bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Religiosity and Irreligiosity in Hungary
Authors:   Századvég Foundation, Gyorgyovich Miklós
Published: June 2024

At the Századvég Foundation, we have asked questions about religiosity in our major research projects, regardless of the topics. The reason for this is that in many questions about values or attitudes, respondents’ religiosity is even more significant as an explanatory factor than other socioeconomic variables. Recognizing this, we have already attempted to capture religiosity along several dimensions through our research on domestic religiosity. This paper focuses on summarizing these, and also presents the Foundation’s religiosity cluster, which it began developing in 2017, and the key findings on the variables used to develop it. Finally, based on our research experience, I propose the use of an additional religiosity measurement variable developed by our research team for cases where the scope of the questionnaire only allows for one question on religiosity.
The Appearance of Greek Destiny in Sándor Márai’s Novel ‘Embers’
Authors:   University of Szeged, Kolumbán Adrienn
Published: June 2024

In my research I am going to analyze the various instances of destiny and fate in Sándor Márai’s Embers, since they play an important role in Greek mythology. In my view, the mythologically rich story created by Márai contains the characteristics of the Greek interpretation of destiny, along with Ananke, the Goddess of Destiny, the moiras weaving the yarn of destiny, and Eros, controlling destiny. Owing to this the unfolding of the philosophical tradition connected to Eros is going to be emphasized.
Montagem de genomas de fungos (short reads) v1
Authors: Mafra Batista Thiago
Published: June 2024

This protocol provides step-by-step instructions for students and researchers to assemble fungal nuclear genomes using Illumina short reads with SPAdes software. Before assembling the genome, we will align the short reads against a bacterial genome database to eliminate possible contaminations. Finally, we will evaluate the completeness of the assemblies using the BUSCO software.
iPad_Lidar_surface_roughness_processing v1
Authors: White Alex
Published: June 2024

This protocol was used to process LIDAR data acquired over 3-m transects of forest floor, using an Apple iPad Pro 2022 app entitled 3D Scanner App in “LIDAR Advanced” mode set to the smallest possible maximum depth (30 cm) and resolution (5 mm), as documented in "Soil Surface Roughness in Temperate Forest During SMAPVEX19-22" by Walker et al. (2024).
Staining Spores for Conidia Counting v1
Authors: not provided IAC , de Oliveira Olimpio Sara , Ogioni Rebecca
Published: June 2024

Methylene blue has different functions depending on its concentration. Its use allows the visualization of dead tissues and bacteria, for example. As a solution, this dye allows the identification of microorganisms in general. For practical use in this matter, the morphological identification of the microorganism is obtained from the visualization of its conidia with the specific dye.
LungMAP2 URMC cellular indexing of transcriptomes and epitopes by sequencing (CITE-seq) protocol v1
Authors: Malik Jeffrey , S Pryhuber Gloria , Ashton John , Misra Ravi , Baker Cameron , Bandyopadhyay Gautam , Huyck Heidie
Published: June 2024

The LungMAP program has been working for over a decade to provide the lung community with a comprehensive resource for the lung research community, including reference data sets and protocols [1]. The University of Rochester has served as the Human Tissue Core and worked extensively with Research Center lab groups. We have established protocols for procuring human tissue including, but not limited to lung, and processing them for a variety of downstream analysis modalities including the generation of single cell suspensions [2, 3, 4]. We have successfully utilized singe cells suspensions to generate single cell CITESeq data utilizing the 10X Genomics Single Cell 3' (v3.1) RNA sequencing platform [5-7]. This protocol describes the steps necessary for preparing generating sequencing data following staining single cells with ADT-tagged antibodies (including library preparation, sequencing steps, and mapping steps). References 1. https://www.lungmap.net/about-lungmap/lungmap-objectives/ 2. 602.2 Donor Acceptance Criteria for URMC HTC SenNet Inclusion dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.biz7kf9n. 3. 603.3 & 604.5_URMC_HTC_Lung and Lobe Processing for SenNet dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.n2bvj395plk5/v1 4. 702.B.3 URMC HTC Lung Tissue Digestion SOP + Worksheet 052820 dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.biz5kf86 5. 709.1 Staining of Dissociated Lung Cells for Cellular Indexing of Transcriptomes and Epitopes by Sequencing (CITE sequencing) V.2 dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.e6nvw1jk7lmk/v2 6. TotalSeq‱-A Antibodies and Cell Hashing with 10x Single Cell3' Reagent Kit v3 3.1 Protocol dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.8aahsae 7. Chromium Next GEM Single Cell 3’ Reagent Kits v3.1(Dual Index) User Guide. Document Number: CG000315. October 2022.
Análise filogenômica v1
Authors: Mafra Batista Thiago
Published: June 2024

This tutorial will guide students and researchers in constructing phylogenetic trees from genomic data. The step-by-step process includes data acquisition, assessment of genome completeness, identification of complete and single-copy orthologs present in the genomes, followed by alignment and trimming of the alignment. Phylogenetic inference will be performed using IQ-TREE2, and finally, the tree will be visualized and edited in iTOL.
DENV2 NS2B-NS3 protease co-expression construct small scale expression and purification protocol v2
Authors: Wang Korvus , fairhead michael , Williams Eleanor
Published: June 2024

This protocol details the co-expression and purification of DENV2 NS2B-NS3 protease coexpression construct bearing a N-terminal His-GST tag at small scale (<6L).
Kemik Metastazı Radyoterapisinde Güncel Yaklaşımlar
Authors: Kurtul Neslihan
Published: June 2024

Kemik metastazları, palyatif radyoterapi yapılan bölgelerin önemli bir kısmını oluşturmaktadır. Radyoterapi, komplike olmayan ağrılı lezyonlar için ciddi bir yan etki olmaksızın kolaylıkla uygulanabilir. Fakat komplike kemik metastazları, radyoterapi öncesi cerrahi açıdan değerlendirilmelidir. Bu grupta yer alan ve onkolojik aciller arasında olan Metastatik Spinal Kord Kompresyonunda, hasta opere olamayacaksa acil radyoterapi uygulanmalıdır. Artan yaşam süreleri aynı alana yeniden radyoterapi ihtiyacını da artırmaktadır. Yeniden ışınlama yapılması gereken durumlarda da özellikle spinal kord gibi normal dokuların tolerans dozlarına çok dikkat edilmelidir. Radyoterapi, güncel teknolojik gelişmeler sayesinde, kemik metastazlarının tedavisinde hem ilk kez hem de yeniden ışınlama durumlarında etkili ve güvenilir bir tedavi yöntemi haline gelmiştir.
Impact of Brand Concept and AI Agent Gender on Brand Experiences in Virtual Spaces
Authors:   People & Global Business Association, Joo-Eon Jeon Joo-Eon Jeon
Published: June 2024

Purpose: This study investigates the anticipated differences between consumers' interactions with AI agents and brand experiences in virtual brand spaces, based on brand concepts and the agent's gender.
Design/methodology/approach: To test the proposed hypotheses, a 2 (Brand Concept: Functional Brand vs. Experiential Brand) × 2 (AI agent's gender: male vs. female) experimental design was used.
Findings: Consumers may expect continuous dialogue, and entertainment or search experiences, while receiving guidance on functional brand Concepts from a male AI agent, because of higher confidence and trust. However, when guided by a female AI agent on experiential brand concepts, continuous dialogue could be anticipated because of greater sensory and emotional experiences.
Research limitations/implications: The analysis yields two key academic implications. First, the role of brand concept in achieving a continuous grounding between consumers and AI agents was identified. Second, the role of the AI agent's gender in enhancing brand experience in virtual spaces was identified.
Originality/value: This study investigates how consumers encountering AI agents in virtual brand spaces evaluate grounding and brand experiences differently based on the agent's gender. It was anticipated that grounding with AI agents would vary according to the brand concept emphasized in virtual spaces, and that the intensity of brand experience in interaction with the AI agent would also differ.
Evaluating the Economic Value of Local Culture and Arts Festival Entrance Fee to using Contingent Valuation Method
Authors:   People & Global Business Association, Sungjin Yang Sungjin Yang , Seolwoo Park Seolwoo Park
Published: June 2024

Purpose: Global cultural and arts festivals are often cited to enhance the image of a region and stimulate its economy. However, research and discussions regarding these global cultural and arts festivals have mainly focused on their outcomes and strategies for activation, with limited emphasis on evaluating the intrinsic value of the fes-tivals themselves, particularly their economic value. The aim of this study is to define global cultural and arts festivals and propose methods for estimating their economic value.
Design/methodology/approach: This study employed the Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) to assess the eco-nomic value of cultural and arts festivals. A representative global cultural and arts festival was selected, and a double dichotomous choice contingent valuation method was utilized to propose a method for assessing willing-ness-to-pay (WTP) for cultural and arts festivals. Following a survey to investigate respondents' WTP and the value of 263 valid copies, data were analyzed using SPSS and STATA.
Findings: In this study, we aimed to estimate the WTP per person for the admission fee of the Jeju International Wind Ensemble Festival (JIWEF) and demonstrate the versatility of this methodology through analysis using various data sources. Additionally, we estimated the economic value of the admission fee for the JIWEF, by multiplying the WTP per person for the admission fee by the average number of attendees.
Research limitations/implications: Although there are limitations to generalization focusing on specific festivals, the research results suggest implications for foreign visitor arrivals and nurturing global consumers through global culture and arts festivals.
Originality/value: So far, research related to culture and arts festivals has mainly focused on the festival's perform-ance or revitalization measures, and research on the evaluation of the value of the culture and arts festivals them-selves, especially their economic value, has not been actively conducted. This study is different in this regard.
The New Method for Increasing the Efficiency of Vectorization of BLAS Operations
Authors:   Volgograd State Technical University, Volgograd, Russian Federation, Egunov V. A. , Kravets A. G. ,   Volgograd State Technical University, Volgograd, Russian Federation
Published: June 2024

The issue of increasing the efficiency of software for computing architectures that support vector extensions of the command system is considered. Modern compilers can perform automatic vectorization of calculations, convert programs from a scalar representation to a vector implementation. The paper analyzes the effectiveness of automatic vectorization performed by modern compilers, discusses the problems inherent in automatic vectorization. A new algorithm for vectorization of calculations is proposed, which allows to significantly increasing the efficiency of the resulting software.
Predominant localization and ways of metastatic dissemination to the brain of malignant tumors of the female reproductive system
Authors: Chernov S. V. , Krasilnikov S. E. , Rzaev J. A. , Kalinovskiy A. V. , Zotov A. V. , Kasymov A. R. , Gormolysova E. V. , Uzhakova E. K. , Antaev M. K.
Published: June 2024

Background. Metastases of the female reproductive system cancer to the brain are rare and reach about 5 % of all cases with metastatic lesions of the central nervous system. The most common metastases are ovarian cancer (0.49–6.1 %), endometrial cancer (0.4–1.2 %) and cervical cancer (0.3–0.9 %). The predominant localization and ways of spreading metastases to the brain in this category of tumors may differ from lung cancer, breast cancer, kidney cancer or melanoma.

Aim. To analyze the localization of brain metastases of malignant tumors of the female reproductive system and the ways of dissemination of malignant cells from the primary focus to the central nervous system.

Materials and methods. From 2013 to 2020, a total number of 448 patients with metastatic brain tumors from different cancers were operated on at the Department of Neuro‑Oncology of the Federal Center of Neurosurgery (Novosibirsk). Metastases of tumors of the female reproductive system were presented in 32 (7.1 %) cases. The average age was 55.1 (27–72) years. Ovarian cancer was the primary focus in 24 (5.3 %) cases, endometrial cancer – in 6 (1.3 %), cervical cancer – in 2 (0.4 %). Occipital lobe was the most often location for the metastases in the brain and occurred in 10 (31.3 %) patients. Subtentorial localization was on the second place and noted in 9 (28.1 %) cases. Of these, metastases to the cerebellum were registered in 8 cases and in 1 case the metastasis was located in the brain stem.

Results. Gross total removal of metastasis was achieved in all 32 patients. Of 9 cases with subtentorial localization of metastasis, only 1 patient had lung metastases verified. Regression of neurological symptoms and improvement of the condition were noted in 16 patients after surgery. The Karnovsky performance score at the time of discharge was 85.2.

Conclusion. The subtentorial location of metastases in malignant tumors of the female reproductive system occupies one of the leading places. This is because the dissemination of tumor cells from the pelvis can occur through a Batson vertebral venous system directly to the cerebellum or brain stem without the pulmonary blood circulation and lung dissemination. This should be taken into account for the early diagnosis of subtentorial metastatic brain tumors and referral of these patients for neurosurgical treatment.
The Role and Structure of Conspiracy Theories in the Discourse of Coronasceptics in Ukraine
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Zubar Petro
Published: June 2024

The main objective of the study is to identify the place and structure of conspiracy theories in the communication of Ukrainian coronaskeptics. The methodology included content analysis of 200 videos from the 15 most popular YouTube channels of Ukrainian coronaskeptic bloggers published during the pandemic to identify conspiratorial messages. Message analysis was used to determine their consistency and their place in the overall narrative field. Discourse analysis was employed to define the roles of YouTube channel authors in shaping this field. The results revealed eight most common conspiratorial messages that are consistent with each other and form a single narrative field of a global conspiracy theory. Some of these messages are fundamental, while others are auxiliary. The findings suggest that conspiratorial messages play an important role in the communication of Ukrainian coronaskeptics: they are present in more than half of the analyzed videos, and some authors spread all identified messages. A significant portion of these messages is connected to the Russian strategic narrative and the emerging “sovereign citizens” movement. The significance of the study lies in better understanding the anti-vaccination discourse in Ukraine and creating a basis for developing a counter-narrative that will contribute to more effective combating disinformation and conspiracy theories in the Ukrainian media space.
The Foundational Structure of Television News Layout: a Standardized Approach in News Production
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Telenkov Dmytro
Published: June 2024

This research introduces an original definition of the «news layout model,» emphasizing its significance as a conventional approach in crafting news broadcasts. The study reveals that the architecture of this model encompasses the principles of selection and ranking of topics, methodologies for information presentation, and on-air techniques. These components are inherently linked to strategic approaches in topic selection and ranking, which are grounded in the foundational principles of news creation. The presentation methods relate to the overarching strategies for assembling a news broadcast, employing a system of techniques that enable the creation of a comprehensive information segment. Meanwhile, the layout techniques are aligned with strategic approaches that ensure the news program is structured and visually organized. In the rapidly evolving landscape of television production, the meticulously developed news layout model stands as a cornerstone for swift and coordinated preparation of news segments, thereby facilitating channel discourse management.
Study of China’s scientific interest in Ukraine: CSSCI (2023)
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Na Rigele
Published: June 2024

As China-Ukraine relations gradually develop, China’s attention to Ukraine is increasing not only in the mainstream media, but also in the academic community. This article explores the multidimensional construct of perceptions and evaluations in the context of China’s scientific interest in Ukraine, examining how these dynamics play out at different levels in society in both countries. Using “Ukraine” as a key term, we retrieved from the China Social Sciences Citation Index (CSSCI) (the most influential social science database in China) 114 relevant research articles published up to July 15, 2023. This research aims to identify the current state, prospects and trends of Chinese academic research in Ukraine in various disciplines. Content analysis and word frequency analysis using the ROST Wordparser text analyzer were used. Analysis of CSSCI research results shows that the Ukrainian issue has become a subject of wide interest in the Chinese academic community. This comprehensive study enables us to understand the focus of China’s scientific interest in Ukraine, interdisciplinary interaction. By delving into the scientific contributions surrounding the Ukrainian issue, this study contributes to the improvement of mutual understanding between China and Ukraine, as well as scientific exchanges and the promotion of bilateral cooperation in various fields.
Transcriptomic profile assessment for preeclampsia prediction and early diagnostics
Authors: Melnik A. V. , Solovyova V. E. , Yatsenko Yu. O. , Filippova A. E. , Asryan E. G. , Seitumerov T. Е. , Myshak E. R. , Chernysheva Yu. A. , Ziyadinova S. A. , Kononenko V. O. , Kadyrova M. R. , Denisenko A. A. , Ismagilova K. T. , Mushinsky D. V. , Sorokina L. E.
Published: June 2024

Aim: to develop a model for predicting preeclampsia (PE) based on the clinically most significant differentially expressed plasma microRNAs.

Materials and Methods. A prospective observational comparative study was conducted with 62 women, divided into two parallel groups: 32 patients with PE and 30 clinically healthy women with uncomplicated pregnancy. Transcriptomic analysis was performed to identify differentially expressed blood plasma microRNAs using next generation sequencing (NGS).

Results. Calculation of risk ratios for PE development allowed to identify 14 plasma microRNAs that influence the development of PE pathology. PE-associated microRNAs hsa-miR-103a-3p, hsa-miR-451a and hsa-miR-516a-5p have a high diagnostic value when combined to assess their blood plasma expression level in early pregnancy stages.

Conclusion. The developed prognostic model can be applied to pregnant women at risk for PE development, which may further reduce obstetric complications and improve perinatal outcomes.
Chromatin modifiers in endometriosis pathogenesis
Authors: Abaeva K. A. , Murtazova R. T. , Vaniev I. A. , Lazarova A. V. , Sozaeva A. A. , Gogichaeva M. A. , Pirozhnikova A. A. , Ignashev K. V. , Dadashov M. S. , Kolesnikova D. V. , Bayramova A. A. , Kucherskaya V. E. , Zulfalieva L. D. , Zaitseva A. M.
Published: June 2024

Introduction. It was revealed that various epigenetic abnormalities may play an important role in the endometriosis pathogenesis. The regulation of chromatin structure is carried out mainly by chromatin modifiers (CMs), which stimulate generation of genomic regions with different functional structures and thus change the patterns or levels of gene expression by exerting expected biological functions and causing epigenetic changes.

Aim: to consider CMs role in endometriosis pathogenesis and their regulation mechanism assessing current publications.

Materials and Methods. The search was conducted in the databases PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar and eLibrary. Keywords and phrases in Russian and English related to the research topic were used as follows: "endometriosis", "chromatin modifiers", "histone acetylation", "DNA methylation", "microRNA". The evaluation of articles was carried out in accordance with PRISMA recommendations.

Results. Chromatin modifiers control differentiation, growth and development, aging and cell death by interacting with various functional chromatin elements. They can cause abnormal gene expression by regulating chromatin structure affecting emergence and development of endometriosis. DNA methylation determines cell types, controls gene expression and genome stability. Abnormal DNA methylation in gene promoter regions necessary for normal endometrial response affects endometriosis development. DNA methyltransferase (DNMT) inhibitors reduce the methylation of human homeobox A10 (HOXA10) and progesterone receptor (PR) genes and potentiate their expression in endometrial cells, improving endometrial susceptibility and inhibiting cell cycle progression. Abnormal histone modifications in endometrial cells may facilitate or hinder the access of transcription mechanisms to chromatin DNA. Histone deacetylase inhibitors effectively eliminate the effects of abnormal histone modifications in endometriosis cells and prevent endometriosis progression. The expression of non-coding RNAs and chromatin remodeling complexes also alters chromatin structure being involved in arising endometriosis and is associated with infertility by promoting proliferation, invasion and migration of endometrioid cells.

Conclusion. Chromatin modifiers play a key role in developing endometriosis by controlling gene expression and chromatin structure. Understanding underlying mechanisms provides valuable information for diagnostics and development of new approaches to treat endometriosis.
Experimental study of the comparative effectiveness of the use of oxygen, zinc bisvinylimidazole diacetate, and ascorbic acid for the correction of intoxication by thermal destruction products of nitrocellulose
Authors: Shapovalov Ilya D. , Yaroshenko Dmitry M. , Tolkach Pavel G. , Yazenok Arkady V. , Basharin Vadim A.
Published: June 2024

The effectiveness of the use of oxygen, zinc bisvinylimidazole diacetate, and ascorbic acid for the treatment of powder gas poisoning was evaluated using an intoxication model of laboratory animals (mice) with thermal destruction products of nitrocellulose. Mice were subjected to intoxication with thermal destruction products of nitrocellulose in an average lethal concentration. Oxygen therapy (proportion of inhaled oxygen: 0.3; 1 ata) was performed immediately after exposure and once for 30 min. Zinc bisvinylimidazole diacetate (9 mg/kg, intraperitoneal) and ascorbic acid (40 mg/kg, intraperitoneal) were administered to mice once after exposure. Survival rate, hemoglobin derivative concentrations, pulmonary coefficient, and histological changes in the lung tissue were determined. The effectiveness of the use (protection, antidote power, and guaranteed protection indices) of a combination of zinc bisvinylimidazole diacetate and ascorbic acid was assessed. The survival rate of mice that received oxygen after intoxication with thermal destruction products of nitrocellulose was lower (20 ± 13%; p 0.05) than that of animals that did not receive treatment (60 ± 16%); 3 h after exposure, the pulmonary coefficient was 22.5 [21.9; 23.8] rel. units and 13.1 [12.5; 13.7] rel. units respectively. The protection index of the combination of zinc bisvinylimidazole diacetate and ascorbic acid was 1.39 rel. units, antidote power indicator was 0.95 rel. units, and guaranteed protection coefficient was 0.65 rel. units. The use of the study combination resulted in decreased carboxyhemoglobin (9.3 [7.8, 12.9]%; p 0.05) and methemoglobin (2.4 [1.5, 4.1]%; p 0.05) concentrations compared to animals that did not receive treatment (24.5 [22.9; 28.3]% and 8.9 [7.3; 11.1]%, respectively). The pulmonary coefficient of mice receiving the study drug combination was lower (p 0.05) than that of animals not receiving treatment at 3 and 6 h after exposure. Moreover, 6 h after exposure, signs of the alveolar phase were determined in mice that did not receive treatment, and in animals that were administered the study drug combination, signs of the interstitial phase of toxic pulmonary edema were observed. Thus, the use of oxygen after intoxication with products of thermal destruction of nitrocellulose leads to early formation of toxic pulmonary edema. As a pathogenetically based approach to the treatment of intoxication, the use of zinc bisvinylimidazole diacetate and ascorbic acid should be considered, the mechanism of action of which is aimed at relieving hemic and respiratory hypoxia.
Non-lipid genetic predictors of the development of coronary heart disease and myocardial infarction in patients with hypertension
Authors: Tyuryupov Mark S. , Shulenin Konstantin S. , Cherkashin Dmitry V. , Sveklina Tatyana S. , Kutelev Gennady G. , Mirzoev Nikita T.
Published: June 2024

The associations between the main non-lipid genomic biomarkers and coronary heart disease occurrence and the unstable course of the disease with the development of myocardial infarction in 164 patients with stage I–III hypertension were investigated. The study was conducted in two stages. At the first stage, the non-lipid genetic predictors of coronary heart disease were determined without considering the characteristics of its clinical course. At the second stage, the possibility of identifying genetic predictors of the complicated course of coronary heart disease with the development of myocardial infarction was studied. In hypothesis testing, the difference was considered significant at p 0.05. It was found that the presence of coronary heart disease in patients with hypertension was associated with a significant predominance of genetic biomarkers in four single-nucleotide polymorphisms: in the hemostasis system (4G4G SERPINE 1), pro-inflammatory cytokines (T allele IL-1b-511, C allele IL-1b-1473), and innate immunity (FF TLR3-412). The development of myocardial infarction was associated with two genetic polymorphisms: pro-inflammatory cytokine system (CC IL-6-174) and hemostasis (4G4G SERPINE 1). In general, among the single-nucleotide polymorphisms studied, statistically significant results in predicting coronary heart disease were demonstrated by genetic biomarkers of the hemostatic system, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and innate immunity. In relation to myocardial infarction, genetic biomarkers of the hemostatic system and pro-inflammatory cytokines may have prognostic value. The use of genetic biomarker data as unfavorable prognosis predictors in patients with hypertension enables better risk stratification and assessment of the prognosis in these patients, which will significantly reduce the costs of conducting a genome-wide study.
Associations between caries experience and oral fluid mineral content among patients in Arctic Russia: a study in the Nenets Autonomous Area
Authors: Gorbatova Maria A. , Yushmanova Tatyana N. , Pochinkova Polina A. , Antonova Galina A. , Shagrov Leonid L. , Pechinkina Natalya I. , Zvezdina Yulia M. , Simakova Anna A. , Grzhibovsky Andrey M.
Published: June 2024

The relationship between the intensity of caries and mineral composition of oral fluid in adolescents in the Arctic zone of Russia was investigated using the example of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug. This study included 171 healthy boys and girls aged 15–17 years. The intensity of caries was assessed using the index caries + fillings + extracted permanent teeth and its components. Unstimulated oral fluid was collected into sterile tubes. Sodium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and total and ionized calcium content and pH were examined in the oral fluid. Considering the pronounced right-sided asymmetry of the components of the index caries + fillings + extracted permanent teeth, calculations were performed using Poisson regression models. Results were presented as relative risks with 95% confidence intervals and as tests for trend. The prevalence of caries in the sample population did not differ by sex and was 87.8% for boys and 93.3% for girls (p = 0.221). On average, 1.8 carious teeth per person were detected in boys and 1.4 in girls (p = 0.021). No differences were found in the number of filled (p = 0.167) and extracted (p = 0.981) teeth. Additionally, the total sodium content in oral fluid was directly proportional to the index of caries + fillings + extracted permanent teeth (p = 0.040) and number of carious teeth (p 0.001). The total oral fluid calcium was significantly associated with both the caries + fillings + extracted permanent teeth index (p = 0.019) and number of filled teeth (p = 0.001). Inverse relationships were found between the number of filled teeth and magnesium (p = 0.028) and phosphorus (p = 0.037) content. The study showed the presence of statistically significant relationships between the mineral composition of oral fluid and index of caries + fillings + extracted permanent teeth and its components. Thus, unfavorable living conditions in the Arctic zone provide additional risk factors for the occurrence of dental diseases. The results of the study, if confirmed in other populations, can be used to develop models for predicting the development and progression of caries in adolescents of the Far North. Further studies of the mineral composition of oral fluid are required to obtain more complete clinical and laboratory data, considering confounding factors such as nutrition and type of filling material.
Multitimescale Template Matching: Discovering Eruption Precursors across Diverse Volcanic Settings
Authors: Ardid Alberto , Dempsey David , Corry Josh , Garrett Owen , Lamb Oliver D. , Cronin Shane
Published: June 2024

Volcanic eruptions pose significant risks, demanding precise monitoring for timely hazard mitigation. However, interpreting noisy seismic data for eruptive precursors remains challenging. This study introduces a novel methodology that extends an earlier time-series feature engineering approach to include template matching against prior eruptions. We aim to identify subtle signals within seismic data to enhance our understanding of volcanic activity and future hazards. To do this, we analyze the continuous seismic record at a volcano and identify the time-series elements that regularly precede eruptions and the timescales over which these are observable. We conduct tests across various time lengths, ranging from 1 to 60 days. For Copahue (Chile/Argentina), Pavlof (Alaska), Bezymianny (Russia), and Whakaari (New Zealand) volcanoes, we confirm statistically significant eruption precursors. In particular, a feature named change quantiles (0.2–0.8), which is related to the conditional dynamics of surface acceleration at the volcano, emerges as a key indicator of future eruptions over 14-day timescales. This research offers new methods for real-time seismovolcanic monitoring, minimizing the effects of unknown, spurious noise, and discerning recurrent patterns through template matching. By providing deeper insights into pre-eruptive behavior, it may lead to more effective hazard reduction strategies, enhancing public safety around active volcanoes.
APPLIED ISSUES OF OPENING AND CLOSING OF TRUST CAPITAL FUNDS OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN RUSSIA. PROSPECTS OF ENDOWMENTS DEVELOPMENT IN RUSSIA
Authors: Илюшникова Т.А. , Сорокин С.О. , Бровцына М.А. , Носкова А.К.
Published: June 2024

В статье рассматривается проблема оценки рынка целевых капиталов некоммерческих организаций в России в связи с отсутствием единой базы данных об эндаументах, вопросы их создания и расформирования. Целью исследования является определение основных направлений, в которых может осуществляться участие государства в формировании и развитии эндаументов и определение условий такого участия на основе анализа опыта других стран по формированию ФЦК и практики их регистрации (учета). На основе международного опыта предлагаются варианты участия государства в работе фондов целевых капиталов. По мнению авторов, повышение уровня открытости информации об эндаументах даст больше возможностей привлекать к  их работе государственное финансирование.

The article addresses the assessment of endowment capital market of non-profit organizations in Russia, the issues of endowments creation and disbandment. Th e relevance of the study is due to the lack of a unified database on endowments in Russia. The aim of the study is to identify the main areas in which the state can participate in the formation and development of endowments and determine the conditions for such participation based on the analysis of the experience of other countries in the formation of endowments and the practice of their registration (accounting). On the basis of international experience, the article proposes possibilities for state participation in the endowment funds. According to the authors, the increased openness of information about endowments will give more opportunities to involve state funding in their work.
A bankszabályozás lehetőségei és korlátai az endogén pénzelmélet keretében
Authors: Ábel István , Mérő Katalin
Published: June 2024

The article questions whether the current system of bank regulation can guarantee that banks are subject to a hard budget constraint. We use the framework of post-­Keynesian endogenous money theory. Banks deposit loans in companies’ bank accounts, and no external source is needed for the transaction, so banks can in principle create an unlimited amount of money if there is a demand for credit. However, banks’ ability to create money is limited by a number of factors. Using János Kornai’s concept of a soft budget constraint we analyze the factors that cause inherently soft budget constraints for banks. We point out that neither monetary policy, nor the profit goals of banks, nor the banks’ internal risk management practices would guarantee that banks face a hard budget constraint. This must be imposed on them by an external factor, the banking regulation. However, the current system of banking regulation is not well suited to do this, so the soft budget constraint is inherent to banking. This contributes to the fact that banking crises are natural part of the financial system.
The specifics of cultural integration of Chinese students-performing musicians in the Russian educational environment
Authors:   Saratov State Conservatoire, Babayan Inna V. , Pashinina Ekaterina I. ,   Yuri Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov, Fangshuo Zhang ,   Shandong University
Published: June 2024

The article is devoted to the consideration of socio-cultural factors that influence the process of integration and specifics of the formation of the professional identity of Chinese students - performing musicians in the system of Russian music education. The formation of a professional music system in China is marked by the beginning of the 20th century. This time is associated with the formation of musical performance, which becomes possible under the influence of European musical traditions of concert activity. The opening and functioning of higher musical institutions in China – the Shanghai State Conservatory (1927) and the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing (1949) – contribute to the development of professional music education. The important period in the development of professional music in China is the emigration of Russian musicians, whose work had a significant impact on musical life in China in the first half of the 20th century. At the same time, today there is a growing interest in Russian music education among Chinese students, which is growing in the context of strengthening Russian-Chinese cooperation. The article analyzes the empirical data of the qualitative interview with Chinese students (N = 20) of Saratov State Conservatory named after L. V. Sobinov. On the basis of the analyzed empirical data the demand for Russian music education among Chinese students and their high value of assessment of the musical traditions of the Russian national music and performing school, which is undoubtedly attractive in choosing a country for education were confirmed. At the same time, the factors influencing the successful cultural integration of Chinese students into the educational environment are considered.
The experience of youth participation in distance learning courses on online platforms: The results of the empirical study
Authors:   Samara National Research University, Bogomolova Anastasia V.
Published: June 2024

Online courses are a trend of today. Thanks to distance education, people can improve their skills, broaden their horizons or completely change their professions. In modern Russia, the institutionalization of distance education on online platforms is being implemented quite intensively, and many steps have already been taken in this area. In future, this trend will only intensify, as dynamic processes require constant training and advanced training which is certainly capable of implementing distance education. The purpose of this article is to describe the experience of youth participation in distance learning courses on commercial online platforms. The results of an empirical study showed the main motives for learning on online educational platforms: improving the financial situation, "finding yourself", changing one`s profession, etc. The theory of P. Berger and T. Lukman that the process of institutionalization is preceded by the "familiarization" of any social practice, in our case, it is distance learning on online educational platforms, is also confirmed. It was also revealed that the learning motives correlate with the goals. The important aspects of distance learning that directly affect the process of institutionalization are described.
Two years of Special Military Operation: Dynamics of changes in the attitude of youth
Authors:   Saratov State University, Kazakov Alexander A.
Published: June 2024

The article presents results of a study of young people’s attitude towards the Special Military Operation (hereinafter – the SMO). Data from monthly measurements carried out from March 2022 to January 2024 by Levada Center (recognized as a foreign agent in Russia), as well as the results of two online surveys (n = 2872) and a series of focus group interviews of young people (n = 74) conducted in November 2022 and November 2023 by employees of the Department of Political Science of Saratov State University are analyzed. It turned out that young people assess what is happening more moderately than society as a whole. At the same time, the majority of young people still support the SMO itself, but the level of this support is significantly lower than that of representatives of older ages. The degree of approval of decisions to carry out partial mobilization and to include four new regions in Russia turned out to be below 50%. Regarding the preferred options for continuing the conflict, there are more young people who are in favor of starting peace negotiations with Ukraine. Possible reasons for more skeptical attitude of young people towards the SMO are formulated, i.e. age features of representatives of this social group; specificity of the conditions in which their political socialization took place (ideological vacuum at a certain stage was filled with Western values, some of which do not correspond to the national culture, traditions and mentality of Russians); features of media consumption by modern youth and imperfections in information support for the SMO by media resources loyal to the state government. One of the ways to improve the current situation is substantiated.
Entertainment and educational preferences of youth as a resource of political socialization
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Institute of Scientific Information for Social Sciences RAS, Belov Sergey I. , Kuznetsov Igor I. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Institute of Scientific Information for Social Sciences RAS
Published: June 2024

The presented research is built around the question of conditions for the effective use of images of mass culture as a resource for correcting the life strategies of young people. It is concluded that the images produced by mass culture are potentially able to significantly influence formation of life strategies of young people, only if there is a certain set of conditions. They should correspond to the structure of society and the relationships between its layers, which form ideas about prestige of the currently dominant identity and associated behaviors, correlate with the degree of stability of image of the “sacred past” of the community and the degree of authority of institutions that perform the function of monitoring compliance with established norms. Thus, in the case of the promotion of new life strategies that differ significantly from the prevailing model, their effective implementation requires such conditions as a large-scale recomposition of the social structure and the crisis of the dominant identity, contributing to the growth of polarization of opinions in society and a synchronous increase in attention to the avoided cultural frames. Combination of these conditions makes it possible to adjust the value-behavioral models of generations whose socialization process has not yet been completed.
Diaspora diplomacy as a component of Russia’s “soft power” policy, practice of Moscow
Authors:   Moscow Metropolitan Governance Yury Luzhkov University, Alborova Marianna B. , Savchenkova Maria I. ,   Moscow Metropolitan Governance Yury Luzhkov University
Published: June 2024

The article studies phenomenon of diaspora diplomacy of Russia as an instrument of “soft power” on the example of the practice of the city of Moscow. Scientific and practical significance of the chosen issue lies in the comprehension of the influence of domestic approach of interaction with compatriots on the specifics and dynamics of the formation of an attractive image of the state. Scholarly novelty of the article lies in the fact that it is devoted to the case of diaspora diplomacy at the sub-state level, which has not been studied before. The authors study peculiarities of working with diasporas in Russia’s foreign policy; two fundamental categories of dialogue activities are analyzed: firstly, partnership cooperation with compatriots, and secondly, expatriate resettlement programs. Through the prism of theoretical and practical-political analysis, the article identifies main directions for intensifying work with the Russian diaspora at the federal and regional levels. Practical recommendations formulated by the authors, based on the positive experience of the city of Moscow, can be used to optimize approaches to cooperation with compatriots not only in Russia’s foreign policy, but also in other states or sub-state actors.
“Change of Epochs” in German security and defense policy
Authors:   Moscow State Linguistic University, Agafonova Olga V.
Published: June 2024

The current study examines transformation of German security and defense policy after the speech of Chancellor O. Scholz in Bundestag on February 27, 2022, announcing the “Change of Epochs” – a new era in German foreign and defense policy. Germany’s security and defense policy was characterized by stability and predictability for a long time and has currently reached the stage of evolutionary transition. It is embodied in the shift in the perception of goals and objectives of Bundeswehr and in the release of the first National security strategy. “Integrated security” is the structuring concept of National security strategy, which encompasses internal and external defense and covers a wide range of military and non-military challenges, risks, dangers, and threats, connected with economy, environment, healthcare, industry, supply chains, human rights, etc. Bureaucratic stumbling blocks and lack of consensus between ministries influenced the content of the strategy, thus the document represents predominately the analysis of current situation in international affairs, rather than prospects for the security and defense policy. The strategy lacks systematization and prioritization of defensive goals and objectives, hence the deadlines for these goals seem to be blurred. Moreover, there is still no understanding about the ministry or the office, which will be responsible for the implementation of the propositions introduced in the strategy. Even with such ambiguity and contradictions in the security and defense policy, the “Zeitenwende” (“Change of Epochs”) and the new National security strategy illustrate the attempt of Germany to set its status quo in the rapid changes and shifts in the security sphere, on both regional and global level.
A Real-time Quantitative Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assay Targeting com1 Gene of Coxiella burnetii
Authors: Zabihi Razieh , Majidzadeh-A Keivan , Morovvati Abbas , Soleimani Mohammad
Published: June 2024

Background & Objectives: The present study designed a loop mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) method to rapidly detect Coxiella burnetii (C. burnetii) and develop a sensitive Real-time quantitative LAMP (Q-LAMP) assay to quantify Q fever.
Materials & Methods: Primers were specifically designed for use in targeting the com1 conserved gene of C. burnetii to carry out LAMP detection of the agent causing Q fever. After obtaining the LAMP reaction, the sensitivity of the method was assessed by preparing a serial ten-fold dilution of a plasmid carrying com1 gene.
Results: The assay’s sensitivity for the visual detection of changes in turbidity or turbidimeter and electrophoresis of agarose gel were 0.4 fg and 0.04 fg, respectively. Hence, the lower limit of detection was 120 and 12 copies of the gene detected in 60 min. The results of this study were indicative of the simplicity, rapidness, sensitivity, and specificity of the LAMP assay for C. burnetii detection and a probable improvement of the diagnostic procedure used in clinical laboratories.
Conclusion: The assay specificity was assessed using Coxiella genomic DNA and a panel of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. The LAMP assay was shown to be highly specific for detection of Coxiella without any observable amplification products from non-Coxiella organisms.