bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effects of Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson’s Disease on Associative Learning of Verbal and Non-Verbal Information by Trial and Error or with Corrective Feedback
Authors: Leimbach Friederike , Atkinson-Clement Cyril , Socorro Pieter , Jahanshahi Marjan
Published: March 2022

Background:

Parkinson’s disease (PD) and subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation (STN-DBS) are both known to induce cognitive changes.

Objective:

The aim of our study was to investigate the impact of STN-DBS on two forms of conditional associative learning (CAL), trial and error or corrective feedback learning, which differed in difficulty to test the load-dependency hypothesis of the cognitive effects of STN-DBS in PD.

Methods:

We recruited two groups of PD patients, those who had STN-DBS surgery bilaterally ( n = 24) and a second unoperated group ( n = 9) who were assessed on two versions of a task of visual CAL involving either a more difficult trial and error learning or a relatively easier corrective feedback learning. Each task was completed twice by both groups, On and Off STN-DBS for the operated group and a first and second time by the unoperated group.

Results:

With STN-DBS Off, corrective feedback learning was superior to trial and error CAL, but not with STN-DBS On. The unoperated PD group had improved performance during the second assessment. To control for the improvement observed with repeated assessment in the PD control group, we split the STN-DBS group into two subgroups based on the condition of the first assessment ( Off first vs. On first). While we found no STN-DBS effects for the Off first subgroup (N = 14), we observed improved performance during the second STN-DBS Off session for the On first subgroup (N = 10).

Conclusion:

The findings suggest that in PD, STN-DBS interferes with use of corrective feedback and its integration in the conditional associative learning process. Also STN stimulation affected the ability of operated patients to resolve proactive interference during learning of the arbitrary visual associations by trial and error or with corrective feedback.
Urinary levels of energy metabolism hormones in association with the proportional intake of maternal milk and weight gain in very preterm neonates
Authors: Mehta R. , Petrova A.
Published: March 2022

BACKGROUND: This study prospectively investigated the levels of energy metabolism hormones in very preterm neonates to identify their change over time and association with intake of maternal milk as well as weight gain velocity. METHODS: We measured and compared the leptin, adiponectin, ghrelin, and insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-1) levels in the urine of 70 very preterm neonates, before the initiation of any enteral feeding (baseline level) and twice within 14 days on full enteral feeding (FEF). Regression models identified the role of intake of maternal milk on the levels of the tested energy metabolism hormones in the enteral-fed infants. We also analyzed the adequacy of the weight gain velocity defined by the fetal-infant growth reference (FIGR). Additionally, we collected and analyzed the infants’ clinical and feeding characteristics during the birth hospitalization. RESULTS: The preterm infants’ baseline levels of the energy metabolism hormones significantly predicted their increase at the end of two weeks of observation on FEF. The leptin level was associated with increased intake of maternal milk, whereas the feeding volume was associated with increased ghrelin and IGF-1, and decreased leptin and adiponectin. Infants with comparable FIGR had higher leptin levels than those with inadequate weight gain velocity. CONCLUSION: Early postnatal levels of leptin, adiponectin, ghrelin, and IGF-1 predicted the increase of these hormones in the fully enteral fed very preterm neonates. Moreover, greater intake of maternal milk by the study infants contributed to an increased leptin-associated weight gain velocity.
Trends in premature cerebrovascular disease mortality in the Polish population aged 25-64 years, 2000-2016
Authors: Cicha-Mikołajczyk Alicja
Published: March 2022

Background. Many scientific reports have shown a decrease in total cerebrovascular disease (CeVD) mortality over the past few decades, but too little attention has been paid to premature mortality. CeVD accounted for 22.5% and 17.8% of premature cardiovascular disease deaths in Poland, in 2000 and 2016, respectively.
Objective. The aim of the study was to analyse premature CeVD mortality in the Polish population in the recent years, the dynamics of its changes and the potential factors that may have contributed to the decline in mortality. The main goal of the study was to overview the levels and trends in premature CeVD mortality with an emphasis on haemorrhagic, ischaemic and unspecified (not specified as haemorrhagic or ischaemic) stroke.
Material and methods. The analysis was based on a database of the Central Statistical Office of Poland and included data from 2000-2016 on premature cerebrovascular deaths occurring between 25 and 64 years of age (N=104,786). CeVD and haemorrhagic, ischaemic or unspecified stroke were coded with ICD-10 codes I60-I69, I61-I62, I63 and I64, respectively.
The analysis included assessment of CeVD deaths distribution and evaluation of age-specific mortality rates in 10-year age groups and age-standardised mortality rates (SMR) in the age group 25-64 years, separately for men and women. Trends in SMRs have been studied in the period 2000-2016.
Results. The number of CeVD deaths decreased by 32.8% in men and 48.8% in women. There was a two-fold decline in CeVD mortality: from 59 to 29 male and from 30 to 12 female per 100,000. In addition, a 2-year increase in the median age of CeVD death was observed (Men: 56.4 to 58.4 years, Women: 56.4 to 58.7 years, p<0.001). A statistically significant decline in mortality (per 100,000) was also noticed for haemorrhagic stroke (Men: 18.7 to 10.4; Women: 9.6 to 3.8), ischaemic stroke (Men: 11.8 to 8.4; Women: 4.7 to 3.0) and unspecified stroke (Men: 19.7 to 3.5; Women: 9.1 to 1.3).
Conclusions. A substantial decline in premature CeVD mortality was observed in the period 2000-2016. Additionally, the number of deaths that could not be classified as haemorrhagic or ischaemic stroke death decreased significantly.
The increasingly widespread use of new post-stroke therapies and their availability make it possible to expect a further decrease in CeVD mortality. However, the necessary actions should be taken to compensate for the disparities in CeVD mortality between men and women.
Analysis of diabetic patients hospitalizations in Poland by gender, age and place of residence
Authors: Goryński Paweł
Published: March 2022

Background. There are few updated data on rates of hospital mortality of diabetic patients and length of their hospital stay on a country level. To determine such rates we provided analysis using claims data from a Nationwide General Hospital Morbidity Study carried out by the National Institute of Public Health – National Institute of Hygiene (NIPHNIH) in Warsaw from 2010 to 2018.
Objective. The aim of the study was to analyze the nine years changes of in-hospital morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients and length of hospital stay using a comparative approach by gender, age and place of residence.
Material and methods. The data on all patients from general hospitals in Poland treated because of diabetes were taken from a nationwide database, kept since 1979 by the Department for Monitoring and Analyses of Population Health of NIPH-NIH. This database contains information gathered under the Statistical Research Program of Public Statistics. Hospitalization rates were used to evaluate the ‘hospitalized’ incidence of diabetes (number of hospitalization cases due to diabetes per year by the analyzed unit of population). In-hospital mortality was calculated as the percentage of deceased patients out of all patients hospitalized due to diabetes.
Results. The number of cases and hospitalization rates of diabetic patients was rapidly declining by 18.8% for type 2 (E11) and 23.7% for type 1 (E10) diabetes. The downward tendency in the scope of hospitalization affected mainly older women and rural residents. Hospital mortality due to diabetes rose up dangerously to 3.77% exceeding the rates recorded eight years earlier.
Conclusions. The recent reduction in hospitalization rates of people with diabetes in Poland may be associated with an unexpected increase in hospital mortality.
Development and Evaluation of Telmisartan Self Nano Emulsifying System
Authors: P Srikanth Reddy , V Alagarsamy , P Subhash Chandra Bose , V Sruthi , D Saritha
Published: March 2022

Self nano-emulsifying system drug delivery system (SNEDDS) is promising for drugs of BCS class II. The objective of present study to develop self nano-emulsifying drug delivery system for Lipophillic drug Telmisartan (TEL) to enhance the oral bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drug. TEL is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) and antihypertensive drug. Screening of Surfactant, Co-surfactant is done by percent transmittance and is also observed for turbidity or phase separation visually. Pseudo ternary phase diagram are constructed to identify the self-emulsifying regions and also to establish the optimum concentration of oil, surfactant and co-surfactant. For prepared formulation further characterization studies are done. Various studies like FTIR, SEM, Particle size, zeta potential is carried out for prepared SNEDDS. Further they are formulated into tablets and evaluated. All the results obtained are found to be in limits. From the present study it is clear that SNEDDS can be formulated to improve the dissolution and oral bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drug Telmisartan.
Keywords: Bioavailability; poor water solubility; self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system;
telmisartan.
Participatory farmer research and exploring the phytobiome: Next steps for agricultural productivity growth
Authors: Zeigler Margaret M. , Steensland Ann
Published: March 2022

Agriculture and food systems must provide nutrition and agricultural products for nearly 10 billion people by 2050. Agriculture is a powerful economic driver, and by prioritizing agricultural productivity and innovation, food systems can become more resilient and improve the wider economy while generating employment. Yet, powerful solutions and approaches are needed that must move beyond “low-hanging fruit” when investing in low-income country agriculture systems. As part of the solution, we discuss innovations such as participatory research models from the International Potato Center (CIP) as well as how to unlock and harness existing plant genetics through the phytobiome.
Implementación de Comité de Pares Académicos como estrategia de apoyo en procesos de evaluación y acreditación de programas educativos
Authors: Gómez Andrade A. , Michel Valdivia E. , Retamoza Vega P. del R. , Romero Gastelú M.E.
Published: March 2022

El objetivo del presente artículo es proponer la implementación de un Comité de Pares Académicos al interior de las instituciones educativas como una herramienta de colaboración institucional en procesos de fortalecimiento académico. Esta propuesta se basa en la experiencia de la formación de un comité de pares establecido en la Universidad de Guadalajara desde hace 10 años. Este comité entre otras funciones, tiene una principal que es la de apoyar a los programas educativos a prepararse para someterse a los procesos de acreditación de los diferentes organismos de COPAES, entre ellos el Consejo Nacional de Acreditación en Informática y Computación A.C (CONAIC). La fortaleza de este Comité radica en que está integrado por los evaluadores expertos certificados por COPAES y CIIES. Estos pares colaboran compartiendo sus conocimientos y experiencias, apoyando a los programas educativos que no han sido acreditados previamente o bien, cuyos responsables aún no cuentan con la experiencia necesaria para realizar una adecuada autoevaluación. El Comité cuenta con una plataforma en línea que funciona como un repositorio de evidencias de los procesos de acreditación y que proporciona información valiosa en la toma de decisiones de la institución educativa.

The objective of this article is to propose the implementation of an Academic Peer Committee within educational institutions as a tool for institutional collaboration in academic strengthening processes. This proposal is based on the experience of forming a peer committee established at the University of Guadalajara 10 years ago. This committee, among other functions, has one that is to support educational programs to prepare to undergo the accreditation processes of the different COPAES organizations, including the National Council of Accreditation in Computing Science and Computing A.C (CONAIC). The strength of this Committee is that it is formed by certified expert evaluators by COPAES and CIIES. These members of the committee collaborate by sharing their knowledge and experiences, supporting educational programs that have not been previously accredited or whose leaders still do not have the necessary experience to carry out an adequate selfassessment. The Committee has an online platform that works as a repository of evidence of accreditation processes and that provides valuable information in the decision making of the educational institution.
Development of emotional responsiveness of primary schoolchildren with disabilities through theatrical activities
Authors:   South Ural State Humanitarian Pedagogical University, Druzhinina Lilia A. , Korobintseva Maria S. ,   South Ural State Humanitarian Pedagogical University, Lapshina Lyubov M. ,   South Ural State Humanitarian Pedagogical University, Tsilitsky Vitaly S. ,   South Ural State Humanitarian Pedagogical University, Osipova Larisa B. ,   South Ural State Humanitarian Pedagogical University, Lysova Anna A. ,   South Ural State Humanitarian Pedagogical University
Published: March 2022

Introduction. Today, the education system makes high demands on the quality of mental development of junior schoolchildren with mental retardation (hereinafter referred to as PD), for whom it is the emotional sphere that remains the main correctional and developmental basis, and age characteristics remain an effective basis for correcting the manifestation of delayed development. In this regard, the scientific and pedagogical community is in constant search of effective approaches and forms of development of the emotional sphere of children with mental retardation, which constitute the foundation of correctional and compensatory influence. Aim of the study: substantiation of the effectiveness of the development of emotional responsiveness, as the main indicator of the emotional sphere of children with disabilities in the process of organized theatrical activities. Research methodology and techniques. The study examined the manifestations of emotions and feelings of feelings arising as a result of an emotional response and understanding of perceived, emotionally colored information. 59 students of compensatory orientation of the third year of study took part in the experiment, a total of 59 people with mental retardation: the experimental group (EG) in the amount of 30 people (n = 30) and the control group (CG) in the amount of 29 people (n = 29). To study the cognitive, emotional-motivational, behavioral component of emotional responsiveness, the following techniques were used: "Conversation about a story" (A.A. Melik-Pashaev), "Conversation on a work of fiction" (S.V. Kutyavina), expressive reading of a poem. Results. In the course of the experimental work, significant differences were revealed in the formation of the general level of emotional responsiveness among students with CRD, so as a result of the control experiment, positive changes were recorded in the EG (Uemp.3 ** = 288; р≤0.05). In the CG, such changes were absent, there are no grounds for stating the general group positive dynamics (Uemp.4 = 364.5; Ucrit. = 326). Conclusion. The results obtained allow us to confirm the hypothesis that as a result of specially organized correctional and developmental work, through the development and implementation of the methodological aspect of theatrical activity in the educational process, there is an effective development of the emotional responsiveness of junior schoolchildren with mental retardation, as the main indicator of the emotional sphere.
Study of institutional and professional loyalty features in future engineers
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Chernyakevich Elena Yu.
Published: March 2022

Introduction. Increasing professional loyalty attracts to the organization not only specialists that are qualified, but also committed employees that are involved, interested, motivated for long-term relations with the organization, those of high moral convictions that contribute to the adequate moral decisions in complicated professional backgrounds. The purpose of the study is to study the institutional loyalty, involvement in professional activities, as well as ideas about the organization of engineering students working in the profession and studying in the master’s program. Materials and methods. The study involved 196 students of the University of Architecture and Civil Engineering in St. Petersburg (98 females and 98 males) studying under the “Construction” Master’s program and working in the construction industry. The average age of the research subjects was 23 years, the average work experience in the current organization was 1 year 3 months. Methods: Utrecht Engagement Scale by A. Bakker, W. Shaufeli; WACMQ method (Workplace affective commitment multidimensional questionnaire) by Morin A. J. S. to measure the level of affective commitment to the workplace; test of unfinished sentences “For me, the organization is…”. Methods of mathematical statistics: Pearson correlation analysis, cluster analysis (Ward’s method), Student’s t-test for independent samples. Results. The results of the study allow to identify new facts of institutional loyalty of young specialists working in the construction industry and not having extensive professional experience. It has been determined that the degree of “involvement” in professional activities among the respondents, like energy, commitment, absorption in activities is not fully expressed. The respondents tend to have a pragmatic attitude towards their organizations. First of all, they see the organization as a platform for career growth and professional experience. At the same time, the employees demonstrate an ambivalent emotional attitude towards the organization: both positive and negative. Young people will be committed to their organization if it provides them with the opportunity to fully pursue what they love and promote their careers (r= 0.25, р ≤ 0.01). The older the employee, the more diligently he or she solves the problems of the organization, the more client-oriented and loyal to the profession he or she becomes (r= 0.15, р ≤ 0.01). The employee’s negative emotions in relation to his or her work reduce his or her professional loyalty and commitment to the organization in which he or she works (r= – 0.14, р ≤ 0.05). Conclusion. The employees’ institutional loyalty is the organization’s competitive advantage. However, the institutional loyalty of an employee may fail to be formed if it is not fed as early as at the stage of training at an educational institution when forming professional commitment.
Efficiency of using AR-assistant for teaching drawing skills
Authors:   Far Eastern Federal University, Gavrilova Tatyana A. , Bazhina Polina S. ,   Far Eastern Federal University, Kuprienko Alexander A. ,   Far Eastern Federal University, Fisun Tatyana V. ,   Far Eastern Federal University
Published: March 2022

Introduction. In connection with the steady growth in the world of the number of implementation of various kinds of educational applications based on augmented reality (AR) and publications on their effectiveness in relation to student performance, the need for experimental research in this area is growing. The pedagogical examination of AR-textbooks is complicated by the lack of empirical data to assess the actual effectiveness of the use of innovative tools in teaching. The aim of this study was to study how effective the use of augmented reality aids for the formation of draw skills is. Materials and methods. The study was organized as a pilot experiment: the control group learned to draw a sketch of a tiger's figure by copying a step-by-step guide (step-by-step table) printed on paper, and the experimental group performed it using the author's AR marker application. The quality of sketches performed (actual and delayed for a week), levels of subjectively perceived fatigue and cognitive load were considered as learning outcomes. The quality of the sketches was assessed by an expert with an art education. The levels of fatigue and cognitive load were assessed using self-rating scales. Primary results were analyzed using the Student's t-test and the paired Student's t-test. The reliability of self-rating scales was assessed using the Cronbach alpha coefficient. 38 students of the pedagogical bachelor degree took part in the experiment. Research results. The results obtained showed the equivalence of the sketches of the figure of the animal made using the AR-manual and the paper guide. It was also found that the levels of subjectively perceived fatigue, internal and external cognitive load were comparable in both groups, but the relevant load was higher in the AR-aid group (p=0,004). Conclusions. The results obtained in the study contribute to the development of expert criteria for evaluating teaching aids using augmented reality technology. These criteria already now include the presence of equivalence, and even better - an increase in the educational success of students in comparison with other means and methods of teaching, as well as a decrease in extraneous and an increase in relevant cognitive loads.
Training teachers in the design of experimental tasks for the development of students’ science literacy
Authors:   Perm State Humanitarian Pedagogical University, Vlasova Irina N. , Dubas Galina I. ,   Perm State Humanitarian Pedagogical University, Hudyakova Anna V. ,   Perm State Humanitarian Pedagogical University
Published: March 2022

Introduction. An analysis of the results of international comparative studies showed that the use of experimental tasks in the educational process ensures that students achieve higher levels of science literacy. The research purpose is to study the technology of designing experimental tasks for the development of students’ science literacy to improve teachers’ professional competencies in the field of monitoring, control and evaluation of the quality of students’ educational achievements, taking into account modern international standards. Methods. Theoretical methods included as follows: content analysis of scientific and methodological literature on the formation of students’ science literacy; generalization of the analysis of results of Russian schoolchildren’s participation in international studies. Observation, pedagogical experiment and questioning were used as empirical methods. When developing diagnostic tools, the structure of teachers’ professional competencies was considered as a combination of three components: knowledge, skills and practical experience. Statistical processing of the results of the pedagogical experiment was carried out using the sign test (G-criterion). The study involved 102 teachers from educational institutions of the Perm Krai (Russian Federation). Research results. A technology for designing experimental tasks for the development of students’ science literacy was developed and tested, and a typology of experimental tasks was described. The results of the pedagogical experiment on testing the task design technology revealed the development of a cognitive component of teachers’ professional competencies (with a significance level α=5% Gemp<Gcr, 47<72). All participants in the experiment demonstrated a positive trend in the development of the ability to analyze PISA tasks and correlate them with the main components of science literacy (with a significance level α=5% Gemp<Gcr, 65<102). Conclusion. The conducted research makes it possible to draw a conclusion about the effectiveness of the developed approaches to the design of experimental tasks. Using the design technology, teachers can prepare formative and summative assessment tasks for the systematic development of students’ science literacy.
Non-Mammary Metastasis To Breast; A Diagnostic Challenge
Authors: Hameed Marium , Mushtaq Sajid , Hassan Usman , Hussain Mudassar , Sheikh Umar Nisar
Published: March 2022

Background: Non-mammary metastasis to the breast poses a diagnostic challenge for the pathologists especially when no prior history of non-mammary malignancy is provided. Since non-mammary metastasis is not a very common occurrence, there is a chance that it can be easily missed especially with overlapping morphology and unknown prior history of any malignancy.Methods: In total, 40 patients matching our inclusion criteria were identified through hospital information system in a 10-year period. Confirmatory stains were used to confirm the diagnosis.Results: The most common primary malignancy site was gastrointestinal tract comprising 35% of the metastasis. This was followed by small cell carcinomas (17.5%). In addition, in 72.5% of the patients, there was a known history of primary malignancy but only in 18 (45%) of the cases, the clinicians mentioned it on the biopsy request form. For the remaining cases (27.5%), the clinician was contacted after the verification of the report and was asked to evaluate the possibility of metastasis from the known primary site. Conclusion: Identifying the non-mammary metastasis is important at the time of initial diagnosis as it can prevent the patient from extensive surgery, which might not be needed, if it is not a primary breast tumor. Provision of prior history and use of immunohistochemical stains can aid in timely and accurate diagnosis.
Familial Fibroadenoma of Breast: A Case Series of Uncommon Presentation of a Common Disease
Authors: Koshariya Mahim , Khare Vidhu Shekhar , Patel Badri , Shukla Shikha , Gupta Aryesh K , Riyaz Mohammad , Kumar Gyanendra
Published: March 2022

Background: Fibroadenoma is the second most common tumour in the breast (after carcinoma) and is the most common tumour in women younger than 30 years. Multiple fibroadenomas (more than five lesions in one breast) are very uncommon and are considered disease. Familial bilateral multiple fibroadenoma is an exceedingly rare presentation with only one such case described earlier in medical literature where three siblings had multiple bilateral breast fibroadenomas. We report a case series of familial fibroadenomas present in four siblings, along with one case presenting with bilateral multiple fibroadenoma, which is first in the medical literature.Case Presentation: Fine needle Aspiration were suggestive of bilateral multiple fibroadenoma. Upon surgery, 10 fibroadenomas were removed from the right breast and 9 fibroadenomas were removed from the left breast. Histopathological examination was consistent with fibroadenoma with myxomatous change. Conclusion: Familial fibroadenoma of the breast is an exceedingly rare presentation of a very common tumour. This was the first reported case of 4 siblings having familial fibroadenoma. Further studies are required to investigate the familial nature of this disorder.
El aprovechamiento de las rentas de situación del Estrecho: hacia la transformación del Estrecho en un hub de inversiones y logística
Authors: Moreno García-Cano Luis Óscar , Rodríguez Fernández Eloy
Published: March 2022

El estrecho de Gibraltar es un paso estratégico localizado en una de las rutas marítimas más concurridas del mundo. Esto ha hecho que los países ribereños inicien una carrera por hacerse con las rentas de situación de este nodo de comunicación que une el este con el oeste y el norte con el sur. Marruecos ha cogido ventaja gracias a la política de Estado implementada en torno a Tánger-Med. No obstante, España, en un contexto de mayor demanda de proximidad de las cadenas de valor (mayor flexibilidad de respuesta y menor huella de carbono, entre otras razones) y de liberalización del comercio africano (entrada en vigor del AfCFTA), tiene ante sí la oportunidad de aprovechar el impulso de los fondos europeos (Next Generation EU) para mejorar su posicionamiento estratégico en el Estrecho, a través de la creación de un hub de inversiones y logística en el Campo de Gibraltar, Ceuta y Melilla.
The Relationship between Problems of Human Resource Management and Personnel Policy in the Context of Decentralization of Ukraine
Authors:   Research Centre of Industrial Problems of Development of NAS of Ukraine, Ivanova O. Y. , Laptiev V. I. ,   Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics, Bilokudria A. V. ,   Research Centre of Industrial Problems of Development of NAS of Ukraine, Rudyka O. V. ,   Research Centre of Industrial Problems of Development of NAS of Ukraine
Published: March 2022

The article is concerned with the topical issue of personnel provision for the development of amalgamated hromadas (AHs) in Ukraine. The article is aimed at scientific substantiation of the relationship between problems of human resource management and personnel policy of territorial communities in the context of decentralization of Ukraine. The article identifies and describes the most common problems of human resource management and personnel policy of amalgamated hromadas in the context of the decentralization reform in Ukraine: lack of a system for managing professional development, training and advanced training of the AH population; negative image of employees of local self-government bodies in Ukrainian society; lack of opportunity to realize one’s own professional competence and abilities; crisis of demographic reproduction and migration processes. Among the problems of personnel policy the authors identified the following: insufficient number of qualified specialists; lack of an optimal system of staffing; violation of democratic principles of openness, publicity and justice in the resolution of personnel issues; occurrence of corruption at different levels of government; irrational use of human resources; low prestige of work along with low wages. The cognitive relationship of problems in the field of personnel provision for the development of territorial communities is substantiated. The expediency of taking into account the problems of human resources use and personnel policy management as the main component of the socioeconomic development of amalgamated hromadas is specified. The relationship between human resource management problems and the efficiency of the personnel policy of territorial communities is proved. The authors substantiate expediency of directing the State policy of regional development towards: providing the territory with highly qualified human resources; development of intellectual capital of territorial communities; establishing constructive cooperation between educational institutions, research institutions, and enterprises of territorial communities; stimulating the development of social partnership in the context of decentralization.
The Theoretical Aspects of Import Activity of Ukrainian Enterprises
Authors:   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Mozgova G. V. , Yevtushenko V. A. ,   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Stovbunenko D. D. ,   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Published: March 2022

The article is aimed at studying the theoretical aspects of import activity of Ukrainian enterprises. On the basis of an analysis of scientific literature the essence of the concept of «import activity» is classified; the main functions of import activity are disclosed and its importance for the development of foreign economic activity of enterprises is determined. The factors and conditions influencing the implementation of import operations are substantiated; the reasons for the restriction and rules for the import of goods into the customs territory of Ukraine are provided; the main problems of import activity are identified. Strategies for overcoming the negative consequences of imports are also proposed, the main positive aspects and types of effects from import activity are determined. The import activity, as a form of foreign economic activity, plays a significant role in the development of the country’s economy and determines its entry into international economic integration. Therefore, the import activity should be considered not as a negative phenomenon and not as a kind of payment for the possibility of using external markets – it is an independent source of financial income into the country, also of a number of other macroeconomic effects. Imports of goods should be regulated by national legislation, customs tariff, other political and legal restrictions. Prospects for further research in this direction are a comprehensive study of the problem, which would reveal tendencies in the development of foreign economic activity of enterprises in this sphere. Improving the efficiency of import activities of enterprises is an opportunity for Ukraine to achieve high economic development.
Assessing the Readiness of Higher Education Institutions in Ukraine for the Challenges of the Digital Economy (Example of Economic Specialties)
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Sadova U. Y. , Stepura T. М. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Korytska O. I. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Kindziur O. S. ,   Lviv Technical and Economic College of National University
Published: March 2022

The article is aimed at substantiating the theoretical and practical principles of modernization of higher education in Ukraine in the context of the development of digital economy on the example of economic specialties. For its implementation, the main tasks are set as follows: determine the demand for «digital» personnel of the economic specialty in Ukraine and the main wishes of employers; explore the possibility of studying under the educational program «Digital Economics» in higher education institutions of Ukraine; identify the main trends in the adaptation of the higher education system in Ukraine to the requirements of digitalization. The article assesses the readiness of higher education institutions in Ukraine for the challenges of the digital economy (on the example of economic specialties). The main requirements of employers for the professional qualities of employees in the labor market in the digital economy are determined, including cross-sector specialization and multilingualism. The main directions of popular professions of the future are characterized: big data and advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, robotics. The monitoring of educational proposals of higher education institutions, in particular economic specialties, for compliance with the development of digitalization in Ukraine was carried out. The novel educational programs specializing in «Digital Economics» are identified. It is defined that upon admission in 2021, applicants had the opportunity to submit documents to 14 higher education institutions, despite the fact that in 2018 there were only 2 such institutions. It is researched that the number of applications of entrants to such educational programs is growing every year, as well as the number of students enrolled in the chosen educational program. As a result, it is concluded that in order to identify the compliance of the higher education system in Ukraine with the challenges of the digital economy, additional developments are needed, in particular, regarding a detailed analysis of the content of educational programs (their professional competencies and the list of components of vocational training), including the specialization «Digital Economics», which will become the direction of further research.
Conflict Talks between Couples in Modern Family Based on Speech Act Theory
Authors: Yi Lin
Published: March 2022

Conflict talk, also known as controversial discourse, is a kind of confrontational communicative behavior arising from differences between two or more parties in views, interests and desires. This study regards conflict talk as a kind of compound speech act. Based on the observation and interpretation of the linguistic data, this study mainly collects the conflict talks between couples in the American sitcom Modern Family and adopts both qualitative and quantitative approaches to analyze the pragmatic characteristics and pragmatic functions of the conflict talks between American couples from the perspective of locutionary act, illocutionary act, perlocutionary effect on the theoretical basis of the speech act theory. The research verifies the feasibility of speech act theory in analyzing conflict talks between couples in Modern Family. It helps us to understand conflict talks between couples from the point of pragmatics better.
Effects of Cement Additions on Self-compacting Concrete Durability Indicators
Authors: Salhi Mohamed , Boubekeur Toufik , Li Alex , Ghrici Mohamed
Published: March 2022

This study highlights the effect of initial curing time on sustainability indicators such as sorptivity (S), water absorption (WA) and total porosity (P) of self- compacting concretes (SCC) containing the blended cement such as limestone cement (CEMIIA-L42.5) and pozzolanic cement (CEMII-A-P42.5). The durability test (acid and sulfate attack) of SCCs is also studied in this researcher. For this purpose, three water/binder (W/B) ratios were used, Six SCC mixtures were prepared and tested in the fresh state (slump follow, flow time, J-Ring, L-Box, V-Funnel and sieve segregation), the main properties in the hardened state compressive strength (Sc), S, WA and P of the SCC mixtures were studied and evaluated each in its different curing. Furthermore, the results of the Sc and transfer properties are globally significantly affected by the hot climate during the design and maturation phase. On the other hand, the values of S to SCC for pozzolanic cement are lower compared to limestone cement and this regardless of W/B ratio and the cure mode. The difference between the mixtures SCC-L32, SCC-L38 and SCC-L44 at the 28 day is between 2.45%, 87.57% depending on the cure mode and the W/B ratio. In addition, WA was observed to range from 5.8 to 7.1%. On the other hand, a good correlation was found between sustainability indicators and Sc. Durability has also been improved for pozzolanic cement compared to that of limestone cement as compressive strength against sulfate and acid attack have been improved.
Republican Library for Science and Technology as the center for information in ecology and sustainable development
Authors:   Republican Library for Science and Technology, Demidova Olga V. , Maksimenko Yu. I. ,   Republican Library for Science and Technology
Published: March 2022

The RLST’s projects in ecological education are discussed. The priority vectors in sustainable development and the ways to accomplish the related tasks are highlighted.
The role of libraries in ecological activities. The practical experience of Banská Bystrica State Scientific Library
Authors:   Banská Bystrica State Scientific Library, Doktorova Olga
Published: March 2022

The author demonstrates what and how the Library can do to change and develop the environment and speculates whether the Library is ready or capable to provide ecological education. The examples are given; prospects and conditions for improving the quality of the Library’s working environment are defined. The Library strives to improve comfort for its users and visitors; interesting concepts for beneficial investments are suggested
It’s time to learn more about Arctic’s ecological problems
Authors:   Arctic Development Project Office, Ivanov Andrey A. , Cheplyaeva P. D. ,   Arctic Development Project Office
Published: March 2022

The experience in ecological education of the expert center «Arctic Development Project Office» is discussed. The center was established in 2017 to support the northern projects; it is the All-Russia site for communication between government, non-government and commercial organizations. Its task is to draw attention to social, economic and ecological aspects of human life and activities in Russia’s northern region.
Ecological education activities at Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology: The Group of Ecology and Sustainable Development Projects
Authors:   Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology, Klimova Maria A. , Bychkova Elena F. ,   Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology
Published: March 2022

The experience of RNPLS&T in ecological education of 1998 till nowadays is discussed, in particular the projects developed by Ecology and Sustainable Development Group.
Green light forever!
Authors:   Library Affiliate No.1 of Novokuibyshevsk Library Information Network, Kostryukova Tatiana N.
Published: March 2022

The case study of several accomplished projects of the children’s library in ecological education is presented.
Ecological education in the regional library: Searching for efficient ways and solutions
Authors:   V. G. Belinsky Regional Scientific Library, Kaluga, Russia, Kuznetsova Elena V.
Published: March 2022

Based on the experience of V. G. Belinsky Library Medicine and Ecology Department, the key components of the ecological education in libraries are identified.
Wildlife sanctuaries: The ecological map of Kostroma region
Authors:   A. S. Pushkin Central City Library, Kostroma, Russia, Kulemina Elena V.
Published: March 2022

Within the framework of the Ecology Year, the innovative project «Wildlife sanctuaries: The ecological map of Kostroma region» was developed. The project goal is to present comprehensive information on natural objects and places of interest through local studies and literature.
Ecological education through arts
Authors:   East Kazakhstan Museum of Arts, Mukasheva Rashila S.
Published: March 2022

The significance of ecological consciousness cannot be denied, and educating ecological culture and environmental friendliness makes foundation for safety for the future generations. Along with the day of ecological knowledge celebrated by many countries on April 15, Kazakhstan also celebrates the day of ecologist on June 5. The East Kazakhstan Arts Museum holds photo exhibitions, contests, role and situational games (at school vacation camps), demonstrates video films on nature and environmental protection, organizes tours, etc. These events are both of educational and pedagogical importance.
Living in harmony with the nature
Authors:   Intersettlement Centralized Library System of Grachevsky District, Grachevka, Orenburg Region, Russia, Nagaeva Anna V.
Published: March 2022

The experience in ecological education of the central district library and the diversity of related services and activities are discussed. Non-standard solutions for ecological and environmental problems awareness are proposed.
The Role of the University Library in educating ecological culture in students (awareness of specially protected natural areas)
Authors:   Library of Nizhny Novgorod State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Nistomlinova Elena A.
Published: March 2022

The experience of the University Library is discussed. The problems related to the young adults’ ecological culture are revealed. The poster lecture: «The natural resources and specially protected natural areas in Nizhny Novgorod region» was presented to the students to support their awareness of the natural resources and ecological problems of the region. The soils, water, land and forest resources with the specially protected natural areas, in particular, Kerzhensky Natural Reserve in Nizhny Novgorod Region are characterized.
ECOfootprint project from the concept to implementation
Authors:   A. T. Tvardovsky Centralized Library System, Gvardeisk, Kaliningrad Region, Russia, Osechkina Elena V.
Published: March 2022

The Library’s activities in ecological education are discussed, in particular, its ECOfootprint project integrating local community into joint ecological practical activities.
The project of digital index and e-library of R&D reports as a research information resource in ecology
Authors:   Library and Publishing Complex, Tyumen Industrial University, Parkhomenko Marina V.
Published: March 2022

Tyumen Industrial University’s Library and Publishing Complex is implementing the project of digital index and e-library of R&D reports that is to become an information resource for further studies in ecology, nature management undertakes (among others). The project promises to be comprehensive, relevant and efficient. We invite our colleagues for discussion and collaboration, and also welcome the potential users of new information resource.
Educating ecological culture in children, teenagers and adults at the library
Authors:   Branch Library No. 18, Samara Municipal Information and Library System, Rogozhina Lyudmila D.
Published: March 2022

Increasing ecosystem disturbances have made education of ecological culture one of key vectors of library work. Different approaches are needed for different age groups. The perception of ecological information by kids, teenagers and adults is characterized. The most efficient sociocultural activities in ecology targeted at different user age groups are reviewed.
Ecological world outlook from the early childhood!
Authors:   Zelenogorsk Children’s Library No.6, Kurortny District Centralized Library System, St. Petersburg, Russia, Romanovskaya Olga A. , Shultz Marina A. ,   Zelenogorsk Children’s Library No.6, Kurortny District Centralized Library System, St. Petersburg, Russia
Published: March 2022

The ten-year experience of Zelenogorsk Children’s Library in ecological and environmental education is discussed; on the library’s premises, The Ant Museum is established; various events are held. Special activities are offered to the children in summer.
The soil parade to draw attention to soils and ecology
Authors:   V. V. Dokuchaev Central Soil Museum, Rusakova Elena A.
Published: March 2022

For the first time the Soil Parade action was introduced by the Soil Museum in 2014 as a form of communication practice.
Ecological educational and research trail «My Land’s Life Spring»
Authors:   Lutugino Lyceum School, Shamala Mikhail M.
Published: March 2022

Individual ecological literacy is formed through combination of educational and practical activities and emotional intelligence. Walking tours, excursions, hiking can be supplemented with exciting storytelling that also includes book citations, legends and myths. The ecological trail teaches that humans are rather guests than masters of the nature. The guests should respect the rules of the master’s home. We must protect, love and observe the nature, because we are at one.
Ecological education of schoolchildren at the natural sciences museums
Authors:   Secondary School No. 118, Avdeeva Natalya V. , Minkina Yu. V. ,   Obninsk Institute of Nuclear Power Engineering, MEPhI National Nuclear Research Universsity
Published: March 2022

Various approaches toward ecological education of schoolchildren using the resources of museums (Darwin Museum, MSY Zoological Museum, Moscow Zoo, MSU Agriculture Museum, K. Timiryazev Biological Museum) are discussed. The ecological approach makes the founding principle of structuring displays and research and educational activities of the museums of the natural sciences. Their educational environment provides support for personal creative development, for educating ethical principles of social behavior and attitudes toward nature.
Valuable bibliographies in ecological culture and nature conservation
Authors:   Uzbekistan State Institute of Arts and Culture, Baituraev Toichbay D.
Published: March 2022

Studying of scientific publications on environment (biological) pollution, resources overdevelopment, and ecosystems damage has become a pressing problem with the situation almost reaching rock bottom. The issues of nature conservation and revival of ecological culture are discussed in the context of bibliographies and the role of the latter.