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National Cultural Diversity Based on Interactive Multimedia: Elementary School Teachers' and Students' Responses to the Implementation of the Curriculum Merdeka
Authors: Gunardi Ari , Hidayat Sholeh , Ruhiyat Yayat
Published: September 2024

Learning media plays an important role in improving students' learning abilities. One measure of student success is the application of interactive media implemented by teachers. The purpose of this study was to describe the responses of teachers and fourth grade elementary school students to the use of social studies learning media on the material "Recognizing National Cultural Diversity" in the Curriculum Merdeka based on interactive multimedia. The subjects of this study were 10 social studies teachers and 50 fourth grade students of Al-Azhar Elementary School and Al Munawwaroh Islamic Elementary School, Serang City, Banten, Indonesia. The method used was quantitative descriptive using a questionnaire instrument that measured teacher responses and student responses. The results showed that teachers and students gave a positive response to the use of Social Studies Learning Media on the subject matter "Recognizing National Cultural Diversity" based on interactive multimedia. With the percentage of teacher responses showing 85% with a practical category, then the average student response also showed a practical category with 84.8%. The findings of this study conclude that the use of the Social Studies Learning Media "Recognizing National Cultural Diversity" based on interactive multimedia is already practical in the implementation of the Curriculum Merdeka. Thus, the findings of this study provide challenges and policies on teaching practices related to the Social Studies Learning Media "Recognizing National Cultural Diversity" based on interactive multimedia used in learning in grade IV of elementary school in the Curriculum Merdeka.
Optimizing Physical Education Learning: Developing Local Wisdom-Based Learning Materials To Improve Students' Learning Motivation
Authors: Adrizal Mohd. , Ilham Ilham , Ali Muhammad , Bangun Sabaruddin Yunis , Sastradika Dedi , Ockta Yovhandra
Published: September 2024

Local wisdom is a characteristic or specialty of a region that must be preserved. However, currently, the rapid development of technology has various impacts on life, especially the neglect of various games and cultures from a region. This study will develop local wisdom-based teaching materials in Physical Education and Sports subjects in Elementary Schools  Implementing local wisdom-based learning in basic learning is an effort that can be used as a basis for building awareness of local culture. The method used is research and development (R&D) with a 4D design (Define, Design, Develop and Disseminate). The results of the Expert assessment show that Local Wisdom-based Teaching Materials are categorized as very good and feasible to be applied to learning. The results of the trial of local wisdom-based teaching module products show that the achievement of high learning motivation reaches 82.69% in every aspect of student learning motivation indicators. These results indicate that local wisdom-based teaching materials in PE subjects are feasible to use and further research can develop these teaching materials at the secondary education level
Development of PJOK Learning E-Module Based on Play Activities on Physical Freshness Materials for Grade 2 Junior High School
Authors: Afif Muhammad Fajar , Komari Amat
Published: September 2024

This research aims to develop a game-based physical education and sports e-module on physical fitness materials for 8th grade students. The data in this study were analyzed using Miles & Huberman's qualitative data analysis technique which includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. In the analysis stage, a needs analysis, curriculum analysis, and student characteristics analysis were carried out through observations, interviews, and literature studies. Based on the analysis results, the e-module was designed by integrating physical fitness materials and game activities suitable for junior high school students' characteristics. The e-module development involved creating interactive multimedia, educational games, and formative evaluations. The e-module implementation was conducted in 8th grade classes, followed by a summative evaluation to test the product's effectiveness. The research results show that this game-based physical education e-module is effective in improving students' understanding of physical fitness concepts and active participation in physical activities. This product can be used as an innovative and engaging alternative learning resource for students in learning physical fitness materials
Co-circulation of seasonal influenza A(H1N1)pdm09, A(H3N2) and B/Victoria lineage viruses with further genetic diversification, EU/EEA, 2022/23 influenza season
Authors: Broberg Eeva K , Svartström Olov , Riess Maximilian , Kraus Annette , Vukovikj Maja , Melidou Angeliki ,   Members of the European Reference Laboratory Network for Human Influenza (ERLI-Net)
Published: September 2024

Background

Influenza viruses can cause large seasonal epidemics with high healthcare impact and severity as they continually change their virological properties such as genetic makeup over time.

Aim

We aimed to monitor the characteristics of circulating influenza viruses over the 2022/23 influenza season in the EU/EEA countries. In addition, we wanted to compare how closely the circulating viruses resemble the viral components selected for seasonal influenza vaccines, and whether the circulating viruses had acquired resistance to commonly used antiviral drugs.

Methods

We performed a descriptive analysis of the influenza virus detections and characterisations reported by National Influenza Centres (NIC) from the 30 EU/EEA countries from week 40/2022 to week 39/2023 to The European Surveillance System (TESSy) as part of the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS).

Results

In the EU/EEA countries, the 2022/23 influenza season was characterised by co-circulation of A(H1N1)pdm09, A(H3N2) and B/Victoria-lineage viruses. The genetic evolution of these viruses continued and clade 6B.1A.5a.2a of A(H1N1)pdm09, 3C.2a1b.2a.2b of A(H3N2) and V1A.3a.2 of B/Victoria viruses dominated. Influenza B/Yamagata-lineage viruses were not reported.

Discussion

The World Health Organization (WHO) vaccine composition recommendation for the northern hemisphere 2023/24 season reflects the European virus evolution, with a change of the A(H1N1)pdm09 component, while keeping the A(H3N2) and B/Victoria-lineage components unchanged.
Increased circulation of GII.17 noroviruses, six European countries and the United States, 2023 to 2024
Authors: Chhabra Preeti , Wong Shan , Niendorf Sandra , Lederer Ingeborg , Vennema Harry , Faber Mirko , Nisavanh Athinna , Jacobsen Sonja , Williams Rachel , Colgan Aoife , Yandle Zoe , Garvey Patricia , Al-Hello Haider , Ambert-Balay Katia , Barclay Leslie , de Graaf Miranda , Celma Cristina , Breuer Judith , Vinjé Jan , Douglas Amy
Published: September 2024

We report an increase in GII.17 norovirus outbreaks and sporadic infections of acute gastroenteritis in Austria, Germany, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, England and the United States during the 2023/24 season. A decrease in GII.4 coincided with GII.17 prevalence increasing to between 17% and 64% of all GII detections. Overall, 84% of the GII.17 strains clustered closely with strains first reported in Romania in 2021 and two new sub-lineages were identified. Norovirus surveillance and molecular characterisation should be prioritised this winter.
Culturally Oriented Chinese Language Teaching for Future Bachelors of Teacher Education
Authors: Kartashova V.N. , Zhang Weihan
Published: September 2024

The fact that the number of people studying Chinese in the world is growing makes it necessary to solve problems related to both the effectiveness of its study and the quality of training of teachers who carry out this training. The most important issue in professional training is the determination of conceptual approaches to the process of teaching Chinese language to bachelors - future teachers in the aspect of cultural orientation. In the methodology of foreign language education, there are a number of cultural approaches aimed at co-studying language and culture. An analysis of scientific literature has shown the particular relevance of intercultural, sociocultural and linguocultural approaches to teaching foreign languages and the tendency towards their synthesis. On the other hand, a lack of research on intercultural issues in terms of teaching Chinese at the level of basic general education has been identified. Based on this, we can state that there is a problem of insufficient research on the issue of culturally oriented training of future Chinese language teachers for basic general education. The relevance of our article is determined by the need to resolve the contradiction between society’s need for linguistic and professional culture-oriented training of future teachers of Chinese as a foreign language and the insufficient methodological support for this process. The purpose of the article: to determine the essence of culturally oriented foreign language education, to identify the features of culturally oriented learning of the Chinese language by students of pedagogical training profiles in accordance with the principles of selecting the content of their linguistic and professional training. The article presents a theoretical analysis of the current state of implementation of culture-oriented teaching of foreign languages, focusing on describing its essence. The novelty of the research is determined by the requirements of society for the implementation of professional training of future Chinese language teachers. Practical significance is seen in the application of the research results by Chinese language teachers in educational organizations. The findings show that targeted special work is needed on the selection and organization of culturally oriented content to develop professional competence among future bachelors of pedagogical education. The implementation of culturally oriented training will allow us to identify promising opportunities for further improvement of linguistic and professional training of future Chinese language teachers.
«Ecological Neocolonialism» as a Result of the Integration of the Concepts of «Global Transformation» and «New Type of Thinking»
Authors: Alpidovskaya M.L. , Sirotkina A.I.
Published: September 2024

The relevance of the article lies in the fact that the presented study analyzes the concepts of “global transformation” of the international socio-economic system and its relationship with the “new type of thinking” based on published forecasts, proposed measures to transform the global socio-economic system within the framework of individual states (Argentina), and the entire capitalist system as a whole. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the hypothesis that there is a direct correlation between the introduction of the concept of a “new type of thinking” (as well as its attendants) and the implementation of private economic interests on a global scale. Materials and methods: an empirical study was conducted based on 48 open sources on the interdependence of the concepts of “global transformation”, “new type of thinking” and the implementation of private economic interests. Primary data was collected, materials available in open sources were systematized on the results of activities carried out within the framework of these concepts, a hypothesis was formulated about the existence of a direct connection between these concepts and an evidence base was provided for it. The empirical research carried out in this article allows us to conclude that the process of “global transformation” and the integration of the ideology of “new thinking”. The research carried out in this article showed that modification of the entire liberal socio-economic system for a common resistance to future crises, in accordance with published forecasts, is possible only after “unification”, including under the control of such an institution as a “global state”. The article traces a direct connection between the ongoing tasks of transforming the global liberal socio-economic system and the introduction of the concept of a “new type of thinking”, focusing on the environmental agenda.
Electoral System Statistics Indicators: Status and Development
Authors: Arkhangelskaya L.Yu.
Published: September 2024

The development of a democratic, socially oriented state in the Russian Federation, the formation of civil society, the formation of a multi-party system, changes in the right field of the electoral system lead to transformations in the electoral process, to the development of new channels of communication between the population and the state (for example, online electronic voting); to the need to revise the indicators of political statistics and its branches, one of which is the statistics of the electoral system. In this study provides the author’s definition of the subject of electoral system statistics as a science, presents a basic system of electoral system statistics indicators and sources of statistical data for their determination. The main methods of statistics of the electoral system are methods of statistical theory, social statistics, methods of visualizing statistical data, both primary and results of statistical studies of the structure and dynamics of the number of participants in the electoral process and its results, quantitative measurement and assessment of cause-and-effect relationships between factors influencing the course of the electoral process and its results. The results of studies of the dynamics of the size of the electorate in the Russian Federation (based on the results of the referendum) for 2016-2023 are presented, the results of an analysis of the dynamics of the party structure in the elections to the State Duma (State Duma) of the Russian Federation of the VII and VIII convocations, the relationship between the dynamics of the number of public associations and the size of the electorate in “in a broad sense” based on a small sample for 2016-2020, which allows us to judge the trends in the development of civil society in the Russian Federation and its impact on the electoral process. The obtained patterns can be used to build short-term forecasts of changes in the size of the electorate, the number of its public associations, including political parties. The author sees the prospects for the development of this research in expanding the possibilities of statistical modeling of the relationships between indicators of electoral system statistics and civil society statistics; in the use of cluster analysis techniques in constructing spatial models of electoral preferences.
National Features of ESG-principles Application in the Concept of Sustainable Tourism Development
Authors: Gurieva L.K. , Eremicheva P.Y. , Kuchumov A.V.
Published: September 2024

The term «sustainable tourism development» was introduced into international circulation by the recommendations of the World Tourism Organization in the late 1980s as a systemic and holistic understanding of the multi-sectoral development of a territory carrying out tourism activities. Over the past decades, these ideas have been significantly supplemented and developed. With the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015 by the UN General Assembly, which are a system of 17 goals «to achieve a better future for all», a holistic concept of sustainable tourism development began to form, which in recent years has integrated ESG principles (environmental, social and corporate governance). The article contains the author’s systematization of the theoretical foundations of the emerging ESG model in tourism based on the implementation of ESG principles, as well as the results of a study of its evolutionary adaptation in individual countries of the Asia-Pacific and South African regions faced with environmental problems of unmanaged tourism development. The conducted analysis, firstly, indicates the growing importance of the ESG model application in the development of sustainable tourism as an important mechanism promoting the harmonious development of tourist destinations without harming the environment and local community; secondly, it allowed to identify the national and regional specifics of the application of the sustainable tourism concept; thirdly, it showed the priority of the environmental goals of the ESG model application in the modern conditions of development of tourist destinations in developing countries due to the emerging negative consequences of the destruction of natural systems as a result of the uncontrolled flow of tourists to most unique resort destinations. As a result of the conducted analysis, problem areas of sustainable tourism development in the regions of the North Caucasus associated with the use of the ESG model as a tool for regulating the concept of sustainable tourism development were identified, which opens up ways for the application of this concept taking into account regional specifics. The article emphasizes the importance of maintaining the diversity of ways to achieve sustainable tourism development and proposes to focus not only on environmental, but also on economic and social factors when implementing ESG models.
Evolutionary Analysis of the Problem of Strategic Planning of Socio-economic Development of the Republic of South Ossetia
Authors: Dmуtrуchenko L.I. , Dzhioeva I.K.
Published: September 2024

Strategic planning is considered from the perspective of modern theory and practice and is defined as the process of government agencies developing goals and parameters of key socio-economic indicators for the future and determining the necessary mechanisms for their implementation. The article shows that, by regulating the economy, the state carries out purposeful work to achieve its goals and solve socio-economic problems of the corresponding stage of society’s development. The collapse of the USSR and the series of geopolitical processes that followed it contributed to the emergence of the so-called partially recognized by the world community, or de facto states [14, p. 24], one of which is the Republic of South Ossetia. The article considers the conceptual quintessence of strategic planning as an instrument of socio-economic management of the Republic of South Osetia, analyzes the features of the economy and reflects the current directions of its further development.
Information Security as a Factor in Ensuring the Stability of the National Payment System
Authors: Kulumbegova L.V.
Published: September 2024

The article analyzes the activities of the Bank of Russia to ensure the stability of the national payment system of the Russian Federation from the aspect of information security. In modern conditions, this issue is of particular importance. In addition, the stability of the country’s financial system directly depends on the effectiveness of the implementation of this goal of the Central Bank’s activities. The study assessed the dynamics of indicators reflecting various phenomena in the payment sector, considered the legal basis for the implementation of supervision and observation in the national payment system of the country. The author analyzed the norms of the current legislation related to ensuring stability, and proposed some areas for its improvement in terms of clarifying and specifying its individual provisions. The legislator, having designated the goals of supervision and observation in the national payment system as ensuring its stability and development, duplicates one of the five goals of the Bank of Russia as a whole. To improve the legislative framework, it seems necessary to specify the above provisions. A more precise wording will clarify the substantive component of this function of the Bank of Russia. In the analytical part of the study, special emphasis is placed on the dynamics of indicators reflecting the number and volume of transactions made without the consent of the client. Based on the results of the analysis, the author identifies factors that influence the formation of relevant trends and existing problems of ensuring the stability and security of the national payment system of the Russian Federation. Based on officially published reports, the author evaluates the effectiveness of measures implemented by the Bank of Russia aimed at eliminating and minimizing existing threats to ensuring the stability of the national payment system of the Russian Federation. The author examines the innovations of the current legislation in the area under study.
The Formation of Veterinary Business as an Element of Urban Space in Akmolinsk in the Second Half of the XIX – Early XX Centuries
Authors: Mamontova M.A. , Abdullina E.A.
Published: September 2024

This article is part of a study of the urban culture of Akmolinsk in the post-reform period. The purpose of this study is to recreate the process of formation of veterinary medicine in Akmolinsk as an integral part of the public health sector of the region. To achieve this goal, it is necessary to trace changes in the urban health system and attitudes towards the cattle breeding process in general. Within the framework of the historical and systematic method, the available number of livestock among Akmola residents, the periodic increase in livestock in the city during the Konstantinovskaya fair, livestock diseases and the actions of the city authorities for the organization of veterinary services in the city were analyzed. The article is written on the basis of legislative sources (the Medical Charter of 1905), statistical sources (Reviews of the Akmola region for 1881-1915), memoirs of travelers passing through Akmolinsk, materials of the regional periodical press and archival materials of the State Archive of the Akmola region (GAAO).The study shows that the urban culture of Akmolinsk in the late XIX – early XX centuries was still at the level of the traditional urban culture of pre-industrial society, and the state of veterinary medicine, like many other components of urban culture, confirms this conclusion. In Akmolinsk in 1897, the ratio of available livestock among the townspeople to the number of urban population was 0.9 heads of cattle per Akmola resident, and on the days of the Konstantinovskaya Fair (May-June) this ratio was 30.7 heads of cattle per Akmola resident. The first veterinary point will appear in Akmolinsk only in 1912, before that, Vaclav Gerlovich performed the functions of a veterinarian under the supervision of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Research of the Problems of Formation of Competencies of Students of Pedagogical Profiles (on the Example of the Chechen State Pedagogical University)
Authors: Betilmerzaeva M.M. , Muskhanova I.V.
Published: September 2024

The article offers an analysis of the formation of competencies in students of pedagogical profiles. The importance of the competence-based approach as one of the most effective ways of training specialists ready for professional activity in the conditions of constant changes is substantiated. The goal of the study is formulated as a theoretical justification and empirical confirmation of the formation of competencies in students of pedagogical profiles in the conditions of the Chechen State Pedagogical University. To achieve this goal, a theoretical analysis of the problems of the competence-based approach in its various interpretations in modern domestic and foreign studies is proposed; the regulatory framework governing the process of training teaching staff is studied; a positive level of formation of competencies in students of pedagogical profiles in the conditions of the Chechen State Pedagogical University is revealed. In the study of the formation of competencies in students of pedagogical profiles, we used the methods of analysis of scientific publications and the empirical method of assessing the level of knowledge, skills and abilities of students using specially developed tests. It is noted that the study of the formation of competencies in students of pedagogical profiles requires an integrated approach aimed at studying the process of formation of professional qualities of a future teacher. The important place of the philosophy of education as the basis of pedagogical activity, contributing to the formation of one’s own value orientations and determining the goals of the educational process, is substantiated. It is concluded that the positive results of the survey indicate the high-quality organization of the educational process at the Chechen State Pedagogical University and its focus on the formation of students’ necessary competencies for successful professional activity. However, for further improvement of the educational process, it is necessary to continue working on the development of all types of competencies, paying special attention to the practical training of students and their adaptation to the changing conditions of professional activity.
V.N. Tatishchev on the Synchronicity of Education and Upbringing in the Process of Personality Formation
Authors: Byazrova J.B.
Published: September 2024

The modern concept of education in Russia is in the process of searching for basic value-worldview foundations. It is difficult to overestimate the appeal to the pedagogical experience of V.N. Tatishchev, who interpreted educational activity as a universal concept, as a unity of obtaining knowledge and forming spiritual and moral values. The ideological principles and pedagogical guidelines of the “knight of science” contained innovative ideas that are associated with the transformative activity of Peter I, and an appeal to the domestic religious experience. The “reasonable mean” was the vector of his activity. In accordance with this position, he often acted as a defender of the necessity of science for the future of Russia and as a defender of faith – the source of spiritual strength of the state and its citizens. He distinguished between the categories of morality and spirituality, without denying their interrelation as stages in the development of man. A moral person is characterized by respect for the external “bridle” in the form of laws, customs and traditions. A spiritual person is characterized by a free, determined only by his own will, aspiration to fulfill divine commandments. The attitude to Western European ideas in the field of politics, sociology and law was selective. Approval was caused by what strengthens and develops the state, so he accepted the ideas of Hugo Grotius due to the moral justification of the need for a state, and considered Hobbes’s contractual concept of the origin of society from the “war of all against all” to be questionable. As a practitioner in the field of education and the creator of the first schools in the Urals, he showed himself as a teacher, a methodologist, and an economic manager. He considered education and science as a moral need of the state and a moral obligation of society.
Language and culture as regional identity indicators
Authors: Kislitsyna N.N. , Bogdanovich G.Yu. , Norets M.V.
Published: September 2024

The article studies regional discourse specifics in terms of reflecting the interaction between language and culture. This paper aims to study the regional identity of Crimean people, which, with all the ethnic diversity and cultural richness of the region, can be presented as a holistic, cohesive social unity. The aim is by using linguistics modelling to construct and analyze the meaning of image-frame, sequence-frame, background-frame as stable cognitive structures, and characterize language units of the associative fields «Language» and «Culture», obtained as the result of a free associative experiment. The relevance of the study is determined not only by the need to broaden the knowledge about people living on the Crimean Peninsula and identifying themselves as a linguacultural community, but also to determine factors that influence the formation of regional discourse. The research material is represented by the data of the free associative experiment, correlated with the data obtained from lexicographic sources. The novelty of the research is the study vector, aimed at systematizing knowledge on regional identity characteristic of a particular territory, namely, Crimea, and also in the integrated methodological approach that combines comparative, cultural and linguistical aspects. The results obtained show the specificity of cognitive experience of different members of the Crimean society. Taking into consideration that regional identity is a particular resource, which determines the successful development of a certain territory, the results of the study are valuable contribution to understanding the ideological diversity, social and cultural activities of Crimean people.
Review of the monograph “On the properties of passion: the semantic unity ‘passion – apathy’ in the linguaculture” by S.G. Vorkachev (Krasnodar: KubGTU Publishing House, 2024. 252 p.)
Authors: Karasik V.I.
Published: September 2024

The monograph is devoted to a comprehensive description of one of the most important semantic binomials “passion - apathy” in linguistic consciousness and communicative practice. It consists of 10 chapters in which semantic complexes in Russian anthropological linguistics, semantic unity of passion - apathy in scientific, religious, lexicographic types of discourse, in word formation of the Russian language, lexical ways of expressing neutral evaluation (indifference / indifference), metaphorics of passion and apathy, as well as the expression of these concepts in aphorisms, anecdotes and song texts are considered. The author understands semantic unity as a dyad “concept - anti-concept” and describes in detail such negative correlates of value-labeled semantic formations as “unhappiness”, “injustice” and “ingratitude”. The book is addressed to philologists and a wide range of researchers developing the foundations of the integral science of man.
A Dialogue with artificial intelligence: functional characteristics and behavioral norms
Authors: Karasik V.I.
Published: September 2024

The article is devoted to the communicative characteristics of artificial intelligence - a man-made programmable machine intellect designed to perform actions traditionally considered intellectual. The article clarifies the attributes of intelligence in the everyday and scientific understanding: common everyday situations require prudence and resourcefulness, in psychological terms learning ability and problem-solving ability are emphasized, in philosophical understanding the levels of intelligence - from the ability to think abstractly to the ability to operate with high-order ideas – turn to be important. The material used is data obtained from question-and-answer dialogs with artificial intelligence on the Internet. Intentional functions of communication with artificial intelligence for humans consist primarily in the search and clarification of various information, programmed responses of AI are reduced to reporting the necessary information, while the robot avoids conflicts by responding to provocative statements. The following behavioral norms can be traced in the reactions of the voice assistant Alice to different types of initiative statements: demonstration of polite and kind attitude to the communication partner, observance of etiquette behavior models, reaction in the question form in case of insufficient information, imitation of natural emotional reactions. In detailed answers to questions concerning emotional reactions to certain stimuli, artificial intelligence expresses the opinions of specialists who develop its design. Communication with a robot should be built on the recognition of the machine as a useful tool, but not as a human being. Verbal reactions of artificial intelligence are quite in line with the standards of institutional communication, but in relation to situations that allow for the possibility of ambiguous interpretation in the conditions of artistic perception of reality, such reactions cannot yet be recognized as satisfactory.
The metaphorical image of the Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Russian political Internet discourse
Authors: Mikhnevich O.I. , Chudinov A.P.
Published: September 2024

The paper analyses the metaphorical image of the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Russian political Internet discourse. The analysis of a metaphorical image involves a sequential study and description of metaphorical models and their structure. The selection of empirical material was carried out by random sampling. The research material consists of features, journalistic and news articles (posted in online publications, on Internet portals and blog platforms), which covered political events related to the activities of the Turkish President R. Erdogan. Preference was given to features containing metaphorical words in the headlines. This study is based on the method of conceptual analysis of metaphors and metaphorical modeling. We used quantitative analysis to identify the most frequent metaphors. The dominant models are: monarchical, military and gaming metaphorical models (the quantitative indicator is higher than 15%). The monarchical metaphorical model contains a personalized model TURKISH PRESIDENT ERDOGAN IS THE SULTAN. The presence of this model in the Russian media is determined by several factors: stereotypes, historical events in Turkey, present political realities (Erdogan’s style of rule). Military and gaming metaphors are more universal. They are actively used in the metaphorical images of other politicians. However, there are metaphors reflecting national and cultural specifics (Ataturk, Janissaries, the game of Haussmannization, the Byzantine game). Thus, the understanding of modern political events in Turkey takes place through historical images that are reflected in the metaphors. The axiological component of the metaphorical image of the Turkish president is heterogeneous. A number of metaphors contain positive characteristics: Erdogan is an active participant in political live, he’s intelligent and pragmatic but the most images are ironic. There are a lot of metaphorical images in the Russian political discourse that characterize the Turkish president as a traitor, schemer, deceiver.
The image of the magician in news media texts 2020–2024.
Authors: Segal N.A. , Nalbandova P.S.
Published: September 2024

The aim of the proposed article is to establish the features of metaphorical modeling of the image of a magician in the news media space of 2020-2024. The key theoretical propositions related to the peculiarities of metaphor research in the current media field are systematized, analyzed and interpreted, a corpus of contexts (more than 100 linguistic facts) is established and characterized, including fragments of a news nature media messages with an integral component wizard. Based on lexicographic sources, the denotative characteristics of the key unit wizard are identified, which formed the basis for fixing this image in the Russian language consciousness, taking into account the various stages of development of this word. It is proved that modern sociopolitical realities determine the expansion of the meaning of the lexeme studied in the article and the appearance of new connotative features in it. Based on the material of the media texts of 2020-2024, it is argued that when reflecting current events related to the sphere of politics, economics, culture, sports, interpersonal relations, contexts that are built on the basis of the integral component wizard tend to reflect both positively labeled and negative actions, events and situations, which leads to the appearance of a dual connotation When implementing a at the secondary nomination level the wizard is in the actual media space. The key research methods were descriptive and interpretative methods, the continuous sampling method, component analysis, as well as elements of quantitative analysis and the modeling method, which allowed us to establish both the most frequent and single metaphorical images with the integral component wizard, implemented in media texts of 2020-2024. The complexity and multicomponence of the metaphorical image of the magician proved in the study, as well as the presence of implicit semantic components, valuable and significant in the context of modern sociopolitical and cultural realities, determine the important place of the metaphorical image of the magician in the modern media field and the wide potential for the emergence of new shades of meaning of the word under study and the variability of its connotations.
IMPLEMENTING CLIL AT THE TECHNICAL DIPLOMA LEVEL: CHALLENGES AND ADAPTATIONS IN A KERALA CONTEXT
Authors: George Arun
Published: September 2024

Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) method presents a compelling approach to addressing deficiencies in both content mastery and language proficiency, particularly in contexts where communication skills impact subject learning. The research conducted in the Technical Diploma stream in Kerala provides insightful observations into the practical implementation of CLIL in a challenging educational environment. The researcher faced difficulties in aligning CLIL strategies with the existing curriculum and managing rigid, overcrowded classrooms, which hampered interactive and communicative teaching methods. While theoretical aspects of CLIL provided a solid foundation, practical implementation revealed gaps between theory and the realities of the local educational environment. The successful adaptation of CLIL required modifications to the traditional Preparation, Activity, and Revision (PAR) sessions, effectively balancing content and language acquisition despite the constraints. This approach led to noticeable improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes, demonstrating that CLIL can be effective when tailored to meet the specific needs of the educational setting.
IMPLEMENTING CONTENT AND LANGUAGE INTEGRATED LEARNING (CLIL) AT THE DIPLOMA LEVEL IN KERALA: PREPARATORY PHASE OF THE EXPERIMENT
Authors: George Arun
Published: September 2024

Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) represents a significant pedagogical shift from traditional, teacher-centred methods to a more learner-centred approach. In CLIL, the emphasis is placed on integrating content learning with language acquisition, fostering deeper engagement and autonomy among students. This transition necessitates a careful preparatory phase that begins with identifying learners’ needs and progresses to creating opportunities for active participation and independent learning in the classroom. The evolving role of teachers in guiding this process, alongside the personalized nature of the learning experience, redefines the overall concept of education. This paper outlines the key stages in the preparatory phase of a CLIL experiment conducted in a polytechnic college in Kerala, offering insights into how this approach transforms both teaching and learning practices.
THE IDEA OF DEVELOPMENT AND ITS CHANGING PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Sutradhar Kishore Kumar
Published: September 2024

The concept of development has a long history of changing over time. Since inception, the well-being of a nation was measured in terms of per capita gross domestic product which has become redundant with the passes of time. To overcome the limitations associated with the earlier developmental frameworks, there have been gradual paradigm shifts in the concept and measurement of development. In this study, an attempt has been made to review the existing literature on how countries have shifted from a traditional per capita income-based notion of development to a more recent and comprehensive idea of development, i.e., the Inclusive Development. Moreover, the study also reviews the empirical evidences on the status of development in Indian context. From the study it has been found that there has been a continuous move towards different notions of development over time. As well, a review of Indian development status reveals that in India also, various strides were made for inclusive development for a more inclusive society.
THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT IN REGULATING AI FOR ECONOMIC BENEFIT
Authors: Sharma Siddharth
Published: September 2024

This abstract critically examines the pivotal role of governments in regulating artificial intelligence (AI) to harness its economic benefits while addressing its potential risks. The paper delves into the complexities of designing regulatory frameworks that encourage innovation, while also mitigating challenges such as bias and job displacement. Various regulatory strategies are explored, including the establishment of safety and transparency standards, the promotion of responsible data practices, and significant investments in AI education and workforce retraining. By effectively balancing the need for innovation with the imperative to manage risks, governments can ensure that AI realizes its economic potential for a prosperous future.The abstract further analyzes the strategies employed by governments to regulate AI for economic advantage. It highlights the concept of regulatory sandboxes, which provide a controlled environment for experimentation and innovation, thereby reducing regulatory burdens on AI startups. Additionally, the importance of international collaboration in developing harmonized AI standards is examined, emphasizing its role in facilitating global trade and investment. The discussion also underscores the significance of proactive government policies in addressing the socioeconomic impacts of AI automation. Essential investments in education and reskilling programs are identified as critical to preparing the workforce for an AI-driven economy. Furthermore, initiatives that promote AI research and development are recognized for enhancing technological competitiveness and stimulating economic growth.
EFFECT OF HATHA YOGA ON ACADEMIC ANXIETY IN SCHOOL CHILDREN
Authors: Kumar Rajeev , Sharma Manoj , Singh Surender , Singh​ Vikram , Sethi Parmod Kumar
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the impact of Hatha yoga intervention on academic anxiety levels among secondary school students practicing martial arts. Academic anxiety, a prevalent issue impacting students' well-being and academic performance, was measured using the Academic Anxiety Scale for Students developed by Singh and Sengupta (2009). The study involved a sample of 110 students from five secondary schools in Delhi, India, selected through random purposive sampling. The sample comprised students practicing either Taekwondo or Karate for at least two years and a control group with no martial arts experience. Both the Taekwondo and Karate groups received a 45-minute Hatha yoga intervention, while the control group engaged in their regular sports activities for the same duration. Analysis of covariance indicated that students practicing Taekwondo and Karate, coupled with the Hatha yoga intervention, exhibited lower levels of academic anxiety compared to the control group. The median academic anxiety percentile rank for the Taekwondo group was 45.0, while the Karate group had a median of 46.5. In contrast, the control group showed a significantly higher median percentile rank of 69.5. These findings suggest that engaging in martial arts practices like Taekwondo and Karate, along with Hatha yoga, may have a positive influence on reducing academic anxiety among secondary school students.
BIG DATA AND AI IN MARKETING: UNLEASHING THE POWER OF DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING
Authors: Anute Nilesh , Bhandare Pradnya , K.R. Ayalekshmi
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the use of neural networks with respect to big data analytics, emphasizing the ways in which these potent tools may be used to mine massive data sets for insightful information. Using data-driven techniques, researchers explore the methods that allow the efficient using neural networks to improve big data processing and understanding. They go over how neural networks' innate ability to manage intricate relationships and trends in huge datasets makes it easier to find useful insights. We also emphasize how crucial it is to combine various data sources and use strong approaches to preprocessing in order to maximize neural network performance in big data analytics. Researchers illustrate the prospective effect of using neural networks in a variety of sectors, including finances, marketing, and healthcare, using research results and actual-life scenarios. This paper's principal objective is to provide a thorough analysis of the methods and approaches for using neural networks to their fullest capacity in analytics of large amounts of data, highlighting the significance of making decisions based on data for fostering invention and commercial success.
Future models and architecture of data repositories in African universities
Authors: Chigwada Josiline , Chiware Elisha
Published: September 2024

Research data repositories as part of research infrastructures are being developed and are important tools and components that help to store, preserve, and allow for the re-use of data.  As the technologies, networks, and systems that the data repositories are built upon are advancing, this study explores the future models and architectures that African universities can follow to have reliable and sustainable systems for the preservation of research data. A scoping review was done to focus on the future shape of data repositories based on past experiences of the last 10 years of research institutions in establishing data repositories. This study was done to gauge the communities’ responses to the architecture of existing platforms to prepare other institutions planning to establish digital research data repositories. Articles were retrieved from Scopus, Web of Science, and Dimensions databases using relevant keywords. The content analysis approach was used to establish the requirements for establishing digital research data repositories to develop a framework that can be utilised by other research institutions to develop their repositories. The framework would be handy in providing a roadmap for research institutions that want to establish research data services in Africa enhancing the future of research infrastructure in African universities.