bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Proposals for the Separation of Church and State in the Public Debate in Poland During the 7th Term of the Polish Parliament
Authors:   Mazovian University in Płock, Fordoński Arkadiusz
Published: November 2024

The Palikot’s Movement made the separation of church and state one of the pillars of its political communication and gained a significant electoral support. As a result, the government raised some of those issues, but its projects in this area were more moderate and only a fraction of them were ultimately implemented. In the analysed scope, the legislative initiatives of the Palikot Movement turned out to be ineffective. The Sejm quickly rejected some of them, while others did not enter the legislative process, which was a sign of the party’s low impact on legislation. Over time, as the parliamentary support base dissolved, the issue was gradually pushed to the background in public debate. It shows that in the Polish political system, opposition parties can introduce specific proposals into the public debate, but their ability to turn such matters into legislative initiatives is very limited.
Cities and More Effective Multi-level Governance
Authors:   Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Szpak Agnieszka
Published: November 2024

This article has been inspired by the vision set out in the UN Secretary’s report General Our Common Agenda (2021) and the report of High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism entitled A Breakthrough for People and Planet. Effective and Inclusive Global Governance for Today and the Future (2023). Given the growing role of cities in international relations, the research aim of this article is to answer the question: how to make multi-level governance more effective? The author argues that more effective multi-level governance has to be more inclusive and that cities should be formally included in international decision-making processes. The author also makes the case for the growing role of cities in international relations, cooperation and addressing global problems, including migration, climate change and pandemics such as the recent Covid-19.
Stimulating the Activity of Local Governments in the Field of Economic Development in the Member States of the Council of Europe
Authors:   University of Social Science in Warszawa, Robel Jakub
Published: November 2024

The article focuses on the role and importance of the activity of local governments in the economic development process of the Council of Europe member states, taking into account the specific role of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of Europe. In the context of contemporary economic and social challenges, the effectiveness of actions taken by local governments is analysed, taking into account the specific impact of the Congress on shaping regional policy. The article is based on case studies and an analysis of the practices of local governments from selected member states of the Council of Europe, with particular emphasis on the role of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of Europe. In the context of global trends, the article points to the importance of the Congress as a platform to exchange experiences, coordinate activities and represent the interests of local governments at the European level. It also presents tools and instruments that the Congress can use to support and stimulate the activity of local governments, such as initiating inter-sectoral dialogue, promoting international cooperation and promoting standards of good practice in local management. In addition, it analyses the challenges faced by the Congress in the context of increasing the effectiveness of its activities.
Aspectos do comportamento suicida em idosos através de autópsias psicossociais: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Aguiar de Sousa Natanael
Published: November 2024

Este estudo teve como objetivo compreender os aspectos psicossociais associados ao comportamento suicida em idosos, a partir de pesquisas que utilizaram autópsias psicossociais como estratégia de investigação. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa realizada nas bases de dados BVS, PubMed, Scopus e Web of Science, abrangendo artigos em português, inglês e espanhol, executada em abril de 2024, conforme as recomendações do fluxograma PRISMA. Foram selecionados oito artigos, que revelaram quatro eixos temáticos principais: “Isolamento social e solidão”; “Depressão e outros transtornos mentais”; “Perda de papéis sociais e identidade”; e “Doenças crônicas e dor crônica”. Também foram destacados sentimentos de desesperança, inutilidade e desamparo, além da fragilidade das redes de apoio, da ausência de suporte emocional e dos eventos de vida que comprometem a autonomia. Os dados provenientes das autópsias psicossociais proporcionaram uma compreensão detalhada do impacto psicossocial e das experiências individuais dos idosos, destacando a urgência de intervenções preventivas que considerem a complexidade das condições de saúde física e emocional dessa população.
On One Feature of the English Historical Novel at the Turn of the 20th – 21st Centuries: Reflecting on the Article by Jerome de Groot
Authors:   Perm State University, Proskurnin Boris M.
Published: November 2024

Critically reading the chapter of the famous British specialist in the field of theory and history of the English historical novel, Jerome de Groot, ‘Transgression and Experimentation: A Historical Novel’ in the multiauthored monograph British Fiction: 1980–2018 (Cambridge, 2019), the author of the article reflects on the phenomenon of the primacy of the historical novel in the canon of the contemporary British novel both in the postmodernist and in the post-postmodernist eras. Agreeing with de Groot that the historical novel of the designated period not only preserved the core of the classical genre paradigm, laid down by Sir Walter Scott, but boldly stepped into modernity, modernizing both meaningfully and artistically the eternal dialogue of the past and present, originally inherent in the genre, the author of the article emphasizes how well the chapter fits into the general concept of the monograph – to show the dynamics of British literature precisely through the prism of the dialectic of tradition and experiment. The author of the article agrees with his English colleague that it has been since the 1980s that English contemporary historical novel began to plunge even more thoroughly and philosophically (ontologically), without responding too much to postmodern historical and epistemological doubts, into the eternal questions of existence, the complexity of the dialogue between man and the world, the fate of man and humanity, etc. The author of the article also agrees with the idea of the English literary critic that metafictional historiographical approach and self-reflection (according to Linda Hutcheon) in the British historical novel did not become absolutely dominant phenomena; that the English historical novel of the 1980s and 1990s and onwards, having quickly ‘overcome’ postmodern delights, still retained the tradition of socio-psychological realistic reading of history, even experimenting with narrative, time structure, and historiographical concepts, which was especially characteristic of the female reading of the past (A. Carter, J. Winterson, A. S. Byatt, S. Waters). Simultaneously with the postmodernist exercises inspired in the field of historical narrative and temporal parallel (synonymous, antithetical, alternative) historical constructs, another line matured in the English historical novel, not related to the postmodern game, but related to the desire to reproduce the past in its volume, in the integrity of its cultural appearance, to construct the image of the past, to the ability to immerse the reader in the very existence of history. With the example of the novels by H. Mantel, R. Tremaine, D. Moggach, etc. the author of the article demonstrates this side of the dynamics of the English historical novel, not emphasized by de Groot.
War and the Future of Mankind: Different Editions of Andrei Platonov’s Story ‘The Iron Old Woman’
Authors:   Ural State Pedagogical University, Khriashcheva Nina P.
Published: November 2024

The subject of the research is the poetics of war stories about children referring to 1941–1945. The study aims to show Andrei Platonov’s understanding of the war from the perspective of the future of mankind through a comparison of the versions of the story The Iron Old Woman and their contextual analysis. The theoretical basis of the paper is the works by Russian cosmists such as V. I. Vernadsky, N. F. Fedorov, K. E. Tsiolkovsky; the contextual analysis developed by M. M. Bakhtin supplemented by observations of the fractal structure of the text as well as the principles of concealed metonymical writing substantiated by K. Ginsburg. The methodology of the work is based on the research by L. Karasev, L. Chervyakova, H. Günther and other scholars focused on A. Platonov’s stories to children and about children. The research and its results were determined by the analysis of the socio-political and autobiographical contexts of A. Platonov’s life and work in 1943. At that time, the war was gradually changing from ‘a bloody slaughter to a victorious move’, which required its impeccable ideological coverage. From personal perspective, the year was overshadowed by the death of A. Platonov’s son. The logic of the research was determined by an attempt to penetrate into A. Platonov’s understanding of the war. Firstly, the research compares two versions of the story The Iron Old Woman (written in 1941, 1943). In the 1943 version, three new fragments have been discovered, showing the writer’s genuine attitude to the war as a new civilizational turn. Secondly, the new title of the story is justified by analyzing the fractal composition determined by ontological transformations that are manifested by metonymic rhetorical colors. The fabulousness of the transformations in the central characters’ duel clarifies the meaning of the story’s title. ‘Iron’ people are the result of the intellectual aspirations of mankind devoid of moral foundations. The war is understood as a property of modern civilization. The writer connects the possibility of a ‘better world than the real one’ with the ideas of Russian cosmism and, above all, the Project of resurrecting the dead. He passes on his faith in victory over Death to a little boy who epitomizes the embodiment of the future.
Science and art in design development: history and modern times
Authors:   Institute of Philosophy, Russian Academy of Sciences, Stepanova Galina B.
Published: November 2024

Design is one of significant areas of human professional activity, in which the languages of science and the languages of art interact in different forms. The problems of such interaction were posed by Russian scientists and designers back in the 1960-70s. That time was characterized by the emergence of a number of theoretical and methodological works in the field of design, philosophy, and psychology devoted to a new understanding of design as the interaction of a person with his objective world. In a variety of interpretations, it is possible to note the common positions — interdisciplinarity and project-based nature of design. The special place of project development in design activities was emphasized in theory and methodology of design. Project development requires knowledge about things, their properties, about how a person can act with them, about their place and role in his life as well as about the methods of producing these things. The concept of design thinking as a modern approach to project development focuses on the need to meet human needs and consumer demands, i.e., beauty and convenience, dressed in an aesthetic form. The general principles for the considered approaches in design are orientation toward the person, his needs, ease of use of things and technologies, fulfilment of his potential in a variety of areas of life, including professional, social, creative. Design thinking can be applied in business, medicine, transport industry, and especially in information and creative fields. Both in history and in modern times, this approach necessarily has led to the emergence of interdisciplinary interactions and the development of conceptual foundations for the methodology of interdisciplinarity. In terms of the methodological bases of interdisciplinarity, this methodology was in demand in design and ergonomics in our country, and it was included in the principles of organizing research and development. A significant role in the implementation of the methodology of interdisciplinarity is played by projectivity as a state, an intention toward creativity, transformation, and the search for something new.
Synthesis of knowledge as the value of science
Authors:   Institute of Philosophy, Russian Academy of Sciences, Sabanina Natalia R.
Published: November 2024

The article seeks to answer whether it is legitimate to assert that «synthesis of knowledge» is the value of science. The identification of the value content of the process and result of synthesis of new knowledge determines the actual development of human civilization. However, there is a reasonable assumption that the explanation of the nature of values goes beyond the methodological possibilities of modern science since value covers the area of both the known and the unknown, which limits the possibility of constructing a sufficiently complete model of the development of humanity within the framework of the worldview of its life form. The article explores the possibilities of axiological constructivism for constructing logical and semiotic structures describing synthesis of knowledge and making it possible to objectify its value bases. The context of the reasoning is given by the decomposition of the basic statement that synthesis of knowledge is the value of science. The article shows the process of transformation of the understanding of value in various axiological approaches (axiological normativism, subjectivism, normativism). The ontological, epistemological, and logical foundations of the development of the theory of values are considered. The study substantiates the need to rethink the logical-semiotic approach to reading cultural texts as a type of synthetic knowledge, up to the necessary reconstruction of iconic forms and semiotic structures, while taking into account the value aspects of meaning- and text-generation. The research is based on the methodology of synergetics of complexity, the model-theoretic approach is used to describe the nature of value, the method of ontosemiotic modeling — to provide understanding of the value-driven boundaries of cognition. The introduction of the element «feeling» into the structure of the semiotic construction — a modal sign, allows us to identify the boundaries of extra-textual and extralinguistic areas of scientific knowledge. To do this, the text model has been expanded to the sphere of the dynamic subject’s activity, which is set in the form of a three-level cultural text (pre-linguistic, linguistic, and post-linguistic levels). The modal sign forms a space of semiosis and text generation, based on the «idea» of communication and the activity of the subject of cognition. The idea, as a generative element of the text, has a personality-colored character, can be represented as a unit of «implicit knowledge» according to M. Polani. The article shows that, unlike solvable problems, unsolvable problems that are significant for the subject affect the value domain of knowledge construction, activating archetypal manifestations, unconscious, mythological thinking and attitudes. Embodied, value-based thinking introduces nonrational relationships into the resulting constructs, ensuring its coherence through personal knowledge.
SYMBOLISM AND CRIMINAL LAW OF THE XVI–XVII CENTURIES IN THE MOSCOW STATE
Authors:   Perm State University, Efimovskikh V. L.
Published: November 2024

the article considers the process of symbolism development in the criminal law of the Moscow state of XVI–XVII centuries. In its development it passes two stages. At the first stage, covering the time from Ivan IV to the end of the Time of Troubles, symbolism had supra-legal character. The first most widespread use of supra-legal symbolism was during the Oprichnina. During this period, Ivan IV abandoned the traditional dogmas of orthodoxy, according to which the monarch had the right to torture the body, but not the soul. Moreover, he was obliged to take care of the legality of the transition to the afterlife. Mass executions with the use of drowning, mauling by animals and hanging without observing funeral rites became an opportunity for the tzar not only to intimidate his enemies, but also to subject the souls of the executed to “ordeal”. The Time of Troubles added to the already proven methods of intimidation and punishment of souls through the death penalty a new kind of symbolism – self-harming punishments. The second stage of the development of symbolism begins after the end of the Time of Troubles. The search for various forms that affirmed the principles of justice of criminal law without regard to estates led to the state’s concern about ensuring a Christian transition to the afterlife for the executed and giving legal forms to symbolism.
RETURN OF DENATURALIZATION OF CITIZENSHIP?
Authors:   Perm State University, Khudoley K. M.
Published: November 2024

the new citizenship law adopted in 2023 provides new grounds for termination of citizenship. In particular, instead of the previously established by law cancellation of the decision to terminate citizenship due to the submission of knowingly false information and documents, including the commission of a number of crimes of a terrorist and extremist nature, the legislator divided this basis actually into 3 independent ones. Along with the termination of citizenship due to the submission of knowingly false information, the commission of a huge number of general criminal acts that have nothing to do with undermining the foundations of the constitutional order (for example, rape, indecent assault, illegal drug trafficking), as well as the establishment of a fact, became independent grounds for its termination, threats to national security, which are determined by the FSS out of court. Moreover, these grounds apply not only to persons who have been granted Russian citizenship, but also to those who have acquired citizenship as a result of recognition (residents of “new” regions of Russia). All these provisions actually revive the institution of deprivation of citizenship, prohibited by Art. 6 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation, as well as a number of legal positions of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation. These norms create a threat of violation of the principle of equality of citizenship, justice, proportionality of restrictions on rights and freedoms and entail the emergence of a huge number of “disenfranchised” – persons deprived of political rights who can be deported from the country or kept in places of temporary detention of foreign citizens and stateless persons indefinitely term.
RECOVERY OF DAMAGES FOR VIOLATIONS COMMITTED BY THE BAILIFF AT THE STAGE OF ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDINGS
Authors:   Perm State University, Kazakov A. O.
Published: November 2024

the author examines the issues of recovery of damages for violations committed by a bailiff at the stage of enforcement proceedings in courts of general jurisdiction. Based on the analysis of current judicial practice, the author concludes that a systematic interpretation of the norms of substantive law, explanations of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation and judicial practice of cassation and appeal courts of general jurisdiction allows us to conclude that the claim for damages from the bailiff will be refused if the bailiff proves the absence of his guilt namely, that he has taken all necessary and sufficient measures within reasonable limits to ensure the legality of actions to execute the executive document, including to exclude the possibility of harm to third parties.
THE CONTRIBUTION OF PROFESSOR V. P. REUTOV TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TEACHING ABOUT THE STRUCTURE OF LAW AND MODERN SCIENCE
Authors:   Perm State University, Kruglov D. N.
Published: November 2024

the axial idea is discussed, uniting the scientific work of Professor of the Department of Theory and History of State and Law of PSU – PSNRU V. P. Reutov in the late period of his work, namely, the determining role of the proper legal functions of law (regulatory-static, regulatory-dynamic, protective, integrative-social) for the structure of the organic system of legal norms, which has objective, universal parameters for all legal systems. The presence of constitutive (substantive and procedural) law, public and private legal principles is present in the structure of any legal system, while the sectoral principle, as well as the distribution of norms among institutions, is conventional and subjective. The inconsistency of the dualism of the legal system and the system of laws is shown, the promising heuristic value of the teachings of V. P. Reutov for the development of the russian theory of state and law is noted.
ABOUT LEGAL CULTURE AND LEGAL EDUCATION THROUGH THE PRISM OF THE SCIENTIFIC HERITAGE OF PROFESSOR A. S. BONDAREV
Authors:   Perm State University, Kurakina S. I. , Loginova T. E. ,   Perm State University
Published: November 2024

the problem of raising the level of legal culture of Russian society is of particular importance, taking into account the current political vector of the formation of state ideology and the national and cultural revival of Russia. Modern radical transformations of all spheres of public and state life cause changes in legal thinking and legal behavior – accordingly, such classical ways of forming legal culture as: legal education, legal education, legal propaganda require legal response. The article examines the state of the modern legal culture of Russian society, taking into account its historical context. The analysis of the formation of the legal culture of society, its content and structure is carried out, the concept of the form of legal education is revealed, the ways, forms and methods of its formation are determined. Various positions on the phenomenon of legal culture, definitions of forms of legal education are investigated, problems of the deve­lopment of legal culture are revealed.
EROSION OF THE CONCEPT OF "LEGAL CONSTRUCTION" IN THE RUSSIAN LEGAL THEORY
Authors:   Perm State University, Matveev A. G.
Published: November 2024

the term “legal construction” is widespread in the Russian legal science. However, the concept denoted by this term today is characterized by a high degree of uncertainty. One of the main approaches to understanding legal constructions is the teaching by Professor A. F. Cherdantsev. He believed that legal constructions are a type of ideal models. However, this point of view has been blurred by the following erroneous trends of the legal thought. Firstly, Professor S. S. Alekseev introduced the substantialist approach. Its essence is that legal constructions relate not only to the sphere of conceptualization of legal material, but also to the reality of law. Secondly, a number of scientists double the essences and talk about the model of legal construction or the legal construction of a particular model. Thirdly, today many scientists use the term “legal construction” to mean, in fact, any legal concepts and phenomena. We believe that legal construction is the highest and logically most complex method of formal dogmatic research of law, representing an abstract ideal model. This model reflects, constitutes or interprets the relationship of legal phenomena and/or their elements or determines the place of these phenomena in the legal system.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PATIENT JUSTICE IN THE RUSSIAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM
Authors:   Perm State University, Mkhitaryan L. Yu.
Published: November 2024

the article is devoted to the analysis of the concept of patrimonial justice, the history of its origin and development. The importance of studying the etymology of the term fiefdom in the works of historians of the past and present is noted. The study provides a classification of estates on va­rious grounds. The author analyzes the institution of patrimonial court, its advantages and disadvantages in accordance with the corresponding historical period. The author focuses on the most important historical milestones in the emergence and development of patrimonial courts in the pre-revolutionary judicial system of Russia, which are important for legal theorists and historians to this day.
THEORETICAL QUESTIONS OF TORT CAPACITY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS
Authors:   Perm State University, Samylov I. V.
Published: November 2024

the article is devoted to the study of theoretical issues of legal personality and tort liability arising from the use of artificial intelligent systems. Practical difficulties arising in the event of damage caused by the use of artificial intelligence are considered. The available legal approaches for compensation for such damage are analyzed, as well as the scientific prerequisites for recognizing the limited legal personality of autonomous robots and other artificial intelligence systems. A concept is proposed in which it is possible to recognize the tort capacity of artificial intelligence and the permissible limits of such tort capa­city are determined. A conclusion is made about the admissibility and usefulness of recognizing autonomous intelligent systems as independent subjects of legal liability in the future.
Occupational therapy practice in psychiatric day hospitals: A scoping review
Authors: Masango July , Casteleijn Daleen , Adams Fasloen , Rauch van der Merwe Tania
Published: November 2024

Introduction: The aim of this scoping review was to explore whether clear guidelines for the practice of occupational therapists in psychiatric day hospitals exist, both locally and  globally.
Methodology: Searches were conducted in January 2024; 38 articles were screened and 22 were identified for data extraction. Articles were imported onto Covidence software. Data charting was done, and data were exported into a Microsoft Excel sheet, where content analysis was performed based on the review’s objectives. Synthesis of the results was done through discussion and reported according to the PRISMA for Scoping Reviews guidelines.
Results: Thirty-eight articles were included but only 22 were relevant. Group therapy, individualised therapy, vocational and community workshops were identified as common modes of intervention in psychiatric day hospitals. Occupation-based activities are integral to intervention. However, there was no explicit definition regarding the role of occupational therapy and practice guidelines for psychiatric day hospitals.    
Conclusion: The general scope of occupational therapy remains the same for overnight hospitals, day hospitals and community-based centres. It is mainly occupation-centred, function-orientated, and patient-centred. However, there remains ambiguity on specific practice principles and guidelines that clearly define the role of occupational therapists in day hospitals. There is a need for occupational therapy practice guidelines specific for psychiatric day hospitals.
 
 Implications for Practice

The study provides valuable insights into the current knowledge and availability regarding the role and scope of practice for occupational therapy in the rapidly expanding psychiatric day hospital setting, emphasising areas for further development.
Tangible evidence was identified on therapeutic principles, practice approaches, program content, and guidance for resource allocation in psychiatric day hospitals, which can be translated into practical guidelines.
Ultimately, the results inform occupational therapy service delivery, solidify the profession’s role in psychiatric care, and contribute towards National Health Insurance (NHI) policy development.
IMPACTO DA EXPOSIÇÃO A AGROTÓXICOS NA SAÚDE MENTAL DE AGRICULTORES DO MUNICÍPIO DE LAGARTO-SE
Authors: Lins Livia Cristina Rodrigues Ferreira Lins , Santos Leonardo de Almeida , Almeida Nicolas Ueves Lima , Souza Marina Freire de , Meiado Marcos Vinicius , Santos José Ronaldo dos
Published: November 2024

Objetivo: investigar a prevalência de transtornos mentais comuns entre agricultores expostos a agrotóxicos. Métodos: agricultores do municipio de Lagarto-SE foram avaliados através de um questionário com dados sociodemográficos, de saúde e laborais. Além deste, o Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SQR-20),  foi usado para a suspeição diagnóstica de transtornos mentais comuns. Resultados: Foram entrevistados 95 agricultores, 59% do sexo masculino, idade média de 51,12 anos e 56% com baixa escolaridade. Do total da amostra, 76% trabalhavam na agricultura há mais de 20 anos. Os resultados do SQR-20 mostraram que 47% dos participantes apresentava sofrimento mental, com associação significativa entre tempo de trabalho na agricultura e de exposição a agrotóxicos com transtornos mentais comuns. Conclusão: o uso indiscriminado de agrotóxicos pode estar associado à ocorrência de transtornos mentais comuns em agricultores.
Assessment of Treatment Approaches for Oroantral Communication and Fistulas
Authors: Arı Ilgın , Adiloğlu Selen , Aktaş Alper , Kızılkaya Ahmet Emin
Published: November 2024

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the treatment methods of large size oroantral defects (OADs) and their clinical outcomes.
Material and Methods: The patients who referred our clinic between 2017 and 2023 suffering from oroantral fistula (OAF) and the cases which was occurred oroantral communication (OAC) larger than 5mm during oral procedures were included in the study. The size, type and cause of OAD, treatment method, the patient’s demographic data was recorded. VAS scale, analgesic requirement, the edema, and mouth opening measurements were obtained from preoperative day and postoperative records at 3, 7, 10 days after surgery.
Results: 23 patient (8 OAF, 15 OAC) was included in this study. 9 of them was treated with buccal advancement flap (BAF), 10 with buccal fat pad (BFP) and 4 with press-fit technique. No problem was occurred at the healing process. Only in one patient BFP application was failed, and after 2 months second surgery was performed, and the area was fully covered. According to postoperative clinical outcomes, any statistically significance wasn’t observed between groups in the terms of vas scale, analgesic requirement, edema and trismus at any timepoint (p 0.05). Although there was insignificance at all parameters between treatment groups, VAS scale and analgesic requirement was less than BAF and BFP in press fit.
Conclusion: BAF, BFP and press-fit methods are reliable and well-known techniques for OAD management, however, further clinical studies with larger sample sizes are needed to create treatment algorithm for OAD.
Abstracts in Slovene
Authors: Journal CEPAR
Published: November 2024

Povzetki v slovenščini.
HIGHLY PROSPECTIVE OBJECT OF THE MINERAL AND RAW MATERIAL BASE OF UKRAINE. PART 2. NON-METALLIC MINERALS
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, MYKHAILOV Volodymyr
Published: November 2024

A brief description of highly prospective objects of the mineral-raw material base of non-metallic minerals of Ukraine is given. Based on an expert assessment of their investment attractiveness, the following types of raw materials were selected as the most prospective: kaolin (Zhezhelivske, Glukhovetske, Turbivske, Velikogadomynetske deposits); facing stones (Slipchytske and Golovinske deposits of labradorite; Omelyanivske, Tokivske, Kapustianske, Lyznitske and Kornynske deposits of granite); refractory clays (Chasiv-Yarske, Novoraiske, Volodymyrivske, Pologivske); graphite (Zavallivske, Burtynske (Khmelivska section) deposits); granate (Slobidske, Ivanivske); quartz raw materials (Husarivske, Velikohlibovitske); piezoquartz (Volynske); phosphorites (Zhvanske); limestones for the sugar industry (Zamok, Lysohirka); bentonite (Cherkaske deposit). Among the non-metallic minerals of Ukraine, these deposits have the highest level of investment attractiveness, the lowest investment risks, and can be recommended as priority objects for investment in their study and industrial development. To determine the investment prospects of concrete objects, a preliminary geological and economic assessment of the feasibility and profitability of their industrial development is necessary.
PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF THE METHODOLOGY OF CONVERSION AND COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS OF ASSESSMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES ON THE EXAMPLE OF DOMESTIC GRAPHITE AND COPPER DEPOSITS
Authors:   State Commission of Ukraine on Mineral Resources, Kyiv, Ukraine, LYTVYNIUK Stanislav
Published: November 2024

Background. The analysis of practical application of comparison results by groups of classification features of mineral raw material assessment systems has applied and methodological significance. Methodological approaches to the harmonization (conversion) of various classification systems allow us to update the State Subsoil Fund of Ukraine according to criteria of the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources and identify promising investment directions at various stages of subsoil use. Methods. Considering the experience and results of the state expertise of geological and economic assessment materials for graphite and copper reserves and resources, a wide range of studies, which includes general scientific and special methods of scientific and applied research, has been conducted. In addition to general theoretical methods of analysis, statistics and systematization, a set of methods of geological and commercial characteristics of graphite and copper deposits has been used to achieve the goal. Results. The analysis of reserves and resources categories of the most widespread classification systems, which have a reliable bridging and harmonization, has been conducted. Harmonization (conversion) and comparison of different classification systems for the assessment of mineral resources has been performed for domestic graphite and copper deposits based on the European Union list of critical mineral raw materials. Research results suggest the development of a unified classification system for stakeholders (state, investor, society) in order to make decisions in the field of resource management at all levels. Conclusions. Presented methodological studies on the development of unified approaches to the assessment of reserves and resources accounted for by the State Balance provide an opportunity to determine the investment potential of undeveloped subsoil areas at the initial stages. Suggested mechanism for bringing the undistributed subsoil fund into compliance includes the harmonization of reserves, which are accounted for, with different classification systems according to three UNFC criteria: determination of the degree of geological knowledge (G-axis); the degree of feasibility study (F-axis); and commercial significance (E-axis).
Optimizing Social and Emotional Learning through Modified Gale-Shapley Algorithm for Collaborative and Competitive Education
Authors:   DECOM, Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering (FEEC), State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil, Junior Luiz Carlos Pinheiro
Published: November 2024

Collaborative and competitive learning is essential in educational development, enhancing students’ social and emotional competencies critical for academic and personal success. This study explores the integration of the Gale-Shapley algorithm, initially designed for the stable marriage problem, to optimize student pairings in collaborative and competitive learning environments. The objective is to maximize the effectiveness of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) interventions by fostering productive social interactions and essential skill development. We propose a modified version of the Gale-Shapley algorithm to handle a single list of students, utilizing compatibility scores based on inverse Euclidean distance, Jaccard similarity, and cosine similarity. Our methodology includes generating synthetic datasets to simulate various educational contexts and evaluate the algorithm’s performance. Results demonstrate the algorithm’s efficiency in forming stable and effective pairs, significantly enhancing the learning experience. This innovative approach aligns with SEL guidelines and contemporary educational requirements, offering a robust, personalized, and dynamic learning framework. Future research should focus on empirical validations in diverse educational settings to confirm the algorithm’s effectiveness and scalability.
Incorporating Mobile Platforms into Self-Regulated Writing Activities to Promote Students’ Performance, Writing Quality, and Perceptions
Authors:   Department of English, Faculty of Letters, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia, Ratnawati Ratnawati
Published: November 2024

Self-Regulated Writing Activities (SRWA) are well reckoned for professional, pedagogical, and practical contributions to classroom practices. Collaborative writing as one stage of these instructional designs has not received significant attention, and the implementation of Mobile Platforms-Based Collaborative Writing (MMCW) should be investigated further for its urgency in language learning. Therefore, the current study examines the impact of MMCW incorporation into SRWA to promote students’ performance, delving into the students’ writing quality after classroom intervention and exploring students’ perception of using mobile platforms in SRWA. The study employed a mixed method, which consisted of quantitative research, one group pre- and post-test experimental design and semi-structured interviews for qualitative research, which involved twenty students from a private university in Indonesia. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to analyze the tests, document analysis to writing quality, and thematic analysis to interview. The results show an impressive difference in students’ writing from the pre-test to the post-test. The increase in students’ writing quality is demonstrated in linguistic diversity, mechanical details, development of ideas, writing formation, and language use. Moreover, students positively perceive implementing mobile platforms into self-regulated writing activities. The implications and recommendations of the study are also discussed.
The Effect of Flipped Interactive Learning (FIL) Based on ChatGPT on Students’ Skills in a Large Programming Class
Authors:   Curriculum & Instruction Department, College of Education, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma’an, Jordan, Gasaymeh Al-Mothana M.
Published: November 2024

Flipped Learning (FL) inverts traditional teaching by delivering content online outside the classroom, allowing class time for interactive, hands-on activities. This approach enhances student engagement and understanding. The integration of AI in education has revolutionized traditional teaching methods. Enhancing FL with AI has led to the emergence of what was labeled in this research paper as Flipped Interactive Learning (FIL), which integrates AI-driven tools to support and enrich interactive, personalized learning experiences. This study aimed to examine the impact of the FIL instructional model based on Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT) on students’ programming skills in an undergraduate course. The participants in this study were 74 students. This study used a semi-experimental research design; the control group consisted of 36 students, while the experimental group consisted of 38 students. The experimental group received instruction using the FIL method while the control group received instruction using the conventional FL method. The analysis of the collected data showed that using FIL-based ChatGPT contributed significantly to improving students’ programming skills. Based on the findings of this study, educational institutions should adopt the FIL instructional model in academic settings in general and programming courses in particular, as it significantly improves student learning outcomes compared to conventional FL methods. In addition, institutions should also evaluate the FIL model’s scalability and allocate necessary resources, such as technology infrastructure and support staff, for successful implementation. Further research should identify the most effective components of the FIL model to refine it for broader use. Moreover, continuous student feedback is essential for iterative improvements to meet their needs.
Teaching Methods and Tools in Professional Translation in Higher Education
Authors: Hasani Pllana Mimoza , Blakqori-Salihu Teutë
Published: November 2024

The main objective of this study is to show how translation is a necessary act in literary and cultural exchanges. In literary communication between readers of different cultures, translation is no longer only a process of interpretation where people understand each other although they speak different languages, but an act that requires prior knowledge of culture, literature, art, faith, customs, characteristics and the place of others in society. In this context, Albanian culture, literature and language are often prejudiced and not included in translation programs or in higher education programs that offer studies on Balkan languages, literature and cultures ; although, with difficulty, large university centers began to offer advanced studies in Albanology in the beginning of the 20th century. Geographically, the largest number of universities that opened their doors to Albanian culture belongs to Europe and, if the data from last year is counted, also to the United States of America, since the Albanian language was added to the foreign language programs at Harvard University. Compared to the first few decades of the 20th century, where Albanian centers were constantly under foreign rule and suffering the fallout of the Second World War, preventing the full promotion of Albanian literature and culture in Europe, Albanian literature is now well-represented in European languages, especially in the last three decades. After the change in the political situation, in the beginning of the 90s in Albania and at the end of the 90s in Kosovo, the doors were opened and the possibilities for the penetration of Albanian literature in Europe increased. Publishing houses, universities, but also freelance translators were committed to make it known to the European reader. In this paper, we present the experience of the greatest translators of Albanian literature in the last five decades. The results of our analysis were generated with qualitative and comparative methods by conducting open and semi-open interviews with these translators, naturally relying on translation theories.
Generative AI in Student Essays: English Teachers' Perspectives on Effective Assessment Methods
Authors: Lukianenko Valentyna , Kornieva Zoia
Published: November 2024

The increasing use of AI-assisted writing tools in education presents new challenges in ensuring the integrity and originality of student essays. This study investigates English teachers’ perceptions of various essay assessment methods in light of these challenges. Through a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative Likert-scale data and qualitative open-ended responses, the research reflects the perspectives of 50 experienced educators from the Faculty of Linguistics at the National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.” The study investigates teachers' familiarity with AI tools, the challenges they face in assessing AI-assisted student work, and their views on AI's role in aiding or potentially hindering student writing skills. Findings indicate that while many educators support AI for tasks like grammar and proofreading, concerns persist over its impact on students' critical thinking and originality. Assessment methods currently in use include in-class handwritten essays, oral defenses, AI-detection software, and portfolios. The results indicate that hybrid assessment methods are rated as the most effective for evaluating AI-influenced essays, indicating a preference for combining traditional and AI-specific techniques. Implications and recommendations for research and practice have been outlined, emphasizing a balanced approach that promotes ethical AI usage, critical thinking, and academic integrity in writing assessments.
Multimodal Literacy in Teaching Foreign Languages: The Example of Power Point Presentations
Authors: Hardukiewicz Joanna
Published: November 2024

Multimodality is a very popular issue that is discussed with reference to various disciplines. The ability to interpret and create multimodal texts is a necessary skill in the contemporary world, where texts in which verbal language is accompanied by images and other modes of expression that convey relevant information dominate. Therefore, it is necessary to equip learners of foreign languages to effectively interact with multimodal texts. The purpose of the paper is to investigate the level of multimodal literacy among L2 users in the academic setting, using the example of PowerPoint presentations, and to point out the advantages of involving multimodality in teaching foreign languages, especially in teaching writing. The results of the study show that the potential of multimodality is often overlooked by teachers and students, who tend to treat visual elements mostly as decoration instead of using them as tools for enhancing successful communication. The investigation may be useful for foreign language teachers, who should focus more on teaching multimodal literacy in their writing courses to prepare students for functioning in the contemporary world. It is also a first step in developing a new methodology for teaching L2 writing.
Civil Service Reforms in Nigeria
Authors: Arum Ifeyinwa , Likinyo Olufunmi Solomon , Eunice Feyisara, Olaitan
Published: November 2024

Adequate and effective management of the civil service are critical to sustainable socio – economic development of any nation. In Nigeria, as in most countries in Africa, the civil service has declined in proficiency, probity and morale in the past decades. Consequently, the State’s capability and potential to fulfill its responsibilities as service providers to the citizens has declined and progressively a crisis developed in the Nigerian civil service. In order to improve service delivery, successive post – independent governments have undertaken various civil service reforms to reposition the skills, capability, influence and morale of the civil servants. Yet, the civil servants have remained ineffective, demotivated, have low morale, limited training, low capacity and capability to perform their functions. This study reviews the various civil service reforms in post – independence Nigeria and their short comings. It also considers the challenges encountered by these reform initiatives. The secondary means of data collection was employed. The study concludes that civil service reforms have remained difficult to implement due to strong institutional, political, administrative and psychological hindrances.  The study recommends that the government should collaborate with various stakeholders like political leaders, the media, civil society organizations, private sector and the international community. Their cooperation and synergy are highly needed for reforms to be successful. Government should also invest in human capital development by organizing capacity building programmes and also implement good welfare packages that will motivate workers to put in their best to see that government’s business and reforms are well implemented among others.