Scientific Events Research Articles

Enhancing Science Education Through Visual Art and Complex Storytelling Using the Book “The Case Study of Einstein, Eddington, and the Eclipse: Travel Impressions”

AbstractThis paper delves into the innovative integration of arts in science education, as exemplified by the book Einstein, Eddington, and the Eclipse: Travel Impressions. The book uniquely combines a history of science essay and a graphic novel, collaboratively created by Ana Simões, a historian of science, and Ana Matilde Sousa, an artist. Diverging from conventional science communication comics, the graphic novel section adopts an “art comics” style, with experimental aesthetics and complex storytelling, challenging the notion that comics oversimplify scientific concepts and events. This paper primarily focuses on the creative processes, themes, and decisions involved in the making of the graphic novel, showcasing how it synergizes with the essay to present a rich tapestry of the global context, societal impact, and diverse individuals involved in the 1919 British astronomical expeditions which proved Einstein’s light bending prediction. Additionally, this paper also serves as a practical resource/tool for educators, offering a “skeleton key” that engages students, particularly science undergraduates, in critical thinking about scientific and historical content. It underscores the significant role of visual arts in enriching science education and highlights the book’s contribution to the evolving landscape of STEAM education.

ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНАЯ ПЯТЕРКА (БЛИЦ-ОПРОС СОТРУДНИКОВ ЦФА В ЧЕСТЬ 80-ЛЕТИЯ НАШЕГО ОТДЕЛА)

The year 2023 is doubly significant for the employees of the Center for Physical Anthropology. We are celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology of the Russian Academy of Sciences and at the same time celebrating the anniversary of our own Department – it is turning 80 years old. The numbers speak for themselves, because every decade, whatever, every year, and even every day of the Department’s work was filled with pains-taking work.The current agenda of our Center becomes known to the public through the publication of scientific results, lectures and events held for various audiences. At the same time, expeditions and research, monographs and articles, conferences and reports – behind each type of scientific activity there are people. And it is to them, the employees of our Department, that we want to dedicate this work. We interviewed those whose minds are growing anthropological scientific knowledge. At this stage, only five people took part in the interviews. But we are convinced that our other colleagues, having read the answers of the “pioneers”, will also want to share their thoughts. In any case, we, the instigators of this interview, would be happy to receive detailed answers from those colleagues who have not yet had time to communicate them to us.In this interview, we were able to capture the opinions of both experi-enced researchers and very young employees. This means getting a cross-section of the points of view of several generations. Thanks to this approach, everyone who reads this article will be able to learn something new for themselves, and in a sense, learn about life!

The development of student societies in Eastern Galicia from the second half of the XIX century to the first half of the ХХ century in the historical and legal context

The article raises the question of the historical and legal analysis of the development of Ukrainian societies and unions, which are outlined by the concept of «unification» of Eastern Galicia in the second half of the 19th - the first half of the 20th centuries. This study is highlighted through the prism of founding documents, through which you can see the structure of these associations, based on the legal basis and specifics of their activities. The main tasks of the student societies of that time are highlighted: to maintain the reading room and library on their own; to hold literary and scientific events; to organize literary, scientific and theatrical gatherings; to help its members financially. Every valid member of the Society was obliged to pay membership fees. Although Ukrainian student associations were founded outside Galicia, for example in Vienna, they spread their activities to Eastern Galicia, trying to create a number of branches in the western Ukrainian lands and being guided in their activities by official documents issued by the Austrian authorities. And indeed, «conceived as a purely student society, the Viennese Sich actually became the first statutory organization of Galician narodivites. Student youth also played an important role in the creation of the «Prosvita» society. However, this organization did not become the main focus of the student movement. Already in 1860-1870, students focused their main efforts on the formation of a new center for their scientific and social life. As a result, two Ukrainian student societies appeared in 1871: «Academic Circle» and «Friendly Moneylender». The life of the Ukrainian student societies of the Lviv Polytechnic was much calmer, because there was a much more liberal atmosphere. For political conflicts on ethnic grounds, there was a lack of a fertile environment, which was provided by the social sciences at the university. In addition, Lviv doctors participated in the education of the rural population. The special commission of the Medical Society together with Prosvita organized popular medical lectures in the villages. Together with the director of Narodna Lichnitsa, Dr. Yevhen Ozarkevich, and the Lviv branch of Prosvita, Ukrainian medical students organized medical educational activities.

Collective reflections to create knowledge spaces: Thinking about an inclusive, diverse, and participatory occupational science

ABSTRACT The first World Occupational Science Conference took place in Vancouver, Canada, in August 2022. As English was the official language of the event, this brought challenges for some non-anglophone participants, including some of the authors of this paper. In response, the authors gathered to support translation and communication efforts during the event. This strengthened mutual support and led to the establishment of a workgroup to reflect on knowledge production within occupational science. Framed within a call to expand the discipline beyond the English-speaking world and from a Portuguese-Spanish context, our objectives were to (i) share joint reflections on the potential barriers to participation in scientific events; and (ii) recommend options to democratize knowledge in academic events to develop a more inclusive, diverse, and participatory occupational science. This work could contribute to the creation of spaces for inclusive knowledge to engage more people in occupational science and therefore open opportunities for a more nuanced and diverse understanding of occupation.

Possible research trajectories for the students in culture and art universities (on the Example of the Ekaterinburg Academy of Contemporary Art)

The article is devoted to the development of research activities of students at universities of culture and art. On the example of the Ekaterinburg Academy of Contemporary Art, the problematic aspects of the formation of students’ motivation for scientific activity are considered. The analysis of the existing practices of involving students in the scientific context showed their inefficiency and the lack of motivation for a significant number of students to participate in scientific events. One of the reasons for this is the specificity of practice-oriented training, aimed mainly at developing an individual or group final product. Fundamental research in higher education institutions of culture and art is unclaimed by students as non-targeted areas of activity. To form the necessary skills of scientific work among students and develop an effective model for the development of student science, possible research trajectories are proposed (urban studies, contemporary art research, inclusion in the field of culture and art, and others), as well as formats of scientific events aimed at more active involvement of students in the discussion of scientific problems. In conclusion, the prospects for further research of this problem are presented.

Соотношение проектов статей, предусматривающих составы преступлений в сфере незаконного оборота и применения оружия, основанного на новых физических принципах, с действующим уголовным законодательством

The purpose of the study is to conduct a criminal law analysis of Articles 355 and Articles 356 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, which provide for liability for the circulation and use of weapons of mass destruction, to identify the features of their norms, as well as the relationship with the draft articles, which include the elements of crimes in the field of illicit trafficking and use of weapons based on new physical principles. The author of the scientific article used general and private scientific methods: the analysis of the norms of national and international legislation prohibiting the circulation of weapons of mass destruction, as well as the scientific approaches of scientists in the field of international humanitarian law, public international law and comparative law have also been studied. The main results of the work consist in the fact that the author of the study proved the fundamental difference between the elements of crimes provided for in Articles 355 and 356 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, establishing criminal liability for the circulation and use of weapons of mass destruction and the elements of crimes provided for in draft Articles 222.3. and 222.4. of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation on the prohibition of illegal trafficking and use of weapons based on new physical principles. The necessity of their differentiation and, accordingly, the expediency of criminalizing criminal acts committed with the use of weapon based on new physical principles is justified. The results of scientific research were tested during the International Scientific Readings “Law. Bar. Notary”, organized by the Russian Academy of Lawyers and Notaries on April 19, 2023, as well as within the framework of the 3rd International Scientific Student Conference “Current Problems of International Law in the context of challenges to maintaining peace and security”, organized by the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) The Russian Foreign Ministry on April 25, 2023 and other scientific and practical events. The proposals formulated in the study can be used in the legislative process, as well as in establishing criminal liability in the law enforcement practice of existing criminal law norms.

Sexual and reproductive health: analysis of the content published in two Brazilian scientific nursing events

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar o conteúdo publicado nos Anais do 71º Congresso Brasileiro de Enfermagem e do 20º Seminário Nacional de Pesquisa em Enfermagem na área da saúde sexual e reprodutiva. Método: Estudo qualitativo, descritivo, cujas fontes de dados foram resumos com temáticas referentes à Saúde Sexual e Reprodutiva nos Anais de 2019 dos eventos. Realizou-se análise de conteúdo, tipo lexical com auxílio do software IRAMUTEq®. Resultados: Dos 3.433 resumos recrutados foram analisados 603, sendo grande parte de estudos qualitativos e relato de experiências, com enfoque na área materno-infantil e nos processos patologizantes e medicalizadores da saúde da mulher. Entretanto, houve sinalizações de promoção de saúde e cuidados humanizados. Conclusão: A divulgação dos estudos da Área da Saúde Sexual e Reprodutiva parece estar num conflito entre acomodação e resistência, pois, ao mesmo tempo que mantém antigos imperativos do domínio hegemônico, busca superá-los com novas metodologias e cuidados pautados na integralidade e equidade.

Discussions about the New World Order in the Context of Scientific Diplomacy

In 2023, the Institute of World History, in partnership with the Russian Historical Society, organized several landmark international scientific events dedicated to the formation of a new world order. First of all, the article analyzes the international academic conference “Formation and change of international political systems. Experience of history for the contemporary world order”, in which, in addition to famous Russian speakers, foreign experts from 17 countries took part. The topics of the conference touched upon the issues and circumstances of the formation and change of international political systems, from Westphalia in the 17th century to Yalta-Potsdam in the 20th century, as well as the main trends of the modern stage of international relations, including political, economic, social and, very importantly, value aspects question. Based on the results of the events held in 2023, it was decided to prepare a concept document for a new multipolar world by March 1, 2024, the discussion of which will take place in the spring of 2024, also with the participation of foreign experts. Thus, the scientific discussions held in 2023 are an example of genuine science diplomacy, securing Russia’s status as one of the leaders in this new scientific direction.

Soviet Historical Studies in the Mirror of Personal Connections: Correspondence between K. E. Grinevich and S. F. Platonov (1927–1929)

Based on the materials of the personal fund of Academician S. F. Platonov kept in the department of manuscripts of the Russian National Library, the author restores Platonov’s communication with K. E. Grinevich (1891–1970), a major researcher, museum worker, archaeologist, and antiquarian. The entire set of extant letters from Grinevich to Platonov is introduced into scholarly circulation which has never been done previously. This helps restore the nuances of the preparation and conduct of several all-Union scientific events that consolidated the historical community of the epoch through the prism of personal and official messages. The author expands the history of the conference of archaeologists of the USSR in Sevastopol which took place in September 1927. The documents studied make it possible to reveal in a new way the activities of Grinevich as an administrator in the field of Soviet museology during his transfer to Moscow as deputy head of the museum department of the Narkompros of the RSFSR. The article also shows the collaboration of scientists in preparing the all-Union archaeological congress. The correspondence demonstrates a conflict of interest between the Main Directorate of Scientific Institutions of the People’s Commissariat of Education of the RSFSR, which issued Archaeological Excavation Permits for archaeological work, and the State Academy of the History of Material Culture, which provided scientific support for these studies. It is demonstrated that Grinevich did not stop contacts with Chersonese and Crimean academic science in general. This is evidenced by his active participation in the congress on the study of the productive forces of Crimea (1928) and his long visits to Chersonese during the archaeological seasons. Finally, the author demonstrates the career rise of a provincial museum worker and the change in the style of his communication with colleagues in Crimea and in the capitals in this regard.

СОВРЕМЕННЫЕ ТЕНДЕНЦИИ РАЗВИТИЯ ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОЙ НАУКИ (ПО ИТОГАМ ВСЕРОССИЙСКОЙ НАУЧНО-ПРАКТИЧЕСКОЙ КОНФЕРЕНЦИИ С МЕЖДУНАРОДНЫМ УЧАСТИЕМ "ГАЛАКТИКА НАУКИ-2024")

In modern conditions the world economy is experiencing transformation processes in all spheres of public life. External and internal challenges are pushing scientists to reconsider the basic theoretical and practical foundations in the economic sphere. Therefore, forming and conducting scientific events is an important component for discussion, as well as identifying current trends in the development of economic science.

Oral pathology and oral medicine in Latin American countries: current stage.

Oral Pathology (OP) and Oral Medicine (OM) are specialties in dentistry whose main objective is the diagnosis and treatment of oral and maxillofacial diseases, and aspects related to the academic training of professionals and fields of practice are distinct and heterogeneous around the world. This study aimed to evaluate professional training and areas of activity in OP and OM in Latin American countries. A questionnaire was sent to 11 countries, with a professional in each country responsible for answering it. The questionnaire had 21 questions related to the process of professional training, areas of practice, the existence of scientific events in each country, and also collected demographic and population information. OP and OM are practiced in all the countries studied, but the specialty is not recognized in all of them. Brazil was the first to recognize both as a specialty. Postgraduate programs designed to train specialists are available in various countries. Two countries offer residency programs, 6 countries provide specialization courses, 6 offer master's programs, and 3 have doctoral programs. Brazil boasts the highest number of undergraduate courses (n=412), while Uruguay has the lowest (n=2). Professional societies representing the specialty exist in ten countries. Brazil has the highest number of OP and OM specialists (n=422 and 1,072), while Paraguay has the smallest number (n=1 and 3). Although both specialties are widely practiced around the globe, professional training, the number of dentists trained and the fields of professional practice are very different between the countries studied.

A COMPARATIVE REVIEW OF CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

This article provides a brief yet comprehensive review of Conference Management Systems (CMS), showcasing widely-used platforms such as EasyChair, ConfBay, OpenConf, Microsoft CMT, COMS, and EDAS—tools commonly employed by conference organizers. The strengths and features of each platform are explored, with a focus on key aspects such as paper submission, the review process, registration, agenda and program management, virtual conference support, proceedings, and email communication. Through this comparative analysis, the diverse functionalities and distinctive contributions of each CMS become evident, offering valuable insights for conference organizers to make well-informed decisions tailored to their specific event requirements. For instance, EasyChair is recognized for its user-friendly interface and the inclusion of the Virtual Conference Support (VCS) feature, addressing the growing trend of virtual and hybrid events. ConfBay positions itself as a user-friendly CMS with customizable features, while OpenConf offers versatility through its Community, Plus, and Professional Editions. This review highlights the unique strengths of each CMS, empowering organizers with a deeper understanding of their capabilities. The adaptability of these systems to the evolving landscape of academic and scientific events is a central theme, underscoring their potential to significantly contribute to the success and efficiency of conferences globally. Ultimately, this analysis serves as a valuable resource for navigating the complex landscape of CMS platforms, guiding organizers toward optimal choices aligned with their unique event management needs.

DISCUSSION ON INDIVIDUAL EDUCATIONAL TRAJECTORY AS AN INTEGRAL COMPONENT OF CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The system of continuous professional development of doctors in Ukraine needs detailed analysis and comprehensive dynamic monitoring to become a process that includes the possibility of a doctor’s professional growth. The research aims to monitor approaches to the continuous professional development of dentists for the formation and improvement of professional competence skills by highlighting the role of individual educational trajectory based on the priority of work formats with professional information, methods of familiarization with it and its receiving. 2216 respondents took part in the research, filling out a questionnaire during scientific and practical events of professional schools for dentists in online mode in March 2023, which included questions on the definition and objectification of forms, formats, ways of implementing continuous professional development and the vision of approaches to acquiring new knowledge and skills. The data obtained was processed using the StatSoft Inc licence program. Analytical research methods and structural-logical analysis were applied. According to the survey results, an individual's educational trajectory should include attending lectures, professional seminars, working with scientific and practical publications. The main quality requirement for publications is their good illustration of clinical cases and algorithms for working with patients. The analysis results of the rating parameters of professional dental journals declare the request of the dental community to improve the quality of material content, visual design and a possible change in positioning.

Дайджест межрегиональных научно-практических мероприятий под эгидой или при соучастии РНМОТ (ноябрь–декабрь 2023 г.)

Дайджест межрегиональных научно-практических мероприятий под эгидой или при соучастии РНМОТ (ноябрь–декабрь 2023 г.)

Interaction of local self-government bodies and local executive bodies

It was determined that the interaction of local self-government bodies and local executive bodies is a legally regulated, coordinated and coordinated activity of participants in public-legal relations who perform tasks and functions in the public interest within a defined administrative-territorial unit.
 Peculiarities of the interaction of local self-government bodies and local executive bodies are: 1) their activities are united by common goals and involve the performance of normatively defined tasks; 2) the spheres of their administration are clearly defined in the laws of Ukraine “On local state administrations” and “On local self-government in Ukraine”, and the procedure is established by regulations; 3) public-legal relations arising in the process of interaction can be of different types (types): relations of coordination, subordination, reorientation; 4) can be both organizationally subordinated to each other and have independent rights and obligations; 5) control over the activities of subjects is carried out on a parity basis, i.e., the subject that delegated them controls the execution of delegated powers, and the one to whom such powers were delegated performs. Moreover, as noted above, local state administrations and local self-government bodies can delegate powers to each other; 6) regardless of the existence of different statuses of public authorities, the state and activity of one element are reflected in the state and activity of other elements related to it; 7) can be both between the subjects of interaction themselves, and between them and institutions of public society, that is, it is an agreed and coordinated activity of subjects of public administration both among themselves and with public organizations regarding the performance of joint tasks.
 The interaction of local self-government bodies and local executive bodies is carried out in the following forms: 1. Appeal – a form of interaction in which local executive bodies and local self- government bodies can request and receive the necessary information both among themselves and, after preparing a joint appeal, apply to another body state power. 2. Assignment - a form of external interaction, in which the subject, endowed with the appropriate powers, gives instructions on the preparation of documents and the implementation of a system of measures to perform tasks in a certain area. 3. Recommendations - a form of interaction in which wishes, advice, instructions are expressed to organize and carry out certain administrative, organizational, legal and other types of measures, as well as to perform certain actions necessary for the fulfillment of the assigned tasks. 4. Organization of joint conferences, round tables and other scientific and educational events with the aim of developing public society institutions and protecting the rights, freedoms and interests of citizens. 5. Consultations and provision of conclusions.

5th INTERNATIONAL BALTIC SYMPOSIUM ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION “SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION: NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND INNOVATIONS (BalticSTE2023)”: SYMPOSIUM REVIEW

The fifth BalticSTE2023 Symposium took place in Šiauliai on 12-15 June this year. Time passes inexorably, which is why this symposium can be called an anniversary symposium. It was also important that the symposium was held in the usual / regular format, i.e. face-to-face. It is worth remembering that this is a biennial scientific event of importance not only in the Baltic region but certainly internationally. Due to the Covid19 pandemic, the fourth symposium was held remotely. A review of this symposium has also been published (Lamanauskas, 2021). By the way, reviews of previous symposia have also been published (Lamanauskas, 2015; 2017; 2019). The symposium's fundamental aim is to promote science and technology education. Moreover, it is an excellent tool to disseminate research findings as well as to build collaboration and cooperation network. Another important aim is to show that Baltic region countries also actively participate in natural science and technology education research, especially in the STEAM context. In addition, Baltic countries, as well as other small regions of the world, need corresponding, close communication, and cooperation. During this symposium, all these essential ideas were developed and supported.

Scientific Activity of Russian Libraries in the Field of Bibliography (Bibliographic Researches)

The historical process of separating bibliographic science from a single bibliography as a science is briefly examined. The role of domestic libraries and their employees in the development of bibliographic thought in the Soviet period and at present is revealed. It is noted that in the context of a reduction in the teaching of bibliographic disciplines in universities and the corresponding liquidation of special bibliographic departments, the center for conducting bibliographic research and specialized scientific events (conferences, seminars, methodological meetings etc.) is moving to libraries.

INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC EVENT “IMPACT OF THE DETERIORATION OF THE KAHOVKA RESERVOIR ON THE ECOLOGY AND ECONOMIES OF THE NORTHERN BLACK SEA REGION”

On July 27, in Odesa, the International Event “Impact of the Deterioration of the Kahovka Reservoir on the Ecology and Economies of the Northern Black Sea Region” took place in a hybrid format, organized by the Institute of Climate-Smart Agriculture of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine (NAAS). Тhe international scientific event was held on the basis of the Faculty of Geology and Geography of the Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University in a mixed format (face-to-face and remotely in video-conference mode). The event was attended by representatives of the European Commission, the U. S. Embassy’s Attaché, representatives from NAAS Ukraine and other scientific research institutions, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of Ukraine, FAO in Ukraine, government officials, leading experts, and scientific researchers. Participants shared their findings regarding the consequences of the reservoir’s deterioration on fishing, agriculture, tourism, transportation, and other sectors of the economy that rely on the resources provided by the reservoir. They also discussed possible solutions and strategies to minimize the negative impacts. The results of the event will lead to proposals for government authorities and regional administrations, discussions on the possibility of engaging donors, and the formation of a platform for leading scientists to discuss various forecasting models.

Current Problems of the Legislation Development on the Protection of Lake Baikal

The article analyzes the current state of activities to improve the legislation in the field of protection of the World Heritage Site of Lake Baikal. The main content of the most resonant draft law currently under consideration in the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation on amendments to the law “On Protection of Lake Baikal” is highlighted as well as the current situation in the environmental sphere in the Baikal natural territory. The conclusion is formulated about the priority necessity to organize proper execution of the current legislation by the authorities in order to solve the existing environmental and socioeconomic problems. The information about the All-Russian scientific and representative events devoted to the discussion of the draft law, held with the participation of leading scientists from different regions of Russia, which resulted in the final documents with the conclusion that the draft law should not be adopted in the version proposed by the developers, is covered. Taking into account the results of the generalization of experts’ opinions, the grounds for inadmissibility of the adoption of the draft law No. 387575-8 in the current version are analyzed, including: creation by the provisions of the draft law of a risk of weakening the legal regime of protection of the ecological system of Lake Baikal; lack of scientific assessment of the consequences of the changes proposed by the draft law; absence of preliminary analysis of existing alternatives to the measures proposed by the draft law; contradiction of some norms of the draft law to the requirements of the current legislation, etc. Attention is drawn to the fact that the adoption of the draft law, which creates a threat of risks of negative changes in the Baikal ecosystem, was initiated in the absence of the necessary strategic planning documents. Based on the results of the analysis, the conclusion is formulated that it is advisable to conduct an anti-corruption and criminological examination of the draft law text edited based on the results of public discussions, that the measures contained in the considered draft law should be subject to a comprehensive scientific evaluation, and in some aspects are redundant.

Смыслополагание как междисциплинарная проблема

The organizer’s introductory article describes the scientific event run on May 18, 2023 at the Institute of Philosophy of St. Petersburg State University — the Round Table "Discursive Semiotics: the Production of Meanings". The article detailes agenda, the composition of the participants, as well as the main directions of the scientific discussion are presented.