bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Primeras alumnas de la Escuela de Arquitectura de la Universidad Michoacana, 1979-1983
Authors: Valencia Calderón Neiffe
Published: December 2024

Se presenta una propuesta de investigación en el área de humanidades, cuyo objetivo general es conocer el desarrollo del proceso de formación académica de las primeras mujeres que cursaron la carrera de Arquitectura en la Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo (UMSNH). La metodología utilizada para abordar el tema de manera ordenada fue la siguiente: se revisaron fuentes hemerográficas en la Hemeroteca Pública Universitaria “Mariano de Jesús Torres”; se consultaron algunos fondos resguardados en los Archivos de Concentración (antes Archivo General) e Histórico, de la Universidad Michoacana y bibliografía para sustentar el tema. Posteriormente se estableció contacto con algunas de las arquitectas egresadas, con quienes se realizaron entrevistas para poder explicar el contexto en el que se formaron. La investigación expone el inicio de algunas de las aportaciones de estas mujeres en la enseñanza de la arquitectura en el estado. La mayoría de las mujeres que ingresaron fueron la primera generación que estudiaba una profesión en sus familias, además contaron con el apoyo de estas, a pesar de las condiciones adversas que en ese tiempo tenía la mujer.
Cohesión social y participación escolar en estudiantes de enseñanza básica y media de San Pedro de la Paz.
Authors:   , SÁNCHEZ OÑATE ALEJANDRO ANTONIO
Published: December 2024

El objetivo de este estudio fue establecer la relación entre la cohesión social y la participación escolar de los estudiantes de enseñanza general básica (segundo ciclo) y enseñanza media, procedentes de establecimientos de distinta dependencia administrativa, de la comuna de San Pedro de la Paz, ubicada en la Provincia de Concepción, Región del Bío-Bío, Chile. El interés por este fenómeno reside en la premisa de que el sistema escolar tiene una importante función en la formación cívica de los ciudadanos y la cohesión social de la sociedad, lo que es conocido como perspectiva de educación para la democracia. La investigación se desarrolló a partir de un método de encuestas transversales, empleando un cuestionario construido especialmente para el estudio. Participaron 693 estudiantes (50,6% de mujeres, 49,4% de hombres), guardando proporciones muy cercanas a la población en la distribución de los niveles de enseñanza y dependencia administrativa de los colegios. En cuanto a las técnicas de análisis, se emplearon modelos de comparación de medias para analizar el efecto de las variables de control (sexo, nivel de enseñanza, nivel socioeconómico y dependencia administrativa) respecto de las medidas de cohesión social y participación escolar de los estudiantes. Adicionalmente, se empleó la técnica de correlaciones bivariadas para analizar la relación entre las variables del estudio. Los resultados muestran una estrecha relación entre la cohesión social y la participación escolar de los estudiantes, siendo esto concordante con la literatura científica revisada. Por otra parte, se destaca el rol del nivel socio-económico como factor que explica las diferencias en la cohesión social y la participación escolar de los estudiantes, lo que a su vez se suma al respaldo empírico sobre los determinantes socio-económicos del sistema escolar chileno
HAVA İLE ATEŞ ARASINDA BİR VAROLUŞ MÜCADELESİ
Authors: Atik Gürbüz İncinur
Published: December 2024

Mevlânâ’nın Mesnevî’si yüzyıllardır çok geniş bir coğrafyada farklı milletlere, farklı kültürlere hatta farklı inançlara mensup oldukça geniş bir okuyucu kitlesine hitap eden bir eser olagelmiştir. Orijinali Farsça olan eser, neredeyse dünyanın bütün dillerine tercüme edildiği gibi daha iyi anlaşılabilmesi için farklı zamanlarda pek çok kez şerh edilmiştir. Yapılan şerhlerin bazılarında eserin tamamı, bazılarında ise seçilen çeşitli bölümleri açıklanmıştır. Bu şerhlerde Mevlânâ’nın kendisi tarafından kaleme alınmış olan ilk on sekiz beyte özel bir önem atfedilmiştir. Her beyti farklı bir araştırmacının kaleminden olmak üzere Mesnevî’nin ilk on sekiz beytinin şerhini bir araya getirmeyi amaçlayan bir çalışmanın parçası olan bu makalede eserin dokuzuncu beyti ele alınacaktır. Bu çerçevede daha önce yapılan şerhler de değerlendirilerek söz konusu beyit açıklanmaya çalışılacaktır. Mesnevî’nin dokuzuncu beyti, “ham (kamış/insan) ile olgun (ney/insan-ı kâmil)”, “ateş ile hava” ve “varlık ile yokluk” unsurları arasındaki tezat üzerine kurulmuştur. Hepsi birer sembol olan “ney, ateş ve hava” kelimeleri üzerinden “bekâ” ile “fenâ”, “vahdet” ile “kesret” gibi tasavvufi düşünce sisteminde karşılıkları olan kavramlara gönderme yapılmıştır. Söz konusu semboller üzerinden, kişinin kesret/varlık âlemi olan fani dünyaya ait heveslerden, arzulardan arınması ve maddi varlığını aşk ateşiyle yakıp gönlünü İlahi aşkla doldurması ve böylelikle ebedî mutluluğa erişmesi gerektiği anlatılmıştır.
Opettajaopiskelijoiden näkökulmia moninaiseen ruotsinopettajuuteen eri opettajankoulutusyhteisöissä
Authors: Ruohotie-Lyhty Maria , Rosvall Camilla , Suomela Liisa , Kautonen Maria
Published: December 2024

This article focuses on themes related to language, learning and teaching that future Swedish language professionals visualize for their future work, and what kind of conditions these themes create for language teaching in a more multilingual and multicultural school. The article is based on a study of students at three different universities providing Swedish teacher education, thus focusing on the diverse educational contexts for Swedish language education. With this perspective, we can better understand the resources these educational contexts provide their students with to construct their professional identities. The study is based on a qualitive analysis of visual narratives and accompanying descriptions produced by 62 students. The results show the willingness of the participants to work for multifaceted language education, however, with different foci in the different teacher education contexts.
Monikielisyyden ja yhdenvertaisen osallistumisen tukeminen varhaisessa englannin opetuksessa opettajien kokemana
Authors: Lahti Laura , Mård-Miettinen Karita , Pitkänen-Huhta Anne
Published: December 2024

One of the aims of early language learning is to guarantee equal access to language learning for all children and to develop their plurilingualism. Studies on multilingual practices in early foreign language learning and teaching are, however, scarce. This study fills this gap by examining Finnish teachers’ experiences of the possibilities and obstacles for the development of pupils’ plurilingual repertoire and equal participation in the teaching of English starting in the first grade. The data comprised 550 teacher responses to a questionnaire on the practices of early language learning. Qualitative thematic analysis of the data revealed that teachers saw as supportive factors positive attitude towards language learning, children’s courage to interaction, development of linguistic and cultural awareness, teacher’s bilingual practices, and peer support. Problems in the skills of one’s first language and the school language and in teaching arrangements were seen as challenges.
Oppimisen moninaiset kontekstit: Yhdeksäsluokkalaisten kokemuksia englannin kielen oppimisesta koulun ulkopuolella
Authors: Meriläinen Lea , Härmälä Marita
Published: December 2024

This article examines Finnish ninth graders’ views on their acquisition and use of English outside school. Out-of-school learning and use of English is a growing phenomenon, and we aim to shed light on how Finnish pupils describe their learning experiences and the meanings they attach to them. The data consist of written tasks completed as a part of the national assessment of learning outcomes in A syllabus of English in basic education conducted by the Finnish Education Evaluation Centre in spring 2021. The written tasks are first analyzed with corpus methods (frequencies, key words) and then qualitatively. The results show that there are some differences between girls and boys in the out-of-school learning environments they describe. Out-of-school learning is also described as common and important by pupils of different proficiency levels. Overall, Finnish teenagers associate English with opportunities to participate in global youth cultures and engage in meaningful freetime activities.
Näkökulmia moninaisuuteen kielen oppimisessa ja opettamisessa
Authors: Ruohotie-Lyhty Maria , Huhta Ari , Moate Josephine , Mård-Miettinen Karita , Pirhonen Hillamaria , Salo Olli-Pekka
Published: December 2024

This lead-in to the special issue Perspectives on diversity in language learning and teaching focuses on the diversity of learners, teachers and contexts in language learning and teaching research. We start by briefly summarizing the key concepts that have led to this widening perspective. Secondly, we give an overview of the ways in which this special issue adds to this understanding and what new perspectives it highlights. Finally, we take a look at the future and reflect on possible directions of study.
Toward an Ontology of Peace II
Authors: Gregor Brian
Published: December 2024

Following Part I, this essay (Part II) continues my attempt to develop an ontology of peace by drawing resources from Ricœur’s thought. I begin with Augustine, Dionysius, and Aquinas to show that peace is not contrary to our humanity but is a natural desire that runs with the grain of our being. This account is complicated by the category of the irascible, however, which Ricœur interprets as an appetite for difficulty, suggesting the human desire for peace is not directly continuous with the simple animal desire for rest and repose. Instead, there is a fundamental conflict at the heart of human being, which Ricœur identifies as thumos. I argue that thumos is not opposed to peace, but instead plays the essential role of mobilizing peace, just as it mobilizes other virtues like courage, moderation, and justice. Moreover, the right ordering of thumos does not eliminate the constitutive conflict of the self; right ordering is right conflict, with the right proportion of the disproportion of finite and infinite. As a result, this essay deepens our understanding of peace as more than rest and repose, and in turn also deepens our understanding of what rest is—in faith and hope as the finely tuned affective tension that makes up the self.
Peace and Understanding: A Ricoeurian Perspective
Authors: Helenius Timo , Vikström Björn
Published: December 2024

Persistent and newly emerging conflicts around the world have made the search for successful conflict resolution imperative. We need insights into how to prevent violent clashes, and how to find ways to peace and reconciliation. Since the 1970s, an increasing number of institutions have started to work on topics such as “peace studies”, “conflict resolution/transformation”, “transitional justice”, and “reconciliation”. The articles published in this issue are based on keynote lectures and presentations held at the workshop “Peace and Understanding: A Ricœurian View” that took place at Åbo Akademi University in Finland in September 2023. The workshop focused on the French philosopher Paul Ricœur’s contribution to the questions of war, power, violence, social justice, interreligious understanding and peace and reconciliation.
Pollux and Xenophon
Authors: Rubulotta Gabriella
Published: December 2024

This paper explores the reception of Xenophon within the Onomasticon, aiming to analyse Pollux’s methods and his conception of language while defining his expanded Atticism and Xenophon’s role in it. While prior research has emphasised criticisms from strict Atticist lexicographers towards Xenophon, this paper investigates Pollux’s distinct approach, which includes an interest in rare terms, adaptation of language to linguistic registers, and willingness to incorporate dialectal expressions. Despite concerns about linguistic accuracy, Pollux maintains a moderate Atticist stance and relies on Xenophon as an undisputed authority, with hidden quotations emerging.
Scrutinization of Krylov subspace method for the solution of electric double layer effect on thermal line contact elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication problem
Authors: Mahesh Kumar N. , Vishwanath B. Awati , Parashuram M. Obannavar
Published: December 2024

The paper presents, the numerical investigation of electrical double layer (EDL) effect on thermal elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) line contact problem. The precise mathematical model consists of modified Reynolds, film thickness, load balance, and energy equations along with appropriate boundary conditions. The numerical computation of the problem involves apparent viscosity along with viscosity-pressure-temperature and density-pressure-temperature relations. The second order finite difference approximations are used to discretize the governing mathematical equations. The resulting systems of non-linear algebraic equations are solved using Newton-generalized minimum residual (GMRES) method with Daubechies D6 wavelet as pre-conditioner. The temperature grown freely in EHL contact area, the influence of temperature rise on EDL effect is studied in detail. The results illustrates that, film thickness increases with increase in EDL effect. The minimum film thickness for isothermal case is larger as compared to thermal film thickness and temperature escalation in contacting region reduces the film thickness. The EDL effect enhances fluid film thickness, while temperature rise in the contact area reducesminimum film thickness. Comparison between isothermal and the thermal results are presented in the form of figures and tables.
DEĞİŞİM VE DÖNÜŞÜMÜYLE HASSA BAŞ MİMARLARININ İMZA GELENEĞİ
Authors: Tümer Şerif
Published: December 2024

Osmanlı sanatı ve mimarisi, dünya sanatı ve tarihi içerisinde özel ve ayrıcalıklı bir yere sahiptir. Öncülü olan Türk devletlerinin sanatından beslenen Osmanlı mimarisi halifelik makamının gereği olarak İslâm dünyasına önderlik etmiş, farklı kültür ve medeniyetleri bünyesinde barındırmasının etkisiyle de güçlü bir kültür ve sanat ortamına erişmiştir. Türk-İslam sanatının ekonomik, sosyo-politik vb. alanlarda zirvede olduğu Osmanlı klasik dönemi sanatta da büyük atılımların gerçekleştiği, kendine has üslûp özelliklerinin şekillenmesi bakımından gerek İslam gerekse de dünya sanat tarihi için oldukça önemli bir süreçtir. İmar faaliyetleri ‘‘Hassa Mimarlar Teşkilatı’’ tarafından muazzam bir disiplin ve sanat anlayışı ile meydana getirilmiştir. Bu çalışmada baş mimarların inşa ettikleri eserlere imza koyma gelenekleri ile bu gelenekteki değişim ve dönüşüm ele alınacaktır. İncelenen imzalar hem erken hem de geç dönem Osmanlı mimarisi ile karşılaştırılarak değerlendirilecektir. Ayrıca sanatkârların, eserleri üzerindeki varlığı olan imzalar yapıdaki yeri, imzadaki unvanlar, yazının türü gibi esaslar itibariyle incelenecektir.
COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AMONG AIR NAVIGATION SERVICE PROVIDERS
Authors: Tuncal Arif
Published: December 2024

The significant expansion of the aviation industry highlights the crucial need for financial resilience and strategic governance among stakeholders, particularly emphasizing the essential role of air navigation service providers (ANSPs). The aim of the study was to present a model for the assessment and comparison of the financial performance of seventeen ANSPs. The financial performance of the seventeen ANSPs was evaluated using nine financial ratios, with the combined scores subsequently analyzed using the TOPSIS (Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution) method over a five-year period (2018-2022). The study revealed that DSNA demonstrated resilience in the face of the crisis, whereas ENAIRE was unable to sustain its previous financial performance among the 17 ANSPs over the past years. It is recommended that further analyses be conducted using a range of criteria, that financial strategies for crisis resilience be investigated, and that global aviation trends across regions be explored.
ANALYSIS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES MARKET OF UKRAINE USING THE EXAMPLE OF LEADING OPERATORS
Authors: Syaska Olena
Published: December 2024

The article substantiates that the field of telecommunications has many features that affect its functioning. This is due to constant innovation and development of the target market, competition, product uniqueness and conditions of its use. The ability to adapt to changes, quickly respond to market demands and ensure high quality of services at the time of their provision is important for telecommunications enterprises.
The analytical study showed that despite Russia's full-scale armed aggression against Ukraine, the telecommunications sector is showing positive development dynamics. Today, the Ukrainian electronic communications market is home to three major companies: PJSC “Kyivstar”, PJSC “VF Ukraine” and LLC “Lifecell”.
The article conducts a comparative analysis of actual indicators and growth rates of performance of the leading telecommunications enterprises of Ukraine, in particular, examines the number of existing subscribers using the company's services, net income and net profit, the amount of capital investment and average monthly income per subscriber.
An analysis of the actual performance of Ukraine's leading national operators has shown that the current leader in the telecommunications market is PJSC “Kyivstar”, which has outperformed its main competitors in terms of financial performance and the number of users. PJSC “VF Ukraine” is in second place, and LLC “Lifecell” is in third place.
A comparative analysis of the rates of growth in the results of mobile operators showed that the best growth dynamics is demonstrated by PJSC "VF Ukraine", in second place – LLC "Lifecell", in third place – PJSC "Kyivstar".
According to the results of the analysis, it was established that despite the challenges (destruction of infrastructure, frequent power outages, migration of subscribers, decrease in the solvency of users), telecommunication enterprises demonstrate the ability to adapt, restore and modernize even in difficult conditions.
GREEN COURSE AND ELECTRONIC DEMOCRACY AS TARGET GUIDELINES OF STATE-BUILDING AND ECONOMIC POLICY IN EU COUNTRIES
Authors: Yevsieieva Galyna , Morozova Svetlana
Published: December 2024

The article “The Green Deal and e-democracy as benchmarks for state-building and economic policy in EU countries” explores the intersection of environmental sustainability and digital governance in the context of the European Union (EU) Member States. The article explores how the integration of green policy and e-democracy (e-democracy) can serve as key tools for effective state-building and the implementation of economic strategies. The paper highlights the importance of using information and communication technologies (ICT) to enhance citizen participation in environmental decision-making. Analyzing various examples from EU countries, the article demonstrates how e-democracy tools such as online consultations, e-participation platforms and digital voting systems can facilitate greater public participation in environmental policy-making. It also discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with these approaches, including issues related to digital literacy, access to technology and the need for a sound regulatory framework. The findings suggest that a synergistic approach that combines green policies with e-democracy not only promotes sustainable development but also strengthens democratic governance by empowering citizens to actively participate in policy-making. Ultimately, this article calls for a comprehensive strategy that integrates environmental goals with digital governance to promote a more inclusive and sustainable future for EU countries.
ASSESSMENT OF THE GREEN TRANSFORMATION OF THE UKRAINIAN ECONOMY IN THE CONNTEXT OF EUROPEAN INTEGRATION: METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH AND POSITIONING AMONG EU COUNTRIES
Authors: Chala Veronika , Hlushchenko Anna
Published: December 2024

The article is devoted to the justification of the author's approach to assessing the green transformation of the economy of Ukraine as a future member of the European Union. The principal scheme of such an assessment has been proposed and its main components have been determined. A characteristic of each of the components and their mutual influence on the overall assessment has been given. The feasibility of using cluster analysis to identify the disposition of the EU countries and Ukraine according to the criterion of achieving sustainable development goals have been proven. A list of indicators for conducting cluster analysis is substantiated and the need to improve the system of statistical measurements of achieving sustainable development goals in Ukraine is emphasized in order to better adapt to similar meters in the EU. As a result of applying cluster analysis, 5 clusters of EU countries and Ukraine have been obtained. The distinctive characteristics of the obtained clusters of countries are determined, and a comparative assessment of Ukraine’s achievement of sustainable development goals among the countries of the fifth cluster, to which it belongs, is provided. To assess the level of development of Ukraine’s green economy, the authors have proposed to use a system of composite indices. This feasibility has been proven based on a comparison of existing methods for assessing the development of the green economy. The presence of three main measurement systems has been determined: systems for measuring adjusted economic welfare indicators; panel indicator systems and a system of composite indices. It is the measurement system using composite indices that became the basis for developing the author’s integral index of the country’s green economy development (GEMI integral index). The determination of the list of indices used in constructing the author’s index was based on a list of five well-founded criteria, created by the authors. A list of four such international indices has been determined. The article presents the methodology and calculation formulas for calculating the author's GEMI index. Based on the results of calculation, conclusions have been drawn regarding the relative position of Ukraine among the cluster countries, as well as in comparison with other EU countries in terms of the green economy formation indicator.
STRATEGIC ASPECTS OF TALENT MANAGEMENT IN A BUSINESS ORGANIZATION
Authors: Sytnik Natalia , Perminova Svitlana , Chuprina Margarita
Published: December 2024

The workforce shortage in the market, combined with the lack of important competencies and the high personnel mobility, are becoming a critical factor in the development of business organizations around the world. The lack of highly qualified personnel for domestic business organizations that operate under conditions of military aggression from Russia is particularly painful.  Strategic talent management is a response to the need to increase the efficiency of intellectual resources usage in order to solve a wide range of organizational tasks, in particular, developing innovative products, optimizing management decisions, achieving competitive advantages and creating additional value. Developing a talent management strategy is considered as the starting point in talent management. A talent management strategy aims to improve business efficiency and is a step-by-step program of actions to optimize the performance of high-performing employees through the application of various management tools in the process of attracting, adapting, developing, motivating and retaining talent. The purpose of the article was to establish the principles of construction and a general algorithm for developing a talent management strategy in a business organization. Based on the defined principles, a three-stage scheme for developing a talent management strategy was formed. The initiation stage establishes the key parameters of the strategy development process, taking into account strategic goals and resource constraints. The activation stage determines measures to attract and adapt talents to reach a stable level of productivity. The integration stage refers to measures aimed at ensuring the long-term life cycle of talents, their deep awareness of their role, the achievement of optimal productivity and valuable results for the company. As a practical tool, a template of nine blocks is offered that reflect the specific management actions needed to develop a sound talent management strategy. This allows to provide analysis of the current situation in talent management and develop a reasonable program of actions regarding further measures of effective interaction with them to achieve the organization's strategic business goals.
The Effect of Sense of School Belonging on Academic Achievement: A Meta-Analytic Review
Authors: Uslu Gülşen Fatma
Published: December 2024

A sense of school belonging has been receiving a growing an increasing amount of attention in the educational community due to its numerous developmental and educational benefits. Nevertheless, research on the sense of school belonging has been scattered and has missed some clarity for the terminology ambiguity. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct a meta-analysis study to eliminate the ambiguity about the terminology of “sense of school belonging” and to determine the relationship between school belonging and academic achievement. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of the sense of school belonging on academic achievement and to explore the factors that may moderate these relationships. A pool of 6891 studies was created, including titles containing the terms “sense of school belonging” and “academic achievement”. Twenty-two studies that met the inclusion criteria were selected for the analysis. The findings reveal a statistically significant yet small effect of the sense of school belonging on academic achievement. The effect of the sense of school belonging on academic achievement varied across publication years. Moreover, the study's findings showed no statistically significant difference among the various measurement tools used. These findings highlight the need for further investigation of the relationships between these variables, followed by researchers employing diverse measurement tools.
Ressenya de Bon dia! Primer contacte amb la llengua.
Authors: Soler Piera Roser
Published: December 2024

Ressenya de Bon dia! Primer contacte amb la llengua.
Impact of Ageism on the Social Wellbeing of Older Adults: Evidence from a Geriatric Home in Lagos, Nigeria
Authors: Emmanuel Agbeni Kehinde , Obasi Daniel Ebubechi , Gbadebo Adedoyin Judith , Omolara Atunwa Bushirah , Emuobor Rolland Obaro , Oboite Diana Uwaila , Omoijate Anthonia , Karanji Charles
Published: December 2024

The paper examined the impact of ageism on social wellbeing of older adults. The main objective of the study is to evaluate the impact of ageism on the social wellbeing of older adults.  These includes the impact of ageism on social connection, social support and on their social inclusion. Ageism is a very serious issue as it shown in terms of positive stereotypes or attitudes; it is most closely associated with negative stereotypes or attitudes. The study used mixed research method to analyse the opinion of participants. The data collected through structured questionnaire and interview guide were analysed with descriptive and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The study concluded that there is significant impact of ageism on social wellbeing of older person in the society as ageism affect their social connection, support and exclusion with younger generation. Furthermore, the result to a very negative stereotype in the social connection, support and exclusion older person faces in the society. Some of these discriminations are imposed by the younger generation who feel that older adults in the society are less important and difficult to relate with. Some attitude and perceptions portrays by younger generation against older persons are offensive and discriminative. The study recommended that public education, creating opportunities for older and younger people to interact advocate for stricter policies that protect older adults from age-based discrimination in all social settings, including workplaces and public services will help to reduce the discrimination that exist in the society.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Future of Work and Employment
Authors: Sherbanu Hamid  , Humeyra Mehboob  , Anisa Jamac
Published: December 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how we work and live. It’s everywhere, from helping doctors diagnose illnesses to powering algorithms that decide what we see online. This paper dives into how AI is shaping the job market—both the good and the challenging sides.
On one hand, AI brings incredible benefits. It boosts productivity, sparks innovation, and opens new career opportunities in fields like healthcare, finance, education, and manufacturing. These advancements can lead to economic growth and better ways of doing things. However, there’s concern about AI replacing jobs traditionally done by people. Tasks that were once done by humans, especially routine and manual work, are now being automated by AI. This shift raises questions about job security and the skills workers need to thrive in a tech-driven world. This paper looks closely at how AI is transforming jobs across different industries. It examines real-world examples and studies to understand how many jobs might be lost versus how many new jobs AI could create. It also explores the wider impacts on society, like potential income gaps between skilled and unskilled workers.
To tackle these challenges, the paper suggests strategies. These include investing in education and training programs to equip workers with the skills they need for AI-powered jobs. It also calls for thoughtful policies that balance the benefits of AI with the need to protect workers and ensure fairness in the job market. By bringing together current research and insights, this paper aims to give a clear picture of how AI is changing employment globally. It seeks to guide discussions among policymakers, businesses, and educators on how to best integrate AI into our future job landscape, ensuring it benefits everyone.
In conclusion, while AI offers exciting possibilities for innovation and efficiency, its impact on jobs requires careful consideration and proactive planning. By working together, we can harness AI’s potential to create a future where technology enhances human lives and work opportunities
The role of veterans of the Great Patriotic War in Islamic activism in 1960’s and 1980’s: the case of the Muslim community in Rostov-on-Don
Authors: Pateev R. F.
Published: December 2024

The importance of the issue relates to the defi ciency of knowledge in understanding the local specifi city of the Soviet period Muslim community. The post-war Islamic activism is usually considered as a particular phenomenon based on the socio-cultural conditions in the spiritual space of the believers that case as the reverberations of the Great Patriotic War (GPW). The article uses a study of a series of photographs from the late Soviet period of the Muslim community in Rostov-on-Don. The main hypothesis is the author's point of view about the signifi cance of the contribution of GPW veterans to the consolidation of Muslim communities in the post-war years. The example of the Muslim parish in Rostov-on-Don shows their fundamental role in maintaining religious activity until the collapse of the USSR. Islamic activism was one of the forms of social self-organization of participants in military events and was based on the ethnic and religious unity. The social status of GPW veterans did not allow local government agencies of the USSR to apply harsh measures to active Muslims, despite the anti-religious policy of the Communist Party.
Partisan Affect and Political Tolerance in the Context of Shifting Norms: The Effect of Coalition Signals towards the Radical Right
Authors: Praprotnik Katrin , Vanagt Jochem , Russo Luana , Wagner Markus
Published: December 2024

Mainstream political actors in many countries face the challenging decision of how to engage with radical-right parties. While some systematically exclude them from power, others accept them as coalition partners. This paper examines the consequences of mainstream right actors signaling their willingness to govern with the radical right. We use survey experiments conducted in Germany, Flanders, Spain, and Austria (N = 5,643) to examine the effects of such signaling on three outcomes: party affect, social distance, and political tolerance. Our results indicate that signaling cooperation is a double-edged sword. It diminishes mutual dislike between radical-right and center-right supporters, and increases the latter’s tolerance towards the radical right. However, it also intensifies antipathy from center-left supporters towards the center right. These effects are similar across the four cases, despite strongly differing contexts and norms. Our findings contribute to debates surrounding the normative desirability and empirical impact of engaging with radical-right actors.
Video-assisted Group Schema Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder – a Feasibility Study
Authors: Nietola Miika , Peltomaa Jari , Koffert Tarja , Paananen Jenny , Hietala Jarmo , Luutonen Sinikka , Karukivi Max
Published: December 2024

AbstractIntroductionGroup schema therapy (GST) has been found to be an effective option for the treatment of borderline personality disorder (BPD), but significant portion of patients still fail to benefit sufficiently. VideoTalk - a video-assisted method of psychotherapy – is an interesting option to develop this treatment modality to better fit the needs of this patient group.MethodsWe carried out a pilot study in a Finnish naturalistic sample using GST complemented with the VideoTalk method. The participants were recruited from a public specialized psychiatric mood disorder unit. There were 8 subjects with verified diagnosis of BPD that took part in the group that included 30 sessions of 2 hours each. In addition, there were 7 individual psychotherapy sessions for each participant. Mixed method approach was used in data gathering and analysis: quantitative data on schemas, schema modes, and psychiatric symptoms were gathered at baseline and post-intervention. Also, there was a semi-structured interview at post-intervention that was analyzed using content analysis.ResultsThe therapy method was safe and well tolerated. Dysfunctional schemas became less active with a modest but consistent change. Schema mode activity transformed towards significantly more activity in Healthy adult and Happy child modes and less activity for most other modes. Borderline symptoms showed a significant decrease. Regarding the qualitative analyses of post-intervention interviews, we identified several important topics. Use of video was found to be an effective method and enable bringing more emotionally intensive material into the group. Peer support and positive group functioning were seen more important than individual meetings in our study. Important changes in self-perception and behavioural skills were reported by most participants.ConclusionsVideoTalk assisted modified group schema therapy format was safe and well tolerated in our pilot study with BPD patients. It also showed promise in intensifying and augmenting the therapy process during the group sessions. Further research is needed to make video-assisted work methods evidence-based therapy.
Особенности экспрессивной речи у младших школьников с РАС и их связь с характеристиками ЭЭГ. Часть 2
Authors: Юрьевна Давыдова Елизавета , Салимова Ксения Рамизовна , Витальевич Давыдов Денис , Станиславаовна Переверзева Дарья , Мамохина Ульяна Андреевна , Касимовна Данилина Камилла , Анатольевна Тюшкевич Светлана , Леонидовна Горбачевская Наталья
Published: December 2024

В статье представлена вторая часть комплексного исследования особенностей речи у детей с расстройствами аутистического спектра. Представлены результаты оценки экспрессивной речи на уровне фонологии, лексики, морфосинтаксиса и дискурса у младших школьников с РАС. Показана связь выраженности аутистических проявлений и невербального интеллекта с уровнем экспрессивной речи. Сравнение структуры выявленных связей в подгруппах детей с разным уровнем функционирования выявило, что для детей с РАС с большей выраженностью аутистических проявлений и более низкими показателями невербального интеллекта характерно снижение уровня порождения речи. Выявлены различия спектральных характеристик ЭЭГ между подгруппами с РАС с разным уровнем функционирования: для подгруппы с менее выраженными нарушениями более высокий уровень порождения речи коррелирует с меньшим индексом бета-2 активности, в группе с более выраженными – с меньшим индексом медленноволновой активности.
Linking Digital Footprint Data into Longitudinal Population Studies
Authors: Burgess Romana , Boyd Andy , Davis Oliver , Millard Louise A C , Mumme Mark , Robertson Sarah , Skinner Andy , Xiao Zhuoni , Skatova Anya
Published: December 2024

Background: Linking digital footprint data into longitudinal population studies (LPS) presents an opportunity to enrich our understanding of how digitally captured behaviours relate to health traits and disease. However, this linkage introduces significant methodological challenges that require systematic exploration. Objectives: To develop a robust framework for successful digital footprint linkage into LPS, informed by discussions from a workshop from the Digital Footprints Conference 2024.Methods: We propose a structured, four-stage framework to facilitate successful linkage of digital footprint data into LPS: (1) understand participant expectations and acceptability; (2) collect and link the data; (3) evaluate properties of the data; and (4) ensure secure and ethical access for research. This framework addresses the key methodological challenges identified at each stage, discussed through the lens of two LPS case studies: the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children and Generation Scotland. Results: Key methodological challenges identified include privacy and confidentiality concerns, reliance on third-party platforms, data quality issues like missing data and measurement error. We also emphasise the role of trusted research environments and synthetic datasets in enabling secure, privacy-sensitive data sharing for research. Conclusions: While the linkage digital footprint data to LPS remains in early stages, our framework provides a methodological foundation for overcoming current challenges. Through iterative refinement of these methods there is significant potential to advance population-level insights into health and wellbeing
Exploring the Predictive Value of Structural Covariance Networks for the Diagnosis of Schizophrenia
Authors: Vetter Clara Sophie , Bender Annika , Dwyer Dominic B. , Montembeault Maxime , Ruef Anne , Chrisholm Katharine , Kambeitz-Ilankovic Lana , Antonucci Linda A. , Ruhrmann Stephan , Kambeitz Joseph , Rosen Marlene , lichtenstein Theresa , Riecher Anita , Upthegrove Rachel , Salokangas Raimo K. R. , Hietala Jarmo , Pantelis Christos , Lencer Rebekka , Meisenzahl Eva , Wood Stephen , Brambilla Paolo , Borgwardt Stefan , Falkai Peter , Bertolino Alessandro , Koutsouleris Nikolaos
Published: December 2024

Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder hypothesized to result from disturbed brain connectivity. Structural covariance networks (SCN) describe the shared variation in morphological properties emerging from coordinated neurodevelopmental processes and may, thus, be a promising diagnostic biomarker for schizophrenia.We compared the diagnostic value of two SCN computation methods derived from regional gray matter volume (GMV) in 154 patients with a diagnosis of first episode psychosis or recurrent schizophrenia (PAT) and 366 healthy control individuals (HC). The first method (REF-SCN) quantifies the contribution of an individual to a normative reference group's SCN, and the second approach (KLS-SCN) uses a symmetric version of Kulback-Leibler divergence. Their diagnostic value compared to regional GMV was assessed in a stepwise analysis using a series of linear support vector machines within a nested cross-validation framework and stacked generalization, all models were externally validated in an independent sample (NPAT=71, NHC=74), SCN feature importance was assessed, and the derived risk scores were analyzed for differential relationships with clinical variables.We found that models trained on SCNs were able to classify patients with schizophrenia and combining SCNs and regional GMV in a stacked model improved training (balanced accuracy (BAC)=69.96%) and external validation performance (BAC=67.10%). Among all unimodal models, the highest discovery sample performance was achieved by a model trained on REF-SCN (balanced accuracy (BAC=67.03%). All model decisions were driven by widespread structural covariance alterations involving the somato-motor, default mode, control, visual, and the ventral attention networks. Risk estimates derived from KLS-SCNs and regional GMV, but not REF-SCNs, could be predicted from clinical variables, especially driven by body mass index (BMI) and affect-related negative symptoms. These patterns of results show that different SCN computation approaches capture different aspects of the disease. While REF-SCNs contain valuable information for discriminating schizophrenia from healthy control individuals, KLS-SCNs may capture more nuanced symptom-level characteristics similar to those captured by PCA of regional GMV.
Effects of Financial Pressures to Business Performance: The Case of a Social Enterprise in Lanao del Sur, Philippines
Authors: Celeste Mary Joy F. , Resurreccion Pamela F.
Published: December 2024

Social enterprises play a crucial role in addressing the challenges of inclusive growth, particularly in areas with volatile economies marked by disasters and conflicts, such as Lanao del Sur, Philippines. Social enterprises are unique due to their dual-centric mission, which pursues both social impact and economic goals. Anchored on Resource Dependence Theory and Institutional Theory, this study investigated the impact of financial pressures on the social and financial performance of a social enterprise in Lanao del Sur. A qualitative approach was employed, utilizing in-depth interviews and thematic analysis to uncover patterns, themes, and narratives related to financial pressures and balancing dual missions (Braun & Clarke, 2006). The findings revealed that financial pressures stemming from income instability, cash flow shortages, liquidity crises, and financial strains significantly impair operational capabilities, hindering both the social and financial performance of the social enterprise. Furthermore, the study highlighted the vital role of government and non-government organizations in aiding the social enterprise. Grants, mentorship, networks, and collaborations helped the business survive and thrive amidst financial challenges. However, while these different types of support ensure implementation of social goals, they also indirectly exert pressure on the social enterprise to prioritize financial goals, potentially compromising their social performance. Thus, the study underscored the importance of balancing the dual mission, offering valuable information for social enterprises and other stakeholders in crafting effective programs, strategies, and initiatives that facilitate the achievement of both the social and financial goals of social enterprises while contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by fostering inclusive growth.
A multi-scale analysis method for catalyst layers in PEMFC catalyst coated membranes: Correlation of catalyst layer microstructure with dispersion recipes and hot-press pressure
Authors: Odungat Ahammed Suhail , Grebener Lars , Pasdag Oliver , Nguyen Thai Binh , Zhu Yawen , Kohsakowski Sebastian , Radev Ivan , Özcan Fatih , Segets Doris
Published: December 2024

This study introduces a comprehensive multi-scale framework for analyzing and optimizing the microstructural properties of catalyst-coated membranes (CCMs) in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). The approach integrates mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), multiple microscopy techniques, and non-destructive focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM), enabling detailed characterization across microstructural scales, from tens of nanometers to hundreds of micrometers. A custom MATLAB-based image-processing algorithm was developed to extract pore attributes—including size, porosity, and geometry—from FIB-SEM cross-sections, providing unprecedented insights into microstructural variations under varying fabrication conditions. By employing this multi-scale analysis, the study revealed significant correlations between process parameters (such as hot-pressing) and dispersion formulations with the resulting microstructural properties and electrochemical performance. The study revealed previously hidden dependencies, demonstrating that catalyst layers produced from different dispersions exhibit distinct responses to hot-pressing and further elucidating the critical interplay between pore structure, internal resistance, and adhesion in achieving CCMs with optimal performance. This novel approach provides a scalable, cost-effective tool for probing CCM structure-property-performance correlations. By enabling the characterization of both surface and internal features within catalyst layers, our method lays the foundation for rational, data-driven design of CCMs and other electrochemical systems, such as proton exchange membrane electrolyzers.
Reducing the impact of mass explosions on the contour array of the quarry
Authors: Shishkin Eugene , Shevkun Eugene , Eunap Roman
Published: December 2024

The increase in the depth of the quarries revealed an important problem of maintaining the stability of the sides of the quarries due to changes in the structure of the rock mass under the influence of industrial mass explosions both directly in the fracture zone, revealing closed cracks, and by wave influence in the pre-collapse zone at a considerable distance, where new cracks and prerequisites for the creation of crack nuclei are generated. Blasting operations near slope structures without taking into account these changes in the massif often causes a violation of their stability, the occurrence of landslides, up to catastrophic. It is proved that with explosive masses on underground blocks up to tens of tons, the effect of their explosions on the array can be traced to at least 50 m, with intensive decompression up to 20 m. Consequently, in quarries with explosive masses on blocks of hundreds and even thousands of tons of explosives, even greater “long-range” distances should be expected. In most cases, the protection of the sides of quarries from the effects of mass explosions is carried out by mowing down the sides of the quarry, preceding a mass explosion in the instrument area. The paper proposes a new technology for conducting mass explosions with downhole detonation along the work front and the start of the explosion from the side of the quarry to the slope of the ledge, due to the constant deep clamping of exploding charges by an array of rocks of the untouched part of the block. Its main advantage is a threefold reduction in the effects of stress waves in the direction of the side of the quarry. Ten years of experience in using such technology has made it possible to form a stable side of the quarry on the limit contour without the use of additional measures to mow the side.