bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efficient Constitution of a Library of Rotenoid Analogs Active against Trypanosoma cruzi from a Digitalized Plant Extract Collection
Authors: Gaudry Arnaud , Marcourt Laurence , Kaiser Marcel , Flückiger Julien , David Bruno , Grondin Antonio , Ioset Jean-Robert , Mäser Pascal , Ferreira Queiroz Emerson , Allard Pierre-Marie , Wolfender Jean-Luc
Published: October 2024

Natural products (NP) have proven to be a rich source of potentially bioactive compounds, and metabolomics is the current method of choice for characterizing natural extracts. To integrate the vast amount of data and information produced by modern metabolomics workflows, we recently developed a sample-centric approach for the semantic enrichment and alignment of metabolomics datasets. The resulting Experimental Natural Products Knowledge Graph (ENPKG) is queryable and integrates both newly acquired digitalized experimental data and information, and previously reported knowledge. It allows the highlighting of putative bioactive compounds at the extract level by comparing, for example, the occurrence of compounds of a given chemical class with bioactivity results. Using this approach, we recently described potent anti-Trypanosoma cruzi activity of two rotenoids, deguelin and rotenone. These compounds were identified in six active extracts from four plant species: Cnestis palala (Connaraceae), Chadsia grevei, Pachyrhizus erosus, and Desmodium heterophylum (Fabaceae). In this work, we present the results of the phytochemical investigation of four of these extracts and the establishment of a library of structural analogs for in vitro bioactivity testing. This work led to the isolation, characterization, and biological evaluation of the anti-T. cruzi potential of 41 compounds, including 11 rotenoids and seven compounds reported for the first time. Thanks to modern metabolite annotation and single-step isolation procedures, this work also demonstrates the possibility of considering natural extract libraries as a reservoir of rapidly accessible pure NPs. This perspective could increase the options for NP research and help accelerate NP drug discovery efforts.
Cu(I)-Catalyzed [3+3] Cycloaddition Reaction of Ethynyl Methylene Cyclic Carbamates and Azomethine Imines
Authors: Li Shi-Wu , Xie Xiaoting , Ji Xiang
Published: October 2024

A copper-catalyzed efficient, operationally simple, general method for straightforward syntheses of 1,2,4-triazinane derivatives employing EMCCs (ethynyl methylene cyclic carbamates) as precursors reacting with azomethine Imines was firstly reported. A wide variety of 1,2,4-triazinane derivatives were obtained in acceptable to good yields under mild conditions. This protocol features broad substrate scope, high functional group tolerance and easy operation, therefore enabling late-stage functionalization. In addition, a scale-up experiment further highlighted the synthetic utility.
Generative Design of Functional Metal Complexes Utilizing the Internal Knowledge of Large Language Models
Authors: Lu Jieyu , Song Zhangde , Zhao Qiyuan , Du Yuanqi , Cao Yirui , Jia Haojun , Duan Chenru
Published: October 2024

The design of functional transition metal complexes (TMCs) is hindered by the combinatorial explosion of the search space spanned by various metals and ligands, necessitating efficient multi- objective optimization strategies. Traditional genetic algorithms (GAs) are frequently employed in this domain, utilizing random mutations and crossovers steered by explicit mathematical objective formulations to navigate the search space. The transfer and sharing of knowledge across different GA optimization tasks, however, remain challenging. Here, we introduce the integration of large language models (LLMs) into the evolutionary optimization framework (LLM-EO) for TMCs. LLM- EO significantly outperforms traditional GAs due to the intrinsic chemical knowledge embedded within LLMs, acquired during their extensive pretraining. Notably, without the need for supervised fine-tuning, LLMs can leverage the entirety of historical data amassed during the optimization processes, demonstrating superior performance compared to LLMs that are limited to the best TMCs identified in the evolutionary cycle. Specifically, LLM-EO identifies eight out of the top 20 TMCs with the largest HOMO-LUMO gaps by interrogating merely 200 candidates within a vast search space of 1.37 million TMCs. Through prompt engineering using natural language, LLM-EO introduces unparalleled flexibility in multi-objective optimizations, especially when guided by seasoned researchers, thereby circumventing the necessity for intricate mathematical formulations. As generative models, LLMs possess the capability to propose novel ligands and TMCs with unique chemical properties by amalgamating both internal knowledge and external chemistry data, thus combining the benefits of efficient optimization and molecular generation. With the increasing potential of LLMs, both in their capacity as pretrained foundational models and new strategies in post-training inference, we anticipate broad applications of LLM-based evolutionary optimization in the fields of chemistry and materials design.
DEVELOPMENT OF A ROOM ALLOCATION SYSTEM USING GENETIC ALGORITHM
Authors:   Computer Science Department School of Computing, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State Nigeria, Oyebola Akande
Published: October 2024

The essence of managing educational institutions encompasses not only the delivery of academic content but also the efficient allocation of resources, notably student accommodations. This study delves into the development of an Artificial Intelligence based Automated Room Allocation System tailored for Babcock University, aimed at transforming the traditional manual room allocation process into an automated, digital platform. The objectives of this paper are: to gather and record students' room preferences, integrate genetic algorithm techniques that will work on the preferences to allocate room based on student’s preferences and evaluate the system by conducting user testing to assess the system's usability and identify potential improvements, evaluate the accuracy and efficiency of the room allocation process and collect user feedback to ensure satisfaction. The transition to a digital and automated room allocation system is anticipated to overcome these drawbacks; laborious process of current manual allocation of rooms involving movement of files, waiting in line to receive administrative approval and a pass containing your room number
Diseño de un módulo basado en la técnica power hardware-in-the loop para la emulación de sistemas de distribución de energía eléctrica
Authors: Brito García Sergio Manuel , Petit Suárez Johann Farith , Mantilla Villalobos María Alejandra , Rey López Juan Manuel
Published: October 2024

Este trabajo presenta el diseño de un módulo de simulación en tiempo real basado en la técnica Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL). El diseño se centra en la emulación de un sistema de distribución de energía eléctrica en su operación normal en estado estable. La integración de dispositivos de hardware reales, como cargas o generadores distribuidos, se realiza por medio de una interfaz a base de convertidores electrónicos de potencia usando una topología bidireccional AC/DC/AC en configuración back-to-back, cumpliendo un papel importante en la implementación de la técnica PHIL. Finalmente, con este trabajo se busca fortalecer los procesos de investigación y aprendizaje en el campo de las redes eléctricas inteligentes (Smart Grids) para los estudiantes de Ingeniería Eléctrica e Ingeniería Electrónica de la Universidad Industrial de Santander.
UNISECURE: prototipo de sistema de acceso automatizado mediante reconocimiento facial y de placas vehiculares para la Institución Universitaria de Barranquilla
Authors: De Avila Gutierrez Lourdes , Jimenez Cortinez Jesus David , Fruto Jiménez Fabio Andrés
Published: October 2024

La solución propuesta busca mejorar la eficiencia y la seguridad del acceso, así como proporcionar una experiencia más conveniente para estudiantes, profesores y personal administrativo. Además, el proyecto integrará un sistema de reconocimiento de placas vehiculares, lo que permitirá registrar automáticamente la entrada de vehículos autorizados al campus. Esta funcionalidad no solo agilizará el proceso de registro de vehículos, sino que también fortalecerá la seguridad del campus al monitorear y controlar los ingresos de manera eficiente.
Círculo internacional de lectura psicodinámica (CILP) como una experiencia en la formación de lectura crítica en el contexto de la internacionalización del currículo y su incidencia en la adquisición de habilidades blandas y comunicativas de los futuros ingenieros. Conectar mentes y corazones a través de las letras y la psicología a partir de la internacionalización
Authors: Betancourt Manjarres Jorge Albeiro , Cerón Carlos Alberto , Prieto Ortiz Jackeline , Moreno Ortega Andrea Carolina , Orjuela Santamaria Ana Maria
Published: October 2024

Uno de los desafíos actuales en la educación superior a nivel mundial es la necesidad de integrar y adaptarse a las nuevas tendencias que la sociedad demanda en un mundo globalizado. Esto implica ser íntegros y capaces de enfrentar los retos que la sociedad nos presenta, al mismo tiempo que nos mantenemos actualizados en términos tecnológicos, culturales, sociales y personales, aspectos fundamentales en la vida profesional a nivel global. La formación universitaria contemporánea debe abordar los desafíos tanto locales como nacionales e internacionales, fortaleciendo y desarrollando competencias personales, académicas y profesionales. Esto se logra mediante la adquisición de conocimientos mediados por las TICs y el uso de metodologías y estrategias pedagógicas diferenciadas, como el Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos (PBL), el desarrollo de habilidades en lectura crítica, el aprendizaje basado en la resolución de problemas, métodos de estudio de casos, entre otros. En este contexto, el proyecto se enfoca en fortalecer la internacionalización del currículo de los programas de ingeniería de la ETITC y su impacto en el desarrollo de habilidades blandas y comunicativas en los futuros ingenieros. Además, busca mejorar la visibilidad y proyección internacional de la institución, atrayendo estudiantes, docentes e investigadores para adquirir conocimientos, habilidades y destrezas a través del Círculo Internacional de Lectura Psicodinámica (CILP). El CILP es una iniciativa clave que promueve la lectura crítica e impacta el desarrollo de habilidades blandas y comunicativas a través del intercambio intercultural entre estudiantes de ingeniería de la ETITC y estudiantes de otras profesiones de países aliados. El objetivo es fomentar buenas prácticas pedagógicas en lectura que incidan positivamente en diferentes campos profesionales. El proyecto tiene como propósito compartir y replicar estas experiencias exitosas para impulsar la internacionalización del currículo en instituciones de educación superior. Al fortalecer las habilidades comunicativas de los estudiantes de ingeniería mediante innovaciones pedagógicas que fomenten el pensamiento crítico y la visibilidad internacional, se contribuirá no solo al desarrollo académico, sino también al enriquecimiento cultural y al intercambio de conocimientos a nivel global.
Importancia de la gestión del tráfico como una primera medida de ciberseguridad en redes inteligentes
Authors: Tobar Rosero Óscar , Rueda Carvajal Germán Darío , Flórez Célis Héctor Andrés , Pérez González Ernesto , Botero Vega Juan Felipe , Branch Bedoya John Willian
Published: October 2024

El progreso de las tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones (TICs) en el contexto de transformación digital ha generado una oportunidad para el desarrollo de soluciones más eficientes y robustas en el ámbito de los sistemas eléctricos, especialmente enmarcados en las redes inteligentes. Sin embargo, este progreso también ha traído consigo desafíos significativos en términos de ciberseguridad para dichos sistemas. La masiva interconexión de dispositivos y sistemas eléctricos a través de infraestructuras de comunicación expone a la red a diversos riesgos cibernéticos, que van desde el acceso no autorizado hasta el sabotaje de los sistemas críticos. Este trabajo tiene como objetivo abordar algunas vulnerabilidades de seguridad en las redes inteligentes, tomando como caso de estudio las subestaciones eléctricas digitales (SED), siendo este un elemento fundamental para la integración de sistemas y nuevas tecnologías que hacen parte de la transición energética y la transformación digital que se adelanta en el sector eléctrico. En este estudio se plantea el uso de medidas primarias para gestionar el tráfico de información y con esto mitigar ciberataques, razón por la cual se toman como punto de partida las características de los protocolos de comunicación usado en el sistema, para establecer barreras iniciales que limiten los accesos no autorizados y proteger la integridad de los datos intercambiados. Para tal fin, se utilizó infraestructura física del Laboratorio de Automatización y Comunicaciones Industriales (LACI) de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia sede Medellín, a partir de lo cual se planteó un escenario experimental emulando una SED donde se utilizaron herramientas desarrolladas por el equipo de LACI, para ejecutar diferentes ataques cibernéticos al sistema de comunicación, y de esta forma evaluar el planteamiento propuesto. Los resultados muestran que es posible restringir el acceso no autorizado en las SED, con lo cual se mitigan riesgos diversos tipos de ataques, al tiempo que se protegen los datos al interior del sistema sin afectar la eficiencia en la transmisión de información; a su vez, se observa una reducción significativa en la exposición del sistema a ataque como el Sniffing. Finalmente, se puede concluir que la gestión eficiente del tráfico en las SED funciona como una medida inicial altamente efectiva para mejorar la seguridad informática en infraestructuras eléctricas digitales y, por ende, en las redes inteligentes; teniendo adicionalmente a su favor que no requiere inversiones adicionales en herramientas o sistemas, y puede implementarse utilizando la infraestructura existente en las SED.
Analýza vlastností medených drôtov vyrobených pretlačovaním
Authors:   University of Žilina, Bílik Jozef , Sobota Róbert
Published: October 2024

The article focuses on the production of copper wires by extrusion and the evaluation of their mechanical properties. The article presents the results obtained on the basis of tensile tests and on the basis of hardness measurement. The tests were carried out on a semi-finished product with a circular cross-section and on manufactured wires with a rectangular cross-section. The wires produced were 9.5x4.5 mm, 10.5x1.65 mm and 5.75x1.35 mm. The impact of the transformation on the microstructure of the produced wire was also monitored.
Hodnotenie pohodlia jazdy v osobnom vagóne prostredníctvom rovinného dynamického modelu pri zvislom kmitaní
Authors:   University of Žilina, Dižo Ján , Lovska Alyona , Blatnický Miroslav , Ishchuk Vadym
Published: October 2024

The presented research is focused on a derivation of a mathematical model of a passenger wagon based on a dynamical model in a plane with three degrees of freedom. Vertical oscillation of a passenger wagon is calculated in two different software, namely Matlab and Simpack. It is considered that three degrees of freedom are defined as following: a vertical deflection of a front bogie frame, a vertical deflection of a rear bogie frame (in a running direction) and a vertical deflection of a wagon body. The Lagrange’s equations of the second kind method is used for a derivation of the equations of motion, i.e. for a derivation of a mathematical model of wagon oscillation. Subsequently, the derived equations of motion are solved in the Matlab software as well as in the Simpack software. Both software apply calculation in a time domain. Evaluation of the results is focused on an investigation of ride comfort for passengers. This ride comfort is expressed by the NMV index calculated in five points on a wagon body floor. These calculations come from the formulation defined in the corresponding standard. The results of the NMV indices are presented in the bar graphs based on the numerical values of the NMV indices.
The perspective of using Industry 4.0 in robotics
Authors:   University of Žilina, Biňasová Vladimíra , Bubeník Peter , Rakyta Miroslav , Kasajová Marta , Zuzik Ján
Published: October 2024

The contribution focuses on the identification of new possibilities in the robotization of production and assembly processes. In the first section, theoretical knowledge from the given area is presented. The second section presents various trends in the field of artificial intelligence, autonomous technologies and the possibility of their use in the manufacturing industry. New technologies can help businesses with the implementation of individual technologies that can serve to improve production and assembly processes.
Atensi, Koneksi-Diskoneksi, dan Hal-Hal yang Mempersulitnya
Authors: Bawono Haryo Tejo
Published: October 2024

Book & Film Reviews is a column in "MELINTAS" containing reviews of books and films published recently that bring different interpretation and inspiration to the fields of philosophy and religion.
Exploring the Application of Health Education During Pregnancy in Clinical Nursing of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Authors: Liu Rongjie
Published: October 2024

Objective: To study the methods and effects of health education during pregnancy in the clinical nursing work of obstetrics and gynecology. Methods: Between January 2022 and January 2024 in the hospital 140 cases of pregnant women, can be divided into two groups, an observation group and a control group, respectively, between groups of 70 people. The observation group was given health pregnancy education, while the control group was given routine nursing. Results: After intervention compared two groups of natural childbirth, postpartum breast feeding rate and postpartum bleeding, observation group is better than the control group. The results of the two groups have statistical significance (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The application of health education during pregnancy in the nursing of obstetrics and gynecology has a good effect, can be widely welcomed and has clinical value.
Consideration of the Application and Risk Prevention of VAT Tax Rebate Policy for Construction Enterprises at the End of the Period
Authors: Wu Liangliang
Published: October 2024

The “Announcement on Deepening the Value-Added Tax Reform” clearly outlines the preferential policy regarding incremental retention tax rebates. With the advancement of value-added tax (VAT) reform and the improvement of VAT legislation in China, VAT tax planning for construction enterprises, particularly related to retained tax credits, has become routine. This paper, focusing on the characteristics of construction enterprises, analyzes VAT retained tax credits at the end of the period, the status of tax refunds, practical issues, and related processes, and offers suggestions for policy application and risk prevention.
Manifestaciones clínicas y abordaje multidisciplinario del Síndrome de Cogan: Un estudio integral de los desafíos diagnósticos y terapéuticos
Authors: Zúñiga Salgado Daniela Monserrath , Gómez Taco Diana Sarahí , Domínguez Jara María Gabriela , Chacón Andrade Andrés David
Published: October 2024

El síndrome de Cogan (SC) es una enfermedad poco frecuente caracterizada por inflamación ocular y síntomas audio-vestibulares, en ocasiones acompañada de vasculitis o aortitis. Para llevar a cabo esta revisión bibliográfica, se realizó una búsqueda exhaustiva en las bases de datos PubMed, Scopus y Cochrane Library. Se utilizaron combinaciones de términos MeSH y palabras clave relevantes como "síndrome de Cogan", "manifestaciones clínicas", "abordaje multidisciplinario", "diagnóstico", "tratamiento". Se incluyeron estudios originales publicados en español sin límite de fecha, con el objetivo de garantizar la inclusión de los avances más recientes en el campo. En conclusión, el síndrome de Cogan representa un desafío diagnóstico y terapéutico importante. La investigación futura debe centrarse en la identificación de biomarcadores específicos, el desarrollo de nuevos tratamientos y la creación de registros de pacientes para mejorar nuestra comprensión de esta enfermedad y optimizar el manejo de los pacientes afectados.
Diagnóstico y manejo del Síndrome de Sweet: Un desafío clínico en dermatología
Authors: Choco Vélez Klever Eliseo , Domínguez Jara María Gabriela , Salazar Jara Daniela Geomar , Fernandez Collahuazo Katherine Fernanda
Published: October 2024

El Síndrome de Sweet, también conocido como dermatosis neutrofílica febril, es una condición inflamatoria poco común que se caracteriza por la aparición repentina de pápulas y placas eritematosas dolorosas, acompañadas de fiebre y síntomas sistémicos. Su diagnóstico y manejo representan un desafío clínico en dermatología debido a la diversidad de presentaciones y a la posibilidad de confusión con otras entidades dermatológicas. La identificación temprana del Síndrome de Sweet es esencial para un tratamiento efectivo, dado que sus síntomas pueden ser fácilmente confundidos con otras afecciones. La metodología de revisión bibliográfica sobre el diagnóstico y manejo del Síndrome de Sweet se llevó a cabo mediante la búsqueda sistemática de artículos relevantes en bases de datos académicas como PubMed y Scopus, utilizando palabras clave específicas como "Síndrome de Sweet", "diagnóstico", "manejo" y "terapia". Se seleccionaron estudios publicados entre 2000 y 2024, priorizando ensayos clínicos, revisiones sistemáticas y metaanálisis que ofrecieran evidencia sobre las características clínicas, las estrategias diagnósticas y los tratamientos utilizados. El tratamiento de primera línea se basa en corticosteroides sistémicos. Un enfoque individualizado y multidisciplinario, junto con la educación del paciente y el seguimiento adecuado, son fundamentales para mejorar los resultados clínicos y la calidad de vida de los pacientes. En consecuencia, es crucial aumentar la conciencia y la formación sobre esta enfermedad entre los profesionales de la salud.
Factores determinantes en la permanencia educativa de estudiantes con discapacidad
Authors: Carranza Reinado Katiuska Viviana , Ibarra García Majiory Esmeraldas , Muñoz Macías Viviana Marcela
Published: October 2024

La discapacidad según la Clasificación Internacional del Funcionamiento y la Discapacidad (CIDDM- 2), es definida en relación con la detección de las funciones y estructuras corporales entendidas como deficiencias que requieren de atención especializada, además de la dificultad que manifiesta una persona para la realización de diferentes actividades, así como los problemas o barreras que experimenta en su entorno representando una desventaja porque limita su interacción activa con el entorno y la participación social. Se llevó a cabo una revisión bibliográfica sobre los factores determinantes en la permanencia educativa de estudiantes con discapacidad. Se seleccionaron estudios relevantes publicados entre 2010 y 2023, que abordaban diversos aspectos como el apoyo institucional, las adaptaciones curriculares y las barreras sociales. Los factores determinantes en la permanencia educativa de estudiantes con discapacidad son diversos y complejos, reflejando la necesidad de un enfoque integral y coordinado para asegurar su éxito académico y continuidad escolar. El apoyo académico y personal, incluyendo la disponibilidad de servicios de tutoría y asistencia, juega un papel fundamental en la adaptación y el progreso de estos estudiantes. Las adaptaciones curriculares y el uso de tecnologías asistivas son cruciales para facilitar el acceso al aprendizaje y la participación en el aula.
Manual de finanzas para el manejo de una caja de ahorros en las economías familiares de las comunidades del cantón La Maná
Authors: Torres Briones Rosa Marjorie , Medina Armas Angelica Tamara , Tixilema Chiliquinga Elsa Marlene , Alarcón Velez Steven Josue
Published: October 2024

El cantón La Maná perteneciente a la provincia de Cotopaxi, es un cantón en crecimiento debido a ello aumentan las necesidades de sus habitantes por ende se busca establecer un manual de finanzas para el manejo de la caja de ahorros destinada a los distintos sectores como lo es el barrio El Masa, Valarezo, recinto El Triunfo, recinto San Antonio de Manguila, Gallo Flores, barrio El triunfo, Asociación de mujeres Hermana Mónica Fleury y el barrio Bajos de la Colina, Chipe Hamburgo 2, Manguilita, San Pedro y el Recinto La Esmeralda. La metodología que se utilizó para el presente artículo es el método cuantitativo el cual se aplicó para recopilar información de los sectores mediante la aplicación de encuestas y tabulación de las mismas, además se usó el método bibliográfico para obtener información esencial y verídica de modelos ya aplicados en distintas investigaciones y comprar los resultados que se obtuvo de las mismas también se aplicó el método de campo en donde se realizaba visitas in situ para verificar la información. Los resultados de la investigación demuestran que el 74% de los encuestados si formarían parte de una caja de ahorros ya que es más accesible para obtener recursos financieros.
Dialogue form in the structure of Nima Yushij’s poem “Maneli” (1947)
Authors: Kuznetsov A.
Published: October 2024

Nima Yushij’s oeuvre is a crucial prerequisite to the emergence of modern type poetry in the Persian language. Studying his work is relevant for an Iranian philologist who strives to develop a holistic model of the literary process in modern Iran. Many facts, related to the achievements of the poet-innovator, have not been introduced into the scientific circulation and still remain beyond the research gaze. The elimination of such lacunas turns out to be a challenge of paramount importance for the experts in modern Iranian poetry. This article is devoted to the functional analysis of the dialogue form in one of Nima Yushij’s famous poems named “Maneli” There are two characters (a sea maiden and a fisherman) who reflect on the conflict of material and spiritual principles in human life, and each of the characters acts as a personification of the opposing points of view. The artistic world of the poem is based on the 20th-century Iranian author’s reinterpretation of Urashima Taro’s ancient Japanese tale, which tells of the fateful meeting between a fisherman and a charming sea-dweller. The purpose of this study is aimed at identifying the poetic basis that determines the conceptual structure of the considered text and distinguishes it from previous Persian translations of the Japanese story. The analysis is carried out using the comparative-historical, structuralist and other literary methods. The analysis has revealed the predominance of lyrical features over narrative ones in the poem, which result from the author’s realization of the borrowed material in the patterns of the Persian classical genre of debate (munazara) and the exchange of monologues in the medieval Iranian love-romance epic. The form of dialogue in the poem “Maneli” is the main vector of its lyrical plot movement. The semantic organization is conveyed with the creative strategy of “free ‘aruz’”, developed by Nima Yushij as his own creative “know-how”. The ideological concept of ‘Maneli’ appears similar to the poet’s early work, the manifesto of “new poetry” in Iran (i.e. ‘Afsane’), and the artistic structure of the former demonstrates the evolution of their author’s creative manner.
Ornithological images in the novel “Finches in armor” by Georgy Venus
Authors: Pirogova T.
Published: October 2024

The image of a bird is one of the traditional images in world culture. For the texts of Russian and foreign literature, a bird is one of the most complex, polysemantic and semantically full images. The purpose of the article is to study the mythopoetic image of a bird. The article examines the system of ornithological images in the novel “Finches in Armor” by Georgy Venus, revealing the semantic content of the ornithological images found in the text. The title of the novel immediately sets a certain “ornithological” semantic vector. Finches in the novel turn out to be wearing greatcoats - these are young soldiers, for whom the world happens to be tragic, it collapses. The birds, mentioned by the author, at first glance appear in the text by chance, become part of the landscape, but the moments when they appear next to the characters of the work, accompanying them in reality and in their thoughts, create the impression of no accident; the frequency of their mention makes one think about their symbolic semantic meaning for the entire novel. The images of birds in the novel by Georgy Venus carry certain meanings that expand the figurative system of the novel, becoming messengers, their appearance in the work is associated with a premonition of trouble, which activates their mediator functions.
The image of the people in R. Rugin’s poetry
Authors: Usanova I.
Published: October 2024

The article analyzes the poetry of the Khanty author R. Rugin. The relevance of the article lies in characterizing the features of the artistic picture of the world of the writer – an original representative of regional literature. The work uses cultural-historical and structural-semantic types of analysis. Based on the material of more than 30 poems, including the image of the Khanty as a small indigenous people of the North, the article reveals its main elements: features of national character and mentality, stages in the history of the formation and development of the people, their mythological consciousness, the focus on everyday details of the people’s way of life. The key values that form the original worldview of the Khanty include their connection with the clan, their careful attitude to natural resources, preservation of language, traditions, customs, beliefs and other components of the material and spiritual culture of the people. The loss of modern man’s roots, connections with his ancestors and traditions, laid down by them, is seen by the author as a source of threat not only to the preservation of the cultural identity of the indigenous peoples of the North, but also to their physical survival. The article concludes that in R. Rugin’s poetry, the image of the people is one of the means of representing an ethnic group in world culture, as well as the formation of national identity.
Interrelation and interdependence of the communicative-speech and linguocultural competences development in teaching Russian as a foreign language
Authors: Xiangyu L. , Moskaleva L.
Published: October 2024

This article analyzes the problem of communicative-speech and linguocultural competences in classes of Russian as a foreign language. We discuss the organization of work with linguocultural texts using visualization and game elements to simultaneously develop speech and linguocultural competencies when teaching Russian as a foreign language.The article provides methodological recommendations for teachers on the selection of certain types of work with linguocultural texts.As a result of the review, we have come to the conclusion that communicative-speech and linguocultural competences in teaching Russian as a foreign language are closely connected and dependent on each other. A necessary element of the educational process is educational texts characterized by a linguocultural component. The organization of classes aimed at developing linguocultural and communicative-speech competencies in their interrelation and interdependence involves the use of text materials, visual materials and game elements.The results of the study may be useful for the further development of educational materials aimed at developing linguocultural competence and communicative-speech competence in Chinese audiences.
INSTITUTIONAL POLITICAL SCIENCE. DEVELOPMENT OF NEO-INSTITUTIONALISM IN CONTEMPORARY RUSSIA
Authors:   Institute of Sociology of the Federal Center of Theoretical and Applied Sociology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Nedyak Irina L.
Published: October 2024

The first part of the article presents achievements in the many years work of the Department of Comparative Political Studies of FCTAS RAS on the development of national institutional political science relating to the workout of the conceptual and categorical apparatus adequate to the Russian realities. The author outlines specially created ideal typical constructs “political field”, “field of domination”, “politics of modern type”, “political/emancipatory power”, “domination as a form of non-political power”. Their theoretical and methodological justification is given, their analytical potential for studying the unfinished institutionalization of the political order in Russia and identifying the resources of transformative politics is revealed. In the second part of the article, the cross-cutting theme is the possibility of expanding the horizon for research on political-power relations through the optics of the concepts on domination, which is interpreted as a social pathology in modern democracies. It specifies the political-philosophical and theoretical foundations for the present-day scientific discourse and conceptions of domination, the criteria of conceptual differentiation between the two forms of power, the experience in the concepts operationalization. In the final empirical part of the study, based on the analysis of primary data from five waves of the all-Russian surveys, the analytical tool kit of dominance concepts is proved to be productive for studying the nature of Russia’s institutional environment. The article also proves a correlation between processes of proliferation of the domination social relations and deformation of political field, decrease of resources of society and potential of political innovations in Russia.
FORMATION OF AN INSTITUTE OF YOUTH POLITICAL LEADERS IN MODERN RUSSIA. ISSUES AND PROSPECTS
Authors:   State Academic University of Humanities, Palitai Ivan S. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University
Published: October 2024

The article analyzes the process of formation of youth political leaders in our country. For the purpose of a comprehensive analysis, identifying issues and prospects in that regard, the author considers the characteristics of the younger generation, the essential aspects of the phenomenon of youth political leadership, as well as the results of research on a particular topic. The author comes to the conclusion about the need to form youth political leaders in our country, who will become a guide for young citizens to move in the socio-political space. However, during the implementation of that process it is necessary to take into account a number of factors and circumstances. Firstly, a more detailed study of the younger generation as a whole, and its individual age cohorts in particular, is required in terms of value orientations, needs and worldviews. Secondly, youth leaders, due to their age and lack of experience, need mentoring from the older cohort of elites, within which they should be perceived as independent actors on the political field. Thirdly, a study of the personalities of young leaders showed that they view politics as an area of self-realization and career growth. As a result, the task of representing young people and defending their interests fades into the background, which undoubtedly reduces the effectiveness of the process under study.
THE ESSENCE AND CONTENT OF THE INFORMATION POLICY OF THE COLLECTIVE SECURITY TREATY ORGANIZATION
Authors:   Central Scientific-Research Institute of Precise Mechanical Engineering, Strugovets Vitalii M.
Published: October 2024

The article considers the issues of the essence and content of the information policy of the Collective Security Treaty Organization. Based on the analysis of scientific papers, it was concluded that despite the many definitions of information policy, no definition was identified that claims to be used as a basic one. The author defines the objects, subjects, subject and goals of the CSTO information policy. In particular, he concludes that the active subject of information policy is the state/group of states, represented by its authorized institutions and organizations, which perform various management functions to achieve the public good. He also formulates the main functions of the CSTO information policy, primarily those focused on strengthening the system of collective security. The conducted research made it possible to propose the following definition as a working one: “The information policy of the Collective Security Treaty Organization is a special field of international military-political cooperation of the member states on the formation and implementation of objectives, principles, directions and forms of coordinated activities in the information sphere, aimed at strengthening and improving collective security”.
FOOD SOVEREIGNTY POLICY. “THE VENEZUELAN EXPERIMENT”
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Malov Aleksandr V.
Published: October 2024

The research article is concerned with the analysis of agri-food policy in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. With the help of historical analysis, the author found that the main problems in the agricultural sector of the country are its strong dependence on agri-food imports, disproportion in the structure of land ownership and a high level of urbanization. The author used an institutional analysis and a comparative approach to identify the advantages and disadvantages of the main government programs for the implementation of the food sovereignty strategy, which was used as a tool to remedy the crisis situation. It was found that the receipt of food aid and the availability of government-subsidized food blocked the desire of Venezuelans to work in rural areas. It was found that despite the usefulness for a certain number of citizens, government programs for the “re-peasanization” and “agrarization” of the population did not stimulate an increase in the area of cultivated land and did not provoke the desired increase in productivity of plant crops. It is proved that the shortage of domestic food products, increased food imports and demographic disproportion forced the Venezuelan government to deviate from the postulates of food sovereignty in favor of ensuring the country’s food security “by any available means”.
MEHMET ÂKİF ERSOY’UN ŞİİRLERİNDE EĞİTİM VE DİN SOSYOLOJİSİ
Authors: Şahin Veysel , Yenigün Alat Hilal
Published: October 2024

Edebiyat sosyolojisi, metinlerin birey ve toplum arasındaki ilişkiyi nasıl yansıttığını inceleyen bir disiplindir. Türk edebiyatının önde gelen isimlerinden Mehmet Âkif Ersoy, eserlerinde toplumsal, milli ve kültürel değerlere odaklanarak, döneminin sosyal, dinî ve siyasi gerçekliklerini yansıtarak eserlerini birer sosyolojik belgeye dönüştürür. Bireysel duygularını arka plana attığı eserlerinde Mehmet Âkif Ersoy, toplumun öncüsü ve sesi olarak nitelendirilebilir.
Bu çalışmada sosyolojik ögelere oldukça önem veren Mehmet Âkif Ersoy’un eğitim ve din kavramlarını ön plana çıkardığı şiirleri temel alınarak bu kavramların toplumu ayakta tutan niteliklerine değinilmiştir. Nitekim eğitim olmadan toplumun ilerleyemeyeceğini ve din olmadan da toplumun kendi benliğini koruyamayacağını savunan Mehmet Âkif Ersoy’un eğitim ve dine olan bu yöneliminin eserlerini kuran temel değer olduğunu söylemek mümkündür.
Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of fumaric acid for all animal species for the renewal of its authorisation and extension of use (Life SUPPLIES NV)
Authors:   EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), Villa Roberto Edoardo , Azimonti Giovanna , Bonos Eleftherios , Christensen Henrik , Durjava Mojca , Dusemund Birgit , Gehring Ronette , Glandorf Boet , Kouba Maryline , López‐Alonso Marta , Marcon Francesca , Nebbia Carlo , Pechová Alena , Prieto‐Maradona Miguel , Röhe Ilen , Theodoridou Katerina , Galobart Jaume , Manini Paola , Navarro‐Villa Alberto , Pizzo Fabiola , Plaza Daniel Pagés , Radovnikovic Anita , Vettori Maria Vittoria , Amaduzzi Angelica
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the assessment of the application for the renewal of the authorisation of fumaric acid as a technological and sensory additive (functional groups: preservative and flavouring compounds, respectively) and for a new use of the additive as a technological additive (functional group: acidity regulator) for all animal species. The applicant provided evidence that the additive currently in the market complies with the existing conditions of authorisation. The EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) concluded that fumaric acid remains safe under the authorised conditions of use for the terrestrial animals, consumers and the environment. However, the Panel cannot conclude on the safety for the aquatic animals under all authorised condition of use. Fumaric acid is irritant to skin, eyes and respiratory tract, and should be considered a skin and respiratory sensitiser due to the presence of nickel. The Panel also considers that the new use of the additive as an acidity regulator under proposed conditions of use would not introduce risks not already considered. There is no need to assess the efficacy of the additive in the context of the renewal of the authorisation (for its use as preservative and flavouring compound). The Panel is not in the position to conclude on the efficacy of fumaric acid as an acidity regulator in feed.
Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCYC R618 (Benesacc®) for chickens for fattening and other poultry species for fattening and reared for laying (Global Nutritech Biyoteknoloji Ltd. Sti)
Authors:   EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), Villa Roberto Edoardo , Azimonti Giovanna , Bonos Eleftherios , Christensen Henrik , Durjava Mojca , Dusemund Birgit , Gehring Ronette , Glandorf Boet , Kouba Maryline , López‐Alonso Marta , Marcon Francesca , Nebbia Carlo , Pechová Alena , Prieto‐Maradona Miguel , Röhe Ilen , Theodoridou Katerina , Bretagne Stephane , Dierick Noël , Galobart Jaume , Ortuño Jordi , Anguita Montserrat , Plaza Daniel Pagés
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCYC R618 as a zootechnical feed additive (functional group: gut flora stabiliser) for chickens for fattening and other poultry species for fattening and reared for laying. The additive has never been authorised. The strain under assessment S. cerevisiae (NCYC R618) qualifies for the qualified presumption of safety (QPS) and, consequently, the FEEDAP Panel concluded that the product is safe for the target species, the consumers and the environment. The FEEDAP Panel could not conclude on the skin and eye irritation or skin sensitisation potential of the additive. The additive should be considered a respiratory sensitiser. Due to the lack of sufficient data, the Panel cannot conclude on the efficacy of the additive under the proposed conditions of use.
IT systems in the transformation of the organisation of production enterprises
Authors:   Akademia Górnośląska im. Wojciecha Korfantego, Katowice, Kiełtyka Leszek
Published: October 2024

Purpose: The study aims to describe information systems applied in economic entities with particular emphasis on the changes which have taken place during the organisational development of production enterprises, especially the progress while implementing computing technologies. Design/methodology/approach: Based on an extensive study of the literature on the subject, the author analyses the stages that IT systems have undergone to achieve their role of supporting management of production enterprises. The paper covers the whole range of computerised systems that have been utilised in this scope in economic entities. Findings: The study includes a short analysis of the use of individual groups of issues in the description of the stages of implementing the appropriate systems. Moreover, the article also presents the definition of information as inseparably related to information systems. Practical implications: The systems characterized in the paper cover the issues from data processing to knowledge bases support. In particular, the role of Systems of Computer Management of Organisations has been stressed with particular emphasis on practical application in enterprises. In this group systems have been characterized from the field of warehouse economy to the systems of resource management in enterprises. Moreover, the group of Information Systems of Management Support, the comprehensively integrated systems have been presented in the paper alongside the characteristics of Intelligent Systems of Decision Support. Aa a whole, the presented analysis covers the thematic scope from expert systems to multi-agent systems and can be applied in the practice of contemporary enterprises management. Originality/value: The article presents the group of Information Management Systems which significantly influence the changes in the organisation of enterprises. Keywords: computing technologies, information management systems, production enterprises. Category of the paper: Conceptual paper.
Assessing marketplace and e-commerce website quality with SEO score
Authors:   University of Agriculture in Krakow, Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Land Surveying, Król Karol , Zdonek Dariusz ,   Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice, Faculty of Organization and Management, Sroka Wojciech ,   University of Agriculture in Krakow, Faculty of Agriculture and Economics
Published: October 2024

Purpose: Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) covers processes aimed at improving website quality. SEO audits can be used to conduct comparative and competitive analyses to identify good practices employed by other online platforms. The article scores selected marketplace and e-commerce websites in terms of search engine optimisation. Design/methodology/approach: We analyse the quality of selected marketplace and e-commerce websites with synthetic aggregate metrics, so-called SEO Score. The first stage involved exploratory quality tests, whereby the home page source code was analysed for every website. The second stage was algorithmic tests using selected online tools. Findings: The websites scored 2,126 out of 3,000 points in total. It is 71% of the maximum score. This means that, according to the test applications, not many attributes require SEO effort under the employed research design. Four out of the five tested websites had their names (brands) in the meta description tag. All the portals had the title tag. However, only one site had the meta keywords tag. Originality/value: The research apparatus employed is sufficient to identify basic design flaws, which makes it useful for competitive analysis. Our algorithmic analysis pinpointed differences in the quality of leading marketplace and e-commerce websites in Poland. The exploratory research revealed certain good practices regarding meta information on marketplace and e-commerce websites, which may affect SEO. Keywords: quality assessment, quality metrics, competitive analysis, SEO audit, e-commerce websites. Category of the paper: research paper.