bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Features of inflation processes and prospects of the inflation targeting framework
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Lemishovskyi Vasyl , Dumych Natalia ,   Institution of Higher Education “Private Joint-Stock Company “Lviv Institute of Management”
Published: September 2024

In this article the feasibility of continuing the use of inflation targeting as a tool for ensuring economic stability in Ukraine is substantiated. The experience of the Czech Republic in conducting a stable economic policy has been studied and analyzed. It was concluded that, based on the experience of foreign countries, inflation targeting is an important issue for supporting the stable economic development as well as significant prerequisite for reducing the level of inflation in interaction with qualitative changes in the economic, financial, and social spheres.
Study of the grain market of Ukraine in the conditions of war
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Shandrivska Olena , Pyzh Olha ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: September 2024

The purpose of the study is to investigate the state and tender development of the Ukrainian grain market in terms of unlocking the export potential of the Ukrainian grain industry, given the need to restore logistics supply chains for export-oriented grain flows in the face of blocked land and water transport corridors. The objectives of the study were: To analyse the grain market conditions in terms of grain exports from Ukraine; Identification of bottlenecks in grain exports via logistics routes, including the “grain corridor” from July 2022 to the present; Identification of the export potential of grain cargoes from Ukraine and determination of further development of grain production and export. To achieve the purpose of the study, a set of scientific methods was used to ensure the conceptual integrity of the study, in particular: systemic – to highlight the conceptual foundations of identifying factors influencing the state of the grain market; dialectical logic, induction, deduction – to substantiate the directions of infrastructure support in terms of restoring the grain market; comparative and statistical analysis – to study the specifics of the functioning of the Ukrainian grain market; problem- oriented – to identify the specifics of the Ukrainian grain market. The article analyses the export potential of the grain cargo market in Ukraine and Ukraine’s position in the global grain market. The author examines the impact of the war, which significantly limited grain production and affected the country’s grain export potential due to a decrease in grain planting areas, damage to super- and infrastructure facilities, and obstacles to freight transportation, including the blockade of the Black Sea ports. The author substantiates the task of increasing the export potential for the needs of restoring the logistics supply chains of export-oriented goods through safe, cost-effective water corridors and the need for political influence of stakeholders at the macro level to restore water and land corridors for the export of goods. The conclusions and practical recommendations provided can be used by the counterparties of the Ukrainian grain market in assessing the export potential of the Ukrainian grain industry. The article presents data that identify the situation on the Ukrainian grain market in terms of assessing the potential of export-oriented grain cargoes during the war, which has a significant impact on the safety of transportation across water and land borders.
JOB SATISFACTION AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT MEDIATING WORKPLACE SPIRITUALITY ON JOB PERFORMANCE
Authors: Ranto Dwi Wahyu Pril , Arifin Noor , Murdapa Purnama Andri
Published: September 2024

The aim of this research is to elaborate the role of workplace spirituality in increasing job satisfaction, organizational commitment and organizational performance. The population in this study were lecturers and educational staff at the Nahdlatul Ulama Islamic University Jepara. Convenience sampling was used in this research due to considerations of ease in reaching respondents and efficiency of time used in sampling. Research data was obtained through distributing questionnaires to lecturers and education staff. The data obtained were 88 respondents. To test the hypothesis, Structural Equation Modeling was used and Partial Least Square version 3.0. The research results show that workplace spirituality and organizational commitment have no effect on job performance. However, job satisfaction can improve job performance. The results of this research show that employees who are committed to the organization and happy as a form of representation of workplace spirituality do not make them try to improve their performance. However, satisfied employees are able to contribute to improving organizational performance. And organizational commitment mediates the influence of workplace spirituality on job performance, while job satisfaction does not mediate the influence of workplace spirituality on job performance.
The digital evolution- needs to adapt education for a Tech-Savvy Generation
Authors:   Medgar Evers College, City University of New York, USA, Billy Iris , Anush Hannah ,   Campbellsville University, USA
Published: September 2024

Technology and innovation have impacted all industries and education is not exempt from this change. Organizations in different industries are constantly re-inventing their competencies and capabilities based on the technological upgrades that are being introduced into the markets; however, the change in education has not seen a drastic shift as it should. The current generation of scholars are exposed to technology from an early age (Manchanda, & Arora, 2023) and are equipped with tech-savvy devices that they are capable of using efficiently; can education leverage this skill in students to impart knowledge and improve their capabilities. This study aims to understand the gap in digitalization of education and propose various mediums and methods to adapt curriculum to engage students. Recent literature will also be reviewed as part of the study to gather evidence regarding empirical studies that have identified the need for technological adaptations, the benefits derived, and process followed to accomplish the same. There are a multitude of factors that must be considered to transform the education system through digitalization; as it certainly is not a simple process; the need to implement technology, students’ expectations, alignment between course content and technology, instructors’ ability to adapt to the change are some key factors that will impact this digital evolution in education. A vital purpose for conducting the study is also to evaluate the need for the suggested changes in education as current students are the future workforce who must be aware of technology, as it makes them employable in organizations; a digitally enables study environment trains students to utilize their technological skills so they can be transferred to organizations when they graduate and seek job opportunities (Murniarti, Simbolon, Purwoko, Fatmawati, & Hariyanto, 2023).
Transcendentalist Ideas in Works of Mexican-American Border Writers of 20th Century: Mary Hunter Austin and Rudolfo Anaya
Authors: Voronchenko T. V. , Fomina M. N. , Fyodorova E. V.
Published: September 2024

This article explores the embodiment and development of transcendentalist ideas from the 1830s to the 1850s in the works of Mexican-American border writers Mary Austin and Rudolfo Anaya, spanning the early and late 20th century. An analysis of the ideological and thematic content of their texts is conducted, highlighting key images and motifs. The study identifies the specific ways in which these authors perceive the relationship between humanity and nature, characterizing their views on social and personal harmony within the context of ethnocultural interaction. The research material includes popular sketches by Mary Austin (1868–1934) from the early 20th century, as well as the internationally renowned novels and essays of Rudolfo Anaya (1937–2020) from the latter third of the 20th century. The methodological foundation of this study is philosophical reflection, which enables the analysis of literary texts through the lens of philosophical concepts. The results indicate that transcendentalist ideas, rooted in the legacy of R. Emerson and H. Thoreau, are revitalized in the works of 20th-century Mexican-American border authors. In the prose of Mary Austin, a representative of early 20th-century Southwestern regional literature, there is a focus on the idyllic nature of human-nature relationships and the search for harmonious coexistence among members of society, which is envisioned through a pursuit of simplicity and “voluntary poverty.” Rudolfo Anaya’s transcendental vision of the world in his works from the latter third of the 20th century facilitates the transmission of an overarching theme of spiritual and moral self-improvement. According to the author, personal self-perfection is a crucial condition for achieving social harmony.
Gottlieb Siegfried Bayer and Classical Latin Poetry in Scholarly Debate on Early History of Ancient Rus
Authors: Goryaev S. O. , Ryabtseva E. S.
Published: September 2024

This article is dedicated to a stylistic feature of 17th-century scholarly texts, namely the incorporation of poetic quotations into polemical scientific discourse, which enhances the expressiveness of evaluations concerning opponents and their concepts. An analysis of Gottlieb Bayer's texts is conducted. A number of works by the academician of the Imperial Academy of Sciences, Gottlieb Siegfried Bayer (1694–1738), focus on the early history of Ancient Rus. In preparing these works, Bayer extensively relied on ancient historical sources, and his articles were written in Latin, which naturally involved the traditions of classical literature in discussions pertaining to the historical issues of early Rus. This publication examines quotations and reminiscences from classical Latin poetry introduced by G. S. Bayer in his article “Origines russicae” (“The Origins of the Russians,” posthumously published in 1741). The poetic interpolations within the scholarly text serve as elements of the author’s style and fulfill two purposes. Firstly, they are utilized by the author to illustrate his assertions, lending emotional depth to academic reasoning and subtly indicating the breadth of his intellectual horizon, which enhances the perception of the scholarly reliability of his work. Secondly, they sustain Bayer’s polemical stance towards certain established historical concepts of his time, allowing for a sharp critical tone that accentuates the polemical fervor without resorting to personal attacks.
“Incommensurable Airspace”: Image of Russia in Travelogue of Maxim Nezvorov
Authors: Kublitskaya O. V.
Published: September 2024

This article analyzes the image of Russia in Maxim Nezvorov’s travelogue “Journey to Kazan, Vyatka, and Orenburg in 1800.” Based on theoretical frameworks, we identify three aspects of analysis: genre, spatiality, and subjectivity. The study employs structuraldescriptive and cultural-historical methods, alongside the foundational principles of N. L. Leiderman’s genre theory, V. L. Kagansky’s concept of cultural landscape, and B. O. Korman’s ideas on the subject of artistic text. Our findings indicate that the choice of a quasi-documentary epistolary form allowed the author to establish a commitment to authenticity, combined with a characteristically sentimental intention of the “sensitive traveler.” It is demonstrated that Nezvorov delineates a system-forming dichotomy of “centerperiphery,” within which the cultural landscape is (re)constructed. We conclude that the author evaluates a key component of this landscape — urban planning and architecture — while the landscape itself serves a supportive role. Nezvorov pays particular attention to the extraordinarily diverse ethnic composition of the empire’s population. Although he rarely grants his “interlocutors” a voice, their comments and judgments enable a partial reconstruction of the worldview of a person in the early 19th century, one of the key elements of which is the image of Russia.
Prishvin on Stalin’s Collectivization: Observations of a Contemporary
Authors: Podoksenov A. M.
Published: September 2024

This article examines the perspectives of M. M. Prishvin on the collectivization of agriculture, utilizing materials from his “Diary”, which have only recently entered scholarly discourse in the post-Soviet years. The choice of this topic is motivated by the ongoing relevance and intensity of discussions surrounding the Stalin era in Soviet society. The focus of this study is a previously unexamined aspect within Prishvin studies: the writer’s attitude toward the radical transformation of traditional Russian peasant life. It is demonstrated that Prishvin, on one hand, critiques the ruthless methods employed in implementing collectivization, while on the other hand, acknowledges the positive aspects of the economic reforms occurring in rural areas. The significance of Prishvin’s insights regarding the origins and causes of collectivization is further underscored by the fact that his conclusions often predate those of several later researchers of the Soviet period. Prishvin’s analysis of both subjective and objective factors influencing Stalin’s collectivization reveals him not only as a gifted writer but also as an exceptional thinker with a distinct perspective on the pressing ideological, political, economic, and sociocultural issues of his time.
Migrants from China and Vietnam in South Ural Region (1991–2014)
Authors: Avdashkin A. A. , Salganova E. I. , Pass A. A.
Published: September 2024

This article addresses the formation of Chinese and Vietnamese migrant communities in major cities of the South Ural region during the post-Soviet period. The authors focus on Chelyabinsk and Magnitogorsk, as these cities have hosted functioning Chinese (in Chelyabinsk) and Vietnamese (in Magnitogorsk) markets for an extended period. The manuscript’s source base consists of archival materials from the State Archive of the Russian Federation, the Unified State Archive of Chelyabinsk Region, as well as texts from regional periodicals. Methodologically, the authors draw upon mobility theory and the concept of the right to the city. By utilizing these sources, the study traces how migration from Southeast Asian countries to the South Ural region evolved, how migrants adapted to changes in the national context, and how they navigated new social niches, demonstrating flexibility in modernizing and reorienting their infrastructure — from predominantly marketbased trading to agriculture, among other sectors. Although Chinese and Vietnamese migrants are not numerous today, the institutions established by the first wave of post-Soviet migration continue to operate.
Transformation of Religious Education System in Postcolonial Morocco
Authors: Zherlitsina N. A.
Published: September 2024

This article examines the changes in the Islamic education system in the Kingdom of Morocco during the period of independent development. The primary objective of the study is to explore the unique Moroccan experience of integrating two distinct educational systems: Islamic and secular. The Moroccan practice may serve as a valuable example in light of the pressing issues of countering Islamist radicalism and extremism. The paper discusses the historical context, the reasons for governmental and societal attention to this topic, and the key stages in the transformation of the religious education system. An analysis of the prospects for Islamic education in contemporary Moroccan society is also provided. The research draws on official documents from the Moroccan Ministry of Education, national legislation, and royal speeches addressing this issue. It is demonstrated that throughout the second half of the 20th century and into the early decades of the 21st century, Moroccan authorities viewed the Islamic education system as a primary tool for influencing the political sphere, a key institution for shaping national culture, and a means to strengthen loyalty to the state. It is asserted that reforms in the Islamic education system in Morocco have enabled it to become more modern and relevant while simultaneously preserving the cultural traditions and uniqueness of the country.
Fisheries Cooperationin Tambov Province during 1920s
Authors: Makhrachev G. S.
Published: September 2024

This article examines the experience of regional cooperative development during the New Economic Policy (NEP) years. It focuses on the specifics of the unification of primary fisheries cooperatives into district and provincial unions. The author identifies two stages in this process: 1) from 1921 to 1924, when fisheries cooperatives had their own specialized unions; 2) from 1924 to 1928, when fisheries cooperation became part of mixed unions. The article presents data on the composition and number of cooperatives involved in the activities of these unions. It analyzes the functioning of the unions against the backdrop of changing realities, including the transition from War Communism to NEP, reduction of the province’s territory, the resolutions of the XIV All-Union Conference of the AllUnion Communist Party (Bolsheviks), and the III All-Union Congress of Soviets, as well as the adoption of a course towards industrialization. In conclusion, it is asserted that the gradual disappearance of specialized unions had a detrimental effect on cooperative development in the province. Most projects and initiatives developed and organized by the leadership of specialized unions were not fully realized. In mixed unions, attention to fisheries cooperation was given only as an afterthought.
Suicides in Siberia from 1925 to 1937: Causes, Dynamics, and Significance
Authors: Morozova T. I.
Published: September 2024

This article attempts to establish the causes, trace the dynamics, and assess the significance of suicides that occurred in the Siberian and West Siberian regions between 1925 and 1937. The research is based on a diverse array of sources, including statistical compilations, minutes from meetings, resolutions from party, Soviet, and Komsomol bodies, reports from special commissions, administrative correspondence, and materials from periodical publications. Through a comprehensive analysis of this heterogeneous information, the article demonstrates an increase in the number of suicides in Siberia, elucidates the demographic and social-professional composition of those who voluntarily ended their lives, and identifies the methods employed as well as the most common reasons for suicide. These parameters are analyzed in comparison with similar indicators across the RSFSR and the USSR, revealing the presence of regional specificity. The article challenges the prevailing historiographical view that placed sole responsibility for suicides on the individuals themselves. It presents evidence that one significant avenue for combating suicides involved holding accountable those whose actions or inactions contributed to these tragic events. The conclusion drawn is that, despite failing to achieve tangible success in preventing suicides, the higher political leadership at both regional and provincial levels managed to create an illusion that this phenomenon had been entirely eradicated.
Memorialization of V. I. Surikov in Cultural-Historical and Urban Space of Krasnoyarsk (1916–1926)
Authors: Tishkina K. A.
Published: September 2024

This article examines the process of memorializing the legacy of V. I. Surikov (1848– 1916) during the pre-revolutionary and Soviet periods. As a renowned artist, he remained connected to his homeland, significantly influencing the development of artistic life in Siberia. The focus is on the involvement of staff from the Krasnoyarsk City Museum (later known as the Museum of the Yenisei Region) in preserving the artist’s heritage, as well as their activities in 1926, marking the tenth anniversary of his death. The relevance of this study is underscored not only by an interest in the life and work of this eminent artist but also by an analysis of how his remarkable persona shaped historical memory and the cultural-historical potential of the region. Utilizing a wide range of sources, the research encompasses a significant historical period and outlines, in chronological order, a series of initiatives aimed at preserving the memory of this notable figure in his native Krasnoyarsk. The article highlights the close collaboration between the Krasnoyarsk Museum and members of the Surikov family — A. I. Surikov and O. V. Konchalovskaya. The findings conclude that without the active participation of the Museum of the Yenisei Region, preserving the memory of this distinguished local figure would have been impossible. In conclusion, it is noted that the memorialization process unfolded over an extended period, and today, the artist’s name serves as a brand for Krasnoyarsk.
Author’s Identity and Translator’s Identity: A Clash of Positions and Creative Synthesis
Authors: Dzaparova E. B.
Published: September 2024

This article addresses the issues of artistic translation. It evaluates the potential for mutual collaboration between the author and the translator, as well as the conflicts that may arise between them. Various types of artistic translation are analyzed. It is noted that in traditional translation, the creative individuality of the translator is manifested where the author's identity is diminished, resulting in a greater reflection of the translator’s own experiences. This approach inevitably leads to deviations in translation, discrepancies in worldview orientations, and clashes between two idiolects. In works co-created by the original author and the translator, the linguistic and cultural specifics of the translation actors are taken into account, including the recipient as a full-fledged participant in intercultural communication. In self-translation, the clash of the author’s and translator’s mindsets is unavoidable when the socio-cultural realities reflected in the texts of different languages do not align. An authentic text emerges with its own historical, cultural, and literary context. The creator of the text thinks across different linguistic and cultural dimensions, striving to produce a complete work in another language, which consequently transforms not only the plot-compositional structure of the original but also its genre characteristics, ultimately leading to a loss of the writer’s unique artistic style.
Indonesia's G20 Leadership: Navigating National Ambitions on the Global Stage
Authors: Ujang Komarudin  , Syafiuddin Fadlillah
Published: September 2024

In today's interconnected world, nations confront complex economic challenges. The G20 serves as a crucial forum for coordinated action, with member countries taking turns in the annual presidency. Indonesia's stewardship in 2022 was marked by a concerted focus on global economic recovery, especially in the wake of the momentum of COVID-19, and the demonstration of its leadership prowess on the international stage. This study employs qualitative research methods and national interest theory to delve into Indonesia's strategic priorities during its historic first G20 presidency in 2022. Through a meticulous analysis of Indonesia's initiatives, it becomes evident that the presidency not only advanced the interests of the G20 as a whole but also brought significant benefits to Indonesia, the ASEAN region, and developing countries worldwide. This examination underscores Indonesia's adept maneuvering and strategic engagement within the broader global economic landscape.
Strategi Kampanye Partai Amanat Nasional Pada Pemilu Legislatif 2024: Pendekatan Teori Marketing-Mix
Authors: Wiwid
Published: September 2024

This article examines to find out the successful campaign strategy of the National Mandate Party (Partai Amanat Nasional, PAN) in increasing its vote in the 2024 Legislative Election. Methodologically, this article uses qualitative method by applying case study approach. In data gathering, it employs library research by mining data from online news channels. In the data analysis, it utilizes the modern platform of NVivo 14 mainly word frequency query. To measure the campaign strategy of PAN, this article applies four indicators of marketing-mix theory: product, price, place, promotion (4P). The finding reveals that in terms of product, PAN promotes a platform of “helping people” with its past record as the reformist party and supported by the legislative candidates’ background of entrepreneurs and artists-celebrities. Regarding the price, the PAN’s campaign budget spent at least 223 billion IDR with its successful campaigns which conducted by each legislative candidate. PAN prefers to rely on the popularity of President of Joko Widodo and legislative candidates. In the context of place, the strategy of local network and canvassing are based on the creativity of each legislative candidates in attracting voters’ sympathy. The leader tour is conducted by visiting influential public figures. Concerning promotion, the campaign publication of PAN relies on printed mass media, television, and social media while event publication is carried out in various regions across the country. Among those four indicators, the price has the most significant impact which causes to the successful campaign of PAN in the 2024 Simultaneous Election.
New Social Movement on Jokowi’s Impeachment Action in Indonesia
Authors: Nurfebriansyah Ahmad Rifki
Published: September 2024

The elections in Indonesia in 2024 have ended and confirmed the candidate pair Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka as the elected president and vice president to lead Indonesia. One of the controversies in 2024 election that occurred was President Jokowi's abuse of power with the aim of winning certain candidate pairs in the elections. Therefore, some people created a group called Petisi 100 to carry out a social movement, namely the impeachment of Jokowi. This movement can be categorized as New Social Movements (NSMs). This research aims to explore the Jokowi impeachment movement as NSMs which includes what is behind it, who is involved in the pros and cons, how the development process is, what activities mark it, the opportunity structure, mobilization and framing, and what impact it has on political dynamics in Indonesia. The research results show that the movement to impeach Jokowi was carried out due to dissatisfaction with Jokowi who was considered too involved in the 2024 elections. This movement developed through five stages, namely identity formation, escalation, mobilization, polarization, and actor formation. This movement could have an impact on challenges to political parties in channeling their aspirations and the results of the 2024 Election.
Upaya Tiongkok Untuk Menjaga Hubungan Bilateral Dengan Jerman Melalui Diplomasi Panda
Authors: Khairur Rizki  , Tartila Dina , Rizki Kurnia Zulhandayani
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji mengenai peminjaman panda oleh Tiongkok sebagai upaya diplomasi dan citra negaranya. Oleh sebab itu, ketika panda mulai menjadi komoditas yang menguntungkan, Tiongkok mulai meminjamkan panda untuk konservasi di berbagai negara disertai dengan beberapa kesepakatan, salah satunya dengan Jerman. Penggunaan panda sebagai alat diplomasi ke Jerman telah dilakukan Tiongkok sejak tahun 1980 hingga 2017. Pada kurun waktu tersebut, kedua negara telah menghasilkan kesepakatan peminjaman panda yang krusial. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempertanyakan sejauh apa panda dapat menjaga hubungan Tiongkok dan Jerman. Untuk menjelaskan implementasi diplomasi panda Tiongkok di Jerman, penulis menggunakan konsep soft power yang dikemukakan oleh Joseph Nye Jr. dan konsep hubungan bilateral. Berdasarkan konsep soft power, penulis menggunakan tiga indikator, yaitu budaya, institusi politik, dan kebijakan luar negeri. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif, di mana hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa diplomasi panda mampu menjaga hubungan bilateral Tiongkok dan Jerman.
Optimalisasi Modal Sosial: Peran Dasawisma dalam Pembangunan Desa
Authors: Rukmana Syafrin Novayanti Sopia
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji peran dan dampak kelompok Dasawisma dalam pemberdayaan masyarakat dan pengembangan sosial. Dasawisma sebagai gerakan akar rumput telah berperan penting dalam mendorong partisipasi masyarakat dan aksi kolektif. Penelitian ini menganalisis berbagai inisiatif yang dilakukan oleh kelompok-kelompok ini dengan fokus pada strategi mereka dalam mengatasi tantangan sosial ekonomi lokal, termasuk pengentasan kemiskinan, peningkatan kesehatan, dan peningkatan pendidikan. Metode yang digunakan mencakup analisis kualitatif melalui wawancara, diskusi kelompok terarah, dan observasi partisipatif. Temuan penelitian ini menyoroti pentingnya Dasawisma dalam mempromosikan pembangunan berkelanjutan dan meningkatkan kualitas hidup di tingkat masyarakat. Penelitian ini juga menekankan pentingnya dukungan dari pemerintah lokal dan pemangku kepentingan lainnya untuk memperkuat dampak inisiatif Dasawisma. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini memberikan wawasan berharga bagi pembuat kebijakan dan praktisi yang bertujuan memanfaatkan pendekatan berbasis komunitas untuk tujuan pengembangan sosial yang lebih luas.
Decision-Making by Individuals in Conflict of Interest: A Case Study of a Civil Servant who Doubles as the Owner of a Private Sectors in Yogyakarta
Authors: Atmojo Danang Puji , Aoki Haruka
Published: September 2024

This study aims to analyze the conflict of interest experienced by individual employees of government agencies in the Special Region of Yogyakarta who are active in private art institutions. The theoretical framework used in the research includes the concept of conflict of interest and decision-making theory. The research method used is an interpretative phenomenological approach that focuses on describing and interpreting the direct subjective experiences of individuals related to the phenomenon of conflict of interest. Data were obtained through direct interviews with the interviewees, who are former civil servants in a Yogyakarta government agency and owners of private cultural studios. The results show that the Special Fund allocated has had a significant impact on the development of arts and culture in Yogyakarta, but has also resulted in conflict of interest issues among individuals who play multiple roles. The conclusions of the study highlight the importance of clear legal regulations related to conflict of interest as well as the need for a deeper understanding of ethics and public duty for individuals who play a role in both sectors.
Improving children’s self-esteem and perceived social related abilities: the evaluation of a school-based program
Authors: Lemma Patrizia , Zambon Alessio , Borraccino Alberto , Migliaretti Giuseppe , Cavallo Franco
Published: September 2024

Background and Objective: Health education programmes delivered in school settings are often design toenhance child self–esteem or various social skills in order to improve the way that they interact in every daylife. Although these are becoming increasingly frequent, little is known about the real efficacy of many of theavailable programs that claim to be able to positively develop these psychological dimensions. This study,which takes a Public Health approach, examines the effect of a school-based educational programme,designed following the WHO recommendations, in order to favour children’s self-esteem and improveperceived socio-relational competences.Method: To test the effectiveness of this intervention, a non randomized, controlled, prospective study wasset up. All 291 eligible students, aged between 8-10 years, were enrolled. To assess self-esteem andperceived supportive relationship, a well-known and descriptive scales were utilised (MSCS, SPPC, AIR).Results: No difference was found between the experimental and control groups with respect to the children’sself-esteem and perceived socio-relational competences following the intervention, except in the quality of theirrelationships with their teachers, which improved in the experimental group and declined in the control group.Discussion: The educational programme used in our study did not seem to be able to enhance self-esteemin the intervention group, but the methodological instruments used to monitor the change in self-esteemdomonstrated a different rate of change in the more disadvantaged sub-groups of the observed population.
The impact of local government expenditures on local gross regional domestic product per capita in Vietnam
Authors: Ngo Tien Duc , Phung Ha Thu
Published: September 2024

The allocation of funds in the local budget is a matter of concern for the governments and economic scholars. The study examines the influence of local budget expenditures on the GRDP per capita of 63 provinces and municipalities in Vietnam from 2018 to 2022. Regression analysis of panel data reveals that capital expenditure has a positive correlation with local GRDP per capita, whereas current expenditure has a negative correlation with GRDP per capita. Furthermore, the analysis indicates that the percentage of individuals aged 15 and above who are employed and the percentage of urban citizens have an equivalent influence as the GRDP per capita. Conversely, the average age and local Gini coefficient have contrasting effects on GRDP per capita. The author suggests several policy alternatives to assist localities in boosting their GRDP per capita based on the findings of the study model.
Clients prefer collaborative decision-making with veterinarians regardless of appointment type
Authors: Groves Catherine N. H. , Coe Jason B. , Sutherland Katja A. , Bauman Cathy , Grant Lauren E.
Published: September 2024

OBJECTIVE

To determine clients’ preferences for veterinarians’ communication during decision-making in relation to 3 clinical contexts: preventive care, general problem (eg, illness or injury), and urgent appointments.

METHODS

A cross-sectional online questionnaire was distributed by use of snowball sampling to veterinary clients owning a pet. Demographic information was collected, and participants were then randomly assigned to a scenario reflecting one of the following clinical contexts (appointment types): preventive, general problem, or urgent. Discrete choice exercises were used to solicit client preferences for 5 aspects of veterinarians’ communication approach to decision-making with clients in clinical contexts: amount of information, presentation of plan (options or a recommendation), communication of value, nature of client involvement, and communication of financial cost. Relative-preference scores were calculated using hierarchical bayesian modeling.

RESULTS

Responses for 1,614 participants were included in the final analysis. The majority were female, lived in Canada, and were financially stable. Across clinical decision-making contexts, participants preferred to collaborate with the veterinarian, be offered options with a clear recommendation, be informed of present and future costs, and have benefits of any action regarding their pet’s health explained to them. For the general-problem context, participants preferred veterinarians’ communication to focus solely on concerns; in contrast, in preventive care and urgent contexts, participants preferred that communication include both normal findings and concerns.

CONCLUSIONS

Irrespective of clinical decision-making context, participants preferred collaborative decision-making with a veterinarian.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Veterinary professionals should consider, when possible, communication that supports a collaborative approach to decision-making with clients.
Popliteal sinus venipuncture in anurans
Authors: Heniff Ashlyn C. , Minter Larry J. , Balko Julie A. , DeVoe Ryan S.
Published: September 2024

OBJECTIVE

To demonstrate an underutilized, reliable, and technically simple anuran venipuncture technique by use of the popliteal sinus.

ANIMALS

Medium to large (> 30 g) anuran species.

METHODS

The animal is manually restrained using an encircling grip around the pelvic girdle. With the ventrum facing the phlebotomist, the phlebotomist grasps the distal hind limb and gently extends it. If necessary, the medial stifle can be rinsed with sterile water or saline to remove gross debris. Using a caudomedial approach, a 25- to 27-G, 0.5-inch (1.27-cm) needle and attached syringe is advanced toward the stifle at an approximately 45° angle while maintaining negative pressure. If lymphatic fluid or a visibly lymphatic fluid–contaminated blood sample is obtained, the sample is discarded and the attempt is repeated with a new needle and syringe. Collection volume should not exceed 1% of body weight in systemically healthy animals. In compromised animals, a reduction in collection volume should be considered (eg, ≤ 0.5% of body weight). While the phlebotomist may have an ergonomic preference, either hind limb can be used for blood collection.

RESULTS

Popliteal sinus venipuncture in anurans can be safely and easily performed with only manual restraint.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Commonly utilized anuran blood collection techniques include venipuncture of the ventral abdominal vein and lingual venous plexus and cardiocentesis. These techniques can be technically difficult and may pose risks to the patient, particularly if attempted without chemical restraint. Popliteal sinus venipuncture is a reliable, technically simple alternative blood collection technique that can be safely performed in anurans with only manual restraint.
Как отпугнуть клиента и получить прибыль: фильтрация в системе массового обслуживания
Authors: Сурова София Валерьевна , Фурманов Кирилл Константинович
Published: September 2024

We consider a simple exponential queueing system with a finite capacity and heterogeneous customers. Type I customers are patient, they join the queue if the system capacity allows it. Type II customers are impatient, so that they refuse to join the queue if the waiting time is too large (so-called wait-based balking). The system makes profit servicing customers, and the profit depends on the type of the customer. We show that if type II customers bring less profit than type I customers then the administration may, in certain cases, increase profit by slowing down the service (decreasing the service rate). It makes the system unattractive for relatively unprofitable type II customers who stop forming the queue and thus leave the place for more profitable customers who otherwise would not have joined the queue due to capacity restriction.
Северо-Восточный регион Китая: оценка инновационного предпринимательства
Authors: Дань Хун
Published: September 2024

The northeast region of China, consisting of Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces, has faced economic difficulties and recession in recent decades. This study evaluates the status of innovative entrepreneurship in the Northeast region through quantitative analysis of Peking University's Regional Innovative Entrepreneurship Index of China (IRIEC) panel data. It has been established that the level of innovative entrepreneurship in the region as a whole is growing. It is noteworthy that the level of innovative entrepreneurship in Liaoning Province is above the national average, while in the neighboring provinces of the Northeast region — Jilin and Heilongjiang — below average, which reduces the overall region level. The level of innovative entrepreneurship varies across provinces within the region, but it does not show consistency with the level of economic growth.
Determination of feed value of chemically treated sun-dried grape pomace
Authors: Buğdaycı Kadir Emre , Karagöz Derya Merve , Karakaş Oğuz Fatma , Oğuz Mustafa Numan , Çağan Ulusan Esra , Nacak Aykut
Published: September 2024

This study aimed to elucidate the effects of various chemical treatments on the in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) and concomitant feed value of dried grape pomace (DGP). Sun-dried grape pomace, derived from grapes processed in Denizli, Türkiye province was used in the experiment. One control group and three treatment groups were established, each with eight replicates. The first, second and third experimental groups were treated with 1.5% ammonia (NH3), 3% urea (CH4N2O) and 3% sodium hydroxide (3%) (NaOH), respectively. The dry matter content was set at 50% for all groups. The control group received no additional chemicals. All groups were kept in airtight, closed plastic bags at room temperature for one week. Adding NH3 and CH4N2O significantly improved crude protein levels (24.45 and 19.84%, respectively) and in vitro protein degradability (59.84 and 65.69%, respectively) in the experimental groups (p
Construyendo ciudadanías desde la escuela en clave de las bio-geopoéticas del habitar
Authors: Lozano Rodríguez Luz Andrea , Rengifo Rengifo Tobías
Published: September 2024

La relación con la naturaleza cada vez está más mediada por intereses utilitaristas, por tanto, alejados del respeto y el reconocimiento de su trascendentalidad. Esto permea las maneras de ver e interactuar de los estudiantes con la naturaleza. Esta investigación indaga a estudiantes del grado octavo, de aproximadamente 15 años de edad, para que expresen sus maneras de relación con la naturaleza, el habitar la tierra, las percepciones acerca de sus derechos y deberes como seres planetarios, y cómo creen y sienten que pueden ser ciudadanos a pesar, o en virtud, de la misma crisis. Fue necesario generar espacios de discusión a partir de vídeoforos, dilemas planteados, entrevistas a profundidad y grupos focales, dando visibilidad e importancia a la voz de los estudiantes. Se trató de interpretar estos relatos de los estudiantes para facilitar la comprensión de sus formas de habitar, en clave de las biogeopoéticas y comprender esas formas de habitar manifestadas en sus relatos, buscando alternativas formativas que permitan reorientar la formación ciudadana escolar en pro de la apropiación del buen vivir.
The Use of Interactive Techniques, Role-Playing Games, and Dramatization to Increase Linguistic Creativity and Motivation of Students
Authors: Biynazarova Nazgul , Abdimomunova Apal , Dzhilkibaeva Nurizad , Takenova Zhyldyz , Asanova Dinara
Published: September 2024

The study was conducted to identify relevant interactive methods of teaching English. For this purpose, a survey of the level of motivation to language learning was conducted, which included a pedagogical experiment with 46 students of 7 grades of the public school “Taalim”. The results of questionnaire survey of students and observation revealed a qualitative positive growth of linguistic creativity and motivation to learn English, due to the use of role-playing games and theatrical performances in lessons. To investigate the use of interactive techniques in English language teaching and to share experiences with colleagues, a conversation was held with 23 teachers, including undergraduates using these methods. The paper examines the concepts of motivation, play, dramatization, describes the main types and methods of using interactive techniques in teaching. It was determined that games and dramatization play an important role in learning. The use of role-playing games promotes language learning, helps to increase cognitive interest in the subject, while making the learning process less difficult, develops memory and thinking, focuses attention on a particular subject, and motivates students to learn English. Dramatization technologies develop imagination, contribute to the automatic understanding of rhymed language phrases, and the development of the student’s sensory and emotional sphere. The conducted research highlighted the main features of the use of game techniques in the process of teaching English and argued that it is important to introduce games and dramatization into the learning process. Interactive methods imply the interest of students in mastering a foreign language, the desire to perceive a foreign language and learn to speak a foreign language. Linguistic creativity and motivation are enhanced through role-playing and dramatization, enabling children to overcome the language barrier and increase their own self-esteem.
Some issues of unification of the methodological base of forensic expertise
Authors:   PhD. in Law, Head of the Department of Forensic Science Centre of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Abbasov Nail
Published: September 2024

: In the article, some issues of the unification (standardization) of the methodological base of forensic expertise were reviewed, the role and importance of methodology in the improvement and development of forensic expertise was noted, concepts such as methodology, as well as standardization and unification, related to the theory of forensic expertise and forensic expertise were analyzed, their essence and content has been disclosed. The main principles of the formation of expert research methodology: legalism, complexity, systematic construction of methodology, scientific validity, credibility, transformation, thrift, standard, attributed to ethics, the essence of these principles has been analyzed. The set of main elements that make up the structure (the main stages of its implementation) of a typical forensic examination procedure methodology is mentioned. Programming of methods of solving typical issues of forensic expertise, as well as concepts, terms, acceleration of works on standardization of methods, methodologies, technical means, forensic expertise as a whole, as well as its separate types and types the necessity of creating a complex of computerized methodologies based on modern information technologies was shown.
Cybercrime’s Subjective Manifestations
Authors:   Full-time PhD student in Criminal Law and criminology, Musayev Erkin ,   Criminal-enforcement law at the Criminal Law and Criminology Department of Faculty of Law of Baku State University (Azerbaijan)
Published: September 2024

As in any field, there are disadvantages to the development of technology. In the last decades of the twentieth century, as a result of the progressive development of technology, significant changes have been observed in the state and dynamics of crime worldwide. Thus, new crimes have emerged and expanded in the digital and virtual spheres, creating legal threats to people’s lives. These violations, defined as crimes, are in theory “computer crimes”, “computer-related crimes”, “electronic crimes”, “digital crimes”, “high-tech crimes”, “information crimes”, “cybercrime” and so on is called. For this reason, in the article, the criminal composition of cybercrimes was investigated in more detail and the subjective and subjective aspects of acts considered cybercrime according to the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan as a socially dangerous act were studied.