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Youth organizations in the political space of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia)
Authors: Okorokova M. P. , Popova E. M. , Sleptsova K. Yu.
Published: January 2025

Today, more than 22 thousand youth movements and organizations are actively functioning in Russia, which indicates a high level of interest of young people in public affairs and active participation in the life of the country. Youth organizations play an important role in shaping the civic position of young people, but their development and influence on political processes, especially in the regional context, remain insufficiently studied. This creates a need for a deeper understanding of their functions and capabilities. The Sakha Republic (Yakutia) is a unique region with a rich culture and diversity of ethnic groups, which adds complexity to the analysis of youth policy. The main goal of this article is to identify the role of youth organizations in the political life of this region, based on their classification and functioning. The classification of youth organizations can include various types: from cultural and educational to political and social, which allows for a clearer understanding of their impact on society. To achieve these goals, we have identified several tasks. First, it is necessary to study modern youth organizations operating in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia). This includes an analysis of their structure, goals and objectives, as well as methods of work. Secondly, it is important to identify the development prospects of these organizations and their influence on the political life of the region. This may include both participation in elections and influence on the formation of public opinion. In the course of the study, we applied various theoretical methods, such as induction, analysis of the available material on youth policy and synthesis of the obtained data. This allowed us to more deeply understand how youth organizations can become catalysts for change in the political sphere, as well as how they can contribute to the involvement of young people in an active civic position.
Federalism of modern Russia: problems and prospects
Authors: Parfenova O. A. , Uvarovsky M. L.
Published: January 2025

This article considers the processes of development of federative relations of Russia in the 21stcentury. These fundamental changes have touched many aspects of political life of the country: legislation, political institutions, relations between the subjects and the federal center. Undoubtedly, this complex step-by-step process was inseparably connected with socio-economic and spiritual spheres of public life. The article considers the topic of federalism development as a model of social progress and development of statehood from a problematic point of view. The authors emphasize that the uniqueness   of each federal system created in the history of mankind allow us to consider modern Russian federalism as developing, including in connection with the emergence of new subjects, new configuration, new composition. In political science it is accepted that federalism is built in different degrees of decentralization of relations in favor of the subjects. However, at the present stage, Russian political practice demonstrates a new experience of building a simultaneously federal and centralized state, in which political elites maintain consensus on the distribution of powers, the solution of the national question, etc. This unique political experience has been attempted to present in a new way. The authors of this article tried to present this unique political experience.
Southern Yakutia coal complex as an instrument of the regional industrial policy
Authors: Skryabina I. V.
Published: January 2025

The coal industry occupies a significant place in the economy of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia). Currently, there is a slowdown in activity on the world coal markets, which is the result of many factors, including global competition, the growing share of renewable energy sources, and sanctions between countries. The last five years have been a stage of stable growth and development for the Russian coal industry, including the republic. The more than twofold increase in coal production in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), as well as the implementation of key projects such as the development of the Elga coal complex, projects of Kolmar Group and AnthraciteInvestProject LLC create prerequisites for sustainable development of the coal industry in the long term. The main coal deposits under development are located in Neryungri District in the south of the republic. Neryungri District is one of the important centers of coal mining, thanks to which Yakutia holds a stable position among the largest coal-mining regions of Russia. The article considers the current state of the coal industry on the example of Neryungri District, including the characterization of coal reserves by major subsoil users. The forecast of coal production by the main coal-mining enterprises of Neryungri District up to 2030 shows optimistic trends, taking into account global trends in demand for coal. The research materials are the data of the territorial body of the Federal State Statistics Service of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia).
РАЗВИТИЕ ПРИНЦИПА МНОГОКАСКАДНОГО ДИФФЕРЕНЦИАЛЬНОГО КОДИРОВАНИЯ/ ДЕКОДИРОВАНИЯ В ОПТИЧЕСКОЙ СИСТЕМЕ С ФОРМАТОМ МОДУЛЯЦИИ MOQPSK И БЛОЧНЫМ КОДИРОВАНИЕМ ПЕРЕДАВАЕМЫХ ДИСКРЕТНЫХ СООБЩЕНИЙ
Authors: РУДНЕВ А Н.
Published: January 2025

На основе свойств алгебраически-связанных последовательностей предложено развитие метода многократного дифференциального кодирования/декодирования (МДКД) двоичной информационной последовательности, которое позволяет повысить энергетическую эффективность системы MOQPSK с блочным кодированием. Определено условие, при котором МДКД не размножает ошибки демодуляции. Представлены результаты сравнительного анализа систем MOQPSK с различными параметрами МДКД и кодами БЧХ(7,4) и БЧХ(15,5). Анализ проводился путем программного имитационного моделирования систем в среде SystemView, а результаты моделирования представлены в виде графиков зависимости Pb от отношения Eb/N0.

Based on the properties of algebraically coupled sequences, the development of the method of multiple differential encoding/decoding (MDCD) of a binary information sequence is proposed, which allows to increase the energy efficiency of the MOQPSK system with block coding. A con-dition has been determined under which MDCD does not reproduce demodulation errors. The results of a comparative analysis of MOQPSK systems with different MDCD parameters and BCH(7.4) and BCH(15.5) codes are presented. The analysis was carried out by software simula-tion modeling of systems in the SystemView environment, and the simulation results are presented in the form of graphs of the dependence of Pb on the Eb/N0 ratio.
О ПРОБЛЕМАХ ПРЕПОДАВАНИЯ МУГАМА И ЕГО РЕШАЕМЫХ ВОПРОСАХ ДЛЯ ХАНЕНДЕ
Authors: МАГЕРРАМОВА  А
Published: January 2025

В представленной статье заостряется внимание на ошибках, допущенных студентами, изучающих певческую специальность в ходе учебного процесса, и устраняются допущенные ими пробелы. В то же время здесь говорится о выборе учащимися поэтической основы мугамов - газелей, тембрах их голосов и их эмоциональном сценическом поведении во время исполнения. В статье также выдвигаются определенные представления о процессе обучения искусству игры на бубне, так как в случае, если преподаватель не объясняет должным образом ученикам это искусство, возникают определенные проблемы, что является одним из основных факторов, вредящих их профессиональной деятельности в будущем. Исходя из этого, в статье одним из главных условий является правильное воспитание у учащихся этических, эстетических и практических вопросов игры на бубне. На наш взгляд, обучение студентов не только мугамам, но и правильному искусству игры на гавале может создать для них основу для становления их как профессиональных исполнителей.

The presented article focuses on the mistakes made by students studying the singing profession during the educational process, and eliminates the gaps they made. At the same time, it talks about the students' choice of the poetic basis of mugams - ghazals, the timbres of their voices and their emotional stage behavior during performance. The article also puts forward certain ideas about the process of teaching the art of playing the gaval, since if the teacher does not properly explain this art to students, certain problems arise, which is one of the main factors harming their professional activities in the future. Based on this, one of the main conditions in the article is the correct education of students in ethical, aesthetic and practical issues of playing the gaval. In our opinion, teaching students not only mugham, but also the correct art of playing the gaval can create the basis for them to become professional performers.
Impact of molecular structure as sticker–spacer model on formation and internal environments of coacervates composed of low-molecular- weight compounds
Authors: Higashi Sayuri , Fujimoto Ryutaro , Hirosawa Koichiro , Suzuki Kenichi , Ikeda Masato
Published: January 2025

Coacervates formed through liquid–liquid phase separation have been established as potential protocells. Unlike widely studied macromolecules, coacervates from low-molecular-weight compounds have recently gained importance because they provide simple but valuable in vitro models for biomolecular condensates and serve as promising platforms for the development of functional biomaterials. Herein, we present a modular molecular design for the phase separation of low-molecular-weight compounds containing two aromatic or cycloalkane stickers linked via a flexible hydrophilic spacer. These low-molecular-weight compounds self-assemble into micron-scale liquid-like coacervates at submillimolar concentrations. The coacervates provide a hydrophobic internal microenvironment that can selectively sequester hydrophobic guest molecules while excluding hydrophilic molecules. We demonstrate the controlled release of hydrophobic drugs encapsulated in reduction-responsive coacervates composed of nitrophenyl groups as stickers that are cleaved by the addition of a reductant to induce the disassembly of the coacervates. This research is based on a rational molecular design for the construction of simple coacervates composed of low-molecular-weight compounds and offers an opportunity to construct more complicated coacervate-based protocell models and biofunctional soft materials.
A portable and versatile rGO-Co₃O₄-Pt Nanocomposite-based Electrochemical Sensor for In Vitro and In Vivo Cardiac Stress Monitoring
Authors: Singh Sima , Melini Stefania , Raucci Ada , Numan Arshid , Khalid Mohammad , Meli Rosaria , Pirozzi Claudio , Cinti Stefano
Published: January 2025

Excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) under pathophysiological conditions primarily initiate oxidative stress, which contributes to the development of atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular diseases. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a crucial oxidative stress biomarker due to its stability and significant role in signaling pathways linked to cellular damage. Hence, H₂O₂ detection is crucial for early disease diagnosis, understanding oxidative stress mechanisms, and therapeutic intervention, especially in cardiac health, where oxidative damage is significant. However, efficient, highly selective & sensitive, quick, and accurate H₂O₂ detection remains a challenge in the protracted battle against oxidative stress-related diseases. The study presents a fast, portable, low-cost, and versatile oxidative stress detection platform using a rGO-Co₃O₄-Pt nanocomposites electrochemical sensor platform, which can be remotely controlled. The sensors offer ultrasensitive, versatile cardiac stress monitoring, with H2O2 detection up to 2.50 µM, low LOD (0.16 µM) and LOQ (0.50 µM), with anti-interference capability and biocompatibility, indicating the possibility of real-sample analysis. Furthermore, we conducted studies on doxorubicin (DOX)-induced cardiotoxicity in vitro (HL-1 cell lines) and in vivo (adult C57BL/6J mice model). The study indicates that the rGO-Co₃O₄-Pt nanocomposite electrochemical sensor platform can efficiently and accurately detect diseases. This work provides direct experimental evidence of ROS detection and offers an efficient electronic platform that is significantly lighter, cheaper, and smaller than alternatives.
Construction of an organic cage-based porous ionic liquid using an aminal tying strategy
Authors: Kai Aiting , Mroz Austin , Jelfs Kim , Cooper Andrew , Little Marc , Greenaway Rebecca
Published: January 2025

An aminal tying method was applied to post-synthetically modify a flexible organic cage, RCC1, to construct a porous ionic liquid (PIL). The resulting PIL, [RCC1-IM][NTf2]6, displayed melting behaviour below 100 °C, a transition to a glass phase on melt-quenching, CO2 uptake, and its permanent porosity was confirmed using molecular dynamic simulations.
Study on the Application of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients with Chronic Coronary Syndrome Combined with Renal Disease
Authors: Zhao Yingxin
Published: January 2025

Objective: To analyze the clinical effect of percutaneous coronary intervention in the treatment of chronic coronary syndrome combined with kidney disease. Methods: 150 patients with chronic coronary syndrome combined with renal disease admitted to a hospital from June 2023 to May 2024 were selected, and were divided into the control group and the observation group, 75 cases each, using the mean score method. The control group implemented conventional drug (clopidogrel, aspirin, statins) treatment, and the observation group implemented percutaneous coronary intervention on this basis, comparing the two groups’ treatment effects. Results: The mortality rate (9.33%) and the deterioration rate of renal function (5.33%) of patients in the observation group during the treatment period were significantly lower than those of the control group (21.33%) and (16.00%). The average hospitalization time of patients in the observation group was shorter than that of the control group (15.75 ± 4.24) days. The recurrence rate of angina pectoris of the patients of the observation group in the three months after discharge from the hospital was lower than that of the control group (25.33%) and that of the observation group was lower than that of the control group (6.67%), the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Before treatment, there was no statistically significant difference in the levels of LVEDD, LVESD, and LVEF between the two groups (P > 0.05). After three months of treatment, the LVEDD (52.55 ± 4.02) mm and LVESD (41.44 ± 2.17) mm in the patients of the observation group were lower than those of the control group (57.37 ± 3.74) mm and (46.44 ± 2.59) mm; LVEF (50.78 ± 5.97)% of patients in the observation group was higher than that of (43.06 ± 5.92)% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Before treatment, there was no statistically significant difference in the levels of CK-MB and cTnI between the two groups (P > 0.05). At 24h and 72h after treatment, the levels of CK-MB and cTnI in patients of the observation group and the control group were (35.21 ± 9.81) U/L, (1.24 ± 0.34) μg/L, (13.19 ± 5.12) U/L, (0.36 ± 0.08) μg/L and (38.79 ± 10.84) U/L, (1.45 ± 0.32) μg/L, (19.87 ± 4.76) μg/L, (0.58 ± 0.11) μg/L, the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Percutaneous coronary intervention is effective in treating chronic coronary syndrome combined with renal disease, which can significantly improve the level of a patient’s cardiac function and reduce the level of CK-MB and cTnI, and is worth being widely used in clinical practice.
Exploring the Strategies Teachers Use in Incorporating Translation to Enhance Students’ Vocabulary
Authors: Alcayde Kristel P. , De Sagun Daniel Reds G. , Basilan Ma. Leticia Jose C.
Published: January 2025

This study examines the strategies teachers use to incorporate translation to enhance students’ vocabulary. Utilizing the qualitative method of research, the researcher used structured interview questions as the main data-gathering instrument. English language teachers from Rizal College of Taal were selected as the respondents of the study. Finding of the study suggests that teachers face multifaceted challenges when using translation as a tool to enhance students’ vocabulary, including students’ dependence on translation methods, the complexity of addressing idiomatic expressions and words lacking direct translations, time constraints, and varying language proficiency levels among learners and addressing these challenges requires a comprehensive approach that includes promoting contextual learning, balancing translation interventions to reduce dependency, providing teacher training on effective translation strategies, and incorporating collaborative and multimodal techniques to engage students across different proficiency levels. On the other hand, this study also highlights that teachers employ various strategies to address the challenges of using translation in vocabulary development. These strategies include contextualizing vocabulary within sentences or real-life scenarios to enhance understanding, using instructional materials like visual aids, flashcards, and role-playing to make learning engaging, and implementing scaffolding exercises to match students’ proficiency levels while balancing translation interventions to reduce dependency. Furthermore, this study revealed that addressing the challenges of using translation to support vocabulary acquisition requires practical and innovative solutions. These include implementing regular formative assessments, such as exit tickets and quick checks, to identify and address students’ learning gaps effectively. In addition, providing workshops and training programs equips teachers with advanced translation strategies, enabling them to use tools like visual aids, word banks, and interactive activities to enhance vocabulary learning. Therefore, a combination of these approaches fosters better teaching practices and more effective vocabulary acquisition for students.
Exploration and Practice of Practical Education Pathways in Agricultural and Forestry Universities under the Background of New Agricultural Science Construction: A Case Study of the Veterinary Medicine Major at Sichuan Agricultural University
Authors: Miao Yu , Hou Wei , Luo Yilin
Published: January 2025

The construction of new agricultural sciences is an important component of higher education in agriculture and forestry. It is conducive to accelerating the “Double First-Class” construction of agricultural and forestry colleges and universities, adapting to and leading the development needs of new business forms in the modern agricultural industry, and improving the quality of talent cultivation in agriculture and forestry. However, at present, under the background of new agricultural science construction, there are still some problems in the practice-oriented education of agricultural and forestry universities, such as the imperfect system and the insufficient depth of school-enterprise collaborative education, which have affected the effect of practice-oriented education. This paper analyzes the necessity of strengthening practice-oriented education in agricultural and forestry universities under the background of new agricultural sciences, dissects the dilemmas faced by the current practice-oriented education in agricultural and forestry universities, and proposes to improve the practice-oriented education system, jointly build a practice-oriented education alliance by schools and enterprises, organize special social practice activities and focus on cultivating college students’ scientific and technological innovation abilities, to improve the effectiveness and quality of practice-oriented education.
Analysis of E-Commerce Management Model in the Context of Cloud Computing
Authors: Chen Long , Liu Mengting , Du Deguo
Published: January 2025

With the rapid development of information technology, cloud computing, as a new generation of information technology, is profoundly changing the operation mode of e-commerce. Based on this, this paper analyzes the definition and characteristics of cloud computing and its positive impact on e-commerce management, revealing how cloud computing provides higher security, flexibility, data processing capacity, and economic benefits for e-commerce. In addition, this paper also discusses the new e-commerce management model based on “supply chain cloud” and “mobile cloud” to provide more theoretical support and practical guidance for the innovative development of enterprises.
Redefining the model: cooperatives in the just ecosocial transition paradigm
Authors: Olaizola-Alberdi Jon , Imaz Alias Oier , Bollain Julen , Herce-Leceta Beñat
Published: January 2025

En este artículo, se estudia la integración del cooperativismo dentro del paradigma de transición ecosocial justa, abordando la necesidad urgente de un desarrollo económico sostenible y equitativo. Se analiza también la alineación de los principios cooperativos con consideraciones de justicia multidimensional, incluidas las ambientales, sociales, climáticas, energéticas y laborales, para identificar un marco en el que las cooperativas actúen como agentes clave en la promoción de una transición ecosocial justa. Por tal motivo, se ha empleado una revisión narrativa de la bibliografía para analizar críticamente las interconexiones teóricas y prácticas entre el cooperativismo y la transición ecosocial justa, lo que ha revelado tanto oportunidades como contradicciones inherentes. Los resultados y la discusión indican que, aunque las cooperativas apoyan inherentemente las dimensiones de la justicia cruciales para una transición ecosocial justa, la implementación práctica a menudo revela desafíos, particularmente en el equilibrio de estos ideales con la dinámica del mercado. Se ha realizado una propuesta para superar dichos desafíos a partir de metodologías de evaluación de impacto, como la teoría de cambio.
Evidence of Bombyx mori (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae) odorant receptors related to oviposition behavior
Authors:   Department of Genetics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand, Navakeatpreecha Chanikarn , Nakagi Hikari ,   International Center for Biotechnology, Osaka University, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan, Putanyawiwat Piriya ,   Department of Genetics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand, Jamkratoke Jutarat ,   The Queen Sirikit Department of Sericulture, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand, Chotimanothum Banthari ,   The Queen Sirikit Department of Sericulture, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand, Kubera Anchanee ,   Department of Genetics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand
Published: January 2025

The silkworm, Bombyx mori,is an insect that is economically important for silk production, cosmetics, medical applications, food, and scientific research. The oviposition behavior of the female moth affects the number of eggs and the volume of silk production. This research aimed to investigate the relationship between the various treatment conditions of mulberry odor, the expression levels of Bombyx mori odorant receptor genes (BmOrs)in the antenna of female Bombyx mori moths, and the moths’ oviposition behavior. Four treatment conditions (fresh mulberry leaves, 2% mix, mulberry leaf juice, and 2% powder) showed a higher oviposition rate than that of the control.
Our results revealed that the expression levels of BmOr44, BmOr54, BmOr56,and BmOr63 might play a major role in oviposition. The predicted three-dimensional structures of BmOr44, BmOr54, BmOr56, and BmOr63 proteins were found similar and some active compounds of mulberry leaf could virtually bind to these proteins. The expression patterns of BmOr19 and BmOr30,the specific female adult moth odorant receptor genes, were similar in almost every treatment.
The integrating role of digital staff maturity in a balanced digital transformation model.
Authors: Stepnov I. M. , Telegina M. Yu.
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the theoretical and methodological substantiation of the integrating role of digital maturity of   personnel in the processes of modern transformations of industrial enterprises. The subject of the study was the assessment of the role of company employees within the framework of the proposed balanced digital transformation (DT) model, and its purpose is to establish the relationship between the digital maturity (DM) of employees and methods of its formation, taking into account the priorities of a balanced DT. The methodological basis was the materials of works from the field of organizational institutionalism, applicable to solving the problems of managing digital transformations in industry. The results of the research, carried out using the methods of scientific analysis and synthesis, as well as processing the results of the survey and questionnaires, consist in the formation of new ideas about the model of digital transformation. The article reflects its features such as cyclical nature, the sequence of mandatory stages (formation of corporate digital culture, motivation of staff, practice-oriented mentoring, technology, data analysis and customer influence). As differences from existing approaches, the inclusion of the integrating role of digital maturity of personnel in the digital transformation (DT) processes and consideration of technologies and customer needs only after assessing the readiness of personnel in the formed digital environment is noted. The authors have formed recommendations for the practical implementation of the presented model of balanced digital transformation and the conduct of appropriate survey procedures that may be of interest to specialists in this field.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of communications between the Department of transport and Development of road transport infrastructure of Moscow and the population within the framework of the implementation of strategic projects
Authors: Abramov R. A. , Temnikova Yu. Yu.
Published: January 2025

The article examines the assessment of the effectiveness of communications between the Moscow Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure (DTRDTI) and the population in the context of implementing strategic projects. The purpose of the study is to determine the level of information transparency and accessibility of data on the department’s key initiatives for citizens. The materials and methods include the comparative and content analysis as well as statistical processing of data from DTRDTI’s official websites, publications in the media, social networks and other platforms for the period from 2018 to 2022. The methods of content analysis, comparative analysis and statistical data processing are used. The sample covers 1,520 news stories and information messages. The results show that DTRDTI actively informs Muscovites about the progress of strategic projects. Over the study period, the number of publications increased by 67%, and audience reach, and coverage increased by 84%. A special section “Strategic Projects” has been created on the official website of the department, which is updated weekly. Press conferences, briefings and meetings with journalists are regularly held. In 2022, the Moscow Transport mobile application was launched, allowing to track the work on projects and diverse activities of DTRDTI in real time. The use of VR and 3D modeling technologies for visualization of future objects is noted. At the same time, some problems were identified: uneven presentation of information on different projects, insufficient adaptation of content for perception by non-specialists, lack of versions in foreign languages. It is concluded that DTRDTI demonstrates a high level of information openness. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure a more balanced and accessible coverage of the projects being implemented for a wider audience, as well as to develop new communication channels and formats. The experience of the DTRDTI can be of value not only for the relevant agencies of other regions, but also for the scientific community. The approaches and analysis algorithms proposed in the article are applicable for media audit and optimisation of information activities of authorities of different levels.
Comic Media on Arabic Language Learning Speaking Skills: The Analysis of Students’ Creative Thinking
Authors: Saniyyah Azzah , Fatim Al Lastu Nurul , Musdalifah Musdalifah , Hamid M. Abdul
Published: January 2025

Abstract. The active involvement of students when learning Arabic language speaking skills using comic media has implicitly raised and produced the process of creative thinking ability. The creative thinking ability produced by students during the learning process can be reviewed in more detail based on its aspects. According to Guilford, this study aims to reveal the utilization of comic media for Arabic speaking skills to improve creative thinking. This study includes qualitative research using a case study design with a type of single case instrument that produces descriptive data. The descriptive data was collected by 1) observation of the learning process, 2) distribution of observation results and their classification on Guilford's creative thinking ability, and 3) data disclosure and reporting. The selection of participants used a purposive sampling technique on 32 ninth-grade students.  Using the interactive model for analysis technique by identifying comic media developed and implemented to describe and classify all learning activities from speaking skills to creative thinking ability based on Guilford's theory. The study's findings show that four different comic activities, all of which improve students' ability for creative thought when learning to speak Arabic, namely: a) dialog, including associational fluency, expressional fluency, and originality; b) survey, including associational fluency, ideational fluency, and spontaneous flexibility; c) development of description, featuring associational fluency, ideational fluency, and spontaneous flexibility; d) storytelling, including ideational fluency, expressional fluency, and originality. Using students' imaginations and experiences employing comics as a teaching tool for speaking skills can enhance and promote creative thinking.  This creative thinking during Arabic language learning has created active student engagement to communicate actively and confidently, driving the improvisation of speaking skills.Keywords: Arabic Speaking Skills, Comic Media, Creative Thinking
The Palestinian and Israeli Humanitarian Conflict Report in Instagram Caricatures: A Norman Fairclough Critical Discourse Analysis Study
Authors: Arrafi Muhammad Naufal , Surur Misbahus
Published: January 2025

Abstract. Many media reported Hamas' attack on Israel from various perspectives, some consider it terrorism and some call it a form of defense. The Instagram account @rahma_toons owned by an Amman-Jordan cartoonist, Ahmed Rahma, is always up to date describing the current conditions of the humanitarian conflict between Palestine and Israel through his caricature work. This research aims to reveal (1) text; (2) discursive practice; and (3) sociocultural practice contained in the humanitarian conflict against Palestine and Israel in @rahma_toons Instagram caricatures based on Norman Fairclough's perspective. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Primary data sources are news related to the humanitarian conflict between Palestine and Israel in @rahma_toons Instagram caricatures. While secondary data is in the form of books and journal articles that support the research. The data collection techniques used were the screen capture technique, reading technique, and note-taking technique. The data analysis technique uses the Miles and Huberman model, which consists of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing related to the study of critical discourse analysis based on Norman Fairclough's perspective. The results of this study reveal (a) the text dimension of Instagram @rahma_toons uses vocabulary structures and language styles that are by the rules to convey caricature messages; (b) the discursive practice form of Instagram @rahma_toons conveys messages that attract audience attention and interaction; and (3) the socio-cultural form of Instagram @rahma_toons presents the latest news with interesting caricature visuals. The three dimensions of discourse cannot be separated from each other. Media coverage and commentary can have an impact on the views and responses of international organizations and the foreign policies of countries and other international organizations.Keywords: Caricature, Critical Discourse Analysis, Humanitarian Conflict, Norman Fairclough
Mind Mapping Method Using Xmind Application to Improve French Speaking Skills
Authors: Salsabilla Ananda Pimpie , Sunendar Dadang , Amalia Farida , Ramadini Febyasti Davela , Fahmi Royan Nur
Published: January 2025

Abstract. There are several issues faced by beginner French learners in learning speaking skills. Students are difficult to learn and pronounce French words correctly. They still read texts to perform monologues as well. Meanwhile, they are required to have speaking skills that focus on general situations in daily life. According to these issues, a different approach is needed to improve their language skills. Therefore, this study discusses the utilization of digital-based mind map in improving French speaking skills. The purpose of this study was to determine how the Xmind application is used to create mind map in the classroom and find out the students' speaking skills after the implementation of it. This study uses a pre-experimental method with quantitative approach and One Group Pretest-Posttest design. The participants in this study were students of the French Language Education at one of the universities in Indonesia. The implementation of the mind mapping method by the Xmind application in speaking skills was carried out by creating a monologue with specified theme. According to the results of data analysis, there was an improvement in students' speaking skills after the implementation of the mind mapping method by the Xmind application. This is indicated by an increase in the average score of speaking skills which in the pre-test was 62.2/100 to 83.9/100 in the post-test. Furthermore, the results of the questionnaire analysis showed that there are many advantages of this method implementation. The majority of participants (85.5%) stated that the mind mapping method helped in enhancing vocabulary for speaking French and in general (76.3%), students stated that implementing the mind mapping method by the Xmind application helped them to improve their memory.Keywords: Mind Mapping; French Speaking Skills; Xmind; Learning Method
Типичные ошибки авторов при подготовке статей и советы редакторов по их устранению
Authors:   Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, Kazan, Russia, Masalimova Alfiya
Published: January 2025

Подготовка любой научной статьи — это трудоемкий процесс, который требует соблюдения определённых требований, научного формата и четкой логики изложения. В данной работе пойдет речь о частых ошибках авторов, которые мы видим в статьях, присылаемых в наш журнал.
Итак, название статьи должно быть кратким и легко читаемым, при этом максимально точно отражать основную идею статьи. В нем должна присутствовать проблема и возможный ее решения, что вызывает читательский интерес. Среди частых ошибок авторов при этом можно обозначить следующие: во-первых, слишком общее название, по которому нельзя понять, о чем конкретно идет речь в тексте статьи; во-вторых, название статьи не соответствует ее содержанию; в-третьих, при переводе на иностранный язык появляются нежелательные смыслы, которые также необходимо учесть; и последнее, в названии статьи отсутствуют основные ключевые слова.
В аннотациях некоторых статей наблюдается несоблюдение требований к их оформлению: они должны содержать краткую информацию об актуальности, цели, ведущих методах и/или методиках, авторских результатах и практической значимости материалов статьи. Обоснование актуальности исследования должно быть, с одной стороны, лаконичным, а с другой – четко раскрывающим необходимость и своевременность решения предлагаемой проблемы. Необходимо ясное обоснование ведущих подходов, методов или методик, лежащих в основе исследования. Авторские результаты следует представлять максимально полно и убедительно.
Parents’ Views on the Technology Curriculum
Authors:   Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Nitra, Slovakia, Hašková Alena , Valentová Monika ,   Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Nitra, Slovakia, Brečka Peter ,   Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Nitra, Slovakia
Published: January 2025

In September 2023, in Slovakia a curriculum reform of primary and secondary schools, announced by the Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic in 2020, has entered in its pilot phase. In this phase first schools have started to teach according the new State Educational Programs, while from September 2026 all schools are expected to teach according to them. The paper presents the selected results of a cross-sectional survey research carried out in three regions of Slovakia with the aim to explore the opinions of parents on the technology curriculum. In each of the three selected regions two urban and two rural schools were involved in the survey research, i.e. parents of pupils attending the given schools were asked which thematic units in their opinion should be taught in technology classes. The collected data were analysed for the whole sample of the respondents, without any differentiation, and in dependence on the segmentation factors of the respondents, which were gender of their children (daughter or son, i.e. male or female) and affiliation of their children to the school they attended (rural school – urban school). The analyses were performed to find out possible significant differences among the results recorded for each of these sub-groups in dependence on the stated segmentation factors.
Insights from Online Learning amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: From Teacher Practices to Students’ Psychological Needs
Authors:   Universitas Mataram, Mataram, Indonesia, Khotimah Khusnul , Basthomi Yazid ,   Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia, Batunan Deisyi Anna ,   Universitas Negeri Manado, Tondano, Indonesia, Imamyartha David ,   Universitas Jember, Jember, Indonesia, Fitriyah Ima ,   Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kediri, Kediri, Indonesia
Published: January 2025

Among the wealth of literature on distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers’ endeavors to meet students’ basic psychological needs remains under-explored. This study aims to fill this void by scrutinizing how teacher practices trigger motivating and demotivating experiences on the part of students through Self-Determination Theory (SDT) as analytical lens. Five freshmen taking 11 to 12 online courses in English Education Department at a public university participated in this narrative case study, which was initiated in the initial phase of the pandemic. They were encouraged to write their retrospective narratives and invited to a focus group discussion to appraise their learning experiences. Thematic content analysis revealed that the students experienced an array of motivating and demotivating learning experiences as a result of their teacher practices. Guided by 5Ts (Teacher, Teaching Methodology, Text, Task, and Test) of motivation and SDT, the analysis revealed that the motivating experiences arose when teachers successfully addressed students’ needs for autonomy, relatedness, and competence. In contrast, the failure to meet these needs was identified as the resource of demotivating experiences. The findings shed light on crucial instructional strategies for quality online education, particularly beyond pandemic.
Internal Structure of Adolescents’ School Motivation Measuring Tool
Authors:   L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana, Kazakhstan, Mambetalina Aliya , Lawrence Kehinde C. ,   L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana, Kazakhstan, Utaliyeva Zhanna ,   L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana, Kazakhstan, Aizhanova Gulnara ,   Narxoz University, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Mandykayeva Almagul ,   L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana, Kazakhstan, Ganiyeva Gulnaz ,   L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana, Kazakhstan, Satova Akmaral ,   Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty Kazakhstan
Published: January 2025

The main aim of this study was to examine the internal structure of a self-developed instrument “the adolescents’ school motivation measuring tool” instrument for use of adolescent school. Exploratory quantitative research approach, and its design was grounded within the exploratory type. A total of 489 school-going adolescents completed the questionnaire. A principal component factor analysis with varimax rotation confirmed the four-factor structure of the adolescents’ school motivation measurement tool, while confirmatory factor analysis was performed to establish the appropriateness of the instrument. The findings established that each of the factors, had good internal reliability values 0.88%, 0.87%, 0.87%, and 0.81% respectively. The SEM model of school motivation confirmed that the factor structure was a good model as the RMSEA (p = 0.066) was significant at a high level. Further, it was also affirmed that inter-correlations existed among each of the components: cognitive and success motivation (r = 0.95); cognitive and social motivation (r = 0.73); and success and social motivation (r = 0.73). Low correlation existed between the components of social and failure avoidance motivation (r = 0.03). This study concluded that the four factors are appropriate measures of adolescents’ school motivation tool for the use of school-going adolescents.
Inflicting Risks of Teacher Education in BRICS Countries: Discussion in Search of Quality Training
Authors:   Partap College of Education, Ludhiana, India, Singh Balwant
Published: January 2025

Teacher training has been increasingly emphasized to improve the educational quality of a country and it is based on factors like inheritance and preservation of ethics of society, expectations of people, policy matters, and teachers. Teacher education policies and the role of respective regulatory bodies is well defined in every country but there are many deficiencies in the training of teachers. It is happening in many of the BRICS countries also. Factors like attitude of people towards teaching profession, commercialization of educational institutions, theoretical curriculum, irrelevant pedagogy, defective methods of evaluation have made this volcano to explode now. Managers, teacher educators and student teachers are more responsible for adopting shortcut ways. Factors like lack of infrastructure, research innovations, rational recruitment policy, low salary and social status further add to the problem.
The need of this study is to find the deficiencies, as major risk factors. The study is based on authoritative inspection visit outputs of teacher education institutes in various states of India, policy documents and functionality of regulatory bodies to diagnose the problem for immediate remedial decisions.
Researching a Child's Perspective of Experiencing Positive Feelings Through Photography and Interview
Authors:   Kindergarten Kočevje, Kočevje, Slovenia, Vesel Nevenka , Istenič Andreja ,   University of Primorska, Koper, Slovenia
Published: January 2025

In the research article, we focus on research and data collection from the perspective of the child, where the latter is an active researcher. During the research, we sought to break the scientific effect of data collection, which can only be done through play and by including all children in research, or so-called experimentation. We offered them resources that encouraged a high level of motivation, and we guided the children through the research with open-ended questions. Qualitative research is presented with an emphasis on interview techniques. In the theoretical part of the article, we focus primarily on photography, which is a very common visual method in research with preschool children. Namely, it is one of the methods that encourages children to discuss, think and discover the unknown. We present the advantages of photography as a widespread method and the challenges we face when researching with younger children. In the empirical part of the research, a small sample of children (N = 9) was interviewed with a photograph taken by the child, and the purpose was based on the analysis of the child's perception and interpretation. The central theme refers to the child's experience of positive feelings expressed through the photograph. A descriptive causal non-experimental method of empirical pedagogical research was used.
Application of diffusion chambers for cell macroencapsulation: from concept to clinical trials (literature review)
Authors: Marzol E. A. , Dvornichenko M. V. , Zinovyev E. A. , Zhernakov D. E. , Khlusov I. A.
Published: January 2025

Macroencapsulation of cells allows to isolate the donor biomaterial from the influence of the recipient’s organism. The degree of isolation can vary from mechanical isolation of donor cells within the implantation site to complete immune isolation of the transplanted biological material. The diffusion chamber was the first device used for macroencapsulation. The initial stage of research of this technique was aimed at expanding the range of cell and tissue implantation in allogenic and xenogenic models and clarifying the mechanisms underlying the graft rejection reaction. Later the design of the diffusion chamber underwent a number of changes that determined the modern application of the macroencapsulation method. The derivative of the diffusion chamber – the engineering chamber in complex with the arterio-venous shunt is used as a tissue modeling tool for creation of soft tissue flaps of different composition with the axial type of blood supply. An alternative design of the flow chamber allows the formation of soft tissue flaps on intact vessels. The engineering chamber is also used for growing various types of tissues and organ fragments (cardiac transverse striated muscle tissue, lymphoid tissue, fragments of liver, thymus, pancreas). A separate direction in studying the range of practical applications of the diffusion chamber is the development and testing of methods of transplantation of pancreatic islet cells into animals when creating allo- and xenogeneic experimental models for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Some devices are already undergoing clinical trials and are available as a product for experimental studies.
An Update on the Münster University Cloud - technical architecture and user adoption
Authors: Vogl Raimund , Blank-Burian Markus
Published: January 2025

Initially starting with a now widely adopted but in scope quite narrowly focused sync & share cloud storage service (named sciebo.nrw) in 2015, Mu ̈nster University expanded the scope of on-premises higher education and research cloud services to Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) in 2016 with the plan for an open-source based platform for research data storage and processing using state-of-the-art cloud technology. After forming a multi- university consortium, developing a project plan, acquiring funding from the North Rhine- Westphalia (NRW) state ministry of science (MKW) and conducting the procurement, the Uni Cloud took off in 2019 and has since gained a very wide adoption amongst university researchers at the University of Mu ̈nster, with 5.5 Petabyte of user data stored. It is now a core element of the e-Science services of the university and the platform of choice for large scale research undertakings (especially in collaborative research centers) and innovative IT services (like Gitlab, GitOps, UniGPT, JupyterHub, etc...).