bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
WEEDS WITH MEDICINAL PROPERTIES IN THE VICINITY OF THE CITY OF ORENBURG
Authors: Ivanova Elena , Vasil'eva Tat'yana , Ryabinina Zinaida
Published: February 2025

The purpose of the study is to analyze the species composition of wild weeds with medicinal properties as a ground to assess the resource base of the source of medicines. The material for research was a route-field study of the population of wild weeds in the flora of the Orenburg District of the Orenburg Region. For the study, reference areas for various economic purposes were identified: area № 1 – shelterbelt, № 2 – five-year fallow land, № 3 – agrocenosis, № 4 – field roadsides, № 5 – steppe areas adjacent to agrophytocenoses. As a result, 45 species of weeds with medicinal properties were identified, belonging to two systematic groups: horsetails (1 species) and angiosperms (44 species), of which monocotyledons – 6 species, dicotyledons – 38 species; 42.2 % of the total number of species are included in the state pharmacopoeia and 57.8 % are used in folk and scientific medicine. There are 17 families in total, the number of families with one genus is 10, the rest are 2 or more. The predominant species in terms of number of species are representatives of the families, % of the total number of species: Asteraceae Dumort. (Compositae Giseke) (Asteraceae, Asteraceae) – 31.1; Poaceae Barnh. (Gramineae Juss.) (Poagrass, Grasses – 13.3; Fabaceae Lindl. (Leguminosae Juss., Papilionaceae Giseke) (Leguminaceae, Papilionaceae Giseke) – 8.9. In relation to moisture, the most numerous groups are mesoxerophytes (35.6 % of total number of species) and xerophytes (31.1 % of the total number of species), the smallest is hygromesophytes (2.2 % of the total number of species), which characterizes the zonal nature of the flora. The data obtained as a result of the study require further study, as they show the importance of weeds as a source of valuable medicinal raw materials.
Dyskretny urok surrealizmu w twórczości filmowej Waleriana Borowczyka
Authors: Kwas Paulina
Published: February 2025

Autorka podejmuje kwestię niejednoznaczności i kontrowersji, jakie towarzyszyły recepcji twórczości filmowej Waleriana Borowczyka. Większość filmów Borowczyka, wśród nich również te określane jako „erotyczne”, wymyka się bowiem regułom klasycznego kina, a nawet kina artystycznego, sytuując się - jak twierdzi Kwas – gdzieś na granicy awangardy filmowej, sztuk plastycznych i prowokacyjnego eksperymentu formalno-treściowego. Autorka stawia w tekście hipotezę, wedle której Borowczyk jako reżyser był twórcą prezentującym temperament surrealistyczny. Podążając tym tropem, w dalszej części szkicu Kwas analizuje biograficzne uwikłanie Borowczyka w ruch surrealistyczny oraz wskazuje na pokrewieństwa między światopoglądem nadrealistycznym a postawą twórczą Waleriana Borowczyka. Tekst kończy analityczne omówienie filmu Borowczyka Opowieści niemoralne (1974) z perspektywy elementów światopoglądu i estetyki surrealistycznej.
Obiektywizm subiektywnych pragnień. Transcendencja zmysłowości w „Uczcie Babette” Gabriela Axela
Authors: Frąc Waldemar
Published: February 2025

Tekst podejmuje namysł nad dominującym statusem zmysłowości w kulturze współczesnej i wypływającymi stąd konsekwencjami ideowymi. Uczta Babette Gabriela Axela – ascetyczny formalnie obraz – jest w zewnętrznym ujęciu afirmacją owej zmysłowości, a przy głębszym wejrzeniu sproblematyzowaniem przekonania o jej prymacie: ujawniając fundamentalną rolę zmysłowości w konstruowaniu sensu, jednocześnie wskazuje dla niej wewnętrzne granice. Prawdziwe zmysłowe spełnienie wyznacza limes: próbuje ono transcendować samo siebie. Postawa protagonistów ujawnia także wtórność rozróżnień dobrego i złego smaku. Samo różnicowanie kwestii smaku ma być znaczącym przejawem obiektywistycznej aksjologii. Prowadzi ono w konsekwencji do odrzucenia relatywizmu ufundowanego na subiektywności indywidualnych wrażeń. W filmie wciąż przejawia się sposób myślenia objawiający aksjologiczny obiektywizm: prawdziwa sztuka nie zależy od indywidualnych upodobań czy gustów, przekracza to, co subiektywne, i osiąga wymiar artystycznej doskonałości. Film zdaje się nawiązywać do Uczty Platona, ukazując drogę transcendencji, jaka dokonuje się za pośrednictwem zmysłów. W ten sposób wskazane zostały konsekwencje i ograniczenia relatywizmu, który dziś wydaje się szczególnie istotnym wyznacznikiem kultury.
Table des matières
Authors: Rutkowska Teresa
Published: February 2025

Spis treści w języku francuskim.
Pomiędzy płótnem a ekranem. Śladami Goi w kinie hiszpańskim
Authors: Aleksandrowicz Joanna
Published: February 2025

Artykuł jest próbą syntezy różnych typów inspiracji malarskich w filmie na przykładzie bogatego i zróżnicowanego oddziaływania twórczości Francisco Goi na kino hiszpańskie od okresu niemego po współczesność. Wpływy te podzielić można na trzy rodzaje. Pierwszy z nich to inspiracja samą biografią artysty oraz związaną z nim romantyczną legendą. Drugi krąg reminiscencji polega na wykorzystaniu grafik i obrazów dla oddania charakteru Hiszpanii z przełomu XVIII i XIX wieku w filmach historycznych, niekoniecznie związanych z samą postacią malarza. Trzecie zagadnienie obejmuje inspiracje twórczością wykraczające poza epokę Goi, czerpanie z jego prac i umieszczanie ich w odmiennych, zaskakujących nieraz kontekstach, w których nabierają nowych znaczeń i poświadczają ponadczasowość wizji mistrza. Na podstawie analizy filmów powracających do twórczości Goi można także prześledzić, jak zmieniało się postrzeganie go na kolejnych etapach hiszpańskiej historii i jak - również za pomocą kina - stał się on swoistą ikoną hiszpańskości, pozostając jednocześnie autorem zdumiewająco uniwersalnym.
Elegia dla ruchów kontestacyjnych w obrazach Przepływającego Świata („ukiyo-e”)
Authors: Zając Bartosz
Published: February 2025

Tekst mówi o esteycznych powiązaniach japońskiego kina nowej fali z ikonografią przednowoczesnej Japonii, „obrazami przepływającego świata” (ukiyo-e), pornograficznymi drzeworytami (shunga) i teatrem kabuki. Związki między ukiyo-e i kinem nowej fali autor przedstawił na przykładzie jednego z najbardziej znaczących filmów dekady Buraikan (1970, reż. Masahiro Shinoda, scen. Shuji Terayama). Jego autorzy, opierając się na powinowactwach estetycznych i narracyjnych, odzyskali kulturową ciągłość, która wydawała się bezpowrotnie przerwana w wyniku drugiej wojny światowej i nacjonalistycznej polityki Japonii.
Debata kuchenna. Historia jednego nagrania i jednego zdjęcia
Authors: Giżycki Marcin
Published: February 2025

W 1959 roku wiceprezydent USA Richard Nixon przyleciał do Moskwy, by wziąć udział w otwarciu wystawy amerykańskiej kultury materialnej (American National Exhibition). Atrakcjami ekspozycji były pokazowe wnętrza mieszkalne z pełnym wyposażeniem. Wystawa miała kolosalne znaczenie symboliczne: sygnalizowała odwilż w stosunkach Wschodu i Zachodu, ale też obwieszczała światu, że po latach izolacji Związek Radziecki gotowe jest pokazać swoim obywatelom, jak żyje się w systemie kapitalistycznym. Giżycki pisze o swoistej „bitwie” na ideologiczny przekaz wizualny towarzyszący tym wydarzeniom. O „debacie kuchennej” Nixona i Chruszczowa, o fotografii opublikowanej w radzieckiej „Izwiestii” i o słynnym zdjęciu niejakiego Williama Safire’a.
The Perspectives of School Leaders about the Teacher Competency Evaluation System and the Obstacles to its Application: A Mix-Method Study
Authors:   Kuwait University,  Kuwait, Alsaleh Amal
Published: February 2025

The study explores and evaluates the views of school leaders about the teacher competency evaluation system and the obstacles to its application. The study adopted the descriptive approach by adopting the mixed method in collecting data by applying a questionnaire consisting of (40) items and conducting personal interviews. The participants were (353) leaders working in public education schools in the State of Kuwait, and it also included (16) leaders participating in personal interviews. The results showed a moderate level in leaders’ perspectives regarding the teacher competency evaluation system, as the content of the teacher competency evaluation elements received the highest response of the sample, while the use of the competency evaluation system in school improvement received the least response of the sample. The results of the personal interviews showed that there are obstacles to the application of the teacher's competency evaluation system, which were: the lack of comprehensiveness of the teacher's evaluation system, the shortage in school attendance items, and the lack of disclosure in the results of the teacher's evaluation process. The study recommended a review of the items for evaluating teacher competence, including special items to collate between teacher evaluation and student achievement, and providing training courses for evaluating teacher competence.

Keywords: Teacher evaluation, school leaders, Ministry of Education, Teachers, Mix method study.
The Effect of a Teaching Strategy Based on Combining the 4MAT and Suchman Models in Developing Reflective Thinking and Cognitive Flexibility among Female Students of the Early Childhood Department at Taif University
Authors:   Taif University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Alzahrani Abdulaziz
Published: February 2025

The study aimed to identify the effect of a teaching strategy based on combining the 4MAT and Suchman models in developing reflective thinking and cognitive flexibility among students of the Early Childhood Department at Taif University. The researcher used the semi-experimental approach based on the experimental design of one group with pre-post measurement. The study's sample consisted of 50 students intentionally chosen from the Early Childhood Department at Taif University. To achieve the study's objectives, the reflective thinking scale of Kember and his colleagues, and the cognitive flexibility scale of Dennis and his colleagues were used after confirming its validity and reliability. The results of the study showed that there are statistically significant differences at the level of 0.05 in each of the two dimensions of contemplation and critical reflection from the dimensions of reflective thinking, and there are no statistically significant differences in each of the dimensions of familiar performance and comprehension, and the results of the study revealed that there are statistically significant differences a 0.05 in each of the two dimensions of flexibility The study concluded that there is a statistically significant direct correlation relationship at the level of significance a 0.05 between the variables of reflective thinking and cognitive flexibility. In light of the study's findings, the researcher presented several recommendations. The most significant of these include encouraging educators and faculty members to adopt teaching strategies that foster the development of reflective thinking and cognitive flexibility. Additionally, the researcher recommended that professional development programs for university faculty and general education training initiatives integrate strategies designed to cultivate learners who are capable of reflective thinking and adaptable problem-solving. Such programs should aim to prepare students to shift their thinking and approach challenges from multiple perspectives, ultimately leading to optimal solutions. The researcher also suggested conducting further studies to explore these themes in greater depth.
Keywords: 4MAT Model, Suchman Model, Reflective Thinking, Cognitive Flexibility, Mathematical concepts
الأحاديث التي نص العلماء فيها على خطأ عبـدالـر ازق بن همام الصنعاني في روايته عن معـمر بن ارشد -جمعاً ود ارسة
Authors: jamal Dr. Abdulrahman anis
Published: February 2025

In this research, I have compiled the hadiths that were criticized by the imams and hadith scholars regarding Abdul Razzaq bin Hammam Al-Sana’ani’s narration from his teacher, Ma’mar bin Rashid. The total number of these hadiths is fourteen, some of which contained errors in the chain of narration, such as when a hadith transmitted by someone else is attributed to him, or when the name of one narrator is inserted into another, or when one Companion is mistakenly replaced by another. Some hadiths contained mistakes or lapses in the text itself, such as when a lengthy narration is abbreviated in a way that alters its meaning, or when one word is substituted with another. I have provided the sources of these narrations and mentioned their chains, followed by the comments of the scholars of hadith criticism on them. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds.
Keywords: Abdul Razzaq – Ma’mar – Error – Lapse
الشبه الواردة حول عدالة الصحابة والرد عليها
Authors: Al Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Muhammad
Published: February 2025

We observe in this era a fierce war against Muslims and their pure faith. This attack has varied and expanded, especially with the multiple means of communication and various channels. The criticism from some misguided groups has mainly targeted the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them). As we know, the Companions are the bearers of the Sharia, and attacking them is easier than attacking the Quran and the Sunnah. However, the truth is that attacking them is equivalent to undermining the Sharia, because they are its bearers, as pointed out by the scholar Al-Hafiz Abu Zur’ah. Therefore, we find that the Rafidah and the heretics criticize the bearers of the Prophetic Sunnah. In this research, I have reviewed the objections raised against the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) and responded to them. Most of these objections focus on questioning the justice of the Companions and even misleading them. One of the most dangerous doubts they raise is that the Companions were just, but then apostasized after the death of the Prophet (peace be upon him), citing a narration in Sahih al-Bukhari. I have responded to this deceptive claim. I recommend that research centers focusing on the Sunnah conduct studies and research to gather these doubts, refute them with evidence, and use Islamic, logical, and historical proofs to clarify the facts, combat slanders, and present these issues to the public through various media.
Keywords: Companions- Justice- Doubts.
Exponential stability for higher-order impulsive fractional neutral stochastic integro-delay differential equations with mixed brownian motions and non-local conditions
Authors: Kasinathan Dhanalakshmi , Kasinathan Ramkumar , Kasinathan Ravikumar , Chalishajar Dimplekumar
Published: February 2025

This paper investigates the exponential stability of second-order fractional neutral stochastic integral-delay differential equations (FNSIDDEs) with impulses driven by mixed fractional Brownian motions (fBm). Existence and uniqueness conditions ensure that FNSIDDEs are acquired by formulating a Banach fixed point theorem (BFPT). Novel sufficient conditions have to prove pth moment exponential stability of FNSIDDEs via fBm employing the impulsive-integral inequality. The current study expands and improves on previous findings. Additionally, an example is presented to illustrate the efficiency of the obtained theoretical results.
Duality for robust multi-dimensional vector variational control problem under invexity
Authors: Bagri Ritu , Sachdev Geeta , Agarwal Divya
Published: February 2025

This paper presents a multi-dimensional vector variational control problem wherein constraints are comprised of first order partial derivatives. As the optimization problems may contain uncertainties driven by measurement and manufacturing errors, erroneous information, irregularities, or perturbations, so the parameter’s randomness is assumed to be in the form of an uncertainty set. Firstly, the sufficient efficiency conditions are demonstrated for the problem under consideration. Then, the Wolfe type and Mond Weir type duals of the primal problem have been formulated. As in multi objective optimization models, attainment of efficient or weak efficient is the primary aim, thus the important robust duality theorems viz. weak, strong and strict converse duality theorems have been established under invexity conditions for Wolfe type dual. An example is also provided to illustrate the weak duality theorem. Thereafter, the duality results for Mond Weir type duals have been obtained under weaker invexity assumptions on involved functionals. This work extends the previously studied results on control problems and hence seeks application in diverse fields.
On a robust stability criterion in the Cattaneo–Hristov diffusion equation
Authors: Temoltzi- Ávila Raúl , Temoltzi-Avila Javier
Published: February 2025

The aim of this paper is to establish a robust stability criterion in the Cattaneo– Hristov diffusion equation moving over an interval under the influence of heat sources. The robust stability criterion arises as a generalization of the definition of stability under constant-acting perturbations that is employed in systems of differential equations. The criterion obtained allows to ensure that the solution of the Cattaneo–Hristov diffusion equation and its first partial derivatives with respect to the longitudinal axis and with respect to time can be bounded by a constant whose value is defined a priori. The criterion is illustrated by a numerical example.
The Relationship between the Wheat Market and the Financial Market in Malaysia Using a Dynamic Conditional Correlation Model (DCC-GARCH)
Authors: Ali Al-Anezi Wisam H. , Ali Y. Abdullah Al-Joaani  , Shabeeb Abdulrazaq , Faez Hlail Srayyih  , Faisal Ghazi Faisal
Published: February 2025

The research aims to identify the nature of the dynamic relationship between the returns of the wheat market (RPW) and the returns of the general index of the Malaysia financial market (RISX), and to verify the transmission of shocks and volatility between the returns of both markets during the monthly period from (1/1/2004) to (31/10/2024). Using the Dynamic Conditional Correlation GARCH (DCC-GARCH) model, the results showed an inverse relationship between the returns of both markets, with the correlation sensitivity reaching (–0.08%). This indicates a weak ratio, suggesting that diversifying the portfolio in both markets may increase gains to some extent. The predictive results indicated a positive correlation, which is also weak. As it refers to sensitivity to returns in both markets for dynamic changes that occur over time, there may not be an opportunity to achieve diversification when prices are imbalanced and to achieve returns in these markets. Therefore, the weak correlation between the returns of both markets indicates a decrease in their integration. The research recommended the need to increase the openness of the Malaysian securities market and to enhance its informational efficiency and transparency to increase the capacity and smoothness of the flow of information to and from the financial market.
Ketentuan Pidana Dalam Perjanjian Fidusia Terkait Perlindungan Konsumen Perusaan Pembiyayaan Di Sumatera Selatan
Authors: Sanjaya Eka Wahyu , Djatmiko Sugeng , Khairi Ilman
Published: February 2025

Dari pemeriksaan terhadap pelanggaran perlindungan konsumen yang terkait dengan perjanjian jaminan fidusia, menjadi jelas bahwa sebuah perjanjian, meskipun merupakan dokumen hukum perdata, dapat memiliki komponen pidana. Pasal 62 Undang-Undang Nomor 8 Tahun 1999 tentang Perlindungan Konsumen, khususnya Pasal 18 tentang ketentuan klausula baku, memuat informasi mengenai implikasi pidana dari perjanjian jaminan fidusia. Pasal 35 dan 36 Undang-Undang Nomor 42 Tahun 1999 tentang Jaminan Fidusia merinci lebih lanjut mengenai masalah pidana. Sehubungan dengan komponen pidana ini, Badan Penyelesaian Sengketa Konsumen (BPSK), sebuah organisasi yang dibentuk berdasarkan Undang-Undang Perlindungan Konsumen, bertugas untuk mengawasi pencantuman klausula baku dan memberitahukan kepada jaksa penuntut umum mengenai setiap pelanggaran terhadap ketentuan hukum. Para penyelidik biasanya menghubungkannya dengan kejahatan penggelapan dan pemalsuan dokumen. Berdasarkan latar belakang tersebut, maka perumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah “Bagaimana Hubungan Undang-Undang Jaminan Fidusia dengan Undang-Undang Perlindungan Konsumen?”. “Bagaimana ketentuan pidana pasal 263 dan 372 KUHP dalam perjanjian fidusia ditinjau dari Undang-Undang Perlindungan Konsumen?” tentu saja berkaitan dengan hubungan tersebut. Metodologi penelitian normatif yang dipadukan dengan survei kepustakaan. Rangkuman mengenai hubungan antara hukum konsumen, hukum pidana, dan perjanjian jaminan fidusia disajikan dalam kesimpulan jurnal ini
VARIASI DOSIS MULSA ORGANIK AKASIA DAN KIRINYUH DALAM MENGENDALIKAN GULMA PADA TANAMAN KEDELAI: STUDI KARAKTERISTIK PERTUMBUHAN GULMA
Authors: Ramut Anuar , Yusli Harta Rika , Pani Mario , Maida Maida
Published: February 2025

Keberhasilan pengendalian gulma di pertanaman kedelai, selain di tentukan oleh jenis juga ditentukan dosis mulsa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan jenis dan dosis mulsa organik untuk mengendalikan gulma di pertanaman kedelai. Penelitian di laksanakan pada bulan Agustus sampai Desember 2024, di Desa Lawe Sagu Hulu Kecamatan Lawe Bulan Kabupaten Aceh Tenggara Provinsi Aceh. Jenis mulsa organik yang digunakan adalah: akasia dan kirinyuh, serta dosis yang digunakan adalah: 0; 4,8; 9,6; 14,4 dan 19,2 ton ha-1. Rancangan yang digunakan adalah rancangan acak kelompok bifaktorial dengan 4 ulangan. Peubah yang diamati adalah: persentase pengendalian gulma, persentase penutupan gulma, bobot basah gulma, jumlah spesies gulma dan jumlah populasi gulma. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa jenis mulsa organik akasia dapat meningkatkan persentase pengendalian gulma periode 50 harian. Dosis mulsa organik 4,8 ton ha-1 sudah dapat meningkatkan persentase pengendalian gulma periode 20, 30, 40, dan 50 harian, menurunkan persentase penutupan gulma periode 20, 30, 40, dan 50 harian serta menurukan jumlah populasi gulma periode 20 harian. Dosis 14,4-19,2 ton ha-1 dapat menurunkan bobot basah gulma periode 20, 30,  dan 50 harian dan jumlah spesies gulma periode 20 dan 30 harian. Tidak terdapat interaksi antara jenis dan dosis mulsa organik akasia dan kirinyuh pada pengamatan pertumbuhan gulma apapun.
ADOPSI INOVASI KELOMPOK WANITA TANI (KWT) TERHADAP PROGRAM PEKARANGAN PANGAN LESTARI (P2L)
Authors: Nina  , Kusrini Novira , Suyatno Adi
Published: February 2025

Limited agricultural land and changes in people's lifestyles have forced farmers to seek innovations to increase productivity and food security. The Sustainable Food Yard Program (P2L) is one of the innovations in overcoming problems, but its implementation has not been maximized. This study aims to examine the level of innovation adoption of women's farmer groups towards the Sustainable Food Yard Program (P2L) and identify factors that influence the achievement of innovation adoption. A total of 150 women farmers were selected as research respondents representing the population of women's farmer groups in Sebangki District, Landak Regency, West Kalimantan Province. A quantitative descriptive approach was used to analyze the level of innovation implementation and multiple linear regression methods to determine the factors that influence the success of innovation implementation. The results of the study showed that the level of innovation adoption towards the P2L program was still relatively low, while the factors that significantly influenced the level of innovation adoption were age and experience. Meanwhile, other factors such as education level, training participation, access to resources, and social support showed a positive relationship but did not have a significant influence in the context of this study.
APOPHATIC HORIZON IN CONTEMPORARY ARTISTIC CULTURE (THE PHENOMENON OF «REVERSE PERSPECTIVE» IN THE POETRY OF VALERIY DUDAREV)
Authors:   Russian State University named after. A.N. Kosygin, Dudareva M.A. ,   Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Mitronova A.S. ,   University of World Civilizations named after V.V. Zhirinovsky
Published: February 2025

The object of the article is the phenomenon of apophaticism in modern artistic culture. The subject of the research is the
analysis of apophatisation and digitalisation processes in contemporary poetry. The research material is based on the
early literary essays by Valery Dudarev, a Russian poet and chief editor of magazine “Yunost”, a representative of the
1990’s poetry. The focus of the hermeneutic analysis is a widely known poem “Yellow Fences” set to music by Anatoly
Shamardin, soloist of Leonid Utesov’s band, and further illustrated by a music video clip, as narrated by poetess Nina
Krasnova. The relevance of the undertaken research is accounted for by the growing need to conceptualise the new status
of poetry, classical and modern, in the media space, in particular, to analyse the problem of digital turn in art in ontological and axiological terms, since the latter is leading to massification and desacralisation of the poetic word today. Much
attention is paid to hermeneutic reconstruction of life and death ethos in the poet’s verse, as well as the reverse perspective technique associated with the play of light and colour in the text. This shows the need for cultural, philosophical and
philological analysis of the poetic word contrary to skimming, reading the sense through the tools of modern media environment. In counterbalance to the process of digitalisation which leads to excessive accessibility and massification of
contemporary art, the culture is developing an opposite process of apophaticism of creative activities, which requires
profound literary and culturological reflexion.
Farming and ranching through wildfire: Producers’ critical role in fire risk management and emergency response
Authors: Pinzón Natalia , Galt Ryan E. , Roche Leslie M. , Schohr Tracy , Shobe Brian , Koundinya Vikram , Brimm Katie , Powell Jacob
Published: February 2025

Wildfires increasingly threaten California’s agricultural sector, posing serious risks to farming, ranching, and food systems. We conducted a survey of 505 California farmers and ranchers affected by wildfires between 2017 and 2023. Main findings show that wildfires’ impacts on producers are extensive and range from mild to catastrophic, with both short and long-term repercussions, regardless of their exposure level. Producers play a central role in community emergency wildfire risk response and management by reducing fuel loads, creating defensible space, and leveraging their fire management expertise for themselves and their neighbors. Many producers lack a robust financial safety net, particularly among vulnerable populations, which points to the need to increase access to recovery resources, including insurance and disaster assistance programs. We find an urgent need for policy reforms, improved support, targeted extension programs, and integrated coordination mechanisms. Producers are our overlooked allies in building widespread wildfire resilience. Enhanced collaborative efforts among producers, fire professionals, and agricultural support organizations are thus imperative to co-create and implement strategies that ensure the long-term sustainability and economic viability of California’s agricultural communities.
The regenerating gene (Reg) family genes in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Authors: Takasawa Shin , Uchiyama Tomoko , Takeda Maiko
Published: February 2025

Regenerating gene (Reg) was first isolated in 1988 and proposed to be specifically expressed in rat regenerating pancreatic islets. Since then, many genes homologous to Reg have been discovered in other species, including humans, mice, hamsters, rabbits, sheep, dogs, cats, pigs, giant pandas, chickens, and frogs. Moreover, Reg and its related genes (Reg family genes) have been classified as types I, II, III, and IV. They are closely associated with cell and tissue regeneration, cell proliferation, and anti-apoptosis in various tissues and cells including pancreatic β cells. In particular, focusing on the digestive organs and tissues, there have been reports that they play important roles not only in stomach, colon, liver, and pancreatic duct cancer, but also in intestinal epithelial cells, especially inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). This review describes and discusses the expression of Reg family genes in intestinal epithelial cells of those affected by IBD and the molecular mechanisms underlying this expression.
The Impact of Stokvel and Banking Sector Efficiency: an Econometrics Model using (ARDL) Approach to Cointegration
Authors: Ngcobo Lindiwe
Published: February 2025

Background: Despite playing second fiddle to formal banking institutions, stokvel are community-based savings schemes aimed at improving the lives of low- and middle-income earners.
Aim: The aims are to attempts to capture the relationship between stokvel and banking sector development across its proxy of banking sector efficiency. The aim is to determine the relative attractiveness of the needs of low- and middle households saving with banking sector/financial institutions.
Methods: Using Autoregressive Distributed-lag (ARDL) Bounds Testing Approach using quarterly time series secondary data ranging from 2009Q4 to 2020Q2 collected from the South African Reserve Bank and Old Mutual South Africa.
Results: The Bounds F-tests integration statistics of the combined cointegration test revealed a long-run association between stokvel and banking sector efficiency. Additionally, using the error correction model, a short-run relationship was observed between stokvel savings and banking sector efficiency. The negative and statistically significant coefficient of the error correction model (ECM) also confirmed the prevalence of a causal relationship between stokvel and banking sector efficiency. The standard diagnostics tests confirmed that ARDL results are significant and serially correlated. Stability tests were carried out using the cumulative sum of recursive residuals (CUSUM) and the cumulative sum of the squares of recursive residuals (CUSUMSQ) measures of model stability and the results showed that the models were highly stable over the sample period. Thus, it can be said that including stokvel in the banking system does not help with the development of the banking sector.
Recommendation: A similar study can be conducted with the inclusion of all banks that make up the banking sector and their impact on South Africa’s economic growth.
Correlation between Wages and House Prices: an Analysis of Regional Differences in the Czech Republic
Authors: Crnadak Oskar
Published: February 2025

Background: The real estate market in the Czech Republic exhibits significant differences among regions, especially in terms of the influence of economic factors such as wages on property prices. Wages are one of the key determinants of house prices, but their influence may vary across regions and over time. It is important to further understand the dynamics between wages and house prices at the regional level.
Objective: This study seeks to investigate whether and how the impact of wages on house prices varies among regions and how it changes over time.
Methods: The fixed effects panel regression with interaction terms was used to account for regional and time effects. The model includes lagged house price values to better capture market dynamics over time. Interaction terms between wages and regions allow for the detection of region-specific effects. The Newey-West correction was used to control for heteroskedasticity and autocorrelation.
Results: In some regions, such as Prague, factors other than wages (e.g. lack of supply and high demand) may play a more significant role. The analysis also confirmed that house prices exhibit time inertia, which means that past price developments have an impact on the current market.
Recommendation: It is recommended to focus on promoting affordable housing in regions with high prices and on investment opportunities in emerging regions where wages and house prices are growing more steadily.
Practical relevance: This study provides insights into regional differences in the Czech Republic's housing market. These insights are valuable for regional housing and economic development strategies Policymakers can use this knowledge to better respond to affordable housing challenges.
Originality/value: This study provides an original analysis of the impact of wages on house prices, with an emphasis on regional specificities and time trends, allowing for a deeper understanding of regional dynamics in the housing market in the Czech Republic. This analysis provides useful insights for future research and for practical applications in real estate market and regional policy decision-making.
Comparative Analysis of Financial Flows in the Healthcare Systems of Germany, Austria and Czechia: Opportunities for Savings and Assessing the Tax-Like Nature of Health Insurance Contributions
Authors: Mini Patrick
Published: February 2025

Background: Healthcare and pension expenditures represent significant budgetary commitments in OECD countries, with considerable variation in spending levels influenced by factors such as demographic structures, healthcare system models, and the role of private insurance. Germany, Austria, and Czechia exemplify diverse approaches to universal healthcare, reflecting unique socio-economic and policy contexts.
Objective: This study aims to compare the financial flows and spending efficiencies of healthcare systems in Germany, Austria and Czechia to identify opportunities for savings and policy innovations.
Methods: A comparative analysis of secondary data from OECD reports and academic literature was conducted, examining key metrics such as public and private expenditure, health insurance contributions, and administrative costs.
Results: The analysis reveals that while Germany’s dual public-private insurance system ensures comprehensive coverage, it faces challenges in integrating care services. Austria’s regionally managed system benefits from robust public funding but struggles with administrative complexity. Czechia’s centralised financing model supports equitable access but requires improved resource allocation and efficiency. Across all systems, health insurance contributions exhibit tax-like characteristics, with significant implications for public policy and perception.
Recommendations: Policymakers should consider measures such as integrating care services in Germany, streamlining administrative processes in Austria, and refining fund redistribution mechanisms in Czechia. Leveraging digital health technologies and fostering transparency in healthcare financing are critical for achieving systemic savings and equity.
Practical relevance/social implications: This study highlights the importance of tailored financial reforms to address demographic shifts and rising healthcare costs. Its findings provide actionable insights for policymakers aiming to balance equity and efficiency in healthcare financing while ensuring public trust and sustainability.
Originality/value: By dissecting the healthcare financial flows in Germany, Austria, and Czechia, this study offers a nuanced understanding of their systems' dynamics and identifies opportunities for cross-border learning to inform global healthcare policy reform.
ПРО РЕЗУЛЬТАТИ ВИКОНАННЯ У 2024 РОЦІ НАУКОВИХ ДОСЛІДЖЕНЬ З ПРОБЛЕМ РОЗВИТКУ ОСВІТИ, ЩО ПОТРЕБУЮТЬ НЕВІДКЛАДНОГО РОЗГЛЯДУ
Authors: Zasiekina Tеtiana , Zhurba Kateryna , Drach Iryna , Sydorenko Viktoriia
Published: February 2025

У статті представлено основні результати завершених у 2024 р. чотирьох прикладних наукових досліджень з проблем розвитку освіти, що потребують невідкладного розгляду, обрані переможцями конкурсного відбору в січні 2024 р. Дослідження спрямовувалися на науково-методичне забезпечення функціонування та розвитку національної системи освіти відповідно до цілей і пріоритетів державної освітньої політики, визначених стратегічними і програмними документами.У результаті наукових досліджень отримано вагомі наукові результати, пов’язані з реалізацією змісту профільної середньої освіти академічного спрямування; утвердженням української національної ідентичності в дітей та учнівської молоді; розробленням концепції розвитку відкритої науки для наукових організацій; вивченням новітніх тенденцій на ринку праці та освітніх послуг для прогнозування затребуваних компетентностей в умовах війни та повоєнного відновлення економіки України.
DETERMINING FACTORS OF BANK EMPLOYEES’ PERFORMANCE: A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Authors: Sultana Niger
Published: February 2025

Employee performance is essential for organizational success, particularly in the banking sector, where operational efficiency and service quality are paramount. This study presents a conceptual framework aimed at examining the determinants affecting the performance of bank personnel. The framework, grounded in theoretical underpinnings and empirical research, emphasizes essential components such as individual skills, the work environment, organizational culture, leadership styles, and job satisfaction. The data for this study were obtained from multiple platforms, including the Scopus database, Google Scholar, Research Gate, ABDC database, and Emerald. Furthermore, the framework considers external factors such as technological innovations and regulatory changes that increasingly impact banking operations. This study aims to synthesize these aspects to deliver a comprehensive understanding of the causes of employee performance, providing actionable insights for managers to enhance workforce efficiency and organizational success. The suggested framework creates a foundation for future study and practical application in the dynamic banking industry.
The importance of considering distinct characteristics of color vision in the development of digital interfaces
Authors:   Head of the Digital Product Interfaces Development Department, PJSC Gazprom Neft, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Bazaikina Daria
Published: February 2025

This article examines the significance of considering various aspects of color perception in the process of developing digital interfaces. Color serves as a fundamental element of human vision and perception of the environment; therefore, it is crucial to account for diverse manifestations of color vision, including color blindness, achromatopsia, and tetrachromacy. Attention is given to the impact of design standards on improving user convenience, reducing the likelihood of errors, and decreasing cognitive load. The purpose of this study is to provide recommendations for designing digital product interfaces that accommodate users with various forms of color perception.

To achieve these goals, a review of scientific literature was conducted, methodologies for color adaptation were studied, and the application of simulators for color perception deviations was examined. The focus is placed on color blindness, reduced contrast perception, and changes in visual function occurring with age.

The findings emphasize the need to create interfaces tailored to users with varying characteristics. Key directions include color schemes with contrasting elements, mechanisms for adjusting hues, and visual signals that complement core content. Automated color solutions enable the consideration of users' individual parameters.

A design approach that takes into account the specifics of color perception enhances interaction with interfaces, making them more accessible.

The information presented in this study will be of interest to developers engaged in interface design, software specialists, experts studying cognitive processes, and those working in the field of computer vision. The described methodologies find application in educational and commercial initiatives aimed at promoting inclusivity.
Comparison of Three-Port and Four-Port Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Clinical Intervention Study
Authors: Torun Mehmet
Published: February 2025

Objective: This study compares the outcomes of 3-port and 4-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy, evaluating differences in demographic factors, pain management, operative time, hospital stay, and recovery time.
Methods: Conducted as a retrospective, randomized controlled study, data were gathered from 120 patients who underwent cholecystectomy at Van Başkale State Hospital. Patients were randomized into 3-port (n=60) and 4-port (n=60) groups. Preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis with cefazolin and postoperative pain management with diclofenac sodium were standardized. Variables analyzed included gender, surgical priority, VAS scores at 12 and 24 hours, operative time, hospitalization duration, and days to return to normal activities. Statistical significance was set at p<0.05.
Results: Gender distribution differed significantly between the groups, with a higher percentage of females in the 4-port group (p=0.013). No significant differences were found in surgical priority (p=0.673), 12-hour (p=0.788) and 24-hour (p=0.532) VAS pain scores, operative time (p=0.299), or time to return to normal activity (p=0.279). However, hospital stay was significantly shorter in the 3-port group (p=0.003), suggesting a recovery advantage for this technique.
Conclusion: Both 3-port and 4-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy techniques provide similar postoperative pain relief, operative efficiency, and recovery times. The 3-port technique demonstrated an advantage in reducing hospital stay, which may benefit healthcare resources and patient satisfaction. These findings support the feasibility of using the 3-port technique as a viable alternative to the 4-port approach, especially in settings prioritizing cost efficiency. Further research with larger samples and multicenter designs is needed to confirm these results and explore quality-of-life outcomes in cholecystectomy patients.
Comparison of organic and inorganic hole transport layers in double perovskite material-based solar cell
Authors: K Deepika , Singh Arjun
Published: February 2025

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are in the focus of the photovoltaic industry. Lead-free double perovskite solar cells (DPSCs) have become an essential alternative of lead-based PSCs as a promising photovoltaic material. The double perovskite layer is a remarkable choice as active layer because of intrinsic carrier stability, low exciton binding energy, and low toxicity. Herein, the optimization of a planar DPSC with a multifunctional double perovskite absorber layer, that is, La2NiMnO6 (LNMO), is studied with the organic and inorganic hole transport layers (HTLs) Cu2O and PEDOT:PSS. Our study yields a significant improvement in the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of perovskite solar cells with two types of HTLs. The optimized devices achieved a maximum PCE of 27.84% and 27.38% for Cu2O and PEDOT:PSS, respectively, with corresponding open-circuit voltages of 1.27 and 1.22 V, short-circuit current densities of 28.60 and 28.91 mA/cm2, and fill factors of 76.31% and 77.15%, respectively. These results highlight the potential of these HTLs for enhanced device performance.
Откуда все-таки взялся дьявол? (К вопросу об источниках «Хроники монаха из Сен-Дени»)
Authors: Нуждин О.И.
Published: February 2025

Изучение причин кризиса Французского государства в первой четверти XV века остается одним из приоритетных направлений в отечественной и зарубежной медиевистике. Исследователи обращаются к новым сюжетам, которые позволяют переосмыслить ранее сделанные выводы, скорректировать давно сложившиеся представления о событиях. Примером такого сюжета является история признания герцога Бургундии Жана Бесстрашного своей вины в убийстве брата короля Франции Карла VI — Людовика Орлеанского 23 ноября 1407 года. К числу основных документов по этому вопросу принадлежит «Хроника монаха из Сен-Дени». Данная статья посвящена поиску источника, на основании которого автор «Хроники», Мишель Пинтуэн, описал признание, и определению степени достоверности источника ввиду того, что в дальнейшем сам Жан Бесстрашный отрицал причастность к убийству. Делается вывод, что единственными свидетелями признания были герцоги Людовик Анжуйский и Жан Беррийский, но ни один из них не может считаться информатором Пинтуэна, а сам он не был непосредственным свидетелем. Установлено, что «Хроника» создавалась после 1410 года, и в качестве источника для описания признания Мишель Пинтуэн использовал письмо от 14 июля 1411 года, составленное сыновьями убитого Людовика Орлеанского и основанное на рассказе Жана Беррийского, единственного оставшегося к тому времени в живых свидетеля.

The study of the causes of the crisis of the French state in the first quarter of the 15thcentury remains a major area of medieval studies in Russia and abroad. Researchers turn to new stories, which allow them to reconsider earlier conclusions, to correct long-established ideas about the events. An example of such a plot is the story of the Duke of Burgundy Jean the Fearless confessing his guilt in the murder of the brother of King Charles VI of France, Louis of Orleans on November 23, 1407. The Chronicle of the Monk of Saint-Denysis one of the main documents addressing this issue. This article is devoted to finding the source on the basis of which the author of the Chronicle, Michel Pintoin, described the confession, and determining the degree of reliability of the source in view of the fact that later Jean the Fearless himself denied his involvement in the murder. It is concluded that the only witnesses to the confession were the Dukes Louis of Anjou and Jean of Berry, but neither of them can be considered Pintoin’s informant, and he himself was not a direct witness. It has been established that the Chronicle was written after 1410, and that Michel Pintoin used as his source for the confession a letter dated July 14, 1411, written by the sons of the murdered Louis of Orléans and based on the account of John, Duke of Berry, the only surviving witness.
«Бунт дочерей» как один из аспектов женского движения в 1890-е годы в Великобритании
Authors: Науменкова Е.О.
Published: February 2025

Статья посвящена дискуссии, развернувшейся на страницах британских изданий в конце XIX века и получившей название «бунт дочерей». В статье анализируется данное явление и породившие его причины. К числу последних относятся распространение в обществе либеральных идей, серьезные политические и социально-экономические изменения: миграция мужчин, расширение образования, вовлечение женщин в социальную и политическую жизнь британского общества. Делается вывод, что, с одной стороны, «бунтующие дочери» были реально существовавшим социальным явлением, с другой стороны, представляли собой дискурсивный феномен, активно обсуждаемый на страницах британских газет и журналов в 1894 году. Новизна исследования состоит в том, что данный вопрос ранее не рассматривался в российской историографии.

The article is devoted to the discussion that developed in British publications at the end of the 19th century and was called “The Rebellion of Daughters”. The article analyzes this phenomenon and the causes that gave rise to it. The latter include spreading liberal ideas in society, serious political and socio-economic changes: migration of men, increasing expansion of education, involvement of women in the social and political life of British society. It is concluded that, on the one hand, “the rebellious daughters” were a real social phenomenon, and on the other hand, they represented a discursive phenomenon, actively discussed on the pages of British newspapers and magazines in 1894. The novelty of the study lies in the fact that this issue has not been previously considered in Russian historiography.