bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Usage of a computer cluster for physics simulations using bullet engine and OpenCL
Authors: Beznosyk Oleksandr , Syrotiuk Oleksandr
Published: September 2023

The study focuses on using a computer cluster for implementing real-time physical simulations, responding to a growing need for such use in various sectors, including medicine, video processing, automated transport management, robotics, and visualisation. The object of research is cluster and cloud technologies for conducting costly physical simulations for specific sectors, particularly high-budget and entertainment ones, such as cinematography and interactive entertainment.
Research methods include using a modified Bullet engine to carry out physical simulations, integrated with OpenCL to work with the cluster. The choice of these technologies was determined by their high performance and adaptability to cluster systems. The research was based on a typical Bullet framework’s benchmark falling tower scene with the primary goal of measuring computational performance in frames per second.
Results showed that the use of clusters is not advisable in environments with a low network throughput and the use of non-uniform computers. Under those conditions, simulations using a cluster become unstable with many objects and contacts between them and show a degradation in performance by an average of 50–60 % (to values of 10–20 frames per second).
Despite the intermediate results of calculations on the cluster, the study met the expectations within the goals set and resources available. These results have significant implications for the further development of cluster and cloud technologies in physical simulations, providing valuable information about the limitations and capabilities of these systems.
Developing a strategy for improving mayonnaise with different proportions of vegetable oils
Authors: Kryskova Larysa , Spivak Serhii
Published: September 2023

The object of research is the process of forming a strategy for the improvement of mayonnaise. Based on the SWOT analysis, a strategy for improving mayonnaise with a different ratio of sunflower, linseed and hemp oils was formed in order to increase the content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, in particular the Omega-3 family, reduce its calorie content, and develop a strategy for bringing the product to the market.
During the research, the following methods were used: economic-statistical, SWOT analysis method, expert method, analytical, program-targeted, as well as statistical methods of experimental data processing.
The work solves the task of forming a strategy for improving the recipe composition of industrially produced mayonnaise and bringing it to the market. Today, the market offers a huge number of mayonnaises with different compositions and different quality, with low, medium and high fat content, with the addition of various additives that are undesirable for the human body. Based on the broad possibilities of using mayonnaise as an additional food product, the task arose to make changes in its composition, improving the biological and nutritional value of mayonnaise with an increased content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, in particular of the Omega-3 family. Such a modified food product can be considered functional because, on the one hand, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) of the Omega-3 family are in short supply in the diet of the average Ukrainian, and on the other hand, they play an important role in the prevention of diseases of the cardiovascular, nervous, and immune systems of the body. The conducted analysis of economic, social and technological factors characterizing the products offered on the mayonnaise market made it possible to formulate a strategy for improving mayonnaise with different proportions of sunflower, linseed and hemp oils, as well as bringing it to the market using marketing tools.
The practical implementation of these proposals will make it possible to bring mayonnaise with reduced calorie content to the market, which will contain a significantly higher content of PUFAs of the Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9 family, which are useful for the human body. Therefore, the use of linseed and hemp oils is recommended for supporters of healthy food, which makes it popular among the main groups of consumers.
Volunteering and Catholicism in Europe. The Inside Perspective. Part 1: Theoretical
Authors: Sadlon Wojciech , Rymsza Marek
Published: September 2023

The paper analyses the social activity practices of the Catholic persons, as a set of individual and collective action emerging from the Catholic identity and structuralised under the Church-related formal non-profit initiatives. The purpose of the study is to clarify: (1) to what extent the Catholic unpaid social activities of different kinds could be classified as forms of volunteering and (2) to what extent the third sector definitions of volunteering include the specificity of Catholic activities. There are three reasons for observed tendencies to not include religion-oriented volunteering in voluntary studies. Firstly, while using tools for collecting data adequate for the secular world, researchers face methodological difficulties in order to successfully cover social activities organized in parishes and congregations. Secondly, fonist approach reflects the ideological-rooted tendency to treat religion as a matter pertaining to private life. Thirdly, some of religious-based entities tends to keep social activities of the believers inside the church-related circle. From the Catholic perspective, volunteer engagement represents an important aspect of faith-based daily activities, so called ‘lived religion’. Social engagement of believers provided within the church-related entities, as well as outside them, usually fulfils all the main features of volunteering. The relation between volunteering and religion is to be referred, not only to the general position of faith-based and religious organizations in public sphere, but also to the embeddedness of religious life in the society, as in fact, both religion and volunteering are categories social per se. Reflection on volunteering and Catholicism is illustrated by presenting empirical evidence from the 2018 panel expert research among representatives of 29 Catholic Bishops Conferences across Europe.
Long Way to the 2014 Istanbul Convention: Its Role and Significance
Authors: Hršak Eva , Kovač Jernej
Published: September 2023

This article investigates the historical aspects of physical violence in intimate relationships. The primary purpose is to illustrate the legal aspects and emotional dynamics of physical violence in intimate relationships, focusing on differences in perspective of various historical eras. We analyzed the Istanbul Convention, which represents a base document for preventing physical violence in domestic environments. In addition, we have analysed curriculum in kindergarten. We have discovered that the topics from the Istanbul Convention are incorporated in the kindergarten.
Psychological Well-being by Late Adulthood People
Authors: Symaniuk Elvira , Borisov Georgiy , Sergeeva Tamara , Pecherkina Anna , Obvintseva Olga
Published: September 2023

There is a need to find resources for successful aging. So one of the significant personal and psychological characteristics reflecting the process of successful aging is psychological well-being. The purpose of study is to determine the personal factors of the psychological well-being of late adulthood people. The study involved 100 people at the age from 56 to 75 years: 31 men, 69 women. The following methods were used: the scale of psychological well-being by C. Ryff, the Big Five Personality Test by R. McCrae, the Coping Strategy Indicator by D. Amirkchan, The Personal Views Survey III-R by S. Muddi, the method of diagnosing the type of behavioral activity by L. I. Wasserman and N. V. Gumenyuk, the Life Orientation Test by C. Carver and M. Scheier, questionnaire on the socio-professional qualities definition of the subjects. The study identified the factors for achieving psychological well-being by elderly people such as Agency, Attitude to the world, Strategy for adaptation to old age, Meaning of life, Value.
Diagnostic Tools for Children with Severe Multiple Developmental Disorders: Eye-tracking and Eelectroencephalogram Approaches
Authors: Tokarskaya Liydmila , Kotyusov Alexander
Published: September 2023

Two pilot studies of children with profound damages of central nervous system were conducted by using eye-tracking. Design of electroencephalographic event related potentials (ERP) study is proposed.We aimed to test different approaches for diagnostic of this clinical group using eye-tracking and electroencephalography.First study was an attempt to adopt classical diagnostic tool with verbal instruction to presentation on tablet with integrated eye-tracker. The result of this study reveals that it is impossible to use standard tools for very impaired children. Furthermore, we proposed several factors that could be crucial for eye-tracking tasks performance.In the second study we tried to avoid tasks that require verbal instruction and voluntary control. Visual search task and Posner cuing task were presented trough tablet with integrated eye-tracker. No reliable records of gaze were obtained in this study.Planning study is developed for using of ERP for diagnostic. We proposed that ERP passive oddball paradigm may allow us to examine psychological state and cognitive process of children.In the end we discussed the conditions and requirements for both approach application in diagnostic children with severe multiple developmental disorders.
Chronotype and Life Satisfaction: The Role of Sex and Age
Authors: Kornienko Dmitriy , Derish Fedor , Rudnova Natalya
Published: September 2023

Chronotype represents the preference for evening or morning hours for mental and physical performance and viewed as a stable human behavioral trait and personality feature. Chronotype relates to many biological, social, and psychological aspects. Depression, anxiety, and health problems are associated with eveningness in the clinical and non-clinical populations. At the same time, morningness demonstrates a positive relationship with well-being (Randler, 2008a). Many studies show that age and sex is a significant predictor of time-of-day preference (Adan et al., 2012). This study is attempted to investigate the association between life-satisfaction and morningness-eveningness and explore age and sex differences. Two hundred thirty-eight persons participated in this study; age distribution was: 17–28 years. The reduced Morningness–Eveningness Questionnaire was used to measure chronotype preferences, and Social frustration and life satisfaction scale were used to assess the subjective level of life satisfaction. Age differences were found for chronotype demonstrating the tendency to eveningness for young adults (23–28 age) than for students (18–22 age), but no sex differences in morningness-eveningness were found. Eveningness negatively correlates with all life-satisfaction dimensions, but this association differs depending on sex and age. In general, the morningness-eveningness preferences seem to be dependent on age more than sex, but the life satisfaction influenced by both factors. We may report the existence of association between eveningness and life satisfaction, which is much more reliable for men and younger persons.
Olfaction as One of the Key Components of the Neuropsychological Examination
Authors: Foz Adriana , Nassar Lara Hoffmann , Manzano Ana Carla Beu , Anauate Carla
Published: September 2023

Abstract. Olfactory deficits are common among nonclinical and clinical patients, particularly in those with neuropsychological conditions. They are, however, often not diagnosed because standard assessments focus on superior cognitive domains and do not examine the senses. Olfactory function greatly impacts mental health and quality of life. It is also associated with the likelihood of developing neurological or psychological conditions and impacts the prognostic and rehabilitative outcomes of patients, particularly in regards to cognitive health. The purpose of this article is to (a) provide an overview of the olfactory sense and its unique characteristics, (b) discuss the scientific literature around olfaction and related neurological and psychological conditions, (c) present common olfactory assessment techniques, and (d) argue for the inclusion of olfactory measures to standard neuropsychological examinations. An olfactory measurement tool is currently being developed that is suitable to supplement neuropsychological examinations.
Differences in Brain Functional Network Topology in High and Low Working Memory Performance
Authors: Ernston Ilia M. , Adamovich Timofei V.
Published: September 2023

Nowadays the network approach in neuroscience provides a promising way of analyzing neurophysiological mechanisms that underlie psychological functions and is widely used to study working memory. To date, data obtained in neuroimaging studies links working memory with topological features of brain networks, such as increased connectivity between frontal, parietal, and temporal regions, as well as increased integration in brain networks as a whole. The present study examines the relationship between the topological characteristics of functional brain networks with the performance in the Sternberg item recognition paradigm based on electroencephalographic data. It is shown that the higher performance in Sternberg paradigm, implying a higher efficiency of the processes of encoding, storage, and retrieval of information from working memory, is associated with an increase in the integration of functional networks, expressed in differences in the clustering coefficient, participation coefficient, Wiener index and eigenvector centrality between the groups of high and low working memory task performance (p < .01). In addition, our data suggest the variability in the topological pattern of connectivity, which can be traced through changes in the magnitude of the standard deviation of the values of topological metrics during the task.
Ecotype effects on photosynthesis performance using A/PFFD among Pinus nigra Arn.
Authors: FKIRI Sondes , RZIGUI Touhami , GHAZGHAZI Hanene , KHOUJA Larbi M. , KHALDI Abelhamid , GUIBAL Frédéric , NASR Zouheir
Published: September 2023

This study aimed to provide insights on intraspecific variability of photosynthesis performance of 19 provenances of black pine planted in a common garden. The experiment was conducted in an experimental trial located at Souiniet (the southern limit of its range) Photosynthetic capacity char­acterized by light-saturated net photosynthetic rates, associated light compensation points and apparent quantum yield was monitored by measuring the response of leaf gas exchange to light levels. Amax was the highest in provenances Puget Theniers (nigra ssp), Saint-Guilhem (salzmanni ssp), Marghese and les barres (laricio ssp). The lowest value was recorded in Olette of the subspecies salzmanni. Needles from two provenances Crimea (pallasiana ssp) and Les Barres (ssp laricio) revealed the highest apparent quantum yield (ɸ), followed by Brougatlès Ales (salzmanni ssp), Trenta Coste (ssp laricio), Les barres and Puget Theniers (nigra ssp). The lowest apparent quantum Yield was recorded in Laricio subspecies (Cosenza; Les barres and Bois frerot). The highest value of dark respiration (Rd) was shown in provenance Les barres (laricio ssp), while Grancia and Tavola of the laricio subspecies reported the lowest one. Provenances Tavola (laricio ssp) and Puget Theniers (nigra ssp) exhibited the highest LCP. The provenance Crimée (pallasiana ssp) and Aspromonto (laricio ssp) recorded the lowest values.  The maximum values of photosynthesis are positively correlated with the total chlorophyll contents and Leaf Mass area. Our study illustrates that Photosynthesis performance showed a difference between 19 provenances of black pine; it seems that black pine photosynthetic performance is eco-typical independent.
Biocontrol of Fusarium wilt disease in pepper plant by plant growth promoting Penicillium expansum and Trichoderma harzianum
Authors: ABDELAZIZ Amer M. , SHARAF Mohamed H. , HASHEM Amr H. , AL-ASKAR Abdulaziz A. , MAREY Samy A. , MOHAMED Fares A. , ABDELSTAR Mohamed N. , ZAKI Mosad A. , ABDELGAWAD Hamada , ATTIA Mohamed S.
Published: September 2023

Plant growth promoting fungi (PGPF) were employed in the present study to biocontrol Fusarium wilt disease in pepper plants. Two of the five fungal isolates were chosen based on biochemical characteristics such as their production of hydrocyanic acid, siderophores, and IAA, phosphate solubilization, and in vitro antifungal activities. The most potent fungal isolates were identified as Penicillium expansum (P. expansum) and Trichoderma harzianum (T. harzianum). Using GC-MS, it was found that PGPF extracts contain compounds with antifungal activity, antioxidants, and plant growth stimulators. The combined effect of T. harzianum and P. expansum increased the protection against fusarial wilt by (76.74%), followed by T. harzianum by (50%), then P. expansum by (17.64%). Significant improvement because of using the mixture (T. harzianum and P. expansum) showed an increase in shoot length (59.4%), root length (129%), and number of leaves (52.6%). Chlorophyll A and B levels in infected plants were consistently raised by 28.71% and 67.58%, respectively; as a result of application the mixture (T. harzianum and P. expansum). Also, there was an increase in soluble proteins and carbohydrates in infected plants treated with (T. harzianum) by 25.42% and 31.78% over untreated infected plants, respectively. It could be recommended that the use of targeted PGPF strains, especially a mixture of T. harzianum and P. expansum could be commercially used as therapeutic nutrients against Fusarium wilt of pepper plants.
Chemical composition and anti-inflammatory effect of Phellodendron amurense Rupr. stem bark extract
Authors: ERHAN Sabina-Emanuela , PÂRVU Alina E. , CIORÎȚĂ Alexandra , PUTRI Ayu A. , VILLAGRANA MOLINA Alexis J. , PÂRVU Marcel , MOȚ Augustin C.
Published: September 2023

In many diseases inflammation and oxidative stress coexist and are therapeutic targets. Phellodendron amurense Rupr. has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, but the mechanisms are not completely elucidated. Therefore, first P. amurense stem bark extract was analysed regarding chemical compounds such as total polyphenol content (TPC), polyphenols (gallic acid, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, caffeic acid and ferulic acid) and alkaloids (berbamine, jatrorrhizine, palmatine, and berberine). Quantitative determination of alkaloids revealed that berberine had the highest concentration of 2.44±0.22 mg/g. In vitro antioxidant activity was significant. Then, thein vivo anti-inflammatory and antioxidative effects of P. amurense extract were studied before and after acute experimental rat inflammation induction in order to find some mechanisms of these effects. The P. amurense stem bark extract had a good anti-inflammatory activity by reducing nitric oxide, 3-nitrotyrosine and NF-kB, and an antioxidant activity by lowering oxidants and increasing antioxidants. This study provides scientific knowledge and could contribute to the development of novel drugs based on P. amurense stem bark extract for the treatment of inflammatory diseases and prevention of oxidative stress.
Efficiency of RAPD and SSR markers in assessing genetic diversity in summer onion (Allium cepa L.) genotypes
Authors: MOHAPATRA Priyadarshani P. , SELEIMAN Mahmoud F. , MANDAL Rupsanatan , PRAMANIK Kartik , MAITY Tapan Kumar , TARAFDAR Jayanta , DAS Subhashree P. , RAJ Chandini A. , JENA Chinmaya , ALENAZI Mekhled M. , SOW Sumit , RANJAN Shivani , AHMAD Awais , GITARI Harun , KHAN Naeem
Published: September 2023

The genetic diversity assessment of agricultural crops is crucial for breeding programs aimed at enhancing crop yield, resistance to diseases, and adaptation to changing environmental conditions. In the present investigation, a comparative genetic relationship in sixteen onion genotypes was assessed utilizing dominant (RAPD) and co-dominant (SSR) marker systems. Ten RAPD and nine SSR markers showed genetic diversity remarkably and produced 503 and 107 amplicons respectively. Spearman rank correlation was used to compare the different efficiency parameters in two marker systems with respect to sixteen onion genotypes. The genetic relationship based on similarity matrix values between a pair of cultivars was higher for SSR markers than for the RAPD marker system. OPC-04 (RAPD primer) and ACM-004 (SSR primer) witnessed the highest poly-morphic bands along with other polymorphic markers that proved to be useful in grouping onion genotypes. Finally, dendrograms were constructed and compared following the mantel test to find out the genetic diversity among the germplasms. This study will be effective for a selection of efficient primers and suitable marker systems to distinguish the onion genotypes in the future.
Biochemical responses of Silybum marianum seedlings to independent and combined salt and SiO2 treatments
Authors: OPRICĂ Lăcrămioara , GRIGORE Marius-Nicușor , VOCHIȚA Gabriela , JIJIE Roxana , POPOVICI Lucia-Florina
Published: September 2023

In recent years, silicon dioxide (SiO2) particles have drawn increasing attention due to their potential to enhance plant tolerance to various stresses by modulating physiological and biochemical processes. Salinity is an important abiotic stress with a harmful impact on crop growth and productivity. In this context, the aim of this study was to investigate the influence of silicon dioxide (SiO2) addition on milk thistle (Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn.) under salinity stress. Thus, individual and combined effects of the application of sodium chloride (NaCl, 50 and 100 mM) and SiO2 particles (0.1 mM) on some physiological and oxidative stress parameters, such as growth variables, photosynthetic pigments and soluble protein contents, the levels of an oxidative stress biomarker (malondialdehyde), and the specific activity of several antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase, catalase and peroxidase) were evaluated. The results revealed that salt stress (100 mM) inhibited plant growth and decreased chlorophyll and carotenoid levels, whereas the added SiO2 partially mitigated these negative effects. In addition, the 100 mM NaCl treatment significantly increased peroxidise (POD) activity and decreased soluble protein content after 22 days, while no significant differences were found for group subjected to salt stress in the presence of SiO2. Results suggest that application of SiO2 on salt-stressed milk thistle may modify the seedling metabolism and increase the plant salt tolerance capacity.
SAVUNMA TEDARİK SÜRECİNDE ÇALIŞANLARDA ETKİLİ KRİTERLERİN ÖNEMLİLİK DÜZEYİNİN BULANIK DEMATEL YÖNTEMLERİYLE BELİRLENMESİ
Authors: BEĞENİRBAŞ Memduh , KURTAY Kemal Gürol , DAĞISTANLI Hakan Ayhan , ALTUNDAŞ Aygün
Published: September 2023

Günümüz küresel rekabet ortamında, sektör yöneticileri her geçen gün çeşitli sorunlarla karşı karşıya kalmaktadır. Bu sorunlardan biri de bir organizasyonun en önemli unsuru olan personelin nitelik ve nicelik olarak işe ve işyerine uygun seçilmesidir. İşe alım süreci, seçimi yapacak uzman grubunun belirlenmesi, değerlendirmede kullanılacak kriterlerin belirlenmesi ve kriterleri değerlendirerek karar verilmesi aşamalarından oluşmaktadır. Bu süreçteki en önemli adım sektörün ihtiyaçları doğrultusunda kriterlerin belirlenmesidir. Bu durum savunma sanayi gibi uzun vadeli ve stratejik özelliklere sahip sektörler için daha özel hale gelmektedir. Bu çalışmada, savunma sektörünün temel taşlarından biri olan savunma tedarik personeli için grup karar verme yöntemi ile seçim kriterlerinin belirlenmesi ve kriterlerin birbirleri ile etkileşiminin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Uzmanların kriterlere ilişkin karşılaştırmaları, işçi sınıfı (beyaz, mavi, gri vb.) ayrımı yapılmadan Çok Kriterli Karar Verme (ÇKKV) yöntemi ile yapılmıştır. Bulanık DEMATEL (Karar Verme Deneme ve Değerlendirme Laboratuvarı) yöntemi, savunma edinim süreci için belirlenen kriterlere ilişkin uzman görüşlerinin sübjektif ifadelerle yapılması ve literatürde çeşitli alanlarda kriter analizinde kullanılması nedeniyle çalışmada kullanılmıştır.
Contribución a la marca país a través de la sostenibilidad de los procesos productivos en Chile: Empresas B Corp
Authors: Acevedo-Duque Ángel , Álvarez-Herranz Agustín Pablo , Artigas Wileidys
Published: September 2023

el objetivo de este artículo es evidenciar la existencia de empresas que contribuyen a la marca país mediante la incorporación de mecanismos sostenibles en sus procesos, a la vez que generan utilidades y valor social. La investigación se realizó mediante una metodología mixta y método naturalista en cinco fases. Se analizaron 425 empresas en Chile, utilizando el directorio de la Corp B en América Latina y el Caribe. Los principales hallazgos revelan que la pandemia mundial y la situación económica han impulsado la adopción del modelo de Corporación B, enfocando en el bienestar social, crecimiento económico y preservación de recursos naturales. Este estudio destaca la contribución de las empresas B a la marca país en Chile. Estas organizaciones son reconocidas por su compromiso con la sustentabilidad, su impacto social y su capacidad para proyectar la imagen país a nivel global. Sus prácticas empresariales innovadoras y responsables las convierten en agentes clave para el desarrollo sostenible. El alcance se ha limitado al contexto chileno, lo que podría restringir la extrapolación a otras áreas geográficas, con la existencia de 4000 empresas con certificación B Corp a nivel internacional. Los resultados aportan conocimiento a las ciencias administrativas y sociales, proporcionando una comprensión de cómo estas generan valor a la trilogía de sostenibilidad y su vez contribuir a la marca país, lo que puede servir de base para futuros estudios y estrategias empresariales.
La estrategia I4C: Una estrategia didáctica para el desarrollo de habilidades de pensamiento y el aprendizaje de la química
Authors: Umbarila Castiblanco Ximena , Cárdenas Salgado Fidel Antonio
Published: September 2023

En este artículo se reportan los resultados parciales de una aplicación del modelo 3P y la estrategia i4c en el contexto del Alineamiento Constructivo (AC), para el desarrollo de habilidades de pensamiento y el aprendizaje de los conceptos de solución y reactivo límite en un grupo de estudiantes del Colegio de Bachillerato Patria (CBP). Los resultados de esta aplicación, si bien aún son parciales, muestran el potencial del ac, el modelo 3P y la estrategia didáctica i4c para el diseño y ejecución de formas de enseñanza en el aula que propendan por el mejoramiento de la calidad de la enseñanza y del aprendizaje. A partir de la estrategia i4c el estudiante desarrolla operaciones de pensamiento tales como identificar, comparar, comunicar y cuantificar aplicables en diferentes campos de la química y de las ciencias en general. Dado que solo se reportan resultados parciales de una investigación en el aula, se espera que nuevas investigaciones vengan a complementarlos y ampliarlos.
The Expression of Symbolism with the Help of Lexical Means Based on Sadegh Hedayat’s Novel «The Blind Owl»
Authors: Belokon V.V. , Kolyada P.V.
Published: September 2023

This research paper analyzes the symbolism of images in the novel «The Blind Owl» and examines the lexical means of expression used by the author to achieve the goals of the fiction. The lexical means of expression in the work of Sadegh Hedayat «The Blind Owl» are represented by various Persian and Arabic words, word combinations and phrases that carry a certain imagery and symbolism. These word combinations, phrases and turns of phrase greatly enhance the emotional effect on the reader, making him empathize fully. The main means of expression containing symbolism are given with examples of their use in the text of the novel.
«Cossack Look» as a Means of Portraiting in M.A. Sholokhov’s Novel «The Quiet Don»
Authors: Shatalova O.V.
Published: September 2023

The article deals with linguistic means of representing characters' gaze in M.A. Sholokhov's novel «The Quiet Don». The model of single-author description of characters' gaze based on the method of continuous material sampling is developed. The system description of the features of the nonverbal part, rich in content and information layers, proves that the gaze is the most powerful character marker in the novel «The Quiet Don». The study of the semantic language of the eyes in M.A. Sholokhov's fictional text «The Quiet Don» has made it possible to reveal individual-authorial universals, taking into account the extra-linguistic context and the cultural component. The practical significance lies in the possibility of using the materials of this article in the teaching of text stylistics, linguistic and cultural studies, the language of fiction and the modern Russian language.
Pre-Reading Teaching Strategies in Ethiopian High School EFL Textbooks
Authors: Aynalem Y.B.
Published: September 2023

This study aimed at investigating pre-reading teaching strategies employed in Ethiopian secondary EFL textbooks. The researcher carried out the study based on a descriptive-evaluative research design in the realm of sociocultural perspective of teaching reading in EFL settings. Grades eleven and twelve EFL textbooks were subjects of the study. For this purpose, he documented the softcopy pre-reading instructional tasks of the textbooks in a separate word file. Researcher's self-made checklist about pre-reading teaching strategies adapted from a variety of relevant theoretical and research-based evidence was the data collection instrument. The researcher used content analysis method to analyze the instructional activities. Then, he discussed the results of the data with the participant PhD TEFL instructor and reached an agreement that they analyzed the data consistently. The findings of the study indicate that the textbooks do not use different pre-questioning strategies. For instance, they ask pre-questions to obtain general comprehension abilities, but not to confirm expectations, to extract specific information, and to gain detailed or critical reading facilities. Additionally, they disregard pre-teaching vocabulary and pre-teaching metacognitive reading tasks. Contingent upon the findings, the researcher suggests that secondary EFL textbooks should give due emphasis to different pre-reading teaching strategies necessary to develop students’ reading comprehension facilities.
Happiness Economics: a Scoping Review
Authors:   Southern Federal University, Skachkova Lyudmila S. , Gerasimova Olga Ya. ,   Southern Federal University, Krivosheeva-Medyantseva Daria D. ,   Southern Federal University, Yakovleva Elena A. ,   Southern Federal University
Published: September 2023

This article examines the field of happiness economics focusing on non-economic factors that contribute to socio-economic progress. The authors argue for the inclusion of subjective assessments in economic decision-making processes. The growing body of research on happiness economics and subjective well-being has provided significant evidence for the importance of new practices, approaches, and analysis methods in measuring socio-economic progress. The authors highlight the need to consolidate these achievements in the field. The proposed methodology for this research synthesis is a scoping review, which is not widely used yet. This article offers an opportunity to familiarize oneself with this new methodology and gain a comprehensive understanding of the main achievements, key trends, and unexplored areas of the subjective well-being economics. The authors believe that their "research about research" will help clarify the meaning of "happiness" in economics, identify primary research focuses, and describe causal relationships between subjective well-being factors and various aspects of economic life.
Post-Institutionalism. The Criticism of Philosophical and Methodological Foundations of “Alternative” Studies of Institutions
Authors:   Transbaikalian State University, Trubitsyn Dmitry V.
Published: September 2023

The paper examines the phenomenon of "post-institutionalism" in relation to the philosophical and methodological issues surrounding the foundations of scientific research. While its proponents highlight several genuine problems in classical institutionalism that pertain to the complexities of modern institutions, the author has reservations regarding whether this metatheory can truly deliver on its promised breakthrough in research methodology. Understanding the complexity of an object requires abstracting its features and aspects, as well as employing antithesis as an artificial but reflective tool. However, the adoption of an "unsealed" approach makes it difficult to apply general logical and concrete scientific methods. The refusal to establish cause-and-effect relationships and laws, along with the substitution of concepts with metaphors, may result in a displacement of genuine research by purely descriptive activities and rhetoric. Studies that employ this particular conceptual framework (assemblage, bricolage, kluge) often fall short of advancing beyond interpretation or formulating testable theoretical propositions. Despite the increasing use of this vocabulary, doubts persist regarding the quantity and quality of studies based on real empirical evidence and the construction of successful predictive models. The author contends that the underlying reason for this lack of progress can be attributed to the influence of postmodern philosophy, which rejects classical scientific approaches in general, including the principles of classical institutionalism (such as rationality, optimality, efficiency of institutions, and their functional analysis).
Increased neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio in patients with COPD: case-control study
Authors:   Al muthanna medical college, yousif Nasser
Published: September 2023

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the major causes of chronic morbidity and mortality and one of the major public health problems worldwide that affects millions of people all over the world. It is characterized by persistent airflow obstruction associated with enhanced inflammation in the airways and the lungs in response to noxious particles or gases. The main objective of this study is to investigate the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio in patients with COPD as a case-control study. Between November 01, 2022, and February 28, 2023, patients were admitted to Al Hussain Teaching Hospital in Al Muthanna Governorate, Department of Medicine. The study included 51 patients with an approved diagnosis of COPD the mean age was 51.5 years, and 51 patients as control with other diseases mean age was 51.3 years). The subjects in all groups were 32 male and 19 female. Complete blood count (CBC) was measured from blood samples taken from patients. In the present study 51 COPD cases and 51 controls. No significant difference was observed between COPD cases and controls regarding age (p = 0.092); the average age of COPD cases was 51.5 years. No significant differences were observed between COPD cases and controls regarding gender (p = 0.085). At baseline, 21.0%, 40.3%, 25.7%, and 13% were diagnosed as COPD grade 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively based on the (GOLD) classification. Baseline NLR significantly increased with the severity of COPD grade (1.3 vs. 2.7 vs. 2.2 vs. 2.9), p = 0.002). The cutoff for neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, CRP, WBC, and ESR were 3.28, 2.32, 1.22, and 4.21 respectively. It has 85% sensitivity for detection of COPD exacerbation. and 89% specificity (AUC 0.798, p = 0.001). In conclusion, Blood NLR is a simple, inexpensive, widely available index that has been intensively evaluated in recent years in several clinical applications and in various diseases, including COPD.
Diversificação produtiva e agricultura familiar: Estudo de caso de uma comunidade na Amazônia Tocantina
Authors: Santos Odivaldo Novaes dos , Santos Junior Cezário Ferreira dos , Rocha André Carlos De Oliveira , Martins Natalia Pinheiro , Parreira Mariana Casari
Published: September 2023

As atividades agrícolas e não agrícolas na Amazônia são os meios econômicos que garantem segurança alimentar e nutricional da sociedade do campo. Logo esse trabalho tem como objetivo geral analisar os arranjos adotados pelas Unidades de Produção Agrícola (UPAs), na comunidade São Pedro no município de Limoeiro do Ajuru/PA, na Amazônia Tocantina. Para a coletas dos dados utilizou-se a caminhada transversal, entrevistas diretivas e aplicação de um roteiro semi-estruturado, com a finalidade de compreender as escolhas dos agricultores, para a obtenção do sustento das unidades familiares. No sistema de produção os destaques foram para os cultivos da mandioca, da pimenta-do-reino e do açaí nativo, enquanto as criações se caracterizam pela pequena escala e destinação para o autoconsumo. O estudo relata que os agricultores possuem inúmeras estratégias e possibilidades para manter o sustento de suas famílias, no qual refirma que a agricultura familiar não é apenas uma forma de fazer agricultura e sim parte de uma categoria social.
Vojna posojila na Spodnjem Štajerskem v prvi svetovni vojni
Authors: Rihtarič Ivan
Published: September 2023

Najpomembnejši finančni projekt v Avstriji med prvo svetovno vojno so bili razpisi in izvedba vojnih posojil. Pri teh akcijah se je Avstrija zgledovala po zaveznici Nemčiji. Ob razpisih so se sklicevali pri prebivalstvu na patriotizem in vdanost cesarju ter obljubljali vračilo posojenega denarja s primernimi obrestmi (6,5 % v letu 1915 in 5,5 % v letu 1916). V osmih razpisanih posojilih se je zbralo dobrih 33 milijard kron iz najrazličnejših virov. Vojno posojilo so vpisovali posamezniki, firme, javne ustanove, banke in posojilnice, zbiral se je denar v šolah in cerkvah, itd. Zgled sta jim bila tudi oba avstrijska cesarja (Franc Jožef v drugem posojilu 10 milijonov in Karel v šestem s 24 milijoni kr). Država je blagajno polnila tudi še z raznimi davki, ki pa so pri prebivalstvu vzbujali nezadovoljstvo. Padala je tudi vrednost denarja (ob koncu vojne že 150 % padec predvojne vrednosti). Kljub zelo katastrofalnemu splošnemu stanju v državi, pa je časopis »Štajerc« še vedno objavljal prav do konca vojne (oktober 1918) rezultate loterijskih žrebanj v Gradcu in Trstu.
Landauova teorija martenzitnih faznih prehodov
Authors: Svetec Milan
Published: September 2023

Fenomenološka teorija faznih prehodov se ukvarja z opisom predvsem zveznih faznih prehodov, oz. faznih prehodov drugega reda. Uporabna pa je tudi pri faznih prehodih prvega reda, oz. nezveznih faznih prehodih, če je ta nezveznost dovolj šibka. Pri opisu faznega prehoda Landauove fenomenološke teorije, je poglavitnega pomena ustrezni ureditveni parameter, ki poudarja razliko med obema fazama. To je interna spremenljivka sistema. Pri martenzitnih faznih prehodih je ureditveni parameter deformacija, oz. raztezek (angl. Strain). Na podlagi identificiranega ureditvenega parametra, določimo funkcijo stanja, ki jo navadno imenujemo prosta energija. Ker je martenzitni fazni prehod odvisen od temperature, je funkcija stanja odvisna od temperature in od ureditvenega parametra. V predavanju bomo pokazali kako formiramo ustrezno funkcijo stanja na podlagi Landauve teorije in kako na podlagi matematične obravnave funkcije stanja, razlagamo prehode med avsenitno in martenzitno fazo. Pokazali bomo tudi ujemanje rezultatov eksperimentalne analize s teoretičnimi izračuni. Delo je nastalo v okviru projekta Biomedicinske zlitine z oblikovnim spominom (šifra: L2-5486), ki ga delno sofinancira ARRS.
Luthrova reformacija v retoričnem zrcalu podobe. Teologija, folklora, podoba.
Authors: Inhof Robert
Published: September 2023

V nalogi Luthrova reformacija v retoričnem zrcalu podobe. Teologija, folklora, podoba, prikazujem Luthrovo reformacijo, kakor se le–ta zrcali v treh neločljivih segmentih: teologiji, folklori in podobi. Te tri segmente je med seboj zelo težko ločiti, tako časovno, kakor tudi smiselno. Ti trije segmenti spominjajo na tri plasti stekla. Namreč, ko gledamo skozi zgornjo plast stekla, ne moremo videti samo te vrhnje plasti, ne da bi hkrati videli tudi spodnji dve plasti, pri tem pa imamo občutek, da gledamo samo eno plast. Okoli Luthra, kot osrednje figure reformacije, so se zgostile nasprotujoče si zadeve, kot so: teologija in folklora, vera in praznoverje, beseda in podoba, Bog in hudič, ponižanje in odrešitev. Namen moje naloge je povezati te, na videz nezdružljive dvojice in jih postaviti v smiselni kontekst, v katerem bodo dokazale, da so ravno te, ponavadi manj znane stvari, šele kot celota tiste, ki so smiselno ne le definirale Luthrovo reformacijo, temveč jo hkrati tudi smiselno postavile v prostor in čas.
Internacija prekmurskih Madžarov v taborišča Hrastovec in Kidričevo leta 1945
Authors: Kovács Attila
Published: September 2023

Po prihodu Rdeče armade v Prekmurje aprila 1945 ter po prevzemu oblasti s strani partizanov so se na prekmurske Madžare zgrnile številne krivice. Največjo so doživeli julija 1945. Jugoslovanske oblasti (partizani) so namreč v noči z 9. na 10. julij v Hrastovec, natančneje v taborišče, ustanovljeno v tamkajšnjem gradu, internirali 558 prekmurskih Madžarov iz 19 naselij, nato pa del internirancev preselili v taborišče Šterntal (Strnišče pri Ptuju). V internacijo so razen vasi Petišovci vključili vsa madžarska oz. z madžarskim življem naseljena naselja v okolici Dolnje Lendave. Večina internirancev (nekaj več kot 80%) so bili starejši ljudje, ženske in otroci. Iz Hrastovca oz. Šterntala se je konec meseca septembra večina internirancev lahko vrnila domov. Od skupno 558 interniranih je umrlo 19 oseb, med njimi 6 otrok.
Voditeljstvo in njegov pomen za doseganja poslovne odličnosti organizacije
Authors: Škafar Branko
Published: September 2023

Vodje so pomemben sestavni del organizacije. Vsekakor pa vodja mora postati voditelj, da bo organizacija lahko lažje postala poslovno odlična. Da bi to potrdili so predstavljene temeljne ugotovitve številnih svetovnih avtorjev o pomenu vodje, voditeljstva za doseganje poslovne odličnosti organizacije. Voditeljstvo je vsekakor eno od pomembnejših sestavin doseganja odličnosti organizacije in to smo spoznali na osnovi predstavljenih teoretičnih spoznanj in kvantitativne raziskave. Na koncu pa je podan predlog kakšen bi na bil voditelj v organizacijah, ki želijo postati poslovno odlične.
The Quality of Governance and Its Impact on FDI Inflows. A Comparative Study of EU Member States
Authors: Dobrowolska Bogusława , Dorożyński Tomasz , Kuna‑Marszałek Anetta
Published: September 2023

The principal goal of the article is to assess the quality of governance (QG) in the EU–28 over the period 2004–2020. It also examines the relationship between QG and FDI inward stock as a % of GDP. The study has been divided into five stages. The first one, based on the Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), attempts to identify countries that represent similar levels of institutional quality. Based on this criterion and using clustering methods, we divided the EU Member States into four groups. In the second step, we used the values of the synthetic index of QG to compare the level of institutional quality among the Member States between 2004 and 2020. The third step assesses FDI as a % of GDP in the Member States. Due to substantial differences, we divided them into four groups, arranged in ascending order of FDI as a % of GDP. In the fourth stage of the analysis, we examined the relationship between FDI as a share of GDP and groups of countries with similar QG. Finally, we examined the relevance of six individual dimensions of governance for FDI inflows in the EU–28 countries. The study demonstrates that the EU Member States differ significantly regarding the overall QG measured with the WGI. The results of the statistical analysis allow us to positively verify the hypothesis about a positive relationship between QG and the inflow of FDI. The most important partial variable is regulatory quality. The added value of this article comes from grouping the EU–28 based on the similarity of their quality of governance (measured by six dimensions of governance) and demonstrating that it impacts FDI inflows. We created a synthetic index of governance quality values to compare the level of institutional quality among the Member States between 2004 and 2020.
The Impact of Economic Equilibrium, Globalization, Human Development, and Market Competitiveness on the Sustainable Development of Manufacturing Enterprises – the Case of France, Germany, Italy and Poland
Authors: Kowalska Magdalena , Misztal Anna
Published: September 2023

The paper presents the results of an analysis of the impact of economic equilibrium, the Human Development Index, the KOF Globalization Index and the Global Competitiveness Index on the sustainable development of manufacturing enterprises and their components in France, Germany, Italy and Poland from 2008 to 2021. We use the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) and the Seemingly Unrelated Regression methods (SUR). The results show that these external factors significantly impact an enterprise’s sustainable development. Our models also show a different strength and direction of relationships between the explained and explanatory variables. Our models confirm the need to coordinate macroeconomics and environmental policy. It is important to use effective tools of economic support, and greater pressure from European Union institutions on countries that emit harmful substances is essential.
OPTIMIZATION OF TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WELLS FOR LOW-PRESSURE GAS PRODUCTION
Authors: Shalyapin Denis V. , Shalyapina Adelya D.
Published: September 2023

Link for citation: Shalyapin D.V., Shalyapina A.D. Optimization of technological solutions for the construction of wells for low-pressure gas production. Bulletin of the Tomsk Polytechnic University. Geo Аssets Engineering, 2023, vol. 334, no. 9, рр. 163-171. In Rus.
The relevance of the research is caused by the necessity to apply the geomechanical modeling to substantiate the possibility for exploitation of low-pressure layers of the Cenomanian complex of the West Siberian oil and gas province with drilling liquids with density of 0,6 g/cm3 and to increase the profitability of drilling by constructing small-diameter wells. The main aims: collection of information necessary for geomechanical modeling; construction of a mathematical model of the mechanical properties of rocks composing the drilling interval for the production string; correlation analysis of calculated values and values obtained during core tests; correction of the model of mechanical properties based on experimental data; determination of boundary conditions for destabilization of the walls of wells under the influence of multidirectional effective stresses; establishing a safe interval of drilling mud density for exploitation low-pressure reservoirs; justification of the possibility of using washing liquids with density of 0,5–0,8 g/cm3; calculation of the strength characteristics of the well support, taking into account the reduction of its metal consumption; conducting economic justification of the feasibility of using small-diameter wells for field development at a late stage. Objects: lightweight drilling fluids, depression drilling technology, small-diameter wells. Methods: geomechanical modeling of the strength properties of rocks composing the geological section of wells for the production of low-pressure gas of the Cenomanian deposit; calculation of casing strings for strength at various stages of operation. Results. The authors have constructed the mathematical model of the elastic-strength properties of rocks of the drilling interval for the production string and determined the stress values at which the walls begin to fall out. They substantiated the possibility of drilling low-pressure wells using drilling fluids with density of 0,6 g/cm3, taking into account the prevention of fallings and collapses of the walls of wells and proved the possibility of reducing the metal consumption of the design of low-pressure wells to increase economic efficiency of drilling.