bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Clinical impact of serum prealbumin in pancreaticobiliary disease
Authors: Park Young Mok , Seo Hyung Il , Noh Byeong Gwan , Kim Suk , Hong Seung Baek , Lee Nam Kyung , Kim Dong Uk , Han Sung Yong
Published: December 2022

Purpose: Although there are many studies on prealbumin in individual diseases such as malignant or inflammatory diseases, there are few comparative studies. This study aimed to compare the clinical differences between prealbumin levels in cholecystitis and pancreaticobiliary malignancies and investigate the clinical impact of low prealbumin levels in pancreaticobiliary malignancies.Methods: From June 2021 to September 2021, 61 patients who had undergone surgery for various pancreaticobiliary diseases were enrolled in this study, and their clinicopathological data were retrospectively analyzed.Results: Many elderly patients with malignant diseases had poor American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) scores, significantly lower albumin and prealbumin levels, and higher systemic immune inflammation indices. The low prealbumin group was older; had poorer ASA scores; and had significantly lower body mass index and hemoglobin and albumin levels and higher systemic immune inflammation indices than the normal prealbumin group. In malignant diseases, the low prealbumin group had significantly lower body mass index and hemoglobin levels and a tendency toward more advanced disease (lymph node and distant metastasis).Conclusion: Preoperative low prealbumin levels had an area under the receiver operator characteristic curve of 0.69, suggesting that it may be useful for predicting pancreaticobiliary malignancies. Prealbumin levels were lower in malignant diseases, possibly related to poor nutritional status and systemic immune inflammation. Low prealbumin levels may predict the risk of more advanced disease.
Kiprinsky Borok (Forest-Steppe Altai): Historical, Cultural, Technical and Technological Characteristics of the Ceramic Complex of Early Iron Age and Middle Ages
Authors:   Barnaul Law Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, A. Kazakov , A. Tishkin ,   Altai State University, P. Rudometov ,   Kiprinskaya Secondary School, N. Stepanova ,   Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography SB RAS
Published: December 2022

Based on the analysis of the published materials and new findings, the archaeological complex Kiprinsky Borok has been given a general description, its various cultural and chronological objects have been identified, partially reflecting the material culture of the population of the forest-steppe Altai from the Neolithic to ethnographic modernity. The article presents the characteristics of fragments from ceramic ware of the Early Iron Age and the Middle Ages (Kamenskaya, Staroaleiskaya, Kulaiskaya, Odintsovskaya archaeological cultures, II millennium AD). With the help of technical and technological analysis, a common tradition in the use of raw materials (medium-ferruginized plastic clays) and mineral impurities (chamotte) has been revealed. For medieval ceramics, a small number of vessels from other raw materials is usually found, which may indicate the appearance of a new population in the territory of the site. The presence of recipes that reflect the mixing of cultural traditions in the choice of mineral impurities (chamotte + gruss) developed in different landscape zones indicates the mixing of the population in the periods under consideration (Kamenskaya and Odintsovskaya cultures).
Early Turkic Enclosure from the South-Eastern Altai
Authors:   OOO Scientifi c Center “Heritage of Siberia”, Yu. Mamadakov , N. Seregin ,   Altai State University
Published: December 2022

The article presents the results of the study of the materials obtained during excavations of the early Turkic enclosure at the Chichke-I site. Th is multi-temporal archaeological complex, located 13 km southwest of the Kurai village of the Kosh-Agach district of the Altai Republic, studied in 1982–1983 by the Ongudai detachment of the Altai archaeological expedition of Altai State University. Enclosure 159, located in the northeastern part of the site, was one of the studied objects. During the excavations it was found out that the basis of this structure is a quadrangular enclosure, the sides of which consisted of 18 vertically installed slabs. In the central part of the object, at a depth of 0.35 m from the surface, an iron bit, a stirrup, a knife with the remains of a wooden handle, and an animal bone were found. An analysis of the fi xed structures and a few accompanying inventory made it possible to date the enclosure to the end of the 5th — 6th centuries AD, with a possible narrowing of the indicated chronology to the framework of the fi rst half of the 6th century AD. Th e materials obtained during the excavations of this object expand the range of sites of the initial stage in the history of the Turks of Central Asia, and also supplement the still rather fragmentary information about the features of the ritual practice and material culture of the nomads of the indicated period.
The Effect of Professional Allowances and Teacher Professionalism on Teacher Performance
Authors: Farezhena Swastika , Wijayaningsih Lanny
Published: December 2022

Purpose – The welfare of teachers as educators must be considered, for example, by providing professional allowances on time, because if they are late, it will hamper teachers' performance. In addition, teacher performance is deficient due to the lack of workshops and the assumption that the teaching profession is only limited to earning income. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effect of professional allowances and teacher professionalism on teachers at the level of early childhood education.Design/methods/approach – This study uses explanatory research with a quantitative approach. Sampling in this study uses a saturated sample technique, which means that all populations are used as respondents. The data collection method used a questionnaire with a Likert scale. The questionnaires were distributed to all early childhood education teachers in Bergas District, Semarang Regency, who received professional allowances to be filled out by respondents. The data that has been collected is then analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis.Findings – The results of the t-test show that the regression coefficient of the professional allowance variable is 0.621, with a significance of 0.001. it means that partially the professional allowance has a positive effect on teacher performance. Then, the variable of teacher professionalism has a regression coefficient of 0.795 with a significance value of 0.000 which means that partially teacher professionalism has a positive effect on teacher performance. Meanwhile, the results of the F-test show that the F value is 20,130 and is significant at 0.000. It means that professional allowances and teacher professionalism can simultaneously affect teacher performance.Research implications/limitations – This research is limited to two independent variables, and the research location is only in one area. Future research is expected to explore more deeply the factors that can affect the performance of Early Childhood Education Programs teachers with a broader research location. Practical implications – This research is expected to provide input to early childhood education teachers, school institutions, and education offices related to teacher performance, especially in Bergas District, Semarang Regency. The implication that needs to be applied to keep teacher performance high and optimal is to pay attention to the professional allowances given to teachers and teacher professionalism.Originality/value – This study adds teacher professionalism as one of the factors that can affect teacher performance. This research also makes Early Childhood Education Programs teachers research respondents.

Paper type Research paper
Analysis of the Application of Project-Based Learning on Children's Independence: Case Study at the American Academy Casablanca Morocco
Authors: Kamil Nurhusna , Sultan Haseena
Published: December 2022

Independence is one of the life skills that individuals must possess, especially in early childhood. This ability must be introduced and instilled earlier in children. Independence has been taught by parents from home and even continues when children enter the world of education with the help of teachers. Parents will feel many impacts when instilling independence is implemented earlier, one of which is the absence of dependence on children to complete their tasks. The research method used is qualitative with a case study approach. This research aims to use a case study approach to see the application of project-based learning for children's independence at the American Academy Casablanca in Morocco. The target research was aimed at the American Academy Casablanca school in Morocco with a large population of 10 children, all used as research samples with two teachers. Data sources were obtained from secondary data and primary data. The secondary data researchers obtained from one of the teachers who taught at the institution, while the primary data was obtained from books and articles related to the research. Data collection techniques include interviews and results of documentation. While data analysis starts from the stages of data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions, and verification as needed. The research found that there is a link between the application of this learning model to children's independence during the media selection process and activities during learning. The findings from this study show that there is a significant effect of the application of project-based learning on independence in early childhood so that it can be used as an alternative in applying this ability as well as other abilities according to the desired educational goals.
Innovation As a Factor of Changing the Productivity of Enterprises: Measurement and Interpretation Issues
Authors:   Economic Research Institute FEB RAS, Domnich Yegor
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this аrticle is to present the current state of empirical research in the field of assessing the impact of innovations on enterprise productivity, detailing the problems of statistical measurement of innovations and meaningful interpretation of accumulated results. To study a sample of scientific papers devoted to the quantitative analysis of the impact of innovations on productivity, the methods of multifactorial systematization, critical analysis, content analysis and synthetic generalization were used. The problems of statistical measurement and consistent interpretation are analyzed in the context of four levels: innovation as an economic phenomenon; innovation as a factor of productivity change in the economy of a particular country; innovation as a factor of comparative economic dynamics in the global scale and innovation as a factor of industrial development in Russia. Conclusions and Relevance. In the modern economy, innovations are an independent factor of production, different from scientific research, patented inventions, material and technical base and other factors. The impact of innovations is often insignificant against the background of other factors and (or) negative. Microeconomic studies carried out on the basis of the results of surveys of enterprises are strongly limited in terms of regional, sectoral and intertemporal coverage of the economy. The dominance of the subjective approach to measuring innovation and the CDM model to assess the relationship between innovation and productivity leads to the accumulation of less informative results. The analytical potential of mainstream approaches to the problem of assessing the impact of innovations on productivity is wearing out and it will not be possible to compensate for their weaknesses without losing comparability in the near future
The Association between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Glycated Haemoglobin A1c (Hba1c) Level in Diabetes Mellitus Type II Patient
Authors: Dewi Anna Mailasari Kusuma , Handayani Peny , Rachma Devi Elvina , Limijadi Edward Kurnia Setiawan
Published: December 2022

Abstract Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic condition characterized by repetitive episodes of upper airway collapse, apnea, and arousal during sleep. OSA and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are common comorbid conditions. Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is an approximation of an individual’s average blood glucose level for the prior two to three months, and therefore is considered to be a major index for monitoring glycaemic control in diabetic patientsObjective: This study aimed to examine the association between OSA and HbA1c levels in T2DM patients.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. The study assesses the association between OSA and HbA1c levels in 75 T2DM patients. OSA in the patient was asses with Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) questionnaire. HbA1c values were obtained from the patient’s records. Data presented in mean ± SD, max, and min. Correlations analyses using Pearson correlation coefficient with p < 0.05 were considered statistically significant.Results: A total of 75 T2DM has a mean BMI were 25.26 ± 48.31 kg/m2 with mean HbA1c levels of about 7.1 ± 0.19%. The mean ESS score was 5 ± 0.429. The very weak correlation between OSA and BMI was statistically significant, r = 0.213; p = 0.047. Meanwhile, a very weak correlation between OSA and HbA1c levels was not statistically significant, r = 0.137; p = 0.242Conclusion: Among adults with T2DM, the correlation between OSA with HbA1c was not statistically significant
The Effect of Folic Acid Adjuvant on Cognitive Function on Patients with Chronic Schizophrenia
Authors: Sofa Yulia Ratna , Wardani Natalia Dewi , Sari Linda Kartika , Hadiati Titis , Muflihatunnaimah Muflihatunnaimah
Published: December 2022

ABSTRACT   Background: Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder that associated with daily life and social function deterioration and could be accompanied with cognitive deficits. Meanwhile, hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) is the increasing homocysteine (Hcy) level which might be the one of biological factor in schizophrenia. In recent study with healthy subjects, it was known that there was a correlation between total Hcy level and cognitive function. Folic acid is part of water-soluble vitamin B and expected to have important role in oxidative stress by preventing hyperhomocysteinemia.Objective: This study aimed to elaborate the effect of folic acid adjuvant to improve cognitive function in chronic schizophrenia patients.Methods: This was a double-blinded randomized controlled trial with pre and post-test clinical trial design. This study included 32 patients in control group and 32 patients in treatment group. MOCA-INA score was examined in all subjects on the first day. Then, all subjects were given standard antipsychotic treatment plus folic acid adjuvant / placebo during 3 week of hospitalized treatment and 1 week of outpatient treatment. When the 4-week treatment finished, the subjects were followed by MOCA-INA post-test.Results: In this study, we had the significant difference of pre and post-test MOCA-INA score in the control group (p<0.001), significant difference of pre and post-test MOCA-INA score in the treatment group (p<0.001), and significant difference of post-test MOCA-INA score between the control and treatment group (p<0.001).Conclusion: Folic acid adjuvants significantly improved cognitive function in chronic schizophrenic patients.
Comparison of Saline Infusion Sonohisterography (SIS) and Histeroscopy Examination in Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Authors: Trisanto Apdhika Kristian , Tjahjanto Hary
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is bleeding from the uterus that is longer than usual or that occurs at an irregular time, affecting 20% of the adolescent age group, and 50% of women aged 40-50 years in Indonesia. The causes of AUB are pregnancy, anovulatory dysfunction, uterine leiomyoma, endometrial polyps, endometrial hyperplasia, or endometrial carcinoma. This study aims to compare the accuracy of Saline Infusion Sonohysterography (SIS), hysteroscopy and endometrial histopathology in determining pathological abnormalities in women with AUB.Material and Method: This cross sectional diagnostic study was conducted at General Hospital dr. Kariadi Semarang and its network hospitals in June 2020. Samples were determined by consecutive sampling, including married women, not pregnant, had no genital infection and did not present with any malignancy. Histopathological examination of the endometrium is the gold standard for AUB diagnosis. Research data were obtained from secondary data from patient's medical records including demographic characteristics, clinical history, pregnancy history, SIS examination data, hysteroscopy and endometrial histopathology.Result: There were 51 subjects with a mean age of 31.67 ± 5.21 years. The most common complaints were intermenstrual bleeding (37.3%), followed by irregular menstrual bleeding (21.6%), heavy menstrual bleeding (13.7%), and amenorrhea (5.9%). Sensitivity value of SIS examination ranged from 81.5-100% and specificity ranged from 30.77-100%. Hysteroscopy has a sensitivity value range of 87.5-98% and a specificity value of 62.5-100%.Conclusion: SIS examination could be an alternative for endometrial structural abnormalities diagnosis in AUB if hysteroscopy is unavailable.
The Role of Membrane, Feed Characteristic and Process Parameters on RED Power Generation
Authors: Susanto Heru , Fitrianingtyas Meike , Widiasa I Nyoman , Istirokhatun Titik , Fahni Yunita , Abdurahman Assalaam Umar
Published: December 2022

Reverse electrodialysis (RED) is a renewable energy-generating SGE technique using energy from salinity gradients. This research investigates the effect of membrane and feed characteristics on reverse electrodialysis (RED) power generation. Some investigations on the process parameters effect for the complement of the main study were also conducted. The generated power of RED was measured using power density analysis. The experiments were performed using artificial seawater varied from 0 to 1 g/L NaCl for diluted salt water and from 0 to 40 g/L NaCl for concentrated salt water. In a study of ions type, NaCl non-pa is used to represent monovalent ions, and MgSO4 represents divalent ions. The results showed that the highest voltage generation is 2.004 volts by 14 cells number of the RED membrane utilizing a RED self-made laboratory scale. The power density was enhanced by raising the flow rate (0.10 L/min), concentration difference (40 g/L), and the presence of electrode rinse solution. Further, the ion type (monovalent, divalent, and multivalent) influenced the resulting RED power density, where the divalent ion (MgSO4) 's power density was greater than that of the monovalent ion (NaCl). The resistance and selectivity of the membrane were the major keys for the power generation of RED
Diversity of hymenopteran families associated to quinoa crop in Algeria (case of Biskra province)
Authors: SEGHIR Hasna , TARAI Nacer , TAHAR-CHAOUCHE Souad
Published: December 2022

The quinoa (Chenopodium quinoaWilld.) crop is originated from Andean region (South America). Its nutritional values as well as its drought climate and water salinity tolerant character have motivated many countries such as Algeria to adapt such a plant culture. This study aims to assess entomofauna from Hymenoptera order in terms of composition and functional diversity. We aim also to evaluate the consequences of the expansion and uncommon crop on the hymenopteran composition. For the first field trial, the survey was carried out in Biskra province during 2018-2019. The Shannon Wiener index and evenness indices were used to measure family’s diversity. The results revealed that 1737 specimens were identified into forty families and 166 species. Formicidae species were the most abundant with 68 % of total number of individuals, followed by Braconidae with 7 % and Crabronidae with 5 %. As well, diversity collected with yellow pan traps was more important in winter and spring seasons. As the functional groups, results indicated the presence of three major groups; parasitoids, pollinators and predators. The parasitoid group is the richest one.
Frost hardiness of apple generative buds during dormancy
Authors: SZALAY László , BAKOS József László , TÓTH Magdolna
Published: December 2022

The success of apple production is influenced by frost damages. Occurrence of extreme temperatures is increasing worldwide because of global warming, so the risk of frost damages is also increasing in apple orchards during dormancy and blooming time. In our work the frost hardiness of flower buds of eight apple cultivars was observed with artificial freezing tests during four subsequent dormancy periods in Hungary. The studied cultivar assortment contained two standard commercial cultivars (‘Gala’, ‘Idared’), two scab-resistant cultivars from abroad breeding programmes (‘Florina’, ‘Prima’) and four new Hungarian multi-resistant (mainly scab-resistant) cultivars (‘Artemisz’, ‘Cordelia’, ‘Hesztia’, ‘Rosmerta’). There were remarkable differences between cultivars and years from the aspect of frost hardiness of generative overwintering organs. At the end of hardening period, in January, the LT50 values of flower buds were between -22.4 °C and -30.4 °C according to cultivar and year. LT50 means the temperature causing 50 % frost damage in the flower buds of the certain cultivar in the certain time. ‘Gala’ and ‘Florina’ were the most frost hardy, while ‘Prima’, ‘Cordelia’ and ‘Idared’ the most sensitive to frost. Cold hardiness values of flower buds of ‘Artemisz’, ‘Rosmerta’ and ‘Hesztia’ cultivars were regularly between the values of two extreme groups. In winters with inappropriate weather the generative overwintering organs were unable to reach the genetically possible frost hardiness of them.
Effects of high vitamin and micro-mineral supplementation on growth performance and pork quality of finishing pigs under heat stress
Authors: ORTEGA Arth David Sol Valmoria , BABINSZKY László , RÓZSÁNÉ-VÁRSZEGI Zsófia , OZSVÁTH Xénia Erika , ORIEDO Ogonji Humphrey , OLÁH János , SZABÓ Csaba
Published: December 2022

The objective of this study was to determine the effects of heat stress (HS) on the production performance of fattening pigs and whether the supplementation of vitamins (C and E) and micro-minerals (Se and Zn) at increased concentrations can mitigate HS adverse effects. Thirty six Danbred hybrid barrows (65.1 ± 2.81 kg) were randomly distributed into four treatments 1) HS (28.9 ± 0.9 °C, RH- 60.4 ± 4.3 %) + control diet (HC), 2) HS + diet 1 (HT1), 3) HS + diet 2 (HT2), and 4) thermo-neutral conditions (19.5 ± 0.9 °C, RH- 85.9 ± 7.3 %) + control diet (TC). Bodyweight and feed intake were measured weekly for four weeks. After the experiment, six pigs from each treatment were slaughtered, and the longissimus lumborum muscle was sampled to evaluate meat quality. At week four, HS significantly affected pig body weight (p < 0.05). However, the other parameters were not significantly affected by HS,while slight improvements in these parameters were observed by supplementing vitamins and micro-minerals in the diet of the pigs despite exposure to HS. Therefore, the pigs used in the study showed resilience to adverse effects of HS on growth and meat quality parameters. The content of vitamins C and E and microminerals Se and Zn in the diet seems to play an important role in resilience to HS, therefore their requirement and supplementation should be carefully evaluated.
Does gender matter in online courses? A view through the lens of the community of inquiry
Authors: Cho Moon-Heum , Lim Seongmi , Lim Jieun , Kim Onjoo
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether gender differences exist in relationships between the three presences – teaching, cognitive and social – in the community of inquiry (CoI) model and online students’ learning experiences measured with perceived learning and course satisfaction. Participants were 657 undergraduates taking online courses at a university in South Korea. Results showed significant differences in sub-elements of cognitive and social presence by gender. In addition, regression analyses revealed that sub-elements of the CoI predicted online students’ perceived learning and course satisfaction differently by gender. A discussion explains gender differences in online courses in South Korea in which a prerecorded video was the principal modality of learning. Finally, practical implications to enhance diverse students’ success are proposed from the perspective of the CoI model.
Implications for practice or policy:

Despite the development of the CoI specifically for a discussion-based online course, it can still be used to predict students’ learning experiences in video-based online learning.
Considering gender difference when designing and developing an online course may enhance student learning experiences in online learning.
Changing the way the videos are created may contribute to enhancing the three presences in the CoI model, which essentially improve online students’ learning experiences.
Yugoslavia and the Balkan unity, 1925–1930
Authors: Mićić Srđan
Published: December 2022

This paper analyzes policies of the Yugoslav foreign ministers Momčilo Ninčić and Vojislav Marinković towards the ideas of the Balkan unity. Not only were both of them prominent political figures, but also economists and in several mandates ministers of finance, national economy, trade (and industry) and/or construction. Therefore the aim is to analyze their views on the political unification and economic co-operation between the Balkan states, and factors that provided opportunities or stood as constraints to the implementation of their plans. Chronologically, the paper covers the period from the beginning of the Locarno period in the Balkans to the beginning of the Balkan Conferences. The paper is primarily based on the Yugoslav and Bulgarian archival sources, domestic and foreign published sources, and scientific literature.
Flawiusz Patrycjusz, konsul roku 500
Authors: Leszka Mirosław
Published: December 2022

Artykuł poświęcony jest Flawiuszowi Patrycjuszowi, konsulowi roku 500. Przez kilkanaście lat był on bliskim współpracownikiem cesarza Anastazjusza, który powierzał mu odpowiedzialne zadania zarówno w sferze wojskowej, cywilnej, jak i religijnej, co świadczyło o tym, że mu ufał i go doceniał. W czasie wy[1]borów władcy w lipcu 518 r. to prawdopodobnie on został okrzyknięty cesarzem przez gwardzistów podległych Celerowi, magistrowi officiorum. Wybór ten został utrącony przez podwładnych Justyna, komesa excubitores. W początkach panowania Justyna I (schyłek 518 początek 519 r.) po zrealizowaniu interwencji w Edessie — wobec tamtejszego biskupa Pawła — popadł w niełaskę, został pozbawiony majątku i skazany na wygnanie. Po tym wydarzeniu znika ze źródeł.
Wybrane aspekty wolności w kontekście przemian globalizacyjnych
Authors: Górecka Jagoda
Published: December 2022

Throughout history ethical and philosophical thought has been shaping various concepts of freedom. Global transitions and significant changes within economic, sociopolitical and cultural structures have raised new questions on postmodern human condition and the sphere of axiology. The paper presents selected aspects of freedom in the context of globalization according to the works of Emmanuel Lévinas and Zygmunt Bauman. A postulated concept of freedom is defined in relation to criteria such as dialogue, encounter, inter-subjectivity and responsibility, that are the foundations for tradition of the philosophy of dialogue. The article aims at highlighting social challenges and chances, in terms of the fast-changing world, and outlines the importance of discussing the problem of freedom in dialogical approach in the 21st century.
Students’ perception of distance learning of a foreign language
Authors: Hinc Jolanta , Jarosz Adam
Published: December 2022

The following paper addresses online learning in the Covid-19 pandemic and focuses on foreign language learning in the context of foreign language courses in higher education. The aim of the study is to investigate e-courses which the pandemic caused to become a substitute for face-to-face courses. Interviews were conducted with students from the University of Gdańsk and the Academy of Music in Gdańsk to find out their opinions. The research findings showed that organisation-related aspects, such as time saved, convenience or the ability to work professionally and study at the same time, were recognised as positives of online learning, while the actual educational goals, such as effectiveness, motivation and group collaboration, were seen rather as negatives of the situation. The work of teachers and their commitment were viewed positively. We did not recognise any major differences between online teaching and face-to-face interaction in this respect.
Czy europejska inicjatywa obywatelska może służyć zmniejszeniu deficytu demokratycznego w Unii Europejskiej? Uwagi na podstawie wniosku Minority SafePack
Authors: Kielin-Maziarz Joanna
Published: December 2022

Przedmiotem artykułu jest próba odpowiedzi na pytanie o rolę, jaką w zmniejszeniu deficytu demokratycznego Unii odgrywa europejska inicjatywa obywatelska (EIO). Efektywność tej instytucji została poddana analizie na przykładzie wniosku dotyczącego przyjęcia zmian, które miałby służyć zapewnieniu szerszej ochrony praw mniejszości narodowych i językowych oraz wzmocnieniu różnorodności kulturowej i językowej w UE – Minority SafePack. W tekście dokonana została analiza przyczyn, które skłoniły Komisję do zajęcia negatywnego stanowiska. Z jednej strony należy do nich sama tematyka wniosku. Unia Europejska w uzasadnieniu odmowy jego przyjęcia podaje, że w stosunku do wielu z zawartych w nim propozycji nie ma kompetencji. Ponadto zauważalna jest także ogólna niechęć UE do zajmowania się problemami mniejszości, wynikająca przede wszystkim z faktu, że dotykają one kwestii o newralgicznym charakterze dla państw członkowskich, jak np. tożsamość narodowa, różnorodność językowa. Z drugiej zaś – odrzucenie wniosku stanowi wyraz ogólnej tendencji. Komisja jest bardzo sceptyczna wobec wniosków składanych w ramach EIO, odmawiając im w przewarzającej mierze rejestracji. Taki stan rzeczy z pewnością nie pozwala na mówienie o efektywności EIO jako narzędzia przyczyniającego się do zmniejszenia deficytu demokratycznego w UE.
O zjawisku uścisku imperatywnego i życiu człowieka w dwóch ‘domach’ i dwóch podwójnych helisach w kontekście ‘języka państwowego’
Authors: Puppel Stanisław
Published: December 2022

Human language as the most complex communication system on Earth is the ‘home’ of Man. As such, it is the most expressive indicator of humanness. It also constitutes the domain of human alienation from the rest of the living world. However, the entire living world shares and is subject to what may be called the ‘biological imperative’ with its Universal (exceptionless) Mechanism of the Grip of Biological Imperative. The Mechanism, which is a part of the Behavioural Gematon realized through the operations of sensing, acting, doing, performing, expressing, and communicating, lies at the base of all behaviour. It is additionally and quite naturally present in human linguistic-communicative behaviour. The latter is, in turn, subject to the Mechanism of the Grip of Linguistic Imperative. The so-called ‘state language’, or the language generated by the ‘soft’ institution of the state, is regarded as being a direct and most expressive instance of linguistic-communicative imperativeness, whose social reception tends to be loaded with a whole plethora of negative emotions.
Postmodern and postcolonial elements in Leonard Cohen`s oeuvre
Authors: Adamskich Karolina
Published: December 2022

The article, apart from examining briefly the reception of Leonard Cohen`s art and persona by the critics, presents him also as a writer preoccupied with ethical issues. It will be demonstrated that, along with creating his own eclectic spiritual system by synthesizing elements borrowed from different religions and wisdom traditions, Cohen has been also influenced by the socio-political situation in Canada and worldwide. Hence, Cohen`s art will be discussed in relation to the post-Holocaust reality, the Quiet Revolution in Quebec, the sexual liberation, the process of Canada becoming a “postmodern country”, as well as cultural changes, such as the shifting position of the popular culture. The article aims also at highlighting the postcolonial and postmodern elements in Cohen`s oeuvre, inasmuch as Cohen has been argued to be one of the first Canadian representatives of these literary trends.
Assessment of fetal heart aortic and pulmonary valve annulus area by three-dimensional ultrasonography: reference curves and applicability in congenital heart diseases
Authors: Chagas Caroline Cervante , Siqueira Pontes Ana Letícia , Bravo-Valenzuela Nathalie Jeanne , Peixoto Alberto Borges , Mappa Ilenia , Viscardi Clementina , Rizzo Giuseppe , Araujo Júnior Edward
Published: December 2022

Objectives

To determine reference curves for fetal aortic and pulmonary valve annulus area by three-dimensional ultrasonography using the spatio-temporal image correlation (STIC) in the rendering mode, and to ascertain its applicability in congenital heart disease (CHD).

Methods

We performed a retrospective cross-sectional study of 328 normal fetuses and 42 fetuses with CHD between 20 and 33 weeks 6 days of gestation. The outflow plane view of the great vessels was used to measure the areas of the valvar annuli, and the measurements were performed in systole. A linear regression model adjusted according to the determination coefficient (R2) was utilized to construct the reference intervals. The concordance correlation coefficient (CCC) was used to calculate the reproducibility of the mitral and tricuspid valve areas.

Results

The mean ± standard deviation (SD) of the aortic and pulmonary valve annulus areas ranged from 6.6 ± 1.2 to 32.9 ± 1.1 mm2 and 10.7 ± 1.3 to 40.3 ± 1.2 mm2, respectively. We observed a linear relationship and strong positive correlation between the area of the aortic and pulmonary valve annuli with r=0.97 and 0.96, respectively. Good intra (CCC=0.99) and interobserver agreement (CCC=0.98) was observed for the measurement of the aortic valve annulus area. A good intra (CCC=0.99) and interobserver (CCC=0.97) agreement was also observed for the measurement of the pulmonary valve annulus area. The mean ± SD of the difference of the areas of the aortic and pulmonary valve annuli between the normal fetuses and those with CHD were −1.801 ± 1.429 mm2 (p=0.208) and −1.033 ± 1.467 mm2 (p<0.0001), respectively.

Conclusions

The reference curves for the areas of the aortic and pulmonary valve annuli of fetal hearts were determined, and showed good inter and intraobserver reproducibility. The constructed reference curves showed applicability in different types of CHD.
Research of the thermal effect on the Fe–Cr–Al alloy foil in the initial state and with the deposited secondary support
Authors: Khussain Bolatbek , Brodskiy Alexandr , Sass Alexandr , Teltayev Bagdat , Rakhmetova Kenjegul
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this work is to study the influence of thermal effect on the surface morphology of the Fe–Cr–Al (Kh15Yu5) alloy foil and the elemental composition of the surface layers. Also, studies have been carried out on the physicochemical characteristics of the primary support with the deposited secondary support in the initial state and within the temperature range from 25 to 900 °C. The research was carried out on a JSM 6610 LV, JEOL scanning electron microscope with an installed INCA Energy 450 energy-dispersive microanalysis system. Before depositing secondary support (aluminum oxide), for a stronger adhesion to the foil metal, the foil surface was pretreated with a phosphating solution. It was found that during heating up the elemental composition of the surface layer of the Kh15Yu5-alloy foil does not remain constant and depends on the mode of thermal effect. This implies the possibility of changing the adhesion and adsorption properties of the foil surface, as well as the need to take this into account when depositing secondary support and an active phase to the foil. Studies have shown that the applied methods for phosphatizing and depositing secondary support to the foil surface make it possible to obtain a quite resistant coating. No peeling of the secondary support from the foil surface is observed during high-temperature treatment in the air.
About the Content of Educational Research in Mathematics in the Framework of Educational Practices for Obtaining Primary Skills of Research Work
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University, Taranova Marina V.
Published: December 2022

The article is devoted to the problem of structuring and filling the content of educational research for educational practices for obtaining primary skills of research work, which are carried out during the preparation of a mathematics teacher. The emphasis is placed on the content component of educational research. It is shown that the lack of purposeful work on the development of methodological knowledge both in the field of mathematics and in the field of teaching methods does not have a positive effect on the development of research methods. The results of research on the stages of assimilation of research methods are presented. Examples of the content of educational tasks are given, by means of which students / undergraduates are introduced into a state of independent scientific search. The novelty of the proposed solution lies in the idea of the influence of a systematic approach in the organization of educational research within the framework of practices for obtaining primary skills of research work on the final results of the functioning of this system. The arguments of the direct influence of the developed system of practices on the effectiveness of the organized educational process are presented.
Eye Tracking as a Tool for Evaluating Electronic Presentations by Russian and Foreign Students
Authors:   Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University (LETI), Ababkova Marianna Yu. , Rozova Natalya K. ,   Peter the Great Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University
Published: December 2022

Eye tracking research involved into educational process yields objective visualized data on the compliance of a product, interface or content with the goals and objectives of users. The mechanisms of controlling visual attention, interest and cognitive load are of importance in pedagogical research based on eye tracking. The article discusses the results of a pilot study to understand the perception of electronic presentations by Russian and foreign students based on eye tracking technique. A total of 10 respondents took part in the study, the purpose was to test eye tracking as a tool for evaluating and tailoring the textual and visual parts of a presentation. The hypothesis of the study about the difference in the strategies of studying presentations for Russian and foreign students was confirmed. Gaze plots, heat maps and total viewing time as a result of the study render the main strategies of students’ interaction with the electronic presentations’ content. The data provides the educational practitioners with the insights on honing the educational content to different categories of students. It is recommended to carry out further research to study the multimodal stimuli of static and dynamic presentations in the process of perception of lecture material.
Improving the Technique of Basic Athleticism Exercises
Authors:   Siberian Federal University, Danilova Elena N. , Ulanov Vladimir N. ,   Siberian Federal University, Cherepanova Anna A. ,   Siberian Federal University, Sabinin Leonid T. ,   Siberian Federal University
Published: December 2022

The article deals with the problems of training instructors and trainers-teachers in athletics and insufficient terminological literacy of specialists in the field of athletics and strength training. The purpose of the article is to identify the main mistakes in the use of universal athletics and find ways to cover them. Proposal of analysis of such basic errors during execution with disclosure of the reasons for their occurrence. The review presents the main areas of work for passenger cars to eliminate possible errors when performing basic exercises.
Self-Presentation in Social Networks Depending on Personal Characteristics
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University, Veterok Ekaterina V.
Published: December 2022

The article presents the specifics of self-presentation in social networks, depending on personal characteristics. The specificity of social networks as one of the means of self-presentation of subjects is analyzed. It is noted that the manifestation of oneself in social networks is due to various personal characteristics. The main foreign studies devoted to the study of the relationship between personal characteristics and the publication of photos by users in social networks are analyzed. In the process of theoretical analysis, it was found that extroversion is the most significant predictor for most categories of photographs, which include: self-portraits, traveling with friends, traveling alone, family activities, classes with friends, meetings, artistic leisure, intellectual leisure, indoor physical leisure, outdoor physical leisure, casual shots, interests and hobbies, photos of attractive people and others. The main categories of photos published by users of social networks are highlighted. The results of an empirical study of the specifics of self-presentation in social networks through the publication of various types of photos, depending on personal characteristics, are presented.
Socio-psychological adaptation of students from indigenous minorities of the North, Siberia and the Far East to college in a new sociocultural environment: A theoretical model
Authors:   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Miklyaeva Anastasia Vladimirovna , Pezhemskaya Julia Sergeevna ,   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Khoroshikh Valeriya Viktorovna ,   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Baeva Irina Alexandrovna ,   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia
Published: December 2022

Introduction. The study examines the psychological, academic, social and cultural adaptation of indigenous students to a vocational school environment with a focus on representatives of indigenous peoples from the North, Siberia and the Far East. The purpose of the research is to model the processes of students’ socio-psychological adaptation to vocational college in a new socio-cultural environment. Materials and Methods. The systematic scholarly literature review was conducted in 2022 using the following search engines and electronic bibliographic databases: Google Scholar, Scopus, RSCI, and ERIC. The analysis included Russian and English language articles published between 2000 and 2022 reporting the results of the original empirical research on the problem of student adjustment to college in a changing socio-cultural environment. Of the 975 articles selected for systematic analysis, 68 sources met the search criteria. Results. A systematic literature review enabled us to identify two groups of social psychological resources for student adaptation to college in the new sociocultural environment: individual resources (individual psychological and academic) and environmental resources (including educational environment within the college and system of interpersonal relations). Based on the results of the systematic review, a theoretical model of the socio-psychological adjustment of the students (representatives of indigenous minorities of the North, Siberia and the Far East) to the vocational education institution in the new socio-cultural environment, which describes the procedural and structural elements of the adjustment process, as well as the interplay of personal, meso- and macro-environmental adaptation resources is proposed. Conclusions. The theoretical adaptation model of Students from Indigenous Minorities of the North, Siberia students, created on the basis of a systematic analysis of the literature, makes it possible to develop on its basis the technology for assessing the adaptation resources of the students of the CIS and DV and the measures of psychological, educational and social support for students belonging to the risk group, to the development of programs to prevent academic mismatch and student dropout. The prospects of the study include empirical verification of the proposed model.
Influence of educational models on the formation of research competence in future government and public administration workers
Authors:   Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Gorbacheva Natalya Viktorovna , Filatova Nataliya Gennadevna ,   Siberian Institute of Management - branch of Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
Published: December 2022

Introduction. The article examines the problem of improving the quality of Economics and Management education in the Russian Federation and contributes to the ongoing discussions on methodological issues of modern economics. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the impact of educational models on the development of research competence in future government and public administration workers. Materials and Methods. The study involves theoretical analysis and reviewing scholarly literature on the problems of the methodology of economic research, as well as studying the experience of implementing practice-oriented models of educational design at the Siberian Institute of Management, a branch of Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, with the focus on 38.03.04 Government and municipal administration undergraduate program. Results. The authors have substantiated the influence of educational models on the development of research competence of future government and public administration workers. The authors have classified methodological approaches to economic studies and revealed the peculiarities of implementing five types of educational design for teaching economic disciplines. Depending on the conceptual foundations, educational models are distinguished according to: the clarification of educational goals, the level of formalization of learning outcomes, and requirements for assessment tools used. The use of educational design models contributes to development of research skills in different ways: some of them are aimed at developing the set of research competencies; the others can be used in order to develop only certain types of skills. Conclusions. The application of educational models involves the integration of scientific achievements into the educational process and contributes to the development of the research competence in future government and public administration workers. Research competence is determined by the maturity of metric, political economy, and narrative economic analysis skills and depends on the educational model employed. The systematization of educational models proposed by the authors makes it possible to identify criteria for choosing an effective model depending on the educational goal.