Introduction . Humanity has entered an era of large-scale transformation, during which mechanisms for global governance and the coordination of interests are being formed, including through the creation of world models based on artificial intelligence. Aim . Identifying approaches to developing world models. Materials and methods . System dynamics and artificial intelligence based on UN data and decisions of international institutions. Results . A prototype of a platform-based solution for a world model, based on a space-intelligence transformer, has been developed. It is aimed at creating a monetary machine — the VITALITYSCOPE digital platform — a system for early warning of human beings about quantum-resonant phenomena in the environment, designed to predict the emergence of global crises and extend human longevity. Conclusion . The VITALITYSCOPE platform is a tool for reconciling interests in overcoming quantum-resonant phenomena on planet Earth and extending human life.
Introduction . The problem of improving the system of interstate exchange of STI of the CIS member states in accordance with the implementation of the documents adopted within the framework of the CIS requires constant search and development of proposals to improve the effectiveness of international cooperation. Purpose : The study aims to develop the theoretical and methodological foundations and format of an open information resource — a document and abstract database designed for the system of international exchange of scientific and technical information of the CIS member states. Particular attention is paid to the formation of a two-component structure of the resource, combining publications in the fields of natural, exact, and technical sciences, as well as strategic sectors of the economy. Methods . The study is based on a systems approach. Methods were used: content analysis of strategic documents of the CIS and the Russian Federation, a comparative analysis of international practices (CORDIS, OECD iLibrary, BRICS STI), as well as methods for classifying and grouping information arrays. An analysis of the needs of state corporations and large Russian companies for analytical information was conducted, and scientific and industry classifiers VINITI RAS, OKVED, classifiers of Rosatom and Gazprom) were compared. Results . A theoretical and methodological approach to database development has been developed, including a two-way search mechanism: by scientific topic and by industry queries. A proposal for the format of the “Document and Abstract Database” section for inclusion on the CIS portal has been formulated. Pilot industry areas (nuclear and oil and gas industries) and the resource structure (navigation, bibliographic, and service sections) have been identified. Options for collaboration with state corporations to create joint analytical products have been proposed. Conclusion . The creation of the proposed information resource will increase the intensity of interstate STI exchange, provide visualization of points of technological growth and cooperation between CIS countries, and will also contribute to strengthening industry technological sovereignty. The resulting methodology can be adapted for other international associations, including BRICS.
Relevance . The relevance of this study is determined by the need to enhance the legal certainty of monitoring the activities of the State Scientific Centers of the Russian Federation, since the current regulatory framework does not fully establish the system of evaluation criteria, the procedure for their application, or the legal consequences of monitoring results. This creates risks of inconsistent law enforcement and necessitates further improvement of the regulatory and methodological framework for evaluating the activities of the State Scientific Centers of the Russian Federation. Objective . The objective of the study is to identify problems related to the regulatory certainty of the criteria used for monitoring the activities of the State Scientific Centers of the Russian Federation and to substantiate the need to improve the legal regulation of the system for evaluating their activities. Methodology . The study is based on an analysis of regulatory legal acts and methodological documents governing the monitoring of the activities of the State Scientific Centers of the Russian Federation, as well as scientific and analytical sources addressing the evaluation of the performance of State Scientific Centers. The formal legal, comparative legal, and systems approaches were applied. Results . The study revealed that the current legal regulation of monitoring the activities of the State Scientific Centers of the Russian Federation primarily establishes procedural aspects of evaluation, whereas the system of substantive indicators O1–O11, the methods for calculating them, and the procedure for interpreting the results have not been sufficiently formalized in regulatory terms. It was established that the use of the Methodological Recommendations as the principal source for determining evaluation criteria creates risks of legal uncertainty, divergent interpretations of indicators, and an expansion of the discretion of the authorities involved in the monitoring process. Possible areas for improving the regulatory framework were substantiated, including the formal regulatory establishment of the list of indicators and the methods for calculating them, as well as the distinction between mandatory and analytical evaluation criteria. Conclusions . The article demonstrates the need to refine the regulatory and methodological framework for monitoring the activities of the State Scientific Centers of the Russian Federation. It is shown that, while preserving the role of the Methodological Recommendations as an instrument for detailing and standardizing reporting, the key evaluation criteria capable of affecting the retention or termination of the status of a State Scientific Center of the Russian Federation should be properly established in regulatory legal acts. This would enhance the transparency, comparability, and predictability of the monitoring process and reduce the risks of inconsistent law enforcement.
Introduction. Strategies for Russia’s civilian presence in Svalbard are considered, with a focus on tourism and scientific cooperation as key instruments of soft power and geopolitical positioning. Aim . Assess the significance of tourism and scientific cooperation for Russia’s civilian presence on Svalbard. Material and methods. Drawing on policy documents, official statements, and recent developments, a qualitative document analysis is combined with a case study approach. Results. An analysis is provided of how Russia seeks to maintain and reconfigure its presence on the archipelago amidst economic constraints and Norwegian policy. Conclusion. Tourism is becoming the central pillar of Russia’s civilian presence on the archipelago, whereas scientific engagement with BRICS and other partners is more likely to unfold elsewhere in the broader Russian Arctic.
The end of the political transition in Afghanistan in August 2021 altered radically the spheres of activities of International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs), compelling them to make an urgent change in priorities, making the development-focused programming change to emergency humanitarian response. This paper explores the combined effect of INGOs on the health and education sector in Afghanistan during the 2020-2025 timeframe, specifically how innovation and Information Systems (IS) have helped the service delivery to be sustained in the face of extreme institutional and political constraints. The paper uses a mixed-methodology approach to review secondary data concerning key health and education indicators, as well as a thematic analysis of the operational strategies of INGOs. The quantitative data show that the female secondary school enrollment (38.5 percent in 2020 and estimated 1.5 percent in 2025) fell precipitously, and the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) increased, indicating the humanitarian crisis. On the other hand, the INGO health coverage became even more important with a manifestation of their urgency as the main service provider. Qualitative analysis revealed that the introduction of sustainable, localized information systems, particularly remote monitoring and resource tracking, was the key institutional innovation that enabled the INGO to achieve approximately 82 % resource allocation efficiency after the transition, compared to 65 % before the transition. The paper concludes that INGOs have played an essential role in ensuring that there is no complete breakdown of vital services, but their overall effect in the long term is limited due to the absence of a consistent institutional structure and policy limitations. Policy recommendations focus on the necessity to have long-term, adaptable funding, and investment in digital resilience and a localized approach to service provision to maneuver the humanitarian-development nexus in fragile contexts.
