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ALEXANDER SABLUKOV – INGINEER, INVENTOR AND PUBLIC FIGURE
Authors: Спиридонова Л.В. , Смык А.Ф.
Published: September 2024

Статья посвящена Александру Александровичу Саблукову (17831857), русскому военному инженеру, изобретателю и общественному деятелю. В истории науки и техники он известен как изобретатель первого в мире центробежного вентилятора, первое испытание которого было осуществлено в России для промышленных целей на кожевенном заводе, позже на сахарном. Также впервые в мире был применен центробежный вентилятор конструкции А.А. Саблукова в горной промышленности. Наряду с созданием вентиляторов и насосов, изобретением гидравлического реактивного двигателя А.А. Саблуков успешно работал в области совершенствования военной техники, а также внес вклад в развитие инженерного образования. Изобретения А.А. Саблукова нашли широкое применение не только в России, но и за границей.

The article describes the invention of the worlds first fan by Russian scientist A.A. Sablukov. The first application and testing of the fan for industrial purposes was carried out at the tannery, then at the sugar factory. Also for the first time in the world was applied to the centrifugal fan designed by A. A. Sablukov in the mining industry. Along with the creation of fans and pumps, the invention of the hydraulic jet engine A.A. Sablukov successfully worked in the field of improving military equipment. A.A. Sablukovs inventions found wide application not only in Russia, but also in foreign practice.
PREPARING STUDENTS FOR TRAINING IN UNIVERSITIES IN THE 1920S–1930s (ACCORDING TO THE MATERIALS OF THE IRKUTSK ARCHIVE)
Authors: Великоруссов П.В. , Воронина М.М.
Published: September 2024

Послереволюционное время в России 19201930 годы было исключительно интересным, необычным и с образовательной точки зрения. В статье рассказывается о рабочих факультетах, созданных и получивших распространение по всей стране в достаточно короткий промежуток времени. Люди, практически не умеющие считать, писать, благодаря продуманной методике, единым централизованным программам через два года обучения могли уже поступать в высшие учебные заведения. Основной задачей рабочих факультетов было широкое вовлечение пролетарских и крестьянских масс в стены высшей школы. Весной 1919 г. правительство утвердило предложения по реформированию системы высшего образования в стране. Следствием этого явилась организация так называемых рабочих факультетов. Они очень быстро распространились сначала в европейской части страны и, почти сразу же, за Уралом. В Сибири уже в начале 1920 года встал вопрос об открытии рабочих факультетов сначала при университете Иркутска, затем в других городах. К 1930м годам рабфаки стали самостоятельными учреждениями, прикрепленными по производственному признаку к вузам. Рабочие факультеты сыграли значительную роль в жизни Советского Союза.

The postrevolutionary years in Russia (19201930) were also interesting from an educational point of view. The article describes the workers faculties which were created in a short time and quickly spread across the country. After two years of study, thanks to a wellthought methodology and a program of training, people who could hardly count and write, could have entered higher education institutions. The main task of the workers faculties was the wide involvement of the proletarian and peasant masses in the walls of the higher school. In the spring of 1919, the government approved proposals for reforming the higher education system in the country. The consequence of this was the organization of the socalled workers faculties. They quickly spread first in the European part of the country and, almost immediately, beyond the Urals. Already in the beginning of 1920 in Siberia, the question arose of opening working faculties, first at the University of Irkutsk, then in other cities. By the 1930s, the workers schools became independent institutions attached, on a production basis, to universities. Workers faculties played a significant role in the life of the Soviet Union.
On the issue of mastering a musical work in the space «4 D»
Authors: Блок О.А.
Published: September 2024

В статье рассматривается музыкальное произведение как многомерное детерминантное пространство, требующее от современных исполнителей более серьезного осмысленного отношения. В связи с этим указывается на ряд негативных факторов, влияющих на формирование исполнительской культуры обучающихся музыкантов, которые относятся к различным звеньям отечественного образования (начальное, среднее специальное, высшее, послевузовское). В аналитический круг включается система («текст», «подтекст», «надтекст», «контекст» музыкального произведения) осмысление и применение которой, по мнению автора, может обеспечить технологический прорыв в процессе подготовки музыкантов-исполнителей. Даются определения дефиниций «текст», «подтекст», «надтекст» и «контекст» как совокупности многомерного пространства музыкального произведения («4D»). Производится попытка выявления специфики освоения каждого, отдельно-взятого пространственного уровня музыкального произведения. Заостряется внимание на том, что именно подобный технологический подход может способствовать открытию новых перспектив в педагогике музыкального исполнительства.

The article considers the musical work as a multidimensional determinantal space, which requires a more serious meaningful attitude from contemporary performers. In this regard, a number of negative factors affecting the formation of the performing culture of studying musicians, which belong to different parts of national education (primary, secondary special, higher, postgraduate) are indicated. The analytical circle includes a system ("text", "subtext", "over text", "context" of a musical work) which, in the author's opinion, can provide a technological breakthrough in the process of preparing performing musicians. Defi nitions of the definitions "text", "subtext", "over text" and "context" are given as a combination of the multidimensional space of a musical work ("4D"). An attempt is made to identify the specifics of mastering each individual spatial level of a musical work. It focuses on the fact that it is this technological approach that can contribute to the discovery of new perspectives in the pedagogy of musical performance.
Parody technique in masses by John Taverner
Authors: Наумова Н.И.
Published: September 2024

Статья посвящена малоисследованной как в отечественном, так и западном музыкознании области технике пародии в мессах одного из крупнейших английских композиторов ранней тюдоровской эпохи Джона Тавернера (ок. 14901545). Из восьми месс Тавернера две представляют собой мессыпародии. Это пятиголосные мессы Small Devotion и Mater Christi, написанные на собственные мотеты композитора. Мессыпародии Тавернера рассматриваются в контексте английской полифонической традиции. Автором статьи выделяются два вида английских месспародий, ко второму из которых принадлежат мессы Тавернера. Раскрываются методы работы Тавернера с первоисточником. Особый акцент делается на технике пародии в Gloria мессы Small Devotion, где посредством скрупулезной работы с материалом мотета композитор выстраивает изысканную, продуманную композицию. Показывается отличие в принципах пародии Тавернера и двух крупнейших представителей нидерландской школы Якоба Обрехта и Жоскена Депре. Целый ряд решений, которые Тавернер воплощает с помощью первоисточника в своих мессах, представляется уникальным как для английских, так и для континентальных месспародий.

The article is devoted to underexplored field both in Russian and Western musicology parody technique in masses by one of the most outstanding English composers of Early Tudor period John Taverner (c. 14901545). Two of the eight Taverners masses are parody masses. These are Small Devotion и Mater Christi masses for five voices, based on Taverners motets. Taverners parody masses are considered in the context of the English polyphonic tradition. The author of the article distinguishes two types of English parody masses, to the second of which belong parody masses by Taverner. Taverners methods of working with the original source are identified. Particular emphasis is placed on the parody technique in Gloria from mass Small Devotion, where, through scrupulous work with the motet material, the composer builds an exquisite, elaborated composition. The difference in the parody principles of Taverner and the two most influential representatives of the Netherlandish School Jacob Obrecht and Josquin des Prez is shown. A number of decisions that Taverner embodies precisely through the use of the original source are unique for both the English and the Continental parody masses.
Method the teacher: Igumnov Konstantin Nikolaevich
Authors: Сунь В.
Published: September 2024

В статье изучается методика педагога Игумнова К.Н. Школа К.Н. Игумнова смогла охватить весь мир (в пространственном отношении) и всё ХХ столетие (во временном). Его ученики трудились и продолжают трудиться во многих государствах. Первые выпускники К.Н. Игумнова завершили обучение в его классе в начале ХХ в. его наиболее младшие ученики Б.М. Давидович (профессор Джульярдской школы в США) и Н.Л. Штаркман (профессор Московской консерватории) смогли перенести традиции своего учителя в ХХI в., став главными профессорами самых авторитетных музыкальных учебных учреждений в мире. Всё это помогает считать фортепианную педагогику К.Н. Игумнова крупным явлением в международной музыкальной педагогике, которая нуждается в самом детальном анализе.

The article studies the methodology of the teacher Igumnov K.N. School K.N. Igumnova was able to cover the whole world (in spatial terms) and the entire twentieth century (in time). His students worked and continue to work in many countries. The first graduates of K.N. Igumnova completed training in his class in the early twentieth century. his youngest students BM Davidovich (Professor of the Juilliard school in the United States) and N.L. Starkman (Professor of the Moscow Conservatory) was able to transfer the traditions of his teacher in the XXI century., becoming the main professors of the most authoritative music schools in the world. All this helps to consider piano pedagogy K.N. Igumnova is the largest phenomenon in international music pedagogy, which needs the most detailed analysis.
Concept of automation of troubleshooting management processes at the resources of a telecommunication company
Authors: БУЛАНОВ В.А. , БУЛАНОВА Т.А. , СУХИНИН П.А.
Published: September 2024

Рассматриваются варианты выполнения работ по информационному сопровождению проекта совершенствования процессов работы с клиентами и повышению эффективности использования средств автоматизации в телекоммуникационной компании на примере оператора связи Центрального региона. Дается анализ текущих алгоритмов работы подразделений этого оператора в процессе обработки обращений клиентов, сформулированы требования к средствам автоматизации и предложены пути реализации этих требований с многокритериальной оценкой каждого из вариантов.

Variants of the work on information support of the project to improve the processes of working with clients and increase the efficiency of the use of automation in a telecommunications company are examined using the example of a telecom operator in the Central region. The analysis of the current algorithms of the units of this operator in the process of processing customer requests is given, requirements for automation tools are formulated and ways to implement these requirements with a multicriteria assessment of each option are proposed.
Optimization of frequency discretization for diagnostic information at diagnostics of technical objects
Authors: АСАДЧИЙ А.В. , СОЛДАТОВ А.И. , СОРОКИН П.В. , СОЛДАТОВ А.А.
Published: September 2024

Представлена структурная схема устройства контроля. Описан принцип работы устройства контроля. Показаны основные узлы влияющие на качество восстановления контролируемого сигнала. Проведен анализ работы дифференцирующего устройства и генератора, управляемого напряжением. Приведены основные характеристики дифференцирующего устройства и генератора, управляемого напряжением. Показана оценка качества восстановления сигнала при вариации значений параметров узлов устройства контроля. Конкретизированы требования по выбору оптимального значения постоянной времени дифференцирующего устройства и диапазона частот генератора, управляемого напряжением. Продемонстрирован пример расчета требуемого объема памяти для записи и восстановления контролируемого сигнала.

The block diagram of the monitoring device is presented. The operation principle of the monitoring device is described. The main units affecting the quality of the monitored signal reconstruction are shown. The analysis of the differentiating device and the voltagecontrolled generator work is carried out. The main characteristics of the differentiating device and the voltagecontrolled oscillator are given and the quality of signal reconstruction is evaluated when their parameters change. The requirements for choosing the optimal value of the derivative time constant and the frequency range of the voltagecontrolled generator are specified. A calculation example of the required memory capacity for recording and reconstruction of the monitored signal is shown.
Synthesis of digital regulator for symmetry of distribution electrical network
Authors: ОМОРОВ Т.Т.
Published: September 2024

Рассматривается проблема симметрирования распределенной трехфазной распределительной электрической сети. Фактор несимметрии фазных токов приводит к значительным потерям активной мощности в сети. Предлагается подход к синтезу цифрового регулятора, обеспечивающего снижение уровня симметрии сети за счет минимизации тока нейтрального провода. Техническую и программную реализацию синтезированного регулятора можно осуществить на основе микропроцессорного контроллера в составе автоматизированной системы контроля и учета электроэнергии.

This article considered the problem of balancing a threephase distribution electrical network. The asymmetry factor of the phase currents leads to significant losses of active power in the network. An approach is proposed for the synthesis of a digital controller, which reduces the level of symmetry of the network by minimizing the neutral wire current. The technical and software implementation of the synthesized controller can be implemented on the basis of a microprocessor controller as part of automated meter reading and control system.
Detection and Structural Elucidation of Copper Binding Tri- and Tetrapyrrole Ligands Produced by the marine diatom Phaeodactylum Tricornutum
Authors: Babcock-Adams Lydia , Li Jingxuan , McKenna Amy , Hendrickson Christopher , Repeta Daniel
Published: September 2024

In seawater most dissolved copper (Cu) is complexed by organic ligands, many of which are thought to be produced by phytoplankton. Although very little is known about the composition and structure of these ligands, they play an important role in determining the reactivity and bioavailability of Cu. In this study, Phaeodactylum tricornutum, a marine diatom known to produce Cu ligands (CuLs), was grown in laboratory pure culture and the CuLs recovered from the growth media. Using liquid chromatography coupled to ultrahigh resolution tandem mass spectrometry, eleven Cu ligand complexes were identified and assigned molecular formulae. Molecular formulae were confirmed by comparing the expected and observed relative abundances of 15N, 13C, 65Cu, and 18O isotopologues. The CuLs had molecular weights from 520 to 719 Da and molecular formulae of C26-35H23-36O5-9N3-4Cu with an average assignment error of 56 ppb. High-resolution tandem mass spectrometry of the Cu-bound and metal-free ligands revealed these to be a suite of tri- and tetrapyrroles stabilized through complexation of Cu by N. The ligands share similar parent structures but differ in the number, type, and arrangement of functional groups that decorate the pyrroles. The similarity of CuL structures with known catabolites of chlorophyll suggests these ligands may be widely produced by marine photoautotrophs.
Pd-Catalysed Migratory 1,1-Cycloannulation Reaction of Alkenes
Authors: Wang Jin-Ping , Liu Tao , Wu Yichen , Wang Peng
Published: September 2024

One of the central goals of synthetic chemistry is to develop efficient methods for constructing heterocyclic architectures, given their broad distribution in a wide range of natural compounds, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials. As a result, methods that allow for the modular and diverse synthesis of heterocyclic compounds via one single approach are in high demand. Here, we report a novel strategy for the preparation of diverse heterocycles via a Pd-catalysed migratory 1,1-cycloannulation reaction (MCAR) of alkenes. Starting from readily available alkenyl amines and alkenyl alcohols, this approach allows the formation of a wide range of heterocycles, including five to seven-membered azaheterocycles and oxaheterocycles with high efficiency and good functional group tolerance. The key to the realisation of this reaction is the use of 4-iodophenol or 2-iodophenol derivatives, where the phenolic hydroxyl group plays a critical role in controlling the direction of migration and the ring-size of the heterocycles through the formation of a quinone methide intermediate. The utility of this strategy in synthetic chemistry and medicinal chemistry were preliminarily demonstrated by the late-stage introduction of heterocycle scaffolds into complex drug molecules, and the efficient preparation of serval bioactive compounds.
Capturing Coupled Structural and Electronic Motions During Excited-State Intramolecular Proton Transfer via Computational Multi-edge Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering
Authors: Nimmrich Amke , Govind Niranjan , Khalil Munira
Published: September 2024

Proton transfer processes build the foundation of many chemical processes. In excited state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) processes, the ultrafast proton transfer is impulsively initiated through light. Here, we explore the time-dependent coupled atomic and electronic motions during and following ESIPT through computational time-resolved resonant inelastic X-ray scattering (RIXS). Excited-state ab initio molecular dynamics simulations combined with time-dependent density functional theory calculations were performed for a model ESIPT complex, 10-hydroxybenzo[h]quinoline, to obtain transient RIXS signatures. The RIXS spectra at both the nitrogen and oxygen K-edges were computed to resolve the electronic and atomic structural dynamics from both the proton donor and acceptor perspective. The results demonstrate that RIXS provides unprecedented details of the local electronic structure, the coupling between different core and valence excited electronic states, and the reorganization of the electronic structure coupled to the proton transfer process. We also develop a spectroscopic ruler correlating spectral shifts of a RIXS peak to the proton transfer distance during ESIPT. This work highlights the exciting potential of time resolved RIXS experiments at newly commissioned soft X-ray free electron laser facilities in measuring coupled electronic and structural changes during ultrafast chemical processes.
Remote sensing monitoring of changes in forest cover in the Volyn region: a cross section for the first two decades of the 21st century
Authors: Uhl Anna , Melnyk Oleksandr , Melnyk Yuliia , Manko Pavlo , Brunn Ansgar , Fesyuk Vasyl
Published: September 2024

The aim of the article. This article highlights the significance of forest cover as an important indicator of the state of the environment. It discusses the findings of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) 2020 report, which states that the world's forest area has decreased by 178 million hectares since 1990. The case study of Volyn region shows how cloud processing and vegetation classification can help quantify forest dynamics from 2000 to 2020, allowing local authorities and decision makers to monitor and analyze trends in near real time. Overall, this work provides insights into the importance of monitoring forest dynamics and the potential for remote sensing technology to facilitate this process.

Data & Methods. Remote sensing is an effective tool for monitoring forest ecology and management, and Google Earth Engine (GEE) is an online platform that combines data from various agencies to analyze environmental data. The article presents a case study of the Volyn region and how cloud processing and vegetation classification were used to assess forest dynamics from 2000 to 2020. The study used data from Landsat 7 Collection 1 Tier 1 composites and the CART algorithm for binary decision tree building. The study was based on information provided by the Main Department of Statistics in the Volyn region on the area of forests and areas where logging was carried out during the specified period.

Research results. It is interesting to note that despite the decrease in logging activities, there is an increase in forest cover loss within forest ranges. This could be due to various reasons, such as illegal logging or natural disturbances like fires or disease outbreaks. The use of machine learning methods like CART classification can help to identify and monitor these changes, which can then be used to inform policy decisions and management practices to reduce forest cover loss. In general, in the Volyn region, there is a gradual decrease in the areas where various kinds of logging are carried out from 524 km2 in 2003 to 239 km2 in 2020. In contrast, forest cover loss within forest ranges increased rapidly from 37.85 km2 in 2015 to 84.01 km2 in 2017 and beyond from 5.53 km2 to 10.80 km2 in 2015 and 2017 respectively. In this study, the accuracy assessment was performed using 30% of the control points obtained initially, based on data on the reliability of the land cover. The manufacturer's accuracy and user accuracy were calculated to evaluate error omissions and possibilities of a pixel being categorized in a certain category. The spatial resolution of Landsat 7 data used in this study was 30 m, with a minimum calculation area of 0.337 hectares. The overall accuracy and the coefficient κ are the most representative measures of accuracy, with an average accuracy of classification of OAav=98.82% and κav=0.9764.
Influence of the sea surface temperature of equatorial Pacific Ocean on the tropical cyclones activity
Authors: El Hadri Youssef , Berlinskyi Mykola , Slizhe Mariia , Holovchenko Kateryna
Published: September 2024

Introduction. Today, the study of climate is one of the most important tasks of modern science. Particular attention is paid to issues of climate variability on different time scales. The El Niño – Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is the leading signal of interannual climate variability that influences the weather and climate of the globe. It has been revealed that during the onset of its different phases, weather and climate anomalies (up to extreme ones) are observed not only over the tropical zone of the Pacific Ocean, but also in extratropical latitudes, which are transmitted through teleconnections in the ocean-atmosphere system. Numerous studies have shown that ENSO modulates tropical cyclone activity in the northwest Pacific Ocean.

The purpose of the study is to determine the relationship between sea surface temperature (SST) changes in the equatorial Pacific Ocean and the frequency of tropical cyclones of varying intensity in the northwestern Pacific Ocean under current climatic conditions.

Materials and methods of research. The work uses data of the number of cases and intensity of tropical cyclones (TCs) for the period 1991-2020, and series of indices ONI and SOI. Using these data, statistics on the frequency of TCs in the study area were calculated and Pearson correlation coefficients were calculated.

The scientific novelty lies in obtaining quantitative characteristics of the relationship between SST and the number of TCs of varying intensity in modern climatic conditions.

The practical significance of the work lies in the fact that TCs are associated with the occurrence of severe weather conditions, which, when a TC reaches the densely populated coast of Southeast Asia, can pretend to be significant losses. Therefore, information that can be used in forecasting TCs and their trajectories is very high importance.

Research results. Analysis of the frequency of TCs of different intensity in the northwestern Pacific Ocean during the 1991-2020 showed that there was a decrease in the number of tropical depressions and typhoons. However, there has been a slight increase in the occurrence of tropical storms. The results of the analysis of the influence of SST variability in the equatorial Pacific Ocean on the frequency of TCs, showed that there is a statistically significant relationship only with the frequency of typhoons. The establishment of positive SST in the center of the equatorial Pacific Ocean, associated with the El Niño episode, is associated with an increase in typhoons in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.
Preparation of future development scenarios of urban landscapes in accordance with natural and socio-economic conditions (on the example of the cities of the Kura-Araz lowland)
Authors: Amanova Shahnaz , Hajiyeva Afag , Jafarova Firuza
Published: September 2024

Problems Statement and Purpose. More than 50% of the world's population lives in cities. In Azerbaijan, 53% of the population lives in cities. For this reason, almost all global problems originate from urban landscapes. Therefore, it is very important to study the development of cities and prepare the future scenario. Our goal is to study the cities located in the Kura-Araz plain, determine their annual growth rate and forecast future development trends.

Data and Methods. In the article, the development of 17 cities located in the Kur-Araz plain in the central part of Azerbaijan during the historical period and its future forecast were analyzed. Modern methods were especially preferred during the research. Satellite images of cities were processed and the results were analyzed. Satellite images from 1975 and 2023 were used and deciphered in determining the boundaries of cities and studying their dynamics. The dynamics of changes in the areas of the cities were studied by determining the boundaries of the cities, and the dynamics of population growth was studied and analyzed. Statistical analyzes were used in the study of the population.

Results and Discussion. The cities of Kura-Araz lowland cover 25% of the cities of the republic. These rivers are the main source of the formation of cities. However, as these coastal cities grew, the ecological problems of the Kura and Araz rivers increased and the water level decreased. Cities have grown in all directions and are still growing. For the first time in Azerbaijan, urban landscapes were studied based on GIS technologies and Remote Sensing methods. For the first time, the factors of natural conditions, the absolute height, inclination and exposure of the terrain were analyzed based on GIS technologies, and it was determined that 2/3 of the research area is located below sea level, and 1/3 is located in areas up to a maximum of 200 m absolute height. The inclination of the area continues up to a maximum of 5⁰. Cities have been classified in different directions.

Conclusion. For the first time, issues of territorial management of urban landscapes were conducted and mapped on the basis of GIS technologies. At this time, it was determined that cities have grown more than 2 times during 1975-2023. However, this increase cannot be compared with the dynamics of population growth. Because during these years, the population growth has varied between 10-30%. Urban landscapes have grown mainly in riverside areas, along transport routes.
Propuesta para mejorar la adaptación de los estudiantes de primer de semestre de psicología a las particularidades del modelo pedagógico de la universidad y el sistema didáctico ABP
Authors: Corzo Zamora María Alejandra , García Sierra Juan Sebastián , Santamaría Martínez Laura Patricia , Sepúlveda Sandra Milena
Published: September 2024

El ejercicio de la docencia y el sistema didáctico ABP representa un reto no sólo para el mismo docente sino también para los estudiantes universitarios, lo que requiere de un proceso de familiarización en los primeros semestres. Uno de los aspectos transversales del ABP es la metacognición que va de la mano con la autorregulación por parte de los actores del sistema estudiantes y docentes. La metacognición pese a que es un pilar, no siempre se evoca de manera consciente y por tanto puede generar que no se realice una reflexión sobre las actividades y objetivos de aprendizaje.
Por lo anterior, se presentan los resultados de una innovación educativa incremental aplicada en los estudiantes de psicología de primer semestre de Unisanitas del segundo semestre de 2023, con el fin de generar una propuesta para mejorar la adaptación de los estudiantes a las particularidades del modelo pedagógico de la universidad y el sistema didáctico ABP. Para tal fin, se aplicó un instrumento de metacognición en tres momentos durante el desarrollo de la UPD y se realizaron diarios de campo para evidenciar la evolución del grupo. Como resultado, se pudo observar que el instrumento, permitió realizar un cambio en el lenguaje de los estudiantes y es una evidencia de la conciencia que se genera en los estudiantes sobre su proceso de aprendizaje y su autorregulación para lograr los resultados de aprendizaje propuestos.
Thai Baht and Chinese Yuan Exchange Rate Forecasting Models: ARIMA and SMA-ARIMA Comparison
Authors: Chaipitak Saowapa , Choopradit Boonyarit
Published: September 2024

This study evaluates the effectiveness of classical Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) models and kth Simple Moving Average - ARIMA (kth SMA-ARIMA) models in forecasting the exchange rate between the Thai Baht (THB) and the Chinese Yuan (CNY). The analysis uses a dataset of historical monthly exchange rates from January 2011 to November 2022, covering 143 months. The dataset is divided into two segments: the initial 127 months are used as the training dataset for model development, while the subsequent 16 months serve as the testing dataset to evaluate forecast accuracy. The Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) is the decision criterion for model selection during the development phase. The forecasting models' effectiveness is subsequently assessed on the testing dataset using two statistical measures: the Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) and the Root Mean Square Error (RMSE). The findings indicate that the classical ARIMA (0,1,1) model outperforms the kth SMA-ARIMA models in this study, exhibiting the lowest RMSE and MAPE of 0.1702 and 2.6644, respectively. Additionally, a focused comparison of the kth SMA-ARIMA models for k = 2, 3, and 4 reveals that the 2nd SMA-ARIMA (0,1,2) model demonstrates superior performance compared to the 3rd and 4th SMA-ARIMA models. This superiority is reflected in their respective RMSE values of 0.3202, 0.5146, and 0.6339, and corresponding MAPE values of 5.3533, 8.7531, and 10.4949. These results provide valuable insights for decision-makers in the financial sector, enhancing investment strategy formulation based on anticipated currency movements.
Lived experiences of mentors in an Asian postgraduate program: Key values and sociocultural factors
Authors: Chia Aletheia , Duan Menghao , Ganapathy Sashikumar
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Mentoring is an essential component of post-graduate medical training programs worldwide, with potential benefits for both mentors and mentees. While factors associated with mentorship success have been described, studies have focused on intrapersonal characteristics and are largely based in Western academic programs. Mentorship occurs in a broader environmental milieu, and in an Asian context, cultural factors such as respect for authority, hierarchy and collectivism are likely to affect mentoring relationships. We aim to explore the lived experience of mentors within an Asian postgraduate medical training program, and thus identify challenges and develop best practices for effective mentoring.
Methods: 14 faculty mentors from a post-graduate paediatric residency program were interviewed between October 2021 to September 2022. Data was collected through semi-structured one-on-one interviews, with participants chosen via purposeful sampling. Qualitative analysis was done via a systematic process for phenomenological inquiry, with interviews thematically coded separately by 2 independent reviewers and checked for consistency.
Results: 4 main thematic concepts were identified: “professional, but also personal”, “respect and hierarchy”, “harmony and avoidance of open conflict” and the “importance of trust and establishing a familial relationship”. Mentors also highlighted the value of structure in Asian mentoring relationships.
Conclusion: Cultural factors, which are deeply rooted in social norms and values, play an important role in shaping mentoring relationships in an Asian context. Mentoring programs should be tailored to leverage on the unique cultural norms and values of the region in order to promote career growth and personal development of trainees and mentors.

Keywords: Medical Education, Graduate Medical Education, Professional Development
A STUDY ON THE POLICY IMPLEMENTED FOR THE GROWTH OF IRRIGATION IN ASSAM
Authors: Basumatary Papina
Published: September 2024

Irrigation is an important farm implement to increase the production of both kharif and rabi season crops. A study has been conducted to highlight the policies implemented in Assam to raise agricultural productivity and to examine the growth trends of irrigation facilities in the state. The result of study reveals that Irrigation Department of Assam has implemented several schemes sponsored by Central, State, and Institutional bodies. Through the utilization of Compound Annual Growth Rate analysis, the results indicate a notable increase in Gross Irrigated Area (GIA), Net Irrigated Area (NIA), Irrigation Potential Created (IPC), and utilization of major and minor irrigation systems, as well as season-wise irrigation facilities in Assam.
CHAKOR- A TYPEFACE INSPIRED BY THE PHULKARI AND TRUCK ART OF PUNJAB
Authors: Narula Marisha , Chaudhry Riddhi
Published: September 2024

The state of Punjab exhibits a diverse and vibrant visual culture inhabiting numerous handicrafts for fashioning households and ornamental objects. Phulkari carries a GI tag, and copper and brass work is recognised under the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Phulkari is an intricate hand embroidery technique native to the state. Truck Art is the vibrant painting done on the surface of the trucks and adorns what is the second home of the truckers, often having quotes and symbols to ward off the evil eye during the long road journey. Both of these colourful crafts are losing their true essence in the landscape of commercialisation. A Latin typeface was designed, inspired by Phulkari's abstract and geometric motifs and the three-dimensional lettering style of truck art. This typeface can be used for the commercial branding of Phulkari, digitisation of truck art, collaterals for tourism, and other communication applications.
NAVIGATING THE SPECTRUM: EXPLORING DISABILITY REPRESENTATION THROUGH EL DEAFO
Authors: Falgaroo Nighat , Qazi Khursheed Ahmad
Published: September 2024

El Deafo, written by Cece Bell, is an illustrated visual narrative that is both visually captivating and depressed, offering readers a rare glimpse towards the experiences of the hard of being heard. The perceptive autobiographical fiction begins with a four-year-old Cece experiencing meningitis, which causes her sense of hearing to be impaired. With the help of her reliable hearing support, the Phonic Ear, Cece navigates a universe that is designed with the hearing impaired in mind. Her quest is filled with hilarity and empathy as she overcomes typical challenges. Cece gains the priceless potential to hear her professors’ instructions even when they are far away owing to the Phonic Ear, but it also causes her to feel alone and empowered. Her ostentatious technology at school makes her stand eliminated which inspires Cece to imagine herself as the superhero El Deafo. Because of her newfound strength despite various interpersonal challenges, the story can explore topics such as self-acceptance, the desire for relationships, and embracing oneself for who they are instead of just their condition. El Deafo deftly combines each of these subjects within an imaginative narrative that engages with obstacles faced when growing as an adult with a disability and appreciates victories. The use of the graphic novel format enhances the narrative by presenting Cece’s viewpoint on the world at large and her inner thoughts through creative visual components. Bell gives readers a full sense of immersion by using language bubbles to depict the complexities of communication, spanning jumbled words to misinterpreted meanings. This pioneering masterpiece praised for its faithful depiction and approachable storytelling style, is a moving relic of resiliency and creativity. El Deafo does more than just educate its viewers about the lives of deaf humanity; it resonance with everyone because of its genuine portrayal of the human desire for relationships and the path towards recognizing one’s uniqueness.
WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH PATTACHITRA AND THEIR SUSTAINABILITY IN RURAL AREAS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO RAGHURAJPUR
Authors: Mishra Madhubrata , Pattanaik Sasmita
Published: September 2024

India obtains a recognition in world scenario due to its wealthy artistic, cultural background through its historic art and crafts. These historic art and crafts now reputedly have a prominent prospect in the global market due to their customary beauty, delicacy and legitimacy. Among all the art and crafts of India, Pattachitra of Raghurajpur, Odisha inhabited an eminent place due to its novelty, creative patterns, designs and depictions of simple ideas, usually mythological description. Earlier this artwork was confined only in Odisha and used in the devoted purposes of lord Jagannath. But at present due to new marketing technologies this artwork has outstretched each and every corner of the globe and generated a noticeable source of income for the country. The present study on, “Women Entrepreneurship through Pattachitra and their sustainability in rural areas with special reference to Raghurajpur”, is carried on in the coastal districts of Odisha focusing mainly in the village Raghurajpur. Field data were collected from 25 rural women entrepreneurs through survey cum personal interview taking into consideration their socio-economic condition, business dimension and employment opportunities created by them, problems faced, and promotional strategies adopted by them. The outcome reveals that rural women entrepreneurs play an indispensable role not only in the publicity of this rare artwork all around the globe but also furnish a lot for the whole upliftment of socio-economic situations of the rural crafts women.
AMBIVALENCE AND SUBVERSION IN MISSIONARY NARRATIVES
Authors: Alex Jolly , Somaraj Anej
Published: September 2024

Postcolonial studies have focused much of their attention on critiquing imperialism and its repercussions. In this process charges have been levelled not only against the imperialists, who are the primary agents in establishing this colossal exploitative enterprise, but also on informal agents like missionaries who were also present at the scene during that period This study aims to analyse the persistent debate over the part played by the missionaries in the consolidation of the empire. It has been a postcolonial refrain that missionary writings played a significant role in creating a larger than life image of the missionaries as pioneer risk takers and conveniently othering the natives and representing them as barbarians passively awaiting rescue and relief. Consequently, the relation between missionaries and the empire has been the subject of much debate and deliberations, hence this paper examines this charge by analysing select missionary writings to prove whether these incriminate them or stand antithetical to colonialism as a digressive mechanism.For this purpose the paper closely scrutinizes Native Life in Travancore and The Land of Charity: A Descriptive Account of Travancore and its People, with Especial Reference to Missionary Labour – which are ethnographic accounts penned by an LMS missionary Samuel Mateer, to investigate whether or not missionary writings extend as imperialist discourses. The argument affected is that, these texts display ambivalence and hence, cannot be labelled as unequivocally imperialist. The surfacing of multiple conflicting impulses in these writings, problematise a simplistic categorisation of it as a pure imperialistic discourse.
EXPLORING HAND-PAINTED KALAMKARI FOR THE GENERATION OF UNIQUE PATTERNS
Authors: Singh Jyoti , Bhatt Chetan , Pandey Rajkumar
Published: September 2024

Kalamkari, a traditional Indian art form has fascinated art enthusiasts and culture vultures for centuries with its beautiful hand-painted designs and deep cultural roots. Clothing, household goods even lifestyle items are adorned with hand-painted Kalamkari, also known as Srikalahasti Kalamkari. Whenever someone mentions Kalamkari clothes, dupattas, kurtas, or sarees are the first things that spring to mind. Young minds have a particular vision of it. Aside from the fact that Kalamkari is a costly textile technique, there needs to be more diversity in the apparel that can be purchased for everyday use. The research starts giving a history of Kalamkari art, charting its beginnings and development. It draws attention to the extraordinary qualities that make Kalamkari unique, such as its reliance on natural dyes, narrative storytelling and incorporation of cultural symbols. In a series of tests and case studies, we compare artificially created patterns to genuine Kalamkari artwork. This study aimed to provide a design solution that suited the preferences and budgets of younger consumers. This study also includes essential information on the possible uses of generative art to revive and maintain traditional crafts and cultural treasures. In conclusion, the research is a tribute for Kalamkari art's ongoing history and its adaptation in the digital era.
DESIGNING FOR THE SENSES: MULTISENSORY APPROACHES IN THERAPEUTIC CLINICAL SPACES
Authors: Malhotra Arushi , Abrol Meeru
Published: September 2024

Spatial design significantly influences interactions with the built environment, engaging senses through visual, auditory, and tactile stimuli. However, in therapeutic clinical settings, the sensory experience is often overlooked in favor of aesthetic considerations, limiting the understanding of user responses to spatial cues. This study investigates the role and impact of multisensory design on user responses in therapeutic clinical environments. By analyzing design parameters such as lighting, acoustics, materials, and textures, the research aims to establish a framework for creating therapeutic clinical spaces that prioritize multisensory stimulation. Through case studies, interviews, and surveys, the study assesses user perceptions and psychological responses to different sensory stimuli in clinical settings. The findings indicate a preference for environments that engage multiple senses, with factors such as layout, color tones, forms, lighting, and finishes playing crucial roles in shaping user experiences. The proposed framework offers practical guidance for designers and architects, emphasizing the importance of sensory design in enhancing interactions between users and clinical environments, ultimately contributing to a more holistic and immersive therapeutic experience.
IMPACT ON CYBER SHOPPING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Jesolit C. S. Goldie Sheila , James Chithra
Published: September 2024

In the pandemic situation around the world caused by COVID-19, cyber shopping plays a crucial role in a customer’s life. Cyber shopping is developing and growing due to the increasing usage of technology such as smartphones and the internet. Cyber shopping allows the customers to stay at home and make purchases. It is vital as social distancing is not always maintained when one leaves their house to purchase goods. The objective of this paper is to analyze the impact COVID-19 has on cyber shopping purchases. It also includes recognizing the factors that have influenced the buying patterns during COVID-19. For this research, data collection is from secondary data. In this research, the data collection method is multiple sources. The study conveys that cyber shopping is growing due to COVID-19. The majority of the customers used cyber shopping to purchase clothes and electronics. Customers are giving priority to safety. The concern that the customers have is sharing their personal information on cyber websites. Supply chain management during COVID-19 lockdowns faced issues. Availability of raw material and transportation delays were the crucial cause of issues in supply chain management during the COVID-19 pandemic. During December 2021, Amazon had the highest number of traffic when compared with the previous year.
Analisis Kemampuan Literasi Numerasi Peserta Didik Dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Barisan dan Deret Aritmatika
Authors: Mulyani Agis , Ratnaningsih Nani , Veni Rahayu Diar
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kemampuan literasi numerasi peserta didik dalam menyelesaikan soal barisan dan deret aritmatika. Metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif dengan subjek penelitian sebanyak 3 orang peserta didik. Instrumen penelitian berupa soal tes kemampuan literasi numerasi sebanyak 2 buah. Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa peserta didik SMAN 1 Sindangkasih pada kategori kemampuan literasi numersi tinggi sebanyak 16%, kategori kemampuan literasi numerasi sedang sebanyak 28%, dan kemampuan literasi numerasi rendah sebanyak 56%. Peserta didik yang memiliki kemampuan literasi numerasi tinggi memenuhi ketiga indikator literasi numerasi, peserta didik berkemampuan literasi numerasi sedang hampir memenuhi ketiga indikator literasi numerasi dan peserta didik berkemampuan literasi numerasi rendah, tidak semua penyelesaiannya memenuhi indikator literasi numerasi.
MULHERES E DIREITOS: PAUTAS DE LUTA DOS MOVIMENTOS SOCIAIS FEMINISTAS E SUA IMPORTANCIA PARA AS MULHERES ENVOLVIDAS NA CADEIA DA PESCA ARTESANAL
Authors: Ritter Karina , Amaral Shirlena Campos de Souza , ramos mirian de freitas da silva , Timóteo Geraldo Márcio , CASTRO PRISCILA LUCAS DE OLIVEIRA
Published: September 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo refletir criticamente acerca da importância das pautas dos movimentos sociais feministas e de sua influência para o processo de construção da autonomia, fortalecimento e