bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Synthesis of a neurocontroller for a system containing an essentially nonlinear block
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation, Voevoda Alexsander A. , Shipagin Victor I. ,   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation
Published: December 2024

In some cases, in order to improve the quality indicators of the transients of the automatic control system, it is necessary to take into account in the model of the control object various mechanisms that drive the control object itself (DC motor, wheels, amplifier-converting devices). When calculating controllers by analytical methods, difficulties arise due to the presence of various kinds of irregularities in such systems, including "significant" ones ("backlash", "friction", etc.). In this case, the solution of this issue may be related to the use of artificial neural networks as part of the simulator. This paper shows the application of a neurofeedback scheme using a neuro-emulator and a neurocontroller. This allows you to form a training sample and train a neural network controller in the operating modes of the system that are beyond the control capabilities of a nonlinear model of the control object using a controller calculated by an analytical method. This scheme is considered as an addition to the algorithm of synthesis of neural network controllers with a deterministic way of choosing the architecture and weighting coefficients of a neural network using a scheme of imitating neural control. An example is given of improving the qualitative characteristics of the transients of a system by means of fine-tuning a neurocontroller for a nonlinear system "inverse pendulum on a movable base", taking into account the presence in the system of an inertial link containing a significant non-linearity of the "backlash" type. The purpose of the control was indicated, i.e. stabilization of the inverted pendulum in a vertical position and moving the mobile base to a set value. To achieve these goals, a neurocontrol scheme is used, which contains two neural networks: a neurocontroller (performs the function of forming a control effect on an object) and a neuroemulator (performs the function of simulating a model of the control object and is necessary to calculate the error back pass and adjust the weighting coefficients of the neurocontroller). As a result, it is possible to obtain an automatic control system capable of controlling the specified object.
Analysis of the electrical activity in various brain regions for assessing differences in human functional states
Authors:   St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Glekler Eduard V.
Published: December 2024

The study presents an evaluation of the feasibility of using various EEG leads for calculating EEG signal metrics aimed at detecting differences in the EEG signal of a person in a state of concentration and a state of mind-wandering. The leads and metrics were selected based on an analysis of related studies focused on recognizing and assessing human states, such as concentration. Practical methods for calculating selected power and entropy metrics in various frequency bands are provided. The study uses a unique dataset containing EEG recordings for functional states of concentration at a point in the center of the forehead and background states of mind-wandering, including data from 17 participants. The assessment of the applicability of leads was based on the point-biserial correlation coefficient of the metric values with functional states, as well as a similar measure based on the difference in interquartile ranges of the metric values. It was shown that the most promising leads for application are prefrontal leads for calculating the signal entropy metric in the 0.3 to 30 Hz range, and occipital leads for calculating spectral power metrics in the α and θ ranges. For several metrics, not only absolute values are important, but also their ratios for different brain regions (prefrontal, central, and occipital). Among the relative values, the most promising is the ratio of metric values in the prefrontal leads to the corresponding values in the occipital leads. These metrics on the selected leads show significant but divergent changes between functional states for the participants in the sample.
The method of dynamic detection of PC operator fatigue based on eye movement characteristics
Authors:   St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Bulygin Alexandr O.
Published: December 2024

The onset of fatigue is dangerous in areas of activity that require high concentration of human attention, such as air traffic controllers, nuclear power plant operators, etc. It should be noted that these types of activities are characterized by the fact that most of the time the employee sits at the workplace and his gaze is directed at the monitor. The paper presents a method for dynamic detection of PC operator fatigue based on eye movement characteristics. The method for dynamic detection of fatigue implements a training scenario for a fatigue detection model and a fatigue detection scenario. Within the training scenario, eye movement characteristics are calculated and correlations with fatigue test results are searched for. Within the fatigue detection scenario, eye movement characteristics that most strongly correlate with fatigue are selected. These characteristics can also be divided by the types of physical events on which they are based. We can distinguish such characteristics as speed, time, quantity, size, percentage, frequency and ratio characteristics. To find correlations between eye movement characteristics and fatigue, a dataset of eye movements and the results of tests and questionnaires such as the go/no-go task, the Landolt ring test, and the VAS-F questionnaire were analyzed. The dataset consists of gaze coordinate recordings from 15 participants acting as PC operators. To determine the degree of fatigue, the participant completed the VAS-F questionnaire. The Landolt ring correction test is a test used to measure attention concentration. The labeled dataset is used to train a machine learning model that detects fatigue. The experimental results showed that using the characteristics selected in the study yielded the most promising results. This approach allowed us to achieve the highest F-measure and the best average accuracy, indicating the overall reliability of the model.
Method for predicting eye movement activity based on intelligent data analysis from a mobile portable electroencephalograph
Authors:   St. Petersburg Institute for Informatics and Automation of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Romaniuk Vladimir R.
Published: December 2024

Eye movement processes, such as fixations and saccades, play a crucial role in human cognitive activity as they are closely associated with functions such as perception, attention, and decision-making. These processes are actively applied in various fields, including human-computer interaction systems and neurophysiological research. Modern eye-tracking methods based on optical systems provide high accuracy but have several significant limitations. In this regard, the use of electroencephalographic (EEG) data for analyzing eye movement activity is becoming a promising direction, as EEG provides insights into the neural processes underlying eye movements. This allows many limitations of optical systems to be overcome, enabling the monitoring of eye movements without direct visual tracking. The goal of this study is to develop a method for predicting eye movement activity based on data collected from the BrainBit mobile EEG device. The study utilizes a long short-term memory (LSTM) neural network. Experimental results demonstrated that the proposed model achieves high accuracy in classifying the main types of eye movement activity. For fixations and saccades, the classification accuracy reached 91?%, indicating a high effectiveness of the model for these types of movements. However, classifying directed eye movements, such as left/right and up/down movements, proved to be a more challenging task, with an accuracy of about 65?% and 63?%, respectively. One of the key challenges identified in the study was the high individual variability of EEG signals between participants. As a result, the model training was personalized for each participant, which improved the accuracy of predictions for each individual. Thus, the study highlights the potential of using EEG for analyzing and predicting eye movements, particularly in the context of fixations and saccades.
Recuperação estrutural na Ponte da Torre
Authors: Pires Mônica Fernanda Tavares , Silva Airton Ruan Alexandre da , Almeida João Batista Pereira Alves de , Torres Thamirys Limeira , Monteiro Eliana Cristina Barreto
Published: December 2024

This article presents the main pathological manifestations identified in the Ponte da Torre (Tower Bridge), the destructive and non-destructive tests conducted for accurate diagnoses that confirm the structural compromise, as well as the methods adopted for the recovery of this Special Engineering Structure (OAE). Tests performed include core extraction, corrosion potential, surface electrical resistivity, carbonation, rebar scanning, chloride profile, and compressive strength testing. The Tower Bridge is a structure of high architectural and infrastructural importance for the city of Recife, serving the traffic demands of the northern zone of the capital of Pernambuco. Recognizing its significance, it is evident that preserving this OAE for future generations is necessary, incorporating principles of conservation, recovery, restoration, and more recently, sustainability. This study is part of the practice and execution of projects, interventions, and requalification efforts in the contemporary city, where the influence of the environmental aggressiveness class due to the surrounding environment is a fundamental factor for understanding the damage found in the bridge. Despite this, it was observed that one side of the structure shows more damage than the other, necessitating greater reinforcement on that side. The severe deterioration of the structure, especially of the concrete, in the Tower Bridge is directly related to the lack of regular inspections and corrective maintenance. Through this study, knowledge was gained regarding the procedures and methods that support and inform sustainable solutions adopted to ensure the safety and durability of the bridge.
A Qualitative Study on the Challenges in Doctoral Education Encountered by Full-time Working PhD Students
Authors: Arı Ahmet Emin , Korkmaz Burak Can
Published: December 2024

In recent years, there has been a substantial increase in the number of students enrolling in higher education institutions worldwide. In this respect, full-time working PhD students emerged as a new trend. However, working at a job while studying for a doctorate degree can be challenging. In this context, this research aimed to investigate the difficulties full-time working PhD students face in doctoral education. A phenomenological approach was used in this study. This study used the criterion sampling method to select a sample of full-time PhD students. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews with 20 participants, consisting of open-ended questions. According to the analysis of research data, the challenges experienced by full-time working PhD students during their doctoral education are "time management problems", "workplace problems arising from high expectations and negative attitudes", "transportation and attendance problems", "problems performing and focusing" "problems getting support and help". Individuals who work in a related field to the one in which they study, as well as those currently employed in higher education institutions, reported fewer challenges during their doctoral education. It has been determined that the most common problem is time management. Psychoeducation programs can be helpful them to adapt to challenging time schedules.
Predicting Online Gambling Addiction with the Dark Triad Traits
Authors: Öztekin Gülçin Güler
Published: December 2024

Gambling poses new risks for individuals due to technological developments and easier and faster access to online games. The increase in participation in online gambling activities such as betting and games of chance further increases the prevalence of gambling and the risk of addiction. Identifying risk groups and factors is critical to prevent these harmful activities with adverse psychosocial and economic consequences. This study aimed to investigate the effect of gender and dark personality traits on online gambling addiction. Data were obtained from 376 Turkish university students (M = 20.40, SD = 1.96). The current study revealed the tendency of men towards online gambling addiction. 93% of participants were above the addiction score threshold. The findings showed a positive association between narcissism and psychopathy and online gambling addiction and no relationship between Machiavellianism and this addiction. Narcissism and psychopathy personality traits were determined to be risk factors for online gambling addiction. Since this study identified that men and students with the personality traits of narcissism and psychopathy are prone to online gambling, interventions with these groups may help prevent the negative consequences of online gambling before they occur.
An Evaluation of Syntactic Complexity, Lexical Diversity and Text Length as Predictors of Foreign Language Writing Scores
Authors: Susoy Zafer , Durmuşoğlu Köse Gül
Published: December 2024

The main premise of this study is to investigate to what extent syntactic complexity (SC), lexical diversity (LD), and text length (TL) correlate to foreign language (FL) writing quality scores assigned by human judges for the English essays of 204 pre-service teachers of English of two different curricular levels (first and fourth-year students). The study adopts a sequential-explanatory mixed-method research design. To that end, eight instructors rating student papers for 16 years on average were interviewed. The statistical analyses reveal that the 4th-year students outperformed the 1st-year students in TL, writing scores, and five indices of SC and LD. Subsequent regression analyses explained the variance in overall writing scores. The qualitative results showed variability in the instructors' ability to detect and prioritize these linguistic features, showing that while some instructors had a nuanced understanding of SC and LD, others emphasized overall content and organization more than linguistic complexity. The role of syntactic complexity, linguistic diversity, and text length as predictors of foreign language writing quality revealed that while human raters recognize these linguistic features to varying extents, their evaluation can be enhanced through standardized assessment practices and the integration of automated tools.
Coding Analogy
Authors: Koç Ayhan , Taşlıbeyaz Elif
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to examine the pre-service teachers’ experiences in preparing and using analogies within a programming course to better understand and evaluate the concepts. The research design of this study was identified as a case study. The 21 participants of the study took an elective introductory programming (Python) course at a state university over 14 weeks. They prepared analogies during the course, and 11 of them attended a focus group interview at the end of the course. The data collection tools used in the study included a questionnaire in which learners indicated the topics they found challenging within the programming course, the analogies they created based on programming education, and interview questions that explored their views at the end of the course. These data were analyzed descriptively. The results indicated that although learners experienced difficulties in understanding algorithms, programming logic, and learning loops, the use of analogies in programming education offered positive contributions.
Examining the Efficacy of Psycho-Educational Program for Mothers on Mothers' Perception of Child Education Competence
Authors: Teke Esra , Baltacı Umay Bilge , Avşaroğlu Selahattin
Published: December 2024

Though parental efficacy is emphasized in much admirable research, very few social programs have been assessed. Parenting is a potential protective or risk factor for the development of the child and predicts outcomes related to the child’s developmental processes. In this study, the effect of a psychoeducation program on the childhood education efficacy perceptions of mothers was examined. The study is a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test control group. 20 mothers with primary school children residing in Turkey, 10 in the experimental group and 10 in the control group, participated in the research. Each mother in the experiment group completed a psychoeducation program comprising 10 sessions lasting 50 minutes. Prior to the psycho-education, it was determined that there was no significant difference between the scores of the experimental and control groups obtained from the Child Education Efficiency Scale (CEES) as well as the Bringing Responsibility, Communication-Interaction, Knowing the Child, Developing the Child, and Guiding the Child subscales. The result of the research revealed that the experimental group had significantly higher scores for the Child Education Efficiency Scale and all subscales after receiving psychoeducation compared to before the training. On the other hand, there was no significant difference between the scores of the control group from the CEES or any subscales before and after psychoeducation. In addition, after psychoeducation, the scores of the experimental group were significantly higher for the CEES and Bringing Responsibility, Communication-Interaction, and Developing the Child subscales compared to the control group. There was no significant difference in the Guiding the Child, Knowing the Child subscales. The results indicate that the efficacy levels of mothers can be increased and explain the probable mechanisms that may affect efficacy.
Uluslararası Öğrencilerin Türkçe Akademik Yazma Becerilerinin Değerlendirilmesine Yönelik Analitik Dereceli Puanlama Anahtarının Geliştirilmesi
Authors: Bayrakdar Emre , Dilidüzgün Şükran
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı, uluslararası öğrencilerin Türkçe akademik yazma ihtiyaçlarını temele alarak ilgili becerinin değerlendirilmesine yönelik bir analitik dereceli puanlama anahtarı geliştirmektir. Araştırmada, nitel ve nicel araştırma yöntemlerinin bir arada kullanıldığı karma araştırma yaklaşımlarından keşfedici sıralı desen kullanılmıştır. Çalışmanın nitel boyutunda, geliştirilen taslak dereceli puanlama anahtarının ölçüt ve alt ölçütleri; uluslararası öğrencilerle, dil öğretim merkezlerinde görevli öğretim görevlileriyle, uluslararası öğrencilerin bölüm derslerini yürüten öğretim üyeleriyle yapılan görüşmeler, uluslararası öğrencilerin ürettikleri bilimsel metinlerin çözümlemeleri ve alanyazın taraması bağlamında belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca çalışmada, dereceli puanlama anahtarının geçerliğinin ve güvenirliğinin sınanması amacıyla tanımlama, görev, yönerge ve puanlama yöntemi olmak üzere dört bölümden oluşan bir performans görevi oluşturulmuştur. Bilimsel metin üretmeyi önceleyen performans görevini, amaçlı örnekleme yöntemleri içerisinde yer alan ölçüt örnekleme kullanılarak belirlenen 157 uluslararası öğrenci tamamlamıştır. Uluslararası öğrencilerin oluşturdukları bu metinler, taslak dereceli puanlama anahtarı kullanılarak değerlendirilmiştir. Bu çalışmanın odaklandığı nicel boyutta ise söz konusu ölçme aracının geçerliği ve güvenirliği sınanmıştır. Taslak dereceli puanlama anahtarının geçerlik çalışması kapsamında Davis (1992) tekniği ile 10 uzmanın görüşü bağlamında kapsam ve açımlayıcı faktör analizi ile yapı geçerliği incelenmiştir. Güvenirlik çalışması kapsamında ise Cronbach Alpha katsayısı, 6 puanlayıcının değerlendirmeleri üzerinden Sınıf İçi Korelasyon ile Fleiss Kappa uyuşum katsayısı ve madde geçerliğine kanıt olarak madde-toplam korelâsyonları hesaplanmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda, son hâli 5 ana ölçüt ve 24 alt ölçütten oluşan dereceli puanlama anahtarının, uluslararası öğrencilerin Türkçe akademik yazma becerilerini ölçebilecek nitelikte geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçme aracı olduğu belirlenmiştir.
La Autorrepresentación como Mecanismo de Experimentación Vanguardista en la Obra de Nicolás de Lekuona y la Construcción de una Identidad Moderna
Authors: Santos-Aranaz Eugenio
Published: December 2024

Nicolás de Lekuona es un artista, en gran medida desconocido, que se va revelando como paradigma del artista en tiempos de la Segunda República española. Fue capaz en apenas seis años de producción artística, antes de su trágica muerte en la Guerra Civil con apenas 24 años, de asumir los lenguajes de las vanguardias internacionales y a partir de ellas plantear una propuesta singular de gran modernidad y vigencia que sigue recuperándose cada día. Con este trabajo de investigación tratamos de analizar de manera inédita el papel que la autorrepresentación ocupa en su obra, pues sus autorretratos nos ayudan a confirmar la importancia que concedió a su imagen como método artístico en la indagación de nuevas formas de expresión plástica de la subjetividad, así como en la autorreflexión en torno a la identidad construida que se transforma con las pulsiones y el devenir del tiempo. Para ello, proponemos un análisis de sus autorretratos a partir de los diferentes experimentos llevados a cabo por el artista en torno a su rostro, que le sirve como símbolo trascendental en la construcción de su condición de individuo de la modernidad.
LOCAL STABILITY AND OPTIMAL CONTROL STRATEGY FOR A SARS-CoV-2 EPIDEMIC
Authors: KOLOGO Georges
Published: December 2024

This article assesses the effect of vaccination on the control of an infectious disease using a new mathematical model in which immunity is not acquired permanently. In this model, the number of elementary reproductions \mathcal{R}_0 is a major indicator of the extinction or propagation of the infection in a population. In this document, the cost of control is also defined in order to propose an optimal value. Variable states are also simulated as a function of the evolution of the disease in relation to the strength of the infection.
DEHB Tanısı Olan İlk ve Ortaöğretim Öğrencilerine Yönelik Eğitsel Müdahalelerin İncelenmesi
Authors: Tunç Zekiye , Melekoğlu Macid Ayhan
Published: December 2024

Dikkat eksikliği ve hiperaktivite bozukluğu (DEHB) çocukluk çağının en sık tanı konulan nörogelişimsel bozukluklarından biridir. DEHB belirtilerinin geçici olmadığı ve etkilerinin yaşam boyu sürdüğü bilinmektedir. Literatür incelendiğinde DEHB olan çocukların akademik ve eğitsel becerilerinin nasıl iyileştirilebileceği konusunda yeterli bilginin olmadığı ve müdahalelerin belirlenmesine ihtiyaç duyulduğu anlaşılmaktadır. Bu bağlamda bu araştırmanın amacı Türkiye’de 6-18 yaş arası DEHB olan ilk ve ortaöğretim öğrencilerine yönelik uygulanan eğitsel müdahalelerin gerçekleştirildiği bilimsel çalışmaları incelemektir. Nitel bir araştırma olarak desenlenen bu çalışma kapsamında 2000-2024 yılları arasında gerçekleştirilen araştırmaların doküman analizi yöntemi ile incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), Elton Bryson Stephens Company (EBSCO), Google Akademik ve Yükseköğretim Kurulu (YÖK) Tez Merkezi veri tabanlarında tarama yapılarak ölçütleri karşılayan 15 araştırma incelenmiştir. Bu çalışmadan elde edilen bulgular DEHB olan öğrencilere yönelik eğitsel müdahale araştırmalarının 2011 yılından itibaren başladığını, en çok araştırmanın nicel araştırma yöntemlerine dayalı olarak yürütüldüğünü, çalışmalarda müdahalelerin dikkat ve odaklanma becerileri ile akademik becerilere yönelik olarak yürütüldüğünü, katılımcıların sınıf düzeylerinin 1. ve 5. sınıf düzeyinde olduğunu göstermiştir. Sonuç olarak DEHB olan öğrencilere yönelik olarak eğitsel müdahalelerle ilgili sınırlı sayıda araştırma olduğu belirlenmiştir. Bu müdahalelerin özellikle ilkokul düzeyindeki öğrencilere yönelik olarak yürütüldüğü ve diğer kademelerdeki öğrenciler için sistematik araştırmalara ihtiyaç duyulduğu söylenebilir.
High-Functioning Autism and its Understanding in Modern Literature
Authors: Danilina K.K. , Salimova K.R.
Published: December 2024

Objective. Among autism spectrum disorders (ASD), high functional autism (HFA) is not considered a separate nosological entity. However, a number of foreign studies have shown that 10% of people with ASD are diagnosed with HFA. We discuss the characteristics of HFA as well as its differences from other ASD subgroups. The article also summarizes the current state of research on the HFA issue. A clearer understanding of both psychology and neurophysiology of high-functioning autism will help ensure accurate diagnosis, avoiding errors in therapy planning and support.

Methods. We reviewed literature sources in the PubMed, MedLine, and Scientific Electronic Library databases. The main search terms were: high-functioning autism, HFA, Asperger’s syndrome, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), diagnosis and speech disorders. Forty-two articles by foreign and domestic specialists were included in the analysis.

Results. The developmental profile of individuals with high-functioning autism differs from that of individuals with autism and cognitive or speech impairments. It is characterized by a distinctive style of social interaction and a higher level of speech and cognitive development. A high level of intelligence helps people with HFA master social rules and adapt more effectively.

Conclusions. Social impairments in individuals with high-functioning autism are difficult to identify in early childhood, partly due to the lack of developed diagnostic tools. Therefore, there is a need for more careful assessment of children suspected of having high-functioning autism, as well as the development of reliable, sensitive assessment tools for follow-up therapy and support.
Maternal Psychological Resources in Parenting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Authors: Kuzmina A.S. , Stoyanova I.Ya. , Krivoshei K.O.
Published: December 2024

Objectives. The challenges of raising children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) often lead to stress and emotional burnout in parents. The presence and development of psychological resources in parents during family support processes contribute to improving the effectiveness of psychological support. The study examines both external and internal resources of mothers raising children with ASD in relation to symptoms of parental burnout.

Methods. The sample consisted of 80 women raising children with ASD. The average age of the mothers was 36.45±4.78 years, and the average age of the children was 6.32±2.26 years. The following instruments were used: “Diagnosis of Attitude Towards a Child’s Illness” (DOBR) by V.E. Kagan and I.P. Zhuravleva; the “Parental Burnout Questionnaire” by I.N. Efimova; the “Parent-Child Emotional Interaction Questionnaire” (ODREV) by E.I. Zakharova; and the “Self-Attitude Test Questionnaire” by V.V. Stolin and S.R. Pantileev. Data were processed using Spearman’s correlation analysis.

Results. Among the surveyed mothers raising children with ASD, 65% reported high or moderate levels of emotional exhaustion, 35% demonstrated pronounced or moderate levels of depersonalization, and 40% experienced doubts about their parental competence.

Conclusions. It was found that exaggerating the severity of the child’s illness, overall tension, and excessive focus on the child’s condition during interactions are associated with symptoms of parental burnout. Psychological resources, such as a harmonious attitude toward the child’s illness, positive emotional expressions in interactions, and adequate self-attitude based on self-understanding, self-acceptance, and self-respect, serve as protective factors preventing the development of parental burnout symptoms in mothers and positively influence the development of children with ASD. It is advisable to further explore the resources of mothers raising children with varying degrees of ASD severity, as well as to study the psychological resources of fathers raising children with ASD.
Current Needs of People with ASD and Other Mental Disabilities Regarding Accessibility of Cultural Institutions
Authors: Khilkevich E.V. , Steinberg A.S. , Voskov A.L. , Klevtsova E.M.
Published: December 2024

Objectives. Sociocultural inclusion in Russia is becoming more stable and systematic. Researching the current needs of visitors with mental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders (ASD), when visiting cultural institutions is a necessary step for obtaining information that staff can use to improve and personalize inclusive programs. This study presents the collection and analysis of feedback from adult participants in inclusive programs and their accompanying individuals, conducted to enhance the quality of inclusive activities. The representativeness of parental opinions as a full reflection of children’s needs was also examined.

Methods. The study’s materials were gathered from participants in the “12MM!” project: 39 adults with ASD and their accompanying parents without developmental disabilities. The participants were divided into two groups of respondents, with each group further divided into two subgroups. The study was based on a survey administered using Google Forms. The frequencies of response variants across different groups were compared using the two-sample Newcombe-Wilson test.

Results. The findings revealed statistically significant differences in responses between adult participants with ASD without functional speech and intellectual impairments and those accompanying participants with ASD who have functional speech and/or intellectual disabilities. At the same time, participants in both groups agreed on the advantage of attending events where all participants are already familiar with each other and share similar characteristics, compared to participating in inclusive groups with an unpredictable composition formed through open registration.

Conclusions. Obtaining formative and substantive feedback from visitors with ASD and other mental characteristics is an important component in the development of inclusive activities within cultural institutions, as it allows for the consideration of the target audience’s current needs and requests when designing and implementing various events. It is critical to consider the statistically significant differences in data obtained from adult respondents with ASD and their neurotypical relatives, which indicate a different understanding of the special needs prevent the inclusion of individuals with mental characteristics in sociocultural activities.
The Relationship between the Risks of Aggression among University Students and Indicators of Self-Efficacy, Self-Esteem, and Humility
Authors: Rean A.A. , Egorova A.V. , Konovalov I.A. , Stavtsev A.A. , Shevchenko A.O. , Kuzmin R.G.
Published: December 2024

The study focuses on comparing rates of self-efficacy, self-esteem, and humility in relation to levels of physical aggression, anger, hostility, and general aggressiveness. 2315 students (83% – female) from Russian universities were recruited for this study. The following methods were utilized: the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire, Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale, R. Schwarzer's & M. Jerusalem's General Self-efficacy scale, S. Shwartz's Values Questionnaire (PVQ-R2). Data from the "Humility" scale was used. The results showed significant negative correlations between the mentioned variables. An increase of aggression rates is associated with a decrease in self-efficacy, self-esteem, and humility. It was also found that there was no relationship between the indicators of hostility and humility. It was shown that the indicators of self-efficacy, self-esteem and humility differ in the context of different types of aggression. It was found that students with low and medium levels of physical aggression are characterized by higher indicators of self-efficacy, self-esteem, and humility. A similar trend is relevant for the group with low level of anger. Students with low levels of hostility show higher scores of self-efficacy and self-esteem (but not humility). Students' self-esteem, humility, and self-efficacy also vary in the context of aggressiveness integral measure levels. The obtained results can be applied in the implementation of the Concept of development of the network of psychological services in educational organizations of higher education in the Russian Federation.
New Perseverance Scale for Adolescents: Its Development and Testing
Authors: Odintsova M.A. , Radchikova N.P.
Published: December 2024

The study presents a new questionnaire Perseverance Scale for Adolescents . It was developed on the Russian context and represents perseverance multidimensionality. The Perseverance Scale contains three subscales: Perseverance in achieving goals, Perseverance in overcoming difficulties, and Inappropriate Persistence. Adolescents from different regions of the Russian Federation were recruited for the study (N=1,718; age from 12 to 18 years; average age 14±1 years; 53,8% female). Confirmatory factor analysis showed a good fit of the three-factor model to the data (GFI=0,95; IFI=0,94; CFI=0,94; SRMR=0,048; RMSEA=0,078 [0,072; 0,083]). The validity of the Perseverance Scale is confirmed by the expected correlations with the subscales of the “Multidimensional Students’ Life Satisfaction Scale” (MSLSS) and “Multidimensional School Engagement Scale”. The validity of the New Perseverance Scale is also verified by the differences obtained between groups of students with different academic achievements. We have noticed higher rates of perseverance in achieving goals and perseverance in overcoming difficulties among well-performing students. There was no difference in Inappropriate Persistence. The Perseverance Scale can be used for individual research to assist in psychological practice.
The Role of a School Theater in the Development of Communication of Adolescents: Results of a Longitudinal Study
Authors: Poskakalova T.A. , Husnutdinova M.R.
Published: December 2024

The article analyzes the influence of theatrical activities on enhancing students' offline communication skills and overall socialization. The authors present the results of a two-year theater project conducted in 2023 and 2024. This project included training in scriptwriting and acting, the production of various digital and creative products, as well as group discussions and reflection sessions. The article provides an analysis of data collected during three testing episodes. The research design incorporated Rozhkov’s test for assessing the socialization levels of adolescents, the Children's Assertive Behavior Scale (CABS) adapted by Y.Z. Gilbukh, and interviews with both teachers and students. A total of 79 adolescents aged 13 to 15 participated in the project, which consisted of two experimental groups with varying levels of educational motivation and skills in independent and creative work, along with one control group. It has been empirically established that specially organized theatrical activities within the framework of Digital Theater pedagogical technology contribute to adolescents internalizing humanistic values, improving indicators such as social adaptation and social activity, and strengthening their competence in communication. The communication skills acquired during the first year of the project proved to be sustainable, as demonstrated by subsequent measurements. The article indicates that the best results were achieved by students in the experimental group who were highly engaged in independently performing all tasks as well as participating in creative and production processes. In contrast, students in the second experimental group required more support and time from adults to develop the necessary skills. In conclusion, it is essential to consider the unique characteristics of students and their groups when implementing theatrical activities.
Enhancing Chess Education through Interactive Teaching Strategies: A Comprehensive Approach
Authors: Gevorgyan S.R. , Ispiryan M.M. , Sargsyan V.Zh. , Gevorgyan L.L. , Vardanyan L.T.
Published: December 2024

This study aims to identify the correlation between interactive teaching strategies and chess teaching effectiveness in Armenian primary schools. Traditional chess teaching methods often involve rote memorization and abstract rules, while interactive strategies emphasize active learning and practical application of learned knowledge. The authors advocate the inclusion of interactive methods in chess education, such as heuristic conversation, the use of information and communication technologies, modeling, collaborative learning, problem solving, and reflection. The article examines various empirical studies and theoretical approaches that support the effectiveness of interactive learning strategies in developing critical thinking, active student participation, and knowledge retention. 476 students of 5th grade from 42 schools of Armenia (50,2% male) took part in the study, they had learned chess in previous three years (in 2-4th grade). The study's results demonstrate that all indicators of interactivity, according to students' perceptions, significantly correlated with the results of the chess test. Analysis of the results allows us to confirm the hypothesis about the correlation between interactive learning strategies and the effectiveness of chess learning. We propose reconsidering pedagogical approaches, restructuring curricula, and providing training and professional development opportunities for chess teachers to effectively implement interactive methods in their teaching.
Psychological Predictors of Deviant Behavior of Minors. Part 1. Portrait of a Special Educational Institution’s Student
Authors: Boykina E.E. , Gurina O.D. , Kupriyanova E.A. , Radchikov A.S. , Shpagina E.M. , Chirkina R.V.
Published: December 2024

This study aims at identifying psychological predictors of deviant behavior of pupils in special educational institutions (hereinafter - SEI). Based on the selected methodological and diagnostic life position of a minor with deviant behavior model, the individual psychological characteristics of adolescents were described, and a personality profile of SEI pupil was compiled. The study involved respondents (N=465) from 15 SEIs located in different regions of the Russian Federation aged 12 to 17 years (M=15.4; SD=1.2), 402 (86.5%) - male. The results obtained, in particular, revealed formed group cohesion; a slight violation of the needs for control and meaningful existence; a tendency to conventional coercion and justification of aggression; an insufficient level of development of self-regulation processes in stressful, difficult life situations. Attention is drawn to a fairly high level of awareness and interconnectedness in the overall structure of individual regulation of adolescents.
Information and psychological vulnerability of employees of internal affairs bodies with different levels of stability and fatigue
Authors: Zlokazov K.V.
Published: December 2024

The article with the involvement of empirical material reveals issues of information-psychological vulnerability and psychological stability in the context of fatigue of employees of internal affairs bodies. The purpose of the study is to identify the relationship between fatigue and psychological stability and information-psychological vulnerability of employees and to establish differences in the severity of these parameters among employees with different levels of fatigue. The respondents were 271 employees of the internal affairs bodies. Among the surveyed 97 cadets of the fifth year of full-time education and 89 students of the initial training of the St. Petersburg University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, as well as 85 current employees with service experience from 3 to 7 years who underwent advanced training at the SPBU MVD of Russia. We used psychodiagnostic techniques: Subjective assessment of the level of personality fatigue, Scale of psychological stability of the personality and Scale of information and psychological vulnerability. It has been established that an increase in fatigue is accompanied by an increase in information and psychological vulnerability and a decrease in psychological stability. It was found that in a group of employees with a low level of fatigue, indicators of information and psychological vulnerability are at a low level, while psychological stability is at a high level. In those surveyed with a high level of fatigue, vulnerability indicators are expressed at a high level, and resilience - at a low level. Whereas in the group of subjects with a moderate level of fatigue, indicators of information and psychological vulnerability and resilience are expressed at an average level.
Modern problems of repeated criminality. Socio-psychological aspect
Authors: Suslov Y.E. , Fedorov A.F. , Bespalova A.V.
Published: December 2024

Current data of official statistics show a steady decline in the number of crimes committed in our country. There is a general humanistic vector of development of the domestic law enforcement system and, in particular, the system of execution of punishments, which is expressed in the reduction in the number of persons both criminally prosecuted and sentenced to real imprisonment for a certain period of time, the creation and development of the institute of probation as a system of support for those released from prison. At the same time, the problem of crime in general and repeat crime in particular does not lose its relevance. The presented work analyzes the data of scientific research devoted to the study of repeat crime. Special emphasis is made on the group of convicts who repeatedly served their sentences in places of deprivation of liberty or previously served their sentences in educational colonies of the criminal-executive system of the Russian Federation. Through the prism of the study of this sample, the issue of the effectiveness of the system of correction of persons who have committed crimes is analyzed from a psychological point of view. Key words: correction, punishment, youth, convicts, repeated criminality, criminal behavior, criminality, recidivism, penal system of the Russian Federation
Coping Strategies and Psychological Well-Being of Male and Female Prisoners
Authors: Sharipova F.A.
Published: December 2024

The article presents the results of a study of coping strategies and psychological well-being among male and female prisoners. The study involved 109 people (53 men and 56 women), prisoners of the Execution Colony of Punishments in Tashkent, region Zangiata. In this study we have used complex of three methods: “The Strategic Approach to Coping Scale (SACS)” originally constructed by Stevan E. Hobfoll (Russian adaptation by N.E. Vodopyanova and E.S. Starchenkova), “The Scale of Subjective Well-Being” originally constructed by A. Perrudet-Badoux, G. Mendelsohn, J. Chiche (Russian adaptation by M.V. Sokolova), “Psychological Well-being scale” originally constructed by C. Ryff (Russian adaptation by T.D. Shevelenkov and P.P. Fesenko). Based on these results it is concluded that male prisoners in comparison with female prisoners experience tension and lack of life goals, are more focused on social coping strategies, such as Seeking Social Support and Social Joining. To identify the general and specific factors were also conducted factor analysis. Three general factors are “Environment and self management”, “Antisocial manipulation”, “Social activity”. The specific male factors are “Social coping”, “Destructive coping”. The specific female factors are “Autonomy”, “Emotional status”.
Prostitution as a Form of Self-Destructive Behavior
Authors: Gorbatov S.V. , Arbuzova E.N.
Published: December 2024

The article presents the results of a theoretical analysis and comparative study of prostituted women in the context of the study of prostitution as a phenomenon of self-destruction. The results of an empirical study are presented, including the peculiarities of experiencing bodily experience and the psychosocial organization of respondents with different forms of self-destructive behavior. A total of 526 women aged 18 to 41 years (M=25.3 years) participated in the study. Including: those involved in prostitution (N=44); with experience of self-harm (N=198); diagnosed with an eating disorder (N=82) and control sample respondents (N=202). The results of theoretical and empirical research allow us to conclude that prostituted women can be classified as persons prone to self-destruction. The study revealed in them markers of autoaggression towards their bodies, the thinness of psychological boundaries, deprivation of psychological space and diffuse ego identity.
Motivational Personality Sphere and Psychoemotional Features in Patients with Drug Addiction Disorders atDifferent Stages of the Treatment and Rehabilitation Process (Part 2)
Authors: Fadeeva E.V. , Lanovaya A.M.
Published: December 2024

The aim of the study was to analyze dynamic changes in the motivational sphere of personality and psychoemotional features of patients with drug addiction disorders at different stages of the treatment and rehabilitation process. The study involved 226 patients: 163 men (72.1%) and 63 women (27.9%) with narcological disorders. The following scales were used: the scale of stages of readiness for change and aspiration to treatment (Socrates), the scale of depression, anxiety and stress (DASS-21) and the scale of general self-efficacy (GSE). During the stabilising phase of therapy: 1) women showed significantly higher scores on the Socrates scale total score (p≤0.001), the Ambivalence subscale (p≤0.001) and the Action subscale (p≤0.05); 2) inverse correlations were found between the result on the Action subscale (Socrates) and signs of depression (r=-0.350, p≤0.05), anxiety (r=-0.452, p≤0.01) and stress (r=-0410, p≤0.01) (DASS-21). The results of the psychoemotional state revealed that patients with signs of stress were significantly more likely to undergo medical rehabilitation treatment and less likely to be discharged early, which allows the results to be used in targeted medical rehabilitation programmes.
FOSTERING CREATIVE LEADERSHIP ABILITIES IN ZIMBABWEAN TEACHER EDUCATION THROUGH 21ST CENTURY ASSESSMENT PRACTICES
Authors: Hwami Evelyn
Published: December 2024

Within the framework of Zimbabwean teacher education, this research project intends to explore the function of 21st century assessment procedures in nurturing and augmenting creative leadership abilities. Educators must cultivate inventive leadership abilities to effectively navigate the unparalleled obstacles of the technologically advanced 21st- century. Given the speed at which technology is developing and the dynamic needs of the global labour market, educational systems must ensure that aspiring educators possess the knowledge and abilities needed to lead and innovate in the classroom. Pre-service teachers in Zimbabwean teachers' colleges must acquire creative leadership abilities to be prepared for their future roles.to become instructors who are revolutionary and successful. The capacity to introduce a novel approach, service, idea, referred is an innovative leadership quality. Interviews, observations, and document analysis were research instruments used in this interpretive case study to collect data from pre-service teachers and teacher educators at a Zimbabwean Teacher College. The participants were chosen on purpose. The education system in Zimbabwe is results-driven and exam-oriented, according to research findings., Assessments of learning which encourage memorization and concept repetition are emphasised instead of transformative assessment. Recommendations call for a paradigm shift in curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment practices in teacher education. commendations call for a paradigm shift in curriculum, pedagogy and assessment practices in Teacher education.