bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Premature birth carries a higher risk of nephrotic syndrome: a cohort study
Authors: Chen Chih-Chia , Yu Tsung , Chou Hsin-Hsu , Chiou Yuan-Yow , Kuo Pao-Lin
Published: October 2021

The pathogenesis of nephrotic syndrome is unclear. We conducted a nationwide population-based cohort study to examine the associations between preterm births and subsequent development of NS. NS was defined as ≥ 3 records with ICD-9-CM codes for NS in hospital admission or outpatient clinic visits. To avoid secondary nephrotic syndrome or nephritis with nephrotic range proteinuria, especially IgA nephropathy, we excluded patients with associated codes. A total of 78,651 preterm infants (gestational age < 37 weeks) and 786,510 matched term infants born between 2004 and 2009 were enrolled and followed until 2016. In the unadjusted models, preterm births, maternal diabetes, and pregnancy induced hypertension were associated with subsequent NS. After adjustment, preterm births remained significantly associated with NS (p = 0.001). The risk of NS increased as the gestational age decreased (p for trend < 0.001). Among the NS population, preterm births were not associated with more complications (Hypertension: p = 0.19; Serious infections: p = 0.63, ESRD: p = 0.75) or a requirement for secondary immunosuppressants (p = 0.61). In conclusion, preterm births were associated with subsequent NS, where the risk increased as the gestational age decreased. Our study provides valuable information for future pathogenesis studies.
Heat insulation effect in solar radiation of polyurethane powder coating nanocomposite
Authors: Azemati Ali Akbar , Koloor Seyed Saeid Rahimian , Khorasanizadeh Hossain , Petrů Michal , Sheikhzadeh Ghanbar Ali , Safi Mahdi , Hadavand Behzad Shirkavand
Published: October 2021

This study aims to improve polyurethane-based coating by modified zirconium oxide and aluminum oxide nanoparticles for preparing thin polymeric heat insulation coatings. In the first step, the nanoparticles were chemically modified with the silane coupling agent. Then, three different weight percent of modified nanoparticles (1, 3, and 5% w/w) were mixed with polyurethane, to prepare the nanocomposites, which were coated on metallic plate samples. Then, these plates are used to measure the radiation heat transfer coefficients, absorption coefficient in a region of short wavelengths (UV/VIS/NIR), the emissivity coefficient, and thermography of the samples in a region of long wavelengths (IR). Results showed that by adding the modified nanoparticles to the polyurethane matrix, absorption was decreased and the emissivity coefficient was increased. According to the thermography results, it was observed that the surface temperature of both samples with 3% w/w of nanoparticles had the minimum temperature compare to others. Minimum heat surface observed for 3% w/w of modified nano zirconium oxide.
Urinary pH is an independent predictor of upper tract recurrence in non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients with a smoking history
Authors: Ide Hiroki , Kikuchi Eiji , Ogihara Koichiro , Niwa Naoya , Shigeta Keisuke , Masuda Tsukasa , Baba Yuto , Mizuno Ryuichi , Oya Mototsugu
Published: October 2021

Limited information is currently available on predictors of upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) recurrence in non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) patients according to smoking history, although smoking probably contributes to urothelial carcinogenesis. Therefore, the present study aimed to identify independent predictors of UTUC recurrence in all patients and those with a smoking history. Our study population comprised 1190 NMIBC patients who underwent transurethral resection of bladder tumor. UTUC developed in 43 patients during the follow-up. A history of bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) therapy was independently associated with a lower incidence of UTUC (HR = 0.43; P = 0.011). In a subgroup of NMIBC patients with a smoking history, concomitant carcinoma in situ (CIS) and a lower urinary pH (< 6) were independently associated with a higher incidence of UTUC recurrence (HR = 3.34, P = 0.006 and HR = 3.73, P = 0.008, respectively). Among patients with a longer smoking duration (≥ 20 years) or larger smoking intensity (≥ 20 cigarettes per day), those with lower urinary pH (< 6) had a significantly higher UTUC recurrence rate than their counterparts. These results suggest that BCG instillation may prevent UTUC recurrence in NMIBC patients, while a lower urinary pH and concomitant CIS increase the risk of UTUC recurrence in those with a smoking history.
Population dynamics of the sea snake Emydocephalus annulatus (Elapidae, Hydrophiinae)
Authors: Shine Richard , Brown Gregory P. , Goiran Claire
Published: October 2021

For sea snakes as for many types of animals, long-term studies on population biology are rare and hence, we do not understand the degree to which annual variation in population sizes is driven by density-dependent regulation versus by stochastic abiotic factors. We monitored three populations of turtle-headed sea snakes (Emydocephalus annulatus) in New Caledonia over an 18-year period. Annual recruitment (% change in numbers) showed negative density-dependence: that is, recruitment increased when population densities were low, and decreased when densities were high. Windy weather during winter increased survival of neonates, perhaps by shielding them from predation; but those same weather conditions reduced body condition and the reproductive output of adult snakes. The role for density-dependence in annual dynamics of these populations is consistent with the slow, K-selected life-history attributes of the species; and the influence of weather conditions on reproductive output suggests that females adjust their allocation to reproduction based on food availability during vitellogenesis.
Influence of moon and clouds on night illumination in two different spectral ranges
Authors: Krieg Jürgen
Published: October 2021

The variable brightness of the night sky affects plants as well as animals and humans. However, knowledge about this variability is still insufficient. Outstanding questions regarding how significant the influence of the moon, clouds, and artificial lighting remain. To be able to make statements about these effects, measurements over a long period of time are necessary. Fraunhofer IOSB performs such measurements in the 380–780 nm photopic visual and 800–1700 nm shortwave infrared spectral range. As the latter is only marginally affected by artificial lighting, a comparison of the two bands deepens insight into the influence of artificial lighting. First analyses show that the moon is, as expected, the dominant light source in the night sky, especially during a full moon. Illuminance values up to 200 mlx and irradiance values up to 600 µW/m2 were measured in the visible and infrared respectively. The influence of clouds is more complicated. The measured intensities depend, among other things, on cloud cover and cloud altitude. When the night sky is overcast, the measured intensities can drop as low as 0.5 mlx and 0.5 µW/m2, respectively. These small values were measured during rainfall. The influence of artificial illumination is difficult to estimate, as intensities in the shortwave infrared decrease with increasing cloud cover, but increase in the visual.
Validation of the optical Aktiia bracelet in different body positions for the persistent monitoring of blood pressure
Authors: Sola Josep , Vybornova Anna , Fallet Sibylle , Polychronopoulou Erietta , Wurzner-Ghajarzadeh Arlene , Wuerzner Gregoire
Published: October 2021

The diagnosis of hypertension and the adjustment of antihypertensive drugs are evolving from isolated measurements performed at the physician offices to the full phenotyping of patients in real-life conditions. Indeed, the strongest predictor of cardiovascular risk comes from night measurements. The aim of this study was to demonstrate that a wearable device (the Aktiia Bracelet) can accurately estimate BP in the most common body positions of daily life and thus become a candidate solution for the BP phenotyping of patients. We recruited 91 patients with BP ranging from low to hypertensive levels and compared BP values from the Aktiia Bracelet against auscultatory reference values for 4 weeks according to an extended ISO 81060-2 protocol. After initializing on day one, the observed means and standard deviations of differences for systolic BP were of 0.46 ± 7.75 mmHg in the sitting position, − 2.44 ± 10.15 mmHg in the lying, − 3.02 ± 6.10 mmHg in the sitting with the device on the lap, and − 0.62 ± 12.51 mmHg in the standing position. Differences for diastolic BP readings were respectively of 0.39 ± 6.86 mmHg, − 1.93 ± 7.65 mmHg, − 4.22 ± 6.56 mmHg and − 4.85 ± 9.11 mmHg. This study demonstrates that a wearable device can accurately estimate BP in the most common body positions compared to auscultation, although precision varies across positions. While wearable persistent BP monitors have the potential to facilitate the identification of individual BP phenotypes at scale, their prognostic value for cardiovascular events and its association with target organ damage will need cross-sectional and longitudinal studies. Deploying this technology at a community level may be also useful to drive public health interventions against the epidemy of hypertension.
A numerical study on the closed packed array of gold discs as an efficient dual mode plasmonic tweezers
Authors: Aqhili Abolfazl , Darbari Sara
Published: October 2021

In this report, we propose the closed pack array of gold discs on glass, as a dual mode plasmonic tweezers that benefits from two trapping modes. The first trapping mode is based on leaky surface plasmon mode (LSPM) on the gold discs with a longer penetration depth in the water and a longer spatial trapping range, so that target nanoparticles with a radius of 100 nm can be attracted toward the gold surface from a vertical distance of about 2 µm. This trapping mode can help to overcome the inherent short range trapping challenge in the plasmonic tweezers. The second trapping mode is based on the dimer surface plasmonic mode (DSPM) in the nano-slits between the neighboring gold discs, leading to isolated and strong trapping sites for nanoparticles smaller than 34 nm. The proposed plasmonic tweezers can be excited in both LSPM and DSPM modes by switching the incident wavelength, resulting in promising and complementary functionalities. In the proposed plasmonic tweezers, we can attract the target particles towards the gold surface by LSPM gradient force, and trap them within a wide half widthhalfmaximum (HWHM) that allows studying the interactions between the trapped particles, due to their spatial proximity. Then, by switching to the DSPM trapping mode, we can rearrange the particles in a periodic pattern of isolated and stiff traps. The proposed plasmonic structure and the presented study opens a new insight for realizing efficient, dual-mode tweezers with complementary characteristics, suitable for manipulation of nanoparticles. Our thermal simulations demonstrate that the thermal-induced forces does not interefe with the proposed plasmonic tweezing.
Structural and functional analysis of Hydra Actinoporin-Like Toxin 1 (HALT-1)
Authors: Ker De-Sheng , Sha Hong Xi , Jonet Mohd Anuar , Hwang Jung Shan , Ng Chyan Leong
Published: October 2021

Actinoporins are a family of α-pore-forming toxins (α-PFTs) that have been identified in sea anemones. Recently, a freshwater Hydra Actinoporin-Like Toxin (HALT) gene family was found in Hydra magnipapillata. Unlike sea anemone actinoporins that use sphingomyelin as their main recognition target, the HALTs proteins may recognise alternative lipid molecules as their target. To unveil the structural insights into lipid preference of HALTs protein as compared to sea anemone actinoporins, we have determined the first crystal structure of actinoporin-like toxin, HALT-1 at 1.43 Å resolution with an acetylated lysine residue K76. Despite the overall structure of HALT-1 sharing a high structural similarity to sea anemone actinoporins, the atomic resolution structure revealed several unique structural features of HALT-1 that may influence the lipid preference and oligomerisation interface. The HALT-1 contains a RAG motif in place of the highly conserved RGD motif found in sea anemone actinoporins. The RAG motif contributed to a sharper β9-β10 turn, which may sway its oligomerisation interface in comparison to sea anemone actinoporins. In the lipid-binding region, the HALT-1 contains a shorter α2 helix and a longer α2-β9 loop due to deletion and subsequently an insertion of five amino acid residues in comparison to the sea anemone actinoporins. Structure comparison and molecular docking analysis further revealed that the HALT-1 lipid-binding site may favour sphingolipids with sulfate or phosphate head group more than the sphingomyelin. The structure of HALT-1 reported here provides a new insight for a better understanding of the evolution and lipid recognition mechanism of actinoporin.
Effective discrimination of gas-phase peptide conformers using TIMS-ECD-ToF MS/MS
Authors: Jeanne Dit Fouque K. , Wellmann M. , Leyva Bombuse D. , Santos-Fernandez M. , Cintron-Diaz Y. L. , Gomez-Hernandez M. E. , Kaplan D. , Voinov V. G. , Fernandez-Lima F.
Published: October 2021

Model peptides (e.g., substance P, bradykinin, angiotensin I and AT-Hook 3) were studied using ion mobility and ECD/CID fragmentation in a TIMS-q-EMS-ToF MS/MS platform.
Cuttlefish ink-based N and S co-doped carbon quantum dots as a fluorescent sensor for highly sensitive and selective para-nitrophenol detection
Authors: Huang Xiaotong , Yang Chunli , Chen Yingxin , Zhu Zebin , Zhou Lihua
Published: October 2021

Cuttlefish ink-based N and S co-doped carbon quantum dots exhibit two optimal emissions at the emission wavelengths of 385 and 465 nm, achieving highly sensitive and selective detection of PNP. The detection mechanisms were explored as IFE and PET.
A novel reversible fluorescent probe based on naphthalimide for sequential detection of aluminum (Al3+) and fluoride (F−) ions and its applications
Authors: Zhang Shanzhu , Gu Yunlan , Shi Zongqian , Lu Nan , Xu Haiyan
Published: October 2021

A novel fluorogenic “off–on–off” probe NBP was prepared for sequential detection of Al3+ and F− ions. The practical applications of this designed NBP were found that it could be successfully used for the biological imaging and test strips.
Harnessing the electronic differences between CAAC-stabilised 1,4-diborabenzene and 9,10-diboraanthracene for synthesis
Authors: Dietz Maximilian , Arrowsmith Merle , Gärtner Annalena , Radacki Krzysztof , Bertermann Rüdiger , Braunschweig Holger
Published: October 2021

The oxidation of cyclic alkyl(amino)carbene-stabilised closed-shell 1,4-diborabenzene and the related open-shell singlet biradical 9,10-diboraanthracene with elemental chalcogens yields bicyclic compounds with different lengths of chalcogen bridges.
Molecular insights into the urea–choline-O-sulfate interactions in aqueous solution
Authors: Paul Srijita , Paul Sandip
Published: October 2021

This study focuses on a theoretical investigation of the interdependent behavior of urea and choline-O-sulfate (COS) in a mixture, to explore how urea becomes a weaker denaturing agent in the presence of COS.
Understanding physical chemistry of BaxSr1−xTiO3 using ReaxFF molecular dynamics simulations
Authors: Akbarian Dooman , Nayir Nadire , van Duin Adri C. T.
Published: October 2021

Barium strontium titanate BaxSr1−xTiO3 (BSTO) has been widely used in nano devices due to its unique ferroelectric properties and can be epitaxially grown on a SrTiO3 (STO) support, with a reduced lattice and thermal mismatch.
Steric effects in the hydrogen evolution reaction based on the TMX4 active center: Fe–BHT as a case study
Authors: Ren Zebin , Wang Shuhua , Zhang Haona , Huang Baibiao , Dai Ying , Wei Wei
Published: October 2021

Steric effects play an important role in the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction.
Regulation of stem cell fate using nanostructure-mediated physical signals
Authors: Kong Ying , Duan Jiazhi , Liu Feng , Han Lin , Li Gang , Sun Chunhui , Sang Yuanhua , Wang Shuhua , Yi Fan , Liu Hong
Published: October 2021

This review provides a perspective on stem cell fate regulation by nanostructure-mediated physical signals, and outlines future research.
The in situ photodeposition fabrication of a NixCoy/g-C3N4 photocatalyst for efficient catalytic hydrogen generation
Authors: Li Jinghua , Luo Bing , Zheng Xuewen , Jing Dengwei , Ma Lijing
Published: October 2021

Photocatalytic H2 evolution on Ni23Co1/CN was demonstrated.
Taming the butterfly effect: modulating catalyst nanostructures for better selectivity control of the catalytic hydrogenation of biomass-derived furan platform chemicals
Authors: Weng Rengui , Lu Xuebin , Ji Na , Fukuoka Atsushi , Shrotri Abhijit , Li Xiaoyun , Zhang Rui , Zhang Ming , Xiong Jian , Yu Zhihao
Published: October 2021

This minireview highlights versatile routes for catalyst nanostructure modulation for better hydrogenation selectivity control of typical biomass-derived furan platform chemicals to tame the butterfly effect on the catalytic selectivity.
Synthesis of ultra-stable perovskite composite quantum dots for light-emitting diodes
Authors: Bao Zhen , Chang Yu-Chun , Wang Hung-Chia , Lee Yu-Chun , Tsai Tzong-Liang , Liu Ru-Shi
Published: October 2021

We successfully optimized a simple process without using any solvents for synthesizing an ultra-stable CsPbBr3@SiO2 luminescent material. The achieved CsPbBr3@SiO2 showed ultra-high stability for LED application.
Controllable synthesis of multi-shelled SiO2@C@NiCo2O4 yolk–shell composites for enhancing microwave absorbing properties
Authors: Wang Shanshan , Zhu Huanhuan , Jiao Qingze , Jiao Xiaoguang , Feng Caihong , Li Hansheng , Shi Daxin , Wu Qin , Zhao Yun
Published: October 2021

NiCo2O4 grows uniformly on the surface of a yolk–shell SiO2@C sphere and exhibits strong microwave absorption.
Ultrathin Ti3C2 nanosheets served as a highly efficient hole transport layer on a Fe2O3 photoanode for photoelectrochemical water oxidation
Authors: Feng Chenchen , Fu Han , Jia Henan , Jin Haize , Cheng Xiang , Wang Wei , Liu Maocheng , Zhou Qi
Published: October 2021

Ultrathin Ti3C2 nanosheets, serving as a highly efficient hole transport layer, are introduced into the Fe2O3/CoAl layered double hydroxide (LDH) interface, for highly efficient PEC water oxidation.
Spatial distribution of isobaric androgens in target tissues using chemical derivatization and MALDI-2 on a trapped ion mobility quadrupole time-of-flight instrument
Authors: Mackay C. L. Logan , Soltwisch Jens , Heijs Bram , Smith Karl W. , Cruickshank Faye L. , Nyhuis Annika , Dreisewerd Klaus , Cobice Diego
Published: October 2021

We increase ionization efficiency and isobaric separation of derivatized androgens using MALDI-2-TIMS. First time spatial distribution of isobaric androgens is achieved in biological tissues by on-tissue chemical derivatization and MALDI-2-TIMS-MSI.
Rapid and efficient synthesis of formamidines in a catalyst-free and solvent-free system
Authors: Zhou Zitong , Zhao Yu , Zhou Donghua , Li Li , Luo Hui , Cui Liao , Yang Weiguang
Published: October 2021

Rapid and efficient synthesis of formamidines via complete cleavage of CC in a catalyst-free and solvent-free system.
Influence of the primary and secondary coordination spheres on nitric oxide adsorption and reactivity in cobalt(ii)–triazolate frameworks
Authors: Oktawiec Julia , Jiang Henry Z. H. , Turkiewicz Ari B. , Long Jeffrey R.
Published: October 2021

Nitric oxide (NO) shows differences in adsorption and reactivity in two related cobalt(ii)–triazolate frameworks, demonstrating how the primary and secondary coordination sphere of metal centers in adsorbents can be designed for targeted delivery.
Chiral exciplex dyes showing circularly polarized luminescence: extension of the excimer chirality rule
Authors: Takaishi Kazuto , Murakami Sho , Iwachido Kazuhiro , Ema Tadashi
Published: October 2021

Axially chiral binaphthyls and quaternaphthyls possessing two kinds of fluorophores were synthesized. In the excited state, the fluorophores formed a twisted exciplex and exhibited CPL. This study gave us named the exciplex chirality rule.
Plasma-assisted oxidation of Cu(100) and Cu(111)
Authors: Kunze Sebastian , Tănase Liviu C. , Prieto Mauricio J. , Grosse Philipp , Scholten Fabian , de Souza Caldas Lucas , van Vörden Dennis , Schmidt Thomas , Cuenya Beatriz Roldan
Published: October 2021

A low-pressure oxygen plasma oxidized Cu(100) and Cu(111) surfaces at room temperature. The time-dependent evolution of surface structure and chemical composition is reported in detail for a range of exposure times up to 30 min.
Towards developing novel and sustainable molecular light-to-heat converters
Authors: Abiola Temitope T. , Rioux Benjamin , Toldo Josene M. , Alarcan Jimmy , Woolley Jack M. , Turner Matthew A. P. , Coxon Daniel J. L. , Telles do Casal Mariana , Peyrot Cédric , Mention Matthieu M. , Buma Wybren J. , Ashfold Michael N. R. , Braeuning Albert , Barbatti Mario , Stavros Vasilios G. , Allais Florent
Published: October 2021

The synthesis and photophysical properties of phenolic barbiturics are reported. These molecules convert absorbed ultraviolet light to heat with high fidelity and may be suitable for inclusion in foliar sprays to boost crop protection and production.
Formation of asymmetric belt-like aggregates from a bio-based surfactant derived from dehydroabietic acid
Authors: Chen Hao , Yan Tingting , Zhang Jinpeng , Pei Xiaomei , Cui Zhenggang , Song Binglei
Published: October 2021

Asymmetric nanobelts formed by a rosin-based surfactant endow the solutions with remarkable viscoelasticity at low surfactant concentrations.
A modified graphitic carbon nitride (MCN)/Fe3O4 composite as a super electromagnetic wave absorber
Authors: Zhu Xiaoyu , Qiu Hongfang , Chen Ping
Published: October 2021

The nitrogen content of g-C3N4 was reduced by magnesium thermal reduction to obtain porous C (MCN), and MCN was combined with Fe3O4 particles by decomposition of ferric acetylacetonate.
An electroactive single-atom copper anchored MXene nanohybrid filter for ultrafast water decontamination
Authors: Jin Limin , You Shijie , Yao Yuan , Chen Hong , Wang Yi , Liu Yanbiao
Published: October 2021

An electroactive and free-standing nanohybrid filter, consisting of single Cu atoms and MXene, enables ultrafast degradation of emerging contaminants.
The local electronic structure modulation of the molybdenum selenide–nitride heterojunction for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction
Authors: Jian Chuanyong , Hong Wenting , Cai Qian , Liu Wei
Published: October 2021

We report a large-scale method for the production of MoSe2–Mo2N Schottky heterojunction catalysts, which show low overpotentials of 462 mV in an alkaline medium at a high current density of 1000 mA cm−2.
Modular design of an efficient heterostructured FeS2/TiO2 oxygen evolution electrocatalyst via sulfidation of natural ilmenites
Authors: Chen Zhijie , Zheng Renji , Deng Shimao , Wei Wenfei , Wei Wei , Ni Bing-Jie , Chen Hong
Published: October 2021

Modular design of an efficient FeS2/TiO2 heterostructured OER catalyst from natural ilmenites via a sulfidation process.
Oxide-based resistive switching-based devices: fabrication, influence parameters and applications
Authors: Khan Rajwali , Ilyas Nasir , Shamim Mohammed Zubair M. , Khan Mohammed Ilyas , Sohail Mohammad , Rahman Nasir , Khan Abid Ali , Khan Saima Naz , Khan Aurangzeb
Published: October 2021

The nociceptor system in the human body and a memristor-based artificial nociceptor circuit (threshold switch), treating these nociceptors as a practical material system in a threshold switching-based device, which is beneficial for robotic systems.
High-performance perovskite memristor by integrating a tip-shape contact
Authors: Chen Jiangming , Feng Zihao , Luo Mingtao , Wang Junjie , Wang Zhanpeng , Gong Yue , Huang Shenming , Qian Fangsheng , Zhou Ye , Han Su-Ting
Published: October 2021

The performance of a perovskite memristor was improved by integrating a tip-shape contact to produce a more intense electric field for regulating the growth of conductive filaments.
State solutions for distribution systems and switching event using a neural network
Authors: Yaniv Arbel , Lin Avi , Raz David , Beck Yuval
Published: October 2021

Power flow calculations are an essential stage in many planning and control applications for distribution systems.To use these in control applications, however, the calculation time needs to be improved, and this can be done by the use of a trained ANN. This paper presents the considerations for constructing ANNs for DSs, and describes a method for training the system in order to support switching events representing a change in topology. The solutions for three DSs, balanced as well as unbalanced, are presented and the various considerations affecting the most appropriate ANN construction are discussed. The results are compared to the solution from the classical complex Newton‐Raphson and the fixed‐point iterative methods. The solutions have very high precision and good results are found for switched laterals. The computational performance is also compared and an improvement of two orders of magnitude is observed.
Environmental and social instruments of public policy in the transition to sustainable development
Authors: Abanina Elena , Sergeenko Yulia , Petrov Dmitry , Litvinova Yulia , Bobrakova Natalia
Published: October 2021

The article examines the problems of the formation of state policy in the context of the transition to sustainable development in terms of the search for new tools for its implementation. The authors analyzed modern factors influencing the formation of environmental and social policy in the field of achieving sustainable development goals. The factors that influence the process of achieving sustainable development goals in environmental policy are identified: environmental, organizational, legal and political. Also noted are the factors of a legal and political nature that affect governmental social policy. in the field of achieving sustainable development. New environmental and social instruments of modern governmental policy in the context of the transition to sustainable development have been developed: environmentalization and socialization of economic activity. Key words: sustainable development, ecologization of economic activity, socialization of economic activity.
Overcoming risks in the formation of environmental culture of students
Authors: Shefer Olga , Kraineva Svetlana , Lebedeva Tatyana , Elagina Vera , Erentraut Elena
Published: October 2021

The article presents the result of a study on overcoming risks in the formation of ecological culture among undergraduate students of a pedagogical university. Their readiness and ability to lead an ecological lifestyle and understanding of the essence of sustainable development and environmental policy of Russia, as well as their organization of their professional activities in the formation of the ecological worldview of schoolchildren. It is high-quality education and ecological consciousness that are the basis for sustainable personal and social development, which affects the formation of the ecological culture of all members of society. Therefore, ecological culture is the basis of activities to overcome complex environmental problems (both global and regional) and prevent their occurrence in the future. The study of ways and methods of overcoming risks in the formation of ecological culture is extremely important for Russia. Russia is striving to overcome the negative environmental consequences and to raise people with their professional activities who implement the ideas of sustainable development in life. One of the ways identified by the authors of the study is the organization of work of undergraduate students with online platforms: Stepik, Skillbox, GeekBrains, Coursera, Udemy. Open education is represented by electronic resources functioning at the pedagogical university that form an ecological culture. The article presents the results of a survey to identify the state of environmental culture among students of a pedagogical university and students of schools, leading to the conclusion that it is necessary to involve the ideas of “green” universities in the practice of teaching the younger generation. This will allow us to overcome risks in the formation of ecological culture in a new way in modern conditions of pedagogical universities. It will also contribute to improving the quality of life of the population in the conditions of sustainable development of society. The authors of the article associate the overcoming of most risks in the formation of environmental culture with the creation of conditions for improving the environmental training of a university student. To increase students ‘ motivation to study by means of solving research environmental-oriented tasks of a professionally applied orientation, the introduction of mathematical methods in solving environmental problems. Students develop mini-projects on environmental topics, prepare course and final qualifying works with environmental content, develop the content of educational practices. This allows you to simulate the professional activity of a teacher on the formation of ecological culture among students of schools, the participation of students in the All-Russian ecological quest «Share with us».
Formation of the foundations of ecological culture among preschoolers by means of art
Authors: Radynova O. P. , Gruzdova I. V. , Korsakova I. A.
Published: October 2021

The article reveals the problem of forming the foundations of ecological culture in preschool children by means of musical art. Formation of the foundations of ecological culture occurs not only on the basis of accumulation of natural history knowledge, in preschool childhood this process proceeds more efficiently if it is based on sensory cognition of the beauty and harmony of nature, the motives of a respectful attitude towards nature crystallize in the experience of emotional and value experiences. The article authors consider the mechanisms of formation of a child’s ecological culture in the process of perceiving the artistic and figurative content of music. Sensual experience as the basis of cognition in art makes it possible to form a system of value experiences, including those associated with the child’s attitude to animate and inanimate nature. Emotional responsiveness to the beauty of music, works of art reflecting images of nature is associated with responsiveness in life. The need to protect, preserve and increase the wealth of native nature can be brought up in the experience of communicating with music, if the child experiences the content of the musical image as a personally significant event.
Features of the design of social posters of the XXI century and their role in the formation of ecological culture
Authors: Vasilenko Elena , Vasilenko Pavel , Pallotta Valentina , Barsukova Natalia , Sichkar Tatyana
Published: October 2021

The article considers the poster design as a means of broadcasting and its role in the formation of ecological culture. The impact of the development of technological progress on the birth of completely new forms of the poster, which are not limited to one paper medium. The value of a social poster is in its content aspect, conceptual solution, well-chosen palette, composition. The language of graphic design changes along with the situation in society, becomes extremely figurative, exaggerated, metaphorical, symbolism takes the place of verbatim. The main task of the design of a social poster focused on nature conservation is to contribute to the formation of an ecological culture, starting with personal motivation for self-preservation and preservation of the environment, where the knowledge and skills of both each person individually and entire human communities. The purpose of the social poster is to orient the viewer to the commitment to the highest social values - such as humanism, love for people, for life, and nature. The poster is an iconic carrier of information, simple and understandable, which does not require intellectual efforts from the viewer and educates him both morally and aesthetically, influences a person’s emotions, his attitude to the environment.
Compensation ecogenic harm: experience of legal regulation
Authors: Cherepantseva Yulia Sergeevna , Ruzaeva Elena Mikhailovna
Published: October 2021

The article is devoted to the elucidation of the problems of compensation for environmental damage caused to human life and health by the adverse effects of the environment caused by radiation exposure. Based on the fact that the radioactive factor is the primary cause causing ecogenic harm, a definition of such harm is given, its content and characteristics are disclosed, the provisions of the current legislation that enshrine the main legal means to compensate for the harm caused to the victims are analyzed.
Cluster approach to production and consumption waste management in regional socio-economic systems
Authors: Timofeeva Olga , Minakova Irina , Bukreeva Tatyana , Starykh Svetlana , Dancea Lucrețiu
Published: October 2021

Nowadays, the ‘greening’ of the economy based on implementation of modern development priorities such as increasing the value of nature, natural resources, as well as a human being, human life and health has the prime importance for achieving sustainable development. Solving the problem of production and consumption waste is becoming one of the priority areas, since it simultaneously contains the following components: economic (disposal cost, saving natural resources), environmental (reducing releases of harmful substances into the environment) and social (new jobs, reducing the burden of diseases, fostering an attitude of care towards nature among the population). The creation and development of regional clusters of waste processing can be a key element in solving the problem.
Biofouling as one of the Factors of Sustainable Development of Shipbuilding
Authors: Mosunov Andrey , Evstigneev Vladislav
Published: October 2021

Sea transportation is one of the cheapest and most widespread types of cargo transportation, and the process of fouling of the vessel’s hull has an extremely negative impact on its maneuverability and running characteristics. This leads to excessive consumption of fuel, an increase in the cost of delivery of goods and environmental risks. Namely, when additional fuel is burned, the emission of the greenhouse gas CO2 increases. Considering the accompanying environmental risks in the long-term planning of the shipbuilding industry will ensure the sustainability of its development. In the study we suggest a simple way to assess quantitatively the development strategy of shipbuilding from the point of view of the accompanying economic and environmental consequences by constructing a matrix model for the industry development. The matrix model was applied to the Strategy for Development of the Shipbuilding Industry in Russia until 2035. In the future, on the basis of the offered model, it is possible to develop optimal environmentally neutral scenarios for shipbuilding development.
Risks of social relations ecological assimilation process
Authors: Strebkov Aleksandr , Gazimagomedov Gazimagomed , Musaev Abdurashid , Aleinikov Andrei , Sunami Artem
Published: October 2021

Nature is the essential life-giving condition for the humans and their activity. And this fact as no other implies sustainable management of the natural potential in order to produce and meet human needs. Ever more increasing importance of the ecological relations and their transformation into the autonomous relations and, therefore the establishment of their impact on the other social relations and subsequent submission of the social relations to the ecological ones, turns into the irreversible process which means that the ecological relations demand their inclusion in the industrial and property relations. Nonetheless, this process of the ecological assimilation proceeds controversially. The battle over the environmental agenda does not subside and this is the evidence of the interdisciplinary conflict, subject matter of which is the state of the environment that is predetermined by the competitive modes of cooperation which are natural for the free-market economy. The containment of the industrial relations’ ecological assimilation process from the market and state accelerates consolidation of the general public in their resistance to this tendency which results in the reduction of the environmental risks and disasters as their logical manifestation.
Some aspects of the problem of energy efficiency and energy saving in Russia
Authors: Nikiforov Aleksandr Aleksandrovich , Nikiforova Vera Dmitrievna , Khaikin Mark Mikhailovich
Published: October 2021

The article is devoted to the analysis of the current state of the Russian energy sector in the context of the gradual reform of the industry. The authors focused their attention on topical issues of energy efficiency and energy saving, using the methodology of space-time and comparative approaches to study. The following are highlighted as topical study tasks: 1) identification of trends and factors of changes in energy consumption of traditional and renewable energy sources, achievement of energy efficiency in Russia and abroad; 2) determination of the potential for investment attractiveness of traditional and renewable Russian energy; 3) substantiation of directions for increasing the level of energy efficiency and energy saving by reducing investment risks in the industry, improving the policy of tariff regulation, gradually eliminating cross-subsidizing, completing the consolidation processes in the power grid market, creating conditions for development of small-scale energy. In accordance with the tasks set, domestic and foreign scientific study in the field of energy conservation and energy efficiency, data from industry statistics, Rosstat are summarized. The results obtained are an intermediate stage in the study of the raised problem and may require clarification.
Logistics of urban transport infrastructure development as a mechanism for the formation of a comfortable urban environment (in the example of Yaroslavl)
Authors: Kiselev Alexander , Savicheva Anna , Firago Valery , Shkiotov Sergey
Published: October 2021

Currently in Russia the most serious attention is paid to the development of a comfortable urban environment. And there are already specific tasks of the President of the Russian Federation V.V. Putin on increasing the urban environment quality index by 2024 and reducing the number of cities with an unfavorable environment. However, the main problem in the development of a comfortable urban environment today is the state of the urban transport infrastructure and the complexity of its development. This is due to the constant growth in the number of urban residents, with an increase in the number of personal, public transport and freight vehicles necessary to ensure the life of cities, as well as the often poor condition of city roads and dense development of old city blocks, etc. As a result, today we need scientific approaches to solving the problems outlined in the article on the development of urban transport infrastructure, using for this logistics as a tool for effectively solving problems for the development of an urban comfortable environment, including using the experience already available in this area of cities such as Moscow, Kazan, etc. The article outlines topical problems associated with the implementation of the scientific concept of logistics for the development of urban transport infrastructure as a mechanism for solving the problems of forming an urban comfortable environment on the example of Yaroslavl, which are typical for most Russian cities, determined by the weak use of modern technologies in regional management planning.
Ecosystem methodology for the development of the scientific potential of the network interaction of economic agents in the digital environment
Authors: Simchenko Nataliia , Tsohla Svetlana , Fursov Viktor
Published: October 2021

The paper considers the study of the problem of the development of the scientific potential of the network interaction of economic agents in the digital environment based on the ecosystem methodology. The study of this problem was based on the use of analytical methods for reviewing the scientific interdisciplinary literature of international databases, methods for analyzing the digital transformation of management relations “ecosystem is a management system of an organization”, as well as methods for integrating heterogeneous economic data on the development of economic relations in the development of platform ecosystems. The most important result of the research is the conceptual substantiation of the formation of the scientific potential of the network interaction of economic agents based on the ecosystem development of forms of technological entrepreneurship and lifelong learning. The ecosystem methodology proposed by the authors is based on the identification of three types of relations “ecosystem is a management system”: intersystematic relations; relations of intra-organizational regulation; platform management relationship. The significance of the results obtained is due to the importance of developing the economy of ecosystems on the basis of interdisciplinary network integrativity of the interaction of economic agents in the digital environment.
Improvement and implementation of modern strategic management tools on the example of a commercial enterprise of the Kyrgyz Republic
Authors: Zenina Elena , Kramarenko Anna , Stoyka Maria
Published: October 2021

This study examines the objective foundations of strategic management as a necessary tool for studying the existing experience of the company, its indicators, as well as subsequent conclusions and justifications for the future chosen development strategy. The relevance of the research topic determines the modern challenges studied and considered in the work, and the external threats that companies face during the global economic crisis, taking into account macro and microeconomics, financial accounting and company marketing. The analysis of the existing main indicators of the activity of a commercial enterprise of the Kyrgyz Republic (on the example of “Energy Save” LLC) allows drawing conclusions and substantiating the most effective and available tools for drawing up a new development strategy for the company. The purpose of this study is to consider the foundations of strategic management, its role in the development of an enterprise, as well as to develop recommendations for improving the strategic management of “Energy Save” LLC.
Public and corporate human resources management programs as one of the factors of monocities modernization in the framework of sustainable development
Authors: Chikatueva L.A. , Okhotina T.A.
Published: October 2021

In this article, the author examines the reasons for social stratification of the country’s regions and singles out the difficult socio-economic situation of the majority of single-industry municipalities in Russia as one of the main ones. The aim of the study is to analyze the efficiency of use of human resources in the country as a whole, as well as the current state of single-industry towns and create a step-by-step plan for their modernization and restructuring as a necessary vector for sustainable economic development. The article emphasizes the need to integrate efforts on the part of the state, society and business in solving social problems in certain territories. The study was carried out using the following methods: observation, modeling, method of scientific abstraction, analysis and synthesis. The study result was development of a universal step-by-step plan for development of single-industry municipalities, substantiation of the possibility of its application as one of the factors for the effective use of human resources in a particular territory.
Alternatives to staff reduction in the context of labour digitalization
Authors: Babynina Liliya , Kartashova Larisa , Loktyukhina Natalia , Chernykh Ekaterina , Akhmedov Felix
Published: October 2021

The article discusses alternative forms of employment in the process of staff reduction with the development of information and communication technologies in the world of work. Using the results of the research, the authors propose to critically evaluate Russian legislation in terms of the regulation of self-employment, consider new forms of employment and remote work, legislatively enshrined in the Labour Code of the Russian Federation. One of the problems highlighted in the article has related to the lack of necessary digital skills for using the Internet, which limits the possibilities of the population and employers in using alternative forms of staff reduction and interaction with employment services. Changes in the structure of the economy, the transition of personnel to remote work are accompanied by a reduction in the participation in the trade union movement, as a result, of which an employee may be forced to terminate an employment contract without social guarantees and compensation. The authors of the article argue that alternative solutions to regulate employment of the population based on the principles of social partnership and uniting the efforts of all interested parties - the state and society, representatives of employers and workers themselves.
Comparative analysis of demographic potential of rural territories of the central black earth
Authors: Reutov Evgeny , Reutova Marina , Vangorodskaya Svetlana , Gaidukova Galina
Published: October 2021

The article presents the substantiation of the methodology for comparative analysis of the demographic potential of rural areas and identifies the main trends in the development of the demographic potential of rural areas of the Central Black Earth Economic Region. Rural areas are considered as an essential factor in the reproduction of the natural, economic, demographic and socio-cultural potential of Russian society. It has been substantiated that the main problems hindering sustainable social development are mainly due to the change in the balance between the urban and rural populations characteristic of the era of accelerated industrialization. The definition of demographic potential as a set of opportunities and conditions for the development of territories lying in the sphere of population reproduction is given, and a great variability of the concept of demographic potential in sociological and demographic discourses is noted. Taking into account two key factors of population dynamics – fertility and migration, it is proposed to measure the demographic potential of Russian municipalities by using indicators such as the proportion of the population of reproductive age, the birth rate and the coefficient of migration inflow/outflow of the population. The expediency of using available statistical data, adapted in relation to the proposed research methodology, is shown. Based on the generalization and analysis of statistical data characterizing the natural and migration movement of the population of rural areas of five regions of the Central Black Earth Economic Region, as well as the results of the sociological study “Mental inequalities as a factor in the social polarization of the Russian province” conducted in the Belgorod and Voronezh regions in 2018-2019, it was concluded that the rural areas of the Central Black Earth Economic Region are characterized by heterogeneity of the demographic potential, which in the Kursk and Tambov regions is acquiring the character of obvious degradation, and the migration attractiveness of the territories (with the exception of suburbs) has rather negative values.