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Non-detective space of the Spanish noir: “The Invisible Guard” by Dolores Redondo
Authors: Korzhukova E. S.
Published: June 2023

Spanish noir is only gaining popularity among the Russian audience, although it is quite famous in other countries outside Spain. Several works, mainly by foreign authors, studied this kind of black detective, certain features of the genre. However, in the context of the non-detective novel space of the works by the Spanish writer Dolores Redondo, such studies do not exist yet. That is why a comprehensive analysis of this phenomenon in the novel «El guardián invisible», 2013 («The Invisible Guard») from «Trilogía del Baztán» (Bastan Trilogy) seems to be relevant.

   The purpose of the study is to describe Spanish noir through the structural and analytical characteristics of the non-detective components of the genre.

   The research is based on literary, cultural and artistic analysis of the novel. The analytical base is not only the original text of the novel, but also a series of interviews by the author containing her interesting revelations. As a result of the research, it can be concluded that Spanish noir has left the boundaries of the classic detective story, thus turning into a kind of “regional” or “local” black detective story. Its integral elements are the inclusion of the plot space in a specific cultural and geographical context with its inherent historical, mythological and anthropological features, as well as an organic bond of the figure of the detective with this space. Non-detective features of the Spanish noir include representation of the way of life, traditions, beliefs, and the history of the place and its inhabitants. In non-Spanish readers’ view, Spanish noir not only immerses one into the world of an exciting mystical thriller, but also serves as a powerful cognitive impulse to study an unusual, non-stereotypical Spain in its historical and cultural diversity.
Identifying and interpreting euphemisms and dysphemisms in RFL classes (the case of political discourse)
Authors: Agafonova K. E. , Krotova T. A.
Published: June 2023

This article is devoted to the issue of the need to include in the course of Russian as a foreign language the work on the analysis of Russian-speaking political discourse, the issues of identifying and interpreting euphemisms and dysphemisms in the political discourse, in particular. Euphemisms and dysphemisms are widely used by Russian speakers in a variety of communication situations and speech genres, including political discourse, which makes the research devoted to the systematic description of their functioning in modern Russian-language communication and their place in the Russian language picture of the world urgent.

   The relevance of the present study is due to the need to integrate the results of cognitive and pragmatic research into the purposeful activities of the teacher of Russian as a foreign language to form the linguistic personality of a foreign student, capable of educational and professional activities in the conditions of multicultural dialogue.

   The paper deals with the formation of foreign students’ skills and abilities of discursive analysis of the Russian text, identification and interpretation of speech tactics and strategies, the strategy of dominance and resistance, implemented in speech through the use of euphemisms and dysphemisms, in particular. At high levels of proficiency in Russian as a foreign language B2-C1 these skills are a necessary element of the professional competence of humanities professionals. The choice of political texts as the material for the analysis is connected with the fact that for professionals in the humanities, in the field of international relations, in particular, political discourse is a significant sphere of official communication and professional interaction.

   The aim of the present study is to analyze the theoretical foundations for describing euphemisms and dysphemisms for linguistic and pedagogical purposes, and to develop an approach to creating learning materials aimed at building the skills and abilities of foreign students to recognize hidden meanings and tools of indirect communication in Russian political discourse.

   The use of the proposed approach helps to develop in foreign students the ability to analyze political discourse and to identify the author’s key and secondary intentions, as well as to improve the skill of operating political terminology and the selection of lexical and verbal means in accordance with the communicative situation and the communicative goals and intentions pursued. The authors relied on the works of domestic and foreign linguists and methodologists in their research. The sociocultural, competence and systemic approaches were used in the research, and the method of complex text analysis and descriptive method were applied.
Os dados pessoais como contraprestação nos contratos de consumo — a necessidade para a execução do contrato como fundamento de licitude do tratamento
Authors: Gordete Almeida Rui Filipe
Published: June 2023

Uma parte substancial da economia digital assenta, hoje, em fornecimentos (de conteúdos e serviços digitais) tendo por “moeda de troca” não qualquer valor pecuniário mas sim o fornecimento de dados pessoais. Essas relações de consumo, que o consumidor médio perceciona como “gratuitas”, foram recentemente reconhecidas e enquadradas no direito do consumidor: por um lado, na Diretiva 2019/770, transposta para o direito nacional pelo Decreto-Lei n.o 84/2021, de 18 de outubro, e, por outro, na Diretiva 2019/2161, que alterou, entre outras diretivas, a Diretiva 2011/83/EU, sobre os direitos dos consumidores, no sentido de assegurar a sua coerência com o âmbito de aplicação da Diretiva 2019/770, e que obrigou à alteração de diversos diplomas em matéria de consumo, designadamente a Lei n.o 24/96, de 31 de julho, ou o Decreto-Lei n.o 24/2014, de 14 de fevereiro.
Apesar do expresso reconhecimento destes modelos de negócio no seio do direito do consumidor, a doutrina e a soft law têm identificado vários pontos de conflito (e, para alguns, irresolúveis) com o Regulamento Geral sobre a Proteção de Dados, designadamente a dificuldade em encontrar um fundamento viável para assegurar a licitude do tratamento desses dados.
Não devendo o estudo de compatibilidade com o Regulamento Geral sobre a Proteção de Dados ser menosprezado, o presente trabalho procurará avaliar a eficácia com que o direito do consumidor tutela a vontade negocial do consumidor no momento da celebração desses contratos, e de que modo é que tal poderá contribuir para ultrapassar os potenciais óbices em sede de direito da proteção de dados pessoais, maxime através do preenchimento do fundamento de licitude da necessidade do tratamento de dados pessoais para a execução de um contrato em que o titular dos dados seja parte.
Notas sobre a culpa grave sob a ótica do seguro de responsabilidade civil de administradores comercializado no Brasil
Authors: Cavalcanti Jardim Mariana
Published: June 2023

Este artigo objetiva lançar luz sobre a reprodução irrefletida no Brasil nos clausulados de apólices de seguro de responsabilidade civil de administradores, o chamado seguro D&O, de dispositivo em que se exclui de cobertura atos cometidos pelos segurados com culpa grave. Para tanto, se esmiuça o tratamento da responsabilização civil de administradores e os deveres dos administradores de sociedades anônimas no ordenamento jurídico brasileiro, dedicando-se especialmente aos deveres de diligência, de lealdade, de evitar conflito de interesses e de informar. Passa-se ao exame do seguro D&O como mecanismo apto à alocação e gerenciamento de parte dos riscos das atividades do administrador para, apenas então, adentrar-se no estudo da culpa grave nos atos de gestão. Após um breve giro histórico sobre a gradação da culpa e a percepção do dolo e da culpa grave no âmbito do Direito Civil e Securitário brasileiros, reflete-se sobre a aplicação do conceito de culpa grave às apólices de seguro D&O.
Заметки ученых и путешественников конца XVII – начала XIX веков о Крыме и Крымском ханстве
Authors: Адаксина Светлана Борисовна , Мыц Виктор Леонидович
Published: June 2023

Представленный в публикации материал даёт возможность составить представление о постепенном накоплении сведений об истории Крыма с конца XVII – по начало XIX столетия. Имевшиеся знания в основном базировались на свидетельствах средневековых письменных источников. В ряде случаев конъюнктурность этих сведений очевидна. В первую очередь это касается: 1) неверных сообщений о завоевании Крымского полуострова Тамерланом (или его креатурой – Идигеем) в 1395 г.; 2) поголовным истреблением населения Каффы (и других городов) османами в 1475 г.; 3) утверждение на престоле в 1478 г. Мехмедом II Менгли I Гирея и признание Крымским ханством вассальной зависимости от Османской империи. Следует отметить, что до настоящего времени не обнаружен ни один документ подтверждающий эти ошибочные суждения.
Amazonas: Gaps in Tourism Entrepreneurship
Authors: Pantaleón Alex Javier Sánchez , Bueloth Martiza Revilla , Altamirano Fernando Rogelio Sánchez , Caro Omer Cruz , Román Carlos Aldea
Published: June 2023

Purpose: This research was carried out with the objective of identifying the gaps that exist for the development of tourism enterprises in Chachapoyas-Amazonas, Peru.
 
Method: We worked with a quantitative approach and a non-experimental design. The population was integrated by 241 micro and small companies, better known as Mypes. These are characterized by offering services such as accommodation, food, and travel agencies.
 
Results and conclusion: The survey was applied to a sample of 52 Mypes. As a main result, it was found that 44.2% of the internal factors represent a high level of difficulty. As a result, it is concluded that the gaps for these ventures in the province are wide, which prevents their successful development.
 
Research implications: This study revealed that administrative management represents a 40.4% average level of difficulty. This is interpreted as the problem in the organization and acquisition of roles in a company or venture.
 
Originality/value: Latin America also contributes to the Gross Domestic Product with 90% of entrepreneurial activity. Regarding the countries with the highest entrepreneurship record, the United States tops the list of the 10 registered as leaders.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Layoffs, Income and Social Protection of Workers in Indonesia
Authors: Wiryawan I Wayan Gde
Published: June 2023

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the effects of the pandemic on worker layoffs and income in Indonesia.
 
Method: An accidental sampling method was employed, using an online survey as the research tool.
 
Results and conclusion: The results revealed that COVID-19 has led to a considerable increase in worker layoffs and a significant decrease in income, particularly during periods of social distancing. The findings indicate that the rate of worker layoffs in Indonesia reached 15.6 percent. Regarding income, approximately 31.0 percent of workers reported a decrease of less than 50 percent, while 8.6 percent experienced a decrease of over 50 percent.
 
Research implications: The implications of this research highlight the importance of strict government supervision over companies in each region. It also emphasizes the need for community involvement to address these challenges by exploring new strategies that incorporate technology and seek alternative job opportunities, while still adhering to health protocols.
 
Originality/value: The findings of the study contribute to the existing body of knowledge by quantifying the extent of worker layoffs and income reduction in Indonesia. This information can be valuable for policymakers, government agencies, and organizations in formulating targeted interventions and policies to mitigate the negative effects of the pandemic on workers' livelihoods.
The Reflection of Educational Value in the Dexterity Fight Art of Garut’s Sheep
Authors: Sukmawan Sony , Indrowaty Sri Aju , Sahiruddin  , Azizah Siti Nur
Published: June 2023

Purpose: This article examines DFAGS from various aspects including religious, aesthetic, ethical, social, environmental, and cultural values.
 
Method: A qualitative approach with a field study design was used to assess the problem.
 
Results and conclusion: As a result, ethical and aesthetic values are demonstrated in the practice of competitions, animal care, and accompanying art instruments. The value of socio-cultural education and entrepreneurship is derived from the folkloristic function of performing arts as [i] the projection of thoughts and beliefs, [ii] uniting the collective in the same hope, and [iii] providing recreational facilities that have the potential to boost the community's economic sector.
 
Research implications: The study highlights the importance of cultural values and their impact on various aspects of society such as religion, ethics, social norms, environment, and entrepreneurship.
 
Originality/value: The study contributes to the literature on cultural products and their values by providing a comprehensive analysis of DFAGS from various perspectives.
Princes and Requirements for the Protection of Civilian Infrastructure from the Devastating Effects of Air Attack
Authors: Dementiiuk Heorhii , Iasechko Maksym , Kolesnichenko Sergiy , Polianskyi Kostiantyn , Basarab Oleksandr , Horbachov Kostiantyn , Yanenko Oleksanndr , Zaitsev Ihor
Published: June 2023

Objective: the solution of an important scientific and applied task - to reduce the level of destructive impact of air attack means on life support objects to the maximum permissible level and to create complex protection of life support objects from the destructive effect of air attack means of attack.
 
Theoretical background: considered and analyzed the use of air attack means and the destructive impact on civil infrastructure in the conditions of the Russian-Ukrainian war, tactical and technical characteristics, application options and priority. The principles and requirements for means of protection of civil infrastructure have been developed. The task of further research is defined.
 
Methodology: determined by a complex of scientific research tasks and carried out using: methods of system analysis, methods of numerical modeling.
 
Results and Discussion: may be useful:in the development of principles for the use of means of protection from the destructive impact of various means of air attack; in the development of new and improvement of existing methods of reducing the impact of means of air attack on critical infrastructure facilities to the maximum tolerable level.
 
Conclusion: the conducted research will make it possible to formulate scientifically based recommendations for ensuring the protection of critical infrastructure objects from the destructive impact of various types of air attack means.
 
Originality/value: increasing the degree of protection of critical infrastructure objects from air attack means with radar correlation-extreme guidance algorithms.
The Gender Policy of Ukraine: Considering the EU Experience
Authors: Lukianets-Shakhova Valentyna , Ganus Lyudmyla , Bryl Kostiantyn , Nehoda Yuliia , Rega Iurii
Published: June 2023

Objective: The research aims to establish patterns in the implementation of gender policy in the EU and Ukraine.
 
Theoretical framework: In recent decades, the problems of sustainable development caused by economic progress have intensified interest in gender policy. At the same time, the gender policy of some countries is far from ensuring equality between men and women. The lack of gender equality between men and women creates risks of lower quality and efficiency in the implementation of relevant management decisions. Therefore, the problem of formulating and implementing gender policy in the current environment is relevant and needs to be addressed. It is necessary to balance the interests of men and women and establish partnerships between them. To do this, it is necessary to improve the mechanisms for the formation and implementation of the relevant state gender policy, to accentuate gender parity, and to ensure equality of men and women in all spheres of public life.
 
Method: Comparative Analysis; Survey; Systematization, Generalization.
 
Results and conclusion: The survey found that 92% of women and 90% of men believe that women and men have equal rights. At the same time, 94.4% of women and 67.8% of men believe that there have been cases of gender discrimination. It has been revealed that 97.8% of women and 97.5% of men believe that women can be successful leaders of local communities, businesses, and political leaders. At the same time, 75.9% of women and 57.2% of men believe that the distribution of household responsibilities between men and women should be equal. It has been established that 14.1% of women and 18.2% of men have used gender stereotypes against others. According to the Global Gender Gap Report, the global gender gap was closed by 68.1% in 2022. At this rate of progress, it will take 132 years to achieve full parity, which is a slight four-year improvement over the 2021 estimate (136 years to parity). It was established that, based on a comparison of the results of 2022 with the results of 2021, the overall gender parity rate increased from 67.9% to 68.1%. It was discovered that Ukraine 2022 ranked 81st among 146 countries with a loss of 7 positions compared to the 2021 ranking. It is also worth noting that according to the health and survival sub-index, Ukraine ranked 37th, the educational attainment sub-index - 53rd, the economic participation and opportunity sub-index - 62nd, and the political empowerment sub-index - 100th.
The Problem of New Non-Standard Employment Forms: Analysis of Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Kolomoets Elena , Kuziev Islom , Hasoon Isama , Sreseh Saleh , Hussein Abbas Hameed Abdul
Published: June 2023

Purpose: This paper analyses challenges and opportunities posed by new non-standard forms of employment.
 
Method: Such employment forms have emerged in response to changes in the labor market and the need for greater flexibility in the workforce. However, they also pose challenges to workers, employers and policymakers, such as the erosion of traditional employment protections and the need to adapt social welfare systems to meet the changing needs of workers.
 
Results and conclusion: This paper argues that these challenges can be addressed through careful policy development that balances the need for flexibility with the need for worker protection. It explores the range of non-standard forms of employment, including part-time work, temporary work, agency work, self-employment and platform work, and the challenges each presents. It also examines the role of social partners, such as trade unions and employer organizations, in negotiating better terms and conditions for non-standard workers.
 
Research implications: The paper identifies several opportunities associated with non-standard forms of employment, such as increased entrepreneurship and innovation, more excellent work-life balance, and the potential for new forms of social protection.
 
Originality/value: This paper comprehensively analyses the challenges and opportunities associated with new non-standard forms of employment. It provides insights for policymakers, employers and workers seeking to navigate the rapidly changing labour market.
Dentes humanos avulsos no sítio raso Rio do Meio (Santa Catarina), como chegaram ali?
Authors: Gilson Simon-Pierre , Scherer Luciane Zanenga , Oliveira Rodrigo Elias
Published: June 2023

O presente artigo tem como objetivo apresentar os dentes humanos avulsos encontrados no sítio Rio do Meio, localizado na praia de Jurerê, em Florianópolis/SC. Em estudos pretéritos, o sítio foi definido como sítio funcional, com ausência de sepultamentos. Logo, a presença de remanescentes humanos é uma novidade para o assentamento. A série é composta de dezoito dentes decíduos e quatro permanentes, oferecendo base para uma reflexão inicial sobre o papel ocupado pelos subadultos em um sítio considerado de atividades específicas e os possíveis motivos pelos quais esses dentes estariam fora do contexto funerário. Atividades cotidianas e/ou tratamentos post-mortem do corpo humano estão sugeridos como elementos explicativos.
Educación y capacitación financiera para lograr la inclusión financiera
Authors:   Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Morales Carpinteyro José Cruz , López Moreno María del Socorro Enriqueta ,   Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Díaz Biffano José Luis Hugo ,   Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Huerta Ximil María José Lizet ,   Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
Published: June 2023

The need for financial inclusion in countries made up of people and households that have low incomes and that represent an important part of the population and the economies arises naturally due to the limited access to information sources and the inefficiency that the institutions of the financial systems maintain on the positive impact that allows reducing the inequality gap between the different sectors of society. On the other hand, the connection and access to financial market resources provides the opportunity to analyze the progress and possible challenges regarding access to the issue of financial inclusion. This work carries out a mixed, descriptive and correlational investigation, applying a questionnaire of 42 multiple choice items to a convenience sample of 100 users of financial services during May and June 2022, analyzing the variables: Planning, financial education, products and financial services, which to identify the degree of education, financial culture as well as the causes of financial exclusion so marked in Puebla. The data is processed with excel. Only some financial services of first-tier banking are known, options and investment management are unknown, banking is distrusted and the main source of resources are family and friends.
MODEL VALUE OF RESIDUAL STRENGTH OF CONCRETE ASPHALT PAVEMENT CONSEQUENCES OF SOAKING OF RAINWATER AND SEAWATER BY CONTINUOUS AND PERIODIC METHODS
Authors: Sitohang Oloan , Laia Asmirus , Manurung Edison Hatoguan , Puro Sarjono
Published: June 2023

High rain intensity and limited draninase capacity result in high waterlogging on the  road surface for a long time.   After dry inundation,  the pavement surface undergoes a bond between the aggregate and loose asphalt.   This loose condition, when crossed by vehicles,  causes cracks and holes so that the road is damaged.   In addition,     large-scale waterlogging can cause  groundwater located below the  soil surface to become saturated.  The research method  is an  experimental laboratory with the help of  descriptive statistics in analyzing data to find out an overview of the   characteristics of concrete asphalt mixture materials. Penelitian aims to: Knowing the relationship between variations in soaking  duration  to the  durability performance of  asphalt concrete mixtures, Evaluating differences in residual strength index values  due to  length soaking by using seawater and  rainwater  with continuous and periodic mrtode,  and Determining  the  relationship  model between the  Residual Strength Bonding of  the asphalt mixture to  time of soaking seawater and rainwater. The residual  strength bond value (IKS) is greatly influenced by  the  soaking time, where the  longer  the  concrete asphalt  issoaked, the significantly  lower   the  IKS  value. As for the Modelh the difference between the Residual Strength Index against the bath time is a polynomial model.
Lexical indicators of exaggeration and understatement of the time of the English language (based on the material of literary texts)
Authors: Gurkova Anastasiia Vladimirovna
Published: June 2023

The subject of the study is the exaggeration and understatement of the phenomenon in the modern English art text. The object of the study are nouns that act as a means of depicting an exaggerated and understated time continuum. The author examines in detail the semantics of such lexemes as second, minute, moment, year, hour, day, age and their changes within the framework of combinations with other lexical units, during which time intervals are stretched or narrowed. Special attention is paid to the presence of dictionary and author's phrases in the fiction text of the fiction genre, their quantitative calculation and analysis of the frequency of use. The novelty of the research lies in the search for new non-dictionary and author's phrases that are able to reflect time in terms of its exaggeration and understatement. Such an image of time affects the description of the hero, their actions, the characteristics of not only places, but also specific characters. A special flow of time in the context of a fiction genre literary text is caused by a different flow of the time continuum. The main conclusions of the study are the identification of a high frequency of the use of non-dictionary phrases for exaggeration and understatement of time, as well as a change in the meaning of dictionary phrases that are enclosed in the context of a dicteme that allows to expand the semantics of the proposed vocabulary combination of lexemes.
Experimental study of tribological characteristics of promising self-lubricating materials for high-speed friction units
Authors:   Omsk State Technical University, Raikovskiy N. A. , Kalashnikov A. M. ,   Omsk State Technical University
Published: June 2023

The paper considers a technique and a stand for experimental study of the tribological characteristics of materials for high-speed «dry» friction units that implement the «finger-disk» friction scheme. As a result of experimental studies, the tribological characteristics of traditional and promising domestic and foreign self-lubricating materials were determined. A significant dependence of the friction-wear characteristics of self-lubricating materials of high-speed «dry» friction units on the sliding speed has been established. At the same time, the best tribological characteristics in the entire range of sliding speeds from 10 m/s to 40 m/s correspond to the Kryolon-3 material.
Middle meningeal artery embolization for symptomatic chronic subdural hematoma in the setting of severe transfusion-refractory thrombocytopenia: A case study and review of literature
Authors: Morden Frances Tiffany Cava , Caballero Clark Gianni , Abella Maveric , Conching Andie , Gang Hannah , Noh Thomas
Published: June 2023

Background:

Surgical decompression for the treatment of chronic subdural hematomas (cSDHs) is irrefutably effective; however, its utility in managing cSDH in patients with comorbid coagulopathy remains controversial. The optimal threshold for platelet transfusion in cSDH management is <100,000/mm3, according to guidelines from the American Association of Blood Banks GRADE framework. This threshold may be unachievable in refractory thrombocytopenia, though surgical intervention may still be warranted. We present a patient with symptomatic cSDH and transfusion-refractory thrombocytopenia successfully treated with middle meningeal artery embolization (eMMA). We also review the literature to identify management approaches for cSDH with severe thrombocytopenia.

Case Description:

A 74-year-old male with acute myeloid leukemia presented to the emergency department with persistent headache and emesis following fall without head trauma. Computed tomography (CT) revealed a 12 mm right-sided, mixed density SDH. Platelets were <2000/mm3 initially, which stabilized to 20,000 following platelet transfusions. He then underwent right eMMA without surgical evacuation. He received intermittent platelet transfusions with platelet goal >20,000 and was discharged on hospital day 24 with resolving SDH on CT.

Conclusion:

High-risk surgical patients with refractory thrombocytopenia and symptomatic cSDH may be successfully treated with eMMA without surgical evacuation. A platelet goal of 20,000/mm3 before and following surgical intervention proved beneficial for our patient. Similarly, a literature review of seven cases of cSDH with comorbid thrombocytopenia revealed five patients undergoing surgical evacuation following initial medical management. Three cases reported a platelet goal of 20,000. All seven cases resulted in stable or resolving SDH with platelets >20,000 at discharge.
Spontaneous resorption of a convexity arachnoid cyst associated with intracystic hemorrhage and subdural hematoma: A case report
Authors: Hanai Sho , Yanaka Kiyoyuki , Aiyama Hitoshi , Kajita Michihide , Ishikawa Eiichi
Published: June 2023

Background:

Intracranial arachnoid cysts (ACs) are developmental anomalies usually filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), rarely resolving throughout life. Here, we present a case of an AC with intracystic hemorrhage and subdural hematoma (SDH) that developed after a minor head injury before gradually disappearing. Neuroimaging demonstrated specific changes from hematoma formation to AC disappearance over time. The mechanisms of this condition are discussed based on imaging data.

Case Description:

An 18-year-old man was admitted to our hospital with a head injury caused by a traffic accident. On arrival, he was conscious with a mild headache. Computed tomography (CT) revealed no intracranial hemorrhages or skull fractures but an AC was seen in the left convexity. One month later, follow-up CT scans showed an intracystic hemorrhage. Subsequently, an SDH appeared then both the intracystic hemorrhage and SDH gradually shrank, with the AC disappearing spontaneously. The AC was considered to have disappeared, along with the spontaneous SDH resorption.

Conclusion:

We present a rare case where neuroimaging demonstrated spontaneous resorption of an AC combined with intracystic hemorrhage and SDH over time, which may provide new insights into the nature of adult ACs.
Popularisation of Scientific Knowledge: Event Formats in Libraries of the Novosibirsk Region
Authors: Pleshakova Maria A. , Kalyuzhnaya Tatyana A.
Published: June 2023

The resourcefulness of the library event is examined within the framework of libraries’ capacity to participate in science-society communication. The library event is most often studied by researchers in the context of leisure activities. The concept of “leisure” is multifaceted, it includes such elements as play, recreation, entertainment, self-education, self-development, daily life etc. Leisure activities can be associated, both for the organizers and the visitors, with different motives and goals. The professional press often highlights the stimulation of reading activity, but also the desire to disseminate knowledge in a non-trivial way, the self-presentation of the library, the demonstration of its openness to the public, etc. In this context, traditional and new formats of work for libraries, new trends (e. g. comprehensiveness, eventfulness of events, etc.) are discussed. It is obvious that library event is an actively developing phenomenon, which requires theoretical reflection. The purpose of this article is to analyze the communicative resource of library events on the example of popular science events in the libraries of the Novosibirsk Region. The library event is considered as a level of direct communication, and its purpose is to provide patrons with leisure and intellectual communication. The research is based on the information materials presented on the official websites of public libraries. As a result of the study the following conclusions are obtained: the nature of popular science events is mostly event-based, but only large libraries are involved in wide-scale complex activities. Both science communicators and librarians are involved in the preparation of the events, using different formats. All popular science events held in libraries are in line with the deficit model of communication between science and society.
Practical synthetic method for amino acids derived diazo-ketones – shelf-stable reagents for organic synthesis.
Authors: Pendiukh Viacheslav , Yakovleva Hanna , Stadniy Ivan , Pashenko Alexander , Rusanov Eduard , Grabovaya Natalia , Kolotilov Sergey , Rozhenko Alexander , Ryabukhin Sergey , Volochnyuk Dmitriy
Published: June 2023

A novel approach for a safe generation of the diazomethane-contained organic solution has been proposed using a serial flow reactor. The productivity of the diazomethane generation has reached 0.45 mol/h. Several chiral diazoketones have been prepared in quantities up to 150 g through the reaction of diazomethane with mixed anhydrides, generated in situ by treatment of Boc-protected α-amino-acids with ethyl chloroformate. The synthesized diazoketones are crystalline sub-stances stable up to 110-142 °C and can easily be purified on silica gel and stored for a long term. The overall stability and availability on a large scale allow considering such diazoketones as promising bench-stable regents for the broad scope of applications. The quantum chemical studies show that the stability of diazoketones is probably connected with conjugation of the carbonyl group with diazo moiety. As an example of applicability: the reaction of diazoketones with concentrated HBr gives corresponding pure chiral α-bromoketones without additional purification was demonstrated.
Process Intensification of Metal Solvent Extraction Studies using a Miniaturized Solvent Extraction Plant
Authors: Aguirre Solano Juan Román , Mišković Sanja
Published: June 2023

This study examines the potential of a miniaturized solvent extraction plant (MSXP) to improve the efficiency and reproducibility of laboratory and pilot-scale metallurgical studies that typically require extended testing periods. The MSXP has been designed to replace conventional solvent extraction (SX) apparatus and aims to reduce start-up time, time to reach equilibrium, and overall test time. Two copper solvent extraction (Cu-SX) research campaigns were conducted to test the functionality, ease of operation, modularity, and reproducibility of the MSXP. The first campaign quantified the extraction efficiency and net copper transfer, while the second campaign operated the MSXP in a semi-continuous countercurrent flow configuration with three extraction and two stripping stages. The main variables studied in the first campaign are the number of stages (1─3), volumetric flow rates (O/A, 1─3), and organic phase residence time in the micro-contactor (0.7─2.4). The results demonstrate that the MSXP can work with very low stage efficiencies (48%), while achieving high copper recoveries (>90%). At the stripping circuit level, we show that the MSXP can operate at superior stage efficiencies (> 100%), with low copper recoveries (30─55%). The reproducibility evaluation also demonstrates high statistical confidence (<6% CV) in the obtained process values. The MSXP offers great flexibility in net copper transfer and can be used to benchmark and emulate a wide range of Cu-SX systems. Experimental Cu-SX campaigns can be run in about 60 minutes, while investing roughly US$1.4/h on reagents, which is significantly lower compared to typical campaigns that can last from days to weeks to reach reliable research outcomes and require about US$62/h for reagents. The potential of MSXP extends to more elaborate solvent extraction systems, specifically those designed to purify energy-critical elements like lithium, nickel, cobalt, or rare-earth elements. This study demonstrates the promise of process intensification approaches for improving the efficiency of laboratory and pilot-scale SX studies, which can help in reducing time, reagent, and energy consumption while improving the reproducibility of results.
Combating crises from below: Social responses to polycrisis in Europe
Authors:   Maastricht University
Published: June 2023

How can the convergence of multiple cascading crises create a broader disruptive reality of ‘polycrisis’ in society? How do specific social groups and communities develop purposeful responses to the distinctive forms of insecurity and suffering generated by an enduring polycrisis?  Through an exploration of multiple types of crises in a variety of geographical settings in Europe and the United Kingdom, the chapters compiled in this book offer fresh insight into how particular groups of people work to combat polycrises ‘from below’. Cumulatively, the chapters offer an interdisciplinary look at the notion of ‘crisis’ by considering how multiple kinds of crisis (ecology, health, economy, democracy, spirituality, etc.) intersect in concrete social settings to produce localized situations of polycrisis characterized by distinctive ‘geometries’ of crises within crises. The first segment of the book offers some novel conceptual approaches to the inter-disciplinary study of crisis politics ‘from below’. The second part offers a thematically cohesive series of case studies that shed light on the question of how different sets of actors in particular settings across Europe and the United Kingdom have engaged with entrenched polycrisis. The cases range from single mothers, migrants and gentrifying neighbourhoods on the one hand, to social movement activists and new age spiritualist groups on the other. Kai Heidemann (editor) is Assistant Professor of Sociology at University College Maastricht in the Netherlands
Introduction: Geometries of crisis and social action ‘from below’
Authors:   Maastricht University, Heidemann Kai
Published: June 2023

This is an introduction to a book about people's responses to experiences of social suffering and insecurity generated by intersecting crisis realities. The book explores the topic of crisis, which has been a consistent theme in the social and political sciences for a long time. The authors argue that crises are event-based, linked to critical occurrences or trigger points, and induce harmful or destructive changes to social systems. They also highlight the importance of subjective perceptions and meaning-making processes in crises.
Neighbourhoods in Transition: Gentrification, Identity, and Social Inequality
Authors:   Maastricht University, Moes Jeroen , Boreas Janna
Published: June 2023

In this chapter, we discuss how the geometry of crises plays out through the politics of gentrification and urban renewal in the case of Wittevrouwenveld, a neighbourhood of the southern Dutch city of Maastricht. Although the Netherlands has been characterised by a generalised rise in the overall standard of living, not all regions and communities have shared equally in this experience, and inequalities have been rising dramatically. Taking these socio-economic inequalities as a starting point, this chapter examines how cultural issues of identity and belonging in Maastricht have collided with the political and economic dimensions of contemporary and historical urban planning to generate 'vectors of tension' within local neighbourhoods. At the centre of this vector are agents of the regional and municipal government, long-time residents of the city, project developers, and a diverse array of 'newcomers', such as university students, cosmopolitan 'expats', and ethnic minority migrants. While some inhabitants welcome the city's urban 'renewal' plans, others are highly critical of these actions. We deconstruct how and where such tensions lead to collective action or (apparent) non-action. Overall, the chapter shows how hyperlocal tensions link to a broader geometry of global crises rooted in questions of inequality, identity, action, and inaction.
Estonia’s Patriotisms in Crisis
Authors:   Maastricht University, Melchior Inge , Moes Jeroen
Published: June 2023

This chapter discusses the "My Estonia Too" social movement and the crises facing Estonian society. The authors argue that Estonian patriotism is linked to intense insecurity from a history of occupation and a shrinking population. The rise of "My Estonia Too" in 2019, which is critical of the national order, is seen as surprising in the context of Estonia. The authors examine the factors that make the move's supporters feel insecure and the kind of security the movement aspires to. They analyze the rhetoric used by the action on social media and discuss the historical context of Estonian protests and independence activism.
Designing a Conceptual Framework for Industry 4.0 Technologies to Enable Circular Economy Ecosystem
Authors: Ejaz Muhammad Rahim , Hegedűs Dániel
Published: June 2023

The paper is aimed at developing an ecosystem that can be used within the domain of the circular economy on the foundation of Industry 4.0 technologies. The study emphasizes the importance of Industry 4.0 as a crucial element in the development of the circular economic ecosystem. The circular economic ecosystem is comprised of a business model, business strategies, and resources and capabilities supported by a circular economy framework. This study adopted literature review analysis and case studies as mythology to analyse and synthesize the latest trends and aspects developing within the framework of the circular economy. The major findings of this paper present a theoretical conceptual framework of a circular economic ecosystem that can be adopted at organizational level. The study also supplies a way forward for future studies in this research domain as there are several factors which are found but need to be explored.
Institutional Investors’ Preferences in Green Bonds and ESG Criteria: A Focus on German-Speaking Europe
Authors: Rozkov Deniss , Idema Hendrik
Published: June 2023

The aim of this paper is to study the influence of the current regulatory environment on the investment decisions of sustainability-oriented institutional investors within the German-speaking region of Europe. Through the use of a structured questionnaire, aimed at institutional investors, this paper presents detailed insights into the preferences of investors when purchasing green bonds, bonds that contribute to reducing or preventing adverse effects stemming from climate change. After analysing our sample of 179 participants, it is demonstrated that the credibility of a green bond is a basic prerequisite for an investor to purchase such an instrument. Additionally, the attractiveness of green bonds is influenced by financial factors such as tax incentives as well as the interest rate environment. Furthermore, this paper studies the influence of environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies on green bond investment decisions, where it is revealed that the environmental pillar is the most important for investors.
Violations of the Code in Argentina: analysis of promotions, advertising and labeling of commercial milk formula and complementary foods products
Authors: Gitz Evelyn
Published: June 2023

Breastfeeding has unique benefits for the child and the mother, and its decline may be one of the most significant mass phenomena in infant feeding. While there are several causes, standing out among them is the marketing practices of commercial milk formula (CMF) and commercial complementary foods (CCF). This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using qualitative and quantitative methodology, between August 2018 and August 2020. Regarding the promotion, advertising and labeling of CMF and CCF, none of the companies in Argentina at the time complied with the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes or the related laws in force in the country. The multiple forms of violation found emphasize the need to establish and strengthen monitoring and enforcement mechanisms to curb abuses by the CMF and CCF industry in Argentina, safeguarding the rights of mothers, families, and their newborns. Likewise, the Government must lead the political process and adapt its regulatory framework in terms of transparency and conflict of interest, as well as generate comprehensive and intersectoral public policies on the protection of breastfeeding.
Measuring Relative Worth of Antecedents of Investors’ Company and Market- Regulatory Linked Risk Perception in Equity Market: An RII Approach
Authors: Borah Navajit , Awungshi Yarso
Published: June 2023

Purpose: The focus of this study is to measure the relative worth of antecedents of perceived risk in equity market and contrast the same across socio economic characteristics.
 
Theoretical framework: Risk perception is crucial for equity investors as it influences their investment decisions. In this study the risk perception of the retail investors about the antecedents of risk, relative worth wise, was tried to be tested through13 antecedents grouped under two dimensions i.e., Company and Market- Regulatory Linked Information based on age and income groups.
 
Design/methodology/approach:  The study used descriptive design. 204 retail investors were surveyed from Jorhat, India. The Relative Importance Index (RII) and Kruskal- Wallis test were used to measure and compare the antecedents.
 
Findings: The study found that under Company-Linked Information, "Market share" and "Composition and fame etc., of Board of Directors of the companies" were the most and least influential antecedents. Secondly, "Further Public Offer" and "Trends in the Fluctuations in the price of Gold" were the most and least influential antecedents under Market-Regulatory Linked Information. Moreover, retail investors' risk perception significantly differed across three income groups under the Company -linked information.
 
Research, practical and social implications: The equity market investors, data analyst and academicians may be benefited by depending on more objectively carved out relative importance of the antecedents based on the findings of this study.
 
Originality/value: The value of the research lies in its endeavor to prioritize the antecedents that potentially impact the risk behaviour of investors, thereby facilitating informed decision-making.
Effect of the New Standard of Leasing (PSAK 73 Adopts IFRS 16) on Firm Value During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Nugroho Faiz Siraj , Gantyowati Evi
Published: June 2023

Purpose: This research aims to examine impact of high lease numbers based on PSAK 73 and PSAK 30 on firm value.
 
Theoretical framework: The PSAK 73 (IFRS 16 adoption) mandates the reclassification of operating leases as finance leases, leading to an increase in both assets and liabilities of the company. This change, coupled with the challenging economic conditions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, can lead into a potential decrease in firm's value.
 
Design/methodology/approach: The study uses purposive sampling of firms unaffected during the pandemic, such as food and beverage, agriculture, telecommunications, chemical, and pharmaceutical subsectors listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2017 to 2021 and multiple regression is used to test the hypothesis
 
Findings: The research findings suggest a positive relationship between the increase in lease amounts under PSAK 73 and firm value during the pandemic in Indonesia. Additionally, the study reveals a negative relationship between lease amounts under the old standard and firm value prior to the pandemic.
 
Research, Practical, & Social Implications: The implementation of PSAK 73 in 2020 is appropriate, it has a positive effect on firm value
 
Originality/value: The study’s originality is the impact of PSAK 73 on firm value in abnormal economic conditions that have not been done in previous research.