bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Forest bees need compositionally diverse canopies
Authors: Traylor Clayton R. , Ulyshen Michael D. , Bragg Don C. , McHugh Joseph V.
Published: March 2024

Forests provide critical habitats for pollinating insects, including forest-dependent and habitat generalist species, yet it is unknown how these assemblages are shaped by overstory tree composition. We sampled bees in closed canopy plots in the southeastern United States representing a continuum of forest age and tree composition, from younger conifer-dominated forests to older forests dominated by deciduous broadleaf trees. Species-specific responses of bees to forest composition, and the influence of their traits on responses, were estimated using a joint species distribution model. Additionally, we investigated species richness trends of nesting, sociality, and phenological trait groups. Forest composition greatly influenced bee species occurrence: 48% of species had positive relationships with the diversity of insect-pollinated broadleaf trees and 46% had negative relationships with the proportion of conifer basal area. Bee species with early phenological activity drove these responses and richness patterns supported these trends. Our results indicate that phenology is an important factor determining bee species’ forest dependency and sensitivity to forest composition in this region. We conclude that diverse broadleaf forests are crucial to maintaining bee diversity by providing floral resources that support forest-dependent species even in closed canopy conditions. Conifer forests can also provide valuable habitat to bee pollinators when restored to open canopy conditions. However, because no traits are indicative of conifer forest dependency and bee species respond to understory flora rather than tree attributes, open conifer forests may more strongly favor habitat generalists than forest specialists.
Gelingensbedingungen für die affektive Förderung von Kindern durch einen Robotik-Making-Kurs
Authors: Greifenstein Luisa , Wasmeier Ewald , Heuer Ute , Fraser Gordon
Published: March 2024

Algorithmisches Denken wird vermehrt bereits in der Grundschule gefördert. Während diese aktuelle Entwicklung die Lehrkräfte insbesondere bei der Unterstützung der Schüler:innen vor Herausforderungen stellt, liegt eine besondere Chance in der Förderung von affektiven Komponenten wie Interesse und Motivation. Dazu werden häufig spielerische und handlungsorientierte Methoden und Aufgaben eingesetzt, wofür sich wiederum der Ansatz der Maker-Education besonders eignet. In diesem Beitrag wird daher ein Robotik-Making-Kurs beschrieben und werden erste empirische Befunde diskutiert. In dem Kurs baute jedes Kind in vier Stunden seinen eigenen Roboter zusammen, indem es selbsttätig schraubte, steckte, verleimte, lötete und verkabelte. In weiteren vier Stunden wurde der Roboter mithilfe einer kindgerechten Entwicklungsumgebung programmiert. Um Gelingensbedingungen für affektiv förderliche Unterstützungsmassnahmen abzuleiten, führten wir eine Studie mit 45 Kindern im Alter von neun bis elf Jahren durch. Dazu wurden die Schwierigkeiten der Kinder während des Zusammenbauens und des Programmierens notiert. Daraus konnten mehrere Kriterien abgeleitet werden, die zu häufigen Schwierigkeiten führen. Zudem wurde jeweils nach Abschluss des Bauens und des Programmierens der erlebte Spass als Vorstufe intrinsischer Motivation abgefragt. So konnte festgestellt werden, dass Schwierigkeiten, die die Autonomie oder das Kompetenzerleben einschränken, mit vermindertem Spass einhergehen. Abschliessend werden daher Handlungsempfehlungen diskutiert, die affektiv förderliche Making-Aktivitäten im Unterricht ermöglichen sollen.
Das Konzept der Superblocks zwischen neoliberalen Stadtpolitiken und Mobilitätswende : eine kritische Analyse am Beispiel der Stadt Offenbach am Main
Authors: Funk Lena , Horsch Luisa , Jäger Ludwig
Published: March 2024

Diese Forschungsarbeit analysiert die Rolle des Superblock-Konzepts in neoliberalen Stadtpolitiken am Beispiel der Stadt Offenbach am Main. Die Stadt, einst von industrieller Bedeutung, kämpft seit dem Ende des Fordismus mit finanziellen Schwierigkeiten, die zu einer restriktiven Austeritätspolitik geführt haben. Auf der Suche nach einer positiven Imageveränderung und im Wettbewerb um einkommensstarke Bevölkerungsschichten und Unternehmen initiierte Offenbach verschiedene Strategiepapiere und neue Stadtentwicklungsprojekte. Die Idee, den Offenbacher Stadtteil Nordend im Stile eines Superblocks umzugestalten, wird seit kurzem von verschiedenen Akteur*innen in der Stadt diskutiert. Bei Superblocks handelt es sich um eine grundlegende Transformation des Straßenraumes durch die Neugestaltung des Verkehrs in kleinteilige Abschnitte. Der motorisierte Individualverkehr wird umgeleitet und Freiflächen für die kollektive Nutzung entstehen. Die Forschungsarbeit basiert auf sechs qualitativen Expert*innen-Interviews mit verschiedenen Akteur*innen aus Offenbach. Durch die Interviews konnten die Einschätzungen der Expert*innen zum Superblock-Konzept sowie dessen Verhältnis zur Stadtentwicklungspolitik Offenbachs analysiert werden. Sie betonen die grundsätzliche Eignung des Nordends für die Implementierung des Superblock-Konzepts. Als Instrument der Mobilitätswende könnten Superblocks den öffentlichen Raum transformieren, die Lebensqualität steigern und speziell den im Nordend lebenden einkommensschwachen Haushalten zugutekommen. Dennoch zeigt sich in den Interviews eine Ambivalenz zum Superblock-Konzept im Kontext der Stadtentwicklungspolitik, insbesondere im Hinblick auf finanzielle Herausforderungen und Probleme der Umsetzung. Deutlich wird die prekäre finanzielle Situation Offenbachs im Kontext der Neoliberalisierung des Städtischen, deren Auswirkungen sich an den Aushandlungen über das Konzept der Superblocks exemplarisch äußert. Die Studie zeigt die Widersprüchlichkeiten eines innovativen Mobilitätskonzeptes innerhalb neoliberaler Stadtpolitiken auf und fragt nach dem Zusammenhang von Mobilitätsforschung und kritischer Stadtforschung.
Überlegungen zu einer (m)achtsamen Kirche
Authors: Hoffmann Christine Wenona
Published: March 2024

Die ökonomische Ungleichheit nimmt weltweit zu. Schon bei seiner ersten Audienz forderte Papst Franziskus im Jahr 2013 „Ich möchte eine arme Kirche und eine Kirche für die Armen.“ Kann dies eine sinnvolle Perspektive auch für die evangelische Kirche sein? Christine Wenona Hoffmann und Lukas Ohly beleuchten diese Frage aus der Perspektive ihrer jeweiligen Fachdisziplinen.
Ein Blick zurück : das akademische Jahr 2022/23
Authors: Wenzel Catherina , Dücker Malte
Published: March 2024

Ein erkenntnis- und ereignisreiches Jahr liegt auch 2022/23 wieder hinter dem Fachbereich. Die neue Dekanin Catherina Wenzel blickt zurück auf die vergangenen Semester und wagt dabei auch einige Ausblicke auf zukünftige Projekte.
Targeting reader domains of the epigenetic code
Authors:   , Bauer Nicolas
Published: March 2024

The simultaneous inhibition of HDACs and BET proteins has shown promising anti-proliferative effects against different cancer types, including the difficult to treat pancreatic cancer. In this work, the strategy of concurrently targeting HDACs and BET proteins was pursued by developing different types of dual inhibitors. By developing a novel scaffold that selectively inhibits HDAC1/2 together with BET proteins in cells, an effective tool for the investigation of pancreatic cancer, and other diseases which are sensitive to epigenetic processes, was created. The compound’s small size further gives the opportunity to further develop the inhibitor towards optimized pharmacokinetic properties, potentially resulting in a drug for cancer treatment. A second novel approach that was pursued, was the development of a small-molecule degrader, targeting HDACs and BET proteins. Through synthesizing a variety of different molecules, a compound that was capable of lowering BRD4 levels and, at the same time, increasing histone acetylation was developed. While additional mechanistic investigations are needed to verify the degradation, the potent antiproliferative effects in pancreatic cancer cells encourage further studies following this alternative new strategy.
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF THE HUMAN BRAIN ALONG WITH THE EFFECTS OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS
Authors: Krish Nair
Published: March 2024

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have sparked widespread controversy, with public apprehensions surrounding their safety and effects. This paper delves into the psychology of the human brain concerning GMOs and their impact. It highlights that while scientific research overwhelmingly supports the safety of GMO foods, public perception remains wary, driven by psychological factors. Human psychology often leads to irrational fears, misinformation, and the politicization of science, contributing to public distrust of GMOs. Understanding these psychological aspects is crucial to addressing misconceptions and fostering informed discussions. This study underscores the significance of comprehending human psychology in the context of contemporary issues like GMOs, shedding light on the complexities that shape public opinion.
UNDERSTANDING HEARING IMPAIRMENT: CAUSES, EFFECTS, AND INTERVENTIONS
Authors: Mr. Pragat Singh  , Dr. Durga Lal Pareek  , Dr. Himangshu Das
Published: March 2024

Hearing impairment is a prevalent sensory deficit affecting millions of individuals worldwide. This abstract explores the multifaceted nature of hearing impairment, encompassing its diverse causes, its profound effects on individuals' lives, and various intervention strategies. Causes of hearing impairment range from congenital factors and genetic predispositions to acquired conditions such as exposure to loud noises, infections, or aging. The impact of hearing impairment extends beyond the auditory domain, affecting communication, social interactions, and overall quality of life. Consequently, interventions play a crucial role in mitigating the challenges associated with hearing loss. This abstract provides an overview of common interventions, including hearing aids, cochlear implants, assistive technologies, and communication strategies. Understanding the complexities of hearing impairment is essential for developing comprehensive and tailored approaches to support individuals with hearing loss, fostering inclusivity, and enhancing their overall well-being.
DYNAMICS OF THE INDIAN DIASPORA: EXPLORING IDENTITY, LITERATURE, AND CULTURAL IMPACT
Authors: Densy John
Published: March 2024

The Indian diaspora, the world's largest according to the UN with 18 million people abroad in 2020, represents a narrative of migration, cultural assimilation, and evolving identities rooted in 19th-century British colonial movements. Now an integral part of the global diasporic community, diaspora literature thrives in both English and native Indian languages, addressing the complexities of cultural identity. While English literature gains recognition, native language works face challenges due to dominance. Despite hurdles, efforts showcase diasporic works, reflecting emotional expression and cultural preservation. Works by Indian diaspora authors like V.S. Naipaul, Salman Rushdie, and Jhumpa Lahiri serve as a bridge between the homeland and adopted land, exploring questions of representation and belonging. Recent years have seen growing acknowledgment of diaspora literature in Indian languages, contributing to a deeper understanding of Indian society and culture, emphasizing the evolving nature of identity amidst global migration.
UNDERSTANDING GUJARAT'S INVESTOR ATTITUDES TOWARDS LIFE INSURANCE FIRMS
Authors: Khushali Girishkumar Joshi  , Dr. P. R. Patel
Published: March 2024

Life insurance plays a crucial role in providing financial security and protection to individuals and their families. It serves as a safety net, offering coverage in the event of unexpected circumstances such as death, disability, or critical illness. One of the key benefits of life insurance is its ability to provide financial stability and support to dependents, ensuring that they can maintain their standard of living and meet financial obligations even in the absence of the primary breadwinner. Additionally, life insurance serves as a valuable investment tool, offering opportunities for wealth accumulation and long-term financial planning. This study investigates the attitudes of investors in Gujarat towards life insurance firms, aiming to provide insights into their perceptions and preferences within the insurance sector. A sample size of 150 investors was targeted for comprehensive analysis, utilizing a mix of demographic variables such as age, gender, and education level. The research objectives include analysing investors' attitudes towards life insurance firms and exploring any potential associations between demographic profiles and these attitudes. Findings indicate that investors in Gujarat generally express satisfaction with the quality of customer service provided by life insurance firms, perceive clarity of information about policies, and report ease of access to information and assistance. Interestingly, no significant associations were found between demographic profiles and attitudes towards life insurance firms, suggesting uniform perceptions across different demographic groups. Overall, this study sheds light on the importance of understanding investor attitudes in shaping the strategies and services offered by life insurance firms in Gujarat.
SPECIAL THEORY OF RELATIVITY UNDER THREAT
Authors: Dharam Vir Singh
Published: March 2024

In optics experiments are conducted on the wave nature of light. Interferometers are used for measurements and two waves are superimposed to generate interference fringes. In such an experiment Michelson and Morley used Michelson interferometer to measure the velocity of earth in a stationary ether. The null results of this experiment could not be explained, various other experiments were conducted such as kennedy-Thorndik experiment, Dayton- Miller experiment, Raleigh and Brace experiment, Michelson- Gale- Pearson experiment, but all experiments gave null results. While interpreting the result of these experiments a very important role of wavefront of light has been ignored. Present work describes the role of wavefront of light in these experiments conducted on the wave nature of light and describes that actually no length contraction and time dilation like phenomenons exist as stipulated by special theory of relativity.
INFLUENCE OF TELEVISION SERIALS ON THE EMOTIONAL STABILITY OF HOMEMAKERS
Authors: Sangeetha U.  , Dr. Salini K.
Published: March 2024

The present study titled “Influence of television serials on the emotional stability of homemakers” aims to discussed about the relationship between demographic features such as age, gender, marital status and education qualification of home makers who are regularly watching television serials on emotional stability and the reasons for watching television serials. Convenience sampling method was adopted for the selection of sample of 97 homemakers in Palakkad district. Friedman test, independent sample t-test and one-way ANOVA was adopted to study the relationship. It was found that there is no substantial difference between age, gender of the homemakers on emotional stability. But the factor marital status and education qualification has a significant relation with the emotional stability. Relaxation is found to be the most important reason for watching television serials by the homemakers.
THE CONCEPT OF “COMING OUT” OR SELF-DISCLOSURE OF LGBTQ IN WESTERN COUNTRIES, AND ITS IMPACT ON THE INDIAN COMMUNITY
Authors: Anjana T
Published: March 2024

Coming out is the process of accepting one's sexual orientation or gender identity and sharing it openly with other people. It's like a ritual for Westerners to come out after reaching puberty. When someone is ready to come out, their family, friends, and peer group support them. In some states, it is also considered a celebration. The mindset and attitude of people towards LGBTQIA are Different based on Education, Culture, attitudes of people, etc. It is a phenomenon that is necessitated by the prevalence of societal heteronormativity with the recent legal decriminalization of consensual same-sex sexual relationships in India, there is renewed interest in and emergent necessity to expand upon the existing academic discourse on the lives, rights, health, and well-being of same-sex attracted individuals in India.
This article focus on the importance of coming out or self-disclosure of gender orientation of LGBTQIA in India. India is the most populated nation in the world but the acceptance of the LGBTQIA community is still a hard topic from the mindset of parents and society. The Western culture is very much impacted on the Indian community so the coming out of LGBTQIA can be more complicated for teens who depend on parents or other adults for care and well-being in India. In this paper, The author tries to indicate the impact of Western culture on gender disclosure in India.
JOB STRESS AMONG RAILWAY EMPLOYEES WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO KOLLAM RAILWAY STATION
Authors: Shamna H
Published: March 2024

Indian railway is the biggest public sector industry in India. The success of the industry mainly depends on the work forces. But they face a lot of problems. The employees in the Indian railway are experiencing a tremendous amount of pressure at the work place. Increased workloads, overtime, hostile work environment and shift work are just a few causes of stressful working conditions (Neethu Mohan & Athira Sivaraman,2017). In this context it is essential to study the occupational stress of railway employees. This is very important to control and take measures to reduce the stress because work stress may lead to family problems, health issues (mental health and physical health), social problems etc. The stress is consuming issue in present day society (Jecintha Sathiyavathi& Dr. M. Muthupandi (2021). Employee health is substantially affected by work, and work is affected by employees’ health as well (Aslihan & ayfer,2021). The physical working environment also gives rise to work load including noise, uncomfortable conditions of train platforms etc. Railway employees          struggles to balance the   job and family responsibilities. Hence the study has focused on the work stress of railway employees, factors affecting stress, effect of stress among employees and how the stress is related to age level.
SADDLE PULMONARY EMBOLISM: A RARE CASE OF PROXIMAL PULMONARY EMBOLISM
Authors:   Department of Cardiology IbnSina Health Care Center, University Mohammed-V of Rabat., Ibrahim Hamissou , Domiciano Nacocan ,   Department of Cardiology IbnSina Health Care Center, University Mohammed-V of Rabat., Rachida Amri ,   Department of Cardiology IbnSina Health Care Center, University Mohammed-V of Rabat., Mohammed Cherti ,   Department of Cardiology IbnSina Health Care Center, University Mohammed-V of Rabat.
Published: March 2024

Saddle pulmonary embolism is defined as the presence of a visible thrombus located at the bifurcation of the pulmonary artery trunkshowing an aspect of saddle on a chest contrasted tomography scan. This is a rare case occurring in only 5.2% of patients with pulmonary embolism. (1)We report the case of a 93-year-old female patient who had no thrombo-embolic past medical history, she had got the gall bladder operation 25 years ago. The patient was admitted for a dyspnea associated with a chest pain and desaturation related to a pulmonary embolism confirmed on a chest contrasted tomography scan that has shown a typical aspect of saddle pulmonary embolism. Our patient was stable on hemodynamic state and had a high intermediate prognostic risk score. She was managed at the cardiac intensive care unit with anticoagulation that improved her clinically.
A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY ON FETOMATERNAL OUTCOME IN SECOND STAGE CESAREAN-SECTION
Authors: Malav Harshita , Gehlot Divya , Chaudhary Shelly
Published: March 2024

Introduction:Second stage C-section are associated with poor fetomaternal outcome due to deeply engaged head ,less liquor,and thinned out LUS.This can lead to maternal morbidities like thinned out the lower uterine segment. This can lead to a high risk of maternal morbidities like an extension of the lower uterine segment incision, uterine atony, and injury to urinary bladder as well as neonatal morbidities such as birth asphyxia, NICU admission, and meconium aspiration syndrome. This study aims to observe the maternal and neonatal outcomes of cesarean delivery performed in the second stage of labor. Materials and Methods:This is a retrospective observational study conducted in a tertiary health center to study the fetomaternal outcome of all women with singleton, a cephalic fetus at term delivered by cesarean section in the second stage of labor over one year duration. Results:During this study period, there were 6200 deliveries C-section. Among emergency LSCS 50 (0.8%)were performed in the second stage of labor. Most common indication was NPOL A/W fetal distress 24 (44%)followed by Obstructed labor 10(20%). Most common Intraoperative complication noted was extension of uterine segment 8(16%) followed by atonic PPH. Postoperative maternal who had complications were prolong catheterization:25(50%), postoperative fever : 4(8%), haemorrhagic urine8(16%). In perinatal complications, meconium stained liquor: 22(44%),NNU admission8(16%), Apgar score <5 at 5 min : 8(16%), NICU admission : 12(24%), fresh stillbirth : 1(2%) were observed. Conclusion: Cesarean section in the 2nd stage of labor is associated with significantly increased maternal morbidity. Neonatal morbidity and mortality also increases. A proper judgment is required by a skilled obstetrician to take a decision for cesarean section at full cervical dilatation.
The role of the employer in the training of qualified personnel on the basis of industry (inter-industry) agreements
Authors:   Law Institute, Skachkova Galina S.
Published: March 2024

The article considers a set of issues related to the role of employers and the importance of their activities as one of the parties of social partnership in the training of qualified personnel on the basis of sectoral (intersectoral) relations. When analyzing the use of forms of social partnership at its various levels in the regulation of social and labor relations, attention is paid to the social approach to such regulation, indicating the need to protect the interests and needs of the employee’s personality. The levels of social partnership are highlighted, at which various agreements can be concluded, differing in their content and order of adoption, scope of action. Among all agreements, a special place in their significance in the country’s economy, taking into account the content and scope of action, is occupied by sectoral agreements concluded at the sectoral level in various sectors of the economy, establishing the basis for regulating labor relations in a particular industry. When establishing the foundations for regulating labor relations in two or more sectors of the country’s economy, intersectoral agreements are concluded both at the federal level and at the regional level, or on a certain municipal territory. The formation of Russian legislation on social partnership, collective agreements has its own history, during which the regulatory legal framework laid down in the early years of Soviet power and during the NEP period was improved. The resumption at the end of the 20th century of collective-contractual regulation of relations in the sphere of labor law on a fundamentally new legal basis made it possible to further increase the role and importance of acts of social partnership of an industry (intersectoral) nature. An analysis of the provisions of a number of sectoral (intersectoral) agreements on the role of employers in the training of qualified personnel showed the presence of a significant amount of their powers in the agreements of the off-budget sector of the economy. In turn, in budgetary organizations, the employer’s activity in this direction, limited by budget allocations, often comes down to the need to act within their strict limits, in the absence of the possibility of establishing additional benefits and guarantees for employees compared to those established centrally.
Reasons for the instability of labor relations between teachers and educational organizations of higher education in the Russian Federation
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University, Zavgorodniy Alexander V.
Published: March 2024

When concluding an employment contract, its parties: a teacher and an educational organization of higher education (employer) are mutually independent, free and equal. However, when determining the content (conditions) of an employment contract, it is hardly possible to rely only on the equality of the parties. Both the teacher and the employer, when determining the terms of the employment contract, first of all, defend their interests. When a compromise is reached and an employment contract is concluded, one can count on the stable nature of the employment relationship. In this case, when concluding an employment contract, labor relations will be stable. In order to achieve stability in labor relations, the parties to an employment contract must come to a certain compromise on all the terms of the employment contract, including its duration. It should be recognized that the most acceptable for a teacher to maintain stable employment relations in the future is the conclusion of an employment contract for an indefinite period in accordance with Part 1 of Art. 332 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation. However, this type of employment contract is evaluated differently by teachers and employers. A teacher, as a rule, focuses on a long-term employment relationship or on the conclusion of a fixed-term employment contract, but for a maximum period of five years. In turn, the employer is interested in concluding an employment contract, where there is no long-term nature of legal relations, and as a stronger party imposes on the teacher the conclusion of a fixed-term employment contract for shorter periods (for one year or one semester). The conclusion of such "short-term" employment contracts violates the balance of interests of the parties to labor relations in favor of the employer and provokes their instability. This article will consider only some of the reasons that cause instability of labor relations between a teacher and an educational organization with repeated conclusion of fixed-term employment contracts between them for the shortest possible time.
Optimization of school teachers' reporting: current problems and solutions
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University, Diveeva Nelly I. , Kuzmenko Alexander V. ,   St. Petersburg State University, Suyazov Vyacheslav V. ,   St. Petersburg State University
Published: March 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of the problem of excessive workload of teachers of educational organizations associated with reporting and working with documents. The authors conducted a study of regulatory regulation at the federal and regional levels, analyzed the data of sociological surveys, identified factors affecting the effectiveness of solving the problem. These factors affect the peculiarities of pedagogical work, its species diversity; the legal regulation of teachers' work duties; the activities of control and supervisory bodies; information and telecommunication support of educational activities; features of the regulatory and legal regulation of educational activities in the subjects of the Russian Federation, etc. The paper concludes that in order to effectively solve the problem, a combination of regulatory and legal measures (can be taken in the relatively short term) and organizational and legal nature (will require more in-depth and detailed study) is necessary. The list of proposed regulatory measures is formulated in the work. As measures of an organizational and legal nature, adaptation and development of existing elements of the field of education, taking into account the set goals, were proposed: a unified federal system of scientific and methodological support for teaching staff, as well as information and digital technologies in educational and management processes in the field of education.
The new paradigm of labor law in an information society
Authors:   Ural State Law University named after V. F. Yakovlev, Ivanchina Yulia V.
Published: March 2024

Based on the paradigm and system approach, the author analyzes the evolution of the labor law paradigm, which formed within the industrial type of society and economy and is currently experiencing a paradigm crisis, as it is losing its cognitive effectiveness and predictive purpose. For labor law as a complex developing system, the process of evolution is characteristic. It is similar to the paradigm process, which is mediated by two coherent factors (permanent - socially significant needs of the subjects of labor law, and temporal - the dominant type of society and economy). The same factors are typical for the evolution of the system, where socially significant needs act as a permanent system-forming factor of the industry. The external environment acts as a temporal factor - changes taking place in society and the economy, with which the system is in constant interaction. These processes differ in the outcome of a possible scientific crisis. The paradigm approach assumes one way out - a scientific revolution and the emergence of a new paradigm. The development of events with a systematic approach is more variable. When, as a result of the modification of individual elements of the system, the process of evolution starts, leading to a crisis, it can end both with the death of this system, and with transformations in it and the formation on the basis of the old system of a new one, more adapted to external conditions, that is, the emergence of a new paradigm. A judgment has been put forward that the new paradigm of labor law should be based on a transformed, expanded understanding of the labor relationship as a relationship based on labor activity carried out by an individual personally in order to meet socially significant needs and maintain his life, in any form, under control, management and / or subordination to the subject providing work (employer), in whose interests the work is carried out.
Implementation of the constitutional right of workers to collective labor disputes at the level of «the right to strike»
Authors:   Belarusian State University of Economics, Yasinskaya-Kazachenko Angelika V.
Published: March 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the specifics of the implementation of the constitutional right of workers to collective labor disputes at the level of «the right to strike». The author considers: procedural, civil and public law principles of labor law in relation to the institution of «the right to strike»; reflexes of objective and subjective law based on a situational approach; limited «strike» legal capacity; delimitation of disputes so that there is no opposition of rights and interests, while a dispute about interest is only an integral part of a dispute about law; issues of creating a special permanent body, a strike fund; methodological features included in the definition of the concept of a strike; self-defense by employees of their economic and social interests; minimum required works (services); a historically recurring tendency to restrict or prohibit lockouts; and finally, a call is made for the identification of «compulsion to strike» requirements. The key points of the transformations are the legal assessment of the actual circumstances and their qualification. It is proposed to supplement and modify labor legislation with provisions on the release of parties to a collective labor dispute from liability for failure to fulfill their obligations due to a strike, along with the introduction of an additional legal liability. The phased introduction of conceptually well-thought-out changes and additions to labor legislation, filling in the gaps in terms of «reflection of law» and the settlement of disagreements is of relevance. At present, the positive experience accumulated by the world community in the area under study can be taken into account in the process of finalizing acts of labor legislation by supplementing them with provisions on non-traditional methods of organizing conciliation, mediation and arbitration procedures for resolving labor disputes, which most effectively contribute to the prevention of conflict situations.
Coordination of the interests of the parties to labor relations and the state at the labor market
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Kurennoy Alexander M.
Published: March 2024

In modern conditions, the role of the state is significantly increasing — both in the sphere of the national economy as a whole and in the sphere of labor. This is due to a number of circumstances, including, first of all, factors of a transient, extraordinary nature. However, much more important is the long-term factor associated with the radical transformation of the economy, with its transition to the type that is defined as the “supply economy”. The supply economy assumes not just the reaction of the economy to the demand developing in different sectors of social life, but above all the impact on the formation of this demand. It is obvious that this task cannot be solved by internal, purely market means — an active social policy is required, which is designed to be developed and implemented by the state, which, according to the force of the Russian Constitution, is a social state. The directions of this policy are extremely diverse, but to a very significant extent it concerns the sphere of the labor market and labor relations. The traditional task of the state in this area is to coordinate the socially significant interests of social groups of workers and employers as participants in the labor market. In turn, the solution of this problem is connected with the need to carry out a number of organizational and legal measures aimed at streamlining the legal status of labor market participants and protecting their rights and legitimate interests. The logical consequence of solving this global task is the transformation of the system of domestic law, which should find its expression in the allocation and formation of an array of legal norms on employment — initially as a special branch of legislation within which the social policy of the state will be implemented, and in the future — an independent branch of law.
Ensuring the employer's right to information protection: problems of legal regulation
Authors:   Russian State University of Justice, Pugacheva Natalia V.
Published: March 2024

In the context of the rapid development of information and communication technologies and the proclamation of the constitutional right of everyone to freely search, receive and disseminate information, it is becoming increasingly difficult to restrict access to information of various kinds. Meanwhile, the confidential information at the disposal of the employer, access to which he restricts either in his own interests (commercial secret), or in the public interest or in the interests of third parties (information that has a secret regime, personal data of individuals) needs protection. The subject of the study is the provisions of the legislation, including labor legislation, which allow the employer, as the owner of confidential information, to build a system of limited access to it and take measures against employees who violate the established rules for protecting information. An analysis of the relevant norms leads to the conclusion that in the rapidly developing information society, which provides ample opportunities for the instant transmission (distribution) of a significant amount of information, the current legal regulation does not fully meet the requirements for balancing the rights and legitimate interests of the employee and the employer, since it allows the employer to stop the employee's access to protected information only by dismissing him on a disciplinary basis, which forces the employer to make such decisions even in cases where there are no grounds for this fixed by law (disclosure), thereby violating the rights of the employee. In this regard, it is proposed to introduce a legal mechanism for depriving an employee of access to confidential information when he commits actions that create a threat of its dissemination, which, on the one hand, will exclude him from working with such information, and on the other hand, will allow him (under certain conditions) to continue work for this employer. Such a mechanism, being aimed at optimal reconciliation of the interests of employers and employees, will ensure the right of the employer to the protection of information and at the same time will not allow excessive restriction of the rights of the employee.
From the labor market to the employment market: A new reality (Review of the VII St. Petersburg International Labor Forum)
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University, Karapetyan Ruben V. , Filippova Marina V. ,   St. Petersburg State University
Published: March 2024

The article is an analysis of the results of academic events held within the framework of the VII St. Petersburg International Labor Forum, held on March 13-17, 2023. The VII St. Petersburg International Labor Forum continued the traditions of its predecessors, focusing on the promotion of goals, new mechanisms and instruments of state policy in the field of progressive development of the social and labor sphere, optimization of labor relations. The main directions of the Labor Forum 2023 were concentrated around the problems of HR management, the exchange of best practices and new HR technologies, the definition of vectors of human capital development as a key factor in the growth of the modern economy and the modernization of the labor sphere, the formation of models of safe work, the choice of a strategy for the development of the country through human capital management in the context of ongoing changes. Today, under the conditions of sanctions pressure, the key problems of the social and labor sphere of the Russian Federation sound particularly acute. Therefore, the main emphasis was placed on the processes of adaptation of the labor market and employment to new realities. It was in this context that issues were discussed and solutions were sought to create a comfortable and favorable environment for the working life of citizens and doing business. Within the framework of the Forum, recommendations were developed on more than 50 sites for public authorities, business, educational organizations, and the scientific community on improving the functioning of the labor market and its adaptation to new conditions, including on improving labor legislation and legislation regulating economic activity, on improving law enforcement practice in this area, and also proposed priority areas of scientific research in the field under consideration.
Flood susceptibility mapping in the Tongo Bassa watershed through GIS, remote sensing and frequency ratio model
Authors: Ebodé Valentin Brice , Onguéné Raphael , Braun Jean Jacques
Published: March 2024

Flooding constitutes a major problem for the inhabitants of Douala City in general and those of the Tongo Bassa watershed (TBW) in particular. Faced with this situation, public authorities need to put in place measures to mitigate the vulnerability of populations to these disasters. This article aims to map flooding risk areas in the TBW using the geographic information system, field data (historical flood points), remote sensing data (Sentinel II image) and the frequency ratio model. The map produced shows that 1.41, 8.88, 28.51, 33.86 and 27.33% of the basin area are respectively delimited into very low, low, medium, high and very high flood vulnerability classes. High and very high flooding risk areas (those where flooding is most likely to occur) occupy more than half of the basin (61.19%). These areas are characterized by significant imperviousness, low altitudes, weak slopes, significant proximity to watercourses and clayey soils. Most of the houses in the basin (66.92%) are located in areas affected by these two levels of exposure (high and very high). With respective success and prediction accuracy rates of 89 and 96.78%, a certain confidence deserves to be placed on the map of flooding risk areas produced.
Watershed hydrological responses to land use land cover changes at Bilata watershed, Rift Valley Basin, southern Ethiopia
Authors: Beza Manamno , Tatek Eden , Chala Mandefro , Moshe Alene
Published: March 2024

Most anthropogenic activities have a profound effect on land cover that affects the water cycle and, ultimately, the availability of water in the watershed. The idea of this study was to evaluate the hydrological response to land use and land cover change in the Bilata watershed. To achieve this objective, supervised land use land cover classification was applied for the years 2000, 2010, and 2020 using ERDAS IMAGINE 2015. The watershed underwent significant land use and land cover changes from 2000 to 2020. There was an abrupt expansion of agricultural land and a reduction of forest. The SWAT model was applied to evaluate the impact of land use and land cover change on hydrological processes. The calibration and validation of the SWAT model showed that the model has performed well in simulating the hydrology of the watershed with a coefficient of determination, Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency, and per cent of bias greater than 0.6 for both calibration and validation. Due to intensive agricultural expansion and settlement, the surface runoff increased from 172 to 259.5 and 265.0 mm in 2000, 2010, and 2020, respectively. The average streamflow increased from 132 to 134 and 150 m3/s between 2000, 2010, and 2020.
Flood-spreading effects on the chemical properties of the soil: a case study of the Tasuj station, Iran
Authors: Salmasi Ramin , Behbahaninia Azita , Salmasi Farzin , Abraham John
Published: March 2024

The objective of this paper is to determine whether the flood-spreading system at the Tasuj station in east Azerbaijan, Iran, has caused inappropriate chemical alterations to the properties of the soil. One question is whether the flood-spreading system was constructed at an inappropriate location leading to unintentional consequences. Composite soil samples were taken from three flooded areas, from three grids in each flooding area, and from two depths. Chemical characteristics of the soil including electrical conductivity, pH, concentrations of bicarbonate, chloride, sodium, calcium, and magnesium ions, and the sodium adsorption ratio in the flooded areas were measured. Because of calcareous, gypsum, shale, and marl formations in the first flooded area, dissolution of solutes of these formations increased the concentration of ions in the runoff (especially sodium and chlorine, to 19.50 and 21.90 mmol (charge) L−1, respectively). These high ion concentrations caused the electrical conductivity of the runoff to increase significantly (up to 2.03 dS/m) compared to the other areas. High amounts of lime in the soil caused increasing buffering capacity of the area soil, as a consequence the flood-spreading did not cause significant changes to the soil pH and showed a difference of only 0.3–0.2 in the first flooded area compared to other areas.
Consumers’ perception of piped water supply and their willingness to pay for improved water supply: evidence from an Eastern Indian state
Authors: Mohanty Tapasi , Rout Himanshu Sekhar
Published: March 2024

The objectives of the study are to analyse the perception of consumers on piped water supply, the consumers’ willingness to pay for improved water supply, and the factors that affect it. The sample unit is the consumer household of the public health divisions. The sample size is 181. A multistage random sampling procedure was adopted to choose the sample household. Descriptive statistics and structural equation models are used to analyse the data. This study found that consumer satisfaction is influenced by water supply quantity, pressure, timing, and visual aspects. The main factors causing interruptions include pipeline breakage, cyclone impact, summer water depletion, construction work, motor damage, and reservoir cleaning. Households are not well-informed about advance payment, its benefits, and the proper procedure for obtaining a receipt. Household income, education, satisfaction with water quality, the period of the service association, supply water price, and sufficiency of water during summer directly affect consumers’ willingness to pay. Discontent with appearance and taste affects quality dissatisfaction and indirectly willingness to pay.
Reina de copas
Authors: Hoyos Guzmán Angélica Patricia
Published: March 2024

La novela Reina de copas está contada por Cecilia, una mujer ceñida a los estereotipos del deber ser y que descubre en los saberes ancestrales un destino diferente al signado por la sociedad, una liberación frente a los roles impuestos. El motivo de la bruja, la partera que aprende a hacer el tránsito entre la muerte y la vida, encuentra su narrativa en las cartas del tarot como un proceso evolutivo arquetípico de la heroína. La novela trata varios temas álgidos dentro de las preocupaciones del mundo actual: el papel de la mujer, su autodeterminación y su configuración dentro de la sociedad. Además, aborda el debate sobre lo femenino y lo masculino desde las perspectivas ancestrales del territorio, particularmente de La Guajira. El universo narrativo construido otorga al mundo simbólico un gran sentido en la narrativa híbrida. Asimismo, se presentan problemáticas complejas que, si bien han sido contadas desde otros lugares, se tratan con otros recursos estilísticos y espirituales del mundo atávico. De ese modo se exponen temas como la prostitución, el narcotráfico y el sistema legal y penitenciario colombiano. La obra habla del perdón como elemento fundamental para el desarrollo espiritual, lo cual se vincula directamente con temáticas tan importantes como la Jurisdicción Especial para la Paz.
Simulação realística como estratégia de ensino-aprendizagem no atendimento inicial à vítima de trauma
Authors: Almeida Caroline Lourenço de , Silva Daniel Augusto da , Martins Eleine Aparecida Penha
Published: March 2024

Este artigo avaliou a simulação realística como estratégia de ensino ao atendimento inicial à vítima de trauma, aplicada para estudantes de graduação em enfermagem. Trata-se de estudo quase experimental, analítico, com abordagem quantitativa. Participaram 45 estudantes. A coleta de dados ocorreu em três momentos: pré-teste, intervenção educativa e pós-teste. Foram realizadas análises descritivas e análises inferenciais mediante aplicação dos testes estatísticos de Bowker, com significância através do p-value <0,05. A média no pré-teste foi de 6,4 pontos e, após a intervenção, aumentou para 8,3 pontos no pós-teste. No geral, as notas variaram de 2 a 9 pontos antes da intervenção e de 5 a 10 pontos após a intervenção com a simulação. Os resultados apontaram que a aprendizagem cognitiva aumentou significativamente após a realização da simulação realística. Destaca-se a importância do uso dessa estratégia pedagógica nas instituições de ensino de enfermagem, visando a capacitação dos futuros profissionais.