Russia Research Articles

Перспективы применения промышленных экзоскелетов на железнодорожном транспорте в качестве средств индивидуальной защиты

Purpose: to identify the most effective models of industrial exoskeletons, determine the possibility of using industrial exoskeletons for work carried out on railway transport, identify their main disadvantages and propose options for improving their design. Methods: search and comparative analysis of information on new industrial exoskeletons used in various areas of life to determine the possibility and feasibility of their wider implementation in railway transport. Results: a review and assessment of industrial exoskeletons currently manufactured in the Russian Federation was carried out. Practical significance: It has been revealed that in most cases, harmful working conditions for workplaces at railway transport enterprises are caused by the factor of labor severity. The influence of this factor can be reduced by using modern personal protective equipment (PPE) for the musculoskeletal system of workers. It has been established that industrial exoskeletons are promising PPE for reducing physical activity. Recommendations on their choice for a number of railway transport professions are given

Сравнение годовых грузооборотов железнодорожного и автомобильного транспортов РФ: моделирование, верификация, точечный и интервальный прогноз

Purpose: a study was conducted comparing the freight turnover of rail and road transport in the Russian Federation over the last twenty years and a forecast assessment was made. The comparative assessment was carried out due to the excess of freight turnover by rail over road transport. The study includes the following main stages: modeling based on the observed annual values of cargo turnover; model verification by comparing model and experimental values in years not involved in the construction of the model; model point and interval forecasting; analysis of the forecast trend of changes. The mathematical model of the excess of freight turnover by rail over road transport from the year of cargo delivery is based on a sample of statistical data from Rosstat from 2004 to 2021. The model was verified based on the results of cargo turnover in 2022 and 2023. Methods: to build a mathematical model, test it and carry out forecasting, a number of theoretical provisions of econometrics were used, including dynamic series, regression analysis, the least squares method, point and interval forecasting. The applied calculation apparatus was used using the Excel PPP. Results: the quality of the constructed model was evaluated by the following indicators: approximation errors, correlation and determination coefficients, and the Fisher criterion. A comparison of the observed and model values of excess cargo turnover showed that in the period from 2004 to 2021, according to the above indicators, they have minor deviations. The verification performed confirmed the satisfactory simulation. Practical significance: the conducted research has shown that it is possible to predict the results of transport operations according to the described algorithm and it is justified to make management decisions at the beginning of their implementation. Recommendations: to continue improving the modeling and forecasting apparatus, taking into account the assessment of risk indicators.

The State of Immunity of the Population of the Russian Federation to Rubella during the Elimination of Infection

Relevance. Serological monitoring of the state of the population's immunity to the rubella virus is one of the key elements of epidemiological surveillance of the infection, which makes it possible to assess the effectiveness of vaccine prevention, including the level of protection of the population from this infection. This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the results of this event in Russia for the period from 2015 to 2022 in individuals vaccinated against this infection, based on data from reports from regional centers and existing statistical models. The aim. To carry out a comprehensive analysis of data on serological monitoring of immunity among indicator groups of the population to rubella virus in the Russian Federation for the period from 2015 to 2022, taking into account the incidence and peculiarities of immunization tactics. Materials and Methods. Serological monitoring was carried out using standardized test systems and techniques, which ensured comparability of data throughout the entire study period (2015-2022). The contingent for the examination was selected with documentary confirmation of the fact of vaccination in the age groups 3–4 years, 9–10, 15–17, 25–29, 30–35 years. Only persons aged 40 years and older were examined without taking into account the vaccination history Results and Discussion. The conducted study confirmed a sufficient, stable level of immunity to the rubella virus in most age groups and regions of the country, which indicates the effectiveness of vaccination and the preservation (stabilization) of the infection elimination process. The slight increase in the average proportion of seronegatives among adults 30–35 and 40 years and older, revealed in the analysis, compared with other groups, requires further observation and clarification of the causes. Conclusions. The study confirmed the high level of immunity to rubella virus among the population of the Russian Federation, which indicates the effectiveness of the current program of vaccination against rubella infection and the infection elimination program. However, groups of the population have been identified, among which there is a slight decrease in the level of immunity, which requires additional attention from health authorities to maintain a stable rubella elimination status in the country. The results of the study will be used as additions to national and regional strategies aimed at maintaining the rubella elimination status.

The role and legal significance of fixed-term labor contracts in the socio-economic conditions of modern Russia

An employment contract is not just a formal agreement on paper between an employer and an employee, but a document that establishes the specifics of employment. In Russian law, there are a number of well-known types of employment contracts (contracts), which differ in their nature and duration. The authors characterize the features and duration of employment contracts of certain types. The paper presents a comprehensive synthesis of the concept and polymorphism of labor contracts in the Russian Federation on the basis of current labor legislation and the practice of law enforcement.

On the Pentanomial Power Mapping Classification of 8-bit to 8-bit S-Boxes

Substitution boxes, or S-boxes, are one of the most important mathematical primitives in modern symmetric cryptographic algorithms. Given their importance, in the past decades, they have been thoroughly analyzed and evaluated by the academic world. Thus, a lot of desirable characteristics a given S-box should possess have been found. This includes, as much as possible, higher nonlinearity and algebraic degrees as well as, as much as possible, lower values of differential uniformity, autocorrelation and sum of squares indicator values. In this work, we use power mappings over GF(28) to generate, enumerate and evaluate all bijective S-boxes yielded by pentanomials of the form f(x)=xa+xb+xc+xd+xe given 0<a<b<c<d<e<256. We find a total of 152,320 different bijective S-boxes, which are further classified into 41,458 different groups in terms of the aforementioned characteristics as well as the number of their fixed points. Having this data, an S-box designer can easily generate a bijective substitution S-box with parameters of their choice. By using pentanomials, we show how we can easily construct S-boxes with cryptographic properties similar to those found in some popular S-boxes like the Kuznyechik S-box proposed by the Russian Federation’s standardization agency as well as the Skipjack S-box proposed by the National Security Agency of the USA.

Agreement on customs value determination as an instrument of customs regulation

The article considers the tools of customs and tax regulation in the Russian Federation, in particular in the sphere of pricing for taxation purposes and control over the customs value of goods imported into the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union. Given the complexity of the process of reviewing draft pricing agreements, as well as the frequency of movement of different goods across the customs border by one supplier or the identity of the transported goods of several suppliers, it is assumed that one of the tools of customs regulation is a customs value agreement. Such agreements can simplify the procedure of moving goods across the customs border of bona fide participants of foreign economic relations. The topic under study requires further development and analysis of the current national legislation in order to form theoretical and legal approaches to such an instrument of customs regulation, including in the aspect of establishing, regulating and determining the procedure for exercising the powers of customs authorities when concluding agreements with participants in foreign economic activity. According to the author’s position, the development of draft agreements selected for the study and their basic conditions can condition the emergence of other tools of customs regulation, ensuring the penetration of some concepts and tools of private law in public-law relations.

Comparing Weights According to Weighing Cycles with Nonlinear Drift of the Comparator

Cycle weighing is used by metrologists around the world to eliminate drift in comparator readings when comparing the mass of reference weights. Various types of cycles and their descriptions are given in the International Recommendation on legal metrology OIML R111-1-2004 adopted in the Russian Federation as a national standard. They consider cycles under the assumption of linear drift of comparator readings. The article discusses weighing cycles that eliminate nonlinear drift of the comparator. Drift models are proposed in the form of exponential and multinomial laws, which are characterized by a fast dependence of readings at the beginning of the cycle and a slower one at the end of the cycle. The derivation of formulas for the difference between the mass of the verified and the original standard according to four comparator readings at equal time intervals is given. The formulas consist of two components: the first coincides with the formula for linear drift, and the second plays the role of a correction for the drift deviation from linearity. The formulas are also correct for linear drift, since in this case the second components become zero. Estimates of the differences in the mass of the compared weights, taking into account the nonlinearity of the comparator drift, make it possible to estimate the measurement uncertainty for linear and nonlinear drift and become relevant with a constant increase in weighing accuracy, especially when comparing high-precision mass standards.

The role of creative industries in the regional economy

Aim. To analyze the role of creative industries in regional economic development with a focus on St. Petersburg. Objectives. To study theoretical approaches to the study of creative industries; to examine the existing concepts of creative industries; to analyze various methods of assessing creative industries and their impact on the regions; to evaluate the contribution of creative industries to the economy of St. Petersburg, to study their dynamics and impact on the socio-economic development of the city.Methods. The authors used general scientific research methods such as deduction, analysis, synthesis and logical analysis. Classical research methods were applied to collect and process data on creative industries.Results. The study determined the role of creative industries in the socio-economic development of regions. The understanding of further prospects of creative industries was formed. The fac[1]tors influencing the economic growth of the region were analyzed. The degree of development of creative industries in St. Petersburg is assessed and their contribution to the structure of gross regional product (GRP) of the region due to the available technical, logistical, digital, cultural and leisure infrastructure is presented. It is concluded that it is the synergetic development of creative industries and related services sector (wholesale and retail trade, catering, tourism, logistics) that can lead to an increase in the quality of life of the population in a particular region, which is the stated goal of socio-economic development of the Russian Federation (RF). Conclusions. Creative industries play a significant role in the regional economy, which is due to their ability to generate creative product and stimulate economic activity. The results of the study showed that the key indicators for assessing the contribution of creative industries are the volume of creative product in the regional GRP, the share of employment in creative sectors and the proportion of creative organizations from the total number of enterprises in the region. The research contributes to the understanding of the mechanisms of creative industries’ influence on the socio-economic condition of a large Russian city, and provides a basis for the development of strategies to support and develop them

The problem of the legal status of persons replacing public offices of the subjects of the Russian Federation

The article describes a comprehensive study of the problem of the legal status of persons replacing public offices of the subjects of the Russian Federation. The gaps in the legal regulation of the status of persons replacing public office holders at the regional level are identified. Attention is drawn to the lack of unified federal requirements both when appointing persons and when they carry out their activities. The necessity of development of a unified legal mechanism at the federal level is established.

О грузоперевозках на существующем главном ходу Октябрьской железной дороги после ввода в эксплуатацию ВСМ Москва — Санкт-Петербург

Objective: to study the change of passenger and freight traffic on the Oktyabrskaya Railway “main route — the way around” and to show the need to continue research, taking into account the construction in 2028 high-speed railway Moscow — St. Petersburg (HSR). Methods: analysis of published research results, study of the main regulatory documents, reports and other sources taking into account the reflection of the key tasks of the development of railway transport, including the HSR network, according to the Transport Strategy of the Russian Federation until 2030 with a forecast until 2035. Results: it was found that after switching cargo traffic from the main route to the way around in Russia, tariffs and the delivery time of goods by rail have increased. With the growth of the total volume of container traffic towards the ports of the North-West, the goods are transported by road. There is a strong competition between Sapsan trains and air transport in the fight for passengers on the Moscow — St. Petersburg route. The upgraded railway track for the Sapsan speed service is operating at the capacity limit. This confirms the relevance of the construction of HSR in this route and makes it important of research of passenger and freight traffic on the Oktyabrskaya Railway “main route — the way around”. Practical importance: the use of research results will increase the competitiveness of railways in comparison with auto and airtransport in the Oktyabrskaya Railway “main route — the way around”.

Evolution of Ural cities at the turn of the 20th–21st centuries

The growth of cities and the transformation of their urban structure reflect the impact of numerous factors: economic, political, social, ideological and others. The Ural region with its concentration of larger cities is among the most urbanised in Russia. The paper explores the urbanistic processes in the Ural region at the turn of the 20th–21st centuries in the context general economic, political and moral factors. The methodological basis of the research rests on the theories of urbanisation and urban development, and the evolutionary approach. The study uses analytical, statistical, and comparative methods. The data for 1989–2022 reflecting the dynamics of urbanistic processes is taken from the Federal State Statistics Service of the Russian Federation. The boundaries of the Ural agglomerations are sourced from the official territorial and strategic planning documents. The findings indicate several trends in the transformation of the Ural settlement system and its urbanistic structure, in particular, a qualitative change of the cities’ industrial structure, a decrease in the employment in industry and a fall in the urban population, intensification of agglomerations processes and population tending to concentrate in larger cities. The indicated processes of deurbanisation and deindustrialisation of the Ural region result in the augmented share of larger cities, greater imbalance between size groups of cities. The paper is the first to describe the Ural Urban Square that encompasses four larger urban agglomerations – Ekaterinburg, Chelyabinsk, Ufa, and Perm. The paper underscores that the Ural Urban Square becomes a place of concentration of investment, human, economic, and social resources, the core of the development of the Ural macroregion and its neighboring territories.

An Analysis of the Undergraduate Program of the Police School of the University of Internal Affairs

Theoretical knowledge, skills, and practical experience of the cadets, students, and graduates are essential for the implementation of the basic functions of the police organization to effectively combat crime, maintain public order, and ensure public safety. However, all of these depend on the concept of educational programs, training theories, and development trends. Therefore, we have written this article to analyze the undergraduate programs and their implementation, and to propose some improvements. The research focuses on the analysis of the undergraduate curriculum methodology at the Police School of the Internal Affairs University of Mongolia from 2000 to 2019. It involves comparing the current four specialized programs with those of the national police universities of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Korea. After conducting the analysis, we identified both problems and opportunities. We surveyed 250 graduates of the programs to compare the quality and accessibility of education at that time to the current situation which helped us identify the issues. According to the survey, 75 percent of the respondents believe that the Police Work-Law undergraduate program needs to be improved and updated while the remaining 20 percent did not feel that it needed improvement, and 5 percent were unsure. Comparative analysis of the programs finds that there has been an increase in program content and credit hours, some courses overlap, the internship period is short, and the quality and results are weak. Upon comparing similar programs in other countries, it has been identified that implementing curricula in areas such as artificial intelligence, coding, and programming can help international law schools effectively meet the challenges of 21st-century legal practice.

An Analysis of the Undergraduate Program of the Police School of the University of Internal Affairs

Theoretical knowledge, skills, and practical experience of the cadets, students, and graduates are essential for the implementation of the basic functions of the police organization to effectively combat crime, maintain public order, and ensure public safety. However, all of these depend on the concept of educational programs, training theories, and development trends. Therefore, we have written this article to analyze the undergraduate programs and their implementation, and to propose some improvements. The research focuses on the analysis of the undergraduate curriculum methodology at the Police School of the Internal Affairs University of Mongolia from 2000 to 2019. It involves comparing the current four specialized programs with those of the national police universities of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Korea. After conducting the analysis, we identified both problems and opportunities. We surveyed 250 graduates of the programs to compare the quality and accessibility of education at that time to the current situation which helped us identify the issues. According to the survey, 75 percent of the respondents believe that the Police Work-Law undergraduate program needs to be improved and updated while the remaining 20 percent did not feel that it needed improvement, and 5 percent were unsure. Comparative analysis of the programs finds that there has been an increase in program content and credit hours, some courses overlap, the internship period is short, and the quality and results are weak. Upon comparing similar programs in other countries, it has been identified that implementing curricula in areas such as artificial intelligence, coding, and programming can help international law schools effectively meet the challenges of 21st-century legal practice.

Features of termination of criminal cases under Art. 264 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation in connection with reconciliation of the parties

In the article the author reveals the questions about the specifics of termination of criminal cases under Art. 264 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (CC RF). A detailed analysis of the conditions and procedural order of reconciliation of the parties is carried out, as well as the legal consequences of this process are studied. In addition, problematic aspects, contradictions arising in connection with the reconciliation of the parties in the context of Art. 264 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation are identified and discussed. The author also offers ways of their possible solution.

The effect of transport parameters on regional economic development: The case of the Ural Federal District

The transport has a special role to play in the regional socioeconomic development, which changes depending on the prevailing trends for population mobility, introduction of advanced technologies, extension of economic connections, and growth in regional production. The study explores the problem of the interface between transport and regional economy on the example of the Ural Federal District. Methodologically, it relies on the theories of spatial development and regional economics. The main method of research is correlation and regression analysis. The evidence is the socioeconomic data on transport as well as values of gross regional product of the Ural Federal District for 2010–2020 sourced from the Federal State Statistics Service of the Russian Federation. The paper develops a model for forecasting GRP. The analysis indicates the presence of the relationship between the socioeconomic metrics of the transport sector and gross regional product of the Ural Federal District. In particular, there is the correlation between the indicators “density of public roads with hard surface”, “deaths in road accidents per 100,000 population” and gross regional product of the Ural Federal District. The paper concludes about the need to develop a composite indicator for assessing the transport sector that will reflect the ongoing digital modernisation and introduction of innovations.

The level of medical care accessibility in Russia: Regional differentiation

The need to consider economic risks and respond to demographic challenges pushes the issues of creating and maintaining the quality of regions’ human potential, as well as saving population health to the research agenda. The aim of the study is to investigate the resourcing of regional health care systems in Russia in order to determine the level of medical care accessibility. Methodologically, the paper relies on the concepts of systems and regional economics, labour economics. The study applies time series and comparative analyses, as well as index, score-rating methods, composite coefficients calculation. The data is the socioeconomic and health care statistics by federal districts for 2005–2022 taken from the Federal State Statistics Service of the Russian Federation. The paper finds that regions differ in terms of the level of the medical care accessibility. Reportedly, the Ural Federal District ranked high for the efficiency of regional health care systems in 2021, which, according to the analysis, is due to the developed systems of preventive and emergency care. Conversely, the Siberian and Far Eastern Federal Districts were at the bottom of the ranking because of the deficit of physicians in emergency departments and scarce health care financing. The findings may underlie the development of measures on the improvement of health care resourcing, management, and efficiency both at national and regional levels.

ВЛИЯНИЕ ПОЛИТИКО-ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОЙ ТУРБУЛЕНТНОСТИ НА РАЗВИТИЕ РЕГИОНАЛЬНЫХ РЫНКОВ МЕДИЦИНСКИХ УСЛУГ

The article is devoted to the study of the peculiarities of the development of the medical services market in the Russian Federation in conditions of increased environmental factors, which requires not only individualization of approaches to each of the participants, but also clarification of theoretical provisions that generate variability in the process of further ensuring the effective functioning of the medical services market. The regional aspect in the process of functioning of the medical services market in the Russian Federation becomes an additional factor of accounting. The purpose of this article is to study the established practice of providing medical services to the population of the country, depending on both external influences, government regulation measures, and the development of related industries. As part of the study, the essential provisions of the functioning of the medical services market in Russia were studied, the main participants in the medical services market were identified, and solutions were proposed to optimize the process of providing medical services in new economic conditions for Russia. The study shows that new challenges bring not only threats, but also opportunities. However, in order to effectively use such opportunities, it is necessary to increase the systemic understanding of the role of the state in the formation and development of the medical services market at the regional level.

ВЛИЯНИЕ ПОЛИТИКО-ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОЙ ТУРБУЛЕНТНОСТИ НА РАЗВИТИЕ РЕГИОНАЛЬНЫХ РЫНКОВ МЕДИЦИНСКИХ УСЛУГ

The article is devoted to the study of the peculiarities of the development of the medical services market in the Russian Federation in conditions of increased environmental factors, which requires not only individualization of approaches to each of the participants, but also clarification of theoretical provisions that generate variability in the process of further ensuring the effective functioning of the medical services market. The regional aspect in the process of functioning of the medical services market in the Russian Federation becomes an additional factor of accounting. The purpose of this article is to study the established practice of providing medical services to the population of the country, depending on both external influences, government regulation measures, and the development of related industries. As part of the study, the essential provisions of the functioning of the medical services market in Russia were studied, the main participants in the medical services market were identified, and solutions were proposed to optimize the process of providing medical services in new economic conditions for Russia. The study shows that new challenges bring not only threats, but also opportunities. However, in order to effectively use such opportunities, it is necessary to increase the systemic understanding of the role of the state in the formation and development of the medical services market at the regional level.

On the issue of radon regulation in the Russian Federation. Discussion on the materials of the publication “Radon regulation crisis in Russia: scale of the problem and proposals for remediation”

The paper presents comments, remarks and opinions on the material presented in the publication “Radon regulation crisis in Russia: scale of the problem and proposals for remediation” by Tsapalov A., Miklyaev P., Petrova T., Kuvshinnikov S., published in the Russian peer-reviewed journal “ANRI” (“Radiation measurement equipment and news”), 2024, No. 1.

СТРАТЕГИЧЕСКОЕ УПРАВЛЕНИЕ УСТОЙЧИВЫМ РАЗВИТИЕМ ОТРАСЛИ ЖИВОТНОВОДСТВА НА РЕГИОНАЛЬНОМ УРОВНЕ

The livestock industry is a fundamental part of agriculture. The relevance of developing a sustainable livestock development system is due to a number of global and local factors that have a significant impact on modern agricultural systems. The article examines the current state of the livestock industry in the Russian Federation, as well as in the Nizhny Novgorod region. Ensuring the sustainable development of animal husbandry is an important aspect in the formation and assessment of the country's food security. Criteria for the sustainable development of the industry can serve not only economic indicators, including profitability, gross profit, etc., as well as indicators of social sustainability, which include the quality of life of the population, the development of human resources, etc., but also directly indicators characterizing the production of livestock products, the preservation of animal health, etc. In this regard, measures to ensure sustainable development are of particular relevance. In order to determine the main directions of development, we have compiled a strategic map. The strategic map serves as a tool for visualizing, planning and implementing a development strategy, taking into account many factors and stakeholders. The development of a strategic map for the sustainable development of livestock is a key element for achieving a balance between economic efficiency, social justice and environmental sustainability. A methodological tool for drawing up a strategic map has been developed, providing a systematic approach to the issue under consideration with the allocation of the following "pools": human resources, innovation, financing, as well as active marketing.