bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Species composition and structural organization of the littoral zooplankton communities in the Oleksandrivka Reservoir (Ukraine)
Authors: Trokhymets V. , Yuryshynets V. , Burian Z. , Lukashov D.
Published: November 2024

Today, the issue of researching reservoirs, which are an important source of human water supply and are significantly affected by anthropogenic factors, is gaining more and more relevance. Research on the Oleksandrivka Reservoir is highly important since the safety of operation of the South-Ukrainian NPP depends on the functioning of this reservoir. The research material was samples of littoral zooplankton, which is a bioindicator of changes in the aquatic environment. During the research, both classical methods and the original method of standardizing the number and localization of zooplankton sampling stations within different types of reservoir were used. As a result of original research, the species composition and structural organization of littoral zooplankton communities in different parts of the Oleksandrivka Reservoir were analyzed for the first time. A total of 126 species of zooplankton were registered, of which 96 were observed in this reservoir for the first time. The rotifer Euchlanis dapidula was discovered for the first time in the fauna of Ukraine. The peculiarities of the formation of the faunal spectrum, trophic groups, complex of dominant species, distribution of biotopes, distribution in different parts of the reservoir, density, biomass, as well as seasonal and daily dynamics of littoral zooplankton groups were also clarified. It was established that the biomass of phytoplankton has a statistically significant effect on the density and biomass of zooplankton.
Influence of silver nanoparticles synthesized from Chaenomeles leaf extracts on pathogenic microorganisms Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, and Fusarium culmorum
Authors: Didur O. O. , Khromykh N. O. , Drehval O. A. , Sklyar T. V. , Dzhagan V. M. , Mazur N. V. , Skoryk M. А. , Kurahina V.
Published: November 2024

Herein, we report for the first time the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using leaf extracts of Chaenomeles Lindl. (Rosaceae) plants and its spectral characteristics, as well as antifungal and antibacterial activity. Phytosynthesis of silver nanoparticles on the base of aqueous plant extracts and silver nitrate solution was carried out by an ecofriendly and cost-effective approach. UV-Vis spectroscopy was applied to validate the plant-mediated biosynthesis of AgNPs colloidal solutions by the Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) bands in the region of 450–500 nm, characteristic of polycrystalline silver nanoparticles. Scanning microscopy (SEM) revealed a wide variation in range 5–58 nm and a close to spherical shape of plant-derived AgNPs. Raman scattering spectroscopy revealed the suitability of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles as the substrates for surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectroscopy with the highest efficiency of AgNPs, biosynthesized from leaf extract of Ch. × superba, which enhanced the Rhodamine 6G dye applied at a concentration of 10–7 M. Assay of antifungal activity performed by well diffusion method revealed the dose-dependent effect of all AgNPs against the phytopathogenic fungus Fusarium culmorum. The most effective AgNPs (Ch. speciosa-AgNPs, Ch. cathayensis-AgNPs, and Ch. japonica-AgNPs) achieved a 1.42–1.63 times greater zone of inhibition of the F. culmorum colonies’ growth compared to the corresponding doses of the known chemical fungicide "Quadris". Micro preparations of the zones of incomplete growth inhibition presented changes in the mycelium morphology of F. culmorum due to the action of nanoparticles, such as deformation (curvature, expansion), and a decrease in the hyphae length and density compared to the control sample. Disc-diffusion assay showed notable species-specific antibacterial activity of AgNPs both against Gram-negative (Klebsiella pneumoniae) and Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) strains. Summarizing, the results indicate the undeniable suitability of aqueous leaf extracts of the genus Chaenomeles species for the successful biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles with many useful properties, whose diverse applications require further research.
Assessing landslide susceptibility in Chefchaouen, Morocco: An application of the landslide numerical risk factor method for sustainable urban development and disaster risk management
Authors: Dahmani L. , Laaribya S. , Naim H. , Tunguz V. , Dindaroglu T.
Published: November 2024

This research investigates landslide susceptibility in Chefchaouen, Morocco, using the Landslide Numerical Risk Factor (LNRF) method to inform sustainable urban development and disaster risk management. The study incorporates local factors such as geological characteristics, climatic conditions, land use patterns, and gravitational influences within the LNRF framework. The results demonstrate that slope, altitude, geological complexity, and precipitation are key determinants of landslide susceptibility, with complex geology and high rainfall significantly increasing risk. The research highlights the critical need for forest conservation, reforestation, and responsible land management to mitigate the heightened landslide vulnerability caused by human activities such as deforestation, overexploitation, and urban expansion. The study provides valuable insights for enhancing regional planning and natural resource management to reduce landslide risks effectively.
Influence of medicinal plants on Blaberus craniifer cockroaches and their parasites, gregarines and nematodes
Authors: Parhomenko O. V. , Ostapchuk V. V. , Komlyk V. O. , Brygadyrenko V. V.
Published: November 2024

Cockroaches, especially those living in forest litter and feeding on foliage, have been consuming plants for millions of years. Can secondary metabolites of plants affect the parasite-host system and successfully treat the cockroaches’ parasites gregarines and nematodes? In our experiment, 204 Blaberus craniifer (Blattodea, Blaberidae) cockroaches consumed the standard diet supplemented with medicinal plants in a dose of 10% of the general fodder mass, particularly, plants of the families Acoraceae (Acorus calamus), Papaveraceae (Chelidonium majus), Rosaceae (Potentilla erecta), Juglandaceae (Juglans regia), Fagaceae (Quercus robur), Brassicaceae (Capsella bursa-pastoris), Hypericaceae (Hypericum perforatum), Gentianaceae (Centaurium erythraea), Lamiaceae (Origanum vulgare, Salvia officinalis, Thymus pallasianus), and Asteraceae (Achillea millefolium, Arctium lappa, Artemisia absinthium, Matricaria chamomilla, and Tanacetum vulgare). With age (i.e. gaining body mass), the intensity of infestation of cockroaches with female and male nematodes Cranifera cranifera significantly increased. The multifactor dispersion analysis found no significant effect of the number of parasites (two gregarines, Blabericola cubensis and Protomagalhaensia granulosae, and one nematode, Cranifera cranifera) on the rates of changes in body mass of the cockroaches during the experiment. Also, there was observed no effect of the number of parasites on the rates of cockroaches’ food consumption. The rates of body-mass gain during the experiment were closely associated with the initial body mass of the cockroaches: the larger the cockroach was in the beginning of the experiment, the greater the increase in its body mass later in the experiment. None of the three species of B. craniifer parasites that we studied significantly changed their numbers when subject to 10% dry medicinal plants in the hosts’ fodder, compared to the control group of cockroaches that did not consume the medicinal raw material. Intake of none of the 16 species of medicinal plants we tested led to significant changes in the rates of body-mass gain in the cockroaches. Compared to the control group, the experimental groups of cockroaches had no significant changes in the fodder consumption rates. Our experiment demonstrated that the cockroaches, together with their parasites, are substantially adapted to the influences of secondary metabolites of the 16 medicinal plants that we studied, although, in their natural range they had most likely never encountered any of those plants. Therefore, on the one hand, the considered parasite-host system was observed to be very balanced, the host being minimally harmed, and on the other hand, secondary metabolites of the plants had no significant effect either on the parasites (two species of gregarines and one species of nematodes) or on their hosts even in the highest tested concentrations (10% of the fodder mass).
The Declining Role of Islamic Politics and The Jokowi’s Factors in the 2024 Presidential Election: A Study of Contemporary Political Policies and Dynamics in Indonesia
Authors: Mahyudin M Alfan Alfian
Published: November 2024

Research Problem: This abstract discusses the complex challenges faced by Islamic parties in the 2024 presidential election related to Jokowi's role as president. This report focuses on the dynamics of constellation formation between candidates competing in the 2024 presidential election.
Research purposes: The main aim of this abstract is to examine the complexity of the problems faced by Islamic parties in the 2024 presidential election. This report aims to explain why Islamic parties cannot unite, but instead try to defeat each other in the election, due to the existence of forces outside of them who are capable of determine political dynamics in a presidential system.
Research methods: Methodologically, this abstract refers to a case study of the experience of Islamic parties in contesting the 2024 presidential election in Indonesia. This report uses a qualitative analysis approach to investigate the political dynamics of the 2024 presidential election which also involves the influence of President Jokowi.
Results and Discussion: This abstract discusses the challenges faced by political parties in Indonesia, especially Islamic political parties, in the 2024 presidential election which will be held simultaneously with the legislative elections. President Jokowi's influence is important in popularizing political parties that support the presidential candidates he supports, so that it also influences the results of the legislative elections for each Islamic party.
Research Implications and Contributions: This abstract provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges faced by Islamic parties, both those that already exist and those that are just emerging in the 2024 elections. This report invites further research and discussion regarding important external (influence of the President in power) and internal aspects of Islamic parties. (institutional power and their consolidation).
China's Response to the Expansion of U.S. Influence in Asia: The Intersection of Religion and Governance in Afghanistan (2011-2019)
Authors: Paryani Nazari , Rahmany Gulab Mir
Published: November 2024

Research Problem: The article addresses China’s concerns regarding the expansion of U.S. influence in Asia, particularly focusing on Afghanistan's strategic importance in the geopolitical competition between the two powers. The U.S. military presence and Afghanistan’s religiously influenced governance pose a significant challenge for China, which must navigate both political and religious dynamics to secure its interests in the region. This research investigates how these factors shape China’s foreign policy and its interactions with Afghanistan.
Research purposes: The study aims to explore how China’s foreign policy towards Afghanistan has evolved in response to the geopolitical and religious landscape influenced by U.S. actions. Specifically, it examines China’s strategic calculations regarding Afghanistan’s religious governance and how this affects its efforts to engage with Afghan political actors, such as the Taliban, while maintaining its broader geopolitical and economic goals, including the Belt and Road Initiative.
Research methods: The research employs a historical and analytical approach, drawing on data from 2011 to 2019 to examine China's foreign policy shifts in response to U.S. actions in Afghanistan. The study relies on secondary sources, including policy papers, academic works, and governmental reports, to assess China’s evolving role and strategies concerning the religiously influenced political structures in Afghanistan.
Results and Discussion: The findings show that China’s foreign policy towards Afghanistan is significantly influenced by its concerns over U.S. military presence and alliances in the region. China’s engagement with Afghanistan has been shaped by the need to navigate the religious-political dynamics, particularly with the rise of religiously motivated actors such as the Taliban. China’s strategic responses include strengthening diplomatic ties, economic investments, and engaging with both Afghan religious and political leaders to secure its geopolitical interests. The article discusses how China's secular approach to governance contrasts with Afghanistan’s religious influences, affecting its foreign policy strategies.
Research Implications and Contributions: This study contributes to the broader understanding of how religion, politics, and governance intersect in Afghanistan’s international relations, particularly with China. It provides insights into how China adapts its foreign policy to account for religiously motivated governance, while also pursuing its geopolitical goals in the region. The research offers valuable perspectives for policymakers and scholars on the interplay between religion, governance, and foreign policy in a strategically significant context like Afghanistan.
The Role of Civil Society and Religious Organizations in Shaping Environmental Policy in Bangladesh
Authors: Saha Labonno
Published: November 2024

Research Problem: The intersection of religion, civil society, and public policy is an increasingly relevant area of study, particularly in the context of environmental degradation. In Bangladesh, the impacts of climate change, industrialization, and globalization have created significant environmental challenges. These challenges necessitate a critical examination of the role of civil society, including religious organizations, in addressing environmental issues. The key question is: How effectively is civil society, in conjunction with religious institutions, contributing to the environmental movement and influencing policy reform in Bangladesh?
Research purposes: This paper aims to explore the role of civil society, including the influence of religious organizations, in the environmental movement in Bangladesh. It seeks to understand how civil society organizations engage in advocacy, lobbying, stakeholder pressure, environmental impact assessments, and grassroots mobilization. The goal is to evaluate how these efforts shape public policy on environmental governance in a religious and sociopolitical context.
Research methods: : This study uses a qualitative, review-based approach, relying on secondary data from existing literature, media reports, and policy documents. It critically examines the involvement of civil society organizations in the environmental movement, with a focus on how religious values and institutions intersect with public policy efforts in Bangladesh’s environmental governance.
Results and Discussion: The findings suggest that civil society organizations, including those with religious affiliations, play an important role in influencing environmental policy in Bangladesh. Through advocacy, lobbying, and public mobilization, these organizations have brought attention to critical environmental issues, facilitating public participation in environmental governance. However, challenges remain, including political biases and limited resources, which affect their ability to fully shape policy. Religious organizations have also been shown to contribute moral and ethical dimensions to environmental activism, aligning their values with sustainable development goals.
Research Implications and Contributions: The research underscores the importance of integrating religious organizations into the broader framework of civil society engagement in environmental governance. It highlights how religious values can complement public policy efforts, contributing to a more holistic approach to sustainable development. The paper provides recommendations for policymakers to strengthen collaboration between civil society, religious institutions, and government bodies to make environmental policy more effective and inclusive, aligning with the journal’s scope of exploring the intersection of religion and public policy.
Optimizing Systematic Land Registration (PTSL) to Enhance Legal Certainty of Land Ownership Rights: Collaboration with Religious Value in Indonesia
Authors: Zaenuddin Fatahussalam , Zahra Hemalia , Rahmayanti Inka Febby
Published: November 2024

Research Problem: Land disputes between the public and various stakeholders frequently arise in Indonesia, often due to limited public trust in the Complete Systematic Land Registration Program (PTSL). This distrust results in low participation in PTSL, affecting land security and legal ownership.
Research purposes: This study aims to analyze how religious institutions and values can help optimize PTSL to provide stronger legal guarantees for land ownership while supporting the legal protection of land rights within the community.
Research methods: A qualitative approach with descriptive-analytical methods was applied to explore the relationship between PTSL implementation, public trust, and religious influence on land registration.
Results and Discussion: The findings indicate that the implementation of PTSL has been effective in promoting land certification, which strengthens legal protection in compliance with existing laws. Moreover, the involvement of religious institutions has been shown to foster public trust by aligning PTSL with community values rooted in faith, making the program more widely accepted.
Research Implications and Contributions: The research highlights the importance of religious institutions in enhancing public trust in government programs like PTSL. By integrating community beliefs into the implementation of PTSL, the program not only functions as a mechanism for legal protection but also aligns with ethical and religious principles. This study provides a conceptual foundation for the government to incorporate religious and community values into policy implementation, ultimately enhancing legal certainty and protection of land rights.
Discovery and characterization of cyclotides, plant-based peptides from Viola dalatensis Gadnep
Authors: Son Pham Hoa , Tam Tran Thi Thanh , Yen Pham Nguyen Dong , Binh Le Xuan , Thinh Nguyen Hung , Cuong Truong Quang , Dung Le Tien , Tien Dang Thuy
Published: November 2024

Cyclotides demonstrate remarkable stability due to their unique characteristic - the cyclic cystine knot motif. Cyclotides exhibit a wide range of biological activities. This study aims to explore the presence of cyclotides in Viola dalatensis Gadnep, a plant indigenous to Vietnam, through the utilization of LC-MS and LC-MS/MS techniques. We conducted a comprehensive analysis of three extraction methods: 50% acetonitrile with 1% formic acid, 70% ethanol, and 50% methanol. The initial method is extremely efficient for cyclotide extraction when utilizing LC-MS analysis. An ammonium sulfate salt concentration of 30% is used to enhance the cyclotide content and optimize the RP-HPLC purification procedure. The precipitates demonstrate a notable advantage in terms of antibacterial properties compared to the extracts, particularly when the antibacterial concentration is decreased by a factor of four in comparison to the extracts. The combination of cyclotides demonstrated potent antimicrobial activity against Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The impact was most noticeable when the concentration of the cyclotide mixture was ten times lower than the precipitates. The inhibition zones for these bacteria measured 17.17 ± 2.24 mm and 20.23 ± 0.84 mm, respectively. The identification of the primary structure of nine cyclotides through LC-MS/MS analysis was successfully achieved.
Isolation and characterization of Salmonella enterica  associated with diarrhea in chickens and ducks in Hai Duong province
Authors: Quyen Dong Van , Lanh Pham Thi , Oanh Nguyen Kim , Khang Tran Nam
Published: November 2024

Salmonella infections, or salmonellosis, represent a significant threat to poultry health and the global poultry industry, leading to considerable economic losses and serving as a major source of foodborne illnesses in humans and animals. Identifying the specific strains present in local poultry farms is crucial for implementing targeted interventions, including the development of effective biosecurity measures, vaccination strategies, and treatment protocols to mitigate outbreaks. This study focuses on isolating and characterizing Salmonella strains associated with diarrhea in chickens and ducks in Hai Duong province, Vietnam. The Salmonella strains were initially isolated using a culture-based method, followed by identification and characterization through Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization/Time of Flight (MALDI-TOF), PCR amplification of the invA gene, and 16S rRNA gene sequencing. As a result, 18 Salmonella isolates were obtained, all of which contained the invA gene, indicating its potential significance in Salmonella pathogenesis. Analysis of the 16S rRNA gene sequences confirmed that all isolates belonged to the species Salmonella enterica, a well-known causative agent of intestinal diseases in humans and animals. Furthermore, phylogenetic analysis revealed that all 18 isolates grouped with Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica strains from China and Korea, suggesting a close relationship with strains circulating in the broader Southeast Asian region. This regional similarity may be attributed to the movement of poultry and poultry products, facilitating the cross-border spread of Salmonella. Our findings underscore the importance of implementing robust biosafety measures throughout the poultry production chain to control the spread of Salmonella, thereby enhancing both animal and food safety.
Securities as an Object of Trust Management as Part of the Inherited Property. Part 2
Authors: Dolinskaya Vladimira
Published: November 2024

Introduction: the specifics of the relationship for trust management of securities as part of the inheritance estate are mainly determined by the characteristics of the object. Due to the problems of the legal definition of securities and their open list and the gaps and contradictions in the legislation, the study aims to systematize the regulatory material and make recommendations to notaries and trust managers. As a result, the influence of the specific characteristics of securities on the relationship of trust management of them as part of the hereditary property is revealed; the directions for solving the problems of managing profitable securities, the trustee’s participation in general meetings of corporate participants, the multiplicity (in some cases) of trust management agreements, etc. are proposed. General conclusion: the law enforcement practice (within the framework of notarial activities and the activities of the trustee) should not fill the existing gaps; the comprehensive improvement of the legislation on inheritance law and on the securities market is necessary. It is recommended to adopt as a general rule the rule on the special legal status of a trustee, with an emphasis on their special knowledge. One of the solutions to the problem would be the creation of self-regulatory organizations or associations of trust managers of securities with limited tariffs for inherited property.
Actual Problems of Protecting the Rights of Heirs in Case of Abuse of the Right by Creditors
Authors: Ablyatipova Natalia , Volkova Irina
Published: November 2024

Introduction: the protection of the rights of heirs when they are sued by creditors of the testators long after the death of the borrower remains an urgent issue for modern science and practice. By virtue of the current civil legislation, the inheritance estate includes not only the property of the testator but also his debts. Some creditors, abusing their rights, intentionally do not go to court for a long time to increase the amount of debt. In order to avoid this, the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation has clarified that the claims of creditors who filed a claim for collecting interest on a loan agreement after a long time without valid reasons are not subject to satisfaction for the period from the date of the opening of the inheritance if the heirs did not know about the existence of the testator’s obligation. Despite this, there is no uniformity in judicial practice in this matter, which violates the rights of heirs who did not know about the debt. In this regard, the purpose of the study is to determine the circumstances that affect the recognition of the creditor’s actions as an abuse of the law and the satisfaction of claims or refusal to satisfy them. Results: the analysis of the materials of judicial practice is carried out, upon which the problems of violation of the rights of heirs in cases of abuse of the right by creditors of the testator are specified. Conclusions: based on the studied material, it is concluded that it is necessary to improve the mechanism for protecting the rights of heirs. According to the results of the study, the authors have proposed possible methods for solving the problems identified during the study.
Gross Negligence as an Element of Involuntary Manslaughter
Authors: Slavković Vukan
Published: November 2024

Introduction: legislation holding parents criminally responsible for the delinquent acts of their children faces with the difficulty of meeting the requisite legal thresholds, such as proving willful intent or gross negligence on the part of the parent. Typically, a person who contributes to the neglect or delinquency of a minor is guilty only of a misdemeanor. Purpose: address important questions about the negligence of the parents and their potential criminal liability for manslaughter. Results: James and Jennifer Crumbley’s conviction doesn’t fit into any of the categories of traditional parental responsibility laws and is instead a first-of-its-kind extension of the manslaughter statute. The liability for the lethal acts of others involves proof of the existence of felonious intent plus a causal relationship between the felony and the death. Under the current common law, the core of complicity lies in intentionally encouraging or assisting the principal offender. Conclusions: the Crumbley verdict may forge a precedent for being gradually applied as a tool for prosecutors to pressure suspects into plea bargains. They “lessen the mens rea needed to establish guilt,” and thus parents are held responsible despite not intending to allow the child to commit the crime.
The Concept of Civil Liability of Internal Affairs Bodies in Case of Harm in the Russian Federation and the Kyrgyz Republic
Authors: Rysbekova Bayan
Published: November 2024

Introduction: the scientific paper aims to formulate the concept and specifics of civil liability of internal affairs bodies arising from harm caused as a result of the performance of official duties, in accordance with the norms of the current legislation of the Russian Federation and the Kyrgyz Republic. The relevance of this topic is mediated both by the significance of the problem raised and by the need for a comparative analysis of the legislation of the two countries to identify positive and negative trends in the legal regulation of harm compensation by law enforcement agencies. Methods: in the preparation of the study, a comparative law method was used, which made it possible to identify the differences in the legal regulation of relations between the Russian Federation and the Kyrgyz Republic; a systematic approach; and the methods of axiomatic, functional research. Results: the study analyzes the legislation of the Russian Federation and the Kyrgyz Republic. The possibilities of using the positive experience of the two states when making changes to the current civil legislation are considered. The problem of limiting the responsibility of internal affairs bodies is analyzed. Various approaches by the authors to solving this problem are investigated. Conclusions: the concept of civil liability is formulated, which is based on the differentiation of the concepts of sanctions and liability, as well as taking into account the need for the harmer to undergo additional negative consequences and responsibilities. The necessity of making changes to the current civil legislation is justified.
Protection of Family Values in Russian Law: Questions of Theory and Practice
Authors: Ryzhenkov Anatoly
Published: November 2024

Introduction: at the moment, Russia is further developing the concept of traditional values, which include family values. Nevertheless, a number of regulatory and protective norms are already aimed at solving this problem, which requires doctrinal research and reflection. There are also a number of controversial issues related to the formation of a mechanism of guarantees for the protection of family values, including economic, political, as well as spiritual and moral guarantees. The purpose of the study is to reveal the features and possible directions of legal regulation for the development of the family values system in Russia. Methods: the analysis method made it possible to identify the main features of the category “family values” and its relationship with “traditional values”; the synthesis method was used to generalize the typological features of the family legal categories used in the paper; and the analogy method made it possible to identify practical features of ensuring the protection of family values in Russia. The comparative law method allowed studying the foreign experience of protecting family values, which can be used for the development of Russian family legislation. Using the formal legal method, a number of features and specifics of the statutory regulation of the protection of family values were identified. Results: despite the lack of normative consolidation, a number of political and legal acts defining the main directions of state family policy, as well as the norms of federal laws containing rules of conduct based on family values and measures of their legal support, are devoted to the protection of family values. It seems advisable to amend Article 1 of the Family Code of the Russian Federation with a new principle dedicated to the protection of family values, which will make it possible to more clearly fix this vector of state policy. The implementation of this principle will take place both through legal means and through the use of economic, political, spiritual, moral, and other ways to influence the behavior of participants in public relations. Conclusions: at the moment, the Family Code of the Russian Federation and other laws contain regulatory and protective norms dedicated to the implementation and protection of the family rights of citizens of the Russian Federation. Family values are realized in them by creating conditions for marriage, regulating property relations in the family, determining the grounds and procedure for collecting alimony for children and other family members, and protecting legally free children. The protective norms are devoted to the prohibition of family violence and propaganda of homosexuality, the adoption of measures to curb the evasion of child support payments, etc.
On the Necessity of System Criminalistic Support for Prosecution
Authors: Safronsky Georgy
Published: November 2024

Introduction: the paper examines some criminalistic aspects of prosecution, identifies certain trends, substantiates the fundamental part of the prosecutor’s office activities in criminal proceedings, and formulates proposals for improving law enforcement in general. Purpose: the substantiation of the statement on the necessity of using forensic recommendations in criminal proceedings in general, as well as the advisability of system criminalistic support for prosecution in particular. Methods: the methodological framework for the study consists of methods of scientific cognition, among which the main ones are the methods of analysis, consistency, synthesis, and comparative law. Results: the conclusion is formulated that the prosecutor’s office should delegate the coordination of the implementation of forensic recommendations at all stages of the criminal process and also assign the duty of enormous control over their implementation on an ongoing basis. Conclusions: based on the provisions outlined in the work, the author concludes about the absolute validity of the introduction and use of criminalistic categories in prosecution, regardless of the stages of the criminal process. It is concluded that the application of forensic recommendations will help eliminate certain difficulties in handling the prosecution, which will lead to a reduction in the number of violations.
The Development of Family Entrepreneurship in Russia: The Development Prospects and Main Directions of State Policy
Authors: Baltutite Iolanta
Published: November 2024

Introduction: the paper deals with the analysis of the peculiarities of the legal regulation of family entrepreneurship in the Russian Federation, the identification of current trends in this area, and the discussion of prospects for its development. Both the positive aspects of the existing legislation and possible directions for its modification to stimulate the development of family entrepreneurship are considered. Purpose: to analyze the development of family entrepreneurship in Russia and identify the prospects for its development. Methods: the methodological framework for the research is based on the methods of scientific cognition, among which the main ones are the methods of consistency, analysis, and comparative law. Results: the study has shown that family business is an important part of the economy, contributing to job creation, increased tax revenues, and regional development. Conclusions: based on the results of the study, it becomes obvious that there is a need to improve the regulatory framework aimed at supporting and developing family entrepreneurship, including simplifying registration and licensing procedures, reducing the tax burden, developing specialized support programs, and stimulating innovation. An important area is also the strengthening of legal guarantees for the protection of the rights of family entrepreneurs, including the protection of intellectual property and ensuring access to due process of law.
The Importance of the Institution of Private Prosecution for the Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence
Authors: Solovyova Natalia
Published: November 2024

Introduction: the presented paper analyzes the scientific and practical literature on the preservation of private prosecution as an institution in criminal proceedings from the perspective of protecting the rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests of citizens involved in the sphere of domestic conflicts, as well as contributing to the prevention thereof. In this regard, the purpose of the study of this legal category is a comparative legal analysis of the theoretical and applied positions on the need to preserve private prosecution in criminal proceedings and the development of the most optimal ways to improve this institution in order to balance the interests of justice and take into account the interests of citizens in resolving criminal law conflicts arising on domestic grounds, as well as protecting victims of domestic violence. Methods: the methodological framework for the research is based on general scientific methods (dialectical, systemic, structural and functional, logical, etc.) and specific scientific methods (formal legal, comparative law, etc.). Results: the problem of the insufficient effectiveness of private prosecution in protecting the rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests of citizens should be solved not by abandoning this institution but by simplifying legal proceedings and broadening the powers of a justice of the peace, including granting him the right to give instructions on the conduct of certain investigative actions by the body of inquiry. Subject to the foregoing, the institution of private prosecution as a way of protecting individual rights not only has the right to exist but also organically fits into the domestic criminal procedure system. Conclusions: in the fight against domestic violence, the efforts of the state should be focused on eliminating its causes, and abandoning the institution of private prosecution or leaving it unchanged does not correlate with these tasks. It is inappropriate to make the effectiveness of combating domestic violence dependent on the elimination or preservation of the institution of private prosecution. It should be recognized that a set of legislative, organizational, and methodological measures is required aimed at countering and eradicating such a social phenomenon.
Anti- Judaic polemics in the Polish sixteenth- century printed books
Authors: Basov I. M.
Published: November 2024

The author analyzes the features and main directions of the discussion, within the framework of which the Jewish question arose in Polish printed texts throughout the 16th century. Both spiritual and secular authors of this period used religious logic, argumentation and motivation in the narratives of the studied works, which testifies not to the “anti-Jewish” or “anti-Semitic” (ethnogenetic) nature of the polemics, but to its anti-Judaic property. The image of the Jew is important for Polish literature of the Early Modern Period, and the Jewish question occupied a significant place, in particular, in the printed embodiment of this literature (the works of S. F. Klonowicz, M. Rej, P. Skarga, M. Bielski, etc.). However, printed texts that directly appealed to the Jewish readership with proselytizing purposes are quite few in number: the majority of anti-Judaic works published in the 16th century in the territory of the Polish Kingdom were not polemicized with Jews, but with opponents of another Christian confession (pamphlets of Catholics against Protestants, Lutherans and Calvinists against anti-Trinitarians, and so on; the exception is the discussion of M. Czechowicz with Jakub of Bełżyce). Such texts include the works of B. Herbest, J. Górski, W. Neothebel, Grzegorz Pawel of Brzeziny and others. Thus, the main expression of the Jewish question in the Polish press of the 16th century was the intra-Christian polemic, within which the appeal to Judaism either directly arose from the issue under discussion (such as the question of the relationship between the Old and New Testaments), or was used as a rhetorical device in criticizing the opponent.
"New geographical map of the Northern lands of the Great Kingdom of Moscow" N. Visskher 1720 as a source of the history of northern monasteries
Authors: Guvakova E. V.
Published: November 2024

The article examines a map printed in Amsterdam in 1720 by Piscator Jr. It is of considerable interest from the point of view of historical geography for studying the densely populated Russian North with a huge number of towns and villages, temples and monasteries, many of which are now lost. The main topic of the work is the study of rich factual material and the clarification of a number of toponyms, which Dutch masters often wrote down, significantly distorting the Russian names.
The dissertation of Archpriest M. I. Orlov “The Liturgy of St. Basil the Great” and the results of its discussion in the context of the development of Russian historical and liturgical science in the early 20th century
Authors: Dashevskaya Z. M. , Simonov (archimandrite Philip) V. V.
Published: November 2024

The subject of the article is a little- studied issue — an academic discussion on the thesis of Archpriest Mikhail Ivanovich Orlov, Professor of the St. Petersburg Theological Academy (SPbDA), for the degree of Doctor of Theology. His study was dedicated to the Greek and Slavic texts of the Liturgy of St. Basil the Great. Professor Mikhail Orlov made an attempt to publish the text of this liturgy, taking into account all the varieties in manuscripts and printed texts of this liturgy. This work was discussed in St. Petersburg Theological Academy during the public defense procedure by reviewers — Professors Nikolay V. Pokrovsky and Ivan A. Karabinov. They made their critical comments on the substance of the submitted work. The publication of the dissertation was also responded to by the lecturer of the Kievan Theological Academy Vassiliy D. Prilutsky. A few years later the dissertation was nominated for the Akhmatov’s prize, which became the reason for hot discussion in the academical journals between Professor Alexey A. Dmitrievsky and the author of the work. The discussion on the results of the publication, which affected members of the teaching corporation not only of St. Petersburg Theological Academy, but also of the other Theological Academies, allows us to examine the status of historical and liturgical researches in Russia at the beginning of the twentieth century. Moreover, this discussion helps to reconstruct trends in the development of this branch of historical science. The paper describes the standards of liturgical researches in Theological Academies in the early twentieth century.
Numerical modelling of lead-free perovskite photodetector with GO as ETM and Cz-N as HTM
Authors: Mishra Kamal , Chauhan Rajeev Kumar , Mishra Rajan , Srivastava Vaibhava
Published: November 2024

Photodetectors are optoelectronic devices that can convert optical signals into electrical signals by way of the photoelectric effect. A model of CsSn0.5Ge0.5I3-based nip perovskite photodetector (PePd) with graphene oxide as electron transport material and carbazole unit with naphthalene is used as hole transport material is established. The device configuration was analysed using Solar Cell Capacitance Simulator-1 dimensional. The effects of absorber thickness, defect density of CsSn0.5Ge0.5I3, metal work function and operating temperature on device architecture have been investigated. For the incident light between 800 and 820 nm, a maximum responsivity and detectivity of 0.65 A/W and 3.6 × 1013 Jones are obtained, respectively. The proposed photodetector demonstrates broad-spectrum detection, covering both the visible and near-infrared (NIR) regions. These findings highlight CsGe0.5Sn0.5I3 and Cz-N as promising alternatives to conventional photodetector materials like InGaAs, Si-Ge, GaN and ZnO. These simulation results will assist in future research on high-performance lead-free PePd.
Hedonic vs. Eudaimonic Ways of Living on the Path to Well-Being and Psychological Distress: Turkish Validation of HEMA-R
Authors: Subaşı Mustafa , Huta Veronika , Osin Evgeny N.
Published: November 2024

The Hedonic and Eudaimonic Motives for Activities-Revised (HEMA-R) measures eudaimonic, hedonic, hedonic pleasure, and hedonic comfort motivations. We tested the psychometric properties of the HEMA-R among Turkish-speaking university students (N = 255) and adults (N = 460). Confirmatory factor analyses among university students demonstrated both two-factor and three-factor solutions of the HEMA-R, while confirmatory factor analyses among adults identified a three-factor solution. Internal consistencies of the HEMA-R were largely over α and ω > .80. In both samples, eudaimonic motivation always had at least slightly more positive associations with well-being indicators compared to hedonic motivation, hedonic pleasure motivation, and hedonic comfort motivation, while having negative weak relationships in half of the analyses with ill-being indicators. Hedonic motivation had mostly weak positive associations with the majority of well-being outcomes, while surprisingly having weak positive associations with several indices of ill-being. Hedonic pleasure motivation had weak positive associations with the majority of well-being indicators, and hedonic comfort motivation did not have any association with some of the well-being indicators. They predominantly had no associations with ill-being indicators. Eudaimonic and hedonic indicators of motivation both related to need satisfaction and meaning in life indicators. Implications are discussed for future research.
Development of a Mexican corn landrace, Northern Conical, under temperature and rainfall conditions predicted by the middle of this century: an experimental field approach
Authors: Esparza-Esparza Miguel A. , Badano Ernesto I. , Flores-Flores Jose L. , Alvarado Fredy , Barragán-Torres Felipe , Flores Joel , Sandoval-Martínez Jesús , Siller-Clavel Pablo
Published: November 2024

Background: Corn is the most important crop in Mexico, but it can be affected by climate change. Small farmers from arid and semiarid ecosystems mainly use rainfed native landraces with short productive cycles (less than 90 days), which are adapted to elevated temperatures and intense drought. Among these landraces we can find the Norther Conical corn.
Hypothesis: As Northern Conical seems to be adapted to arid agroecosystems, we hypothesize that this corn landrace can tolerate the mid-century climate change conditions.
Studied species: Zea mays subsp. mays (Poaceae), Northern Conical landrace.
Study site and dates: An abandoned agricultural field in San Luis Potosí, central Mexico, between August and October 2022.
Methods: In a field experiment, corn seeds were sowed under the conditions of higher temperature and lower rainfall predicted by the middle of this century (period 2041-2060), as well as under the current climate. Emergence and survival of plants were regularly monitored, and their functional responses were measured by the end of the experiment.
Results: Northern Conical plants performed better (in terms of emergence, survival, growth rates, and photosynthetic performance) under higher temperature and lower rainfall, as compared with those developed under the current climate.
Conclusions: Our results suggest that the Northern Conical corn landrace may tolerate the increases in aridity expected in the short term. However, simulations under contrasting environmental and ontogenetical conditions are needed.