bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Does Herding Matter in the Chinese Stock Markets?
Authors: So Simon M. S.
Published: October 2024

This paper examines the herd behavior in six segmented markets on the Chinese stock markets. Using the OLS, GARCH, Quantile Regression, and State Space Models to examine the daily returns from 2003 to 2018, we find that herd behavior exists widely in all the segmented markets examined in China, particularly in the two B-share markets. The two B-share markets also show stronger (weaker) asymmetric herd effects when market returns are rising (falling) and when trading volumes are higher (lower). Further evidence suggests that the herd effect in China became stronger during the period of the Chinese stock market turbulence. The results can help investors to determine the existence and magnitude of herd effect in the Chinese stock markets, improve stock valuation process, and construct proper investment portfolio.
Destination Unknown. Is there any Economics Beyond Tourism Areas?
Authors: Candela Guido , Figini Paolo
Published: October 2024

In recent years, several papers have been focussing on various aspects of tourism destinations. The destination is a central issue within tourism studies, embodying in one single concept all the specific and problematic features of tourism, such as its systemic nature in which “space” plays a fundamental role.

In this paper we argue that tourism economics shapes itself as an independent discipline within applied economics through the analysis of destinations. Firstly, destinations are neither microeconomic agents nor macroeconomic aggregates, but territorial systems which supply at least one tourism product (a bundle of goods and services) able to satisfy the complex needs of tourism demand.

Secondly, the economic analysis of destinations can identify two specific theorems, the love of variety theorem and the coordination theorem which allow to interpret the tourism destination as a particular type of economic district, which shares some of the features of the industrial district and some others of the cultural district.
Pirmosios Lietuvos Respublikos sausumos susisiekimo sistema: vizija, lūkesčiai ir galimybės
Authors:   , Žirlys Adomas
Published: October 2024

Disertacijoje nagrinėjamas Pirmosios Lietuvos Respublikos sausumos susisiekimo sistema - kelių tinklas, sistemos funkcionavimas bei jos atžvilgiu vykdyta politika. Pirmaisiais nepriklausomybės metais, neabejotinai pagrindinę jos dalį sudarė geležinkeliai. Pastaruosius, kaip mažą buvusio imperinio tinklo dalį, Pirmosios Lietuvos Respublika paveldėjo iš subirėjusios Rusijos imperijos. Tačiau dar iki tol, Pirmojo Pasaulinio karo metais, būsimą Lietuvos teritoriją okupavę vokiečiai padarė nemažą įtaką vietos geležinkeliams. Nepaisant to, kad pirmąjį nepriklausomybės dešimtmetį buvo gana aktyviai ieškoma įvairių būdų kaip reikėtų valdyti ir plėtoti nacionalinį geležinkelių tinklą, didesnių proveržių, pirmiausiai dėl per didelės finansinės naštos, o kartais dėl valios trūkumo, pasiekti nepavyko. Tuo pačiu metu sausumos susisiekimui pasaulyje vis didesnę įtaką daryti pradėjo ir populiarėjančios motorinės transporto priemonės. Nors Lietuvoje jų plėtra nepasiekė kai kurių labiau išsivysčiusių vakarų valstybių lygio, net mažas tokių transporto priemonių skaičius vertė permąstyti sausumos susisiekimo sistemos prioritetus. Todėl dar trečiojo dešimtmečio eigoje, formuojant susisiekimo politiką vis didesniu prioritetu tapo sistemos adaptacija motorinėms transporto priemonėms, kurių įtaka ketvirtajame dešimtmetyje buvo vis dažniau jaučiama ir platesnėse socialinėse sferose.
Verbs of Thinking Activity in Erzya and Finnish Languages: Semantic Aspect
Authors: Mosina Natalya M.
Published: October 2024

Introduction. The study of the semantics of verbal units that convey relations of mental perception in the Erzya and Finnish languages is due to the need for a comparative study of this group of verbs to identify general and specific features inherent in these languages. Despite the numerous publications on this issue based on the material of various languages, there are practically no comparative works on this issue in Finno-Ugric studies and Mordovian linguistics, which explains the relevance and novelty of the analysis of verbal units containing the semantic component “mental perception”. The purpose of the study is to analyze and compare the most frequent verbs reflecting mental processes in distantly related languages.
Materials and Methods. The research material was illustrative examples in the Erzya and Finnish languages, obtained as a result of a continuous and partial sample from texts of various genre and functional styles, including from print media, scientific and educational publications, various dialect and folklore texts included in the linguistic corpus of the Kielipankki Language Bank with the Korp server and MokshEr. In the course of the research, methods of semasiological, comparative, component, descriptive and contextual analysis were used.
Results and Discussion. As a result of the research, the concepts of “thinking” and “mental perception” are described, a semantic analysis of their explication at the lexical level is carried out, namely, the most frequent verbal lexemes with the semantics of mental activity based on the material of related languages are identified. The author identifies lexical and semantic groups, which include the verbs of the Erzya and Finnish languages with common semantics “thinking”, “mind”, “thought”, as well as verbal units with positive and neutral connotations.
Conclusion. The conclusions made by the author contribute to the study of a group of sensory-moral and mental verbs that make up a significant layer of the vocabulary of the Finnish and Erzya languages, as well as to the development of the lexicology of the studied related languages.
Fire in the Ritual Culture of the Mordovinias: Origins, Traditions, Scope
Authors: Kornishina Galina A.
Published: October 2024

Introduction. The ritual sphere of ethnic culture has traditionally been a subject of study in ethnology. In recent decades, new research approaches have emerged in this area, with a particular focus on the understanding that ritual practices in modern contexts serve as important factors of identification. This is especially relevant for the Mordovians, among whom assimilation processes are rapidly progressing. The goal of this study is to identify the origins, ritual functions, and the original and contemporary significance of fire and its derivatives (such as ash, charcoal, smoke, etc.) in the rituals of the Mordvin people.
Materials and Methods. The methodological foundation of the work consisted of traditional methods such as the comparative-historical and historical-genetic approaches. These methods allowed for a thorough examination of the phenomena under study and, using logical and heuristic techniques, enabled the reconstruction of development trends of the object being studied. Additionally, field research methods and the analysis of historiographical works and sources were employed.
Results and Discussion. It is noted that the use of fire and its derivatives was quite extensive: they served as protective charms, could be used as remedies, and united participants in ritual actions. This widespread ritual use of fire was closely linked to the solar cult, i.e., the perception of fire as a celestial element capable of influencing human life. The material manifestation of the solar cult was the sacred candles known as shtatolas. These candles were associated with the image of the supreme Mordovian god, Shkay-Nishke, who was himself considered a solar deity.
Conclusion. The ritual functions of fire in the ceremonial culture of the Mordvins are gradually transforming: by the present time, the magical rituals involving bonfire flames and the domestic hearth have almost disappeared, replaced by church candles used in many modern ceremonies. The results of this research may be useful for a more comprehensive understanding of the evolution of the traditional worldview of the Mordvin people, their connections with other ethnic groups, and certain aspects of their spiritual and material culture.
The Theory of Rhythm in the Works by E. V. Gippius and Modern Approaches to the Problem (On the Example of Udmurt Traditional Music)
Authors: Nurieva Irina M.
Published: October 2024

Introduction. The author of the article is the first to raise questions about the degree of continuity in the scientific ideas of E. V. Gippius, the possibility of correlating his scientific theory with the theory of rhythmic organization developed by his follower B. B. Efimenkova, as well as the practical significance of these scholars' theoretical contributions for Udmurt ethnomusicology. This topic is relevant not only for Udmurt musical folklore, which was shaped by the monumental ideas of E. V. Gippius, but also for Russian ethnomusicology as a whole, as it addresses methodological issues in the study of orally transmitted music. The aim of the research is to analyze the theoretical approaches to the problem of rhythmic organization in traditional music by E. V. Gippius, Z. V. Ewald, and contemporary ethnomusicologists.
Materials and Methods. The comparative method was used in analyzing the theoretical approaches of various scholars to the problem of rhythmic organization in folk music. The desire to delve into the research logic, as well as to identify additional meanings and connotations in the authors' arguments, required the use of textual analysis. The material for the research consisted of Russian scientific works by E. V. Gippius, Z. V. Ewald, and B. B. Efimenkova, dedicated to the problem of rhythm.
Results and Discussion. The study of the works of E. V. Gippius and Z. V. Ewald revealed that Udmurt music became a unique scientific experimental platform for developing the general theoretical principles that Gippius later expanded upon in his subsequent works. The innovation of his theory lies primarily in identifying quantitative rhythmics as an independent rhythmic system. The study of rhythmic systems was continued by Gippius's student and follower, Borislava Borisovna Efimenkova, who developed a comprehensive theoretical concept of rhythm based on East Slavic folk songs. A comparative analysis of these two scientific concepts showed that in B. B. Efimenkova's research, certain aspects of E. V. Gippius's rhythmic classification were revised and presented in a somewhat different manner, raising questions and necessitating scientific discussion.
Conclusion. The study of rhythmic types, conducted using Udmurt traditional music, has demonstrated the possibility of comparing the scientific concepts of E. V. Gippius and B. B. Efimenkova, as well as the applicability of the rhythmic classification developed by B. B. Efimenkova on East Slavic material to Finno-Ugric, specifically Udmurt traditional music.
Ethnolanguages in the Media Space of the Republic of Mordovia
Authors: Pakshina Iraida A. , Maskaeva Elena N.
Published: October 2024

Introduction. The transformation of the information space entails changes in the communication practices of the speakers of various ethnic cultures. Internet resources combined with traditional media provide new, previously unknown opportunities for the presentation and broadcasting of cultural values and unique features of ethnic groups. This situation actualizes the need to study the level of the use of media products in the languages of various ethnic groups. One of the objectives of the study is to assess the media us of the residents of the Republic of Mordovia in the languages of the titular ethnic groups.
Materials and Methods. The methodological basis was the data of sociological studies. The article summarizes the results of a representative questionnaire "Interethnic, ethno-confessional relations, language situation and migration processes in the Republic of Mordovia" conducted in 2022 and 2023, and a survey of experts "Ethnolanguage situation in the Republic of Mordovia" conducted in September 2023.
Results and Discussion. The results of the study of the language preferences of the population allow stating the predominant demand for Russian-language media products among the majority of the respondents. The audience of television, radio broadcasts, and printed materials in Moksha, Erzya, and Tatar languages is a small proportion of the respondents of Mordovian/Tatar nationalities. The main reasons for the rejection of media in the Moksha and Erzya languages were the lack of knowledge of the languages and lack of interest in the content of media products in the Mordovian languages. It is revealed that the content of media resources in a minority language is mostly indifferent to the native speakers themselves, who make up the target audience. The largest proportion of the respondents who found it difficult to answer was also noted among Moksha and Erzya population.
Conclusion. In order to attract the interest of a wider audience to the products of the republican media in the Mordovian/Tatar languages, it is advisable to conduct a marketing study of the preferences of consumers of media resources. It is necessary to change the concept of forming programs and broadcasts in the language of the indigenous peoples of the Republic, provide them with more rated airtime, and attract the readership with popular headings, collections or pages for various age groups, interesting and creative projects, continue broadcasting educational cycle programs that allow everyone to master Mordovian/Tatar language. It is advisable to expand the presence of national languages in the most popular Internet resources. At the same time, the content should not be formal or official. The materials of the article may be useful for researchers and government representatives interested in the problems of preserving, popularizing and promoting media resources in the languages of the titular ethnic groups.
Formation of the Stage Traditions of Mordovian National Ballet through the Work of Composer N. Kosheleva
Authors: Antipkina Elena N. , Kondratenko Yuri A. , Svyatogorova Varvara S.
Published: October 2024

Introduction. This article explores the history of the formation of the stage traditions of the national ballet of Mordovia, which can resist contemporary processes of globalization and unification that lead to the erosion of ethnic culture. The stage history of the ballet reflects the priorities of Russia's national policy, which aims to strengthen the unity of the multinational people while preserving its ethnocultural diversity. The aim of the research is to identify the features of the staging of national ballets on the theatrical stage of Mordovia, using the work of composer N. V. Kosheleva as an example. Currently, her ballet music remains the only material available for creating ballet performances in the republic's musical theater. However, her works have not been the subject of a comprehensive study within the context of the history of Mordovian theatrical art.
Materials and Methods. The empirical material included national ballets created by composer N. V. Kosheleva, as well as performances from the repertoire of the I. M. Yaushev State Musical Theater and the Mordovian Republican Children's Choreographic School. The theoretical basis consisted of the works of scholars in the field of musical theater and professional musical and choreographic art of Mordovia. The research methodology is determined by the specificity of the material being analyzed. It is based on a historical-theoretical approach, methods of comparative analysis, and art-historical interpretation of artistic works, which justifies the use of musicological and balletological approaches to material analysis.
Research results and Discussion. The national ballet theater relies on the rich choreographic tradition of the people, which, when combined with the tradition of classical ballet, allowed the creation of a unique plastic language. The study found that in the process of composing ballet music based on a national plot, composer N. V. Kosheleva does not simply quote the tunes and melodies of the folk songs and dances of the Mordovians, but also adds her individual creative component.
Conclusion. The research results indicate that the national ballet of Mordovia represents a synthesis of ethnic dance traditions and classical ballet. It was formed in close interaction with domestic ballet and composer schools. This is confirmed by the ballet work of composer N. V. Kosheleva. The results of this study can be used for further research into the history of Mordovian ballet art in particular and the history of Mordovian art in general.
The effects of terrorism on foreign direct investments: The case of OECD countries
Authors: Galović Tomislav , Mišević Petar , Balaž Davorin
Published: October 2024

This paper attempts to identify the determinants of foreign direct investment (FDI), focusing especially on terrorism and keeping in mind that FDI is one of the key economic growth engines. The main goal of this paper was to determine the correlation between terrorism and investment activities. The method used is a dynamic panel data model (System 2 step-GMM estimator), based on a sample covering a total of 36 OECD economies in the period from 2005 to 2018. The findings indicate that terrorist incidents and economic, institutional, and natural variables have different impacts on FDI in the OECD Member countries. The research found a statistically significant impact of terrorist incidents and natural disasters and a strong impact of economic and institutional variables.
Malignus pleurális mezotelióma, hajas sejtes leukémia és szplenikus marginális zóna limfóma társulása – esettanulmány
Authors: Sári Eszter , Király Péter Attila , Rajnai Hajnalka , Csomor Judit , Barna Gábor , Moldvay Judit , Krenács László , Bödör Csaba , Demeter Judit
Published: October 2024

A visszatérő pleurális folyadék okának megállapítása problémás lehet. Ha egy betegnél korábban diagnosztizálták a rosszindulatú daganatot, akkor ennek a daganatnak és a hidrotoraxnak az összefüggése nyilvánvalónak tűnhet, de ez félrevezetheti a diagnosztikai eljárásokat. Közleményünkben egy idős betegről számolunk be, aki két indolens B-sejtes lép limfómában szenvedett, nevezetesen hajas sejtes leukémiában és szplenikus marginális zóna limfómában. Négy évvel később visszatérő pleurális folyadékgyülem alakult ki, és a kiváltó okként rosszindulatú pleurális mezoteliómát diagnosztizáltak. Tudomásunk szerint az azbesztmentes rosszindulatú pleurális mezotelióma és léplimfóma együttes előfordulását még nem publikálták.
Metaphor and therapeutic potential in cancer discourse
Authors: Nwankwo James Chike
Published: October 2024

Sickness does not involve just the human body but also has a psychological dimension, and a number of studies have identified the positive psychological potential of self-help books in relation to illness. This paper examines metaphorical mappings employed in describing cancer patients in self-help books, undertaking a comparison of an American and a Nigerian work and identifying new categorisations and highlighting their therapeutic potential. It seeks to answer the following questions: what new metaphorical categories can be identified in Nigerian and American self-help books?; what therapeutic potential do they have?; and what similarities/differences can be identified in these self-help books? The sample size is 102 self-help stories, of which 24 instances were considered relevant for close analysis. This study adopts the Conceptual Metaphor Theory (CMT) approach and employs the Metaphor Identification Procedure (MIP) and methodologies concerned with the comparison and categorisation of metaphoric membership. The findings focus on four metaphorical categories: military, journey, personification and sports. The difference between the Nigerian and American self-help books lies in the contextualised manner of metaphorical presentation. In particular, the findings highlight sports metaphors in the American books as possessing more therapeutic tendencies due to the presence of humour, trivialisation, self-deprecation and satire. This category reflects that humour can ease stress and anxiety/panic and aid relaxation.
Note About the History of Bredes
Authors: Chauvet Michel
Published: October 2024

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Country of Origin in the Context of Consumer Purchase Decisions and Manufacturer Behaviour: A Literature Review
Authors: Beran Vojtěch , Kuźmińska-Haberla Aleksandra
Published: October 2024

Aim: In these days of globalisation, the concept of the country of origin (COO) has attracted significant attention for its impact on consumer behaviour and manufacturer strategies. This paper examines the dimensions of the country of origin (COO) and its effects on consumer and manufacturer behaviour in the market. Methodology: Utilising the PRISMA 2020 method, a systematic literature review was conducted to identify relevant studies, assess their validity, and present findings in a structured manner. Results: The review was constrained by the selected databases, search terms, and inclusion and exclusion criteria. The primary sources were the WOS (Web of Science) and SCOPUS databases, from which 19,011 scientific papers were identified. After applying eligibility criteria, 18,833 articles were selected, and 75 full-text articles used to address the research questions. Implications and recommendations: The scientific discussion around COO provides diverse insights and implications, underscoring the importance for sellers to understand the factors shaping consumer choices regarding foreign-made products. Originality/value: The country of origin is a very complex, multi-dimensional, and multi-threaded concept, hence the added value of the article is to order the terminology and knowledge related to it, as well as to organize and point out the aspects of the country of origin that influence the purchasing decisions of consumers and the marketing activities of enterprises.
Dental Implant Placement in a Patient With Polycythemia Vera: A Case Report
Authors: Wang Xiaona , Meng Xing
Published: October 2024

Polycythemia vera is a malignant myeloproliferative neoplasm. It is characterized by the proliferation of all 3 major hematopoietic cells, including erythrocytes, leucocytes, and platelets. The resultant hypervolemia and hyperviscosity cause patients with polycythemia vera to be at risk of bleeding and thrombotic complications. This article reports a rare case in which a patient with preexisting polycythemia vera at a dental clinic underwent dental implant placement and provides the possibility of dental implant placement with an excellent outcome for patients with polycythemia vera.
Estado del arte en evaluación de métodos de detección automatizada de riesgo ergonómico en entornos de trabajo industrial
Authors: Camargo Salinas Mónica Andrea , Miranda Arandia Nasli Yuceti , Suárez Pérez John Fredy
Published: October 2024

La valoración del riesgo biomecánico en las actividades industriales es una estrategia que permite la toma de decisiones oportunas en la prevención de aparición de enfermedades osteomusculares en la población trabajadora; sin embargo, los métodos de evaluación tradicionales no permiten hacer una valoración ágil y rápida, siendo procesos que demandan tiempo y experticia del evaluador en ocasiones con resultados sesgados según el criterio del observador. El presente artículo presenta el estado del arte en evaluación de métodos de detección automatizada de riesgo ergonómico en entornos de trabajo industrial, dentro del marco del proyecto de investigación desarrollo de un modelo predictivo de evaluación del nivel de riesgo biomecánico en miembros superiores, en la industria farmacéutica, aplicando técnicas de IA, según metodología OCRA.
Análisis de las tendencias científicas sobre el efecto de la industria 4.0 en la Gestión de Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo
Authors: Sanes Chaves Adriana Yineth
Published: October 2024

El actual artículo, derivado de un proyecto de investigación se enmarca con el objetivo de analizar el impacto de tecnologías 4.0 sobre la gestión de Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo (SST) en entornos industriales por medio del desarrollo de una exhaustiva revisión bibliométrica y, a partir de ahí, se determinó realizar un informe recomendatorio para el plan de estudio del programa Administración integral en riesgos de SST, de la Corporación Universitaria Latinoamericana, debido a la necesidad de generar conocimiento relevante a este tema a futuros profesionales. Para poder alcanzar dichos objetivos, se llevó a cabo primeramente la revisión de la literatura existente sobre el tema de estudio, insertando una ecuación de búsqueda en la base de datos Scopus de la literatura relacionada con el impacto de la tecnología 4.0 sobre gestión de SST utilizando las palabras clave: "Tecnología 4.0", “Industria 4.0”, "Seguridad y salud en el trabajo", “ambiente de trabajo”, “seguridad laboral” y “salud ocupacional”, en una ventana de observación de 2015 a 2023.
 
En los resultados, de forma general se observa un total de 202 documentos relevantes con un crecimiento en la producción científica del 49,53% anual. Todos los resultados obtenidos se exportaron de Scopus en formato CSV para el análisis de información utilizando el programa Excel. Se generaron diversos indicadores que permitieron analizar la cifra total de documentos publicados, tipos de documentos, autores con mayor participación, fuentes más relevantes, instituciones afiliadas y países con más publicaciones sobre el tema. En consecuencia, se examinaron los aspectos anteriormente mencionados y se procedió a realizar un análisis exhaustivo de la literatura científica, entre ellos se obtuvo que 125 de los documentos relevantes fueron provenientes de Italia, y la mayoría de los documentos fueron realizados por investigadores que llevan a cabo publicaciones enfocadas directamente sobre el tema de estudio.
Gestión de emergencias en la Educación Inicial: prevención y reacción. Caso de estudio, Jardín infantil Divino Niño del barrio Aures, en la localidad de Suba, Bogotá, año 2018
Authors: Zapata Castillo Julián Eduardo
Published: October 2024

En este análisis exhaustivo se aborda la gestión, respuesta y atención a eventos naturales, específicamente sismos, en el contexto de instituciones de educación inicial. La metodología se basó en entrevistas, revisión documental, evaluación de la infraestructura y el entorno para comprender cómo profesores, padres y niños reaccionarían ante un sismo y qué competencias podrían transmitirse a los más pequeños en relación con este fenómeno natural. Durante el desarrollo de esta investigación se detectaron carencias significativas en la formación tanto de los padres como de los educadores. Estas carencias potenciales podrían traducirse en respuestas inapropiadas de los niños en situaciones sísmicas. Además, se constató una falta de preparación en diversos miembros de la institución para lidiar con eventos naturales de gran magnitud. Este estudio exploratorio fue realizado en un instituto privado de educación inicial ubicado en la localidad de Suba, en Bogotá, en el año 2018.
La población objetivo comprende las madres y padres de los estudiantes, así como profesores de la escuela que se ha visitado. Se recopilaron datos mediante 57 encuestas y se compararon con el protocolo de evacuación ya establecido. Como resultado de este análisis, se propuso una versión revisada del protocolo de evacuación con la finalidad de reducir las posibles consecuencias adversas en términos de vidas humanas en caso de sismos u otros eventos naturales. Entre las principales recomendaciones resultantes de este estudio, se destaca la necesidad imperante de proporcionar capacitación a todos los integrantes de la comunidad escolar, abarcando a profesores, niños y acudientes. Además, hizo hincapié en la importancia de realizar ejercicios prácticos y repetitivos, como simulacros de evacuación, con el fin de evaluar diferentes escenarios y brindar retroalimentación temprana a las futuras generaciones.
Con el fin de garantizar la protección de los derechos de los participantes, es importante destacar que en esta investigación se consideró el consentimiento informado, dando cumplimiento a las normas éticas de investigación.
Eficacia de las capacitaciones en Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo en tres empresas de la ciudad de Barranquilla
Authors: López Salcedo Abraham de Jesús , García Guiliany Jesús Enrique
Published: October 2024

La investigación abordó la situación de la eficacia de las capacitaciones en el contexto laboral de la ciudad de Barranquilla, un tema de creciente interés debido a la importancia de la formación para el desarrollo económico y social de la ciudad. La pregunta de investigación central se enfocó en evaluar la efectividad de estas capacitaciones en términos de su impacto real en la adquisición de habilidades y el mejoramiento del desempeño laboral en Barranquilla y luego poder extender el conocimiento a todo el país. Para lograr este objetivo, se diseñó un estudio que involucró a una población de tres empresas ubicadas en la ciudad de Barranquilla. Los instrumentos de recolección de datos incluyen cuestionarios para medir la percepción de los participantes sobre la utilidad y relevancia de las capacitaciones, así como pruebas objetivas de desempeño laboral para evaluar cambios concretos en las habilidades adquiridas. El proceso de investigación se dividió en varias etapas. En primer lugar, se realizó una selección aleatoria de los participantes, quienes fueron asignados a grupos de capacitación y control.
Las capacitaciones específicas se llevaron a cabo durante un período determinado, durante el cual se recopilaron datos antes y después de la formación. Además, se realizaron a cabo entrevistas semiestructuradas con los participantes para obtener una comprensión más profunda de sus experiencias y percepciones. Los resultados obtenidos revelaron una brecha significativa entre las expectativas y los resultados reales de las capacitaciones. A pesar de que los participantes informaron altos niveles de satisfacción y percibieron que las capacitaciones eran útiles, los cambios objetivos en el desempeño laboral se limitaron. Esto planteó cuestionamientos sobre la calidad de los programas de capacitación y su alineación con las necesidades del mercado laboral en Colombia. En la discusión de los resultados, se exploran posibles causas de la baja eficacia de las capacitaciones, considerando factores como el diseño de los programas, la metodología de enseñanza y la falta de seguimiento post-capacitación.
Se concluyó que se requieren medidas para mejorar la calidad y la pertinencia de las capacitaciones en Barranquilla, con el objetivo de asegurar que la inversión en formación se traduzca en un verdadero desarrollo de habilidades y un desempeño laboral mejorado en beneficio de la sociedad colombiana en su conjunto.
Sarajevo as a Modern Surviving Myth
Authors:   University of Lodz, Wasiak Katarzyna
Published: October 2024

In this article, I would like to show that the “Siege of Sarajevo” is one such fragment of the past that has grown into a national myth. It will not be an abuse to say that today this city, by the fact that it constantly bears the marks of war, has become a kind of sanctuary for the Bosnian ethnos.
The Russian Federation as a Risk-Taking Actor
Authors:   Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Moraczewska Anna
Published: October 2024

This paper examines the concept of risk and its importance in the decision-making process, using Russia as an illustration. Risk is presented as a complex and dichotomous category of phenomena. It can be understood as a probable threat and/or an anticipated opportunity. Referring to the theory of expected utility, I argue that the motives of decision-makers in a risk situation will lead them to rationally choose the value with the highest level of priority for the decision-maker, but not necessarily the highest in terms of actual value. Five decision-making situations confirm the hypothesis that Russia has a high propensity for risky actions: the war in Georgia in 2008, the annexation of Crimea in 2014, the violation of Turkey’s airspace by a Russian bomber in 2015, Russian attack on Ukraine in 2022 and the use of doping by Russian athletes during international championships. The conclusion extends these findings to imply that Russia is a key source of risk for the international community.
Lithuanian Foreign Policy Goals and Their Possible Implementation During the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Summit in Vilnius in 2023
Authors:   Koszalin University of Technology, Malużinas Martinas , Kapranov Yan ,   The University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw
Published: October 2024

The article outlines the central tenets of Lithuania’s new foreign policy, which is anchored in its ambition to play a pivotal role within the NATOfocused Eastern Partnership, particularly with regard to Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova. The aim is to foster democratization in these regions and facilitate their prospective integration into NATO. The authors present two key arguments. First, Lithuania’s capacity to influence NATO decisions is limited in at least four domains: economic, political, organizational, and military. Second, Lithuania’s efforts to assert its stance, as exemplified during the Vilnius summit, did not consistently align with the interests of major NATO members, specifically the United States and Germany.
Polish clergy’s attitude towards the German model of women’s social work in Poland under Prussian rule in the early 20th century as presented in the Poznań press
Authors:   Uniwersytet Szczeciński, Szudarek Agnieszka
Published: October 2024

At the beginning of the 20th century, some Polish Catholic priests in Poland under Prussian rule started to promote modern social work among Polish middle-class women, and encouraged them to attend German social courses. The aim of this article is to show the contexts and trends explaining why Polish clergy chose to promote German models of modern social work among Polish women when the tension between Poles and Germans was building up. The author presents arguments indicating that the idea behind the Polish priests’ efforts to train professional staff of female Catholic activists was to provide support for implementing the principles of the encyclical Rerum novarum among working class families, especially women and children. The author uses the example of Poznań/Posen as an important city where Polish priests promoted modern social work of women. A group of female leaders from the Social Department, a new organisation that was a part of the Association of Catholic Societies for Working Women, supervised by the priests, started to work with the reception and national interpretation of German, and other models of social work. These Polish women were with a part of the patron women’s movement including Ladies of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul Society (Panie Miłosierdzia Towarzystwa św. Wincentego à Paulo) and Sodalities of Mary’s Children (Sodalicje Dzieci Marii) that did not question the leading role of the clergy and German models of social work.
Książka o Zjeździe Filmowym w Wiśle ’49. Edycja źródeł wraz z opracowaniami
Authors:   Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza, Skotarczak Dorota
Published: October 2024

In 2024, the Polish Film Archive – Audiovisual Institute (FINA) has published an impressive volume entitled „The Film Convention in Wisła 1949. Sources – Comments – Studies”. The authors of the academic studies and compilation are Barbara Giza and Adam Wyżyński. It is the first book entirely devoted to the Filmmakers’ Convention in Wisła which took place from 17–20 November. As a result, full convention transcripts have been published for the first time. Part one of the book, entitled „Introduction”, contains three articles by Rafał Habielski, Grzegorz Wołowiec and Piotr Zwierzchowski, presenting the political context of the Convention. The second, main part of the publication contains a transcript of the Convention in Wisła. The great merit of this edition is the thorough editing of the source text and the inclusion of numerous footnotes containing explanations, biographical and film notes, etc. Part three of the book contains „Other source material” relating to the Convention. Also of great value is a set of photographs from the Convention included in the volume; they are an important source material in themselves. The last part contains four articles (by Barbara Giza and Adam Wyżyński, Mariusz Mazur, Piotr Śmiałowski and Jarosław Grzechowiak) which provide commentary on the source batch. The volume devoted to the Convention in Wisła is a well and carefully published, superbly researched item. There is no doubt that the publication will become a must for anyone interested in Polish cinematography, post-war Polish history, or Polish culture.
Results of studies of harmful bloom microalgae and their habitat conditions in the coastal zone of the Avachinsky Gulf (Kamchatka, Pacifi c Ocean) in 2023
Authors: Lepskaya E. V. , Tepnin O. B. , Pokhodina M. A. , Morozov T. B. , Vasilyev A. O.
Published: October 2024

Results of studies of microalgae representing harmful bloom complex in the coastal aquatic zone of the Avachinsky Gulf in 2023 and data on hydrology and biogenic background in mentioned area are demonstrated.
Using the camera traps for permanent monitoring and fi guring out the time of spawning migration and spawn of early morph of sockeye salmon in the Azabachye Lake in 2023
Authors: Potapov A. S. , Fadeev E. S.
Published: October 2024

Efficiency of using camera trap to monitor spawning sockeye salmon on small spring-type spawning grounds is evaluated and optimal criteria for installation are determined in the paper. The time of sock- eye salmon migration in different sections of spawning route from Kamchatka Gulf to the spawning grounds in the Azabachye Lake is clarified, and recommendations on the timing of aerial surveys in the lake basin were given.
Parental view of online schools: internet forum analysis
Authors: Proshkova Zoya , Yeremenko Yana
Published: October 2024

The article reflects on a study of family experiences concerning teaching children in online schools that are eligible to issue state certificates. The topic is relevant due to the digitalization of the educational sphere and the search for new educational strategies for schoolchildren.
An analysis of messages on an internet forum of parents that are interested in online schools was carried out. When studying unstructured texts, methods of computational linguistics were used, topic modeling in particular.
The authors presented the results of an analysis of nine topics on the Internet forum. The narratives about the diversity of online schools and the quality of education are among them. The participants in the discussion highly appreciate the level of knowledge acquired in online schools but they believe that the intellectual result does depends not on the school but on the motivation of the student and the needs of the family. Informants cite the advantages of online learning as time management, teacher competence, improved academic performance, exam preparation, and increased likelihood of enrolling in a college or university on a budget. Parents consider the disadvantages of online schools to be increased family control of students, excess free time, high cost, and organization of studies.
An «ideal online school» requires high-quality educational programs, a comfortable environment, and reasonable prices. According to informants, online education is suitable only for students of middle and high school age, but the array of successful stories of studying in online schools includes stories about primary school students. Popular family strategies are switching to online school in grades 8–9 and enrolling in college; dropping grades 10–11 at the previous school, switching to online learning, and entering university. Among the students, there is a predominance of students who are successful in any educational system and schoolchildren who had difficulty coping with the workload in a traditional school.
The findings of the study are useful for social policy in the field of online education and for the development of methods for collecting and analyzing information in sociological research.
Evaluating India’s Engagement with the Universal Periodic Review: A Focus on Women’s Rights
Authors: Gupta Bhavya
Published: October 2024

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council serves as a crucial mechanism for monitoring and promoting human rights globally. It provides a platform for member states to report on their human rights practices and receive recommendations. This study evaluates India’s engagement with the UPR, focusing on its commitments and actions concerning women’s rights across the first three review cycles. Key issues such as violence against women, gender equality, and health and reproductive rights are critically analysed to understand progress and persisting challenges. The paper assesses India’s implementation of UPR recommendations in depth; pointing out noteworthy accomplishments and persisting hurdles while offering insights into socio-cultural, legal and policy dimensions affecting women’s rights in India. However, there is still a huge gap between international commitments and the lived realities despite some progress having been made. Consequently, these findings call for continuous efforts together with international support toward improving women’s status in India. This paper concludes with recommendations for enhancing India’s future engagements with the UPR and strengthening its framework for protecting and promoting women’s rights.
EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF A PCM HEAT SINK INTEGRATED WITH VAPOR CHAMBER FOR HIGH HEAT FLUX THERMAL MANAGEMENT
Authors: He Junjie , Wang Xingang , Xu Xiangyang , Wang Qiuwang , Chu Wenxiao
Published: October 2024

In the present paper, a rapid thermal management strategy (TMS) by combining composite phase change materials
(PCM) and a vapor chamber (VC) is proposed to cope with high heat flux conditions. The performance of the heat
sink with and without VC is experimentally investigated. Additionally, the low melting temperature alloy (LMTA)
is applied to reduce the thermal contact resistance (TCR) between the VC base plate and copper foam, resulting in
a significant improvement in thermal management performance (TMP). Our results reveal that the PCM heat sink
exhibits poor thermal management in high heat flux conditions due to the low thermal conductivity of paraffin.
However, the introduction of VC allows for initial heat diffusion of concentrated heat, demonstrating a higher
equivalent thermal diffusion coefficient compared to using a copper plate of the same size. This extension leads to an
effective thermal management time of up to 220 min. Furthermore, the application of LMTA substantially enhances
temperature uniformity inside the PCM heat sink, reducing the average TCR between the VC base plate and copper
foam by 71%, reaching 0.2 K/W. As a result, the overheat degree away from PCM melting temperature is alleviated
from 37° to 29° during the quasi-steady state, and the effective thermal management time can be further extended by 11.4%, reaching 245 min. In practical applications, the rapid TMS not only extends the reliable operating time of electronic devices but also maintains the device at a lower temperature level compared to an individual PCM heat sink.
ENERGY-EFFICIENT ANT ROUTING ALGORITHM FOR OPTIMIZED PATH SELECTION NETWORK LONGEVITY IN WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS
Authors: Zelani Shaik Khader , Babu D. Nagabhushana , Surendra Doddaga , Rahman Mohammad Zia Ur
Published: October 2024

The exponential growth of wireless sensor networks (WSNs) in various applications underscores the critical need for energy-efficient routing protocols to extend network lifespan. This paper introduces the Energy-Efficient Ant Routing Algorithm, a novel bioinspired routing strategy derived from ant colony optimization (ACO), which integrates traditional pheromone mechanisms with dynamic energy-aware adaptations to prioritize routes through nodes with higher residual energy levels, thereby balancing load and prolonging network functionality. The model's adaptive pheromone updating mechanism, which considers both the cumulative path energy cost and the minimum residual energy of nodes along the path, encourages the use of energy-efficient routes and mitigates rapid energy depletion in critical network areas. This approach not only extends operational network lifetime but also supports higher data reliability and throughput in challenging WSN scenarios. The results of the proposed model demonstrated significant improvements over traditional ACO and other common energy-aware routing protocols. The network lifespan is extended by ~ 25% compared to standard ACO and by 15% compared to the best-performing conventional energy-aware routing protocol under the same conditions. Furthermore, EEARA achieved a 20% reduction in average energy consumption per node and enhanced the data delivery ratio by 10% due to more stable routing paths. The results underline the model's potential as a scalable, efficient routing solution for energy-limited networks, promising substantial improvements in sustainable network operations.
Obtaining lithium carbonate from the black mass of lithium-ion batteries
Authors: Aleynikov S. A. , Belousova N. V.
Published: October 2024

The article explores the possibility of obtaining lithium carbonate from the black mass – an intermediate product of lithium-ion batteries recycling. X-ray phase analysis and inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry of the black mass revealed that it contains 3 % lithium. It has been established that during water leaching, 40 % to 70 % of lithium can be selectively extracted from the black mass into the aqueous phase at L/S ratios ranging from 10 to 200. During water leaching, kinetic curves were recorded at temperatures of 25 °C and 80 °C. To remove Al ions from the leaching solution, we studied the sorption of aluminate ions on weaky basic (AN-31, CRB05) and strongly basic (A500) anion exchangers under static conditions using a model Li–Al solution. It was demonstrated that in an alkaline environment, strongly basic anion exchangers with quaternary amino groups are not able to adsorb Al ions, while AN-31 and CRB05 with hydroxyl clusters in their functional groups have a capacity of 2 to 3 g/dm3 in terms of aluminum ions. The sorption of aluminum from the model Li–Al solution was conducted under dynamic conditions using the CRB05 anion exchanger (N-methylglucamine) at specific flow rates of 2 and 4 column volumes per hour. Elution sorption curves were plotted, and both the dynamic exchange capacity and the total dynamic exchange capacity were determined. Additionally, we showed that aluminum ions can be removed by sorption so that their residual concentration in the raffinate drops below 0.5 mg/dm3. Sorption purification of the solution after water leaching of the black mass was performed using a weaky basic anion exchanger Diaion CRB05 and a chelate cation exchanger Purolite S950. After evaporation of the purified solution, we obtained lithium carbonate with a main substance content of 98.2 %.