Modern Technology Research Articles

Modernization of administrative services in Ukraine based on the approval of new principles of their provision

The article is devoted to the topic of introducing new approaches to the provision of administrative services in Ukraine based on the approval of new principles of their provision. It is noted that administrative services are the leading means of realizing the rights of citizens in the field of public administration, because the absolute majority of cases decided by public administration bodies are initiated by citizens themselves and concern their subjective rights. The Ukrainian state quite successfully coped with the challenges in the field of administrative services after the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation on February 24, 2022. At the current stage, the format of “state-citizen” and “state-business” relations must be modernized taking into account modern technologies, optimization of procedures and improvement of service quality . Of great importance in the process of providing administrative services is the focus on modern, objective principles of their provision determined by socio-economic and technological development. After all, today a widespread phenomenon is the “digitalization” of the process of providing administrative services, which involves the introduction of electronic document management, the creation of online platforms for receiving services, and the automation of administrative procedures. The Center for Political and Legal Reforms developed the “Strategy for the reform of administrative services and their digitalization”. From the analysis of the document, it follows that the principles of providing administrative services today need a doctrinal update in their interpretation. In particular, the system of principles of administrative services should be supplemented with such things as decentralization of powers, simplification of procedures for the provision of administrative services, formality, integration of basic services in the Central Administrative Service, compensability for the provision of administrative services, unification of the procedure for resolving administrative cases, development of electronic public services, proactivity of public administration in in the field of provision of administrative services, protection of personal data.

Audio magnetotelluric view of the giant carbonatite-hosted Bayan Obo REE deposit, Inner Mongolia, northern China

As critical minerals in low-carbon economies, rare-earth elements (REEs) are crucial for modern industry, technology, and medicine. The largest known REE resource in the world is the Bayan Obo (BO) deposit in northern China. However, BO features as complicated mineral compositions and has experienced several geological events. As a reuslt, controversy remains about the BO REE genesis and enrichment mechanism, and debates are also ongoing about the controlling structure of this giant deposit. We carried out an multiscale electromagnetism study on BO mineral deposits. The multiscale study consists a microscale on samples, a small scale targeting mineral deposits and a mid scale concerning the mine field. The small and mid scale study were conducted using audio-magnetotelluric (AMT). This study revealed the controlling structure using geoelectrical characteristics. AMT data were acquired from more than 590 stations, and the petro-electromagnetism of several samples was analyzed to understand the geoelectrical features of the ore deposits and their surrounding rocks. The data were interpreted using Bostick transformation and generalized least-squares inversions. We obtained the geoelectrical structure of the BO complex down to a maximum depth of 3500 m, and we present two-dimensional imaging based on the AMT conversion results. The results show that the BO deposit developed at the transition of the high- and low-resistivity geoelectrical structure from south to north. Our AMT results indicate that the tectonic setting of the BO deposit is the transition zone between the rift edge and craton margin slope. The ore geology is presently controlled by the complex slope and the rift remnant, the ore-bearing dolostone in the profiles is Y-shaped. It goes downward from south to north and potentially features a great mineral prospect deep in the BO deposit.

Artificial intelligence in individualized retinal disease management.

Owing to the rapid development of modern computer technologies, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as an essential instrument for intelligent analysis across a range of fields. AI has been proven to be highly effective in ophthalmology, where it is frequently used for identifying, diagnosing, and typing retinal diseases. An increasing number of researchers have begun to comprehensively map patients' retinal diseases using AI, which has made individualized clinical prediction and treatment possible. These include prognostic improvement, risk prediction, progression assessment, and interventional therapies for retinal diseases. Researchers have used a range of input data methods to increase the accuracy and dependability of the results, including the use of tabular, textual, or image-based input data. They also combined the analyses of multiple types of input data. To give ophthalmologists access to precise, individualized, and high-quality treatment strategies that will further optimize treatment outcomes, this review summarizes the latest findings in AI research related to the prediction and guidance of clinical diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases.

The Role of Superabsorbent Polymers and Polymer Composites in Water Resource Treatment and Management.

In the last century, the issue of "water reserves" has become a remarkably strategic topic in modern science and technology. In this context, water resource treatment and management systems are being developed in both agricultural and urban area scenarios. This can be achieved using superabsorbent polymers (SAPs), highly cross-linked hydrogels with three-dimensional, hydrophilic polymer structures capable of absorbing, swelling and retaining huge amounts of aqueous solutions. SAPs are able to respond to several external stimuli, such as temperature, pH, electric field, and solution composition and concentration. They can be used in many areas, from sensor technology to drug delivery, agriculture, firefighting applications, food, and the biomedical industry. In addition, new categories of functional SAP-based materials, mainly superabsorbent polymer composites, can also encapsulate fertilizers to efficiently provide the controlled release of both water and active compounds. Moreover, SAPs have great potential in wastewater treatment for the removal of harmful elements. In this respect, in the following review, the most promising and recent advances in the use of SAPs and composite SAPs as tools for the sustainable management and remediation of water resource are reviewed and discussed by identifying opportunities and drawbacks and highlighting new challenges and aims to inspire the research community.

Heidegger and Foucault on modern technology: does Gestell ‘correspond perfectly’ to dispositif?

ABSTRACT This article compares Heidegger and Foucault on modern technology, taking its clue from Agamben’s claim that Gestell and dispositif are ‘perfectly corresponding’ concepts. So far, however, the task of a detailed comparison of Gestell and dispositif remains unresolved. At first glance, the two terms appear compatible, designating how we moderns began objectifying nature as well as ourselves as manipulatable raw material. Significant for the discussion is Heidegger’s and Foucault’s contrasting readings of Nietzsche, i.e. as the ‘last metaphysician’ versus ‘the first genealogist’. Schematically, for Heidegger, modern technology figures as humanity’s nearly inescapable condition, whereas Foucault sees it is ‘functionally indeterminant’, evolving in multiple, intersecting, and unexpected ways.

The method of distributing the costs of growing perennial non-bloodless grasses by types of products

The introduction of modern technologies for growing perennial grasses in feed production has caused the need to improve the methodology for allocating costs by product type. The article describes the current method of distributing the costs of cultivation. The problems of distribution of these costs are revealed. It is proposed to open two analytical accounts for the sowing of a grass mixture of perennial uncovered grasses for a more accurate distribution of costs in the future, in the year of sowing: «The cost of tillage and sowing of perennial grasses », «The cost of caring for crops and harvesting perennial grasses». A new method of cost allocation by types of perennial herb products has been developed.

The Design of a Strategic Platform for the Smart Supervision of Public Expenditure for Colombia in the Context of Society 5.0

The overarching vision of Society 5.0 seeks to integrate technology to enhance quality of life and address social issues, with the primary goal of creating human-centered communities, which nowadays represent the inhabitants of smart cities. In this context, this work addresses the design of a modular strategic platform for the smart supervision of public expenditure, to be used by the Directorate of Information, Analysis, and Immediate Reaction (DIARI) of the General Comptroller of the Republic (CGR) of Colombia as a significant contribution towards the country’s transition into Society 5.0. The design was performed by conducting a detailed literature review on fiscal control; performing a comprehensive analysis of the legal, organizational, and technological aspects of the country and the CGR; and developing six functional modules focused on topics such as continuous learning, strategic decision making, distinctive value, strategic achievements, capacity building, and organization, within a three-year implementation plan, through a participatory approach. This plan aims to integrate the platform to enable real-time monitoring, early detection of irregularities, and increased transparency in the management of data and public resources; since the start of the operation of the strategic platform in 2024, the DIARI increased the number of alerts generated by 29% over a three-month period with respect to the year 2023. The strategic platform for the DIARI of the CGR is useful for smart cities and the transition into Society 5.0 since it ensures efficient public expenditure management, enhancing transparency and citizen empowerment through modern technologies, data analytics, and active participation in governance processes.

From Molecular Design to Practical Applications: Strategies for Enhancing the Optical and Thermal Performance of Polyimide Films.

Polyimide (PI) films are well recognized for their outstanding chemical resistance, radiation resistance, thermal properties, and mechanical strength, rendering them highly valuable in advanced fields such as aerospace, sophisticated electronic components, and semiconductors. However, improving their optical transparency while maintaining excellent thermal properties remains a significant challenge. This review systematically checks over recent advancements in enhancing the optical and thermal performance of PI films, focusing on various strategies through molecular design. These strategies include optimizing the main chain, side chain, non-coplanar structures, and endcap groups. Rigid and flexible structural characteristics in the proper combination can contribute to the balance thermal stability and optical transparency. Introducing fluorinated substituents and bulky side groups significantly reduces the formation of charge transfer complexes, enhancing both transparency and thermal properties. Non-coplanar structures, such as spiro and cardo configurations, further improve the optical properties while maintaining thermal stability. Future research trends include nanoparticle doping, intrinsic microporous PI polymers, photosensitive polyimides, machine learning-assisted molecular design, and metal coating techniques, which are expected to further enhance the comprehensive optical and thermal performance of PI films and expand their applications in flexible displays, solar cells, and high-performance electronic devices. Overall, systematic molecular design and optimization have significantly improved the optical and thermal performance of PI films, showing broad application prospects. This review aims to provide researchers with valuable references, stimulate more innovative research and applications, and promote the deep integration of PI films into modern technology and industry.

Factors Affecting the Innovative Development and Value Creation of Traditional Handicrafts

This paper studies the factors that affect the innovative development and value creation of traditional handicrafts. Traditional handicraft plays an important role in inheriting the essence of national culture, but it has suffered from the impact in the process of modern industrialization and is faced with problems such as industrial contraction and the plight of craftsmen. Based on semi-structured interviews of traditional handicrafts, this paper adopts the grounded theory method and selects 10 practitioners, enterprises and scholars of traditional handicrafts in Yunnan region as research objects through convenient sampling and theoretical sampling. The research found that product development and innovation, and the protection and inheritance of traditional skills are the core abilities of traditional handicrafts. Product Development and innovation Enhance the market competitiveness and economic value of handicrafts through the integration of modern design elements, the use of modern technology, and cross-border cooperation. The preservation and inheritance of traditional skills through professional training, detailed documentation, and policy support to ensure the excellence and continuity of skills. At the same time, key factors such as cultural inheritance, talent cultivation, brand building, policy support, and transportation conditions provide a favorable development environment and support through cultural activities, career development opportunities, modern marketing methods, legal protection, and infrastructure improvement. Through these comprehensive effects, traditional handicrafts, governments, and enterprises can clarify the direction of development, jointly promote the innovative development and value creation of traditional handicrafts, and enhance their market competitiveness, cultural value, and social identity.

Pemanfaatan Limbah Ikan Menjadi Pakan Bernutrisi Tinggi Solusi Inovatif Dalam Sektor Perikanan Di Kabupaten Kepulauan Selayar

Fishery waste consists of liquid and solid waste, accounting for 30-40% of the total weight of fish, mollusks, and crustaceans. Unfortunately, fish waste has not been well-managed due to its low economic value. However, with the advancement of technology, the opportunity to process fish waste into high-value products is increasingly open. Modern technology enables fish waste to be converted into high-quality fish feed, reducing the cost of commercial feed. The utilization of fish waste not only generates positive economic impacts but also significant environmental benefits. Processing fish waste into feed can reduce the risk of environmental pollution, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, and reduce pressure on wild fish resources. The use of feed from fish waste helps to promote more sustainable and environmentally friendly aquaculture practices. Research results show that using fish waste as an alternative feed in shrimp farming provides dual benefits for the environment and economy. Therefore, standard quality regulations are needed to ensure effective and safe management of fish waste for the environment and human health.

The Application and Optimization Design of Management Information Systems in the Field of Higher Education in China

Digital transformation has made management information systems (MIS) increasingly vital in education. This paper examines the current application and optimization of MIS in higher education in China. Information technology has enhanced educational management efficiency and decision-making through MIS. However, Chinese universities face the problems of data silos, incomplete functionality, and low user satisfaction. This study, through literature review and field investigation, analyzes the application of MIS in universities domestically and internationally, identifies issues in Chinese universities, and proposes optimization solutions. The focus is on enhancing MIS in Chinese universities with modern technologies like artificial intelligence to improve management efficiency and service quality.

Wise Use of Technology : Fostering IMTAQ and IPTEK in The Pesantren Region of Cianjur Regency, West Java

This community service aims to foster IMTAQ (Faith and Piety) and IPTEK (Science and Technology) in the pesantren (Islamic boarding school) region of Cianjur Regency, West Java. The focus of the community service is on how pesantren can integrate modern technology to strengthen religious and academic education. The methods applied in this service involved a participatory approach and collaboration with relevant parties. The results showed that the integration of technology in pesantren not only improves the quality of learning but also facilitates the balanced development of student's character in both IMTAQ and IPTEK. This study highlighted the importance of training and capacity building for educators and the need for policies that support the wise use of technology in the pesantren environment. The community service had successfully demonstrated the transformative potential of integrating faith-based education with modern technological advancements. Through a series of targeted interventions and collaborative efforts, the project achieved several significant outcomes. Thus, pesantren can become a model of education that combines traditional values with technological advancements to produce a generation that is both religious and knowledgeable.

Digitalization and Technology in the Fight Against Crimes, Related to Pharmacy Drug Addiction

In modern society, digitalization and technology play a key role in the fight against crimes related to drug addiction. This study examines various aspects of the use of digital technologies to combat prescription drug abuse and drug trafficking. The introduction of electronic prescriptions, centralized systems for monitoring drug sales and digital patient databases makes it possible to effectively monitor and control the process of prescribing and receiving drugs. The use of artificial intelligence and big data analytics helps identify patterns associated with drug addiction and early detection of abnormal activities. Online platforms for public information and education, as well as mobile applications for self-control and support, have a significant impact on preventing the development of addiction. As a result, digital technologies provide significant support in the fight against pharmacy addiction by increasing transparency, accountability and safety in the pharmaceutical field.

Structural and technological shifts and modernization of the Russian economy: mid-term and long-term prospects

Structural and technological shifts and modernization of the Russian economy: mid-term and long-term prospects

Organized Criminal Groups in the Modern World: Theoretical Foundations, Structure and Functional Aspects

This article is a comprehensive study of organized criminal groups (OCGs) in the modern world, covering the theoretical foundations of their study, structural characteristics and functional aspects of their activities. The paper traces the evolution of the concept of organized crime in criminological science, analyzes modern approaches to the definition and classification of OCGs, and considers the legal aspects of their definition at the international and national levels. Special attention is paid to the analysis of the structural characteristics of modern organized crime groups, including traditional hierarchical models, network structures, hybrid forms of organization, as well as new forms such as cluster and project organization. The study shows a trend away from rigid hierarchical structures towards more flexible and adaptive forms of organization, which allows OCGs to effectively resist law enforcement pressure and adapt to changing conditions. The article also examines key functional aspects of organized crime groups, including their role in the shadow economy, establishment of corruption links, transnational activities, use of modern technologies and adaptation to countermeasures. The impact of globalization and technological progress on the evolution of OCG forms and methods of operation is highlighted. The study demonstrates the need for an interdisciplinary approach to the study of organized crime, taking into account the complexity and dynamism of this phenomenon. The work contributes to the understanding of current trends in the development of organized crime and can serve as a basis for the development of effective strategies to counter organized crime.

Environmental Ethics Challenges for Engineers and How to Address Them

Engineers are the core of modern engineering activities, the designers, managers, implementers and supervisors of engineering activities. The special social role of engineers determines that they must take more moral responsibility, not only to the public and others, but also to the environment and the future of mankind. Nowadays, environmental and resource problems have become a major issue that restricts economic development and affects people's life and health.Engineers are facing more challenges from environmental ethics. For example, how to harmonize the relationship between economic and ecological interests, and between the interests of the present generation and those of the future generations, and the weak awareness of environmental ethical responsibility and insufficient ability to protect the environment among some engineers. To cope with these challenges, it is necessary for engineers to make efforts on their own and for society as a whole to work together to form internal and external safeguard mechanisms for engineers to fulfill their environmental ethical responsibilities.

Baudrillard's Critical Theory of Political Economy

Baudrillard is a famous French postmodern philosopher with a vast array of theories and writings. Based on Baudrillard's reflection on Marx's critique of political economy, the article takes the social and ideological origins of the theory of mimesis as the starting point of the study. Unlike Marx, Baudrillard's theory of mimesis involves a 'model' that appears as the initial form of the mimesis. Baudrillard's argument that the proliferation of mimesis and simulation has led to the demise of the real, and that the real world can be produced through modelling without the need for prototypes, adds a new dimension to reflections on Marx's critical theory of society, and expands the horizons and methodologies of contemporary Marxist research. The paper traces the premise and development of the theory of mimesis by analysing the turn towards consumer society, and presents the specifics of mimesis theory as a whole by keeping in mind Baudrillard's principle of symbolic exchange and his reflections on modern technology. This paper analyses the concept of mimesis based on Baudrillard's later theories, and attempts to explain the specific connotations of mimesis and its related concepts. This paper focuses on three related concepts of mimesis: "mimesis", "hyperreal" and "implosion", and explains in detail the differences between these four concepts on the basis of Baudrillard's work. Based on Baudrillard's work, the differences between these four concepts are explained in detail. Explores the symbolic order, social entities, and media influences in which the concept of "mimesis" occurs.

Strategies for Dealing with Algorithmic Collusion in the Era of E-commerce

In the rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape, algorithmic collusion has emerged as a sophisticated method for businesses to engage in anti-competitive behavior without explicit agreements. This paper delves into the complexities of algorithmic collusion, examining how modern information technologies facilitate these covert practices. This study underscores the profound impact on market competition and consumer rights by categorizing the different types of algorithmic collusion and analyzing their implementation mechanisms. Furthermore, it highlights the deficiencies in current antitrust frameworks and the urgent need for legal and regulatory reforms. The paper concludes with strategic recommendations to enhance market transparency and fairness, ensuring that technological advancements do not undermine competitive equity.

SPECIFIC FEATURES OF THE SYSTEM OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF FUTURE FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS IN GERMANY

The structural dynamics of socio-economic life in most countries of the world creates new requirements for the organization of the educational process of future teachers. In this context, the analysis of the structure, content and organizational features of the system of professional teacher training in European countries is of great importance for the higher education environment of Ukraine. The study is devoted to the analysis of the characteristic features of professional training of future foreign language teachers in Germany. Research methodology. The study used logical-semantic, structural-logical and system-functional methods. Scientific novelty. The functionality of the higher education system in the professional training of future foreign language teachers is determined. It has been established that in Germany, professional competence is acquired by potential teachers in different types of educational institutions, including general higher education schools, universities, higher pedagogical schools and specialized colleges. It is substantiated that the studied training system in Germany is characterized by certain specifics. Attention is focused on the potential of modern information technologies in the process of professional training of foreign language teachers, innovative possibilities of digital optimization of the studied educational process in the context of Germany are highlighted. The article describes trends in the field of improving the content of education at universities, which demonstrate a shift away from narrow specialization and the revival of compulsory training for students of all specialties. Conclusions. It has been established that the active implementation of the experience of leading European countries in the system of professional higher education in Ukraine necessitates systematic professional development of the scientific and pedagogical staff of higher education institutions of Ukraine. It is proved that in the process of standardizing the system of professional training of foreign language teachers in accordance with the requirements of the Bologna Process, a special role is given to the awareness of the optimal structure, content, organizational paradigm of the higher education environment of European countries.

EchoSee: An Assistive Mobile Application for Real-Time 3D Environment Reconstruction and Sonification Supporting Enhanced Navigation for People with Vision Impairments.

Improving the quality of life for people with vision impairments has been an important goal in the research and design of assistive devices for several decades. This paper seeks to further that goal by introducing a novel assistive technology platform that leverages real-time 3D spatial audio to promote safe and efficient navigation for people who are blind or visually impaired (PVI). The presented platform, EchoSee, uses modern 3D scanning technology on a mobile device to construct a live, digital 3D map of a user's environment as they move about their surroundings. Spatialized, virtual audio sources (i.e., virtual speakers) are dynamically placed within the digital 3D scan of the world, providing the navigator with a real-time 3D stereo audio "soundscape." The digital 3D map, and its resultant soundscape, are continuously updated as the user moves about their environment. The generated soundscape is played back through headphones connected to the navigator's device. This paper details (1) the underlying technical components and how they were integrated to produce the mobile application that generates a dynamic soundscape on a consumer mobile device, (2) a methodology for analyzing navigation performance with the application, (3) the design and execution of a user study investigating the effectiveness of the presented system, and (4) a discussion of the results of that study along with a proposed future study and possible improvements. Altogether, this paper presents a novel software platform aimed at assisting individuals with vision impairments to navigate and understand spaces safely, efficiently, and independently and the results of a feasibility study analyzing the viability of the approach.