bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Are random price generators useful for health policy processes and analysis? effectiveness of random price generators in health policy processes and analysis
Authors: Huttin Christine C.
Published: November 2024

This paper discusses why using random price generators in an economic model for medical markets may be useful. It summarizes the different steps for the development of the model and describes an original contribution of the physicians’ choice model with random drug prices applied to Type 2 diabetes in the US. Pharmaceutical markets have been supply-driven to boost life science and medical technologies; however, with the widening inequalities inside national health systems and the global agenda for universal health coverage, more economic research is being done to strengthen the analysis of demand for healthcare services. Research, especially, examines more disaggregated levels of demand systems to understand the heterogeneity of physicians’ choices and better capture patient needs. It can also be an approach to calibrate supply and demand adjustments in medical markets. This paper argues that choice modeling is particularly relevant, using random price generators in a structural model where a demand approach is useful. If validated by additional experimental studies, this first study by Professors Huttin & Hausman (2021) could be used in advanced value assessment frameworks. Random price generators on medical markets could also be tested with additional models that fit oligopolistic market structures (e.g., models for differentiated product markets such as the Berry–Levinsohn–Pakes model). It may also help with a policy analysis process that addresses major disruptive transformations of market dynamics, evolving boundaries in science, fast digitalization, and artificial intelligence-based information systems.
TINDAK PIDANA PENYALAHGUNAAN NARKOTIKA OLEH ANGGOTA KEPOLISIAN REPUBLIK INDONESIA
Authors: Rahman Akmal Muhammad Rizqia
Published: November 2024

Drug abuse is a very worrying crime in various parts of the world, including Indonesia. Narcotics abuse is a transnational crime (transnational crime), organized crime, and serious crime that can affect various levels of society. The government's steps through the National Narcotics Agency need to be supported by legal regulations related to narcotics abuse which need to be enforced by law enforcement officers or commonly called law enforcement officers. If there is a criminal act of narcotics abuse, the ones who follow up on the crime are law enforcement officers, namely the Police, Prosecutors, Judges. This research is a normative or doctrinal legal research. The data used is secondary data consisting of primary legal materials, secondary legal materials, and tertiary legal materials. This paper concludes that the process of enforcing the code of ethics for the police profession against members of the police who are caught in a criminal case of narcotics abuse will be examined and if proven, they will be subject to sanctions. The imposition of disciplinary sanctions and sanctions for violations of the code of ethics does not remove criminal charges against the police officers concerned. Police officers who use narcotics will still be prosecuted even though they have undergone disciplinary sanctions and sanctions for violating the code of ethics. Police officers who are suspected of using narcotics and subject to investigation must still be considered innocent until proven through a court decision that has permanent legal force
When “new” crops are not really new: California Indigenous communities and research and commercialization of elderberry
Authors: Brodt Sonja , Talaugon Sabine , Engelskirchen Gwenael
Published: November 2024

The article “Native blue elderberry in hedgerows bridges revenue and conservation goals” focuses on the commercial potential of western blue elderberry (Sambucus nigra ssp. cerulea) plantings, primarily on private farmland in California. While blue elderberry is little known as a commercial agricultural crop, it is anything but new to the Indigenous people of this place. Many of the nearly 200 tribes that live in California have been in relationship with elderberry, and the land it grows on, since time immemorial, seeing all living beings as their own kin, rather than merely utilitarian resources. For non-Indigenous farmers and researchers working with elderberry, it is important to be aware of our state’s history of land dispossession and non-Native land management practices, which have often diminished California Native peoples’ access to and sovereignty over traditional foods, medicines and cultural materials.
Chronic ischemic gastropathy as an unusual cause of abdominal pain
Authors: Fernández Carrasco M , Plaza Fernández A , Navarro Moreno E , Anguita Montes F , Gálvez Miras A
Published: November 2024

Ischaemic gastropathy is a rare condition with a highly variable clinical spectrum. Its presentation varies from chronic abdominal pain to fatal cases of fulminant gastric ischaemia if it develops abruptly. There are several aetiologies of abdominal pain, however, early diagnosis of this pathology will allow a targeted therapeutic approach, which may improve prognosis and avoid fatal consequences.
Data Mining Methods in Educational Process Management
Authors: Hovakimyan Anna , Sargsyan Siranush
Published: November 2024

The paper addresses the challenge of effectively managing the educational process by leveraging intelligent data analysis of student performance during learning activities. It introduces an approach centered around data clustering, specifically applied to the study of programming disciplines and languages. By utilizing clustering techniques, the paper aims to identify the most challenging topics within a given academic subject, track students’ learning paths, evaluate and enhance teaching methodologies, and create personalized learning plans tailored to individual students’ needs. This approach enables educators to better understand and address the diverse learning requirements of students, ultimately enhancing the overall educational experience.
A Special Note According to Possible Applications of Fractional-Order Calculus for Various Special Functions
Authors: Irmak Hüseyin
Published: November 2024

The main aim of this special study is to recall certain information about fractional (arbitrary) order calculus, which has wide and fruitful applications in science and engineering. Then, it aims to consider various essential definitions related to fractional order integrals and derivatives for stating and proving some results, as well as to present some of their possible applications to the attention of related researchers.
On Integrability of Certain Classes of Variable Dissipation Systems
Authors: Shamolin Maxim V.
Published: November 2024

We study the non-conservative systems for which the methods for studying, for example, Hamiltonian systems is not applicable in general. Therefore, for such systems, it is necessary, in some sense, to “directly” integrate the main equation of dynamics. Herewith, we offer more universal interpretation of both obtained cases and new ones of complete integrability in transcendental functions in dynamics in a non-conservative force field.
Sustainable Solutions in Gas Separation: Exploring the Potential of Deep Eutectic Solvents
Authors: Elhamarnah Yousef , Qiblawey Hazim
Published: November 2024

In the face of escalating environmental concerns, particularly related to greenhouse gas emissions, this study delves into the potential of Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs) as a sustainable alternative in gas separation technologies. Focusing on the significant emissions of CO2, SO2, and H2S from industrial processes, this work reviews the application of DESs for their capture and separation. We investigate the physical properties of DESs, such as solubility and viscosity, which are crucial for their efficacy as sorbents. This review includes a comprehensive analysis of various DES formulations, exploring their roles in CO2 absorption, SO2 removal, and the separation of other gases like H2S. Additionally, we extend our examination to the applicability of DESs in the oil and gas industry, highlighting their effectiveness in removing sulfur and nitrogen impurities, and their potential in the extraction of organic constituents. The study reveals that DESs, characterized by their biodegradability and environmental sustainability, offer promising performance in gas separation, aligning with the principles of green chemistry. However, challenges such as high viscosity and the need for further understanding of their solubility dynamics under different conditions are addressed. This work underscores the importance of DESs as novel sorbents for gas purification and sets a foundation for future research aimed at enhancing their application on a broader industrial scale.
ZnS Thin Films Prepared Using Spray Pyrolysis Technique
Authors: Algadri Natheer A. , Al-Diabat Ahmad M. , Alzoubi Tariq , Ahmed Naser M. , Abuelsamen Abdulsalam , Noqta Osama Abu , Makhadmeh Ghaseb Naser , Ahmed Ali Amal Mohamed
Published: November 2024

It is well known that spray pyrolysis of an aqueous solution of thiourea and zinc acetate onto a glass substrate at spray rates of (3 mlmin-1) may successfully synthesize thin coatings of zinc sulfide. The impact of several substrate temperatures (150, 200, 300, and 400 oC) on the structural and optical characteristics was also discussed in this research. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), UV-Vis-NIR spectrometry, and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were used to characterize the films. On each one of the deposited ZnS sheets, a cubic structure was seen. On the other hand, the temperature of the substrate appeared to affect the crystallinity and morphology. It was discovered that as the substrate temperature was lowered, the bandgap value of ZnS films somewhat rose. Furthermore, it is most likely that the Zn(S,O) production inside the solid solution is responsible for the fluctuations seen in the 3.5-3.8 eV region.
Bifurcation on 4-dimensional Canards with Hyper Catastrophe
Authors: Tchizawa Kiyoyuki , Kanagawa Shuya
Published: November 2024

In 4-dimensional slow-fast system, under the condition of ”symmetry”, there exists ”structural stability”. It is, however, of one parameter for the slow vector. On other parameters for all slow/fast vectors, it is not yet discussed still now as it is very complicated geometrical structure. In the ”Hyper catastrophe on 4-dimensional canards”, it is confirmed due to the existence of ”bifurcation”, because ”catastrophe” is a bifurcation problem itself. In the beginning of catastrophe theory, the word ”structural stability” is used for the original differential equations and not be used for the multi variable functions. In the slow-fast system having canards, what kinds of structure are there? It is used for the parameter, which depends on the existence of canards. Through this paper, it will become clear.
Face Recognition-Based Surveillance System in Mining Industry
Authors: Hidayat Fadhil , Elviani Ulva , Agil Alunjati Figo , Furqan Alfuady Muhammad
Published: November 2024

Access control in mining construction areas is crucial for the operations of mining companies. This access control functions to secure and restrict unauthorized parties from mining activities. Violations of access rights in the mining industry result in significant losses for companies. This access control can also be utilized to record employee attendance, serving as input for the contract work system commonly applied in mining areas. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is commonly used to monitor activities; however, the current use of CCTV still requires direct human observation, which may result in important events being overlooked. The functionality of these CCTVs can be enhanced to manage access rights and monitor employee attendance to support company operations through face recognition methods. In this study, a system design was carried out through a research approach to determine the technology to be used in the system. The development of a face recognition-based access control system was conducted based on system engineering methodology. This development includes system requirements analysis, the design of a face recognition-based access control system, implementation, and system performance evaluation. The resulting system was tested through simulation processes based on actual field conditions, and the test results showed that the system could recognize faces registered in the dataset and identify subjects not registered in the dataset with an accuracy of 60%, precision of 96%, recall of 58%, and an F-score of 72%. Additionally, the system was able to connect to a database to store face recognition results and then display them on an employee attendance monitoring dashboard. The delay between the face recognition system and actual time ranged from 2-4 seconds and was still tolerable.
Emotional Intelligence in the Professional Activities of an Investigator
Authors:   Russian State University of Justice, Moscow, Russian Federation, Piskunova Elena V.
Published: November 2024

Introduction. The investigation of the crime is considered in the article from the point of view of interpersonal communication. The relationship between the psychological theory of emotional intelligence and certain aspects of legal psychology and criminalistic tactics is analyzed. Theoretical Basis. Methods. The theoretical basis of the study is the synthesis of psychological and criminalistic knowledge: about personality psychology, the psychology of communication, the theory of emotional intelligence and its applicability in various aspects of human activity, legal psychology, and the tactics of individual investigative actions. General theoretical methods of analysis, synthesis, comparison, extrapolation, modeling, as well as historical, legal and comparative legal methods were used. Results. The concept of the emotional competence of the investigator is proposed and its influence on the effectiveness of the investigation as a whole, the implementation of individual investigative actions, and the prevention of professional and emotional burnout of the investigator is shown. The features of the use of emotional intelligence in the tactics of individual investigative actions are considered. Discussion and Conclusion. Recommendations for the use of emotional intelligence when conducting individual investigative actions require further discussion and testing in practice. Implementation of general recommendations to expand the communication skills and psychological knowledge of the investigator and develop his emotional competence can increase the effectiveness of the investigation, as well as help prevent professional and emotional burnout.
Military Courts in the Modern World
Authors:   Russian State University of Justice, Moscow, Russian Federation, Petukhov Nikolay A. , Ryabtseva Ekaterina V.
Published: November 2024

Introduction. The article contains a comparative legal analysis of the organization and activities of military courts of different countries. The features of military courts in the modern world are revealed, taking into account the main approaches to solving the issue of the peculiarities of the implementation of judicial power in the armed forces. Results. A number of states where military courts operate on a permanent basis both in peacetime and wartime are considered; countries where specialized military structures operate on a permanent basis instead of military courts under general courts; countries where the activities of criminal military courts are limited to wartime. Discussion and Сonclusion. Special attention is paid to the military courts of the Russian Federation. It is concluded that military courts, taking into account the new regulations on judicial reform, actively perform their socially significant role, ensuring the proper functioning of the judiciary in the Armed Forces, other troops and formations, carrying out judicial protection of the individual, society and the state, in the interests ofensuring the national security of the Russian Federation.
On the Revision of Scientific Criteria in the Context of the Connection of Science and Practice
Authors:   Russian State University of Justice, Moscow, Russian Federation, Ananyeva Anna A. , Sazankova Oksana V.
Published: November 2024

Introduction. An attempt to understand the need to change the scientometric indicators of legal research was made in this article. Recently, quantitative indicators of publication activity and citations of authors dominate in the assessment of scientific research. There are reasonable doubts about the possibility of measuring scientific creativity only by quantitative indicators. Indicators of scientific activity must systematically explain legal reality. Legal scientometrics needs to be improved so that within the framework of scientometric indicators the practical usefulness of research for law enforcement and the daily routine practice of the existence of legal matter should be taken into account. Theoretical Basis. Methods. The theoretical basis of the article is the works of foreign and domestic researchers and scientists on the problems and features of assessing the effectiveness of scientific research, scientometrics, philosophy and legal theory. While preparing the article, the following scientific research methods were used: measurement, comparison, axiomatic method, analysis, synthesis. Results. The purpose of this article is to identify possible directions of improving the performance indicators of legal science. As a result, measures are proposed to improve the indices of publication activity, as well as measures aimed at attracting wider interest of specialists in the field of jurisprudence and the ordinary population to scientific periodicals, including the allocation in the structure of scientific publications of sections devoted to practice-oriented publications, popular science applications, intended for the general population, etc. In addition, attention is attrected to the problem of publishing practice-oriented publications in international journals, and therefore it is proposed not to give them greater importance compared to domestic publications of the list of leading peer-reviewed journals. Discussion and Conclusion. There are no scientometric indicators that would be able to evaluate without the slightest error the results of a scientist’s activity in all the diversity of connections between his scientific works and reality. Therefore, it is possible to compare the relative effectiveness of scientific developments and areas of activity of scientists based on a combination of not only quantitative, but also qualitative analysis of publication activity.
On the Role of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation in Humanising Legislation and Law Enforcement Practice
Authors:   The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russian Federation, Momotov Viktor V.
Published: November 2024

The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation takes an active part in the humanisation of Russian legislation and law enforcement practice. This article analyses the legislative initiatives of the highest judicial instance over the past 10 years, their results, and new prospects for the humanisation of criminal legislation. Special attention is paid to the rulings and practice of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation in criminal and civil cases with regard to the protection of constitutionally established rights and freedoms of the individual, which are the foundation of domestic legal humanism.
The Scale of Application of Electronic Documentary Communications as the Most Important Indicator for Assessing the Digitalization of Judicial Activities
Authors:   North-West Branch, Russian State University of Justice, St. Petersburg, Russia, Latysheva Natalya A.
Published: November 2024

The only way to speed up and ensure the quality of transmission and receipt of information between courts, participants in legal proceedings, bodies of the Judicial Department system and other entities is the use of modern information technologies. The system-structural, cultural, historical, sociological, statistical methods of scientific knowledge contributed to the implementation of the research objectives. The author defines the differences between the concepts of “documented information” and “documented communications”. The factors influencing the development of electronic documentary communications in the activities of courts have been established. Improving regulatory support is the leading of these factors. At the same time, interaction with the Federal Archival Agency in matters of creating legislation on office work in the Russian Federation was identified as a promising direction. Standardization and simplification of departmental normative regulation in modern conditions can be carried out by creating a single instruction for courts of general jurisdiction on judicial workflow, which should have a high degree of operational electronic component, taking into account the procedural features of the activities of various courts. Based on the proven experience of pilot courts and the use of available resources of the State Autonomous System “Pravosudie”, it seems appropriate to create a permanent system for monitoring the work of the apparatus of the courts in connection with the conduct of electronic documentary communications. The authorized federal subject, the Judicial Department, is entitled to administer this system. As a result of the study, the scientific basis for the practical implementation of the idea of replacing paper judicial documentary communications with electronic ones is determined – this is the cumulation of knowledge and methods of various knowledge systems – jurisprudence, information technology, document science and archival science.
The Use of Legal Regulators of Civil Relations in the Resolution of Labor Disputes
Authors:   Russian State University of Justice, Moscow, Russia, Voronov Igor Yu.
Published: November 2024

The impossibility of using legal regulators of civil relations to regulate labor conflicts is analyzed. Arguments are made against theories asserting the expediency of directly or indirectly involving the norms of civil law in the field of labor relations. Within the framework of the concept of an integrative understanding of law, a conclusion is formulated indicating that civil law is different from labor law and cannot be applied to the regulation of labor relations directly, additionally (vicariously) or using an intersectoral analogy. In this regard, a proposal is being put forward to amend the Labor Code of the Russian Federation to restrict the use of regulators of legal relations similar to labor relations.
Deontological Aspects of the Professional Activity of Judges
Authors:   Supreme Judicial Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan, Begaliyev Yernar N. , Baigaliyev Alibek B. ,   Academy of Law Enforcement Agencies under the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Published: November 2024

The purpose of the study is to consider issues related to the deontological aspects of the professional activity of judges. The purpose of the study is to analyze the normative foundations of the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On the Judicial System and the Status of Judges of the Republic of Kazakhstan” concerning issues of deontology, as well as the provisions of the Code of Judicial Ethics of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The main research methods are the formal legal method, the systematic method, the method of studying documents based on the study of official sources, regulations and legal provisions governing the activities of judges in the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the empirical method of observation used in psychology. These methods allow us to analyze issues related to the legal aspects of judicial activity, as well as the psychological characteristics of the judge’s behavior. The relevance of research. The article is of scientific value, because the authors have attempted to show the importance of the features of moral and ethical components in the activities of judges as an instrument of their professionalism, as well as ways to address the existing gaps in national legislation in the field of judicial ethics.
Changes in the Interpretation of the Criminal Law by the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation: Factors, Consequences, Risks
Authors:   North Caucasus Branch, Russian State University of Justice, Krasnodar, Russia, Genrikh Natalia V.
Published: November 2024

Problem statement. The problems of the evolutionary interpretation of the criminal law in the scientific literature are practically not given attention. At the same time, the practice of significantly correcting the interpretative positions of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation forces us to conceptualize this problem as an independent object of scientific analysis. Aims and objectives of the research. The purpose of the work is to develop the theory of interpretation of the criminal law by analyzing the factors influencing the change in the position of the highest court on the interpretation of the criminal law, as well as by investigating the mechanisms necessary to deter dynamic interpretation. Methods. The work is based primarily on the use of a documentary method of researching materials of judicial practice and a critical analysis of scientific literature. Results. Based on the study of the materials of the practice of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation, practice-forming documents of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, current judicial practice and scientific sources, the following are presented: (a) factors influencing the dynamics of the position of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation on the interpretation of criminal law; (b) factors allowing to predict changes in the dynamics of the legal position; (c) risks arising in connection with changes in acts of interpretation. Brief conclusions. The dynamics of the legal interpretation positions of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation is influenced by at least four groups of factors: the constitutional and legal meaning of criminal law regulations identified by the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation; changes in the socio-political course implemented in the country; the needs of law enforcement practice changing under the influence of new criminal challenges; the development of scientific ideas about the content of criminal law. These factors, acting individually or together, may determine a change in the approach of the highest court to understanding the criminal law. However, such changes, no matter how necessary they are, must have an important quality of predictability so that the dynamics of the interpretation of the law does not undermine the beginning of stability of criminal law regulation. The risks of instability of legal regulation when changing the interpretation of the law must be overcome by a reliable monitoring and forecas­ting system so that these changes contribute to the development of law and the effective achievement of the objectives of the criminal law.
ТЕОРЕТИЧНІ ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ РОБОЧОГО ПРОЦЕСУ ДОЗАТОРА ДЛЯ ВИСІВУ НАСІННЯ СОЇ
Authors: Соловей В. І. , Рудь А. В. , Грушецький С. М.
Published: November 2024

Висів насіння є одним із найважливіших етапів у процесі вирощування сільськогосподарських культур, включаючи сою, яка є ключовою культурою для виробництва олії, кормів та інших продуктів. Точність висіву відіграє критичну роль у забезпеченні оптимального росту і розвитку рослин. Неправильний або нерегулярний висів може призвести до низької врожайності, нерівномірного розвитку рослин та збільшення витрат на обробку поля. Важливість точного висіву: оптимальне розподіл насіння, запобігання конкурентному зростанню, підвищення ефективності використання ресурсів, покращення стійкості до хвороб і шкідників, зменшення витрат на роботу. Дослідження сприятиме розвитку нових технологій у сільському господарстві та підвищить ефективність використання насіння. Відповідно, метою теоретичних досліджень робочого процесу дозатора для висіву насіння сої є аналіз і моделювання механізмів дозування з метою підвищення точності і ефективності процесу висіву. Оцінка конструктивних особливостей і робочих параметрів дозатора дозволить виявити оптимальні рішення для покращення якості висіву та забезпечення стабільного і високого врожаю. У статті представлені результати теоретичних досліджень робочого процесу дозатора для висіву насіння сої. Визначено основні проблеми, пов'язані з точністю дозування та рівномірністю висіву, а також проаналізовано вплив конструктивних і технологічних параметрів дозатора на ефективність процесу. В рамках дослідження розглянуто різні моделі та механізми дозування, а також їх вплив на якість висіву і кінцевий врожай. Теоретичне моделювання дозволило виявити оптимальні умови роботи дозатора, що забезпечують точність висіву та раціональне використання ресурсів. Визначені основні параметри дозатора, що висіває, необхідні для його виготовлення: розміри і форма комірок, швидкість обертання диска і крильчатки, а також різницю швидкостей їх обертання. Результати дослідження сприяють удосконаленню технологій висіву насіння сої та підвищенню ефективності агрономічних процесів. Основні положення та результати теоретичного дослідження робочого процесу дозатора насіння принципово нової конструкції можуть використовуватися під час обґрунтування інтервалів та рівнів варіювання конструктивних, технологічних і режимних параметрів дозатора під час його дослідження за допомогою методів теорії планування експериментів.
ГІРЧИЦЯ САРЕПТСЬКА (BRASSICA JUNCEA (L.): ЕФЕКТИВНІСТЬ ФІТОРЕМЕДІАЦІЇ НА ЕТАПІ ЦВІТІННЯ
Authors: Яценко В. М. , Дацько О. М. , Падалка В. І. , Моша В. Л.
Published: November 2024

У статті досліджується ефективність фіторемедіації ґрунту гірчицею сарептською Brassica Juncea (L.) на етапі цвітіння з акцентом на важкі метали, зокрема Барій, Цирконій та Цинк. Забруднення ґрунту важкими металами в Україні стало надзвичайно актуальною проблемою через бойові дії, що відбуваються на території країни. Це забруднення може мати значний вплив на врожайність та якість сільськогосподарської продукції, а також становити загрозу для здоров'я населення, яке споживає таку продукцію. Гірчиця сарептська використовується не лише для продовольчих цілей, але також може слугувати для відновлення ґрунтів, забруднених важкими металами. Дослідження проводилося на ділянці поблизу жвавої дороги, де ґрунт потенційно містить вищий вмісту важких металів. Для аналізу було взято зразки із метрового шару ґрунту з кроком у 10 см до сівби гірчиці сарептської та на час її цвітіння. Аналіз ґрунту саме на цьому етапі обумовлений тим, що у випадку позитивного результату, тобто значного поглинання важких металів, можна буде виконувати фіторемедіацію кілька разів протягом весняно-літнього сезону. В результаті дослідження встановлено, що гірчиця сарептська здатна ефективно поглинати Барій з ґрунту, особливо в шарах 20–30 см, 40–50 см, 50–60 см та 60–70 см. Водночас зниження концентрації Барію в інших шарах не було статистично істотним. Щодо Цирконію, його вміст у шарах 0–10 см та 20–30 см дещо зменшився, хоча ці зміни були статистично істотними, це не дозволяє розглядати гірчицю сарептську як ефективного акумулятора цього елементу у фазу цвітіння. Аналіз на поглинання Цинку показав, що гірчиця сарептська поглинає незначну кількість цього елементу у фазу цвітіння. У підсумку, результати дослідження підтверджують можливість використання гірчиці сарептської для фіторемедіації Барію з ґрунту до фази цвітіння, тоді як для Цирконію та Цинку ефективність поглинання потребує подальших досліджень. Такі дослідження є важливими для розробки методів моніторингу та очищення ґрунтів у регіонах, що постраждали від забруднення важкими металами внаслідок воєнних дій.
Development Of The Social Security System Of Military Personnel In Modern Conditions
Authors:   Leonid Yuzkov Khmelnytskyi University of Management and Law, CHUDYK-BILOUSOVA Nadiia
Published: November 2024

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EFFECTIVE USE OF MODERN INTERACTIVE METHODS IN TEACHING ENGLISH
Authors:   Tashkent State Technical University named after Islam Karimov, Department of foreign languages Senior teacher, Uzbekistan, Zoirovna Imamova Gulchekhra
Published: November 2024

This article highlights several ways to learn English effectively and some of the modern learning technologies in language learning as well. Modern foreign languages are becoming an important component of professional education in society. Such people acquire knowledge first at school, college, lyceum, and then at institutions the main one that helps to learn a foreign language in courses or independently they learn by familiarizing themselves with data sets.
MAPPING WOOD DENSITY VARIATION USING QGIS: AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF OCHROMA PYRAMIDALE, ACACIA MANGIUM, EUCALYPTUS GRANDIS, AND PINUS SP.
Authors: PORTAL LEIF , CHAMBI ROGER , GIL JÚLIA , PEREIRA GABRIEL , TOMAZELLO MARIO
Published: November 2024

This study explores the innovative application of QGIS for mapping radial wood density variation across the entire cross-section of selected native and non-native forest species, aiming to enhance wood characterization. Using samples from Ochroma pyramidale, Acacia mangium, Eucalyptus grandis, and Pinus sp., we applied X-ray densitometry to obtain high-resolution images, which were then analyzed with QGIS to create detailed density maps. These maps provided a clear visualization of radial density variation, offering insights into the internal structure of the wood. The integration of QGIS with X-ray densitometry proved to be an effective tool for assessing wood density variation, supporting more precise and sustainable forest management practices.
“The Rock Formation”: Demyan Bedny in Dialogue with P.P. Bazhov
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Fedorov Maksim L.
Published: November 2024

“The Rock formation” is the last major lifetime work of the proletarian poet Demyan Bedny. Today it is forgotten and does not attract the attention of researchers. The paper for the first time introduces into scientific circulation archival documents, specifying the author’s work on this text. It was conceived by him as a poetic arrangement of the famous Ural tales by P.P. Bazhov. For the poet, who had recently experienced a period of disfavor and was expelled from the party, this work meant a return to great literature and was supposed to be evidence of the author’s loyal position. The study examines the relationship between Demyan Bedny and P.P. Bazhov and, first of all, restores the path of proletarian poet’s realization that in the case of Ural tales he was dealing not with actual folklore, but with a literary author’s text. That is why the versified Ural tales were never published during the lifetime of Demyan Bedny. Since it has become customary in Russian science to belittle the poet’s work in comparison with the original source, the paper attempts to see a certain literary value of Demyan Bedny’s “The Rock formation”, to consider the artistic originality of the arrangement made by the poet.
Vocal Quartets by C. Cui in the Wake of the Development of Russian Chamber Vocal Art
Authors:   The State Kosygin University of Russia, Reneva Nataliya S.
Published: November 2024

The purpose of the paper is to study the genre of vocal quartet in the works of C. Cui. The author considers issues of the implementation of romantic, lyrical themes of poetry by A. Maikov, F. Tyutchev, realistic motifs of N. Nekrasov, A. Tolstoy, decadent moods of F. Sologub addressing C. Cui’s vocal music. In the cycles of vocal quartets op. 59 and op. 88 the study discovers traditions of choral writing, coming from the first Russian composers, vocal techniques characteristic of the composers M. Mussorgsky, features of romance lyrics in the spirit of M.I. Glinka, P.I. Tchaikovsky, recreation of the musical language inherent in the Russian East. At the same time, C. Cui organically combines Russian national characteristics with achievements of European music, which is very appropriate in the context of the creative goals of The Mighty Five. The author’s reading of the vocal quartet genre can be traced in C. Cui’s texture of a four-voice pattern, which can be performed both by an ensemble and by a choir, but in any case, the compositions retain the quality of chamber music. Study results allowed for establishing that Cui’s vocal quartets are in keeping with the general development of Russian chamber vocal art, complementing the overall picture of ensemble and choral music.
“Mad Hot” Multiculturalism: Dominican Cultural Identity Through Music and Dance
Authors: Valerio-Holguín Fernando
Published: November 2024

In 1994, a ballroom dance program for 5th graders was implemented in New York public schools. By 2005, more than 6,000 kids from 60 schools in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn were required to take this 10-week course. The very same year, Marilyn Agrelo directed the documentary Mad Hot Ballroom Dance (2005). The documentary tells the story of the preparation, instruction, and rehearsal of various school teams for the Colors of the Rainbows final competition. New York is one of the most multicultural states in the United States with the student population coming from different countries and backgrounds. There are Dominicans, Cubans, Puerto Ricans, European Americans, African Americans, and Asian Americans. Through the music used in this Public-School program (merengue, tango, rumba, and swing), students find an outlet for their feelings and a way to “construct their subjectivities”, as Charles Keil would suggest. It is through dance that, a public school becomes a space of alterity or paratopia; a Korean boy dances a tango with a Dominican girl, whereas a Jewish-American boy dances a merengue with an African-American girl. In this essay, I will argue, among other things, that the ballroom dance program teaches students from different races, religions, and cultural backgrounds not only how to dance but also how to mingle and interact, thus reinforcing the possibility of greater multicultural integration. [Article copies available for a fee from The Transformative Studies Institute. E-mail address: journal@transformativestudies.org Website: http://www.transformativestudies.org ©2024 by The Transformative Studies Institute. All rights reserved.]
The Metaphorical Exile of Identity in Selected Stories by Milia Gayoso Manzur and Edmundo Paz Soldán
Authors: Riccardi Giuseppe
Published: November 2024

This study proposes an interpretation of exile in metaphorical terms, namely a binary association which relates territorial uprooting to a distance that a sick subject carries out either from the socio-cultural context of reference or from his own subjective identity. We intend to analyze the disease as a factor of de-territorialization, in order to see how the pathological condition may cause a withdrawal of the Egoidentity that leads, in the sick subject, to: a) a renunciation of existence (it goes from the extreme “thanatic impulse” to less traumatic forms of isolation and confinement) or b) a refusal to reintegrate into the human dimension, turning down all possible forms of recovery/rehabilitation. For our symbolic approach we selected the short stories “Con las alas rotas” and “La mirada ausente”, included in the volume Gorriones bajo la lluvia (2020), authored by the Paraguayan Milia Gayoso Manzur, and the story “El croata” which the Bolivian Edmundo Paz Soldán wrote for the thematic anthology Excesos del cuerpo (2009). The limitations related to a pathological state are seen as a set of factors which can break the ties that the individuals maintain with their social environment and with the perception of their own body: an experience of detachment or exile in loco. [Article copies available for a fee from The Transformative Studies Institute. E-mail address: journal@transformativestudies.org Website: http://www.transformativestudies.org ©2024 by The Transformative Studies Institute. All rights reserved.]
Book Review: Amy Sonnie and James Tracy, Hillbilly Nationalists, Urban Race Rebels, and Black Power: Interracial Solidarity in 1960s-70s New Left Organizing. New York: Melville House. 2021.
Authors: Grizzle Gary
Published: November 2024

The tenth anniversary revised and updated edition of Hillbilly Nationalists, Urban Race Rebels, and Black Power: Interracial Solidarity in 1960s-70s New Left Organizing is a critical retelling of New Left politics in the United States. This retelling should be of interest to historians, political scientists, sociologists, community organizers, and anyone concerned with the possibilities and challenges of creating a meaningfully inclusive society. It should be of interest to this diverse audience for the following reasons.
Some Chemotaxonomic Characteristics of Local Garlic Genotypes
Authors: Yaralı Karakan Faika , Uçan Mine
Published: November 2024

This study was carried out to determine some chemotaxonomic characteristics such as volatile sulfur compounds, mineral content and % protein of 7 garlic genotypes grown in Hatay province. The results revealed that the garlic genotypes have a large variation in terms of sulfur compound, mineral and % protein content. A total of 10 volatile sulfur compounds were detected, mainly diallyl disulphide and its amount in the genotypes varied between 41.51% and 59.48%. The highest value (59.48%) was detected in genotype Altınözü 2. The mineral content of determined in garlic genotypes also differed among genotypes. Genotypes Samandağ 2, Samandağ 3 and Hatay 1 had higher value in terms of Cu, Samandağ 1, Hatay 1 and Hatay 2 had higher value in terms of Zn, Samandağ 2, Altınözü 2, and Hatay 1 had higher value in terms of Na, Samandağ 1, Hatay 1, and Samandağ 3 had higher value in terms of K, Samandağ 1 had higher value in Ca and Fe, Altınözü 2 had higher value in terms of Mn, and Samandağ 2, Hatay 1, and Hatay 2 had high value in terms of Mg. The % protein content of the garlic genotypes varied between 4.77% and 7.71%. It is thought that this study will form a basis for the evaluation of these genotypes in breeding programs.
Overestimation of Astrophysical Gamma-Ray Energies during Thunderstorms: Synergy of Galactic and Atmospheric Accelerators
Authors: Chilingarian A. , Zazyan M.
Published: November 2024

Particle accelerators abound in space plasmas, saturating the cosmos with fully stripped nuclei and gamma rays, with energies surpassing the capabilities of human-made accelerators by orders of magnitude. Upon reaching Earth’s atmosphere, these particles trigger extensive air showers (EASs), generating millions of secondary cosmic rays of lower energies. Free electrons from EASs developing in the atmosphere are seeds for atmospheric electron accelerators. Strong atmospheric electric fields (AEFs) evolving during thunderstorms act as accelerators, amplifying the intensity of electrons many times, significantly enlarging the EAS size (number of electrons). Thus, the energy of the primary cosmic ray recovered by EAS size can be significantly overestimated. Recently discovered by high-altitude EAS arrays, PeVatron candidates (ultra–high-energy (UHE) astrophysical gamma-ray sources) must be carefully examined according to the atmospheric conditions during EAS detection. Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory and High-Altitude Water Cherenkov Observatory arrays are located in regions of frequent thunderstorms, and an AEF’s strength can reach and surpass the critical strength to start relativistic runaway electron avalanches. A few registered UHE gamma rays from stellar sources can be registered at just this time when the AEF highly enhances the EAS size. Thunderstorm ground enhancements are copiously registered at mountain peaks of Eastern Europe, Germany, and Armenia, with energies well above the threshold energy of EAS array scintillators. Thus, the overestimation of the energy of primary particles is not an exotic process but a consequence of already well-established physical phenomena. Consequently, a report on each registered UHE gamma ray should include the recorded time and corresponding weather conditions.
The evolutionary history and ecological adaptation of Capulus danieli (Littorinimorpha, Capulidae)
Authors: Xie Yaoyu , Han Yida , Jia Menghao , Cai Linxuan , Zhao Bin , Hao Zhenlin , Tian Ying
Published: November 2024

Capulus danieli, a distinct member of Capulidae, with a limpet-shaped shell, exhibits a unique ecological behaviour by attaching and drilling onto the shells of scallops, distinguishing itself from other members of the gastropod class, offering a compelling case for evolutionary and ecological study. This study initially obtained the complete mitochondrial genome of C. danieli through second-generation sequencing. In addition, 25 species closely related to C. danieli were selected to establish phylogenetic analysis using Maximum Likelihood (ML) and Bayesian Inference (BI) methods. Furthermore, a divergence time tree of Capulidae was constructed based on the analysis of the 16S rRNA gene sequence of 11 Capulidae species.

The results showed that the mitochondrial genome of C. danieli is similar to most known neogastropods, confirming the first record of this species in China. The phylogenetic analysis also revealed a close evolutionary relationship between C. danieli (Family Capulidae) and Ficus subintermedia, Ficus variegata (Family Ficidae) within the Order Littorinimorpha. The divergence time estimation suggested that C. danieli diverged approximately 52.29 million years ago. The genus Capulus of mollusks exhibits morphological plasticity, adapting their form to better suit their parasitic lifestyle. This adaptability may aid in their survival and reproduction on various hosts. The adaptive changes in the shell morphology of Capulus species in response to the morphology of their host shells can be considered an example of co-evolution.
Extracting specimen label data rapidly with a smartphone – a great help for simple digitization in taxonomy and collection management
Authors: Ahrens Dirk , Haas Alexander , Pacheco Thaynara L. , Grobe Peter
Published: November 2024

Here we provide short tutorials to read out specimen label data from type- as well as handwritten labels in a rapid and easy way with a mobile phone. We apply this in general, but test this in particular for insect specimen labels, which are generally quite small. We provide alterative procedure instructions for Android and Apple based environments, as well as protocols for single and bulk scans. We expect that this way of data capture will be of great help for a simple digitization in taxonomy and collection management, off the large industrial digitization pipelines. With omitting the step of taking/maintaining images of the labels, this approach is more rapid, cheaper, and environmentally more sustainable because no storage with carbon footprint is required for label images. The biggest advantage of this protocol is the use of readily available commercial devices, which are easy to handle as they are used on a daily basis and can be replaced at relatively low cost when they come into (informatic) age, which is also a matter of cyber security.