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Impact of English Proficiency on Tacit Knowledge Transfer: Role of Mentoring and Communication Skills
Authors: Muhammad Awais Bhatti  , Wael Sh. Basri
Published: August 2024

This study aims to investigate the relationships among English language need, mentoring culture, language acquisition, oral communication skills, and tacit knowledge transfer in the education sector of Saudi Arabia. The objective was to understand how communication dynamics and language proficiency influence the sharing of knowledge among professionals in universities. The study's sample size was 248 participants, drawn from a variety of Saudi Arabian academic institutions. The data was gathered by means of organized surveys that were modified from established measures. To examine the hypothesised relationships, data was analysed using WarpPLS. This included confirmatory component analysis and path analysis. There are notable associations found in the results: Improving tacit knowledge transfer is a positive feedback loop that begins with an English language need and continues through improved language acquisition. Organizational knowledge sharing is amplified by employees' oral communication skills and mentoring culture, which moderate these interactions. This study reveals that knowledge transmission requires language proficiency and supporting organisational cultures. The findings highlight the need of focused language development and mentoring courses for organisational skills and learning settings. Improving communication and building a conducive education organisation culture for information sharing and professional development are practical effects. The findings can inform organisational policies and similar research.
CHARACTERIZATION AND EFFECT OF MICROCAPSULATION ON THE STABILITY OF A BIOPEPTIDE IN AN IN VITRO MODEL
Authors:   Ural State Agrarian University, Tikhonov Sergey L. , Tikhonova Natalia V. ,   Ural State Agrarian University, Chernyshenko Yulia N. ,   Bashkir State Agrarian University, Pestova Inga G. ,   Perm Branch of Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Kulagova Ekaterina P. ,   Scientific and Practical Center of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus for Food
Published: August 2024

One of the ways to prevent the development of oxidative stress is the oral use of bioactive peptides. To ensure the targeted release of biologically active substances in the body, they are microcapsulated. The aim of the research is to characterize, predict, evaluate the antioxidant properties of a biopeptide and study the effect of microcapsulation on its stability in a model of the gastrointestinal tract. The molecular mass distribution of the peptide was evaluated by mass spectrometric method. Identification and characterization of the peptide was carried out using Protein NCBI and ARD databases. The antioxidant activity of the peptide was determined by DPPH, ABTS and FRAP methods. The microencapsulation of the peptide was carried out in a pseudo-boiling layer of 10 % maltodextrin solution. As a result of research, a peptide was isolated from trypsin hydrolysate of cow colostrum, its molecular weight, amino acid sequence, charge, hydrophobicity, isoelectric point, two- and three-dimensional structure were determined. Based on the obtained physicochemical characteristics of the peptide, a hypothesis about its antioxidant properties has been proposed, which has been confirmed in in vitro studies. It is proved that the microcapsulation of the peptide into a protective layer of maltodextrin ensures its stability in the model of the oral cavity and stomach and targeted release in the intestine in vitro.
AGROCLIMATIC RESOURCES FOR THE FORMATION OF THE QUALITY OF SPRING WHEAT GRAIN IN THE REPUBLIC OF BASHKORTOSTAN
Authors:   Bashkir Research Institute of Agriculture of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ismagilov Kamil R. , Karimov Irek K. ,   Bashkir Research Institute of Agriculture of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: August 2024

The results of the study of the dependence of the grain quality of soft spring wheat (Tríticum aestívum L.) on the main agroclimatic resources in the territory of the Republic of Bashkortostan are presented. Field experiments were carried out in different geographical locations of the republic according to the methodology of the State Variety Trial. Laboratory analyses of grain quality were carried out according to the methodology set forth in the State Standards. It has been established that the quality of soft spring wheat grain in the Republic of Bashkortostan largely depends on agroclimatic resources. In recent years, there has been a manifestation of global climate change on the territory of the republic. The amount of gluten in the grain depends to a large extent on the change in the average daily air temperature in June (r = 0.741) and to a slight extent on the average daily temperature in July (r = 0.359). The degree of dependence of gluten content increases significantly with an increase in the sum of air temperatures during the active vegetation of spring wheat (r = 0.812). The dependence of gluten content on the sum of temperatures in June and July is straightforward, and an increase in heat resources during the vegetation period of spring wheat plants by 10 °C contributes to an increase in the gluten content in grain by 0.73 %. Heat resources have a comparatively weak effect on other indicators of wheat grain quality. The correlation coefficient between gluten content and precipitation in July was 0.764. An increase in precipitation in July by 10 mm leads to a decrease in the gluten content in the grain of spring soft wheat by 0.49 %. High moisture availability also leads to the formation of soft spring wheat grain with low vitreousness (r = –0.547) and natural weight (r = –0.521). Moisture resources had a small effect on the gluten deformation index (r = 0.227). Precipitation in June has a weak effect on the quality indicators of spring soft wheat grain. The correlation coefficients between the sum of precipitation in June and the quality indicators were positive and ranged from 0.223 to 0.341
DEVELOPMENT OF BEEKEEPING IN BUZDYAK DISTRICT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BASHKORTOSTAN
Authors:   Bashkir State Agrarian University, Minniakhmetov Irek S. , Shelekhov Dmitry V. ,   Bashkir State Agrarian University
Published: August 2024

The Buzdyaksky district of the Republic of Bashkortostan is part of the Pre-Ural agricultural zone, characterized by favorable soil and climatic conditions for the development of beekeeping. In 2019, there were 2,832 bee families in the district in all categories of farms; in public sector farms – 2,470; 115.1 tons produced; 65.5 tons of honey were sold. Central Russian and Bashkir breeds of bees are bred. They produce buckwheat, sweet clover, meadow, and sunflower honey varieties. One of the large beekeeping farms is Agricultural cooperative Kidash. Since the 30s of the 20th century at the Bashkir State Agrarian University (BSAU) [M.G. Giniyatullin, A.G. Mannapov, R.T. Mannapova, D.T. Shakirov, I.V. Shafikov et al.] and in the Bashkir zonal beekeeping experimental station (A.M. Kovalev, H.A. Tatukov, V.K. Tursukov, etc.) studies were conducted to increase the productivity of bee colonies in apiaries and others
A STUDY INTO THE INSULATION RESOURCE OF A LINEAR ELECTRIC MOTOR (THE CASE OF A GRAIN CLEANING MACHINE)
Authors:   South Ural State Agrarian University, Butorin Vladimir A. , Fefelova Svetlana V. ,   Bashkir State Agrarian University, Tuktarov Marat F. ,   Bashkir State Agrarian University
Published: August 2024

This article presents the results of operational tests of the linear electric motor performance. The study was conducted using grain cleaning machines as an example. The tests formed the basis for determining the effect of loads under various operating modes and of external factors on the insulation state of the linear motor windings. The tests established dependences of the insulation resistance of the electric motor windings on the operating time and environmental factors.
Romantizm’den Postmodernizm’e sanatta doğanın tasviri
Authors: Karakurt Elif
Published: August 2024

Doğa, insanlık tarihi boyunca sanatçıların temel esin kaynaklarının başında gelmiştir. Dünya’nın uğradığı değişimle doğanın uğradığı değişim paralel bir seyir izlemektedir. Doğanın resimlerde nasıl ele alındığı ise dönemlerin çeşitli dinamiklerine bağlıdır. Toplumsal, düşünsel, siyasi, ekonomik tüm olaylar insanın görme biçimlerini etkilemiştir. Doğanın insan hayatında nerede ve nasıl konumlandırıldığı her dönem sanatçıların eserlerinde yansımasını bulmuştur. Bu çalışmada, tarihsel bir gelişim çizgisinde Romantizm’den Postmodernizm’e kadar olan süreçte Batı sanatında doğanın ele alınış biçimlerinde görülen değişim belirli sanat eserleri üzerinden tahlil edilmiştir.
CONTRIBUIÇÕES DO PIBID NA PERSPECTIVA DOS LICENCIADOS EGRESSOS DO MATO GROSSO DO SUL
Authors: BISCARO Adriana de Fátima Vilela , ARANDA Maria Alice de Miranda
Published: August 2024

O artigo apresenta os resultados da pesquisa realizada no Programa de Pós-Graduação da Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD). O objetivo foi analisar as contribuições do Programa Institucional de Bolsas de Iniciação à Docência (PIBID) no estado de Mato Grosso do Sul (MS) para os licenciados egressos, tanto para ingresso quanto para o exercício da docência. Utilizando o método crítico do conhecimento, adotou-se uma abordagem quali-quantitativa por meio de pesquisa documental e de campo, envolvendo a participação de 102 licenciados da UFGD e da Universidade Estadual de Mato Grosso do Sul (UEMS). A análise dos dados foi conduzida por meio de procedimentos da análise de conteúdo. Os resultados revelaram, segundo a perspectiva dos egressos, considerando as categorias temáticas analisadas, que o PIBID tem contribuído significativamente para o estímulo à docência, proporcionando uma formação mais sólida baseada na prática social, além de influenciar positivamente no exercício da docência.
Бібліотечна мережа Подільської православної єпархії другої половини XIX – початку XX ст.
Authors: Соломонова Тетяна
Published: August 2024

The article describes the formation and outlines the importance of the library network of the PodilliaOrthodox Eparchy for the development of librarianship in Podillia in the second half of the XIX and earlyXX century.
Beyond Humanity
Authors: Khan Samina
Published: August 2024

Posthumanism stands as a complex and interdisciplinary intellectual movement that challenges and broadens conventional notions of human identity and existence, particularly in light of advancements in science and technology. It emerged in response to the swift evolution of technology and its profound impact on our understanding of what it means to be human. Embarking on a posthumanist inquiry, this research delves into the rich fabric of Charles Stross’ Singularity Sky (2003), meticulously unraveling the complexities of human transcendence amidst advanced technology. The article's objective is to unveil the nuanced layers of the author's exploration of posthumanist ideas. The analysis explores the dynamic interplay among characters and their technological surroundings, emphasizing moments where the amalgamation of humanity and cutting-edge technology acts as a catalyst for transcendence.
A Transpacific Study of Anorexia Awareness and Popular Culture
Authors: Lui Kylie Chiu Yee
Published: August 2024

This article looks at how the “anorexic condition” gained public awareness through popular culture, specifically in the United States and Hong Kong, and argues that the 1980s saw the beginning of anorexia awareness-raising in the American public, contributed by the untimely death of Karen Carpenter and the rapid expansion of consumerism. It uses racial, feminist, and disability theories to interrogate how their intersections defined and continued to shape anorexia. It examines the paradox that popular culture could be the very same agency that creates both such oppression and the “redemption” of its problematic consequences. This leads to a critical evaluation of the nature of popular culture, its influence on young people and their body image, and its prevailing influence on global society.
Placement of 2 cages using navigation-guided biportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: illustrative case
Authors: Suvithayasiri Siravich , Kim Young-Jin , Liu Yanting , Lee Changik , Vasant Khandge Ashwinkumar , Kim Jin-Sung
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

In recent developments, full endoscopic and unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) spine surgery have emerged to aid the transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) procedure. Yet, both approaches present a challenge due to limited space for cage insertion, potentially leading to complications such as cage subsidence or nonfusion in long-term assessments. Utilizing double cages may mitigate these concerns. This paper presents a unique case in which a patient successfully underwent computed tomography (CT) navigation–guided UBE-TLIF with 2 converging cages, highlighting the potential benefits and feasibility of this innovative approach.

OBSERVATIONS

A 59-year-old female diagnosed with degenerative spondylolisthesis at the L4–5 level underwent a UBE-TLIF. The operation is detailed step by step and supported by illustrative figures and surgical videos. Postsurgery results revealed a significant improvement in the patient’s condition, with the visual analog scale score decreasing from 7 to 3 on the first day, leading to a satisfaction rate of 90% at the last follow-up.

LESSONS

Utilizing endoscopic visualization complemented by contrast medium has substantially elevated the quality of disc preparation. From their observations, the authors affirm that the integration of intraoperative CT navigation systems significantly augments safety and pinpoint accuracy in UBE-TLIF procedures. The strategy of employing 2 converging cages through a unilateral technique stands as a practical solution, potentially optimizing the fusion outcomes of UBE-TLIF surgery.

https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE23512
ADAPTATION OF COTTON VARIETIES TO IRRIGATED AND RAINFED LANDS IN THE SOUTH OF RUSSIA
Authors:   Russian Scientific Research Institute of Land Improvement Problems, Novocherkassk, Russian Federation, Masnyi Roman S. , Yurkova Rita Ye. ,   Russian Scientific Research Institute of Land Improvement Problems, Novocherkassk, Russian Federation, Selitsky Sergei A. ,   Russian Scientific Research Institute of Land Improvement Problems, Novocherkassk, Russian Federation, Khodzhaeva Nina A. ,   Prikumskaya Experimental Breeding Station – North Caucasus Federal Agricultural Research Centre, Budennovsk, Russian Federation, Prokhorova Ivanna V. ,   Prikumskaya Experimental Breeding Station – North Caucasus Federal Agricultural Research Centre, Budennovsk, Russian Federation, Nedotsukova Julia I. ,   Russian Scientific Research Institute of Land Improvement Problems, Novocherkassk, Russian Federation
Published: August 2024

Purpose: adaptation of early-ripening cotton varieties to irrigated and rainfed lands in the south of Russia. Materials and methods. The studies were conducted in 2022–2023. The objects of the studies were the medium-fiber cotton varieties Phoenix and Favorit. Biometric and phenological observations and yield records were carried out. Statistical processing of the obtained data was carried out according to the methodology of B. A. Dospekhov. Results. When cultivating cotton under irrigated conditions, the best biometric and economically valuable indicators were obtained in a medium-dry year in the Phoenix variety during the ripening phase: plant height – 105.4 cm, dry biomass – 7.38 t/ha, raw cotton weight of one boll – 5.45 g, fiber yield – 38.9 %. Research on the cultivation of cotton under rainfed conditions in the Stavropol Territory has shown that the highest height (61 cm) and the number of bolls (7.4 pcs.) were obtained in 2022 in the Phoenix variety. The Favorit variety should be singled out for its economically valuable traits. Conclusions. In Rostov region, when cultivating the Phoenix and Favorit cotton varieties under irrigation, the highest raw cotton yields were obtained in the moderately dry year of 2023 – 16.70 and 13.35 q/ha, respectively, against 8.20 and 4.70 q/ha in the very dry year of 2022. Research in the Stavropol Territory without irrigation showed that the maximum yield was obtained in 2023 when cultivating the Favorit variety – 19.5 q/ha. The Phoenix variety showed the yield lower by 2.2 q/ha in 2022 and in 2023 lower by 1.9 q/ha than the Favorit variety.
WAYS OF FORMING GRAPE BUSHES FOR IRRIGATION ON THE CRIMEAN PENINSULA
Authors:   Russian Scientific Research Institute of Land Improvement Problems, Novocherkassk, Russian Federation, Babichev Alexander N. , Babenko Alexey A. ,   Russian Scientific Research Institute of Land Improvement Problems, Novocherkassk, Russian Federation, Tishchenko Alexander P. ,   Russian Scientific Research Institute of Land Improvement Problems, Novocherkassk, Russian Federation
Published: August 2024

Purpose: selection of ways for grape bush forming for the conditions of the Crimean Peninsula based on the analysis of their use in similar natural and climatic conditions. Discussion. Obtaining high yields of table grape varieties of appropriate quality is possible when meeting all requirements of this crop: optimal nutrition and irrigation regime, high level of agrotechnical measures, selection of planting patterns and methods for a grape bush forming. The overview of scientific and research papers of domestic and foreign scientists on the selection of the optimal number of buds, shoots, fruit vines on a grape bush, ways of forming a grape bush taking into account the climatic conditions of the region of grape cultivation, its varietal characteristics and cultivation technology to obtain a stable high yield of proper quality is provided. The growth and development of grape leaf blades and the occurrence of various physiological and biochemical processes in them were also considered. The volume of annual growth of fruit shoots, the coefficient of fruitfulness of shoots were studied and the various systems of bush management for growing grapes in different weather conditions were considered. Conclusions. The analysis of the results of studies conducted in different years in different agrobiological conditions showed that for grape growing in the conditions of the Crimean Peninsula, the optimal planting scheme is 3.0 × 2.0 m with pruning the length of fruit vines to four buds and a shoot load of 50 thousand pcs./ha. The issues of selecting irrigation modes and methods, which are important factors in obtaining high and stable yields, have been studied little. Therefore, conducting research devoted to studying the effect of irrigation with various methods of forming a grape bush under the conditions of the Crimean Peninsula is relevant.
WATER CONSUMPTION, YIELD AND QUALITY OF ONIONS DEPENDING ON HUMIC FERTILIZER APPLICATION UNDER DRIP IRRIGATION IN SARATOV TRANS-VOLGA REGION
Authors:   Saratov State University of Genetics, Biotechnology and Engineering named after N. I. Vavilov, Saratov, Russian Federation, Pronko Nina A. , Korsakov Konstantin V. ,   Life Force Group, Saratov, Russian Federation, Pronko Victor V. ,   Life Force Group, Saratov, Russian Federation, Korsak Viktor V. ,   Saratov State University of Genetics, Biotechnology and Engineering named after N. I. Vavilov, Saratov, Russian Federation
Published: August 2024

Purpose: to study the features of humic fertilizer impact on water consumption, yield and quality of onions under drip irrigation in the dry-steppe zone of Saratov Trans-Volga region. Materials and methods. Field studies were carried out on dark chestnut soils in 2019–2022. The objects of the study were the zoned Chalcedony variety and fertilizers based on humic acids. Related observations and studies of water consumption, productivity formation and yield quality were carried out using generally accepted methods. Results. Research has shown that when maintaining a drip irrigation regime, which involves watering when soil moisture is reduced to 80 % of the lowest moisture capacity in the 0–30 cm layer, the total water consumption of onions on average over the years of the study amounted to 4102 cub. m/ha, average daily – 31 cub. m/ha. The humic fertilizer application contributed to a more economical use of moisture and irrigation water, as evidenced by a decrease in the water consumption coefficient by 7.1–23.3 %, and the cost of irrigation water to form a unit of marketable output by 15.9–24.0 %. Humic fertilizers also provided a significant yield increase – 4.9–15.31 t/ha (10–31 % higher than the control – without fertilizers). Conclusions: the humic fertilizer application, which have stimulating and adaptogenic features, when growing onions under the arid conditions of the Saratov Trans-Volga region with drip irrigation, is an effective technique that ensures more economical use of water resources and increases the yield of one of the leading vegetable crops – onions.
THE INFLUENCE OF CULTIVATION METHODS ON THE YIELD AND WATER CONSUMPTION OF PEAS IN ROSTOV REGION
Authors:   Federal Rostov Agricultural Research Centre, Rassvet, Russian Federation, Voshedskiy Nikolay N. , Kulygin Vladimir A. ,   Federal Rostov Agricultural Research Centre, Rassvet, Russian Federation
Published: August 2024

Purpose: to identify an effective combination of primary soil tillage methods, fertilizer background, water consumption features at different sowing dates and their influence on the yield of new pea varieties in Rostov region. Materials and methods. The research was carried out in 2022–2023 at the experimental stationary of the scientific center. The following were studied: basic soil tillage methods (plowing, combined, chiseling) (factor A); fertilizer backgrounds: 1) without fertilizers, 2) Р₄₀K₄₀, 3) P₆₀K₆₀, 4) P₈₀K₈₀, 5) N₁₅Р₄₀K₄₀, 6) N₃₀P₈₀K₈₀ (factor B). Sowing was carried out in two stages. Soils are ordinary chernozem. Results. Higher yields were obtained in the variants of the 1st sowing date, regardless of cultivation and fertilizers. The increase was 6.3–6.8 % for the Donets and 6.9–8.4 % for the Amulet varieties, compared with the data for the 2nd term. A decrease in yield was noted with combined and chisel tillage, regardless of the fertilizer background and sowing dates; it was 6.0–6.3 and 5.2–5.3 % for the Donets and Amulet varieties, respectively; 4.9–5.2 and 3.5–4.7 %, compared with plowing (factor A). The highest pea yield according to factor B was provided by the N₃₀P₈₀K₈₀ variant: 3.03 and 2.86 t/ha for the Donets varieties, 2.56 and 2.39 t/ha for the Amulet varieties. The yield increases reached 0.89–0.93 t/ha (44.3–45.2 %) and 0.67–0.71 t/ha (38.3–38.9 %), respectively, compared to the control. The difference in average yield between the P₈₀K₈₀ and N₃₀P₈₀K₈₀ variants did not exceed 0.09–0.13 t/ha for the Donets variety and 0.03–0.06 t/ha for the Amulet variety. Conclusions. The best average yield was obtained in the variant with plowing and N₃₀P₈₀K₈₀ nutrition at the first sowing period in 2023, amounting to 3.72 t/ha for the Donetsk variety and 2.91 t/ha for the Amulet variety. The lowest water consumption coefficient of peas was also noted here – 804 m³/t.
A COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTION TO THE RESOURCE-SAVING PROBLEM WHEN GROWING POTATOES UNDER IRRIGATION USING HYDROSORBENTS
Authors:   All-Russian Research Institute of Irrigated Agriculture – branch of the Federal Scientific Center of Hydraulic Engineering and Land Reclamation named after A. N. Kostyakov, Volgograd, Russian Federation, Tseplyaev Alexey N. , Semenenko Sergey Ya. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of Irrigated Agriculture – branch of the Federal Scientific Center of Hydraulic Engineering and Land Reclamation named after A. N. Kostyakov, Volgograd, Russian Federation, Kupriyanov Andrey A. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of Irrigated Agriculture – branch of the Federal Scientific Center of Hydraulic Engineering and Land Reclamation named after A. N. Kostyakov, Volgograd, Russian Federation
Published: August 2024

Purpose: development and experimental evaluation of resource-saving technology of irrigated potato production using hydrosorbents. Materials and methods. The hypothesis of the research is based on the phenomenon of formation of mini-reservoirs due to absorption of irrigation water by fertilizers dissolved in it by hydrogels, which is directed to the plant roots over a longer period. The supply of hydrogel with fertilizers is provided by a specially designed machine capable of introducing enriched hydrogel below the bottom of the planting furrow and only into the row zone. Results. To reduce the consumption of irrigation water, fertilizers, as well as anthropogenic impact on the soil during cultivation of agricultural crops under irrigation, it is proposed to use hydrogel enriched with fertilizers when growing potatoes. Its ability to absorb moisture in the amount of up to 280 times per 1 g of substance ensures the supply of moisture and nutrient solution to plant roots for a longer period, due to which the consumption of irrigation water and fertilizers is reduced by 1.3–1.4 times compared to standard technologies. Conclusions. A technology for a comprehensive solution to the problem of resource-saving in the cultivation of potatoes under irrigation using hydrosorbents has been developed and experimentally studied. All elements of the technology are interconnected and include the development and use of a potato-planting machine with the introduction of enriched hydrogel and ensuring irrigation rates at the rate of 300 cub. m/ha while maintaining the pre-irrigation threshold of 80% of the lowest moisture capacity. The biological yield under control is 21.6 t/ha, and with the introduction of hydrogel at a dose of 18.2 g/running m and fertilizers in the form of nitroammophoska at a dose of 33.3 g/running m yield of 29.4 t/ha at NSR0.5 = 0.04 was obtained. The marketable yield under control is 19.3 t/ha, and when maintaining the noted doses of enriched hydrogel is 28.9 t/ha. This technique contributed to an increase in yield by 7.8 t/ha (36.1 %), marketable yield – by 9.6 t/ha (49.7 %).
Characteristic Ddepth distribution of crustal earthquakes in Southern Siberia
Authors: Malyutin P. A. , Skorkina A. A. , Vorobieva I. A. , Baranov S. V. , Matochkinaa S. D. , Molokova A. P. , Shebalin P. N.
Published: August 2024

The key parameters of an earthquake are magnitude, epicenter coordinates, and depth. Depth often has a decisive influence on the macroseismic effect of certain earthquakes. In this regard, for example, to assess seismic risk, one should know information on the statistics of earthquake occurrence at certain depths. In this work, catalogs of continental crustal earthquakes in the Southern Siberia are analyzed. The distributions of earthquake depths are approximated by various functions. The Weibull distribution, with a maximum at 8 km, is shown to describe the depth distribution of these crustal earthquakes most accurately. When the western (Altai–Sayan) and eastern (Baikal Rift Zone) parts of the region are considered separately, the Weibull distribution is also preferable. The maximum of the distribution is found to be at 9 km for the Baikal rift zone and at 7 km for the Altai–Sayan zone.
Neotectonic evolution of the Caucasus: recent vertical movements and mechanism of crustal deformation
Authors: Tatarinov V. N. , Kaftan V. I. , Manevich A. I. , Dzeboev B. A. , Dzeranov B. V. , Avdonina A. M. , Losev I. V. , Korol’kovaa A. A.
Published: August 2024

It is generally recognized that the formation of the fold-and-thrust tectonic structures of mobile belts on continents is associated with crushing and narrowing of the Earth’s crust as a result of collision of lithospheric plates. The deformation of the Caucasian lithosphere in the neotectonic time is generally consistent with these ideas. However, the block differentiation of the Caucasian lithosphere introduces specific features in the directivity of modern vertical and horizontal movements. In this paper, we analyze vertical movements of the Caucasus estimated by means of high-precision leveling over more than a century and consider their spatial correlation with tectonics, seismicity, stress-strain state, and geophysical fields. A clear relationship indicating the deep tectonic nature of the long-term uplifting of the Caucasus crust is revealed.
Due to the differentiation of the Arabian plate movement, the territory of the Caucasus is divided into provinces that differ from each other in the pattern of modern movements, in the orientation of faults, and in the stress-strain state. The seismic regime in these provinces also has differences in the number of seismic events and focal mechanisms of the earthquakes. We propose a model of the deformation mechanism of the Greater Caucasus, which takes into account the long-term trend of the Caucasus uplifting in the conditions of general shortening of the Earth’s crust. The results of the analysis are used as a basis for discussion of a probable mechanism of tectonic evolution of the Greater Caucasus in the neotectonic time, which can be used in the assessment of seismic hazard in the North Caucasus.
Magnetic stratigraphy of lower devonian sediments from the island of West Spitsbergen (Frænkelryggen formation)
Authors: Iosifidi А. G. , Salnaya N. V.
Published: August 2024

The collection of paleomagnetic samples of the Lower Devonian Frænkelryggen Formation from the northwest of the island of West Spitsbergen is studied. The main carrier of the natural remanent magnetization of the studied rocks is hematite. Based on the component analysis, the prefolding, bipolar components of the natural remanent magnetization with a positive reversal test are identified. The sequence of the magnetozones of the studied section is compared with the existing world data on the Lower Devonian.
Isolation, physico-chemical characteristics and acute toxicity determination of water-soluble polysaccharide from basidial raw material Ganoderma lucidum
Authors: Khaytmetova S. B. , Turaev A. S. , Khalilova G. A. , Muhitdinov B. I.
Published: August 2024

As a result of the study, branched polysaccharides were isolated from the basidiomycete raw materials of Ganoderma lucidum. It has been established that the isolated fractions contain branched polysaccharides in the form of complexes with melanin. After purification of polysaccharides by ion-exchange chromatography, two fractions were obtained from basidial raw materials: neutral polysaccharides GW-1 with a yield of 25.71% and anionic polysaccharides GW-2, the yield of which was 5.26%, respectively. The physicochemical properties of the obtained samples were studied by IR and UV spectroscopy. The degree of purity of the obtained fractions of branched polysaccharides was established. Using gas chromatography, one-dimensional (13C NMR, 1H NMR) and two-dimensional (COSY, TOCSY, HSQC, HMBC, NOESY) NMR spectroscopy, the composition and molecular structure of the obtained polysaccharide samples were determined. The results showed that the isolated and purified polysaccharides are branched glucans with 1,4,6- and 1,3,6-bonds between glucopyranose units. Pharmacotoxicological studies were carried out on white outbred mice and it was found that the resulting polysaccharides belong to class V, practically non-toxic compounds (LD50 ≥ 2000 mg/kg). Isolated polysaccharides (GW) are promising biologically active components, on the basis of which it is possible to create drugs with hepatoprotective and antitumor activity.
Synthesis of steroid tracers with a oxyme ligation method and use thereof in fluorescent polarisation immunoassay
Authors: Prokhorenko I. A. , Glushchenko D. A. , Gulyak E. L. , Mikhura I. V. , Korshun V. A. , Mukhametova L. I. , Eremin S. А.
Published: August 2024

A method for the synthesis of ketosteroid oxime conjugates with a fluorescein (6-FAM) derivative connected via a short bifunctional aminooxypropyl linker is proposed. The conjugates were used as tracers for fluorescence polarization immunoassay (FPIA) with monoclonal antibodies. Stereoisomers by the oxime group were separated by preparative RP TLC and HPLC and tested in the FPIA method. Binding parameters of of tracers with monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to progesterone were studied. Tracers showed high efficiency in the analysis of steroid hormones, the detection limit of progesterone being lower than that for a previously described analog. The Z-isomer was found to be more sensitive in the FPIA analysis compared to the E-isomer.
Aryliden-imidazolones as fluorogens of NanoLuc protein
Authors: Zaitseva E. R. , Bogdanova Yu. А. , Baleeva N. S. , Smirnov A. Y. , Baranov M. S.
Published: August 2024

We report a series of orto-substituted aryliden-imidazolones and their derivatives containing styrene moiety. These compounds can be used like ligands of NanoLuc protein. Together with NanoLuc this fluorogens can be used for genetically encoded labeling in fluorescence microscopy, as demonstrated by staining HEK293 cells.
Investigating how parental participation shapes the educational attainment of Indian children
Authors: Singh Anushi , Disawala Hansika , Nivarthi Sarangapani , Uravashi
Published: August 2024

Although greater participation from parents is preferred, it does not always translate into better outcomes. Examining the link between parental involvement in the home and academic achievement is the goal of this study. Data were collected from 337 students at Chandigarh University (CU) in India. The researcher gathered the primary dataset from two nations during the academic year. How this study develops the concept of feature aggregation significantly increased the age group of students' prediction accuracy. Compared to students from more distant or indirect profiles of family participation, students from households with aggressive parenting approaches frequently underperformed. Even after the impacts of context or background variables have been considered, parental participation patterns continue to affect learning outcomes at the level of each kid and the school. Schools should consider parental engagement when creating family knowledge and teaching programs since it is crucial for student success. At schools with more open family ideologies, there is less intra school diversity in student academic success.
Investigating the interaction between learners' perceptions and job prospects in systems development
Authors: Singh Jagvir , Singh Anushi , Nadkarni Nitika , Mahalakshmi S.
Published: August 2024

The connection between learners' perspectives and their later job possibilities has grown in the changing world of information technology and systems (ITS) creation. This study explores how individual views of their education in ITS creation and whether these views affect their job possibilities in this sector are interrelated. Three new insights on ITS teaching and research are provided by this study. This study's findings build on earlier research linking attitudes toward system development to outcome expectations and employment opportunities. These findings can be used by ITS instructors to develop stronger hiring tactics and enhance the ITS course. The studies show a link between professional choice and academic major. The results show that students' aspirations for seeking a job as a systems engineer are influenced by perspectives on system creation as well as individual inventiveness in information technology (IIIT). Furthermore, the present study establishes the groundwork for additional investigation into the efficiency and behavior of systems developers in their jobs.
Leveraging TikTok as an educational platform: Insights from Ministries of the Republic of Indonesia
Authors: Mirawati Ira , Karimah Kismiyati El , Priyadharma Subekti Wirabhuana
Published: August 2024

TikTok has become an increasingly popular medium for education, with even governmental institutions utilizing this platform to disseminate educational content. This includes the Republic of Indonesia ministries, with eight ministries having already established TikTok accounts for educational purposes. This study aims to describe how ministries of the Republic of Indonesia are utilizing TikTok for educational purposes, specifically examining the content of messages, language use, video format, and interactions. The research method used is descriptive, by observing the social media content of ministries in the year 2022. The results show there are three types of educational content delivered by these ministries: knowledge and skill enhancement videos, program and event education videos, and minister's activities highlight videos.  The messages are conveyed in a colloquial language that can be understood by the younger generation. The videos are in a vertical format, with some being serious, and presenting educational content, while others follow current trends. The administrator strives to interact with the audience by responding to messages in the comments section.
Analyzing how well an equity-based, inclusive school reform strategy with MTSS integration can improve the math and reading performance of students with IEPs
Authors: Raichura Harshit , Jennifer F. , Pandey Archana , Sharma Deeksha
Published: August 2024

Equity-based investments provide a long-term potential for substantial returns. In the long run, stocks have performed better than a lot of other investing options, including bonds or cash. It's important to keep in mind that past performance does not guarantee future results, and there may be ups and downs in the stock market. The goal of the current research was to determine Would a broad, based on stocks educational transformation paradigm nestled inside an Multi-Tiered System Of Support (MTSS) framework might increase the arithmetic and reading test scores of children with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). According to descriptive data, pupils with IEPs had higher math state test results throughout the implementation period. The scores were strongly and positively predicted by model fidelity of implementation scores. Students with IEPs improved their math scores in implementing schools in faster rate’s compared with their counterparts in comparable educational institutions, according to a subsequent analysis comparing The approach's efficacy in three institutions that used it faithfully enough compared to non-implementing institutions. The findings on inclusivity as well as the steps taken to enable high-fidelity MTSS adoption are discussed.  The consequences were included reform’s approach with the integration go beyond math and reading outcomes, even though this research concentrated exclusively on these areas.
The impact of outdoor activities on adolescents' mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Saxena Sonakshi , Pooja  , Homavazir Zuleika , Dani Tarannum Sarwar
Published: August 2024

Outdoor activities have always been important in determining an individual's physical and mental health, and this is especially true for adolescents. The value of participating in outdoor activities cannot be stressed in the fast-paced, technologically driven world of today when youngsters are often engrossed in screens and lead sedentary lives.With the potential to have significant effects on health and well-being, COVID-19 is changing how people communicate with their surroundings. To evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on teenagers' engagement in outside activities and subjective well-being (SWB), as well as the potential protective benefits of outdoor activity on declining SWB. We conducted a representative survey of young people age 10 to 18 using a panel (n = 624) between April 30 and June 15, 2020. In what way often do people engage in outdoor activities before and during the epidemic. The results of paired t tests showed drops in both engagements in outdoor recreation and SWB. Strong correlations between alterations to outside games (B = 0.44, p <0.001) and nature based activities (B = 0.22, p = 0.017) were found in a regression model looking at relations between changes in SWB ( = 0.42). The SWB of all adolescent environments who engaged in these activities throughout the epidemic showed less of a drop.The results highlight the importance of providing youth with outdoor recreation alternatives during times of crisis and demonstrate that time's crucial function spent outside and playing in nature in boosting teenagers' ability to pressures like the COVID-19 outbreak.
Prediction of Alzheimer’s disease with MRI image segmentation and multi-layered dynamic feed-forward neural network
Authors: Sharma Hemlata , Patel Geetika M. , Chandak Shruti , Malathi H.
Published: August 2024

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a kind of dementia characterized by memory loss in early stages. Damage to the nerve in the brain responsible for learning, reasoning, and remembering (a cognitive function) causes these symptoms. Treatment and patient care are most successful when they follow a timely and exact diagnosis. In this research, a Multi-Layered Dynamic- Feed Forward Neural Network (MLD-FFNN) method is used to analyse Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images to make accurate AD predictions. The approach has three essential components: image preprocessing, image segmentation, and classification. MRI datasets are used in the study to categorize subjects as non-demented, very mildly demented, mildly demented, or moderately demented. The initial step, data preprocessing, improves the quality of MRI images. Histogram equalization was designated as one of the methods discussed. Images' contrast may be improved with the use of technique called histogram equalization. Segmentation of images follows after preprocessing. Here, MRI images must be segmented into informative sections. The Gaussian filter (GF) method is used for image segmentation. When smoothing or filtering images, a method is used. Finally, a MLD-FFNN method is utilized for categorization. The segmented MRI scans are presumably the input for this neural network, which is trained to predict whether or not a patient has AD. This research shows effectiveness for early detection and treatment of AD because of its potential for precise prediction. Based on experimental results, this investigation achieved higher accuracy than other methods. The automated AD classification has the potential to serve as a useful aid for medical professionals in making diagnoses of AD and determining the best course of therapy.
Investigation of the thyroid function in end-stage renal failure disease in a Baquba teaching hospital/Diyala governorate - Iraq
Authors: Challoob Mohammed Sabea
Published: August 2024

Renal failure is the inability of the kidneys to excrete nitrogenous waste products, resulting in their retention in the bloodstream. Several correlations exist between renal and thyroid functions; however, end-stage renal failure is unlikely to be influenced by thyroid hormone function and is connected to a higher prevalence of hypothyroidism. The purpose of this study is to ascertain how thyroid status and renal function relate to renal failure patients. Serum creatinine and urea levels were tested in 50 healthy persons and 100 patients with renal failure illness. The acquired data showed that, in comparison to the control group, the average levels of creatinine and urea were significantly higher. The sick group recorded (122.98 mg/dL and 6.55 mg/dL) and (28.38 mg/dL and 0.75 mg/dL) in comparison to the control group, which has urea and creatinine values within the virtually normal range, respectively. In contrast, TSH levels showed no significant differences and have values within the normal range of TSH values, with 2.33 mIU/L for the experimental group and 2.0 mIU/L for the control group. In contrast, T4 values of the experimental group showed significantly lower levels than the control group, with 83.42 ng/dL compared to 103.77 ng/dL. T3 values, however, showed no significant changes and remained within the normal range of 1.75 to 1.64 nmol/L. In addition, the results demonstrated significant differences in the mean levels of anti-TPO, anti-Tg, and anti-TSHR antibodies. The anti-Tg showed a significant decrease in mean values, which were 28.89 IU/ml and 79.49 IU/ml compared to the control group ranges of 34.41 and 86.68 IU/mL. Finally, anti-TSHR showed a significant increase in the mean, which was 1.24 IU/L compared to 1.18 IU/L in the control group.
Diabetes mellitus patients' mental responses to COVID-19 and its treatment
Authors: Desai Karishma , Ghosal Shreya , Goyal Bhupesh , Pallavi  , Patel Devanshu J.
Published: August 2024

Mental health has taken a particularly hard hit during the COVID-19 epidemic of patients living with chronic diseases, such as diabetes mellitus, TB, and HIV/AIDS. The effects of COVID-19 on the psyches with diabetes mellitus were investigated. One hundred and fifty-seven individuals aged twenty and above with diabetes mellitus participated in this cross-sectional research conducted in a hospital setting. Concerns about contracting COVID-19 were measured using the 17-item Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS17), while concerns about being "overly affected due to diabetes if infected with COVID-19," "worry about people with diabetes being characterized as a risk group," and "worry about not being able to manage diabetes if infected with COVID-19" served as separate benchmarks. Information was gathered using a closed-ended questionnaire. Most of the 157 patients with diabetes who were questioned had type two diabetes mellitus with complications, and COVID-19 found that just 42.7 percent had their symptoms under control. Concern about COVID-19 was moderate to high, anxiety over social isolation was moderate, and anxiety about diabetes was low. About one-third (33.8 percent) of the sample population was concerned about the pandemic. According to logistic regression, there was a strong correlation between age, employment, and the prevalence of other chronic illnesses and how worried persons with diabetes were about the seriousness of a COVID-19 infection. The degree to which participants worried about contracting COVID-19 and their consequent inability to manage their diabetes varies by age group, sex, and employment status. During the epidemic, the overall trend suggests that diabetic patients are worried about their health. Clients' anxiety and emotional tension may be reduced with education and counseling on COVID-19, which addresses some of their issues.
Effects of the brain tumor and its therapy on the physical and mental health of tumor survivors
Authors: Pallavi  , Gohil Jagdish , Desai Karishma , Ghosal Shreya , Roy Abhishek
Published: August 2024

Strong evidence suggests that physical, neurocognitive, and psychological complications are more common in children who have survived brain tumors. The way of existence and health and social health of pediatric brain tumor victims were evaluated in the present investigation. 340 pediatric cancer patients between 9 and 17 were enlisted. 160 of them had survived prior tumors, and 180 had survived pediatric brain tumors. The subject's happiness with their existence, degree of confidence, and symptoms of depression were evaluated. Likewise, 17 kids who had survived pediatric brain tumors were chosen at randomized for an casual conversation. Over seventy percent of children who survived brain tumors did so with noticeable signs of depression. Additionally, research showed a link between lower levels of signs of depression in survivors and higher levels of existence and confidence. Qualitative conversations revealed that the therapy for their brain tumor had an adverse effect on many aspects of life, as usual. The outcomes of the present research fill a gap in previous research by demonstrating that patients with pediatric brain tumors possess worse mental wellness than patients with other pediatric tumors, with worse symptoms of depression, lower self-worth, and a more severely compromised quality of existence. The development and evaluation of feasible therapies with the objective of enhancing mental health and quality of life in children who have survived brain tumors are crucial for clinicians.