Present Day Research Articles

PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THE RUSSIAN DOCUMENT LANGUAGE

The article analyzes the history of the Russian document and its semantic and stylistic features. It discusses the development of its genres and the diversity of document titles from their inception in the 11th century to the present time. The specific features of each period of document development are noted — the 12th–14th centuries, the 15th–17th centuries, the Petrine era, the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, and the present day. The standardization of documents not only facilitated the transmission of necessary information but also helped regulate human activities over time and space. The relevance of this material lies in the fact that documents are part of the written literary language and reflect its norms, and knowledge of the history of document formation serves as a significant resource for modern updates to the terminology of document studies. According to the author, optimizing language and style can be improved through the rational use of keywords and dominants. Identifying the general and specific features of various business prose texts and clarifying the relationship between business language and literary language are seen as further tasks for the philological study of Russian documents.

DSHEA 1994 – Celebrating 30 Years of Dietary Supplement Regulation in the United States

The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994 defined the FDA’s statutory authority to regulate dietary supplement products as a category of food in the United States. As we celebrate 30 years post-DSHEA, it is important to reflect on its significance for public health, influence on the continuously evolving and expanding product category, the current regulatory framework, and potential opportunities or modernizing oversight to ensure a strong and well-regulated marketplace. An estimated three-fourths of U.S. consumers report use of dietary supplements, and the product market has grown substantially since the passage of DSHEA, from approximately 4,000 products in 1994 to 80,000+ present day. This growth represents a current $60 billion domestic and $200 billion international market for dietary supplements. Scientists, public health officials, health care providers, patients, consumer advocacy organizations, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have all called for reform to what has been described as ‘outdated’ regulation of dietary supplements. Advancing at an even faster rate is published scientific evidence in the space. This special issue of the Journal of Dietary Supplements comprises a collection of articles authored by academicians, legal scholars, representatives of U.S. government agencies, and industry scientists that critically examine the successes, challenges, and opportunities for improving specific aspects of DSHEA and domestic health policy. This editorial provides historical context and milestones of dietary supplement regulation in the U.S. post-DSHEA and offers an overview of the research contained within the special issue. Advancing toward a more transparent and safer marketplace requires trustworthy supply chains, increased adherence to quality standards, additional labeling requirements, and enhancement of post-market surveillance. This special issue seeks to contribute to the broader understanding of dietary supplement regulation and its future direction.

Need of Feature Extraction in Coconut Tree Disease Detection: A Review

Agriculture has served as the primary means of sustenance for mankind for thousands of years. Even in the present day, it continues to support approximately 50% of the global population. Plant diseases pose a significant threat to crop production, resulting in substantial losses each year on a global scale. To mitigate the financial impact of these diseases, it is crucial to maintain the health of plants throughout their growth and development. The symptoms of infections are predominantly visible on plant leaves, making them a common indicator for disease detection and identification. However, visually observing and identifying diseases is a challenging task that requires extensive human expertise. To provide farmers with improved assistance in disease detection, image processing techniques combined with computational intelligence or soft computing techniques can be employed. These methods offer a more effective approach to disease detection. By extracting features from the symptoms of a disease, it becomes possible to identify and detect the presence of a disease in plants. Therefore, feature extraction techniques play a vital role in such systems. This paper focuses on reviewing the feature extraction methods, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. It provides a comprehensive discussion on various image features, including color, texture, and shape, for different types of disorders found in diverse agricultural practices.

Present–day and future lightning frequency as simulated by four CMIP6 models

Present–day and future lightning frequency as simulated by four CMIP6 models

Kinetics and adsorption isotherms studies for the effective removal of Evans blue dye from an aqueous solution utilizing forsterite nanoparticles

In the present day, water treatment has emerged as a significant global concern, particularly due to the proliferation of pollution sources. The utilization of dyes, such as Evans blue, in several industries is among the most significant contributors to these pollutants. Forsterite nanoparticles were synthesized by the sol-gel technique and calcined at different temperatures to determine the optimum temperature at which pure nanoforsterite was obtained. Then, it was analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), atomic force microscope (AFM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) , contact angle, and zero-point charge. The adsorption capability of forsterite nanoparticles (Nps) was evaluated by a batch adsorption experimental method to remove Evans blue dye (EBD). Parameters such as agitation speed, dosage of forsterite Nps, pH, and contact time were considered at ambient temperature. At pH = 3, dose of Nps = 1 g/L, and 600 rpm within 10 min, the results indicated a removal rate of around 100%. Furthermore, it was shown that the material may be employed for 3 cycles with a removal rate of 90%. Multiple kinetic and isotherm models, including Langmuir, Temkin, and Freundlich models, were used to analyze the results and clarify the mechanism of the adsorption phenomena. The findings from the isotherm and kinetic studies indicated that the system conforms to Langmuir and pseudo-second-order, respectively.

Adigbe Annual Fishing Festival of Ossiama kingdom Bayelsa State, Nigeria

The significance of history in shaping a people's cultural identity cannot be overstated. It provides a window into the past, present, and potentially even the future of a group, helping to cultivate a deeper understanding and appreciation of their traditions and cultural practices. This research critically examines the historical origins and development of Adigbe Annual Fishing Festival in the Ossiama Kingdom, tracing its journey from inception to the present day. The study offers a historical overview of the Ossiama people, detailing their origins, migration patterns, settlement, and geographical location. It explores the founding of the Ossiama community, attributed to "Asiyai" or "Ossi," one of Oyakiri's sons, who, following a dispute with his brothers, left and settled in the present-day Ossiama area. Today, the Ossiama Kingdom consists of four autonomous communities: Ossiama Town, Ogbopulo-ama, Awe-ama, and Ogbunu-ama, all of which make up the Kingdom. The research also delves into the ancient Adigbe Lake's origin and the festival's evolution, charting its growth from a rotational celebration held by each community to the current collective approach. However, in light of contemporary modernization, the study emphasizes the need for innovations to elevate this long-standing festival to the level of other renowned global events.

Intraoperative 'space suits' do not reduce periprosthetic joint infections in shoulder arthroplasty.

Body exhaust suits or surgical helmet systems (colloquially, 'space suits') are frequently used in many forms of arthroplasty, with the aim of providing personal protection to surgeons and, perhaps, reducing periprosthetic joint infections, although this has not consistently been borne out in systematic reviews and registry studies. To date, no large-scale study has investigated whether this is applicable to shoulder arthroplasty. We used the New Zealand Joint Registry to assess whether the use of surgical helmet systems was associated with lower all-cause revision or revision for deep infection in primary shoulder arthroplasties. We analyzed 16,000 shoulder arthroplasties (hemiarthroplasties, anatomical, and reverse geometry prostheses) recorded on the New Zealand Joint Registry from its inception in 2000 to the present day. We assessed patient factors including age, BMI, sex, and American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) grade, as well as whether or not the operation took place in a laminar flow operating theatre. A total of 2,728 operations (17%) took place using surgical helmet systems. Patient cohorts were broadly similar in terms of indication for surgery (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fractures) and medical comorbidities (age and sex). There were 842 revisions (5% of cases) with just 98 for deep infection (0.6% of all cases or 11.6% of the revisions). There were no differences in all-cause revisions or revision for deep infection between the surgical helmet systems and conventional gowns (p = 0.893 and p = 0.911, respectively). We found no evidence that wearing a surgical helmet system reduces the incidence of periprosthetic joint infection in any kind of primary shoulder arthroplasty. We acknowledge the limitations of this registry study and accept that there may be other benefits in terms of personal protection, comfort, or visibility. However, given their financial and ecological footprint, they should be used judiciously in shoulder surgery.

A paradigm shift in international security as a consequence of the Russia-Ukraine war

This article presents the main features of the historical genesis of the international security paradigm shift from its institutionalisation to the present day. It is shown that such genesis is sinusoidal in nature and related to the well-known 'Kondratiev waves', except that, unlike the latter, it is not economic in nature, but security in nature. In a historical and geopolitical context, five successive shifts in the international security paradigm (Pre-Systemic, Westphalian, Vienna, Versailles, Yalta-Potsdam, Unipolar) are distinguished as a normatively recognised system of international relations of war and peace, based on all countries' adherence to universally recognised principles and norms of international law, as enshrined in relevant international treaties. The main factors of the end of the era of the unipolar world and the growing role of 'fragile' states in the international security environment as potential objects of international military interventions and spaces for the deployment of local conflicts and wars were characterised. It was concluded that the war in Ukraine is a key trigger for a new paradigm shift in international security and the emergence of a new system of international relations, and that the outcome of the Russian-Ukrainian war will determine the 'starting positions' and strong arguments in the hands of the United States of America and its allies against China and its allies during the inevitable new global security conference on the creation of a new world order.

Handling imbalanced data in intrusion detection using time weighted Adaboost support vector machine classifier and crossover boosted Dwarf Mongoose Optimization algorithm

Cybersecurity threats pose a serious challenge in the present day and age, and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) have emerged as an effective solution to counter these threats. In this paper, a novel IDS is proposed that captures data from the NSL-KDD dataset and are preprocessed. The Kernel Principal Component Analysis (KPCA) model extracts features presented in the data, and the Crossover Boosted Dwarf Mongoose Optimization (CDMO) algorithm selects the relevant features for classification. The CDMO algorithm offers the advantages of improving exploitation, providing optimal solutions, and balancing global exploitation and local search capabilities. The selected features are classified into five classes using the Time Weighted Adaboost Support Vector Machine (TWASVM) classifier. The TWASVM classifier effectively handles imbalanced data and delivers high-performance results. Experiments conducted on MATLAB R2019a and the proposed model achieved an higher accuracy of 98.6 % and less time complexity of 13 seconds. Comparative analysis demonstrated that the proposed IDS outperforms other state-of-the-art methods. The advantages of CDMO algorithm include improved exploitation, optimal solutions, and a balanced crossover strategy for global exploitation and local search capabilities. The advantages of the TWASVM classifier include the ability to handle imbalanced data and deliver high-performance results. Overall, the proposed IDS offer a novel solution to the challenges of intrusion detection in a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Latvian Research Libraries from the 1980s to the Present

Abstract This article explores the evolution of Latvia’s leading research libraries from the final decade of Soviet occupation to the present day. After the Soviet time, libraries have undergone great changes and have become modern, multifunctional cultural, educational, and research centres responding to the needs and expectations of society. The article focuses on the National Library of Latvia, centre of the Latvian library system since its foundation in 1919. The State Unified Library Information System has modernised the entire network of publicly accessible libraries. Twelve major libraries have been involved in developing the electronic catalogue. Work on the Latvian National Digital Library has been ongoing since 2006. The Latvian Government’s decision in 2002 to build a new National Library (opened in 2014) has also spurred on the renovation or construction of many other libraries in Latvia.

Prolegomena to a genealogy of “society”

The article reconstructs the evolution of the semantics of one of the social sciences’ most important concepts, that of society. It follows two main systematizations, those of the societas and the societas civilis, respectively, through a millennia-long history rooted in Graeco-Roman civilization. This history exhibits remarkable continuity across time. Its modern adaptations survive to the present day. But the social sciences appear to know only the latter which, in the form of the nation-state, they adopted as their default model under the intellectual leadership of Parsons. Recent developments in the social world have rendered that model obsolete. This leaves the social sciences in dire straits, as they have failed, with one exception, to develop a persuasive alternative. The exception is Niklas Luhmann's systems theory of world society, a theory barely known outside small niche circles. The article ends on a brief speculative note about what might account for the odd tenacity of a theoretically untenable concept.

Non-destructive Analytical Study of Raman Spectra Variations and Mechanisms of Calcite and Aragonite in Modern and Fossilized Oysters.

Oyster fossils are some of the most common bivalve mollusk fossils found all over the world, they are different from other fossils because the oyster is still alive in the present day, and the body structure of modern oyster is almost the same as that of ancient one. Therefore, we designed a control experiment comparing the Raman spectra of minerals from both modern oysters and fossil oysters to explore the mechanism of oyster's fossilization process, which is considered to be helpful for investigating biological evolution or paleoenvironment. The oyster fossil sample was found in Nagi-Cho, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. We focused on the variations of band position and full width half-maximum of ν1 Raman band (symmetric stretching mode) of calcite (CaCO3) from modern and fossil oysters and the mineral conversion between calcite and aragonite (CaCO3) around the adductor muscle inside the oyster. Compared to modern oysters, the ν1 band at around 1086 cm-1 of calcite from oyster fossils shifted to a high wavenumber region, and the possible reason for this phenomenon is considered an elemental substitution between Ca2+ and Mg2+. As for aragonite around adductor muscle in fossil oysters, it has been found by Raman spectra that most of the aragonite has been converted into calcite because calcite has a relatively more stable structure.

UNPACKING THE PLACE OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND HERITAGE IN PANDEMIC STUDIES

Archaeology offers a 3.5 million-year-long scientific record of human and earlier hominine problem-solving and thus has the potential to research very deep into the past human solutions to pandemics and epidemics. Heritage on the other hand acts as a positive enabler for the complex, multi-vector challenges of today’s world, such as cultural and environmental sustainability, economic inequalities, conflict resolution, social cohesion and the future of cities among others. In this way, the remote past has the capacity to educate the present world on how to cope with pandemic diseases and similar challenges in the contemporary era. Therefore, this essay seeks to open a discourse on the ways in which archaeology and heritage can contribute to the prevention and control of the present COVID-19 pandemic and similar others in the present and future. Therefore, the government and other agencies funding research pertaining to the discovery of the ways through which pandemics can be treated, controlled and prevented, need also to explore the option of archaeology and heritage studies, so as to trace the root causes of pandemic diseases. This will lead to the discovery of traditional means of treating, controlling and preventing pandemic outbreaks. This underscores the argument that almost everything that exists in the present day has some historical antecedence.

The black sun that lights the underworld. On I. Ermakova’s The Copper Mirror [Mednoe zerkalo

The article offers a detailed review of The Copper Mirror [Mednoe zerkalo], a collection of selected works from several decades by the contemporary poet I. Ermakova. Following the book’s structure that draws on the titles of Ermakova’s earlier collections (The Provinces [Provintsiya], The Vineyard [Vinogradnik], and A Lullaby for Odysseus [Kolybelnaya dlya Odisseya]), the critic traces a plot that guides the reader on a journey from the post-Soviet Russian provinces of the 1990s into the present day. Although the most up-to-date poems in the book date from 2020 (including the opening verse ‘I started a bonfire, fed the flame…’ [‘Ya razvyol kostyor, nakormil plamya…’], which seems to hold the key to the book’s meaning and objective), the meticulous selection of poems and their arrangement reveal a book that is undeniably modern in its response to the latest topics and challenges. In addition to the commentary on the book’s inner theme and Ermakova’s ‘manifesto’ poems, the review considers the critical reception of her works and cites the best articles about the poet, including the preface to The Copper Mirror by the critics and philologists A. Skvortsov and A. Salomatin.

User Experience Analysis on the DANA Application Using the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) Method

Technology has become an integral part of man's daily life by the growth and development of technology down to the present day brought many changes to mankind's survival. One of the changes to human life is the presence of a digital wallet application that can make transaction payment systems such as the application of funds easier. The study uses the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) method. The study aims to identify the level of user experience of applications of fund on Prabumulih university students who use apps based on variables attractiveness, variables efficiency, variables dependability, variables stimulation and novelty variables. The results of this study could be said to be positive, but in some variables it can be enhanced again.

The Dynamics of Islam in Kazakhstan from an Educational Perspective

This article provides a thorough examination of the past evolution and present conditions of Islamic education in Kazakhstan. It commences with an examination of the influence of the Hanafi school within Sunni Islam and traces the evolution of the Islamic educational system throughout various historical periods until the present day. Particular focus is given to blending Islamic teachings with contemporary educational structures. The researchers heuristically analyzed the current state of the field, identified the main problems, and suggested prospects for Islamic education for further development. In this study, the PRISMA methodology is adopted to systematize the literature, enabling a detailed examination of the characteristics and nuances of Islamic education within the historical and cultural traditions of Kazakhstan. The current study utilizes the historical method, which uses primary and secondary data sources. This method prioritizes historical analysis as a means to assess past occurrences. This paper examines the axiological importance of madrasas and Islamic universities, as well as the pedagogical approaches employed in these educational establishments. We have presented infographics that contribute to a detailed understanding of the field. From the heuristic analyses, we formulated practical recommendations for the government designed to enhance the quality and effectiveness of Islamic education. This paper highlights the importance of Islamic education as an important component of the cultural and scientific space of Kazakhstan, offering strategies for its sustainable development in the context of globalization and the transformation of educational systems. The results of this work are of significant interest to academics, madrasas, colleges, and higher education institutions specializing in Islamic education.

HISTÓRIA DA EDUCAÇÃO E A ORGANIZAÇÃO ESCOLAR: ESTUDO BIBLIOGRÁFICO

Studying the History of Education is essential to understand the transformations that have occurred over time in the Brazilian educational process, as well as to recognize individuals as constituent agents of this history. The present study aimed, through bibliographical research, to revisit historical issues of education in Brazil, from the colonial period to the present day. The methodology adopted was a systematic review of the literature, based on the analysis of articles available on Google Scholar and the Capes database, with the purpose of examining the development of the history of education, school organization and the role of the teacher in contemporary times. . Several works on the topic were identified, of which nine were selected to compose the analyzed sample. It was found that, over time, Brazilian education has undergone numerous changes since the colonial period, and that teachers have constantly sought to update themselves to improve the teaching and learning process. It is concluded that, by understanding the educational processes, the school and the ways of maintaining education in line with its history, it is possible to identify the points necessary for a more conscious and appropriate methodological action, favoring more participatory decisions in the educational context.

Social entrepreneurship: an innovative tool for solving social problems in Ukraine

It is indicated that in the modern world, where social and environmental problems are becoming increasingly acute, social entrepreneurship appears as an innovative and effective tool for solving them. This phenomenon is at the intersection of business and charity, combining an entrepreneurial approach with a social mission. This article explores the phenomenon of social entrepreneurship as an innovative tool for addressing social and environmental challenges in the modern world. It examines the relevance of developing social entrepreneurship in the context of the UN’s global sustainable development goals and in conditions of limited state resources to meet growing social needs. The author analyzes the historical roots of social entrepreneurship, tracing its evolution from the 17th century to the present day. Special attention is given to the «Triple Bottom Line» concept (profit, people, planet), which underlies social entrepreneurship, and the ideas of Nobel laureate M. Yunus regarding «social business». The article discusses the key characteristics of social entrepreneurship that distinguish it from traditional business, and the principles of social enterprise operation. The author identifies three main models of social entrepreneurship: inclusive, social reinvestment, and innovative social model. Particular attention is paid to the legal aspect of social entrepreneurship in Ukraine, specifically the absence of a special organizational and legal form for such activities and the opportunities provided by current legislation. The author emphasizes the role of social entrepreneurship in the development of the economy and civil society, particularly in job creation, overcoming social isolation, and promoting civic participation. The categories of population for whom social entrepreneurship is especially relevant are considered. The conclusions highlight the potential of social entrepreneurship as a tool for achieving sustainable development and building a more inclusive society, as well as the need for further research in this field, especially in the context of post-COVID reality and the state of war in Ukraine.

Serving the Slavic and East European and Eurasian Collections of the New York Public Library: A First Biographical Listing of Staff, Volunteers, and Advisors

ABSTRACT This article represents the first-ever attempt to create a biographical dictionary of the New York Public Library’s employees and volunteers who contributed their time and expertise to the development, cataloging, description, and service of the Library’s Slavic and East European collections, from their origins at the Astor and Lenox Libraries to the present day.

Historical and legal aspects of corporate governance in LLCs according to the legislation of Poland and Ukraine

The article provides a detailed examination of the evolution of corporate governance in Ukraine and Poland, focusing on the development of legislation in both countries. The author analyzes the historical development of corporate structures, tracing their evolution from antiquity and the Middle Ages to the present day, highlighting key stages and changes in legal norms regulating corporate governance in Poland and Ukraine. The article begins with a review of early forms of corporate structures in ancient civilizations and tracks their development through significant historical periods in Europe. The stages of corporate governance development in Poland and Ukraine during the 19th and 20th centuries are separately examined. In Ukraine, the formation of corporate governance was constrained by the legal norms of the Russian Empire, and only with the transition to a market economy in the 1990s a significant development of corporate forms was noticed, particularly it concerned limited liability companies (LLCs). In contrast, Poland’s development of corporate law was marked by intense changes, especially after the fall of the communist regime and accession to the European Union, which facilitated the eligibility of Polish corporate law according to European standards. The author provides a detailed analysis of the key stages of legal changes in both countries, including the codification of corporate law, adaptation to European norms, and the challenges encountered at each stage. The article also explores the impact of economic and political changes on the development of corporate governance in both countries, emphasizing that although the initial stages of corporate governance development in Ukraine and Poland were somehow similar due to geographical and historical closeness, their further development differed significantly. Poland went through stages of intensive reforming and EU integration, which substantially influenced the modernization of its corporate law. Meanwhile, significant changes in corporate governance in Ukraine began only in the 1990s and continue to modern days, facing certain challenges and obstacles on the way to full integration into European legal standards. The article reveals both common and different features of the evolution of corporate law in these countries. The findings provide a deeper understanding of the impact of historical and political factors on the formation of modern corporate practices and norms in both countries. The author concludes that despite the fact that both countries started moving into corporate governance from similar foundations, their subsequent development was significantly different because of the influence of both internal and external reasons. Poland has managed to successfully adapt its legislation according to European standards, while Ukraine is still in the process of transformation. This highlights the necessity for continued reforms in Ukraine, particularly for integration into the European legal space, which is critical for ensuring the stability and transparency of corporate governance in the country.