Global Aspects Research Articles

Evaluating Globalization In India: A Comparative Study Of Economic Impacts Before And After 'Make In India'

This research paper presents a comparative analysis of globalization before and after the launch of the "Make in India" initiative. In our interconnected world, globalization has become a significant force shaping economies, cultures, and communities, particularly in the context of India (Srinivasan). This study examines the various dimensions of globalization and its multifaceted impacts on human life. While globalization presents opportunities such as enhanced trade and technological advancement, it also poses challenges, including cultural homogenization and economic disparities (Rodrik). A thorough analysis of its political, social, cultural, and economic dimensions enables a deeper understanding of its effects on India and beyond. The paper employs secondary data to conduct a comparative analysis of globalization's impact before and after the "Make in India" initiative. The introduction contextualizes this research issue, underscoring its significance in today’s globalized environment. Our conceptual framework is informed by contemporary theories and existing literature, ensuring a solid foundation for our analysis (Nayyar). Through a carefully structured data collection approach and a clearly defined methodology, we have prioritized the reliability and validity of our empirical findings. Our investigation reveals the considerable influence of the "Make in India" movement on various aspects of globalization. Although the study faces limitations, including reliance on secondary data and potential biases in source material, it makes a significant contribution to the discourse on globalization, especially in the Indian context (Kumar). The findings give critical insights into the dynamics of globalization and evaluate the effectiveness of policy initiatives like "Make in India" in fostering economic growth and development

Definition of Conflict of Interests Under the Anti-corruption Act

The article analyzes the elements and formulates a definition of conflict of interest according to the current Bulgarian legislation in the public sector. Such a definition in a global aspect is also presented, which takes into account the fact that in some countries the conflict of interest is a crime.

Derivations of the Total Radiation Belt Electron Content.

We present multiple derivations of the Total Radiation Belt Electron Content (TRBEC), an indicator of the global number of electrons that instantaneously occupy the radiation belts. Derived from electron flux measurements, the TRBEC reduces the spatial information into a scalar quantity that concisely describes global aspects of the system. This index provides a simple, global, and long-term assessment of the radiation belts that enables systematic analysis. In this work, we examine the TRBEC using the adiabatic invariants of which has been used in previous articles as this coordinate system removes reversible adiabatic effects. We then introduce a new expression to compute the TRBEC using the non-adiabatic coordinates of , relevant in the contexts of energetic electron precipitation, chorus, and hiss scattering where adiabatic invariant quantities are no longer conserved. From both expressions of the TRBEC we demonstrate that an erroneous factor of that appeared in previous works using the adiabatic derivation led to an overestimate of the reported electron populations. In addition, we quantify electron loss in the outer radiation belt via a case study using the Van Allen Probes data over a 20-day period from March 2013 specifying particle populations both in terms of the aforementioned adiabatic and non-adiabatic variables. The total number of electrons in the outer radiation belt reached upwards of electrons at the peak of the storm, a rest mass of roughly 10g.

Intellectual property rights as an aspect of modern globalization

The article touches upon the topic of intellectual property protection in the era of globalisation and reveals the principles of national legal order at the beginning of the formation of the foundations for protection of intellectual property rights, which will in fact serve as a qualitative basis for resolving potential disputes in the future. The study shows that intellectual property has no borders, because if an author writes, say, a software code, he or she will be its author both in Ukraine and abroad (in this case, we are talking about the presumption of authorship). The author identifies and describes certain characteristics inherent in the current intellectual property regime. It is substantiated that in our country one can protect one’s rights by concluding a contract to prevent future conflicts, or by applying alternative means of dispute resolution. An example of the first case is an agreement on the transfer of rights to use a work, while the second case is exemplified by such models as negotiations or dispute resolution with the participation of a judge. The author proposes an action-oriented approach, which consists in directly informing the society about ensuring the needs of integrity in the use of other people’s intellectual property for the purpose of combating plagiarism in Ukraine. This can be implemented precisely by creating a register of pre-registered works that have already been certified by the Ukrainian National Institute of Intellectual Property. This view will be of interest to intellectual property professionals. Particular attention is paid to one of the novelties that occurred in our country during the war, in particular, it is highlighted that the application for termination of copyright infringement must contain confirmation of the accuracy of the information submitted as evidence by a lawyer or patent attorney. In addition, the latter’s powers include filing such applications (in written or electronic form, with the signature of an intellectual property representative), finding out the applicants’ contacts, including direct confirmation of their intellectual property rights. The analysis of the European Court of Human Rights judgment allowed us to trace a clear correlation between the existence of official registration documentation (e.g., a copyright registration certificate or a final court decision) and the actual confirmation of the existence of a set of intellectual property rights. Thus, such correlation is a crucial criterion for determining whether the intellectual property itself falls under the protection of the European Convention on Human Rights, and in the absence of such confirmation, this situation may result in the European Court of Human Rights refusing to recognise the right of ownership of a particular intellectual property object.

Saving Russia. Neorealist Theorists and the Interpretation of the Kremlin’s International Policy according to the Actor-Network Concept

The Russian-Ukrainian war of 2014–2024 and the destructive role of Russia negatively affects regional and global aspects of the life of peoples and states. It has created a threat of serious chaos in international relations. Russia’s aggressive policy has caused a crisis in world politics that even the great powers of today cannot overcome. The return to a new Cold War and the outbreak of a major war in Europe threatens the entire modern international system with dangerous turbulence. The purpose of the study is to analyze the concept of effectiveness and the role of influential international actors in the modern Russian-Ukrainian war in the field of actor-network theory. The research methodology is based on the principles of science, objectivity, historicism and the basic conceptual and theoretical provisions of the study of world politics and international relations. Actor-network theory was introduced by Michel Callon and Bruno Latour in the second half of the 1980s. In accordance with this theory, relations between participants are determined by the network itself and are marked by the intensity and orientation of the network of interactions. In the sense of international relations and world politics, this means that they are under the strong or even decisive influence of powerful international actors (big powers and flexible interstate coalitions). Russia is seen as one of the most influential international players or “core of localities” that interact. Accordingly, other influential international actors are very cautious about the complete break of relations with Russia; they do not consider the possibility of its complete defeat in the aggressive war against Ukraine. Such a position was reflected and substantiated in various theoretical approaches, examples of which are the ideas of neorealism representatives such as John Mearsheimer, Farid Zakaria and Henry Kissinger.

The impact of reservoirs on the soils of adjacent areas: overview of global and local aspects

AbstractThis study aims to analyze the impact of reservoirs on the soils of surrounding areas to elucidate potential ecological consequences. To achieve this goal, a territorial analysis of the soil surrounding such reservoirs as the Kyiv, Kaniv, Kremenchuk, and Kakhovka, which constitute the Dnieper Cascade of Reservoirs, was conducted. The study found that the average soil pH changes in reservoirs range from 6.0 to 7.5, while nitrogen and phosphorus content in the soil varies from 0.2% to 1.5% and from 0.1% to 0.5%, respectively. Average changes in the content of humic substances and fulvic acids in the reservoirs range from 1.0 to 3.5 and from 0.2 to 1.5 mg/L, respectively. Furthermore, it was found that the creation of large reservoirs on the Dnieper River is accompanied by significant consequences for shoreline soils. The geomorphological study of the reservoirs within the Dnieper Cascade revealed their diversity in terms of shoreline types. Some have more erodible shores, indicating vulnerability to erosion, as observed in the Kakhovka Reservoir, while others have more neutral shores less susceptible to erosion, such as the Kremenchuk Reservoir. The distribution of humic substances in the reservoirs of the Dnieper Cascade is determined by the hydrological structure and water inflows, with the highest concentrations in the upper regions. Decreased flow velocity in the lower part of the cascade leads to the deposition of humic substances in bottom sediments. The threat to ecological systems is exacerbated by incidents such as the catastrophe at the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Station in 2023, which triggered a serious ecological crisis with a wide range of consequences. Consequently, the application of a comprehensive approach to water resource management and environmental protection becomes crucial. This entails meticulous planning of construction, implementation of ecological technologies, and engaging the public in the water resource management process.

Analysis and dynamical transmission of tuberculosis model with treatment effect by using fractional operator

ABSTRACT Each year, millions of people die from the airborne infectious illness tuberculosis (TB). Several drug-susceptible (DS) and drug-resistant (DR) forms of the causative agent, Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), are currently common in the majority of affluent and developing nations, particularly in Bangladesh, and completely drug-resistant strains are beginning to arise. The main purpose of this research is to develop and examine a non-integer-order mathematical model for the dynamics of tuberculosis transmission using the fractal fractional operator. By demonstrating characteristics such as the boundedness of solutions, positivity, and reliance of the solution on the original data, the biological well-posedness of the mathematical model formulation was investigated for TB cases from 2002 to 2017 in KPK Pakistan. Ulam-Hyres stability is also used to assess both local and global aspects of TB bacterial infection. Sensitivity analysis of the TB model with therapy was also examined. The advanced numerical technique is used to find the solution of the fractional-order system to check the impact of fractional parameters. Simulation highlights that all classes have converging qualities and retain established positions with time, which shows the actual behavior of bacterial infection with TB.

Rapid homologue juxtaposition during meiotic chromosome pairing.

A central feature of meiosis is thepairing of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes ('homologues') along their lengths1-3. Recognition between homologues and their juxtaposition in space is mediated by axis-associated recombination complexes. Also, pairing must occur without entanglements among unrelated chromosomes. Here we examine homologue juxtaposition in real time by four-dimensional fluorescence imaging of tagged chromosomal loci at high spatio-temporal resolution in budding yeast. We discover that corresponding loci come together from a substantial distance (1.8 µm) and complete pairing in a very short time, about 6 min (thus, rapid homologue juxtaposition or RHJ). Homologue loci first move rapidly together (in 30 s, at speeds of roughly 60 nm s-1) into an intermediate stage corresponding to canonical 400 nm axis coalignment. After a short pause, crossover/non-crossover differentiation (crossover interference) mediates a second short, rapid transition that ultimately gives close pairing of axes at 100 nm by means of synaptonemal complex formation. Furthermore, RHJ (1) occurs after chromosomes acquire prophase chromosome organization, (2) is nearly synchronous over thirds of chromosome lengths, but (3) is asynchronous throughout the genome. Finally, cytoskeleton-mediated movement is important for the timing and distance of RHJ onset and for ensuringits normal progression. General implicationsfor local and global aspects of pairing are discussed.

Radiological features of dropped head syndrome.

This study aimed to elucidate the specificity of the radiological features of Dropped head syndrome (DHS) from both reginal and global aspects. We enrolled 53 patients with DHS (8 men, 45 women; mean age 73.5 years), and captured their lateral spinopelvic radiographs in standing position. We also selected 21 age- and sex-matched controls with cervical spondylosis. Radiological parameters were measured and compared between two groups. Compensatory and decompensatory sites were also listed for each patient. Radiological factors such as sagittal vertical axis (SVA), clivo-axial angle (CAA), C2-7 angle, C2-7 SVA, anterior slippage of the vertebra, alignment. C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 slopes, and T1 slope-C2-7 angle showed statistically significant differences between the groups. Multivariate logistic regression showed that SVA, C2-7 SVA, T1-slope-C2-7 angle, and C1 slope were the most important factors specific to DHS. Sole cervical spine and involvement of both cervical and thoracic spine accounted for 22% and 29% of the decompensatory sites in DHS respectively. Notably, 24% of the patients did not show decompensation of the cervical spine. While, 93% exhibited compensation at the craniovertebral junction. The thoracic spine contributed 70% to DHS compensation. This study indicated the radiological features of DHS from both regional and global aspects. Compensatory and decompensatory DHS mechanisms varied among individuals. Compensation was likely to be developed at the neighboring sites, with the craniovertebral and thoracic junctions as the proximal and distal parts for DHS, respectively.

Local wakefulness-like activity of layer 5 cortex under general anaesthesia.

Consciousness, defined as being aware of and responsive to one's surroundings, is characteristic of normal waking life and typically is lost during sleep and general anaesthesia. The traditional view of consciousness as a global brain state has evolved toward a more sophisticated interplay between global and local states, with the presence of local sleep in the awake brain and local wakefulness in the sleeping brain. However, this interplay is not clear for general anaesthesia, where loss of consciousness was recently suggested to be associated with a global state of brain-widesynchrony that selectively involves layer 5 cortical pyramidal neurons across sensory, motor and associative areas. According to this global view, local wakefulness of layer 5 cortex should be incompatible with deep anaesthesia, a hypothesis that deserves to be scrutinised with causal manipulations. Here, we show that unilateral chemogenetic activation of layer 5 pyramidal neurons in the sensorimotor cortex of isoflurane-anaesthetised mice induces a local state transition from slow-wave activity to tonic firing in the transfected hemisphere. This wakefulness-like activity dramatically disrupts layer 5 interhemispheric synchrony with mirror-image locations in the contralateral hemisphere, but does not reduce the level of unconsciousness under deep anaesthesia, nor in the transitions to/from anaesthesia. Global layer 5synchrony may thus be a sufficient condition for anaesthesia-induced unconsciousness, but is not a necessary one, at least under isoflurane anaesthesia. Local wakefulness-like activity of layer 5 cortex can be induced and maintained under deep anaesthesia, encouraging further investigation into the local vs. global aspects of anaesthesia-induced unconsciousness. KEY POINTS: The neural correlates of consciousness have evolved from global brain states to a nuanced interplay between global and local states, evident in terms of local sleep in awake brains and local wakefulness in sleeping brains. The concept of local wakefulness remains unclear for general anaesthesia, where the loss of consciousness has been recently suggested to involve brain-wide synchrony of layer 5 cortical neurons. We found that local wakefulness-like activity of layer 5 cortical can be chemogenetically induced in anaesthetised mice without affecting the depth of anaesthesia or the transitions to and from unconsciousness. Global layer 5synchrony may thus be a sufficient but not necessary feature for the unconsciousness induced by general anaesthesia. Local wakefulness-like activity of layer 5 neurons is compatible with general anaesthesia, thus promoting further investigation into the local vs. global aspects of anaesthesia-induced unconsciousness.

‘From Theory to Practice’ Origins of the Ottoman Grand Vizierate and the Köprülü Restoration: A New Research Framework for the Office of the Grand Vizier

Abstract At the core of this article lies the argument that the Ottoman grand vizierate and the rise of the Köprülü family to power in the seventeenth century should be studied and analyzed mainly within two analytical and comparative frameworks. First, we should situate the office of the grand vizier in a diachronic view of the Islamic vizierate. Second, the Köprülü grand vizierate, in particular, should be viewed as one part of a synchronic ‘Eurasian age of the chief minister,” in a historical domain stretching from early modern Mughal and Safavid worlds to European empires and kingdoms. This article presents preliminary observations that may form a blueprint for future investigations into this global aspect of the grand vizierate and chief ministry. A broad perspective that merges these diachronic and synchronic approaches will allow us to detect theoretical and practical peculiarities of the Ottoman grand vizierate in comparison to its peers in Islamic history and across early modern Eurasia. Using that Eurasian macro perspective, I argue that the Köprülü grand viziers spearheaded the restoration of an independent vizierial authority that was idealized by generations of pre-Ottoman and Ottoman political writers and had numerous precedents in Islamic history.1

The right-wing radical vision of a multipolar world: Specifics of anti-globalist rhetoric of leaders of contemporary right-wing politicians in the EU and the United States

The study was devoted to the analysis of the specifics of the anti-globalist rhetoric of contemporary right-wing politicians in the European Union and the United States in the context of their vision of a multipolar world. The purpose of the study was to identify key elements and features of the anti-globalist discourse of right-wing political forces, and its influence on the development of an alternative vision of the world order. The main findings showed that the anti-globalist rhetoric of right-wing politicians is characterised by a complex combination of economic, political, and cultural aspects. It was revealed that the key elements of this rhetoric are criticism of international trade agreements, opposition to immigration, Euroscepticism, and calls for the protection of national sovereignty. It was established that the vision of a multipolar world in the discourse of right-wing politicians is presented as an alternative to global liberalism and American hegemony, focusing on the principles of national sovereignty and balance of power. The analysis showed significant differences in approaches to anti-globalist argumentation between politicians of different countries, due to the specifics of national political cultures and historical context. In particular, in France, anti-globalist rhetoric is closely linked to the idea of protecting national identity, in Italy it focuses on criticising EU fiscal rules, and in the United States it has taken the form of "economic nationalism". The study found that the anti-globalist rhetoric of right-wing politicians has significant mobilisation potential, resonating with feelings of discontent and uncertainty in certain segments of the population. However, it was established that this rhetoric often ignores the positive aspects of globalisation and may contradict the international obligations of countries. The results helped to better understand the mechanisms of development and spread of anti-globalist sentiments, and their impact on political processes in the EU and the United States

Globalization’s effects on South Asia’s carbon emissions, 1996–2019: a multidimensional panel data perspective via FGLS

Researchers and policymakers hold diverse opinions about the impact of globalization on environmental degradation. Over the past three decades, increased economic, social, and political interconnections have fueled this debate. However, prior studies have largely overlooked these facets of globalization concerning environmental implications, particularly carbon emissions in developing countries. We contribute to this discourse by examining how various aspects of globalization (economic, social, and political) and two specific measures, de facto and de jure trade, influenced carbon emissions in four selected South Asian countries from 1996 to 2019. The results obtained through feasible generalized least squares (FGLS) reveal that economic globalization increases carbon emissions while social and political globalization reduces them. These results further confirm that, in South Asia, the pollution haven hypothesis is associated only with economic globalization. In contrast, social and political globalization support the world polity theory, indicating potential for positive change. The results also show that both de facto and de jure measures of disaggregated globalization equally influence carbon emissions, suggesting a significant impact from policy interventions. For future environmental sustainability, the governments of these nations should intensify their efforts to strengthen social and political globalization. Meanwhile, the adverse effects of economic globalization can be mitigated by reducing reliance on fossil fuels and providing financial assistance to businesses to encourage the use of renewable energy and modern technology in production.

Addressing diversity: An analysis of German curricula for history

AbstractThis article analyses the extent to which German history curricula address aspects of diversity. The curricula are analysed in terms of whether they include diagnostic phases to identify students' individual interests. It also examines whether the historical experiences of minorities and the agency of subaltern groups are addressed. The extent to which the curricula abandon a Eurocentric perspective and integrate global historical aspects will also be considered. Methodologically, the curricula of two main school types in all German states were analysed by means of a qualitative content analysis. The focus was on curricula for lower and upper secondary schools. The results show that diversity is usually addressed only from the perspective of established narratives. A national and Eurocentric history continues to dominate the curricula. Only a few curricula explicitly address the diagnosis of students' performance and ideas. Finally, the paper discusses the evolving nature of curricula, influenced by societal needs and growing sensitivity to social diversity. It highlights the need for future research on diversity in teacher education and the practicality of implementing complex concepts such as postcolonial thought in the classroom. More empirical research is needed on current curricula and the teaching of history in different regions and types of school.

Biogeography of Planktonic and Benthic Bacterial Communities of Lake Khubsugul (Mongolia)

The bacterioplankton of Lake Khubsugl (Hövsgöl) has significant differences from that of large ancient and oligotrophic water bodies. The greatest similarity was noted, however, between the microbiomes of Lake Khubsugul and Lake Baikal, the lakes located in the same rift zone and connected by the river system, which emphasizes the similarity of microbiomes at the regional level. In the global aspect, geographical zonation had the greatest reliable significance in the microbial community biogeography, while depth had the lowest. Trophic status of the lakes, as well as their ancient origin, did not affect the clustering of microbiomes, with the seasonal factor playing the major part at the local and regional levels.

Microbially derived surfactants: an ecofriendly, innovative, and effective approach for managing environmental contaminants.

The natural environment is often contaminated with hydrophobic pollutants such as long-chain hydrocarbons, petrochemicals, oil spills, pesticides, and heavy metals. Hydrophobic pollutants with a toxic nature, slow degradation rates, and low solubility pose serious threats to the environment and human health. Decontamination based on conventional chemical surfactants has been found to be toxic, thereby limiting its application in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. In contrast, biosurfactants synthesized by various microbial species have been considered superior to chemical counterparts due to their non-toxic and economical nature. Some biosurfactants can withstand a wide range of fluctuations in temperature and pH. Recently, biosurfactants have emerged as innovative biomolecules not only for solubilization but also for the biodegradation of environmental pollutants such as heavy metals, pesticides, petroleum hydrocarbons, and oil spills. Biosurfactants have been well documented to function as emulsifiers, dispersion stabilizers, and wetting agents. The amphiphilic nature of biosurfactants has the potential to enhance the solubility of hydrophobic pollutants such as petroleum hydrocarbons and oil spills by reducing interfacial surface tension after distribution in two immiscible surfaces. However, the remediation of contaminants using biosurfactants is affected considerably by temperature, pH, media composition, stirring rate, and microorganisms selected for biosurfactant production. The present review has briefly discussed the current advancements in microbially synthesized biosurfactants, factors affecting production, and their application in the remediation of environmental contaminants of a hydrophobic nature. In addition, the latest aspect of the circular bioeconomy is discussed in terms of generating biosurfactants from waste and the global economic aspects of biosurfactant production.

Development of Toyota Motor Corporation in the first quater of the 21st century: A global aspect

Development of Toyota Motor Corporation in the first quater of the 21st century: A global aspect

A novel local feature fusion architecture for wind turbine pitch fault diagnosis with redundant feature screening

The safe and reliable operation of the pitch system is essential for the stable and efficient operation of a wind turbine (WT). The pitch fault data collected by supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA) often contain a wide variety of variables, leading to redundant features that interfere with the accuracy of final diagnosis results, making it difficult to meet requirements. Also, the problem of extracting only local features while ignoring global information is present in the feature extraction process using the deep Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) model. To address these issues, the global average correlation coefficient is proposed in this article to measure the correlation between multiple variables in SCADA data. By considering the correlation among multiple variables comprehensively, redundant features are effectively eliminated, enhancing the accuracy of fault diagnosis. Furthermore, a new local amplification fusion architecture network (LAFA-Net) based on multi-head attention (MHA) is introduced. An efficient local feature extraction module, designed to enhance the model’s perception of detailed features while maintaining global context information, is first introduced. LAFA-Net integrates the advantages of CNN and MHA, efficiently extracting and fusing valuable features from filtered data for both local and global aspects. Experiments on real pitch fault data demonstrate that the global average correlation coefficient effectively screens out redundant features in the dataset that negatively impact fault diagnosis results, thereby improving diagnosis efficiency and accuracy. The LAFA-Net model, capable of accurately diagnosing multiple types of pitch faults, shows a superior classification effect and accuracy compared to several advanced models, along with a faster convergence speed.

A Local Translation in a Global World: Odoric of Pordenone, William of Solagna, and a Giant Tortoise in Fourteenth-Century Padua

ABSTRACT This article revisits one of the texts associated with the fourteenth-century spread of Franciscan mission across Eurasia, the account of the travels of Odoric of Pordenone (d.1331). Odoric's text is often mined for what it might reveal about Latin Christian perceptions of East Asia. This article argues that the local rather than the global aspects of the text should be given prominence in our assessment of his work, and greater attention paid to the process of composition and likely audience. Odoric worked with a co-author and addressed a specifically Franciscan audience in the early fourteenth-century Veneto. The central priority of the text was to convey the ‘reality’ of a distant martyrdom, in Tana, India, in the absence of tangible relics to demonstrate the truth of that martyrdom. The account highlights some of the intellectual tensions produced as a narrative of universal mission – and martyrdom – became increasingly central to Franciscan identity.

Conformal to confining SQFTs from holography

In this paper we present three new families of smooth Type II string theory backgrounds. These are dual to supersymmetry-preserving deformations of 4d SCFTs. The deformations include a VEV for a global current and a ‘twisted compactification’ on a circle. We study various holographic aspects of the dual QFTs, focusing on Wilson loops and Entanglement Entropy. Additionally, we present a monotonic quantity calculating the density of degrees of freedom in terms of the energy, which interpolates between the IR 3d gapped theory and the 4d SCFT result. Other probes related to global aspects of the QFTs are briefly discussed.