bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analyzing Interaction Patterns on Dating Sites: A Generic Structure Potential Approach
Authors: Olawe O. E.
Published: September 2024

Online dating has become a popular stage to find a romantic partner. In such context, interlocutors must employ language carefully to reveal their intentions, attract attention and as well sustain intimacy with their potential partners. While previous studies have explored aspects such as self-disclosure and linguistic strategies in impression formation, there remains a gap in understanding the structured interactions that occur between potential partners on dating sites. This study, therefore, investigated the linguistic elements and interactional structures characterizing online dating discourse, focusing on two popular platforms, Tinder and Tagged. Adopting Halliday and Hasan’s Generic Structure Potential framework, the study examined conversations of thirty participants (potential partners) whose relationship ranges between two weeks to three months. Findings revealed seven key stages: Discourse Initiation (DI), Introduction (INTR), Question and Response (QAR), Request (RQ), Admiration (AD), Declaration of Dating Intention (DDI), and Topic Formation for Conversation (TF). Each stage is marked by specific linguistic features and serves unique functions within the communication process. DI involves friendly greetings and endearments to initiate conversation and signal interest. INTR often includes declarative statements that provide personal information, establishing familiarity and a good first impression. QAR facilitates information exchange through questions and responses. RQ, predominantly by males, involves polite modal verb constructions to move the conversation to more personal platforms or obtain further information. AD includes compliments and positive affirmations to express appreciation and create a positive interaction tone. DDI features direct and indirect questions about relationship status to clarify the intent behind the interaction and define the nature of the potential relationship. Finally, TF sustains conversation with statements and questions about daily activities and interests. This study contributes to the broader understanding of professional discourse by analyzing the structured linguistic strategies and interactional patterns employed in online dating, demonstrating how individuals strategically use language to manage impressions, negotiate intentions, and build relationships – skills also crucial in professional communication.
Comparative Analysis of Inclusive Writing in University Discourse: Case Studies from France and Italy
Authors: Miretina M. S. , Zarubina A. A.
Published: September 2024

This article examines inclusive writing in the university discourse of France and Italy from a comparative perspective. The research aims to analyze the use of gender-specific and gender-neutral forms in higher education institutions in Paris (Sorbonne University and Paris Catholic Institute) and at the University of the Aosta Valley in Italy (a private university located in a region where French is the second official language). The study is based on a corpus of archival texts and documents, selected through continuous sampling from electronic versions on archive.org between 2020 and 2023. The authors draw conclusions about the specificity and frequency of inclusive writing in these institutions. The findings indicate that, in France, despite the country’s language policy efforts to ban inclusive spelling at the official level, public universities actively use it, in contrast to private institutions, where gender-specific forms are primarily found in job vacancy sections. The authors conclude that the choice of using gender-specific or gender-neutral forms is often left to the discretion of the individual or institution. The study also explores the most common methods of expressing gender specification, including the duplication of feminine and masculine forms, the use of feminine endings/suffixes in brackets or separated by a hyphen, and the marking of positions/professions with “(M/F)” after the masculine form. The potential implications of these practices are analyzed. In Italy, the study reveals a strong connection between French and Italian university cultures but finds no evidence of inclusive writing within the Italian university discourse. Despite the active development of gender equality programs at the state level, there remains an uneven tendency toward gender specification in Italy. The authors conclude that the methods of expressing gender specification play a significant role in shaping the university discourse in both France and Italy. They also note the complete absence of gender-neutral language or any moves beyond the gender binary in the universities studied.
Роль современных моделей взаимодействия с потребителями в управлении развитием компаний электронной розничной торговли в контексте трансграничного бизнеса
Authors: Цзыин Цао , Миньсинь Чжан
Published: September 2024

In the era of rapid development of cross-border e-commerce, an important prerequisite for the sustainable development of e-retailers is the need to consider the establishment of a trust-based consumer relationship model. The study examines the features and characteristics of online consumer behavior, the evolution of the development of the concept of online consumer trust in cross-border e-commerce and the current online consumer trust models through desk research and observational methods. It is suggested that in order to improve the interaction with online consumers from different countries and build trust in them, companies need to consider the use of digital technology, the diversity of online shopping experience, the provision of quality service, security and the effect of perceived social presence of consumers in the online environment in the online environment.
Неявное страхование вкладов в России после пандемии
Authors: Пеникас Генрих Иозович
Published: September 2024

Implicit deposit insurance is the name given to the cases when citizens prefer allocating deposits within banks with state (government) ownership when the deposit amount exceeds the limit covered by the state deposit insurance system. Implicit deposit insurance has already gained the focus of research attention in Russia, but during the times of pandemics and limited to deposits for the region of Moscow. The current study uses more up-to-date data of 2023-24 and extends the regional coverage to 25 regions of Russia. We evidence that the earlier found U-shaped dependence of the deposit rate premium and the state bank size was inverted. Moreover, we argue that during the times of rising key rate the heterogeneity of implicit deposit insurance premium though present became more homogeneous in terms of sign of the premium than during the times of relatively low-key rate.
TRIAGEM OTONEUROLÓGICA EM TRABALHADORES EXPOSTOS À ALTURA
Authors: Reis Denise Leite , Oliveira Janaina Cruz de , Coelho Sônia Maria Aguiar , Carvalho Hugo Amilton Santos de , Novanta Gabriela Guenther Ribeiro , Borger Marlene Escher
Published: September 2024

O trabalho em altura está entre as principais causas de acidentes ocupacionais no Brasil e é o fator que apresenta o maior risco de morte no ambiente laboral. Objetivo: Avaliar a presença de sinais e sintomas otoneurológicos em trabalhadores expostos à altura, no Distrito Federal. Método: Trata-se de um estudo observacional, transversal, de triagem otoneurológica, com 46 trabalhadores da construção civil, expostos à altura, localizados no Distrito Federal. Resultados: 52,2% dos participantes apresentaram alterações significativas no teste de Fukuda e correlação estatisticamente relevante (valor-p< 0.05) entre a média da idade e as queixas de tontura e desequilíbrio. Conclusão: A triagem mostrou-se uma ferramenta prática rápida, de baixo custo e eficaz para avaliar as queixas, sinais, sintomas e alterações otoneurológicas que podem comprometer a segurança do trabalhador quanto ao risco de queda.
Cultural work provisions in the Zionist organization «Gekholuts» program documents
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Berezhanskaya I. Yu.
Published: September 2024

The Zionist movement idea did not leave indifferent representatives of the Jews in the Russian Empire. In connection with the repeal of restrictive laws after February 1917, the political activity of the Jewish population increased significantly. However, October 1917 changed the direction of the Zionist movement, as the new government gradually began to persecute members of the parties and organizations that existed at that time, declaring them counter-revolutionary and anti-Soviet. At that time, the Zionist movement was already a political force with programmatic documents, statutes, educational literature, printing presses. One of the issues that occupied her mind was the question of educational and cultural work in the ranks of the Zionist movement. One of the organizations that prepared young people for a new life in the new state was «Gekholuts». Program documents covering the main points of her work in Soviet Russia have been preserved in Russian archives and partially published. They contain information about what kind of cultural work should be carried out with young adherents of the Zionist idea in building a future Jewish state. By 1930, the Soviets had eradicated the Zionist movement, and its followers moved to Palestine whenever possible to implement their ideas, particularly on the importance of cultural work, there.
Russian business in the context of the growth of cybercrime: changes in economic behavior and protective mechanisms
Authors:   Industrial University of Tyumen, Simonov S. G. , Lysenko I. V. ,   Industrial University of Tyumen
Published: September 2024

The article is devoted to the identification and analysis of new vectors of cybercrime development, their localization and prevention. The analysis of secondary data, questionnaires, and expert assessment are used as research methods for this problem. The statistics of cybercrime in foreign countries and Russia in recent years have been analyzed. It is found out how the domestic business has changed its attitude to the security of information and information systems of the company. The sectoral landscape of cybercrimes in the Russian Federation for 2023 is presented. New vectors of phishing development are considered in detail and the main resources forged by hackers during phishing attacks are identified. Special attention is paid to phishing by the method of distribution, which today poses the greatest danger to Russian companies. Spoofing has been studied as a new type of cyberattack, where masquerading as a legal object (computer, device or network) is used by hackers as a means of penetrating other computer networks. The characteristics of modern types of spoofing and the negative consequences for business that they lead to are given. The measures taken at the state level to counter new vectors of cybercrime development are indicated. The conclusion is substantiated that state support and information protection measures themselves eliminate the consequences rather than the causes of high cybercrime, which is why the security problem cannot be solved without the participation of domestic business and the population of the country. The consolidated participation of Russian business in the fight against cybercrime is noted, which found its concrete embodiment in the creation of the F.C.C.T. joint-stock company. The key areas of activity of this company in the information technology market and the results of its work in 2023 are highlighted. Attention is focused on the fact that the creation of a joint-stock company F.C.C.T. in the country does not fully solve the problem of ensuring information security, which primarily concerns small and medium-sized business structures. It is stated that many of them, especially in the Russian regions, are not ready to purchase information security services not only financially, but also organizationally. Due to the low demand of entrepreneurs for vulnerability search services in the company’s software, web applications and IT infrastructure, it is proposed to build a typical SOC that meets the most minimal standards for combating cybercrime. An algorithm has been developed to achieve them in the form of step-by-step implementation of simple organizational and methodological recommendations for the prevention of cybercrimes and minimizing their consequences for small and medium-sized businesses.
Modern approaches and methods of formation and development of management personnel in a modern IT company
Authors:   Omsk State Technical University, Yakovleva E. V. , Poldvey R. G. ,   Omsk State Technical University
Published: September 2024

The development of an organization operating in the field of high technologies must take into account modern approaches and methods for the formation and development of management personnel. This is true for both small businesses and large companies, especially those that produce complex products or operate in high-tech businesses. In such conditions, where there is high competition and strict requirements for management and organization of activities, the desire for continuous development and technological improvement is especially important. This article defines the main methods for managing the formation and development of IT management personnel in companies.
Advertising as a tool to stimulate the sales market of construction company services
Authors:   Russian University of Economics named after G. V. Plekhanov, Suray N. M. , Vasilenko M. A. ,   Russian University of Economics named after G. V. Plekhanov
Published: September 2024

The article studies the role of advertising as a tool to stimulate the market of sales of construction organization services on the example of two large companies: PJSC «PIK C3», LLC «Donstroy». The urgency of this study is due to the constant growth of demand for residential real estate, which requires effective marketing strategies to attract customers. The aim of the work is to analyze the methods and techniques of advertising used by these construction organizations. To achieve this goal, the following tasks are set: to study the features of advertising campaigns of new construction companies of economy class — PJSC «PIK C3» and business class — LLC «Donstroy», to conduct a comparative analysis of their effectiveness, Identify the main strengths and weaknesses of each strategy. The results of the study led to the conclusion that advertising plays a key role in the successful promotion of services of construction organizations in the market. Each company chooses its own unique approach to advertising, taking into account the peculiarities of its target audience and competitive environment.
«Only anarchy can give us the opportunity to defeat the Soviet government»: a memorandum by General M. K. Dieterichs to the leadership of the ROVS (1930)
Authors:   Ural Federal University named after  the first President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Smirnov S. V.
Published: September 2024

The article analyzes a memo from the head of the Shanghai branch of the General Military Union, General M. K. Dieterichs, to the leadership of the ROVS, which is practically unknown to domestic researchers. The document is kept in the collections of the Bakhmetyev Archive of Russian and Eastern European History and Culture at Columbia University. The text of the memo shows the discrepancy between the author’s realistic assessment of the international situation in the Far East, the situation in the Far Eastern regions of the USSR, where there was an increase in discontent with the activities of the Soviet government, as well as the state of White emigration in China and the presentation of the prospects of the anti-Soviet movement based on Dieterichs’ belief in the exclusively repressive and spiritually alien Russian people essence of Soviet power and readiness a significant part of the ordinary military emigration to sacrifice in the overthrow of the «Bolshevik yoke». In the end, this discrepancy had a negative impact on the course of the anti-Soviet struggle.
On the anniversary of the remarkable Siberian historian
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University, Puchenkov А. S.
Published: September 2024

This article is devoted to the review of the research and teaching activities of Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor Alexey Vladimirovich Sushko. By means of the analysis of the latest historiography, conducted in the vision of the problematic and biographical methods, the research provides the author’s analytical assessment of the contribution of this major academic specialist to the development of modern Russian historical science and higher education.
Reconstructing J. L. Austin’s Method: ‘Linguistic Phenomenology’ as a Technology of Philosophical Research
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Kasatkin S. N.
Published: September 2024

This article is aimed at an (updated) reconstruction of the method of philosophical research proposed by the prominent British analytical philosophers, John Langshaw Austin (1911–1960) — a study of what we (should) say when and why — alternative to its ‘canonical’ (and debatable) account, given more than half a century ago by Austin’s colleague and editor, James Urmson. Resting on a wider range of sources, the article, first, presents the Austin’s method as a practical technology, second, reformulates its intention and structure based on the key attitudes of the British thinker (the ideas of ‘strict’ philosophy and ‘linguistic phenomenology’), third, localizes the methodical components associated with them by the author. As a result, the Austin’s method is revealed by means of three research stages (goal setting, formation of an empirical database and its theoretical explanation) with their inherent tasks, procedures, techniques and methodical guidelines. Some related limitations of the author’s method are also fixed, first of all, its focus not so much on creating a ‘high’ philosophical ‘theory’, as on ensuring a greater rigor, factual rootedness and thereby usefulness of philosophical reasoning.
Analysis of Legal Certainty Aspects in Indonesian Marriage Registration Rule
Authors: Rosyadi Imron , Kahar Aisyah
Published: September 2024

This paper examines the legal certainty aspects of marriage registration regulations in Indonesia. The controversy over whether or not a marriage is lawful without registration is still ongoing, depending on how Article 2 of Act No. 1/1974 regulating marriage is interpreted. The research method used in writing this paper is a literature study with normative legal research and descriptive analysis. Using the legal certainty aspect approach, the author analyzes various laws and regulations regarding marriage registration objectively. According to the findings of this study, the Marriage Act requires that every marriage be documented or registered by the marriage registration officer. However, Presidential Regulation (PERPRES) Number 96 of 2018 and Minister of Home Affairs Regulation (PERMENDAGRI) Number 9 of 2016 provide an alternative for those whose marriages have not been documented to create various population administrations by attaching a Statement of Absolute Responsibility (SPTJM). These two contradicting requirements have generated legal uncertainty in Indonesian marriage registration.
Aspects Of Justice Of Marriage Dispensation And Best Interests For Children
Authors: Imran Imran , Suadi Amran , Risnain Muh. , Nurbani Erlies Septiana
Published: September 2024

Marriage dispensation is an application for a marriage permit made by the parents or family of a prospective husband or wife who is not yet 19 years old to enter into a marriage at the Religious Court. This paper briefly describes the justice of marriage dispensation and the children's best interests. The main topics discussed in this paper are the marriage laws and marriage dispensations according to the Law, the best interests of the child explained according to the Law, and to compromise between marriage dispensation and the child's best interests. The method used in this research is normative research by examining legal norms in legislation and decisions of the Constitutional Court. The content of this paper reveals that despite being deemed as contradictory to the Law as per the ruling of the Constitutional Court No. 22/PUU-XV/2017 dated 13 December 2018, which sets the minimum age for marriage according to Article 7 paragraph (1), child marriages facilitated by marriage dispensations persist in Indonesia. Furthermore, not every petition for marriage dispensation receives approval from the judicial panel. The decision on dispensation requests hinges on a thorough evaluation of the merits of the application and the potential impact on the child's future well-being, prioritizing the child's best interests.
Disfunção temporomandibular e cefaleias primárias: a correlação e a importância do correto diagnóstico durante o atendimento odontológico
Authors: Araújo Ingrid Sousa , Mesquita Maria Laura Marreiro , Sales Bárbara de Castro , Fontoura Luana Pinheiro Guerra , Pascoal Samuel Chillavert Dias , Rodrigues Caio Levy Veras , Newman Nadya Imani , Porto Amanda de Menezes , Mesquita Julyana Raab Pereira de , Fiamengui Livia Maria Sales Pinto
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: Correlacionar as disfunções temporomandibulares (DTM) e as cefaléias primárias (CP), entendendo sua importância para o diagnóstico assertivo no atendimento odontológico. Métodos: Os artigos foram pesquisados por meio de duas bases de dados: Pubmed e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), utilizando os seguintes descritores: “Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome”, “Orofacial Pain” e “Headache Disorders, Primary”. Os critérios de inclusão utilizados foram: artigos correlacionados com a temática escolhida, sem delimitação de qualquer idioma e de qualquer data de publicação. Foram identificados 57 artigos após a busca. Resultados: Posterior a exclusão de artigos duplicados, de outras revisões de literatura e de artigos que não se relacionavam ao tema foram selecionados 14 artigos para compor a presente revisão. Os artigos indicaram que as cefaléias primárias mais associadas as disfunções temporomandibulares são, principalmente, a Migrânea e a Cefaleia Tipo Tensional (CTT), respectivamente e que um tratamento integrado das duas condições auxilia em um melhor prognóstico. Considerações finais: Sendo assim, quando são encontradas em conjunto, as duas desordens devem ser abordadas pelo profissional de forma concomitante, visando o sucesso e a efetividade do tratamento, haja vista a correlação de tais distúrbios.
A rare case of hepatic hydatid cyst with cystobiliary communication causing obstructive jaundice
Authors: SenthilVelmurugan Veeraputhiran , Muthupraveen Kathiresan
Published: September 2024

Hepatic hydatid cysts remain common in certain regions, including Southeast Asia. Among the complications, intrabiliary rupture and cystobiliary communication (CBC) are rare and challenging to detect through imaging. These complications are associated with higher post-operative mortality and morbidity. Here, we present a case of a 52-year-old male with acute abdominal pain and jaundice, diagnosed with a ruptured hepatic hydatid cyst with CBC and daughter cysts causing obstructive jaundice. Surgical intervention involved laparotomy, de-roofing, partial capitonnage, omentoplasty, and primary closure of the CBC.
The use of the vitamin and mineral complex in a patient with an intermediate stage of age-related macular degeneration and concomitant oncological pathology
Authors:   Smolensk Regional Clinical Hospital, Smolensk, Russian Federation, Malakhova A.I.
Published: September 2024

The use of the vitamin and mineral complex in a patient with an intermediate stage of age-related macular degeneration and concomitant oncological pathology A.I. Malakhova Smolensk Regional Clinical Hospital, Smolensk, Russian Federation Relevance. As life expectancy increases, the risks of developing age-related retinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) increase. Unfortunately, with increasing life expectancy, older patients are increasingly diagnosed with oncology, which is important to consider when managing patients with AMD. Purpose. To present a clinical example of a patient with an intermediate stage of age-related macular degeneration and a history of cancer, taking vitamin and mineral complexes containing lutein, zeaxanthin, antioxidants, and B vitamins in courses for 7 years. Methods. Patient Sh. born 1952 AMD in the intermediate stage of the disease was identified in 2017. There is a history of lung cancer. Results. At the first examination in 2017, «soft» drusen measuring 250–270 µm were detected on horizontal OCT sections. Over 7 years, there was no transition from intermediate to late stage AMD in the presence of high risk. Conclusion. Complex therapy of a patient with AMD and a history of cancer over the past 7 years with the additional recommendation of a course of taking the Visleya dietary supplement helped to stabilize the condition of the retina and the transition from the intermediate stage of AMD to the late stage of the disease, without negatively affecting the general condition of the patient. Key words: age-related macular degeneration, Visleya, vitamin and mineral complex, intermediate stage
Ni-Catalyzed Enantioselective Desymmetrization: Development of Divergent Acyl and Decarbonylative Cross-Coupling Reactions
Authors: Hernández-Mejías Ángel , Shimozono Alexander , Hazra Avijit , Richter Sven , Tong Zhengjia , Langille Neil , Quasdorf Kyle , Parsons Andrew , Sigman Matthew , Reisman Sarah
Published: September 2024

Ni-catalyzed asymmetric reductive cross-coupling reactions provide rapid and modular access to enantioenriched building blocks from simple electrophile precursors. Reductive coupling reactions that can diverge through a common organometallic intermediate to two distinct families of enantioenriched products are particularly versatile but underdeveloped. Here, we describe the development of a bis(oxazoline) ligand that enables the desymmetrization of meso-anhydrides. When secondary benzylic electrophiles are employed, doubly stereoselective acyl cross-coupling proceeds to give ketone products with catalyst control over three newly formed stereogenic centers. Alternatively, use of primary alkyl halides in the presence of an additional halogen atom transfer catalyst results in decarbonylative alkylation to give enantioenriched beta-alkyl acids. Analysis of reaction rates for a range of both catalysts and substrates supports the notion that tuning the different electrophile activation steps with the two catalysts is required for enhanced reaction performance. These studies illustrate how reaction design can diverge a common Ni-acyl intermediate to either acyl or decarbonylative coupling products and highlight how dual ligand systems can be used to engage unactivated alkyl halides in Ni-catalyzed asymmetric reductive coupling.
Citric, Tartaric, and Succinic Acid Effects on C3S Dissolution and the Nucleation Kinetics of C-S-H and Portlandite
Authors: Vohburger Andreas , Collin Marie , Bouissonnié Arnaud , Gädt Torben
Published: September 2024

Functional additives like carboxylic acids modify the hydration mechanism of Portland cement and are commonly used as set retarders. These retarders can affect the clinker phase dissolution and the crystallization of hydrate phases. However, their specific effects are not fully understood. This study focuses on understanding the role of citric, tartaric, and succinic acid in the dissolution of tricalcium silicate (C3S) and the crystallization of C-S-H and portlandite. The results reveal that these acids accelerate C3S dissolution, while their sodium salts exhibit minimal effects at high undersaturation. At low undersaturation, citrate reduces the dissolution rate by 50%, and tartrate can fully suppress dissolution in the model experiment. Potentiometric titration studies reveal that the additives inhibit the nucleation and crystal growth of C-S-H and portlandite by stabilizing prenucleation clusters. In summary, the additives’ relative impact on dissolution and crystallization suggests that the retarding effect of citric and tartaric acid is predominantly caused by the inhibition of nucleation and crystal growth.
Uranyl Fluorescence in Acidic Solution: Quenching Effects by Tetramethylammonium (TMA+)
Authors: Persinger Thomas , Heaven Michael , Wilson Richard
Published: September 2024

The quenching of uranyl luminescence by various cation species was studied in aqueous media at low pH. Solutions with different nitrate salts, held at constant uranyl nitrate, nitric acid, and ion concentration, were tested to examine the quenching effects of the cations from the nitrate salts. Alkali metal (Li+, Na+, Rb+) and quaternary ammonium cations (NH4+, (CH3)4N+ (TMA+), (C2H5)4N+ (TEA+) were investigated. Solutions containing TMA+ reduced the lifetime of uranyl fluorescence significantly more than the other cations. Uranyl emission spectra also showed that TMA+ increased the complex formation between uranyl and nitrate ions. Fluorescence decay lifetime measurements for most solutions yielded values between 1.4–1.9 µs at 20 C, while 1.8 M TMA+ reduced the lifetime of uranyl fluorescence to 0.6 µs. Decay rate versus concentration data (Stern-Volmer plots) indicated a dynamic quenching process with increasing fluorescence decay rates at higher cation concentrations for Li+, TMA+, and TEA+. The temperature dependencies of the decay rates and the kinetics in D2O were also examined.
Prevalence of the Diffusion Collision Model of Protein Folding In Vivo: A Mechanistic Analysis of the Acceleration of Protein Folding by Peptidyl-Prolyl Isomerase and the GroEL/ES Chaperonin System
Authors: Nayak Aatmaananda
Published: September 2024

This review assesses the differences between the diffusion-collision model and the extended nucleation condensation model of protein folding and attempts to determine; by analyzing the mechanisms through which peptidyl-prolyl isomerase and the GroEL/ES chaperonin system accelerate the rate of folding of their respective substrate proteins, which model of protein folding prevails in vivo. The difference in the kinetics between the two protein folding models was assessed in the introduction using free energy profiles which led to the identification of conditions that would favour one model over the other. Following the justification of the choice of chaperones used for analysis, the mechanism through which both chaperones accelerated the rate of folding of their respective proteins was investigated to determine whether the conditions developed by the chaperones were consistent with one model of protein folding over another. The review concludes with a summary of the key findings gleaned from mechanistic analysis of chaperone function and highlights its relevance to the biochemical and medical fields.
EM-HyChem: Bridging molecular simulations and chemical reaction neural network-enabled approach to modelling energetic material chemistry
Authors: Chen Xinzhe , Xu Yabei , Wen Mingjie , Pang Kehui , Wang Shengkai , Chu Qingzhao , Chen Dongping
Published: September 2024

This study introduced a physics-inspired, top-down approach for modelling the reaction kinetics of energetic materials, based on observations of the time scale separation between pyrolysis and oxidation reactions. This modelling approach, named EM-HyChem, was developed with the inspiration of the original hybrid chemistry (HyChem) model, in which the reaction mechanism is divided into two submodels: pyrolysis and oxidation. In EM-HyChem, the key pyrolysis products and reaction mechanism are identified from the perspective of molecular fragments via geometry analysis, which is validated via neural network potential-enabled molecular dynamic simulations. A chemical reaction neural network (CRNN) model is applied to extract the rate parameters for the pyrolysis step from the reproduction of thermogravimetric experiments. An EM-HyChem model is later constructed by combining the pyrolysis step together with the oxidation models for the pyrolysis products. Two representative EMs, i.e., 1,3,5-trinitroperhydro-1,3,5-triazine (RDX) and 1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetrazocane (HMX), are considered here to evaluate the performance of the EM-HyChem model. The predicted burning rates across a wide range of pressure conditions (1–100 atm) are in good agreement with the experimental measurements and the results of other models. Further agreement among the temperate profile, melt layer thickness and surface temperatures support the EM-HyChem model.
Flow-gel approach enables rapid extraction of pure magnesium phase from seawater
Authors: Butreddy Pravalika , Ritchhart Andrew , Wang Qingpu , Job Heather , Sushko Maria , Chun Jaehun , Nakouzi Elias
Published: September 2024

Current methods for separating critical materials from feedstock solutions remain chemistry- and energy-intensive. We demonstrate the rapid extraction of a pure magnesium phase from seawater via precipitation with sodium hydroxide in a flow-gel device. Our approach is scalable, suitable for high-throughput extraction, and does not rely on specialty chemicals.
Oportunidades de desarrollo en la bahía de Pucusana: análisis descriptivo y propuesta de desarrollo
Authors: Medicina Di Paolo Jorge Amadeo , Cortez Frisancho Patricio Fabian
Published: September 2024

Esta investigación tiene como objetivo identificar las oportunidades de desarrollo en la bahía de Pucusana, una región costera alejada del foco urbano. A través de un análisis descriptivo, se examinan las principales características de la locación en términos geográficos, económicos y sociales, identificando los puntos de mejora, problemáticas y oportunidades. Geográficamente, este distrito destaca por su estética paisajística, amplia diversidad marina e infraestructura pesquera. Dentro de las problemáticas, se identificaron sus carencias en aspectos como la planificación urbana y la infraestructura vial, turística y de servicios básicos. A partir del análisis, se proponen soluciones diversas que buscan potenciar el desarrollo de la localidad por medio del turismo sostenible y la pesca artesanal.
Chamanes en el arte rupestre: el caso del Alto de las Guitarras en la costa norte del Perú
Authors: Mac Kay Fulle Martin , Rucabado Yong Julio , Del Carpio Perla Martín
Published: September 2024

El presente artículo aborda el estudio del chamanismo en los Andes, particularmente a través de la arqueología, para explorar sus orígenes y la evolución de su papel en las sociedades prehispánicas. A diferencia de otras regiones como Asia y África, donde el chamanismo ha sido ampliamente estudiado, en los Andes los estudios se han centrado más en el chamán contemporáneo y en la información proporcionada por cronistas coloniales y virreinales. El artículo se enfoca en el análisis de la representación del chamán en las tallas líticas del periodo formativo, situadas en el Alto de las Guitarras, en La Libertad, Perú. A través de estos glifos, situados a lo largo de un camino prehispánico, se intenta interpretar cómo estas figuras eran vistas como curanderos, oráculos y sacerdotes, y cómo interactuaban con su entorno natural, lo que sugiere una fusión de arte y paisaje en la práctica ritual.
El dragón contra el águila. La supremacía mundial en juego
Authors: Tantaleán Adolfo
Published: September 2024

“Cambios en la geopolítica” es una expresión que, en los últimos años, se ha convertido en moneda corriente, y no por la globalización sino por el desafío que Estados Unidos debe afrontar contra un conjunto de potencias regionales encabezadas por la República Popular China. El actual mandatario del gigante asiático está decidido a convertir a su país en la nueva superpotencia del siglo xxi. Con ese propósito, la inversión china en el mundo está en pleno crecimiento. La edificación de rutas comerciales, distintas a las usadas por Estados Unidos y sus aliados occidentales, conlleva la modernización de sus Fuerzas Armadas y el traslado permanente a distintas zonas estratégicas del mundo. Incluso, en la actual exploración espacial, China planteó el desafío más allá de lo propuesto por la desaparecida Unión Soviética: la colonización de nuestro satélite artificial. La hegemonía china tiene su talón de Aquiles en la cuestión irresuelta con Taiwán. En realidad, la soberanía de la China comunista sobre la isla cerraría el capítulo traumático de la revolución liderada por Mao Zedong. En las líneas que siguen describiremos la historia de la República Popular China y su posicionamiento en el contexto geopolítico actual.
Fostering Language Awareness in a Plurilingual Learning Environment
Authors: Žefran Mojca , Jolić Kozina Špela , Bratož Silva
Published: September 2024

Developing young learners’ language awareness is becoming an important educational goal in a rapidly globalised world characterised by linguistic and cultural diversity. Drawing upon previous research in the field, the article highlights the importance of promoting language diversity and nurturing language awareness from an early age. We present a qualitative study’s findings to analyse the potential of using pluralistic approaches to language teaching for developing young learners’ language awareness. The study was based on a case study format involving pupils aged five and six years. By exposing the participants to a set of plurilingual activities following the DivCon model, we were able to observe and identify their language awareness development. In addition, the pupils’ responses to language awareness activities and their perceptions of different languages were analysed through a survey in the form of interviews. The results of the study indicate positive outcomes, demonstrating an enhanced level of language awareness among the pupils, as well as an increased appreciation for language diversity.
Slovenian Primary School Pupils’ Perception of Plurilingual Competence
Authors: Rozmanič Tina , Kogovšek Ana , Korošec Žan , Pižorn Karmen
Published: September 2024

Since plurilingual competence is crucial for effective communication, cultural understanding, cognitive development, and professional and personal growth, it should also be prioritised in education to enable the continuous development of individuals. One of the most critical aspects of achieving plurilingual competence is creating a stimulating environment that ensures that language learning and use take place in a way that appeals to all pupils. However, there is little research on pupils’ perceptions of plurilingualism and its stimulating environment at the primary level. Therefore, the study’s main aim was to investigate their perceptions, which resulted in a primarily quantitative research method. As a data collection tool an online survey with a combination of a questionnaire and Likert scales statements, which were based on the Framework of Reference for Pluralistic Approaches to Languages and Cultures, was developed. For this reason, the article concentrates on determining the level and quality of primary school pupils’ knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding languages and their associated cultures, as well as on identifying pupils’ opinions, perceptions, and motivational factors. The research study addressed pupils aged 9 to 14. The results indicate that pupils are inclined towards language learning, perceive the importance of plurilingual competence, and express confidence in speaking in foreign languages. However, pupils seem unable to assess their metalinguistic and metacultural knowledge and skills.
STATE INSTITUTIONS AND ETHNIC IDENTITY OF PUNJABIS IN MODERN PAKISTAN
Authors:   AL-FARABI KAZAKH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Zharbossynova Nazerke
Published: September 2024

The article analyzes the role of state policy in solving ethnic problems on the example of Punjabis, taking into account the ethnic structure and historical specifics of Pakistani society. In this article, the authors discusses the legislative acts of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, regulating the relations connected with the preservation and development of cultural identity of national and ethnic minorities, the preservation and development of regional language, as well as defining the tasks and competency of public administration bodies and units of local self-government in the area of these questions. Using the example of Pakistani Punjabis, the author analyzes the processes of interaction between official state institutions and ethnic groups. The development of globalization processes in the modern world actualizes the problems of ethnic identity and interethnic communications. On the one hand, the process of globalization is blurring the boundaries between countries and regions. However, it strengthens the public discussion around the issues of national languages, cultures, and mental characteristics. In this regard, the study of the Pakistani experience in the development of interethnic relations seems relevant from the point of view of analyzing the experience of implementing national policy in a multiethnic society, where interethnic contacts are multi-channel and intensive. The theoretical and methodological basis of the study was the results of field studies by foreign authors, as well as the work of domestic and Pakistani researchers.
A PARALLEL CORPUS OF JAPANESE-RUSSIAN TRANSLATION OF A MANGA
Authors:   AL-FARABI KAZAKH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Ninomiya Takashi
Published: September 2024

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, there was a strong influx of foreign culture into Russia. As part of the influx, Japanese manga entered the former Soviet Union, including Russia. The purpose of this paper is to present a parallel corpus of Japanese manga text Hadashi no Gen (Barefoot Gen), which was familiar to people in the former Soviet Union, and its Russian translation. The author has been studying the translation of Japanese literature and manga works into Russian from the standpoint of Descriptive translation studies, with the question, “How are Japanese literature, manga, and anime works translated into Russian?” As part of this research, the author has created a parallel corpus of Hadashi no Gen. The use of corpora is important to objectively clarify norms and laws of translation. This paper introduces the current state of Japanese manga translation studies and corpus-based translation studies, and then presents the parallel corpus of Hadashi no Gen. The author lays out three texts: the Japanese original text, the old Russian translation text, and the new Russian translation text. Finally, a case study using the corpus was presented. The present researcher showed how many times the name “Gen,” the main character of Hadashi no Gen, appears in the Japanese original text, the old Russian translation text, and the new Russian translation text, and what translation strategies were used. The results of the survey revealed that in the old Russian translation, the name Gen was removed due to page omissions, while in the new Russian translation, Gen which appeared as a vocative in the Japanese text was removed. In the case of the former translation, the name Gen was probably deleted for editorial reasons, but in the case of the latter, the name Gen was probably deleted to make the text more natural as Russian. This new edition would have been translated with the aim of providing a more readable text for Russians.
ANALYZING THE PATHWAYS OF COOPERATION BETWEEN CHINA AND UZBEKISTAN IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Authors:   AL-FARABI KAZAKH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Wang Xuemei , Wang Rui , Duisenbay Kulpynay
Published: September 2024

The article deals with the writing of central Asia as an important bridge for China to unleash its influence on the West and to realize connectivity with European countries. Developing cooperation and maintaining close contact with Central Asia is one of the issues that China needs to address urgently. Uzbekistan is an important country in Central Asia. China is Uzbekistan’s largest trading partner, and the enhancement of cooperation between China and Uzbekistan is the result of mutual choices. Uzbekistan is carrying out a new round of education reform, it is of great practical significance to seize the opportunity to expand China-Uzbekistan higher educational cooperation. This paper will focus on the theme of higher education cooperation, discuss the current situation of higher education in Uzbekistan, and through the comparative analysis of Uzbekistan’s higher education cooperation with Russia, the United States, the European Union and Turkey, analyzes the ways of China-Uzbekistan higher educational cooperation at the macro and micro levels, including the establishment of private universities and university branch campuses.
EYE MOVEMENT PATTERNS IN WEB-BASED TASKS: THE INFLUENCE OF TARGET POSITION, INDIVIDUAL POSITIONING, AND TASK TYPE ON VISUAL INFORMATION PROCESSING (Update)
Authors: Vasconcelos-Raposo José
Published: September 2024

This paper is a conceptual and interpretative update of a previously published version. The main objective of this study was to understand how target position influences eye movements in navigational and informative tasks. The sample comprised 20 university students (13 females 7 males, aged 18-44). Participants completed a socio-demographic questionnaire and performed two tasks: navigational and informative. Eye movements were recorded during task performance. A 2x2 MANOVA was conducted to analyze linear combinations of dependent variables (blink duration, blink frequency, and fixation duration) across task types and target positions. Results revealed significant differences in eye movement patterns between tasks. The navigational task showed shorter average blink durations (204.236-1656.397 ms) and fewer blinks (1.987-9.786) compared to the informative task (553.598-1864.440 ms; 9.648-20.040 blinks, respectively). Strong interaction effects were observed between average fixation duration and individual position in both navigational (ηp2 = .216) and informative (ηp2 = .176) tasks. We conclude that target position in the navigational task significantly influences university students’ eye movements, while individual position affects eye movements in both navigational and informative tasks. These findings contribute to understanding how task demands modulate visual attention and potentially affect user interface design and educational technology.
Impact of artificial intelligence on cybersecurity: A case of internet of things
Authors: Lloyd Chilongo , Abubakkar Sithik K. M.
Published: September 2024

The rapid proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has introduced significant cybersecurity challenges, necessitating innovative solutions to protect these interconnected systems. This paper explores the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on cybersecurity within the context of IoT. By examining AI's role in enhancing threat detection, predictive analytics, and overall security protocols, this study provides a comprehensive analysis of how AI can transform IoT cybersecurity. This study highlights key findings, discusses their implications, and offers recommendations for future advancements in the field. Furthermore, the study addresses the limitations and potential risks associated with integrating AI into cybersecurity measures, including concerns related to AI-driven false positives and the evolving nature of cyber threats. By integrating case studies and real-world examples, this paper aims to bridge the gap between theoretical insights and practical applications, ultimately guiding industry professionals towards more resilient and adaptive security strategies.