bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
INSTC: Geopolitical Challenges and Risks. Part 1
Authors:   The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Shumilov Mikhail M.
Published: December 2024

To date, not enough generalizing studies have been published in Russia aimed at identifying
obvious and hidden geopolitical risks to the INSTC project. The scientific community has not
yet developed a general understanding of their actual and imaginary significance, acuteness,
interrelationships and interdependence. This is not surprising since the country’s leadership
has only recently come to understand the strategic importance and geo-economic significance
of INSTC. Since initially the main attention of the leading participants of the project — Russia,
Azerbaijan and Iran — was focused on the “western branch line” of the INSTC, it was on this
route that the foreign policy challenges from the United States and the EU, Turkey, India and
China, as well as Pakistan, the republics of Central Asia and Armenia. At the same time, the
main danger to the coordinated work of the Russian Federation, Azerbaijan and Iran within the
framework of the project comes from the United States and its NATO allies. Without hiding
their hostility to the Russian Federation, Iran and China, they are making efforts to involve
Azerbaijan and other former Soviet republics in their geopolitical game in the South Caucasus.
Turkish “pan-Turkists” have a certain influence on Baku’s behavior, seeking to shift its attention
to the TITR project. In this case, they are impressed by the fact that it enjoys the support of
the West. The geopolitical challenges and risks include the Azerbaijani Iranian and Azerbaijani-
Indian contradictions, India’s competition with China and Pakistan in Central Asia, and Armenia’s
claim to create a parallel to INSTC transport infrastructure. The article explains the
background and scale of all these challenges and risks for Russia and the INSTC project, their
thoroughness, imaginary and actual severity. According to the author, the main challenge (in
fact, a threat) to the project today comes from the United States, which has intensified its
participation in the reconciliation of Baku and Yerevan. In this regard, Washington’s desire to
oust the Russian Federation from Armenia and turn it into a state controlled by the West, as
well as to conclude a deal with Turkey and Azerbaijan at the expense of Armenia by forcibly
implementing the Zangezur transport corridor project, is alarming.
Methodological Support for the Development of Strategies for the Socio-Economic Development of Municipalities in Russia
Authors:   The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Elsukov M.Yu. , Kirillova N.N. ,   The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
Published: December 2024

The article presents the results of an analysis of methodological support for the preparation
of strategies for the socio-economic development of municipalities. At the beginning of 2024,
methodological recommendations have been developed in 24 regions of the Russian Federation.
They were compared in terms of the degree of consistency with strategic documents at the
federal and regional levels, the presence of common development principles, the need to
involve stakeholders in the planning process and the organization of public hearings. Despite
the variety of approaches to the structure, content, and emphasis on certain organizational
aspects, it can be said that methodological support for the process of strategic planning of
municipalities by regional levels of government is for the most part of a formal nature, ignoring
real resource opportunities and problems their constituent territories.
“New Geography” of the Russian North-West — External Challenges for Management Practices
Authors:   The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Khlutkov A.D. , Mezhevich N.M. ,   Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: December 2024

Geographical conditions create hard constraints for management practices. Geography is
physical — a difficult frame to overcome for any management decisions. However, economic
and especially political geography is significantly more dynamic, geographical conditions,
constant and variable, require their consideration in management. Borderline position can be
a great boon, and three decades has been just that. Today, the border or frontier situation is
a serious burden, military risks and additional costs. All this belongs to the category of external
calls for the national management system.
Three Sources of Inefficiency in Russian Science and Three Pillars for Innovation
Authors: Nikonova A. A.
Published: December 2024

The study aims to identify the reasons for the inefficiency of research and development (R&D) in Russia. It is guided by the principles of system economic theory, developed at the Central Economics and Mathematics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The study presents empirical data to demonstrate the significant impact of three main sources of R&D inefficiency: 1. The diverse structure of the Russian economy, which divides the science sector according to various characteristics, leads to low internal demand for domestic research and innovation. 2. The poor institutional quality of governance and dysfunctional governance systems, including regulatory instruments, income distribution, and criteria for evaluating scientific output, result in structural economic, scientific, and educational policies that are ineffective, leading to decreased motivation and reduced potential for science.3. The negative impact of the science sector, researchers, and the educational community on the socio-economic system is due to their depletion during periods of reform and their economic and institutional dependence on authorities, state policies, and recognition of researcher labor value. These three factors are closely related and contribute to the continued reproduction of problems, both in the creation of knowledge and its transfer to the economy. There is an ambiguity in the understanding of the term “efficiency of science” and the methods used to measure it, which prevents comparative analysis and decision-making to motivate actors. When discussing the fundamental factors of innovation activity efficiency, three pillars are identified: demand, the potential of science, and human potential, as well as qualified public administration. The direct and indirect connections between innovation activities and their impact on efficiency are discussed. A flexible approach to combining three different types of innovation models is recommended – linear, project-based, and ecosystem – as all three models rely on the same principles for achieving the best results in R&D and innovation.
Developing a New Feature for Vulnerability Risk Scoring Model for Enhanced Cybersecurity
Authors: Lim Joey , Muhammad Noryanti
Published: December 2024

As organisations increasingly rely on technology, the risk of cyber threats to data integrity and security grows significantly. Traditional vulnerability risk-scoring models may not adequately address the rapidly evolving nature of cyber threats, necessitating the development of more adaptable and context-specific models. This research aims to achieve two primary objectives: developing a flexible risk-scoring model that can be customised for different industries, companies, or situations, and creating a new feature that accurately reflects the risk score based on the current dataset. The study employs correlation analysis and machine learning-based regression modelling, utilising appropriate evaluation metrics to assess model performance. Results indicate that the K-Nearest Neighbors regression model performs particularly well, offering precise risk assessments. The risk score produced by the model serves as a critical tool for prioritising cybersecurity efforts, where higher scores denote a greater need for immediate action. This research contributes to the field by providing a scalable and customisable framework for developing specialised risk-scoring models, enhancing the effectiveness of cybersecurity strategies across diverse contexts.
Editorial
Authors: Editorial Equipe
Published: December 2024

Não consta.
Emprego Eficaz do Poder Aéreo:
Authors: Siqueira Mauro Barbosa
Published: December 2024

This essay aims to discuss doctrinal questions regarding the relevance of the insertion of synergy in the Brazilian Armed Forces joint operations through the efficacious of the Air Power employment. Beyond that, the paper also refers to the Joint Staff Course’s Professional Military Education accomplished through Brazilian War College faculty management. The paper starts by identifying concepts present in the National Defence Policy and in the current editions of Brazilian Armed Services Doctrine. In sequence, it was carried out a historical analysis of the evolution of Air Power, since the first employment of the airplane in aerial warfare. An exploratory, documental and bibliographic research was made. The results indicate the use of joint operations is a consummated fact in the military employment. Beyond that, the essay has a principal conclusion that there are advantages and efficacious with the joint employment of air power which can be the key element in this process of the Armed Forces integration.
Análise cronológica da educação em dor na lombalgia crônica não específica
Authors:   , Jesus Gabriel Alves de , Silva Jonathan Alves da , Nunes Nayane Rodrigues
Published: December 2024

INTRODUÇÃO: A dor lombar crônica inespecífica afeta milhões de pessoas, resultando em altos custos de saúde e impacto significativo na qualidade de vida. A dor lombar pode ser classificada em aguda, subaguda e crônica, sendo esta última um desafio para o manejo terapêutico devido às mudanças neurofisiológicas e psicoemocionais que gera. A educação em dor, baseada na neurociência, emerge como um método eficaz ao integrar abordagens biopsicossociais, auxiliando na redução de crenças negativas e medos sobre a dor e promovendo o entendimento sobre a condição. OBJETIVO: Analisar temporalmente a evolução dos estudos referentes a educação em dor nos pacientes com dor lombar crônica inespecífica, obtendo assim um espectro atualizado das técnicas com os melhores níveis de evidência. METODOLOGIA: O estudo adota uma abordagem cronológica, revisando ensaios clínicos com foco na educação em dor para dor lombar crônica inespecífica. Os dados foram coletados das bases como PubMed e PEDro, considerando ensaios clínicos randomizados com texto completo e disponível de forma gratuita, nos idiomas inglês e português. Foram excluídos artigos focados em outras regiões do corpo ou que não incluíssem a educação em dor como um componente. RESULTADOS: Quatro estudos revisados demonstraram abordagens multimodais e programas de educação em neurociência da dor mostraram-se superiores em termos de redução de intensidade da dor, funcionalidade e percepção sensorial. A integração de métodos como a terapia manual e a educação sobre neurofisiologia da dor também indicaram uma diminuição significativa na dor e uma melhora na qualidade de vida dos pacientes. CONCLUSÃO: A educação em dor na lombalgia crônica, nos últimos 11 anos, vem sendo utilizada da mesma forma, sendo uma abordagem associada à outras intervenções.
ENFRENTAMENTOS PARA O NEGACIONISMO CIENTÍFICO: EXPLORANDO A NATUREZA DA CIÊNCIA A PARTIR de FACT-CHECKING
Authors: Santos Bonfim Carolina , Strieder Roseline Beatriz
Published: December 2024

Scientific denialism is characterized by discrediting and dismissing science and its institutions. Alongside recurrent challenges in scientific education, denialism has prompted researchers to rethink strategies and seek new approaches to understand the phenomenon and combat its impact on science teaching and learning. In the same way, this study aims to evaluate the teaching potential of fact-checking publications to explore the Nature of Science (NOS). To reach this goal, we identified and characterized NOS elements in fact-checking about vaccines and autism based on Douglas Allchin and collaborators' partial inventory of dimensions of reliability in science, including its updates focused on the social media context. From this analysis, we inferred that dimensions related to the sociocultural axis predominate in the sample, compared with the conceptual and observational axes. We emphasize that related to communication-related factors, such as authority, credibility, and epistemic trust and dependence, are prevalent. According to the results, we point out different paths to work NOS aspects that are less alluded to in the publications. We hope this discussion will encourage further exploration and thus contribute to its approach from teaching training to basic education.
TRADUÇÃO E VALIDAÇÃO DE UM QUESTIONÁRIO DE DUAS CAMADAS SOBRE CIRCUITOS ELÉTRICOS SIMPLES
Authors: Lopes Mota Ana Rita , Costa Patrícia
Published: December 2024

Research on teaching electric circuits has highlighted students´ difficulties in the construction of a solid and scientifically consistent mental model. A two-tier simple electric circuits test (2T-SEC Test), designed to assess knowledge about simple electric circuits, was translated and administered to 223 students in the 9th and 10th grades of a Portuguese school, with the aim of validating a Portuguese language version of the questionnaire. An Item Response Theory analysis (two-parameter logistic model) was used in the validation. The internal consistency of the test for the 9th and 10th grades (Cronbach's alpha of 0,88 and 0,86, respectively) and the estimates of the item parameters (discrimination and difficulty) show that the test is reliable, valid, and suitable as a post-test for middle/high school Portuguese students. The results indicate that the questionnaire has greater information for students with an intermediate level of performance and confirm the existing literature: the concept of electrical voltage is delicate and complex, and most students take time to develop a solid and consistent mental model of electric circuits.
Learning with computer simulations: a case study on reservoir temperatures in carnot cycles
Authors: Velasco Juan José , Buteler Laura María , Coleoni Enrique Andres
Published: December 2024

Computer simulations have played a significant role in the development of physics, and in physics education as well. Researchers have addressed whether simulations promote learning, but few studies have investigated how simulations actually participate in learning processes. This study seeks to describe how simulations participate in conceptual learning. A case study is carried out using videotaped interviews with three groups of undergraduate students as they address a problem-solving task on thermodynamics (Carnot cycles). Students use a specifically developed simulation for support. The analysis is based on Coordination Class Theory (CCT). Results indicate that students not only use the simulation to think; it is actually a part of what they think. Students were found to engage in three different interaction dynamics with the simulation. Attuned with CCT, these were coded as either Extractive/Inferential/Articulative interactions. In each case, the substance of how these interactions input conceptual learning is described. Implications for future research and for teaching are given.
FORMAR PROFESSORES DE CIÊNCIAS NA ERA DA PÓS-VERDADE: O PAPEL DO DIÁLOGO COMO PRINCÍPIO MEDIADOR DO PROCESSO PEDAGÓGICO
Authors: Gomes Rosa Gabriela , Fernandes Kelles Ludmila , Franco Luiz Gustavo , Willig Lima Nathan
Published: December 2024

In the present work, we analyzed different types of mediation mobilized in a first semester Physics degree class over a four-week teaching unit. The research deals with Bruno Latour's Science Studies and, above all, with his concept of mediation, in its four variations – interference, composition, folding of space and time and delegation. We mobilize ethnographic tools for data construction and analysis; based on the use of questionnaires, participant observation of lessons, collection of artifacts produced in the unit, as well as records of discursive interactions. Our results indicate that the composition of students with support materials, such as semiotic instruments typical of Physics, as well as videos that discussed the topic, allowed for a complexification and expansion of the participants' performances in both their epistemic and political dimensions. Furthermore, the use of questioning as a pedagogical principle by the teacher, to the detriment of directive instruction, expanded the opportunities for undergraduate students to exceed their original performances and the performances suggested by the teacher himself, which highlights the potential of the question as a mobilizer of new agencies. In this way, our work points to three conclusions for the promotion of a pedagogical process in the post-truth era: i) conceptual teaching and learning in a way intertwined with a sociopolitical discussion, ii) the appreciation of teachers as critical intellectuals, and iii) the privilege of questioning as a tool to promote dialogue in the classroom.
Awareness of Takaful Ownership among the Kuala Klawang Community: Challenge or Opportunity?
Authors: Miskan Nor Hazanah , Muhamad Nurulhayah , Esa Maryam Mohd , Mohd Zabidi Farah Saniah , Hussin Nurul Liyana , Nasuha Siti Afifah
Published: December 2024

The Takaful industry in Malaysia has grown rapidly in line with the development of the Islamic banking industry. This development offers an alternative approach to Islamic risk management and control. The study aims to examine the impact of financial, attitude, and knowledge towards the awareness of Takaful among the Kuala Klawang district, Jelebu community. The findings of the study obtained through the distribution of a questionnaire of 90 respondents were analyzed and focused on correlation and regression analysis. The result of the study shows a moderate correlation between financial, attitude, and knowledge towards takaful awareness. Takaful is a reliable financial instrument offering guaranteed and safe protection.
Role of Perceived Authenticity in Souvenir Buying Decisions among Tourists in Bandar Hilir Melaka
Authors: Ahmat Amin Siti Mahera , Parid Dziela Muhamad , Adenan Hartini , 4Dina Syamilah Zaid Dina Syamilah Zaid
Published: December 2024

This study looks into the influence of perceived authenticity in tourists' souvenir purchasing selections in Bandar Hilir, Melaka, a UNESCO World legacy site known for its rich cultural legacy. The purpose of the study is to comprehend how visitors' attitudes, subjective norms, and sense of behavioral control are influenced by their perception of authenticity and how this affects their purchasing decisions. Grounded on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), the study utilizes a quantitative method, utilizing a structured questionnaire to collect data from both domestic and international tourists visiting Bandar Hilir. This research contributes to the body of knowledge on consumer behavior in the context of cultural tourism by shedding light on the cognitive processes underlying the purchasing behavior of visitors. The results are also likely to have practical consequences for local artists and marketers.
Examining the Intersection of Civil Society and Democratization: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Muhamad Hakimi Irwana Nooridayu , Mohd Tayeb Azmil , Hammad Ahmad Khan Hafizah , Ibrahim Mohamad Ili Afiq
Published: December 2024

This study critically examines the dynamic interplay between civil society and democratization using a bibliometric analysis. The analysis is based on 461 scholarly articles published between 1977 and 2024 in the Scopus database. The data analysis was performed using Harzing Publish or Perish and VOSviewer to identify publication trends, key contributors, research impact, and emerging clusters in the field. The findings reveal that research on civil society and democratization has shown an increasing trajectory over the past decade, with the United States of America as a prominent contributor to the study. Through keyword analysis, several avenues for future exploration in civil society and democratization have been proposed. These avenues include comparative research on civil society, exploring digital transformation and civil society, investigating civil society's involvement in climate change governance and global migration, and integrating interdisciplinary approaches to better understand the challenges and opportunities for civil society in contemporary political environments.
The Impact of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Job Satisfaction on Turnover Intentions: A Moderating Effect of Public and Private Sector Employees
Authors: Hou Chanyi , Hanapiyah Zulkefli Muhamad
Published: December 2024

The operational efficiency in China's private and public sectors presents significant differences that managers are unaware of, leading to increased turnover intentions. The current research covers the impacts of intrinsic and extrinsic job satisfaction on turnover intentions within the Chinese public sector. This research investigates the correlation between job satisfaction and employee turnover intentions in the Chinese public and private sectors. Data were gathered via questionnaires distributed to employees from multiple public and private enterprises and institutions. The findings indicate clear differences between employees in the public and private sectors regarding the influence of job satisfaction on intentions to turnover. Specifically, Chinese public employees show less extrinsic job satisfaction and less desire to quit than employees employed in the private sector. Moreover, compared to employees in the private sector, those working in the public sector have a direct but insignificant negative relationship between extrinsic job satisfaction and turnover intentions. To improve employee motivation, it is recommended that public-sector managers prioritize enhancing extrinsic job factors and consider reallocating dissatisfied employees to more suitable roles. Furthermore, managers should evaluate whether their organization’s turnover rate is overly high, as it will deteriorate productivity and efficiency.
Religious Non-Profit Organisations’ (RNPOs) Financial Management in Malaysia: Key Drivers and Insights from the Literature
Authors: Mahadi Rozaidy , Sariman Noor Kaziemah , Kiflee Ag Kaifah Riyard
Published: December 2024

This systematic review explores the convergence of innovative work behavior (IWB) and green practices within organizations, aiming to bridge the critical gap between innovation and sustainability. The study synthesizes insights from academic literature to understand how IWB facilitates the adoption and enhancement of green practices and how these practices, in turn, support organizational sustainability. The review investigates the factors influencing employees’ green innovative work behavior (GIWB), identifying key drivers, mediators, and moderators that shape the relationship between environmental corporate social responsibility (ECSR) and GIWB. The findings provide theoretical and practical insights for encouraging sustainability through innovation in the workplace, emphasizing the roles of leadership, organizational culture, and employee engagement. Furthermore, the review highlights challenges and facilitators in incorporating IWB with green practices, featuring successful case studies and best practices across various industries. The study underscores the importance of creating a positive environment for innovation to achieve sustainable outcomes, offering valuable insights for policymakers, managers, and scholars dedicated to advancing the sustainability agenda through innovative approaches. The review concludes with recommendations for future research and practical implications for enhancing the synergy between innovation and sustainability in organizational contexts.
Basic Concepts and Application of Nuclear Medicine
Authors: Nzayikorera Janvier
Published: December 2024

Understanding the scientific and technical concepts
related to nuclear medicine is the fundamental approach to
ensuring effective and efficient use of radionuclides, either for
imaging or treating numerous diseases. Basically, in ancient
times, the Greek philosopher Democritus (460–370 B.C.)
decreed that all things are composed of small, indivisible bits
called atoms .
A secularização nos discursos de Joaquim Nabuco
Authors: Machado Gomes Daniel
Published: December 2024

The 1824 Constitution combines elements of permanence and rupture with the Old Regime, by introducing the right to religious freedom and maintaining the confessional model characterized by placet and patronage. Throughout the 19th century, the gradual and ambiguous advance of the secularization process, understood as the reduction of religion to the private field, led to a political crisis accentuated by the Religious Question (1872). This text aims to relate Joaquim Nabuco's perceptions about secularization with the decline of the confessional model and, to this end, considers the author's ideas about the relationship between the Church and the State in the period between 1873 and 1880. Nabuco's view on the subject is in line with the perspective of the liberal radicals of the 1870s who disputed with royalists, ultramontanes, and moderate radicals about the role that religion would play in Brazilian public life. These different positions of the political spectrum are projected into discordant interpretations of the maintenance of the confessional regime and its relationship with constitutional rights and freedoms. The research found the statesman's perception of the need for autonomy in Brazilian public life in relation to religion, which implied reducing the political reach of the Church, breaking with the model adopted by the Constitution of 1824. It is concluded that the thinking of Nabuco on secularization can be framed within what the statesman called Politics with a capital p, as he realizes that the separation of Church and State was inevitable for Brazil to progress.
Uma Constituição e dois hinos
Authors: De Saldanha da Gama Lanzelotte Rosana
Published: December 2024

D. Pedro I was a composer and played several instruments. He affirmed his commitment to constitutional ideals by creating, in 1821, the Hymn of the Charter, being also the author of the lyrics. Adopted as the anthem of Portugal from 1834 to 1910, it is his most widespread work. However, its best-known anthem in Brazil is the Independence Anthem of Brazil, originally called Imperial and Constitutional, written to mark the granting, on March 25, 1824, of the first Brazilian constitution. When D. Pedro succeeded his father in Portugal, in March 1826, he has established the same constitution. In both countries, they were the longest-lasting rules. This article seeks to highlight D. Pedro's musical careers, always at the service of his liberal ideas.
A Constituição de 1824
Authors: Wehling Arno
Published: December 2024

Brazilian constitutionalism was similar in many aspects, in the diferent projects presented in the country, to European and North America ones. In this way, there were many symmetries, from the philosophical and scientific background of a world governed by natural laws, to the idea of a social contract, the affirmation of rights, the abolition of the Societé des Ordres and the organization of the State. There were, however, singularities or Brazilian adaptations. Such as the concept of political representation shared between the Nation and the Emperor and the proposal of a “Poder Moderador”. In the Constitution of 1824, a model of moderate monarchy prevailed, without republicanism nor a return to the Old Regime. It was a compromisse solution that considered three of the challenges faced at the time of Independence: slavery, large estates and foreign dependance.
Genética da Constituição
Authors: De Arruda Falcão Neto Joaquim , Soares Guilherme
Published: December 2024

This article analyzes what has come to be known as Brazilian constitutionalism. It focuses on the “genetics” of the first Brazilian Constitution during the period from 1821 to 1824. This phase is characterized by competition between various constitutional projects, such as the Portuguese Constitution of 1822, the draft made by the 1823 Constituent Assembly — the “Mandioca” Constitution — and, specifically, Frei Caneca’s project for the Constitution of the Confederation of the Equator. We understand that these projects are driven by both desire and fear — mutually. Frei Caneca desired a liberal Constitution and feared the Constitution of Emperor Pedro I, fearing the arbitrariness, oppression, and concentration of power it promoted. The emperor, on the other hand, desired a Constitution that would grant him power and feared the fragmentation of the territory, the discontinuity of the dynasty and the displeasure of the elites. We refer to this as the genetics of laws. We employ Frei Caneca’s concept of the Constitution as the “Minute of the Social Pact.” We also make some comparisons between the agenda of that time and those faced by the Brazilian Republican Constitution of 1988, noting certain breaks and continuities over these two hundred years.
A Construção Doutrinária da Administração Pública sob a Constituição Brasileira de 1824
Authors: Guandalini Júnior Walter
Published: December 2024

This paper aims to evaluate the role played by Brazilian administrative legal doctrine in the theoretical construction of a Public Administration for the country. While it is true that Brazilian administrative legal doctrine carried out the work of organizing the state’s administrative structure, we wish to identify precisely the characteristics attributed to this structure and the state model architected in its theoretical compositions. In this way, based on the main texts of administrative legal doctrine produced in 19th century Brazil, we will examine how Brazilian legal theory developed an ontological conception of Public Administration, assessing the concept it elaborated, the characteristics it attributed to public administration abstractly considered, and the concrete organization of Brazilian public administration.
Orígenes del encarcelamiento masivo en la Argentina
Authors: González Alvo Luis
Published: December 2024

This paper proposes to historically address a set of processes that led to the formation of mass imprisonment in Argentina, along with the decline of the rehabilitative ideal. In order to understand this set of processes, it is not enough to look exclusively at the period in which incarceration rates skyrocketed, but rather the look must start from the moment of legal consolidation of the rehabilitative ideal in Argentina. This is in order to try to record, from then on, the variations in the penitentiary policies that were implemented to put it into practice or not. Although mass incarceration is a global phenomenon, particularly intense in Latin America, this local approach is proposed to contribute to the general reflection on this phenomenon in the region, which is growing above the global average.
Analysis of Areas of the Development of Requirements for Fire-Resistant Structures of Buildings and Facilities
Authors:   FGBU VNIIPO EMERCOM of Russia, Pekhotikov A.I. , Golkin A.V. ,   FGBU VNIIPO EMERCOM of Russia, Gomozov A.V. ,   FGBU VNIIPO EMERCOM of Russia, Usolkin S.V. ,   FGBU VNIIPO EMERCOM of Russia
Published: December 2024

The analysis of areas of the development of requirements for fire-resistant structures of buildings and facilities in order to prevent progressive collapse of buildings during fires and restrict the fire spread between fire compartments has been provided.
The necessity of the development of requirements for fire-resistant structures functioning as load-bearing elements to prevent objects’ progressive collapse caused by a fire impacting structures after a local collapse until the moment of the complete evacuation and rescue operations is demonstrated. These additional requirements must completely exclude progressive collapse for objects whose destruction is considered specifically hazardous for adjacent buildings and facilities. The existing procedure of identification of structures functioning as load-bearing elements that enables to register, during the development of a list of load-bearing elements of buildings, structures are not load-bearing under normal operation but involved as load-bearing elements of buildings and facilities upon a local collapse must be specified. A conclusion regarding the objective possibility of introducing requirements stipulating that in buildings with one staircase, its walls must be protected against destruction in case adjacent structures are damaged, which is a mandatory condition to ensure safe evacuation and rescue operations, has been made.
For the optimization of design solutions, areas of the development of requirements for fire-resistant structures have been elaborated on to ensure a transition from the need to design a Type 1 firewall along the entire length of a building to possible restriction of its size equal to the size of a standard firebreak and later to the size of a required firebreak.
Ensuring Safe Working Conditions during Winter Heating of Reinforced Concrete Structures
Authors:   National Research University Moscow State University of Civil Engineering, Korol E.A. , Degaev E.N. ,   National Research University Moscow State University of Civil Engineering
Published: December 2024

The high rate of housing construction in 2023 significantly affected the level of occupational electrical injuries due to poor weather conditions and working in the winter season. The risk of electric shock at a construction site crucially increases in winter as heating reinforced concrete structures is mandatory. The study aims to develop design solutions to ensure safe working conditions and electrical safety at a construction site during the heating of reinforced concrete structures in winter. Electrical heating is used for concreting structures when the outdoor air temperature is expected to drop below 5 °C and the minimum daily temperature below 0 °C. The method is applied to prevent the freezing of freshly laid concrete, which can cause the formation of ice films around the reinforcement and filler grains. The study developed design solutions to ensure safe working conditions and electrical safety at a construction site when heating reinforced concrete structures in the winter season. Schemes of safe allocation of electrodes and heating wires in reinforced concrete structures, safe conditions and parameters of the use of heating wires, and safe conditions of structures’ heating and stripping are established. The technology and arrangement of work on installing electrodes and laying heating wires is described, and basic requirements for electrical safety at a construction site when heating reinforced concrete structures in winter are established. During the jobs’ performance, the safety requirements stipulated in the Occupational safety rules must be met. When assembling electrical installations, cables, and wires, the provisions of the Rules for Electrical Installations must be followed, during their operation, the Rules for the Technical Operation of Electrical Installations of Consumers of Electric Energy are applied. Employees must be trained, instructed, and provided with personal protection equipment. The heating area must be equipped with protective fencing, alarms, and safety signs. Electric wires and equipment must be in an operable state, undamaged, and insulated.
Factors Affecting Stress Levels Among Students: A Virtual Exploration
Authors: Emran Md. Galib Ishraq , Mahmud Sumaiya , Khan Akram Hussain , Nurun Nahar Bristy  , Das Apurba Kumar , Barma Rhidi , Barma Anindita , Mita Mohsina Hossain , Bosunia Lingkon , Rahman Mahfuzur , Roy Mrinmoy
Published: December 2024

Stress is a constant companion in our modern life. Individuals have varied responses to stressful situations. In the usual course of things, everyone who lives in this world experiences stress. It presents a detrimental idea that could affect mental and physical health. The main goal of this study was to identify the variables that had the most significant impact on students' stress levels. Exam pressure, study pressure, and pressure from teachers, tutors, and parents all significantly impact students' mental health. Too much stress can lead to mental health problems, including depression and anxiety. Depression and anxiety are the two conditions that affect young people's mental health most frequently. Students under stress appear more susceptible to developing detrimental habits, including procrastination, alcoholism, smoking, and drug addiction. This research enhances the comprehension of stress and its diverse factors, informing ways to promote mental health in adolescents and adults. Further study is mandatory to determine the stress level of people of all ages and to educate people on how to reduce stress and lead a sustainable life.
A General Overview Of Şair Avni s Poems
Authors: ÖZTOPRAK NİHAT , SIRKINTI HALİSE GÜLMÜŞ
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışmanın hazırlanma sürecinde bilimsel ve etik ilkelere
uyulduğu ve yararlanılan tüm çalışmaların kaynakçada belirtildiği
beyan olunur
Brexit and the Spillover Phenomenon: Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Gibraltar
Authors:   University of Pecs, Hungary, Varga Timea
Published: December 2024

In my research I examined the consequences of Brexit and the spillover phenomenon. Even though the United Kingdom has left the European Union on 31 December 2020 with a deal, the resulting challenges are not solved at all in 2023 either – Brexit has brought to the surface such conflicts, that London considered dealt with a long time ago. However, questions of autonomy and independence are not so easy to resolve, they have their roots in history and in this uncertain situation they came to the fore again.
Northern Ireland, Gibraltar and Scotland have always meant sources of conflict for the British and all these seem to be reinforced by Brexit. Spain was demanding the renegotiation of the issue of Gibraltar; tensions between the 'two Irelands' are re-emerging on the Irish border, while Scotland is considering another referendum to leave Great Britain and possibly rejoin the EU. Furthermore, this is happening in an era when nationalism and the idea of the nation-state is gaining momentum across Europe.
My question is whether Northern Ireland, Scotland and Gibraltar want to continue without London, and if yes, what are their chances: can they function independently or maybe join a country that is already in the EU? Could this exit bring about the disintegration of the United Kingdom? If yes, that would be the problem of every country in Europe, as that could set a precedent for every other minority within the continent.
A Study Abroad Immersion and Reflection of American Liberal Arts Students in Cyprus
Authors:   Christopher Newport University, Virginia, USA, Reimer Mark , Miralis Yiannis ,   European University Cyprus
Published: December 2024

Ensemble tours abroad, with a liberal arts focus, provide a rich, unique, and highly educational opportunity to make music while experiencing the history, people, language, and culture of another country. Pre-tour preparation, however, requires research and a trusted relationship between the director and the host to ensure that the musicians in both countries enjoy the same degree of excitement and desire to learn from one another. The following article is research that was conducted for an American college wind ensemble tour to Cyprus. In addition to reviewing several books and journals, the authors listened to hours of classical, folk, and popular Cypriot music that provided a wealth of historical knowledge in addition to a comprehensive introduction to the aural history of Cyprus. The article includes a brief history of Cyprus, the history and development of music, song, dance, and music education in Cyprus, a brief history of wind bands in Cyprus, and the reflections of the students who participated in the tour.
The Mediation of Financial Behavior to Financial Literacy and Spending Habits of Gen Z: An Exploratory Factor Analysis
Authors:   Rizal Technological University, Mandaluyong City, Philippines, Rodriguez Joel Mark , Labong Del Carmen ,   Rizal Technological University, Mandaluyong City, Philippines, Palallos Lourdes ,   Rizal Technological University, Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Published: December 2024

The study aims to explain the relationship of financial literacy with spending habits and behavior. Financial behavior is a mediator of Generation Z. Financial literacy is a very important dimension in making financial decisions, and this research highlighted the direct and indirect impacts that financial literacy exerts on spending behavior. Data is collected from 317 respondents using a structured questionnaire measuring financial literacy, financial behavior, and spending behavior. Correlation, regression, mediation analysis, and Structural Equation Modeling have been used in evaluating these relationships. Financial literacy directly reflects a strong relationship with spending behavior, and its coefficient is 1.167. Financial behavior, therefore, exercises a strong mediation effect on this relationship with a mediation coefficient of 0.797, thus indicating that financial behavior is an essential tool in successfully translating financial knowledge into responsible spending. From these findings, greater financial literacy and responsible financial behavior may increase the aggregate financial efficacy of Generation Z. Although the current study heavily focuses on the fact that financial literacy and behavior are highly associated with financial well-being, it shows that targeted financial literacy education programs on either behavior or financial literacy enhance healthier spending behavior. The scope of future studies involves considering the role of income and personality characteristics as well as an elongation of the time horizon to uncover the impact of financial literacy on shifts in the individual's financial well-being.
Assessing State Laws and Regulations on Radon in US Child Care Centers
Authors:   Arkansas State University, Poku Benjamin , Hussaini Sayed ,   Oregon Community College
Published: December 2024

In the US, radon is the second most significant contributor to lung cancer, following smoking. Despite this, there is a notable absence of state-level measures and guidelines aimed at managing and mitigating the risks associated with exposure to radon gas. The objective of this research was to investigate whether state-level laws regarding radon in childcare centers have a correlation with the proportion of counties in each state that fall under radon zone 1 (with levels exceeding 4 pCi/L). The research method was secondary analysis. Data was gathered from multiple sources, including the EPA radon website, academic journals, official state government websites, and state laws and regulations. The evaluation of current radon legislation was based on the EPA radon zones. To analyze the data, an independent T-Test was conducted with a significant level of P<0.05. The results showed that 39 states in the US have at least one county falling under radon zone 1, while 11 states have no counties in this category. Among these, 11 states have enacted legislation pertaining to childcare centers, whereas 39 states lack any such regulations. Out of the 39 states that have one or more counties falling under radon zone 1, 28% (n=39) have implemented radon regulations specific to childcare facilities. The study findings indicate that states situated entirely or partially within EPA radon zone 1 were 88% more likely to lack regulations mandating radon testing in childcare centers, as compared to states not falling within this zone. However, while there is a noticeable association between state radon legislation for childcare centers and the percentage of counties in radon zone 1, it is not statistically significant (p-value = 0.12).
Mikrorekonstruktivnye tekhnologii podshivaniya intraokulyarnoj linzy k raduzhke s polnym sohraneniem ee funkcij
Authors: Тахчиди Х. П.
Published: December 2024

Implantaciya intraokulyarnoj linzy (IOL) v kapsul'nyj meshok na segodnyashnij den' priznana standartom v hirurgicheskom lechenii pacientov s kataraktoj i afakiej razlichnogo geneza. Nesmotrya na eto sushchestvuet ryad prichin i sostoyanij, pri kotoryh implantaciya linzy v kapsul'nuyu sumku ne predstavlyaetsya vozmozhnoj ili svyazana s vysokim riskom ee nestabil'noj fiksacii: nesostoyatel'nost' svyazochnogo apparata hrustalika, razrushenie cinnovyh svyazok, v tom chisle dislokaciya kompleksa «IOL — kapsul'nyj meshok» v posleoperacionnom periode; povrezhdenie ili udalenie kapsul'nogo meshka vo vremya operacii, a takzhe ego otsutstvie ili razrushenie pri implantacii na afakichnyh glazah. Na segodnyashnij den' problemy fiksacii i centracii IOL v sluchayah nestandartnyh situacij, svyazannyh s nesostoyatel'nost'yu ili otsutstviem «kapsul'noj podderzhki», ostayutsya nereshennymi. Cel'yu issledovaniya bylo razrabotat' tekhnologii podshivaniya IOL k raduzhke s polnym sohraneniem ee funkcij, pri razlichnyh situaciyah nesostoyatel'nosti ili otsutstvii vozmozhnosti fiksacii i centracii linzy v kapsul'nom meshke. Pacienty (n = 12; 12 glaz) v zavisimosti ot klinicheskoj situacii byli razdeleny na gruppy: gruppa 1 — dislokacii kompleksa «IOL — kapsul'nyj meshok» (6 glaz); gruppa 2 — polnoe otsutstvie «kapsul'noj podderzhki» (3 glaza); gruppa 3 — nesostoyatel'nost' «kapsul'noj podderzhki» (3 glaza). Dlya kazhdoj situacii iz etih trekh grupp byla razrabotana otdel'naya tekhnologiya podshivaniya. V rezul'tate provedennogo lecheniya polucheny vysokie kliniko-funkcional'nye rezul'taty za schet nadezhnoj fiksacii i vysokokachestvennoj centracii IOL, a takzhe polnogo sohraneniya ob"ema funkcij i kosmeticheskih svojstv raduzhki.
Stake - Out of Curves with the Polar Method: Application in Trumpet Type Intersections
Authors: Eren Mehmet , Tona Aziz Uğur
Published: December 2024

The sustainability and efficiency of modern infrastructure are directly related to effective highway design. The increasing demands of industrialization, tourism, and trade have highlighted the need for fast and safe transportation. Trumpet-type interchanges provide a significant solution for these transportation needs. This study examines how the intermediate points of curves used in the connecting roads of trumpet-type interchanges can be staked out using the polar method. The research provides a detailed explanation of how to determine intermediate points of curve elements both at project and land level, supported by simulated data. The results offer a practical approach to enhancing accuracy and efficiency in engineering projects.
Ventanas triangulares y puertas inclinadas. La divulgación del expresionismo alemán en el cine y el teatro hispanoamericanos a través de dos colecciones populares de revistas semanales, La Novela Semanal de El Universal Ilustrado y Argentores
Authors: Hadatty Mora Yanna
Published: December 2024

Este artículo busca señalar una ruta de divulgación del expresionismo alemán en Hispanoamérica que no parte de la publicación curada a través de la antología, la revista de vanguardia, o su circuito. Se concentra en rastrear publicaciones periódicas hispanoamericanas de espectáculos que incluyen colecciones literarias. En específico, decide revisar algunas obras de dos revistas-colecciones de cierta semejanza material como objetos de estudio: la mexicana La Novela Semanal (1922-1925), y la argentina Argentores (primera etapa, 1934-1948). Para la comparación, parte de algunas similitudes insoslayables: las dos corresponden a un gusto ecléctico; sus políticas editoriales se encuentran ancladas en el medio cultural local, más interesadas en divulgar que en cribar; las rige la ley del mercado. Por ello, dan a la luz un abanico de materiales heterogéneos, con amplios tirajes, si bien con distinta fortuna y alcances por la propia historia política y cultural local; lo que pauta también la posibilidad de señalar las diferencias entre ambas publicaciones.