bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La Roma antigua en el cine
Authors: Medrano Marqués Manuel M.ª , Mendoza Benedí Ainhoa
Published: July 2024

El cine juega un papel fundamental en la sociedad desde hace más de un siglo y, actualmente, ese papel se ha visto incrementado mediante el uso de las nuevas tecnologías, la televisión y los videojuegos. La historia siempre ha sido objeto de interés para los cinéfilos y productores, viendo en ella un modo diferente de contar el pasado, pero a través de sus propios ideales del momento, con la finalidad de entretener. Para algunos historiadores, el rigor científico e histórico que ofrecen estas películas es escaso o nulo, pero lo importante en ellas, es el papel de la historia y su transmisión a través del cine. Si no hubiese sido por dichas películas de mediados del siglo pasado, ¿qué concepto o historia de la Antigüedad hubiesen aprendido la mayoría de las gentes de aquellas generaciones? Este trabajo analiza brevemente las películas y series más conocidas por la sociedad, con mayor impacto, y, sobre todo, cuya transmisión y repercusión ayuda a mantener con vida la Antigüedad Clásica en el pensamiento de las generaciones pasadas, actuales y futuras.
Dzieciństwo dziecka z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną w stopniu głębszym z perspektywy rodzica
Authors: Segiet Teresa
Published: July 2024

Narodziny dziecka to dla rodziców moment bardzo ważny i szczęśliwy, ale powodujący poważne zmiany w dotychczasowym funkcjonowaniu całej rodziny. Gdy na świat przychodzi dziecko z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną, rzeczywistość przyjmuje zupełnie inny wymiar. Życie rodziny ulega dużym zmianom zarówno w sferze emocjonalnej, zawodowej, jak i finansowej. Dziecko z intelektualną niepełnosprawnością wymaga wysokiego poziomu zaangażowania na różnych płaszczyznach, staje się osobą centralną w rodzinie. Celem podjętych badań wstępnych była analiza dzieciństwa dzieci z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną w stopniu głębszym z perspektywy rodzica. Badania były zrealizowane w paradygmacie jakościowym. Uczestniczyły w nim matki dzieci. Zastosowaną metodą była metoda dialogowa, a techniką wywiad narracyjny. Dzieciństwo dziecka z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną jest odmienne od dzieciństwa dziecka neurotypowego. Okres po otrzymaniu informacji o niepełnosprawności to czas wielkich zawirowań związanych z diagnozowaniem, rehabilitowaniem, poszukiwaniem odpowiedniego wsparcia dla dziecka i dla rodziny. Pierwsze lata życia to chroniczna walka o wszelką możliwą pomoc dla dziecka. Dzieciństwo dzieci z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną w stopniu głębszym w ocenie ich matek jest trudne, ale to czy jest ono szczęśliwe zależy przede wszystkim od zaangażowania rodziny. Rodzina, tworząc pozytywną atmosfera wokół dziecka, sprawia, że czuje się ono akceptowane, kochane, szczęśliwe.
Political Practices of Late Imperial Russia: S.Yu. Witte and His Financial Reform
Authors: Shneyder K. I. , Verevkina I. N.
Published: July 2024

This article examines S.Yu. Witte’s perception of certain political practices in late Imperial Russia, with a special focus on his memoirs. The financial reform introduced by him and the «struggle» for its implementation, both in the bureaucratic field and public political communication, are considered in detail. The primary sources used in the analysis include S.Yu. Witte’s «Memoirs», accounts from his contemporaries, periodicals, correspondence, and unpublished materials stored in the archives of Moscow and St. Petersburg. The results obtained reveal that the Russian Empire pursued contradictory political practices during the studied period. Key algorithms of the political behavior of public officials and their characteristics in the «Memoirs» as a valuable source are outlined.
Worldview and Ideology through the Eyes of «Comandante Akopo»
Authors: Khokhlov A. A. , Pinkin А. А.
Published: July 2024

This article reviews the legacy of Hakob Pogosovich Nazaretyan (1947–2019), a distinguished Russian scholar, with a focus on the ideologization of societies and meaning formation as the major challenges of our time. The concept of historical singularity, a phenomenon of planetary significance that shapes the emerging scenarios of today’s world landscape, is defined. The growing importance, both for the international community and Russians, of maintaining a balance between the technological and humanistic aspects of universal culture to effectively address the escalating global crisis is highlighted. Based on the analysis of H.P. Nazaretyan’s key works, the role of ideology in this process, its productive anti-entropic function in the past and counterproductivity in the present and future, is examined.
Reception of Ambassadors in the Roman Senate during the Period of the Republic as Documented by Titus Livius
Authors: Shmeleva L. M.
Published: July 2024

This article considers the status of ambassadors in the Roman Republic, focusing on the relations between foreign embassies and the Senate from the 6th to the 1st centuries BC, as described by Titus Livius (Livy) in «The History of Rome from the Founding of the City». Livy addresses many aspects, including the arrival of ambassadors and their reports to public officials, which the Senate deemed necessary for recognizing them as legitimate representatives. Additionally, he details their claims in the Senate and the subsequent discussions held by the Senators, as well as the process of making decisions and responding to ambassadors. Livy’s narrative offers an insight into the entire process of how ambassadors were received, from their arrival in Rome and registration with magistrates until their departure from Rome or Italy in the 2nd and 1st centuries BC. Special attention is paid to the Senate’s debates over the problems raised by ambassadors. Overall, Livy outlines the general procedure used by the Senate to settle foreign policy matters.
Social Functions of Food and Food Rituals during the Merovingian Period (from Venantius Fortunatus’s Writings about St. Radegund)
Authors: Bikeeva N. Yu.
Published: July 2024

This article explores the role and functions of food and food rituals in the Frankish Merovingian kingdom during the second half of the 6th century based on the writings of Venantius Fortunatus, a renowned poet of that period, dedicated to the Merovingian queen and nun St. Radegund of Poitiers. His vita of St. Radegund and poems about her include numerous references to food and ceremonies associated with it. The obtained results show that shared meals, dietary restrictions, treats, gifts, and food distribution were the key aspects of social interactions in Merovingian Gaul. They not only strengthened the bonds between the church and the laity but also contributed to the formation of new ties between the religious and political domains. St. Radegund’s generosity and asceticism heightened her authority. Food rituals became part of the patronage system’s daily practices, thereby adapting it to the needs of the emerging medieval Christian society. It is also important that sharing meals and exchanging gifts, often food, fostered trust and promoted friendship among people.
Cellophane-Based Membranes for Purification of Aqueous Media from Various Pollutants
Authors: Yushkin A. A. , Nebesskaya A. P. , Grushevenko E. A. , Malakhov A. O. , Anokhina T. S. , Volkov A. V.
Published: July 2024

The process of nanofiltration purification of water from various organic pollutants was examined. Cellophane film made from cheap natural raw materials was used as a membrane. The model substances targeted for removal were dyes (Safranin O, Orange II, and Remazol Brilliant Blue R, each differing in molecular weight, chemical composition, and charge) and ceftriaxone. The obtained cellophane permeability to water was 0.145 kg/(m2∙h∙atm). Cellophane membranes were found to be effective in retaining dissolved anionic substances containing acid groups. When Orange II and Remazol Brilliant Blue R were removed from the water, the retention coefficients were 97 ± 2 and 99 ± 1%, respectively. For the cationic dye Safranin O, the retention coefficient values were negative, –7 ± 3%. At the same time, ceftriaxone had the retention coefficient of only 41 ± 5%, which can be attributed to a combination of factors, such as its high affinity for cellophane and steric restrictions.
Evaluation of the Physicochemical Properties of Spray-Dried Coconut Flower Nectar Powder
Authors: Anh H.N.Q. , Quoc L.P.T.
Published: July 2024

This study aimed to determine the physicochemical properties of coconut flower nectar (CFN) powder produced by spray drying. The powder product of the best sample (with maltodextrin–CFN ratio of 26%, w/v) appeared as white, spherical, or oval particles. Its physicochemical properties were as follows: recovery yield (42 ± 2 %), moisture content (3.1 ± 0.6 %), particle size (3–12 μm), bulk density (0.380 ± 0.006 g mL-1), hygroscopicity (22 ± 2 %), water solubility index (97 ± 1 %), angle of repose (42.2 ± 0.7°), and wettability (366 ± 11 s). The obtained results offer valuable insights for future research on spray drying of food products and pave the way for potential large-scale use of spray-dried CFN in a great variety of products due to easier preservation and longer shelf life.
Affinity for Estrogen Receptor α (ERα) in a trans-Stilbene Derivative Containing a Pyridoxine Fragment
Authors: Bondar O. V. , Karut R. , Mostovaya O. A. , Pugachev M. V. , Iksanova A. G. , Shtyrlin Yu. G.
Published: July 2024

Molecular targets for a promising antitumor agent based on trans-stilbene containing a pyridoxine fragment were identified. The lead compound, (E)-6-(3,4-dimethoxystyryl)-2,2,5,8-tetramethyl-4H-[1,3] dioxino[4,5-c]pyridine, was found to selectively induce apoptosis in MCF-7 breast adenocarcinoma cells overexpressing estrogen receptor, but not in MDA-MB-231 cells negative for estrogen receptor. The mechanism by which the novel trans-stilbene derivative acts as a selective estrogen receptor modulator was analyzed, and the affinity for human estrogen receptor α (ERα) was assessed by fluorescence polarization. Unlike its structural analogs—tamoxifen and raloxifene, the lead compound showed no affinity for ERα and did not form complexes with it. Therefore, it was concluded that the selective action of the pyridoxine-containing derivative of trans-stilbene on estrogen-positive breast cancer cells occurs through an alternative mechanism. The EC 50 values for the displacement of the fluorescent ligand from the ERα active site were 22, 120, and 595 nM for estradiol, raloxifene, and tamoxifen, respectively.
A Method for Quantitative Assessment of Metal Accumulation in the Human Body during Polymetallic Pollution of Urban Ecosystem Components
Authors: Tunakova Yu. A. , Novikova S. V. , Valiev V. S. , Faizullin R. I.
Published: July 2024

High metal concentrations in the body’s biological substrates often result from a persistent, cumulative impact of adverse environmental conditions. This article considers the quantitative composition of human biological substrates as an indicator of the state of urban ecosystem components. Assessing the accumulation of metals in the body by directly measuring their concentrations in biological substrates is a multi-step analytical procedure. Here, a quick-and-easy method for determining metal concentrations in biological substrates based on a neural network algorithm was introduced. A complex neural network model was developed to enable the determination of metal inputs from the air and food-water system without the need for invasive sampling of biomaterials or too difficult processing and analysis of the samples obtained. The model also proved to be feasible in solving the inverse problems associated with the determination of metal thresholds in various components of urban ecosystems.
Diagnostics of Acid Sulfate Soils in a Coal Mining Area of the Taiga Zone
Authors: Mitrakova N. V. , Menshikova E. A. , Khayrulina E. A. , Poroshina N. V.
Published: July 2024

Technogenic soils result from the oxidation and hydrolysis of minerals in rocks extracted from mining areas and brought to the surface. Diagnostics of such soils involve a set of detailed tests, which can be both time-consuming and costly. In this study, the pH of sulfate soils in the Kizel Coal Basin (Perm krai, Russia) was determined using hydrogen peroxide. Particularly, the soils affected by runoff from rock dumps, outflow, and mine water discharge were examined. The findings showed pH-H2O2 below 2.5 in certain horizons, indicating the presence of sulfides. Additionally, the soils exhibited significantly higher levels of mobile sulfur and iron, total sulfur, and sulfates, ranging from tens to hundreds of times above the background content. XRD analysis revealed that the soils contained goethite and jarosite, thereby confirming the efficacy of pH determination with hydrogen peroxide for the prompt diagnostics of acid sulfate soils.
EFFECTIVENESS OF BLOCKCHAIN LOGGING AND SSO IN CYBER SECURITY MECHANISMS
Authors: Opirskyy Ivan , Petriv Petro
Published: July 2024

With the rise of cyber threats in the era of digital transformation, protecting information systems becomes crucial for ensuring data reliability and security. This is especially true for authentication and logging systems, which are key elements in identifying and countering unauthorized access. The use of identical credentials and traditional authentication methods opens up wide opportunities for cybercriminals. This article explores the use of blockchain technology as a means to combat cyber threats through the implementation of immutable, decentralized logging and authentication systems. Blockchain offers unique advantages, such as data immutability and distributed storage, which can significantly complicate unauthorized interference in security systems. Current trends in the field of cybersecurity are examined, particularly the challenges associated with data compromise and ineffective information exchange between systems. An important part of the article is the analysis of recent research focused on the capabilities of blockchain in the development of identification and authentication systems based on decentralized identifiers and the integration of consensus technologies. The main goal of the research is to identify and develop technological solutions aimed at enhancing the security, resilience, and efficiency of logging and authentication systems through the application of blockchain. Additionally, innovative approaches to identification and authentication that can strengthen protection against cyber threats are considered.
A METHOD FOR PROTECTING A CORPORATE NETWORK BASED ON DYNAMIC DISTRIBUTION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES
Authors: Nadezhdin Evgenii N. ,   Russian State University for the Humanities
Published: July 2024

The general trend in ensuring network security is the transition to the use of comprehensive information security systems. As the statistics of cyber attacks have shown, the objects of destructive influences, as a rule, are software and information resources of corporate networks. Within the framework of the well-known concept of comprehensive protection of network resources, the principle of situational transfer of information resources to protected nodes is substantiated. The article formulates the problem of dynamic distribution of local databases across nodes of a corporate information network. The implementation of such a mechanism is carried out in the event of a threat to the integrity of information resources by a priori formalization and initiation of an algorithm for solving the problem of assignments of a special type in Boolean variables. The features of the mathematical model of an extremal problem are the minimization of the cost of computing resources when solving a set of applied problems and taking into account the requirement for placing local databases on several network nodes with backup capabilities. In other words, a situationally formed plan for storing information resources involves placing one local database on at least the main and backup servers. The article considers the general methodology for determining the plan for placing databases on corporate network nodes and an example of its numerical implementation using the integer programming method. Based on the research results, recommendations are formulated consisting of choosing the optimal option for placing distributed database components on corporate network nodes, which ensures its full functionality and minimizes the risks of violating the integrity of information resources.
TRANSCULTURAL SYMBOL. ON THE DEFINITION OF THE CONCEPT
Authors: Markova Anna S. ,   Russian State University for the Humanities
Published: July 2024

The article attempts to define the concept of a transcultural symbol as a phenomenon of transculture. Despite the fact that transculture often becomes the subject of interdisciplinary research involving cultural studies, linguistics, sociology, literary studies and other sciences, the transcultural symbol has not yet been studied much. Meanwhile, transculture is understood by M.N. Epstein precisely as a symbolic environment, which makes it necessary to study its objects. A transcultural symbol becomes a global phenomenon when it is perceived by a different, “alien” culture, but its formation takes place within the framework of a national culture. Being rooted in the era of syncretism (A.N. Veselovsky), the symbol retains its connection with tradition, which allows it to have countless variations and meanings. Enriched by them within the framework of national culture, the symbol becomes desirable for the culture of the host, as it appeals to the national consciousness, cultural memory – to the deep, mythotectonic, levels of culture. The perception specifics of a transcultural symbol make it possible to study the entrenched cultural views of a particular cultural formation, to identify significant cultural dominants. Such an analysis is facilitated by the fact that the symbol itself has a certain form, and sometimes coloristics, which in themselves also have semantic and symbolic meanings. Thus, the transcultural symbol of the blue flower has a significant colorative in its composition, and is also associated with the formula of parallelism “flower-girl”. Based on the material of the works of Russian literature, we will try to illustrate the perception specifics of the transcultural symbol of the blue flower by Russian literature.
THE UNIVERSAL “WE” OF A GENERATION. LYRICAL SUBJECT AND LYRICAL PLOT
Authors: Malkina Victoria Ya. ,   Russian State University for the Humanities
Published: July 2024

The paper considers a type of lyrical subject that can be described as a universal “we”. It is a subject that is expressed by the first-person plural pronoun. At the same time, the “we” remains throughout the poem and denotes an unmanageable multitude united in some commonality. The article analyses texts in which such a commonality belongs to a generation: the poems “We” by P. Antokolsky (1927), “We are young. We have stockings with darns” (1980) and A. Gorodnitsky’s “We have been” (2019). The type of subject in those poems is called the personal universal “we”: the subject expressed by the plural pronoun is nevertheless the bearer of a single consciousness and the center of the artistic world, i.e. both the subject of speech and the subject of action, and the bearer of a point of view.
WOODEN CONSTRUCTIVISM. ON THE POETICS OF WALTER BENJAMIN’S “MOSCOW DIARY”
Authors: Bratina Oksana A. ,   Ural Federal University, Markov Alexandr V. ,   Russian State University for the Humanities
Published: July 2024

Walter Benjamin’s two strongest aesthetic impressions during his trip to Moscow, the theatrical avant-garde and folk toys, are connected not only by the immediacy of the testimony. His “Moscow Diary” is a complex construction, simultaneously a declaration of love for Moscow and a chronicle of an unfamiliar approach to known phenomena. A man of the constructivist era, Benjamin views the scenography of Meyerhold and Tairov avant-garde theater on a micro level, seeing small wooden structures. Those constructions produce a switch from a mode of protocol observation to a mode of disinterested play, of wondering what is happening. In Benjamin’s text, then, images of fairytale space emerge. Benjamin not only collects toys, but also perceives the constructions of avant-garde theater as a collection, as a way to erase the distinction between model and reality, something that cannot be achieved in the capitalist world. But the search for a job was also perceived by Benjamin as a construction of his destiny, stopping the action of the fairy tale.
PROLOGUES TO THE DICE ORACLES OF ASIA MINOR ABOUT THE FEATURES OF THIS TYPE OF MANTIC ART
Authors: Prikhodko Elena V. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University
Published: July 2024

21 inscriptions from the border regions of southwestern Asia Minor – Pisidia, Pamphylia, Phrygia, Lycia and Cilicia – show us the texts of the dice oracles. The inscriptions are dated to the 2nd – beginning the 3rd century AD. There is no evidence of this type of divination in ancient literature. The author aims to determine the place of astragalus oracles in the system of mantic art, and for that she analyzes the prologues preserved in 8 inscriptions. The analysis leads to the following conclusions. According to the beliefs of the inhabitants of that region, a tall rectangular column with the text of dice oracle carved on it and with the statue of Hermes crowning it was considered to be an open-air divination sanctuary. An oracle (μαντεῖον), believed to be the prophetic spirit of the place, which controlled the fall of the rolled astragalus, invisibly lived near that column. Therefore, the mechanism of getting responses in those sanctuaries was considered essentially the same as in the famous sanctuaries, for example, in Delphi. Hermes was the patron of the dice oracles. But here he functioned not as an autonomous deity, but as the executor of Apollo’s will, who gave him control over the divination by lot. The dice oracles of Asia Minor followed the tradition of establishing small open-air sanctuaries, known in mainland Greece.
FEATURES OF THE “WALKTHROUGH” GENRE IN VIDEO GAME JOURNALISM (USING THE EXAMPLE OF THE PORTAL “STOPGAME.RU”)
Authors: Leonov Vladislav I. ,   Russian State University for the Humanities
Published: July 2024

The game industry gets more and more people interested every year. Gaming journalism, which aims at describing and discussing video games, deals with the coverage of events that take place in the computer games industry and is a demanded field of journalism. Also, gaming journalism has a unique audience, which is characterized by an interest in new technologies and increased interactivity. Such a field of journalism is characterized by genre diversity, but the present paper focuses on a unique genre – walkthrough. In the following, the specific features of the genre will be considered, the publications will be analyzed, as well as the relevance of this genre in modern Russian game journalism will be shown.
VERSATILE CHEKHOV BOOK REVIEW: GITOVICH I.E. THE RESULT AS NEW ISSUES. ARTICLES AND REVIEWS FROM MANY YEARS ABOUT A.P. CHEKHOV, HIS TIME, SURROUNDINGS AND CHEKHOV STUDIES. M.: LITERARY MUSEUM, 2018. 416 P.
Authors: Domanskii Yurii V. ,   Russian State University for the Humanities
Published: July 2024

The review considers the book by I.E. Gitovich “The result as new issues. Articles and reviews from many years about A.P. Chekhov, his time, surroundings and Chekhov studies.” It shows how deeply and in a variety of ways the author of the book studies Chekhov’s legacy, demonstrating the aesthetic and ethical perspective of the issues raised in the book.
BETWEEN THE PAST AND THE FUTURE: THE REPRESENTATION OF HISTORICAL MEMORY IN RUNIC INSCRIPTIONS OF THE 5TH TO 11TH CENTURIES
Authors: Melnikova Elena A. ,   Institute of World History, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: July 2024

The article deals with the representation of the collective historical memory in runic writing. In the 5th – 7th centuries runic inscriptions on stone monuments start to mention public events, such as the death of a chieftain or public sacrifice, preserving thus the historical memory about it. The texts include only ‘keys’ that actualize the memory, a personal name first of all. The emergence of the memorative function changes attitudes to the monuments. They become public value that is protected by spells against anyone who harms the monument. A memorial formula opens with the ‘key’ to the historical memory – the name of the remembered person. In the 9th to 11th centuries the memorial formula is further transformed: it now opens with the names of those who ordered the monument, then follows the statement about its erection, the name of the deceased and his relationship in kinship with the customer(s). The transfer of the emphasis to the customers points to the importance of preserving information on their relationship, probably to confirm their inheritance rights. The glorification of the deceased and making the genealogical information public, however, do not remain events of public concern. The memorative function of runic monuments thus declines, they represent a family and not collective historical memory. Later runic writing loses its memorative function altogether; it becomes the means of communication between individuals.
LITTLE BLACK DRESS: SEMIOTICS AND HISTORY
Authors: Vainshtein Olga B. ,   Russian State University for the Humanities
Published: July 2024

The article explores historical and semiotic aspects of the little black dress. The little black dress (LBD) is interpreted in the frame of Bohemian artistic style and further developments in 20th century fashion. The analysis starts with the little black dress designed by Gabriel Chanel in 1926, but the point of origin for historical reference is the European tradition of mourning dress of the 19th century, that determined the cultural symbolism of the colour black. The semiotics of the little black dress is newly defined through the culture of minimalism of 1920s. The article traces the connection between the design of the little black dress and the sartorial tradition of the Great Male Renunciation: sacrificing the decorative for the functional; emphasizing comfort, freedom of movement, and the individuality of the wearer. The minimalism of the little black dress is balanced by the use of accessories. In conclusion we discuss the contemporary role of the little black dress as women’s uniform. Throughout, the article aims to demonstrate the variability of cultural functions of the little black dress, depending on the historical context.
ON THE USE OF THE HISTORICAL PRESENT TENSE (PRAESENS HISTORICUM) IN THE ICELANDIC SAGAS
Authors: Jackson Tatiana N. ,   Institute of World History, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: July 2024

The article examines the phenomenon of alternation of tenses in the Icelandic sagas, or more precisely, the inclusion into a narrative of past events, as the sagas are, along with the normal forms of the past tense, forms of the so-called “present historical”. This practice is not an exclusive feature of the Old Icelandic language but is found in Indo-European languages of different historical eras and geographical locations. Saga scholars, whose works are discussed here, have paid much attention to this phenomenon and put forward numerous interpretations of this narrative mode, both grammatical and stylistic. The author of the article adheres to the view that the alternation of tenses was so extensively used by the saga authors because it enabled them, within the framework of the stylistic objectivity inherent in the saga genre, to make the narrative more lively and emotional, as if the events described were happening before the eyes of their listeners/readers.
PENGARUH INTERAKSI TQM, SISTEM PENGHARGAAN, DAN KETIDAKPASTIAN LINGKUNGAN TERHADAP KINERJA MANAJERIAL PADA BBWS SUMATERA VIII PALEMBANG
Authors: Azizah Nur , Tripermata Lukita , Meiriasari Vhika
Published: July 2024

Success in a company is closely related to the human resources (HR) within it. Therefore, the organization must support all elements of its human resources well, in order to maximize performance by observing total quality management, reward systems, and environmental uncertainty on managerial performance at the Palembang VIII Sumatra River Region Center. This research uses primary data with a Likert scale. The research method used is a quantitative approach with a questionnaire as a data collection method. This research uses a purposive sampling technique. The sample in this study was at the managerial level, namely commitment making officials (PPK) and financial managers, totaling 54 people. Meanwhile, the data analysis method uses SEM-PLS ver. 04.The results of this research indicate that total quality management has a significant positive effect on managerial performance. Furthermore, the reward system has a significant positive effect on managerial performance. Finally, environmental uncertainty has a significant positive effect on managerial performance.
Effectiveness of Schema-Based Instruction Strategy in Improving Mathematical Word Problem Solving and Working Memory of Students with Learning Disabilities in The Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Al badri Salima Salim Rashid , Emam Mahmoud Mohamed , Hassan Abd-Elhameed S.
Published: July 2024

This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a schema-based instruction strategy in improving mathematics word problem solving and working memory performance of third grade students with learning disabilities in schools in Oman. Students received a diagnosis of specific learning disability (SLD) based on the aptitude discrepancy model in which an achievement test and an aptitude test (Raven’s Coloured Successive Matrices) were used to determine the existence of a discrepancy.  Students were then divided into two matched groups, a control group and an experimental group; each group included (20) students. Study instruments included a mathematics word problem solving test, a working memory test, and the schema-based intervention program. Results of the study showed that participants in the experimental group differed from controls in word problem solving and working memory performance following exposure to the intervention program. More specifically, performance of experimental group participants in the word problem solving varied across the pre, during the implementation, and post intervention phases in favor of the post intervention phases and in favor of the type of Assembly problems. Implications of using schema-based instruction strategy with students with SLD are discussed in the light of the study findings.
The ICT Competencies Required for the General Education Teachers from the Computer Teachers’ Viewpoints
Authors: Almannai Abdullah Salem
Published: July 2024

This study aims to explore the viewpoints of computer teachers about the ICT competencies required for general education teachers in the State of Qatar. A questionnaire was designed, validated, and administered to a sample consisted of 504 male and female computer teachers. The results revealed the following:
There are differences in the levels of importance in the three areas of the general education teachers’ ICT competencies according to the computer teachers’ viewpoints, ordered as follows:
Operating System & Software, Internet & E-learning, and Computer Hardware & Accessories.
No significant differences were found between the variables of the study: (gender, years of experience, academic qualifications, and education levels of computer teachers). And an interaction between the variables in the area of Operating System & Software was found.
 A significant difference was found between the male & female in favor of female computer teachers in the area of computer hardware & accessories. No significant difference was found between the other variables of the study in this area, and no significant differences were found between the interactions of the variables of the study in this area.
 A significant difference was found between years of experience in favor of the computer teachers who have more than 20 years of teaching experience in the area of Internet & E-learning, and no significant difference was found between the other variables of the study in this area. A significant difference was found between the interactions of the variables of qualifications & the years of experience in favor of the years of experience in this area, and no significant differences were found between the interactions of other variables of this study in this area.
The results were interpreted and some recommendations and further studies were suggested.
BWISAGU: AN ETHNIC IDENTITY OF COLORS AND FLAVOUR OF THE BODOS OF KOKRAJHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM
Authors: Das Dhira mani , Singh Narendra
Published: July 2024

Bwisagu is the springtime festival of the Bodo community that marks the beginning of the New Year. The Bodos belongs to the Indo-Mongolian family and they are one of the prominent indigenous tribe in Assam. The Bodos are predominantly agriculturists, and most of their religious activity, fairs, and festivals depend on agriculture. Most of the festive celebration is based on harvests, paddy planting, and the lunar calendar. Festivals are associated with dance, music, and food items, which are part of their cultural identity. The Bwisagu festival is associated with the Bihu festival of the Assamese people. There are many rituals and ceremonies associated with the Bwisagu festival that are performed before and after the celebration of festivals.Bwisagu festival holds significant importance among the Bodo community as one of the most revered celebrations. The primary focus of this research paper is to shed light on the festivities surrounding the Bwisagu festival and its evolving customs. Bwisagu, a spring festival is commemorated under different names by various Indian communities. This paper delves into the details of the Bwisagu festival, exploring aspects such as observance practices, its ties to religion and agriculture as well as the traditional attire, colour and flavour worn during this festive occasion in a comprehensive manner.
SUSTAINABILITY IN TEXTILES: A CRITICAL REVIEW OF ECO – FRIENDLY PRACTICES AND MATERIALS
Authors: Sawant Jyoti , Guru Ramratan , Grewal Deepika , Talekar Sunil Changdev , Kulkarni Swapanali Parveen
Published: July 2024

Sustainability in textiles, focusing on eco-friendly practices and materials. The paper examines the multifaceted approaches adopted by the fashion industry to mitigate environmental impact and promote ethical production. It scrutinizes the adoption of eco-conscious practices, such as utilizing organic fibers, recycled materials, and innovative biodegradable textiles. Through an analytical lens, the review evaluates the efficacy of these eco-friendly measures in reducing the industry's carbon footprint, minimizing waste, and conserving natural resources. It delves into the challenges faced in the widespread adoption of sustainable practices, considering issues related to scalability, cost-effectiveness, and consumer adoption. Further more, the review assesses the social and ethical dimensions of sustainable fashion, emphasizing fair labor practices, supply chain transparency, and the empowerment of communities involved in textile production. Drawing upon a comprehensive analysis of scholarly articles, industry reports, and case studies, this review critically examines the progress, limitations, and future prospects of sustainability in fashion and textiles, providing insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in advancing eco-friendly practices within the industry.
Shopping value and mall attributes: Generational and gender differences among Russian customers
Authors: Yuldasheva Oksana U. , Trushnikova Irina O. , Shubaeva Veronika G.
Published: July 2024

The transition of the malls market to the maturity stage transforms consumer behaviour and requires a revision of traditional approaches to customer segmentation. The study aims to examine the purchasing behaviour of Russian consumers when doing mall shopping, their attitudes to the shopping value and the mall attributes based on generational and gender differences in order to justify the approach to customer segmentation at the market maturity stage. The research methodology is based on the theory of generations and customer value theory. Frequency, factor, regression, variance and cluster analyses were used as data processing methods. The evidence base includes the online survey data of 531 customers held in December 2023 – January 2024. The findings show that the fact of customers belonging to the generational cohort has a statistically significant impact on their behaviour and attitude to the mall attributes. The gender difference only partially explains consumer shopping behaviour. Generational cohorts and gender are important in relation to the hedonistic shopping value: the reaction of young and female shoppers was found to be statistically significant. The study reveals no correlation between consumer behaviour and the income level. Cluster analysis proves that psychographic variables, namely the attitude to the shopping value and the importance of mall attributes, are the basis for customer segmentation. Demographic segmentation factors are of a secondary nature in the context of the malls market transitioning to the maturity stage. It is the psychographic factors that come to the fore, i.e., the utilitarian and hedonistic shopping values, as well as the importance of hygienic and experienced attributes of shopping malls.
CAMELS parameters’ impact on the risk of losing financial stability: The case of Russian banks
Authors: Shershneva Elena G.
Published: July 2024

The banking sector stability determines the financial immunity of a national economy. Current economic and political tensions precondition the need for predicative diagnosis of factors behind a decrease in a bank’s financial stability taking into account national specificities. The paper aims to explore the impact of intrabank parameters on a risk of deteriorated financial stability of Russian banks. The methodological basis of the study is the theory of financial management as applied to the banking practice. The research methods include content analysis, multiple regression, and logit modelling. The evidence comes from the published financial statements of Russian banks for 2018–2023. The paper suggests an approach for rating banks according to their financial stability and develops logit models for evaluating the risk of losing financial stability based on the CAMELS parameters. The analysis demonstrates a noticeable positive impact of the return on assets and a noticeable negative effect of the overdue loans share on a bank’s financial stability. At the same time, capital adequacy and current liquidity produce an ambiguous effect on the financial strength: they are significant only up to a certain point, after passing which they no longer exert any impact on the financial stability (the so-called “surplus paradox”). The study finds that the impact of the parameters differs for the mediumand long-term forecasting horizons: for a 6-month period, the return on assets is a more significant predictor of the financial instability risk, while the overdue loans share is more important for a 12-month period. The findings extend the understanding of the influence that bank’s internal factors have on their financial stability and can be useful in building the algorithms for analysing and forecasting banking risks.
Statistical Analysis the inflation in the Republic of Uzbekistan: challenges and ways overcoming them
Authors: Begalov Bakhodir A. , Umarov Mukhtor T. , Jamaldinov Zhavohirbek R. , Dalinskaya Natalia A.
Published: July 2024

The research considers the state of inflationary processes in Uzbekistan over the last five years, forecasting for the near future, as well as changes in the mechanism of formation of the key indicator relating to inflation: consumer price index. It is noted that currently the main emphasis in reforming price statistics is shifted towards the introduction of modern technologies and improving the quality of source data. The purpose of the paper is to highlight the recent changes and achievements in the field of consumer price statistics and to emphasize the key directions of further reforming of this sphere. In the course of the research actual materials provided by the Statistical Agency under the President as well as methods of comparative, system analysis, and modern methods of work with web-sites were used. The main vectors for further development of the branch in order to improve the sphere concerning price statistics in the Republic of Uzbekistan have been determined. The special importance of assessment inflationary processes in the consumer sector is noted, recent achievements and perspectives regarding the development of consumer price statistics are reflected.
Analysis of Performance Management And Work Achievements of Agricultural Extenders Assisting For Agricultural Economic Improvement (PPEP) South Ogan Komering Ulu Regency
Authors: Caroline Sevia , Munajat Munajat , Oktarina Yetti
Published: July 2024

This research aims to analyze the performance management of agricultural extension in organizing agricultural extension in South Ogan Komering Ulu Regency. The subjects of this research are agricultural instructors assisting agricultural economic improvement (PPEP), which is an agricultural instructor recruiting from the South Sumatra Province Governor's Program based on South Sumatra Governor Regulation Number 45 of 2020. The sampling method was carried out using a census where the entire population was used as a sample, namely 113 respondents in 19 sub-districts. The performance of extension workers is measured using a scoring method with measurement indicators by the Minister of Agriculture Regulation Number. 91/Permentan/OT.140/9/2013. The data analysis method used is Job Performance Value (NPK) analysis. The research results from the analysis show that the performance management of agricultural extension workers has a score with an average value for planning preparation of 4.70. Implementation of agricultural extension 3.61, while evaluation and reporting 4.87. The work achievement score has a score in the Fair category, namely 50%.
A Study on the Effectiveness of Organizational Socialization Systems as a Management Control System
Authors: Lee Dasom ,   Korea Accounting Information Association
Published: July 2024

[Purpose] The purpose of this study is to define the organizational socialization system as part of MCS and analyze how three organizational socialization mechanisms － belief system, supervisor mentoring, and peer mentoring － stimulate intrinsic motivation among organizational members related to task performance and influence organizational members’ organizational commitment and job performance through what mechanisms.
[Methodology] To collect data for empirical analysis, a survey was conducted targeting the financial industry, and PLS－SEM was used for hypothesis testing.
[Findings] It was found that both belief systems and supervisor mentoring have a significant positive effect on organizational members’ organizational commitment, while peer mentoring has a significant positive effect on organizational members’ job performance. Additionally, focusing on the motivational aspect of the organizational socialization system, the role of intrinsic motivation was verified. Intrinsic motivation was found to have a significant positive mediating effect between belief systems and peer mentoring and job performance.
[Implications] Firstly, as an MCS that can affect the motivation of organizational members, the effectiveness of the organizational socialization system was verified. Secondly, three different organizational socialization systems were proposed, and the importance of each system was explained. Thirdly, given the changing environment, the study aimed to explain what control systems could improve organizational effectiveness, considering the changing nature of organizational characteristics.
The Mediating Role of the Coordination Routine in the Relationship between ECO－Control and Environmental Performance
Authors: Lee Sang-Wan , Kim Jongkyum ,   Korea Accounting Information Association
Published: July 2024

[Purpose] This study analyzes the mediating role of the coordination routines in the relationship between ECO－control systems and environmental performance. This analysis is expected to complement the inconsistent findings in the related prior literature.
[Methodology] The study constructs a structural equation model and uses Partial Least Squares (PLS) to test hypotheses. The sample includes 100 firms out of top 600 large manufacturing firms that have responded to the survey.
[Findings] The results show that ECO－control systems generally do not have a direct impact on environmental performance. However, it is found that ECO－control systems have a significant positive effect on coordination routines, and coordination routines also have a significant positive effect on environmental performance. Considering these results, it is expected that while ECO－control systems may not directly improve environmental performance, they can indirectly enhance it through coordination routines.
[Implications] Previous studies on the relationship between ECO－control systems and environmental performance have not shown consistent results. The results of this study indicate that not only the establishment and utilization of ECO－control systems but also the enhancement of coordination routines through these systems may be crucial factors for improving environmental performance.
Hypersingular integro-differential equation with quadratic functions in coefficients
Authors: Shilin A. P.
Published: July 2024

A new linear integro-differential equation of order n ≥ 3, given on a closed curve located in the complex plane, is investigated. Integrals in the equation are understood in the sense of the finite part according to Hadamard. A characteristic feature of the equation is the presence of quadratic functions of a special kind in its coefficients. The equation is reduced first to the boundary value problem of linear conjugation for analytical functions. In the case of its solvability, two linear differential equations should be further solved in the domains of the complex plane with some additional conditions for the solution. All conditions for the solvability of the original equation are explicitly specified. When they are executed, the desired solution is constructed in a closed form. An example is given.
Massless spin 2 field in 50-component approach: exact solutions with cylindrical symmetry, eliminating the guage degrees of freedom
Authors: Ivashkevich A. V. , Red’kov V. M. , Ishkhanyan A. M.
Published: July 2024

We begin with some known results of the 50-component theory for a spin-2 field described in cylindrical coordinates. This theory is based on the use of a 2nd-rank symmetric tensor and a 3rd-rank tensor symmetric in two indices. In the massive case, this theory describes a spin-2 particle with an anomalous magnetic moment. According to the Fedorov – Gronskiy method, which is based on projective operators, all 50 functions involved in the description of the spin-2 field for the case of the free particle can be expressed in terms of only 7 different functions constructed from Bessel functions. This leads to a homogeneous system of linear algebraic equations for 50 numerical parameters. We have found 6 independent solutions to these equations. Additionally, we have obtained explicit expressions for 4 guage solutions defined in accordance with the Pauli – Fierz approach. These solutions are exact and correspond to non-physical states that do not affect observable quantities, such as the energy-momentum tensor. Finally, we have constructed two classes of solutions that represent physically observable states.