bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Youth Social Selfie: Social Strategies of Regional Youth
Authors: Shapovalova Inna S. , Zavodyan Irina S.
Published: December 2024

Introduction. The relevance of the article is determined by the need for monitoring control of indicators and elements of social strategies of youth in the conditions of high social risks of the border region. The purpose of the article is to determine the typical social characteristics of regional young people based on key indicators of their social strategies.
Materials and Methods. The article examines the results and analysis of the materials of the 2023 study conducted in the Belgorod region using an online survey of young people aged 14 to 35 years. The use of this method made it possible to cover a large number of respondents, including in hard-to-reach areas and settlements of the region, to ensure the representativeness of the sample. The study involved 5881 people (schoolchildren, students and working youth from the region). The purpose of the study was to determine the characteristics and indicators of the social strategies of young people.
Results. The result of the study was a social portrait of regional youth based on key types of strategic dispositions and life plans for 12 social strategies. Key potentials were identified related to career ambitions, orientation to traditional family values, desire for education and self-development, attention to one’s own health, and the need for self-realization. Risks that could seriously damage to regional human capital were identified: economic infantilism combined with high economic aspirations, social passivity and political egocentrism, situational (selective) spirituality, increased migration potential (orientation to leave the region).
Discussion and Conclusion. As a final conclusion, it is worth emphasizing the informational and analytical capabilities of the social portrait of regional youth based on social strategies: the features of the portrait allow us to determine the possibilities of future social investments of young people in the regions, to clarify the problems and deficiencies of socialization effects, and to formulate tasks to ensure the possibility of implementation of life plans of young people for state and municipal government bodies. The materials of the article may be in demand by state youth policy management bodies of various levels, state and municipal administration bodies, youth organizations and educational institutions.
Neonatal lupus in an infant with maternal history of Jessner’s lymphocytic infiltrate
Authors:   Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Secunderabad, India, Katakam Bhumesh Kumar , Dhabal Arunima ,   Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Kolkata, India, Gurram Narsimha Rao Netha ,   Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Secunderabad, India, Chintagunta Sudharani ,   Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Secunderabad, India
Published: December 2024

Introduction and aim. Neonatal lupus erythematosus (NLE) is a rare autoimmune condition occurring in infants born to mothers with circulating antinuclear autoantibodies, particularly anti-Ro and anti-La. It presents with a characteristic cutaneous rash, which may be accompanied by systemic manifestations. The condition is mostly self-limited, although congenital heart block, if present, is irreversible. We report a rare case of cutaneous NLE in an infant of a mother with a prior history of Jessner’s lymphocytic infiltration of skin (JLIS), which is arguably a variant of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (LE).
Description of the case. This report concerns an infant presenting with cutaneous manifestations of NLE, without any systemic involvement. The mother was asymptomatic, but had been previously diagnosed with JLIS. The diagnosis of NLE was made based on serological results from both the infantile and maternal blood. Conservative management was sufficient to achieve complete resolution.
Conclusion. The case underscores the importance of considering NLE in infants presenting with annular rash, even in asymptomatic mothers with no known rheumatic disease. It also suggests that JLIS may belong to the same spectrum as LE, rather than being a separate entity. This warrants careful prenatal monitoring in mothers with a concurrent or prior diagnosis of JLIS.
Doctoral dissertations in nursing – research protocols in a multicenter comparative study
Authors:   Centre for Research in Health Technologies and Services Research, Coimbra, Portugal, Teixeira-Santos Luísa , Cerveny Martin ,   Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Kosice, Kosice, Slovakia, Collins Daniela ,   School of Nursing and Midwifery, London South Bank University, London, United Kingdom, Nagórska Małgorzata ,   Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland, Patel Harshida ,   Institute of Health and Care Sciences, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Göteborg, Sweden, Shao Joy ,   Coach Lane Campus West, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, Sihvola Saija ,   Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland, Simoes Angela ,   University of Applied Sciences de Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal, Warshawski Sigalit ,   Nursing Department, The Stanley Steyer School of Health Professions, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Israel, Luiking Marie-Louise ,   Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
Published: December 2024

Introduction and aim. Nursing doctoral research is vital for advancing the field, improving patient care, and addressing complex healthcare challenges. It contributes to evidence-based practices, innovative interventions, and the development of skilled nurse researchers and leaders, shaping the future of healthcare through enhanced knowledge and informed policy decisions. This scoping review aims to map the landscape of PhD dissertations in the nursing domain. Inclusion criteria: This scoping review will consider doctoral studies in nursing domain published in Dutch, English, Finnish, Hebrew, Portuguese, Polish, Slovak, Swedish, published between 2020–2023.
Material and methods. The search strategy was to find published literature in the following electronic databases: CINHAL, PubMed, SCOPUS, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection, and ERIC. Additionally, national repositories of several countries was explored, and contact established with universities represented by the members of this research team. The screening process entailed two steps carried out by two independent reviewers: firstly, screening by title and abstract and secondarily by full text. Data describes the literature according to the review research questions that were defined following the PPC mnemonic. Data will be presented graphically when possible and accompanied by a narrative that describes the Ph.D. dissertation characteristics.
Conclusion. Identifying areas of research in nursing contributes to the development of nursing as a science.
Cryptogenic stroke in a young patient after COVID-19 infection – a case report
Authors:   Department of Neurology, Grodno State Medical University, Grodno, Belarus, Liyanage L.R. Sathisha Deshan , Purvishbhai Soni Karsh ,   Department of Neurology, Grodno State Medical University, Grodno, Belarus, Antipina Ekaterina Olegovna ,   Department of Neurology, Grodno State Medical University, Grodno, Belarus
Published: December 2024

Introduction and aim. Cryptogenic stroke (CS) is a type of cerebral ischemia in which the cause is unknown or unclear. It can be difficult to determine the cause of CS because of various factors, such as incomplete investigations or the transient or reversible nature of the event. Infections can increase the risk of stroke by causing localized inflammation of the meninges and cerebral parenchyma, systemic inflammation, coagulation, and endothelial dysfunction. COVID-19-related cerebrovascular events can happen due to a hypercoagulable state from systemic inflammation and cytokine storm, post-infectious immune-mediated responses, and direct viral-induced endothelitis, which can lead to angiopathic thrombosis.
Description of the case. A 25-year-old male was diagnosed with mild semantic aphasia. The patient had a history of moderate COVID-19 infection. An angiography revealed that the M2 segment of the middle cerebral artery in the left hemisphere was not contrasted, indicating an occlusion. MRI and CT scans showed evidence of ischemic changes in the left hemisphere of the brain. The patient was treated with several drugs, including antiplatelet and neuroprotective drugs.
Conclusion. Our case demonstrates that autoimmune antibody formation, specifically antinuclear antibodies, can cause vasculopathy, leading to thrombus formation and stroke. It suggests a potential link between autoimmune antibody formation and stroke in COVID-19 patients.
General Educational Institutions of Tyumen in 1945–1953
Authors: Borodulina Elena , Skochin Artyom
Published: December 2024

Introduction. The aim of the work is to determine the significance of the transformation of the educational process in general educational institutions of Tyumen in the post-war period. In the context of the study, the authors study the expansion of the network and the technical condition of general educational institutions, note changes in the staffing of schools, reveal various aspects of the methodological training of teachers, as well as the process of transforming the educational programs of educational institutions. Methods and materials. The basis of the research work was made up of previously unpublished archival records and statistical materials, regulations that were published as part of collections of documents during the period under study, as well as information from periodicals of the post-war years. In addition, over the past decade, a significant number of regional studies have appeared in historiography concerning the problem of school education in the period under study. Analysis. Soviet education in 1945–1953 was experiencing a serious crisis. School buildings in need of repair, lack of a sufficient number of classrooms and teaching staff, difficult financial and living conditions of general education institutions, difficulties in implementing the law on universal education, increasing requirements for the general education training of students and the teaching activities of teachers – these are not all the problems that Soviet education faced in the post-war period. Results. The researchers come to the conclusion that the post-war years became an important time for the transformation of the educational process in the schools of Tyumen, causing its transition to peacetime. During the study period, the network of educational institutions in the city was expanding, and the number of students was also growing. At the same time, a number of problems remained unresolved, which concerned the low technical condition of educational institutions and multi-shift classes. In the mid-1940s and early 1950s, in the schools of the city, there was an increase in the number, experience, and level of education of teaching staff. Author’s contribution. The search, systematization, and analysis of archival documents, regulations, periodicals, as well as research literature on the topic of research work, followed by composing the main part of the article, was carried out by Candidate of Sciences (History), Associate Professor of the Department of History of Tyumen State University, E.V. Borodulina. Posing general conclusions and checking references was carried out by A.V. Skochin. Funding. The study was carried out with the financial support of the Russian Foundation for Basic Research within the framework of the scientific project No. 20-49-720018.
Water Security of the Kazakhstan-Russia Border River Basins: Kazakhstan’s Perspective
Authors: Abdrakhmanov Kairat , Golunov Serghei , Muzdybayev Murat , Karakulov Yergali , Kabdeshev Arman
Published: December 2024

Introduction. The article analyzes water security issues in river basins of the Kazakhstan-Russia border region, as well as transboundary cooperation in this area. These issues are analyzed from a Kazakhstani perspective, which has distinct characteristics compared to the Russian perspective but cannot be considered without taking the latter into account. Methods and materials. The study is based on the concept of water security. For the first time, the northern water basins of Kazakhstan with their transboundary rivers are viewed through the lens of this concept as a single entity with common problems, many of which require solutions at the international level. The study also relies on an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of Kazakhstan-Russia agreements on transboundary river issues, as well as a quantitative analysis of water levels, pollution, and other characteristics of the relevant water basins. Data obtained from Kazakhstani state institutions, particularly from the state enterprise “Kazhydromet,” are analyzed. Using this data and the ArcGIS program, maps of Kazakhstan’s hydrographic basins were compiled. Analysis. The key security issues of the northern Kazakhstani transboundary water basins, including water scarcity, floods, pollution, and the degradation of biodiversity in coastal areas, are examined. Additionally, the effectiveness of Kazakhstan-Russia cross-border cooperation in addressing these issues is evaluated. Results. In the long term, water scarcity is the most serious challenge to water security, but natural disasters also require serious attention and more effective transboundary cooperation. It would be unjustified to place the primary responsibility on either single side for the water security issues in the region, as both countries have similar infrastructure and inherited economic development priorities from the Soviet era. The effectiveness of Kazakhstan-Russia cooperation in addressing water security issues remains ambiguous: on the one hand, the parties strive to resolve existing problems constructively, but on the other hand, their willingness to undertake coordinated and costly steps is quite limited. Contributions. K. Abdrakhmanov conducted SWOT analysis of empirical issues related to transboundary rivers and (together with S. Golunov) issues of transboundary cooperation between Kazakhstan and Russia; S. Golunov conceptualized the problem of water security, applied it to the empirical parts of the work, and analyzed the issues of floods and threats to biodiversity; M. Muzdybayev collected and analyzed data on hydrography, hydrology, water use, and the environmental state of Kazakhstan’s water basins; Ye. Karakulov and A. Kabdeshev categorized and compiled cartographic material for the hydrographic basins of Kazakhstan using the ArcGIS program.
“Colonial Question” in European Collective Memory: Review of Recent Studies
Authors: Nelaeva Galina
Published: December 2024

Introduction. The “critical turn” in modern humanities and social sciences has led researchers to rethink the contemporary global processes in terms of the inclusion/exclusion of actors in accepted narratives. The “women’s question” and “the voice of the subalterns” represent only a small part of hotly debated topics in academia and in the public sphere. Research on the memory of the traumatic past in European countries is also highly topical due to the fact that when faced with modern challenges, the European Union is trying to “re-assemble” its identity and declare itself as a global player, an actor with unity and certain “common values,” among which is shared memory of the past. Methods and materials. Through comprehensive analysis of recent research on the memory of colonialism in European countries, four countries are compared: France, Great Britain, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Analysis. A group of factors is identified that influence the perception of the past and its representation in urban places, in public discussions, on television, in mass culture, etc. Such factors include, in particular, the presence of a large and organized diaspora from the former colonies, the spread of modern technologies, the activities of veterans’ and former settlers’ associations, the interest of the younger generation in their past, etc. Results. As the study shows, the memory of the past continues to be a complex and contradictory phenomenon in the cultural and political life of European countries. Official discourses of memory are constantly challenged by actors who disagree with the interpretation of past events. The process of accepting the tragic past is not always accompanied by concrete measures, such as the payment of reparations, ceremonies to commemorate the victims of atrocities, memorial days, etc., and among the population there is still nostalgia for the colonial past.
Analysis of the Activities of “Science Journal of Volgograd State University. History. Area Studies. International Relations” for 10 Years (2014–2023)
Authors: Gorelkin Vitaliy , Rybalko Natalia
Published: December 2024

Introduction. “Science journal of Volgograd State University. History. Area Studies. International Relations” has been published 6 times a year since 2014, and since the second half of 2015, it has had a new editorial board and editorial staff under the leadership of Chief Editor, Doctor of Sciences (History), Professor Igor Olegovich Tyumentsev. The purpose of the article is to trace the quantitative and qualitative changes that have occurred over the ten-year period of the journal’s activity and to identify the main achievements of the journal. Methods and Materials. The study is based on the materials of 60 issues of the journal for the period from 2014 to 2023; descriptive, comparative and quantitative methods of analysis were used. Analysis. The analysis of the main stages of the journal’s development related to changes in strategy, renewal of the editorial board and editorial staff, and inclusion of the journal in international citation databases was conducted. The article presents statistics on the number and volume of published articles, the composition of authors taking into account their territorial affiliation, the composition of the reviewer pool, the number of citations of the journal, the distribution of articles by scientific direction and subject. Results. It was possible to show the place of the journal in the national and international rankings, the degree of integration of the journal into the international scientific space, and the positive dynamics of development. A direct connection was traced between the achievements of the journal and the main factors contributing to this: active joint work of the editorial staff and the editorial board, financial support from the Volgograd State University, the transition to a parity release of thematic and non-thematic issues, and tightening of requirements for the quality of articles and reviewing. Authors’ contribution. N.V. Rybalko prepared the sections “Introduction” and “Historiography” and, analyzed changes in the composition of the editorial staff of the journal and the quantitative and regional composition of authors and reviewers. V.A. Gorelkin described the development strategy of the journal and presented an analysis of indexing, citation, journal ratings, and publication topics. The remaining sections were written jointly.
“Old Field”, “Regularity” and “Of Blessed Memory” Defender of the Cossacks: Justice and Antiquity as Values in the Movements of the Don Cossacks of the 17th – 18th Centuries
Authors: Mininkov Nikolai
Published: December 2024

Introduction. During the period of transition from freedom and independence during the time of the Moscow state, the Don Cossacks experienced the process of their formation as a military estate of the Russian Empire and constantly fought for justice in relations with the Russian authorities. This is how the transition to the status of the service class of the Russian Empire took place. Justice found the realization through an attitude towards antiquity, which was recognized as corresponding to justice, and to novelty, which was perceived as a violation of justice, but over time, it became a new tradition that corresponded to ideas of justice. Methods. Modern historical research is characterized by a reliance on a value-based approach for analyzing specific phenomena and processes of the past. Such an analysis makes it possible to identify the presence of significant social value and its realization in certain historical conditions. Justice was such a value for the Don Cossacks. Analysis and results. The Don Cossacks defended the traditions of the “old field” during the Bulavin Rebellion and persistently resisted threats of conversion to “regularity” in the second half of the 18th century for justice and observance of the traditions of Cossack antiquity in the organization of resettlement to the Caucasian line. A value-based approach to the study of the history of the Don Cossacks allows us to fully, deeply, and precisely achieve understanding of the community itself about new living conditions, its attitude towards them, and its perception of changes when correlating them with its idea of justice as a social value.
The effect of thermal cycling on the thermal and chemical stability of paraffin phase change materials (PCMs) composites
Authors: Wadee Ahmad , Walker Pete , McCullen Nick , Ferrandiz-Mas Veronica
Published: December 2024

This paper is the first study to present the long-term performance of a gypsum and cement plasters which can be used to retrofit existing buildings and reduce their energy consumption. It is comprised of high energy storage loaded granules, known as composite PCMs or form-stable PCMs (FSPCMs), containing three types of organic phase change materials (PCM), with phase change transitions between 18 °C and 25 °C. PCMs are effective thermal energy storage systems as they improve thermal comfort of occupants in buildings by reducing temperature fluctuations. As PCMs will undergo many phase transitions throughout their normal life cycle, the effects of thermal cycling on their long-term stability and performance are important considerations in their selection. The limited understanding on the long-term stability and potential for degradation of PCMs has restricted wider use of these materials in the construction sector. In this research, cement mortar and gypsum plaster specimens were subjected to 700 thermal cycles using an environmental chamber. After cycling, experimental results revealed a reduction of latent heat in the solidification process by up to 23% for the pure PCMs and up to 57% for the PCM loaded granules. However, once the PCMs had been incorporated into either the gypsum plaster or cement mortars, there was no significant reduction in the thermal conductivity or the specific heat capacity of these materials. Thermal cycling did not decrease the effectiveness of PCM composites, and so increasing their potential for wider acceptance of these products and use by the construction industry. This will aid the retrofitting of existing low energy efficient buildings to achieve Net-Zero targets.
Effects of some treatments on seed dormancy in branched asphodel (Asphodelus ramosus L.)
Authors: Erbaş Filiz
Published: December 2024

Branched asphodel (Asphodelus ramosus L.) is an unpalatable geophyte that has been increasing spreading in the pastures of Aegean region of Türkiye. To formulate effective management strategies at various growth phases, it is necessary to initiate the germination of dormant seeds. Preliminary experiments indicated that branched asphodel seeds germinated better in darkness than in light. Several dormancy-release techniques were tested to develop a rapid, uniform and better germination protocol for branched asphodel seeds including cold stratification at +4 and -18 °C, mechanical scarification with sandpaper, chemical scarification with sulfuric acid, ethanol or hydrogen peroxide and application of chemicals, i.e., gibberellic acid or potassium nitrate. Chemical scarification with 95% sulfuric acid (for 1 min) or 20 mM or 40 mM hydrogen peroxide (for 24 hours) resulted in the highest germination percentages (over 81.3%) and adequately reduced Mean Germination Time (MGT). While chemical scarification with sulfuric acid for 5, 15, and 30 min also reduced MGT, extending scarification duration beyond one-minute decreased germination rates. Lower germination rates with gibberellic acid treatment and increased germination with scarification methods suggest that the seeds have physical dormancy rather than physiological dormancy. Manual scarification with sandpaper achieved germination rates over 75% and reduced MGT by more than 57%. In conclusion, manual sandpaper application considered to be preferable for avoiding the adverse effects of chemical treatments while providing an acceptable germination rate.
Evaluation of pathogenic variation among Rhizoctonia solani isolates infecting different crops and potential biocontrol agents
Authors: Rhouma Abdelhak , Hajji-hedfi Lobna , Khaire Pravin Babasaheb , Matrood Abdulnabi
Published: December 2024

Rhizoctonia solani is an important broad-spectrum fungal pathogen that infects over 200 plant species including tomato, melon, and watermelon. This study evaluated the pathogenicity of various R. solani isolates (Rs26, Rs94, Rs13, Rs57, and Rs123) and the efficacy of biological agents (Trichoderma harzianum, T. viride, Metarhizium sp., Gliocladium sp.) under laboratory and greenhouse conditions for eco-friendly disease management. The results of the pathogenicity assay confirmed the varying aggressiveness of the isolates, with Rs94 and Rs13 causing the most severe disease in watermelon (disease severity (DS) = 3.80 and 3.83, disease severity index (DSI) = 90.43% and 95.75%, respectively). Similarly, isolate Rs26 displayed the highest pathogenicity in tomatoes (DS = 3.84; DSI = 94.86%). Melon exhibited high susceptibility across all isolates, with consistently high DS and DSI values exceeding 2.59 and 80.97%, respectively. Subsequent in vitro and in vivo assays demonstrated the antifungal potential of all tested agents against R. solani isolates. Notably, Trichoderma spp. displayed the most consistent and significant inhibition (mycelial growth reduction 82.97%-94.67%), with T. harzianum demonstrating superior performance. Greenhouse trials confirmed the effectiveness of T. harzianum as a preventative treatment, enhancing plant enzyme activity [peroxidase = 4.97-5.29 units g-1 ml-1 min-1 for tomato and watermelon, respectively; catalase = 99.93-101.22 units g-1 ml-1 min-1 for watermelon and melon, respectively] and significantly reducing disease severity index (DSI < 12.43%). These findings highlight the potential of T. harzianum as a sustainable and eco-friendly strategy for managing R. solani damping-off disease in tomato, melon, and watermelon crops.
Religious Credences as Hinges: A Commentary on Van Leeuwen's Religion as Make-Believe
Authors: Van Eyghen Hans , Cavallarin Alberto
Published: December 2024

In this commentary, we critically discuss Neil van Leeuwen’s book Religion as Make-Believe: A Theory of Belief, Imagination, and Group Identity. We argue that his portrayal of religious credences bears remarkable similarities to what certain epistemologists refer to as “hinges.” We furthermore argue that these similarities lead to a different perspective on the rationality of religious credence than the one advanced by Van Leeuwen.
The Complex Relationships between Different Beliefs: A Commentary on Van Leeuwen's Religion as Make-Believe
Authors: Oviedo Lluis
Published: December 2024

Although Van Leeuwen’s Religion as Make-Believe: A Theory of Belief, Imagination, and Group Identity contributes to a better understanding of the dynamics of religious beliefs, it raises several questions and invites a deeper discussion in order to better assess the specific features of these beliefs in relation to other belief systems. The limitations observed could help us better understand the complex relationships between different beliefs as they emerge in different social spheres, with their own codes and applications.
An experimental study of a liquid metal MHD flow in a rectangular cuvette in the presence of electrical conductivity inhomogeneity
Authors:   Institute of Continuous Media Mechanics UB RAS, Eltishchev Vladislav A. , Losev Gennadiy L. ,   Institute of Continuous Media Mechanics UB RAS
Published: December 2024

We have experimentally investigated a flow caused by inhomogeneity of the conductivity field of a conducting liquid in an external magnetic field. Flows in two configurations are considered: with a co-directional flow of electric current and action of the external magnetic field and with their orthogonal orientation. The structure of a large-scale vortex flow and the dependence of the flow intensity on the magnitude of the force influence have been found.
On statistical properties of shell models of turbulence
Authors:   Institute of Continuous Media Mechanics UB RAS, Shestakov Aleksandr V. , Frick Peter G. ,   Institute of Continuous Media Mechanics UB RAS
Published: December 2024

We have conducted statistical analysis of the characteristics of the velocity field pulsations, spectral energy flux, and energy dissipation rate in the framework of two types of shell models of developed turbulence. It is shown that the probability distribution functions of the spectral energy flux of the considered models differ fundamentally: in one model the energy flux fluctuates but remains mainly positive, with a very small fraction of negative values, while in the other model the range of fluctuations is much wider and the probability of negative values is comparable to the probability of positive values. For the same initial conditions, only the first-order statistical moment coincides. Qualitative coincidence is demonstrated by the distribution function of the energy dissipation rate. It is important that, in spite of such different statistical properties of the cascade energy flux, both models reproduce equally well the statistics of the high-order moments for the velocity field pulsations. This fact is noteworthy because the behavior of the high-order structural functions is believed to be determined by the probability distribution function of the energy dissipation rate and/or the spectral energy flux density.
The conflict of innovators and adaptors in the business processes of research and development in a company: the socio-physical approach to resolving contradictions
Authors: Orlova E. V.
Published: December 2024

The article is devoted to studying a social conflict between two groups of employees of a company during the process of development and implementation of innovation – the innovators and the adaptors. The purpose of the study is to justify the opportunity and the potential effects of applying the new approach based on socio-physical analogies to model and manage the conflicts in research and development process in a company. The author suggests a methodology based on contemporary post-non-classical paradigm formed on the principles of global evolutionism, interdisciplinarity, openness and non-linearity; on socio-physical approach to assessing the conflict; on the historical method of studying social phenomena in time and determining the connection between the past, present and future; on criticaldialectical method of analyzing the contradictions between social groups as the source of transformation; on the systematic analysis of the conflict as a complex self-developing in time process and the systematic synthesis for resolving social contractions in the research and development process in a company. The author introduces a method for classifying employees into two groups depending on their attitude to new ideas, solutions and way of behavior in solving creative tasks – the innovators and the adaptors. It is believed that project teams in development and implementation of innovation should consist of employees of both types. However, working in one team with people of antagonistic views can cause conflict situations. It is justified that to model and manage such social conflicts it is possible to apply methods of socio-physics ensuring the representation of conflict as a change in behavioral reactions and aimed at ensuring the cohesion of group members and their depolarization. The significance of the study lies in providing the opportunity to analyze the contradictions of the participants’ interests in the process of their interaction in performing the tasks of development and implementation of innovation on the basis of socio-physical approach. The developed methodology takes into account the revealed peculiarities of the research and development process, complex intra-group and intergroup relations of the confl icting groups, allows working out the requirements to modelling the process of the conflict interaction and forecasting its development scenarios.
The strategy of improving labour productivity on the basis of investment into health capital
Authors: Tian A. Yu. , Kelchevskaya N. R.
Published: December 2024

In terms of growing competition companies have to constantly improve their production processes and seek for reserves for further development. One of the perspective solutions to this problem is investment in human capital of the staff, and in particular, into programs aimed at healthcare. The purpose of the article is to study company healthcare programs as one of the means of investment in health capital and a factor of increasing labour productivity and the further development of recommendations on improving the effect of these programs. Two big metallurgical companies were chosen as the objects of the study, and the data from their annual reports was used to carry out the comparative analysis of the content of the companies’ healthcare programs, to evaluate the effectiveness of the investment on the basis of injury rates, and to check the hypothesis of the impact of investments in health capital on labor productivity. The results of the study have shown that the companies under consideration differ in the approaches to formulate the content of the companies’ healthcare programs: one of the companies applies the complex approach involving a wide range of measures while another one focuses on solutions that are more individual for the employees. The analysis of the injury rates has revealed that both companies demonstrate higher standards in labour safety in comparison with the average industry level. The correlation analysis has proved that there is a dependence of investment in the health capital on the labour productivity. In conclusion he author makes some recommendations for the employers on optimization of investment in the personnel health capital. The results obtained emphasize the signifi cance of the company healthcare programs for increasing the effectiveness of the company performance and point out the importance of further research to optimize these programs and develop more effi cient methods of strengthening the employees’ health within the employers’ initiatives.
Russian and foreign experience of using digital twins in the energy sector
Authors: Gvozdyanyy S. E. , Myaskov A. V.
Published: December 2024

The article studies the practice of implementing the technology of creating digital twins in the energy system of foreign countries and that of the Russian Federation. The purpose of the study is to identify the key areas of application of the technology as well as the best Russian and international practices. The tasks include analyzing the factors of the internal and external environment that affect the pace of digitalization of the entire industry and implementation of the digital twin technology in particular. The study focuses on analyzing the problems and benefits of using the technology in solving regional energy problems as well as on evaluation of the impact of digitalization process on financial indicators of energy companies and the prospects for further expanded use of digital twin technology in Russia’s energy industry. The practice of implementation of digital twins by energy companies of Finland, Slovakia and Russia studied within the research carried out prove high effectiveness of their application in solving regional tasks of power industry by increasing their productivity and reliability of the distribution networks’ performance. Moreover, the projects of digitalization involving digital twins ensure the growth of the companies’ profits and profitability increasing their further potential for the implementation of innovation technologies.
The experience of leading countries in strategic planning and the possibility of its application in Russia
Authors: Shvetsova A. A. , Manaeva I. V.
Published: December 2024

National competitiveness and sustainability of socio-economic processes in towns and regions of the Russian Federation is directly dependent on the competent strategic planning, and it determines the need to study international experience in this subject area. The article presents a review of strategic planning documents of the European Union, Germany, France, the United States of America and the People’s Republic of China. The study of the international experience will allow implementing their best practices in a number of individual areas of strategic planning of the Russian Federation including the promotion of Russia’s interests and values in the neighbour countries (Belarus, Kazakhstan, China, etc.) (EU experience); development of strategies and programs through government orders (the experience of France); determination of priority directions of developing the national economy at the federal level, the level of subjects, business and society (the US experience); coordination of strategic planning with all representatives of the public before starting the programs’ implementation (the experience of China). The results of the analysis of the documents also can be used as atheoretical base in separate sections of educational disciplines as well as in scientific research conducted in the field of strategic planning.
Premature dropout from Psychotherapy and Helping Skills: An empirical study
Authors: Santangelo Pablo Rafael , Conde Karina , Mangini Carlina , Montes Silvana
Published: December 2024

Objective: to evaluate the relationship between the self-perception of therapeutic skills and the premature termination of treatments. Additionally, to assess whether there are differences among therapists regarding dropout rates and the stage of treatment where dropout is most common. Methodology:  a longitudinal study with an initial clinical sample of N = 188 patients. Therapists were administered the Counselor Activity Self-Efficacy Scales (CASES). A univariate descriptive analysis was conducted on the characteristics of the therapists and, separately, the patients. Generalized estimating equations with a binomial family, logistic link, and exchangeable correlation matrix were used to predict dropout rates. Results: insight skills increased the likelihood of continuing psychotherapy by 8%, exploration by 10%, and action by 18%. There were no significant differences between therapists and patients who dropped out during the initial sessions. Conclusion: the self-perception of therapeutic skills such as insight, exploration, and action increases the probability of continuity in psychotherapy, although no significant differences were observed in early dropout rates between therapists and patients.
e primary objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between self-perceived therapeutic skills and premature treatment termination. Additionally, the study aimed to determine whether there were differences among therapists regarding treatment dropout and timing of dropout. A non-experimental study was conducted with an initial clinical sample of n=188 patients and n=11 psychotherapists. Psychotherapists completed the Counsellor Activity Self-Efficacy Scale (CASES). Univariate descriptive analysis was performed to examine the characteristics of both therapists and patients. Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) models with a binomial family, logit link, and exchangeable correlation matrix were used for dropout prediction. The results suggested that skills associated with increased probabilities of psychotherapy sustaining were:  Insight (8%), Exploration (10%), and Action (18%). No significant differences were found among therapists, and clients were more likely to drop out in the early stages of treatment. Conclusion: This work demonstrates an association between the perception of basic skills and dropout; however, this is the first study to evaluate therapist characteristics and dropout in psychotherapy within our context. Further studies are needed to better understand dropout rates in psychotherapy.
Hábitos saludables y estado nutricional en niños de educación básica media de las unidades educativas privadas de la parroquia El Sagrario del cantón Loja
Authors: Montoya Jaramillo Verónica , Peralta Torres Erika
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: eterminar los hábitos saludables y el estado nutricional en niños que cursan la educación básica media en las unidades educativas privadas de la parroquia El Sagrario del cantón Loja. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, con diseño transversal, que incluyó una muestra de 270 niños. Para la recolección de datos se aplicaron el Cuestionario de Hábitos de Salud, el Cuestionario de Actividad Física para Niños y la Encuesta de Hábitos de Sueño Infantil. Además, se evaluaron el peso y la talla de los participantes para determinar su estado nutricional. Resultados: Los resultados muestran que el 75.09% de los niños consumen tres comidas diarias, el 98.56% incluyen proteínas regularmente en su dieta, el 93.14% consumen frutas y verduras, el 96.03% tienen un adecuado consumo de agua, y el 98.92% consumen comida procesada. Sin embargo, el 47.65% presentan hábitos no saludables relacionados con la interacción entre el consumo de alimentos y el entretenimiento digital. Asimismo, el 48.74% de los niños tienen un consumo elevado de entretenimiento digital durante la semana y los fines de semana. En cuanto a la actividad física, el 59.93% de los niños tienen un nivel de actividad física bajo. Además, el 62.82% presentan hábitos inadecuados de sueño. En relación con el estado nutricional, el 44.41% de los niños tienen bajo peso, mientras que el 5.77% presentan sobrepeso. Conclusión: aunque la mayoría de los niños tienen hábitos saludables en aspectos relacionados con la alimentación, existen áreas críticas que requieren atención, como los bajos niveles de actividad física, los hábitos inadecuados de sueño y la interacción perjudicial entre el consumo de alimentos y el entretenimiento digital. También se evidencia un porcentaje significativo de desnutrición y sobrepeso. En respuesta a estos hallazgos, se implementó una estrategia educativa dirigida a los padres y niños para fomentar el desarrollo de correctos hábitos saludables y mejorar los resultados obtenidos en la investigación.
DIPOLE AND QUADRUPOLE MOMENTS OF E3- IONS OF EX3 MOLECULES IN CRYSTALLINE AND GASEOUS STATES
Authors:   Kazan (Volga region) Federal University, KHALITOV K.F. , KHALITOV F.G. ,   Kazan State Power Engineering University
Published: December 2024

Quantitative relations between the values of quadrupole interaction constants e 2 Qq / h , parameters J , and dipole moments have been obtained for a series of molecules of tetrahedral structure EX3 (E = N, As, Sb, Bi; X = F, Cl, Br, J, Ph, H, Me). It is shown that for compounds with trigonal-pyramidal structure close to C 3 υ symmetry, the relations between the values of e 2 Qq / h and the relative value of the ionization potential J are described by an exponential dependence. For molecules with a significant asymmetry parameter η, deviations from this curve are observed. The dependences of e 2 Qq / h values on the dipole moments μE3- of E3- ions of EX3 molecules are explained by the total interaction of the electric fields of the crystal and valence electrons with the quadrupole nucleus. The dependences of the values of the NMR frequencies ν(E) of (75As and 121Sb) atoms and ν(X) of (35Cl , 79Br, and 125I) atoms on μE3- are established. Linear correlations are also observed for the screening constants in the NMR spectra of 19F fluorine atoms.
STRUCTURAL-PHASE STATES AND DISLOCATION SUBSTRUCTURE OF HYPEREUTECTOID STEEL RAILS AFTER OPERATION
Authors:   Tomsk State University of Architecture and Building, POPOVA N.A. , GROMOV V.E. ,   Siberian State Industrial University, IVANOV YU.F. ,   Institute of High Current Electronics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, PORFIRIEV M.A. ,   Siberian State Industrial University, SEREBRYAKOVA A.A. ,   Siberian State Industrial University, PEREGUDOV O.A. ,   Omsk State Technical University, ZHIRKOVA E.N. ,   Siberian State Industrial University
Published: December 2024

Using the methods of transmission diffraction electron microscopy, a quantitative analysis of the evolution of the phase composition and fine structure along the radius of the fillet of the rail head made of hypereutectoid E90HAF steel was carried out after operation on the Trans-Baikal Railway. The studies were carried out at distances of 0 (the top layer of the «wheel-rail» contact surface), 2, and 10 mm. An analysis was made of the fine structure, size, and distribution density of carbide particles, scalar and excess dislocation density, torsional curvature of the crystal lattice, and the amplitude of internal stresses. The sources of internal stresses are determined and the places where microcracks originate are identified.
Text as the material basis of polymodal exercises in a non-linguistic university
Authors:   Kirov State Medical University, Kirillovykh Alexandra A. , Kuklina Svetlana S. ,   Vyatka State University, Grecu Yuliya V. ,   Vyatka State University
Published: December 2024

Communicative-cognitive and polymodal approaches standpoint is used to examine professional texts as material means of polymodal exercises and to determine their significant characteristics, selection principles, and organization principles for elementary foreign language education in a non-linguistic university. The theoretical, empirical, and statistical methods were used to conduct the study and develop professional text typology considering current situation in the educational environment.