Models for countering the segregation of ethnoreligious immigrant areas in Denmark and Sweden
... [27]. They mainly analyze the transformation of the immigration policy of the Scandinavian countries against the backdrop of migration crises.
The study is based on government strategies and state programs of Denmark and Sweden that contain various measures and initiatives to counter the segregation of immigrant areas, as well as statistical data on the composition and religious affiliation of the population of these countries.
As a result, this study compares Danish and Swedish models for countering ...
The EU Vs. Russia: Legal Nature and Implementation of the Union’s Restrictive Measures
... following classification of sanctions against Russia: individual sanctions, those targeted at Crimea and Sevastopol, and anti-Russian economic sanctions. He concludes that the EU sanctions against Russia are inconsistent with the legal nature of restrictive measures, since they are a punishment rather than a policy tool. The author believes that in the current political conditions it may be difficult for the European Union to reach a unanimous agreement to repeal or prolong the sanctions. This article is ...
Spatial differentiation of rural territories in the Kaliningrad region: implications for socio-economic policies
... Kaliningrad region is highly dependent on international interactions. Therefore, in the face of the illegitimate sanctions policies, Russian regions meet challenges that are much more radical than those described by Tatyana Nefedova [10]. Additional support measures are needed to promote the development of the agricultural sector in the exclave of Kaliningrad. This includes stimulating import substitution, which is vital for achieving food security. It is also essential to take into account not only imports ...
Information and propaganda strategies in German non-state media discourse during the COVID-19 pandemic
... the Government’s biopolitical programme whilst prioritising their own interests. It can be concluded that the strategies chosen by the non-state media outlets instilled a sense of confidence, prompting the public to comply with the restrictions and measures consistent with the biopolitical agenda of the state.
In recent years, particularly since the onset of COVID-19, the principles of crisis communication have gained heightened importance. Government communication with the public through ...
On distinguishing the measures of constitutional responsibility and other measures of constitutional enforcement imposed upon the executive authorities of constituent entities of the Russian Federation and their officials
This article examines the measures of constitutional responsibility and other measures of constitutional enforcement. The author puts forward several proposals regarding the classification of constitutional enforcement measures imposed on the executive authorities of the constituent ...
Problems of legislative regulation of investigation activity on the Internet in countering extremism
... Communications,” “On Information, Information Technologies and the Information Security”, “On the Investigative Search activities” in the context of countering extremism. The article analyzes the technical and legal features of online investigation measures.
The author analyzes the legislation on the investigation measures on the Internet aiming at counteracting extremist. The difference of the operational-search measures "obtaining computer information" from other operational-search ...
The adaptation of Russian regions’ economies to the rupture of relations with Europe: the case of Baltic Sea ports
... the history of economic relations between Russia and Europe over the past twenty-five years, examining the impact of Western sanctions on Russia’s spatial development, the response of Russian maritime transport to these sanctions, and the adaptation measures taken. It also evaluates the performance of Russian Baltic ports between 2022 and 2023, assessing the long-term risks and threats to their development and exploring the potential for maritime transport growth in the Baltic region under the current ...
Reputation and status in Denmark’s strategic culture
... the pursuit of a value-based foreign policy (Danish: værdibaseret udenrigspolitisk linje). Tirne Flokhart from the Danish Institute for International Studies maintains that Denmark has historically displayed a cautious attitude towards militaristic measures and anything resemblant of ‘great power’ responses, favouring peaceful conflict resolution, bridge-building, assistance to development as a security tool, and initiatives for closer dialogue, democratisation and human rights promotion. In ...
Response of the Lithuanian municipalities to the First Wave of COVID-19
This article analyses the response of Lithuanian local authorities to the first wave of COVID-19 with a special focus on the economic support measures they took. The main goal of this in-depth study is to compare the economic response measures included in the action plans of Riga and Tallinn, two large Lithuanian municipal administrations, as well as to analyse the narrative developed in the ...
The sea factor in the federal regulation of Russia’s spatial development: post-Soviet experience and current priorities
... Maritime Activity of Russia, 2019 version)
2014—2021
Formalising the federal policy on regional/spatial development (2025 National Policy Framework for Regional Development, 2017; 2025 Strategy for the Spatial Development of Russia, 2019); various measures to support priority geostrategic regions, both new (the Arctic, Crimea) and old ones (the Far East, the Kuril Islands, the Kaliningrad region): national programmes; 2014 federal laws on advanced development territories; 2015 law on the Free Port ...
COVID-19 pandemic in Germany: information campaign, media, society
The Covid-19 pandemic has been a serious challenge to the entire global community. Globally, countries were forced to introduce restrictive measures to contain the infection, inevitably causing popular discontent. Germany introduced some of the most painful restrictions. In times of crisis, timely and reliable information is a prerequisite for public motivation to comply with restrictive ...
Use of the genetic algorithm for devising a formula for liver volumetry
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Confiscation Estonian style: legal and political aspects of potential seizure of Russian assets in EU countries
... International Sanctions<1>, which was subsequently submitted to Parliament for approval. According to the information made public, the new bill lays down national rules allowing the utilisation of assets belonging to individuals targeted by restrictive measures to compensate Ukraine for damages.<2> It can be concluded that this refers to the frozen assets of private individuals targeted by restrictive measures. These assets, according to the Estonian authorities’ estimates, amount to approximately ...
On economic well-being and current measures to support small businesses in agriculture in the Kaliningrad region
... complex role, ensuring, among other things, an increase in the quality of life of the rural population. The current geopolitical and geo-economic conditions in which the Kaliningrad region operates have required strengthening and differentiation of measures and forms of state support for such enterprises. The region has a large-scale program to support farmers, including both financial and non-financial instruments. At the same time, it is necessary to assess not only support measures, but also ...
The economy of Russian Baltic regions: development level and dynamics, structure and international trade partners
... the first seven months of 2021.
There are several possible solutions to the problems faced by the automotive industry in Russia’s Baltic regions. The first one is switching to the supply of components from states standing aside from the restrictive measures against Russia. The second way is to refocus towards the development of electric transport in line with the Concept approved by the Russian government in 2021<9>. The third way is to include assembly plants in value-added chains to ensure ...
The effect of Covid-19 on labour migration in the CIS
This study responds to the need for measures to mitigate the effects of national actions to slow the spread of Covid-19. National responses are dynamic processes and thus an elusive, albeit important, object of study. The governments of most CIS countries acted promptly and decisively in ...
Mathematical processing of measurements results in a laboratory practical work
The problems connected to a technique of mathematical processing of measurements results in a laboratory practical work are considered. The purpose of measurements results processing is optimization of procedure of random error calculation.
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Estimation of errors of detecting the condition of a u bitqubit
In this paper we study the back-action of the quantum point contacton the state of a double quantum dot during the measurement process. To describe this action we introduce an auxiliary subsystem, which is in the entangled states with the original system. This model allowed us to estimate establishment of the steady state of the combined system «double quantum dot ...
Military and political cooperation between Germany and Lithuania in the late 2010s to early 2020s
... two Baltic republics for Germany. Firstly, Lithuania’s larger territory allows for the deployment of NATO troops at a relatively significant distance from the borders of the Russian Federation. This not only reduces the provocative nature of such measures but also provides greater freedom of maneuver in the use of military groupings. This flexibility is particularly important for ensuring a significant advantage over potential adversaries by mobilizing troops from the depths of the country. Modern ...
State support for attracting high skilled workers from Russian regions to the Kaliningrad region: enhancing effectiveness
To attract in-demand professionals from various regions of Russia to the labor market in the Kaliningrad region (including teachers, medical professionals, and IT specialists), support measures have been implemented at both the federal and regional levels. However, the region continues to face a demand for skilled workers, with instances of professionals returning while difficulties in their adaptation are often noted. The article analyzes ...
Three Russian Baltic regions in the context of confrontation between Russia and the West
... affected not only Russia but also its neighbours in the Baltic region. In particular, Poland has turned to the idea of uniting Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) based on the geopolitical concept of the Three Seas, which, besides serving as a defensive measure against the excessive influence of Russia and Germany, is intended to address important economic challenges [17].
Many researchers acknowledge that the roots of the conflict in the CEE region lie in the American policy of exporting democracy and ...
Forensic aspects of cyberbullying as a form of destructive behavior on the Internet
... counteraction to cyberbullying in modern science. The problems of investigation and prevention of bullying are incurred by very limited control in the digital space, first of all social networks due to anonymity of their users. The article proposes some measures to optimize the forensic prevention of crimes committed through cyberbullying. The choice of specific preventive measures should be conditioned by: materials of the criminal case; circumstances prevailing at the time of the decision to implement ...
Internet diffusion and interregional digital divide in Russia: trends, factors, and the influence of the pandemic
... [9], and limits the ability of businesses to enter new markets, etc. In Russia, about 81 % of urban residents had access to high-speed Internet, and in rural areas only 65.8 %.<2> These differences aggravated after the introduction of quarantine measures during the pandemic [10].
The introduction of digital technologies made it possible to carry out many daily processes during the pandemic: distance learning, electronic public services, the delivery of goods, etc. Digital technologies have also ...
Crime situation as an object of criminal law and criminological impact
The article investigates the crime situation as an object of focus of criminological and criminal justice measures of crime prevention. The methodology of the research relied on both general scientific methods (logical and systemic methods, method of analysis) and the method of formal legal analysis for interpreting the norms of criminal procedure and criminal ...
Automatic System for Determining the Angles of Scoliotic Deformity of the Human Spine
Scoliosis is a common disease among children and adults. A standard method for assessing the severity of scoliosis is to measure the Cobb angle. However in some cases the Cobb angle may not be clinically indicative. Moreover, the measurement process is fraught with errors caused by the subjectivity of setting key points at the first measurement stage. The article describes ...
Simulating of ion and electron trajectories in thermal plasma in electric field of a satellite by the molecular dynamic method
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Backaction of measuring tunneling current through double quantum dot on it’s dynamics
In this paper we study the backaction of measuring tunneling current through double quantum dot on it’s dynamics. We propose a new method for evaluating of measured current operator. Results are demonstrated as a graph representing measured stationary current through double quantum dot as ...
Kant and the Constitution of Russian Federation
... Russian constitutionalism: in contextof theory and practice of constitutional right], Filosofija prava v nachale XXI stoletija cherez prizmu konstituzionalizma i konstituzionnoj ekonomiki [The philosophy of right at the beginning XXI century beyond measure of constitutionalism and constitutional economics], Moscow, pp. 46—69.4. Gusejnov, A. A. 2010, U filosofov i juristov mnogo obshih tem [At philosophers and jurists a many general themes], Filosofija prava v nachale XXI stoletija cherez prizmu ...
Sanctions risks and regional development: Russian case
... risks, coping and adaptation capabilities differ significantly between regions [9], [10], [11], [12]: territories more integrated into the global economy, including those bordering the EU, could suffer more. Regional authorities had to apply a set of measures to maintain the level of well-being of residents, depending on their exposure to these risks [13].
This article aims to propose and test a methodology for assessing the exposure of territories (as parts of countries) to the sanctions risks using ...
Vulnerability assessment of coastal systems in the Kaliningrad region using the coast vulnerability index (CVI)
... the coastal area. The practical significance of this study lies in the potential for further utilization of its results to evaluate and analyze the vulnerability of the coastline of the Kaliningrad region and make decisions on implementing a series of measures to protect and preserve the coastal zone. For the study, the Coastal Vulnerability Index (CVI) methodology was selected, which is considered the most versatile compared to others but requires specific parameters for the studied object/territory....
Problems of using the results of an operational experiment and test purchase in proving a criminal case
... operational experiments and test purchases. This is due to the fact that these actions reflect a criminal event carried out under the control of law enforcement authorities. To dispel doubts about the admissibility of documented results of such operational measures, a legal standard for their conduct is developed. Unlike sectoral developments regarding such a legal standard, an interdisciplinary legal standard is proposed. It includes criminal procedural norms, norms of criminal investigative law, as well ...
Priorities for the development of manufacturing industries in the Kaliningrad region
... restrictions, i. e., unlawful sanctions, against Russia. This process is having a particularly pronounced effect on the manufacturing industry. This article aims to describe the effect of restrictions on the development of regional manufacturing companies, measure the resilience of such businesses to external impact, and provide a rationale for the necessary sectoral restructuring and changing the geography of external ties. To this end, we analyse the literature and employ economic statistical methods ...
Knowledge and innovation dynamics of the Northwest Russia under geopolitical changes
... number and volume of between academia, industry and government, the number of students in natural science, mathematics, engineering and medicine, salaries of R&D personnel, the availability of research infrastructure.
Patent statistics have been used to measure R&D output since the middle of the twentieth century [41]. Their limitation is the fact that they reflect inventions rather than innovations. Their strength is that they include only new inventions, not moderate changes in existing technologies ...
The geopolitical effect of the maritime factor on the spatial development of post-Soviet Russia: the Baltic case
... of the economy is contingent on substantial maritime projects — industrial, recreational, and settlement-focused, including those in shipbuilding. Current geopolitical challenges, risks and limitations add urgency to the search for approaches and measures aimed at raising the profile of the sea factor and ensuring its more efficient utilisation. When doing so, the following spatial structures and processes cannot be taken out of the equation.
1. It is essential to build new effectively functioning ...
The Impact of COVID-19 on immigration: the transformation of Norwegian migration policy on asylum seekers
... to complexity reasons, we focus exclusively on the situation of asylum seekers, giving additional attention to unaccompanied minors. These groups’ migration status is assumed to make them especially susceptible to the newly established immigration measures. Drawing upon a combined focus of data on migration regulations and asylum application statistics, we examine what impact mobility-related COVID-19 measures implemented in Norway since January 2020 had on asylum procedures, asylum mobility and ...
Efficiency analysis of seaports in Russia’s Baltic basin: performance evaluation
... relevant in light of the modern challenges faced by the Russian economy. Accurate results from performance evaluations of logistics activities in seaports will enable the timely identification of “bottlenecks” and the implementation of appropriate measures to eliminate them. Let us consider in more detail the methodological basis for conducting a comprehensive multidimensional analysis of the activities of the seaport as the most important border transport hub between internal and external trade ...
Small towns of Latvia: disparities in regional and urban development
... changes, now active, now passive [2], [3], [4].
The need for a comprehensive urban policy encouraging the economic development of towns and cities has been emphasised in the literature in the European context [5].
The problem addressed in this study is measuring the degree of interconnectedness in Latvia’s regional towns between the industrial and economic aspects of the life of society, on the one hand, and its non-economic dimensions, on the other, as well as examining the effect of settlement patterns ...
Determination of the optimal approach to measuring the spleen sizes by sonography
There is a large number of ways to measure the size of the spleen by ultrasonography. Methodically correct examination is the key to the accurate determination of splenomegaly. The article describes well-known methods for determining its size and volume, which are used in sonography, computed ...
Development of the automatic system based on the three-factor communication model for the extraction and classification of the comments in social media
... extraction we got the texts (76.000) and comments (1.500.000) samples and developed a neural network classifying the texts decoding regimes during its interpretation. The approach developed by authors both allows to consider the issues, and the 'measures/statements — reactions' model, it helps to examine broader set of governmental measures and statements, users' reactions and analyze texts in the Russian language.
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Transformation of global value chains in Russia and the Baltics amid Covid-19: prospects for regionalization and implications for economic policy
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The labour market of Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave amid Covid-19
... question is how the immigrant-rich labour market will rebalance the supply-demand equation. Official statistics from the regional government and its subordinate bodies shows that the Kaliningrad regional labour market has been severely battered by shutdown measures. This particularly applies to organisations operating in the most sensitive industries: manufacturing, hospitality, tourism, estate, transport, and warehousing. The unemployment has gone up, reaching a level above the national average; the number ...
Method for estimating the width of a domain wall from a signal generated by a domain wall when passing through a measuring coil
The formula for the emf Faraday induction from a domain wall moving in a microwire is derived. The time derivative of the magnetic flux in the measuring coil is expressed through a five-fold integral over the wall volume and over the coil section surface. The resulting expression is compared with those obtained previously with a simplified description of the measurement objects.
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Ultrasound elastometry of the spleen (review)
Measuring spleen stiffness is an insufficiently described diagnostic method, although it allows to diagnose some of internal diseases. The purpose of the paper is to study the influence of various factors on the obtained values of spleen stiffness. ...
Legal regulation of activities in the Arctic in the context of sanctions
... as relevant restrictions. The author concludes that the sanction factor is hardly affective as the main restrictions are imposed on the offshore oil production sector, which cannot yet be developed effectively due to its high cost. The considered measures do not seriously challenge any other economic areas, allowing the joint projects develop at almost the same level. According to the author, the influence of the sanction factor is exaggerated, which means further joint activities of Russia ...
Liver shear wave elastography: the problem of accuracy and reproducibility
The article reviews the influence of various factors on the accuracy and reproducibility of liver stiffness measurements using shear wave elastography (SWE), as well as on the reliability of judgments about the norm and pathology. The tasks included analyzing the factors affecting the accuracy of measurements of liver stiffness depending on the equipment; ...
Evaluating and Measuring the Security of Russia’s Border Regions: Theory and Practice
The economic security of Russia’s regions has been the focus of numerous studies. Significant contributions have been made to relevant methodological approaches and measurement tools. However, economic security has been little studied in the context of border regions. In this article, we address the methodological problems of employing existing methods and models for measuring the economic security of border regions....
Program realization of calculation method of radio signal attenuation in atmospheric gases for satellite communications
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