bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Political and Public-Legal Subjectivity of Urban Agglomerations
Authors: Vulfovich Revekka M. , Mayboroda Victor F.
Published: October 2023

Due to the gigantic scale of Russia’s territory, the problem of the settlement system and urban agglomerations as its primary development centres is urgent. The purpose of this research is to identify opportunities and limitations, both legal and organizational, for the formation of governance systems for urban agglomerations. Having conducted a comparative analysis of the development and functioning of such systems in some countries with the conditions existing in the St. Petersburg region, the second populous city of Russia, the authors for the first time identify the development and governance problems of the urban agglomeration, the territory of which includes fully or partly the territories of two subjects of the Russian Federation: the federal city and the surrounding Leningrad region (oblast). For both variants of the agglomeration - with the 60 km and 120 km radius - the authors determine the model of the public power system for the Saint Petersburg agglomeration, acceptable from the point of view of the Russian legislation and the main modern management principles of rationality, effectiveness, and efficiency. The model does not envisage institutionalization with the creation of a complete public power system for the entire region but should be focused on the joint performance of functions with the inclusion in the process of all levels and authorities responsible for the life quality in the region. The first steps in this direction have been taken by both federation subjects in recent years. The unification of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region into one subject of federation, as well as the partial annexation of the region’s territory to the federal city, are not yet considered.
The Genesis of Dubai as a World City
Authors: Kolykhalov Maksim I.
Published: October 2023

Currently, there is a significant transformation of world politics at different levels, when non-State actors and sub-State territorial entities are intensifying their international activities. Indeed, the leading urban centers of the world - global and world cities do not stay away from these processes. The most ambitious, purposeful cities which are actively involved in global processes get a chance to break into the elite. An illustrative example of the implementation of these processes is the city of Dubai, which in a short, historically speaking, period went from a small fishing village to a leading global center - a well-known world city. Thus, the purpose of this study is to analyze the prerequisites, stages, main influencing factors and specifics of the development of international activity and the formation of Dubai as a world city. The research methodology is based on systematic, structural and functional research methods, a concrete historical approach, which allowed to identify historical preconditions, and periodization, to explore the scheme of the genesis of world cities on the example of the city of Dubai.
The phenomenon of digital deanthropologization in the concepts of new materialists
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Davydov Igor
Published: October 2023

Introduction. The challenges of the posthuman- istic phase transition lead to a critical response from representatives of the anthropological trend in philosophy. Going into the sphere of determin- ism of digital discourse overcomes a person in all his previous discourses, since what was constantly perceived as ontic and ontological in being loses its meaning and value in the coordinates of digital relations. It is important to define the term “digital”, which in the study is represented in numbers and following the logic of an algorithm that eliminates anthropological reality, understood as the subjec- tivity of human existence. The purpose of the paper is to represent the con- cepts of the new materialists, who propose to overcome the man not only in his spiritual, but also in bodily dimensions in comparison with the com- plexity paradigm and the concept of M. Heidegger. Methods. The author uses methods of analyzing philosophical concepts of the new materialists, M. Heidegger and representatives of complexity theory. Scientific novelty of the research lies in discovery- ing the connection between M. Heidegger’s concept of quaternary and the concepts of complexity theory, including the new materialists’ theories. The transition of the ontological model of Heidegger’s concept into the ontic construct of the latest ma- terialistic thought is traced. The author reveals the difference between authentic and non-authentic modes of virtuality. Results. According to D. Haraway, an alterna- tive is a form of interspecific mixing, in which the monstrous, which was previously a marker of the boundaries of the human, breaks into the anthro- pological topic, reshaping it according to the digital patterns of the posthuman world. This inversion of the Heideggerian world project of quaternary makes it possible to eliminate the ontological plane of being, solving the problem of man’s exclusivity in the direction of its elimination from the discourse of modern philosophy. Conclusions. Comparison of the approaches of M. Heidegger, accelerationists and Russian philoso- phy provides an opportunity to clarify important aspects of digital deanthropologization.
Actual Issues of Marriage Registration: Engagement and Digitalization
Authors:   The North-West Institute of Management of the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation, Krasnov Igor I. , Yushchenko Natalia V. ,   The North-West Institute of Management of the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation
Published: October 2023

This article discusses the positive and negative aspects of digitalization, on the basis of which the expediency of using information technologies in the state registration of marriage is determined. For a full analysis of the topic, the article also reveals the role of digitalization in the emergence of a remote method of applying for marriage. Statistics are provided showing which methods of applying are more in demand among citizens, offl ine or online. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the changes in these statistics is described. Recommendations are put forward to eliminate the existing gaps in the family law of the Russian Federation. After studying foreign experience, the idea of introducing a new legal institution in the form of an engagement is proposed. At the end of the work, the prospects for the use of information technologies for the effective implementation of the proposed innovations are assessed, a description of digitalization and its place in the marriage procedure is given, potential corruption and other risks associated with its implementation are highlighted, the traditional nature of marital relations and the innovative nature of digitalization are compared. The authors comes to the conclusion that modern technologies should only perform an auxiliary function in marriage. This conclusion is based both on the symbolic and historical signifi cance of marriage and on the general principles of family law. The following methods were used in the study: analysis, comparison, concretization, generalization, classifi cation, study of scientifi c and legal literature and legal acts.
The Role of Law in the Formation of the Modern World Multipolarity: Review of the Faculty of Law Section of the North-Western Institute of the Management of the RANEPA in the framework of the VII International Neva Forum
Authors:   North-West Institute of Management, Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation, Razuvaev Nikolay V. , Shmarko Irina K. ,   North-West Institute of Management, Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation
Published: October 2023

This article provides a review of the meeting of the Section of the Law Faculty of the North-Western Institute for the Directorate of the RANEPA as part of the VII International Neva Forum. It was devoted to the role of law in the formation of a multipolar world in modern geopolitical conditions.
Editorial V. 42 N. 2 - Crianças primeiro: por uma mudança de eixo na relação das infâncias com a cultura audiovisual
Authors: Holzbach Ariane , Borges Gabriela
Published: October 2023

Editorial da edição v. 42, n. 2.
DETERMINANDO AS CARACTERÍSTICAS DA DEMANDA POR SERVIÇOS PÚBLICOS DE SAÚDE NO BRASIL
Authors: Rodrigues Fábio Lúcio , Escobar Camila
Published: October 2023

Apesar dos desafios enfrentados, como a limitação de recursos e a desigualdade no acesso aos serviços de saúde, o Sistema Único de Saúde desempenha um papel fundamental na oferta de serviços essenciais de saúde para milhões de brasileiros. O presente trabalho se dedica a identificar os fatores determinantes para demandar o serviço público de saúde no Brasil e, dada a escolha pelo serviço público, estimar os determinantes desses mesmos indivíduos escolherem cada tipo de equipamento de saúde pública disponíveis à população. Foram utilizados dados da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde para estimar um modelo logístico de demanda por serviços de saúde pública, assim como um modelo logístico multinomial complementar para identificar a procura específica por cada equipamento de saúde disponibilizado no sistema público brasileiro. Os resultados apontam que características como baixa renda, pouca escolaridade e falta de acesso à serviços privados elevam a demanda pelo sistema público, sobretudo nos equipamentos de saúde pública mais periféricos como as Unidades Básicas de Saúde e Unidades de Pronto Atendimento em regiões menos desenvolvidas.
Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Patients Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment: A Survey Based Study
Authors:   Dr. Ishrat ul Ebad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi, Sindh-Pakistan, Haque Pirah , Rizwan Sadia ,   Dr. Ishrat ul Ebad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi, Sindh-Pakistan, Ahmed Imtiaz ,   Dr. Ishrat ul Ebad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi, Sindh-Pakistan, Khan Taskeen ,   Dr. Ishrat ul Ebad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi, Sindh-Pakistan, Tabassum Hiba ,   Dr. Ishrat ul Ebad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi, Sindh-Pakistan, Hussain Sarfaraz ,   Dr. Ishrat ul Ebad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi, Sindh-Pakistan
Published: October 2023

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate how the COVID-19 lockdown influenced patients receiving orthodontic therapy. METHODOLOGY: An Ambispective study was done by collecting the data from July to August 2022. An investigative questionnaire containing 17 questions wascirculated to 325 respondents/patients. The data wascollected using a convenience sampling technique. Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances aged 18 to 40 years were included in the study. Both male and female respondents who participated in the survey varied in terms of their ages, i.e., between 18 to 40 years. Version 24 of a statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) has been used for data analysis. RESULTS: According to the study's findings, the lockdown's impact on patients undergoing orthodontic treatments was significant. For instance, anxiety & psychological distress were created during the lockdown because of concerns regarding the closure of hospitals and delayed visits to orthodontists or problems in getting appointments. Because of this, patients feared prolonged treatment durations and orthodontic emergencies,including discomfort, wires pinching them, ruptured skin, damaged brackets, ligature ties and bondable buccal tubes, etc. CONCLUSION: Due to covid-19 lockdown, patients found difficulty in their regular appointments or monthly checkups as the hospitals were closed. Patients also experienced mental distress, making it imperative to comprehend the psychology of individuals experiencing orthodontic care. KEYWORDS: COVID-19 lockdown, Orthodontic treatment, Psychological distress, Treatment needs, Pandemic, Emergencies
Clinical and Functional Outcomes of Arthroscopic Bankart Repair among Patients with Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Dislocation
Authors:   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, Punjab-Pakistan., Shair Naveed Ali , Abubakar Muhammad ,   Department of Orthopedics, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital/ FJMU, Lahore, Punjab-Pakistan, Sittar Rehan ,   Department of Orthopedics, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital/ FJMU, Lahore, Punjab-Pakistan, Kazmi Muhammad Khalid ,   Department of Orthopedic and Spine Surgery, Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, Punjab-Pakistan., Tariq Abdullah ,   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, DHQ Hospital, Nanakana Sahab, Lahore, Punjab-Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Hanif ,   Department of Orthopedic and Spine Surgery, Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, Punjab-Pakistan.
Published: October 2023

OBJECTIVE: To note the functional outcome of recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation with Bankart repair (BR) treated with arthroscopic stabilisation with suture anchors. METHODOLOGY: This prospective cohort study was conducted at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, from January 2021 to June 2022. Patients undergoing arthroscopic BR with anterior instability of the glenohumeral joint with at least >6 episodes of dislocation/subluxation in the last six months were analysed. Functional outcomes were assessed at one-month, three-month and six month intervals post-surgery using "Modified University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)" and "Simple Shoulder Test (SST)". RESULTS: Of 25 patients, 24 (96.0%) were male. The mean age was 27.20±4.0 years. The mean duration of symptoms was 9.1±6.2 months. In 16 (64.0%) patients, 2-suture anchors were utilised, while 3-suture anchors were used in the remaining 9 (36.0%) patients. Pre-surgery, the mean UCLA score was 16.4±5.6 and improved to 1-month, 3-month and 6-month as 16.6±5.1, 22.8±6.2 and 28.4±6.6 respectively (p<0.001). Pre-surgery, the mean SST score was 4.7±2.4 which improved to 1-month, 3-month and 6-month as 5.4±2.6, 8.1±3.3 and 11.2±3.1 respectively (p<0.001). All patients (100%) had full range of motion after six months post-surgery. CONCLUSION: Arthroscopic BR in recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation was a reliable procedure regarding functional outcomes and range of motion after six months of follow-up. KEYWORDS: Arthroscopy, Bankart repair, shoulder dislocation, suture anchors, range of motion
Kolyada for Little Children in the Context of Convolute of the 17th–18th Centuries: to the History of Verses on a Rod
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Demicheva Natalia A.
Published: October 2023

The article examines the poetic text Kolyada for Little Children, which is written in a “prosta mova” (language of Lithuanian Rus’) and is in the convolute of the 17th–18th Centuries from the collection of manuscripts by T.F. Bolshakov (RSL, f. 37, no. 23). The verses belong to a group of works in which a rod is praised and the practice of physical punishment of children is approved. According to the article’s author, the source of all the texts are Polish verses 17th century on a rod, one of the versions of which came as part of the Polish textbook Elementa Pverilis Institutionis edited in 1736. By comparative analysis, it was found that Kolyada for Liittle Children is a literal translation of the Polish text, contains a significant number of polonisms and evidence of misunderstanding by the translator of some Polish words. The fact distinguishes the work from the verses on a rod in the Russian educational literature of the 17th–18th centuries (Simeon Polotsky’s ABC-book, alphabet books of the 17th century), in which there aren’t any polonisms and translation errors, changes have been made to the order of words, lines, rhymes, there are elements indicating cultural adaptation. In the convolute (RSL, f. 37, no. 23) Kolyada for Little Children is in the context of moral works, united with them by the theme of vices and their destructive consequences for human personality. In the collection the verses are functionally connected with subsequent text — the Legend of Literacy, since both texts could be used for educational purposes.
Rhymed Couplets on Drunkenness as a Poetry Sermon
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Tufanova Olga A.
Published: October 2023

Throughout the entire period of the development of Old Russian literature, the topic of drunkenness was devoted to many both independent works and separate fragments as part of literary monuments. The article analyzes two poetic texts of the 17th century about drunkenness from the point of view of inductive historical poetics in order to identify the leading suggestive devices and possible sources. Fifth Word. On Drunkenness and Fornication, which is a part of Letter to a Certain, is distinguished by the presence of suggestive rhetorical devices and compositional features characteristic of sermon genre. In particular, this is multiple repetition, semantic parallelism, appeal to authority, ring composition. However, unlike the classical sermon, the formidable edification, given by the first lines about ferocity and destructiveness of drunkenness and fornication, dissolves in the lightness of poetic couplets. At the end of the text, author renounces the “militant” didacticism typical of the educational literature of Old Russia, but the representative methods of speech influence and the “dotted” stylistic coincidences found in the poetic monument and in Antony Podolsky’s Tale of Much-Deadly and Insidious Drinking allow to suggest that in case of Fifth Word. On Drunkenness and Fornication we are still dealing with a sermon, but written in verse. In the verses On Immeasurable Drinking and Immeasurable Drinking, the Double Line Is Simply Written in Two Lines, in contrast to the Fifth Word, the method of appeal to authoritative sources dominates: from the Bible, literary texts to spiritual verses and monuments of didactic eloquence. Of particular interest are the thematic echoes of the verses with the Word on Drunkenness by St. Demetrius of Rostov (Tuptalo). In general, the reviewed monuments On the Immeasurable Drinking ... and Fifth Word. On Drunkenness and Fornication is an interesting literary phenomenon. The creative transformation of speech methods influence, typical for the prosaic educational literature of Old Russia, turned rhymed couplets, from the point of view of content, into a kind of poetic concentration of the most important moral maxims and striking artistic finds scattered over the centuries in texts about drunkards and drunkenness, and from the point of view of form, into unique sermon.
Confrontation between Moscow and Tver in Ustyuzha Chronicle: an Original Look at Famous Events
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Andreeva Ekaterina A.
Published: October 2023

The article examines how the confrontation between Moscow and Tver, which unfolded in the 14th century, was interpreted in the late Russian chronicle of the 16th century. The principalities fought for the right to become the center of unification of Russian lands. We can conditionally define four periods in the confrontation. The selection of material and characterization of the princes’ actions make it possible to talk about the Moscow view of events. During the compilation of the Ustyuzha Chronicle, Moscow had already taken a leading position, which was reflected in the selection of facts. The main opponent of the Moscow princes, Mikhail Yaroslavich Tverskoy, has not yet been officially canonized. Therefore, in the chronicle he is deprived of positive characteristics that could serve as a justification for his holiness. Ustyuzha chronicle shows how the Tver princes are leaving the political arena: three were executed in the Horde, the last one lost the support of other Russian princes, discredited himself with the desire to achieve the grand duchy in any way. The Moscow princes were gradually strengthening their authority. This is especially evident in the characterization of Ivan Kalita and Dmitry Donskoy. A desire to present the Moscow princes from the best side and reduce the virtues of Tver princes makes it possible to say that the theme of confrontation between Moscow and Tver was reflected in the chronicle and was presented from one side.
The Legend of Magmet-Saltan by Ivan Peresvetov: Lessons for the Russian Tsar
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Pervushin Mikhail V.
Published: October 2023

The article examines the directions for further research of The Legend of Magmet-Saltan by Ivan Peresvetov. First of all, the portraits of the rulers portrayed by Ivan Peresvetov, Turkish ruler Magmet-Saltan and Byzantine king Constantine VIII Palaeologus, require study. An interesting, but unfortunately not fully developed, notice by Andrey V. Karavashkin on Ivan Peresvetov’s disclosure through the speeches of sultan-philosopher of the doctrine of a king as the image of God. The observation corresponds to the mood of era. In The Legend of Magmet-Saltan one should also pay attention to the perceptions of Byzantium and Turkey, which are revealed, among other things, through the images of the rulers. Ivan Peresvetov appeals to the historical experience of these two powers. All the mentioned aspects of further study of The Legend of Magmet-Saltan open one more problem — the problem of determining the genre features of the work. A.V. Karavashkin notes that Ivan Peresvetov “chooses the form of prophetic revelation” and his project of reforms is composed in line with an utopian thought of the early 16th century. In general, however, it is clear that I. Peresvetov raises the most acute problems of Russian reality. He offers lessons from Turkish ruler, which should be learned from the fall of Byzantium Russian tsar to stand him at the head of Christian Orthodox world. The thesis, according to I. Peresvetov, was the last hope of Orthodox Christians. It was not on building a heavenly kingdom, but on “transferring the empire,” which for I. Peresvetov meant above all “transferring justice.”
Political Context of the Invention of Writing (by Example Armenian and Slavic)
Authors:   Yerevan State University, Simyan Tigran S.
Published: October 2023

The article examines the analysis of political context of the invention of writing on the example of Mesrop Mashtots and Cyril and Methodius, which is sanctified in a typological way. Mashtots’ habitus and activity are analyzed in detail by example of the text of Koryun, an Armenian historian, translator and writer of the 5th century. Mashtots is presented not only as the inventor of the Armenian script but also as a cultural figure, a diplomat who considers all the complex political differences between Iran (Eastern Armenia) and Byzantium (Western Armenia), as well as between Christian religious denominations (Armenian, Syrian) and Zoroastrianism. The political context of Slavic writing showed that at the time there were disagreements and conflicts of interests between Catholic and Greek confessions. Consideration of the empirical material showed that Mashtots, Cyril and Methodius, by inventing Armenian and Slavic scripts, solved the issues of preserving identity and creating prerequisites for generating Christian and secular discourses. Mashtots’ invention of new alphabets for Georgians, Caucasian Albanians had geopolitical significance, thereby creating a Christian wall in the northeast for weakened Armenia. In the Goghtn region, Mashtots solved the issue of promoting Zoroastrianism with his enlightenment and translation activities, since the area was a problematic contact zone; Christian values were not deeply instilled there, and Armenians with a pagan worldview were predisposed to assimilation, acceptance of Zoroastrianism. The analysis of Slavic material also showed that Moravia was a contact zone for geopolitical confrontations between the Eastern and Western Churches. The struggle for periphery and the contact zone was important for both Roman Church and Byzantine (Orthodox).
St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre through the Eyes of Ivan the Terrible: in Search of the Ideal of Christian Authority
Authors:   Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Ryabov Sergey M. , Popovich Alexey I. ,   Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin
Published: October 2023

The article examines tsar Ivan the Terrible’s perception of the events of St. Bartholomew’s Day massacre in his diplomatic correspondence. Dynastic ties, trade and diplomatic contacts, along with the common space in which ideas circulated, determined the mutual interest of Russia and France in each other. The comparative study of Russian-French strategies of perception of different political cultures shows that images and representations of power played a significant role in them. The study reveals how and for what possible purposes the Russian tsar assessed the Paris massacre and resorted to the desacralisation of image of French King Henry III. Ivan the Terrible formulated his idea of an ideal Christian ruler and therefore himself in an international context.
Influence of Trade Relations of Novgorod and Hansea Union on the Development of Enlightenment in Russia at the Turn of the 14th–15th Centuries (on the Example of Educational Activities of St. Gennady of Novgorod)
Authors:   National University of Science and Technology MISiS, Chernukha Tatiana V.
Published: October 2023

The article examines the influence of trade relations between Novgorod and Hanseatic League, the main intermediary in trade connections between Central, Eastern and Northern Europe, on the development of education in Russia at the turn of the 14th–15th centuries on the example of educational activity of St. Gennady of Novgorod. Trade relations between Novgorod and Hanseatic League contributed to the development of similar forms of trade affairs, being an integral part of intercultural communication, which was reflected in customs, manners and language. Economic needs contributed to the development of education and spirituality. Novgorod, the largest center of chronicle writing in Old Russia, was also a spiritual center. Novgorod lords collected old manuscripts, mostly of a liturgical plan. However, a special place is occupied by the activities of Russians outstanding enlightener of the 15th century St. Gennady of Novgorod, who not only did a lot to enlighten his flock, but for the first time collected all the books of Holy Scripture into a single code and in 1499 published the so-called Gennadiev Bible in manuscript form. Novgorod’s communication ties with Hanseatic League made it possible to attract the latest for the time reference books, specialists to create the Bible Code of 1499, which is the greatest achievement of medieval enlightenment. Gennadiev Bible is a sign of a high spiritual culture that has preserved its own biblical traditions and borrowings from other traditions of Holy Scripture translations. The Bible’s appearance at the end of the 15th century is a vivid evidence of fact that our country was in the distant era in bosom of a common European Christian civilization.
Epistles of Maximus the Greek to Deacon Gregory: Textology, Attribution, Poetics
Authors:   Institute of History of the Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Zhurova Ludmila I.
Published: October 2023

The creative laboratory of Maximus the Greek contains the evidence of transformation of a letter into a public epistle, which becomes one of the leading genres of the Russian publicist writings of the 16th century. The paper presents the results of a textological study of four letters to Gregory, the deacon of the Bishop of Tver Achatius. The history of the text proved to be largely connected with the literary tradition of the collections of writings by Maximus the Greek of the late 16 – early 17 centuries, among which the Nizhny Novgorod-Paris collection is of special interest. A solution of the issue of attribution of The Tale of Crist’s Birth is proposed. The focus of the correspondence between Gregory and Maximus the Greek is on the issues of a linguistic and exegetic nature, which interested the curious deacon and his associates. At Gregory’s request, the Wise Man from Mount of Athos interprets certain variants of the Article of Faith, the second verse of Psalm 89 and discusses one of the dogmatic provisions related in the life of the Byzantine saint Blessed Andrew, the nature of the Trinity. Maximus the Greek wrote an exclusively personal letter to Gregory lamenting his inebriety, relating “his spiritual heartache” caused by his friend’s sin. The letter discloses the trusting relation between the Learned Monk and the deacon and becomes an important ego-source for comprehending the inner emotional world of the author. The poetics of the friends’ correspondence witness reduction of the etiquette norms of the epistolary genre, preservation of the didactic role of quoting sacred texts and special expression of the author’s self-knowledge and personality. The author’s writing attitude is aimed at achieving a perlocutionary effect.
Talent management in the manufacturing sector: A systematic literature review
Authors: Alias Nurul Ezaili , Hussein Norashikin , Wei-Loon Koe , Marmaya Najihah Hanisah
Published: October 2023

This article conducts a systematic literature review (SLR) analysis and relates to talent management (TM) in the manufacturing industry. The objectives are first, to provide a comprehensive analysis of TM research in the manufacturing industry; second, to identify and discuss key research topics, and third, to recommend avenues for future research. The study examines publications that were published between 2008 and 2022, which were thoroughly searched and obtained from four established databases: Scopus, Web of Science, Mendeley, and Google Scholar. According to the findings, academics are becoming more interested in TM in the manufacturing industry, which appears to be related to a scarcity of talent with high knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), which contributes to negative organisational outcomes. The article presents findings that have relevance for both academia and practitioners. It provides data on existing research while also emphasizing the need for further investigation into the discovery, value, and implementation of TM. As a result, this article offers a pathway for researchers to conduct empirical studies on the role of TM practices in effectively and efficiently managing manufacturing talent with high KSAs. Furthermore, the article adheres to the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA) requirements for SLRs, ensuring a structured approach to the content and methodology of the study.
Editorial: Financial technology and COVID-19 effect on global corporate governance and firm performance
Authors: Hasan Fakhrul
Published: October 2023

We are happy to announce that issue 3 (special issue) of the Journal of Governance and Regulation has been released. This issue has 19 excellent papers that examine a variety of governance and regulation-related subjects, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, public policy, fintech, and the impact of COVID-19 on corporate governance. The papers in this issue were carefully chosen for their contribution to deepening our understanding of these crucial problems as well as their applicability to current debates and challenges in governance and regulation.
Numerical Investigation of Multiphase Flow in 2D Microchannels: A Study on Water Droplet Dynamics
Authors: Sattar Abdul , MANZOOR TAREQ , Ishtiaq Usama , Mujahid abubakr , murtaza kamil , manzoor sanaullah
Published: October 2023

The study encompasses the visualization and analysis of dynamic water
behavior, pressure drop, and saturation interaction under various
boundary condition cases. Additionally, the characteristics of the flow
in and out of the two-dimensional (2D) channel and the microinjection of
water droplets are investigated. The simulation via VOF method includes
the modeling of liquid water dynamics with different wall angles in the
2D channel, considering varying air and water inlet velocities. Key
parameters such as water volume fraction and pressure drop are
thoroughly analyzed. The simulation results demonstrate substantial
agreement with the integral characteristics of the process, including
dynamics trend, induction time of droplet breakup (saturation phase),
and pressure drop. This comprehensive analysis enhances our
understanding of water droplet dynamics in microchannels and contributes
to the optimization of microfluidic devices for a spectrum of
applications, from drug delivery to chemical reactions.
HIV-1 drug resistance and genetic diversity in people with HIV-1 in Cape Verde, 2019-2021
Authors: Taveira Nuno , Gonçalves Paloma , Barreto Jorge , Santos Menilita , Leal Silvania , Marcelino José , Abecasis Ana , Palladino Claudia
Published: October 2023

The aim of this study was to characterize the genetic diversity and drug
resistance profiles of people with HIV-1 failing ART in Cape Verde (CV).
This cross- sectional study was conducted between January 2019 and
December 2021 in 24 health centres on the islands of Santiago and São
Vicente. The HIV-1 pol gene was sequenced in individuals with a
detectable viral load (VL). Phylogenetic analysis was used to determine
HIV-1 genetic diversity. Drug resistance mutation patterns and
resistance phenotypes were estimated using the Stanford algorithm. VL
was detected in 73 of 252 (29%) enrolled participants and sequencing
data were produced for 58 (79%) participants. CRF02_AG strains
predominated (46.5%), followed by subtype G (22.4%). Most patients
(80%) had mutations conferring resistance to non-nucleoside reverse
transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) (67%), nucleoside reverse
transcriptase inhibitors (55%), integrase inhibitors (10%) and/or
protease inhibitors (7%) used in CV, a significant increase compared to
a study conducted in 2010-2011. The most common mutations were M184V/I
(43%), K103N/S (36%) and G190A/S (19%). NNRTI resistance was
associated with younger age and exposure to two or more drug regimens.
These results provide valuable information to guide appropriate
treatment for people failing antiretroviral therapy in CV.
Predicting the potential distribution change of the endangered Francois’ langur (Trachypithecus francoisi) across its entire range in China under climate change
Authors: Wan Yaqiong , Li LuanXin , Zhou Jiang , Li Jiaqi , Liu Yan , Zhang Yanjing , Ma Yue , Liu Wei
Published: October 2023

The Francois’ langur (Trachypithecus francoisi) is a rare and endangered
and the indicated primate species distributed in karst area in northern
Vietnam and southwestern China. However, holistic conservation
management has been hampered by research limited to specific nature
reserves or sites. Building a comprehensive map of potential
distribution for the Francois’ langur is essential to advance
conservation efforts and ensure coordinated management across regions.
Here, we used 82 occurrence records of Francois’ langur surveyed in
Guangxi, Guizhou, and Chongqing from 2017 to 2020, along with 12
environmental variables to build the potential habitat model under
current and future climate (for the periods 2021-2040, 2041-2060,
2061-2080, 2081-2100) using maximum entropy models (MaxEnt). Our results
indicated that 1) precipitation- and temperature-associated bioclimatic
variables made the greatest contributions to the distribution of
Francois’ langur, vegetation, water source and anthropogenic variables
were also important factors affecting the distribution of Francois’
langur; 2) 144207.44 km2 potential Francois’ langur suitable habitat
across the entire range in China was estimated by the current model,
moderate- and high-suitability habitat accounted for only 23.76%
(34265.96 km2) of the predicted suitable habitat and mainly distributed
in southwest Guangxi, east of Chongqing and the border between Guizhou
and Chongqing; 3) the suitable habitats of Francois’ langur will
dramatically contract under future climate change and the habitat
centroid will move in the southeast direction with the shifting distance
about 2.84km/year from current to 2100. The habitat prediction of
Francois’ langur and related drivers proposed in this work will provide
essential insights for future conservation of this species, which is,
not only existing distribution areas should be monitored and protected,
but also conservation beyond existing habitats should be a focus of
effort, especially future expansion areas, to ensure effective and
timely protection under climate change and anthropogenic pressures.
Automatic Real Time sentiment Analysis of Online Shopping Application: Generic Model
Authors: Ranjan Mritunjay Kr. , Tiwari Sanjay Kr. , Sattar Arif Mohammad
Published: October 2023

Abstract As part of this study, a unique method for automatic
real-time analysis of sentiment in product reviews for online shopping
applications is provided. The main goal is to create a model that has a
high level of accuracy and is able to categorize product reviews with
either a positive, negative, or neutral sentiment. To achieve this goal,
a combination of natural language processing (NLP) strategies and
machine learning algorithms is employed. The first step in the process,
known as pre-processing, cleans up the text data by removing any noise
and then applies tokenization and stemming techniques to it so that
significant features can be extracted. A variety of machine learning
models, such as B. Support Vector Machines (SVM), Naive Bayes and Random
Forest, are trained and evaluated using an extensive data set of labeled
customer reviews of various products. The development of a web
application was chosen as the implementation method for the system in
order to enable easy integration with the online trading platform. This
solution ensures that processing occurs in real-time, allowing for
effective analysis and quick response to users. Users can better
understand product reviews and make more informed purchasing decisions
when sentiment analysis is integrated into the online shopping
experience. The proposed approach is a major advance in the development
of sentiment analysis for online trading related applications. His
ability to conduct real-time sentiment analysis allows him to uncover
key insights into customers’ thoughts and preferences. The method
provides a viable way for companies to assess consumer satisfaction and
sentiment trends by properly classifying product reviews. As a result,
companies can ultimately improve the quality of the products and
services they provide. Keyword:Online shopping
applications, Sentiment analysis, Product reviews, Natural language
processing (NLP), support vector machines (SVM), Naive Bayes, Random
forest.
Nitrogen rather than water availability limits aboveground primary productivity in an arid ecosystem: substantial differences between grasses and shrubs
Authors: Bucci Sandra , Silletta Luisina Carbonell , Scholz Fabian , Burek Antonella , Villa Virginia Diaz , Cavallaro Agustín , Askenazi Javier O. , Arias Nadia , Hao Guangyou , Goldstein Guillermo
Published: October 2023

Changes in water and nitrogen availability can affect the structure and
function of arid ecosystems. How these resources affect aboveground
primary productivity (ANPP) remains far from clear. We examined the N
and water limitation of ANPP from the species to the community level and
the response of ANPP to annual precipitation in a Patagonian steppe. We
conducted a 7-year field experiment with water addition (+W), nitrogen
addition (+N), and +NW. Destructive methods for grasses and allometric
relationships for shrubs were used to assess ANPP and vegetation indices
(NDVI and MSAVI2) to estimate community ANPP. An increase in ANPP of one
grass species ( Papposstipa humilis) and a decrease of the grass
Poa ligularis under +N were observed. Some shrubs species
exhibited mortality under nitrogen addition. Nitrogen exerted a positive
effect on grass ANPP and amplified the sensitivity of grass ANPP to
annual precipitation. However, +N had not effects on the shrub ANPP and
shrub ANPP-precipitation relationship. Water addition by itself had no
effect on ANPP for either shrubs or grasses. However, shrubs responded
positively to an unusually wet year regardless of treatment and were
also more sensitive to changes in annual precipitation than grasses.
Total ANPP increased significantly in +N relative to the C and +W, but
without changes in the sensitivity to annual precipitation. The results
suggest that the responses of grasses and shrubs to water inputs is
driven by soil moisture redistribution and rooting depth and that grass
and community ANPP is more limited by N than by water.
Evaluation of Respiratory Functions in Pediatric Oncology Patients Receiving Bleomycin Treatment
Authors: Ozkan Emine Müge , Küpeli Serhan , Ozcan Dilek , Ozkan Ayşe , Sezgin Gulay , Bayram Ibrahim
Published: October 2023

Purpose: Bleomycin is a chemotherapeutic agent that causes lung
toxicity. Bleomycin is mostly used in the treatment of germ cell
tumors(GCT) and Hodgkin Lymphoma(HL) in childhood cancers. In this
study, we aimed to detect bleomycin toxicity to the lung in the early
period. Materials and methods: Pulmonary functions of patients
aged 5 years and older who were admitted to the Division of Pediatric
Oncology with germ cell tumors and Hodgkin Lymphoma between 2012 and
2022, who received bleomycin treatment and were in remission for at
least 6 months were evaluated. The evaluation of respiratory function
was based on history, physical examination, posteroanterior chest
radiography and pulmonary function test. Results: There were
109 patients with GCT and 122 patients with HL. The number of patients
with GCT who entered follow-up and lived were 59, those with HL were
89]. The number of patients who received bleomycin treatment, were in
remission for at least 6 months and underwent PFTs were 46 for HL and 12
for GCT. There were 21 patients with PFT abnormalities. Of these
patients, 3 were diagnosed with GCT and 18 were diagnosed with HL. The
type of PFT abnormality in the majority of patients was restrictive
disorder. Conclusion: The absence of respiratory symptoms in
90% of patients with PFT abnormalities shows the importance of PFT in
asymptomatic patients. Patients who have received bleomycin as part of
treatment should also be followed-up for late pulmonary toxicity.
Asymptotic behavior of Navier-Stokes-Voigt equations in a thin domain with damping term and Tresca friction law
Authors: Kirane Mokhtar , Dilmi Mohamed , Dilmi Mourad , Benseridi Hamid
Published: October 2023

In this work, we consider a mathematical model of viscoelastic
incompressible fluid governed by the Navier-Stokes-Voigt equations in a
three dimensional thin domain Ω ε , with damping term and Tresca
friction law. First, we give the problem statement and the weak
variational formulation of the considered problem. Then we study the
asymptotic analysis of the problem when a dimension of the domain tends
to zero. The limit problem and the specific equation of Reynolds are
obtained.
Regulation of the exploration-exploitation trade-off captures long-term changes in rat behaviour
Authors: Cinotti Francois , Coutureau Etienne , Khamassi Mehdi , Marchand Alain , Girard Benoît
Published: October 2023

In uncertain environments in which resources fluctuate continuously,
animals must permanently decide whether to exploit what they currently
believe to be their best option, or instead explore potential
alternatives in case better opportunities are in fact available. While
such a trade-off has been extensively studied in pretrained animals
facing non-stationary decision-making tasks, it is yet unknown how they
progressively tune it while progressively learning the task structure
during pretraining. Here, we compared the ability of different
computational models to account for long-term changes in the behaviour
of 24 rats while they learned to choose a rewarded lever in a
three-armed bandit task across 24 days of pretraining. We found that the
day-by-day evolution of rat performance and win-shift tendency revealed
a progressive stabilization of the way they regulated the
exploration-exploitation trade-off. We successfully captured these
behavioural adaptations using a meta-learning model in which the
exploration-exploitation trade-off is controlled by the animal’s average
reward rate.
High Efficiency Microbial DNA Extraction Method for Avian Feces and Preen Oil
Authors: Russell Austin , Huynh Alex Van , Kenna Margaret , Rice Amber
Published: October 2023

As sequencing technology continues to rapidly improve, studies
investigating the microbial communities of host organisms (i.e.,
microbiomes) are becoming not only more popular but also more
financially accessible. Across many taxa, microbiomes can have important
impacts on organismal health and fitness. To evaluate the microbial
community composition of a particular microbiome, microbial DNA must be
successfully extracted. Fecal samples are often easy to collect and are
a good source of gut microbial DNA. However, in birds and reptiles,
microbial DNA extractions from fecal matter have proven to be difficult
due to high concentrations of uric acid, an inhibitor of DNA
extractions. Here, we present a new microbial DNA extraction method that
is highly effective for avian species and displays higher efficiency and
consistency than other commonly used methodologies. Further, our method
is also effective in extracting microbial DNA from oils collected from
the avian preen gland. Preen oil chemicals are important for many
aspects of avian life, and the biosynthesis of these chemicals is
dependent on the preen gland microbial community. We expect our method
will facilitate microbial DNA extractions from multiple avian microbiome
reservoirs, which have previously proved difficult and expensive. Our
method therefore increases the feasibility of future studies of avian
host microbiomes.
Rebound electroencephalographic responses to nitrous oxide exposure in men: A randomized controlled clinical trial
Authors: Valtonen Petra , Rozov Stanislav , Annala Iina , Järventausta Kaija , Subramaniyam Narayan , Tenhunen Mirja , Hyttinen Jari , Yli-Hankala Arvi , Rantamäki Tomi , Kalliomäki Maija-Liisa
Published: October 2023

Abstract Objective Nitrous oxide (N2O) may elicit antidepressant effects
after its elimination from the brain. We sought to investigate whether
N2O trigger slow-wave oscillations in electroencephalogram (EEG) after
it´s administration, as we have recently seen in animal studies. Methods
Twenty healthy male participants were randomly allocated to receive 50%
N2O either continuously for 20 minutes (continuous group) or in two
10-minute inhalations (repeated group) with EEG recording. The
subjective effects of N2O were studied with questionnaires. Results
Fourteen participants completed the study (N=7/group). Overall
group-level responses to N2O on EEG were variable, and no difference in
delta-theta range was observed. A rebound increase in slow wave bands
was seen in spectrograms (Fp2 electrode) in a few participants, more
markedly after the second 10-minute exposure to N2O. Gamma oscillations
enhanced during N2O administration along with reductions in alpha and
low beta band activity. Conclusions Short exposure to N2O elicited
slow-wave EEG oscillations during rebound phase only in small subset of
participants. Significance This study reveals high individual
variability in EEG responses to short exposure of 50% N2O. Hence, the
ability of N2O to trigger rebound slow-wave EEG activity may require
tailored dosing regimen for each individual.