bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Frequency Discrimination in Video Game Players During Gameplay of Different Game Genres: A case study
Authors: Wagner Maggie
Published: October 2023

Frequency discrimination capacity and reaction time can be improved through training and environmental exposure to different situations. For example, musicians have demonstrated to have better frequency discrimination capacity than non-musicians. Such improved performance could extend to other professions or training as well. In this report, two case studies are presented that illustrate the potential differences between the sensory discriminative performance of video game players and non-video game players. The frequency discriminative capacity and reaction times of the players were assessed while playing different genres of games, including an action-adventure game and a rhythm game. Lastly, the effects of the duration of gameplay were also recorded. Each player was asked to play a game for one hour and two hours for the long duration gameplay trial. Their frequency discrimination, reaction time, and reaction time variability were assessed using a Brain Gauge. Before, during, and after gameplay, these parameters were recorded from the two participants.  One participant was an experienced video game player and the other was a non-video game player.
The Disparity of Expected and Real Effects of Background Noise on Focus.
Authors: Matada Harshini , McKee Mattie , Putcha Arjun , Schmitt Cameron , Zheng Michelle
Published: October 2023

The goal of this study was to investigate the relationship between actual performance and anticipated performance of individuals on reaction time tests taken under three conditions: the absence of background sound, listening to a song of their choice, and listening to a podcast of their choice. Prior to taking the reaction time tests, individuals completed a survey that asked whether they predicted the presence of a background auditory stimulus would significantly improve or worsen their performance. Afterwards, participants were instructed to take a reaction time test using the Cortical Metrics Brain Gauge while listening to either music, a podcast, or no background sound in three different trials. This study showed that there is a significant correlation between song reaction time variability (RTV) and expectation as it was found that individuals who expect to do better with the presence of their preferred background sound actually have increased focus (decreased RTV) in the presence of music. This finding is important as it highlights the effects and value of music on focus. It has a real-world application as many individuals use music while undergoing cognitive tasks (i.e. driving, studying, etc.), depicting the importance in better understanding the effects it has on people.
Modeling Power Exponential Error Innovations with Autoregressive Process
Authors: Oyinloye A. A , Ayodele O. J. , Abifade V. O.
Published: October 2023

The regular gussian assumption of the error terms is employed in dynamic time series models when the underlying data are not normally distributed, this often results in incorrect parameter estimations and forecast error. As a result, this paper developed maximum likelihood method of estimation of parameters of an autoregressive model of order 2 [AR (2)] with power-exponential innovations. The performance of the parameters of AR (2) in comparison to normal error innovations was evaluated using the Akaike information criterion (AIC) and forecast performance metrics (RMSE and MAE). Both real data sets and simulated data with different sample sizes were used to validate the models. The results revealed that, it is more appropriate and efficient to model non-normal time series data using AR (2) exponential power error innovations.
The Effects of Stochastic Variables on the Analysis of Stock Market Prices
Authors: Azor P. A , Egelamba J.C. , Amadi I.U.
Published: October 2023

In this paper, stochastic differential equation with some imposed parameters in the model was considered. The problem was solved by adopting Ito’s theorem to obtain an analytical solution which was used to generate various discrepancies on various asset prices. The asset values were obtained through the influences of some key stochastic variables which shows as follows:(i) increase in when are fixed increases the value of asset returns (ii) a little increase on time when return rates and stock volatility are fixed also increases the value of assets (iii) an increase in the volatility parameter increases the value of asset pricing (iv) , (v) a measure of parameter shows the various levels of long term investment plans . Finally, the normality probability plots are not statistically significant and besides do come from a common distribution which has a vital meaning in the assessment of asset values for capital market investments. However, the Tables, graphs and other stock variables were discussed. The governing investment equation is reliable and therefore is found to be adequate.
System of Non-Linear Stochastic Differential Equations with Financial Market Quantities
Authors: Azor P. A , Ogbuka J.C , Amadi I.U.
Published: October 2023

In this paper, two systems of modified stochastic differential equations were considered. The variable coefficient problem was solved using Ito’s theorem to obtain an analytical solutions which was used to generate various behaviors of asset values which shows as follows: (i) increase in when are fixed increases the value of asset returns. (ii) a little increase on time when return rates and stock volatility are fixed increases the value of assets.(iii) an increase in the volatility parameter increases the value of asset pricing and parameter shows the various levels of long term investment plans, (iv) increase in rate of mean-reversion parameter reduces the value of asset. (v) An increase in the volatility parameter decreases the value of asset pricing (vi) The goodness of fit probability QQplots are not statistically significant and besides do come from a common distribution which has a vital meaning in the assessment of asset values for capital market investments. Nevertheless, the Tables 1,2 and 3 are best in comparisons with Tables 4,5 and 6 in terms of predictions for capital investments. The governing investment equations are unique and therefore are found to be satisfactory.
The institution of mandatory offer as a means of protecting the rights and interests of shareholders
Authors: Mochalova Vera Alekseevna , Shcherbacheva Lyubov Vladimirovna
Published: October 2023

the authors conclude that the institution of mandatory offer has been a part of the Russian legal order since the adoption of the Federal Law No. 208-FL "On Joint Stock Companies" on December 26, 1995. The authors note the legal problems of protecting the rights of minority shareholders within the framework of a mandatory offer, and also reveal the legal regulation of this institution in the laws of the USA, Great Britain and Russia and determine the legal nature of mandatory offer as a means of protecting the rights of shareholders.
The atmosphere of music in the life of N.V. Stankevich:
"And a new world is built of sounds..."
Authors: Voronina Natalya Ivanovna
Published: October 2023

The article examines the musical world of N.V. Stankevich, who managed to create in the first half of the nineteenth century a special atmosphere of hearing and understanding music not only for himself, but also for a whole generation of literary friends of that time, as well as to develop an active discourse about the nature of music and its role in human life. All this formed the basis of the national thought on music.
Glen Gould’s apologia
Affectus contra modus: passion versus image
Authors: Gorodilova Ekaterina Aleksandrovna
Published: October 2023

The work is devoted to discovering the artistic meaning of a piece of music through its performing interpretation. The intonation-performing analysis of the first part of Mozart's Sonata No. 8 K 310 in the interpretation of Glenn Gould is carried out with the account of the cognitive possibilities of Kurt Sachs' intonation theory. The paper examines the effectiveness of Kurt Sachs’ theoretical construct in analytical practice, its impact on the search and interpretation of artistic meaning. The author demonstrates the influence of personal performance peculiarity of the perception of a piece of music in the context of the established academic tradition on the individual choice of principles of segmentation of musical material and its intonation.
Symbolism and the artistic world of Sergei Rachmaninoff's «Symphonic dances»
Authors: Naumkina Elena Nikolaevna , Bezuglova Inna Vyacheslavovna
Published: October 2023

"Symphonic dances", the culmination of Rachmaniniff’s late work, is characterized by its synthesis of expressive musical and stylistic means. The symphonic cycle's world is based on the interaction of intonational, genre, historical, and stylistic contexts, forming a complex that is comparable in depth and content to mythmaking. Based on the principles of symphonism, the artistic concept of the work is built in a special philosophical, mythopoetic model of time - the main factor in the symbolic dramaturgy of the cycle. The article analyzes the symbolism of "Symphonic Dances" in relation to the motive system, the dramaturgy of the cycle and touches on the issues of rhetoric and stylistic semantics of the work.
Cancer Patterns among Patients Admitted to the Oncology Department at Benghazi Medical Center, Libya (2013-2017)
Authors: Hussein Naeima , Omar Fathi
Published: October 2023

Background: Cancer is a major public health problem that faces health managers and decision-makers in many countries. Cancer is constantly growing and is one of the major causes of mortality in Libya.
Aim: To estimate the geographical distribution and patterns of cancer among patients admitted to the Oncology Department at Benghazi Medical Center (BMC). Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted from March to April 2019. A total of 4649 patients’ files with a diagnosis of cancer at the BMC were extracted as hard copies due to the absence of electronic medical files. A sampling approach was performed to facilitate the analyses. The sample size was (206) files out of (4649) files, which was determined via a statistical software program (Epi Info7) Data was collected retrospectively from patients’ files; on age, gender, address, and classification of the cancer diagnosis which was made according to (ICD–Oncology) for a specific period (5 years – from January 1st, 2013 to December 31st, 2017).
Results: The results revealed that more than half of the cancer cases admitted to Benghazi Medical Center were from Benghazi City and (52.4%) of cases were females whereas (47.6%) were males, (18.9 %) were (<40y), (49.5 %) were between (40 to 65y), and (31.6%) were > 65y. The most common cancers among females were breast cancer (28.6%) and endometrial cancer (7.3%), whereas among males were colorectal cancer (8.3%), prostate cancer (6.8%), gastrointestinal (6.3%) and lung cancer (6.3%).
Conclusion: The most common cancer among women was breast cancer and among men was colorectal and prostate cancer. The majority of cases were from Benghazi. Further studies are required to confirm such results. Educating people about the risk factors that could increase cancer incidence, especially lifestyle, and dietary patterns.
Pengaruh Reputasi Auditor Dan Komite Audit Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan Basic Materials Yang Terdaftar Di Bei Periode 2018-2021
Authors: Muren Louis Albertoaran , Pangaribuan Hisar
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study was to observe and determine the effect of the reputation of the auditor and the audit committee on the value of basic materials companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2018-2021. This study uses quantitative methods, the sample used is 45 companies using the purpose sampling method, totaling 180 data. The technique used in this research is descriptive statistical technique, classical assumption test, t hypothesis test, f hypothesis test, and coefficient of determination test. Based on the results of the t hypothesis test, it explains that the reputation of the auditor has a significant effect on firm value. While the audit committee does not have a significant effect on firm value. Therefore, it can be said that there is no substantial effect on firm value on the auditor and audit committee reputation variables, either one or both variables.
Pengaruh Kepemilikan Manajerial Dan Pertumbuhan Laba Terhadap Kebijakan Dividen Pada Perusahaan Manufaktur
Authors: Hamda Helmia Nursyaqila , Idris Hariany , Nuraisyiah
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah ada pengaruh kepemilikan manajerial dan Pertumbuhan laba terhadap kebijakan dividen pada perusahaan manufaktur. Variabel penelitian ini adalah Kepemilikan manajerial sebagai variabel bebas (X1) yang diukur dengan persentase jumlah saham yang dimiliki oleh pihak manajemen terhadap seluruh jumlah saham yang dimiliki oleh perusahaan dan dikalikan 100%. Pertumbuhan Laba sebagai (X2) sebagai variabel bebas yang diukur dengan menggunakan rasio laba bersih tahun sekarang (Yt) dikurangi laba bersih sebelumnya (Yt-1) terhadap laba bersih tahun sebelumnya (Yt-1) lalu dikalikan 100%. Dan Kebijakan Dividen sebagai variabel terikat (Y) yang diukur dengan Rasio Pembayaran Dividen (Dividend Payout Ratio) adalah rasio yang menunjukkan hasil perbandingan antara dividen tunai per lembar saham dengan laba per lembar saham dan dikalikan 100%.Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) dengan sampel tiga tahun mulai dari tahun 2019 sampai dengan tahun 2021 yang diambil dengan teknik Purposive sampling.Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik dokumentasi. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan Analisis Statistik deskriptif, uji asumsi klasik dan uji hipotesis dengan bantuan software IBM SPSS 25. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan uji simultan (uji F), dapat diketahui bahwa nilai F hitung 4,426 > F tabel 3,15 dengan taraf siginifikan sebesar 0,016 < 0,05. Sehingga bahwa kepemilikan manajerial dan pertumbuhan laba secara simultan atau bersama-sama berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kebijakan dividen.  Dan Uji t pada tabel menunjukkan nilai t hitung untuk variabel kepemilikan manajerial sebesar 1,889 dan t tabel 2,000. Jika keduanya dibandingkan, maka t hitung lebih kecil dari t tabel (1,889 < 2,000). Hal tersebut menunjukkan bahwa Kepemilikan manajerial tidak berpengaruh terhadap kebijakan dividen. Serta Pada variabel pertumbuhan laba diperoleh nilai t hitung 2,553 > t tabel 2,000 yang berarti bahwa pertumbuhan laba berpengaruh terhadap kebijakan dividen.  Hal ini juga didukung oleh nilai signifikannya sebesar 0,013 < 0,05 yang artinya terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara pertumbuhan laba terhadap kebijakan dividen.
Analisis Pengendalian Internal atas Persediaan Obat dan Alat Kesehatan pada Apotek Malomo Farma
Authors: Achmad Andi Alyani , Anwar Azwar , Azis Fajriani
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penerapan pengendalian  internal atas persediaan obat dan alat kesehatan pada Apotek Malomo Farma. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Variabel dalam penelitian ini adalah pengendalian internal atas persediaan obat dan alat kesehatan. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah dokumentasi dan wawancara. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif model Miles, Huberman, dan Saldana yang terdiri dari kondensasi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan mengacu pada konsep teori COSO. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pengendalian internal atas persediaan obat dan alat kesehatan pada Apotek Malomo Farma belum seutuhnya efektif. Terdapat salah satu komponen yakni kegiatan pemantauan tidak terpenuhi implementasinya di Apotek Malomo Farma.
Analisis Penentuan Tarif Bongkar Muat Peti Kemas Dengan Metode Activity Based Costing (Studi Kasus PT.Pelindo Terminal Petikemas New Makassar)
Authors: Nathania Pratiwi  , Sahade  , Afiah Nur
Published: October 2023

This study aims to analyze the determination of container loading and unloading rates using the activity-based costing method at PT PELINDO Terminal Petikemas New Makassar. The variable of this study is the determination of container loading and unloading rates measured using the activity-based costing method. The limits of this research are focused on domestic container loading and unloading rates. This is the case for data collection in the form of observations, interviews and documentation. Data analysis is done by quantitative descriptive analysis. The results of this study show that the calculation of container loading and unloading rates with the activity-based costing method is lower in full 20 feet containers of IDR 116,571.29, full 40 feet of IDR 228,808.74, empty 20 feet of IDR 197,415.69, and empty 40 feet of IDR 204,188.91. Compared with the results of the calculation of container loading and unloading rates carried out by the management of PT PELINDO Terminal Petikemas New Makassar. This is because container loading and unloading rates are calculated by the activity-based costing method based on the type of cost used and various cost drivers.
Analisis Pengelolaan Persediaan pada Beras BULOG (Studi Kasus Perum BULOG Cabang Makassar)
Authors: Sam Andi Aliyyah Ramadhani , Idrus Muhammad , Afiah Nur
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengelolaan persediaan beras pada Perum BULOG Cabang Makassar. Variabel dalam penelitian ini adalah pengelolaan persediaan pada beras BULOG. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa wawancara dan dokumentasi dan analisis data dilakukan menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pengelolaan persediaan beras yang dijalankan oleh Perum BULOG Cabang Makassar dimulai dari proses pengadaan beras melalui Mitra Kerja Pengadaan dan Satuan Kerja, selanjutnya proses penyimpanan beras dengan menggunakan metode stapel, kemudian proses perawatan beras dengan mengacu pada prinsip Pengendalian Hama Gudang Terpadu dan dilanjutkan dengan proses pengolahan beras, dan terakhir proses penyaluran beras.
Analisis kinerja keuangan pada PT. Adaro Energy, Tbk yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2018-2021
Authors: Ariza Fransisca Rahma , Hendri Edduar , Saladin Hendry
Published: October 2023

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat kinerja keuangan pada PT. Adaro Energy, Tbk selama periode 2018-2021. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah laporan keuangan PT. Adaro Energy, Tbk yang terdaftar di bursa efek indonesia (BEI). Sampel dalam penelitian ini berupa Laporan posisi keuangan dan laporan laba-rugi periode 2018-2021. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode  deskriptif kualitatif, yaitu analisis rasio keluangan.Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan rata-rata penelitian rasio keuangan pada PT. Adaro Energy, Tbk periode 2018-2021, rasio likuiditas menunjukan bahwa tingkat kinerja keuangan current ratio 182%<200% artinya perusahaan dalam keadaan kurang baik namun pada cash ratio 119%>50% artinya perusahaan dalam keadaan baik. Rasio solvabilitas menunjukan bahwa nilai pada debt to assets ratio 41%>35% artinya perusahaan dalam keadaan kurang baik sedangkan pada debt to equity ratio 69%<80% artinya perusahaan dalam keadaan baik. Rasio aktivitas menunjukan bahwa nilai pada inventory turn over 29 kali>20 kali artinya perusahaan dalam keadaan baik sedangkan pada total assets turn over 0.48 kali<2kali artinya perusahaan dalam keadaan kurang baik. Rasio profitabilitas menunjukan bahwa nilai pada net profit margin 14%<20% dan return on equity 12%<40% artinya perusahaan dalam keadaan kurang baik.
NATIONAL AND CULTURAL PECULIARITIES OF VIETNAMESE PAROEMIAS IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN VIETNAMESE PAREMIOLOGY
Authors: Фам Т.Т.Н.
Published: October 2023

В настоящей статье детально определены научные исследования вьетнамских ученых в области паремиологии, рассмотрены признаки, отличающие пословицы от поговорок, с выделением таких параметров, как значение, функция, структура, синтаксис. На этой теоретической основе проанализированы национально-культурные особенности пословиц и поговорок вьетнамского языка, фиксируемые источниками с конца 90-х годов XX века. Подобно пословицам и поговоркам разных стран мира, вьетнамские пословицы и поговорки представляют собой особую форму народных знаний, социально-исторического опыта, накопленного за тысячелетия. В статье делается вывод о том, что паремиологический фонд вьетнамского языка отражает аграрный статус страны, ее патриархальный уклад, вербализуя особенности сельской жизни. На материале проанализированных паремий выделены провербиальные концепты, характерные для вьетнамского народа, такие как «воля», «стойкость», «трудолюбие», «верность», «честность», «коллективизм», «красивая внешность» (о девушке). Особое место занимают гастрономический и соматический коды и связанные с ними провербиальные смыслы. Соматический код часто применяется во вьетнамских поговорках для выражения психологических и эмоциональных состояний человека. В заключении подчеркивается необходимость изучения языковых особенностей паремий, их роли и функционирования с целью достижения большего коммуникативного эффекта.

This article provides the scientific research of Vietnamese scholars in the field of paremiology, considers the features that distinguish proverbs from sayings, highlighting such parameters as meaning, function, structure, syntax. On this theoretical basis, the paper analyses the national-cultural features of proverbs and sayings of the Vietnamese language that have been recorded since the late 90s of the 20th century. Like proverbs and sayings of different countries of the world, Vietnamese proverbs and sayings represent a special form of folk knowledge, socio-historical experience accumulated over millennia. The article concludes that the paremiological fund of the Vietnamese language reflects the agrarian status of the country, its patriarchal way of life, verbalizing the peculiarities of rural life. On the material of the analyzed paroemias, the paper highlights the verbial concepts characteristic for Vietnamese people such as “will”, “resilience”, “diligence”, “loyalty”, “honesty”, “collectivism”, “beautiful appearance”. The gastronomic and somatic codes and related proverbial meanings occupy a special place. Somatic code is often used in Vietnamese proverbs to express psychological and emotional states of a person. The conclusion emphasizes the necessity of studying the linguistic features of paroemias, their role and functioning in order to achieve a greater communicative effect.
REPRESENTATIONS OF “MATCH/NON-MATCH” IN RUSSIAN PROVERBS ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN HUSBAND AND WIFE
Authors: Чжао И.
Published: October 2023

В статье рассматриваются стереотипные представления, отражающиеся в русских паремиях и сложившиеся в результате наблюдений за одним из наиболее важных видов отношений между людьми – отношениями между супругами. Анализ пословиц, отобранных из словаря В. И. Даля и «Большого словаря русских пословиц» под редакцией В. М. Мокиенко, указывающих на соответствие/несоответствие мужа жене и наоборот, позволяет взглянуть на этот параметр с разных точек зрения. С одной стороны, выявляется значительный ряд признаков, позволяющих сопоставить мужа и жену: возраст, физические характеристики (сила/слабость, ловкость и др.), интеллект, статус и авторитет в семье, практические навыки и сфера приложения трудовых усилий, черты характера и манера поведения (болтливость/молчаливость, рачительность, трудолюбие и др.), характер взаимоотношений между ними и т. д. При этом указание на соответствие/несоответствие может быть выражено прямо или косвенно (Вперед тебе, бабушка, наука, не ходи замуж за внука), пословица может быть образной или безóбразной. В целом спектр вербализуемых признаков, по которым сопоставляются муж и жена, оказывается достаточно широк и весьма разнообразен, что отражает национально-маркированное видение носителями русских языка и культуры нормы в супружеских отношениях и ее нарушения.

The article deals with stereotypical perceptions reflected in Russian proverbs and formed as a result of observations of one of the most important types of relationships between people – relationships between spouses. The analysis of proverbs selected from V.I. Dahl’s dictionary and “The Big Dictionary of Russian Proverbs” edited by V.M. Mokienko, indicating the match/non-match of a husband to his wife and vice versa, allows us to look at this parameter from different points of view. On the one hand, it reveals a significant number of features that allow us to compare husband and wife: age, physical characteristics (strength/weakness, dexterity, etc.), intelligence, status and authority in the family, practical skills and sphere of labor efforts application, character traits and manner of behavior, (talkativeness/silence, thriftiness, diligence, etc.), nature of relations between them, etc., as well as the relationship between them. At the same time, an indication of match/non-match can be expressed directly or indirectly (“It’s a good experience for you, grandmother, don't marry your grandson”), a proverb can be figurative or non-figurative. In general, the range of verbalized attributes by which husband and wife are compared is quite wide and diverse, which reflects the nationally marked vision of the norm in marital relations and its violation by speakers of the Russian language and culture.
PASSIONARITY OF N. ZOLOTNITSKY AND I. YAKOVLEV IN THE ENLIGHTENMENT OF THE CHUVASH AND ETHNIC EDUCATION IN THE 21st CENTURY
Authors: Исаев Ю.Н. , Кузнецов А.В.
Published: October 2023

Президентом Российской Федерации 2023 год объявлен Годом педагога и наставника в России. К тому же в текущем году отмечаются юбилеи выдающихся педагогов К. Д. Ушинского и И. Я. Яковлева, а также исполняется 155 лет со дня открытия Симбирской чувашской школы. В связи с этим стали актуальными исследования, посвященные деятельности педагогов, ученых, первых инспекторов чувашских школ, внесших большой вклад в национальное образование. В статье авторы повествуют о том, как зарождалось и развивалось дело просвещения народов Поволжья. Они обращают внимание на деятельность основоположников новой системы образования «инородцев» Н. И. Золотницкого, Н. И. Ильминского, И. Я. Яковлева, рассказываютоб отце Н. И. Золотницкого – Иване Васильевиче Золотницком, в 1842 г. в селе Первое Чурашево открывшем школу для чувашских детей и, по факту, основавшем центр просвещения чувашей. В работе дана оценка роли чиновников, поддержавших устремление реформаторов просвещения из Поволжья (основателей «системы образования Н. И. Ильминского – Н. И. Золотницкого») в столице Российской империи. До широкой публики доносится информация о том, как сегодня обстоит дело с преподаванием родных языков в Чувашской Республике. Дается количественная и качественная характеристика учителей родных (чувашского, татарского и эрзя-мордовского) языков, приводятся количественные показатели школ, в которых ведется преподавание на названных родных языках.

The President of the Russian Federation has declared 2023 the Year of Teacher and Mentor in Russia. In addition, this year marks the anniversaries of outstanding teachers K. Ushinsky and I. Yakovlev, as well as the 155th anniversary of the opening of the Simbirsk Chuvash school. In this regard, the studies devoted to the activities of teachers, scientists, the first inspectors of Chuvash schools who made a great contribution to national education have become relevant. In the article, the authors tell how the enlightenment of the peoples of the Volga region began and developed. They drew attention to the activity of the founders of the new system of education of “foreigners” N. Zolotnitsky, N. Ilminsky, I. Yakovlev, and tell about the father of N. Zolotnitsky – Ivan Vasilyevich Zolotnitsky, who opened a school for Chuvash children in 1842 in the village of Pervoe Churashevo and, in fact, founded the Chuvash Enlightenment Center. The paper assesses the role of officials who supported the aspirations of the enlightenment reformers (the founders of the “education system of N. Ilminsky – N. Zolotnitsky”) from the Volga region in the capital of the Russian Empire. Information about the situation with the teaching of native languages in the Chuvash Republic today is being brought to the general public. Quantitative and qualitative characteristics of teachers of native (Chuvash, Tatar and Erzya-Mordovian) languages are given, quantitative indicators of schools in which teaching is conducted in these native languages are given.
ETHNO-CULTURAL SOCIALIZATION OF FUTURE TEACHERS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES DURING THEIR STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY
Authors: Кожанов И.В. , Коршунова Н.М. , Харитонов М.Г.
Published: October 2023

Предметом нашего исследования стал процесс этнокультурной социализации будущих учителей иностранных языков в период обучения в вузе. Цель исследования – выявление возможностей для этнокультурной социализации будущих учителей иностранных языков в период обучения в вузе. Материалом для исследования послужили мероприятия, организуемые на факультетах иностранных языков вузов для этнокультурной социализации студентов, а также научные труды зарубежных ученых по схожим проблемам. Методами исследования явились описательный метод, методы анализа и сравнения. В статье раскрываются возможности образовательной среды вуза для этнокультурной социализации будущих учителей, исследуется использование этнокультурного образовательного потенциала в этом процессе. Будущим учителям иностранных языков, чтобы иметь высокий уровень этнокультурной социализации, необходимо на всех этапах высшего образования, начиная с самообразования и завершая на уровне группы, учреждения, приобретать знания, осваивать ценности, иметь позитивное отношение и оказывать созидательную деятельность в отношении развития различных этнокультур. В этой связи предполагается необходимым внедрение в учебную программу специального курса «Этнокультурная социализация студентов».

The subject of our research was the process of ethno-cultural socialization of future teachers of foreign languages during their studies at the university. The purpose of the study is to identify opportunities for ethno-cultural socialization of future teachers of foreign languages during their studies at the university. The material for the study was the events organized at universities, at the faculties of foreign languages for the ethno-cultural socialization of students, as well as the materials of research by foreign scientists on similar problems. The research methods were descriptive method, methods of analysis and comparison. The article reveals the possibilities of university educational environment for ethnocultural socialization of future teachers, explores the use of ethnocultural educational potential in this process. In order for all future teachers of foreign languages to have a high level of ethno-cultural socialization, it is necessary at various levels of higher education, starting with self-education and ending at the level of a group, institution, to acquire knowledge, master values, have a positive attitude and provide creative activities in relation to the development of various ethnocultures. In this regard, it is assumed necessary to introduce a special course “Ethno-cultural Socialization of Students” into the curriculum.
ЛИНГВОКУЛЬТУРОЛОГИЧЕСКИЙ АСПЕКТ ИЗУЧЕНИЯ ЛЕКСИКИ В ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОЙ ПОДГОТОВКЕ ИНОСТРАННЫХ СТУДЕНТОВ – БУДУЩИХ СПЕЦИАЛИСТОВ ПО РУССКОЙ ФИЛОЛОГИИ
Authors: Романова Т.Н. , Федорова Н.А. , Евдокимова О.К.
Published: October 2023

Статья посвящена актуальной проблеме современного высшего образования – обучению иностранных студентов в российских вузах. Одна из главных проблем в этой связи – не только освоение студентами-иностранцами русского языка как разговорного, но и понимание языка как средства выражения определенной национальной культуры. Особую остроту данная проблема обретает для иностранных студентов на факультетах русской филологии, где язык становится и средством обучения, и будущей профессией. Авторы статьи анализируют и обобщают практический опыт своей работы со студентами-иностранцами, обучающимися в вузе по направлению «Филология». В центре их внимания − системные занятия, целью которых является формирование у иностранных студентов языковой мотивации для успешного и качественного освоения будущей профессии. В статье определяются приоритетные направления обучения студентов-иностранцев для достижения необходимого результата, рассматриваются конкретные приемы взаимодействия с обучаемыми по предмету и предлагается системный алгоритм работы с иностранными студентами как условие профессионализации полученных знаний. Существенная роль в этой парадигме отводится русской литературе, которая выступает как образец употребления слова и в то же время обеспечивает межпредметные, метапредметные и трансдисциплинарные связи в системном изучении современного русского языка.

The article is devoted to the actual problem of modern higher education – training of foreign students in Russian universities. One of the main problems in this regard is not only mastering of the Russian language by foreign students as a spoken language, but also the understanding of the language as a means of expressing a certain national culture. This problem is particularly acute for foreign students at the faculties of Russian Philology, where language becomes both a means of learning and a future profession. The authors analyze and summarize the practical experience of their work with foreign students studying at the university in “Philology” degree program. The focus is on systematic classes, the purpose of which is to form foreign students’ language motivation for successful and high-quality mastering of the future profession. The article defines the priority directions of teaching foreign students to achieve the necessary result, discusses specific methods of interaction with students on the subject and suggests a systematic algorithm for working with foreign students as a condition for professionalizing the knowledge gained. Russian literature plays an essential role in this paradigm, which acts as an example of the use of the word and at the same time provides interdisciplinary, meta-subject and transdisciplinary connections in the systematic study of the modern Russian language.
ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ ЗАНЯТИЙ ПО ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНОЙ РОБОТОТЕХНИКЕ КАК СРЕДСТВО ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ ОСНОВ ИНЖЕНЕРНО-ТЕХНИЧЕСКОГО МЫШЛЕНИЯ У ДЕТЕЙ ДОШКОЛЬНОГО ВОЗРАСТА
Authors: Рязанова З.Б.
Published: October 2023

В статье рассмотрена организация дополнительных услуг по образовательной робототехнике в дошкольных образовательных учреждениях. Цифровое пространство, технологии и искусственный интеллект поглотили сегодня весь мир, без них невозможно представить наше существование. Дети дошкольного возраста уже с ранних лет взаимодействуют с обширным спектром интерактивных информационно-коммуникативных устройств с элементами искусственного интеллекта. В этой связи актуальность настоящего исследования определена необходимостью формирования развивающей образовательной среды, имеющей предметно-пространственное направление. При этом одной из важных задач дошкольного образования является воспитание таких членов общества, которые в будущем смогут с легкостью применять полученные еще в дошкольном возрасте знания и умения в разных сферах жизнедеятельности. Важное значение вышесказанное имеет для формирования у подрастающего поколения основ инженерно-технического мышления и, в последующем, подготовки инженерных кадров для производственной сферы. Проведя исследование с использованием таких методов, как анализ, интерпретация, системный анализ, наблюдение, изучение продуктов детской деятельности, автор приходит к выводу, что робототехника демонстрирует высокую эффективность в воспитательном процессе, позволяя успешно решать проблему развития детей всех возрастных групп.

The article discusses organization of additional services in preschool educational institutions for educational robotics. Digital space, technology and artificial intelligence have absorbed the whole world today, without them it is impossible to imagine our existence. Preschool children deal with a wide range of interactive information and communication devices with elements of artificial intelligence from an early age. In this regard, the relevance of this study is determined by the necessity of forming a developing educational environment with a subject-spatial direction. At the same time, one of the important tasks of preschool education is the education of such members of society, who in the future will be able to easily apply the knowledge and skills obtained in preschool age in different spheres of life. The above-mentioned is important for the formation of the basics of engineering and technical thinking in the younger generation and, subsequently, for the training of engineering personnel for the industrial sphere. Having conducted the research using such methods as analysis, interpretation, system analysis, observation, and the study of children’s activity products, the author comes to the conclusion that robotics shows high efficiency in the educational process, allowing to successfully solve the problem of the development of children of all age groups.
SOME ASPECTS OF TRAINING OF A FUTURE TEACHER OF PHYSICS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF COGNITIVE INTERESTS OF SCHOOLCHILDREN
Authors: Фоминых С.О. , Софронова Е.Ю.
Published: October 2023

Одной из главных компонентов в подготовке будущего учителя физики является формирование профессиональных компетенций, которые позволят ему в будущем проводить внеклассную работу по физике, так как практически любой учитель должен уметь организовать внеурочную работу со школьниками [1]. Успешность приобретения студентами индивидуального опыта, который лежит в основе развития данных компетенций, зависит от организации совместной деятельности студентов и школьников. Целью нашего исследования является изучение возможностей для развития профессиональных компетенций у будущих учителей физики в процессе их подготовки в педагогическом вузе. В работе использованы методы сравнения, анализа, обобщения и др. Также на основе анкетирования нами изучено отношение школьников, принимавших участие в проведении занимательных опытов во время каникулярной школы, к дальнейшему изучению физики в школьном курсе. Проанализирована готовность будущих учителей физики к использованию способов наглядной демонстрации физических процессов и явлений на уроках физики. По мнению авторов, внеурочные занятия со школьниками можно проводить на базе Технопарка универсальных педагогических компетенций в любом педагогическом вузе в рамках каникулярной школы либо еженедельно в течение учебного года. Совместная деятельность позволит студентам получить бесценный педагогический опыт, а ученикам поможет развить познавательный интерес к физике.

One of the main components in the training of a future teacher of Physics is the formation of professional competencies that will allow him/her to work in extracurricular physics in the future, as almost any teacher should be able to organize extracurricular work with schoolchildren [1]. The success of students in acquiring individual experience, which underlies the development of these competencies, depends on the organization of joint activities of students and schoolchildren. The purpose of this work is to study the possibilities for the development of professional competencies in future teachers of Physics in the process of their training at a pedagogical university. The work employs the methods of comparison, analysis, generalization, etc. On the basis of questionnaires the authors studied the attitude of schoolchildren who participated in conducting entertaining experiments during vacation school to further study of physics in the school course. The authors of the article also analyzed the readiness of future physics teachers to use methods of visual demonstration of physical processes and phenomena in physics lessons. According to the authors, such extracurricular activities with schoolchildren can be carried out on the basis of the Technopark of Universal Pedagogical Competences in any pedagogical university as part of a vacation school or weekly during the academic year. Joint activities will allow students to gain invaluable pedagogical experience, and instill in schoolchildren a cognitive interest in physics.
Sperm cryopreservation in cancer patients: 13 years experience
Authors: YÜKSEL Yasemin , ÖZAKŞİT Gülnur , ÖZDEMİR TAŞ Derya , OLCAR Hanife Nurdan , TUZLUOĞLU Ahmet Deniz , ÖZYER Şebnem , KURDOGLU Zehra , MORALOĞLU TEKİN Özlem
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT

Purpose: The study represents 13 years experience of sperm cryopreservation for different cancer types by researching the semen parameters, the use of frozen-stored samples in ART-ICSI (Assisted Reproductive Technologies-intracytoplasmic sperm injection) cycles, and their current storage status.

Materials and Methods: Sperm cryopreservation in order to fertility preservation was conducted on 318 patients who had different malignancies applied to the Reproductive Center of Ankara Bilkent City Hospital (from November 2019 to April 2023) and Zekai Tahir Burak Women’s Health Hospital (from January 2010 to September 2019). The age, cancer type, semen volume, sperm count, sperm motility, samples storage status, and usage of banked sperm in ART cycles were recorded and analyzed.

Results: Sperm cryopreservation was applied to a total of 318 patients for 13 years. The major cancer types of patients are testicular cancer (54.7%), lymphoma (17.3%), and leukemia (10.1%). 11% (n=35) of patients are under the age of 18 years old. The lowest sperm cryopreservation age at 14 years old in four patients. The highest median semen volume was detected in leukemia (3.1 (1.5-6.0)), and the lowest mean semen volume was in the urinary system tumor (1.5 (1.0-2.0)).In testicular cancer, the median(min-max) sperm concentration is 12.5 (1.0-100.0)×106/mL. In lymphoma, the median(min-max) sperm concentration is 40.0 (1.0-140.0)×106/mL. In leukemia, the median(min-max) sperm concentration is 24.5 (1.0-130.0)×106/mL. Sperm concentration significantly decreased in men with testicular cancer. The highest median of sperm motility was observed in nasopharyngeal tumor group (40.0 (20.0-60.0)). Compared to other cancer patients, individuals with leukemia (20.0 (2.0-55.0)) and urinary system tumors (8.0 (6.0-55.0)) showed lower sperm motility. Leukemia (20.0 (2.0-55.0)) The longest time of sexual abstinence was detected in leukemia 7.0 (1.0-25.0) and osteosarcoma (7.0 (3.0-10.0)). Four patients applied to our center to use their frozen sperm. The patients underwent five ART (ICSI) cycles and four embryo transfers. One of the patient had abnormal fertilization and one of the patient had twin clinical pregnancy. Three patients transferred their banked sperm to another center. Sperm samples of 277 patients continue to be stored in our fertility center.

Conclusion: Since surgical methods, chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments used for cancer treatment have intense negative effects on spermatogenesis and fertility health, sperm cryopreservation is the gold standard and increasingly being recommended in clinical practice for preserving the fertility potential of cancer patients before treatment.
Geometry of Gauged Skyrmions
Authors:   University of Leicester, UK, Cork Josh , Harland Derek ,   University of Leeds, UK
Published: October 2023

A work of Manton showed how skymions may be viewed as maps between riemannian manifolds minimising an energy functional, with topologically non-trivial global minimisers given precisely by isometries. We consider a generalisation of this energy functional to gauged skyrmions, valid for a broad class of space and target 3-manifolds where the target is equipped with an isometric $G$-action. We show that the energy is bounded below by an equivariant version of the degree of a map, describe the associated BPS equations, and discuss and classify solutions in the cases where $G={\rm U}(1)$ and $G={\rm SU}(2)$.
Cystatin C as a Predictor of Renal Function and Methotrexate-Associated Toxicities in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Kwon Hyeok Chan , Kang Mi Il , Kim So Mi
Published: October 2023

Objective

Methotrexate (MTX) is an anchor drug for most patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA); however, its use may be limited depending on renal function. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the discrepancy in the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) using conventional serum creatinine (SCr)-, cystatin C-, and MTX-associated toxicities in patients with RA.

Methods

In total, 436 patients were enrolled, and eGFR was evaluated using the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) equation based on both cystatin C and SCr levels. The CKD and MTX dosing stages were classified according to eGFR. MTX-associated toxicities were also evaluated.

Results

The mean eGFR using CKD-EPI cystatin C (CKD-EPIcys) was 89.44 mL/min/1.73 m2, lower than the eGFR using CKD-EPI SCr (CKD-EPISCr) of 95.55 mL/min/1.73 m2. After converting eGFR to CKD-EPIcysby CKD-EPISCr, 29.8% of patients were reclassified to a higher stage according to the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes CKD stage. Also, according to the MTX guidelines, 6.4% of the group with an eGFR > 50 mL/min/1.73 m2were reclassified to eGFR 10-50 mL/1.73 m2, requiring dose adjustment. The incidence of MTX-associated toxicities, such as anemia, leukopenia, and nephrotoxicity, was significantly higher in the CKD stage-changed group than in the nonstage-changed group.

Conclusion

Our results showed that eGFR based on SCr was overestimated compared with eGFR based on cystatin C. In addition, we demonstrated that MTX-associated toxicities were significantly increased in the group with a changed stage when the eGFR was converted from CKD-EPISCrto CKD-EPIcys.
Safety and Healthcare Use Following COVID-19 Vaccination Among Adults With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Population-Based Self-Controlled Case Series Analysis
Authors: Lee Jennifer J.Y. , Bernatsky Sasha , Kwong Jeffrey C. , Li Qing , Kwok Timothy S.H. , Widdifield Jessica
Published: October 2023

Objective

To determine if coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines were associated with adverse events of special interest (AESIs) and healthcare use among adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Methods

Among adults with RA who received at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine, a self-controlled case series (SCCS) analysis was conducted to evaluate relative incidence (RI) rates of AESIs (Bell palsy, idiopathic thrombocytopenia, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, pericarditis/myocarditis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, transverse myelitis, myocardial infarction, anaphylaxis, stroke, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, narcolepsy, appendicitis, and disseminated intravascular coagulation) in any 21-day period following vaccination compared to control periods. Secondary outcomes included emergency department (ED) visits, hospitalizations, and rheumatology visits. A matched non-RA comparator group was created and a separate SCCS analysis was conducted. RI ratios (RIRs) were used to compare RA and non-RA groups.

Results

Among 123,466 patients with RA and 493,864 comparators, the majority received mRNA vaccines. For patients with RA, relative to control periods, AESIs were not increased. ED visits increased after dose 2 (RI 1.06, 95% CI 1.03-1.10) and decreased after dose 3 (RI 0.93, 95% CI 0.89-0.96). Hospitalizations were lower after the first (RI 0.83, 95% CI 0.78-0.88), second (RI 0.86, 95% CI 0.81-0.92), and third (RI 0.89, 95% CI 0.83-0.95) doses. Rheumatology visits increased after dose 1 (RI 1.08, 95% CI 1.07-1.10), and decreased after doses 2 and 3. Relative to comparators, patients with RA had a higher AESI risk after dose 3 (RIR 1.28, 95% CI 1.05-1.56). Patients with RA experienced fewer ED visits (RIR 0.73, 95% CI 0.58-0.90) and hospitalizations (RIR 0.52, 95% CI 0.36-0.75) after dose 4.

Conclusion

COVID-19 vaccines in patients with RA were not associated with an increase in AESI risk or healthcare use after every dose.