bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
СОВРЕМЕННЫЕ ТЕНДЕНЦИИ РАЗВИТИЯ СПОРТИВНОЙ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ: МАССОВИЗАЦИЯ И ГУМАНИЗАЦИЯ
Authors: Герасимов Максим Васильевич , Герасимов Максим Васильевич , Шевченко Ольга Михайловна
Published: June 2024

Цель исследования заключается в выявлении специфики тенденций развития спортивной деятельности в современном обществе.
Методологической основой исследования выступает трансформационный подход, а также положения теории информационного общества, сетевого общества, массовой культуры и общества потребления.
Результаты исследования. Одним из векторов развития спортивной деятельности в условиях глобальной сетевизации общества выступает ее массовизация. Основными чертами массового спорта являются вовлеченность большого количества людей в оздоровительные практики и их доступность. В то же время в конце ХХ века в развитии массового спорта сложились такие негативные тенденции, как коммерциализация, недоступность для малообеспеченных слоев общества, ориентация на зрелищность. Эти тенденции определяют необходимость гуманизации современной спортивной деятельности, возрождения изначально заложенных ценностей, связанных с физическим и духовным совершенствованием человека.
Перспективы исследования. Работа открывает перспективы для дальнейшего исследования динамики развития спортивной деятельности в условиях появления новых технологий.
ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ ПУБЛИЧНЫХ КОММУНИКАЦИЙ В ПРОЦЕССЕ КОНСОЛИДАЦИИ РЕГИОНАЛЬНОГО СООБЩЕСТВА В ПРИГРАНИЧНЫХ РЕГИОНАХ РОССИИ
Authors: Бабинцев Валентин Павлович , Серкина Яна Игоревна
Published: June 2024

Цель исследования: рассмотреть особенности организации публичных коммуникаций в консолидирующихся сообществах приграничных с Украиной субъектах РФ.
Методологическую базу исследования представляют варианты позиционирования коммуникаций в зависимости от избранных моделей консолидации: стихийной, кризисной, имитационной, административной, утопической и партнерской.
Результаты исследования. Доказывается, что в настоящее время наиболее перспективной является партнерская модель, в рамках которой возможно построение сбалансированной системы конструктивных коммуникаций, предполагающей их институционализацию. Формулируются принципы формирования такой системы и даются рекомендации по их реализации.
Перспективы исследования заключаются в обеспечении развития процесса консолидации региональных сообществ в приграничных регионах России в условиях нестабильной социальной среды.
СОВРЕМЕННАЯ КОНЦЕПЦИЯ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ ДОВЕРИЯ В СОЦИУМЕ
Authors: Литвина Кристина Яковлевна
Published: June 2024

Целью исследования является оценка современной концепции формирования доверия в российском обществе как фактора стабильного развития государства.
Методологическую базу исследования представляют основные положения о концепции формирования доверительных отношений в социуме. Основными научные методы: методы обобщения, систематизации, сравнения и статистического анализа.
Результаты исследования. В рамках статьи рассмотрены взгляды на концепцию формирования доверия в социуме. В теоретическом обзоре рассмотрена сущность феномена доверия в социальном управлении. Были исследованы статистические данные об уровне доверия граждан к российской власти. На основе результатов были выявлены основные особенности формирования доверия в российском социуме. Был проведен сопоставительный анализ эмпирических данных с другими странами. В статье сделан акцент на роли государства в формировании концепции доверия. Общество и государство выступают в качестве субъектов доверительных отношений. Необходимо разграничивать традиционный и современные подходы к специфике формирования доверия. В настоящий момент концепция доверия в социуме строится на социально-политическом взаимодействии, которое помимо линейных, включает в себя нелинейные компоненты, а именно — взаимодействие субъектов через цифровые технологии без учета авторитета данного субъекта в системе общественных отношений.
MAIN FACTORS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL STRUCTURE OF ENTERPRISES
Authors: Demir Mehmet Akif
Published: June 2024

Purpose- The purpose of this study is to reveal which main elements affect financial structures within the fields of activity of businesses and the rules they must comply with.
Methodology- In order to carry out profitable and efficient activities in business life, complying with laws and regulations, ensuring safety, trust and motivation among employees, regulating employees' rights, wages and personal development have been tried to be revealed with economic information. The harmony of capital owners, managers and employees and the importance of experience and knowledge in making the company financially profitable are explained.
Findings- Occupational health and safety have been determined as the order of the working environment, advanced technological infrastructure, support of communication and cooperation, allocation of meeting and rest areas, implementation of policies that make employees valuable, exchange of information in crises, elements based on experience and knowledge that shape and direct international business life. In addition, detection of errors, arrangements between departments, elimination of negativities due to the time effect, positive contribution of employees to business activities, efficient use of financial instruments and development and implementation of audit mechanisms were also found to be important.
Conclusion- The problems created by the incompatibility between business life and managerial elements should be sought and solutions should be sought with new working models to eliminate these problems. It is clear that the financial structure of companies will improve, and they will become profitable with the cooperation between employees and managers.
PERFORMANCE OF DIA AND FORWARD-LOOKING OPTIMAL PORTFOLIOS OF DOW STOCKS
Authors: Yu Geungu
Published: June 2024

Purpose- This paper compares the performance of DIA, trailing optimal portfolio and forward-looking optimal portfolio constructed from a pool of DOW stocks, applying a modified contrarian portfolio construction to the forward-looking optimization. The modified contrarian optimization of this study is based on the premise that loser stocks, in the short run, would have reversal performance and become winner stocks in the short-run future. The investigative question is: Do forward-looking optimal portfolios of DOW stocks perform better than trailing optimal portfolios of DOW stocks in the short run after DJIA hit the year's lowest point in 2022?
Methodology- To answer the investigative question, this study compares the short-run performance of forward-looking optimal portfolios with the performance of trailing optimal portfolios. Elton, Gruber, and Padberg (1987) originally introduced the optimal portfolio technique.
Findings- The primary focus was on the case related to September 30, 2022, when DJIA hit the lowest level in 2022. To get the trend analysis of the cases of DJIA hitting the lowest level of the year, this study examined two comparable findings, having examined the performance properties of trailing vs. forward-looking optimal portfolios using the same method. One examined the case related to March 23, 2020, and another examined the case related to December 24, 2018. It finds a robust performance of DIA compared to the performance of two forms of optimal portfolios. It also finds that forward-looking optimal portfolios performed better than trailing optimal portfolios regarding the average performance of three cases.
Conclusion- It concludes the potential usefulness of DIA as evidence of the market efficiency of DOW stocks. At the same time, forward-looking optimal portfolios for short-run investment in DOW stocks are a viable alternative to investing in the DIA.
INTRODUCTION TO THE POVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGY PLANS (PRSP): PROCESS AND EFFECTIVENESS REVIEW
Authors: Tafana Kassim Tafana , Beceren Ertan
Published: June 2024

Purpose- This study tries to describe a comprehensive overview of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Plan papers. This is a crucial document that any current economist should understand. Currently, the globe is implementing seventeen development goals listed on the Sustainable Development Goals Agenda.
Methodology- The empirical review through several reports and works that addresses several themes that are pertinent to the Poverty Reduction Strategy Plans document, including the Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Plan (IPRSP) and the Complete Poverty Reduction Strategy Plans (PRSP) was done. The work also describes how historically the concept of poverty reduction strategy plans (PRSP) came to exist. It covers the time from when the PRSP method was presented in 1999 up to date. Also, the work explains the main principles that must be included in preparing the Poverty Reduction Strategy Plans (PRSP) documents and challenges that face poor countries in the implementation of their corresponding poverty reduction strategy plans (PRSP) is discussed.
Findings- The paper finalize by looking at different discussions and views on whether these plans really help the poor countries, or they are just another mode of empowering the poor countries and international finance institutions will be given. By the end of this review a reader should be able to grasp and overview of overall concept of the poverty reduction strategy plans.
Conclusion- The study concluded that the plans help developing countries due to noticeable development progress in developing countries.
THE IMPACT OF BOARD GENDER DIVERSITY ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Authors: Celik Burcin
Published: June 2024

Purpose- The Board of Diversity helps companies make more democratic and correct management decisions. The contributions of gender diversity to the financial and non-financial activities of companies are significant. This research was conducted to show the positive contribution of women executives to the environment.
Methodology- The study sample includes 108 American companies in the S&P500 index. The study was organized with panel data of USA companies between 2008 and 2021. OLS regression method was used to analyse the results.
Findings- According to the results of the analyses, the environmental impact of women on the company board is positive and significant.
Conclusion- This study figures out that women executives have higher sensitivity and responsibility towards the environment than men. According to these results, it is essential both in terms of dealing with global warming and in terms of achieving the UN's 2030 targets
BANK TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF COUNTRY GROUPS: A META-REGRESSION ANALYSIS
Authors: Kaya Neylan
Published: June 2024

Purpose- This study endeavors to examine studies using Data Envelopment Analysis in calculating the banking sector efficiency across country groups and to determine the factors affecting their technical efficiency through meta-regression analysis.
Methodology- As of November 22, 2023, relevant works were systematically reviewed using Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar. The literature review employed a comprehensive search encompassing all files with the keywords such as ‘‘technical efficiency (All Field) AND bank (All Field)’’. The research process adhered to the PRISMA guidelines. This study reviewed all studies published between 1932 and 2023 identifying 64599 studies in the initial scan by the author. The author independently scrutinized the titles, abstracts, keywords, text, and references of all manuscripts to mitigate selection bias and reveal whether eligibility criteria were met. Exclusions from the scope encompassed duplicate downloads, papers, books and book chapters, together with studies having low quality scores, no full-text versions, and those that are irrelevant to the subject.
Findings- The results of meta-regression analysis revealed that the data collection year of the studies and the income groups of the countries did not have an impact on the mean technical efficiency. The number of banks, number of observations, publication year, and number of countries were statistically significant on the mean technical efficiency estimate.
Conclusion- The study further standardized variables and methodological assumptions used in bank sector efficiency studies within country groups through meta-regression analysis. Empirical findings in the literature were combined. This study enhances accessibility to the existing body of knowledge for researchers in the field
Spectral analysis of the Sturm- Liouville operator given on a system of segments
Authors: Snizhana Vovchuk
Published: June 2024

The spectral analysis of the Sturm-Liouville operator defined on a fi nite segment is the subject of an extensive literature [1,2]. Sturm-Liouville operators on a finite segment are well studied and have numerous applications [1-6]. The study of such operators already given on the system segments (graphs) was received in the works [7,8]. This work is devoted to the study of operators
Quantification of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater v2
Authors: Ian Walker David
Published: June 2024

This procedure describes the concentration and quantification of SARS-CoV-2 from wastewater as used by the Environmental Monitoring for Health Protection (EMHP) in England programme during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is based on the standard operating procedure developed by a collaboration between Environment Agency National Laboratory Service and Bangor University. This generic protocol was prepared by Cefas to allow laboratories to carry out SARS-CoV-2 quantification from wastewater samples in a way that is similar to the EA’s procedure, while still allowing some variation where necessary. Viral concentration is by ammonium sulphate precipitation followed by centrifugation. Viral RNA extraction is by lysis with guanidine isothiocyanate (GITC) and adsorption to silica. Extracted viral RNA is amplified and detected by quantitative RT-PCR (RT-qPCR). This protocol describes a method for quantification of virus RNA in the test sample and includes production of control materials. The wastewater samples are first clarified by centrifugation. A precipitant (ammonium sulphate) is then added before the sample is incubated for 1 hour at 4°C. This is followed by centrifugation to generate a viral pellet that is suitable for viral nucleic acid extraction. Details of addition of a spike process control (phi6) to the test samples are also described. It is necessary to extract RNA using a method that yields clean RNA preparations to reduce the effect of PCR inhibitors. In this protocol the chaotropic agent GITC is used to disrupt the viral capsid. RNA is then adsorbed to silica to assist purification through several washing stages. Purified viral RNA is released from the silica into a buffer prior to RT-qPCR. The use of the Thermofisher KingFisher Flex Purification System with BioMerieux’s NucliSENS extraction reagents is described here. Other RNA extraction methods that use GITC followed by silica-based purification may also be applicable if they can be demonstrated to give equivalent results. This protocol uses one-step RT-qPCR using hydrolysis probes. In one-step RT-qPCR, reverse transcription and PCR amplification are carried out consecutively in the same tube. Hydrolysis probe-based qPCR utilises a short DNA probe with a fluorescent label and a fluorescence quencher attached at opposite ends. The assay chemistry ensures that as the quantity of amplified product increases, the probe is broken down, and the fluorescent signal from the label increases proportionately. Fluorescence may be measured at each stage throughout the cycle. The first point in the PCR cycle at which amplification can be detected for any reaction is proportional to the quantity of template, therefore analysis of the fluorescence plots enables determination of the quantity of target sequence in the sample.
UML2SC: A tool for developing complex electronic systems using UML and SystemC
Authors: Correa Blanca Alicia , Eusse Juan Fernando , Múnera Danny , Sepúlveda Silvio , Vélez Juan Fernando , Aedo José Edinson
Published: June 2024

In this paper, we propose a transformation process in which SystemC skeleton code is extracted from UML models that describe hardware/software based systems. The tool UML2SC, which is based on Java libraries, is also introduced. This tool allows the transformation of UML class and composite structure diagrams to SystemC skeleton code. An implementation example is given to illustrate the transformation process implemented in the UML2SC tool. The example describes the model of a CPU RISC of 16 bits.
Support vector machine model for regression applied to the estimation of the creep rupture stress in ferritic steels
Authors: Donís-Díaz Carlos Alberto , Valencia Morales Eduardo , Morell Pérez Carlos
Published: June 2024

Having as antecedent the use of artificial neural networks (ANN) in the estimation of the creep rupture stress in ferritic steels, new experiments have been developed using Support Vector Machine for Regression (SVMR), a recently method developed into the machine learning field. A comparative analysis between both methods established that SVMR have a better behavior in the problematic of creep. The results are explained theoretically and finally, the use of a model of SVMR that uses a polynomial kernel of third grade and a control capacity constant of 100, is proposed.
Interlingua: a-state-of-the-art overview
Authors: Zapata Carlos , Benítez Servio
Published: June 2024

An Interlingua is any artificial or semi-natural language, with main features like precision, neutrality, non-ambiguity and some kind of formalism to express communicative ideas. These features have converted interlinguas in useful tools for solving problems in areas like machine translation, natural language processing, and artificial intelligence. In this paper, we make an Interlingua overview, which include concepts, applications, and developed projects about it. We hope this will be the starting point of new project development around this issue
Application of sizing design optimization to position and velocity synthesis in four bar linkage
Authors: Galeano-Urueña Carlos Humberto , Duque-Daza Carlos Alberto , Garzón-Alvarado Diego Alexander
Published: June 2024

In this work, we have developed and solved the synthesis of position and velocity for four bar mechanisms by means of dimensional and optimal algorithms of nonlinear optimization (sequential quadratic programming SQP). The optimization problem was defined according to the synthesis needed: it can be trajectory, function or velocity generation. The velocity can be defined with an explicit or implicit trajectory. The optimization problem and the search algorithm used in this work allow reaching the best configuration by way of a simple scheme and few iterations. Alternatively, the development of a mix synthesis of position and velocity allows us validate the algorithm efficiency.
Unique localization of faults in distribution systems by means of zones with SVM
Authors: Morales-España Germán , Vargas-Torres Hermann Raúl , Barrera-Cárdenas René
Published: June 2024

This paper presents a new methodology for localizing faults in distribution systems by means of an artificial intelligence technique –Support Vector Machine– (SVM). This methodology divides the electrical system into different zones order to pinpoint the region where the fault exists with accuracy. The advantage over classical distance methods is the unique estimation of the fault’s locus in branches systems. An example using a real system model shows that the proposed methodology is highly effective finding the fault localization. In such example load changes of ±40 % from nominal load are considered.
A Comparative Study on Eid Advertisement Video through Corporate YouTube Channels and Audience Engagement in Malaysia
Authors: Mohamed Shazleen , Adnan Wardatul Hayat , Nordin Ahmad Syazwan Syuwari , Khamis Mohd Fadly
Published: June 2024

This study explores the trend of Eid-related video advertisements in Malaysia on online streaming platforms like YouTube, as focusing on major corporate channels such as Petronas, TNB, Malaysia Airlines, and Telekom Malaysia. Thus, the aim of the study is to explore the trend of Eid advertisements and Malaysian audience engagement through corporate video on YouTube Channel. Notable differences emerged in how each company portrayed these values, showcasing unique approaches to brand representation. Despite the commonality in values, the varied portrayal methods indicated distinct brand identities for each organisation. The analysis was conducted using content analysis through viewing the Eid advertising video which emphasised the importance of crafting a brand image within the Eid-themed video content to resonate and be memorable among viewers. Findings shows that while companies align on shared values for Eid advertisements, the way these values are communicated plays a crucial role in shaping the brand's image and audience engagement. Consistent and respectful representation of shared values building trust towards the audiences. Meanwhile, broadcasters must ensure that the advertisements they air are culturally sensitive and align with the values of the audience.
Identiti Maskuliniti: Konsumsi sebagai Manifestasi Mimpi Imej ‘Sado’ dalam kalangan Belia Melayu
Authors: Sukimi Mohamad Fauzi , Mohd Nor Mohd Nasaruddin
Published: June 2024

Identiti maskuliniti atau ‘sado’ tidak hanya dibincangkan dalam konteks gender, malah telah meluas dalam budaya konsumer. Penyebaran imej-imej komoditi dalam proses komodifikasi telah mencipta dunia mimpi sehingga penggunaan sesuatu produk menjadi sebahagian daripada kehidupan masyarakat. Justeru, artikel ini menjelaskan bahawa proses komodifikasi imej yang ditanam mampu membentuk mimpi dan seterusnya dipenuhi dengan aktiviti konsumsi berasaskan imej ‘sado’. Pendekatan kualitatif diaplikasikan dalam kajian ini dengan menggunakan kaedah fenomenologi, yang mengupas makna konsep atau pengalaman yang dialami oleh subjek kajian. Data primer diperolehi melalui teknik temu bual mendalam dan pemerhatian tidak ikut serta. Seramai 20 orang informan dipilih, terdiri daripada golongan belia Melayu yang aktif mengunjungi pusat gimnasium di sekitar Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa representasi maskuliniti yang tertumpu kepada penampilan dan kekuatan fizikal lelaki dalam iklan telah mencipta dunia mimpi kepada belia Melayu sehingga mereka menggunakan komoditi dan perkhidmatan yang ditawarkan oleh pihak industri. Hal ini kerana iklan mempunyai kekuatan dalam memujuk nafsu dan keinginan. Antara perkara yang dilakukan oleh kebanyakan belia Melayu melalui aktiviti konsumsi ialah melakukan latihan kecergasan di pusat gimnasium, menggunakan perkhidmatan jurulatih peribadi dan mengamalkan diet pemakanan serta pengambilan suplemen untuk membesarkan otot badan. Walau bagaimanapun, untuk merealisasikan mimpi tersebut mereka perlu berkorban masa, tenaga dan wang ringgit. Secara keseluruhan, dapat dirumuskan bahawa semakin besar pengaruh komodifikasi yang ditanam dalam kalangan belia Melayu, maka tingkah laku konsumsi akan semakin kerap dilakukan bagi menampilkan imej ‘sado’.
Exploring The Relationship Between Iso 14001 Ems and Esg Performance of Malaysian Companies
Authors: Kong Sia Mal , Chin Yew Wong , Keat Tan Say , Zhang Jie Daniel Ong , Di Sia Wen
Published: June 2024

Global environmental concerns have garnered significant attention in recent times. Concerns about encouraging more ecologically friendly production to lessen the effects of pollution have been raised by industrial operations that cause environmental pollution. The adoption of an environmental management system in Malaysian firms, however, has received little attention. This paper explores the mediating effect of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework on the relationship between ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) and ESG performance of Malaysian companies. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) using SmartPLS 4 was employed to assess the relationship through a conceptual model developed for this purpose. A total of 86 completed responses were collected from the targeted respondents in Malaysia of different industries. With ESG framework as a mediator, ISO 14001 EMS has an insignificant relationship with ESG performance, and the R2 value of ESG performance is 0.243. When the ESG framework is removed, ISO 14001 EMS has a significant relationship with ESG performance, and the f-square value is 0.176. This effect size is considered medium. The results provide an empirical proof for Malaysian companies to adopt the ISO 14001 EMS as a business tool, with ESG framework as a mediator in order to enhance their ESG performance. The study’s conclusions highlight the implications of using ISO 14001 EMS as a tool for businesses in Malaysia to improve ESG performance.
An Empirical Analysis of an E-government System for Economic Growth in ECOWAS Countries
Authors: Noah Afees Oluwashina
Published: June 2024

In many ECOWAS countries, the decision-making process for public service delivery has long remained shrouded in secrecy, rendering the general public largely uninformed. Integrating information and communication technology (ICT) into public service delivery seeks to break these barriers. This study, therefore, investigates the impact of e-governance on economic growth among ECOWAS countries, with the specific objectives of examining the effect of four components of e-governance as well as other postulated determinants on economic growth. By employing annual data across 16 ECOWAS countries spanning from 2003 to 2021, using system generalised method of moment (SGMM) and panel-corrected standard error (PCSE) techniques. The results from the PCSE and SGMM estimations show that e-governance positively influences economic growth among ECOWAS countries both in the long- and short-run. Furthermore, the study identifies the significant influence of various control variables on economic growth, persisting in both short and long-run analyses, except for the labour force variable in the short run. This underlines the intrinsic correlation between e-governance and economic growth. Consequently, it becomes imperative for stakeholders within the sub-region to meticulously link investments in e-governance with measurable economic growth outcomes. By doing so, these investments can substantiate expansive initiatives in public service delivery, while simultaneously bridging the historical gap of opacity that has separated citizens from effective government management.
Comparative analysis of the profile of circulating microRNAs in the blood plasma of patients with gliomas
Authors: Gvaldin D. Yu. , Petrusenko N. A. , Rostorguev E. E. , Dimitriadi S. N. , Kavitskiy S. E. , Timoshkina N. N.
Published: June 2024

Against the background of modest successes in the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic tools to improve the survival of patients with glial brain tumors, early diagnosis of this pathology remains relevant. Endogenous noncoding miRNAs that regulate the expression of target mRNAs have become attractive targets for the development of circulating biomarker-based assays, because sample acquisition does not require invasive sampling such as biopsy.

Purpose of the study. To determine the levels of circulating microRNAs in the blood plasma of patients with glial tumors, meningiomas and apparently healthy donors, using high-output sequencing.

Material and methods. 26 blood plasma samples were selected from the biobank data base of the National Medical Research Center for Oncology, and the total RNA was studied using the NGS sequencing method. The sample included: 2 cases of oligodendroglioma (grades 2–3), 6 – astrocytomas of 2–4 degrees of malignancy, 7 – glioblastomas of 4 degrees of malignancy, 7 – benign neoplasms (meningiomas), 4 – control (conditionally healthy donors).

Results. During the primary analysis, a pool of 71 differentially expressed microRNAs was identified, the expression of which was tumor-specific: 20 microRNAs for glioblastoma, 4 microRNAs for astrocytoma, 23 microRNAs for oligodendroglioma, 24 microRNAs for meningioma. At the same time, 47 microRNAs showed increased levels in the blood plasma compared to the control group, 15 showed a corresponding decrease in levels. A comparative analysis identified microRNAs that specifically differentiate each tumor type.

Conclusion. The results obtained seem promising and set the vector for further research, which will include expanding the sample and validating the identified biomarkers to determine their diagnostic value.
VERBAL INTERNET MEMES DURING RUSSIAN FULL-SCALE WAR AGAINST UKRAINE
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Zaporozhets O. , Belousova N. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: June 2024

The article explores Internet memes as a tool of information warfare in the context of Russian-Ukrainian war. Popular Ukrainian Internet memes about Russian warship, Palianytsia, Chornobayivka, chmonya and "gesture of goodwill" are analyzed. Ironic and non-aggressive Ukrainian Internet memes promote messages about the pseudo-might of "second army of the world", destruction of the "Russian world", a strong and professional Ukrainian army as well as inevitable victory of Ukraine in the war. The image of civilized, peaceful, united and invincible Ukrainian nation is also shaped by memes.
On the Question of the Concept of Artificial Intelligence Technologies
Authors: Dyakonova O. G.
Published: June 2024

Despite the existing legal definition, the concept of artificial intelligence, which has penetrated various spheres of human life, requires a more precise definition. However, in most cases, artificial intelligence is opposed to human intelligence, the so-called natural intelligence, which looks natural, but it is difficult to recognize as true. The article substantiates that the ways of understanding human intelligence and artificial intelligence (or machine intelligence) they are completely different because their nature is different. Based on the analysis of various approaches of scientists, both lawyers and engineers, as well as legislators to the definition of artificial intelligence, the author concludes that the most appropriate really understanding of artificial intelligence as a field of scientific knowledge of a complex nature. The author makes a conclusion about the ways of further application of artificial intelligence technologies in forensic activities, considering the spread of artificial intelligence technologies. The result of the study is the formulation of the definition of artificial intelligence technology.
Influence of the Digitalization Process on the Transformation of the Competence of a Forensic Scientist
Authors: Saakov Т. А.
Published: June 2024

The article considers digital footprints as objects of various kinds (types) of forensic examinations. Based on the analysis, the author reasonably concludes that the specificity of digital traces necessitates the development of basic knowledge by experts in the field of working with electronic and digital media.The thesis is substantiated that today virtually every expert should possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to work with electronic and digital media, since otherwise it is not possible to ensure the safety and immutability of the object submitted for examination. According to the results of the study, the author comes to the conclusion that the realities of modern investigative and judicial practice determine the need for experts of various kinds (types) to acquire competence to work with electronic and digital media, the implementation of which is possible both within the framework of mastering the Federal State Educational Standard for Higher Education in the specialty “Forensic Examination”, and by improving the skills of existing experts within the framework of additional professional training education.
Forensic Forecasting of Forming and Development New Genera and Species of Forensic Examinations: on the Issue of Theoretical Justification
Authors: Chistilina A. S.
Published: June 2024

In the article, in line with the school of forensic expertise and considering the process of digitalization, a theoretical justification of forensic forecasting of the formation and development of new genera and species of examinations is carried out. The practical significance of this direction is revealed. Attention is drawn to the low level of development of a private theory of forensic forecasting. A connection was made between the subject of the general theory of forensic expertology and the subject of forensic forecasting. It is noted that for the purposes of forecasting, it is necessary to focus not on abstract perspective knowledge, but on objects, processes and phenomena directly related to the implementation of forensic activities and reflecting its specifics. The inclusion of phenomena included in the subject of research of other sciences in the number of objects of expert forecasting is critically assessed on a specific example. A forensic prediction definition is proposed.
The Russian version of the Hip Preservation Surgery Expectations Survey: translation and cross-cultural adaptation
Authors: Cherkasov Magomed A. , Spetsialnyi Denis V. , Bogopolskiy Oleg E. , Efimov Nikolai N. , Goncharov Maksim Y. , Stafeev Dmitry V.
Published: June 2024

Background. Patients’ preoperative expectations are one of the most significant factors affecting the satisfaction rates after organ-preserving surgeries performed in the hip area. To date, there are no validated Russian-language methods to assess the expectations from hip preservation surgeries.
The aim of the study is — to carry out cross-cultural adaptation of the Hip preservation surgery expectations survey, as well as to assess the validity of its Russian version.
Methods. In order to preserve validity of the survey, we carried out its cross-cultural adaptation including forward translation, back translation, and pilot testing (pretesting). Validity of the final Russian-language version was assessed by interviewing 40 patients, which underwent hip joint arthroscopy due to femoroacetabular impingement.
Results. Cronbach’s α has accounted for 0.945, indicating a high level of internal consistency. Intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) has amounted to 0.82 (95% CI: 0.56-0.93), which corresponds to good correlation and demonstrates retest reliability. The “ceiling” and “floor” effects have not been detected.
Conclusions. The Russian version of the Hip preservation surgery expectations survey is a useful and simple tool to assess preoperative expectations of patients with diseases of the hip joint. The survey makes it possible to structure and document the expectations and may be used in clinical practice and scientific studies.
Peroneus longus tendon autograft for one-stage revision acl reconstruction: mid-term results
Authors: Gofer Anton S. , Alekperov Aleksandr A. , Gurazhev Mikhail B. , Avdeev Artem K. , Lukinov Vitaly L. , Rubtsov Dmitriy V. , Pavlov Vitaliy V. , Korytkin Andrey A.
Published: June 2024

Background. The results of revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) are usually worse than the primary ACLR. The positive outcome of the revision ACLR is significantly influenced by the following factors: anatomical position of bone tunnels, correct choice of graft, its preparation and fixation method. Equally important is to choose the accurate indications for additional extraarticular interventions.
The aim of the study is to evaluate the role of a peroneus longus tendon (PLT) autograft in one-stage revision ACL reconstruction and to compare the obtained data with the results of primary ACLR.
Methods. The comparison was carried out between the RACL-PLT group (n = 29) and the PACL-HT group (n = 82), which underwent single-stage revision ACLR with a PLT autograft and primary ACLR with a hamstring tendons (HT) autograft, respectively. Subjective and objective evaluation was performed on the KOOS, IKDC, and Lysholm Knee scales. Also, in the RACL-PLT group, the position of the central entry points into the primary and revision tunnels was determined.
Results. We observed no statistically significant differences during the objective assessment of knee joint stability between the groups (p0.999). During the subjective assessment on the KOOS, IKDC and Lysholm Knee scales, significantly higher results were obtained in the PACL-HT group (p0.001). The position of the central entry points into the revision tunnels corresponded to the normative values in all cases.
Conclusions. The analysis of the use of a PLT autograft in revision ACLR, as well as the achievement of the anatomical position of the revision tunnels showed: 12 months after surgery, the results of an objective assessment between the revision and primary ACLR are comparable; the results of a subjective assessment are statistically significantly different. However, the differences in indicators do not reach a minimal clinically important difference.
The Impact of Global Citizenship Education Programs on Global Citizenship, Problem-Solving Skills, and Social-Emotional Competencies in Adults with Developmental Disabilities.
Authors:   The Korea Association of Yeolin Education, Choi Jeehae , Lee Suk-Hyang
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this study was to develop a global citizenship education (GCE) programs for adults with developmental disabilities(DD) that considers the universality of GCE and the specificity of people with DD, apply it to adults with DD, investigate its effectiveness, and discuss the future direction of GCE for people with DD. For the purpose of this study, a GCE program for adults with DD was developed through five stages and applied to 9 adults with DD to investigate the effects on global citizenship awareness, problem-solving skills, and social-emotional competencies. The results of the study showed statistically significant changes in global citizenship and problem-solving skills but not in social-emotional competencies. Based on the results of the study, the following recommendations were made for future GCE for people with DD.
Differences in Perception on Question-and-Answer Interaction Utilizing Generative Artificial Intelligence Chatbots for University Students
Authors:   The Korea Association of Yeolin Education, Han Yewon , Hwang SuhYeon , Kim Minji
Published: June 2024

To effectively conduct question-and-answer sessions using a generative artificial intelligence chatbot in the context of educational technology, it is necessary to first examine the learners' perceptions. In this study, we analyzed the perception differences among 110 university students regarding question-and-answer interactions with instructors and ChatGPT. The research results revealed the following: First, the utility and trustworthiness of question-and-answer interactions were perceived higher for instructors, while ChatGPT demonstrated higher usability. Second, regardless of whether the questions were directed to ChatGPT or instructors, trustworthiness was consistently higher for instructors. Responses indicating a preference for asking instructors for language-related information were more prevalent than those favoring ChatGPT. This trend persisted even among the group that did not frequently ask questions to instructors. Third, only in the group that did not frequently ask questions to instructors scored higher in utility. This suggests that the perceived utility of instructors is more prominent in the group that refrains from posing questions to instructors. This study shows significance in providing foundational data on how to utilize ChatGPT as an effective question-and-answer instructional tool, particularly in the realm of educational technology.
Infrastructure Services and Early Childhood Development in Latin America and the Caribbean: Water, Sanitation, and Garbage Collection
Authors: Balza Lenin , Gómez Parra Nicolás , Cuartas Jorge , Serebrisky Tomás
Published: June 2024

Access to essential infrastructure services such as water, sanitation, and garbage collection can considerably affect children's environment and may play a significant role in shaping early childhood developmental and health outcomes. Using data from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) and the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) for 18 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), we show a significant positive association between access to water and sanitation and early childhood development, as well as reduced instances of stunting. In addition, we identify a negative association between access to improved garbage collection services and the rates of stunting and underweight among children under five. Our findings are robust after using alternative measures for access and controlling for individual, maternal, and household factors, alongside considerations of household wealth and caregiver's stimulation activities. Similarly, the economic relevance of the relationship is highlighted by the substantial gap relative to the size of the vulnerable groups, persisting even after adjusting for confounding variables. Our results also suggest that households may be able to lessen the potential impact of pollutants through mitigation measures such as treating water to make it safe for consumption, using handwashing cleansers, and storing household trash in lidded containers. The current findings underscore the importance of investing in basic infrastructure services as a critical component of comprehensive strategies to enhance early childhood development and health in low- and middle-income countries. We emphasize the importance of considering the quality and type of infrastructure services alongside their availability. Future research should incorporate more complete and detailed data to improve understanding of the causal relationship between water, sanitation, and garbage collection and early childhood development, as well as the mechanisms underlying the observed associations.
Ejercicio de larga duración reduce la oscilación postural en adultos mayores activos
Authors: Franco-Jiménez Alejandra María
Published: June 2024

Introducción: en el envejecimiento los sistemas neuromuscular y somatosensorial tienen cambios que comprometen el control postural. Estos pueden ser acentuados o prematuros debido al desacondicionamiento físico y revertidos o atenuados con la práctica del ejercicio físico. Objetivo: analizar los efectos de dos intervenciones de larga duración, una con componentes integrados de orientación y estabilidad postural, y otra de ejercicios de musculación, en la oscilación postural de adultos mayores activos. Metodología: participaron 56 adultos, distribuidos en el programa de ejercicio físico para el control postural (n = 33; 70,2±6,48 años) y de musculación (n = 23; 68,67±4,99 años), cada uno con duración de 37 semanas, con una frecuencia semanal de 3 sesiones de 60 minutos cada una. El programa control postural desarrolló 7 componentes de entrenamiento: sistema sensorial, gimnasia postural, resistencia muscular, fuerza rápida, flexibilidad y estabilidad y orientación postural aplicada a las actividades de la vida diaria y el programa musculación 4: resistencia muscular, agilidad, coordinación y equilibrio. Se realizaron evaluaciones en tres momentos (pre-intervención, post 1 y post 2). La estabilidad fue evaluada en base bipodal estable e inestable (uso de espuma), con los ojos abiertos y vendados, utilizando una plataforma de fuerza. Variables analizadas: área, velocidad media total y Root Mean Square del Centro de Presión. Resultados: la estabilidad en base inestable tuvo mayor efecto en las 16 semanas iniciales y reducción en las siguientes 18. Fue observada disminución del área del centro de presión, velocidad media total y Root Mean Square en base inestable con supresión visual. Las mejoras pueden deberse a mejor procesamiento de información propioceptiva y vestibular, adaptaciones en el sistema neuromuscular y cambios en las estrategias motoras. Conclusiones: programas similares a los aplicados pueden disminuir los declives de la edad en adultos mayores activos, favorecer la funcionalidad e independencia y mantener la calidad de vida durante el proceso de envejecimiento.
Morphological changes in gum tissue during thiram intoxication followed by correction with resveratrol and sea buckthorn oil
Authors:   Kursk State Medical University, Korolev Vladimir A. , Mishina Ekaterina S. ,   Kursk State Medical University, Felker Elena V. ,   Kursk State Medical University, Shevchenko Alina V. ,   Kursk State Medical University
Published: June 2024

Background: The widespread use of pesticides can lead to a violation of the ecological balance between the environment and the human body, provoking the development of oxidative stress, which leads to an increase in toxic forms of damage to organs and systems of the macroorganism. In order to suppress oxidative stress that develops in many pathological processes, it is advisable to use antioxidants that inhibit the formation of free radicals. The aim of the study: To study the morphological changes in gum tissues in case of thiram intoxication followed by correction with resveratrol and sea buckthorn oil. Materials and methods: The experiment was performed on 50 rats that received the fungicide thiram for 28 days, followed by correction with resveratrol or sea buckthorn oil. To assess the severity of inflammatory changes in histological preparations, morphofunctional changes in the mucosal epithelium and the cellular composition of the subepithelial layer were analysed. Fibroblastic differon cells, macrophages and inflammatory cells of granulocytes and lymphocytes were differentiated by karyological signs, and the thickness of the epithelial layer, the area occupied by the fibrous, vascular and cellular components were measured. Results: In the experimental groups “Thiram 28 days” and “Thiram+standard diet” in all rats, the development of an inflammatory reaction of the gum tissue was observed, manifested in hyperkeratosis and an increase in the thickness of the epithelium up to 173.438 microns and 230.568 microns, diffuse polymorphocellular infiltration of the subepithelial layer mainly due to granulocytes to 21.40 and 21.92, respectively, expansion of the lumen and blood filling of the vessels of the microvasculature. After the use of resveratrol and sea buckthorn oil, the thickness of the epithelial layer was restored to 114,07 and 190,03 microns, respectively, interstitial edema and cell infiltration of the subepithelial layer decreased. At the same time, due to migration and increase of fibroblastic differon cells (28.96 and 29.44), neocollagenogenesis processes and an increase in the fibrous component were observed up to 65.62 and 33.69 after application of resveratrol and sea buckthorn oil, respectively. Conclusion: The effectiveness of monotherapy with resveratrol and sea buckthorn oil in normalizing the morphology of gum tissue has been proven. At the same time, resveratrol has both an anti-inflammatory effect and a high regenerative effect.