bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determinants of Occupational Fraud amongst Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Edo State, Nigeria
Authors: Umanhonlen Ogbeiyulu Felix
Published: January 2025

The main objective of the study was to assess the determinants of occupational fraud amongst SMEs in Edo State. Specifically, the study examined the relationship between owner factor; organizational factor; personal factor; and employee factor on occupational fraud amongst SMEs in Edo State. The study employed primary data with the use of questionnaire to elicit information from population of study using Guilford and Flruchter (1973) formula to determine sample size among SMEs key officials, and introduced path correlation and pooled Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression to assess which among the determining indicators had positively or negatively influences occupational fraud amongst SMEs. The study revealed that owner factor had significant influence and positive relationship with occupational fraud. This implied that owner factor is a strong influencing factor on occupational frauds amongst SMEs in Edo State, while organizational factor showed a significant effect and positive relationship. The implication of this is that organizational factor is a critical enhancing factor of occupational fraud amongst SMEs in Edo State. Moreso, the study observed that personal factor had significant effect and positive relationship with occupational fraud. The implication of this is also that personal of the employee had strong determining influence, which further revealed that employee factor had no significant effect, but positive relationship. The finding implied that employee factor is a weak enhancing factor of occupational fraud amongst SMEs in Edo State. The study therefore, concludes that the following factors of occupational fraud such as owner, organizational, personal and employee has the ability of lessen occupational fraud amongst small and medium scale enterprise in Edo State if adequate policy is entrenched, rules and procedures are closely monitored and followed to the later. Hence, occupational frauds with emphasis to various factors that enhance them are cankers that could disruption operations and going concern of small businesses in Edo State and Nigeria in general.
ХУДОЖЕСТВЕННЫЕ ОСОБЕННОСТИ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ ОБРАЗА ЮРОДИВОГО… В РОМАНЕ-ЭПОПЕЕ «БУРЕНУШКА» ТАНСУЛПАН ГАРИПОВОЙ
Authors: Галиуллин Азат Хайдарович
Published: January 2025

Башкирская писательница Тансулпан Гарипова признана не только в родной Республике Башкортостан, но и далеко за ее пределами: наиболее известны такие ее произведения, как «Полевая вишня», «Не улетайте, журавли!», «В ожидании дождя», «Девушка в монистах», «Гильмияза» и многие другие. Об этом свидетельствуют не просто большой интерес к ее творчеству со стороны читателей, но и пристальное внимание научного сообщества (Н.А. Хуббитдинова, А.Ш. Абдуллина, Г.Н. Гареева, Р.Р. Магадеева и др.).Несмотря на это, ее роман-эпопея «Буренушка», как и творчество писателя в целом, до сегодняшнего времени в достаточной степени не изучено. Перед исследователями стоят задачи раскрытия эстетического своеобразия, идейно-художественных и тематических особенностей ее произведений, а также установления особого подхода к изучению. Последнее – привлечение гендерного подхода к изучению творчества – более всего является актуальным и еще не раскрытым направлением в башкирской литературоведческой науке. В данной статье сделана попытка показать некоторые аспекты этого научного направления на примере исследования образа одного из персонажей романа «Буренушка» – Шангарея, представляющего немалый интерес с точки зрения раскрытия основной идейно-тематической направленности и художественного своеобразия произведения.
ИСТОРИЯ ХУДОЖЕСТВЕННОГО ПЕРЕВОДА УЗБЕКСКОЙ ДЕТСКОЙ ПРОЗЫ XX ВЕКА НА РУССКИЙ ЯЗЫК
Authors: Шаропова Нафиса Бахшилло кызы
Published: January 2025

Перевод как вид человеческой деятельности восходит к глубокой древности. В истории культуры отдельных народов и в мировой литературе перевод всегда играл важную роль. Значение перевода в налаживании взаимопонимания между отдельными людьми, народами, национальными литературами и культурами трудно переоценить. Человеческое общение, коммуникация, в самом широком смысле этого слова, вообще не мыслится вне перевода. В статье рассматривается история перевода узбекской детской прозы на русский язык. Анализируются и поочередно рассматриваются способы и формы подстрочного, повторного, соавторского, авторизованного переводов, которые применялись при переводе узбекских художественных произведений. Делаются выводы о том, что эволюция узбекской детской переводной литературы была тесно связана с типами перевода, применявшимися в определенные периоды, что наглядно демонстрировало качество переводов. Переводы, приемлемые на определенном этапе переводческого процесса, например, построчный или буквальный, с течением времени не отвечали требованиям читательской аудитории, что приводило к необходимости повторного перевода, в котором учитывались недостатки ранних вариантов перевода. Путем проб и ошибок переводчики узбекской детской прозы постепенно приходят к более качественному переводу.
АБДУАЛИ ТУГАНБАЕВИЧ КАЙДАРОВ (К 100-ЛЕТИЮ СО ДНЯ РОЖДЕНИЯ)
Authors: Сиразитдинов Зиннур Амирович
Published: January 2025

Абдуали Туганбаевич Кайдаров – ученый-тюрколог с мировым именем, доктор филологических наук, академик Национальной академии наук Республики Казахстан, родился 13 декабря 1924 г. в с. Талды-Булак Енбекши-Казахского района Алматинской области Казахстана. А.Т. Кайдаров – участник Великой Отечественной войны, за военные заслуги был награжден орденами «Славы» ІІІ степени, «Отечественная война» І и ІІ степени, дважды орденом «Красная звезда» и медалями «За победу над Германией в Великой Отечественной войне 1941–1945 гг.», «За защиту Москвы» и др.
О БОЛЬШИХ ЗАСЛУГАХ ПРОФЕССОРА ХАТИПА МИННЕГУЛОВА ПЕРЕД ТЮМЕНСКОЙ ТЮРКОЛОГИЕЙ
Authors: Алишина Ханиса Чавдатовна
Published: January 2025

Хатип Юсупович Миннегулов – ученый-литературовед, тюрколог, литературный критик, педагог, автор учебников, общественный деятель, доктор филологических наук, «Заслуженный профессор Казанского университета», заслуженный деятель науки Российской Федерации (2005) и Республики Татарстан (1994), «Лауреат Государственной премии Республики Татарстан в области науки и техники» (1995), академик Российской академии гуманитарных наук (1996), лауреат премий им. Кул Гали (1998), Гаяза Исхаки (2005), Джамала Валиди (2014), Суббуха Рафикова (2015), Х. Атласи (2017), а также премии Ш. Марджани Академии наук РТ (2018).
ЖИЗНЬ, ПОСВЯЩЕННАЯ НАУКЕ И ЛИТЕРАТУРЕ: 80 ЛЕТ ИЗВЕСТНОЙ УЧЕНОЙ-ФОЛЬКЛОРИСТУ И ЛИТЕРАТУРОВЕДУ, ПИСАТЕЛЮ САРЫГУЛ БАХАДЫРОВОЙ
Authors: Бекбергенова Зияда Утеповна
Published: January 2025

Имя доктора филологических наук, профессора, заслуженного деятеля Каракалпакстана, лауреата Государственной премии им. Бируни, лауреата Международной премии им. Н.К. Рериха, члена Союза писателей Республики Узбекистан и члена Союза журналистов Республики Узбекистан занимает особое место в ряду ученых Республики Каракалпакстан.С. Бахадырова в качестве общественного деятеля, наставника, писателя, журналиста посвятила всю свою сознательную жизнь изучению каракалпакской литературы и устного народного творчества.
ЛЕКСИКА ТРАДИЦИОННЫХ СВАДЕБНЫХ ИГР В ТУВИНСКОМ ЯЗЫКЕ
Authors: Кара-оол Любовь Салчаковна
Published: January 2025

В статье анализируется лексика традиционных свадебных игр в тувинском языке. Материалом исследования послужили лексемы и фразеосочетания, извлеченные из изученной литературы, а также данные диалектологических и комплексных экспедиций автора по Туве в 1999–2024 гг., в ходе которых опрашивались респонденты старшего поколения, чьи свадьбы или свадьбы родственников справлялись до середины ХХ столетия. Лексику традиционных свадебных игр можно анализировать по следующим лексико-семантическим группам: музыкальные игры-конкурсы, игры на смекалистость, подвижные игры, театрализованная игра и три игрища мужей. В структурном отношении данную лексику составляют простые слова и фразеосочетания из двух компонентов. Этимологический анализ выявил принадлежность слов данной группы исконно тюркским корням, а также к монголизмам, кроме того определены собственно тувинские фразеосочетания из общетюркских, тюрко-монгольских компонентов, а также единичные фразеосочетания из общетюркско-самодийского, общетюркско-тибетского и китайско-монгольского компонентов.
Благодарность: Исследование проведено при поддержке гранта Российского научного фонда № 22-18-20113 «Комплексные этногенетические, лингвоантропологические исследования родовых групп Тувы: универсальность, локальность, трансграничье».
РАЗНОВИДНОСТИ НАЗВАНИЙ СНЕГА В АЛТАЙСКОМ ЯЗЫКЕ
Authors: Майзина Аржана Николаевна
Published: January 2025

Статья посвящена описанию названий снега в алтайском языке. Актуальность исследования обусловлена тем, что метеорологическая лексика, в частности, названия атмосферных осадков в алтайском языке специальному изучению ранее не подвергались. Данный пласт лексики занимает важное место в языковой картине мира алтайцев, так как метеоявления тесно связаны с жизнью и хозяйственной деятельностью народа. Формирование метеорологической лексики алтайского языка складывалось в течение многих веков на основе регулярных наблюдений людей за погодой и климатом.В работе подробно рассмотрены виды снега по форме и размеру, плотности и пористости, сухости и влажности, времени и характеру выпадения. Названия классифицировались условно, поскольку некоторые слова одновременно могут характеризовать разные свойства снега. К примеру, признаки ‘мокрый’, ‘рыхлый’ могут относиться и к свежему снегу, выпадающему осенью, и к старому, если речь идет о весеннем тающем снеге. Большое внимание в исследовании уделено происхождению и особенностям формирования данного пласта слов в алтайском языке и его диалектах. По мере возможности к анализу привлекались материалы по другим тюркским языкам. В ходе работы были выявлены региональные и общетюркские термины.Одной из особенностей названий снега в алтайском языке, так же как и в других тюркских языках, является многозначность. Одна и та же лексема может обозначать разные виды атмосферных осадков и явлений – снег, дождь, иней, изморось и т.д. Все это наглядно отражает специфику развития метеорологической лексики в алтайском языке.
Efektivitas dan Implementasi Undang-Undang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik sebagai Hukum Siber di Indonesia: Tantangan dan Solusi
Authors: Aprilianti Astri
Published: January 2025

Perkembangan teknologi dan informasi yang pesat telah memengaruhi berbagai aspek kehidupan manusia, termasuk meningkatnya potensi kejahatan siber. Indonesia, sebagai salah satu negara dengan pengguna internet terbesar di dunia, menghadapi berbagai tantangan dalam menangani kejahatan siber yang semakin kompleks. Kejahatan ini mencakup berbagai bentuk seperti pencurian data pribadi, penipuan online, dan ujaran kebencian di media sosial. Sebagai respons, pemerintah Indonesia mengesahkan Undang-Undang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik (UU ITE) yang bertujuan mengatur aktivitas di dunia maya dan memberikan perlindungan hukum kepada masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis efektivitas UU ITE dalam mengatasi kejahatan siber di Indonesia serta mengidentifikasi kendala yang dihadapi dalam implementasinya. Dengan menggunakan metode penelitian hukum normatif, kajian ini mengeksplorasi aspek yuridis, sosiologis, dan filosofis UU ITE. Penelitian ini juga menyoroti tantangan seperti ketidakjelasan pasal-pasal dalam UU ITE yang sering disebut sebagai “pasal karet,” kurangnya edukasi masyarakat, serta dinamika teknologi yang terus berkembang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa meskipun UU ITE telah memberikan kerangka hukum awal yang signifikan, implementasinya masih memerlukan perbaikan untuk menjamin keadilan dan efektivitas. Penyesuaian hukum diperlukan untuk mengatasi kekurangan dalam pasal-pasal yang multitafsir dan meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat akan aturan hukum. Simpulan penelitian ini menggarisbawahi pentingnya reformasi hukum siber yang berkelanjutan untuk menghadapi tantangan kejahatan siber di era digital.
Exchange Rate, Dividend Policy, and Capital Structure: Their Impact on Stock Returns in Jakarta Islamic Index Companies (2019–2023)
Authors: Maulidha Afisa Nur , Sari Pristin Prima , Damanik Johannes Maysan
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyze the impact of exchange rates, dividend policies, and capital structures on stock returns of JII-listed companies from 2019-2023, considering unique characteristics and adherence to Sharia principles. This study uses a qualitative method, employing purposive sampling techniques to determine the sample and then analyzing it using multiple linear regression with the SPSS 25.0 application. The sample in this study consists of 23 companies listed on the IDX that are included in the JII index and are non-bank companies. The results of this study found that the exchange rate has a positive effect on stock return. Dividend policy, measured using the dividend payout ratio (DPR), has a negative and significant effect on stock return. Capital structure, measured using the debt to equity ratio (DER), has a negative and significant effect on stock return. Meanwhile, simultaneously, the variables of exchange rates, dividend policies, and capital structures have a significant effect on stock return. The findings provide valuable insights for investors and companies seeking to make informed investment decisions and develop effective financial strategies aligned with Sharia principles. The study contributes academically to sharia-based finance literature and offers practical implications for market participants in the Islamic capital market.
Dangerous Objects Detection Using Deep Learning and First Responder Drone
Authors: AlJundi Zeyad , Alsubaie Saad , Faheem Muhammad H. , Almarashi Raha Mosleh , Qazi Emad-ul-Haq , Kim Jong Hyuk
Published: January 2025

Detecting dangerous objects, such as firearms or knives, is crucial for public safety or accurate situational assessment in crime scenes in law enforcement applications. Drones as first responders have been actively utilized for this purpose, showing significant benefits in law enforcement with fast and early detection of such objects. However, automated detection is still challenging, particularly with low-quality drone cameras that operate in low illumination conditions. We evaluate the performance of four popular AI deep learning models to automate the detection of dangerous objects recorded from low-quality drone cameras. The results show that the YOLOv5s model achieves the best detection performance, yielding mAP50 results of 0.964 for color and 0.949 for infrared videos, which are excellent performances considering the low-quality and low-resolution dataset. The trained network model is further implemented as an online web application where law enforcement officers can upload videos taken from drones or CCTV.
The Implementation Strategy of Cost Control and the Construction of a Guarantee Model of Financial BPO in the Cloud Computing Environment
Authors: Zhong Weiping , Zhao Lihong , Dou Qiaomei
Published: January 2025

Cloud computing platform is a main direction of computer information technology development at present. In this paper, financial SMOTE algorithm, business process outsourcing, hardware, software, data and other resources such as integrated network storage infrastructure, data resources, management platform, servers and various financial service applications are adopted. According to the service functions and service modes provided by commercial cloud computing, a financial information system architecture based on cloud computing is constructed. The proposed method can control the cost by 60%,Improve the financial management level and efficiency of enterprises in an all-round way, provide important decisions for the development of enterprises' market operation, avoid market operation risks in time, and provide more opportunities for enterprises' development.
Corrigendum: Transformational leadership: A poor fit for proactive employees in a quick-commerce context
Authors: Adnans Abdhy A. , Panjaitan Katherina , Hadiyani Sherry
Published: January 2025

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A case report of pulmonary paragonimiasis diagnosed via the deterioration of pulmonary cavities during high-dose corticosteroid therapy for chronic eosinophilic pneumonia
Authors: Hashimoto Takehiro , Nishizono Akira , Hiramatsu Kazufumi
Published: January 2025

A 32-year-old Chinese woman with a cough and bloody sputum was diagnosed with chronic eosinophilic pneumonia. After starting corticosteroid therapy, chest radiography showed improvement in the bilateral infiltrative shadow. However, chest image findings showed worsening of the bilateral infiltrative shadow and pulmonary cavities during the 20 mg/day of oral prednisolone therapy. Transbronchial lung biopsy and bronchoalveolar lavage were repeated, and the patient was diagnosed with pulmonary paragonimiasis. After starting praziquantel treatment, chest radiography findings and clinical symptoms improved. Careful follow-up during corticosteroid therapy is important to judge whether transient improvement and true deterioration of radiological findings.
Individual participant data (IPD) meta-analysis: An introduction – Narrative review
Authors: Rai Ekta , Naik Vibhavari , Williams Aparna , Kamath Mohan S.
Published: January 2025

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses (MA) are accepted modalities for evidence synthesis in evidence-based medicine. However, as MA uses aggregate data that includes averaging patient characteristics and pooled effect estimates, it has limitations when considering personalised medicine. In contrast, individual participant data meta-analysis (IPD-MA) includes and segregates individual patient data to study new outcomes, identify outcome predictors, and analyse multiple covariate effects on treatments. IPD-MA requires data from multiple investigators, review board approvals, clear communication with collaborators, and statistical recalculation of cumulative data. IPD-MA can be performed as a single-stage process where data from all included studies is pooled and reanalysed or as a two-stage process where additionally the data from individual studies is re-analysed before being pooled. This review aims to orient clinicians about IPD-MA, including the process of performing it, comparing it with other types of meta-analyses and considering the potential barriers in conducting it.
Fixed-effect versus random-effect model in meta-analysis: How to decide?
Authors: Maitra Souvik
Published: January 2025

Interpretation of meta-analysis requires an appropriate understanding of its statistical methods. Data synthesis methods are the basis of the meta-analytic process, and a thorough knowledge of the models used is essential. The two most widely used methods for data synthesis are the ‘fixed-effect method’ and the ‘random-effect method’. The latter is commonly used when a ‘significant heterogeneity’ exists. This narrative review explains fixed- and random-effect models, the two most commonly used data synthesis models.
Critical appraisal of systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Authors: Soni Kapil D.
Published: January 2025

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses (SRMAs) are cornerstone methodologies in evidence-based medicine, synthesising vast research to provide comprehensive insights. Despite their value, the increasing prevalence of SRMAs has highlighted the need for robust critical appraisal to ensure their reliability and applicability. This document outlines a structured framework for evaluating SRMAs, emphasising key elements such as clearly defined research questions, appropriate inclusion criteria, comprehensive search strategies and the assessment of bias in included studies. In addition, it discusses the importance of rigorous data extraction, synthesis methods and evaluation of publication bias. Tools like Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), Measurement Tools to Assess Systematic Reviews, version 2 and Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) can facilitate appraisal and help translate findings into clinical practice. By identifying knowledge gaps and methodological strengths or weaknesses, critical appraisal enhances the quality of SRMAs and safeguards their role in guiding evidence-based decision-making.
Safety and efficacy of remifentanil in patients undergoing bariatric and metabolic surgeries – A systematic review
Authors: Nair Abhijit S. , Gurajala Indira , Borkar Nitinkumar , Dudhedia Ujjwalraj , Rangaiah Manamohan , Diwan Sandeep
Published: January 2025

Background and Aims:

Obese patients undergoing bariatric and metabolic surgeries have a high chance of respiratory depression and could need admission to an intensive care unit or a high-dependency unit. Several studies have compared remifentanil to other opioids or non-opioids in these patients. This review investigated the efficacy and safety of remifentanil in bariatric and metabolic surgeries.

Methods:

After registering with PROSPERO, we searched PubMed/Medline, Ovid, CINAHL and the Cochrane Library with relevant keywords to find studies in which remifentanil was compared to other opioids or non-opioids in adult patients undergoing bariatric and metabolic surgeries. We used the risk of bias-2 tool to assess bias and Grading of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation to determine the level of evidence. RevMan 5.4 was used to perform a quantitative meta-analysis.

Results:

Of the 121 articles retrieved from the database search, seven articles fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The overall bias was low in five studies and high in two studies. There was significant heterogeneity in the control group, which comprised opioids and also non-opioids like labetalol, dexmedetomidine and lignocaine. A quantitative meta-analysis was not reported due to a lack of comparable data for a meaningful quantitative meta-analysis.

Conclusion:

The results of this systematic review neither support nor refute the use of remifentanil in patients undergoing bariatric and metabolic surgeries, compared to other medications. Further studies are needed to investigate its efficacy and safety in these patients.
Comparison of smart burs and chemo-mechanical caries removal systems in primary molars – A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Mehrotra Deepshikha , Kodical Sanjana R. , Naik Shilpa Shetty
Published: January 2025

Background:

Smart burs and chemo-mechanical caries removal (CMCR) systems are considered viable alternatives to traditional cavity preparation techniques. Numerous clinical studies have been conducted to assess and compare the impact of these two techniques; nevertheless, these studies have demonstrated considerable variability in their findings. The objectives of the present systematic review and meta-analysis were to compare the efficacy, efficiency, and patient comfort of CMCR systems and smart burs in primary molars.

Methodology:

The review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis 2020 guidelines. Ten electronic databases up to May 30, 2024 were searched for in vivo clinical studies comparing at least one CMCR system with smart burs in terms of clinical and/or microbiological efficacy, efficiency (time taken for complete caries removal), and patient comfort in primary molars. Reviews, abstracts, case series and reports, letters to the editor, animal studies, and unpublished data were excluded. The risk of bias (ROB) assessment was conducted using the ROBINS-I and Cochrane ROB tools for nonrandomized and randomized clinical studies, respectively. The analysis was performed using Review Manager version 5.4.1 provided by the Cochrane Collaboration. The standardized mean difference served as the summary with a random effects model (P < 0.05).

Results:

A total of 154 studies were identified and screened out of which five were included in the qualitative synthesis and four studies were deemed suitable for a meta-analysis. The overall quality assessment revealed a presence of moderate-to-low ROB. The data extracted from the five studies were tabulated. The summary odds ratio for clinical efficacy (0.43 [95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.13–1.49]) showed no statistically significant difference between CMCR systems and Smart burs (Z = 1.33 and P = 0.18). A statistically significant difference ([Z = 5.85 and P < 0.00001] and [Z = 2.84 and P = 0.005]) in terms of microbiological efficacy (446.46 [95% CI = 296.89–596.02]) and efficiency (−0.68 [95% CI = −1.16–−0.21]) was observed between CMCR systems and smart burs. Smart burs performed better in terms of microbiological efficacy and efficiency. Due to variability in the scales used to evaluate patient comfort, meta-analysis was not possible.

Conclusion:

Within the limitations of this study, Smart burs performed better in terms of microbiological efficacy and efficiency and hence can be used as an alternative to CMCR systems in primary molars.
Insights and Recommendations from the 10th International Nursing Symposium in Jeddah: Addressing Global Challenges in Recruitment, Retention, Safe Staffing, and Healthcare Transformation
Authors: Sienko Kathy
Published: January 2025

This report summarizes the outcomes and insights arising from three thought-leadership workshops held on the sidelines of the 10th International Nursing Symposium, held in November 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The symposium, themed “Nurses as Catalysts, Navigators, and Innovators,” marked the profession's renewed focus on challenges and opportunities post-pandemic. Centered on three pivotal themes—recruitment and retention, safe staffing and scheduling, and healthcare transformation and leadership—the workshops facilitated consensus-building through surveys and discussions among nursing professionals worldwide. Key recommendations emphasize the importance of sustainable recruitment strategies, innovative staffing solutions, and empowering nurse leaders to drive healthcare transformation. This report aims to contribute to the global discourse on nursing priorities and catalyze actionable solutions for the profession's pressing challenges.
Some functionals for random walks and critical branching processes in an extremely unfavourable random environment
Authors: Vatutin Vladimir Alekseevich , Dong Congzao , Dyakonova Elena Evgen'evna
Published: January 2025

Let $\{S_{n}, n\geq 0\}$ be a random walk whose increment distribution belongs without centering to the domain of attraction of an $\alpha$-stable law, that is, there are scaling constants $a_{n}$ such that the sequence $S_{n}/a_{n}$, $n=1,2,…$, converges weakly, as $n\to\infty$, to a random variable having an $\alpha$-stable distribution. Let $S_{0}=0$,
$$
L_{n}:=\min (S_{1},…,S_{n})\quadand\quad\tau_{n}:=\min \{ 0\leq k\leq n\colon S_{k}=\min (0,L_{n})\}.
$$
Assuming that $S_{n}\leq h(n)$, where $h(n)$ is $o(a_{n})$ as $n\to\infty$ and the limit $\lim_{n\to\infty}h(n)\in [-\infty,+\infty]$ exists, we prove several limit theorems describing the asymptotic behaviour of the functionals
$$
\mathbf{E}[ e^{\lambda S_{\tau_{n}}}; S_{n}\leq h(n)], \qquad \lambda>0,
$$
as $n\to\infty$. The results obtained are applied to study the survival probability of a critical branching process evolving in an extremely unfavourable random environment.
Bibliography: 15 titles.
Sparse sampling recovery in integral norms on some function classes
Authors: Temlyakov Vladimir Nikolaevich
Published: January 2025

This paper is a direct followup of a recent paper of the author. We continue to analyze approximation and recovery properties with respect to systems satisfying the universal sampling discretization property and a special unconditionality property. In addition, we assume that the subspace spanned by our system satisfies some Nikol'skii-type inequalities. We concentrate on recovery with an error measured in the $L_p$-norm for $2\le p<\infty$. We apply a powerful nonlinear approximation method - the Weak Orthogonal Matching Pursuit (WOMP), also known under the name of the Weak Orthogonal Greedy Algorithm (WOGA). We establish that the WOMP based on good points for $L_2$-universal discretization provides good recovery in the $L_p$-norm for $2\le p<\infty$. For our recovery algorithms we obtain both Lebesgue-type inequalities for individual functions and error bounds for special classes of multivariate functions.
We combine two deep and powerful techniques - Lebesgue-type inequalities for the WOMP and the theory of universal sampling discretization - in order to obtain new results on sampling recovery.
Bibliography: 19 titles.
The “Global Majority“ in the Aspiration of Passionarity
Authors: Gaman-Golutvina O. V.
Published: January 2025

Термин «мировое большинство» прочно утвердился в актуальном  дискурсе международных отношений в качестве зонтичного понятия для определения незападного мира. Порой этот термин стремятся представить как имеющий выраженный антизападный характер. Однако это вольная интерпретация: представители крупнейших участников данного условного – как не имеющего интеграционного знаменателя – сообщества в лице Индии, Китая, да и России – неоднократно акцентировали альтернативный по отношению к Западу вектор эволюции этого сообщества – альтернативный, но не антагонистический. В представляемом выпуске мировое большинство включает рассмотрение реалий России, Китая, Индии, Африки.
Innovation and Digital Potential of the Global Space Activities: Peculiarities of the Current Stage
Authors: Pankova L. N. , Gusarova O. V.
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the analysis of the main aspects of the development of the world space activities: the growth of the space economy; an increase in the number of space activities subjects (both in the country aspect and in the functional aspects, such as the state, the private sector, public-private partnership). The impact of the space activities on the development of other sectors of the economy is emphasized. Particular emphasis of this conducted research is on the American space activities. The spiral-evolutionary approach to the development of space activities is discussed. The most important key space technologies both in terms of the development of space-based facilities and systems and the space production complex and also the main approaches of the leading space countries to the development of the space weapons are determined by the authors. In total identified aspects underline the necessity for the extension of the discussion platforms for the activating debates concerning determination of the prospects for the development of the world space activity.
Impact of EU Anti-Russian Sanctions on Energy Trade between Russia and Its Key Partners
Authors: Balakhonova S. I. , Knyazkina E. S. , Arapova E. Ya.
Published: January 2025

The EU sanctions have targeted Russian energy industry since 2014. Since February 2022, the European Union has imposed a series of unprecedented restrictions affecting Russian fuel trade, a highly sensitive area for both sides, each having a pragmatic interest hereinunder. Energy price cap established in 2022 became the climax of the EU’ sanctions policy against the Russian fuel and energy complex, making it one of the toughest measures in the history of the EU’s anti-Russian energy restrictions. In order to adapt to the new realities, the export directions of the Russian oil industry were reoriented from Europe to Asia. A number of domestic and foreign researchers have focused on the EU’ sanctions policy against the Russian fuel and energy industry, assessing its impact on the global energy market. At the same time, some issues remain insufficiently studied, including the effectiveness of the Russian adaptation strategy, as well as the impact of this strategy on Russia’s key trading partners. The purpose of this study is to identify the impact of the EU’ sanctions against the Russian fuel and energy complex on energy trade between Russia and its main counterparts; to reflect the current trends in Russia’s energy trade relations with China, India and Turkey; to assess the effectiveness of Russia’s strategy tailored to adapt to the EU’ restrictions in this area; and to evaluate the effectiveness of this strategy. The research shows that in the short term, the domestic oil industry has managed to promptly respond to the challenges that arose, which was possible due to significant discounts provided to the new partners. While Russian economy was trying to adapt to the current conditions in the global energy market, using the aforementioned strategy, key beneficiaries of the EU’ sanctions policy were clearly identified, including India, China and Turkey.
Chinese and Russian Perspectives on Globalization and Regionalization and the Implications for Eurasian Integration
Authors: Dai W.
Published: January 2025

Great powers play an important role in global and regional processes. In the context a shift towards deglobalization among Western countries, China and Russia are maintaining their positions on economic globalization and implementing their ideas to advance Eurasian integration. The objective of this study is to analyze and compare the Chinese and Russian perspectives on globalization and regionalization, and to examine the implications for Eurasian integration. Based on a comparison of the official positions and expert views of the two countries, the author came to the conclusion that despite some differences in Chinese and Russian views, they share common positions on two important matters of globalization and regionalization: globalization should be beneficial to all humanity, and regional integration does not contradict globalization. This provides the basis for cooperation between the two countries in the Eurasian integration processes - the SCO, the EAEU and the BRI.
Project EU-Africa: Changes of Strategy in Competitive Environment
Authors: Trofimova O. E. , Podchasov N. A. , Kulinich A. D.
Published: January 2025

The aim of this article is to identify changes in the priorities of the EU’s African strategy, seeking to maintain its position on the continent in light of competition from such actors as the United States and China, as well as to trace the evolution of the relations formats and influence of integration processes on the EU-Africa relations model. The authors use complex interdisciplinary approach, narrative methods and comparative analysis to determine new trends in EU cooperation with African countries including transition to multilateralism and regionalization; applying elements of integration and external Europeanization as convergence and incorporation of procedures, practices and norms in cooperation projects in Africa, using “soft power” instruments; policy of “equal partnership” and politicization of EU-Africa relations. However, the effectiveness of Europeanization as a replication of the European value system and democratic transition in African countries with other civilizational norms is very limited, so EU countries follow institutional logic in their relations with them. The authors underscore that the process of regional integration in Africa is one of the results of deepening cooperative interactions against the backdrop of its continuing asymmetry, also being an important difference of EU-Africa project from other cooperative models. Asymmetry manifests in economic relations, especially trade agreements, recognition of equal partnership, different positions in new world order, intra-country development differences and financial and labor force abilities of African countries. Equally relevant is the analysis of EU competition with the USA and China in Africa, identifying its specific traits in cooperation with the continent, and future prospects of the EU cooperation with African countries under the new realities and possible shortcomings of a new EU-Africa project.
The Gender Dimension of International Relations: South African Women in Leadership Positions in United Nations Structures
Authors: Prokopenko L. Ya.
Published: January 2025

In the current conditions of confrontation with the West, Russia seeks to diversify its external relations, hence a growing attention it pays to such partners as African countries. Establishing effective cooperation requires deep knowledge of political elites, which is largely facilitated by the research of Russian Africanists, conducted primarily at the Institute of African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences as well as in other research centers - the Centre for African Studies of the Institute of World History of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Asian and African Countries of Moscow State University, MGIMO University, HSE University, IMEMO of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Oriental Faculty of St. Petersburg State University, etc. Among their areas of interest are such subjects as the study of female political elites, as well as the elites in multilateral institutions, primarily in the UN structures.

Since the early 2000s, one of the main features of the formation of political leadership in the Republic of South Africa (South Africa) has been the expansion of women’s representation in government bodies at all levels. Some of these women held leadership positions in various UN structures. This article uses functional and biographical research methods to analyze the activities of South African women who have been active in human rights issues, in the fight against hunger and HIV/AIDS at the national and international levels, at the UN and the African Union. This article’s research was centered at such prominent South African political figures as Mrs. N. Pillay, Mrs. P. Mlambo-Ngcuka, and Mrs. S. Sisulu. The author notes both their achievements in solving the above-mentioned contemporary problems and the difficulties they encountered in their activities.

Special attention is paid to the attitude of South African women towards the issue of gender equality, which they consider a necessary condition for democratic development. At various multilateral venues, Mrs. N. Pillay, Mrs. P. Mlambo-Ngcuka, and Mrs. S. Sisulu advocated for the empowerment of women in all areas of political, economic, and public life, both while holding leadership positions in the UN and after completing their terms of office. The long-standing work of South African women at the UN in the fight for human rights, against hunger and HIV/AIDS and for gender equality demonstrates the possibility of women’s participation in solving contemporary problems at levels of utmost significance.
The India-China-USA Triangle in South Asia and Russia
Authors: Lunev S. I. , Davydenko A. Yu.
Published: January 2025

The article examines the transformation of South Asia, highlighting the distinctive characteristics of the foreign policy strategies of major powers, the interplay between regionalization and globalization, and the prospects for either confrontation or interdependence among the region’s dominant states. South Asia is currently undergoing multifaceted and ambiguous repercussions of significant geopolitical shifts, underscoring the growing importance of analyzing the contemporary phase of interstate relations in this region. South Asia, in many ways, mirrors the broader global changes but on a smaller scale. The region comprises countries with stark disparities in territory, population, economic capacity, scientific and technological advancement, military power, as well as cultural and civilizational traits – all of which significantly shape interstate relations. India’s dominance within the region fosters distrust among its neighbors and exacerbates their perception of vulnerability. Consequently, these states increasingly seek to strengthen their positions in both regional and international arenas by leveraging relationships with extra-regional powers, most notably China. Moreover, unresolved disputes with India are frequently brought to the attention of the international community. The article also addresses the impact of external factors on South Asia’s international relations system, focusing on the substantial shifts in the strategies of major powers following the Cold War. It explores key issues such as the Indian-Chinese rivalry in the region, the United States’ adverse influence, and Russia’s policy toward South Asia.
European Security Dilemmas: A Comparison of Germany and France's Approaches to the Relationship of the EU and NATO Roles in Europe after 2022
Authors: Timofeev P. P. , Khorolskaya M. V.
Published: January 2025

In 2016–2017, it was the Franco-German tandem which nurtured European security integration. The leaders of both states have been used to reaching a compromise despite different approaches to Atlanticism and Europeanism balance. However, the Ukrainian conflict escalation has changed the defense policies pursued by France and Germany. This paper argues, that during the last two years the differences between the two states concerning security issues have widened. With Germany even more relying on NATO as the most important security guarantor for Europe, France tends to simultaneously argue for a stronger, more independent European defense. Amid limited resources, it became more difficult for both parties to compromise. The article compares shifts in German and French policies on three levels, that are conceptual (the role of NATO and the EU in strategic papers and addresses of the French and German leaders), program-initiative (involvement in NATO and the EU security initiatives over the past two years), and military-industrial (joint projects and procurements). The research reveals that since the Ukrainian crisis escalation France and Germany have tended to rely on NATO as the main security guarantor, still the former is strongly committed to effectively strengthening European security. Germany and France differ in terms of their involvement in NATO and the EU security initiatives as well as procurements. Having its own nuclear weapons and military-industrial complex, the latter is less committed to NATO, yet highly supports European defense projects, seeking economic and political benefits. Germany prioritizes proven NATO structures, bilateral initiatives, as well as transatlantic defense procurements. The paper reveals a correlation between the policies of Germany and France and their dependence on the US military-industrial complex.
O período menstrual e a realização do treinamento de força por jovens atletas
Authors: Felix Jéssica Martins , Bezerra Flávio Avelino , Freitas Ritchele Diego Almeida , Silva Caio Vinícius , Araújo Maiara Alves Nascimento , Araújo João Antonio Silva
Published: January 2025

Com a participação feminina no esporte, é indispensável o interesse pelos estudos relacionados aos sinais e sintomas da tensão pré menstrual e à influência dos hormônios sobre o treinamento de força entre jovens atletas. O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar uma revisão crítica da literatura disponível a fim de se descrever as influências do período menstrual na realização de treinamento de força entre jovens atletas. Trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica da literatura com síntese das maiores evidências científicas. As bases de dados consultadas foram Lilacs, Scielo e Pubmed e os descritores utilizados foram: Período Menstrual; Treinamento de Força; Atletas; cruzadas entre si pelos operadores booleanos “AND” e “OR”. Foram incluídos sete artigos que atenderam aos critérios de inclusão e exclusão, sendo um estudo transversal, três estudos de campo, dois ensaios clínicos controlados e um de prevalência com estudo de rastreamento. A fase do ciclo menstrual de maior concentração de estrógeno e progesterona é a lútea, sendo ela a que apresenta maior influência positiva na realização do treinamento de força por jovens atletas, pois isto faz com que a mulher suporte maiores cargas e realize mais repetições.
Estilos de vida ativos e hábitos saudáveis em crianças de 1º CEB
Authors: Duarte Mariana Caramelo , Neves Rui
Published: January 2025

O presente estudo foi centrado nas relações entre o desempenho motor das crianças de 1.º Ciclo do Ensino Básico (1º CEB), os seus hábitos de estilos de vida e a influência do contexto familiar e escolar. Teve como objetivo principal caracterizar formas de promoção de estilos de vida mais ativos nos alunos do 1º CEB em contexto escolar e familiar, em função de um programa com várias atividades. O estudo envolveu como grupo de participantes 19 alunos do 2º ano e as respetivas famílias de uma Escola Básica do 1º Ciclo da região de Aveiro. Neste âmbito foram realizadas atividades com o objetivo de desenvolver competências motoras ligadas com a promoção de estilos de vida mais ativos em contexto familiar. Com uma abordagem quali-quântica, foram realizadas medições e pesagens dos alunos, bem como estes elaboraram um diário de bordo (registos descritivos de atividades, opiniões, desenhos, notas individuais) ao longo do programa. Os dados recolhidos foram analisados em termos de conteúdo, numa base interpretativa e holística. Destacaram-se a importância da escola e da família na promoção de estilos de vida mais ativos. Os resultados evidenciaram que a família e a escola podem influenciar o comportamento das crianças em relação a estilos de vida ativos, salientando-se a evolução das opções de lanches, e o gosto em participar nas diversas atividades físicas e desportivas envolvendo a família.
¿El método de entrenamiento del fútbol interfiere el desarrollo psicomotriz? Estudio en niños Bolivianos
Authors: Pinto Vargas Iván Esaú
Published: January 2025

Existen documentos científicos que abordan directamente la relación del método de entrenamiento con el aprendizaje del fútbol pero muy pocos estudios los relacionan con los contenidos del desarrollo psicomotor infantil. Por ello, el objetivo del presente estudio es establecer la relación del método de entrenamiento del fútbol con el desarrollo psicomotriz en niños de cinco a once años. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo correlacional de enfoque cualitativo. Por tanto, se emplearon protocolos y guías de observación para evaluar el desarrollo psicomotor subdivididos en domino corporal (equilibrio, coordinación dinámica general, coordinación visomotriz, y lateralidad), y habilidades motrices (lanzar, recibir y patear). Para conocer el método de entrenamiento, se empleó una entrevista semiestructurada con los entrenadores. Participaron 75 niños entre 5 a 11 años. Los resultados muestran que cerca de la mitad de los niños presentan alteración en la coordinación dinámica general, un número significativo mayor en edades de 5 y 8 años. También, más de la mitad presentan equilibrio no adecuado entre las edades de 5 a 8 años. Un alto porcentaje de los niños evaluados presentan coordinación visomotriz no adecuada y lateralidad cruzada. Por consiguiente, el método de aprendizaje del fútbol que corresponde al analítico, que prioriza la técnica y táctica con la finalidad de impartir los contenidos y fundamentos con intensidad física no recomendables para la edad aparentemente interfiere y repercute en contenidos del desarrollo psicomotor armonioso sobre la globalidad e integralidad de la construcción corporal y promueve el refinamiento motor del pateo a partir de los 5 años.
Entrenamiento funcional adaptado para el desarrollo psicomotor en adolescentes con trastorno del espectro autista
Authors: Kirby Gómez Daniel Josué
Published: January 2025

El estudio examina la implementación y efectividad de un programa de entrenamiento funcional adaptado (EFA) para adolescentes con Trastorno del Espectro Autista (TEA), utilizando una metodología mixta durante 24 semanas de intervención. Los resultados demuestran mejoras significativas en el desarrollo psicomotor, incluyendo equilibrio, coordinación y habilidades motoras, así como avances notables en aspectos socioemocionales y cognitivos. La investigación, respaldada por evaluaciones cuantitativas mediante el Test de Desarrollo Psicomotor (TEPSI) y retroalimentación cualitativa de padres y terapeutas, evidencia que la personalización de ejercicios funcionales no solo potencia el desarrollo físico, sino que también promueve la autonomía y la integración social. Los hallazgos subrayan la importancia de incorporar programas de EFA en entornos educativos y terapéuticos, destacando su contribución a una intervención integral que mejora significativamente la calidad de vida de los adolescentes con TEA y sus familias.