bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Two newly recorded species of tribe Cleonini (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) from Egypt
Authors: Abdel-Halim Fatma A. , Hashem Fatma M. , Zaher Eman E. , Abu El-Hassan Gawhara M. M.
Published: December 2024

Background

In the present study, two newly recorded species: Maximus absolutus (Faust, 1904) and Cyphocleonus cenchrus as reported (Pallas 1781), are added to the Egyptian fauna of tribe Cleonini (Family Curculionidae, Subfamily Lixinae). Keys to the Egyptian species of the two genera are given, and the genitalia of the two species Maximus absolutus and M. vagus are illustrated and photographed for the first time. In addition, the type information, synonymy and distribution are also given.

Results

Two genera of tribe Cleonini, Cyphocleonus Motschulsky and Maximus Alonso-Zarazaga & Lyal, were studied depending on the specimens deposited in the main Egyptian Reference Collections and those mentioned in the literature. This investigation marks the first record of the two species Maximus absolutus (Faust) and Cyphocleonus cenchrus (Pallas) in Egypt, accompanied by detailed diagnoses for these newly recorded species. Female terminalia and genitalia of two species of the genus Maximus, M. absolutus and M. vagus, were dissected and photographed to facilitate the diagnosis of the females of these species.

Conclusions

Two species Cyphocleonus cenchrus (Pallas) and Maximus absolutus (Faust) are recorded for the first time from Egyptian fauna. Also, the female genitalia of Maximus absolutus (Faust) and M. vagus Bedel are dissected and photographed for the first time.
Ecological problems of creation and maintenance of lawns on public territories of the city of Orel
Authors:   Orel State Agrarian University named after N.V. Parakhin, Kryukov Vladimir , Lazareva Tatyana ,   Orel State Agrarian University named after N.V. Parakhin, Murlenkov Nikita ,   Orel State Agrarian University named after N.V. Parakhin
Published: December 2024

В монографии проведён сравнительный анализ соответствия газонов, существующих на общественных территориях г. Орла, нормативным требованиям, предъявляемым к декоративным газонам. Обсуждены несоответствия приёмов создания и содержания орловских газонов существующим нормам и технологиям. Нарушение технологических нормативов снижает декоративные характеристики газонов и их возможность ослаблять негативные воздействия вредных экологических факторов городской среды на здоровье населения. Приведён краткий обзор современных мировых тенденций в создании и уходе за альтернативными видами декоративных газонов на общественных городских территориях.
Экосистемные услуги короткостриженых газонов в г. Орле могут быть значительно улучшены путём их замены на альтернативные виды декоративных газонов – луговые, мавританские и газоны из почвопокровных растений с обязательным изменением режимов стрижки травостоя. Преобразование низкокачественных короткостриженых газонов в их альтернативные виды позволит органично включить их в зелёную инфраструктуру города Орла и Орловского района.
Публикация адресована урбоэкологам, ландшафтным дизайнерам, растениеводам, градостроителям, занимающимся вопросами озеленения городских общественных территорий, студентам соответствующих специальностей, руководителям подразделений, на которые возложена задача озеленения г. Орла и активистам экологических общественных организаций.
Список цитированной литературы содержит 444 библиографические ссылки. Из них более 360 снабжены гиперссылками на WEB-источники информации, которые облегчат читателям получение дополнительных сведений по рассматриваемой проблеме, а также могут быть использованы для подготовки курсовых, дипломных и диссертационных работ по рассматриваемой теме.
Urinary incontinence in postmenopausal women in the aspect of sexual health and therapeutic approach
Authors: Ziarnik Kacper , Nadolny Filip , Jabłoński Jędrzej , Kania Martyna , Adamowska Agnieszka , Śniatała Alicja , Bartkowiak Hanna , Grubski Damian
Published: December 2024

Introduction
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent condition among postmenopausal women, seriously impacting their sexual health and quality of life.  In the postmenopausal period, multiple hormonal and structural changes occur in female body. These conditions can lead to psychosomatic disorders, causing shame, social withdrawal, and negatively affecting sexual health. Loss of bladder control creates discomfort during sex, reducing satisfaction for both women and their partners. Management strategies for UI in postmenopausal women include pelvic floor training, medications, and surgical options. Addressing the psychosocial aspects of urinary incontinence through counseling and education is essential for empowering women to seek support.
 
Aim of the study
The article discusses urinary incontinence in postmenopausal women, highlighting its impact on sexual health. It discusses the hormonal and physiological changes related to this condition and aims to present effective diagnostic and treatment strategies.
 
Materials and methods
We searched the following databases: PubMed, Web of Science, clinical trial registry platforms, and Google Scholar, using key terms such as "urinary incontinence," "postmenopausal women," "sexual health," "lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).”
 
Conclusion
UI is a serious problem affecting many postmenopausal women. It is crucial to elevate the understanding of both patients and medical staff about diagnosis, effective treatment options, and the importance of mental support. By taking this approach, we can create a healthcare environment that is more informed and compassionate.
Premature wear of the hip prosthesis as an early mechanical complication qualified for revision surgery – a rare case report and clinical implications
Authors: Sznajder Wojciech , Tański Wojciech
Published: December 2024

Background: Mechanical complications of total hip arthroplasty (THA) are potential issues that may arise following the primary THA. Improper placement of THA can lead to misalignment of the joint axis, resulting in instability, pain, and walking difficulties. Among the relatively rare postoperative mechanical complications, premature wear of prosthesis components is included. This wear can lead to catastrophic prosthesis dislocation, necessitating surgical revision of the THA.
Aim of the study: The aim of this paper is to present an intriguing case description of a patient with premature THA wear classified as an early postoperative mechanical complication, warranting revision THA surgery. The likely cause of premature wear of the implanted acetabular cup was excessive prosthesis use associated with intense physical activity and a high level of patient fitness.
Care report: The paper presents the medical history and treatment course of a 33-year-old active patient who underwent uncemented left hip THA surgery due to diagnosed coxarthrosis caused by congenital dysplasia. After 5 years, premature wear of the implanted acetabular cup occurred. The likely cause was excessive prosthesis exploitation related to intensive physical activity and a high level of patient fitness. A year after the first revision surgery, THA dislocation occurred, resulting in the necessity of a second revision with replacement of the acetabular cup, polyethylene inserts and femoral head of the endoprosthesis.
Summary: Premature wear of THA poses a significant clinical challenge. Functional limitations, associated with the loss of hip joint stability, lead to difficulties in performing basic activities, further decreasing the patient's quality of life. It is also worth emphasizing that the treatment process for premature THA wear is associated with the possibility of surgical complications and a prolonged recovery period.
Fabrication of a high-performance Ge/Si PIN photodetector utilizing Ge/Si hetero-bonding with a microcrystalline Ge interlayer
Authors: Li Jiahui , Meng Wenhao , Wang Zhanren , Jiang Xiaolong , Guo Menghui , Huang Zhiwei , Liu Guanzhou , Zhou Jinrong , Chen Xiaoping , Ke Shaoying
Published: December 2024

We present a high-performance Ge/Si PIN photodetector that leverages the advanced Ge/Si hetero-bonding method. The sputtered microcrystalline Ge is utilized as the interlayer, in conjunction with Smart-Cut technology, to fabricate high-quality Si-based Ge films. The exfoliated Ge film exhibits a surface roughness of 0.196 nm and a full width at half maximum of XRD peak of merely 70 arcseconds, which is much lower than that of the epitaxial ones. The Ge/Si PIN photodetectors based on the exfoliated Ge films are systematically optimized and analyzed, with particular emphasis on the effects of crystal quality and interlayer thickness on device performance. The device with a 2 nm-thick Ge interlayer demonstrates a dark current density of 32.8 mA/cm2 at a bias of -1 V, accompanied by an ideality factor as low as 1.33. At a wavelength of 1310 nm, the device achieves a responsivity of 0.61 A/W, and Ge devices featuring a 13 µm-diameter mesa exhibited a high 3 dB bandwidth of 24.3 GHz. The interlayer hetero-bonding technology effectively facilitates the integration of photodetectors onto Si platforms, offering substantial potential for a diverse array of applications.
High-speed thin-film lithium niobite integrated polarization stabilizer assisted by on-chip polarization analyzing
Authors: Lin Yanmei , Ke Wei , Zhu Yuntao , Tan Heyun , Wang Jingyi , Lin Zhongjin , Cai Xinlun
Published: December 2024

A high-performance polarization stabilizer is highly desirable for many fields, such as optical communication, optical remote sensing, and optical measurement systems. It should simultaneously feature high tracking speed, compact size, low insertion loss, and low cost. Here, we experimentally demonstrate an integrated polarization stabilizer based on thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonics and look-up table (LUT) method. Our device consists of two components, serving for measuring and manipulating polarization states, respectively. Our device can achieve a polarization measurement accuracy of lower than 0.6°. For polarization stabilization, TFLN photonics enables low-voltages, fast-response, and low-loss operations, and the LUT method enables convergence with one loop cycle. Therefore, our device can achieve a tracking speed of up to 100 Krad/s with low-speed analogy-to-digital and digital-to-analogy conversions.
Lights, camera, action
Authors: Brown Mark , Hughes Helen , Hard Natasha , Keppell Mike , Shillington Sandi , Smith Liz
Published: December 2024

This paper reports 'research in progress', which investigates the experiences of first-time distance learners with a strong phenomenological dimension. It takes place against a backdrop of challenges facing distance education in Australasia in which issues of recruitment, attrition (retention) and completion rates have come into sharp relief. This study will go beyond the current literature by producing a set of research-led deliverables that will enhance the supports and services available for first-time distance learners. The project is framed by an audit of initiatives designed to enhance the success of distance learners at two Australasian universities. The primary investigation gathered reflective video diaries from 20 first-time distance learners during Semester 2, 2011. The paper describes the methodological challenges of collecting learner stories through video and shares some of the preliminary qualitative data from this phase of the study.
Uniting on-campus and distributed learners through media-rich synchronous tools
Authors: Bower Matt , Kennedy Gregor E. , Dalgarno Barney , Lee Mark J.W.
Published: December 2024

Twenty-first century university students find it increasingly difficult to commit to regular face-to- face classes, yet real-time interaction and collaboration are often essential to achieving successful learning outcomes. This paper outlines the authors' plans for a cross-institutional project funded by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council aimed at identifying, characterising and evaluating technology-enhanced ways of bringing together on-campus and geographically dispersed students and engaging them in media-rich collaborative learning experiences. The project will focus on three synchronous technologies: desktop video conferencing, web conferencing and 3D virtual worlds. The paper first presents the rationale for the project, along with the main outcomes envisaged. The project's focus and methodology are then described, before concluding with a call for expressions of interest from members of the ascilite community wishing to join a network of practitioners and/or participate in case-study implementations that will be supported, monitored and evaluated as part of the project.
Virtual environment as a collaborative platform to enhance pupils' information literacy skills
Authors: Arunasalam Sivagouri
Published: December 2024

The Internet has erased international boundaries allowing our young charges the potential to develop as global citizens. Research studies have given good insights on the role of information literacy on the effectiveness of learning. However, very little studies demonstrate an effective implementation of programmes in virtual learning environments. The paper highlights how Beacon Primary School, one of the futuristic schools in Singapore, has implemented its Tamil Language programmes in a virtual learning environment thus providing a collaborative platform for pupils to meet and discuss issues. P4 Tamil curriculum and lesson packages are designed to infuse Information Communications Technology (ICT) meaningfully and make virtual learning a reality. Information literacy had been weaved into the P4 Tamil language curriculum with online Web 2.0 software, wikispace, PBworkspace, as the platform for collaborative virtual learning environment. This paper presents how the virtual environment acts as a collaborative platform to enhance the pupil's information literacy skills.
Desinformação, fake news e discursos de ódio em perspectiva dialógica
Authors: Giacomelli Karina , Sobral Adail
Published: December 2024

Editorial do número sobre Desinformação, fake news e discursos de ódio em perspectiva dialógica
Narrativas alternativas em tempos de “pós-verdade”: a prática de pesquisa enquanto atividade dialógica
Authors: Orton Naomi
Published: December 2024

Esse artigo contempla as repercussões dos discursos da “pós-verdade” para os fundamentos epistemológicos da pesquisa discursiva chamada “pós-moderna”, especialmente na área de Análise de Narrativa contemporânea (GEORGAKOPOULOU, 2006). A partir da compreensão da pesquisa social enquanto prática metanarrativa, reflete-se sobre o potencial de eventos narrativos ‒ encruzilhadas nas quais estas metanarrativas se encontram em diálogo com interlocutores diversos – enquanto momentos em que a validade pode ser construída. Propõe-se ainda que a prática narrativa possa auxiliar na identificação de pontos de articulação entre os alegados polos de emoção e razão, permitindo que questões sociais deslegitimadas por discursos da “pós-verdade” sejam vistas de novos ângulos. Por fim, a partir de uma abordagem dialógica (BAKHTIN, 1997), contempla-se a possibilidade de tais narrativas extrapolarem fronteiras convencionais ¾ tanto aquelas entre diferentes campos de saber, quanto aquelas entre a academia e a sociedade mais ampla ¾ no intuito de acarretar a transformação social.
O conto maravilhoso como proposta de leitura do texto literário e de sensibilização sobre as consequências das Fake News
Authors: Araújo Souza da Conceição Elaine Priscila de , Paula Borges Emanuelle Fernanda de , Silva Josivaldo Custódio da
Published: December 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo refletir sobre a importância da literatura, por meio do maravilhoso conto "As Notícias e o mel", de Marina Colasanti (2006), para conscientizar alunos do 7º ano sobre fake news. Este estudo foi motivado pelo fato de muitos alunos reproduzirem conteúdos duvidosos sem refletir sobre as consequências dessa atitude. Nosso suporte teórico são os estudos sobre análise dialógica do discurso (BAKHTIN, 2002) e (DESTRI; MARCHEZAN, 2021); leitura e alfabetização (SOLÉ, 1998), (AGUIAR; BORDINI, 1988) e (SOARES, 2001); literatura (CANDIDO, 2011); leitura do texto literário e letramento literário (COSSON, 2021) e conto maravilhoso (GOTLIB, 1991), entre outros. Como metodologia, temos uma pesquisa com abordagem qualitativa, básica, explicativa e bibliográfica que culminou na proposição de uma atividade prática aplicável, na qual fica evidente o tema da não aceitação e manipulação da verdade.
SEBK-İ HİNDÎ’DE ANLAM KAPALILIĞINA GİDEN YOLLARDAN BİRİ OLAN ÖRTÜK TEŞBİHLER: NEŞÂTÎ DÎVÂNI ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: Akın Mehmet
Published: December 2024

Bu makalede örtük teşbih konusu ele alındı. Bazı teşbihlerde teşbihin iki tarafı arasındaki ilişkiyi çözmek güçtür. Bu makalede bu tür teşbihleri örtük teşbih olarak nitelendirmek uygun görüldü. Örtük teşbihte benzerlik ilgisini bulmak için zihni yormaya ihtiyaç duyulur. Böyle teşbihler ya nadir duyulan kendisine benzetilenler (müşebbehün bih) vasıtasıyla ya da orijinal bir benzetme yönü (vech-i şebeh) keşfedilerek yapılır. Örtük teşbihler belagat kitaplarında mecazî, hayalî, baid-i garib gibi farklı isimlerle adlandırılmaktadır. Bu makale giriş, iki ana bölüm ve sonuç bölümünden oluşmaktadır. Çalışmanın giriş bölümünde öncelikle teşbihlerin sınıflandırılmasında benzetme yönünün önemine işaret edilmiştir. Makalenin birinci bölümünde açık ve örtük teşbih kavramları açıklanmıştır. Buna göre benzetme yönü kolaylıkla fark edilen kalıplaşmış teşbihlere açık teşbih; benzetme yönü orijinal, zor bulunan, bulunması için zihni bir çaba gereken teşbihlere örtük teşbih denmiştir. Bu adlandırmadan sonra klasik belagat kitaplarında açık teşbihe ve örtük teşbihe tekabül eden kavramlarla ilgili bilgi verilmiştir. Bilgi aktarılırken özellikle örtük teşbihi karşılayan kavramlar daha detaylı işlenmiştir. Çalışmanın ikinci bölümünde makaleye konu olan Neşâtî’nin hayatı, edebi kişiliği ve eserleriyle ilgili kısa bilgiler aktarılmıştır. Ayrıca bu bölümde Hint üslubuyla ilgili çok kısa bilgi verilmiştir. Bundan sonra Neşâtî Dîvânı’ndaki bazı örtük teşbih örnekleri günümüz Türkçesine çevrilerek açıklanmıştır. Sonuç bölümünde inceleme neticesinde elde edilen veriler değerlendirilmiştir.
The deployment of circular industrial ecosystems – the condition of eco-efficient elimination of the consequences for the environment caused by military actions
Authors:   Institute of Industrial Economics of NAS of Ukraine, Soldak Myroslava
Published: December 2024

The consequences of military actions are an unprecedented case of environmental damage in Ukraine. According to official data, more than 670,000 tonnes of waste were generated due to the damage (destruction) of buildings and structures as a result of hostilities in the territory of Ukraine, which can be considered the minimum possible amount according to the preliminary assessment. Attacks continue and lead to increased volumes of waste, burden on land use in communities and creation of ecological threat.

International experience shows the possibility of obtaining ecological, social and economic benefits from the reuse of construction and demolition waste. In the context of the implementation of the European integration vector, Ukraine should focus on the effective management of such waste based on the principles of the circular economy − reuse, recycling and recovery. The fulfilment of this urgent task is possible thanks to the creation of conditions for the deployment of industrial circular ecosystems − a set of entities of various economic activity sectors and civil society that work and evolve together with the aim of creating added value based on the principles of reducing the use of primary materials, reusing materials and products, their processing and recovery, thereby extending the life cycle of goods and forming their enhanced value.

The purpose of the article is to substantiate the expediency of deploying circular industrial ecosystems as a condition for eco-efficient elimination of the consequences for the environment caused by military actions.

Based on the example of the eponymous project of the global company Energy Vault on gravitational energy storage using composite blocks, which are created with industrial waste and construction and demolition waste, key actions are outlined that will contribute to the emergence and development of circular industrial ecosystems in Ukraine around existing technologies. A range of problematic issues that need to be solved for the formation of institutions, routines, behaviour and culture of economic entities for the deployment of circular industrial ecosystems, in particular, with the aim of eco-efficient elimination of the consequences for the environment caused by military actions, is outlined. Recommendations have been provided on updating the legal support for the management of waste from the demolition of buildings and structures as a result of hostilities; reforming and expanding the range of tools for stimulating sustainable waste management; as well as developing interdisciplinary research.
Engagement of eco-industrial parks in the circular economy: state support for enterprises processing construction waste products
Authors:   State Tax University of Ukraine, Lazarenko Dmytro , Belinska Yanina ,   State Tax University of Ukraine, Papuk Dmytro ,   Institute of Industrial Economics of the NAS of Ukraine
Published: December 2024

The relevance of this study lies in the need to solve the economic, environmental and energy crises in Ukraine, which threaten the stability of its economy. Eco-industrial parks offer an innovative approach to solving economic and environmental problems. The purpose of the article is to study the role of eco-industrial parks and study the expediency of the operation of construction waste processing enterprises in Ukraine in the context of the implementation of the principles of circular economy and their state support. The subject of the research is eco-industrial parks, in particular enterprises for the processing of construction waste. Common scientific methods of systematic and comparative analysis, statistical calculations, and the method of generalizations were used. Among the obtained results, the following should be noted: the advantages of EIP regarding the creation of new jobs in high-tech sectors of the economy were determined; attraction of investments, as they allow to reduce production costs and increase the competitiveness of enterprises; strengthening the technological base through the development of new technologies and innovations in the field of environmentally friendly production; improvement of the ecological situation through reduction of emissions of harmful substances into the atmosphere, purification of water resources and preservation of biodiversity; increasing energy efficiency through the use of renewable energy sources and other energy-efficient technologies, which allows for reducing dependence on traditional energy resources. It has been proven that one of the priority directions for the reconstruction of Ukraine in accordance with the best global standards and practices of the circular economy should be the processing of a large amount of construction waste, which requires the development of an appropriate strategy. The analysis of practical examples of construction waste recycling projects with the use of international experience provided grounds for asserting that each hryvnia invested in the processing of construction waste can increase the GDP of Ukraine by 6.25 hryvnias due to the multiplier effect (direct and indirect). Conclusions were made regarding the need for the development of eco-industrial parks in Ukraine, for which the government of Ukraine introduced measures such as exempting park participants of income tax, import duties and value added tax on importing equipment for production in such parks, granting land and real estate tax relief, provision of funds on an irrevocable basis for arrangement and/or construction of objects of adjacent infrastructure for industrial parks, compensation of interest rate on credits (loans) for facility planning, etc.
THE CRYPTO-ASSET SPACE: DEVELOPMENT LOGIC, STRUCTURE, FEATURES, AND INTERACTIONS. Article 1. Ideology, technologies, the path to diversity, and the typology of crypto-assets
Authors:   State Organization “Institute for Economics and Forecasting, NAS of Ukraine”, Krychevska Tetyana
Published: December 2024

The article explores the complexity and diversity of the crypto-asset space, examining the logic of its development, the dynamics of interactions within the ecosystem, and with the external world. It demonstrates how the open-source nature of crypto projects and the emergence of tools for simplified token creation on third-party blockchains have transformed the crypto-asset space into one of unlimited financial asset creation. The structure of the crypto-asset space is represented through a typology of crypto-assets based on technological, functional, and socio-economic characteristics. By studying thirty of the largest crypto-asset projects by market capitalization, several distinct groups that define the construction of crypto-asset space have been identified: bitcoin and ether as the poles of crypto space development; alternative to bitcoin payment cryptoassets; cryptocurrency based back-office solutions for traditional cross-border payments; stablecoins; coins of alternative blockchain platforms with innovative consensus mechanisms and scalability solutions (Layer 1 and Layer 2); crypto-assets of projects for scaling other blockchains and facilitating efficient interoperability between blockchains and the external world; crypto-assets of projects expanding existing successful virtual networks; crypto-assets of centralized cryptocurrency exchanges; DeFi project coins; meme coins; enhanced privacy coins; and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The article reveals the ongoing development of the crypto-asset space in the following directions: solving the blockchain trilemma considering project goals; ensuring interoperability of decentralized networks; creating new forms of collaboration with traditional financial intermediaries and institutions (which often contrasts with the original cypherpunk ideology). It is argued that the space of decentralized interactions, mediated by crypto-assets, has become a domain of extreme volatility, hyper-financialization, and a space where it is difficult to separate technological value from speculative crypto markets. It also highlights the presence of centralized, opaque, and unregulated hyper-intermediaries, with no clear distinction between professional and non-professional participants in the crypto market. Furthermore, this space seeks additional sources of trust from the traditional world, including through sovereign currency-backed stablecoins, partnerships with traditional financial intermediaries, and regulatory lobbying. In the first article, the ideological foundations, basic technologies of the crypto- asset space, bitcoin and ether as the poles of development in this space, and the typology of crypto-assets are examined.
Mechanism for ensuring digital industrialization as a factor of sustainability of nationally rooted development
Authors:   State Organization “Institute for Economics and Forecasting, NAS of Ukraine”, Yanenkova Iryna
Published: December 2024

The article analyzes the state and dynamics of the digital industrialization of the economy in recent years. The author comprehensively considers the main performance indicators, and the factors promoting and inhibiting the development of the IT sector, and its activities in ensuring the digital industrialization of the country's economy. Prospective directions of digital industrialization are highlighted and promising digital technologies in Ukraine are substantiated. The peculiarities of the mechanism for ensuring the digital industrialization of Ukraine under the conditions of the hybrid "peace-war" system are defined and its organizational component is developed. An organizational and economic model for ensuring digital industrialization is developed and the relationship between its strategic-organizational and economic mechanisms is shown. Defined the ways of implementing the mechanism of ensuring digital industrialization of nationally rooted economic development. Emphasis is placed on the advantages of scaling European digital innovation hubs and innovation clusters to solve the complex problems of regional digital transformation.
Legal and regulatory framework of platform employment within the context of the state’s social resilience
Authors:   State Organization “Institute for Economics and Forecasting, NAS of Ukraine”, Blyznyuk Viktoriya , Burlay Tetyana ,   State Organization “Institute for Economics and Forecasting, NAS of Ukraine”, Huk Larysa ,   State Organization “Institute for Economics and Forecasting, NAS of Ukraine”
Published: December 2024

The article considers the issue of maintaining the state social resilience through the prism of the development of digital platforms and the emergence of the digital labor market as a new reality for the information-network economy. Attention is focused on the fact that the transformation of traditional models of social and labor relations prompts the search for ways and means of the regulation of non-standard forms of employment, in particular platform employment related to work on digital (online-, Internet-) platforms.
The authors carry out an analytical assessment of international approaches to regulating the activities of digital platforms and recommendations for improving working conditions for platform employment. Shown various legal peculiarities and the variety of national practices of labor regulation in the platform economy in different countries. The article presents variants of terminology on the subject, and the most common areas of application of legislation and regulations regarding digital platforms and employees of such platforms in the ILO’s member states.
Revealed the directions of domestic legislative and legal regulation of certain forms of non-standard employment, such as remote work, work with the use of flexible working time, labor relations with non-fixed working time. It is noted that a separate case of such forms of non-standard employment can be considered platform employment, the specifics of whose regulation are not taken into account in Ukraine’s legislation.
The authors summarize the recommendations on the regulation of platform economy and platform employment based on modern international approaches and practices. The main legally regulated aspects of platform employment are identified, being among the most important of them the issues of concluding labor contracts, extending social protection standards to platform employees, transparency in the use of algorithms, and guaranteeing the right to appeal decisions made by artificial intelligence. It is emphasized that special attention should be paid to the creation of a tripartite committee in Ukraine for the preparation by the parties of national social partnership of consolidated approaches to the regulation of platform employment. Proposed various guidelines for legal regulation of platform employment, which would minimize its precarization potential and contribute to social resilience in post-war Ukraine.
Quantitative aspects of the relationship between theories of economic growth and economic cycles
Authors:   State Organization “Institute for Economics and Forecasting, NAS of Ukraine”, Bandura Olexandr
Published: December 2024

This paper discovers some problems that take place in the economic growth theories and in their relationship with the economic cycle models. The author shows that, if the long-term economic trend formation is considered regardless of the economic activity fluctuations, whose impact is eliminated by numerous assumptions that distort economic reality (those about perfect competition, full employment, etc.), it would lead to some difficulties in identification of real economic situation and in the accuracy of macroeconomic forecasting. Demonstrated the nature of this kind of difficulties considering schematically the process of economic trends formation. Since the economic growth theories only deal with the long-term trend, abstracting through various assumptions from short-term fluctuations in economic activities, a stereotype of independence from fluctuations in economic activity can be created. An example of this is the identification by some of economists of the problem of the economic growth slowing down for the world economy (and the US economy, in particular) in the last decades of the 20th century and attempts to explain this slowdown. These explanations are mostly aimed at justifying the reason for the change in the inclination of the long-term trend of economic growth, which is assumed straightforward for at least 25 years. However, the inclination of this 25-year trend depends significantly on the choice of the period of time for which it is calculated. The work shows that another choice of time period for calculating a long-term trend for the US economy can prove that there is no such a problem as the slowdown in economic growth over time. Calculations, presented in the paper, show, in particular, that it is impossible to ensure sustainable economic growth in the long run, if you allow deep recessions in the short term. When choosing a period of time, which determines the long-term trend of economic growth, it is necessary to take into account the configuration of economic cycles, since it is the depth of lowest and highest points of the real fluctuation curve that determines the inclination of the trend of economic development. In other words, the future long-term trend is shaped today based on short-term fluctuations in real time. And all the drawbacks of regulating the cycles that have arisen today will somehow affect the slope of the long-term trend.
Predatory mites (Parasitiformes, Phytoseiidae) of the fauna of Ukraine: review of the genus Amblyseius with a key to species
Authors: Kolodochka L. A.
Published: December 2024

The article continues a series of papers on the results of the study of predatory phytoseiid mites of the Ukrainian fauna, which are natural regulators of plant-feeding mites and small insects. Illustrated morphological descriptions of mite spe-cies with morphometry, diagnoses and information on distribution are provided together with a key to the species rec-orded in Ukraine. A previously unknown male of Amblyseius irinae Wainstein & Arutunjan, 1973 is described.
A New Species of the Genus Madahoplia (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae, Melolonthinae, Hopliini) from Madagascar
Authors: Vasko B. M.
Published: December 2024

An illustrated description and diagnosis of Madahoplia dolini sp. n. and an updated key to the species group III of Madahoplia Lacroix, 1998 are provided. The new species is similar to M. oculata Lacroix differing by the distinctly serrated pronotum, strongly elongated anterior angles and dorsum with whitish- and dark grey scales.
Nestedness in a Carnivorous Mammal Assemblage in Forest Fragments of the Araucanía Region, Southern Chile
Authors: Sanhueza R. , Moya W. , Rau J. R.
Published: December 2024

Habitat fragmentation is one of the main factors threatening biodiversity, especially in regions where natural ecosystems are under anthropogenic pressure, such as the Araucanía region in southern Chile. This study explores the presence of nestedness patterns in the composition of carnivorous mammal species in six fragments along the southern part of the Coastal Range in the Araucanía region. Using scent stations and actively searched five species were recorder over a nine-month period: hog-nosed skunk, kodkod, cougar, gray fox, and culpeo fox. The analysis revealed that the nested pattern, with a temperature of 13.661 °C, suggests a risk of local extinction in smaller fragments (less than 14 ha). The hog-nosed skunk was detected in four fragments, including one of the smaller ones (3.1 ha), while the cougar and kodkod were more restricted, being recorded in three and two fragments, respectively. The culpeo fox and gray fox were present in only one or two fragments. These results support the island biogeography theory, highlighting that larger fragments sustain greater species diversity. This study highlights the importance of conserving larger forest fragments to maintain carnivore diversity, as specialized species rely on denser and more connected habitats. It is recommended to prioritize the preservation of continuous forest areas and restore connectivity between fragments to mitigate the negative effects of fragmentation.
Four Species of Digeneans (Trematoda, Opecoelidae) of the Gilthead Seabream Sparus aurata (Teleostei, Sparidae) off the Algerian Coast in the Mediterranean Sea
Authors: Zedam F-Z. , Boukadoum A. , Tazerouti, F.
Published: December 2024

A study was conducted between May 2020 and April 2022, in an attempt to investigate the diversity of digeneans infecting the digestive tract of the gilthead sea bream Sparus aurata (Linnaeus, 1758) (Sparidae) off the Algerian coast. Four species belonging to the family Opecoelidae Ozaki, 1925 were collected: Macvicaria obovata (Molin, 1859) Bartoli, Bray & Gibson, 1989; Macvicaria maillardi Bartoli, Bray & Gibson, 1989; Macvicaria maamouriae Antar, Georgieva, Gargouri & Kostadinova, 2015 and Allopodocotyle pedicellata (Stossich, 1887) Pritchard, 1966. Algeria is a new geographical record for M. obovata and A. pedicellata, whereas M. maillardi has already been reported on the Algerian coast, but not from its type host S. aurata. In this paper, we provide a redescription of these species based on newly collected specimens which were identified using only morphological features such as the distribution of vitelline follicles and, uterus, the position and shape of the cirrus-sac, and the presence or absence of the metraterm. We also highlighted the morphometric variations between our specimens and those described. We also highlighted the intraspecific morphometric variation in comparison with published data. The epidemiological indices show that M. obovata has the highest values in both prevalence and abundance (33.3 % and 2.2 %, respectively).
Selfishly Prepaying in Financial Credit Networks
Authors: Zhou Hao , Wang Yongzhao , Varsos Konstantinos , Bishop Nicholas , Savani Rahul , Calinescu Anisoara , Wooldridge Michael
Published: December 2024

In financial credit networks, prepayments enable a firm to settle its debt obligations ahead of an agreed-upon due date. Prepayments have a transformative impact on the structure of networks, influencing the financial well-being (utility) of individual firms. This study investigates prepayments from both theoretical and empirical perspectives. We first establish the computational complexity of finding prepayments that maximize welfare, assuming global coordination among firms in the financial network. Subsequently, our focus shifts to understanding the strategic behavior of individual firms in the presence of prepayments. We introduce a prepayment game where firms strategically make prepayments, delineating the existence of pure strategy Nash equilibria and analyzing the price of anarchy (stability) within this game. Recognizing the computational challenges associated with determining Nash equilibria in prepayment games, we use a simulation-based approach, known as empirical game-theoretic analysis (EGTA). Through EGTA, we are able to find Nash equilibria among a carefully-chosen set of heuristic strategies. By examining the equilibrium behavior of firms, we outline the characteristics of high-performing strategies for strategic prepayments and establish connections between our empirical and theoretical findings.
Stages of penalization of socially dangerous acts in the current Criminal Code of the Russian Federation
Authors:   Tomsk State University, Valeev Marat T.
Published: December 2024

Penalization of dangerous acts in the Special Part of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation is its independent stage, implemented through article sanctions. The “sanction” stage is inferred from the criminal illegality of a certain socially dangerous act. Indeed, the criminal punishment in the sanctions of the Special Part of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation can only be explained by the fact that the act is set out in the criminal law. The above stages of penalization maintain the stated sequence only during the initial construction of the entire criminal law, since each subsequent stage is conditioned by the previous ones. Further on, although remaining interdependent, they can be implemented separately depending on the specific needs of the criminal law policy.
Legal issues of applying executive probation
Authors:   Tomsk State University, Olkhovik Nikolay V.
Published: December 2024

The article identifies legal issues of applying executive probation. Firstly, there are gaps in the mechanism of interaction of federal executive bodies, state authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, penal inspectorates, state employment service institutions, social service organizations, local governments, civil society institutions, and citizens in the sphere of probation. Secondly, some provisions of the probation legislation are not consistent with the sectoral legislation on employment and social services for citizens in the Russian Federation. The current situation in this sphere affects the implementation of the rights and obligations of penal inspectorates, as well as enforcement in executive probation of the rights and legitimate interests of persons sentenced to punishments and other measures of a criminal-legal nature not related to imprisonment who were conditionally released early. Proposals are formulated to improve the legislation on probation and the legislation on employment of the population and/or social services for citizens in the Russian Federation: unification of criteria for individual need for resocialization, social adaptation and social rehabilitation, and also means of ensuring the implementation of measures for resocialization, social adaptation, and social rehabilitation of convicts subject to executive probation.
Death penalty in the criminal law of the Russian Federation: A new solution to an old problem
Authors:   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Grigoriev Pavel A.
Published: December 2024

This article focuses on the problems of legal regulation of the death penalty after the withdrawal of the Russian Federation from the Council of Europe and contains conclusions aimed at preserving and further regulating the moratorium of the Constitutional Court, which limited the application of this punishment. The author concludes that it is necessary to amend the legislation to make the norms on the appointment and execution of the death penalty void. The article is relevant, since the international events from 2022 onwards have escalated the discussion on the death penalty in Russian national law. The opposing viewpoints and regularly voiced doubts about the legal force of the moratorium of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation confirm that the problem remains unresolved and urgent. The topic of the death penalty and its regulation has long been in the focus of research. Its various aspects have been studied by Yana Yu. Vasilieva, Aleksey I. Rarog, Vasiliy A. Tirranen and others. However, the transformation of the Russian criminal law has outlined the lack of research based on current realities. The author studies the public relations regarding the death penalty, regulated by the norms of law of the Russian Federation, namely, the norms of the Constitution of the Russian Federation, of international law, provisions of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, and the Penal Code of the Russian Federation, as well as lawmaking of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation. The study was conducted using general and specific scientific (including legal) methods. The key method is formal-legal. Though not divided into parts, the article has an internal structure. It opens with the stated question, relevance and description of main approaches to the solution. The main part includes arguments in favor of amending the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and the Penal Code of the Russian Federation, which would result in excluding the death penalty from the current legislation altogether. The article ends with a brief summary of the research. The conclusions may serve as a basis for amending the provisions of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and the Penal Code of the Russian Federation. In addition, the provisions of the article may be the basis for future scientific research on the death penalty.
Remote individual investigative actions: Trends, prospects, critical analysis
Authors:   Ivan Petrovsky Bryansk State University, Dudarev Vitaliy A. , Maevskiy Sergey S. ,   Ivan Petrovsky Bryansk State University
Published: December 2024

The authors consider the main trends and prospects for organizing and conducting interrogations, confrontations, and identity parades. An analysis of Article 189.1 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Russian Federation was conducted to identify the positive and negative aspects of conducting these investigative actions remotely. Based on the results obtained, the authors conclude that it is necessary to improve the article introduced by the legislator. The article considers issues related to the organization and conduct of interrogations, confrontations, and identity parades using video conferencing. The impetus for adopting this article was: the unfavorable situation in society due to the COVID-19 pandemic, when the isolation of citizens in order to prevent their infection with the coronavirus infection became an objective necessity; high rates of digitalization of public life; trends in the introduction of digital technologies in the criminal proceedings.
THE EFFECT OF ASPHALT WASTE AND AFŞIN-ELBISTAN FLY ASH ON THE ENGINEERING FEATURES OF SANDY-CLAY SOILS
Authors: Çınar Muhammet
Published: December 2024

In this experimental study, the impact of asphalt waste (AW) generated after the Kahramanmaraş earthquake on the geotechnical features of sandy-clay soils was examined. Afşin Elbistan fly ash (AEFA), which is widely produced in the region, was also added, and its effect was determined. After determining the engineering characteristics of the sandy-clay soil, mixtures were prepared by adding AW at the rates of 5,10,15,20% by weight. Mixtures were prepared by adding 5,10,15,15,20% AW at a constant rate of 15% AEFA. Atterberg limit, standard proctor, unconfined compressive strength (UCS), shear box, and California bearing ratio (CBR) tests were conducted on the samples. According to the results of the Proctor test, it is seen that the dry density increases and the optimum water content decreases as the proportion of AW mixed into soil increases. It was found that UCS improved with the addition of AW. It was observed that the internal friction angle increased with the addition of AW, and the cohesion increased with the addition of AEFA. As a result, it was determined that the use of AW and AEFA as 15% AW and 15% AEFA by dry weight in Sandy clay soil affects improving soil geotechnical properties. It is also concluded that the disposal of earthquake and industrial by-product waste will contribute to the environment and economy.