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ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ ПСИХОЛОГИЧЕСКОЙ КОМПЕТЕНЦИИ КАК ИНТЕГРАТИВНОЙ СОСТАВЛЯЮЩЕЙ УПРАВЛЕНЧЕСКОЙ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТИ РУКОВОДИТЕЛЯ В СИСТЕМЕ ЗДРАВООХРАНЕНИЯ
Authors: КАТАХОВА С.С.
Published: February 2025

Совершенствование работы медицинских учреждений России в рамках модернизации системы здравоохранения является первостепенной задачей, поэтому в данной статье автор наряду с другими исследователями определяет управленческую компетентность руководителя как совокупность компетенций в терминах определенных способностей к выполнению действий в контексте работы. Согласно автору, управленческая компетентность имеет такие ключевые составляющие как: профессиональную, личностную, социальную, психологическую. При этом автор особое внимание уделяет в своей статье психологической компетенции как важного условия профессионализма руководителя в системе здравоохранения. Отмечено, что специфика отрасли здравоохранения предполагает наличие у руководителя медицинского учреждения не только профессиональных знаний, но и знаний психологии управления для эффективного выполнения им своих функций, то есть психологическая составляющая априори заложена в основе руководящей деятельности. В статье приведены основные стили управления, рассматриваемые на современном этапе как наиболее эффективные. Автором отмечено, что выбор стиля руководства должен определяться поставленными задачами, а процесс принятия управленческого решения представляет собой сложный психологический процесс, основанный на индивидуальных поведенческих предпочтениях руководителя, при этом его поведенческая стратегия оказывает серьезное влияние на решение проблемных ситуаций в условиях неопределенности.

Improvement of the work of medical institutions in Russia within the framework of modernization of the health care system is a priority task, therefore, in this article, the author, along with other researchers, determines the administrative competence of the leader as a set of competences in terms of certain abilities to perform activities in the context of work. According to the author, managerial competence has such key components as: professional, personal, social, psychological. At the same time, the author pays special attention in the article to the psychological competence as an important condition for the professionalism of the leader in the healthcare system. It is noted that the specifics of the healthcare industry presupposes that the leader of the medical institution has not only professional knowledge, but also the knowledge of management psychology for the effective performance of his functions, that is, the psychological component is a priori laid in the basis of leadership activity. The article shows the main management styles considered at the present stage as the most effective. The author noted that the choice of leadership style should be determined by the tasks set, and the process of making managerial decisions is a complex psychological process based on the individual behavioral preferences of the leader, while his behavioral strategy has a serious impact on solving problem situations in conditions of uncertainty.
ДЕЙСТВЕННОСТЬ ФОРМАТИВНОЙ ОБРАТНОЙ СВЯЗИ ДЛЯ РАЗВИТИЯ БАЗОВЫХ КОММУНИКАТИВНЫХ УМЕНИЙ
Authors: НИЧЕПОРУК Л.М.
Published: February 2025

Данная статья посвящена вопросу использования формативной оценки, в частности, формативной обратной связи для совершенствования такого базового коммуникативного навыка, как умение рассказывать истории. В статье приводятся результаты исследования, проведенного с целью выявления степени действенности обратной связи, полученной от сверстников в ходе формирования и повествования небольшой истории о значимой вещи или событии. Как сверстников мы определяем не только лиц, одинакового с испытуемыми возраста, но и тех, кто может находиться с испытуемыми в одном статусе, на одном уровне в иерархии. В качестве методологии используется модифицированная схема, ранее использованная в концепции обучения действием. Также мы предлагаем области практического применения результатов нашего исследования – в частности в варианте внутрифирменного обучения. Результаты данного исследования могут быть полезны и при изучении вопроса формативной оценки обучающих, и не только, программ.

This article focuses on the use of formative evaluation, in particular, formative feedback to improve such basic communication skills as the ability to tell stories. The article presents the results of a study conducted to identify the degree of effectiveness of feedback received from peers during the formation and narration of a small story about a significant thing or event. As peers we define not only persons who are the same as the subjects, but also those who can be with the subjects in the same status, at the same level in the hierarchy. The methodology used is a modified scheme, previously used in the concept of learning by action. We also offer areas for the practical application of the results of our research - in particular, in the form of in-house training. The results of this study can be useful by studying the issue of formative training evaluation and not only programs.
СФЕРА МОЛОДЕЖНОЙ ПОЛИТИКИ КАК НЕОБХОДИМАЯ РЕАЛЬНОСТЬ РАЗВИТИЯ РОССИЙСКОГО ГОСУДАРСТВА И ОБЩЕСТВА
Authors: Ростовская Т.К. , Егорычев А.М.
Published: February 2025

Представлены результаты аналитического исследования, связанного с ролью молодежи в социально-экономическом и социокультурном развитии страны. Авторы строят своё исследование на позиции, которая выражается в убеждении того, что российская молодежь выступает важным ресурсом и потенциалом развития российского государства и общества. Это порождает необходимость организации системного и планомерного подхода к изучению проблем молодого поколения. Проанализирован отечественный и международный опыт реализации государственной молодежной политики, который позволил выделить основные положения, её характеризующие, а также дифференцировать проблемы молодежи в рамках социологических исследований на две большие группы. Обзор существующих исследований по данной проблематике свидетельствует о том, что характер определения научного статуса понятия «молодежь» определяется особенностями социоисторического, социального и социально-демографического подходов. На основе проведенного анализа научной литературы по проблеме молодежи и молодежной политике, авторы предлагают уточненное понятие «молодежная политика» и обращают внимание на целесообразность формирования и развития теории социального развития молодежи.

The article presents the results of an analytical study related to the role of young people in the socio-economic and socio-cultural development of the country. The authors base their research on the position expressed in the belief that the Russian youth is an important resource and potential for the development of the Russian state and society. This creates the need for a systematic and systematic approach to the study of the problems of the younger generation. The domestic and international experience in the implementation of the state youth policy is analyzed, which allowed to identify the main provisions that characterize it, as well as to differentiate the problems of youth in the framework of sociological research into two large groups. A review of existing research on this issue shows that the nature of the definition of the scientific status of the concept of "youth" is determined by the peculiarities of socio-historical, social and socio-demographic approaches. On the basis of the analysis of scientific literature on youth and youth policy, the authors propose a refined concept of "youth policy" and pay attention to the feasibility of the formation and development of the theory of social development of youth.
ТЕОРЕТИКО-МЕТОДОЛОГИЧЕСКИЙ АНАЛИЗ ПРОГРАММ ПОДГОТОВКИК ЗАМЕЩАЮЩЕЙ СЕМЕЙНОЙ ЗАБОТЕ
Authors: Плахута О.Г.
Published: February 2025

В статье анализируются программы подготовки граждан, выразивших желание взять на воспитание в свою семью ребенка-сироту (детей) к замещающей семейной заботе в рамках школ приемных родителей (ШПР). Подчеркивается актуальность данной проблемы для социальной сферы и государства РФ в целом. Обращается внимание на то, что существующие программы в работе с детьми-сиротами, подавляющее большинство из которых имеют депривационные расстройства, различные соматические заболевания, а также физические и психические патологии, к великому сожалению, поверхностны и однообразны и, поэтому, малоэффективны. Кроме того, подобные программы, в силу своей краткосрочности, не представляют возможности сформировать и развить у потенциальных приемных (замещающих) родителей достаточный уровень знаний, умений, навыков и профессионально важных качеств, необходимых для эффективного выполнения деятельности по замещающей семейной заботе. Все это дает основания полагать, что замещающая семейная забота, в своей основе, должна стать профессиональной и осуществляться профессиональными приемными (замещающими) родителями, то есть специалистами, обладающими соответствующими профессиональными компетенциями.

The article analyzes the training programs for citizens who have expressed a desire to take an orphaned child (children) for foster care in their family to foster family care in the framework of schools of adoptive parents (PDS). The relevance of this problem for the social sphere and the state of the Russian Federation as a whole is emphasized. Attention is drawn to the fact that the existing programs in working with orphans, the vast majority of whom have deprivation disorders, as well as physical and mental pathologies, unfortunately, are superficial and monotonous and therefore are ineffective. In addition, such programs, due to their short duration, do not represent an opportunity to form and develop in potential adoptive (substitute) parents an adequate level of knowledge, skills, abilities and professionally important qualities necessary for the effective implementation of substitute family care. All this suggests that substitute family care should, at its core, become professional and be carried out by professional adoptive (substitute) parents, that is, specialists with relevant professional competencies.
ВОСПИТАНИЕ «СУБЪЕКТА ИНТЕРПРЕТИРУЮЩЕГО»: ОТ МАСТЕРА К УЧЕНИКУ
Authors: Корноухов М.Д.
Published: February 2025

В статье рассматривается понятие «педагогическая школа» применительно к образовательному процессу инструментального класса, в котором индивидуальное обучение закладывает доминирующий вектор становления профессиональных и личностных интерпретационных качеств молодого музыканта.

The article deals with the concept of "pedagogical school" in relation to the educational process of the instrumental class, in which individual learning lays the dominant vector of formation of professional and personal interpretative qualities of a young musician.
СПОСОБЫ И ПУТИ ПОВЫШЕНИЯ ОЗДОРОВИТЕЛЬНОГО ПОТЕНЦИАЛА ПРИ ЗАНЯТИЯХ ФИЗИЧЕСКОЙ КУЛЬТУРОЙ СО СТУДЕНТКАМИ СПЕЦИАЛЬНОЙ МЕДИЦИНСКОЙ ГРУППЫ
Authors: Боброва О.М. , Боброва Э.В. , Еременская Л.И.
Published: February 2025

В настоящее время в физическом воспитании наблюдается значительное увеличение числа студенток, отнесенных по состоянию здоровья к специальной медицинской группе. Целью работы является формирование потребности в здоровом образе жизни (ЗОЖ) и самостоятельных занятиях физическими упражнениями. Задачами исследования было проведение функциональных проб, тестирования физического развития и физической подготовленности в спецмедгруппе. На основе индивидуальных особенностей организма студенток были выявлены функциональные возможности организма под воздействием выполняемой работы. В результате были определены особенности структуры тренировочных нагрузок для повышения работоспособности при занятиях физической культурой.

Currently, in physical education there is a significant increase in the number of female students who are classified as a special medical group for health reasons. The aim of the work is the development of the need for healthy lifestyle and self-study physical exercises. The objectives of the study were to conduct functional tests, testing procedures of physical development and physical fitness in the special medical group. On the basis of organism‘s individual properties of female students the organism‘s functionality under the impact of the work performed has been identified. As a result, the features of physical activity structure to improve performance by carrying out physical training have been delineated.
КУРС «ФОРТЕПИАНО» ДЛЯ СТУДЕНТОВ РАЗНЫХ СПЕЦИАЛЬНОСТЕЙ В СИСТЕМЕ ПОДГОТОВКИ МУЗЫКАНТОВ: ИСТОРИЯ И СОВРЕМЕННОСТЬ
Authors: Шайхутдинов Р.Р. , Литвиненко Ю.А. , Печерская А.Б.
Published: February 2025

Статья посвящена вопросам преподавания учебной дисциплины «Фортепиано» для студентов-музыкантов различных специальностей (инструменталистов, вокалистов, теоретиков-музыковедов, дирижёров и т.д.), обучающихся в профессиональных учебных заведениях искусства и культуры. Авторы, привлекая исторические источники, анализируют факторы становления и развития данной дисциплины в нашей стране. Рассматриваются актуальные вопросы образовательного процесса на современном этапе. В статье акцентируются методические аспекты преподавания фортепиано. Образовательная актуальность курса «Фортепиано» состоит в том, что он развивает и выравнивает сложный комплекс музыкальных способностей, знаний, умений и навыков, профессиональных компетенций учащихся всех звеньев образовательного процесса. Занятия в классе фортепиано позволяют активизировать познавательную деятельность учащихся, повысить уровень их профессионального мышления, приучая к обобщению знаний историко-теоретического модуля. В ходе изучения разнообразной музыкальной литературы появляется возможность сформировать понимание стилевых, жанровых и интонационных закономерностей музыкального искусства, создается благодатная среда для расширения кругозора ученика, что особенно эффективно в среднем звене – колледжах, училищах, где возраст обучающихся наиболее восприимчив к формированию ценностно-смысловых ориентаций и профессиональных основ.

The article is devoted to the teaching of the discipline "Piano" for students-musicians studying various instruments, musical and performing and theoretical directions in secondary and higher educational institutions. The authors give a great retrospective analysis of the formation and development of this discipline in Russia on the basis of historical sources. The topical issues of the educational process at the present stage are considered. The article contains a great teaching material for the teaching of piano. The educational relevance of the course "Piano" is that it develops and aligns a complex set of musical abilities, knowledge, skills, professional competencies of students at all levels of the educational process. Classes in the piano class allow to activate cognitive activity of pupils, to raise the level of their professional thinking, accustoming to generalization of knowledge of the historical and theoretical module. During the study of a variety of musical literature there is an opportunity to form an understanding of style, genre and intonation patterns of musical art, creates a fertile environment for expanding the horizons of the student, which is especially effective in the middle tier-colleges, schools, where the age of students is most susceptible to the formation of value-semantic orientations and professional foundations.
МОДЕЛИРОВАНИЕ МЕХАНИЗМА МОТИВАЦИИ В ПРОЦЕССЕ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПЕРСОНАЛОМ
Authors: Григорьев С.М. , Карасев В.А. , Останина Е.А.
Published: February 2025

Актуальность изложенного в статье материала обуславливается необходимость дальнейшего развития теоретических положений в области управления персоналом, более углубленного и предметного исследования системы и механизма мотивации работников в современных организациях. Авторами представлены проблемные вопросы в области формализации и моделирования факторов, влияющих на внутреннюю мотивацию личности.

the Relevance of the material presented in the article determines the need for further development of theoretical provisions in the field of personnel management, more in-depth and substantive study of the system and mechanism of motivation of employees in modern organizations. The authors present problematic issues in the field of formalization and modeling of factors affecting the internal motivation of the individual.
ПАЛЕОНТОЛОГИЯ И ЭВОЛЮЦИОННАЯ ТЕОРИЯ: ИСТОРИЯ И ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ
Authors: Козлова М.С.
Published: February 2025

Во второй половине ХХ века многие палеонтологи отказались от дарвинизма, поскольку его положения опровергались фактами палеонтологии, указывающими на чередование периодов медленной эволюции с экологическими кризисами, сопровождавшимися резкими изменениями видового состава, наличие хиатусов между видами и их мутационное происхождение, на что обратили внимание генетики. Был поставлен вопрос о новой модели эволюции. Однако господствующая дарвиновская парадигма с ее филогенетическим подходом и моделью постепенного видообразования сдерживала развитие эволюционной мысли, затемняя истинную картину эволюции как смены экосистем в геологическом времени.
СОВРЕМЕННЫЕ ТЕХНОЛОГИИ И БУДУЩЕЕ ПЕРЕВОДА
Authors: Матвеева И.В.
Published: February 2025

В статье кратко рассматривается влияние переводческих технологий на процесс и результат перевода. Развитие технологий оказало значительное влияние на рынок переводческих услуг. В зависимости от конкретных обстоятельств, различные виды перевода могут требовать использования различных технологий и получать большую, или меньшую выгоду от их использования. Преимущества использования машинного перевода очевидны, однако имеет ряд существенных недостатков. В связи с этим, невозможно отрицать человеческий фактор в переводе. Будущее перевода заключается в совместном подходе, в котором люди-переводчики и инструменты искусственного интеллекта будут работать совместно.
СТРУКТУРНО-СЕМАНТИЧЕСКИЕ ОСОБЕННОСТИ ЯПОНИЗМОВ В ТЕРМИНОЛОГИИ БЕРЕЖЛИВОЙ ЛОГИСТИКИ
Authors: Заломова Н.А. , Рулевская Е.С. , Якушкина П.И.
Published: February 2025

В современной логистике всё более популярным становится такое направление как бережливая логистика. Отсюда растущий интерес к терминологии бережливой логистики, значительную долю в которой составляют японизмы. В данной статье описаны сложности, сопутствующие процессу заимствования, а так же анализируются особенности структуры заимствованных терминов. Бережливая логистика как сфера международного взаимодействия нуждается в исследовании японизмов в английской терминосистеме для облегчения межкультурного диалога.
Rapports de force dans l’interaction administrative. Observations sémiotiques sur les rôles actantiels
Authors: Commerçon Clément
Published: February 2025

L’interaction administrative est un moment privilégié entre un usager et une administration qui peut se transformer, en cas de désaccord, en zone de conflit. Nous étudierons, au travers d’un tel échange, quelques explications sémiotiques de ce rapport de force. Dans une première partie, nous présenterons une interaction entre un usager et une administration, en partant de l’information préalable donnée à l’échange, que nous considérerons faire partie d’un même ensemble avec sa syntaxe propre. Nous proposerons ensuite un cheminement pour comprendre comment l’articulation entre la circulation d’un objet de valeur, les statuts actantiels et les régimes interactionnels produisent les caractéristiques de la force institutionnelle d’une part, et de la force passionnelle d’autre part.
Morsures et acolytat, histoire de vocabulaire. Sujet et non-sujet en relation avec la réalité
Authors: Costantini Michel
Published: February 2025

La relation entre signe et réalité sensible hante la quête du sens. Elle est objet d’un débat qui traverse toute l’histoire de la sémiose depuis Homère jusqu’à Coquet, comme l’atteste le choix des deux termes polaires retenus par ce dernier : phusis et logos. On interroge ainsi les tentatives d’ajustement du discours au réel, entre « morsure » performative, riche de références multiples (dont Benveniste), et distanciation tactique dans l’immanence du texte (Greimas). L’article dresse une typologie de ces écarts, et surtout interroge l’élasticité propre de cette relation entre les mots et les choses, lieu théorique de la phénoméno-logie. On est ainsi conduit à observer le sens tantôt du côté de la phusis, tantôt du côté du logos. Des approches considérant la « sémiotique naturelle » à partir d’une morphosémiotique (Petitot) proposent une articulation plus nuancée entre ces deux pôles. En considérant toutefois que les « prédicats somatiques » (Coquet) sont inévitablement pris dans les filets du logos – qui a pour ainsi dire le dernier mot –, on insiste ici sur la nécessité d’une « bonne distance ». Et on plaide pour une approche fondée sur l’« acolytat », c’est-à-dire un ajustement réciproque du discours et du réel, cohabitation faite de retenue et soucieuse de l’approximation – l’inexorable imperfection.
Enhanced Line Narrowing of Selectively Labeled [9-15N] Guanosine Enables Probing of Large RNAs
Authors: Attionu Solomon , Dill Rita , Summers Michael , Case David , Marchant Jan , Dayie T Kwaku
Published: February 2025

RNA regulates various cellular processes using malleable 3D structures and characterizing their structural dynamics is critical to shedding light on their mechanism of action. To mitigate continuing limitations on studies of large RNA by solution NMR spectroscopy, we have extended a recently described 2H-enhanced, 1H-15N correlation approach by developing a chemoenzymatic labeling technology that grafts selectively labeled [9-15N]-Guanine on to any available labeled ribose to make [9-15N]-GTP. The low CSA of the N9 nucleus (~112 ppm) in combination with extensive ribose deuteration leads to long-lived NMR signals that enable chemical shift assignment, analyze the structure of three biologically relevant large RNA constructs pivotal to viral life cycles [human hepatitis B virus ε RNA (61nt), the HIV-1 primer binding site segment RNA (103 nt), and the HIV-1 Rev response element (232 nt)], observe N9-H8 and N9-H1′ correlations, and measure longitudinal and transverse relaxation rates for RNAs as large as 78 kDa. We show CSA dominates both N7 (>99%) and N9 (>90%) relaxation and enables straightforward analysis of dynamics. Taken together, application of these selective labels in conjunction with optimized NMR pulse sequences could help us push the limits of size restrictions in RNA NMR structural biology beyond 100 nt.
A Generalized Deep Entropy Scaling Architecture Framework to Predict Viscosities
Authors: Fleck Maximilian , Klenk Timo , Darouich Samir , Spera Marcelle B M , Hansen Niels
Published: February 2025

A challenge in the development of new sustainable processes and materials is the scarcity of physical property data. Data driven models are often not able to handle thermodynamic constraints adequately. Integrating advanced machine learning methods with physically-based modeling techniques allows to combine advantages of machine learning methodologies and thermodynamic models, leading to better performance than the approaches on their own. We have previously proposed a neural network architecture incorporating entropy scaling to predict shear viscosities over a large range of thermodynamic state points and different chemical species. In this work, we extend the previous model to a generalized approach, avoiding the dependency on a particular entropy scaling framework. The resulting model demonstrates good prediction accuracy even for complex molecules with various functional groups, is easy to train and can be used in a variety of ways.
Structural Dynamics of Molten NaCl–MgCl2–LaCl3: A Proxy for Molten Chloride Fast Reactor Fuels
Authors: Ng Woei Jer , Rakhmatullin Aydar , Goloviznina Kateryna , Salanne Mathieu , Bessada Catherine
Published: February 2025

Chloride salts have emerged as the leading candidate fuel for the new generation of molten salt reactors, particularly molten chloride fast reactors (MCFRs). In France, the ARAMIS-A reactor design is exploring the use of NaCl–MgCl2–PuCl3–AmCl3 as fuel for an actinide-burner reactor. However, literature on the structural dynamics of molten chloride fuel salts remains limited, restricting the accurate modelling of fuel performance and behaviour. In this study, we fill this gap by performing in-situ high-temperature nuclear magnetic resonance (HT-NMR) experiments on NaCl–MgCl2–LaCl3, as a surrogate to the (Pu,Am)Cl3 fuel, to investigate the local structural chemistry of molten chloride salts. By complementing our experimental findings with solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (SS-NMR) measurements, classical molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and density functional theory (DFT) calculations, we elucidate the complex structural interactions in molten chloride systems, such as lanthanide network formation and chlorine bridging, and illustrate how these interactions vary with temperature and fuel composition. Our results establish a clear relationship between NMR chemical shifts and coordination numbers in molten salts, offering critical insights into the local structural environments that influence the behaviour of actinide-based fuels in molten salt reactors.
Understanding the pyrolysis-assisted conversion of metal salt-impregnated biomass into biogas and nanocatalyst-coated porous biochar
Authors: TANG Mengqi , Chevillot-Biraud Alexandre , Lau-Truong Stéphanie , Mohamed Khalil Ahmed , Mehdi Chehimi Mohamed
Published: February 2025

Slow pyrolysis is the most employed technique to design biochar at high yield. It is particularly suitable for converting impregnated biomass into biochar-immobilized nanocatalysts. The latter exhibits a porous structure compared to pristine biochar. However, this distinct behavior is yet to be understood. To this end, the coupled technique of Thermogravimetric Analysis/Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (TGA/FTIR) was used to simulate pyrolysis in a tube furnace for biochar production and to analyze syngas. Sugarcane bagasse (SCPB) powder, treated with copper and/or nickel nitrates, was pyrolyzed in a TGA under nitrogen at heating rates from RT to 500 °C for 1 hour. TGA/DTG permitted monitoring the thermal events of SCPB which was found to be exacerbated by the introduction of metals. The syngases, including COx, NOx, HNO3, and H2O, were effectively detected and analyzed by FTIR during the pyrolysis process at varying heating rates of 10, 20, and 30 °C/min. Notably, Ni(NO3)2.6H2O yielded N2O, probably associated with the formation of a biochar porous structure. The pyrolysis activation energies (Ea) of SCPB and SCPB/CuNi were determined using FWO and DAEM models. The maximum weight loss was found to occur at a thermochemical conversion of ~60% into char; and Ea = 234 kJ.mol-1 for SCPB, much higher than 90 kJ.mol-1 obtained for the wet impregnated sample SCPB/nitrates; hence the dramatic effect of the nanometal precursors on the pyrolysis process. XPS analysis demonstrated that TG-biochar and “tubular furnace” biochar exhibit identical surface chemical compositions. Raman spectroscopy brought evidence for graphitic carbon structure as judged from D and G bands in SCPB/CuNi. Microscopic observations confirmed a well-defined porous morphology. From the above, this TG-FTIR study permitted to highlight the central role of copper and particularly nickel in the pyrolysis process. These metals: -significantly lower the pyrolysis activation energy - induce porous structure of the underlying biochar -could be added to the repertoire of activators, dominated by ZnCl2 and FeCl3. -serve as activators
Assessing The Efficacy of The Kete Loom From The Agɔtime-Kpetoe in The Volta Region of Ghana
Authors: Amesimeku M. K. , Dzramedo B. E.
Published: February 2025

Purpose: This study explores the efficacy of the Kete loom, a traditional weaving tool used by the Ewe people. The study identifies challenges and proposes outcomes that improve the efficiency and sustainability of this traditional craftsmanship.Design/Methodology/Approach: The research employed qualitative descriptive design, field observations, and photographic documentation. Ten male participants were selected through purposive sampling. Thematic analysis was used to identify recurring problems related to productivity.Findings: The research reveals that the Kete loom encounters various operational challenges. These include inefficiencies from manual processes, physical strain on the weavers, and the daily need to dismantle outdoor looms. The study suggests improving ergonomics and infrastructure and incorporating modern technology to boost the loom's efficiency while maintaining its cultural significance.Research Limitation: The study is limited to activities surrounding the working operations of the Kete loom in Agɔtime Kpetoe.Practical Implications: The study underscores the necessity for skill development through workshops and mentorship programs alongside health initiatives to address physical strain using ergonomic tools. Incorporating modern technologies can enhance efficiency and product quality.Social Implications: The study highlights the importance of Kete weaving not only as a craft but also as a crucial element of Ewe's cultural identity, community cohesion, and economic empowerment. Supporting these weavers can strengthen cultural heritage and promote social well-being within the community.Originality/Value: This study explores the operational challenges associated with Kete loom weaving. It focuses on improving efficiency and sustainability while preserving the cultural significance of this traditional craft.
La psicología de la felicidad de Bertrand Russell
Authors: García José E.
Published: February 2025

Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), filósofo británico, fue uno de los referentes intelectuales con mayor brillo en el siglo XX. A lo largo de su carrera demostró una gran versación en muchos campos, pero sus principales áreas de actividad fueron la filosofía, la cátedra universitaria y el activismo social, con una preocupación tanto por los asuntos complejos y abstractos de la filosofía como por las inquietudes cotidianas que aquejan al mundo moderno. La considerable amplitud de intereses de Russell también lo acercaron a varios tópicos de relevancia para la psicología moderna, entre ellos la felicidad. Russell se ocupó de las características de la persona feliz en una época en que este problema aún estaba lejos de constituir un tópico regular de la psicología y cuando su inserción en las reflexiones habituales de la filosofía aún resultaba infrecuente. Este artículo analiza el pensamiento de Russell en relación a la felicidad y la relevancia que le corresponde como parte de la experiencia humana, así como sus teorías respecto de su naturaleza y significación. El análisis del artículo es teórico y se fundamenta en una discusión de las fuentes publicadas por Russell sobre la felicidad y su sentido para la experiencia humana.
Revisión sistemática sobre la efectividad de las intervenciones autoaplicadas en salud sexual
Authors: Rodríguez-Rodríguez Fernando , Sánchez-Medina Ricardo , Rosales-Piña Consuelo R.
Published: February 2025

El objetivo de la presente investigación es realizar una revisión sistemática sobre la efectividad de las intervenciones autoaplicadas en salud sexual. Se realizó un análisis de publicaciones arbitradas que abarcaron el periodo entre el 2013 y el 2023 en cuatro bases de datos: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus y Medline. Se encontraron 693 artículos de forma preliminar. Después del proceso de cribaje, 17 artículos cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión. Los enfoques y medios que implementaron algunos estudios para abordar la prevención de las infecciones de transmisión sexual (ITS) consistieron en integrar la tecnología móvil y el desarrollo de aplicaciones en línea. Con estas, se generaron programas de autoeficacia para desarrollar habilidades para el rechazo de comportamientos de riesgo sexual y el uso de sustancias, y para el incremento en pruebas de ITS/VIH; esto aunado a la mejora de la comunicación, retroalimentación, incremento de los conocimientos, promoción del uso de pruebas de VIH, la evaluación de riesgo y la conexión a servicios de salud. Se encontró que las intervenciones analizadas utilizaron diversos medios para su implementación, tales como medios en línea, en el teléfono móvil, en distribución manual o en video. Los resultados de las intervenciones tienen efectos positivos al aumentar la frecuencia de las pruebas de VIH, reducir el sexo sin protección, mejorar el conocimiento y concientizar sobre las ITS y VIH, además de generar cambios al fortalecer la autoeficacia y toma de decisiones relacionadas con la salud sexual. Estos hallazgos muestran la importancia de contribuir con intervenciones autoaplicadas para promover la salud sexual y reducir los problemas de salud, como las ITS.
Murray’s system of needs and the Big Five Personality Traits: Using Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling to evaluate their relationship
Authors: Anunciação Luis , Marques Louise , Murray Christopher , Gomes Anna Beatriz , Rabelo Ivan , Moraes Cruz Roberto
Published: February 2025

Personality tests are used regularly as a requirement within many sectors in Brazil, including education, human resources, and transportation. The Personality Factor Inventory, based on Murray’s system of needs theory, is one of the widely used tools within Brazil. Despite its importance, its results are only partially related to the Big Five theory, which is the predominant framework for understanding personality. This theoretical divergence poses practical challenges for professionals who rely on or are required to work within the Big Five model. Harmonizing these two theories could enhance their practical utility. In this study, we evaluate the possibility of fitting Murray’s personality theory within the Big Five framework using Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling and invariance tests (i.e., gender) using data from 272 845 participants in Brazil (56.2% men, M age 21.74 ± 15.24) who completed the Personality Factor Inventory. We also cross-validated the results with random samples. The results demonstrated an adequate fit, consistent reliability, and scalar/strong invariance. The percentage of Murray’s theory factor into the Big Five solution led us to conclude that Murray’s system of needs could fit into a five-factor solution reflecting the Big Five personality traits. The paper discusses the implications of these findings for future research and practice.
Estilo motivacional, necesidades psicológicas básicas, tipos de motivación, vitalidad y agotamiento en deportistas escolares
Authors: Rodriguez José , Matos Lennia , Gargurevich Rafael
Published: February 2025

La práctica deportiva a nivel competitivo en jóvenes escolares puede ser un factor positivo para el desarrollo, pero también puede resultar una experiencia de presión y estrés para el deportista. Apoyar al deportista desde edades tempranas es sumamente importante para lograr una motivación óptima. Por ello, basado en la teoría de la autodeterminación (TAD), el presente estudio investigó la relación entre el estilo motivacional del entrenador (apoyo a la autonomía, control), la satisfacción y frustración de las necesidades psicológicas básicas (NPB), la motivación del deportista (autónoma, controlada), la vitalidad subjetiva y el agotamiento físico y emocional. Se hipotetizó la presencia de un lado claro (adaptativo) y un lado oscuro (maladaptativo) de la motivación. Se aplicaron cuestionarios a una muestra de 118 deportistas en edad escolar de Lima Metropolitana y el modelo hipotético basado en la TAD fue inspeccionado mediante el análisis de senderos. Se encontró que, a mayor apoyo a la autonomía percibida por parte de los deportistas con respecto a sus entrenadores, existía una mayor satisfacción de las NPB, lo que —a su vez— se relacionó con una mayor motivación autónoma y con una mayor vitalidad subjetiva. Por el contrario, a mayor control por parte del entrenador, hubo mayor frustración de las NPB, así como una mayor motivación controlada y una menor vitalidad. Se discuten aspectos de la práctica deportiva importantes para deportistas en edad escolar de acuerdo con la TAD.
Depression in people living with HIV and AIDS: A narrative review
Authors: Gutiérrez-Velilla Ester , Barrientos-Casarrubias Vania , Mejía-Castrejón Jessica , Caballero-Suárez Nancy Patricia
Published: February 2025

Depression has been recognized as one of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders among people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA). It is associated with impaired social functioning, decreased quality of life, poor and inadequate adherence to antiretroviral treatment, loss of follow-up, rapid disease progression and increased mortality. Aim: Top carry out a narrative review of the literature to synthesize the main explanatory theories of depresion, its specific characteristics in PLWHA as well as the psychological interventions that have proved effective for its treatment. Method: A systematic search of articles in English and Spanish published between July 2011 and July 2021 in indexed electronic databases (PubMed and Scopus) using the terms HIV, depression, comorbidity, etiology, and psychological. The search complied with the Scale for the Assessment of Narrative Review Articles (SANRA) criteria to ensure the quality of the review and address the research questions. Results: This review highlights the importance of depression in PLWHA and provides health professionals with information to detect and address it. Conclusion: Detection and treatment of depression are essential for improving outcomes in this population. The information synthesized in this review aims to support health professionals in the early detection and psychological treatment of depression in PLWHA.
FLOWERING BEHAVIOR AND BAHAR REGULATION IN ACID LIME
Authors: Bagale Pratima , Shrestha Arjun Kumar , Regmi Pradip , Subedi Dikshya
Published: February 2025

Nepal has a great pool of genetic resources of lime, but there lies a wide gap between demands and supply of acid lime across the country Acid lime exhibits some sorts of alternate bearing that leads to ﬂuctuation in production which renders continuous supply of fruits to market is diﬃcult. Acid lime flowers and produces fruits almost all the year round, but there are three major flushes in June-July, September-October and January – February. These are known as Mrig Bahar, Hasta Bahar and Ambe Bahar respectively. Gibberellic acid was found to be best option to extend flowering period in acid lime during hasta bahar and also to promote more vegetative growth. Similarly, cycocel acted to inhibit the growth attained by gibberellins and encourage flower bud formation assisted by the action of potassium nitrate as bud dormancy breaking agent. Paclobutrazol, a growth retardant has been used with considerable success to induce early flowering for off-season production in several fruit crops including acid lime. Imposition of stress measured in terms of soil moisture and low temperature results uniformity in flushing, as uncontrolled flushing is undesirable.
BIOEFFICACY OF DIFFERENT PLANT EXTRACTS AGAINST CUCURBIT FRUIT FLY ZEUGODACUS CUCURBITAE (COQUILLETT) IN SUMMER SQUASH, PARBAT, NEPAL
Authors: Paudel Aruna , Paudel Miraj , Baral Prakash
Published: February 2025

Summer squash is a popular vegetable in Nepal and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas. The research is entitled as “Bioefficacy of different plant extracts against cucurbit fruit fly Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett) in summer squash in Parbat, Nepal”. Heavy infestation of fruit flies in summer squash is the prominent problem leading to lower production. The experiment was carried out with the motive to decrease the infestation of fruit flies as well as increase the production and productivity of summer squash via the application of different plant extracts. The experiment was conducted from February 27, 2023 – June 1, 2023 in Kushma municipality of Nepal in Single Factorial RCBD design with four replication and five treatments combination viz. Treatment1: Neem+ Parthenium+ Malabar nut, Treatment2: Parthenium+ Malabar nut, Treatment3: Malabar nut + Neem, Treatment4: Neem+ Parthenium and Treatment5: Control. Data entry was done by using MS Excel and ANOVA was done using the latest version of R-Studio and the mean comparison was done using Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at a 5 % level of significance. Results showed that Neem+ Parthenium+ Malabar nut treated plot gave the highest yield i.e. 15.96t/ha. The highest rate of fruit fly reduction was seen with Neem+ Parthenium+ Malabar nut leaf extract, with a decrease rate of 89.66% on final 6 days after spraying. The Neem+ Parthenium+ Malabar nut treated plot had the lowest floral loss percentage and fruit damage percentage at 29.85% and 18.38%, respectively. Results suggest that extract mixture of Neem+ Parthenium+ Malabar nut found most efficient eco-friendly management practice.
VARIETAL PERFORMANCE OF BROAD LEAF MUSTARD (BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS VAR. RUGOSA) IN PLASTIC HOUSE CONDITION IN KASKI, NEPAL.
Authors: Khadka Chiranjibi , Koirala Prajjwol , Shrestha Aavash , Sai Rijwan , Subedi Pratikshya
Published: February 2025

Broad leaf mustard (Brassica juncea var. rugose) is a highly nutritious and diverse vegetable crop, particularly popular in Nepal and Northern India. The major challenges are lack of suitable varieties, disease, pests, and limited research on the varietal performance of broad leaf mustard. This research aims to assess the vegetative growth, leaf yield, and nutritional status of different varieties under plastic house condition, as well as the palatability of those varieties. The experiment was carried out in a Randomized complete block design (RCBD) treatment with three replications. The treatments comprised seven varieties of broad leaf mustard, namely, Khumal Chaudapat, Tangkhuwa, Red Giant, Marpha Chao, Manakamana, Sahili, and ZY 430. Vegetative parameters and yield varied significantly among the tested varieties. Sahili variety performed better in all the vegetative parameters, including plant height, leaf length, leaf width, and number of leaves per plant. The highest yield of 126.15 tons/ha was observed for the Sahili variety, while the lowest yield of 18.51 tons/ha was recorded for the Marpha Chaudapat variety. Other varieties yielded between 36.48 and 22.59 tons/ha. Organoleptic tests were carried out to evaluate the parameters, such as appearance, taste, aroma, and texture. In terms of taste, aroma, and texture, evaluators rated the Sahili variety the highest, while the Manakamana variety stood out for its better appearance. Regarding nutritional content, ZY 430 showed the highest moisture content and crude fiber content. Sahili variety had the highest ash content, and Marpha Chaudapat variety had the highest protein content.
FACTORS AFFECTING ADOPTION OF IMPROVED POTATO VARIETIES IN RASUWA DISTRICT, NEPAL
Authors: Sapkota Rejina , Acharya Namrata , Ghimire Hari Prasad , Kalwar Sonam Kumari
Published: February 2025

The research was conducted from February to July 2023 to assess the factors affecting the adoption of improved potato varieties in the Rasuwa district. Altogether 60 samples were taken by simple random sampling technique for the study which includes 30 from each Kalika and Gosaikunda rural municipalities. A household survey, focus group discussion, and key informant interview were used to collect the primary information while secondary information was collected by reviewing different relevant publications. Data were analyzed using statistical tools such as Ms Excel and SPSS. As per the study, 68.3% of the farmers in the study area use local variety i.e., Seto aalu for cultivation. Only 31.7 % of the farmers seem to use improved varieties, among which 11.7 % cultivate Kufri Jyoti, 5% use Khumal Seto 2, 8.3% cultivate cardinal, and 6.7 % use Janakdev variety for cultivation. The majority of the respondents i.e., 76.7 percent prioritized their home production seed tuber as the major source of seed. This study shows that the probability of adoption of improved varieties increases by 1.97 times with an increase in number of training, and the probability of adoption goes up by 1.14 times with an increase in 1 year of experience. Coming to the effect of access to chemical fertilizer, the adoption of improved varieties increases by 12.59 times with a unit increase in accessibility to chemical fertilizers. Farmers using formal sources for potato seeds are 34.65 times more likely to adopt improved potato varieties.
COMMERCIALIZATION OF AGRICULTURE: FORMS, SIGNIFICANCE, CONSTRAINTS, AND SOLUTIONS
Authors: Regmi Sunil , Paudel Binisha
Published: February 2025

Agriculture commercialization has proved to be both a boon and a curse for poor household farmers. It has various forms like market-oriented farming, agribusiness, organic, and technological commercialization, etc. Agriculture commercialization helped the farmers through diversification of crops and livestock, research and extension, technology adoption like precision agriculture, fertigation, machine transplantation, improved market access to goods and services, economic development, poverty reduction, rural employment, and food security. Similarly, it has major drawbacks like land fragmentation, shortage of capital, lack of technical expertise, government incentives, and subsidies, export limitations, high input costs, lack of research and extension networks, inadequate education and training centers, traditional religious beliefs, and gender discrimination, catastrophic events like landslides, floods, droughts, and earthquakes, etc. Several efforts have been made by the government, NGOs, and INGOs, and at the individual level. Agriculture commercialization is the need for the 21st century to cope with the growing population and ensure food security. Agriculture commercialization with systematic management can play a driving role in mitigating deep-rooted poverty in developing and underdeveloped countries and achieving quality of life for the farmers.
EVALUATION OF HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION PATTERNS IN SOILS SURROUNDING IWOFE AND ADJACENT AREAS IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA
Authors: Alonge Ovie Odokuma , Glory Akankali Otitodilichukwu , Ese Aladin Anthony
Published: February 2025

The research was carried out in the Iwofe Rumuolumeni region of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, to evaluate the presence and concentrations of heavy metal pollutants in the soil. Seven soil samples were gathered and subjected to analysis for various heavy metals, namely lead, cadmium, zinc, chromium, nickel, iron, and copper, utilizing an AAS machine. The objective was to examine the extent of contamination in soils near Iwofe Rumuolumeni in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The outcomes revealed the presence of cadmium, zinc, nickel, iron, and copper, with respective range values of 0.05–5.94 mg/kg, 0.26–1.10 mg/kg, 0.74–2.23 mg/kg, 15.17–129.56 mg/kg, and 0–5.09 mg/kg. Notably, soil samples IWF 3 and 5 exhibited elevated cadmium concentrations at 1.10 mg/kg and 5.94 mg/kg, respectively. The proximity of IWF 3 to an oil terminal and IWF 5 to an abandoned cement factory likely contributed to the high cadmium levels. The study suggests a potential cadmium pollution issue, as the mean concentration exceeds the World Health Organization’s target values, indicating significant pollution originating from local industrial activities. The predominant distribution pattern of heavy metals found in the study is iron > cadmium > nickel > copper > zinc. The findings emphasize the necessity for a more comprehensive trace element analysis in the area. The Contamination Factor (CF) and Geoaccumulation Index (Igeo) indicate moderate to heavy contamination, particularly for cadmium and zinc. These results highlight potential adverse effects on agricultural productivity and local livelihoods, underscoring the importance of implementing mitigation measures and conducting detailed trace element analyses.