bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The structure of the Protest Agenda on Social Media: Issues, Goals, and Support
Authors: Sokolov Aleksandr , Belyakov Aleksey
Published: December 2022

Virtualization of socio-political communication causes significant changes both to its structure and ways of transmitting ideas and values, as well as to the perception of activists. Online protest activity has become widespread due to the unique opportunities provided by social media. The main tool for informing and motivating activists becomes the information communicated through social media and used for a certain purpose. A collection of information on similar topics can be referred to as the agenda. A distinctive feature of protest agendas is the diversity of issues raised within a single campaign. As a result, the main protest agenda changes over time, giving way to additional ideas and issues in the general information field. This paper examines the structure of protest agendas broadcast on social media, using the example of online advocacy for protest campaigns in Russia in 2019–2021 as an example. Based on the example of real cases, a conclusion is made on the most urgent topics raised, features of their communication and the level of support from social media users.
Modeling and FEM Analysis of Universal Joint Using Autodesk Inventor
Authors: Mereuta Valentin
Published: December 2022

Abstract: In this paper the 3D assembly of the universal joint was realized using Autodesk Inventor Professional 2022 and finite element analysis was performed, in order to determine the state of stress and deformation, by applying restrictions and loads conditions. The materials chosen, for assembly parts, was in accordance with the specialized literature. Initially, high Von Mises stress values were obtained, higher than the admissible limits of the chosen materials. After the changes repeated of the cardan fork geometry, mainly of the fillets and chamfers, the Von Mises stress values dropped below the admissible limits of the chosen materials, registering a maximum in the same area as at the beginning of the analysis, at the cardan cross
A Review on Comfort Properties of Functional Wear Apparels
Authors: Kumar Dr. T. Sathish
Published: December 2022

Abstract: Comfort properties are the very important part for the performance based fabrics. When compared to woven fabrics, knitted fabrics are more suitable for functional wear applications. The bi-layer and multilayered the use of fabrics in utilitarian applications is more appropriate. when compared to single layered fabrics. Performance based fabrics can protect against frozen or warm conditions. It is also found that these fabrics can offer a hygienic barrier, keeping infectious and toxic materials away from the body. The performance based fabrics are unique in certain aspects such as dimensional, physical, moisture and thermal properties. This paper presents a literature review of multilayer, physical, moisture and thermal comfort properties of performance based fabrics.
Study on the Strength of Glass Fiber Reinforcement Concrete with Fragmentary Replacement of Cement with Fly Ash
Authors: Hameed A. Abdul , Kalaiyarasan G.
Published: December 2022

Abstract: Concrete is one of the most widely used construction material in today’s world. Cement being one of the essential constituent of the concrete. Environmental issues are also playing a vital role in today’s world, the production of cement one of the major constituent of concrete leads to release the of significant amount of carbon dioxide a greenhouse gas contributing 7% of greenhouse gas emission to the earth atmosphere, beside deforestation and burning of fossil fuels. Safe disposal of glass waste generated in day to day life due to limited life span and after use it is either stock piled or sent to land fill is also a challenging task. There is now a significant world-wide interest to solve the environmental problem caused by industrial waste and other material by including such material in the manufacture of concrete. Effort have been made in concrete industry to use waste glass in concrete production not only provide significant environmental benefits but also enhances performances of concrete when used at optimum amounts. Efforts have been made in the concrete industry to use fly ash & waste glass as partial replacement of cement, fine & coarse aggregates. Recently the research has shown that the waste glass can be effectively used in concrete as several alternatives for the constituent of concrete under proper fraction and grade. Waste glass when ground to a very fine powder show pozzolanic properties as it contains high SiO2 and therefore to some extent can replaced cement in concrete and contributes strength development. In this study, glass fibers in different volume fraction with 20%, 30% and 40% replacement of cement by fly ash has been to study the effect on compressive strength, split tensile strength, of concrete and compared it to the conventional concrete. The overall test result shows glass fiber could be utilized in concrete. The result indicates that the maximum strength of concrete occurs at around 20% glass powder. Beyond 20% glass fiber the strength of concrete reduces and is lower than that of the control.
FÂRÂBİ’DE KOZMOLOJİK AKIL-İNSANİ AKIL İLİŞKİSİ ÜZERİNE BAZI MÜLAHAZALAR
Authors: ÇELEBİ Emin
Published: December 2022

Bu makalenin temel amacı, İslam filozofu Fârâbi’nin akıllar teorisinin kozmolojik konumu ile bir düşünme melekesi olan insan aklı arasındaki ilişkiyi saptamaktır. Bu bağlamda filozofun sudur teorisinde varlığa gelme zincirindeki her bir halkayı ifade etmek için kullandığı ‘akıl’ kavramı ile ay altı âlemdeki ‘inan aklı’nın derece bakımından farklı olsa da aynı mahiyete sahip olduğu ileri sürülecek ve filozofun öğretisindeki birlik karakterinin devam ettiği gösterilmeye çalışılacaktır.
Solidarity-based Financing of Health Care Access for the Poor Patients at the University Hospital Point G, Bamako, Mali
Authors: COULIBALY Issa , COULIBALY Cheick Abou , TRAORE Sylvestre , SANGARE Modibo , SANGARE Sékou , MAIGA Saibou
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Almost half of the world's populations do not have access to basic health care. This exclusion mainly affects people living in rural areas, who are nevertheless the most susceptible to diseases. The Medical Assistance Plan allows a marked improvement in access to healthcare by poor patients. It eliminates out of pocket healthcare cost, which normally prevents most of them from accessing health care. Materials and methods: This study was aimed to investigate the accessibility to healthcare for poor patients at the University Hospital Point G. We conducted a 12-month descriptive cross-sectional study from March 2018 to April 2019. Data entry and analysis were performed using SPSS version 21.0. Results: Our study participants we interviewed were aged 30-44 years old in 30.7%, female in 60.7%, and housewives in 46.7%. Our interviewees consulted for consulted for chronic diseases in 79.3%, had no monthly income in 78.7% and obtained the healthcare benefits at no cost to them in 60.7%. The prescriptions costed between 5,000 and 15,000 FCFA in 51.1%, 20252 FCFA on average with a standard deviation of 1340 FCFA. In sum, 59 out of our 150 patients who were eligible for free healthcare had to pay for a contribution either a subsidized cost in 84.7% or a partial purchase in in 15.3%.  Conclusion: The main barriers to healthcare were the chronicity of their diseases and the expensiveness of the healthcare due the level of poverty in the country.

Keywords: Solidarity financing, Access to healthcare, poor, CHU Point G / Mali
Detection of IL1β Gene in Sudanese Patients with Gliomas Tumor in Khartoum state, Sudan
Authors: Ebraheem Fadwa Mohammed , Alfatih Doha Mohammed , Abuzied Mohammed Abdulelah , Mohammed Bahja Abdu , Rhoma Aisha Ali , Ebrahim Fatma Zein Elabdeen , Ahmed Enas Alzain , Aldeaf Sawsan Ahmed , Gasoom Elsadig
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Gliomas are the most prevalent type of primary intracranial tumors, representing 80% of all brain neoplasms.In Sudan Brain tumors have been as leading cause of mortality among children and as thirdcausative death among young adults.World Health Organization (WHO) classification2021, categorized gliomas into lower-grades gliomas (LGG,grades II and III) andglioblastoma (GBM, grade IV).Gliomas are surrounded by pool of pro inflammatory cytokines, chemokine and growth factor, particularly review the tumorigenic effects of central nervous system one of this inflammatory cytokines is Interleukin-1ß (IL-1ß ) which play a crucial  role in gliomas pathophysiology.

Aims of the study: This study aimed to amplify IL-1ß gene and detect -5511, rs371339015 and rs376341819 SNPs in gliomassubtypes among Sudanese patients using PCR and Sanger sequencing.

Material and methods: The study was conducted at the National Center for Neurological Sciences during the period from May to September 2022, Khartoum Sudan. From all gliomas patientsduring the above mentioned period, tissue samples were collected and processed for DNA extraction, PCR and further Sanger sequencing

Results: In this study, the most common affected agegroup was 31- 40 years, supratentorial location was seen in more than half of the patients and the astrocytoma grade 1 was detected in 80.9%.

In astrocytoma grades I, the most frequent mutation was   C >A in 28.7% and A > C in 19%.

C>T mutation was present in gliomasgrade I, II and III.

Conclusions: In this study, C>T was the most encountered mutation in astrocytoma grades.

Key words: Interleukin-1ß, DNA, PCR
Evaluation of Extractive Value and In-Vitro antimicrobial potential of Curcuma longa using disk diffusion method
Authors: Khan Arif , Jadon Arvind Singh , Bhadauriya Poonam
Published: December 2022

The efficiency of turmeric fractions, such as petroleum ether, chloroform, benzene, methanol and aqueous were evaluated for their inhibitory effect on clinical and standard strains of pathogenic bacteria and fungus. The methanolic fraction of Curcuma longa rhizome had high potential to inhibit some pathogenic bacteria i.e. S. aureus to a greater degree than other fractions of Curcuma longa. In our study the results show that the different fractions (petroleum ether, methanol etc.) of Curcuma longa rhizome were more effective antimicrobial agents than the crude extract of Curcuma longa. Methanolic extract of curcuma longa was evaluated against gram positive and gram-negative bacteria. The bacteria isolates include Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli. Antimicrobial activities were estimated by Well diffusion method and antifungal activity was evaluated against Candida Albicans and Aspergillus Niger. The results were pointed as the methanol extract was more effective on both bacteria and fungus then water also similar effective on both bacteria and fungus but against Aspergillus Nigerit has outstand results. 

Keywords: Curcuma longa, Phytochemical, Antimicrobial, Free radical, Scavenging Potential
A Pilot Study of Omalizumab to Treat Severe Allergic Asthma in South Indian Population
Authors: Harshidha D , Dinesh Kumar G , Ektha Promoth Kumar , Dinesh T , Divya T
Published: December 2022

Background: Asthma is a respiratory disease that affects your lungs. In asthma, airways of the lungs constrict due to swelling and accumulation of mucus. Newer remedies known as targeted therapies have evolved as a result of advancements in medical research, greatly relieving these patients. The biologics used in the severe allergic asthma is Omalizumab.

Purpose: Demonstrating the clinical efficacy of Omalizumab in severe allergic asthma by reducing exacerbation rates and increasing quality of life.

Methods: A single-arm prospective pilot study of omalizumab in severe allergic asthma was conducted in a tertiary care hospital for the duration of one year with the help of Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ).

Results and discussions: On an initial dose of omalizumab of 150 mg in 2 vials subcutaneously every month for 6 months, among our study population, 45% of the patients had their symptoms improve more than they had with prior medications. Results show that the patient's overall score has improved by nearly 50%. This shows that omalizumab improves the quality of life of severe asthmatic patients.

Conclusion: Patients treated with omalizumab have improved their clinical conditions and quality of life, and it can prevent exacerbations by controlling the severity of the condition.

Keywords: AQLQ, Allergic asthma, Exacerbation, IgE, Omalizumab.
METHODOLOGY FOR CALCULATING THE COST PRICE OF THE BENDING PROCESS FOR THE NEEDS OF MANUFACTURING LOGISTICS
Authors: Janovska Kamila , Vilamova Sarka , Labounek Dalibor , Kozel Roman , Pala Tomas
Published: December 2022

The research of this paper aims to characterize and describe the methodological sequence of operations necessary for the correct calculation of the cost price when performing a bid calculation in the bending process step on a bending machine. The research focuses on determining the methodology and its application exclusively to sheet metal parts in the engineering industry in the processing of steel and stainless-steel sheets. To research this issue, we used empirical and quantitative research in a real work environment. The methodology for calculating the cost price of bending sheet metal parts yields the relationships between component inputs, the result of which is a time parameter that is expressed by the actual production costs. The results can be used in the real working environment of manufacturing companies for comparison with already established practices and a verification of their outputs. At the same time, it is possible to use the determined methodological procedure as a basis for implementation in the Aurendi web application.
OPERATIONAL CONCEPT OF AN INNOVATIVE PACKAGING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Authors: Matyi Henriett , Tamas Peter
Published: December 2022

Nowadays choosing the right packaging system is becoming increasingly challenging, mainly due to the pressure to meet dynamically changing customer needs. In order to remain competitive, the types of unit loads handled by companies are changing more and more frequently, which means that the choice of the ideal packaging system is also becoming increasingly important. The packaging of products influences the efficiency of logistics operations and the cost of running the system, whose role is becoming increasingly important. As a result of the detailed literature analysis presented here, it is concluded that no framework has been developed to date that provides an adequate answer to the choice of the optimal packaging system in different circumstances. The methods used in practice focus on a few narrow areas and ignore many relevant aspects. In this paper, we present the testing options for the packaging management system we have developed, the building blocks of the system and their role in the testing process. In addition, the basic process of one type of testing, namely the selection of the optimal packaging system for a new product type, is described.
THE LAST MILE DELIVERY PROBLEM: A KENYAN RETAIL PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Mogire Eric , Kilbourn Peter , Luke Rose
Published: December 2022

The article aims to determine the last mile delivery challenges faced by online retailers in Kenya. This is based on the online retailing sub-sector’s contribution to the country’s economy. Despite its significant contribution to the country’s economy, little is known about the challenges facing online retailers during last mile delivery. In other countries such as China and South Africa, that are doing better in online retailing, extensive research has been done to determine unique challenges facing their online retailers during last mile delivery. It is important for the online retailers and relevant government agencies in Kenya to understand the last mile delivery factors that hinder the growth e-commerce. A qualitative research design using face-to-face interviews was used to collect data from seven online retail managers in Nairobi. The findings revealed there are a variety of last mile delivery challenges facing online retailers. These include the lack of a good national addressing system, traffic concerns, security concerns, high cost of delivery, postal service unreliability, and unconducive county government by-laws. The lack of a good national addressing system was found to be the most common last mile delivery challenge facing online retailers in Nairobi. It is recommended that retailers request their customers to share location details via online map applications such as Google Maps to overcome this challenge. The use of other delivery options, such as customer pick-up points of convenience can also be considered.
PROMOTING CORPORATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH ELECTRONIC HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PRACTICES: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY
Authors: Salih Dilgash , Ahmed Araz , Shaaban Farsat
Published: December 2022

The current study aims to provide an overview of the role of electronic human resources management practices (E-HRM) in corporate entrepreneurship (CE) in telecommunication corporations in the Duhok governorate-Kurdistan region to progress their entrepreneurial capacities through implementing E-HRM systems. The study sample was made up of 5 telecom companies. The structured questionnaire designed by the researchers was used to collect primary data, totalling 32 respondents. Data analysis was performed by different statistical methods through SPSS program. The results of the study reveal that the correlation coefficient between the variables of the study is 0.775 (Total index). This shows a positive relationship between E-HRM and Corporate Entrepreneurship, supporting the validity of the first main hypothesis of the study. The results also indicate that E-HRM practices have a significant positive effect on Corporate Entrepreneurship due to the calculated F value (45.184) is higher than its tabular value (4.17). Accordingly, the second research hypothesis has been accepted.
EXOSKELETONS - ROBOTIC SUITS IMPROVING WORK IN LOGISTICS
Authors: Danko Anna-Daniella , Straka Martin
Published: December 2022

Logistics, in the future, will be a decisive factor in the competitive struggle between organizations, economic regions and countries for value creation. The level of competence in logistics primarily determines success in this struggle. For modern companies, supply, production and distribution issues are becoming more and more relevant. It is possible to improve this process by strengthening logistic integration and coordinated interaction with external partners and between different departments within the company. Today, with the high development of technologies, it has become possible to automate not only production processes but also the movements of a person who, for one reason or another, cannot perform usual functions, in particular, to restore or replace partially or completely human limbs. This article deals with the issue of reducing logistics workers' workload. We are talking about the development of a robotic platform, namely exoskeletons, which are designed to supplement lost functions, increase human muscle strength and expand their physical capabilities, which will significantly increase the degree of worker efficiency. This article aims to optimize and facilitate workers' work by explaining the use of exoskeletons in supply and distribution logistics.
Implementation of hyperbolic complex numbers in Julia language
Authors: Korolkova Anna V. , Gevorkyan Migran N. , Kulyabov Dmitry S.
Published: December 2022

Hyperbolic complex numbers are used in the description of hyperbolic spaces. One of the well-known examples of such spaces is the Minkowski space, which plays a leading role in the problems of the special theory of relativity and electrodynamics. However, such numbers are not very common in different programming languages. Of interest is the implementation of hyperbolic complex in scientific programming languages, in particular, in the Julia language. The Julia language is based on the concept of multiple dispatch. This concept is an extension of the concept of polymorphism for object-oriented programming languages. To implement hyperbolic complex numbers, the multiple dispatching approach of the Julia language was used. The result is a library that implements hyperbolic numbers. Based on the results of the study, we can conclude that the concept of multiple dispatching in scientific programming languages is convenient and natural.
On a modification of the Hamming method for summing discrete Fourier series and its application to solve the problem of correction of thermographic images
Authors: Laneev Evgeniy B. , Baaj Obaida
Published: December 2022

The paper considers mathematical methods of correction of thermographic images (thermograms) in the form of temperature distribution on the surface of the object under study, obtained using a thermal imager. The thermogram reproduces the image of the heat-generating structures located inside the object under study. This image is transmitted with distortions, since the sources are usually removed from its surface and the temperature distribution on the surface of the object transmits the image as blurred due to the processes of thermal conductivity and heat exchange. In this paper, the continuation of the temperature function as a harmonic function from the surface deep into the object under study in order to obtain a temperature distribution function near sources is considered as a correction principle. This distribution is considered as an adjusted thermogram. The continuation is carried out on the basis of solving the Cauchy problem for the Laplace equation - an ill-posed problem. The solution is constructed using the Tikhonov regularization method. The main part of the constructed approximate solution is presented as a Fourier series by the eigenfunctions of the Laplace operator. Discretization of the problem leads to discrete Fourier series. A modification of the Hamming method for summing Fourier series and calculating their coefficients is proposed.
Political Aspects of International Cooperation in Space
Authors: Zhdanov V. L. , Antrushina K. T.
Published: December 2022

The article discusses the role of international cooperation in relation to advanced space programs, especially in the interests of developing countries. Options for international cooperation in space projects such as the ISS and the Tiangong space station. The author of the calculation that China’s defense space project, the Tiangong space station, is a promising area of cooperation between Russia and China. To implement this project, China is emphasizing global cooperation and inviting more advanced space nations to release large amounts of hydrocarbons. In addition, China provides an opportunity to participate in long-term countries in the interest of greater international cooperation. The purpose of this international study is to analyze the situation in the field of relations in the field of space, as well as a forecast on the implementation of promising space projects and the development of international space cooperation. The methodological component of the study of systemic, functional, comparable, normative-value, as well as prognostic methods. The author also came to the conclusion that the current geopolitical situation requires immediate decision-making on making decisions on amending most international acts.
Key Factors of Motivation for Postgraduate Studies
Authors: Dmitriev P. A. , Finogenova A. S.
Published: December 2022

The objective of this article is to determine to which extent the military service deferment can be considered as one of the important factors of students’ motivation to study for postgraduate school. The relevance of this study is linked to the difficulties in the implementation of state policy devoted to the increasing share of young specialists in the academic environment. The share of young scientists is declining, and the part of employees over 60 years old is growing. There is also a lack of information in the scientific literature. In the existing studies, this topic is not covered widely enough. In order to achieve the goal, the authors conducted a sociological research among male postgraduate students of military age of full-time education. The authors interviewed 149 postgraduate students from 41 universities. 50 respondents had a military card, 99 did not have one. The respondents were offered a questionnaire in which they had to assess the level of motivation to study at postgraduate school on a scale from 1 to 10 according to seven factors. In order to accurately interpret the respondents’ answers, the authors used the Mann-Whitney parametric test. The authors note that the key motivator for both groups of postgraduate students is “The possibility of obtaining an advanced degree.” The difference between the groups of respondents with and without a military card is observed in terms of the motivation factor “Interest in scientific and teaching activities.” This indicator is higher for postgraduate students with a military card. For the other five factors of motivation (except for the factor of “deferment”), there was no significant difference among the samples of respondents. Military service deferment is an important factor of motivation, but not it’s not a key one. The authors highlight that there is no need for additional roles for postgraduate students and applicants with and without a military card. The study showed that both are approximately equally motivated to study. The results of the study also show that the factors of motivation “The prestige of the profession of a scientist” and “The size of salaries” motivate postgraduate students less than other factors, although it is known that these factors are decisive when choosing a profession. The authors point out that in order to promote the young staff within the academic environment, it is necessary to pay attention to the mentioned factors.
Organization of Expert Activity on Digital Network Platforms
Authors: Zotov V. V.
Published: December 2022

Currently, expert-analytical activity is being developed on digital network platforms as sociotechnical systems that organize algorithmized relationships between actors and actant in the field of assessing a problem situation and making decisions to resolve it. The lag in the development of expert and analytical activities in the public administration system of the region leads to a slowdown in the processes of their socio-economic development. The purpose of the presented work was to substantiate the need of the regional management system for a conceptual model of smart configuration of expert and analytical activities on digital network platforms. The author determined that such a conceptual model should be based on 1) the concept of stakeholders (E. Freeman), 2) the critical heuristics of designing social systems (V. Ulrich), 3) the concept of epistemic communities (P. Haas). Its need is determined by three main points: 1) identifying the problematic field of requests and the degree of demand for conducting a social and professional examination with the involvement of representatives of interested parties; 2) digitalization processes that lead to the formation of digital network platforms as the technological basis for public management of new quality and 3) the construction of the concept of smart configuration as its content and technological basis. This model is based on smart configuring, the concept of using an artificial intelligence system to organize optimization models for developing options for socially significant management decisions, taking into account the consolidation of interests and the participation of all stakeholders. Smart configuration enables dialogue and collaboration between key stakeholders. To do this, you need to create a smart application (intelligent relational network configurator).
K-pop, Social Networks, Gender Representation: The Problem of Presentation and Perception (The Case of BTS)
Authors: Belaia E. K. , Kashina M. A.
Published: December 2022

Over the past ten years, Korean pop culture has gained enormous popularity around the world. The Boy Band BTS is one of the brightest representatives of this culture. The BTS fandom (ARMY) has about 90 million people around the world, most of which are teenagers and young people. Musical creativity and non-concert activities of the group broadcasted through social networks significantly affect BTS listeners’ perceptions of a wide range of issues, including those related to gender relations. Although there are a lot of research papers devoted to the phenomenon of BTS both in South Korea and abroad the gender aspects of this topic have not yet been studied. The purpose of the article is to analyze the gender representation contained in BTS songs and the nature of gender perception by BTS fans in the process of network communication between the boy band and the fans. The method of qualitative analysis of documents (lyrics of songs) was used and an analysis of a case related to a discussion on the network about one of the songs of BTS, which users rated as misogynistic, was carried out. Research results. Social networks are the key channel for interaction between BTS and their fans. Equally important, fans are not merely an object, but also a subject of communication, they play a huge role in the promotion of the group in the network space. In terms of gender representation, BTS songs can be subdivided into three groups: songs with a discriminatory presentation of gender relations, those with an egalitarian presentation, and songs that do not address gender representation. The third group makes up the absolute majority in the work of the boy band, since BTS focuses on universal problems that are equally important to both girls and boys. The discussion on the song “Joke” taken place in 2015–2016 showed that today fans have real means of controlling the content of the group’s songs and in order to maintain their popularity BTS songwriters need to avoid misogyny. Fans therefore are becoming a deterrent to the spread of discriminatory gender representation in the work of the group, strengthening the group’s positive influence on its fans, including in promoting gender equality. This applies not only to BTS, but to other K-pop groups as well.
State-Confessional Interaction in Social Media during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Zimova N. S. , Fomin E. V.
Published: December 2022

This article analyzes the relationship of the Russian Orthodox Church with the government and sanitary and epidemiological authorities during the lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic in Russia. The statistical method, the discourse analysis and content analysis were applied. The social media analysis system “Kribrum” was used as a technical tool of the study. As a result, we have identified the types of media, popular social media platforms, and important newsworthy events that were discussed on social media. The analysis has showed that the state-confessional interaction in social media is built around the state restrictions on church services. The article demonstrates the change in the attitude of the ROC to restrictions from a sharp rejection to the adaptation. Two models of state-confessional relations have been singled out. According to the first model, believers and members of the priesthood (deacons and priests) ignored the sanitary rules for visiting churches. As for the second model, the leadership of the Russian Orthodox Church adapted the COVID restrictions and strictly followed them, thus, the bishops followed the state power. A rating of the most influential channels on social media that published on the state-confessional topic has been compiled with two polar images of the ROC identified — the state (conservative) and the opposition (liberal). In the state media, the ROC is presented as an important public institution, with which the state authorities and believers consult. They also noted the misunderstanding in relations between the Russian Orthodox Church and the authorities at the beginning of the pandemic. In the opposition media, the ROC is a slow and archaic organization that ignores sanitary rules and does not trust the decisions of the government. Believers and priests are presented as COVID dissidents who criticize the closure of churches and doubt the existence of the coronavirus. It is concluded that the ROC as a religious institution requires a special approach as well as the state and sanitary authorities should discuss with the episcopate and believers the restrictions in churches.
Efficiency of Public Administration: The Economist’s View
Authors: Khlutkov A. D.
Published: December 2022

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Russia in the Context of the Global Crisis
Authors: Malkov S. Yu.
Published: December 2022

The article examines the features of the current situation in the world and the existing threats to Russia in its confrontation with the collective West. It is shown that the current global crisis is caused by the change of historical epochs and the transformation of the world system into a qualitatively new state. The old patterns stop working, it’s time to design the future. In these conditions, Russia has a chance to propose its own world order project and become one of the leaders in the new historical reality. But this requires a purposeful and wise policy.

Aim. The aim of this article is to analyze the current situation in the world and substantiate Russia’s policy in the current conditions.

Tasks. During the research, the following tasks were solved: modeling and forecasting world dynamics in the 21st century, identifying global trends, analyzing the features of the current crisis situation; analysis of the modern confrontation between the collective West and Russia; analysis of the tasks that Russia faces in the short, medium and long term, and justification of ways to solve them.

Methods. The methodology for solving these problems is based on the identification of patterns of historical development using modern methods of modeling and forecasting world dynamics, developed at Lomonosov Moscow State University under the guidance of Academician V. A. Sadovnichy.

Results. The results of mathematical modeling have shown that humanity is currently moving to a fundamentally new phase of historical development, when the old economic and social technologies (liberal capitalism, classical socialism) no longer work. There is a transition of human society into a new phase state, the shape of which has not yet been determined. In these conditions, we are not talking about forecasting, but about designing the future in new historical conditions. The struggle of world projects begins. Russia’s strategy should be formed on the basis of understanding the specifics of the current situation.

Conclusions. The current global crisis creates serious threats to Russia’s development, exacerbates the pressure on it from the collective West. However, at the same time, new opportunities are opening up for Russia: it gets a chance to propose its own world order project and become one of the leaders in the new historical reality. To realize this chance, a purposeful and wise policy is needed. The article suggests a number of measures to implement this policy.
Comparative Analysis of Modern Concepts of Information Warfare
Authors: Vykhodets R. S. , Pantserev K. A.
Published: December 2022

This study is devoted to the comparative analysis of the subject fields of the main modern concepts of information and psychological warfare.

Aim. To identify the features of the subject fields of the main modern concepts of information and psychological warfare.

Tasks. To analyze the main modern concepts of information and psychological warfare: information war, network war, network-centric war, mental warfare; determine their essential characteristics and identify the features of subject fields.

Methods. During the research, both general scientific (analysis, synthesis, analogy) and special methods were by the authors in order to solve scientific problems: content analysis, comparative analysis, critical discourse analysis.

Results. The study showed that the term “information  warfare” has appeared in  a  report commissioned by the US Department of Defense. Further, this concept was actively operated by American military experts involved in the development and planning of various types of military operations. The attitude to this term in scientific circles is ambiguous. In the scientific literature, one can find a large number of definitions explaining this phenomenon, which indicates the ongoing discussions in the scientific world about the sense of the “information war” as the phenomena.

Often this term is replaced by the term “information and psychological warfare”, which should be understood as such a relationship between states in which one of the opposing parties, in order to expand its zone of influence and eliminate potential competitors, resorts to active covert influence on the information  sphere  of its opponent,  aimed at creating  conditions  for making  favorable decisions for one or the other state in military, political, economic and other fields.

Conclusions. The authors come to the conclusion that the theory of information warfare should be considered as an area of scientific research aimed at understanding the use of advanced technologies in interstate confrontation which causes fundamental changes in the forms, principles and means of conflicts in the information age. Currently, the theory of information warfare has been differentiated and developed in a number of original concepts that focus on various aspects of confrontation in the information environment and the use of ICT in military confrontation.
Pharmaceutical Market of the EAEU: Trends and Prospects of Development
Authors: Vorona A. A. , Gubina M. A.
Published: December 2022

In modern conditions, international integration in the pharmaceutical industry is becoming a necessary condition for the development of the industry. At the same time, the improvement of medical science and technology is determined by the use of innovative technologies that prevail in the market of medicines. All this determines the relevance of the study. In recent years, the pharmaceutical industry has faced serious challenges: first it was the COVID-19 pandemic, which required a significant mobilization of all scientific and production resources, operational restructuring of many processes, expansion of tools for interaction and partnership at all levels, changes in the regulatory environment, then economic restrictive measures were taken against Russia, which, although not affected drug provision, but they created considerable logistical difficulties for drug manufacturers and generated certain unrest among drug consumers.

Aim. To assess the pharmaceutical market of the EAEU, identify emerging problems and outline ways to solve them.

Tasks. Consider the capacity of the pharmaceutical market of the EAEU; identify problems arising in the pharmaceutical market of the EAEU; to determine the prospects for the development of the pharmaceutical market of the EAEU.

Methods. Statistical analysis of data and synthesis of the results obtained for comparison purposes.

Results. A study of trends in the pharmaceutical market was conducted, as a result of which generalizing conclusions were made; problems faced by the market under the influence of uncertainty and risk factors were identified; attempts were made to identify promising directions for the development of the pharmaceutical market of the EAEU.

Conclusion. The conducted research makes it possible to identify problematic issues in the development of the pharmaceutical market of the EAEU and outline ways to eliminate them.
Implementation of Lean Manufacturing Methods in Russian Companies
Authors: Smirnov S. A. , Sorokin G. S.
Published: December 2022

Implementation  of  lean manufacturing  methods is  widespread  globally. These methods have demonstrated high potential of implementation and gained popularity in many developed, developing and transition economies. Despite the popularity, so far there are few empirical research devoted to the implementation of lean manufacturing in Russia, and this paper partially fills this gap.

Aim. The main purpose of the paper is to analyze the spread of lean manufacturing methods, find out the most frequently used practices, describe the industry affiliation of companies and identify problems and obstacles in the implementation of lean manufacturing methods and techniques.

Tasks. To achieve the objectives, the quantitative empirical study was conducted on the base of open secondary sources.

Methods. The information about the lean projects of 201 companies of different industries was gathered. The data was processed, coded and analyzed.

Results. Among findings, we identified that 5S and VSM were the most implementing practices, most of the companies were practicing 3 to 7 lean practices at the same time. Low employee engagement, unfavorable organizational culture and problems of scaling the pilot projects are the most frequent problems in implementing of lean practices.

Conclusions. The introduction of lean manufacturing methods remains one of the main direction of production processes improving and labor productivity increasing on Russian enterprises. The study has limitations inherent to research that are based on secondary sources.
The Role of the Digital Transformation in the Fight against Crime at Sea
Authors: Kirilenko V. P. , Alekseev G. V.
Published: December 2022

Crime control at the sea involves public activities to create a modern security system in seaports, at the territorial sea and the adjacent zone throughout the sea corridors, as well as in the open sea on sea routes with intensive shipping.

Aim. Impact assessment of digital transformation on maritime crime control.

Tasks. Firstly, to characterize the impact of digital technologies on the nature of pirate attacks and other maritime offenses, which are actual threats to the maritime infrastructure. Secondly, to analyze the impact of modern measures to combat maritime crime on the economy of seaports, shipping companies and other maritime business entities. Thirdly, to demonstrate the role of the seaport administration and private military companies in the fight against offenses at sea.

Methods. The study is carried out by formal legal and comparative legal methodology using a review-analytical approach.

Results. Data analysis shows that the administrations of seaports are interested in optimizing security costs by creating a convenient digital management system for the coastal infrastructure. Security systems and logistics solutions depend on the effectiveness of digital technologies implemented in the interests of ensuring the safety of navigation. The Convention for the Safety of Human Life at Sea (SOLAS-74/88), supplemented by the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) in 2004, provides for a universal maritime security system, however, the implementation of these standards in a number of regions of the World Ocean is not enough to neutralize coastal criminal threats.

Conclusion. In the context of digitalization, measures to combat crime at sea lead to significant costs, as they require complex technological infrastructure on ships and in ports. The norms of the law of the sea aimed at combating piracy and smuggling should be implemented at the national level, taking into account the socio-economic features of the maritime infrastructure development. Since negative economic trends entail an increase in criminal activity, the economic interests of commercial shipping entities should not be sacrificed in the fight against piracy and smuggling.
Emphasis on Advanced Development
Authors: Glazyev S. Yu.
Published: December 2022

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Trends in the incidence of HPV associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma in the United States 2010-2016
Authors: Kim Su Il , Lee Jung Woo , Eun Young Gyu , Lee Young Chan
Published: December 2022

Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the trend of HPV infection status in
oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) according to various
epidemiologic factors in the United States. Design: Retrospective cohort
study. Setting: Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER)
2010-2016 database. Participants: A total of 13081 patients with OPSCC
were enrolled. Patients were diagnosed with OPSCC primarily in the base
of tongue, posterior pharyngeal wall, soft palate, and tonsil between
2010 and 2016 and were tested for HPV infection status. Main outcome
measures: We analyzed how the number of OPSCC patients changed according
to various demographic factors from 2010 to 2016. Additionally, we
forecasted and confirmed the number of HPV (+) and (-) patients with
OPSCC using the autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) model.
Results: The number of HPV (+) patients with OPSCC has increased over
the past 7 years, but the degree of increase varied greatly according to
the age, sex, and subsites. The number of HPV (-) patients increased
until 2015 in all age groups for each site but did not change or
decrease since then. Appropriate ARIMA models were applied to forecast
HPV (+) and (-) patients, and the predicted data matched the actual data
well. Conclusions: This large population-based study suggests that HPV
(+) patients with OPSCC has increased and will continue to increase.
However, the trends in HPV infection status in patients differed greatly
according to various demographic factors. These results present a
direction for establishing appropriate preventive measures to deal with
HPV-related OPSCC in more detail.
Trends in Ventilation Modes in The Last Decade and Their Impact on The Incidence of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Preterm Infants
Authors: Adler-Haltovsky Tehila , Gileles-Hillel Alex , Erlichman Ira , Eventov-Friedman smadar
Published: December 2022

Background: Less invasive forms of ventilation have evolved
aiming to decrease bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) morbidity. It is
unclear whether changes in ventilation practices have been associated
with improvements in respiratory outcomes. Objective: To
examine trends of ventilation modes in preterm neonates over the last
decade and their impact on BPD. Methods: A retrospective chart
review of very low birth weight infants (VLBW) and those born at less
than 32 weeks gestation hospitalized during two periods: the years
2012-2013 and 2018-2019. The primary outcome was the prevalence of BPD.
Study variables included the mode and duration of ventilation, duration
of oxygen need, and perinatal clinical parameters. Results:
Four hundred eighty-one infants were enrolled. Between the two study
periods, a significant increase was observed in invasive (33% to 47%,
p=0.002), and non-invasive ventilation rates (44% to 72%,
p<0.001). The average duration of non-invasive
ventilation increased significantly (from 9.24 to 14.08 days,
p=0.016). The total duration of respiratory support remained
unchanged. The overall prevalence of moderate and severe BPD at 36 weeks
corrected age remained approximately 40% in preterm infants born at
less than 28 weeks gestation. Conclusion: The increasing use of
non-invasive ventilation was not accompanied by a reduction in the use
of invasive ventilation, nor by a reduced prevalence of BPD. The high
prevalence of BPD remains a significant problem in preterm infants born
< 28 weeks of age. Other interventions, in addition to less
aggressive ventilation, need to be explored.