bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Language Resources of the Russia’s Foreign Humanitarian Policy: The Digital Components
Authors: Yanush Olga B.
Published: January 2024

The rapidly changing geopolitical situation has dictated the need for a conceptual design of the humanitarian policy of the Russian Federation abroad as a direction of foreign policy that is gaining priorities. The formation of an objective perception of Russia in the world involves systematic interaction with foreign audiences through digital infrastructure. Numerous digital platforms, being created by foreign tech giants, with their own rules and standards, compete with states, influence public opinion and public discourse. The “Russian language” of one of the largest segments of the digital space is ambivalent: in other words, it does not always mean a complimentary attitude towards Russia and Russian culture. Based on the available and collected data of Internet statistics, an assessment is made of the role of Russian-language digital resources as an opportunity to achieve the goals of Russia’s foreign humanitarian policy. On the example of the RuWiki, the Russian-language section of the Wikipedia online encyclopedia, it is shown how social media can be used in an ideological and value confrontation. In a comparative vein, Russian initiatives in the creation and promotion of national digital platforms are described on the example of encyclopedic portals - “Knowledge” based on the Great Russian Encyclopedia and Runiversalis. The main directions of humanitarian policy in the digital space are outlined, considering the geopolitical context. It is concluded that the development of domestic digital infrastructure will create a common semantic field for gravitation towards Russia, the Russian language and culture, regardless of the geopolitical situation. It is suggested that the formation of a more pronounced Russian-speaking segment of the global network reflects the idea of a multipolar world defended by Russia.
Concepts of Political Worldviews of the Eurasian Space in the Communicative Practice of Think Tanks
Authors: Ivanov D. Yu.
Published: January 2024

Aim . To identify the most relevant political worldviews of the Eurasian space in the discourse of Russian think-tanks.

Tasks. To justify the conceptual field of the concept “political worldview”. To identify the leading think-tanks in Russia, the focus of research of which is the political worldviews of the Eurasian continent. Study the intellectual products of Russian think-tanks for concepts, analyzes, forecasts, political views and positions on the main political worldviews of the Eurasian space.

Methods. The main methods were cross-temporal analysis and content analysis of intellectual products of think-tanks, as well as general scientific methods of analysis and synthesis.

Results.  The concept of “political worldview” is a   system of images,  views and actions expressed in political institutions, interconnectedly reflecting the strategic directions of political, economic, social, environmental, technological development. A meaningful analysis of the expert and analytical products of Russian think tanks over a  ten-year period  made it possible to select nine organizations whose intellectual specialization focuses on the development of the Eurasian space. The study showed that the following concepts of political pictures of the world are present in the communicative practice of these analytical centers: “Greater Eurasia”, BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), “Belt and Road Initiative”, “Community of Shared Future for mankind”.

Conclusions.  The study of the analytical materials of the selected think tanks shows a   steady high  research interest in the development of the Eurasian space and political worldviews of the countries of the Eurasian continent. Think-tanks in the political system, in fact, perform the functions of subjects that generate, construct and broadcast political worldviews. In the modern realities of global turbulence and high entropy, the political worldviews of Eurasia acquire a  pronounced ideological actualization, as they become symbolic institutions in the global competitive field of confrontation of variety of worldviews.
Rethinking Approaches to Negotiation Training in Russia and other Countries
Authors: Shevchuk N. V.
Published: January 2024

The article is devoted to the problems of negotiation training and research of modern negotiation practices in Russia and abroad in the context of expanding traditional diplomatic tools through the active involvement of non-state actors in world political processes, as well as the use of “expert diplomacy” resources in international negotiations.

Aim . To identify current trends in the teaching of negotiations in Russia and the world, to show the features of modern negotiation practices in the context of new geopolitical realities.

Tasks. To analyze the role of negotiations in modern social, political and international processes. To review the latest research in the field of negotiations in the context of Western and non-Western scientific schools on negotiations.

Methods. The methods of empirical analysis, consistency, scientific discussion, informational and historical approaches are applied.

Results . The key features of modern scientific schools on negotiations are revealed. The specificity of non-Western research on negotiations is shown. The importance of taking into account national, religious, and cultural peculiarities of business communication in building successful negotiation processes is evaluated.

Conclusions . Along with the universalization of negotiation practice and the formation of a  unified negotiation  culture, there is a  pronounced trend towards combining negotiation skills based on classical strategies in the educational process, as well as mastering the knowledge and skills of intercultural communication, business etiquette and communication with representatives of various countries of the world.
Scientific and Educational Cooperation in the Caspian Region as a Factor of Social Sustainability and Integration
Authors: Baeva L. V.
Published: January 2024

The issues of sustainability of border regions and macro-regions are largely related to the level of cooperation and integration in the social sphere, including in the scientific and educational space. The Caspian region, as a  unique complex of states historically linked by economic, legal and socio-cultural processes, is an example where such cooperation is implemented in the activities of the Association of State Universities and Research Centers of the Caspian Countries (hereinafter —Association).

Aim  and tasks . The purpose of the study is to characterize scientific and educational cooperation in the international space of the Caspian region on the example of the Association.

Methods. The research methods are related to the possibilities of a   multifactorial integrated approach in assessing regional processes and the activities of an international association in its historical development and situational analysis.

Results . As the results, the directions of activity and forms of cooperation of the Association’s members that contribute to strengthening the sustainability of the region are presented. The main vectors of the organization’s development and difficulties that need to be overcome are identified.

Conclusions . In order to strengthen good-neighborly relations and partnership, the Association and the implemented practices of building multilateral relations by universities are of indisputable importance. These ties greatly contribute to the formation of a  culture of  understanding and respect between countries, recognition of their achievements, contribute to their development and mutual enrichment.
Methodology for Combating Extremism in Cyberspace: Experience of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Authors: Kirilenko V. P. , Khlutkov A. D. , Alekseev G. V.
Published: January 2024

The  studies of extremist discourse in cyberspace use set scientific methods to protect traditional spiritual values, such as state sovereignty, human rights and freedoms, historical and cultural heritage. The experience of the member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on the implementation of regional international agreements aimed at combating extremism should be applied in the organization of countering extremist crimes committed using digital technologies.

Aim . To characterize approaches to combating extremism in cyberspace within the SCO and to determine the methodology for assessing the degree of public danger of manifestations of extremism.

Methods. The study on extremism in SCO apply a  comparative legal  method when posing the problem of criminalization of extremist practices and use discourse analysis of the extremism in cyberspace problem for assessing the public danger of radical ideology.

Results. Three groups of methods are used in the fight against extremism: methods of legal regulation, methods of studying and assessing the public danger of extremist materials and methods of scientific research of extremism. Prohibitive legal regulation in cyberspace is applied to media content that, according to the conclusion of linguistic expertise, contains signs of extremist materials. The doctrinal basis for the legal assessment of the linguistic expertise of extremist materials is the socio-legal research conducted in the SCO member states.

Conclusions. The propaganda of extremism in cyberspace qualifies as an abuse of freedom of speech, since extremist ideology leads to terrorism. The SCO consensus on the need to combat extremism is based on a  scientific methods  system for radical ideology research, among which discourse analysis and narrative dialogue research will play an increasing role with the digital transformation.
New Conditions for the Development of the “Great Game” in the Arctic and Priorities of the Current Concept Foreign Policy of Russia
Authors: Kozmenko S. Yu. , Kozmenko A. S.
Published: January 2024

With the next expansion of NATO to the east, when Finland became the 31st  member of the alliance, the Arctic party of the “Great Game” began to unfold in addition to the European party, which continues today in Ukraine. These parties directly or indirectly cover the coast and waters of three Russian seas  — the Black, Baltic and Barents   — and logically fit into the global confrontation between maritime and continental civilizations, known as the geopolitical epic “The Great Game”. In the same year, 2023, a new Concept of Russian foreign policy was adopted, which especially highlights the Arctic among regional areas. This is how new conditions for the development of the Arctic are created against the backdrop of the Arctic party of the “Great Game”.

Aim . The purpose of the article is to identify the features of Russia’s positioning in the Arctic in new conditions/

Tasks. To achieve the formulated goal, the following tasks are being solved: to identify probable external challenges and threats to Russia in the Western Arctic and to propose measures to counter the latter.

Methods. The work uses the methodological approach of strategic planning in combination with the tools of spatial economics and the theory of new economic geography. This makes it possible to coordinate the target dominants of defense and economic activities in the Western Arctic in new geo-economic and political conditions.

Conclusions . The aggravation of the geopolitical situation on the sidelines of the “Great Game” now directly affects the Arctic, and the global confrontation between two civilizations has come directly to the western borders of Russia in the Arctic region   — this  is how a   direct threat to our country has formed.
Financial Support for Information Protection Measures: Problems and Solutions
Authors: Perminova E. A.
Published: January 2024

Aim .  Coverage of the problem of ensuring economic security in conditions of insufficient financing of information protection measures both from the state, which establishes requirements for the protection of restricted access information of various types, ranging from state secrets to personal data of citizens, and from organizations that implement these requirements.Tasks. Formation of proposals to overcome difficulties in the implementation of financial measures to ensure the protection of information in organizations in order to implement measures to ensure economic security.

Methods. In this paper, using the methods of factor, statistical and quantitative analysis, statistical information in the field of financing information protection measures is considered, the parameters of financing some measures are estimated based on open data presented in the Unified Information System in the field of procurement, as well as the provisions of legal acts of the Russian Federation in the field of information security and public-private partnership and an attempt has been made to prove the existence of problems in the financing of information protection measures.

Results . It is proved that ensuring the economic security of nuclear power plants (on the example of the Russian Federation) on the basis of financial support for information protection measures is one of the most pressing problems in the modern digital world. Every year, threats to the security of information systems are becoming more complex and sophisticated, requiring organizations and companies to make additional efforts and resources to effectively counter. Practical ways of solving the problem of financing information protection measures in order to ensure economic security are proposed, using both the possibility of expanding public-private partnership in this area and other measures that organizations can directly use.

Conclusions . Despite the need to ensure economic security, many organizations face financial difficulties in implementing information security measures. Limited budget funds, improper allocation of resources, inefficient financing strategy, difficulties in finding and purchasing effective Russian software and technical means of information protection in the conditions of sanctions impact on the Russian Federation – all these are obstacles to the successful provision of economic security.
International Cooperation of Member Nations of the CIS on Counteracting Cybercrime
Authors: Lepeshkina O. I.
Published: January 2024

Cybercrime   is  the   threat  to  national  and  international  informational  security.  The  objects  of cyberthreats are economics security, critical information structure, information state sovereignty. All states admit necessity to take effective measures for anti-cybercrime in this time. Such organizations, as Commonwealth of Independent States, Collective Security Treaty Organization, Shanghai Cooperation Organization are to take active measures on counteracting cybercrime.

Aim . The aim of this article is to define principal directions on effective counteracting cybercrime, including creation of law base on national, regional and international levels, measures for prevention cybercrime and development of international collaboration.

Tasks.  There are following tasks in this article: to define “cybercrime”, categories of cybercrime and measures for prevention cybercrime, to analyze experience of member nations of the CIS and world law mechanism for cybercrime control.

Methods.  There is necessity to define terminology in accordance with the international standards for cybercrime control.

Results . Member nations of the CIS are giving important attention to creation the law base for national and international security, and also Criminal Law about responsibility for cybercrime.

The Model Law “On counteracting cybercrime” was adopted by Interparliamentary Assembly of the CIS on 14 Aprile 2023, which  is the base of development of national legislation in sphere of cybercrime control.

On 30  July   2021 Russia was carry in General Assembly of the United Nations the Project of Convention United Nations Countering the use of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes for creation of international law mechanism for anti-cybercrime.

In the result of this research author is defined cybercrime and it’s variety in accordance with international standards, and also principal directions of counteracting cybercrime in contemporary period.

Conclusion. Implementation by member nations of the CIS of Model Law “On counteracting cybercrime” will allow unify national legislation and assist strengthening and extension international cooperation between these states on combating cybercrime.

There is necessity to adopt such complex Federal Law “On counteracting cybercrime” and the Strategy on cybersecurity in Russia.
Impacto del FONCODES en los emprendimientos rurales que cambian vidas en Perú
Authors: Wong Copaja Edgard Enrique , Marengo Murga Víctor Enrique , Nolazco Barraza Manuel Orlando
Published: January 2024

En la actualidad, el espíritu empresarial se considera un medio para que los gobiernos promuevan el desarrollo económico, social, productivo e incluso cultural de sus países, pero a pesar de los beneficios de esta tendencia, aún quedan muchos retos importantes que superar para que la contribución del espíritu empresarial sea realmente sostenible y eficaz. Jurado (2022)
Es donde el Fondo de Cooperación para el Desarrollo Social (FONCODES) identificó como problema a resolver, las limitadas oportunidades en el acceso a mercados locales de los hogares con economías de subsistencia que residen en centros poblados rurales de las zonas altoandinas y de selva. De esta manera, se busca solucionar como sus causas, el limitado conocimiento tecnológico de la producción familiar rural; la escasa capitalización de los activos familiares; el desconocimiento de mercados de provisión de insumos y servicios, y de destino de sus productos, a través de la implementación de emprendimientos rurales agrarios y no agrarios, cuyo público son los hogares rurales con economías de subsistencia de la sierra y selva del país, que se organizan y acceden a los recursos financieros de FONCODES mediante el modelo de Núcleo Ejecutor.
Del 2012 a agosto 2023, FONCODES financió 16,261 emprendimientos, siendo el monto financiado de S/ 169,700,250. Como principales resultados un 97% de los emprendimientos implementados estaban operativos y los usuarios de la selva incrementaron sus ingresos en 60.95 % y los de la sierra en 72.08 %, también el 45.59% de ERI participan en mercados ampliados; permitiendo la generación y/o preservación de 63,273 autoempleos familiares.
Foreign Women Writers in the Literary Criticism of Journals Zhenskoe Delo and Zhenskii Vestnik
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Sarycheva Kristina V.
Published: January 2024

The article deals with literary criticism about foreign female writers in the pro-feminist magazines Zhenskoe delo and Zhenskii vestnik in the aspect of constructing female role models. Articles by Zinaida Vengerova and Maria Tsebrikova published in Zhenskoe delo give examples of women influencing the development of society. At the same time, Vengerova considers the importance of women’s literary creativity on the example of the anti-war works of Bertha von Suttner, and Tsebrikova examines the types of literary heroines of George Eliot. Piotr Boborykin, whose essay on George Eliot was published in Zhenskoe delo, reduced the importance of women’s activities compared to men’s, guided by sterotypes about female and male behavior and characters. In the Zhenskii vestnik most of the articles on foreign literature belonged to E.V. Fuks. In many articles, on the example of the biographies of Matilda Serao, Neera, Alvilde Prydz, Maria Konopnicka, Selma Lagerlöf, and others, she constructs a model of a national woman writer who represents the image of the national character, the history of her country, the fate of fellow citizens and receives national recognition. In the articles reviewed, such characteristics as daydreaming, chastity, the ability to compassion, to raise children, which were traditionally attributed to the behavior of women, are transferred to their role as writers. The similarity in the understanding of female role in society and family in Tsebrikova and Fuks reveals similarities in that they both show how a woman successfully combines the traditional female roles of mother and wife with other roles.
Integrating Context of Literary Collections Zemlya (1908–1917) from the Perspective of Gender Studies
Authors:   Yuri Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov, Romaikina Iuliia S.
Published: January 2024

The article considers the integrating context of scandalous and trendy literary collections Zemlya (20 books, 1908–1917) using gender optics. The theme of sex and gender, the philosophical reflection on femininity by the male authors of the collections are represented via the image of the “new” woman, which is central and forms the internal context. The analysis of the literary works is complemented by the examination of the reviews written by the critics of the Silver Age. The reevaluation of moral and religious values in the works of the authors of Zemlya (L. Andreyev, A. Kuprin, M. Artsybashev, V. Vinnichenko, N. Krasheninnikov, E. Chirikov) influenced by the ideas of V. Solovyov, F. Nietzsche, and K. Marx is reflected in the hyperbolization or subversion of the normative concepts of femininity: a woman is either idolized as the incarnation of the Eternal Feminine, the Virgin savior of the world, or is reduced to the position of a female predator, which is guided only by sexual instinct. Of particular interest are images of rebel women: “intelligent” prostitutes and revolutionary superwomen.
Navigating Faith and Feminism: Islami.co’s Countering-Narrative to Anti-feminism Discourses in Indonesia
Authors: Siswanti Hanifa Paramitha , Eni Maryani  , Ute Lies Siti Khadijah
Published: January 2024

Anti-feminism is a movement that is more opposed to reaffirming, maintaining, and increasing the subordination of women by patriarchal forces. For this movement, feminist thinking can lead to deviant actions because these thoughts are not in accordance with religious teachings. The group then uses digital media channels to create anti-feminism narratives which are published on Islamic faith-based information websites. The purpose of this study is to reveal how the representation of feminism in Islami.co media acts as a counter-narrative against anti-feminism discourse echoed by other Islamic groups. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach. The data collection technique was a literature study of documents from various references and the results of media analysis of Islami.co. The data analysis method used is the framing analysis model of William Gamson and Andre Modgliani which is elaborated with the perspective of Representation Theory by Stuart Hall. The result of the study shows that Islami.co is a digital media counter-narratives against anti-feminist discourse. The representation of feminism in this media is interpreted as part of the struggle of Islam in forming the spirit of justice for all mankind. Islami.co packs facts and clarifies the counter-narrative of anti-feminism discourse through authentic sources such as the Qur’an and hadith as well as various arguments that rely on empirical data. This effort is not just for creating justice and equality, but also as a form of obedience to what is commanded by Islam.
Navigating "Wicked Problems" in Public Policy: The Power and Promise of Using SHAMROQ's Transdisciplinary Approach to Find Regulatory Text Patterns – A Mixed Method Study
Authors: Cook Patrick , Mengel Susan , Parameswaran Siva
Published: January 2024

In an era marked by significant public policy challenges, including climate change, public health, and economic inequality, traditional bureaucratic or technocratic methods prove increasingly inadequate. These so-called "wicked problems," characterized by their complexity and resistance to simple solutions, require more dynamic, inclusive approaches, that transcend jurisdictional boundaries. Embracing these approaches, we extend SHAMROQ, a novel transdisciplinary approach that combines Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Linguistics, and Logic to extract, classify, and model deontic expressions from regulatory texts. This mixed-method study examines three CFR titles: Title 16 Commercial Practices, Title 45 Public Welfare, and Title 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations Systems, with an emphasis on the distribution of deontic expressions and identifying challenges in regulatory text. The results, supported by a chi-square test of independence with a highly significant p-value < .001 , show a strong association between deontic expression types and CFR Titles. This research also provides deeper insights into regulatory language complexity by broadening the analysis across CFR Titles 16, 45, and 48. Title 16 features diverse permissions and obligations, reflecting commercial law's complexity. Title 45 uses strict directives like 'must' and 'shall' for public welfare compliance, while Title 48 focuses on obligatory terms for federal acquisition, aligning with procurement demands. Such insights can inform future research and practical applications in regulatory analytics, compliance, and public policy.
Understanding Heritage of Early Modernist Sanatorium Architecture: Salutogenic Design, Healing Effects of Nature, Memory, and Impact on the Spirit of Place
Authors: Doğan Huriye Armağan , Grazuleviciute-Vileniske Indre , Liočaitė-Raubickienė Monika
Published: January 2024

Patrimonialization of the 20th century modernist heritage has been gaining pace in recent decades. Modernist buildings of different typologies are being viewed and analyzed as heritage embodying the ideas and spirit of time of the modern movement. Healthcare facilities, including sanatorium buildings, are not an exception. However, understanding this recent heritage raises numerous complexities and contradictions, such as space vs/and particular place, international, universal vs/and local, personal memories vs/and collective memories, local place-related memories vs/and non-local memories. This article aims to contribute to the comprehensive understanding and interpretation of early modernist tuberculosis sanatoria buildings as cultural heritage by demonstrating valuable aspects of early modernist sanatoria architecture and their preservation and continuity pathways via memory and place and their interconnections.
State funded pension schemes in the Baltic states: assets and return analysis
Authors:   Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Mazure Gunita ,   Latvia
Published: January 2024

The Baltic States have a three-tier pension system. Pillar II is the state funded pension scheme in which contributions are made automatically from an employee’s gross salary as part of social contributions. The contributions to Pillar II state funded pension schemes may be invested in several pension plans with different risk ratios of which three types are the most common: active, balanced and conservative ones. The accumulation of funds and consequently a partial amount of an old-age pension depends on the chosen pension plan and the manager of funds. The research aim is to assess the operation efficiency of the state funded pension schemes in the Baltic States. The research mainly employs and provides the analysis on the statistical data on the value and return of assets and number of Pillar II scheme participants. Theoretical discussion is built upon the use of scientific publications by means of monographic descriptive method, correlation and regression analyses as well as the methods of analysis and synthesis. In Latvia, 25.62% on average of all state funded pension plans participants have chosen conservative strategy, while only 8.36% on average have chosen this strategy in Lithuania. In Estonia (75.49%) and Lithuania (69.13%), the majority of assets are accumulated in the balanced strategy pension plans. The research results show that pension plans have positive return in long-term; though, sharp fluctuations and negative return might be demonstrated in short-term. Both in Lithuania and Latvia exists a negative correlation between Pillar II pension schemes and inflation, i.e. the return of a pension scheme decreases with the increase of inflation meaning that inflation alongside with other economic and political factors might be considered as a factor affecting the return of pension schemes.
The effects of medium nutritional profile on Bacillus sp. Par 3 plant-growth promoting and biocontrol activity against Botrytis cinerea
Authors: Dujkovic Tatjana , Pajcin Ivana , Vlajkov Vanja , Sovljanski Olja , Markov Sinisa , Loc Marta , Grahovac Mila , Grahovac Jovana
Published: January 2024

Substantial agricultural losses resulting from plant diseases caused by
different plant pathogens are one of the worldwide challenges today. Among
these, Botrytis cinerea, responsible for gray mold disease, stands out for
its capacity to devastate significant quantities of diverse valuable crops.
Utilization of biocontrol agents for suppressing phytopathogens has become
imperative, and bacteria from the genus Bacillus hold an immense potential
due to their rapid replication rate, resistance to adverse environmental
conditions, enhanced effectiveness in promoting plant growth and
broad-spectrum activity. The objective of this study was to determine the
best sources of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus in cultivation media with
the aim of maximizing both antimicrobial activity against B. cinerea and
plantgrowth-promoting (PGP) potential during the early stages of cucumber
plant development, exhibited by Bacillus sp. isolate Par 3. Antimicrobial
activity was tested using the well diffusion method. The influence of
Bacillus sp. isolate Par 3 on plant germination was tested on cucumber
seeds. The largest inhibition zones were achieved in two cases, with 1)
sucrose as carbon source, ammonium nitrate as nitrogen source, and
diammonium hydrogen phosphate as phosphorus source and 2) glycerol as carbon
source, ammonium nitrate as nitrogen source and dipotassium hydrogen
phosphate as phosphorus source. Seeds treated with a culture liquid of
Bacillus sp. isolate Par 3 using the optimized medium exhibited the best
results in terms of cucumber germination percentage (100%), root length
(53.09 mm) and shoot length (13.26 mm). Bacillus sp. Par 3 isolate was
identified as Bacillus subtilis using 16S rRNA gene sequencing. The results
of this study underscore the significance of media optimization for the
production of biocontrol agents, taking into account both antimicrobial
efficacy and PGP characteristics.
Impact of neem cake amendment in the casing soil on control of Trichoderma aggressivum Samuels & W. Gams and Lycoriella ingenua (Dufour) and mushroom yield
Authors: Drobnjakovic Tanja , Lukovic Jelena , Milijasevic-Marcic Svetlana , Todorovic Biljana , Stepanovic Milos , Potocnik Ivana , Rekanovic Emil
Published: January 2024

The study was focused on improvement of the integrated management strategy
against green mould disease agent Trichoderma aggressivum Samuels & Gams and
mushroom fly Lycoriella ingenua (Dufour) as pests of the white button
mushroom Agaricus bisporus (Lange) Imbach. The impact of neem cake amendment
in casing soil on regulation of the abundance of mushroom sciarid fly
adults, efficacy in controlling the green mould disease agent, and mushroom
yield was evaluated. Casing soil was supplemented with different
concentrations of neem cake: 1, 2.5, 5, 10 and 15%. Neem cake added as a
supplement to casing soil at a rate of 2.5% reduced the number of mushroom
fly adults by 83.93% and green mould disease incidence by 59.6% in
comparison to the control. No adverse effect on mushroom formation, yield
and quality of fruiting bodies was observed at that concentration. Amendment
of 2.5% neem cake in the casing soil could be recommended for application in
mushroom production to control L. ingenua and symptoms of green mould
disease without negative impact on mushroom yield.
Basınçlı Kap Çeliklerin MAG Kaynak Yöntemi Kullanılarak Birleştirilmesi ve Mekanik Özelliklerinin Araştırılması
Authors: Yalçın Ferhat , Yıldırım Mehmet Serkan , Kaya Yakup
Published: January 2024

Bu çalışmada, çoğunlukla basınçlı kap üretiminde kullanılmakta olan P265GH ve P355NH çelikler MAG kaynağı uygulanarak birleştirilmiştir. Elde edilen birleştirmelerin kaynak bölgelerinde, gözle (VT), radyografik (RT) ve ultrasonik (UT) muayeneler ile optik mikroskop, mikrosertlik, çekme, çentik darbe ve eğme incelemeleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Gözle muayene uygulamalarında tolerans dışı herhangi bir hata oluşumu tespit edilememiştir. Ayrıca radyografik ve ultrasonik olarak yapılan incelemelerde kaynaklı numunelerde herhangi bir süreksizlik tespit edilmemiştir. Yapılan mikroyapı incelemelerinde ısı akış yönünde yönelen iri ve kolonsol yapılı kaynak metali tanelerinin oluşumu görülmüştür. Ayrıca yapılan mikrosertlik ölçümlerinde en yüksek sertlik değerinin elde edildiği yer kaynak metali olup onu sırasıyla ITAB ve ana malzeme takip etmiştir. Tüm çekme testlerinde boyun verme ve kopma ana malzemeden sünek olarak gerçekleşmiştir. Gerçekleştirilen çentik darbe testlerinde ITAB bölgesinin darbe tokluğu değerinin kaynak metaline göre daha yüksek olduğu belirlenmiştir. Eğme testlerinde ise kaynaklı numunelerde gözle görülür bir hata tespit edilmemiştir.
Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns on the education and mental health of physiotherapy students in France: a descriptive cross-sectional study with national online survey
Authors: Delafontaine Arnaud , Saiydoun Gabriel , Vallée Maxime , Fabeck Laurent , Sarhan François-Régis , Rulleau Thomas , Gautier Sylvain , Pinsault Nicolas
Published: January 2024

Objective: To determine the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic and lockdowns on the mental health status, training, perceptions of the physiotherapy profession, and career plans of French physiotherapy students.
Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted, representing the first and only survey of its kind, using a national online survey.
Subjects: A total of 2678 French physiotherapy students participated in the study.
Methods: Mental health status was assessed using the validated French versions of established depression, anxiety, and insomnia scales.
Results: The survey revealed that female sex, age below 21 years, living alone, and having a psychiatric history or COVID-19 risk factors were associated with more severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, and insomnia in the surveyed students. In addition, stress, anxiety, and depression induced by the COVID-19 crisis were linked to apprehension about continuing practical training in physiotherapy. These factors also affected students’ perceptions of the profession and the initially envisioned mode of practice, particularly among fifth-year students (odds ratio (OR) = 2.25, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) = (1.69, 2.99), p < 0.001). Notably, the pandemic significantly reduced the desire of these students to pursue a career as physiotherapists (adjusted OR (aOR) 1.41 (1.06, 1.86)).
Conclusion: French physiotherapy students, especially those in their fifth year, have experienced significant impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting their mental health, education, perceptions of the physiotherapy profession, and career plans.
Food and Feeding Habits of Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) in Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu
Authors: Arunachalam Veeramani
Published: January 2024

The cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) is a cosmopolitan species of heron (family Ardeidae) and they are found in the tropics, subtropics and warm temperate zones. The cattle egret and grazing cattle in close association is a classic example of commensalism. Their feeding habitats include seasonally flooded grasslands, pastures, farmlands, wetlands and rice. They often accompany cattle or other large mammals, catching insect and small vertebrate prey disturbed by these animals. This study is a first attempt in the Cauvery delta region where the abundance and distribution of cattle egrets which are common. The study was conducted in the villages such as Thugili and Kanjanur which are situated in Thiruvidaimaruthur Taluk of Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. The methods used for this study was direct observation involves following the birds early in the morning between 7. 00 am and 10.00 am and 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm in the evening. The observation was made on birds for feeding directly on the field. Samples of the food material eaten by the birds were collected for further observation. It fed mainly on arthropods species such as grasshoppers, cricket, catterpillers, flies, termites, ants, rarely on ticks and spiders and very rarely on plants which makes the bird to be an omnivorous. The diet of cattle egret reveals that order Orthopteran insects were the highest percentage (33.33%). This study recommends that all efforts should be taken to reduce further decline in the population of this birds so as to improve its conservation status in the environment.
A Case Report of Association between Canine Hypothyroidism and Diabetes
Authors: Errante Paolo Ruggero
Published: January 2024

Hypothyroidism is the most common hormonal disorder in dogs because of the low production of the hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) by the thyroid gland. The main cause of hypothyroidism in adult dogs is primary hypothyroidism associated with destruction of the thyroid gland in lymphocytic or autoimmune thyroiditis, followed by idiopathic thyroid degeneration or idiopathic follicular atrophy. Dogs affected by hypothyroidism may develop diabetes mellitus due to the propensity for the development of other endocrine diseases associated with the immune-mediated attack against cellular antigens associated with endocrine system. In this case report, an eleven-year-old male Lhasa Apso was presented to the clinical facility with signs of apathy, anorexia and non-pruritic bilateral symmetric alopecia that extended to the tip of the tail but sparing the head and limbs. Other clinical manifestations included polyuria, polydipsia, and bilateral cataracts. The animal was submitted to the blood count, T4, T3, TSH dosage, biochemical tests, and imaging tests (cervical and abdominal ultrasonography). Exam results demonstrate the presence of hypothyroidism and diabetes mellitus. Since hypothyroidism corresponds to the most common endocrine disorder in dogs, and they are prone to the development of diabetes mellitus, the veterinarian must be aware of the clinical manifestations of these diseases.
Dramatic Clinical and Ultrasound Outcomes Post PlateletRich Plasma for Recalcitrant Chronic Mid-Portion Achilles Tendinopathy: Case Report
Authors: Mubark Hassan
Published: January 2024

Chronic Achilles tendinosis with or without tendon tear is a common form of tendon degenerative pathology that is hard to treat with traditional approaches including oral anti-inflammatory medicine, physical therapy, and shock-wave treatment. corticosteroid injection could lead to tendon rupture, thus if conservative management fails then surgery is a last resort. This article presents a middle-female, who suffered Achilles tendinopathy symptoms for over 20 years, affecting her daily activity and sports life. She had tendon nodule clinically. Ultrasound scan (USS) showed diffuse thickening of the Achilles tendon at the mid-portion of the maximal sagittal diameter of 10 mm without a tendon tear. She failed conservative management, physiotherapy, and shock wave therapy. She elected for a single trial of investigational USS-guided platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. She improved gradually by returning to completely normal daily activities and running/sprinting after one year of PRP therapy. Her tendon nodule resolved clinically, and a repeat USS showed reduced diffuse thickening of the Achilles tendon at the midportion of the maximal sagittal diameter down to 7mm suggestive of the healing process. Thanks to the regenerative restoration power of the growth factors and signalling proteins in platelets that stimulate the internal mesenchymal stem cells to promote the healing process. We recommend a comprehensive randomized control trial to approve those findings and standardization of the PRP technique, trusting regenerative medicine to develop as a mainstream therapy in several musculoskeletal pathologies, particularly in degenerative conditions and resistant injuries.
The Effect of Compensation Suitability, Situational Leadership Style, Effectiveness of the Supervisory Board and Tri Hita Karana Culture on The Tendency of Fraud in LPD
Authors: Rasmini Ni Ketut
Published: January 2024

The tendency of fraud in LPD during the Covid-19 Pandemic is often caused by several factors. Based on this, this study aims to analyze the effect of compensation suitability, situational leadership style, effectiveness of the supervisory board, and Tri Hita Karana culture on the tendency of fraud in LPD in the era of the Covid-19 Pandemic. The study was conducted with the object of LPD in Gianyar Regency, because it refers to Bali Province LPLPD data which shows indications of the highest level of health problems in Gianyar Regency. Samples were taken by the Slovin method, from 270 populations 161 LPD samples were obtained. Data were collected by survey method and using respondents from management, supervisory board, and employees of the finance department in each LPD sample. Of the 483 questionnaires distributed, 385 (79.71%) were returned and 377 were used (97.92%). Data were analyzed using Multiple Regression Test. The test results showed that the effectiveness of the supervisory board, situational leadership style, and Tri Hita Karana culture had a negative and negative effect on the tendency of fraud in LPD in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era, while the suitability of compensation did not affect the tendency of fraud in LPD in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era. This shows the importance of the role of supervisory bodies, situational leadership style and Tri Hita Karana culture in fraud prevention in LPD.
The Influence of Brand Ambassadors and Promotions on Purchase Decisions Through Brand Image as an Intervening Variable in Tokopedia E-Marketplace in East Java
Authors: Mauludi AC Ali , Haryanti Nik , Putri In'am Nabila Klisty
Published: January 2024

This research was motivated by the rapid growth of e-commerce in Indonesia in 2019, which placed the country as the leader with 78% growth, followed by Mexico with 59%. In this context, several factors are of concern, including the role of brand ambassadors, promotion, and brand image. The main purpose of this study is to measure the direct and indirect influence of brand ambassadors and promotions on purchasing decisions through intervening variables, namely brand image, especially on the Tokopedia e-marketplace platform in East Java, Indonesia. This research is a type of comparative causal research with a quantitative approach. The population in this study is users of the Tokopedia e-marketplace application in the East Java region, with a sample of 100 respondents. The primary data collection method was carried out through the distribution of questionnaires through various social media. The collected data is then analyzed using multiple linear regression methods. The main results of the study show that brand ambassadors and promotions have a significant influence on consumer purchasing decisions through brand image on the Tokopedia e-marketplace platform. Brand ambassadors who have strong credibility and influence can help build positive consumer perceptions of the brand and products it represents. Meanwhile, promotions also play an important role in influencing consumers' purchasing decisions by providing special offers and other incentives. The results of this study provide new insights for e-commerce companies in developing effective marketing strategies to increase consumer satisfaction and business growth in today's digital era.
The Effectiveness of Virtual Reality in Mathematics for SPLDV Material
Authors: Komang Elik Mahayani  , Ketut Agustini  , I Gde Wawan Sudatha
Published: January 2024

The lack of learning media and teacher creativity in implementing mathematics learning results in a lack of students' understanding and enthusiasm in learning mathematics. This research aims to analyze the design, feasibility, effectiveness and response of teachers and students in implementing virtual reality learning based on case-based learning in class VIII mathematics subjects. The research uses the Dick and Carey development model. The research subjects consisted of two content experts, one instructional design expert, one learning media expert, three individual test students, nine small group test students, and thirty-two field test students. The data collection methods used were interviews, questionnaires, tests and documentation. The data analysis techniques used are quantitative descriptive analysis, inferential statistical analysis (t-test), and N-Gain test. The content expert test results showed very high validity based on Gregory's validity. The expert test found, the score percentage is considered very good. Based on the t-test calculation, the significance value (Sig. 2-tailed) of 0.000 is smaller than 0.05 (p > 0.05), rejecting the null hypothesis (H0) and accepting the alternative hypothesis (Ha). So, it can be concluded that there is a significant difference in learning outcomes before and after using virtual reality based on case-based learning. The N-Gain calculation produces a score of 0.741, which indicates a high category so it can be concluded that the use of virtual reality learning based on case-based learning is effective in improving student learning outcomes in class VIII mathematics subjects.
Science Learning E-Module for Fourth Grade Elementary School Students
Authors: Oni Rianti  , Simamora Alexander Hamonangan
Published: January 2024

The background to this research development is the lack of use or provision of teaching materials or learning resources to support the science learning process and to improve student learning outcomes. Lack of increased student learning outcomes due to the lack of learning resources used. Therefore this study aims to development of e-modules with a natural science contextual approach in order to improve learning outcomes. This type of research uses the ADDIE model development (analyze, design, development, implementation, evaluation). Data collection methods used are questionnaires, pre-test and post-test. Data analysis techniques using descriptive qualitative analysis, quantitative and inferential statistics. The results showed that the developed e-module is valid with the validity results obtained from the review of learning content experts by 97% with very good predicate, 90.90% learning media expert with very good predicate, 91.66% learning design expert with very good predicate good, individual trials 95.51% with very good predicate, small group trials 96.15% with very good predicates and field tests 95.74% with very good predicates. Then the results of the effectiveness of developing e-modules with a contextual approach to science subjects showed that there were differences in student learning outcomes after and before using the learning e-module.