bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Characteristics of crowdfunding projects and the success of campaigns focused on literary financing
Authors: Oliveira Messias Elmiro Gomes Loiola de , Albuquerque Filho Antonio Rodrigues , Vasconcelos Alessandra Carvalho de , Garcia Editinete André da Rocha
Published: December 2024

OCrowdfunding has emerged as an alternative to traditional financing, enabling resource collection from supporters through digital platforms. This study analyzes the influence of crowdfunding project characteristics on the success of campaigns aimed at literary financing, contributing to the academic literature and offering practical guidelines for creators seeking to maximize their chances of success in this modality. The analyzed factors include financial goals, campaign duration, campaign type, budget detailing, use of audiovisual resources, creator's experience and gender, and regional influence. These factors were examined using a sample of 2,286 completed campaigns on the Cartase platform. The relationships were modeled through econometric analyses tested using logistic regression.The results reveal that higher financial goals and longer campaign durations decrease the likelihood of success. Conversely, campaigns that release funds to recipients regardless of whether the goal is achieved (flexible campaign type) and those with greater promotion through audiovisual resources exhibit a higher probability of success. The study highlights sociodemographic differences as a key determinant of campaign success, particularly in the South and Southeast regions. These findings not only enhance the understanding of literary crowdfunding but also provide valuable insights for creators looking to optimize their campaigns and improve their chances of success.
Janelas de oportunidade para IPOS
Authors: Reis Julia Vieira , Taimo Samito Mario Chimoio , Miranda Gilberto José , Almeida Neirilaine Silva de , Souza Sabrina Silva de
Published: December 2024

Este estudo investiga se as empresas do setor de tecnologia no Brasil utilizaram a abertura de capital (IPO) de maneira oportunista como fonte de financiamento durante a pandemia da Covid-19. Com uma abordagem quantitativa, foram analisadas informações contábeis de 16 empresas, incluindo as 12 que realizam IPO no setor de tecnologia, com base em dados da plataforma Economatica, abrangendo o período de 2017 a 2022. Os resultados descritivos mostraram que, durante os períodos de mercado "quente", as empresas apresentaram menor alavancagem financeira e maiores índices Market-to-Book e de Tamanho, enquanto nos períodos de mercado "frio", as empresas exibiram maior alavancagem financeira e menores índices Market-to-Book e de Tamanho. Na análise de regressão da alavancagem financeira, as únicas variáveis que apresentaram significância estatística foram a Lucratividade e a Tangibilidade. A ausência de significância nas demais variáveis ressalta a complexidade de identificar determinantes consistentes para o crescimento e a alavancagem financeira no contexto brasileiro, conforme observado em estudos anteriores de Mendes e Kayo (2004) e Steffen e Zanini (2014). A análise de regressão sobre o crescimento indicou que o período (quente/frio), o Market-to-book e a Tangibilidade foram estatisticamente significativos, sugerindo que essas variáveis exercem influência sobre o crescimento das empresas analisadas. Os resultados sugerem que a Teoria do Equity Market Timing não se aplica de forma clara ao contexto brasileiro no setor de tecnologia, tanto antes quanto durante a pandemia. Mudanças externas influenciam o financiamento das empresas, indicando a necessidade de considerar variáveis adicionais em futuras pesquisas.
Opportunity Windows for IPOS
Authors: Reis Julia Vieira , Taimo Samito Mario Chimoio , Miranda Gilberto José , Almeida Neirilaine Silva de , Souza Sabrina Silva de
Published: December 2024

Este estudo investiga se as empresas do setor de tecnologia no Brasil utilizaram a abertura de capital (IPO) de maneira oportunista como fonte de financiamento durante a pandemia da Covid-19. Com uma abordagem quantitativa, foram analisadas informações contábeis de 16 empresas, incluindo as 12 que realizam IPO no setor de tecnologia, com base em dados da plataforma Economatica, abrangendo o período de 2017 a 2022. Os resultados descritivos mostraram que, durante os períodos de mercado "quente", as empresas apresentaram menor alavancagem financeira e maiores índices Market-to-Book e de Tamanho, enquanto nos períodos de mercado "frio", as empresas exibiram maior alavancagem financeira e menores índices Market-to-Book e de Tamanho. Na análise de regressão da alavancagem financeira, as únicas variáveis que apresentaram significância estatística foram a Lucratividade e a Tangibilidade. A ausência de significância nas demais variáveis ressalta a complexidade de identificar determinantes consistentes para o crescimento e a alavancagem financeira no contexto brasileiro, conforme observado em estudos anteriores de Mendes e Kayo (2004) e Steffen e Zanini (2014). A análise de regressão sobre o crescimento indicou que o período (quente/frio), o Market-to-book e a Tangibilidade foram estatisticamente significativos, sugerindo que essas variáveis exercem influência sobre o crescimento das empresas analisadas. Os resultados sugerem que a Teoria do Equity Market Timing não se aplica de forma clara ao contexto brasileiro no setor de tecnologia, tanto antes quanto durante a pandemia. Mudanças externas influenciam o financiamento das empresas, indicando a necessidade de considerar variáveis adicionais em futuras pesquisas.
Analysis of Indicators for the Integration, Implementation, and Development of the Environmental, Social, and Governance – ESG Report in ISE/B3 Companies
Authors: Orsolin Augusto Londero , Ávila Lucas Veiga , Trevisan Marcelo , Dal Moro Leila , Cavalcante Diego Marques
Published: December 2024

This study aims to identify the indicators that influence the integration, implementation, and development of the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Report in ISE/B3 companies. The research was conducted using a qualitative approach to determine the relevant indicators, with data analyzed through content analysis followed by descriptive analysis. Reports and questionnaires were evaluated on a scale from 0 to 5. where 0 indicated "not applicable" and 5 indicated "very high" regarding the application of ESG criteria in the companies. The findings revealed that companies initially began publishing ESG reports due to market demands, which later evolved into a strategic differentiator. Most companies demonstrated compliance with sustainable practices. In the environmental axis, companies achieved high scores (4 to 5) on variables such as greenhouse gas emissions mitigation, climate change adaptation, water usage, effluent management, biodiversity conservation and sustainable use, circular economy, waste management, and environmental management. In the social axis, key variables included private social investment, stakeholder dialogue and engagement, social impact, respect for human rights, combating forced or compulsory labor, combating child labor, diversity and equity policies, inclusion promotion, professional development, occupational health and safety, quality of life, freedom of association, compensation and benefits policies, and relationships with customers, consumers, and suppliers. In the governance axis, notable variables included corporate governance structure and composition, sustainability-related purpose and strategy, compliance, integrity programs and anti-corruption practices, combating unfair competition, stakeholder engagement, business risk management, and information security management.
The Influence of Ceo Characteristics on Corporate Debt
Authors: Abreu Yasmim Clarice Ramos , Corrêa Radja Ferreira , Garcia Inajá Allane Santos , Silva Annandy Raquel Pereira da
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to analyze the relationship between the personal and professional characteristics of CEOs and the corporate debt of publicly traded companies listed on the Brazilian Stock Exchange (Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão). The research was grounded in the Upper Echelons Theory and employed a multiple regression empirical model. A total of 444 companies were analyzed over the period from 2010 to 2021. The personal and professional characteristics investigated included age, gender, professional experience, education level, and tenure. To assess corporate debt, six debt metrics were used: short-term debt, long-term debt, total debt-to-total assets, total debt-to-equity, interest-bearing liabilities-to-total assets, and total interest-bearing liabilities. The findings indicate that gender and tenure positively influence corporate debt, confirming hypotheses 2 and 5 of this study. These findings are valuable for organizations, as these characteristics can be carefully observed and considered when hiring CEOs with profiles aligned to organizational parameters. From a stakeholder perspective, the results may inform investment or engagement decisions with a given organization, as CEO profiles could help infer whether their goals align with those of the stakeholders.
Der arabische Akt. Über Nacktheit in der Malerie des «Nahen Ostens»
Authors: Scheid Kirsten
Published: December 2024

Wie betrachten wir Nacktheit in der arabischen Kunst? Ein Gemälde von Omar Onsi über die Rezeption nackter Körper im Libanon der Mandatszeit versucht sich an einer Antwort (Abb. 1). Ich sah es zum ersten Mal auf dem Einband des Ausstellungs katalogs Lebanon – The Artist’s View von 1989. In dieser Publikation wurde das Werk mit dem Titel Women at an Exhibition versehen und als Darstellung einer tiefen Spaltung in der libanesischen Gesellschaft im «Ringen um Modernisierung» gedeutet. Entsprechend haben mir viele Gesprächspartner während meiner Forschung in Beirut (1997–2004) nahegelegt, dass es im Libanon zwei Typen von Betrachtern des Aktgenres gebe: der eine sei enthusiastisch und weltoffen, der andere schockiert, konservativ verschlossen – der zweite Typus stamme wahrscheinlich aus den Bergen.
ELECTRIC CENTRIFUGAL PUMP UNIT PREDICTION FAILURE BASED ON INDIRECT INDICATORS
Authors: Populova T.P. , Minko B.S.
Published: December 2024

This article presents existing solutions in the field of automation of the process of forecasting the electric submersible pump (ESP) unit failure using machine learning, and describes the advantages and disadvantages of existing solutions. A new approach to solving the problem of failure of pumps for oil production based on the anomaly detection is proposed. The last 15 days before ESP unit failure are taken as anomalies in operation. Using telemetry data to monitor and analyze the operation of ESP units opens up new opportunities in the field of optimization of oil production processes. Machine learning allows you to identify anomalies and predict possible equipment failures, which will significantly reduce the risks of critical situations at the field. The results of the research confirm that the analysis of indirect indicators of dynamic data obtained from sensors is a feasible tool for improving the reliability and efficiency of downhole equipment. Further development of this approach can lead to improvements in well operation processes and reduction in maintenance costs. The hypothesis that the well configuration affects the forecast is confirmed: the more signs for diagnosing the state of the system and predicting a breakdown, the higher the accuracy of the result. To expand the functionality, it is possible to implement an assessment of the potential for regulating the feed of the ESP, which would allow this prototype to both identify anomalies in operation and their cause, and recommend a well operating mode.
IMPACT OF LEAKAGE MODEL SELECTION ON HYDRAULIC FRACTURING DATA INTERPRETATION
Authors: Mulyukov D.R. , Ardislamova D.R. , Bortsov V.O. , Volkov M.G. , Ishbulatov M.I. , Rusyaeva K.I. , Klebanov I.I. , Fazlutdinov V.I.
Published: December 2024

The paper examines the issues of modeling a hydraulic fracturing crack, which arises when analyzing the leakage of hydraulic fracturing fluid into the formation. Fluid leakage into the formation are subdivided into normal (not dependent on pressure) and pressure-dependent. Pressure-dependent leakages occur during hydraulic fracturing in fields with low filtration properties. The importance of accounting for such leakage is demonstrated by a specific example. It is shown that the choice of a pressure-independent leakage model affects the required calculated volume of injected fluid. In case of an error in choosing a model, this, in turn, leads to the effect of proppant bridging and, as a consequence, failure to achieve the calculated fracture geometry. The purpose of the work is to study the process of fluid leakage during hydraulic fracturing and to develop an approach to correctly accounting for the type of leakage encountered in the process of preparing for hydraulic fracturing. A function consisting of a pressure-dependent leakage multiplier is presented, which allows one to describe the behavior of pressure during liquid injection and after the injection is stopped. The paper proposes an approach associated with detecting a pressure-dependent fluid leakage, calibrating the calculated pressure of a test injection in the presence of a pressure-dependent leakage using the leakage multiplier function, and taking into account the resulting function at the hydraulic fracturing design stage. The proposed approach makes it possible to more correctly describe the behavior of pressure in the presence of a leakage that depends on it, which helps to improve the quality of hydraulic fracture modeling. Based on the analysis of available data, the ratio of normal leakages and pressure-dependent leakages encountered was determined. It has been shown that the dependence of leakage on pressure is regularly encountered in field conditions.
IMPROVEMENT OF APPROACHES FOR DIAGNOSTICS OF LEAKS IN SMALL DIAMETER OIL AND GAS PIPELINES BASED ON NUMERICAL MODELLING
Authors: Zakirova G.S. , Aleksandruk B.S. , Suslova A.V. , Lubetskaya A.A. , Nikitina V.S.
Published: December 2024

The article considers modern approaches to leak detection in small-diameter pipelines, which are widely used in the oil and gas industry. The problem of timely leak detection is critical, as leaks can lead to significant economic losses, environmental disasters and safety hazards. The main focus of the research is on calculations and recommendations to improve the accuracy and reliability of pipeline condition monitoring systems. In the course of the work, a numerical calculation of the fluid inside the pipeline was carried out based on the existing software for leak detection on pipelines [1]. Visualisation and plotting of the obtained values were carried out. The basis for numerical modelling was hydraulic calculations, which allow to simulate fluid flows, pressure, velocity and temperature changes along the pipeline. This makes it possible to study the influence of various factors on the flow parameters in real time. A calculation capable of modelling emergency situations with a high level of detail was used to identify leaks. The result of the calculation made it possible to determine the optimum sensor spacing to maximise the efficiency of the monitoring system. Various scenarios were analysed, including leaks of different intensities and sizes, which allowed the identification of a pattern of leaks. The results of the study can be used to improve the efficiency of existing pipeline monitoring systems, as well as to design new solutions. The practical significance of the work lies in the possibility of calculation on industrial monitoring systems, which will improve the existing models of leak detection and minimise their consequences. The proposed methods and technologies contribute to improving the operational reliability of pipeline systems and ensuring their safety.
INVESTIGATION OF 4-METHYLCYCLOHEXANONE OXIME INHIBITOR ACTIVITY AGAINST LOCAL CORROSION
Authors: Karachevsky D.Yu. , Valekzhanin I.V. , Pudakova V.E. , Nikonorova A.A.
Published: December 2024

The corrosion properties of steel grade Steel 20 in the NACE environment with the addition of hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide were studied, the local corrosion rate in relation to the «pure metal» and in the case of corrosion inhibitors based on imidazolines and 4-methylcyclohexanone oxime was estimated. Based on the results of the work, it can be concluded that steel grade Steel 20 does not have high corrosion resistance in the NACE formation water model, the general corrosion rate over the entire exposure time interval is > 0.1 mm/year, local corrosion damage is present, the local corrosion rate is > 2.4 mm/year. The use of inhibitors of both the imidazoline type and based on 4-methylcyclohexanone oxime makes it possible to reduce the general corrosion rate to values not exceeding 0.4 and 0.2 mm/year, respectively (at an exposure time of 720 h), and reduce the local corrosion rate by at least 10 and 20 times, respectively.
CONTROL OF GAS PIPELINE OPERATION MODES AND LEAK DETECTION USING MACHINE LEARNING
Authors: Voronin K.S. , Chizhevskaya E.L. , Zemenkova M.Yu. , Medvedev A.V.
Published: December 2024

Machine learning methods are a modern tool for managing manufacturing enterprises with a wide range of applications. In particular, when selecting operating modes of leading equipment for complex technological processes, the use of machine learning allows optimizing the use of equipment capabilities, preventing incidents and emergency situations. The paper simulates steady-state operating modes of a gas pipeline with leaks using the standard technique described in STO Gazprom 2-3.5-051-2006, as well as using the same technique but dividing the pipeline into a large number of short sections, and solving differential equations of motion and gas temperature change using the finite difference method. An analysis of the possibility of using these methods to generate a large amount of data that will allow using machine learning models to detect leaks and localize them is made.
QUALITY CONTROL OF ECHOGRAMS WITH MACHINE LEARNING BASED APPROACH FOR DETERMINING THE DYNAMIC LEVEL IN PRODUCTION WELLS
Authors: Zakiryanov I.I. , Ishkina Sh.Kh. , Sagdeev E.I. , Akramov I.R. , Davletbaev A.Ya. , Kravets D.A. , Miroshnichenko V.P. , Shchutskii G.A. , Sergeychev A.V. , Yulmukhametov D.R.
Published: December 2024

The paper presents a new approach to assessing the reliability of the results obtained from the interpretation of echograms, which is used to determine the dynamic level of fluid in production wells. The comprehensive method combines both the evaluation of the quality of the obtained echograms and the consideration of additional historical parameters. Analysis of the conducted cases showed that it is not always possible to accurately recognize the response from the liquid level. This may be due to a number of reasons, such as external interference when recording the signal or its low amplitude. Incorrect echograms cannot be identified without the involvement of experts or the application of analytical methods; therefore, a machine learning model based on a convolutional neural network is used to assess the quality of the raw data. Additionally, an analysis of the correctness of the obtained dynamic level value is conducted in terms of its consistency with historical data from the well and the pump setting depth. The overall assessment of the reliability of the interpretation is calculated automatically, allowing for efficient processing of large volumes of information and making informed conclusions. The developed approach was tested on field data from reservoirs with low-permeability formations. The results demonstrated a high degree of convergence with expert assessments, confirming the reliability and applicability of the proposed method for quality control of echogram interpretation.
WORLD EXPERIENCE IN USING VARIOUS MULTISTAGE HYDRAULIC FRACTURING ASSEMBLY. EXPERIENCE AND PROSPECTS AT RUSSIAN FIELDS
Authors: Abusal Yousef A.Y. , Yakhin A.R. , Galimzyanova L.R. , Yusupova L.F. , Sokolova V.V. , Muftakhova E.D.
Published: December 2024

The problem of choosing the most optimal scheme for low-permeability reservoirs production intensification is relevant for Russian fields. That is why subsoil users are actively introducing multi-stage hydraulic fracturing (MSHF) for wells with horizontal completion. Active introduction of multi-stage hydraulic fracturing allows involving hard-to-recover hydrocarbon reserves in development, increasing the drainage area, and increasing the hydrocarbon recovery factor and, consequently, the economic efficiency of field development. The relevance of studying MSHF technologies with appropriate equipment and tools is due to the optimal arrangement of equipment and tools, the absence of the need for additional downhole work. For MSHF successful implementation, specialized equipment is required that ensures effective preparation and implementation of this technology. Today, there are many technological possibilities for MSHF, well completion arrangement options, which are constantly being improved. MSHF implementation methods differ in the sequence of operations during the work and the arrangement of downhole equipment. The aim of this article is to consider and analyze the efficiency of common technologies that can be applied to Russian fields with hard-to-recover reserves. This article presents various design options for performing multistage hydraulic fracturing operations, considers the procedure for preparing a well before the operation, the cycle of the operation itself, the features of each technology, and the experience of using this or that technology in the world by various companies. The most studied, traditional technology is considered to be multistage hydraulic fracturing using ball couplings, with various versions of the balls (soluble, insoluble) due to the simplicity of the technology, its study, relatively low cost, and the ability to initiate a precise fracture location. The advantage of ball-less systems is the ability to perform repeated hydraulic fracturing in any sequence, selective control of couplings, and an unlimited number of stages. Various types of designs and tools offered by Russian companies are considered. The success and efficiency of multistage hydraulic fracturing using this or that technology is confirmed at Russian fields.
Influence of γ-radiation on the thermoelectric properties of extruded samples of Bi0.85Sb0.15 solid solution doped with lead acceptor impurity
Authors:   Azerbaijan State Economic University, TAGIYEV M.M. ,   Institute of Physics named after G.M. Abdullayev of the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, ABDULLAYEVA I.A. ,   Institute of Radiation Problems of the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Published: December 2024

The influence of g - radiation on the thermoelectric properties of Bi0.85Sb0.15 < Pb x> (0.001 £ x £ 0.05) solid solution at ~ 77-300 K was studied. It was found that at low doses of g-irradiation of the Bi0.85Sb0.15 < Pb > solid solution, defects of individual interstitial atoms and individual vacancies are formed, which lead to an increase in the concentration of free electrons n, electrical conductivity σ, thermal conductivity χ and a decrease in the thermoEMF coefficient α and Hall coefficient R H. With increasing irradiation dose, in the process of subsequent restructuring during irradiation, the formation of complex defects is possible, which leads to their association, a decrease in the concentration of charge carriers, and corresponding changes in s, α, χ, and R H.
Computational and experimental determination of neutron flux density and gamma radiation dose rate at the IRT-T reactor for neutron capture therapy
Authors:   Tomsk Polytechnic University, OVSENEV A.E. , SMOLNIKOV N.V. ,   Tomsk Polytechnic University, GLADKIKH M.V. ,   Tomsk Polytechnic University, ANIKIN M.N. ,   Tomsk Polytechnic University, LEBEDEV I.I. ,   Tomsk Polytechnic University, NAYMUSHIN A.G. ,   Tomsk Polytechnic University, KANYGIN V.V. ,   Novosibirsk State University, KANYGIN N.V. ,   Novosibirsk State University, KICHIGIN A.I. ,   Neuboron Therapy System Ltd., Xiamen Biomedical Industrial Park, PAKHOMOVA E.E. ,   I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Healthcare of Russia (Sechenovskiy University)
Published: December 2024

The results of the computational and experimental determination of the thermal neutron flux density and the γ radiation dose rate of the IRT-T nuclear reactor HEC-1 for boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) are presented. The values of the thermal neutron flux density in a tissue equivalent phantom are obtained. Using the VA-J-18 medical dosimeter, the values of the γ radiation dose rate in the tissue equivalent phantom at various points from the HEC-1 slice are obtained. The PHITS software package was used for the development of a model for the distribution of ionizing radiation in HEC-1.
Calculation of singular integrals over Brillouin zone
Authors:   Kemerovo State University, GORDIENKO A.B. , KOROBKO K.V. ,   Kemerovo State University
Published: December 2024

The method is proposed for calculation of singular integrals over the Brillouin zone, which are auxiliary in calculating the exchange energy of a crystal. The approach is based on the separation of the integrand using an additional weight function and the further use of two types of numerical integration grids. Details of the construction of the weight function and integration grids are considered. Using examples involving calculations for three types of cubic lattices, it is shown that the approach has high accuracy and convergence rate in the number of grid points.
Evolution of aerosol absorbent created by impulse dispersion
Authors:   Tomsk State University, KUDRYASHOVA O.B. , SOKOLOV S.D. ,   Tomsk State University, VOROZHTSOV A.B. ,   Tomsk State University
Published: December 2024

One solution to the problem of emergency cleaning is pulsed spraying of adsorbent particles into polluted air. To design pulsed aerosol adsorption purification systems, knowledge of the processes of evolution of aerosol particles is required. The proposed mathematical model takes into account the processes of particle propagation in space, deposition, and coagulation. The efficiency of adsorption depends on the surface area of aerosol particles. Estimates of this value were made using the example of TiO2 aerosol.
The reception of the Knossos Labyrinth myth in Mark Z. Danielewski’s House of Leaves
Authors:   Ufa University of Science and Technology, Ishimbayeva Galina G.
Published: December 2024

The article analyzes how the multi-meaning universal figurative basis of the myth of the sacred labyrinth is artistically comprehended within the novel House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski. The labyrinth here is the essential basis of content and form. The study proved the following. (1) The writer, revealing the image of the labyrinth, combines numerous discourses (architectural, philosophical, philological, poetic, metaphorical, marginal), and in all the cases the labyrinth is the root of itself, i.e. acts as a rhizome. (2) The novel contains all the semantic components of the traditional plot
(the architectonics of the labyrinth, the monstrous creature in the labyrinth and the idea of sacrifice to it, the thread of Ariadne, the hero’s exit from the labyrinth), but they are subjected to significant transformations, which leads to a radical rethinking of the myth and a revision of the character symbolism of the novel. (3) The ancient world-cosmos, the world-tree in the novel is opposed by the world-chaos, the world-rhizome. There is no semantic center and all connections are non-linear, structureless, confusing here; the ancient world as a harmonious unfolding Cosmos is opposed by a postmodern simulacrum. (4) Both the existential mode of understanding the Knossos myth and the matrix of the traditional plot are changing, the matrix is filled with new content related to historical and cultural innovations and the very way of understanding the history of the labyrinth, the Minotaur, Theseus and Ariadne. (5) The image of the rhizomatic labyrinth
determines a special form of the ergodic, non-linear novel House of Leaves, in which the main text is adjacent to the text in the notes, growing into an independent story, where the plot lines spread out in a chaotic mess and suddenly finish. (6) The rhizome of the philosophical foundation of the novel is manifested in the synthesis of various genre elements (from horror and gonzo journalism to gothic, psychedelic, psychoanalytic, ergodic, fantastic, cinematic, graphic, beatnik and psychoanalytic novels) and in the idea of a synthesis of the arts, primarily fiction and cinematography. (7) The organizational principle of the rhizomatic labyrinth is realized in a chaotic composition, fundamental fragmentation, quotation and collage of the text, in the freedom of many narrative practices and narrative instances, which exclude the idea of absolute Truth and the only interpretation.
Ontology of the fairy tale: Transgression in research by Vladimir Propp
Authors:   Samara State Technical University, Faritov Vyacheslav T.
Published: December 2024

The article analyzes the fairy tale ontology. The starting point of the study is the thesis that a fairy tale, like myth and religion, contains a characteristic ontological model of the universe. The content of the fairy tale is not limited to reflecting the historical conditions of human existence, to the manifestation of the archetypes of the collective psyche, but implicitly represents a well-defined ontology that can be expanded into a philosophical concept of the existence of the world. The objective of the work is the explication of the ontological motifs of the fairy tale. The study is carried out on the basis of the works of Vladimir Propp. The aim of the study is to substantiate the thesis that the main ontological motif of the fairy tale is transgression. The article shows that the phenomenon of transgression in the fairy tale is revealed in connection with the functions of prohibition and violation. The thesis is substantiated that the main content of a fairy tale is the transgressive transition of the hero across the border separating the realm of the dead from the realm of the living. The prohibition that the hero of the fairy tale violates can receive the most diverse expressions and motivations, but, in the final analysis, it goes back to one fundamental foundation: the prohibition on transgressing the border separating the realm of the dead from the realm of the living. As a result of the study, it is concluded that the fairy tale is a transgressive genre. A fairy tale is not a rite or a myth. However, it contains the remnants of ancient rituals and mythical representations. A fairy tale cannot be reduced to ritual and myth, nor can it be completely isolated from them. A fairy tale is not a religion. However, the fairy tale is a link in the formation of religious ideas. Finally, a fairy tale is not yet fiction. However, it is in the fairy tale that the beginnings of future poems and novels are contained. In the space of the fairy tale, all these different elements are layered on top of each other and penetrate each other, forming a complex transgressive unity.
Towards Responsible Media: Understanding the Baltic Countries’ Traits Through the Lens of Transparency and Accountability Analysis
Authors: Rožukalne Anda , Balčytienė Auksė , Harro-Loit Halliki
Published: December 2024

This paper explores the idea of a “responsible media environment” through the lens of media organisations’ ownership characteristics. It highlights the significance of “transparency in media ownership” and connects it to the concept of “media market accountability”. As a case example, it looks at the three Baltic countries by assessing how the normative ideal of transparency of media ownership is exercised at the level of media organisations in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Building on the methodological and theoretical framework of news media monitoring (Trappel & Tomaz, 2022), which highlights the essence of ownership transparency as a valid opportunity to assess the accountability of media organisations, the paper analyses how responsible and open relationships with the audience are fostered in markets defined by specific traditions and structural features, such as their small size. The example of the Baltic countries shows that the small size of the media market leads to a greater reliance on “informal” aspects in relationships regarding media ownership transparency. However, the same element of “informality” contributes to the apparent deficiency and risk identified in the media accountability perspective, which affects expressions of media ownership power, for example, via editorial interventions. As explained, contextual historical factors determine the result, as the rapid transition from socialism to capitalism in these countries in the early 1990s prevented the development of a culture of responsibility among media organisations. Even today, the lack of market accountability instruments in the Baltic media market contributes to the risk that the agenda of media owners primarily determines responsibilities, editorial independence, and media performance.
Assembly Line in Scientific Labs: Quality or Quantity to Evaluate Researchers’ Work? A Critical Overview on Current Huge Overproduction of Scientific Articles and its Sociocultural Consequences
Authors: Enrico Prenesti
Published: December 2024

The mission of scientific research is currently contaminated with distortions that undermine its credibility and compromise its fruitfulness. The main question is: are research projects, fundraising, innovation, articles, and scientific findings interrelated? Does innovation and discovery paths need the frenzy of activities that leads to the huge overproduction of scientific articles? Or are we simply witnessing one of the worst consequences of globalisation, with desperate researchers forced to publish for survival rather than to pursue the genuine advance of knowledge? This article examines the environment of scientific research with its current rules, operating mechanisms, and practices. The overproduction of scientific articles is examined in light of the infinite growth paradigm, which was invented by economists and politicians to ensure big business for some large multinational enterprises. No natural phenomenon shows a monotonically increasing trend. The hyper-proliferation of scientific articles is, in fact, analysed from a biological perspective as a pathological phenomenon comparable to cellular hyper-proliferation. The huge overproduction of scientific articles is inserted in a general framework of a tendency towards hypertrophy, which can also be seen in the dramatic increase in the incidence of oncological pathologies worldwide. The anomalies discussed in relation to scientific misconduct include: i) a sensationally high and frenetic production of scientific articles, ii) a wide mass of scientific studies of little relevance that seem to respond as a priority to the well-known publish or perish blackmail; iii) the poorly useful role of peer review process, iv) incredible but proven cases of plagiarism and fraud, v) the improper use of bibliometric indexes to manage funding, recruitments, remunerations, and careers. It is argued that what scientific research bodies and universities need is an ethical work environment inspired by ideals of plurality, solidarity, and eclecticism. Planning the degrowth of human activities, in order to reprogram social regulation, is to be considered inevitable in view of overcoming the absurd infinite growth paradigm and its noxious consequences and embracing cooperation instead of competition.
Metaphor scenarios, stances, and corporate identities
Authors: Wang Jinxiao , Xu Yilin , Hu Chunyu
Published: December 2024

This corpus-based study compares how Chinese and American banks construct corporate identities through genre-specific metaphors, metaphor scenarios, and stances in the genre of letter to shareholders. More specifically, it attempts: 1) to examine how Chinese and American banking companies construct their major foci using genre-specific metaphors; 2) to explore metaphor scenarios included in these genre-specific metaphors; 3) to elicit what types of identities are constructed through these scenarios and their stances. Six source domains were identified as genre-specific, under which metaphor scenarios of moving forward, support, and target & goal are shared by both corpora. Additionally, seeding, hurt & pain, and outcome of game are more frequent in American letters, whereas mechanism and soil appear more often in Chinese letters. These scenarios help to convey different stances taken by the banks, among which negative stances are more frequently presented in American letters. Despite of the shared identities of goal-oriented travelers by both corpora, Chinese banks tend to project themselves as loyal followers of country policies, authoritative leaders among peer companies, and flexible controllers of corporate issues who value the joint efforts from shareholders. In contrast, American banks prefer to project identities of skeptics of country policies, winners among peer competitions, and proactive stewards of shareholders and customers. The similarities can be explicated through embodied philosophy, and the variations are further examined through national culture of power distance, Chinese traditional Confucianism, and corporate culture of these banks.
Single-plex brightfield detection of CD3e, IBA-1, Pax5, Ki-67, and pan-cytokeratin type I/II in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tonsil tissues of pigs, cattle, and white-tailed deer v1
Authors: E Wiarda Jayne , L Zanella Eraldo , L Loving Crystal , Palmer Mitchell
Published: December 2024

Detection of CD3e (T cells), IBA-1 (macrophages/dendritic cells), Pax5 (B cells), Ki-67 (proliferating cells), or pan-cytokeratin type I/II (epithelial cells) in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) palatine tonsil tissues from pigs, cattle, and white-tailed deer.
Co-detection of RNA and protein (CD3, IBA-1, Pax5, Ki-67, or pan-cytokeratin type I/II) in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tonsil tissues of pigs, cattle, and white-tailed deer v1
Authors: E Wiarda Jayne , not provided adrienne.shircliff , Zanella Eraldo , L Loving Crystal , Palmer Mitchell
Published: December 2024

Detection of CD3e (T cells), IBA-1 (macrophages/dendritic cells), Pax5 (B cells), Ki-67 (proliferating cells), or pan-cytokeratin type I/II (epithelial cells) in conjunction with an RNA marker (housekeeping gene, UBC, used herein) in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) palatine tonsil tissues from pigs, cattle, and white-tailed deer.
Multiplexed brightfield detection of CD3e, IBA-1, and Pax5 in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded lymph node tissues of pigs, cattle, and white-tailed deer v1
Authors: E Wiarda Jayne , L Zanella Eraldo , Palmer Mitchell
Published: December 2024

Simultaneous detection of CD3e (T cells; stained in brown), IBA-1 (macrophages/dendritic cells; stained in blue), and Pax5 (B cells; stained in red) in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tracheobronchial lymph node tissues from pigs, cattle, and white-tailed deer.
ASYMPTOTIC BEHAVIOR OF A FRONT PROPAGATION MODEL: CASE OF A ONE-DIMENSIONAL FREE BOUNDARY PROBLEM
Authors: GAZIBO Mohamed KARIMOU , ABDOU Aboubacar
Published: December 2024

We consider a physical model of straight flame front propagation in a homogeneous solid medium in one space dimension governed by a free boundary problem. The position of the flame front at time is and is the temperature at time in the domain bounded by the front. We are particularly interested in the evolution over time of the pair . We define a notion of traveling wave solution or stationary wave solution, the couple with a front propagation velocity and a stationary temperature. We show that the solution of our problem converges to a wave solution when . Finally, the theoretical results are confirmed by various numerical tests.
REMOVABLE SETS FOR THE WAVE EQUATIONS IN TERMS OF HAUSDORFF MEASURE
Authors: Ly I.
Published: December 2024

We prove a Radó theorem for the wave equations. Namely, we consider to be a locally Lipschitz continuous function on an open set and weakly solution to the wave equations away from the zero set in . We prove that is a weak solution to these wave equations in all of .
Differences in anticipation capacity in depressive and mixed anxiety–depressive disorders
Authors: Granitsa Alexander S. , Makarova Dinara A. , Mashtakova Alexandra I. , Chertishev Mikhail S.
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND: Anticipation capacity is a significant factor of successful adaptation. The role of anticipation impairment in various mental disorders, including neurotic disorders and schizophrenia, is shown. Nevertheless, the study of anticipation impairment in relation to depressive disorders is still relevant. The results may contribute to the development of future psychocorrection programs for depression.
AIM: To compare the special aspects of anticipation capacity in depressive and mixed anxiety-depressive disorders.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The sample size was 336 subjects divided into a control group ( n =132), and two groups of F32–33 ( n =109) and F41.2 ( n =95) patients. Experimental psychological testing was conducted using the Mendelevich’s Anticipation Capacity Test, Regush’s Prediction Ability Method, and Beck’s Depression Inventory. Results are processed by comparing patient groups with the control group and each other and investigating the relationship of anticipation capacity and the severity of symptoms.
RESULTS: The study showed significant differences between the control group and patient groups. No differences are found between patient groups. Anticipation capacity in patients was lower than in the control group. Correlation analysis showed no relationship of the severity of depression symptoms and anticipation capacity. Stepwise regression shows the significance of belonging to a group of patients as a covariate of anticipation capacity.
CONCLUSION: The study shows that depressive disorders are similar to other neurotic diseases in terms of decreased prognostic abilities. The obtained data may be used to substantiate the long-term benefits of anticipation incapacity correction in depressive and mixed anxiety-depressive disorder cases.
Dystonia in cerebral palsy patients: neuroanatomical and neurophysiological mechanisms of development and evolution
Authors: Antipenko Elena A. , Sabirov Dmitrii V. , Bushueva Olga O.
Published: December 2024

Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common disease resulting in disability in childhood and adulthood. CP-related dystonia is the second most common syndrome and a major contributor to patient disability. Symptomatic treatment of CP-related dystonia is less effective than primary muscle dystonia. Recent research has improved our understanding of the neuronal and neurophysiological development mechanisms of dystonic phenomena and their specific aspects in CP patients. The review presents current information on motor system development mechanisms in the pre- and postnatal periods, describes strategically important structures involved in the development of motor circuits, and new connections of such structures. It discusses neuroplasticity mechanisms and their role in the development of dystonia. Pathogenetic features of dystonia in cerebral palsy patients are identified based on such data.
Chemo brain: myth or clinical reality? Literature review and clinical case
Authors: Yakhin Kausar K. , Zagretdinova Dina T. , Sergienko Konstantin S.
Published: December 2024

The review presents a psychopathological phenomenon new for the Russian psychiatry. It combines various cognitive and psychopathological entities (hallucinations, delusions, consciousness disorders) occurring in cancer patients as a result of chemotherapy. In foreign literature, such entities are generalized under such common terms as chemo brain, chemo fog, and post-chemotherapy cognitive impairment (PCCI). Chemo Brain is a symptom complex developing after treatment with various groups of chemotherapeutic drugs and caused by certain functional and structural brain changes. This article collates the data on etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features and interventions in case of disorders generally known as Chemo Brain. In addition, it discusses chemotherapeutic drugs most often inducing the Chemo Fog phenomenon (Cisplatin, Doxorubicin, Methotrexate, 5-fluorouracil), and a clinical Chemo Brain case with severe cognitive impairment and a confusion episode. A 74-year-old female patient undergoing chemotherapy for sigmoid colon carcinoma and metastases experienced a sharp deterioration of memory, self-care, and mobility after a routine chemotherapy round. The patient had been treated with a cocktail of chemotherapy drugs for 3 years and had several surgeries. With acute memory impairment, she consulted the internal medicine department. The doctors were puzzled with her symptoms. Having received advice of various medical specialists and the corresponding treatment, the patient showed improvement of both cognitive and motor functions. The review emphasizes the need for further clinical research of Chemo Brain drug treatment.
The hereditary vessel disease CADASIL
Authors:   University of Iceland, Faculty of Medicine., Sveinsson Oafur Arni , Arkink Enrico Bernardo , Thors Brynhildur
Published: December 2024

Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) is a hereditary small vessel disease of the brain characterized by progressive white matter lesions, subcortical infarcts, and cognitive decline. This autosomal dominant disorder is caused by mutations in the NOTCH3 gene located on chromosome 19, resulting in the accumulation of granular osmiophilic material within the walls of small arteries and arterioles. Clinically, CADASIL typically manifests in mid-adulthood with recurrent ischemic events, migraine with aura, mood disturbances, and cognitive impairment. Neuroimaging plays a crucial role in the diagnosis of CADASIL, with characteristic findings including white matter hyperintensities particularly in the anterior temporal lobe and external capsule.
La puesta en valor del patrimonio industrial de las pequeñas ciudades
Authors: Férérol Marie-Eve , Sánchez Martín Javier Ramón
Published: December 2024

En este artículo se pretende mostrar que la conservación y rehabilitación del patrimonio industrial puede ser una estrategia relevante para la revitalizar pequeñas localidades que fueron mayoritariamente industriales y que actualmente tratan de encontrar una salida en el sector terciario. Sin embargo, han comprobado que el desarrollo turístico no fluye con naturalidad y tratan de determinar las causas para corregirlas. El estudio se centra en dos localidades, Thiers en Francia y Béjar en España. Esta elección se explica porque, como se pondrá de manifiesto, ambas poblaciones tienen muchas características comunes, base para una adecuada comparación. Para llevarlo a cabo, se ha optado por un método comparativo con estudios bibliográficos y encuentros con actores del campo.
Factors Affecting Students’ Willingness to Use Artificial Intelligence in University Settings
Authors:   Faculty of Educational Sciences, Ajloun National University, Ajloun, Jordan, Hamadneh Burhan
Published: December 2024

This study aimed at investigating the factors affecting students’ willingness to use AI. A quantitative study method was used, with the survey questionnaire technique. The sample of this study consisted of 330 university students in Jordan. The participants were from different colleges and majors. The results of the study revealed that perceived usefulness, ease of use, perceived enjoyment, time and psychological risks, social influence and task technology fit significantly influenced willingness of the students to use AI systems in their learning environment. However, the results of the study will help in introducing a new technology tool such as AI to be implemented in the learning environment by both students and instructors. The study will also help in determining the effectiveness of the AI used in university settings.