Organization Expert Research Articles

Review and analysis of damage and existing systems of protecting tower cranes under the influence of a blast wave

Problem. The problem of assessing the technical condition of stationary tower cranes of various types by expert organizations in order to determine the possibility of their further operation and the methods of capital repair is relevant. At the same time, one should take into account the nature of the consequences of damage to metal structures and the type of repair, if it is at all possible. The topic of the article is of a practical nature. An attempt was made to have an initial representation and visual analysis of the condition of different types of tower cranes under the conditions of explosive air shock waves depending on the distance to the cranes. The article attempts to substantiate the consequences of the destruction of metal structures, mechanisms or protection systems and to point out some regularities that require close attention during the operation of tower cranes and their further research. Goal. The purpose of the work was to make a damage survey of the different types of tower cranes that have been damaged and their existing protection systems and to provide assumptions for further research on the stability of tower cranes in the conditions of air shock waves. Methodology. The approaches adopted in the work to solve the set goal are based on the conditional division into categories of damage to stationary tower cranes under the action of air shock waves. The results. The analysis of damage to tower cranes will make it possible to take into account in the future the development of typical projects in accordance with the technical documentation regarding their disassembly-assembly, types of repairs, etc. Originality. The study of the stability of tower cranes under the conditions of air shock waves is a rare and specific direction in the field of engineering research. Therefore, the results of this study will fill the gaps in scientific literature and engineering practice. Practical meaning. The results of the study can lead to the development of new approaches and recommendations for the design of tower cranes taking into account possible air shock waves. This will allow engineers to create safer and more reliable designs for working in hazardous environments

Adolescents with neuropsychiatric symptoms in the turmoil of the service system: The NEPSOS interdisciplinary study of social work, adolescent psychiatry, special education, and expert organisations

Existing social, health and education services do not respond to the needs of adolescents with neuropsychiatric symptoms. These services are usually fragmented and their professionals’ expertise is insufficient. In this interprofessional context, the integration of specialisations, multidisciplinary expertise and knowledge is a challenge. In the NEPSOS study, we explore the services aimed at and service needs of adolescents with neuropsychiatric symptoms and their families. The NEPSOS study is collaboratively designed and carried out by experts from the University of Turku and the University of Eastern Finland, including researchers of adolescent psychiatry, social work and special education, as well as expert organisations such as the Southwest Finland Centre of Excellence on Social Welfare and the Nationwide Association of Different Learners. These organisations provide their expertise for the implementation and integration of the research results into the service system and the development of recommendations. 
 In this study, the appropriateness of services and service paths are examined from the perspectives of adolescents and families, professionals and interprofessional collaboration. The study has four different lines. Line 1 examines the relationships between a) the socio-economic status of the parent and the situation of the adolescent and b) neuropsychiatric symptoms and child protection support measures. Line 2 examines the experiences and views of adolescents and their parents concerning the functionality of the service system and the functional forms of psychosocial support. Line 3 studies the professionals’ perspectives on the functionality of the service system and interprofessional collaboration in the context of adolescent service paths. Line 4 focuses on communication and interaction activities, including the implementation of the research results.
 The NEPSOS study will provide knowledge and deepen the understanding of the following topics:
 •How interprofessional cooperation is implemented in the service paths for adolescents with neuropsychiatric symptoms from the perspective of professionals from the fields of social work, adolescent psychiatry and education.
 •How existing service networks meet the needs of adolescents and their families, and what kind of psychosocial support is provided to them by the professionals of social work, adolescent psychiatry, and special education. 
 •How psychosocial services and interprofessional collaboration are performed to improve the timeliness, targeting and integration of services for adolescents with neuropsychiatric symptoms and their families.
 Furthermore, the impact of this study’s findings will be manifested as practical recommendations and training materials for professionals. The NEPSOS study forms part of an interdisciplinary research consortium whose ongoing and future studies specifically aim at strengthening the integration of social care, health care and education for the health and wellbeing of children and families. Our experiences regarding interdisciplinary collaboration and the future results of the study can be applied internationally both in higher education and the integration of child social, health and education services.
 Keywords: neuropsychiatric symptoms, adolescents, interdisciplinary collaboration, social work, adolescent psychiatry, special education.

'Gezond Ge(s)maakt': a project in which vulnerable people learn skills and knowledge around healthy eating and cooking.

We work with a group of vulnerable women in a local community. Once a month, they come together to socialize and learn. The women want to increase their knowledge and skills concerning healthy nutrition. We experience that the existing methods and materials are insufficiently adapted to their specific needs. Can you help us translate evidence based methodologies into a practical tool we can implement during our group activities?’ This question was submitted by a social development organisation to Logo Limburg. It became the start for the project ‘Gezond Ge(s)maakt’.
 ‘Gezond Ge(s)maakt’ or ‘Healthy Tasted’ shows the added value of cooperation between a public health organisation (Logo Limburg) and a social development organisation (SAAMO Limburg). By working together, each from their own expertise, and with a clear focus on the targeted people, the impact of their actions is enhanced. Also, the focus on proportional universalism is always top of mind for both organisations. SAAMO Limburg is an expert in enforcing vulnerable people through a community based approach. The social workers are in close contact with their clients, they know the best way to reach and enforce them. Logo Limburg is a regional expert in health promotion. As a network organisation, they have a clear overview on state of the art methodologies and projects developed by expert organisations. This collaboration and the participation of the target group itself, had a synergistic effect. ‘Healthy tasted’ combines previously developed instruments to a tool that is adjusted, easy to implement and fun. 
 'Healthy tasted' comes in a large box containing ten folders. Each folder represents one specific theme (healthy snacks, picnic, healthy nutrition for children and parenting, healthy holidays, Flemish dishes, … ). These subject were all suggested by the target group itself. During 10 months, our pilotgroup covered one theme a month. The methodology contains all necessary materials for the teacher. It consists of basic theoretical background information, questions to start the conversation on the topic, an exercise or game, and 9 recipes. Each session starts with an educational part, than they prepare a healthy meal (one of the recipes) and enjoy eating together.
 A great advantage is that anyone can use the tool, no prior knowledge on healthy nutrition is needed. Based on their own experience with a specific target group, instructors will be able to translate the content to the needs of the target group.
 The project was evaluated several times by the health promotors of Logo Limburg, the social workers of SAAMO Limburg and the target group. It turned out to be a success. The women indicated they learned a lot about healthy food and applied it in their own families. Their knowledge and skills on healthy nutrition and cooking were enhanced. The integrated collaboration between Logo Limburg and SAAMO was a prerequisite for this success. . This positive evaluation and the existing needs for this theme among the target groups has ensured ‘Healthy Tasted’ was up-scaled and made available for other organisations, starting in Limburg and soon all over Flanders.

Aspects of conducting a forensic commodity examination of sunflower oil

Vegetable oil production has been growing steadily, driven by increased consumption, including industrial consumption, and by producers developing the production of oils from fruits, nuts and grains. In this regard, there is a need for constant examination of vegetable oils, including the development of new testing methods, finding ways to improve the quality and safety of this product, and preventing the entry of falsified vegetable oil into the Ukrainian market. When conducting an examination of vegetable oils, the following research goals are determined: identification of the type of vegetable oil; methods of falsification and methods of their detection. Assortment falsification in vegetable oils is of the following types: re-grading is widespread, with highly refined vegetable oils being substituted for unrefined and technical oils most often. Also, more valuable types of oils: corn, sunflower can be replaced with low-value (soybean, cottonseed, rapeseed, etc.). Moreover, in a refined form, when specific aromatic and coloring substances have been removed, it is almost impossible to distinguish one oil from another by organoleptic indicators. It is possible to establish the origin of the oil only with physical and chemical parameters, in particular the composition of fatty acids. Quality falsification of vegetable oils can be carried out in the following ways: violation of production technology, violation of recipe composition, violation of purification (refining) technology.
 The article reveals the possibility of conducting a forensic examination of vegetable oil, considers the types of sunflower oil in terms of organoleptic, physicochemical and safety characteristics. The procedure for conducting the examination has also been considered. The article outlines the problems of falsification of vegetable oils, conducting commodity research, identifying commodity properties of vegetable oils, their technological features during forensic examination. Recommendations on quality control of castor oil for participants of foreign economic activity, expert organisations and consumers have been provided.

Chinese expert consensus on colonic and anorectal manometry (2023 edition)

Colonic and anorectal manometry includes anorectal manometry and colonic manometry. Anorectal manometry is a common method to evaluate anorectal function, which can objectively reflect the pathological and physiological abnormalities of outlet obstructive constipation and fecal incontinence, as well as the impact of anorectal surgery on continence. Colonic manometry is a new type of colon motility detection method developed in recent years. It can record the peristalsis and contraction of the whole colon through a pressure measuring catheter, which helps physicians further evaluate various colonic diseases. However, various factors such as testing equipment, operating standards, and evaluation parameters are difficult to unify. There is no consensus on the operation and interpretation of colorectal anal pressure measurement. Under the guidance of the Anorectal Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association, in collaboration with Clinical Guidelines Committee, Anorectal Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Anorectal motility disorders Committee , Colorectal Surgeons Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Colonic Branch of China international exchange and promotive association for medical and healthcare, Tianjin Union Medical Center is leading the organization of domestic experts in this field. Based on searching relevant literature and combining clinical experience at home and abroad, after multiple discussions, the "Chinese expert consensus on colonic and anorectal manometry" has been prepared. This consensus discusses the indications, contraindications, pre examination management and technical procedures, treatment of complications, and interpretation of examination reports for colonic and anorectal manometry , aiming to guide the standardized clinical practice of colonic and anorectal manometry.

Peculiarities of natural honey classification in the course of forensic commodity examination

The main identification tasks of the commodity expertise of natural honey are to establish its authenticity, quality and assessment of compliance with the requirements of standards. To achieve these objectives, experts conduct a number of analyses and determinations, including determining the authenticity of honey, determining the botanical and geographical origin of honey, determining the composition and quality, determining compliance with quality standards, and determining the content of impurities and antioxidants. By carrying out these identification tasks, the examination helps ensure quality and safety of honey on the market and protects consumer rights. Defects in honey can occur for a variety of reasons and are usually the result of deficiencies in honey production, storage or transportation.
 The scientific article describes the peculiarities of classification of natural honey during forensic commodity examination, reveals the methodological aspects of forensic commodity examination of honey, identifies theoretical and practical problems of commodity research of honey, reveals the commodity characteristics of honey and its defects, instrumental methods of honey examination, in particular gas and liquid chromatography, spectroscopy, solid-phase microextraction, describes the main microbiological methods that can be used in the study of honey, offers a systematisation of information data on the peculiarities of forensic examination of honey with regard to its characteristic defects. The stages of conducting a forensic commodity examination of honey are presented. Recommendations regarding honey quality assessment for expert organizations and consumers are given.

Identifying Specific Human Resource Management Practices for Aging Workforce in Public Organizations

Introduction: The main capital of any organization is its human resources(HR). Organizations invest substantial costs in attracting, retaining, and training individuals. Therefore, it is essential to identify and implement appropriate practices to preserve and enhance HR. Aging of employees is an inevitable phenomenon that poses challenges to all organizations, irrespective of specific geographical locations, because the employees will get old and leave the organization. This research aims to identify HR management practices for aging employees in public organizations in Jahrom City, Fars Province, Iran, in the year 2022.
 
 Methods: This study utilizes meta-synthesis and Delphi methods to extract and identify management practices for aging HR. In the meta-synthesis section, the library method was used and community under study in the Delphi section included 28 academic (university professors with doctorate degrees in HR or organizational behavior) and organizational (senior managers and HR managers of public organizations in Jahrom) experts. The research tool used in the Delphi section was a questionnaire conducted in 3 rounds.
 
 Results: Through the study of the sources using meta-synthesis method, a total of 79 organizational practices were identified, categorized into 11 main dimensions. After three rounds, a consensus was reached on 60 practices, organized into 9 main dimensions, and the Delphi rounds were concluded. In the final round, no new practices were suggested or removed. Due to the minimal differences in the Kendall coefficient among the different rounds, the Delphi rounds were concluded.
 
 Conclusion: It is necessary to plan and implement all these practices in parallel and simultaneously. However, as the most crucial management measure is planning, there is a need for planning, coordination, and harmonization at the legislative, administrative, and recruitment levels. Implementing the proposed practices through organizational experts, HR managers, and the active participation of aging employees in implementing practical practices will lead to better execution.

Сorporate social responsibility of construction enterprises: status, development trends and implementation policy

Striving for sustainable development in the conditions of globalization processes and in the period of transformation of the country's economy, assessing the current state of corporate social responsibility (SCR) of construction enterprises, the need to study the state and trends of policy development and its implementation practice is determined.
 The social responsibility of companies, regarding the sustainable development of the whole society, is an important approach for construction enterprises in responding to new social and environmental problems.
 An important aspect of modern civilized business, including construction, is the basis of the csr concept, the implementation of which in the field of enterprise management has an extremely important direction not only for creating a positive image of the company, but also for increasing its competitiveness both on a global scale and at regional levels management. Therefore, the expediency of combining csr activities with the specifics of the company, which must invest in potentially useful areas of knowledge and innovative solutions, becomes especially important.
 The efficiency of construction enterprises that implement csr in their activities has not yet reached the optimal level, the influence of institutional factors on csr efficiency is complex and non-linear, and the improvement of csr efficiency in the construction industry depends on both the optimization of the institutional environment and the improvement of the potential of csr efficiency management.
 The necessary changes in the existing practice of csr management should have a certain systematicity, which should include the integration of csr principles, methods and tools in the economic activity of enterprises in order to ensure their competitiveness, achieve high productivity and profitability.
 The research was carried out with the help of a review of scientific literature, modern studies of expert organizations, public organizations and policy research on csr issues of construction enterprises. The results of the study showed that there have been major positive changes in the evolution of the csr concept in ukraine over the past few years, but there are still some unresolved problems with which enterprises are forced to work.

Expert consensus on management of pain, agitation and related issues in adult patients with critical respiratory diseases

As patients with critical respiratory diseases suffer from the discomfort of disease, frequent medical and nursing procedures, and the noise disturbance of the ICU environment, it is necessary to implement analgesia and sedation to reduce their negative stress and oxygen consumption. Special emphasis will be placed on the clinical practice of analgesia, sedation and rehabilitation in critically ill patients with respiratory diseases, as different pathophysiological features of the respective pulmonary diseases are presented, such as severe asthma and acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, as well as the exclusive situations during respiratory therapy, such as recruitment maneuvers, bedside bronchoscopy and operation of extracorporeal membrane oxygenators. To standardize the prevention and management of pain, agitation, delirium, immobility, and sleep disturbance in adult patients with critical respiratory diseases, the Chinese Thoracic Society and Critical Care Medicine Group of Chinese Association of Chest Physicians, Chinese Medical Doctor Association organized pulmonary and critical care experts to discuss 19 important issues and ultimately provided 20 recommendations based on the best available evidence.Assessment, prevention and management of pain should be prioritized before the administration of continuous infused sedatives in all patients with critical respiratory diseases. Bundles that include multiple strategies of non-pharmacological interventions to prevent and manage delirium and sleep disruption are encouraged. For the patients with stable respiratory and hemodynamic status, early mobility and exercise could be safe and beneficial. Respiratory drive control by addressing patient and ventilator factors should be the priority before administration of analog-sedation protocol in the ARDS patients. Deep sedation could be necessary in the early stage of ARDS with high respiratory drive, and during the recruitment maneuver, prone position and measurement of the respiratory mechanics. Maintaining spontaneous breathing with a lower level of sedation is recommended in COPD patients on invasive mechanical ventilation, while a deeper level of sedation, even with a short course of neuromuscular blockade, may be beneficial among severe asthma patients with high peak airway pressure. Pharmacokinetic alterations in patients with critical respiratory diseases during ECMO support are complicated as varied factors are involved, including ECMO circuit factors, drug factors, and patient factors. Therefore, the dosage of analgesics and sedatives should be adjusted according to the target of analog-sedation protocol in the respective disease.

Aspects of Healthcare Staffing With Specialists in Healthcare Organization and Public Health in Moscow

Introduction. How many public health and healthcare organization professionals a health facility has on staff has a significant impact on the integration of all functional units, the ability to successfully address pressing issues, and the quality and safety of medical care.
 Purpose. The goal was to conduct a comparative analysis of staffing dynamics in health facilities with public health specialists in Moscow and Russia from 2017 to 2021.
 Materials and methods. Statistical, logical, and analytical methods were used. Data on the number of public health specialists in Moscow and Russia, workforce density and quantity of health facilities were obtained from statistical data of the Central Research Institute of Organization and Informatization of Healthcare of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation from 2017 to 2021. The demand for chief physicians, deputy chief physicians, methodologists, and medical statisticians was identified based on job vacancies on job search websites (HeadHunter (hh.ru), SuperJob.ru, zarplata.ru, careerist.ru) at the beginning of 2023.
 Result. It was shown that there remained a negative trend in Moscow, Russia, between 2017 and 2021 in the number of heads of medical organizations and their deputies. Conversely, over the five-year period the number of methodologists have increased, and the number of medical statisticians remained virtually the same. There are open positions for experts in healthcare organization and public health in the Moscow healthcare system, despite the established network of academic and educational institutions for the training of medical specialists.

P156: The Development of the PET@home Toolkit using the refined Experience-Based Co- Design Method (EBCD+)

Objective:The relevance of pets in long-term home care is increasingly recognized due to their positive effects on health outcomes in clients, and the growing numbers of pet-owning clients receiving long-term care at home (LTCH). In the Netherlands, there is a lack of supportive materials concerning pet-related issues in LTCH. The aim of this project was to develop materials to support care for LTCH-clients with pets. Using a participatory research approach, LTCH-clients with pets, family caregivers, and professional caregivers collaborated using the Experience-Based Co-Design (EBCD) method that we fine-tuned for frail clients (EBCD+) to create the PET@Home Toolkit.Methods:The project started with a literature review on the roles of pets for older adults. To determine if similar roles were also relevant in LTCH, individual interviews were conducted with LTCH-clients, family caregivers, and professional caregivers. Thereafter, the original EBCD-method was used including group interviews with (1) LTCH-clients and family, (2) professional caregivers (3) mixed groups of (1) and (2). Participants could participate in multiple phases. Professional caregivers preferred online and weekday meetings and LTCH-clients and family caregivers preferred in person and weekend meetings. Therefore, we organized additional interviews, and separate online and in-person groups. Hence, the EBCD+ method included a review, complementary interviews, the original EBCD-method and continuous refinement and testing of instruments.Results:The review and complementary interviews revealed similar roles related to pets in LTCH (e.g. Relational Aspects, Physical Health, and Social Aspects) to those as in the review on older adults. Based on the results, preliminary tools were developed, e.g., an information brochure. Furthermore, we conducted 14 semi-structured interviews, 6 focus groups, a psychology students workshop, and 4 online meetings with experts in human-animal interaction, education, and animal interest organizations (e.g., a veterinarian). It resulted in the Toolkit with different instruments, e.g., information brochure, e-learning module, and infographic.Conclusion:We successfully used the EBCD+ method to develop an extensive and practically applicable Toolkit to support caregivers and their pet-owning LTCH-clients. The PET@home Toolkit will be available via the University Knowledge network for Older adult care Nijmegen (www.ukonnetwerk.nl).

Dynamic pricing: Definition, implications for managers, and future research directions

Dynamic pricing has evolved with technology from earlier price negotiations. To maximize revenue and provide specialized shopping experiences, businesses today use algorithms and data analysis to adapt prices. We define dynamic pricing as price changes that are prompted by changes or differences in four key underlying market demand drivers: (1) People (i.e., individual consumers or consumer segments), (2) Product configurations, (3) Periods (i.e., time), and (4) Places (i.e., locations). The transition from static pricing (uniform prices) to dynamic pricing (changing prices) is evident from different examples, such as online retailers personalizing offers based on customer behavior, and algorithms using facial recognition for personalized pricing in physical stores.Fueled by AI and machine learning algorithms, dynamic pricing is transforming industries from transportation to e-commerce, optimizing revenue and enhancing customer experiences. While it offers benefits like personalization, challenges include ethical concerns, cost of implementation, and customer dissatisfaction. Effective data organization and AI expertise are crucial, but potential pitfalls and regulatory oversight must also be considered. This paper examines the multidimensional application of dynamic pricing, highlights the adaptability and efficiency of dynamic pricing in forming profitable pricing strategies and maximizing revenue, and calls for continued research on the topic to balance revenue, customer satisfaction, and ethics.

Ranking Agility Factors to Reliably Sustain a Green Industrial Supply Chain Using the Fuzzy Analytic Network Process and Ordinal Priority Approach

Suppliers can achieve high levels of supply chain sustainability by improving the related factors. An agile supply chain can support sustainability. Identifying and ranking agility factors in the SAIPA company in Iran to reach a sustainable and green supply chain is the primary purpose of this study. SAIPA is an automotive company with an extensive supply chain. The data were quantitative, and the collection was completed by reviewing the literature and questioning experts. The FANP and the OPA methods were the tools used to analyze the data. These methods are proper for facing multiple-criteria decision-making problems, as in the case of this paper. We first identified the factors (capabilities, enablers, and attributes) using a literature review. After that, we gathered the data for ranking analysis by collecting the opinions of SAIPA’s organizational experts using a pairwise comparison questionnaire for the FANP and a prioritizing list for the OPA. Both methods showed that “Quickness” is the capability with the highest priority. “Customer Sensitivity” was the most critical enabler, and “Accurate customer-based measures” was the most significant attribute of the FANP analysis. The OPA results showed that “Information Management” was the first enabler, and “Efficient funds transfer” took first place among all the attributes. Managers should pay more attention to these factors to develop agile supply chains in the SAIPA company. The results also showed that the methods proposed for multi-attribute decision-making problems like the FANP have shortcomings, such as difficulties completing the pairwise comparison matrix due to burdensome data collection in cases similar to the one in this study with many factors.

Evaluation chain management model with emphasis on intellectual capital using blockchain technology

Purpose: The main purpose of this paper is the evaluation of the chain management model with an emphasis on intellectual capital in knowledge-based organizations using blockchain technology. Research methodology: First, by reviewing previous studies and researches, the framework for readiness to accept blockchain was extracted. Then, the different areas of the value chain of knowledge-based organizations were identified. Then, a questionnaire for pairwise comparisons was distributed using a hierarchical approach. Finally, the TOPSIS questionnaire was distributed to rank the 5 identified areas of activity in the value chain and knowledge management of knowledge-based organizations. Semi-structured interviews with the organization's experts have been used to explain the promising methods in the organization further to improve the efficiency of blockchain acceptance and meaningful research orientations for researchers. Results: These findings include the undiscovered potential of knowledge sharing and collaboration networks, the expected evolutionary stages of the Internet of Things, and eliminating intermediaries that lead to new business models such as token building and short-term rather than long-term relationships. Obstacles include staffing problems, legal uncertainty, loss of infrastructure and standardization, and unclear governance structures. Improving smart contract security and interoperability between private and public protocols will further expand technolog Contribution: The application of blockchain technology in the field of knowledge and intellectual capital management, due to the promotion of key indicators such as improving security in the context of non-forgery, unchangeable information, tracking, decentralization, and transparency, leads to the application of this technology in knowledge and intellectual capital management.

Artificial Intelligence in Forensic Expertology

The article reviews the issues of studying the capabilities and areas of application of artificial intelligence technologies (AI) in forensic expertology as a science of forensic examination and forensic expert activity. The authors have developed the criteria for choosing the direction for the introduction of AI in the system of forensic expertology, and specifically in its innovative section – the management system of forensic expert activity.The prospects for the development of AI technologies in forensic examination are associated with the processing of big data based on the expert situation, the reliability of the data used in AI training and further validation (assessment of suitability) of the applied training methodology, analysis of the results of AI technology. To solve organizational and legal issues of integrating AI technologies into legal proceedings and, specifically, into forensic examination, a system of standards regulating the order, algorithms and procedures for its implementation and use of is proposed. At the same time, the assessment of the suitability of the results of the use of AI in forensic examination should become an ongoing process included in the activities of each forensic expert organization. The necessary consistency of this process determines the updated paradigm of forensic examination in the conditions of functioning AI technologies in it and the cyclical nature of the entire process of their implementation and use. Process cycle is a set of sequential actions at different levels: initiation of AI technology, evaluation (suitability) of its results at the first level, adjustment and implementation of the updated version of AI technology, assessment of the next level, etc. In GOST accredited ISO/IEC 17025-2019 forensic laboratories such system activity, although not related to AI, has already been implemented, it corresponds to the PDCA cycle (P – plan, D – do, C – check study, A – act). Therefore, for such laboratories, the modification of the organization and management of the activities in the implementation of AI technologies is the most organic and acceptable. In addition, all work on AI in the field of forensic expertise should take into account the provisions of the AI Code of Ethics, which applies to relations associated with the ethical aspects of creation (design, construction, piloting) the introduction and use of AI technologies at all stages of forensic activities.

Automatic detection of charcoal kilns on Very High Resolution images with a computer vision approach in Somalia

In Somalia’s drylands, charcoal production is a major driver of forest degradation enabled by civil conflict and institutional weakness. Up to now, the extent and exact location of charcoal production has usually been estimated by visually detecting charcoal kilns on Very High Resolution (VHR) images. Taking advantage of the availability of a dataset of charcoal kilns delineated on VHR images by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) experts, we designed a computer vision (CV) approach to automatically identify charcoal kilns on VHR images. The methodology relies on a curated subset of the expert-labeled dataset and a collection of panchromatic and pan-sharpened multispectral Natural Color (RGB) VHR for the years 2018 and 2019. Kiln delineations paired with the VHR images are visually reviewed and used with a Faster R-CNN model, an object detection deep learning method. A two-stage methodology is used to train the best models for panchromatic and RGB images, respectively. The first stage uses a small number of high quality pairs to define the best parameters of the models while the second stage uses a larger set of pairs to fine tune the previous models. The results indicates that charcoal kilns are detected with a precision of 90% in panchromatic images and of 80% in RGB images. The models are then used to predict the presence of kilns over the available VHR images. Omission errors are prioritized over commission errors to mitigate the difficulty in detecting kilns in some specific situations. Comparison between the FAO expert kiln dataset and objects predicted by the CNN model is giving encouraging results. With a visual screening complementing the proposed workflow, CV can aid charcoal kiln monitoring in Somalia while alleviating manual work.

The consensus of Chinese experts on refined analysis of immune cell subsets in peripheral blood by multi-parameter flow cytometry

The detection of immune cell subsets plays a very important role in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of various benign and malignant diseases and health management. In order to better carry out in-depth research on different functional immune cell subsets, establish reference intervals for clonality related indicators, establish special reference intervals for immune aging, individualized dynamic monitoring and treatment recovery, and discover the clinical significance of immune cells other than lymphocytes, it is urgent to analyze the peripheral blood immune cell subsets in a refined way. Multiparameter flow cytometry is an important technical method to detect immune cell subsets and evaluate immune function. In order to standardize the refined detection methods and protocols of peripheral blood immune cell subsets by flow cytometry, and further promote its application in clinical diagnosis and treatment of diseases and health management, Laboratory Medicine Committee of Chinese Association of Integrative Medicine (LMC-CAIM) organized experts to formulate this expert consensus.

A Delphi Study to Determine International and National Equestrian Expert Opinions on Domains and Sub-Domains Essential to Managing Sporthorse Health and Welfare in the Olympic Disciplines.

The public is increasingly questioning equestrianism's social license to operate. While the focus historically centered on horseracing, increased scrutiny is now being placed on how dressage, showjumping, and eventing are addressing equine management and welfare concerns. Nominated equestrian federation and equestrian organization experts (n = 104) directly involved in international and/or national-level horse sports took part in a four-stage, iterative Delphi to obtain consensus on what factors should be considered essential to manage sporthorse health and welfare. Five core domains were agreed as essential: training management, competition management, young horse management, health status and veterinary management, and the horse-human relationship. Two further domains: stable and environmental management, and welfare assessment were rated as important but not essential, as most respondents felt that these areas were already managed well. Participants felt increased education and guidance combined with further policy development and regulation are needed to support stakeholders to optimize sporthorse management. An appetite to engage with research to generate evidence that promotes sporthorse welfare was evident. The development of a sporthorse welfare charter and evidence-based guidelines to inform the management and monitoring of sporthorses' health and welfare are recommended to provide horses with a good life and to safeguard the future of equestrian sports.

Universal Method for Detecting Violations in the Integrity of a Digital Image Based on Analysis of Blocks of its Matrix

The requirement to provide the content expertise (particularly digital video) in real time is becoming critical. Thus, the aim of the work is to increase the efficiency of identifying the fact of violation of image integrity by developing a universal expert method with low computational complexity. This aim was achieved by using a new approach developed by the authors earlier that based on the properties of the dependence of the frequency index of the singular vector of the image matrix on its number, adapted for the case of a block organization of expertise. The most important theoretical result of the work is the higher rate of growth of the linear approximation of the dependence of the block-average values of the frequency indexes of singular vectors on its number, which was established for the original content, as compared to the non-original content. The significance of the obtained results is that the developed expert method, being a block one, has insignificant computational complexity – O (n2) operations for an nx n image matrix, which makes it promising for working with digital content, in particular with video, in real time. At the same time, the algorithmic implementation of the method made it possible to increase the efficiency of detecting violations of image integrity by reducing type I errors by 2% compared to the best analogue; type II errors remained at the same level. The versatility of the method is confirmed by its high efficiency regardless of the specifics of the perturbation effect, including in conditions of minor disturbances.

Paracetamol and ibuprofen in the treatment of pain and fever in children: modern views on the choice of a drug

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) and ibuprofen are commonly used to relieve fever and pain in children. Their effects are similar, but differ in strength and mechanisms of action on the body. Acetaminophen, a para-aminophenol derivative, has antipyretic and analgesic properties. Despite the fact that paracetamol has been officially used as a drug for more than 75 years, its mechanism of biological action has not been sufficiently studied. In paediatric practice, paracetamol is more often used as an antipyretic, but in recent years, with the development of technology and emergence of new dosage forms on the market, it came into common use as an analgesic in many diseases, including oncological, rheumatological, etc. Ibuprofen is the most commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with pronounced analgesic and antipyretic properties. Ibuprofen, a non-selective inhibitor of cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), affects the hypothalamic thermoregulatory center via inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. In the paediatric population, the most common indications for the use of ibuprofen are fever, sore throat, ear pain, headache and toothache, post-traumatic and musculoskeletal pain, and inflammatory joint diseases. Paracetamol and ibuprofen are safe for use in paediatric practice, if dosing rules are observed, and are approved for use by the World Health Organization, FDA and other expert organizations. In addition, the emergence of new presentation forms of these drugs is most important in paediatrics.