bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mallignant ischemic stroke: clinical and biochemical features of diagnosis
Authors: Gluschenkova N. V. , Sarkisian O. G. , Goncharova Z. A.
Published: July 2023

Ischemic stroke (IS) remains the most common  neurological pathology [1,2] and can manifest itself in the form of malignant ischemic stroke (MIS), leading not only to severe disability of the patient, but to life-threatening conditions [3,4]. Malignant ischemic stroke is one of the most formidable manifestations of ischemic stroke, threatening disability of the working population and the likelihood of death without the appointment of timely therapy. Diagnosis:“Malignant ischemic stroke” can occur no earlier than 12-24 hours, during which time irreversible changes in the brain may occur, accompanied by its pronounced  edema, with the threat of subsequent herniation, therefore, the appointment  of adequate and timely therapy is necessary as soon as possible [5,6] . Taking into account the peculiarities of the course of the disease, there is a need to search for predictors of MIS. In order to timely predict irreversible consequences, in the above literature review, we consider modern approaches to diagnosing the malignant course of ischemic stroke. The analysis of the literature data allows us to determine some clinical and laboratory predictors of the development of malignant ischemic stroke and methods for assessing the severity of ischemic stroke. Various possibilities of using the studied markers for the purpose of practical use in the early diagnosis of MIS are considered. Based on the literature data, the possibilities of diagnostics  were analyzed in order to prescribe timely and adequate therapy before the onset of irreversible changes in the brain.
Features of coronary calcification in patients receiving renal replacement therapy with program hemodialysis
Authors: Sosnina V. S. , Simonova Zh. G.
Published: July 2023

Objective: to study the features of coronary calcification in patients with chronic kidney disease receiving renal replacement therapy with program hemodialysis. Materials and methods: in the process of an open clinical trial, a group of patients (n = 43) with end-stage  chronic kidney disease (23 women and 20 men) was formed. The average age of patients was 54±13 years, the median length of dialysis therapy was 11 [6; 16] months. All patients received renal replacement therapy with program hemodialysis. The procedures were carried out on artificial kidney devices according to the standard scheme 3 times a week for 4 hours. Patients underwent traditional clinical and laboratory examination. All patients were assessed for coronary calcification by multispiral computed tomography. On the Agatston scale, the severity of coronary calcification was assessed taking into account the density and area of   calcium deposition. Results: on the results of multispiral computed tomography  to determine the degree of calcification of the coronary arteries, we found that 48% of patients had low and minimal calcification, 16% — insignificant  calcification, 36% — measured and pronounced  calcification. When comparing laboratory parameters in the groups of patients with different calcification of the coronary arteries, the level of inorganic phosphorus (1,64±0,07 mmol/L) was significantly higher in patients with insignificant, moderate and severe calcification than in patients with minimal and low calcinosis (1,35±0,12 mmol/L) (p=0.04). There was a pronounced direct correlation between age and calcium index (r=0,52, p=0,0011). With an increase in dialysis experience, an increase in calcium index is noted (r = 0,14; p = 0,045). Conclusion: in 52% of patients with end-stage chronic kidney disease receiving renal replacement therapy with program hemodialysis, coronary calcification is determined from the results of multispiral computed tomography of the coronary arteries. Patients with moderate to severe coronary calcinosis have significantly higher levels of serum phosphorus compared to patients with minimal to low calcinosis. At the same time, the age of patients and the length of dialysis therapy affect the severity of coronary calcinosis
Implementasi Computational Thingking pada Pembelajaran Tematik Gerak Keseharian dan Alam dalam Tari serta Mengukur Berat Benda dalam Satuan Baku Kelas 2 Tema 6 Subtema 2
Authors: Muslimawati Ika , Kafi Edga Mahatma , Aprinastuti Christiyanti , Wadina Mike
Published: July 2023

Implementasi konsep Computational Thinking (CT) pada kegiatan pembelajaran di SD Negeri Bhaktikarya, Jl. Gambir Anom, Manukan, Condongcatur, Depok, Sleman, DI Yogyakarta adalah kegiatan untuk memberikan pelatihan konsep berpikir dengan konsep Computational Thinking kepada siswa agar mampu memahami dan mengimplementasikan konsep berpikir Computational Thinking pada mata pelajaran tematik materi gerak tari yang dipelajarinya dan mengukur berat benda dalam satuan baku. Minimnya praktik dan minimnya pemahaman dalam mengimplementasikan konsep berpikir Computational Thinking memberikan kesempatan bagi peneliti untuk berkontribusi. Computational Thinking (CT) sebagai keterampilan kognitif dalam mengidentifikasi pola, memecahkan masalah yang rumit menjadi langkah-langkah yang lebih sederhana, mengatur dan membuat rangkaian langkah-langkah dalam memberikan solusi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kemampuan pondasi pengenalan pola,abstraksi, algoritma, dan dekomposi pada siswa sekolah dasar melalui penerapan pendekatan Computational Thinking. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan jenis penelitian study case. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik analisis data kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Subjek penelitian ini adalah 27 siswa kelas II SD Negeri Bhaktikarya. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penerapan pendekatan Computational Thinking (CT) pada hasil lembar kerja peserta didik (LKPD) yang menerapkan beberapa pondasi Computational Thinking (CT) diperoleh rerata persentase sebesar 85% pada setiap pondasi dengan rincian : Pondasi pengenalan pola 85%, 96% pada pondasi abstraksi, 85% pada pondasi  algoritma, dan 96% pada pondasi abstraksi, dimana keseluruhan pondasi masuk dalam kategori sangat baik.

 

Kata Kunci: Computational Thinking, Studi Kasus 
Penerapan Model Problem-Based Learning untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar Matematika pada siswa Kelas VI Mi Ma’arif Jekeling
Authors: Salamah Binti , Sholihah Dyahsih Alin
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan hasil belajar matematika siswa pada materi operasi hitung campuran dengan menggunakan model problem-based learning. Penelitian dilaksanakan di MI Ma’arif Jekeling. Subjek penelitian adalah 13 siswa kelas VI MI Ma’arif Jekeling. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilakukan dalam dua siklus. Alur masing-masing siklus PTK yang dilaksanakan yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi, dan refleksi. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan antara lain lembar observasi, pedoman wawancara, catatan lapangan, dokumentasi, dan tes akhir di setiap siklus. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dengan menerapkan langkah-langkah model PBL dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa. Hal tersebut sesuai dengan nilai rata-rata afektif pada siklus I sebesar 76,73% dan siklus II sebesar 80,77% dan terjadinya peningkatan dari siklus I ke siklus II sebesar 4,04%. Nilai rata-rata psikomotor siklus I sebesar 69,81% dan siklus II sebesar 75,58% dan terjadinya peningkatan dari siklus I ke siklus II sebesar 5,77%. Rata–rata nilai kognitif siswa pada siklus I sebesar 67,31, kemudian siklus II meningkat menjadi 76,54, dengan demikian terjadi peningkatan dari siklus I ke siklus II sebesar 9,23.

 

Kata kunci: Problem-Based Learning, Hasil Belajar, Matematika
Pengaruh Living Values Education Program Terhadap Penguatan Karakter Religius Pada Siswa Kelas V SD 3 Pengalusan
Authors: Hidayana Wahyu , Apriani An-Nisa
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of the living values education program (LVEP) learning model on strengthening religious character in students. This research is a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test pos-test control group design. The research subjects were students of class V SD 3 Pengalusan, Purbalingga. The sample was selected based on random sampling for students using the Living Values Education Program learning. The instrument used in this study was an observation sheet to measure students' religious character. The data that has been collected is then analyzed using the t test. the results of the study showed that there were differences in religious character in learning between students who used the living values education program model in learning to have a higher level of religious character compared to students who used the expository learning model.

Keyword: LVEP, Religious, Elementary Students
Predicting risk of ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm in asymptomatic adults using machine learning (Preprint)
Authors: Lee Seung Jae , Ahn Jin Hee , Cho Eun-Ah , Lee Jong-Young , Shim Jae-Geum
Published: July 2023

BACKGROUND

Most patients with ascending thoracic aortic aneurysms (ATAA) remain asymptomatic until they develop fatal complications, including aortic dissection and rupture.

OBJECTIVE

We aimed to develop and validate machine-learning models for predicting ATAA risk.

METHODS

We developed a predictive model for the risk of ATAA based on data from 18,382 participants from the Kangbuk Samsung Health Study between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2018. In the screening context, an ATAA was defined as an ascending thoracic aorta with a diameter ≥ 3.7 cm. For the model inputs, we used 16 variables from medical records, including basic patient information, physical indices, baseline medical conditions, and laboratory data at an early stage. A feature importance analysis was performed to analyze the factors related to the risk of ATAA in healthy adults. A machine learning model for predicting the risk of ATAA was developed using a 5-layer deep neural network (DNN) with the 15 key features. The performance of this model was evaluated in terms of accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC).

RESULTS

Age was the most important factor in predicting the risk of ATAA, followed by hypertension, waist circumference, creatinine level, smoking, and body mass index. The AUROC and accuracy of our 5-layer DNN with the 15 key features are 80.4% and 83.5%, respectively. The sensitivity and specificity of the DNN were 69.4% and 81.1%, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS

We developed and validated a machine learning model that can be used to assess the risk of ATAA. This model has potential applications in disease screening for ATAA at an early stage.
Evidence From the China Family Panel Studies Survey on the Effect of Integrating the Basic Medical Insurance System for Urban and Rural Residents on the Health Equity of Residents: Difference-in-Differences Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Meng Yingying , Yu Ran , Bai Huixin , Han Junqiang
Published: July 2023

BACKGROUND

The fragmentation of the medical insurance system is a major challenge to achieving health equity. In response to this problem, the Chinese government is pushing to establish the unified Urban and Rural Resident Basic Medical Insurance (URRBMI) system by integrating the New Rural Cooperative Medical Scheme and the Urban Resident Basic Medical Insurance. By the end of 2020, URRBMI had been implemented almost entirely across China. Has URRBMI integration promoted health equity for urban and rural residents?

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to examine the effect of URRBMI integration on the health level of residents and whether the integration can contribute to reducing health disparities and promoting health equity.

METHODS

We used the staggered difference-in-differences method based on the China Family Panel Studies survey from 2014 to 2018. Our study had a nationally representative sample of 27,408 individuals from 98 cities. We chose self-rated health as the measurement of health status. In order to more accurately discern whether the sample was covered by URRBMI, we obtained the exact integration time of URRBMI according to the official documents issued by local governments. Finally, we grouped the sample by urban and rural areas, regions, and household income to examine the impact of the integration on health equity.

RESULTS

We found that overall, the URRBMI integration has improved the health level of Chinese residents (B=0.066, 95% CI 0.014-0.123; P=.01). In terms of health equity, the results showed that first, the integration has improved the health level of rural residents (B=0.070, 95% CI 0.012-0.128; P=.02), residents in western China (B=0.159, 95% CI 0.064-0.255; P<.001), and lower-middle-income groups (B=0.113, 95% CI 0.004-0.222, P=.04), so the integration has played a certain role in narrowing the health gap between urban and rural areas, different regions, and different income levels. Through further mechanism analysis, we found that the URRBMI integration reduced health inequity in China by facilitating access to higher-rated hospitals and increasing reimbursement rates for medical expenses. However, the integration did not improve the health of the central region and low-income groups, and the lack of access to health care for low-income groups was not effectively reduced.

CONCLUSIONS

The role of URRBMI integration in promoting health equity among urban and rural residents was significant (P=.02), but in different regions and income groups, it was limited. Focusing on the rational allocation of medical resources between regions and increasing the policy tilt toward low-income groups could help improve the equity of health insurance integration.
Perekaman Tiga Dimensi (3D) Benda Hasil Budaya Menggunakan Telepon Pintar: Studi Kasus Arca Dewi Laksmi di Madiun
Authors: Sambodo Goenawan A
Published: July 2023

Kepedulian masyarakat terhadap pelestarian warisan budaya sekarang ini semakin besar. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan semakin banyaknya komunitas pemerhati warisan budaya yang secara aktif mendatangi situs-situs arkeologi. Namun, tidak jarang komunitas tersebut tidak tahu bagaimana mereka dapat membantu proses pelestarian warisan budaya secara lebih efektif. Artikel ini mencoba menawarkan salah satu kegiatan partisipasi yang dapat dilakukan komunitas, khususnya dalam perekaman dan dokumentasi warisan budaya. Dokumentasi yang dimaksud adalah perekaman tiga dimensi (3D) menggunakan telepon pintar. Proses perekaman dan pengolahan data berdasarkan pada studi kasus perekaman arca Dewi Laksmi dari Madiun. Hasil perekaman arca berupa arsip digital 3D yang jelas, akurat, dan mudah dimanfaatkan. Selain dapat membantu pihak berwenang untuk mendokumentasikan warisan budaya, rekaman yang dihasilkan dapat dimanfaatkan untuk rekonstruksi benda yang sudah tidak lengkap, dikembangkan menjadi bahan pembelajaran, serta penyebaran informasi secara cepat dan mudah. Komunitas juga akan dapat menjalin kerjasama yang erat dengan pihak berwenang dalam pelestarian warisan budaya. 

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Recently, public attention for the preservation of cultural heritage has increased. This is evidenced by the increasing number of heritage enthusiasts who are actively visiting archaeological sites. However, these communities are often unaware on how they can help to preserve the cultural heritage more effectively. This article offers a participatory activity that can be carried out by the community to help preservation effort, especially in the recording and documentation of cultural heritage, namely three-dimensional (3D) recording using a smartphone. The procedure proposed here is based on a case study in recording the Lakshmi statue from Madiun. It is proven to be able to produce clear, accurate, and easy-to-use 3D recordings. As well as being able to assist the authorities in documenting cultural heritage objects, the 3D record can be used for the reconstruction of objects that are no longer complete, developed into learning materials, and dissemination of cultural heritage information quickly and easily. In this way, the community will be able to establish closer cooperation with the authorities and other parties in preserving cultural heritage.
Arca Pendeta Buddha di Indonesia
Authors: Ertrisia Rendy Aditya Putra , Nagari Galih Sekar Jati
Published: July 2023

Dalam penelitian terdahulu, temuan arca-arca pendeta Buddha di Jawa Timur selalu diidentifikasi sebagai perwujudan Raja Kṛtanāgara . Namun, ternyata arca serupa juga terdapat di Jawa Tengah dan berasal dari masa lebih awal, sehingga menimbulkan pertanyaan apakah arca serupa juga dapat dikaitkan dengan tokoh tertentu? Tulisan ini mendiskusikan permasalahan tersebut dengan melakukan kajian kembali terhadap sejumlah arca pendeta Buddha baik di Jawa Tengah maupun di Jawa Timur. Kajian dilakukan dengan pendekatan ikonografi dan ikonologi. Hasil kajian memperlihatkan bahwa tokoh pendeta Buddha diarcakan mirip dengan tokoh Tathāgata atau Buddha, tetapi tanpa atribut khas Tathagatha yaitu ūrṇā, uṣṇīṣa, rambut ikal, serta padmāsana.  Penggambaran ini dimaksudkan untuk menunjukkan sifat kemanusiaannya. Selain itu, apabila di Jawa Timur arca pendeta Buddha dapat dikaitkan dengan tokoh Kṛtanāgara , arca pendeta Buddha di Jawa Tengah hanya dapat ditafsirkan secara umum sebagai perwujudan pendeta Buddha tertinggi, guru, atau arhat, dan belum dapat diidentifikasikan dengan tokoh sejarah tertentu.

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In previous research statues of Buddhist priests found in East Java are interpreted as the embodiment of King Kṛtanāgara . In fact, similar statues are also discovered in Central Java from an earlier period. This raises the question whether these statues can indeed be associated with certain historical figures? This article addresses this issue by conducting a review of several statues of Buddhist priests in Central and East Java using an iconographic and iconological approach. The study showed that a Buddhist priest would be sculpted in a form similar to the Tathāgata or Buddha figure, but without his distinctive attributes, namely ūrṇā, uṣṇīṣa, curly hair and padmāsana. This depiction is meant to show his human nature. If in East Java statues of Buddhist priests can be associated with Kṛtanāgara , then similar statues in Central Java can only be interpreted in general as the embodiment of the highest Buddhist priest, guru or arhat.
Online Digital Photography of Ancient Indonesian Statues for Research Purposes
Authors: Sholah Ahmad Kholdun Ibnu
Published: July 2023

Selama masa pandemic Covid-19, penghentian kegiatan dan penutupan fasilitas telah membatasi kunjungan ke museum dan situs arkeologi. Keadaan ini sangat berdampak pada peneliti yang harus mengobservasi objek kajiannya, misalnya patung. Sebagai alternatif, foto patung yang disebarluaskan secara daring dapat menjadi solusi masalah ini. Dalam tulisan ini akan dibahas tiga hal terkait hal ini.  Pertama, tinjauan terhadap kajian patung kuno di masa lalu yang menggunakan foto sebagai dasar kajian menunjukkan cara itu mampu menyediakan data dimensi bentuk yang amat berguna dalam analisis gaya dan ikonografi. Kedua, kini beberapa museum dan lembaga telah menyebarluaskan katalog digital fotografi patung Indonesia kuno, meskipun kebijakan yang diterapkan beragam.Terakhir, untuk menghadapi berbagai isu digitalisasi sumber kajian berupa fotografi perlu dilakukan kerjasama multidisiplin.

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During the pandemic, lockdown and closure of facilities limited access to museums and archaeological sites. This condition heavily impacted researcher who require observation for analysis on archaeological object, such as statues. As alternative, photography of statues that is distributed to online platform will certainly help to solve this problem. In this regard, three main topics are presented in this paper. Firstly, a review of studies conducted in the past on ancient Indonesian statues using photography as the main source will be presented showing that photography is able to present a formal dimension of sculpture that is useful for stylistic and iconographic studies. Secondly, an overview of current conditions revealing that a number of museums and institutions have provided digital catalogs containing photographs of ancient Indonesian statues, but they have different policies. Lastly, there are some issues with digitizing photographic resources that require multidisciplinary collaboration to solve.
“But, human is all I am”: Exploration of Posthuman Feminism and (Dis) embodiment in the Short Story of Vandana Singh
Authors: Noor Sifatun
Published: July 2023

The aim of this study is to explore the notion of ‘human’ identity in reference to the spectrum of posthumanism. The study will highlight how the idea of posthumanism challenges and widens the borders of the category of ‘human’, allowing the traditionally excluded categories, such as ‘women’ to be considered as humans. The study will analyze the issue in reference to the story, “With Fate Conspire” by Vandana Singh where the author blurs the line between past and present. The story includes three interconnected women who with the help of a machine renegotiate the identity of women and move forward from the traditional concept of ‘human’.
The Situation of State Management of Labor in Nghi Son Economic Area, Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
Authors: Quang Nguyen Huu
Published: July 2023

State management of labor plays a particularly important role in the socio-economic development of the country and the region. It is an important solution to improve the quality of labor resources, connect supply and demand, create jobs for workers, create wealth for society, generate income for themselves, and improve their lives. Constantly improving capacity and qualifications is also a condition for employees to enjoy achievements in culture and human civilization. Within the framework of this article, the author focuses on analyzing the current state of state management of labor in Nghi Son economic zone, Thanh Hoa province, Vietnam. On that basis, propose some solutions to improve the efficiency of the state management of labor in the study area the next time.
The Role of Machine Learning in Natural Language Understanding
Authors: Vasuki M.
Published: July 2023

Abstract: This paper shows deeply the algorithms used in Natural Language (NLU) using Machine Learning (ML) in order to develop Natural Language applications like sentimental analysis, text classification and question answering. The paper thoroughly investigates the diverse applications, inherent challenges, and promising future prospects of machine learning in NLU, providing valuable insights into its revolutionary influence on language processing and comprehension.
Work-Life Balance: Addressing Opportunities and Challenges for Women
Authors: . Mowpia
Published: July 2023

Abstract: Work-life balance play a major role of every working woman. Empowered by education, women have entered various fields such as industry, government jobs, politics, and more. This study aims to explore the opportunities and challenges faced by women in achieving work-life balance in the present global situation. The revival of women's empowerment has provided open sky opportunities for women to soar high in their professional pursuits. However, family responsibilities can often tie them down and hinder their ability to fully engage in their careers. Neglecting these responsibilities can have detrimental effects on the proper upbringing of children, leading to potential losses for future society. This research recognizes the crucial role women play in the functioning of households and acknowledges the importance of allocating time for personal hobbies and self care. The objective of this study is to design a comprehensive model for achieving work-life balance, considering the unique circumstances faced by women. By understanding and addressing the challenges they encounter, this model aims to provide practical strategies and guidelines that can empower women to successfully navigate the demands of both their professional and personal lives. Research will involve a combination of qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Interviews and surveys will be conducted to gather data from women across various industries and cultural backgrounds. The collected information will be analyzed to identify common themes and challenges related to work-life balance. Additionally, existing literature on work-life balance and gender studies will be reviewed to gain insights into best practices and successful strategies.
Theranostics of triple negative breast cancer: a review
Authors: Molchanov O. E. , Maystrenko D. N. , Stanzhevskii A. A.
Published: July 2023

INTRODUCTION: Triple negative cancer is one of the most aggressive subtypes of breast cancer. Currently, no effective treatment methods have been proposed that would significantly affect the long-term results of treatment.

OBJECTIVE: To summarize the possibilities of theranostics and nanteranostics in the visualization and elimination of malignant cells and immunosuppressive cells of the microenvironment of thriple negative breast cancer.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: A search was conducted for scientific publications in the PubMed information and analytical system for 2015–2022 by keywords: «triple negative breast cancer» («triple negative breast cancer»), «signaling pathways» («signaling pathways»), «tumor microenvironment» («tumor microenvironment»), «cancer stem cells» («stem tumor cells»), «theranostics», «nanomaterials» («nanomaterials»), «nanotheranostics» («nanoteranostics»). After excluding articles devoted to the technical aspects of molecular biological research, 57 publications related to the theranostics of thrice-negative breast cancer were analyzed.

RESULTS: Targets for theranostics of triple negative breast cancer are associated with tumor cells and components of the microenvironment. The article presents data on the composition and interaction between various cellular subpopulations in the tumor microenvironment, as well as on the role of cancer stem cells in its formation. State of art classifications of triple negative breast cancer and data on molecular defects associated with various subtypes are presented. Targets for theranostics associated with stem, differentiated tumor cells and components of the tumor microenvironment are described. The authors present their own data on the nature of the distribution of various subpopulations of the microenvironment, which should be taken into account when choosing the nature of the effect on the tumor. The possibilities and applications of radiopharmaceuticals and nanoparticle-based preparations developed to date have been analyzed.

CONCLUSION: Triple negative breast cancer is characterized by the presence of a large number of biomarkers that can be targets for diagnostic and therapeutic drugs. It is advisable to use artificial intelligence technologies for their selection. The use of nanoparticles makes it possible to reduce toxicity and ensure the implementation of several treatment methods simultaneously.
Persuasive Figures: Harnessing Stasis Theory for Rhetorical Criticism
Authors: Nørholm Just Sine , Gabrielsen Jonas
Published: July 2023

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Mutual Acculturation of Russians and Armenians in the Krasnodar Territory
Authors: Galyapina Victoria N. , Tuchina Oksana R. , Apollonov Ivan A.
Published: July 2023

Mutual intercultural relations between the dominant population and representatives of ethnic minorities or migrants have been studied in sufficient detail by both foreign and Russian researchers. However, some minorities have a special status and are referred to by Russian researchers as ‘indigenized’ ones. Armenians belong to such ethnic groups. In this regard, it is of interest to study the mutual intercultural relations between representatives of the ethnic majority and Armenians as an indigenized ethnic minority. This study was conducted in the context of J. Berry’s ecocultural approach. The purpose of the study was to test three hypotheses of intercultural relations (multiculturalism, contact and integration). The sample included Russians ( N = 198; men - 50%; M age = 19.7) and Armenians ( N = 186, men - 43%, M age = 23.3) from the Krasnodar territory, the total sample N = 388. The research methods included scales from the MIRIPS questionnaire adapted to the Russian sample. Using structural equation modeling, the results indicating that the perceived security of the Russian and Armenian respondents predicted their attitudes to support a multicultural ideology were obtained; for the Armenians, this was also positively associated with the integration strategy and negatively associated with the assimilation attitudes. Intercultural friendly contacts among Russians and Armenians were positively associated with ethnic tolerance; however, among the Armenians they were also associated with the integration and assimilation strategies. The Armenians’ preference for the separation strategy predicted their life satisfaction; for the Russians, however, their expectation of the Armenians’ separation did not contribute to their self-esteem. In general, the results of the study had shown that the perceived security and especially intensive intercultural friendly contacts lead to the mutual integration of the non-indigenous ethnic minority and the ethnic majority. The historically determined features of the Krasnodar territory, multiculturalism and multiconfessionalism, as well as the absence of assimilation imposed by the ethnic majority, are important conditions for the successful mutual acculturation of the Russians and representatives of the ‘indigenized ethnic minority’, i.e., the Armenians of the Kuban.
Features of Emotional Intelligence, Empathy and Alexithymia in Persons Dependent on Psychoactive Substances with Different Experiences of Their Use
Authors: Kochetova Yulia A. , Golovanova Irina A. , Klimakova Maria V.
Published: July 2023

The research is aimed at identifying the specifics of the components of emotional intelligence (EQ) in persons with different experiences of substance abuse. The study involved 157 respondents aged 35 to 45 years, of whom 111 were dependent on psychoactive substances and 46 never used them. The empirical study was carried out using The Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (EmIn) by D.V. Lyusin, The Balanced Emotional Empathy Scale (BEES) by A. Mehrabian and N. Epstein, and The Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS). Significant differences were found for almost all the variables (except for empathy and the ‘intrapersonal management’ EQ component) between the group of persons who did not use psychoactive substances and the groups of persons dependent on such substances. The obtained results also make it possible to speak about differences in the correlations between the components of emotional intelligence with each other, as well as with empathy and alexithymia among the groups of subjects with different experiences of substance abuse. In individuals who did not use psychoactive substances, all the components of emotional intelligence are interconnected. In the addicts, as the duration of substance abuse increases, the number of connections between the components of emotional intelligence, both among themselves and with alexithymia, decreases.
Gardening and Garden Therapy as a Resource for Human Psychological Well-Being
Authors: Andzaurova Polina O. , Nartova-Bochaver Sofya K.
Published: July 2023

Gardening, as one of the most popular active types of interaction with the world of flora, is used by people to meet various needs (e.g., intellectual, social and some others). However, its restorative potential for the psyche of a person living in the digital era and the urban environment remains underestimated. The authors examine the main effects of gardening activities and therapy on the physical and psychological state of a person, as well as its potential in the context of strengthening social ties and social engagement. There are also positive effects of gardening on the psychological state of children. The research potential of gardening activities as a way to reduce the psychological distress resulting from social isolation and sedentary lifestyles during the COVID-19 pandemic is highlight. In addition, an analysis is made of the possible mechanisms of the beneficial effect of gardening on people’s mental health both within the framework of specific theories, including the stress reduction theory, the attention restoration theory, the theory of phyto-resonance, and in the context of individual modern studies. The literature review was carried out based on the analysis of studies in different countries of the world (Australia, Great Britain, Iran, Italy, Oman, Romania, Singapore, USA, Taiwan and Sweden). The limitations of some of the studies under consideration are presented, mostly concerning the purity of their design; study vectors for further research and practical application are also outlined.
Subject-Spatial and Physical Urban Environment as a Condition for the Psychological Security of Urban Residents
Authors: Zotova Olga Yu.
Published: July 2023

Urban residents make up more than half of the world’s population. They are the main resource of any modern city or town, and focus on them and their involvement are decisive factors in any successful urbanistic transformation. The purpose of the study is to summarize research in the field of environmental psychology aimed at identifying the conditions for creating psychological security for urban residents. The author made an analysis of more than 385 articles in Russian and English available in the national bibliographic database of scientific publications (Russian Science Citation Index), scientific publishing houses (Elsevier, SprigerLink, SAGE Publishing), publishing houses of open-access scientific journals (MDPI, Frontiers Media), and free digital repository of open-access full-text scientific articles (PubMed Central). Most of them dated back to the last twenty years. Of these, 80 were selected for an analysis. The facts under consideration were systematized in two aspects: objective security conditions associated with the physical environment (visual complexity, soundscape, climate, etc.) and subjective security conditions associated with the peculiarities of their perception by urban residents. To visualize the obtained conditions of the psychological security of urban residents and create an image of a safe city, the Midjourney neural network was used, which makes it possible to generate text-based images. As a result of the analysis of studies of the psychological safety of urban life, it became possible to describe the conditions that form the feeling of psychological security among urban residents; using the Midjourney neural network, to visualize the image of a safe city; to show the role of the soundscape, ordered environment, social control, segmentation of habitable space and its connection with nature; and to justify to some extent the interchangeability of security components.
Farewell Words: In Memory of Alexander I. Dontsov
Authors: Bovina Inna B.
Published: July 2023

The article is dedicated to the memory of Professor Alexander I. Dontsov (1949-2023), Doctor of Psychology, Professor of the Social Psychology Department at Lomonosov Moscow State University, Emeritus Professor of Lomonosov Moscow University, Academician of the Russian Academy of Education. The author shares her memories of the interaction with A.I. Dontsov during his studies and work at the Department of Social Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Lomonosov Moscow State University.
A model of economic stability for metallurgical companies under conditions of economic transformation and sanction risk
Authors: Kostyukhin Yuri Yu. , Sidorova Elena Yu. , Lebedeva Daria V.
Published: July 2023

Transitioning to a new model of economic growth during economic transformation and sanctions risks is challenging. Such change requires effective decisionmaking and management of strategic business zone portfolios and evaluating proposed organizational pivots. This article discusses the internal and external impacts of possible risks on metallurgical enterprise activities. Based on the data obtained, we identify possible threats that need to be integrated into new enterprise strategy. Drawing upon this data, this study proposes a strategic organizational pyramid that divides the company’s development strategy into four levels of impact: corporate, financial, functional and operational. These levels emphasize the degree of risk impact and aim to improve the strategy at all levels. The study assesses the potential of the phases of the life cycles of the enterprise. Finally, we compile the design indicators of the economic efficiency of the proposed strategies to increase the value of the company in the face of new risks.
Development of border regions economic interaction: mechanisms and models
Authors: Manshin Roman V. , Xu Siqi
Published: July 2023

In order to develop cross-border circulation of goods and people, the authorities of a country or region can take various measures aimed at creating favorable conditions for crossborder exchange and reducing barriers and restrictions that impede its development. The article explores the mechanisms of cross-border cooperation and proposes a new grouping of them. The author made an attempt to develop a new methodological approach to modeling the development of commodity exchange in the border regions, based on the development of two complementary models - descriptive and prescriptive type. The peculiarity of the author’s approach is to distinguish between target impacts on the result and the “natural” trend in the development of commodity flows and assess the impact of the consequences of target impacts. The proposed descriptive model makes it possible to identify and explain the determinants of the advance or lag in the growth rates of the region’s import-export operations in comparison with the growth rates of the gross regional product. In the descriptive model, there are no estimated indicators that would reflect the level of administrative, logistical, and other barriers in the trade and economic relations of the border regions. To overcome this shortcoming, in combination with the first model, the author proposes to use another model - a normative one, in which the same estimated indicator is chosen as two factor indicators - an aggregated indicator of barriers to cross-border turnover. The idea is that the “height of the barriers” should be measured separately - on each side of the common border of the two border regions. The use of two models in combination allows a better understanding of the reasons for the change in indicators of cross-border transactions in the region. On this basis, decision makers can develop and implement a “road map” to reduce administrative, bureaucratic barriers at border checkpoints.
Methodological approach to the assessment of the national banking sector transformation under the influence of fintech
Authors: Turuev Igor’ B. , Shashkina Evgeniya O.
Published: July 2023

Banking sector often acts as the strong driver of innovations, not only due to the financing capital power, but also because of the surging consumption of the digital economy products, for instance, cyber-security platforms, new client’s identification methods and predictive analytics for better needs catering. In recent years, many countries witnessed rapid change in financial products delivery methods, however, the experience was not accumulated and structured on the level of the whole banking sector, not on the individual banks’ level. The article contributes to the theoretical and methodological summarizing of the main directions of the banking sector transformation under the influence of the fintech industry. The methodological framework of the research includes the fundamental approach to the industry analysis. The review of the dynamic of the basic balance sheet and PL ratios demonstrated that the main directions of the transformation are the surging competition observed by the pricing indicators, larger digital clients share and more sustainable financial model (operational efficiency, income sustainability, retail-based funding). Based on comparative statistical and variation analysis, the rating measuring the overall level of the banking sector transformation was constructed. The rating allowed to distinguish 3 groups of countries with China and Great Britain leading the rating of the most modified banking sectors. Correlation analysis proved the rating relevance.
Technological Restructuring of Economies of the Former Soviet Union: from “Destruction” to “Creation”
Authors: Boiko I. V.
Published: July 2023

Modern geo-economic and geopolitical processes create a need to rethink the integration interaction between the republics of the former USSR, now — sovereign countries. This is due not only to the rapidly increasing instability of the global financial system, the growth of trade and economic contradictions between countries, but also to the possibility of using the previous experience of inter-republican industrial-technological and intellectual cooperation to achieve the goals of economic development.

Aim and tasks. The article’s main aim is to frame the technological and economic interaction between the former republics of the USSR in the new geo-economic and geopolitical conditions.

Methods. The methods applied includes empirical and statistical analysis, the use of consistency, the principles of scientific discussion, dialectical methods of cognition, such as the unity of the historical and logical, the principles of induction and deduction, the principle of the linkage between qualitative and quantitative characteristics, the unity of analysis and synthesis.

Results. The article highlights the features of the trajectory of the economic development of the former Soviet republics. The main problems associated with the transition to a “free market economy”, such as declining economies, population decrease, significant external debt, “Dutch disease” and deindustrialization of the economy, are identified.

Conclusion. In conclusion the need to develop a new economic policy in the countries of the former USSR is argued from the standpoint of increased instability in the external economic environment and the need to strengthen their national economies, but also by the loss of economic independence and the accumulation of problems during the period of building a “market economy”. Significant efforts are required to restore the economy of the former republics of the USSR. The strategic direction is the reindustrialization of the economy, that is, the restoration of the lost economic potential on a new industrial and technological basis. For the successful implementation of the goal of strengthening economic sovereignty, it is of great importance to unite the scientific, intellectual and educational potential of the former republics of the USSR and create a common technological space. This will inevita bly lead to the formation o f a new system of international division of labor in the post-Soviet space, which is the main feature of a market economy.
Identifikasi Faktor-Faktor Pengaruh Indeks Gini Ratio Menggunakan Regresi Logistik Ordinal
Authors: Nurfadila Monika Refiana , Intan Putroue Keumala
Published: July 2023

Ketimpangan pendapatan menjadi permasalaan yang masih dialami oleh negara Indonesia. Perlu dilakukan suatu upaya untuk menangani ketimpangan pendapatan dengan menurunkan nilai indeks gini ratio. Hal tersebut dapat dilakukan dengan meminimalisir faktor penyebab tingginya nilai indeks gini ratio. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor penyebab tingginya indeks gini ratio serta mengetahui besarnya pengaruh faktor indeks gini ratio menggunakan metode regresi logistik ordinal. Penelitiian ini menggunakan variabel dependen berupa indeks gini ratio sedangkan untuk variabel independennya yaitu IPM, pengangguran terbuka, upah minimum provinsi, PDRB, jumlah penduduk dan presentase penduduk miskin. Berdasarkan hasil analisis didapatkan bahwa faktor-faktor yang berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap indeks gini ratio yaitu IPM, jumlah penduduk serta presentase penduduk miskin. Model regresi logistik ordinal yang didapatkan mampu menjelaskan pengaruh terhadap indeks gini ratio sebesar 61,7%.Kata kunci : Ketimpangan Pendapatan, Indeks Gini Ratio, Regresi Logistik Ordinal
Invers Matriks Toeplitz Bentuk Khusus Ordo 4×4 Berpangkat Bilangan Bulat Positif Menggunakan Adjoin
Authors: Rahma Ade Novia , Jauza Siti Mardhiyah , Marzuki Corry Corazon , Aryani Fitri
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan invers dari suatu matriks Toeplitz bentuk khusus ordo 4 × 4 berpangkat bilangan bulat positif menggunakan adjoin. Dalam menentukan invers matriks Toeplitz bentuk khusus terdapat beberapa langkah yang perlu dikerjakan. Pertama, perhatikan bentuk pola matriks Toeplitz bentuk khusus 𝑇4 2 sampai 𝑇4 10 sehingga didapat bentuk umumnya. Kedua, perhatikan bentuk pola determinan matriks Toeplitz bentuk khusus 𝑇4 2 sampai 𝑇4 10 sehingga didapat bentuk umumnya. Selanjutnya, perhatikan bentuk pola matriks kofaktor dari matriks Toeplitz bentuk khusus 𝑇4 2 sampai 𝑇4 10 sehingga didapat bentuk umm matriks kofaktor dari matriks Toeplitz bentuk khusus. Terakhir, perhatikan bentuk pola invers matriks Toeplitz bentuk khusus 𝑇4 2 sampai 𝑇4 10 sehingga didapat bentuk umum invers matriks Toeplitz bentuk khusus. Pembuktian dari bentuk umum matriks, determinan, matriks kofaktor dan invers matriks menggunakan metode induksi matematika dan pembuktian langsung. Hasil akhir dalam penelitian ini diperoleh bentuk umum matriks, determinan, matriks kofaktor dan invers dari matriks Toeplitz berpangkat bilangan bulat positif. Kata Kunci : Determinan, Invers Matriks, Matriks Toeplitz, Metode Adjoin, Perpangkatan Matriks.
Optimalisasi Biaya Pendistribusian Keramik Menggunakan Least Cost Method dengan Uji Optimal Modified Distribution Method (Modi) (Studi Kasus: PT. Indah Bangunan Sejati Palu)
Authors: Andri  , Resnawati  , Syahdi
Published: July 2023

PT. Indah Bangunan Sejati Palu is a company engaged in building materials. The company has 4 warehouses and serves the distribution of ceramics in Sulawesi Tengah, precisely in the city of Palu. The problems found in PT. Indah Bangunan Sejati Palu The cost of distributing ceramics requires a large amount of transportation costs and there is no planning for the distribution of ceramics, therefore proper planning is needed so that the distribution costs incurred can be minimized. The purpose of this study is to obtain optimal distribution costs using the least cost method with the optimal test using the Modified Distribution (MODI) method. The results showed that the optimal transportation cost was obtained at Rp 276,297,300. This amount is more efficient, namely Rp 3,002,400 or 1.1% of the company's transportation costs which is Rp 279,297,300.