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What does Criminal Queens have to do with this? Literature and journalism in Anthony Trollope’s satirical novel The Way We Live Now
Authors:   Perm State University, Proskurnin Boris M.
Published: December 2023

In the essay, in the problem-thematic aspect, the originality of one of the important plot layers of the largest, multi-subject, opening a new stage in the work of Anthony Trollope novel is analyzed – the plot-line associated with the image of the literary and mass-media worlds of the 1870s in Britain. The research emphasis is made on the image of Lady Carburry, to a certain extent the collective image of a female writer in Trollope perception. An attempt is undertaken to fit this storyline into the dominant condensed satirical and sardonic narrative tone of the novel. The essay’s author shows the writer's considerable concern for the harmful influence of the ideology of consumerism on the intellectual elite of his time. At the same time, it is emphasized that the general psychological and characterological principles of the Trollope's artistic world bring the writer to original solution of the problem of the synthesis of satire and psychological analysis.
Between Sentimentalism and Appocalipsis: Landscape in the Novels by Michel Houellebecq
Authors:   Perm State University, Suslova Inga V.
Published: December 2023

The article analyzes landscape images and motifs of four of the most "visual" novels by the modern French writer Michel Houellebecq. It is clarified that the works under study realize the traditional type of hero for the author (an alienated person) and the plot organization, a "sentimental journey" to the countryside. Rural landscapes are idyllic, made in a classic sentimental-romantic manner, contain traditional attributes of nature, urban are aggressive, monochrome, recreated with the participation of minimalism techniques. In the process of analyzing landscapes in novels, a complex of allusions to modern visual practices and painting of the XIX century is revealed. It is concluded that the inability of Houellebecq’s character to unite with nature expresses the extreme degree of alienation of modern man.
Uranian Hero in the Novel “Kiss of the Spider Woman” by M. Puig
Authors:   Perm State University, Chagina Anastasia P.
Published: December 2023

The article examines the image of the Uranian (homosexual) hero and his role in the novel «Kiss of the Spider Woman» by the Argentinean writer Manuel Puig. It is shown that the main character, being part of a dichotomous pair, embodies the feminine, becomes a symbol of the struggle not only social, but also political. In addition, the image of the Uranian hero is closely connected with the image of the starlet, which occupies an important place in the writer's work. It is concluded that the Uranian hero reflects the author's search for his own «I» and the writer's attempt to comprehend the nature and position of homosexuals in contemporary society.
Interpretation of the Image of Salome by Ronald Firbank
Authors:   Perm State University, Novokreshchennykh Irina A.
Published: December 2023

As a result of the analysis of the image of Princess in a short novel by Ronald Firbenka, it was concluded that the writer imitates the image of Salome, creates a pastiche. Firbank interprets the plot of Salome in the aspect of everyday life, unlike, in particular, Wilde and Beardsley, who transferred the plot to another era, preserving its sublime pathos. The princess assigns herself the role of Salome, dances for herself, and the Saint is replaced by a dandy.
The Genre Ecleticism of Anthony Trollope’s “The Way We Live Now”: Breaking Genre Boundaries?
Authors:   Perm State University, Proskurnin Boris M.
Published: December 2023

The article analyzes the novel "The Way We Live Now", according to many literary critics, one of the masterpieces of the writer. The novel is considered from the point of view of its place in Trollope's system of creative work on the whole, the increase of the satirical and invective principle in the writer's novel practice in particular, but mainly – in the aspect of the multiplot structure of this panoramic and satirical novel and, accordingly, the coexistence in the artistic whole of the work of several genre modes: social, everyday life depiction (comedy of manners), psychological, love, satirical. The article proves the correspondence of Trollope's multi-genre thinking to his realistic principle of reproducing life in its integrity, fluidity and characterology.
«Before You There Stands a Monument to a Peer, a Favourite Hero»: Participation of Soviet Youth in Installation of Monuments to Those Who Died During the Great Patriotic War Based on the Example of the Novgorod Region)
Authors:   State Archive of Modern History of the Novgorod Region, Borisevich D.A. ,   Yaroslav the Wise Novgorod State University
Published: December 2023

In the second half of the 1950s there was a gradual increase in the number of new forms of military-patriotic education such as games «Zarnitsa», «Orlenok (Eaglet)», lessons of courage, meetings with veterans of the revolution and wars, the Red Pathfi nders movement, campaigns to places of military glory. One of the types of youth activism in this period is the installation of monuments, memorial plaques to those who died during the Great Patriotic War. On the basis of the documents stored in the State Archive of Modern History of the Novgorod region, the volunteer initiative of pioneers and Komsomol members, aimed at installing monuments to the participants of the Great Patriotic War, is analyzed. The following questions are considered: for what purpose was this form of activism popularized? How did the youth interact with the Soviet authorities? How was such initiative encouraged? Why did young people participate in this volunteer movement? It may be assumed that the installation of new monuments and memorial plaques contributed to the formation of local patriotism among Novgorod youth. The way the local youth chose the participants of the Great Patriotic War, whose names were to be immortalized, somehow refl ects local specifi city and uniqueness among other regions of the RSFSR.
All-Union Youth Tour Around Sites of Military Glory: Planning Limits
Authors:   Ural Federal University named after the fi rst President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Veselkova N. V.
Published: December 2023

The start of the “All-Union Tour of Komsomol Members and Youth Around Sites of Military Glory” (1965–1987) is usually associated with the turn of the politics of memory to the Great Patriotic War of 1965. A detailed examination highlights new aspects of both the turn itself and regional differences. The campaign was announced: not for the Victory Day, but later in time, as a one-time action primarily for the young working people from 14 years old. The all-union scale came into confl ict with the inequality of territories. It was very diffi cult for the regions located in the depths of the country to organize an expedition to the battlefi elds of the Great Patriotic War in a short time, and they «arbitrarily» reoriented themselves to the civil war. Tracing the dynamics of the initial stage on the regional matter, we fi nd out signifi cant gaps between the launch of the Campaign and its subsequent implementation, exposing the limits of centralized planning and control.
Bogolyubov E. A. Preparation of the Draft Law on Voluntary Societies in the 1970-1980s
Authors:   HSE University (Saint Petersburg), Bogolyubov E. A.
Published: December 2023

Since the 1960s, legal literature has discussed the need to develop a new law on voluntary societies and unions, as long as the legislation of the 1930s outdated and was not applied in practice. Legal scholars proposed to issue both a single law on public organizations and separate acts on voluntary societies and creative unions. Due to the fact that the Regulation on Voluntary Societies and Unions of 1932 was not actually in effect, it was not included in the collections of the current legislation of the USSR and the RSFSR. During the preparation of the Code of Laws of the USSR, the law of the USSR «On Voluntary Societies and Unions» was set to be drafted. Since 1980, 7 drafts of the upcoming law had been submitted to the Council of Ministers of the USSR, but they had not been sent to the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. The Council of Ministers of the USSR considered the adoption of this law impractical, since the procedure for the formation of new societies had already been rectifi ed, and control over their activities was administered by party bodies.
Retired Functionary: the Practices / Experience of Soviet Art-Bureaucracy Adaptation to Turning Points in Cultural Epochs
Authors:   Perm State University, Yankovskaya G. A.
Published: December 2023

Various actors, namely artists, critics and audience are presented on the soviet art-scene. A lot of them act as art-functionaries, who occupy high positions, determine art policies and censor their colleague’s texts. People, who are clothed with authority and take powerful formal and informal positions in the social hierarchy, experience diffi culties when are being retired. During the period of reforms and authority discourse change the adaptation problems seem to worsen due to the necessity of getting used to a new political conjuncture, broken institutional rules, severed communication connections and destroyed former hierarchies. It seems to be a double retirement both for age and for context. Based on the analysis of extant correspondence between a prominent art historian A.K.Lebedev and various soviet institutions as well as the editorial board of the magazine “Iskusstvo” (“Art”) the reactions of the former to the current social changes and to interpretations of history of the soviet art are studied. The above letters demonstrate Lebedev’s aspiration to advocate his damaged reputation in public and to resist the process of his professional status delegitimization.
Book Lovers Organizations Under Conditions of Change in the 1980s and 1990s
Authors:   Perm State University, Matveev E. V.
Published: December 2023

The article focuses on the main changes in the work of the All-Union Society of Book Lovers during the period of Perestroika, identifi es the ways of development of book lovers organizations at the post-Soviet stage and factors that contributed to the survival of both regional Russian and structures in the former Soviet republics in the 1990s. At the end of the 1980s, the society partially changed its approaches to work, primarily at the grassroots and regional levels. Branches of the All-Union Society of Book Lovers took advantage of the opportunities provided by the Perestroika reforms and, as a result, joined the cooperative movement, sought participation in the saturation of the book market under new conditions, and engaged in charity work. However, in the 1990s, most organizations ceased to exist, since the remnants of the All-Union Organization lost their privileged position in the distribution system, and the book ceased to be a scarce commodity
Quantum mechanical simulation of polarization switching in HfO2 crystals
Authors: Zhuravlev A. A. , Abgaryan K. K. , Reviznikov D. L.
Published: December 2023

The work is devoted to the study of the process of changing the polarization of hafnium oxide crystals in the orthorhombic phase associated with the gradual weakening of the polarization effects in FeRAM elements based on thin films of hafnium oxide HfO2. To solve the problem, quantum-mechanical calculations of the structure of orthorhombic hafnium oxide were carried out, a possible way of crystal rearrangement during a change in polarization upon application of voltage was identified, and its optimization was carried out using the elastic band method. The values of the polarization change and the energy barrier of the corresponding transition are obtained. A study of the stability of this transition has been carried out. The results of a series of computational experiments using high-performance computing systems of hybrid architecture based on the Center for Collective Use of the FRC IU RAS are presented. An analysis of the results shows that, despite the low energy barrier of the transition, the probability of a spontaneous change in polarization is low due to the impossibility of changing the polarization of an individual cell without taking into account the influence of the polarizations of neighboring cells.
Investigation of the cobalt ions diffusion processes in calcium orthovanadate crystals
Authors: Voronina I. S. , Dunaeva E. E. , Ivleva L. I. , Iskhakova L. D. , Papashvili A. G. , Doroshenko M. E.
Published: December 2023

In this work, the high-temperature diffusion doping method was used for introduction of active cobalt ions into calcium orthovanadate Ca3(VO4)2crystals. Experimental samples were made from a nominally pure CVO single crystal obtained by the Czochralski method. The high-temperature diffusion conditions have been optimized to obtain doped crystals of optical quality during annealing in open and closed zones. Diffusion coefficients of cobalt ions (D) were calculated for various conditions: annealing time 24 - 48 hours; temperature range 1150-1300°C; diffusants - oxide compounds of calcium, cobalt and vanadium: Co3O4, Ca10Co0.5(VO4)7 and Ca3(VO4)2:2wt.%Co3O4; diffusion direction is parallel or perpendicular to the CVO crystal optical axis. The calculated values of the diffusion coefficient varied between 2.09·10-8—1.58·10-7 cm2/s. The activation energy of the diffusion process was determined to be 2.58±0.5 and 2.63±0.5 eV for the [001] and [100] directions, respectively. The maximum cobalt concentration in doped CVO crystals was 2·1020 cm–3. The absorption spectrum of diffusion-doped Ca3(VO4)2:Co samples demonstrates the presence of absorption bands characteristic for Co2+ and Co3+ ions. It was shown that the intensity ratio of the characteristic absorption bands varies depending on the crystal doping method. The optical anisotropy of the crystal increases with dopant concentration increase.
Citrobacter Freundii Skin Infection in an Immunocompetent Subject Simulating Varicella: A Treatment-Resistant Case
Authors:   Hospital of Dermatology of Bamako (HDB), B. P. 251, Bamako, Mali and Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, Conakry, Guinea, Moussa Savané , Mamadou Gassama ,   Hospital of Dermatology of Bamako (HDB), B. P. 251, Bamako, Mali, Binta Guindo ,   Hospital of Dermatology of Bamako (HDB), B. P. 251, Bamako, Mali, Mamoudou Diakité ,   Hospital of Dermatology of Bamako (HDB), B. P. 251, Bamako, Mali, Yannick Mukendi N. ,   Hospital of Dermatology of Bamako (HDB), B. P. 251, Bamako, Mali, Alimat Keita ,   Hospital of Dermatology of Bamako (HDB), B. P. 251, Bamako, Mali, Youssouf Fofana ,   Sominé Dolo Hospital of Mopti, Mopti, Mali, Labassou Dissa ,   Hospital of Dermatology of Bamako (HDB), B. P. 251, Bamako, Mali, Maciré Soumah M. ,   Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, Conakry, Guinea, Mohamed Cissé ,   Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, Conakry, Guinea, Ousmane Faye ,   Hospital of Dermatology of Bamako (HDB), B. P. 251, Bamako, Mali
Published: December 2023

Citrobacter spp infections in immunocompetent subjects are rare and mainly involve the urinary and respiratory tracts. We report a case of Citrobacter freundii skin infection in an immunocompetent patient simulating varicella and having resisted empirical treatment of common bacterial skin infections on 3 occasions. The patient was 26-years-old and worked in a mining area in Kayes, Mali. He had no previous medical or surgical history and consulted for diffuse papulopustules on the integument, simulating chickenpox, for which he had received empirical treatments of common bacterial skin infections without success. In view of the persistence and appearance of new lesions, he consulted us on 2nd November 2021, where a bacteriology showed Citrobacter freundii. The patient was treated with ceftazidime and gentamycin with success (according to the patient). Citrobacter spp are facultative anaerobic Gram-negative bacilli of the Enterobacteriaceae family, frequently found in water, soil, food and the intestines of animals and humans. They are known to cause a wide spectrum of infections affecting the urinary tract, liver, biliary tract, peritoneum, intestines, bone, respiratory tract, endocardium, wounds, soft tissue, meninges and bloodstream in immunocompromised subjects. Our case is atypical in its presentation, immunocompetent subject, clinical form simulating chickenpox without extracutaneous involvement and which raised the resistance of opportunistic germs to antibiotics.
Rare Case of Metastatic Cholangiocarcinoma leading to Panhypopituitarism
Authors:   West Virginia University (WVU), Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV 26003, USA, Surzyn Emilia , Machani Sathyanarayana ,   West Virginia University (WVU), Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV 26003, USA
Published: December 2023

Metastasis is a common complication of malignancy, however, researchers are constantly investigating and trying to better understand the way and pattern in which cancer spreads. Neuro-ophthalmologic and ocular presentations are rare in cholangiocarcinoma, with only one known confirmed case reported in 2020. This case features a patient with a known diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma with bone metastasis; complicated by newly discovered subdural hematoma and suspected pituitary metastasis; with radiological evidence of abnormally large and enhancing pituitary, clinical features of left-sided cranial nerve 6th palsy and laboratory features of panhypopituitarism.
Mediterranean Diet Still Holds a Place in Obesity Treatment Despite the Considerable Effectiveness of the Very Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet: A Short Communication
Authors:   Centre for Human Reproduction 721, Jalandhar 144001, Punjab, India, Kaur Kulvinder K. , Allahbadia Gautam N. ,   Ex-Rotunda-Centre for Human Reproduction, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400040, MH, India, Singh Mandeep ,   Swami Satyanand Hospital, Jalandhar 144001, Punjab, India
Published: December 2023

There has been an escalating incidence of obesity along with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), as well as other co-morbidities so much so that the term diabesity had to be coined for this worldwide epidemic. Different attempts have been done to unravel the etiology of this ever-escalating problem, however, there has been a failure to control it. All the newer combinations like Qsymia (topiramate, phentermine), Contrive (naltrexone: bupropion), liraglutide, etc., have been unsuccessful with either cost prohibitions or side effects/contraindications. Thus, attention had shifted to dietary therapies like high protein diet, the mediterranean diet (MD), and Probiotic therapy. However, none has ensured the sustenance of weight reduction. In 2018, we reviewed how the very-low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) might be successful not only in obesity therapy but also in correlated endocrine dysfunction. Recently, there has been a lot of resurgence of the use of VLCKD. The authors performed an extensive search on various platforms like PubMed; Google scholar; Web of Science; Embase; Cochrane review library utilizing the MeSH terms; “Obesity/Overweight”; “Various diets MD”; “VLCKD to assess the efficacy of which diet is better” from 1995 till date. Nevertheless, it has been seen that the efficacy of this is not seen uniformly. Thus, the group of Muscogiuri G recently observed that compliance with MD acts in the form of the anticipation of the effectiveness of VLCKD, thus the role of MD in obesity persists because of anti-inflammatory along with antioxidant actions of MD that ensures good ketosis generation.
Photon Counting Computed Tomography: A Breakthrough in Imaging Technology
Authors:   Pamplin College of Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA, Martin Greg
Published: December 2023

Photon counting computed tomography (PCCT) is an emerging imaging technology that has been under development for several years. There are numerous benefits and applications of photon-counting computed tomography (CT) machines that have created a significant buzz in the healthcare community.
Reducing the Stigma of Therapy and Mental Health: An Indian Perspective
Authors:   Auramah Care, Kerala 678501, India, Chhetri Bivita
Published: December 2023

Reducing public stigma has been the aim of India’s mental health policy since April 2017, when India passed the Mental Health Act, which focused on protecting the rights to equality and non-discrimination of people with mental illness.
Surgical Treatment of Sternal Fracture: Case Report and Literature Review
Authors:   Saturnino Lora Provincial Hospital, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba and University of Medical Sciences of Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, Pérez-Acosta Jorge , Téllez-Almenares Orlando ,   Saturnino Lora Provincial Hospital, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba and University of Medical Sciences of Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, Escalona-Cartaya Justo ,   Saturnino Lora Provincial Hospital, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba and University of Medical Sciences of Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, Calas-Balbuena Raúl ,   Saturnino Lora Provincial Hospital, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba and University of Medical Sciences of Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, Moreira-Barinaga Olga M. ,   Saturnino Lora Provincial Hospital, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Published: December 2023

Sternal fractures are uncommon thoracic trauma that can ensue in isolation or conjunction with other organ injuries, implying more significant morbidity and mortality. These fractures result from diverse aetiological mechanisms, some of which may provoke minor chest wall issues, while others can have deadly outcomes. The sternal fracture’s primary aetiological culprits are direct impact and the upper thoracic region’s compression. Studies reveal that traumatic sternum fractures occur in 8-18% of blunt thoracic and polytrauma victims, whereas they are unusual in open trauma. This report aims to outline the case of a 54-year-old Caucasian male with hypertension and an alcohol consumption history who sustained a direct impact on the anterior thorax after a traffic accident. He experienced severe pain that worsened with movement and coughing, and breathing difficulty. We noticed a painful haematoma and depression with bony crepitus at the sternal body level. Abdominal-pelvic echography indicated no intraabdominal lesions and showed pleural effusion in the left lung base, while thoracic X-rays (lateral and anteroposterior view) and chest computerized tomography (CT) scan exhibited mid-sternum segment displaced fracture and haemothorax. We diagnosed a mid-sternum completely displaced overlapping fracture and a traumatic left haemothorax. Therefore, urgent surgical intervention was required. We performed a minimal-lower pleurotomy and internal fixation to address the fracture. His post-operative recovery was satisfactory. Although various authors advocate X-rays as an effective diagnostic means for sternal fractures, CT uncovers overlooked radiography abnormalities; therefore, CT must be considered in patients’ initial assessment. While most sternal fractures can be treated conservatively, surgery is feasible in displaced fractures.
Iatrogenic Bile Duct Injury after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Stenting Failure: A Case Report and Considerations
Authors:   General and HPB Surgery Unit, ASST Rhodense–”G. Salvini” Hospital - Garbagnate Milanese (MI), Milan, Italy, Lauro Roberto M. , Pastore Elena ,   General Surgery Unit, Hospital Luini Confalonieri, Insubria University, Varese, Italy, D’Addea Ilaria ,   General Surgery Unit, Hospital Luini Confalonieri, Insubria University, Varese, Italy, Paganelli Michele ,   Hepato-Biliary Surgery Unit, University “Vita e Salute”, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy, Catena Marco ,   Hepato-Biliary Surgery Unit, University “Vita e Salute”, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy, Aldrighetti Luca ,   Hepato-Biliary Surgery Unit, University “Vita e Salute”, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
Published: December 2023

Bile duct injuries (BDI) have an incidence that could reach 0.1- 0.3% during open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy, respectively. Nevertheless, they can cause severe complications that could substantially impact the patient’s quality of life. At worst, all these conditions can evolve into septic shock and finally to the patient’s death..
THE EFFECT OF LUMBAR STABILIZATION EXERCISES ON CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN PATIENTS
Authors: BARUT Kayra , TAŞTABAN Engin , ŞENDUR Ömer
Published: December 2023

Objective

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect

of lumbar stabilization exercises (LSE) on pain,

functional capacity, quality of life, and balance in

patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP), and also

to evaluate the effect on the cross-sectional area of

the lumbar multifidus muscle.

Material and Method

Sixty-six patients with CLBP were enrolled,

randomized, and divided into two groups. LSE,

transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS),

and hot pack treatments were performed in Group

1 (n=28). In Group 2 (n=37), TENS and hot pack

treatments were performed only. Pre and 8-week

post-treatment assessments were made. Visual

Analog Scale (VAS) was used to evaluate pain.

Modified Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Roland

Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) were used

to evaluate the functional disability. Short Form-36

(SF-36) was used to measure the quality of life. In

the assessment of balance, a Tetrax® posturography

device (Sunlight Medical Ltd, Israel) was used and fall

index (FI) was calculated. The cross-sectional area of

multifidus muscles was measured by ultrasonography.

Results

Significant improvements regarding the crosssectional

area of multifidus musclesand subparameters

of SF-36 named physical role, pain,

mental health, and energy/vitality were determined in

Group 1 compared to Group 2 (p˂0.05). No significant

difference was present between the groups regarding

FI, VAS score, RMDQ, ODI, and balance.

Conclusion

Lumbar stabilization exercises in patients with chronic

low back pain multifidus positively affects crosssectional

area and quality of life. For our sample,

the addition of lumbar stabilization exercises to

the conventional physical therapy program does

not provides an additional contribution in terms of

balance, pain and disability.
The investigations of long and short-term relationships between macroeconomic variables and stock markets: Evidence from China and Pakistan
Authors: Isbat Alam , Lu Shichang , Saqib Muneer , Muhammad Zia ur Rehman , Muhammad Mohsin , Tamoor Azam
Published: December 2023

The motivation behind this research study is the pragmatic examination of associations existing between the stock markets of (SSE), (KSE-100) and macroeconomic variables (Balance of trade, Unemployment rate, Inflation rate, Broad supply of money, and Foreign direct investment) using the annually time series informational data set for the period cover from January 1995 to December 2019. The key objectives of this examination are to check the long and short-term association between the macroeconomic variables and both stock market returns by utilizing different methods and strategies. The results of the unit root test specified the primary series is not stationary at a level and becomes stationary in the first difference. On an annual basis through utilizing the Fisher combined Johansen co-integration test and Vector Error Correction (VCM) technique, it shows that both stock markets had a long-term equilibrium association with macro variables and short-run dis equilibrium adjusted at 6.78%. These findings are valuable for stock exchange editors, financial analysts, policymakers, shareholders, and investors as well as for the Government.
Loading Syringes to Inject into Microfluidics Device v1
Authors: not provided freeman.lan
Published: December 2023

Protocol for loading syringes with small amounts of liquid sample for injection into droplet microfluidic devices.
Examples of the Use of Mathematics History in Mathematics Teaching: Ascalon Multiplication Method, Gelosia Multiplication Method and Napier's Rods Method
Authors: FİLİZ Ahsen , GÜR Hülya
Published: December 2023

The aim of this study is to present the Ascalon multiplication method, Gelosia multiplication method and Napier's rods method, which take place in the history of mathematics, to sixth grade students through activities and to determine the effect of these methods on student achievement, and to get student opinions about this activity. The study group of the research consisted of 60 sixth grade students. A worksheet was used as a data collection tool and an interview form was used at the end of the activity to obtain students' opinions about the activity. According to the quantitative analysis results obtained from the research data, it was determined that the methods taught were effective in increasing student achievement. According to the results of the qualitative analysis, it was concluded that students generally did not encounter such activities much, that they learned the lesson by having fun with such activities, and that their interest in mathematics increased.
An Integrative Review of Psychosocial Intervention Programs for Infertile Females
Authors: Shin Youjin , Nam Soo-Hyun
Published: December 2023

Background: This study aims to analyze intervention studies conducted on infertile females in South Korea and research and research the core elements comprising these studies.Methods: The integrative review was conducted based on the guidelines of Whittmore and Knafl, and included the following steps: problem identification, literature search, data evaluation, data analysis, and presentation. Next, six domestic databases were searched using keywords such as ‘infertility’, ‘intervention’, and ‘education’ in Korean and English, and published studies were reviewed according to specific criteria and quality assessment.Results: Among 4,109 searched papers, 6 were selected for the final data analysis. A total of six interventions were conducted in the selected articles, and each strategy was variously categorized into cognitive, emotional, behavioral, relational, and physical aspects. All interventions were found to be effective in promoting psychosocial health in infertile females.Conclusions: Despite the fact that female infertility is a major public health problem in Korea, the low number of articles reveals a relative lack of psychosocial intervention studies. Therefore, it is suggested that future studies incorporate physiological endpoints into psychosocial studies, and we hope that this study will serve as a basis for developing programs for infertile females in the future.
The Effects of Risk-Taking Trait and Thwarted Interpersonal Need on Suicidality of Illicit Drugs Abusers: Focusing on Acquired Capability for Suicide
Authors: Nam Ki-Yeon , Kwon Young-Sil
Published: December 2023

Background: This study aimed to examine the effects of trait and situational factors on suicidality among illicit drugs abusers.Methods: Data were collected from 185 illicit drugs abusers in Korea who completed a survey to measure the risk-taking trait, impulsive behavior, acquired capability for suicide, thwarted interpersonal need, and suicidality. Multiple regression and hierarchical regression analyses were conducted for data analysis.Results: The risk-taking trait affected the acquired capability for suicide by partially mediating the impulsive behavior. Additionally, the interaction effect between thwarted interpersonal need and acquired capability for suicide on suicidality was identified.Conclusions: The higher risk-taking trait of illicit drugs abusers induced higher acquired capability for suicide, which actuates the suicidal desire. Additionally, the repeated exposure of impulsive behavior mediated the path. Furthermore, acquired capability for suicide moderated the relationship between thwarted interpersonal need and suicidality. This study examined the effects of trait and situational factors on suicidality of illicit drugs abusers.
The Moderating Role of Perceived Social Support in the Relation between Type D Personality and PTSD Symptoms among ICU and ER Nurses
Authors: Kim Sohyeon , Hyun Myung-Ho
Published: December 2023

Background: This study examined the moderating effects of four types of perceived social support on the relation between type D personality and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms among ICU and ER nurses.Methods: Data were collected from 223 ICU and ER nurses in university or general hospitals located in Seoul. A questionnaire survey method was used for data collection and SPSS Windows 28.0 and PROCESS Macro Program were used for data analysis.Results: The results showed that only the moderating effect of senior support was statistically significant, while perceived support from family, friends, and coworkers were not. Specifically, the effect of type D personality on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms was weaker in ICU and ER nurses who perceived higher social support from senior nurses.Conclusions: The study highlighted the significance of senior support in protecting the psychological health of ICU and ER nurses. Additionally, it addressed the major considerations in developing practical interventions in hospital settings.
The Effect of Laser Shock Peening on the Thermophysical Parameters of Metals
Authors:   Institute of Continuous Media Mechanics of the Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Science, Russia, Sabirov Rustam , Iziumova Anastasia ,   Institute of Continuous Media Mechanics of the Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Science, Russia, Vshivkov Aleksei ,   Institute of Continuous Media Mechanics of the Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Science, Russia, Gachegova Elena ,   Institute of Continuous Media Mechanics of the Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Science, Russia, Panteleev Ivan ,   Institute of Continuous Media Mechanics of the Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Science, Russia, Plekhov Oleg ,   Institute of Continuous Media Mechanics of the Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Science, Russia
Published: December 2023

Using Ti64 titanium alloy as an example, the article discusses the change in the thermophysical parameters of metals under the influence of a hardening method such as laser shock peening the essence of which is the formation of residual compressive stresses in the material under the influence of high-intensity laser radiation. The experiments are carried out with plates made of Ti64 titanium alloy, which is one of the most common construction materials in modern industry. One of the plates is a control specimen, and the surface of the second one is subjected to laser processing. The thermophysical parameters of specimens are determined using the infrared thermography method, the advantage of which is the ability to simultaneously measure two coefficients, thermal diffusivity and thermal conductivity of an explored material. The specimen is heated by the laser for some time, which can be perceived as a point heat source on the surface of the plate. Simultaneously with the laser action, the surface temperature of the specimen is recorded by an infrared camera. The thermophysical coefficients are determined as optimization parameters when matching experimental data with the analytical solution of the heat equation for a geometry similar to the experimental setup.
Experimental Study of the Hydraulic Fracture Formation and Propagation
Authors:   Sadovsky Institute of Geosphere Dynamics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia, Turuntaev Sergey , Zenchenko Evgeny ,   Sadovsky Institute of Geosphere Dynamics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia, Zenchenko Petr ,   Sadovsky Institute of Geosphere Dynamics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia, Trimonova Mariia ,   Sadovsky Institute of Geosphere Dynamics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia, Novikova Elena ,   Sadovsky Institute of Geosphere Dynamics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia
Published: December 2023

Hydraulic fracturing is the primary method of intensifying the oil flow to the well. Despite the long history of this method’s application and the variety of software aimed at hydraulic fracturing design, oil-producing and oil service companies often face problems during hydraulic fracturing, some of which are associated with insufficient elaboration of physical models used in software packages. Sadovsky Institute of Geosphere Dynamics of Russian Academy of Sciences has developed and constructed a unique installation that allows conducting hydraulic fracturing experiments on samples of artificial porous material selected in accordance with similarity criteria. The samples have the shape of disks with a diameter of 430 mm and a height of 70 mm. The installation allows loading samples along three independent axes, creating pore pressure gradients, measuring the fluid pore pressure at several points, registering acoustic emission, probing the sample with acoustic pulses. The article discusses the results of experiments conducted at this installation, shows the need to advance the models used to describe the process of formation and propagation of hydraulic fractures in a permeable formation in a complex stress state. The results of experiments on the study of the hydraulic fracture interactions with discontinuity created in advance in the model sample are also presented.
THE PECULIARITIES OF THE AMERICAN DREAM AND THE CHINESE DREAM CONCEPTS: COMPARATIVE STUDY
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Simonov Mykyta , Nelipa Dmytro ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: December 2023

The article examines two concepts that are often used in the political environment of the United States of America and the People’s Republic of China. These are the American dream and the Chinese dream, which determine the domestic policy of the two centers of modern politics. The historical prerequisites of the American and the Chinese dream formation are analyzed and the most characteristic differences between the concepts of the Chinese and the American dream are identified. It is proved that, despite the closeness of the interpretation, the concept of the Chinese dream differs significantly from the American one in many respects. The differences in these concepts are due to historical factors, cultural development and geographical location, as well as China’s orientation to its own strength, in particular, the Chinese nation; the American dream is realized at the expense of the citizens of the United States, representing mostly different ethnic groups: they are given all the opportunities to realize their needs, including financial ones. As a result, Chinese dream rests on the power of the masses, the American dream on the nomination of an individual. t is determined that the ideas of the American and Chinese dreams play a significant role for both the American and the Chinese establishment. For the first, it is important to use the American dream and its realization as a tool of increasing the political support, while for the second, it is primarily the ideological unification of the Chinese nation.
ETHICAL DILEMMAS OF CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL MEDIATION: ADAPTING TO MODERN CHALLENGES
Authors:   Vasyl Stus Donetsk National University (Vinnytsia) Ukraine, Kalashlinska Maryna
Published: December 2023

In the contemporary global context, the role of political mediation is increasingly pivotal in resolving conflicts at every stratum, from the local to the global arena. However, amidst rapid global transformations, ethical dilemmas in mediation processes become more pronounced and demand urgent attention. This article focuses on a comprehensive examination of current ethical conundrums in political mediation. It pays particular attention to the mediator’s responsibility, the selection of strategies and methodologies that foster trust and dialogue, and a critical analysis of mediation examples that demonstrate a diversity of approaches and outcomes. The piece thoroughly investigates the broad spectrum of challenges associated with the application of ethical principles in mediation processes and attempts to discern how modern global trends and challenges affect conventional political mediation methods. It also provides a historical perspective, scrutinizing the evolution of academic perspectives on ethical dilemmas in politics through various historical epochs. The study observes that the ethical issues in contemporary political mediation and its adaptation to new challenges often remain outside the scope of scholarly discourse. This lack of adapted concepts and methodologies necessitates further academic efforts and scrutiny of ethical issues within the context of current political negotiations and mediation. The author suggests additional research into the impact of global trends, such as globalization, technological innovations, and an increase in political mediation actors, on the ethical dimensions of this sphere.
Dynamics of the Development of Dialectical and Logical Thinking in the Senior Preschool and Primary School Age
Authors: Veraksa N.E. , Airapetyan Z.V. , Almazova O.V. , Tarasova K.S.
Published: December 2023

Earlier in our research we studied the differences between formal and dialectical thinking, so formal operations are aimed at the exclusion of contradiction, and dialectical ones at the active transformation of the relations of opposites. The clarification of the relationship between these two forms of thinking in dynamics continues to be a relevant task. The aim of the work was to investigate the performance in solving logical and dialectical tasks, as well as to identify age norms for 5-10-year-old children (n=756). To assess logical thinking, we used J. Piaget's tests, which are aimed at assessing the ability to coordinate two parameters simultaneously when analyzing proportions ("Probability"), balance ("Scales") and motion ("Mechanical curve"). Methods aimed at assessing children's ability to perform dialectical thought actions of transformation ("Drawing of an unusual tree"), mediation ("What can be both at the same time?"), and seriation ("Cycles") were applied. By 8-10 years of age, the majority of children successfully coped with the solution of all three logical tests, with boys performing better than girls on a spatial task aimed at coordinating multidirectional movements ("Mechanical curve"). Most children by the age of 9 successfully cope with building cyclical seriations. At the same time, dialectical tasks, as a result of which one object transforms into its opposite ("Drawing of an unusual tree") or both objects are combined into a single new one ("What can be both at the same time?") are relevant for children over 10 years old. It is probable that, as thinking is formed at each age stage, the ability to identify and operate with opposites retains its significance.
The effect of active patient management on life expectancy in tongue cancer
Authors: Fokeev Sergey D. , Kapitulin Stanislav Yu. , Kazantseva Elena S. , Kapitulinа Elina K. , Belokrylova Yulia G. , Lazarev Aleksandr F.
Published: December 2023

The result of the treatment of tongue cancer, which includes surgical treatment at the first stage followed by radiation therapy, is presented. Carrying out radical combined treatment of tongue cancer in the future leads to the appearance of a post-radiation ulcer in the area of surgery, followed by the development of a recurrence of tongue cancer in it and metastasis to regional lymph nodes or submandibular salivary glands. All of the above requires oncologists to actively monitor this group of patients. With the development of a post-radiation chronic long-term non-healing ulcer in the area of surgery, surgical rehabilitation should be carried out. Surgical removal of such an ulcer prevents further development of cancer recurrence. Regular examination, neck ultrasound, cytological examination of suspicious areas of the tongue and regional lymph nodes allows timely detection of relapse and metastases and radical surgical treatment. Such an active tactic of managing this pathology affected the patient’s life expectancy — 17 years.
Targeted diagnostics of breast cancer based on a comprehensive analysis of risk factors
Authors: Lazarev Alexander F. , Petrova Valentina D. , Lazarev Sergey A. , Vakhlova Zhanna I. , Nikolaeva Maria G. , Repkina Tatyana V. , Terekhova Svetlana A. , Osipov Ilya S. , Shlyaptseva Evgenia V. , Komarova Anna N. , Ganov Dmitriy I.
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND: To date, there are no effective methods for early diagnosis and screening of breast cancer. High-tech methods, such as magnetic resonance imaging and contrasted computed tomography, as well as positron emission computed tomography have high resolution, but their high cost does not allow the use of these techniques for screening and primary diagnosis.
AIM: To improve the quality and efficiency of diagnostic measures for breast cancer through a personalized approach based on an analysis of a set of risk factors.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data from the population cancer registry of the Altai Territory, created at the Altai Regional Oncology Center (Barnaul, Russia), were used. To date, the register includes information on 308 550 patients with malignant neoplasms, including 31 783 women with breast cancer.
Based on the method of targeted prevention by A.F. Lazarev “Method for determining the risk of breast cancer according to Lazarev A.F.” (Patent No. 2651131) an “Automated program for early diagnosis of breast cancer” was developed. The program significantly reduces the time for the formation of groups of high cancer risk precancers and increases the efficiency of breast cancer detection, and also makes it possible to develop a set of targeted preventive measures personally for each patient. Testing of this algorithm included testing of 512 patients, as a result of which a high-risk precancer group was formed. In the established register, patients underwent a complex of in-depth examinations (ultrasound examination, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging with dynamic contrast, and puncture of tumors if indicated).
RESULTS: The precancer group at high risk of developing breast cancer consisted of 92 patients, in-depth examination revealed 7 patients with established breast cancer, which amounted to 7.6%. All cases of breast cancer were detected in stages I and II.
CONCLUSION: Targeted diagnostics using the “Automated program for early diagnosis of breast cancer” allows to improve the quality and efficiency of diagnostic measures for breast cancer identification through personalized approach, using multiple risk factors.
PHENOLIC COMPOUND AND ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL OF Hebeloma sinapizans MUSHROOM
Authors: AHMAD Zaheer , OZDEMIR Betul , SEVINDIK Mustafa , ERASLAN Emre Cem , SELAMOGLU Zeliha , BAL Celal
Published: December 2023

Mushrooms have been used for both culinary and medicinal reasons for a very long time. Mushrooms are useful as both a food and a medication due to their high nutritional, protein, vitamin, and phenolic content. The current research aims to determine the antioxidant activity and phenolic content of Hebeloma sinapizans. Multiple epidemiological research looked at the possible link between polyphenol consumption and cardiovascular illness. Antioxidant, antiplatelet, antiinflammatory, antilipidemic, and antihypertensive are the categories used to classify the actions of phenolic substances. HPLC was used to isolate the phenolic compounds (HPLC). Measurements of oxidative stress, total oxidant levels, and total antioxidant levels were all calculated with the use of Rel Assay kits. The mushroom's TAS, TOS, and OSI values were measured, and its gallic acid, chlorogenic acid, and cinnamic acid concentrations were identified. Due to its high levels of phenolic compounds, H. synapizans is thought to be a source of phenolic compounds. High TAS and TOS values and low OSI values indicate that the mushroom has antioxidant potential. As a result, it has been seen that H. synapizans can be a good source of antioxidants.