Scientific Enterprise Research Articles

God’s Gift of Science: Theological Presuppositions Underlying Exploration of the Natural World

God’s Gift of Science: Theological Presuppositions Underlying Exploration of the Natural World

Stability/Flexibility: the tightly coupled homeostasis generator is at the same time the driver of change.

There is "no Flexibility without Stability and no Stability without Flexibility": this is a crucial feature common to any system interacting with its environment. This tight link between two apparently opposite features is at the basis of the time-honoured concept of homeostasis (the tendency of any adaptive system to go back to its "comfort zone" contrasting the incoming perturbations) and is widely recognized since long time. On the contrary, the fact that the escape from a stable attractor state is a consequence of the same homeostasis mechanisms is often overlooked. In this brief note, we will try to give a proof-of-concept of the relation existing between stability/flexibility based homeostasis and the state changes at all the levels of biological organization. The ubiquity of the same principles across very different systems is a signature of a new attitude to look at scientific enterprise from a network-based viewpoint.

Low-carbon production performance of agricultural green technological innovation: From multiple innovation subject perspective

Green technological innovation displays a multi-subject participation trend; however, within agriculture, literature scarcely addresses its low-carbon production performance and rarely considers citizen participation innovation. Therefore, we examine how agricultural green technological innovation impacts agricultural carbon productivity at production and performance levels, considering university and scientific institution, citizen, or enterprise participation. The results show: (1) Agricultural green technological innovation experienced rapid growth from 2000 to 2019, with enterprise participation innovation having the largest share while citizen participation innovation the lowest share. (2) Agricultural green technological innovation, with enterprises or citizens participation, can effectively enhance agricultural carbon productivity; however, universities and scientific institutions participation innovation remains relatively weak. (3) Citizen and enterprise participation innovation can enhance technical progress and economic growth performance in agriculture, ultimately promoting agricultural carbon productivity. Therefore, we should improve agricultural green technological innovation with various innovation subjects, and promote their allocation efficiency and carbon reduction performance in agricultural production.

Problems and prospects for scientific and technical cooperation between Russia and China in 2023

A characteristic feature of the modern stage of human development is the transition of society from industrial to post-industrial and the increasing influence of science and technology on all spheres of social life. Global discoveries in science lead to large-scale socio-economic and historical changes. Currently, the problem of Russia's strategic development is becoming urgent. In this regard, the importance of studying not only economic, but also scientifi c and technical cooperation between the Russian Federation and partner countries has increased. It is useful to pay attention to interaction with the People's Republic of China. The presented study attempts to carry out an in-depth analysis of the current situation and prospects for the development of interstate relations in the fi eld of science and technology between Russia and China. The emphasis is on the achievements of the two states in the fi eld of aerospace technologies, fundamental science, business projects in the Arctic region to produce liquefied natural gas (LNG) and describes the fundamental trends and results of partnership interactions. A thorough analysis of the current state and potential directions for the development of bilateral and multilateral relations in the scientific and technical sphere is carried out. At the same time, existing problems are also considered, such as the low efficiency of tools for implementing joint projects, expressed in limited cooperation between scientific institutions and industrial enterprises of the two countries. This causes disagreements between the parties on individual projects. Despite all the diffi culties and opposition from Western countries, Russian-Chinese scientific cooperation demonstrates a high degree of sustainability and has enormous potential for further development. A comprehensive analysis of the current situation will allow us to develop an effective strategy to realize this potential.

Improvement of country’s transport system and its regions through the digital transformation of the Russian transport industry

Introduction. The prerequisite for the study of the problem was the Strategy for the spatial development of the country for the period until 2024, proposed by the President of the Russian Federation, the basis of which is transport infrastructure by mode of transport, ensuring the connectivity of settlements, requiring phased modernization, personnel, technical and technological support, digitalization and integration into one ecosystem of digital services both for individual modes of transport and in aggregate as a ‘single window’ for the state and business for all transportation. The subject of the research was the digital transformation of the transport sector using the example of the automobile and road complex as the most in demand and, in our opinion, receptive to the digital economy.Materials and methods. Currently, compatibility, coordination and interaction of various modes of transport are becoming important when performing multimodal transportation of goods and passengers using digital technologies and platform solutions. In other words, a unified digital platform of the transport complex must be created, which is a systemic basis for information interactions and unites all current and planned information and digital solutions based on agreed principles, rules and standardsResults. The incomplete list of objects of digital transformation given in the article, due to its wide variety of systems necessary for use in transport, indicates its scale and adaptation to the needs of transport of existing achievements and new technical solutions in various fields. At the current stage, in order to solve the current problems, cooperation of industry scientific organizations is required, taking into account the main directions of their activities, current scientific, technical and personnel potential, integration with institutes of the Russian Academy of Sciences, scientific, design organizations and industrial enterprises of advanced high-tech and knowledge-intensive industries, with international scientific research. community.Conclusion. The methods and activities proposed in the article will ensure maximum efficiency and unity of the basic principles of the functioning and development of mobility systems in all regions and cities of the Russian Federation, will ensure an accelerated transition to the digital economy and the achievement of technological sovereignty of our country.

УРОЖАЙНОСТЬ И КАЧЕСТВО ЗЕРНА ЯРОВОЙ ПШЕНИЦЫ ПРИ ПРИМЕНЕНИИ БИОЛОГИЧЕСКОГО ПРЕПАРАТА БИОСФЕРА ФУНГИМЕН

This article presents the results of field trials of biopreparations by LLC "Scientific enterprise "BIOSFERA" on spring wheat in the Ural steppe zone of the Davlekanovsky district of the Republic of Bashkortostan. Biological effectiveness Biosfera Fungimen in the treatment of spring wheat crops for protection against leaf-stem diseases. Yield and grain quality of spring wheat in order to obtain environmentally friendly products when using the biopreparation Biosphere Fungimen.

Research on the Path and Empowerment Countermeasures for Cultivating Innovative and Entrepreneurial Talents in Applied Colleges from the Perspective of Industry -University -Research Cooperation

Industry-university-research cooperation is an important mission of higher education. It can meet the demands of multiple subjects, such as universities, scientific research institutes, and enterprises, and help integrate educational resources; thus, it is an important way to train technological innovation talent in application-oriented universities. Given the background of industry-university research, this paper analyzes the problems faced by application-oriented universities in the training of innovative talent in application-oriented universities, including the lagging concept of collaborative education, the immature collaborative education model and mechanism, the mismatch between the major setting and industry of collaborative education, and cooperation in collaborative education. We elaborated the development of innovative talent in application-oriented universities from the perspective of industry-university research from four aspects: improving the enthusiasm of the subject of collaborative education, deepening the supply-side reform of talent training, cobuilding an innovation platform for the integration of industry-university research, and building an information service platform for collaborative education. We propose three empowering countermeasures, namely, the creation of a good institutional environment, the establishment of a leading group for collaborative education, and the establishment of a joint industry-university-research fund, to provide beneficial suggestions for the training of high-quality innovative talent in application-oriented universities in China.

ИСКУССТВЕННЫЙ ИНТЕЛЛЕКТ – УНИВЕРСАЛЬНЫЙ ИНСТРУМЕНТАРИЙ В РУКАХ ЭКСПЕРТА

The article examines the impact of artificial intelligence on the development of the modern Russian economy, industrial enterprises and companies, marketing centers and firms. The authors not only make a narrative review and analysis of the use of artificial intelligence, but also highlight its advantages and disadvantages when implemented in the domestic economy. Banks and scientific manufacturing enterprises and companies were the first to introduce artificial intelligence into their work. Users of mobile applications and systems are almost daily confronted with modern innovations in the banking sector. Today, artificial intelligence is firmly gaining its position and is widely implemented by many large enterprises and companies, as well as small firms. It’s no secret that the future of the economy, banking, insurance, medicine, education, space and other industries lies with artificial intelligence, but you need to use its benefits with great caution, taking into account all the risks.

Digital Transformation of Academic Publishing: A Call for the Decentralization and Democratization of Academic Journals

This opinion paper aims, following a brief overview of the state of affairs of the academic publishing ecosystem, to shed light on a market failure that stems from commercial publishers harnessing that ecosystem for exorbitant profits at the expense of the scientific enterprise and society at large. The paper examines how emerging technologies can help the scientific community grapple with this predicament and reestablish an institutional logic that favors scholarship and world benefit over the economic interests of publishers. Building on Web3 technologies, the paper suggests a two-pronged strategy that relies primarily on blockchain and AI technologies to help restore a fair and equitable power balance and improve the publishing experience. This proposed course of action presents an opportunity to tackle the grand challenge faced by the academic publishing ecosystem while simultaneously asserting the IS community’s proclaimed role as stewards of the digital revolution. It is time for us to harness digital technology to transform our journals from monolithic monarchies to agile democracies.

The relevance of sustainable laboratory practices.

Scientists are of key importance to the society to advocate awareness of the climate crisis and its underlying scientific evidence and provide solutions for a sustainable future. As much as scientific research has led to great achievements and benefits, traditional laboratory practices come with unintended environmental consequences. Scientists, while providing solutions to climate problems and educating the young innovators of the future, are also part of the problem: excessive energy consumption, (hazardous) waste generation, and resource depletion. Through their own research operations, science, research and laboratories have a significant carbon footprint and contribute to the climate crisis. Climate change requires a rapid response across all sectors of society, modeled by inspiring leaders. A broader scientific community that takes concrete actions would serve as an important step in convincing the general public of similar actions. Over the past years, grassroots movements across the sciences have recognized the overlooked impact of the scientific enterprise, and so-called Green Lab initiatives emerged seeking to address the environmental footprint of research. Driven by the voluntary efforts of researchers and staff, they educate peers, develop sustainability guidelines, write scientific publications and maintain accreditation frameworks. With this perspective we want to advocate for and spark leadership to promote a systemic change in laboratory practices and approach to research. Comprehensive evidence for the environmental impact of laboratories and their root-causes is presented, expanded with data from a current case study of the University of Groningen showcasing annual savings of 398 763 € as well as 477.1 tons of CO2e. This is followed by guidelines for sustainable lab practices and hands-on advice on how to achieve a systemic change at research institutions and industry. How can we expect industry, politics, and society to change, if we as scientists are not changing either? Scientists should lead by example and practice the change they want to see.

Feyerabend on Pluralism, Contingency, and Humility

Throughout the writings of Paul Feyerabend, there are constant references to the historical contingency of the scientific enterprise, often accompanied by philosophical claims about the significance of that contingency. This paper presents those contingentist claims, situates them in the context of more recent work on the contingency of science, and offers an interpretation of their significance. I suggest that Feyerabend’s sense of contingency was connected to his defences of pluralism, and also to the “conquest of abundance” narrative developed in the very late writings.

Epistemic Actions

In a series of publications, Hasok Chang makes the case that activities carried out by epistemic agents form the basis of the scientific enterprise. This paper provides an action-based scientonomic perspective of scientific practice. I define epistemic action as an action of an epistemic agent that involves an epistemic element and highlight the difference between global and local actions. The availability of a local action to an epistemic agent amounts to the agent employing the norm that the local action is permissible/desirable. To unearth the mechanism by which local actions become available to epistemic agents, I derive the local action availability theorem, according to which, a local epistemic action becomes available to an agent only when its permissibility is derivable from a non-empty subset of other elements of the agent’s mosaic, i.e., from that agent’s employed norms and accepted theories. This framework is then applied to the emergence of the local action of determining the composition of chemical substances by weighing as practiced by Lavoisier and his followers; it is shown that the respective norm became employed in accord with the local action availability theorem.

Research on Industrial Digital Transformation Strategies for the Construction of a New Industrialized City

Industrial digital transformation is the appropriate intention and an inevitable choice to empower the construction of a new industrialized city, which holds great significance for the efficient allocation of industrial resources, the optimized layout of the industrial structure, and the enhancement of industrial development quality. However, industrial digital transformation will encounter two major problems: the data security of enterprise information-knowledge spillovers and the willingness of enterprises to transform, reflected in the enterprise input-output ratio for industrial digital transformation. Therefore, constructing an industrial digital transformation strategy that can effectively address these two problems has become a focal point. In light of this, the study builds an industrial digital transformation strategy from the perspectives of research institutions such as universities, industrial enterprises, trade associations, and government departments by exploring the causes of industrial digital transformation problems. Universities and research institutions should expedite the construction of compatible big data models for industrial digital transformation paradigms, such as the industrial Internet. Leading manufacturing enterprises should actively establish "satellite-type" industrial digital transformation platforms. Trade associations should redirect their functions toward the construction of standardized industrial know-how systems. Government departments should take a leading role in promoting industrial digital transformation among scientific research institutions, industrial enterprises, trade associations, and government departments. The government should lead efforts to promote synergistic cooperation among research institutions, industrial enterprises, and trade associations to ultimately realize the systematic and holistic promotion of industrial digital transformation.

An Analysis of Indigenous Knowledge Systems Through the Eye of ‘iintsomi’ (folk tales)

The Indigenous Knowledge (IK) and Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS) are separate and different from the ‘international knowledge system’, which includes knowledge generated by the scientific community, namely: Universities, research institutions, and private firms. International knowledge is knowledge created based on modern scientific systems, research, and development, which are all part of the global scientific and technological enterprise of human civilization. This knowledge is acquired through formal education and ‘book learning’ and boosted by advanced study, internships, training, and mentoring that essentially ensure that the existing paths and developments for scientific knowledge creation, confirmation, and distribution are maintained and continued, which by and large is western in alignment. Therefore, this article aimed at promoting the value and the role played by Indigenous Knowledge Systems in the community. This was done by analysing the role played by songs in selected iintsomi (folk tales). Methodologically, this was a qualitative study based on a literature review assessment. The central thesis is that Indigenous Knowledge (IK) as opposed to Western universalism originates in a community of locals with a broader cultural background and is rich in its tradition (s), teachings and human conduct. IK is believed to be a critical basis of mannerisms and is the intertwining factor in society. Keywords: Indigenous Knowledge (IK), Knowledge, iintsomi (folk tales), Western Universalism

(Un)making labor invisible: A syllabus.

From industrial psychology and occupational therapy to the laboratory bench and scenes of "heroic" fieldwork, there are important connections between the science of labor and the labor of science. Participants in the 2022 Gordon Cain Conference explored how greater attention to these connections might deepen historical understanding of what constitutes "science" and what counts as "labor." Our conversations circled around themes of vulnerability (of systems, individual bodies, historical testimony), affect (pertaining to historical actors and ourselves), and interdependence (e.g. across human groups, species, political boundaries, and time). For the members of this group, which grew out of a panel discussion, these themes and motivations coalesced around a topical focus on invisibility, which helped us to articulate - in the form of a co-created syllabus - research questions about science and labor from multiple angles pertaining to practice, archival preservation, and scholarly representation. This syllabus is organized into six thematic modules that aim to challenge and historicize the concept of invisible labor by facilitating comparisons across geographic, temporal, conceptual, and disciplinary boundaries. The goals of this collaborative syllabus, in sum, are manifold: we seek to facilitate more inclusive histories of science through critical engagement with "invisibility" and thereby promote a more expansive understanding of what constitutes scientific labor; to highlight the constitutive role of gendered labor practices in the scientific enterprise; to draw attention to interdependencies that make all forms of production (knowledge or material) possible; to elucidate systems of remuneration for scientific labor over the longue durée and through pointed comparisons; and, finally, to promote self-reflexivity about the methods we use to narrate the history of science and make sense of our own labors.

Unique contributions from the arts on the process and practice of psychiatric rehabilitation.

This article presents an introduction to the special issue of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal. This special issue explores what exposure to various forms of art can add to the understanding of human nature, including mental health, and in particular, efforts and ways to advance psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery. While psychiatric rehabilitation is increasingly positioned as a scientific enterprise, we ask whether this field can benefit from lessons learned from the arts. More specifically, the authors explore how the arts can enhance the field of psychiatric rehabilitation by helping those in this field to understand, through new perspectives, the experiences of people with mental health issues. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

The Impact of Scientific Research Level on Financing for High-tech Enterprises in China: Machine Learning Analysis Based on the STAR Market

Amid the prevailing trend of technological supremacy, the scientific research level plays a pivotal role in elevating economic growth and national comprehensive strength. As crucial forces propelling industrial advancement and economic expansion, high-tech companies share an intricate relationship between scientific research level and enterprise strengths. This study delves into the influence of research level on the financing capacity of enterprises in the STAR market. It employs Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression and Gradient Boosting Regression Trees (GBRT) techniques to analyze data between 2019 and 2022. The findings underscore that patent research capabilities and research investment intensity are key factors impacting financing capacity. Specifically, patent quantity exhibits a negative correlation with Asset-liability ratio (ALR), while research investment intensity shows a positive correlation. On the other hand, patent quantity correlates positively with commercial credit financing (CCF) capacity, whereas the proportion of research personnel correlates negatively. The GBRT analysis further validates the significant impact which patent quantity and research investment have on financing capacity. This suggests that high-tech companies should focus on enhancing research efficiency and the proportion of research personnel, while also carefully considering the degree of emphasis on innovation. These measures can balance CCF and debt ratio considerations. The study provides essential decision-making insights for managers and investors of technology-driven firms, emphasizing the significance of technological innovation in business development. Also, it offers guidance for optimizing corporate development and personnel structures in the technology and innovation sectors.

The Digital Transformation of Enterprise Accounting: Big Data, AI and Financial Sharing

Digitalization is the most significant change occurring in the field of accounting. With the advancement of science and technology applications, the digital transformation of enterprise finance is gradually becoming a reality. Big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence-based digital technology lay a solid foundation for transforming and upgrading enterprise accounting. The demands for scientific, forward-thinking, and data-driven enterprise financial management are increasing in an era of deep Internet of Things integration and digitalization. It is no longer necessary to rely on traditional module administration, manual decision-making, and one-way operation, but rather to improve data analysis, data application, and financial value improvement. Financial sharing will become a critical component of corporate operation, providing solid financial backing for strategic enterprise choices, departmental operations, and organizational change. To achieve true financial transformation, enterprises must continue integrating financial resources, increasing technology research and development, and transforming and upgrading their systems. Financial departments and personnel must accelerate their adaptation to the development requirements of digitalization, which necessitates technological iteration, functional transformation, and reform.

A STUDY ON THE ROLE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN PREVENTING BUSINESS RISKS (THE CASE OF CENTURY TIANHONG EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.)

Financial management, being an important part of modern enterprise management, is a key force that affects the sustainable development of enterprises. With such significantchanges in the market, enterprises need to constantly improve their core competitiveness, establish and improve a scientific and effective enterprise financial management system and risk mechanism, and strengthen the management and control of enterprise production and operation risks. Therefore, this study collates and calculates the annual report of Century Tianhong Education Technology Co., Ltd. for the three years from 2019 to 2022, outlines the current situation of financial risk management of Century Tianhong Education Technology Co., Ltd. in terms of solvency, profitability and development ability, and uses the financial risk management method to identify and evaluate the financial risk of Century Tianhong Education Technology Co., Ltd. Through the quantitative research on the hypothesis, the research results are as follows: Century Tianhong Education Technology Co., Ltd. has management problems in terms of solvency, profitability and development ability, and the improvement of these three aspects has a significant impact on the role of financial management to prevent business risks. This studyputs forward the following suggestions: 1) strengthen the concept of capital flow management and risk prevention; 2) accelerate the modernization of the accounts receivable system; 3) clarify the cost components of different products; 4) establish the prevention of harmonious financial management level of enterprises. It is expected to scientifically evaluate and predict the future earnings of Century Tianhong Education Technology Co., Ltd., and effectively improve the overall financial management level of the company.

Scientific metaphysics and social science

Recently, philosophers have developed an extensive literature on social ontology that applies methods and concepts from analytic metaphysics. Much of this is entirely abstracted from, and unconcerned with, social science. However, Epstein (2015) argues explicitly that analytic social metaphysics, provided its account of ontological ‘grounding’ is repaired in specific ways, can rescue social science from explanatory impasses into which he thinks it has fallen. This version of analytic social ontology thus directly competes with radically naturalistic alternatives, in a way that helps to clarify what makes some metaphysics genuinely scientific (that is, part of the scientific enterprise and worldview). I consider this competition, marshal considerations against the value to social science of analytic metaphysics, and sketch a contrasting scientific metaphysics for understanding the implications of revisionist social ontology in unified scientific ontology.