bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Keterampilan Berpikir Kritis Siswa dalam Pembelajaran Ekonomi Era Revolusi 4.0
Authors: Suciono Wira , Rasto Rasto , Ahman Eeng
Published: April 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa dalam pembelajaran ekonomi di era revolusi 4.0. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui penyebaran kuesioner berupa soal tes keterampilan berpikir kritis pada siswa Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) Kota Tasikmalaya. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa Kelas XI SMA Kota Tasikmalaya sebanyak 3.756 siswa dengan teknik pengambilan sampel dengan rumus Slovin dengan error sebesar 10% sehingga diperoleh sampel sebanyak 100 siswa. Instrumen tes berpikir kritis yang digunakan sudah divalidasi oleh para ahli. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diperoleh hasil rata-rata keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa adalah 45,50 yang berarti bahwa siswa SMA Kota Tasikmalaya memiliki keterampilan berpikir kritis pada kategori kurang kritis. Selain itu hasil penelitian ini juga menunjukkan bahwa dari kelima faktor yang mempengaruhi keterampilan berpikir kritis yaitu elementary clarification, basic suport, infering, advanced clarificatioan dan strategies and tactics, faktor basic suport merupakan faktor yang paling dominan dan faktor infering merupakan faktor yang paling lemah. Kesimpulan penelitian ini, perlu dilakukan pembinaan yang lebih baik agar dapat meningkatkan keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa misalnya dengan penerapan metode pembelajaran yang dapat mendorong peningkatan keterampilan berpikir kritis.
The Effect of a Serious Health Game on Children’s Eating Behavior: Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Folkvord Frans , Haga Gosse , Theben Alexandra
Published: April 2021

Background

Currently, children’s dietary intake patterns do not meet prescribed dietary guidelines. Consequently, childhood obesity is one of the most serious health concerns. Therefore, innovative methods need to be developed and tested in order to effectively improve the dietary intake of children. Teaching children how to cope with the overwhelming number of unhealthy food cues could be conducted effectively by serious health games.

Objective

The main aim of this study was to examine the effect of a serious health computer game on young children’s eating behavior and attitudes toward healthy and unhealthy foods.

Methods

A cluster-randomized controlled trial with a between-group design was conducted (n=157; 8-12 years), wherein children played a game that promoted a healthy lifestyle or attended regular classes and did not play a game (control). The game was designed in collaboration with researchers and pilot-tested among a group of children repeatedly before conducting the experiment. After 1 week of playing, attitudes toward food snacks and actual intake (children could eat ad libitum from fruits or energy-dense snacks) was assessed.

Results

The results showed that playing a serious health game did not have an effect on attitude toward fruits or energy-dense snacks or on the intake of fruits or less energy-dense snacks. Additional Bayesian analyses supported these findings.

Conclusions

Serious health games are increasingly considered to be a potential effective intervention when it comes to behavior change. The results of the current study stress the importance of tailoring serious health games in order to be effective, because no effect was found on attitude or eating behavior.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05025995; https://tinyurl.com/mdd7wrjd
IoMT, Edge Computing, Blockchain, and Deep Learning for Next Generation Healthcare Systems (Preprint)
Authors: Jamshidi Mohammad (Behdad) , Frikha Tarek , Sabet Asal , Cheikhrouhou Omar , Hamam Habib
Published: April 2021

UNSTRUCTURED

Processing medical data, diagnosing diseases, determining the best possible medical centers or physicians, and recommending the more effective remedies or drugs in the earliest time are the most important challenges to deploy intelligent systems for healthcare purposes. Hence, utilization of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) with Edge Computing (EC) technology will result in a strong network to aggregate the healthcare data more reliably and solve the aforementioned challenges. However, the administration of the millions of individuals with a wide variety of physical or mental disorders is another challenge associated with the use of such Artificial Intelligence-based platforms, especially when it comes to a large number of insurance conditions and companies. Furthermore, although the EC-based platforms can increase the security of the data, there are still vulnerable to face some cyber-attacks. Thus, the privacy of sensitive personal information of patients should be considered. Blockchain is a suitable option to overcome the problems associated with medical documentation and administration of patient’s affairs using smart contracts. An EC-based platform based on blockchain to improve the weaknesses of conventional smart healthcare systems is rendered in this research. The proposed platform takes the advantage of both EC and blockchain in the terms of speed, security, accuracy, and bandwidth. It should be noted that this method could be utilized as a flexible infrastructure for the next generation healthcare systems using any kind of crypto network like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, etc.
H. SABDARIFFA CALYCES ASH: ANTIANXIETY AND ANTIDEPRESSANT ACTIVITY EVALUATION AND PREPARATION OF ITS TABLETS
Authors: GULSHEEN  , KUMAR ASHWANI , SHARMA ANUPAM
Published: April 2021

Objective: Ash and its preparations have been used in Ayurveda for the treatment of various ailments since 7th century AD. Numerous studies suggest that the elements present in ash have significant role in affective disorders. Thus, the present study aimed at evaluating the antianxiety and antidepressant activity of total ash of H. sabdariffa calyces, and also of the tablets of total ash.

Methods: Powdered calyces were taken in tared silica crucible, and were incinerated at a temperature not exceeding 450 °C. The resultant ash was cooled and weighed. This was evaluated for antianxiety and antidepressant activity using an elevated plus maze and Porsolt’s swim test, respectively. Further, the ash samples were analysed through ICP-MS to know their composition. The ash was formulated into tablets using the wet granulation technique, using only organic excipients.

Results: Results indicated that the total ash of H. sabdariffa calyces exhibited significant (p<0.001) antianxiety and antidepressant activity at 50 and 100 mg/kg, po, respectively. The activities were comparable to the standard drugs. ICP-MS analysis showed the presence of magnesium, phosphorous, potassium and calcium as major elements. Tablets of H. sabdariffa total ash were as effective (p<0.001) as the total ash.

Conclusion: Magnesium, phosphorous, potassium and calcium have been reported to play a significant role in affective disorders, explaining, thereby, as to why ash of H. sabdariffa calyces exhibited anti-anxiety and antidepressant activity.
EVALUATION OF ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL AND REDUCING POWER OF CALLUS INDUCED FROM LEAVES OF ASYSTASIA GANGETICA (L.) T.ANDERSON
Authors: UMESH T. G. , DILKALAL ABHIRAMI
Published: April 2021

Objective: Neuropathic pain arises from demage, or pathological changes in the peripheral or central nervous system. The pain is difficult to treat as standard treatment with conventional analgesics doesn`t typically provide effective relief of pain.

Methods: It was a one year study of utilization and analysis of prescriptions for PNDs (Painful neuropathic disorders). The parameters evaluated were demographic profile of the patient (age and gender), type and etiology of PNDs, drug data (name of the group of drugs with individual drugs, mono or polytherapy, number of drugs per prescription, formulation) and associated adverse drug reactions (ADR) with the prescribed drug.

Results: Maximum number of patients of PNDs resides in the age group of 18 – 35 y (41.2%) & more common in females. The most common PND encountered was painful diabetic neuropathy (43.9%) followed by cervical and lumbar radiculopathy, postherpetic neuralgia. 2942 drugs were prescribed in 1020 prescriptions, out of which 96.8% were oral and 3.2% were topical formulations. Most frequently prescribed group of the drug was tricyclic antidepressants (27.3%) followed by anticonvulsants (25.3%). Polypharmacy was seen 89.7% as compared to monotherapy (10.3%). Only 132 ADRs of various types were seen. The most common organ system affected was central nervous system followed by gastrointestinal systems. The most common drugs implicated for ADRs were TCAs (24.4%), anticonvulsants (16.6%), and Pregabeline (9.8%). There were no fatal adverse events. Mild to moderate ADRs included constipation, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dryness of mouth.

Conclusion: The choice of drug depends on etiology of neuropathic pain, drug efficacy and availability and also on ADR profile.
SCIENTIST AS RESEARCHER AND PERSONALITY
Authors: Iakovlev V. A
Published: April 2021

The identity of the scientist is regarded as a complex self-organizing system, through which implements its creative potential. The main functions of the system are disclosed in the dynamics of metaphysic cognitive structures of the kernel. In the structure of the individual scientist allocated base and disposition levels, through the elements which link cognitive kernel of personality with the socio-cultural sphere.
SIGNIFICANCE OF METAPHYSICS’ CRITICISM IN M. HEIDEGGER'S CREATIVITY
Authors: Nizhnikov Sergei Anatol'evich , Kadyrov Argen Ishenbekovich
Published: April 2021

Despite various interpretations of Heidegger's philosophy, he is undeniably a deep critic of the metaphysical tradition in European philosophy. His task of overcoming metaphysics once again aroused interest in the fundamental issues of life in the era of the total dominance of private sciences. In the article, the authors explore the concept of metaphysics and its criticism in the work of M. Heidegger, as well as subsequent interpretations, in particular by O. Peggeler (“New Ways with Heidegger”, 1992). Criticism of metaphysics was a necessary condition for overcoming it to build a fundamental ontology. Having experienced the influence of Nietzsche, Heidegger does not remain a Nietzschean, because he considers him the last metaphysician to be overcome. In this regard, Peggeler recognizes Heidegger's main work not as “Being and Time”, but as “Reports to Philosophy” (1936), where he sought to reveal the primary sources of the concept of metaphysics. Heidegger's views regarding the interpretation of the development of metaphysics in different historical eras are specially considered.
PHILOSOPHICAL MEANING OF THE LANDAUER PRINCIPLE: INFORMATION WAY TO THE GREAT UNIFICATION
Authors: Bormashenko Ed.
Published: April 2021

The Landauer principle quantifies the thermodynamic cost of the recording/erasure of one bit of information, as it was stated by its author: “information is physical” and it has an energy equivalent. In its narrow sense, the Landauer principle states that the erasure of one bit of information requires a minimum energy cost equal to
“ANDERSSEIN” IN MODERN PHYSICS: EXIT TO TRANSCENDENT
Authors: Sevalnikov A. Yu
Published: April 2021

The work is devoted to the problem of the transcendent in modern physics. It is shown that the theory of relativity, but above all quantum mechanics, indicate the existence of a different mode of reality. It is with this “otherness” that the paradoxical flow of time observed in modern physics is connected.
RELATIONAL PARADIGM IN ASKS AND ANSWERS
Authors: Suslova M. I , Sidorova-Biryukova A. A
Published: April 2021

What is the reason for a minor success of relational ideas in scientific and public society? Are they actually that weird as they seem at the first glance? Here we try to give a fresh-eye look to the relational cornerstones (secondary nature of space-time, action at a distance, and Mach’s principle). We consider some typical questions usually asked by the opponents, both physicists and wide audience, to find some new arguments in favor of this concept.
A FEW REMARKS ON THE CONCEPT OF PREGEOMETRY DEVELOPED BY YU.S. VLADIMIROV AND LAID BY HIM THE BASIS OF IDEAS ABOUT THE PHYSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL STRUCTURE OF SPACE-TIME
Authors: Antipenko L. G
Published: April 2021

In the program of physical research, formulated by Yu.S. Vladimirov and close to those tasks that are called the geometrization of physics, the author presents an original view on the creative process in physics, which began with the concept of physical structures of Yu.I. Kulakov. Vladimirov used Kulakov’s meta- physical concept to create a geometric image of the world in order to move from it to the study of the structure of space-time with subsequent filling it with physical content. The result is a relational theory of space-time, which is based on axiomatic called pregeometry. In this article, this axiomatics is subjected to critical reflection, its positive and negative points are noted. Among the shortcomings, the author of the Remarks refers a one-sided approach to the concept of physical interaction, where any effect or influence of one physical object on another seems to be long-range in the sense that the action is transmitted without any intermediary and at infinite speed. Another point of view: long-range action should be supplemented by short-range action, because these are two necessary aspects of physical reality. The idea of complementarity of 1. Bohr extends to them: contraria sunt complementa (opposites are complementary).
ANSWER TO COMMENTS (COMMENT FOR THE ARTICLE OF L.G. ANTIPENKO)
Authors: Vladimirov Yu. S
Published: April 2021

The article proposes an answer to those expressed in our group by L.G. Antipenko comments on the development of the relational picture of the world, as well as on the proposal of Antipenko, explain the foundations of binary pregeometry and show what has already been carried out in the framework of this research area.
RELATIVE PRINCIPLE OF FULL ABSORPTION
Authors: Zhilkin A. G
Published: April 2021

The paper discusses the principle of complete absorption, which plays the same role in relational theory as the principle of equivalence in general relativity and the principle of waveparticle duality in quantum theory. The physical essence of this principle boils down to the fact that a sufficiently large number of particles must be present in the Universe so that complete absorption of radiation from any source is possible. This implies complete equivalence, from the experimental point of view, of direct interparticle interaction and the interaction carried by a local field in spacetime. It is noted that in its classical interpretation the Fokker variational principle, on which the theory of direct interparticle interaction is based, contains a dilemma caused by two mutually contradictory necessary properties of the interaction action. One of the options for overcoming this dilemma is proposed.
RELATIONAL STATISTICAL SPACE-TIME FOR COSMOLOGICAL SCALES
Authors: Aristov V. V
Published: April 2021

The relational statistical approach is used in the study of phenomena of macroscopic cosmological scales. In fact, a variant of the generalized Mach’s principle is developing. Theoretical models of Dark matter as well as Dark energy without introducing additional particles and forces are discussed. Changes in the ordinary kinematic and dynamic equations for ultra-ultra-high speeds are considered. Some new effects are predicted at such energy scales.
ELEMENTARY RELATIONS AND BASICS CATEGORIES OF PHYLOSOPHY, PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS
Authors: Panchelyuga V. A
Published: April 2021

The present work continues the study of elementary relations. It examines the connection of the concept of «elementary relation» with the basic philosophical and physical-mathematical categories. It is noted that only 2-polar relations are local, and each type of non-2-polar elementary relation has its own type of non-locality. Particular emphasis is placed on bipolar and bipolar relations. Examples illustrating the non-2-polar nature of mystical insights, creative processes are given.
FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL THEORIES AND THEIR CLASSIFICATION
Authors: Vladimirov Yu. S
Published: April 2021

The key physical categories used in modern physics are highlighted, the presence of three main paradigms in fundamental theoretical physics is shown, and on this basis the classification of physical theories is made. The close connection between the foundations of fundamental physics and the principles of metaphysics is demonstrated. The foregoing is illustrated with 3-dimensional drawings.
THE LEVELS OF THE SUPERGENESIS
Authors: Bakhtiyarov K. I
Published: April 2021

Multi-level fractality provides immediate holistic knowledge. It is proposed to introduce additional levels instead of additional dimensions - supercycles instead of superstrings. A new interpretation of the 4-digit logic of Y. Lukasevich as the logic of Genesis is given, and on its basis it is built 16-digit logic of consciousness and 64-digit logic of metaphysics. Using the logical machine of Lullius you can build a metaphysical clock.
THE BEGINNINGS OF THE SELF-DEVELOPMENT OF NATURE AND THE PERIODIC SYSTEM OF CHEMICAL ELEMENTS OF D.I. MENDELEEV
Authors: Balakshin O. B
Published: April 2021

Metaphysical methods of self-organization of harmony predict the beginning of the formation of the structure of a natural chain of chemical elements of matter. The trajectories of the sequence of chemical elements follow the Mendeleev-Luc, Fibonacci series and the paired principle periodicity (recurrence) of Nature. A digital model of the trinity of elements of the Periodic system connects neutrons, electrons and mass numbers of nuclei of elements and forms constants of their relations. It is confirmed by the formula of the proton-neutron theory of the atomickernels D.D. Ivanenko and V. Heisenberg. A comparison of experimental data with a theoretical prediction of the evolution of chemical elements showed them consent. The subsequent stages of the self-development of plants and animals follow the principles of self-organization of chemical elements, material whose memory displays their formation. The unity of the stages of self-development of systems on Earth is interconnected with the diversity of Nature. It confirms the interdisciplinary hypothesis of metaphysics that people think by the laws of Nature.
FROM THE METAPHYSICS OF EUCLIDES - TO GEOMETRIC IDEAS IN PHYSICS THROUGH THE AGE (GEOMETRIC IDEAS IN PHYSICS EXPAND THE HORIZONS OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE WORLD)
Authors: Khodunov A. V
Published: April 2021

This work consists of two parts. In the first part, a historical analysis is made with modern comments on the importance of a deep study of stable knowledge, experience and traditions of a geometric nature about the structure of the world accumulated by our civilization, which have passed thousands of years of testing. In addition to mathematics, in physics, the tradition of geometric research methods comes from Archimedes, through the work of Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo Galilei, René Descartes, Isaac Newton and other scientists. This trend is now stronger than ever. The second part briefly and summarizes the stages of how and what we have come to on this path.
MATHEMATICAL MODELS IN THEORETICAL PHYSICS
Authors: Fil’chenkov M. L , Laptev Yu. P
Published: April 2021

Quantum theory and relativity theory as well as possible reconciliation have been analyzed from the viewpoint of mathematical models being used in them, experimental affirmation, interpretations and their association with dualistic paradigms.
RELATIONAL LOOK ON THE PRINCIPLES OF THE GEOMETRIC PARADIGM
Authors: Babenko I. A , Vladimirov Yu. S
Published: April 2021

The article compares the descriptions of gravitational and electromagnetic interactions in two physical and theoretical paradigms: geometric and relational. On the one hand, the general theory of relativity and the 5-dimensional geometric theory of Kaluza and, on the other hand, the relational theory of electro-gravity are compared. The comparison describes the parallel manifestations of all the “four miracles” of Salam in two physical and theoretical approaches. Based on the relational concepts, it is shown that three types of the considered interactions - electromagnetic, scalar and gravitational - in the theory of electrogravity have a derivative character from electromagnetism. The idea is expressed that in the twentieth century, physics could develop mainly within the framework of the relational paradigm.
MOBIUS STRIP GENERATOR AND SOME FROM THE EFFECTS IT PRODUCES. RESEARCH BY I.M. SHAKHPARONOV
Authors: Kolokolov D. V
Published: April 2021

This article is an attempt to show the main stages of the life path and directions of work carried out by Ivan Mikhailovich Shakhparonov - a remarkable experimenter, deeply erudite scientist and a good friend who has devoted almost 60 years of his life to experimental physical research. The main focus is on experiments with a Mobius strip generator and the effects produced by this generator.
ANISOTROPIC GEOMETRODYNAMICS: GALACTIC TEST - STATE OF THE ART
Authors: Siparov S. V
Published: April 2021

Anisotropic geometrodynamics contains all the known results of the general relativity theory. It also makes it possible to interpret a number of observations of the last decades without introducing new entities, but due to a change in the mathematical apparatus, and predicts the observed effects, that have not yet been interpreted. To further test the theory, an experiment is proposed, for which a theory is developed and basic observations are made. An analysis of the data obtained in the course of monitoring observations of 49 astrophysical masers (22 GHz) is presented. It is shown that the results obtained are not a consequence of instrumental errors, geophysical conditions, fluctuations in the interstellar medium, or local conditions in the vicinity of the maser. The interpretation of the observed effect is based on the phenomenon of optical-metric parametric resonance created by the action of gravitational radiation from distant short-period binaries. The stellar systems that satisfy the given conditions are revealed.
THE PASSAGE OF THE SUN THROUGH THE MERIDIAN AS AN ASTRONOMICAL FACTOR OF CHANGES IN DEPENDENT VARIABLES IN PHYSICAL SENSORS AND BIOMARKERS
Authors: Shapovalov S. N , Povazhny V. I
Published: April 2021

The results of measurements of the photocurrent of a photoresistor installed in the focal plane of a telescope-reflector at st. Novolazarevskaya (Antarctica) in order to register the “culmination” signal from the passage of the Sun through the meridian (culmination). As a result of photocurrent measurements conducted on 03.02.2013 and 04.02.2013 in the midday interval from 11h00m to 11h50m (UT), the “response” (effect) of the photocurrent to the Sun's influence in the position of the meridian plane (culmination) is established. The results of the study of the reaction of the main human biomarkers (in vivo) to the culmination of the Sun, obtained in the analysis of observational data for the period from 20.01.2017, are also presented for 18.04.2017 at the Arctic station “Ice Base Cape Baranova” (arch. Northern Land). Conclusions are made about the sensitivity of the arterial systolic (upper) to the moment of climax and its dependence on the near-surface atmospheric pressure at the frequency of "five-minute" fluctuations (r ~ 0,8). In conclusion, the role of the culmination of the Sun as an astronomical factor in the processes of living and inanimate nature is noted.
LOW ENERGY NEUTRINOS AS THE CAUSE OF ANOMALIES IN BETA DECAYS AND COLD NUCLEAR TRANSMUTATIONS
Authors: Parkhomov A. G
Published: April 2021

In a number of experiments, when registering particles emitted in beta decays, periodic fluctuations in the counting rate with an amplitude of up to tenths of a percent of the average value were detected, and short bursts were found that significantly exceed the usual counting rate. These anomalies can be comprehensively explained by the participation of extremely low-energy cosmic neutrinos in beta decays. The assumption that neutrino-antineutrino pairs are generated by collisions of matter particles during thermal motion allows us to find approaches to explaining the phenomenon of cold nuclear transmutations. Experiments proving this hypothesis are described.
Screening of oat cultivars developed in omsk for conditions of the southern foreststeppe in Western Siberia
Authors: Yusova Oksana Aleksandrovna , Nikolaev Petr Nikolayevich , Aniskov Nikolay Ivanovich , Safonova Irina Vladimirovna
Published: April 2021

Spring oats are one of the most important crops among grain crops, and they are well adapted to the conditions of Western Siberia. To realize qualitative and quantitative characteristics of yield and increase productivity, new varieties should be characterized by responsiveness to changing environmental factors (adaptability) with sufficient potential productivity and ability to realize it even in the stressful conditions of this region. The aim of the research was to determine adaptive properties of spring oat cultivars developed in Omsk Agrarian Scientific Center. The experiments were carried out on the experimental fields of the Omsk Agrarian Scientific Center, located in the southern forest-steppe zone of Western Siberia, in 2011-2019. The st following adaptability parameters were calculated: stress tolerance Kst (according to A.V. Bykov), homeostaticity Hom (V.V. Khangildin), breeding value of cultivar Sc (according to N.A. Orlyansky), genotypic effect Ɛi (B.P. Guriev), coefficient of variation V and coefficient of uniformity B (B.A. Dospekhov), resilience of stability index У (R.A. Udachin and P.A. Golovchenko), rate of reaction of varieties to the environmental conditions Re (V.V. Novokhatin), equivalent plasticity Wi (C. Wricke). Using a significant number of indicators to obtain a final assessment of adaptability, a ranking of cultivars was carried out. Among hulled oat cultivars, Orion (control), Irtysh 13 and Irtysh 21 had increased adaptability (the sum of the ranks was 23, 35 and 36, respectively). In naked oat cultivars, Progress was more stable (the sum of the ranks was 79). These cultivars are recommended for cultivation in conditions of the southern forest-steppe of Western Siberia.
Effect of growth stimulants on yield and quality of grain corn grown in Piedmont subprovince of Dagestan
Authors: Khashdahilova Shumaysat Murtazalievna , Musaev Magomed Rasulovich , Khalilov Magomednur Burganudinovich , Magomedova Aminat Akhmedovna
Published: April 2021

Field experiments were carried out on chestnut soils of Piedmont Dagestan in 2018-2020. Hybrids of grain corn treated with different growth stimulants were the object of еру research. The experiments showed that the harvesting ripeness of hybrids ROSS 299 MV and Mashuk 355 MV occurred 2...5 days earlier after treatment with growth stimulants compared to the control. The growth stimulants used in the experiment did not have a significant effect on seed germination rate. Among the studied hybrids, the highest seed germination were observed in Mashuk 355 MV hybrid. The highest values of leaf area and net productivity of crops were in hybrid Mashuk 355 MB. Plants treated with growth regulators had higher leaf surface by 4.4% and 5.5%; 6.0 % and 8.4%, respectively. Approximately the same dynamics was recorded for photosynthesis net productivity and accumulation of dry matter. Mashuk 355 MV hybrid showed the best yield, which was 30.5; 31.5 and 32.5% higher respectively, compared to the standard. Productivity of corn hybrids treated with growth regulators increased significantly. The highest data were observed on plants treated with Megamiks N10 growth regulator, which were higher than the control data by 30.0 and 32.5%, respectively. Aminokat 30% growth regulator increased corn productivity by 23.7 and 24.7%, respectively. Sufficiently high indicators of yield structure were 10 recorded in Mashuk 355 MV hybrid in the variant with the Megamiks N10 growth stimulator.
Reflection of India-China Relations in Indian Media: Problems and Perspectives
Authors: Sharma Vishal , Shilina Marina G. , Kumar Manish
Published: April 2021

China and India interactions are dominated by strategic and business concerns. Despite the massive growth of bilateral trade between China and India, tensions over territorial and political issues have also grown, particularly in the last years. These effects are mediated and often inflamed by media depictions and perceptions of these tensions. India and China are both aware that peace and cooperation are essential. But it seems some media are more intent on fanning the flames than focusing on the ties that bind the two ancient civilizations. The media can play a constructive role in promoting mutual understanding. This paper deals with different areas of bilateral competition and convergence covered by the media as well as discusses the key differences between the Indian medias coverage of China and the Chinese medias reporting on India of the last years and especially in 2020. The article proposes to discover the problems and perspectives of the Indian media in India-China relations today.
The Myth in the Literature of Peoples of the North: Book Review: Zhuleva, A.S. (2019). Mifopoeticheskaya model' mira v nenetskoi literature [Mythopoetic World Model in the Nenets Literature]. Moscow: IMLI RAS
Authors: Khayrullin Ruslan Z.
Published: April 2021

The analysis of A.S. Zhulevas monograph is carried out. The author investigates Nenets mythopoetic world model on the basis of pieces of fiction and attracts various sources to fulfill this task: myths, folklore, the epos, data from linguistics, ethnography and ethnology, history of people and also materials about traditional representations in consciousness of the modern person. In the course of the research the author considered works of the different periods, including such writers as Tyko Vylka, I. Nogo and also their followers: V. Ledkov, L. Laptsuy, L. Nenyang, Yu. Vella, A. Nerkagi, etc.
The Story of a Drawing from Chukokkala Miscellany
Authors: Anpilova Larisa N.
Published: April 2021

A novel detailed analysis of a page from Chukokkala , Korney Chukovsky's handwritten miscellany with drawings by Yuri Annenkov, dated March 1923, is given. Involvement of archival sources makes up the history of the drawing creation. It turns out that Annenkov worked at the page of the miscellany and the portrait of Leo Trotsky at the same time. The analysis of the stylistic features of the drawing reconstructs the elements of the literary life of the 1920s. The study of the depicted persons clarifies the circle of friends and associates of prominent cultural figures of the first post-revolutionary decade. The article provides little-known biographical information about the characters depicted in the drawing. It specifies how Annenkov met Gorky's closest associate, the prominent public figure Albert Pinkevich. The author highlights little-known facts of friendship of A. Pinkevich, Boris Pilnyak, a Soviet writer, and the avant-garde artist Boris Shaposhnikov. The history of the creation of graphic portraits of Soviet writers made by Annenkov is considered. In conclusion, the page of the handwritten miscellany, and Chukokkala as a whole, are presented as a unique monument that captures the living passage of time.
The Ontology of Death in M. Shishkin’s Novel The Letter Book
Authors: Krotova Daria V.
Published: April 2021

The purpose of the study is to characterize the understanding of the phenomenon of death in M. Shishkins novel The Letter Book . In this work, as well as in the literary world of Shishkin in general, the category of death appears as one of the most important objects of reflection. The opposite facets in comprehension of this phenomenona are revealed: death as unconditional evil and monstrous absurdity (which is emphasized by the numerous anti-aesthetic characteristics of the images of dying and death in the novel), but at the same time, the phenomenon of death and the evil that it carries in itself are overcome, and mortality in the literary sphere of the novel is regarded not only as a destructive beginning, but also as a necessary element of ontological balance and an expression of the wisdom of the world order hidden from imperfect human consciousness. The idea of the deep internal unity of the categories of death and love in the novel is argued. Shishkins paradoxical idea of the thanatological element as a sphere of life creation is understood. Conclusions about the neomodernism guidelines of the writers work are formulated.
The Affordances of the Information and Communication Universe, or Who is Behind the Mass Media
Authors: Dzyaloshinsky Iosif M.
Published: April 2021

This article examines the specifics and perspectives of the information and communication universe theory for the analysis of the mass media. The aim is to explain the application of the concept of affordance in the context of media theory. The term was introduced by psychologist James J. Gibson to describe the specific inviting nature of objects and events, which, through affordances, suggest an algorithm for subsequent actions. From this point of view, the information and communication universe makes it possible to use it for some important purposes for the subjects of communication. However, the quality and options for implementing the possibilities of affordance depend on the goals, interests and skills of the subject who is trying to work with this affordance. To use an analogy, the same axe could invite some people to chop wood for an old lady, and others to use it as a weapon against her in order to seize her pension benefits. The thesis on the functional usefulness of the category information and communication universe for the analysis of processes in the media system is put forward. Traditional ideas about the specifics of the production and consumption of texts are corrected. The author analyzes the affordances of the Internet as a subsystem of the information and communication universe. It helps to explain the radical differences in the assessment of network digital technologies by representatives of different research schools. The article outlines further prospects for the identification and use of hidden affordances.
The Specifics of Training Highly Qualified Personnel in Postgraduate Studies Using Information and Communication Technologies in Russia and Abroad
Authors: Sklyarova Tatyana V. , Malyshev Vladimir S.
Published: April 2021

Modern requirements for Russian higher education in general and the system of training highly qualified personnel in particular arise from the necessity to improve the quality and efficiency in order to ensure the countrys international competitiveness in important areas of life. The research is aimed at filling the need for a detailed analysis of algorithms, frameworks and principles of organizing the process of training highly qualified personnel in graduate school, using information and communication technologies (ICT). The comparative nature of the work, which analyzes Russian and international experiences in this field, allows to obtain data that have not previously been systematized in the present context. The study is based on scientific and pedagogical publications of Russian and international authors. The purpose of the study is to consider the theoretical, methodological and organizational aspects of training graduate students, using ICTs in the selection of the analyzed material. The comparative analysis makes it possible to identify and systematize the specifics of informatization in training scientific and pedagogical personnel, the current implicit state of which complicates its interpretation in terms of the educational process organization and management. As a result, we can identify the following eight characteristics of the system of training highly qualified personnel in postgraduate studies using ICTs: theoretical and methodological foundations, characteristics of electronic learning systems, conditions for effective application and input data for their design, requirements for scientific supervisors and students, factors that update this type of training and a list of basic terms and concepts. The described characteristics can be used as a theoretical basis for further research, for example, in order to determine the actual parameters of designing the environment for students in graduate school as a means of scientific and pedagogical training of highly qualified personnel. The given descriptions of technologies in the context of the peculiarities of the impact of informatization on the implementation of the educational process, together with references to sources, allow to use the materials of the article as data for its planning and organization. The results of the research can be useful for specialists in designing, organizing, implementing and supporting the educational process in higher education using ICT tools: research supervisors, graduate students, managers and designers of educational programs.
In Memoriam of Friend
Authors: Kotik-Friedgut Bella S.
Published: April 2021

The article is dedicated to the memory of Professor Alfredo Ardila (1946-2021), Doctor of Psychology, Distinguished Professor at the Albizu University (USA, Miami), Past President of the Latin American Association of Neuropsychology, Member of the Council of the International Neuropsychological Society (USA, Miami) and the Editorial Board of the International Journal Lurian Journal, student and the successor of the glorious traditions of the Lurian neuropsychological school. The author shares her personal memories of co-education at the Faculty of Psychology of Lomonosov Moscow State University in the mid-1970s, as well as scientific cooperation and friendship, which lasted until the end of Alfredos life.
Characteristics of Psychological Readiness for Social Activity as Determinants of Different Forms of its Manifestation among Russian Student Youth in the Saratov Region
Authors: Arendachuk Irina V.
Published: April 2021

In modern studies, there is a contradiction between the passivity of young people in the manifestation of their social activity and the ideas of society about their progressive role in the development of civilization. In this regard, it becomes especially relevant to solve the problem of increasing the involvement of student youth in social processes through the search for factors that determine their psychological readiness for social activity, as aimed at being included in socially transformative activities, allowing young people to realize their potential in various spheres of life. In order to find a solution to this problem, a study aimed at analyzing the determinants of psychological readiness of Russian students to manifest various forms of social activity was conducted. The empirical study was carried out on a sample of students who live in the Saratov region and study in organizations of secondary vocational and higher education (Russian Federation, Saratov, N = 197; aged 18 to 23). The characteristics of psychological readiness were identified using the following methods: Personality Emotional Orientation Assessment (B.I. Dodonov, verified by N.A. Belskaya), General Self-Efficacy Scale (R. Schwarzer, M. Erusalem, adapted by V.G. Romek), Readiness for Self-Development (V.L. Pavlov) and Personal Change-Readiness Survey (A. Rolnik, S. Hezer, M. Gold, K. Hull, adapted by N.A. Bazhanova and G.L. Bardier). The intensity of social activity and different forms of its manifestation was determined using a questionnaire developed by a team of authors (R.M. Shamionov et al.). The study revealed some specific features in the determination of various forms of social activity by characteristics of psychological readiness for their manifestation among Russian students. It is shown that social activity in different forms of its manifestation can be determined by personal emotional orientation as a characteristic of emotional readiness, self-efficacy as an indicator of readiness to overcome difficulties in a social context, and characteristics of personal readiness for change, among which passion (energy), confidence and ingenuity dominate. It is found that, among young students, psychological readiness to the greatest extent determines the intensity of subcultural, altruistic and educational-developing forms of social activity, minimally associated with the manifestation of socio-political and Internet network forms of activity and is not associated with religious activity.
Normal modes of a waveguide as eigenvectors of a self-adjoint operator pencil
Authors: Malykh Mikhail D.
Published: April 2021

A waveguide with a constant, simply connected section S is considered under the condition that the substance filling the waveguide is characterized by permittivity and permeability that vary smoothly over the section S, but are constant along the waveguide axis. Ideal conductivity conditions are assumed on the walls of the waveguide. On the basis of the previously found representation of the electromagnetic field in such a waveguide using 4 scalar functions, namely, two electric and two magnetic potentials, Maxwells equations are rewritten with respect to the potentials and longitudinal components of the field. It appears possible to exclude potentials from this system and arrive at a pair of integro-differential equations for longitudinal components alone that split into two uncoupled wave equations in the optically homogeneous case. In an optically inhomogeneous case, this approach reduces the problem of finding the normal modes of a waveguide to studying the spectrum of a quadratic self-adjoint operator pencil.
Numerical simulation of thermal processes occurring in materials under the action of femtosecond laser pulses
Authors: Amirkhanov Ilkizar V. , Sarker Nil R. , Sarkhadov Ibrohim
Published: April 2021

In this work, a numerical study of the solutions of the parabolic and hyperbolic equations of heat conduction with the same physical parameters is carried out and a comparative analysis of the results obtained is carried out. The mathematical formulation of the problem is discussed. The action of the laser is taken into account through the source function, which was chosen as a double femtosecond laser pulse. In the hyperbolic equation, in contrast to the parabolic one, there is an additional parameter that characterizes the relaxation time of the heat flux. In addition, the source of the hyperbolic equation contains an additional term - the derivative of the power density of the source of the parabolic equation. This means that the temperature of the sample is influenced not only by the power density of the source, but also by the rate of its change. The profiles of the sample temperature at different times and its dynamics at different target depths are shown. The calculations were carried out for different time delays between pulses and for different relaxation parameters.
Optimization of mobile device energy consumption in a fog-based mobile computing offloading mechanism
Authors: Daraseliya Anastasia V. , Sopin Eduard S.
Published: April 2021

The offloading of computing tasks to the fog computing system is a promising approach to reduce the response time of resource-greedy real-time mobile applications. Besides the decreasing of the response time, the offloading mechanisms may reduce the energy consumption of mobile devices. In the paper, we focused on the analysis of the energy consumption of mobile devices that use fog computing infrastructure to increase the overall system performance and to improve the battery life. We consider a three-layer computing architecture, which consists of the mobile device itself, a fog node, and a remote cloud. The tasks are processed locally or offloaded according to the threshold-based offloading criterion. We have formulated an optimization problem that minimizes the energy consumption under the constraints on the average response time and the probability that the response time is lower than a certain threshold. We also provide the numerical solution to the optimization problem and discuss the numerical results.
On conjugate difference schemes: the midpoint scheme and the trapezoidal scheme
Authors: Ying Yu , Malykh Mikhail D.
Published: April 2021

The preservation of quadratic integrals on approximate solutions of autonomous systems of ordinary differential equations x=f(x), found by the trapezoidal scheme, is investigated. For this purpose, a relation has been established between the trapezoidal scheme and the midpoint scheme, which preserves all quadratic integrals of motion by virtue of Coopers theorem. This relation allows considering the trapezoidal scheme as dual to the midpoint scheme and to find a dual analogue for Coopers theorem by analogy with the duality principle in projective geometry. It is proved that on the approximate solution found by the trapezoidal scheme, not the quadratic integral itself is preserved, but a more complicated expression, which turns into an integral in the limit as t0.Thus the concept of conjugate difference schemes is investigated in pure algebraic way. The results are illustrated by examples of linear and elliptic oscillators. In both cases, expressions preserved by the trapezoidal scheme are presented explicitly.
Evaluation of socio-demographic factors and attempted suicides in the elderly
Authors: YENAL Sinan , PAKDEMİRLİ Ahu , BAYRAM Başak , DİREK Neşe
Published: April 2021

Introduction: The aim of this study is to reveal the socio-demographic and certain clinical characteristics of elderly patients admitted to the emergency department after a suicide attempt.Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. The universe of the study consisted of 96 patients aged 60 and over who were admitted to emergency department of Izmir Dokuz Eylul University Hospital between 2015-2019 due to a suicide attempt. Information for the study was obtained by retrospectively scanning the files of the patients.Results: Mean age of the 96 patients included in the study was 68.22 ± 9.45 years. The most common suicide method among the patients was drug overdose (n: 59, 61.45%). It was found that 45.05% of the patients who attempted suicide had a known psychiatric diagnosis (n:41). The suicide rate of women (n:42, 43.75%) who were primary school graduates (p=0.026), had a known psychiatric illness (p=0.001), continuously used drugs (p=0.002) and used antidepressants (p<0.001) was significantly higher compared to men (n:54, 56.25%).Conclusion: Being a primary school graduate, having a psychiatric illness, and using antidepressants increase suicide rates in women. It was suggested that this group of patients with suicidal tendencies should be treated with more care in emergency department.