bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
MODELING OF ELECTRODYNAMIC PROCESSES OF MICROWAVE INSTALLATIONS WITH QUASI-RESONATORS FOR HEAT TREATMENT OF POST-SLAUGHTER MEAT SEIZURES
Authors:   Nizhegorodsky State University of Engineering and Economics, Voronov Evgeny V. , Novikova Galina V. ,   Nizhegorodsky State University of Engineering and Economics, Suslov Sergey A. ,   Nizhegorodsky State University of Engineering and Economics, Mikhailova Olga V. ,   Nizhegorodsky State University of Engineering and Economics, Prosviryakova Mariana V. ,   Russian State Agrarian University – Timiryazev Moscow Agricultural Academy
Published: October 2024

The aim of the work is to identify an effective design of radio sealed resonators with high intrinsic Q-factor and providing effective electric field strength by comparing the parameters of an electrodynamic system. Scientific tasks have been solved: to analyze the peculiarities of installations with ultrahigh-frequency power supply to quasi-resonators for heat treatment of meat raw materials in continuous mode; to develop digital models of quasi-resonators and to conduct computer modeling of electrodynamic processes of five modes in a coaxial resonator with a spiral inner cylinder; to develop a microwave installation with two resonators for heat treatment of raw materials. Computer modeling of quasi-resonators and modeling of electrodynamic processes in resonators was carried out in the CST Microwave Studio Suite program. The features of 13 installations with quasi-resonators have been developed and analyzed. The results of computer simulation of electrodynamic processes in a coaxial resonator with a spiral inner cylinder for five modes show that the main power is concentrated in an annular volume, and an increased concentration of the electric field is observed at the edges of the outer cylinder. To ensure a uniform distribution of waves, the average perimeter of the annular volume and the height of the cylinders are a multiple of half the wavelength. The volume of the coaxial resonator (0.205 m3 ) allows accumulating large energy in it (E is energy, I do not see the value in Fig. kJ/m3 ), and the losses due to conduction currents are small (the surface area of the resonator is 2.07 m2 ). The longitudinal components of the electric field strength (4–7 kV/cm) vary in different ways, in the inner cylinder and in the annular volume of the resonator, with a height of 0.765 m. The value of its own Q-factor has an order of up to 105. In coaxially arranged resonators, two features are implemented: if 101 there is a gap of no more than a quarter of the wavelength between the base and the shell of the cylindrical resonator, a standing wave is excited; the field strength of the traveling wave in the condenser part of the toroidal resonator is high enough (up to 15 kV/cm) and ensures uniform heating of the raw materials.
WINTER WHEAT OF DON AND MOSCOW BREEDING CENTERS AS SOURCE MATERIAL FOR SPRING WHEAT BREEDING IN TYUMEN REGION
Authors:   Northern Trans-Ural State Agricultural University, Loginov Yuri P. , Kazak Anastasia A. ,   Northern Trans-Ural State Agricultural University, Yashchenko Sergey N. ,   Northern Trans-Ural State Agricultural University
Published: October 2024

Since 2010, research has been underway at the experimental field of the GAU of the Northern Trans-Urals State Agrarian University to hybridize winter wheat varieties of Don and Moscow breeding centers with spring registered and collectible varieties. Valuable raw material was created, from which promising wheat lines were isolated according to a complex of economic signs. They are quite well adapted to the conditions of organic agriculture of the forest-steppe zone of the Tyumen region. Selection lines 137; 251; 309 24 from the hybrid combination Tulunskaya 1970s Rostovchanka and the 506 line from the hybrid combination Tulunskaya 1970s Moscow 39 exceeded the standard grade by 0.31–0.41 t/ha with a yield of the latter of 2.89 t/ha. In terms of early maturity, the highlighted lines are suitable for the conditions of the region, and in terms of grain quality they are at the level of strong wheat. Research with the resulting hybrids continues, seed reproduction has begun along the best wheat lines and cultivation technology is being developed.
MORPHOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS OF HONEY BEES OF THE BURZYAN DISTRICT OF REPUBLIC OF BASHKORTOSTAN
Authors:   Bashkir Scientific Research Center on Beekeeping and Apitherapy, Sattarova Aigul A. , Kaipkulov Ruslan N. ,   Bashkir Scientific Research Center on Beekeeping and Apitherapy, Sharipov Aglyam Ya. ,   Bashkir Scientific Research Center on Beekeeping and Apitherapy, Giniyatullin Marat G. ,   Bashkir State Agrarian University
Published: October 2024

The article presents the results of studies of honey bees of Burzyan district of Republic of Bashkortostan on morphometric parameters: cubital index and discoidal displacement. To determine the breed of bees, A.B. Kartashev's computer program "Breed by wings" was used. The data obtained indicate that in the studied apiaries, the purity of Burzian population of honeybee Apis mellifera mellifera L. was 75,5 %.
SDGs-centric approach to strategic planning of community development
Authors: ZAMKOVA Nataliia , MAKHNACHOVA Natalia , IVANCHENKO Halyna
Published: October 2024

The research of the community growth and the formation of strategies for their development in the context of an approach focused on achieving sus­tainable development goals have been conduc­ted. The problems of the sustainable community deve­lopment and their crucial understanding of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at all levels of management have been considered. The research is based on the hypothesis that taking into account the features of the Central Development Center approach to the strategic planning of the community development in Ukraine will lead to the improvement of sustainable development indicators at the current stage of the community growth and the sustainable development of Ukraine. Such research methods were used, as: assessment of qualitative, quantitative and social indicators, as well as methods of positional analysis, focus groups, diagnostic interviews, ex­pert assessments, measurement and comparison, system analysis and modeling. The basic concepts and components of sustainable development were analyzed. It has been proposed to define the features of the Central Development Center-cen­tered approach to the strategic planning of com­munity development. The role of intersectoral cooperation between local authorities, business and civil society in the context of achieving the SDGs was considered in detail. The article focuses on the integration of environmental, social and economic aspects into strategic planning, and ex­plores the problems and challenges faced by communities in implementing these approaches. The importance of building the institutional capa­city of communities for the effective imple­men­tation of the SDGs and their adaptation to the changing conditions of the post-war period was sepa­rately emphasized. Recommendations were given for improving the methods of monitoring and evaluating the SDGs achievement at the local level. It is substantiated that only in the presence of a high-quality strategy, joint efforts and mutual understanding of all stakeholders it is possible to achieve the goal of "rebuilding better than it was". It was emphasized that the reconstruction of the country should be carried out by joint efforts, on the basis of transparency, innovation and strategic vision. The leadership role of communities in the Ukrainian post-war reconstruction was defined, the significance of state regional policy and the Road Map adoption of decentralization, as well as the consideration of the need to achieve the sustainable development goals in communities, were revealed. The ranking of the sustainable deve­lop­ment goals for the communities of Vinnytsia was carried out
Unraveling the Maintenance of Southeast Asia Maritime Security; A Look into the ASEAN Maritime Outlook
Authors: Manullang Abel Josafat
Published: October 2024

The sea is an important engine of development for the growth of Southeast Asia. It has provided the states with new opportunities for growth and development. It is not surprising that many initiatives have been undertaken to leverage the vast sea in the region. Under Indonesia’s chairmanship, ASEAN’s focus towards the maritime domain was accentuated by the release of the ASEAN Maritime Outlook (AMO). This new addition to ASEAN’s maritime security instruments serves as a reference for upcoming endeavors on the field and to avoid duplication. Through using the qualitative research methods, the author seeks to explore the ways ASEAN has sought to maintain its multifaceted maritime security. Against that backdrop, apart from elaborating what the AMO has to offer, the author also unravels the strides ASEAN has taken in maintaining some dimensions to its maritime security. The aforementioned dimensions, referring to Christian Bueger, consisted of national security, human security, marine environment, and economic development. It is found how ASEAN’s effort to maintain maritime security is apparent in the initiatives done within its 3 pillars. Moreover, ASEAN also expands its effort by cooperating with actors outside of Southeast Asia in many aspects given the interconnectedness inherent to the sea. Based on the conclusion, it is recommended that ASEAN continues to prioritize and enhance its multifaceted approach to maritime security, building on the foundations laid by the ASEAN Maritime Outlook (AMO). ASEAN should intensify efforts to strengthen national security, human security, marine environment protection, and economic development through its three pillars: Political-Security Community, Economic Community, and Socio-Cultural Community. To further bolster these initiatives, ASEAN should deepen its cooperation with external partners, leveraging the interconnected nature of the maritime domain.
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Desa Kismoyoso, Ngemplak, Boyolali terhadap Pengelolaan TPS3R
Authors: Utomo Suryadi Budi , Wijayanti Alfina , Cahyaningrum Mustika , Handayani Nindya Pramesthi
Published: October 2024

Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk  memberdayakan masyarakat Desa Kismoyoso, Ngemplak, Boyolali dalam pengelolaan Tempat Pengolahan Sampah Reduce-Reuse-Recycle (TPS3R). Masalah sampah di Indonesia merupakan isu serius yang memerlukan penanganan efektif, terutama sampah rumah tangga yang dihasilkan dalam jumlah besar setiap hari. Desa Kismoyoso telah menerima hibah TPS3R dari Dinas Perumahan Rakyat dan Kawasan Permukiman Provinsi Jawa Tengah pada akhir tahun 2023, namun operasionalnya belum optimal karena kurangnya sinkronisasi antara pekerja dan Badan Keswadayaan Masyarakat (BKM) setempat. Kelompok 66 KKN Universitas Sebelas Maret, yang bertugas di desa ini pada periode Januari-Februari 2024, berupaya mengaktifkan kembali TPS3R dengan melibatkan tiga pekerja lapangan untuk mengumpulkan dan mengolah sampah menjadi kompos dan barang bernilai guna. Namun, beberapa kendala seperti volume sampah yang rendah dan kebiasaan siswa MI Muhammadiyah Kismoyoso yang membuang sampah sembarangan menghambat operasional TPS3R. Pendekatan yang digunakan meliputi sosialisasi pemilahan sampah organik dan non-organik kepada siswa kelas I-III serta inovasi produk dari sampah bagi siswa kelas IV-VI. Selain itu, Focus Group Discussion dengan tema "Pengembangan dan Penguatan Fungsi BKM dalam Pengelolaan TPS3R" yang melibatkan dinas terkait seperti Dinas Lingkungan Hidup, Dinas Perumahan dan Kawasan Permukiman, serta Dinas Kesehatan Boyolali. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan kesadaran siswa akan pentingnya pemilahan sampah, serta keterampilan dalam memanfaatkan sampah anorganik menjadi produk bernilai guna. Diskusi kelompok terarah juga berhasil membentuk kerjasama antara dinas terkait, perangkat desa, anggota BKM, dan pekerja TPS3R, serta penambahan relawan TPS3R dari masyarakat setempat. Diharapkan dengan adanya peningkatan kerjasama dan partisipasi masyarakat, pengelolaan TPS3R di Desa Kismoyoso dapat berjalan lebih efektif dan berkelanjutan.
Analisis SWOT Pemberdayaan Kelompok Sadar Wisata Di Desa Benan Kabupaten Lingga
Authors: Syuzairi Mohammad , Akhirman Akhirman , Adel Jack Febriand , Jalal Abdul , Wulandari Kiki
Published: October 2024

Desa Benan di Kabupaten Lingga memiliki potensi wisata alam yang besar dengan pantai berpasir putih, air laut yang jernih, dan lingkungan yang asri. Namun, pengembangan desa wisata ini belum optimal karena berbagai kendala, seperti minimnya kompetensi dan pengetahuan pengurus Kelompok Sadar Wisata (POKDARWIS) dalam mengelola dan mempromosikan destinasi wisata, serta keterbatasan infrastruktur. Program pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kapasitas dan kompetensi POKDARWIS serta mengoptimalkan potensi wisata Desa Benan melalui pendekatan partisipatif. Metode yang digunakan dalam program ini melibatkan pelatihan dan workshop yang mencakup pengelolaan wisata, pemasaran, dan hospitality, diikuti dengan pendampingan lapangan untuk membantu POKDARWIS menerapkan ilmu yang diperoleh. Kegiatan diawali dengan survei awal untuk mengidentifikasi kebutuhan dan potensi wisata, diikuti oleh pelaksanaan pelatihan, pendampingan, monitoring, dan evaluasi secara berkala untuk menilai keberhasilan program. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa peran dan fungsi POKDARWIS di Desa Benan masih jauh dari optimal. Masalah utama yang dihadapi adalah kurangnya program pelatihan dan penyuluhan, minimnya koordinasi dengan pemerintah daerah, serta keterbatasan infrastruktur. Analisis SWOT mengidentifikasi kekuatan Desa Benan, seperti keindahan alam dan letak geografis yang strategis, serta kelemahan dalam infrastruktur dan kompetensi pengurus POKDARWIS. Peluang untuk pengembangan wisata sangat besar dengan dukungan kebijakan pemerintah dan potensi ekonomi lokal, namun ancaman seperti persaingan dengan destinasi lain dan kerusakan lingkungan harus diatasi. Kesimpulannya penting peningkatan kapasitas dan kompetensi pengurus POKDARWIS, perbaikan infrastruktur dasar, dan strategi promosi yang lebih efektif untuk mengembangkan potensi wisata Desa Benan.
Students' Preferences Regarding Scientific Clubs at the Faculty of Economic Sciences of the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn
Authors: Barańska Weronika , Kubica Natalia
Published: October 2024

The purpose of the research was to comprehensively discuss the areas of scientific interest of students in the various majors at the Faculty of Economic Sciences at UWM in Olsztyn and to identify what activities they find most useful. The research was conducted by a diagnostic survey method using a questionnaire sheet. The survey shows that the scientific clubs at the Faculty of Economic Sciences correspond to the interests of students. Moreover, students indicated that the benefits and activities offered by the clubs are attractive and in line with their expectations. The activities provided by these organizations enable them to develop and achieve the goals they set while participating in the study clubs. The results of the study may contribute to the preparation of a better offer of scientific clubs at the Faculty of Economic Sciences at UWM in Olsztyn so that it is attractive and meets the needs of students of different majors as well as possible.
Lithogeochemistry of upper precambrian terrigenous rocks of Belarus. Communication 1. Bulk chemical composition, general features and anomalies
Authors: Maslov A. V. , Melnichuk O. Yu. , Kuznetsov А. B. , Podkovyrov V. N.
Published: October 2024

The first of two publications is devoted to the lithogeochemical features study of the pilot collection of the Upper Precambrian sandstones and siltstones samples, selected from four boreholes: Bogushevskaya 1, Bykhovskaya, Lepel 1 and Korminskaya (Belarus). This article analyzes the general features of their bulk chemical composition and shows the possibilities and limitations for further reconstructions. It has been established that the Riphean and the Vendian rocks included in the pilot collection, visually identified as sandstones, are actually quartz, feldspathic-quartz and arkose varieties with different cement types. The Vendian “siltstones” in their geochemical characteristics correspond to coarse- and fine-grained siltstones and, to a greater extent, mudstones with a predominance of illite, as well as various admixtures of berthierine, kaolinite and smectite. Considering the trace elements enrichment factors of these rocks a number of dissimilarities were identified, caused both by the source rocks composition and sedimentary environments changes. The data point position of the studied samples on the Zr/Sc–Th/Sc diagram suggests that the composition of all the Riphean and the Vendian rocks is dominated by first sedimentation cycle material. This suggests that the lithogeochemical characteristics of the rocks of the pilot collection quite correctly reflect similar features of the source rock complexes and can be used to reconstruct the paleogeodynamic and paleoclimatic factors that controlled the accumulation of the Riphean and the Vendian sedimentary sequences of Belarus.
Expressions of the solenovian early oligocene crisis on the northern shelf of the Eastern Paratethys
Authors: Patina I. S. , Gorkin G. M. , Postnikova I. S.
Published: October 2024

The results of regional structure studies of the Solenovian deposits of the Eastern Paratethys Early Oligocene Rupelian Stage are presented. The geological structure and paleogeographic conditions that existed in the basin during the Solenovian time were refined on the base of complex interpretation of geological and geophysical materials. A spatial picture of the Eastern Paratethys sea level drops consequences during a series of regressions in the Oligocene period is traced. Shelf areas were periodically drained, which is reflected in the erosional unconformities structure and buried river incisions. It has been established that the most significant was the regression of the Late Solenovian time with a relative sea level drop amplitude of more than 500 m. As a result, a pronounced unconformity surface complicated by river cuts was formed inside the shelf part of the Maikop seismic complex. Erosion ledges and landslide bodies formed on the slopes, and basin-fill complexes accumulated in depression parts.
Augmenting Clinical Insights with Computing: How TalkBank has Impacted Assessment and Treatment of Speech and Language Disorders
Authors: Bernstein Ratner Nan
Published: October 2024

Our purpose is to highlight the contributions of TalkBank initiatives to improved understanding of clinical impairments in adult and child speakers and examine remaining challenges and proposed solutions.We review the origins and development of TalkBank initiatives that have targeted a wide array of typical and atypical child and adult populations. In particular, we discuss how such sets of data have given rise to evaluation and validation of traditional measures used to appraise spoken language performance. The durable contributions of AphasiaBank and CHILDES archives are already evident in a body of published research that has re-evaluated, refined and reconceptualized how we evaluate and set therapeutic goals for speakers with expressive speech and language impairments. More recent archival initiatives, such as PhonBank and FluencyBank, are also making impacts. Beyond improvements in basic and applied science in communication development and disorders, archival data are also being used to test and improve accessibility for communicatively impaired speakers. TalkBank has transformed how research in communication disorders is conducted. It no longer relies on small, unshared research ventures that enable limited clinical impact or follow-up research inquiries. Rather, it has enabled large-scale, more generalizable research more likely to spur further research and enable more rapid translation to clinical practice.
Optimized Spectral Clustering Methods For Potentially Divergent Biological Sequences
Authors: Matar Johny , Khoury Hicham El , Charr Jean-Claude , Guyeux Christophe , Chretien Stephane
Published: October 2024

Various recent researches in bioinformatics demonstrated that clustering is a very efficient technique for sequence analysis. Spectral clustering is particularly efficient for highly divergent sequences and GMMs (Gaussian Mixture Models) are often able to cluster overlapping groups if given an adequately designed embedding. The current study used spectral embedding and Mixture Models for clustering potentially divergent biological sequences. The research approach resulted in a pipeline consisting of the following four steps. The first step consists of aligning the biological sequences. The pairwise affinity of the sequences is computed in the second step. Then the Laplacian Eigenmap embedding of the data is performed in the third step. Finally, the last step consists of a GMM-based clustering. Improving the quality of the generated clustering and the performance of this approach is directly related to the enhancement of each one of these four steps. The main contribution is proposing four GMM-based algorithms for automatically selecting the optimal number of clusters and optimizing the clustering quality. A clustering quality assessment method, based on phylogenetic trees, is also proposed. Moreover, a performance study and analysis have been conducted while testing different clustering methods and GMM implementations. Experimental results demonstrated the superiority of using the BIC (Bayesian Information Criterion) for selecting the optimal GMM configuration. Significant processing speed improvements were also recorded for the implementation of the proposed algorithms.
Manipulated Notions of Islam Regarding Women: An Analysis of The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis under Islamic Feminism
Authors: Hafza Arshad  , Azam Sarah
Published: October 2024

This research attempts to examine the suffocated lives of women in Afghanistan in the novel, The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis under the lens of Islamic Feminism presented by Fatema Mernissi in Islam and Democracy. Islam has given all the fundamental rights to women. Despite being under the protection of men, women ought to have their own individuality as both genders shall stand equal for their deeds on the day of judgement. This research identifies the manipulated notions of Islam regarding women in the respective novel through the framework of Islamic feminism. The theory emphasizes that Islam allows women to celebrate their femininity, but the misinterpretation of Quranic verses has misled Muslims into believing otherwise. Thus, the research contributes to the struggle of identifying Afghan women's rights within the outside and domestic sphere which have been demolished by men, with the aid of Islamic feminism. In The Breadwinner, Taliban’s agenda is to set a religious narrative that women are submissive and they should be confined inside the four walls. In contrast, the reality is entirely opposite as Islam provides equal rights to both sexes on human grounds.
On the Issue of Long-Term Credit between East and West
Authors: Konečný Čestmír
Published: October 2024

Among the issues that are often the subject of international conferences in recent times is the issue of the development of economic relations between the East and the West. However, individual aspects of the entire complex of problems of this kind are solved in practice with an intensity that no one would have expected, which concerns both socialist countries and the majority of developed capitalist countries. Experience so far indicates that it is not an immediate, outright temporary phenomenon; the matter apparently has a deeper and more serious meaning. This results mainly from the analysis of the specific conditions of the process of developing economic relations between the East and the West.
In the economic sphere, the dynamics of the development of relations between the East and the West is most evident in the area of ​​foreign trade. It can be said that until recently, operations on other economic sections of relations between the two groups of countries were mainly limited to securing "ordinary" foreign trade operations. Long-term financial operations or operations of a licensing nature are almost impossible in this area. they did not exist and were subject to sharp foreign exchange and commercial political restrictions. Foreign trade was also affected by strong restrictive measures, etc., for a long time, even in such a way that exports to socialist countries were subject to an embargo for a large part of civilian products. This practice reached its peak in the first half of the fifties.
Societal Conditions of the Policy of Nonalignment
Authors: Mates Leo
Published: October 2024

The policy of non-engagement arose in the period after the Second World War as a response to the beginning process of creating two antagonistic blocs. The very label given to her by her protagonists defines her negatively, i.e. as a policy of non-participation in groups, military pacts or political blocs. Whatever language we use the term always contains a negation or non-participation in these creations of the Cold War.
This has led many analysts and politicians to regard non-alignment as a kind of peaceful neutrality for the policy of tactics between the centers of individual blocks or for efforts to maintain the same distance between individual blocks (equidistance). This opinion on the policy of non-engagement obviously did not always stem from a misunderstanding or superficiality, but often from a deliberate underestimation of this policy or an effort to disparage it.
This fact needs to be particularly emphasized, because one of the main methods of combating the policy of non-alignment during the Cold War was the effort to hide the goals and content of this policy with a veil of obscurity or to distort them. In this regard, bloc-oriented propaganda has made significant efforts for many years and has also achieved certain results in various directions. One of them was the effort of the bearers of the policy of non-engagement to consider this policy as a new, original and comprehensive world view. It was, in a certain sense, a reaction to the contempt and criticism of the Zf.. party of the blocs.
Private Armies – A New Factor on the International Scene
Authors: A. O'Brien Kevin , Sarvaš Štefan
Published: October 2024

Private military associations represent a new phenomenon in international relations. Their significance has been rising since the end of the Cold War. The increasing attention devoted to them over the past few years is the result of several factors.
First of all, the fact that these are subjects that seek to fill gaps in the market and whose existence is motivated, above all, by the prevailing demand of the market. Private armies to some extent represent the extended arm of the foreign policy of certain countries (especially the US, France, and Great Britain), and enable them to participate in activities in which they otherwise could not or would not be willing to participate. The interconnection between supra-national corporations and private armies is evident. Lately, there have been reflections on the utilization of these associations in peace-keeping operations. We can divide the private military associations into “active” and “passive”. Active associations are engaged also in combat activities whereas the passive are involved merely in training and consultation (logistics, advice in military matters, etc.). In this respect, Executive Outcomes and Sandline International openly take part in combat activities. But even firms that are currently regarded as passive (Military Professional Resources Incorporated, Defence Systems Limited) can rapidly develop such capacities.
The impact of these groups has triggered an intense discussion about their role and responsibility. Waging war and ensuring security has traditionally come under the competence of the state and the transfer of these activities into private hands launched a discussion on the positive and negative aspects of private armies in societies on a global scale, on the possibility or impossibility of controlling them and on their responsibility or irresponsibility towards the national government, possibly towards the types of institutions such as the UN.
This essay offers a brief historical review of private military associations. It describes the biggest and best-known association operating in this sphere, including its activities. The final section, sums up the discussion to establish to what extent these are merely “mercenaries” and to what extent these associations can be used for the benefit of certain supra-national institutions and operate in peace-keeping missions.
The Present Development of the Gross Domestic Product in the World
Authors: Stehlík Jiří
Published: October 2024

The study documents the author's thesis on the gradual reduction of the pace of economic growth in advanced countries during the past 25–30 years, outlined in other publications.
The essay indicates that these countries are heading towards a materially stationary production of commodities and services, adequately saturating the needs of a numerically stagnating population. The last macro-cycle of GDP in the advanced countries (e.g. the period between the great depression in 1929 and 1933 with a culmination in the mid-1970s) will peter out in several years and will not be replaced by a further great economic cycle. But it will be followed by macro-cycles of other groups of countries so that even those which are most backward at present should catch up with the others before the end of the 21st century when a materially saturo-stationary system of a humanitarian nature (with a priority orientation on spiritual needs) will be created on an all-planetary scale.
The essay classifies the majority of individual countries in the world against the background of the development of growth rates for the period between 1960 and 1994, possibly 1993 (altogether differentiated in two to four eras), e.g. for a period sufficiently long to draw certain conclusions about the economic dynamics of this or that country.
Nationalism as a Tool for Self-determination or Self-destruction?
Authors: Houžvička Václav
Published: October 2024

Ivan Gabal a kolektiv: Etnické menšiny ve střední Evropě. Konflikt nebo integrace. G plus G, Praha 1999, 341 stran, ISBN 80-86-103-23-4.
Analisis Peningkatan Keterampilan Proses Sains Mahasiswa PGSD melalui Penerapan Model CLIS
Authors: Abdillah Candra , Dameis Surya Anggara
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan menganalisis (1) ketercapaian KPS mahasiswa; (2) menguji perbedaan pada KPS mahasiswa yang menyelenggarakan  model CLIS berbantuan LKS dan model ekspositori; (3) menganalisis kenaikan KPS mahasiswa setelah menyelenggarakan model CLIS berbantuan LKS. Penelitian memiliki pendekatan kuantitatif, dengan metodologi quasi eksperimen design Nonequivalent control group design. Populasi diambil dari seluruh mahasiswa semester II prodi PGSD UNPAM dengan teknik simple random sampling dengan jumlah sampel 71 mahasiswa. Data dikumpulkan dengan pengamatan, tes, dan dokumentasi. Data dianalisis melalui statistika deskriptif dan statistika inferensial berupa one sample t test dan independent sample t test. Hasil penelitian adalah (1) tingkat KPS mahasiswa dengan model CLIS berbantuan LKS mencapai kategori terampil. (2) ada kesenjangan yang signifikan pada KPS mahasiswa antara yang menyelenggarakan model CLIS berbantuan LKS dan model ekspositori. (3) Kenaikan KPS mahasiswa yang menyelenggarakan model CLIS berbantuan LKS lebih besar daripada model ekspositori.
Thoracolumbar Paravertebral Intramuscular Myxoma Presenting With Mechanical Back Pain: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors:   Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey., Bahadır Akbulut Bilal , Biçeroğlu Hüseyin ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey., Akalın Taner ,   Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey., Serdar Bölük Mustafa ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey., Yurtseven Taşkın ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey.
Published: October 2024

Background and Aim: Intramuscular myxomas are uncommon benign tumors that are rarely seen in the paraspinal musculature. They might present with neurological symptoms if situated near the spinal cord or may present with nonspecific symptoms such as back pain. Case Presentation: The case of this study was a 46-year-old female presented with back pain that was exacerbated with movement. A thoracolumbar magnetic resonance imaging revealed a T2 hyperintense 35x25x85 mm mass that extends craniocaudally within the right-sided paraspinal muscles with heterogeneous contrast enhancement on T1 sequence images. Using a paramedian incision, paraspinal muscles were dissected, and a rubbery mass was palpated within. The tumor was mobilized in all quadrants and removed with its pseudocapsule. The tumor internally had a gel-like substance with rubbery margins. The patient was discharged without complications. Conclusion: To our knowledge, this is the 16th case of paraspinal intramuscular myxoma in the literature. Even though it is a rare entity, one must be vigilant for pathologies within the paraspinal muscles in patients with back pain
Retrieving Polyaxial Tulip-Head Pedicle Screws in Revision Spine Surgery: A Technical Note
Authors:   Pars Advanced and Minimally Invasive Manners Medical Research Center, Pars Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Rahimizadeh Abolfazl , Zafarshamspour Saber ,   Pars Advanced and Minimally Invasive Manners Medical Research Center, Pars Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Soufiani Housain ,   Pars Advanced and Minimally Invasive Manners Medical Research Center, Pars Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Moghadam Mohammadi ,   Pars Advanced and Minimally Invasive Manners Medical Research Center, Pars Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: October 2024

Background and Aim: Tulip-head screws are among the many implant systems developed with advances in spinal surgery. A screw is retrieved during revision spine surgery to be replaced with a larger diameter screw or before different types of osteotomies. This study aims to provide a simple and practical method to retrieve tulip-head screws during revision spine surgery or implant removal. Methods and Materials/Patients: We provide a step-by-step description of the technique, which requires only an Allen wrench, an anti-torque wrench, and a one-inch rod. The technique is easily and routinely applied in revision spine surgery to retrieve tulip-head screws without any complications. Conclusion: Our method is a simple and practical way to remove tulip-head polyaxial screws
Diabetic patients' knowledge and related factors towards insulin therapy: A systematic review
Authors:   Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, Shah Megha K. , Couper Alannah L. ,   School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia, Australia, Sandanasamy Stephanie ,   Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya, Malaysia, McFarlane Philip ,   Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Published: October 2024

This systematic review aimed to evaluate the knowledge of diabetic patients and related factors regarding insulin therapy. A comprehensive search was systematically conducted across several international electronic databases, including Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science. The search employed Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) keywords including "knowledge", "insulin", and "diabetes", covering records up to May 1, 2024. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the appraisal tool for cross-sectional studies (AXIS tool). A thorough analysis of fourteen cross-sectional studies involving 2,471 diabetic patients revealed an average knowledge level of 56.51 out of 100 regarding insulin therapy. The study identified several significant factors influencing this knowledge level: age, education level, duration of insulin treatment, practical experience, marital status (specifically being single), participation in training courses, urban residence, and male gender. These findings underscore the crucial role of health policymakers and managers in improving diabetic patients’ knowledge of insulin therapy. By targeting interventions toward these specific factors, they can make a significant difference in the lives of diabetic patients.
ASSESSMENT OF THE ECONOMIC COMPONENT OF ENTERPRISE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Ovsak Oksana , Ovsak Bohdan , Nazarenko Oleksandra
Published: October 2024

The article is devoted to systematization of the methodological tools for assessing the economic component of enterprise sustainable development. The main attention in the study is paid to the methods of evaluation and indicators proposed on the basis of an analysis of the essential characteristics of enterprise development, in particular such as sustainable development. In the article, as a result, several approaches to its interpretation are defined and it is concluded that this is a category that allows to comprehensively characterize changes in the state, the specifics and components of activity, as well as the effectiveness of the activities of economic entities under the influence of time and factors of the internal and external environment. Based on the fact that sustainable development of the enterprise is a complex and multidimensional process that requires the use of an integrated approach and multidimensional vision of the components, the results of the analysis revealed a comprehensive, selective and fragmentary methodological approaches, according to which it is advisable to assess the economic component of sustainable development of the enterprise by such three groups of indicators as indicators that reflect the dynamics of changes in the results of the enterprise's activity with planned or previous periods data; specialized indicators - various coefficients; indicators of qualitative assessment of efficiency, in particular, the results of expert audits. A set of indicators for quantitative and economic evaluation of development efficiency, consisting of three sets, has been proposed. The first includes a list of quantitative indicators of development, economic indicators of development and financial stability, the dynamics of which is informative for drawing conclusions. Two other sets of indicators are designed to assess the effectiveness of management measures for the implementation of environmental conservation projects for the use of "green" resources, as well as the involvement of technologies that use recycling.
CONCEPTUAL GROUNDS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF EFFECTIVE LEGAL ENFORCEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN CYBERSPACE
Authors: Filinovych Valeriia
Published: October 2024

The study gives the definition of conceptual grounds for the development of effective legal enforcement of intellectual property rights in cyberspace and reveals the basis for regulating the building of such legal enforcement. The author analyzed approaches
of scientists and practitioners who worked on the development of conceptual grounds for the building of effective legal enforcement of intellectual property rights in the information domain, based on their work valuable conclusions were drawn and the conceptual basis of the article was formed. During the research generally accepted criteria of scientific objectivity and general scientific methods of cognition, were used, in particular empirical, сomplex, and other methods such as abstraction, analysis, synthesis and synergy, deduction, inference by analogy, formal logic, comparative legal methods, and the like. Copyright and industrial property law served as the basis for regulating the building of effective legal enforcement of intellectual property rights in cyberspace copyright law in this study. The so-called digital problem was also raised during the research. The author made an in-depth analysis of the existing doctrine which served as conceptual grounds for the development of effective legal enforcement mentioned, pointed out their benefits, and gave recommendations for the development of Ukrainian regulatory instruments for legal enforcement of intellectual property rights in cyberspace. Such guidance developed by the author is especially important today when the Ukrainian state has experienced a full-scale invasion launched by the Russian Federation, which is actively using all available levers of influence, including information, to capture and suppress an independent and free nation.
Emerging Trends in Digital Marketing for 2024
Authors: G. Tharun Pandiyan  , M. Gokul Pandian
Published: October 2024

The digital marketing landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by technological innovations and changing consumer behaviors. As we move into 2024, several emerging trends will reshape how businesses engage with their target audiences. This article explores key developments such as artificial intelligence (AI)-powered marketing, video marketing dominance, voice search optimization, privacy-centric strategies, hyper-personalization, and the growth of social commerce. These trends emphasize the importance of personalization, data privacy, and immersive customer experiences. Through practical examples and actionable insights, this article provides a roadmap for marketers looking to adapt to these shifts and stay competitive in the fast-paced digital environment of 2024.
Gender Inequality Hinders Feminism from Being Thoroughly Achieved
Authors: Li Xixian
Published: October 2024

Feminism has promoted for decades of years, which aims to dismantle gender inequality in the society. However, seen from the current social conditions, gender inequality has always been a social problem that is difficult to address. This essay believes that gender inequality is caused by different social expectations on men and women. Only when the society treat men and women in the same way, can feminism truly achieve its ultimate goal.
An Exploration of the Application Path of Painting Art Therapy in Mental Health Education in Colleges and Universities
Authors: Xuan Min
Published: October 2024

Painting art therapy integrates painting art theory and psychological analysis, it constantly improves and develops, the application prospects is considerable. Based on the connotation and characteristics of painting art therapy, this paper pays attention to the current situation of mental health education in colleges and universities, and combines the advantages of painting art therapy to explore the integration of painting art therapy into mental health education in colleges and universities: painting is used to project the inner world in psychological survey, painting is used to release signals for help in individual counseling, painting is used to create an expression atmosphere in classroom teaching, and painting is used to awaken emotional resonance in group counseling and theme activities.
The Relationship Between English Etymology and Semantic Change
Authors: Gao Ningge
Published: October 2024

This paper explores the intricate relationship between English etymology and semantic change, emphasizing how etymology provides a historical and cultural foundation for the evolution of word meanings. It discusses various forms of semantic change, including broadening, narrowing, elevation, pejoration, and shifts, and how these changes are influenced by social, cultural, and technological developments. The paper examines specific case studies such as irregular verbs, idioms, and specialized vocabulary in fields like medicine and law, to illustrate how etymology affects semantic evolution and vice versa. The analysis reveals that etymology and semantic change are deeply interconnected, reflecting the dynamic and adaptive nature of language. As globalization continues, these processes will further enrich the English language, offering valuable insights into the ongoing evolution of linguistic expression.
Research on Intellectual Property Law Education in Higher Education Institutions under the Background of Optimizing the Business Environment
Authors: Xue Yuanyuan
Published: October 2024

With the acceleration of global economic integration and informatization, intellectual property has become a core competitiveness of a country. Optimizing the business environment and promoting high-quality development have become major strategic measures for the economic development of a country or even the entire region. As an important base for knowledge production and dissemination, universities play a crucial role in optimizing the business environment. Intellectual property legal education is an important component of higher education, not only in cultivating specialized talents in intellectual property, but also in promoting technological innovation and economic development. In the context of optimizing the business environment, exploring the reform and innovation of intellectual property legal education in universities has important theoretical and practical significance for improving China's intellectual property protection level, promoting the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, and promoting high-quality socio-economic development.
Chinese Undergraduate EFL Learners' Perceptions of and Anxiety in a Flipped English Classroom
Authors: Zhang Wenxia , Pan Xingzhe
Published: October 2024

The study explored 104 Chinese undergraduate students' perceptions of and anxiety in a flipped English classroom (FC). The results indicated that most participants showed favorable attitudes towards the FC, but higher levels of anxiety in the FC. The negative correlations between Flexibility and speech anxiety and Instructor and low self-confidence were statistically significant. In students' responses, better prior-to-class preparation and teacher support were two advantages of the FC, while fear of speaking and lack of confidence were their concerns, which were correlated with anxiety, including speech anxiety and low self-confidence.
Instructional technologies of education in East African countries
Authors: Faustino Anagrolia , Kaur Guneet , Bussey Marcus
Published: October 2024

This paper investigates the use of commonly employed technologies in education across East African countries, specifically focusing on Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Sudan. It draws on Google Scholar to identify key technologies used in teaching and learning, emphasizing their benefits, such as increased student engagement, commitment, interaction, and improved performance. However, several challenges hinder the effective use of these technologies, including unfamiliarity, time constraints, negative attitudes, lack of human resources, insufficient government support, and infrastructure limitations. To overcome these obstacles, the paper recommends providing teachers with better training and workshops on accessing and utilizing appropriate technological tools. Furthermore, it calls for enhanced government involvement to ensure modern technologies are effectively integrated, thereby improving the overall quality of education in the region.