bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of a Psychotherapeutic Pathway Based on Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Creative Contact with Nature in People with Mild Intellectual Disability
Authors: M Vaccaro , D Nicolosi , N Aiello , K Macmillan , P Vaccaro , T Iona , GM Fruci , M Agnesone
Published: January 2025

Mild intellectual disability is characterized by a limited ability to adapt to novel situations and difficulties in managing
emotions. Common challenges faced by individuals with mild intellectual disability include difficulty managing anger and
reduced psychological flexibility, factors that can hinder their ability to cope with daily challenges and negatively impact their
quality of life. The current study demonstrates that an integrated psychotherapeutic program, incorporating Mindfulness
exercises, the third-generation cognitive-behavioural approach known as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and
interactions with nature inspired stimuli either imagined or co-created with the participant (for example billboards depicting
sea or mountain landscapes, plants present in the psychotherapeutic work context, background nature sounds, etc.), can
enhance psychological flexibility, anger management skills, reduce perceived stress, and improve subjective well-being in
individuals with mild intellectual disability. The sample, consisting of 20 people with mild intellectual disability aged 17-26
years showed significant improvements after the intervention. These results fill the existing gap in the literature. Historically,
research has often emphasized the limitations associated with patients’ cognitive impairments, overlooking their inherent
strengths and underutilizing their personal resources. As a result, reduced cognitive ability has frequently been cited as a
barrier to benefiting from psychological counselling, leading to limited therapeutic options being offered to this population
https://medwinpublishers.com/MHRIJ/rural-interprofessional-workforce-development-in-behavioral-health-during-covid-19.pdf
Authors: HF Kenny , JG Carver , J Harrison , BE Weller , A Chapleau
Published: January 2025

Rural communities experience substantial disparities in behavioral health outcomes and a paucity of providers. Individuals
in rural areas with behavioral health needs require specialty trained providers and digital tools to bridge the digital divide
and improve access and hence outcomes. To meet this need, the authors implemented two federally-funded interdisciplinary
workforce development programs to train emerging professionals in behavioral health for rural and medically underserved
practice demands, and in this descriptive study the program implementation is reviewed in detail for potential replication in
other rural areas. Needed program adaptations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic by pivoting to remote behavioral health
training and iterative improvements were made to the digital application measuring individual trainee goals and knowledge
translation. Program components and adaptations could be implemented in rural areas to decrease the digital divide between
clients with rural behavioral health needs and their providers and to increase familiarity for social workers in providing digital
interprofessional behavioral health.
Enhancing Maternal Care through Spousal Involvement during Perinatal Period in India
Authors: Mittal Apoorva , M Mahapatro , S Bhashkar
Published: January 2025

Introduction: The involvement of husbands in maternal healthcare is crucial during the perinatal period, encompassing
pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum phase. Their participation can enhance the uptake of interventions to prevent
maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. This study aims to evaluate any changes in spousal involvement during perinatal
services over time, utilizing data from the National Family Health Surveys (NFHS-3, NFHS-4, and NFHS-5). It also examines
factors influencing male involvement in healthcare utilization among women.
Methodology: The data was analysed on male involvement and health service utilization from NFHS-5, a nationally
representative survey that provides comprehensive health and socio-demographic data across India, collected between 2019
and 2021. Determinants of male involvement were assessed using multivariate logistic regression, with results presented as
adjusted odds ratios.
Results: The study found that 79% of husbands accompanied their wives during antenatal care (ANC) visits, and 83%
supported institutional deliveries for their youngest child. Between NFHS-3 and NFHS-5, the proportion of women receiving
adequate ANC increased significantly, rising from 77% to around 90% in NFHS-4 and reaching 96% by 2019-21. Similarly, the
percentage of institutional deliveries saw remarkable growth, jumping from 42.8% in NFHS-3 to 91.6% in NFHS-5.
Conclusion: To improve maternal health outcomes, it is essential to implement structural changes that promote and prioritize
men’s involvement in perinatal care. The concept of fatherhood can begin when a couple plans for a child. This involvement
can be nurtured through inclusive decision-making, targeted interventions, and supportive policy initiatives.
MicroRNAs in Neurocognitive and Neuroprotective Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery: Decoding Pathways to Precision Medicine
Authors: Meneses Rêgo Amalia Cinthia , Araújo-Filho Irami
Published: January 2025

Bariatric surgery has demonstrated significant benefits in reversing obesity-induced cognitive decline and promoting neuroprotection, yet the molecular mechanisms underlying these effects remain poorly understood. Among the critical regulators of these processes are microRNAs (miRNAs), which orchestrate inflammatory, metabolic, and neuroplastic pathways central to systemic and neural recovery. This review aims to synthesize current evidence on the role of miRNAs in mediating the neurocognitive and neuroprotective benefits of bariatric surgery, focusing on their involvement in modulating neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and synaptic plasticity. A systematic analysis of studies across multiple databases was conducted to explore the impact of bariatric surgery on miRNA expression and its correlation with neurocognitive outcomes. Findings reveal that specific miRNAs, such as miR-122 and miR-92a, play pivotal roles in reducing systemic inflammation and enhancing mitochondrial function, contributing to improved cognitive performance and resilience against neurodegenerative stressors. The potential of miRNAs as biomarkers for predicting surgical outcomes and guiding personalized therapeutic strategies is highlighted, emphasizing their relevance in precision medicine. Despite these advancements, significant gaps remain in understanding long-term miRNA dynamics, their tissue-specific roles, and their interactions with other regulatory RNAs. Research should prioritize multi-omics approaches and longitudinal studies to elucidate these complexities and optimize miRNA-targeted interventions. This review comprehensively overviews the emerging intersection between miRNAs, bariatric surgery, and neurocognitive health. It offers valuable insights for advancing therapeutic strategies and addressing obesity-related neurological complications.
Особенности лимфатической системы у животных
Authors: Сибилев Артем , Шубина Татьяна
Published: January 2025

Рассмотрены ключевые аспекты структуры, функций и развития лимфатической системы у различных групп животных, акцентируется внимание на её важности в поддержании гомеостаза и иммунной защиты. Лимфатическая система представлена как сложный многоуровневый механизм, который формируется в процессе эмбриогенеза и адаптируется к изменяющимся условиям жизни организма
Égloga a Fray Bernardo Manrique: Introducción, edición y traducción
Authors: Talavera Esteso Francisco José
Published: January 2025

Égloga latina (c. 1540) del humanista J. de Vilches, publicada ahora por primera vez con la trad. castellana en las páginas de su Bernardina (Sevilla, 1544). Lamenta el autor el gobierno del obispado de Málaga en los años 1520-1540 por el absentista obispo italiano C. Riario (m. en Nápoles en dic. de 1540). Y celebra la llegada del nuevo obispo hispano Bernardo Manrique con esta pieza literaria en la que intervienen los tres humanistas más señalados, que vivieron en tierras malagueñas en esta época, Juan de Vilches, Juan de Valencia y Luis de Linares
Identification, distribution, and hosts of Meloidogyne spp. infecting horticultural crops in Florida, USA with focus on Meloidogyne enterolobii
Authors: Riva Gabrieli , Brito Janete A. , de Oliveira Clemen , Marin Marcus , Gu Mengyi , Bui Hung Xuan , Desaeger Johan
Published: January 2025

Many root-knot nematode (RKN) species in the genus Meloidogyne occur in Florida, including M. enterolobii, a species able to overcome RKN resistance genes in many crops. The distribution of these nematodes in horticultural crops is not well known. A RKN survey was conducted in South and Central Florida aiming to: (i) identify RKN infecting vegetables, fruit, and other crops; (ii) document host plants; (iii) determine RKN distribution; and (iv) gain insight on the relatedness of M. enterolobii obtained in this study with other populations from the USA and other countries. A total of 304 soil and root samples were collected from 56 plant species cultivated in commercial vegetable and fruit farms, research farms, horticultural gardens, Asian vegetable farms, and natural landscapes in 12 counties. Meloidogyne species identification was performed using mitochondrial haplotype-based identification, species-specific primers, DNA sequencing and phylogenetic analysis. RKN were detected in 247 out of 304 (81.25%) root samples collected from September 2019 to January 2023. Five RKN species (M. arenaria, M. enterolobii, M. hapla, M. incognita and M. javanica) were identified. The most prevalent RKN were M. incognita and M. enterolobii, which were found in 25% of the samples. Less prevalent were M. javanica, found in 16%, and M. arenaria and M. hapla, found in 8% and 5% of samples, respectively. Mixed populations of M. enterolobii and M. incognita were found in 1% of the samples. Phylogenetic analysis showed low genetic variability among DNA sequences of M. enterolobii populations from Florida, other states in the USA, and other countries. New host records found in this study include: a worldwide host record, Solanum capsicoides (M. enterolobii); new US continental host records, Vigna unguiculata (M. enterolobii), Opuntia cochenillifera (mixed species – M. enterolobii and M. incognita). Additionally, new state host records found were Cannabis sativa, Colocasia esculenta, and Lilium sp. (M. arenaria), Phaseolus vulgaris (M. enterolobii), Cucumis melo (M. hapla), and Lavandula angustifolia and Helianthus annuus (M. incognita). These findings confirm the predominance of tropical RKN species, and especially of M. enterolobii, in Florida. and provide new insights into the distribution, prevalence, and hosts of RKN species in horticultural crops in Central and South Florida.
Economic Effects of Simplified Procedures for Claiming Cross-Border Tax Reliefs
Authors: Fatica Serena , Pycroft Jonathan , Stasio Andrzej , Stöhlker Daniel
Published: January 2025

We examine the effect of compliance frictions in reclaiming foreign withholding taxes on Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPI) using a comprehensive panel of FPI stocks of 83 countries, including EU Member States, between 2005 and 2019 and country-pair specific withholding tax rates. We find a negative and statistically significant elasticity of the FPI stock of equity and debt holdings to “overwithheld” withholding taxes. The estimated elasticities imply that a 1 percentage point reduction in “overwithheld” withholding taxes increases the FPI stock of equity holdings by 1.5%. In a second step, we employ a general equilibrium model to quantify the macroeconomic implications of compliance frictions. In absence of costs in the withholding tax refund process, average GDP in the EU countries would increase by 0.26% (equivalent to EUR 46 billion in 2024), while capital and wages would rise by 0.72% and 0.26%, respectively, suggesting noticeable macroeconomic costs arising from such compliance frictions.
Neonatal acquired cardiomyopathy – case report
Authors: Réka Sánta , Zsuzsanna Cseh , Zsuzsanna Gáll , Márta Simon
Published: January 2025

Cardiomyopathies are primary myocardial disorders that cause systolic and/or diastolic cardiac dysfunction. They are relatively rare in the foetus and neonatal period and carrying a significantly worse prognosis and high mortality. Neonatal cardiomyopathies exhibit considerable aetiological heterogeneity, with various genetic and acquired causes. Acquired cardiomyopathies are typically associated with placental injury or infectious, immune-mediated myocardial damage. Diagnostic evaluation is complicated by the variable clinical presentation. We describe an acquired form of neonatal hypertrophic cardiomyopathy associated with polycythemia identified as a consequence of maternal chronic placental insufficiency.
Subacute polyneuropathy of a patient under treatment with disulfiram, suffering from alcohol use disorder
Authors: Péter-Zoltán Murgui , Izolda Klára , József-Attila Szász , Emil Stan , Szabolcs Szatmári
Published: January 2025

Disulfiram is a drug commonly used in the treatment of chronic alcohol use disorder. It works by inhibiting the enzyme acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, causing highly unpleasant symptoms upon alcohol intake, which supports abstinence by deterring alcohol consumption. We present the case of a 31-year-old male with a long history of alcohol dependence, since the age of 14. The patient had no other comorbidities. His addiction problem determined him to pursue alcohol withdrawal and psychiatric treatment. He had been on disulfiram therapy for one year. The onset of his symptoms started three months prior to admission to our clinic; he developed progressive, symmetric lower limb weakness, which notably worsened during the two weeks prior to hospitalization. According to collateral history, this exacerbation coincided with significant alcohol consumption while on disulfiram treatment. Neurological Examination Findings revealed: no meningeal signs, right-sided hearing loss, stepping gait achievable only with partial assistance, flaccid paraparesis (MRC grade 4 in the lower limbs muscle groups), tongue tremor, upper limb postural tremor, and palpebral myoclonus, symmetrical deep tendon reflexes, decreased in the lower limbs, no pyramidal signs, pallhypesthesia of the legs with reduced vibratory sense in the distal lower limbs, lower limb muscle hypotrophy, no sphincter or erectile dysfunction, preserved coordination and orientation in time and space. Electromyography and electroneurography revealed bilateral active denervation in the lower limb muscles, consistent with progressive poly(radiculo)neuropathy. Laboratory tests, cranial CT, spinal MRI, and cerebrospinal fluid analysis showed no other pathological findings to explain the neuropathy. Disulfiram therapy was discontinued, and the patient was treated with neurotrophic medications and physical therapy, leading to a gradual resolution of his symptoms. Although peripheral neuropathy due to disulfiram is rarely reported in the literature, in this case, the combination of disulfiram treatment with concurrent alcohol use likely contributed to the acute exacerbation of peripheral nerve damage.
An Overview and a Reflection of the Process and Product of Ph.D. Programs
Authors: Djebbar Fatiha , Soares Amilcar
Published: January 2025

This paper aims to analyze the Ph.D. thesis process and outcomes through the perspectives of three key actors— upervisee, supervisor, and academic institution—by drawing upon the personal experiences of the authors. Reflections are based on the authors past experience as supervisees and firsthand involvement in supervision, program management, and committee participation, with the key findings highlighting the intricate dynamics of these roles in shaping Ph.D. education. The aspects discussed in this work are motivation, previous experience, the individual study plan, guidance, and contributions. The motivations for pursuing a Ph.D. were diverse, encompassing personal and professional goals, passion for research, career advancement, and societal contributions. Previous experience from all actors is recognized as a critical factor influencing the success of the Ph.D. journey, where considerations regarding academic background, research interests, and cultural factors may influence the time and the outcome. The individual study plan is recognized by the authors as a vital tool for modeling a Ph.D. student’s research and professional development trajectory. Guidance throughout the Ph.D. process is discussed in terms of frequent and consistent supervision, providing regular support and feedback, which gradually shifts towards fostering research independence. This approach emphasizes the importance of mentorship and effective communication among peers at every stage. Finally, contributions are discussed as a final phase of the Ph.D. journey, where students are expected to demonstrate their expertise and impact through publications, awards, patents, and other forms of recognition. Supervisors and institutions also play a crucial role in supporting and showcasing such contributions. This reflection paper shows the relations between these factors and the collective responsibility shared by the actors in producing a successful Ph.D. thesis and an independent researcher. We argue our reflections are a valuable resource for those involved in Ph.D. programs, offering insights into the various dimensions of the Ph.D. journey and highlighting the importance of collaboration and support among these critical actors.
Tratando temas jurídicos na graduação em engenharia através da aprendizagem baseada em problemas e inteligência artificial: relato de experiência
Authors: Tannure Leal de Vasconcelos Stela
Published: January 2025

Este relato de experiência aborda a integração de temas jurídicos na graduação em Engenharia por meio da metodologia de Aprendizagem Baseada em Problemas, com o objetivo de desenvolver habilidades relacionadas à leitura de documentos jurídicos para engenheiros. Foram utilizados documentos reais adaptados, referente a tipos contratuais rotineiros para engenheiros, e os grupos deveriam se deter na identificação de problemas e omissões. A atividade também contemplou o uso de Inteligência Artificial para a análise dos documentos e viabilizou a reflexão sobre esta aplicação. O desenvolvimento da iniciativa pedagógica permitiu analisar alguns aspectos relacionais e atitudinais discutidos na literatura, e os resultados mostram que a metodologia facilita a compreensão dos conteúdos jurídicos e sua aplicação pelos discentes, com incremento em seu engajamento na disciplina, reconhecendo a relevância do conhecimento jurídico em suas futuras carreiras, e, paralelamente, como ferramentas de IA devem ser adotadas criticamente.
Advances in Residual Renal Function
Authors:   Department Of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital Of Nantong University, Nantong, China
Published: January 2025

Residual Renal Function (RRF) refers to the filtration, reabsorption and endocrine functions of the preserved nephron after renal tissue damage. RRF plays an important role in solute clearance, electrolyte fluid balance, calcium and phosphorus control, inflammation and anemia.
Prevalencia de obesos metabólicamente sanos aplicando tres criterios diferentes en población española: variables asociadas
Authors: García Samuelsson Miguel , Tárraga López Pedro Juan , López González Angel Arturo , Paublini Hernán , Martínez-Almoyna Rifá Emilio , Ramírez Manent José Ignacio
Published: January 2025

Introducción: La obesidad considerada globalmente como una pandemia se asocia a diferentes complicaciones especialmente cardiometabólicas. Sin embargo, existen un grupo de personas obesas que no presentan estas alteraciones, son los llamados obesos metabólicamente sanos (OMS). El objetivo de este estudio es conocer la prevalencia de OMS y valorar las variables que afectan a esta prevalencia.Metodología: Se realiza un estudio descriptivo y transversal en 68884 obesos en los que se determina la prevalencia de OMS con tres criterios diferentes. Se determina también como se asocian esta prevalencia de OMS algunas variables sociodemográficas (edad, género, clase social y nivel educativo) y hábitos saludables (ejercicio físico. Dieta mediterránea y tabaco).Resultados: La prevalencia varía según el criterio empleado: no presentar ningún componente de síndrome metabólico (SM), presentar uno o hasta dos componentes de SM, estimándose globalmente en 21,6%, 56,6% y 79,3% respectivamente. Todas las variables analizadas influyen en la prevalencia de OMS, especialmente la edad, la actividad física y la dieta mediterránea.Conclusión: La prevalencia de OMS varía mucho según del criterio que se aplique. El perfil de persona OMS será una mujer joven, perteneciente a los niveles socioeconómicos más favorables, no fumadora, con alta adherencia a la dieta mediterránea y que realice actividad física regularmente.
Vassily Kostylev as the first Historian on Japan in Russia
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University St. Petersburg, Russia, Philippov Alexander V.
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the personality of Vassily Kostylev (1848–1918), the
founder of research on Japanese history in Russia. Kostylev is the author of Russia’s
first scholarly work on Japanese history. The “Essay on the History of Japan” published in 1888 largely retains its unique historiography value even today. The study
of Kostylev activities is fundamentally important for understanding the process of
formation of Japanese studies in Russia. He graduated from the Faculty of Oriental
Languages of St. Petersburg University and had a long experience as a diplomat.
Thanks to him, the Department of Japanese Language and Literature began to work
fully at the university at the very beginning of the XX century. The article presents
the features of evolution and problems in Japanese studies in Russia at the turn
of the XIX–XX centuries. The materials provided are addressed to those who are interested in the history of Oriental and Japanese studies. The article is based on archive materials from St. Petersburg. The materials concerning Kostylev have never
been published in English. The article contains a photo portrait of Vassily Kostylev,
which has not been published for over a hundred years
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Japan’s Labor Market
Authors:   National Research University Higher School of Economics Moscow, Russia, Shaposhnikov Sergei V.
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the analysis of the impact of new technologies,
in particular artificial intelligence (AI), on labor markets, with a focus on the situation in Japan. In a demographic crisis where the country’s population is shrinking
significantly, AI is seen as an important tool to overcome labor shortages. The article discusses the predictions and possible consequences of AI adoption, such as
automation of routine tasks, changes in working styles, and the need for human
resource mobility. Despite the benefits, the authors highlight possible risks, including increased unemployment and challenges related to labor migration, which calls
into question whether a “human-centered approach” can be maintained in the face
of AI’s growing impact on the economy and society
Perception of Foreigners in Contemporary Japan
Authors:   Tenri University Tenri, Japan, Zaberezhnaia Olga A. , Misochko Grigory O. ,   Kyoto University of Foreign Studies Kyoto, Japan
Published: January 2025

The article explores the perception of foreigners in modern Japan based
on the analysis of statistical data and academic literature. Since the late 20th century, the number of foreigners in the country has been increasing, and their composition has become more diverse. Although most migrants come from Asian
countries, public focus is largely on Europeans and Americans, who have traditionally been viewed more positively. The presence of foreigners has become a part of
everyday life; however, the process of their full integration into Japanese society is
not yet complete. Special attention is given to the analysis of the portrayal of foreigners in 21st-century Japanese fiction, where there has been a shift from exotic
perceptions to more equal and realistic depictions.
The Buddhist Factor in the Political Processes of Mongolia and the Border Regions of Russia from the Perspective of Civilizational Political Science
Authors:   Institute of Sociology RAS Moscow, Russian Federation, Zheleznyakov Alexander S. , Nikiforov Svyatoslav V.
Published: January 2025

The authors, using the polyparadigmatic toolkit of civilizational political
science, developing the conceptual provisions of the civilizational approach, study the features of the Buddhist factor in the political processes of Mongolia and the
border regions of Russia, isolating the historical and modern features of its influence in the political and civilizational space. The religious factor is defined by them
as one of the significant substrates of civilizational identity, and the role in the development of Mongolia and Russia, symbolic and fateful.
Buddhism and State in Modern Korea: The Relationship between the Jogye Order and the Presidential Administration of Yoon Suk Yeol
Authors:   Novosibirsk State University Novosibirsk, Russia, Shutova Maria A.
Published: January 2025

The report examines the relationship between the Jogye Order and the
administration of President Yoon Suk Yeol based on publications in the official media
outlet of the order, the Buddhist Newspaper. These relations have not been trusting since the election campaign, and tensions have only increased since then. The newspaper often criticizes the actions and statements of the president, accusing
him of failing to fulfill his promises and having religious bias in favor of Christianity. It
can be noted that, despite the outward appearance of mutual support and respect,
at the time of writing the paper, Yoon Suk Yeol’s attitude toward the Jogye Order is
dismissive, while the order responds with criticism and condemnation.
Discriminatory Posthumous Names at Japanese Buddhist Temples
Authors:   Novosibirsk State University Novosibirsk, Russia, Frolova Evgeniya L.
Published: January 2025

: The practice of assigning posthumous names in Japan is common and
is carried out in the Buddhist funeral ceremony. Posthumous names are usually
composed of characters with a highly moral meaning, but in the late 1970s it was
discovered that posthumous names were used as a means of social discrimination.
The names of descendants of the Buraku caste included characters with negative
meanings, which clearly indicated their origin. Criticism from the Buraku Liberation
League severely damaged the reputation of Buddhist schools in Japan and caused
a wave of “revision of discriminatory names” that continued until the mid‑1980s.
What a Buddhist Will See at Hell (Diversity of Punishments and a Possibility to Avoid Them)
Authors:   Moscow State University Moscow, Russia, Fesyun Andrey G.
Published: January 2025

By the end of the first millennium, when social unrest began to occur in
the countries of the Far East and eschatological sentiments began to spread, the
situation changed. The idea of three historical periods of the degradation of the
teaching after the nirvana of Buddha was recalled: the “true Law”, the “similarity of
the Law”, and the “end of the Law”; the latter began, presumably, in 1052, and during it Buddhism was supposed to finally disappear and the world to collapse. The
Amidists faced a theoretical task: to determine a way to avoid suffering in the Six
Paths by indicating a place superior to them all and avoiding social stratification
“in the next world”. This place became the Pure Land, the Western “Paradise” of
Buddha Amida (Sukhavati), the 7th metaphysical level, located above and beyond
the original six, which were now collectively represented as samsara, and the Pure
Land became a “geographical place”, a road map to nirvana, which was clear and
understandable for the mass consciousness. In Japan, the outstanding figure in
the galaxy of Amidist teachers was Genshin (942–1017). In 985, he completed his
major work, entitled “Collection of the Fundamentals of Rebirth in the Pure Land”
(Ojoyoshu); it describes the horrors of the six paths and the radiance of the eastern
paradise. The book became the “good news” of the Middle Ages and was highly valued even in China, where it was sent after being translated into Chinese.
The Influence of Chinese Buddhist Philosophy and Worldview on Russian-Chinese Relations (on the Material of Russian Literature)
Authors:   Novosibirsk State University Novosibirsk, Russia, Yao Song
Published: January 2025

The article is dedicated to the study of the influence of Chinese Buddhist
philosophy and worldview on Russian literature. The paper examines key Buddhist
concepts such as spiritual enlightenment, karma, reincarnation, and the unity of man
and nature, and their reflection in the works of Russian writers. Special attention is
given to the works of Leo Tolstoy, Andrei Bely, Sergei Yesenin, and Mikhail Bulgakov.
It analyzes how Buddhist ideas contributed to the formation of literary themes and
motifs, as well as their impact on the worldview and philosophy of Russian authors.
The article demonstrates the cultural exchange between the East and the West,
enriching Russian literature with new spiritual and philosophical perspectives.
The Monkey Image as a Political Symbol in South Asia
Authors:   Novosibirsk State University Novosibirsk, Russia, Dedyukhina Kseniya I.
Published: January 2025

The article presents the results of a study of the perception of the image
of a monkey through the prism of religious concepts characteristic of the Buddhist
tradition in China and neighboring countries. The author gives a brief description
of the monkey image in Chinese belief system, developing from primitive ideas to
its formation into an animal cult. The article also examines specific examples of the
manifestation of Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian ideas associated with the image
of a monkey in the Chinese literary tradition.
Chen Chengze’s Approach to the Problem of Word-Class Flexibility in Chinese
Authors:   Irkutsk State University Irkutsk, Russian Federation, Kiryukhina Lyubov V.
Published: January 2025

The approach of 陳承澤 Chén Chéngzé to the theoretical understanding of
the syntactic possibilities of Chinese words is considered, in particular, using words
in functions that are typical for different parts of speech. Examples and explanations
by the author of this work are given, accompanied with translations into Russian.
In terms of terminology, the variant 活用 huó yòng is used to indicate the phenomenon. The attention to this problem itself is not new in Chinese linguistics: scholars
have noted this feature of Chinese words earlier, but Chen Chengze tries to give
a scientific explanation for it.
Hagiography and Politics: The Legitimation of Power in the Literature of Indo-Afghan Diaspora
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University Saint Petersburg, Russia, Pelevin Mikhail S.
Published: January 2025

The article examines the ideological and political implications of the stories from the hagiographical anthology included in the first book on the ethnohistory of Pashtuns “Khanjahan’s History and Afghan Treasury” (1613). Several stories of
this anthology indirectly proclaim the legitimacy of the political leadership of the
Pashtun tribal group of Betan. The Pashtun Lodi (1451–1526) and Suri (1540–1555)
dynasties, which ruled in the Delhi Sultanate before the formation of the Mughal
empire, were of Betan origin. The political subtext of the anthology’s narratives
accompanied its main objective related to the institutionalization of the confessional component of Pashtun identity
Sogdians on the Silk Road
Authors:   National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Kobzeva Olga P. , Kholikulov Ahmad B. , Vaisova Nodirabegim A.
Published: January 2025

The article reveals the phenomenon of “Sogdian colonization of the
Silk Road”, caused both by internal reasons (the conquest of Transoxiana by the
Hephthalites and Turks), and by attempts to establish control over trade routes
between the three largest empires—the Byzantine, Sasanian Iran and the Great Turkic
Khaganate. The role of Sogdians as influencers of the Silk Road, their adaptability after resettlement to China, and the processes of their sinicization are analyzed.
Issues related to the development of international trade and the opening of new
trade routes with the participation of Sogdians are considered. The synthesis and
symbiosis of cultures on the Great Silk Road in the early medieval period is shown,
the influence of the Sogdian ethnic group on the formation of various types and
forms of diplomatic and cultural ties is revealed.
Субурбанизация в пригороде Новосибирска как пример российских субурбанизационных процессов
Authors: Григорьев В.А.
Published: January 2025

Рассмотрено развитие процессов субурбанизации, наблюдаемых в России, в контексте мирового опыта. Выявлена российская специфика, заключающаяся в преобладании сезонного типа субурбанизации, а также распространенностью «внутренних» субурбий, представленных неурбанизированными территориями частного жилого сектора, расположенными в границах городов. Предложена градостроительная типология российских субурбий. Ход субурбанизации в стране проиллюстрирован анализом изменения населенности пригородов Новосибирска начиная с 2000-х годов. Показано начало явно выраженной стадии субурбанизации новосибирского пригорода с 2021 года.

The development of the processes of suburbanization observed in Russia in the context of world experience is considered. The Russian specificity is revealed, which consists in the predominance of the seasonal type of suburbanization, as well as the prevalence of «internal» suburbias represented by non-urbanized territories of the private residential sector located within the boundaries of cities. The urban planning typology of Russian suburbia is proposed. The course of suburbanization in the country is illustrated by an analysis of changes in the population of the suburbs of Novosibirsk since the beginning of this century. The beginning of a pronounced stage of suburbanization of the Novosibirsk suburb from 2021 is shown.
Особенности развития полицентрической агломерации на примере Донбасса
Authors: Верховых Е.Ю. , Мазаев А.Г.
Published: January 2025

В статье рассматриваются особенности и характеристики формирования и развития полицентрической агломерации Донбасса во временном разрезе. Рассмотрено понятие «эффективность градообразования» применительно к полицентрической агломерации, понимаемое нами как способность города к развитию и росту в определенный отрезок времени, указаны периоды наиболее эффективного градообразования. Установлено, что прекращение градообразования во второй половине XX столетия стало симптомом стагнации агломерации Донбасса. Выявлено отличие полицентрической агломерации от моноцентрической системы расселения, для которой нехарактерны процессы пространственной поляризации.

The article examines the features and characteristics of the formation and development of the polycentric agglomeration of Donbass in a comparative aspect in time. The concept of «urban formation efficiency» is considered in relation to polycentric agglomeration, which we understand as the city’s ability to develop and grow in a certain period of time, and the periods of the most effective urban formation are identified. It has been established that the cessation of city formation in the second half of the 20th century became a symptom of the stagnation of the Donbass agglomeration. The difference between a polycentric agglomeration and a monocentric settlement system, for which processes of spatial polarization are uncharacteristic, has been revealed.
Эстетика прозрачной формы в дизайне
Authors: Коновалов И.М.
Published: January 2025

В статье рассматриваются функциональные и эстетические характеристики прозрачности как особого проектного приема в промышленном дизайне и дизайне интерьеров. Определяется, что прозрачная форма или оболочка в дизайне применяется для утилитарного, наглядно обучающего, зрелищного назначения, используется как прием раскрытия самоценного технического содержания и визуальной неприметности, выступает средством выражения чистоты и экологичности, пространственности, прохладности, актуальности и футуристичности.

The article discusses the functional and aesthetic characteristics of transparency as a special design technique in industrial design and interior design. It is determined that a transparent form or body in design is used for utilitarian, visual-educational, entertainment purposes, is used as a method of revealing valuable technical content and visual inconspicuousness, and acts as a means of expressing cleanliness and environmental friendliness, spatiality, coolness, relevance and futurism.
ЧИСЛЕННОЕ МОДЕЛИРОВАНИЕ ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ ПОКМАРКОВ НА МОРСКОМ ДНЕ В РЕЗУЛЬТАТЕ РАЗЛОЖЕНИЯ ГАЗОГИДРАТОВ
Authors: Гарагаш И.А. , Лобковский Л.И. , Семилетов И.П.
Published: January 2025

Создана геомеханическая модель формирования покмарков на морском дне, возникающих в результате разложения газогидратов. Процесс разрушения и образования покмарков происходит в среде, поведение которой описывается моделью нелинейной ползучести в сочетании с критерием прочности, зависящим от внутреннего трения. Использованы определяющие соотношения для упруго-вязко-пластической среды со степенным законом ползучести, зависящим от температуры. Для описания разрушения среды используется закон неассоциированного пластического течения с предельным условием Друкера–Прагера и разупрочнением. Разупрочнение ведет к развитию неустойчивости вязкопластического течения и локализации сдвиговой деформации в узких зонах, по которым и происходит разрушение. Анализ развития деформаций и напряжений показал, что сдвиговая деформация локализуется на внутреннем контуре куполовидной покрышки, формируя коническую узкую зону. После ее выхода на поверхность сцепление падает до нуля и сила, создаваемая давлением, выталкивает материал на поверхность, завершая образование кратера. Время формирования конической поверхности зависит от порового давления во включении. Если давление не превышает критического значения, то напряжения в покрышке не достигают предела прочности, поверхность разрушения не формируется и покмарк не образуется.

A geomechanical model of pockmark formation on the seabed resulting from gas hydrate decomposition has been developed. The process of destruction and formation of pockmarks occurs in a medium whose behavior is described by a nonlinear creep model combined with a yield  criterion dependent on internal friction. Constitutive relations for an elastic-viscous-plastic medium with a temperature-dependent power law of creep are used. The law of non-associated plastic flow with the Drucker–Prager limit condition and softening is used to describe the destruction of the medium. Softening leads to the development of instability of viscoplastic flow and localization of shear deformation in narrow zones, along which destruction occurs. Analysis of the development of deformations and stresses showed that shear deformation is localized on the inner contour of the dome-shaped cap, forming a narrow conical zone. After it reaches the surface, cohesion drops to zero and the pressure pushes the material to the surface, completing the formation of a crater. The time it takes for the conical surface to form depends on the pore pressure in the inclusion. If the pressure does not exceed the critical value, the stresses in the cap do not reach the strength limit, the fracture surface does not form, and the pockmark does not form.
ВОЗДЕЙСТВИЕ ФИЛЬТРАЦИОННОГО ПОТОКА НА ФОРМУ СЫПУЧЕЙ СРЕДЫ
Authors: Таирова А.А. , Юдочкин Н.А. , Беляков Г.В.
Published: January 2025

В статье приведены результаты экспериментов, задачей которых являлось физическое моделирование фильтрации жидкости в теле дамбы из насыпного грунта. В работе рассмотрена устойчивость такого сооружения при воздействии на него фильтрационного потока. Предложенная модель позволяет визуализировать процессы смачивания и насыщения тела насыпной дамбы с последующим массопереносом частиц и изменением ее геометрии. Получены параметры, позволяющие определить точку на склоне, соответствующую предельному состоянию, при котором может возникнуть неустойчивость.

The article presents the results of experiments aimed at physical modeling of liquid filtration in the body of a dam made of bulk soil. The paper examines the stability of such a structure when exposed to a filtration flow. The proposed model allows visualizing the processes of wetting and saturation of the body of a bulk dam with subsequent mass transfer of particles and changes in its geometry. Parameters are identified that allow determining the point on the slope where the soil is in a limiting state and instability may occur.
Organophotoredox-Catalyzed Decarboxylative Carbon-Heteroatom Bond Formation: Access to Ampakine APIs and Quinazolinone Alkaloids
Authors: Sonavane Sameer R. , Kale Tushar B. , Bhatt Gaurang J. , Mhaske Santosh B.
Published: January 2025

The study describes a novel and general protocol for metal-free intramolecular decarboxylative construction of carbon-heteroatom (oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur) bond, enabling direct access to the bioactive ampakine and quinazolinone class of molecules. The cross-coupling of natural or unnatural amino acid based electrophiles with phenols, amides, and thiophenols via organophotoredox catalysis represents an innovative approach towards the synthesis of bioactive heterocycles. The present approach utilizes photochemical decarboxylative single electron oxidation to generate carbon-centered radical intermediate directly from amino acids under mild conditions, eliminating the need for preactivation. The designated protocol offers a convenient method to synthesize ampakine drug molecules CX-614 and CX-554, which have promising potential for treating Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Interestingly, with nitrogen nucleophile, quinazolinone class of natural products deoxyvasicinone and mackinazolinone could be synthesized, whereas sulfur nucleophile furnished thiazinone scaffolds. The reported protocol exhibits high functional group tolerance and scalability. A plausible mechanism has been proposed based on fluorescence quenching experiments and cyclic voltammetry analysis.
Explainable Synthesizability Prediction of Inorganic Crystal Polymorphs using Large Language Models
Authors: Kim Seongmin , Schrier Joshua , Jung Yousung
Published: January 2025

We evaluate the ability of machine learning to predict whether a hypothetical crystal structure can be synthesized and explain those predictions to scientists. Fine-tuned large language models (LLMs) trained on a human-readable text description of the target crystal structure perform comparably to previous bespoke convolutional graph neural network methods, but better prediction quality can be achieved by training a positive-unlabeled learning model on a text-embedding representation of the structure. An LLM-based workflow can then be used to generate human-readable explanations for the types of factors governing synthesizability, extract the underlying physical rules, and assess the veracity of those rules. These explanations can guide chemists in modifying or optimizing non-synthesizable hypothetical structures to make them more feasible for materials design.
Microcrystal electron diffraction-guided discovery of fungal metabolites
Authors: Delgadillo David A. , Wu Lin , Wang Caroline , Zhang Yalong , Jha Kunal , Burch Jessica , Silva de Moraes Lygia , Hernandez Rodriguez Isabel , Tang Melody , Bills Gerald , Tu Benjamin , Tang Yi , Nelson Hosea
Published: January 2025

Nature remains a vast repository of complex and functional metabolites whose structural characterization continues to drive innovations in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science. The cryogenic electron microscopy (cryoEM) method, microcrystal electron diffraction (microED, a 3D ED technique) has emerged as a powerful tool to structurally characterize small molecules. Despite this emerging role in structural chemistry, the cost and throughput of microED have limited its application in the discovery of natural products (NPs). While recent advances in sample preparation (e.g. ArrayED) have provided a conceptual framework to address these challenges, they have remained unproven. Herein, we report the ArrayED-driven discovery of a structurally-unprecedented family of NPs (zopalide A-E), a muurolane-type sesquiterpene glycoside (rhytidoside A), aspergillicin analogs (aspergillicin H and aspergillicin I), and four crystal structures of previously reported fungal metabolites. We provide the first examples of absolute stereochemistry determination via microED for newly annotat-ed NPs.
Atomic Layer Deposition of AlxTi1-xN via Co-evaporation of Metal Precursors
Authors: Mpofu Pamburayi , Niiranen Pentti , Alm Oscar , Lauridsen Jonas , Larsson Tommy , Pedersen Henrik
Published: January 2025

Different approaches are used in tailoring properties of thin films to meet requirements for specific applications. This study comprises work done on atomic layer deposition (ALD) of AlxTi1-xN employing the co-evaporation approach using tris-dimethylamido aluminum (TDMAA, Al(NMe2)3) and tetrakis(dimethylamido)titanium(IV) (TDMAT, Ti(NMe2)4), and ammonia (NH3) plasma. High Al-content, low impurity (O and C, both <5 at.%) films with uniform grain size distribution and dense morphology were deposited. The as-deposited films were X-ray amorphous, but mixed crystallographic phases were observed when the films were annealed at 700 °C. The deposited aluminum rich AlxTi1-xN films show an alternative way for ternary material depositions.
Synthesis of the spirotetracyclic core of the ginkgolides via a malonyl radical cascade
Authors: Hernández-Lladó Pol , Christensen Kirsten , Burton Jonathan
Published: January 2025

The ginkgolides are a family of terpene trilactone natural products exclusive to the Ginkgo biloba tree. Here, we present a concise synthesis of their spirotetracyclic core via a manganese(III)-mediated oxidative radical cascade. Beginning from six simple starting materials, this route enables the diastereoselective synthesis of rings A, B, D and E of the natural product in nine steps, laying the foundations for their total synthesis.
China's rise in the chemical space and the decline of US influence
Authors: Bermúdez-Montaña Marisol , Garcia-Chung Angel , Stadler Peter F. , Jost Jürgen , Restrepo Guillermo
Published: January 2025

At the turn of the 21st century, China has achieved a spectacular surge in the scientific arena. However, little is known about its role in the material core of chemistry, encoded in the chemical space, which spans the discovery of chemicals. Here we show, by analysing the chemical space between 1996 and 2022, that its expansion has been dominated by China ever since 2013. Chinese dominance occurs at different levels, from organic to rare-earth chemistry, but is less dramatic in organometallic chemistry. We also found that Chinese dominance is mainly the product of the country’s own efforts, rather than the result of international collaboration. China’s surge mainly comes at the expense of the contribution of the US. Interestingly, the US share of the chemical space is more dependent on international collaboration, which mainly occurs with China. We also observe the emergent role of India. We believe these results provide a contemporary account of the geopolitics of the chemical space, which may constitute the basis for future national and international science policies, as well as research and development agendas.