Advances in Natural, Human-Made, and Coupled Human-Natural Systems Research: Volume 2

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This book is a unique collection of advanced research on natural, human-made, and coupled human–natural systems. The contributors analyze the current state of knowledge, address methodological challenges, and explore engaging cases. The chapters demonstrate the balanced disciplinary strength and discuss interdisciplinary perspectives. The authors undertake a holistic and spatially integrative analysis to understand the sustainability of environmental, economic, and social systems, emphasizing the coupled nature of such systems. In particular, the chapters explore biodiversity conservation and natural resources, the sustainability of natural and human-altered ecosystems, sustainability–vulnerability issues in coupled human–natural systems, mechanisms to foster sustainable environmental practices, eventually accumulating sustainability research and practice in various fields. More than that, the challenges of educational and economic systems are studied closely. The authors rely on unique data, develop regional and local knowledge, and explore global trends at local scales. A separate focus is devoted to human health and well-being.   The book has seven sections: (1) Advances in Natural and Coupled Human–Natural Systems Research; (2) Economic Systems in the Age of Digital Changes and Unstable Environments; (3) Sustainable Social Systems, Migration Flows, and Social Cohesion; (4) Taking Action for Greater Security and Effective Partnerships for Sustainable Development; (5) Systemic Challenges and Changes in Education Systems in Russia and Around the Globe; (6) Advances in Cultural Traditions and Innovation, Development Barriers, and Social Stability; (7) Human Health and Well-being: Taking Action for Sustainable Development.   Written by scholars and practitioners from multiple fields of knowledge, the book is designed for a broader audience interested in the following research areas: systems research and thinking, sustainability research and thinking, system dynamics, management of complexity, decision analysis, organization theory, governance, natural resources, environmental studies, economic development, social policies, cleaner production, innovation, cultural studies, and sustainable practices.   Program Committee Organizing Committee Contents Advances in Natural Systems Research Water Resources of Transboundary Rivers in the Steppe Zone Under Modern Hydroclimatic Conditions 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusion References The Role of Late Pleistocene Permafrost Processes in the Formation of Thufurs in the Southern Cis-Urals Steppe 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References The Effect of Hydrogen Sulfide on the Activity of Thymocytes 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Advances in Coupled Human-Natural Systems Research The Comfort Potential and Development Prospects of Cities in the Steppe Zone of Russia Using the Index Method 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusion References Developing Institutional Support for Rational Steppe Land Use 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 3.1 Norms of Steppe Land Use 3.2 Steppe Ecological Optimum 3.3 Steppe Landscape Optimization 3.4 Co-optimization Strategy in Steppe Land Use 4 Discussion 4.1 Institutional Base of Steppe Land Use 5 Conclusion References Natural Fires in the Steppe Regions of Russia: Causing Factors and Detection Experience 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusion References Dynamics of Erosion Processes in Steppe Landscapes Caused by Agricultural and Oil Production 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusion References Challenges in Developing Ecological and Economic Areas in the Mountainous Region of the Greater Altai, Russia 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusion References The Resource Availability and Resource Dependence of Yakutia, a Russian Economic Region 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusion References Sustainable Development and Environmental Safety of Industrial Regions of Russia 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Thermal Regimes of Landscape Surfaces After Steppe Fires According to Landsat Data 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusion References Ecological Expertise in the Management System of Environmental Use and Protection 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Stripping Voltammetry as a Method for Assessing the Possible Effects of Microelements on Humans 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References The System of Complex Spatial Development Indicators 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 2.1 Calculation of Regional Spatial Development Indicators for the Tyumen Region 2.2 Calculation of Regional Spatial Development Indicators for the South of the Tyumen Region 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Resource Potential Assessment of the Russian Rural Areas from the Standpoint of Modern Concepts on Spatial Development 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Transformer and Ozonator Systems for Livestock Buildings 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Sustainable Social Systems, Migration Flows, and Social Cohesion The Social Credit System as a Tool for Ensuring National Security 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Transformation of Close Relations in the Post-Soviet States 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References The Impact of Globalization on National Law and Cultural Identity of Russian Citizens 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Human Security Risks in the New Information Medium 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Divergence in the Efficiency of Social Production: A Baseline Study 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Youth Subcultures from the Perspective of Tolerance 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusion References Current Problems and Methods of Preserving the Objects of Cultural Heritage in Russia 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Influence of Paternalistic Traditions of the Russian Statehood on the Formation of Effective Local Self-government Institutes 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Transformations of Trust Under Caused by Instabilities of Educational Interactions 1 Introduction 1.1 Problem Setting 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References The Impact Estimation of Human Capital on Social Well-Being and Social Development in the Digital Era: A Mathematical Model 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 2.1 The Problems of Mathematical Modeling for Assessing the Impact of Human Capital on Social Well-Being and Development of Russia 2.2 Transformation of the Human Capital in the Digital Economy 3 Results 3.1 The Experience of Mathematical Modeling of Impact Assessment of the Human Capital on Social Well-Being 3.2 The Leading Role of Education in the Development of the Human Capital 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Human Resources in Western Siberia: Electrophysiological Myocardial Properties of Students Residing in a Northern City 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References The Framework for Socio-economic Development in the Steppe Regions of Russia 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Formation Mechanisms of Civil Society in the Russian Federation 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Conditions and Factors for the Development of Social Innovation 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References The Balance of Private and Public Interests to Accelerate the Development of Regional Institutions 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Challenges to Social Structures Monitoring in the Arctic Regions 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References The Impact of the Pandemic on Educational Migration: Case Studies from India and China 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Fundamentals of Developing Legal Mechanisms for the Protection of Society in the Context of Scientific and Technological Progress 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Experience of Sociological Analysis of Proneness to Conflict in Regional Communities 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Psychological Features of Formation of an Active Life Position Among Older Adults 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Psychosocial Competencies of Bank Workers: Development Through Volunteering 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Advances in Cultural Traditions and Innovation, Development Barriers, and Social Stability Innovative Approaches and Management Mechanisms in Regional Service Sectors 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Methodological and Organizational Peculiarities of Studying Practices in Forensic Examinations: A Comparative Analysis of Australia, Vietnam, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Russia 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Legal Challenges to Biological Security in the Arctic Zone 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Corruption as a Threat to State Security: “Confiscation in Rem” as a Problem Solution 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Legal Regulation of Budgetary Relations in the EAEU and the EU: Economic Security in the Context of Digital Economy 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References The Impact of Digital Technologies on Arbitration Courts 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 3.1 Use of Digital Technologies in Arbitration Proceedings 3.2 Digital Technologies Applied to Arbitral Awards 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Control Over the Allocation of Foreign Capital by Resident Individuals: Global Trends in Russia’s Legislation 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 3.1 Reporting About Abroad Capital 3.2 Capital Flow Restrictions 3.3 International Cooperation 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Latin Language for Historians: Traditional Approach or Necessity of Dead Language “Revival”? 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Visual Aspects of Traditional Japanese Cuisine 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Digit Versus Logos 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References