bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
El paisaje vegetal del Espacio Natural Protegido
de la Rambla de Castro (Tenerife)
Authors: García Gallo Antonio , Rodríguez Delgado Octavio , Wildpret de la Torre Wolfredo
Published: May 2022

En el presente trabajo se aborda el estudio florístico y fitosociológico del Paisaje Protegido de la Rambla de Castro, espacio natural situado en la costa norte de la isla de Tenerife, de gran interés histórico, biológico y paisajístico. Enclavado en el piso bioclimático inframediterráneo xérico semiárido, la vegetación potencial, rica en endemismos, está constituida
principalmente por comunidades halófilas (Frankenio ericifoliae-Astydamietum latifoliae) y pequeños bosquetes de tarajales (Atriplici ifniensis-Tamaricetum canariensis), así como restos de tabaibales-cardonales (Periploco
laevigatae-Euphorbietum canariensis), matorrales termófilos (Mayteno canariensis-Juniperion canariensis) y vegetación rupícola (Greenovio-Aeonietea); conserva, además, un espléndido palmeral de Phoenix canariensis y
Phoenix dactylifera.
Association Between the Cholinesterase Inhibitor Donepezil and the Cholinergic Precursor Choline Alphoscerate in the Treatment of Depression in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Carotenuto Anna , Fasanaro Angiola Maria , Manzo Valentino , Amenta Francesco , Traini Enea
Published: May 2022

Background:

Depressive symptoms are common in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients and are associated with an increased functional decline. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants showed a limited efficacy.

Objective:

The purpose of this work was to evaluate if a higher brain cholinergic stimulation induced by the association between the acetylcholinesterase inhibitor donepezil and the cholinergic precursor choline alphoscerate has any effect on depression in AD patients.

Methods:

Patients were selected among those recruited in the ASCOMALVA (association between the cholinesterase inhibitor donepezil and the cholinergic precursor choline alphoscerate in AD) trial. Depressive symptoms were investigated in 90 AD patients through the neuropsychiatric inventory at baseline and after 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, and 24 months of treatment. Patients were randomized in a group association therapy (45 subjects) receiving donepezil 10 mg plus choline alphoscerate 1,200 mg/day, and a group monotherapy (45 subjects) receiving donepezil 10 mg/day plus placebo. Based on the results of the MMSE at the recruitment patients were divided into 3 groups: severely impaired (score < 15); moderately impaired (score 19-16); mild-moderately impaired (score 24-20).

Results:

Depression symptoms were significantly lower ( p < 0.05) in patients treated with donepezil plus choline alphoscerate compared to patients treated with donepezil alone. Subjects of the group having mild to moderate cognitive impairment were those more sensitive to the association treatment.

Conclusion:

Depression symptoms of AD patients in the mild to moderate stage probably could to benefit of a stronger cholinergic stimulation induced by associating donepezil with the cholinergic precursor choline alphoscerate.
An Overview on Chemical Contaminants of Wastewater and Their Current Removal Techniques
Authors: Shukor Nurul Naqirah , Roslan Nurul Fatehah , Nurazzi Norizan Mohd , Shazleen Siti Shazra , Faiz Norrrahim Mohd Nor , Knight Victor Feizal , Mohamad Nor Norazman
Published: May 2022

Water pollution is a global concern, and it has affected the lives of millions of people. The delivery of a good approach to eliminate the chemical contaminants is an emerging issue and requires continuous exploration. Recently, extensive studies have reported interesting findings on the development of suitable methods for the removal of chemical contaminants. In this review, the origin of different types of chemical contaminants and their effect on the environment and human health were presented. We also reviewed the current state-of-the-art of available and newly established techniques for the removal of the chemical contaminants. Lastly, challenges and future directions related to this area were also tackled. This review can be positively beneficial to human, the environment, economics and society.
Assessment of Nutrient Contents in River Waters Introduced to Beni Haroun Dam, North East Algeria
Authors: Bouchareb N. , Boudraa W. , Boudeffa K. , Lalaoui M. , Bousbia S.
Published: May 2022

The main objective of this study was to assess the hydrochemical water quality of the rivers that flowed into the Beni Haroun dam by integrating the use of biogeochemical and multivariate statistical investigation methods. Water samples were collected from the four principal rivers (Oued Rhumel, Oued Radjas, Oued Kebir and Oued El-Kotone rivers) flowing into the Beni Haroun dam in February 2020. Essential physical parameters (pH, Electric Conductivity (EC), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and Dissolved Oxygen (O2)) and nutrient contents (dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN: NH4, NO3 and NO2), phosphate (PO4) and silicates (SiO4) were analysed. The results of our study showed important variations in physical parameters according to the characteristics of each river; additionally, SiO2, NO3 and NO2 were found to be highly abundant in Oued Rhumel, Oued Radjas and Oued El-Kotone rivers. This abundance could be explained by the fact that these three rivers were more exposed to anthropogenic pollution principally due to agricultural activities compared to the Oued Kebir river. In contrast, NH4, as well as phosphate (PO4), was present at high concentrations in both Oued Rhumel and Oued Radjas rivers. These biogeochemical conditions would have severe impacts on the functioning and productivity of aquatic systems.
Assessment of Seasonal and Spatial Variation of the Organic Carbon and Nutrients in the Ghaghara River Sediment
Authors: Ravi Nirdesh Kumar , Gautam Sandeep Kumar , Tiwari Jaya , Jha Pawan Kumar
Published: May 2022

To assess the organic carbon and nutrients content and its seasonal and spatial variation, sediment samples were collected three times from 18 different locations starting from Keuna, Nepal to Doriganj, Bihar from Ghaghara River during the year 2018-19. The value of pH varied from 7.6 to 8.8 during the study period and indicated the alkaline nature of the sediment. The electrical conductivity (EC) value varied from 0.09 to 0.47 (m S cm-1) in the study area, which shows the contribution of the anthropogenic input mainly from domestic and industrial sources to the sediment of the Ghaghara River. The sediment organic carbon (SOC) was in the range of 0.14 to 1.26 %, with relatively higher concentrations during the post-monsoon and monsoon season. The concentration (Mean ± SD) of nitrate, ammonium, phosphate, sulphate and silica in the sediment samples of Ghaghara River were 7.05 ± 1.19, 5.5 ±1.7, 1372 ± 509, 562 ± 157, and 159306 ± 36192 (mg kg-1), respectively, during post-monsoon season, 2.05 ± 0.59, 18.0 ± 5.2, 1814 ± 318, 602 ± 139, and 180152 ± 52098 (mg kg-1) in pre-monsoon season, and were 7.3 ± 3.3, 7.8 ± 1.4, 1835 ± 696, 438 ± 85, and 163625 ± 68143 (mg kg-1) in monsoon season, respectively. The bulk density (BD), pH, EC, nitrate, ammonium, sulphate, and phosphate content showed significant seasonal variation and in the case of spatial variation, while only EC and sediment organic carbon showed significant variation in the Ghaghara river sediment.
Genetic testing for hereditary predisposition to breast cancer in the real world: Initial experience
Authors: da Silva Fontinele Danilo Rafael , Assunção Ribeiro da Costa Rafael Everton , da Silva Magalhães Maria Kamila , Vieira Sabas Carlos
Published: May 2022

BACKGROUND: Around 5%–10% of breast cancers are due to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome. Genetic testing is important to identify these cases, enabling the adoption of specific risk-reducing treatment strategies. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the performance of genetic testing and its implications in patients with indication of genetic testing to identify hereditary predisposition to breast cancer. METHODS: This is a retrospective observational cross-sectional study, including 176 patients with clinical indication of genetic testing for pathogenic variants related to breast, ovarian and pancreatic cancers (among others), managed from 1999 to 2021 in an Oncology private clinic located in the city of Teresina (PI), Brazil. RESULTS: There was a predominance of female patients (98.9%) and those with a family (91.0%) and personal history (64.2%) of cancer. In the study, 102 patients (57.9%) received genetic testing. BRCA1 and BRCA2 pathogenic variants occurred in 26 cases (90%). Another three PALB2 and TP53 pathogenic variants were detected. Eleven pathogenic variant carriers (38%) underwent risk-reducing surgeries. CONCLUSIONS: BRCA1/BRCA2 pathogenic variants occurred in around 25% of tested patients. Approximately 42.0% of the patients did not undergo genetic testing, despite clinical indication.
Reputation evaluation model in social networks based on information behavior
Authors: Xiong Jianying , Liu Hai , Liu Chengqi
Published: May 2022

Social network has become an important channel for people to obtain information.Trusted user information behavior is the key to build cyberspace security. A dynamic reputation evaluation method based on supervision feedback of user information behavior is helpful to promote social network self-discipline and achieve good community autonomy. The comprehensive reputation evaluation of each node integrates identity and behavior reputation. And the reputation is dynamically updated by setting the new node evaluation period and phased update mechanism. Identity reputation is calculated by information disclosure and network characteristics; Behavior reputation is calculated by information release and forwarding, and rewards or punishments will be given to self-correction of information behavior or blocking of bad information. The simulation results show that compared with the traditional trust evaluation mechanism, setting rewards and punishments guidance can improve the accuracy of reputation evaluation. At the same time, reputation incentive can also inhibit the interaction of bad information while promoting the consciousness of reporting.
A discrete artificial bee colony algorithm for quadratic assignment problem
Authors: Peng Zhong-yuan , Huang Yun-ji , Zhong Yu-bin
Published: May 2022

The quadratic assignment problem (QAP) is a well-known challenging combinational optimization problem that has received many researchers’ attention with varied real-world and industrial applications areas. Using the framework of basic artificial bee colony algorithm, frequently used crossover and mutation operators, and combined with an effective local search method, this paper proposes a simple but effective discrete artificial bee colony (DABC) algorithm for solving quadratic assignment problems (QAPs). Typical QAP benchmark instances are selected from QAPLIB in order to conduct the simulation experiment where common performance metrics are used to evaluate the algorithm. The paper also investigates the influence factors of the algorithm’s performance. The results show that the proposed algorithm is a quite effective and practical new approach for handling QAP problems.
On a new kind of ordered fuzzy group
Authors: Liu Hongping , Ge Qian , Wei Ruiju
Published: May 2022

This paper aims to further study the new kind of ordered fuzzy group named ordered L-group, which is put forward in literature [20]. Some algebraic properties of ordered L-groups, such as the relationship between elements, the equivalent characterizations and the products of these groups are discussed. Following that, the properties of substructures including characterization theorems, the convexity, the products of (normal) subgroups maintain the original substructure, along with the properties of ordered L-group homomorphisms are explored. The discussion of ordered fuzzy groups in this paper is from the perspective of fuzzy binary operation, which is different from the commonly method that just discuss the fuzzification of substructures in the research of fuzzy algebra. It can better reflect the essence of fuzzy groups logically just like that of classical groups.
BioP-TAP: An efficient method of template protection and two-factor authentication protocol combining biometric and PUF
Authors: Zhang Hui , Bian Weixin , Jie Biao , Sun Shuwan
Published: May 2022

We propose an efficient identity authentication protocol based on cancelable biometric and Physical Uncloable Function (PUF) namely BioP-TAP, which realizes the two-way authentication between the user and the server. Specially, the concept of biometric template protection is added to the proposed protocol to better protect user privacy. We use the properties of PUF to generate the cancelable biometric and adds it to the authentication protocol. Then, we design a complete authentication protocol combining the elliptic curve Pedersen commitment and Zero-knowledge proof. Finally, we adopt the method of combining formalization and non-formalization to carry out scientific evaluation from multiple perspectives. And the performance analysis and comparison with existing schemes are employed to evaluate the proposed scheme, so as to ensure the effectiveness and security. The results show that the proposed method is more effective for security than existing methods, and more suitable for the user biometric authentication in a multi-server environment.
Multi-strategy Jaya algorithm for industrial optimization tasks
Authors: Yu Xiaobing , Luo Wenguan , Rao R.Venkata
Published: May 2022

Jaya, a simple heuristic algorithm, has shown attractive features, especially parameter-free. However, the simple structure of Jaya algorithm may result in poor performances, to boost the performance, a multi-strategy Jaya (MJaya) algorithm based on multi-population has been proposed in this paper. Three strategies correspond to three groups of solutions. The first strategy based on the first population is to introduce an adaptive weight parameter to the position-updating equation to improve the local search. The second strategy is based on rank-based mutation to enhance the global search. The third strategy is to exploit around the best solution to reinforce the local search. Three strategies cooperate well during the evolution process. The experimental results based on CEC 2014 have proven that the proposed MJaya is superior compared with Jaya and its latest variants. Then, the proposed MJaya algorithm is used to solve three industrial problems and the results have shown that the proposed MJaya algorithm can also solve complex industrial applications effectively.
Vocational wayfinding following spinal cord injury: In what contexts, how and why does early intervention vocational rehabilitation work?
Authors: Martin Rachelle A. , Nunnerley Joanne L. , Young Timothy , Hall Andrew , Snell Deborah L. , Hackney Jonathan J. , Bourke John A. , Derrett Sarah , Dunn Jennifer A.
Published: May 2022

BACKGROUND: Early intervention vocational rehabilitation (EIVR) is used to optimize return to work (RTW) outcomes for people following spinal cord injury (SCI). However, theoretical clarity is required about how EIVR works, for whom and under what circumstances. OBJECTIVE: To develop a theoretical understanding of how people respond to EIVR following SCI and the contexts in which mechanisms of intervention effect are likely to be activated. METHODS: Realist research methods were used to analyze interviews with 30 participants who had received EIVR following SCI. RESULTS: We conceptualized the reporting of our analyses using a travel metaphor, encapsulating the types and degree of wayfinding support participants required to think about, plan and action their vocational aspirations. Developing, maintaining and enacting hope, supporting self-identity and vocational identity, and focusing on environmental context adaptations required to enact vocational aspirations, appear to be critical mechanisms of intervention effect within EIVR. CONCLUSIONS: Various contexts and mechanisms of EIVR contribute to successful negotiation, achievement and sustainability of RTW outcomes for people following SCI. These theoretical understandings can refine EIVR service provision within SCI rehabilitation and inform how EIVR can improve RTW outcomes for people with acquired neurological conditions in other rehabilitation contexts.
A balancing act: The employer perspective on disability disclosure in hiring
Authors: Østerud Kaja Larsen
Published: May 2022

BACKGROUND: How to disclose an impairment during the hiring process is an important question for disabled people, yet the associated employer perspective remains overlooked in the literature. OBJECTIVE: The article investigates whether, when and how employers prefer jobseekers to disclose their impairment during the recruitment process. Stigma and impression management is used as a theoretical lens to interpret employer responses. METHODS: The article uses interview data from 38 Norwegian employers paired with behavioral data from a recruitment situation. Prior to the interviews, the employers were subjected to a field experiment wherein pairs of fictitious applications were submitted for real job listings. In these, one of the applicants disclosed either a mobility impairment or a mental health condition. RESULTS: The findings show that disability disclosure is a balancing act between appearing candid and demonstrating competence and that employers favor identity management strategies that present disability in a positive and unobtrusive manner and downplay the impairment. The employers favored disclosure but expected wheelchair users to disclose their impairment earlier than people with mental health conditions. Furthermore, employers with a relational view on disability were found to be more open to hiring disabled people. CONCLUSIONS: The article illustrates how disclosure expectations can represent a significant disability penalty, thus hampering employment advancement for disabled people.
Using wireless technology to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in vocational settings: A focus group study
Authors: Paul Claire Donehower , Thomas Erin Vinoski , Marelle Chelsea , Hussain Sharish Z. , Doulin Allison M. , Jimenez Eliseo
Published: May 2022

BACKGROUND: The benefits of successful integrated employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are immense. However, barriers contributing to high rates of unemployment among people with IDD, such as lack of appropriate training for employers and inadequate supports, are still widespread. Ensuring access to technology in the workplace is one method to support employees with IDD and mitigate those barriers. Furthermore, assistive technology may provide a simple and cost-effective intervention in the vocational setting. OBJECTIVE: In this study, we conducted a series of focus groups with adults with IDD and their family members to explore the use of technology by individuals with IDD in vocational contexts. METHODS: We used a qualitative descriptive approach to frame the study design. Data were analyzed using a multi-cycle thematic coding process. RESULTS: Four major themes emerged from the analysis: participants’ wireless/wearable technology use, benefits and facilitators of technology use at work, barriers and challenges to technology use at work, and expectations for and outcomes associated with technology supports in the workplace. CONCLUSIONS: Findings have the potential to impact employer education and training on benefits of appropriate technology use for individuals with IDD at work, onboarding and training of individuals with IDD when using technology at work, and funding responsibility for technology in the workplace.
Deep understanding of everyday activity commands for household robots
Authors: Höffner Sebastian , Porzel Robert , Hedblom Maria M. , Pomarlan Mihai , Cangalovic Vanja Sophie , Pfau Johannes , Bateman John A. , Malaka Rainer
Published: May 2022

Going from natural language directions to fully specified executable plans for household robots involves a challenging variety of reasoning steps. In this paper, a processing pipeline to tackle these steps for natural language directions is proposed and implemented. It uses the ontological Socio-physical Model of Activities (SOMA) as a common interface between its components. The pipeline includes a natural language parser and a module for natural language grounding. Several reasoning steps formulate simulation plans, in which robot actions are guided by data gathered using human computation. As a last step, the pipeline simulates the given natural language direction inside a virtual environment. The major advantage of employing an overarching ontological framework is that its asserted facts can be stored alongside the semantics of directions, contextual knowledge, and annotated activity models in one central knowledge base. This allows for a unified and efficient knowledge retrieval across all pipeline components, providing flexibility and reasoning capabilities as symbolic knowledge is combined with annotated sub-symbolic models.
Recursos para niños, niñas y adolescentes coinvestigadores del Compromiso Escolar. Cuadernos 7
Authors: Saracostti Mahia , de Toro Ximena , Veas Alicia
Published: May 2022

Todo(a) investigador(a) debe saber que uno de los propósitos esenciales de la ciencia es la diseminación o la difusión de resultados o de lo que se descubre en una investigación. De esta forma se comparte el conocimiento creado con más personas y así todos nos informamos y aprendemos más. El conocimiento tiene más valor cuando llega a las personas, por lo cual es muy importante difundir y hacer llegar los resultados de tu investigación a todos y todas quienes pueden estar interesados en el tema. Por ejemplo, si estamos investigando sobre alimentación saludable para los animales en cautiverio, es muy importante que esa información llegue a todos los zoológicos para que así los animales puedan verse beneficiados. Sobre todo, es muy necesario que una vez finalizada la investigación devuelvas la información a los y las participantes de tu proyecto (por ejemplo los directores de los zoológicos donde hicieron los estudios), es decir, debes contarles qué ocurrió, cuáles fueron los resultados, las recomendaciones y observaciones para futuros estudios. Esto es muy importante ya que las investigaciones son posibles gracias a las personas que acceden a participar o que facilitan el acceso a los(as) participantes, por lo que una forma de agradecer y retribuir es contarles sobre los hallazgos y conclusiones.
Energi Mekanik Penggerak Poros Magnet Rotor Alternator untuk Pembangkit Listrik AC
Authors: Marpaung Parlindungan Pandapotan , Rajagukguk Herbert H.
Published: May 2022

Putaran input poros rotor magnet permanen pada alternator sepeda motor yang menimbulkan perubahan fluks medan magnet melintasi bidang lingkaran penghantar kumparan fasa stator menghasilkan parameter out put energi listrik ac. Pada rancang bangun energi mekanis out put motor listrik ac menggerakkan putaran poros puli rotor magnet permanen alternator pada kecepatan rpm Vrpm1(rotor) = 2880,6 rpm dengan lama sudut putar medan magnet t1(θ.magnet) = 3,47 mS melintasi bidang penghantar kumparan fasa stator menghasilkan parameter listrik ac parameter frekuensi f0(ac.fasa) = 140,8 Hz dan tegangan listrik V01(ac.fasa) = 202,6 volt pada out put alternator. Kemudian dilakukan perubahan energi mekanis pada kecepatan rpm Vrpm2(rotor) = 2500,2 rpm untuk lamanya t2(θ.magnet) = 3,99 mS menghasilkan perubahan frekuensi menjadi f02(ac.fasa) sebesar 116,7 Hz dan V02(ac.fasa) sebesar 170,2 volt. Kesimpulannya energi mekanis out put putaran motor listrik ac pada kecepatan rpm tertentu menggerakkan putaran puli rotor magnet permanen untuk melintasi lingkaran bidang inti normal kumparan fasa stator menjadi faktor isyarat yang menentukan sinyal frekuensi f0(ac.fasa) dan tegangan listrik ac V0(ac.fasa) pada out put alternator.
Problems of theory and practice of qualification of economic smuggling
Authors:   Bolashaq Academy, Karaganda, Kazakhstan, Seilkhanov Zh.D.
Published: May 2022

The article discusses the problems of qualification of economic smuggling. The article analyzes theoretical and practical gaps in the conceptual apparatus of this crime. The author conducted a study in the field of legal regulation of illegal movement of goods and other items across the customs border. The article reveals the main features of such problems of qualification of a crime under Article 234 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. At the same time, the article highlights the fact that its correct qualification is ensured not only by the application of criminal law norms but also by strict compliance with the criminal procedure law studying the theory and practice of the qualification of economic smuggling. The article considers some critical remarks concerning this point of view, taking into account the peculiarities of establishing the signs of the composition of economic smuggling and the provisions of the legislation, as well as the established expert, investigative and judicial practice. In conclusion, the authors propose ways to solve the studied problems.
Comparative legal analysis of the prosecutor’s activity in administrative and civil proceedings of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Authors:   Academy of law enforcement agencies under the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, Alibekov A.E. , Umargaliyev D.B. ,   Academy of law enforcement agencies under the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
Published: May 2022

he relevance of studying the legal nature of the development, forms and legal status of the prosecutor’s participation in administrative and civil proceedings of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the ROK) is due to the presence of practical and scientific figures seeking to abolish this institution, imitating the legal system of European countries, as well as the introduction of the Administrative Procedural Code of the ROK (hereinafter referred to as the APPC). The article draws a parallel between the participation of the prosecutor in administrative and civil proceedings, the existing differences and similarities, in particular, describes the possible forms of participation of the prosecutor in court, touches on the issue of the legal status of the prosecutor, the difference of rights and obligations from other participants in the process. The purpose of the work is to study the institution of participation of the prosecutor in administrative proceedings. The proposals put forward in science to improve the activities of the prosecutor’s office are considered. It is concluded that the APPC grants individuals and legal entities the right to appeal against the actions and inaction of not only state bodies, local self-government bodies or organizations with state participation, but also other organizations with private ownership. The authors believe that the participation of the prosecutor in administrative proceedings should not be limited only to this direction, he is also obliged to respond to other violations identified in the process. In accordance with the legal acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan, it is delimited and confirmed that, in addition to the supervisory functions of the prosecutor, there is a purpose for representing the interests of the state in court. It is proposed to unify the notification of various forms of participation of the prosecutor in the administrative process, to describe in one norm all forms of participation of the prosecutor in administrative proceedings.
The activities of the media in the context of information security
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, Kostyanaya Yu.S.
Published: May 2022

The article considers the relationship between the activities of the media and ensuring the information security of states based on the analysis of the legislation of the EAEU member states and international experience. This issue is at the intersection of politics and law, in this regard, there was studied the work of political scientists and legal scholars. On the one hand, the article considers the information security of states in the implementation of the media in details and possible infringements of freedom of speech and the press while observing information security. The author proposes to increase the level of freedom of the media in compliance with the basic principles of ensuring the country’s information security. The subject of the study was the norms of national and foreign legislation, doctrinal opinions of domestic and foreign scientists. During the study there were used methods of specific informational, logical and statistical analysis. In the article, the author proposes a definition of information security, expanding its concept in program documents, and makes a proposal to revise some provisions of national legislation in the field of freedom of journalists.
Women’s social movements and the classification of feminism in Iran
Authors:   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Vakhshiteh A.
Published: May 2022

This article is devoted to the analysis of the development of women’s social movements in the Islamic Republic of Iran. When we talk about the women’s movement, we are talking about several identities, each of which has its own manifestation. In addition, all women and even men who, in one way or another, consider themselves participants in the women’s movement and adhere to different feminist approaches, have many other identities. The Iranian women’s movement is not exception to this principle and has been formed since the Qajar dynasty (1725-1996). During the Pahlavi era (1925-1978), the women’s movement developed within the framework of the state approach, and after the Islamic Revolution in Iran during the Islamic Republic of Iran (from 1978 to the present), “secular feminism” developed along with Islamic identity and “Islamic feminism”. Iranian society has traditionally been a male (patriarchal) society, and under the influence of religion, patriarchy has grown significantly. Therefore, the women’s social movement in Iran emerged as a movement for equal rights for men and women, primarily for the right to education and the right to vote. The second stage in the development of the women’s movement also focuses on women’s rights and women’s emancipation and actualizes such issues as the right to divorce and opposition to the forced wearing of the hijab (veil), as well as other issues related to the dignity of a woman as a free person. At the same time, a distinctive feature of the development of women’s social movements in Iran was that along with the social dimension of this phenomenon, a political one also emerged, since the Iranian government at different stages opposed the Feminist agenda.
Терминологический спор вокруг гидронима Залива: международный опыт поиска решения конфликта
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Makangali B.K.
Published: May 2022

The article considers the terminological dispute over the name of the Gulf, which the Iranians call Persian, and the Arab countries Arabic. The debate between the parties in terms of history began not so long ago, however, each side actively appeals with historical data. The Iranians claim that it is a historical fact to call the reservoir the Persian Gulf, while the Arab version says a historical mistake. Moreover, the Arab countries say that many historical sources called the Gulf in different historical periods in different ways. It was the Low Sea, and the Gorky, and the Sea of Katif, etc. Therefore, the name «Persian Gulf» is characteristic only for one of the periods of history and has subjective reasons. Studying this terminological dispute around the hydronym, we asked ourselves what are the causes of this dispute, if it has a solution, and what are its future prospects It should be noted that the controversy in recent times has intensified since the conflict between Iran and neighboring Arab countries, since the 1980s. Therefore, it is not a secret for anyone that this terminological debate has in many respects political aspects caused by geopolitical games in the region. At the same time, an active return to this topic occurs at the time of aggravation of relations. For each of the parties, this issue has become more than a debate; it has become a matter of national interest, and even identity. The world community, trying to find a way out of this situation, began to use and promote the term “Gulf” more without tying it to one of the parties. But this approach does not fully suit either the Iranian side or the Arab side. Therefore, we have to admit that this hydronym has become a hostage to the antagonism of two parties. The growth of their confrontation only complicates the opportunity to find an acceptable consensus in the future, since each side will consider any concessions as a strategic loss.
Lexical and semantic features of the written monuments in the Mamluk-Kipchak language (13-15th centuries)
Authors:   Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University, Aubakirova K. K. , Botabayeva Z. ,   Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University, Shaaban A.A. ,   Al-Azhar University
Published: May 2022

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the Arabic-Kipchak dictionaries written during the Mamluks and linguistic materials preserved in the monument «Irshadulmuluk uas-salatin», one of the largest works in the Mamluk-Kipchak language. In addition, the level of study of monuments is determined, and a structural and substantive description of the manuscripts are given. For determining the lexical and semantic features of medieval manuscripts written in the Mamluk-Kipchak language, semantic units in written monuments of the 13-15th centuries, such as «Tarzhuman», «Ad-Durra», «Al-Kawanin», «Irshadul-muluk uas-salatin» were divided into thematic groups. A comparative analysis of the linguistic signs preserved in the exhibits is carried out, and lexical-semantic features of works are revealed. If somebody wants to know and understand his or her nation, it is necessary for everybody to know what kind of people it interacted with in the past, what culture it contacted and what contribution it made to the world civilization. Therefore, today it is necessary to revive the peoples’ spiritual values and study the nation history. Written monuments and documents of historical significance in the Turkic peoples’ cultural heritage, stored in foreign libraries and archives, have not been comprehensively studied yet. A comprehensive study of the linguistic materials in these inscriptions makes it possible to reveal the features of the Turkic-Arab historical, political, military, economic, cultural, linguistic and religious ties.
Қытайдың монетарлық саясаты: Қазақстан үшін тәжірибе
Authors:   Kazakh University of International Relations and World languages named Ablai khan, Kagazbaeva E.M. , Axakalova М.К. ,   Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University
Published: May 2022

This article analyzes the monetary policy of the Central Bank of China and the impact of its individual instruments on economic growth. The economic and political problems affecting the monetary policy of Kazakhstan are considered. The purpose of the scientific article is to identify the features of the monetary mechanism for the development of the Chinese economy, to study innovative tools of China’s monetary policy, and to develop practical recommendations for improving the monetary policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. China does not seek to copy global trends in monetary policy, but makes decisions related to current needs, assessing the situation in the country. Currently, the Central Bank of China conducts an independent monetary policy and uses a number of classic and modern tools to implement it. Along with general scientific methods, both comparative and statistical methods were used in this study. To analyze the studied characteristics, statistics of the main monetary policy instruments, analytical reports of the International Monetary Fund and the Central Bank of the People’s Republic of China, as well as scientific articles on the development of China’s monetary policy were used. According to the author, the combination of traditional and innovative instruments in China’s monetary policy, as well as the generally positive experience of developing China, is necessary to improve the mechanisms of monetary policy in Kazakhstan. The experience of reforms in China shows that the state has become successful due to the fact that in its policy the state relies on the best practices of developed countries, taking into account the patterns of historical formation and development. A less developed society cannot function and develop according to the laws of a more developed society. Kazakhstan is invited to study and adopt China’s best practices in conducting monetary policy: developing the real sector of the economy and stimulating economic growth; maintaining the stability of the national currency; maintaining inflation at the level necessary for the sustainable functioning of the economic system.
Türkiye’de Üniversite Kavramının Gelişmesinde Alman Bilim Adamlarının Katkısı
Authors: TAŞDEMİRCİ Ersoy
Published: May 2022

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Anadolu’da Te’lif Edilen İlk Türkçe Eser Meselesi
Authors: BAYRAM Mikail
Published: May 2022

Bilindiği gibi Anadolu Selçukluları zamanında Farsça resmî dil olarak kullanılmıştır. Bunun sonucu olarak, bu dönemde te'lif edilen eserlerin büyük bir kısmı Farsça'dır. Bugüne kadar yaptığım kütüphane taramaları sonucunda, Anadolu Selçukluları zamanında yani 250 senelik zaman zarfında, 250'nin üzerinde eser te'lif edilmiştir. Bu eserlerden 14 tanesinin yazan meçhuldur. Geriye kalan eserler 80 müellif tarafından te'lif edilmiştir. 145 eserin dili Farsça, 68 eser Arapça, 15 eser de Türkçe olarak kaleme alınmıştır.
Doğu Anadolu ve Azerî Sahasında Halk Hikâyesi Anlatma Geleneği
Authors: ASLAN Ensar
Published: May 2022

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Konya-Vilayetinde Uzunluk Ölçüleri
Authors: Elçin Şükrü
Published: May 2022

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Persepsi Masyarakat Terhadap Layanan Pendidikan Madrasah di Jawa Tengah
Authors: Muawanah Siti , Sofanudin Aji , Wahab Wahab , Taruna Mulyani Mudis , Wibowo A.M. , Muzayanah Umi , Atmanto Nugroho Eko , Muntakhib Ahmad
Published: May 2022

For some years, people have regarded madrasah as the second-class education, but the perception is getting better now due to some evidences. This article is discussing about people’s perception on madrasah’s education services in Central Java. By using a qualitative approach, the study revealed the important results. First, recently, the trend of the number of madrasah and the students has steadily increased, while the number of (secular) schools and their students has shown a decreasing line.  Second, generally speaking, people’s perception on madrasah’s educational services in Central Java is good in all five dimensions. The highest score is given to assurance dimension while the lowest is given to the reliability. Third, Islamic values, good character, and qualified human resources are the strengths to which attract people to enroll their children to madrasah, while facilities and infrastructures are madrasah’s weaknesses.
PROCESSES OF GLOBALIZATION AND PROPORTIONS OF WORLD ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   Institute for Economics and Forecasting of the NAS of Ukraine, Borzenko Еlena ,   Lanzhou University (China), Panfilova Tamara ,   Institute of Economics and Forecasting of NAS of Ukraine
Published: May 2022

The article assesses the processes of globalization, which are accompanied by the spread of imbalances in the world economy both in the context of its individual sectors and in the context of individual regions and countries. The emergence of imbalances, especially global imbalances, are caused by numerous imbalances and trends in socio-economic, financial and information technology development. For example, in the period from 1992 to 2020, the share of developed countries in global GDP decreased from 83.6% to 59.6%. The share of gross investment in GDP for the group of developed countries is lower than the global figure by 0.1-2.5%, and for the group of developing countries – higher by 0.5-7.5%, especially since 2008 In the group of developed countries, the value of gross savings in GDP is lower than in the world as a whole, fluctuating from 23.6% to 19.1% and again to 23.0%. Instead, for developing countries. the figure exceeded the global level and reached 33.3% in 2020. Lack of savings is forcing individual governments to increase debt. In the group of developed countries this indicator had a steady upward trend and increased from 69.1% in 2001 to 102.3% in 2018. In the group of developing countries in the period 2000–2020 the maximum value of the indicator was 61 , 4% in 2005, the minimum – about 34% in 2008. The growth rate is projected to reach 54.5% in 2020. A classic example of global imbalances is the data on the dynamics of the balance of payments. During 2012–2021, there was an almost twofold increase in the negative balance for the United States and an increase in the positive balance for developing countries, especially in the region of Southeast Asia. Certain disparities in the growth of volumes are inherent in financial assets in certain sectors. In general, the non-bank financial intermediation sector increased 4.5 times in terms of assets during 2002–2020, the banking sector – 2.8 times, the assets of central banks – more than 8 times, the assets of government agencies – only 1.6 times.
ASSESSMENT OF THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE ENTERPRISE AND OPTIMIZATION OF ITS ACTIVITIES
Authors:   Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A. S. Makarenko, Samoday Valentyna , Mashyna Yuliia ,   Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman, Rudenko Natalia ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Published: May 2022

The concept of competitiveness is multifaceted and multidimensional. There are many different definitions of competitiveness, but there is no acceptable single precise definition. The article analyzes and summarizes the results of a study of publications, which allow us to conclude that the issues of assessing the competitiveness of enterprises require further study. The list of tasks for the formation of the competitive advantages of the enterprise is not fully developed and needs to be clarified. It has been established that the need to overcome the crisis in Ukraine has led to the development of competitive relations and a competitive economy in general, but not all domestic enterprises are ready for competition and can withstand it. The approaches of scientists to the definition of the economic essence of such concepts as "competition", "competitiveness" and "competitive advantages" are considered. The experience of domestic and foreign scientists in the study of existing and the formation of new competitive advantages of economic entities is analyzed. The most significant in this area were the scientific research of M. Porter, who developed the theory of competitive advantages. It was revealed that competitiveness can be assessed only within groups of enterprises producing the same goods. There are many methods for researching competitiveness, for example: the Boston Advisory Group model; M. Porter's model; GAP analysis method; McKinsey method; LOTS method; a method for studying the profile of an object; situational analysis (SWOT analysis); PEST analysis, peer review method; financial and economic way. The listed methods for assessing the competitiveness of an enterprise are characterized by certain advantages and disadvantages that determine the possibility and feasibility of their use by domestic enterprises. The most complete information about the competitive advantages of an enterprise in the market can be provided by several methods at the same time. Finding new competitive advantages or creating them will allow each company to improve its competitive opportunities.
DIRECTIONS OF STRENGTHENING THE INFLUENCE OF THE BANKING SYSTEM ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF INVESTMENT PROCESSES IN THE CONDITION OF THE CURRENT STATE OF THE UKRAINIAN ECONOMY
Authors:   University of Customs and Finance, Shchetynin Anatolii , Ulianova Liudmyla ,   Oles Honchar Dnipro National Universit, Chaika Yuliia ,   Oles Honchar Dnipro National Universit
Published: May 2022

The effect of factors hindering the transition of the domestic economy to sustainable development is analyzed. based on an objective assessment of its state after the fall in 2020. Among the most powerful factors hindering economic growth is the imperfection of the structural construction of domestic social production. It is characterized (compared to highly developed countries) by a significant share of the primary sector. This, combined with the policy of foreign trading partners to protect their markets from imports of high value-added products, gives the domestic economy a distinct raw material character. Thus, the state and its banking system face the issue of solving the complex problem of structural restructuring of the entire economic complex as the most important prerequisite for sustainable economic growth. The most justified way to fulfill this task is to significantly strengthen investment processes, which, combined with the innovation component, will allow Ukraine in the near future to take a decent place among the industrialized countries. One of the crucial areas of this task is to expand the process of lending to businesses by all financial institutions and, above all, by the banking system. The great importance of foreign direct investment for the Ukrainian economy is determined, as they are usually aimed at the use of new technologies and production of high-tech products. Important components of the Government's action plan to stimulate economic development based on the creation of favorable conditions for lending to small and medium-sized businesses in the country are considered. The reasons for insufficient efficiency of investment programs implementation are revealed. The shortcomings of the NBU's policy in its attempt to stimulate the expansion of the process of lending to the real sector of the economy by commercial banks have been revealed. The state and peculiarities of foreign direct investment movement for the last two years are analyzed. Based on the study, the need to introduce measures that can strengthen the influence of the banking system on the dynamics of economic growth is substantiated.