bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Los libros chinos circulantes en Filipinas a finales de la dinastía Ming
Authors: Yin Xiao
Published: May 2023

En el contexto histórico del boom de imprenta de Fukién a finales de la dinastía Ming, las publicaciones chinas de diversos géneros se exportaron de Quanzhou y de otros puertos fukieneses al Sureste de Asia. El presente artículo indaga qué géneros de libros chinos se hallaban en las Filipinas en aquella época y analiza quiénes eran sus importadores, con base en los textos en chino (en concreto, Pien Cheng Chiao Chen-Chu´an Shih-lu, Memorial de la vida cristiana en lengua china y Símbolo de la fe en lengua y letra china) y las cartas en español escritos por los misioneros dominicos de los siglos XVI y XVII en Filipinas, así como otros archivos históricos coetáneos. Con el estudio presente se ve que se podían leer en estas Islas los libros xilográficos chinos de los siguientes géneros, que eran los más famosos e impresos de la época: los dedicados a la preparación del examen imperial, obras históricas, teatrales, novelas, los de medicina y los de consulta. Estos libros chinos fueron exportados por los comerciantes fukieneses allí como mercancías. No solo formaban una rica parte de la vida cultural de los sangleyes locales, sino que también les servían a los misioneros españoles como manuales para aprender chino y materiales para conocer la cultura china. De este modo, les funcionaron como fundamentos para elaborar los tactos evangélicos para los chinos y jugaron un papel esencial en la comunicación cultural sino-española en la colonia.
“El peatón” y “el huésped”: la conciencia de vida taoísta en la poesía clásica China
Authors: Sixian Li
Published: May 2023

El “Pasajero” o el “huésped” son dos palabras que aparecen frecuentemente en los poemas clásicos chinos. Normalmente designan a personas que están fuera o lejos de casa. Sin embargo, en tres tipos de poemas: en los que se conmemoran a los difuntos u honran a los antepasados; en los que discuten sobre la relación entre los seres humanos y el mundo o los poemas relacionados con la penitencia, estas palabras deben interpretarse acorde con el concepto de “vida” y “muerte” del taoísmo. Es decir, designan genéricamente a “gente viva”, en vez de una referir simplemente a los pasajeros o a los alejados de casa. La existencia de dicho fenómeno no es una casualidad, sino una representación de un tema importante en las poesías antiguas chinas. Cuando entendemos la poesía aplicando el concepto de “gente viva”, la obra suele ser más profunda, más conmovedora, y la lógica de ella misma es más clara y coherente. Así puede beneficiar a los lectores para la comprensión del significado más profundo de la poesía.
Discusión histórica y reflexión sobre la latinización de los caracteres chinos
Authors: Wanruo Luo
Published: May 2023

En la historia de la reforma de los caracteres chinos, hubo un movimiento para abolir los caracteres chinos que duró más de medio siglo, involucrando a casi todas las élites e intelectuales de toda la sociedad. La tendencia de latinización de los caracteres chinos aún deja muchas huellas en la vida cotidiana de las personas en la actualidad. Al clasificar el proceso de desarrollo de la latinización de los caracteres chinos en la historia, este artículo analiza las profundas razones políticas, económicas y culturales detrás de esto, para explicar la insustituibilidad de los antiguos caracteres chinos, y su adaptabilidad a las condiciones nacionales de China en la larga historia.
La presencia de obras clásicas chinas en Libro de Sueños de J. L. Borges: transmisión y reescritura
Authors: Lan Zhang
Published: May 2023

En este trabajo, procedemos a estudiar y a analizar los cuentos clásicos chinos que aparecen en la antología borgiana Libro de Sueños. Dado que Borges no dominaba la lengua china, intentaremos descubrir las fuentes de estos relatos a partir de sus reseñas sobre las traducciones al inglés o al alemán de los libros canónicos chinos, publicadas en las revistas El Hogar, Sur y La Nación en los años 30 y 40. El segundo de nuestros objetivos es examinar la razón de la selección de estas ficciones chinas, ya que en dichos relatos aparecen los temas recurrentes borgianos (el espejo, el laberinto, la pesadilla, el doble, el universo paralelo y la paradoja del tiempo), así como descubrir la identidad del autor, no solo como copista, sino también como autor, a través de la transmisión y reescritura de dichos relatos chinos.
Análise do índice de privação das escolas do ensino básico do Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Oliveira Sibele Vasconcelos de , Fajardo Ricardo
Published: May 2023

A qualidade da educação pode ser avaliada sob vários aspectos, incluindo a observação do acesso aos recursos materiais e ao capital humano. O presente estudo visa a estimar um índice de privação infraestrutural das escolas do ensino básico do Rio Grande do Sul. Para tanto, são utilizados os dados do Censo Escolar de 2018 em uma adaptação do método Alkire-Foster para avaliar a natureza das privações escolares. Das 10.066 escolas em operação no estado, cerca de metade enfrenta constrangimentos em oito ou mais indicadores (dos 24) selecionados para análise. O pior desempenho das escolas do estado gaúcho foi percebido na composição das varáveis da dimensão “Condições dos serviços em assistência estudantil”. As escolas com maior privação infraestrutural são as rurais.
Reproducibility of some solid-state phase transition temperatures as obtained from DTA/DSC
Authors: Zorzi Janete , Perottoni Cláudio
Published: May 2023

The reproducibility of some solid-state phase transition temperatures, as deter- mined by differential scanning calorimetry, is assessed by a literature search and also by analysis of results obtained in the limit of zero heating rate for KNO3, CsCl, and anhydrous Li2SO4, using different instruments. The study is complemented by an overview of previously published results for the phase transition temperatures of several inorganic materials commonly used for temperature calibration of thermal analysis instruments. Reproducibility among the onset temperature of solid-state phase transitions of inorganic salts, as determined by differential scanning calorimetry, can be conservatively estimated to be within ±1 oC under favorable circumstances and around ±2 oC in general.
The Consequences of Service Encounter Failures at Shopping Centers: A Study of Visually Impaired Consumers
Authors: Coelho Pedro
Published: May 2023

The enactment of the Brazilian Law on the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in 2015 has had a number of implications for marketing researchers, as it guarantees the right of disabled persons to inclusion in different public and private spaces for leisure and consumption, such as shopping centers. Despite the growth of these consumption spaces in Brazil, service encounter failures are recurrent, particularly when the consumers are visually impaired. The objective of the present study is thus to understand the consequences of service encounter failures at shopping centers on the consumer behavior of the visually impaired. A phenomenological qualitative approach was used to achieve the objective. Data were collected through direct naturalistic observations of the research subjects and nine face-to-face interviews with visually impaired consumers. Using content analysis to examine the results, it was concluded that there are a number of different service encounter failures, such as an excessive display of pity from salespeople towards consumers, contempt, and abrupt changes in the service script. For this reason, the service encounter failures had a range of consequences, from verbal confrontation and abandoning the transaction to negative word-of-mouth and expressions of frustration on online social networks. The study also presents managerial and academic contributions for marketing researchers.
COCRIANDO VALOR NA AMAZÔNIA BRASILEIRA POR MEIO DO COMPARTILHAMENTO: ESTUDO NA CADEIA DO AÇAÍ FAIR TRADE
Authors: Fernandes Bárbara Ádria Oliveira Farias , Martins Cyntia Meireles , Gomes Sérgio Castro , Silva Rosângela Sarmento , Fernandes José Luiz Nunes
Published: May 2023

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar o processo de cocriação de valor na cadeia do açaí fair trade e os benefícios gerados para os cooperados da Cooperativa Agroextrativista Veneza do Marajó. Esta é uma pesquisa descritiva de natureza quantitativa, nesse sentido, as técnicas usadas foram: qui-quadrado de ajustamento, teste de correlação e o teste T-Student. Os cooperados que participaram da pesquisa foram 15; para a análise dos dados utilizou-se o SPSS e o SCRIPT em R. Como resultado, destaca-se que, por meio da integração e compartilhamento de recursos físicos e estruturais da cooperativa, associados às competências individuais dos cooperado e à consultoria técnica do SEBRAE, conseguiram cocriar valor, o que teve como consequência a obtenção do selo fair trade. Assim, pode-se inferir que o processo de certificação pode ter sido o maior ponto de cocriação e no qual os extrativistas cooperados perceberam de fato um valor adicional, pois o açaí certificado é vendido com um ágil de 30% em relação ao produto não certificado. Além do ganho econômico, destaca-se o ganho ambiental contemplado pela ação da cocriação, os quais geraram benefícios à comunidade marajoara.
EMPREENDEDORISMO SOCIAL: ANÁLISE DE NEGÓCIOS DE IMPACTO NO BRASIL
Authors: PORTO GRACE , Olave Maria , Ouro Abimael , ROCHA RONALTY
Published: May 2023

Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar o processo de captação de investimento de impacto por parte dos empreendedores sociais das principais áreas de negócios de impacto no Brasil. Quanto à metodologia, o estudo classifica-se como descritivo, com uma abordagem qualitativa cujo método de pesquisa adotado foi o estudo de casos múltiplos. Foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas com empreendedores sociais que receberam investimentos. Para análise dos dados, foi adotada a técnica da análise de conteúdo. Os resultados da pesquisa apontaram que os principais requisitos para receber investimento são considerados tradicionais como, por exemplo, modelo de negócio, dados do balanço patrimonial, análise da viabilidade e sustentabilidade. As etapas para captação foram compiladas em sete passos, que vão desde o conhecimento do setor de impacto até a realização de um feedback. Editais de fomento são as fontes responsáveis pelo maior fornecimento de recursos. Já a profissionalização do setor e o negócio foram os desafios mais citados pelos pesquisados.
Filmes para hoje:
Authors: Costa Andrade Liliane , Cândido Santos Maynard Dilton
Published: May 2023

Recebido: 15/02/2023

Aprovado: 17/04/2023

 

Compreendendo o cinema como um dos principais espaços para o entretenimento, sociabilidade e fonte de informação durante a II Guerra Mundial, este artigo analisa comparativamente a divulgação da programação das salas de projeção em Aracaju à época do conflito (Rio Branco, Rex, Guarany, São Francisco e Vitória) nos jornais Correio de Aracaju, Sergipe Jornal e Folha da Manhã, publicados em Sergipe. Antes da análise específica sobre a programação dos cinemas, contudo, entendemos ser relevante examinar informações gerais acerca desses impressos, como periodicidade, equipe editorial, diagramação e valores cobrados. Trabalhamos com a hipótese de que a divulgação promovida por tais periódicos influenciava diretamente na relação dos espectadores com as casas de exibição aracajuanas.
Hepatoprotective potential of propolis
Authors: Bhadauria Monika , Singh Shubham , Kumar Dhiraj , Nirala Satendra Kumar
Published: May 2023

Propolis is a resinous mixture collected by honey bees from different flowers, buds, fruits, and several other parts of plant. The bees bring it to their hive on their hind legs, just like pollen. They mix it with their own wax and saliva, resulting in the formation of propolis. Propolis has an extremely complex chemical composition that includes flavonoids, phenolic acids, their esters, ketones, alcohols, amino acids, and several other inorganic compounds, making it a good Pharmacologicallyuseful compound for dealing with various hepatic disorders. Propolis protects liver toxicity by reducing the free radicals by its magical Activitiescompounds. Propolis possess antioxidative, antiulcer, antimicrobial, and antitumor activities induced by several xenobiotics and has shown to be a magical remedy in handling and inhibition of several disorders of liver related to severe clinical stages, from acute liver failure to hepatocellular carcinoma.
Role of nanoparticles in pancreatic drug delivery: Including a bibliography on Targeted drug delivery
Authors: Sharma Navni , Arora Vimal , Joshi Gaurav , Prajapati Bhupendra Gopalbhai , Parihar Akshay
Published: May 2023

The number of times a publication or an individual author has been discussed in the scientific community is a common metric for measuring their impact. The goal of the bibliometric study was to look at the maximum cited articles in the area of "pancreatic cancer, nanoparticles, targeted ligand, binding, drug delivery and treatment.".

The database SCOPUS was used to conduct a computerised literature search. The top 100 articles with the most citations were chosen and studied further

There were 298 citations in the most cited article, with an average of 62 citations per publication. These highly cited publications appeared in 33 journals, with the Journal of Controlled Release leading the pack (27 articles). The United States contributed 53 articles, which originated from 19 different countries. These 100 citations were provided by 85 institutions, with the “Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering” leading the way (4).

The investigation of the top highly cited articles concedes for recognizing significant advances in pancreatic cancer targeted drug delivery study and gives a historical perspective on the advancement of this speciality of cancer research.
Mindfulness and its impact in cancer patients- Evidence based medicine
Authors: Makkar Dheeraj
Published: May 2023

The present investigation aims to examine the impact of the mindfulness-based stress reduction program (MBSR) and mindful practice on individuals diagnosed with cancer, drawing upon the extant literature. The MBSR program typically spans over a duration of eight weeks and involves a structured and intensive approach to training individuals in mindfulness meditation techniques. The present investigation examined the Pubmed search engine and identified a total of 1919 studies through the utilization of specific keywords. The scope of the search was narrowed down to encompass solely studies and trials that incorporated mindfulness practices. Qualitative intervention methods, reviews, observational studies, metanalysis, yoga, and dietary modifications were explicitly excluded from consideration. We additionally incorporated investigations with an impact factor equal to or greater than 10. The present study involved the analysis and review of nine studies that have been assigned an impact factor of ten or higher. Participants displayed more serenity; they felt more vibrant, balanced, upbeat, pleased, and emotionally strong. Their enhanced level of acceptance, presence, and perceptiveness in their interpersonal connections resulted in an elevated standard of living.
Parathyroid cyst-An unusual presentation
Authors: Singh Harjitpal , Abishek  , Mahajan Manisha , Ranot Bharti , Kaur Ravinder
Published: May 2023

Parathyroid cyst is one of the least common causes of neck and mediastinal mass and often mistaken be thyroid cyst. Despite advancement in radiological and cytological investigations diagnosing a parathyroid cyst had always been a clinical challenge and mistaken for thyroid pathology and it is only diagnosed during histopathological examination post-surgical resection. The pathogenesis of parathyroid cyst includes the embryological remnant of the 3 or 4 branchial arch with accumulation of colloid material within it. These are classified into functioning and non -functioning depending on whether they are secreting parathyroid hormone and resulting in hypercalcemia. Surgery is indicated in all functioning Parathyroid cysts to alleviate the symptoms of hypercalcemia, larger Parathyroid cysts, and recommended in Parathyroid cysts that recur following more conservative approaches.
The Situation of Christian Communities in the Middle East
Authors: Akhmedova Nigina
Published: May 2023

The article focuses on the study of the situation of Christian communities in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Egypt. In the Middle East, where Christianity was born more than two thousand years ago, representatives of this faith witnessed a number of socio-political, economic and demographic changes and faced not only oppression from the Muslim community, but also internal confessional contradictions. Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Egypt have long been of fundamental importance to Middle Eastern Christian communities, with their sectarian diversity. With the ongoing civil war and extremist activities in Syria, the Christian community has been particularly vulnerable. Maronites, who at the beginning of the 19th century. occupied a dominant position in Lebanon, are gradually giving way to the Muslim majority. After the invasion of American troops into Iraq in 2003 and the new stage in the history of the country that followed this event, associated with the activities of various terrorist groups, Iraqi Christians became the first point of impact from extremists and were demoralized. Despite the fact that Christianity was first spread in Alexandria in the 1st century, representatives of the Coptic Church in Egypt throughout history have faced numerous attacks and oppression of their national rights. In the context of the above significant and serious problems, it seems appropriate to study the situation of Christian communities in the four main territories of its settlement — Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Egypt.
The Dynamics of Political Representation of the Lebanese Sunni Community and Saad Hariri Quitting Politics
Authors: Zhabko Maxim
Published: May 2023

Saad Hariri, the leader of the biggest Sunni political party in Lebanon, will not run for office in the parliamentary election scheduled for May 2022. This article seeks to analyze potential reasons and possible consequences of this decision. A likely explanation for the move might be a combination of factors such as a series of setbacks in Saad Haririʼs confrontation with Hezbollah, socio-political marginalization of predominantly Sunni regions of Lebanon, Haririʼs financial difficulties and his loss of Saudi backing. All these factors have contributed to Saad Haririʼs political weakening. Since there is no Sunni politician in the country with a base of support comparable to that of Hariri, fragmentation of political representation of the Lebanese Sunnis as well as growth of the block of Sunni MPs close to Hezbollah appear to be the most likely outcome of the upcoming election.
The GCC as an Arena for Implementing the Strategic Interests of Global Economic Powerhouses: Cases of the United States, China, and Russia
Authors: Zhilchenko Alina
Published: May 2023

The paper focuses on the competitive strategies of the main economic powerhouses in the struggle for influence on the economy of the Arab states of the Persian Gulf. On the one hand, the United States, which became the largest oil producer in 2015 thanks to the shale revolution, actively began to engage in the regional agenda. On the other hand, there is China as the largest importer and a fast-growing market for oil consumption. In addition, there is Russia — a transitional economy in search of opportunities for cooperation with “non-Western” partners. The author analyzes key indicators of trade and investment flows as well as other forms of economic relations between those countries and the GCC to assess the role that they play in the existing and prospective foreign economic strategy of the region.
Iran’s Political Elite: Main Problems and Internal Conflicts
Authors: Kamolov Rustam
Published: May 2023

The article is devoted to the study of the structure of the Iranian political elite and of the contours of a new intra-elite balance that may arise after the departure of Ali Khamenei from the post of supreme leader. The author tries to identify those problems and challenges that threatens the structure of the socio-political system of the Islamic Republic in the current turbulent period, when, on the one hand, the global economic crisis is growing, and on the other hand, the Yalta-Potsdam system of international relations is changing. The relevance of the study lies in the fact that the role of Iran in our time has increased many times due to the intensification of the confrontation between the great powers. Moreover, this confrontation is also superimposed on the complex socio-political situation in Iran, which, theoretically, can lead to a significant transformation of the Iranian political elite. And in this regard, it is obvious that the country's foreign policy will be adjusted both under the influence of external factors and depending on the results of the struggle within the Iranian establishment and, accordingly, the formation of a new intra-elite architecture. Thus, the trends in the development of Russian-Iranian cooperation will be decisively influenced by the results of the ongoing rebalancing of the political elite of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The Middle Eastern Subsystem of International Relations in the 20s of the 21st Century
Authors: Polyakov Dmitry
Published: May 2023

The relevance of the research topic is due to the need to analyze the situation of the Middle Eastern subsystem of international relations during the disorganization of the Global system of international relations. Considering the Middle East as a system, it is necessary to understand what the elements of the system are, how they interact with each other, what is the environment for the Middle East system and how it affects the development of the system. The analysis of these factors is necessary to understand with which basis the Middle Eastern system of international relations enters a period of global transformation. According to the results, the author makes the conclusion that the Middle East is losing its importance in world politics. A possible prospect is to occupy a middle position between the new world-political center — the Asia-Pacific region, and Europe, which has lost its global significance. The declining role of the collective West and the strengthening of alternative centers of power are forcing Middle Eastern countries to change their policies. The emerging situation allows the states of the region to move away from the principle of alliance, from focusing on one country, and choose the path of a multi-vector policy. In addition, in the current decade, the factor of the external environment will also determine the vector of development of the Middle Eastern system, but the role of the external determinant in internal processes will be significantly reduced.
Prospects for the Return of the ISIS* Terrorist Group to the Tactics of “Digital Jihad”
Authors: Tsukanov Leonid
Published: May 2023

The article is devoted to the analysis of the issue of the prospects for the return of the terrorist group ISIS* to the tactics of “digital jihad”. The essence of the concept of “cyberterrorism” is analyzed, and the stages and features of the formation and development of Islamist tactics in the digital space — from small actions and decentralized attacks (2003–2014) to the formation of the first own cyber structures (2014–2019) and their subsequent dismantling (2019–2022) — are highlighted. In addition, the author evaluates what propaganda models are used by ISIS* to justify digital activities: as a rule, this is a distorted interpretation of religious texts and sources of law, as well as the use of plots from Islamic history. It is noted that the departure of radicals to cyberspace can be considered, among other things, as a step towards restoring the position of the group. The author concludes that the strategy of ISIS* in cyberspace will largely depend on the decisions of the new leader of the group — however, with a high degree of probability, activities will be carried out within the same framework as in 2014–2019. To illustrate this thesis, three scenarios for the development of the situation are proposed.
The Finale of the “Enlightenment Project” for the West and the East Part I. Keynotes and the Creators
Authors: Yakovlev Alexander I.
Published: May 2023

The paper describes in detail economic and cultural premises for the emergence of the “Enlightenment project” in European countries, the stages, and options for the development of the project, its impact on international relations during the colonial period. The article also provides examples of Eastern societies that have generated quite successful development models, which, nevertheless, could not resist the military, economic and ideological expansion of the Western countries, in which the “Enlightenment project” played one of the leading roles. Based on an interdisciplinary, historical, and sociological-political approach, the author conducts a series of historical comparisons, discovering, behind common definitions full of ideological traps, the general meaning of historical events, a similar logic of the development of society and the consonant goals of social elites. The Enlightenment project is considered as the first socio-economic and socio-political project in history, consistently implemented in Europe in accordance with the initial ideas and goals.
Russian-Turkish Relations in the Context of Regional Balance of Power
Authors: Iakovleva Elena
Published: May 2023

In recent years, one can observe the rapid development of political, economic and military-technical ties between Turkey and Russia. At the same time, the Middle East issue plays a special role in the bilateral political dialogue. Contracts for the arms supply serve as a basis for testing the political trust of the two states that occupy leading roles in the Black Sea region. Since this space is as a transit zone between the Euro-Atlantic region and the conflict-prone Middle East, the interaction between Russia and Turkey largely determines the agenda.
The Iraqi Kurds’ Desire for Statehood and the Role of Israel
Authors: Lužnjanin Vladimir
Published: May 2023

The paper analyzes the Kurdish issue in present-day Iraq and how it affects today’s constellation of forces in the Middle East. Emphasis is placed on Israeli-Iraqi Kurdish relations and ties. First, how the state of Israel has supported the Iraqi Kurds in their struggle to gain greater autonomy within Iraq, and finally independence, since its inception. Secondly, it shows the history of Israeli-Iraqi Kurdish relations and how they developed. Namely, what role did the Iraqi Kurds once play in Israels conflict with the Arab states, what role do they have now and what role can they play in the future. At the end of the paper, predictions are made about the future of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, whether as an independent state or within a confederated Iraq.
On the Dangers of International Maritime Trade in the Tang Era (The Incidents of Genocide of the Arab-Persian Population of China in 760 and 879)
Authors: Dubrovskaya Dinara V.
Published: May 2023

At the end of the Tang Empire (618–907), the universally recognized “golden age” of imperial China, the country entered a long period of socio-political and ethnic turmoil. The broader set of problems associated with the An Lushan uprising (755–763) is widely known — this civilizational catastrophe marked a turning point in the development of the dynasty and, by impacting all aspects of a powerful empire, caused the sun to start setting on Tang China. Still, many episodes remain relatively unexplored, among them the crises that befell Arab-Persian communities in southern China, which fell victim to the echoes of the An Lushan and Huang Chao uprisings (878–884), which also aimed to put an end to the Tang Dynasty. In layman’s Asian studies and public consciousness, the tragedies that occurred in Yangzhou and Guangzhou a little more than a century apart and took the form of largescale massacres of foreign merchants of Arab and Persian descent are often taken out of context and extrapolated to the entire system of interactions between China and foreigners — in particular, Muslims from West Asia arriving in the ports of the Tang Empire. This article seeks to place these dramatic events in a tighter historical context. Part of the difficulty here lies in the absence of Chinese sources about the Guangzhou massacre, known to researchers only from reports by Arab authors. The paper aims to consider some of the pre-requisites of these incidents, showing the role of Arab-Persian merchants not only as victims of violence by rebels and locals alike, but also by analyzing their own raid on Guangzhou at the very beginning of the events in question. The author also warns against simple projections around conflicts in China’s coastal cities because these sunset episodes of the Tang Dynasty do not extrapolate well to later history.
Cooperation Between China and Middle Eastern States in Medicinal Sphere
Authors: Kozhemyaka Stanislav
Published: May 2023

This study focuses on the evolution of the Chinese approach to medical diplomacy in the Middle East, its transformation under the influence of the pandemic, and the impact of this policy on Beijing’s bilateral relations with the states of the Middle East. At the beginning of the study, a brief historical overview of the evolution of China's approaches to humanitarian cooperation with the states of the region is given, and the process of establishing cooperation in the 21st century is analyzed as well. The article also reviews the theoretical justifications for the humanitarian track of China's policy. The main part of the work analyzes the process of intensification of the cooperation between the Arab states and China during the years of the coronavirus pandemic. Firstly, by analyzing the assistance provided by the Arab states to China in the initial period of the pandemic, the thesis about the effectiveness of the bilateral cooperation mechanisms is proved. Secondly, an analysis of the assistance provided by China to the Middle Eastern states is made, the specific mechanisms for pursuing Chinese policy and their long-term consequences for both the image and commercial interests of the PRC in the region are described. Lastly, there is a conclusion that that medical diplomacy, which has managed to maintain a balance between humanitarian initiatives and commercial gain, has allowed China to strengthen its position in the Middle East.
Dichotomy: Tribe — City in Libya after 2011
Authors: Antonov Matthew
Published: May 2023

Using the example of the events taking place in Libya, the paper considers historical reasons of the country’s division of into “city” and “tribe”, as well as their role in political processes taking place in the country. It is noted that such internal actors as independent social institutions and, consequently, often independent local political players, have a great impact on political processes in Libya. Special attention is paid to the inability of the elites to create a functioning government that could stabilize the situation. Specific examples of interaction of “cities” and “tribes” are provided. The importance of the dichotomy factor in the context of the 2011 revolution and subsequent events is emphasized. Conclusions on the military and political situation in the country for 2020 were presented.
Analysis of the Arab Space Cooperation Group’s Activities
Authors: Chikh Ilya
Published: May 2023

Currently, many countries in the Middle East are actively investing in the development of their space programs. In the long term, it is the presence of an advanced rocket and space potential in the countries of the Middle East that will be of decisive importance in building foreign policy relations in the region, dominating and promoting its position in the surrounding countries. This is due to several factors. Firstly, the use of modern space systems and complexes will ensure global, round-the-clock, all-weather, and operational monitoring of human activities on Earth, continuous monitoring of economic and military activities in the region. This will not only give an advantage over other countries in the region during the conduct of hostilities but will also allow us to fight terrorism and organized crime more successfully. Secondly, the development of the space industry is of great economic interest, since the development of the space industry opens the telecommunications market, allows you to provide services in this area to other countries, and most importantly creates the need to develop your own industrial production, which is what most countries in the region are striving for, given their dependence on economies from oil prices. The article discusses the activities of the Arab Group for Cooperation in Space, created in 2019, describes its members, goals, existing projects, and prospects.
THE POLICY OF STUDENT PROFILING AND ITS IMPACT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SECONDARY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEM
Authors: Dobrynina Maria Vladimirovna , Rastimeshina Tatiana Vladimirovna
Published: May 2023

Aim. To evaluate the effectiveness of the student profiling policy in the context of its impact on the development of secondary vocational education and the entire system of reproduction of human capital assets in Russia.

Methodology. Based on the data of empirical (both qualitative and quantitative) studies conducted both in Russia and in other countries, the analysis of the student profiling policy impact on such indicators as equal access to education and the popularity of secondary vocational education was carried out.

Results. It is shown that the system of secondary vocational education, being one of the mechanisms and at the same time the resultant effects of the educational policy of student profiling, serves as a system that contributes to the encapsulation of a number of social problems, in particular, inequality of opportunities. It is demonstrated that the policy of student profiling leads to the separation of the secondary vocational education system, which is perceived by the public opinion of Russia as an unattractive educational trajectory. The conclusion is made about the need to revise the basic imperatives of the student profiling policy.

Research implications. The assumption is substantiated that in order to correct the negative effects of student profiling, educational policy can be reoriented to revise its ideological and organizational foundations. From the authors' point of view, changing the basic imperatives of the student profiling policy while maintaining its general orientation will contribute to the realization of Russia's national interests in the field of education.
OS DESAFIOS ENFRENTADOS PELAS ARTESÃS FORMAIS E INFORMAIS DO MUNICÍPIO DE PASSOS (MG) DURANTE A PANDEMIA COVID-19
Authors: Alves Godinho Alexia , Carvalho João Francisco Sarno , Marcos Fernandino Evangelista João , Da Silva Júlio Cézar
Published: May 2023

Esse estudo surge a partir do cenário de incerteza, de necessidade de rápida adaptação das organizações e de isolamento social imposto pela pandemia de COVID-19. Diante do exposto, este trabalho busca pontuar questões a respeito dos desafios impostos pela pandemia de COVID-19 às mulheres empreendedoras produtoras de artesanatos localizadas no município de Passos (MG). Como objetivo geral, este trabalho busca compreender os pontos positivos, negativos e os desafios enfrentados pelas artesãs formais e informais no município de Passos - MG. Como objetivo secundário busca-se comparar os desafios enfrentados pelas artesãs informais e formais. A abordagem metodológica adotada foi pesquisa qualitativa com caráter descritivo, com aplicação de roteiro de entrevista semiestruturada com as artesãs locais. Os resultados mostraram a percepção das artesãs sobre o impacto do COVID-19 em suas vidas pessoais e negócios durante um período delicado na história da pandemia. Dentre os pontos positivos destacados estavam a proximidade com a família e a capacidade de criar um cronograma de trabalho próprio, enquanto os desafios destacados foram a falta de material, preços altos e dificuldade em fabricação, e assim por diante. As estratégias utilizadas para superar os desafios foram produzir produtos diferentes do seu nicho, além das práticas de gestão utilizadas, destacadas por elas. A partir da conclusão deste estudo, espera-se que ele contribua para o conhecimento de campo e mais pesquisas para grupos específicos de empreendedores na área do artesanato.
TECNOLOGIA BLOCKCHAIN: uma nova relação de confiança
Authors: Oliveira Neide Pereira de
Published: May 2023

A tecnologia Blockchain, pode ser definida como o sustentáculo das criptomoedas, ou seja, compila os dados de envio e recebimento de criptomoedas, como por exemplo, o Bitcoin. Este trabalho objetiva apresentar mais informações sobre a plataforma tecnológica Blockchain, demonstrar seu momento atual, suas aplicações nas diversas áreas e os impactos sociais, utilizando-se o método dedutivo que se constitui de um processo de análise da informação através do raciocínio lógico, aliado a pesquisa na literatura. Ante o exposto, conclui-se que a utilização de tal ciência é abrangente garante a confidencialidade e segurança dos dados transacionados de maneira distribuída, entretanto, trata-se de uma tecnologia que está em constante evolução.
The prevention of leakage of ileo-colonic anastomosis in an experimental peritonitis
Authors: Vajner Jurij Sergeevich , Atamanov Konstantin Viktorovich , Beljakova Tat'jana Sagadatovna
Published: May 2023

Introduction. In colon surgery, intestinal anastomotic leaks are the main contributor to postoperative mortality. The incidence of this complication in the formation of small-colonic anastomoses in urgent surgery reaches 12% or more. It is required to develop simple and reliable techniques of intestinal suturing in conditions of peritonitis.The aim of the study was to investigate the morphological events occurring in the small-colonic anastomosis formed using various options under simulated peritonitis.Materials and methods. An experimental study involved 2 groups of Wistar white rats (25 animals - the control group and 25 - the main one). Peritonitis was simulated by dissecting the ileum into circles in 5-6 cm from the ileocecal angle. A day later, a relaparotomy was performed, a section of the intestine with a defect was excised, the distal loop was tied up, a small-colonic anastomosis was formed with a proximal loop: in the end-to-side study group the intervention was performed according to the author's method (RF patent No. 2709253 dated 12/17/2019), in the control group using side-to-side anastomosis. In 6 days, anastomosis was taken from the survived animals for histological examination. Histological examination was carried out at a magnification x400 and x630. Micromorphometry was performed with the count of neutrophils, fibroblasts and measurement of the relative area of ​​blood vessels in the anastomotic suture. Fisher's exact test, Mann-Whitney test were used for statistical data processing, quantitative data were described in the median and interquartile interval format.Results. An original end-to-side anastomosis resulted in a greater number of fibroblasts and blood vessels in the muscular and submucosal layers of the intestinal wall in the suture zone than in the side-to-side anastomosis. The number of anastomotic leaks in the study group was 4 times less than in the control group.Conclusion. The use of the authors end-to-side anastomosis technique improves blood supply and repair of the suture area in a small-colonic anastomosis under 1-day simulated peritonitis; this being accompanied by a decreased incidence of anastomosis failure.
Methods for Assessing the Severity of Adhesions in the Experiment
and Clinical Setting
Authors: Sergeev Alexey Nikolaevich , Morozov Artem Mikhailovich , Epifanov Nikolay Yurievich , Rachek Andrei M , Kerimova Merjen
Published: May 2023

The paper highlights major known approaches for an objective assessment of the severity of the adhesive process in the abdominal cavity. The scales used in experimental studies in vivo and in the clinic are considered separately. Considering various goals and objectives of experimental study, a wide range of scales has been proposed, taking into account the type of animals, the degree of the surgical zone involvement in the adhesive process, deformation of a hollow organ, degree of prevalence of the process in the abdominal cavity, adhesion density and shape, their vascularization, or a combination of the above criteria. The most universal scale applied in the clinical setting is Peritoneal Adhesion Index (PAI), which takes into account the severity and prevalence of the adhesive process, and the physical properties of peritoneal adhesions. To satisfy the objectives of a clinical study, simplified (Nair et al.) or more detailed scales (Ayushinova N.I. and co-authors) characterizing an adhesive process can be applied with a high degree of objectivity and informative.
Application of Autological Adipose Tissue and its Products in the Treatment
of Infected Wounds of Different Genesis
Authors: Koloshein Nikita Anatolyevich
Published: May 2023

Introduction. Transplantation of autologous adipose tissue and its products to stimulate the wound process is a rapidly developing area of ​​regenerative medicine. Adaptation of the technology to the conditions of infected wound treatment is a great challenge.The aim of the study was to determine the most effective and safe technologies for obtaining, processing and transplanting autologous adipose tissue used to treat infected wounds.Material and methods. The authors searched for relevant papers published in 2011 to 2021 in electronic databases PubMed, eLIBRARY, Embase, Cyberleninka, Web of Science. The analysis included 30 sources: 5 RCTs, 16 clinical studies, 3 case reports, 1 systematic review, 2 literature reviews, and 4 sources published before 2011 due to their fundamental and practical significance for the scope of the issue.Results and discussions. Although the lipoaspiration procedure in patients with infected wounds is described as standard conventional one, it still has a number of significant features that distinguish it from the standard technology of aesthetic surgery. To treat lipoaspirate, both enzymatic and mechanical options were used with the same frequency. The main technique of introducing adipose tissue products was local intradermal injections into the edges and under the wound bed; in a few cases, applications on the wound surface were used, or a combination of these options. As recorded, the cellularity index of adipose tissue products ranged from (min) 1x104/ml to (max) 50x106/ml. It should also be noted that a unified terminology for adipose tissue products used for wound treatment has not yet been adopted, but the most common term is stromal-vascular adipose tissue fraction.Conclusions. Systematization of literature data on the use of autologous adipose tissue products for wound treatment has shown that at present this technology is safe, provided with an accessible instrumental base, has positive results and is being actively developed. Further randomized clinical trials, involving extensive and multiple wounds, are required to determine the minimum effective and maximum tolerable dose in the treatment of wounds with adipose tissue products. In addition, it is promising to develop new means and approaches for delivering adipose tissue products in the treatment of infected wounds of various origins.
Study of Hematopoietic Stem Cells in Patients with Extensive Burns
Authors: Kozlova Maria Nikolaevna , Zemskov Vladimir Mikhailovich , Alekseev Andrey Anatolyevich , Demidova Valentina Semenova , Shishkina Nadezhda Semenovna , Kulikova Anna Nikolaevna , Zemskov Andrey Mikhailovich , Bobrovnikov Alexander Eduardovich
Published: May 2023

Introduction. Assessment of tissue regeneration, including that at the cellular and subcellular levels, appears to be one of the important trends in the complex treatment of patients with extensive burns. It is known that hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) contribute to tissue restoration and regeneration through paracrine effects or direct cell differentiation, being a central component of post-burn anemia recovery and capable of forming not only blood cells, but also other types of cells. Notably, the role of these cells in burn injury has not been studied yet.The aim of the study was to investigate in dynamics the content of hematopoietic stem cells of different phenotypes in patients with extensive burns in the process of complex treatment. Methods. Hematopoietic stem cells and their subpopulations in peripheral blood samples were analyzed on a FACSCalibur flow cytometer (Becton Dickinson, USA) using the CellQuest program and CD45/CD34/CD38 and CD45/CD34/CD133 monoclonal antibody panels (BD, USA). The results obtained were statistically processed using the GraphPad Prism 7.0 program (USA), results were considered statistically significant at p0.05.Results. Hematopoietic stem cells and their subpopulations were studied at different stages of the complex treatment in 25 patients with a large burn area, ​​more than 30% of the body surface. The comparison group consisted of 15 healthy volunteers. Upon admission to the Burn Center, a group of severely burned patients revealed a significant deep deficiency of both total HSCs CD45+34+ (p=0.0002) and their subpopulations CD45dim34+38+ (p=0.019), with predominantly early precursors of hematopoiesis CD45dim34+38- (p=0.0001) and CD45dim34+133+ (p=0.0002). In the course of the complex treatment, including surgical necrectomy and autodermoplasty of burn wounds, there was observed normalization of total HSCs CD45+34+ (0.050.012%, p=0.031) and a subpopulation of early HSCs CD45dim34+38- (0.0390.009%, p=0.016) in 20 days of treatment in the group of burn patients. There was a significant increase of mature CD45dim34+133- HSCs (p=0.0380) as a result of treatment, while the deficit of the more differentiated population of CD45dim34+38+ HSCs did not fully recover (p=0.272).Conclusion. The firstly detected modulations in the content of hematopoietic stem cells of different phenotypes in patients with extensive burns may reflect the state of compensatory-adaptive reactions of hematopoiesis in the course of the complex treatment. The data obtained may support the predictive use of HSC subcellular markers to assess the regenerative potential in burn wounds healing, including that during staged surgical treatment and autodermoplasty, and to predict the development of local and general complications of burn disease.