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Recent Russian Historiography on Housing Reform during the “Khrushchev Thaw”
Authors:   Ufa University of Science and Technology, Khaziev Rustem A. , Magadeev Azat R. ,   Ufa University of Science and Technology
Published: June 2024

This article focuses on analyzing specific recent works by Russian scientists that have made a significant contribution to studying the housing reform of the late 1950s – early 1960s. In their writings, they proved the historical significance of the implementation of the social program in the era of the “Khrushchev thaw”, unprecedented in scope for all the years of the existence of the Soviet state, which partially eliminated the housing crisis. The considered latest historiographical sources give grounds to draw a number of conclusions. Modern Russian scientists fairly objectively assess the reasons that predetermined the “shock” build-up of the housing stock in the era of the “Khrushchev thaw”, which made it possible for millions of Soviet citizens to get personal housing by moving from communal apartments and barracks to separate apartments with all amenities. Researchers generally do not biasively characterize the content and focus of housing reform implemented in a team-planned manner. They express original ideas regarding the institutional foundations of the coexistence of the implemented economic practice of the “mass-gross” approach in housing construction with the desire of the socialist state to develop housing construction for the benefit of the Soviet people, and also demonstrate important value judgments on a number of other controversial issues that have not received comprehensive scientific understanding.
On the Issue of Women’s Labor and Education on the Pages of the Magazines “Women’s Bulletin” and “Woman and War” in the Late XIX – Early XX Centuries
Authors:   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Dolgova Anzhela V.
Published: June 2024

Women’s right to work and education was formed under the influence of life realities and socio-political events of the late 19th – early 20th centuries. Women’s magazines served as a conduit for conveying the political interests of women, where they could learn about the prevalent issue of inequality in society and potential avenues for addressing it. These publications featured stories of women’s oppression in employment, wage disparities, and admission to higher educational institutions. Prior to the 1917 revolution, attitudes towards female labor in Russian society underwent numerous transformations, with working alongside men becoming a vital necessity for women. The exigencies of the First World War greatly contributed to the demand for labor, prompting many women to join the workforce and serve on the front lines as nurses and volunteers, fulfilling their duty to the Motherland. In conclusion, the narrative of women’s rights to labor and education in late Imperial Russia reflects a complex interplay of societal shifts and historical contingencies. As we reflect on this historical trajectory, it is imperative to recognize the ongoing struggle for gender equality and the enduring legacy of women’s activism in shaping the contours of society.
The British Public and the German Threat in 1935–1936
Authors:   Nizhny Tagil State Socio-Pedagogical Institute (branch) Russian State Vocational Pedagogical  University, Mezencev Viktor F.
Published: June 2024

The article delves into the reaction of British society to the actions of Nazi Germany in the years 1935–1936, as Germany undertook steps aimed at dismantling the established system of international relations in Europe based on the Treaty of Versailles. The international situation that arose as a result of these actions posed a challenge primarily to those countries that were at the foundations of this system. Great Britain was one of the main states that had to speak in favour of the principles of the existing international system. Drawing from press materials, political statements and declarations, as well as contemporaneous diaries and memoirs, the author reconstructs the nuanced stance of British society towards the potential threat posed by the Nazi regime. The spectrum of opinions regarding the intentions of the German leadership, the reasons behind radical pronouncements and actions of Hitler, are examined.
Main Tasks of the Ethnocultural Education Development in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic
Authors:   Institute for Humanitarian Studies – Branch of the Kabardino-Balkarian Scientific Center  of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Bazieva Gulfiya D.
Published: June 2024

The article examines the challenges facing the development of ethnocultural education, emphasizing the need to strengthen the role of ethnocultural subjects in secondary schools to continuously update program-methodical support, content, forms, and methods of ethnocultural education. The relevance of the research topic lies in the necessity to enhance the role of modern information resources and technologies in the educational process. The aim of the study is to analyze the development of ethnocultural education in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic. It underscores the necessity of intensifying efforts to publish new textbooks, teaching aids, monographs on the history, culture, and arts of the KBR, among others. The importance of various programs for studying ethnic basic values, history, and culture of the republic’s peoples is emphasized. The research tasks include identifying the main directions of cultural policies in the Russian Federation that shape national and civic identity in the modern education system. The novelty of the study lies in the conceptual approach to studying the issues of ethnocultural education as a continuous humanitarian process aimed at shaping a creative, versatile personality capable of broad interaction in various fields of social practice.
Formation of Professionally Significant Stereotypes and Speech Behavior of Future Physicians in a Multicultural University Environment
Authors:   Volgograd State Medical University, Sorokoletova Anna E. , Tkachenko Elena A. ,   Volgograd State Medical University
Published: June 2024

This article examines the process of shaping professional attitudes of future medical specialist within the framework of an open cultural space and the medicalization of culture. Among these attitudes are communicative competence, a tolerant attitude towards patients from diverse cultures, their attitudes towards medicine and health, and their manner of communication with healthcare professionals. The authors emphasize that a medical university serves as a model of an open cultural space, which facilitates the development of necessary attitudes and skills for professional activity. It is demonstrated that within the educational context of a medical university, skills in physician-patient communication must be cultivated. The special role of the university in the development of students’ communicative competence and formation of communicative personality of future medical worker is emphasized. Through intentional curriculum design and experiential learning opportunities, students are empowered to become competent and compassionate medical professionals capable of providing high-quality care to patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Keywords: professional
Axiological Aspects of Information
Authors:   Voronezh State Technical University, Perevozchikova Larisa S. , Nazarenko Ksenia S. ,   Voronezh State Technical University
Published: June 2024

In the article, the authors analyze the concept of “information value” through the understanding of the terms “value” and “information” as philosophical categories. They examine the influence of social consciousness, adaptive processes, characteristics of information as a final product, context, and certain social and behavioral factors on the assessment, perception, and utilization of information by individuals and society. Some ways of determining the value of information are analyzed, and a socio-philosophical characterization and critique of the concept of quantifying information value (VOI) is given. Factors influencing the ability to respond to information are identified, and the sequence of decision-making according to Gary Klein is considered. The questions that arise when determining the value of information are raised, the importance of resolving them and a deeper understanding of the degree of influence of the human factor on data collection, information synthesis and knowledge development is argued. A concept for determining the value information is presented.
Key Factors Shaping Legal Consciousness in Russian Society
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Lyubaev Denis P.
Published: June 2024

The concept of legal consciousness in Russian society is multifaceted and deeply rooted in historical, economic, and social factors. This article aims to dissect these factors and their impact on the formation of legal attitudes and perceptions among the populace. Legal consciousness in Russia has evolved over centuries, shaped by a complex interplay of historical events and socio-economic conditions. From the pre-Christian era to the tumultuous transformations in the 1990–2020s, the understanding of law and justice has been deeply intertwined with the fabric of Russian society. A significant aspect of legal consciousness formation lies in the experiences of the peasantry, from the era of serfdom to the collectivization efforts of the Soviet era. Economic factors, including income distribution and access to resources, play a pivotal role in shaping legal attitudes and behaviors among citizens. In the modern era, cultural-economic and legislative trends such as counter-sanctions and digitization have further influenced legal consciousness. The concept of legal nihilism, characterized by a disregard for legal norms and institutions, underscores the need for proactive measures to address this phenomenon. In conclusion, the analysis reveals a complex tapestry of factors influencing legal consciousness in Russian society, with economic disparities playing a significant role. The correlation between legal nihilism and income levels highlights the urgency of implementing targeted interventions to foster a culture of legal compliance and respect for the rule of law.
On Causes of Political Crises in the Writings of P.A. Sorokin of the Russian Period
Authors:   Syktyvkar State University named after Pitirim Sorokin, Mamedov Alihan A. ogly
Published: June 2024

P.A. Sorokin is one of the most renowned and peer-reviewed scientists of the XX century. In his anniversary and in modern conditions it seems important to address his explanation of the genesis of political crises in the early period of his work, since his recommendations for the preservation of eternal peace given in his later works have not been fulfilled. The article focuses on P.A. Sorokin’s ideas of political crises. For analysis, the concepts presented in his main monographs of the Russian period: “Sociology of Revolution” and “Hunger as a Factor in Human Affairs” are used. The article compares the ideas expressed in them with lesser-known publicistic and scientific articles by P.A. Sorokin of that time. For a better understanding of the context, the biographical material of the scientist was used, showing the complex environment of the formation of his intellectual heritage. In conclusion, this study demonstrates the importance of revisiting P.A. Sorokin’s works on political crises during the Russian period. His ideas provide valuable insights into the causes of political crises and offer guidance for maintaining perpetual peace. It is essential for modern scientists and policymakers to engage with Pitirim Aleksandrovich Sorokin’s ideas and apply them to current challenges in global politics.
Political Cooperation within the SCO: Relevance, Responses to Modern Challenges, and Development Prospects
Authors:   Peter the Great Saint-Petersburg Polytechnic University, Guo Shanshan
Published: June 2024

The article delves into the fundamental aspects of political interaction among a group of countries as part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). It examines the organization’s achievements, such as the establishment of key principles – the “Shanghai Spirit” and “consensus”; the signing of the “Treaty on Long- Term Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation among the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization”; and the formulation of the Medium-Term Development Strategy for expansion and diversification of participants. Additionally, it highlights the significance of the Sino-Russian interaction as a pivotal element of SCO activities, emphasizing their comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era as a guarantee of the union’s stability. Conclusion dwells upon the fact that over more than 20 years of development, the SCO has evolved into a new type of regional cooperation organization with advanced interaction concepts and significant international influence, the experience of which could inform the prospects for global cooperation.
Wpływ rozstawy roślin na plonowanie papryki (Capsicum annuum L.) w uprawie polowej
Authors: Buczkowska Halina Barbara , Orzechowska Anna Iwona
Published: June 2024

Papryka słodka jest jednym z najczęściej uprawianych warzyw na świecie. Ma duże wymagania środowiskowe i uprawiana jest z rozsady. W tym doświadczeniu prześledzono wpływ rozstawy roślin na plonowanie trzech polskich odmian papryki słodkiej: Caryca F1, Mino, RobertaF1. Zastosowano cztery rozstawy: 0,67 m × 0,30 m; 0,67 m × 0,40 m; 0,67 m × 0,50 m; 0,67 m × 0,60 m. Największy plon handlowy i największą liczbę owoców uzyskano z uprawy w najmniejszej rozstawie (0,67 m × 0,30 m), najwcześniejszy zaś w rozstawie największej (0,67 m × 0,60 m). Rozstawa roślin nie miała istotnego wpływu na zawartość wybranych składników chemicznych. Niezależnie od stosowanej rozstawy oceniane odmiany różniły się pod względem parametrów plonowania i zawartości wybranych składników chemicznych.
Octy owocowe – otrzymywanie i właściwości prozdrowotne
Authors: Gruszecki Robert , Kowalska Magdalena , Kaczmarczyk Milena , Pietrasik Dominika , Walasek-Janusz Magdalena
Published: June 2024

Fermentacja octowa jest jednym z najstarszych, znanych ludzkości, procesów biotechnologicznych, a jej produkt – ocet stosowany jest przez człowieka od około 10 000 lat. Octy owocowe to roztwory wody z kwasem octowym, kwasami organicznymi, barwnikami, solami mineralnymi, estrami, ketonami, aldehydami i innymi związkami. Ponadto są to doskonałe konserwanty, przyprawy, składniki preparatów kosmetycznych, a także wszechstronne środki czyszcząco – dezynfekujące. Wytwarzane są z zastosowaniem różnego typu technik produkcyjnych, co wpływa na ich walory smakowe, konsystencję, kolor, zapach oraz skład chemiczny. Wyróżnia się trzy podstawowe metody otrzymywania octów: metoda orleańska, należąca do najstarszych metod – powierzchniowych, metoda ociekowa generatorowa oraz metoda wgłębna, która jest stosowana w przemyśle. Współcześnie coraz większą popularność zyskują octy produkowane metodami tradycyjnymi, które dodatkowo wzbogacane są różnego rodzaju owocami, ziołami i kwiatami. Do najbardziej znanych octów owocowych należą: ocet balsamiczny, oxymel oraz ocet czterech złodziei. Tak przygotowane octy posiadają większą zawartość cennych związków aktywnych i po zastosowaniu silniejszą aktywność prozdrowotną.
Weed infestation and its biodiversity under the influence of different herbicide variants application in maize cultivation
Authors: Chojnacka Sylwia , Haliniarz Małgorzata , Łukasz Justyna , Rusecki Hubert , Biszczak Wojciech
Published: June 2024

CThe main objective of Integrated Pest Management is to minimize the negative impact of pesticide use on the environment. For this purpose, technologies are developed that involve reducing doses of herbicides whose efficacy can be enhanced by adding adjuvants. This field study aimed to determine the weed control efficacy of herbicide applied at reduced doses in relation to full dose at different growth stages of maize. In the experiment, pre-emergence herbicide was applied at stage BBCH 00, while a post-emergence herbicide was at the 3, 6, or 8 leaves of maize. The herbicides were applied at doses reduced to 60% or 80% with adjuvants or at a full dose. The study has shown that pre-emergence or early post-emergence (in BBCH 13) application of the herbicide had the most beneficial effect on reducing the number and biomass of weeds in maize. The use of the doses reduced by 20% with the addition of adjuvant gave the same weed-killing effect as a 100% dose.
Ocena efektów stosowania biostymulatorów w integrowanej uprawie majeranku ogrodowego (Origanum majorana L.)
Authors: Król Beata
Published: June 2024

Badania przeprowadzono w latach 2018–2020, opierając się na eksperymencie polowym założonym w miejscowości Trębanów (woj. świętokrzyskie). Celem doświadczenia było określenie wpływu wybranych biopreparatów w uprawie integrowanej majeranku ogrodowego na cechy morfologiczne roślin, wielkość i strukturę plonu oraz zawartość i wydajność olejku eterycznego. Naturalne biostymulatory takie jak: Viva (2 dm3∙ha–1); Stimplex (1,5 dm3∙ha–1); Megafol (1,5 dm3∙ha–1); Kendal (1 dm3∙ha–1) stosowano dolistnie dwukrotnie w czasie wegetacji.
Wyniki wskazują, że zastosowane preparaty przyczyniły się do lepszego wzrostu roślin, stymulowały tworzenie części nadziemnej majeranku oraz spowodowały zwyżkę plonu surowca o 6,8–16,4%. Spośród porównywanych biostymulatorów w trzyletnim okresie badań najbardziej efektywna okazała się aplikacja Stimplexu i Vivy. Wystąpiła także interakcja między latami badań a preparatami. W 2018 r. zastosowanie Megafolu zmniejszyło niekorzystną reakcje roślin na stres wodny, natomiast Kendalu – porażenie przez choroby grzybowe w 2019 r. Przeprowadzone badania wykazały, że wielkość i jakość plonu majeranku była zmienna w latach badań. Spośród porównywanych biostymulatorów jedynie Stimplex zwiększył zawartość olejku w zielu majeranku.
Evaluation of the yield of highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) cultivars and their economic efficiency on commodity plantations in Poland in the years 2020–2022
Authors: Wróblewska Wioletta , Pawlak Joanna , Paszko Dariusz
Published: June 2024

The selection of suitable highbush blueberry cultivars is a prerequisite for obtaining an optimal yield that determines the profitability of production and competitiveness on the market. The study assessed the production efficiency of highbush blueberry cultivars concerning the fruiting period, taking into account the size of the plantation, and evaluated the economic efficiency of the fruiting period. Production efficiency was assessed based on yields obtained according to data from 15 production plantations from all over Poland in 2020–2022. Economic efficiency was determined by analysing the production value, the amount of costs, and the Gross Margin. It was shown that yields of highbush blueberry cultivars differed depending on the ripening time. Generally, the highest yields were obtained in cultivating varieties with middle ripening time. The analyses show that the most prolific varieties in the three-year study, starting from the early to late ones, were Spartan and Duke, Bluecrop, Chandler, Aurora and Nelson. The cultivation of highbush blueberries was profitable in all the analysed plantation groups in the analysed years, although the level of economic production efficiency differed depending on the fruiting period of the cultivated varieties.
Effect of virus infection on the fruit quality of sour cherry cultivar Łutówka
Authors: Paduch-Cichal Elżbieta , Krupa Tomasz , Mirzwa-Mróz Ewa , Szyndel Marek Stefan , Staniszewski Karol , Kukuła Wojciech , Mielniczuk Elżbieta , Wit Marcin , Wakuliński Wojciech
Published: June 2024

A survey was carried out on a commercial sour cherry fruit orchard located in Lublin province in Poland to determine the influence of viruses on the fruit quality of sour cherry cv. Łutówka. Leaf samples from trees of sour cherry cv. Łutówka were tested for Prunus necrotic ringspot virus (PNRSV), Prune dwarf virus (PDV), Little cherry virus 1 (LChV-1), Little cherry virus 2 (LChV-2), Cherry virus A (CVA), Cherry green ring mottle virus (CGRMV), Cherry necrotic rusty mottle virus (CNRMV), Cherry rasp leaf virus (CRLV) and Cherry mottle leaf virus (CMLV) using the RT-PCR technique. The results indicated that PNRSV and PNRSV+CVA infected the samples. PDV, LChV-1, LChV-2, CGRMV, CNRMV, CRLV, and CMLV were not detected in any of the tested sour cherry trees. The effect of virus infection on the chemical composition of sour cherry fruits was investigated. The anthocyanin, total phenolic and vitamin C contents, and antioxidant activity were evaluated. The total phenolic compound, vitamin C contents, and antioxidant activity were significantly higher in PNRSV- and PNRSV+CVA-infected than in virus-free sour cherry fruits. The total anthocyanin content in PNRSV- or PNRSV+CVA-infected fruits was lower than in control trees. To our knowledge, this is the first report in the world about the effect of PNRSV or PNRSV+CVA infection on the anthocyanin compounds, total polyphenolic compounds, vitamin C contents, and the antioxidant activity of sour cherry fruits.
A comparative study of distinguishing apple cultivars and a clone based on features of selected fruit parts and leaves using image processing and artificial intelligence
Authors: Ropelewska Ewa , Lewandowski Mariusz
Published: June 2024

This study aimed to identify the most useful white-fleshed apple samples to distinguish apple cultivars and a clone. Whole apples, apple slices, seeds, and leaves belonging to ‘Free Redstar’, clone 118, ‘Ligolina’, ‘Pink Braeburn’, and ‘Pinokio’ were imaged using a digital camera. The texture parameters were extracted from images in color channels L, a, b, R, G, B, X, Y, Z, U, V, and S. The classification models were built using traditional machine learning algorithms. Models developed using selected image seed textures allowed the classification of apple cultivars and a clone with the highest average accuracy of up to 97.4%. The apple seeds ‘Free Redstar’ were distinguished with the highest accuracy, equal to 100%. Machine learning models built based on the textures of apple skin allowed for the clone and cultivar classification with slightly lower correctness, reaching 94%. Meanwhile, the average accuracies for models involving selected flesh and leave textures reached 86.4% and 88.8%, respectively. All the most efficient models for classifying individual apple fruit parts and leaves were developed using Multilayer Perceptron. However, models combining selected image textures of apple skin, slices (flesh), seeds, and leaves produced the highest average accuracy of up to 99.6% in the case of Bayes Net. Thus, it was found that including features of different parts of apple fruit and apple leaves in one model can allow for the correct distinguishing of apples in terms of cultivar and clone.
Evaluation of Ca(NO3)2 and various container cell size effects on some growth attributes and nutrient content of tomato transplants
Authors: Rasouli Farzad , Golestaneh Sina , Asadi Mohammad , Amini Trifa , Aslereyhani Negin , Skowronkova Nela , Ercisli Sezai , Adamkova Anna , Snopek Lukas , Mlcek Jiri
Published: June 2024

Optimizing container cell size and nutrition is crucial for enhancing the quality of vegetable transplants. The current study evaluated the effect of different cell sizes and Ca(NO3)2 on some properties of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) transplants. Experimental treatment included four levels (0, 50, 100, and 150 mg L–1) of Ca(NO3)2 and 5 different cell sizes of containers (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) in a factorial experiment based on a completely randomized design (CRD) with three replications under greenhouse conditions. Ca(NO3)2 and larger cell size, increased height, stem diameter, fresh and dry weights of roots and shoots, and concentration of chlorophyll, protein, SPAD, carbohydrates, and macro/micronutrients. The results revealed that maximum shoot and root fresh and dry weight, photosynthesis pigments, N, P, K, Ca, and Fe concentrations were recorded at 150 mg L–1 × cell size 5. In comparison, the highest Zn and Mn concentrations were recorded at 100 mg L–1 × cell size 4 and 5. Our results demonstrated that applying Ca(NO3)2 and increasing the cell size of the containers improved the traits evaluated, so Ca(NO3)2 at 10 and 15 mg L–1 with cell size 5 can be recommended to transplant producers.
Mechanical properties of soils in internal waste bank of lignite mines and their primary characteristics
Authors: Wierzbicki Jędrzej , Stefaniak Katarzyna , Hofman Anita
Published: June 2024

The modern development of urban areas is related to, among others, the location of industrial facilities on the outskirts of cities. More and more often, commercial buildings are founded on areas that have not been used for construction so far. Such areas include, among others: reclaimed lignite mine banks in the Konin region. The man-made soil is a chaotic mixture of fragments of glacial tills and Pliocene clays, often exceeding 20 m in thickness, which is naturally consolidated over time. Due to the method of formation of the embankment, despite the fact that banks are made of natural soil, their strength and deformation characteristics clearly differ from those characteristic of lithologically similar soils deposited as a result of geological processes. In this case, the use of a standard test approach may overestimate the strength and stiffness of the soil. Due to the complex structure of the bank in-situ tests were used for geotechnical exploration: CPTU and FVT, as well as laboratory tests in a triaxial apparatus and an oedometer. The results were compared with the results of studies conducted in similar naturally deposited soils. The obtained results provide valuable geotechnical characteristics of the embankment soil, which in its large fragments is built of natural soil clasts. The obtained results indicate a relatively small change in the geotechnical properties of the soils incorporated into the embankment within individual clasts of the natural soil (on a local scale) and a clear deterioration in the scale of the entire embankment, treated as the impact zone of building structures.
Ageing tests with high temperatures of prototype vibroacoustic isolators – under ballast mats (UBMs) based on recycled materials
Authors: Kraskiewicz Cezary , Zbiciak Artur , Sabouni-Zawadzka Anna Al , Wasilewski Kacper
Published: June 2024

This study focuses on experimental ageing tests with high temperatures carried out on prototype under ballast mats (UBMs) according to the procedure of the European standard EN 17282, which was introduced in late 2020. Most of the analysed UBM samples are based on recycled elastomeric materials, such as styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) granules and fibres from end-of-life car tyres and rebond polyurethane waste from polyurethane product manufacturing plants. Additionally, two variations of the mat based on mineral wool are analysed. Significant differences in the values of static and dynamic characteristics measured before and after the ageing tests are demonstrated, and permanent deformations of the recycled polyurethane-based mats are shown. Moreover, it is proved that the elastomeric mats based on recycled rubber materials (SBR granules and fibres) have high durability and are an effective solution in terms of protection against vibration and structure-borne noise from railway traffic. In addition, the authors propose criteria for assessing the results of the ageing test with high temperatures of UBMs tested according to the procedure of EN 17282.
Reindeer herders in the green sacrifice zone: The cumulative impacts of past extractivist dispossessions and recent mining expansion in Sodankylä, Finland
Authors: Lassila Maija Matilda
Published: June 2024

The European Union is pushing for critical mineral self-sufficiency to meet its goal of transitioning to a low-carbon society, and also supporting strategic defense objectives. The raw materials needed for this transition are creating so-called 'green sacrifice zones.' The people living in resource extraction areas suffer from environmental degradation, pollution, food insecurity, and loss of livelihoods and land. They also experience some of the worst climate change impacts. The article examines the impact of mining expansion on reindeer herders in Sodankylä, Arctic Finland. The herders' territories are transformed into a sacrificial zone, legitimated by the green transition. The article links historical changes, like those brought on by hydropower and forestry, to the current rapid transformations within the green transition. The green sacrifice zone has continuities with past socio-environmental damage. The sacrifice zone is (re)enforced over time by the power asymmetries between the reindeer herders and their intergenerational territorial relations, and the authorities and corporations that promote extractivism.
Environmental Regulation and Renewable Energies: Evidence from Generalized Panel Unconditional Quantile Regression
Authors: Rahmane Amal , Abdelaoui Okba , Djouadi Issam
Published: June 2024

This study aims to measure the impact of environmental regulation on the production of renewable energies in OECD countries from 1990 to 2021. Environmental policies stringency, environmental taxes, and CO2 emissions are variables indicating environmental regulation, which affect renewable energies production. The study relied on unconditional quantitative regression methods. The study found that strict environmental policies do not necessarily enhance renewable energy production in countries with high or low production. Moreover, environmental tax revenues have varying impacts on renewable energy production based on renewable energy production in each country. For countries with below-average levels of renewable energy (Q25), environmental taxes positively affect renewable energy production; however, in countries with high production levels (Q90), environmental taxes show a negative effect. Furthermore, CO2 emissions negatively affect the total production of renewable energy in all quantiles except Q50, whereas R&D spending positively affects renewable energies in all quantiles except Q75. The estimates also showed a significant negative effect of patents on the renewable energy production in quantile Q10. The results underscore the importance of flexibility and adaptability in environmental policies and taxes. Finally, the study indicates that policies must be dynamic and respond to the specificity of each stage of renewable energy development in the studied countries.
MODEL SISTEM DINAMIK UNTUK KEBERLANJUTAN DANAU BATUR, BATUR UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK, BALI
Authors: Utama I Putu Wira , Arthana I Wayan , Nuarsa I Wayan , Suryawan Wiranatha Agung
Published: June 2024

This research aims to analyze the best scenario for conserving Lake Batur, Batur UNESCO Global Geopark (BUGG), Bali. Using the system dynamics method, key factors in the management of Lake Batur can be identified. Based on modeling results, it is known that the sustainability of Lake Batur is strongly influenced by aspects of land use, the environment, the economy, and the social culture of the community. The main leverage factors in supporting the preservation of Lake Batur are law enforcement and supervision, government assistance, as well as training and outreach to the community. The analysis of the sensitivity value of the optimistic/moderate ratio shows that the optimistic scenario is the best option to reduce the lake pollution index to 0.86 (still below the 1 threshold). Increasing community income per capita in this area in 2045 is estimated to reach Rp87.992.747,76/year, with predictions of 9,312 floating net cage plots owned by 2,592 entrepreneurs. The predicted number of plots is 14.90 ha, which is still below 1% of the area of Lake Batur.
Keywords: System Dynamics; Sustainability; Lake Batur; BUGG
BIOMASSA DAN SIMPANAN KARBON PADA EKOSISTEM PADANG LAMUN DI WILAYAH NUSA LEMBONGAN
Authors: Dwikasari Ida Ayu Indira , Arthana I Wayan , Watiniasih Ni Luh
Published: June 2024

The Seagrass ecosystem is one of the important ecosystems in the ocean in mitigating global warming. This research aims to examine the potential for storing carbon stocks in seagrass biomass. The purposive sampling method was used at three location points. At each location, there are 9 quadrants for a total of 27 quadrants. The types of seagrass found were Thalassia hemprichii, Cymodocea rotundata, Enhalus acoroides, Halodule uninervis, Halophila ovalis, Halodule pinifolia with moderate diversity and moderate community stability. Seagrass conditions are relatively protected between the coast and coral reefs with the highest average density of 225 ind/m2. The type of seagrass with the highest density is Thalassia hemprichii. The types of substrates are sand, coral rubble, and sandy mud. The carbon stock in the Lembongan Beach area has an area of ??89.46 hectares of seagrass beds. Around 56.32% or 3,21 tons of carbon were stored as the bottom carbon stock of the substrate and 43.67% or 2,49 tons of carbon were stored as the top carbon stock of the substrate.
Keywords: Thalassia Hemprichii, Seagrass, Substate, Global Warming
Authors: Dikayana Ni Putu Devi Putri , Wardana I Made
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this study was to explain the effect of electronic word of mouth on purchasing decisions, the effect of electronic word of mouth on brand trust, the effect of brand trust on purchasing decisions, and the role of brand trust in mediating the effect of electronic word of mouth on purchasing decisions. This research was conducted on Madame Gie consumers in Denpasar City. The method of determining the sample using a non-probability sampling technique with 120 respondents. Data collection through a questionnaire in the form of google form. The analysis technique uses path analysis and Sobel test. The results showed that electronic word of mouth had a positive and significant effect on brand trust. Electronic word of mouth and brand trust have a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions. Brand trust significantly mediates the effect of electronic word of mouth on purchasing decisions. The theoretical implication of this research is to provide scientific contribution and empirical evidence based on the results of the tests that have been carried out. The practical implication of this research is that it can become a reference for management and other related parties.
Brain Gym and Core Stability Exercises are Superior in Improving Dynamic Balance in 8-9-Year-Old Children
Authors: Larashati Ni Putu Dwi , Sundari Luh Putu Ratna , Wahyuddin Wahyuddin , Adiputra Luh Made Indah Sri Handari , Iswari Ida , Tianing Ni Wayan , Tianing Ni Wayan
Published: June 2024

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to low physical activity levels among children, resulting in a high risk of falls and injuries. Core stability exercises are standard practices to enhance dynamic balance. Brain Gym and balance boards are alternative activities that can be provided to children to improve dynamic balance. This study aims to demonstrate that combining Brain Gym and core stability exercises is more effective in enhancing dynamic balance in 8-9-year-old children than balance boards and core stability exercises.
Methods: This study employed an experimental design using a Randomized Pre-Test and Post-Test Control Group Design involving 32 participants divided into two groups.
Results: The Wilcoxon signed-rank test revealed a significant difference with a p-value of <0.01 in both Group I and Group II. The difference in means-tested by the Mann-Whitney U-test showed an essential difference between Group I and Group II with a p-value of 0.001 (p <0.05).
Conclusion: Brain Gym and core stability exercises are superior in improving dynamic balance in 8-9-year-old children compared to balance boards and core stability exercises.
 
Keywords: Brain Gym, balance board, core stability exercise, dynamic balance
The Role Of Organisational Commitment In Mediating Work-Life Balance On Employee Performance
Authors: I Made Dena Julio Mahendra Saputra  , Anak Agung Ngurah Oka Suryadinatha Gorda
Published: June 2024

The current study proposed to examine the mediating role of organisational commitment dimensions in the relationship between work-life balance and employee performance at BPR Denpasar City, with assets exceeding 100 billion. With a sample of 249 employees, the research reveals a notable gap in prior studies regarding utilising organisational commitment dimensions as mediators. Questionnaires were used to gather data, which SEM-PLS analysis techniques were then used to process. The findings show that Work-life balance has a positive and significant impact on employee performance, affective commitment, continuance commitment, and normative commitment. Affective, continuance and normative commitment significantly influence employee performance. Affective commitment, continuance commitment, and normative commitment mediate the results of work-life balance and employee performance.
Os percursos sociais e escolares de estudantes de cursos técnicos da educação profissional e tecnológica
Authors: Corrêa Filho Itamar de Oliveira , Paixão Jairo Antonio da
Published: June 2024

O objetivo do presente artigo foi investigar elementos do percurso social e escolar dos estudantes dos cursos técnicos concomitantes ou subsequentes ao Ensino Médio do IF Sudeste MG, Campus Muriaé e identificar sua origem social, mediante uma análise sociológica. O debate teórico fundamentou-se, principalmente, nos estudos de Bourdieu e de autores do campo da Sociologia da Educação. A pesquisa caracterizou-se como qualitativa e se utilizou da entrevista semiestruturada para a coleta de dados. Identificou-se que, em sua maioria, os estudantes são originários de camadas populares. Destacou-se o alerta para que os Institutos Federais não se tornem espaços de eliminação branda de alunos do sistema educacional nem ambientes de reprodução das desigualdades sociais e escolares.
Palavras-chave: Educação Profissional e Tecnológica. Instituto Federal. Percurso social e escolar. Sociologia da Educação.
The Theoretical Substantiation of the Targeted Search for New DPP4 Inhibitors. Computational Studies of Potential Candidates
Authors: Suleiman Marharyta M. , Semenets Anton P. , Kobzar Nataliia P. , Perekhoda Lina O.
Published: June 2024

Growing evidence suggests that dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4) inhibitors, in addition to their role in improving glycemic control, help to reduce endothelial dysfunction and have hypolipidemic, anti-atherosclerotic, antitumor, antiviral, and neurotropic properties. This multi-target property may be one of the reasons for repurposing therapeutic treatment strategies with existing agents and the basis for finding new agents to inhibit this target. Based on the structural prerequisites and the evolutionary path of creating DPP4 inhibitors, an inhibitory (R)-β-aminoamide base was used as the basis for constructing potential candidates. It contained a substituted piperazine-2-one derivative and (S)-pyrrolidine-2-carbonitrile fragment, as well as phenyl and diphenyl rings, which were additionally saturated with substituents of various electronic structures, in position 4 of the β-aminoamide chain. The construction of the molecules was carried out taking into account the correspondence of chiral centers to combinations of chiral chains at the DPP4 binding site to possibly prevent a decrease in the inhibitory activity. In silico assessment of the “drug-likeness” and pharmacokinetic profile of the group of compounds studied showed that it had favorable characteristics and could be recommended for further molecular docking in order to predict the likely inhibition of the catalytic activity of DPP4. According to the results of docking, molecules with a moderate and high affinity were found. A detailed analysis of the resulting complexes showed that only nine compounds had a binding mode similar to classical inhibitors. According to the calculated array of values and analysis of the results of docking among the derivatives tested, a hit compound was found as a promising DPP4 inhibitor.
Immunotherapy of Diseases and Nanotechnology: Current State and Prospects
Authors: Piminov Oleksandr F. , Sahaidak-Nikitiuk Rita V. , Kvitchata Anna I. , Rolik-Attia Svitlana M.
Published: June 2024

Nanotechnology can be used to treat a number of diseases, which are currently the main cause of death in the world, and allow to achieve the desired therapeutic effect for the patient. This mini-review focuses on the analysis of scientific literary sources dealing with the application of nanotechnology in the immunotherapy of diseases and covers the period from 2016 to 2022. In particular, it provides an overview of recently discovered nanotechnologies (including immunomodulatory nanosystems) used for the prevention and treatment of various diseases, including cancer, infectious, inflammatory, and autoimmune diseases. The review also discusses the role of nanosystems in cancer immunotherapy. Additional attention is paid to nanomaterials with new structures, properties, and functions, which are used in the modern practice of treating viral and bacterial infections. A part of the paper is devoted to nanoparticles that enhance the effect of immunosuppressive cells in the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The analysis performed clearly demonstrates the relevance of nanotechnologies for the use in the immunotherapy of diseases. We hope it will allow researchers to identify new areas for using nanoparticles in the treatment of diseases of various etiologies.
Análise da produção científica da região norte e nordeste acerca da educação integral e em tempo integral no Ensino Médio (2020-2022)
Authors: Moura Kaila Pricila da Silva , Colares Maria Lília Imbiriba Sousa , Barbosa Ledyane Lopes
Published: June 2024

O presente estudo de revisão sistemática objetiva compreender o que as revistas científicas do Norte e Nordeste do Brasil estão veiculando sobre a Educação Integral no Ensino Médio em Tempo Integral de 2020 a 2022. Para o procedimento de coleta de dados, utilizou-se como fonte documental a produção científica veiculada em periódicos vinculados ao Fórum de Editores de Periódicos da Área de Educação do Norte e Nordeste, indexadas no Educ@ e no Web of Science. Os resultados obtidos permitem identificar, a partir das contribuições científicas sobre a Reforma do Ensino Médio, o debate em torno da privatização e precarização da educação pública, representando parte da agenda neoliberal, a qual intensifica as disparidades sociais e educacionais no país. As questões discutidas formam análise crítica que descreve a tendência em direção a uma educação cada vez mais instrumental, utilitarista e mercadológica em detrimento da formação integral e omnilateral dos jovens para atender às demandas da economia capitalista.
Meteorological Drought Analysis Using Multiple Indices for Selected Stations in Iraq
Authors: Kazanchi Sewinj R. A. , Awchi Taymoor A. E.
Published: June 2024

This study aims to assess the performance of three drought indices for drought monitoring to study the characteristics of meteorological drought in Iraq, which are the Standard Precipitation Index (SPI), the China-Z Index (CZI), and the Modified China-Z Index (MCZI) on 1-, 3-, 6-, 9-, and 12-month timescales, using monthly precipitation data from 1980 to 2021. These indices were used to analyze the spatiotemporal dynamics of droughts using the rainfall data collected from five meteorological stations scattered across the four climatic zones as classified by Köppen in Iraq. According to the study, the Pearson correlation coefficient (r) values among the indices increase with increasing time scale and give similar drought characteristics at the 9-month and 12-month time scales. SPI generally indicated the drought event earlier and with more severe characteristics than the other indices. MCZI showed wetness earlier than the other two indices, and it also described the drought categories similarly to SPI and CZI, especially in the northern regions of Iraq, but it was less official in describing it as we headed down to the south. While CZI described the drought as having less severity than SPI, it frequently gives the same classifications of drought as SPI. CZI could be used as a good meteorological drought monitor, depending on the month, the length of the drought duration, and the climatic conditions of the region. It might be an alternative to the SPI, which needs long rainfall records and has a complicated structure. SPI and CZI can be considered good indices for describing drought in all regions of Iraq. The result shows that 1980, 1993, 1995, and 2019 were the most wet years; 2007–2010 was the most severe drought event; and Iraq's climate was normal to moderate drought during the studied period for all considered stations.
AMBIENTE VIRTUAL DE APRENDIZAGEM- AVA FERRAMENTA TECNOLÓGICA EDUCACIONAL NA FADBA
Authors: Jhonata dos Santos Mateus , Madureira Garcia Fábio
Published: June 2024

Introdução: O ambiente virtual de aprendizagem (AVA) é utilizado para coordenar e gerir cursos por meio da internet sendo nos modos presencias, semipresenciais ou a distância, exercido através da internet e um ambiente computacional com comunicação entre os professores e o aluno.
Com uma sala virtual (AVA), espera-se uma maior contribuição obtendo o aluno uma absorção do que está sendo disponibilizado para os seus conhecimentos e desenvolver uma autoaprendizagem, conhecendo o que está sendo proposto. O professor contribui no encaminhamento dos assuntos, tópicos, materiais etc., que será apresentado para o aluno, com possibilidade de ter um acompanhamento individual de sua trajetória na aprendizagem.
Novas áreas têm evoluído, seja de pensamento, conexões, conhecimento ou/e a interligação das culturas que estão ao redor do âmbito integrado.
Objetivo: É pretendido que na FADBA, por ter uma diversidade de culturas, se existi alunos de várias regiões e países, com métodos diferentes para se estudar e aprender, mas com o AVA se tem a possibilidade de se unificar e adaptar, compreendendo a cibercultura e ligação com o AVA.
Mediante contribuição se é esperado para com os professores, a interferência em seu ambiente seja educacional como virtual, assim o aluno possa reunir os seus conhecimentos individuais ou coletivos em um lugar só, mas para isso tem a influência do professor, que vai direcionar esses elementos para desenvolver, aplicar e acompanhar através o AVA a realização de pontos, como a gestão dos alunos no ambiente, distribuição do conteúdo, fórum para ideias e debate e gamificações.
Como contratempo o ambiente virtual de aprendizagem (AVA), denominado como Campus Virtual, que tem objetivo para melhorar a didática com os seus alunos e professores, a FADBA pode analisar através de pesquisas, o mal funcionamento dessa ferramenta em comunicação, demora no tempo de espera em respostas ou dúvidas que se possa ter e serem solicitadas a professores, como a destacar também dificuldades para se cumprir os prazos estimulados pela instituição a avaliações e trabalhos acadêmicos pelos aluno.
Métodos: Com um estudo e pesquisa a realizar na FADBA, através de etapas: pesquisas, avaliações, análises e aprimoramentos.
Com fins de se melhorar o aprendizado de cada aluno, mas como também uma melhor forma do professor se adaptar e melhorar o conteúdo a ser passado, melhoramento e aprimoramento das ferramentas e métodos utilizados.
Resultados: Estimando obter um melhor desempenho acadêmico dos alunos e a adaptação do professor em um ambiente virtual mais didático, tecnológico, eficaz, acessível e mais instruído.
Descritores: Ambiente virtual, apoio ao ensino, ferramenta tecnológica
 Eixo temático: Ciências sociais aplicadas.