An academic setting with a focus on dissertation collaboration. The scene includes a diverse group of scholars, representing expertise in economics, humanities, and technical fields, engaged in a lively discussion around a large table covered with books, papers, and laptops. They are in a well-lit, spacious library or university study room, with bookshelves in the background. The scholars are conversing and writing, showing a blend of different languages including English, Russian, and Ukrainian. The environment conveys a sense of professional, prompt service and intellectual engagement.