bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Anatomical traits and volatile compounds of acetone extract from Kaempferia champasakensis
Authors: Le-thi T T , Nguyen M P , Vu H N , Van H T , Pham T V , Le V S , Nguyen Q H , Le T T , Nguyen H T D
Published: January 2025

Kaempferia L. is a genus belonging to Zingiberaceae family, with many species used in indigenous medicines in Asian countries. Kaempferia champasakensis Picheans. and Koonterm. are rare species found only in Laos and Vietnam. The aim of this study was to provide the micro-morphological traits and the volatile compounds of the acetone extract isolated from K. champasakensis for the first time. Using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) assay, twenty-three volatile components were identified in the studied extract, among which tyranton (22.41%), 9(E), 11(E)-conjugated linoleic acid (18.58%), palmitic acid (15.32%), phytol (9.95%), 3-hexen-2-one (6.91%), cis-vaccenic acid (6.04%) and beta-sitosterol (4.74%) were the major compounds. In addition, using the iodine green-carmine double staining method, the micro-morphological traits of the leaf, root tuber, root and rhizome of K. champasakensis were first demonstrated. These results provided the standardization and classification of K. champasakensis, which can be applied in the pharmaceutical field and other related areas.
Phenotypic, physiological and molecular changes of some wheat varieties under drought stress
Authors: Sleibi A T , Abdullah A K
Published: January 2025

Water stress poses a significant challenge to wheat production, adversely affecting both field productivity and grain quality in the face of climate change and diminishing water resources. It reduces vegetative growth and disrupts physiological processes, which negatively impact yield components like grain size and protein content. Consequently, selecting drought-tolerant varieties is critical for enhancing resilience in arid regions. This study examined ten wheat varieties belonging to the genus Triticum aestivum L. (Abba 99, Adna 99, Baraka, Bohooth 10, Bohooth 22, Jihan 99, Bora, Dijla, Sham 6 and Wafia) under three water stress levels: 0 MPa (S0), -1.48 MPa (S1), and -2.95 MPa (S2) using polyethylene glycol (PEG6000). Phenotypic traits measured included plant height, leaf area, stem diameter, wet and dry weight, along with chlorophyll content. Real-time quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-qPCR) was used to assess the expression of SOD and BADH-1 genes. Results indicated that Adana 99 exhibited significant drought resistance, recording the highest measurements in plant height (35 cm), leaf area (15.50 cm²), stem diameter (1.80 mm), wet weight (0.80 g), dry weight (0.55 g) and total chlorophyll content (45.85 and 48.14) at 15 and 30 days, respectively, under S2. The SOD gene expression peaked at 8.57 in S2, an eightfold increase from S0. Similarly, BADH-1 gene expression was recorded at 8 in S2, also an eightfold increase. In contrast, Baraka and Wafia showed the lowest expressions for the SOD (0.001) and BADH-1 (0.002) genes under S2, negatively affecting their phenotypic and physiological traits. These findings underscore the importance of selecting drought-resistant varieties for sustainable productivity under harsh environmental conditions.
Effect of stingless bee (Tetragonula iridipennis) pollination on onion seed yield in Rabi and Kharif seasons
Authors: SaaiVignesh B , Jayaraj J , Nalini R , Kumutha K , Srinivasan M R , Jayakanthan M , Suresh K
Published: January 2025

The present study on stingless bee was carried out during Rabi and Kharif of 2022-2023 in farmers field at Oddanchatram, Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu to evaluate their efficiency in pollinating onion, cultivated for seed purpose. Two fields (10 km apart) were used, one with stingless bees (2 colonies/acre) and one without. Foraging activity was monitored every 4 days over 36 days and onion seed yield and germination were compared between open pollination and covered umbels. During Rabi, peak foraging activity occurred from 1100 to 1200 h with 23.6 outgoing bees/5min/h. Pollen and nectar foragers peaked between 1200 and 0100 h with means of 6.5 and 20.1 bees/5min/h, while resin foragers showed peaks at 1200-0100 and 0500-0600 h. Managed pollination yielded 165 kg/acre with 88% germination compared to 120 kg/acre and 77% without bees. In Kharif, similar peaks were observed, with pollen, nectar and resin foragers averaging 4.3, 19.4 and 2.0 bees/5min/h, respectively. Seed yield was 150 kg/acre with stingless bee pollination versus 110 kg/acre without bees, with germination rates of 86% and 74%. Stingless bee pollination improved onion seed yield by 37.5% in Rabi and 36% in Kharif, demonstrating their significant role in boosting crop productivity. Future studies should explore the long-term impacts of stingless bee pollination on crop yields and biodiversity.
A comprehensive review on impact of climatic change on adaptability and mitigation in fruit crop
Authors: Sundarrajan R V , Rajangam J , Saraswathy S , Gnanasekaran M , Rajesh S , Anitha T , Muthuramalingam S , Sankar C
Published: January 2025

Global warming and climate change are among the most pressing challenges confronting humanity in the 21st century. Climate change will result in rising temperatures, changes in rainfall patterns and an increased occurrence of extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, cold spells, frost days, droughts and floods. The effects of climate change have recently become more evident, with rising temperatures, altered and irregular precipitation patterns and increased extreme weather events. These changes are directly impacting the maturity and development of fruit crops. Heat stress during flowering and fruit set can greatly reduce fruit production, while irregular rainfall may disrupt pollination and heighten the risk of pests and diseases. Furthermore, increased carbon dioxide levels can influence the quality characteristics of fruits. To maintain the ongoing production and sustainability of fruit crops, it is vital to enhance resilience. Focusing on developing new varieties that offer higher yield potential and resistance to various stresses, such as drought, flooding and salinity, is crucial for sustaining crop yields. Additionally, breeding programs should aim to enhance the germplasm of key tropical and subtropical fruit crops to improve heat stress tolerance. Recent advancements in genetic editing technologies present substantial opportunities for the agricultural sector, especially in enhancing fruit crop traits. These innovations can be precisely tailored to meet consumer preferences, which is crucial for driving commercial success. In this review, we strive to provide a comprehensive overview of the current understanding of this important topic, along with recommendations for future research.
Incompressible limit for the compressible viscoelastic fluids in critical space
Authors: Han Bin , Wu Dan
Published: January 2025

In this article, we consider the incompressible limit of global-in-time strong solutions with arbitrary large initial velocity for the compressible viscoelastic fluids in the sense of critical Besov framework. We decouple our compressible system into two coupling sub-systems by introducing a skew symmetric matrix, which is related to the deformation tensor. This work generalizes the similar result obtained by Hu et al. (Incompressible limit for compressible viscoelastic flows with large velocity, Advances in Nonlinear Analysis 12 (2023), 20220324) to the critical functional space with respective to the natural scaling of the system. The proof relies on the dispersive property of the linear system on the high-frequency regime and the parabolic property on the low-frequency regime. The dispersion tends to disappear when

λ

\lambda

tends to infinite, but having large

λ

\lambda

provides strong dissipation on the potential part of the velocity and thus makes the flow almost incompressible. In addition, by exploiting the intrinsic structure of the viscoelastic system, we obtain the global uniform estimates of the solutions near equilibrium.
The power of battery energy storage systems: unlocking home efficiency
Authors: Tin Thaw Tar Hla , Xydis George
Published: January 2025

This project explores the integration of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in residential settings to optimize energy management with a novel focus on standalone BESS configurations independent of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. The objective is to analyze electricity price patterns, evaluate different BESS configurations, and develop strategies for efficient charging and discharging. This enables homeowners to store excess electricity during low-demand periods and discharge it during peak demand, reducing grid reliance and saving on electricity costs. The analysis reveals that a standalone BESS can reduce electricity costs by leveraging low-demand periods with electricity prices averaging 0.4 DKK/kWh, compared to peak prices exceeding 0.8 DKK/kWh. For June 2023, optimal charging (6:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00) and discharging (14:00–18:00, 23:00–6:00) periods were identified, leading to potential cost savings of up to 30 %. The findings highlight the potential of BESS to transform energy management and suggestions such as a net metering program are proposed to mitigate these challenges.
Cultivating Well-being, Community Cohesion, and Sense of Purpose through African Contemplative Practices
Authors: Draper-Clarke Lucy , Green Caryn
Published: January 2025

Exploring Southern African contemplative traditions addresses an important gap in the fields of contemplative science and healing modalities. In contrast to meditation practices drawn from Eastern wisdom traditions, practices embedded in African spirituality are sound- and movement-based and conducted in community settings. During a research retreat in South Africa, attended by traditional healers, creative arts therapists and performers, mindfulness and neuroscience researchers, and a Buddhist monk, indigenous rituals were performed by experienced facilitators and analyzed through group reflection sessions. Phenomenological data were recorded and coded. Participants identified how the synchronized movements, vocalization, and multisensory listening enabled experiences of self-transcendence, connection, and social cohesion, eliciting emotions of peacefulness, harmony, and joy. Using thematic analysis, four recurring threads emerged: sacred sense of purpose, nervous system self-regulation and co-regulation, enhancement of pro-social qualities, and community cohesion. These findings are presented to support international dialog and illuminate relationships among Eastern, Western, and African wisdom traditions. The global decline in mental health provides increased relevance, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of perpetuated historical injustices that have rendered individuals and communities isolated and disconnected. This article proposes that embodied rituals and arts-based therapies, alongside mindfulness practices, could provide effective ways to enhance personal well-being and build community cohesion.
Newborn screening and the screening laboratory: past, present and future
Authors: Boelen Anita , Heijboer Annemieke C
Published: January 2025

Thyroid hormone (TH) is essential for brain development in utero and during the first 2 to 3 years of life. The negative effects of TH deficiency on brain development are irreversible. Early detection of TH deficiency in neonates (congenital hypothyroidism (CH) through newborn screening (NBS)) allows for early treatment, thereby preventing brain damage. Screening for CH began in 1973 with the measurement of total thyroxine (T4) in dried blood spots. The enhanced sensitivity of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) measurement has prompted a shift in the approach to NBS for CH. Currently, worldwide, the majority of NBS programs for CH employ TSH as the primary screening marker. However, a select few programs still utilize T4 as the primary marker, enabling the detection of both primary and central CH. This review provides an overview of the laboratory aspects of the screening on CH from the start of screening to the present.
Narrativas teatrales en el sistema mediático actual: nuevas formas de intermedialidad en Latinoamérica
Authors: Soria Carolina
Published: January 2025

Durante los años 2020 y 2021 la virtualidad permitió motorizar a las artes escénicas y generar un nuevo producto cultural surgido de la necesidad y la urgencia de encontrar soluciones creativas frente al contexto de la pandemia COVID-19, que significó el cese de las actividades artísticas de carácter presencial a nivel global y la creación de /audiencias digitales y diferidas. El presente trabajo ofrece un recorrido por las diversas formas que asumió la intermedialidad durante ese periodo adverso en la Argentina, Chile, Uruguay y Colombia, poniendo el foco en aquellos proyectos en los que se vinculan prácticas artísticas tradicionales como el teatro en sistemas mediáticos actuales, como la televisión y las plataformas de streaming.
            Inscribimos a las textualidades examinadas dentro de lo que denominamos post-serialidad, concepto que designa a un sistema textual híbrido y dinámico dirigido a una audiencia digital en el que se articulan formaciones discursivas de procedencia diversa. Las nuevas experiencias intermediales amplían la noción de teatralidad y habilitan formas perceptivas inéditas, al modificar la relación del consumidor con el producto cultural mediante la desmaterialización de la experiencia estética y sensorial y la mediación tecnológica. Se propone examinar los nuevos lazos entablados entre la práctica escénica y las producciones audiovisuales contemporáneas a partir de diferentes modalidades narrativas y expresivas que emergen con la tecnología digital, atendiendo a las numerosas formas de diálogo de los diferentes lenguajes artísticos, con su materialidad, sus procedimientos y sus mecanismos significantes específicos.
КОМПЛЕКСНОЕ ЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКОЕ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ ПОЯСА ГОЛЬЦОВЫХ ПУСТЫНЬ ХИБИНСКИХ ГОР
Authors: КОРОЛЕВА Н.Е. , МАСЛОВ М.Н. , ДАНИЛОВА А.Д. , ДАВЫДОВ Д.А. , НОВАКОВСКИЙ А.Б. , ЗЕНКОВА И.В. , РЕДЬКИНА В.В. , ШТАБРОВСКАЯ И.М. , ШАЛЫГИНА Р.Р.
Published: January 2025

Предложена типизация местообитаний, а также изучены биоразнообразие и структура сообществ в поясе гольцовых пустынь, занимающем наибольшие высоты (850-1200 м над уровнем моря) на физико-географическом профиле Хибинских гор. Самыми распространенными подтипами местообитаний по классификации EUNIS в этом поясе являются: эпилитные группировки лишайников и мохообразных на элювии основных, щелочных и кремнийсодержащих горных пород (подтип U5111); кустарничково-лишайниково-ракомитриевые сообщества на каменистых плато (U5112); осоково- и ракомитриево-дриадово-лишайниковые сообщества на каменистых склонах (U5113); мелкотравно-лишайниково-моховые и печеночниковые сообщества на мелкоземистых окрайках полигонов (U5114); моховые сообщества у долго не тающих снежников (U5115). Экосистемы пояса гольцовых пустынь сформировались на примитивных маломощных почвах - петроземах, с высоким содержанием (26-32 %) общего органического углерода. Установлено, что общая флора насчитывает 176 видов растений и лишайников. В составе почвенной альгофлоры выявлено 43 вида с преобладанием зеленых водорослей. Среди почвенных микроартропод доминируют представители Collembola, Oribatidaи Mesostigmata. Разнообразие и численность почвенных водорослей и беспозвоночных животных зависят от подтипа местообитания, влажности почвы и содержания в ней органического вещества. Относительно высокое видовое богатство экосистем пояса гольцовых пустынь обусловлено дифференцированностью местообитаний.

Ecosystems of the fjell fields in the Khibiny Mountains (Kola Peninsula), were investigated, including vegetation, soils, soil algae and invertebrate fauna. We used EUNIS habitat typification (2013) to differentiation of habitats. The most common habitat types were: (1) Crustose-lichens (Rhizocarpon geographicum) rocks habitat type on eluvia of base-rich, alkaline and siliceous rocks (U5111); (2) The lichens-, sedges-and dwarf-shrubs-dominated turfs and cushions on gravelly and rocky slopes (U5112); (3) Sedge-, moss- and-lichens-dominated habitat type on rubble and stony mountain plateaus and peaks (U5113); (4) Biological soil crusts (BSCs) habitat type on fine-earth and gravelly polygons edges (U5114); (5) Late snow bed moss vegetation (U5115). Soils of the fjell fields were Leptosols. Content of soil organic C was very high (26-32 %) despite the thin soil profile, which had no illuvial-eluvial differentiation by the content of SiO2 и R2O3. The total flora includes 176 species of plants and lichens. Soil algae flora comprised 43 species, where green algae of Chlorophyceae prevailed. Among soil microarthropods prevailed Collembola, Oribatida and Mesostigmata, which were also typical for mountain tundra. The soil microbial activity, diversity and abundance of soil algae and invertebrates depend on habitat type, soil moisture, as well as soil organic matter contents and gets higher on wet substrata or in more complex vegetation.
ЭКОЛОГО-ГЕОХИМИЧЕСКАЯ КЛАССИФИКАЦИЯ ДАЛЬНЕВОСТОЧНОЙ АРБОРИФЛОРЫ
Authors: ШИХОВА Н.С.
Published: January 2025

Обобщены материалы и выполнен системный анализ элементного состава 110 видов и 28 семейств растений, образующих древесно-кустарниковые ярусы лесных фитоценозов и формирующих структуру городского озеленения Южного Приморья. Отмечена высокая дифференциация видового состава арборифлоры в аккумулятивных способностях к тяжелым металлам, особенно к Zn и Mn. Самые стабильные показатели среди видов зафиксированы в содержании Cu. На основе авторского показателя относительной интенсивности накопления химических элементов выделены виды и семейства высокого, низкого и фонового содержания тяжелых металлов. Основному составу арборифлоры более свойственно низкое содержание металлов. В то же время около половины исследованных видов накапливают некоторые металлы выше фоновых (средних) значений. Максимальные содержания металлов, в 5 раз и более превышающие фоновые показатели, зафиксированы в листьях (хвое) видов-концентраторов: Zn - Salix udensis, Populus maximowiczii, P. nigra, P. tremula, Syringa wolfii; Mn - Salix udensis, Sorbus pochuashanensis, Picea pungens (f); Fe - Crataegus pinnatifida. Среди семейств высокое содержание тяжелых металлов наиболее типично для Hydrangeaceae и Salicaceae, низкое - для Fabaceae, Pinaceae, Tiliaceae и Aceraceae, фоновый уровень - для Rosaceae. На основе полученных результатов впервые для растительности российского Дальнего Востока разработана фитогеохимическая систематика основных видов и семейств арборифлоры.

The materials and performs a systematic analysis of the elemental composition of 110 species and 28 families of plants that form tree-shrub layers of forest phytocenoses and form the structure of urban landscaping in South Primorye in the article was summarizes. A high differentiation of the species composition in the accumulative abilities to the weight of the metal, especially Zn and Mn was noted. The most stable indicator among of the species was recorded on the Cu content. The types and families of high, low and background of heavy metals content are distinguished by the basis of the author’s indicator, i. e. “the relative intensity of accumulation (RIA)” of chemical elements. The low content of heavy metals is more typical for the main arboriflora composition. At the same time, about the half of the studied species is accumulated some metals above the background (average) exponents. The maximum of metals content (for the 5 times and high more than the background exponent) was recorded in the leaves (needles) of the concentrator species: Zn - Salix udensis, Populus maximowiczii, P. nigra, P. tremula, Syringa wolfii; Mn - Salix udensis, Sorbus pochuashanensis, Picea sp.; Fe - Crataegus pinnatifida. The high heavy metals content among the families is most typical for Hydrangeaceae and Salicaceae, the low content - for Fabaceae, Pinaceae, Tiliaceae and Aceraceae, the background level - for Rosaceae. The phytogeochemical systematics of the Far East arboriflora for species and family ranks on the basis research results was developed for the first time.
СТРУКТУРА НАСЕЛЕНИЯ ЖУЖЕЛИЦ (COLEOPTERA, CARABIDAE) УЧАСТКОВ НЕКУЛЬТИВИРУЕМОЙ РАСТИТЕЛЬНОСТИ БОТАНИЧЕСКОГО САДА ПГНИУ (Г. ПЕРМЬ)
Authors: ПЛАКХИНА Е.В. , ЗИНОВЬЕВ Е.В. , ЕСЮНИН С.Л.
Published: January 2025

Группировки жужелиц газона и участка с рудеральной растительностью изучены на территории Ботанического сада ПГНИУ в период с апреля по ноябрь 2021 г. методом почвенных ловушек с фиксатором (формалин 4 %). Всего за период исследований собрано 1643 экземпляра жужелиц, зарегистрирован 41 вид из 14 родов, относящихся к 7 жизненным формам и 5 экологическим группам. Абсолютным доминантом является Pterostichus melanarius, а субдоминантами в разные сезоны выступают такие виды, как Bembidion properans, Calathus erratus, Amara aenea, Harpalus rufipes, Harpalus affinis и Harpalus tardus. Попадаемость, количество видов и показатели разнообразия населения жужелиц существенно различаются между площадками и претерпевают изменения в зависимости от сезона. На площадке газон в сезонной динамике жужелиц отмечены два пика попадаемости (майский и августовский), тогда как в рудеральной растительности выражен только майский. Количественные соотношения экологических групп динамичны в течение сезона, но общей чертой является преобладание лугополевых видов. На участке с рудеральной растительностью миксофитофаги преобладают над зоофагами как по количеству видов, так и по численности, на газоне же как по видовому разнообразию, так и по количеству особей преобладают зоофаги.

The groupings of ground beetles of the lawn and the area with ruderal vegetation were studied on the territory of the PSU’s Botanical Garden in the period from April to November 2021 by the method of soil traps with a fixative (formalin 4 %). In total, 1,643 specimens of ground beetles were collected during the research period, 41 species from 14 genera belonging to 7 life forms and 5 ecological groups were registered. The absolute dominant is Pterostichus melanarius, and the subdominants in different seasons are such species as Bembidion properans, Calathus erratus, Amara aenea, Harpalus rufipes, Harpalus affinis and Harpalus tardus. The abundance, number of species and diversity indices of the ground beetle population vary significantly between sites and undergo changes depending on the season. On the lawn site, two peaks of abundance (May and August) were noted in the seasonal dynamics of ground beetles, whereas only May peak is expressed in ruderal vegetation. The quantitative ratios of ecological groups are dynamic throughout the season, but the common feature is the predominance of meadow-field species. On a site with ruderal vegetation, mixophytophages predominate over zoophages both in terms of the number of species and in number of individuals, zoophages predominate on the lawn both in terms of species diversity and the number of individuals.
ЗАСТОСУВАННЯ НОРМАТИВІВ ОБОВ'ЯЗКОВОГО РЕЗЕРВУВАННЯ: ЗАРУБІЖНА ПРАКТИКА ТА РЕАЛІЇ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: ШАПОВАЛ Юлія
Published: January 2025

Адаптивна політика обов’язкового резервування, що передбачає диференціацію і динамічну зміну нормативів, слугує заходом центрального банку для забезпечення фінансової стабільності. Розкрито сутність нормативів обов’язкового резервування, способи їх обліку і критерії диференціації. Узагальнено цілі нормативів обов’язкового резервування: а) пруденційного нагляду, б) управління ліквідністю, в) регулювання руху потоків капіталу. Визначено позитиви (дешевий спосіб стерилізації надлишку ліквідності, вплив на структуру зобов’язань банків) і ризики (зниження ліквідності банків, опосередкований вплив на процентні ставки, стимулювання ризикованої поведінки банків, неточність впливу) застосування нормативів.
           Зазначено, що вплив нормативів обов’язкового резервування на кредитування полягає в тому, що завдяки контрциклічному застосуванню резервних вимог амплітуда кредитних циклів знижується, а на валютну стабільність – у заміщенні іноземної валюти в банківських балансах. Історичний огляд змін нормативів обов’язкового резервування в Україні засвідчив: а) лібералізацію нормативів у кризові періоди, б) зміну структури нормативів з 2008 р. з метою зменшення валютних зобов’язань; в) стимулювання залучення довгострокових коштів у 2011–2014 рр. і з 2023 р.; г) цикл високих нормативів з 2023 р. Недієвість політики обов’язкового резервування в Україні пояснюється високою часткою депозитів на вимогу і тим, що, незважаючи на наявність у банків ліквідності (з огляду на зростання монетизації економіки), вони утримують її у резерві (з огляду на зростання обсягу обов’язкових резервів банків) або інвестують у менш ризикові інструменти (з огляду на зростання обсягу інвестування банками в депозитні сертифікати НБУ й ОВДП), а не спрямовують у кредитування (з огляду на низьку кредитну глибину). Розроблено рекомендації щодо вдосконалення політики обов’язкового резервування в Україні.
BEING AS A SYMBOLIC REALITY: A SOCIOCULTURAL CROSS-SECTION OF THE ANALYSIS
Authors: BRODETSKA Yulia
Published: January 2025

The study focuses on the consideration of the symbolic nature of being, presented both at the level of the culture of society and at the level of the human symbolic nature. It is noted that the world cannot be understood exclusively empirically. It is symbols that can explain everything that cannot be explained by the laws of nature. After all, the essence of human knowledge is completely revealed through them. The focus of the article is on the study of the ancient interpretation of the nature of symbolism. This tradition is most thoroughly revealed in Plato’s concept of eidos. Introduced into scientific circulation by the ancient tradition of Heraclitus, Anaxagoras, Democritus, Plato, and Aristotle, symbolism establishes a philosophical coordinate system of thinking. This system reveals the real nature of being and highlights the epistemological potential of its analysis. Eidos, idea, form – those elements of symbolic reality that project the relief of the material world. Eidos, idea – is the ideal beginning, the archetype of a thing, which underlies all categories of being. Both “idea” and “eidos” represent aspects of the ideal-objective nature of meaning. However, if the idea is the archetype that we carry in our souls, then eidos is the logical structure of this idea. This means that eidos has a differential nature, and idea – an integral nature. Ideas-eidos are those constituents on the basis of which, according to Plato, the material world is born.Eidos form the world and are outside it. They manifest in time, but themselves are outside of time. They are unchanging, eternal, unlike things in the material world, which appear and perish. According to Plato, knowledge of the thing essence is not reduced only to sensuality – «correct thought» or «the connection of correct thought with content». In this sense, the process of cognition is revealed as communication (κοινόνία). That is, the interaction between the eidos of an object and the human soul, the result of which is the imprint of an idea in our soul – noema. Such Platonic reflection lays the foundations of the methodological platform within which the religious philosophical tradition unfolds. Within the framework of the latter, the semantic basis of being is “living knowledge” (G.Shpet, S.Frank), “holistic knowledge”, truth.In turn, man himself acts as a certain symbolic reality that responds to the ideal nature of being. Since it is through the symbol that the essence is revealed, and not the imprint of the world in the human imagination. Through the symbol, man discovers the world around him, and therefore himself.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE STATE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE THEORY OF JUSTICE
Authors: MELIKOVA Oksana
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the study of an important problem - how to build a reliable model of interaction between the state and the individual based on the idea of social justice in modern society. This issue is especially relevant against the background of rapid political and social changes that require the unification of citizens around common values and a vision of the future. Renewal of the ideological foundation, which is the basis of national identity, as well as the formation of a unified outlook on social justice can become a powerful driver of the state’s development.The main goal of the article is to find effective approaches to the modernization of society through the creation of a nationwide concept of social justice, which is able to unite society around common values and contribute to the formation of trust in social institutions. For this, the article refers to the theory of John Rawls «justice as honesty», which has already proven itself in European countries as an effective basis for establishing social harmony. The study also examines two main ethical concepts – «correctness» and «goodness», which complement Rawls’s theory and provide an opportunity to build a more stable ideological foundation for Ukraine.The research methodology includes systemic-analytical, historical, comparative and structural-functional approaches, which allow a comprehensive assessment of how mass attitudes and social attitudes affect the formation of the concept of justice in the country. Sociological methods were also used, which helped to identify shortcomings in the attitude of citizens towards state institutions and to determine the main directions for strengthening public consensus.The results of the study demonstrate that there is a lack of a generally accepted vision of social justice in Ukrainian society, and the lack of a single ideological reference point makes it difficult for citizens to consolidate around national priorities. Sociological surveys indicate a low level of trust in state institutions, which significantly slows down reform processes. Therefore, the implementation of the concept of social justice requires active cooperation between the public and the political elite, efforts to restore trust and build a positive vision of the future.As a result, the author of the article concludes that in order to build a just and prosperous society, it is necessary to update the existing approaches to social policy. Only through the creation of a common ideological field based on justice and an active citizen position, it is possible to achieve sustainable development of the country and ensure the consolidation of the nation.
THE ROLE OF MYTHOLOGY IN THE CULTURAL-HISTORICAL PARADIGM OF DEVELOPMENT
Authors: TYMOSHENKO Taras
Published: January 2025

The work explores the role of mythology in the formation of cultural values, and paradigmatic coordinates as the most stable form of reproducing socio-cultural experience, namely as a mechanism for regulating human behavior, which is relevant for any type of culture. It is considered that the basis of the mythological form of organization of individual and group experience constitute from a sensory-reflexive, contemplative and productive way of understanding the world, and the mechanism of regulation of human behavior consists in the inseparability of the paradigmatic nature of behavior and the justification of its meaning and actions that go beyond the boundaries of individual, social experience in the form of higher meaningfulness, which is the specificity of myth.Attention is focused on a certain kind of interaction between myth and philosophy, where the myth, despite its irrational essence, has not been left out of the attention of philosophical thought. It is emphasized that mythology constantly experienced changes and adaptation to new living conditions, cultural factors and its paradigmatic foundations. But despite everything, from its critical understanding to its rehabilitation in postmodernism, the myth continues to play an important role in influencing human consciousness and shaping worldview. Being actually rehabilitated, the myth is considered as an important factor in the process of forming not only cultural symbols but also narratives. It complements rational knowledge, helps to understand archetypal and symbolic aspects of human reality, which are not always comprehended with the help of rational methods of cognition.
FORMATION AND EVOLUTION OF POLITICAL ELITES: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES
Authors: KOZACHENKO Roman
Published: January 2025

The article examines the process of formation and evolution of political elites, as well as changes in their functioning under the conditions of globalization and technological transformations. The aim of the work is to analyze historical approaches to the study of political elites and their evolution in the context of contemporary changes. The research is based on a comparative method that allows identifying the key trends characterizing the functioning of elites in various political systems and social contexts. The relevance of the study is determined by the need to reassess classical approaches to elites, particularly in the context of the influence of global factors such as international organizations, transnational corporations, and the development of information technologies. The problem of democratic legitimacy of political elites in the conditions of postmodernism, especially in post-Soviet countries, where political elites are influenced by both internal and external factors, is highlighted. The main results of the research include the identification of key stages in the development of political elites, as well as new approaches to studying them in the context of technological and social changes. Specifically, the role of information technologies in changing political communication and the influence of new social groups on the formation of political elites are analyzed. New approaches to ensuring the democratic legitimacy of elites through feedback mechanisms between elites and voters are also considered. The practical significance of the work lies in revealing modern trends in the evolution of political elites, allowing for a deeper understanding of their role in democratic processes and political changes. It also opens new perspectives for research in political theory, particularly in the context of globalization, the influence of international institutions, and the impact of new technologies on political structures. The conclusions of the article highlight the importance of reassessing traditional approaches to the study of political elites in the context of contemporary challenges such as globalization, digitalization, and changes in the social structure of society.
VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT IN UKRAINE AS AN ELEMENT OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY SYSTEM: MODERNITY AND PROSPECTS
Authors: SLYUSAR Yevgeny
Published: January 2025

The article examines the phenomenon of the domestic volunteer movement as an important element of the system of national security and stability in war conditions. The main directions of volunteer activity and the interaction of volunteer organizations with state authorities are outlined.The emphasis is on the uniqueness of Ukrainian volunteering as a phenomenon of civil society cohesion and mobilization of the social activity resource of certain population groups in response to an external threat. The features of the periods of formation and functioning of the volunteering institute in the country and the main directions of work since 2014 are considered.It has been emphasized that the current period of volunteer organizations in the country can be characterized as a creative development of the experience already acquired in 2014-2017 during the anti-terrorist operation in Eastern Ukraine and the development of competencies of its participants in normalizing cooperation between volunteers and the authorities. The process of transforming the volunteer movement into a component of the national security system was facilitated by the adoption by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the Military Doctrine of Ukraine (2015) and a number of laws. These are the Law of Ukraine “On National Security of Ukraine” (2015), the Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to the Law “On Volunteer Activities” (2015) which stabilized the legal relations of volunteers with the state and contributed to the further reassessment of the role of volunteers in strengthening national security.It has been also emphasized that the volunteering stage since 2022 has combined the experience of previous years with modern technologies and international support, creating a qualitatively new level of efficiency in providing the needs of society in the conditions of escalating hostilities.The priority areas of work of volunteer organizations during military operations, starting in 2022, have been revealed. They include active assistance to units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine that are directly on the “line of fire”. Volunteers actively provide the military with the necessary equipment, including ammunition, body armor, helmets, tactical equipment, means of communication and personal protection. As for the population of the “front-line” territories, this work covers a wide range of activities aimed at meeting basic human needs – food, medicine, clothing, household repairs. Volunteers provide internally displaced persons with food, clothing, footwear, medicines, hygiene products, as well as warm things for the winter period, etc.The challenges to the activities of volunteer organizations have been analyzed, the main of which are the uneven distribution of resources, insufficient social protection of participants in the structures, lack of funding, and shortcomings in integration into national security policy programs.
NEW AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA AS TOOLS OF INFLUENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE ELECTION PROCESS
Authors: FOMIN Dmytro
Published: January 2025

The article demonstrates the role of traditional and new media, as well as other forms of Internet communications as means of influencing the course of the election process in Ukraine and the formation of public opinion. We focused attention on the fact that in the conditions of transformational processes and political shifts, the level of trust in the latest online means of information dissemination, as well as the intensity of their influence on public opinion, are steadily growing. In this context, the main means and varieties of online communication are characterized, the reasons for their social attractiveness for the politically active part of society are highlighted. The study considered both: positive and negative consequences of the influence of mass media on political processes. The study proved that the positive aspect correlates with the role of communication media, especially online media, as an effective platform for political discussions, active discussion of issues relevant to society, and prompt dissemination of information. The negative aspect is related to the fact that a high level of trust in social networks and messengers can intensify the mechanisms of manipulation and the spread of disinformation.Using the example of the presidential and parliamentary elections in the USA and in Ukraine, we found that the influence of manipulative tools in the media on the course of the election process and the opinion of the electorate has recently been decisive. The study established that further in-depth research on this topic will have significant scientific and practical value, as it will contribute to the effective regulation of mass media activities during elections, as well as make it possible to minimize the risks of media manipulation and engaged coverage of political processes in mass media.Normative and legal regulation of media (in particular, new media and social networks) during elections will create favorable conditions for the development of effective strategies of state-public communication and improvement of interaction between authorities and institutions of civil society.
Mediating roles of weight stigma and physical activity avoidance in the associations between severity of gaming disorder and levels of physical activity among young adults
Authors: Saffari Mohsen , Huang Chi-Hsien , Huang Po-Ching , Chang Yun-Hsuan , Chen Jung-Sheng , Poon Wai Chuen , Potenza Marc N. , Griffiths Mark D. , Lin Chung-Ying
Published: January 2025

Background and aims

There are limited data regarding associations between gaming disorder and physical activity (PA). The present study investigated the direct association between these two variables and assessed the potentially mediating roles of PA avoidance and two types of weight stigma (i.e., internalized weight stigma and perceived weight stigma) in the association.

Methods

An online cross-sectional survey that assessed PA avoidance, two types of weight stigma, and PA level was completed in late 2023 by 884 Taiwanese young adults aged between 20 and 40 years (63.9% females). Multinomial logistic regression and structural equation modeling (SEM) were used to assess the associations between variables and perform the mediation analysis.

Results

Cognitive behavioral symptoms and negative consequences related to gaming disorder were more common among participants with lower PA than those with moderate to high PA. Individuals at risk of gaming disorder exhibited higher level of PA avoidance, internalized weight stigma, and perceived weight stigma. The SEM found a direct association between gaming disorder and PA, which was negatively mediated by PA avoidance. However, this direct effect was not present when the association was negatively mediated by serial mediations of weight stigma and PA avoidance.

Discussion and Conclusions

Higher gaming disorder was associated with higher levels of PA, but this association may not be present when taking into account the mediation effect of weight stigma and PA avoidance. The findings suggest complex relationships and further research is needed to examine individual differences and relationships among clinical groups.
Touch and Distance as Aesthetic of Social Interaction
Authors: Neufend Maike
Published: January 2025

Private self-care practices and displays of community-care often appear to be at odds, yet this article explores how physical proximity and spatial dynamics during face-to-face encounters contribute to the overall aesthetic experience of both – self-care and community-care. To comprehend the significance of domestic space within Beirut, particularly in the context of Sufism, the article explores Sophie’s narrative and her conceptualization of her apartment as a private-public space for communication. Hinging on certain privileges, this refuge, distinct from the world outside, serves as a stage for the ritual gatherings of the Sufis.  
The positioning of bodies during these gatherings illustrates how this arrangement is maintained or disrupted through practices involving different degrees of proximity and distance. Socio-spatial interactions display a social order that oscillates between self-care and community-care, between self-control and collective intimacy. By contemplating the power dynamics inherent in this ethnographic context, the implicated link between socio-spatial interaction, practices of class distinction, and aesthetics within spiritual practices are discussed.
Assessment of Mineral Contents and Technological Properties of Dry Bean Genotypes Grown Under Organic Farming Conditions With Multivariate Analysis
Authors: Özaktan Hamdi , Erol Oğuz , Uzun Satı , Uzun Oğuzhan
Published: January 2025

Beans are an important source of essential minerals such as iron, zinc, calcium, and magnesium, which play a crucial role in various physiological functions. The mineral contents of beans are vital in ensuring a balanced and healthy diet, as these minerals are involved in bone health, immune system function. Additionally, the technological properties of beans, including cooking time, water absorption capacity, and swelling capacity, are important in determining their culinary applications and consumer acceptance. The cooking quality and number of seeds destructed after cooking of beans significantly influence their palatability and overall consumer satisfaction. Assessing the technological properties of different bean genotypes grown under organic farming conditions allows researchers to identify genotypes with desirable cooking characteristics and texture, leading to improved consumer acceptance and culinary applications. Organic farming practices aim to produce food without the use of synthetic chemicals, promoting environmental sustainability and ensuring the production of high-quality and nutritious crops. In this research, 20 bean genotypes were grown under organic conditions for 2 years. To analyze the complex data obtained from the assessment of mineral contents and technological properties of beans, multivariate analysis techniques(correlations, cluster, scatter plot, biplots etc.) are employed. There was a positive relationship between cooking time and Ca mineral. There was a negative relationship between the coefficient of hydration and water absorption capacity and Zn mineral. Positive correlation between Fe, Mn, Cu, Mg, K, P and S elements was observed. Likewise, examining one of the dry weight, dry volume, wet weight, wet volume, water absorption capacity and swelling index values, which are clustered in the same region and have approximately the same axis length, can save time and consumable. The zinc, sodium, iron, and copper contents in the beans grown under organic conditions were found to be higher than the data reported in the literature.
Evaluation of Oxidation Stability of Organic and Conventional Hazelnut Oils
Authors: Şahin Sümeyye , Topçu Caner Ümit
Published: January 2025

In this study, the oxidation stabilities of organic hazelnut oils (OHO) were compared to conventional hazelnut oils (CHO). For this purpose, oxidation parameters such as peroxide value (PV), free fatty acid (FFA), anisidine value (AV), volatile lipid oxidation compounds (VLOC), fatty acid composition, and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) of the hazelnut oil samples were investigated under conditions of accelerated storage. At the beginning of storage, OHO had lower PV, higher AV, TAC and linoleic acid content than CHO and similar FFA, VLOC, palmitic, stearic, and oleic acids contents to CHO. As expected, PV, FFA and AV increased in OHO and CHO during storage, while TAC decreased. No significant difference between OHO and CHO was observed in terms of FFA, TAC, palmitic and stearic acid contents at the accelerated storage condition. When compared to CHO, OHO showed lower oleic acid and higher linoleic acid at the end of storage. During storage, the highest AV and PV were determined in OHO. Results reveal that OHO has lower oxidation stability than CHO. According to these results, it can be recommended to consume the OHO without being exposed to long-term oxidation.