bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Type I/III collagen ratio in the left ventricular myocardium of prematurely born rats
Authors: Ivanova V.V. ,   Siberian State Medical University, Tomsk, Serebryakova О.N. , Sukhodolo I.V. , Milto I.V. ,   Siberian State Medical University, Tomsk,   Siberian State Medical University, Tomsk,   Siberian State Medical University, Tomsk,   Seversk Biophysical Research Center, Seversk
Published: July 2024

Introduction. Type I/III collagen ratio in the myocardium plays a key role in determining the biomechanical properties of the heart. The aim was to study type I/III collagen ratio of the myocardial stroma of the left ventricle in prematurely born rats. Materials and methods. The experiment included 120 Wistar rats of both sexes, which were divided into three groups. The control group included full-term animals (22 days of gestation), and groups 1 and 2 involved preterm animals (21.5 and 21 days of gestation, respectively). We used histological (Masson staining) and immunohistochemical (detection of type I and III collagens) methods to analyze the left ventricular myocardium in term and preterm rats on months 1, 1.5, 2, and 6 of the postnatal period. Results. Preterm birth leads to the development of myocardial fibrosis, whose severity correlates with the degree of prematurity. Due to preterm birth, the accumulation rate of type I collagen in the left ventricular myocardium accelerates. From month 2 of the postnatal period, the specific volume of type I collagen in term and preterm rats does not differ. An increase in the specific volume of type III collagen in the left ventricular myocardium in preterm rats is observed up to month 6 of the postnatal period. Preterm birth of rats results in decreased type I/III collagen ratio in the left ventricular myocardium in months 2 and 6 of the postnatal period. Conclusion. Preterm birth of rats leads to adaptive remodeling of the connective tissue of the left ventricular myocardium, which consists in the initial (1–1.5 months of the postnatal period) growth in the specific vol-ume of type I collagen and further (up to month 6 of the postnatal period) increase in the specific volume of type III collagen, compared to the same parameters of the myocardium of full-term animals. The decrease in type I/III collagen ratio on months 2 and 6 of the postnatal period indicates a change in biomechanical properties of the left ventricular myocardium in prematurely born rats. Keywords: preterm birth, prematurity, cardiac remodeling, myocardial fibrosis, type I collagen, type III collagen
Experimental and analytical investigations on flexural performance of corroded RC beams using RBSM-based corrosion model
Authors: Luyen Nguyen Cong , Duc Mai Anh , An Nguyen Hong
Published: July 2024

Residual strength and structural performance of reinforced concrete (RC) structures subjected to rebar corrosion need to be precisely evaluated for an efficient rehabilitation process. However, the performance of deteriorated structures cannot be specified by using design methods since the damaged conditions are different in each type of structures due to corrosion degree, corrosion position, environmental condition. This study first presents an experimental investigation on the flexural performance of RC beam subjected to rebar corrosion. To complement the test data, an analytical corrosion model developed by the authors,  which is based on Rigid Body Spring Method (RBSM), was employed. The results obtained from both analytical model and experiment confirmed that the corroded beam appeared to obtain a significantly lower bending stiffness and lower flexural capacity than those of the sound beam. The developed corrosion model can be able to capture the load-displacement curve of experimental results with good agreement.
Estimate the impact of deep excavation construction in high-rise buildings on neighboring structures
Authors: PHAM My , LE Khanh-Toan
Published: July 2024

The estimation of diaphragm wall displacements and soil movement around the deep excavation of a high-rise building during the construction of basement floors plays a crucial role in limiting risks that may cause damages to human lives and property during the construction process. This study proposes the use of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to accurately predict the behavior of soil and diaphragm walls in deep excavations of high-rise buildings. The model is based on advanced soil models and considers the interaction between diaphragm walls and soil, enabling the prediction of adverse impacts during the construction process, as well as negative effects on adjacent buildings. Additionally, the study will analyze and highlight the primary parameters that negatively impact the excavation process and neighboring constructions.
Development of shear strength prediction model for RC beams strengthened with FRP strips based on a novel ensemble learning model
Authors: Nam Huynh P. , Nam Nguyen D. D. , Thinh Nguyen H. , Nam Phan H. , Hung Ho M. , Hai Do V. , Thao Phan D.
Published: July 2024

The use of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) strips as an external strengthening method has gained widespread acceptance for enhancing the capacity of aging reinforced concrete (RC) beams. Despite extensive research and practical applications, there exist unresolved issues necessitating further investigation, including interface bonding, failure mechanisms, and the development of accurate predictive models for shear strength, considering diverse parameters. This paper systematically reviews shear strength formulas applied in the strengthening of RC beams using FRP strips. An extensive experimental dataset is compiled from diverse sources to support the analysis.  Utilizing this dataset, a novel ensemble learning model is developed for predicting the shear strength contributed by FRP strips. Following the training of this model, the important score of each input parameter is also assessed. The findings presented herein contribute to a deeper understanding of the strengthening effectiveness of FRP strips on RC beams.
Port-hamiltonian formulation of an electrical circuit using different kinds of states
Authors: Ha Hoang Ngoc , Tien Ho Phuoc
Published: July 2024

This work focuses on a dynamic electrical circuit whose dynamics are aﬃne in the control input. Such dynamics are considered to be re-expressed in a canonical form, namely the port-Hamiltonian (pH) representation with dissipation, where the Hamiltonian is a quadratic function and has the unit of energy or power. On this basis, it allows revealing the transformation of energy (or power) inside the system, including the energy supply, storage and dissipation, thereby facilitating Lyapunov-based or energy-related control approaches for stabilization and optimization purposes. Two pH representations are proposed and compared; the first one is established with difficult-to-measure states while the second one is obtained with easier-to-measure states.
From it’s “It’s Hell Out There” to being one of the “Lucky Ones”: The Trends and Tales of the Canadian Psychology Academic Job Market from 2012-2022
Authors: Craig Stephanie , Ames Megan , Tackaberry-Giddens Leah , Racine Nicole
Published: July 2024

There is a perception among those on the Canadian Psychology academic job market, that hiring expectations (e.g., number of publications, grants, accomplishments) have increased dramatically over the past decade. However, no data on hiring expectations across all areas of Psychology is available to inform career planning decisions. The purpose of this study was to understand the current psychology academic hiring experience through a mixed-methods approach. Focusing on faculty members hired from 2012-2022/3, data was collected via 1) an online search of Canadian Psychology departments (Study 1: N = 439) and 2) an online survey (Study 2: N = 76). Study 1. On average, excluding those hired into teaching positions, candidates were on the job market for M=4.05 years and had M=20.25 publications upon hire. These numbers varied depending on the year, gender, and area of research. There was a 24% increase in the number of publications between those hired in 2012-2016 versus 2017-2022. Universities with medical schools were more likely to hire candidates trained in the US compared to comprehensive or undergraduate universities. Study 2. In a smaller sample of self-reporting faculty members, research-stream professors took an average of 2.34 years to obtain their first position and reported an average of 15.12 (SD=15.13) total publications upon hire. Thematic analysis of open-ended responses identified the following themes: 1) frustration and hopelessness, 2) location and moving barriers, 3) feelings of “luck,” and 4) high standards in the field. Findings will inform current job market expectations and guide students toward successful career choices.
Ordinal response scales: Psychometric grounding for design and analysis
Authors: Sönning Lukas
Published: July 2024

Ordinal response scales are commonly used in applied linguistics. To summarize the distribution of ratings or judgments provided by informants, these are usually converted into numbers and then averaged or analyzed with ordinary regression models. This approach has been criticized in the literature; one caveat (among others) is the assumption that distances between categories are known. The present paper illustrates how empirical insights into the perception of response labels may inform the design and analysis stage of a study. We start with a review of how ordinal scales are used in linguistic research. Our survey offers insights into typical scale layouts and analysis strategies, and it allows us to identify three commonly used rating dimensions (agreement, intensity, and frequency). We take stock of the experimental literature on the perception of relevant scale point labels and then demonstrate how psychometric insights may direct scale design and data analysis. This includes a careful consideration of measurement-theoretic and statistical issues surrounding the numeric-conversion approach to ordinal data. We focus on the consequences of these drawbacks for the interpretation of empirical findings, which will enable researchers to make informed decisions and avoid drawing false conclusions from their data. We present a case study on yous(e) in two varieties of English, which shows that reliance on psychometric scale values can alter statistical conclusions, while also giving due consideration to the key limitations of the numeric-conversion approach to ordinal data analysis.
Linguistic alignment with an artificial agent: A commentary and re-analysis in the spirit of collaborative Open Science
Authors: Gastaldon Simone , Calignano Giulia
Published: July 2024

Encouraged by recent advancements in Open Science, in this manuscript we provide a commentary and a complementary analysis of Cirillo et al.'s (2022) study on conceptual alignment in a joint picture naming task involving a social robot (Cognition, 227, 105213). In their study, Cirillo and collaborators present evidence suggesting automatic alignment by examining response proportions, reflecting adaptation to the lexical choices made by the artificial agent (i.e., providing category names instead of basic names for specific semantic categories). Here, we conducted a complementary analysis using the openly available dataset, employing a multiverse approach and focusing on response times as a more nuanced measure of cognitive processing and automaticity. Our findings indicate that alignment in the Category condition (i.e., when the robot provided a superordinate label) is associated with longer response times and greater variability. When providing the Basic name in the Basic condition, RTs are much shorter and variability is reduced, compatible with the Basic-level advantage phenomenon. Non-alignment to each condition completely reverses the pattern. This suggests that aligning when producing a superordinate label is a strategic and effortful rather than an automatic response mechanism. Furthermore, through comprehensive visual exploration of response proportions across categories and lexical frequency of pictures’ basic labels, we observed category naming alignment primarily emerging in specific scategories and mostly for stimuli at low lexical frequency and newly designed pictures not taken from the MultiPic database, thus suggesting a limited generalizability of the effect. These insights were confirmed using leave-one-out robustness checks. In conclusion, our contribution provides complementary evidence in support of strategic rather than automatic responses when aligning with Category labels in the analyzed dataset, with a limited generalizability despite all the balancing procedures the authors carefully implemented in the experimental material. This is likely to reflect individual task strategies rather than genuine alignment. We ultimately advocate open data sharing and collective methodological discussion to foster constructive dialogue and critique, aiming to support early career researchers amidst the uncertainties inherent in scientific inquiry, underscoring the importance of a collaborative Open Science approach.
دور الاستثمار للتعليم الخاص في تعزيز سلوك الشراء الرقمي للخدمة التعليمية (دراسة تحليلية لآراء عينة من طلبة كليات التعليم الاهلي في محافظة النجف)
Authors: مروه عبد المهدي مالك  , أ.د.حاكم جبوري الخفاجي
Published: July 2024

الغرض من البحث هو تعزيز سلوك الشراء الرقمي وما هو تأثير تطبيق دور الاستثمار للتعليم الخاص, وتبرز مشكلة البحث بانخفاض تطبيق سلوك الشراء الرقمي للخدمة التعليمية ومن خلال الوقت الحالي والحداثة الحاصلة بدخول الرقمنة في جميع مجالات الحياة تلزمنا الى النظر والتوسع في تعزيز سلوك الشراء الرقمي وادخاله في مجال التعليم الاهلي, ومثل ما حصل في جائحة (كوفيد19) اضطر التعليم العالي الى استخدام الوسائل الالكترونية والرقمية لحل المشكلة والاستمرار بالتعليم. وتم اختيار الجامعات والكليات الاهلية في محافظة النجف الاشرف مجالاً للتطبيق وتم اختيار عينة قصدية من طلبة المرحلة الاولى والبالغ عددهم(380) طالباً والصالح للتحليل, وقد تم اختيار الاستبانة اداة رئيسية للبحث, وتبرز اهداف البحث من خلال اختبار وقياس  علاقات الارتباط والتأثير بين متغيري البحث وتشخيص اسباب انخفاض تطبيق سلوك الشراء الرقمي, وللبحث اهمية معرفية واهمية لعينة البحث للمستثمرين وطلبة, وتم وضع فرضيات الارتباط والتأثير وتبني الاساليب الاحصائية مثل بيرسون والانحدار وتبني برنامج   (ٍ(SPSS.Var 24 بهدف تحليل البيانات والتوصل الى النتائج, واهم الاستنتاجات كانت على الرغم من كل جهود المستثمرين في قطاع التعليم العالي الاهلي لتعزيز سلوك الشراء الرقمي ما يدخله للخدمة التعليمية من فائدة وخاصة في مواجهة الظروف الطارئة, وتم وضع التوصيات المناسبة الى الاستنتاجات.
إدارة الموارد البشرية واثرها على التنمية الاقتصادية – دراسة تحليلية في وزارة العمل والشؤون الاجتماعية العراقية
Authors: م.علي سعدون علي
Published: July 2024

يهدف البحث إلى  التعرف على مفهوم إدارة الموارد البشرية ومدى تطبيق الوزارة المبحوثة لوظائفها التخصصية ، فضلاً عن التعرف على مفهوم التنمية الاقتصادية ومدى وعي الموظفين في الوزارة بأهميتها، وقد تم تطبيق البحث في وزارة العمل والشؤون الاجتماعية، وقد تم اتباع المنهج الوصفي التحليلي لتحديد المشكلة وتأطير ابعادها من خلال استبانة ضمت متغيرات البحث، إذ تم توزيع (55) استمارة على عينة قصدية  من الإدارات العليا والوسطى كونهم من أصحاب القرار في  الوزارة، وتم استرجاع (50) استمارة صالحة للتحليل الاحصائي، أي بنسبة استرجاع بلغت (91%)، ولغرض تحليل البيانات تم استعمال برنامجي (SPSS) و (AMOS)، وتمثلت الادوات الاحصائية بـ(النسبة المئوية، المتوسط الحسابي، الانحراف المعياري، معامل الاختلاف، معامل الارتباط البسيط، تحليل الانحدار الخطي البسيط والتحليل العاملي التوكيدي)، وتوصل البحث إلى جملة من الاستنتاجات أهمها أن الوزارة تهتم بإدارة الموارد البشرية وابعادها وبالأخص بعد (تحليل وتصميم الوظائف) كونها تسعى لجعل وظائفها منسجمة مع البيئة الاقتصادية، وعليه يوصي الباحث بضرورة استثمار العلاقة الإيجابية بين إدارة الموارد البشرية والتنمية الاقتصادية من اجل تحسين الخدمات.
التخصيص الامثل في أستخدام مياه الري في الزراعة العراقية بإستعمال تقنية برمجة الاهداف لمتوسط المدة (2017-2020)
Authors: اسعد عبد الامير عبد الله امير  , أ.م.زحل رضيوي كاظم
Published: July 2024

يستهدف البحث بصفة اساسية التركيز على مورد المياه بأعتباره المحدد الاهم لعمليات الانتاج الزراعي في العراق في ضوء دراسة التخصيص الامثل لمياه الري التي تستخدم في ارواء حقول مختلف المحاصيل الزراعية على مستوى العراق. اعتمدت الدراسة بصورة أساسية على البيانات والمعلومات الرسمية المتوفرة لدى كل من وزارات الموارد المائية والزراعة والتخطيط والدوائر الرسمية التابعة لها، وتم تحليل البيانات لمتوسط المدة (2017- 2020) بهدف تعظيم هامش ربح المتر المكعب الواحد من المياه وتدني الاحتياجات المائية في الوقت نفسه خلال متوسط المدة المذكور. اوضحت النتائج المقدرة بطريقة خوارزمية السمبلكس منطقية الخطط المقترحة على وفق اسلوب برمجة الاهداف المقيد من الناحية الاقتصادية لانها حققت الهدف من تعظم إجمالي هامش ربح وحدة المياه من جهة، وتدني الاحتياجات المائية من جهة اخرى في الوقت نفسه للتركيب المحصولي السائد في متوسط المدة (2017 - 2020) وبنسبة كفاءة بلغت نحو 101% بسبب تفوق نسبة هامش ربح التركيب المقترح على نسبة هامش ربح التركيب السائد. اوصى البحث بضرورة خلق الوعي لدى المزارع العراقي بترشيد الاستهلاك المائي للحفاظ على مورد المياه وذلك عن طريق التأكيد على ضرورة الالتزام بالحد الادنى من إجمالي المقننات المائية المطلوبة.
Ezav i Jakov
Authors: Fužinato Silvana
Published: July 2024

Blagoslov i izazov bratskoga odnosa na paradigmatičan način opisani su već na prvim stranicama Svetoga pisma. Među najvažnijima su bratski odnosi Kajina i Abela (Post 4,1—16), Jišmaela i Izaka (Post 21), Ezava i Jakova (Post 25; 27; 32—33), Josipa i njegove braće (Post 37—50). Analizirajući posebice bratski odnos Ezava i Jakova u komunikacijskoj perspektivi koja posebnu pozornost posvećuje pragmatičkoj snazi i ulozi teksta, u radu je cilj prikazati bratski odnos kao mjesto spoznaje osobnih granica i Božje objave, kao mjesto susreta s “drugim” i “drugačijim”, kao mjesto sukoba i spoznaje istine o samom sebi te kao mjesto dijaloga i pomirenja.
Filozof Stjepan Zimmermann o Isusu Kristu
Authors: Macut Ivan
Published: July 2024

Rad je podijeljen na dva dijela. U prvom dijelu izložen je Zimmermannov teistički nazor. Zimmermannovo promišljanje o životu nije ni teološke ni psihološke, nego filozofske naravi. Na životna pitanja isključivo teistički pogled daje ispravan odgovor. U drugom dijelu rada tema je Zimmermannovo izlaganje o Isusu Kristu, koji objavljuje: a) postoji nadnaravna svrha života; b) pokazuje da je put koji vodi do nadnaravne svrhe života jedini ispravni moralni život. Zimmermann je filozofski pisac koji o spekulativnim i životnim pitanjima, o pitanju Isusa Krista i njegova značenja, promišlja u okviru filozofije koja kod njega ima teističko usmjerenje.
Morrissey and Daoism: Easy Wandering, WuweiFlowers, and the Aesthetics of Awkwardness
Authors: Botz-Bornstein Thorsten
Published: July 2024

In this article, the author draws attention to “Daoist” themes in Morrissey’s art and personality. The link between Morrissey and Daoism can be established via Oscar Wilde, whose relationship with Zhuangzi’s philosophy has been much commented upon. Morrissey’s worldview and art have been shaped by Wilde, whose Complete Works Morrissey received from his librarian mother at the age of eight. The self-estranging irony, the incorrect behavior, as well as the conviction that aesthetics is more important than ethics, are emblematic of Zhuangzi, Wilde, and Morrissey. Linking themes of East Asian philosophies to Morrissey’s art is historically justified. There is an affinity between Daoism/Buddhism and the subcultural context from which Morrissey emerges. Morrissey becomes the Oscar Wilde of post-punk. Morrissey rejects all taints of rock’n’roll machismo and plays up to social awkwardness of the misfits and the outsider. The article also deals with the following themes : strength arising from weakness, uselessness, aimless wandering, language skepticism, identity, authenticity, handicap, camp, and finally, the aesthetics of awkwardness. Awkwardness transcends mere clumsiness (which is no aesthetic quality at all) and becomes potentially attractive. Morrissey’s wuwei strategy of non-pretentious acting creates an aesthetics of awkwardness.
ON THE EXTRACTION A HIGH FREQUENCY EM FIELD SIGNAL OF LITHOSPHERIC ORIGIN: A PRACTICAL ASPECT
Authors: Lashin O.A. ,   Federal State Budgetary Institution of Science Scientific Station of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Bishkek, Bobrovsky V.V. ,   Federal State Budgetary Institution of Science Scientific Station of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Bishkek
Published: July 2024

The work is devoted to the practical aspect of separation of pulse-type signals of lithospheric origin in the recorded electromagnetic field by their shape. Experiments on registration of electromagnetic field signals in a wide frequency range have been carried out. In the frequency range from 5 to 20 kHz, pulses consistent with the generalized shape of the pulse of lithospheric origin were detected. Special hardware and software was developed for registration and further processing of electromagnetic field signals in the kilohertz range. With its help, prototypes of pulses of lithospheric origin were identified. An algorithm was proposed and tested, which makes it possible to automatically select pulses similar to the prototype from the entire set of observed data. Field experiments were carried out to isolate pulses of electromagnetic field of lithospheric origin and to determine their energy and quantitative characteristics. Daily variations of the average energy and activity of electromagnetic field pulses of lithospheric origin are revealed.
POSSIBILITIES OF ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS IN SOLVING INVERSE PROBLEMS OF ELECTRICAL PROSPECTING BY THE METHOD OF VERTICAL ELECTRICAL SOUNDING
Authors: Petrosyan R.N. ,   Perm State National Research University, Ryzhov N.V. ,   Perm State National Research University
Published: July 2024

An algorithm for solving the inverse problem of electrical prospecting by the method of vertical electrical sounding (VES) using neural networks (NN) is presented. The use of NN is aimed at identifying complex patterns and dependencies that may not be available for traditional methods of quantitative interpretation of electrical prospecting data. The algorithm includes the formation of a training sample; training NN and directly obtaining solutions; combination of solutions found with the help of NN and selection of the optimal solution to the inverse problem of VES. The algorithm is tested on model data and practical materials in order to evaluate its capabilities. Geoelectric sections constructed using NN based on the results of field observations were compared with the results of quantitative interpretation performed in the «ZOND» program. The advantages and disadvantages of the created algorithm for solving the inverse problem of VES, as well as ways for its further development are characterized.
CLUSTER ANALYSIS OF GEOPHYSICAL FIELDS IN THE TECTONIC ZONING OF THE AFRICAN-ANTARCTIC SECTOR OF THE SOUTHERN OCEAN
Authors: Kosnyreva M.V. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Ryzhova D.A. , Bulychev A.A. , Dubinin E.P. , Chepigo L.S. , A.A. Shaikhullina ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University, The Earth Science Museum,   Lomonosov Moscow State University,   Lomonosov Moscow State University, The Earth Science Museum,   Lomonosov Moscow State University,   Lomonosov Moscow State University
Published: July 2024

The tectonic zoning of the African-Antarctic sector of the Southern Ocean was carried out on the basis of cluster analysis of a large volume of heterogeneous geophysical and geological data. It is known that the degree of geological and geophysical exploration of this part of the ocean by marine surveys and drilling remains extremely low. The results of such an analysis make it possible in areas with weak geophysical knowledge to quickly draw up tectonic zoning schemes based on regional geophysical data that are freely available throughout the entire territory of the world ocean and use them as a basis for further interpretation. The following materials were used as input data or classification features: ocean floor topography, gravity anomalies in free air and in the Bouger reduction, ∆Ta anomalous magnetic field model, ocean floor age, geoid height data, and the SL2013sv seismotomography model. «K-means» algorithms and the «Gaussian mixtures» method used for clustering. Based on the results of the application of these algorithms, cluster models of the study region were obtained, in which the selected classes fully reflect the main tectonic elements.
LATE CRETACEOUS-EARLY PALEOGENE VOLCANIC ROCKS OF EASTERN KAMCHATKA (СOMPOSITION AND ISOTOPIC-GEOCHEMICAL HETEROGENEITY)
Authors: Tsukanov N.V. ,   Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Fedorov P.I. , Kovalenko D.V. ,   Geological Institute RAS,   nstitute of Geology of Ore Deposits, Petrography, Mineralogy, and Geochemistry RAS
Published: July 2024

New and previously published isotope-geochemical material on the Upper Cretaceous-Lower Paleogene volcanic complexes of the Ozernovsky-Valaginsky segment of the Achaivayam-Valaginsky paleoarc are presented. It is found that composition of rocks composing separate volcanic fields within the Achayvayam-Valagin paleoarc (terrane) is different. On Karaginsky Island, volcanics of the moderate-potassium calc-alkaline and shoshonite series are widespread. On Ozernaya Peninsula, low-potassium basalts of the tholeiitic series are predominantly developed. The rocks of the Kumroch Ridge include low-potassium basalt-basaltic andesite, medium-potassium calc-alkaline and high-potassium shoshonitic. Volcanic rocks of the Tumrok Ridge are represented by low-potassium picrites and high-potassium trachybasalt-trachyandesites. In the Valaginsky Ridge, low-potassium tholeiitic, moderate-potassium calc-alkaline and shoshonite-latite series, as well as picrites and lamproitoids are distinguished. Isotopic (Sr, Nd and Pb) and geochemical composition of the rocks indicate their formation from a depleted mantle source within an ensimatic volcanic arc. It is shown that in the absence of significant differences in the material composition of rocks, regional differences are manifested. It is suggested that large-ion lithophile elements enrichment of volcanics may relate to fluids introduced into the melts during the melting of the supra-subduction mantle wedge. Issues of geodynamics of the region are considered.
Medieval European Witchcraft and the Perception of Women in Select Philippine Short Stories
Authors: Rhodora Magan  , Özlem Gül
Published: July 2024

This study addresses the persistent narrative of witchcraft-related violence in the contemporary era by delving into its historical root – the medieval practice of witch-hunts. It investigates gendered motifs linked to women accused of witchcraft and sorcery, using Morgan le Fay in Thomas Malory’s Morte Darthur as a reference. By examining gender stereotypes, we aim to demonstrate how medieval European concepts of witchcraft and sorcery have become entrenched in modern perceptions of women. This investigation employs Philippine literary texts – The Witch by Edilberto Tiempo and May Day Eve by Nick Joaquin, characterising women exhibiting postcolonial dispositions. Our central hypothesis holds that these contemporary stories adapt the medieval classic. The findings point to the medieval traces in the characters of Minggay and Agueda, leading to their societal categorisation as metaphorical witches. Textual analysis exemplifies strategies such as “un/belonging” the self to demonstrate “herstory,” acknowledging one's beliefs to express innate tendencies, and challenging social structures to promote reclamation of oppressive structures. This study contributes to understanding the challenged “mythical” nature of women’s identity in the modern era. Hence, the adaptive platform of medieval European influence lends support to stabilising women’s positionality rather than their essentiality.
Do We Really Have to Talk about That? Avoiding COVID-19 Topics with Close Contacts
Authors: Tengku Azzman Tengku Siti Aisha , A. Manaf Aini Maznina , Syed Zainudin Sharifah Sofiah
Published: July 2024

As COVID-19 spread globally in 2020, it culminated in distress, anxiety, and uncertainty in dealing with a global health pandemic. Paramount during this period was the dissemination of accurate and updated information about COVID-19, as a means to reduce negative emotions. Close contacts also play a vital role; in disseminating information, they must ensure that they disclose their health status, to avoid infections from spreading. However, individuals may be reluctant to seek information from close contacts, due to many reasons. Accordingly, this study seeks to examine information avoidance on COVID-19 with close contacts among young adults from the perspective of the Theory of Motivated Information Management (TMIM). Specifically, we explored factors influencing COVID-19 information avoidance, including anxiety discrepancy, outcome expectancy and close contact’s target efficacy among young adults. Through a cross-sectional survey distributed online in November 2020, we targeted undergraduate students in Klang Valley, Malaysia (N = 483). Overall, the study found support for TMIM. Only two hypotheses were not supported; anxiety did not influence outcome expectancy or target efficacy. Target efficacy also mediated the relationship between outcome expectancy and information avoidance. The repercussions of these findings on TMIM, as well as other factors that may influence health information management will be deliberated.
Legal Disputes between Iraq and Turkey over the KRG’s Oil Fields and the Implications of the ICC Court’s Ruling on Them
Authors: Bamo Mohammed Karim  , Peshraw Hamajan Aziz
Published: July 2024

This paper aims to analyze the dispute that arose between the KRG and Iraq on the one hand, and between Iraq and Turkey on the other, over the export of the KRG's crude oil via the Turkish Ceyhan terminal. Through a comprehensive evaluation of the dispute's origins, this study critically examines the relevant constitutional texts and the factors that led to this disagreement developing into an international conflict between Turkey and Iraq. The paper also examines the repercussions of the International Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Court ruling (ICC Court’s ruling) in Paris on the issue. A qualitative research methodology was carefully used, including an analysis of the implications of the ICC Court's decision, to achieve the study's main goal. Ultimately, in contrast to some observers who viewed the repercussions ICC Court's ruling as a major victory for the Iraqi federal government. This article posits that Iraq's victory is unthinkable due to the more complex tripartite relationship between the parties to the dispute, as well as several bilaterally complex issues between Turkey and Iraq. Furthermore, it is predicted that these repercussions will endanger Iraq if this dispute is not settled amicably.
КОЛЛЕКЦИЯ ОЛОВЯННОЙ МИНИАТЮРЫ КАК ИСТОРИЧЕСКИЙ ИСТОЧНИК
Authors: Akhanyanov Chingis Alexandrovich ,   FSBEI HE «East Siberian state Institute of culture»
Published: July 2024

The article analyzes the history of Petr Fedorovish Kosmolinsky’s col-lection in the funds of the National Museum of the History of Buryatia as uni-formological source. The author studies its content and also the experience of using the museum collection of the military historical miniature in the exhibi-tion activities. The author comes to the conclusion that the collection of tin miniature is a unique source for studying the uniform of the XVIII-XIX centu-ries of the Russian imperial army and arouses interest of the younger genera-tion in exploring the history of Russia.
Совершенствование организационно-экономических аспектов развития казахстанского образования в сфере туризма
Authors: Жанакова Назигуль , Төлепов Әділ , Шаяхметова Лилия , Нургалиева Зауреш , Кабиева Асем
Published: July 2024

Цель: Изучение современного состояния развития казахстанского образования в сфере туризма и выявление проблем в подготовленности и обеспеченности казахстанского рынка труда профессиональными кадрами в этой сфере.
Методы: В статье применяется метод контент-анализа документов, охватывающий статистический анализ и обработку текущей ситуации сферы образования в туризме. Проведенное исследование основывается на институциональном методе, системном методе, методе относительной оценки, методе общенаучного обобщения. В статье использованы инструменты форсайта туристической отрасли Казахстана.
Результаты: В ходе научного исследования выявлено критическое сокращение численности обучающихся к началу 2022-2023 учебного года, которое может привести к дефициту кадров в сфере туризма, последствия которого казахстанский рынок труда ощутит уже через несколько лет.
Основной причиной сокращения численности обучающихся является резкое сокращение уполномоченным органом в сфере образования количества выделяемых грантов на обучение по образовательным программам специальностей туризма. Образовательные программы по туризму не в полной мере отвечают реальным нуждам отрасли ввиду их малой ориентированности на практическую работу, вследствие чего кадры профильных специальностей туризма остаются невостребованными.
Выводы: В казахстанской системе образования необходимо развивать смежные виды профессий по туристской отрасли с учетом потребностей современного рынка туристских услуг.
Требования к преподавателям учреждений образования должны быть направлены на повышение качества образования с ориентацией на практическое применение читаемых курсов; важна коллаборация уполномоченных организаций в сфере образования и туризма.
СМИ как инструмент превенции коррупции в сфере привлечения частных инвестиций в Республике Казахстан
Authors: Zagrebin Alexandr , Давлетбаева Жулдыз , Давлетбаева Назгуль
Published: July 2024

Цель: Изучение роли средств массовой информации в предотвращении коррупционных рисков в сфере привлечения частных инвестиций в Республике Казахстан, их эффективности в антикоррупционной кампании.
Методы: Проведен контент-анализ публикаций в новостных СМИ о коррупционных правонарушениях в сфере реализации частных инвестиционных проектов посредством инструмента Google Search через поисковые запросы по ключевым фразам.
Результаты: Результаты контент-анализа демонстрируют недостаточное использование потенциала казахстанских СМИ в вопросе превенции коррупции. Количество новостных сообщений с негативным окрасом составляет всего 18.7% от общей выборки, в то время как превалирующими являются сообщения с позитивным и нейтральным фоном. Это может быть объяснено подконтрольностью новостных интернет-изданий государственными органами, их политизированностью и отсутствием независимой журналистской инициативы в Республике Казахстан.
Выводы: С учетом мировой практики использования СМИ как института общественного контроля и превенции коррупционных правонарушений, вносятся рекомендации по совершенствованию процесса вовлечения казахстанских медиа ресурсов в данную деятельность.
Жаңартылатын энергия көздерін қолдану тиімділігінің экономикалық аспектілері
Authors: Қалиақпарова Г.Ш. , Gridneva Y.Е. , Amankeldi N.A. , Parmanova Rimma , Beketova K.N.
Published: July 2024

Аңдатпа
Мақсаты: Әлемдік кеңістікте қолданылатын әртүрлі баламалы (жаңартылатын) энергия көздерін көрсету. Дәстүрлі энергия көздері қайтымсыз, олардан шығатын шығарындылар планетаның экологиясына едәуір әсер етеді. Баламалы энергия көздеріне келер болсақ олар табиғи түрде жаңартылады және де таусылмайды.
Әдістері: сипаттамалық әдіс – баламалы энергия көздері ашылды, олардың әсерінің экономикалық аспектілері зерттелді; аналитикалық әдіс - жаңартылатын энергия көздерін пайдаланудың тиімділігін көрсетеді; салыстыру әдісі - баламалы энергия көздерін енгізудің орындылығы мәселелерін зерттеуге көмектеседі.
Нәтижелер: Мақалада энергияның негізгі баламалы көздері көрсетілген, ықтимал экономикалық тәуекелдер және олардың экономикалық тұрақсыздыққа байланысты енгізу мен пайдалануға әсері зерттелген, сонымен қатар олардың жалпы ел экономикасының дамуына әсер ету тиімділігі зерттелген.
Қорытынды: Қолданыстағы баламалы энергия көздеріне жүргізілген талдау қолда бар артықшылықтарды сипаттауға мүмкіндік берді. Табиғи пайдалы қазбаларды пайдалану көлемінің төмендеуі, сондай-ақ оларға тәуелділіктің төмендеуі барлаудың және қосымша өндірудің төмендеуіне әкелуі мүмкін. Жаңартылатын энергия субсидиялар, салықтық жеңілдіктер және инвестициялар сияқты қаржылық механизмдерге байланысты. Зерттеу барысында баламалы энергия көздерін шетелде қолдану мәселелері зерттелді. Жаңартылатын энергия көздерін қолданудың әлемдік тәжірибесі экономикалық тұрғыдан қолда бар энергия көздеріне маңызды баламалы (альтернативтік) шешім екенін атап өткіміз келеді.
Кілт сөздер: жаңартылатын энергия көздері, экономикалық тиімділік, энергия шығындары, ресурстарды ұтымды пайдалану, «жасыл» экономика, экология, энергия жүйесі, табиғи ресурстар.
Развитие электронной торговли в Казахстане
Authors: Хишауева Жанат
Published: July 2024

Цель: Изучение тенденций развития электронной торговли в Казахстане и разработка рекомендации по развитию.
Методы: В исследований реализован комплексный подход, который базируется в использовании следующих методов: анализ, синтез, сравнительный подход, SWOT-анализ, корреляционно-регрессионный анализ, а также программа Microsoft Excel.
Результаты: Гипотеза  о влиянии доли домашних хозяйств, имеющие доступ к сети Интернет на объем розничной электронной торговли в Казахстане подтвердилась, а  гипотеза  о влиянии доли организаций, имеющие доступ к сети Интернет на объем розничной электронной торговли в Казахстане не подтвердилась.
Выводы: В процессе исследования было выявлено, что электронная торговля в Казахстане за 2018-2022 годы переживала новый этап развития, ее показатели имеют положительную тенденцию.  К основным тенденциям можно отнести: рост доли электронной торговли в общей структуре торговли; предпочтительными являлись доставка с использованием услуг почты, оплата платежными карточками, банковские и почтовые переводы; основная масса населения Казахстана предпочитает покупать товары в традиционных местах розничной торговли; реализована государственная программа «Цифровой Казахстан», которая предпологала реализацию комплекса мер, для развития электронной торговли; предусмотрена налоговая льгота, в виде уменьшения КПН на 100%,  при выполнений определенных условий. Для дальнейшего развития электронной торговли в Казахстане необходимо продолжение государством курса создания в стране комплекса благоприятных нормативно-правовых, организационных и технических условий для стимулирования деловой активности участников электронной торговли, формирования конкурентной среды и создания комфортного потребительского климата для населения.
Exploring the Relationship between Economic Indicators, Investor Distrust, and Stock Market Volatility: case study of the KASE index dynamics
Authors: Mukan М.М. , Ahmetzhanova A.Kh. , Mukametkaliyeva SettingsМ.А. , Dzharikbayeva D.T.
Published: July 2024

Object: The aim of the article is to investigate the relationship between investor distrust and the overall financial stability of the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) through a comprehensive analysis of qualitative and quantitative methods.
Methods: Qualitative analysis involves examining the activities of KASE and investor relations practices, while quantitative analysis employs regression modeling to explore the impact of macroeconomic factors on KASE index volatility.
Findings: In the research varying levels of investor engagement and investor relations activities in Kazakhstan were revealed with significant correlations between macroeconomic indicators such as inflation, unemployment, GDP, and KASE index volatility. Results indicate that while inflation and GDP have limited impact, unemployment significantly influences market volatility, leading to the fact that investors less actively participate in the market activities in terms of poor economic conditions.
Conclusions: Insufficient investor confidence, influenced by macroeconomic conditions and financial literacy, hinders the growth of the stock market. Building trust among investors requires transparent regulations, effective governance, and investor education initiatives to foster market participation and development.
The influence of demographics and sustainable “net zero” transition on the demoeconomic quality of life in the implementation of “Demoethics” values
Authors: Zhanbayev R.A. , Maksimov D.G. , Sagintayeva S.S. , Madenova A.E. , Tansykbayeva G.O. , Kalabayev N.B.
Published: July 2024

Object: The goal of the work is to develop components of demoeconomics based on the value of demoethics that contribute to the achievement of sustainable development goals, which stipulates their consideration in the context of the influence of demographic processes and the transition to “net zero”.
Methods: A systematic approach was applied, aimed at a theoretical analysis of the development of the concept of demoeconomy components based on demoethical values and consideration of their impact on demographic processes and the transition to “net zero”. Theoretical analysis of the literature made it possible to identify promising directions for the components of demoeconomics.
Findings: Based on the value of demoethics, components of the concept of demoeconomics were developed in the context of social cohesion (SC), social responsibility (SR), social justice (SJ), social rationality (SR), social security (SS), which contribute to the achievement of a sustainable transition of a “net zero” and stabilization of demographic processes, increasing the quality of life of the population.
Conclusions: The proposed method, together with the demo-economic components of social cohesion (balance), responsibility (SR), justice (SJ), rationality (SR), security (SS), will allow the formation of a strong and competitive civil society. It is also a tool for resolving contradictions during the transition to sustainable development and ensuring the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Authors: Abayev A. , Yessengeldin B. , Mukhamediyeva G. , Kalykov A.
Published: July 2024

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Инженерное образование как ключевой ресурс развития индустрии 4.0 Восточно-Казахстанской области
Authors: Денисова Оксана , Mashekenova A.
Published: July 2024

Аннотация:
Цель: выявить актуальные проблемы инженерного образования в условиях развития индустрии 4.0 в Восточно-Казахстанской области и разработать предложения по его совершенствованию для обеспечения региона кадрами с соответствующими профессиональными компетенциями.
Методы: поиск, систематизация и обзор научной литературы обеспечил теоретическую базу исследования;  анализ, проведенный на основе данных с 2000 по 2022 год, выявил зависимость между количеством выпускников вузов инженерных направлений подготовки и валовой добавленной стоимостью на душу населения Восточно-Казахстанской области; онлайн-опрос 187 работодателей области позволил определить уровень сформированности профессиональных компетенций; интервью с сотрудниками, профессорско-преподавательским составом, студентами показало проблемы, которые препятствуют получению необходимых профессиональных компетенций выпускниками вузов.  
Результаты: совершенствование инженерного образования – ключевое условие решения проблемы наращивания технологического потенциала региона. Развитие региона зависит не только от количества выпускников вузов инженерных направлений, но и уровня сформированных у них компетенций. Выпускнику требуется в среднем до четырех лет чтобы достичь удовлетворенности работодателей в сформированных компетенциях. В условиях быстроменяющихся технологий этот срок слишком большой, поэтому вузам необходимо пересматривать подходы к подготовке кадров на постоянной основе.
Выводы: вузы, ведущие подготовку инженерных кадров, играют важную роль в социально-экономическом развитии региона. Внедрение в систему управления вузами предложений авторов по совершенствованию инженерного образования позволит обеспечить подготовку квалифицированных кадров и достичь устойчивого развития не только Восточно-Казахстанской области, но и других регионов Казахстана.
 
Ключевые слова: инженерное образование, региональный вуз, выпускник, работодатель, профессиональные компетенции, индустрия 4.0, валовая добавленная стоимость.
Features of achieving mutual understanding in the relationship of the child with parents regarding the educational process
Authors: Chystiak Olha
Published: July 2024

The stages of establishing interaction between parents and children, which are important in the process of forming mutual understanding is considered in the article. The socio-psychological tools for studying the conditions of mutual understanding in parent-child relations in the conditions of reforming school education during the war are characterized. The study results of cognitive, emotional and behavioral components are analyzed and the hypotheses of these results are presented. It was found that in adolescents the emotional component is more intense than the motivational and cognitive one. The reason for that may be the adolescents age characteristics. According to the results of the study, an analysis of the main research lines of statistically significant interaction between the parents’ interest in a child's success and their ability to motivate their children to learn; between emotions which a child feels being with  parents and the real amount of time spent communicating with them, etc.
The results of the questionnaire show that parents communicate little with children, but the children themselves are not always ready to go on a frank conversation with their parents and tell them about school life or relationships with friends. The moderators on whom the above-mentioned relationships may depend on are defined, they may be: the child's age, the experience of parents, the parenting style, the involvement of parents in the school life of children, etc. The respondents who participated in the study (place of residence, age, class, gender, etc.) are characterized. The correlation analysis which shows the relationship between the studied components was conducted. It is determined that in order to improve the results of the educational process, it is necessary to establish mutual understanding in parent-child relations and support of adolescents from parents.
Life narratives in the context of war trauma
Authors: Kharchenko Nadiya , Lukomska Svitlana , Dovbysh Anastasia
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of life narratives in the context of war trauma. One of the most important tasks of social cognition is to predict the intentions of others towards us and people we care about, this information is best conveyed by a person's moral character, not sociability, and it is also important to predict the probability that a person will do what he is going to do, especially as it relates to the trauma of war and suicidal intentions common in our time. However, we assume that sociability and memories of the self before the war or before the traumatic event determine how effectively a person uses his skills to support his moral or immoral intentions, in fact this information is important from the point of view of adaptation. The purpose of the research is to study the peculiarities of life narratives, in particular those determined by morality, positive or negative attitude towards oneself in the context of war trauma. The objectives of the study are to define the concept of moral trauma, its connection with positive or negative self-attitude, PTSD, autobiographical memories of the events preceding the trauma, including the war in general. Research results: A positive attitude towards morality promotes the emergence of such phenomena as mutual altruism, encouraging cooperation for the common good. A negative attitude toward immorality promotes phenomena such as punishment, discouraging destructive behavior such as cheating, stealing, and free-riding. Therefore, it is critical to determine whether the influence of moral traits on liking and positive attitudes toward self and others is dominant and how it is related to positive autobiographical memories and life narratives, particularly in wartime, when immoral and moral actions are often closely related. and moral trauma has become a common phenomenon not only for the military, but also for civilians in Ukraine.