bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Preliminary research on formation of investment plan of a project in metallurgy
Authors: Mantsevich A. V. , Karmanovich A. V. , Mozgov S. A.
Published: November 2023

When creating new business processes, initiator of a business idea must comprehensively analyze new investment project from the point of view of its technical viability: technology, competitiveness, economic analysis. Therefore, customer of new projects at the pre-investment stage is to develop pre-project documentation and form a technical concept, budget, deadlines (comprehensive linear project schedule), which in the future, during the implementation of the project, will have minimal unaccounted deviations that are allowed by established world practice. For that purpose, initial data is required, which are formed based on the results of marketing research on products and technologies, equipment, services. Pre-project documentation is developed on the basis of preliminary studies on formation of the investment plan of the project. The article contains data on practical experience of OJSC “BSW – management company of “BMC” holding” of forming an investment plan of investment projects in industry in accordance with the current legislation of the Republic of Belarus. Mechanism of technological elaboration of investment project at the stage of formation of investment plan and pre-project elaboration is described in order to determine the need for investments (capital expenditures) at the decision-making stage and resources with sufficiently high reliability (accu-racy) without significant deviations of these parameters at further stages of detailed elaboration and implementation of the project. The method of investment plan forming, described in the article is established practice that has proven itself positively and is used by specialists of the enterprise to determine level of investment costs for new projects in industry, providing for construction of production facilities (construction, reconstruction), attributed in accordance with the classification according to SN 3.02.07‒2020 “Construction objects. Classification” to grades 1‒4 of complexity, in accordance with the current legislation of the Republic of Belarus.
The anti-staphylococcal activity of probiotic-contain gelatin and whey coatings on processed chicken breast
Authors: Manafi Leila , Mehrabi Ali , Mahmoudi Razzagh , Manafi Leila , Morasa Hajar Khedmati , Qajarbeygi Peyman , Alizadeh Ahad , Mahmoudi Razzagh
Published: November 2023

In the current study, processed-cooked chicken breast has been covered by edible coats of whey protein concentrate and gelatin containing _Lactobacillusplantarum_ and _Bifidobacteriumbifidum_ bacteria. Then, to evaluate the anti-staphylococcal activity of the coatings, the samples were contaminated with _Staphylococcus aureus_ (105CFU/g), and the population of _S. aureus_ was counted in the treated samples on the 1st, 15th, 30th, and 45th days of the storage period by surface culture method. Data were analyzed for statistical significance by analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the Kruskal-Wallis test. Generally, _S. aureus_ growth has increased with increasing the time on all treatments and control. However, coated samples with gelatin coats containing probiotics showed more anti-staphylococcal activity than control samples on days 1 and 15. Regarding the samples coated with whey protein, of course, on days 1 and 15 and only in the samples containing _L. plantarum_, the anti-staphylococcal effect was significant compared to the control. (p<05). While there was no difference in the antimicrobial activity of the types of coatings (gelatin/whey) containing_ L. plantarum_ on all test days (p>0.05), the inhibitory effect by the gelatin coating in the presence of _B. bifidum _was significantly higher on the 15th day (p<0.05).  Accordingly, it seems that using probiotics in edible coats may be a hopeful way to cover types of meat products, especially cooked processed meats.
Optimal Latency Compensator for Improved Performance of Teleoperated UGVs on Soft Terrains
Authors: Abubakar Ahmad
Published: November 2023

Bilateral teleoperation of low-speed Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) on soft terrains is crucial for applications such as space exploration. However, latency arising from transmission delays within the teleoperation system can hinder UGV maneuvering and performance. This paper investigates the impact of latency on the bilateral teleoperation of low-speed UGVs operating on soft terrains and proposes an optimal latency compensator to mitigate this impact for Lunar exploration. Specifically, we propose a genetic algorithm-based predictor framework to optimize the regularization parameters of a model-free predictor. This approach aims to enhance prediction accuracy, thereby improving the performance of the UGV in the presence of latency. Our study revealed a latency threshold of 0.72 seconds is critical for maintaining a stable UGV operation. Furthermore, the proposed predictor framework demonstrates the ability to compensate for the latency by at least 86% Mean Delay Compensation Percentage (MDCP), in contrast to the existing predictor which achieved around 51% for larger delay in the closed-loop teleoperated system. Finally, the developed predictor framework was experimentally validated to compensate for the delays in the teleoperated UGV designed for lunar exploration. The obtained results prove the proposed predictor is effective in compensating for the delays within a closed-loop teleoperated UGV. This effectiveness is showcased through improved performance and transparency.
Visualizing the Mind: A Deep Dive into Computer Vision and Psychological Phenomena
Authors: K Hemachandran , Rodriguez Raul V.
Published: November 2023

Discover how the dynamic combination of psychology and computer vision is changing our perception of how people think. This innovative partnership offers deep insights into the nuances of human perception and emotion in addition to technological breakthroughs. Discover the revolutionary potential of computer vision as it unravels the intricacies of images, offering a wealth of insights into human thought and feeling. Examine as Computer Vision evolves to mimic the complex mechanisms of human vision, from pixels to meaningful interpretation. This multidisciplinary investigation opens up new vistas, offering improved technology as well as a deeper comprehension of the psychological fabric that makes each of us unique.
Using a Health and Demographic Surveillance System to Assess Stillbirths Trends and Risk Factors in Siaya County, Kenya between 2008 and 2019
Authors: Ochieng Benard Omondi , Asuke Benard , Khagayi Sammy , Were Joyce , Nyothach Elizabeth , Hawi Sarah , Munga Stephen
Published: November 2023

INTRODUCTION: Every year, about 4 million stillbirths occur, most of which are in the developing countries. Although stillbirths are more prevalent in developing countries, they are least studied and hence their rates remain unknown. It is imperative to track trends and identify determinants of stillbirths to inform interventions.

METHODS: We used data collected by the Kenya Medical Research Institute’s Health and Demographic Surveillance System to analyze trends and risk factors for stillbirths in Siaya County, Kenya in the period between 2008 and 2019. The Health and Demographic Surveillance System’s staff collect data on pregnancy status for all women of reproductive age (13 - 49 years) twice a year. Once a pregnancy is registered, its outcome is monitored in the subsequent visits and the outcome type is reported. Using the pregnancy outcome records plus demographic and social attributes of the observed women, we calculated trend assessed risk factors for stillbirths using bivariate and multivariate analysis at 95% confidence interval.

RESULTS: In total, we analyzed 59,028 records out of which 1,250 (2.1%) were stillbirths. Across the years, the prevalence of stillbirths reduced from 3.69% to 1.77% from 2008 to 2019. The trend was irregular especially in Gem sub-County. Risk factors included mother’s age >36 years, having no formal education, living in Rarieda sub-County, low wealth index and year of pregnancy, particularly in 2008 and 2012.

CONCLUSION: A reducing trend of stillbirths suggest the existing interventions, mainly antenatal care clinic services, are effective. We propose working with the Community Health Volunteers to improve coverage of the antenatal care clinic services by sensitizing women on safe pregnancy and encouraging deliveries at the community level.
Is There Any Reason to Stay in Human Genetic Societies as Cytogeneticists?
Authors: Liehr Thomas
Published: November 2023

In this paper, I express my concerns that for about a decade, Human Genetic societies have ceased to represent the full field. Specifically, clinical and scientific data provided by (molecular) cytogenetics are practically ignored and not considered as topics that need attention at congresses, in professional politics, or in the education of young scientists or MDs. Simultaneously, Human Genetic society meetings have lost family support groups as regular participants. This trend suggests that the field, by focusing solely on high-quality research and diagnostics in the narrow field of gene mutations, may have chosen the wrong direction. I provide a draft letter in English, which may serve as an urgent distress signal to national and European societies of Human Genetics. They are urgently requested to reconsider their politics and to again consider chromosomes, banding cytogenetics, and molecular cytogenetics as topics worth presenting at meetings and educating young scientists about. Otherwise, Human Genetic societies may fade and disappear, as has already happened, for example, in Australia, where the field is now represented by Pathology.
Understanding Artificial Intelligence: What It Is and How It Is Used in Agriculture
Authors: Choi Daeun , Mirbod Omeed , Ilodibe Uchechukwu , Kinsey Steven
Published: November 2023

The primary goal of this article is to provide background knowledge and terms that frequently come up in other articles about AI as well as in general use. The target audiences of this series include the general public, Extension educators, and farmers who want to know more about AI systems and their applications. This series will help readers understand the opportunities that AI brings to agriculture as smart technologies continue to grow in the market. Written by Daeun Choi, Omeed Mirbod, Uchechukwu Ilodibe, and Steven Kinsey, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, October 2023.
Johne’s Disease in Beef Cattle
Authors: Stice Bridget , Wiggins Lindsey , Thrift Todd , Bittar Joao
Published: November 2023

The economic cost of Johne’s disease is substantial due to delayed establishment of pregnancy and even failure during the breeding season, reduced weaning weights, and loss or culling of cows before operations have recouped production costs. This publication aims to inform ranchers, ranch workers, Extension agents, cattle owners, livestock-agricultural students, and interested residents about important Johne’s disease facts. Written by Bridget Stice, Lindsey Wiggins, Todd Thrift, and João Bittar, and published by the Veterinary Medicine—Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension, October 2023.
Empowerment of The Village Forest Management Institution Baharu through Optimizing the Utilization of Bamboo in Foramadiahi
Authors: Baguna Firlawanti Lestari , Tamnge Fadila , Kurniawan Andy , Hadun Ramli , Nurdin Aqshan Shadikin , Marasabessy Much Hidayah
Published: November 2023

The lack of public in using bamboo is due to the absence of a market and lack of public. Optimizing the use of bamboo can help society increase an economic household. The aim of carrying out service activities is to improve the skills and abilities of the village forest management institution or LPHD Baharu in using bamboo as a basic material for crafts and being able to understand the concept of an independent community economy. The activity was carried out at LPHD Baharu of Foramadiahi in Ternate, North Maluku. Activities were carried out with the LPHD forest farmers group in Foramadiahi. The method used is socialization and training to process bamboo into crafts that have marketable value. All stages of activities were carried out well and supported by community participation. Some of the uses of bamboo in Foramadiahi are as house fences, braces (gata-gata), and support poles (house building materials/concoctions). Apart from that, bamboo can also be processed into various crafts and weaves. It is hoped that these activities can provide knowledge and skills for the community to develop the potential of bamboo in Foramadiahi so that it can help the community become an independent sub-district.
PENGARUH KEBIJAKAN DIVIDEN TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN DENGAN KUALITAS AUDIT SEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERASI
Authors: Najah Hikmah Wati , Atiningsih Suci
Published: November 2023

This research aims to empirically prove the effect of dividend policy on company value and audit quality moderating dividend policy on company value in manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2019 - 2021. The population is 195 companies. Of the 195 companies, only 110 companies met the research criteria. Research period 2019 – 2021 with observation data from 330 companies. The final sample was 174 with details of 58 companies with 3 years of observations after data outliers. Sampling used purposive sampling technique. This research is quantitative research using the linear regression method through the IBM SPSS 22 application. The results of this research are that dividend policy has a positive effect on company value. Audit quality has a positive effect on company value. Audit quality as a moderating variable strengthens the influence of dividend policy on company value.
Studying 3d modeling and prototyping in pre-professional classes with the help of the T-FLEX CAD program. Implementation of the project result in the form of an educational startup
Authors: Samylkina N. N. , Kashapova R. F.
Published: November 2023

The article continues the consideration of using the Russian computer-aided design program T-FLEX CAD to study 3D modeling and prototyping in pre-professional engineering classes, which began in the journal "Informatics at School" No 5-2022. The use of this program when performing an individual project is presented.

Practical works are offered that are aimed at creating a model and prototype of a respirator mask. The result of the works is the technical part of an individual project, which can be realized as an educational startup. When realizing the project as an educational startup, legal regulations, financing opportunities and other features of implementing such a project for continuing education are considered.

The material will be useful for teachers of informatics and technology working in engineering or information and technology classes, when teaching an advanced course in informatics or a special course in 3D modeling and prototyping.
Wastewater treatment systems based on plant-microbial fuel cells
Authors: Zhatkanbayev Ye. , Kurtibay К. , Zhatkanbayeva Zh. , Kayubaliyeva A. , Ussenova A. , Kappassuly A. , Turarbek Sh. , Sembaeva D. , Moldagulova Ye.
Published: November 2023

The article presents data on the current state of using combined engineered wetlands and microbial fuel cells and on the factors that provide wastewater treatment and power generation. Wastewater treatment is one of the energy-intensive industries, with most of this energy being used to supply oxygen from the atmosphere to biological reactors to oxidize effluent organic matter. Both classical and new water purification methods, including biological post-treatment, are used to increase the degree of purification and reduce energy losses. The simplest and most effective way is soil cleaning using the technology of irrigation and filtration fields, as well as wetlands.
Data are presented on plant-microbial fuel cells that perform wastewater treatment and are a way to generate electricity through microbiological oxidation of organic substances with oxygen. Fuel cells based on "Constructed Wetlands" sedimentary type, which received widespread use in recent years. Even though "Wetlands" have been widely used for wastewater treatment since the 70s of the last century, the modern use of Constructed Wetlands is an imitation of a swamp with aquatic plants, soil, and associated microorganisms due to the possibility of generating electricity in such systems.
Presented results of experimental plant-microbial fuel cells from plants (PMFCs) of various natures. As a result of the conducted studies of experimental systems with PMFCs, stainless steel, and graphite electrodes were selected, developing the highest potential, the optimal distance between the electrodes in the plant was determined, which was 10 cm and was established, that of plants more effective were plants of pistia, then rice and eihornia, which have a well-developed root system, the smallest indicators of the current generation were in the reed
Особенности кристаллизации эвтектического сплава 20.5 вес.% нафталина-79.5 вес.% о-терфенила
Authors: Покинтелица Е. , Щебетовская Н.
Published: November 2023

Терфенильные смеси в кристаллическом состоянии применяются как сцинтилляторы, люминофоры, фоторезисторы, сенсибилизаторы и др. Их структура и свойства во многом зависят от условий кристаллизации. Методом циклического термического анализа изучены особенности кристаллизации эвтектического сплава углеводородов о-терфенила (79.5 вес.%) и нафталина (20.5 вес.%). В результате проведенных экспериментов на эвтектическом сплаве было установлено, что горизонтальные плато, фиксируемые при нагревании, соответствуют температуре плавления (304 К) эвтектического сплава. Установлено, что слабо прогретые расплавы кристаллизуются изотермически при температуре ТS=298 К, лежащей ниже температуры плавления эвтектики ТL=304 К. На кривых охлаждения расплавов, ранее прогретых выше «критической» температуры Тс=314 К, не наблюдаются экзотермические эффекты, которые свидетельствовали бы об их кристаллизации. С увеличением времени изотермической выдержки метастабильного расплава либо времени пребывания расплава (без выдержки) в переохлажденном состоянии увеличивается длина плато плавления в последующем цикле, что свидетельствует об увеличении степени кристалличности образца. Предложена методика определения степени кристалличности η по продолжительности te изотермической выдержки переохлажденного расплава и длительности τL плавления. По этой методике вычислены константа скорости валовой кристаллизации Z и параметр Аврами n.
Анализ оценки степени засоления орошаемых земель Кармакшинского района Кызылординской области
Authors: Турсынбаева А.
Published: November 2023

В статье проведен комплексный анализ современного мелиоративного состояния орошаемых земель Кармакшинского района Кызылординской области, расположенных в нижнем течении реки Сырдарьи, изучены причины и степень засоления почвенного покрова. Территория Кызылординской области расположена на Туранской низменности. За последние полвека во всем природном комплексе произошли большие изменения в связи с уменьшением стока реки Сырдарья в регионе Аральского моря. В результате осушения Аральского моря в его Казахстанской части образовалась пустыня площадью 21,4 тыс. км2. В связи с этим, в целях дальнейшего развития орошаемого земледелия в этом регионе, возникла проблема детального изучения истории и современного засоления почв Кызылординской области. В этом случае возникает необходимость изучить качественные и количественные характеристики засоления почв.
Была проведена работа по составлению почвенной карты Кызылординской области. При создании карты использовались ГИС-технологии. При составлении почвенной карты проведено обследование почв Кармакшинского района. Кроме того, почвенный покров орошаемых земель Кармакшинского района Кызылординской области сгруппирован по типам засоления, описаны особенности их развития и распространения, а также рассмотрены пути улучшения почвенно-солевого режима орошаемых земель
The main features of ski tourism development in the territory of the Republic of Belarus
Authors: Hahina N. , Galay E. , Yarotаu A.
Published: November 2023

Ski tourism is a common form of tourism worldwide, generally associated with rural areas and activities in the snow. However, it is also offered as a tourist product in urban destinations in indoor and outdoor areas associated with sports. The conducted research considered the main features of ski tourism development on the territory of the Republic of Belarus, a country with a flat terrain character. The landscape-climatic and socio-economic conditions in eight ski tourism centers of the country are analyzed, and their specialization in the presentation of tourist products and the development of basic and specialized infrastructure are discussed. It is noted that the development of ski centers is associated with the popularization of active recreation, and amateur skiing. In the research, it has been determined that it is much more appropriate to examine ski tourism separately in mountainous and flat areas without making comparisons in terms of both landscape and orographic conditions. When the research findings are evaluated in general, it shows that the ski tourism in the Belarus destination is unevenly distributed and the highest density is in the influence area of the capital Minsk.
Adherence to Self-Care Behaviors in Hypertensive Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic Using the Modified Version of the Hypertension Self-Care Activity Level Effects Questionnaire
Authors:   Student Research Committee, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran., Shabani Mohammad Amin , Mirjani Mohammad Sina ,   Student Research Committee, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran., Raayaee Fateme ,   Student Research Committee, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran., Taheri-Kharemeh Zahra ,   Spirituality Health Research Center, School of Health and Religion, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran.
Published: November 2023

Background and Aim: High blood pressure is an important global healthcare concern, and its prevalence is increasing worldwide. Self-care practice is a cost-effective method in controlling blood pressure. This study aims to assess the adherence to self-care behaviors among hypertensive patients during the COVID-19 pandemic in Qom, Iran. Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive-analytical study with a cross-sectional design that was conducted in 2021 on 218 hypertensive patients in Qom City who were selected using a convenience sampling method. The data collection tool was a two-part questionnaire; the first part surveyed demographic characteristics, while the second part was the modified version of the Hypertension Self-Care Activity Level Effects (H-SCALE) questionnaire. Data analysis was performed in SPSS software using independent t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation test, and chi-square test. Results: The participants had a mean self-care score of 79.32. Among the self-care subscales, smoking exposure (90.1%), medication adherence (85.7%), healthy eating plan (42.8%), weight management (35.1%), and physical exercise (28.5%) showed the highest scores. Only patients with a university education demonstrated higher and more significant self-care scores. Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on hypertensive patients’ adherence to self-care behaviors in Qom. Considering the results, particularly in weight management and physical activity with the lowest scores, it is important to implement educational programs to inform hypertensive patients about the seriousness of the complications of the disease and encourage them to adhere to self-care behaviors.
Particularities of the political process in Uruguay (2004‒2020)
Authors:   Institute of Latin America of the Russian Academy of Science, Dabagyan Emil
Published: November 2023

The article analyzes some key features of evolution of the so-cial and political system of Uruguay, a small Latin American country that developed itself without any serious cataclysms (the only exception is the relatively short period of dictator-ship). Throughout the 19th century, the political arena was dominated by traditional parties - the National Party and the Colorado Party. Both political organizations pursued basically similar policies while succeeding each other in power. The two-party model existed for over 150 years, but gradually be-gan to erode. In the 70s of the last century, a third political force emerged in the form of the Broad Front. The coalition was at the top of power for 15 years, and then gave way to the opposition though through strictly legitimate means.
Monumental art in the context of historical memory: the fate of the works of Juan de Avalos in Spain and Paraguay
Authors:   Institute of the World History of the Russian Academy of Science., Grantseva Ekaterina , Kudeyarova Nadezhda ,   Institute of Latin America of the Russian Academy of Science
Published: November 2023

Monumental art is a special sphere of plastic art, a fusion of architecture and sculpture, which is closely related to the ideological guidelines of the era. In the second half of the 20th century. monumental art began to be expressed not only in individual sculptural and painting works, but also embodied in ensembles bearing the corresponding ideological qualities. Acting in synthesis with sculpture, architectural ensembles reflected the ideological content of the era and became an example of visual fixation in the public space of the key elements of the ideology of the ruling regime. One of the striking examples in the Ibero-American space was the Valley of the Fallen (el Valle de los Caídos) in Spain. One of the creators of this project was the Spanish sculptor Juan de Avalos, whose name became a kind of bridge connecting the monumental sculptural traditions of Spain and Latin American countries. When the Paraguayan dictator A. Stroessner visited the Valley of the Fallen, the complex impressed him greatly by the synchronization of the Spanish and Paraguayan ideological narratives. The result was an invitation from J. de Avalos to participate in the creation of the Victorious Peace Monument (A la Paz Victoriosa) in Paraguay. Turning to the sculptor’s work and the fate of his projects, one can see semantic parallels in the monumental sculpture of the authoritarian periods in Spain and Paraguay, as well as the metamorphoses occurring both with the works of J. de Avalos themselves and with the attitude towards them. The transformation of his Paraguayan sculptural group by Carlos Colombino created a new meaning in the Square of the Missing, and the monument itself, instead of the triumph and glory of the leader, paradoxically acquired a new decolonial meaning - the memory of the Indian peoples. In Spain, in debates about memory, the state of conflict becomes more important than memory itself, which cannot but cause concern for the future of the legacy of J. de Avalos in his homeland.
The Catholic Social Teaching as the Ideological Basis of the Sinarquista Movement in Mexico
Authors:   Institute of the World History of the Russian Academy of Science., Glazov Aleksandr
Published: November 2023

The article defines the place of the Catholic social teaching in the ideology of the National Synarchist Union, which was founded in May 1937 and served as the mass base of the counter-revolutionary and right-wing conservative movement in Mexico in the 1930s and 1940s. Considering society as a single organism that needs protection from all encroachments of leftist forces, the Sinarquists turned to be supporters of corporatism and cessation of class struggle. They believed that private property is the basis of human freedom and the means for practical realization of the principle of the common good. They also sought a fair distribution of national wealth, as well as to build a society of propertied and free people.
The Personality of Emperor Nikephoros Phocas and His Connections with Athanasius the Athonite
Authors:   Institute of World History of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Vankova Anna B.
Published: November 2023

The paper deals with the relations that connected the Monk Athanasius of Athos (be-tween 925 and 930 – the end of the 10th – † beginning of the 11th century) with the Emperor Nikephoros Phokas (c. 912 – † 11.12.969, emperor since 963), analyses the passages of the sources connected with the name of the founder of the Great Lavra, which contain any char-acteristics of the emperor. The comparison of these data with the data of Leo the Deacon and John Skylitzes is carried out. As a result of the conducted research the following conclu-sions are made. The emperor’s image that John Skylitzes and Leo the Deacon draw – the im-age of a warrior and a statesman – was supplemented with the information of hagiography, namely the Lives of Athanasius of Athos and his Typikon. The result was a three-dimensional polychrome image. The silence of Leo the Deacon and John of Scylitzes about the relationship between the monk and the warrior can be explained by the fact that their writings emphasized military and political history. We can trust the Typikon of the Monk Athanasius of Athos, which gives us the opinion of one of the two participants in this spiritu-al union, as well as the information from his Lives, which allows us to conclude that these two outstanding personalities had a close, albeit relatively short-lived, relationship that resulted in the creation of the Great Lavra, the oldest monastery on Athos today.
Ideas, Coins and Painters: Drawing of Coins and Seals in the Armenian Manuscripts of the 13th–16th centuries
Authors:   Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Akopyan Alexander V.
Published: November 2023

A systematic study of the Armenian manuscripts allowed us to identify in twelve Gospels created in the scriptoria of Cilician Armenia, Siwnik‘ and Vaspurakan from the mid-13th c. to 1592, images of gold coins and state seals. As prototypes for coin images, only gold coins from circulation were used — these were the Byzantine solidus of mid-10th — mid-11th cc., the dinar of Sultan Kay-Khusraw II, the Florentine florin, the dinars of Abu Sa‘id Ilkhanid and the Venetian ducat; but in Vaspurakan, lacking gold coins in monetary circulation during the 14th-15th cc., the images of gold coins were replaced by drawings of state Mongolian seals. The appearance of gold coins in the most important places of the Gospels is explained in Mkhit‘ar Gosh’s Lawcode (completed after 1184), in which gold coins, due to their pure nature, are interpreted in neoplatonical sense as a symbols of Christ’s divinity. A review of the discovered artistic tradition and its comparisons with synchronous traditions of illuminations allows us to indicate that it was in Cilician Armenia that real coins were first depicted, moreover, with such a degree of detail, which makes it possible to unambiguously determine their type. The identification of this artistic tradition significantly expands our understanding of the symbolic role of coins in medieval society.
Alexander A. Vasiliev and “Academic Trial”
Authors:   National Research University “Higher School of Economics”, Ivanov Sergey A.
Published: November 2023

The article is based on the correspondence received in 1930 by the Russian Byzantinist Alex-ander Vasiliev (1867–1953), who taught at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The letters in question were written at the time of the “Academic Trial” in the USSR or directly touched upon it. The letters from Vasiliev’s two sisters, who remained in Leningrad, are evasive, ap-parently because of censorship concerns, and say nothing about the way the wave of state repressions affected their family. Yet, Vasiliev got unambiguous information from two inde-pendent sources: 1) a Danish trade-union activist Edith Olsen who had visited the Soviet Un-ion and, upon return, passed to Vailiev the news from his friends in Leningrad; 2) an emigré law professor Alexandr Makarov who had met in Berlin with a colleague, a high-ranking and well-informed Soviet law professor Mikhail Pergament who obviously disliked what was go-ing on in Russia. From both sources Vasiliev learned that on the New Year Eve of 1930, the secret police (GPU) arrested his brother-in-law Dmitrii Khalturin, Vasiliev’s sister Olga’s husband. The police also came to his own apartment, where his other sister, Nadezhda, lived, with an arrest warrant for Vasiliev himself. This is how Vasiliev realized that there was no way for him to return to Russia.
One More Excerpt from Kallistos Angelikoudes’s Hesychastic Education? Editio princeps of Logos 15 Based on the Codex Barberini gr. 420
Authors:   Institute of World History of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Rodionov Oleg A.
Published: November 2023

In continuation of a series of publications devoted to the study of the literary corpus com-posed by the Byzantine hesychastic author Kallistos Angelikoudes in the second half of the 14th century, this article proposes a discussion of the problem of the existence in the manu-script legacy of this writer of the so-called “two books” – the Hesychastic Education and the Hesychastic Consolation. The author studies the manuscript tradition of the Discourses (Lo-goi) of Kallistos Angelikoudes and presents for the first time a critical edition of one of the Discourses preserved in the manuscript Barb. gr. 420, supposedly belonging to the corpus of texts that made up the book Hesychastic Education, and therefore not included in the collection commonly referred to as the Hesychastic Consolation and found in the Vat. gr. 736. In Logos 15, the author touches upon the important theme of the difference in essence and en-ergies in God, and, contrary to the opinion of some modern researchers, Kallistos Ange-likoudes strictly adheres to the Palamite interpretation of the doctrine of man’s participa-tion in God. Despite the fact that Kallistos touches on this issue in various of his writings, in theological and ascetic texts that can be correlated with the Hesychastic Consolation and Hesychastic Education, this problem is rarely considered with such completeness and clarity as can be seen in Logos 15 being published.
Sebeos’ History of Emperor Heraclius: An Attempt of Interpretation
Authors:   Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod, Vashcheva Irina Yu.
Published: November 2023

The paper deals with the problem of interpreting of one of the most enigmatic works of the early Middle Ages – the History of Emperor Heraclius written by the Armenian author – Bish-op Sebeos in the first half of the 7th century. The relevance of this study is determined by the fact that this complicated work almost has not been studied in historical-philological and cultural aspects. The complex approach proposed in the paper implies a combination of cul-tural and semiotic methods, which allow us to reveal the hidden meanings of this work and to try to understand the intents and the worldview of the Christian author of the 7th century. This historical work was a unique combination of “history” and “eschatological prophecy”. It organically weaves together purely historical stories with apocalyptic motifs. The result is a kind of historiosophic and at the same time political science essay about the author’s con-temporary problems and peculiar “challenges of contemporary times”, the main of which is the approaching end of the world. Many motifs (“change of world empires”, “possession of the Cross of the Lord”, “the last king of the world power”, etc.), which would become the leading ones in the historiography and theology of the Christian world, are heard in the text for the first time. The Armenians are presented as a “new chosen people” who have pre-served the true Christian faith.
Estimating market implications from corn and soybean yields under climate change in the United States
Authors: Beckman Jayson , Ivanic Maros , Nava Noé J. ,   United States. Department of Agriculture. Economic Research Service
Published: November 2023

The United States is one of the largest producers and exporters of corn and soybeans globally partly because of yields that are among the highest in the world. However, a changing climate could affect these yields, which could ultimately affect production and the availability of products for export. In this report, the authors estimate that U.S. corn yields could increase 3.1 percent and soybean yields could decrease 3.0 percent in 2036 relative to 2016, based on climate projections. These results are driven primarily by the increased frequency of periods of extreme heat and declines in precipitation in counties east of the 100th meridian part of the United States. These estimates are then used in a simulation model to explore the market implications from these yield projections, and those results indicate that these yield changes could affect U.S. production and ultimately trade. The estimated growth in U.S. corn yields increases corn production that could ultimately affect the amount of corn the United States has available to export. Holding yields in other countries fixed, the model indicates that U.S. corn exports increase 0.36 percent (the equivalent of $63 million). The decline in soybean yields decreases production, leading to a 1.17-percent drop in U.S. exports (the equivalent of $319 million) based on 2016 exports
СТРАТЕГІЧНЕ УПРАВЛІННЯ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЯМИ У СИСТЕМІ ПІДВИЩЕННЯ ОСВІТНІХ КОМПЕТЕНЦІЙ ПЕРСОНАЛУ
Authors: Трут Ольга , Хоменко Андрій , Твердоух Богдан
Published: November 2023

У статті проведено дослідження особливостей стратегічного управління організаціями у системі підвищення освітніх компетенцій персоналу. Встановлено основні завдання та принципи стратегічного управління організаціями в системі підвищення освітніх компетенцій персоналу. Виділено найбільш поширені методи, завдяки яким проводиться оцінка освітніх компетенцій персоналу. Виявлено фактори, що впливають на проведення оцінки освітніх компетенцій персоналу. Запропоновано цілі, що обумовлюють результати оцінки освітніх компетенцій персоналу. Визначено потреби у підвищенні освітніх компетенцій персоналу на основі результатів оцінки освітніх компетенцій персоналу. Подано головні етапи розробки системи підвищення освітніх компетенцій персоналу в контексті стратегічного управління організаціями та етапи впровадження системи підвищення освітніх компетенцій персоналу. Встановлено головні заходи, які варто вжити для забезпечення ефективності впровадження системи підвищення освітніх компетенцій персоналу.
ПЕДАГОГІЧНА ІННОВАТИКА У ПРОЦЕСІ ФОРМУВАННЯ ЧИТАЦЬКОЇ САМОСТІЙНОСТІ МОЛОДШИХ ШКОЛЯРІВ У НАУКОВІЙ СПАДЩИНІ АКАДЕМІКА ОЛЕКСАНДРИ САВЧЕНКО
Authors: ПЕТРИК Крістіна
Published: November 2023

У статті розкрито педагогічну інноватику методичної системи академіка Олександри Савченко з проблеми формування читацької самостійності молодших школярів. Висвітлено ключові позиції інноваційних поглядів української вченої на шляху розвитку національної початкової освіти та мовно-літературної освітньої галузі зокрема. Здійснено оцінку її внеску в створення нового покоління підручників з «Літературного читання» для учнів 2–4 класів на засадах методологічної цілісності, яку забезпечує врахування ідей розвивального навчання, культурологічна, українознавча, художньо-естетична лінія цього предмета. Представлено ключові ідеї об’єднання підручників з «Літературного читання» для молодших школярів у єдину методичну систему, цілісний комплект зрозумілі дітям, що сприяють розширенню їх читацького простору, мотивування до самостійної читацької діяльності, прививають любов до читання. Проаналізовано систему поглядів академіка О. Савченко щодо підвищення ефективності уроків читання в початковій школі у контексті запровадження комунікативного та особистісно-діяльнісного підходів. Висвітлено ідеї наукової діяльності відомої української вченої О. Савченко щодо необхідності цілеспрямованого формування засобами художнього слова морально-етичного і естетичного досвіду молодших школярів, залучення їх до глибокого сприймання прочитаного, співвіднесення свого «я» із поведінкою інших людей, формування читацької самостійності молодших школярів, уміння читати та самостійно працювати з текстами. Зроблено висновки щодо педагогічної інноватики відомої української вченої в освітньому процесі початкової школи та масштабності провідницьких ідей методичної системи підручників з «Літературного читання» академіка Олександри Савченко на формування читацької самостійності молодших школярів. Ця стаття має високий науковий і практичний інтерес для педагогів, науковців та всіх, хто зацікавлений у розвитку читацької самостійності здобувачів початкової освіти. Вона слугує важливим джерелом для досліджень у галузі педагогічної інновації та виховання молодшого покоління, сприяючи формуванню активних читачів і думаючих особистостей.
УДОСКОНАЛЕННЯ ВДУМЛИВОГО ЧИТАННЯ ЗДОБУВАЧІВ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ ПЕДАГОГІЧНОГО ФАКУЛЬТЕТУ
Authors: СУРЖУК Тетяна , БІСОВЕЦЬКА Людмила
Published: November 2023

У статті висвітлено проблему удосконалення вдумливого читання здобувачів вищої освіти педагогічного факультету. Дослідження спрямоване на розкриття практичного значення умінь читати ефективно. Підвищення якості читацької компетентності майбутніх учителів початкових класів сприятиме усвідомленій роботі з текстами різних типів і жанрів у цілому. Мета статті – проаналізувати, наскільки вдумливо вміють читати здобувачі вищої освіти, дослідити способи підвищення свідомості читання художніх творів. На підставі аналізу наукових поглядів подано визначення вдумливого читання. Схарактеризовано способи застосування низки розумових операцій, необхідних для оволодіння складним процесом читання та навичками усвідомленого читання: орієнтування в структурі тексту; розуміння його цілісного змісту, прихованого сенсу; запам’ятовування прочитаного; оцінювання достовірності тексту; уміння використовувати здобуту інформацію для різних цілей. Наукова новизна роботи полягає в тому, що у статті вперше досліджено удосконалення вдумливого читання здобувачів вищої освіти. Закцентовано увагу на таких читацьких уміннях здобувачів, які необхідні для методичної підготовки в галузі мовно-літературної освіти. Стисло окреслено моніторинг готовності здобувачів другого курсу педагогічного факультету Рівненського державного гуманітарного університету читати вдумливо твір сучасної дитячої літератури. Обґрунтовано потребу вдосконалення процесу вдумливого читання майбутніх учителів початкових класів під час навчання у закладі вищої освіти. Осмислення поглядів науковців, узагальнення методів опрацювання літературних творів для дітей, аналіз читацької компетентності здобувачів дозволили авторам визначити мету й розглянути способи удосконалення вдумливого читання здобувачів вищої освіти педагогічного факультету.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ СУЧАСНИХ МЕТОДІВ ВИКЛАДАННЯ У ПРОЦЕСІ ПІДГОТОВКИ ЗДОБУВАЧІВ ВИЩОЇ МЕДИЧНОЇ ОСВІТИ
Authors: ФЕДОРЧЕНКО Юлія
Published: November 2023

Високоякісна медична освіта є запорукою ефективної медичної допомоги завтрішнього дня. Важливим питанням сьогодення є зміна навчального підходу до більш практичного, що дає змогу підготувати висококваліфікованих медичних фахівців. Тенденція використання поєднаного формату онлайн-навчання з традиційною формою сприяє розвитку компетентності здобувачів освіти. Важливими факторами, які впливають на ефективність медичного навчання є рівень мотивації у студентів, соціальна взаємодія між студентом та викладачем, доступність електронної бази навчальних матеріалів, наявність зворотного зв’язку від викладача. Недоліками у сфері сучасної медичної освіти є нестача клінічних навичок серед студентів-медиків, що потребує інтегрованого підходу до клінічних проблем. Сучасні способи організації навчального процесу, такі як проблемно-орієнтоване навчання (PBL) та навчання, яке базується на обговоренні конкретних випадків (сase-based learning, CBL) мають важливе значення для підвищення потенціалу медичної освіти по всій країні. Система реагування на аудиторію (ARS) характеризується низкою переваг, такими як можливість здійснювати анонімне опитування, додавати запитання, залишати відгуки, поліпшувати уважність та активність здобувачів, зберігати дані для звітності та аналізу без встановлення програмного забезпечення. Модель навчання «перевернутого класу» змінює підхід вивчення лекційного матеріалу, забезпечуюючи активну соціальну взаємодію між викладачем та студентами. Впровадження дослідницьких методів у навчальний процес сприятиме посиленню наукових досліджень та покращенню дослідницького статусу вищих навчальних закладів. Використання інструментів штучного інтелекту (AI) у медичній освіті демонструє багатообіцяючу перспективу. Сучасні комп’ютерні технології дозволяють використовувати програмні додатки з метою розвитку критичного мислення у студентів, включачи Medscape, MediApp та інші. Впровадження модернізованих інтерактивних засобів та інформаційна компетентність мають вагоме значення у забезпеченні якісного навчального процесу у вищих медичних закладах.
ЕТНОКУЛЬТУРОЗНАВЧИЙ ПІДХІД ДО ФОРМУВАННЯ НАЦІОНАЛЬНОЇ САМОІДЕНТИЧНОСТІ МАЙБУТНЬОГО ФАХІВЦЯ ПОЧАТКОВОЇ ОСВІТИ ЗАСОБАМИ МОВИ
Authors: ДАНИЛЮК Оксана
Published: November 2023

У статті розглядаються актуальні проблеми виховання національної самоідентичності майбутніх учителів початкової освіти у процесі фахової підготовки засобами мови. Суспільно-політична ситуація, що склалася в Україні після Революції Гідності і дотепер, коли українська нація мужньо відстоює свої національні інтереси у жорстокій війні проти російської імперії, одразу поставила проблему національного виховання в іншому, глобальнішому ракурсі. Щоб успішно відстоювати і розбудовувати демократичну, правову і цивілізовану державу, необхідно, щоб її громадяни, насамперед представники інтелігенції, мали високу національну свідомість. І особливо це стосується вчителів початкових класів, які покликані закладати основи у вихованні палких громадян незалежної України, для яких головною метою життя має стати практична реалізація завдань розвитку національної державності, рідної культури. У статті розглянуто проблему впливу мови на формування національної культури особистості. Визначено, що одним зі шляхів національної самоідентичності виховання є етнокультурознавчий підхід до вивчення української лексики, під яким розуміють власне національну навчально-виховну систему, що сформувалася завдяки поєднанню народного, національного, загальнолюдського через зв’язок минулого з сучасним і майбутнім в історії народу. Анвалізуючи дослідницький матеріал, можна констатувати, що мова надає картині світу деякої специфіки, національного колориту, що пояснюється особливостями культури і традицій народу. Основними складовими національно-культурного виховання є оволодіння життєвим мовним мінімумом, правилами етики спілкування, образною системою мови, а також формування кращих рис характеру людини через мову. Мовне виховання – багатогранний і складний процес, метою якого є формування національно свідомої особистості з високим рівнем інтелектуальної і мовленнєвої культури, а засобом реалізації – багатовіковий досвід народного виховання.