bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
О ПСИХОЛОГИЧЕСКОМ ФЕНОМЕНЕ УВЕРЕННОСТИ
Authors: И.В. Ослякова
Published: January 2025

В статье представлены результаты теоретического анализа проблемы уверенности. Проанализированы психологические исследования уверенности, определения уверенности, точки зрения относительно психологического содержания уверенности, проявления уверенности, личностные корреляты уверенности, психологические факторы, оказывающие влияние на уверенность. Рассмотрено положение о продуктивности и непродуктивности уверенности и мере уверенности. Отмечены основные направления психологического изучения уверенности и их результаты. Описаны проявления уверенности на когнитивном, эмоциональном, поведенческом уровне и самооценочном уровне. Осуществлен обзор прикладных психологических исследований уверенности. Представлено обоснование уверенности как личностного и личностно-профессионального свойства и качества. Описаны психологические детерминанты и индикаторы уверенности.

The article presents the results of a theoretical analysis of the problem of confidence. Psychological studies of confidence, definitions of confidence, points of view regarding the psychological content of confidence, manifestation of confidence, personal correlates of confidence, psychological factors influencing confidence are analyzed. Considered the situation of the productivity and unproductiveness of confidence and measure of confidence. The main directions of the psychological study of confidence and their results are noted. The manifestations of confidence at the cognitive, emotional, behavioral level and self-assessment level are described. A review of applied psychological studies of confidence was made. The rationale for confidence as personal and personal-professional qualities and qualities is presented. Psychological determinants and indicators of confidence are described.
ВОЗМОЖНОСТИ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ В РОССИИ ЗАРУБЕЖНОГО ОПЫТА СОЦИАЛЬНО-ПЕДАГОГИЧЕСКОЙ РАБОТЫ ПО ПЕРЕВОСПИТАНИЮ ЛИЦ, СОВЕРШИВШИХ ПРЕСТУПЛЕНИЕ, В ТОМ ЧИСЛЕ НЕСОВЕРШЕННОЛЕТНИХ (НА МАТЕРИАЛЕ СОЦИАЛИСТИЧЕСКОЙ РЕСПУБЛИКИ ВЬЕТНАМ)
Authors: Е.А. Никитская , М.В. Никитский
Published: January 2025

Авторы статьи освещают важнейшую социально-педагогическую проблему, имеющую внегеографическую локализацию и актуальность - проблему социального воспитания, социализации и ресоциализации представителей подрастающего поколения, совершивших правонарушение. Данная проблема является предметом теоретических исследований и практической областью решения сложных задач социального комплекса фактически везде, где вопросы создания условий для развития личности и позитивной социализации граждан собственных стран являются одними из самых приоритетных. В данной статье предлагается анализ и ряд подходов к пониманию эффективности воспитательно-образовательных методов и средств перевоспитания правонарушителей во Вьетнаме, описаны требования к организации процесса перевоспитания правонарушителей, с представлением возможности осмысления применимости данных методов в отечественной социально-педагогической работе с соответствующей категорией граждан. Авторами также представлены критерии и меры для проверки и оценки результатов воспитательно-образовательной работы с правонарушителями в России и Вьетнаме.

The authors of the article highlight the most important socio - pedagogical problem with non-geographical localization and relevance-the problem of social education, socialization and re-socialization of the younger generation who committed the offense. This problem is the subject of theoretical research and practical area of solving complex problems of the social complex virtually everywhere, where the issues of creating conditions for the development of personality and positive socialization of citizens of their own countries are among the highest priorities. This article offers an analysis and a number of approaches to understanding the effectiveness of educational methods and means of re-education of offenders in Vietnam, describes the requirements for the organization of the process of re-education of offenders, with the possibility of understanding the applicability of these methods in the domestic socio-pedagogical work with the appropriate category of citizens. The authors also present the criteria and measures for checking and evaluating the results of educational work with offenders in Russia and Vietnam.
ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКИХ ПРЕДСТАВЛЕНИЙ У ДЕТЕЙ СТАРШЕГО ДОШКОЛЬНОГО ВОЗРАСТА В ПРОЦЕССЕ ТЕАТРАЛЬНО-ХУДОЖЕСТВЕННОЙ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ
Authors: Л.В. Соколова , А.В. Молчанова
Published: January 2025

В статье рассматриваются понятия, связанные с экономическим образованием дошкольников в процессе театрально-художественной деятельности. Через театрализованные представления дошкольники смогут погрузиться в сказочный мир и закрепить экономические знания.

The article deals with concepts related to the economic education of preschoolers in the process of theatrical and artistic activities. Through theatrical performances, preschoolers will be able to plunge into the fairy-tale world and consolidate economic knowledge.
РАЗВИТИЕ АНАЛИТИКО-СИНТЕТИЧЕСКИХ НАВЫКОВ КАК КЛЮЧЕВОГО ФАКТОРА В ИНТЕГРИРОВАННОМ ЯЗЫКОВОМ И ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОМ ОБУЧЕНИИ
Authors: Л.С. Пичкова , О.О. Чертовских , Ю.Л. Бочкова
Published: January 2025

Предметно-языковое интегрированное обучение становится ключевым фактором в условиях интенсификации и модернизации образовательных процессов в неязыковых вузах. Реализация данного подхода осуществляется, прежде всего, в контексте развития профессионально значимых компетенций и не ограничивается тематическими рамками. К числу приоритетных задач в изучении иностранного языка относится формирование навыков аналитико-синтетической обработки текстов.

Content and language integrated learning is regarded as the best practice in higher education which meets the demands for intensification and modernization of teaching techniques. This method is primarily applied in the context of the mastery of certain professionally defined competencies and is not limited by a subject framework. Thus, in foreign language teaching the priority is given to analytical-synthetic skills in dealing with information processing.
КОНКУРС ПРОЕКТНЫХ РАБОТ КАК СРЕДСТВО РЕАЛИЗАЦИИ ПРЕДМЕТНО-ЯЗЫКОВОГО ИНТЕГРИРОВАННОГО ОБУЧЕНИЯ
Authors: Е.М. Караваева
Published: January 2025

В статье анализируется проведение конкурса проектных работ для студентов третьего курса МЭО МГИМО МИД России как форма реализации обучения и развития навыков презентации в рамках предметно-ориентированного обучения английскому языку. Именно высшие учебные заведения становятся той площадкой, на которой учащиеся оттачивают навыки проведения успешной презентации, которые в сочетании с высоким уровнем владения иностранным языком становятся конкурентным преимуществом при устройстве на работу и продвижении по карьерной лестнице. Предметно-ориентированный подход к изучению иностранного языка с учетом направления профессионализации, позволяет предложить преподавателям конкретные рекомендации по конструированию дискурса, а также реальные средства повышения его эффективности. Помимо расширения и углубления знаний в профессиональной области, проведение конкурса предоставило студентам возможность совершенствовать такие компетенции, как анализ, синтез, сравнение и обобщение, умение аргументированно отстоять свою позицию. Как показал опыт, подобные конкурсы реализуют и творческий потенциал, и языковые навыки, стимулируют здоровую конкуренцию и, что особенно важно для студентов-международников, развивают навыки публичного выступления, поэтому роль презентации в процессе обучения трудно переоценить.

The article analyzes the competition of design work for third-year students of the Moscow Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a form of training and presentation skills development in the framework of subject-oriented teaching of English. It is higher educational institutions that become the platform on which students perfect their skills for a successful presentation, which, in combination with a high level of foreign language skills, become a competitive advantage in finding a job and moving up the career ladder. The subject-oriented approach to the study of a foreign language, taking into account the direction of professionalization, allows us to offer teachers specific recommendations on the design of discourse, as well as real means of increasing its effectiveness. In addition to the expansion and deepening of knowledge in the professional field, the competition provided students with the opportunity to improve such competencies as analysis, synthesis, comparison and synthesis, the ability to reasonably defend their position. Experience has shown that such contests realize both creative potential and language skills, stimulate healthy competition and, which is especially important for international students, develop public speaking skills, therefore the role of presentation in the learning process is difficult to overestimate.
АДАПТИВНАЯ ЛИЧНОСТНАЯ ДИАГНОСТИКА ПОДРОСТКОВ НА ОСНОВЕ ПСИХОЛИНГВИСТИЧЕСКОГО АНАЛИЗА
Authors: Б.М. Абушкин , А.В. Мещанкин , Л.А. Машкова
Published: January 2025

В статье рассмотрен методический подход организации адаптивной личностной диагностики и активного диалога с подростком, направленный на осознание и развитие им своих личностных качеств, а также социальных интересов и возможностей. В основу этого подхода положена методология психолингвистического анализа письменной речи подростков для исследования особенностей их эмоционального реагирования в разных социальных ситуациях. Рассмотрен опыт зарубежных исследований, обосновывающий актуальность работы в данном направлении. Представлен программный комплекс для эмоциональной разметки прилагательных русского языка, включающий более 4000 прилагательных, который позволяет в автоматическом режиме рассчитывать эмоциональный вектор слов. Описана методика исследований, реализующая модель смысловой близости слов, при которой смысловая близость между двумя словами строится исходя из частоты появления данных слов с одинаковым лексическим окружением. Была проделана работа по обоснованию набора базовых эмоций и на их основе осуществлена разметка испытуемыми заранее выбранных прилагательных русского языка, набрана статистика по предложенным прилагательным. В статье представлена технология автоматического формирования информации об эмоциональном содержании слов на основе методов дистрибутивной семантики. Показана эффективность данного подхода по результатам зарубежных и наших исследований. Приведены результаты исследования на основании ответов 416 респондентов.

The article describes a methodical approach to the organization of adaptive personality diagnosis and active dialogue with a teenager, aimed at the awareness and development of their personal qualities, as well as social interests and opportunities. The basis of this approach is the methodology of psycholinguistic analysis of the written speech of adolescents to study the characteristics of their emotional response in different social situations. The experience of foreign studies, justifying the relevance of work in this direction. A software package for the emotional marking of adjectives of the Russian language, including more than 4000 adjectives, which allows you to automatically calculate the emotional vector of words, is presented. A research methodology is described that implements a model of semantic proximity of words, in which semantic proximity between two words is based on the frequency of occurrence of these words with the same lexical environment. The work was done to substantiate a set of basic emotions, and on their basis, the subjects made markup of adjectives of the Russian language selected in advance, collected statistics on the proposed adjectives. The article presents the technology of automatic generation of information about the emotional content of words based on the methods of distributive semantics. Shows the effectiveness of this approach according to the results of foreign and our research. The results of the study based on the answers of 416 respondents.
Математическое моделирование термохалинного режима Обской губы с помощью программного комплекса dElft3d: сравнение результатов расчета с натурными данными
Authors: Семчуков А.Н. , Кириллов В.В.
Published: January 2025

С помощью численной модели на основе программного комплекса Delft3D выполнен расчет термохалинного и ледового режимов Обской губы и прилегающего шельфового района Карского моря за 2010 г. Результаты расчета сопоставлены с данными экспедиционных исследований, спутниковыми и литературными данными. На основе анализа результатов определены основные направления совершенствования модели.
ДИАГНОСТИКА УСТОЙЧИВОСТИ КОНСТРУКЦИЙ ЗДАНИЙ ДЕТСКИХ САДОВ В Г. САЛЕХАРДЕ, ПОСТРОЕННЫХ ПО ПРИНЦИПУ СОХРАНЕНИЯ МЁРЗЛЫХ ГРУНТОВ В ОСНОВАНИИ
Authors: Федин К.В. , Шеин А.Н. , Грушкевич Д.В.
Published: January 2025

В работе представлены результаты полевых экспериментов, демонстрирующих возможность обнаружения потери стабильности конструкций зданий по данным, полученным на сваях и основании зданий методом стоячих волн. Анализ вертикальных стоячих волн сжатия-растяжения в свае под действием шумов позволяет контролировать ее длину и качественное закрепление нижнего конца. В результате на обследуемых объектах обнаружено 49 висячих свай или 9,86%. Установлены зоны повышенных амплитуд, которые соответствуют скрытым трещинам и повышенным зонам напряжения в конструкциях. Показана эффективность метода для диагностики устойчивости конструкций зданий.
ТЕПЛОВИЗИОННАЯ ДИАГНОСТИКА ЕДИНИЧНЫХ СЕЗОННОДЕЙСТВУЮЩИХ ОХЛАЖДАЮЩИХ УСТРОЙСТВ
Authors: Синицкий А.И. , Плесовских К.А. , Пушкарёв В.Е.
Published: January 2025

Апробирована методика по диагностике работоспособности систем и устройств термостабилизации грунтов с использованием тепловизоров в условиях городской застройки. Получены результаты работоспособности сезоннодействующих установок под объектами мониторинга и проведен анализ их эффективности.
Predicting Liquid-Liquid Phase Separation of Submicron Proxies for Atmospheric Secondary Aerosol
Authors: Huang Qishen , Pitta Kiran , Zuend Andreas , Freedman Miriam
Published: January 2025

Liquid–liquid phase separation (LLPS) of atmospheric aerosols can significantly impact climate, air quality, and human health. However, their complex composition, small size, and history-dependent properties result in great uncertainty in the modeling of aerosol phase state and atmospheric processes. Herein, using cryogenic transmission electron microscopy (cryo-TEM), we examined model submicron aerosols composed of organic compounds and ammonium sulfate, and established a parameterization for the separation relative humidity (SRH) that accounts for chemical composition, particle size, and equilibration time. We evaluated different variables that describe chemical composition: O/C ratio, partition coefficient, solubility, molar mass, and polarizability. The O/C ratio fits the SRH of micrometer droplets best, and by using a scaling factor to translate the micrometer SRH parameterization to submicron aerosols, we incorporate the effects of size and equilibration time. The measured scaling factor for the submicron mean SRH (30nm – 1𝜇m, 20 min equilibration times) is 0.80, the factor becomes 1 with equilibration time over 1 hour, and is equal to 0, meaning that SRH is absent, when the aerosol dry diameter is smaller than 30 nm. Our parameterization will aid in universal SRH modeling, potentially leading to more accurate predictions of aerosol mass, optical properties, hygroscopicity, and heterogeneous chemistry.
dMSGB-IE: Computational Mutational Scanning for (de)Methylation Thermodynamics
Authors: Li Zhendong , Zheng Lei , Yang Yuqing , Wang Xiaohui , Sun Zhaoxi , Zhang John Zeng Hui
Published: January 2025

The (de)methylation regulates the functional interactions between unstructured N-terminal of histone and other globular proteins. The multistate behavior of the methyl-substitution makes the situation complex, e.g., being mono-methylated, di-methylated, or tri-methylated. As a pivotal epigenetic marker, understanding its thermodynamic impact on protein-protein binding is crucial for the elucidation of the regulation mechanism of epigenetic modifications on target genes. To this aim, in this work we present a cost-effective free energy technique named computational (de)methylation scanning with generalized Born and interaction entropy (dMSGB-IE). Our regime is built on implicit-solvent-based end-point free energy techniques, and provides an efficient route to access the (de)methylation-induced affinity change with a screening power comparable to costlier alchemical free energy calculations. We use a batch of histone-reader recognition protein-protein complexes as illustrative cases, showing the capabilities and reliabilities of dMSGB-IE.
Microscale Tattooing of Hydrogels and Cells: Benzoxaborole-Driven Microcontact Printing (µCP) of Glycosylated Surfaces
Authors: Pallab Nazim , Sperlich Eric , Schenderlein Matthias , Krüger-Genge Anne , Li Jinyuan , Zeininger Lukas , Tošner Zdeněk , Uchman Mariusz , Reifarth Martin
Published: January 2025

Microcontact printing (µCP) is a widely used technique for microscale surface patterning. In this study, we present a polymer-supported µCP method for the patterning of (bioactive) glycosylated surfaces. This method was applied to three distinct surfaces: (1) monosaccharide-modified hydrogel surfaces prepared via a "grafting from" approach; (2) glycolsylated surfaces of polymeric microspheres; and (3) the membranes of human primary gastric cells. Specifically, we pattern aldose- (glucose, fucose, galactose) or ketose- (fructose, sorbose) functionalized surfaces. Patterning was achieved by direct contact with a patterned polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) stamp, whose surface was grafted with a dopamine-containing polymer. The polymer brushes offer an anchor for the boronic acid derivative 6-aminobenzo[c][1,2]oxaborol-1(3H)-ol (ABOB), used as an ink for surface functionalization. During µCP, ABOB patterns transferred to the target surface through the formation of carbohydrate-ABOB complexes at neutral pH conditions. Fluorescence microscopy confirmed the successful transfer of ABOB patterns to glycosylated surfaces, with clear "tattoo-like" signatures observed on hydrogel and cell surfaces.
Isolation and bioinspired synthesis of lauenones A and B, skeleton-rearranged diterpenoids with antiadipogenic activity from Croton laui
Authors: Zhang Zong-Yi , Chen Yu-Han , Zheng Cheng-Yu , Gao Yuan , Fan Yao-Yue , Yue Jian-Min , Zhao Jin-Xin
Published: January 2025

Skeleton-rearranged diterpenoids have attracted burgeoning interest. Chemical investigation into an ethnomedicinal plant, Croton laui, resulted in the isolation of two highly rearranged labdane diterpenoids, lauenones A (1) and B (2), featuring an unprecedented carbon skeleton with six contiguous stereogenic centers. To validate the proposed biosynthetic origin and obtain sufficient materials for biological studies, chemical syntheses of lauenones A and B were achieved without using any protecting groups in 10 and 11 steps, respectively. The key features of the current synthesis include a semipinacol rearrangement to construct the contracted B-ring and a substrate-controlled one-pot reaction cascade involving photooxidation and aldol condensation to forge the sterically congested 4-hydroxy-2-cyclopentenone moiety. Our synthetic attempts suggested that the semipinacol rearrangement step likely occurred prior to the aldol condensation step in the biosynthetic pathway. This study underscores the importance of arranging the sequence of crucial reactions in achieving a successful synthesis process. Furthermore, both lauenones A and B exhibited antiadipogenic effects in 3T3-L1 adipocytes by downregulating the differentiation factors (PPARγ and C/EBPα) and liposynthesis enzymes (FASN and ACC) at both mRNA transcription and protein expression levels.
Proximity Effects in Electronic Metal-Support Interactions: O-Vacancy Formation and CO adsorption on Ru/ZrO2 Model Catalysts
Authors: Li Mengru , Groß Axel , Behm R. Juergen
Published: January 2025

Continuing our investigation of electronic metal−support interactions (EMSIs) in heterogeneous catalysis, we have investigated the influence of the position and the number of O-vacancies on their stabilization by the Ru nanorod, on the charge transfer from the support to the metal, and on CO adsorption on the Ru nanorod. Employing density functional theory based calculations and using a model system consisting of a ZrO2(111) support and a three-layer Ru nanorod, we find that O-vacancies are significantly stabilized only if they are in direct contact to the Ru nanorod, with the extent of stabilization depending on the distance between vacancy and the nearest Ru atom at the interface. Vacancy formation aside the Ru nanorod or in deeper layers of the support is not enhanced by the metal. The Ru induced stabilization of the O-vacancies is closely coupled with the charge transfer from the support to the metal upon vacancy formation, which is true also in the presence of neighbored O-vacancies. The CO adsorption energy can be substantially modified by four characteristic effects, including charge transfer from the support to the metal, coordination effects, a combination of COad induced deformation energies and changes in the interface energy and direct interactions between CO and partly reduced Zr surface ions directly neighbored to an O-vacancy, depending on the adsorption site and on the number and positions of the O-vacancies. Thus, it is not possible to completely describe the adsorption properties by using the d-band model, in particular not for adsorption on the interface sites. The general relevance of this findings for adsorption and catalytic reactions is discussed.
Molecular Glue-Augmented E2-Ubiquitin Recognition from A Computational Approach
Authors: Muhammad Danial , Xia Wei , Wang Musheng , Sun Zhaoxi , Zhang John Z. H.
Published: January 2025

Ubiquitin (Ub) is a small regulatory protein that tags unwanted or misfolded proteins for degradation by the proteasome. Molecular glues as small molecules stabilizing and augmenting protein-protein interactions have gained increasing attention in ubiquitination. Highly efficient computational approaches for the investigation of thermodynamics of molecular glue (MG)-Ub-protease systems remain absent. In this work, we introduced a cost-effective computational framework for all-atom characterization of the thermodynamics driving force in the cooperativity or molecule glue-induced enhancement of Ub-E2 recognition. Based on the testing bed involving the CDC34A-Ub protein-protein system and 18 unique molecule glues, we illustrate that our method could satisfactorily decoding the interaction thermodynamics inside the multimeric system. Specifically, our method enables both the ranking the protein-ligand MG-(E2-Ub) affinity and qualitatively capture the MG-induced E2-Ub interaction strengthening, which are generally unachievable with standard methods such as MM/GBSA and commonly applied scoring functions (e.g., AutoDock Vina). We additionally explore the general picture of the interfacial interactions in the multimeric complex, identifying important residues in the binding of molecular glue to Ub-E2 complex and also in Ub-E2 binding. Our computational approach could facilitate high-throughput virtual screening of potent molecular glues in assisting protein-protein recognition and ubiquitination.
Synthesis and characterisation of Li₄(OH)₃Br for thermal energy storage
Authors: Milan Emily , Quirk James A. , Cattermull John , Goodwin Andrew L. , Dawson James A. , Pasta Mauro
Published: January 2025

The peritectic compound Li₄(OH)₃Br has been suggested as a candidate material for latent heat thermal energy storage due to its high calculated melting enthalpy of 804 joules per gram around 300 degrees Celsius. However, experimental reports have obtained much lower values, at or below 250 joules per gram. In this work, we demonstrate that the crystal structure established for Li₄(OH)₃Br in the literature corresponds to a metastable hydrated compound. Instead, we propose that the thermodynamically stable phase belongs to the Pmmn space group. The hydrated phase dehydrates at approximately 175 degrees Celsius, rendering the exceptional previous predictions inapplicable. An experimentally measured melting enthalpy of 263 joules per gram is reported for high-purity Li₄(OH)₃Br. Theoretical modeling suggests a crystal structure for Li₄(OH)₃Br, from which a melting enthalpy of 260 joules per gram is calculated. This result aligns well with the experimental findings and supports that, despite lower-than-expected values, Li₄(OH)₃Br can still offer an impressive storage capacity at around 290 degrees Celsius.
Analyzing Spectral Distributions of Charge Transfer Character in Ensembles: A Case Study on the Reaction Center of Photosystem II
Authors: Šrut Adam , Bhattacharjee Sinjini , Pantazis Dimitrios A. , Krewald Vera
Published: January 2025

Understanding the primary charge separation events in Nature's photosynthetic reaction centers is a key step toward harnessing the microscopic processes of light conversion into chemical energy. Despite intense research efforts employing state-of-the-art spectroscopic and theoretical techniques, the precise nature of energy transfer and charge separation events in these systems are still insufficiently understood. Herein, we present a computational approach that enables analysis of the charge transfer character in excited electronic states with inclusion of thermal effects in ensembles. We showcase an application of this approach to the reaction center of Photosystem II, focusing on the Chl[D1]Pheo[D1] and P[D1]P[D2] pairs of pigments. We find that the Chl[D1]Pheo[D1] pair is a more likely candidate for the primary charge separation than P[D1]P[D2] pair. Our computational approach is transferable to other biological and man-made charge separation and charge transfer systems.
Empowering Diastereoselective Cyclopropanation of Unactivated Alkenes with Sulfur Ylides through Nucleopalladation
Authors: Ballav Nityananda , Giri Chandan Kumar , Saha Shib Nath , Mane Manoj V. , Baidya Mahiuddin
Published: January 2025

Regio- and stereoselective cyclopropanation of unactivated alkenes under mild conditions remains a challenging yet fundamental transformation. We present a versatile palladium(II)-catalyzed method for the diastereoselective cyclopropanation of alkenyl amines and alkenyl acids, which leverages the nucleopalladation mechanism and the unique ambiphilic reactivity of sulfur ylides. This Pd(II)/Pd(IV) catalytic protocol selectively delivers anti-cyclopropanes for allylamines with a removable isoquinoline-1-carboxamide auxiliary, while enabling excellent syn-selectivity for alkenyl acid derivatives containing a 2-(aminomethyl)pyridine derivative as directing group. The protocol is operationally simple and scalable, features a wide substrate generality, and also remains effective in the presence of various medicinally relevant scaffolds. The cyclopropane products were further transformed into 1,2,3-trifunctionalized cyclopropanes and engaged in an aza-Piancatelli reaction, introducing additional molecular complexity. DFT studies were performed to shed light on the reaction mechanism and the origins of the observed stereoselectivity.
Defining economic and environmental typologies across 77 countries to prioritize opportunities for non-sewered sanitation
Authors: Lohman Hannah , Li Yalin , Zhang Xinyi , Morgan Victoria , Watabe Shion , Rowles Lewis Stetson , Cusick Roland , Guest Jeremy
Published: January 2025

Lack of access to sanitation is a challenge that persists globally, with low sewerage connection rates in many low and lower-middle income countries. Engineered non-sewered sanitation (NSS) technologies can meet treatment requirements without sewers, but their relative sustainability varies across potential deployment sites. Here, we characterize the costs and carbon intensity (CI) of three emerging NSS technologies – two community reinvented toilets and one Omni Processor – across 77 countries, identify sustainability performance typologies, and map typology prevalence in countries across the globe. Locality-specific factors such as wages, diet, and material costs drive regional variability in NSS costs by up to 15-fold and CI up to 2-fold. Low-cost, low-CI typologies are predominantly in countries with lower human development indices (HDI 2-4), demonstrating alignment between sanitation need and NSS opportunity space. By elucidating key sustainability drivers and defining typologies, this work can support early-stage decision-making for NSS technology research, development, and deployment.
Primulina serina, a new species of Gesneriaceae from northern Guangxi, China
Authors: Mai G.D , Chou W.C , Wen F
Published: January 2025

A new species of Primulina Hance (Gesneriaceae), P. serina F.Wen & W.C.Chou from northern Guangxi, China, is described and illustrated. It is morphologically similar to P. versicolor F.Wen, B.Pan & B.M.Wang, but can be easily distinguished by its smaller bracts. In its natural habitat, this species exists only in two subpopulations, and they occupy an area of less than 40 m2 and, following IUCN guidelines, this new species is provisionally assessed as Critically Endangered (CR).
Impact of smartphone abstinence: A digital detox study among college students in Chennai
Authors: Nidhya Balasubramanian
Published: January 2025

In today's digital age, college students are among the most prolific users of smartphones and social media platforms, leading to significant concerns about digital addiction. While digital platforms offer numerous advantages, their misuse and overuse can pose serious threats. This study investigates the impact of a one-day digital detox camp on college students in Chennai, focusing on the effects of abstaining from smartphones. The detox camp, inspired by similar initiatives in the USA, aimed to evaluate the outcomes of a complete digital break. The study utilized qualitative methods, conducting in-depth interviews with participants to assess changes in self-awareness, interpersonal relationships, and overall well-being. Results indicated that participants experienced increased self-awareness, improved interpersonal relationships, and notable relaxation. However, challenges such as Nomophobia (fear of being without a phone) and FOMO Phobia (fear of missing out) were also observed. The findings suggest that digital detox camps can be effective in mitigating digital addiction and promoting mindful technology use among students. This research contributes to the growing body of evidence supporting the benefits of digital detox practices and highlights areas for further exploration and implementation.
Development financial institutions and capital formation: Experience from Nigeria
Authors: Daniel Ikezam Nwonodi
Published: January 2025

This study examines the effect of development financial institutions on capital formation in Nigeria. Using time series data from 1990 and 2023, the study employs autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) bounds testing approach proposed by Pesaran et al., (2001) to estimate the long run and short run effect of development financial institutions on capital formation in Nigeria. The result from cointegration test showed presence of long run relationship between dependent and all explanatory variables. The R-squared found that about 96.9 percent of variations in capital formation are explained by all the included independent variables. The F-statistic value of the long-run model is also significant and implies that all the independents variables include in the model are jointly significant. The Durbin Watson test statistic shows an absence of autocorrelation in the model. The long-run result shows that the variables in the past have negative and no significant effect on the dependent variable (capital formation). The implication of this finding is that the Nigerian capital formation has been hindered by poor performance of the development financial institutions. The study suggest the need for the management and participants in the financial market to increase the size of the markets in Nigeria by increasing the number of development financial institutions available to increase operational efficiency and market discipline that can add positively to capital formation.
A ADESÃO DOS PROFESSORES NA IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DO PROGRAMA APRENDIZAGEM NA IDADE CERTA NO CARIRI CEARENSE
Authors: Duarte Rodrigo Gonçalves , Passone Eric Ferdinando Kanai , Duarte Leonardo Felipe Gonçalves
Published: January 2025

Neste artigo, objetiva-se analisar a adesão ao Programa Aprendizagem na Idade Certa (Mais Paic) por parte dos professores do Ensino Fundamental I de três municípios do Cariri cearense, por meio dos documentos e/ou materiais norteadores. Visa-se trazer uma discussão sobre a influência de ideais neoliberais e gerenciais no programa. Estudos atuais apontam que tais influências na educação intencionam dividir as responsabilidades das políticas educacionais, isto é, propor um modelo de gestão que valoriza aspectos como eficiência, eficácia, produtividade e resultados, em detrimento de uma formação humanística e cultural. Na pesquisa, do tipo descritiva, com abordagem quantitativa, foi realizada uma fundamentação teórica bibliográfica inspirada em estudiosos marxianos. A pesquisa trouxe, como resultados: que a adesão ocorre; o documento mais utilizado é o DCRC (87,7%), e a maioria dos professores que adere ao programa são contratados. Como também tencionam lacunas para eventuais pesquisas, cujo enfoque será esclarecer o que a pesquisa quantitativa mostra.
Significando los juegos en contextos multilíngues: el acto de jugar en un territorio de frontera
Authors: Nazario Moschkowich Karina , Tallei Jorgelina Ivana
Published: January 2025

El texto es el resultado de una investigación que buscó identificar y establecer la relación entre juego y pluralidad lingüística en una escuela periférica, de frontera, que atiende a estudiantes de educación básica del municipio de Foz do Iguaçu. La escuela como espacio de socialización de saberes acoge sujetos con comportamientos heterogéneos, plurilingües y multiculturales, por lo que es necesario considerar cómo son acogidos estos sujetos en su diversidad e identificar posibles espacios inclusivos relacionados con la heterogeneidad del público que conforma la región fronteriza. . El juego como uno de los aspectos relacionados con la infancia se convierte en una fuente inagotable para profundizar en las relaciones sociales y lingüísticas. La metodología adoptada se basa en una investigación cualitativa que considera las relaciones sociales y culturales relacionadas entre el mundo exterior y las actividades lúdicas entre los sujetos involucrados, sean considerados estudiantes inmigrantes o no, que no tienen el portugués como lengua materna. Los datos se recopilaron mediante la observación de actividades de juego y formas de comunicación entre los sujetos. Como resultado, observamos que, incluso en un contexto fronterizo, las instituciones educativas todavía tienen la práctica de incluir la lengua portuguesa como única fuente de aprendizaje y que entre los niños, la consideración del plurilingüismo no interfiere en las relaciones y prácticas de juego. que el municipio de Foz de Iguaçu implementa el Protocolo de acogida de estudiantes inmigrantes en la red educativa municipal, articulando prácticas pedagógicas de manera equitativa frente a las diferencias lingüísticas, contribuyendo al aprendizaje de calidad y fomentando relaciones de juego multiculturales.
A PERCEPÇÃO DOS PESQUISADORES DE LETRAS SOBRE O EIXO DE LINGUAGENS E SUAS TECNOLOGIAS NA BNCC
Authors: Gurgel Pegorini Mariana , Dudeque Pianovski Vieira Alboni Marisa
Published: January 2025

O tema deste artigo é o eixo de Linguagens e suas Tecnologias da Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) na visão dos pesquisadores da área de Letras, mais especificamente, os fatores positivos e desfavoráveis que estes pesquisadores percebem na BNCC, expressos nos seus artigos. Portanto, o problema de pesquisa que orienta esse trabalho é: quais percepções os pesquisadores da área de Letras construíram acerca do eixo de Linguagens e suas Tecnologias da BNCC? O objetivo geral deste artigo é analisar criticamente o eixo de Linguagens e suas Tecnologias da BNCC a partir da produção acadêmica da área de Letras. A metodologia adotada é a revisão sistemática de caráter qualitativo. Por meio da plataforma Periódicos CAPES, selecionou-se 16 artigos, todos produzidos por pesquisadores de Letras que analisaram o eixo de Linguagens e suas Tecnologias da BNCC e que disponibilizaram seus trabalhos de forma integral. Dentre os fatores positivos percebidos pelos autores, merece ênfase a perspectiva enunciativo-discursiva que o eixo de Linguagens e suas Tecnologias adota. E entre os fatores negativos apontados nos artigos, destaca-se a insatisfação dos pesquisadores quanto à BNCC, devido ao seu caráter impositivo e unificador, que fere a autonomia docente. Dessa forma, conclui-se que, apesar de concordarem com determinadas práticas pedagógicas e perspectivas de ensino contidas na BNCC, os docentes gostariam de poder elaborar seus próprios currículos a fim de atender melhor às necessidades dos seus estudantes, considerando o contexto em que estão inseridos.
Psychological and pedagogical support for students of pedagogical universities. Risks of maladaptation and the resource of psychological service
Authors: Ul'yanina Ol'ga , Yurchuk Ol'ga , Ermolaeva Anna , Nikiforova Ekaterina , Borisenko Elena , Fedonkina Anastasiya , Dmitrieva Svetlana , Hazimullin Maksim , Okonovenko Dmitriy , Sharapova Alena , Semenova Kseniya , Knysheva Tat'yana
Published: January 2025

The monograph presents the results of the study of the current state of psychological support for students of pedagogical universities. Based on the analysis of scientific papers, various approaches to the study of the phenomenon of "maladaptation" among student youth are considered, risk factors and indicators of the development of maladaptive and other vulnerable psychological states of students are identified, and categories of students who need special attention from the psychological service of an educational organization of higher education due to the high risk of vulnerability (development) of maladaptation are described. The monograph presents the results of monitoring the organization of psychological support of an educational organization of higher education under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation, conducted in 2023. Based on theoretical and empirical data, a technology for identifying risk groups among students in higher education programs is proposed, and variable models of psychological service in a pedagogical university are proposed. The monograph is addressed to representatives of the administration of educational organizations of higher education, employees of psychological services, students in pedagogical and psychological areas of training, and will also be of interest to a wide range of readers.
INDIA’S SOFT POWER DIPLOMACY: LEVERAGING CULTURE, DIASPORA, AND YOGA FOR GLOBAL INFLUENCE
Authors: Verma Durgesh
Published: January 2025

The cultural past, large diaspora, and global yoga popularity has made India's soft power diplomacy ever more crucial in its search of world influence. India's cultural diplomacy is playing a pivotal role in interconnected world where the expression of a nation's identity may eclipse traditional hard power dynamics. Particularly by focusing on initiatives such as the ICCR and international cultural events; this study explores how India effectively uses its artistic, musical, and cinematic resources to raise its global presence. One of the largest diasporas globally, which serves as an unofficial ambassador for India helps to enhance India’s prominence both politically and economically. Initiatives undertaken by the government, like Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and various diaspora involvement, have strengthened these relations centralising the diaspora in India's soft power strategy. Yoga, rooted deeply in India's spiritual and intellectual traditions, has gone global and enhances India's reputation as a nation of peace, wellness, and spirituality. The International Day of Yoga, approved by the UN in 2015, has been rather successful underscoring India's leadership in health and wellness diplomacy. India’s soft power diplomacy has to negotiate geopolitics, internal socio-political issues, and competition from other developing countries. Notwithstanding these obstacles, public diplomacy, online platforms, and higher education give India's soft power opportunity for rather significant development. India is becoming more and more relevant worldwide by making appropriate use of its diaspora and cultural treasures. This paper highlights the significant potential of India's soft power diplomacy to influence its overseas relations, thereby enhancing its leadership in the twenty-first century, through the use of culture, diaspora, and yoga.
MILK ADULTERATION IN DELHI- NCR: A MYTH OR REALITY: AN ANALYSIS OF EXISITING LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS IN CURBING MILK ADULTERATION
Authors: Kaur Harleen , Sinha Anju
Published: January 2025

Milk has a history of being advertised as a superfood and an essential in an average Indian’s day. Over the years, the quality of milk is degrading due to mixing of any substance that is inferior in quality but promises better profits. This process is adulteration of the milk and has become quite common in India. In actuality, within the realm of food products, milk stands out as particularly susceptible to adulteration, hence posing significant health risks to consumers. Though the matters concerning the 'right to health' is immensely important India does not recognise it as a Fundamental Right. However, several judicial interpretations have considered it a part of the Article 21, Right to Life. This confers an important status to the matter to public health. Thus, the judicial interpretation serves as a supplementary component to the 'Right to Life' and the same is also considered to be of extreme importance under the Indian Constitution’s (IC) Part IV . Its inclusion in Article 21 necessitates the need to curb the menace of adulteration in food products and in specific, in the milk which is undoubtedly an important source of nourishment. Thus, this research looks to analyse existing laws and policies providing for requisite standards to be maintained with respect to milk quality and the role of judiciary in protecting the right to health concerning adulterated supply of milk. There are numerous judgements wherein courts have expressed significant concern on the worrisome prevalence of such practices inside the nation and have advocated for the implementation of rigorous penalties for this transgression. Incorporating both doctrinal and an empirical component to the research, the authors via this research try to map the success of government (govt.) and other stakeholders in ensuring availability of safe milk in Delhi -NCR while emphasising on the dire need of empowering the citizens through legal sensitisation and advocating awareness in this regard. Also, this research put forth various suggestions to strengthen legal and regulatory frameworks to combat the menace of milk adulteration effectively.
IMPACT OF E-BANKING ON CUSTOMER PREFERENCES IN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC BANK IN TIRUNELVELI DISTRICT
Authors: G Monisha , C. Kumari  , Sweetlin Subi G.
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the impact of e-banking on customer preferences within private and public banks. As digital banking services continue to evolve, understanding how they influence customer choices is crucial for both types of banking institutions. The research focuses on various dimensions of e-banking, including service accessibility, convenience, and technological innovations, to assess how these factors shape customer preferences. Key findings reveal that e-banking significantly enhances customer satisfaction by offering greater accessibility and convenience compared to traditional banking methods. Private banks, with their emphasis on advanced technology and personalized services, tend to attract customers who prioritize innovation and digital convenience. Conversely, public banks, known for their extensive branch networks and government backing, often appeal to customers who value reliability and traditional banking services alongside digital options. The study highlights that while private banks lead in adopting cutting-edge technologies, public banks are making strides in integrating e-banking features to improve service delivery and customer engagement. Both types of banks are increasingly focusing on enhancing their digital platforms to meet evolving customer expectations and preferences. Overall, the research underscores the growing importance of e-banking in shaping customer preferences and suggests that both private and public banks must continue to adapt their strategies to leverage digital advancements and improve customer experiences. Both primary and secondary has been collected. 100 respondents have been taken from Tirunelveli district. In those 50 respondents from private banks users and 50 respondents from public banks users.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRUST AND ORGANIZATIONAL RESILIENCE AMONG EMPLOYEES AT WORKPLACE
Authors: Chaudhary Ananta , Ashutosh Kumar
Published: January 2025

Trust in an organization is very important. Companies with high levels of trust experience more engagement and resilience in case of challenges. The study's aim is to determine the level of trust on organizational resilience in workplace. The object is to investigate the degree of organizational resilience and trust that employees have in their workplace. It was hypothesized that trust and organizational resilience in the workplace will be significantly correlated. Tools used are Trust Scale and the Resilience scale. Results show that higher levels of trust increases resilience among the employees and they tend to work more efficiently in the organization. Therefor trust acts as a pivotal part of any organization and leads to effective communication, collaboration , and leading them to face any challenges.
EVALUACIÓN DEL COMPORTAMIENTO DE HORMIGONES POROSOS CON ADICIÓN DE FIBRAS RECICLADAS DE POLIPROPILENO PARA PAVIMENTOS PERMEABLES
Authors:   , GONZÁLEZ VÁSQUEZ PAULINA FRANCISCA
Published: January 2025

La expansión urbana ha llevado a la impermeabilización del suelo,
incrementando la escorrentía superficial y las inundaciones, afectando tanto el
ciclo hidrológico como la gestión de aguas urbanas. Este estudio aborda dicha
problemática mediante la utilización de hormigones porosos con la incorporación
estratégica de fibras recicladas de polipropileno, diseñados específicamente para
pavimentos permeables. Una desventaja de estos hormigones es que la
resistencia se ve disminuida debido a los huecos presentes en su estructura
interna. En este contexto, se propone la introducción de fibras recicladas de
polipropileno como una solución potencial. Al sustituir las fibras de plástico virgen
por materiales reciclados, se busca no solo fortalecer las propiedades mecánicas
del hormigón poroso, sino también abordar la problemática del exceso de plástico
en el medio ambiente. La investigación se centra en evaluar el impacto de la
adición de fibras de polipropileno provenientes de desechos, como mascarillas,
maxisacos y tiras de embalaje, en las propiedades mecánicas e hidráulicas de
los hormigones porosos. Se llevaron a cabo ensayos de compresión,
flexotracción, abrasión y permeabilidad, junto con un análisis microestructural de
mezclas patrones y con diferentes porcentajes de adición de fibras.
Posteriormente, utilizando los porcentajes óptimos de adición de fibras obtenidos,
se construyó una sección de pavimento. Los resultados indican que mezclas con
un 0,05% de adición de diversas fibras recicladas son adecuadas para
pavimentos permeables, aunque se observan diferencias en el comportamiento
del hormigón poroso según el tipo de fibra. Mientras las fibras de mascarillas y
tiras de embalaje mejoran las propiedades mecánicas, las de maxisacos
muestran resistencias más bajas. La inclusión de fibras recicladas mejora las
propiedades hidráulicas, demostrando su viabilidad y beneficios para pavimentos
permeables