bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bryoerythrophyllum jamesonii (Pottiaceae, Bryophyta) en Argentina
Authors: Colotti María T. , Suárez Guillermo M.
Published: August 2024

Nuevo registro del género Bryoerythrophyllum para Argentina: B. jamesonii. Con este hallazgo, el género está representado en el país por seis especies, cinco para el noroeste y una en el sur. Bryoerythrophyllum jamesonii ha sido recolectada en los pastizales de altura y se distingue por sus plantas dioicas de color pardo rojizo; las hojas son oblongo-lanceoladas con el ápice anchamente agudo y apiculado; el margen es plano y recurvado por encima de la base envainadora, débilmente dentado hacia el ápice; la costa es ventralmente papilosa, mientras que es lisa en el lado dorsal, y las células basales paracostales tienen paredes firmes y no están infladas. En esta contribución se incluye la descripción, ilustración y comentarios de la especie citada, así como una clave taxonómica para compararla con sus congéneres presentes en el país.
Evolving Trends of Hot Spots in Chinese Animation Subculture Research: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Li Yanxi
Published: August 2024

With the development of Chinese society, animation subculture has increasingly garnered attention from scholars. Methodologically, this article employs Citespace to conduct a bibliometric analysis of 321 documents sourced from the CNKI database, systematically identifying research hotspots, developmental history, and frontier fields within the realm of Chinese animation subculture from 2005 to 2024. Three key findings emerge from this analysis: (1) The number of published works exhibited significant fluctuations over time, forming the initial period, the first peak period, the second peak period, and the decline period; (2) The scholarly attitudes towards animation subculture have evolved over time, transitioning from negativity and uncertainty to positivity and affirmation; (3) Animation subculture and fan communities have progressively shifted from niche topics in earlier years to mainstream subjects of interest. Furthermore, this article discusses the advantages and limitations of bibliometric analysis within this field and offers predictions for future research hotspots and ideas.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration in Rural Philippine Higher Education: Perspectives, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations
Authors: Villarino Resti Tito
Published: August 2024

AI rapidly reshapes learning landscapes from highly industrialized countries to those that are still in development, such as the Philippines. However, limited studies have been conducted on how such AI tools are adopted and perceived by college students within a non-urban higher education context. This study fills the gap by investigating the adoption, perceptions, and ethical implications of AI tools among rural Philippine college students through a sequential explanatory mixed-method cross-section survey approach, drawing its base from 451 students in a rural state college in Cebu, Philippines, from May to June 2024. IBM SPSS version 26.0 was used to conduct the statistical analyses, while theme analyses were done using MAXQDA version 2020. Among the respondents, all had used AI tools, while the greater proportion of these students (78.54%) used ChatGPT. Further, the students strongly believed that AI was easy to use (M = 5.13; SD = ±1.58) and helpful in their learning (M = 5.17; SD = ±1.53). On the contrary, students were concerned about incorrect or biased information (M=5.35, SD=±1.40), impact on critical thinking (M=5.04, SD=±1.77), and potential for cheating (M=5.39, SD=±1.50) while utilizing these AI tools. Also, only 17.29% of the students knew its institutional policies regarding the use of AI. This study indicates the essentiality of creating clear institutional guidelines for the use of AI, devising programs on AI literacy, and revisiting the assumption about the digital divide in rural higher education institutions. These findings also have policy implications in view of curriculum development and ethics for integrating AI into higher education contexts and carve out a need for educational strategies that make use of the benefits offered through AI while actively cultivating students' critical thinking skills and academic integrity.
Search term validation in agricultural economics: conceptual background and application
Authors: Völker Richard , Hirschauer Norbert , Lind Fabienne , Gruener Sven
Published: August 2024

Agricultural and environmental economists frequently use content analyses of textual data to gain a deeper understanding of public discourses that reflect the conflicting interests and attitudes of various stakeholders on agricultural issues. These discourses encompass topics such as nitrogen leaching, climate change, biodiversity loss, and animal welfare. However, the procedural standards of content analysis established in communication science are rarely fully adhered to due to a lack of interdisciplinary communication. This paper provides applied agricultural economists with the conceptual background of systematic search term validation that facilitates the transparent generation of high-quality databases for the content analysis of large datasets.
Reduced contribution of sulfur to the mass extinction associated with the Chicxulub impact event
Authors: Rodiouchkina Katerina , Goderis Steven , Karatekin Ozgur , Claeys Philippe , Boettcher Michael , Vanhaecke Frank , Senel Cem , Rodushkin Ilia , Temel Orkun , Vellekoop Johan , Kaskes Pim
Published: August 2024

The Chicxulub asteroid impact event at the Cretaceous-Paleogene (K-Pg) boundary ~66 Myr ago is widely considered responsible for the mass extinction event leading to the demise of the non-avian dinosaurs. Short-term cooling due to massive release of climate-active agents is hypothesized to have been crucial, with S-bearing gases originating from the target rock vaporization considered a main driving force. Yet, the magnitude of the S release remains poorly constrained. Here, the amount of impact-released S is estimated empirically relying on the concentration of S and its isotopic composition within the impact structure and a set of terrestrial K-Pg boundary ejecta sites for the first time. The value of 67 ± 39 Gt obtained is ~5-fold lower than recent numerical estimates but concurs with numerical estimates from the 1990s. The lower mass of S-released implies global average temperatures above freezing point with key implications for species survival during the first years following the impact.
Social Media: A Harsher Reality for Adolescents with Depression
Authors: Janssen Loes H. C. , Valkenburg Patti M. , Keijsers Loes , Beyens Ine
Published: August 2024

Social media use is often highlighted as an important cause of the recent rise in depression among adolescents. However, this perspective overlooks a crucial reverse causality, namely that levels of depression might also shape adolescents’ social media use. In a diary study among 479 adolescents (Mage = 15.98; 16.9% clinically depressed), we assessed their level of depression and then monitored their social media activities and experiences daily for 100 subsequent days. Depressed adolescents did not differ from their non-depressed peers in the frequency of posting and the time spent scrolling. However, they reported feeling twice as insecure after scrolling, nearly twice as rejected during online communication with friends, and significantly more preoccupied with feedback. Our findings underscore the need for further research into the mechanisms of how depressive symptoms influence adolescents’ social media experiences, to inform the development of effective digital tools and therapeutic approaches to support adolescent mental health.
A Basic Income for Nunavut: Addressing Poverty in Canada's North
Authors: Cameron Anna , Petit Gillian , Tedds Lindsay M.
Published: August 2024

Au moyen de données sur les déclarations fiscales individuelles, les autrices ont simulé des revenus de base garantis au Nunavut. Elles ont déterminé le revenu de base réalisable en fonction du budget du Nunavut, qui permettrait de réduire le plus la pauvreté au moindre coût. Elles ont établi que le Nunavut pourrait adopter un modeste revenu de base à l'aide des « économies » réalisées grâce à l’élimination des crédits d'impôt et de l'aide au revenu. Étant donné la faible assiette fiscale du Nunavut, un revenu de base plus généreux exigerait un financement fédéral. Ainsi, un revenu de base pourrait atténuer des préoccupations comme l'insécurité alimentaire, mais n’éliminerait pas la nécessité de programmes comme l'aide au logement ni ne couvrirait la totalité des coûts liés aux récoltes. En vertu du programme actuel d'aide au revenu du Nunavut, les bénéficiaires doivent participer à des « choix productifs ». Il serait difficile de mettre en œuvre des conditions semblables, souvent intégrées au revenu de base des Autochtones, si un tel revenu était administré par le régime fiscal. Les chercheurs explorent ces questions et d'autres aspects dans le contexte des principes inuits.
Veterinarian Use of and Sentiment Regarding Standard of Care for Feline Ovarian Pedicle Tie
Authors: Herendeen Hillary A. , Turner Jennifer W.C. , Kreisler Rachael E.
Published: August 2024

Ligation of the feline ovarian pedicle is commonly performed via autoligation (“pedicle tie”) by high-quality high-volume surgeons. It is not commonly taught in veterinary school, resulting in general practice veterinarians who are not comfortable with the technique, despite being faster than double ligation with suture, having very low risk of hemorrhage-related complications, and no increased risk for student surgeons. This study aimed to determine the use of and opinions regarding standard of care (SOC) related to the pedicle tie for feline ovariohysterectomy. An anonymous 23-question survey was targeted to private practice veterinarians via social media from September to November 2021. There were 142 respondents, with 77 indicating the use of the pedicle tie and 65 indicating no use. Of those who used the pedicle tie, most reported learning the technique from either a dedicated high-quality high-volume facility (32%) or a colleague/mentor (32%). Nearly half used it in all cases. They had used it for a median of 5 (IQR 3,8) years, and 99% were comfortable teaching the technique to others. Of those who did not use the pedicle tie, 60% reported that it meets SOC, 14% reported that it does not, and 26% reported that it sometimes meets SOC. Over half of the respondents reported using the pedicle tie. Absence from the veterinary curriculum was the most frequently cited reason for not using the technique.
Jornal do Povo: Partidarismo e negócio na esfera pública de Três Lagoas
Authors: Fernandes Mario Luiz , Santos Bonfim Ferreira Sidnei Carlos
Published: August 2024

O artigo analisa traços da história do Jornal do Povo, de Três Lagoas (MS), entre as décadas 1940 e 1990. Foi lançado em 1949 por líderes do PSD e deu origem ao grupo RCN de Comunicação, hegemônico na região de Três Lagoas. O estudo utiliza a pesquisa documental e bibliográfica. No período analisado, o jornal produziu intenso discurso em defesa de partidos políticos e do regime de 1964, bem como projetou três gerações de seus dirigentes na esfera pública.
O contra-ataque das máquinas: Automação da memória no filme Possessor
Authors: Meneses Rodrigues Isadora
Published: August 2024

Este ensaio apresenta uma reflexão sobre a gestão tecnológica da subjetividade ao destacar a abordagem da conexão cérebro-máquina no contexto audiovisual contemporâneo. Partindo da análise do filme Possessor (2020, Brandon Cronenberg), argumentamos que a consequência da simbiose orgânico-inorgânico que vemos em cena é a submissão da temporalidade humana às limitações impostas pelos aparelhos, incapazes de articular o peso da memória, que faz do olvido um elemento central.
Monetary Policy's Impact on Jordanian Economic Growth: Long and Short-Term Effects for the Period (1990 – 2021)
Authors: Basha Mazen Hasan
Published: August 2024

Objectives: This study aims to examines how monetary policy affects Jordan's economic growth in the long and short term The study incorporates the time series data from 1990 to 2021. Methods: To examine the impacts of monetary policy on economic growth measures, such as GDP, this study used the Autoregressive Distributive Lag (ARDL) and Vector Error Correction (VEC) models. The independent variables are the real interest rate, inflation rate, and broad money supply as monetary policy indicators. Results: The current study shows that monetary policy (real interest rate, inflation rate, and broad money supply) has positive significant implications that impact Jordanian economic growth in both the short and long term. Furthermore, the data demonstrate a bidirectional link between monetary policy and Jordanian economic growth in both the long and short term. Conclusion: The monetary policy has a positive significant impact on Jordanian economic growth measures (real interest rate, inflation rate, and broad money supply).
Implications of Social Costs of Corona pandemic in Corporate Financial Report in Sudan During (2020-2021)
Authors: Babiker Iman
Published: August 2024

Objectives: This paper aims to study the impact of the social costs of the Corona pandemic on the financial reports of Sudanese companies. Methods: The descriptive and quantitative approaches were used to analyze the primary data collected through the questionnaire which was distributed to a random sample of accountants and financial managers in some companies operating in Sudan. Results: The researcher reached the following results: Social costs affect financial reporting, and social costs also affect quarantine strategies. While there is no statistically significant relationship between Corona strategies and financial reporting. The researcher attributes this result to the instability of the economic and political conditions in Sudan, as the spread of this epidemic coincided with the deterioration of the situation economic and political, companies in Sudan were operating under very difficult and complex economic and political conditions. Conclusion: The researcher concludes from the previous analysis and its results: The social costs of the pandemic affect financial reports and also affect quarantine strategies. However, no statistically significant relationship was found between strategies to combat it and the preparation of financial reports.
Trend Analysis of Poultry production, population growth and distribution in Ethiopia
Authors: Getiso Aman
Published: August 2024

Ethiopia's poultry sector plays a vital role in agricultural development, food security, and rural livelihoods. Despite its importance, there remains limited understanding of the trends in poultry production, population growth, and distribution across the country. Hence, this manuscript presents a comprehensive trend analysis of poultry production, population dynamics, and distribution patterns in Ethiopia from 2004 to 2022. Data from the Central Statistical Agency (CSA) and FAOSTAT were analyzed using non-parametric statistical methods to assess trends in poultry production and population growth. The analysis reveals a consistent upward trend in the poultry population across various regions of Ethiopia except for a slight decrease observed in Addis Ababa during 2004-2007, with indigenous breeds dominating the landscape. Despite challenges such as disease outbreaks and limited commercialization, the poultry sector has experienced significant growth, driven by factors like population increase and shifting dietary preferences. The study also highlights increasing trends in egg and meat production, indicating the sector's potential for further expansion. Recommendations are provided for policymakers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to promote sustainable growth, enhance food security, and improve the livelihoods of poultry farmers in Ethiopia. Overall, the findings underscore the importance of continued investment and innovation in the poultry sector to realize its full potential in contributing to Ethiopia's agricultural development and economic prosperity.
Матеріали до словника традиційних народних промислів (гончарська лексика подільських говірок)
Authors: Жвава Ольга
Published: August 2024

The article analyzes lexical material for the Dictionary of Traditional Folk Crafts. The proposed materials reflect the peculiarities and regional differences of the pottery terminology of Podillia. The relevance of the article is due to the fact that many problems of dialect lexicology have not yet been solved, in particular, a national dictionary of dialects and a dictionary of individual regions of Ukrainian dialects have not been created. The nomination of phenomena and concepts of traditional folk culture is poly-informative, and their fixation and preservation remain an urgent task of modern dialectology. The sources of the factual material are recordings of live folk speech made by the author in 12 (twelve) settlements of Podillia in 1998-1999. The purpose of the research is to review the history of Podillia pottery as a folk craft, as well as to present a fragment of a dictionary of pottery terminology, and to introduce a name to denote the realities of pottery into scientific circulation. The article uses general scientific methods of research: analysis, synthesis and observation, which made it possible to identify and systematize colloquial material; the descriptive method was used in the process of analyzing the vernacular speech. Special linguistic methods of research: questionnaires and interviews contributed to the recording of dialect speech, contextual and interpretive analysis allowed to identify transformations of the semantic scope of lexemes functioning in the live speech of speakers of Podillia dialects, linguo-geographical method made it possible to illustrate the habitat of the recorded names. The result of the research is the introduction of lexical material collected during the expedition into scientific circulation. The work on the dictionary of pottery terminology is planned to be continued, streamlining the previously collected vocabulary. Originality. Studying the cultural characteristics of Ukrainians allows not only expanding general knowledge, but also passing on the nation's invaluable experience to future generations. The vocabulary of traditional crafts is a unique basis for enriching the language, a part of cultural and social memory. It is also important to compile dictionaries, as the recording of traditional folk culture concepts is an urgent issue not only for ethnology but also for linguistics. Conclusion. The pottery vocabulary of Podillia dialects is a complex multifaceted system with a clear structure. The study of this vocabulary proves that in terms of area, it shows tendencies towards spatial opposition: some of the lexemes are not found in neighboring dialects (brashne, bohonok, vedrovyi pot, veselce, etc.). We see the prospects for further research in the continuation of work on the compilation of the Dictionary of Podillia Dialects.
Виклики перекладу: адекватність чи інтерпретація (на матеріалі українських перекладів поетичних творів Адама Міцкевича)
Authors: Приймак Алла
Published: August 2024

The article highlights special features in Ukrainian translations of the poetic legacy of the outstanding Polish poet Adam Mitskevich using as examples some of his odes, poems, and lyric verses in aspects of their sense, expressive, lexical and stylistic interpretation, as the role of translations in the process of safekeeping and multiplying the world cultural legacy is especially important. While adhering to national traditions, Ukrainian translators enrich the treasury of Ukrainian literature, enabling the exchange of cultural values between countries and nations. Ukrainian translations of Adam Mitskevich's poetry are researched by multiple linguists and literary experts, in particular, by I. Franko, M. Vaskiv, V. Gumenuk, L. Markuliak, L. Pshcholovska, M. Strikha, and so on. This research is focused on the review of challenges appearing in the process of Adam Mitskevich's poetry translation, both typical and specific, intrinsic solely to the poems of this famous Polish poet. The paper contains an analysis of pieces of Adam Mickiewicz's works translated by Oleksandr Navrotsky, Myhailo Starytsky, and Mykola Lukash. It also defines the effect of Adam Adam Mickiewicz's poetry on different generations of Ukrainian readers. The article also reviews some of the translational methods and peculiarities of their usage by different translators, in particular of author’s style reproduction, symbols usage, outdated words usage and also appropriate usage of dialectal, and special vocabulary in Polish and Ukrainian, etc. The article defines features, ignoring which results in distortion of senses, and measures the level of translator’s creativity, allowed while working with poetical texts. The author concludes that the Ukrainian treasury of the translated poetic legacy of Adam Mitskevich is rich, but would benefit from new translations of poems both already translated and well-known to readers and new ones that have not found their Ukrainian bards yet.
Geochemical peculiarities of the Atlantic Pleistocene sediments
Authors: Levitan M. A. , Antonova T. A. , Domaratskaya L. G. , Koltsova A. V.
Published: August 2024

In the geochemical review based on records from cruises of International project of Deep-Sea Drilling (phases of DSDP, ODP, IODP) and other literature data we presented tables of average arithmetic chemical composition, meanweighted chemical composition, accumulation rates, and mass accumulation rates of chemical components. These tables can be used for comparative analysis with sediments of the same or other stratons in different oceanic basins and also with paleooceanic sediments on the continents. Terrigenous matrix dominates within lithogenic matter. Using methods of mathematical statistics we revealed main geochemical associations and base factors determinating the chemical composition of studied sediments. Masses of oxides of petrogenic elements and a number of trace elements have been calculated for Pleistocene sediments. We managed to take an idea about average chemical composition of the Atlantic Pleistocene.
The importance of Latin America in supporting of the first Russian voyages around the world
Authors: Petrov Alexander Yu.
Published: August 2024

The article is devoted to the importance of Latin America on the routes of Russian round-the-world expeditions to the colonies in the north-west of America. Based on new archival materials, the financial and economic aspect of interaction between Russian Navy officers and various regions of Latin America is examined. The positive aspects of this interaction are considered. So are the problems that have arisen. It shows which ports were most important during navigations. The article is written based on an interdisciplinary approach.
Latin America and overcoming stereotypes. Researchers' estimates and predictions
Authors: TAYAR VIOLETTA M.
Published: August 2024

A review of the annual meeting of the Association for Ibero-American Studies. It contains the summary of political and economic development of the region in 2023—2024. Also took place the presentation of book publications. Reports of colleagues from regional centers of the Association were heard.
Rhenium(V) Tris(pyrazolyl)borate Thiolate Complex with the Disulfide Bridging Ligand: Synthesis and Structure
Authors: Skabitskii I. V. , Shapovalov S. S.
Published: August 2024

The reaction of TpReOCl(StBu) (Tp = tris(pyrazolyl)borate anion) with sodium disulfide in dimethoxyethane affords the new binuclear rhenium complex [TpReO(μ-StBu)]2(μ-S2) (I). Complex I can also be synthesized by the reaction of TpReO(StBu)2 with a suspension of manganese(II) bromide in toluene accompanied by the dealkylation of one of the ligands to form one more new complex [TpReO]2(μ-S2)(μ-S) (II) containing the bridging sulfide and disulfide ligands. The structures of two crystalline solvates of complex I with dichloromethane containing the molecules with different conformations of the Re2S2 fragment (Ia and Ib) and complex II are studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD) (CIF files ССDC nos. 2262677, 2262678, and 2267423 for Ia, Ib, and II, respectively).
Impact of ice rain on forests of Russky Island
Authors: Ivanov A. V. , Zamolodchikov D. G. , Kravchenko O. M. , Soloviev I. D.
Published: August 2024

Hazardous weather events, which are increasing in frequency with global climate change, pose a threat to forest ecosystems over large areas. Heavy and destructive icy rain occurred in the south of Primorye on November 19, 2020. As a result of the breaking of branches and trunks on the territory of Russky Island, which is part of the Vladivostok urban district, 9.4 ± 1.7 m3/ha of dead fallen wood, which amounted to 4.8% of the total stock of stem wood, was produced. More than a third of all trees lost 50% of their crown. Specific losses of crown phytomass, calculated using regional allometric equations, are estimated at 12.2 ± 2.1 t/ha. The species that were most vulnerable to ice rain (Tilia amurensis and Betula dahurica) were represented by the largest trees, with a wide crown and a large proportion of branches in the total biomass. Lower canopy species (Carpinus cordata and Acer mono) were less affected. The share of the fallen stock of the forest stand (in relation to the total stock) was positively related to the height above sea level (R2 = 0.54, p = 0.039), and the average diameter of the stand was significantly correlated with the phytomass of the fallen part of the crowns (R2 = 0.51, p = 0.047). NDVI vegetation index values obtained from MODIS images for the 2020 and 2021 seasons (before and after the disturbance, respectively) differed significantly.
Non-specific animal esterases as biomarkers of pesticide pollution of aquatic ecosystems (review)
Authors: Kinareikina A. G. , Silivanova E. A. , Kyrov D. N.
Published: August 2024

Pollution of water resources with pesticides negatively affects aquatic organisms and makes water bodies unsuitable for use by humans. Chemical analysis methods do not provide information about the impact of a detected substance and its individual components on the ecosystem. The article presents an analysis and synthesis of published data on the possibilities and features of the use of aquatic enzymes as biomarkers of pollution of aquatic ecosystems with pesticides. Publications over the past 20 years, indexed in the PubMed, Crossref, Web of Science, Scopus, and RSCI databases devoted to the issues of pesticide pollution of water bodies and the use of enzymes, in particular nonspecific esterases, in biomonitoring were analyzed. The concept of “biomarker” is revealed, groups of biomarkers, the purposes of their use, advantages and disadvantages as a source of information about the state of the ecosystem are listed. Particular attention is paid to study of nonspecific esterases in aquatic organisms (fish, mollusks, crustaceans, amphibians). The main types of substrates used to measure the activity of esterase isoforms and the features of changes in enzymatic activity in response to exposure to pesticides from different chemical groups (organophosphorus compounds, carbamates, pyrethroids) are considered. The factors influencing the activity of nonspecific esterases of aquatic organisms and limiting their use for assessing pollution of aquatic ecosystems are identified.
Functional alpha diversity: a new distance-based measurement calculations technique that accounts for intraspecific variability
Authors: Ushakov M. V.
Published: August 2024

A new technique for assessing functional diversity is proposed, which is essentially a way to calculate Rao’s quadratic entropy. In contrast to the original method of calculating entropy, the new method takes into account intraspecific variability and allows us to evaluate other useful aspects of functional diversity, such as functional richness, functional evenness, the uniqueness of each species, and the contributions to functional diversity of intraspecific variability of each species and each trait separately. However, due to the peculiarities of the calculation, the proposed technique can only be applicable for an absolute count of all organisms within the “island” community or when collecting material based on a fixed sampling effort. The article provides an example of the application of the proposed technique to real rodent trapping data.
Communities of soil-living enchytraeids (Annelida, Clitellata, Enchytraeidae) of the European part of Russia
Authors: Degtyarev M. I. , Zaitsev A. S. , Danilova M. A. , Zvychaynaya E. Yu. , Korobushkin D. I. , Medvedev D. A. , Saifutdinov R. A. , Gongalsky K. B.
Published: August 2024

Enchytraeids are key organisms in the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems, but despite this, the fauna and population of enchytraeids of the European part of Russia (ER) have been studied rather poorly. Based on our own collections from 193 sites across the main biomes of the ER from 2019 to 2023, 74 species of enchytraeids belonging to 15 genera were identified. The presence of tundra, boreal, nemoral and desert faunal complexes of enchytraeids, as well as a group of polyzonal species, was shown. From a faunal perspective, the Caucasus, which is inhabited by a group of species that are not found anywhere else in Russia, stands out within the ER. Analysis of enchytraeid communities in various biomes of the ER at the species level will allow for a more correct assessment of their role in detrital food webs and the functioning of ecosystems overall.
Transregional Security Impacts of the Special Military Operation and Strategic Interests of the United States and China
Authors: Yixiang Sun
Published: August 2024

The launch of special military operations and a new round of Russia-Ukraine conflict are essentially the outbreak of decades of grievances between Russia and the United States over the issue of NATO's eastward expansion. After the end of the Cold War in the 1990s, the United States entered the "unilateral era" and continued to promote NATO's eastward expansion and strategically squeezed Russia, causing Russia's insecurity to continue to rise. At the same time, this Russia-Ukraine conflict also occurred against the backdrop of the United States’ comprehensive advancement of strategic competition with China. By hyping up the joint statement issued by China and Russia in February 2022 and spreading rumors about China's advance knowledge of its actions against Russia, the United States is trying to direct international pressure on China. Although China is not a party to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the deep-seated impact of the conflict on the global political, economic, and security landscape has gradually spread to China-US relations, and several sets of "big triangle" relationships involving China, such as China-US-Russia, China-US-Europe, and other groups of China-US-EU, are also facing profound adjustments. Globalization and regional security have been further frustrated by geopolitical conflicts, the "economic war" and "political war" between major powers have been deepened, the status of the United Nations has been declining day by day, and the global arms race has suddenly intensified. Based on the Regional Security Complex Theory (RSCT), this paper comprehensively analyzes the regional and global impacts of special military operations, geo-security contradictions, and the conflict of interests between the two most important world powers, China and the United States. The Russia-Ukraine conflict will continue to affect the adjustment of strategic interests among major powers, and the prospects of China-Russia cooperation and the Asia-Pacific region will determine the direction of the evolution of the future world pattern.
Geopolitical Triangle "Russia – USA – China" in the Context of Sanctions Confrontation
Authors: Zakliazminskaia E. O.
Published: August 2024

The article analyzes Washington's sanctions policy towards Russia and China, the countermeasures taken by Moscow and Beijing, as well as the most acute areas of confrontation between the parties. The main conclusion of the study is the postulate about the ineffectiveness of the imposed sanctions and the failure to achieve the initial goals – changing the foreign policy of the state. Neither Russia nor China intend to change their political course; they actively oppose sanctions and have united with other sanctioned states, which Washington calls «bad actors» in the international arena due to the uncontrollability of their behavior by the United States. Washington fears the strengthening of these states and the possible formation of new leaders in their regions.
Regime Transformation of the PRC and the Formulation of a Strategy to Contain China: Assessments of American Sinologists
Authors: Skosyrev V. A.
Published: August 2024

This article looks into the discussion of American sinologists regarding the potential of the “Chinese model” and recommendations for Washington on developing a policy to contain China based on these assessments. This issue becomes especially relevant against the backdrop of statements by the PRC leadership about the existence of “Chinese-style modernization” as a non-Western path of development and the emergence of the thesis in the Chinese ideological discourse about Beijing’s readiness to share “Chinese wisdom” and management principles with other countries. It is concluded that opinions of American sinologists on the subject are far from unanimous. There are two main groups of assessments among professional sinologists in the United States regarding the capabilities of the PRC to displace American values and standards of governance on a global scale.
France's Dilemmas in the Indo-Pacific: It’s Hard to Be the Third
Authors: Timofeev P. P.
Published: August 2024

Relying on its Indo-Pacific possessions, France under E. Macron seeks to form a “third way” regional coalition project in the Asia-Pacific/Indo-Pacific region, designed to counterbalance the influence of the USA and China in the region. Nevertheless, France faces serious obstacles on its way. The process of mental construction of the Asia-Pacific/Indo-Pacific space in the minds of the French authorities has not yet been completed. The existence of “fragments of the empire” and a network of partnerships with regional states help France to maintain a presence in the region, but the lack of clarity in understanding the goals and objectives of the emerging coalition and the insufficiency of economic, political, and military resources to French ambitions seriously complicates France’s policy in the Indo-Pacific. The crisis events of 2021–2022 are forcing to look for new options for solving the strategic enigma.
The Role of Russia and China in the Confrontation with the United States
Authors: Klimenko A. F.
Published: August 2024

The present article analyzes the interstate rivalry between the United States and China, as well as Russia's role in international relations in general. The study touches upon several key aspects, including the evolution of U.S.-China relations, the current crisis in bilateral relations, and the strategic interaction between Russia and China against the expansion of the United States and the collective West. The article focuses on the possibility of a direct military clash between the U.S. and China and analyzes the likelihood of Russia's involvement in such a conflict. The aim of the study was to analyze U.S.-China contradictions and the role of Russia and China in potential and actual conflicts involving Western countries. The author draws several important conclusions. First, the successful actions of the Russian armed forces in Ukraine undermine the plans of the U.S. and the West, leading to attempts to "freeze" the conflict and restore Ukraine's military potential. Second, tensions in the Indo-Pacific region and the strengthening of alliances directed against China reinforce the need for Russia and the PRC to come closer together. Third, mutual support and security cooperation between Russia and China are key to ensuring stability on their common border and the formation of a just world order. The author calls for increased joint efforts between Russia and China within the framework of international organizations such as the SCO, CSTO, and BRICS to ensure security and stability in Greater Eurasia.
The Interests of the American Corporate Sector in the Context of Fragmentation of the Global Economy and Conflict with Russia
Authors: Kozlov V. O
Published: August 2024

The study of the strategies of American companies on the Russian market since February 24, 2022, occupies a special place in the research of modern Americanists and international experts. This is because no other country has experienced the Western "cancel culture" to the same extent as Russia. The article examines the main strategies adopted by American companies in 2021-2023, their main challenges and opportunities for continuing operations in modern geopolitical circumstances. As the analysis reveals, American business in Russia has taken several different paths: exiting the market, suspending operations, reducing investments, delaying the process of departure from the Russian market, and maintaining operations. The paper discusses various options for American companies to continue operating in Russia, analyzing the causes and effects of their withdrawal in the short and long terms. The final section of the paper is devoted to the prospects for the continuation of American businesses in the Russian market.
Pengaruh Reward dan Punishment Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai pada BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Cabang Sumatera Barat
Authors: Vartika Sari Sindi , Sutarjo Agus , Adawiyah Dina
Published: August 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh reward dan punishment terhadap kinerja pegawai BPJS Ketenakerjaan Cabang Sumatera Barat. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan riset lapangan dan kepustakaan. Menggunakan data primer diperoleh dari hasil penyebaran kuesioner. digunakan sampel sebanyak 38 pegawai BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Cabang Sumatera Barat. Menggunakan analisis regresi linear berganda, uji t, uji f dan koefisien determinasi. Penelitian mengunakan Hasil regresi dan uji hipotesis menunjukan. (1)Reward berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pegawai BPJS Keternagakerjaan cabang Sumatera Barat. (2)Punishment berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pegawai BPJS Ketenagakerjaan cabang Sumatera Barat. (3)Reward dan Puishment bersama-sama berpengaruh positif dan signifikan  terhadap kinerja pegawai BPJS Ketenagakerjaan cabang Sumatera barat. Besarnya kontribusi pengaruh reward dan punishment terhadap kinerja pegawai BPJS Ketenagakerjaan cabang Sumatera Barat adalah sebesar 39,4% sedangkan sisanya dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain.
Pengaruh Internet Marketing Terhadap Peningkatan Pendapatan Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah di Kota Padang (Studi pada UMKM Binaan Rumah Kreatif BUMN BNI Kota Padang)
Authors: Yusuf Muhammad , Chandrayanti Teti , Dwi Anggraeni Meri
Published: August 2024

Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) memiliki peran strategis dalam pertumbuhan dan perkembangan perekonomian nasional. UMKM dapat menjadi tumpuan atau penopang pengentasan kemiskinan dan pengangguran dalam ekonomi kerakyatan, dan juga berperan dalam mendistribusikan hasil-hasil pembangunan. Internet Marketing adalah penyelenggaraan perdagangan dalam bentuk penjualan, pembelian, pemesanan, pembayaran, dan promosi barang dan/atau jasa yang dilakukan dengan memanfaatkan komputer dan sarana komunikasi elektronik digital atau telekomunikasi data. Selain itu, bentuk perdagangan ini juga dapat dilakukan secara global, dengan menggunakan jaringan internet. Dalam perkembangan ini, UMKM sebagai salah satu pilar perekonomian di Indonesia harus mampu menjawab tantangan tersebut dan harus mampu menjangkau perubahan di sekitarnya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh internet marketing terhadap peningkatan pendapatan UMKM Kota Padang pada UMKM binaan Rumah Kreatif BNI Kota Padang. Rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah bagaimana pengaruh internet marketing terhadap peningkatan pendapatan Usaha Mikro, Kecil dan Menengah di Kota Padang. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan data primer dan jumlah sampel sebanyak 52 UKM. Untuk pengumpulan data diperoleh dari metode kuesioner kepada pelaku UMKM binaan RKB BNI di Kota Padang. Data yang terkumpul dianalisis menggunakan regresi linier sederhana. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial hasil uji signifikansi parametrik individu (uji t) pada variabel internet marketing berpengaruh signifikan terhadap peningkatan pendapatan UMKM dengan nilai signifikansi 0,000 < 0,05. Sedangkan dari hasil analisis diketahui nilai thitung sebesar 5,974 > dari t tabel 3,311.
Pengaruh Penerapan dan Sosialisasi Pajak Umkm Berdasarkan Peraturan Pemerintah No 23 Tahun 2018 Terhadap Tingkat Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak (Studi Kasus Pelaku UMKM di Kelurahan Purus, Kecamatan Padang Barat, Kota Padang)
Authors: Savitri Frazella , Syafitri Yulia , Bustari Andre
Published: August 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis 1). Pengaruh Penerapan Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 23 Tahun 2018 secara parsial Terhadap Tingkat Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak di Kelurahan Purus. 2). Pengaruh Sosialisasi Perpajakan secara parsial Terhadap Tingkat Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak di Kelurahan Purus. 3). Untuk mengetahui Bagaimana Pengaruh Penerapan dan Sosialisasi Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 23 Tahun 2018 secara simultan Terhadap Tingkat Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak di Kelurahan Purus. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif. Metode pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara (interview), kuesioner dan dokumentasi. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah 123 orang dan sampel 53 orang. Meode penelitian adalah analisis deskriptif, analisis regresi linear berganda, serta uji hipotesis dengan uji-t dan uji-F. Hasil Penelitian 1). Penerapan Pajak UMKM Berdasarkan Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 23 Tahun 2018 Berpengaruh Positif Dan Signifikan Terhadap Tingkat Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak. 2) Sosialisasi Pajak UMKM Berdasarkan Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 23 Tahun 2018  Berpengaruh positif Dan tidak Signifikan Terhadap Tingkat Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak. 3) Penerapan Dan Sosialisasi Pajak UMKM Berdasarkan Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 23 Tahun 2018 Berpengaruh Positif Dan Signifikan Terhadap Tingkat Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak.
Expression profile of genes associated with steroid dependence in children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome
Authors:   Veltischev Research and Clinical Institute for Pediatrics, MOROZOV S. L. , PAKHOMOVA V. P. ,   Veltischev Research and Clinical Institute for Pediatrics, VOINOVA V. YU. ,   Veltischev Research and Clinical Institute for Pediatrics
Published: August 2024

Worldwide, nephrotic syndrome in children is the most common glomerulopathy. One of the pressing issues in pediatric nephrology is the formation of dependence or resistance to steroid drugs in the treatment of nephrotic syndrome, which has made it possible to develop the field of pharmacotranscriptomics. Understanding the quantitative contribution of genetic factors to phenotype is an important aspect of developing personalized treatment strategies. In addition to molecular genetic analysis of polymorphisms affecting the primary structure of proteins, it is proposed to systematically use expression in order to quantify the role of these factors in transcription and processing of mRNA. This article discusses the results of a study of the express genes MDR1 and NR3C1, which are associated with steroid dependence in children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome.
Comparative assessment of inflammation indicators of a general blood test data in patients with obstructive and non-obstructive myocardial infarction
Authors:   Izhevsk State Medical Academy, GRISHIN I. S. , MAKSIMOV N. I. ,   Izhevsk State Medical Academy, GRISHINA N. S. ,   Republican Clinical and Diagnostic Center
Published: August 2024

The purpose — to evaluate the indicators of inflammation of a general blood test in the acute period of myocardial infarction with or without obstruction of the coronary arteries. Material and methods. The study included 170 patients diagnosed with myocardial infarction. According to the CG data, the patients were divided into 2 groups: 1 — MIwoCAO, n = 73; 2 — MIwCAO, n = 97. According to the IGF level (> 31.2% and < 31.2%), the patients were divided into 2 subgroups: 1 — low GFI, n = 94 and 2 — normal GFI, n = 76. According to the results of a gemeral blood test, the main indicators of systemic inflammation were calculated — NLR, TLR, monocytes/HD LPC, SIRI. The results of the two groups were compared. Results. In patients with MIwCAO, the level of leukocytes was statistically significantly higher — 12.1 vs. 9.9, erythrocytes — 5.0 vs. 4.76 and platelets — 257 vs. 235. Leukocytosis is mainly represented by neutrophils — 8.8 vs. 6.55. SIRI was higher in patients with MIwCAO (933 vs. 728). Indicators of the inflammatory process were statistically significantly higher in patients with low LV GFI due to higher numbers of leukocytes (11.1 vs. 10.1), neutrophils (8 vs. 7.3), lymphocytes in % ratio (19 and 21.3), higher NLR (3.97 vs. 3.3), and higher levels of monocytes/HD LPC (0.71 vs. 0.6). Patients with atherosclerosis and low GFI had higher levels of leukocytes compared with patients without obstructive lesion (12.2 vs. 10.15), neutrophils (9.5 vs. 7), as well as higher levels SIRI (1015 vs. 794). Conclusions. 1. Patients with MIwoCAO have lower levels of leukocytes, neutrophils, platelets, and SIRI. 2. Patients with low left ventricular GFI show higher rates of systemic inflammation due to leukocytes, neutrophils, NLR, and the monocytes/HD LPC index.
Application of deep learning for technological parameter optimization of laser shock peening of Ti-6Al-4V alloy
Authors: Verezhak Mikhail , Vshivkov Aleksei , Gachegova Elena , Bartolomei Maria , Mayer Alexander , Swaroop Sathya
Published: August 2024

The paper is devoted to the development of the method of laser shock peening (LSP) of metals. To optimize the mode of LSP for Ti-6Al-4V specimens a deep learning model for predicting residual stresses by laser shock peening was developed. A numerical-experimental method was used to carry out the model training, in which an experimental study of the effect of different processing mode on the depth and distribution of residual stresses was carried out. The Johnson-Cook model was used as the governing relationship for modeling the dynamic deformation process. At the second stage, the problem of static equilibrium of a body with a plastically deformed area was numerically solved to determine residual stresses. The results of research on determination of the optimal configuration of the deep learning model showed that when using sinusoidal activation function of the neural network with 4 hidden layers and the number of neurons 10, the best level of accuracy in solving the problem is achieved. The obtained model allows us to optimally determine the LSP mode according to the given limitations of values and depth of residual stresses.