50th Anniversary Research Articles

Lithium - Fifteen Years Later.

The 75th anniversary of introducing lithium into modern psychiatry is recognized, attested by the 1949 paper of John Cade. About this event, my editorial in the special 2010 issue of Neuropsychobiology was titled "Lithium: Sixty Years Thereafter". Since then, fifteen more years have brought further information about lithium. This paper makes a narrative review of the most important articles published in this period. The selected key literature of 2010-2024 addressed lithium prophylactic efficacy in bipolar disorder (BD), including pediatric, recurrent depression, and lithium augmentation of antidepressants in treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Novel data have been obtained for lithium adverse effects (kidney, thyroid) and beneficial outcomes of long-term lithium administration (anti-suicidal, neuroprotective, antiviral, and others). The results on the mechanisms of lithium action covered genetic investigations of the ConLiGen, and in vitro studies with induced pluripotent stem cells and lymphoblastoid cell lines. The underutilization of lithium nowadays was emphasized, and the ways to overcome it were considered. Lithium remains the choice drug for recurrence prevention in BD, also in adolescents, and a significant option for augmentation of antidepressants in TRD. The adverse side effects should be carefully followed and managed according to current guidelines. There are also beneficial lithium impacts, of which anti-suicidal and anti-dementia seem the most important. Most of the results of neurobiological studies on lithium mechanisms may be related to lithium response and some (e.g. immunomodulatory) to the pathogenesis of BD. Better education about lithium could make more patients the beneficiary of this drug.

Embrace the Past and Forge Ahead: The China Report on the 30th Anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD)

Embrace the Past and Forge Ahead: The China Report on the 30th Anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD)

Human Dynamics Research in GIScience: challenges and opportunities

The Symposium on Human Dynamics Research, first organized at the 2015 AAG Meeting in Chicago, celebrated its 10th anniversary at the 2024 AAG Meeting in Honolulu, marking a decade of transformative advancements in the field. Over the past decade, the focus of human dynamics research has shifted from traditional spatial-temporal analyses to sophisticated modeling of human behavior in a hybrid physical-virtual world. This evolving field now examines the intricate interdependencies between physical and digital environments, addressing critical issues such as urban resilience, public health, social equity, and community sustainability. The symposium emphasized the growing importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, advanced data-driven analytical platforms, and innovative theoretical frameworks to better understand human interactions across these spaces. As human dynamics continue to shape global urban systems, these advancements are pivotal for future research and real-world problem-solving, offering novel insights into the interconnectedness of mobility, technology, and societal well-being in a rapidly changing world.

ЖИЗНЬ В ОКЕАНОЛОГИИ: ОТ АРКТИКИ ДО АНТАРКТИКИ

The article is devoted to the 80th anniversary of Inna Abramovna Nemirovskaya, Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, Chief Scientific Associate of the Shirshov Institute of Oceanology of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IO RAS). The key stages of scientific activity for more than 50 years of work in IO RAS are marked.

ВСПОМИНАЕМ ЮРИЯ ВИЗБОРА (20.06.1934–17.09.1984) 40 ЛЕТ СПУСТЯ

On June 20, 2024, we celebrated the 90th anniversary of the birth of the beloved poet, singersongwriter, screenwriter, film actor, journalist Yuri Iosifovich Vizbor. Yu. I. Vizbor is one of the founders of the genre of author’s, tourist song, the creator of the genre of songreportage. Exhibitions, concerts, literary and musical evenings were dedicated to the memory of Yu. I. Vizbor. 40 years ago, in the last year of his life, on February 9, 1984, Yuri Vizbor came to the Institute of Oceanology of the Russian Academy of Sciences with a concert. Among the employees of our institute were close friends of Yuri Vizbor, with whom he went to the mountains, rafted down rivers in kayaks, participated in the famous Grushinsky festival of author’s songs. They provided stories-memories of different periods of Yuri Vizbor’s life. Some excerpts from their memoirs, written in a reportage form close to Vizbor, are presented in this article.

The future of tourism: interview with Nicole Ferdinand about Notting Hill Carnival Futures

PurposeAs the Journal of Tourism Futures celebrates its 10th anniversary, Dr. Albert Postma interviews Dr. Nicole Ferdinand (Oxford Brookes University Business School).Design/methodology/approachA personal interview.FindingsThe interview provides insights about the application of scenario planning for a mega event such as Notting Hill Carnival, how the process of scenario planning was experienced by the participants and the effect the study had on the Carnival, and how it was perceived in subsequent years.Originality/valueFerdinand shares her experiences with and learnings of the Notting Hill Carnival Futures project, conducted in 2013–2014 as first international project by the European Tourism Futures Institute.

Space flight mechanics theoretist and practitioner. On the 100th anniversary of the birth of academician T.M. Eneev

The article presents materials about Academician Timur Magometovich Eneev, an outstanding scientist in the field of space flight mechanics, one of the founders of modern space flight dynamics. His works have made a significant contribution to the achievements of world science. Namely, his contribution to the launch of the first artificial satellite of the Earth, the flight of Yuri Gagarin, to the implementation of flights to the Moon, planets of the Solar system, to the study of small bodies of the Solar system, to the theory of cosmogony, solving problems of genetics is great. The new mathematical methods proposed by T.M. Eneev to solve the problems of space exploration constitute the golden fund of Russian astrodynamics and are successfully used for the implementation of Russian space exploration projects. T.M. Eneev is not only an outstanding scientist, but also a citizen of our Fatherland, who responded to the problems of the formation of science, cosmonautics, cosmogony, biology and other issues of concern to modern society.

Research landmarks on the 60th anniversary of Epstein-Barr virus.

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), the first human oncovirus discovered in 1964, has become a focal point in virology, immunology, and oncology because of its unique biological characteristics and significant role in human diseases. As we commemorate the 60th anniversary of EBV's discovery, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the major advancements in our understanding of this complex virus. In this review, we highlight key milestones in EBV research, including its virion structure and life cycle, interactions with the host immune system, association with EBV-associated diseases, and targeted intervention strategies.

Revisiting the Access Rainbow

The Access Rainbow offers a 7-layer socio-technical model for universal access that has been widely discussed in CI. For the 20th Anniversary Edition of The Journal of Community Informatics (JOCI), we explore what this public interest model of universal access foreshadowed as critical issues about AI and emerging information infrastructures. Looking forward, we challenge CI scholars to continue to leverage the Access Rainbow model to foreground human rights issues, and to continue the empowerment-oriented work associated with CI activism in datafied and algorithmically intensive domains.

Непрочитана сторінка біографії професора Володимира Фавра (до 150-річчя лікаря і вченого)

This personalia is devoted to an episode of the turbulent life and work of Professor Volodymyr Favr, a prominent Kharkiv scientist, hygienist, and malaria specialist, whose 150th anniversary is being marked this year. It’s an entirely routine episode. It is about the activities of V. Favr, a privatdozent at that time, as a lecturer on factory hygiene at the Kharkiv Institute of Technology in 1906-1908. Certain archival documents previously neglected by historians are being brought into scientific circulation. This study applies methodological tools of biographical studies, local history, social history of medicine, and history of everyday life. It examines the election of V. Favr to the post of lecturer at the Kharkiv Institute of Technology, his further academic career, and organizational activities to create a factory hygiene classroom. It is pointed out that even the everyday scenes of the outstanding personalities’ lives should be the subject of historical and biographical studies, as they contribute to a better understanding of the path of these people to their victories.

100th Anniversary Celebration of Sun Yat‐sen University (SYSU): Polymer Research in SYSU

100th Anniversary Celebration of Sun Yat‐sen University (SYSU): Polymer Research in SYSU

Department of surgical diseases of Yaroslavl state medical university: on the 50th anniversary of its establishment

The article describes the development of the Department of Surgical Diseases at the Yaroslavl State Medical University from 1974 to 2024.

A beacon of global hydrogen development: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of IAHE and honoring the memory of its founder, Professor Turhan Nejat Veziroglu

A beacon of global hydrogen development: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of IAHE and honoring the memory of its founder, Professor Turhan Nejat Veziroglu

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the annual ASRA spring meeting in Orlando held May 1-3, 2025

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the annual ASRA spring meeting in Orlando held May 1-3, 2025

The future of tourism: an interview with Leslie Vella about the future of tourism in Malta

PurposeAs the Journal of Tourism Futures celebrates its 10th Anniversary, Dr Ian Yeoman (Hotel Management School Leeuwarden) interviews Leslie Vella (Malta Tourism Authority) about the future of tourism in Malta, drawing upon a series of scenarios as a reflective learning tool.Design/methodology/approachA personal interview.FindingsThe interview discusses the future of tourism in Malta raising issues and reflections, through four scenarios that portray the Mediterranean island: Scenario 1: A Regenerative Future – Reposition, Realignment and Refocus (Transformation), Scenario 2: A Sustainable Pathway – Adaption and Innovative Growth (Growth), Scenario 3: Europe’s Second Class – Second Choice Destination (Stagnation) and Scenario 4: No Tourism (Collapse).Originality/valueUpon critical reflection, scenarios can be seen as a powerful learning device to frame, surface and discuss issues associated with tourism, in this case in Malta.

A century of electrocardiographic progress: A tribute to Willem Einthoven on the 100th anniversary of his Nobel Prize on Medicine and Physiology.

A century of electrocardiographic progress: A tribute to Willem Einthoven on the 100th anniversary of his Nobel Prize on Medicine and Physiology.

70 Years of Korean Education, A Review of Achievements and Challenges: Focusing on Papers Presented at the Annual Conference of the Korean Educational Research Association in Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary

70 Years of Korean Education, A Review of Achievements and Challenges: Focusing on Papers Presented at the Annual Conference of the Korean Educational Research Association in Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary

VASYL STUS IN THE THEATER: FROM THE HISTORY OF THE ISSUE (1980s — 1990s)

The theatrical interpretation of the life and work of Vasyl Stus began in the late 1980s. Dozens of productions across various genres appeared during the period of accumulating and systematizing biographical and artistic material, as well as reinterpreting the figure of Stus. Interest in his personality is evidenced by the performances of both experienced directors and beginners. One of the key tasks of Stus studies is to trace the history of the theatrical experiences that bring Vasyl Stus’s creative life into focus. To model the perception and artistic interpretation of Stus’s personality, it is important to identify various forms of professional performances centered on Vasyl Stus’s life or based on his works, while considering the chronological order of their appearance. These forms include poetic compositions, dramatic compositions, plays, etc. The paper starts a project focusing on the outlined issues and highlights the theatrical productions from the late 1980s and the 1990s. Decades of theatrical exploration of Vasyl Stus’s creative personality represent not only a time of popularizing his works and integrating the poet’s name into the cultural sphere but also a period of directors’ and actors’ search for the potential — both poetic and existential — within Stus’s texts. The strength and significance of the poet’s legacy were proved by the following performances: the poetic composition “Vasyl Stus” (1988) by Volodymyr Kuchynskyi, the dramatic composition “The Bird of Soul” (1989) by Vitalii Sementsov, the musical and dramatic composition “Return” (1989) by Myroslav Hrynyshyn, the monologue “Go through a Hundred Scaffolds, a Man, Having Sight in a Heart” (1992) by Marharyta and Kyrylo Bulkins, the monologue “Damned Years” (1992—1993) by Volodymyr Smotrytel, the play on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of V. Stus’s birth (1998) by Dmytro Stus and Serhii Proskurnia.

War and Peace in Lebanon: On the 80th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations

War and Peace in Lebanon: On the 80th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations

The future of tourism: interview with Ian Yeoman about the Journal of Tourism Futures

PurposeAs the Journal of Tourism Futures celebrates its 10th anniversary, Dr. Albert Postma (NHL Stenden University) interviews Professor Ian Yeoman (NHL Stenden University) as co-editor of the Journal of Tourism Futures and expert on scenario planning in tourism and hospitality.Design/methodology/approachA personal interview.FindingsYeoman shares his expertise on the establishment and evolution of the Journal of Tourism Futures, in the context of the growth of futures thinking in tourism within a science and industry context.Originality/valueThe interview provides insights in the evolution of futures thinking in tourism, reflected in the growth and growing reputation of the Journal of Tourism Futures.