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Revenue Diversification on Financial Sustainability of Public Universities in Kenya
Authors: Kimathi Betty Kathure , Irungu Anthony Mugetha
Published: October 2024

Public universities play a critical role through academic empowerment of the citizens and actively participating in knowledge dissemination and research in society. However, despite being the centers of knowledge creation and development, one of the significant challenges facing public universities in Kenya is financial sustainability. This is evidenced by growing debt from financial institutions, unremitted statutory deductions, and shrinking government grants. Whereas proponents of sound financial management practices including revenue diversification hold the practices as possible solutions for financial sustainability of every organization, few studies have been done to ascertain this position in Kenyan public universities. Therefore, this paper sought to assess the effect of revenue diversification on financial sustainability of Kenyan public universities. The study used modern portfolio theory and financial sustainability model to discuss the variables. A descriptive research design was adopted while targeting 41 public universities for the study. Random sampling approach was applied to select 22 out of the 41 public universities. Using a secondary data collection template, secondary panel data was collected from the office of auditor general for the financial years 2018/2019 to 2022 / 2021.The study found revenue diversification had a negative significant impact on financial sustainability using gearing ratio and a positive significant effect on financial sustainability using sustainability ratio in Kenyan public universities. The study recommends that public universities should explore innovative alternative sources of revenue and close revenue-generating units whose marginal costs are higher than marginal revenues.
Effect of Royalty Payments on Tax Revenue Collection on Multinational Enterprises in Kenya
Authors: Musesya Samson Kivati , Cheboi Prof. Josephat , Kabete Dr. Muturi
Published: October 2024

Purpose: The study sought to investigate the effect of royalty payments on tax revenue collection on MNEs in Kenya. The study was further explained by the accounting, economic and transaction theories.
Methodology: The study adopted an explanatory research design and longitudinal research design while a secondary data collection method was used to collect data through content analysis of audited financial statements of a target population of 62 firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) in Kenya. The sample of the study was identified using inclusion-exclusion criteria to identify the 28 MNEs that met the sampling criteria for this study over an observation period of 11 years.
Results: The study found that royalty payments negatively affect tax revenue collection (????=− 0.0000113, p = 0.025).
Conclusion: The study concluded that there is a significant negative relationship between royalty payments and tax revenue collection. This study therefore recommends the government should introduce guidelines on royalty payments, specifically outlining the procedures through which an MNE should claim for deduction of royalty payments, from their incomes.
The acculturative role of Sea Woman
Authors: Sonne Birgitte
Published: October 2024

Influence of the Whites through trade relations and collaboration with the Eastern Canadian Inuit made the latter alter their origin myth about Sea Woman. The Whites became incorporated into that myth together with elements of Christianity, and Sea Woman gained in religious significance. This happened prior to the establishment of Christian missions and was furthered by Sea Woman's traditional role in myth as a mediator of the relationship of exchange between the Inuit and the sea mammals, and also between Inuit of various locales. The method used for substantiation combines structural analysis with ethnohistorical enquiry, and implications of this combination are discussed.
The lipid metabolism in Greenlanders
Authors: Bang H.O. , Dyerberg Jørn
Published: October 2024

In the years 1970, 1972 and 1976 the blood lipids in Greenlanders living in the Umanak district and the composition of their food, especially that of their dietary fat were examined in an attempt to explain the rarity of ischaemic heart disease in Green landers.Decreased concentrations of serum cholesterol, triglycerides, low density and very low density lipoproteins and increased concentration of high density lipoprotein in male Eskimos were found. The fatty acid pattern of the serum lipids was different from that of Danes. Especially remarkable was the high concentration of eicosapentaenoic and low concentration of arachidonic acids compared with Danes. The serum lipids of Greenlanders living in Denmark were found similar to that of Danes.The Eskimo food was found rich in protein and poor in carbohydrate. The fatty acid pattern of the dietary fat was similar to that found in their blood.We could show - by in-vitro experiments - that eicosapentaenoic acid can act as precursor for thrombocyte active prostaglandins in stead of arachidonic acid in Europeans, giving rise to an anti-aggregatory prostaglandin, probably PGI3, but to no pro-aggregatory thromboxane. This causes a shift in the balance towards the anti-aggregatory - and consequently anti-thrombotic - side.During a fourth expedition in 1978 to the Umanak district our theory from the in-vitro experiments was confirmed by in-vivo observations in the Eskimos. We found decreased platelet aggregability and increased bleeding time.The rare incidence of ischaemic heart disease and other thrombotic diseases in Greenlanders can be explained by their low scrum lipids, their high content of a-lipoprotein and - probably most important - by their special serum fatty acid pattern giving rise to a decreased platelet aggregability and consequently a decreased tendency to thrombosis.
Usages et appropriations du jeu vidéo Animal Crossing: New Horizonsen contexte de pandémie
Authors:   Homo Leudens
Published: October 2024

Cet article présente les conclusions d’une autoethnographie collective et d’une analyse textuelle assistée par ordinateur dont l’objectif est de comprendre pourquoi le jeu de simulation de vieAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsfut autant joué durant la pandémie et à quelles fins. En s’inspirant de la théorie des usages et gratifications, les auteur·rice·s identifient six besoins exacerbés par le confinement, que les joueur·se·s tentèrent de combler à l’aide du jeu : besoins d’interactions sociales, de repos, d’évasion, d’exutoire, de productivité et d’expression identitaire. L’article s’intéresse non seulement aux affordances du jeu et aux pratiques des joueur·se·s qui favorisent ou nuisent à la réalisation de ces besoins, mais aussi aux appropriations faites par les joueur·se·s pour adapter le jeu à leurs besoins spécifiques en contexte de pandémie.
Créativité et réflexivité dansAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. Quand la situation « en jeu » constitue un remède à la situation pandémique « hors jeu »
Authors: Chiapello Laureline
Published: October 2024

Cet article montre que les jeux de construction, tels qu’Animal Crossing: New Horizons,sont des activités de design faisant appel à un agir créatif qui constitue un « remède » face à des situations difficiles comme celle de la pandémie de COVID-19. Pour ce faire, il s’appuie sur une vision pragmatiste de la créativité en design, articulée autour du concept de « situation » provenant des travaux de Donald Schön et d’Hans Joas. Suivant une approche autoethnographique, l’auteure explique commentAnimal Crossing: New Horizonslui a permis d’être créative et réflexive durant le confinement.
Neformalių globėjų, globojančių darbingo amžiaus šeimos narius su negalia, patirtys, išgyvenant biografinį pertrūkį
Authors: Daugėlienė Dovilė , Malinauskas Gedas , Naujanienė Rasa
Published: October 2024

Neformalios globos reiškinys dažniausiai tyrinėjamas per asmenų, kurie rūpinasi vyresnio amžiaus artimaisiais, patirties spektrą. Tuo tarpu mokslinis diskursas apie neformalių globėjų, kurie rūpinasi darbingo amžiaus, sunkią negalią gyvenimo eigoje įgijusiais asmenimis, patirtis, jiems tenkančius iššūkius ir būdus juos atliepti vis dar nėra išplėtotas. Straipsnio tikslas – remiantis kokybinio tyrimo duomenimis pristatyti asmenų, kurie rūpinasi darbingo amžiaus artimaisiais, neformalų globos procesą sudarančias patirtis išgyvenant biografinį pertrūkį.
Pagalbos proceso konstravimas šeimos nariams dingus jų artimajam: socialinio darbo vaidmuo
Authors: Norgialienė Leda
Published: October 2024

Dingimų problema yra gyvų visuomenės diskusijų objektas tiek dėl reiškinio masto, tiek dėl jautrumo. Mylimo žmogaus dingimas – vienas dramatiškiausių įvykių, kuris gali nutikti žmogui. Dingus be žinios asmeniui pasikeičia šeima ir draugai, kurie lieka. Dingusių asmenų artimųjų jausminiai išgyvenimai turi didelės svarbos pagalbos konstravimo procese, kadangi nuo jų išgyvenamų jausmų priklauso pagalbos poreikis. Dingusių asmenų srityje dirbantys specialistai dažnai jaučia bejėgiškumą ir nusivylimą ieškodami būdų, kaip paremti ir įtraukti šeimas, nesukeliant joms dar daugiau dviprasmiškumo ir netikrumo.
Valgymo sutrikimų sampratos kaita: nuo klinikinio gydymo iki sociokultūrinių prevencijų ir intervencijų
Authors: Laužonytė Alma
Published: October 2024

Straipsniu siekiama nustatyti pradedančiojo socialinio darbuotojo atsparumą išbandančius veiksnius. Tyrimas atskleidė, kad darbuotojo atsparumą išbandantys veiksniai susiję ne tik su asmeniu ir organizacijos kultūra, bet ir su platesniu socialiniu, politiniu ir kultūriniu kontekstu, apimančiu profesinės veiklos įvaizdį ir teisinio reguliavimo ypatumus.
Comparison of Sound Insulation Performance of Water Drop and Trapezoidal Sound Barriers
Authors: Doğan Arif , Aslandağ Ahmet , Yayla Paşa
Published: October 2024

With increasing urbanization and industrialization, noise pollution has become a significant environmental issue. This study compares the sound insulation performance of two different sound barrier designs: water drop and trapezoidal. COMSOL Multiphysics software for computational simulations is used to calculate sound transmission loss (STL). The results indicated that the water drop design provides more effective sound insulation compared to the trapezoidal model. Additionally, economic analyses suggest that the water drop design may offer long-term advantages despite higher initial costs.
Arıtılmış Atık Suyun Çimento Esaslı Sistemlerde Karma Suyu Olarak Kullanılmasının Araştırılması
Authors: Ulukaya Serhan
Published: October 2024

Ülkemizde ve Dünyada hızla artan nüfusun bir sonucu olarak, doğal su kaynaklarına olan ihtiyaç artmaktadır. Artan su talebi doğal su kaynaklarının tükenmesine yol açarken, buna mukabil artan atık su miktarı da kalan doğal kaynakların kirlenmesine ve özellikle tatlı suların kalitesinin bozulmasına neden olmaktadır. Bu nedenle, tatlı su kaynaklarının kirlenmesini önlemek için mevcut su kaynaklarının akıllıca kullanılması ve atık suların yeniden kullanılması gerekmektedir. Geri dönüştürülen atık sular parkların, spor tesislerinin ve otoyolların sulanmasının yanı sıra yangınla mücadele, inşaat alanlarında partikül emisyon kontrolü ve beton üretimi için de kullanılabilir. Bu çalışma, şehir atık suyunu arıtan membran biyoreaktörün çıkış suyunun beton üretiminde karma suyu olarak kullanımını araştırmaktadır. Bu atık suyun uygunluğunu değerlendirmek için öncelikle üretilen çimento harçlarının kıvam, priz süresi, birim-hacim ağırlık ve dayanım gelişimi gibi taze ve sertleşmiş hal özellikleri araştırılmıştır. Geri kazanılan su ile üretilen numunelerin priz başlangıç ve bitiş süreleri, damıtılmış su ile üretilen numunelerden elde edilenlerden %25'ten daha az sapma göstermiştir. Farklı su/çimento oranları ve kür koşulları etkisi altında geri kazanılan su, damıtık su ve musluk suyu ile üretilen numunelerin farklı yaşlardaki basınç dayanımları arasında dalgalı bir trend oluşurken; TS EN 1008’e göre yapılan değerlendirmede geri kazanılan su ile üretilen numunelerin damıtık su ile üretilen numunelere göre normalize basınç dayanımının hem 7. günde hem de 28. günde asgari %90’lık limit değerin üzerinde olduğu görülmüştür. Elde edilen bu sonuçların ardından, çalışmada kullanılan suyun çimento esaslı sistemlerin karma suyu olarak potansiyel taşıdığı, ancak bu çıkarımın dayanıklılık ve donatı korozyon testlerini de içeren ek araştırmalarla desteklenmesi gerektiği sonucuna varılmıştır.
Implementation of the environmental protection policy in agriculture
Authors: Muhlinina Mariya  Mihailovna
Published: October 2024

The article analyzes a number of legal aspects of the implementation of state policy in the field of environmental protection in agriculture. The subject of the study is the legal norms governing the state policy on environmental protection in agriculture. The purpose of this study is to analyze the negative impact of agricultural activities on the environment and the existing organizational, legal and economic mechanisms for the conservation of natural resources and environmental protection, as well as to formulate conclusions and proposals based on this analysis to improve legal regulation in the field of agricultural development in our country. The relevance of the study is related to the development of an important issue – the implementation of environmental protection reform in Russia at the present time, which is carried out mainly by economic measures aimed at motivating social environmental responsibility and economic stimulation of economic entities to ensure the environmental safety of their activities. The author used formal legal, dialectical, systematic methods, as well as other general scientific methods. The article analyzes the provisions of the Federal Law of the Russian Federation "On Environmental Protection", as well as the new Strategy for the development of agro-industrial and fisheries complexes for the period up to 2030, where serious emphasis is placed on import substitution as one of the key landmarks of Russia's development. It seems obvious that it is necessary to continue improving legal regulation and strategic planning in the direction under study. As a recommendation for improving legislation, the author proposes an addition to the formulation of one of the six goals of the state agrarian policy formulated in the Federal Law of the Russian Federation "On the Development of Agriculture", which is necessary in order to bring the goal in line with the constitutional norm. The key result of the state policy on environmental protection in agriculture should be the sustainable development of agriculture. The author notes the intensification of work on the implementation of the Russian scientific and technical program for the development of agriculture and promising areas of state policy.
Controversial aspects of child care and supervision in the legal structure of the constitutional right to preschool education
Authors: Vilacheva Mariya Nikolaevna
Published: October 2024

The article examines the little-studied topic of the content of the right to preschool education in the Russian Federation. To determine the content of this right, the author examines in detail and uses two methodological approaches in the study of the general right to education, which are then used to determine the legal nature of the right to preschool education: as a process and as a specific result of the activity of the subject entitled to the right to education. The necessity of including into the existing legal structure the right to preschool education (training and upbringing of persons from birth to entry into school) supervision and care, which is not legally related to the state’s function of providing accessible and free education, but is a civil legal service that is financially burdensome for parents (legal representatives). The main conclusion of the study is the need to include in the existing legal structure the right to preschool education (training and upbringing of persons from birth to entry into school), supervision and care, which legally do not relate to the state’s function of providing accessible and free education, but are civil law a service that financially burdens parents (legal representatives). Since the legislative division of preschool education into education according to the relevant educational program (assumed at the expense of budgetary funds in pursuance of the constitutional principle of free education), and separately – supervision and care (assumed at the expense of parents (legal representatives) on the basis of a civil contract) leads to lack of universal financial support standards. Thus, the constitutional right to preschool education has four components in its content: training, education, supervision and care, which are in inextricable unity. The absence of at least one of the components destroys the structure of the legal construct “preschool education”.
Feringas and Galgai expansion in the Terek and Argun interfluve in the XV-XVIII centuries.
Authors: Albogachiev Magomed Mikhailovich
Published: October 2024

The subject of the research in the article is the question of the Galgai expansion in the interfluve of Fortanga and Argun in the XV–XVIII centuries, in the context of the question of the tribal affiliation of the Ferings from the Akka folk legend about the Ferings. The analysis of information from historical sources related to these issues is carried out. The purpose of this article is to show the Galgai presence in the interfluve of Fortanga and Argun in the XV–XVIII centuries, as well as their connection with the mythical Feringami people, who, according to information from the Akka legend, came from the "Galgai societies" around the XV century, seized the upper reaches of the Gekhi River and tried to subjugate this territory through its colonization and the spread of the Christian religion among the local pagan population. To achieve this goal, the author has attracted a significant amount of scientific literature and archival data, comparing them with information from Ingush and Chechen folklore. In the course of the study, the author comes to the conclusion that the in XV–XVIII centuries there was an active expansion of the Galgai tribes in the interfluve of Fortanga and Argun and their colonization of this territory. This is reflected in some Chechen legends. After the crushing blow inflicted in the XVI century by the Kabardino-Nogai army, the Galgaevites were forced out of the flat territories. However, in the second half of the XVII century, led by Etagai Agishbatoysky and with the support of the Avar princes Turlov, they managed to liberate the flat lands between Argun and Terek from the Nogais, after which they founded their settlements here. The relevance of this article lies in the fact that it additionally highlights an important issue for the study of the main migration routes of Ingush tribes in the XV–XVIII centuries.
Organization of service for the protection and escort of persons detained in the Russian Empire in the period 1718-1917 on the example of the Peter and Paul Fortress.
Authors: Soloveichik Maksim Vyacheslavovich
Published: October 2024

The subject of the study is the specifics of the organization of the service for the protection and escort of persons detained in the Russian Empire in the period 1718–1917, using the example of the Peter and Paul Fortress. The object of the study is the main directions of organizing the activities of the Peter and Paul Fortress as a place of detention in our country for the protection and escort of persons held in it in the period 1718–1917. Studying the history of the experience of organizing the activities of places of detention in our country is necessary to understand the origins of the requirements for the organization of security and escort services for persons held in modern similar institutions. After all, ensuring security during protection and escort is part of the overall national security of modern Russian society. Research method: general scientific research methods (analysis, synthesis, description, comparison) were used, the basis was the dialectical method of cognition. It was important to study the historical experience of the organization of this service and to trace its transformation and change of tactical techniques for its improvement during the time indicated in the title in order to understand the main weaknesses of these activities. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that it was proved that during the specified historical period, only constant vigilance during the guard and escort service in relation to persons in custody made it safe for the employees themselves and for the citizens of the country. It is concluded that the measures for protection and escort on the basis of the specified place of detention were improved depending on the behavior or actions of the persons held in it. Therefore, every modern employee of the convoy service of our time should remember that any tricks of persons in custody will be stopped if you are brave, vigilant and resolute. In this regard, it is important to conduct classes and trainings based, among other things, on the experience of previous generations of convoy units, since the tricks of detainees may be repeated over time, taking into account the development of new technologies.
Interior Minister A.A. Makarov and the newspaper campaign against Grigory Rasputin in public opinion (January-March 1912)
Authors: Sichev Nikolai Fedorovich
Published: October 2024

The article is devoted to the activities of the Minister of Internal Affairs A.A. Makarov during the newspaper campaign against Grigory Rasputin in January-March 1912. In preparation for the elections, the leader of the Octobrist party, A.I. Guchkov, decided to use attacks on the government and the supreme power as the main tool, one of which was a newspaper campaign against Grigory Rasputin, who was close to the imperial court. Nicholas II demanded that the Minister of Internal Affairs stop publications of this kind, however, Makarov could not fulfill the emperor's instructions, and the newspaper campaign stopped only in the spring of 1912 in connection with the events at the Lena gold mines. Public opinion reacted to the current situation by spreading persistent rumors about the imminent resignation of the Minister of the Interior, however, the emperor postponed the adoption of this decision. The study of this problem allows us to reconstruct one of the mechanisms of political struggle in the form of newspaper campaigns and assess its impact on the functioning of the "updated" state system in the Russian Empire at the beginning of the twentieth century. The methodological basis of the research is both general scientific methods (analysis, descriptive method) and general historical methods (historical-comparative, historical-systemic), which allows us to create a complete picture of the domestic political situation in Russia at the beginning of 1912. This study has a scientific novelty, since this problem is currently poorly studied and is mentioned in historiography in the context of other plots. In addition, the research is based on archival materials, as well as publications in periodicals of the early twentieth century, introduced into scientific circulation in recent times. The following conclusions were formulated in the course of the study: 1) The Rasputin theme temporarily left the pages of periodicals and did not lead to the immediate resignation of A.A. Makarov, but, nevertheless, significantly damaged the reputation of the minister in socio-political circles. 2) Nicholas II was somewhat disappointed in Makarov, since the newspaper campaign against Rasputin affected the private life of his family, and Makarov, in turn, could not comply with the emperor's request to stop publishing materials about the "Siberian elder".
Comparative analysis of modern concepts of hybrid warfare
Authors: Machnev Ilya Petrovich
Published: October 2024

The term "hybrid war" is currently one of the actively discussed in the context of the geopolitical processes taking place between the countries of the collective West on the one hand, Russia and China on the other. However, there are many different theoretical concepts of the term "hybrid warfare" in the research field, which creates a certain terminological confusion, which consequently leads to an incomplete understanding of such a term. Thus, in this study, foreign and domestic concepts of the term "hybrid war" were presented, analyzed and systematized, and the problem of politicization of this term was also identified. The subject of the study is the analysis of the theoretical concepts of the term "hybrid warfare". The object of the study is hybrid warfare. The purpose of the study is to identify the main concepts of hybrid warfare and compare them.  The research methodology is based on general scientific theoretical methods such as analysis, generalization, comparison, deduction and induction, as well as special methods, namely the method of critical analysis of discourse, the method of historical analysis and the main methods of historical research, in particular, the comparative historical method and typologization. The results of this research are the disclosure of theoretical concepts of foreign and domestic scientists, as well as their systematization, comparison and analysis of their content in the context of discourse. The novelty of this study lies in a comprehensive comparison and analysis of various concepts of the term "hybrid warfare", which allows us to reveal the understanding of such a term from the point of view of researchers from Western countries and from Russia. Despite the existing concepts of hybrid warfare, it is concluded that the question of understanding such a war remains debatable. In conclusion, it is worth noting that this work will be a useful tool for in-depth theoretical research in the field of hybrid warfare, since this study identifies and systematizes the main scientific works related to the study of such wars, as well as analyzes their content.
Self-formation and hidden aggression: ethical issues in self-therapy documentaries
Authors: Bai Duo
Published: October 2024

The object of the study is a Chinese documentary about self-therapy. Documentaries about self-therapy have become the main focus of the work of young Chinese documentary filmmakers over the past two years. They often act in front of the audience as victims in the family. Such films are mostly very touching. Directors are often rated as brave and courageous, as they openly talk about their traumatic experiences, directly confront their parents and demand that they admit their mistakes. However, behind all this, serious ethical problems related to the shooting method remain unnoticed. The author analyzes in detail the film "Small Talk", a representative of Chinese documentaries about self—therapy. Special attention is paid to the rhetorical techniques used by director Huang Huidu in the film. The aim of the study is to compare the camera with a tool that promotes communication and self—reflection, rather than with a weapon of violence and self-defense. To study the texture of the film, a strategy of reading with commentary is used, perspectives are involved, knowledge of jurisprudence and psychoanalysis is used to question the authenticity of the first-person narrative, and ethical problems in the director's approach are indicated. The novelty of the research lies in the development of the ethical aspect identified by Paul Arthur in his study of documentaries about self-therapy, namely "murder on screen", which is insufficiently studied in subsequent studies. The study argues that in order to study the ethical aspects of documentaries about self-therapy, it is necessary to analyze the rhetorical actions of the director. Thereby finding out how he hides his aggressiveness. The study found that the director, firstly, creates an image of the victim, thus allowing the audience to listen to his story sympathetically, but ignores the violence to which the mother is subjected during filming, namely: reveals the mother's private life without permission, forcibly forces her to act, deprives her of her voice and distorts her image. Secondly, the director took on the role of an analyst to convince the audience that the film reflects objective facts, not subjective ones. The study convinces that the director's self—medication methods are unscientific, therefore, the cure in the finale of the film is false.
Reception of Taoist images in the artistic culture of Xieyi
Authors: ZHao SHaolu
Published: October 2024

This article describes the artistic phenomenon of Xieyi in Chinese culture, examines the essential characteristics of the Chinese culture of handwritten writing, especially on the example of Taoist images, analyzes their unique value in artistic expression and cultural heritage. The author examines in detail such aspects of the topic as the definition of the culture of free Thought, its historical evolution, its connection with Taoist thought, as well as the cultural meaning and artistic characteristics of Taoist images. Special attention is paid to the detailed analysis of Taoist images in the artistic culture of Xieyi, which allows us to trace their historical origin and evaluate their heritage and innovation in modern art. A historical and cultural excursion into the formation and development of the Xieyi artistic style in Chinese culture allowed us to identify the philosophical and cultural meaning of Taoist images and their reflection in the Xieyi artistic culture. The research was carried out using the methods of deconstruction, comparison, formal and semiotic analysis, as well as the analysis of iconography. As a result of the research, the author comes to the conclusion that the reflection of Taoist images in the artistic culture of Xieyi has a deep spiritual meaning. The cultural significance of Taoist images lies in the fact that they are an integral part of religious rituals, spiritual practice and cosmology. Today, the interaction of Taoist images and modern art is deepening and developing thanks to artists who enrich the methods of expressing art and expand its content and meaning. Such a dialogue contributes to the emergence of new opportunities for the development of contemporary art. The inner artistic culture of free self-expression reveals the value and modern significance of Taoist art, embodies the aesthetic taste and philosophical thoughts of the Chinese nation with its unique intention for the artistic individual expressiveness of the main idea of the painting. The reception of Taoist images in the artistic culture of the Xieyi is a link between East and West, traditional and modern art, promotes cultural exchange and integration.
The interaction of traditional Chinese and Western musical instruments in Tang Dong's work as a multicultural dialogue
Authors: Litvikh Elena Vyacheslavovna , Lyu Ilei
Published: October 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the role of traditional Chinese instruments in the chamber and symphonic music of Tang Dong. In this aspect, such works as Ghost Opera, Concerto for String Orchestra and pipas and Crouching Tiger Concerto are analyzed. The authors consider in detail various types of interaction between traditional Chinese instruments and Western ones in terms of their influence on the general artistic idea of Tang Dong's works, as well as in the context of the relationship of the timbre side of music with other elements of the sound fabric. In connection with the problems of the article, some aspects of the concept of "organic music" by Tang Dong are also touched upon, the origins of which are found both in traditional Chinese culture and in Western music of the XX century. Thus, the multicultural nature of this original artistic concept is revealed. In the course of the research, the authors turned to the methods of holistic musicological analysis, comparative analysis (comparison of Ghost Opera and Concerto for String Orchestra and pipa), comparative cultural method. Based on the analysis of Tang Dong's works, the authors conclude that national instruments are interpreted by the composer as carriers of Chinese culture and, interacting with Western instruments, act as subjects of multicultural dialogue. Depending on the concept of a particular work, traditional Chinese instruments in the composer's works can be represented as characters of instrumental theater, members of an instrumental ensemble (orchestra) in the context of Western musical genres, as well as as sound images reproduced by other instruments. The authors identify the application in Tang Dong's music of two concepts of working with musical material borrowed from different cultural traditions: collage and symbiosis. The article provides a rare example of using both methods of work in relation to the same musical material, which was implemented by the composer in Ghost Opera and Concerto for String Orchestra and Pipa.
International control in the field of anti-corruption:yesterday, today, tomorrow
Authors: Spiridonov Anastas Pavlovich , Murashkin Igor' Yur'evich
Published: October 2024

The global processes of world politics in recent years have led to a shift in emphasis in the field of combating corruption at the interstate level away from the basic principles of international cooperation and, as a result, to the leveling of one of the directions of ensuring international security. The current situation can lead to the destabilization of the global economy, a decrease in the level of public confidence in the activities of public authorities, and often to social tension in society. These trends have become the subject of research by the authors of this work, and its purpose is to identify prospects for the development of international cooperation in the field of ensuring compliance with international treaties to minimize the impact of corruption on political, economic and social processes, opportunities and mechanisms for eliminating emerging contradictions in relations between states and political blocs, determining the place and role of the Russian Federation in these processes. Such studies have not been conducted to date. The paper examines paradoxical phenomena in international relations and recent attempts by political elites in a number of Western countries to destabilize the political situation, including by excluding Russia from the spheres of international cooperation, including those related to ensuring compliance with international law aimed at minimizing corruption manifestations. The role of the most powerful players in world politics, their experience in establishing international relations, as well as in developing national traditions of combating corruption, which led to conclusions about the need to consider the Russian Federation as the most likely initiator of the creation of an international organization to ensure compliance with anti-corruption legislation standards, was studied and evaluated.
Norms of international law in the field of application of the results of scientific research in the field of biotechnology (on the example of therapeutic and reproductive cloning and editing of the human genome) and their patent protection
Authors: Akhmadova Maryam Abdurakhmanovna
Published: October 2024

The article is aimed at covering a number of issues in the field of legal regulation of innovative medical technologies based on intervention in the human genome and cloning (therapeutic and reproductive) in the context of the provisions of international law (conventions, declarations, bilateral agreements). In this format, the author examines some international acts that have created a legal paradigm for regulating scientific research in the area under study, defining the boundaries of admissibility of the introduction of the designated achievements of modern science in clinical medicine, which are designed to act as an effective tool in the fight against severe hereditary diseases, etc., which potentially predetermines their demand. The author focuses on the issue of patentability of these biotechnologies. The study used such methods of scientific knowledge as: general scientific dialectical, formal-legal and comparative-legal methods. At the same time, the author proceeds from the subjective-objective nature of processes and phenomena, and their interconnectedness. The novelty of the study is determined by its purpose, subject and range of sources considered. Thus, the author examines the provisions of both regulatory acts and soft law acts, emphasizing the peculiarities of the legal nature of both. In this format, the author formulates the conclusion that the system of international principles and standards formed by the considered acts and documents does not contain an explicit permission to carry out scientific research in the considered field of biotechnology with subsequent commercialization of the results that can be patented as inventions, which leads to the need to create a national legal foundation by modern states wishing to advance in this area, mandatory for execution, as a result of which the legal map of the world acquires a rather mosaic character, when innovative biotechnologies are distributed in countries with legislation loyal to scientific research, which are, in fact, "scientific offshores".
French Soft Power and development policy in Africa under the presidencies of F. Hollande and E. Macron – a comparative analysis (2012-2021)
Authors: Khalilova Mariyam Shukhratovna
Published: October 2024

The subject of research in this article is the French foreign policy towards Africa during the presidency of F. Hollande (2012–2017) and E. Macron (2017-2021). The author examines in detail such aspects of this topic as a comparison of the stated bases of the foreign policy course of the two presidents in relation to Africa, the analysis of practical steps to implement these courses, in particular, the use of "Soft Power" and "Hard Power" instruments. Particular attention is paid to how Hollande's and Macron's policy of non-interference in the internal affairs of African countries correlates with actual actions to maintain French influence in the region. The main conclusions of the conducted research are the differences in the approaches of Hollande and Macron's approaches to the realization of their declared policy of non-interference in the internal affairs of African countries. The author's special contribution to the study of the topic is a detailed analysis of the use of "soft" and "hard" power instruments, showing that Hollande relied more on military presence, while Macron - on the expansion of economic and cultural cooperation.
Current issues of industrial and technological cooperation in the EAEU countries
Authors: Ogloblina Elizaveta Valentinovna
Published: October 2024

The subject of the study is the integration of production processes and technology exchange between Russia and the EAEU countries. The purpose of the work is to analyse the organizational and economic mechanisms of industrial and technological cooperation in the EAEU countries and to determine the conditions for increasing their effectiveness in the context of sanctions policy aimed at restricting the access of the Russian economy to foreign markets. The methodological basis of the research is a systematic approach, methods of induction, deduction, analysis and synthesis. The article considers examples of successful activities of joint ventures – one of the leading forms of industrial and technological cooperation between Russia and the EAEU countries, common in the automotive industry, aircraft manufacturing, energy and petrochemistry. Their creation stimulates economic growth, promotes industrial diversification and strengthens the international positioning of the region. The analysis revealed the following positive results from the organization of joint ventures between Russia and the EAEU countries: expansion of markets and increased production volumes, technology exchange and high innovation potential, employment generation and competence development. The problems that reduce the positive effect were also identified, in particular, the lack of harmonized standards, financial risks, managerial and cultural differences. Solving these problems requires combining the efforts of business and government agencies. The results of the study demonstrate the importance of creating and improving the efficiency of joint ventures in the EAEU countries, they can be used to adapt Russia’s economic strategy to new geopolitical conditions.
Anxiety and depression of women with pregnancy pathology in the context of early maladaptive schemes
Authors: Kuzmina Anna Sergeevna , Praizendorf Ekaterina Sergeevna , Krivoshei Kristina Olegovna
Published: October 2024

The subject of the study is anxiety and depression in women with pregnancy pathology. The article discusses the relevance of the study of pregnant women in modern society. The work is aimed at studying early maladaptive patterns in relation to anxiety and depression in women with pregnancy pathology. The materials of an empirical study obtained on a sample of women with pregnancy pathology are presented. Objective: to identify the relationship of the factor model of early maladaptive schemes with anxiety and depression in women with pregnancy pathology. The condition and behavior of the mother are one of the most important conditions for the development of the child in the postnatal period. Therefore, the high quality of psychological support for pregnancy seems to be a necessary condition for improving the mental health of women, increasing reproductive activity and increasing the birth rate, the quality of life of the population as a whole. The paper identifies the features of the existing early maladaptive schemes in women with pregnancy pathology. A factorial model of early maladaptive schemes in women with pregnancy pathology was obtained and described, in which the following components were identified: "Emotional rejection", "Over-vigilance and expectation of threat", "Focus on others", "Violated boundaries". The correlations of the factor model of early maladaptive schemes with anxiety and depression in women with pregnancy pathology are analyzed. The data obtained during the study indicate the need for psychological support for women with pregnancy pathology and can be used as a basis in the development of programs for psychological intervention of the perinatal period. The existing early childhood experience of a pregnant woman can act as a factor contributing to the development of anxiety and depression, which, in turn, determine emotional instability, personal disorders, difficulties in the social and role functioning of a woman.
The role of legal education and training in the prevention of deformations of students’ legal consciousness
Authors: Slanov Oleg Taimurazovich
Published: October 2024

The subject of the study of this article is the role of legal education and training in the prevention of deformations of students’ legal consciousness. The purpose of the work is to actualize research interest in the problem of legal education, training and education in order to prevent the deformation of legal consciousness and optimize the activities of the state in this direction and implement a unified legal policy in the system of legal education, training and education. The methodology of the work includes system-structural, functional and comparative approaches, which allowed to identify and substantiate the scientific and theoretical concepts of the modern educational and legal process in the study. The novelty of the work lies in the analysis of modern approaches to legal education, training and enlightenment in the process of professional education and the formation of legal consciousness. The conclusions of the work show that the given characteristics of the modern model of legal education and training reflect the formation in the Russian legal space of an institutional legal environment that affects the state and social processes of modern Russian society, which needs the formation of a unified Concept of legal education and training, the main purpose of which fully coincides with the interests of modern society and is aimed at the realization of the formation of the potential of the individual to self-development and professionalism.
Using British and American аdvertising texts in teaching English to students of a technical University
Authors: Vasilieva Yuliya Sergeevna , Ostashevskaya Elizaveta Yur'evna
Published: October 2024

The article analyzes one of the modern trends in the methodology of teaching foreign languages – the use of combined and text advertising as a means of teaching English at a technical university. Advertising texts contain a wealth of material about cultural realities, reflect the value system of a foreign-speaking society, thus providing access to information about traditions, customs, historical facts and much more. Due to this, they can be used as one of the most effective resources in teaching foreign languages. Such texts can be used in a variety of educational situations for various purposes. Advertising texts are suitable for solving a wide range of methodological problems. The subject of this article is to study the use of advertising texts in foreign language lessons. The following methods were used in the work: descriptive, the method of contextual analysis, elements of component and logical-semantic analysis, the method of field structuring, as well as pedagogical methods. The scientific novelty of the research results is determined by an integrated approach to the study of vocabulary of an advertising text, taking into account its phonetic, grammatical and morphological characteristics. This study defines the role of advertising texts for society at the present time, lists and describes the main components of an effective advertising text, as well as the linguistic means used by advertisers to increase the effectiveness of advertising texts. The article presents examples of lexical, stylistic and grammatical techniques based on the material of American and English advertising texts of popular brands. The practical significance of the work lies in the possibility of using the results obtained in lexical practice, as an educational material in English classes. These materials will help the teacher to diversify and modernize the content of practical English classes at a technical university.