bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Design optimization and reliability enhancement for hydraulic-release couplings of pillars and substructures for fixed marine platforms
Authors:   Krylov State Research Centre, St. Petersburg, Russia, Kryzhevich G.B. , Filatov A.R. ,   Krylov State Research Centre, St. Petersburg, Russia
Published: February 2023

Object and purpose of research. This paper discusses hydraulic-release couplings of pillars and substructures for fixed marine platforms. This topic is relevant because at some platforms hydraulic-release couplings contribute to crack initiation. The purpose of this study was to work out design solutions that would mitigate residual strains so as to preclude pillar cracking due to hydraulic release, thus making the pillars more durable. Achieving this purpose will make hydraulic release more suitable for routine operation, and will also make Russian manufacturers of fixed marine platforms more independent from Western patent holders of hydraulic release system designs. Subject matter and methods. Design solutions suggested in this study were tried out through finite-element simulation of hydraulic release process. Plastic straining of pillars was taken into account by means of a linear kinematic model of hardening. Main results. The study covered seven possible designs of hydraulic release units and yielded load diagrams for both plastic straining of pillar over the entire working cycle of hydraulic release (with indication of maximum accumulated plastic strain) and subsequent pillar pull-out from substructure. Conclusion. The study yielded an optimal design solution for hydraulic release joint that both reduces plastic straining of pillar and increases axial stiffness of the joint itself.
Assessing the Quality of the Groundwater and the Nitrate Exposure, North Salah Al-Din Governorate, Iraq
Authors: Ahmed Salwa Hadi , Ibrahim Ahmed Khaleel , Abed Mahmood Fadhil
Published: February 2023

Groundwater quality is a topic that concerns millions of people because it is essential for agriculture and drinking. As a result, this paper aims to assess the groundwater quality of the northern region of Salah al-Din Governorate (Bayji as a case study) and the health risks posed by nitrate ions to infants, children, and adults living in villages. Samples were taken from 30 wells in the industrial district of the Baiji area in April 2022. Two water quality indices were applied to determine whether groundwater can be used for drinking and irrigation or not. The drinking water quality index (DWQI) found that 96.67% of the water samples were poor, and 3.33% were abysmal. Based on the values of the irrigation water quality index (IWQI), the tested water quality ranged from medium to high. In addition, the study required assessing the health risks posed by nitrate ions in the groundwater to residents. According to the oral hazard quotient (HQoral) calculation results, 93.33 and 96.67 % of the water samples were below one, indicating no health risks for children or infants. However, 6.67 and 3.33% of the total samples were above one, indicating health risks. All HQoral values were less than one when it came to the health effects of nitrates on adults, indicating that there were no risks. Because the Hazard Quotient (HQdermal) through the dermal pathway was less than one, showering posed no health risks for adults, children, or infants.
FRAUD PENTAGON DAN ANCAMAN KEBANGKRUTAN STUDI PADA PERUSAHAAN PERBANKAN
Authors: Nainggolan Dony
Published: February 2023

The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of the fraud pentagon on the threat of bankruptcy in banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2018-2020. The fraud Pentagon consists of five indicators namely external pressure, effective monitoring, auditor turnover, director turnover and the number of frequent CEO photos. While the threat of bankruptcy is measured by the X-Score. The method of data analysis is descriptive and hypothesis testing using multiple linear regression analysis. The research sample is 122 financial statements from 42 banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2018-2020. The results showed that external pressure variables and changes in auditors had an effect on the threat of bankruptcy. While the variables of effective supervision, the change of directors and the number of CEO photos that often have no effect on the threat of bankruptcy
The Role of the Journal Impact Factor in Chemistry Research
Authors: Ciriminna Rosaria , Pagliaro Mario
Published: February 2023

The journal impact factor (JIF) is a skewed metrics whose value is dictated by just a few highly cited articles. Therefore, the use of the JIF to evaluate journals, scholars, or research institutes is flawed. Still, the JIF continues to play a central role in evaluating scholarship in chemistry, the most reluctant amid scientific disciplines to embrace the principles of open science. This study investigates the origins of this social behavior, and suggests avenues to improve scholarly communication in the chemical sciences following the example of the life sciences.
New variety of tall fescue: ecological breeding of lawn grasses
Authors: Косолапов В.М. , Маринич М.Н. , Чернявских В.И. , Думачева Е.В. , Костенко С.И.
Published: February 2023

В результате селекционной работы создан перспективный селекционный образец овсяницы тростниковой. Его изучение в сравнении с селекционными сортами отечественной Ивица и Дарина и зарубежной селекции Файнлон и Меандре проводили в 2014–2020 годах в трёх экологических точках: Белгородском районе (Белгородская обл.), г. Геленджике и пгт Новомихайловский (Краснодарский край). Селекционный образец овсяницы тростниковой FA 1-15 при рядовом посеве по количеству продуктивных стеблей превысил стандарт сорт Меандре на 16,5%; по количеству семян на единицу площади посева достоверно превысил все изучаемые сорта на 7,2–32,01%; по массе 1000 семян — на 8,5–13,9%; по потенциальному урожаю семян — на 17,6–41,6%, по фактическому — на 21,3–45,8%. В среднем за один укос селекционный образец FA 1-15 достоверно был ниже стандарта и селекционных сортов по урожайности зелёной массы: на опытных участках в г. Геленджике урожайность не превысила 54,7% от стандарта, в пгт Новомихайловский — 55,3%, в Белгородской области — 85,7%. По устойчивости к болезням новый селекционный образец находился на уровне стандарта. Общая декоративность перспективного секционного образца при возделывании на газонах в засушливых условиях Черноморского побережья Западного Кавказа была выше сорта Файнлон, при этом секционный образец превосходил его по семенной продуктивности в условиях юго-запада Центрально-Чернозёмного региона в среднем за 6 лет на 49,1%, что обеспечивает более гарантированное семеноводство. В 2022 году перспективный селекционный образец овсяницы тростниковой FA 1-15 передан в государственное сортоиспытание

The result of this breeding project was a promising genotype of tall fescue. Its competitive trial with domestic (Ivitsa and Darina) and foreign varieties (Faynlon and Meandre) was carried out at three locations in 2014–2020: the Belgorod region, Gelendzhik and Novomikhaylovskiy (the Krasnodar Territory). When planting in rows FA 1-15 tall fescue exceeded Meandre in productive shoots by 16.5%. In seed quantity per unit area FA 1-15 significantly exceeded all the varieties by 7.2–32.01%, in 1000 seed weight — by 8.5–13.9%; in potential seed yield — by 17.6–41.6%, in actual seed yield — by 21.3–45.8%. Green mass productivity of FA 1-15 was significantly lower than the ones of other varieties for one cut: at the locations of Gelendzhik — by 54.7% (compared to the standard variety), in Novomikhaylovskiy — by 55.3%, in the Belgorod region — by 85.7%. The resistance of FA 1-15 was quite similar to the one of the standard. Ornamental traits of the new genotype were better than the ones of Faynlon when cultivating at the Black Sea coast of the Western Caucasus. At the Central Chernozem region FA 1-15 exceeded Faynlon in seed productivity by 49.1% for 6 years. In 2022 FA 1-15 was sent to the State Variety Trial.
Choosing a Healthy Childhood Development in the Digital Era
Authors:   Health IQ Consulting, Johannesburg, South Africa, WS Mthethwa , T Kabala ,   Health IQ Consulting, Johannesburg, South Africa, BZ Kubheka ,   Health IQ Consulting, Johannesburg, South Africa
Published: February 2023

Digital technology use is predominant amongst children and as the use increases, it significantly impacts childhood development [1]. Technology is entrenched in our work, play and learning, thus making it difficult in avoiding the use of gadgets such as tablets and phones. After all, we are in the Fourth Industrial Revolution era and the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated technology adoption and acceptance. Communication has been digitized and it seems this is the only way to make our social circles bigger. The schooling system is now transitioning to Technology Enhanced Learning. Even more so, the virtualization of the workplace has normalized spending a significant amount of time online. Nonetheless, in pre-pandemic times, this growing use was still inevitable. The use of digital gadgets has also crept into the home system with children as young as a few months old being exposed beyond the recommended screen time. Henceforth, our article will address the overarching goal of the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines on physical activity, screen time exposure and sleep for children; coupled with active internet use and offline digital use [2].
Data-Driven Deep Generative Design of Stable Spintronic Materials
Authors: Siriwardane Edirisuriya , Zhao Yong , Hu Jianjun
Published: February 2023

Discovering novel magnetic materials is essential for advancing the spintronic technology with significant applications in data communication, data storage, quantum computing, and etc. While Density functional theory (DFT) has been widely used for designing materials, its high computational demand for estimating the magnetic ground states of even a single material limits its ability to explore the vast chemical design space for finding the right materials for spintronic applications. In this work, we developed a computational framework combining generative adversarial networks (GAN), machine learning (ML) classifiers, and DFT for de novo magnetic material discovery. We used the CubicGAN generative crystal structure design model for creating new ternary cubic structures. Machine learning classifiers were developed with around 90% accuracy to screen candidate ternary magnetic materials, which are then subject to DFT based stability validation. Our calculations discovered and confirmed that Na6TcO6, K6TcO6, and BaCuF6 are stable ferromagnetic compounds, while Rb6IrO6 is a stable antiferromagnetic material. Moreover, Na6TcO6 and BaCuF6 are found to be half metals that are highly favorable for spintronic applications. Due to the structural differences, A6MO6 materials have a higher thermal capacity (Cv) compared to BaCuF6. At 300 K temperature, Cv of A6MO6 materials is around 1100 J/K.mol and that of BaCuF6 is about 176 J/K.mol. This work demonstrates the promising potential of deep generative design for discovering novel functional materials.
Skeletal Editing Approach to Bridge-Functionalized Bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanes from Aza-Bicyclo[2.1.1]hexanes
Authors: Wright Brandon A. , Matviitsuk Anastassia , Black Michael J. , García-Reynaga Pablo , Hanna Luke E. , Herrmann Aaron T. , Ameriks Michael K. , Sarpong Richmond , Lebold Terry P.
Published: February 2023

The ability to rapidly navigate a wide diversity of chemical space from simple building blocks is a cornerstone of medicinal chemistry campaigns. Aza-bicyclo[2.1.1]hexane (aza-BCH) and bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane (BCP) scaffolds have recently emerged as attractive classes of sp3-rich cores for replacing flat, aromatic scaffolds with metabolically resistant, three-dimensional frameworks. Over the last decade, these pharmaceutically desirable properties and increased synthetic accessibility have led to a marked increase in the adoption of aza-BCHs and BCPs into drug scaffolds. While multiple, independent methods have been developed for the preparation of these structural motifs, strategies to directly convert, or scaffold hop, between these bioisosteric subclasses through single-atom skeletal editing would enable efficient interpolation within this valuable chemical space. Herein, we describe a strategy to scaffold hop between aza-BCH and BCP cores through a nitrogen-deleting skeletal edit. Photochemical [2+2] cycloadditions, used to prepare multifunctionalized aza-BCH frameworks, are coupled with a subsequent deamination step to afford bridge-functionalized BCPs, for which few synthetic solutions currently exist. The modular sequence provides access to various privileged bridged bicycles of pharmaceutical relevance bearing substituents that can be further derivatized.
Unraveling the Dynamic Correlations between Transition Metal Migrations and the Oxygen Dimer Formation in the Layered LiCoO2 Cathode
Authors: Hu Taiping , Dai Fu-zhi , Zhou Guobing , Xu Xiaowang , Xu Shenzhen
Published: February 2023

Expanding the voltage window is a common approach for increasing the practical capacity of the LiCoO2 cathode. However, it brings serious concerns such as structural degradations and the associated oxygen release induced by the transition metal (TM) cation migrations at a highly delithiated state. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the dynamic correlations between the TM cation migrations and the oxygen dimer formation. In this work, machine-learning-potential-assisted molecular dynamics simulations combined with enhanced sampling techniques are performed to resolve the above question using a representative CoO2 model. Our results show that the occurrence of the Co migrations exhibits local characteristics. The formation of two adjacent Co vacancies (the Co vacancy cluster) is necessary for the oxygen dimer generation. We further show that the introduction of the Ti dopant can significantly increase the kinetic barrier of the Co ion migration and thus effectively suppress the formation of the Co vacancy cluster. Overall, our work reveals the atomic-scale dynamic correlations between the TM migrations and the instability of the oxygen sublattice in the cathode material, and provides insights about the mechanism of the dopants promotion on the stability of cathode materials.
PHYTOACCUMULATION OF MERCURY INTO VASCULAR PLANTS AT AREA OF ABANDONED Hg-ORE DEPOSIT MALACHOV (CENTRAL SLOVAKIA)
Authors:   Jan Evangelista Purkyně University, Pasteurova 1, 400 01, Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic, MIDULA Pavol , ANDRÁŠ Peter ,   Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica, Tajovského 44, 974 01, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia, ŠEVČÍKOVÁ Janka ,   Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica, Tajovského 44, 974 01, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia, WICHE Oliver ,   Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, Leipziger Str. 29, 09599, Freiberg, Germany
Published: February 2023

The study is focused on Hg content in topsoil of dump-field Veľká Studňa, nearby former mining area Malachov and its accumulation by selected plants, which consisted of the local representatives of grass, herb, and wood species. The study area was divided into several parcels, based on physiognomic features of plant communities. In the order to predict the Hg distribution for the whole study area, the interpolation methods were used in GIS. The plant material consists of 4 plant species: Calamagrostis epigejos, Lotus corniculatus, Leontodon hispidus and Picea abies. The samples were dried, grained, dissolved in HNO3 and HCl solution and consequently measured by inductively coupled plasma mass-spectrometry (ICP-MS) for Hg content. The results show a mass contamination of the dump top-soil horizon by mercury. The values in soil variable from 16 to 910 mg kg-1. The bioaccumulation potential of some investigated plant species can be considered as significant as well. The highest concentration of Hg was found in Picea abies ─ 24 mg kg-1. With the regard to presented data, the dump-field could be assigned as the risk enclave for the local environment and therefore its study is demanding. Applying proper techniques for investigations of bioavailable forms of mercury in the topsoil samples should be also considered.
Allergic rhinitis in preschool children: clinical and allergological characteristics and comorbidity
Authors: Hlohush Iryna , Okhotnikova Olena
Published: February 2023

Summary. The problem of allergic rhinitis in children is important in clinical pediatrics, which is associated with a significant increase in the prevalence, early onset and diversity of clinical manifestations of the disease, reminiscent of infectious rhinitis, and therefore causes serious underdiagnosis, untimely and inadequate highrisk therapy. development of complications and evolution into bronchial asthma.

The aim of the study was to study the clinical and allergic features of allergic rhinitis in preschool children, both isolated and combined with asthma and atopic dermatitis at their request to an allergist in the Consultative Diagnostic Clinic (CPC) NDSL "OKHMATDIT".

Materials and methods. Clinical and anamnestic data, objective examination, oto- and rhinoscopy, general clinical examinations, determination of serum immunoglobulin E, skin prick-tests with allergens, consultation with an otolaryngologist were subject to analysis. The article presents modern views on the problem of allergic rhinitis in preschool children. The analysis of clinical and allergic characteristics, in particular, describes the most common clinical symptoms and their severity, family history, laboratory parameters, such as total immunoglobulin E in peripheral blood, skin tests. Based on our own data, the early incidence of allergic rhinitis in preschool children, including the first years of life and its high comorbidity with other allergic diseases, including bronchial asthma, atopic dermatitis, urticaria, etc. has been demonstrated.

According to the results of rotational tests - in 30% of patients polyvalent sensitization was detected. Despite the age of the examined children (feature-reduced skin sensitivity) - the percentage of positive results was sufficient. Family allergy history was burdened in all patients, mostly asthma in one parent. All children had high levels of total serum immunoglobulin E.

Thus, there is an early onset of allergic manifestations and high sensitization of young children to the most common allergens. The issue of early detection of AR is extremely important to study among the preschool population, due to the need for early detection of people prone to asthma, to achieve better control of the disease and prevent severe disease, complications and early disability of children.
The Impact of Vocabulary Preteaching and Content Previewing on the Listening Comprehension of Arabic-Speaking EFL Learners
Authors: Aldukhayel Dukhayel
Published: February 2023

Aim/Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of pre-listening activities on Arabic-speaking EFL learners’ comprehension of spoken texts.

Background: This study aims to contribute to the current research and to increase our understanding about the effectiveness of pre-listening activities. Specifically, this study seeks to clarify some of the research in this area that seems to be incongruent.

Methodology: The study investigates two widely implemented activities in second language (L2) classrooms: vocabulary preteaching and content previewing. Ninety-three native-Arabic speaking EFL learners, whose proficiently levels were beginner, intermediate, or advanced, were randomly assigned to a control group or one of three experimental groups: the vocabulary-only (VO) group, content-only (CO) group, or vocabulary + content (VC) group. Each of the experimental groups received one of the treatments to determine which pre-listening activity was more effective and whether additional pre-listening activities yield additional comprehension. Listening comprehension of the aural text was measured by a test comprising 13 multiple-choice and true-false questions.

Contribution: The present study provided additional explanations regarding the long-standing contradicting results about vocabulary preteaching and content previewing.

Findings: The results showed that pre-listening activities had a positive impact on Arabic-speaking EFL learners’ listening comprehension, with the VO group significantly increasing their scores on the posttest compared to those of the control or other groups. Vocabulary preteaching was particularly beneficial for more advanced learners. With regard to which pre-listening activity contributed the most to better listening comprehension, vocabulary preteaching was the most effective. Content previewing did not increase comprehension for the CO group and had no additional benefit for the VC group.

Recommendation for Researchers: This paper recommends that researchers explore new pre-listening activities that have never studied. Future research should be extended to include other nations and contextual situations to extend our knowledge about the effect of pre-listening activities. As far as listening comprehension can only be achieved when listeners are attentive and engaged, the listening text should be interesting and the lexical coverage of the listening text should be appropriate for all participants.

Future Research: The results are to be interpreted carefully because they are limited by the students’ L2 proficiency, demographic, and cultural backgrounds (i.e., first language (L1) proficiency, age, gender, Middle Eastern culture). Results might be quite different if the study was conducted with different populations who have different life and language learning experiences (Vandergrift & Baker, 2015). Therefore, the results of this study indicate there is much room for improvement and a need for further research.
ON THE CHRONOLOGY OF BOSPORAN RELIEFS WITH REPRESENTATION OF CYBELE, HERMES AND HECATE
Authors:   Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Goroncharovskii Vladimir A. , Tikhonova Tatiana S. ,   Kubanarcheology Ltd
Published: February 2023

The article deals with the limestone dedicatory relief which was found in Gorgippia. It has the form of a naisk and depicts Cybele on the throne, Hermes with oinochoe and Hecate with two torches. On the cornice of the pediment there is a partially preserved inscription ΑΡTEΜΙ [---], apparently containing the name of the dedicator. As for the dating of the layer from which the reused relief comes, it was probably made in the early 3rd century BC. This allows us to reconsider the dating of other reliefs on the same subject from the Northern Black Sea Coast. Hitherto many researchers have suggested that these reliefs can be dated between the 1st century BC and the 1st century AD. But analogies from the territory of Attica confirm the point of view proposed here
TERRACOTTA PROTOMAS AND THE COROPLAST WORKSHOP OF GORGIPPIA
Authors:   Moscow State Academic Art Institute named after V.I. Surikov at the Russian Academy of Arts, Savostina Elena A. , Tikhonova Tatiana S. ,   LLC “Kubanarcheologiya”
Published: February 2023

In 2020, during excavations of the ancient polis of Gorgippia (Anapa), a pottery kiln (from the middle of the 3d century BC) was discovered, with the remains of a batch of terracotta baked in it, including two half-figures of Kore-Persephone and a protoma-mask of Demeter. It is noteworthy that such products were already familiar to researchers at Gorgippia, where a statuette of Kore was found in the necropolis (1954), and the protomas of Demeter were found in the alleged “dump” of temple offerings (1965). Analysis of the new finds and materials of the Anapa Museum revealed the peculiarities of the work of coroplasts in Gorgippia, and identified the problems of the circulation of individual elements and the transformation of the image of a female deity. It has been established that the basis for postulating four variants of Gorgippian protomas was the expression on the face of a figurine of the classical period. On the basis of this “primary element”, supplemented by free modeling, three variants of the protoma Demeter were distinguished, a modest provision of a basis for the discussion of differing forms, in addition to a more complex half-figure of Kore. Their production coincided with the destruction of the furnace, but was not limited to that time. In any case, the genealogy of the variant of the protoma of Demeter from the furnace covers three generations of terracotta: both the one preceding and the one following it.
TERRACOTTA FIGURINES FROM THE SOUTH-WESTERN SECTION OF THE KYTAIA NECROPOLIS
Authors:   State Museum of the History of Religion (Ministry of Culture), Khanutina Zoya V. , Khrshanovskii Vladimir A. ,   Institute of Archeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: February 2023

This article is based upon terracotta figurines that have been discovered during the excavations of the necropolis of Kytaia, one of the smaller Bosphoran towns, which had existed on the South-Eastern littoral of the contemporary Kerch peninsula, from the 6th – to the 5th centuries BC, till c. 525–550 AD. In the South-Western section of the site, located in a zone of intense coastal abrasion, burials of the 4th century BC, and of the extended period 350–500 AD, accompanied with ritual complexes and traces of funeral meals, were discovered. In addition to numerous other finds, of offerings associated with rites customary in Late Antiquity, 14 fragmented terracotta figurines were discovered. Compared to examples from the earlier Hellenistic period these from the late antique, which are contemporaneous with the most recent ritual practices, appear to be of smaller quantity. The preference which was given to female rather than to male images, as well as to upper and lower parts of terracotta figurines, is perhaps not accidental but awaits explanation. Interpretation of the revealed patterns depends upon the ethnic and cultural affiliation of the Kytaia inhabitants during the Great Migration Period and needs clarification.
A CYCLE OF APOSTOLIC PASSIONS IN THE CHAPEL OVER THE SOUTHERN PASTOPHORION OF THE HAGIA SOPHIA IN OHRID: PROBLEMS CONCERNING THE ORIGINS OF THE ICONOGRAPHIC TRADITION
Authors:   The Moscow Kremlin State Historical and Cultural Museum and Heritage Site, Alekseev Ivan A. ,   The Russian Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture
Published: February 2023

This study attempts to reconstruct the composition of the plot in the cycle of apostolic suffering, located on the northern wall of the upper southern chapel of the Church of St. Sophia in Ohrid. This fragment of the mural has been little studied, as has the iconography of the apostolic passions in general. To date, there were two interpretations of partially or completely destroyed scenes in the chapel, proposed by P. Milkovich-Pepek and G. Babich. This study proposes an alternative reconstruction of the composition of the cycle, offers an additional series of analogies, and puts forward a hypothesis concerning the example, under the influence of which the author of the chapel painting program might have worked.
EVALUATION OF THE PUBLIC DIPLOMACY TOOLS: HISTORY, SIGNIFICANCE AND SPECIFICS
Authors:   Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Kutovoi Vladimir M.
Published: February 2023

Modern international relations require additional sources of influence, as well as different ways of their development and application. One of the sources is public diplomacy, which has many formats and is used by various actors in world politics. The evaluation and management of its tools is aimed at implementing a comprehensive diplomatic strategy of the state in order to influence the population of a foreign state, its political opinions and decisions. The issues of public diplomacy are receiving more and more attention in the expert discourse. Analysis and identification of the most effective methods and technologies of public diplomacy in terms of achieving the set goals should also serve to clarify the features of its influence on political processes. The purpose of the study in the article is to substantiate the fact that public diplomacy is a state foreign policy tool in the format of communication channels for the interaction of the state with foreign societies for political purposes. The research methodology lies in the fact that in order to achieve the set goal and solve problems, dialectical and systemic approaches, general scientific methods of retrospective, situational, comparative, factor analysis, content analysis of scientific literature, economic-statistical, comparative, analytical research methods were used. The research approach is based on a comparison of the emergence stage of public diplomacy and the mechanisms of a new stage in public diplomacy – analyzing the influence of public opinion on the formation and implementation of foreign policy. In addition, an assessment is made of the effectiveness of public diplomacy tools, what, thus, contributes to the understanding that at present public diplomacy serves as a means not only to establish relations between foreign societies, but also to promote the foreign policy interests of the state. As a result of the study, it is shown that higher education is one of the most successful tools in the practice of public diplomacy
SIXTH ALL-RUSSIAN ECONOMIC DICTATION. ENLIGHTENMENT TRADITIONS AND MODERN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Gukovskaya Anastasiya A.
Published: February 2023

The review discusses the preliminary results of the all-Russian campaign (Economic Dictation) held at the site of the Faculty of Economics of the Russian State University for the Humanities (RGGU) to improve the economic literacy of the population and aimed at popularizing economic knowledge. The interpretation and coverage of the event is made also in a historical context, what allows to identify the role of traditions in modern educational technologies and productively use an interdisciplinary approach in their study
PROCESS APPROACH IN THE MANAGEMENT OF A MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Korchagova Larisa A. , Skuratova Vasilisa A. ,   Viva LLC
Published: February 2023

The article reveals the application of the management process in a manufacturing company. It formulates the basic prerequisites for the implementation of the process approach, considers the subjects and objects of process management, as well as the process management system. Especially relevant is the application of the process approach in the management of a manufacturing company in an aggressive external environment. The essence of the process approach is considered in the practice of the sales department of a manufacturing company and methods of building a business process are presented The article focuses on the description of the tools of the process approach, considers the issue of the cost aspect for the implementation of the process approach
Penerapan Aplikasi Administrasi Kelembagaan Universitas Malikussaleh
Authors: Anda Asri , Zulfadli Zulfadli , Wibowo Patmono
Published: February 2023

Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat di perguruan tinggi diarahkan kepada fungsi pengembangan Lembaga/Institusi, menciptakan inovasi dan pengembangan IPTEKS serta penyelesaian berbagai masalah akademik dan masyarakat yang bekerjasama dengan berbagai instansi, baik pemerintah, swasta dan Industri. Sehingga informasi penelitian dan pengabdian dapat dipublikasikan dan di data dengan baik sehingga dapat diakses oleh para pengguna lainnya yang membutuhkan penelitian dan pengabdian tersebut guna mensejahterakan masyarakat, maupun para pengambil keputusan di pemerintahan guna peningkatan kinerja dan pemberdayaan masyarakat. Sistem informasi komputer dapat memiliki sejumlah kemampuan jauh diatas sistem non komputer. Dan kemampuan ini telah merevolusikan proses manajemen yang menggunakan informasi yang dihasilkan oleh sistem yang telah ada.
Developing Sharia Economic Instrument for Indonesia-Malaysia Hajj Service System: Maqâshid al-syarî`ah Perspective
Authors: Masse Rahman Ambo , Aderus Andi , Halidin Ali
Published: February 2023

This study aims to analyze the hajj services of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia and the Malaysian Hajj Savings Institute from the maqâshid al-syarî`ah aspect. This study used a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. The data was obtained through interviews and documents. The data was analyzed through a process of extension of observation and triangulation of sources as well as techniques between interview data and documents. This data was then discussed and analyzed using the maqâshid al-syarî`ah approach. Aspects of the Hajj service of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia and the Malaysian Hajj Savings Institute here include aspects of the intensity of the guidance of the hajj rituals that have been in accordance with the maqâshid al-syarî`ah in the aspects of hifdz al-dîn and hifdz al-`irdh. Hotel accommodation services are in accordance with the aspects of hifdz al-`aql, hifdz al-ruh, and hifdz al-`irdh. Consumption services are in accordance with the aspects of hifdz al-nafs and hifdz al-`aql. Meanwhile, health services are in accordance with the aspects of hifdz al-nafs. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pelayanan haji Kementerian Agama Republik Indonesia dan Lembaga Tabung Haji Malaysia dari aspek  maqashid syari’ah. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologis. Data diperoleh melalui wawancara dan dokumen. Data dianalisis melalui proses perpanjangan pengamatan dan triangulasi sumber maupun teknik antara data wawancara dan dokumen. Data ini kemudian dibahas dan dianalisis dengan pendekatan maqashid syari’ah. Aspek pelayanan haji kementerian Agama RI dan Lembaga Tabung Haji Malaysia meliputi aspek intensitas pembimbingan manasik haji telah bersesuaian dengan maqasid syari’ah pada aspek hifdz al-din dan hifdz al-‘irdh. Pelayanan akomodasi perhotelan bersesuaian dengan aspek hifdz al-‘aql, hifdz al-ruh, dan hifdz al-‘irdh.  Pelayanan konsumsi bersesuaian dengan aspek hifdz al-nafs dan hifdz al-‘aql. Sedangkan pelayanan kesehatan bersesuaian dengan aspek hifdz al-nafs.
The Relevance of Islamic Law and Positive Law in State Safety Management: Literacy Study of Islam and National Law
Authors: Hadi Muhammad
Published: February 2023

In Indonesia, there are several sources of law, including religious law, customary law, international law, state law, and Islamic sharia law. This study aims to obtain scientific evidence about the relevance of Islamic law and state law in managing security and comfort among citizens in Indonesia. We searched for data to answer this problem online in several literature sources, which we discussed comprehensively to answer this research problem by looking for the relationship between Islamic law, state law, and the stability and diversity of citizens. Data collection was carried out online in several literature sources comprehensively to answer research problems, namely looking for the relationship between Islamic law, state law, and the stability and diversity of citizens. This data is sourced from secondary materials, which can be obtained in qualitative measures. The results show that there are eight Islamic laws and state laws to regulate the life of the state and society in a just and prosperous life. Di Indonesia, terdapat beberapa sumber hukum, antara lain hukum agama, hukum adat, hukum internasional, hukum negara, dan hukum syariah Islam. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh bukti ilmiah tentang relevansi hukum Islam dan hukum negara dalam mengelola keamanan dan kenyamanan antar warga negara di Indonesia. Pengambilan data dilakukan secara online di beberapa sumber literatur secara komprehensif untuk menjawab masalah penelitian, yaitu  mencari hubungan antara hukum Islam, hukum negara, stabilitas dan keragaman warga negara. Analisis data meliputi interpretasi data, evaluasi, pengkodean data, dan penarikan kesimpulan dengan berpegang pada prinsip validitas dan reliabilitas data. Data ini bersumber dari bahan sekunder, yang dapat diperoleh dalam ukuran kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada delapan hukum Islam dan hukum negara untuk mengatur kehidupan bernegara dan bermasyarakat dalam kehidupan yang adil dan makmur.
Growth and yield response of organic cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) to mycorrhizal biofertilizer prototype and pruning
Authors: I Wayan Surya Aditya Wigunanda  , I Nyoman Rai  , I Wayan Wiraatmaja
Published: February 2023

Cocoa is one of the industrial plants that have a high market demand. Bali as a cocoa center requires efforts to improve the quality and quantity of cocoa production. Efforts to increase organic cocoa production can be gave by applying mycorrhizal biofertilizers and pruning. This study aimed to find prototypes of mycorrhizal biofertilizers with different carrier media and the best pruning on organic cocoa growth and yield. This study used a randomized block design with 2 factors and 6 replications. The first factor was the prototype of mycorrhizal biofertilizer consists of 3 levels, i.e., without mycorrhizal biofertilizer prototype/control, mycorrhizal biofertilizer prototype with zeolite spore carrier media, and mycorrhizal biofertilizer prototype with volcanic sand spore media. The second factor was pruning which consists of 2 levels, i.e., without pruning and pruning the ends of twigs (2-3 segments), dead twigs, twigs attacked by pests and diseases and unproductive twigs. The results showed that mycorrhizal biofertilizer prototype with zeolite spore carrier media gave the highest weight of sun-dried seed per plant and number of seed per plant, while pruning the ends of twigs (2-3 segments), dead twigs, twigs attacked by pest and diseases and unproductive twigs gave higher cocoa yield in the form of weight of sun-dried seed per plant than that of without pruning. The interaction between the mycorrhizal biofertilizer prototype and pruning had a significant effect on leaf chlorophyll variables.
Comparative study of Symmetric Gauss-Seidel methods and preconditioned Symmetric Gauss-Seidel methods for linear system
Authors: Nirupma Bhatti  , Niketa
Published: February 2023

This paper deals with the comparative study of preconditioned Symmetric Gauss-Seidel (SGS), New Symmetric Gauss-Seidel (NSGS), and Parametric Symmetric Gauss-Seidel (PSGS) methods for solving the linear system Ax = b are considered. This system is preconditioned with precondition type I + S. Convergence properties are analyzed with standard procedures and a numerical experiment is undertaken to compare the efficiency of the matrix. Algorithms are prepared. MATLAB software is used for checking computational efficiency of preconditioned iterative methods. Results indicate the effectiveness of preconditioning.
A critical review on formulation and evaluation of colon targeted drug delivery systems
Authors: Shivanshi Saini  , Rajeev Tomar  , Neha Saini  , Devender Nath  , Ramesh Kumar  , Mohd. Haneef  , Divyansh Kateja  , Govind Upadhayay  , Yasir Ansari
Published: February 2023

A multidisciplinary scientific field that is fast growing is nanotechnology, often known as molecularly generated systems and technologies. Nanotechnology is a rapidly expanding field of applied science and engineering. It relies upon the concept of nano-scale manipulation of matter, meaning the ability to handle materials on a microscopic scale. Nanoparticles can be used to deliver a variety of substances, including conventional drugs, recombinant proteins, vaccines, and more recently nucleotides. Nanoparticles and other colloidal drug delivery techniques change the kinetics, body distribution, and drug release of a related drug. The treatment of negative effects and the distribution of therapy that targets certain tissues or cells are additional effects. As a result, nanoparticles in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries boost the therapeutic index and provide solutions to impending delivery problems for new classes of so-called biotech medicines such recombinant proteins and oligonucleotides.
Edukasi dan Penerapan Terapi Latihan dengan Keluhan Nyeri Bahu pada Lansia di Posyandu Pandanwangi Kota Malang
Authors: Muhammad Rodhiyan , Lubis Zidni Imanurrohmah , Retnowati Enis
Published: February 2023

osyandu lansia kelurahan Pandanwangi merupakan salah satu tempat yang termasuk dalam binaan UPT. Puskesmas Pandanwangi, Kota Malang. Rata-rata penduduk di kelurahan tersebut sudah memasuki usia tua atau lanjut usia. Perubahan yang terkait usia pada lansia menyebabkan kelainan pada otot, saraf, tendon, sendi, tulang rawan dan struktur pendukung pada anggota gerak atas dan bawah yang disebut Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD). Musculoskeletal disorders salah satunya nyeri bahu atau frozen shoulder. Berdasarkan edukasi dan penerapan terapi latihan kepada komunitas lansia, diharapkan dapat mencegah dan mengatasi nyeri bahu yang lansia alami. Jumlah lansia sebanyak 32 orang di Posyandu Lansia, RW 2, Kelurahan Pandanwangi, Kecamatan Blimbing, Kota Malang, Provinsi Jawa Timur. Kegiatan edukasi menggunakan metode diskusi interaktif atau penyuluhan, sedangkan terapi latihan diberikan dengan metode penerapan dan pendampingan. Kegiatan tersebut meliputi: (1) Koordinasi; (2) Persiapan; (3) Edukasi; (4) Demonstrasi terapi latihan; (5) Diskusi. Hasil penyuluhan ini berdasarkan kuesioner evaluasi pretest dan posttest pemahaman materi, sehingga diperoleh peningkatan sebesar 100% pengetahuan lansia terkait materi nyeri bahu, langkah pencegahan dan penanganan nyeri bahu termasuk dalam penerapan terapi latihan.The elderly posyandu of Pandanwangi village is one of the places included in the UPT. Pandanwangi Public Health Center, Malang City. The average population in the village has entered old age or older. Age-related changes in the elderly cause abnormalities in muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage and support structures in upper and lower ectermities called Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD). Musculoskeletal disorders include shoulder pain or frozen shoulder. Based on the education and application of exercise therapy to the elderly community, it is expected to prevent and cope with the shoulder pain of the elderly. The number of elderly people is 32 in Posyandu Elderly, RW 2, Pandanwangi Village, Blimbing District, Malang City, East Java Province. Educational activities use interactive discussion or counseling methods, while exercise therapy is provided with application and assistance methods. These activities include: (1) Coordination; (2) Preparation; (3) Education; (4) Demonstration of exercise therapy; (5) Discussion. The results of this counseling were obtained by increasing the knowledge of the elderly regarding shoulder pain material, preventive measures and management of shoulder pain included in the application of exercise therapy.
Структура розвитку та оновлення парку колісної техніки армій країн-членів НАТО і Росії з 2012 по 2022 роки
Authors: Кохан В. Ф.
Published: February 2023

Військова автомобільна техніка (ВАТ) в складних умовах експлуатації при веденні сучасних бойових дій є наймасовішим засобом універсального технічного забезпечення для частин і підрозділів військ, і в переважній більшості завдяки своїм тактичним можливостям та технічним характеристикам забезпечує виконання поставлених завдань на тактичному та оперативному рівні. Вплив ВАТ на бойову готовність та успіх виконання визначених завдань за призначенням обумовлений трьома чинниками: типажем ВАТ, кількістю одиниць при виконанні та переліком головних тактико-оперативних завдань. Основними завданнями ВАТ у Збройних Силах (ЗС) України до 2014 року були перевезення (підвезення) особового складу і військово-технічного майна, а також проведення розвідки на полі бою. Складність виконання нових, більш складних, бойових завдань за різних природно-кліматичних умов значно вплинуло на мобільність, стійкість та захищеність ВАТ внаслідок змін у будові базового шасі, ходової частини, підвищенні захисту корпусу (модуля). Нові умови ведення бою обумовлюють створення нових типажів ВАТ, що якісно забезпечуватимуть виконання усього переліку покладених завдань з обладнанням (озброєнням), яке буде змонтоване чи розміщене на них. За допомогою новітніх зразків ВАТ вирішуються різноманітні завдання: евакуація, буксирування і ремонт військової техніки та озброєння, забезпечення швидкого перевезення і підвезення ракетно-артилерійського озброєння (РАО), нафтопродуктів і технічних матеріалів, особового складу, в тому числі в умовах проведення рейду, розвідувально-диверсійних (контрдиверсійних) дій підрозділів, організації і розміщення засобів інженерного забезпечення, зв’язку, радіоелектронної боротьби, охорони і оборони районів, медичного забезпечення в районі виконання бойових завдань. Аналіз порівняльних характеристик парку армій країн-членів НАТО і Російської Федерації (РФ) за типажем є основою для формування перспективного типажу і структури парку ВАТ ЗС України з поетапним впровадженням у ході заміни (оновлення) існуючого, застарілого парку. При цьому, існуючий промисловий та проектний потенціал, сировинна база України дозволяють локалізацію цих виробництв при відповідній державній підтримці.
The effect of the chelated form of iron on its mobility and phytodavailability when applied to the soil
Authors: Тоvstiк E. V. , Zakharov A. V.
Published: February 2023

In spite of well-known mechanisms of iron consumption by plants from the soil and action patterns of iron ions in the soils, the work to eliminate the deficiency of this trace element in plants is still relevant. The article presents an assessment of the effect of iron (III) chelate complexes with diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPА Fe) and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA Fe) on the mobility and availability of iron for plants in soil with a pH close to neutral.  In a model experiment with using of drainage columns, there were established the patterns of iron distribution in the soil and its removal with irrigation water from the root zone of plants (10 cm). Against the background of similar distribution of iron in the soil, a higher content of its mobile forms in the lower layers was noted when using EDTA Fe. The leaching of iron from the soil was confirmed using both DTPA Fe and EDTA Fe. The vegetation experiment revealed the effect of chelate forms on the accumulation of iron in barley plants (Hordeum vulgare L.) during their early growth period (11 days). The iron content in the shoots varied from 120 to 140 µg/g, in the roots – from 233 to 244 µg/g, with a content of 200 µg/g in the control sample. A significant  contribution to the accumulation of iron in barley seedlings was observed at the level of the root system in the experiment with EDTA Fe. Data on the accumulation of iron in barley roots were correlated (r = 0.99) with data on their ash content.
Angstkonfrontation bei Progredienzangst
Authors: Berg Petra , Dinkel Andreas
Published: February 2023

Eine der herausragenden emotionalen Belastungen chronisch Kranker ist Progredienzangst, die Angst vor dem Fortschreiten der Erkrankung und den damit verbundenen persönlichen, familiären und sozialen Konsequenzen. Diese Realangst ist prinzipiell angemessen, kann aber ein Ausmaß erreichen, das als klinisch bedeutsam und somit behandlungsbedürftig anzusehen ist. Ein empirisch bewährter Behandlungsansatz bei Progredienzangst ist die Exposition in sensu. Hierbei werden Patienten angeleitet, die Befürchtungen und Sorgen nicht weiter zu vermeiden, sondern zu konkretisieren und zu überlegen, was schlimmstenfalls geschehen könnte. Diese Intervention ist auch bei älteren Patienten durchführbar. In dem vorliegenden Beitrag stellen wir die Grundlagen dieser Intervention vor, verdeutlichen diese an einem Fallbeispiel und erörtern, welche Aspekte bei der Anwendung dieser Angstkonfrontation bei älteren Patienten zu bedenken sind.