Non-traditional Forms Research Articles

Проект Стратегии противодействия экстремизму в Российской Федерации – политический анализ новых подходов в спектре современных угроз

The article delves into the analysis of the document titled “Strategy for Counteracting Extremism in the Russian Federation”, proposed for adoption by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, with a focus on its alignment with current challenges and threats in the sphere of national security. The author concludes that the project successfully develops and complements the provisions of the existing Strategy for Counteracting Extremism in the Russian Federation until 2025, incorporating new threats arising from the exacerbated geopolitical situation. These threats include the intensified activities of foreign intelligence and sabotage services aimed at recruiting underage Russian citizens, the introduction of non-traditional forms of Islam unfamiliar to the indigenous peoples of Russia and their subsequent radicalization, and the covert use of sports organizations for the preparation of extremists. However, the author observes that certain provisions and formulations within the project require clarification. Specific terms such as xenophobia, Russophobia, and the correlation between extremist and terrorist activities need to be defined with greater precision. The author also highlights potential issues that may arise from the use of quantitative indicators for measuring the success of the Strategy’s implementation. In conducting this research, the author employed various methods including a systematic approach, multifactor analysis, the principle of historicism, and logical and semantic analysis of documents. These methodological frameworks facilitated a comprehensive examination of the proposed strategy in light of modern challenges and the evolving landscape of threats to national security.

Can Women Thrive in a Predominantly Male Environment? Examining the Perception of Women in I-deal Negotiation

Idiosyncratic deals (i-deals) are nonstandardized work arrangements that help employees balance their work and nonwork demands. Previous literature has paid increased attention to the concept of i-deals, yet there is a lack of clarity regarding the perception of i-deals among Indian women employees. India’s social context is patrifocal, where women face multiple work challenges. Women are more drawn toward nontraditional forms of employment because they prioritize balancing work and personal life. Therefore, the study investigates how i-deals mitigate challenges faced by women in their workplace using an exploratory research design. Data were collected by interviewing 20 women employees in the IT sector in India who had successfully negotiated i-deals. A content-coding method was used to analyze the interview transcripts, and the study findings show that reduced turnover intention, hedonic well-being, and career advancement are the critical outcomes of negotiating i-deals. We also discuss the theoretical and managerial implications.

ROUNDERS AS A NONTRADITIONAL FORM OF EDUCATION ON THE LESSON OF PHYSICAL CULTURE

The article is dedica ted to the use of non-traditional forms of education in physical education lessons to stimulate the interest of the students in the subject. The effectiveness of this innovation is shown by the example of the Azerbaijani folk game – Dodgeball to the use of altentative forms of education on the lessons of physical culture to show the interest of students in the subject. Other forms of education on the lessons of physical culture to ensure the interest of students to the subject. The example of Azeri folk games – rounders show the effectiveness of this method.

Between Soul and Spirit: Rohr’s Transformational Spirituality in Pastoral Work

In this paper some typical features of the spirituality of Richard Rohr, one of popular authors who represents one of the dis-tinctive currents of contemporary Catholic spirituality, are described. I focus on several distinctive characteristics that we find captured in his spiritual texts. These include an emphasis on orthopraxy, on the trans-formative nature of spirituality, on contemplation, and on the embod-ied nature of spirituality. Understanding these basic characteristics, also helps to understand the more general tendency of contemporary spirituality, especially that which consciously straddles the boundary between traditional religious offerings and non-traditional forms of spirituality in non-religious settings.

TRANSFORMATION OF THE SPHERE OF MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL AND LABOR RELATIONS IN WAR AND POST-WAR TIMES

The article reveals the peculiarities of the transformation of the sphere of management and social and labor relations in the war and post-war periods. It was established that non-traditional forms of employment and organization of work spread during this period. It has been proven that the function of human resources management becomes a catalyst for coordinating the interests of employers and employees. The transformation of the field of management and social and labor relations in the wartime period took place with the help of the spread of the remote work format. It has been found that the successful organization of the enterprise's work is possible if there is experience in working remotely and due to the availability of material and technical resources and software. The purpose of the research is the analysis of the management system and social-labor relations in the conditions of war, the study of obstacles and favorable factors of remote work and the development of remote management of human resources in the post-war period. It has been found that following the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine has actualized the active spread of remote work in Ukraine, which is able to ensure the stability of the national economy and the preservation of productive employment of the population in the context of the deployment of the digital economy. In our opinion, the field of management in combination with progressive information and communication technologies and the created national legal framework is suitable for the transition to new forms of labor organization inherent in the new economy - remote work, automation and digitization of routine operations

Sitting with the Data: Experimenting with Meditative Thematic Analysis

While qualitative researchers have turned to non-traditional forms and methods to collect and analyze data, including contemplative and mindfulness approaches to inquiry relatively little has been written in the professional literature about how to specifically use meditation techniques as a qualitative data analysis method. In this article, I describe how I engaged in meditation and used mindfulness to code data and derive thematic patterns during the completion of my dissertation at the University of South Florida. I explore the notion of practicing meditation to foster a creative silence, which may encourage insights and thematic findings to emerge more spontaneously.

The success, satisfaction and experiences of international students in an immersive block model

Despite growing interest in immersive block models in higher education, very little is known about the experiences of international students in these non-traditional forms of learning. To enable an initial view of how international students perceive and perform in an immersive block model, we used an exploratory mixed methods approach to examine the academic success, satisfaction, and experiences of international students in a 6-week immersive block model at a regional public Australian university. Inferential statistical tests were used to explore the success rates and unit and teaching satisfaction of onshore and offshore international students in the immersive block model and in the traditional trimester model. Overall, the immersive block model made a significant positive difference to the academic success of international students, both onshore and offshore. However, a decline in satisfaction was observed among science and engineering students, contrasting with an increase in satisfaction among business and arts students. Data collected through semi-guided interviews with 10 students from this latter group indicate several key benefits and challenges associated with immersive block learning. Students reported heightened focus and motivation, supportive teaching, and a healthy study-work-life balance. Challenges included not knowing what to expect, forming social connections with classmates, and the fast turnover between assessments. These findings indicate that it is important for institutions to prepare international students well for the pace and time management demands of studying in an immersive block model and to encourage the formation of social connections. Assessment timing, volume, and scaffolding should also be key considerations in immersive block model curriculum design.

Restructuring agricultural land use in Ukraine. Directions for development

The intensity of agricultural land use in Ukraine was analyzed based on soil quality and the values of the land-use intensity (LUI) index and the land-use capacity (LUC) index. In the administrative districts of Cherkasy region, the LUI index ranged from 0.07 to 1.0, and the LUC index ranged from 0.01 ha per 1000 UAH of gross output to 0.19 ha per 1000 UAH, which points to considerable difference in land-use intensity and agricultural land-use capacity. New approaches should be sought to improve the management and use of agricultural land. Functional land use areas should be restructured, in particular, by implementing non-traditional methods of agricultural land use. The results of the study indicate that land-use functions should be modified over an area of 5,343,900 ha, where 2,049,900 ha should be converted to crop rotations for soil protection, 208,000 ha – to protective forest margins; and 2,878,000 ha – to non-traditional forms of agricultural land use. Motives: The purpose of the article was to propose a methodological approach for assessing the intensity of agricultural land use and to suggest directions for land-use restructuring to improve its ecological status. Aim: In the proposed methodical approach, the intensity of agricultural land use was assessed with the land-use intensity (LUI) index and the land-use capacity (LUC) index. To reduce plowing and increase land-use intensity, the functions of degraded arable land should be modified over an area of 5,343,900 ha, where 2,049,900 ha should be converted to crop rotations for soil protection, 208,000 ha – to protective forest margins; and 2,878,000 ha – to non-traditional forms of agricultural land use. Results: The article substantiates the need to modify the functions of arable land over an area of 5,343,900 ha, where 2,049,900 ha should be converted to crop rotations for soil protection, 208,000 ha – to protective forest margins; and 2,878,000 ha – to non-traditional forms of agricultural land use.

RETREATS AS INNOVATIVE FORM OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

This paper is focused on the research of formation of the retreats concept for young people in the conditions of health tourism development in Ukraine and Moldova. The article analyzes the basic concepts and types of classifications of retreats, examines the experience of European countries in the field of organizing retreats. The state and prospects of non-traditional forms of health tourism on the example of Ukraine are analyzed, as well as scientific research on the formation of the concept of retreats. As a result of the work was formed the concept of retreats on the basis of research conducted by survey method, it was found that the most popular type of retreat for young people is adventure retreat. For the purpose of research and analysis of new directions of tourism in Europe and in the world the Report of Global Wellness from Institute Grand View Research was examined, confirming the relevance and demand for new forms and types of health tourism. This research will contribute to the development of health tourism in Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova and the solution of the main problems identified in the official document of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine "Strategy for the development of tourism and resorts in Ukraine until 2026" and also in Moldova in the National Tourism Development Program "Tourism 2026" for the years 2022-2026. Based on a comprehensive analysis, the concept of retreats for youth in the development of health tourism in Ukraine and Moldova was formed, which involves the organization of events aimed at stimulating adventure and active lifestyle, as well as promoting personal development and teamwork.

К ВОПРОСУ О ТРАНСФОРМАЦИИ МЕДИЦИНСКОГО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ

The transformation of medical education at the present stage has determined the problem of this study, the issues of high-quality training of medical personnel necessary for the society have not been fully resolved, pedagogical technologies and methodological approaches that contribute to the growth of educational results have not been fully disclosed. The aim of this study to analyze the existing high-potential forms of training that could be used in the transformation of the educational space of a medical university and contribute to better training of future specialists in the medical industry. The study of literature and other various sources of information was chosen as the main research method that allowed to describe the active and interactive forms of training under discussion as well as to reveal the possibilities of immersive learning and the use of artificial intelligence technologies. Our analysis shows that the use of nontraditional forms of learning gives the required effect of change and novelty, evokes an emotion of interest in students and is a powerful incentive to gain knowledge, skills and abilities. It was noted that all changes in the transformable educational process must take into account the motivational aspect in learning, since the most important factor affecting the effectiveness of the educational process, increasing the effectiveness of educational activities at all stages of acquiring professional medical knowledge is the motivation of students to learn. Those medical graduates gain more success in the future carrier, who not only have special knowledge and a set of professional skills, but they also have incentives for education related to the formation of professional competencies, know universal technologies of self-development, understand how to motivate themselves to receive, process and apply new knowledge, are able to critically evaluate the information received, adapt to the requirements of a particular activity, have a stable positive attitude towards the profession.

Childhood Environmental Instabilities and Their Behavioral Implications: A Machine Learning Approach to Studying Adverse Childhood Experiences.

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) include a range of abusive, neglectful, and dysfunctional household behaviors that are strongly associated with long-term health problems, mental health conditions, and societal difficulties. The study aims to uncover significant factors influencing ACEs in children aged 0-17 years and to propose a predictive model that can be used to forecast the likelihood of ACEs in children. Machine learning models are applied to identify and analyze the relationships between several predictors and the occurrence of ACEs. Key performance metrics such as AUC, F1 score, recall, and precision are used to evaluate the predictive strength of different factors on ACEs. Family structures, especially non-traditional forms such as single parenting, and the frequency of relocating to a new address are determined as key predictors of ACEs. The final model, a neural network, achieved an AUC of 0.788, a precision score of 0.683, and a recall of 0.707, indicating its effectiveness in accurately identifying ACE cases. The model's ROC and PR curves showed a high true positive rate for detecting children with two or more ACEs while also pointing to difficulties in classifying single ACE instances accurately. Furthermore, our analysis revealed the intricate relationship between the frequency of relocation and other predictive factors. The findings highlight the importance of familial and residential stability in children's lives, with substantial implications for child welfare policies and interventions. The study emphasizes the need for targeted educational and healthcare support to promote the well-being and resilience of at-risk children.

INFLUENCE OF THE FAMILY AND SOCIO-CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT IN THE FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL SKILLS IN STUDENTS

In the article, the teacher implements traditional and non-traditional forms of work and uses collective and individual forms of interaction in practical work with students' parents. The author mentioned the unique approaches of gathering parents to the lecture hall and talking with them to improve the pedagogical culture of parents, their psychological and pedagogical competence, and professional guidance of schoolchildren by family and school.

Особенности взаимодействия преподавателя с российской и китайской студенческой аудиторией

This article deals with the peculiarities of the teacher’s interaction with the Russian and Chinese student audiences in the process of teaching in the higher education system of the Russian Federation. Russian and Chinese students’ audience features were analyzed in terms of using these features in the professional activity of a teacher teaching Russian and Chinese students both individually and as part of mixed groups. The author highlights the following as the main features of Chinese students: collectivism, respect for elders, fear of “losing one’s face”, good memory, tendency to memorize the material, orientation to the fact that the teacher is always right, compliance with the principles of subordination, different from Russian practice, ambiguous attitude to non-traditional forms of classroom instruction, positive attitude to the use of electronic learning tools. Russian and Chinese students are also given a comparative description from the point of view of the peculiarities of the mentality of the representatives of Chinese and Russian linguoculture. It is concluded that a university teacher who takes into account the peculiarities of the Chinese audience will be able to structure the educational process in such a way that all the peculiarities of the mentality of Chinese students will be taken into account. The author also concludes that the due regard of the Russian and Chinese students’ national characteristics will make it possible to teach effectively in mixed student groups. The final paragraphs present possible prospects for further research into the peculiarities of teacher interaction with Russian and Chinese student audiences at the current stage of the development of the higher education system of the Russian Federation.

Проблема розмежування трудового та цивільного договору в умовах гіг-економіки

The author draws attention to the fact that the development of digital technologies has expanded the horizon of opportunities for the subjects of legal relations in which a person exercises the right to work. The subjects of these legal relations, independently exercising their freedom of will and acting in their interests, enter either a civil or an employment contract. However, given that in such legal relations, a person exercising the right to work is usually in the legal status of a weak party, society has faced the problem of abuse by employers. Employers have started giving labor relations, in essence, civil law structures, depriving employees of fundamental social and labor rights and guarantees or severely limiting them. In this regard, science, legislation, and judicial practice faced the problem of finding new approaches to distinguishing between civil and employment contracts, as the concepts of an employment contract established in science no longer correspond to modern conditions. Thus, with the emergence of remote work and other non-traditional forms of labor, the features of a traditional employment contract, which allowed distinguishing it from a contractor agreement, ceased to perform the distinguishing function. The article aims to formulate a new approach to defining the distinguishing features of an employment contract and a civil contract in the digital economy. The author’s analysis of legislation, scientific literature, and case law has concluded that an employment contract in the digital economy has variable features. This means there is a need for legislative consolidation of variants of the features of an employment contract. If two or more of them are present, this will allow recognition of an agreement under which a person exercises the right to work as an employment contract. At the same time, the article draws attention to the fact that a decision in this category of cases should meet the following requirements: The focus when deciding on the legal nature of the contract concluded should be on establishing which contract the person exercising his/her right to work intended. The court should avoid formalism and base its decision on facts. The primary purpose of such a decision is to effectively protect the labor and social rights of a person exercising the right to work. Keywords: right to labour, labour relations, employment contract, employee, employer, employment, remote work, freedom of will of the parties to the employment contract, social function of labour law, guarantees, IT sector, contractual regulation, amendment of an employment contract.

Men and Women in Marriage and Beyond: An Analysis of Phrase Usage in Media Texts

The article is dedicated to the analysis of the usage of phraseological units related to marriage in contemporary media texts. The material was extracted from the Russian National Corpus. The aim of the research is to identify the standard and new meanings and functions of phraseological units in this group in relation to the value orientations of contemporary Russian language speakers. The relevance of the study is determined by its linguistic-pragmatic and axiological orientation. The conducted analysis indicates that family continues to be a significant value for representatives of Russian linguistic culture. Society’s attitude towards the topic of marriage is traced within the framework of phraseological blocks, which depict (1) the position of men and women before entering into marriage, (2) within the marital union (this taxon is represented by the largest number of phraseological units), (3) outside of marriage. At the same time, expressions related to civil marriage also emerge in frequent positions. It is shown that euphemistic expressions for infidelity are more often associated with male actors. Media texts demonstrate the development of views on traditional roles of men and women, as well as the presence of non-traditional forms of marriage. Phraseology related to marriage is actively used metaphorically in relation to various spheres of societal life: politics, economy, sports, etc.

Grappling with growth: A partnership journey

While growth means different things to different organisations, the accelerating scale of consolidation within the healthcare industry indicates that innovation and flexibility will be paramount when developing future strategies. Driving long-term organisational performance requires dedication to mission-aligned, profitable growth. Today’s leaders are positioning their organisations to capitalise on present and future opportunities to drive improved systems of care and long-term financial success. But those opportunities may come in non-traditional forms with unexpected partners at times. When approaching growth opportunities, the best practice strategy for a growth-forward organisation relies on the results of five important steps: align, design, navigate, integrate and optimise. Once completed and the growth opportunity is clearly defined, deploying an effective governance structure and engagement strategy are critical next steps. With these steps completed, opportunity defined and the right team in place, execution and optimisation can begin. This case study addresses the importance of establishing guiding principles and define six to live by: trust and transparency, exceptional quality, innovative transformation, community focus, value creation and disciplined execution. With these principles to guide the way, the group envisioned the various partnership opportunities across the two organisations and prioritised a successful quaternary partnership and joint venture. The successful partnership continues to pursue benefits for partners and patients with improved access across the continuum of care and enhanced outcomes through better continuity and integration. Through openness to unexpected opportunities and the agility to pivot to those opportunities, healthcare leaders are enabling themselves to capitalise on present and future opportunities to drive improved systems of care as well as long-term financial success, as exemplified in this case study.

The success, satisfaction and experiences of international students in an immersive block model

Despite growing interest in immersive block models in higher education, very little is known about the experiences of international students in these non-traditional forms of learning. To enable an initial view of how international students perceive and perform in an immersive block model, we used an exploratory mixed methods approach to examine the academic success, satisfaction, and experiences of international students in a 6-week immersive block model at a regional public Australian university. Inferential statistical tests were used to explore the success rates and unit and teaching satisfaction of onshore and offshore international students in the immersive block model and in the traditional trimester model. Overall, the immersive block model made a significant positive difference to the academic success of international students, both onshore and offshore. However, a decline in satisfaction was observed among science and engineering students, contrasting with an increase in satisfaction among business and arts students. Data collected through semi-guided interviews with 10 students from this latter group indicate several key benefits and challenges associated with immersive block learning. Students reported heightened focus and motivation, supportive teaching, and a healthy study-work-life balance. Challenges included not knowing what to expect, forming social connections with classmates, and the fast turnover between assessments. These findings indicate that it is important for institutions to prepare international students well for the pace and time management demands of studying in an immersive block model and to encourage the formation of social connections. Assessment timing, volume, and scaffolding should also be key considerations in immersive block model curriculum design.

Shape-shifting and Strategic In/visibility: Comparing Sex Work Activism in Singapore and the Philippines

AbstractResearch on public health, crime, and policing regularly discusses sex workers in Southeast Asia but rarely recognises them as agents of social and political activism. This paper shows that sex workers and their allies in Singapore and the Philippines have long and rich histories of challenging their criminalisation and stigmatisation through cultural activism, political advocacy, consciousness-raising, and the provision of direct services to fellow sex workers. Using feminist ethnography, including interviews and participant observation with Project X in Singapore and the Philippine Sex Workers Collective, this paper explores how sex work activists have strategically adapted to their political environments. In Singapore, they maintain resistance through ‘shape-shifting,’ working within state-sanctioned mechanisms, positioning themselves as public health service providers, and creating spaces for radical political advocacy. In the Philippines, where an anti-sex work position is more deeply entrenched within dominant social blocs, sex work activists aggressively criticise state policies on social media and in carefully vetted forums but remain strategically invisible to avoid exposure, harassment, misrepresentation, and prosecution. This paper looks at how sex work activists engage in claims-making — underscoring the differences in the political resonance of human rights in both countries — and interrogates how sex work activism challenges social hierarchies, especially concerning migrants and trans individuals. Overall, it contributes to a richer understanding of non-traditional forms of political activism in Southeast Asia and makes visible sex workers’ contributions to feminism and labour movements in the global south and non-Western contexts.

Изменение представлений об организационных изменениях в эпоху инноваций

In the article the author considers the problem of the theory of organizational changes which is related to the fact that the vast majority of concepts and models of organizational change management are focused on the needs of commercial enterprises and do not take into account the specifics and needs of non-profit and institutional organizations. This problem has become especially actual in the era of innovation, which is characterized by convergence and close interaction in non-traditional forms of cooperation between business structures and institutional organizations, in particulr universities. The author analyzes the changes in perceptions of organizational changes, comes to the conclusion that it is necessary to develop new models and concepts that take into account the specifics of various types of organizations, as well as their geographical and socio-cultural context. As a result, the author formulates his own definition of organizational changes, which can become a starting point for subsequent theoretical and empirical modeling.

Philosophical and Anthropological Understanding of the Nature of Collective Violence

Purpose. The purpose of this research is to analyse and systematize modern philosophical and anthropological ideas about the nature, essence, causes and sources of collective violence. Theoretical basis. Given the complexity and multifaceted nature of the phenomenon of violence, the authors used a range of philosophical and general scientific research methods. In particular, the comparative method helped to identify the main advantages and disadvantages of using philosophical and anthropological approaches to studying the nature and patterns of violence in the social environment. The use of the systemic and structural-functional methods contributed to a better understanding of the structure, features, mechanisms and criteria for ethical justification of the permissibility of collective violence. The psychological approach made it possible to analyse the role of social dissatisfaction, disappointment, relative deprivation and frustration in the process of radicalization of individuals and their readiness to use violence. Originality. The originality of this research lies in the application of modern analytical approaches to the study and philosophical understanding of the phenomenon of violence. It has been proven that at the current stage of social development, the following non-traditional forms of violence are becoming widespread: structural, symbolic, cultural, and psychological. It has been established that the main sources of collective violence are value, cultural, ideological and structural contradictions, as well as socio-psychological dissatisfaction, economic inequality and discrimination. Conclusions. Throughout history, violence has been an integral part of spiritual, social, value and economic transformations. The study of such a complex phenomenon requires the creation of an effective interdisciplinary theory that would take into account various anthropological, social, philosophical, psychological, physiological and biological dimensions and forms of its use. That is why there is a need to further improve scientific theories and approaches to studying the nature, forms and sources of violence. Taking advantage of a comprehensive approach, we have been able to establish that violence is a form of social influence that involves the use of physical force against individuals, social groups or institutions to cause physical, mental or moral harm and to subordinate their behaviour and will.