50th Anniversary Research Articles

Społeczeństwo obywatelskie Izraela wobec przemian politycznych

The purpose of the article is to present Israeli society in the face of political change. These culminated in the formation of the radical right-wing coalition of Benjamin Netanyahu’s government in December 2022. To understand the current polarization of Israeli society, it is necessary to recall the history of its establishment and political transformation from 1948 to 2022. The history of Zionism and its transformations after the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 will be presented. The cut-off date will be the brutal Hamas attack on the State of Israel on October 7, the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the Yom Kippur War on October 6, 1973.

Foresight and Forecast: The Future of Gerontological Nursing for the Next 50 Years

The World Health Organization recognizes that aging is a life-long process. Aging is a universal phenomenon, and the number of people aged ≥65 years is expected to increase exponentially over the next 30 to 50 years. Thus, the universality and globalization of aging requires that our interconnected societies be equipped to meet the needs of humans across all developmental and life stages. The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic taught us to be agile, innovative, and always prepared to tackle new health issues that target older adults and their communities. Thus, the future of gerontological nursing must support optimal aging through practice, education, research, and policy initiatives. In recognition of the Journal of Gerontological Nursing's 50th anniversary, the current article forecasts future priorities and how gerontological nursing will address persistent challenges while capitalizing on opportunities to optimize health congruent with individuals' preferences and abilities, improve the care of older adults, and advance the study of aging. [ Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50 (12), 31–40.]

Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering

Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the <i>Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering</i>

“The Archive Is Ours": Rethinking Possession of the Historical Record

This article is based on the “California Indian Studies and the Archive” panel from the Bad Indians Symposium which celebrated the 10th anniversary of Deborah Miranda’s Bad Indians. After a decade, Miranda’s engagement with the archive is still palpable and inspired a panel of three historians to discuss how California Indian scholars navigate the archive. Especially as these are often repositories that were not created by Native people or with them in mind. Nonetheless, Native people have made the archive their own. This article argues for a California Indian methodology to interrogate, learn from and disrupt the archive.

Professor R.A. Melnikov — the path of a doctor and a scientist (on the 100th anniversary of his birth)

Рюрик Александрович Мельников — профессор, заслуженный деятель науки РСФСР, родился 12 ноября 1924 г. в г. Харькове. Всю практическую и научную деятельность проводил в стенах научно-исследовательского института онкологии им. Н.Н. Петрова. Рюрик Александрович Мельников проводил клинические исследования, которые охватили практически все локализации злокачественных опухолей человека. Результаты данных клинических исследований имеют огромную практическую значимость для здравоохранения и развития отечественной медицинской науки. Важным событием стал переезд Института Онкологии в поселок Песочный, после которого Рюрик Александрович возглавил отделение опухолей желудочно-кишечного тракта и руководил им почти 30 лет. Являясь широко известным специалистом-онкопроктологом, Р.А. Мельников во многом изменил подходы к лечению больных раком прямой кишки. Также Рюрик Александрович одним из первых в нашей стране начал разрабатывать проблему реабилитации онкологических больных. Рюрик Александрович Мельников навсегда останется в сердцах всех, как прекрасный человек, выдающийся ученый и талантливый хирург-онколог. Широкий диапазон его интересов, оригинальность научных изысканий позволяют говорить о несомненном таланте ученого, сделавшего много для развития отечественной медицинской науки.

Epistemic Marginalization and Methodology 50 Years after The Death of White Sociology

In its original form, the following essay was the closing keynote address of the annual meeting of the Sociology of Education Association (SEA), held in Monterey, California on February 20, 2023. That year was the 50th anniversary of both the founding of SEA and the publication of the landmark volume, The Death of White Sociology. In commemorating these events and assessing how the field of sociology has changed 50 years later, this essay juxtaposes the promise of critical quantitative and computational methods (CritQCM) with the problems of epistemic marginalization highlighted in the volume. After describing the rich theoretical diversity foregrounding the critical quantitative and computational movement, the discussion elaborates on three epistemic threats to the aim of the movement to develop and practice counter-hegemonic methodologies. These threats include (1) the qualitative-quantitative divide, (2) White norms and Black epistemic rigor, and (3) normative theory privileging. The essay concludes by contextualizing these epistemic threats with the nation’s current challenge of anomie, which has destabilized normative processes of knowledge recognition, and considers ways CritQCM might respond.

The Value of Red Culture: Evidence from Enterprise environmental Performance

As an indispensable part of the red culture, the spirit of Long March has important guiding significance for the current enterprise environmental performance management and the supervision of violations. This paper uses the series of activities marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Long March to construct a quasi-natural experiment, and the regression analysis finds that in 2016 and the following years, the level of environmental performance of enterprises located along the Red Army's Long March has significantly improved, indicating that the spirit of Long March can promote the improvement of corporate environmental responsibility awareness. At the same time, from the perspective of entrepreneurial literacy and environmental supervision, this paper explores the mechanism of Long March spirit to improve enterprise environmental performance, so as to provide an example for the development path of socialist culture with Chinese characteristics.

An Overview of the Milestones and Achievements in Chinese Language Education of the 20-Year-Old Hungarian–Chinese Bilingual Primary and Secondary School

The Hungarian–Chinese Bilingual Primary and Secondary School celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2024. The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the changes that the institution has undergone over this period and the major milestones it has reached. The study briefly summarises the organisational structure of Chinese language education at the institution and presents quantifiable results achieved in this field. This includes the year-end assessments of students’ performance in Chinese language classes, data from target language tests conducted by the Hungarian Educational Authority in Grades 6 and 8, and the results of the students’ leaving examinations. Finally, the study presents the further education paths of the school’s graduates, summarised by their chosen higher educational institutions.

25 років Інституту вищої освіти НАПН України: досягнення та перспективи розвитку

The Institute of Higher Education of the NAES of Ukraine has celebrated the 25th anniversary of its activity. This review is dedicated to summarizing the fruit­ful academic research, methodical and educational activities of the Institute dur­ing its 25-year history, as well as to outlining the prospects for its further devel­opment. Over the years of its activity, the Institute has accumulated considerable experience in the field of fundamental and applied research of topical problems of higher education. The results of the Institute’s research have formed the basis of methodological recommendations and developments, which are being used in HEIs in Ukraine. Thanks to its academic activity, the Institute has trained high-level specialists who make a significant contribution to the development of Ukrai­nian science and education. The Institute has specialized scientific councils for the defense of theses of Doctors of Science, as well as regular one-time defenses of theses for the awarding of the scientific degree of Doctor of Philosophy. The In­stitute actively cooperates with Ukrainian and foreign universities, participates in international projects aimed at the development and modernization of the higher education system. The Institute publishes three specialized scientific journals, an­nually publishes collective scientific monographs based on the results of scientific research carried out by the Institute’s departments. The Institute plays an impor­tant system-creating function in the development of higher education in Ukraine. The Institute’s work is especially important at wartime. The institute investigates the impact of the war on the system of higher education and ways of its recovery. It develops innovative teaching methods, trains specialists who meet the needs of the contemporary society, and participates in reforming higher education in Ukraine. 25 years of the Institute of Higher Education of the NAES of Ukraine – that’s 25 years of academic achievements, painstaking work and dedication to one’s job. That’s 25 years of knowledge and experience that serve for the good of the Ukrainian education.

70th anniversary of doctor of biological sciences, professor Safarbiy Khasanbiyevich Shkhagapsoev

70th anniversary of doctor of biological sciences, professor Safarbiy Khasanbiyevich Shkhagapsoev

The 30th anniversary of “The History and Geography of Human Genes”

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the publication of “The History and Geography of Human Genes”, the story of its origin and motivation is revisited by looking at nearly two decades of work that the book required. By describing details of activities that now have been abandoned thanks to technological advances, we try to communicate the irreplaceable importance of the motivational bases of research. We then look at the remarkable 30 years of the book’s life from its diffusion to the stability and longevity of its citation history, along with its inspirational impact on the scientific inquiries in many different fields.

Offline supervisory control synthesis: taxonomy and recent developments

AbstractThis paper surveys recent advances in supervisory control theory since its 30th anniversary in 2017. We performed a systematic literature search and selected 272 relevant papers, with a focus on automata-based approaches. These were fitted into coherent narratives, based in part on a taxonomy of supervisor synthesis methods. The obtained papers show the fast and vast progress of the field, where recent research covers a wide range of new synthesis optimization techniques, different aspects such as fault tolerance, security, and timing, and new and diverse application domains. This survey refrains from in-depth descriptions of techniques, instead focusing on high-level contributions of recent works, how they relate to each other, and future directions for research.

Origins of Opportunity, Part 1: The Formation of CSWE’s Minority Research Fellowship Program, 1954–1978

ABSTRACT This paper marks the 50th anniversary of the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Minority Fellowship Program (MFP), exploring its historical development. Leveraging archival CSWE materials, it chronicles pivotal events from 1954 leading to the MFP’s inception in 1973 and its early research fellowship cohorts through 1978. This historical analysis examines the advocacy, challenges, and milestones within the CSWE and broader social movements that promoted diversity and inclusion in social work education. The MFP specifically addressed the underrepresentation of minorities by developing culturally attuned researchers and practitioners. This reflective examination enriches the social work historical record and underscores the MFP’s transformative impact in creating a profession that effectively reflects and serves our racially and ethnically diverse society.

Treinta años de la Ley General de Educación colombiana: un planteamiento sobre la autonomía estudiantil

On February 8, 2024, Colombia celebrated the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the General Education Law, which places autonomy as one of its core principles. The gap between what the law stipulates regarding this principle, and the realities experienced in some classrooms, both in basic and secondary education, as well as in undergraduate and even graduate education, appears to be, at the very least, immense. This discussion aims to reflect on the principle-concept of student autonomy from a philosophical and psycho-pedagogical perspective oriented toward identifying progress in the implementation of the General Education Law in Colombia. Through a qualitative methodology, the concept of autonomy is approached from natural language, philosophy, and legislation. Some successful experiences are described where autonomous student development and teaching and learning processes were achieved. Citizen autonomy is considered the foundation for the strengthening and development of successful, or at least functional, societies, and in this sense, it is shown how, from the experiences and dynamics of the Colombian educational system, the path to forming autonomous individuals is still far from being achieved. It is concluded that rethinking the role of the agents linked to the educational context will be essential if the course is to be changed.

Study on the Development of Cross-border E-commerce by the Policy Trials of the Free Trade Zones (FTZ)

The Pilot Free Trade Zone is a milestone policy for opening up the foreign economy, and plays an important role under the policy orientation of ‘early and pilot implementation’ in China. 2023 will mark the 10th anniversary of the construction of the Pilot Free Trade Zone in Shanghai, and the new development pattern is based on the domestic macro-cycle as the main body, and the domestic and international double-cycle is mutually promoted, and cross-border e-commerce is just an important connection link relying on Internet technology and the emerging trade mode. Cross-border e-commerce, as an emerging trade mode relying on Internet technology, is an important link between the domestic and international double cycle. Exploring the path of enhancement of cross-border e-commerce development by the policy experiment of the Pilot Free Trade Zone can help to build a new development pattern in which the domestic and international double cycles promote each other, and provide a basis for deepening the policy in the future. Under the guidance of trade cost theory, government reengineering theory and cooperation theory, this paper draws the following conclusions, and the FTZ has reduced the trade cost of enterprises and further stimulated the vitality of cross-border e-commerce by continuously optimising the tax policy and simplifying the customs clearance procedures. In the future, it is necessary to aim for high-quality green development, identify strategic positioning, and give full play to regional characteristics, and at the same time, refine and improve the rules and standards for the development of digital trade and implement them fairly and equitably, so as to better promote cross-border e-commerce as well as the sustainable development of the economy as a whole.

Turkish literary journal HECE commemorates the 200th anniversary of Dostoevsky’s birth

Turkish literary journal HECE commemorates the 200th anniversary of Dostoevsky’s birth

Valery Aleksandrovich Chereshnev – organizer of the immunological service in the Western Urals

The article is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Valery Aleksandrovich Chereshnev, a Russian scientist, academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, known for his works in the field of immunology and pathophysiology. V.A. Chereshnev began his career at Perm State Medical Institute, where he continued his postgraduate studies after graduating with honors. In 1970, he defended his PhD thesis on the topic “On the role of the properties of microbial cells and macroorganisms in the mechanism of development of an early phagocytic reaction to the introduction of typhoid vaccine”. In 1982, he defended his doctoral dissertation on the topic “Closed chest injury in combination with gamma irradiation (clinic, pathogenesis, treatment, medical protection).” He worked as a lecturer and professor in various educational institutions, and also headed scientific laboratories. In 1988, he became the director of the Institute of Ecology and Genetics of Microorganisms, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and then organized a branch in Yekaterinburg, which was later transformed into the Institute of Immunology and Physiology, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, where he also became the director. Valery Aleksandrovich was elected a corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Chairman of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Chairman of the Committee on Science and High Technologies of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. In addition, he was elected President of the Russian Scientific Society of Immunologists, organized the Society of Immunologists of the Urals. Currently he is actively developing immunological services in the Western Urals.

Twenty Years of Graphene: From Pristine to Chemically Engineered Nano-Sized Flakes.

It is a celebratory moment for graphene! This year marks the 20th anniversary of the discovery of this amazing material by Geim and Novoselov. Curiously, it coincides with the century mark of graphite's layered structure discovery. Since the discovery of graphene with the promise that its outstanding properties would change the world, society often wonders where is graphene? In this context, their discoverers said in 2005, "despite the reigning optimism about graphene-based electronics, "graphenium" microprocessors are unlikely to appear for the next 20 years". Today, possibilities for graphene are endless! It can be used in electronics, photonics, fuel cells, energy storage, artificial intelligence, biomedicine, and even cultural heritage or sports. Additionally, the electronic properties of this material have been modified in fascinating ways. Bilayer graphene sheets have been found to be superconductive when twisted at a "magic angle", leading to a new and exciting field of research known as "moiré quantum materials" or "twistronics". Additionally, small graphene fragments with nanometer sizes undergo a quantum confinement effect of electrons, affording semiconductive materials with applications in optoelectronics. Organic synthesis allows the preparation of molecules with a graphene-like pattern with total control of the shape and size, exhibiting a big catalog of chiroptical and optoelectronic properties. This Perspective shows some of the fascinating milestones raised in the field of graphene-like materials from a chemical point of view, including functionalization strategies employed to chemically modify the topology and the properties of pristine graphene as well as the rising molecular graphenes.

Towards the year 2049: The next 25 years of occupational health and safety research.

In this discussion paper, we close our 2024 series reflecting on the successes, failures, and promises of occupational health and safety research in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health (SJWEH). This paper aims to elaborate on the future of our research field. We conducted a narrative review of lessons learned in the series, examining insights gained and key takeaways. Additionally, we explored the current and anticipated agendas of major institutions, including the World Health Organization and the European Union, on occupational health and safety, as well as potential developments in the academic publishing industry. Occupational health and safety research has significantly evolved over the last 50 years, emphasizing longitudinal study designs, enriching observational data with registry-based information, and expanding the scope of hazardous determinants impacting workers` health. Novel statistical approaches have further enabled researchers to address complex associations, such as mediation effects, and to strengthen causal inference in observational studies. At the same time, the publishing business is changing rapidly, with artificial intelligence poised to reshape both research practices and the landscape of academic publishing. In the changing landscape of research and academic publishing, our goal is for SJWEH to continue to be a leading source of high-quality research dedicated to protecting and improving workers' health. We are curious and excited to see where all these current and anticipated changes will lead in the years to come.

To the 60th anniversary of Igor Vitalievich Poddubny

Prof. Igor V. Poddubny, a member of the Editorial Board of the Russian Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Dr. Sci. (med), celebrated his 60th anniversary on September 25, 2024. The basic area of his interest and research is mini-invasive endoscopic surgeries in children and adolescents. He has developed and implemented into clinical practice modern surgical techniques for treating children with various emergency and elective surgeries in urology, coloproctology and gynecology. He was the first in Russia to perform endoscopic surgical interventions for varicocele, abdominal cryptorchidism, cysts of parenchymal organs of the abdominal cavity and retroperitoneal space, as well as laparoscopic nephrectomy, heminephroterectomy, adrenalectomy. He also operated patients with Hirschsprung's disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, colon polyposis, complex malformations of the uterus and vagina, etc.