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MICROSTRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF TI-AL-TA-N COATINGS OBTAINED BY HIGH-POWER IMPULSE MAGNETRON SPUTTERING
Authors:   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, KUZMINOV E.D. , DERBIN A.YU. ,   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, SHUGUROV A.R. ,   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: December 2024

The composition, structure and mechanical properties of Ti-Al-Ta-N coatings obtained by high-power impulse magnetron sputtering and DC magnetron sputtering have been studied. It has been established that for high-power impulse sputtering, the current and power of the magnetron discharge increase exponentially during the pulse and reach peak values, which are an order of magnitude higher than similar characteristics for DC magnetron sputtering. The high level of ionization of the sputtered particles caused a significant increase in the number of ions in the flux of particles arriving to the substrate. The suppression of the growth of columnar grains and the formation of a denser and more homogeneous microstructure was ensured by an increase in the intensity of the ion bombardment of the growing coatings. This made it possible to improve their mechanical characteristics.
FERROMAGNETIC GALLIUM NITRIDE DOPED WITH MANGANESE AS A MATERIAL FOR SPINTRONICS
Authors:   Tomsk State University, KHLUDKOV S.S. , PRUDAEV I.A. ,   Tomsk State University, TOLBANOV O.P. ,   Tomsk State University, IVONIN I.V. ,   Tomsk State University
Published: December 2024

A review of the literature on the magnetic properties of manganese-doped GaN is given. The review uses data published mainly over the last decade. Data on the properties of GaN doped with manganese in the process of layer growth by molecular beam and organometallic gas-phase epitaxy, in the process of ion doping, as well as by other methods are presented. According to theoretical and experimental studies, manganese-doped GaN has ferromagnetic properties with a Curie temperature above room temperature and is a promising material for spintronics.
EFFECT OF LEAD ON THE STRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF SINTERED AL-40SN ALLOY
Authors:   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, RUSIN N.M. , SKORENTSEV A.L. ,   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: December 2024

Features of the structure and composition of the Al-40Sn alloy formed, when part of tin is replaced by lead, have been studied. It has been established that the sintered alloy has a 3-phase structure consisting of Al, a-Pb, and b-Sn phases. However, the phases are distributed unevenly, the boundaries between the matrix grains are occupied mainly by tin, while lead is distributed among the interstitial positions. Lead does not wet aluminum well and the Al-Pb interphase boundaries are weaker than Al-Sn ones. As a consequence, the strength of the lead-doped sintered alloy is reduced and the wear resistance decreases compared to the base alloy.
INFLUENCE OF TRANSPARENT FILMS BASED ON TA, SI, AL, AND N ON LOCAL SURFACE DAMAGE OF QUARTZ PLATES UNDER THE IMPACT OF HIGH-VELOCITY MICRO-PARTICLE FLOW
Authors:   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, TURSUNKHANOVA R.B. , SERGEEV V.P. ,   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, KALASHNIKOV M.P. ,   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, SERGEEV O.V. ,   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, VORONOV A.V. ,   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, KHRISTENKO YU.F. ,   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, ZHALNIN E.V. ,   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: December 2024

The structure and properties of thin bilayer films deposited on quartz substrates by pulsed magnetron sputtering were investigated: coating I is based on Ta/AlSiN and coating II is based on AlSiN/TaN. The transmittance values in the visible and ultraviolet ranges, determined from spectral curves, have average values close to 59% and 24%, respectively. Both layers in coating I and the upper TaN layer in coating II are formed in a nanostructured state. The lower AlSiN layer in coating II is divided into two layers: a layer adjacent to the substrate is amorphous, and that located above it is in an amorphous-crystalline state. Coating II exhibits higher adhesion to the quartz substrate compared to coating I. It was found that coating I based on Ta/AlSiN has the 15-20% higher mechanical properties (microhardness, modulus of elasticity, coefficient of elastic recovery), which gives the glass a higher protective effect against local surface microdamage (craters) during impacts of high-velocity iron powder micro-particles.
The abortive symbiosis: Tibetan medicine and the making of socialist healthcare in the Buryat-Mongolian ASSR (the 1920s – early 1930s)
Authors:   Institute for Mongolian, Bashkuev Vsevolod Yu.
Published: December 2024

This paper analyzes the uneasy relationship between Tibetan and Soviet medicine in the period when socialist healthcare in the newly proclaimed Buryat-Mongolian ASSR was in the making. The study aims to reconstruct, trace, and provide new insights in the evolution of these relations from halfhearted acceptance to open denunciation. Dwelling on the understudied primary sources from the regional archives and on contemporary Russian historiography, the author highlights the attempts of Buryat scholars to whitewash Tibetan medicine, strip it from religious content, and introduce it into the secular field. At the same time, the article exposes the pitiful state of affairs in the nascent Soviet healthcare and explains why the Bolshevik healthcare organizers had to halfheartedly accept Tibetan medicine as a useful tool for providing basic medical services to the population. In compliance with the principle of historicism, the author points out the continuity between the eighteenth-century concept of medical police, which formed the core of state healthcare in Imperial Russia, and the concept of socialist healthcare, arguing that the need to fight against quackery inherent in both systems could not allow the Soviet physicians to tolerate Tibetan medicine. Providing the perspectives from both sides, the author shows how Tibetan lama healers tried to institutionalize their craft in the new political reality by replicating Soviet organizational models. However, as the author stresses, in the final analysis the lamas failed to secure official recognition of Tibetan medicine in Buryat-Mongolia as the People’s Commissariat of Health continued its critique even though it did not openly oppose Tibetan medics. As the Soviet healthcare gained popularity and expanded its network, and as the collectivization was gaining pace, both Buddhist religion and Tibetan medicine increasingly faced discrimination and open attacks on the part of local Communist activists. Using documents from the regional state archive, the author traces how Buddhist clergy was intimidated, their activities suppressed, and their reputation undermined in local anti-religious campaigns. Even though formally Moscow disapproved of such actions, the author argues that such events marked the end of the period of uneasy coexistence. After 1930 the Soviet authorities, the Burnarkomzdrav among them, began to root out the Tibetan medicine and its practitioners. As the author concludes, in the wake of Stalin’s industrialization campaign there was no place for coexistence as the Tibetan medicine hampered cultural transformation while the republic needed mass, uniform and ideologically Bolshevik healthcare.
Joint educational programs as a tool for internationalization of higher education in Uzbekistan
Authors:   Tomsk State University, Yun Sergey M. , Turdikulov Olim T. ,   Tomsk State University, Taalaibek kyzy Zhanara ,   Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic
Published: December 2024

The aim of the research is to identify the features of joint educational programs (JEP) being implemented by Uzbek universities jointly with foreign universities. The study is based on the analysis of strategic documents of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the field of higher education, legislative acts, statistical data from the Uzbek Agency of statistics, information from the Uzbek Ministry of higher education, science and innovations, as well as mutual agreements with foreign countries, agreements, and cooperation contracts.
The research reached the following conclusions. The development of joint educational programs of Uzbek universities with foreign universities has become a priority of the state policy of reform and internationalization of higher education under President Sh.M. Mirziyoyev. This was declared in concept documents and supported by separate government
financial mechanisms. As a result, JEPs have become normal practice for many public universities in Uzbekistan, both at
undergraduate and graduate levels. The number of JEPs and students from Uzbekistan participating in them has increased manifold.
JEPs of Uzbek universities with foreign universities are gradually changing compared to the initial years. As far as areas of knowledge are concerned, the share of production and technical areas is gradually decreasing in favour of other sciences and industries. The share of Russian universities is decreasing and the geography of countries whose universities are implementing JEPs with Uzbek universities is expanding. Accordingly, the number of JEPs in Russian decreases and the number of JEPs in English and other languages increases. However, with regard to the internal geography of JEPs, the dominance of Tashkent and Samarkand is declining only gradually.
The implementation of JEPs faces a significant number of difficulties, to which authorities also respond. The key was the adoption in 2021 of a special provision on the procedure for concluding agreements and implementing JEPs. Russian universities are recommended to pay attention to the development of mechanisms for increasing the level of training of JEP students in specialized subjects and the Russian language, adaptation of students from Uzbekistan to life and study in Russia, administration of JEPs, development of scientific relations with Uzbek universities and the manufacturing sector of Uzbekistan as tools for attracting applicants to JEPs with Uzbek universities.
Escrituras encarnadas para un conocimiento vivo. Repensando la experiencia educativa con bell hooks
Authors: Duran Salvadó Noemí , Moltó Egea Óscar
Published: December 2024

Desde un enfoque autoetnográfico (Conle, 1999; Humphreys, 2005; Phelan, 1995; Pollock, 1998; Spry, 2001, Suominen, 2006) este artículo plantea tres escenas de vivencias educativas (yo-personal, en cursiva) para explorar el lugar de los conocimientos no academicistas y las escrituras encarnadas en diálogo con las propuestas de bell hooks (yo-investigador). Planteamos un primer lugar de enunciación referente al contexto universitario y un segundo lugar de enunciación referente a las escuelas de educación primaria. Las experiencias se ubican en Catalunya (en la Facultad de Educación de la Universidad de Barcelona y escuelas públicas de Barcelona) y plantean un diálogo intercultural con el hacer pedagógico de la Universidad de Antioquia (Colombia).
El lugar del malestar alrededor de algunas comprensiones de la violencia intrafamiliar: una mirada crítica desde la epistemología feminista y la pedagogía constructivista
Authors: Díaz-Ardila María Fernanda , Román-Cárdenas Angie Paola
Published: December 2024

El presente artículo de reflexión surge como producto de la construcción colectiva entre una docente y su anterior estudiante con el interés compartido alrededor de la intervención clínica sistémica en violencias. La conversación entre las autoras parte de la pedagogía constructivista y la epistemología feminista que permite cuestionarse sobre sus apuestas ético-políticas para leer y abordar críticamente las violencias. A partir de los supuestos del punto de vista feminista, se hace una revisión crítica de dos textos considerados como clásicos en la intervención clínica sistémica frente a la violencia intrafamiliar. Se enuncian las propuestas de dos autoras sistémicas en cuyos textos se encuentra correspondencia con las críticas a las prácticas de conocimiento del modelo de cognición masculino. Como conclusión, se resalta la importancia del malestar como posibilidad legítima para fortalecer el pensamiento crítico y la agencia en la construcción de procesos emancipatorios de lógica de saber tradicionales.
SupplementalLab-Protocol for Barcoding Primers: dEURYT-BRBM2, LCO1490-JJ, LCO1490-JJ2 & LCO1490-JJ3 v1
Authors: Müller Björn , Thormann Jana , von der Mark Laura , Astrin Jonas , Rulik Björn
Published: December 2024

As a detailed and extended supplement to Astrin & Stüben, 2008; Astrin et al., 2016; Rulik et al., 2017; Jafari et al., 2023; Jaume-Schinkel et al., 2024.
Matematik Ders Notu 4 ve 5 Olan 8. Sınıf Öğrencilerinin Örüntü Genelleme Görevlerinde Kullandıkları Stratejilerin İncelenmesi
Authors: Mert Halime , Bütüner Suphi Önder
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı, matematikte akademik başarısı yüksek olan öğrencilerin örüntü genelleme görevlerinde kullandıkları stratejileri belirlemektir. Bu amaca uygun olarak nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden durum çalışması yöntemi tercih edilmiştir. Çalışmaya matematik ders notları 4 veya 5 olan 10 sekizinci sınıf öğrencisi dahil edilmiştir. Veriler, 2022-2023 eğitim-öğretim yılı güz döneminde şekil örüntü görevlerinden oluşan bir çalışma yaprağı ile toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizi betimsel analiz yöntemiyle yapılmış ve MAXQDA programından yararlanılmıştır. Öğrencilerin kullandıkları stratejilerin kodlanmasında alanyazında belirtilen stratejiler dikkate alınmıştır. Elde edilen bulgular, öğrencilerin örüntünün yakın adımı ile ilgili görevlerde yalnızca yinelemeli stratejiyi kullandıklarını göstermiştir. Ancak, örüntünün uzak adımının belirlenmesinin istendiği görevlerde, öğrencilerin ağırlıklı olarak kural temelli çözümleri tercih ettikleri tespit edilmiştir.
Adatok a Pannon Ökorégió őshonos növényfajainak ismeretéhez I. (1–5)
Authors: Molnár V. Attila , Bak Henrietta , Bodics Dániel , Bordé Sándor , Chabrecsek Terezia , Fekete Réka , Gilicze Bálint , Gyurisán Dániel , Hunyadi Tünde , Jordán Sándor , Kelecsényi Péter , Kis Szabolcs , Kiss Gábor , Koloszár András , Lovas-Kiss Ádám , Löki Viktor , Mäh Zoltán , Mészáros András , Simon Pál , Süveges Kristóf , Szabó Gyula , Vikár József , Vizler Csaba , Jakab Gusztáv , Takács Attila
Published: December 2024

This is the first part of a series presenting previously unpublished data of importance for the knowledge of native vascular plants in the Pannonian Region. This paper deals with the families Lycopodiaceae, Brassicaceae, Crassulaceae, Rosaceae and Orchidaceae. We document the occurrence of Lycopodiella inundata from a ski slope on the outskirts of Nagyhuta (Northern-Hungary) as a new species in Hungarian flora. New occurrence data are reported for the roadside spreading Sedum caespitosum and Thlaspi alliaceum. We report on the specimens of Spiraea crenata found in the interior of settlements (gardens, cemeteries) between 2019 and 2024. New occurrences of several orchid spe­cies rare in Hungary are reported: Himantoglossum adriaticum from the Mecsek Mts, the Balaton high­lands, the Bakony Mts and the Szigetköz regions (Western-Hungary); Ophrys fuciflora from Zala and Veszprém counties (Western-Hungary); Dactylorhiza fuchsii from Mezőföld region; Orchis mascula subsp. signifera from the northern part of the Great Plain (Northeastern-Hungary).
Expresiones idiomáticas para el aprendizaje de la cultura en la clase de ELE
Authors: Fernández Montoro Dolores , Álvarez Baz Antonio
Published: December 2024

The relevance lexicon has acquired in language teaching has meant a qualitative leap both in research on language acquisition and in its application to classroom practice. In recent decades, there is an increasing number of studies and research dealing with this topic. A clear example of this interest can be seen in the contributions made at conferences and meetings on language teaching, as well as in numerous articles, master's final projects and doctoral theses, which usually combine research and teaching practice.
It is our intention to contribute to this, and consequently we have designed this contribution thinking about several interrelated principles, which are to allow students of ELE (Spanish as foreign language) to acquire greater lexical competence by understanding the different cultural settings in which idiomatic expressions occur and design a practice in a context of natural and real immersion-based language experience. That will allow them to check what has been learned while putting it into practice.
Our proposal is based on theoretical concepts in which lexicon and culture walk hand by hand and ends with a series of activities aimed at a B2 level where students understand and put into practice a whole series of idiomatic expressions.
FOSTERING MOTIVATION IN TVET STUDENTS: THE ROLE OF LEARNER-PACED SEGMENTS AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING IN DIGITAL VIDEO LEARNING
Authors: Wan Ali Wan Nor Ashiqin , Wan Yahaya Wan Ahmad Jaafar , Syed Idrus Syed Zulkarnain , Yaacob Mohd Noorul Fakhri
Published: December 2024

In recent years, digital video courseware has emerged as an effective tool for enhancing learning experiences, particularly in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs. As technological advancements continue to reshape industries, there is an increasing demand for students to develop both digital competence and problem-solving abilities, such as Computational Thinking (CT). Despite its importance, the integration of CT principles with personalized, self-paced learning approaches, such as learner-paced digital video courseware, has not been extensively explored. This study aims to address this gap by examining how learner-paced predefined segments and CT algorithmic thinking can impact TVET students' perceived motivation. This quasi-experimental study compares two courseware modes: learner-paced and system-paced predefined segments, to evaluate their effects on student motivation. Content delivered in the learner-paced mode allows students to progress through segments at their own pace, while the system-paced mode follows a fixed sequence. The findings from ANOVA analysis revealed that students in the learner-paced mode exhibited significantly higher motivation levels than those in the system-paced mode. These results highlight the benefits of integrating self-paced learning with CT strategies, suggesting that such instructional designs can enhance motivation and engagement in TVET education. The study advocates for the adoption of these approaches to improve student outcomes and better equip them with the skills needed for the digital workforce.
INTERPRETATIONS OF THE POEMS "KATERYNA" AND "MY TESTAMENT" BY TARAS SHEVCHENKO IN THE TRANSLATIONS OF JOHN WEIR (IN THE PARADIGM OF ECOLOGICAL TRANSLATION)
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, MITINA Tetiana
Published: December 2024

Background. The introduction provides a brief overview of the major translations of Shevchenko's works into English and the first reviews of Shevchenko's work in foreign criticism.

Methods.The method of comparative translation, historical and philological analysis, the method of quantitative calculations, as well as the ecological theory used in modern translation studies are applied.

Results. The article analyzes the methodological features of the interpretation of Taras Shevchenko's original works "Kateryna" and "My Testament" on the example of John Weir's English translations; in the context of the principles of ecological translation studies, the author considers certain techniques of English poetic translation that allow achieving semantic correspondence with the original while preserving ethno-cultural information. According to Nazim Hikmet, "...there are poets of one city, one village, one nation, but there are poets of all cities, all villages, all nations". Taras Shevchenko became such a poet – a poet of all nations – for the world, and his works continue to interest and excite not only Ukrainians, but also the Western world.

Conclusions. The proof of this is the fact that today Shevchenko is translated into English, the most widespread language in the world, more intensively than ever before. And each translator interprets the works of this Ukrainian genius poet in a slightly different way, depending on the peculiarities of the cultural environment in which the translator was born and works. All these peculiarities of the translator's linguistic and cultural profile in the environment of their specific culture are studied by a new field of translation studies called ecotranslatology, or ecological translation studies, within which the research for this article was conducted.
INTEGRATION OF ECOSCHOOL IDEAS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS IN THE 3RD STAGE OF PRESCHOOL EDUCATION
Authors: Dzene Liva , Kļaviņa Madara
Published: December 2024

From preschool age, it is necessary to instill in children love for the environment, the ability to protect and increase natural wealth. That is why environmental education and the formation of environmental culture for preschool children come to the fore. These indicators can be improved by educating children about this in preschool, creating environmental awareness and experience in sorting waste.The aim of the article: to analyse the need for the development of environmental consciousness and the possibilities of integration of ecoschool ideas in working with children of the 3rd stage of pre-school education.Research methods: Literature analysis; Questionnaire; Observation of children; Data analysis in SPSS.Concludes that to draw attention to environmental consciousness, the Ecoschool program in an educational institution is necessary. But the preschool can integrate the Ecoschool Action Plan during the school year to promote environmental awareness, if for certain reasons, does not participate in the Ecoschool program.
DEVELOPMENT OF WRITING SKILLS OF STUDENTS WITH MILD OR MODERATE MENTAL DISORDERS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Authors: Ūbele Baiba
Published: December 2024

The acquisition of writing skills is influenced by several factors related to a student’s physical and mental development, the environment in which they grow up and learn, as well as the attitudes of others. If any of these factors are disrupted or absent, individual work and various methods employed by special education teachers should be applied to support students with mild or moderate mental disorders in primary school classes in developing their writing skills.The research was conducted with the aim of theoretically and practically analysing the possibilities for developing the writing skills of primary school students with mild or moderate mental disorders in an educational institution that implements a program for students with these conditions.In the course of the study, findings on the acquisition of writing skills for students with mild or moderate mental disorders were analysed. The study investigated the characteristics of students with mild or moderate mental disorders in the pedagogical process and the necessary prerequisites for literacy development. It analysed literature and identified the difficulties students with mental disorders face in acquiring writing skills. Additionally, methods and techniques to support the development of these skills were deliberated, and a methodological tool for writing skill development was created. The research is based on document analysis, the evaluation of results from the use of developed methodological materials, and the analysis of interviews with teachers of five primary school students with mild or moderate mental disorders attending X Primary School, which implements special education programs.As a result of the research, it was concluded that in the modern era, less and less time is devoted to various basic skills. One such skill that the digital age has begun to replace is writing. Students lag behind in writing skills. This requires increased attention from preschool age. Special attention should be paid to the learning of writing skills for children who have mental disorders and prerequisites for the promotion of writing skills must be developed in all subjects, as well as learning should be done in a differentiated manner.
INCREASING SALES IN LOGISTICS
Authors: Aleknaitė Austėja , Šveikauskaitė Augustė , Freibergytė Raminta , Tamelis Juras , Cebrecos Alonso Pastor
Published: December 2024

With the past intense growth of international trading, a logistics sector is experiencing huge volumes of transportation by all modes of transport included. Still, being a business field, growing most rapidly of all and being crucial to facilitate the global businesses, logistics companies are still facing a high competition. Even with a high demand in services, transportation business has to find the ways of providing high quality, cost effective and adaptable services. Thus, this article depicts the main criteria necessary to achieve the increase in logistics business, as well as a good experience analysis of a company successfully operating in the field.
INTEGRATION OF THE POPULATION AT RISK OF SOCIAL EXCLUSION INTO THE LABOR MARKET: ANALYSIS OF THE SITUATION AND SOLUTIONS
Authors: Deksne Skaidrīte
Published: December 2024

The topic of the scientific work is "Integration of the population at risk of social exclusion into the labor market." Analysis of the situation and solutions''. Population at risk of social exclusion is a group of people who have an increased risk of ending up in situations of social exclusion or who are already in situations of social exclusion. State financial resources are insufficient to solve all socio-economic problems. In recent years, social entrepreneurship has been an active mechanism for solving socio-economic problems. Social entrepreneurship and a type of business whose priority is the creation of social assets, a company of financial self-sufficiency and sustainability. The author of the paper conducted an in-depth analysis of the situation regarding the integration of the population at risk of social exclusion into the labor market, and based on the knowledge gained, developed recommendations and proposals.
THE CONCEPT OF MILIRATY MEDICINE AND IT’S HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Grodze Laura
Published: December 2024

The subject of the article is the concept of military medicine and it’s historical development. The author offers the basic features of the concept of military medicine and explains the development and strengthening of the idea of military medicine from a historical perspective. Caring for the wounded has been common since ancient times, but the strengthening of organized and structured medical care in war conditions can only be seen in the 19th century. In the current geopolitical situation, when active or less active warfare’s are taking place in several countries of the world, the strengthening of the concept of military medicine in the normative regulation has acquired an important role not only at the international, but also at the national level. The aim of the work is to analyse the basic characteristics of the concept of military medicine and the dynamics of the development of its historical idea and propose amendments in the existing normative regulation.
THE LEGAL REGULATION OF IMPRISONMENT OPERATIONS
Authors: Gruzniņš Jānis
Published: December 2024

The legal regulation of the operation of prisons is an actual topic, as it affects not only the prisoner’s rights and safety, but also the safety of society as a whole. The Constitution of the Republic of Latvia says that everyone has the right to freedom and personal inviolability. But, if a person has committed a crime, the court can take their freedom away and imprison them. In such a situation, it is important to ensure that the operation of prisons complies with the laws and regulations of the Republic of Latvia, as well as international standards and human rights. In addition, all prisons were built in the last century, and are outdated, they don’t meet modern requirements. Resocialization of ex-prisoners is very important. Especially for those who have been in prison for a long time, because when they get out of prison, they don't have their old work place to live and work.
GAMA GROUP ANALYSIS OF DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Authors: Gudavičiūtė Karina , Gudeliūnienė Giedrė , Knyvienė Indrė
Published: December 2024

The paper analyses the business development opportunities to efficiently utilise the company's increased capital by integrating a new service to meet the expectations of existing customers and attract new customers. Business development is a key factor in enabling a company to remain competitive in the market and to adapt to market changes. Business development can be done within an organisation using its own resources - by linking development to the creation of new products or services. A theoretical concept of business development and an analysis of development opportunities is presented in order to understand the company's competitors, customer needs and the available resources and their use.
MINIMUM WAGE IN THE BALTICS
Authors: Jetha Sajad Arshad , Kolupai Ivan , Kuznec Roman , Boulachgour Abderrahmane , Jeseviciute-Ufartiene Laima , Morkuniene Vilma
Published: December 2024

The topic being analyzed in this article is Minimum wages in the Baltic countries. Authors paper analyzes the effect of the rise of the minimum wages within the Baltic States, particularly in Lithuania. Authors utilized SurveyMonkey website to aid in obtaining information about the effect of the minimum wage in Lithuania- particularly to do with price changes, redundancy as well as differences in the effect of minimum wage with respect to differing genders as well as ages and wage bands. Higher minimum wages, despite being controversial, are observed to be beneficial for the economy due to their effects on immigration and the perception of locals on their ability to cope with prices rising as well as their perception on experiencing the benefits of minimum wages increasing. Upon completion of survey, authors used SPSS software to effectively analyze results and determine any correlations.
TRANSPORTING VARIOUS CARGO TYPES BY ROAD IN LITHUANIA
Authors: Litvinaitė Deimantė Marija , Barkus Martynas , Dauskartas Nikas , Tamelis Juras , Bardavelidze Nana
Published: December 2024

In the modern day, logistic companies face many challenges: from cargos getting stolen or damaged to planning the routes to be more efficient. Transport logistics plays a large role in all markets, but the most common option is to transport goods by road. When transporting various loads by road, drivers or transport companies face many problems. The most common problems are related to economy, nature preservation, and pollution. However, there are other issues that determine or affect the company's performance, that are discussed in the article, such as finding optimal roots, cargo specific regulations, sustainability issues.
CRIMINAL ASPECTS OF BRIBERY
Authors: Škutāns Edgars
Published: December 2024

The article "Criminal Aspects of Bribery" is developed based on a bachelor's thesis and the conclusions and suggestions put forward therein regarding the origin of the concept of bribery, the development of effective regulatory measures for its suppression, taking into account judicial and investigative practice. The aim of the article is to reflect, in the author's opinion, the main factors influencing the process of proving bribery, as well as to examine the most significant recommendations (methodology) developed by the author and used in practical work for the qualification and investigation of the criminal offense under Article 320 of the Criminal Law.The article is divided into three sections. The first section briefly examines the historical analysis of bribery and the current regulatory framework for combating bribery, including amendments to legal norms, and compiles statistics on the situation of bribery in Latvia. In the second section, the author focuses on the legal characterization of bribery, analyzes judicial and investigative practices, providing their opinion on the qualification determination under Article 320 of the Criminal Law. Meanwhile, in the third section, the author summarizes the main justification for recommendations, using other state normative regulations as arguments as well.
ISSUES IN THE TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT: THE CASE OF LITHUANIAN AND UKRAINIAN COMPANIES
Authors: Toločka Augustas , Skrupskas Kasparas , Meldaikytė Milena , Tamelis Juras
Published: December 2024

Throughout the years logistic companies struggled with all kinds of difficulties such as the shortage of qualified drivers, transportation costs, environmental regulations, supply chain finance, sustainability, high fuel costs, enhancing customer service and other. Companies need new innovative ideas and implementations if they want to overcome certain kinds of challenges. Consequently, this article tries to explain what causes these problems and what the possible solutions are the logistics companies can take in order to solve them.
DETENTION CONTROL IN PRE-TRIAL CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
Authors: Zalužinska Inga
Published: December 2024

Detention is the most severe security measure, which is applied to the suspect or the accused person in pre-trial criminal proceedings. Due to the significiantly restrictive nature of human rights, a systematic review of the legality of detention is necessary. Control over the application of detention is regulated in Article 281 of the Criminal Procedure Law, imposing the obligation on the investigating judge to assess the need for further application of detention in pre-trial criminal proceedings.In the study, the author highlights the importance of detention control in pre-trial criminal proceedings. The author analyzes the nature of the detention control institute, examines the legal subjects exercising the authorities and rights of detention control, identifies the problematic issues of detention control implementation.
Estrategia colaborativa para la mejora de la inclusión del alumnado en riesgo de exclusión mediante el aprendizaje cooperativo
Authors: Lago Martínez José Ramón , Sanahuja Ribés Aida , Amenabar Perurena Nere , Soldevila Pérez Jesús
Published: December 2024

La implementación del aprendizaje cooperativo en el aula no resulta una tarea sencilla, sobre todo, en los casos de los equipos cooperativos en los que hay alumnado en riesgo de exclusión. Los objetivos son: 1) analizar las tareas más relevantes de los procesos colaborativos para construir mejoras en el aprendizaje cooperativo para la inclusión; 2) identificar los contenidos de mejora del aprendizaje cooperativo en el trabajo colaborativo sobre los que se elaboran las propuestas de mejora; y 3) conocer la percepción del profesorado sobre los aspectos más valorados del proceso de colaboración para avanzar en las prioridades de mejora. Han participado 12 docentes, 3 asesores de formación y 6 investigadores universitarios organizados en 3 equipos de trabajo. En los resultados se presentan las tareas de análisis de las prácticas identificadas como útiles y que ayudaron a las docentes a dar respuesta a las cuestiones-problema planteadas, y, se exponen las valoraciones y testimonios de los participantes en las sesiones de análisis colaborativo y cómo estas han ayudado a mejorar sus prácticas de aprendizaje cooperativo. La estrategia colaborativa propuesta se concibe como útil para que los docentes de un mismo claustro puedan mejorar y repensar las prácticas de aprendizaje cooperativo de su centro.
Caracterización de la depresión posparto en madres que acuden al consultorio ambulatorio en el Hospital de Clínicas, Paraguay 2023
Authors: Martínez Locio Liliana F , Villagra Godoy Alanis , Peña Samaniego Diana Patricia , Vázquez-Alcaraz Juan José , Ruiz Díaz Starelli Liz Mariela , Maggi Irma Carol
Published: December 2024

Introducción: La depresión posparto es un trastorno psiquiátrico con alta prevalencia en el periodo perinatal, es frecuente entre los primeros cuatro meses y las consecuencias negativas en la madre y el niño son múltiples, desde complicaciones obstétricas, hasta el suicidio materno y el filicidio.
Objetivo: Caracterizar la depresión posparto en madres que acuden a consultorio ambulatorio de Gineco-obstetricia y Pediatría en el año 2023. Material y métodos: Estudio observacional, descriptivo, transversal, con abordaje cuantitativo; Aplicado a 61 mujeres seleccionadas a través de un muestreo no probabilístico de conveniencia, con el método de observación, la técnica de entrevista y el instrumento un formulario con variables sociodemográficas, antecedentes gineco-obstétricos y la Escala de Depresión Postparto de Edimburgo (EDPS-9). Resultados: edad promedio de 27 años, 49,2% con formación secundaria, 60,7% sin remuneración, 39,3% de procedencia San Lorenzo, 47,6% en unión libre, 72,1% con acompañamiento de la pareja, 73,8% responsable por los que haceres del hogar. 59% con primera gestación, 91,8% sin abortos previos, 50,8% con parto por cesárea, 68,9% sin complicaciones y 73,8% no extendió el tiempo de internación. 18% tiene antecedentes personales de salud mental y 14,8% familiares. El 52,5% con sintomatología sugestiva de depresión postparto.
Conclusión: la depresión posparto es frecuente y se asocia con condiciones sociales y de la mujer que la vuelve vulnerable, como la baja formación, el estado civil unión libre, no tener remuneración, el ser la principal responsable de los que haceres del hogar, así como la extensión del tiempo de internación y los problemas de salud mental previos, lo que vuelve necesario abordar integralmente el problema.
Direct lateral interbody fusion with indirect decompression of the spinal roots in patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis
Authors: Isakov I. D. , Sanginov A. J. , Akhmetyanov Sh. A. , Mushkachev E. A. , Sorokin A. N. , Peleganchuk A. V.
Published: December 2024

Introduction Degenerative spine conditions involve the gradual loss of normal structure of the spine among the population and remain a common form of work-limiting health condition in 80 % of the population. The demand for surgical interventions will remain high in an aging population to improve quality of life. Lumbar spinal decompression and stabilization are produced using ventral, posterior and lateral approaches. Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) is used for treatment of degenerative lumbar stenosis having advantages over surgical interventions from other approaches.

The objective was to determine the prospects of LLIF as an independent decompressive and stabilizing surgical intervention using literature data.

Material and methods This article presents generalized information from Russian and foreign publications on LLIF with indirect decompression of the lumbar nerve roots. The original literature search was conducted on key resources including Scientific Electronic Library (www.elibrary.ru), the National Library of Medicine (www.pubmed.org) and Scopus using keywords: direct lateral interbody fusion, indirect decompression of the spinal nerve roots, predictors, lateral lumbar interbody fusion, direct lumbar interbody fusion, extreme lumbar interbody fusion, indirect decompression. The review included 60 articles published between 1998 and 2023 inclusive.

Results and discussion After performing LLIF, some patients experience indirect decompression of  the  spinal nerve roots to prevent epidural fibrosis, injury to the dura mater and spinal nerve roots. Identifying a model of patients with degenerative spinal stenosis who can undergo LLIF as an independent decompressivestabilizing surgical intervention without additional instrumentation can improve the effectiveness of surgical treatment.

Conclusion LLIF was shown to be an effective method for indirect decompression of spinal nerve roots at the intervertebral foramina. Indirect decompression of the spinal nerve roots in the spinal canal may fail and the choice of a LLIF candidate (a single surgical intervention) remains open.
Stenosing tenosynovitis
Authors: Kotelnikov G. P. , Pankratov A. S. , Nikolaenko A. N. , Borisov A. P. , Klyuchnikov A. S. , Piskun V. V. , Knyazev N. A. , Lukshin D. V.
Published: December 2024

Introduction Stenosing tenosynovitis or trigger finger is a common cause of hand disability. With the 174year history of the condition, treatment strategy and new minimally invasive surgical approaches are essential for researchers around the world.

The objective was to determine the current treatment options of the stenosing tenosynovitis using the Russian and foreign literature.

Material and methods The original literature search was conducted on key resources including Scientific Electronic Library (www.elibrary.ru), the National Library of Medicine (www.pubmed.org) and MedLine. Seventy contributions were identified published for the last 10 years.

Results and discussion Treatment of stenosing ligamentitis can be initiated depending on the stage of the disease, the duration, relapses or complications, comorbidities. Conservative orthopaedic treatment includes joint immobilization and/or corticosteroid injections. Although percutaneous dissection of the annular ligament is minimally invasive and has advantages of less tissue trauma, shorter recovery time, absence of painful scars open ligamentotomy can help to minimize complications and relapses of the disease.

Conclusion Conservative treatment of trigger finger is effective in 47 to 93 % and surgical procedures are practical in 94–99 %. Surgical treatment can be employed with failure of conservative treatment and has been shown to be effective and with a low rate of complications and relapses.
Principales tendencias sobre salud mental en el campo de la Psicología: una revisión mixta en Scopus
Authors: González Argote Javie , López Sánchez Andrew Alberto , Pérez Gamboa Alfredo Javier
Published: December 2024

Se presenta una revisión mixta de la literatura sobre las principales tendencias en salud mental en el campo de la Psicología en la base de datos Scopus durante el periodo 2019-2024. La metodología combinó un análisis bibliométrico, centrado en indicadores como el total de publicaciones, la distribución de citaciones, las principales áreas de relación interdisciplinaria, las palabras clave y la co-autoría entre países, con un análisis cualitativo basado en la hermenéutica. Los resultados destacan el crecimiento significativo en la producción científica sobre salud mental, el impacto de la pandemia de COVID-19, así como la importancia de la integración interdisciplinaria entre Psicología, Medicina y las Ciencias Sociales. Además, se identificaron como líneas de investigación prioritarias el estudio de los trastornos de ansiedad, la depresión, el impacto del confinamiento y las intervenciones digitales en salud mental. Los hallazgos subrayaron la necesidad de explorar los determinantes sociales y biológicos de la salud mental en la nueva normalidad. Se concluyó que es particularmente relevante incorporar estas tendencias en la educación médica y en la formulación de políticas de salud en América Latina.
Coping and Thriving: Undocumented Latino Students in Higher Education
Authors: Jimenez-Arista Laura E. , Hahnke Melissa , Caldera Karla , Koro Mirka
Published: December 2024

Undocumented students in higher education experience multiple barriers as well as cultural, social, legal, financial, and campus-life stressors. Despite these challenges, many of them learn to deal with these difficulties and achieve their academic goals. In this qualitative study, we collected data from five undocumented students in higher education (graduate and undergraduate programs) and developed a model that illustrates their methods of coping. Using constructivism as an overarching theoretical perspective, we developed a framework that depicts their coping strategies, which consists of four major coping categories: (a) Interpersonal Coping, (b) Affective Coping, (c) Cognitive Coping, and (d) Active Coping. Through this analysis, we captured the participants’ individual expressions of coping and examined the motivations and functions of these coping strategies (strategies were used as an outlet for tension or to implement solutions). This research confirms strategies examined in the literature (interpersonal, affective, and active coping) and examines cognitive coping as a set of strategies (reframing, acceptance, self-affirmations, and wishful thinking) among undocumented students that has received less attention. Overall, these findings can provide information for professionals (including educators and counselors) to better support the educational and emotional needs of these students and help them succeed in their academic journey.
Next-generation Enem assessment with fewer items and high reliability using CAT
Authors: Jaloto Alexandre , Primi Ricardo
Published: December 2024

The Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio [Brazilian High School Exam] (Enem) is a test that includes an essay and four 45-item tests. Its reliability and the impact of fatigue on scores are important considerations, so Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) may be a way to address these issues. Therefore, the present study aimed to verify the possibility of reducing the number of items on the Enem, using a CAT. We used tests from the 2009 to 2019 editions of the Enem. We simulated a CAT, which ended when the error was less than 0.30, or when 45 items were applied. On average, the application ranged from 12.0 (Languages and Codes – LC) to 29.2 (Mathematics – MT) items. The results point to the potential of reducing the size of the Enem to 20 items for a proportion that varies from 39.8% (MT) to 94.8% (LC) of the population.
Alcance da Meta 1 do PNE 2014-2024: Diálogos entre acesso e qualidade
Authors: Flores Maria Luiza Rodrigues , Castro e Silva Denise Madeira de , Brusius Ariete
Published: December 2024

O artigo apresenta resultados de uma pesquisa cujo objetivo foi analisar as ações de educação infantil que, no âmbito das políticas públicas, visam à implementação da matrícula escolar obrigatória para crianças de 4 e 5 anos, de 2010 a 2019, para uma amostra de sete municípios do Rio Grande do Sul. Como procedimentos metodológicos, realizaram-se revisão da literatura, levantamento de dados demográficos e educacionais em portais oficiais e análise documental. Considerando-se os indicadores da Meta 1 do Plano Nacional de Educação (PNE) vigente, verificou-se que a universalização da pré-escola não se efetivou nesses municípios. A pressão pela expansão da pré-escola pode ter repercutido sobre a evolução da creche, havendo baixa probabilidade de alcance do percentual de acesso à creche até 2024.
Dra Exposições curriculares do Curso de Museologia da Universidade de Brasília e a formação para a inclusão social
Authors: Magaldi Monique , S. Queiroz Marijara
Published: December 2024

O presente artigo compreende as exposições museológicas realizadas por meio da matriz curricular Museologia e Comunicação 4 do curso de graduação em Museologia da Universidade de Brasília, com destaque para as exposições com temas voltados para a inclusão social de pessoas negras, população LGBTQIA+ e corpos dissidentes. As práticas expositivas mobilizam estudos e pesquisas, objetos e lugares, pessoas da universidade, da cidade e do entorno e fazem das exposições curriculares importantes ferramentas de diálogo entre a comunidade acadêmica e a sociedade. Consideram-se aqui, os impactos dessas práticas de ensino na formação dos profissionais do campo dos museus e da museologia na perspectiva de uma sociedade mais inclusiva.