50th Anniversary Research Articles

Legacies of States and Social Revolutions

Forty years after its publication, Theda Skocpol’s States and Social Revolutions confronts us with a series of questions: Are social revolutions different today compared with 50 years ago, and if yes in what ways and why? What is the state of the study of Revolutions in political science and sociology? More generally, how do we understand and relate to social revolutions in the post-Cold War world? Why do we pay more attention to civil wars now compared with then – and vice versa? If the 40th anniversary of Theda Skocpol’s path-breaking book forces these questions on us, answering them opens up fundamental concerns about how we approach the study of social phenomena and the way we are embedded, as social scientists, into the politics of our world.

Agrypnia excitata: a human model to explore the derailment of sleep-wake cycle integrated control.

The commemoration of the 70th anniversary of rapid eye movement sleep discovery offers a unique possibility to reassess the peculiar organic condition of agrypnia excitata. Agrypnia excitata is characterized by a severe loss of sleep leading to a complete derangement of physiological sleep-wake cycle and body homeostasis. Agrypnia excitata is a definite clinico-neurophysiological condition characterized by: (1) slow-wave sleep loss with disruption of sleepwake cycle; (2) a 24-hr motor and autonomic overactivity; and (3) peculiar episodes of oneiric stupor. Agrypnia excitata may happen within different pathophysiologies, such as delirium tremens, Morvan's syndrome and fatal familial insomnia, suggesting some general reflections on the composition and function of the cerebral neuronal network generating wake and sleep behaviour and regulating body homeostasis, with a focus on rapid eye movement sleep.

V.A. Kargin Polymer Research Institute – 75 years

In September 2024 V.A. Kargin Polymer Research Institute celebrates its 75th anniversary. A brief history of the institute in persons is outlined. Brief results of the work obtained in recent years are presented.

Comments: Celebrating a Legacy: 100 Years of Innovation and 75 Years of JPT at the 2024 ATCE

_ Are you ready to join us for SPE’s Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE) in New Orleans, 23–25 September? As SPE celebrates a century of innovation at the 2024 ATCE, we also mark the 75th anniversary of the Journal of Petroleum Technology (JPT). These twin milestones stand as a testament to the achievements that have driven our field forward—innovation, pushing boundaries, setting new standards, and fueling the energy that powers the world. Through the highs of technological breakthroughs and the lows of economic challenges, the oil and gas industry—and ATCE and JPT—have continually evolved, proving their resilience and adaptability. When considering the innovations in our industry, key advancements that often stand out include hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, deepwater exploration, enhanced oil recovery, digitalization and automation, LNG technology, FPSOs, subsea systems, and decarbonization and emissions mitigation. However, the incremental steps that collectively contributed to the broadly defined “wow” factors above are equally notable. To mention only a sampling: enhanced drill-bit designs, advancements in onshore and offshore drilling rigs, real-time data collection, development of 4D seismic technology, integration of multiple data types (e.g., seismic, well logs, production data) for more-comprehensive reservoir characterization, materials-science advancements (polymers, nanocoatings), development of blowout preventers, improved leak-detection systems, and advancements in produced-water treatment and recycling technologies. Less often recognized are the failures that were essential prerequisites for eventual success. The "fail fast, fail often" approach allowed for rapid feedback and necessary adjustments, though it also contributed to the downfall of some startups over the years. As individuals, embracing failure and viewing it as a stepping stone to success is not always our natural response. Presentations at industry events on "lessons learned" vary in transparency, often influenced by differing definitions of failure, stakeholder sensitivities, and legal considerations. As a result, many of the hard knocks that paved the way for the industry's "wow" factors remain largely unknown. ATCE’s theme, “Powering the Future of Energy with a Century of Innovation,” honors the legacy of past breakthroughs while celebrating their ongoing role in shaping a resilient and sustainable future. Olivier Houzé will be named 2025 SPE President with the official passing of the baton from 2024 President Terry Palisch at ATCE. In this issue of JPT, Houzé shares his insights on the challenges facing our Society and its members in his inaugural vodcast and column, “A Roadmap for a Very Busy Year.” Visit the SPE Pavilion (Booth 1449) in the exhibition hall for a variety of SPE Pavilion Talks, including the JPT editors on Tuesday, 24 September, at 1:30 p.m. We’ll highlight the milestones of JPT’s coverage over 75 years and their significance for the future. Visit JPT to learn more about our commemorative features written to date about topics ranging from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Azerbaijan, the HSE journey, data science, artificial lift, and a closer look at the past 25 years of innovations in fracturing, drilling, and reservoir engineering. New This Year at ATCE - Strategic Panels will offer a platform for panelists to discuss the current and future challenges and opportunities facing the energy industry. - As an SPE member, you get a complimentary pass to the exhibition hall. If you are not a member yet, you can join now. This pass does not include access to the technical program or conference proceedings. Learn more about the free access pass here. - Non-members registered at the full conference rate will receive a post-show email with a complimentary 1-year SPE membership offer. This offer is valid for new members only, and individuals must meet membership qualifications to join. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, ATCE offers an opportunity to connect, learn, and share. Here's to a century of ingenuity and three-quarters of a century of chronicling the journey!

Editorial for Special Issue “10th Anniversary of Machines—Feature Papers in Fault Diagnosis and Prognosis”

Machinery condition monitoring is important in industries [...]

The last novel of the last classic On the 125th anniversary of the birth of academician L.M. Leonov

In 2024, there are three important dates in the fate of the Russian writer academician Leonid Leonov: the 125th anniversary of his birth, the 30th anniversary of his death and the publication of his last novel “Pyramid”, work on which lasted for five decades. The Pyramid is rightly considered a novel-the testament of the writer. It examines such important issues as the existence of world evil, the future of the world and humanity, the role of the devil in world history, Russia’s place in world civilization, gnostic theories of the future of the world and man. Since The Pyramid was published in uncensored conditions, Leonov could write openly about the problems that tormented him. This property of the novel led researchers to attempts at so-called recursive reading (decoding hidden meanings) and earlier works by Leonov. In the “Pyramid” itself, there are a lot of riddles, sometimes deliberately left by the writer for future readers to think about. The article examines the main problems of the novel and by way of copost.

Neutron physics as a matter of life On the 90TH anniversary of the birth of academician V.A. Nazarenko

Neutron physics as a matter of life On the 90TH anniversary of the birth of academician V.A. Nazarenko

170th anniversary of Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology.

The year 2024 marks the 170th anniversary of the journal Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. The journal is the first printed journal specializing in ophthalmology, founded by Albrecht von Graefe (1828-1870) in 1854. The reason behind creating the journal was to publish useful clinical information and develop discussion and debate among ophthalmologists and vision scientists. Thanks to its diligence and appropriate selection of published content, the journal has become widely read not only among the German scientific community, but also internationally. The aim of this review article is to present the activities of Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology during the past 170years. KEY MESSAGES : What is known Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology is the oldest worldwide ophthalmology journal that in 2024 celebrates its 170th anniversary. The journal was founded by Albrecht von Graefe, and after his death continued by other giants in ophthalmology, including Ferdinand von Arlt and Franciscus Cornelius Donders. WHAT IS NEW : There were mostly male editors-in-chief, with Antonia Joussen as the first female editor-in-chief in the long journal's history. This article presents for the first time the complete list of all editors-in-chief in the 170 year long history of the journal.

From the Archives, in Recognition of the 75th Anniversary of AALAS: Presentations from the 1950 Inaugural Meeting of the Animal Care Panel.

From the Archives, in Recognition of the 75th Anniversary of AALAS: Presentations from the 1950 Inaugural Meeting of the Animal Care Panel.

University Transformation and Curriculum Redesign in the Area of Reason and Faith and Pastoral Care at Universidad Politécnica Salesiana on its 30th Anniversary

University Transformation and Curriculum Redesign in the Area of Reason and Faith and Pastoral Care at Universidad Politécnica Salesiana on its 30th Anniversary

A.V. Santsevych: Historiographic Portrait of the Ukrainian Historian of the Soviet Era (To the 100th Anniversary of Birth)

A.V. Santsevych: Historiographic Portrait of the Ukrainian Historian of the Soviet Era (To the 100th Anniversary of Birth)

Editorial preface to special issue: Palaeoenvironmental evolution on the Tibetan Plateau: A multidisciplinary approach over deep time to Quaternary timescales

The aim of this virtual special issue (VSI) is to synthesize knowledge about the evolution and significance of the Tibetan Plateau uplift, together with associated environmental changes, ecology responses, and human development over deep-time to Quaternary timescales. The VSI has been organized by the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ITPCAS), which celebrates its 20th anniversary. The VSI comprises 29 publications that can be grouped into four scientific topics: 1) tectonic evolution and uplift of Tibetan Plateau since Cretaceous times; 2) pre-Quaternary climate and environment linked to Tibetan Plateau uplift; 3) climate and environmental changes, and the 4) ecological response to climate changes during the late Quaternary on Tibetan Plateau. Findings will be of interest to a broad range of scientists including geologists, ecologists and climatologists.

Guest Foreword

ABSTRACT In his Foreword to this special issue of SEEIR, the author reflects on the larger significance of the 125th anniversary of the founding in 1899 of the historic Russian department, later Slavonic Division/Slavic and Baltic Division, NYPL. While recognizing the importance of peer European institutions celebrating their centenaries, Kasinec emphasizes the strategic location of the NYPL’s research collection at the very heart of a global metropolis. In reviewing the weighty contributions of his long-time colleagues, Robert H. Davis, Jr., Hee-Gwone Yoo, David Lowe, Bogdan Horbal, and Robert Sink to this special issue, Kasinec gratefully acknowledges his great personal and professional debt owed to the collections, services, and staff of New York’s “people’s palaces.”

Polarity Switching As a Technique for Enhanced Electrochemical Treatment of Waste Activated Sludge for Nutrient Recovery

Traditionally, fertilizers have been produced with ammonia (which is produced from the Haber-Bosch process) as the main feedstock. The Haber-Bosch process which requires the reaction of atmospheric nitrogen with hydrogen at high temperature and pressure is energy and cost intensive [1]. Only about half fraction of reactive nitrogen in the produced ammonia fertilizers is used by the plants with the rest remaining in the soil as waste [2]. These ‘excess’ nutrients find a way into water bodies and wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) as run-offs and this poses a big threat to the nitrogen balance in the environment. This research aims to recover these nutrients primarily nitrogen and phosphorous to produce a low-cost fertilizer of at least compatible potency as commercial fertilizers.Waste Activated Sludge (WAS), the solids obtained from the primary and secondary clarifiers in WWTPs contain a wide range of organic compounds as well as valuable nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen which can account for up to 4% and 9% of dry sludge, respectively [3]. The leachate from landfills can release these nutrients into the environment, raising serious environmental pollution concerns. Therefore, recovering nutrients from WAS presents a significant opportunity towards a nitrogen circular economy.Most of the research in sludge treatment are exclusively focused on improving biological treatment processes like anaerobic digestion and composting which can take anywhere from a month to three months and thermal treatments such as pyrolysis and hydrothermal treatments [4] which are energy intensive and expensive. This work provides a novel approach to recover nutrients at low energy consumption with nickel based electrocatalysts [5].The hypothesis here is that the alkaline medium will help break the floc structure of the sludge to release the proteins and other organic compounds which will then be hydrolyzed by the nickel oxyhydroxide (NiOOH) group formed on the electrode surface by application of a small voltage sufficient to form NiOOH. The NiOOH is consumed quickly on the surface of the electrode by the organic nitrogen present in solution [6]. Hence, alternating the polarity between two identical nickel electrodes will ensure that NiOOH is always present on the electrode surface. The approach square wave potential pulses also enhance the desorption of species and clean the surface of the electrodes, especially when dealing with a complex mixture of organics that can polymerize in the surface of electrodes during the oxidation/reduction process. The effect of frequency of polarity oscillation, electrode surface area, pH and conductivity on nutrient recovery are being studied and results will be reported at the conference. Since sludge treatment accounts for a sizable portion i.e., close to 60% of wastewater treatment plant operational costs [7], WAS nutrient recovery could also provide economic benefits. This research highlights the potential for electrochemical approaches to address environmental concerns, improve resource efficiency and provide a sustainable solution for sludge management. Acknowledgement This work is funded by the National Science Foundation, EEC Division of Engineering Education and Centers, NSF Engineering Research Center for Advancing Sustainable and Distributed Fertilizer production (CASFER), NSF 20-553 Gen-4 Engineering Research Centers award # 2133576. References Appl M. The Haber-Bosch heritage: The ammonia production technology. In 50th Anniversary of the IFA Technical Conference 1997 Sep 25 (Vol. 25). Spain: Seville.Galloway JN, Aber JD, Erisman JW, Seitzinger SP, Howarth RW, Cowling EB, Cosby BJ. The nitrogen cascade. Bioscience. 2003 Apr 1;53(4):341-56.Bi W, Li Y, Hu Y. Recovery of phosphorus and nitrogen from alkaline hydrolysis supernatant of excess sludge by magnesium ammonium phosphate. Bioresource technology. 2014 Aug 1;166:1-8.Wu B, Dai X, Chai X. Critical review on dewatering of sewage sludge: Influential mechanism, conditioning technologies and implications to sludge re-utilizations. Water research. 2020 Aug 1;180:115912. Jafari, M., Botte, G.G. Electrochemical treatment of sewage sludge and pathogen inactivation. Appl. Electrochem. 51, 119–130 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10800-020-01481-6Wang D, Botte GG. In situ X-ray diffraction study of urea electrolysis on nickel catalysts. ECS Electrochemistry Letters. 2014;3(9):H29.Andreoli CV, Von Sperling M, Fernandes F. Sludge treatment and disposal. IWA publishing; 2007.

Voltammetric Study of Phase Separating Anode Materials in Li-Ion Battery Using Phase Field Model

The increasing demand for higher energy capacity in lithium-ion batteries has underscored the significance of modeling lithiation with alternative electrode materials, such as silicon (Si) and tin (Sn). This research addresses the need for comprehensive insights into the (dis)charging process, particularly focusing on the intricate phase transformations in the anode. Phase-field modeling has proven effective in capturing these transformations [2], revealing volumetric deformations of up to 300% during (dis)charging cycles [1]. Unfortunately, these deformations compromise material integrity, leading to reduced battery cycle life and reliability.To address these challenges, our work presents a novel framework for modeling lithiation in materials exhibiting two-phase diffusion using phase field modeling. Unlike previous models limited to single-phase diffusion, our framework provides a more realistic representation of the diffusion process. This realism is achieved by incorporating the time-dependent voltage applied to the anode, a crucial factor in understanding the electrochemical response during lithiation [3].Furthermore, we leverage the currents generated during the lithiation and delithiation processes to conduct a comprehensive voltammetric study. This study goes beyond existing research by considering the impact of phase separation on the currents developed during Li-ion battery operation. Our findings aim to contribute valuable insights into optimizing battery performance and addressing challenges associated with phase transformations, ultimately advancing the development of high-capacity anodes for lithium-ion batteries. REFERENCES [1] McDowell M. T., Lee S. W., Nix W. D., Cui Y. 25th Anniversary Article: Understanding the Lithiation of Silicon and Other Alloying Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries. Adv. Mater., Vol. 25 (36), pp. 4966–4985, 2013.[2] Chen L., Fan F., Hong L., Chen J., Ji Y. Z., Zhang S. L., Zhu T., Chen L. Q. A Phase-Field Model Coupled with Large Elasto-Plastic Deformation: Application to Lithiated Silicon Electrodes. J. Electrochem. Soc., Vol. 161 (11), pp. F3164–F3172, 2014.[3] Swaminathan, N., Balakrishnan, S., & George, K. Elasticity and Size Effects on the Electrochemical Response of a Graphite, Li-Ion Battery Electrode Particle. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 163(3), A488–A498, 2016. Figure 1

Boris N. Kholtsov (1861–1940): outstanding urologist, scientist, and teacher. To the 100th anniversary of the start of employment in the Urological Clinic of the Leningrad State Institute for Advanced Training of Doctors

This article is dedicated to outstanding clinical scientist Professor B.N. Kholtsov (1861–1940). The main stages of his scientific, clinical, and teaching activities and his scientific achievements in the development of novel methods for treating diseases of the urinary and male genital organs are presented. He was the first to propose a two-stage adenomectomy technique, an original method of urethral resection in case of stricture, and developed a surgical treatment method for contracture of the bladder neck. The role of Kholtsov in the training of urologists at the Department of Urology of the Leningrad State Institute for Advanced Training of Doctors, which he headed in 1926–1940, is shown. Kholtsov was a talented clinician, scientist, teacher, and innovator, whose main ideas remains in demand today.

Philosophical and legal ideas of F.M. Dostoevsky in modern legal doctrine A. I. Bastrykin, R. F. Ismagilov, V. P. Salnikov. The idea of goodness in the works of F.M. Dostoevsky and its influence on the development of the philosophy of law (to the 200th anniversary of F. M. Dostoevsky) / opening speech by A. I. Aleksandrov. 2nd, rev. and exp.

In the presented review, the authors provide a doctrinal content characteristic of the current ideas and scientific provisions of the monograph by A. I. Bastrykin, R. F. Ismagilov, V. P. Salnikov “The idea of Goodness in the works of F. M. Dostoevsky and its influence on the development of the Philosophy of Law (to the 200th anniversary of F. M. Dostoevsky”. It is noted that this scientific work is devoted to a complex of currently relevant philosophical and legal problems, related to the understanding of goodness and evil. until now has this topic not found its worthy philosophical and historical-legal justification, as well as unambiguous perception and interpretation both among scientists and among various social groups of Russian society. The authors of the review note that the appearance of the second edition of the monograph is positive for science and practice, and also the fact that this work once again raises questions traditional for the domestic intelligentsia in the philosophical and legal discourse.

On the way to a sovereign philosophy of Russian law A. I. Bastrykin, К. F. Ismagilov, М. P. Salnikov. The idea of goodness шn the works of А.M. Dostoevsky and its influence on the development of the philosophy of law (to the 200th anniversary of F. M. Dostoevsky) / intro. by A. I. Aleksandrov. St. Petersburg: university foundation, 2021. –

The article is a review of the monographs by A. I. Bastrykin, R. F. Ismagilov, V. P. Salnikov “The idea of Goodness in the works of F. M. Dostoevsky and its influence on the development of the Philosophy of Law (to the 200th anniversary of F. M. Dostoevsky)” (2021) and by S. I. Zakhartsev, D. V. Maslennikov, V. P. Salnikov “The logos of law: Parmenides – Hegel – Dostoevsky. On the question of the speculative-logical foundations of the metaphysics of law” (2019) and is devoted to the formation of the philosophical foundations of the theory of law, which are considered in the general context of the collective work of St. Petersburg philosophers and lawyers to develop a sovereign Philosophy of Law under the leadership of Professor V. P. Salnikov.

Human rights: problems of conceptualization, positivization and protection. On the 75th anniversary of the universal declaration of human rights (All-russian scientific conference With international participation)

On October 18, 2023 the Institute of State and Law of the RAS hosted the All-Russian Scientific Conference with international participation “Human rights: problems of conceptualization, positivization and protection. On the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights”. It was attended by representatives of leading Russian scientific and educational institutions, as well as researchers from Belarus and Uzbekistan. The Conference emphasized the continuing importance of the Universal Declaration for the establishment of international human rights standards. The participants of the scientific event discussed a wide range of problems related to the development of the doctrine of human rights and the practice of their protection in modern conditions characterized by the increasing complexity of international relations, the diversification of social inequalities and the introduction of new technologies.

Editorial: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Journal of Forensic Nursing.

Editorial: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Journal of Forensic Nursing.