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“The earth stands on God’s sea”: stories about the creation of the world from the Angara region recorded by A. A. Makarenko
Authors:   Institute of Philology of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Kuznetsova Vera S.
Published: October 2024

The paper presents new archival texts containing folk stories about the creation of the world. The stories were recorded by A. A. Makarenko on the Angara River in the Kezhemsky volost of the Yenisei district in 1904. These records were not included in the collection “Siberian Folk Calendar in Ethnographic Relation: Eastern Siberia. Yenisei province” published in 1913, remaining outside the attention of the scientific community. The folk stories describe how God created the land from the earth raised from the bottom of the sea by Satan (cf.: S. Thompson. Motif-index of folk-literature: A811. Earth brought up from the bottom of primeval water; A812.1. Devil as Earth Diver). These are the complete versions of cosmogonic narratives, almost as in their authentic fixation. The Angara versions of cosmogonic history were compared with the texts of similar narratives from the European territory of Russia, revealing the connection with the folklore traditions of the Russian North. This connection is due to the peculiarities of the settlement of the Angara region: the lower reaches of the Angara River and its tributaries. According to the research, the original settlers of the Angara region were natives of the Russian North, with the old-time core of the Russian population.
A systematic approach to studying the mythological concept of ichchi: the problem statement
Authors:   North-Eastern Federal University named after M. K. Ammosov, Satanar Marianna T.
Published: October 2024

The paper addresses the problem of studying the concept of ichchi (master spirit) of things, objects, and natural phenomena, representing a significant layer of mythopoetic representations in the Sakha culture. The research materials included both the epic texts of оlonkho and mythological texts, with some of them being introduced into scientific circulation for the first time. The novelty of the research is considering the concept under study as a subsystem of folklore, which adapts and reconstructs itself in response to social and historical realities. Moreover, it is suggested to regard the emerging ichchi of modern times as new products of urban culture. An attempt is made to verify the semantics of mythopoetic views by considering natural science theories and to rationalize the metaphorical language of the epic olonkho. The paper offers a comprehensive definition of ichchi, delving into the prerequisites for its emergence, genesis, and development and exploring the distinctive connection it has with human creative activity. It is stated that the creative individual plays a central role in converting natural elements into human culture, specifically in cultivating nature. In this process, the ichchi of objects, things, and phenomena are also somewhat “cultivated” and transformed into the focal points of an individual’s dual worldview. The author suggests a systematization of the varieties of ichchi based on the juxtapositions of two modes of existence: nature and culture.
Genre features of songs and good wishes in the wedding rituals of the Altai people
Authors:   Institute of Philology of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Oynotkinova Nadezhda R.
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the genre elements present in Altai songs and wedding well-wishes. The relevance is due to the lack of research on the poetics of wedding genres in Altai folklore in modern folklore studies. The novelty is identifying the functions and semantics of wedding songs and good wishes in the wedding rituals of the Altai people. During Altai wedding ceremonies, oral wishes and songs, known as jaŋar, are performed at every wedding stage. The distinctive characteristic of these genres is their strong association with ritual actions. Songs are an integral part of various ceremonies, including matchmaking, weddings, the bride’s procession, braiding, and rituals in the house of the bride’s parents. Good wishes are predominantly sung during the blessing ceremony. In terms of genre pragmatics, wedding songs and good wishes play a role in blessing a young family and honoring the parents of the bride and groom. The functional and semantic feature of wedding songs and good wishes of the Altaians is the affirmation of moral and ethical values and principles of living in society. The objective world of the Altai wedding is filled with symbolic meanings determined by their role in the ritual. The analysis of wedding songs and good wishes revealed the wide range of artistic and stylistic techniques employed in language, encompassing both formal and semantic aspects to convey specific conceptual ideas.
The work on the “Russian Etymological Dictionary”: addenda et corrigenda
Authors:   Institute of Philology of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, Anikin Alexander E.
Published: October 2024

This paper provides some considerations on the work on the “Russian Etymological Dictionary” (RED), which carries forward the tradition set by the “Etymological Dictionary of Russian” compiled by M. Vasmer and the subsequent additions provided by O. N. Trubachev. These are additions and revisions to the previously published second, seventh, ninth, and fourteenth editions of the RED. The publication of these addenda has been temporarily halted as it diverts attention from the work on the upcoming issues of the RED. Moreover, given the extensive volume of scientific literature that serves as source material for RED and its addenda, the task of discerning the most significant information has become increasingly complex. For example, two recent publications by B. O. Oguibénine (2016, 2023) have introduced a plethora of fresh entries and modifications to M. Vasmer’s dictionary, with these revisions primarily based on foreign literature partially beyond the reach of Russian specialists. The point is to demonstrate the most interesting innovations in Slavic etymology within an Indo-European context. The present paper provides some examples of addenda and corrigenda for the RED entries on the lexemes vzdymát’, vórvan’ (fish oil), vóbshina (bran, waste from peeling cereals), vzvod (wave), drái (damp strips of land), vetryúkh (part of the stomach of ruminants), gil’ (nonsense), and others. The paper concludes by introducing three preliminary lexical entries from the forthcoming 19th issue of RED, which is currently in the works. These are three homonymous lexemes of ikrá that can be traced back to a single Proto-Slavic origin.
The role of auxiliary verbs in the composition of the Russian verbal periphrasis (a case study of modern electronic media)
Authors:   Novosibirsk State University, Tszaikhuei Yan
Published: October 2024

The paper explores the definition and typology of periphrastic expressions in both Russian and Romance languages, taking into consideration a range of linguistic criteria. Given its multidimensional nature, periphrasis cannot be specified in terms of subject, resulting in ambiguity in its designation. Most Russian linguists consider periphrasis as a descriptive expression that may be ambiguous but serves to convey the meaning of another expression or word. The verbal periphrasis holds a significant position in language, serving an indispensable function in conveying the meaning of actions. In the Russian language, verbal periphrasis is a binomial compound construction, with its basic model typically involving an auxiliary verb and a verbal or nominal form denoting an action. Within this model, four structures can be identified, including (1) verb + verbal noun, (2) verb + substantive phrase, (3) verb + primitive noun, and (4) verb + infinitive. The auxiliary verb within the verbal periphrasis assumes a functional role while retaining its lexical meaning to some extent. Semantically, ten main types of auxiliary verbs can be identified in verb periphrasis in Russian. These express (1) implementation, (2) phasing and other aspectual values, (3) causativity, (4) conversivity, (5) explication, (6) manifestation, (7) operation, (8) participation, (9) modality, and (10) intensity. The auxiliary verb used in the verbal periphrasis undergoes a process of desemanticization while occasionally preserving a partial semantic significance or acquiring a novel meaning.
Persona and figurative picture of the world in the poetry of Ekaterina oyarskikh in the light of linguistic data
Authors:   Irkutsk State University, Arskaya Yulia A. , Mamedov Akhmed A. ,   Irkutsk State University
Published: October 2024

The research analyzes the poetry of Ekaterina Boyarskikh, a contemporary poet from Irkutsk. The aim is to identify and describe the persona and the figurative picture of the world she creates. The method applied is linguistic data analysis. It is the poetic grammar, vocabulary, and the means of creating imagery that are the focus of the study. Consideration is given to lexical and grammatical features contributing to the creation of a persona and the world around it, such as the substantivization of adjectives and participles and the omission of syntactic subjects, finite verb forms, and primary nominatives. The syntactic specificity of Boyarskikh’s poetry manifests itself when compared to the conventional usage of the structures under investigation that were retrieved from the Russian National Corpus. The frequent use of the linguistic means involved is found to indicate a reflection on the cognized reality. This reflection proves to be an essential linguistic strategy for creating a fictional world. The analysis of comparative tropes unveils the striking parallels between the main images found in Boyarskikh’s poetry and the significant features of her figurative representation of the world. The research identifies nature as a common source of imagery, with natural objects regularly undergoing personification. The persona created by Boyarskikh is found to be strongly connected with the surrounding world being repeatedly cognized, as evidenced by the renunciation of conventional nominations and the search for new nominations of the objects of this world.
Semasiological and onomasiological factors of meta-language commentary generation: determining the grounds for constructing a semantic typology of reflexives
Authors:   Rostov State Transport University, Kravchenko Mikhail A.
Published: October 2024

The study follows the principles of everyday linguistics, a scientific field dedicated to examining language markers of metalanguage reflection. Specifically, it focuses on reflexives, which are text segments that convey explicit or implicit information of a metalanguage nature. Such metalanguage contexts differ significantly in structure, semantics, functionality, stylistics, and other aspects. Of relevance are the criteria for identifying a specific unit for analyzing and terminologically semanticizing reflexives. The analysis of the classifications of reflexives created by Russian linguists reveals that the semantics of reflexives is not limited to the sum of component meanings. The compilation of the semantic typology of reflexives started by defining the parameters of their semantics and identifying two categories. The first category includes the reflexives resulting from meta-linguistic reflection on a “ready-made” linguistic unit, while the second one comprises the reflexives generated through nomination. In terms of semantic theory, two distinct approaches can be observed in the formation of reflexives: semasiological and onomasiological. The semasiological approach suggests that the metalanguage tension arises between a word and its characteristics. The onomasiological approach places the metalanguage tension between the subject-conceptual domain and its designation. The semasiological factor underpins the creation of receptive reflexives, while the onomasiological factor leads to the creation of productive reflexives. The distinctive features of each category of reflexives are delineated by the conceptual dichotomies of “statics/dynamics,” “nonlinearity/linearity,” and “openness/closeness.” The study findings indicate that receptive reflexives possess static, nonlinear, and open attributes, whereas productive reflexives display dynamic, linear, and closed properties.
Cendrars and Dostoyevsky: functions of literary reminiscences
Authors:   University Paris X, Khlopina Oxana Yu.
Published: October 2024

This paper examines the presence of literary reminiscences in the writings of Blaise Cendrars (1887–1961), a French poet of Swiss descent. The biographical factors that shaped the poet’s interest in Russia and the works of F. M. Dostoevsky are presented. This study examines the impact of Dostoevsky’s character, personality, and literary works on the development of Blaise Cendrars’s artistic identity. It is shown that Cendrars’ poetry, novels, and biographical prose demonstrate a continuous conversation with the writings of the Russian author. This conversation is especially noticeable in his description of the urban landscape: Cendrars’s St. Petersburg aligns perfectly with what literary scholars later referred to as the St. Petersburg text in Russian literature. It is worth mentioning the transition from the development of descriptive elements commonly found in the works of the Russian writer to his very characters and images, which undergo a novel interpretation in Cendrars. The analysis discloses the resemblance between little Jeanne of France in “Prose about the Trans-Siberian Express” (1913) and Sonya Marmeladova. The main character in “Moravazhin” (1926) is depicted as a modern Prince Myshkin derived from Dostoevsky’s drafts. A conclusion is drawn that Dostoevsky proved to be a talismanic author for Cendrars. Dostoevsky’s influence was not limited to the text. It was multifaceted, affecting not only the characters, plot lines, and artistic means of depiction but also the creation of a literary biography of Cendrars, with the motif of resurrection and rebirth to eternal life borrowed from Dostoevsky appearing as fundamental.
Biblical discourse in the Middle Eastern prose of S. S. Kondurushkin during the 1900s and early 1910s
Authors:   Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Osovskiy Oleg E. , Dubrovskaya Svetlana A. ,   National Research Mordovia State University
Published: October 2024

The discourse of the Bible plays a prominent role in shaping the narrative of Russian literature in the Middle Eastern context during the turn of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This paper focuses on the Biblical discourse being formed within the Middle Eastern prose of S. S. Kondurushkin from the 1900s to the early 1910s. It is the time spent by the writer in the Middle East that motivated him to capture the essence of daily life in the region through a series of stories published in “Russkoe Bogatstvo” magazine. The Biblical discourse acquires its own artistic specificity in the works of Kondurushkin. In his early prose, the discourse is presented indirectly, partly contextually, helping the reader “recognize” the places described, giving him a sense of the “oldness” of contemporary Middle Eastern landscapes. During the late 1900s and early 1910s, the writer’s strategic use of Biblical discourse in the stories “Moses” and “Descendants of the King of Judah” emerges as a unique artistic undertaking. Kondurushkin incorporates the narratives found in the Old and New Testament, along with the presence of the Biblical chronotope. Equally important is the choice of Biblical characters. Moses plays a central role in “Descendants of the King of Judah,” driving the plot and shaping its development. The characters in the story serve to depict the shift in narrative focus, transitioning from mythological heroism to a more emphasized account of everyday life in the distant past, all set against the backdrop of the Gospel myth.
Optical aberrations in the lyrics of V. Nabokov’s French period
Authors:   University of Tyumen, Rogacheva Natalia A. , Drozdova Anastasiia O. ,   University of Tyumen
Published: October 2024

The paper considers the poems of Vladimir Nabokov from the late 1930s. The lyrics reflect the writer’s experiments with the possibilities of language to convey the subjective experience of the artist. These texts referred to the French period are characterized by objectively “clear” optics. The poems “Oko” (“Oculus”) and “Chto za noch’ s pamyat’yu sluchilos’” (“What happened overnight”) utilize apophatic definitions and interrogative sentences to indicate the possibility of verbalizing the supersensual experience without linguistic constraints. The endeavor to express transcendental sensations through language invokes linguistic creativity and references to other literary works. The aesthetic framework established by Nabokov necessitates a state of reflective silence when perceiving his brilliant poetry, which is distinguished by the verbalization of unrecognized shades, sounds, and odors. Nabokov actualizes the metalinguistics ability of the artistic word to convey the specific sensorial characteristics of poetic inspiration and to possess its own referential memory. The study reveals how Nabokov employs references to his and other works to emphasize the artistic quality of optical aberrations. During the late 1930s, prior to transitioning to English, Nabokov focuses on the sensorial, mnemonic, and language mistakes and neutralizes the boundaries between the discourses, genres, epic, and lyrics. The wide literary context highlights the transgressive and conflict nature of V. Nabokov’s works of the French period. This background encompasses the early poems by Nabokov, works of contemporary émigré poets such as V. Hodasevich, G. Ivanov, G. Adamovich, and classical Russian poetry by A. Pushkin and V. Zhukovsky.
“Anatomical atlas” of the city: the mortal code in the novel “Happy Moscow” by Andrei Platonov
Authors:   Moscow International University, Borisov Boris N.
Published: October 2024

The paper examines the significance of the moral code in shaping the urban image in the novel “Happy Moscow.” The research strategy integrates structural-semiotic analysis of mortal motifs with a historical-genetic approach. The theme of creating a “new human” and “new world” within the framework of Soviet healthcare in the 1930s acquires significance through its physiological aspect. It is projected onto the description of the city. The novel portrays the mythologem of a “city-woman” in two different ways, connected to the imagery of the main character and a girl undergoing anatomical examination. In the last chapters, the anthropomorphic image of a vivacious and balanced city transforms into its dissected corpse. The description of loci employs a set of recurrent motifs from two scenes of the novel. These are a post-mortem of a woman and a surgical operation for removing a ball-shaped blister full of purulence out of a boy’s head. The loci of the city are metaphorically connected to the various parts of the human body, forming an integral component of the expanded metaphor referred to as “a handbook of anatomical charts of the city.” The article’s rationale adheres to a step-by-step examination of several locations, such as a restaurant during the night, a metro system shaft, zhakt premises, Dominikovsky Lane, and the Krestovsky market. The visual representation of Moscow prioritizes mortal code over the physical, culinary, and provincial codes found in the text, resulting in the transformation of signs and their meanings.
Oriental bestiary of Mikhail Shcherbakov
Authors:   Institute of Philology of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Kulikova Elena Yu.
Published: October 2024

The paper presents and comments on the main corpus of oriental bestiary compiled based on the works of Mikhail Shcherbakov. These works incorporate elements of ethnography, mythology, history, legends, beliefs, and literary traditions from both Eastern and Western back-grounds. Shcherbakov’s animal world includes the tiger, the “master of the taiga,” gods and mythological creatures such as Ganesha, a man-god with the head of an elephant, the “fox” Irinari (Inari), and the Egyptian scarab. There are also fantastic mammoths and dragons, the symbol of a prosperous sea voyage, the seagull, and others. In the “Black Series” story, luminaries and comets come to life, transforming in front of the reader with vibrant colors and shapes, altering the existing dimension. The bestiary of Shcherbakov combines multiple worlds and cultures, creating an exotic space where stories, reminiscent of Jack London’s novels, are presented as if they were documentary stories interwoven with oriental folklore, legends, and myths. The Shcherbakov’s “zoological code” reveals a complex fusion of mythological motifs, images, and documentary elements, confirmed in many texts by the role of the “I-narrator.” This narrative technique allows the reader to fully experience the past on an epic scale by presenting a character interacting with animal-gods. Simultaneously, it provides the writer with a means to explore the modern Eastern world, into which the Russian emigrant is deeply immersed.
At the edge of Oikoumene: a Soviet writer about Ancient Egypt
Authors:   Dostoevsky Omsk State University, Krikh Sergey B.
Published: October 2024

The paper analyses the origin of ideas and historical material in the early historical stories authored by Ivan Efremov, the prominent Soviet writer. Also, the influence of the historical dilogy “The Great Arc” on the perception of ancient history in Soviet culture is traced. In general terms, this dilogy can be attributed to historical novels while also considering the specifics of the Stalinist historical novel. Three types of sources have been revealed: prerevolutionary historical research, Soviet historiography, and European colonial discourse. The text analysis indicates that the writer was hardly familiar with the contemporary Soviet historiography of Egypt, which may have caused some criticism of his work by historians. At the same time, Efremov’s ideas were based on the works and translations of Boris Turaev. Thus, the prerevolutionary studies provided a general background, with the European colonial discourse partially overcome but still maintaining the adventurous spirit of the narrative. Overall, Efremov’s image coincided with the Soviet image of ancient Egypt as a slave-holding society. However, the focus of his narrative was not on slavery but on the difference between despotic Egypt and freedom-loving Hellas. The study indicates that the notion of the “Great Arc” served as a unifying thread, connecting these three contradictory paths and symbolizing the intercultural unity and the forthcoming oneness of humanity, thus bridging Efremov’s narratives with Mechnikov’s concepts. These were connected with the values of European culture rather than with Soviet socialist realism.
Towards the intonation design of the so-called unsegmented (thetic) sentences
Authors:   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Dymarsky Mikhail Ya. ,   Institute for Linguistic Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Koposova Mariya R. ,   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia
Published: October 2024

The paper examines the intonation structure of statements such as “Nastupila vesna” (Spring has come), which are traditionally considered to be unsegmented, consist of a single rheme, and are referred to as “thetic” in generative-oriented literature. Such constructions are assumed to contain a zero theme with the meaning of deixis to the immediate environment: they only seem to be unsegmented outwardly. The authors analyzed the material obtained by sampling fragments from the Russian National Corpus from works of Russian classics containing statements of the type under study. Additionally, a search was conducted for the performance of these fragments by professional actors in audiobooks. The analysis conducted through instrumental methods indicated that the primary strategy in the intonation structure of these statements, alongside the rhematic accent on the subject, also referred to as the first intonation construction, involves the upward movement of the main tone on a communicatively neutral predicate. A total of 264 examples were analyzed, with the rise of the main tone on the predicate found in 246, accounting for 93.2 %. This rise is demonstrated to differ significantly from the well-known “automatic” or technical rise, being close or coinciding in its characteristics with the thematic accent known as the third intonational construction. This rise is proposed to be designated as an echo-thematic accent, serving the purpose of compensating for the absence of a materially expressed theme. Further arguments are presented in support of the theory that the predicate acquires the thematic nuance in these sentences.
Architecture of literary ideas The book review: Yakimova L. P. Poetics of Russian literature in semiological illumi-nation. Institute of Philology SB RAS, Novosibirsk, 2022, 298 p.
Authors:   Institute of Russian Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Igosheva Tatyana V. , Nikitin Oleg V. ,   Petrozavodsk State University
Published: October 2024

The book under review examines the issues surrounding the semiological coverage of Russian literature of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The focus is on an innovative approach to studying the artistic system, which combines philological, historical, cultural, and religious syncretism in textual research. The research delves into the examination of figurative-motivic complexes and concepts found in the creative works of V. F. Odoevsky, I. A. Goncharov, A. P. Chekhov, and L. M. Leonov. These include motifs like the “cave,” “tower,” “pyramid,” “pit,” themes of poverty and wealth, the smell of sulfur, parables, and games. The examination of spiritual texts and stories involves identifying significant cultural-historical parallels and exploring philosophical concepts by V. S. Solovyov, K. N. Leontiev, N. A. Berdyaev, and others. The book describes and analyzes the images that have become constants of Russian literature. Hermeneutical research principles are innovatively applied with emphasis on the hidden layers of artistic language. The author explores the anaphoric design in I. A. Goncharov’s novels and the symbolic significance of numbers in L. M. Leonov’s works. Comments are provided on the semiotic connections, such as the parallel between the image of a child and the image of the Mother of God, and insightful analysis of intertextual details is performed. The book introduces the material that will be helpful for studying the problems of the history and theory of literature, especially in terms of text formation.
Comparative affix -DYy and modal-comparative markers derived from this affix (a case study of the Altai language)
Authors:   Institute of Philology of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ozonova Aiiana A. , Tybykova Larisa N. ,   Gorno-Altaisk State University
Published: October 2024

The paper examines the semantics and functioning of the comparative affix -DYy and modal-comparative markers derived from this affix in the Altai language. -DYy is a common marker in comparative constructions indicating a realistic comparison. Originating as a postposition, it frequently appears in various Turkic languages. In the Altai language, the status of this affix is not unambiguous, being commonly categorized as a postposition-affix, case form, or derivational morpheme. It signifies the comparative relationships of similarity between situations or objects. In modern Altai, -DYy is a part of two participle affixes, namely the comparative -GAndYy and -GAdYy denoting possibility or suggestion and a part of the modal particle nemediy (as if). All these markers are found to preserve, to varying degrees, the semantics of comparison carried by the affix -DYy, and then to develop the semantics of modality. The -GAndYy participles form synthetic comparative polypredicative constructions, with the standard of comparison thought of as not actually existing but serving as an ideal or standard for some event. The -GAdYy participles denote the semantics of potential possibility and suggestion. The particle nemediy conveys the modal meaning of seemingness and probability of action. All the markers under consideration can denote seemingness when combined with verbs of perception. The semantics analysis of the markers containing -DYy has revealed the connection between non-real comparison and modality and the development of semantics of appearance, with the possibility being the next stage of semantic development.
Modal-comparative constructions with the semantics of seemingness in the Tuvan language
Authors:   Institute of Philology of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, Shamina Lyudmila A. , Bayyr-ool Aziyana V. ,   Institute of Philology of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Science
Published: October 2024

The paper examines analytical, synthetic, and lexical means of expressing modal-comparative semantics in the Tuvan language. Complex analytical constructions encompass constructions containing the first participial component, modal operators deg ‘as if,’ yshkash ‘as if,’ and the verb bol ‘to be’ in the adverbial form on -(Y)p: boop. Simple synthetic forms include the verb predicate with the affix -ZYg. Lexical means include verbs denoting pretended behavior, also characterized by the meaning of a hypothetical comparison, forming the foundation for the semantics of pretense. Constructions with modal operators deg ‘as if’, yshkash ‘as if,’ and the predicate with the affix -ZYg are used to express a comparison with an imaginary standard (an unreliable comparison). The construction with the word boop and special verbs of pretended behavior are also distinguished by a comparative meaning in their semantics. Analytical and synthetic structures containing modal operators of appearance indicate the inclusion of the perceiving subject’s worldview and personal experiences in linguistic reflection. The meaning of an unreliable comparison is the basis for the formation of the meaning of seemingness. The construction Tv=GAn + yshkash/deg conveys the semantics of seemingness without any additional nuances. Verb forms with the affix -ZYg express the semantics of seemingness based on the speaker’s emotions and imagination. The construction Tv=GAn + boop identifies the object of comparison with the standard and expresses an apparent feigned simulative action.
Comparative constructions with the semantics of equivalence in the Mansi language
Authors:   Institute of Philology of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Koshkareva Natalia B. , Solovar Valentina N. ,   Ob-Ugric Institute of Applied Research and Development
Published: October 2024

Equivalence relations in the Mansi language are represented by two structural and semantic varieties: equative and similative. These varieties indicate the degree of similarity between objects or phenomena in reality, whether complete or incomplete. The difference between these constructions is determined by the specifics of a comparison parameter and how it is expressed, as well as the referential status and denotative nature of comparees. The structure of equative constructions includes a basis of comparison conveyed through parametric names of scalar type. These names describe the level of manifestation of a specific property. Similative constructions involve a comparison parameter representing a complex of undifferentiated qualitative characteristics or implied without receiving explicit expression in the phrase. In this case, the speaker reconstructs the idea of a comparison parameter based on the knowledge of the extralinguistic situation, i.e., the typical properties of objects known to all members of the language community. The distinction between equative and similative constructions also lies in the attributes of the comparees. In equative constructions, comparees typically possess a distinct subject reference, whereas, in similative constructions, an asymmetry of comparees is observed. The standard of comparison may pertain to a conceptual or event reference, and comparees may belong to different denotative classes, among other possibilities. In the Mansi language, special tools are used to express either equativity or similarity. At the same time, there are also undifferentiated means, which, depending on certain conditions, can convey one or another meaning.
Türk Kamu Yönetiminde Elektronik Vatandaş Katılımını Artırmada Dürtme: Yeni Davranışsal İktisat Perspektifinden Öneriler
Authors: Saylam Ayşegül , Özdemiray Sema Müge , Uçar Kocaoğlu Belgin
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışmanın temel amacı; Türk kamu yönetiminde elektronik vatandaş katılımını artırmada yeni davranışsal iktisat alanındaki dürtme teorisinin önemini ortaya koyabilmektir. Bu çerçevede çalışmada öncelikle Türkiye’de vatandaşların e-katılımını etkileyen etmenler sıralanmış, daha sonra ise bu etmenler dikkate alınarak dürtme teorisinin bulguları aracılığıyla katılım sürecinde yapılabilecek iyileştirmelere yönelik öneriler sunulmuştur. Çalışmada yapılan literatür taraması neticesinde “varsayılan seçenek uygulamasından faydalanmak, bireylerin seçim sürecini kolaylaştırmak, kestirmelerden faydalanmak, bugün elde edilen faydaya odaklanmak, kullanılan görsel ve mesajları dikkat çekici kılmak, bilgilendirme yapmak, yaşın karar verme sürecindeki etkisini dikkate almak ve kayıt sürecine yönelik olası endişeleri azaltmak” şeklinde sıralanan önerilerin vatandaşların e-katılımını artırmada faydalı olacağı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Visions of the Earth: Colombian Indigenous Women Learning English from a Gender-Based and Multilingual Perspective
Authors:   Universidad de Caldas, Velásquez-Hoyos Angela , Giraldo-Martinez Zoila Liliana ,   Universidad de Caldas
Published: October 2024

This case study is the result of a pedagogical intervention within the project Visions of the Earth in which 18 Colombian Indigenous women participated. Participants came from diverse Indigenous communities across different regions of Colombia. The project, Visions of the Earth, emerged as an initiative in collaboration with the Colombian Network of Indigenous Women in the Academia (RedColmia) and Universidad de Caldas. The project aimed to strengthen participants’ academic English through a year-long online program. Bi-monthly sessions were conducted by university professors and international guests, exploring visions of the Earth through texts by Indigenous writers who addressed historical exclusion and discrimination faced by Indigenous women in academia. Data were collected through two semi-structured surveys and participants’ artifacts. Despite debates on language erosion, participant perceptions underscore the importance of learning English as an empowering tool. Findings reveal that learning English under an Indigenous women gender-based perspective and multilingual approach is a medium for cultural appreciation, identity redefinition, and a means to share their unique perspectives on the Earth. This study provides insights into the intersection of language development, cultural identity, and academic empowerment for Indigenous communities.
Experiencias Gamificadas en Contextos Académicos Educativos: Un Estudio Sistemático
Authors: Baldrich Kevin , Pérez-García Carmen , Domínguez-Oller Juana Celia , Sánchez-Fortún José Manuel de Amo
Published: October 2024

La alfabetización académica se concibe como el conjunto de herramientas críticas para el análisis y la producción de textos dentro de diversas disciplinas, mientras que la gamificación se presenta como una metodología innovadora enfocada para involucrar a los estudiantes, mejorar la retención de conocimientos y hacer que el proceso de aprendizaje sea más divertido y atractivo. En este sentido, este estudio aborda la intersección de estas dos áreas, a través de un enfoque de investigación sistemática, respaldado por el marco Framework ReSiste-CHS y Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) (Page et al., 2021), se realizó una meticulosa selección de artículos en las bases de datos Web of Science (WOS) y SCOPUS. Se implementaron estrategias de búsqueda optimizadas para asegurar la calidad y relevancia de los datos recabados. Los hallazgos del estudio subrayan el impacto positivo de la gamificación en aspectos clave como la comprensión de los contenidos, la motivación intrínseca y el rendimiento académico, en el que se destaca su eficacia particular en contextos virtuales y en la formación de docentes. A pesar de estos avances, se identificaron desafíos como una posible sobredependencia de los elementos lúdicos, lo que podría desplazar el enfoque del propósito educativo principal. Las conclusiones destacan la importancia de una integración equilibrada, con el objetivo de optimizar el proceso educativo de los estudiantes universitarios.
Psychological well-being of personality
Authors:   National University of Defense of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Aleshchenko Viktor
Published: October 2024

Background. The relevance of the study of the psychological well-being of an individual is due to the need to clarify the content, characteristics and criteria of this phenomenon, as well as to identify a functional model of the psychological well-being of an individual based on the theoretical analysis of the works of scientists and own research. The purpose of the article is to determine the essence, structure and factors of a person's psychological well-being. To find out the nature of the phenomenon of psychological well-being; describe the main criteria of psychological well-being; analyze the characteristics of psychological well-being. Methods. To achieve the goal, such scientific methods were used as: analysis, comparison, substantiation, generalization, systematization of theoretical and practical material on psychological well-being. Results. Considered examines the phenomenon of psychological well-being of an individual as an integrative formation, which manifests itself in the degree of focus on the fulfillment of the main components of positive human functioning, subjectively perceived as satisfaction with oneself and one's life. It has been established that the psychological well-being of an individual is related to his or her value orientations (life goals, life processes, and life efficiency) and vitality. It is shown that psychological well-being is the result of a sense of achievement and success in professional activities, harmony in personal life and attitude towards people. Сonclusions. Psychological well-being and its components help to understand the role of mental health (if we consider health as a component of well-being), its conditions and factors (if we consider a healthy personality) as a mature, authentic and successful self-actualized person in various areas. Psychological well-being is an indicator of a person's state of health, his social and psychological adaptability and efficiency of functioning.
Opportunities and risks in implementing blockchain technology as a system for financing and procurement control in the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Shramko Oleksandr , Ostapenko Oleksandr ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Shynaiev Denys ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Bondarenko Valeriia ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: October 2024

Background. In the context of war and increased inflow of international aid, Ukraine faces serious challenges in the field of defense procurement, where despite critical conditions, significant cases of corruption persist. This jeopardizes not only the efficiency of fund utilization but also the country's reputation in the eyes of all our partners on the international stage who provide us with direct financial assistance. The use of blockchain technology can be a key solution to ensure transparency, optimize fund flow, and reduce corruption by ensuring data immutability and information transparency. The aim of this article is to analyze in detail how the implementation of blockchain can optimize financial flows and procurement control in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and to develop specific and effective recommendations for its efficient use and implementation in conditions of armed conflict. Methods. The study applied methods of analysis and synthesis to assess the impact of blockchain technologies on the transparency of defense procurement in Ukraine. A systematic approach was used to study existing procedures and potential improvements through the implementation of blockchain. Results. The research has found that blockchain can significantly increase transparency and reduce corruption risks in procurement processes within the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Detailed analysis has shown that blockchain integration ensures the immutability of records, open access to transactions, and a consensus mechanism that ensures all network participants agree on the validity of records before they are added to the blockchain. This can greatly impede illegal manipulations. Conclusions. Based on the obtained data, it is recommended to implement blockchain technologies in the sphere of defense procurement. This requires the development of specialized anti-corruption measures and detailed adaptation of existing legislation for full technological integration. This involves creating solutions that take into account the specifics of military processes and ensure the highest level of security, reliability, and transparency. Further research should focus on testing, optimizing, and developing detailed blockchain systems for their effective use and implementation in conditions of military conflict.
METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH TO ASSESSING THE LEVEL OF COMBAT CAPABILITY OF A MILITARY UNIT
Authors:   National Defense University of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Heorhadze O.A. , Piekhota S.Н. ,   National Defense University of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Klyuchak О.М. ,   National Defense University of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Chaikovska O.E. ,   National Defense University of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Kondratiuk S.М. ,   National Defense University of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Chornomaz O.O. ,   The Central Research Institute of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: October 2024

The need to introduce new approaches to increase the level of combat capability of military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is due to the armed aggression of the Russian Federation. This requires a reasonable approach to issues of improving the activities of commanders (commanders, chiefs) and their deputies in order to increase the combat capability of subordinate military units (subunits), which is not possible without the use of appropriate scientific and methodological apparatus. On the basis of scientific and methodical approaches to the evaluation of individual components (indicators) of the combat capability of military organizational structures and the experience of conducting inspections of the combat readiness of military units, the article outlines a methodical approach to assessing the level of combat capability of a military unit. Indicators that have a direct impact on the level of combat capability of a military unit include: "PERSONNEL", which characterizes its level of staffing and their moral and psychological state; "PREPAREDNESS", which characterizes the level of individual training (training of servicemen) and the level of collective training (coherence in the composition of structural units); "WEAPONS", which characterizes the level of provision of the military unit with serviceable regular samples of weapons and military equipment; "SUPPLY", which characterizes the level of provision of the military unit with usable material and technical means. This methodical approach makes it possible to carry out a quantitative assessment of the level of combat capability of a military unit to perform assigned tasks, as well as to identify problematic issues based on its indicators. The results of the conducted research can be practically used during the evaluation of the combat capability of military units, during the development of guiding documents regulating the specified issue, as well as in the course of further research in this direction in scientific institutions.
Identifying and Assessing Sexual Dysfunction: Strategies for Counselors
Authors: Ross Jessica
Published: October 2024

Sexual health is a key component of wellness. It includes functioning, satisfaction, social interaction, and access to care. Due to the high prevalence of sexual dysfunction, many mental health clients are likely experiencing sexual dysfunction. However, sexual dysfunction is often not reported by clients, and mental health professionals are usually not trained to identify or assess it. Given that counselors are agents of wellness and that sexual health is considered integrally connected to overall wellness, it is important that counselors understand the most common sexual dysfunctions and assessment techniques. This article offers conceptualizations and strategies to assist mental health professionals in identifying and assessing sexual health problems.
Legal and Ethical Regulation of Reporting of Secondary Findings
Authors: Moskovkina E. K.
Published: October 2024

In medical literature the notion of secondary findings is defined as randomly discovered features of human health which may af fect their well-being. A large number of secondary findings are occasionally detected and may be disclosed to the patient as a result of the digitalization of healthcare and the development of medical databases. The aim of this paper is to determine the possibility of reporting secondary findings to patients and participants of scientific research, while also establishing a procedure for transferring such data in accordance with the legal requirements and limitations. The article provides an analysis of Russian legislation, and considers doctrinal and ethical approaches to the issue of reporting of secondary findings. The author concludes that the current legislation does not consider the special features of secondary findings, and does not address situations which could arise in the context of scientific research. The author has established that informed consent has an important role in reporting of secondary findings, while the procedure of informing patients and including special sections in the consent should remain at the discretion of the medical or scientific organization or the doctor. In conclusion, the author attempts to formulate proposals to amend the Russian legislation in relation to the issue considered.
Institutional Examples of Applying the SHAPE Appropriate Instructional Practice Guidelines for Higher Education Physical Activity Programs
Authors: Beaudoin Christina M. , Brock Sheri , Harrington Renee N. , Lewis Colleen A. , Olsen Amy
Published: October 2024

This educational brief provides examples of applications of the recently updated Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) Appropriate Instructional Practice Guidelines for Higher Education Physical Activity Programs across several institutions (SHAPE America, 2022). Research has shown that movement and physical activity are essential for managing physical and mental health; therefore, the current low level of physical activity among college students is concerning (American College Health Association, 2024; Rodríguez-Romo et al., 2022). Academic instructional physical activity programs (IPAPs) provide students with quality learning environments that promote and support opportunities for lifelong physical activity and movement. Empowering physical activity instructors with appropriate instructional practices increases the likelihood of positive experiences for both students and instructors. The intent of this brief is to demonstrate how SHAPE IPAP Guidelines are incorporated in universities today. The institutional examples can serve as models to facilitate discussions within other colleges and universities. The information provided will assist program administrators and faculty in developing, better aligning, and supporting their respective IPAP with teaching, administrative, and instructional practices as identified in the SHAPE IPAP Guidelines document.