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Forecast of Corruption: From Ethical to Pragmatic Considerations
Authors: Kovbasyuk Larysa , Vakulenko Yevheniia , Ivanets Iryna , Bozhenko Victoria , Kharchenko Dmytro
Published: July 2024

From an ethical standpoint, combating corruption is crucial for promoting justice and equality. The rule of law and ethical governance involves clear standards of behavior for public servants and mechanisms for ensuring these standards are upheld. Corruption undermines public trust in government and democratic institutions and exacerbates social inequality and injustice (disproportionately affects the poor and marginalized groups, denying them access to essential services and opportunities). The fight against corruption during a full-scale war has ethical and purely pragmatic implications for Ukraine, the data of which formed the basis of this study. The lack of tangible progress in the fight against corruption in general, the lack of transparency of many institutional mechanisms in public administration, the revealed corruption schemes in the distribution of international military and humanitarian aid, as well as in the field of public defence procurement, the lack of punishment for corrupt officials in the highest echelons of power threaten the loyalty of international donors and allies, reduce Ukraine’s authority in the international arena, slows down Ukraine’s movement towards the EU, and significantly affects the decisions of foreign partners. The article demonstrates the results of forecasting the future level of corruption in Ukraine (for 2024‒2027) based on the retrospective dynamics of the Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International for 1998‒2023. Two economic and mathematical models are used for forecasting: Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA), which better reflects long-term historical trends and fluctuations, and the exponential smoothing method, which is more sensitive to the latest values of the time series. The statistical analysis package STATISTICA was used for the calculations. The forecasting results are disappointing since both methods showed an expected decrease in the level of corruption in 2024-2027, but in critically low volumes: by 1 point according to the ARIMA model and by 3-4 points according to the exponential smoothing method. The results of this study can serve as a basis for public advocacy campaigns as an argument for the need to radically revise the existing format of anti-corruption policy in Ukraine given its European future.
Corruption and Economic Growth Nexus: Empirical Evidence From Dynamic Threshold Panel Data
Authors: Djouadi Issam , Zakane Ahmed , Abdellaoui Okba
Published: July 2024

The relationship between corruption and growth has two primary theories. The concept of “sand the wheels” implies that corruption impedes economic advancement, while the notion of “grease the wheels” contends that corruption facilitates the process of growth (according to this concept, in highly corrupt states with weak institutions and a large amount of bureaucracy (under certain circumstances, such as specific conditions, situations, economic structures, or phases of economic transformation), public officials tend to manipulate: to speed up certain decisions (sometimes significant for the economic growth of the state) if they receive a bribe while moving through legal channels may be slow and sometimes make these decisions impossible). The prevailing consensus in empirical research has primarily backed the “sand the wheels” theory, with minimal acceptance seen for the “grease the wheels” hypothesis. This paper examines the link between corruption and economic growth of 9 East Asian nations and 14 Middle East and North African countries between 1996 and 2019. By embracing the fundamental assumption that the influence of corruption on economic growth may not follow a linear trajectory, linear and non-linear dynamic models were used to incentivize the corruption levels at which its impact on growth transforms. The study finds an inverted U link between corruption and growth, suggesting a threshold of 0.2228, where corruption in these counties has a beneficial impact on growth and a harmful impact above it. The paper also examines the potential indirect influence of corruption on economic growth via the investment channel, explicitly defining the corruption threshold. The empirical findings in these counties show a significant positive relationship between investment and growth when corruption exceeds the threshold value of 0.3028. It means that under certain circumstances and economic contexts, corruption can potentially foster investment, particularly when bureaucratic inefficiencies and strict regulations impede investment endeavors (through various means, including facilitating the acquisition of permits, licenses, and financing and establishing a more foreseeable business environment). This phenomenon is especially evident in industries where time-critical possibilities require prompt decision-making. The findings indicate a statistically significant and advantageous influence of the Rule of law on economic growth (when considering the impacts of institutional factors), a positive considerable link between regulatory quality and prosperity (even when the squared corruption variable was included), a statistically significant negative effect of government spending on growth. According to the results of the calculations, the article emphasizes that in the countries of East Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, the issues of ensuring the Rule of law, accountability, transparency and reduction of bureaucracy are of particular relevance.
Alternative Exchange Rate Systems for Oil-Exporting Countries: Frankel’s Currency-Plus-Commodity Basket Proposal versus the Current System
Authors: Madouri Abderazak , Tchoketch-Kebir Hacene
Published: July 2024

Choosing an appropriate exchange rate regime is crucial for economic policy, particularly for developing countries seeking to establish robust macroeconomic frameworks to mitigate external shocks. However, such nations, including those reliant on oil and natural gas exports, often face challenges in selecting suitable regimes, exacerbated by a lack of traditional advice. The debate around this issue intensified in the aftermath of the 2014 oil price decline. In response, Jeffrey Frankel proposed the currency-plus-commodity basket (CCB) arrangement in 2017, blending the benefits of floating and pegging. This study applies the CCB system to Algeria, aiming to evaluate its impact compared to the current managed floating regime from 2001 to 2021, on indicators of internal (inflation rates) and external (change in foreign exchange reserves) balance using monthly data. Employing wavelet analysis and robustness tests, specifically quantile-on-quantile regression (QQR), the findings suggest that the CCB regime surpasses managed floating in maintaining monetary stability and achieving internal and external balance. Moreover, it provides greater flexibility and stimulates the domestic economy through its ability to stabilize terms of trade via active countercyclical monetary policy. Nonetheless, further discussion, adjustment, experimentation, and development of the proposed regime are warranted.
How do Macroeconomic Indicators Shape Nonperforming Loans?
Authors: Tekin Bilgehan , Eraslan Mustafa
Published: July 2024

This study examines the influence of macroeconomic indicators on nonperforming bank loans. This research focuses on the period from 2010:1Q to 2019:4Q to capture significant trends and fluctuations in the economy. Data for receivables to be liquidated as a proxy for nonperforming loans, the consumer price index as a proxy for inflation, total private consumption expenditures as a proxy for economic activity, gross domestic product and total (private) fixed capital expenditures as proxies for economic growth are analyzed using the ARDL bound test, FMOLS, DOLS and VECM Granger methodologies. This study addresses several key questions. First, it examines how the receivables to be liquidated relate to changes in total private consumption expenditures (LNPCE). The findings indicate that higher LNPCE decreases the ability of receivables to be liquidated in both the long run and short run. Second, it explores the impact of gross domestic product (GDP) fluctuations on the amount of receivables to be liquidated, revealing that a higher GDP increases the amount of receivables to be liquidated in both the long and short run. Last, the study assesses the extent to which changes in the consumer price index (CPI) influence the receivables to be liquidated, finding that a higher CPI increases the receivables to be liquidated in the long run.
Strengthening Healthcare Supply Chains: A Comprehensive Strategy for Resilience in the Face of Natural Disasters
Authors: Lima Mimi
Published: July 2024

Effective and uninterrupted management of the healthcare supply chain and healthcare system preparedness for natural disasters (e.g., pandemics, earthquakes, forest fires, etc.) is essential to ensure that victims receive critical healthcare services and products with minimal disruption, even in the event of damage to transport and logistics infrastructure as a result of significant disasters. The article examines this issue using the example of Vital Health Systems, a prominent hospital system with multiple facilities across a wide region. The qualitative data for the study was collected through interviews and focus groups with key stakeholders in Vital Health Systems, including supply chain managers, procurement specialists, frontline staff, etc. The quantitative data for the study were based on reports, internal documentation and archival documents, industry reports, market research, government databases. Analysis of the supply chain resilience of Vital Health Systems to natural disasters was carried out using the PESTLE framework, based on which a comprehensive risk reduction strategy was proposed. This strategy, while rooted in theory, is highly practical and feasible, with measures to optimise stocks, creation of alternative transport routes and logistics networks, and use of technological solutions. Organisational and managerial proposals for minimising supply chain disruptions for Vital Health Systems in the event of natural disasters are based on the theory of transformational leadership, Denison’s organisational culture, Levitt’s diamond model, and McKinsey’s theory of strategic horizons. The role of healthcare professionals, supply chain managers, procurement specialists, and researchers in healthcare management and disaster preparedness is crucial in implementing these strategies.
Adapting of Mental Healthcare Facilities to the COVID-19 Challenges
Authors: O. Amusa Samsudeen
Published: July 2024

The healthcare sector is one of the largest in the US economy (generating about 18% of GDP). It is the main employer of American workers. Unfortunately, it has been one of those most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, as certain medical services had to be suspended under strict quarantine (at least 150 hospitals in the US were forced to send employees on leave or dismiss them, primary care practices reported a 70% decrease in the number of patients). The purpose of the article is to analyse challenges in the US healthcare sector during COVID-19 and to justify ways to overcome these challenges (on the example of the Life Chance Mental Health Medical Group, a leading provider of mental health services in the US with a strong regional network, established good reputation and a wide and loyal customer base). The case of this company was chosen in this context based on the fact that, as the SWOT analysis in the article showed, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the greatest vulnerabilities of medical institutions in the mental health sector are related to the quality of basic services (face-to-face therapy sessions). That is significantly reduced if provided online. In order to operate effectively even during epidemics and pandemics, companies in this specific area should expand partnerships with telemedicine platforms, transform their product portfolio, and ensure that their doctors’ qualification profiles meet the requirements of remote therapy. The article analyses the mechanisms for overcoming pandemic challenges in mental healthcare facilities using the postulates of transformational leadership theory, change management theory, theory of constraints, and organisational culture theory.
Agile Methods in the Social Work: Research Landscape Analysis
Authors: Borissov Dimitry
Published: July 2024

The use of flexible methods in social work allows social workers to be more flexible, client-oriented, adaptive and responsive in a dynamic environment, respond to changes faster, achieve better social impact results, and be more coordinated in cooperation with other professionals. The article demonstrates the results of descriptive bibliometric analysis and scientific mapping (using the Biblioshiny software) of more than 750 articles and monographs indexed by Scopus. Since the appearance of the first study in 1969 and until 2000, this topic was almost not the focus of scientists; the year 2000 was determined using Reference Publication Year Spectroscopy as the key date of interest growth (the year preceding the appearance of the Manifesto for Agile Software development), since 2001, the number of publications on this topic has grown exponentially. By a Sankey plot, interdependence between top references, top authors and top keywords was summarized. According to Bradford’s law, scientific journals are structured according to the contribution to the dissemination of knowledge in the subject area. Scientists from the USA, Great Britain, China, Australia and Canada have scientific leadership in this field. The TOP-10 global and local cited documents were analyzed in detail, and “occasional” and “sore” authors were distinguished according to Lotka’s law. The most popular thematic research areas on applying flexible methods in social work are presented in visual design as a word cloud (tag cloud, weighted list) and a treemap. The analysis proved that keywords across various clusters and research sub-themes are closely interconnected. The most relevant and advanced research categories were identified by analyzing the increase in relevance and the level of subject development, as well as their trends over time. A trend toward convergence in scientific research thematic progression in scholarly literature was explored using an alluvial diagram (a longitudinal thematic map). Constructed maps of relevance degree and development degree of subtopic in documents with a focus on agile or adaptive social work methods made it possible to determine niche, emerging, and declining topics.
Effect of Content-Focused Coaching on Academic Performance and Retention in Identified Difficult Biology Topics amongst Senior Secondary School Students
Authors: Isma'il Akilu , Matazu Suleiman Sa’adu
Published: July 2024

This study investigated the effect of Content-Focused Coaching (CFC) on academic performance and retention in difficult biology topics among Senior Secondary School students in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Quasi-experimental design was adopted for the study. Multi-stage sampling technique was employed to select 1005 students (480 males, 525 females) and 48 teachers from 166 public schools. The Biology Performance Test, with a reliability coefficient of 0.77, was used for data collection. Teacher participants were exposed to CFC for seven weeks, focusing on six identified perceived difficult biology topics. Data collected were analysed using ANCOVA at a 0.05 significance level. Results showed significant differences in performance (F(3, 966)=111.394, p<0.05) and retention (F(3, 966)=164.035, p<0.05) among students taught by teachers with Pedagogical Content Knowledge and those taught by Biological Content Knowledge-only who were exposed to CFC. Gender differences were observed, with CFC being effective for both genders. Whereas, students taught by teachers with Pedagogical Knowledge-only exposed to CFC did not significantly improved in performance and retention, and showed notable gender differences similar to those taught by teachers in the control group. The study recommended CFC for professional development of biology teachers.
Digital Humanities and Cultural Identification of Prefec-ture-Level Cities in China and Sustainable Development: A 3-Year Empirical Study (2021-2023) on Digital-Based Literary Narration in Short Videos
Authors: Huang Yuwei , Tan Qi
Published: July 2024

The advent of technology has revolutionized the methods by which modern citizens access information and engage in literary narration (through storytelling), transforming it into a multidimensional and intricately interwoven tapestry that encompasses various disciplines such as communications and media. As an exciting frontier of study, numerous scholars are dedicated to theoretical analyses within the realm of digital humanities, presenting vast opportunities for its practical application. This article explores the digital transformation of literary narration within the realm of short videos, which not only serves as a primary means of acquiring information (which engages with a large amount of demographic information) but also facilitates cultural identification with prefecture-level cities in China. The major cities enjoy the “say” in the media landscape; hence, seeking outlets in short videos (which do not need advanced infrastructure) serves as a “life-saving straw” for prefecture-level cities. The dominance of short videos in terms of extensive coverage surpasses that of print media, television, and other traditional media. This new form of literary narration incorporates elements such as pictures, animations, sound effects, and catering to diverse audience preferences and features the grand vitality of digital humanities. This article conducts comprehensive research from 2021 to 2023, aiming to unveil an innovative approach for the cultural identification of prefecture-level cities and the effectiveness of digital humanities applications with regard to literary transformation in the era of short video. Moreover, it endeavors to capture precise data directly from local residents, thereby assessing the efficacy of technology-based literary narration in short video creation and dissemination. Ultimately, these efforts aim to fortify the construction of prefecture-level cities against the challenges posed by metropolises. After 3 years of the experiment, we found that digitally transformed literary narration in short video helps the cultural identification of prefecture-level cities and brings cohesion to their citizens. Therefore, the survival of prefecture-level cities in China necessitates the “snatch” of opportunity for this new form of literary narration and sheds light on the further application of digital humanities.
Prevention of Unauthorized Access to Electronic Health Records using Docker
Authors: Kodiya Deepa Vishnu , K. Chitra , Abdullah Zuriani Hayati
Published: July 2024

This research focuses on securing electronic health records (EHRs) in cloud environments using Docker. The goal is to prevent unauthorized access and data loss while uploading EHRs to the cloud. By leveraging Docker's containerization capabilities, we propose a security framework that includes encryption, access control, and authentication protocols. Through extensive testing, we demonstrate the effectiveness of our approach in enhancing EHR security. This research provides valuable insights for healthcare organizations and cloud service providers seeking to protect sensitive medical data while leveraging the advantages of cloud computing.
PROCES USKLADNENIA KRVNEJ PLAZMY A OVERENIE JEHO OPTIMALIZÁCIE ZA POMOCI PRVKOV SIMULÁCIE
Authors: Kliment Marek , Trojan Jozef , Mizerák Marek , Kopec Ján
Published: July 2024

Purpose of the article It optimized and improved efficiency in processing blood plasma into card form for its separation. A simulation was used to verify and plan a change in the current production process of this product. Based on it, a change in the production process was planned and the volume of future output was also verified. Methodology/methods Analysis of the initial state of the issue in the production process. Creating a digital model using the collected data from the analysis. Design and testing of variants for optimization design. Scientific aim Bring closer the methodology of application of simulation in various industries and production processes. Digitization tools such as simulation are most used in mass production and have the largest share in the automotive field. The contribution aims to bring closer the possibilities of using these resources to other areas as well and is the basis of the methodology for their application not only in homogeneous but also in heterogeneous production processes. Findings Based on the initial analysis of the subject process and its subsequent transformation into a digital form, the original production process was innovated and its properties improved as well as the volume of production output. Simulation models can still be edited, and in the case of adding some resources to the simulation models, as well as directly to the production stations, it is possible to reach and subsequently use the resources of the digital twin technology.. Conclusions (limits, implications etc.) The result of the entire digitization process is a convergence with current trends and standards common within Industry 4.0. The benefit of using a digital simulation model, but any production process, is the possibility to test its changes without the need to stop ongoing physical processes and the implementation of changes that can be adjusted in advance in digital form and physical form, the process of their deployment is shorter and more effective than it was with innovations in the past.
SLOVENSKÉ STARTUPY A ICH VÝZVY V SÚČASNOM PODNIKATEĽSKOM PROSTREDÍ
Authors: Mrva Miloš , Dohaňošová Nikola
Published: July 2024

The paper deals with the topic of Slovak startups and the challenges that these types of companies face in the current business environment. Startups are young innovative companies, and their entrepreneurial activities bring with them specificities that result primarily from increased uncertainty. This uncertainty is caused by the fact that startups usually create new products or services that have not yet been tested by the market. Statistics vary, with estimates suggesting that between 10% and 25% of startups do not survive the first 5 years of their existence. Startups focus on providing innovative solutions to existing problems and try to improve processes in different sectors. A country's startup ecosystem is an important element of economic development and an accelerator for new ideas that help to transform traditional industries. On the one hand, startups are more agile and flexible to respond to challenges and changes, on the other hand, they must deal with various existing barriers that complicate their entrepreneurship. The aim of this paper is to examine the attitudes of Slovak startups towards the entrepreneurial environment and to identify the challenges and barriers that directly affect their success. As a sample for this research, 5 Slovak startups were selected, which are operating in different industries and are in different stages of the life cycle. The main research method was a combination of a questionnaire survey, structured interviews, and subsequent thematic analysis, in which we systematically grouped the findings into selected categories. The result of the presented paper is the identification of key challenges and barriers faced by Slovak startups. These findings may be applicable to other startups as well as to economic policy makers responsible for regulating the Slovak business environment. The limitations of this paper are primarily related to the limited sample of respondents we worked with.
Estimação de Estoque de Biomassa e Carbono do "Ensaio de Espécies e Híbridos de Eucalyptus spp" do Posto Agronómico de Nampula
Authors: Cassiano Mamba Aristides , Frederico Maluleque Ivete , Carlos Garcia Avelino
Published: July 2024

Diversos métodos são utilizados para reduzir os elevados níveis de gases de efeito estufa (GEE, responsáveis ​​pelo aquecimento global e, consequentemente, pelas mudanças climáticas) na atmosfera. As florestas constituem grandes reservas de carbono na Terra e é fundamental conhecer a quantidade de carbono nelas presente. Para gerenciá-lo e quantificar o carbono é necessário conhecer sua biomassa total. A plantação de árvores de eucalipto é uma alternativa económica e de curto prazo ao sequestro de dióxido de carbono da atmosfera. O principal objectivo deste trabalho foi estimar o carbono sequestrado pela plantação de eucalipto com 7 anos (2018) no Instituto de Investigação Agrária de Moçambique, Posto Agronómico de Nampula e três objectivos específicos: estudar a estrutura horizontal da plantação . , para estimar a biomassa e estimar o carbono das plantações. Este ensaio conta com 7 espécies e híbridos de Eucalyptus spp, distribuídos em 3 blocos de 7 parcelas cada, espaçados de 2 x 4 m e a área total do ensaio foi de 0,84ha. Para aquisição de biomassa foi utilizada a equação de Mello & Gonçalves (2008) (Y = exp(-4,54731 + 2,13859 x lnDAP + 1,0236 x lnH)), pois é utilizada em condições semelhantes ao local do presente estudo e para o mesmo espécie (eucalipto). A espécie Gran x uro-VCP-Ripasa apresentou a maior quantidade de biomassa totalizando 85.372 t/ha e a menor biomassa foi para a espécie E. uro x Gran-AN012N01-IPEF, com apenas 10.506 t/ha e a biomassa total teste foi 287.872 t/ha. Em relação ao carbono total, a espécie Gran x uro-VCP-Ripas continuou promissora, adquirindo 47 t C/ha e a espécie E. uro x Gran-AN012N01-IPEF com 11,4 t C/ha foi a que apresentou menor carbono total . carvão. Como resultado, o carbono total do teste foi de 178,7 t C/ha.
Customer Brand Engagement and Value Co-Creation for Green Product During the COVID-19
Authors: Utomo Agus , Yulia Yosephine Angelina , Khristiana Yenni , Pahlaw Lukman Ahmad Imron i
Published: July 2024

Global warming that is happening today is the effect of extreme climate change. This is a concern for companies to issue environmentally friendly products. The Covid-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to change their processes to adapt to the new normal. Due to the fear of contamination caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are starting to shop from home rather than going out, as they perceive it as low risk. Therefore, there has been a change in consumer attitudes and behaviour, and this pandemic has changed consumer buying behaviour. Brands are advised to continue to carry out genuine communication with the public through various social media to build stronger bonds (solid bonds) with potential consumers to create shared value creations, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, which adopts the new normal and stays at home. Aim: This study aims to understand better the nature of engagement that creates value co-creation during the COVID-19 period and in the future for green products. Method: This paper conducted an online survey with 130 adult subjects. This paper used structural equation modelling was used to test research hypotheses. Result: The results analysis revealed that customer experience has a significant effect on individual customer brand engagement and community customer brand engagement. In addition, individual customer brand engagement significantly impacts value co-creation. This paper contributes to consumer buying behaviour for green products during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Evaluate Analysis of Problem Solving ability student and its Causes: A Case Study in Higher Middle School Student
Authors: Jayantika Gusti Agung Ngurah Trisna , Parwati Ni Nyoman , Sudhata I Gde Wawan , Sudarma I Komang
Published: July 2024

Problem solving ability (PSA) is the ability that students have in solving problems related to mathematical concepts based on appropriate procedures. The aim of this research is to describe students' PSA as well as find out the types of errors made by students in working on PSA questions. The subjects in this research were 32 students of class XI MIPA 1 SMA Negeri 3 Denpasar. The data in this research was collected using PSA tests and interview drafts. This data was then analyzed using a qualitative descriptive approach. This research concluded that: 1) The average student PSA was 49.24 in the medium category, 2) the mistakes made by students were due to obstacles in processing mathematical processes and 3) the root of the problem was the lack of innovation in existing textbooks.
The Coastal Community Empowerment in Indonesia as Sustainable Development
Authors: Rozikin Mochammad , Riyadi Bambang Slamet , Achmadi Edy Yunan
Published: July 2024

This research aimed to understand the coastal community empowerment in Indonesia related to the ontological and sociological levels based on a collaborative governance perspective. The problem was analyzed by conducting a qualitative study. Data were collected through observation and documentation. Data were analyzed using interactive steps, such as data reduction, data display, and data verification, supported by triangulation. The results indicated that coastal community empowerment in Indonesia and its implementation were needed for providing stakeholders with information. This results offers input for developing improved regulations and policies for state agencies serving as public officials and practitioners who manage coastal community empowerment.
MƏİŞƏTDƏ İŞLƏNƏN BİR SIRA FRAZEOLOJİ BİRLƏŞMƏLƏRİN ETİMOLOGİYASI
Authors: ƏHMƏDOVA H.N.
Published: July 2024

Etymology of Phraseological Combinations Based on Daily Life Lexics in English and Azerbaijani Summary This article explores phraseological combinations based on daily life lexics in English and Azerbaijani languages. Some phraseological combinations are formed with the help of daily life words, such as the names of national meals, plates, metric words etc. Moreover, the article provided comprehensive etimology of phraseological combination giving analysis of Additionally, the article particularly focuses on various types of phraseological units used on a daily basis such as idioms denoting meals, accessories, clothing with reference to its usage in different periods of history. Key words: phraseological combinations, homonymy, polysemy, daily life, lexics, etymology
DÜZƏLTMƏ SÖZLƏRİN YARANMASINDA KONVERSİYANIN ROLU
Authors: TAĞIYEVA S.E.
Published: July 2024

The Role of Conversion in the Formation of Word-Building Summary The article is devoted to the role of conversion in the formation of word-building. It is clear that mainly verbs are converted into nouns and nouns are converted into verbs. From the analysis, it became clear that not only verbs and nouns are converted but the other parts of speeches (adjectives and verbs etc.) are also converted into nouns and verbs in this way they enriched the word-building in English. Key words: Word formation, conversion, polysemy, substantivation, semantic structure, flexion, affixation
“AVESTA”, ZƏRDÜŞTÇÜLÜK VƏ NOVRUZ ADƏT-ƏNƏNƏLƏRİNİN FOLKLORUMUZDA YERİ
Authors: MƏMMƏDOV S.B.
Published: July 2024

The Place of "Avesta", Zoroasthıans and Nowruz Tradıtıons in Our Folklore Summary In this article, we will talk about Zarathustra, the harbinger of humanity, known to have been born in the territory of historical Azerbaijan, who has systematically and continuously influenced human culture and world views, Novruz holiday, which expresses the spirit of the East, and its historical connection with Zoroastrianism, the different and similar aspects of Zoroastrian holidays and Nowruz, the problem of sometimes mixing them up, and the position of all these in our folklore, the traces of Zoroastrian worldviews in our proverbs and parables, fairy tales and other examples of folklore, the role played by these views in our national-cultural history and the deep traces left by them, etc. such issues. Key words: "Avesta", Zarathustra, Nowruz, Hormuz, literature
ƏSAS MUSİQİ ALƏTİ MƏŞĞƏLƏLƏRİNDƏ AZƏRBAYCAN BƏSTƏKARLARININ YARADICILIĞINDA İSTİFADƏ OLUNAN İNSTRUMENTAL JANRLAR HAQQINDA BİLİKLƏR
Authors: ƏHMƏDOVA İ.Ə.
Published: July 2024

Acquiring Knowledge in The Class of the Main İnstrument of Musical Genres in the Creation of Azerbaijani Composers Summary The presented article is devoted to the topic of studying the genre characteristics of Azerbaijani composers in the process of teaching students the main instrument. Studying these works allows the student to expand his musical horizons and gives the opportunity to navigate the diversity of genres. As a result, the presented article has methodological value in the educational process. Key words: student, art, music, genre, piano
ŞƏXSİYYƏTLƏRARASI ZİDDİYYƏTLƏRİN PSİXO-PEDAQOJİ VƏ GENDER SƏBƏBLƏRİ
Authors: ƏMRAHLI Z.S.
Published: July 2024

Psychopedagogical and Gender Causes of Interpersonal Conflicts Summary Analysis of the problem showed that in the psychology of both Azerbaijan and foreign countries there are different approaches to the interpretation, justification and classification of the problem of interpersonal conflict. Along with this, a generalization of the existing approach allows us to understand interpersonal conflict as a complex, psychological pattern in the development of personality, which represents a confrontation between the value-semantic spheres of the individual, arising at the motivational-cognitive, emotional-behavioral levels. Key words: interpersonal conflicts, gender features, personality development, objective and subjective reason of contradictions, theory of education
XARİCİ DİLLƏRİN TƏDRİSİNDƏ MÜASİR METOD VƏ TEXNOLOGİYALAR
Authors: NAMƏTOVA A.Ş.
Published: July 2024

Modern Methods and Technologies in Teaching Foreign Languages Summary The article under consideration addresses the theoretical underpinnings of the use of several contemporary teaching methodologies in an English language classroom. Given the inadequate theoretical and methodological advancement of using contemporary methods in an English instruction, the selected study issue is pertinent. Opinions from other scientists are also covered in the article. Key words: Education, foreign language, methods, speech activity, modern technologies
ŞAGİRD ŞƏXSİYYƏTİNİN MİLLİ ZƏMİNDƏ FORMALAŞMASINDA VALİDEYNLƏRİN ROLU
Authors: SADIQOVA A.V.
Published: July 2024

The Role of Parents in the Formation of a Student’s Personality on a National Basis Summary As a result of the research, it once again became clear that a person, being a biological and social being, from the day of his birth to the end of his life is formed under the influence of his environment and upbringing, carrying within himself the genes of the people to whom he belongs. The Azerbaijani people have every opportunity to become one of the most advanced nations in the world in terms of their intellectual potential and development, national character, and Azerbaijan is one of the developed and advanced states in the world. Key words: sex education, national spirit, personality formation, nationality, pedagogical literature
ATICILIQDA PSİXOLOJİ ÇƏTİNLİKLƏRİN DƏF EDİLMƏSİNƏ DAİR
Authors: SƏMƏDOV Y.B. , ƏLİZADƏ S.B.
Published: July 2024

Overcoming Psychological Difficulties in Shooting Summary Improvement of the training system of athletes and sports training overcoming psychological difficulties in shooting from the point of view of theory and methodology research is important. In this regard, the shooting competition in the article psychological tensions arising during the period, objective and subjective difficulties that create them is interpreted. Because without feeling these difficulties, overcome them skillfully it is impossible to achieve high sports results without lifting. Submitted The article explains the details and conditions of overcoming psychological difficulties in shooting sports and all these have been brought to the fore and involved in theoretical analysis. Key words: mental state, heightened arousal, shooter, training
ИГРА КАК ФОРМА ОРГАНИЗАЦИИ РЕЧЕВОЙ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ В ПРОЦЕССЕ ОВЛАДЕНИЯ РУССКИМ КАК ИНОСТРАННЫМ ЯЗЫКОМ
Authors: АХМЕДОВА Г.Г.
Published: July 2024

The form of Organization of the Game in Speech Activity in the Process of Mastering Non-Native (Russian) Language Summary The article focuses on the role of game in teaching Russian as a foreign language. Emphasis is placed on didactic functions of the game during the formation of the communicative competence. The relevance of the research is determined by the change in the educational paradigm and the increasing interest in the game forms of practical training. The role of the game in the light of new educational tasks is analyzed. The role of the game in the development of students' communication skills is shown. The article concludes that the usage of the game gives a positively affection on the learning process and its results. Key words: game method, communicative games, interactivity, modern teaching methods, Russian as a foreign language
ТИПОЛОГИЯ НЕКОТОРЫХ ЛЕКСИЧЕСКИХ ОСОБЕННОСТЕЙ АНГЛИЙСКОГО И РУССКОГО ЯЗЫКОВ В ТЕОРИИ КОММУНИКАТИВНОЙ КОМПЕТЕНЦИИ
Authors: ИСАЕВА А.Х.
Published: July 2024

Typology of some Lexical Features of English and Russian Languages in the Theory of Communicative competence Summary The article deals with a small comparative grammar analysis of English and Russian languages and reveals some aspects of communicative competence in the study of these languages. It also analyzes the most effective teaching methods for developing communicative competence. In the modern world, knowledge of foreign languages is becoming vital for a person. And from this point of view, the process of proper language teaching is important. Communicative competence plays a big role in learning foreign languages. In this article, we tried to give a small description of the theory of communicative competence by comparing some lexical features of English and Russian languages. Key words: language, communicative competence, linguistic competence, language competence
Effect of Feeding Unpeeled Cassava Mash as Substitute for Maize in Layers Diet on Egg Quality and Hematological Parameters
Authors: JA Olusiyi , O Akhigbe
Published: July 2024

The effect of feeding unpeeled cassava mash on layers to evaluate egg quality and hematological indices was investigated with one hundred and fifty birds that were thirty-four weeks old which were randomly allotted to five dietary treatments of 30 birds and replicated twice with fifteen birds each. The experiment lasted for 10 weeks in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Treatment 1 (100% maize) serves as control, while treatments 2, 3, 4 and 5 were 25% unpeeled cassava mash, 50% unpeeled cassava mash, 100% unpeeled cassava mash and 25% peeled cassava mash respectively. There was significant (P<0.05) difference in shell surface area, Egg length, Egg breadth, Egg shape index, shell thickness and yolk colour score in all the treatments, while other parameters measured were not significantly different. As for Heamatological indices. There was no significant difference in all parameters measured. Haemoglobin (Hb) increased slightly with increased levels of unpeeled cassava mash inclusion. In conclusion replacement of unpeeled maize up to 100% inclusion level has no deleterious effect on the birds but the best result that can compete favourably with maize is 50% inclusion level. Therefore 50% inclusion level is recommended to farmers to maximize production and achieve desired result.
Digital Culture and Artificial Intelligence on Changing Journalism Practices
Authors: Ramadani Nazwah , El Yana Korry , Elbah Azzahra Mahnum , Putri Maharani Alyza , Khusnul Khotimah Ulfa , Nurbaiti Siti , Saronta Syahrul , Ali Muhtarom Drajat
Published: July 2024

Journalism has undergone major changes as a result of digital culture. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and augmented reality are changing the way journalists work, and the speed and timeliness of information delivery is a concern. Digital journalism emphasizes interaction with the audience and speed. Audiences have the opportunity to participate and comment. AI helps journalists verify content, ensure production runs well, and ensure that the audience is engaged. Journalists face issues such as decreased revenue, audience fragmentation, and information credibility. However, digital culture is changing journalism significantly, causing many challenges and opportunities for journalists to stay relevant and maintain public trust.
Coping Mechanisms amongst Refugee Women and Girls in Post Conflict Situations: A Case of Lusaka Urban Center
Authors: Moses Makungu , Sylvia Liwewe Farai
Published: July 2024

Women and girls constitute over half of displaced populations globally, yet their perspectives and needs often go overlooked in policymaking and humanitarian response. This study explores the coping mechanisms utilized by refugee women and girls in post-conflict urban displacement contexts, focusing specifically on Lusaka, Zambia. Adopting a qualitative approach, the research examines the challenges faced, strategies for meeting daily needs, and process of accessing services for refugee women and girls relocated to Zambia's capital. Key findings reveal profound systemic discrimination and barriers obstructing refugees' ability to integrate and meet basic needs. With inadequate access to facilities and widespread harassment, women rely heavily on fragile social networks, exploitative informal work, and inconsistent aid to survive. Despite resilience displayed through faith, help-seeking, and resolute endurance, social isolation, and barriers navigating complex bureaucracies exacerbate risks. Ultimately the study exposes policy and programming failures fulfilling protection obligations, necessitating urgent actions to empower displaced females. Recommendations include improving access to services, fostering social inclusion, enabling livelihoods, strengthening legal protections, and embracing participatory approaches led by refugee women themselves. Fulfilling commitments to this vulnerable group requires comprehensive reforms addressing root causes of marginalization across sectors.
The Effect of Gamma-ray (Low Energy Cs-0.660 MeV) Irradiation on the Energy Gap of CdSe Thin Films Prepared at Different Temperatures
Authors: Al-Taan Laith M , Abdullah Najim Suha , M Alabbas Jangeez
Published: July 2024

In this study, CdSe thin films were prepared by the Spray pyrolysis method at different substrate temperatures and then subjected to gamma rays from a (Cs-source) with an energy of about 0.66MeV for two hours. The impact of gamma rays on the energy gap values was examined at the temperatures mentioned above. There was a significant increase in the energy gap value by about (0.1 to 0.15)eV.
Housebuilding Finance in the United States: From Budgeting to Funding
Authors: Kabir Irfanul ,   Building Maintenance Supervisor, Centrum Concierge & Security Ltd, Ali Md. Mokshud ,   Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration, University of Scholars, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Published: July 2024

This article precisely identifies housebuilding finance in the United States as a complex procedure of primary concern to those who wish to become homeowners or builders, susceptible to the state of the economy and shifts in policies. Therefore, the purpose of this research will be to provide extensive coverage of the processes involved in budgeting right through to obtaining and directing funds. This study adopts a qualitative research method to ascertain budgeting techniques, sources of finance, means of obtaining loans, financial controls during construction through literature, industry, and documents. Discussions also focus on the governmental initiatives and economic environment stressing the need for money comprehension. Issues such as budgeting down to the last detail, variety of financial sources and methods of financial management are highlighted as important aspects. Some recommendation areas are improvement of budgeting, increasing the financing options’ awareness, and the optimization of the existing times of lending to boost housebuilding finance in the USA.
Rasgos de personalidad en Mujeres víctimas de violencia sexual [Personality traits in women victims of sexual violence]
Authors: Rojas-Rodríguez Julia
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: analizar los rasgos de personalidad en Mujeres víctimas de violencia sexual. Método: Se realizó revisión descriptiva documental con apoyo de la técnica de revisión sistémica. Resultados y conclusión: Se ha evidenciado que estas mujeres suelen experimentar una baja autoestima, ansiedad y depresión, trastornos de estrés postraumático, dificultades en el establecimiento de relaciones y problemas de confianza, se encontró que los factores de riesgo asociados a estos rasgos incluyen experiencias traumáticas previas, falta de apoyo social, estigmatización y victim blaming, inseguridad económica y falta de acceso a servicios de salud mental.
[واقع استخدام تطبيقات جوجل التعليمية من وجهة نظر معلمات الصفوف الأولية في مدينة حائل]
Authors: الشمري أمل حمود منوخ ,   المملكة العربية السعودية/وزارة التعليم/جامعة حائل\كلية التربية\قسم تقنيات التعليم
Published: July 2024

هدفت الدراسة إلى التعرف على واقع استخدام تطبيقات جوجل التعليمية من وجهة نظر معلمات الصفوف الأولية في مدينة حائل، ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة تمَّ استخدام المنهج الوصفي المسحي، وتمَّ تطبيق استبانة مكونة من محورين هما: واقع استخدام تطبيقات جوجل التعليمية، ومعوقات استخدام تطبيقات جوجل التعليمية، وتكونت عينة الدراسة من (306) معلمات للصفوف الأولية في مدينة حائل، وكشفت نتائج الدراسة أن واقع استخدام تطبيقات جوجل التعليمية من وجهة نظر معلمات الصفوف الأولية في مدينة حائل كانت بدرجة (أوافق)، كما كشفت أن معوقات استخدام تطبيقات جوجل التعليمية من وجهة نظر معلمات الصفوف الأولية في مدينة حائل كانت بدرجة (أوافق)، وأظهرت النتائج عدم وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى دلالة (0.05) بين استجابات عينة الدراسة نحو واقع ومعوقات استخدام تطبيقات جوجل التعليمية تعزى إلى المتغيرات التالية: (المؤهل العلمي، سنوات الخبرة، عدد الدورات التدريبية في مجال تقنيات التعليم)، وفي ضوء هذه النتائج أوصت الدراسة بعدة توصيات؛ أهمها: عقد دورات تدريبية لمعلمات الصفوف الأولية نحو استخدام تطبيقات جوجل التعليمية، وتطوير البنية التحتية في المدارس لتكون مؤهلة لتوظيف تطبيقات جوجل التعليمية، والاستفادة من إمكانيات تلك التطبيقات في تطوير العملية التعليمية.
High throughput LC-MS/MS method for the quantitation of baclofen in human plasma by solid phase extraction using 96 well plate format
Authors: Bhanu Prakash T. , Krishnamanjari Pawar A. , Geetha Madhuri B.
Published: July 2024

Oral baclofen is indicated for the treatment of spasticity resulting from multiple sclerosis and is very useful for the relief of flexor spasms and concomitant pain, muscular rigidity, and clonus. It can also be used to treat patients with spinal cord injuries and other spinal cord diseases. In present work, a sensitive and high throughput LC-MS/MS method was developed and validated to estimate Baclofen in Human plasma. The developed LC-MS/MS method was sensitive enough to detect Baclofen in human plasma with a high degree of accuracy and precision, using Baclofen-d4 as an internal standard. Using BDS Hypersil C8 5µm, 100 X 4.6mm column and a mobile phase consisting of 2mM Ammonium formate with 0.02% v/v formic acid: Acetonitrile (85:15 v/v) was used to achieve best chromatographic separation. A flow rate of 1 mL/min was used to optimize the run time of 3.2 min. Plasma sample extraction was performed by Solid Phase extraction using 96 well plates. The developed bioanalytical method was validated successfully. This high throughput bioanalytical method developed and validated can be applied to routine sample analysis. this method can accommodate 80 study samples in single run excluding the CC and QC samples. Since the method uses 96 well plate formate it gives flexibility in assigning the CC, QC, and study samples in fixed well before the initiation of the process which in turn avoids the risk of sample mix up during processing. The method validation results were found to be within the acceptance range. It can be concluded that the developed high throughput LC-MS/MS method is sensitive enough to measure Baclofen up to an LOOQ 5.023 ng/mL in Human plasma and cater to high throughput analysis using 96 well plates.