bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Leitura compartilhada de crianças com transtorno do espectro autista: revisão sistemática no contexto brasileiro
Authors: Rossi de Sousa Rafael , Brilhante Guimarães Silvia
Published: October 2024

Este estudo revisou sistematicamente estudos brasileiros sobre a prática de leitura compartilhada de histórias em crianças com transtorno do espectro autista (TEA), nos últimos 5 anos.  Os artigos revisados por pares que relataram contribuições e características procedimentais e de resultados para o desenvolvimento linguístico foram analisados. Após a triagem, seis estudos preencheram os critérios de inclusão para esta revisão. Nesses, concentram-se em sua maioria estudo de intervenção em diferentes contextos (escolar e clínico), as instruções de leitura compartilhada baseadas no RECALL. Limitações quanto a transparência quanto ao tipo, tempo das sessões e materiais utilizados dos estudos são apresentadas. São discutidas as implicações da leitura compartilhada para o desenvolvimento de habilidades linguísticas nesta população.
 
Palavras-chave: Leitura compartilhada; TEA; Revisão Sistemática.
Aprendizagem de vocabulário por meio da leitura de livros digitais: um estudo comparativo
Authors: Ferreira Gianndre Roberto Coelho de Souza , Schmidt Andréia
Published: October 2024

Considerando que crianças pré-escolares têm acesso à tecnologia cada vez mais cedo, é fundamental compreender como as histórias digitais podem auxiliar no aprendizado de vocabulário. O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar os efeitos de duas intervenções na aprendizagem de palavras por crianças pré-escolares: "Leitura Sem Perguntas" (LSP), em que histórias pré-gravadas eram apresentadas por um notebook, sem interação adicional, e "Leitura Com Perguntas" (LCP), que incluía um diálogo pós-leitura com perguntas pré-definidas feitas pelo pesquisador. Participaram 12 crianças (37-59 meses, oito meninas). Utilizamos um delineamento quase-experimental de tratamentos alternados adaptado. Cada participante foi exposto a dois livros digitais (um para cada condição, quatro sessões de leitura para cada livro), contendo seis palavras-alvo não familiares, em sessões individuais. Cada palavra-alvo era apresentada duas vezes em cada livro. A aprendizagem das palavras-alvo foi medida em tarefas de nomeação, emparelhamento ao modelo e recontagem de histórias. A maioria dos participantes mostrou melhora no desempenho em todas as tarefas, em ambas as condições, mas nenhuma condição foi superior à outra, sugerindo que a mediação de um adulto fazendo perguntas genéricas sobre a história não potencializou a aprendizagem de novas palavras na situação estudada. Sugere-se que a apresentação de histórias digitais, com arranjos específicos na apresentação do vocabulário novo, pode ser eficaz para o ensino de palavras, independentemente da mediação de um adulto.
Apresentação
Authors: E. Pereira Aline , Mota Márcia , M. Justice Laura
Published: October 2024

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Christian Zionism and Its Impact on USA Politics
Authors: Doğan Servet , Aydın Mahmut
Published: October 2024

As we will see in this study, “Christian Zionism,” which was historically introduced about half a century before Jewish Zionism and inspired it, is not merely a concept consisting of two words. While the Jewish ideology of returning to Palestine had a Messianic and religious jargon in ancient and medieval times, contemporary Jewish Zionism has additional secular, nationalist, and socialist components to it. It is not possible to evaluate Christian Zionism independently of specific prophecies and, of course, religion. When we look at the history of Christianity, although we see extreme anti-Semitism and, within the framework of this enmity, severe oppression and persecution of Jews, in recent years, significant Christian groups, especially American Evangelicals, have not only renounced the oppression and genocide of Jews but have decided to support Jews under all circumstances and even seem to be filled with sympathy for Jews. Can it be the reason that Christians, through their reading of the Old Testament from a different perspective in the post-Reformation period, have truly regretted their mistreatment of the Jews up to this point and have come to appreciate the Jews? Or else do economic and political interests now require such a theopolitics? Or do Christian Zionists, together with Jewish Zionists, believe that the coming Messiah at the end of the world will destroy the Al-Aqsa Mosque and build the Temple of Solomon in its place? Is it because of these beliefs that Evangelical Christians and their puppet US administration support the state of Israel under all circumstances, regardless of the human tragedy in Gaza? By seeking answers to these and similar questions in the current study, it will be presented to the reader's attention why the Western states, especially the United States, support and participate in this crime against humanity by Israel, which massacres dozens of innocent people every day.
Boolean difference and path delay faults detection
Authors:   National Research Tomsk State University, Matrosova Anzhela Yu. , Tychinskiy Vyacheslav Z. ,   National Research Tomsk State University, Andreeva Valentina V. ,   National Research Tomsk State University
Published: October 2024

In this paper, a method of deriving the test pairs of neighbor Boolean vectors is considered. These test pairs are obtained using the Boolean difference of the path. The obtained test pairs are used to detect PDFs which makes it possible to determine the exact location of the fault. Obtained test pairs will be neighboring by the variable marking the beginning of the path. This further reduces power consumption during testing compared to the traditional PDFs testing methods.
Simulation of scattering of an electromagnetic wave by a thin perfectly conducting cylinder placed within a dielectric ellipsoid
Authors:   National Research Tomsk State University, Balashova Olga M. , Dmitrenko Anatoly G. ,   National Research Tomsk State University
Published: October 2024

By the auxiliary-sources method we solve the problem of scattering of an electromagnetic wave by a thin perfectly conducting cylinder placed within a dielectric ellipsoid. We present the results of modeling and investigation the dependence of backscattering cross-section from dimensions of the ellipsoid semi-axes.
Approach to dynamic visualization of large volumes of spatial nformation based on geostatistical analysis
Authors:   Geophysical Center of the Russian Academy of Science, Vorobev Andrei V. ,   Ufa University of Science and Technology, Vorobeva Gulnara R. ,   Ufa University of Science and Technology
Published: October 2024

The problem of visualization of spatial data in two- and three-dimensional mode when working with highly loaded web applications is considered. An approach based on a preliminary analysis of the statistical homogeneity and spatial anisotropy of the corresponding reference points is proposed. The results of preprocessing are the basis for selecting a visualization algorithm that provides the best performance on the client side of the web application, taking into account the response time to receive a large data set from the server side. The results of computational experiments are presented, confirming the effectiveness of the proposed method on the example of a research prototype of a web application for the visualization of geophysical information.
INSTRUMENTOS DE AVALIAÇÃO DA FELICIDADE EM PESSOAS IDOSAS: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA
Authors: Fin Thais Caroline , Ramos Andrews Barcellos , Alves Vicente Paulo , Alves Ana Luisa Sant’Anna
Published: October 2024

A felicidade, componente essencial do bem-estar, está intrinsecamente ligada à aceitação do envelhecimento e à qualidade de vida na terceira idade. Este estudo realizou uma revisão sistemática na plataforma PubMed, entre 2011 e 2021, com o objetivo de identificar os instrumentos utilizados para avaliar a felicidade em pessoas idosas. A pesquisa revelou uma diversidade de instrumentos, como a Escala de Cantril e a Escala de Satisfação com a Vida, com variações significativas entre diferentes regiões. Apesar dos avanços, a revisão identificou lacunas, como a sub-representação de estudos em países nórdicos e a limitação de utilizar apenas uma pergunta para medir um construto tão complexo como a felicidade. Diante disso, a busca por instrumentos mais robustos e específicos é crucial para aprofundar a compreensão sobre a felicidade na velhice e embasar políticas públicas mais eficazes para promover o bem-estar dos idosos.
Application of Polymer Sheets with Anchor Ribs in the Repair and Reconstruction of Reinforced Concrete Water Supply Storage Structures
Authors: Biryukov Alexander Nikolaevich , Biryukov Yuri Alexandrovich , Sargan Dmitry Leonidovich
Published: October 2024

The conducted studies have shown that no optimal and effective solution would ensure reliable operation throughout the entire service life of tank structures. The search for effective and innovative technical solutions in this area is a pressing issue. The study aims to determine an effective material for providing secondary protection of a reinforced concrete structure to increase the operational characteristics of tank structures. The conducted experimental studies have shown the possibility of using a polymer sheet with anchor ribs as protection for a reinforced concrete structure. Protection of reinforced concrete structures remains a key aspect of the design and operation of facilities exposed to aggressive media. The conducted studies have shown that there is no optimal and effective solution providing reliable operation during the whole service life of capacitive structures. Search for effective and innovative technical solutions in this area is an urgent task. The research aims to determine an effective material for secondary protection of reinforced concrete structures to increase the operational characteristics of capacitive structures. The performed experimental studies showed the possibility of using polymer sheets with anchor ribs as protection for reinforced concrete structures. The article discusses the use of polymer sheets with rail-shaped anchor ribs for protection of the inner surface of reinforced concrete engineering structures from aggressive influence.
EFFECT OF DIFFERENT PLANT DENSITY ON THE FORAGE YIELD AND SOME FORAGE QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF MORINGA (Moringa oleifera Lam.)
Authors: Demiroğlu Topçu Gülcan , Özkan Şükrü Sezgi , Basmacıoğlu Malayoğlu Hatice
Published: October 2024

In recent years, sustainable animal husbandry has increasingly emphasized the use of highly adaptable shrub
and tree species as alternative forage crops. Among these, Moringa oleifera Lam., commonly known as Moringa,
has emerged as a promising feed source due to its exceptional nutritional value. This study aimed to evaluate
the potential of Moringa as a forage crop suitable for the Mediterranean climate. The research was conducted
during the 2020 and 2021 growing seasons in the experimental fields of the Department of Field Crops, Faculty
of Agriculture, Ege University, Türkiye. The study investigated the effects of four different plant densities (20x60
cm, 30x60 cm, 40x60 cm, and 60x60 cm) on various forage quality traits. The Moringa cultivar "PKM-1" served
as the plant material, and parameters such as plant height, stem diameter, biomass yield, dry matter, crude ash,
crude protein, crude fat, neutral detergent fiber (NDF), acid detergent fiber (ADF) and hemicellulose were
determined across two consecutive vegetation periods. Results indicated that, under Mediterranean ecological
conditions, Moringa exhibited average plant heights ranging from 159.2 to 170.3 cm, with total biomass yields
between 33.10 and 69.70 t ha-1. The crude protein content varied from 17.12% to 18.15%, while ADF and NDF
ratios ranged from 35.31% to 37.85% and 45.66% to 49.71%, respectively. Higher planting densities led to
increased biomass yield, with the highest values observed at a 20x60 cm planting density. This density also
demonstrated favorable results for crude protein, NDF, and ADF, suggesting its suitability for optimizing forage
quality in Moringa cultivation.
Social-Ecological Urbanism as a Research Perspective to Analyse Transportation Inequalities in the Region of Łódź, Poland
Authors: Hanzl Małgorzata , Olczak Bartłomiej
Published: October 2024

The systems perspective enables the understanding of complex transformations which take place in urban regions. Social-ecological urbanism is an analytical methodology that integrates the systems perspective and unpacks relationships between the social-ecological and socio-technical subsystems of urban regions. In this article, we look for the most suitable approach to analysing the transformations of a tramway system and its impacts on public transportation inequalities in the metropolitan region of Łódź, Poland. As a departure point, we use the classic methods of communicative planning theory. The presented method uses a detailed case study analysis that carefully follows all the activities, stakeholders, and processes. We complement this approach by looking at the ongoing transformations of transportation equity through the lens of socio-ecological urbanism and by analysing the stakeholders’ roles and attitudes within the process. Our analysis indicates the role of public participation in the process, which affected and strengthened the transformations. This approach is greatly enhanced by the application of the social-ecological urbanism framework, with its analysis of services performed by various system components. Understanding their specific roles helps in planning future redevelopment. Our key finding is the necessity of combining communicative planning methods with strategic planning of the systems transformation process.
Development of a model of a dosage form for a new domestic compound (pyrrolo[3,2-l]acridinone derivative) and studying its cytotoxic activity
Authors: Lantsova A. V. , Sanarova E. V. , Nikolaeva L. L. , Lantsova D. A. , Shklyaev Yu. V. , Barmashov A. E. , Solovieva N. L. , Baryshnikova M. A.
Published: October 2024

Background. Expanding the list of safe and effective medicines are the main directions of development of modern medicine and pharmacy. Acridine derivatives are an interesting object of study due to their proven antitumor effect on leukemia and lymphoma. The mechanism of their antitumor effect is the ability to intercalate DNA, as well as to inhibit topoisomerases and telomerase, initiate ROS-mediated oxidative stress, arrest the cell cycle, and interact with glycoprotein-P.

Aim. To develop the composition and technology for obtaining a model pharmaceutical form (PF) for parenteral use of a new compound a pyrrolo [3,2-l] acridinone derivative with antitumor activity.

Materials and methods. Substance MOB 265 S (Institute of Technical Chemistry of Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences – Perm Federal Research Center, Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP, Kollidon® 17PF, BASF, Germany), polyoxyl-35-castor oil (Cremophor® ELP, BASF, Germany), macrogol (15) – hydroxystearate (Cremophor® ELP, BASF, Germany), water for injection. Technological (solubilization, dissolution, filtration, lyophilization), analytical (spectrophotometry, potentiometry) and biological (in vitro) methods were used in the experimental work. Cytotoxic activity was determined on cell lines of T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia Jurkat, PC-3 prostate carcinoma, A549 lung carcinoma, colon carcinoma HCT-116, breast adenocarcinoma MCF-7.

Results. In the course of experimental studies using various solubilizers, model compositions of a PF based on MOB 265 S were obtained, in which water for injection was used as a solvent. The formation of a clear solution was observed only in the model with PVP, which was characterized by basic pharmaceutical parameters and studied in vitro. The inhibitory concentration causing 50 % cell death on various cell lines was 29.6–65.5 μM.

Conclusion. Model of the PF a new domestic compound (pyrrolo [3,2-l] acridinone derivative) in the form of a lyophilisate with a mass ratio of MOB 265 S: PVP – 1:5, as well as a technology for its production in 5 stages. The main quality indicators of the resulting model were selected. The results of cytotoxic activity showed that the composition is effective in all used cell cultures, with maximum cytotoxicity observed in the Jurkat leukemia cell line, which coincides with literature data on the cytotoxic activity of acridine derivatives on leukemia and malignant lymphomas. The new PF is promising for further research as an import substitution, due to the lack of acridinone derivative drugs in Russia.
Iron oxide nanoparticles as potential agents for combined radiotherapy
Authors: Shestovskaya M. V. , Luss A. L. , Makarov V. V. , Yudin V. S. , Keskinov A. A.
Published: October 2024

Background. Iron oxide nanoparticles (NP) represent a promising theranostic platform for combined radiotherapy: the reactivity of iron oxide enhances oxidative stress of tumor cells associated with irradiation while magnetic properties may provide additional feature as controlled delivery.

Aim. To study the potency of heparinized iron oxide NP in experimental antitumor therapy.

Materials and methods. The synthesis of iron oxide NP was carried out by chemical precipitation followed by magnetic separation, the resulting sol was stabilized with heparin. For each batch of newly synthesized particles, the hydrodynamic diameter was determined, IR spectrometry, X-ray diffraction analysis, and scanning electron microscopy were performed. The MX-7 tumor model of rhabdomyosarcoma chosen for the study was transplanted into female C3HA mice; NP were administered intratumorally or intravenously, once a day, according to the “5–2–5” scheme. Fractional irradiation (1–2 Gy / fraction; 1.3±0.15 Gy / min) was carried out after NP administration.

Increasing life expectancy (ILE), the degree of tumor growth inhibition (TGI), a pathomorphological assessment of the lung, liver, spleen and tumor node was carried out for all experimental mice.

Results. As a result of the study, it was found that when administered intratumorally, heparinized iron oxide NP are retained inside the tumor, providing a moderate additive effect, compared with isolated radiotherapy in the first week of irradiation (TGI = 40 % (day 6), TFD = 10 Gy, p <0.05), however, with an increase in tumor volume by the end of the second week, the treatment regimen was not more effective than radiotherapy. with a combination of radiotherapy and intravenous administration of NP, the effect was observed within two weeks (TGI = 43 % (day 6), TGI = 29 % (day 14), TFD = 10 Gy; p <0.05; ILE = 54 %, TFD = 20Gy; p <0.05).

Conclusion. The studied iron oxide nanopreparation enhanced capacity of radiation therapy to inhibit tumor growth when administered intravenouslyin experimental mice with rhabdomyosarcoma and irradiated subsequently.
ANALYSIS OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES OF THE ZHYTOMYR FOREST, ITS NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE POTENTIAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM
Authors:   Zhutomyr Polytechnic State University, Zhytomyr, Ukraine, Shevchuk Larysa Mykolaivna , Herasymchuk Olena Leontiivna ,   Zhutomyr Polytechnic State University, Zhytomyr, Ukraine, Vasilieva Liudmyla Anatoliivna ,   Zhutomyr Polytechnic State University, Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Published: October 2024

The purpose of the study is to substantiate the key elements of the tourism development potential in Zhytomyr Polis, based on the analysis of geographical characteristics and available natural resources of the region. Research methodology. Geographical analysis for the study of geographical location, relief, climate and other natural characteristics of Zhytomyr Polissia. A cartographic method for the purpose of using maps to analyze the distribution of natural resources, tourist facilities and infrastructure. Statistical analysis for the processing and interpretation of statistical data related to tourism in the region, including the number of tourists, tourism revenues, etc. The results. It was determined that the natural resource base of the region is important for recreational activities, taking into account the favorable climatic conditions, water, forest resources and diversity of flora and fauna. The relief of Zhytomyr Polissia contributes to the diversity of climate and biotic resources, which is significant for the development of sports, health and active types of tourism. For the further development of tourism in the region, it is necessary to focus on improving the infrastructure, improving the advertising strategy, creating tourist brands, developing interactive maps and routes, as well as actively attracting the attention of the media to tourist events and projects in the region. Scientific novelty. The scientific novelty of this study consists in a comprehensive analysis of the geographical features of Zhytomyr Polissia, its natural resources and potential for tourism development, which includes an integrated approach to the study of various aspects of the region's tourist attraction. The study offers a new perspective on the possibilities of using natural resources, geographical location and historical and cultural heritage of Zhytomyr Region in the context of tourism development. Practical significance. The article is of practical importance in determining the prospects and ways of development of the tourism and recreation sphere in Zhytomyr Polis. It points to the possibilities of using geographical location, natural and cultural resources to stimulate both domestic and international tourism. The aspects highlighted in the article can be used to plan and implement tourism projects, which will contribute to the economic development of the region. The results of the study can be used by local authorities, tourism organizations and investors to develop effective tourism development strategies, create new tourism products and improve existing ones.
Affinities of the Sargat Population in the Baraba Forest-Steppe
Authors: Chikisheva T. A.
Published: October 2024

Within-group, between-group, and comparative analysis of craniometric data relating to local and chronological samples of the Sargat population (5th century BC to late 3rd / 4th century AD) was carried out. The study focuses on sample from the Baraba forest-steppe. Comparative analysis, performed with the principal component method, included Early Iron Age samples from adjacent territories. No discontinuity was found in the spatio-temporal cranial variation among the Sargat groups. Despite differences between the three Sargat samples (Baraba, Irtysh, and Trans-Ural), they all represent one and the same Caucasoid physical type, characterized by meso-brachycrany, medium-high braincase, wide low, and somewhat flattened face, moderately inclined frontal bone, and protruding nasal bones. The Baraba group differs from two others by a wider face, larger pyriform aperture, and largest dacryal width. Comparative statistical analysis indicates affinities of the male part of Sargat groups with nomads of the Urals and Kazakhstan—Saka, Sauromatians, and Sarmats. Possibly, military campaigns by the Achaemenid state against the nomadic tribal unions of Central Asia in the second half of the 6th century BC triggered the migration process. Initially, migrants moved to the Irtysh basin, and thence to the western (Trans-Ural) and eastern (Baraba) peripheries of the emerging Sargat culture. The female part of the population was less affected by migratory processes. Female samples of the Sargat reveal an autochthonous cranial complex.
Hypopressive abdominal gymnastics protocol in postpartum women after cesarean section in the remote period: Preliminary case series
Authors: Aguiar Natália , Kilian Cristiane , P. D. M. Gonçalves Ester , Cintas Janaína , Moraes Melissa , T. da Luz Soraia Cristina , Da S. Honório Gesilani Júlia
Published: October 2024

Background: The postpartum period is pronounced by important changes to return to the pre-pregnancy situation. During pregnancy, the recumbent muscles of the abdomen suffer withdrawal, characterizing diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscles (DRAM), and this condition may remain pathological postpartum. Hypopressive abdominal gymnastics (HAG) has a beneficial role in activating the abdominal muscles, presenting positive results in reducing DRAM. Objective: To describe the effect of a HAG protocol in postpartum women undergoing cesarean section in the remote period, comparing the inter-rectum distance (IRD) and abdominal circumference before and after applying the protocol. Methods: Case series quasi-experimental character involving participants had their IRD assessed using a portable ultrasound machine with a linear transducer and abdominal circumference measured using a flexible measuring tape. They received a HAG protocol, with nine postures, for three weeks, twice a week, totaling six sessions lasting 45 to 60 minutes each. After intervention, all participants were reevaluated using the same methods. Results: Four postpartum women participated. The largest point before intervention was the umbilical at rest. Both supraumbilical points analyzed obtained greater results in reducing IRD. Participant 001 achieved the greatest reduction in IRD after the protocol, as she had higher IRD values ​​during evaluation, in addition to a high body mass index (BMI) and a largest measurement of abdominal circumference. The measurement of abdominal circumference showed a change after HAG, reaching a reduction of 10 cm in one of the participants. Conclusion: This case series demonstrated positive results from the practice of HAG in reducing RAD, mainly supra-umbilical, and also in reducing abdominal circumference. Participants with higher BMI and waist circumference showed greater reductions in IRD.
Pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm in a young man with pulmonary hypertension on computed tomography angiography
Authors: Dautov Tairkhan B. , Kaliyev Bauyrzhan B. , Tukinov Ruslan Y. , Almenova Dinara S. , Kozhakhmetova Zhanar Z. , Zholshybek Nurmakhan Z. , Bastarbekova Lyazzat A. , Ignatyev Valeriy S.
Published: October 2024

Pulmonary artery aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms are uncommon anomalies; however, their associated morbidity underscores the importance of recognizing them. Herein, we present a clinical case involving a 15-year-old male patient who presented at our clinic with complaints of hemoptysis. Upon diagnosis, a left lung aneurysm was found. Subsequent computed tomography angiography and intervention on the pulmonary arteries confirmed the presence of pulmonary artery aneurysms, elucidating that the hemoptysis was caused by the rupture of the aneurysm. The intervention on the pulmonary artery further confirmed the diagnosis. Early detection and management of pulmonary artery aneurysms are crucial, particularly in young patients, as timely intervention can prevent severe complications and improve patient outcomes. Raising awareness of these vascular abnormalities and promptly addressing them through appropriate diagnostic measures and interventions can help healthcare providers effectively mitigate the potential risks associated with pulmonary artery aneurysms, thereby enhancing patient care and prognosis.
Distal radius fracture: review
Authors: Bessonov Dmitrii A. , Burtsev Mikhail E. , Frolov Alexandr V. , Sautin Maksim E. , Gazimieva Bella M. , Vasilev Ivan A. , Korolev Andrey V.
Published: October 2024

The presented literature review is devoted to such a pressing problem as distal radius fracture. The relevance of the review is due to the high prevalence and increasing frequency of this type of fractures, as well as a large number of controversies accompanying almost every aspect of this pathology. Despite the impressive amount of data devoted to distal radius fractures, modern scientific literature shows the absence of generally accepted algorithms for the treatment of this pathology of the upper extremity. The overwhelming majority of scientific articles on this problem have a low degree of scientific evidence. All this suggests the need for further studies with sufficient scientific evidence, primarily randomized controlled trials. Systematization and comprehension of the already known information are equally important, and this review is devoted to it. This review is analytical in nature and was conducted using medical literature databases and search resources PubMed (MEDLINE), Google Scholar and eLibrary. The following aspects are covered: anatomy, diagnosis, classification, conservative and surgical treatment, and postoperative management of fractures of the distal metaepiphysis of the radius. Special attention is paid to various surgical treatment techniques, and the advantages and disadvantages of the most common surgical methods are described.
War and Economic Growth: What Can Modern RUSSIA Learn From the 20th Century?
Authors:   Institute of Economics and Industrial Engineering of the Siberian Branch RAS, Fomin Dmitry A.
Published: October 2024

After February 2022, the growth of military expenditures and trade sanctions of unfriendly countries were the main factors determining the economic development of the Russian Federation. These factors are nothing new in the world and Russian history. They are typical economic manifestations of military conflicts. The accumulated historical experience, if properly used and correctly interpreted, can help to evaluate the current state of the Russian economy and predict its future. In this context, this article considers the two largest world conflicts (the First and Second World Wars) as well as five major military conflicts of the 20th century in which our country took part. The analyzed experience has identified six major factors. The presence or absence of these factors determines the potential economic growth of a belligerent state. With regard to the presence of these factors, the current economic situation in Russia has been analyzed. The authors have come to the conclusion that there are no prospects for economic growth in modern Russia. Besides, they have justified the need for a structural reorientation of GDP towards increased military and investment spending at the expense of reduced consumption by the population.
Measuring Multidimensional Poverty of the Population of the Regions of Russia: A Hybrid Approach
Authors:   Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Gubarev Roman V. , Karimov Aybulat G. ,   Institute of Social and Economic Research of the UFRC of the RAS, Dzuyba Evgeniy I. ,   Institute of Social and Economic Research of the UFRC of the RAS
Published: October 2024

The research paper is devoted to the measurement of poverty (and its depth) of the population of Russian regions on the basis of a hybrid approach. This approach involves both an objective assessment of the phenomenon under study (according to Rosstat data) and taking into account the subjective perception of poverty by the population. In the first case, the index method is used in combination with the method of self-organising maps by T. Kohonen and an ensemble of multilayer perseptrons of various configurations. Artificial intelligence allows not only to deepen the results of retrospective assessment of multidimensional poverty through cluster analysis, but also to realise the predictive function. In the second case, a sociological survey is conducted on the example of a certain region of Russia (the Republic of Bashkortostan). According to the results of the cluster analysis, taking into account the earlier retrospective assessment, we can conclude that there is a high degree of polarisation of Russian regions based on the actual level of ‘multidimensional poverty’. ‘Oases’ (St. Petersburg, Moscow and the Republic of Tatarstan) contrast with “centres” (the Republic of Ingushetia, the Republic of Tyva, the Karachay-Cherkess Republic and the Republic of Altai) of multidimensional poverty. At the same time, the Republic of Bashkortostan (one of the old-industrial regions with a rich mineral and raw material base) in the formed rating regularly occupied the median position among other constituent entities of the Russian Federation. The main (key) problems in the sphere of poverty for this region of Russia are specified based on the results of sociological research. Such a study also makes it possible to deepen the retrospective assessment of ‘multidimensional poverty’, since not all the necessary data for a comprehensive analysis of the phenomenon under study are generated by Rosstat on a regular basis. The results obtained in the framework of the study can be used in the actualisation of the most important direction of the state social policy of modern Russia – the fight against poverty. In the long term, the top management of the country needs to ensure a significant reduction in the poverty level of the population regardless of the territorial factor (constituent entity of the Russian Federation).
Graph Neural Networks for 3D Shape Analysis
Authors:   , Shakibajahromi Bahareh , Breen David E. , Kim Edward
Published: October 2024

Deep learning on 3D meshes presents significant challenges due to their intricate and non-uniform structure. Traditional deep learning methods, which are optimized for structured data such as time series, images, or voxel grids, struggle to effectively handle the complexity of mesh data. Additionally, achieving consistent performance in mesh analysis tasks across various mesh orientations is both crucial and challenging with conventional approaches. Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) offer an effective solution to these challenges by naturally adapting to the irregular, graph-like structure of 3D meshes. This dissertation details three major contributions to the field of 3D shape analysis based on GNNs. Firstly, in mesh segmentation, we introduce a deterministic process for transforming meshes into hybrid graphs. This is complemented by our Node-Edge-Face (NEF) embedding layer within the HyNet architecture, which excels in capturing complex geometric interactions for detailed and context-rich segmentation, as evidenced by superior performance in benchmark tests. Secondly, for mesh classification our novel representation learning model, RIMeshGNN, utilizes E(3) equivariant layers, aggregation functions, and pooling techniques to ensure rotation invariance, achieving exceptional accuracy without the need for rotation-augmented training. Lastly, in the area of mesh retrieval, we extend our classification model to encode objects into a discriminative embedding space using a contrastive loss function. This facilitates effective 3D object retrieval based on shape similarities. Due to the absence of a suitable 3D object dataset with ranked similarities for query objects, we created our own ground truth using an image-based retrieval method from Azure AI Vision Studio. Our comprehensive experiments across various datasets demonstrate that our methods achieve state-of-the-art performance, significantly enhancing the practicality and reliability of 3D shape analysis.
Mentawai Taro (Colocasia esculenta var. Mentawai) Corm Flour Ameliorates Insulin Resistance and Leukocytosis Promoted by High-Fat Diet in Mice
Authors: Santoso Putra , Ilyas Syafruddin , Rahayu Resti , Aini Wardatul , Hirwanto Salsabila Dhia
Published: October 2024

Excessive intake of a high-fat diet (HFD) is profoundly linked with various diseases, including dyslipidemia, inflammation, obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and inflammation. Meanwhile, Mentawai taro, a variety of taro in the Colocasia esculenta species, has traditionally served as a daily staple food for the local people in the Mentawai Islands (West Sumatra, Indonesia). However, it remains unclear whether Mentawai taro corm can effectively counteract the detrimental effects of an HFD. This study investigated whether Mentawai taro corm flour (MTF) can significantly prevent HFD-induced T2DM and leukocytosis. The experimental study involved adult male mice (n = 27) divided into three groups: normal diet, HFD, and HFD supplemented with 20% MTF. After a 12-week treatment, the levels of blood glucose, plasma insulin, glucose tolerance, insulin tolerance, homeostasis model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), malondialdehyde (MDA) levels as well as leukocyte counts were determined. Results showed that supplementation of 20% MTF in the HFD substantially improved blood glucose profiles, reduced blood glucose levels (P < 0.01), enhanced glucose and insulin tolerance (P < 0.01) and prevented hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance. Additionally, Mentawai taro flour effectively reduced pancreatic tissue MDA (P < 0.05) and regulated leukocyte profiles, including total leukocyte number (P < 0.01), and numbers of lymphocytes, monocytes, and granulocytes (P < 0.01). Hence, our study suggests that MTF supplementation in the context of an HFD exerts beneficial effects on glucose homeostasis, insulin sensitivity, oxidative stress, and inflammation. It implies potential antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory properties of MTF to manage diet-induced diseases
¿Comitentes modestos?
Authors: García-Lozano Rafael Ángel
Published: October 2024

Ordinariamente, relacionamos los mejores ejemplares de arquitectura religiosa del siglo XX con las más potentes instituciones eclesiales o bien civiles que actuaron de forma subsidiaria, o asimismo las asociadas con grandes creadores, ciudades o instituciones. Sin embargo, ciertas instancias de un orden más modesto lograron promover también templos verdaderamente extraordinarios. En buena medida éstos se debieron a la iniciativa de comitentes de menor cuantía, que pasaron desapercibidos en el panorama general o no alcanzaron altas cotas de repercusión. Su diversidad y la discreción de las circunstancias que los rodearon explica en parte una riqueza que aún permanece parcialmente desconocida. Este artículo busca reflexionar sobre los comitentes de menor cuantía —incluso sobre tal valoración— a partir del caso de Zamora, una diócesis y provincia española periférica, modesta y humilde, proponiéndonos abordar de modo paradigmático y exportable a otras realidades eclesiales su diversidad conforme a sus órdenes de pertenencia, así como sus repercusiones y logros.
Investigation of Candidate Teachers' Early Teacher Identity with Public Personnel Selection Examination Anxiety Levels
Authors: Asan Selim , Yağan Edanur
Published: October 2024

In this research aims to examine the candidate teacher's identity with Public Personnel Selection Examination (PPSE) anxiety levels. The research included 302 candidate physical education teachers (140 female and 162 male) aged between 21 and 28 (23.95±1.54). “Personal Information Form,” “Early Teacher Identity Scale (ETIS),” and “Public Personnel Selection Examination Anxiety Level Scale (PPSEALS)” were used as data collection tools in the research. According to the data obtained from the research, there was no significant correlation between the candidate teachers' PPSEALS scores and the ETIS scores. A significant difference existed between candidate teachers' grade levels with PPSEALS scores and ETIS scores. Compared to 3rd-grade and graduate students, 4th-grade students scored higher on the PPSEALS and ETIS. Although there was a significant difference between PPSEALS scores according to gender, there was no significant difference in terms of ETIS scores. According to this, women have higher PPSEALS scores compared to men. According to academic achievement status, no significant difference was found between the scores of PPSEALS and ETIS. The results obtained from the research revealed that candidate teachers have PPSE anxiety at a medium level and teacher Identity perception at a high level. As a result, it can be said that 4th-grade students' high perception of teacher identity leads to higher levels of test anxiety.
CodelessML: A Beginner's Web Application for Getting Started with Machine Learning
Authors: Rofiq Hanif Noer , Sujak Galuh Mafela Mutiara
Published: October 2024

Building machine learning models requires intensive coding and installation of certain software. This is frequently a barrier for beginners learning about machine learning. To overcome this situation, we present CodelessML, a reproducible web-based application designed for Machine Learning beginners due to its coding-free and installation-free design, published under Code Ocean capsule. It provides a common workflow that eases the process of building Machine Learning models and using the model for predictions. Using the Agile method, CodelessML was successfully built using Python, Anaconda, and Streamlit It. By using CodelessML, users can get a walkthrough and interactive experience of building machine learning through a simplified machine learning process: exploratory data analytics (EDA), modelling, and prediction. The impact of the software was evaluated based on feedback from 79 respondents, which showed that based on a 5-scale Likert, CodelessML received average ratings of 4.4 in accessibility, 4.3 in content, and 4.4 in functionality. CodelessML serves as an accessible entry point for learning machine learning, offering online, free, and reproducible features.
Türkiye’de Harmanlanmış Öğrenme Alanında Yapılan Çalışmalar: Bir Doküman İncelemesi
Authors: Arslan Aysel , Çetin Hilal
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışmada Türkiye’de harmanlanmış öğrenme alanında yapılan lisansüstü tez çalışmalarının genel eğilimlerini belirlemek amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma 2007-2023 yılları arasında yayımlanmış lisansüstü tezler taranmış ve tespit edilen 99 tez çalışmaya dahil edilmiştir. Araştırma verilerinin elde edilmesi için nitel araştırma yöntemleri arasında yer alan doküman incelemesi kullanılmıştır. Belirlenen lisansüstü tezler betimsel analiz tekniğine uygun olarak incelenmiş, yüzde ve frekans analizleri yapılarak tablolaştırılmıştır. Elde edilen bulgulara bakıldığında; harmanlanmış öğrenmeyle ilgili en fazla tezin 2023 yılında yazıldığı, yüksek lisans düzeyinde 64 doktora düzeyinde 35 tez olduğu, bu tezlerin 93 tanesinin harmanlanmış öğrenme, 6 tanesinin hibrit öğrenme olarak tanımlandığı saptanmıştır. Gazi Üniversitesi’nde yapılan tez sayısının (f = 21) diğer üniversitelerden fazla olduğu, örneklem türü olarak en fazla ortaokul öğrencilerinin (f = 25) tercih edildiği, 67 çalışmanın karma yöntemle yapıldığı, veri toplama aracı olarak en fazla tercih edilen ölçme aracının ölçek (f = 50), en fazla tercih edilen veri analiz yönteminin t testi olduğu sonuçlarına ulaşılmıştır.
Duygusal Şantaj İle İlgili Yapılmış Çalışmaların Bibliyometrik Analizi
Authors: Biçer Mehmet , Adam Fatıma Firdevs
Published: October 2024

Duygusal şantaj bireyin bazen farkında olarak bazen de farkında olmadan yaşadığı psikolojik bir süreçtir. Duygusal şantajla ilgili olarak yapılan birçok yayın bulunmaktadır. Bu çalışmaların toplu olarak incelenmesi bize genel bir bakış açısıyla bu konuya yaklaşma fırsatı sunacaktır. Bu düşünceden yola çıkılarak bu çalışmada duygusal şantaj konusunda 1973-2023 yılları arasında Scopus veri tabanında yayımlanan araştırmaların bibliyometrik analiz yöntemiyle incelenmesi planlanmıştır. Duygusal şantajla ilgili olarak geniş kapsamlı sonuçlara erişebilmek adına Scopus veri tabanı seçilmiştir. 12-22 Temmuz 2024 tarih aralığında "emotional blackmail" anahtar sözcüğü kullanılarak yapılan arama sonucunda elde edilen 32 adet kayıt belirlenen çalışmalar betimsel bibliyometrik analiz kullanılarak incelenmiştir. Yapılan 32 çalışma incelendiğinde 14 tanesi tek yazarlıdır. Makalelere yapılan yıllık ortalama atıf ise 6.06’dır. Makalelerin ortalama yaşı ise 10.2’dir. "Duygusal santaj" temalı yayınlarda Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences dergisi 2 makale ile öncülük etmektedir.
Using the dispersion model of a chiral metamaterial to calculate the characteristics of homogeneous and heterogeneous reflective and waveguide structures
Authors: Osipov O.V. , Panin D.N.
Published: October 2024

Currently, metamaterials are actively used in the creation of microwave and optic devices for various purposes. This is due to their non-traditional properties, compared to dielectric, conductive and other materials. One type of metamaterial is chiral media, which contain conductive microelements of mirror asymmetric shape. Such metamaterials have dispersion and, as a consequence, it is necessary to take it into account when developing various microwave structures. The work demonstrates taking into account the dispersion of the dielectric constant and the chirality parameter for calculating waveguide and reflecting structures with homogeneous and inhomogeneous chiral layers. The work carried out an electrodynamic analysis of the reflective properties of an inhomogeneous chiral layer and a rectangular waveguide, with a homogeneous layer of chiral metamaterial located in the transverse plane. The work has developed a method for calculating the reflection and transmission coefficients of an optical wave from the inhomogeneous chiral structure under consideration, which is based on the use of the differential sweep method. When constructing a mathematical model, we took into account the cross-polarization of the optical wave field, which consists in the appearance of orthogonal components during the interaction of the field with a chiral metamaterial. The solution to the problem was reduced to a matrix differential equation for the unknown reflection coefficients of the main and cross-polarized components of the optical field. The work examined chiral metamaterials with linear and parabolic inhomogeneity profiles. The results of the work can be applied in the design of new microwave and optics devices with layers of metamaterial, which can expand their functionality.
Investigation of block interleavers in OFDM radio communication systems with convolutional encoding in multipath channels with fast fading
Authors: Gorokhov K.V. , Kolobkov A.V. , Khiteva D.V.
Published: October 2024

Noise immunity codecs are good at correcting single errors. Group errors often occur in multipath radio channels with fading. Interleaving is used to convert group errors into single errors. Matching the interleaver structure with the signal and code parameters allows the interleaver to work efficiently. Optimization of the interleaver parameters depending on the characteristics of the communication channel increases the efficiency of the interleaver. The purpose of the work is to determine the parameters of block interleavers for an OFDM radio communication system with convolutional coding in conditions of signal scattering in time and frequency. A model of a channel with two beams and Rayleigh fades is considered. The influence of interleaver parameters on the noise immunity of the OFDM radio communication system depending on the channel parameters (fading rate, multipath interval) has been analyzed. Block deterministic and pseudorandom interleavers are considered. With magnification lengths the interleaver increases noise immunity of the communication system. But at the same time, the delay in transmitting the message increases. The optimal length has been determined, providing a compromise between delay and noise immunity. This length is determined depending on the coherence time of the channel. The number of rows of the matrix interleaver is depending on the decoding depth. This is the number of rows provides better noise immunity at optimal length. But sometimes the optimal length is too long. Therefore a function has been introduced that characterizes the minimum distance between bits in the “time-frequency-code” space at the input of the interleaver. The distance between the bits in the time domain is normalized for the coherence time of the channel. The distance between the bits in the frequency domain is calculated as a normalized deviation from the oscillation period in the signal power spectrum at the output of a channel with two beams. The distance between the bits in the “code space” is calculated as the distance normalized the effective decoding depth of the code used. Given the function describes optimal and critical values well parameters of deterministic interleavers of any length. Deterministic interleavers have a higher probability of error per bit than random interleavers. The definition of parameters using the proposed function allows the deterministic interleaver to work with the same low the probability of error per bit as well as random interleavers.