bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Integrative profiling of metabolome and transcriptome of skeletal muscle after acute exercise intervention in mice
Authors: Ye Xing , Liu Renyi , Qiao Zhixian , Chai Xiaocui , Wang Yan
Published: October 2023

This study aims to explore the molecular regulatory mechanisms of acute exercise in the skeletal muscle of mice. Male C57BL/6 mice were randomly assigned to the control group, and the exercise group, which were sacrificed immediately after an acute bout of exercise. The study was conducted to investigate the metabolic and transcriptional profiling in the quadriceps muscles of mice. The results demonstrated the identification of 34 differentially expressed metabolites (DEMs), with 28 upregulated and 6 downregulated, between the two groups. Metabolic pathway analysis revealed that these DEMs were primarily enriched in several, including the citrate cycle, propanoate metabolism, and lysine degradation pathways. In addition, the results showed a total of 245 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), with 155 genes upregulated and 90 genes downregulated. KEGG analysis indicated that these DEGs were mainly enriched in various pathways such as ubiquitin mediated proteolysis and FoxO signaling pathway. Furthermore, the analysis revealed significant enrichment of DEMs and DEGs in signaling pathways such as protein digestion and absorption, ferroptosis signaling pathway. In summary, the identified multiple metabolic pathways and signaling pathways were involved in the exercise-induced physiological regulation of skeletal muscle, such as the TCA cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, protein digestion and absorption, the FoxO signaling pathway, ubiquitin mediated proteolysis, ferroptosis signaling pathway, and the upregulation of KLF-15, FoxO1, MAFbx, and MuRF1 expression could play a critical role in enhancing skeletal muscle proteolysis.
Odors modulate color appearance
Authors: Ward Ryan J. , Ashraf Maliha , Wuerger Sophie , Marshall Alan
Published: October 2023

Our brain constantly combines multisensory information from our surrounding environment. Odors for instance are often perceived with visual cues; these sensations interact to form our own subjective experience. This integration process can have a profound impact on the resulting experience and can alter our subjective reality. Crossmodal correspondences are the consistent associations between stimulus features in different sensory modalities. These correspondences are presumed to be bidirectional in nature and have been shown to influence our perception in a variety of different sensory modalities. Vision is dominant in our multisensory perception and can influence how we perceive information in our other senses, including olfaction. We explored the effect that different odors have on human color perception by presenting olfactory stimuli while asking observers to adjust a color patch to be devoid of hue (neutral gray task). We found a shift in the perceived neutral gray point to be biased toward warmer colors. Four out of five of our odors also trend toward their expected crossmodal correspondences. For instance, when asking observers to perform the neutral gray task while presenting the smell of cherry, the perceptually achromatic stimulus was biased toward a red-brown. Using an achromatic adjustment task, we were able to demonstrate a small but systematic effect of the presence of odors on human color perception.
Reliability of on-line visual feedback influences learning of continuous motor task of healthy young adults
Authors: Bernardo Marie , Blandin Yannick , Casiez Géry , Scotto Cécile R.
Published: October 2023

A continuous task was used to determine how the reliability of on-line visual feedback during acquisition impacts motor learning. Participants performed a right hand pointing task of a repeated sequence with a visual cursor that was either reliable, moderately unreliable, or largely unreliable. Delayed retention tests were administered 24 h later, as well as intermanual transfer tests (performed with the left hand). A visuospatial transfer test was performed with the same targets’ sequence (same visuospatial configuration) while a motor transfer test was performed with the visual mirror of the targets’ sequence (same motor patterns). Results showed that pointing was slower and long-term learning disrupted in the largely unreliable visual cursor condition, compared with the reliable and moderately unreliable conditions. Also, analysis of transfers revealed classically better performance on visuospatial transfer than on motor transfer for the reliable condition. However, here we first show that such difference disappears when the cursor was moderately or largely unreliable. Interestingly, these results indicated a difference in the type of sequence coding, depending on the reliability of the on-line visual feedback. This recourse to mixed coding opens up interesting perspectives, as it is known to promote better learning of motor sequences.
Negative first impression judgements of autistic children by non-autistic adults
Authors: Boucher Troy Q. , Lukacs Julia N. , Scheerer Nichole E. , Iarocci Grace
Published: October 2023

Introduction

Although autism inclusion and acceptance has increased in recent years, autistic people continue to face stigmatization, exclusion, and victimization. Based on brief 10-second videos, non-autistic adults rate autistic adults less favourably than they rate non-autistic adults in terms of traits and behavioural intentions. In the current study, we extended this paradigm to investigate the first impressions of autistic and non-autistic children by non-autistic adult raters and examined the relationship between the rater's own characteristics and bias against autistic children.

Method

Segments of video recorded interviews from 15 autistic and 15 non-autistic children were shown to 346 undergraduate students in audio with video, audio only, video only, transcript, or still image conditions. Participants rated each child on a series of traits and behavioural intentions toward the child, and then completed a series of questionnaires measuring their own social competence, autistic traits, quantity and quality of past experiences with autistic people, and explicit autism stigma.

Results

Overall, autistic children were rated more negatively than non-autistic children, particularly in conditions containing audio. Raters with higher social competence and explicit autism stigma rated autistic children more negatively, whereas raters with more autistic traits and more positive past experiences with autistic people rated autistic children more positively.

Discussion

These rapid negative judgments may contribute to the social exclusion experienced by autistic children. The findings indicate that certain personal characteristics may be related to more stigmatised views of autism and decreased willingness to interact with the autistic person. The implications of the findings are discussed in relation to the social inclusion and well-being of autistic people.
The effect of health insurance coverage on antenatal care utilizations in Ethiopia: evidence from national survey
Authors: Merga Bedasa Taye , Raru Temam Beshir , Deressa Alemayehu , Regassa Lemma Demissie , Gamachu Mulugeta , Negash Belay , Birhanu Abdi , Turi Ebisa , Ayana Galana Mamo
Published: October 2023

Background

About three-fourths of maternal near-miss events and two-fifths of the risk of neonatal mortality can be reduced by having at least one antenatal visit. Several studies have identified potential factors related to maternal health seeking behavior. However, the association between health insurance membership and antenatal care utilization was not well investigated in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study was aimed at assessing the effect of health insurance coverage on antenatal care use in Ethiopia.

Methods

The study utilized data from the 2019 Ethiopia Mini Demographic and Health Survey (EMDHS). The analysis included a weighted sample of 3,919 women who gave birth in the last five years. A logistic regression model was employed to assess the association between antenatal care use and health insurance coverage and other covariates. The results were presented as adjusted odds ratios (AOR) at a 95% confidence interval (CI). Statistical significance was declared at a p-value <0.05 in all analyses.

Results

Antenatal care was used by 43% (95% CI: 41.46 to 44.56%) of Ethiopian women. Those with health insurance coverage had higher odds of antenatal care use than those without health insurance coverage. Women were 33% more likely to use antenatal care (ANC) if they were covered by health insurance. Age, Media access, marital status, education status, wealth index, and economic regions were also factors associated with antenatal care utilizations.

Conclusions

According to our findings, less than half of Ethiopian women had four or more antenatal care visits. Health insurance membership, respondent age, media access, marital status, education status, wealth index, and economic region were factors associated with antenatal care utilization. Improving health insurance, women's economic empowerment, and education coverage are critical determinants of antenatal care utilization.
Transforming food systems: a gendered perspective on local agricultural innovation in Cuba
Authors: Benítez Fernández Bárbara , Nelson Erin , Crespo Morales Anaisa , Ortiz Pérez Rodobaldo , Acosta Roca Rosa , Cárdenas Travieso Regla María
Published: October 2023

Compared to many countries, Cuba has made significant progress in advancing women's rights and gender equity; however, disparities remain. In the country's rural communities and agricultural sector, women continue to face barriers to equal participation and recognition for the value of their work. This case study shares the story of gender equity efforts that have been conducted within the framework of a broader development project—the Project to Strengthen a System of Innovation in Local Agricultural Development (PIAL, for its initials in Spanish). PIAL began in 2001 as a participatory plant-breeding initiative aimed at increasing the genetic diversity of key crops such as maize and beans. Over the course of two decades, the project's goals expanded to include an emphasis on increasing women's participation. In the beginning, those efforts focused on including women in the participatory plant-breeding activities, which enabled them to prioritize traits they cared about such as grain texture, cooking speed, and taste in the selection process. Over time, the participatory nature of the PIAL methodology empowered women to identify and pursue capacity-building in other areas of local agricultural innovation. While PPB remained central to PIAL, women also chose to pursue opportunities in seed bank management, leadership training, and small-scale farm-based entrepreneurship. The results of the PIAL work on gender have included not just more inclusive plant breeding, but also important economic improvements for rural women as they have been able to diversify their livelihoods, and social change as they have gained confidence and recognition as leaders in their households, communities, and beyond.
Degrees of change: the promise of anti-racist assessment
Authors: Green Melissa , Malcolm Claire
Published: October 2023

Assessment practices in Higher Education remain beholden to the twin pillars of neoliberal economic orthodoxy and White supremacy. The former has given rise to the modularization and commodification of education, wherein student performance is measured according to narrow and often meaningless metrics that foster and maintain ineffective assessment mechanisms. The latter imbues those metrics with a deference to, and valorization of, “Whiteness” as a marker of success, and this manifests in persistent awarding gaps across the sector. Critical Race Theory elucidates the ways in which the “banking model” of education and assessment is implicated in a history of colonial oppression that underpins contemporary experiences of marginalization for racially minoritized students. Furthermore, the rapid proliferation of Artificial Intelligence programs is now throwing into sharp relief the fact that traditional forms of assessment are no longer functional even on their own flawed terms. The authors argue that, at this critical juncture, Anti-Racist assessment, which not only exposes and problematizes racism itself but also embeds formative feedback, drafting, collaboration, and creativity into assessment practices, offers a practical solution that can reconceptualize ‘academic excellence’ and help to identify and support a different kind of ‘good student’, reshaping the employability agenda as a force for good and reclaiming the democratizing potential of Higher Education.
Should Physicians Be Permitted to Refuse Follow-Up Care to Patients Who Have Received an Organ Transplant Through Organ Trafficking?
Authors: Takimoto Yoshiyuki
Published: October 2023

In 2018, the Istanbul Declaration stated that organ transplantation via organ trafficking is a crime. Since then, the number of medical institutions in Japan who refuse follow-up care to patients who have undergone unethical organ transplantation overseas has been gradually increasing. Deterring transplant tourism involving organ trafficking is an issue that must be addressed by the government, medical institutions, and individual physicians. The refusal of medical institutions and individual physicians to provide follow-up care after organ transplantation may challenge the idea of the incompatibility thesis; moreover, it may be ethically justified in the context of conscientious objection if it is based on the belief of deterring transplant tourism instead of punitive motives or a reluctance to support a criminal activity. However, conscientious objection based on a belief in fair transplantation care is conditional; according to the compromise approach, it is limited to particular conditions, such as that the patient’s medical state does not require urgent care and that the patient is reasonably able to receive follow-up care at another institution.
Relative Risks of Adverse Perinatal Outcomes in Three Australian Communities Exposed to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: Data Linkage Study
Authors: Law Hsei Di , Randall Deborah A. , Armstrong Bruce K. , D’este Catherine , Lazarevic Nina , Hosking Rose , Smurthwaite Kayla S. , Trevenar Susan M. , Lucas Robyn M. , Clements Archie C. A. , Kirk Martyn D. , Korda Rosemary J.
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Firefighting foams containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have caused environmental contamination in several Australian residential areas, including Katherine in the Northern Territory (NT), Oakey in Queensland (Qld), and Williamtown in New South Wales (NSW). We examined whether the risks of adverse perinatal outcomes were higher in mothers living in these exposure areas than in selected comparison areas without known contamination. Methods: We linked residential addresses in exposure areas to addresses collected in the jurisdictional Perinatal Data Collections of the NT (1986–2017), Qld (2007–2018), and NSW (1994–2018) to select all pregnancies from mothers who gave birth while living in these areas. We also identified one comparison group for each exposure area by selecting pregnancies where the maternal address was in selected comparison areas. We examined 12 binary perinatal outcomes and three growth measurements. For each exposure area, we estimated relative risks (RRs) of adverse outcomes and differences in means of growth measures, adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics and other potential confounders. Results: We included 16,970 pregnancies from the NT, 4654 from Qld, and 7475 from NSW. We observed elevated risks of stillbirth in Oakey (RR = 2.59, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.25 to 5.39) and of postpartum haemorrhage (RR = 1.94, 95% CI 1.13 to 3.33) and pregnancy-induced hypertension (RR = 1.88, 95% CI 1.30 to 2.73) in Williamtown. The risks of other perinatal outcomes were not materially different from those in the relevant comparison areas or were uncertain due to small numbers of events. Conclusions: There was limited evidence for increased risks of adverse perinatal outcomes in mothers living in areas with PFAS contamination from firefighting foams. We found higher risks of some outcomes in individual areas, but these were not consistent across all areas under study and could have been due to chance, bias, or confounding.
CMKG: Construction Method of Knowledge Graph for Image Recognition
Authors: Chen Lijun , Li Jingcan , Cai Qiuting , Han Xiangyu , Ma Yunqian , Xie Xia
Published: October 2023

With the continuous development of artificial intelligence technology and the exponential growth in the number of images, image detection and recognition technology is becoming more widely used. Image knowledge management is extremely urgent. The data source of a knowledge graph is not only the text and structured data but also the visual or auditory data such as images, video, and audio. How to use multimodal information to build an information management platform is a difficult problem. In this paper, a method is proposed to construct the result of image recognition as a knowledge graph. First of all, based on the improvement in the BlendMASK algorithm, the hollow convolution kernel is added. Secondly, the effect of image recognition and the relationships between all kinds of information are analyzed. Finally, the image knowledge graph is constructed by using the relationship between the image entities. The contributions of this paper are as follows. (1) The hollow convolution kernel is added to reduce the loss from extracting feature information from high-level feature images. (2) In this paper, a method is proposed to determine the relationship between entities by dividing the recognition results of entities in an image with a threshold, which makes it possible for the relationships between images to be interconnected. The experimental results show that this method improves the accuracy and F1 value of the image recognition algorithm. At the same time, the method achieves integrity in the construction of a multimodal knowledge graph.
Atmospheric Thermodynamic Profiling through the Use of a Micro-Pulse Raman Lidar System: Introducing the Compact Raman Lidar MARCO
Authors: Di Girolamo Paolo , Franco Noemi , Di Paolantonio Marco , Summa Donato , Dionisi Davide
Published: October 2023

It was for a long time believed that lidar systems based on the use of high-repetition micro-pulse lasers could be effectively used to only stimulate atmospheric elastic backscatter echoes, and thus were only exploited in elastic backscatter lidar systems. Their application to stimulate rotational and roto-vibrational Raman echoes, and consequently, their exploitation in atmospheric thermodynamic profiling, was considered not feasible based on the technical specifications possessed by these laser sources until a few years ago. However, recent technological advances in the design and development of micro-pulse lasers, presently achieving high UV average powers (1–5 W) and small divergences (0.3–0.5 mrad), in combination with the use of large aperture telescopes (0.3–0.4 m diameter primary mirrors), allow one to presently develop micro-pulse laser-based Raman lidars capable of measuring the vertical profiles of atmospheric thermodynamic parameters, namely water vapor and temperature, both in the daytime and night-time. This paper is aimed at demonstrating the feasibility of these measurements and at illustrating and discussing the high achievable performance level, with a specific focus on water vapor profile measurements. The technical solutions identified in the design of the lidar system and their technological implementation within the experimental setup of the lidar prototype are also carefully illustrated and discussed.
Differences in EEG Event-Related Potentials during Dual Task in Parkinson’s Disease Carriers and Non-Carriers of the G2019S-LRRK2 Mutation
Authors: Shkury Eden , Danziger-Schragenheim Shani , Katzir Zoya , Ezra Yael , Giladi Nir , Mirelman Anat , Maidan Inbal
Published: October 2023

Background: The G2019S-LRRK2 gene mutation is a common cause of hereditary Parkinson’s disease (PD), associated with a higher frequency of the postural instability gait difficulty (PIGD) motor phenotype yet with preserved cognition. This study investigated neurophysiological changes during motor and cognitive tasks in PD patients with and without the G2019S-LRRK2 mutation. Methods: 33 iPD patients and 22 LRRK2-PD patients performed the visual Go/NoGo task (VGNG) during sitting (single-task) and walking (dual-task) while wearing a 64-channel EEG cap. Event-related potentials (ERP) from Fz and Pz, specifically N200 and P300, were extracted and analyzed to quantify brain activity patterns. Results: The LRRK2-PD group performed better in the VGNG than the iPD group (group*task; p = 0.05). During Go, the iPD group showed reduced N2 amplitude and prolonged N2 latency during walking, whereas the LRRK2-PD group showed only shorter latency (group*task p = 0.027). During NoGo, opposite patterns emerged; the iPD group showed reduced N2 and increased P3 amplitudes during walking while the LRRK2-PD group demonstrated increased N2 and reduced P3 (N2: group*task, p = 0.010, P3: group*task, p = 0.012). Conclusions: The LRRK2-PD group showed efficient early cognitive processes, reflected by N2, resulting in greater neural synchronization and prominent ERPs. These processes are possibly the underlying mechanisms for the observed better cognitive performance as compared to the iPD group. As such, future applications of intelligent medical sensing should be capable of capturing these electrophysiological patterns in order to enhance motor–cognitive functions.
Sensitivity of Model-Based Predictions of Post-TKA Kinematic Behavior to Residual Errors in Ultrasound-Based Knee Collateral Ligament Strain Assessment
Authors: Dandois Félix , Taylan Orçun , Müller Jacobus H. , Scheys Lennart
Published: October 2023

Ultrasound-based ligament strain estimation shows promise in non-invasively assessing knee joint collateral ligament behavior and improving ligament balancing procedures. However, the impact of ultrasound-based strain estimation residual errors on in-silico arthroplasty predictions remains unexplored. We investigated the sensitivity of post-arthroplasty kinematic predictions to ultrasound-based strain estimation errors compared to clinical inaccuracies in implant positioning.Two cadaveric legs were submitted to active squatting, and specimen-specific rigid computer models were formulated. Mechanical properties of the ligament model were optimized to reproduce experimentally obtained tibiofemoral kinematics and loads with minimal error. Resulting remaining errors were comparable to the current state-of-the-art. Ultrasound-derived strain residual errors were then introduced by perturbing lateral collateral ligament (LCL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL) stiffness. Afterwards, the implant position was perturbed to match with the current clinical inaccuracies reported in the literature. Finally, the impact on simulated post-arthroplasty tibiofemoral kinematics was compared for both perturbation scenarios. Ultrasound-based errors minimally affected kinematic outcomes (mean differences < 0.73° in rotations, 0.1 mm in translations). Greatest differences occurred in external tibial rotations (−0.61° to 0.73° for MCL, −0.28° to 0.27° for LCL). Comparatively, changes in implant position had larger effects, with mean differences up to 1.95° in external tibial rotation and 0.7 mm in mediolateral translation. In conclusion, our study demonstrated that the ultrasound-based assessment of collateral ligament strains has the potential to enhance current computer-based pre-operative knee arthroplasty planning.
A Novel Evolutionary Algorithm: One-Dimensional Subspaces Optimization Algorithm (1D-SOA)
Authors: Díaz-Cortés Gabriela Berenice , Luna-García René
Published: October 2023

This paper introduces an evolutionary algorithm for n-dimensional single objective optimization problems: One-Dimensional Subspaces Optimization Algorithm (1D-SOA). The algorithm starts with an initial population in randomly selected positions. For each individual, a percentage of the total number of dimensions is selected, each dimension corresponding to a one-dimensional subspace. Later, it performs a symmetric search for the nearest local optima in all the selected one-dimensional subspaces (1D-S), for each individual at a time. The search stops if the new position does not improve the value of the objective function over all the selected 1D-S. The performance of the algorithm was compared against 11 algorithms and tested with 30 benchmark functions in 2 dimensions (D) and 30D. The proposed algorithm showed a better performance than all other studied algorithms for large dimensions.
Electrodeposition of Ni–W/Al2O3 Nano-Composites and the Influence of Al2O3 Incorporation on Mechanical and Corrosion Resistance Behaviours
Authors: Ramaprakash M. , Nivethida R. , Muthukrishnan A. , Samraj A. Jerom , Neelavannan M. G. , Rajasekaran N.
Published: October 2023

Ni–W/Al2O3 nano-composites were electrodeposited on mild steel substrate for mechanical and corrosion resistance applications. This study focused on the preparation of Ni–W/Al2O3 nano-composite coating with various quantity of Al2O3 incorporations. The addition of Al2O3 in the electrolytes were varied from 1–10 g/L in electrolytes and the Al2O3 incorporation in Ni–W/Al2O3 nano-composite coatings were obtained from 1.82 to 13.86 wt.%. The incorporation of Al2O3 in Ni–W alloy matrix influenced the grain size, surface morphology and structural properties were observed. The distributions of Al2O3 particle in alloy matrix were confirmed using electron microscopy (FESEM and TEM) and EDAX mapping analysis. The crystal structure informations were studied using X-ray diffraction method and it confirms that the deposits having cubic crystal structure. The better corrosion rate (0.87 mpy) and microhardness (965 HV) properties were obtained for the Ni–W/Al2O3 nano-composite coating with 13.86 wt.% of Al2O3 incorporations.
DETERMINATION OF RADIAL BEATING OF BRAKE DRUMS BY PROJECTION METHOD
Authors:   Rostov State University of Railway Transport, YAITSKOV I.A. , POLYAKOV P.A. ,   Kuban State Technological University, FEDOTOV E.S. ,   Kuban State Technological University, CHAPKO A.N. ,   Kuban State Technological University
Published: October 2023

The literature sources were analyzed, on the basis of the analysis of which the purpose of the study was formulated – the development of a mathematical model for calculating the radial beating of the rim of the brake drum, taking into account the deviations of geometry. The developed mathematical model for calculating the radial runout of the brake drum rim allows determining the maximum value of the protrusions on the inner surface of the metal friction element in order to minimize the magnitude of forced vibrations of transverse and angular displacements of the brake pads of power devices during the interaction of friction pairs. This model is suitable for quan-tifying the machining of the working surface of the brake drum rims with minimizing the resulting eccentricity during long-term operation.
DIAGNOSTICS OF THE HYDRO SYSTEM OF TRANSPORT AND TECHNOLOGICAL MACHINES
Authors:   Penza State Agrarian University, LYANDENBURSKY V.V. , IVANOV A.S. ,   Penza State Agrarian University, SERGEEV N.I. ,   Penza State Agrarian University
Published: October 2023

The article considers a method for ensuring the control of hydraulic units by control points of the hydraulic drive during transients. A refined mathematical model of the processes of pressure change in closed cavities of hydraulic drives depending on the technical condition of the hydraulic drive and hydraulic distributor is proposed. A device developed on the basis of Arduino electronic boards is presented, which allows the master diagnostician to present the necessary amount of information about the diagnostic parameters on the monitor to prepare a conclusion on the technical condition of the hydraulic system elements.
QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE ROAD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: PHILOSOPHICAL MEANING AND POSSIBILITIES INFORMATION-ENTROPY ANALYSIS
Authors:   Tyumen Industrial University, PETROV A.I.
Published: October 2023

The article discusses entropic approaches to assessing the quality of road safety (RS) management in the regions of Russia. The methodology for quantifying the Relative entropy Hn of the regional RS system and examples of its use are given. The entropy classification of regional RS systems by levels of system orderliness is presented. An attempt is made to philosophically comprehend the results of information-entropy analysis of the features of regional RS systems.
METHODS OF IMPROVING THE SAFETY OF HIGHWAYS AT THE DESIGN STAGE
Authors:   Belgorod state technological university, BONDARENKO S.N. , MARKOVA I.Y. ,   Belgorod state technological university, GNEZDILOVA S.A. ,   Belgorod state technological university
Published: October 2023

The article discusses methods of improving the safety of highways through the use of effective materials in the structural layers of road coverings at the stage of their design, which is an important factor in ensuring the durability of the highway structure. The designed structures will reduce the processes of degradation of the evenness of the coating during operation and, as a result, will ensure road safety.
AUTOMATED METHOD ACCOUNTING FOR INFLUENCE THE EFFECT OF WIND LOADS ON TRAIN TRACTION
Authors:   Russian University of Transport, GREBNEV I.A.
Published: October 2023

This article is devoted to the problem automated method of regulation of fuel and energy resources (FER) for train traction. The results obtained make it possible to improve the methodology for regulating the cost of resources for traction of trains in locomotive depots that serve locomotive runs with difficult weather conditions. As an example, the wind-dependent locomotive run of the Privolzhskaya railway Pallasovka–Verkhniy Baskunchak approximated values were obtained, for empty and loaded trains, of the increase in specific fuel consumption with an increase in wind speed by 1 m/s. Based on the data obtained, a method for accounting for variable loads in the AS COMM program is shown. The proposed technique can be effectively used in practice in locomo-tive depots.
APPLICATION OF SIMULATION MODELS FOR PLANNING ORE DELIVERIES BY DUMP TRUCKS TO ARCTIC MINING AND PROCESSING PLANTS DURING THE TRANSITION TO GAS MOTOR FUEL
Authors:   Naberezhnye Chelny Institute, MAKAROVA I.V. , MAVLYAUTDINOVA G.R. ,   Naberezhnye Chelny Institute, BUYVOL P.A. ,   Naberezhnye Chelny Institute, GARYAVINA E.E. ,   Naberezhnye Chelny Institute
Published: October 2023

We consider the possibility of reducing the negative impact on the environment in the example of the mining complex of the Murmansk region, which is the part of the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation. The article analyzes the possibility of transferring large vehicle fleets (mine dump trucks) to gas motor fuel, describes the structure of the developed simulation model for the delivery of ore by mine dump trucks to mining and processing plants in the Arctic when switching to gas motor fuel and calculates the optimal fleet size using it.
OPTIMALITY CRITERIA THE PROCESS OF SEARCHING FOR OPTIMAL PARAMETERS FOR VEHICLE DAMPING
Authors:   Orel State University, KOZYREV D.L. , CHERNYSHEV V.I. ,   Orel State University, GORIN A.V. ,   Orel State University, RODICHEVA I.V. ,   Orel State University
Published: October 2023

The article discusses approaches and methods in the process of optimizing a vibration-proof lever relaxation suspension. Both the theoretical foundations and their application in modern computer simulation systems are outlined. The results of optimization confirming the effectiveness of the proposed method are presented.
IMPROVING ROAD TRAFFIC ORGANIZATION THROUGH THE INFORMATIZATION OF PUBLIC AUTHORITIES' INTERACTION WITH ROAD USERS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Authors:   Orel State University, NOVIKOV A.N. , MITRYAEV I.S. ,   Orel Law Institute of the Ministry of the  Interior of the Russian Federation
Published: October 2023

This paper examines communication tools that enable citizens to influence decision-making regarding road traffic organization. It presents a mathematical model that allows determining the level of citizen involvement in road traffic organization to ensure the safety of all participants. Additionally, an analysis is conducted on the potential use of this information to enhance road traffic organization through the informatization of public authorities' interaction with road users and other stakeholders.
STRUCTURE OF THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE CONTROL COOLING SYSTEM
Authors:   Ryazan Guards Higher Airborne Command School, GARMASH Yu.V. , PONOMAREVA I.I. ,   Ryazan Guards Higher Airborne Command School, SARBAEV V.I. ,   Moscow Polytechnic University
Published: October 2023

The structure of the engine cooling control system is considered internal combustion engine, which allows you to adjust the temperature of the coolant, and, accordingly, the internal combustion engine, depending on its operating mode. Research objective: The main goal is to improve the operational characteristics of the control system, which allows increasing the accuracy of maintaining the temperature of the internal combustion engine to values of the order of 1 deg., which significantly affects, especially at high engine speeds, both the completeness of fuel combustion and the ecology of the environment, and the service life of the engine itself. The stability of the internal combustion engine performance is largely determined by its temperature, which, in turn, depends on the structure and accuracy of the control cooling system of the internal combustion engine.
ACTIVATION OF SCIENTIFIC CIRCLES IN THE NEW UKRAINIAN SCHOOL
Authors: BOYARSKY D.
Published: October 2023

In the article, the author presents a set of pedagogical conditions for the activation of scientific circles in a new Ukrainian school as a holistic process that involves the implementation of a set of pedagogical conditions: the development of an innovative model of the organization of a scientific circle; a comprehensive approach in the application of forms of student involvement in search and research work; involvement of librarians in the conduct of scientific circle classes; application of innovative and developmental technologies, which are focused on the formation of students' ability for scientific and research work; digitalization of the work of the scientific circle. The science club at the school will be interpreted as an association of purposeful students (mostly high school students), which creates a creative and developmental scientific environment by initiating and implementing successful projects aimed at supporting the latest scientific ideas, innovations and knowledge exchange. It was found out that the pedagogical result of the exchange of scientific activities of the circle participants is the transformations that occur in the student's personality under the influence of the scientific research activity performed by him, that is, the share of independence of the student's personality, which is formed in the plane of this form of work, increases.
INNOVATIVE METHODS IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: PRACTICAL ORIENTATION AND METHODOLOGY OF USE
Authors: DIACHENKO-BOHUN M. , HOMLIA L. , SHKURA T. , ROKOTIANSKA V. , ORLOVSKYI O.
Published: October 2023

Innovative methods of teaching ecology can be useful for students and teachers, as they provide more effective learning and understanding of the material. The advantages of innovative methods include the effective use of modern technologies in teaching, providing a practical component and the formation of critical and creative thinking in students. However, the introduction of innovative methods of teaching ecology can be fraught with challenges. One of the main challenges is that teachers need to have a sufficient level of competence in using modern technologies and developing effective curricula.

This article provides readers with useful information on the use of innovative methods of teaching ecology. It will allow you to get acquainted with various practical methods and their advantages, which will contribute to more effective learning of the material by students and increase their level of training in the field of ecology. In addition, the article may be useful for teachers who are looking for new approaches to teaching ecology and want to improve the quality of their disciplines.
STUDY OF THE DISCIPLINE "NORMATION OF ANTHROPOGENIC LOAD ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT" AS THE BASIS OF TRAINING STUDENTS FOR ECOLOGY 101
Authors: DIACHENKO-BOHUN M. , SOSNOVA V.
Published: October 2023

The regulation of anthropogenic load on the environment is an important problem in the modern world, since human activity significantly affects nature and can lead to serious environmental problems. In order to reduce the negative impact on the environment, it is necessary to establish norms and limits on the level of anthropogenic load.

The moderation of anthropogenic load on the environment is an important topic for environmental students who study the impact of human activities on natural ecosystems.

For environmental students, it is necessary to know the principles and methods of normalization of anthropogenic load, as well as to understand what types of activities can have a negative impact on the environment and how this impact can be reduced. They must be familiar with air, water, and soil quality standards, and know how to measure and monitor pollution levels. In addition, environmental students need to understand that the regulation of anthropogenic load is only one of the ways to reduce the negative impact of human activity on the environment.

In order for the normalization of anthropogenic load to be effective, it is necessary to ensure many factors, such as types of damage, their sources, geographical and climatic conditions, and other factors that affect the distribution and concentration of pollutants in the environment. Therefore, the anthropogenic load should be regulated taking into account the specific conditions of the area and the type of activity.

Limitation of anthropogenic load plays an important role in ensuring sustainable development and preservation of natural resources. The use of air, water and soil quality standards ensures the safety and health of the population, preserves biodiversity and natural ecosystems, and reduces the impact of human activity on the climate.
PREPARATION OF THE MAYBE FAMILY FACTORY FOR PRESCHOOL EDUCATION TO ARTISTIC AND AESTHETIC DEVELOPMENT OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Authors: LARINA I. , DOLIA Y.
Published: October 2023

The article theoretically establishes the regularities of the artistic and aesthetic development of children of the preschool age in the development of the basic component of preschool education.

The didactic potential of the art as a way of shaping the artistic and creative competence of the child is considered in the article. It shows the peculiarity of this process in the minds of the realization of the emotionally oriented model of artistic enlightenment, reveals the dialogical essence that apart from other factors includes joint activity of a grown-up and a child in an artistic environment. It has been proved that the effectiveness of the process of shaping artistic and creative competence in preschoolers depends on the pedagogical practitioner of establishments of preschool education having a certain level of professional readiness.

It is shown that the process of preparing future professionals in preschool education to be able to form of artistic and creative competence of the pedagogical support of the artistic activity of the child should be based on: forming a special position on infusion of art on the development of the personality of the child in the future professionals in preschoolers education; recognition of the importance of the aesthetic development of the personality and the improvement of ability of own artistic activity; the development of pedagogical tools for arts education of children of the preschool age; stimulation of motivation for self-development and constant professional growth; shaping the creation of a developmental aesthetic center at the foundation of preschool education; the development of the effective interplay skills in the area of "child - science - teacher" (self-diagnosis, reflection, active listening, involvement in visual artistic activity) in future pre-school education professionals.

The ways of shaping such readiness in the process of professional and pedagogical training of professionals in preschool education were considered by the faculty of the Department of Theory, Technology and Methods of Preschool Education of the Kharkiv National Pedagogical University named after G.S. Skovoroda. They emphasized the role and methods of using innovative technologies for stated purposes, such as: technologies of pedagogical communication (facilitated discussion), technologies of design education, artistic and musical illustration, verbalization of the sense of artists and musical creations, interactive technologies (working in small groups and couples), technologies of productive and creative activity, pedagogical training, initial pedagogical and game technologies, technologies of integration of art, art therapy technologies, technology of "learning without a lesson", modern digital technologies.
BLENDED LEARNING IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO PHILOLOGY-SPECIALITY STUDENTS
Authors: MELNYK A.
Published: October 2023

The essence of the term «blended learning in the process of teaching English to philology-speciality students» is expressed and it is stated it is a purposeful interaction between the teacher and students of higher philological education, aiming at forming English-language professionally oriented competence, achieving the formulated educational tasks, taking into account the specifics of philological knowledge and involving a combination of effective aspects of traditional learning and interactive distance learning technologies, which is based on the principles of autonomy. The idea of blended learning (henceforth BL) high potential is associated not only with the technology and the way of learning, but also with its personalization. It has been postulated that teaching a foreign language in a BL setting involves the ideas of fragmentary presentation of learning material through computer visualization, creolized texts with the use of interactive teaching methods; presentation of educational material in small portions and blocks, each of which uses its own method and technical means, professionally oriented communication tasks. It has been inferred the woe is not what to «mix» in teaching English to students, but rather what is the optimal ratio of combining different teaching technologies, forms and methods.
FORMATION OF CIVIC COMPETENCE OF YOUNGER SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH MEANS OF ORAL FOLK CREATIVITY
Authors: NEPORADA I.
Published: October 2023

The article outlines and characterizes the main structural components of the civic competence of junior high school students: value-motivational (awareness of belonging to the Ukrainian people, forms a conscious attitude to the Motherland, to national values and wealth, and stimulates the junior high school student's desire to form civic knowledge and be able to apply it); cognitive (implements the information function, forms a system of civic knowledge, is based on the systematic and analytical thinking of a junior high school student); activity (civic skills and skills that form the experience of participation in society and a democratic state).

The levels, criteria and indicators of the formation of civic competence are characterized.

The classification of genera and genres of works of oral folk art is determined. The pedagogical potential of works of Ukrainian folklore in the formation of civic competence of younger schoolchildren has been clarified.

A model of the formation of civic competence of junior high school students was developed, which provides for the gradual (stimulating-motivational, information-enriching and practice-oriented stages) implementation of specific pedagogical conditions, which were filled with new content, forms, methods and means that reflect the essence of a holistic educational process of forming of the researched personal quality of primary school students.
PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL CONDITIONS FOR PRESERVING PRESCHOOLERS’ PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH
Authors: PASICHNICHENKO A. , KOVALEVSKA N.
Published: October 2023

The article substantiates the relevance of preserving children’s psychological health issues. Approaches to defining the category “mental health” and “psychological health” and differences in their interpretations are analyzed. It is noted that psychological health is a condition for children’s adaptation and socialization. It provides the opportunity for continuous full-fledged development; it is a resource that helps to overcome stressful situations with the least possible damage to physical health. It is indicated that the main factors affecting the child’s psychological health are psychological (the child’s individual and psychological characteristics) and social (family, peers, teachers, and mass media).

The article defines the favorable psychological and pedagogical conditions for preserving a child’s psychological health. The importance of taking into account children’s individual and age characteristics is emphasized. It is noted that one of the conditions for the formation of a psychologically healthy child is the social environment. For a preschooler, the major social institution that provides the necessary conditions for preserving and maintaining his mental health is the family. In this regard, emphasis is placed on the need to create a favorable psychological climate in the family and disharmony prevention and overcoming in child-parent relations.

It is indicated that an essential condition for preserving children’s psychological health is to increase the level of psychological enlightenment of both parents and teachers. Examples of various online tools and resource usage are provided. They can contribute to solving problematic issues easily, quickly, and without time limits and are one of the effective ways in this direction in modern conditions.

A number of children’s abilities and skills, which are necessary for maintaining and preserving psychological health, have been determined. It is noted that technologies for ensuring psychological well-being are effective in the course of psychologically healthy child formation, in particular, such as psycho gymnastics, relaxation, and art therapy.
Salud emocional en el nivel superior
Authors: Tejada Mendoza Marco Antonio , Quiterio Trujillo Reyna , Quintana Otero Ramiro Norberto
Published: October 2023

La salud emocional se refiere al bienestar que involucra la expresión de sentimientos, la adaptación a desafíos emocionales y la autorregulación para enfrentar adversidades. El objetivo de la investigación fue identificar los niveles de salud emocional y sus dimensiones crecimiento personal, propósito de vida, autoaceptación y relaciones positivas de los estudiantes universitarios. En este estudio, se utilizó una metodología cuantitativa con un diseño no experimental transversal. Se empleó la escala ESE de 22 ítems, demostrando validez de contenido y constructo, y alta fiabilidad con un coeficiente alfa de Cronbach de 0.925. La muestra incluyó 120 estudiantes de educación física, del primero al décimo ciclo. Los resultados mostraron niveles bajos en salud emocional (45.8%), y sus dimensiones crecimiento personal (44.2%), propósito de vida (45.8%), autoaceptación (44.2%) y relaciones positivas (34.5%). Estos hallazgos sugieren dificultades en el adecuado manejo emocional de los estudiantes, afectando su crecimiento personal y bienestar emocional.