bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Types of argumentative frames structuring the texts of court decisions
Authors:   North-Caucasus Federal University, Serebriakova S. V. , Suetina O. G. ,   North-Caucasus Federal University
Published: June 2024

One of the relevant aspects of linguocognitive analysis at the present stage is the comprehension of the specifics of judicial argumentation, which is the core of legal judicial discourse. The study of the issues under consideration allows us to describe the ethno-conditioned traditions of argumentation in codified genres of institutional discourse. The court decision, at the same time, stands out as a special object of analysis, which is dictated by its cognitive-discursive specifics. The article examines the types of argumentative frame structures representing dictum and modus functions in the texts of court decisions based on the texts of decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States. The analysis carried out in the course of the study is based on the idea of frame structuring of information, on the idea of the frame as a cognitive model underlying the mental processing of stereotyped situations, a structure that ensures the conventionality of language. The development of a metalanguage for describing argumentative frame slots is determined by the need to interpret argumentative structures of judicial discourse. It is fundamentally important, at the same time, to address the categories of dictum (content) and modus (operational) functions, the distribution of clusters of which embodies judicial discourse. The aspect of subjectivization, which correlates with the concepts of dictum and modus, acquires special importance due to the variability of the deployment of argumentation in the text of the court decision. The description of argumentative frames structuring the texts of court decisions contributes to the differentiation of standards for the implementation of the mode category, reflected in the minds of native speakers as an objective reality, the distortion of which indicates differences in the communicative attitudes of the producer and the recipient. The analysis of the corpus of texts under study, carried out on the basis of the frame approach, made it possible to expand the ideas available in science about the types of argumentative frames that contribute to the interpretation of the texts of court decisions based on the specific metalanguage.
The problem of integration and the formation of Russian-Caucasian socio-cultural unity at the end of the 18th – 20th centuries: a historiographical aspect
Authors:   Kabardino-Balkarian State University named after H.M. Berbekov, Zhurtova A. A. , Kolesnikova M. E. ,   North-Caucasus Federal University, Krinko E. F. ,   Southern Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ponomareva M. A. ,   Southern Federal University
Published: June 2024

The article contains a historiographical review of pre- revolutionary, Soviet and contemporary studies on various aspects of political, legal, economic and socio-cultural integration of the peoples of the North Caucasus into Russia at the end of the 18th – 20th centuries. The authors carry out a historiographical review of pre-revolutionary and Soviet studies, in which the problem of the formation of the Russian-Caucasian socio-cultural unity at the end of the 18th – 20th centuries is studied. The priority of problems in the pre-revolutionary period was determined by military- strategic tasks in the context of active policy of Russia in the Caucasus, the traditional social institutions, life and customs of the highlanders, their relationship with the imperial authorities were studied in order to integrate the region into the Russian socio-political, economic and cultural system and further modernization of North Caucasian societies. The Soviet period of the historiography of the problem is characterized by the dominance of the Marxist-Leninist methodology, the structuring of the main problems of the history of Russian-North Caucasian relations, the appearance of the first generalizing works on the history of the region, terminological searches in the study of the process of joining and development of the region by the Russian Empire. The authors carry out a historiographical review of modern research, in which the problem of the formation of the Russian-Caucasian sociocultural unity at the end of the 18th – 20th centuries is studied. The modern historiography of the integration and modernization processes in the North Caucasus is characterized by methodological pluralism, which opened up new opportunities for interpreting various social processes in the region in the last third of the 18th – early 20th centuries. The formation of new scientific schools of Caucasian studies was distinguished by different approaches to identifying key factors and processes in the history of the region, a number of authors proceeded from the idea of the independence of its development as part of the Russian state.
On some problems of using digital technologies in the process of realizing individual rights and freedoms
Authors:   North-Caucasus Federal University, Chomaev A. A.
Published: June 2024

Introduction. Today, it is impossible to imagine modern society without digital technologies. The introduction of such technologies has also affected the sphere of law, in which digitalization has become the formative legal basis of society. The relevance of thisresearch topic is expressed in the need to identify the main problems of using digital technologies in the process of realizing individual rights and freedoms. Materials and Methods. Based on a critical analysis of the provisions of legislation and various points of view that have developed in the general theory of law and branch sciences, the problems of using digital technologies in the process of realizing individual rights and freedoms have been identified. When writing this article, such general scientific methods as analysis, synthesis, abstraction method and modeling were also used. Analysis. The author highlights such problems as possible discrimination based on digital data about citizens, voluntary use of digital technologies by citizens when interacting with the state. The problem of possible violations of human rights on the Internet when using digital services is revealed. It is indicated that the state must constantly develop technologies that prevent the violation of citizens’ rights in the digital space. The issue of digital competence, skills necessary for the use of electronic administrative services by both citizens themselves and civil servants, employees of organizations that use appropriate technologies in their activities is another problem that needs to be solved. There is a need for new educational technologies and specialties that allow you to form skills for the implementation of individual rights on the Internet. The problem of a theoretical nature is the lack of a unified approach to the definition of basic terms and concepts in the legislation. The opinion is expressed that the regulation of any public relations begins precisely with the development of a single conceptual framework. The author raises the issues of the lack of uniformity of norms in the regulation of procedures for the implementation of citizens’ rights and freedoms using digital technologies and the need to adopt the Digital Code of the Russian Federation. Results. Based on the results of the conducted research, it can be concluded that there is a global need to regulate the legal realization process through the use of digital technologies.
Emigration of Hungarians to Great Britain at the beginning of the 21st century in the context of the migration policy under the V. Orban government
Authors:   Perm Institute of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia, Bobeshko A. V.
Published: June 2024

Introduction. The complex processes taking place in the European Union after Brexit and COVID-19 as well as the outbreak of conflict in Ukraine in 2022 have once again drawn the attention of the academic community and the public to the development problems of Central and Eastern Europe. One of these problems is the migration process taking place in the region and their economic, cultural and political consequences. The V. Orban government pursues a cautious policy of accepting Ukrainian refugees. Such actions are both politically and economically motivated. Materials and Methods. In the process of working on the topic, the author used the publications of Russian and foreign researchers on the Hungarian emigration, as well as historical sources, including statistical materials, documents reflecting the life of the Hungarian community in the UK and journalism. When working on the topic, the theoretical and methodological developments of migrationology in Russia and foreign countries were used. Analysis. The article raises the issue of emigration of Hungarians after the 2008 economic crisis to Great Britain, which, unlike other European Union countries, including Germany and France, pursued a liberal migration policy. The article points out that the economic recovery of the late 1990s and early 21st century slowed down emigration of Hungarians to the EU states. Therefore, it was classified as “belated migration”. The article stresses that the main reason for the emigration of Hungarians to the UK and other European Union states has been the increase in unemployment in the country since 2008 and the falling purchasing power of Hungarians at home. The coming to power of Orban’s government did not contribute to Hungarian emigration, except for a group of liberal intellectuals. The author analyses the gender, educational and regional specifics of Hungarian emigration to the UK. The article pays special attention to the peculiarities of the life of the Hungarian community in the UK, its desire to maintain contacts with the homeland and its national identity. In the conclusion of the article, the author examines the migration policy of the V. Orban government aimed at returning emigrants to the country and reducing potential emigration among Hungarians. Results. The author concludes that the actions of the Orban government did not find support among most Hungarians living in Great Britain. Part of the emigrants returned to their home country concerned about Brexit and influenced by the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic. Most Hungarians are happy with their life in the UK and do not consider returning to Hungary.
Derbent in the history of Zoroastrianism in the Caucasus
Authors:   North-Caucasus Federal University, Kudryavtsev A. А.
Published: June 2024

Introduction. For many centuries, the Caucasus has acted as a bridge, through which there was an intensive exchange not only of economic achievements, but also of the ideology of the highly developed regions of the Mediterranean, Minor and Central Asia. Materials and Methods. The research was conducted on the basis of interdisciplinary approaches and generally accepted historical methods. For the first time in Russian and foreign historiography, a study was conducted based on the analysis of ancient and medieval Greco-Roman, Armenian, Albanian, Georgian and Derbent authors, materials of Persian epigraphy and data from archaeological excavations conducted by the author in Derbent in 1970–1995. Analysis. In the III–V centuries AD, the Caucasus became the scene of a fierce confrontation between Rome and Sasanian Iran for the possession of this very important geopolitical region, in the history of which the Caucasian passages played a special role, and the most important of them was Derbent. By the 5th century A. D., the local elite and the population of Armenia, Caucasian Albania, and Georgia were already largely Christianized and oriented towards Christian Byzantium. The attempts of the Sassanids to plant Zoroastrianism here, which was the state religion of Iran, led to a number of major anti-Iranian uprisings of the peoples of the Caucasus against the «teachings of magicians», the success of which largely depended on the orientation of the Derbent rulers who controlled the Derbent Passage – the main «Gate» of the Caucasus. The Christian rulers of Armenia, Caucasian Albania, and Georgia, who led anti-Iranian uprisings in the Caucasus in the second half of the fifth century A. D., managed to extend their power to Derbent and attracted nomadic tribes of Southeastern Europe and North Caucasian highlanders to fight the Persians. The anti-Sasanian demonstrations in the Caucasus, under the banner of the struggle against Zoroastrianism, were most closely connected with Derbent. Results. Derbent in the VI century turned not only into a powerful fortification complex, but also into a developed early medieval city with a multi-ethnic population, mainly professing Christianity, while representatives of the Persian nobility, garrison and administration were Zoroastrians.
Phenomenon of abrechestvo in the North Caucasus as a form of social protest in the late 19th – early 20th centuries
Authors:   Pyatigorsk State University, Mutushev I. A.
Published: June 2024

Introduction. The article examines the features of the abrek movement in the North Caucasus in the second half of the 19th century, which is interpreted as one of the forms of social protest. The author casts doubt on the scientific perspective of attempts to determine the beginning of the abrek practice in the region. At the same time, the hypothesis about its origin and connection with the custom of blood feud is supported. Materials and Methods. The author shows how the ideology of abrechestvo changed depending on the socio-political and economic situation in the North Caucasian region, and emphasizes the ambiguity of the perception by the local population of people who took the path of robbery. The study is based on the analysis of texts by domestic and foreign Caucasian scholars and materials obtained from the archival funds of the Central State Archive of the North Ossetia-Alania. Retrospective, illustrative and personal biographical methods were used as methods of historical and political research. Analysis. The author of the article draws attention to the ambiguous perception of the phenomenon of abrechestvo and the attitude towards it by various social strata of the population of the North Caucasus, as well as the discord in its assessment by Caucasian scholars who occupied various socio-political positions. In the eyes of the poor, the doomed were defenders of justice, while for the official authorities and local elites they were bandits and criminals. Abreks are assessed by Russian revolutionaries (E. Eshba, A. Sheripov), who shared the ideals of Marxist teaching and defined abreks as fighters against oppression and defenders of the social lower classes of society. The author also examines the image of the «noble robber» in folklore, where the abrek is endowed with the most revered traits by the general public - generosity, courage, selflessness. However, for the most part, real abreks did not always correspond to the qualities that were attributed to them. Often, the arbitrariness of the robbers forced people to get rid of them, including helping the official authorities track down and eliminate abreks. Results. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that as a result of a fundamental change in the socio-political, economic and cultural paradigm in the North Caucasus, there are noticeable transformations in the practiced protest forms used by the population defending their right to identity. In the historical period under review, the abreks acted as defenders of «traditional values», sought to prevent the introduction of elements of capitalist modernization into everyday life, a certain part of the mountain society, the least prepared to accept the changes that were taking place.
Prosopography Database of the Great Patriotic War Military Servicemen (based on the Memory book of Yashul District of the Republic of Kalmykia)
Authors:   Kalmyk Scientific Center of the RAS, Vorobyova V. N.
Published: June 2024

Introduction. The paper deals with statistical analysis of the database of the Great Patriotic War military servicemen conscripted in the Yashul District of the Republic of Kalmykia. Materials and Methods. The database was compiled on the base of Memory book of Yashul District of the Republic of Kalmykia which contains annotated lists of 2 051 Red Army military servicemen from the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945 largely conscripted in the Kalmyk ASSR. The paper aims to compile the prosopography database of the Great Patriotic War military servicemen in 1941– 1945 on materials of Memory book of Yashul District of the Republic of Kalmykia as a sample of regional Memory book. Analysis. The analysis was carried out by place of birth and conscription, military rank, awards, place and date of service and type of losses. The work shows that the main part of losses regards to MIAs (missing in action) of 1942–1943 in military associations of southern direction. Results. The analysis shows that the Memory book contains valuable data on servicemen conscripted in the Kalmyk ASSR which will assess the contribution of the residents of the Yashkul district of the Republic of Kalmykia to the victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945.
Problems of legal construction and practice of implementation of the norms of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation on the protection of individual rights in criminal proceedings
Authors:   North-Caucasus Federal University, Gontar S. N. , Tretiak M. I.
Published: June 2024

Introduction. Investigation of criminal cases is associated with the need to apply measures of criminal procedural coercion. Coercion and restriction of constitutional rights of citizens in varying degrees is inherent in most investigative actions. Recognising the necessity of application of procedural coercion to achieve the goals of criminal proceedings, the need for effective measures of legal control over the legality and validity of the application of law-restricting measures is substantiated. Materials and methods. The research is based on the analysis of the norms of the Constitution of the Russian Federation, CPC of the Russian Federation, as well as scientific publications on the investigated problem of Russian scientists. The research is carried out in retrospect of formation of procedural guarantees of ensuring human rights and freedoms in the domestic legislation. The comparative legal analysis of domestic and foreign legislation is carried out. Analysis. The issues of law enforcement related to the means and ways of realization of human rights in criminal proceedings are studied. Each of the components of the mechanism of ensuring individual rights in criminal proceedings, which only in their totality function as a balanced mechanism, is analyzed. Accuracy, logicality, certainty of legislative prescriptions, which allow to adequately implement the legal regulation of relations, are important factors in the effectiveness of criminal procedural activity. The role of prosecutor’s supervision, departmental and judicial control in the implementation by citizens of their rights and legitimate interests in criminal proceedings is revealed. Results. Problems in the legal regulation of criminal procedural legal relations and the potential risk of violation of human rights, indicate the need for further improvement of the prescriptions of the CPC of the RF, the practice of their application, which must necessarily be associated with the creation of additional mechanisms aimed at ensuring the constitutional rights and legitimate interests of participants in the process.
The concept of crime and the classification of crimes in the criminal law of foreign countries
Authors:   Stavropol State Agrarian University, Miroshnichenko N. V. , Maksimov V. Yu. ,   Stavropol State Agrarian University
Published: June 2024

Introduction. The legal, in particular, the criminal law direction of the comparative method application in science is currently an actively developing teaching in the system of domestic criminal law science. Because of this, and in the light of the fundamental shifts in world politics taking place in recent years, entailing corresponding changes in the system of international law, scientific research in the direction chosen by the authors is being updated. Materials and methods. The research is of a subject-scientific nature and is carried out, in general, on the basis of the study of the criminal legislation of foreign countries, which constitute the main scientific interest of the authors. The work was carried out taking into account the opinions of leading modern Russian scientists-specialists in the field of criminal law comparative studies. Analysis. The article studies the issues related to the definition in the criminal law of foreign countries of one of the basic concepts of criminal law doctrine – the concept of crime, as well as a number of emerging scientific problems. The complexity of the comparative legal study of this concept is aggravated by the absence of its legislative definition in a number of legal systems of modernity. To overcome this problem, the paper analyzes the concept of a criminal act characterized by signs of illegality (illegality), harmfulness (public danger), culpability and punishability. At the same time, the authors pay special attention to the issue of criminalization of criminal inaction. The historical and legal analysis of the attribute of causal relationship related to the act has been carried out. The article concludes with a study of doctrinal and legislative experience in the field of classification of crimes, as well as the practical significance of this issue for decision-making in the field of criminal legal assessment of committed acts. Results. The analysis allows the authors to formulate a number of reasonable and noteworthy conclusions of a comparative nature.
Private legal aspects of the concept of «reconstruction» of cultural heritage objects
Authors:   Volgograd State University, Pivnenko D. L.
Published: June 2024

Introduction. The relevance of the topic is explained by the lack of a unified approach in law enforcement practice and doctrine to the correlation of special norms on the protection of cultural heritage objects with the general norms of urban planning legislation in terms of the concept of «reconstruction». Legal uncertainty in this matter has an impact on a wide range of legal relations in the field of contractual, housing, urban planning and other branches of law. Materials and methods. The research was based on normative legal acts, law enforcement practice of courts, scientific articles on the issue under study. The methodological basis of the research consists of both general scientific methods and special legal methods of cognition. Analysis. The conducted research revealed the absence in the legislation of the Russian Federation of such a measure for the preservation of cultural heritage objects as reconstruction, the impossibility of applying the concept of «reconstruction» defined by other legal norms in relation to these objects. Results. In the course of the study, new scientific results were obtained. The author’s version of the concept of «reconstruction» and the corresponding clarifications and amendments to the legislation of the Russian Federation are proposed.
Some problems of the legal organization of the federal state quarantine phytosanitary control (supervision)
Authors:   Saratov State Law Academy, Uvaidov M. I.
Published: June 2024

Introduction. Proper organization of state quarantine phytosanitary control (supervision) is a factor affecting the state of economic and food security, since it involves the application of measures aimed at preventing the penetration and spread of biological organisms harmful to the crop industry. The legal norms regulating the organization of state phytosanitary control (supervision) form one of the most important legal institutions in the structure of administrative and legal regulation of the agro-industrial complex. Materials and Methods. The study was conducted using general scientific methodology (analysis, synthesis, dialectical and system-structural methods), as well as the formal legal method. For this purpose, the necessary regulatory and legal framework was used, and the scientific argumentation of the formulated ideas was based on the study of theoretical sources, in which topical issues of the legal organization of public administration, control and supervisory activities and plant quarantine were considered. Analysis. The main directions of the analysis are the problems of organizing and implementing state quarantine phytosanitary control (supervision) with a statement of the circumstances that prevent the normal implementation of control and supervisory measures. Results. The expediency of legislative registration of the monitoring of the quarantine phytosanitary condition of the territory of the Russian Federation and the measures of administrative coercion applied during its implementation in the form of an integral part of the state quarantine phytosanitary control (supervision) has been established. Further development of its regulatory and legal regulation may be associated with the unification of terminology affecting such measures as inspection and inspection. The conclusion is formulated about the need to take organizational and legal measures to increase the level of material and technical security of the relevant bodies and officials.
Binary conceptual opposition “WE – THEY” in modern English political discourse
Authors:   North-Caucasus Federal University, Chabannaya A. G. , Kamensky M. V. ,   North Caucasus Federal University
Published: June 2024

Introduction. The article is devoted to the study of the binary conceptual opposition “We – They” in modern English political discourse. One of the frequent ways of speech manipulation in political discourse is the use of the binary conceptual opposition “We – They”, which has the central role in political discourse in general. It is established that the analyzed opposition is variable and can be used at different levels – external and internal. Materials and Methods. The speeches and statements of the President of the United States of America Joe Biden for the period from January 2 to February 24, 2023 are considered as the material of the study. The frequency of use of lexical units used to represent the opposition “We – They” is determined using the LancsBox corpus manager application. Analysis. It is identified that various strategies and tactics are used in political discourse to influence the recipients of information by politicians due to the need to prove their opinion, convince the recipients of the correctness of actions, emphasize their importance and significance for the whole country. The primary objective of the study is to systematize the discursive tools of speech influence in political discourse, which are based on conceptual oppositions. Results. The significance of the results lies in the possibility of using the obtained data for an adequate perception of the information presented in the political discourse, on the one hand, and for creating own political texts, on the other hand. The scientific novelty lies in the analysis of modern material and in the effort to build a linguistic model of the use of the binary conceptual opposition “We – They” in Joe Biden’s political discourse. The novelty is also characterized by the statistical data provided, obtained using automated text processing and the creation of an electronic corpus, which can be further expanded by speeches of other political figures. The adaptability of the developed electronic corpus opens up the possibilities of the further computer-aided study of binary conceptual oppositions in political discourse with reference to the methods of digital linguistics.
“That silence will seem absolutely incredible…”: on the assessment of the military-political situation in the North Caucasus after the end of the fight against Muridism
Authors:   Pyatigorsk State University, Mordovin P. S.
Published: June 2024

Introduction. The article examines the situation in the North Caucasus that had developed by the beginning of the 1960s following the end of the armed confrontation. Russia proved its invincibility, and the highlanders, tired of the continuous war, were ready to compromise with the Russian government. This opened up new opportunities for the peaceful settlement of the region. Materials and methods. The author notes that despite the cessation of active clashes, it was not possible to achieve complete calm in the region for a long time. There were people who did not reconcile with the defeat, did not want or were not able to give up their traditional existence, which they were accustomed to, attacked the civilian population and the military personnel of the Caucasian army. The study is based on the analysis of the texts of domestic Caucasian scholars and a set of documentary materials, both published and received from the archival funds of the GAKK. Retrospective, illustrative and comparative methods were used as methods of historical and political research. Analysis. The author of the article draws attention to the fact that the preserved criminal offenses caused widespread discontent and concern both among the Slavic settlers and among many highlanders, as they prevented them from building a constructive dialogue. In order to eradicate crime, they were ready to join the ranks of the militia, recruited from among volunteers involved in the punishment of «irreconcilable» enemies of the Russian statehood and the establishment of a peaceful life. Results. The authorities promised an amnesty to supporters of a militaristic existence who failed to find themselves in conditions of peace and creative activity. All those who persisted in resisting the new order were expelled from the Caucasus when caught, in order to weaken their influence on local societies. On the other hand, they saw compatriots in these people and did not seek to resort to extreme measures, hoping to demonstrate the justice of the rule of law that spread in the North Caucasus after the victory of Russian weapons.
The Effect Of Working Capital Turnover, Profitability, Liquidity And Solvency On Stock Prices
Authors: Yudha Muhammad Bentar Brahmin , Muktiadji Nusa , Nurisnaini Neni
Published: June 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of working capital turnover, profitability, liquidity, solvency on the stock price of telecommunication companies for the period 2013 - 2022, both partially and simultaneously. The financial ratios studied are: Working Capital Turnover (WCTO), Net Profit Margin (NPM) Current Ratio (CR) and Debt Equity Ratio (TATO) to stock prices. The population in this study is the telecommunications subsector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2013 to 2022. The research sample was 7 telecommunications sector companies obtained using purposive sampling technique. The data collection technique used is documentation. Data analysis was carried out using panel data analysis techniques. The results shown that partially the Working Capital Turnover, Profitability, and Solvency variables had a significant positive effect on stock prices. While the Liquidity variable has no significant effect on stock prices. However, the results of the study simultaneously variables Working Capital Turnover, Profitability, Liquidity, Solvency affect stock prices.
 
Keywords: Working Capital Turnover, Profitability, Liquidity, Solvency on Stock Price
Determinants of Academic Fraudulent Behavior Using the Fraud Diamond Theory Approach
Authors: Fahmie Arief
Published: June 2024

Education aims to help humans to increase their potential through the field of study. Education is a process of positive character building so that a person becomes intelligent and has mental, emotional, and spiritual integrity. Education not only conveys knowledge and skills but also trains instincts, and builds habits, attitudes, and correct behavior in students. Various cases of academic fraud have made it difficult for educational institutions to achieve their goals. Fraud can occur in any field including in the academic field. This fraud is usually carried out by adults who consciously and deliberately commit fraud to obtain personal or group benefits. This study examines the effect of pressure, opportunity, rationalization, and capability on academic fraudulent behavior. The population in this study were students of the Accounting Bachelor Program at the Institute of Business and Informatics Kesatuan. The research sample was 110 respondents. This study uses primary data from a questionnaire designed using a 1-4 Likert scale. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression. The results of the analysis show that pressure, opportunity, and rationalization have a positive effect on academic fraud behavior, while capability does not affect academic fraudulent behavior.
Diseño e Implementación del Gamming Impulsados por IA para Mejorar el Aprendizaje
Authors: Troya Santilán Bella Narcisa , Garcia Sosa Suly Monica , Medina Marino Patricia Alexandra , Campoverde Duran Veronica Del Rocio , Bernal Párraga Augusto Paolo
Published: June 2024

Este artículo explora el diseño e implementación de juegos educativos impulsados por inteligencia artificial (IA) para mejorar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes. Se presenta un marco conceptual que integra técnicas de IA en el desarrollo de juegos educativos, enfocándose en la personalización del contenido, la adaptación en tiempo real a las necesidades del estudiante y la provisión de retroalimentación inmediata. A través de un estudio de caso, se evalúa la eficacia de un juego educativo impulsado por IA en términos de motivación, participación y rendimiento académico de los estudiantes. Los resultados muestran que los juegos educativos basados en IA pueden proporcionar una experiencia de aprendizaje más inmersiva y efectiva, mejorando significativamente la comprensión de conceptos complejos y la retención de conocimientos. Además, se discuten las implicaciones pedagógicas y las mejores prácticas para la integración de IA en el diseño de juegos educativos, así como los desafíos y consideraciones éticas asociados con su uso. El estudio también examina cómo la IA puede identificar patrones de aprendizaje y adaptar el contenido educativo en función del progreso individual de cada estudiante, lo que permite una enseñanza más personalizada. Se analizan casos específicos en los que la IA ha facilitado la superación de barreras de aprendizaje tradicionales, ofreciendo soluciones adaptativas que responden a las necesidades específicas de los estudiantes. Las conclusiones sugieren que, aunque existen desafíos significativos en la implementación de estas tecnologías, las ventajas potenciales son enormes, incluyendo una mayor equidad en el acceso a la educación de calidad. Finalmente, se proporcionan recomendaciones para futuros desarrollos en este campo, destacando la importancia de la colaboración entre tecnólogos, pedagogos y diseñadores de juegos para crear experiencias de aprendizaje que sean tanto educativas como atractivas.
The Evolution of Geospheres on an Expanding Earth
Authors: AS Burundukov , AL* Drozdov
Published: June 2024

The evolution of the geosphere is considered in the light of the expanding Earth hypothesis, an alternative concept of plate tectonics, the fifth axiom of which is the statement about the immutability of the mass and size of the Earth, as well as the mass of water on its surface. A new look at the evolution of the Earth and its geospheres (lithosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere and biosphere.) is proposed. The physical mechanisms of the not yet understood processes of increasing its size with a simultaneous increase in mass are discussed. For the first time, a physical scenario of the expansion process is proposed. It consists in the constant absorption of dark matter by the Earth in the form of quark nuggets (strangelets), followed by their decay and transformation into ordinary matter. The expansion of the Earth makes it possible to explain not only the large size and mass of land animals at the end of the Paleozoic and Mesozoic, but also to establish the most probable causes of the movement of continents and Great Extinctions.
Serological Diagnosis and Molecular Detection of Varicella Zoster Virus in Patients with Suspected Meningoencephalitis
Authors: BC* da Silva , TAF Monteiro , FLP Ramos , IB Costa , AAP Lima , BMR Coelho , BTM Cardoso , I Brasil-Costa , da Cunha MSV Adriano , RCM Sousa
Published: June 2024

Background: Primary infection (chickenpox) or infection after reactivation (herpes zoster) of the herpesvirus Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) can lead to central nervous system complications, such as meningoencephalitis. This study aimed to determine the frequency of VZV infections in patients with meningoencephalitis. Methods: The serum and Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) sample data of 336 patients with meningoencephalitis, collected from the Health Surveillance Network, were analyzed. Immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies were detected in serum samples using Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA), and the CSF samples were used for molecular identification of VZV DNA via Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) using VM20 and VP22 primers. Results: Because of the lack of paired serum and CSF samples from all patients, samples from 101, 229, and 6 patients were tested using both PCR and EIA, only PCR, and only EIA, respectively. Among the paired and unpaired serum samples, 4.67% (5/107) were VZV-positive. Among these, 40% (2/5) and 60% (3/5) were obtained from male and female patients, respectively, belonging to different age groups ranging 6-66 years. Among the paired and unpaired CSF samples, 0.90% (3/330) were VZV-positive by PCR. Among these, one (33.4%) sample was obtained from a patient aged 10-19 years, while two (66.6%) samples were obtained from patients aged 0-10 years, of which one patient was male. The most frequent symptoms were dysphagia, headache, epileptic seizures, tremors, and cervical weakness. Muscle weakness was reported in all patients. Conclusions: Given the symptoms severity of the VZV, a rapid diagnosis is essentially needed to prevent mortality rate at all ages.
A Procedure for Characterising the Ancient Cultural Heritage
Authors: Gualtieri* Sabrina
Published: June 2024

This short article aims to provide a guide on how to approach the study of cultural heritage. It would also like to provide a relevant framework to promote dialogue between archaeologists, scientists, and conservation scientists. The objective is to furnish the widest possible picture of the type of analysis that can be used, of the results that are obtained from each of them and how this information can be useful to answer the questions that archaeologists, conservatives, and restorers ask themselves. Considering the short space available, we will not go into detail of the individual analyses.
Caminhos do cuidado: A psicanálise como estratégia em promoção de saúde
Authors: Santos Marcella Brito dos , Rodrigues Michele Aparecida Cerqueira
Published: June 2024

Introdução: A historiografia atribui uma série de significantes para designar o termo “saúde” - inclusive mental - ao longo dos séculos. Com o aprimoramento do pensamento científico na idade moderna, um novo paradigma é estabelecido culminando no entendimento atual do tema e no desenvolvimento de mecanismos para sua promoção. No contexto brasileiro temos dois grandes marcos na democratização do acesso à saúde: a implementação do SUS (Lei 8.080/1990) no âmbito público e a reforma psiquiátrica (Lei 10.216/2001) que inscreve uma visão psicossocial para a compreensão do sofrimento mental. Objetivo: Refletir a articulação entre a psicanálise como uma ferramenta investigativa e de prática de cuidado das vulnerabilidades e a promoção de saúde.  Método: O presente artigo qualitativo exploratório tem como método a revisão literária de autores como Scliar (1988, 2007), Foucault (1978) e Amarante (2019) em fontes primárias e secundárias.  Resultados: Os resultados apontam que a psicanálise traz um novo paradigma para a elaboração de estratégias de cuidado dos transtornos mentais ao considerar o sujeito - e não somente seu diagnóstico - como protagonista no dispositivo. Conclusão: Ao propor o resgate da autonomia e o fortalecimento subjetivo diante do sofrimento como direção de tratamento, a psicanálise pode servir de aporte para a construção de novos caminhos para o entendimento da concepção de saúde.
Implementation of Total Productive Maintenance on Frame Welding Machine Maintenance Using the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Method at PT Electronics Components Indonesia
Authors: Alexander Yerikho , Eko Putra Fibi , Anggun Sari Putri
Published: June 2024

PT. Electronics Components Indonesia manufactures capacitors and focuses on enhancing productivity and operational efficiency of the frame welding machines through effective maintenance. This study employs a quantitative method to analyze the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) values, including availability, performance efficiency, and rate of quality, as well as conducting a Six Big Losses analysis. The results indicate that the average availability reached 97.83%, with a significant decrease in August due to downtime. Performance efficiency remained consistently above 90%, although higher product output tended to reduce efficiency. The rate of quality was stable and high, reflecting improvements in production processes and quality control. The average OEE value reached 88%, exceeding the global standard of 85%. To further enhance the effectiveness of the frame welding machines, suggested improvements include operator training, regular performance evaluations, attention to operator well-being, selection of high-quality raw materials, updating SOPs, regular preventive maintenance, improving workplace safety, and investing in backup energy systems. In conclusion, the improvements implemented successfully enhanced the performance and operational quality of the frame welding machines.
Exploring the Key Determinants of Mobile Payment Adoption in the Fintech Sector
Authors: V G Mamatha , Dev R Nimi
Published: June 2024

Fintech payment applications have gained popularity among customers during these years, especially after the COVID-19 outbreak. Technological advancement and penetration of internet and smartphones among people boosted the growth of fintech startups which provide financial services to customers directly including banking services without any intermediaries. Financial technology is providing new variants of services by leveraging technology in financial services to meet the expectations of customers. This study primarily focuses on what factors influence customers towards adoption of fintech mobile payment applications and also covers the effect of demographic variables (age, gender, education qualification, and monthly income) on adoption of fintech payment applications. The research is quantitative and analytical in nature. Primary data is collected through questionnaire. Data were collected from 120 respondents and analyzed with the help of percentage, and weighted average scores and hypothesis was tested using chi- square. The results show that gender and age of customers significantly influence the adoption of fintech payment applications. The study identifies, convenience, ease of use, reduced transaction cost and cashback and rewards are the major factors motivating customers toward fintech payment applications.
IoT Solutions in Agriculture: Enhancing Efficiency and Productivity
Authors: Pawar Shradha
Published: June 2024

The agricultural sector is on the brink of a transformative era with the emergence of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. This paper delves into integrating IoT solutions in agriculture, focusing on how these technologies can significantly enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. It explores various IoT applications, including precision farming, automated irrigation, soil monitoring, and pest control, and discusses their benefits and challenges. The study underlines the immense potential of IoT in shaping the future of agriculture by harnessing real-time data, advanced analytics, and intelligent decision-making systems.
Estimating Microlensing Parameters from Observables and Stellar Isochrones with pyLIMASS
Authors: Bachelet E. , Hundertmark M. , Calchi Novati S.
Published: June 2024

We present pyLIMASS, a novel algorithm for estimating the physical properties of the lensing system in microlensing events. The main idea of pyLIMASS is to combine all available information regarding the microlensing event, defined as observables, and to estimate the parameter distributions of the system, such as the lens mass and distance. The algorithm is based on isochrones for the stars model and combines the observables using a Gaussian mixture approach. After describing the mathematical formalism and its implementation, we discuss the algorithm’s performance on simulated and published events. Generally, the pyLIMASS estimations are in good agreement (i.e., within 1σ) with the results of the selected published events, making it an effective tool to estimate the lens properties and their distribution. The applicability of the method was tested by using a catalog of realistically simulated events that could be observed by the future Galactic Bulge Time Domain Survey of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. By solely using constraints from the Roman lightcurves and images, pyLIMASS estimates the masses of the lens of the Roman catalog with a median precision of 20% with almost no bias.
Two-dimensional Models of Microphysical Clouds on Hot Jupiters. I. Cloud Properties
Authors: Powell Diana , Zhang Xi
Published: June 2024

We present a new two-dimensional, bin-scheme microphysical model of cloud formation in the atmospheres of hot Jupiters that includes the effects of longitudinal gas and cloud transport. We predict cloud particle size distributions as a function of planetary longitude and atmospheric height for a grid of hot Jupiters with equilibrium temperatures ranging from 1000 to 2100 K. The predicted 2D cloud distributions vary significantly from models that do not consider horizontal cloud transport and we discuss the microphysical and transport timescales that give rise to the differences in 2D versus 1D models. We find that the horizontal advection of cloud particles increases the cloud formation efficiency for nearly all cloud species and homogenizes cloud distributions across the planets in our model grid. In 2D models, certain cloud species are able to be transported and survive on the daysides of hot Jupiters in cases where 1D models would not predict the existence of clouds. We demonstrate that the depletion of condensible gas species varies as a function of longitude and atmospheric height across the planet, which impacts the resultant gas-phase chemistry. Finally, we discuss various model sensitivities including the sensitivity of cloud properties to microphysical parameters, which we find to be substantially less than the sensitivity to the atmospheric thermal structure and horizontal and vertical transport of condensible material.