ABSTRACT Information technology facilitates participation in various scientific tasks in the online communities of citizen science (CS) projects. Previous research suggests that the production of scientific knowledge is more robust when participants are engaged not only in the scientific activities of data collection, but also in data analysis. However, only few participants engage in data analysis. Although their motivation and attitudes might influence participants’ engagement, little is known about how motivation and attitudes are related to engagement in different scientific activities. Using latent profiles of engagement and multinomial logistic regression analysis of motivation and attitudes, we show that the influence of motivation and attitudes differs between the activities of data collection and data analysis. Intrinsic motivation and positive attitudes promoted active engagement in data collection, but had opposite effects in data analysis. These findings suggest that citizens’ engagement levels and the driving factors vary between different scientific activities. Implications highlight the need for different support strategies to enhance citizen participation in full scientific processes, and point to potential structural adjustments in CS project designs. This research underscores the importance of tailored motivational and support mechanisms to enhance citizen engagement in data analysis for better learning and a more robust knowledge production.

By retelling the story of porcelain, a material recently seized for its racialized and gendered cultural valences, this essay proposes a critical reorientation of Asian Americanist new materialisms around the concept of technique. Disturbing the racial and gendered ontological claims made on porcelain’s behalf through recourse to the history of its technical unfolding, this essay makes the case for studies in Asian Americanist new materialisms to pivot from the ontological realism of race to the technical evolution of race’s materiality, which reveals race, like porcelain, to “be” nothing except the retroactive form of historical scientific activities that render concepts contingent and unenclosed. Drawing on the ceaseless history of porcelain’s reinvention across early and industrial modernity, this essay remakes the telos of Asian Americanist critique: Activating the sociogenetic value of technical invention, it rereads Asian Americanist new materialisms as a theory of mediation attendant to the joint construction and deconstruction of race at the limit of the human’s constitutive negativity.

The article is devoted to the history of kindergarten teacher training at Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University. The purpose of the article is to systematize and publicize the activities kindergarten teachers training in a forty-year retrospective. Special attention is paid to the personalities of the teachers who is the very of the professional training of kindergarten teachers. The main activities of the department, which trained and graduated specialists for kindergartens, are analyzed in relation to the changing government policy in the field of education. The methodology of the presented article is based on the collection of historical facts and memories, a brief overview of archival documents and an analysis of modern strategy in the field of teacher education. The prospects for the development of scientific research and educational activities of the Department of Theory and Methodology of Preschool Education are outlined. Finally, the conclusion is made about the role of the department in the regional education system.

The article presents a comprehensive analysis of the development of domestic scientific research directions in the field of design and modernization of equipment for grinding and separation of particulate materials over the period 1989–2025. Based on a foresight analysis of doctoral dissertations in the field of mechanical equipment, systems, and technologies, research topics have been clustered, and the dynamics of scientific activity, its geographical distribution, and interdisciplinary connections have been assessed. Key trends have been identified: the predominance of studies focused on centrifugal separators and classifiers (accounting for approximately 40% of all works), a growing interest in mathematical modeling of aerodynamic processes (reaching up to 25% by the 2020s), and optimization of grinding plant operations. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of leading scientific schools and their contributions to advancing calculation methods, structural refinement of equipment, and the development of energy-efficient technologies.

A brief overview of the development of oocyte and embryo cryopreservation strategies with a focus on the roles of sugars.

A line with no hook: longline-associated passive eDNA samplers for deep-sea fish monitoring.

The article presents an analysis of the current situation 12 years after the transfer in 2013 of academic institutions first to the Federal Agency for Scientific Organisations (FANO) and then to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, which led to the Russian Academy of Sciences effectively losing its status as a self-governing civil society organization, which affected the authority of the RAS. The focus is on researching current problems in the activities of the RAS's economic institutions and related copyright issues. In the context of seeking answers to questions related to scientific activity and the dissemination of knowledge, the opinion of professional economists is presented, obtained because of an online sociological survey conducted because of the NEA information system. An important feature of the dissemination of knowledge is conditioned by issues of intellectual property and copyright. The emergence of many pseudo-works and objects with a low level of creativity also affects the market for the dissemination of knowledge. In the context of a journal monopoly established for scientometric purposes, the models of relations between scientists and publishers today are distorted compared to fundamental legal approaches that traditionally give authors power over the results of their work, the right to inviolability and the right to remuneration. The use of new technologies in scientific activity carries both advantages and risks. Neural networks greatly simplify some routine operations, thus being an effective tool for intellectual work at certain stages of research. On the other hand, there is a possibility that the results of human reasoning will be replaced by conclusions generated by an algorithm based on the principles of word frequency and not free from flaws. From the point of view of copyright, the issues of ‘input’ and ‘output’ remain unresolved: to what extent is the use of protected works for machine learning legal, and who should own the rights to the generated content.

The object of the study is the automation of accounting and reporting of scientific activities in educational organizations. The problem addressed is the inefficiency and high labor intensity of existing approaches, as well as the limited adaptability of available solutions to institutional needs. With the digitalization of educational organizations, there is a growing demand for effective information systems that automate accounting processes and generate reports on academic and pedagogical activities. Existing solutions, mainly international and local Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, offer extensive functionality but are complex, resource-intensive, and poorly adapted to educational institutions. A modular information system was designed and implemented, managing data on staff, publications, and awards, with a unified data model and automated report generation. The essence of the results lies in the development and validation of the SciTrack (Republic of Kazakhstan) system, which integrates all scientific activity data into a single structured environment and ensures automated processing and reporting. Its modular design and centralized database eliminate data duplication, reduce manual work, and accelerate report preparation. SciTrack is easy to customize, simpler to implement than traditional ERP systems, and automatically calculates summary indicators, such as total publications and awards. Standardized data structures, centralized storage, and automated algorithms implemented in Python with a Tkinter interface explain these results. The system improves reporting efficiency, reduces labor costs, and enhances analytical quality, demonstrating practical value for educational organizations. It can be deployed in universities with basic information technologies infrastructure requiring regular monitoring of research performance

The historiographical treatment of Albania often depicts isolation. However, its computer network history reveals the flows of information, commodities and individuals between Albania and the world. It reflects Albania’s fluctuating international relations with the USSR and China, the United Nations and the role of Soros Foundation in the 1990s. This study focuses on these last two little-known periods. Between 1981 and 1989, Albania’s Institute of Informatics and Applied Mathematics (INIMA) benefitted from the establishment of a “computer network for the development of scientific and technical activities” under the aegis of UNESCO, UNDP and implemented by the French company Bull. Based on direct testimonies from Bull project managers and Albanians trained in France, this study explores the expectations of the Albanian regime, the relationship developed between Albanian and foreign technicians, the effects of the training of Albanians abroad, and the impact of applied informatics in Albania. We also draw on UNESCO reports, newspapers, public speeches and archives available in Albania. While this project consolidated INIMA’s capacities during the 1980s, its survival was at stake in the 1990s. We then look in particular at the role of Soros Foundation, a unique case of an international NGO providing Internet access between 1996 and 2000. We analyse testimonies via the AlbNet mailing list archives. This enables us to see the socio-technical choices made by UNDP, the marginalisation of INIMA and the importance of Soros Foundation.

It is indicated that in the modern realities of digitalization, all spheres of our lives are inevitably gradually changing, and this process has not bypassed scientific and practical activities. It is determined that criminological science, which studies trends and causes of crime, the personality of the offender, and methods of crime prevention, increasingly relies on digital tools for the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. Modern digital technologies open up broad opportunities for both researchers and law enforcement agencies, as well as for offenders. Therefore, the issue of implementing digital technologies in criminological research is highly relevant and represents an objective necessity. It has been proven that the use of artificial intelligence software for data classification, pattern detection, and crime prediction is already a reality. The emergence of modern predictive systems in criminological research is regarded as an important and inseparable component of the comprehensive framework for crime prevention and control. The author supports the opinions of scholars who note that the use of analytical data can increase police effectiveness and optimise resource allocation. Within criminological research, Big Data technologies make it possible to identify regularities that cannot be revealed through traditional analytical approaches. Attention is drawn to the fact that the analysis of criminological studies and practical experience of applying digital technologies in the law enforcement systems of various countries demonstrates that digitalisation is transforming the methodology of criminological analysis itself, expanding the possibilities for data collection, processing, and interpretation. At the same time, the active and deliberate use of digital technologies by offenders creates additional challenges for criminology and law enforcement practice, rendering traditional criminological approaches insufficient. This gives rise to the need to modernise the methodology of criminological research, to develop criminal analysis, and to strengthen interdisciplinary cooperation and international collaboration in combating criminal activity.

The purpose of this study was to examine how the use of learning materials influences pre-primary children’s performance in science in Tharaka Nithi County. Although early science education is widely acknowledged as a foundation for later academic success, questions remain about the sufficiency and proper use of instructional resources in pre-primary classrooms. The research was framed using Brown’s Situated Learning Theory and employed a descriptive survey design. The study population included 240 preschools, 505 teachers, and 5,326 PP2 learners from Meru South, Maara, and Tharaka sub-counties. Stratified sampling was used to select 36 preschools based on geographic location, and purposive sampling was used to select 211 teachers. Data were collected using teacher questionnaires, documentary analysis, and an observation checklist for learners. Instruments were piloted in five preschools outside the study sample. Quantitative data were summarised using frequencies and percentages, and Pearson’s correlation, along with linear regression, was employed to assess the relationship between learning resources and learner achievement. The findings indicated that the use of learning materials had a statistically significant, positive influence on children’s performance in science activities compared with other instructional management practices examined. The study concluded that appropriate selection and effective utilisation of learning materials substantially enhance science learning outcomes in pre-primary education. It recommends increased support from the Ministry of Education to ensure adequate provision and proper use of instructional resources, thereby strengthening early science education and improving long-term academic achievement.

The article presents the main milestones of the scientific activity of the outstanding Russian neurologist, psychiatrist, psychologist, founder of modern neuro science, V.M. Bekhterev, associated with the creation of a new direction in medicine related to music as a therapeutic tool. The foundations of this field were laid by Bekhterev while working at Kazan Imperial University in 1885-1893 and later led to close cooperation between musicians and doctors at the St. Petersburg Neuropsychiatric Institute.

Subject of the research – the methodology and methods of scientific research in the field of geodesy, land management, and land valuation, in particular their adaptation to modern conditions of wartime challenges and the restoration of Ukrainian territories. The focus is on the conceptual foundations of organizing scientific research, algorithms (workflow) for collecting and processing spatial data, as well as the definition of a system of indices and indicators that make it possible to increase the objectivity of results and ensure the practical relevance of the findings. The aim of the study is to systematize modern methodological approaches and substantiate practical tools for conducting scientific research in the field of geodesy, land management, and land valuation, taking into account the conditions of uncertainty caused by war, technogenic risks, and the necessity of integrating international standards. The research methodology is based on a combination of general scientific and specialized methods: analysis and synthesis, a systems approach, cartographic modeling, remote sensing of the Earth, and the use of geoinformation technologies. An important element is the development of algorithms for applying the methodology, including data updating in combat zones, integration of minefield and technogenic pollution maps, use of satellite observations to compensate for the lack of field measurements, and the design of land recovery models after demining. For quantitative analysis, a system of indices is proposed (NDVI, SAVI, NDBI, EVI, indices of technogenic load and ecological stability), which make it possible to objectify the results of the studies. The results of the study reflect a conceptual vision of the research methodology in the specified field. Algorithms for the collection, processing, and integration of data that take modern challenges into account are proposed, as well as an approach to incorporating new information layers (UNEP, FAO, OSCE) into the process of land resource assessment. The importance of systematic use of indices as a universal tool for spatial analysis and land parcel monitoring has been proven. The scope of application of the results covers scientific and practical activities in the fields of geodesy, land management, land valuation, ecological monitoring, and territorial restoration. The proposed approaches can be integrated into the practice of state authorities, local self-government bodies, land management organizations, as well as into scientific and educational programs for specialist training.

This pilot study examined perceived science learning and attitudes of school children participating (n=100) in a 4-lesson nutrition-based STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education backpack program offered at a public library in the rural, Appalachian, Southern United States (Appalachian Mississippi). Using a constructivist theoretical framework, a 4-lesson take-home, backpack program (Growing Peanuts and Beans; Making Butter; Popping Corn; Sprouting Spuds) was developed in collaboration with public library staff and implemented in an informal learning environment (rural community library) for youth in kindergarten through eighth grade. Prior to implementation, lessons were piloted, evaluated, and revised using youth feedback. A drive-through distribution was utilized. Backpack science kits included all STEM materials/supplies/books, postage-paid evaluation postcards, and shelf-stable lunches and snacks meeting USDA summer feeding guidelines. Twenty-three of 100 youth participants (23% response rate) returned at least one evaluation postcard. Participants were primarily female (65%), Non-Hispanic (90%), White (90%), and in kindergarten through second grade (54.5%). Overall, the program significantly improved (p<.05) attitudes toward science (e.g., science is cool, science is fun) and toward doing science experiments. While perception of the library being “a good place to find science information and activities” did not significantly improve from pre- to post-program, ratings were high at both pre- and post-program, with over 85% “agreeing” or “super-agreeing.” The majority of youth “agreed or super-agreed” that they: 1) learned about science from the activities (94.2%); 2) liked doing the science activities (94.3%) and reading the related books (90.4%); 3) had fun completing the activities (98.1%); 4) would recommend the activities to others (94.2%); and 5) would do the activities again (93.3%). Nutrition-based STEM education promotes perceived science-learning and attitudes, warranting further development and implementation of nutrition-based science kits for public libraries across Mississippi to promote both science-learning and pursuit of science and health careers.

Quality-of-Life (Qualité de Vie, Lebensqualität) is a term which is used in the worldwide field of scientific and other activities related to the individual and societal quality of living conditions and the perceived quality of life. The idea came up about one hundred years ago and concepts for their measurement were also on the table at that time. It took many years until research on quality of life was developed further in the context of the social indicators movement and the societal value discussion. In the course of time worldwide activities and networks of researchers on quality of life emerged. Around 1995 time has come to constitute stable organizations for quality of life studies and research: the science organizations of ISOQOL and ISQOLS were founded and were accompanying quality-of-life research. What followed was an inclusion of the quality-of-life-idea in all spheres of life for example science, politics, economy, climate change, advertising and societal debates of any kind. Many related publications appeared and the question is now what quality of life studies and research contributed to the knowledge of mankind. As it stands now quality-of-life is a critical, multi-faceted and non-militant concept for the definition and evaluation of social progress in respect to human development and individual growth.

In the context of international sanctions and Russia’s commitment to strengthening its scientific and technological sovereignty, national lists of scientific journals are becoming a key tool for developing an independent system for evaluating scientific activity. This article provides a comparative analysis of methodological approaches to compiling such lists in Russia and abroad to identify best practices that contribute to improving the quality of Russian scientific periodicals. An original multifaceted classification has been developed and applied, considering the level of integration of international databases into national lists, subject coverage, ranking methodology, the regulator responsible for compiling the lists, and journal selection criteria. Our study compares current Russian lists, such as the Higher Attestation Commission List, the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI), the Russian Index of Science Citation Core (RISC Core, which includes journals indexed in RSCI, Scopus, and the Web of Science Core Collection), and the Unified State List of Scientific Publications (the «White List»), as well as national lists from foreign countries: Australia, Brazil, India, Italy, Kazakhstan, and Norway. Alternative approaches to creating regulatory and expert systems for assessing scientific performance are considered. The analysis systematizes the strengths and weaknesses of current Russian lists and identifies key systemic problems inherent in existing approaches to their development. The findings of this study can be used by government agencies to develop a more balanced and flexible model of state science policy aimed at improving the quality of domestic scientific journals and building a national system for assessing scientific performance. The implementation of such measures will contribute to strengthening scientific sovereignty and developing scholarly communication on a national scale

Objective. The Western concept of world order is based on coercive dominance, economic injustice and ideological monopoly over all significant spheres of society. The process of "universalizing" values and developing the so-called "common" approaches has occurred without regard for the national characteristics and development goals of the world majority. Rethinking of the ideological foundations of international law is necessary today. Conclusions. The author demonstrates that modern international law is based on procedural, rather than substantive, justice. In the context of actual inequality as a result of colonialism, formal legal equality often turns in practice into fiction. It is substantiated that the concept of "Multipolarity and equitable development for all" proposed by the President of the Russian Federation opens up the prospect for all states to choose their own development path and is capable of bringing genuine justice to the content of social interaction at the international level. Methodology. Historical analysis, dialectics, systems analysis, forecasting. Scientific and practical significance. The article contributes to further development of scientific research activities and improvement of law enforcement practices, taking into account the nationally oriented vector in the context of the practical implementation of "Multipolarity and equitable development for all" concept.

Abstract. Field-based scientific and professional activities involved in the study and conservation of cultural heritage rely on observation practices that are inherently spatial, temporal, and interpretative. However, contemporary 3D digitization workflows increasingly dissociate data acquisition from interpretation, favouring exhaustive capture in the field followed by deferred analysis. This separation often leads to a loss of observational intent, reduced semantic coherence, and limited support for multi-temporal field studies. This paper presents dür.air, a mobile augmented reality application designed to reconnect acquisition, annotation, and interpretation directly on site. The proposed approach is structured around three methodological pillars. First, persistent spatial anchoring enables annotations to remain coherently aligned across multiple field sessions through augmented reality relocalisation. Second, a spatio-temporal semantic enrichment framework supports both synchronous (in situ) annotation and asynchronous (ex situ) interpretation, with consistent projection and reprojection between 2D images, depth data, and photogrammetric 3D models. Third, an interpretation-driven and frugal acquisition strategy explicitly links each capture to a scientific observation, reducing over- acquisition while increasing semantic density. Implemented as a fully mobile and autonomous system operating on a single handheld device, dür.air integrates augmented reality tracking, semantic annotation, and on-device photogrammetric reconstruction into a unified workflow. Rather than treating interpretation as a post-processing step, the system embeds it within the acquisition process itself, enabling cumulative, multi- temporal documentation. This work defines a methodological framework for field documentation in which augmented reality is used not only for visualisation, but as a medium for preserving scientific meaning in space and time.

The core value of preschool science education lies in stimulating children's interest in inquiry, developing their inquiry abilities, and fostering a scientific attitude, ultimately helping them develop scientific cognitive methods and thinking habits. Taking the science activity "Bai Shi Pagoda" in a kindergarten senior class as a case study, this paper analyzes the implementation challenges in preschool science education from three aspects: activity objectives, content, and methodology. It identifies issues such as activity objectives focusing on superficial knowledge and skills, content overemphasizing the transmission of disciplinary concepts, and methodologies leaning towards conclusive receptive learning. Based on cognitive development theory, intrinsic motivation theory, situated cognition and learning theory, and the requirements of the *Guidelines for the Learning and Development of Children Aged 3-6*, this paper explores how to return to the essence of preschool science education and promote the holistic cultivation of children's scientific literacy, thereby providing empirical support for enhancing the high-quality development of preschool science education.

The article analyzes the legislative regulation of science in the Republic of Armenia, focusing on the current legal framework, existing challenges, and opportunities for development. The study identifies legislative gaps, inconsistencies, and ambiguities that hinder the effective regulation of scientific activity and proposes amendments and additions to selected laws and sub-legislative acts. Special attention is given to clarifying key legal concepts in order to avoid misinterpretation and improve regulatory coherence.