On the basis of statistical material and sociological research, the authors demonstrate the crisis nature of demographic processes in Russia in general and focus in particular on men as a risk group for premature mortality. The analysis of demographic indicators shows that the continuing excess of mortality over the birth rate is due in no small part to the excess mortality of the male population of working age. It is noted that despite the difference in the biological resistance of the male and female organism, the reasons for the increased mortality of men lie not only in this difference, but also in their insufficiently formed culture of careful attitude to their health. The author’s sociological research, conducted among 6280 male respondents selected on the basis of a representative sample, reveals negative health practices in the life of Russian men and identifies stable patterns of men’s behavior that negatively affect their health. The study pays special attention to the analysis of socio-cultural determinants, which create significant barriers to seeking timely medical help. It concluded that Russian men pay insufficient attention to physical activity, tend to have unhealthy eating habits, are reluctant to undergo medical examinations, often fail to comply with treatment regimes and adopt a passive attitude to health issues. The study identified three dominant patterns of behavior in men’s attitudes to health issues: orientation towards the state health care system, emphasis on environmental factors and psychological stability, and emphasis on personal responsibility. The data show the prevalence of a passive attitude in which responsibility for health is delegated to medical institutions, which significantly reduces the effectiveness of preventive measures. The authors argue that it is necessary to apply health-building and health-enhancing technologies of demographic management to men. Special emphasis is placed on the development of specific communication strategies to overcome harmful stereotypes and to motivate men to adopt healthy lifestyles.

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This study examines the changing landscape of inclusive education in the era of digital transformation, with a special focus on the innovative role of media classes. Designed to provide equal learning opportunities for students with disabilities, inclusive education aims to ensure accessibility while promoting meaningful social integration. Media classes are an example of this approach, using digital platforms and adaptive technologies to create a personalized learning environment that meets the diverse needs of students. These classes provide access to advanced tools and resources that support both academic achievement and the development of basic practical skills, including digital literacy and multimedia content creation. The discussion highlighted how digital platforms enhance the quality of education through features such as accessibility, personalized learning paths and increased engagement. Tools such as screen readers, text-to-speech technologies, and learning management systems enable students to interact with educational content in a way that suits their specific sensory, cognitive, or physical needs. By encouraging autonomy and independent learning, these technologies enable students to organize their own educational journeys. However, the study also examines the problems that hinder the full integration of digital technologies into inclusive education. Insufficient infrastructure, inadequate teacher training and limited financial resources are identified as the main obstacles. The need for strategic planning in infrastructure development, teacher training and curriculum innovations is emphasized to ensure the effective implementation of inclusive practices. The study concludes by highlighting the significant social and professional benefits of integrating digital technologies into inclusive education. By providing students with disabilities with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world, these initiatives not only expand individual potential, but also contribute to a more inclusive and equitable society. The study calls for an active policy and continuous efforts to support the continuous development of inclusive educational systems.

This study analyzes data on cultural and patriotic events that took place in the city of Belgorod in the period from 2022. The study identified the main trends in the development of such events in the conditions of Special Military Operation. It is concluded that despite the alarming situation that occurred after the shelling, the city of Belgorod continues to show determination and perseverance in organizing mass events based on mechanisms of cooperation between authorities and residents.

The article discusses the best practices for studying the political values of respondents in the context of a high degree of digitalization. In the process of increasing the role of the Internet, there is a need to study the patterns of user behavior in the network space. The purpose of this article is to develop an optimal design of a scientific work for the study of the cognitive-value structure of worldview models of a modern Russian. The article is based on the analysis of regulatory legal acts. The author suggests that a hybrid research strategy and triangulation of methods is a key factor in the development of a scientific work program in the context of the digital transition in society. The reviewed materials contain important for understanding the approaches and methods of studying the political values of the respondents.

Public-private partnership (PPP) is a financial instrument that allows attracting private investment in the development of social infrastructure and allocating budget funds more efficiently. The goals of this tool are to improve the quality of life of the population and raise the welfare of the country. Within the framework of the theory of a mixed economy, the state, through PPP, abandons inefficient forms of management, shifting the management of state property and various responsibilities to the private sector, which brings organizational experience and various innovations to production, invests its own funds in the development of the enterprise and minimizes the risks of entrepreneurial activity. The important aspect of exploring the opportunities that public-private partnership brings for the Russian Federation and private business is to consider the development of PPP over the past few years. Taking into account the stated fact, a small study was conducted, consisting in the analysis of the development of public-private partnership in Russia in the period from 2015 to 2023.

The study deals with the problem of forming a worldview among high school students. The author tried to identify with the help of which tools schoolchildren from the territories of Gorlovka and Mariupol managed to find a common language and change their understanding of each other, as well as change their picture of the world. The developed recommendations can be used in working with teenagers by employees of regional authorities and municipalities.

Security is an essential component of any establishment’s growth, and without it, there is little progress. This explains why successive Nigerian governments have tried various approaches to restoring the country’s security. The threat to national security is multifaceted, ranging from the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram to Niger Delta extremist activities, rampant kidnappings in the Southeast, robberies, ritual killings and Herders/ farmers clashes across the country. However, the government’s efforts to restore peace in the country have not yielded significant results at various times. This study investigates the effectiveness of human security options in Nigeria as a means of achieving peace. The theoretical framework used in this study is the theory of frustration and aggression and the Marxist theory of structural conflict. And the methodology for the study is qualitative and used secondary sources. However, unemployment, corruption, injustice, poverty, and leadership failure are the major causes of insecurity in Nigeria. However, the burden of the aforementioned challenges necessitates solutions.

The study investigated work ethics practices and employee retention in the manufacturing industries in Lagos, Nigeria with focus on the Nigerian Breweries, Lagos as the unit of analysis. The study identified work ethics practices found operational to include integrity accountability, professionalism, and respectfulness. The corresponding relationship between these work ethics practices and employee retention was also evaluated with the view to providing information on how work ethics practices influence employee retention. The study made use of primary data with the aid of a structured questionnaire administered to 300 respondents randomly to elicit information from the selected respondents. It was found that integrity as a practice was prevalent among other practices found to be operational in the area of study and also found that there exists a significant positive relationship among all the variables of work ethics practices and employee retention where accountability practice with employee retention (r = 0.546, p 0.05), respectfulness practice with employee retention (r = 0.677, p 0.05), professionalism practice with employee retention (r = 0.658, p 0.05) and integrity practice with employee retention (r = 0.748, p 0.05). it was concluded that work ethics practice is a good cost control strategy to sustain employee retention without incurring additional costs, especially in the wake of economic recession and recovery. Thus, recommended that the management of the Nigerian Breweries should institutionalise work ethics practices and educate employees of the organisation on the essence of the practices.

The article is devoted to the possibilities of transformation of municipalities on the territory of the Republic of Kalmykia. The appearance of this work is caused by the fact that in recent years there has been an active consolidation of municipalities [1]. Such subjects as Stavropol region, Perm region, Zabaikalsky region, Kurgan region, Kaliningrad region and a number of other subjects of the Russian Federation are gradually moving away from the two-level system. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to consider the possibilities and prospects in the case of the transformation of municipalities in the Republic of Kalmykia from “municipal regions” to “municipal districts”, as well as the impact on the management system by the specified subject of the Russian Federation and local self-government bodies in the Republic of Kalmykia [2].