bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
QUANTUM BIOLOGY FROM THEORY TO THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY: A REVIEW ON A REVOLUTIONARY CHANGE IN OUR PERCEPTION OF LIFE
Authors: Eissa Mostafa Essam
Published: November 2024

Quantum biology is an innovative field that blends quantum mechanics and biology to explore how quantum phenomena influence biological processes. This review discusses the fundamental principles of quantum biology, its potential applications in medicine, materials science and energy production, as well as the ethical implications of its progress. By understanding the quantum intricacies of life, we can gain insights into disease mechanisms, develop innovative materials and harness sustainable energy sources. Quantum mechanics, essential for understanding atomic and subatomic behavior, underpins quantum biology, which examines processes like photosynthesis, olfaction and enzyme catalysis. Key principles include superposition, entanglement and tunneling, which may enhance biological efficiency, sensitivity and precision. Quantum biology’s potential spans various fields: in medicine and pharmacy, it could lead to new diagnostic tools and therapies; in materials science, it could inspire quantum materials for electronics, energy storage and sensing; in energy production, it could inform sustainable energy development through photosynthesis insights. However, ethical considerations are crucial. Quantum-enhanced medical technologies might widen healthcare disparities and advanced quantum materials could have mixed societal impacts. Open dialogue and ethical frameworks are necessary for responsible development. The future of quantum biology is promising, with ongoing research and interdisciplinary collaboration expected to yield innovative discoveries, fostering a sustainable and prosperous future.
                 
Peer Review History:
Received 14 July 2024;   Reviewed 19 September 2024; Accepted 16 October; Available online 15 November 2024
Academic Editor: Dr. Jennifer Audu-Peter, University of Jos, Nigeria, drambia44@gmail.com
Average Peer review marks at initial stage: 6.0/10
Average Peer review marks at publication stage: 7.0/10
Reviewers:
Ahmad Najib, Universitas Muslim Indonesia, Makassar, Indonesia, ahmad.najib@umi.ac.id
Dr. Nazim Hussain, North East Frontier Technical University, Arunachal pradesh, India, nhussain116@gmail.com
BEYOND THE USUAL SUSPECTS: REVIEW ON EXPLORING RARE, EMERGING AND ENVIRONMENTALLY INFLUENCED METABOLIC DISORDERS
Authors: Eissa Mostafa Essam
Published: November 2024

This review highlights the multifaceted landscape of metabolic disorders, focusing on often overlooked or understudied conditions. These disorders were categorized based on potential etiology, including rare inherited, disorders of unknown origin, emerging conditions and those influenced by other diseases, environmental factors, or immune dysfunction. Additionally, we explore the impact of personalized metabolic variations and the intricate relationship between metabolism and mental health. By exploring specific examples such as maple syrup urine disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, bile acid malabsorption and mitochondrial disorders, we emphasize the diverse spectrum of metabolic challenges. This overview underscores the need for continued research to unravel the complexities of these conditions, leading to improved diagnosis, treatment and prevention strategies. This is an interesting area for pharmaceutical field that need attention and extensive research to find promising treatments for the underestimated populations impacted by these diseases.
                 
Peer Review History:
Received 22 July 2024;   Reviewed 17 September 2024; Accepted 19 October; Available online 15 November 2024
Academic Editor: Dr. Nuray Arı, Ankara University, Turkiye, ari@ankara.edu.tr
Average Peer review marks at initial stage: 6.0/10
Average Peer review marks at publication stage: 7.0/10
Reviewers:
Dr. Md. Shahidul Islam, USTC, Chittagong, Bangladesh, S_i_liton@yahoo.com
Dr. Mohammad Tauseef, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Chicago State University, mtauseef@csu.edu
Talleres de escritura y oralidad en la educación superior – Letreando
Authors: Díaz Olivero Mónica Paola , Gil Mora Mónica Liliana
Published: November 2024

El presente escrito recoge las memorias de lo que fue un viaje por la lectura, la escritura y la expresión oral, a través de la estrategia “Letreando” proyecto que se gesta desde la necesidad de fortalecer estas habilidades comunicativas en los estudiantes de la Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia (UNAD) pertenecientes al CCAV Facatativá, además de fortalecer la estrategia de vida universitaria. A lo largo de estas líneas se presentará un recorrido por lo que fue la experiencia del proyecto Letreando, el cual se desarrolló en cinco sesiones de dos horas cada uno, y contó con la participación de estudiantes de diferentes programas pertenecientes al CCAV Facatativá quienes, acudiendo a la alegoría del héroe que inicia un viaje mítico, parten de ese “mundo ordinario” hacia esta experiencia que bien podría ser “la llamada a la aventura” para finalizar con “el elixir” el cual comparte con otros en ese mundo ordinario. Ya que esta alegoría del héroe es la coartada perfecta para iniciar esa transformación hacia los procesos críticos y reflexivos que son mediados a través de la lectura y la escritura, procesos que desembocan en los ejercicios propios de los participantes con los que finalizan los encuentros. Se propone además una estrategia de divulgación, a través del fanzine, el cual no pretende cumplir con el canon de la cultura académica o científica, pero sí acerca a los estudiantes a la cultura escrita desde sus propias vivencias y reflexiones, con lo cual en una fase posterior se encaminan a la literacidad propia de lo académico.
Gestión de conocimiento en un grupo de investigación: caso AMECI
Authors: Villegas Ríos Francia Liliana , Gamboa Mora María Cristina , Garcia Sandoval Yenny , Pantoja Agreda Fernando Ulpiano , Castillo Almeida Diana Yiselly
Published: November 2024

La gestión del conocimiento constituye una práctica y pilar de los grupos de investigación de las Instituciones de Educación Superior (IES), más allá de la capacidad de generar documentos, ponencias u otro producto, se trata de dar reconocimiento y valor a los procesos inherentes a la producción de conocimiento. Ahora bien, gestionar el conocimiento implica además reconocer el uso, visibilidad y sobre todo la transferencia que se le da a ese universo de intangibles generados por los investigadores, a partir de proyectos de investigación en las áreas de interés del grupo. En este marco, el grupo Ambientes de Enseñanza-Aprendizaje de las Ciencias Básicas y Sociales –AMECI-, en su trayectoria de 15 años de trabajo, ha construido un corpus teórico y metodológico a partir de la investigación abordada desde la inter y multidisciplinariedad que contribuye a la configuración de prácticas y dinámicas educativas diversas. Es así como, a partir de un proyecto de investigación avalado en convocatoria interna UNAD número 011, se aborda la revisión y análisis del corpus teórico generado desde el grupo, a fin de reconocer los elementos que lo caracterizan, su impacto y su contribución a las necesidades del contexto actual incluyendo los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS).
Shifts in leaf color during ontogeny do not affect herbivory in the tropical tree Lecythis pisonis (Lecythidaceae)
Authors: Gomes Susan , Cornelissen Tatiana
Published: November 2024

Herbivory plays a significant role in shaping plant-insect interactions.
In this study, we investigated the relationship between leaf color and
insect herbivory in the cannonball trees Lecythis pisonis. We focused on
the temporal patterns of herbivory and leaf defense, taking into account
the changes in leaf color throughout the season. Our findings revealed
that young pink leaves exhibited smaller leaf area and greater specific
leaf area (SLA) compared to green leaves. This higher SLA indicates that
young pink leaves may be more susceptible to herbivory due to lower
physical defense. However, despite these differences, there was no
significant effect of leaf color on herbivory levels in the month of bud
burst. This finding suggests that during the early stages of ontogeny,
L. pysonis leaves do not suffer significant herbivory, which may
indicate that their coloration acts as a deterrent to herbivore attack.
Throughout the rainy season, no significant differences were found in
herbivory, with an average of 4.5% of leaf area removed and 9.3%
frequency of leaves attacked. While our results indicate a lack of
significant differences in herbivory between pink and green leaves the
increase in the number of attacked leaves following the change in leaf
coloration suggests an increase in herbivore activity over the season.
This study provides insights into the complex dynamics of herbivory and
leaf coloration in cannonball trees and highlights the need for further
research to elucidate the relationship between leaf pigments and levels
of chemical and mechanical defense against herbivory.
Torsion of the undescended testis in a healthy adult male
Authors: Levakov Ivan , Stojanovic Stevan , Bogdanovic Jovo , Jeremic Dimitrije , Vojinov Sasa
Published: November 2024

Introduction. Torsion of undescended testis (UDT) in adults is rare, with only several published cases so far, and represents a urological emergency. Case outlines. We present a case of UDT torsion in 31-year-old, otherwise healthy, man who had rightside inguinal pain for six hours before he was admitted to hospital. Swelling was palpable in the area of the right groin region. The diagnosis was established based on Doppler ultrasound and exploratory surgery findings. A right-sided orchiectomy was performed. According to the available data, there are no published cases on this topic in the region. Conclusion. Although torsion of the UDT is a rare condition, it must be considered when symptoms of abdominal pain or swelling and pain in the groin region occur. Orchiectomy is suggested.
Increased COX6A2 Promotes Pancreatic β-Cell Apoptosis and Is Suppressed in Diabetic GK Rats After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Authors: Kong Xiangchen , Yan Dan , Shao Lianqi , Li Bingfeng , Lv Simian , Tu Yifan , Zhang Yingqi , Shu Xingsheng , Ying Ying , Ma Xiaosong
Published: November 2024

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) has been shown to inhibit β-cell apoptosis, but the underlying mechanisms are not yet fully understood. Cytochrome c oxidase subunit 6A2 (COX6A2) is expressed in β-cells. Here, we investigated the role of COX6A2 in β-cell apoptosis, especially following RYGB. We found that RYGB significantly reduced β-cell apoptosis, accompanied by decreased COX6A2 expression in islets from diabetic Goto-Kakizaki (GK) rats. It is noteworthy that overexpression of COX6A2 promoted β-cell apoptosis, whereas COX6A2 deficiency suppressed it, suggesting the proapoptotic role of COX6A2 in β-cells. Mechanistically, increased COX6A2 interacted with and upregulated the expression of cyclophilin D (CypD), facilitating the release of cytochrome c from mitochondria to the cytoplasm, thereby promoting β-cell apoptosis. Furthermore, high glucose–activated carbohydrate-responsive element-binding protein (ChREBP) epigenetically regulated COX6A2 expression by recruiting histone acetyltransferase p300 to augment histone H3 acetylation at the Cox6a2 promoter, a process inhibited by glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) signaling. Given that RYGB enhances GLP-1 signaling, RYGB is likely to deactivate ChREBP by boosting GLP-1/cAMP-dependent protein kinase (PKA) signaling, thereby reducing COX6A2 expression in islets from GK rats. These findings highlight the crucial role of the GLP-1/PKA/ChREBP axis-controlled COX6A2 in β-cell apoptosis, revealing a previously unrecognized mechanism underlying the reduction in β-cell apoptosis induced by RYGB.

Article Highlights

Cytochrome c oxidase subunit 6A2 (COX6A2) expression is increased in diabetic islets. Increased COX6A2 promotes β-cell apoptosis via modulation of cyclophilin D-mediated cytochrome c release from mitochondria to the cytoplasm. Carbohydrate-responsive element-binding protein epigenetically regulates COX6A2 expression in β-cells. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass reduces COX6A2 expression by regulating the glucagon-like peptide 1/cAMP-dependent protein kinase/carbohydrate-responsive element-binding protein signaling pathway.
Identification of Metabolic Patterns in Korean Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and their Association with Diabetes-Related Complications
Authors: Kang Minji , Son Kumhee , Hwang You-Cheol , Lee Sihoon , Sang Hyunji , Kim Sunyoung , Keon Yon Dong , Youl Rhee Sang , Lim Hyunjung
Published: November 2024

Resolving metabolic heterogeneity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) gives them access to precision medicine. Despite ethnic diversity in pathophysiological processes in individuals with T2DM, studies on subtypes of diabetes related to clinical characteristics in Asians are insufficient. This study aims to identify metabolic patterns in middle-aged patients with T2DM in Republic of Korea (Korea) and determine the incidence of diabetes-related complications according to patterns. We analyzed 6,603 patients with T2DM aged 30 to 64 who visited three centers of general hospital in Korea. Three metabolic patterns were derived: Obesity and Hypertension pattern (OH-P), Liver Function-related HyperGlycemia pattern (LFHG-P), and Decreased Kidney Function pattern (DKF-P). The highest tertile of the OH-P score was associated with an increased risk of peripheral vascular disease compared to the lowest tertile (HR = 1.26, 95% CI = 1.02-1.57). The highest tertile of the LFHG-P score was associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction (HR = 1.79, 95% CI = 1.13-2.82) and atrial fibrillation (HR = 1.54, 95% CI = 1.07-2.23). No association with complications was found in the DKF-P. This study suggests the need for proper management and treatment according to metabolic patterns in patients with T2DM.
The risk of venous thromboembolism in adult patients with diffuse glioma: a nationwide population-based study
Authors: Hovman Frederik R. , Poulsen Frantz R. , Hansen Steinbjørn , Dahlrot Rikke H.
Published: November 2024

Background and purpose: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a cause of increased morbidity and risk of death. Studies report VTE in up to 30% of glioma patients but the results vary. The VTE risk is relevant when evaluating prophylaxis to avoid unnecessary bleeding or overdiagnosis. This study examines the VTE incidence in patients with glioma WHO grade 2–4, and when VTE occurred, risk factors, and overall survival (OS) for patients with WHO grade 4.
Materials and methods: In total 3,630 patients with WHO grade 2 (n = 230), grade 3 (n = 317), and grade 4 (n = 3,083) gliomas from 2010 to 2018 were identified using the Danish Neuro-Oncology Registry. VTE diagnoses and time of death were obtained from Statistics Denmark.
Results and interpretation: The VTE incidence was 5.2, 6.3, and 6.8% in patients with WHO grade 2, 3, and 4 gliomas, respectively. The VTE incidence rate was highest during the first 3 months after the diagnosis with 53 events. Increasing age (HR 1.03, 95%CI 1.01–1.04), male sex (HR 1.47, 95%CI 1.09–1.99), poor performance status (HR 1.57, 95%CI 1.10–2.25), and post-operative long-course radiochemotherapy (HR 2.10, 95%CI 1.19–3.72) were predictors of VTE in patients with glioma WHO grade 4. There was no difference in OS comparing patients having VTE to those without (p = 0.068). In conclusion, patients with glioma WHO grade 2–4 were at high risk of VTE, especially the first 3 months after diagnosis. Increasing age, male sex, poor performance status, and long-course radiochemotherapy were associated with increased risk of VTE in patients with glioma WHO grade 4.
Intégration économique et qualité de l’environnement en Afrique : Une approche en termes de Panel ARDL
Authors:   INREDD, FSJES Marrakech, Maroc, ZIKY Mustapha , Ouarhi Mouna ,   Université Cadi Ayyad, Marrakech, Maroc, OUCHCHIKH Rachid ,   Université Cadi Ayyad, Marrakech, Maroc
Published: November 2024

African countries are committed to the creation of free trade areas as a means of consolidating trade links between African nations. Intra-African trade is expected to boost economic growth and improve macroeconomic performance and living standards in Africa. However, theoretical insights and empirical evidence suggest that these efforts risk being undermined by the adverse environmental consequences of trade, which are likely to undermine the continent's achievements in terms of sustainable development and poverty reduction. This paper aims to examine the environmental impact of intra-African trade while integrating FDI, economic growth, urbanization, and energy consumption. The study used a panel data set for 32 African countries over the period 1990-2020. The empirical analysis was based on the latest panel estimation techniques. More specifically, we used the Dumitrescu-Hurlin causality test, the second generation of unit root tests on panel data, and the PMG estimator to estimate an ARDL panel. The error correction term reveals the existence of a cointegrating relationship between CO2 and trade, FDI, and the other control variables. The results suggest that intra-African trade worsens environmental quality in Africa in the long term. Similarly, FDI has a similar ecological impact, corroborating the ‘pollution heaven’ hypothesis. The results also refute the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis. Energy consumption plays a key role in the long-term deterioration of the environment. Finally, urbanization degrades the environment in line with the intuition of urban environmental transition theory.
Exchange Rate Flexibility and Macroeconomic Stability: A Panel Data Modeling Approach
Authors:   Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco, IAATAREN Idriss
Published: November 2024

The exchange rate regime is a central element of a country’s economic policy, playing a crucial role in its macroeconomic stability and global competitiveness. Over the decades, Morocco, like many other countries, has seen its exchange rate regime evolve significantly. After more than ten years under a controlled exchange rate regime, the country adopted a semi-floating exchange rate regime in 2018, characterized by occasional central bank interventions. This transition reflects the fundamental objectives of Moroccan economic policy, aiming to ensure macroeconomic and financial stability, promote economic growth, and foster integration into the global economy. This evolution raises crucial questions about the impact of exchange rate flexibility on macroeconomic instability. This article aims to empirically analyze the impact of exchange rate flexibility on macroeconomic instability by addressing the following central question: To what extent would the Moroccan economy have been unstable if the country had adopted a floating exchange rate regime? Would a floating exchange rate have been preferable to a quasi-fixed regime? To address this issue, our work is structured into two distinct parts. The first part offers a brief literature review on exchange rate regimes and macroeconomic stability, providing a solid theoretical framework. The second part includes an empirical study using panel data from four countries (Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, and Turkey) for a comparative analysis.
Investigating the Factors that Drive the Success of Halal Cloud Kitchen in Bangladesh
Authors: Ahmed Rafiuddin , Alam Muhammad Intisar , Sultana Maria , Jim Mahafizur Rahman
Published: November 2024

With the integration of new technologies, various industries, including the food sector, are experiencing significant transformations. The emergence of Cloud Kitchens represents a notable technological shift within the food industry. This research endeavors to uncover the key factors contributing to the success of the Halal Cloud Kitchen sector in Bangladesh. To achieve this, a structured survey questionnaire was designed and distributed through Google Forms. Three hundred twenty-three responses were gathered using the snowball sampling method and utilized in hypothesis testing employing multiple linear regression. The findings indicate that, among the six variables considered,food quality, packaging, and discounts substantially influence the prosperity of Halal Cloud Kitchens. In contrast,the remaining variables were found to be insignificant. Finally,this study analyzes critical success criteria for Halal Cloud Kitchens in Bangladesh, highlighting food quality, innovative packaging, and strategic discounts. It provides practical suggestions for improving business efficiency and competitiveness, identifying limitations, and suggesting future research areas.
Principles of Legal Compliance on the Constitutional Court Decisions Adoption in Legislation
Authors: Rakia A. Sakti R. S. , Muhammad Ali  , Laode Muhammad Taufiq Afoeli  , Wahab Aznul Hidaya  , Seguito Monteiro
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACT
Purpose: This study aims to analyze the compliance of the House of Representatives with the follow-up to the Constitutional Court Decision.
Methodology: The research method used normative-juridical legal research. The method used the constitutional approach and the statutory approach.
Results: The results of this study indicate that the Constitutional Court Decision is equivalent to the constitution itself; thus obedience to the decision of the constitutional court is absolute.
Applications of this study: The purpose of this research is to contribute ideas about how every decision of the Constitutional Court can be adhered to with constitutional principles.
Novelty/Orginality of this study: This research found that the Constitutional Court's decision should be deemed equivalent to the constitution. This research also contributes ideas so that constitutional obedience can be enforced in every act created as a result of a Constitutional Court decision.
Keywords: Constitutional Court Decisions, Legislation, National Law Development, Legal Compliance Principles.
 
ABSTRAK
 Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kepatuhan Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat terhadap tindak lanjut Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi.
Metodologi: Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian hukum normatif-yuridis. Metode ini menggunakan pendekatan konstitusional dan pendekatan perundang-undangan.
Hasil: Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi setara dengan konstitusi itu sendiri, sehingga ketaatan terhadap putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi adalah mutlak.
Aplikasi penelitian ini: Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menyumbangkan gagasan tentang bagaimana setiap putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi dapat dipatuhi dengan prinsip-prinsip konstitusional.
Kebaruan/Orisinalitas penelitian ini: Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi harus dianggap setara dengan konstitusi. Penelitian ini juga menyumbangkan gagasan agar kepatuhan konstitusional dapat ditegakkan dalam setiap tindakan yang dibuat sebagai hasil dari putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi.
 Kata kunci: Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi, Perundang-undangan, Pengembangan Hukum Nasional, Prinsip-prinsip Kepatuhan Hukum
Geoelectric heterogeneities of the Pre-Dobrudga Trough a zone of hydrocarbon manifestations
Authors: Burakhovych T.K. , Kushnir A.M. , Stolpakov A.Yu.
Published: November 2024

For the first time, a geological and geoelectrical interpretation of the three-dimensional model of the Earth’s crust and upper mantle was carried out for the Pre-Dobrudga Trough and adjacent areas. It was based on observations of the Earth’s low-frequency electromagnetic field conducted in 2009―2012 by the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. The material confidently indicates that hydrocarbon occurrences are confined to the detected anomalies of high electrical conductivity. These are characterized by subvertical channels (from the surface to 10 km deep) galvanically connected with sediments or sub-vertical contact zones of different resistivity observed not only in the Earth’s crust (10―40 km) but also at crust-mantle depths (40―60 km) and in the upper mantle (110―160 km).The channels may determine the flow of ultra-deep fluids.
The geoelectric criteria included maximum thickness of the sedimentary stratum, subvertical rise of electrical conductivity anomalies from the crust-mantle depths or column to the entire thickness of the Earth’s crust, subvertical boundaries of heterogeneities (contacts of different resistivity) in the consolidated Earth’s crust and upper mantle,presence of a highly conductive asthenospheric layer. We identified a significant number of local areas that can be considered promising for hydrocarbon occurrence. The majority of them spatially coincided with the already well-known oil and gas fields ― Skhidnosaratske and Zhovtoyarske, with the explored oil and gas prospective areas (Izmailska, Kyslytska, Prymorska, Shyrokivska), and with those that correspond to the areas of special permits for industrial exploration. However, the newly discovered areas that meet most of the geoelectric criteria, but for which no no information on oil and gas content is publicly available, clearly require additional geological and geophysical studies. It has been shown that zones of high electrical conductivity caused by the presence of deep fluids should be considered as deep centers of hydrocarbon generation and ways of their migration to the upper horizons of the Earth’s crust.
The Influence of Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Disclosure on Investment Efficiency
Authors: Nababan Rayon , Dwita Sany
Published: November 2024

Purpose – This study aims to determine the influence of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosure on investment efficiency in the emerging market of Indonesia.Design/methodology/approach – The sample in this study consists of 39 non-financial companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange with ESG scores from Refinitiv Eikon. This study utilizes unbalanced data with 178 firm-year observations and is analyzed using panel regression.Findings – This study's findings diverge from previous research. Our results indicate a significant negative influence of ESG disclosure on investment efficiency. Consequently, increased ESG disclosure can be anticipated as a mechanism of greenwashing. Moreover, ESG disclosure has failed to address agency problems and information asymmetry, leading to a decline in investment efficiency.Originality/value – To the best of the author's knowledge, this research is the first to examine and offer a unique perspective on the relationship between ESG disclosure and investment efficiency by focusing on Indonesia's context as an emerging market. The study not only fills a gap in the existing literature but also provides valuable insights into the specific challenges and opportunities faced by Indonesian companies in implementing ESG practices.Research limitations/implications – Research on ESG disclosure remains limited in Indonesia, primarily because many companies have not yet disclosed their ESG practices, which are also voluntary disclosures. Consequently, the availability of data from companies disclosing ESG information is scarce. This study's findings could motivate companies to adopt more comprehensive and accurate ESG reporting practices aligned with international reporting standards. Furthermore, the findings of this research can contribute to the growing body of ESG (non-financial disclosure) literature, particularly those exploring the potential negative influence of ESG disclosure.
THE ROLE OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN THE FORMATION OF A CLUSTER-BASED ECONOMY: REGIONAL ASPECT
Authors: Kiseleva A.M. , Samodinskiy K.A.
Published: November 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of the role of the public-private partnership in the formation of a cluster-based economy at the regional level. The relevance of this topic is due to the presence of advantages of PPPs for both authorities and private business in the absence of effective mechanisms for the effective implementation of PPPs in the practice of stimulating the infrastructure and resource support of industrial enterprises included in clusters as growth points for regional economies. In the article, the authors formulated the advantages of using PPP in the implementation of cluster projects. An institutional model of cooperation between cluster residents and the state in the framework of the implementation of the PPP project has been developed, it has been shown that its maximum efficiency is achieved with the maximum involvement of cluster residents and a public partner in the PPP project, including in terms of costs. There were identified and analyzed, including using the expert survey method, the forms, as well as the quasi-forms of PPPs, the use of which is advisable in the framework of the formation of a cluster-based economy. It is concluded that the forms of PPPs such as concessions, PPP agreements, TIF, infrastructure mortgages and the creation of a joint venture are most applicable in the formation of a cluster-based economy. There was analyzed the dynamics of the level of development of PPP in the Omsk region. It was noted that one of the important areas of integration of PPP into a cluster-based model of economic growth is the development of cooperation between business and scientific organizations. The conclusion is presented that the use of PPP as a tool for the formation of a cluster-oriented economy allows us to provide maximum access to financial resources for the implementation of the project.
MODELS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF SINGLE-INDUSTRY CITIES IN THE REPUBLIC OF KHAKASSIA: SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROSPECTS AND THE ROLE OF SMALL BUSINESS
Authors: Prishchepa E.V.
Published: November 2024

This article examines the state of socio-economic development of single-industry towns of the Republic of Khakassia, defines the basic model of possible development for each of the six single-industry territories in the region, and identifies socio-economic prospects of their development and the role of small business in the region in the processes of modernization of the economies of single-industry towns. There was shown the role of small business in single-industry municipalities of the subject as an important factor of socio-economic development of the economy of single-industry towns of Khakassia. As models of possible perspective development of single-industry towns of Khakassia are named modernization of economy of single-industry towns by means of activation of private enterprise initiatives of the population, provided creation of comfortable conditions for it; the migratory variant assuming relocation of workers to other settlements; creation of new workplaces for workers outside the enterprises of single-industry towns with use of economic potential of the territory; creation of the innovative centers (clusters) on introduction of modern technologies, scientific researches in production (science towns). The obtained results can be used in the development of comprehensive investment plans for the modernization of single-industry towns of the Republic of Khakassia, as well as other measures of state and regional support for these territories.
THE USE OF THE INTERNET FOR THE FORMATION AND MAINTENANCE OF INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES HR-BRAND IN OMSK REGION
Authors: Shavrovskaia M.N. , Borodina O.N.
Published: November 2024

Currently, the situation on the labor market is characterized by the fact that industrial enterprises have to compete quite hard for labor resources, among which there are fewer and fewer people who make a choice in favor of the real sector of the economy and prefer to work in a factory rather than in a shopping and office center. An important role in decision-making for job seekers, especially young ones, is played by the employer's brand, information about which they receive primarily from the Internet. As a result of the study, the authors obtained a comparative description of the network positioning of Omsk industry leaders. There was analyzed information environment in which employers compete for labor resources and ways of neutralizing negative feedback about industrial enterprises. The article presents the average values illustrating the general trend in working with the HR-brand of Omsk industrialists. There is presented an overview of social networks, which, for the most part, the real sector does not use for the formation of HR-brand. The authors also present the best practices of using the Internet for the formation and maintenance of HR-brand by industrial enterprises of Omsk. The emphasis is specifically placed on industrial enterprises, which in modern conditions are experiencing "personnel hunger" and at the same time objectively unable to compete in terms of working conditions and requirements for candidates with companies from the service sector.
SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL MODERNIZATION OF THE MACHINE-BUILDING INDUSTRY IN THE CONVERSION OF THE MILITARY-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX
Authors: Miller M.A. , Terekhina E.A.
Published: November 2024

The article deals with the problems of conversion of the Russian military-industrial complex and trends that make it difficult to solve its priority tasks. There is analyzed the role of the machine-building industry and its scientific and technological modernization in the conversion system. The research was performed using such scientific methods as comparison, synthesis, analysis and modeling. There was substantiated the thesis that the machine-building industry is the material basis for the effective conversion of Russian defense enterprises. In this regard, the analysis of the positive experience of the conversion of the military-industrial complex in China after the 1980s was carried out, on the basis of which the need for scientific and technological modernization of the machine-building industry in parallel with the conversion of Russian defense enterprises to increase its efficiency and reduce possible risks is affirmed. The assessment of conversion development in Russia at the present stage allowed revealing its "bottlenecks" and possible risks. Modeling of variants of conversion development in Russia at implementation of scientific and technological modernization of machine-building branch and at its absence is presented. The main results of the study are the author's recommendations for further directions of improvement of conversion management with the help of scientific and technological modernization of the machine-building industry.
TAX COMPLIANCE: TAX CONTROL OR TAX MORALITY?
Authors: AYTKHOZHINA G.S.
Published: November 2024

Studies of the factors of tax behavior are still actual in modern conditions for many countries of the world due to the presence of a significant sector of opportunistic behavior. In connection with a very wide range of motivational factors, the identification of the most effective ones in terms of their impact on tax compliance is required. In order to remove the uncertainty in the role of factors of economic and noneconomic control, this article presents the results of a comparative assessment of the dependence of tax compliance on the economic factor (tax control) and noneconomic (tax moral). This study is based on the institutional-tort approach and the results of a number of empirical studies of tax morality and tax compliance. To justify the dependence of tax compliance and the studied factors of an economic and non-economic nature, econometric estimates are made (correlation and linear regression), a comparative analysis is carried out...
INSTITUTIONAL CONSTRAINTS AND BARRIERS TO TECHNOLOGICAL INTEGRATION OF INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES
Authors: RODINA L.A.
Published: November 2024

The article is devoted to the systematization of institutional restrictions and barriers for participants in the technological integration of industrial enterprises. The need to identify and identify key institutional constraints and technological integration barriers is due to the policy of managing the economic risks of industrial enterprises in the context of integration processes. It is also important to note that in order to ensure the effectiveness of the Russian national economy, institutional restrictions and barriers are the basis for making managerial decisions not only at the level of economic entities, but also at the state level. The process of technological integration is considered as a factor in ensuring the competitive advantages of domestic industrial enterprises in the world market. Therefore, there should be a mutual interest of the state and participants in the integration processes in synchronizing efforts to minimize, overcome institutional constraints and barriers, or possibly adapt to them.
Identification general boundary conditions of the diffusion operator
Authors: Galimov R.Yu. , Akhtyamov A.M.
Published: November 2024

The problems of identification of both general and separated boundary conditions of the diffusion operator by its eigenvalues are investigated. For general boundary conditions it is shown that if at least one of the coefficients in the differential equation is asymmetric function, then the problem of identifying boundary conditions by all eigenvalues has two solutions, and if both of the coefficients are symmetric functions, then the problem of identifying the boundary conditions over all there are infinitely many solutions to the eigenvalues. It is also proved that if at least one of the coefficients in the differential equation is an asymmetric function, then two solutions can be obtained by four eigenvalues, if the rank of some matrix is four. For separated boundary conditions it is shown that if at least one of the coefficients in the differential equation is an asymmetric function, then the problem of identifying boundary conditions by all eigenvalues has a unique solution, and if both of the coefficients are symmetric functions, then the problem of identifying boundary conditions has two solutions. It is also shown that under certain conditions a unique solution can be obtained from three eigenvalues, and two solutions by two eigenvalues. Appropriate examples are considered.
Factor analysis for restoring data gaps of hypertension
Authors: Shovin V.A.
Published: November 2024

An algorithm for filling data gaps on the basis of restoring the vector of object indices from the factorial data structure, calculated with penalty method, is developed. Data gaps and the corresponding factor model equations for individual objects were not taken into account in the optimization criterion for residuals of the factor model equations. That allows to reliably estimate the values of data gaps. A numerical experiment confirming the operability of the algorithm is carried out and a program with an interface that allows the user to upload new data is created.
Detecting At-Risk Students: Empirical Results and Their Theoretical Explanation
Authors: Velasquez Edgar Daniel Rodriguez , Kosheleva Olga , Kreinovich Vladik
Published: November 2024

In teaching, it is very important to identify, as early as possible, students who may be at risk of failure. Traditionally, two natural criteria are used for this identification: poor grades in previous classes, and poor grades on the first assignments in the current class. Our empirical results show that these criteria do not always work: sometimes a students deemed at-risk by one of these criteria consistently succeeds, and sometimes a student who is not considered at-risk frequently fails. In this paper, we provide a theoretical explanation of our quantitative empirical results, and we use these results to provide recommendations on how to better detect at-risk students.
Ranking of Permissions on the Basis of Analysis of Roles Hierarchy in Access Control Models
Authors: Bogachenko N.F. , Filippova A.V.
Published: November 2024

The term "severity level of permissions"\ is introduced for the probability estimation of the permissions leakage in the role-based access control policy. The postulates which define the dependence of severity levels of permissions on the structure of the role hierarchy are formulated. The technique (method and algorithm) of automatic calculation of severity levels of permissions is suggested, using analytic hierarchy process. The computing experiment which reveals the dependence of severity level of permission on the algorithm's parameter is made. The algorithm's parameter allows regulating the influence of postulates on results of calculations.
Storerooms of Stock for Burial of the Dead at the Cemetery of the Tara Tatars (On the Materials of the Archaeological Survey of the Territory)
Authors: Tikhomirov K.N.
Published: November 2024

The aspects of the functioning of the cemeteries of the Tara Tatars, still not having a qualitative reflection in the ethnographic literature, are considered. The greatest attention is paid to unknown specific buildings - sheds for storing equipment for burial of the dead, fixed in modern cemeteries of villages of Tara district of Omsk region (Kurmanovo village and Isheevo village). Attention is also devoted to the description of the storerooms of stock for burial of the dead. As a result, it is concluded that they are recent phenomena and are a particular manifestation of the transformation of the funeral rite of the Tatars of Western Siberia.
Archive Documents on the Political Situation in the Baltic Republics (1989-1991)
Authors: Potapov A.K.
Published: November 2024

The article presents documents and materials of the Central Committee of the CPSU from the Russian State Archive of Modern History (RSAMH) connected with the socio-political development of the Baltic republics during the perestroika years.
Field Studies in Historical Sciences: Discussions and Results
Authors: Tomilov N.A.
Published: November 2024

The results of the XII International Scientific and Practical Conference “Field research in the Irtysh region, Upper Ob region and Altai in 2016 (archaeology, ethnography, oral history)”, held on March 24-25, 2017 in Omsk on the basis of Omsk State University, are highlighted them. F. M. Dostoevsky and the Omsk branch of the Institute of Archeology and Ethnography of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Ethnosocial identification of the gentry of the Western region in Siberia in the second half of the 19th - early 20th centuries.
Authors: Krikh A.A.
Published: November 2024

Representatives of the nobility fell into Siberia primarily due to political exile either as a result of the appointment to the service or (from the beginning of the 20th century) as a voluntary immigrants because of the official course to colonization of the Siberian outskirts. The nobility became in Siberia a numerically significant social group due to the exile of the participants of the January Uprising of 1863. The ethnosocial identification of the deported nobility from the Western Territory in Siberia is traceable from the materials of the administrative correspondence of the governor of Tobolsk province A. I. Despot-Zenovich and the governor of Yenisey province P. N. Zamyatnin, as well as on the basis of assessments of the highest Russian bureaucracy that arose during the elaboration and application of the rules of June 22, 1900, on the resettlement of landed nobility to Siberia.
Psychological Features of Inclusive Education
Authors: Maltseva T.E. , Boyko A.L.
Published: November 2024

The authors draw attention to the recovery period of education in Donbass, emphasizing the need for psychological protection and rehabilitation of students, the creation of special psychological conditions, social and psychological environment in inclusive education.
Psychodiagnostic Questionnaire “Warrior Complex” in the System for Identifying the Psychological Complex of an Extremist
Authors: Milcharek T.P. , Milcharek N.A.
Published: November 2024

The article is devoted to the consideration of the structure of the psycho-diagnostic questionnaire "Warrior Complex". This questionnaire is a tool for the diagnosis and early prevention of psychological risks of extremist activity. Using this questionnaire, it becomes possible to identify elements of the psychological complex of extremism in people aged 14 to 35 years, which are the maximum age boundaries of such a social group as youth. In modern conditions, this is especially important.
Urban Vandalism as a Marker of Territory Insecurity
Authors: Vorobyeva I.V. , Kruzhkova O.V.
Published: November 2024

The article deals with the issue of understanding vandalism in the context of the safety and insecurity of urban space. Authors analyze the youth perception of this activity and evaluate urban objects that contain the results of such destructive behavior from a quantitative and qualitative point of view. The article concludes about the likely conditions that allow vandalism in the urban environment to be considered as a marker of territory insecurity.
The Crowding-In Effects of Local Government Debt in China
Authors:   University of International Business and Economics, China, Li Xiaoming , Liu Zheng ,   Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Peng Yuchao ,   Central University of Finance and Economics, China, Xu Zhiwei ,   Fudan University, China
Published: November 2024

We study how changes in the composition of Chinese local government debt influenced bank risk taking, credit allocation, and local productivity. Using confidential loan-level data and a difference-in-difference identification approach, we show that a debt-to-bond swap program for local governments implemented in 2015 significantly increased bank risk taking through a risk-weighting channel under Basel III capital regulations. The debt swap program converted bank holdings of municipal corporate debt to local government bonds, reducing banks’ risk-weighted assets. Banks responded by lowering credit spreads on loans to privately owned firms (POEs) relative to state-owned enterprises (SOEs), with significantly larger reductions in POE credit spreads in provinces with more outstanding government debt. Furthermore, the credit reallocation toward more productive private firms—a crowding in effect of the debt swap—significantly raised local productivity.
Creation and research of numerical models of cyclones with inclined and horizontal inlets
Authors: Gorbunov S. V. , Ziganshin M. G.
Published: November 2024

The article considers the challenges of using cyclone devices for cleaning gas emissions from solid fuel combustion in power engineering and industry. With the increasing energy consumption and generation, including the use of coal, the requirements for the efficiency of cleaning emissions from small solid particles of classes PM10 and PM2.5 are also rising. One of the key tasks is to maintain high cleaning efficiency while minimizing energy costs, which is also important for reducing the environmental impact of generation and industrial production. The article considers the design features of currently used cyclones, as well as existing approaches to their classification. The main focus is on modern areas of research related to numerical modeling based on CFD (Computational fluid dynamics) aimed at optimizing the design of separators. It is shown that most studies are carried out for cyclone operating conditions in production cycles, rather than in emission cleaning systems that operate at low suspended matter loads. Using the example of creating numerical models of cyclones with inclined and horizontal inlet pipes (CN-11, SK-CN-34), the article discusses certain features of geometry creation in the SpaceClaim Direct Modeler (SCDM) environment, which ensure the correctness of grid generation and calculations in the future. The results of numerical modeling carried out using the ANSYS Fluent software are presented. The turbulence model (RANS, Reynolds Averaged Navier – Stokes), methods for closing the Navier – Stokes equations (k-ε model with near-wall functions), and methods for calculating the dispersed part of the flow (Euler – Lagrange, DPM) are selected based on the conditions relevant to the systems for cleaning emissions from coal generation. The results indicate that, with the same pressure drop, the efficiency of settling suspended matter with a concentration of 100 mg/m3 or less in an apparatus with an inlet angle of 11° to the horizontal can be higher than that of a cyclone with a horizontal inlet.