bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
NEW PROMISING HYBRID FORMS OF COMMON CHERRY (CERASUS VULGARIS MILL.) OF THE GENETIC COLLECTION OF THE NCFSCHVW
Authors:   Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «North Caucasian Federal Scientific Center of Horticulture, Viticulture, Wine-making», Krasnodar, Russia, KOPNINA T.A.
Published: December 2024

The article presents the results of studies of hybrid forms of common cherry from the «North Caucasian Federal Scientific Center for Horticulture, Viticulture, Winemaking» (NCFSCHVW) collection for a set of economically valuable traits, such as resistance to major diseases, commercial and taste qualities of fruits, yield, and early maturity. As a result of the assessment, two hybrid forms with a set of economically valuable traits were identified, which can be used as source material in breeding work to create new varieties for cultivation in the conditions of the southern region.

Keywords: SELECTION, CHERRY, HYBRID, PRODUCTIVITY, RESISTANCE, BIOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Experiências de implementação de bibliotecas indígenas no Maranhão por meio de projetos de extensão do IFMA Campus Barra do Corda
Authors: Sousa Curvo Luiz Felipe , Lucas dos Santos Maria Luíza
Published: December 2024

Este artigo analisa duas experiências de projetos de extensão bibliotecária em comunidades indígenas no Maranhão, realizadas com o apoio do IFMA Campus Barra do Corda: a Biblioteca Escolar Guajajara e a Biblioteca Ramkokamekrá-Canela. Partindo de uma discussão teórica sobre o papel das bibliotecas enquanto aparelhos culturais e sua indigenização, o texto destaca a importância de integrar esses espaços às dinâmicas culturais, educacionais e informacionais das comunidades, contribuindo para a gestão da memória social, valorização das tradições e fortalecimento da autonomia indígena. Na Aldeia Três Irmãos, a Biblioteca Escolar Guajajara foi concebida como um projeto escolar, estruturada para atender às necessidades educacionais da comunidade. Já a Biblioteca Canela, na Aldeia Escalvado, surgiu como uma demanda comunitária e foi desenvolvida em diálogo com lideranças indígenas, resultando em uma gestão comunitária integrada ao contexto local. Esse processo também motivou a criação da Associação Cultural Indígena Canela e o planejamento de um museu indígena. As experiências evidenciam que projetos de bibliotecas em contextos indígenas demandam planejamento voltado à sustentabilidade e à continuidade, considerando os interesses comunitários. O compartilhamento dessas vivências enriquece a literatura científica e oferece subsídios práticos e teóricos para a reflexão e implementação de bibliotecas interculturais.
Os cantos rituais como fortalecimento da língua e da cultura Apyãwa
Authors: Tapirapé Klebson Awararawoo’i , Cruz Mônica Cidele da
Published: December 2024

Neste trabalho, apresentamos uma pesquisa na área de ensino de língua materna Apyãwa, que traz como tema os cantos rituais Apyãwa. Nosso desejo é contribuir para o fortalecimento e a manutenção de nossa língua materna em nossas aldeias, por meio da escola, que tem um papel muito importante no trabalho com a modalidade escrita da língua. Nesse sentido, esta pesquisa é muito importante no contexto atual do nosso povo, uma vez que os cantos são elementos constituídos, exclusivamente, pelas riquezas da nossa língua ancestral. A metodologia do meu trabalho se compõe pela escuta, primordialmente, dos conhecimentos dos consultores indígenas, como anciãos e anciãs Apyãwa e, por meio da pesquisa bibliográfica. Como se trata de uma pesquisa com olhar no ensino e fortalecimento da língua, nosso foco é na ação pedagógica, de acordo com a proposta curricular da nossa escola, presente no Projeto Político Pedagógico-PPP. A ação pedagógica é a base essencial para o percurso didático-metodológico, durante o qual movimentamos todo o processo de ensino-aprendizagem voltado para os cantos rituais, trabalhando a leitura e a produção escrita. Outro propósito do trabalho é direcionado ao empoderamento da nossa política linguística na comunidade, para gerar mais fontes de saberes ancestrais no aperfeiçoamento e enriquecimento da prática pedagógica dos professores Apyãwana, bem como, a formação efetiva dos alunos. Por esta razão, reforçamos, também, que a produção de materiais sobre este tema é de extrema relevância para o ensino de língua materna nas escolas das aldeias Apyãwa. Portanto, este trabalho é bastante relevante, no sentido de fortalecer nossa cultura e a política de valorização da língua Apyãwa, tanto no contexto da educação Apyãwa, quanto no contexto da educação escolar Apyãwa.
Realidade sociolinguística do Povo Chiquitano da Aldeia Vila Nova Barbecho
Authors: Chuê Suzilene Urupe , Negreiros Cláudia Landin
Published: December 2024

This article deals with the sociolinguistic situation of the Chiquitano language in the village of Vila Nova Barbecho. The school is very important in the resumption of culture and language, as the partnership between the community, teachers and elders contributes to strengthening cultural and linguistic practices in the community and at school. The objective of this article is to discuss the situation of the language in the village and what actions can be developed to restore the language. The research methodology is qualitative and field-based. The investigation was carried out through a questionnaire and interviews with elders, parents, students and other people in the community. The results indicate that there are three elders who know the language, and when these elders meet or gather on a traditional festival day, they speak in the Chiquitano language, and this revitalizes our language and cultural knowledge.
Impact of the flipped classroom on academic achievement, motivation, and engagement: A higher education case study
Authors: Eltahir Mohd Elmagzoub , Alsalhi Najeh Rajeh
Published: December 2024

As we examine the pandemic’s impact on higher education, we can see that many previously traditional teaching and learning frameworks have been invalidated, and the need for new teaching and learning approaches has increased. This indicates that the traditional frameworks for higher education may no longer be effective. Consequently, there is a need for a new approach, and the flipped classroom model could be a suitable solution for the future of higher education after the pandemic subsides. This study measured the impacts of the flipped classroom method on students’ academic achievement, engagement, and motivation in the introduction to data analysis course (STA113), which is a compulsory general course for all undergraduate students at Ajman University in the United Arab Emirates. A quasi-experimental design involved 71 students divided into two groups: an experimental group (N = 36) using the flipped classroom method and a control group (N = 35) receiving traditional instruction. Educational videos and e-content were provided via Moodle. A cognitive achievement test and a survey assessed students’ motivation and engagement. Results showed statistically significant differences favoring the experimental group, with these students demonstrating greater improvement in skills, knowledge, and motivation compared to those in the control group. This research contributes to the literature by providing evidence that the flipped classroom method can enhance undergraduates’ academic achievement, motivation, and understanding of STA113 topics.
Imposturas, peligros “sanitarios” y estereotipos de clase
Authors: Gil Gastón Julián
Published: December 2024

As any activity in the context of the pandemic, running in Argentina experienced strong impacts that are not only reduced to the abrupt interruption of the activity and its main interaction rituals, which are the races. In addition, runners were social actors of notorious presence in public agenda, especially in the first months of the pandemic and the Social, Preventive and Compulsory Isolation (ASPO). Their public demands “to go running” stimulated the circulation of discourses that reinstated a common negative stereotype of the Argentine middle class, with the addition that runners came to be defined as one of the main hazards to collective health. In this context, prejudices, impostures and stereotypes were expressed that were firmly embedded in common sense but also in academic discourse. This article therefore critically exposes those analytical and interpretative frameworks that lead to approaches that simplify and even moralize collective behavior, in this case that of the “middle class.”
Assessment of the Effectiveness of Conventional Rudder against Fish Tail and Tubercle Rudders at Various Angles of Attack
Authors: Sutiyo Sutiyo , Kusuma Wardana Prima Ihda , Utama I Ketut Aria Pria
Published: December 2024

The development of maritime surface ships has become a significant topic in naval architecture due to the challenges posed by collisions and ship grounding. Special rudders, such as flaps and schilling rudders, are being developed to improve ship maneuverability and address carbon neutrality and environmental damage. Biomimicry, the study of replicating living/nature animals, aims to learn how to copy their systems, methods, forms, and structures, using them as eco-friendly and sustainable design solutions. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is increasingly being used in ship hydrodynamics to simulate complex phenomena in rudder simulations. The effectiveness of rudder use is determined by analysing the drag and side force values with various angles of attack from 0° to 30° at an operational speed of 12 knots. The most effective side force-to-drag ratio was achieved when the rudder was tilted at an angle of 5°. The fishtail and tubercle models have a more stochastic distribution, with the fishtail rudder having 5.1% greater performance effectiveness than the conventional rudder. The biomimetic method can improve the performance of wing-like structures, as seen with humpback whales operating in a marine environment similar to certain designed marine systems.
Zero-Shot Learning in Maritime Domain
Authors: Lorencin Ivan , Frank Domagoj , Vusić Damir
Published: December 2024

Maritime security and monitoring are essential for global trade, environmental protection,and national defense. Traditional machine learning models have been effective in recognizing andclassifying maritime objects, but their reliance on large, labeled datasets poses challenges,particularly in dynamic environments where new and unforeseen objects frequently emerge. Thisstudy explores the application of Zero-Shot Learning (ZSL) to the maritime domain, leveraging theCLIP model to classify maritime objects with minimal labeled data. A custom dataset comprising1,438 images was used to evaluate the performance of various CLIP model variants. Our findingsindicate that CLIP models, particularly the "clip-vit-large-patch14-336" variant, achieve highclassification accuracy, with AUC values approaching 1.0 across most classes. However, challengesremain in handling rare or ambiguous classes such as cargo ships, where F2 scores suggestvariability in recall and precision. Additionally, the study highlights the potential limitations ofthese models, including their dependency on dataset diversity and the risk of overfitting to specificdata characteristics. The "clip-vit-large-patch14-336" model is identified as the most balanced andreliable option, offering a strong foundation for enhancing maritime situational awareness andsupporting diverse maritime applications.
Determinants of Regional Foreign Direct Investment Inflows in China
Authors: Asada Hidekatsu
Published: December 2024

Determinants of regional foreign direct investment inflows in China from 2008 to 2019 are analysed in terms of the progress of the marketisation such as non-state-owned sectors’ share of output, investment and employment, the state of price controls in commodity markets, the state of development of factor markets such as finance and labour, and the state of development of the institutional system supporting the market economy system. Additionally, human capital development, infrastructure development and industrial structure are incorporated as control variables. Key results of the analysis of China’s regional FDI inflows include: 1) the progress of marketisation had a positive impact; 2) an increase in per capita GDP had a positive impact, and 3) the increase in the ratio of the secondary industry to GDP had a negative impact, while the tertiary industry had a positive impact. This result reflects the ongoing shift from vertical FDI in export-oriented labour-intensive manufacturing industries to horizontal FDI oriented toward sales to the local market.
A Qualitative Impact Evaluation Method for Conservation: How Feathers Fell Out of Fashion
Authors: Sinclair Sally , Dickinson Audrey , Veríssimo Diogo
Published: December 2024

1.Robust methods of project impact evaluation are lacking in a conservation context. These are needed to highlight which efforts were proven effective and where to focus future efforts. Impact evaluations need to be contextually relevant; currently few guidelines exist for conservation-relevant contexts. We recommended method of impact evaluation, Causal Driver Elimination, and explicitly outline steps for conducting an impact evaluation capitalising on qualitative data, an underutilised resource receiving greater attention in recent impact evaluation literature. 2.This is presented in a step-by-step fashion to allow transferability of the method to a range of impact assessments for different contexts. We integrate concepts from the yet-defined general elimination methodology and evidence testing to generate this method of eliminating competing outcomes using robust evidence investigation. This method is applied to an observable change in behaviour towards a wildlife product: the change in use of bird feathers in fashion in the UK. This topic is chosen as an evidencable impact with high relevance given its known positive conservation impacts, with a range of factors to consider for impact evaluation. 3.Through consultation with a range of experts and triangulation with broad evidences, we are able to draw conclusions on how feather popularity declined in the UK, highlighting which drivers had strongest impacts on this outcome of interest. We pay particular interest to the role of the RSPB in accelerating the change, and provide evidence that RSPB campaigning played a substantive role in changing attitudes and ultimately behaviours towards an environmentally damaging practice. We illustrate how different drivers interact to stimulate change, demonstrating how this tool can provide conclusions that reflect complex social contexts. 4.From this, we demonstrate how this method can be effectively applied to existing and historical projects, and highlight applicability of this qualitative impact assessment tool in a range of settings relevant to improving conservation project impacts. We recommend future application of this tool, for example in evaluating the efficacy of conservation advocacy in behaviour change.
Empirical Reasoning About FOI Request Delays in the European Union
Authors: Ruohonen Jukka
Published: December 2024

Freedom of information (FOI) is a human right and an important concept for the transparency and accountability of governments and public administrations. It is also essential for democracy. Despite along research lineage on FOI laws and their use by citizens, existing empirical knowledge is still limited regarding the inner workings of FOI requests. This limitation applies particularly to the European Union (EU) and the documents possessed by its various institutions. To help at addressing this limitation, the paper presents a few empirical observations about FOI requests in the EU context. By using a dataset containing 500 requests made between 2022 and early 2023, the insight presented cover the EU institutions targeted, the requesters making FOI requests, and particularly the bureaucratic delays in handling of FOI requests. According to results based on a regression analysis, the bureaucratic delaysvary according to both the EU institutions and the individual requesters.
The Laissez-Faire Leadership Paradox – The Invisible Heavy Hand
Authors: Salamon Janos , Ospina Juan Pablo , Orosz Gabor , Spencer Steven J.
Published: December 2024

In French, laissez-faire means “letting people do whatever they want.” As a leadership style, it is conventionally associated with minimal guidance, allowing employees to make decisions on their own. We challenge this idea, however, based on three studies (Nall = 946) conducted in the United States and Hungary, finding that laissez-faire leaders exert a level of control over their employees comparable to authoritarian leaders. Laissez-faire leaders do not lack control allowing people to make decisions on their own. Instead, they exert an invisible heavy hand on the shoulders of their employees leaving them feeling controlled. Like authoritarian leaders, laissez-faire leaders are seen as low in transformational leadership, relationship-oriented leadership, and task-oriented leadership. Their subordinates report lower psychological safety, reduced job satisfaction, and diminished motivation compared to those led by more democratic leaders. Additionally, laissez-faire leaders’ subordinates—more so than those of authoritarian leaders—feel undervalued and powerless, leading them to seek even less frequent interaction with their bosses. Beyond these parallels, our findings reveal cultural differences between the U.S. and Hungarian samples. Practical implications for leadership development and organizational management are also discussed.
Training Needs of Educators in Nursery and Preschool Centers
Authors: Evaggelos Anagnou , Iosif Fragkoulis , Panagiota Papastavrou
Published: December 2024

The training of educators in Municipal Nursery and Preschool Centers in our country is more of a hope than a reality. The lack of an official institutional framework for training has contributed to the search for professional development based on the individual initiative of educators, without state support. The training needs of educators remain an uncharted area, and very few studies have addressed the issue of educators' training needs, which is the research goal of this paper. Specifically, this study investigates the training needs of educators in the Municipal Nursery and Preschool Centers of Kalamata as a case study. Adopting a qualitative approach, the study explores the problems faced by educators in their work to identify their training needs. Using semi-structured interviews as a research tool to collect data, the needs of thirteen educators from various specialties (Kindergarten Teachers, Preschool Nurses, and Preschool Assistant Nurses) were examined, selected through convenience sampling. The thematic analysis method was employed to analyze the data. The research results reveal that educators primarily identify problems in dealing with children with developmental disorders, communication with children who speak a different mother tongue, and cooperation with children's parents, while trying to address these problems on their own or by turning to colleagues. Their training needs stem from deficiencies in their basic education, as well as from problems they face in their pedagogical work. These needs are also influenced by the age of the children in their group and their years of experience.
You Are (NOT) Your Mistakes: Downstream Consequences of Essentialist and Behavioral Work Feedback
Authors: Orosz Gabor , Marot Janka , Torok Lilla , Salamon Janos , Szabo Zsolt
Published: December 2024

Feedback from superiors in cases of mishaps is provided more or less frequently and can be related to the person who makes the mistake or to the behavior causing it. Prior research uncovered the benefits of behavioral praise vs. person praise; however, surprisingly, little is known about the extent of person-focused negative feedback in organizational settings and its downstream productivity-related and emotional context. The present work demonstrates results across one descriptive and four experimental studies (Noverall=1,908) and provides evidence for the widespread presence (Study 1) and detrimental effects (Studies 2-5) of essentialist (e.g., “you are an inattentive person”) over behavior-focused (e.g., “you did not pay attention”) feedback leading to lower levels of work motivations, reduced organizational commitment, decreased seeking professional assistance, decreased perceived post-feedback performance, and lower willingness to correct the mistake, more intense rumination on the feedback, worsened relationship quality between the supervisor and the employee. Studies 3-5 demonstrated that feedback's performance and emotional consequences remain significant if the supervisor is competent or related to another common feedback content (forgetfulness). It appears that psychological benefits can be maximized if the behavior-focused feedback also refers to an external element (“you must have been tired”). Study 6 extended this research by examining how essentialist and behavior-focused feedback spread in spontaneous language use within organizational settings. In sum, this work suggests that behavior-focused feedback is not as common as it could be and can contribute to an organizational climate with numerous motivational and emotional benefits.
Stakeholder Engagement for Sustainable Open Research Data Support Services: Insights from Interviews and Surveys in Switzerland
Authors: Wiel Hester vd , Garassino Francesco , Li Zhixuan , González Gorka Fraga , Furrer Eva , Held Leonhard
Published: December 2024

Over the past years, the concept of Open Research Data (ORD) has gained traction as part of broader Open Science initiatives. The benefits of ORD, such as increased cost-effectiveness, transparency, and visibility, are well documented. However, researchers often face barriers, which may be perceived rather than real, hindering the adoption of ORD practices. To address this challenge, we propose using ORD support services as sustainable enablers to stimulate cultural change around ORD. We engaged stakeholders across the University of Zurich and the larger Swiss ORD community to identify which services would best serve as sustainable enablers. After defining ORD support services and categorizing them into six key areas, we conducted surveys and interviews to gather insights on service preferences and barriers to ORD adoption. Our findings reveal a strong preference for simpler, lower-resource services among researchers, highlighting the need for user-friendly and easily accessible support. Experts emphasized the importance of professional data stewardship, robust Research Data Management practices, and customized support to address discipline-specific needs. By combining survey and interview results, we additionally provide a detailed overview of stakeholders' ideas and suggestions for each proposed support area. Our study results in three recommendations for academic institutions aiming to stimulate a cultural shift towards ORD. By focusing on findable, accessible, and user-friendly services, equipping researchers with fundamental RDM skills, and moving towards the professionalization of data stewardship to provide customized support, institutions can foster the adoption of ORD practices. Ultimately, these measures can enhance the impact and reproducibility of scientific research.
Evaluating passive evaporative cooling blanket for improved postharvest storage of fruit and vegetables in low- and middle-income countries
Authors: Wittkamp Theresa , Defraeye Thijs , Yegon Rebecca , Onwude Daniel
Published: December 2024

Over 30% of fruit and vegetables produced in low- and middle-income countries is lost from farm to consumer. To combat this, cooling fresh produce after harvest is vital. Evaporative passive cooling is a viable solution, yet it is underutilized mainly due to complexity, scalability, and affordability issues for smallholder farmers. The passive cooling blanket represents a cleaner alternative to current evaporative coolers that can address these challenges. It is a re-usable textile-based blanket filled with a natural padding material such as sawdust or charcoal. However, its performance in real-world conditions has not been tested so far. This study evaluated the efficacy of two cooling blankets with capacities of 0.06 m3 and 0.18 m3 to preserve fresh produce by full-scale outdoor experiments in Kenya. Storage trials on tomato, kale, zucchini, and peas were conducted, comparing the blanket with a traditional charcoal cooler and storage under permanent shade. The blanket effectively lowered air temperature by 3–5°C below ambient, with a maximum reduction of 10°C during the warmest time of the day. It maintained a constant interior relative humidity of 95%, which slowed down the wilting of the produce. The cooling efficiency was 70% during the daytime. The blanket performed equally well or was slightly better than the traditional large charcoal cooler room in terms of humidity. The quality preservation of the vegetables was improved significantly compared to storage under the shade, reducing postharvest losses by up to 45%. The combination of cool temperatures and elevated humidity makes this storage method interesting for preserving several fruits or vegetables. A comprehensive cost analysis indicated that the payback period of the blanket is less than three months. Moreover, a survey among smallholder farmers and fruit vendors revealed an extremely high willingness to adopt this blanket. As a result, the passive cooling blanket emerged as a promising and sustainable solution for addressing postharvest storage challenges in low- and middle-income countries.
Precursors and behavioral correlates of preschoolers’ attachment representations: Links to fathers’ and mothers’ states of mind and behavioral sensitivity
Authors: White Lars O. , Gabler Sandra , Spangler Gottfried , Ihme Hannah , Vrticka Pascal , Kungl Melanie
Published: December 2024

Background: Many gaps exist regarding intergenerational transmission of attachment at preschool-age when narrative attachment measures first become available for children. We aimed to examine (1) concordance between parent and preschoolers’ attachment representations, (2) parental sensitivity during parent-child interactions as a potential proximate mechanism of intergenerational attachment transmission, and (3) the degree to which patterns of effects may vary as function of parent gender at this age. Methods: Our sample comprised 104 5-year-olds (53 girls) and one of their respective parents (n=52 mothers and n=52 fathers). We collected the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) from parents and a novel adaptation of the story-completion method (Picture-based Story-Stem Battery; PSSB). Parent and child narratives were scored from transcripts using coding systems by Main and colleagues for AAIs and by Hill and colleagues and Robinson and colleagues for story completions. Parental behavioral sensitivity was rated using the NICHD Sensitivity Scales. Results and Conclusions: Parental attachment security and behavioral sensitivity were associated with child security. Mediation analysis supported an indirect path from parental insecure-dismissing AAI-classification to child insecurity via reduced sensitivity. Parent gender-specific analyses yielded effect sizes that were stronger (though still statistically comparable) for paths from maternal vs. paternal security and sensitivity to child security.
Promoting the use of consistent terminology for labelling childhood speech, language, and communication needs
Authors: Pham Theresa , Archibald Lisa M.D.
Published: December 2024

Purpose: The use of consistent terminologies in clinical practice eases communication and collaboration. Further, the knowledge that comes with a label can be empowering for families. However, terminology presents an ongoing challenge in the field of speech-language pathology. The goal of the current research initiative was to examine whether clinicians in the field of speech-language pathology (speech-language pathologists, communication disorder assistants, and those in similar roles) implement consistent terminology in their practice after a province-wide knowledge translation training. Method: Clinicians received a training that directly and explicitly encouraged the use of clinical labels as part of practice and specifically outlined which labels to use. Pre- and post- training surveys were collected before and after clinicians reviewed the educational training webinar, respectively. Following the training, clinicians were encouraged to implement the practice for a pilot period before completing a follow-up survey. The pre-post-follow-up survey responses were collected to assess change in knowledge and action in incorporating clinical labels in practice. Results: On average, we found that while clinicians (n = 123) were ready to embrace the use of labels in practice, they were still in the early stages of implementing changes by follow-up. Immediately after the training, clinicians, particularly speech-language pathologists, demonstrated improved knowledge and confidence and high intentions to implement the recommended labels. By follow-up, knowledge and confidence were maintained but reported use of most recommended labels decreased.Conclusion: The current initiative serves as an important first step in influencing practice change. while also highlighting barriers that need to be addressed and multiple supports that need to be in place to make practice change happen.
In silico exploration of the mechanistic insights: interactions of curcumin, quercetin, and ethephon with estrogen receptors and steroidogenic enzymes
Authors: Krishnanjana VJ , Sujith S , Begum Nisaath , Nisha AR , Nair Suresh N , Kariyil Bibu John , Devi SS
Published: December 2024

Background: Ethephon is a widely used plant growth regulator in agriculture to promote fruit ripening, abscission, flower induction and seed germination which hold chances of mammalian toxicity due to environmental and food contamination. Curcumin, a polyphenolic compound obtained from turmeric and quercetin, a flavonoid present in several vegetables and fruits can influence pituitary and ovarian hormones and mediate benefits on reproductive processes. In this context, the present study was undertaken with the objectives of determining whether curcumin and quercetin have an ameliorative effect on probable adverse effects of ethephon in reproductive system by in silico analysis. Method: To identify mechanism of ethephon, quercetin and curcumin, molecular docking has been performed. Three dimensional structures of ER α (PDB Id: 1A52), ER β (PDB Id: 1X7B), CYP19A1 (PDB Id: 3S79), CYP11A1 (PDB Id: 3NA1), CYP17 (PDB Id: 3RUK), 17βHSD (PDB Id: 1BHS), StAR proteins (PDB Id:3P0L) were retrieved from RCSB and docking was done with AutoDock V 4.0 using three ligands. Results: The binding energies of curcumin and quercetin showed more binding energy ranging from -7.97 to -3.12 where as that of ethephon was from -4.44 to -1.56 with all the proteins under study. Curcumin and quercetin showed no affinity towards ER α. Ethephon showed more affinity to ER α than curcumin and quercetin (217.20 and 32.87 kcal/mol respectively). Conclusion: From this study, it could be concluded that curcumin and quercetin can provide an ameliorative effect on reproductive toxicity that can be caused by ethephon.
„DEKOLONIZACJA I DEIMPERIALIZACJA POTRZEBNE OD ZARAZ!” DEKONSTRUKCJA ROSYJSKIEJ IMPERIALNEJ NARRACJI KULTUROWEJ JAKO WYZWANIE DLA WSPÓŁCZESNEJ SLAWISTYKI. BIAŁORUŚ, POLSKA, UKRAINA
Authors: Getka Joanna
Published: December 2024

The aim of the article is to highlight the issue of decolonisation and (as proposed by the author: deimperialisation) of Central and Eastern Europe through the need to research the imperial influence of Russia on other Slavic nations, including, above all, Poles, Ukrainians and Belarusians. The article indicates the importance of decolonisation research for the security of the Central and Eastern European region and outlines specific directions for research on the (neo)imperial Russian narrative, which uses the same sociotechnical methods regardless of the historical period, aimed at destabilising Europe, especially Central and Eastern Europe, as its sphere of influence, as well as a buffer zone between Russia and the rest of Europe. The article indicated the need to determine the mechanisms of influence of Russian cultural myths by defining their meanings and the concepts, and clichés of the Russian narrative, as well as techniques and stylistic treatments that fit into the characteristics of newspeak, symbols and mechanisms of Russian war propaganda, and the scale of influence. Importantly, Russian propaganda has institutional support in the education of the next generation of Russians, including methodologies. The concept of a new didactic and methodological complex of native history, strengthens the cultural myths spread by the Russian authorities. Undertaking research to decolonise knowledge is of strategic importance: eliminating existing cultural stereotypes by providing reliable knowledge is the basis for building lasting good-neighbourly contacts in the future and the only remedy in the culture war unleashed by Russia on the world.
UWAGI O RECEPCJI BAŚNI FILMOWYCH ("MÄRCHENFILME") ENERDOWSKIEJ WYTWÓRNI DEFA W PRASIE POLSKIEJ (GŁÓWNIE FILMOWEJ)
Authors: Brzezińska-Pająk Marta
Published: December 2024

The article presents the Polish press reception (mostly in film press from 1950-1989) of films produced by the East German studio Defa based on fairy tales ("Märchenfilme") dedicated to the youngest viewers. It sheds light on this unexplored aspect of the presence of East German films on Polish screens. The author delves into the phenomenon of East German fairy-tale films, considering their periodisation and themes, while discussing selected titles from the perspective of their Polish evaluation. The author is particularly interested in determining, how many and what fairy-tale films from the German Democratic Republic made it to Polish screens and explores whether reviewers were only concerned with the didactic nature of the works or other aspects of this production. As a result, the author concludes that the most significant issue was the tension between the work’s message, the moral, and the assessment of the film, as well as the overall aesthetics as a cinematic spectacle. In the article, an intriguing issue is also drawing attention to the timing context of film premieres.
KWESTIA SZKOLNA A POLSKIE RADY WIEJSKIE W BIAŁORUSI SOWIECKIEJ
Authors: Karaliou Maxim
Published: December 2024

Based on archival documents, the author analyses how the Bolsheviks used the school question in the process of creating and liquidating Polish national village councils. People initially wanted to open Polish schools, and the Bolsheviks made it a condition to organise a national village council. In the 1930s, the reorganisation of Polish schools to Belarusian schools became the formal basis for the liquidation of Polish village councils. This example illustrates a characteristic feature of Bolshevik policy – the constant change of decisions in favour of the current situation. Nonetheless, the fact that Polish schools and village councils had existed for almost 15 years contributed to slowing down assimilation and preserving Polish identity.
UPADEK ZSRR I PROBLEMY POSTSOWIECKIEJ ROSJI W WYBRANYCH UTWORACH LITERATURY ROSYJSKIEJ
Authors: Duda Katarzyna
Published: December 2024

This article attempts to identify new trends and themes that have emerged in Russian literature following the collapse of the Soviet Union. This aim has been attempted by drawing on the works of Viktor Pelevin, Tatiana Tolstoy, Sergei Lebedev, Vladimir Voynovich, Vladimir Sorokin, among others... It turned out that the people of the former USSR, in their search for an idea that unites the nation, refer to the myth of the Great Patriotic War and the chosen people, led by a divinised leader. In modern times, the genre of anti-utopia is evolving, reacting vividly to the events unfolding in reality and the development of dangerous trends in the future. Also important seems to be the emergence on the literary map of so-called post-memory literature, which perpetuates in both individual and collective memory problems and themes that propaganda and censorship have ordered to be forgotten. The article also presents the appearance of a new anthropological type in literature, the so-called new Russian. Contemporary Russian literature could not fail to reflect on the armed conflicts in Chechnya and Ukraine.
ПОЭТ И СТИХИЯ: ФУНКЦИОНАЛЬНО-СЕМАНТИЧЕСКИЙ АНАЛИЗ ЛЕКСЕМЫ «СТИХИЯ» В ТВОРЧЕСТВЕ МАРИНЫ ЦВЕТАЕВОЙ
Authors: Janchuk Elena
Published: December 2024

The article presents a functional-semantic analysis of the lexeme “element” in Marina Tsvetaeva’s works. By examining approximately 250 instances of the lexeme “element” taken from her prose and poetic texts, the typology of the key meanings of this lexeme and their functional features characteristic of the poet’s individual worldview are presented. Four common language and five occasional meanings of the lexeme “element” are identified. The work emphasises the uniqueness and depth of the symbolism of the element in Tsvetaeva’s individual-author worldview, which makes her poetic heritage particularly significant and multifaceted. Tsvetaeva, asserting her independence from culture and emphasising the primacy of elemental forces, uses the lexeme “element” to metaphorise various phenomena, including explaining the nature of the creative process. In her poetry, language returns to its roots, to the magical unity of thought and event, expressed through a deep connection with natural elements. Tsvetaeva sees herself and her poetic process as part of these elemental forces.
СПОСОБИ ПЕРЕКЛАДУ ЛЕКСИЧНИХ ОДИНИЦЬ В ОПОВІДАННЯХ ЗБІРКИ "КАЗКИ РОБОТІВ" СТАНІСЛАВА ЛЕМА: ПОЛЬСЬКО-УКРАЇНСЬКІ ПАРАЛЕЛІ
Authors: Sytar Hanna , Baranowska Lidia
Published: December 2024

This article discusses the issues associated with the translation into Ukrainian of the collection of short stories Tales of Robots by Stanislav Lem. There are six translation methods used by professional translators: dictionary matching, transcoding, literal translation, contextual substitution, formal negation, and descriptive translation. Among the lexical transformations in the analysed translations, word extraction, and generalisation were recorded.The analysis of the language material allows us to distinguish two patterns. First, it is possible to state the consolidation of certain methods of translation for certain groups of vocabulary; in particular, the author’s novelties are conveyed by using literal translation, whereby proper names are translated by the means of different subtypes of transcoding as well as literal translation. Second, the choice of translation method is often chosen considering not only the features of the source and target languages, but also using language intuition, ”language taste”, and craft of the translator.
Комунальна власність об’єднаних територіальних громад: сучасний погляд та перспективи розвитку
Authors: Гаращук Ілона
Published: December 2024

У статті досліджується правовий режим майна об’єднаних територіальних громад, визначено процес становлення інституту комунальної власності об’єднаних територіальних громад, проблеми практичної трансформації в сучасних умовах. Проаналізовано організаційно-правові підходи щодо розвитку об’єднаних територіальних громад в Україні. Вказано як позитивні, так і негативні аспекти запровадження реформи децентралізації публічної влади з реальним забезпеченням фінансової самостійності органів місцевого самоврядування. Відокремлюються рекомендації.
Constitutional and Legal Basis of Territorial Organization of Public Authorities in the Countries of Central and Eastern Europe
Authors: Чиркін Антон
Published: December 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the constitutional and legal basis of the public authority territorial organization in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. The legal framework governing regional and local government is described, in particular, attention is focused on the structure of the regulatory basis of municipal government, it is determined that the main source in the formation of legislation in the field of local government was the European Charter of Local Self-Government. In addition, the system of territorial organization of regional and local authorities, which was formed as a result of the reform of the administrative-territorial structure in the early 2000s, taking into account the European requirements of NUTS, is covered.
Актуальні питання завершення муніципальної реформи в аспекті внесення змін до Конституції України
Authors: Гришко Лілія
Published: December 2024

У статті розкрито актуальні питання завершення муніципальної реформи в Україні в аспекті необхідних змін до Конституції України. Проведено доктринальний аналіз основних ідей щодо розробки проєктів конституційних змін у сфері місцевого самоврядування та органів виконавчої влади. Зроблено висновок про необхідність комплексного перегляду змісту муніципальної реформи в аспекті безпекової, деокупаційної складової та модернізації правового статусу органів місцевого самоврядування.
Інтерпретаційна діяльність законодавчих органів
Authors: Навроцька Ю. О.
Published: December 2024

Стаття присвячена дослідженню інтерпретаційної діяльності як однієї з правових форм діяльності законодавчих органів. Відзначено, що в сучасних конституційних державах повноваження парламенту на здійснення автентичного тлумачення нормативно-правових актів, як правило, не закріплюється формально, а презюмується за кожним із органів держави, у т.ч. й за парламентом. Втім у деяких державах воно безпосередньо зафіксовано в тексті конституції серед інших повноважень парламенту. Обґрунтовано думку про те, що на сьогодні у парламенту України залишився фактично єдиний важіль впливу на інтерпретаційну діяльність – це ефективна робота її комітетів, котрі за законом уповноважені надавати неофіційне роз’яснення щодо застосування законів України з питань, віднесених до їх відання.
Засідання постійних комісій місцевих рад як організаційна форма їх діяльності
Authors: Гаращук Ілона
Published: December 2024

Статтю присвячено дослідженню засідань постійних комісій місцевих рад як організаційної форми діяльності, їх «самостійної» колегіальної роботи. Запропонована схема підготовки засідань постійних комісій контрольного характеру; зроблений загальний аналіз практики проведення засідань в режимі відеоконференції або аудіоконференції, вказується на недостатню регламентацію питання регулярного скликання і проведення засідань. Наголошується на необхідності врегулювання всіх аспектів муніципального управління, у тому числі й форм діяльності постійних комісій місцевих рад в кодифікованому акті.
Реалізація конституційних цифрових прав в межах адміністративної реформи
Authors: Чалабієва Маріам
Published: December 2024

Наукова стаття присвячена аналізу процесу реалізації конституційних цифрових прав в межах адміністративної реформи. Розглянута загальна суть конституційних цифрових прав в контексті адміністративної реформи, їх принципова важливість у цифрову еру. Досліджена сутність конституційних цифрових прав та їх роль у захисті прав людини і громадянина в онлайн-просторі. Відокремлено фундаментальні цифрові права: право на доступ до інформації, право на недоторканість приватного життя та сім’ї, свободу вираження поглядів та інше. Встановлено, що цифрові права – це елемент внутрішнього відгалуження загальної системи прав і свобод людини і громадянина. Водночас доведено, що цифрові права поділяються на дві групи: традиційні (права людини і громадянина, які були перенесені з оф-лайн до он-лайн-простору), та спеціальні (які можливо реалізувати виключно за допомогою мережевих інформаційно-комунікаційних технологій). Доведена важливість інформаційно-комунікаційних інструментів та цифрових механізмів у процесі адміністративної реформи.
Практика законодавчого закріплення електронного цифрового підпису в процесі здійснення публічного управління та впровадження цифрових технологій
Authors: Політанський В'ячеслав
Published: December 2024

В статті досліджуються міжнародна та національна практика законодавчого закріплення та регулювання електронного цифрового підпису в процесі здійснення публічного управління та впровадження цифрових технологій. Проаналізовано найбільш поширені визначення електронного цифрового підпису, які зустрічаються у чинних нормативних актах України та в юридичній літературі, а також сформульовано авторський підхід до визначення цього поняття, що ґрунтується на власному розумінні цього поняття, з позиції загальнотеоретичного аналізу. Досліджено практику становлення, розвитку та функціонування електронного цифрового підпису у найбільш успішних країн Європейського Союзу та вивчено особливості законодавчого закріплення електронного цифрового підпису в Україні. Зроблено висновок стосовно реального стану та майбутніх перспектив функціонування електронного цифрового підпису, як в міжнародній практиці так і в Україні.
Деякі доктринальні підходи до визначення поняття екоциду в міжнародному праві
Authors: Яковюк Іван , Трагнюк Олеся , Щокін Юрій
Published: December 2024

Понад п’ятдесят років спеціалістами в сфері міжнародного публічного права обговорювалися різні формулювання міжнародного екологічного злочину, який називається «екоцид», щоб зупинити завдане ним руйнування навколишнього середовища шляхом встановлення кримінальної відповідальності для осіб, які причетні до ухвалення відповідних рішень. У статті представлено підходи до визначення складу злочину екоциду, досліджено його історію. Пропозиція включити екоцид як п’ятий злочин у Римський статут Міжнародного кримінального суду («Римський статут») є частиною постійних зусиль юристів, спрямованих на посилення захисту навколишнього середовища за допомогою міжнародного кримінального права. У разі прийняття цей злочин стане першим окремим екологічним злочином згідно з Римським статутом. Прихильники цієї ідеї розглядають його як міжнародно-правову норму, що встановлює відповідальність за гуманітарні, екологічні та структурні аспекти екологічної шкоди, які разом загрожують міжнародному миру та безпеці. Його включення до Римського статуту вимагає внесення змін до основних положень Статуту. З огляду на суперечливу зміну, ця стаття піднімає питання щодо її доцільності як норми кримінальної відповідальності та робить висновок, що злочин екоциду є відповідною правовою відповіддю на екологічну шкоду. Цей аргумент базується на структурі екологічної цілісності, яка розуміється як основна норма міжнародного права.
Виборчий кодекс України: передумови прийняття та практика застосування
Authors: Чемсак Юлія
Published: December 2024

У статті аналізуються передумови кодифікації виборчого законодавства в Україні, висвітлюються практичні аспекти застосування Виборчого Кодексу та окреслюються напрямки вдосконалення виборчого законодавства. Підкреслюється, що ефективність проведення виборів залежить від дієвих правових механізмів реалізації та стабільності виборчого законодавства. Наголошується на важливості врахування практичного досвіду організації виборчого процесу за нормами Виборчого Кодексу України для подальшого вдосконалення нормативно-правових приписів.
Забезпечення дотримання народними депутатами України правил етичної поведінки (за проєктом Етичного Кодексу)
Authors: Зозуля Олександр
Published: December 2024

Виконано аналіз положень проєкту Етичного кодексу від 30.12.2022 р., визначено зміст та особливості врегульованих ним принципів і норм депутатської етики та порядку притягнення народного депутата України до відповідальності за їх порушення, а також обґрунтовано пріоритетні напрямки вдосконалення конституційно-правових засад забезпечення дотримання народними депутатами України правил етичної поведінки.