Togliatti State University

As project-based learning becomes increasingly integrated into higher education, the demand for new tools to monitor collaborative work has grown significantly. This article presents an approach to generating feedback based on the analysis of digital traces produced within professional collaboration tools – specifically, task trackers (e. g., Trello, Wekan) and code repositories (e.g., GitLab). The study reviews current frameworks for feedback provision and digital trace analysis, identifies the sources and structure of digital traces in project-based work, and proposes a method for extracting and processing student activity logs. Social Network Analysis (SNA) techniques are applied to assess the interaction structure within teams, and an interpretive model is introduced to generate feedback based on network metrics. The empirical basis of the study consists of 253 student projects implemented between 2019 and 2023 at MIEM, National Research University Higher School of Economics. The findings demonstrate that visualizing network characteristics and role dynamics within teams significantly enhances the ability to detect key interaction patterns and atypical behaviors that may require pedagogical intervention. Integrating such mechanisms into digital learning environments offers a unique opportunity for continuous monitoring of team processes and for improving the quality management of project-based learning.

The reaction of a 2-naphthol-derived Mannich base with the push-pull 5-morpholinopenta-2,4-dienal under acidic conditions unexpectedly afforded (7aR*,7bR*)-7a,7b-dihydro-15H-dibenzo[f,f′]cyclopenta[1,2-b:5,4-b′]dichromene. The structure of this product was unambiguously confirmed by NMR spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis. A plausible mechanism involves the in situ generation of 1,2-naphthoquinone-1-methide, followed by a [4 + 2] cycloaddition and a subsequent interrupted iso-Nazarov cyclization. In this process, the enol tautomer of the resulting fused cyclopentenone is trapped by a second equivalent of the 1,2-naphthoquinone-1-methide, leading to the observed polycyclic framework.

This study focuses on the implementation of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model in Asta Aiswarya's learning as an effort to improve the quality of students' theological processes and understanding in Hindu Religious Education at SMP Negeri 2 Nuhon. The purpose of this study is to describe the dynamics of PBL implementation, analyze the responses of students and teachers, and identify the contribution of PBL to improving the understanding of Asta Aiswarya concepts. The research uses a qualitative approach with a case study design through learning observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis. The findings show that PBL transforms learning from lecture patterns into collaborative inquiry processes that encourage students to actively discuss, connect theological concepts with personal experiences, and reflect on the spiritual significance of Asta Aiswarya's eight aspects. Teachers play an effective role as facilitators of theological dialogue so that students' understanding develops not only on a cognitive level, but also on the affective and reflective dimensions. This research contributes to the expansion of the study of Hindu pedagogy by showing that PBL can be a spiritually valuable learning framework that facilitates meaning-making and religious awareness. The results of the study emphasized the importance of using problem-based learning models in religious education to build a deeper and more relevant understanding of students' lives.

This article examines phytonyms that characterize humans in emotive-evaluative and linguocultural aspects. Phytonymic vocabulary actively and widely represents the semantic field of «human» in traditional Russian culture and various types of contemporary discourse. The problem of studying the semantics of emotivity and the peculiarities of its realization in metaphorical units is of particular relevance. The article proves that the emotive and evaluative meaning of phytonyms with the meaning of a person has specific features at the level of means of expression, typology of types of evaluativeness, discursive and national-cultural realization. Among the identified thematic groups of lexical phytonymic metaphors, the names of plant species and their fruits play a key role in representing the emotive-evaluative component of meaning, forming the associative-imaginative zone of the corresponding metaphors. The basis for emotionally colored evaluation is a complex of motivating external, physical, and functional characteristics of plant realities that have positive or negative value for language speakers. Derived words are formed from phytonyms-metaphors using two groups of word-forming affixes. These affixes are either markers of emotive-evaluative coloring or influence the intensification of the evaluation borrowed from the producing phytonym. The discursive and national-cultural specificity of the implementation of emotive evaluation through lexical phytonymic metaphors is associated with the choice of motivating features and changes in the types of emotive evaluation. Phytonyms with a personal meaning predominantly express a spectrum of negative emotional and evaluative meanings that are fluid in nature: contempt, disdain, self-deprecation, condemnation, irony. This flexibility is associated with the possibility of changing the type of evaluation depending on the communication situation, which makes it difficult to unambiguously lexicographically label the emotive-evaluative meaning of phytonyms.

The funeral industry, despite its importance to society, remains under-researched in the context of professional stress. This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the psychological issues faced by workers in the Russian funeral industry, including stress factors, consequences for mental health, and coping strategies. A study conducted among Russian funeral service workers identifies specific stressors in this profession, such as social stigmatization, emotional exhaustion, workplace health risks, and exposure to traumatic events. The results of the study show a significant connection between these stressors and the prevalence of psychological issues among employees, such as PTSD and depression. Recommendations for addressing these issues include the implementation of stress management programs and the creation of a supportive corporate culture.

Background.This study analyzes the relationship between indicators of financial accessibility among the population of Russian regions and the results of presidential elections in the Russian Federation between 2000 and 2024. The study uses a comprehensive approach, including correlation and variance analysis (ANOVA) of data from 75 regions of Russia over five election cycles. The study is based on official data from Rosstat, the Federal State Statistics Service of the Russian Federation, on ten key indicators of financial accessibility, adjusted per capita, logarithmized, and standardized. The dependent variable used was the share of votes cast for the incumbent president, Vladimir Putin, in each of the periods under review. Thepurposeof the study is to identify and analyze the relationships between indicators of financial accessibility of the population in Russian regions and the results of presidential elections in the Russian Federation between 2000 and 2024, as well as to determine the degree of influence of various financial indicators on the electoral preferences of citizens in a changing economic and political situation. Research method.A comprehensive approach was used to analyze the relationship between financial accessibility indicators and the results of presidential elections, including correlation and variance analysis (ANOVA). Results.The results of the analysis revealed the evolution of the influence of financial factors on electoral behavior. In 2000, there were no correlations, which is explained by the economic instability of the 1990s and the novelty of the political leader. Since 2004, significant correlations have been found with the indicators of bank deposits of individuals and legal entities. By 2012, the range of influencing factors had expanded to include mortgage debt and foreign currency transactions. In 2018, the impact of the indicators decreased to the average level of correlation, which is associated with the introduction of international sanctions. In 2024, ruble deposits of individuals became the most significant factor. The key result of the study is the discovery of predominantly negative correlations between indicators of financial accessibility and electoral support, which may indicate a critical attitude of the financially active population to the economic policy being pursued. The analysis of variance confirmed the statistical significance of the identified relationships for all the periods under review, with the exception of 2000. The analysis showed that in 2000, no significant correlations were found between financial accessibility indicators and the share of votes for V. Putin, which can be explained by economic instability and the novelty of the political leader. Starting in 2004, significant correlations with bank deposit indicators were identified. In 2012, the range of factors expanded to include mortgage loans and foreign currency transactions. In 2018, the impact of financial indicators on election results weakened due to the introduction of international sanctions. In 2024, ruble deposits by individuals became the most significant factor. Scope of application of results.The results of the study can be used for further analysis of the relationship between economic policy and electoral behavior, as well as for developing recommendations to improve financial accessibility and stimulate political activity among the population.

The second part of the research paper “Criminological and criminalistic preventionof extremism (based on the material of new subjects of the Russian Federation)” is presented.The relevance is substantiated, the goals and objectives of the stage are formulated. Based onobservations of the criminogenic situation and the analysis of court decisions, the determinants ofextremism operating among the youth of the new subjects of the Russian Federation have beenidentified. Accordingly, they have formed the directions of anti-extremist prevention in relation tothe conditions of the specified territory. The measures of general social prevention are specifiedthe creation of a regional concept of spiritual and moral education, the development of a systemof cultural and leisure activities, psychological and pedagogical support for community groupsand individuals of extremist orientation. In the preventive aspect, the manifestations of extremismamong students are investigated. The effectiveness of preventive measures is due to the effectiveidentification of signs of an extremist personality, carried out using operational investigativeprevention measures. The results obtained form the methodological basis for the final stage ofthis research.

Introduction. The escalation of environmental concerns has accelerated the discourse on sustainability in higher education. Since 2000, research output has expanded significantly, with the COVID-19 pandemic serving as a stress test for universities’ capacities in financial stability, student enrolment, research continuity, and leadership. The aim of this study is to explore how the discourse on sustainable development in higher education evolved before and after the COVID-19 pandemic and to assess the institutional transformations triggered by the crisis. Materials and Methods. This study employs a bibliographic review and bibliometric analysis of publications indexed in the Web of Science database. The analysis utilizes VOSViewer software and Google Trends to map research trends, keyword co-occurrence, and thematic clusters. Results. The findings reveal a marked increase in academic production, thematic diversification, and the growing importance of digital transformation and quality education during crises. Clustered visualizations highlight prominent themes such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), online and hybrid learning, and institutional resilience. Discussion and Conclusion. This paper contributes to the understanding of how higher education institutions responded to unprecedented challenges and adapted their sustainability strategies in the face of systemic disruption. It offers practical insights for policymakers, academic leaders, and researchers shaping the future of sustainable higher education.

The aim of the study is to identify and justify the most effective pedagogical technologies that contribute to the development of professional competencies among journalism students necessary for conducting live radio broadcasts in a dual education system. The work examines the theoretical foundations of developing professional competencies of future journalists, as well as the key skills required for successful work in live broadcasting. Particular attention is paid to the analysis and application of pedagogical technologies in working with students, such as case studies, role-playing games, debates and discussions, the project method, voice and speech development training, problem-based learning, feedback, and self-analysis. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the creation of a comprehensive and well-founded system of pedagogical technologies aimed at developing the professional skills of journalism students in the process of conducting live radio broadcasts, which is confirmed empirically and presented in the form of practical recommendations. The results of an empirical study conducted at the Youth Media Holding “Est’ talk!” of Togliatti State University (within the framework of dual education) demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed pedagogical technologies in developing students’ professional skills. It was revealed that the use of modern pedagogical technologies makes it possible to increase the level of professional training of students majoring in Radio Journalism program and to acquire professional skills necessary for successful work in live broadcasting: improvisation and adaptation, dialogue and interviewing skills, factual accuracy, argumentation and structuring of speech, and self-reflection. Practical recommendations are offered for teachers of journalism departments to improve the effectiveness of teaching and training highly qualified specialists.