. Availability of health workers increased with the advancement of The Kenya Essential Package for Health (KEPH Level), with all Level 2 facilities across counties failing to meet MOH staffing norms (0.0%) except Taita Taveta at 8.3%. Among specific cadres, nursing had the highest availability index at 93.2%, followed by clinical officers at 52.3% and laboratory professionals at 55.2%. The least available professions were nutritionists at 21.6% and pharmacist personnel at 33.0%. This result is corroborated by qualitative verbatim. The study findings highlight crucial challenges in healthcare professional availability and distribution in Kenya. The UHC pilot program has not effectively enhanced healthcare facilities to meet the standards for staffing, calling for additional interventions. Rural areas face a pronounced shortage of healthcare workers, necessitating efforts to attract and retain professionals in these regions. Public facilities have lower availability compared to private facilities, raising concerns about accessibility and quality of care provided. Primary healthcare facilities have lower availability than secondary facilities, emphasizing the need to address shortages at the community level. Disparities in the availability of different healthcare cadres must be addressed to meet diverse healthcare needs. Overall, comprehensive interventions are urgently needed to improve access to quality healthcare services and address workforce challenges.

A randomized controlled pilot study of a cognitive-behavioral video game intervention for the promotion of active aging.

Due to the accessibility barriers of in-person programs for active aging, the development of programs that use innovative technologies is needed. Video games can be an engaging tool for disseminating active aging interventions. The objective of this pilot study was to analyze the feasibility of a cognitive-behavioral intervention to promote active aging administered through a video game. Fifty-five participants (63.6% women, mean age = 53.0 years) were randomly assigned to a cognitive-behavioral intervention to promote active aging administered through an interactive multimedia online video game with a complementary app (CBI-V; n = 29) or to a control group that received nonspecific online information (CG; n = 26). Only 3.6% of the participants dropped out of the study (6.9% in CBI-V and 0.0% in CG; without significant differences between groups). The mean number of modules completed was 7.6 (SD = 0.9) out of 8 in the CBI-V and 7.9 (SD = 0.5) in the control group (CG), without significant between-group differences. In the CBI-V, the mean total time dedicated to the game was 516.8 min (SD = 94.3), including 143.2 min (SD = 31.6) of cognitive training tasks, and the mean of completed tasks was 206.2 (SD = 33.7) out of 259. Participants were highly engaged (M = 39.9, SD = 8.6) and satisfied (M = 25.8, SD = 4.5) with the intervention. After the intervention, the CBI-V group significantly improved on SF-36 dimensions of General Health (p = .0386), Vitality (p = .0283), Social Functioning (p = .0130), and Physical Summary Index (p = .0370) compared to the CG, with medium effect sizes (d = 0.56-0.75). The results demonstrate the feasibility of the video game intervention to promote active aging and encourage conducting a large-scale randomized controlled trial.

Effect of the degree of follicular diameter ≥18mm differentiation on the day of hCG administration to the outcome of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH).

To explore the impact of the level of differentiation in a minimum of two follicles with a diameter of ≥18 mm on the outcome of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation on the day of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) administration. Single-center data from January 2018 to December 2021 was retrospectively analyzed for 1,199 patients with fresh embryo transfer for assisted reproduction. The absolute value of the standard deviation of the follicle size of at least 2 follicles ≥18 mm in diameter in both ovaries on the day of hCG was taken as the degree of differentiation of the dominant follicle after ovulation induction, based on the standard deviation response to the degree of dispersion of the data. The degree of follicular differentiation was divided into 3 groups according to the size of the value, and the general clinical conditions, laboratory indexes, and clinical outcomes of the patients in the 3 groups were compared. Among the three groups, the body mass index (BMI) of the ≤1s group was lower than that of the other two groups (P< 0.05), while the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) were higher (P< 0.05), and the implantation rate and clinical pregnancy rate were significantly higher than those of the other two groups (P< 0.01). After multifactorial logistic regression to correct for confounding factors, with the ≤1s group as the reference, the implantation rate, hCG-positive rate, clinical pregnancy rate and live birth rate of embryo transfer in the ≥2S group were significantly lower (P< 0.01). The results of curve fitting analysis showed that the live birth rate decreased gradually with the increase of the absolute standard deviation (P=0.0079). Differences in follicle diameters ≥18 mm on the day of hCG injection did not have an impact on embryo quality, but had an impact on pregnancy outcomes. The less the variation in follicle size, the more homogeneous the follicle development and the higher the likelihood of live births.

Correlations of platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and acute physiology, and chronic health evaluation II score with prognosis of elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and respiratory failure.

To investigate the correlations of platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and acute physiology and chronic health evaluation II (APACHE II) score with the prognosis of elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and respiratory failure. A retrospective analysis was conducted on 110 elderly COPD patients with respiratory failure. General information, inflammatory indices (PLR, NLR), and pulmonary function scores were collected. Statistical comparisons were made using t-tests and chi-square tests. ROC curve analysis evaluated the predictive value of the investigated variables. Compared to the good-prognosis group, the poor-prognosis group exhibited significantly higher PLR, NLR levels, as well as higher COPD Assessment Test (CAT) and APACHE II scores. Logistic regression analysis identified PLR, NLR, and APACHE II scores as independent prognostic risk factors for COPD patients with respiratory failure. ROC curve analysis confirmed the high predictive value of these variables in forecasting prognosis. PLR, NLR, and APACHE II scores, exhibiting correlations with prognosis in elderly COPD patients with respiratory failure, can serve as valuable biomarkers for patient prognosis.

Psychological well-being in breast cancer patients: the role of social support in managing anxiety and depression.

Aim: To investigate the role of social support in the relationship between psychological well-being, anxiety, and depression among breast cancer patients. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study included 98 women with breast cancer. Measures used were the Psychological General Well-being Index (PGWBI), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and a sociodemographic questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, Cronbach's alpha, and regression analyses with moderation and mediation were conducted. T-tests estimated statistical signif i cance in regression. Mediation effects were assessed using the quasi-Bayesian Monte Carlo method with bootstrapping. Results: The initial linear regression analysis showed a strong negative relationship between anxiety/depression (HADS) and psychological well-being (PGWBI), with higher HADS scores were linked to lower psychological well-being. The regression analysis for social support (MSPSS) indicated a positive but small ef f ect on psychological well-being. The moderation analysis showed no signif i cant interaction between social support and anxiety/depression on psychological well-being. However, the mediation analysis demonstrated that social support signif i cantly improves psychological well-being by reducing anxiety and depression, with a substantial proportion of the ef f ect mediated. Conclusions: The study found that while social support does not moderate the relationship between anxiety, depression and psychological well-being, it signif i cantly enhances psychological well-being by reducing anxiety and depression.

The Role of Japanese Candlesticks in Analyzing the Price Movement of the Saudi General Index during the Period (2021-2018)

The Role of Japanese Candlesticks in Analyzing the Price Movement of the Saudi General Index during the Period (2021-2018)

The Impact of Inflation on the General Index of the Iraqi Stock Market for the Period (2010 - 2022)

The Impact of Inflation on the General Index of the Iraqi Stock Market for the Period (2010 - 2022)

VALIDAÇÃO DE CONTEÚDO E APARÊNCIA DO WEBSITE DIABETES NEWS EM PAUTA

ABSTRACT Objective: to validate the content and appearance of a website for adolescents living with Diabetes Mellitus. Method: this is methodological research based on the DADI (Definition, Architecture, Design, Implementation) theoretical framework. A total of 16 health professionals participated in content validity, who answeres a questionnaire prepared on Google Forms® with 19 items related to objectives, structure/presentation, relevance. Website appearance validity was carried out by 12 Information Technology professionals through a questionnaire with 15 items divided into two domains (appearance and design). Results: the overall Content Validity Index was 0.98, and all items assessed obtained agreement values &gt; 0.80. The overall Kappa coefficient was 0.6374, considered statistically significant (p-value &lt;0.0001). The Appearance Validity Index presented a general index of 0.91 (above 0.9 considered validated). Conclusion: the website for adolescents living with Diabetes Mellitus was validated in terms of content and appearance, creating an educational technology with safe, necessary and pertinent information to help adolescents living with Diabetes Mellitus understand this chronic condition and support them in self-care safely and effectively.

Transição agroecológica em assentamento rural na Chapada dos Veadeiros

Abstract The sustainability of organic production and the agroecological transition of farmers in the Chapada dos Veadeiros region was evaluated using the Environmental Impact Assessment System of Agricultural Technological Innovations (AMBITEC-AGRO). The evaluation process consisted of three stages: 1st survey and data collection, 2nd application of questionnaires and 3rd individual interviews. Data were entered into electronic spreadsheets, generating quantitative results of the impacts of activities carried out on rural properties. The indicators of the data obtained are organized in weighting matrices and automatically transformed into impact indices expressed graphically. These indexes resulted in the Percentage of Impact of Technologies - PIT, which characterizes the percentage gain of technology for each of the criteria of the environmental, economic and social dimensions of the productive units. For the environmental dimension, the PIT showed a reduction of -3.73%, where the general index of impact of the activity was 0.95 and after the transition to organic and/or agroecological production it went to 1.29, with a difference of 0.34. In the economic dimension, the PIT was 7.70%, the employment variable with 0.73 and income with 3.89 were the ones that most contributed to this percentage. In the social dimension, the PIT was 7.19%, the most prominent criteria being the consumer with an average of 3.74 and health with an average of 2.99. In this sense, the transition to organic and/or agroecological management, mainly due to the reduction of environmental impacts, provided greater sustainability for agricultural activities in the region.

ПРОБЛЕМИ ТА ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ ГЛОБАЛІЗАЦІЇ, ГЛОБАЛЬНІ ПРОБЛЕМИ ЛЮДСТВА

The article examines the problems and prospects of globalization, identifies the problems associated with the impact of globalization processes on the development of world and national economies. It is noted that each state formulates and implements a rational strategy of economic development taking into account the priorities and norms of behavior of the main participants in global economic activity. It describes important global problems that affect people's lives, the functioning of national economies, affect both the Earth's surface and the world's oceans, etc. The Globalization Index of the countries of the world (KOF Globalization Index) was analyzed, the analysis was carried out using the assessment of 24 indicators, which are grouped into three main groups of global integration: economic, social and political globalization. The countries with the highest Globalization Index in 2022 and in recent years and the countries with the lowest Globalization Index are determined. The position of Ukraine in the general rating of globalization according to the indicators of the general index of globalization, economic globalization, social globalization and political globalization is considered. It was revealed that the created legislative and institutional mechanism for promoting globalization is insufficiently involved in economic, social and political processes. The main global problems are described: the demographic problem, the food problem, the energy and raw materials problem, the problem of peace and disarmament, ensuring environmental stability, social and economic problems, political problems and a number of others. All global problems are intertwined and cover the demographic, political, ecological, economic and social spheres of human life. There are ways to solve global problems that cannot be solved quickly, but a single international solution and regulation mechanism is needed, the definition of international legal and economic norms, the development of a set of specific measures to comply with environmental standards by the countries of the world is expedient, the future depends on the joint efforts of the peoples of the world the future of humanity.