bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Role of Information in Enhancing Waste Sorting Capability among Consumers in Lao Cai City, Vietnam
Authors: Phong Nguyen Thanh , Loan Le Thi Thanh
Published: July 2024

Waste sorting at the source has been identified as a crucial solution for sustainable waste management in developing countries like Vietnam. Numerous previous studies have investigated the factors influencing waste sorting behavior among consumers. However, there has been limited research on consumers’ capability in waste sorting at source, particularly the role of information. Without sufficient consumer capability in waste sorting, contamination continues to be a widespread problem, posing a challenge to the sustainability of such programs. A survey using the ASK (Attitude-Skill-Knowledge) model was conducted with 228 participants in Lao Cai city, Vietnam, to assess how information enhances consumer capability in waste sorting. This study indicated that: (1) Both information quality and information accessibility could affect overall consumer capability toward waste sorting at the source; (2) Information accessibility is important in determining all ASK component, while interestingly, information quality plays an important role in determining consumers’ attitudes toward waste sorting at the source. The study suggested some solutions for enhancing consumer capability in waste sorting program, including engaging all stakeholders, leveraging technology, educational campaigns, and regular updates on waste sorting at the source information.
A Study on the Differences in Vegetation Phenological Characteristics and Their Effects on Water–Carbon Coupling in the Huang-Huai-Hai and Yangtze River Basins, China
Authors: Han Shuying , Zhai Jiaqi , Ma Mengyang , Zhao Yong , Li Xing , Li Linghui , Li Haihong
Published: July 2024

Vegetation phenology is a biological factor that directly or indirectly affects the dynamic equilibrium between water and carbon fluxes in ecosystems. Quantitative evaluations of the regulatory mechanisms of vegetation phenology on water–carbon coupling are of great significance for carbon neutrality and sustainable development. In this study, the interannual variation and partial correlation between vegetation phenology (the start of growing season (SOS), the end of growing season (EOS), and the length of growing season (LOS)) and ET (evapotranspiration), GPP (gross primary productivity), WUE (water use efficiency; water–carbon coupling index) in the Huang-Huai-Hai and Yangtze River Basins in China from 2001 to 2019 were systematically quantified. The response patterns of spring (autumn) and growing season WUE to SOS, EOS, and LOS, as well as the interpretation rate of interannual changes, were evaluated. Further analysis was conducted on the differences in vegetation phenology in response to WUE across different river basins. The results showed that during the vegetation growth season, ET and GPP were greatly influenced by phenology. Due to the different increases in ET and GPP caused by extending LOS, WUE showed differences in different basins. For example, an extended LOS in the Huang-Huai-Hai basins reduced WUE, while in the Yangtze River Basin, it increased WUE. After extending the growing season for 1 day, ET and GPP increased by 3.01–4.79 mm and 4.22–6.07 gC/m2, respectively, while WUE decreased by 0.002–0.008 gC/kgH2O. Further analysis of WUE response patterns indicates that compared to ET, early SOS (longer LOS) in the Yellow River and Hai River basins led to a greater increase in vegetation GPP, therefore weakening WUE. This suggests that phenological changes may increase ineffective water use in arid, semi-arid, and semi-humid areas and may further exacerbate drought. For the humid areas dominated by the Yangtze River Basin, changes in phenology improved local water use efficiency.
Environmental–Socioeconomic Factors and Technology Adoption: Empirical Evidence from Small-Scale Salt Farmers in Improving Technical Efficiency in the Madurese Coastal Area, East Java, Indonesia
Authors: Prihantini Campina Illa , Hanani Nuhfil , Syafrial  , Asmara Rosihan
Published: July 2024

Salt farming has been a hereditary occupation in the coastal communities of Madura Island; however, salt productivity in this area is still relatively low. The government has introduced a new production technology, called a geomembrane, as part of their efforts. The application of the latest technological innovations has been promoted worldwide to increase farm productivity, including in salt farming. This research aims to determine the determinants of adoption decisions for salt production technology and estimate the adoption impact on technical efficiency. The data in this study are cross-sectional from 215 small-scale salt farmers on Madura Island, East Java, Indonesia. The data were analyzed using logistic regression to identify which factors influenced farmers’ decisions to use geomembranes. The influence of adoption on farmers’ technical efficiency was then assessed using propensity score matching (PSM) and data envelopment analysis (DEA). The findings indicate that age and the dummy variables of gender, land ownership, profit-sharing involvement, and membership in the People’s Salt Business Group (KUGAR) all had a significant impact on adoption rates. The findings of controlling matched samples using the PSM process reveal that geomembrane application improves and greatly increases farmers’ technical efficiency. Those who used geomembranes displayed greater technical efficiency than those who did not. These findings imply that salt production technology should be promoted more to increase productivity, especially geomembrane adoption, through outreach and dissemination of information, including for landowners involved in the profit-sharing system. The government should keep supporting salt farmers and motivate them to adopt geomembrane technology to ensure the sustainability of salt production in the coastal communities on Madura Island.
Road Junction Throughput Testing in Transport Logistics—Slovak Case Study
Authors: Sventeková Eva , Prievozník Pavol , Sibila Michal , Boroš Martin
Published: July 2024

The development of motoring and the ever-increasing traffic load on roads results in congestion and the collapse of traffic in weak places, which, due to their existing construction solution and traffic organization, cannot cover the current and forecasted requirements of carriers. The aim of this article is to present a proposal for a procedure of adjusting the organization of transport, based on our own research and scientific methods of traffic forecasting. The authors work with the hypothesis that there are possibilities of rebuilding weak points in the existing network of overland roads into transport hubs with a higher transport capacity that will cover the requirements of transporters. In this article, the authors emphasize that the basis of the search for an optimal solution to the change in traffic remains the development of calculation methods and consideration of the specific traffic conditions occurring in the given country. Using the example of a case study within the Slovak Republic, we present a proposal for calculation methods based on European standards, which can be used practically without changes in every EU member country. This case study deals with the proposal to transform an uncontrolled four-way intersection into a roundabout. The authors carried out extensive transport research, and on the basis of data analysis, proposed construction and traffic-operational modifications of the existing junction in order to fulfil customer requirements in transport logistics. The proposed solution was verified alternatively with regard to the planned construction of a motorway section near the assessed intersection. When designing the calculation methods, we used our own experimental measurements directly in the area and also included in the calculation methods calculations regarding the capacity of turbo intersections, which are not yet addressed by the technical regulations in the SR environment.
Product Development Anxiety: A Contingency Planning Model for Innovative Production Companies
Authors: Dragomir Mihai , Țîțu Aurel Mihail , Bodi Ștefan , Oșanu Tiberiu , Radu Alexandru
Published: July 2024

This paper investigates the possible failure modes of the product development process in production companies that are active in the B2C markets with a focus on household products. Since these cases require short lead times and are difficult to differentiate, in many instances the result will not be the desired one and could affect profitability for a season or for good. A model of these possibilities is created and an approach to plan contingencies for their solutions is proposed in the article. The main guideline is to switch from failure probability determination to accepting failure as inevitable and using digital solutions to reinforce the development process to offset its impact. For this goal, an Industry 5.0 Abatement Factor (abbreviated IFAF) is introduced in the contingency planning approach, which factors in the evaluation of the low cost of digital instruments and the proper mix of Technology, Humans, and AI (abbreviated THAI). The new working procedure based on these concepts and their interlinkages is discussed based on specific examples.
Study on the Strength of Rural Tourism Operators’ Willingness to Carbon Offset and Its Influencing Mechanisms
Authors: Song Wei , Wang Liguo , He Yan , Ye Yanting , Jiang Yuting
Published: July 2024

Tourism operators generate carbon emissions during their operations, and their environmental responsibility behaviors, such as carbon offsetting, significantly impact the ecological environment of tourist sites. Understanding the operators’ willingness to engage in carbon offsetting and the factors influencing this willingness is crucial for achieving the “dual carbon” goals and promoting sustainable growth in China’s tourism sector. This study collected 746 offline questionnaires from operators at rural tourism sites across 100 counties and districts in Jiangxi Province. It empirically analyzed their willingness to participate in carbon offsetting, comparing various factors such as the strength of willingness, spatial differences, and distinctions between all-for-one tourism counties and non-all-for-one tourism counties, as well as suburban, outer suburban, and remote tourism sites. Using the value–belief–norm theory and the theory of planned behavior, a structural equation model was developed to comprehensively examine the operators’ willingness and its influencing mechanisms. The structural statistical analysis revealed that the integrated model effectively predicted rural tourism operators’ willingness to participate in carbon offsetting. The results showed that, except for Hypothesis 6, all suggested correlations between the variables were significant. Value perception had a significantly positive effect on participants’ desire to engage in carbon offsetting. This research provides various theoretical and practical implications for local authorities regarding rural tourism operators, advancing the incentive for carbon offsetting and sustainable tourism development.
Exploring Sustainable VR Use Cases for Startup Business Models: A Customized Customer Development Approach
Authors: Pratama Dimas Pandu , Putra Panca O. Hadi
Published: July 2024

Startups often face uncertainty and the potential Valley of Death. To address these challenges, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can serve as a starting point to identify business opportunities in markets driven by SDG-related issues. In this case, we propose using virtual reality (VR) technology as a “painkiller”. This study aims to explore VR use cases and their implications for startup business models and discover a problem–solution fit, i.e., identify the degree to which VR applications effectively address actual problems as “killer applications”. The study employs a customized customer discovery technique, an essential process in the Customer Development methodology. By exploring VR’s applicability in various domains such as entertainment, training, education, and tourism, this study unveils compelling use cases that align with SDG aspects, thus validating the hypothesis on startups’ potential to harness VR for SDG contributions. Furthermore, the study produces VR business model designs based on solutions to SDG-related problems. Thus, startups can function effectively as “painkillers”, offering solutions that are not only desired but urgently needed (problem–solution fit). The implications of these findings extend globally, underlining VR’s role in addressing SDG issues and offering practical insights for startup business model development that are applicable to broader technology adoptions.
Taking a Consumer-Led Approach to Identify Key Characteristics of an Effective Ecolabelling Scheme
Authors: Hay Catriona , Meyer Kate , Rutherford-Carr Gabriella , Hill Jeremy P. , Hort Joanne
Published: July 2024

A gap exists between consumer adoption of sustainable purchasing habits and the behavioural changes required to significantly decrease planetary environmental impact. Current ecolabels do not enable purchasing based on environmental impact, and an effective labelling scheme is required to change purchasing priorities. Using focus groups, ecolabels with components varying in the depth of environmental information conveyed, visual features employed, as well as product comparability and scalability of design, were evaluated by consumers with differing levels of environmental awareness. Independent, credible information accessible to consumers of varying environmental awareness was a participant priority. In-depth data communicated through a bar or pie chart with an interpretable holistic message across all environmental factors was preferred. Colour-coded components offering product comparisons and scalable to the size of the packaging, product value, and lifetime were most likely to empower environmentally motivated purchasing. Insights can inform the development of an effective ecolabelling scheme that equips consumers to adopt more sustainable purchasing habits.
Prevalence of HTLV-1 and Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Positivity among MSM Attending a Large HIV Treatment Centre in Trinidad
Authors: Edwards Robert Jeffrey , Todd Selena , Edwards Jonathan , Jack Noreen , Boyce Gregory
Published: July 2024

HIV-1, Hepatitis B and HTLV-1 have similar risk factors and shared routes of transmission and MSM are disproportionately affected by HIV. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of HTLV-1 and HBsAg positivity at initial enrolment among MSM attending a large HIV Clinic in Trinidad. Chart reviews were conducted between 2 and 15 January 2024, among self-identified MSM and a comparative group of randomly selected self-identified heterosexual males where sociodemographic, clinical and laboratory data were collected and analysed using SPSS Version 25. During the period April 2002–31 October 2023, in total there were 10,424 patients registered at the clinic, of whom 1255 (12.0%) were self-identified MSM, with an age range of 19–85 years and a median age of 40 years. There were 1822 randomly selected heterosexual males, with an age range of 18–94 years old and a median age of 52 years. Among the MSM, there were 21 (1.67%) patients who were HIV-1/HTLV-1-coinfected, 64 (5.10%) who were HIV-1/HBsAg-coinfected and two (0.16%) who were coinfected with all three viruses (HIV-1/HTLV-1/HBsAg) as compared to 47 ((2.58%) HIV-1/HTLV-1-coinfected (p = 0.12), 69 (3.79%) HIV-1/HBsAg-coinfected (p = 0.10) and three (0.16%) patients coinfected with all three viruses among the heterosexual males. There were no patients with HTLV-1-related diseases among the HIV-1/HTLV-1-coinfected patients and there were no deaths from chronic liver disease in patients coinfected with HIV-1/HBsAg. Despite the availability of an efficacious vaccine, there is a prevalence of hepatitis B of 5.1% among MSM attending the HIV Clinic in Trinidad; therefore, programmes to increase health literacy, screening and immunization are urgently needed.
African Swine Fever Virus Protein–Protein Interaction Prediction
Authors: Fenster Jacob A. , Azzinaro Paul A. , Dinhobl Mark , Borca Manuel V. , Spinard Edward , Gladue Douglas P.
Published: July 2024

The African swine fever virus (ASFV) is an often deadly disease in swine and poses a threat to swine livestock and swine producers. With its complex genome containing more than 150 coding regions, developing effective vaccines for this virus remains a challenge due to a lack of basic knowledge about viral protein function and protein–protein interactions between viral proteins and between viral and host proteins. In this work, we identified ASFV-ASFV protein–protein interactions (PPIs) using artificial intelligence-powered protein structure prediction tools. We benchmarked our PPI identification workflow on the Vaccinia virus, a widely studied nucleocytoplasmic large DNA virus, and found that it could identify gold-standard PPIs that have been validated in vitro in a genome-wide computational screening. We applied this workflow to more than 18,000 pairwise combinations of ASFV proteins and were able to identify seventeen novel PPIs, many of which have corroborating experimental or bioinformatic evidence for their protein–protein interactions, further validating their relevance. Two protein–protein interactions, I267L and I8L, I267L__I8L, and B175L and DP79L, B175L__DP79L, are novel PPIs involving viral proteins known to modulate host immune response.
The Interactions of the Complement System with Human Cytomegalovirus
Authors: Lujan Eduardo , Zhang Isadora , Garon Andrea Canto , Liu Fenyong
Published: July 2024

The complement system is an evolutionarily ancient component of innate immunity that serves as an important first line of defense against pathogens, including viruses. In response to infection, the complement system can be activated by three distinct yet converging pathways (classical, lectin, and alternative) capable of engaging multiple antiviral host responses to confront acute, chronic, and recurrent viral infections. Complement can exert profound antiviral effects via multiple mechanisms including the induction of inflammation and chemotaxis to sites of infection, neutralization/opsonization of viruses and virally infected cells, and it can even shape adaptive immune responses. With millions of years of co-evolution and the ability to establish life-long infections, herpesviruses have evolved unique mechanisms to counter complement-mediated antiviral defenses, thus enabling their survival and replication within humans. This review aims to comprehensively summarize how human herpesviruses engage with the complement system and highlight our understanding of the role of complement in human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infection, immunity, and viral replication. Herein we describe the novel and unorthodox roles of complement proteins beyond their roles in innate immunity and discuss gaps in knowledge and future directions of complement and HCMV research.
Aedes Mosquito Virome in Southwestern Cameroon: Lack of Core Virome, But a Very Rich and Diverse Virome in Ae. africanus Compared to Other Aedes Species
Authors: Mbigha Donfack Karelle Celes , De Coninck Lander , Ghogomu Stephen Mbigha , Matthijnssens Jelle
Published: July 2024

In Cameroon, Aedes mosquitoes transmit various arboviruses, posing significant health risks. We aimed to characterize the Aedes virome in southwestern Cameroon and identify potential core viruses which might be associated with vector competence. A total of 398 Aedes mosquitoes were collected from four locations (Bafoussam, Buea, Edea, and Yaounde). Aedes albopictus dominated all sites except for Bafoussam, where Aedes africanus prevailed. Metagenomic analyses of the mosquitoes grouped per species into 54 pools revealed notable differences in the eukaryotic viromes between Ae. africanus and Ae. albopictus, with the former exhibiting greater richness and diversity. Thirty-seven eukaryotic virus species from 16 families were identified, including six novel viruses with near complete genome sequences. Seven viruses were further quantified in individual mosquitoes via qRT-PCR. Although none of them could be identified as core viruses, Guangzhou sobemo-like virus and Bafoussam mosquito solemovirus, were highly prevalent regionally in Ae. albopictus and Ae. africanus, respectively. This study highlights the diverse eukaryotic virome of Aedes species in southwestern Cameroon. Despite their shared genus, Aedes species exhibit limited viral sharing, with varying viral abundance and prevalence across locations. Ae. africanus, an understudied vector, harbors a rich and diverse virome, suggesting potential implications for arbovirus vector competence.
Invasion of Chicken Anemia Virus in Specific-Pathogen-Free Chicken Flocks and Its Successful Elimination from the Colony
Authors: Fujiwara Akira , Horii Wataru , Sano Junichi , Kodama Toshiaki , Kato Atsushi , Shibuya Kazumoto , Saitoh Toshiki
Published: July 2024

A specific-pathogen-free (SPF) chicken colony was maintained with successive groups a month apart in age. The absence of specific pathogens, including chicken anemia virus (CAV), was confirmed through periodic serological tests for each group. However, some groups became CAV seropositive. The procedures of removing seropositive and the adjacent seronegative chickens followed with chemically disinfecting the housing did not halt CAV outbreaks. The full genome sequence of the CAV strain that appeared was closely related to low-virulence isolates in China. The outbreaks of CAV decreased with an increase in the seropositive chicken population, indicating that the progeny is protected from CAV infection by maternal anti-CAV antibodies. The persistence of CAV in erythroid and lymphoid tissues or reproductive tissues from CAV seropositive chickens was examined in chickens of various ages using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Since a low persistence of CAV was observed in the colony, we isolated eggs from CAV seropositive hens through artificial insemination using semen collected from roosters and confirmed as CAV-free by PCR. Fertilized eggs were transferred to a new SPF facility and used for generating CAV-free progeny. To date, chickens reared in the new facility have been CAV-free for longer than two years. Redirection of eggs from seropositive hens was an effective means of eliminating CAV from chickens.
Surface Flux Patterns of Nutrient Concentrations and Total Suspended Solids in Western Carpathian Stream within Agricultural, Forest, and Grassland Landscapes
Authors: Halecki Wiktor , Bedla Dawid
Published: July 2024

The intricate processes of surface water erosion are vital for ecological systems and river-scale management; yet, understanding them comprehensively remains a challenge. Forested agricultural catchments, especially in the Carpathian region, face significant degradation, potentially leading to inorganic nutrient leaching and total suspended solid (TSS) flux. Continuous rainwater inundation of soils in river valleys exacerbates this issue. Utilizing innovative tools like SWAT+, studies have revealed higher concentrations of inorganic nutrients in main watercourses from flysch catchments, with agricultural use linked to N-NO3− concentrations and pasture use linked to anion P-PO43−. Maintaining detailed records is crucial for researchers comparing data. SWAT+ proves valuable for studying TSS washing out and inorganic nutrient leaching, informing collaborative watershed management policies involving stakeholders from agriculture, conservation, and water management sectors. The insights on nutrient leaching, particularly phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N), are instrumental for shaping policies targeting nutrient pollution within pasture land use for EU agriculture. These findings can guide policy frameworks focused on sustainable practices, especially for eco-schemes, and encourage collaborative watershed management efforts.
Concentration and Distribution of Specific Siloxanes (D5 and D6) and PAHs in the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers, USA
Authors: Ventresca Olivia , Acevedo Ashley , Nicholas Kristina , Craig Jonathan , Carpenter Sophia , Fisher Christia , Danzberger Madeleine , Williams Cassidy , Balestra Barbara , MacAvoy Stephen
Published: July 2024

The waterways adjacent to Washington DC, USA have a history of contamination from heavy metals, nutrients, pesticides, and industrial chemicals. Among the chemicals of concern are PAHs, which are a historical contaminant but also have modern pyrogenic and petrogenic sources in the area’s waterways. Another group of contaminants that are of emerging interest are siloxanes (silicones), which are widely used as lubricants, sealants, and cosmetics. Some lower-molecular-weight siloxanes are regulated by the EU in recognition of harm to aquatic life, but there are no restrictions in the United States. In fact, studies examining water pollutants do not typically test for siloxanes. Here, we present the concentrations of specific PAHs and siloxanes from surface sediments in the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers (including the Anacostia’s tributaries) collected between 2018 and 2023. Both D5 (decamethylcyclopentasiloxane) and D6 (dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane) were found in most locations, with concentrations averaging 0.13 and 0.006 mg/g (dry mass), respectively. Pyrene, fluoranthene, bibenzyl, and phenanthrene were also found in the Anacostia and some of its tributaries, with concentrations increasing downstream. In the Potomac, concentrations were generally lower than those observed in the Anacostia. Based on ratios of pyrene to fluoranthene + pyrene, the likely source of PAHs was petrogenic.
Assessment of the Local Impact of Retention Reservoirs—A Case Study of Jagodno (Existing) and Sarny (Planned) Reservoirs Located in Poland
Authors: Połomski Maksymilian , Wiatkowski Mirosław
Published: July 2024

The construction of retention reservoirs that cause permanent water damming is a complex subject and requires an interdisciplinary approach to environmental issues. The scope of the conducted study includes (1) a natural inventory of the area of Jagodno Reservoir in central Poland, which has been in operation for almost a decade, (2) a natural inventory of the area where a reservoir of similar size could potentially be built (Sarny, in southwestern Poland), (3) an assessment of the local community’s attitudes toward the operation or construction of individual facilities, (4) analysis and use of the obtained results to predict the local impact of Sarny Reservoir. The results of this study indicate areas where the impact of Jagodno Reservoir should be considered negative, neutral, or positive and what effect can be expected during the construction of Sarny Reservoir. One of the more significant results for Jagodno Reservoir, we should point out, is the appearance of a few waterfowl breeding at the site (4 species), a substantial expansion of the ichthyofauna population (from 9 to 24 species, which does not apply only to native species), a local loss of 91E0 habitat (willow riparian forests) and the appearance of one species of an invasive plant (Canadian goldenrod), a favorable impact on the water quality of the River Wiązownica (reduction in total and nitrate nitrogen loads by an average of 43.4% and 58.2%, respectively), and a positive assessment of the reservoir’s impact on the development of the region by the local community (19 out of 26 village leaders expressed positive opinions with no unambiguously negative votes).
Dark Academia. How Universities Die
Authors: Rudolph Jürgen
Published: July 2024

Dark academia’s declared purpose is a description and explanation of the hidden psychological injuries endured by students and academics in contemporary universities. To state it clearly right at the beginning of this review, this is an excellent and important book that I strongly recommend to all stakeholders in higher education, including students. Its author Peter Fleming is a professor at University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Business School whose previous academic output has focused on the future of work and its ethical implications.
Inclusive Practices in the Classroom and Workplace
Authors: Kefalaki Margarita , Diamantidaki Fotini
Published: July 2024

We are very pleased to announce that our journal JEICOM has now reached a new and exciting milestone that will help us increase our impact factor in open access platforms and beyond. To this end we are now hosted by the Open Access Publishing Association (OAPA), a new and exciting platform, which aims to challenge the current model of publishing; an aim that we share dearly as editors-in-chief of JEICOM. Since the creation of our journal in 2019, we aim to provide a free and open platform to academics, researchers, professionals, to share knowledge, communicate and exchange via research dialogue and high-quality publications. It is now time for us to join forces with a new partner, join a larger academic community, which will help us grow from within and with others, together.
Teachers’ Beliefs about Good Teaching
Authors: Pivovarova Margarita , Fischman Gustavo , Haas Eric , Fathalizadeh Roya
Published: July 2024

This article describes teachers’ beliefs about the pedagogical approaches of very good teachers. Our exploratory factor analysis and analysis of variance based on the data from an online survey of K-12 public school teachers (N = 179) revealed two main findings. First, the teachers distinguished between relationship-emphasized and content-emphasized pedagogical approaches, and they believed that a very good teacher – defined as a teacher from whom you learned a lot – was more likely to practice a relationship-emphasized pedagogical approach, which embraced predominantly caring and supportive pedagogical approaches and had strong subject matter knowledge. Second, regardless of their political orientation or other demographic characteristics, the teachers in our sample valued a relationship-emphasized pedagogical approach over a content-emphasized one. Further, we found that teachers’ political beliefs did not significantly influence their pedagogical approach to teaching, and teachers who held more conservative political beliefs valued a relationship-emphasized pedagogical over a content-emphasized pedagogical approach, similar to teachers with more progressive political beliefs.
Research on the Construction of Teacher Professional Learning. Community in the Web 3.0 Era
Authors: Zhang Junjiao
Published: July 2024

China’s teacher education reform has always advocated the establishment of a teacher-professional learning community to promote teacher professional development and school progress. In the Web 3.0 era, the increasingly open, secure, and fair network has created conditions for the teacher professional learning community to conduct data confirmation. However, in China, the phenomenon of a “silent spiral” has emerged in the professional learning community of teachers, that is, the inferior opinions of teachers in the professional learning community turn to “silent”, and the superior opinions shout, which to a certain extent hinders the creation, protection, and sharing of teacher metadata, affects the development of data right confirmation in the field of education, and slows down the pace of teacher education practice. This study mainly focuses on the value of building a Chinese teacher professional learning community in the Web 3.0 era, the specific difficulties and reasons, and how to develop a Chinese teacher professional learning community in the future. This study mainly adopts the method of documentary review and draws on the “spiral of silence” theory, which regards the expression of opinions and the spread of “silence” as a spiral process of social communication, and influences and restricts public opinion by creating an “opinion environment”. It is found that under the background of the Web 3.0 era, there is an information cocoon in the professional learning community of teachers, and teachers are affected by the diversity of information. Teachers fear independence and generally produce a herd mentality. It is easy to ignore the disadvantageous climate in the professional learning community of teachers, resulting in the continuous silence of teachers. In addition, teacher groups tend to be too stressed and unable to resist the opinion environment. Therefore, the research draws the following conclusions, the construction of teacher professional learning community should adhere to positive guidance, cultivate the correct learning concept, and build the core value concept; Strengthen teachers’ group consciousness, establish a common vision, and make teachers have a sense of belonging to the community; Coordinate the “online + offline”, build a learning mechanism, and salvage the silent voice of the group in the professional learning community of teachers; Provide supporting conditions around the key development issues of the community to promote the growth of opinion climate.
PERTUSSIS: ASPECTS OF PATHOGENESIS AND POST-VACCINATION IMMUNITY IN CHILDREN
Authors: Ershevskaya A. B. ,   Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State
            University, Ivanova A. A. , Antropova G. A. , Toyirov Y. A. ,   Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod
            State University,   Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod
            State University,   Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod
            State University
Published: July 2024

Pertussis is an acute anthroponous infection that occurs with damage to the
respiratory tract and it causes attacks of spastic cough. Despite specific prevention,
it remains an important cause of childhood illness and mortality. The article analyzes
the literature data on the mechanisms of infection pathogenesis, highlights aspects of
immunization and the work of the immune system after the introduction of pertussis
vaccine. Examples of own observations of children diagnosed with pertussis are given. It
was concluded that vaccination does not guarantee the full-fledged immune response and
the risk of pertussis infection remains even in vaccinated children, but in such cases,
the infection proceeds in an atypical form. At the same time, a child unvaccinated with
the anti-pertussis vaccine has a higher risk of contracting the infection with a
prolonged course and the possibility of developing complications from the respiratory,
cardiovascular and nervous systems.
A Clinical Case of Disseminated CMV Infection with Skin Manifestations Within the Immune Reconstitution Syndrome
Authors: Ракович С.В. , Доценко М.Л. , Дымель Л.Б.
Published: July 2024

Представлен редкий клинический случай подтвержденной диссеминированной ЦМВ-инфекции у пациентки с ВИЧ-инфекцией с развитием мультисистемного поражения органов-мишеней (с пневмонитом, гепатитом, поражением кожных покровов) в рамках синдрома восстановления иммунной системы.

A rare clinical case of confirmed disseminated CMV infection in a patient with HIV infection with the development of multisystemic damage to target organs (with pneumonitis, hepatitis, skin lesions) within the immune reconstitution syndrome is presented.
EFFECTIVE USE OF LABOR RESOURCES IN THE ORGANIZATION
Authors: МАХНЕНКО С.И. , КОСТЕНКО К.Г.
Published: July 2024

Целью исследования является определение уровня эффективности управления человеческими ресурсами (HRM) и его влияния на удовлетворенность сотрудников в банковском и иных секторах российской экономики. Делается попытка выделить ключевые особенности корректного подхода к управлению трудовыми ресурсами и их совершенствованию. В ходе анализа рассматриваются как трудовые ресурсы в рамках банковских организаций, так и в рамках прочих отраслей экономики России.

The purpose of the study is to determine the level of effectiveness of human resource management (HRM) and its impact on employee satisfaction in banking and other sectors of the Russian economy. An attempt is made to highlight the key features of a correct approach to labor resource management and their improvement. The analysis examines both labor resources within banking organizations and within other sectors of the Russian economy.
Industrial growth in the labyrinth of economic liberalism
Authors: Щербаков В.Н. , Дубровский А.В.
Published: July 2024

В статье рассматриваются приоритеты эффективного развития экономики, обра зующие иерархическую взаимосвязь стоимостных и ценностных форм управления технологической цепочкой с воспроизводственным циклом. Рассматривается технико-технологическое и социально экономическое развитие по предотвращению «сползания» экономики, учёта национальной особенно сти целевых приоритетов и социально-психологической мотивации хозяйственной деятельности, обеспечивающей создание предпосылок экономического роста в промышленности. Показано, что упо вание на рынок, который все обеспечит, нет оснований, так как он вполне может сосуществовать и с низким уровнем экономического развития.

The article discusses the priorities of the effective development of the economy, forming a hierarchical relationship of cost and value forms of managing the technological chain with the reproductive cycle. Techno-technological and socio-economic development is considered to prevent the economy from “slipping”, to take into account the national characteristics of target priorities and the socio-psychological motivation of economic activity, ensuring the creation of prerequisites for economic growth in industry. It is shown that there is no reason to hope for a market that will provide everything, since it can well coexist with a low level of economic development.
Research of theoretical foundations and practical experience of local budget formation and its role in solving socio-economic problems
Authors: Кузнецова Э.Р.
Published: July 2024

В статье проведено исследование теоретических основ формирования местного бюджета и его роль в решении социально-экономических задач органов местного самоуправления в целях устойчивого развития сельских территорий на примере бюджета Всеволодо-Вильвенского го родского поселения Пермского края.

The article studies the theoretical foundations of the formation of the local budget and its role insolving socio-economic problems of local governments for sustainable development of rural territories on the example of the budget of Vsevolod-Vilvensky urban settlement of the Perm region.
Employment of persons with disabilities: forms of promoting the employment of graduates with disabilities
Authors: Булей Н.В.
Published: July 2024

В статье выявлены причины, сдерживающие эффективное трудоустройство вы пускников из числа инвалидов. Определены формы содействия трудоустройству выпускников с инва лидностью. Предложена структура типовой программы трудоустройства выпускников. Обосновано проведение встреч работодателей с инвалидами как вида мероприятий, способствующих укреплению деловых связей ВУЗа и бизнеса и повышающих интерес к профессиональной деятельности, осознанию социальной значимости трудоустройства по специальности.

The article reveals the reasons that hinder the effective employment of graduates from the disa bilities. The forms of promoting the employment of graduates with disabilities are defined. The structure of a standard graduate employment program is proposed. It is justified that employers meet with people with disabili ties as a type of event that strengthens the business ties of the university and business and increases interest in professional activities, awareness of the social significance of employment in the specialty.
Current issues of functioning of the non-tariff regulation system in the European Union
Authors: Рустамова И.Т.
Published: July 2024

В статье исследованы актуальные вопросы функционирования системы нетариф ного регулирования в Европейском союзе. Определено, что это интеграционное объединение прошло практически все стадии интеграционного процесса в рамках которого осуществляются важнейшие экономические и политические процессы Европы. Выявлено, что для таможенного тарифа ЕС харак терна эскалация - увеличение ставки таможенной пошлины по мере повышения степени переработки товара. Проведен анализ количественных ограничений импорта в странах ЕС, данных статистики по использованию мер нетарифного регулирования Европейским союзом в период с 2014-2019гг.

The article deals with topical issues of the functioning of the non-tariff regulation system in the European Union. It is determined that this integration Association went through almost all stages of the integration process, during which the most important economic and political processes in Europe are carried out. It is revealed that the EU customs tariff is characterized by an escalation - an increase in the rate of customs duty as the degree of processing of goods increases. The analysis of quantitative import restrictions in the EU countries, statistics on the use of non-tariff regulation measures by the European Union in the period from 2014-2019.
Topical problems of Russian economy and modern ways to overcome crisis phenomenons by financial authorities
Authors: Кятова Б.К.
Published: July 2024

Экономика России за последние 20 лет подвергалась влиянию множества внешних кризисных явлений. С каждым разом характер кризисов становился все более модифицированным и менее прогнозируемым. Меры, предпринимаемы с случае возникновения внешнего шока для экономики не доказали свою эффективность и могут быть дополнены.Для сглаживания влияния таких явлений на уровень жизни населения необходимо расширить список мер, используемых финансовыми властями страны. Проанализировав инструментарий Банка России, использовавшийся в период шока 2014-2015 годов, видятся необходимыми предложения по модернизации антикризисных мер.

The Russian economy over the past 20 years has been affected by many external crisis phe nomena. Each time, the nature of crises became more and more modified and less predictable. Measures taken in the event of an external shock to the economy have not proved their effectiveness and can be supplemented. To smooth out the influence of such phenomena on the standard of living of the population, it is necessary to ex pand the list of measures used by the financial authorities of the country. Having analyzed the tools of the Bank of Russia, used during the shock period of 2014-2015, the proposals on the modernization of anti-crisis measures are seen as necessary.
Tax burden in the Russian Federation and its impact on investment decisions in the economy
Authors: Сомоев Р.Г. , Мусалаева А.Х.
Published: July 2024

В статье автором исследована информация о налоговой нагрузке в Российской Фе дерации и ее влиянии на инвестиционные решения в экономике. Подчеркивается, что экономика России переживает серьезный кризис, затрагивающий практически все отрасли. Серьезная нагрузка легла на плечи организаций России в связи с коронавирусной инфекцией COVID-19.

The article provides information on the tax burden in the Russian Federation and its impact on investment decisions in the economy. It is emphasized that the Russian economy is in a serious crisis affectingalmost all sectors. A serious burden fell on the shoulders of Russian organizations in connection with the corona-virus infection COVID-19.
Ways to improve land taxation in modern Russian conditions
Authors: Мусаева Х.М. , Омарова С.Х.
Published: July 2024

В статье автором предоставляется информация об изменениях в налоговом ко дексе. В завершение статьи автор делает вывод о необходимости дальнейшего совершения законо дательства в сфере установления земельного налога в Российской Федерации.

In the article, the author provides information on changes in the tax code. At the end of the article, the author concludes that it is necessary to continue to implement legislation in the field of land tax in the Russian Federation.
Trends in the field of public finance: challenges, reality, prospects
Authors: Киреева Е.В.
Published: July 2024

Цель статьи - исследование современного состояния и перспектив развития госу дарственных финансов РФ, которые выступают мощным инструментом воздействия на экономику. В статье раскрыто влияние шоков 2020 года на состояние бюджетной системы и национальной эконо мики России. Представлены результаты оценки зависимости бюджетной системы и национальной экономики России от нефтегазовых доходов, волатильности цен на нефть, выявлены позитивные и негативные тенденции в динамике основных показателей. Обоснованы перспективы развития госу дарственных финансов России. Приведены рекомендации по внедрению антикризисных мер, реализуе мых с помощью инструментов бюджетной системы в целях смягчения воздействия кризиса и вывода экономики РФ на путь развития и роста.

The purpose of the article is to study the current state and prospects of development of state fi nances of the Russian Federation, which are a powerful tool for influencing the economy. The article discloses the impact of 2020 shocks on the state of the budget system and the national economy of Russia. The results of as sessing the dependence of the budget system and the national economy of Russia on oil and gas revenues, oil price volatility are presented, positive and negative trends in the dynamics of the main indicators are identified. The prospects for the development of public finance in Russia are substantiated. Recommendations on the im plementation of anti-crisis measures implemented using the tools of the budget system in order to mitigate the impact of the crisis and bring the Russian economy to the path of development and growth are given.
Analysis of Brexit consequences for the United Kingdome and the European Union
Authors: Акмалетдинова Ю.М. , Дудкина П.А.
Published: July 2024

В данной работе представлен комплексный анализ взаимоотношений Европейского Союза и Соединенного Королевства, а также выявлены основные причины выхода этой страны из ин теграционного состава. Представлена оценка последствий брексита для Великобритании, стран членов EЭC и Европейского союза в целом, стран с других континентов. Рассматриваются изменения и некоторые прогнозы как экономического, так и неэкономического характера (территориальная це лостность, вопрос сохранения границ государства, статус беженцев и т.д.) после выхода Великобри тании из состава ЕС.

This article is concerned a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between the European Un ion and the United Kingdom. Moreover, the main reasons of Great Britain’s exit from the integration states struc ture are identified. An assessment of Brexit consequences for the UK, the EU member countries, the European Union as a whole, as well as for countries from other continents is carried out. Some changes and forecasts of both economic and non-economic nature (territorial integrity, preservation of state borders, refugee status, etc.) after Brexit are considered.
Digital economy: Indian experience
Authors: Шкваря Л.В.
Published: July 2024

В статье представлено современное положение Индии в сфере цифровой экономики. Имея более полумиллиарда интернет-абонентов, Индия является одним из крупнейших и наиболее быстро растущих цифровых рынков. По мере совершенствования цифровых возможностей, которые все глубже проникают в жизнь страны, технологии быстро и радикально изменяют почти все сектора экономики Индии. Растут как объемы, так и качество цифровизации, что помогает стране в настоя щее время решать текущие и перспективные социально-экономические задачи и ставить весьма ам бициозные цели.