bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Trillium govanianum (Nagchattri): A promising rare and commercially important medicinal herb from higher altitudes of the Himalayas
Authors: Gupta R , Sharma N , Sood H
Published: January 2025

Secondary metabolites and bioactive compounds derived from naturally occurring sources have been the prime ingredients in modern health care as well as ancient medicine systems like Ayurveda, Yunani, and traditional folk medicines. A large number of plant species and their extracts are utilized to cure several human ailments. Trillium govanianum, belonging to the genus Trillium (family: Melanthiaceae alt. Trilliaceae), is a traditional medicinal herb of the Himalayan region used to cure joint pains, wounds, boils, dysentery, inflammation, menstrual and sexual disorders. T. govanianum root extracts have analgesic, anti-inflammatory, cancer-preventing, anti-fungal, and wound-healing activities. The main bioactive compounds present in this species are steroidal saponins. Indiscriminate and commercial harvesting in an unsustainable manner, along with various other biotic pressures, have created a synergistically severe menace toward the subsistence of T. govanianum in its natural habitat. Population assessment, conservative and in vitro proliferation methods pertaining to mass multiplication and advancement in ex–situ and in–situ environments are required for sustainable use of this species. In lieu of the significance of this herb, the present study aims at the exploration of phytochemical, ethnomedicinal, ecological, pharmacological, and conservational practices of T. govanianum for a better understanding of medicinal activities and sustainable use of this plant. This review summarised the potential resources of T. govaninanum in terms of biologically active compounds and their dependence on the local population. It focuses on the medicinal utility of T. govaninanum in different diseases and ailments.
Evaluation of genotypic variations in the protein content of soybean through near infrared spectroscopy
Authors: Anandhi K , Meenakshi P , Sivabharathi R C , Karthiba L , Vasanth V
Published: January 2025

Demand for soybean seeds with increased protein content is high in the international market. In this context, breeding soybean varieties targeting high protein content is the need of the day. In this paper, elite soybean germplasm accessions were screened for protein content. Eighty-eight soybean germplasm was evaluated for protein content through near infrared spectroscopy. A prediction model to determine the protein content of soybean germplasm through a non-destructive method was developed to calibrate the NIR. The protein content of 39 lines was analyzed in wet lab conditions and used to calibrate in NIRs between 1400 and 2400 nm at 2 nm intervals. High determination coefficient and low values of root mean square error (2.585) and standard error of prediction (2.832) confirmed the model’s utility for predicting the protein content of unknown samples. Accordingly, the protein content of 49 germplasm lines revealed that the genotypes LU96, TNAU20056, and SL525 depicted high values of 56.66, 55.51, and 54.48% protein content, respectively, but with fewer yields. The genotype RKS45 recorded a protein content of 45.33% with a single plant yield of 34.09 g, which can be further utilized for hybridization and selection. Thus, a non-significant correlation was observed between the protein content and single plant yield, suggesting that an increase in protein content will not directly influence the yield parameters. This paper provides a simple methodology to accurately determine the protein in a large set of samples in a short time, which helps in speed breeding programs.
Thidiazuron as a defoliant to facilitate mechanical harvesting in cotton: A comprehensive review
Authors: Rajasekar R , Ravichandran V , Senthil A , Subramanian A , Thirukumaran K , Jagadeeswaran R , Somasundaram S , Anandakumar S
Published: January 2025

Cotton is primarily cultivated for its commercial fiber, which plays a significant role in India’s agro-industrial sector. It is one of the primary raw materials for producing feed, oil, fiber, and biofuel. Currently, farmers in India widely employ machine harvesters to harvest cotton. However, excessive leaf vegetation poses challenges in boll picking, adversely affecting fiber quality and reducing mechanical harvesting efficiency. Various chemical defoliants are applied to remove leaves before harvesting to address this issue. These defoliants promote leaf shedding, minimize debris in the cotton, and enhance boll opening and picking efficiency. Thidiazuron is a potent hormonal defoliant used in cotton to induce defoliation by increasing ethylene production while inhibiting the synthesis and transport of auxins. Notably, it interferes with the crosstalk between the phytohormones, such as cytokinin and ethylene, which regulates cotton defoliation. The method and timing of defoliant application are crucial for improving cotton harvesting efficiency. This review aims to provide a clear understanding of thidiazuron’s application in synchronizing harvests, ultimately supporting the mechanization of cotton harvesting.
Export performance and direction of major agricultural commodities from Tamil Nadu
Authors: Ramalakshmi G , Velavan C , Muralidharan C , Premavathi R , Prahadeeswaran M
Published: January 2025

Tamil Nadu is India's second-largest economy and its agricultural performance is also significant. The state has been involved in trading of agricultural commodities for many years. In recent years, due to change in export policy of major commodities, it is necessary to measure the performance and direction at state level. Hence, the present study aims to analyze the trends and direction of the trade for selected agricultural commodities from Tamil Nadu. Port-wise export data of the major agricultural commodities from Tamil Nadu were used to assess the export dynamics during 2007-2022. Non-basmati rice, pulses and groundnut were selected for the study based on their significance in the state agriculture as well as in the export trade. The results of the study revealed that the export growth of pulses was the highest among the selected commodities with 21.8% and 28.1% in terms of quantity and value respectively followed by non-basmati with 16.27% and 20.1% in quantity and value terms respectively. However, the growth rate of export quantity of groundnut was negative with -0.1% whereas export value growth was positive with 5.9%. This revealed that export performance of pulses and non-basmati rice was better than groundnut. The Direction of export analysis revealed that Bangladesh and Benin for non-basmati rice, Sri Lanka, China and Singapore for pulses and Sri Lanka and Singapore for Groundnut would be the stable market for export from Tamil Nadu.
Assessment of a Counterintuitive Trading Strategy Based on Market Microstructure
Authors: Samsa Greg
Published: January 2025

In general, day trading has little support from empirical research and a justified reputation of being dangerously unsound.  It often relies on positive price momentum, regardless of the underlying value of the stock.  Here, we assess multiple versions of a protocolized day trading strategy that relies on overreaction to bad corporate news, as reflected in premarket prices.  Relevant stocks are purchased at the open, when there is an imbalance between buy and sell orders, and held for no longer than a single trading day.  The companies in question constitute a basket of deplorables, and the trading strategies rely on mean regression rather than momentum, and also benefit from high levels of inter-day price volatility as the process of price discovery proceeds.  Observed returns were positive for all versions of the strategy.  Conceptual support is provided by the notion that active money managers have individual incentives to immediately rush toward the door, and those incentives should continue into the future.  In conclusion, we have described an unusual and counterintuitive strategy that relies on a conceptually plausible, yet rare and fleeting market inefficiency.  It is based on the microstructure of the stock market.
Neoliberal and Transformation of the University of Botswana: From Public Education to Entrepreneurism
Authors: Marobela M. N.
Published: January 2025

This article examines the concept of entrepreneurial university and its applicability to Botswana. This is a general conceptual analysis with a special focus directed at the University of Botswana. It traces its emergence and the extent to which it is embraced as an alternative to traditional model of education under the rubric of state-owned public university.  Although entrepreneurial educational model is increasingly, getting global attention, it is not so widely established in the global south, where the role of the public sector in providing social services is still imperative. Understandably so because many people in developing countries are still struggling with the basics hence privately paid education whose raison-detre is profit making will not be affordable unless funded or subsidised by the state.   The research provides insights into the influx of newly established privately owned universities which could be classified as entrepreneurial. Researchers contend that their emergence is driven by the neoliberal agenda in education which underpins the market supremacy and private universities as contributing to investment and job creation. These universities are not directly funded by the state, they are autonomous and self-run; the government only sponsors the students enrolled in their courses by paying their tuition fees.
Regional Market Concentration and Its Impact on Health Plan Quality in Brazil: Insights for Regulatory Policy
Authors: Alves Jefferson , Maciel Vladimir Fernandes
Published: January 2025

This study explores the regional concentration of health plan operators in Brazil from 2014 to 2019, analyzing its impacts on the well-being of users. While existing literature addresses health insurance market dynamics, regional-level insights remain scarce. Employing a random-effects panel data model, we assessed variations in service quality—measured through user complaints—in relation to market concentration and income levels across 138 relevant markets. Our findings reveal that increased market concentration correlates with deteriorating service quality, as evidenced by a rise in complaints. Moreover, declining income levels exacerbate this trend, reflecting disparities in access to higher-quality plans. These results underscore the negative implications of market concentration for consumer welfare and raise critical questions about regulatory policies. By emphasizing regional disparities, this study contributes to the ongoing debate on antitrust measures and healthcare regulation, offering actionable insights for policymakers.
Impact of Machine Learning on Supply Chain Optimization
Authors: Deore Aakash Ramesh , Shafighi Najla , Hajibashi Anahita Amini
Published: January 2025

Supply chain optimization or SCO is the progression that manages the manufacturing industry of Germany and the rate of construction. The study aims to and the consequence of machine learning or ML on SCO of the manufacturing companies in Germany focusing on automobile and Internet of Things (IoT) equipment manufacturing companies. From the study, it will be concluded that the SCO system desires more precision in the supervision system from the employees of the business industry.
Digital Twin Development for the Automotive Industry
Authors: Sheladiya Chirag , Shafighi Najla , Hajibashi Anahita Amini
Published: January 2025

This study explores Digital Twin Development for the Automotive Industry which aims to bridge the divide between automotive and digital engineering. Results, which were analyzed using demographic and regression analyses, indicate that there are significant correlations between control accuracy and protection level, but not with data integrity and privacy, and real-time monitoring effectiveness.
Exploring the Application of Blockchain Technology in the Supply Chain of the Automotive Industry
Authors: Radhakrishnan Kuttupuzha Siddharth , Shafighi Najla , Hajibashi Anahita Amini
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of blockchain technology in the supply chain of the automotive industry and its effect on supply chain efficiency. A quantitative approach has been used by a self-administered questionnaire among 100 supply chain professionals predominantly from the automotive industry and to the blockchain professionals in other industries in Europe. The result of the investigation showed that there is enhancement of supply chain efficiency by the implementation of blockchain in the supply chain of the Automotive industry. In addition, based on the regression and correlation analysis, it concluded that data transparency, traceability, security of the data are significantly correlated with supply chain efficiency of the organization when blockchain technology is implemented. The study also examines the cost of implementation of blockchain technology which influences the decision-making process of adoption of blockchain technology for supply chain efficiency.
Does Higher Wages Prevent Workers from Transferring to Other Organizations?
Authors: Fujita Yasunori , Kaji Chihiro
Published: January 2025

The idea that raising wages does not always lead to higher labor productivity has been explored in various works, with pioneering work being Solow (1957), which highlights the importance of technological progress. This was followed by Shapiro and Stiglitz (1984), which demonstrate that excessively high wages can make workers complacent or less motivated, and Blanchard and Summers (1986), which reveal that even with higher wages, productivity does not improve, among others. This paper takes a different approach by developing a theoretical model to explore the possibility of headhunting. Specifically, the model we propose involves external organizations that attempt to recruit workers from the organization in question. We examine scenarios in which wage increases prompt employees to leave for other organizations.
Robotic Service Quality Success in Increasing Purchase Intention and Customer Satisfaction: A Study of Five-Star Hotels in Egypt
Authors: Nafei Wageeh A. , Khanfar Nile M. , Mujtaba Bahaudin G.
Published: January 2025

The objective of this research is to examine the role of potential robotic service quality (RSQ) in increasing purchase intention and customer satisfaction. To assess RSQ and customer satisfaction, we adopted a sampling method to collect data from customers at five-star hotels in Egypt. A total of 300 responses confirmed that automation, personalization, efficiency, and precision significantly and positively influenced purchase intention and customer satisfaction. It is imperative to understand how RSQ may affect customer attitudes and behaviors. RSQ can also be integrated into e-service to present a broader perspective on the quality of web-based services. RSQ can be applied to relevant industries and organizations that extensively use service robots to provide customer service. RSQ can help providers address the advantages and disadvantages of robotic services. RSQ can be a useful tool for them to communicate with service providers to address their appreciation and concerns. The study suggests that five-star hotels in Egypt can improve purchase intention. The study observes that there is a critical shortage of RSQ in Egypt and that a greater understanding of the factors that influence purchase intention is needed.
A Critique of Modernity and the Defense of Tradition in the Thoughts of Reza Davari Ardakani, An Iranian Traditionalist Philosopher
Authors: Barkhordari Aref
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study is to investigate the thoughts of Reza Davari Ardakani, Iranian traditionalist philosophers. The explanation of his thoughts as a study of a symbol of an important intellectual current critical of modernity in Iran before and after the Islamic Revolution of 1979. In the atmosphere of confronting modernity and anti-Westernism, Davari considers the crisis period that exists in the current world as the crisis of Western thought. Indirectly, under the influence of Heidegger's thoughts, he considers the crisis of the new era to be the result of the rationality of the new era and considers this period as the era of human sensuality and dehumanism. In this era, when the West is the history of the sunset of human humanity, Davari considers Machiavelli to be the epitome of the West, whose important aspects of Western civilization and culture are well evident in his thoughts. With such an approach, Davari study the West in his Westernization project and his intention is to criticize many of the achievements of the West and modernity, including Western philosophy and science, secularism, democracy, freedom, development, politics, wisdom, humanities, and many other concepts that are among the achievements of the rationality of the modern era.
ICT, Attendance, and Sex as Determinants of Academic Performance: A Case of Advanced Secondary Students at Kisimiri Secondary School, Arusha, Tanzania
Authors: Tarimo Valentine Mathias
Published: January 2025

Numerous studies have explored the factors that influence students' academic performance. This study investigates the relationship between Information and Communication Technology (ICT) use, classroom attendance, and sex with academic performance among students at Kisimiri Secondary School. A quantitative cross-sectional survey design was adopted, collecting data through self-administered questionnaires for students and interviews with teachers. Data analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), employing descriptive statistics, one-way analysis, and Pearson’s correlation for bivariate analysis.
The findings indicate a significant positive correlation between ICT use and classroom attendance with academic performance, while no significant relationship was found between sex and academic performance. The study concludes that ICT use and regular classroom attendance are critical factors in enhancing academic success and progression. It recommends that schools focus on integrating ICT into the learning process and encouraging consistent attendance to improve student outcomes. Future research should consider a larger and more diverse sample, include comparative analyses between public and private schools, and incorporate qualitative methods to deepen the understanding of these relationships.
Doing (In)Justice? Cairene Place Naming and Politics of Forgetting
Authors: Saad Sadek
Published: January 2025

Toponym is a crucial part of the city’s symbolic meanings. Its investigation explores what is said or unsaid about the past and explains memory operation. Cairo experienced multiple cases of naming and renaming throughout its history; however, whose history is remembered, misremembered, or forgotten? The author argues that Cairene’s toponym is used as a tool for the politics of dictated forgetting and misremembering. The study explores the Cairene naming and renaming politics processes in three significant eras: Historic Cairo (before 1800), Royal Cairo (1840-1950), and Pretorian Cairo (after 1956). Such an investigation aims to comprehend the authorities’ naming and renaming impact on the Cairo memorial landscape. Decoding the Cairene memorial landscape demands an interdisciplinary study. Urban sociology analyses history as a data source for creating models; urban geography deals with the city on its fundamental level, and urban history searches for events’ meanings and consequences for the city. Focusing on what is accessible and observable in the Cairene memorial landscape suggests finding the best alternative conclusion. While places in historic Cairo were named by identities, Royal and Pretorian Cairo introduced toponyms for manipulating public memory.
Expectations of Korean Nursing Students Regarding the Enactment of Nursing Law
Authors: Kang Se-Won
Published: January 2025

This descriptive survey aimed to determine Korean nursing students' expectations regarding enacting the nursing law. The participants were 150 nursing students. Data were collected from October 1 to October 15, 2024. The average score for expectations and perceptions regarding the enactment of nursing law was 4.42 points (out of 5 points). The item with the highest score was: 'The roles and scope of work of specialized nurses in each field will be clearer, which will help establish a specialized nurse system." The Korean Nursing Law has taken its initial steps. However, further discussion and development are necessary to safeguard nurses' rights and ensure patient safety.
Internet Use and Mental Health: Evidence from a Global Panel of 189 Countries
Authors: Cavalcanti Bianca , Hemsley Pedro , Moraes Flavio
Published: January 2025

This paper examines the relationship between internet use and mental health outcomes, focusing on anxiety and depression across 189 countries from 1990 to 2017. Using fixed effects panel regressions, we find a positive and statistically significant association between internet penetration and anxiety prevalence, with evidence of diminishing marginal effects. For depression, the results are less consistent, with significance only in specific model specifications. Robustness checks using lagged internet penetration and alternative model specifications reinforce the main findings. The results highlight the potential mental health costs of increased internet use, particularly in low-income countries where the effects are most pronounced. These findings underscore the need for policy interventions to promote healthy internet usage and mitigate potential negative mental health impacts.
Determining Accounting Undergraduates' Intention to Become Shariah Auditors in Malaysia: A Theory of Planned Behavior Approach
Authors: Ahmad Maizatul Akmam , Mohamad Azlinda , Mohamad Aznizai , Mohamad Nor Raihan , Mohamad Azlizan Adila
Published: January 2025

This study investigates accounting students’ intention to become Shariah auditors based on the Theory of Planned Behavior encompassing attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control. It identifies the key factors influencing this career intention. Employing data of 127 accounting students across three Malaysian universities and utilizing analysis through Smart PLS, the study reveals that subjective norms and perceived behavioral control significantly impact students' intention to become Shariah auditors. These findings provide valuable insights for universities to enhance accounting curricula and programs, ultimately fostering a workforce proficient in Shariah principles and auditing. Additionally, the findings of the study aid in the development of skilled and competent Shariah auditors equipped to address the growing demands of the Islamic finance sector, thus benefiting academia, the industry, and future practitioners.
Walasuji Sulapa Eppa’na: Integrating Philosophical Values into Sustainable Development in the Land of To Kaili
Authors: Saleh Muhammad , Mulyati Ahda , Sirajuddin Zaenal
Published: January 2025

Walasuji - Sulapa Eppa'na is a cultural symbol of the Bugis-Makassar ethnic group in South Sulawesi, rich in philosophical values that embody spirituality, identity, mutual cooperation, and human responsibility in preserving nature. Its geometric pattern, composed of stacked quadrilaterals resembling rhombuses, serves not only as an aesthetic ornament but also symbolises the human journey towards perfection and the relationship with God. This concept represents the four main elements of life: God, humanity, the sky, the earth, and everything within it. However, in the Palu Valley, with the history of Bugis-Makassar ethnic migration, these philosophical values have begun to degrade due to globalisation, acculturation of forms, materials, functions, preferences, and the younger generation’s diminishing understanding of their ancestral traditions. As a result, Walasuji - Sulapa Eppa'na has become increasingly rare in the wedding ceremonies of the Bugis-Makassar-Kaili ethnic community, known as “To Kaili.” This research employs a qualitative method by exploring a single phenomenon, which is then analysed descriptively to understand the degradation of the cultural symbol Walasuji - Sulapa Eppa'na. The research objects are users of Walasuji structures, with Sulapa Eppa'na samples selected using purposive and incidental sampling techniques. The study aims to analyse the impact of changes on the preservation of Walasuji - Sulapa Eppa'na and explore the potential revitalisation of its values in urban development. The findings reveal that despite the degradation, the Bugis-Makassar-Kaili ethnic community continues to strive to preserve their cultural identity, including the responsibility of safeguarding nature. This study recommends integrating the values of Walasuji - Sulapa Eppa'na into urban development to achieve sustainable development.
The Most Important Factor in Public Health Work: From Visiting Nurses to Public Health Nurses in Forsyth County, NC, 1905 - 1930
Authors: Caron Simone M.
Published: January 2025

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The Study of Strengthening Skills in High School Chemistry Micro-Lattice Teaching
Authors: Zhang Ziyu , Sun Yuhang , Zhao Wenxu , Cui Yuhao , Sun Lin
Published: January 2025

At present, many chemistry normal students in China know little about strengthening skills and how to use intensive skills in teaching. However, to be a good chemistry teacher, you must master the strengthening skills. Because the appropriate and reasonable use of strengthening skills in chemistry class can focus students' attention, help students to maintain correct learning behavior, and inhibit or improve bad learning behavior. Chemistry micro-grid teaching is a practical training activity, which can effectively exercise and improve the various teaching skills of chemistry teachers or normal university students. After micro-teaching, normal university students can effectively improve and enhance their own teaching skills in a relatively short period of time. This paper introduces the research status of chemistry micro-lattice teaching and strengthening skills, briefly expounds the related concepts of chemistry micro-lattice teaching and reinforcement skills, and analyzes the individual cases of cultivating strengthening skills through chemistry micro-lattice teaching.
Research on the Import Skills Based on Micro-Teaching in Junior Middle School
Authors: Cui Yuhao , Sun Yuhang , Zhao Wenxu , Zhang Ziyu , Sun Lin
Published: January 2025

Attaching importance to the improvement of teachers' skills and qualities and strengthening the construction of teachers' ranks are the foundation of consolidating education and the source of education. As a new training method of teaching skills, micro-teaching provides support for the cultivation of classroom teaching skills of normal university students and promotes the implementation of teaching skills training of normal university students. At present, in the actual teaching, teachers' import skills still need to be strengthened. Therefore, this paper selects the import skills in micro-teaching, combined with the specific teaching content cases in junior high school chemistry, to explore the application of import skills.
On spherical shells containing all the zeros of a quaternionic polynomial
Authors: Milovanović Gradimir V. , Mir Abdullah , Thoker Wasim Ahmad , Bhat Ashiq Hussain
Published: January 2025

The goal of this paper is to find spherical shells that contain all of the zeros of a unilateral polynomial with quaternionic coefficients. These bounds are derived using Geršgorin-type results for the norms of the eigenvalues of a quaternionic matrix and matrix similarity. In addition to yielding some interesting implications, our results also bring certain classical results of Diaz–Barrero, Egozcue, Bidkham, and others into the quaternionic setting.
Weil representations of twisted loop groups of type A

n

(2)
Authors: Chen Yanze , Zhu Yongchang
Published: January 2025

We construct Weil representations of twisted loop groups of type

A
n

(
2
)

{A_{n}^{(2)}}

over local fields. We prove that the associated cover of the twisted loop group
is the two fold metaplectic cover of the affine Kac–Moody group of type

A
n

(
2
)

{A_{n}^{(2)}}

given by Patnaik and Puskas.
On the stabilizer of the graph of linear functions over finite fields
Authors: Smaldore Valentino , Zanella Corrado , Zullo Ferdinando
Published: January 2025

In this paper we will study the action of

𝔽

q
n

2
×
2

{\mathbb{F}_{q^{n}}^{2\times 2}}

on the graph of an

𝔽
q

{{{\mathbb{F}}_{q}}}

-linear function of

𝔽

q
n

{{{\mathbb{F}}_{q^{n}}}}

to itself. In particular, we will see that, under certain combinatorial assumptions, its stabilizer (together with the sum and product of matrices) is a field. We will also give some examples where this is not the case. We will also connect such a stabilizer to the right idealizer of the rank-metric code defined by the linear function, and give some structural results in the case where the polynomials are partially scattered.
Bounding the number of p'-degree characters from below
Authors: Keller Thomas Michael , Yang Yong
Published: January 2025

Let G be a finite group of order divisible by a prime p
and let

P
∈

Syl
p

⁡

(
G
)

{P\in{\operatorname{Syl}}_{p}(G)}

.
We prove a recent conjecture by Hung stating that

|

Irr

p
′

⁡

(
G
)

|

≥

exp
⁡

(

P
/

P
′

)

-
1

p
-
1

+

2
⁢

p
-
1

-
1

{|{\operatorname{Irr}}_{p^{\prime}}(G)|\geq\frac{\exp(P/P^{\prime})-1}{p-1}+2%
\sqrt{p-1}-1}

.
Let

a
≥
2

{a\geq 2}

be an integer and suppose that

p
a

{p^{a}}

does not exceed the exponent of the center of P.
We also show that the number of conjugacy classes of elements of G for which

p
a

{p^{a}}

is the exact p-part of their order is at least

p

a
-
1

{p^{a-1}}

.
Lower bounds for the number of number fields with Galois group GL2(𝔽ℓ)
Authors: Ray Anwesh
Published: January 2025

Let

ℓ
≥
5

{\ell\geq 5}

be a prime number and let

𝔽
ℓ

{\mathbb{F}_{\ell}}

denote the finite field with

ℓ

{\ell}

elements. We show that the number of Galois extensions of the rationals with Galois group isomorphic to

GL
2

⁡

(

𝔽
ℓ

)

{\operatorname{GL}_{2}(\mathbb{F}_{\ell})}

and absolute discriminant bounded above by X is asymptotically at least

X

ℓ
/

(

12
⁢

(

ℓ
-
1

)

⁢
#
⁢

GL
2

⁡

(

𝔽
ℓ

)

)

log
⁡
X

{\frac{X^{{\ell}/({12(\ell-1)\#\operatorname{GL}_{2}(\mathbb{F}_{\ell})})}}{%
\log X}}

. We also obtain a similar result for the number of surjective homomorphisms

ρ
:

Gal
⁡

(

ℚ
¯

/
ℚ

)

→

GL
2

⁡

(

𝔽
ℓ

)

{\rho:\operatorname{Gal}(\bar{\mathbb{Q}}/\mathbb{Q})\rightarrow\operatorname{%
GL}_{2}(\mathbb{F}_{\ell})}

ordered by the prime to

ℓ

{\ell}

part of the Artin conductor of ρ.
The ranks of (a,b)-Fibonacci sequences and congruences for certain partition functions and Ramanujan's mock theta functions
Authors: Xia Ernest X. W.
Published: January 2025

In this paper, employing some identities due to Newman, we present a new method for discovering infinite families of congruences and strange congruences
for

c
⁢

(
n
)

{c(n)}

which is defined by

∑

n
=
0

∞

c
⁢

(
n
)

⁢

q
n

=

∏

k
=
1

∞

(

1
-

q
k

)

r

⁢

(

1
-

q

k
⁢
t

)

s

.

\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}c(n)q^{n}=\prod_{k=1}^{\infty}(1-q^{k})^{r}(1-q^{kt})^{s}.

Here

r
,
s
,
t

{r,s,t}

are some
integers with

t
>
1

{t>1}

. By our method, in order to discover infinite families of congruences modulo M for

c
⁢

(
n
)

{c(n)}

,
it suffices to compute the ranks of

(
a
,
b
)

{(a,b)}

-Fibonacci sequences modulo M. As applications,
we establish many infinite families of congruences and strange congruences for some Ramanujan’s mock theta functions and certain partition functions,
such as, a partition function related to mock theta function

ω
⁢

(
q
)

{\omega(q)}

and broken k-diamond partitions.
Cylindrical ample divisors on Du Val del Pezzo surfaces
Authors: Sawahara Masatomo
Published: January 2025

The existence of polarized cylinders in normal projective varieties corresponds to admitting non-trivial

𝔾
a

{\mathbb{G}_{a}}

-action on their affine cones defined by the polarized pairs.
Note that a criterion for polarized cylinders in smooth del Pezzo surfaces is studied.
Hence, we observe the existing condition of polarized cylinders in del Pezzo surfaces with at worst Du Val singularities.
Let S be a del Pezzo surface with at worst Du Val singularities of degree

≥
3

{\geq 3}

.
We then construct an H-polar cylinder for any ample

ℚ

{\mathbb{Q}}

-divisor H on S.
n-tilting pairs and n-cotilting subcategories over comma categories
Authors: Yuan Yuan , He Jian , Wu Dejun , Wang Yongduo
Published: January 2025

Let

𝒜

{\mathcal{A}}

and

ℬ

{\mathcal{B}}

be abelian categories, and

𝐓
:

𝒜
→
ℬ

{\mathbf{T}:\mathcal{A}\rightarrow\mathcal{B}}

be a left exact additive functor. Then one has a comma category

(

ℬ
↓
𝐓

)

{(\mathcal{B}{\downarrow}\mathbf{T})}

. Under some natural assumptions, we prove that

(
𝒳
,
𝒴
)

{(\mathcal{X},\mathcal{Y})}

and

(

𝒳
′

,

𝒴
′

)

{(\mathcal{X}^{\prime},\mathcal{Y}^{\prime})}

are n-tilting pairs in

𝒜

{\mathcal{A}}

and

ℬ

{\mathcal{B}}

, respectively, if and only if

(

𝔇

𝒳
′

𝒳

,

𝔇

𝒴
′

𝒴

)

{(\mathfrak{D}^{\mathcal{X}}_{\mathcal{X}^{\prime}},\mathfrak{D}^{\mathcal{Y}}%
_{\mathcal{Y}^{\prime}})}

is an n-tilting pair in

(

ℬ
↓
𝐓

)

{(\mathcal{B}{\downarrow}\mathbf{T})}

. Furthermore, we also show that

𝒳

{\mathcal{X}}

and

𝒴

{\mathcal{Y}}

are n-cotilting subcategories of

𝒜

{\mathcal{A}}

and

ℬ

{\mathcal{B}}

, respectively, if and only if

𝔇
𝒴
𝒳

{\mathfrak{D}^{\mathcal{X}}_{\mathcal{Y}}}

is an n-cotilting subcategory of

(

ℬ
↓
𝐓

)

{(\mathcal{B}{\downarrow}\mathbf{T})}

. Finally, we construct cotilting cotorsion pairs over

(

ℬ
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Uniqueness theorems in the steady vibration problems of the Moore–Gibson–Thompson thermoporoelasticity
Authors: Svanadze Merab
Published: January 2025

In this paper, the linear model of Moore–Gibson–Thompson thermoporoelasticity is considered and the governing equations of motion and
steady vibrations are given. The basic system of equations of steady vibrations with respect to the displacement vector, the changes
of temperature and fluid pressure are proposed. Then the radiation conditions are established and Green’s first identity is obtained. Finally, on the basis of
this identity, the uniqueness theorems for classical solutions of the boundary value problems of steady vibrations in the theory of MGT thermoporoelaticity are proved.
Diversification of the educator workforce: toward communities of practice and integrated networks of care
Authors: Holbert Romena , Reyes Ganiva , Flick Belinda L. , Bowman Connie , Clements Trey , Schwartz Tammy , Agiro Christa , McIntosh Novea , Nenonene Rochonda , Sumerfield Sandra
Published: January 2025

Diversification of the Educator Workforce (DEW) is an urgent need requiring intervention to push against many deeply entrenched systemic barriers (Chapman, Anne. 2021. Opening doors: Strategies for advancing racial diversity in Wisconsin’s teacher workforce. Wisconsin Policy Forum. Available at: https://wispolicyforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/OpeningDoors_FullReport.pdf; James, Weade & Jacqueline Rodriguez. 2020. The use of networked improvement communities in educator preparation programs to improve teacher shortage and diversity. Success in High-Need Schools Journal 16(1). 10–22). This collaborative autoethnographic case study (see e.g., Chang Heewon, Ngunjiri Faith & Hernandez Kathy-Ann. 2016. Collaborative autoethnography. New York: Routledge) illustrates how a group of individuals across institutions collaborated to dismantle barriers to students who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) entering the educator workforce. More specifically, this study reveals how members embodied a collaborative and non-competitive approach to overcoming systemic barriers that BIPOC teacher candidates experience. Through this collaborative approach, the unique contributions of members were evident, and tenets of critical consciousness and feminist theory supported the development of an integrated network of care (Reyes, Ganiva. 2021. Integrated networks of care: Supporting teachers who care for Latina mothering students. Critical Studies in Education 62(4). 471–485). This case study identifies positive impacts of communal support of DEW workers and illuminates invisibilized labor of professional stakeholders and BIPOC students.
Results of the first round of the 2024 parliamentary elections in Lithuania
Authors:   Institute of Europe, Russian Academy of Sciences, Guseletov Boris
Published: January 2025

The article presents results of the first round of parliamentary elections held in Lithuania on 13 October 2024. Positions of the leading political parties are analysed, compared to their results in the
previous 2020 elections. Situation in the country's party and political system on the eve of elections is explored. Position of the party that won the first round of the elections, as well as its leader, who has a good chance of becoming a new Prime Minister, is presented. A forecast is given on how the results of these set of elections will affect the policy of a new Lithuanian government.
Possible risks for Russian fishing industry in the Baltic Sea (the EU aspect)
Authors:   Institute of Europe of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Kolesnikova Marina
Published: January 2025

On 13 September 2024, the European Commission announced a planned revision of the tools used in the EU to address unsustainable fishing practices and adjust the rules for introduction of restrictive measures for fishing of third countries. In the EU, they can be accused of irrational use of fish stocks, geographical distribution of which makes them accessible both to the association and to these countries. According to the EC, such stocks are of common interest to the parties and it is necessary to manage them in the formats proposed by the EU. The changes under consideration correlate in time and content with the claims made in July 2024 by a number of EU countries to Russia regarding extraction of certain fish species in the Baltic Sea. The EU develops unilateral activities in the Baltic region in other environmental areas without participation of Russia. An ambiguous situation emerges, in which Russia can be accused of misconduct in the marine basin, as well as of unwillingness to cooperate on this issue. At the same time, Russia’s opportunities for interaction, i.e. through international organisations, are artificially limited.
The necessity and preconditions for a new route of Russian oil exports through Iran to the Indian ocean
Authors:   Institute of Europe, Russian Academy of Sciences, Fazelianov Envarbik
Published: January 2025

The main reason for the idea of building a new oil pipeline through Iran is Russia's turn in its foreign trade towards East and South against the backdrop of Western anti-Russian sanctions. The task to increase Russian exports demands a construction of new oil pipelines – the most reliable and cheapest means to transport this valuable energy resource.
Likely foreign policy priorities of Donald Trump’s incoming administration in the United States regarding the European Union
Authors:   Institute of Europe, Russian Academy of Sciences, Sharikov Pavel
Published: January 2025

The article focuses on the likely foreign policy priorities of Donald Trump’s incoming administration in the United States regarding the European Union. It examines Trump’s appointments to key positions in the foreign policy sector and their positions on the key international issues. Despite the anticipated cooling of bilateral relations, a number of arguments suggest that cooperation on significant areas, which has developed over the past four years, is likely to continue. In particular, this includes strategic competition with China, energy security, and collaboration within NATO. Cooperation with the EU may become more pragmatic due to shared challenges and threats, such as the conflict in Ukraine and China’s growing influence on the global stage.
Results of the second round of 2024 parliamentary elections in Lithuania
Authors:   Institute of Europe, Russian Academy of Sciences, Guseletov Boris
Published: January 2025

The article presents results of the second round of parliamentary elections held in the Republic of Lithuania on October 27, 2024. Main features of the pre-election situation in Lithuania are analyzed. Analysis of the process of forming a new government coalition and its main positions in domestic and foreign policy is presented. A forecast is given of how the results of elections will affect relations between Russia and the Republic of Lithuania.
Regional Naval Headquarters CTF Baltic in East Germany: Military-Political and Legal Aspects
Authors:   Institute of Europe, Russian Academy of Sciences, Danilov Dmitry
Published: January 2025

On October 21, 2024, the opening ceremony of regional naval headquarters CTF Baltic was held in Rostock, East Germany. It was formed on October, 1, on the basis of Bundeswehr situational center transformed to a multinational monitoring, analysis and control structure. This has become one of the acute topics in Russian-German relations, including CTF Baltic's compliance with 1990 Treaty on Final Settlement with Respect to Germany. The article examines issues related to assessment of the Federal Republic of Germany's decision to transform its naval headquarters into a new, multinational control and management structure integrated into NATO military planning system.
Security issues in Sweden and Finland: 2024
Authors:   Institute of Europe, Russian Academy of Sciences, Plevako Natalia
Published: January 2025

The article discusses the problem of joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) by two Nordic countries – Finland and Sweden. Obvious and hidden reasons for the fateful decisions of these countries are revealed. Immediate and long-term consequences of this step for these countries themselves, the Northern European region and the world as a whole are assessed. Events related to joining NATO are shown in the context of internal political struggle aggravation and new challenges caused by globalization.
Norwegian-Finnish relations in the sphere of defense and security
Authors:   Institute of Europe, Russian Academy of Sciences, Skripka Ivan
Published: January 2025

The article examines key aspects of Norwegian-Finnish cooperation in the field of defense and security in the context of modern geopolitical changes, including Finland's accession to NATO and militarization of Northern Europe. The role of joint military exercises, intelligence sharing and protection of critical infrastructure in strengthening bilateral cooperation is emphasized. The article analyzes the challenges for Russia associated with the strengthening of NATO's military infrastructure in the Arctic and Baltic region and assesses the prospects for further cooperation between Finland and Norway within NATO and the EU. The author concludes that it is necessary to adapt Russia's strategy to maintain stability in the region.
EU Withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty
Authors:   Institute of Europe, Russian Academy of Science, Domanov Aleksey
Published: January 2025

The difference of opinions among EU member states regarding the Energy Charter Treaty modernisation has not prevented the European Commission from shaping a consolidated EU stance and disclosing it at one of the parties’ regular conferences on December 3, 2024. Simultaneous withdrawal from the agreement, to which most EU governments had been committed, helped the EU to retain its bargaining power in energy-related FDI regulation. This grouping's cohesion has not been weakened by an influential coalition seeking to favour renewable energy sources over fossil fuel. The state of affairs in the area has been analysed, including its effect on the European enterprises of Russian business groups.
Religious-political situation in the Baltic countries
Authors:   Institute of European Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Shimanskaya Olga
Published: January 2025

The socio-religious situation in the multi-ethnic and multi-confessional Baltic countries (Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia) becomes increasingly unsettled. The crisis in international relations and sanction pressure on the Russian Federation negatively influence the status of the Russian Orthodoxy in these countries. The purpose of the article is to show specifics of the situation in each country and to propose scenarios of possible development of the religious-political situation.
Norwegian armed forces broaden the capacity of their communication systems in the Extreme North
Authors:   Institute of Europe of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Grinyaev Sergey
Published: January 2025

The armed forces of NATO countries are actively increasing their technical capabilities related to ensuring reliable communication and control in high latitudes. Norway has not only initiated a project to create its own cosmodrome beyond the Arctic Circle on the Air Force base Andøya, but also implemented a project to form its own orbital constellation of communications satellites, allowing to organize and maintain stable broadband communications in extreme Arctic conditions.
Approaches of European political scientists to future security systems
Authors:   Institute of Europe, Russian Academy of Sciences, Sindeev Alexei
Published: January 2025

The monograph identified and analyzed structural elements of future security systems. These elements are contained in the scientific works of Russian, Swiss, Austrian, German and Italian political scientists in the period from June 2022 to October 2024. Based on the elements, current variants of security systems with dominant consensus tendencies and with dominant differences have been formulated. The result makes it possible to control the development of future security systems. The monograph may be of interest to those concerned with regional and global problems.
Communication provision of antiterrorist activities of the European Union in the 21st century
Authors:   Institute of Europe, Russian Academy of Sciences, Bazarkina Darya
Published: January 2025

The monograph aims to assess the role of communication provision in the antiterrorism activities of the European Union from 2001 to the present. To do this, it was necessary to identify the main features of communication provision and formulate its scientifically based definition. The author analyzes the communication aspect of three branches of terrorism – far-left, far-right and quasi-religious, and also identifies the threat of using artificial intelligence in the psychological manipulation of terrorists. Main result of the study is an assessment of the nature of communication provision for the work of EU antiterrorism agencies. The monograph includes updated and supplemented results of the author’s dissertation research for the degree of Doctor of Political Sciences «The role of communication provision in the antiterrorist activities of the European Union».