National Characteristics Research Articles

Towards a social cost of carbon with national characteristics

The majority of estimates of the social cost of carbon use preference parameters calibrated to data for North America and Europe. We here use statistically representative data for attitudes to time and risk across the world. The social cost of carbon is substantially higher in the global north than in the south. The difference is more pronounced if we count people rather than countries.

Spatiotemporal Characteristics and Influencing Factors of the Synergistic Effect of Pollution Reduction and Carbon Reduction in China

Based on the use of the coupling coordination model to calculate the coupling coordination degree of carbon emission and pollutant control, the national, regional, and provincial spatiotemporal characteristics of the synergistic effect of pollution control and carbon emissions reduction in China were further analyzed, facilitating the crucial to identification of key areas. The fixed effects regression models and provincial panel data from 2006 to 2020 were used to explore factors contributing to better synergizing the reduction of pollution and carbon emissions in China. On this basis, the adjustment variable of R&D investment intensity was introduced, and the regulation effect model was constructed to further explore the influence mechanism of the synergistic effect of pollution reduction and carbon reduction. The results showed that： synergy exists between carbon emission reduction and the air pollution control system, the evolution of the synergistic effect of pollution reduction and carbon reduction in China presented an inverted "U"-shaped trend from 2006 to 2020, and there was spatial aggregation and a spatial spillover effect in pollution reduction and carbon reduction. The synergistic governance of carbon emission and pollutant control was still at a relatively low level. The carbon emission and air pollutant emission systems were still in an unstable and uncoordinated state. The results showed that： The degree of coordination of eastern China, central China, and western China decreased in turn. At the national level, energy consumption structure, per capita GDP, and the proportion of green investment were the main factors affecting the synergistic effect of pollution reduction and carbon. The heterogeneity of the influencing factors existed in the central, eastern, and western regions on industrial structure, energy consumption structure, energy utilization efficiency, per capita GDP, urbanization rate, the proportion of green investment, and transportation structure. The intensity of R&D played a significant moderating effect in the whole country, eastern, and central regions. However, no significant moderating effect was identified in the western region. In the eastern region, the urbanization rate, the proportion of green investment, and the transportation structure could not have a significant effect on the synergistic effect of pollution reduction and carbon reduction alone, and it must be coordinated with the intensity of R&D.

Gabapentinoid prescribing patterns and predictors utilizing neural networks: An analysis across emergency departments Nationwide between 2012 and 2021

BackgroundGabapentinoids increasingly utilized for neuropathic pain, possibly to curb opioid prescribing. At the same time, data suggest subsequent increases in misuse and overdose of gabapentinoids, often in mixed overdoses. We sought to determine national trends and characteristics of gabapentinoid prescribing, including co-use with opioids, from the emergency department (ED). MethodsThis is a retrospective review of the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS) from 2012 to 2021. Our primary outcome was the trend in ED visits in which gabapentinoids were prescribed at discharge. Secondarily, we identified trends in gabapentinoid and opioid co-prescribing and gabapentin and pregabalin prescribing at ED discharge. We examined demographic data and used descriptive statistics, Shapiro Wilke's test, Pearson's Spearman's rho (SR) or Pearson's correlation coefficient (PC) as applicable. Neural networks were used to identify the most important predictors of opioid utilization during the same visit. ResultsBetween 2012 and 2021, there were an estimated 7,242,694 (0.53% of all ED visits) visits in which gabapentinoids were prescribed at ED discharge. Prescriptions increased from a total of 138,479 (0.1%) in 2012 to 893,495 (0.63%) in 2021 (PC: 0.85, p < 0.001). Opioids were co-prescribed in 27.2% of all visits in which gabapentinoids were prescribed, with no change over time (PC: −0.47, p = 0.09). Pregabalin prescription increased linearly over time (PC: 0.64, p = 0.02).The most important predictors of opioid administration or co-prescribing were whether an alternative provider (e.g., consult or nurse practitioner) saw the patient (100%), insurance (94.4%), age (75.9%), and region (75.2%). ConclusionDespite an association of misuse and overdose, often associated with opioids, gabapentinoids were increasingly prescribed at ED discharge. While these agents may be safer alternatives to opioids, misuse may be an associated consequence of increased prescribing, which warrants further investigation.

Assessing Decarbonization Approaches across Major Economies

The global energy transition is an uneven process, fundamentally related to the level of economic development of countries and their access to energy resources (renewable and non-renewable) to a large extent. The global climate is interconnected, and all nations impact it through their products and services. The six countries discussed—China, Brazil, Germany, Japan, Russia, and India—account for 44.8% of global primary energy consumption and 49% of global CO2 emissions. Each of them has its own strategy for achieving carbon neutrality, based on different decarbonization scenarios, which, according to the authors, depend on geopolitical factors, national economy characteristics, and the established pragmatic goals and objectives. However, the “green agenda” itself may not always be among the top priorities when formulating energy strategies. The study objective is to analyze the feasibility of the stated goals in these countries using a combined logistic curve-based forecasting tool for predicting solar and wind production as well as investment volumes. It aims to justify the relation between solar and wind energy production and investment policies using a calculated technological coefficient. Results show similar, but time-shifted fluctuating investment dynamics in solar and wind energy trends in Japan, Germany and China, with Germany and Japan outperforming investment forecasts when considering the technology efficiency coefficient. Furthermore, the findings highlight the overwhelming appreciation of the unevenness of the green transition process, which will consequently make it impossible to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement until 2050. Taking these factors into consideration, exploratory decarbonization scenarios for these six major world economies alongside two dimensions, namely, the pace of green transition versus green technology and versus resources, are presented.

Handmade Porcelain in Jingdezhen：Research on Intangible Cultural Heritage from the Perspective of Identity Construction and Cultural Identity, China

Jingdezhen, known as the porcelain capital of China, has a glorious history of porcelain making for thousands of years, which has given birth to countless outstanding craftsmen. Jingdezhen handmade ceramics embody distinct national and regional characteristics and are important representatives of traditional handicrafts. Its "hand-made porcelain skills" and "traditional porcelain kiln workshop construction skills" were included in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006, marking the start of the intangible inheritance and protection of hand-made porcelain. Today, China's intangible cultural heritage protection work has made significant progress. However, in-depth research on the inheritors of "intangible cultural heritage" still has a long way to go. This study uses identity construction and cultural identity as the framework, focusing on the intangible inheritors of Jingdezhen handmade porcelain. It aims to explain the process of their identity construction and cultural identity. The research comprehensively uses field surveys, literature reviews, case analysis and other methods, and goes deep into the workshops. , the studio communicates face-to-face with intangible cultural heritage inheritors, and provides comprehensive research results for the protection and development of intangible cultural heritage inheritors of Jingdezhen handmade porcelain.

Are we making the most of safe staffing research.

The uptake of research evidence on staffing issues in nursing by nursing leadership, management and into organizational policies seems to vary across Europe. This study wants to assess this uptake of research evidence. Scoping survey. The presidents of twelve country specific Sigma Chapters within the European Region answered written survey questions about work organisation, national staffing levels, national skill mix levels, staff characteristics, and education. Seven of the 12 chapters could not return complete data, reported that data was unavailable, there was no national policy or only guidance related to some settings. Enhancing the awareness of nursing research and of nursing leaders and managers regarding staffing level evidence is not enough. It seems necessary to encourage nurse leaders to lobby for staffing policies. Research evidence on staffing issues in nursing and how it benefits health care is available. In Europe this evidence should be used more to lobby for change in staffing policies.

Research on Chinese Hero Films from the Perspective of Film Narratology

From the perspective of film narratology, a comparative analysis of Chinese hero films reveals how many films use narrative techniques to construct heroic phenomena. Based on Chinese history, mythology, legends, or modern backgrounds, they shape heroic images with national characteristics and the spirit of the times, better disseminate culture and inherit spirit, and play a positive role in shaping national identity and cultural confidence. Based on this, this article mainly focuses on the research content of Chinese hero films from the perspective of film narratology, briefly describing the historical development, narrative structure, narrative themes and symbols of Chinese hero films, and comparing and analyzing the narrative structures, themes and techniques in different hero films, in order to provide corresponding reference for relevant personnel.

Репрезентативность показателей и объективность оценок в компаративистике: экономика Российской империи второй половины XIX столетия в современных зарубежных исследованиях

The relevance of comparative studies of the level of industrial and economic development of the Russian Empire in the second half of the XIX century is determined by the fact that their results in some cases are used to substantiate theoretical ideas about the national characteristics of the Russian economy and society in comparison with the leading countries of Industrial Revolution. In economic literature, assertions about the “catastrophic” backwardness of Russia during this period are often encountered. Modern foreign historical-economic research allows for a more objective assessment of the gap between the level of industrial and economic development of the Russian Empire and the “advanced” states. However, the authors of these studies do not always succeed in consistently applying the principle of uniform criteria for comparing different economies. In particular, it is hardly justified: in some cases, to take into account, and in others, not to take into account the population and economic potential of territorial isolated peripheral regions of the respective economies. For example, the value of historical and economic comparisons is reduced by the confusion in research between the actual territory of the Russian Empire in the middle and second half of the XIX century, its territory within the conditional “borders of 1913” and the territory within “former USSR” borders. In this regard the article notes that conclusions drawn on the basis of fragmentary and arbitrarily interpreted information can’t be considered as fully correct. According to the author, in a comparative analysis of the economies-leaders of the Industrial Revolution, it is necessary to use assessment methods that take into account the population and indicators of economic development of peripheral territories were included in trade and financial exchanges with these economies, because this inclusion strongly spired the development of economies-leaders.

Depiction of Uzbek agricultural practices and the everyday lives of its people as portrayed in literary works

This article investigates the depiction of Uzbek agricultural practices and the everyday lives of its people as portrayed in early 20th-century literary works. By analyzing selected texts, this study explores how authors of the period represented the agricultural landscape, farming techniques, and social dynamics within Uzbek society. The research further examines the challenges and intricacies involved in translating these cultural depictions into English, with a particular focus on Gafur Gulom's "Shum Bola" (Naughty Boy). The study highlights the translator's role in preserving the original cultural nuances while conveying the text's meaning to an English-speaking audience. Through this analysis, the article underscores the complexities of literary translation, especially in maintaining the authenticity of national characteristics in cross-cultural contexts.

Multimedia Innovation and Integration of Folk Art Elements in Interior Design

In the long history, China has accumulated a large number of excellent traditional cultures, especially folk-art elements, which are very rich in content and are good design materials and inspiration sources. With the development of China's economy and society, people's requirements for interior decoration have become higher, so multimedia graphic design to meet users' personalized needs is a typical implicit optimization problem. Therefore, this paper combines folk art elements with modern digital processing technology and interior design of image processing, and at the same time, the improved interactive genetic algorithm introduces users' subjective evaluation into the design process, allowing users to participate in the design work. Experiments show that the algorithm can effectively meet the personalized needs of customers in the process of graphic design. It has played a positive role in the integration of national art and modern interior design and the embodiment of national characteristics in modern multimedia design.

Национальная специфика паремий с темпоральным значением в чувашском языке

The purpose of this study is to identify the national specifics of paroemias with temporal meaning in the Chuvash language. The scientific novelty of this work lies in its exploration of binary temporal oppositions that are shaped by calendar landmarks related to natural cycles. These landmarks reflect the concerns and daily activities of peasants. The article finds that many paroemias are expressions of the Chuvash ethnic mentality and represent a special vision of life situations by native speakers. As a result, the main oppositions characterizing human time and life cycles were analyzed. The high productivity of the persistent opposition "паян" (today) – "ыран" (tomorrow); "кун" (day) – "çĕр" (night); "вилĕм" (death) – "пурнăç" (life) was revealed. Comparative semantic temporal relations in Chuvash parodies are clearly manifested and can be characterized by both positive and negative connotations. The results showed that it is precisely this conceptualization of temporal meaning in the Chuvash language that has its own national characteristics. The temporal indicator is a characteristic of human existence and is vividly reflected in the phraseological and paremiological foundations of the language.

Unlocking Dividends: The impact of managerial social capital on international corporate payouts

We present robust international evidence that managerial social capital is a significant determinant of dividend policy worldwide. Our analysis reveals that social capital mitigates information asymmetry and financial constraints, thereby resulting in increased dividend payouts. The effect is particularly pronounced for firms anticipating high cash retention costs. These findings are consistent with the pecking-order perspective of corporate payouts. Moreover, we identify a significant moderating role of shareholder legal protection and national cultural characteristics. Our results remain robust across alternative model specifications and tests for endogeneity.

Genetic Characteristics of a Large Pediatric Cohort of Patients with Inborn Errors of Immunity: Single-Center Experience.

More than 450 genetic defects result in inborn errors of immunity (IEI). Their individual prevalence in specific cohorts is influenced by national characteristics and other factors. We present results of genetic testing conducted in 1809 Russian children with IEI. Genetic defects confirming IEI were found in 1112 out of 1809 (61.5%) probands. These defects included variants in 118 single genes (87.9% of patients) and aberrations in 6 chromosomes (11.8%). Notably, three patients harbored pathogenic variants in more than one IEI gene. Large deletions constituted 5% of all defects. Out of the 799 original variants, 350 (44%) have not been described previously. Rare genetic defects (10 or fewer patients per gene) were identified in 20% of the patients. Among 967 probands with germline variants, defects were inherited in an autosomal dominant manner in 29%, X-linked in 34%, and autosomal recessive in 37%. Four females with non-random X-inactivation exhibited symptoms of X-linked diseases (BTK, WAS, CYBB, IKBKG gene defects). Despite a relatively low rate of consanguinity in Russia, 47.9% of autosomal recessive gene defects were found in a homozygous state. Notably, 28% of these cases carried "Slavic" mutation of the NBN gene or known hot-spot mutations in other genes. The diversity of IEI genetic forms and the high frequency of newly described variants underscore the genetic heterogeneity within the Russian IEI group. The new variants identified in this extensive cohort will enrich genetic databases.

Визуальные источники о новой советской обрядности в татарской деревне 1970-х годов

In the 1960s–1970s in the Soviet society, formation of new civil rituals gained relevance. One of the newfound components was family and household (personal family) rituals – ceremonial registration and a wedding. The article reveals the process of introducing a new civil wedding ritual in a Tatar village in the 1970s. The sources include wedding photographs from the family archives of the Nurutdinovs, the Mamatovs, the Khakovs, and the Romazanovs – natives of different regions of the Tatar Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, as well as the author’s field materials collected through in-depth and longitudinal interviews. Wedding photographs represent valuable illustrative material on the problem of the formation of a new “Soviet rituals” in the socio-cultural space of the village, including the destruction of the wedding image and deprivation of its national features and characteristics. They can be considered a multifaceted source upon which the formation of collective memory about the Soviet past is based.

Research on the Path of Folk Art

With the development of social economy, the globalization of the world has become an inevitable trend. However, the cultures of various countries and nationalities in the world are constantly communicating and merging with each other; the folk art in China has been greatly impacted, and the traditional culture with distinctive national characteristics has been rejected. Strengthening folk art education is needed not only to improve people's personality and cultivate people's aesthetic taste, but also to protect traditional culture and impart national spirit. With the rapid development of information technology relying on hand-held learning equipment, mobile internet technology, and network multimedia technology, life-long learning is possible. Using smart mobile devices to study the art teaching of folk art is conducive to in-depth exploration, applying the learning methods of folk art to our own study and life, and protecting and inheriting the infringed folk art.

On Chinese Traditional Culture and Its Creative Transformation and Innovative Development

Traditional Chinese culture originated in the ancient cultural period before the age of Shennong, which was created by the children of the Chinese nation who lived in the territory of China for generations, and this culture has been continuously inherited by the Chinese nation, which not only embodies the distinctive national characteristics, but also has a very long history. For the value of traditional culture to be realized in contemporary times, its creativity and innovation should be further developed. In this regard, the first thing we need to do is to find out the standard of excellent traditional Chinese culture, make creative changes to it, and make organic integration of the development of contemporary culture industry, so as to promote the socialist culture to embark on a more prosperous and flourishing road.

Silvio Berlusconi, Forza Italia, and Berlusconism: a political and cultural enterprise

ABSTRACT Silvio Berlusconi instigated a significant and lasting transformation in Italian politics. He revolutionized political communication, established a personal party, personalized the political process, and influenced the alteration of the party system. His approach was marked by a mix of diverse and sometimes contradictory elements. For example, this new political figure, who claimed to be the most important statesman in Italian history, strived to maintain his image as an outsider and non-politician. He framed himself, his party and his coalition as expressions of the centre-right, yet he was undeniably a new kind of populist, leveraging his vast media empire for the purposes of political mobilization. Berlusconi also succeeded in creating ‘Berlusconism’, a unique political culture that I will discuss, along with an anthropological transformation of politics and society. Thus, even after Berlusconi’s death, the legacy of Berlusconism endures in Italy. Moreover, in the mainstream literature, Berlusconi has often been seen as evidence of the ‘abnormality’ of Italian democracy. Contrary to this view, I argue that despite Italy’s distinct national characteristics, Berlusconi exemplified the first instance of a profound metamorphosis affecting many European democracies, which are no longer strictly classical liberal and representative models.

Tafāḋul al-Umam fī al-Qur’ān al-Karīm

This study aims to analyze the concept of differentiation, "Tafāḋul," one of the concepts of divine law in the Qur'an. This research is qualitative and uses a type of literature study. This research uses a semantic approach. The research data is in the form of the concept of differentiation "Tafāḋul" with the source of Qur'an data. The data collection technique uses documentation. Meanwhile, data analysis uses content analysis. The results of the study show that the concept of "al-Sunan Alelahia" divine laws refers to the divine laws governing history and nations. Differentiation between individuals and nations is a law established by God Almighty in the universe to enhance competition and effectiveness between humans to obtain the higher degrees of Paradise, and the divine preference for humans over all other creatures is The most comprehensive circle of preference is followed by the preference for those who carry messages, followed by the preference of nations over each other, and the preference for some groups of society, such as the preference for those who fight with their money and their lives over those who remain idle, that is, the preference for those with high determination over those who are passive and idle. So preference is for the one who carries out the message and advances the nation and elevates it. During the research, I explained the characteristics of the best nation and its descriptions in the Holy Qur’an, and how these characteristics are constant over time, deriving their stability from divine laws, but the best nations change over time according to their firmness and commitment to the divine commandments and their fulfillment of the charitable role assigned to them. If they regress and deviate from the path of righteousness, their fate is to disappear.

State regulation of insurance in agriculture: global experience, analysis of the current situation, prospects

The work focuses on the role of insurance to support sustainable agricultural production in economically developed countries, the importance of public-private partnerships in accordance with the potential of agro-industrial complex. Purpose – mechanism of state regulation of insurance of agricultural risks is considered using the example of the world experience, taking into account the situation in Kazakhstan. Methods – comparison and scientific generalization, review of literature sources on the topic. The study is divided into two stages: analysis of statistical sources on agricultural insurance at the international level from 2020 to 2023; study of domestic practice. Results – advantages and disadvantages of various approaches to insurance of agricultural activities with state participation have been identified. Recommendations for improving the insurance system of agricultural crops and animals in the republic are substantiated, including precise definition of responsibilities and conditions of participation for insurance firms, increasing the level of subsidizing premiums, ensuring the availability of information for farmers and creating a legislative framework. The work also notes the need to adapt international experience to Kazakhstan’s national characteristics. Conclusions - state support for compensation of damage caused by natural disasters, the implementation of the proposed measures will significantly increase the efficiency of agricultural insurance in the country, ensure protection of the interests of farms, stable development of agricultural sector and minimize risks for agricultural producers. The legal mechanism of insurance in agro-industrial complex requires improvement. As a basis for regulation, it is necessary to establish constructive dialogue between stakeholders. To assess the condition of agricultural crops, the use of space monitoring data is of great importance. Agricultural insurance is a potential growth segment and factor in food security in Kazakhstan.

KONSEPT HAQIDA QARASHLAR

The main direction of modern linguistics is interdisciplinary research, and its correlative component is the term "concept". The study of national and cultural characteristics of linguistics is the main problem in the field of conceptual development. This article analyzes the opinions of world linguists about the concept.