Work Of Committee Research Articles

Violation of the procedure for obtaining reliable evidence, which hinders the work of the temporary investigative commissions of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine

The published article is determined for studying such a question as the crimes against the procedure for obtaining reliable evidence, which interferes with the activities of the temporary investigative commissions of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. The suggested article includes observing such a question as realization an investigation by temporary investigative commissions of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is one of the leading forms of parliamentary control in Ukraine. The article produces such notions as the temporary investigative commission, the lawful procedure for obtaining reliable evidence, crimes against justice, witness’s testimonies, obligation of a witness to testify to the temporary investigative commission. The main attention is given to the methods of obstruction of the investigation of the temporary investigative commission, which are used by the witnesses. The key note concerns such issues as qualification of a witness’s refusal to testify by a temporary investigative commission of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine as disrespect for the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. This study is an оriginal proposal to solve the current problem of criminal law protection of the legal procedure for conducting an investigation by a temporary investigative commission of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.

Group Heterogeneity of Rural Households’ Satisfaction with Good Life from the Perspective of Rural Revitalization—A Case Study from Zhejiang Province of China

In the context of rural revitalization, this article explores the group heterogeneity and influencing factors of the satisfaction of rural households’ good life in five dimensions, including industry and economy, living environment, rural culture, rural governance, and material life, and provides micro evidence and policy suggestions for the specific strategies of deepening rural revitalization and improving the satisfaction level of rural households’ good life. Based on the field survey data in rural areas of Zhejiang Province, this article analyzes the group heterogeneity of rural households’ satisfaction with a good life through latent profile analysis and further reveals the influencing factors through multinomial logistic regression. The results indicate that most dimensions of rural households’ satisfaction with good life, except rural culture in Zhejiang, are higher than average. The rural households’ satisfaction with good life presents obvious group differences, which are aggregated into three latent classes: very-satisfied class, medium-satisfied class, and low-satisfied class. The results of multinomial logistic regression analysis showed that subjective psychological evaluation, such as communication, self-confidence, and village status evaluation, had significant positive effects on the group category of good life satisfaction. The proportion of non-agricultural income and the level of per-capita family income have a significant negative influence on the group category of good life satisfaction, and the condition of public service at the village level has a significant positive influence on the group category of good life satisfaction. The satisfaction of rural households on sanitary toilet environment, New Year celebration, cultural activities in the countryside, work of village committee, fair treatment of village affairs, and soliciting opinions of village affairs were not high. Lack of self-confidence in communication and other subjective psychological factors and poor public service conditions at the village level are the important reasons for this. Therefore, measures should be taken to deepen the construction of rural civilization, build a multi-path and long-term mechanism to increase farmers’ income, and make up for the shortage of rural infrastructure and public services.

Serving on a Graduate Medical Education Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Committee: Lessons Learned From a Journey of Growth and Healing.

Efforts toward achieving diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) within graduate medical education (GME) often begin with the formation of a DEIJ committee that steers the work. Little is known about the experiences and the challenges faced by those serving on such committees. We sought to describe the experiences of members of our institutional GME DEIJ committee to gain knowledge that would propel this work forward. An open-ended survey was electronically administered to members of our institutional GME DEIJ committee. Responses were analyzed using a rapid qualitative analytical approach. Eighteen members (58%) responded. Of these, (67%) were women and five (28%) were Black. Six domains emerged: “motivation,” “challenges,” “emotional response,” “highs,” “facilitators,” and “advice.” Black respondents more often cited the need to increase diversity as a motivator to join this work. Women and Black respondents more often identified time constraints as a challenge to participation. Some members found the work emotionally draining; others described it as uplifting. Two themes emerged as high points of participation-pride and achievement around the work completed and the personal benefits of building a community with a shared purpose. Three themes emerged as facilitators: effective leadership, support, and establishing psychological safety during the meetings. Many arrived at the realization that change would take time and advocated for patience and perseverance. Protected time and DEIJ expertise were identified as integral to successful committee work. Our findings provide novel insights into the experience of serving on a GME DEIJ committee and highlights infrastructural and institutional prerequisites for success.

Falling into the Gaps, Together: On Peer Review as Intellectual Accompaniment

Falling into the Gaps, Together: On Peer Review as Intellectual Accompaniment

Tackling the Minority Tax: A Roadmap to Redistributing Engagement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives.

Academic medical centers striving to implement diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and antiracism initiatives often ask faculty to volunteer substantial time to committee work, recruitment, mentoring, community, and administrative responsibilities. These requests are not in lieu of current workload and seldom count toward scholarship; the service may go unrecognized, unrewarded, and uncompensated. URiM faculty (underrepresented in medicine) providing such service thus pay a minority tax when precious time is syphoned away from career-advancing activities and personal growth. The resulting strain on available resources has social, psychological, and monetary ramifications that can undermine the long-term objectives of DEI initiatives. We examine the facets of the minority tax, consider the current state of diversity, and present a roadmap to redistribute, reform, and reduce URiM taxation through shared engagement in DEI initiatives. Key interventions include ascribing value to DEI efforts, implementing evidence-based policies to reduce bias, and promoting mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship.

A Queerly Joyful Noise: Choral Musicking for Social JusticeFocus: Choral Music in Global Perspective

A Queerly Joyful Noise: Choral Musicking for Social JusticeFocus: Choral Music in Global Perspective

THE MANAGEMENT OF SPENT CATALYST IN RCC/FCC UNITS IN ASEAN REFINERIES

Catalytic cracking processes convert heavy feed- stock (heavy distillate, residue) into gasoline and light cycle stock for middle distillate components. Due to high impurity of feedstock and limited operating condition of catalyst regeneration, fresh catalyst must be added to replace a portion of spent catalyst continously, to maintain the activity of equilibrium catalyst in the reactor. Spent catalyst must be disposed properly so that it does not cause hazard or environmental concern. A survey was conducted on the management of spent catalyst in RCC/FCC unit in ASEAN refineries as an ASCOPE Technical Committee work programme for 1996. Indonesia was tasked as the Coordinator with the support of Member Countries. The Coordinator for each Member Country is listed in the Table 1. This paper discusses briefly catalytic cracking process, deactivation of cracking catalyst and the management of spent cata- lyst in RCC/FCC units

Regulatory and safety aspects of ageing in nuclear power plants

Abstract The OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) is a semi-autonomous body within the OECD established in 1958 with the mandate to promote co-operation among the governments of its participating countries in furthering the development of nuclear power as a safe, environmentally acceptable and economic energy source. While all of groups have detailed programmes involving important aspects, this paper will focus specifically on the work of Committee on Nuclear Regulatory Activities (CNRA) and the Committee on the Safety of Nuclear Installations (CSNI).

The Legal Status of Historic Bays in the Light of the Works of the League of Nations Committee of Experts for the Progressive Codification of International Law

Abstract The status of historic bays has developed over time and forms a part of customary international law. Interestingly, that issue has never been codified in international treaties regarding the law of the sea. However, it has always been discussed in the codification works on that topic carried out in the 20th century within the international organisations. This article discusses, in brief, the origins and evolution of the legal status of bays in international law until the beginning of the twentieth century. However, most of all, it addresses in detail the beginning of codification works carried out after World War I by the League of Nations Committee of Experts for the Progressive Codification of International Law, with a special reference to the legal position of historic bays. Furthermore, it addresses the questions of so-called vital bays and establishment of International Waters Office, that were also discussed during the Committee works.

Люди и судьбы Коминтерна: Тууре Лехен

The publication highlights the unknown pages of the Comintern's activities in the 1920s – 1930s. The focus of attention is Tuure Lehen (Alfred), a specialist in military work of the apparatus of the Executive Committee of the Comintern. The author reveals the content of the work of the Comintern in Germany, Austria, activities to ensure the work of secret commissions created in the Organizational Department of the Executive Committee of the Comintern in the context of the personal history. The paper presents the plots related to the mechanism of functioning of the Comintern, and the characteristics of a number of employees of the Comintern, with whom Alfred had to interact.

The impact of audit committees on improving the quality of accounting profits and raising credit efficiency) A field study on a sample of Iraqi banks listed in the Iraq Stock Exchange

The study aimed to clarify the relationship between the functions of the audit committee and its role in improving the quality of accounting profits, and raising credit efficiency. And to achieve the objectives of the study, the SPSS program was used to analyze the questionnaire, and the study was applied to accountants and internal auditors in Iraqi banks in Iraq, where the sample size was 130 individuals. In the future, it reduces financial risks and increases credit efficiency. The strength of the audit committee and the control system within the economic unit enables the repayment of loans on time and thus leads to raising credit efficiency. The evaluation of all procedures in the bank leads to improving the quality of profits and raising credit efficiency. Effectively reduces profit fluctuation and ensures its continuity, and the work of audit committees within banks according to a specific framework improves the quality of accounting profits. The study made several recommendations, including: The independence of audit committees in banks has a positive impact on improving the quality of profits and raising credit efficiency. Rehabilitation and training of members of audit committees to increase their skills and enable them to do their work better, and increase interest in the role played by audit committees in Iraqi banks.

Implementation of international humanitarian law: The work of Latin American international humanitarian law committees

AbstractRespect for international humanitarian law (IHL) in the battlefield is contingent on the measures undertaken in peacetime. Indeed, satisfactory compliance with IHL rests in the implementation of multiple measures at the domestic level crossing different spheres, including legislative, administrative and educational. In most latitudes, governments and other stakeholders coordinate these measures in what is known as National Committees for the Implementation of International Humanitarian Law. The article addresses the practice of these bodies in Latin America and provides alternatives to enhance their work.

Caucus and New Committee Work Together on Climate Change

Caucus and New Committee Work Together on Climate Change

Preface

2021 International Joint Conference on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (JCRAI 2021), which took place in Chengdu, China during Nov. 7-9, 2021. The purpose of this gathering is to bring researchers, engineers, scientists and industry professionals to an open forum where advances in the field of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence can be shared and exchanged. The conference is an ideal platform for keeping up with advances and changes to a consistently evolving field. Leading researchers and industry experts from around the globe will be presenting the latest studies through papers and oral presentations.Against the backdrop of Covid-19 epidemic, the conference cannot be successfully held without the hard work of the conference committee. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to them.The meeting was originally planned to be held in Chengdu, China, however, due to travel restrictions of COVID-19, the conference was held virtually. At the conference, each presenter has 15 minutes to display their achieved research results, and a Q&A session held after the presentation. About 40 presenters attended the conference, and we held an online meeting via Webex.List of Conference committee is available in this pdf.

On the Activities of the Higher Examination Commission for the Qualification Examination for the Position of Judge

The article analyzes the types of activities of the Higher Examination Commission for the qualification examination for the position of judge. Proposals on legal regulation of legal relations connected with the work of examination commissions of constituent entities of the Russian Federation for taking a qualifying examination for the position of judge have been developed.

The challenge of the times: the Comintern people in the face of growing military threats from the West (1920-1930s)

The materials of the article are based on the declassified papers of the Russian State Archive of Socio-Political History (RSASPH), constituting the documentary basis of the publication. The subjects related to the mechanism of functioning of the Comintern in the field of anti-war activities aimed at preventing a new world war are highlighted. The focus is on unknown pages of illegal activities of the specialist in military work Tuure Lehén (Alfred Langer), a military intelligence officer and an employee of the Executive Committee of the Comintern (ECCI), associated with ensuring the work of secret commissions created in the Organizational Department of the ECCI, in the 1920s-1930s.

Electronic Textile Sensors for Decoding Vital Body Signals: State‐of‐the‐Art Review on Characterizations and Recommendations

The digitization of textiles (textronics) has created new opportunities for integration with conformable sensors to enable unobtrusive, noninvasive, and continuous decoding of vital body signals. This article provides an in‐depth review of the materials and fabrication methodologies used for textronic sensors per their form‐factor in the textile manufacturing process chain—fiber, yarn, fabric, and apparel. Next, it analyzes the performance characterization techniques currently used for these sensors and highlights the needs for standardized test methods in the following aspects: biocompatibility, thermal and tactile comfort, aging, and operation of the biomedical sensing modality at standard human stretch. It also identifies the significance of pretreatment and conditioning reporting of the textile form‐factors based on their impact on mechanical and electric performance of the textronic sensor. The study concludes by recommending a universal testing roadmap for textronic sensors which is expected to veritably complement the work of different standardization committees, including CEN TC‐248/WG‐31, IEC TC‐124, ASTM D13.50, and AATCC RA111.

Northeastern Conference on Avian Diseases from 1928-2021: 93 Years of Contributions to Organized Avian Medicine.

Bacillary white diarrhea in chickens was a major disease concern for the poultry industry during the early 1900s. Drs. L. F. Rettger and W. R. Hinshaw organized a meeting in 1928 to discuss methods for controlling this disease. In this meeting, representatives of five northeastern states discussed approaches to test for the presence of the etiological agent of bacillary white diarrhea, namely, Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Pullorum. Meeting attendees decided to have a yearly meeting of the Northeastern Conference of Laboratory Workers in Bacillary White Diarrhea. The next year, the name was changed to Conference of Laboratory Workers in Pullorum Disease Eradication, which was changed to Northeastern Conference on Avian Diseases (NECAD) in 1957. Not only has NECAD been important for the control of pullorum disease but also, starting with the fifth Annual Conference in 1932, other poultry diseases became an official part of the program. As such, NECAD served for a long time as the premier organization to present new information on avian diseases. The success of NECAD was based on the work of the many committees, which are described in detail in this review. For example, the antigen committee started officially in 1929 and remained active until at least 1987. The main task of this committee was to evaluate Salmonella Pullorum strains to be used by all participants in the pullorum antibody testing programs. NECAD started as a closed organization with participants from universities and government organizations but did not allow representatives from commercial groups until 1968 when all American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP) members in the Northeastern United States could participate. The journal Avian Diseases started with discussions by Dr. P. P. Levine with M. S. Cover, H. L. Chute, R. F. Gentry, E. Jungherr, and H. Van Roekel about the idea that NECAD would sponsor a journal dealing specifically with avian diseases. During the first few years of Avian Diseases publication, many articles including abstracts came from the NECAD Annual Conferences. The importance of NECAD as a precursor for other regional meetings and the AAAP and as a forum for graduate students to present their research are described. Several recipients of the award for the best paper presented by a graduate student have continued to work in avian disease research. The decline in the participation of scientists in the late 1990s and early 2000s was discussed extensively in 2006 and led to a merger of the NECAD meeting with the Pennsylvania Poultry Sales and Service Conference. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 92nd Annual Conference was a virtual meeting in 2020. Fortunately, the 93rd Annual Conference in 2021 was an in-person meeting held in State College, PA.

Значение личности секретаря в фокусе развития губернских статистических комитетов в пореформенное время. На примере деятельности В. Г. Пирогова в 1867-1907 гг.

The article examines V. G. Pirogov’s activities as secretary of the Kostroma Gubernia Statistical Committee (KGSK), analyses his ideas and proposals for improving methodology for collecting statistical data, as well as quality of statistical information, and characterizes main directions of the committee's work in 1867–1907. Studying Pirogov's biography, his professional qualities and initiatives permits to assess the problem of influence of the secretary's personality on effectiveness of the gubernia statistical committee’s activities. The novelty of the research lies in examining the role of the secretary of the gubernia statistical committee as exemplified in Pirogov, an outstanding figure of the Kostroma land who gave forty years of service to provincial state statistics, and also in attracting previously unpublished archival sources from the fonds of the Russian State Historical Archive (RGIA) and the State Archive of the Kostroma Region (GAKO). The article focuses on the analysis of the KGSK activities carried out on Pirogov’s initiative and aimed at improving the accuracy of data collected by the gubernia statistical committee. This problem remained acute and urgent throughout the period of gubernia statistical committees’ activity. Using the example of the KGSK activities and those of its secretary, the article analyses the main methods used by gubernia statisticians to improve the quality of statistical information: conducting local city censuses; involving parish clergy and independent correspondents in statistical work; introducing mandatory submission of primary forms of statistical observation and references to sources; conducting comprehensive and monographic surveys of certain areas of the region’s statistics. The authors conclude that secretary was a key figure of the guberia statistical committee, and effectiveness of the committee’s work, accuracy and quality of statistical data, and development of optional scientific work depended on his personal qualities, research interests, and hobbies. The results of the study may be used to characterize the activities of gubernia and regional statistical committees in particular regions and those of state statistics bodies of the Russian Empire.

Vatican Assistance to Soviet Prisoners of War During and After World War II

During the Second World War, the Vatican was active in humanitarian work, setting up its own charitable institutions, among them the Aid Commission. For the first time in Russian historiography, the article examines the principles and methods of its work with Soviet prisoners of war, examines the process of gathering information on their situation and numbers, describes the preparation and distribution of gifts to prisoners of war, states the financial costs of the Commission, examines the views of members of the State Secretariat of the Holy See on the issue of repatriation. The article draws on the materials of the Vatican Apostolic Archives that were opened to researchers in spring 2020: the records of the Aid Commission, the Nunciature and the Congregation for Extraordinary Church Affairs of the 2nd Section of the State Secretariat of the Holy See, which contain information on how the Commission obtained information on POWs and also make it possible to reconstruct the decision-making process on aid issues. The work of the Aid Commission followed the principles of helping those in need and advocating for the protection of human rights. The study identified the mechanism behind the work of the Aid Commission and the key role of the Nuncios in it. Through representatives of the Holy See, icons, religious literature, clothing and symbolic gifts were sent to the camps. The Vatican systematically replenished the Commission's funds towards these needs. In the post-war years, the problem of the forced repatriation of Soviet prisoners of war to the USSR came to the fore.