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Scientific and Pedagogical Community of Russia Universities as an Object of Resource Mobilisation
Authors: Zborovsky Garold , Ambarova Polina 
Published: December 2023

The article is devoted to a theoretical understanding of the phenomenon of mobilisational management of the resources of the scientific and pedagogical community (SPC) of Russian universities. The focus was placed on the concepts of NPS resource capacity and its mobilisation as one of the models of university management. The purpose of the article is to reveal the potential of theories of resource mobilisation, social community, resource concepts in the conceptualisation of the notion of mobilisation of NPS resource сapacity. The authors consider the main ideas and theses of theories developed in branches of sociological knowledge other than the sociology of higher education, and adapt them to the context of university management of the NPS. The authors´ interpretation of the concept of NPS as a social community and socio-professional community has been updated in the light of resource concepts. The content of the concept of NPS resource capacity is discussed as a set of opportunities into which a given university community converts the means and methods of its professional activities, as well as the associated properties inherent in scientific and pedagogical workers as a socio-professional community. One of the main results of the article is related to the substantiation of the approach to the classification of NPS resources.
It is proposed to identify and take into account in university management practices the following five blocks of resources - socio-demographic (quantitative, age, gender resources); scientific research (research, publication, temporal resources); pedagogical (educational and pedagogical resources, advanced scientific and pedagogical qualifications, mentoring); resources for interaction between scientific and pedagogical workers (RPWs) and scientific teams (communication, resource of scientific schools and teams); moral-symbolic (symbolic and moral-ideological resources). Mobilisational university management is considered as a strategy for managing research and development staff, which involves concentrating the resources and efforts of academic staff on strategic directions and tasks of university development. As prerequisites for such a management approach, it is substantiated to take into account and update the processes of self-organisation of the NPS as a complex and highly professional community, to restore understanding, trust, and solidarity between it and the administrative and managerial corps of universities. The question is raised about the actors in the mobilisation of NPS resources, who must have a deep knowledge of the sources, features and patterns of functioning of the resources of the academic community. In conclusion, the article discusses the issue of demand in university management for a scientifically based approach to mobilisation management of NPS resources and the readiness of the administrative and managerial apparatus to use it.
Deviant Behaviour of the Population as a Reflection of Maladaptive Processes in Russian Society (Based on State Statistics)
Authors: Pozdnyakova Margarita , Bruno Viktoria 
Published: December 2023

The article focuses on studying changes in the destructive behaviour of various population groups in Russia over a period of more than 40 years (1980-2022). The article examines the role of state social statistics in studying various forms of deviance, discussing its possibilities, functions, and limitations. Based on the analysis of statistical data (Rosstat, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Internal Affairs, etc.), the dynamics of criminological indicators of crime, sales of alcoholic beverages, alcohol consumption, prevalence of alcoholism, alcohol-induced psychoses, drug addiction, sexually transmitted infections (including HIV), and others are considered. Special attention is paid to analysing destructive manifestations in the adolescent-youth environment, as the most vulnerable category that responds acutely to processes of social transformation and modernisation.
The review of scientific sources and analysis of statistical data allowed to identify stages in the development of destructive processes in Russia: 1) the early post-war period of increased deviant problems - 1945-1947; 2) a period of relative stabilisation - 1959-1965; 3) a latent period of growing deviant problems - the late 1960s to the 1980s; 4) a sharp surge in all forms of deviations in all population groups - the 1990s to the mid-2000s; 5) a period of relative stabilisation with a moderate trend towards a gradual but fluctuating decline in some types of deviance - 2006-2019; 6) the formation of conditions for a new surge in some forms of destructive behaviour - from 2020 onwards.
It has been revealed that the period of a sharp surge in deviantological and criminological problems in the 1990s was preceded by a fairly long 'latent' period of escalating destructive processes, hidden behind relatively positive statistical figures.
The work demonstrates that studying and analysing various indicators of state statistics reflecting destructive processes in society is an important stage in the sociological analysis of the entire cause-and-effect complex of deviant behaviour in the population. This is necessary both for assessing the state of the system for preventing negative social phenomena and for developing adequate measures to impact deviant individuals.
At the same time, during the analysis, a number of limitations in using official statistical records have been identified, related to: 1) the high dynamics of the social situation in the country, leading to the 'lag' of statistical data from real social conditions; 2) the high level of latency of most destructive phenomena; 3) the absence of a unified system for recording deviant manifestations; 4) the lack of data on many manifestations of deviance.
Do We Need Free Money? On the Debate about Universal Basic Income
Authors: Kislitsyna Olga 
Published: December 2023

In this article, the author proposes that instead of asking whether a universal basic income is a chance for Russia, we should think about another question: do we need it?
The idea of a universal basic income (UBI), understood as an unconditional monthly cash payment provided to everyone and proclaimed as a response to the problem of poverty and technological unemployment in the era of digitalisation and robotisation, is the subject of discussion of the results of a collective study conducted under the leadership of a prominent specialist in the field of labour economics, level and quality of life of the population V. N. Bobkova. Having considered the main theoretical and methodological provisions of UBI, its advantages and disadvantages, having analysed country experiments on the introduction of UBI, interviewing experts and the population about the prospects for introducing UBI in Russia, having analysed the macroeconomic consequences based on an expert simulation dynamic model, the researchers answered affirmatively to the question posed “Universal basic income: a chance for Russia?” and believe that the transition to UBI in the country can be carried out gradually, through various transitional forms.
First, the main arguments made in favour of introducing a UBI are false. The prediction that jobs will disappear in the future due to technological change is wildly exaggerated. There are doubts that UBI will be fair and can combat poverty and inequality. There is little reason to believe that a UBI is a better alternative to the current welfare system. Secondly, no one can accurately answer what the consequences of implementing UBI will be. Conclusions about its benefits are based on the results of country experiments and microsimulation modelling. However, these approaches suffer from a number of shortcomings and remain suggestive rather than evidence-based. This article raises the question of whether it would be better to wait for other countries to try UBI first to better understand its advantages and disadvantages. Thirdly, the author argues that the introduction of a UBI is not the only way to solve problems in the social security system and the labour market, and suggests alternative directions for socio-economic policy.
The Constructed and the Real in Mediatization: Interpretation of the Second World War by the West and Russia
Authors: Iakoba Irina 
Published: December 2023

The construction of discourse as a method of influence in the modern media space is becoming increasingly widespread. The influencing potential of discourse is revealed through modelling the evaluative interpretation of a discursive attractor event in the mass media space. This study identifies and demonstrates the features of constructing new value systems of an attractor event in media discourse to shift ideological values and rewrite historical facts from a given ideological position. The object of the study is the referent of the events of the Great Patriotic War (World War II), the anti-Russian interpretation of which is presented in the resolution of the European Parliament “On the importance of preserving historical memory for the future of Europe” and the statement of M. Morawiecki to the response statement of V. V. Putin at the informal CIS summit. Axiological analysis, interpretive analysis in line with inference, cognitive modelling, critical discourse analysis and the deconstruction method have been used as the research methods. The study demonstrates how this resolution and Morawiecki's statement construct a false interpretation of the historical facts of the Second World War to shift the addressee's values, activating linguistic-cognitive mechanisms: spin-doctoring, focusing, defocusing, framing, reframing, positioning, imagineering. As a result of the study, conclusions are drawn about the potential of discursive tools for ideological influence on the addressee.
It has been revealed that the renomination and revaluation of catastrophic events in the past, which are the addresser’s imagination, are presented as reality. An alternative scenario of the past is constructed, which is presented as the real state of affairs, which can confuse the recipient with a reduced level of criticality when perceiving the suggested information. Consequently, it is assumed that the addresser’s manipulative influence is aimed at changing the addressee’s values. The development of discursive technologies to change the socio-political positions of the uncritically thinking addressee and the formation of anti-Russian axiological orientations of the younger generation contribute to the displacement of higher values, and the arbitrary interpretation of historical facts in the West is becoming regular. The presented cognitive models of new constructed political positions contain axiological attractors, linguo-cognitive mechanisms and discursive strategies identified in the process of analysis.
Cancel Culture” in Political Discourse: Multiple Forms and Research Opportunities
Authors: Schenina Olga 
Published: December 2023

The article discusses the so-called “cancel culture” as a factor in the new social reality, influencing the configuration of constantly changing social relations. At the same time, it is shown that the interpretations of “cancel culture” in sociopolitical and sociocultural discourse are very extensive. An attempt has been made to analyse “cancel culture” in the context of the variety of forms of its manifestation, and the main features and characteristics of this phenomenon are described. As a result of the analysis, it was concluded that “cancel culture” is one of the forms of interaction between subjects of social relations. It is shown that “cancel culture” can be considered both as a form of political relations and as a technology currently used in various spheres of public life to achieve certain political or business goals. At the same time, attention should be paid to the fact that “cancel culture” is becoming widespread in connection with the transition to the widespread use of information and communication technologies and the emergence of a network society. And the process of digitalisation, including social relations, largely contributes to its expansion in modern society.
The transition to a new type of society - information, network society - entailed a transition to new forms and mechanisms of social interactions. The work notes that the acceleration of social development has a significant impact on all aspects of social life, including the system of social interactions and relationships. It is suggested that technologies and mechanisms for the implementation of social interactions, alternative to existing ones, are emerging in the 21st century. From these positions, it is argued that “cancel culture” is one of the types of social interactions, primarily in network projection. It is concluded that the range of interpretation of the concept of “cancel culture” is quite wide, research approaches are diverse and make it possible to study it from the point of view of forms and technologies of social interaction, as well as one of the varieties of communication models.
The phenomenon of “cancel culture” is considered in the context of the digital transformation of modern society. Based on the analysis of digitalisation processes (from the perspective of the considered issue of the relationship between digitalisation and “cancel culture”), the special significance of the political, legal and ethical aspects of the implementation of “cancel culture” in social practices is noted.
Avaliação crítica e uso de fontes de informação digitais por estudantes do curso Biblioteconomia a distância da Universidade Federal da Bahia
Authors: Lessa Bruna , Leal Débora Leitão 
Published: December 2023

Introdução: O aumento da busca por formação em nível superior na modalidade a distância reflete a demanda social por aprendizagem mediada por tecnologias, corroborando para criação de documentos digitais, recursos educacionais abertos, metodologias de ensino apropriadas ao ambiente virtual, aumentando a possibilidade de acesso à graduação em diferentes domínios do conhecimento. Objetivo: Nesse contexto, este trabalho tem por objetivo analisar os níveis de competência em informação, conforme os conceitos do Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, da Association of College & Research Libraries, dos estudantes do curso de Biblioteconomia na modalidade a distância, e suas habilidades em pesquisa no contexto digital. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo de caso, com abordagem quali-quantitativa. O universo corresponde aos 173 estudantes matriculados nos quatro polos do curso na Bahia (Santo Amaro, Juazeiro, Vitória da Conquista e Ilhéus), e tem como instituição acadêmica o Instituto de Ciência da Informação, da Universidade Federal da Bahia. Resultados: Os resultados apontam que os estudos acadêmicos e profissionais são a principal motivação para as pesquisas realizadas em ambiente virtual. A competência para avaliação crítica da informação se evidencia, sobretudo, no âmbito da qualidade da informação. Conclusão: Para o desenvolvimento de competências em informação, em relação à avaliação de fontes de informação, deve-se considerar um projeto pedagógico do curso orientado à formação crítica em informação, e a formação continuada dos estudantes em nível superior.
Eurocentric, Westernized, or Afrocentric curriculum in one university in the Eastern Cape: An entrepreneurship approach
Authors: Ncanywa Thobeka 
Published: December 2023

Curriculum transformation in South African universities strives to revive disadvantaged communities to change existing Eurocentric and Westernized curriculums to be Afrocentric. However, there are debates on whether there should be the adoption of fully Africanized curriculums or infusing African values into the Eurocentric epistemologies. The study sought to bring out the roles of entrepreneurial skills in curriculum transformation in one university in the Eastern Cape. The study adopted a qualitative approach, where university students and lecturers were the key informants. To collect data interviews were used where the interview schedule is attached. It was found that universities are challenged by organizational culture, lack of resources, the existence of colonial systems, and a colonial-caged mentality. The paper illustrated that decolonizing curriculums is useful in resource-constrained institutions if resources are pumped in and if the curriculum transformation works in an entrepreneurial ecosystem. Therefore, the university should invest more resources into the curriculum transformation and African and European epistemology should be fused to come up with strong and vibrant knowledge that will positively change societies. Additionally, for a university entrepreneurship ecosystem, there should be staff empowerment on entrepreneurship education in the curriculum across disciplines.
The features and outcome of positive emotions in the Nkangala District municipalities
Authors: Skosana Thulani B. , Maleka Molefe J. , Ngonyama-Ndou Thulile L 
Published: December 2023

This study aimed to furnish insights into the features and outcomes of positive emotions in the Nkangala district. The reviewed literature indicated that such a topic is under-researched in the Nkangala region. This study employed the affective events theory (AET). The study's research design was both descriptive and correlational and influenced by the positivism paradigm. The sample size of 808 municipal employees was conveniently selected due to not having a sample frame, and other municipal respondents were unwilling to participate in the study. In addition, other managers did not provide researchers with permission letters; hence, the data were collected from four municipalities. The data were collected using a close-ended questionnaire. A validated and reliable scales were analysed in Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 28. The results showed that autonomy was the highest feature/predictor of positive emotions. In addition, it was determined that positive emotions predicted job satisfaction. This study found that when municipal managers offer their employees autonomy, it yields happy, joyous and proud employees. Similarly, managers who provide employees with timely feedback and who do not micro-manage employees create a positive working climate. In addition, it is recommended that supervisors and managers should submit their reports/evaluations to their employees in a timely manner and offer constructive feedback. If it is negative, managers should also provide employees with appropriate support to improve their performance. This is vital since job satisfaction is a proxy of productivity or service delivery.
Insecurity of chieftainship and its implication on Botswana’s national security: the case of Bakgatla Ba-Ga-Kgafela
Authors: Rasetshwane Bushy Simon 
Published: December 2023

Chieftainship being well anchored to hold the cultural fabric of Botswana together remains an institution of interest to uphold democracy in the country. Despite this important function, political administration misconstrues the strategic function of chiefs, leading to insecurity of the institution of Chieftainship. A case in point in this study is that of the principal chief of Bakgatla-baga-Kgafela. Kgosi Kgafela II was the paramount chief of Bakgatla-baga-Kgafela from 2008 to 2011 when the government of Botswana derecognised him. This is a qualitative study that used documents as the main source of data collection. The study analysed the sequence of events and activities during Kgafela’s tenure as a Chief till he fled the country to South Africa in 2012. While there is existing literature on how chieftainship has posed a threat after democratic consolidation in many African states, not much has been done on Bakgata-ba-ga-Kgafela’s case. Documents were analysed in line with the theory of societal security which states that when a referent object is faced with an existential threat it develops a mechanism to ensure its survival. In this case, the study seeks to evaluate if there are implications for Botswana’s national security as Chiefs respond to such societal threats. Further to determine if tribesmen continue to be loyal to their chiefs. The main findings of this study were that; Kgosi Kgafela, declared that the bogosiinstitution is threatened. The institution still seeks to find itself in the governance structures with power and decision-making. Bakagtla reacted to the threats, through initiatives that the community itself carries out and also moved the matter to the political sphere and put the matter as a state agenda item which is in line with propositions of societal security.
ADJUSTING THE PARAMETERS OF MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHMS TO IMPROVE THE SPEED AND ACCURACY OF TRAFFIC CLASSIFICATION
Authors: Astrakhantsev Andrii , Globa Larysa , Davydiuk Andrii , Sushko Oleksandra 
Published: December 2023

Background. Telecommunications developments lead to new mobile network technologies and especially 5G, which has only recently been launched, sixth generation of which is already under active development. The development of new technologies influence on both types of mobile traffic (V2V, IoT) and leads to the significant increase in the volume of existing traffic types. Currently, existing methods of traffic processing are not adapted to such changes, which may lead to a deterioration in the quality of service.
Objective. The purpose of the paper is to analyze the effectiveness of machine learning algorithms to solve the task of traffic classification in mobile networks in real time.
Methods. The method of solving the problem of increasing the efficiency of information processing is the introduction of new algorithms for traffic classification and prioritization. In this regard, the paper presents the urgent task of analyzing the effectiveness of machine learning algorithms to solve the task of traffic classification in mobile networks in real time.
Results. Comparison indicated the best accuracy of the ANN algorithm that was achieved with the number of hidden layers of the network equal to 200. Also, the research results showed that different applications have different recognition accuracy, which does not depend on the total number of packets in the dataset.
Conclusions. This proceeding solves the urgent problem of increasing the efficiency of the mobile communication system through the use of machine learning algorithms for traffic classification. In this regard, it can be concluded that the most promising is the application of algorithms based on ANN. In future the aspect of anomaly detection based on traffic classification and traffic pattern preparation should be investigated, as this process allows detecting attacks to network infrastructure and increase mobile network security.