bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Relationship Between Social Relationships Quality, Emotional Intelligence, and Work Environment to Psychological Well-Being
Authors: Roellyanti Maria Valeria
Published: June 2024

This study used a quantitative approach with a cross sectional design. The aim was to explore the relationship between the quality of social relationships, emotional intelligence, and work environment and psychological well-being. A total of 145 respondents who actively worked from various sectors or industries were selected through the purposive sampling method. The research instrument was a questionnaire with five Likert scales 1-5.  Data collection will be conducted from December 15, 2023 to January 15, 2024. The data was analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the help of AMOS software. Path analysis is used to test the relationship between the variables studied, while the validity and reliability of the instrument are examined through factor analysis. The results showed that the quality of good social relationships, high levels of emotional intelligence, and a supportive work environment have a strong and positive influence on the psychological well-being of working individuals. This research makes an important contribution in deepening our understanding of how the interaction between these factors together affects psychological well-being. With a deeper understanding of these dynamics, it is expected to develop strategies that are more effective in improving the quality of the work environment and psychological well-being of employees. Therefore, the results of this study not only provide empirical findings on the relationship between these variables, but also have the potential to be the basis for the development of policies and management practices that are more oriented towards employee welfare. By adjusting the work environment and paying greater attention to aspects such as the quality of social relationships and the building of emotional intelligence, organizations can strengthen the psychological well-being of their employees. This not only means improving an individual's working life, but also having a wider positive impact on productivity and overall work quality.
Strengthening Productivity: Role Analysis of Workload, Compensation, Work Environment, and Work Discipline
Authors: Yosep Hardian Devates  , Prayekti  , Didik Subiyanto
Published: June 2024

Examine the relationship between workload, compensation, and work environment on work productivity, taking into account the role of work discipline as a mediator. This study applies quantitative approaches and survey methods to assess the impact of workload, compensation, and work environment on work discipline and work productivity. Likert questionnaires 1 to 5 were used as a comprehensive research instrument. Data was collected from 147 respondents at various levels within several companies. Data analysis uses Structural Equation Models (SEM) with the help of AMOS software to identify relationships between independent and bound variables.The results of the analysis showed that the relationship between workload and work discipline was not significantly confirmed. Likewise, the relationship between compensation and work discipline was also not significantly confirmed.  However, there is significant confirmation that the work environment has a positive effect on work discipline.  In addition, there is significant confirmation that work discipline has a positive effect on work productivity. The results of the analysis suggest that a focus on workload management and compensation may not be significant in improving employee discipline and productivity. The implication is that it needs to be focused on creating a supportive work environment, as well as paying attention to and strengthening work discipline in human resource management strategies to increase overall productivity.
The Moonlighting Intention in Indonesian Public Community College Employee: A Perceived Threat Moderated Mediation Model
Authors: Pujianto Hendri , Sarsono  , Pawenang Supawi , Sudarwati
Published: June 2024

This study headed to probe the moonlighting intentions (MI) empirically from non-monetary factors, including job satisfaction (JS) through the mediation of organizational commitment (OC) and the moderation role of perceived COVID-19 threats (PCT) and perceived financial threats (PFT) during the pandemic.  The study accustomed quantitative methods with a survey and a cross-sectional design.  This study gathered data from 81 employees at Community College (AK-Tekstil Solo) and analyzed it using SMART PLS.  This study discovered that job satisfaction majorly impacts organizational commitment and moonlighting intentions.  Organizational commitment negatively influences moonlighting intentions due to its indirect-only (full mediation) relationships with job satisfaction.  PCT and PFT did not play a moderating role, but they did diminish the effect sizes between constructs.  The results of this study confirmed the substantial non-monetary facets of moonlighting intentions.  This research contributes to the development of theory by validating the relationships that it draws from social exchange theory, and the novelty is the introduction of moderating variables in terms of threat aspects perceived during the pandemic, PCT, and PFT.  The relevance of the research findings provides some practical implications and valuable insights for managers of formal educational institutions in the environmental condition that may change at any time without certainty
Efficacy and Safety of LX9211 for Relief of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain (RELIEF-DPN 1): Results of a Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Proof-of-Concept Study
Authors: Pop-Busui Rodica , Patel Anand , Sang Christine Nai-Mei , Banks Phillip L. , Pierce Phillip F. , Sun Franklin , Granowitz Craig , Gopinathan Suma
Published: June 2024

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the efficacy of LX9211 in reducing pain related to diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

In this double-blind, multicenter, proof-of-concept trial, 319 individuals with diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP) were randomized (1:1:1) to LX9211 10 mg (n = 106), LX9211 20 mg (n = 106), or matching placebo (n = 107), administered once daily for 6 weeks. DPNP was rated daily with an 11-point numerical rating scale. The primary end point was change from baseline to week 6 in the average daily pain score. The difference between each LX9211 group and placebo was evaluated with mixed-model repeated-measures analysis.

RESULTS

For those on low-dose LX9211 the primary efficacy end point was achieved: −1.39 vs. −0.72 points for placebo, least squares mean (SE) difference −0.67 (0.249), 95% CI −1.16 to −0.18, P = 0.007; results for high-dose LX9211 demonstrated improvement in pain severity versus placebo (−1.27 vs. −0.72 points, respectively), but the between-group LS mean difference did not reach the prespecified statistical significance (−0.55 [0.254], 95% CI −1.06 to −0.05, P = 0.030). Treatment benefit was observed beginning at week 1 and maintained thereafter. Results for LX9211 also demonstrated improvement in several patient-reported secondary outcomes. Most common adverse events (AEs) were dizziness, nausea, and headache. More participants treated with LX9211 (20 mg, n = 28 [26.4%]; 10 mg, 17 [16.0%]) than placebo (3 [2.8%]) discontinued study drug prematurely due to AEs; serious AEs were uncommon (2 [1.9%], 0, and 1 [0.9%], respectively).

CONCLUSIONS

These preliminary findings of improvement in DPNP with LX9211 support further investigation in larger trials.
Primary School Teacher’s Views on the Purpose and Forms of Student Performance Assessment
Authors: Niaoustas Georgios
Published: June 2024

Assessment is a complex and dynamic process and an integral part of teaching and learning. It is an issue that concerns the state, educators and scientists, teachers, parents, and students. This study aims to analyze the views of primary school teachers. A questionnaire was used as the research method.  The findings of the research revealed that most teachers agree with the assessment of student performance, considering it mostly a quality process that must move according to the described logic. They generally apply a Formative Assessment while applying a Diagnostic Assessment and Summa-tive Assessment depending on the time of the teaching process. The teachers also state that the assessment is primarily aimed at measuring the achieve-ment of the teaching objectives, feedback, identification of the learning dif-ficulties, and determination of the special inclinations/abilities of the students. The majority of the teachers of Aetoloakarnania who participated in the research, expressed a positive attitude toward the assessment of the student's performance. Teachers believe that the assessment of student performance from a pedagogical view-point is a qualitative process, during which all the parameters that influence it should be considered. They also argue that it should be aimed at controlling the student’s progress in relation to his or her previous performance, while at the same time recommending a process to measure the achievement of the teaching objectives.
Website-Based Learning Media to Improve Elementary School Students’ Reproductive Health Literacy
Authors: Mahiroh Febby Faza , Suryanti  , Azizah Utiya
Published: June 2024

The significance of reproductive health literacy includes being able to complete every individual’s reproductive rights independently in making health decisions, improving empowerment to fulfill rights and obligations, and being fully accountable for the reproductive process to attain health. The present study aims to analyze the validity, practicability, and effectiveness of website learning medium in increasing reproductive health literacy. This study included 32 class VI elementary school students in the treatment group and 32 students in the control group. The development model employed four-dimensional. Data collection techniques by means of observation, questionnaires and written tests. The data were analyzed by descriptive quantitative. The media validation results yielded a 4 with a very valid category. On the practicality of the media, it was obtained 93% in the learning implementation process and students’ responses to the media with a score of 93% in the very practical category. The students’ learning outcomes increased with an average of 83.7 with an N-Gain value of 0,735 ≥ 0.3 in the high category. Thus, website-based learning media is declared feasible for increasing reproductive health literacy.
The Ability of Prospective Elementary School Teachers in Developing Civics Learning Modules in Elementary Schools
Authors: Kasim Indri Rahmawati , Kawuryan Sekar Purbarini , Saptono Bambang , Fathurrohman  , Adiwardana Muh Rifqienur , Herawati Yuli
Published: June 2024

The curriculum serves as the objective to guide education. Teaching modules are designs or instructional tools that are based on the curriculum and are used to meet established competency standards. It underscores the importance for educators to use teaching modules when developing lessons. The aims of this study is to analyze the ability of students enrolled in an elementary teacher education program to develop a Civics teaching module for elementary schools. This research is of a qualitative descriptive type, with data collection methods including observation, questionnaires, and documentation, employed in this qualitative study. The subjects in this study are 47 sixth-semester students from class 6E, comprising 7 male students and 40 female students from 12 groups selected based on their ability to develop teaching modules categorized as very good, good, fair, and less good. The research instrument uses an interval scale questionnaire of the Likert scale type. The results of PGSD students' ability in developing curriculum-based teaching modules were obtained after calculating each group's score based on the assessment rubric for each component. The overall percentage result is 80.70%, which falls into the "Good" category. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the majority of students have good abilities in developing Civic Education teaching modules in elementary schools according to the indicators of the Free Curriculum teaching modules.
Ethnopedagogy-based Thematic Modules to Improve the Understanding and Cultural Literacy of Elementary School Students
Authors: Dafit Febrina , Ramadan Zaka Hadikusuma , Anggriani Mitha Dwi
Published: June 2024

The decline in students' local cultural knowledge and the decline in the level of understanding of students' concepts in thematic learning are problems that need to be overcome. This study aimed to develop a thematic learning module based on ethnopedagogy to enhance understanding and cultural literacy of the fifth-grade elementary school students. This research utilized an R&D method adopting the ADDIE model, which consisted of five stages (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The instrument used to collect data in this study was a questionnaire. This questionnaire was given to several experts, such as the design experts, material experts, and language experts, to see the feasibility of the module as well as the teachers’ and students’ responses to see the practicality of the module. Then, a test and a questionnaire were administered to examine the effect of the ethnopedagogy-based thematic learning module on students' understanding and cultural literacy. The data were then analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively. Furthermore, the effectiveness of the module was analyzed using Multivariate Analysis of Variance (Manova). This study suggested that the ethnopedagogy-based thematic learning module fulfilled the very feasible criteria with an average score of 93.61% from the design validator, 93.26% from the material validator, and 91% from the language validator. Furthermore, from the response given by the teachers, a score of 92.65% was obtained with a very attractive category. Then, the small-scale trial conducted on students obtained a score of 96.67% with a very attractive category. Apart from that, the thematic learning module based on ethnopedagogy was also able to improve the understanding and cultural literacy of the fifth-grade elementary school students, as proven by the results of the product effectiveness test using the Manova test which obtained a significance value of 0.00 < 0.05.
Diagnosing Elementary School Students' Representation of Light Concept Through the Five-tier Diagnostic Test
Authors: Adi Yogi Kuncoro , Widodo Ari , Sopandi Wahyu , Muslim
Published: June 2024

Elementary school students do not yet have a scientific understanding of light. For example, they represent vision as the process of objects being hit by light and the eye being automatically able to see them. Their verbal and visual representations present irrelevance to scientific beliefs. Students need to understand science more comprehensively through multiple-representation learning. The relevant diagnostic tests are needed to find out student multiple-representation profiles. However, diagnostic tests identifying multiple-representation profiles of elementary school students are still rare. This paper aims to communicate the results of development, validity, and reliability, as well as trials of the five-tier diagnostic test (5TDT) in measuring multiple representations of elementary school students about light concepts. The 5TDT is a developed version of the four-tier where there are answer choices and reasons and the level of student confidence in answering both. A package of 15 questions was developed, tested for readability by elementary school teachers and students, and then piloted. Two hundred twenty-seven elementary school students who had studied the concept of light attempted this test. Internal validity was submitted to five experts and showed valid results with several improvement notes. Meanwhile, the results of statistical tests on external validity and reliability show that the five-tier diagnostic test is valid and reliable. The five-tier diagnostic test can measure the diversity of students' representation of their ideas regarding the light concept with more precision. It is shown that they are dominating the Lack of Representation (LOR) level of 39% and Misconception (MIS) level of 31%.
Ethnomathematics Integrated Student Worksheet on Area Measurement Material Improves Elementary School Students' Creative Thinking Ability
Authors: Novelita Nevi , Fauzan Ahmad , Yerizon  , Fitria Yanti , Devian Lora
Published: June 2024

The problem in learning mathematics is the low ability to think creatively. Students are less able to produce innovative ideas to overcome new problems. This research aims to develop a valid and practical integrated ethnomathematics student worksheet. The type of research used in this research is development research. The research model used is the Plomp model, which divides the development stage into three phases: the initial investigation, development, and assessment. The subjects of this research were one mathematics material expert, 1 Indonesian language expert, and one art expert, as well as three teachers as a test of media practicality. The trial subjects for this research consisted of individual trials consisting of 3 students and small group trials consisting of 9 students. The methods used to collect data are observation, interviews, questionnaires, and tests. The instruments used to collect data were questionnaires and tests. Data analysis techniques are carried out qualitatively and quantitatively, as well as inferential statistics. The results of this research are validation results of 3.63 with a very valid category. The students' practicality results were 93.05 in the very practical category. The students' practical results were 96.04 in the very practical category. The t-test results show an influence of the Ethnomathematics Integrated Student Worksheet on Extensive Measurement Material on students' creative thinking abilities. It was concluded that the Student Worksheet integrated Ethnomathematics in data area measurement material was very valid and very practical, so it was suitable for use in learning in the fourth grade of elementary school.
Solubility of 5-(4-methylphenyl)-2-furanpropanoic acid in different organic solvents
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Ohorodnik M. Yа. , Horak Yu. I. ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Obushak M. D. ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Tischenko N. І. ,   Frantsevich Institute for Problems of Materials Science NASU, Sobechko I. B. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: June 2024

In this study, the temperature dependences of the solubility of 5-(4-methylphenyl)-2- furanpropanoic acid in various solvents were evaluated: methyl and ethyl acetate, acetonitrile, propane-1-ol, and propan-2-ol. The results of the analysis are presented in the form of linear equations according to the Schröder model, which allowed us to determine the enthalpies, entropies, and Gibbs energies of solubility at a temperature of 298.15 K. The melting points of the acid were determined using the method of differential thermal analysis, which allowed us to calculate the enthalpies, entropies, and Gibbs energies of mixing.
DESULFURIZATION OF FLUE GASES OF THERMAL POWER PLANTS WITH OBTAINING POTASSIUM-MAGNESIUM FERTILIZER (KALIMAGNESIA)
Authors:   Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, Khatsevych Olga , Fedorchenko Sofiia ,   Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, Kurta Sergiy ,   Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, Mykytin Ihor ,   Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, Derzhko Olga ,   State Institution "State Scientific Research and Design Institute of Basic Chemistry"
Published: June 2024

A new method of flue gas desulfurization with the production of a valuable is proposed. The essence of the method is to pass flue gases through a scrubber (Venturi) filled with magnesium hydroxide suspension. At the same time, SO2 of the flue gases will react with magnesium hydroxide according with the formation of magnesium sulfite. Crystals of magnesium sulfite are able to interact with new portions of SO2 and turn into hydrosulfite. As a result of such "washing" of flue gases, a suspension of sparingly soluble salt MgSO3∙6H2O in a 12-15% solution of MgSO4 is obtained. Magnesium hexahydrate will precipitate as large crystals and be separated in a hydrocyclone. Separated crystals of magnesium sulfite will be oxidized under the influence of air oxygen to magnesium sulfate.
Graafinen merkki graafisen suunnittelun semioottisena työkaluna ja abstrahoitujen mielikuvien rakentajana
Authors: Kiviniemi Jukka
Published: June 2024

Väitöskirjan "Abstrahoidut mielikuvat – Lappi matkailuyritysten graafisissa merkeissä" lektio (15.9.2023).
Journalistin ohjeet uudistuvat lokakuussa
Authors: Holopainen Minna
Published: June 2024

Journalistin ohjeisiin on tehty laaja päivitys. Ohjeisiin tulee neljä kokonaan uutta kohtaa, ja lisäksi monia kohtia on täydennetty ja ohjeiden rakennetta ja kirjoitusasua on selkeytetty. Päivitetyt ohjeet hyväksyttiin huhtikuussa, ja ne tulevat voimaan lokakuussa.
Lisää sanoja koneesta
Authors: Haapanen Lauri , Rydenfelt Henrik
Published: June 2024

Generatiivista tekoälyä käytetään tehostamaan tutkimuksen eri vaiheita, mikä on johtanut keskusteluun tekoälyn käytön merkitsemisestä erilaisissa julkaisuissa. Media & viestintä -lehden toimitus on toistaiseksi katsonut, ettei erilliselle tekoälyilmoitukselle ole artikkeleissa tarvetta. Jos tekoäly on kuitenkin avustanut työskentelyä niin, ettei tutkijalla enää ole täyttä kontrollia johonkin työprosessin vaiheeseen, tulee siitä kertoa. Rajapyykit muuttuvat, ja niiden vetäminen ja merkitseminen vaativat jokaiselta tutkijalta harkintaa nyt ja tulevaisuudessa.
The Impact of Marketing Mix and Patient Experience on Public Patient Loyalty in Hospitals: Satisfaction as an intervening variable
Authors: Zebua Livia , Irwandy Irwandy , Pasinringi Syahrir A , Rivai Fridawaty , Sidin Indahwati , Mumang Andi Agus
Published: June 2024

Background: In maintaining patient loyalty, one of the marketing strategies that can be carried out is the use of Marketing Mix. Marketing Mix can improve the perceived quality of patient discernment, namely the patient assessment of a service. If the patient's perception on the quality of services provided by the hospital is good, then the patient's experience on the hospital will be positive. This condition can increase patient satisfaction which continues in the formation of patient's loyalty. This study aims to analyze the effect of Marketing Mix and patient's experience through satisfaction on  patient loyalty.
Methods:This study is a quantitative study using an observational approach with a cross-sectional study design. The sample in this study was 358 general patients at Stella Maris Hospital, Makassar, Indonesia using total or purposive sampling. The instrument used in data collection is a questionnaire that has been tested for validity and reliability. Multivariate data analysis used path analysis.
Results: There was direct effect of Marketing Mix (β=2.218, p=0.027) and indirect effect through satisfaction (β=2.417, p=0.016) on loyalty. There was no direct effect of patient's experience (β=0.398, p=0.691). However, the indirect effect was very significant through satisfaction (β=10.651, p<0.001). In addition, there was also direct effect of satisfaction on loyalty (β=5.161, p<0.001).
Conclusion: There is a direct effect of the Marketing Mix on patient loyalty. Patient satisfaction is a significant intervening factor for both the Marketing Mix and the patient's experience, which in turn affects patient loyalty.
Running with the Devil
Authors: Gunawan Elisabeth
Published: June 2024

”I think we are well advised to keep on nodding terms with the people we used to be, whether we find them attractive company or not. Otherwise they turn up unannounced and surprise us, come hammering on the mind’s door at 4 a.m. of a bad night and demand to know who deserted them, who betrayed them, who is going to make amends.” -Joan Didion, Slouching Towards BethlehemRepresentation continues to be one of the most fraught questions facing the theatre and performing arts today: what is the responsibility of artists and the industry to represent minoritised and racialised bodies? How is that representation entangled with oppressive normative narratives surrounding those communities? What is the implication of this representation or lack thereof on the wider discipline and industry, which in the UK context, is still largely white and Eurocentric? Hence, the multiplicity of selves navigated by an artist living in a racialised body is a contested site that goes beyond the individual. My practice-research seeks to investigate how theatre practices can be reconstructed to privilegemarginalised bodies in discovering what Foucault calls practices of freedom—acts of resistance that discover alternative practices of authoring ‘self’. As an artist of color, I am particularly interested in the potency of grotesque-realism, a principle exegesised by Mikhail Bakhtin as resisting the notion of the individual body by reshaping it into a boundless, ever-transforming site for a democratisation and renewal of ideas and viewpoints. My personal essay, ‘Running with the Devil’ uses the above Joan Didion quote as a starting point and explores the grotesque-realist motifs of demons, food and orifices of the body through a positivist and postcolonial lens, drawing from inspiration offered by writers of color including Alexander Chee and Trinh Thi Minh Ha.
Historical and Modern Aspects of the Dialectics of the Universal Spirit in Russian Culture
Authors:   Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University, Khvoshchevskaya Irina V.
Published: June 2024

Within the framework of the article, the author examines the essential features of Hegel’s doctrine of the spirit, highlighting three interrelated aspects of its embodiment – the universal, the special, and the individual. Particular attention is paid to the problematic concept of “culture”, which is considered as the result of interaction between individual subjects and the universal spirit of society. The article reflects key features of the Russian mentality and its manifestations in history and culture. In conclusion, it is evident that the dialectics of the universal spirit plays a significant role in shaping Russian culture and mentality. The author demonstrates that one of the key features of the axiological spectrum of Russians is conciliarity. Moreover, Conciliarity, like Hegel’s universal spirit, emerges as a distinctive characteristic of the Russian axiological framework, reflecting the collective ethos of unity in plurality. Moving forward, further interdisciplinary research is needed to explore the multifaceted dimensions of the universal spirit in Russian culture and its implications for modern social dynamics. Ultimately, a nuanced understanding of these dialectical processes is essential for fostering cross-cultural dialogue and promoting mutual understanding in our increasingly interconnected world.
Public Sentiment and Prospects of Soviet Power in the Far East of the RSFSR in 1923–1925
Authors:   Pacific National University, Pikalov Yuri V.
Published: June 2024

The period of 1923–1925 witnessed significant efforts by the Soviet power to consolidate power in the Far East region of the RSFSR. This article examines the socio-political landscape during this pivotal time, shedding light on the challenges faced and the strategies employed to establish Soviet governance. Public sentiments in the Far East were intricately tied to the tumultuous political and economic conditions prevailing in the aftermath of the Civil War and foreign intervention. Economic devastation and stagnation exacerbated social tensions, posing formidable challenges to the consolidation of Soviet power. The prospects of Soviet authority hinged upon understanding and navigating the intricate dynamics of the local population. Factors such as the dominance of affluent rural elites, Cossack privileges, and the presence of diverse ethnic groups like Koreans and Chinese shaped the landscape of governance. Despite the adversities, the Soviet authorities achieved a notable milestone with the successful conduct of elections to the grassroots councils across the region in 1923–1924. This demonstrated a degree of acceptance and legitimacy for the new regime, marking a crucial step towards consolidation. In conclusion, the establishment of Soviet power in the Far East of the RSFSR during 1923–1925 was a complex endeavor shaped by the interplay of socio-economic conditions and local dynamics. While challenges persisted, the successful conduct of elections underscored the resilience and adaptability of the Soviet regime in navigating turbulent waters and laying the foundations for governance in the region.
The Attitude of Russian Society towards a Special Gendarme Corps at the Beginning of the XX Century
Authors:   Ulyanovsk State Pedagogical University named after I. N. Ulyanov, Blagov Maxim N.
Published: June 2024

The political police have always been viewed ambiguously by society. In the early XX century, the Russian Empire’s primary political police organization was the Special Gendarme Corps. Society held a largely negative view of this organization. Cultural figures depicted gendarme officers as rough and cruel suppressors of free thought, as stern guardians of autocracy. This article attempts to ascertain whether this perception was deserved. A comparison is drawn between the Special Gendarme Corps and another political police institution, Secret Police Department. An assessment is provided of the moral and ethical qualities of the gendarmes, their activities, and their relations with broad segments of society. The specifics of the selection process for candidates entering the corps and the content of their training are described. Memories of gendarme officers regarding their work, specific episodes of detective work, and interactions with revolutionaries are recounted. Also, an attempt is being made to find out whether they could change this attitude, and whether they could preserve the Russian monarchy entrusted to them.
Historical Approaches to the Study of Lies and Their Transformation in Culture
Authors:   Azov-Black Sea Engineering Institute - branch of Don State Agrarian University in Zernograd, Lavrukhina Irina M. , Vorontsova Irina M. ,   Don State Agrarian University
Published: June 2024

The article analyzes the process of understanding the concept of lies in the history of culture. The relevance of the problem is due to the obvious transformation of the content of the concept over time, changes in the semantic volume and status of lies in different fields of knowledge. Based on the analysis of historical and philosophical material and modern domestic literature, historically formed approaches to the interpretation of the concept of lie are identified. Such approaches include religious, ontological, epistemological, ethical, axiological, instrumental, cultural and psychological approaches to the interpretation of lies. In the religious approach, God is the absolute truth; lies come from the devil and are a phenomenon of the lower world. In the ontological approach, lies are presented as a phenomenon in the world of things. In the epistemological approach, lying is not associated with a person; denotes the discrepancy between knowledge and reality and is a hypostasis of truth. The ethical approach connects truth with duty, and lies with violation of people’s rights and internal moral imperative (Kant). In cultural, axiological and instrumental approaches, lies are interpreted as a utilitarian value that ensures the realization of communicative needs and the achievement of cultural goals. The psychological approach associates lies with interpersonal communication between people and the volitional action of a person. The historical conditionality and interrelation of the selected approaches is shown. By tracing the evolution of approaches to studying lying, from religious condemnation to psychological inquiry, the article contributes to a deeper understanding of human behavior and societal norms.
Experience of Building the National Security System in the USA
Authors:   Institute of Law and National Security of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy  and Public Administration, Borovkov Vladimir S.
Published: June 2024

The conceptual framework of national security in the United States of America has undergone significant transformation from the identification of national security with the military component of state policy to the modern systemic approach of “security through development”. This paper delineates the peculiarities of USA national security policy, including the principles of exclusivity, messianism, the interpretation by American elites of national security as the ability to counter external threats, the formulation of policies from a position of strength using coercive means, and a solid scientific basis. It is emphasized that the institutional contours of the modern USA national security system were laid down at the turn of the 1940–1950s with the establishment of the National Security Council. The analysis of the experience in constructing the USA national security system is multifaceted and reflects its fundamental characteristics, which have both theoretical and practical significance, enabling the systematic strengthening of national security. Based on the US experience, the author formulates proposals for improving the Russian national security system. The scientific novelty is expressed in the proposal and justification of the establishment of a special position of coordinator for strategic communications within the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation.
The Study of Using Diplomatic Tools for Terrorist Purposes
Authors:   Southwest State University, Bukreeva Tatiana N. , Popova Anastasia V. ,   Moscow City University, Zelenina Angelina A. ,   Southwest State University
Published: June 2024

The modern landscape of counterterrorism is characterized by a shift towards geopolitical confrontation, exemplified by the situations in Libya and Syria. Through the utilization of near-terrorist tactics such as narrative warfare, intimidation, and blackmail, officials, including diplomatic personnel, from certain countries wield international influence in pursuit of their geopolitical objectives, fostering panic, fear, and societal unrest. This phenomenon has become evident since the initiation of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine, where actions by terrorist factions received endorsement from Western governments. Currently, diplomatic services and select international bodies overtly rationalize terrorist activities and levy accusations against Russia. Considering the transformation of diplomatic activity, there is a need to study such a destructive international phenomenon as “diplomatic terrorism”, which inherently runs counter to classical diplomacy based on the principle of peaceful resolution of foreign policy issues. The genesis of this phenomenon is intertwined with technological advancements, the globalization of relations, the proliferation of states worldwide, and the degradation of elite cohorts. The phenomenon of diplomatic terrorism represents a paradigm shift in international relations, challenging traditional diplomatic norms and fostering an environment of heightened geopolitical tensions. Addressing this issue necessitates a multifaceted approach that combines diplomatic efforts, counterterrorism measures, and international cooperation to safeguard global stability and security.
Comparison of the efficiency of synthetic auxins and biostimulants and two types of substrate in rooting of shoot cuttings in ‘Pi-ku 1’ rootstock
Authors: Świerczyński Sławomir
Published: June 2024

The low-cost propagation of semi-dwarf cherry rootstock is an essential issue in the production of maiden trees of this species. Among the promising rootstocks is ‘Pi-ku 1’, obtained in Germany. However, the possibility of its propagation using shoot cuttings has not been investigated. It was the purpose of this study. Two ways of cuttings treatment before placing them in the substrate were assessed. One used two preparations in powder (Rhizopon AA and Ukorzeniacz AB), and the second used two alcoholic auxin solutions (IAA and IBA). Instead of synthetic auxins, foliar spraying with two biostimulants was performed (Goteo and Bispeed). All the applied treatments increased the rooting percentage of ‘Pi-ku 1’ rootstock cuttings compared to the control from 5% for Rhizopon AA to 18.2% for auxin IBA. The exception was the lack of a positive effect of the Bispeed biostimulant (less than 5.2%). The use of synthetic auxins increased the number of  utting roots more than three times (IBA) or almost twice (Ukorzeniacz AB) and their length more than twofold (IAA, Rhizopon AA) in proportion to the control. The effect of synthetic auxin treatments on the remaining growth parameters under study was also positive. Foliar treatment of cuttings with biostimulants did not change their growth. Only in one of the two years of the study did the fresh mass of cuttings improve after using Goteo biostimulant (7.5%). As part of the experiment, the effect of two substrate types – peat mixed with perlite and peat with sand – was also tested. During the two years of research, the cuttings were rooted several percent better in peat and sand (2.7% – 2018 and 4.4% – 2019). Using peat with sand as a rooting substrate significantly improved the number and length of roots (11.90 and 125.10) of Pi-ku 1 rootstock cuttings compared to the second one (9.23 and 109.08, respectively). All treatments applied to cuttings, except two biostimulants, increased the amount of chlorophyll in the leaves.
Improving antifungal effect of peppermint essential oil
Authors: Vakili-Ghartavol Masoumeh , Arouiee Hossein , Golmohammadzadeh Shiva , Naseri Mahboobeh
Published: June 2024

Nanoencapsulation of essential oils is a promising strategy for extending their antifungal activity and addressing evaporation and decomposition in unfavorable environmental conditions. This research aimed to synthesize and compare the physical properties of solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) containing peppermint essential oil (PE) during 12 months of storage at various temperatures (4°C, 25°C, 27°C with 60% relative humidity, 37°C, and 40°C with 75% relative humidity), and to investigate their antifungal activity compared to free PE. The SLN formulations were prepared using high-shear homogenization and ultrasound techniques and were analyzed using a particle size analyzer, differential scanning calorimetry, transmission electron microscopy, and microscopic images of fungal mycelium to assess encapsulation efficacy. The results showed that the PE-SLNs had a size of 164.2 ±5.8 nm, a PDI value of 0.176 ±0.01, a zeta potential value of –11.3 mV, and an encapsulation percentage of approximately 75 ±0.5%. Overall, the physical properties of the formulations showed a slight and acceptable increase over the 12-month storage period at all investigated temperatures. Furthermore, the in vitro inhibition percentage of free PE at a concentration of 2000 μL L–1 against Penicillium italicum and P. digitatum was 66.7% ±2.6 and 66.8% ±0.8, respectively, while for PE-SLNs it was 88.8% ±0.9 and 89.9% ±1.4. These results demonstrate the potential of SLNs as an effective carrier for sustained delivery of PE with improved antifungal activity during storage.
Analysis of the life cycle concrete with the addition of polypropylene fibers
Authors: Starczyk-Kołbyk Anna
Published: June 2024

In accordance with the principles of sustainable construction, the results of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) technique are useful inputs to the decision-making process when designing a building. This article presents such an analysis of a finished building product, which is a modified concrete mix. The calculations took into account the phases of the A1–A4 cycle, i.e. from the extraction of raw materials to the transport of the finished material to the construction site. Test results for concrete mixes and 28-day solid concrete are presented in tabular form. Based on all the test results obtained, it was found that the addition of waste polypropylene fibres has a positive effect on the key properties for the floor concrete. It has been found that proper processing of banding tapes or other polypropylene waste into macro-fibres can be a good example of proper waste management and can contribute to a significant reduction in residual waste. This additive is emission-free and sourced from recycling, making it an excellent alternative to commonly used dispersed reinforcement.
Relationship between deflection basin parameters and backcalculated pavement layer moduli
Authors: Kałuża Mateusz , Kotasinski Mirosław
Published: June 2024

In the case analysed, a glass fibre mesh was applied under the asphalt layer during a rehabilitation treatment. Because only one lane was reinforced, the test section can be used to observe the influence of glass fibre mesh on the relationship between the selected deflection basin parameters (RoC, BLI, MLI, and LLI) and back-calculated pavement layer moduli. The FWD measures were used to determine the bowl of deflection indicators and to back-calculate the layer’s moduli. The values of DBP-s allowed confirmation of the technical condition of pavement construction. The first measures were carried out in 2019 and repeated in 2021; the results were then compared and analysed. Influence was observed on the relationship between the deflection basin and moduli, especially for the base course and subgrade. The reinforced lane showed a better coefficient of determination between DBPs and moduli in 2019, but in 2021 relationships were observed only for LLI and subgrade moduli. The unreinforced lane, however, showed the mentioned relationships in both 2019 and 2021. Because of a relatively small number of measurement points, the presented analyses and observations should be considered as preliminary. Presented results and relationships are another step into developing an alternative approach to determining the initial pavement moduli i.e. to use as a seed moduli.
Mechanical behavior improving study of concrete deck of main beam at pylon root of composite beam cable-stayed bridge
Authors: Qi Tianyu , Wang Chao , Pan Xiang , Han Guining
Published: June 2024

Steel-concrete composite beam has been increasingly applied to large span cable-stayed bridges. It takes full advantage of the material properties of steel and concrete. However, the concrete deck bears tension in the negative moment zone, such as zero block, which is disadvantageous to structures. Aiming at this problem, a finite element model of the zero block in the negative moment zone of a semi-floating cable-stayed bridge is built, and the local mechanical performance of the bridge deck under completed status is studied. Based on the analysis results, three improvement measures have been proposed. The improvement effect of each method and composed of three methods has been studied. The numerical results show that the whole zero block zone is in the compressed state under the combined action of the bending moment and axial force of the stay cable. However, the local negative moment effect in the zero block zone is very prominent under the support of the diaphragm plate. Removing parts of the diaphragm plate at the bearing position can significantly improve local mechanical behavior in the concrete deck, which transfers the local support to the adjacent two diaphragm plates. The composed improvement effect is prominent when the three measures are adopted simultaneously.
Comparison study on seismic isolation design of RC frame structure based on two different codes
Authors: Zhang Junyi , Li Jiawei , Zhang Zhiqiang
Published: June 2024

With the development of building seismic isolation technology and the official release of the Isolation Code in September 2021, seismic isolation design in China will now rely on two foundational codes: the Seismic Code and the Isolation Code. This paper take a ceramic jar storage of the RC frame structure as the research object, and carry out the seismic isolation design based on the separated calculation design method of the Seismic Code and the unitary calculation design method of the Isolation Code respectively, and clarify the control index of the Isolation Code is the story drift angle. The maximum displacement is reduced by 37.5%. In terms of material consumption, the Isolation Code leads to a 5.94% decrease in concrete usage, accompanied by a 13.97% increase in steel consumption, resulting in an overall cost increase of 4.98%. The findings indicate that seismic isolation design, guided by the Isolation Code, substantially mitigates the seismic response of the superstructure. The damage extent to structural members is reduced by 15–20%, promoting enhanced safety and repairability. The outcomes of this study offer valuable insights for future seismic isolation designs in RC frame structures.
Evaluation of flipped classroom teaching quality for civil engineering courses
Authors: Xue Weipei , Jing Wei
Published: June 2024

The impact of civil engineering course education on civil engineers is profound and crucial. Due to the hierarchical and ambiguous nature of quality assessment for flipped classroom teaching, there is an urgent demand for a rational and effective approach to conduct such assessments. This would enable the targeted formulation of instructional improvement methods based on assessment outcomes, ultimately elevating the quality of pedagogy. This study combines the analytic hierarchy process and fuzzy evaluation method. The fuzzy evaluation method is utilized to identify four primary evaluation factor sets, fourteen secondary judgment factor sets, and five evaluation outcome sets, with subsequent quantification of the assessment results. The analytic hierarchy process is employed to ascertain the weight coefficients of the evaluation factors. The comprehensive assessment model for flipped classroom teaching quality is established. The assessment results indicate that the overall quality of flipped classroom teaching in the civil engineering major at Anhui University of Science and Technology, conducted through the platform of Superstar Learning Hub, falls within the ‘Good’ category. The fuzzy comprehensive evaluation score for extracurricular learning quality is the lowest, and the weight proportion attributed to flipped classroom infrastructure is the highest. Consequently, several targeted improvement measures are proposed to enhance the quality of flipped classroom teaching.