bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Free vibration of axially loaded microbeam in MEMS based on sinusoidal shear deformation theory
Authors: Le Cong Ich , Kien Nguyen Dinh
Published: March 2023

Free vibration of an axially loaded silicon microbeam in MEMS under electrostatic actuation is studied on the basis of a sinusoidal shear deformation theory. Based on the modified couple stress theory (MCST) and von Kármán geometric nonlinearity, a nonlinear finite element formulation is derived and employed to construct the discrete nonlinear governing equations for the microbeam. The deflection of the microbeam at a given DC voltage is firstly calculated using the Newton Raphson based iterative procedure, and used to evaluate the tangent stiffness matrix. The natural frequencies of the microbeam corresponding the DC voltage are then computed. The influence of the applied voltage, the axial force as well as the material length scale parameter on the frequencies of the microbeam is studied in detail and highlighted. The dependence of the pull-in voltage upon the material length scale and the axial force is also examined and discussed.
Chemical Constituents of Marine-Derived Actinomycete Streptomyces fradiae G650
Authors: Doan Thi Mai Huong , Pham Van Cuong , Nguyen Thi Hue , Nguyen Thuy Linh , Le Thi Hong Minh , Vu Thi Thu Huyen
Published: March 2023

In our continuing search for bioactive molecules, we collected a Streptomyces fradiae strain cultured from a prickly pen shell sample obtained at Van Phong, Khanh Hoa province, Vietnam. The ethyl acetate extract of Streptomyces fradiae G650 exhibited the strong inhibition against a panel of gram-positive bacteria including Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212, Staphylococcus aurerus ATCC 25923, Bacillus cereus ATCC 14579, and the yeast Candida albicans with the MIC values of 8, 32, 32, 8 µg/mL, respectively. As a result, from the marine-derived actinomycete Streptomyces fradiae G650, six compounds were isolated, including15α-hydroxyneoline (1), cyclo-(Leu-Tyr) (2), cyclo-(Pro-Gly) (3), 2'-deoxyuridine (4), uridine (5), and adenine (6). These compounds were structurally characterized via 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic, mass spectrometric analyses and by comparison of the spectral data with those of previously reported data. To the best of our knowledge, 15α-hydroxyneoline (1) was reported to be isolated from microorganism for the first time.
QSAR modeling and molecular docking studies on benzimidazole derivatives as anticancer agents
Authors: Nguyen Hoang-Phuc , Huynh Thi Kim Chi , Thai Khac-Minh , Hoang Thi-Kim-Dung
Published: March 2023

Abstract. The triple-negative breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-231 has been known as one of the most tenacious cancer cancer cells and paid attention by many researchers. A two-dimension quantitative structure-activity relationship (2D-QSAR) model of 131 benzimidazole derivatives was developed to relate the chemical–biological interactions and predicted the half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) against MDA-MB-231 cell line. The 2D-QSAR model was obtained satisfactory internal and external validation parameters such as the square of correlation coefficient R2 = 0.904 and concordance correlation coefficient CCC = 0.867. The model was and applied on 35 synthesized benzimidazoles to predict IC50 values. The results showed that benzimidazoles with IC50 less than 50 µM displayed a quite similarity between predicted and experimental IC50 values (Ra2 = 0.924). The molecular docking study was investigated to clarify the binding mode of the most potential synthesized benzimidazoles (BLMM, and BL3H) into topoisomerase I-DNA complex. The docking results revealed that they intercalated and interacted to crucial amino acids in the binding site of complex by hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions and compared to standard drug camptothecin.
Review: emulsion techniques for producing polymer based drug delivery systems
Authors: Nguyen Thuy Chinh , Thai Hoang
Published: March 2023

Emulsification method is one of the popular methods for producing materials used inbiosensing, bioimaging and others, especially, drug delivery polymer systems in microsize andnanosize. The concrete techniques related to this method are emulsification, self-emulsification,in a combination with solvent evaporation process, homogenization, or ultranosication. Thestructure of emulsion formulation consists of two phases: an internal phase and an externalphase. Based on the structure and nature of the phases, emulsions can be classified into differenttypes such as two-phase systems (oil in water emulsion (O/W) or water in oil emulsion (W/O))or three-phase systems (water in oil in water triple emulsion (W/O/W) or oil in water in oil tripleemulsion (O/W/O)). The droplet sizes in micro-emulsion systems are often higher than 1 mwhile those in nano-emulsions or mini-emulsions are in the range of 100-500 nm. Some specialnano-emulsion systems can contain droplets with a size of few nanometers. Factors includingsolvents, oil/water phase ratio, droplet oil size, composition ratio, nature of raw materials,emulsifiers, etc. can affect the morphology, properties, and size of the obtained products. Thispaper reviews emulsion techniques which have been applied for producing polymeric drugdelivery systems. The components, properties, characteristics, encapsulation efficiency as wellas drug release rate, water solubility, toxicity and administration efficacy of drug emulsionformulations will be mentioned. Advantages and limitations of emulsion techniques are alsodiscussed.
Особенности движения интеллектуального капитала в рыночных условиях
Authors:   Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, Кочербаева Айнура А. , Исакова Ныргыля К. ,   Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University
Published: March 2023

Features of the movement of the intellectual capital in market conditions
Внешние и внутренние геополитические предпосылки восстания (бунта) 1916 года
Authors:   Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, Суюнбаев Мурат Н. , Суюнбаев Ильяс М. ,   Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, Курманов Зайнидин К. ,   Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, Узбеков Досмир С. ,   Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University
Published: March 2023

In is article the authors consider geopolitical situation which developed at the time of revolt of 1916 in Central Asia, raising questions of collision of political interests of the Russian and British empires.
Промежуточная перепись населения 1916 года (между двух переписей: первой всероссийской 1897 г. и первой всесоюзной 1926 г.)
Authors:   Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, Плоских Виктория В.
Published: March 2023

The Author presents a review and correlations of data on the population of the Kyrgyz ethnos based on the population censuses in 1897, 1916, 1926.
В эпицентре восстания
Authors:   Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, Джунушалиев Джениш Д.
Published: March 2023

The Author presents the main reasons for the revolt of 1916 and the different points of view on these events.
Восстание 1916 г. в оценке первых национальных лидеров Казахстана и Кыргызстана 1920–1930-х гг.
Authors:   Kazakhstan Republic Embassy in the Republic of India and in the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri-Lanka, Сарсенбаев Булат С.
Published: March 2023

In the article the assessment of the reasons and nature of revolt of 1916 by the first national leaders of Turkistan T. Ryskulov, Yu. Abdrakhmanov and B. Isakeev are given in the aspect of historiography.
Восстание 1916 года в Кыргызстане сквозь призму периодической печати 1991 г.
Authors:   Zh. Balasagyn Kyrgyz National University, Бедельбаев Аскарбек Бедельбаевич
Published: March 2023

A brief review of publications devoted to the 75 anniversary of revolt of 1916 in Kyrgyzstan is provided.
Rigorous lower and upper bounds for the generalised failure loads of pile groups
Authors: Potini F. , Gorini D. N. , Conti R.
Published: March 2023

A renewed philosophy for the ultimate limit-state design of pile groups is based on the adoption of multiaxial strength envelopes. In this view, this study proposes a limit analysis-based framework providing high-fidelity predictions for the generalised failure loads of piled foundations. This is accomplished through: (a) the development of an upper-bound solution that better approximates the exact solution compared to existing ones and (b) the integration of a recently developed lower-bound solution with a formulation accounting for pile–soil–pile interaction at failure. The comparison between these complementary methods proved to be satisfactory on many load combinations. The proposed framework is readily applicable in design, at a minimal computational effort, and in a more refined assessment of structures, as it provides the ultimate limit-state surface for a plasticity-based macroelement representation of deep foundations. The framework is used herein to investigate the horizontal efficiency of a well-documented piled foundation, and theoretical predictions are compared with results of fully coupled numerical analyses. The resulting strength envelopes point out the effect of the vertical load on the mutual interaction between piles, which is an indicator of the contribution of the pile's axial capacity in the activation of multiaxial failure modes.
Desarrollo de las audiencias del Código General del Proceso: artículos 372 y 373
Authors:   Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Díaz Castro Juan Antonio
Published: March 2023

El estudiante de Derecho requiere de competencias específicas para el buen desempeño en su profesión; por ello, a través de los cursos que brinda nuestro pénsum académico, encontramos múltiples herramientas que permiten el desarrollo de tales competencias. Con este Manual de procedimiento se facilitará la adquisición de esas competencias en la oralidad del sistema judicial colombiano. Tanto en el curso de Teoría General del Proceso como en el de Derecho Procesal Civil se requiere del conocimiento de temas como los actos procesales, dentro de los cuales están las audiencias que estipula el Código General del Proceso (CGP). Las audiencias contenidas en los artículos 372 (audiencia inicial) y 373 (audiencia de instrucción y juzgamiento) son de vital importancia en la vida de cualquier abogado, ya que abogados litigantes, funcionarios judiciales y personas del común podrían verse inmersas o vinculadas a un proceso civil de familia y comercial, contexto en el que, para su resolución, deben agotarse estas audiencias por parte del operador judicial.
Embarazo en adolescentes
Authors:   Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Enríquez Ochoa Jully Viviana
Published: March 2023

La adolescencia es un camino a la independencia que puede llevar a diferentes situaciones problemáticas, ya sean sencillas o complejas. Un embarazo no deseado, por ejemplo, es una de una situación compleja que puede convertirse en un problema de salud pública y social. Este indicador, especialmente, refleja el resultado de la situación de un país en términos económicos, educativos, nutricionales y de acceso a los servicios de salud. El cuidado de enfermería durante el proceso de gestación debe ir más allá del cumplimiento o la aplicación de la Ruta de Atención Integral Materno Perinatal. Este cuidado se concibe como “la interacción que se ejerce entre el profesional de enfermería, la gestante, su hijo por nacer y la familia, donde comparten conocimientos, experiencias, habilidades y precepciones acerca del cuidado, generando compromisos para mantener la salud y calidad de vida”. En consecuencia, es importante establecer una relación terapéutica entre profesional de enfermería, paciente y familia, en función de permitir que el profesional establezca un plan de cuidados acorde con las necesidades reales de la gestante, con el fin de asegurar un curso adecuado del embarazo. Esta nota de clase busca facilitar la comprensión de la epistemología de enfermería, a través de una narración que cuenta la historia de una joven embarazada que ha pasado por diversas circunstancias, y donde se reflejan los patrones del conocimiento, como el empírico, ético, estético e intuitivo, dentro del marco de referencia de la teoría de Kristen Swanson.
TOWARD А TRANSITION OF THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY TO A CLOSED ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS MODEL
Authors:   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, Kayumova R.F. , Nevolyany Yu.M. ,   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, Singizova A.A. ,   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University
Published: March 2023

The article is devoted to the analysis of modern directions of the process of transition of the textile industry from a linear to a more environmentally friendly closed model of economic development, in particular on the example of the EU countries. The main institutions and mechanisms that support environmental innovations are considered. The European Resource Efficiency Center provides assistance to small and medium-sized businesses in the transition to a global economic model of production through more efficient use of natural resources, reducing harmful emissions into the environment and reducing transport costs. To fundamentally change the trajectory of the development of the textile industry, it is necessary to rethink many aspects of the current model and the entire life cycle of the production and operation of textiles. In the conditions of "fast fashion" with the help of aggressive advertising of manufacturers, the demand for cheap clothes is artificially heated up, and this increases the number of landfills of discarded textiles. The circular economic model is based primarily on the reuse of raw materials, finished products and renewable resources. Experts believe that the circular economy is based on three main principles: maximum conservation of raw materials and finished products, waste-free production, environmentally friendly and restoration of natural systems. The basis of such a model is digital technologies, which allow to speed up and ensure the flexibility of processes at all stages of the production cycle. It is believed that in 10 years, 90 % of buyers, when choosing and buying a product, will pay attention primarily to the reputation of the company (brand) [1]. In the article, from the point of view of a systematic approach, eco-innovations financed in the EU countries are considered at the main stages of the life cycle of any textile product, starting from the stage of preparation of initial textile raw materials, production and finishing of fabrics, cutting and sewing products, and ending with the stage of operation of ready-made clothes. The analysis of modern innovations is carried out, which makes it possible to increase the environmental friendliness of each stage of the life cycle of a textile product in terms of efficiency. At the same time, such a criterion as the size of the carbon footprint was taken as a basis. The effect of extending the life cycle of one product on the amount of harmful emissions is considered. The main directions of digitalization of the main stages of the production of textile products are given. Proposals have also been developed for the use of textile waste at the stage of cutting products
IRAN'S EXPERIENCE IN INNOVATION OF ENTERPRISES AND ECONOMY UNDER ECONOMIC SANCTIONS
Authors:   Bashkir State University, Akhmadeev A.M.
Published: March 2023

Abstract: the subject of the study is the impact of economic sanctions on innovation and the value of enterprises and the economy. As a result of the confrontation with Western countries in the face of the United States and Great Britain, the Russian Federation has come under a number of economic sanctions that have not yet been imposed on any country in the world. The market with a population of more than 180 million people, was isolated from foreign consumer and investment goods. This also applied to Russian enterprises and research centers, which, due to sanctions, were unable to cooperate with foreign partners. To determine further actions, it is necessary to take into account the similar experience of foreign countries that have fallen under sanctions (Cuba, Iran). Studying the question of the impact of sanctions on the innovation of enterprises and economies of these countries, it is possible to state both positive and negative consequences
PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN DEVELOPMENT THE NORTH-EAST OF BASHKORTOSTAN
Authors:   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, Matveeva L.D. , Lebedev A.I. ,   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University
Published: March 2023

The problems of sustainable tourism development in the Republic of Bashkortostan on the example of the northeastern regions of the region are considered in the article and it suggests ways to solve them, primarily through the rational use of immovable cultural heritage, and also provides other recommendations aimed at solving the problems. The sustainable development of civilization, country, region has long been perceived as one of the main problems facing the world community as a whole, and specific national states, their regions, etc. The international community adopted an important document "Strategies for Sustainable Development for the period up to 2030" on September 25, 2015, which is aimed at transforming the world and it will determine the direction of development at the global, regional and national levels. President of Russia V.V. Putin already in 2006, approved the "Concept of the Transition of the Russian Federation to Sustainable development". Currently, the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 474 dated 21.07.2020 "On the National Development Goals of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2030" is in force, which defines the most important goals and solutions for the sustainable development of the country. Generally within the framework of sustainable development, the tourism and hospitality industry also needs a sustainable development strategy and this is recognized both at the international level and at the national level. Accordingly, at the international level – already in 1995, the "Agenda for the XXI century for the travel and Tourism industry" (Agenda 21 for the Travel and Tourism Industry) was developed. UNESCO formulated the Concept of Sustainable Tourism Development in 2004, according to which "the norms and practices of managing sustainable tourism development can be applied to all types of tourism and to all types of destinations, including mass tourism and various niches of tourist segments." In 2013, the Global Criteria for Sustainable Tourism for Destinations (GSTC-D) were introduced, representing a set of 37 voluntary standards. This is the minimum that any tourist business should strive for in order to protect and maintain natural and cultural resources. Sustainable tourism must also necessarily meet the needs of tourists and host regions. It is in this vein that the article proposes a set of steps for a more rational use of the tourist potential of the northeast of Bashkortostan.
PROSPECTS FOR THE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN THE DPR IN THE CONTEXT OF FORMING AN EFFECTIVE PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP STRUCTURE
Authors:   Donetsk Academy of Management and Public Administration under the Head of the Donetsk People's Republic, Ovcharenko L.A. , Cherkashina T.V. ,   Donetsk Academy of Management and Public Administration under the Head of the Donetsk People's Republic
Published: March 2023

The actual problems in the Donetsk People's Republic associated with the low level of implementation of the recreational needs of the population and the loss of the huge part of tourist infrastructure as a result of the military conflict with Ukraine are analyzed in the article. The prospects for increasing the region tourist and recreational potential through the return of territories temporarily occupied by the Ukraine Armed Forces, and the relevance of developing an effective mechanism of public-private partnership for the prompt restoration of the destroyed and the creation of a new tourist and recreational infrastructure are substantiated. The article considers the DPR natural tourist and recreational resources and substantiates their importance in the development of the internal regional tourism (for the future). The Russian experience of implementing complex projects of public-private partnership in the field of tourism and hospitality is studied on the example of special economic zones of the tourist and recreational type. The analysis of the volumes and sources of investments made in their development showed a low share of private investments, which makes it important to search for effective forms of public-private partnerships that make it possible to more effectively attract private investments in the tourism and hospitality sector. The expediency of creating a special economic zone of a tourist-recreational type along the DPR Azov coast, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions (after the completion of the special operation) is substantiated. The conducted SWOT analysis of the tourist and recreational potential of the Donetsk People's Republic made it possible to substantiate a set of measures to restore / create infrastructure in the field of tourism and hospitality based on the introduction of an effective mechanism of public-private partnership.
FORMATION OF COMPETENCIES OF FUTURE TOURISM SPECIALISTS IN THE CONTEXT OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS
Authors:   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, Gabidullina E.V. , Khalfin A.S. ,   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, Khisamutdinova A.F. ,   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University
Published: March 2023

The digital transformation taking place all over the world has an impact not only on the development of society and the economy, but also, in particular, on educational processes. In this regard, the formation and integration of digital knowledge, skills and abilities is a necessary element of the professional training of future specialists. In tourism, as one of the most informationally developed areas of the economy, digital transformation is a prerequisite for achieving high competitiveness. With the development of digitalization in the tourism sector, not only management processes are changing, but also the needs of tourists. Therefore, today the industry needs specialists who are able to meet the needs of the tourism market in order to achieve a digital advantage. It can be said that education in the field of tourism today determines the direction of development of the industry, and university graduates who possess in-demand digital competencies become a strategic asset of travel enterprises. This article discusses the strategic problem of modern education – the formation of digital competencies among university students engaged in professional training for the tourism industry. The prerequisites of the need for the formation of digital competencies among future employees of the tourism industry have been studied, the issue of the use of digital technologies in the education system has been analyzed, and the digital competencies in demand for the tourism industry have been identified. The key digital literacy skills that students need to develop in order to better understand the changing, digitally oriented environment of the tourism industry are identified. Within the framework of the federal program "Priority 2030", digital transformation has been identified as one of the priorities of the university, providing for the development and implementation of new educational programs, digital technologies and platforms for effective management of the educational process. As a result, recommendations have been developed for the formation of digital competencies among students using new educational technologies and a training model has been proposed that takes into account the need for digitalization skills and knowledge among future employees of the tourism and hospitality industry
THE METHODS OF DEVELOPING COMPOSITIONAL THINKING OF DESIGN STUDENTS
Authors:   Professor, Bashkir State Pedagogical University. M.Akmulla,, Purik E.E. , Akhmadullin M.L. ,   Ufa State Institute of Arts named after Zagir Ismagilov,   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, Shakirova M.G. ,   Bashkir State University, Shakirov V.R. ,   Ufa State Institute of Arts named after Zagir Ismagilov
Published: March 2023

The article deals the problems of professional artistic training of design students in the process of teaching composition. The composition studies the laws of the creation of an artistic form and the means of artistic expression, organization of image perception. Compositional activity has an artistic and plastic character; it relies on the use of the language of art and consists in creating a new, holistic, original artistic image. The authors identify compositional thinking as one of the most important professional qualities of an artist and designer and reveal the methodology of its formation among students. The process of teaching composition – creating a painting, drawing, sculpture or design object – cannot be built as a simple linear process of learning image methods, compositional rules and techniques. The author's methodology is based on the method of problem tasks, which involves the formulation of an educational and creative task, the creation of a problem situation; comprehension, acceptance and resolution of the problem, during which students master generalized methods of artistic and creative activity. At the same time, the creative process is considered as a series of successive stages associated with the work of productive or creative imagination, and requiring the provision of visual or other information in the process of work. The article presents the results of the ascertaining and formative stages of experimental work on the development of compositional thinking of art students in the process of mastering expressive means, such as line, spot, texture, color, as well as compositional techniques and rules (static, dynamics, dominant, rhythm, etc.). The authors have developed a series of creative exercises, described the methodology of their implementation and the criteria are proposed to determine the level of development of students' compositional thinking based on the evaluation of their creative works.
THEORETICAL ASPECTS OF IMPROVING CREDIT SCORING MODELING IN ACTIVITIES OF COMMERCIAL BANKING INSTITUTIONS
Authors:   Branch of the North Caucasian Federal University, Novoselova N.N. , Romanov V.A. ,   a branch of the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation, Khubulova V.V. ,   Branch of the North Caucasian Federal University,   Branch of the Stavropol State Pedagogical Institute in Zheleznovodsk
Published: March 2023

The article analyzes the activities of Home Credit and Finance Bank LLC and concludes that the bank is profitable, profitability is kept approximately at the average bank level. In the course of the study there are factors preventing effective lending to individuals by the bank: the low level of income of the population, which results in low solvency of citizens; the lack of a mechanism for influencing the processes of non-repayment of the loan and risk calculation; the lack of a wellcoordinated system of classification of borrowers form the problem of reducing the repayment of the loan product by this borrower in compulsory all right. As a consequence, one of the directions for eliminating the above factors and achieving effective lending to individuals for the bank of Home Credit and Finance Bank LLC is the introduction and implementation of digital technologies and solutions. In this context, it is proposed to introduce a data-based credit scoring model into the activities of Home Credit and Finance Bank LLC. The credit scoring model contains numerical tools for ranking order cases using data integrated into a single quantity that attempts to measure risk or creditworthiness. Credit scoring is a complex discipline that requires special resources, including personnel with special knowledge and favorable infrastructure. Specialized expertise can be internal or outsourced. If the data management infrastructure has not yet been created, it must be purchased. Credit scoring can also require significant organizational changes. Thus, Home Credit and Finance Bank LLC needs infrastructure and resources to provide operational support for the new credit scoring service and to implement its plan to enter the market. As the effectiveness of the implementation of the model increases, it will be possible to scale it in all regions.
STUDY OF TAX REVENUE MODELS DEPENDING ON STATE SUPPORT
Authors:   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, Gilmutdinov R.Z. , Tukhvatullina L.R. ,   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this work is to build an econometric model and identify the dependence of the volume of tax revenues from the small and medium-sized business sector on the amount of support funds allocated by the state. It is relevant not only to build appropriate econometric models, but also to choose the best model. The object of the study is entrepreneurship and regional policy of the Republic of Tatarstan in 2002-2017. The analysis of the studied objects and the construction of econometric models will be carried out using paired linear, quadratic, and hyperbolic regressions. Of course, the choice of the best model can be purely conditional, because one model may have one indicator better, and another model, respectively, other indicators are better. But in general, the study should be conducted. The last years of the present time are not specifically included, since with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy, the results of state support for tax collection will be clearly distorted. Let's try to understand how the results of interaction between the state and entrepreneurs in this matter are obtained. As in several regions in the Republic of Tatarstan, state support for business is relevant. Financial support for entrepreneurs of the republic is provided through infrastructure facilities in various areas: the provision of microloans, preferential loans, leasing, subsidies, etc. So, in 2017, in the republic, entrepreneurs were issued a total of 5.1 billion rubles for the development of business activities. The Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation developed the project "My Business Park", the concept of which was brought to the federal level at the initiative of the leadership of Tatarstan. As noted in the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, the approach proposed by Tatarstan deserves to be replicated as one of the best practices that provide the most comfortable conditions for the creation and development of new ones in a particular territory. Productions. During these years, 63 industrial sites of the municipal level operated in the republic, on which the activities of 442 residents were carried out, more than 8.1 thousand jobs were created. The volume of products produced at the end of 2017 amounted to about 22 billion rubles. For example, the maximum value of allocated funds can be observed in 2015 (6.81 billion rubles), the minimum – in 2016 (3.8 billion rubles). As you can see, certain steps are being taken by the state that give results. How effective such proposals are for entrepreneurship will be shown by our research.
DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM IN EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ECONOMIC ENTITIES
Authors:   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, Kalashnik D.V. , Sembaev S.A. ,   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University
Published: March 2023

In the modern world, absolutely every business needs various automated processes. In order for the work of the company, through which a huge flow of people passes, to be fast and of high quality, a decision support system is used. A decision support system (DSS) is a type of computer information system that helps the manager make important decisions. Today, information technology has the greatest influence on the functioning of banks. For banks, DSS is a necessary factor, thanks to which they can receive up-to-date, complete and accurate information about their activities from an automated source, which, in turn, allows them to analyze information and make important management decisions in time. More and more people are actively using banking services every day, and accordingly there are more issues that need to be addressed as soon as possible. In order for the bank to work quickly and efficiently, to keep all information received from customers, including its confidentiality, a prerequisite for banks is the constant improvement of information systems, as well as the consideration of new ones for implementation in their activities. First of all, its rating depends on how quickly and how well the bank serves its client, solves all his questions, besides, the more the client likes the service in this bank, the more often he will choose it from a huge number of others. Thus, based on the relevance of this problem, we can say that this article is devoted to the study of the influence of the decision support system on the activities of banks in Russia, as well as to the consideration of the general characteristics of the decision support system
THE ROLE OF A PERSONAL BRAND AS A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TOOL IN THE MODERN ECONOMY
Authors:   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, Nazarova U.A. , Podgornaya T.Yu. ,   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University
Published: March 2023

This article suggests an approach to the personal brand as a factor influencing the development of entrepreneurship. The purpose of this article is to consider the role of a personal brand as a business development tool in the modern economy. Creating a brand is important not only for organizations. It is possible to become noticeable to the consumer, significantly influence his preferences and choices with the help of a personal brand. A personal brand acts as a communication channel through which a system of trusting relationships between an entrepreneur and a consumer is built. A personal brand builds trust, ensures quality, creates stability and meets the expectations of consumers, acting as a marker that affects the level of commercial activity of the market. A personal brand is at the heart of not only the interests of the owner, but also in the interests of the enterprise, since the personal brand of the first person of the company is able to influence the economic situation in business development. This is shown, among other things, by studies aimed at studying the degree of influence of a personal brand as a factor of interrelation with the economic potential of a business, where a steady dependence of a business on the personal brand of the owner or manager is manifested. Since branding has a centuries-old history, and the evolution of branding expands its content, the formation of the conceptual apparatus of the brand is currently being observed. It is also worth noting that the role of personal brands, including in the activities of small and medium-sized businesses, is not sufficiently appreciated in the Russian economy at the present stage, but the development of this direction is underway and will continue actively in the near future, since the process of brand development affects both the manufacturer and the consumer, which in turn, in response to the development of business in a modern market economy
Is There a Case for Supporting Animal Traction Research, Policy, and Practice in Rural South Africa? - A Review
Authors: Zantsi S. , Christian M.
Published: March 2023

Appropriate and efficient technology contributes a great deal to smallholder farmer development. This study uses a systematic literature review to debate whether animal traction research and practice should receive support. Firstly, the smallholder farming system is reviewed to contextualise the discussion and present a state-of-the-art review of animal traction in South Africa. After finding the diminishing use of animal traction among smallholder farming systems, the inquiry probes the causes of the rural development policies, basic education curriculum, and higher learning institutions. The results reveal that the technological needs of smallholder farmers can be met with animal traction. However, a lack of support from policies and learning institutions has contributed to the negative attitude toward animal traction. We further note that new animal traction technology is unlikely to be known to smallholders because of poor information dissemination caused by a weak agricultural extension. After realising the benefits of animal traction, it seems worthwhile to revamp animal traction research and practice for subsistence farmers.
Institutional Arrangements and Support Systems for Independent Smallholder Irrigators in the Msinga Local Municipality, South Africa
Authors: Dube S.V.
Published: March 2023

This article describes the present institutional arrangements for irrigators’ resource access, agricultural support systems accessible to irrigators, and the various constraints irrigators experience. The survey acquired data from 101 snowballed respondents for the quantitative phase of the study. The qualitative phase gathered information from four purposively selected focus group discussions. According to the findings, irrigators commonly gained access to production land through traditional authority (81.2%). Gender was a barrier to land access, where male-headed families had larger land sizes than female-headed ones (t=4.993, p=0.028). Concerning irrigation water, irrigators abstract it wherever they find access, without any institutional arrangement or restriction. The main limitations to irrigators’ water availability were competition and the drying out of the water source, particularly spring water. Government assistance was rare among independent irrigators. Smallholder support services tend to be distributed unevenly among South African smallholders, usually leaving independent irrigators unsupported. Lastly, irrigators experience constraints in their farming that government existing services have the potential to address. Therefore, this study proposes that the government recognize independent irrigators as possible drivers of poverty and food insecurities. The study recommends institutional inclusion and the extension of support systems to independent irrigators.
STARFISH (ECHINODERMATA: ASTEROIDEA) OF THE NORTH-WESTERN PART OF THE BERING SEA COLLECTED BY THE TINRO-CENTER EXPEDITION ON THE RESEARCH VESSEL “TINRO” IN JULY – AUGUST 2008
Authors:   Zoological Institute of RAS, Smirnov A.V. , Panina E.G. ,   Kamchatka Branch of Pacific Geographical Institute of FEB RAS, Stepanov V.G. ,   Kamchatka Branch of Pacific Geographical Institute of FEB RAS
Published: March 2023

The data on starfish found in the north-western part of the Bering Sea during trawl survey aboard the research vessel “TINRO” (TINRO-Center) on the depth 43–552 m in July – August 2008 are presented. 27 species of starfish belonging to 10 families and 6 orders were found. 24 of them were identified to specieslevel (two of them are questionable) and 3 – to the genus level. Three species such as Solaster spectabilis, Hippasteria armata and Nearchaster (Nearchaster) pedicellaris pedicellaris are discovered in the Bering Sea for the first time. Pteraster tesselatus, Diplopterastrer multipes and Asterias microdiscus species are recorded for the northwestern part of the Bering Sea for the first time. Data on the location of the collected species, brief remarks on their lifetime coloration, size and some morphological features are given. Life photographs for each species are shown.
FEEDING LOCATION INFLUENCE ON THE HEAVY METAL CONTENT IN PINK SALMON (ONCORHYNCHUS GORBUSCHA, SALMONIDAE)
Authors:   Sakhalin State University, Litvinenko A.V. , Khristoforova N.K ,   Sakhalin State University, Tsygankov V.Yu. ,   Institute of the World Ocean, Far Eastern Federal University
Published: March 2023

The microelement composition of the organs and tissues of the summer Japanese Sea pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) which returned to the shores of Sakhalin Island after sea feeding: to the Aniva Bay (pre-estuary zone of the Taranay River) and to the southwestern coast abeam Nevelsk in June-July 2019 was assessed. The fish were dissected by organs and tissues on Sakhalin, the samples were frozen and delivered to Vladivostok for chemical analysis. All elements were determined from acidic mineralizates according to GOST 26929-94 on a Shimadzu AA 6800 atomic absorption spectrophotometer in a flame (Zn, Ni, Cu, and Fe) and in a graphite cell (Pb, Cd). Confirming the results of previous studies, it was found that the content of microelements in the Japanese Sea pink salmon, indicating anthropogenic (Zn, Cu) and technogenic (Ni) impact on the environment, significantly exceeded that in fish from the Sea of Okhotsk. The number of microelements in the organs and tissues of the Sea of Japan pink salmon, indicating anthropogenic and technogenic influence during the feeding period (Zn, Cu and Ni) exceeded the corresponding indicators in the Sea of Okhotsk pink salmon by several times, for example, Ni – by 5.4, Zn – 8.8 times. The Sea of Okhotsk pink salmon twice crossed the impact geochemical and high-feeding Kuril-Kamchatka zone during its life cycle, accumulating in its organs and tissues an increased content of lead and cadmium, witnesses of underwater and surface volcanism, as well as upwellings. The content of Pb and Cd, witnesses of the natural impact situation affecting the salmon stocks of the Sea of Okhotsk, was several times higher in the organs and tissues of the Kuril and Sakhalin (from the southeastern coast) pink salmon.
Continuities or Change?: A Synchronic and Diachronic Analysis of Documented Language Policies of Selected Universities in South Africa
Authors: Maseko Busani , Siziba Liqhwa P.
Published: March 2023

In line with the requirements of Department of Higher Education and Training’s language policy framework, universities in South Africa have crafted language policies that commit to promote multilingualism and contribute to the transformation of higher education. This article is an analysis of previous and current revised language policies of North-West University and Stellenbosch University in South Africa. By focusing on the wording and framing of language policy provisions in the past and present policy documents, we show that language policies of the two institutions have been characterised by continuities than change. Through a theorisation of language policy as a function of ideologies, practices and management, the article exposes how the institutions’ language policies perpetuate the marginalisation and exclusion of indigenous language as languages of instruction and continue to legitimatise Afrikaans and English in varying degrees. While the language policies of the two institutions are full of promise to foster inclusive multilingual education, the wording of the policy provisions betrays the fallacy of this promise by the inclusion of caveats and conditions to be met for indigenous African languages to be used in teaching and learning. The article however notes the positive steps taken by the two historically Afrikaans medium universities to commit to multilingual education by the inclusion of African languages as potential languages of instruction. We conclude that further policy revisions are imperative to eliminate vague and escapist terminology that militates against the implementation and realisation of multilingualism as envisaged in the language policies of the two universities.
Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC): A Comparison of Thai and International Teachers of English in the Thai Vocational Context
Authors: Thongpan Watsana , Thumawongsa Narathip
Published: March 2023

This study aims to investigate English teachers’ levels of ICC within five components, which are knowledge, attitude, skills of interpretation and relating, skills of discovery and interaction, and critical cultural awareness, and to compare the differences between levels of ICC and its components between Thai and international teachers of English. This study also seeks to understand the influences of aspects of intercultural background, consisting of international travel experiences, international seminars/training experiences, and intercultural contact. The participants were 113 Thai and 36 international teachers of English who were chosen using a multi-stage sampling methodology. The research instruments consisted of ICC scales adapted from the Byram ICC model (2020) and an intercultural background survey. Descriptive statistics, a t-test, and a two-way ANOVA analysis were used to analyze the dataset. The results showed that international teachers had greater levels of ICC. Of the five components, the attitude component was found to be at the highest level in both groups. Critical cultural awareness was at the lowest level among Thai teachers, while international teachers’ skills of interpretation and relating were at the lowest level. Regarding international travel experiences, contact with international friends, social media contact, and frequency of co-worker contact were found to affect the ICC score of two groups; however, no effect on ICC score was found in regard to international seminars/training experiences. This study suggests that ICC components could be integrated into vocational education. Moreover, travel experiences and intercultural contact could contribute as extra activities for developing ICC in ELT.
Students’ Perception of the Use of Learning Management System in Learning English for Specific Purpose During the Pandemic: Evidence From Rural Area in Indonesia
Authors: Daar Gabriel Fredi , Supartini Ni Luh , Sulasmini Ni Made Ayu , Ekasani Kadek Ayu , Lestari Denok , Kesumayathi Ida Ayu Gayatri
Published: March 2023

The use of LMS in learning activities can be done anywhere. A similar application was applied to learning English specifically for midwifery students on Flores Island during the covid-19 pandemic. This study aims to describe the perception of midwifery students about the use of LMS in English learning activities. This study is qualitative research with a case study approach. The study was conducted on midwifery students at the Universitas Katolik Indonesia Santu Paulus Ruteng. Data were collected using interviews, observation, and documentation. Determination of the informant is done purposively with a total of 10 students. The results showed that students had a positive perception of LMS use. LMS is considered to have several advantages that students can use to interact with lecturers and fellow students. In addition, the use of various learning methods such as discussions on chat forums and Question & Answer by utilizing LMS encourages the achievement of student learning goals. However, students urged that they found several barriers to using the LMS, especially related to the instability of the internet network, running out of internet credit, and lack of knowledge and skills in operating the LMS. Against these obstacles, students apply various practical and applicable strategies that can be carried out spontaneously to minimize the impact of any obstacles found, including collaborative strategies that involve the participation of lecturers and other staff.