Acta Baltica Historiae et Philosophiae Scientiarum sees its mission in offering  publishing opportunities for Baltic and non-Baltic scholars in the field of the history  and philosophy of natural and social sciences (including legal studies) to promote  and further international cooperation between scholars of different countries in this field.

Acta Baltica Historiae et Philosophiae Scientiarum is dedicated to providing publishing opportunities for both Baltic and non-Baltic scholars in the fields of the history and philosophy of natural and social sciences, including legal studies, with the aim of promoting and enhancing international cooperation among scholars from different countries in this area.

《Acta Baltica Historiae et Philosophiae Scientiarum》致力于为波罗的海及非波罗的海地区的学者提供出版机会，专注于自然科学和社会科学（包括法律研究）的历史与哲学领域，旨在促进不同国家学者之间的国际合作。

Acta Baltica Historiae et Philosophiae Scientiarum

Based on archival documents and published sources, the article attempts to identify and evaluate the main features of the process of establishing applied research institutes and organising their activities in Vilnius during the first two postwar decades. This period marked the formation of the institutes’ organisational structure and formulation of the main directions of their activities. The developments of this period in the history of the research institutes can be attributed primarily to the efforts of the academic community in Vilnius to mobilise the scientific potential that had survived the postwar years and to plan research that was more relevant to the Lithuanian context at a time of strict Soviet ideologisation and regulation of activities. In postwar Vilnius, applied research and studies were first initiated at the institutes of the then Health Commissariat. The postwar situation also meant that the research institutes established in Vilnius under the Academy of Sciences focused on applied and natural sciences. The structure and specialisation of these institutions was based on the organisational model of the Academy of Sciences of the Soviet Union. However, the aim in Lithuania was to align research as much as possible to the needs of the region and to upgrade the qualifications of young Lithuanian scientists. The sources and published data discussed in this article reveal that the further specialisation of the main applied and theoretical research areas, pursued at the institutes of the Academy of Sciences, took place between 1956 and 1965.

Romualdas Juzefovičius

Trends in the Applied Profiling of Research Institutes in Vilnius in 1945–1965

1945-1965年维尔纽斯研究所应用概况趋势

The work of Georges Matisse (1874–1961), a French physicist, philosopher, epistemologist, and translator, has been largely overlooked, particularly his contributions to the history of science in the first half of the 20th century. His work focused on the emerging field of cybernetics and provided a philosophical perspective on new physics. His books delved into the philosophical underpinnings of scientific doctrines, viewing them as systems of reference and modes of representation rather than expressions of absolute truths. Although he could not personally attend the Copenhagen Congress for the Unity of Science in 1936, his talk was presented, offering a unique case study on uncertainty and determinism. Matisse employed an expanded notion of causality to study concrete facts in human societies, arguing against a universal law of history. His final book was dedicated to Bachelard. This paper offers initial insights into Matisse’s sociology program, discusses his methodological approaches within logical empiricism, and outlines his perspective on the purpose of nature. The study concludes that Matisse’s interdisciplinary approach, which included a theory on the relationship between religion and science, was based on his robust understanding of biophysics and scientific history.

Enrique Wulff

A Forgotten French Physicist: Georges Matisse (1874–1961)

一位被遗忘的法国物理学家：乔治·马蒂斯（1874–1961）

Born in Chicago in 1888 to a family of Polish immigrants, Jacob Bolotin is a remarkable figure in the history of science. Despite being born completely blind and the many challenges he had to face in his youth, he managed to become a sought-after medical professional, an excellent pulmonologist, and the first blind physician in history. His story and activities remain highly inspirational today, as they convey a powerful message about the importance of an inclusive environment and the potential of people with low or no sight.

Michele Mele

The Story of Jacob Bolotin (1888–1924), the First Blind Physician

雅各布·博洛廷的故事（1888–1924）：第一位盲人医生

Professor Yurii Duplenko passed away on October 18, 2024, at the age of 89.

Vira Gamaliia

Kostiantyn Vasyliev

Borys Vasylkivskyi

In Memoriam: Professor Yurii Duplenko (1935–2024)

悼念：尤里·杜普连科教授（1935–2024）

This historical essay presents an analysis of the origins and development of modern pharmacognosy in Ukraine and explores the founding and development of the Department of Pharmacognosy at the National University of Pharmacy (NUPh, Kharkiv), providing an overview of the department`s history, a framework of its educational and methodological processes, primary research directions, and its main achievements. The paper also includes biographical data and outlines the main scientific and pedagogical achievements of prominent individuals who made a significant contribution to the development and formation of pharmacognostic and pharmaceutical science and education in Ukraine. Over the years, the staff of the pharmacognosy department has authored and published 14 monographs, 8 standard training programs, 25 textbooks, practical guides, and training manuals, 47 lecture notes, and 103 educational and methodological developments. Furthermore, 16 doctoral and 77 candidate theses have been defended at the Department of Pharmacognosy. The staff has also secured 63 author’s certificates and 171 patents, and published about 1,050 articles, 1,060 abstracts, and 16 monographs. In addition, the department has developed numerous medicinal products and therapeutic as well as preventive items that have been introduced into medical practice. These achievements create a solid background for the department’s fruitful development and future success.

Publication Information	Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG，Publishing cycle: ，Journal Type: journal，Open Access Journals: Yes
Basic data	Year of publication: 2013，Proportion of original research papers: 0.00%，Self Citation Rate:N.A.， Gold OA Rate: 0.00%
Average review cycle	30 weeks

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Trends in the Applied Profiling of Research Institutes in Vilnius in 1945–1965

A Forgotten French Physicist: Georges Matisse (1874–1961)

The Story of Jacob Bolotin (1888–1924), the First Blind Physician

In Memoriam: Professor Yurii Duplenko (1935–2024)

The History and Development of Modern Pharmacognosy in Ukraine: The National University of Pharmacy, Kharkiv

Trends in the Applied Profiling of Research Institutes in Vilnius in 1945–1965

A Forgotten French Physicist: Georges Matisse (1874–1961)

The Story of Jacob Bolotin (1888–1924), the First Blind Physician

In Memoriam: Professor Yurii Duplenko (1935–2024)

The History and Development of Modern Pharmacognosy in Ukraine: The National University of Pharmacy, Kharkiv

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