bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Practice of Strategic Approach Use to Management of Small Towns Development in Russia
Authors:   Institute of Public Administration and Civil Service of the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Belyaeva Olga , Kravtsov Kirill ,   Institute of Public Administration and Civil Service of the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
Published: December 2023

The article studies the experience of strategic approach use to management small towns development in Russia. To achieve significant positive changes in the level of social and economic development of small towns, highquality formulation and effective implementation of strategic planning documents are necessary. The aim of the article is to identify the features and practice of strategic approach use to management of small towns development in Russia exemplified by the city of Myshkin (Yaroslavl region) and the city of Belogorsk (Amur region). General scientific methods of synthesis, analysis, as well as classification and statistical analysis were used. The authors summarized approaches to the classification of small towns according to three criteria: function, economic resource, agglomeration type. It was determined that in direct dependence on the state of social and economic development of small towns, about 26 million people live, what is 18% of the population of Russia. We analyzed experience in strategic management and evaluated the content characteristics of the quality of strategies in the examples of Myshkin and Belogorsk. It was established that in terms of strategy to use an exclusively “typical approach” is not so effective, since individual growth points must be identified in each city, which modern strategizing tools (SWOT, PEST, SNW analysis, BigData, etc.) help to find. An important direction should be a strategic approach to the development of small towns in order to ensure the interconnection and interrelation of the main instruments of strategic planning and social and economic development at all levels, presented in the paper in the form of a variety of documents. The practical significance of this study lies in the fact that the provisions, conclusions and proposals made in it can be used by local authorities in dealing with issues of strategic management of small towns development.
Development of Digital Innovation Technologies and the Factors Influencing Their Introduction in a Company
Authors:   Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Poltarykhin Andrey , Velikorossov Vladimir ,   Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Filin Sergey ,   Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
Published: December 2023

The article discusses the aspects of generation and introduction of digital innovative technologies in different areas of the enterprise’s operation and the factors affecting their implementation in a firm. Methods of strategic development for the digital multinationals’ growth were used. A typologization of digital innovations was suggested, allowing enterprises which seek to increase their competitiveness by introducing such innovations to have an idea about which of them they need in the first place. Key factors affecting the introduction of digital innovations in the consulting, tools which make consulting services of competing organizations personal were analyzed. An analysis of the leading features for the provision of services by the number of verified consulting specialists was carried out. Recommendations were given on the development and implementation of technological innovations that improve the quality of the services provided and the level of digitalization of an enterprise ensuring its long-term competitiveness. Thus in unstable market conditions, characterized by constant fluctuations in short-term indicators in the supply-demand ratio, changes in state policy in business structures’ support, a decrease in investment activity and a decline in resources attraction due to the growing level of risks, enterprises are forced to develop independently and introduce various tools increasing the competitiveness.
TÜRKİYE’DE DİN SOSYOLOJİSİ GELENEĞİ VE KURUMSALLAŞMA SÜRECİNE GENEL BİR BAKIŞ: CUMHURİYET DÖNEMİ ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: YARALIOĞLU Yusuf
Published: December 2023

Auguste Comte, Max Weber, Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim gibi sosyolojinin ve aynı zamanda din sosyolojisinin öncüleri Kıta Avrupası’nda yaşanan ‘kültürel, siyasal ve ekonomik devrimlerin’ getirdiği değişimleri din kurumunu dikkate alarak analiz etmişlerdir. Ele aldıkları konular ve ürettikleri kavramlar Kıta Avrupası dışında akademik araştırmalar yürüten Türk sosyologlarını etkilemiştir. Nitekim Osmanlı Devleti, akabinde kurulan Türkiye Cumhuriyeti’ni tecrübe eden Türk aydınları, devrimin sosyolojik çıktıları itibariyle din ve toplum ilişkilerine dair zengin bir alan bulmuştur. Bu çerçevede din sosyolojisi disiplininin Kıta Avrupası’ndaki birikimini ve yöntemsel çalışmalarını Türkiye’ye taşıyan sosyologların, sembolleşmiş düşünceleri üç temel döneme ayrılarak incelenebilir. Çalışmanın amacı sembol temsilcilerin ürettiği kavramsal çerçeveler ve katkılarını açıklayarak din sosyolojisi disiplininin kurumsallaşma sürecini üç temel süreçte ele almaktır. Nitekim Cumhuriyet dönemi din sosyolojisi disiplininin kurumsallaşma sürecinin ele alınması alana dair tarihsel bir perspektif adına önemlidir. Çalışma, Cumhuriyet dönemi hazırlık, kurumsallaşmış ve yerel literatürün oluşması bağlamında üç temel dönemde din sosyolojisi teorisyenlerinin görüşleri esas alınarak oluşturulmuştur. Prens Sabahattin, Ziya Gökalp, Mümtaz Turhan, Erol Güngör, Şerif Mardin, Mehmet Taplamacıoğlu ve Ünver Günay gibi isimlerin bu süreçteki katkılarını konu edinmiş ve üçüncü dönemde yeni literatürün oluşması incelenmiştir. Daha pek çok din sosyoloğu olmasına rağmen farklı sosyoloji ekollerini temsilen bu isimlerle yetinilmiştir. Çalışmada kullanılan veriler dokümantasyon tekniği ile elde edilmiştir.
Enhancing Human Treg Cell Induction through Engineered Dendritic Cells and Zinc Supplementation
Authors: Shaikh Nisar Ali , Zhang Xiao-Bing , Abdalla Maisa I. , Baylink David J. , Tang Xiaolei
Published: December 2023

Regulatory T (Treg) cells hold promise for the ultimate cure of immune-mediated diseases. However, how to effectively restore Treg function in patients remains unknown. Previous reports suggest that activated dendritic cells (DCs) de novo synthesize locally high concentrations of 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D, i.e., the active vitamin D or 1,25(OH)2D by upregulating the expression of 25-hydroxy vitamin D 1α-hydroxylase. Although 1,25(OH)2D has been shown to induce Treg cells, DC-derived 1,25(OH)2D only serves as a checkpoint to ensure well-balanced immune responses. Our animal studies have shown that 1,25(OH)2D requires high concentrations to generate Treg cells, which can cause severe side effects. In addition, our animal studies have also demonstrated that dendritic cells (DCs) overexpressing the 1α-hydroxylase de novo synthesize the effective Treg-inducing 1,25(OH)2D concentrations without causing the primary side effect of hypercalcemia (i.e., high blood calcium levels). This study furthers our previous animal studies and explores the efficacy of the la-hydroxylase-overexpressing DCs in inducing human CD4+FOXP3+regulatory T (Treg) cells. We discovered that the effective Treg-inducing doses of 1,25(OH)2D were within a range. Additionally, our data corroborated that the 1α-hydroxylase-overexpressing DCs synthesized 1,25(OH)2D within this concentration range in vivo, thus facilitating effective Treg cell induction. Moreover, this study demonstrated that 1α-hydroxylase expression levels were pivotal for DCs to induce Treg cells because physiological 25(OH)D levels were sufficient for the engineered but not parental DCs to enhance Treg cell induction. Interestingly, adding non-toxic zinc concentrations significantly augmented the Treg-inducing capacity of the engineered DCs. Our new findings offer a novel therapeutic avenue for immune-mediated human diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease, type 1 diabetes, and multiple sclerosis, by integrating zinc with the 1α-hydroxylase-overexpressing DCs.
MODELING AND SIMULATIONS OF WET POROUS MEDIUM CONVECTIVE DRYING
Authors: Tang Yicun , Zhang Yuan , Min Jingchun
Published: December 2023

In the convective drying of a wet porous medium by hot air, the medium surface exposed to the air fluid may experience three stages, namely the fully wet, partly wet, and fully dry stages. At the fully wet stage, the medium surface is fully covered by a water film, with the convective moisture transfer taking place all over the medium surface; at the partly wet stage, the medium surface is partly covered by water film, with the convective moisture transfer occurring only at the wet surface where free water is present. In this research, a theoretical model is presented to simulate the convective drying of a wet porous medium, and experiments on hot-air convective drying of a wet porous sand layer are carried out to investigate the sand-layer temperature and water content variations during the drying, in which the sand layer thickness is 4 mm, the initial water-film thickness is 0.4 mm, and the hot-air temperatures are 45, 60, and 75°C, respectively. Inverse calculations are conducted to get some insight into the water-film coverage function based on the experimental data, which are necessary for quantitatively evaluating the effective moisture transfer surface area when calculating the convective moisture transfer at the partly wet stage. By combining the coverage function with the wet porous medium drying model, a comprehensive model is obtained. Calculations are implemented to simulate the convective drying of the wet porous sand layer, and the effects of the two constants included in that function on the wet sand-layer drying characteristics are discussed. The calculation results are compared with the experimental data; they agree very well, supporting the effectiveness of the current model in simulating the sand-layer convective drying process.
Hydroxyapatite as an active ingredient in oral care: an international symposium report
Authors: Pawinska Malgorzata , Paszynska Elzbieta , Limeback Hardy , Amaechi Bennett T , Fabritius Helge-Otto , Ganss Bernhard , O’Hagan-Wong Kelsey , Wiesche Erik Schulze zur , Meyer Frederic , Enax Joachim
Published: December 2023

Hydroxyapatite, Ca5(PO4)3(OH), is a bioinspired active ingredient for preventive oral health care. The use of hydroxyapatite in the prevention of oral diseases has gained interest, particularly in recent years. Hydroxyapatite can be used in office and for daily oral care (e.g. in toothpastes and mouthwashes). The first clinical efficacy studies on caries prevention and reduction of symptoms of dentin hypersensitivity were conducted in the 1980s. These were followed by various in vitro and in situ studies and several more recent clinical trials. A number of systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the use of hydroxyapatite in preventing oral health problems have been published. Summarizing these data, hydroxyapatite is a versatile active ingredient with multiple benefits that include caries prevention, relief from dentin hypersensitivity and tooth whitening. Since this calcium phosphate mineral has an excellent biocompatibility, it is safe for all patient groups. This interdisciplinary review gives an overview of the developments in hydroxyapatite research, highlights the research progress made regarding hydroxyapatite as a biomimetic active ingredient and summarizes the state-of-the-art evidence in support of hydroxyapatite efficacy.
Empowering Minds: Multimodal Literacies, Fanfiction, and Inclusive Education
Authors: Haas Leslie , Tussey Jill
Published: December 2023

This article critically examines the intricate relationship between literacy and multimedia, focusing on multimodal literacies within the framework of educational equity. It navigates intersections among literacy, social-emotional learning, and educational equity, expanding from the analysis of fanfiction as mentor texts to the transformative empowerment of communities through technology integration. Connections between literacy engagement and cultural practices are explored through the lens of enhancing opportunities for English language learning. By tracing the historical roots of fanfiction and scrutinizing its contemporary manifestations in popular culture, this article explores the potential of multimodal literacies. These concepts cultivate literacy skills and foster creativity, empathy, and inclusivity—especially crucial for diverse learners, including those embarking on the journey of English language acquisition. Serving as a comprehensive resource, the article provides nuanced insights into the multifaceted ways in which multimodal literacies can effectively bridge the engagement gap. It offers practical applications, outlining a path towards a more equitable and enriching educational landscape in the digital age, with a specific focus on promoting linguistic proficiency among English language learners. The article stands as a valuable guide for educators, researchers, and practitioners, offering concrete strategies for leveraging multimodal literacies to create inclusive and empowering learning environments.
Translanguaging in Action: A Case Study on Two Korean Students’ Engagement in Translanguaging in Radio-Based English Education
Authors: Im Jae-hyun
Published: December 2023

This case study investigates the engagement of two Korean college students majoring in English education with translanguaging. In a course that integrates the teaching of translanguaging and encourages active student participation in exploring translingual practices in everyday literacy, the study examined two students’ analysis reports on translanguaging in an EBS radio English education program, their reflection notes on translanguaging, interviews, and in-class discussions on the pedagogical potential of translanguaging. Two research questions were asked: How do Korean students majoring in English education apply translanguaging knowledge in analyzing an EBS radio English show, and what are their attitudes towards translanguaging? Utilizing a qualitative research approach, the study analyzed written and spoken data of the participants. The findings illustrated that the participants comprehended the crux of translanguaging and effectively applied it in analyzing the EBS radio program. They also employed their linguistic knowledge gained from other language education and linguistics courses to make sense of the translingual nature evident in the EBS teachers’ teaching practices. Moreover, they displayed a positive attitude toward translanguaging for English education in Korea, despite encountering challenges and ineffective translanguaging moments. This study calls for further research to advance the promotion of translanguaging in Korean ELT.
RELIABILITY OF RESULTS OF CONSTRUCTION EXAMINATION OF SCOPE OF WORKS PERFORMED ACCORDING TO EXECUTIVE AND DESIGN DOCUMENTATION
Authors:   Perm State University, Syatchikhin A. V. , Glevich M. A. ,   Perm State University
Published: December 2023

Abstract: evidence has no predetermined strength. However, in practice, among the equal strength of evidence, the forensic examination was and remains in the civil process the “queen of evidence”. The current approach is not fair and correct, especially in the context of the actual “irresponsibility” of the expert and the often-poor quality of expert research. The article attempts to give an overall assessment of the reliability of the results of the forensic construction examination in order to determine the volume of work performed only from the executive and design documentation available in the case file.
LEGAL AND ECONOMIC FOUNDATIONS OF DIGITAL RIGHTS TURNOVER
Authors:   Perm State University, Chikulaev R. V.
Published: December 2023

Abstract: the article discusses the features and main problems of the formation of general and private legal regimes of digital rights, with a focus on the rules of their civil turnover. The basic idea is the systemic interrelation of economic and legal foundations for the creation, circulation, termination of digital rights as objects of civil rights according to Russian civil legislation. Conclusions are drawn about the necessity to achieve a balance of material requirements and their regulatory framework. Examples of the imbalance of economic efficiency and legal regulation of the civil turnover of digital rights in the current regulatory system are revealed.
CHANGING THE AMOUNT OF ALIMONY ESTABLISHED BY THE COURT FOR MINOR CHILDREN: ANALYSIS LAW ENFORCEMENT PRACTICE
Authors:   Perm State University, Akinfieva V. V.
Published: December 2023

Abstract: the proclamation at the constitutional level of the priority of children as a vector of the state policy of the Russian Federation actualizes the issues of improving family legislation and law enforcement practice that develops regarding alimony obligations. The purpose of the article is to conduct a deep scientific and practical analysis of law enforcement practice related to the change in the amount of alimony established by the court for minor children. It is established that both the parties to alimony obligations and, in some cases, law enforcement officers incorrectly use the norms of paragraph 1 of Article 119 of the RF IC. So, the key problem is the lack of evidence of the claimed changes in material and (or) marital status, affecting the amount of alimony and entailing the inability to fulfill alimony obligations in the same amount. It is proved that the “formal” approach of the law enforcement officer to the consideration of such disputes leads to ignoring the principle of priority of the interests of a minor child, the degree of security of the alimony payer, the “burdensomeness/non-burdensomeness” of paying alimony in the same amount, very common cases of fictitious legal relations indicating obvious abuse of the right. It is concluded that reducing the amount of alimony and exemption from their payment are exceptional “options” of family law, which should be applied only if there are serious grounds (for example, the disability of the alimony payer caused by his disability).
THE CONTENT OF THE CONCEPTS OF “COMMERCIAL”, “COMMERCE” AND “MERCHANT” AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH RELATED LEGAL STRUCTURES IN THE DOMESTIC CIVIL DOCTRINE AND REGULATORY LEGAL ACTS
Authors:   Perm State University, Vorontsov S. G.
Published: December 2023

Abstract: in the Russian legal literature, the terms “commercial”, “commerce” and “merchant” are quite often used as characteristics of economic, entrepreneurial, commercial or other economic activity. At the same time, the content of these concepts is not clearly defined. Unfortunately, Russian laws also do not contain the necessary information for unambiguous theoretical conclusions. The relationship of these categories with related concepts and the order of their definition are still debatable. The emergence of the phenomenon of e-commerce takes this discussion to a new level and makes this area of scientific research very relevant. This work is aimed at defining and systematizing the main categories of Russian commercial law.
CHANGES IN THE LEGISLATION ON THE ORGANIZATION OF PUBLIC POWER IN THE SUBJECTS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors:   Perm State University, Khudoley K. M.
Published: December 2023

Abstract: amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation adopted in 2020 led to the adoption of a new Federal Law “On the General Principles of Organization of Public Power in the Subjects of the Russian Federation”. Despite the fact that this law actually reproduces many provisions of the Federal Law “On General Principles of Organization of Legislative (Representative) and Executive Bodies of State Power of the Subjects of the Russian Federation”, nevertheless, the rules on the name, terms of office and responsibility of the highest bodies of state power of the subjects of the Russian Federation have undergone significant changes. Some of them call into question the principles of federalism, since they lead to the establishment of a system of relations more characteristic of a unitary state, when the regions are excluded from the opportunity to influence federal politics, and the center has broad powers to appoint and dismiss the heads of regional authorities.
THE ANTINOMIES OF THE IDEA OF LAW IN THE INSTITUTION OF THE VERSION SUIT
Authors:   Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, Galimov A. Sh.
Published: December 2023

Abstract: the article deals with the formal, legal and substantive aspects of the concept of unjust enrichment, taking into account the formation of this institution in the domestic legal order, up to its current state, characterized by a gap in terms of version claims. There is a connection between the problem and the growing tendency in recent years to overcome the formal approach in judicial practice. It is shown that ethical elements prevail in the ideological content of the institution of the versions claim, which is currently not formally fixed, but is derived through a systematic and teleological judicial interpretation of the law. The possibility of using antinomies of the idea of law as a methodological tool for overcoming the gap in the regulation of situations corresponding to the classical model of actio de in rem verso is substantiated.
CATEGORY “GOODS” IN THE SYSTEM OF NORMS OF TRADE (COMMERCIAL) LAW
Authors:   Perm State University, Vorontsov S. G.
Published: December 2023

Abstract: in modern Russian legislation, the term “goods” is often found and tradi‐ tionally used along with related legal constructions “products”, “proper‐ ty”, “thing”, “work”, “service”, “objects of civil and property rights”, “ob‐ jects of trade” etc. Similarly, the term is used in foreign and international law. Despite its frequent use, this category does not have a single agreed‐upon common, legal, or doctrinal content. There is a “own” un‐ derstanding of this term in foreign, international public and private law, in Russian civil, tax, antimonopoly, customs legislation, etc. This paper provides a brief overview of the existing normative and doctrinal diversi‐ ty, sets out the author's ideas about the legally significant content of the category “goods” and attempts to determine its place in the system of norms of modern trade (commercial) law.
CONVENTION RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF PROGRAMME-CARRYING SIGNALS TRANSMITTED BY SATELLITE AS AN ANONYMATIC INTERNATIONAL TREATMENT FOR THE PROTECTION OF RELATED RIGHTS
Authors:   Perm State University, Ustinova А. V.
Published: December 2023

Abstract: the successful launch of an artificial satellite of the Earth, the flight of man into space served as an impetus for the emergence and subsequent development of satellite communication systems for transmitting televi‐ sion signals. At the same time, new means of communication, with a wide range of action, raised the issue of the protection of the rights of broad‐ casting organizations, which was to be resolved in 1974 at an international conference in Brussels. The purpose of the article is to determine the position of the Brussels Convention in the system of law through the prism of historical, functional and objective approaches. The author comes to the conclusion that this convention in relation to the Rome Convention of 1961 is a special treaty concerning the regulation of relations in the field of copyright and related rights. The identified distinctive features of the Brussels Convention make it possible to give it the legal status of an atypical treaty.
CHARITY AS A MANIFESTATION OF THE SOLIDARITY OF CIVIL SOCIETY AND THE STATE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE SPECIAL MILITARY OPERATION
Authors:   Perm Institute of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia, Bryleva E. A. ,   Perm Branch Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
Published: December 2023

Abstract: the article analyzes the trends in the development of charity as a manifestation of solidarity in the context of a special military operation. Based on terminological analysis, the author singles out two main components in solidarity: unity and coherence. It is noted that the introduction of this principle into the Constitution of the Russian Federation is not declarative, but has deep historical roots. So, during the First World War, women of different classes together provided charitable assistance to soldiers who were at the front, both through fundraising and helping the families of soldiers. Similarly, at the present stage of development of Russian society, we observe the solidarity of civil society with the state through assistance to both participants in the special operation and refugees from the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics and Ukraine. The author also points out the traditional features of the Russian people in the form of charity and mercy, which manifested themselves in the new reality.
PATH COEFFICIENT AND CORRELATION ANALYSIS IN SECOND CROP SOYBEAN [Glycine max (L.) Merrill]
Authors: YILDIRIM Aliye , İLKER Emre , EKREN Sıdıka
Published: December 2023

Soybean is the most widely grown leguminous and nutritionally important crop in the world. The selection criteria in soybean breeding suitable for second crop (double cropping) are expected to vary according to the main product conditions. Fourteen soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] genotypes were studied in 2014, 2015 and 2016 to determine selection criteria for plant breeders using correlation and path coefficient analyses in soybean under second crop conditions. Randomized complete block design with four replicates was used for laying out the field experiments at research fields of Ege University. Variance analysis was perform for each characters and it was concluded that the genotype x year interaction was statistically significant at the 1% probability level in terms of all the traits examined. According to results of the correlation analysis, it is seen that six traits are positively correlated with grain yield, while the other traits are negatively correlated with seed yield. The six characters are pod numbers per plant (r= 313.3*), days to 50% flowering (r= 0.270*), days to maturity (r=0.286*), plant height (r=0.027ns), first pod height (r=0.181ns) and crude protein ratio (r=0.112ns). Path coefficient analysis showed grain yield positively and directly effected by pods number per plant (0.5532) followed by day to maturity (0.2483), plant height (0.1920), crude protein ratio (0.0403), first pod height (0.0266) and days to 50% flowering (0.0104); Grain yield was negatively and directly effected by 100-seed weight (-0.1697) and crude oil ratio (-0.0097). In conclusion under the second crop conditions, pod number per plant could be used as a selection criterion due to its high direct and positively effect on grain yield.
Flat panel display controller driver architecture for Linux OS
Authors:   Institute of System Analysis of Russian Academy of Sciences, Pugin Konstantin V. , Mamrosenko Kirill A. ,   Institute of System Analysis of Russian Academy of Sciences, Giatsintov Alexander M. ,   Institute of System Analysis of Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: December 2023

This paper discusses the development of a driver architecture for display transmitter link controller. The architecture ensures the implementation of protocols for interaction with flat panel displays in the case when the controller has its own registers and configuration system. Unlike the known solutions, the proposed architecture makes it possible to reduce the amount of changes in the implementation code in the event of hardware upgrade, and also does not require the use of automatic driver code generation based on high-level descriptions or the development of special tools, such as domain-specific languages. This paper analyses drivers that are based on Direct Rendering Management subsystem and available in open source, as well as previously described approaches to the development of display transmitter link controller drivers. The paper also presents a logical comparator model for testing phase-locked loop devices, which are an integral part of all display output stacks. Based on this model, an IP block was developed, which was used to test the Display Serial Interface driver. Evaluation of the results was carried out in the development of the MIPI Display Serial Interface driver for a promising controller. This driver was tested together with a device prototype and a panel that supports the MIPI Display Serial Interface 1.3 standard. The results provided in this paper can be used both to develop new drivers for existing controllers and new controllers with new drivers.
Vladimir I. Vernadsky and the new paradigm
Authors:   Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Mishinsky Gennady V.
Published: December 2023

The main directions of V.I.Vernadsky's scientific activity during the period of the scientific revolution occurred at the end of the 19th and until the middle of the20th centuries are briefly listed. His decisive contribution to the initial research and practical application of the phenomenon of radioactivity and nuclear physics is shown. Based on the discovery of low-energy nuclear reactions more than 30 years ago, the development of Vernadsky's ideas about the role of radioactivity − the transformation of some chemical elements into other chemical elements − in geology, in the thermal balance of the Earth, in the prevalence of trace chemical elements is presented. Main provisions of the theory of low-energy nuclear reactions in condensed matter are listed: the threshold for excitation of the medium is indicated; shown is the possibility of generating a strong magnetic field in a unidirectional flow of electrons in a quasineutral plasma with the pairing of free electrons, and, subsequently, the pairing of atomic electrons into orthobosons with the latter forming a Bose-Einstein condensate, in which a new state of matter is formed − transatoms, which are combined, due to their ultra-strong magnetic fields, into nuclear transmolecule, in which multinuclear transmutation reactions occur with non-radioactive products; with the transformation of transmolecules into different sets of stable nuclei, subject to all conservation laws. In this case, the collective parameter that characterizes the quasi-equilibrium distribution of the mass numbers of isotopes – reaction products – is the “thermodynamic” coefficient of the energy content of the medium. Natural nucleosynthesis in the era of recombination of the Universe, which gave rise to the formation and development of organic chemical, and subsequently biochemical synthesis, is described. The development of Vernadsky's doctrine of the biosphere and noosphere of the Earth is supplemented by the concept of fractality of material, including biological structures with the further evolution of living matter, as well as by the concept of planetary nucleosynthesis. Starting from the idea of planetary nucleosynthesis, based on the mechanism of multinuclear quantum transitions of some atomic nuclei to others, a new doctrine of the geological development of the Earth and the foundations of quantum planetology were formulated, which explained the strict temporal cyclicity observed in the geological activity of the Earth associated with galactic jet energy flows. The issues discussed may become a basis for those directions in scientific research that will form a new paradigm, a new worldview.
Incidence of cerebrovascular diseases in the Russian Federation in 2010–2022
Authors: Abramov Aleksej Yu. , Muravyeva Alla A. , Mikhaylova Yuliya V. , Sterlikov Sergej A.
Published: December 2023

Background. Mortality from cerebrovascular diseases in Russia is one of the highest in the world.
Aim. To determine trends in the incidence of cerebrovascular pathology, including in connection with the pandemic of the new coronavirus infection COVID-19.

Material and methods. The structure, indicators of primary and general incidence of cerebrovascular pathology in 2010–2022 in Russia as a whole according to statistical observation form No. 12 were analyzed. Intensive, extensive, and standardized indicators were calculated and regression analysis was performed.
Results. The share of newly diagnosed cerebrovascular diseases in the structure of circulatory system diseases in Russia during the study period decreased from 21.7 to 17.4%. The overall incidence of cerebrovascular pathology ranged from 4371.1 to 4938.1, primary — from 599.8 to 791.2 per 100 thousand population. The primary incidence rate of stroke in the period from 2010 to 2019 increased from 270.1 to 296.6 per 100 thousand population, with a subsequent decrease in 2022 to 275.3 per 100 thousand population. When standardizing the primary incidence of stroke by age, no significant changes in the indicator were detected over the entire observation period. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the incidence of cerebrovascular diseases (general and primary), as well as the incidence of their individual units, decreased or deviated from the upward trend. The proportion of strokes not specified as hemorrhage or infarction decreased from 10.2 to 1.8%. During the pandemic period (2020–2022), there was an increase in the risk of developing cerebral infarction compared to intracranial and intracerebral hemorrhages (from 1.7:1 to 1.9:1; p=0.0000). The primary incidence of hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes increased from 161.3 (2010) to 238.1 (2019) per 100 thousand population; in 2022 it was 225.7 per 100 thousand population. During the study period, there was no trend towards an increase in the standardized incidence of strokes.
Conclusion. From 2010 to 2019 in Russia there was an increase in the primary incidence of cerebrovascular pathology, a decrease in overall and primary incidence in 2020–2022.
Experimental analysis of heat transfer characteristics using ultrasonic acoustic waves
Authors: HAMADOUCHE Ali Bousri , RICHARD Nebbali
Published: December 2023

In this experimental work, heat transfer intensification using ultrasonic waves was investigated. A heat source, consisting in a parallelepiped aluminum block in which two electrical heating cartridges of 160 W each were mounted to heat four liters of distilled water contained in a tank made of Plexiglas. To demonstrate the effectiveness of heat transfer enhancement with the use of ultrasounds, three different configurations were analyzed. In the first one, considered as a reference case, the heat transfer was studied without ultrasound field. In the second configuration, ultrasonic acoustic waves were generated using one transducer vibrating at a fixed frequency of 40 kHz with a total power of 60 W. In the last configuration, ultrasounds were generated with two similar transducers mounted on two opposite walls of the water tank while maintaining the same power and frequency. The effect of the distance separating the heat source to the trans-ducers on the convective heat transfer coefficients and the average temperature of the water in the tank were analyzed in detail. The results revealed that the natural convection heat transfer in the water tank was intensified by means of low frequency acoustic waves. Indeed, it was shown, particularly, that more the distance between the transducer and the heater is low more the heat transfer improvement is better. The heat transfer enhancement factor was estimated to 2.5 on the surface facing the transducer while it was only about 1.2 on the opposite surface in C2 configura-tion. In C3 configuration, the heat transfer enhancement factor is nearly the same with, however, more homogenous water temperature. The acoustic cavitation and streaming were identified as the main phenomena leading to these results. This study successfully demonstrated the feasibility of heat transfer intensification using low frequency ultrasonic waves.
Case study of thyroid dysfunction associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
Authors: M Kaavya , Palanisami P S Nithin , Thakur Rashmi , Mu Saru Sree
Published: December 2023

Background: In recent times, there's a noticeable rise in endocrine dysfunctions, with increasing clinical resemblance between PCOS and autoimmune thyroid disease. The exact cause of this association remains uncertain, but these conditions share a reciprocal relationship. While they exhibit common clinical features, risk factors, and pathophysiological abnormalities, the root causes differ. Polycystic ovaries can be a manifestation of hypothyroidism, making it necessary to rule out hypothyroidism before diagnosing PCOS. Common factors like increased adipose tissue, insulin resistance, high leptin, and abnormal autoimmunity play a vital role in linking these conditions. These shared signs and symptoms emphasize the association between PCOS and hypothyroidism, though the etiopathological basis of this complex relationship is not fully established. Methodology: Cross-Sectional study of 200 patients involved after history, examination. Statistical analysis by SPSS v.22. Result: In this study, we aimed to evaluate thyroid function in PCOS patients using serum TSH levels and estimate the prevalence of hypothyroidism. We also examined prolactin levels in diagnosed PCOS patients, considering criteria like age distribution, BMI, clinical manifestations, fertility status, and thyroid status. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that PCOS is more prevalent in patients with thyroid disorders such as autoimmune thyroiditis and subclinical hypothyroidism compared to the general population. Additionally, PCOS increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases like hypertension and dyslipidemia. Subclinical hypothyroidism with PCOS further elevates the risk of hypertension compared to euthyroid PCOS patients. The study reveals that thyroid dysfunction occurs in 29.0% of PCOS patients, emphasizing importance of screening for thyroid abnormalities in PCOS patients.
Removal of Calcium Hydroxide Medicament from the Apical Root Canal using Different Irrigation Methodologies: A Scanning Electron Microscopy Study
Authors: Shinde Aditya Youvaraj , Patil Kinnari I.
Published: December 2023

Introduction: To evaluate the efficiency of different irrigants and agitation techniques in the removal of calcium hydroxide Ca(OH)2 medicament from the root canal walls. Material and Methods: N=84 mandibular premolars were selected for this study. The root canal of these 84 premolars was cleaned up using the ProTaper rotary system up to the file size F3 and then filled with Ca(OH)2 medicament. For seven days, the root samples were maintained at 37o C and 100% relative humidity. The sample was divided into four groups (n=20 each) using random allocation employing different agitation methods: Group 1- MAF - Master Apical File, Group 2 - PUI - Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation, Group 3 - CB - Canal Brush, and Group 4 - FF - F File. Each group was further subdivided into two subgroups based on the specific chelating agent employed: (a) 10% Citric Acid and (b) 17% EDTA. Longitudinal bisection was performed in the apical (lower) third of the root structure. Further, an assessment was done using SEM (scanning electron microscopy) to study the elimination of Ca(OH)2. Kruskal- Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests were used for statistical analysis. Results: Groups 1 (MAF) and Group 3 (CB) showed a significant statistical difference (p<0.05) when compared to Group 2 (PUI) and Group 4 (FF). An insignificant difference (p>0.05) was seen between the performance of chelating agents (10% Citric Acid and 17% EDTA). Conclusion: Irrespective of the specific chelating agents employed, both the PUI (Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation) and FF (F File) agitation techniques exhibited superior efficacy in the removal of Ca(OH)2 medicament from the apical (lower) third when compared to the CB (Canal Brush) and MAF (Master Apical File) methods.
ANÁLISE DA QUALIDADE DE VIDA ENTRE GRADUANDOS DA ÁREA DA SAÚDE DURANTE A PANDEMIA DE COVID-19
Authors: Campos Tainá Lina de , Lima Tamara Aparecida de Oliveira , Ide Patricia Haranaka
Published: December 2023

A graduação é uma etapa marcada por descobertas, adaptações e mudanças. Essa rotina pode influenciar positivamente ou negativamente, modificando a qualidade de vida (QV) desses graduandos. Objetivo: Analisar a qualidade de vida de graduandos de diferentes cursos da área da saúde. Método: Trata-se de um estudo transversal, descritivo composto por graduandos dos cursos de enfermagem, farmácia e fisioterapia de todos os semestres. Utilizou-se um formulário sociodemográfico para caracterizar a população e o Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), para avaliar a QV desses participantes.

Palavras-chave: Qualidade de Vida; Estudantes de Ciências da Saúde; Universidades.
Cyborgism And Social Enhancement: Shaping A New Rhetoric for Woman’s Participation in Contemporary Society as Represented in William Gibson’s Neuromancer (1984)
Authors: Aboubacar KONE
Published: December 2023

In A manifesto for Cyborgs: Science, technology, and socialist feminism in the 1980s (2015), Australian scholar Donna Haraway develops a new feminist philosophy based on the possibilities offered by the cyborg, a cybernetic hybrid organism representing the coupling of organism and the machine, which is turned into an instrument for achieving all human aspirations. Drawing from this vision, we show through the study of Neuromancer (1984) by American writer William Gibson, that the trajectory of Molly Million, Gibson’s female protagonist is consistent to the cybor figure, and as such it is instrumental to the emancipation of contemporary woman’s life.
The development and consumer acceptance of goat meat burger patties and sausages among young adults in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Authors:   University of Zululand, Palmer K , Naicker A ,   Durban University of Technology, Kolanisi U ,   University of Zululand
Published: December 2023

Although goat meat is a nutritious and sustainable Animal Food Source (AFS), it is not commonly preferred as an AFS in sub-Saharan Africa even though goats thrive in the region. To explore the potential of promoting goat meat consumption among young adults in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, an experimental study was conducted involving the development, nutrient analysis and microbial testing of two goat meat products through a series of recipe development trials. This study aimed to use food processing techniques to improve the sensory qualities of goat meat (texture and aroma) in value-added products. Goat meat patties and sausages were developed and evaluated for consumer acceptance using Check-All-That-Apply (CATA) food action rating scale and paired preference testing (n=100). Results from the nutrient analysis showed that both the patty (31.57g/100g) and the sausage (26.88g/100g) were high in protein. The total fat content for each sample was less than 10g per 100g portion.The coliform counts for both samples were very low and well within the acceptable range. The yeast and mould counts were very low, and total bacterial counts were low and within an acceptable range. The CATA test revealed the most frequently selected term used to describe the sensory attributes were ‘smoky’ for aroma (82%, 55%), ‘brownish-grey’ for appearance (68%, 80%), ‘meaty’ for flavour (92%, 86%), and ‘tender’ for texture (59%, 51%) for the goat meat patty and sausage, respectively. Participants showed a more positive attitude towards purchasing and consuming the goat meat patty (96%) than the goat meat sausage (88%). Both products received positive sensory feedback. However, the majority of the participants preferred the goat meat patty (66%) over the sausage (34%). The findings suggest that promoting goat meat consumption in South Africa can be achieved through the introduction of value-added convenience products like the goat meat patties and sausages developed in this study. Key words: Goat meat, goat meat patty, sausages, young adults, consumer acceptance
Food safety knowledge, attitudes and practices of fish handlers in Kirinyaga County markets, Kenya
Authors:   Kenya Marine & Fisheries Research Institute, Kyule DN , Mburu SW ,   Chuka University, Munguti JM ,   Kenya Marine & Fisheries Research Institute, Obiero KO ,   Kenya Marine & Fisheries Research Institute, Abwao JO ,   Kenya Marine & Fisheries Research Institute, Ndegwa D ,   Kenya Fisheries Service, Outa N ,   Maseno University, Ogello E ,   Maseno University
Published: December 2023

Fish and fish products have high nutritional value and are important in supplementing human diet. Fish products have little or no cholesterol and saturated fat, but instead have omega 3 and low-fat content essential for human health. Despite the high nutritional value of fish products, their consumption is hindered significantly by setbacks such as spoilage and foodborne diseases that spread through contamination in the fish supply chain. The objective of this study was to evaluate fish vendors' attitudes, knowledge, and practices on food safety in selected markets in Kirinyaga County that included Sagana, Tebere, Mwea, Ndia, Kianyaga, and Kerugoya markets. A structured questionnaire was administered to 54 fish vendors to collect information on fish safety, spoilage, risk factors, personal hygiene, food contamination, type of hazards, foodborne diseases and attitudes towards training on food safety. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0 was used to analyse the data from the respondents. The relationship between fish vendors’ demographic characteristics and risk factors was assessed using Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. The majority of the fish vendors had a positive attitude towards education in hygiene practices (56%). There was a positive correlation between education and fish vendors' awareness of fish foodborne diseases at p<0.05. The study revealed that fish foodborne diseases awareness was positively influenced by respondents' level of experience and age. Moreover, there was also a significant (p˂ 0.05) positive correlation on the awareness of fish foodborne diseases with hygiene and food safety. Majority of the fish handlers had average level of knowledge, attitude and hygiene practices for food safety. These findings presented a foundation for formulating policies to increase food safety and hygiene practices of fish handlers in the region, thereby preventing foodborne diseases and postharvest losess. The results of this study can also form a basis for an indepth research for students and researchers in verious disciplines scuh as public health, marketing, community development and more. Key words: Fish products, Food Safety, Knowledge and Attitude, Foodborne diseases
Las mujeres de Vilcabamba
Authors: Guengerich Sara
Published: December 2023

Este ensayo examina fuentes documentales inéditas y publicadas referentes a las mujeres que acompañaron, poblaron, resistieron y negociaron la existencia y el legado histórico de Vilcabamba como refugio incaico. Las acciones de las mujeres más visibles que operaban entre el mundo hispano y el indígena, como es el caso de la coya María Cusi Huarcay, nos ayudan a develar personajes menos conocidos pero importantes, atar cabos sueltos en la historiografía colonial y fortalecer una serie de conexiones, como la relación entre la minería y las mujeres, las alianzas poligámicas y sus conflictos, así como las divisiones internas dentro de este nuevo orden incaico.