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Academic associations play a vital role in the development of academic fields and their respective educational institutions. Using Critical Race Theory, this article reviews the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication's (AEJMC) ethnic/racial and gender diversity, DEI research, and leadership demographics to provide context for our analysis of the organization's ethnic/racial and gender leadership between 2010 and 2022. Findings indicate AEJMC has made strides in its recruitment and retention of women and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) faculty. White females and Asian males are well represented in the organization's highest leadership positions, and in the Council of Divisions. However, Hispanics and Native Americans continue to be underrepresented in top leadership positions. Study findings, proposed solutions, and best practices aim to help AEJMC and its members make a difference in addressing shortcomings related to DEI research, retention, and leadership cultivation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Based on computerized and manual content analyses, we examined the theories, methods, topics, and authors' backgrounds of the empirical articles revolving around politics and media published by Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly (JMCQ) in its 100 years (N = 424). The most common theories are agenda-setting, framing, and selective exposure, and quantitative methods prevail with single-country studies being more prevalent than comparative analyses. A considerable portion of research has focused on political news, particularly during campaigns. Male, U.S.-based authors dominate, but female-authored work has increased in the past decade. Challenges remain to make the research on politics and media in JMCQ more generalizable globally. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

It is stated in the article that the solution of many complex problems in various fields of philosophy in recent years or different approaches to these problems determine a more comprehensive and deep understanding of mind and consciousness at certain critical moments. Taking into account that human existence is at the root of many problems in philosophy, elements such as mind, consciousness and intelligence form the central problems of philosophy as both the most fundamental and the most difficult to solve components of human existence. It is noted that earlier philosophical studies gave priority to the history of philosophy, but recently, due to the wide spread of fuzzy logic, philosophical approaches to artificial intelligence have been increased. At present, technical and theoretical researches related to artificial intelligence are increasing and these researches create serious problems not only in the field of philosophy, but also in fields such as ethics, politics, law, economics, sociology, psychology. The main purpose of the reflection is to show that the platform on which artificial intelligence will be discussed is important. In the article, an attempt was made to analyze the issues of artificial intelligence, mind and consciousness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article is devoted to the processes of transformation of societies in the political elite due to research conducted in the United States. The research involves research methods and theoretical knowledge based on historical experience, as well as the progressive views and opinions of well-known experts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents the species composition of pests on capsicum,recorded in open field conditions. A total of 59 species belonging to 9 categories were identified. Among them a substantial composition of the representatives of Lepidoptera stood out (17 species), 2 of which are the main pests of capsicum (Helicoverpa armigera, Spodoptera exiqua). 7 of the detected pests are registered in Armenia for the first time, and 8 types of damage are mentioned by us for the first time as capsicum pest. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article examines the problems of formation and development of urban entities in the territory of historical Azerbaijan closely related to the historical destiny of the people of this country. This study explores the architectural environment that has evolved over the centuries and is a mirror of history. Monuments of Azerbaijani architecture are the source of the richest information about the life of the society that created them. As both the monuments of art and construction equipment, they give a lively idea of the aesthetic standards of the epoch, ideology, development of productive forces and organization of crafts, and sometimes the political situation of this era. The article highlights the work on purposeful researches of the last decades, which allow outlining the milestones of development of the most ancient architecture of Azerbaijan. These studies have aroused an obvious academic interest in ancient civilizations. The article analyzes architectural monuments, in particular, original structures of the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age, the period of antiquity and the Middle Ages, their typological classification is carried out, and conservation and restoration projects of monuments of the southern region of Azerbaijan are proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article provides a comprehensive review of latest religious studies research into the phenomenon of cannibalism. All materials are supported with real-world modern examples, based on media reports and findings of primatology and anthropology. In attempt of revealing religious aspect of cannibalism the article presents interesting findings from the author's own anthropological experience in Western Africa. Using classification schemes of the subject, mainly developed and represented in the field of anthropology, the author compares similar aspects in both approaches of anthropology and religious studies. Having applied a variety of classification schemes and methods, the author demonstrates a number of interesting findings. Study analyzes religious meaning of cannibalism that overlaps with social and political significance of consuming enemies to mark one's dominance and superiority or consuming a dead relative to express love, or in attempt to distance the spirit of the deceased from the world of the living, or to acquire physical or spiritual qualities contained in the corpse. Thus sacrifice, the aggressive destruction of enemies, and the devoted incorporation of anxious destruction of a loved one's body are all facets of cannibalism that may be presented in different cultural context. Despite the common assumptions that cannibalism has been seen as characteristic of primitive communities the article analyzes variety of cannibalistic practices in modern complex society. The article contains some fundamental assumptions supporting the belief that traditional approach contributes to seemingly counter-productive common attitude to the phenomenon of cannibalism and prevents academic minds from deeper understanding of it. The author pays particular attention to the aspect of presence or absence of religious beliefs behind all the mentioned acts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aerospace as a whole, primarily aviation and planes, for a short time after 1903, greatly advance the frontiers of human activity. Initially, unsafe "flying device" the plane, has become a factor in loose resolving wars and one of the reliable means of transport and communication between people around the world. Quick technical and technological development required a special approach. Mass production and use of aircraft, brought in light the need for standardization in the production, testing and lead into operational use of combat aircraft, as well as in commercial use for the purposes of air traffic. Testing the aircraft, is now more disciplinary research activity of a large number of experts from various fields, including test pilot who is an irreplaceable member. At that goal the test-measuring equipment (IMO), are specifically designed, and test pilots are trained in specialized schools for the experiment pilots. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]