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INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF ELECTRICITY USE IN MINING ENTERPRISES
Authors:   Institute for Problems of Integrated Development of Subsoil named after academician N.V. Melnikov Russian Academy of Sciences, KLYUEV R.V.
Published: October 2024

The paper presents the results of a comprehensive energy audit at the nickel plant, one of the structural divisions of MMC Norilsk Nickel. A structural diagram of the plant's power supply is presented, the dynamics of electricity consumption is shown, showing that the main electricity consumption at the enterprise goes to the production of nickel (69% from the sinter and 21% from the Nadezhda Metallurgical Plant). Analysis of the dynamics of changes in electricity consumption for the main technological processes of nickel production from sinter shows a pronounced dependence of changes in the volume of electricity consumption for the production of sinter and smelting in ore-thermal furnaces. An analysis of the operation of electric drives with voltages of 0.4 kV and 6 kV is presented, for which the load parameters of the most powerful motors in the technological shops of the enterprise were recorded. It has been established that in order to increase the efficiency of energy use, as well as to reduce the influence of the electric drive on the load losses of the supply network, it is necessary to consider: the possibility of replacing individual, most unloaded motors with motors of lower power or the use of frequency control of the performance of process equipment...
The rise of Topli Do and Stara planina and the liberation from Turks in 1878 according to the diary of priest Djordje Ignjatovic
Authors:   Institute of Contemporary History, Belgrade, Cvetković Srdjan
Published: October 2024

The work deals with the rise of Toplo Do as the central place of Stara Planina, its efforts and sacrifices during the liberation from Turks as well as its development path until the annexation of Pirot region to Serbia in the period before Second World War. In this short but exciting history of this place, a prominent role was played by several important figures for the history of Stara Planina. One is priest Djordje Ignjatović, teacher and hajduk scribe under hajduk Stojan Oreovački, leader of the rebellion against Turks in 1876. Kosta Mladenović Gaga, a grandson of a hajduk from Stara planina, successfully made his mark in trade and started the development of the entire region with his money and talent. In addition to trade, he was involved in politics as one of the first MPs for Pirot region after joining the Kingdom of Serbia. However, his main merit was that he was able to recognize the new era and that he directed his brightest grandson Dimitrije Mladenović Gaga towards entrepreneurship and sent him to study in Thessaloniki and Switzerland. Afterwards Dimitrije built the first hydroelectric plants and large cheese workshops in the vicinity of Pirot to finally seal the development of this area with the establishment of Tigar factory during the 30s of the 20th century. With that, he closed the development story that started with the pastures of Stara Planina and ended with the project that keeps Pirot alive and one of relatively more developed towns in this part of Serbia.
THE IDENTITY OF KOSOVO-METOHIAN SERBS SHAPED BY HISTORY
Authors:   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Philosophy, Belgrade, Avramović Zoran
Published: October 2024

The author considers characteristics meaning of Serbian culture in Kosovo and Metohija, thoughtout a historical period dating from the XIII and XIV century to the present days. Theoretical and methodological difficulties of such studies are being stressed in the introductory part of the paper. In the second part, existential conditions of cultural life of Serbian people are presented both during the Middle Ages and a long period of the Turkish domination and Albanian islamization. Yugoslav state experience (1918- 2000) and NATO aggression are discussed in the context of culture. The third part, deals with basic characteristic meanings of Serbian culture: 1) Shift of cultural creation and destruction of cultural heritage, 2) Cultural life in the condition of violence, isalmization, and expulsion, 3) Cultural contacts. 4) Tragic feeling of life, 5) Orthodox faith as a central point of culture, 6) Folk features of culture, 7) Absence of cultural institutions, of institution, 8) Mythology awareness of Kosovo battle, 9) Endowment, 10) Impact of Kosovo cultural heritage within the Serbian cultural space. In the final part of the paper, the discontinuity of Serbian culture in Kosovo and Metohija is emphsize. Afret having had a freedom of Medieval cultural creativity expressed through Ortodox Cristianity, the Serbs have found themselves in a long lasting period of violence, expulsion and struggle for their biological survival.
SERBIAN-BULGARIAN RELATIONS FROM THE END OF THE 19TH AND BEGINNING OF THE 20TH CENTURY
Authors:   Institute for Political Studies, Belgrade, Serbia, Glišin Vanja , Despotović Ljubiša ,   Institute for Political Studies, Belgrade, Serbia
Published: October 2024

Serbian-Bulgarian relations have a long history marked by different stages, from friendship to hostility and fierce conflicts. Therefore, dealing with Serbian-Bulgarian diplomatic relations in the period after the Berlin Congress and during the wars of the beginning of the 20th century offers numerous answers to the complexity of relations between neighbors, but also shows the geopolitical interests behind it. In the first part of the paper, we will present the development of Serbian-Bulgarian relations throughout history, in order to understand in that context what led to the deterioration of relations. Following the development of events, an analysis of the activities of foreign political factors with regard to Serbian-Bulgarian relations is inevitable. With this in mind, we will use historical geopolitics as a sub-discipline of geopolitics in order to understand the context, interests and reasons that led to the deterioration of relations between the two nations.
REPORT OF ARCHPRIEST MIHAILO POPOVIĆ ON THE RESTITUTION OF CHURCH PROPERTY ALIENATED UNDER THE BULGARIAN OCCUPATION IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR
Authors:   University of Pristina, Faculty of Philosophy, Kosovska Mitrovica, Serbia, Stanojević Saša D.
Published: October 2024

Under the Bulgarian military, civil and church authorities in the territory of the occupied Kingdom of Serbia in the First World War, in addition to other crimes, the various movable property of the Serbian Orthodox Church was confiscated. In this connection, the paper will analyze in more detail and present t he report of archpriest Mihailo Popović, parish priest of Belgrade, who was entrusted with the mission of returning church property from Bulgaria in 1921. This document is a valuable historical source that testifies not only to the factual consequences of the Bulgarian occupation administration and the attack on Serbian spiritual and cultural heritage, but also to Popović’s personal impressions of the situation in the Bulgarian church and the attitude of its dignitaries towards the past war and Serbian-Bulgarian relations. The document is stored in the fund of the Ministry of Religion Archives of Yugoslavia.
REMEMBERING THE CONSTRUCTION AND CEREMONIAL UNVEILING OF THE MONUMENT “TO THE WARRIORS FOR LIBERATION AND UNIFICATION” IN CRNA TRAVA ON JULY OF THE YEAR 1927.
Authors:   University of Priština in Kosovska Mitrovica, Faculty of Philosophy, Serbia, Aleksić Jovan J.
Published: October 2024

Elevation, consecration and ceremonial unveiling of the monument to the fallen people of Crna Trava in the wars of 1912–1918. it generally went as planned. It was genuine undertaking, especially if you take into account the number of inhabitants of Crna Trava and theirs material condition. Despite the post–war financial shortage, they financed the construction of an important native landmark of the culture of memory “out of their pocket”, which over time became one of the recognizable symbols of Crna Trava. On the second day of Saint Gabriel the Archangel, on July 27, 1927, the monument was consecrated. This event was attended by a large number of people, mostly from this place and its wider surroundings. The act of consecrating the monument was performed by Bishop Dositej of Niš, with the concurrence of the local Orthodox clergy. The memorial consisted of a large white marble pyramid, eight meters high, with the bust of King Petar I Karadjordjević in a laurel wreath, four–sided cross and eagle with spread wings on top. Below the cross was an inscription engraved in golden letters “To the warriors for liberation and unification 1912-1918.” and below the inscription – the names of the fallen people from Crna Trava. During the Second World War, it was devastated by the Bulgarian occupation forces. After the liberation, it was rebuilt, but – without the eagle on top. New, again cast eagle, on the highest point of the monument to the warriors from Crna Trava was placed only in 2011.
PRIŠTINA: FROM SMALL TOWN TO CITY (1929-1941)
Authors:   Institute for Recent History of Serbia, Slavković Mirić Božica
Published: October 2024

Priština, within the Gračanica county, belonged to the Vardar Banovina. Based on the population census in 1931, it was one of the largest cities in Southern Serbia. However, at the beginning of the thirties of the 20th century, it was an underdeveloped town that needed state investments. The Yugoslav state made efforts to modernize Priština, as well as other cities in Kosovo and Metohija. Investments were made in construction, so nine buildings were built in Priština, electric lighting was introduced, streets and roads were improved. The railway line Kosovo Polje - Priština was built. However, even during attempts at modernization, there were problems, especially with members of the Albanian population, who were in the majority in this area, and who were uninterested in Yugoslav state measures or were afraid of changes. There were industrial companies in Priština, and an automatic mill was built. Trade showed signs of improvement, although like other industries, it was difficult to tear people away from the way they had worked generations before. Craftsmanship, which was traditional in Kosovo and Metohija, was stagnating in Priština, which was evident in the number of commercial, catering and craft shops, primarily because it began to develop as an economic center. Educational and health opportunities were in the beginning of development. In the Priština district, there were the fewest buildings that corresponded to the school’s needs, and the teaching staff was not adequate either. The conditions for the modernization of education were generally difficult in the area of Kosovo and Metohija. The arrangement of health conditions was of indisputable importance for the population of Kosovo and Metohija. Banovina Hospital was built in Priština, which was one of the largest, but people’s awareness of going to the doctor was low. The efforts and investments of the Yugoslav state in the area of Kosovo and Metohija, and therefore Priština as an economic center in development, were interrupted by the outbreak of the Second World War.
MACEDONIAN SEPARATISM IN SOUTHERN SERBIA IN THE PERIOD 1941-1945.
Authors:   Institute for European Studies, Belgrade, Ilić Dušan
Published: October 2024

This article aims to shed light on Macedonian separatist aspirations in the area of the occupied part of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, which in the pre-war period was known as South Serbia, during the World War II, but also immediately after its end, when a political entity called Macedonia was formed for the first time in history. Macedonian autonomists and federalists in this area promoted, tactically speaking, two version of the same policy in the Ottoman and interwar periods, which aimed at the national emancipation of the Macedonians from the rest of the Serbian nation. Thus, during the World War II, there will be several factions of Macedonian separatist politics. One will openly side with the Bulgarian fascist occupier and serve in his occupation apparatus, and for the first time towards the end of the war (1944) will try to form the Independent State of Macedonia, while the other will operate under the auspices of the Communist Party of Yugoslavia. During the war itself, and within the KPJ, several currents appeared, which, wanting to achieve the same goal, advocated different approaches to solving the Macedonian issue. One faction will advocate the fight for a Macedonian state in the Balkans through an autonomous national liberation movement with the possibility of joining the Balkan Federation, while the other, prevailing, will fight for the establishment of Macedonia within the Yugoslav framework, i.e. for the realization of national rights under the leadership of the KPJ as part of solving the national question. This policy will win after the Second World War, when the Macedonian federal unit is formed within the new Yugoslav state, which will be the embryo of the future independent state of North Macedonia.
VICTIMS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR IN NIŠ DISTRICT
Authors:   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Philosophy, Institute of Contemporary History, Serbia, Stambolija Nebojša , Tomanić Boris ,   University of Belgrade, Institute of Contemporary History, Serbia
Published: October 2024

According to the first administrative division after the Second World War, the district of Niš (okrug) consisted of six counties (srez): Aleksinački, Banjski, Moravski, Svrljiški, Niški i Zaplanjski. The first systematic investigation into the crimes committed during the occupation after the liberation was entrusted to the State Commission for the Investigation of Crimes Committed by the Occupiers and Their Abettors. This commission was established at the second session of the AVNOJ in Jajce. The paper statistically analyses the victims in the district of Niš according to the perpetrators, geographical origin and type of suffering. In addition to the victims, “bodily injuries” as well as “violations of personal freedom” are also analysed. In the first census in 1945, 2,644 victims were registered in the Niš district. The German occupying forces were identified as the main perpetrators of the crimes. As this census was only carried out superficially, the process was repeated at the beginning of 1946. The new census recorded 5,067 victims in the area in question. The German occupying forces were also recognised as the main perpetrators of the crimes in this census. The systematic census of war victims was initiated by the Federal Executive Council in 1964. Due to the passage of time and the ideological component, it is assumed that its scope was 56‒59% of the actual victims. In six municipalities that previously formed the Niš district, 5,801 war victims who lost their lives and 6,174 victims who survived the war were registered. Although both counts are useful to get a general picture of the victims of the Second World War, we believe that both victim counts have significant shortcomings, mainly due to their ideological component. Nevertheless, the results of both censuses are an indispensable source for the quantification of war crimes on the territory of Yugoslavia.
SERBIAN IMMIGRANTS IN SOUTH AMERICA AFTER THE SEOND WORLD WAR AND THEIR ATTITUDE TOWARDS NEW REGIME IN YUGOSLAVIA
Authors:   University of Belgrade, Institute for Recent History of Serbia, Simić Bojan
Published: October 2024

Many Serbian royalists and various opposition groups to the Communist Party of Yugoslavia administration sought safety in South America following World War II. While many of them settled in Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Argentina, the majority of them escaped to Argentina. Numerous clubs and organizations were established in those nations, such as the “Srpski klub̊ˮ from Sao Paolo, the “Srpski patriotski blok̴ˮ from Montevideo, the Argentian Serbs society ˮVelika Srbijaˮ from Buenos Aires, and others.These groups published publications and pamphlets, debated domestic politics, and conducted meetings. Diplomacy from Socialist Yugoslavia closely followed the operations of those groups. The Serbian community in Argentina started the journal “Srpska zastavaˮ with the goal of uniting all Serbs.Although they disapproved of the “bad experienceˮ of Yugoslavia, they also lauded Serbia for its medieval history and early 20th-century modern sovereignty. Despite not holding an official position in any emigrant group, Milan Stojadinović, the former Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, was a prominent figure among Serbian emigrants in Argentina. Rather, he served as a consultant for both the biggest newspaper in the country, “Srpska zastavaˮ, and the group “Velika Srbijaˮ. Although the efforts of Serbian expatriates in South America following World War II did not result in significant changes in their home country, they occasionally posed a challenge to Titoʼs regimeʼs propaganda efforts.
KAJICA MILANOV, BRANISLAV STRANJAKOVIĆ AND THE MECHANISMS OF ESTABLISHING TOTALITARIANISM IN YUGOSLAVIA
Authors:   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Philosophy, Institute of European Studies, Serbia, Djurković Miša
Published: October 2024

Eight decades after 1944 as the key year for regime change in Serbia, the thesis that Serbia was liberated then is still dominant. The author examines the definition of the process of change of power that took place at that time. Using the works of Kajica Milanov and Branislav Stranjaković, originally published in emigration as evidence of the methods of establishing totalitarian government in Serbia and Yugoslavia, he presents the hypothesis that one occupation was then replaced by another. The Nazi occupation was replaced by a communist totalitarian system based on the “liberation” of people from private property, human rights and freedoms, the rule of law and elementary security, from family values, religion and tradition, etc. In addition, there are numerous testimonies that the “liberators” perceived Serbia as an occupation zone and its inhabitants as enemies. Based on all that and the results of the rule of the Titoist system, we claim that 1944 cannot be spoken of as a year of liberation.
KOSOVO-METOHIA TOPICS ON THE PAGES OF THE SRPSKI/KNJIŽEVNI LIST (2002–2021)
Authors:   University of Belgrade, Institute for Recent History of Serbia, Serbia, Božić Sofija D. , Bajagić Dušan R. ,   University of Belgrade, Institute for Recent History of Serbia, Serbia
Published: October 2024

Srpski/Književni list, which, thanks to the editorial policy and standards achieved during two decades of publication (2002–2021), grew into one of the most important and respected magazines for literature, culture and social issues, brought, among other things, contributions dedicated to one of of the most current contemporary topics, Kosovo and Metohija. In the paper, we determined in which ways and to what extent the southern Serbian province was present in this newspaper. We have identified historical essays and reviews, reviews of books dealing with Kosovo and Metohija, texts dealing with the cultural heritage of the southern Serbian province. We also looked for contributions from recent history in which the role of the communists and Tito in preparing the ground for the secession of Kosovo is investigated. We also took into account the articles in which the possibilities of solving the Kosovo issue and the relationship of Europe towards Serbia in our time are considered. Focusing on certain important articles and analyzing them, we tried to determine what kind of message Srpski/Književni list was sending to the readership when it comes to the present and future of Kosovo and Metohija.
Information and Communication Technology as a Valuable Tool for Enhancing Students’ Performance in ESP
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak, Serbia, Nikolić Marija , Djukić Marija ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak, Serbia, Petrović Vesna ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak, Serbia
Published: October 2024

The paper explores the attitudes of university students attending ESP classes towards the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), both generally and specifically for learning English. Additionally, it measures the impact of various ICT tools and applications on the development of different aspects of English language competence. The research adopts explorative design. The results show that listening and speaking are the most positively affected skills by ICT use. The inferences also indicate that integrating various ICT tools and platforms can promote the development of all the aspects of ESP competence. Additionally, the results show that male students utilize ICT for learning English more frequently than female students. This research could serve as a guideline for teachers and instructors in deciding which tools and applications to use to enhance their students’ foreign language proficiency. The study acknowledges the limitation of a small sample size, suggesting that the validity of the results could be enhanced by conducting the research with a larger number of participants.
Digital Games as Informal Medium in English Language Learning
Authors:   Elementary school Branislav Petrović, Slatina, Čačak, Serbia, Marković Vesna , Aleksić Veljko ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak, Serbia
Published: October 2024

The results of many recent surveys in the Western Balkan region indicate an increase in the number of lower grade elementary school students with significant amount of EFL knowledge or successful proficiency in English as a foreign language. One of the reasons may lie in the large number of language lessons that students attend weekly in formal education, but the reason may also lie in the informal educational impact of the digital media that the children are surrounded by, especially digital games. This paper reviews the results of various research carried out with the aim of identifying adequate and current digital games for learning the basics of English, especially in the process of mastering new words and pronunciation.
The maturity indicators of legalcompetence of the ship’scommand staff specialist at the higher maritime educational institution
Authors: Kirakosyan M. Zh.
Published: October 2024

The article depicts the indicators of reaching the maturity of legal competence during the training of military students at the maritime higher educational institution. The criteria of maturity of professional legal competence are defined for the would-be ship’s command staff specialists.
Methodological approaches to risk management in maritime education based on the integration of areas of responsibility
Authors: Moiseenko S. S.
Published: October 2024

The article discusses the issues of risk management in maritime education. The relevance of the study lies in the fact that currently the risk is mainly assessed only empirically, which is not a reliable tool for assessing pedagogical risks. In this regard, methodological approaches to risk assessment based on the principles of separation and integration of areas of responsibility have been developed.
The problem of practical training of crew members of sea vessels for emergency situations: fire fighting
Authors: Zhuikov M. S.
Published: October 2024

New methods of training crew members for fight a fire are being considered, based on the experience of chief officers and masters who have an experience of fire on a ship in reality. The collected analysis of incidents showed that today's methods of fire fighting characterized by scheduled duties between the crew are not effective, and are not implemented in an emergency situation. The proposed methods of practical training are aimed at reducing panic, rational use of crew forces and knowledge of special ship technical means of fire fighting.
Fantasy composition as a means of forming the artistic culture of architecture students
Authors: Zykov K. N. , Bogdanova O. V.
Published: October 2024

The article deals with the problem of the formation of the artistic culture of architectural students in the process of performing a fantasy composition. The authors consider the possibilities of developing these qualities when mastering the main professional disciplines of Drawing and Painting and coloristics in accordance with the standard of higher education. During the analysis of the literature, the authors consider the concepts of fantasy and composition, clarify the concept of fantasy composition, identify effective ways to form the artistic culture of architecture students using effective methods such as associative exercises, exercises for the transformation of forms and images, stylization and creation of a decorative image; creative tasks and projects to create fantasy compositions on various topics.
The use of mnemonics techniques in teaching german grammar
Authors: Molchanova A. S. , Murashkina T. A.
Published: October 2024

The article deals with the specifics of teaching grammatical structure of the German language. Particular attention is paid to the use of mnemonic techniques designed to facilitate the processes of perception and memorization of new information, as well as to facilitate the usage of already studied grammar rules. Mnemonic techniques used when working with the category of gender of nouns, temporary forms, the morphological structure of lexical units of the German language are described separately.
Analysis of the use of intelligent education technologies
Authors: Skrypnik V. P.
Published: October 2024

The article presents an analysis and prospects for the application of intelligent technologies in the field of education. In the study, the author made an attempt to experimentally test the effectiveness of pedagogical conditions for the use of intelligent educational technologies in the training of marine engineers and transport logistics specialists. The experimental search work on the use of intelligent educational technologies (IOT) in the context of educational platforms Google Meet, Discord, EIOS in the course of training in the discipline "Freight forwarding services" is summarized.
Coaching in an educational organization
Authors: Filatova O. N. , Barabashkina E. V. , Komkova A. A.
Published: October 2024

The article reveals the peculiarity of the concept of coaching. The forms of implementation of coaching in an educational organization are considered. The main functions and advantages of using innovative coaching in educational organizations are highlighted.
Educational environment and Pedagogical space and their importance the formation of ecological awareness
Authors: Serykh A. B. , Sokolova I. A.
Published: October 2024

The formation of students' ecological awareness in an educational environment organized by means of pedagogical methodology in the pedagogical space of a technical university determined the directions of the research search.
Possibilities of the electronic educational environment in increasing the efficiency of the military education system
Authors: Zhemchuzhnikov A. V.
Published: October 2024

The presented article examines innovative ways to develop military education in the context of digitalization and digital transformation. Specific technical solutions have been proposed to increase the efficiency of future officers' mastery of military-technical specialties. The pedagogical experience of using the designed library of 3D-models of military hand-held small arms in the officer training system is summarized and presented. This library is described in detail and its place in the structure of the electronic educational environment of a military educational organization of higher education of a law enforcement agency is highlighted. The logical sequence of studying a sample of military hand-held small arms in the system technical description – 3D-model – real sample is revealed. The positive aspects of using the developed library in the preparation system are highlighted. Directions for further development of the structural component of the electronic educational environment of a military educational organization are proposed.
Pedagogical engineering – a new integrative learning profile in professional education
Authors: Shageeva F. T. , Starshinova T. A.
Published: October 2024

At present, a new branch of pedagogy - pedagogical engineering - is actively developing. It is based on the fact that the learning process should be built on the pedagogical design of the educational product, on such a "fusion" of educational and modern digital technologies to provide this process with the greatest efficiency. But we believe that in addition to pedagogical engineering as a scientific branch and a new discipline already studied in some universities, it is necessary to organize on its basis a systematic training of future teachers for basic and additional professional education.
Implementation of a project approach in the professional activities of a secondary vocational education teacher
Authors: Zemlyanitsyna E. A. , Novikova O. A. , Grishina O. A.
Published: October 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the features and content of the professional approach in education. The problem of determining its essence and implementation in professional activity is actualized. The structure of the approach is revealed and its main stages are highlighted. Thecomposition of researchers who also publicized key aspects of the project approach is being clarified. Special attention is paid to the concept of "project", its meaning and role in the educational field. In education, the project implements many functions, thanks to which it is possible to move from ideas to actions, carry out cognitive activities and organize each stage throughout the educational process. Possible errors concerning the project approach are characterized: in the practice of vocational education institutions, its application is observed as the use of someone else's experience, thereby highlighting the "fake uniqueness", and quite often the project approach is implemented incombination with problem-based learning. In order to avoid these distortions, the article presents a set of topical issues that are created for the effective implementation of the project approach in the professional activities of teachers. Based on the results of the study, it is concluded that the direct and primary connection between employees and the presented approach, its role in the formation of future qualified specialists.
Retrospective analysis of the problem of training information security specialists
Authors: Bogdanov D. A.
Published: October 2024

It is advisable to analyze scientific research in any field in retrospect of the issue under consideration, to correlate modern problems with its historical prerequisites and on the basis of this to trace possible trends in its development. Retrospective analysis is one of the main scientific methods for conducting historiographical analysis. The article examines the chronology of events in the field of training specialists in information protection, which allowed us to identify six stages of the formation and development of this problem in pedagogical science and practice, to determine the features and main directions of training future specialists in the field of information protection in Russia and abroad, identifying correspondences in the development of the national information protection system and the content of modern training of specialists. Based on the conducted retrospective analysis, it was revealed that the change in the requirements for ensuring information security is due to the level of development of information technologies, and the stages of training specialists are related to the real situation of their demand in the process of ensuring information security.
The maturity indicators of legalcompetence of the ship’scommand staff specialist at the higher maritime educational institution
Authors: Gruntov A. V.
Published: October 2024

The article depicts the indicators of reaching the maturity of legal competence during the training of military students at the maritime higher educational institution. The criteria of maturity of professional legal competence are defined for the would-be ship’s command staff specialists.
STUDY OF SPECTRAL CHARACTERISTICS OF BOVINE SERUM ALBUMIN UNDER THE EFFECT OF MILLIMETER RANGE ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES
Authors: Grigoryan Svetlana V.
Published: October 2024

The study of the effect of millimeter range electromagnetic waves (MM EMW) on bovine serum albumin (BSA) structure at the frequencies both resonant (51.8 GHz) and non-resonant (41.8 GHz) for water has been conducted. The absorption and fluorescence spectra of non-irradiated and irradiated samples of physiological solution and BSA with exposition 60 min were obtained. It was revealed that the spectral characteristics of physiological solution did not change under the effect of MM EMW, while the analogous characteristics of BSA change relevantly. It was also shown that the absorption spectra of the irradiated samples significantly differ from those of non-irradiated protein.
Pengaruh Kepribadian Siswa Introvert terhadap Keberhasilan Belajar di SDN Cipondoh 04
Authors: Saputri Rahmawati Eka , Ramadani Alya Nur , Fitriadi Chika Aprillah , Waluyo Salwa Alika
Published: October 2024

Siswa dengan kepribadian introvert adalah seseorang yang pemalu, pendiam, susah untuk bersosialisasi, kurang percaya diri, susah mengungkapkan pendapat, menghindari keramaian dan susah mengungkapkan perasaan yang dimilikinya. Masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah pengaruh kepribadian siswa introvert terhadap keberhasilan belajar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah kepribadian akan mengganggu dan menghambat seseorang untuk mencapai proses pembelajaran. Metode yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kuantitatif, pengumpulan data yang dilalukan dengan melakukan observasi, wawancara, menyebarkan angket pada siswa kelas VI A dan B serta dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian terdapat 3,60% siswa yang memiliki kepribadian introvert di SDN Cipondoh 04. Hasil yang didapat menunjukkan bahwa kepribadian tidak akan mempengaruhi seseorang dalam proses pembelajaran, setiap individu memiliki cara tersendiri untuk mereka dapat memahami setiap materi yang disampaikan oleh guru. Seorang pendidik melakukan pendekatan terlebih dahulu sebelum melakukan kegiatan belajar mengajar hal ini diperlukan agar siswa merasakan kenyamanan selama proses kegiatan belajar mengajar berlangsung sehingga akan tercapai tujuan yang diinginkan.
Relationship between testosterone and cortisol with anthropometric characteristics in professional male soccer players
Authors: Rodríguez García Lorena , Ibrahim Ceylan Halil , Filipa Silva Ana , Clemente Filipe Manuel , Moreno Vecino Beatriz , González Fernández Francisco Tomás , Murawska-Ciałowicz Eugenia
Published: October 2024

Pre-season training has been demonstrated to modify the physical fitness and hormone levels in professional soccer players. The present study aimed to analyze the relationships between testosterone and cortisol with anthropometric characteristics in a professional male soccer team after the pre-season period. Fourteen volunteer professional male soccer players participated in this study. Significant decreases in anthropometric characteristics were found. For biochemical measures, cortisol (13) =-5.25, p=.001, d=-.27), testosterone (t (13) =-8.10, p=.001, d=-.65) and C/T ratio (t (13) =-4.07, p=.001, d =-0.2) significantly increased after the pre-season period. Moreover, moderate negative relationships were observed between the percentage of change in body weight, r=0.61, p=.01, body fat percentage, r=.53, p=.04, and testosterone. The present study revealed that the improvements in body composition after intense training in the pre-season period could stimulate anabolic activities such as increases in muscle mass, which is an important result in terms of quality of performance and prevention of injury risk, especially throughout the competitive soccer season. Testosterone and cortisol should be considered for future research as stress and recovery state indicators. In fact, professional soccer staff can use these parameters in combination with other indicators to optimize workloads and avoid overreaching and overtraining.
Keywords: Testosterone; cortisol; professional soccer players; performance; physical fitness
A Descriptive Study on Non-Performing Assets of Indian Banks
Authors: Vineeta R Chopra  , Dr.Jayshree Siddhpuria
Published: October 2024

Banking Industry is one of the rapidly growing industries in India and is expanding very fast; it is the industry which requires larger amount of workforce, better technological and infrastructure facilities. There has been tremendous increase in the credit flow to various sectors of the economy such as infrastructure, industry, services and agriculture. Even though there is market growth in all the sectors of the economy the quality of assets is deteriorating day by day. NPAs have direct impact on the profitability and the net worth of the banks. The banks have to focus on the problems on NPAs in detail. The balance sheet of the bank is not always based on its balance sheet but it is also based on the level of return on its assets. The level of NPAs best indicates the soundness of banking industry of the country. A healthy financial sector focuses on the growth of the economy, and for the healthy financial sector we need to maintain the financial soundness of the bank. But the bank is overburdened with problem of rising NPAS. The present study focuses on various issues and future impacts of NPAs in Indian Banks. The problem of losses and lower profitability of NPA depends on how risk is managed in their business.
Studies on identification of Garudapacha - An unfamiliar raw material used in Ayurveda formulations
Authors: Sharma K Govinda , Kumar BN Ashok , Hussain Gazala
Published: October 2024

Introduction: The raw drugs of mineral and metallic origin are exclusively classified into different groups. There are around 70 minerals and metals described in Rasashastra. There is a rare mineral called Garudapacha used in Kerala state of India, the details of which are scarce or rather not available. It is called as veluthagarudapacha, Palgarudapacha in Malayalam language and palgarudakallu, palgaruda and garudakallu in Tamil. A brief account of shodhana and marana is also mentioned for this mineral drug. The bhasma of Garudapacha is indicated in the conditions like asthisrava (leucorrhea), netraroga (Eye disorders), asthishosha (osteoporosis) and mutrakrichra (dysuria). Materials and methods: An attempt was made in this work to collect the samples of Garudapacha from different districts of Kerala. Collected sample was examined through selected physical properties of minerals. The sample was also analysed using Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM EDS). Results: Two samples of Garudapacha could be collected one each from Palakkad and Thiruvananthapuram districts of Kerala state. On examination the sample was massive, compact, brittle, translucent to opaque, white stone, with white streak, Pearly to dull luster, flat to conchoidal fracture, 2.5 to 3.5 Hardness and 2.9 to 3 specific gravity. SEM EDS analysis showed presence of magnesium, carbon, calcium and silica. Discussion and conclusion: From the physical appearance and other mineralogical features the collected sample was identified as Magnesite a carbonate of magnesium with a chemical composition of MgCO3. It was further affirmed while the sample was subjected to instrumental analysis. There was presence of magnesium, carbon and silica among which 28.74% magnesium and 6.89 % was carbon.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Higher Education: A Threat or Helping Hand in Improving Student-Instructor Communication
Authors: Alade Abidemi , Aduwape Mariam
Published: October 2024

Purpose: The study aims to summarize current discussions among educational stakeholders regarding the potential benefits and threats posed by Artificial Intelligence.
Methodology: In conducting comprehensive and systematic review, the study utilized the PRISMA flowchart and included only articles published between January 2020 and July 2024. The focus was strictly on peer-reviewed articles, with conference papers, dissertations, and other types of papers excluded. Data was sourced exclusively from EBSCOhost and Google Scholar. Additionally, only articles centered on the higher education industry were considered.
Findings: The findings of this study reveal ongoing debates among educational stakeholders regarding the threats and benefits of AI models. It explains how AI is transforming academic environments by offering personalized learning experiences, enhancing learning outcomes, and increasing student engagement. However, concerns about data privacy have also emerged. To eliminate these concerns, the study recommends the introduction of consent forms that give users the option to allow or deny the use of their data for AI training.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study contributes to the ongoing debates by grounding its analysis in Sociotechnical Systems Theory (STS), emphasizing the need for a human-centered approach in AI adoption. This offers a holistic perspective on how educational institutions can implement AI effectively while addressing stakeholder concerns about privacy and control over data, making it a valuable resource for both academic and policy discussions surrounding AI in education.
A Descriptive Study Risk Factors of Recurrent Lumbar Disk Herniation 1st April 2022 to 2nd April 2023
Authors: Safi Khyber
Published: October 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study on recurrent lumbar disc herniation is to determine the causes, clinical findings, and incidence across different age groups above and below 60 years old, as well as gender. The aim is to evaluate the risk factors of recurrent disc herniation in the Afghani population.
Methodology: To identify predictors for recurrent lumbar disc herniation (RLDH), a systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted based on existing evidence. The study aimed to provide pooled estimates that may assist various healthcare professionals, including researchers, surgeons, policymakers, caregivers, and patients, in identifying high-risk populations, preventing RLDH, and further investigating the underlying mechanisms.
Findings: Risk factors for RLDH are under increasing investigation. Previous studies have examined various potential risk factors such as age, gender, body mass index (BMI), smoking, herniation type, diabetes, and herniation level. However, results from these studies have not always been consistent. For instance, while Kim et al. identified being male as a risk factor for RLDH, other studies did not find significant correlations. Inconsistencies also exist regarding smoking as a risk factor. This study aims to provide more reliable conclusions on these risk factors through a systematic approach.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Understanding the risk factors associated with recurrent lumbar disc herniation is crucial for improving patient outcomes and reducing the burden on both individuals and society. By identifying and clarifying these risk factors, healthcare professionals can better tailor interventions, treatment plans, and preventive measures for individuals at high risk for RLDH. This study's findings may contribute significantly to the development of strategies aimed at mitigating the recurrence of lumbar disc herniation in the Afghani population.
THE EFFECTS OF INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS ON STAFF PERFORMANCE IN CORPORATE ORGANIZATIONS. A CRITICLA LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: M. O. Dr. Polycarp
Published: October 2024

Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to examine the effect of internal communication on employee performance on large corporate organizations
Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.
Findings: On the effect of internal communication on staff performance, the study revealed that there was a significant positive correlation. For large firms, the relationship was positive and significant. Staff performance is interfered with when employees are not satisfied with how internal communications are being carried out because there is a direct relationship.
Unique Contribution to Theory and Practice: The study recommends that there is need to embrace more forms of techniques and technologies of Internal Communications so as to fill the IC gap that already exists. This will not only lift the employee's morale but also their performance
STRATEGIC PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PERFORMANCE OF LARGE MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS IN KENYA: A CRITICAL LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Gathoni Emma
Published: October 2024

Purpose: Public relations ensure that the organization attains and manages accord as well as positive behaviors among the stakeholders of the company. Public relations are responsible for building and maintaining a hospitable organizational environment. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the influence of strategic public relations on performance of large motor vehicle dealers in Nairobi City County, Kenya.
Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.
Findings: Strategic public relations comprise of a two-way communication between the firm and its publics and necessitate listening to the constituencies on which the company depends along with analyzing as well as understanding the behaviors and attitudes of the audiences. The study concluded that stakeholder involvement public relations strategy was likely to have significant effect on performance of Large Motor Vehicle dealers in Nairobi.
Unique Contribution to Theory and Practice: The study recommends that the Large Motor Vehicle dealers should create a framework that guides the access to information to ensure they optimize and benefit the most from their knowledge management made possible through openness public relations strategy. The management of Large Motor Vehicle dealers should also carry assessment on the value of different stakeholders on their operations to formulate the extent of their involvement in decision making processes
THE ROLE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HOSPITALS IN KENYA A CRITICAL LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: A. A. Baker
Published: October 2024

Purpose: The main objective of this study is to examine the role public relations plays in the management of hospitals in Kenya. Public relations are a crucial management function. Health organizations are in constant contact with various publics. They therefore require a comprehensive and well-integrated public relations strategy to reach out to these publics.
Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature review was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.
Findings: the role of public relations is not well defined. Even though the hospitals are engaged in numerous Public Relation activities, there is a lack of a Public Relation department to adequately handle the activities. Public relation is therefore disorganized and haphazardly approached. Hospitals lack a Public Relation plan and policy.
Unique Contribution to Theory and Practice: There is an urgent need for hospitals in Kenya to establish a Public Relation and Communications department. The department should be staffed with professional Public Relation personnel to handle Public Relation matters at the hospital