bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Inflation and Fiscal Policy: Is There a Threshold Effect in the Fiscal Reaction Function?
Authors: Briodeau Clémence , Checherita-Westphal Cristina
Published: August 2024

The euro area, like other advanced economies, faced high inflation over the past years. We analyse empirically the impact of inflation on public finances in the euro area, focusing on the question of whether at such high levels, inflation could have a different impact on the primary budget balance. To this end, we estimate a fiscal reaction function for euro area countries and find evidence of non-linear short-term effects of HICP inflation on the primary balance. Over the period 1999–2022, we unveil an inverse U-turn relationship and an inflation turning point – beyond which its short-term (contemporaneous) impact on the primary balance starts being negative. These results reflect primarily the most recent high inflation episode and indicate that in such conditions inflation can be costly for public finance flows even in the shorter run.
Relative versions of star-Menger property
Authors: Mittal Sumit , Kumar Gaurav , Tyagi Brij K.
Published: August 2024

Motivated by Bonanzinga and Maesano (2022), we introduce and study the new relative versions of star-Menger property related to some properties studied lately by Kočinac et al. (2022) and Bonanzinga et al. (2023). In this paper, we provide some examples to understand their relationships with other relativizations of star selection principles. Further, we investigate the behaviour of these spaces under various mappings.
The Maxwell-Boltzmann-Exponential distribution with regression model
Authors: Altun Emrah , Altun Gökçen
Published: August 2024

This paper proposes a new probability model called as Maxwell-Boltzmann-Exponential (MBE) distribution. The MBE distribution arises as a mixture distribution of the Maxwell-Boltzmann and exponential distributions. The statistical properties of the distributions are studied and obtained in closed-form expressions. Three methodologies are assessed and compared for the estimation of parameters in the MBE distribution. The MBE regression model is defined, with the proposed regression model being an alternative to the gamma regression model for response variables that are extremely right-skewed and bimodal. Two real data sets are used to demonstrate the applicability of the proposed models against the existing models.
Investigating Spodoptera spp. diversity, percentage of attack, and control strategies in the West Java, Indonesia, corn cultivation
Authors: Susanto Agus , Naza Salma Khaira , Muslimah Nurazizah , Nurmalasari Iis , Maharani Yani , Natawigena Wahyu Daradjat , Subakti Putri Syifa Nabilah
Published: August 2024

Corn, a crucial food crop in Indonesia, faces significant challenges from pests such as Spodoptera spp., impacting agricultural productivity and industrial applications. This study aimed to study the diversity and attack percentage of Spodoptera spp. on corn plants, along with the employed control techniques. The research was conducted using a survey method through field observation and farmer interviews. The insect sampling was carried out by purposive sampling, while the sampling of plants using the diagonal sampling method was done in three areas that were representative of the West Java province, Indonesia (Sumedang Regency, Cirebon Regency, and Bandung Regency). The results showed that Spodoptera frugiperda or fall armyworm has emerged as a dominant pest in all three areas. The diversity index (H′) of S. frugiperda across the Cirebon Regency, Bandung Regency, and Sumedang Regency was consistently low (<1). Varying infestation rates across districts, with the Cirebon Regency showing lower rates and Bandung and Sumedang Regencies exhibiting medium-level infestation. Farmers in Bandung and Sumedang Regencies are adopting a more diverse pest management strategy, including the regular monitoring and manual collection of larvae. In addition, the survey shows a positive relationship between the knowledge, skills, and attitude of farmers, suggesting that acquiring more information and understanding agricultural techniques contribute to effective task execution and foster positive mindsets. This comprehensive investigation sheds light on the regional variations in Spodoptera spp. dynamics, providing valuable insights for sustainable pest management in the corn cultivation of the West Java Province, Indonesia.
Context-Attentive Theology: On the Rearticulation of Experience in Theological Inquiry
Authors: Zegarra Raúl E.
Published: August 2024

This article argues that theology (systematic or otherwise) is ultimately grounded in (religious) experience. To that end, I methodologically demonstrate that theological inquiry cannot coherently be pursued without attention to people’s experience of the divine/sacred. Thus, this article stands as a methodological development and defense of a family of theological viewpoints that I call context-attentive theologies. In order to do so, I examine the writings of three authors whose different approaches to the problem of divine revelation will help me to clarify the meaning of context-attentive theology: Jean-Luc Marion, H. Richard Niebuhr, and Gustavo Gutiérrez. I proceed in four steps. First, I provide an account of context-attentive theology through an examination of the task of theology. Second, I focus on Marion’s phenomenology of revelation to ascertain to what extent it incorporates contextual analysis. Third, I turn to Niebuhr’s account of revelation, which I construe as a context-attentive theology shaped by the “historical turn.” Fourth, I turn to Gutiérrez’s liberation theology to show how Niebuhr’s “radical reconstruction” within the context of the historical turn is further radicalized by liberation theology, which I take as a prime example of context-attentive theology.
Green carbon-based adsorbents for water treatment in Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Adeola Adedapo O. , Forbes Patricia B.C.
Published: August 2024

As underlined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), providing safe and clean potable water remains a significant concern in developing regions of the world, especially Sub-Saharan Africa. Extensive research has been done on this subject in Africa. The concept of sustainable chemistry towards solving another pressing issue in Africa – waste management – led to the decision to investigate green carbon-based materials for water purification on the continent. The conversion of “waste to wealth” is a practical means of achieving proper waste management at a reasonable cost. Low-cost adsorbents such as biochar, activated carbons, graphene and carbon composites, with high surface area, porosity and efficiency have been generated from agricultural waste and biomass, carbon-rich geological materials, carbonaceous polymeric materials, and hydrocarbons/petroleum by-products, using simple thermal and/or green chemical reaction protocols. Several drawbacks have hindered the development and utilization of adsorbents for the treatment of polluted water, including chemical fouling, loss of activity, poor reusability, difficulty associated with sorbent regeneration, production of secondary pollutants, toxicities caused by exposure to sorbent residues, and inability to deal with heavily polluted water. However, the use of adsorbents is still widely acclaimed as an efficient and cleaner method among other existing water treatment options such as extraction, chemical oxidation, bioremediation, and photocatalytic degradation. This paper outlines the research carried out by Sub-Saharan African scientists to proffer solutions to water pollution using green carbon-based adsorbents and discusses the breakthroughs, challenges, and future prospects.
A caracterização da fábula a partir de seu Potencial de Estrutura Genológica (PEG)
Authors: Somavilla Farencena Gessélda , Fuzer Cristiane
Published: August 2024

Neste trabalho são analisadas sete fábulas originalmente atribuídas a Esopo e sete versões revisitadas por Millôr Fernandes. Com base na perspectiva teórico-analítica de análise de gênero de Hasan (1989), objetiva-se caracterizar a fábula como gênero textual em termos de seu Potencial de Estrutura Genológica (PEG). Utilizando a definição de Halliday (1989) de contexto de situação faz-se a análise da Configuração Contextual (CC) dos textos de cada autor e, em seguida, passa-se à identificação dos movimentos e estágios que constituem os textos. Quanto à CC, verificaram-se semelhanças quanto a personagens, situações apresentadas e modo, diferindo quanto à função retórica. Em relação ao PEG, constatou-se que as fábulas são estruturadas por quatro movimentos retóricos constituídos por cinco estágios obrigatórios e três optativos. Dentre os optativos, algumas fábulas produzidas por Millôr Fernandes apresentam um estágio inexistente nas fábulas de Esopo e que traz desfechos diferentes quando comparados os pares dos dois autores.
Gêneros textuais em aulas de Língua Portuguesa no Ensino Médio brasileiro
Authors: Rodrigues Silva Wagner
Published: August 2024

Neste artigo, investigamos práticas de recontextualização de teorias de gêneros textuais em exercícios didáticos, propostos para aulas de Língua Portuguesa de escolas brasileiras de Ensino Médio. A investigação é realizada pelo confronto dos dados de pesquisa, tomando-se como referências alguns estudos linguísticos sobre paradigmas teóricos e metodológicos para a referida disciplina escolar. O resultado da investigação revela exercícios didáticos bastante informados pelo paradigma teórico-metodológico da tradição do ensino de língua, ainda que novos objetos de ensino sejam selecionados.
Teatro em inglês gratuito para todos no interior de Minas Gerais: absurdo? Um projeto de extensão em andamento
Authors: Santos Mendes Vicente
Published: August 2024

Fazer os seus estudantes de Inglês Língua Estrangeira dramatizarem uma peça de Edward Albee por semestre, para que eles adquiram mais fluência, melhorem o vocabulário, dominem melhor regras de gramática, e desenvolvam seus contornos entoacionais de uma maneira mais próxima do natural na língua alvo? Não só isso, mas dar-lhes uma oportunidade de ter todo esse ganho além de possibilitar-lhes ficar conhecendo a fundo aspectos da cultura norte-americana através da literatura e de permitir que esses estudantes de Inglês Língua Estrangeira desempenhem um papel crucial ao estimular o espírito crítico da audiência com suas apresentações à comunidade e debates com ela em português após as peças. O ensaio apresenta uma iniciativa que socializa o papel instigante que o teatro tem no interior de Minas Gerais através de um projeto de extensão (MENDES, 2011) que leva peças em inglês de graça a todos em Viçosa e dá a cada membro da plateia uma chance de reagir ao espetáculo ao tomar parte em uma discussão em português sobre a incitação emocional e provocação racional que a apresentação neles suscite.
Hipersegmentação de palavras: análise de aspectos prosódicos e discursivos
Authors: Ester Tenani Luciani
Published: August 2024

Este artigo trata de hipersegmentações de palavras que se caracterizam por emprego não convencional de uma fronteira gráfica (por meio de branco ou hífen) dentro dos limites de palavra, como “em bora”, “chama-da”. Em estudo conduzido sobre esses dados, identificamos motivações advindas de informações prosódica e morfossintática somadas às de natureza letrada. Mostramos que há características linguísticas recorrentes nesses registros de fronteiras de palavras, a partir da análise de textos produzidos por alunos que cursavam as quatro últimas séries do ensino fundamental em uma escola pública paulista. Neste artigo, avançamos nesse estudo ao analisarmos um dado singular cujas características não coincidem com as que se mostraram recorrentes, como demonstraremos. Argumentaremos que a presença não convencional de marca de fronteira dentro dos limites da palavra escrita que analisamos pode ser interpretada como representação de configurações prosódicas, de natureza rítmica e entoacional, as quais contribuem para a construção das relações de sentidos do texto.
A Tradição Sânscrita entre Memética Védica e Cultura Literária
Authors: E. M. Houben Jan
Published: August 2024

Junto a outras línguas clássicas como o latim, o grego, o hebreu, o árabe e o chinês, o sânscrito tem um importante papel a desempenhar no desenvolvimento de um novo humanismo, global e integrativo. É uma das poucas línguas antigas que tem uma evolução contínua e tradição que se estende aos dias de hoje. Esse artigo discute algumas ideias importantes relativas à natureza e à história do sânscrito, as quais têm aparecido na literatura dos últimos 20 anos. Ao fazer isso, o artigo também levanta questões que, não obstante seu caráter controverso, revelam-se cruciais no que diz respeito ao entendimento da linguagem em geral, da variação e de processos de troca entre diferentes culturas.
O Estudo de caso nas pesquisas de e-gov: a relevância de um olhar qualitativo na pesquisa em Linguagens e Tecnologias
Authors: De Oliveira Maia Junot
Published: August 2024

O presente trabalho busca destacar o Estudo de Caso como metodologia produtiva no que tange às pesquisas sobre Linguagens e Tecnologias, em especial aos estudos sobre letramentos digitais. A eficácia de particularidades relativas ao Estudo de Caso, principalmente aquelas pautadas no olhar sobre fenômenos contemporâneos através de "comos" e de "por quês", fica evidente a partir da própria prática: um estudo de caso, intitulado "Portal do SUS", ancorado sobre a relevância que tecnologias digitais têm assumido nas práticas sociais contemporâneas, ilustra a interação de usuários de pouco contato com letramentos escolares e digitais com site específico de governo eletrônico (e-gov) do Brasil, o site do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). Esse caso permite refletir sobre a maneira como dois mediadores, de diferentes perfis, constroem diferentes interações a partir do uso de andaimes de demonstração para realização de tarefas específicas no site em questão.
Comunicação Mediada por Humor: a legitmação do discurso humorístico pela página Notícias do Senado no Facebook
Authors: De Oliveira Volcan Taiane
Published: August 2024

A popularização da comunicação mediada por computadores vem possibilitando o surgimento de novas formas de produção de sentido na rede. Com base na análise de discurso mediada por computador - CMDA, este trabalho observa a publicação de um meme pela página Notícias do Senado no Facebook, considerando-o como uma legitimação do discurso humorístico enquanto prática discursiva própria do meio. Para esta análise são considerados aspectos como estrutura, sentido, interação, comportamento social e multimodalidade. O que foi observado foi um processo de reconhecimento da prática, não apenas em função do uso do meme por uma página oficial do governo, como também por parte dos usuários que legitimaram a publicação através de curtidas, comentários e compartilhamentos. Estes resultados demonstram não apenas a popularização, mas a legitimação do uso do humor como forma de comunicação na rede social.
Consumo, entretenimento e gamification: breve discussão sobre a comunicação no aplicativo Foursquare
Authors: G. S. Castro Gisela , Amendola Sanches Tatiana , Martin Mastrocola Vicente
Published: August 2024

Visando as relações entre comunicação, consumo, tecnologia e entretenimento, este trabalho examina o aplicativo Foursquare e os elementos do universo lúdico que o mesmo utiliza. Ao trazer para sua interface, elementos dos games como troféus, medalhas e rankings, o aplicativo se enquadra no processo denominado gamification, discutido neste texto. Gamification é um termo recorrente na mídia especializada e designa como algumas marcas, produtos e serviços utilizam dinâmicas de entretenimento, sobretudo linguagens lúdicas dos games, em suas estratégias publicitárias. Discute-se neste trabalho a forma como determinados aplicativos como o Foursquare, tornam presentes a ideia de gamification no cotidiano dos usuários. A intenção é refletir sobre implicações do uso estratégico de mecânicas lúdicas em interfaces tecnológicas, seja em termos do desejo de visibilidade dos usuários de redes de comunicação, sociabilidade e negócios ou em termos da possibilidade do manejo crítico e ativo dessas tecnologias no contexto das atuais práticas de consumo.
Questões e controvérsias sobre uma experiência de curso via Facebook
Authors: Elisa Ribeiro Ana
Published: August 2024

As práticas sociais têm configurado espaços de interação, em ambientes digitais, mais ou menos análogos a espaços nao-virtuais. Os chats ou perfis de redes sociais (Orkut, Twitter, Facebook, para citar as mais populares) parecem servir a padrões interacionais distintos daqueles solicitados ou configurados em, por exemplo, Ambientes Virtuais de Aprendizagem (AVA). Um usuário contumaz do Twitter sabe que o utiliza, por diversas razões, de modo diferente do que faz com sua conta de Facebook ou seu perfil em um AVA. Neste trabalho, coloco em discussão questões de letramento e de práticas de interação em um espaço virtual a que geralmente se atribui um uso "social", e não um uso "escolar": o Facebook. No segundo semestre de 2012, decidi ministrar uma disciplina de especialização oferecida por uma escola pública federal no Facebook, em um grupo fechado. Algumas ocorrências com o Moodle e minha vontade de experimentar me levaram a fazer essa escolha, que, inicialmente, pareceu estranha aos alunos. Ao longo de três meses, a disciplina Novos Letramentos ocupou o Facebook e as interações lá ocorridas e registradas me servem de base para esta discussão. Além dos dados salvos pela plataforma, há ainda aqueles gerados por um formulário/questionário respondido, posteriormente, pelos alunos. Letramento digital e a interação entre práticas sociais/tecnologias/ambientes são elementos relevantes para esta discussão, que considera bem sucedida a experiência de letramento propiciada pela proposta.
REGIONAL PROJECTION OF AGGLOMERATION ECONOMY IN RUSSIA
Authors: КОЛОМАК Е.А.
Published: August 2024

В статье рассматривается функционирование агломерационной экономики в регионах России, проводится эмпирический анализ результатов работы предприятий и изучается их зависимость от близости к крупному региональному рынку. Информационной основой исследования выступают данные СПАРК-Интерфакс за 2019-2020 гг. Проведенный анализ не подтвердил распространенное мнение о том, что агломерационные эффекты проявляются на очень ограниченных территориях центра России. Эконометрические оценки свидетельствуют о значительном вкладе агломерационной экономики в эффективность компаний, расположенных в различных частях страны. Во всех географических зонах и федеральных округах РФ имеются регионы как с существенными, так и с незначимыми положительными агломерационными эффектами, в некоторых регионах они отрицательные. Проявление агломерационных эффектов в регионах не зависит ни от плотности экономической активности, ни от уровня развития коммуникационной инфраструктуры. Очевидно, что отсутствие кооперации между местными производителями препятствует реализации существующего агломерационного потенциала в стране.

The study investigates how agglomeration economies operate in Russian regions, conducting empirical analyses of enterprises' performances and exploring their reliance on proximity to large regional markets based on SPARK-Interfax data from 2019 to 2020. Contrary to the prevailing belief that agglomeration effects are confined to specific areas in the central part of Russia, our econometric assessments reveal a substantial influence of agglomeration economies on the efficiency of companies situated throughout the country. Notably, every geographical zone and federal district in the Russian Federation exhibits regions with both notable positive and negligible agglomeration effects, and in certain areas, these effects are even negative. The manifestation of these effects appears unrelated to the density of economic activity or the state of communication infrastructure development. The study underscores that the realization of existing agglomeration potential is hindered by the lack of collaboration among local producers.
ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURAL FOUNDATIONS OF INTERREGIONAL LABOR PRODUCTIVITY DIFFERENTIATION
Authors: МЕЛЬНИКОВА Л.В.
Published: August 2024

В статье исследуется межрегиональная дифференциация уровней производительности труда (ПТ), лежащих в основе различий региональной экономической динамики. Средствами структурного анализа «сдвиг-доля» оценена значимость отраслевой структуры и ее изменений в формировании межрегиональных различий уровней ПТ. Был выполнен структурный анализ изменений в производительности труда, измеренной объемом ВДС на одного занятого в экономике, на данных субъектов РФ в разрезе отраслей ОКВЭД за период 2011-2021 гг. Результаты анализа выявили тенденцию к конвергенции региональных уровней ПТ. Основной вклад в конвергенцию вносят региональные сдвиги, возникающие из внутриотраслевых различий ПТ в зависимости от локации производств, и в существенно меньшей степени - отраслевые сдвиги, указывающие на межотраслевые различия ПТ. Основной вклад в дивергенцию региональных уровней ПТ вносят локализационные сдвиги, возникающие в процессе специализации региона на производствах, представляющих его сравнительные преимущества. Локализационные сдвиги большей частью происходят в азиатских регионах России.

The article studies the interregional differentiation in labor productivity (LP) levels underlying the differences in regional economic dynamics. It evaluates the significance of sectoral structure and its modifications in shaping interregional differences in LP levels using the shift-share structural analysis method. The analysis of changes in labor productivity is based on the GVA per employed person in industries according to the All-Russian Classifier of Types of Economic Activities, encompasses data from the Russian Federation’s regions, and spans the period from 2011 to 2021. The findings reveal a trend toward the convergence of regional LP levels. This convergence is chiefly driven by regional shifts arising from intra-industry LP variances contingent on production location, while sectoral shifts indicating inter-industry LP disparities play a comparatively minor role. Contrarywise, the divergence in regional LP levels is predominantly attributed to localization shifts resulting from regional specialization in industries reflective of their comparative advantages. Notably, these localization shifts mostly occur in the Asian regions of Russia.
THE SIBERIAN BRANCH OF THE USSR ACADEMY OF SCIENCES: SUCCESS STORY
Authors: КЛИСТОРИН В.И.
Published: August 2024

Целью исследования являются историческая реконструкция обоснования, подготовки и первого этапа реализации проекта организации Сибирского отделения АН СССР, выявление объективных и субъективных факторов, способствовавших успеху его организационного оформления. Основная гипотеза исследования состояла в том, что создание СО АН СССР отвечало выбранной руководством страны стратегии развития производительных сил, его геополитическим приоритетам. Критический анализ большого числа источников, включая опубликованные документы, позволил получить подтверждение этой гипотезы. В статье показано, что значительную роль в реализации проекта сыграли субъективные факторы, а именно формирование многочисленной коалиции в поддержку проекта, широкие полномочия его организаторов, особенно в кадровой политике. В то же время распространенное представление о влиянии личного фактора в становлении СО АН СССР и бесконфликтности в реализации проекта не получили дополнительного подтверждения. В статье показано, как и почему вызревала идея формирования центра фундаментальной науки на востоке страны и как аккумулировался опыт в этой области. Продемонстрировано, что вопреки господствующему принципу разделения науки и высшего образования, в Сибири удалось реализовать противоположную концепцию. Анализ опыта создания СО АН СССР полезен при формировании как научно-технологической политики, так и политики пространственного развития страны, при подготовке стратегических документов различного уровня и назначения.

This paper aims to provide a historical reconstruction of the reasons, preparations, and initial stages involved in creating the Siberian Branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences. It explores both objective and subjective factors that contributed to the success of its organizational design. The central hypothesis posits that the establishment of the SB USSR AS aligned with the authorities’ chosen strategy for developing productive forces and their geopolitical priorities. Through a critical analysis of numerous sources, including published documents, this hypothesis is substantiated. The study shows that subjective factors played a major role in project implementation, namely the extensive coalition supporting the project and the significant powers granted to project developers, especially in human resource management. Contrary to the prevailing notion that the human element had a conflict-free role in shaping the SB USSR AS, our research challenges this idea. It chronicles the progression of the idea to establish a fundamental science center in the eastern part of the country and how expertise in this domain was accumulated. Moreover, the article reveals a departure from the conventional separation of science and higher education norms at that time, showcasing how Siberia embodied the opposite concept. Examining the creation of the SB USSR AS provides valuable insights into national science and technology policymaking, spatial development policy, and the crafting of strategic documents across various levels and purposes.
MAN ON THE TERRITORY: SPATIAL ANALYSIS IN THE RESEARCH OF THE NOVOSIBIRSK SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC SOCIOLOGY
Authors: ГОРЯЧЕНКО Е.Е. , ЧЕРКАШИНА Т.Ю. , МОСИЕНКО Н.Л. , МАЛОВ К.В. , ФАДЕЕВА О.П.
Published: August 2024

В статье рассматривается история исследований Новосибирской экономико-социологической школы (НЭСШ) в области анализа социальных проблем территорий с начала 1960-х годов до настоящего времени. Показаны логика и основные этапы развития НЭСШ в трудах ее основателей, продолжателей и современных исследователей. Рассмотрена последовательная трансформация как комплекса изучаемых проблем, так и используемого социологического инструментария. Анализ проблем миграции между селом и городом и разработка типологии сельских поселений впоследствии были дополнены исследованиями процессов урбанизации и пространственной мобильности населения, а затем системным изучением социально-территориальной структуры советского и российского общества. Отмечены устойчивые особенности НЭСШ, прослеживаемые в работах авторов разных поколений, посвященных пространственной мобильности и функционированию социально-территориальных структур. В том числе: применение системного подхода к постановке задач и разработке дизайна исследовательских проектов; использование взаимодополняющих источников данных; концептуальные расхождения с политическим «мейнстримом», позволяющие исследователям делать выводы, не всегда совпадающие с государственной политикой и текущей конъюнктурой; стремление к использованию новейших инструментов сбора и анализа социологических данных; стремление к включенности в мировой контекст.

This article explores the evolution of research within the Novosibirsk School of Economic Sociology (NSES) focused on analyzing social issues related to territorial development, spanningfrom the early 1960s to the present. It elucidates the logical progression and NSES’s key developmental stages, as observed in the works of its founders, successors, and contemporary researchers. The authors examine the consistent transformation of both the scope of the issues investigated and the sociological methodologies employed by the NSES. The research scope, initially centered around studies on rural-urban migration and rural settlement typology, expanded to encompass urbanization processes, population spatial mobility, and, eventually, a comprehensive investigation into the socio-territorial structure of Soviet and Russian society. The article highlights enduring characteristics of the NSES evident across generations of researchers dedicated to spatial mobility and socio-territorial structure studies. These traits include the systematic approach applied to task formulation and research project design; utilization of complementary data sources; conceptual independence from political mainstream perspectives, allowing researchers to draw conclusions that may not align with government policies; a commitment to employing the latest tools for collecting and analyzing sociological data; and a steadfast aspiration for global contextual integration.
ASSESSING PERCEPTIONS OF URBAN POPULATION REGARDING SOCIOCULTURAL VALUES IN SPECIALLY PROTECTED NATURAL AREAS
Authors: МЕЛЬНИКОВА Т.Б. , САВИЦКАЯ О.Е. , ВОСТРИКОВА М.М. , АСРИЕВ С.В. , ПЬЯНКОВА А.Ю.
Published: August 2024

Социокультурные ценности особо охраняемых природных территорий (ООПТ) могут проявляться в разных результатах для общества и территорий. В статье поставлена цель оценить закономерности и особенности восприятия социокультурных ценностей ООПТ населением городов, на территории которых они расположены. В первой части исследования для кластеров городов определен уровень корреляции между показателями субъективной оценки здоровья, активного образа жизни и участия в экологических проектах, с одной стороны, и долей ООПТ в территории города - с другой. Аналогичная корреляция проведена для тех же 87 городов, но сгруппированных по масштабу сети ООПТ, что позволило определить наиболее значимую площадь ООПТ для восприятия населением их ценностей. Во второй части исследования по отдельным городам осуществлен анализ восприятия ценностей ООПТ научно-педагогическим сообществом, а также вся сеть ООПТ данных городов разделена по уровню посещаемости туристами и местными жителями и выявлены возрастные особенности восприятия значимости

The sociocultural values of specially protected natural areas (SPNAs) can translate into various outcomes for both society and the territories they inhabit. This study aims to evaluate the patterns and nuances in how the population perceives the sociocultural values of SPNAs in cities where these areas are located. In the first part of the article, we assess the relationship between subjective indicators such as health, active lifestyle, and participation in environmental projects on the one hand, and the proportion of protected areas within the city boundaries on the other. This analysis is conducted across clusters of cities. Similarly, the correlation is examined among the same 87 cities but grouped by the extent of their SPNA network, allowing us to pinpoint the most influential SPNA area in shaping public perception of their values. The second part of the study focuses on understanding how the scientific and pedagogical communities perceive SPNA values in individual cities. We divide the entire SPNA network of these cities based on the level of visitation by tourists and local residents. Moreover, age-related characteristics regarding the perceived significance of protected areas are identified. These findings offer insights that can be utilized to refine the management systems governing SPNAs within urbanized regions.
Infekcje grzybicze skóry i paznokci – analiza wyników badań mikologicznych
Authors: Mrosek Agnieszka , Sobol Lidia , Rockstein Maria , Iwanicka Małgorzata
Published: August 2024

Wstęp Dermatomikozy mogą być wywołane przez grzyby dermatofitowe, pleśniowe lub drożdżoidalne. Zmiany chorobowe na skórze czy paznokciach mają wpływ na jakość życia pacjentów. Leczenie jest długotrwałe i obarczone skutkami ubocznymi, dlatego powinno być poprzedzone diagnostyką opartą na dokładnym badaniu klinicznym oraz diagnostycznych badaniach mikologicznych. Cel Analiza wyników badań mikologicznych przeprowadzonych przez Pracownię Mikrobiologii w Zakładzie Diagnostyki Laboratoryjnej i Mikrobiologii Samodzielnego Publicznego Zespołu Opieki Zdrowotnej w Kędzierzynie-Koźlu w 2022 r. Materiał i metody Analizie poddano 118 wyników badań mikologicznych przeprowadzonych przez Pracownię Mikrobiologiczną w 2022 r. Materiał pobierano z miejsc chorobowo zmienionych od pacjentów hospitalizowanych w Oddziale Dermatologii i pacjentów leczonych ambulatoryjnie. Wyniki Dodatni wynik hodowli uzyskano w 39 próbkach. Najczęściej izolowano dermatofity (43,6%), następnie grzyby pleśniowe (35,9%) oraz grzyby drożdżoidalne (20,5%). Wnioski Analiza etiologiczna zakażeń grzybiczych skóry i jej przydatków na przestrzeni lat jest przydatna z uwagi na zmiany częstości występowania patogenów, a badania kliniczne i mikologiczne powinny być podstawą w rozpoznawaniu grzybic skóry i paznokci.
Latin and church slavonic as languages of the “learned clergy”: on the history of spiritual education in the 18th century
Authors: Kislova Ekaterina
Published: August 2024

In the XVIII century, the clergy went through the most important processes related to the formation of the estate; the creation of a system of spiritual education plays an important role in this process. We will look at how the idea of literacy and scholarship as mandatory components of self-image was formed among the clergy, and how the languages included in these ideas have changed over the century. Having analyzed "literacy" and "scholarship" as elements of state regulation of the number of clergy, we will consider the concepts of literacy focused on the Church Slavonic language and literature, and their transformation after the spread of regular seminary "Latin" education. The material of archival documents allows you to see the assessment of the literacy of children of the clergy at admission to the seminary, as well as to understand exactly what skills were included in this assessment. Next, we reconstruct the semantic shift that has been taking place in the attitude of the clergy to seminary education over the course of a century: what kind of learning outcomes did the parents of seminarians expect when sending their children to educational institutions, and how these formulations have changed over the century. The system of spiritual education turns out to be built in such a way as to have priority over home schooling, and Latin is in the focus of attention as the main "filter" that allows separating the "learned" clergy from the "unlearned", i.e. "illiterate. But with the spread of seminary education, the status of "scholarship" begins to be associated no longer with the Latin language, but with less common languages: European (French and German) and "theological" (Greek and Hebrew).
Migrating mistakes of the publication history of the magazine „Moteris"
Authors: Burneikienė Genovaitė
Published: August 2024

Analyzing the history of Lithuanian periodicals presents many difficulties due to the lack of sources, archives, and memoirs concerning Lithuanian newspapers.
As a result, facts without authentic verification are sometimes published, leading to errors that propagate in periodicals and scientific works.
Different sources indicate various dates for the publication of the magazine Moteris. Therefore, the author has attempted to specify the accurate date of the magazine's edition in this article. The political and social reasons for the magazine’s inception were analyzed, along with the periodicals of that era and data from various sources. An analysis of the content of the first issues and a comparative review of other documents allow us to state that the first issue of the magazine Moteris was published in Vilnius in October 1920.
Lithuanian DP book connection with Latvian and Estonian DP in West Europe in 1945-1952
Authors: Misiūnas Remigijus
Published: August 2024

Thousands of Lithuanians, Latvians, and Estonians left their native lands during World War II. They escaped from the second Soviet occupation and spent the post-war years in displaced persons (DP) camps in various West European countries. The living conditions in the camps were very difficult, but the social and cultural activity of the DPs was vibrant. Book publishing was one expression of this activity. Since DPs from the Baltic States lived in the same camps, they had book connections. Several areas of their activity can be discussed.
One of these was the publishing activity of Baltic DP joint institutions such as the Baltic University, the Lithuanian-Latvian Unity, the Baltic Society of Philately "Baltia," and others. A few books were published as a result of joint Baltic efforts, such as art exhibitions, poetry competitions, or individual initiatives (e.g., Salomėja Narkėliūnaitė, Aleks Rannit, V. K. Jonynas, and others).
Many publishing ideas were not realized (e.g., a book about the Meerback Baltic DP camp, the Vorarlberg DP camp Baltic almanac "Lootus-Ceritas-Viltis," a collection of Baltic writers' prose in German, a map of the three Baltic states, and others). Some Latvian and Estonian DP books caused dissatisfaction among Lithuanian DPs as they allocated Vilnius and the Vilnius area to Poland.
The book connections between Lithuanian DPs and Latvian and Estonian DPs were sporadic, but this tradition continued after 1952 in various countries where Baltic emigrants lived.
The new Russian encyclopaedia about a book
Authors: Janonis Osvaldas
Published: August 2024

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Königsberger Gelegenheitsdichtung im 17. Jahrhundert [Some pages in PDF missing]
Authors: Walter Axel E.
Published: August 2024

Straipsnyje analizuojami Karaliaučiuje leisti ir daugiausia rašyti proginiai poezijos kūriniai. Apibūdinama jų tipologija, žanrai, istoriografija. Antrojoje straipsnio dalyje rašoma apie Karaliaučiaus senųjų bibliotekų, proginės poezijos literatūros leidinių, taip pat pirmųjų lietuviškų knygų likimą. Autorius išsamiai apibūdina Lietuvos mokslų akademijos bibliotekoje surastą kunigo Stephano Wilkau ir J. Bretkūno dukters Barboros vestuvinį epitalamą.
Die Gründung des Litauischen Seminars in Königsberg als Voraussetzung für die Entwicklung des litauischen Schrifttums und des litauischen Buches
Authors: Citavičiūtė Liucija
Published: August 2024

Die Geschichte des litauischen Buches nimmt ihren Anfang unter den Wunden der alten Albertina in Königsberg. Diese Universität, gegründet im 16. Jahrhundert, bildete im Laufe von einigen Jahrhunderten die der litauischen Sprache kundigen Pfarrer und Prediger für die einwohnerreichen litauischen Gemeinden aus. Unter den Absolventen der Universität waren die Herausgeber der ersten litauischen kirchlichen und philologischen Bücher. Mitte des 17. Jahrhunderts zeichnete sich mangelnde Anzahl an geeigneten litauischen Kandidaten ab. Die Pfarrerstellen wurden immer mehr von den Deutschen besetzt. Die Errichtung des Litauischen Seminars an der Königsberger Universität 1718 durch den Preußischen König Friedrich Wilhelm I. gab bedeutende Impulse für die Entwicklung der litauischen Sprache und des litauischen Buches. Der erste Inspektor des Seminars war J. H. Lysius, der herausgab den litauischen Katechismus (1719). Unter der Leitung J. J. Quandts (1727–1727) entwickelte sich das Litauische Seminar zu einer kontinuierlichen Tätigkeit und nahm bedeutende Ausmaße an. J. J. Quandt hat sich besonders um die Übersetzung der Heiligen Schrift verdient gemacht (1727 erschien das litauische Neue Testament, 1733 kam die ganze litauische Bibel ans Licht). Das Litauische Seminar in Königsberg entwickelte sich in der Zeit der harten Auseinandersetzung von Pietismus und Orthodoxie. Mit dem königlichen Beistand und doch den Angriffen der Orthodoxie ausgesetzt, etablierte sich der Pietismus an der Königsberger Universität. Die Vertreter der Orthodoxie waren vorwiegend die örtliche Pfarrerschaft, die besonderen Wert auf die litauische Sprache und Traditionen legte, und das kirchliche Konsistorium. Als J. J. Quandt von der Leitung des Seminars abgesetzt wurde, geriet das Seminar für die nächsten Jahrzehnte in die Hände der Pietisten. Unter dem Einfluss der pietistischen Professoren wurden viele Kulturschaffende angezogen, darunter auch der litauische Schriftsteller K. Donelaitis und der Historiker und Philologe G. Ostermeyer. Die Seminaristen leisteten aktiven Beistand bei der Übersetzung und Herausgabe in der litauischen Sprache der wichtigsten, vorwiegend kirchlichen Schriften, wie Bibel, Gesangbücher, und übersetzten die Verordnungen der preußischen Regierung. Schon in den ersten Jahren seiner Existenz hatte das Litauische Seminar einen großen Einfluss auf das geistige und kulturelle Leben der Litauer gemacht.
STRATEGIC CULTURE OF SAUDI ARABIA
Authors: BARDASHEVSKA Anastasiia
Published: August 2024

The publication analyses the impact of Saudi Arabia’s strategic culture on the formation of its foreign policy. The relevance of the topic is connected to the growing challenges in the field of international security associated with the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation, which has demonstrated fundamental changes in the modern system of international relations with a tendency towards multipolarity with mega-centres of power. Within the Middle East international political space, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia may become such a centre of power, one of the national interests of which is the desire to gain regional leadership. The article analyses the theoretical foundations of the concept of strategic culture and extrapolates these conclusions to the study of the attitude of the Saudi political elite to the use of force, as well as the tools for preventing and combating potential risks and threats to national security. Thus, through the prism of constructivism theory, the article outlines each of the main components of Saudi Arabia’s strategic culture, namely: the role of the country’’s strategically important geographical location, historical retrospective of the state’s formation, analysis of the perception of threats and tools for overcoming them, the state’s attitude to its enemies and allies in the international arena, and the factor of «soft power”.It is determined that the strategic culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is based on a high level of sensitivity to internal and external threats, which is the reason for the active militaristic policy of the state, rivalry for regional dominance with Iran and development of strategic relations with a strong ally, which historically has been the United States of America. At the same time, it should be noted that in order to achieve national interests in the turbulent international security environment, Saudi Arabia actively uses the soft power factor, which has a direct correlation with its national identity as an Islamic state.
SPORTS AND INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION: HOW QATAR AND SAUDI ARABIA UTILIZE SPORTS TO ENHANCE THEIR IMAGE
Authors: GRYSHUK Roman
Published: August 2024

Modern international relations contemplate the rise of sports as an effective instrument of foreign policy, enabling nations to enhance their global reputation and project soft power. This article aims to explore the sports diplomacy of Qatar and Saudi Arabia, focusing on their methods of building international reputation and raising the issue of sportswashing as a phenomenon. The foundation of the research is the analysis of official state documents, key sporting events, and recent news surrounding the development of these countries. The major research finding is that both countries use their substantial financial resources to advance their global image and economic diversification. Qatar emphasizes hosting high-profile events, developing sponsorships and partnerships, and investing in international sports entities, while Saudi Arabia focuses on attracting renowned athletes to its domestic league and using their image and fanbase. Key results indicate that Qatar and Saudi Arabia have significantly enhanced their reputation and image by hosting the FIFA World Cup and attracting famous athletes. Yet, another outcome is the rising concern about sportswashing, the concept under which Qatar and Saudi Arabia utilize sports to divert international attention from human rights violations or political problems. The article identifies countermeasures, including leveraging non-state actors, implementing specific regulations, and using boycotts and media campaigns. The work acknowledges the potential of sports diplomacy but underlines the need for solid responses from international actors to address sportswashing. In the end, this analysis contributes to a deeper understanding of the complexities and issues of sports diplomacy in contemporary international relations, offering insights into effective strategies, negative implications, and solutions to them.
THE PROBLEM OF MODEL ADEQUACY IN THE APPLICATION OF GAME THEORY IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Authors: MYKHAILIUK Oleksandr
Published: August 2024

The article considers the use of game theory in international relations and the risks associated with it. An analysis is made of the possibility of reflecting the same real situations using different game models with different connotations. The concept of the adequacy of the model in relation to the situation is considered, as well as the necessary logical stage of proving this adequacy and the risk of manipulative influence in the absence of such proof. Attention is paid to the phenomenon of the model itself and its relation to the real object of modeling.The opinion is argued about the need to prove the similarity before using the analogy as an argument for attempts to persuade on the basis of this similarity. The mechanism of manipulation is considered in which, by skipping the discussion of the adequacy of the model, it is automatically considered adequate, so the author of the model can impose his own forecasts on the consumer of information regarding the development of events, as well as his own subjective vision of the positivity of the results.As an example, two well-known problems in game theory are considered, actively used for modeling international relations: the Prisoner's Dilemma and the Chicken game. An example of modeling the same hypothetical situation using both games and differences in subjective perception of the same results, which are manifested in the choice of which of these games to use, is given. The opinion is given that although both games can be very useful in the field of international relations, when consuming information which incorporates these and other games, it is necessary to carefully check not only the author's forecasts regarding the development of events, but also the assessment of the positivity of the results in the model.
Impacto de los juegos predeportivos tradicionales y no tradicionales en la competencia motriz percibida y observada de escolares costarricenses
Authors: Salazar Pamela , Jiménez-Díaz Judith , Morera-Castro María , Piedra-Zamora Adriana
Published: August 2024

En variables como la competencia motriz percibida (CMP) y observada (CMO), se ha indagado cómo las intervenciones motrices pueden provocar efectos positivos, sin embargo, los efectos de los juegos predeportivos no tradicionales (en el contexto costarricense) han sido poco estudiados. Esta investigación tuvo como propósito determinar el efecto de los juegos predeportivos tradicionales (T) y juegos predeportivos no tradicionales (NT) sobre la CMP y la CMO en escolares de primaria costarricenses. Participaron voluntariamente 72 niños y niñas de cuarto grado de primaria, de dos escuelas públicas costarricenses. El grupo control (no realizó ningún tipo de tratamiento), los grupos experimentales se asignaron aleatoriamente a los siguientes tratamientos: (T), (NT), mixto (T y NT) y cada uno de los 3 grupos realizó 7 sesiones de 80 minutos, 1 vez por semana. Se evaluó la CMP utilizando la Escala Pictográfica de Percepción de Competencia en Habilidades Motrices para Niños(as) Jóvenes y la CMO se evalúo con la Prueba para el Desarrollo Motor Grueso (TGMD-2). Se encontró que los tres grupos experimentales mejoraron significativamente (entre mediciones) en las destrezas manipulativas, en comparación con el grupo control (F = 10.75; p = 0.001). Para las demás variables, no se encontró diferencias estadísticamente significativas (p > 0.05) entre los grupos y las mediciones. Se concluye que un programa de T, NT, o la combinación de ambos, propician mejorías significativas en la manipulación observada en esta población estudiantil de cuarto grado de primaria. Se recomienda introducir actividades de este tipo en las lecciones de Educación Física.