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THEATER AND CINEMA: SOME TOUCHES FOR COMPARISON
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv Department of theatre Studies and actor craftsmanship, PATRON Iryna
Published: April 2024

The article analyzes the problems of correlation and comparison of Stage and screen arts; theater and film actor in the process of creating a play or film. With the help of a comparative analysis, conclusions were made about the differences and similarities that exiSt between theater and cinema in the Studied categories of time, space, acting and the viewer. Attention is drawn to theatrical convention and film reality. We have concluded about some differences and similarities that exist between theater and cinema in the Studied categories of time, space, acting and audience perception. Space and time in the cinema intersect, but will never be identical, because the action in the film is always a paSt action, and a theatrical performance is always about the present time. The basis of acting in the theater and in the cinema has common features, such as work with the body, voice, plaSticity, work on the character, work with the text. However, it has significant differences related to the presence or absence of the audience, the space of the stage in the theater and acting on camera, theatrical convention and film reality, etc. The viewer in the theater and the cinema can show and experience the moSt similar emotions, but the essential difference is that in the theater the viewer can really influence the performance, which is largely conditional, interact with the actors, while in the cinema he sees an image that he completely ignores, although it displays the image as realiStically as possible. Paradoxically, we can conclude that theater, although it involves living people in real space, has a very conventional artiStic Structure, while cinema, which is based on a moving “non-living” image and the illusion of reality, looks more realiStic for the viewer.
HOW TO FIND YOUR SCIENTIFIC INTEREST IN THE FIELD OF CULTURE AND ART
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv Department of Sociocultural Management, DYADYUKH-BOGATKO Nataliya
Published: April 2024

The main Student requeSts for finding topics for course, scientific, diploma theses were Studied. Depending on the specialty in different courses, every Student in the field of culture and art begins to think about what to write his term paper, theses for the conference, scientific component of the diploma thesis. There are many well-written bestsellers, some even in Ukrainian, about the basic rules of writing and finding topics. The article also examines the context and inter-contextual perception of how to find one’s circle of interests among all the diversity of scientific paths. It is explained why the selection of the Universal Decimal Classification code is important in the Study. The article recommends how to avoid fear of writing and the supervisor. The article recommends how to rely on your own experience, available material and analyze available sources and your own interests. Procrastination and hedonism in the artistic environment. The main Steps to writing a scientific research are outlined, how to avoid fear of writing. In the article is recommended to write down phrases related to the chosen topic, to read scientific topics: articles, abStracts. An overview of the moSt common reasons for poStponing the Start of writing a paper, what is «writer’s block» and how to deal with it has been made. It is recommended to work on small tasks in Stages, to constantly consult with the manager, to seek help and advice from outsiders. Knock and somebody open. By reporting to him, you will be able to track the gradual movement for yourself. The moSt importantly, do not pretend to be perfect in your search, because there is no perfect scientific work. The important thing is to Start writing. From the firSt paragraph to the second, from the goal to the plan, from the object to the subject, from the small to the big, from the simple to the complex. Write and you will definitely make some discovery for yourself. We will gladly welcome you to the scientific circle with a discussion in your approbation. Therefore, write about what is close to you, write about what intereSts you, write about what you noticed while rereading someone’s texts, whether it is currently relevant, or what you read in view of the current State of affairs, about what has changed and what you did not imagine, or perhaps predicted by previous researchers.
Administración y visualización de datos. Software: AGUAS-LABQUIAM
Authors: Lezcano César Adrián , Mace Julio César , Vázquez Francisco Antonio
Published: April 2024

En este trabajo se presenta el programa AGUAS-LABQUIAM v1.0 desarrollado como parte de las actividades del Laboratorio de Quimica Ambiental (LABQUIAM). La aplicación constituye un entorno grafico especialmente diseñado para la administracion de base de datos obtenida a partir del analisis de muestras ambientales (aguas, efluentes, etc) en forma sencilla. Permite además la visualizacion de arreglos de datos en un formato gráfico innovador, en forma de estrella, el que permite visualizar de manera rápida y a simple vista las características y variaciones de los parámetros seleccionados. Las muestras que se analizan en el Laboratorio de Quimica Ambiental provienen de la ejecución de los Proyectos Nº 372/97, 527/99, 687/02, 688/02, 007/05 de la Secretaria General de Ciencia y Técnica de la Universidad Nacional del Nordeste (SGCyT-UNNE) y de análisis de muestras aisladas realizadas por el grupo, como consecuencia de prestaciones de servicios a terceros. De esta manera se ven cristalizadas las aspiraciones y objetivos que inspiraron desde el inicio al equipo profesional y técnico del LABQUIAM para la presentación de la información científica particularmente en el estudio de Calidad de Aguas. El entorno de Programación es Visual Basic versión 5.0 y 6.0.
Una nueva especie de Melanophryniscus Gallardo, 1961 de Paraguay (Amphibia: Anuara: Bufonidae)
Authors: Céspedez Jorge Abel , Motte Martha
Published: April 2024

Se describe una nueva especie de Melanophryniscus integrante del grupo Melanophryniscus stelzneri propia de pastizales de localidades del centro del Paraguay. La nueva especie de Melanophryniscus es caracterizada sobre la base de su diseño y coloración, por el pequeño tamaño general, almohadilla nupcial ausente, por su robustez mediana y granulación de la piel.
Fauna vinculada a la vegetación reófila del Parque Provincial Moconá (Misiones, Argentina)
Authors: Chatellenaz Mario Luis
Published: April 2024

Se brinda información acerca de la fauna de moluscos, peces, aves y mamíferos registrados en dos tipos de vegetación reófila en el Parque Provincial Moconá (Misiones, Argentina). Un tipo de vegetación estuvo compuesto por comunidades de plantas submersas, principalmente podostemáceas, en tanto el segundo tipo, integrado por arbustos y árboles de pequeño porte, fue hallado en pequeños islotes rocosos. En total, se registraron dos especies de gasterópodos acuáticos, tres de bivalvos de agua dulce, seis especies de peces, una especie de mamífero y 13 de aves vinculadas a estas formaciones vegetales. Se proporciona una lista de las especies encontradas, descripciones de sus hábitat y los sitios del Parque donde se llevaron a cabo las observaciones.
Modelo teórico para determinar las limitaciones de la capacidad de un bucle telefónico por efectos diafonías next y fext bajo señales UIT-T. G992.1
Authors: Del Valle Eduardo E. , Scozzina Emilio Fabián , Valdez Alberto Daniel
Published: April 2024

En el mundo existen alrededor de 900 millones de líneas telefónicas que utilizan pares de cobre, es lógico pensar que la mayoría de los desarrollos para transmisión en alta velocidad estarán orientados a optimizar el plantel telefónico existente. Al respecto solo basta observar la evolución que han sufrido las recomendaciones para transmisión de datos con módems, lo que expone claramente Gorlaski (2000). Hacia 1990 las compañías telefónicas ya disponían de una amplia gama de sistemas de tipo x- DSL, para permitir el acceso de banda ancha del consumidor, esta necesidad se hizo mas evidente con la explosión de la internet y la inclusión nuevas técnicas de modulación, para trabajar sobre pares de cobre, un articulo de Henkel; Olcer; Jacobsen; Saltzberg (2002), plasma esta problemática. Hoy el acceso más común en banda ancha es los sistemas ADSL full y Lite normalizados UIT-T G992.1, ANSI TI 413 y UIT-TG992.2 respectivamente. Las capacidades de transferencias y velocidades máximas que desarrollan los accesos ADSL están íntimamente ligadas a las características bucle de abonado su operación y mantenimiento. Pero la principal causa de limitación de la velocidad es los efectos de las diafonías next y fext generadas por otros sistemas x-DSL, que operan sobre el mismo multipar telefónico según lo expuesto oportunamente por los autores Magesacher; Haar; Zukunft. (2000). La disminución de velocidad lo advierten los prestadores y usuarios comparando prestaciones de sistemas ADSL.
El rol de la disponibilidad de alimento en la reducción del tamaño corporal asociada al sustrato arenoso en Pelobates cultripes
Authors: Marangoni Federico
Published: April 2024

El tamaño corporal es el rasgo con mayor número de implicaciones en la vida de un organismo. Estudiar su variación ayuda a entender la evolución de otras características morfológicas y fisiológicas. Pelobates cultripes muestran una variación en el tamaño corporal, relacionada con una transición geológica de substratos hercínicos a arenosos, en el suroeste de España. Aquí, analizamos si esta variación puede ser explicada por la existencia de diferencias en la diversidad y abundancia de potenciales presas entre los dos ambientes. Encontramos 443 potenciales presas en el ambiente hercínico, identificadas en 11 órdenes y 3 clases, y 792 en el ambiente arenoso identificadas en 7 órdenes y dos clases. El índice de diversidad fue significativamente más alto en el ambiente hercínico; mientras el índice de dominancia fue significativamente más alto en el arenoso. En ambos ambientes dominaron Hymenoptera y Diptera, pero Coleoptera exhibió una mayor dominancia en el ambiente hercínico, en comparación con el arenoso. Además, encontramos presas significativamente más pesadas en promedio en el ambiente hercínico que en el arenoso. Esto podría sugerir que las diferencias en el tamaño corporal observado en P. cultripes, se expliquen por diferencias en la diversidad de alimento disponible y energía consumida. Sin embargo, consideramos necesario incrementar el tamaño de muestra de disponibilidad de alimento entre los dos ambientes estudiados en futuros estudios, como así también los métodos utilizados en la descripción de la dieta of P. cultripes, que permitan llegar a conclusiones más robustas.
Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes during the COVID-19 Infection in China: Data from a Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Lin Yingying , Chen Zhiwei , Wu Zhiwei , Xie Yongjin , Xie Li , Xiu Xiaoyan
Published: April 2024

Background: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) disease and maternal and neonatal outcomes. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study. This study analyzed 3615 participants from Fujian Provincial Maternity and Child Health Hospital Fujian Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital from November 1, 2022, to January 31, 2023. All pregnant women must provide a 24-hour nucleic acid test report when they are admitted to the hospital to deliver babies. Chi-square test and linear regression analyses were used to evaluate the risk of COVID-19 infection with the maternal outcome and neonatal outcomes. Results: Finally, 3615 patients were included in the cohort study. 549 (15.2%) were diagnosed with COVID-19 infection. The most common symptom is fever, cough, sore throat. 51 (9.2%) newborns had positive test results. In addition, the mother with COVID-19 infection were significantly associated with a higher rate of premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) and postpartum hemorrhage. Furthermore, a mother with COVID-19 infection was significantly associated with a higher rate of low birth weight infant (LBW) and macrosomia in newborns, higher rate of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), higher rate of intro-ventricular hemorrhage (IVH), higher rate of neonatal pneumonia, and a higher rate of aspiration of amniotic fluid and meconium syndrome (AAFMS) (all p < 0.05). Conclusions: This study proves that COVID-19 infection is a potential risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes. The COVID-19 epidemic continues, requiring targeted public health measures to reduce the infection rate in pregnant women and the poor prognosis of mothers and children.
A New Nomogram to Predict Spontaneous Pregnancy after Laparoscopy Combining Hysteroscopy in Women with Minimal to Mild Endometriosis-Associated Infertility
Authors: Luo Bin , Pei Tianjiao , Huang Xin , Huang Wei
Published: April 2024

Background: Endometriosis is common in reproductive age women, which contributes to infertility. This study aims to build a model including antimüllerian hormone (AMH) to predict spontaneous pregnancy within one year after laparoscopy combined with hysteroscopy in women with minimal to mild endometriosis-associated infertility. Methods: There were 220 women included in the study, and a generalized linear model was constructed. The women enrolled in the study were experienced symptoms of endometriosis, and underwent combined laparoscopy and hysteroscopy between January and September 2016. All participants were diagnosed with minimal to mild endometriosis following surgery. Results: The predictive power (sensitivity, specificity, area under the curve (AUC)) of the model for spontaneous pregnancy rate after surgery was measured and compared with the endometriosis fertility index (EFI). The AUC for prediction model of postoperative spontaneous pregnancy was 0.697 (95% confidence interval (95% CI): 0.626–0.768). The best cut-off point was 0.629 (sensitivity: 78.4%; specificity: 54.5%). While the AUC for EFI as the spontaneous pregnancy predictor was 0.573 (95% CI: 0.498–0.648). The best cut-off point was 7.5 (sensitivity: 42.3%; specificity: 74.8%). Conclusions: We suggest that laparoscopy combined with hysteroscopy may offer better fertility outcomes to patients with minimal to mild endometriosis-associated infertility. The nomogram visualized the points of variate in the generalized linear model may provide a simple and convenient method for clinicians in making decisions for individual patients.
Dynamics of Open States and Promoter Functioning in the appY_red and appY_green Genetic Constructions Based on the pPF1 Plasmid
Authors: Masulis Irina , Grinevich Andrey , Yakushevich Ludmila
Published: April 2024

Background: Although the role of dynamic factors in DNA function still remains unclear, research in this direction is a rapidly developing area of molecular biology. In this work, the genetic constructions appY_red and appY_green, based on the plasmid pPF1 and containing a fragment of Escherichia coli (E. coli) DNA with predicted promoter-like regions, are considered complex dynamic systems in which local sites of double helix unwinding, called open states, can arise and propagate. The purpose of the article is to show the existence of a connection between the dynamics of open states and the functioning of predicted promoters. Methods: We experimentally verified the functionality of the predicted promoters using a reporter vector. Using a reverse transcription reaction, transcription start sites were identified indicating the presence of two divergent promoters, one on each strand. In mathematical studies, a dynamic model was used that described open states as one-soliton solutions (kinks) of a system of nonlinear partial differential equations, and the influence of the torque Mτ on the dynamics of kinks was taken into account. Results: Fluorescence analysis of colonies of E. coli cells transformed with plasmid constructions showed that one of the two promoters is stronger than the other and that the strength of the promoters depends on the orientation of the fragment under study in the plasmid. On the other hand, using mathematical modeling, the energy profiles of genetic constructions were calculated and the kink trajectories were constructed. In addition, by studying the effect of torsion moment in model studies, we found threshold torque values at which the behavior of kinks changes dramatically: from oscillatory to translational motion. The minimum values of torsion moment required to initiate the transcription process were also assessed. Conclusions: A comparative analysis of the results of experimental data and model calculations showed a good correlation between the preferred starting points and the direction of transcription, which in turn confirmed the existence of a relationship between the dynamics of open states and the functioning of promoters.
Exploration of Imaging Genetic Biomarkers of Alzheimer's Disease Based on a Machine Learning Method
Authors: Wang Yuanfei , Wang Xitao
Published: April 2024

Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an irreversible primary brain disease with insidious onset. The rise of imaging genetics research has led numerous researchers to examine the complex association between genes and brain phenotypes from the perspective of computational biology. Methods: Given that most previous studies have assumed that imaging data and genetic data are linearly related and are therefore unable to explore their nonlinear relationship, our study applied a joint depth semi-supervised nonnegative matrix decomposition (JDSNMF) algorithm to solve this problem. The JDSNMF algorithm jointly decomposed multimodal imaging genetics data into both a standard basis matrix and multiple feature matrices. During the decomposition process, the coefficient matrix A multilayer nonlinear transformation was performed using a neural network to capture nonlinear features. Results: The results using a real dataset demonstrated that the algorithm can fully exploit the association between strongly correlated image genetics data and effectively detect biomarkers of AD. Our results might provide a reference for identifying biologically significant imaging genetic correlations, and help to elucidate disease-related mechanisms. Conclusions: The diagnostic model constructed by the top features of the three modality data sets mined by the algorithm has high accuracy, and these features are expected to become new therapeutic targets for AD.
Roles of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms of C3 Gene in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
Authors: Abudureyimu Shajidan , He Chunhui , Abulaiti Dilihumaer , Xie Wei , Airikenjiang Halisha , Qiu Haitang , Liu Mengjia , Cao Yan , Li Hui , Zhang Jian , Gao Ying
Published: April 2024

Background: This study aims to investigate the association between nine tag single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the C3 gene locus and the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) as well as lipid levels in the Chinese population, and to further explore the interactions between SNPs and environmental factors that may be associated with CAD risk. Methods: A case-control study was conducted to investigate the association between CAD and C3 gene polymorphisms in a hospital setting. The study consisted of 944 CAD patients with a mean age of 55.97 ± 10.182 years and 897 non-CAD controls with a mean age of 55.94 ± 9.162 years. There were 565 males and 288 females in the CAD group and 583 males and 314 females in the control group. TagSNPs in the C3 gene were identified by employing the improved multiplex ligation detection reaction (iMLDR) technique, and multifactor dimensionality reduction (MDR) analysis was utilized to investigate the C3 gene–environment and gene–gene interactions in relation to the risk of CAD. Results: Results of the polymorphism study indicated that the CC genotype of rs7257062 was more frequent in the CAD group compared to the control group (10.9% vs 7.7%), with a statistically significant difference (p = 0.009). Moreover, the TT and CC + CT genotype groups of rs7257062 in the CAD subgroup showed a significant difference in terms of serum triglyceride levels (2.326 ± 1.889 vs 2.059 ± 1.447, p = 0.019). Analysis of total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), apolipoprotein A (ApoA), and apolipoprotein B (ApoB) levels revealed no significant differences between the TT and CC + CT genotypes. Furthermore, no significant differences in serum lipid levels were observed between genotypes of the other SNPs. Multivariable logistic analysis, controlling for gender, age, body mass index (BMI), triglycerides (TG), TC, HDL-C, LDL-C, ApoA and ApoB, demonstrated that rs7257062 was still an independent risk factor of CAD (OR = 1.499, 95% CI: 1.036–2.168, p = 0.032). MDR analysis revealed that the rs7257062 interacted significantly with environmental factors such as smoking, diabetes, hypertension, BMI, and TG (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The rs7257062 variation of the C3 gene could be linked to both lipid balance and the risk of CAD. It is conceivable that the interplay between C3 polymorphisms and environmental elements could account for the etiology of CAD.
Harnessing earthquake generated glass and plastic waste for sustainable construction
Authors: Khurshid Fazilah , Günal Ayşe Yeter
Published: April 2024

On February 6, 2023 Türkiye witnessed two massive earthquakes of magnitudes 7.6 and 7.8 centred near Gaziantep Province. The aftermaths of the earthquakes were devastating. Thousands of people were dead under the rubble of collapsed buildings and millions displaced. The challenge was the disposal of tons of debris generated due to the destruction of structures and roads, and the construction of new buildings for relocation of displaced people. Not only being uneconomical, the disposal and new construction also became a major environmental concern. A solution to this problem lies in the constructive disposal of earthquake wastes i.e., the utilization of waste materials from debris generated after an earthquake in order to ensure its proper and beneficial disposition. The article provides a two problems one solution technique in this regard. Research techniques and outcomes of modification of glass and plastic waste in the industries for the manufacture of good quality construction materials and the subsequent use of these materials in construction are reviewed. Further analysis is carried out to determine whether the application of this knowledge in practical field ensures that both environmental and economical requirements are met.
Historical and comparative study of traditional and innovative trends in the musical culture of Russia and China
Authors: Chenyu Wang
Published: April 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the historical and cultural context of the development of traditional and innovative musical trends in Russia and China in a comparative aspect. An author’s survey of Russian and Chinese experts involved in the field of music is being conducted on the current state and key problems of state support and implementation of innovative music projects. The shortcomings and limitations that hinder the development of musical innovations and creative economy in modern Russia are revealed. Considering the experience of the leading countries - China, the USA and the EU, some countermeasures are proposed to improve the existing model of innovative development of the music industry in Russia.
On the stages of spread of traditional Chinese medicine in Russia
Authors: Lihua Ai
Published: April 2024

The article examines the historical stages of the spread of traditional Chinese medicine in Russia. It began at the end of the 17th century and in general can be divided into three stages. Our research has shown that many ordinary people and staff of medical institutions in Russia and China have made a great contribution to promoting the dissemination of Chinese medicine in Russia. The dissemination also depends on the relations between the two countries and their political conditions.
Towards understanding and halting legacies of trauma
Authors: Taylor William , Korobkova Laura , Bhinderwala Nabeel , Dias Brian
Published: April 2024

Echoes of natural and anthropogenic traumas not only reverberate within the physiology, biology, and neurobiology of the generation directly exposed to them but also within the biology of future generations. With the intent of understanding this phenomenon, significant efforts have sought to establish multi-generational legacies of experiences like stress, chemical exposures, nutritional impoverishment, and chemosensory experiences. From these studies, we are gaining new appreciation for how legacies of trauma come to be bequeathed to future generations. This review first outlines principles that merit attention in the study of multi-generational legacies of trauma. Next, it discusses causes and consequences that allow for such legacies to perpetuate across generations. Finally, we discuss silver linings of such legacies and how legacies of flourishing can be engineered. In summary, this review synthesizes our current understanding of the concept, causes and consequences of legacies of trauma and looks to opportunities to halt them.
Hypervigilance Strikes a Balance Between External and Internal Attention: Behavioral and Modeling Evidence From the Switching Attention Task
Authors: Wang Nan , Verschooren Sam , Vermeylen Luc , Grahek Ivan , Pourtois Gilles
Published: April 2024

Hypervigilance involves increased attentional scanning of the environment to facilitate the detection of possible threats. Accordingly, this state is mostly bound to external attention and as a corollary, it might be detrimental to internal attention and further affect attentional balance defined as the ability to switch dynamically between these two domains. In the current study, we aimed to address this question and induced hypervigilance in 49 healthy participants through the presentation of a task-unrelated aversive sound while they performed the switching attention task (SAT), which was previously devised to study attentional balance. The skin conductance response results, as well as subjective sound ratings, confirmed that the hypervigilance manipulation was successful. At the behavioral level, hypervigilance led to a more symmetrical balance between internal and external attention compared to the control and neutral conditions, where attentional control was asymmetrical, replicating previous studies. Moreover, using a drift diffusion model, we found that hypervigilance reduced the drift rate for internal repetition trials, suggesting that hypervigilance possibly caused an impaired shielding of internal attention.
An Alternative Framework for Non-Experimental Cross Sectional Mediation Studies: Associational Variable Analysis
Authors: Weems Carl F
Published: April 2024

Despite strong evidence of its logical and empirical problems, there remains a veritable eruption of mediational studies using non-experimental, cross sectional data (NECSD). At best, such studies can say little about true mediation and at worse create an inaccurate picture of the conclusions from the data. This paper overviews reasons to no longer frame NECSD studies as mediational and articulates reasons why it may continue despite solid reasons to stop. Associational variable analysis is introduced as an alternative framework to help articulate a more accurate depiction of findings. Articulation of the steps and examples of conducing the steps and framing findings is provided from an empirical data set. Associational variable analysis is an alternative conceptual framework drawing on the analytic techniques developed for mediation but provides a more accurate framework for the articulation of findings from NECSD studies with mediational type goals.
Suicide ideation severity and oculomotor avoidance of suicide-related stimuli
Authors: Sherifi Emilia , Rowe Megan , Armstrong Thomas , Stewart Jeremy Gordon
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Identifying variables linked to distinct suicide outcomes has long been among suicidology’s research priorities. Cognitive theories of suicide identify attentional processes that may vary for individuals at greater suicide risk. However, an overreliance on self-report and objective measures that are poor estimates of attention have led to mixed findings. Method: The current study utilizes eye-tracking with a novel passive viewing task to explore differences in viewing patterns for suicide- and neutral-image pairings, as a function of suicide outcomes. Young adults (N = 124, 83.9% women) were oversampled for recent suicidal thoughts and behaviours and completed a series of self-report questionnaires specific to suicide history, as well as relevant covariates prior to completing the eye-tracking task. Results: Multi-level modeling revealed that individuals with low to moderate ratings of past year ideation displayed a significant decline in the amount of time spent viewing suicide images as compared to neutral images over the course of the task (oculomotor avoidance). However, this same pattern was not seen among individuals with high suicide ideation, and specifically resolved plans and preparation. Furthermore, no differences were found between people with and without a suicide attempt history. Conclusion: These results suggest a suicide-specific disengagement bias among individuals high in suicide ideation, and more specifically resolved plans and preparation.
Scoping review of the first 25-years of Human Dimensions of Wildlife
Authors: Wallen Kenneth , Robinson Kerrick W. , Redmond Natalie T. , Shaw Kaitlyn E. , Vaske Jerry J.
Published: April 2024

The first volume of Human Dimensions of Wildlife (HDW) was published in 1996 with the goal to promote social research approaches and standards in fisheries and wildlife management. To describe and reflect on the empirical content of HDW, we conducted a formal scoping review of the journal’s first 25 volumes (1996-2020). Findings highlighted expected and unanticipated trends. First, most articles focused on wildlife-related issues in the U.S., and most authors were affiliated with U.S. institutions, but, since 2011, representation from Europe and Africa has increased. Second, game management species dominated HDW’s focus, though conservation and nongame topics have consistently increased over time. Third, a range of core theories and concepts were represented. Fourth, cross-sectional, quantitative, and survey research approaches represent the methodological core, but qualitative and mixed method strategies have increased. Overall, HDW has been successful in achieving the foundational goal.
Transcending the Boundaries of Human and AI Being: A Posthuman Study of Kazuo Ishiguro’s Novel Klara and the Sun
Authors: Chapai Udaya
Published: April 2024

This study critically examines the relationship between humans and AI beings in Kazuo Ishiguro's novel Klara and the Sun. The novel revolves around Klara, an Artificial being/Friend designed to provide companionship and protection to humans. What the AI being doesn’t have that humans have? What does it mean to care for humans by non-humans? In the novel, Klara (Artificial Friend/AF) protects and provides companionship to Josieher friend and owner. Klara challenges the anthropocentric notion of humanity. She experiences and expresses human qualities and capabilities that accentuate Klara on a human level. By providing typical human qualities - love and compassion, sympathy and empathy, nostalgia, etc. – to Klara, Ishiguro fulfills the gap between the world of humanity and the world of AI/AF beings.   This novel critiques such practices of anthropocentrism. Since the AI/AF beings exhibit supposedly human emotions; it transcends the setup boundary between them.  Drawing on the theory of posthumanism forwarded by Donna Haraway, Rosi Braidotti, and N. Katherine Hayles, this paper attempts to analyze how the boundary between humans and Artificial Intelligence entities is blurred. These critics create a nonhuman platform to give place and position to the ‘others’. Incorporating qualitative paradigm and interpretive technique, this paper analyses lines and ideas from the primary text to support the arguments. As a library research it uses secondary sources from various platforms. The paper further envisions a world where traditional binaries like human/non-human can be deconstructed.
नेपालका प्रमुख राजनीतिक दलका घोषणापत्र (२०७९) मा शैक्षिक सवाल
Authors: Gautam Dilli
Published: April 2024

प्रस्तुत लेख नेपालका प्रमुख राजनीतिक दलका घोषणापत्रमा शैक्षिक सवाल भन्ने विषयमा केन्द्रित छ । समान राजनीतिक दर्शन, सिद्धान्त, नीति र कार्यक्रममा आस्थावान मानिसहरुको स¬ङ्गठित समूह नै राजनीतिक दल हो । नेपालको वर्तमान संविधानले दलीय व्यवस्थालाई अंगिकार गरेको छ । लोकतान्त्रिक व्यवस्थामा राजनीतिक दलहरु देशको विकास र समृद्धिका लागि औपचारिक प्रतिस्पर्धी अभिकर्ताहरु हुन् । आवधिक निर्वाचन दलीय व्यवस्थाको अनिवार्य सर्त हो । दलहरु निर्वाचनमार्पmत सत्तामा पुग्ने र बाहिरिने गर्दछन् । निर्वाचन हुनुपूर्व आफूले चुनाव जितेर सत्तामा गएपछि दलले गर्ने प्रमुख कामहरुको फेहरिस्त नै निर्वाचन घोषणापत्र हो । वि.सं.२०७९ को प्रतिनिधिसभा तथा प्रदेश सभाको निर्वाचनमा नेपालका प्रमुख राजनीतिक दलहरु नेपाली काँग्रेस, नेकपा (एमाले) र नेकपा (माओवादी केन्द) हुन् । निर्वाचन प्रयोजनका लागि उनीहरुले तयार गरेका संकल्प पत्र, घोषणापत्र वा प्रतिबद्धता पत्रका आधारमा उद्देश्यमूलक नमूना छनौट विधिको प्रयोग गरी यो लेख तयार गरिएको हो । प्राथमिक तथा द्वितीयक स्रोतका यी सामग्रीहरुको अध्ययन गर्दा दलहरुका घोषणापत्रमा नेपालको शैक्षिक सवाल प्राथमिकतामा नपरेको र सबै दलका घोषणापत्रमा एकरुपता पनि नभएको देखिन्छ । तसर्थ सबै राजनीतिक दलहरुले आप्mना घोषणापत्रमा सिद्धान्त र व्यवहारमा एकरुपता कायम गर्ने र व्यवहारमा इमान्दारीपूर्वक कार्यान्वयन गर्न प्रतिबद्धताका साथ जवाफदेही रहनु पर्दछ भन्ने सुझावहरु औंल्याइएको छ ।
Utilisation of Open Educational Resources by Academics and Students among Nursing College in Siliguri Subdivision
Authors: Ghosh Gourab , Ghosh Roji
Published: April 2024

This study investigates the perspectives and utilization of Open Educational Resources (OER) among faculty members and students in five nursing colleges located in Siliguri sub-division. With a total sample population of 250, the research delves into the factors influencing OER adoption at macro, meso, and micro levels. Institutional policies, quality measures, licensing issues, and micro-level factors such as perceived usefulness and ease of use are analyzed. Additionally, the benefits of OER for academics, challenges in student efficacy, and pedagogical integration are explored. Recommendations are provided to maximize OER utilization through awareness promotion, professional development, and addressing adoption challenges, ultimately enhancing the quality and accessibility of education.
Fundamentals of the formation and management of agglomerations in rural areas of Russia
Authors:   Federal Scientific Center of Agrarian Economy and Social Development of Rural Areas – VNIIESH, Moscow, Russia, Avarskii Nabi D. , Alpatov Anton V. ,   Federal Scientific Center of Agrarian Economy and Social Development of Rural Areas – VNIIESH, Moscow, Russia
Published: April 2024

The article focuses on the basics of the formation and management of agglomerations in rural areas of Russia. The author’s formulation of the concept of «agglomeration in rural areas» is given. Criteria have been identified for the purpose of determining agglomerations in rural areas, the main of which include the population, the presence of a center or core of the agglomeration, the infrastructural community of municipalities in the agglomeration, the presence of agricultural production in the agglomeration, the presence of sufficiently dense buildings. Based on the criteria presented, the classification of agglomerations in rural areas is given. A model of the mechanism for managing the functioning and development of agglomerations in rural areas is presented. The main aspects of the implementation of the mechanism for managing the functioning and development of agglomerations in rural areas are substantiated, and a logical and graphical model of the phased implementation of the agglomeration management system in rural areas is presented.
Assessment of the state of dairy cattle breeding in Russia
Authors:   Russian University of Cooperation, Mytishchi, Moscow region, Russia, Tkach Alexander V. , Kaurova Olga V. ,   Russian University of Cooperation, Mytishchi, Moscow region, Russia, Maloletko Alexander N. ,   Russian University of Cooperation, Mytishchi, Moscow region, Russia
Published: April 2024

An analysis of the development of dairy cattle breeding shows that the number of cattle in the country is decreasing every year (from 19 793.9 thousand heads in 2010 to 17 488.6 thousand heads in 2022), including cows (from 8713.0 thousand in 2010 to 7734.7 thousand in 2022). At the same time, from 2010 to 2022, the gross milk yield in the country increased from 31 507.8 thousand to 32 983.7 thousand tons. The article identifies the features and contribution of various forms of management in milk production. The growth of gross milk production is ensured by increasing the milk yield of cows. Here, an important role belongs to government support measures that contribute to an increase in the average milk yield per cow. The current trends are typical for all regions of the country with highly developed dairy cattle breeding. In recent years, the ratio of the breed composition of the dairy cows has changed significantly, in 2010-2022 the share of Holstein cows increased by more than 50%. At the same time, a significant genetic potential in dairy cattle breeding remains untapped. The number of breeding animals in breeding farms is decreasing. At the same time, the import of breeding cattle is decreasing, and its breed diversity is also decreasing – from 7 to 5 breeds. Significant efforts are to be made both to increase the number of cattle in the country and to improve the quality of work with the dairy herd.
A conceptual model for managing the economic security of agricultural organizations
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Samara, Russia, Tatarovskaya Tatyana E. , Afanasyev Alexander V. ,   Povolzhsky Head Office, PJSC Sberbank, Samara, Russia
Published: April 2024

The components of the agricultural organization activity economic security management conceptual model are presented in the article in the context of the following aspects: purpose, objectives, management principles, factors, analysis methodology, control procedures, interpretation of results for decision-making and monitoring activities. Using the example of accounting (financial) statements of RUSAGRO Group and identified non-financial information about the company’s activities, challenges, threats and risks for economic security management are disclosed, and the agricultural enterprise under study economic security level is analyzed.
The concept of agricultural development in region with environmental constraints (based on the materials of the Republic of Buryatia)
Authors:   East Siberia State University of Technology and Management, Ulan-Ude, Russia, Dorzhieva Elena V.
Published: April 2024

The article examines the peculiarities of the development of agriculture in regions with ecological restrictions. A methodology for calculating the level of environmental restrictions is proposed and the grouping of the regions of the Far Eastern and Siberian Federal Districts on this basis was carried out. A model of the functioning of the agro-socio-ecological-economic system of the region has been developed, establishing the interrelationships and interaction of innovative eco-oriented agriculture with the economic, social and environmental spheres. A concept for the development of agriculture in the Republic of Buryatia has been proposed. Scenarios for its development in inertial and optimistic variants have been considered.
Cooperation as a tool for agricultural and rural development
Authors:   Arctic State Agrotechnological University, Yakutsk, Russia, Rodnina Natalia V.
Published: April 2024

The article discusses the problems of the functioning of agriculture in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). Despite the annual increase in financing of the agricultural sector for a decade, the region has seen a decrease in the number of cattle, the instability of the number of herd horses and reindeer is noted, quality indicators in animal husbandry are declining, the parameters of self-sufficiency of the region with food products, defined by Decree of the Head of the Republic dated December 11, 2018 No. 232, are not achieved. The purpose of the study, the author determined the need to change approaches, in particular, management tools and mechanisms. The necessity of developing cooperation in agriculture is emphasized. To solve this problem, it is necessary to improve legislation and regulation in the field of cooperation. Government support is needed. The development of cooperation today should become one of the priorities of state policy and a necessary factor for the sustainability and revival of Russian agricultural entrepreneurship as a whole.
Grain-product subcomplex of Crimea: prerequisites for improving inter-industry cooperation
Authors:   Crimean Federal University named after V.I. Vernadsky, Simferopol, Russia, Pavlunenko Liliya E.
Published: April 2024

The article considers the problems of the agro-industrial complex of the Republic of Crimea and substantiates the need for its reform. The author analyzes the structure of the grain-product subcomplex of the agro-industrial complex of the region, identifies the factors constraining its development. The resource potential of the republic is characterized. The problems of agricultural producers and possible solutions have been identified. Priority directions for the development of the flour and cereal industry are highlighted. The state of the Crimean market of cereal products is presented. The reasons for the uncompetitiveness of the products of local manufacturers have been established. The prerequisites and directions of reforming the grain production subcomplex of the Republic of Crimea are determined.
Problems of the social sphere of the village and personnel providing for enterprises of the agro-industrial complex
Authors:   Penza State University, Penza, Russia, Tuguskina Galina N.
Published: April 2024

The successful development of the agro-industrial complex and ensuring food security in Russia is impossible without qualified personnel who are called upon to solve these problems at the level of each region. The article analyzes the reasons affecting the supply of personnel in agro-industrial complexes using the example of the Penza region. The study revealed a steady downward trend in both the rural population and the number of people employed in agriculture in the region. The analysis showed that the main factors that have a negative impact on attracting personnel to work in rural areas are: poor housing stock in rural settlements; lack of opportunity to receive quality medical care; shortage of teachers in schools; insufficiency of cultural and leisure institutions; poor transport accessibility. It is concluded that changing the current situation, ensuring a comfortable standard of living in rural areas, thereby making work in rural areas attractive, especially for young professionals, is possible only through the joint efforts of enterprises of the agro-industrial complex, municipal and federal authorities.
Inteligencia artificial en la enseñanza del periodismo. Pautas para su aplicación en la asignatura de Investigación de Audiencias
Authors:   Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, García-Galera María del Carmen , Catalina-García Beatriz ,   Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Published: April 2024

Artificial Intelligence has found its place in the university environment and all its teaching staff must now be prepared for its development in the teaching they provide to their students. Training and recognition of the most appropriate applications has necessarily become one more facet to be assumed by the teaching staff. This paper presents part of "AI2", a teaching innovation project aimed at the Audience Research subject, included in the Journalism training itinerary. The objective is to apply different generative AI of text, video and images in the practical activities of this subject and in the teaching methodologies of the theory. Attention is paid, on the one hand, to the personalization of learning and, on the other hand, to the prediction of student performance and support for accessibility, two principles that must be taken into account especially by the teacher of this subject, whose fundamental characteristic is the combination of professional and research training. The characteristics of several AI applications are shown, which can also be used in other subjects related to Communication Sciences according to their identity features.
Explorando Wikidata para la investigación en Ciencias Sociales
Authors:   Arizona State University, Arroyo-Machado Wenceslao
Published: April 2024

This text underscores the importance of open resources like Wikidata for Social Sciences, providing access to data that facilitates research in social, economic, and cultural areas. In addition to describing the structure and operation of Wikidata, which uses an open, multilingual graph system to model complex relationships and make information accessible, the document also provides practical guidance on how to start using and accessing the data. Through case studies, it illuminates the potential of Wikidata in various research areas. While Wikidata offers vast possibilities for flexible and detailed analysis, it faces challenges of data integrity and bias. It is crucial to approach its use with a critical mindset and actively contribute to enhancing the platform.
A precarização do trabalho docente: trajetórias de lutas e resistências do magistério carioca
Authors: Plessim Vinicius Kapicius
Published: April 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar a precarização do trabalho docente, a partir das vivências de doze professoras que lecionam ou exerceram atividades na Escola Municipal Expedicionário Aquino de Araújo. A partir das entrevistas, as depoentes nos deflagram a constituição de uma profissão marcada pela insalubridade, à falta de infraestrutura material e simbólica, num ambiente de trabalho fadado à hostilidade de seu público. Como hipótese, acreditamos que esse corpo docente, atualmente, encontra-se desestimulado em desempenhar suas funções justamente pelas condições de seu campo de ofício. Acreditamos que este trabalho possa suscitar novas reflexões quanto à carreira docente e estimular professores a refletirem sobre as ações pedagógicas e formativas na escola, bem como exercer o seu poder de fala que luta e resiste neste cotidiano, além de reinventar todos os dias para que a sua careira não seja meramente solitária.
Beliefs in initial English Teacher Education: an interpretative study
Authors: Ribeiro Leandro , Senefonte Fábio Henrique Rosa
Published: April 2024

This qualitative case study aimed to explore the cognition (focusing on beliefs) of English teacher educators, from a state university in Paraná, about different aspects of initial teacher education (linguistic, theoretical and didactic-pedagogical knowledge). In this sense, teacher cognition is adopted both as a unit of analysis and as the theoretical foundation (BORG, 2003). For such purposes, a semi-structured interview with open questions was administered in the aforementioned context. Results reveal three dimensions: Linguistic Command (homogeneity, heterogeneity and expectations); Affordance (including agency, theoretical-methodological advancement, expectations in didactic-pedagogical and curriculum terms, identity factors, linguistic advancement and curriculum factors); and Hindrance (encompassing no agency; didactic-pedagogical factors; theoretical-methodological and linguistic gaps and physical and human factors). It is expected that this research can contribute to theoretical and methodological reflections in the scope of language teacher education, given that teaching practices are significantly based on the set of beliefs of individuals in such scenario.