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Response of β-glucosidase enzyme activity of soil to biochar applications in a crop rotation at Blacksea agroecosystem
Authors: Birol Murat , Günal Hikmet
Published: September 2024

The use of biochar has emerged a potentially effective approach to improve soil function and promote crop performance. However, the specific impact of biochar on β-glucosidase enzyme activity (BGA) within crop rotation systems in the Black Sea agroecosystem requires further investigation. This study was conducted to determine the effects of rice husk biochar (RHB) and poultry manure biochar (PMB) on BGA in soils. Six biochar doses (0-control, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 t ha-1) were applied at the beginning of two wheat-cabbage red pepper rotation periods. The mean BGA at second rotation (73.71 µg pNP g-1) was significantly lower compared to the BGA of the first period (93.39 µg pNP g-1). The BGA value in control (94.51 µg pNP g-1) decreased with increasing biochar application doses (76.05 µg pNP g-1, 50 t ha-1) treatment. The mean BGA value in PMB treatment was slightly higher than that of RHB, but it was not statistically different between two biochar types. However, the decrease in BGA value (25.0%) in the highest RHB dose compared to control was more than two-fold compared to the decrease in PMB application (12.1%). The difference in carbon/nitrogen ratio between RHB and PMB can be attributed to the variation in BGA values observed at the application of same biochar doses. The decrease in BGA over the course of the two rotation cycles implies that biochar may have a long-term influence on soil carbon cycling.
Effect of potassium application on maize to sandy soil under deficit irrigation conditions
Authors: Rusan Munir J. , Al-masri Ayat , Lubani Rashid
Published: September 2024

Maize is widely growth in arid and semi-arid region where, drought is common and a limiting factor for crop production. Potassium plays a key role in enhancing plant growth under drought condition. The objective of this study is to determine the effect of K fertilization with and without NP on maize growth grown in sandy loam soil under adequate and deficit irrigation conditions. The following treatments were investigated in pot experiment: (1) control with no fertilizer application (C); (2) 128 kg N + 328 kg P2O5 ha-1 (NPK0); (3) 128 kg N + 328 kg P2O5 ha-1 + 152.5 kg K2O ha1 (NPK1); (4) 128 kg N + 328 kg P2O5 ha-1 + 305 kg K2O ha-1 (NPK2); and 128 kg N + 328 kg P2O5 ha-1 + 457.5 kg K2O ha-1 (NPK3). Treatments were investigated under adequate and deficit soil moisture content. Each pot filled with 3.5 kg air-dry soil and seeded with maize and pots were watered according to the treatments. The results indicated that plant growth and nutrient uptake were significantly reduced under water stress condition. The application of NP increased plant growth and nutrient uptake and further were increased with K application. K application also enhanced plant tolerance to deficit soil moisture condition. In addition, K enhanced nutrient uptake and leaf chlorophyll content. Based on the results, it can be concluded that application of NP for maize was not adequate to achieve the highest plant growth, unless it is combined with K application. In addition, K application enhances plant tolerance to water stress.
Impact of phosphorus fertilization on the yield and quality of various Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) varieties in light chestnut soils
Authors: Massaliyev Nariman , Ramazanova Sara , Karayeva Karlyga , Oshakbayeva Zhuldyz , Zhamangarayeva Aigul , Smanov Ashirali , Aubakirov Nurymzhan , Duisekov Saken
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the impact of phosphorus fertilization on the yield and quality of various alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) varieties grown in light chestnut soils. Conducted over a three-year period from 2013 to 2015, the research was carried out in the Karasay district of the Almaty region under irrigated conditions. The experiment included six alfalfa varieties: NS Alfa, VS Banat, Mediana, Nera, Niagara, and Kokoray. Four phosphorus treatments were applied: control (no phosphorus), 60 kg/ha (P60), 90 kg/ha (P90), and 120 kg/ha (P120), using double superphosphate as the phosphorus source. The results demonstrated that phosphorus fertilization significantly enhanced both the yield and quality of alfalfa. Across all varieties, the highest yield was observed with the application of 120 kg/ha phosphorus. For instance, NS Alfa's yield increased from 283.3 c/ha in the control to 349.7 c/ha with P120, reflecting a 23% increase. Similarly, VS Banat and Mediana exhibited yield increases of 23% and 25%, respectively, at the highest phosphorus level. The study also revealed improvements in the nutritional quality of alfalfa hay. Crude protein content increased from 20.3% to 22.0% in NS Alfa, while digestible protein content rose from 11.20% to 12.40%. Other quality parameters, including fat and carotene content, also improved significantly with higher phosphorus levels. Moreover, the availability of nitrate nitrogen and mobile phosphorus in the soil increased progressively with higher phosphorus application rates, contributing to better nutrient uptake and overall plant health. This research underscores the importance of phosphorus fertilization in maximizing alfalfa yield and quality. The findings suggest that the optimal phosphorus application rate for enhancing alfalfa production in light chestnut soils is 120 kg/ha, providing valuable insights for sustainable agricultural practices in similar agro-ecological zones.
Comparative analysis of lowland rice (Oryza sativa L. var. PSB Rc18) performance across different farming systems
Authors: Quion Kathlyn L. , Ratilla Berta
Published: September 2024

Organic farming is gaining recognition as a viable alternative to conventional methods, promising soil health preservation and sustained crop productivity with economic benefits. This study evaluated the physiological, growth, and yield responses of the PSB Rc18 rice variety and appraised its economic feasibility under different production systems. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with four replications and three treatments: T1-best bet organic production system, T2-farmers’ organic production system in Leyte, and T3-farmers’ conventional production system in Leyte. The crop growth rate (CGR) of PSB Rc18 remained consistent across the different systems. However, the Net Assimilation Rate (NAR) peaked significantly between 42-56 days after transplanting (DAT) in the T2. Additionally, the Leaf Area Index (LAI) in T1 was comparable to that of T3. Rice grown under T1 reached heading and maturation earlier than T3. Although T3 produced the highest fresh straw, most productive tillers, and heaviest total biomass, the grain yield was similar across all production systems. Economically, T2 outperformed with a superior benefit-cost ratio of $0.55 and $0.94 per USD invested, considering both regular and premium prices for organic palay. These findings highlight organic farming practices' economic and agronomic viability, suggesting that promoting organic farming can be a beneficial alternative to conventional methods in Leyte. This study underscores the potential for integrating organic practices to enhance sustainability and economic outcomes in rice production, making both T1 and T2 significant options for farmers in Eastern Visayas.
Development and Implementation of Automated Notarial Data Management System
Authors: Balansay Aldrin A. , Bano Janilie B. , Bernales Mery Ann , Luchavez Meriane G. , Agoylo Jr. Jose C.
Published: September 2024

The Automated Notarial Data Management System presents a comprehensive overview of the development, implementation, and assessment of a digital system designed specifically for notarial offices. The system used Agile Software Development which is more appropriate for the completion of the system. The features of the new system include file upload and download functionalities, file sharing, folder creation, deletion, renaming, and viewing. The system evaluation focused on efficiency, usability, and reliability based on a survey conducted among office staff. The implementation results showcase improved workflow and document organization within the notary office, increasing efficiency and client satisfaction.
Positive Effects of Mobile Learning on Foreign Language Learning
Authors: Kuimova Marina , Burleigh Douglas , Uzunboylu Huseyin , Bazhenov Ruslan
Published: September 2024

In our increasingly mobile world, portable devices play a central role in ensuring the continuity of the learning process and they also provide access to education and training. Mobile learning technologies become a valuable addition to traditional learning techniques, as students have the opportunity to participate in educational activities at any time and place. This paper reviews the benefits and challenges of mobile learning and its prospects for foreign language learning. Experiments at the National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University indicate that mobile learning can be a helpful tool to accelerate learning, encourage both independent and collaborative learning experiences, provide valuable interactions, enhance opportunities for language practice and promote lifelong learning.
Simulation Software Support of Manufacturing Processes in Engineering Industry
Authors: Behunova Annamaria , Behun Marcel , Knapcikova Lucia
Published: September 2024

Optimization of manufacturing processes is currently one of the most common optimization tasks in enterprises. The enterprises strive to ensure optimal consumption of inputs and choice of production methods, means and optimal use of production capacities. Nowadays, the tools of quality that are used for the engineering enterprises description or for the diagnostic analysis can be called ―Reaction Quality Tools". Allow us to answer the question "What Happened?" and then "Why did it happen?‖ To increase the autonomy of the manufacturing processes was used the simulation software Tecnomatix Plant Simulation, by which enterprises save costs and allows them using more variants and selects the optimum according to the selected criteria before the start of the production. The monitoring system allows not only to collect data from the production (information on whether the machine is or is not in operation, busy and idle, the number of produced pieces, etc.) but also to report various failures or undesirable effects.
Development of Group Subjectivity of Pupils within Collaborative Activities
Authors: Galustyan Olga V. , Gaidar Karina M. , Aleshina Svetlana A. , Ksenofontova Alla N. , Ledeneva Anastasia V.
Published: September 2024

The article is devoted to the development of group subjectivity in collaborative activities. The concept of "subjectivity" and types of subjectivity are given. The results of experimental study of potential, real, and reflective subjectivity are described. The authors conclude that the development of group subjectivity will contribute to communication and relationships of members of pupils’ groups which are revealed in collaborative activities. When the members of the group participate in the preparation and conducting of collaborative activities actively, they are ready for any difficulties and their overcoming. Success or failure of teammates causes sincere participation of other members of the group (approval, support). They show mutual responsibility for individual and/or group success and failures in the group.
A Robust Visibility Restoration Framework for Rainy Weather Degraded Images
Authors: Singh Pal Narendra , Lal Shyam , Shinghal Kshitij
Published: September 2024

Visibility restoration of color rainy images is inevitable task for the researchers in many vision based applications. Rain produces a visual impact on image, so that the intensity and visibility of image is low. Therefore, there is a need to develop a robust visibility restoration algorithm for the rainy images. In this paper we proposed a robust visibility restoration framework for the images captured in rainy weather. The framework is the combined form of convolution neural network for rain removal and low light image enhancement for low contrast. The output results of the proposed framework and other latest de-rainy algorithms are estimated in terms of PSNR, SSIM and UIQI on rainy image from different databases. The quantitative and qualitative results of the proposed
framework are better than other de-rainy algorithms. Finally, the obtained visualization result also shows the efficiency of the proposed framework.
Application of Electronic Learning in the Educational Education Work of the Classroom Teaching and Teaching
Authors: Kudumovic Mensura , Aleksic Dragana
Published: September 2024

Modern technologies provide advanced knowledge and prepare students for lifelong learning. They affect both education and upbringing. Electronic learning is now inevitable. The main goal is to create a modern school through information technology, and to abandon the current traditional way of working. Electronic learning offers many learning advantages where we will point out some of its most important features in the paper, and we will give guidance on how to apply it through several tasks related to the attitudes and opinions of teachers and students about its use, better results, more motivation for learning and similar. We have come up with a result where students and teachers advocate learning through information technology in classroom teaching and want to apply them in their work.
NTC Learning System and ICT for Kids Analysis of a Contemporary Innovative Learning Methodology
Authors: Rajović Ranko , Debeljuh Andrea , Ružić Baf Maja
Published: September 2024

The brain develops itself mostly until the age of 12. There is a connection between the number of synapsis and the cognitive performance. The NTC system starts from the correct development of the biological potential and ends with the development of complex cognitive functions. One of the biggest change in human life is the massive use of ICT technologies. There are some risks connected to the improper use of the ICT. These risks are presented together with the suggestion to educate the parents as they are the first responsible for how much their kid will use the ICT.
A New Method of Semi-automated Measurement of Shear Friction Coefficient
Authors: Kušnerová Milena , Řepka Michal , Harničárová Marta , Valíček Jan , Danel Roman , Kmec Ján , Palková Zuzana
Published: September 2024

The paper is intended for engineer laboratory teaching and measurements in production engineering. The aim is a new method of measuring using the semi-automated measuring set and presenting the results of static shear friction coefficients and kinetic shear friction coefficients, depending on the relatively low speeds of the uniform translational movement of the body. In the framework of a specific engineering task, the methodological questions concerning the interpretation of measurement results in the context of engineering physics and its teaching are solved.
Preschool teachers’ attitudes and preparation in the implementation of inclusive education
Authors: Puksand Helin , Lilleoja Lii
Published: September 2024

The implementation of inclusive education depends on teachers’ attitudes towards children with special needs. In 2022, a kindergarten survey was carried out, which included the topic of inclusive education. A total of 918 teachers across Estonia participated in the survey. The study aimed to map preschool teachers’ attitudes towards children with special needs and inclusive education and determine how teachers evaluate their knowledge of implementing inclusive education. Kindergarten teachers tended to favour inclusion: they agreed they could include children with special needs in leisure and learning activities. However, they found difficulties mainly with children with behavioural problems and identified other difficult situations that arise with children with special needs in the mainstream group. Most teachers with a professional education said they had the knowledge and skills to deal with children with special needs. However, teachers without a professional education could not say the same.
On the anniversary of Professor Alexander Hramov
Authors:   Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Russia, Kurkin Semen
Published: September 2024

September 20, 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor Alexander Evgenievich Khramov, a brilliant scientist, a recognized specialist in the field of radiophysics, nonlinear dynamics and theory of complex networks, biophysics, neuroscience, artificial intelligence and its applications in data analysis and biomedicine.
Neoliberalismo, avaliação externa e a invenção do TDAH: uma análise foucaultiana
Authors: Benevides Pablo Severiano
Published: September 2024

Este trabalho pretende uma articulação entre as práticas de avaliação externa, o neoliberalismo e a propagação das novas “doenças do não-aprender”. Trazemos, inicialmente, as análises de Foucault acerca do neoliberalismo para indicar como esta forma de racionalidade econômica e política consiste na produção de um Estado vigilante com vistas à instauração e regulação dos mecanismos da concorrência nos mais diversos extratos sociais. Em seguida, abordamos as práticas de avaliação externa, de larga escala e censitária, em sua breve história, em seu funcionamento e em suas parcerias, como um braço de ação do neoliberalismo. Por fim, indicamos como as novas “doenças do não-aprender”, especialmente o Transtorno de Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade (TDAH), consistem na formação de um dispositivo psiquiátrico capaz de produzir enormes mecanismos de exclusão na dinâmica concorrencial alimentada pela racionalização dos processos de avaliação externa.
Prioritization of the IT Sector in the CEE Stock Markets: Investment Policies, Trends and Hidden Gems
Authors: Hurnyak Ihor , Struk Oleksandra
Published: September 2024

Objective: The main purpose of the research is to show that the Central and Eastern European (CEE) market is an essential component of the global stock market. It displays similar patterns to developed countries, and there is a special emphasis on information technology.
Research Design & Methods: The study is supported by various machine learning methods and economic analysis, in addition to using Python and R packages. In order to gain a more comprehensive insight into the developments in CEE-region trends, the paper considers a comparative portfolio that focuses on German business, and there is a simulation of the incorporation of the Ukrainian IT sector. Constructing a business strategy in accordance with the Fama–French approach is boosted by incorporating neural networks.
Findings: An examination of the performance of Czech, Polish, and Hungarian firms on the stock exchanges suggests that the investment policy oriented towards software is a reasonable choice. The results yielded by the IT companies unmistakably reveal the substantial benefits of their stock market ventures, as well as indicating the ongoing trend of investor reliance. The problem of IT business valuation is highlighted as one of the pitfalls of investing.
Implications & Recommendations: The research proposes that maintaining a priority focus on IT, even in challenging circumstances, ensures steady regional advancement.
Contribution & Value added: This research brings a unique emphasis to the status and outlook of the IT sector, contributing to the existing toolkit, even in the face of repeated crises.
In Search of Income Convergence and Ideal Distribution – the Case of European Union Regions
Authors: Bal‑Domańska Beata
Published: September 2024

In the field of economics and regional research, income convergence between countries and regions has been analysed since the 1980s. At the beginning of the 21st century, a number of articles addressing income convergence of European Union (EU) countries were published, which was among many topics related to the accession of 12 countries to the EU between 2004 and 2007. The inspiration for this study was the variety of conclusions about convergence in various groups of EU regions.
The purpose of this article is to discuss the existing knowledge on the economic convergence of the EU regions and to expand it with the research results covering the period 2000–2021. The results confirm the convergence of incomes within EU regions, which translates into a change in the geographical distribution of income in the EU, slowly blurring the boundaries between the regions of the 2004/2007 enlargement countries and the countries located in the west and south of the EU. At the same time, no convergence within most of the biggest EU countries nor regions with well-developed knowledge-intensive sectors, were recorded.
Risk Perception versus Risk Preference among Future Financial Market Participants – A Pilot Study
Authors: Radke Michał , Ślaśko Karol
Published: September 2024

The purpose of the article. The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the level of risk measured by the SIRI risk questionnaire and the psychological test from the section ‘People Value Changes, not States’ from the article ‘Aspects of Investor Psychology' by Kahneman and Riepe. Another objective was to evaluate the relationship between the level derived from the tests and the risk attitude of market participants.
Methodology. The pilot study was conducted between February and June 2023. A quantitative method was used to verify the hypothesis. A survey tool was used and 36 students of Finance and Accounting major were surveyed. The survey consisted of the SIRI risk questionnaire, the Kahneman and Riepe psychological test, and a metric, which included questions on the socio-demographic characteristics of the sample such as gender, and a year of study.
Results of the research. The pilot study found a negative moderate correlation between stimulus risk and instrumental risk, and a negative moderate correlation between instrumental risk, risk aversion and gambling propensity.
Stock Market Development and Economic Growth: The Case of Kazakhstan
Authors: Akanayeva Tolkyn
Published: September 2024

The purpose of the article. The relationship between economic growth and financial development has long been widely discussed in scientific circles. Most empirical research has led to the clear conclusion that financial markets stimulate economic development. However, in the case of financial markets in developing countries, this conclusion is not so obvious. The aim of this study is to empirically verify the relationship between economic growth and the development of the stock market (Kazakhstan Stock Exchange).
Methodology. Empirical verification of the strength and shape of the cause-and-effect relationship between real GDP growth and independent predictors will be carried out using classic linear regression models with many independent variables.
Results of the research. The results of empirical verification of the strength and shape of the cause-and-effect relationship between the growth of real GDP and independent predictors indicate that the development of the stock market has a positive impact on the growth of the country's real GDP but is not the basic factor of Kazakhstan's economic growth.
The effectiveness of outdoor learning-based teaching materials for middle school students
Authors: Wardana Ridho , Amidi Amidi
Published: September 2024

One of the innovations that can be developed based on the problem of the learning angle created is a learning resource based on outdoor learning as an alternative learning media for students. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the use of PjBL Teaching Materials with Ethnomathematics Based Outdoor Learning. The sample consisted of 34 students from class VIII D with one group pre-test-post-test design. The results showed that the designed teaching materials were feasible to use. First, the data shows an N-gain coefficient, which indicates the effectiveness of teaching materials on students' mathematical communication. Other data collection shows that students understand the content of teaching materials. In conclusion, this teaching material makes students not only aware of the Pythagorean theorem material but also gives them a different learning atmosphere so that the material is imprinted more deeply in their memory.       
Keywords: Ethnomathematics; mathematical communication; outdoor learning; teaching materials.
The relationship between Southeastern Iran students’ self-esteem and interest in Major
Authors: Gholami-Shiri Sedighe , Izaddoost Niloufar , Hamidian Parvane , Haghshenas Aboutaleb , Faghih Marjan , Nayebi Naeimeh
Published: September 2024

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between students' self-esteem and interest in majoring in southeastern Iran. This was a cross-sectional study on­ 480­ medical students living in dormitories selected by the non-probability convenience sampling method. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory, and satisfaction with the major scale, which were completed through interviews.­ The Pearson correlation test results showed no relationship between male and female students ‘scores of satisfaction with their major and self-esteem. The mean scores of general self-esteem and total self-esteem in females were higher than in males, but the mean score of academic self-esteem was significantly higher in males. ­In terms of social self-esteem, the highest score was related to people with high social support and people who were well-adapted to their environment. The need for students ‘interest in a major cannot create high self-esteem in this group, and to have students with high self-esteem requires family and social support and the ability to adapt to the environment.
Keywords: Educational status; general health; self-esteem; university student
Optimasi Pemasaran UMKM di Dusun Kalirase, Trimulyo, Sleman
Authors: Al Azhar Hafizh , Fitrianingsih Ihtiara
Published: September 2024

Dusun Kalirase is a region within Trimulyo Village, Sleman District, where the majority of residents are engaged in agriculture and plantations. Additionally, there exist several Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) - UMKM in Indonesian language - with significant potential, having yet to be optimally managed, particularly in terms of marketing. This community service initiative aims to address several major challenges faced by MSMEs in Dusun Kalirase, such as a lack of knowledge about digital marketing, non-strategic business locations, and insufficient promotional resources. Through the "Dusun Kalirase MSME Marketing Socialization: Gleaming and Accessible" program, the team conducted a series of activities, categorized in community development, including brand identity creation and design, digital marketing support via social media, and adding MSME locations to Google Maps. The results indicate increased brand awareness, product appeal, and market reach for MSMEs in Dusun Kalirase. This program successfully helped MSMEs gain greater recognition within the local community and boost product sales.
Prioritizing Usage of the Survey Respondent Over the Reference Person or Head in the Survey of Consumer Finances
Authors: Kent Ana H. , Ricketts Lowell R.
Published: September 2024

The Survey of Consumer Finances is the gold standard for researchers interested in the finances of American families, yet it is a complex dataset. One methodological choice regards the use of the respondent’s demographics versus those of the reference person. When the respondent and reference person are not the same (40.4% of couples in 2022), many researchers use the demographics of both individuals (e.g., the race of the respondent and the education of the reference person). This mixed usage can introduce misclassification and androcentric bias, and it can shift results significantly (e.g., net worth estimates by education vary by 5.0%–35.2%). We argue that the optimal solution is to always use the demographics of the respondent. This is especially critical when the analyses include race and ethnicity variables (which from 1989 to 2019 were only collected from the respondent), or when they include sex and marital status because the reference person is almost always male in coupled households.
Flexibilité cognitive et adaptation scolaire chez des élèves issus des classes passerelles dans la circonscription de Duekoue
Authors: Soro Kolotcholoma Issouf
Published: September 2024

L’objectif de la présente recherche est de vérifier l’existence d’une corrélation entre la flexibilité cognitive et l’adaptation scolaire chez des élèves issus des classes passerelles. A cet effet, un échantillon total de 122 élèves de la DRENA de Duekoué, filles et garçons, a été sélectionné grâce à la méthode d’échantillonnage par choix raisonné. Ces élèves ont été évalués du point de vue de la flexibilité cognitive par le Trail Making Test et sur le plan de l’adaptation scolaire par l’Echelle des Dimensions de l’Engagement Scolaire (EDES). Un questionnaire a également été adressé aux enseignants pour apprécier le comportement des élèves à l’école. L’analyse des résultats a permis d’établir une corrélation positive entre les capacités de flexibilité cognitives des élèves et leur adaptions scolaire. Les élèves de classes passerelles qui s’adaptent le plus sont ceux qui sont dotés de capacités de flexibilité élevées. A l’inverse, les capacités en flexibilité faibles sont associées à des difficultés d’adaptation ou d’abandon scolaire. Cette recherche a donc permis de saisir l’importance de la dimension de la flexibilité cognitive dans les apprentissages scolaires. A cet effet, d’un point de vue théorique, la flexibilité cognitive doit être prise en compte dans l’adaptation scolaire des apprenants. D’un point de vue pratique, nous suggérons de faire le suivi des cohortes pour apprécier l’intégration et l’insertion de ces élèves.
 
The objective of this research is to verify the existence of a correlation between cognitive flexibility and academic adaptation among students from bridging classes. For this purpose, a total sample of 122 students from the DRENA of Duekoué, girls, and boys, was selected using the purposive choice sampling method. These students were evaluated from the point of view of cognitive flexibility by the Trail Making Test and in terms of academic adaptation by the Scale of Dimensions of School Engagement (EDES). A questionnaire was also sent to teachers to assess the behavior of students at school. The analysis of the results made it possible to establish a positive correlation between the cognitive flexibility capacities of the students and their academic adaptations. The students in bridging classes who adapt the most are those who have high flexibility capacities. Conversely, low flexibility capacities are associated with difficulties in adapting or dropping out of school. This research therefore made it possible to understand the importance of the dimension of cognitive flexibility in school learning. To this end, from a theoretical point of view, cognitive flexibility must be taken into account in the academic adaptation of learners. From a practical point of view, we suggest monitoring the cohorts to assess the integration and insertion of these students.
Identity Crisis in Strindberg’s Miss Julie and Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard: A Psychoanalytical Study
Authors: Al-Husseini Rana , Hmadi Lutfi
Published: September 2024

August Strindberg’s Miss Julie and Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard have always been recurrently analyzed within disputable studies concerning the characters’ psychoanalytic makeup, the characters’ breakdown at the break of a new social class, and a naturalistic, existential approach. Such a foundational approach for analysis is overpoweringly highlighted in the two plays within an unshakable regularity to the assumption that female identities in the two plays have undergone intense turmoil, toppled heavily in the middle of socioeconomic changes with the decline of aristocracy. However, this paper aims to juxtapose and compare the concept of identity crisis in association with the traumatic experiences of the two characters Miss Julie and Mrs. Ranyevskaia through a comparative psychoanalytic approach. It is inexplicable how the two addressed characters grapple with their different circumstances with fractured identities, where they fail to stand up for their social and gender roles and elevate their sense of individuation and selfhood in the middle of the surrounding deteriorations. Through a comparative analysis, this study lays the groundwork needed for exploring, interpreting, and investigating more nuanced reciprocal relationships associated with identity crisis.
K4DD Mpox Health Evidence Summary No 1
Authors: Mujuru Sithandiwe
Published: September 2024

Bi-weekly Mpox Health Evidence Summaries aim to signpost FCDO and others to the latest relevant evidence on Mpox. Further detail on methodology and scope is provided at the end of the document. Click on the hyperlinks to bring you to the relevant literature. This does not represent an organisational position or assessment of rigour, but rather a rapid collation of available evidence, guidance or discourse that are of special interest or impact.
Artificial intelligence in medicine: ethical problems of communication between a doctor and a patient
Authors:   Altai State Medical University, Kochetova Yulia Yu.
Published: September 2024

A serious challenge to the patient-oriented model of interaction between doctor and patient is posed by objective circum-stances: the constantly increasing number of patients and rising healthcare costs and, therefore, the inability to provide the attention and care necessary for the patient. A likely response to the emerging "crisis of care" in medicine appears to be the use of digital technolo-gies in clinical practice and healthcare organization. In particular, one of the possible options for using the potential of digital technolo-gies in medicine is artificial intelligence systems (hereinafter referred to as AI).The article is devoted to the peculiarities of communica-tion between a doctor and patients in the conditions of using artificial intelligence in clinical practice. The author identifies both the prospects for the introduction of artificial intelligence and difficulties in the process of communication between a doctor and a patient. The purpose of the article is to analyze the mechanism of influence of artificial intelligence on the process of communication between a doctor and a patient, to assess the impact of digital technologies on the basic values that develop in the process of clinical communica-tion – respect for patient autonomy, trust, confidentiality. The main expected positive consequence of the use of AI in medicine is the freeing up of time for direct communication with the patient. However, there is a risk that it will be used to increase patient flow, espe-cially in the commercial medical sector. It is concluded that, despite the widespread use of digital technologies, society remains wary of such innovations, especially when it concerns personal data. As a result, the level of trust and willingness to use AI systems is low. When introducing AI, it is necessary to take into account the feasibility and appropriateness of using these technologies in the provision of medical care, since, along with the effectiveness and accuracy of diagnostic results and treatment, the process of communication with a doctor remains extremely important for the patient, the opportunity to share their medical history and, during this communica-tion, form trust necessary for joint decision-making.
The influence of the author's content of students in social networks on the processes of promoting the brand of an educational organization
Authors:   Volgograd State Medical University, Trofimov Dmitrij V.
Published: September 2024

Background: The high level of competition in the educational services market in the Russian Federation is due to the large number of offers from public and private educational organizations of higher education. In accordance with current legislation, an applicant has the right to apply to several universities in the country at once and, as a rule, upon admission, gives preference to those whose brand is most famous. All this dictates the need to actively promote the brand of an educational organization using the capabili-ties of the mass media. At the same time, the budgets of regional educational organizations are often limited in the ability to conduct full-fledged advertising campaigns and do not provide funding for marketing activities to promote the university brand.Aim: to determine the impact of students’ original content on social networks on the processes of promoting the brand of an edu-cational organization. Materials and methods: An analysis of modern open access literary sources on the problem of forming the image and promoting the brand of an educational organization, as well as a content analysis of publications in social networks and the media, was carried out. The empirical basis of the study consisted of materials from a sociological study carried out using Googleforms, N = 520, average age (22.2 ± 2.37). The author's questionnaire underwent sociological and ethical examination; the norms of confidentiality and autonomy were observed in relation to the respondents. Mathematical data processing was carried out using variation statistics methods using the Excel for Windows Statistica 21.0 application package. Results: In just one month, students published 25 gaming videos on their personal pages for Russian Student Day. Each of them received from 2 to 20 thousand impressions during the competition. Students accompanied their publications with the hashtags speci-fied in the competition conditions, which made it possible to systematize the posted material, and when searching for information about the university on a social network, quickly find the necessary content. Conclusion: It has been shown that systematization in the collection, planning, and dissemination of information contributes to the rapid promotion of a positive image in the external and internal environment due to the displacement of negative information reasons from the agenda, provides the ability to manage information flows, and minimizes information risks.
Ethics – war – medicine: a scientific portrait of the problem in modern publications
Authors:   Volgograd State Medical University, Filippov Alexey V. , Soloviev Nikolai V. ,   Volgograd State Medical University
Published: September 2024

Background: The search for the meaning of war, the justification of violence, the acceptance of guilt and other moral problems worried Russian thinkers of the 19th century. Russian religious philosophy considers morally justified only war in defense of the highest spiritual shrines, which I.A. Ilyin, N.A. Berdyaev, L.P. Karsavin, A.A. Kersnovsky and others call the defense of the home-land, life and peace. Aim: To assess research interest in the problems of ethics of war, ethics of military medicine, biomedical ethics in the intellectual field of open databases of scientific publications and offer a predictive plot of this scientific direction. Materials and methods: A comparative analysis of open databases of scientific publications RSCI, NEB, CyberLeninka was carried out. The study of literature sources in the problem field under consideration made it possible to determine the directions of the research search using vectors – keywords "ethics", "war", "military medicine". Publications from the open CyberLeninka data-base were used and analyzed as a model scientific network database. Quantitative (number of publications) and qualitative (annota-tions) indicators were studied. To identify attitudes towards the ethical problems of war, a sociological survey of medical university students was conducted, N = 154, average age of respondents (19.2 ± 1.9) years. Standards of confidentiality and autonomy were respected for respondents. Results: An analysis of the distribution of scientific publications by area of the international OECD classifier demonstrates the in-terest of researchers in the problem field of "Philosophy, ethics, religious studies" in 2020–2024. In all search options (using the key-words "War and Ethics", "War and Medicine", "Military Medicine") there are a larger number of publications in this area than in other social or sociological sciences. In the search query "war and ethics", there were 2 times more such publications than others. A pilot sur-vey of future doctors confirms the interdisciplinary connection between the ethics of war and medicine. Conclusion: The study demonstrates modern scientific interest in the ethics of war when studying problems related to war and mili-tary medicine. It would be of interest to conduct a more detailed study of the relationship between the ethics of war and medical ethics (bio-ethics) as an element of the ethical training of future doctors for professional activities in extreme conditions of peace and war.
PREDICTION OF HEALTH INSURANCE PRODUCT PURCHASE ALLOCATION IN VARIOUS INDUSTRIES IN INDONESIA USING THE RANDOM FOREST METHOD
Authors: Achmadi Hendra , Naibaho Eduard Ary Binsar , Sembel Sandra , Lusmeida Herlina
Published: September 2024

The objective of this research is identifying which industry can absorb the product of wealth management such as health insurance. Secondly is to identify what the most factors important to determine closing the health insurance premium. The life insurance penetration and density in Indonesia is the lowest level among the Asian country, so the data population in this research is from 38 different companies from different types of industries with 143 data sample, by using the purposive sampling. Most factors which influence the purchasing of health insurance are Listrik, Industry, domicile, age and position, whether the industry that the most contribution for the health insurance sales is banking and education industry. The methodology that is used in this research is called CRIPS-DM (Cross Industrial Standards Program Data Mining). The first steps what is the purpose of the organization, and the second is what data that needed, and continue to data preparation, after modeling, it will make an interpretation of the result, and the final steps is deployment, it will plan how it will be implemented in the real world, and the accuracy score from this model is 58%. From the result of the projection closing health insurance from each industry, it can be concluded that the most industry that closed the health insurance is Banking Industry, the second is from insurance and the third is education and the next is education, retail, health, manufacturing and finance, hospitality, legal, publishing, technology and government and service industries.
Migration Policy of the European Union: The Balance Between Law and Morality
Authors: Aksiutin Nikita
Published: September 2024

The article defines the foundations of international morality and its relationship with international law. The existing difficulties related to the application of moral principles in migration policy due to the appeal to national sovereignty, which makes it difficult to follow global humanitarian principles, are considered. Different theoretical approaches to moral aspects of international relations and their impact on migration policy in different regions are described. The aim of the article is to define the foundations of international morality and explore its interaction with international law, as well as to analyse the complexity of applying moral principles in migration policy in the context of national sovereignty. The evolution of migration policy over time is traced through analyses of legal and regulatory instruments, statistical data, international reports and a broad literature base. The extent to which moral principles can be adhered to and instances of changing migration policy in the context of the complex situation in the European Union are reflected. The conclusions point to the integrity of the stated principles of migration policy, which is particularly evident in the tensions between Brussels and individual European countries. Difficulties in the EU that encourage the attraction of migration potential are highlighted, and mechanisms for the integration and adaptation of migrants are described. The interdependence between migration flows and state-level decisions, including moral principles, is quantified.
Ethnic and Educational Differentiation of Fertility in Moscow. DEMIS. Demographic Research
Authors: Arkhangelsky Vladimir
Published: September 2024

The article analyzes differences in fertility rates among Moscow residents of different nationalities and with different levels of education. The analysis is based on 2020 Census data on responses to the question on the number of children born. Ethnic differences are considered differentially according to birth order. They were most evident in the proportion of those who gave birth to a third child among those who gave birth to a second. Among the most numerous nationalities in Moscow, Russians, Belarusians, Ukrainians and Jews have the lowest average number of children born. On the other hand, among Kyrgyz and Chechens this indicator exceeds 2.0, even among those women who were 35–39 years old at the 2020 census. An analysis of educational differences in the average number of children born in real generations of women showed that in Moscow, unlike Russia as a whole, women with higher professional education have the largest, not the smallest, value of this indicator. Identifying the reasons for this requires additional research, but in any case, these data cast doubt on the thesis about the inevitability of lower fertility among women with higher education.
Regional Maternity Capital in Russia: Analysis of Differences in Terms of Provision, Size, and Target Direction
Authors: Musin Eldar
Published: September 2024

Along with the federal demographic and family policy, the subjects of the Russian Federation are actively implementing their own regional measures to support families with children, a special place among which is occupied by regional maternity capital. The purpose of this study is to identify the specifics of the provision of regional maternity capital. In this article a brief history of the implementation of the regional maternity capital program was considered in the context of Russian demographic policy. Data on the conditions for the provision of this support measure and the size of payments have been updated to the beginning of 2024. The analysis of normative legal acts regulating the implementation of the program to provide regional maternity capital in the subjects of the Russian Federation was used as a research method. It was revealed that the rules for providing this support measure are variable and differ in many criteria: according to the birth order for whom the payment is provided, the presence or absence of a need criterion, the directions of use of funds, as well as the terms of residence in the region and the size of the regional maternity capital. Based on the analysis of regulatory legal acts, it was found that the legislative framework governing the provision of regional maternity capital continues to be improved and modified by excluding or changing additional conditions limiting the range of recipients of this support measure, such as the criterion of need, the duration of residence in the region and the one-time right to use regional maternity capital. The results obtained can be used as a material to study the effectiveness of the implementation of regional maternity capital as a measure aimed at increasing the birth rate.