Elsevier Research Articles

ASSOCIATION OF HUSBAND SUPPORT AND POSTPARTUM BLUES IN POSTPARTUM WOMEN : SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Background: Postpartum women have a number of difficulties in the early postpartum phase if they are not given social assistance. Programs for postpartum education are necessary to support postpartum women's mental health. Aims: This systematic review is to review the association of husband supports and the cases of postpartum blues in postpartum women. Methods: By comparing itself to the standards set by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2020, this study was able to show that it met all of the requirements. So, the experts were able to make sure that the study was as up-to-date as it was possible to be. For this search approach, publications that came out between 2014 and 2024 were taken into account. Several different online reference sources, like Pubmed, ScienceDirect and SagePub, were used to do this. It was decided not to take into account review pieces, works that had already been published, or works that were only half done. Result: In the PubMed database, the results of our search brought up 350 articles, whereas the results of our search on SAGEPUB brought up 4759 articles, our search on SCIENCE DIRECT brought up 7069 articles. The results of the search conducted for the last year of 2014 yielded a total 16 articles for PubMed, 1354 articles for SAGEPUB and 2516 articles for SCIENCE DIRECT. In the end, we compiled a total of 6 papers, 2 of which came from PubMed, 1 of which came from SAGEPUB and 3 of which came from SCIENCE DIRECT. We included six research that met the criteria. Conclusion: In summary, there is association of husband supports and the cases of postpartum blues in postpartum women. Husband involvement in prenatal care seems to be able to reduce the incidence of postpartum blues but may possibly increase the couples’ intimacy. Therefore, it can be suggested that midwives consider husband involvement in prenatal care.

Effects of lumbar cerebrospinal fluid drainage on infection, rebleeding, clinical vasospasm, cerebral infarction, hydrocephalus and mortality among patients with aneurismal subarachnoid hemorrhage

Lumbar drainage (LD) has been proposed as a treatment to remove blood from the subarachnoid space in subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), but its effects on outcomes in aneurysmal SAH (aSAH) remain debated. This study analyzes the impact of continuous lumbar cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage on infection, rebleeding, clinical vasospasm, cerebral infarction, hydrocephalus, and mortality in aSAH patients. A systematic search across PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Elsevier Science Direct, and Springer Link identified 11 studies with 2059 patients for meta-analysis. The study evaluates the association between lumbar CSF drainage and clinical outcomes, considering how changes in intracranial pressure (ICP) and CSF dynamics may influence pathophysiology in aSAH. The pooled odds ratio (OR) for infection, rebleeding, clinical vasospasm, cerebral infarction, hydrocephalus, and mortality in the lumbar drainage group was 1.17 (95% CI: 0.81–1.70; P = 0.39), 0.75 (95% CI: 0.37–1.54; P = 0.44), 0.60 (95% CI: 0.48–0.75; P < 0.00001), 0.48 (95% CI: 0.35–0.64; P < 0.00001), 0.53 (95% CI: 0.22–1.24; P = 0.14), and 0.55 (95% CI: 0.36–0.84; P = 0.005), respectively, compared with the no-lumbar drainage group. Results indicate that lumbar CSF drainage does not significantly affect the occurrence of infection, rebleeding, or hydrocephalus. However, it reduces clinical vasospasm, cerebral infarction, and mortality, likely due to improved ICP management and enhanced cerebral perfusion. These findings suggest that continuous lumbar CSF drainage may benefit aSAH patients by mitigating ischemic injury, but further studies are needed to confirm its broader applicability and long-term effects on outcomes.

How open are hybrid journals included in transformative agreements?

Abstract The ongoing controversy surrounding transformative agreements, which aim to transition subscription-based journal publishing to full open access, highlights the need for large-scale studies assessing the impact of these agreements on hybrid open access. By combining multiple open data sources, including cOAlition S Journal Checker, Crossref, and OpenAlex, this study presents a novel approach that analyses over 700 agreements. Results suggest a strong growth in open access, from 4.3% in 2018 to 15% in 2022. Over five years, 11,189 hybrid journals provided open access to 742,369 out of 8,146,958 articles (9.1%). Authors who could make use of transformative agreements contributed 328,957 open access articles (44%) during this period, reaching a peak in 2022 with 143,615 out of 249,511 open access articles (58%). While this trend was predominantly driven by the three commercial publishers Elsevier, Springer Nature, and Wiley, open access uptake varied substantially across journals, publishers, disciplines, and countries. Particularly, the OECD and BRICS areas revealed different publication trends. In conclusion, this study suggests that current levels of implementation of transformative agreements is insufficient to bring about a large-scale transition to full open access. Peer Review https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway/wos/peer-review/10.1162/qss_a_00348

Профессионально важные качества сотрудников уголовно-исполнительной системы в условиях цифровой трансформации

In the new socio-economic conditions, the requirements for professionally important qualities of specialists and the formation of their competencies are not just changing, but are being transformed and rebuilt, and this is primarily due to the restructuring of social processes and the introduction of digital technologies in various fields of professional activity. Professionally important qualities are understood as the individual properties of the subject of labor, a certain set of psychological characteristics that are necessary and generally sufficient for the implementation of effective and reliable professional activities, thus ensuring the success of its implementation. Understanding the formation of the necessary professionally important qualities among employees of the penitentiary system, ensuring the success of their official activities, is significant in terms of making timely, highly likely, objective managerial decisions on issues of professional and career growth of employees, assessing the prospects for appointment to certain positions, the possibility of forming a personnel reserve on a regular basis, conducting professional selection procedures, professional certification, professional training. The main professionally important qualities and competencies of employees of the penitentiary system in the context of digital transformation are considered. A promising scientific direction of research on professionally important qualities of employees of the penal correction system using the method of structural analysis of the organization of psychological indicators is highlighted. The issue of professional mentoring in the penal system of the Russian Federation has been updated. Additionally, such professionally important qualities as mastery of digital culture, digital competence, mastery of information hygiene skills when working with software and information systems, compliance with information security and information protection issues were noted. The study of the issues of professionally important qualities of employees of the penitentiary system is of promising scientific practice-oriented interest in such areas of psychological support of professional activity as professional selection optimization of programs to support professional adaptation of employees at various stages of professional development, development of an up-to-date professional description of professional activity, identification of factors of psychological success

Whose conservation, revisited: how a focus on people-nature relationships spotlights new directions for conservation science.

Georgina Mace introduced a compelling perspective on the major shifts in conservation science's framing and purpose from 1960 to 2010. A decade ago, she proposed that the conservation community had begun to move into a new framing of 'people and nature' based on changes in perspectives on the relationships between people and nature and new interdisciplinary concepts and methods used in conservation. Progress in using this frame is clear as 'two-way dynamic relationships between people and nature' have since taken centre stage in science, practice and policy. Now, responding to concerns raised that current approaches to conservation are still not meeting the scale and complexity of the challenges of the Anthropocene, we explore a newly emerging framing of 'people with nature'-an inextricably intertwined perspective on people-nature relationships. This framing builds on Mace's recognition of interconnections and change, as well as new directions offered by conservation's recent transdisciplinary engagements, to go beyond the notion of two-way flows connecting people and nature to emphasize the relationships and inseparability of 'people with nature'. This emerging framing suggests new directions for conservation science and practice to make visible, improve and reimagine degraded people-nature relationships needed to bend the curve of biodiversity loss.This article is part of the discussion meeting issue 'Bending the curve towards nature recovery: building on Georgina Mace's legacy for a biodiverse future'.

International digital project for psychological mutual aid of students from Russia and Kazakhstan

Introduction. The challenges of the modern world require university graduates to possess not only professional skills, but also the skills to preserve their mental health, manage emotions to control their reactions to stress and make informed decisions. Taking care of mental health also contributes to increased productivity and performance. The task of universities is to train young professionals who are able not only to assimilate knowledge and develop competencies, but also to maintain a high degree of efficiency and adaptability. The purpose of the article is to describe the implementation of the international project on psychological mutual aid of university students in Russia and Kazakhstan and to analyze the results obtained. Materials and methods. 127 students of Petrozavodsk State University and Eurasian National University participated in this project. Comparative data analysis, formalized questionnaire surveys of open and closed type, self-assessment and methods of statistical analysis were used as research methods. Research results. Joint work on the project allowed to realize positive dynamics in the development of cognitive and autopsychic components of psychological competence of students of two universities. Similarities and differences in their awareness of the degree of importance of psychological problems were revealed. The target indicators of the experimental groups were statistically significantly higher in their understanding of the seriousness of problems and necessary steps to overcome stress, panic attacks and anxiety (t emp_PetrSU – 9.73, t emp_ENU – 2.82604602), various psychological dependencies (t emp_PetrSU – 5,12, t emp_ENU – 4,48), problems in relations with parents (to a greater extent among PetrSU students, t emp_PetrSU – 10,76, t emp_ENU – 10,02), problems with self-esteem and dissatisfaction with their appearance (t emp_PetrSU – 10,51, t emp_ENU – 4,93). Project participants realized the necessary algorithm of actions in the situation of abusive parent-child relationships (t emp_PetrSU – 9.993, t emp_ENU – 6.17), as well as bullying (t emp_PetrSU – 9.73, t emp_ENU – 5.33). A significant result of the project was the creation of a website. Discussion and Conclusion. The integration of the interdisciplinary project aimed at the maintaining the psychological health of students in order to form their psychological competence into the content of foreign language teaching at the university has confirmed its effectiveness. Recommendations for the dissemination of this experience in the organization of training of students of technical and natural science directions of training are offered

INFORMATION PROVISION OF TOURISM AND ECONOMY IN AZERBAIJAN AND ITS BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

Tourism is travel for pleasure, and the commercial activity of providing and supporting such travel. Tourism can be domestic (within the traveller's own country) or international, and international tourism has both incoming and outgoing implications on a country's balance of payments. The economy of Azerbaijan has gone through different stages of rapid growth, stability, and crisis. In general, the economy of Azerbaijan, besides field-wise classification, can be divided into three categories: 1. recession period, covering 1992–1995, right after Azerbaijan restored its independence after the USSR collapsed, 2. recovery, from 1996 to 1997, mainly because of increased oil sales, potential oil contracts, partners, and pipelines, 3. boom, from 1998 till 2008, and finally, an economic fall, starting from 2009. After Azerbaijan became independent following the collapse of the Soviet Union, the country started to pursue its sovereign economic policy. For a newly independent country with an economy mainly based on the oil and gas industry, it was quite demanding to keep its say in the world of economy giants. The key objectives of the new and independent economic policy were the establishment of the economic system built on the principles of several types of property, including private property, unlike the Soviet times, integration into the global economy and transition to the market economy. The study of document flow is the most important condition for evaluating the current situation, trends and development prospects in a certain field. The scientific information obtained with the help of the conducted research is successfully applied in various evaluation processes, which in turn allows to accurately determine the development of a certain scientific direction. Among the types of activities carried out in the direction of building an information society in the Republic of Azerbaijan, the organization and management of library - bibliography and information work, the use of modern technologies along with traditional work methods in providing information to readers has become a priority direction of our state's policy in the field of library work. The main goal of t he article is to conduct a comprehensive study of the document flow in the field of tourism and economy and to sup port the information provision of specialists working in this field in the future. One of the priority directions for modern librarian ship and bibliography is the study of information resources in the field of tourism and economy, the determination of the location of these information resources, the study of the current state of the flow of documents in this field, the bibliometric analy sis of fundamental scientific works created in the field of tourism and economy, library- based on the analysis of the current state of information systems, it consists in determining the directions for improving the information provision of different groups of the population. Research methods: special library science, historical, structural-functional analysis, systematic approach, generalization, sociological, statistical analysis and comparative analysis methods were used in the research process. The main conclusion of the article is to achieve the development of information demand and document flow in the field of tourism and economy as a result of the elimination of existing problems in this field. Mentioning certain proposals referring to the works of local and foreign authors is one of the points that attract the main attention in the article.

Listening to the Wind of Change: Social Forecasting through the Lens of a Transdisciplinary Approach

Purpose. This paper aims to explore social forecasting through the lens of a transdisciplinary approach with respect to holistic human nature. Theoretical basis. The complexity of social forecasting is that it deals with the multifaceted phenomenon of a human being, a human who is both the creator and the creation of the social spaces, for whom all economic, social, political, scientific, cultural achievements, problems and prospects acquire meaning only in the context of him/herself, his/her life, his/her destiny. Thus, the phenomenon of a human being is the key to understanding the dynamics of modern transformational processes and to creating promising models of the future development of the human society. Since in forecasting we try to anticipate the future that is not yet defined and may have different development trajectories, a transdisciplinary approach to forecasting that embraces what is within disciplines, at the intersection of disciplines, and beyond all disciplines can become the most fruitful approach. Originality. A human being brings a high degree of unpredictability and uncertainty into all social forecasts. Nowadays, the complex multifaceted nature of an individual as a biological, psychological, and social being needs a deeper understanding that requires joint efforts of representatives of various scientific fields. Through mutually enriching work within a transdisciplinary paradigm, representatives of different scientific fields and directions may create a kind of guidebook designed to form and explain a new reality, a new future. Within such an approach, not a competition between theories, methodologies, and protocol decisions, but a common goal, common dreams and aspirations for a better future of humanity should come to the fore. Conclusions. A transdisciplinary approach to social forecasting has a potential to consider all sciences in a humanitarian context, taking into account complex multifaceted human nature. It goes beyond traditional boundaries providing opportunities not only to synthesize and integrate solutions to a problem, but also to rise above it. Transdisciplinarity, recognizing the existence of different realities, provides a broader view of the world, a deeper understanding of phenomena and processes that contribute to the development of new projects for a better future of a human and humanity.

The application of OpenAI Technology in Marketing Activities - A Systematic Literature Review

ObjectivesThis article aims to assess empirical research papers on the application of OpenAI technology in marketing activities, with the goal of organizing current knowledge in this domain. To achieve this objective, the following questions were addressed: 1. Is there scientific interest in the application of OpenAI technology in marketing activities, and is it extensively discussed in researching works ? 2. What kinds and directions of the empirical researching works on this problem have been taken so far ?Material and methodsA study of the popularity of OpenAI in marketing was conducted using Google Trends tools, while a systematic literature review based on Web of Science, Scopus and Elsevier Science Direct databases was conducted using Google Sheets and VOSviewer tools.ResultsThe review highlights the insufficient attention given to application of OpenAI in marketing activities, despite the global interest and growing number of publications concernig that technology. An analysis of citations and co-citations found that the articles examined , although diverse in terms of subject matter and place of publication, had minimal impact on the observed research field.ConclusionsThe literature review reveals limited exploration of OpenAI technology in marketing activities despite growing interest. While publications vary widely in focus and venue, there is little evidence of significant impact on the research field. Existing literature offers fragmented insights and lacks comprehensive coverage of empirical studies, particularly in marketing. Further research is necessary to investigate specific applications like content creation, customer communication, brand enhancement, and market analysis.

THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING PHYSICS TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

In recent years, incorporating technology into education for students with disabilities has significantly improved learning experiences and academic achievement. However, there remains a need for a deeper understanding of the most effective methods for using these technologies, particularly in physics education. This systematic review aims to consolidate research on the use of technology to support learning for students with disabilities, assess its effectiveness in improving educational outcomes, and identify areas for further study. The review focuses on the constructs, technological interventions, research gaps, limitations, and key findings from selected articles. The PRISMA framework was used to analyze research from databases, including EBSCO Host, Elsevier Science Direct, Emerald Insight, ProQuest, Google Scholar, ERIC, and Clarivate Analytics Web of Science. Out of 892 articles initially identified, 13 met the inclusion and exclusion criteria and validation from the experts. The most commonly studied disability was visual impairment, followed by intellectual disabilities. Most studies focused on learner achievement, with engagement and participation as secondary themes. The technologies used included assistive tools like web-based platforms, virtual and augmented reality (AR), and interactive learning systems. These adaptive technologies improved student involvement, social integration, and interest in science. Augmented reality, in particular, enhanced academic performance and knowledge retention, making it an effective tool for inclusive physics education. The findings indicate a growing trend towards integrating technology in inclusive education, emphasizing the role of personalized tools in improving accessibility and engagement for students with disabilities in physics.

Cinema as a Subject of Sociological Reflection: Analysis of Scientific Publications

This review article is based on the question of the importance of the sociology of cinema as a separate direction in sociological science. In this regard, the article analyses publications devoted to cinema in leading sociological journals from 1976 to the present. The purpose of the study is to identify the sociological interpretation of the transformation of Russian cinema in retrospect, as well as the main trends in the development of Russian sociology of cinema. During the analysis, scientific publications were systematised by year and research areas, which made it possible to more clearly define the current problems of film studies. Starting from the Soviet period, the film industry was considered by sociologists from the point of view of the interaction "cinema-spectator", as a means of propaganda, representation and solving practical problems. The studies were carried out within the framework of the analysis of film distribution statistics, as well as based on the motives and factors of film selection by viewers. It was recorded that the main emphasis of the authors was on quantitative studies, mainly concerning the topics of cinema attendance, their repertoire and audience demand. Some of the works were based on a comparative analysis with foreign studies, noting the lack of interdisciplinary research in the domestic sociology of cinema. At the same time, both in the Soviet period and later, there were practically no works devoted to regional cinema, including ethnic cinema, the history of which began in the first half of the 20th century. Currently, scientists note that despite the revival of federal cinema, it still does not meet the needs of society, does not become the kind of art that would shape the national culture. There is a lack of theoretical and methodological analysis of sociological research, especially with the use of qualitative methods, on the importance of cinema for Russian society. Further study of the issues of preserving and understanding cinema as an art seems relevant. It is also necessary to look for answers to the questions of what functions it currently carries and / or should carry, what are the alternatives for sociological research in the context of the development of regional cinema. Disclosing the importance of research in the field of film studies will allow us to put forward new problematic and subject fields of the sociology of cinema in the context of current challenges.

INNOVATIONAL POTENTIAL OF REGIONS

The country's innovative development guarantees the trustworthy capacity of future periods. In Kazakhstan, spatial development of regional territories is relevant for academic circles and the business community. The basis of this study is whether Kazakhstan has the potential to form a scientific and technical direction of development in the presence of existing opportunities for the dynamic development of regions. In this study, such scientific methods as analysis and synthesis, generalization, as well as an integrated approach, analytical review, abstraction, and logical analysis were used. The analysis showed that not all regions of Kazakhstan have positive changes: the number of research institutes is decreasing, and the number of research specialists performing R&D does not increase. However, we can note a sharp growth rate in the number of enterprises, as well as the implementation of R&D in terms of high investment activity in the country. In this regard, we note that the preparation of Kazakhstan to become one of the best states in terms of competitiveness is based on long-term planning to increase the position of innovation vitality of organizations, upgrade the innovation climate in the country, increase the share of investments in scientific modernization and convergence of business and science. Thus, the main outcomes of this research show that regional differences in economic development illustrate the uniqueness of conditions for each of them, the development of which shows positive dynamics and changes. The innovative trail of development of Kazakhstan is at an early stage. However, the accumulated experience of this country can rightfully be considered an example for many other countries.

EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF OPTIMAL POWER CONSUMPTION CONTROL DEVICE FOR THE ELECTROMAGNETIC DRIVE OF A CONTACTOR

One of the priority scientific and technological directions of development of the Russian Federation in the field of energy, is energy and resource saving. In this regard, to ensure the competitiveness of the electrical products market, the issue of research and development of low-voltage electromagnetic switching equipment with low values ​​of power consumption and weight and size indicators is relevant. The purpose of the study is to reduce the power consumption of the electromagnetic drive of the contactor in the holding mode and to increase the electrical wear resistance of the main contacts of the contactor. Materials and methods. The basis of the study was the analyzed existing solutions for the schemes and algorithms for controlling the electromagnetic drive in various sources of information. The electromagnetic drive of the vacuum contactor of the КВ1-160 series was adopted as the initial object of the study. Main parameters of the electromagnetic drive of the contactor КВ1-160: nominal control voltage of 220 V DC, winding resistance values ​​preliminarily measured by the universal voltmeter АВМ-4306 and the testing device РЕТОМ-21 are 62 Ohm, the power consumption of the contactor electromagnet with a standard unit in the holding mode is 15.2 W. The research used the methods of analysis and synthesis, measurement, planning and conducting an experiment. Research results. The paper presents the results of the development and study of a control device for electromagnetic drives, which ensures a decrease in the power consumption of the electromagnetic drive in the holding mode, as well as an increase in their electrical wear resistance. A control circuit for a single-winding electromagnetic drive is proposed. A brief description of the operation of the control device prototype based on a microcontroller is given. Experimental studies of the control device prototype are carried out using a three-stage electromagnetic drive control algorithm. Conclusions. The results of the experimental studies showed the operability of the prototype sample of the contactor electromagnetic drive control device according to the proposed circuit. A reduction in the power consumption of the EMF in the holding mode was achieved, which amounted to 25 W. A slight (approximately 10%) reduction in the vibration time of the main contacts was ensured, which will lead to an increase in their electrical wear resistance.

MODERN DİRECTİONS OF SEARCHING FOR PROMİSİNG WİLD PLANTS OF THE FLORA OF AZERBAİJAN AND THEİR USE İN PHARMACEUTİCAL PRODUCTİON

The Republic of Azerbaijan is located in one of the regions of the world with the richest veg-etation cover – the Caucasus. The country's territory is geographically divided into 25 geobotan-ical regions. According to the latest data, more than 5.000 species of plants are found on the ter-ritory of Azerbaijan. The purpose of this article is to study the prospects for the use of wild plants in the field of pharmacy, analyze them by species and genera, and identify scientific di-rections for future researchers. Recently, the demand for vegetable raw materials on the world market has been constantly increasing. With this in mind, based on the book "Flora of Azerbaijan", 191 genera and 1075 species of plants belonging to 61 families have been identified, promising for study in the phar-macognostic aspect. As a result of studying promising plant species, new natural sources of bio-logically active compounds will be discovered and effective medicines based on them will be created. Plant raw materials for industrial production and export will be identified, as well as new officinal medicinal plants will be discovered. Based on the results of studying the chemical composition of plants, chemotaxonomic patterns for the corresponding genera and species will be determined. By determining the distribution areas and raw materials of wild medicinal plants and recording the results on maps, the book "Atlas of areas and reserves of raw materials of wild medicinal plants of the Republic of Azerbaijan" will be published. The study and use of waste generated in areas where plant raw materials are used will help support the country's economy and improve the environmental situation of the region.

Initiation and development of scientific directions at the Institute of Geology

Initiation and development of scientific directions at the Institute of Geology

Analysis of the Activities of “Science Journal of Volgograd State University. History. Area Studies. International Relations” for 10 Years (2014–2023)

Introduction. “Science journal of Volgograd State University. History. Area Studies. International Relations” has been published 6 times a year since 2014, and since the second half of 2015, it has had a new editorial board and editorial staff under the leadership of Chief Editor, Doctor of Sciences (History), Professor Igor Olegovich Tyumentsev. The purpose of the article is to trace the quantitative and qualitative changes that have occurred over the ten-year period of the journal’s activity and to identify the main achievements of the journal. Methods and Materials. The study is based on the materials of 60 issues of the journal for the period from 2014 to 2023; descriptive, comparative and quantitative methods of analysis were used. Analysis. The analysis of the main stages of the journal’s development related to changes in strategy, renewal of the editorial board and editorial staff, and inclusion of the journal in international citation databases was conducted. The article presents statistics on the number and volume of published articles, the composition of authors taking into account their territorial affiliation, the composition of the reviewer pool, the number of citations of the journal, the distribution of articles by scientific direction and subject. Results. It was possible to show the place of the journal in the national and international rankings, the degree of integration of the journal into the international scientific space, and the positive dynamics of development. A direct connection was traced between the achievements of the journal and the main factors contributing to this: active joint work of the editorial staff and the editorial board, financial support from the Volgograd State University, the transition to a parity release of thematic and non-thematic issues, and tightening of requirements for the quality of articles and reviewing. Authors’ contribution. N.V. Rybalko prepared the sections “Introduction” and “Historiography” and, analyzed changes in the composition of the editorial staff of the journal and the quantitative and regional composition of authors and reviewers. V.A. Gorelkin described the development strategy of the journal and presented an analysis of indexing, citation, journal ratings, and publication topics. The remaining sections were written jointly.

Transformative science–policy interfacing: the case of biodiversity and ecosystem services

AbstractScience–policy interfaces (SPI), such as IPCC and IPBES, are key mechanisms by which scientists can contribute to policy making to tackle socio-environmental problems. To capture recent and ongoing developments, we examine the evolution of global and European SPI landscapes in the biodiversity domain grounding a novel concept of “transformative science–policy interfacing”, which is a collective effort to enable fundamental societal change by enhancing connectivity between co-production of knowledge and policy implementation. We consider that transformative science–policy interfacing is not in conflict with, but rather extends the currently prevailing co-production paradigm into directions that rethink the relationships between science, SPI, and policy. It shifts the balance of knowledge co-production from “making sense together” towards “enabling transformative change”. It employs the Science & Technology Studies concept of “co-production of science and social order” by focusing on orchestration of the science–policy interface landscape with a normative agenda leaning towards transformative change. Based on the overview of the evolution of SPI landscape in global and European biodiversity domains, we identify and discuss eight key directions for transformative science–policy interfacing. Further work will be needed to test whether the development towards transformative science–policy interfacing can be observed also in domains beyond environmental topics.

FUNDAMENTALS OF MODERN METHODS OF RESEARCH OF GEOTECHNICAL AND HYDROGEOLOGICAL SYSTEMS

The article examines the development of a synergistic paradigm in the Earth sciences, in particular in geotechnics and engineering hydrogeology. It was determined that in the second half of the 20th century, as a result of changes in scientific methodology, there was a need to rethink linear approaches to the study of natural systems. Synergetics, as a science of interaction and self-organization of complex systems, became the basis for new scientific directions, in particular in the field of geosystems and hydrogeotechnical systems research. The work emphasizes the importance of introducing synergistic principles into geological and hydrogeological research, particularly in the context of dynamic processes, such as filtration in hydrogeosystems. It is shown that these processes, in particular in the regimes of hydrodynamic, hydrochemical and hydrothermal changes, have a non-linear nature and can be described by appropriate mathematical models. The work also covers the issue of the influence of climatic and anthropogenic factors on the state of groundwater and soil, which is important for the design of buildings and infrastructure in various regions. The mechanisms that affect the stability of hydrogeosystems, as well as their possible critical states, which can lead to turbulence or irreversible changes in the structures of water-bearing rocks, are considered separately. An important aspect is the human impact on these systems, which can be both directed and accidental, which emphasizes the need to consider synergistic effects to improve natural resource management and minimize negative environmental impacts. The article is aimed at highlighting the potential of synergy in the study of hydrogeotechnical systems and the need for its application in engineering and environmental protection practices. This information will be useful for engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists and students of relevant specialties, as well as for those engaged in research in the field of geotechnics and hydrogeology.

The place and role of information technologies in forensics

The article examines the place and role of information technologies in criminology based on current legislation. The subject of the study is the regularities related to the nature and features of electronic information, the formation of methods, means and techniques used in the course of detection, fixation (consolidation), research, verification (comparison), and evaluation (processing) of electronic forensically significant information at various stages of criminal judiciary. The purpose of the work is the formation of a scientifically based concept of the application of information technologies and the circulation of digital data in forensics, based on the patterns of the movement of electronic forensically significant information and its use as evidence. The methodological basis was the method of materialistic dialectics, a systematic approach to the study of information technologies of proof using a set of general scientific and private scientific methods of scientific knowledge: historical, logical, comparative, generalization and classification, analysis and synthesis, deduction and induction, comparative legal, formal legal and legal modeling. It is noted that when using electronic sources of evidentiary information, there is a qualitative change in the information processes taking place in criminal proceedings, and the share of such changes is more and more noticeable and increases every year. Accordingly, in criminology, it is objectively necessary to develop and improve the foundations of the use of information and communication technologies, which allow them to be scientifically and tactically correctly applied in the process of investigation and trial of criminal proceedings. It has been established that information technologies and the circulation of digital data eliminate the subjective nature of the perception of information when it is used to prove the circumstances of a crime. In the conditions of the dynamic development of information technologies, the transformation of electronic forensic information into evidence in the process of applying these technologies and the circulation of digital data is an actual scientific and conceptual direction in forensics.

ENHANCING NURSE-PATIENT COMMUNICATION: A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES

Background: Practical communication skills are imperative in nursing to ensure patient safety and comfort. Studies reveal that nurses often fail to implement therapeutic communication fully, resulting in dissatisfaction from beginning to end patient care. Objective: This study seeks to pinpoint strategies to enhance nurses' communication proficiency with patients. Method: Employing a systematic review approach, this research delved into journals archived in the EBSCO E. Journal, Elsevier Science Direct, Pubmed, CINAHL Complete, and Google Scholar databases, alongside nursing management and leadership literature. The operational definition encapsulates the endeavors undertaken by nurses to refine communication strategies with their patients. The study was conducted across diverse clinics and hospitals, encompassing all nurses within these settings, with the research sample comprising those lacking robust communication strategies. Data was gathered through the administration of questionnaires and the utilization of observation sheets. Results: Findings underscored that training initiatives bolstered nurses' confidence in delivering comprehensive patient care. Furthermore, culturally sensitive communication skill guides proved instrumental in augmenting nurse-patient communication and patient satisfaction. Moreover, tailored therapeutic communication programs designed for pediatric nurses yielded favorable outcomes, fostering secure and healthy interactions, nurturing trust, and expediting recovery. Short workshops emerged as another effective avenue for refining nurses' communication skills. Consequently, implementing training sessions, comprehensive guides, specialized programs, and brief workshops is pivotal in elevating communication between nurses and patients.