bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
(Y0.82La0.18)3Fe5O12–x: structure and transport properties
Authors:   Institute of High Temperature Electrochemistry of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Shkerin Sergey N. , Tolkacheva Anna S. ,   Ural Federal University, Naumov Sergey V. ,   M.N.Mikheev Institute  of  Metal  Physics  UB  RAS, Gyrdasova Olga I. ,   Institute of Solid-State Chemistry UB RAS, Stepanov Anton E. ,   M.N.Mikheev Institute  of  Metal  Physics  UB  RAS
Published: December 2024

The nonstoichiometry in well-known rare-earth metal ferrite garnets is discussed in the concept of a mayenite analogue. Crystals are grown by floating zone method in different atmospheres. The content of oxygen during the growth process determines its crystal structure: only in an oxygen atmosphere (7 atm) is it possible to obtain a single-phase crystal. The phase decomposes with precipitation of iron oxide when the content of oxygen is lower. The decomposition is also induced by the replacement of Y with a large cation La in Y3Fe5O12. The fibers of the perovskite phase form along the crystal growth direction. The high mobility of anions and electron conductivity are shown by the method of isotopic equilibration with the gas phase on single-crystal garnet composites.
Formation basic and promising models of business process for preparing design documentation for wiring harness
Authors: Filimonov Mikhail , Matveeva Elena , Mironov Pavel
Published: December 2024

The article considers the issues of designing wire harnesses for the automotive industry. A car is a complex technical structure. An important element of this structure is the electrics, based on various vehicle configurations, affecting the wire harnesses. The performance of the car largely depends on the supply of power and control signals between the car devices through wires laid along a certain route of the body, formed into bundles. A significant number of car models, providing for various options, leads to the fact that it is necessary not only to consider the harness configurations, taking into account the various options inherent in the car, but also to calculate the knockdowns, which is very labor-intensive. The article considers in detail the basic business process of designing wire harnesses, analyzes its imperfections and proposes a promising process model to eliminate the identified deficiencies. The pre-project development and subsequent stages, including the preparation of design and technological documentation and the calculation of knockdowns, are considered. The current model is analyzed and recommendations are given for the formation of a promising model. Unlike the current model, the proposed model includes an automated module for optimizing the bundles. The proposed module allows taking into account possible configurations and options of cars for rational design of automotive electrics. It becomes possible to model the most advantageous locations of bundles taking into account the requirements for the reliability of its possible configurations in the director control mode in accordance with the vehicle configuration. Models of the business process of forming automotive wire harnesses are presented both in descriptive and graphical form.
DOOMSCROLLİNG (FELAKET HABER KAYDIRMASI) İN İŞ AKIŞ DENEYİMİNE ETKİSİNDE YAŞAM DOYUMUNUN ARACILIK ROLÜNÜN BELİRLENMESİ
Authors: Çiftçi Gamze Ebru , Tüfekçi İlknur , Demir Yasemin
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışmada amaç, insanların yaşadığı olumsuz deneyimlerden sonra doomscrolling yapma düzeylerini ölçmektir. Aynı zamanda doomscrollingin, yaşam doyumu ve iş akış deneyimindeki etkisini ölçmek ve bu etkide yaşam doyumunun aracılık rolünü belirlemektir. Bu amaca uygun olarak çalışmada, yoğun olarak kötü haberlere maruz kalınan Kahramanmaraş depreminden sonraki zaman dilimi seçilmiş ve sosyal medya kullanan 401 kişiye anket uygulanmıştır. Elde edilen veriler SPSS 21.0 programı ile analiz edilmiştir ve bulgulara ulaşmak için ANOVA, t-testi, regresyon ve korelasyon analizleri uygulanmıştır. Analiz sonucunda doomscrollingin cinsiyet, medeni durum, yaş, meslek, gelir ve sosyal medyayı takip etme düzeyleri arasında; iş akış deneyimi ile cinsiyet arasında; yaşam doyumunun medeni durum, yaş, meslek, gelir arasında anlamlı farklılık gösterdiği belirlenmiştir. Bununla birlikte, doomscrolling yapmanın yaşam doyumu ve iş akış deneyimi üzerinde negatif etkisi olduğu, yaşam doyumunun iş akış deneyimi üzerinde pozitif etkisi olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca doomscrollingin iş akış deneyimi üzerinde yaşam doyumunun kısmi aracılık rolü olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Bu sonuçlar doğrultusunda kötü haber takip etme bağımlılığının iş akışımızı ve yaşamsal tatminimizi olumsuz etkilediği ve bu nedenle doomscrolling konusunda bireylerin bilinçlendirilmesi gerektiği önerilmiştir.
İnsan Kaynakları Yönetimi Stratejileriyle Uyku Sağlığını Geliştirmek: Çalışan Esenliği Ve Örgütsel Başarı İçin Yeni Yaklaşımlar
Authors: Aşkun Volkan
Published: December 2024

Çalışmada, uykunun çalışan sağlığı ve örgütsel performans açısından önemi vurgulanırken uykuya önem veren bir örgüt kültürün yaygınlaşması adına insan kaynakları yönetiminin (İKY) üstüne düşen görevlere dikkat çekilmektedir. Çalışma, çalışma ortamları, iş stresi ve işyeri standartları ile çalışanların uyku sağlığının kötü olması arasında genellikle göz ardı edilen bağlantıyı vurgulamaktadır. Sağlıksız uykunun daha geniş etkileri arasında daha yüksek kaza riski, sağlık harcamaları, devamsızlık ve iş performansı yer almaktadır. Çalışmada, bu sorunları ele almak için literatürden hareketle İKY stratejileri ve uygulamaları önerilmektedir. Bunlar arasında çalışma saatlerinin kontrol edilmesi, uyku dostu politikaların teşvik edilmesi, kişiselleştirilmiş uyku terapileri için yapay zekanın kullanılması ve uyku sağlığının örgütsel sağlıklı yaşam programlarına dahil edilmesi yer alıyor. Çalışma, ayrıca örgütlerin uykuyu bir tembellik ya da zayıflık belirtisi olarak görmemesi gerektiğini aksine çalışanların esenliğini ve örgütsel performansın önemli bir parçası olarak görülmesi gerektiğini savunmaktadır. Bu anlamda çalışanların uyku sağlığının iyileştirmesi adına önemli çıkarımlar adım adım gösterilmektedir. Bu çıkarımların hem yöneticilere ve hem de bu alanda çalışmayı düşünen araştırmacılara değerli içgörüler sunacağı düşünülmektedir.
AZERBAYCAN’DA İNOVASYON VE SANAYİLEŞMENİN ÇEVRESEL BOZULMA ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİSİ
Authors: Mammadov Taleh , Mammadova Gülnar
Published: December 2024

Günümüz literatüründe hem gelişmiş hem de gelişmekte olan ekonomilerde çevresel bozulmayla mücadele ve sürdürülebilir büyüme konusu aktif bir şekilde takip edilmektedir. Azerbaycan, bağımsızlığını kazandığı günden bugüne hızla büyüyen bir ekonomidir ve büyümenin temel kaynaklarından biri enerji sektörüdür. Bu nedenle Azerbaycan’da çevresel bozulma oldukça yüksektir ve ekolojik açıklığın azaltılması büyük önem taşımaktadır. Çalışmada, 1996-2022 dönemi baz alınarak Azerbaycan'da inovasyonun ve sanayileşmenin çevresel bozulma üzerindeki etkisi araştırılmaktadır. Uzun ve kısa dönem ilişkiyi tahmin etmek için ARDL eşbütünleşme yöntemi, nedenselliği belirlemek için Toda-Yamamoto nedensellik analizi uygulanmıştır. Sonuç olarak Azerbaycan'da çevre politikalarının geliştirilmesi, AR-GE harcamalarının sürdürülebilirlikle uyumlu hale getirilmesi, çevreci teknolojilere yatırım yapılması ve yeşil ekonominin teşviklerle desteklenmesi gerekmektedir.
FİNANSAL YAKINSAMA HİPOTEZİNİN WAVELET ANALİZİ İLE YENİDEN TEST EDİLMESİ: E7 ÜLKELERİNDEN AMPİRİK KANITLAR
Authors: Kaya Yunus
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı E7 ülkelerinde finansal yakınsama hipotezini test etmektir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda E7 ülkelerinin finansal gelişme endeksinin Amerika Birleşik Devletleri (ABD) finansal gelişme endeksine yakınsaması test edilmiştir. Çalışmada IMF veri tabanından elde edilen ve 1985-2021 dönemlerine ait yıllık finansal gelişim endeks verileri kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada finansal yakınsama hipotezinin geçerliliği klasik Augmented Dickey ve Fuller (ADF) ve Fourier ADF (FADF) birim kök testleri ile test edilmiştir. Bunun yanı sıra çalışmada wavelet dönüşümü kullanılarak ayrıştırılan serilere ADF ve FADF birim kök testleri yeniden uygulanarak sonuçlar kısa, orta ve uzun vadede değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışma sonuçlarına göre, orijinal serilerle yapılan testler sonucunda E7 ülkelerinde finansal yakınsama hipotezi kısmen geçerli bulunmuştur. Ayrıştırılmış serilerin sonuçlarına göre ise kısa vadede E7 ülkelerinin tamamında finansal yakınsama hipotezi geçerliyken, orta ve uzun dönemde kısmen geçerli bulunmuştur. Bu sonuçlar gelişmiş ülkelere nazaran E7 ülkelerinde finansal gelişim açısından farklılıklar bulunduğunu göstermekte ve bu ülkelerde finansal açıdan önemli politika değişikliklerinin gerçekleşmesi gerektiğini belirtmektedir.
İklim değişikliğine bağlı olarak zeytinin (Olea europaea L.) Türkiye'de gelecekteki dağılımının modellenmesi ve uyum stratejileri üzerine bir inceleme
Authors: Özdel Muhammed Mustafa , Ustaoğlu Beyza , Cürebal İsa
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışma, MaxEnt modelleme aracı kullanılarak zeytinin (Olea europaea L.) dağılımında etkili olan biyoiklim değişkenlerini belirlemeyi ve yetiştiricilik için günümüzdeki potansiyel ile gelecekteki olası uygunluk modellerini oluşturmayı amaçlamaktadır. Günümüzdeki potansiyel habitat alanlarının belirlenebilmesi için yakın geçmişe (1970-2000) ilişkin biyoiklim değişkenleri kullanılmıştır. Gelecek tahminleri ise MRI-ESM2-0 modelinin SSP2-4.5 ve SSP5-8.5 emisyon senaryolarına dayalı olarak 2041-2060 ve 2081-2100 dönemlerine ait biyoiklim değişkenlerinden yararlanılarak yapılmıştır. Modelleme sonucunda, zeytinin dağılımına en fazla katkı sağlayan değişkenlerin Bio12 (yıllık yağış), Bio7 (yıllık sıcaklık değişim aralığı) ve Bio9 (en kurak 3 ayın ortalama sıcaklığı) olduğu belirlenmiştir. SSP2-4.5 ve SSP5-8.5 senaryolarından simüle edilen gelecek iklim modelleri, genel olarak günümüzle kıyaslandığında, uygun alanların gelecekte daha yüksek rakımlı alanlara ve kuzey yönüne doğru kayma olasılığı gösterebileceğini tahmin etmektedir. Ayrıca daha önce zeytin yetiştiriciliğine elverişsiz olan bazı alanların, gelecek dönemlerde daha uygun hale gelebileceğini öngörmektedir. Özellikle, ilerleyen yıllarda Karadeniz ve Marmara kıyılarının zeytin yetiştiriciliği için daha elverişli hale gelmesi beklenmektedir. İklim değişikliğinin zeytin üzerindeki zorlayıcı etkilerini hafifletmek ve sürdürülebilirliğini sağlamak amacıyla iklim değişikliğine uyum stratejilerinin geliştirilmesi ve uygulanması önemlidir. Bu doğrultuda, çalışmada sulama ve toprak yönetimi, çeşit seçimi, hastalık ve zararlılarla mücadele, hasat teknikleri, teknoloji kullanımı ve eğitim gibi faktörler ele alınmış ve uyum stratejileri açısından değerlendirilmiştir.
Records of metals in bryophytes emitted from ash clouds of thermal power plants: A case study of Orhaneli, Bursa, Türkiye
Authors: Yavuz Serkan , Avcı Selma Nur , Yayıntaş Özlem , Erginal Ahmet Evren
Published: December 2024

Most of the world's energy production still comes from fossil fuels such as coal and lignite. Thermal power plants that produce energy using these resources have the potential to cause serious damage to the environment due to the heavy metals and other pollutants they release into the atmosphere. This study investigates the accumulation of heavy metals in fly ash clouds from a thermal power plant in Orhaneli, Bursa in the tissues of Hypnum cupressiforme Hedw. and Homalothecium sericeum (Hedw.) Schimp. Within the scope of the study, ICP-OES analyses were performed on moss and rock samples taken from five different sampling sites around the thermal power plant. Bioconcentration Factor (BCF) was calculated based on Pb, Cr, Cd, Ni, Ni, Co, Cu, Hg and As concentrations. The results showed that there was no accumulation of Hg and As, bioaccumulation for Cd, Fe and Cu was observed in only one station, but the average BCF values for these metals were below 1. In contrast, the BCF levels of Cr and Pb were found to be quite high, with mean values of 60.26 and 1.54, respectively. These results suggest that mosses can be used as effective biological indicators for heavy metal accumulation. It is also emphasized that regular monitoring of air quality and mitigation of environmental risks are vital for the health of the inhabitants of the region.
Kayseri ilinde deprem tehlikesinin, sezgisel ve istatistiksel modellerle karşılaştırmalı analizi
Authors: Canpolat Fethi Ahmet , Bulucu Yusuf
Published: December 2024

Türkiye genelinde, 6 Şubat 2023 Kahramanmaraş depremleri ile birlikte, depremin yıkıcılığı karşısında hem toplumsal hem de idari anlamda hassasiyet önemli ölçüde artmıştır. Olası afet tehlikeleri ve bunlara karşı kırılganlık-esneklik, zarar görme potansiyeli-dayanıklılık, yıkıcı etki-iyileşme, dönüşüm ve dirençlilik gibi kavramlar artık daha sık gündeme gelmektedir. Ancak bu konularda esas olarak dikkat edilmesi gereken, inşa, imar, kontrol ve değişim süreçlerinde söz sahibi olan kişi ve kuruluşlardır. Sağlıklı ve sürdürülebilir bir yapılaşma süreci için farkındalığın artırılması gerekmektedir. Bu çalışma, Kayseri ilindeki depremselliği ve olası etkilerini mekânsal boyutuyla ortaya koymakta ve analiz etmektedir. İldeki deprem tehlikesini belirlemek için bağımlı değişken olmaması nedeniyle, 10 bağımsız değişken kullanılarak sezgisel modellerden Analitik Hiyerarşi Prosesi (AHP) ve Fuzzy AHP (Bulanık AHP) uygulanmıştır. Bu iki modelden elde edilen sonuç haritalarında, %90 ve üzeri tehlikeye sahip alanlar bağımlı değişken olarak kullanılarak aynı bağımsız değişkenlerle (Episantr Yoğunluk, Fay Uzaklık, VS30, Litoloji, Yerleşme Gelişim, Bina Kat Sayısı, Zemin Sıvılaşma Duyarlılığı, Episantr Uzaklık, Eğim ve Yükselti) Rastgele Orman algoritması ile alternatif bir tehlike haritası üretilmiştir. Üç harita da birbirine yakın sonuçlar vermiş olmasına rağmen, Rastgele Orman modelinin mekânsal dağılım ve uyum açısından daha ayırt edici bir harita ürettiği tespit edilmiştir. İl genelinde Sarıoğlan-İncesu hattı boyunca uzanan depresyonlar en tehlikeli alanları oluşturmaktadır. Bu saha, aynı zamanda il genelindeki en yoğun nüfuslu kuşağa denk gelmektedir. Türkiye’de ortalama kat sayısının en fazla olduğu il olan Kayseri’de, özellikle il merkezindeki yüksek katlı binalar deprem tehlikesinin olası etkilerini arttırma potansiyeline sahiptir.
Obstetric-specific compared to general early warning system for predicting severe postpartum maternal morbidity
Authors: Pezdirc Neža , Stopar Pintarič Tatjana , Lučovnik Miha
Published: December 2024

Severe maternal morbidity is a major global health concern, and early identification of at-risk postpartum women is essential to improving outcomes. We aimed to compare the predictive values of the Modified Early Obstetric Warning System (MEOWS) versus the non-obstetric general Early Warning System (EWS) for predicting severe maternal morbidity in postpartum women. We retrospectively reviewed hospital documentation of 723 postpartum women admitted to the obstetric high dependency unit between October 2020 and March 2021. Severe maternal morbidity was defined using the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ criteria. We assessed the sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values, as well as positive and negative likelihood ratios, of the MEOWS and the EWS for predicting severe postpartum maternal morbidity. Twenty-four (3.3%) women included in the study met the criteria for severe maternal morbidity. Hypertensive complications and obstetric haemorrhage were the most prevalent causes of maternal morbidity. The sensitivity of the MEOWS was 92%, specificity 62%, positive predictive value 8%, and negative predictive value 100%. The positive likelihood ratio was 2.4, while the negative likelihood ratio was 0.1. In comparison, the EWS had a sensitivity of 63%, specificity of 66%, positive predictive value of 6%, and negative predictive value of 98%. The positive likelihood ratio for the EWS was 1.8, and the negative likelihood ratio was 0.6. The obstetric-specific early warning system proved to be superior for the early prediction of severe postpartum maternal morbidity compared to the general non-obstetric warning system.
Codes utilized in analysis v1
Authors: Sandulache Vlad
Published: December 2024

This protocol details the use of codes for the analysis.
Functions of civil society performed  in digital participation of young people
Authors: Abramova S. B. , Antonova N. L.
Published: December 2024

The article studies how civil society performs its functions while civic activism is transiting to digital forms and how different participatory models of interaction between society and government are developed. According to the authors, digital technologies create fundamentally new opportunities in ensuring a dialogue between authorities and society, and also support young people to overcome their political and civil absenteeism. The article provides the author’s classifcation of functions that civil society actualize in online activism: in particular, such functions as solidarizing, socializing, mediating, monitoring, articulating and mobilizing are highlighted. The way how civil society performs its functions in online activism is examined based on results of the sociological survey with 1,150 young respondents from the Sverdlovsk region, all being 14-25 years old and representing the digital natives’ generation. An analysis of each function was carried out: how these young people assess possibilities of digital participation, if these functions are part of their motivation for participating in civic activism, how these functions are implemented in real practices of digital activism. Then conclusions are drawn concerning the level of relevance for each of the highlighted functions of civil society and possibilities of their implementation via digital technologies. Finally, young people appeared to highly appreciate effectiveness of online projects, they are involved in various forms of digital participation and public agenda formation. Our research determined certain prospects for studying digital activism in the context of digital practices of interaction between youth and authorities, the role of social media in communication between authorities and the public, etc. Our work proved to be signifcant for identifying updates in functions performed by civil society, expanding scientifc ideas concerning digital participatory culture of youth and its role in civil society development. It is also promising in identifying new areas of youth policy regarding co-participation and digital citizenship. Our research results can be applied for supporting and promoting projects and educational programs in the feld of digital activism associated with young people.
Reasons for the rotation of leaders of regional party  branches in Russia (on the example of the «United Russia»)
Authors: Mukhametov R. S.
Published: December 2024

The paper deals with resignations of regional party leaders in Russia, with the United Russia being an example. The author’s intention is to fnd answers to the following questions: What are the reasons for changing leaders of the United Russia regional branches? Why are many regional party leaders forced to resign? For this purpose, a database has been created to include work history of senior party managers at the subnational level. The research method used was binary logistic regression. It is shown that changing heads of the regions often results into the rotation of leaders for the United Russia subnational branches. Within two years after the Single voting day, 67% of the regional secretaries of the party appear to be dismissed and replaced. The paper gives serious attention to the cause-to-effect mechanism. It is a matter of fact that heads of the 34 regions in the Russian Federation are at the same time The United Russia regional party leaders. Based on the results of the regression analysis, the author came to the conclusion that only those governors become regional party leaders who are affliated with the frst deputy of the presidential administration. It is shown that in most cases it is not generally crucial for heads of the regions to ensure high percentages of the votes given for the United Russia party and/or incumbents in the presidential elections on the territory of the Russian Federation. To study reasons for the rotation of regional party leaders is important in terms of optimizing party work at the regional level, delivering stability, developing subnational leadership and improving effectiveness of the party structure.
Discourse  of  the  Great  Institutional reform: history and context
Authors: Sukharev M. V. , Kozyreva G. B.
Published: December 2024

When planning new institutional reforms in the Russian Federation, it is necessary to take into account historical experience. The abolition of serfdom in Russia in the 19th century has not yet been suffciently studied from the standpoint of discourse analysis of its sources, reﬂecting design of those fundamental transformations that took place over decades in “secret committees” of Russian tsars. This discourse is of interest not only for historical studies, but for broader academic research, due to the cognitive component of managing a large-scale institutional and economic reform. The purpose of this work is to identify, on the basis of discourse analysis of various sources, the sequence of the main steps the reform completed in terms of development and implementation, as well as to explore the reﬂection of the reform in Russian written sources. As a result, we investigated the discussion about the reforms development and decision-making in the context of implementing the abolition of serfdom in Russia. The reform took place in the conditions of increasing opposition between the landowner elite and the masses, which forced the architects of the reform to act very cautiously and covertly. A fairly high level of reform elaboration is shown. The confrontation between its supporters and opponents was reﬂected in the vast corpus of printed texts of newspapers and magazines of that time. To study the manifestations of this confrontation, we undertook a content analysis of Russian written sources of the XIX century relying on the Google Books Ngram Viewer technology. Based on that, the algorithm of project development and implementation of major reforms at the regional and state level has been identifed. These results can be refned and developed in the course of further scientifc research, the possibility of using big data technology to study the reﬂection of political reforms through the written sources has been proved. The experience of this reform can be used to improve managing the institutional systems development in Russian society.
Subject positioning in marketing discourse
Authors: Selezneva L. V.
Published: December 2024

Positioning is a special form of communication process that includes marketing and advertising activities to provide a company or product with a certain place (i.e. position) on the market. At the same time, companies actively use different marketing communication strategies in social media. The concept of positioning was developed in the 90s of the 20thcentury and it still remains one of the most popular marketing theories, however there is certainly ambiguity in understanding how the process of positioning is performed and what are the mechanisms of its analysis in terms of discursology. On the one hand, positioning is considered as a result of interaction between levels, i.e. between a creator, a referent and a recipient and their mutual inﬂuence, and on the other as positions applied by subjects. Therefore, the goal of this paper is to determine a discursive mechanism of positioning. The research was based on methodological principles of discoursology, which made it possible to identify positions of participants in communicative interaction and thereby describe the main forms and mechanisms of positioning in marketing discourse. The analysis shows a certain dynamics of positioning regarding a possible change in positions taken by positions, both due to their own intentions and inﬂuenced by the opinions of other subjects within interaction. Facebook, Instagram3 and Twitter4 offcial accounts of the companies were used to present such communication strategies as establishing contact and coordinating positions, which are implemented in the process of intersubject interaction. The conducted analysis of interaction between different levels, i.e. a subject, an object and other subjects, revealed that positioning seems to provide a subject of speech with the position to an object and other subjects, as well as it seems to determine a subject’s attitude to the actions of others and their opinion about an object of positioning.
Slavery and Freedom: An InDepth Analysis of Alienation
Authors: Guo Lishuang , Zhu Tingjin
Published: December 2024

The paradox of modern civilization’s development lies in the fact that individuals increasingly encounter existential dilemmas, irrespective of the progress and materiel well-being achieved in contrast with previous times. Contemplations regarding one’s destiny and place in the world have gained paramount significance for contemporary society, with alienation emerging as the central existential issue people face. What are the root causes of alienation? Are there singular or multiple factors contributing to it? How does alienation relate to human nature and patterns of thinking? Is it a historically transient phenomenon or an everlasting one? This article argues that a key cause of alienation is embedded in human nature; however, it is not the sole factor, as alienation manifests in specific historical forms, including its embodiment in patterns of thinking – all the aspects are inextricably linked. Reflecting on the crisis of modern civilization, one can observe that the enforced division of labor in production constitutes a historical cause of alienation; instrumental rationality generates alienation within thought (consciousness), and the conflict between the finite and the infinite in human self-realization represents the deepest root of alienation.
Institutional Political Trust as a Factor in the Consolidation of Russian Society
Authors: Vinogradova I. M.
Published: December 2024

The article presents the results of a comparative analysis of sociological studies regarding institutional trust in Russia from 2001 to 2023, alongside findings from the sociological monitoring project titled Consolidating political values and key factors for increasing institutional trust of Russian citizens, conducted in August 2024. The purpose of this article is to assess the impact of institutional trust on the consolidation processes within Russian society. The paper identifies the key factors contributing to institutional distrust among Russian citizens, analyzes the dynamics of trust over time, and concludes that age is the most significant factor influencing the level of political institutional trust. The study also draws conclusions regarding the reasons behind the fluctuations in overall political institutional trust based on long-term empirical data. These fluctuations are linked to major domestic and foreign political events, where increased trust is observed during instances of the “rally ‘round the flag effect” in response to foreign policy victories, while declines are associated with domestic political challenges. Furthermore, the findings reveal a correlation between the main sources of information for citizens and their level of political institutional trust. A high level of trust in political institutions ensures cooperation between the government and society, enhances support for government initiatives, and serves as a factor in consolidating society. Individuals with a high degree of political institutional trust are more likely to embrace communitarian values that contribute to social solidarity.
ML driven optimization of mechanical properties in hybrid fiber-reinforced tertiary blended high-performance concrete
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, Rao Bahadur Y Mahabaleswarappa Engineering College, Ballari, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, Karnataka, India, Shobha M.S. ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Rao Bahadur Y Mahabaleswarappa Engineering College, Ballari, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, Karnataka, India, Hulipalled Poornima ,   Department of Master of Computer Applications, Kishkinda University, Ballari, Karnataka, India, Algur Veerabhadrappa ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rao Bahadur Y Mahabaleswarappa Engineering College, Ballari, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
Published: December 2024

This study focuses on optimizing the mechanical properties of hybrid fiber-reinforced tertiary blended high-performance concrete (HFRTHPC) by integrating CSF and polypropylene fibers (PPF) into a mix of silica fume (SF), metakaolin (MK), and fly ash (FA). These mineral admixtures replace Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) at varying levels of 0%, 15%, 22.5%, and 30%. A comprehensive analysis was conducted on 80 different concrete mixes, each with W/B ratios ranging from 0.275 to 0.375, and a total fiber content of 1.25% (0.5%-1% CSF and 0.25% PPF). The results showed a significant increase in compressive strength, with a maximum improvement of 30.24% after 28 days of curing. The optimal mix was identified as containing 5% SF, 5% MK, 5% FA, 1% CSF, and 0.25% PPF at a W/B ratio of 0.275. Additionally, regression equations were developed to predict the mechanical properties. The study also utilized three machine learning techniques—AdaBoost Regressor, Random Forest, and Extreme Gradient Boost Regressor—to model compressive, split tensile, and flexural strengths. Among these, the Extreme Gradient Boost Regressor exhibited superior predictive accuracy and generalization capabilities. This research offers valuable insights for optimizing sustainable concrete compositions and provides a foundation for future advancements in concrete technology.
Mechanical and rheological performance of plastic concrete: Investigation of several properties
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, Technical and Engineering Faculty, Behbahan Khatam Alanbia University of Technology, Behbahan, Iran, Shahidzadeh Mohammad Sadegh , Aliabadi Mahbobeh Mirzaie ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Technical and Engineering Faculty, Behbahan Khatam Alanbia University of Technology, Behbahan, Iran, Far Hamid Mansouri ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Technical and Engineering Faculty, Behbahan Khatam Alanbia University of Technology, Behbahan, Iran, Nezhad Amir Hossein Derakhshan ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Technical and Engineering Faculty, Behbahan Khatam Alanbia University of Technology, Behbahan, Iran
Published: December 2024

Incorporating carbon-based materials, particularly carbon nanotubes (CNTs), into the initial composition of plastic concrete has demonstrated potential in enhancing properties such as particle cohesion and resistance to corrosive environments. This study investigates the influence of CNTs on the mechanical and durability characteristics of concrete through 24 distinct mix designs, all maintaining a constant water-to-cement ratio of 0.5. The CNT content varied at levels of 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% by weight of cement. For each mix, six cylindrical specimens (15 × 30 cm) and three cubic specimens (15 × 15 × 15 cm) were prepared for evaluating compressive strength, permeability, and modulus of elasticity. The experimental results indicate that under a fixed water-to-cement ratio, increasing the cement content significantly raises the viscosity of the concrete mixture, often resulting in a slurry-like consistency. Conversely, an increase in bentonite content at a fixed water-to-cement ratio enhanced fluidity, thereby increasing the slump of fresh concrete. However, this fluidity caused segregation of aggregate particles during placement into molds, adversely affecting compressive strength. Furthermore, for designs containing 30 kg of bentonite, the water absorption and particle segregation rates increased with a higher cement content. In contrast, as the bentonite content increased from 30 kg to 60 kg, water absorption at the concrete surface and particle segregation decreased, suggesting improved homogeneity and resistance to moisture penetration. These findings provide insights into optimizing the composition of plastic concrete containing CNTs and bentonite for enhanced performance in structural applications.
Methodology for Identification the Author of Destructive Textual Data
Authors:   Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics, Competence Center of the National Technological Initiative "Trusted Interaction Technologies" (CT NTI "Trusted Interaction Technologies"), Tomsk, Russian Federation, Romanov A. S. , Fedotova A. M. ,   Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics, Competence Center of the National Technological Initiative "Trusted Interaction Technologies" (CT NTI "Trusted Interaction Technologies"), Tomsk, Russian Federation, Kurtukova A. V. ,   Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics, Competence Center of the National Technological Initiative "Trusted Interaction Technologies" (CT NTI "Trusted Interaction Technologies"), Tomsk, Russian Federation, Shelupanov A. A. ,   Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics, Competence Center of the National Technological Initiative "Trusted Interaction Technologies" (CT NTI "Trusted Interaction Technologies"), Tomsk, Russian Federation
Published: December 2024

The article is devoted to determining the authorship of short comments of social network users, including communities associated with destructive content. The study includes classification with a fixed and open set of authors. In the latter case, several experiments were conducted, including detection of destructive content by introducing authors of the such content. The results show, that the proposed methodology achieves a high accuracy of 85 %.
The Ball That Failed to Curve: The 2023 “Populist Polarizing” Referendum in Poland
Authors: Musiał-Karg Magdalena , Casal Bértoa Fernando
Published: December 2024

In October 2023, Poland’s illiberal right-wing government held a referendum modeled after the one held in Hungary one year earlier. Organized in conjunction with the parliamentary elections under the pretext of “saving costs,” the 2023 Polish referendum constitutes the most recent example of how populists can use direct democracy to mobilize their electorate. However, unlike Hungary’s experience a year earlier, this referendum highlights how “populist polarizing” referendums can become a double-edged sword. Building on previous work by Bartolini and Mair, and Enyedi, this article introduces a new type of referendum: the populist polarizing. Initiated by populist parties to amplify political divisions for partisan gain, this referendum-type frames choices in starkly oppositional terms, creating an “us vs. them” dynamic that intensifies polarization. We contrast this with the more known and studied “cleavage referendums.” In particular, using both primary and secondary data, we demonstrate how Poland’s populist government employed the referendum instrumentally. They posed thematically differentiated questions on issues such as relocating migrants within the EU, selling state assets, raising the retirement age, and removing a border barrier. By exploiting emotionally driven political divides, the government aimed to polarize the campaign and mobilize their voters in the lead-up to the general elections. Departing from the case-study literature, we present an innovative argument: opposition parties can counteract populist governments’ strategies and successfully defend democracy by encouraging a selective boycott—voting in elections while refusing to participate in the referendum. The Polish experience illustrates how populist polarizing referendums, initially aimed to increase polarization and undermine democracy, can paradoxically be used to reverse democratic backsliding and safeguard liberal democracy. The Polish case shows that populist polarizing referendums are not infallible. While populist forces typically exploit polarization, referendums can also become a tool for the opposition. However, for the strategy to be effective, the opposition must take a constructive and strategic approach.
PECULIARITIES OF FORMING AUDITOR'S WORKING DOCUMENTS IN THE CONTEXT OF DIGITALIZATION
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Skliaruk Iryna , Kasian Sofiia ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: December 2024

This article examines the principal methodologies for preparing auditors’ working papers in the context of digitalization, which is becoming a pivotal aspect of contemporary audit. Сonsideration is given to the factors influencing the form, content, and volume of audit documentation that accompanies the audit process. Particular attention is devoted to the advantages of structuring the auditor's working document in electronic form, including systematicity, efficiency, compliance, and transparency.

Contemporary audit firms are leveraging automation programs to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. While automation supports accurate processing of substantial data volumes, challenges remain due to the lack of standardized software, which complicates staff training and incurs additional costs. Microsoft Excel has been identified as a cost-effective and highly effective tool for preparing electronic working documents, as it not only structures data but also provides opportunities for analytical calculations, simplifying information processing.

The findings indicate that International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) do not mandate a uniform format for working papers, allowing auditors flexibility to adapt documentation to specific audit objectives and requirements. A well-structured digital format is recommended to facilitate easy access to organized information. Establishing accessible links between files is particularly crucial to ensure consistency and accuracy in audit conclusions. Additionally, adherence to a consistent document format enhances navigability and aesthetic presentation, contributing to a more streamlined audit process. The article proposes a structured framework for electronic working papers, encompassing a synthesis of the financial statement items, the execution of audit procedures, the disclosure of notes and appendices. The potential for additional digitalization of audit activities as a means of advancing integrated, automated internal control and audit systems is also addressed.
The Application of the Process Capability Index (PCI) in a Fatigue Test of a Tidal Turbine Blade Using Historic and Real-Time Load Data
Authors: Munko Marek J , Connolly Katrina N , Cuthill Fergus , Camacho Miguel Valdivia A , McCarthy Edward D , Dubon Sergio Lopez
Published: December 2024

Fatigue testing of composite tidal turbine blades aims to stimulate the damage of a specimen, which it would experience over the lifetime of its subsea deployment. The mechanical response of the blade is monitored as it undergoes thousands of stress cycles. The experiment results are
subsequently used to evaluate the design and manufacturing processes by comparing them against theoretical results and industry standards. Therefore, it is essential for the credibility of the test that the loads exerted on the specimen match the desired loading values. Process Capability
Indices (PCIs) provide a straightforward measure of how well the achieved process outcomes match the desired quality specifications. They serve as a valuable tool to a) assess whether contractual obligations have been met, b) compare the performance of various assets on-site, or c) monitor
the change in the system's performance in time. In our work, we consider fatigue tests of a tidal turbine blade carried out at FastBlade, a dedicated research facility for regenerative testing of fullscale structures. We discuss the benefits of incorporating a PCI for performance monitoring
purposes and decide on the index type best suited for evaluating the accuracy and consistency of exerted loads. We subsequently apply the measure to historical load data and integrate it directly into the control system of the fatigue test rig. The experimental results are used to determine
the change in the consistency and accuracy of applied loads between the tests run at various stages of facility development and to find out how fidelity to the desired values in a fatigue test changes throughout its duration. The data findings are also used to determine the quality discrepancies
between individual actuators. Finally, the wider implementation of PCIs in full-scale tests of tidal turbine blades is considered.
Effective Conference Presenting
Authors: Mills Simon
Published: December 2024

This paper presents an overview of how to make effective conference presentations. It covers methods and techniques of how to make presenting simple and appropriate. Presenting at a conference is an important skill to master. The presenter needs to understand the rules, parameters and
etiquette of the conference. This includes parameters such as the time allotted to the presentation before even embarking on preparing the presentation.
Alleviating Limited Dataset in Inter-Shaft Bearing Fault Diagnosis based on Multi-source Information with Information Discriminator
Authors: Yu Yue , Karimi Hamid Reza
Published: December 2024

To alleviate limited dataset on the performance of intelligent fault diagnosis methods, this paper proposes a multi-source information with an information discriminator (MSI 2 D). Specifically, a multi-source information network with an information discriminator is designed to extract
time-frequency representations from the transformed images, which can improve the input features while enhancing the model generalization performance. Moreover, we discovered that a single pooling method produces the limited feature outputs, leading to inaccurate fault diagnosis and identification.
To address this, we present multiple pooling operations after feature fusion, which not only gathers more representative and finely grained features, but also improves diagnostic performance. Comprehensive experiments based on a real aeroengine validate the proposed MSI2 D outperforms
existing methods, striking a good trade-off between the limited data and diagnostic performance. It is shown that our MSI 2 D surpasses the comparative methods in accuracy.
Update on ISO Standards in Condition Monitoring
Authors: Mills Simon
Published: December 2024

This paper presents an update on further progress in International Standards on Condition Monitoring (CM), and International Standards related to CM techniques including: vibration monitoring (VM), infra-red thermography (IRT), acoustic emission (AE), ultrasonics (UT), tribology and
tribology and lubrication (LUB). It also covers applications, training and accreditation.. Condition Monitoring Standards are within the scope of ISO Technical Committee 108 - Mechanical vibration, shock and condition monitoring (ISO/TC 108). ISO/TC 108 has a portfolio of 196
ISO Standards including 28 relating to condition monitoring and 56 relating to vibration of machines, vehicles and structures. (at March 2023) Since 2021, 19 documents have been issued revised or renumbered in ISO/TC 108's portfolio. This paper gives the latest status
of a selection of these documents.
Monitoring Energy Recovery in a Full-Scale Fatigue Test
Authors: Munko Marek J , Dubon Sergio Lopez , Cuthill Fergus , Rampen Win , Ó Brádaigh Conchúr M
Published: December 2024

A fatigue test aims to subject a specimen to a multitude of loading cycles to stimulate damage. This way objects such as beams, columns, or blades can be tested at an accelerated pace, and their degradation patterns can be examined before they are commissioned for mass production/service.
Fatigue tests are energy-expensive processes due to the vast number of cycles required. Some tests benefit from energy savings when the specimen, such as a wind turbine blade, can be actuated at its natural frequency and resonance occurs. However, stiffer objects, such as polymer composite
tidal turbine blades or aircraft wings, have a much higher resonant frequency and the specimen would suffer degradation due to overheating, rather than cyclic loading. FastBlade, a test facility at the University of Edinburgh, incorporates a novel energy recovery system for fatigue tests,
opening the door to efficient testing of stiffer specimens. In this work, we introduce the principle of operation of the proprietary energy recovery system and describe the associated condition monitoring hardware. We then discuss various ways of quantifying hydraulic system efficiency. Running
an offline test, it was found that more than 60% of the mechanical energy stored in the system was transferred into producing useful actuation work by the hydraulic system, while the electric motors driving the pumps were unpowered. We subsequently suggest system upgrades that can be integrated
for more accurate energy savings estimation in real-time.
Quantum physics and artificial intelligence: current challenges and opportunities in technical diagnostics and condition monitoring
Authors: Burdzik Rafał
Published: December 2024

The current pace of scientific and technological development is unprecedented. Globalisation ensures that these changes are felt almost immediately everywhere. This also applies to areas of application that overlap endlessly. Consequently, it is of great importance to observe these
changes and developments, identify challenges and threats, and to recognise the opportunities that arise from them. The paper attempts to analyse how the development of knowledge in physics and the pace of technological evolution, with its latest achievements, namely artificial intelligence
and quantum computers, affect the validity of the approach and methods in technical diagnostics and condition monitoring. Furthermore, it identifies several challenges and opportunities arising from these changes and initiates a discussion on the confrontation of the current foundations and
methods used in technical diagnostics with the fundamentals of elementary particle physics and quantum mechanics. Nevertheless, the principal objective of this paper is to prompt scientists and researchers engaged in the field of diagnostics and condition monitoring to observe the evolving
environment and embrace the challenge of implementing novel foundations for describing physical reality in diagnostic methodologies. Let us commence the process of revisiting assumptions and discussing new problems, and take up the challenge of expanding our knowledge and experimental practices.
The Dairy Farming Future from Farmers' Perspectives in The Northern Region of Iraq
Authors: Hakim Eftekhar Ali , Akbay Cuma
Published: December 2024

The main purpose of this study was to analyze dairy farmers' feelings of safety about the future of dairy farming in the northern region of Iraq and to investigate how environmental factors and demographic characteristics of dairy farms impact their sense of security. Primary data were collected from 280 dairy farmers in four provinces of northern Iraq: Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Dohuk, and Halabja. Descriptive statistics, the Chi-square test, and binary logistic regression were employed for analysis. The results of binary logistic regression analysis indicated that age, gender, marital status, education, experience, and household size significantly influenced farmers’ perceptions of whether dairy farming could secure their future. Moreover, the binary logistic analysis revealed that five elements of dairy farming – technology, dairy farm structure, government policy, marketing, and extension – were significantly associated with farmers' perceptions of future security through dairy farming. However, the study concludes that to promote agricultural development at the macro level, it is essential to prioritize the provision of support services to farmers in policy formulation so that farmers can effectively leverage these services to enhance farm production and income levels.