bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dependence of the density, hardness, strength and sizes of WC – 15 Co hard alloy samples on the plasticizer content in samples got using a 3D printed mold
Authors:   Khabarovsk Federal Research Center, Institute of materials science of the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Dvornik M. I. , Mikhailenko E. A. ,   Khabarovsk Federal Research Center, Institute of materials science of the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Burkov A. A. ,   Khabarovsk Federal Research Center, Institute of materials science of the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Kolzun D. A. ,   Khabarovsk Federal Research Center, Institute of materials science of the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: April 2024

The paper studies influence of the content of the plasticizer (rubber) on the density, microstructure and properties of the WC – 15 Co samples got using a plastic which was made using additive technologies. We have experimentally established that in polylactide molds with strength of 70 MPa, workpieces up to 120 MPa can be pressed. Studies have shown that an increase in the concentration of the plasticizer from 1 % to 4 % leads to an increase in the density of samples from 61 % to 90 % after pressing and a decrease in the density of samples from 99.5 % to 99.3 % after sintering. This is 0.3 – 0.6 % less than the density of samples obtained after pressing in a steel mold at a pressure of 210 MPa. Deviations in density do not affect the microstructure and hardness of the obtained samples, which is 1140 – 1170 HV. Due to the lower density and the presence of individual large pores up to 100 μm in length, the strength of the samples obtained using a plastic mold (1550 – 1980 MPa) turned out to be lower than the strength of the samples obtained using a steel mold (2230 – 2430 MPa). Nevertheless, the density of workpieces and obtained cemented carbide samples turned out to be significantly higher than the density and hardness of samples obtained using existing additive technologies.
ScholarOne - When Power and Expertise Collide, How Do Groups Decide?
Authors: Talbot Tyler , Coll Kathryn , Shannahan Daniel , Bain Kristin , Monnot Robert , Bonner Bryan
Published: April 2024

This research examines the effects of the alignment/misalignment of
decision power with member expertise. In Study 1, 324 participants
worked in face-to-face groups. We manipulated whether group members were
provided with veridical performance feedback and whether decision power
was assigned to the best/worst performing member. We found it was the
combination of providing performance feedback and assigning power to the
worst member that led to negative outcomes, not merely that the worst
performer had decision power or that feedback was provided. In Study 2
and Study 3, participants reacted to vignettes that differed with
respect to whether performance feedback was provided to team members and
to which member decision power was assigned. We found that only
assessments of fairness and expectations of success varied as a
consequence of the assignment of decision power based on member
expertise.
Illusory Correlations and Group-Based Expectations: The Influence of Increased Learning
Authors: Wagner Magnus , Hechler Stefanie
Published: April 2024

People form skewed impressions about majority and minority groups, often leading to less favourable impressions of minority groups. This effect has been referred to as illusory correlations. However, increased learning about both groups was found to resolve such illusory correlations. The current study examines whether increased learning can similarly override group-based expectations. In an online experiment, participants were either assigned to the majority group or not, eliciting expectations of ingroup favouritism (Schaller & Maass, 1989). Additionally, some were informed about the size ratio of the groups, eliciting inter-category accentuation (McGarty et al., 1993). Participants then learned about positive (frequent) and negative (infrequent) behaviours in each group and repeatedly rated the groups’ likeability. The results show that likeability ratings of both groups became more positive with an increasing number of behavioural descriptions presented. Expectations related to majority membership led to ingroup biases that did not disappear with an increasing number of behavioural descriptions. Expectations related to group size information did not significantly influence likeability ratings. The results indicate that increased learning about both groups suppresses illusory correlations, but even more behavioural descriptions may be needed to override majority members’ ingroup biases.
“Just Because It’s a Conspiracy Theory Doesn’t Mean They’re Not Out to Get You”: Differentiating the Correlates of Judgments of Plausible Versus Implausible Conspiracy Theories
Authors: Frenken Marius , Reusch Annika , Imhoff Roland
Published: April 2024

Although conspiracy theories exhibit varying degrees of plausibility as explanations for societal events, they are typically considered epistemically problematic. Since normative ascriptions of plausibility are not essential to their definition, we sought to examine whether judgments of (im)plausible conspiracy theories have different psychological underpinnings. In two preregistered studies (N = 563), the plausibility of fictitious conspiracy theories was operationalized by pretest ratings (Study 1) or by experimentally manipulating supporting information in a belief updating paradigm (Study 2). While the general suspicious mind-set of conspiracy mentality was associated with perceiving greater plausibility in consensually plausible conspiracy theories, this was markedly stronger for implausible conspiracy theories. Cognitive variables were only negatively associated with attributing greater plausibility to conspiracy theories deemed implausible. The results suggest that a general suspicious perspective, along with limited cognitive skills and rational thinking dispositions, is related to biased plausibility judgments of conspiracy theories and the underweighting of information disconfirming them.
The negative concord illusion: An acceptability study with Czech neg-words
Authors: Lacina Radim
Published: April 2024

Languages such as Czech exhibit negative concord} a requirement for any neg-word (e.g. 'nobody') in a clause to be accompanied by sentential negation. Theoretical treatments see it as either a case of syntactic agreement or subsume it under NPI licensing. Interestingly, in the processing of both agreement and NPIs, the inclusion of a distractor element can induce comprehenders to accept otherwise ungrammatical sentences. We tested whether such grammaticality illusions also arise with negative concord. We ran a speeded acceptability judgement experiment and an untimed one with native Czech speakers to see whether the inclusion of an irrelevant negated verb in a relative clause caused them to accept an ungrammatical sentences an unlicensed neg-word. This tendency was clearly seen in the speeded experiment, but not when participants had enough time for their answers. Our results thus show that there is indeed an effect—the negative concord illusion.
Sequence effects during speech perception reveal multi-accent processing costs
Authors: McLaughlin Drew Jordan , Colvett Jackson Stuart , Bugg Julie , Van Engen Kristin J.
Published: April 2024

Alternating between different talkers during listening typically incurs a cognitive processing cost. How these processing costs manifest, and potentially differ, in a multi-accent setting remains to be examined. Across two experiments, we investigate (1) whether talker and accent switching costs are driven by engagement of a recalibration mechanism, and (2) whether global listening context affects the magnitude of talker and accent switching costs. The results of our first experiment indicate that switching between speakers of the same second language (L2) accent (e.g., between two Mandarin-accented speakers of English) was less cognitively challenging than switching between speakers of different L2 accents (e.g., between a Mandarin-accented speaker and a Turkish-accented speaker of English). This outcome suggests that the “phonetic distance” between two speakers’ productions determines the size of associated switching costs, such that recalibration is less cognitively demanding for speakers with the same L2 accent. In our second experiment, we examine whether a more challenging block-wide listening context (i.e., mostly L2-accented compared to mostly L1-accented) results in a global upregulation of cognitive resources, and, subsequently, reduces the cognitive resources required to (a) process L2 accent, and (b) resolve local talker and accent changes. Here, the overall cognitive demands of processing L2 accent were reduced, as predicted, but talker and accent switching costs were not. We conclude that talker and accent switching are supported by a recalibration mechanism and that global upregulation of cognitive resources may reduce L2 accent processing costs but not local switching costs.
Human and Nature Interactions in Kesar Lall’s Folk Tales from Nepal: An Eco-Critical Reading
Authors: Budhathoki Mahendra Kumar
Published: April 2024

Folktales are traditional stories orally handed down to the succeeding generations. They portray the co-existence and collaborations of humans, non-human characters and environments. This study explores the relations and interactions of humans, non-humans and nature in Kesar Lall’s Folk Tales from Nepal: The Origins of Alcohol and other Stories from ecocritical perspective. It has used ecocriticism as a theoretical tool. It is a library and qualitative research. The main finding of this study portrays the association and interactions among humans, non-humans and nature. The attitude of humans exploits the biological and physical environment for the sake of humans. Humans have hostile relations with non­­-humans like ogre in the natural world. The folktales demonstrate metamorphosis nature of gods and nagas. They portray the death of human beings as the natural process. They have abundant evidences of environments, and they transfer the value of ecological wisdom more to the readers. This study increases the environmental literacy of youths and expands the Nepali folktales to English speaking communities.
Rudyard Kipling’s Oriental Perspective and Representation in Kim
Authors: Paudel Yog Raj
Published: April 2024

Rudyard Kipling has been judged as an advocate of imperialism in his novels, particularly in Kim, where he implies the message that the Britishers are the finest race to rule the land they have colonized. He has set his novel in India from the colonial and oriental perspectives. This research article, in general, is a study and analysis on what oriental perspectives Kipling has represented in his description of the land and characterization of the Indian people and how he has shown English superiority on them in the novel. The research is based on primary and secondary data. Discussion and analysis of the data are carried out through inducting reasoning, applying the post-colonial perspective of Orientalism propounded by Edward Said in his book Orientalism. This paper particularly attempts to interpret the way Kipling has characterized the protagonist, and the way he has depicted socio-cultural and geopolitical contexts through which the colonial message of English superiority upon colonized land and peoples is conveyed. The finding shows that Kipling has shaped the protagonist, an Irish boy under fifteen, as an able English personality to influence, control, dominate and lead Indian natives in many occasions. He has been presented as decisive role player upon the natives he is associated with. The protagonist’s presence in the novel gives the colonial message that India and Indians are still unable to rule themselves well and save their land from their enemies. Therefore, they need English people to rule the country for their prosperity and protection.
जयभुँडी सङ्ग्रहका निबन्धमा आख्यानात्मकता {The Narratives in Jayabhundi, an Essay Collection}
Authors: पौड्याल  Paudyal एकनारायण Eknarayan
Published: April 2024

प्रस्तुत अनुसन्धानात्मक लेखमा नेपाली साहित्यमा हास्यव्यङ्ग्य निबन्धकारका रूपमा परिचित भैरव अर्याल (१९९३–२०३३) को जयभुँडी (२०२२) मा सङ्गृहीत निबन्धहरूको आख्यानात्मकताका आधारमा विश्लेषण गरिएको छ । प्रस्तुत सङ्ग्रहमा दसवटा निबन्ध रहेका भए पनि आख्यानका दृष्टिले आठवटा मात्र विश्लेषणीय देखिएकाले आठवटा निबन्धको मात्र विश्लेषण गरिएको छ । गुणात्मक प्रकृतिको यस अध्ययनमा जयभुँडी सङ्ग्रहलाई प्राथमिक स्रोतसामग्रीका रूपमा लिइएको छ भने आख्यानको मान्यतासँग सम्बन्धित सामग्रीलाई द्वितीयक स्रोतका रूपमा उपयोग गरिएको छ । विश्लेषणात्मक विधिमा आधारित यस अध्ययनमा आख्यानयुक्त अंश उद्धरण गरी निबन्धको व्याख्या गरिएको छ । निबन्धमा प्रयोग गरिने आख्यान कथा र उपन्यासको जस्तो आद्यन्त पूर्ण नहुनेर यसलाई निबन्ध लेखनको एक शैलीका रूपमा मात्र प्रयोग गरिने हुँदा प्रस्तुत आलेखमा पनि यस किसिमको आख्यानात्मक शैलीले निबन्धलाई रोचक र प्रभावकारी बनाउन कस्तो भूमिका खेलेको छ भनी अध्ययन गरिएको छ । अध्ययनका क्रममा अर्यालका केही निबन्धमा आंशिक र केहीमा पूर्ण रूपमा आख्यानको प्रयोग गरिएको पाइएकोर आख्यानको मात्रा जति भए पनि उनका आख्यानात्मक शैलीमा लेखिएका प्रस्तुत सङ्ग्रहका निबन्ध पात्र, परिवेश, कथानक आदि दृष्टिले मौलिक, स्तरीय र रोचक भएको निष्कर्ष निकालिएको छ ।
The Role of Parenting Behaviour and Social Support on The Relationship Between Parenting Stress and Behavioural Outcomes of Autistic Children
Authors: Damanhuri Rokhwatun Nisa , Janon Nazariah Shari'e
Published: April 2024

Raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is challenging as the parents face many difficulties. In relation to this, parents with ASD children often experience more parenting stress than parents with typically developing children and other developmental disabilities. Studies have reported that parenting stress influences child behaviour problems; however, there is inconsistent research findings on the relationship. This is mainly due to the role of third variables (i.e., parenting behaviour and social support) that reveals variability in the research findings. Parenting behaviour in child rearing practices is closely linked with children behavioural outcomes. Research has suggested that negative parenting behaviour is associated with children behavioural problems and most parents act harshly towards their children when there are under stress. This implies that negative parenting behaviour mediates the relationship between parenting stress and children behavioural problems. However, there are also situations where parents with autistic children who experience stress do not practise negative parenting behaviour, in particular those who receive social support. This entails that social support could moderate the negative influence of parenting stress on parental behaviour. There is only a handful of studies that have been conducted on the role of third variables in the parent-autistic child relationship outside the Western context. Thus, there is a need to conduct more research on the role of third variables in non-Western populations, particularly in the Malaysian context. This paper aims to propose an empirical conceptual framework that investigates the role of parenting behaviour in mediating the relationship between parenting stress and autistic children’s behavioural problems and the moderating role of social support in mitigating the effect of parenting stress on parenting behaviour in the Malaysian context.
Investigation into potential TEC changes due to 9 seismic tremors of 2021–2022
Authors: YADAV Kunvar S. , VADNATHANI Rakesh B. , BHOYA Mangesh D. , GOSWAMI Keyurgiri R.
Published: April 2024

This research document delves into the analysis of alterations in Total Electron Content (TEC) as identified through GPS observations leading up to nine earthquakes that transpired between the late months of 2021 and 2022. The comprehensive study investigates the TEC variations and provides a detailed examination of heat maps centred around the earthquake epicentres. These heat maps, characterized by diverse latitudes and longitudes, play a pivotal role in validating the precise locations of the earthquake epicentres. Notably, the examination of these maps unveils discernible GPS TEC variations several days before the occurrence of each earthquake. In addition to the TEC analysis, the research sheds light on the fluctuations in solar magnetic parameters. The study elucidates instances where TEC peaks surpassed normal values, particularly during periods characterized by minimal solar radiation effects. This correlation between solar magnetic parameters and TEC fluctuations adds a nuanced layer to the understanding of the complex interplay of factors leading to seismic events. The cumulative findings derived from the investigation point towards a compelling conclusion: GPS TEC observations and the analysis of heat maps serve as indispensable indicators for identifying precursory signs that precede an impending earthquake. This multidimensional approach enhances our comprehension of the temporal and spatial aspects of seismic activity and underscores the potential significance of solar magnetic parameters in influencing such geophysical events.
PROPERTIES AND PHASE COMPOSITION OF CEMENT MORTARS
Authors:   Industrial University of Tyumen, Makarova Lyudmila N. , Schmidt Vadim V. ,   Industrial University of Tyumen,   Tyumen Higher Military Engineer Command School named after A. I. Proshlyakov, Ismagilova Alena V. ,   Industrial University of Tyumen, Makarov Vyacheslav V. ,   Industrial University of Tyumen
Published: April 2024

Introduction of complex antifreezes based on calcium formate, calcium chloride and superplasticizer Polyplast SP-1 into cement masses leads to changes in the phase composition of cement mortars. Of great importance are the developments of complex modifiers that are used for the hardening phase of cement-crushed mixtures, especially at low temperatures (down to –20 °C). The phase and structural characteristics of cement mortars have not been sufficiently studied. In this regard, the work investigated the effect of complex antifreeze additives on the properties and phase composition during the structuring of cement masses. Compressive strength reaches its maximum value (44.8 MPa) with the addition of calcium formate, calcium chloride and superplasticizer to the composition of cement pastes. X-ray diffraction analysis was carried out using a DRON-3 diffractometer. The used methods were standard. The X-ray diffraction patterns of the samples prove the high intensity of reflections of calcium hydrosilicate d = 9.69 Å, portlandite d = 4.921 Å, d = 2.632 Å, which indicates a high degree of hydration of portland cement. The combined use of calcium formate and calcium chloride promotes the activation of hydrolysis, and the addition of superplasticizer SP-1 leads to a decrease in the water-cement ratio to 0.20, which leads to an acceleration of the hardening process. Complex antifreeze additives increase the percentage ratio of crystalline phase to amorphous phase, thus, cement pastes with complex additives of 6 % (HCOO)2Ca, 3 % CaCl2, 2 % SP-1 have the highest value of degree of hydration (0.70) due to the formation of 63 % crystalline phase. Newly formed structures are typical for portlandite and dicalcium hydrosilicates. Complex antifreezes as an additive promote the activation of hydration in cement mortars, and the level of the degree of hydrolysis and the integral value of mass loss confirm this. Synergism of structure formation processes is observed at joint use of antifreeze additives in the composition of cement masses and, as a result, increases the strength of cement mortars used in construction at low climatic temperatures.
ASSESSMENT OF PERINATAL OUTCOMES WOMEN WITH UTERINE SCAR AFTER CESAREAN SECTION
Authors:   Altai State Medical University, Barnaul, Russia, Cherkasova Tatyana M. , Igitova Marina B. ,   Altai State Medical University, Barnaul, Russia, Kazanina Anastasia B. ,   Altai State Medical University, Barnaul, Russia, Gurevich Natalia L. ,   Altai State Medical University, Barnaul, Russia; Altai Regional Clinical Center for Maternal and Child Health (Perinatal Center), Barnaul, Russia
Published: April 2024

Analysis of perinatal outcomes in 150 women with a scar in the uterus after cesarean section was performed. The indicators of perinatal mortality (antenatal fetal death) amounted to 13.3%, premature birth – 10.7%. Adaptation to extrauterine existence was disrupted in 32.4% of the children, the leading cause of adaptation failure was the pathology of the nervous system in the form of perinatal CNS damage from hypoxic ischemic genesis (72.9%). Respiratory disorders were detected in 31.3% of the children, neonatal jaundice was recorded in 29.2% of children, and 18.8% showed intrauterine development and growth retardation. Factors associated with unfavorable perinatal outcomes in women with uterine scars are the intergenetic interval of 2 years or less (OR=3.6, 95% CI 1.4 to 9.6, p = 0.009) and placental disorders during the present pregnancy (OR=3.4, 95% CI 1.6 to 7.1, p = 0.001).
LIFE QUALITY IN PATIENTS WITH ACHALASIA CARDIA DURING LONG-TERM POSTOPERATIVE PERIOD AT 2–4 STAGES OF DISEASE
Authors:   Altai State Medical University, Barnaul, Russia, Tseimakh Evgeny A. , Bagdasaryan Gayane I. ,   Altai State Medical University, Barnaul, Russia, Gankov Victor A. ,   Altai State Medical University, Barnaul, Russia, Andreasyan Armen R. ,   Altai State Medical University, Barnaul, Russia, Grigoryan Marianna A. ,   Altai State Medical University, Barnaul, Russia
Published: April 2024

Evaluation of life quality in patients with achalasia cardia (AC) during the postoperative period, regardless of the method of surgical treatment, remains an urgent topic. The purpose of the study was to assess the quality of life of patients with AC in the long-term postoperative period, depending on the stage of the disease at the time of surgery, by analyzing the results of patient questionnaires and data from instrumental methods for studying the function of the esophagus. Results. The data of 95 patients were analyzed, of which 32 people were with stage 2, 33 people with stage 3 and 30 patients with stage 4 of the disease. All patients underwent the same type of surgical intervention, video endoscopic myotomy according to Heller with fundoplication according to Dor. The long-term period of postoperative follow-up ranged from 2 to 5 years. The results of traditional esophageal manometry and esophageal fluoroscopy were evaluated and the data from the Eckardt symptom score and GIGLI scale questionnaires were evaluated. The anthropometric data showed a statistically significant decrease in the tone of the lower esophageal sphincter in patients in all study groups to normal values (p =0.001). Data obtained during contrast X-ray examination of the esophagus and stomach after surgery revealed the restoration of the evacuation function of the esophagus in all patients (p=0.001). Motor function of the esophagus could not be restored in 6 patients with stage 4 AC, according to manometric data, atony of the esophagus was observed in these patients. The severity and frequency of dysphagia after surgical treatment, according to questionnaires, decreased significantly in patients with all stages of AC, in the long-term postoperative period, patients with stage 2 showed a decrease in the number of points scored by 68.9%, patients with stage 3 by 70.5% and patients with stage 4 of AC by 66.7% (p<0.05). Conclusions. According to Eckardt score and GIGLI questionnaires and instrumental methods of examination of esophageal function, video endoscopic esophagocardiomyotomy according to Heller with Dor fundoplication leads to a decrease in the main symptoms of achalasia of the cardia in patients with stages 2-4 of the disease and increases quality of life, while the best indicators were obtained in patients with stage 2 of the disease, which allows us to consider that it is advisable to perform this organ preservation operation already at the second stage of AC.
SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT OF PRIMARY HYPOGONADISM AGAINST THE BACKGROUND OF A NOVEL COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS INFECTION (CLINICAL OBSERVATION)
Authors:   Altai State Medical University, Barnaul, Russia, Yakovlev Andrey V. ,   Clinical and Diagnostic Center «Clinic of Doctor Kulik», Barnaul, Russia, Neimark Alexander I. ,   Altai State Medical University, Barnaul, Russia, Davydov Andrey V. ,   Altai State Medical University, Barnaul, Russia
Published: April 2024

The consequences of the pandemic caused by a new coronavirus infection have forced one to reconsider generally accepted methods of treatment and, taking into account the consequences, to find new therapeutic tools. As practice shows, infection caused by COVID-19 virus is a danger not only in the acute stage of the disease, but also in the late postinfection period, announcing itself with a variety of complications. In andrological practice, the greatest interest is caused by the influence of coronavirus infection on the reproductive organs of the male urogenital system. The use of the drug ‘Pineamine’ in the treatment of post-coital complications has shown high efficacy and safety in men. Studies in this direction are continuing.
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE MODELING: A COMPREHENSIVE LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors:   Altai State Medical University, Barnaul, Russia, Zharikov Alexander Yu. , Belokurov Sergey S. ,   Altai State Medical University, Barnaul, Russia, Melnikov Alexander A. ,   Altai State Medical University, Barnaul, Russia, Semeryanova Elizaveta K. ,   Altai State Medical University, Barnaul, Russia, Kalin Denis A. ,   Altai State Medical University, Barnaul, Russia, Garanin Serafim A. ,   Altai State Medical University, Barnaul, Russia
Published: April 2024

The scientific literature review describes experimental models of rat and murine cardiovascular diseases. The worldwide prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and associated disability and mortality rates encourage constant drug trials, resulting in a necessity for accurate and effective recreation in animal experiments. The authors, based on experimental data presented in the open literature, reviewed surgical, pharmacological, and alimentary methods for the modeling of cardiovascular diseases, describing their advantages, disadvantages, and applicability.
PREDICTORS OF ASPIRIN RESISTANCE IN PATIENTS WITH CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE AFTER CORONARY BYPASS SURGERY
Authors:   Regional Clinical Hospital, Barnaul, Russia, Ananyev Dmitry A. , Kostyuchenko Gennady I. ,   Regional Clinical Hospital, Barnaul, Russia, Zateev Andrey V. ,   Altai State Medical University, Barnaul, Russia, Subbotin Evgeny A. ,   Altai State Medical University, Barnaul, Russia
Published: April 2024

Introduction. After coronary bypass surgery (CABG) under artificial circulation (IC), the problem of preventing vascular shunt thrombosis remains unresolved, due to the formation of resistance to the phenomenon of aspirin resistance (AR). Objective: To study the clinical and laboratory signs of AR and identify predictors of AR. Materials and methods. The study included 260 men aged 45 to 70 years with a diagnosis of coronary heart disease (CHD) in the form of stable angina pectoris and pain-free myocardial ischemia, who underwent CABG. Systemic inflammation activity for surgical intervention was evaluated by the concentration of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and highly sensitive C-reactive protein (HCRP) in blood serum, and the severity of endotheliopathy was assessed by the level of endothelin–1 (ET-1). Platelet aggregation activity (AAT) was also studied. Patients with AR included those individuals whose AAT did not reach target values against the background of taking acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) at a dose of 100 mg / day decreased by less than 50% compared to initial parameters. To analyze the influence of various factors (predictors) on AAT, the method of linear step-by-step regression analysis with inclusions was used. Results. On the second day after CABG, AR was detected in 46.9% of the patients who made up the main group. The comparison group included 53.1% of patients who retained AC. A year after surgery in the background of taking ASA, the proportion of patients with AR decreased to 24% of the initial AC in the preoperative period. In two groups of patients, IL-6, VCHSRB, ET-1, AAT were compared at the three stages of the examination, and the duration of IC, the number of vascular shunts after CABG. Statistically significantly higher indicators of the studied parameters were revealed in the main group than in the comparison group both on the second day and 1 year after the departure. As a result of the regression analysis, a set of five predictors was obtained that statistically significantly (F=12.2, p<0.012) affect AAT: ET-1, IL-6, VCHSRB, IR time, number of shunts. Conclusion. The severity of systemic inflammation in CABG in IR conditions affects the development of induced AR. The persistence of systemic inflammation is associated with prolongation of AR in the long-term postoperative period. Regression analysis revealed the important role of markers of systemic inflammation and endotheliopathy in the development of AR.
Inheritance Disqualification and Punitive Disinheritance in Switzerland
Authors:   The Korean Society Of Family Law, Yoo Somi
Published: April 2024

Inheritance disqualification refers to the loss of the right to inherit the estate of a deceased person due to the occurrence of certain statutory reasons defined by law. This system of inheritance disqualification is recognized not only in our country but also in many other nations as an important legal principle in inheritance law. In countries that recognize punitive disinheritance, heirs may be prevented from inheriting based on specific statutory reasons, regardless of the intentions of the deceased, thereby establishing a system of inheritance disqualification or punitive disinheritance.
A person is unworthy of inheriting or acquiring anything by a testamentary disposition if: 1. he or she wilfully and unlawfully caused or attempted to cause the death of the person now deceased; 2. he or she wilfully and unlawfully rendered the person now deceased permanently incapable of making a testamentary disposition; 3. by malice, coercion or threat he or she induced the person now deceased to make or revoke a testamentary disposition or prevented him or her from doing so; 4. he or she wilfully and unlawfully eliminated or invalidated a testamentary disposition in such a manner as to prevent the person now deceased from drawing up a new one. However, Unworthiness to inherit does not apply if the person now deceased has forgiven the person concerned.
Punitive disinheritance allows for the deprivation of an heir’s inheritance rights based on certain statutory reasons, enabling the exclusion of the heir from inheritance according to the intentions of the deceased. This differs from inheritance disqualification, where certain statutory reasons deprive the heir of inheritance rights regardless of the heir’s intentions. Punitive disinheritance permits the deprivation of an heir’s inheritance if they act contrary to the purpose and rationale of the inheritance rights. The testator has the power to deprive an heir of his or her statutory entitlement by means of a testamentary disposition: 1. if the heir has committed a serious crime against the testator or a person close to him or her; 2. if the heir has seriously breached his or her duties under family law towards the testator or the latter’s dependants.
Birth Registration by a Biological Father for a Child Born Betweena Married Woman and a Man Other Than Her Husband
Authors:   The Korean Society Of Family Law, Hyun So Hye
Published: April 2024

The Constitutional Court of Korea declared in the decision of 2021 HunMa975 on March 23, 2023 that the unconstitutionality of Articles 46(2) and 57(1) and (2) of the Family Relationship Registration Act for infringing upon the constitutional right to be registered at birth for illegitimate children born to married women, ordering the legislature to enact remedial legislation by May 31, 2025. This paper proposes a scientific method for determining paternity, whereby a biological father can prove paternity through a test conducted by an agency certified by the Minister of Justice before the child’s birth. In such cases, the presumption of paternity can be immediately rebutted, allowing the biological father to register the child as his own. The paper also suggests that after the child’s birth as a child of his mother’s husband, a biological father can bring an action to deny of paternity in condition that he can demonstrate that his wife could not have conceived a child with her husband due to a long-term separation at the time of conception and if he becomes aware of this fact within two years of the child’s birth. This proposal seeks to strike a balance between the principles of bloodline truth and the child’s welfare.
Attribution of inheritance property in case only the children of the deceased heir renounce their inheritance, while the spouse does not: the Supreme Court’s decision on March 23, en banc decision
Authors:   The Korean Society Of Family Law, Kwon Ohsang
Published: April 2024

The subject decision relied on a systematic and logical interpretation of the text of the Civil Code, and held that the spouse of the decedent becomes the sole heir when both the spouse and all of the children of the decedent give up the inheritance.
However, according to the logical and systematic interpretation of the Civil Code, the children of a disinherited decedent are treated as if they were not heirs from the time the inheritance commenced (Article 1042 of the Civil Code), and the grandchildren and spouse of the decedent become joint heirs (Article 1000 of the Civil Code and Article 1003 of the Civil Code), and the inheritance of the disinheritor is attributed to each of them in the proportion of the inheritance of the spouse and grandchildren (Article 1043 of the Civil Code).
It is also stated that the subject decision should take into account the will of the disinheritor, but it is not reasonable because it is not always clear whether the will of the disinheritor needs to be taken into account in individual cases, i.e., whether the will of the disinheritor has legal protection value, and the will of the immediate family members or immediate survivors of the disinherited person affected by the disinheritance should also be taken into account.
In addition, the conclusion of the subject decision is not justified in light of the fact that Article 1019 of the Civil Code already provides for the protection of junior blood heirs from inheritance debts, and that the validity of the registered inheritance of the decedent’s spouse is questioned under the premise that the decedent's grandchildren or lineal descendants will inherit jointly with the decedent.
Therefore, under the current civil law system, it is reasonable to conclude that the existing precedent is that the spouse and grandchildren of the decedent inherit jointly if only the spouse and children of the decedent have given up the inheritance.
The Indian Holistic Vision of Lifelong Learning
Authors:   Dr. T. V. Muralivallabhan is the Director of Marian Institute of Management, Kuttikkanam, Kerala. He is a former Independent Director of the Public Sector MSTC, Kolkata, and former Principal of NSS college, Vazhoor, Kottayam, Kerala., Muralivallabhan T. V.
Published: April 2024

The universal principles and practice of any branch of knowledge carries the stamp of the place and time of its origin. Ancient India is the mother of many branches of knowledge. Even the social system that existed here was helpful in attaining information, knowledge, wisdom and enlightenment. The four stages of life and four levels of education were cordially connected to frame a sustainable social system. The Apara Vidya and the Para Vidya that existed in India were holistic and multi-disciplinary in nature. All the problems that have cropped up in the modern period of science and technology could be mitigated to a great extent by using the spirit of the ancient Indian system of education.
Indole-3-Carboxylic Acid Enhanced Anti-cancer Potency of Doxorubicin via Induction of Cellular Senescence in Colorectal Cells
Authors: Zhou Yao , Tang Yi , Luo Qingping , Hu Yuhang , Peng Wei
Published: April 2024

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the most common gastrointestinal malignancy. Doxorubicin (DOX) is a widely utilized chemotherapy drug, but its efficacy is limited due to dose-dependent toxicity. Here, we aim to explore the effect of indole-3-carboxylic acid on DOX-induced senescence of CRC.
Methods: Healthy adult rats and aged rats were compared in terms of their metabolites and functions through non-targeted metabolomics. LS180 cells were treated with DOX to induce senescence, followed by indole-3-carboxylic acid. The effects of this combination were evaluated in xenograft tumor mice. Cell viability, proliferation, and cell cycle were assessed with the Cell Counting Kit-8, colony formation assays, and flow cytometry. The levels of senescence-associated heterochromatin foci (SAHF) were detected by immunofluorescence. Senescence-associated-beta-galactosidase (SA-β-gal) expression was assessed by SA-β-gal staining and immunohistochemistry. Western blot was used to detect the expression of p21 and p53.
Results: Compared to healthy adult rats, the serum metabolome in aging rats was altered, and the abundance of indole metabolites, including indoxyl sulfate, indole-3-carboxylic acid, and indole-5-carboxylic acid, was decreased significantly. In LS180 cells, indole-3-carboxylic acid amplified DOX-induced cell senescence, inhibiting cell proliferation and promoting cell cycle arrest. It also boosted DOX-triggered upregulation of SA-β-gal, SAHF, and p21. In nude mice, indole-3-carboxylic acid increased the inhibitory effect of DOX on xenograft tumors.
Conclusion: Indole-3-carboxylic acid enhances the cellular senescence and growth arrest induced by DOX, suppressing mouse tumor growth. These findings suggest that a combined treatment of indole-3-carboxylic acid and DOX could be an effective strategy for CRC treatment.
Role of L-, N- and T-type Calcium Channels in Achieving Maximum Analgesic and Minimum Toxic Effect of Tramadol
Authors: Yilmaz Mehmet , Suleyman Bahadir , Mammadov Renad , Altuner Durdu , Coban Taha Abdulkadir , Bulut Seval , Suleyman Halis , Coskun Resid
Published: April 2024

The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of lacidipine, amlodipine and benidipine on the analgesic activity and toxicity of tramadol. Rats (n=6/each group) were divided into five groups as control(CG), tramadol(TRD), lacidipine+tramadol(LTRD), amlodipine+tramadol(ATRD) and benidipine+tramadol(BTRD). Tramadol was administered once at a dose of 50 mg/kg and lacidipine, amlodipin, benidipin were administered at a dose of 4 mg/kg orally, once a day for 10 days. After the animals were sacrificed malondialdehyde(MDA) and total glutathione(tGSH) levels were measured in brain, heart, liver and kidney tissues. Troponin I(Tp I), alanine aminotransferase(ALT), aspartate aminotransferase(AST), blood urea nitrogen(BUN), and creatinine levels were determined in serum. Paw pain thresholds were measured 1 hour before and after drug administration. Analgesic effect of tramadol was increased the most by benidipine, while amlodipine and lacidipine increased it equally. Lacidipine failed to suppress MDA increase and tGSH decrease in brain tissue. Benidipine suppressed MDA increase and tGSH decrease in brain tissue better than amlodipine. All three drugs suppressed cardiac tissue oxidative stress and the release of TP I into the circulation. Lacidipine and amlodipine could not prevent tramadol-induced oxidative stress in liver and kidney tissues, whereas benidipine prevented excessive MDA increase and tGSH decrease. Benidipine significantly suppressed the increase of ALT, AST, BUN, and creatinine. Analgesic activity was 35.1% in TRD, 43.7% in LTRD 50.4% in ATRD and 67,5% in BTRD. Study results show that benidipine and tramadol co-treatment is better than co-treatment with lacidipine or amlodipine in achieving minimal toxic effects and maximum analgesia.
The Mexico-US Border during the Mexican Revolution in the Context of the Issue of Compliance with the Principle of Neutrality
Authors:   Institute of the World History of the Russian Academy of Science., Manukhin Alexey
Published: April 2024

The article analyzes the involvement of the United States in the events of the Mexican Revolution in relation to the situa-tion on the border of the two countries. Based on archival and published sources, it shows how socio-economic, legal and military factors influenced the decision-making process by officials in Mexico City and Washington, as well as non-state forces represented by rebel groups. It is noted that among the tools for achieving foreign policy goals and gaining ad-vantages over opponents during the revolutionary struggle, there was a constant appeal to the concept of “neutrality.” The rapprochement of the United States with the constitutionalist movement in 1913–1914 and the search for reducing the risk of war between the two countries in 1916 stand out as hall-marks. It is emphasized that due to this, Mexican-American relations were a complex combination of conflict and mutual interests.
CELAC and its interaction with different global actors to promote multilateralism
Authors:   Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Rojas Samper Mateo , Petrova Bineva Beatris ,   Higher School of Economics, Moscow
Published: April 2024

This research examines the relationship of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) with other global actors. Specifically, it focuses on CELAC's interactions with key actors such as the European Union, and analyzes the impact of these relationships on geopolitics and international dynamics. This article aims to shed light on the nature and significance of the interaction between the EU and CELAC, exploring the underlying motivations, objectives and out-comes, also taking into account the global context and the formation of allies around the conflict in Ukraine. The study of these relations will provide a more complete vision of CELAC's participation in the global arena, providing valuable information for political decision-making and the construction of regional strategies for the benefit of the countries that make up the community.
Sentiments of Public Opinion
Authors: Gudankwar Aniket , Pratik Milind Mendhe  , Lukesh Namdeo Oghare  , Atharva Ramu Yemde
Published: April 2024

Sentiment analysis, also known as opinion mining, is a computational technique that aims to identify and extract subjective information from text data, allowing us to understand and categorize the underlying sentiment expressed by individuals. With the exponential growth of social media, online reviews, and user generated content, sentiment analysis has gained significant attention as a valuable tool for businesses, researchers, and decision-makers to gain insights into public opinion, customers satisfaction, and market trends. The project is about searching the web for public opinion about people, movies, places, companies or any entities. The user of this software can type in a query that is any entity and the system mines the web for public opinion about that entity and generates a sentiment score. A positive score represents a positive public sentiment about that entity and negative score represents a negative sentiment or opinion.
FEATURES OF SEARCH OPTIMIZATION TECHNOLOGY AS ONE OF THE MAIN COMPONENT TOOLS OF DIGITAL MARKETING
Authors:   Alfred Nobel University, Dubnitskyi Volodymyr , Mishustina Tetiana ,   Alfred Nobel University, Hryhorenko Sofiia ,   Alfred Nobel University
Published: April 2024

The rapid development of information technology, based on the principles of technological convergence, has led to the fact that sales through websites and online business have recently become particularly popular. You can attract the target audience to your website by using search engine optimization. Search engine optimization is the comprehensive development and promotion of a company's website to ensure that it reaches the top positions as a result of search engine results for selected queries, with the aim of increasing traffic and further generating income. The paper examines the technology of search engine optimization as one of the elements of digital marketing aimed at increasing the volume of online sales and improving the customer experience in using a company's website. It is substantiated that the higher the position of the site, the more users go to it. It is found that the following tasks are important for the results of website promotion: increasing the relevance of pages to search queries (relevance); optimization of structure and content; improvement of commercial factors; increasing external factors of resource significance. The paper notes that search engine optimization technology has great prospects for further use in business, as well as high efficiency in promoting goods or services and increasing sales through websites. The paper also considers a component that is part of the digital marketing system – search engine optimization SEO. SEO is the comprehensive strategy for developing and promoting a company's website to secure top positions in search engine results pages (SERPs) for relevant user queries. This strategic approach aims to dramatically increase website traffic, ultimately leading to enhanced sales and revenue generation. The process of creating a website optimization algorithm, which includes the necessary steps for internal and external optimization, is formulated, and a comparison of some Internet marketing tools is made. The paper also considers some theoretical issues of changing marketing technologies for interaction with customers in the digital environment.
DIGITAL MARKETING TOOLS: THE CURRENT STAGE OF EVOLUTION
Authors:   National Aviation University, Mykhalchenko Inna , Tokar Yurii ,   National Aviation University, Litvynenko Anastasiia ,   National Aviation University
Published: April 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the modern stage of the evolution of digital marketing. Attention is focused on the concept of marketing 4.0 with a focus on the differences in the application of marketing tools in the previous concept, which made it possible to distinguish the focus of marketing orientation at the present time. The main characteristic of Marketing 4.0 is the combination of traditional media (such as physical points of sale, television advertising, radio, etc.) and digital (e-commerce, online advertising, social media, etc.). This forces to reconsider how the customer interacts with the brand, what are the touch points, what is the path to purchase. Some concepts used by marketers, such as segmentation, targeting, positioning, customer journey, have been further developed. Alan Perez in his own research clearly distinguishes the differences in marketing concepts, therefore, in this study, the modern focus of marketing orientation was distinguished. A critically important customer segment is generation Z, which is characterized by individual self-expression, dialogic and realistic perception, refers to many sources of information and integrates virtual and offline experiences. Young people played that social role by creating and interpreting trends. They deeply believe in the effectiveness of dialogue to resolve conflicts and improve the world, make decisions and treat institutions very analytically and pragmatically. The behavior of Generation Z can be characterized by uncertain identity, dialogicity and realism, and consumption by uniqueness, limitlessness and ethics. The main marketing tools are analyzed and attention is focused on digital ones. The integrated approach of using traditional and digital marketing tools with the adaptation of traditional to the needs of the 4.0 concept using a personalized approach is analyzed. The relationship between modern marketing and artificial intelligence tools is indicated. The relationship of modern marketing with AI tools is reflected in such tasks as data creation and analysis, personalization, chatbots, automation of various aspects of marketing.