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New Teacher Perceptions of Inclusive Practices: An Examination of Contemporary Teacher Education Programs
Authors: Soleas Eleftherios Kyprianos
Published: February 2024

This article details a sequential explanatory mixed-method study into the perceptions of 44 new teachers regarding inclusive practices from their teacher education program, as well as their relative intent to utilize them in their practice. The purpose of this study was to determine the self-perceived capacity of the next generation of teachers leaving a Canadian teacher education program from a mid-sized university in Southern Ontario. As new teachers are the product of contemporary teacher education programs, their lingering needs and perceptions are potential avenues for intervention in continuing the refinement of teacher education. First, a complete audit of relevant teacher education was performed, followed by participants completing a mixed-methods survey. Then, these survey findings informed critical-case interviews. Analyses yielded two groups of themes: confidence from teacher education, and the lingering needs of new teachers. These data suggest that teacher education programs are not entirely effective at producing new teachers who are confident in their abilities to be inclusive practitioners in the classroom. Further, the perceptions of new teachers illustrate avenues for intervention in making teacher education programs more effective.
Frequency of contraceptive use among Female Specialists and Consultants of Multan, Pakistan
Authors:   Nishtar Medical University, Multan, Ali Syeda
Published: February 2024

Objective: To describe frequency of contraceptive use among female specialists and consultant doctors of Multan City. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration: It is a multicenter study on female doctors of Multan City from 01 April 2022 to 31 Dec 2022, conducted by Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nishtar Hospital Multan. Methodology: An anonymous, predesigned questionnaire survey was performed on specialists and consultant female doctors, gynecologists and non-gynaecologists, during their reproductive age, practicing in the city of Multan. Total 100 female doctors (N) were included. Results: Overall prevalence of contraception was 84%. Amongst them 48% are from gynecology. In the gynecologist group, 91.7% used contraception, 50 % of them are from age 31 -38 years and 75% had parity ≤ 3. 50% of use the barrier methods, 16.7 % copper intrauterine contraceptive device, 16% calendar method, 4.2 % each for mirena and tubal ligation. No one used oral contraceptive pill. From the non-gynecologist group, prevalence was 76.9%. 53.8% were of age > 38 years, 80.8% had parity ≤ 3. Among choice of contraception, 42.3% used Barrier method, 23.1 % oral contraceptive pills, 3.8% copper intrauterine contraceptive device. None used calendar method, mirena and tubal ligation. Conclusion: Even amongst the most qualified doctors of Multan city, half of them used Barrier methods. 16% of the gynecologists used Calendar method. These results enable us to change the thinking and contraceptive practices of the most literate persons of an urban city of an underdeveloped country. Keywords: Contraception, Gynaecologists, Specialists, Consultants, Multan. How to Cite This: Ali S, Yasmeen S, Parveen R, Akhter S. Frequency of contraceptive use among Female Specialists and Consultants of Multan, Pakistan. Isra Med J. 2023; 15(2): 65-69. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55282/imj.oa1365
Artificial intelligence for human learning: A review of machine learning techniques used in education research and a suggestion of a learning design model
Authors: Song Donggil
Published: February 2024

The goal of this research is to (1) identify the status and development of AI and ML-based learning support systems and their impact on human learning, with a specific focus on techniques employed in previous research, and (2) demonstrate the process of designing a learning support system using AI. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies have received attention in education. The existing research on AI in education is examined, considering the implications of its application in research. Noteworthy ML techniques from the literature are explained, followed by a discussion on leveraging AI and ML technologies to enhance learning support. Additionally, with consideration of both front-end and back-end approaches,a framework for incorporating AI into education is proposed. Subsequently, a learning design model, Self-regulated Learning with AI Assistants (SLAA), is suggested for addressing the objectives of AI-based learning support system design. The categorization of AI and ML techniques in education research reveals nine types, including supervised learning, mining approaches, and Bayesian techniques. The exploration illustrates how these techniques can be employed in designing a learning support system. This paper provides an empirical overview of AI in education, addresses technological and pedagogical considerations for developing personalized and adaptive learning environments, and outlines the challenges and potential future research directions.
Hubungan Aktivitas Fisik dan Kepatuhan Diet dengan Kadar Gula Darah Sewaktu pada Lansia Penderita Diabetes Melitus di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Jogorogo
Authors: Rahayu Vinna Putri Pramesti , Maimunah Siti , Rahmawati Dhian Luluh
Published: February 2024

Latar belakang : Aktivitas fisik dan kepatuhan diet merupakan kemampuan seseorang untuk mengendalikan kadar gula darah pada penderita diabetes melitus. Kadar gula darah sewaktu yang terkendali adalah 140-199 mg/dL. Aktivias fisik dan kepatuhan diet sangat diperlukan untuk penderita diabetes melitus, sebab mempengaruhi perubahan kadar gula darah. Tujuan : Tujuan penelitian adalah mengetahui hubungan aktivitas fisik dan kepatuhan diet dengan kadar gula darah sewaktu pada lansia penderita diabetes melitus di wilayah kerja puskesmas jogorogo. Metode : Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif korelasi dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 87 orang dengan tehnik probability sampling. Alat pengumpulan data menggunakan kuisioner global physical activity questionnaire dan menggunakan alat glukotest merk easy touch. Uji statistik menggunakan Spearman Rank Correlation. Hasil : Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat hubungan antara aktivitas fisik dengan kadar gula darah sewaktu (p value : 0,046). Terdapat hubungan antara kepatuhan diet dengan kadar gula darah sewaktu (p value : 0,020) . Kesimpulan : Terdapat Hubungan yang signifikan antara aktivitas fisik dengan kadar gula darah sewaktu. Terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara kepatuhan diet dengan kadar gula darah sewaktu.
Hubungan Kepatuhan Diet Dan Cairan Dengan Kejadian Komplikasi Intradialisis Di Ruang Hemodialisa RSUD Dr Soeroto Ngawi
Authors: Lestari Erna Puji , Rahmawati Dhian Luluh , . Pariyem
Published: February 2024

Latar belakang: Kepatuhan diet dan cairan dengan kejadian komplikasi intradialisis merupakan  aturan yang diberikan oleh tenaga medis untuk menjaga kesehatan tubuhnya. Penyebab komplikasi intradialisis salah satunya adalah kepatuhan diet. Masalah kepatuhan diet yang sering ditemui adalah defisit nutrisi, mual dan muntah. Tidak hanya kepatuhan diet, seseorang yang menjalani hemodialisa juga harus patuh pada cairanya.Tujuan kepatuhan cairan adalah untuk mencegah komplikasi penumpukan cairan yang berlebihan. Sehingga kepatuhan diet dan cairan harus tetap diterapkan pada pasien hemodialisa. Tujuan: Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetauhi hubungan kepatuhan diet dan cairan dengan kejadian komplikasi intradialisis di ruang hemodialisa RSUD dr.Soeroto Ngawi. Metode: Jenis penelitian adalah deskriptif korelasi dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Sampel dalam penelitian berjumlah 62 orang dengan teknik total sampling. Alat pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner kepatuhan diet, kepatuhan cairan dan komplikasi intradialisis. Uji statistik menggunakan Chi-square. Hasil: Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan hubungan antara kepatuhan diet dengan kejadian komplikasi intradialisis (ρ-value 0,237). Adanya hubungan kepatuhan cairan dengan kejadian komplikasi intradialisis (ρ value 0,011). Kesimpulan: Tidak terdapat hubungan kepatuhan diet dengan kejadian komplikasi intradialisis dan terdapat hubungan antara kepatuhan cairan dengan kejadian komplikasi intradialisis.
Aktiva dan Laba Bersih terhadap Harga Saham Periode 2011-2022 PT Ultrajaya Tbk
Authors: Karyadi Karyadi
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji apakah ukuran perusahaan dan laba bersih berpengaruh terhadap harga saham. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan sampel acak dan purposive sample yaitu teknik pengambilan sampel dengan pertimbangan tertentu berdasarkan tujuan penelitian. Data yang digunakan meliputi laporan keuangan periode tahun 2011 sampai dengan tahun 2022 dan harga saham pada periode yang sama. Untuk mengolah data penelitian digunakan software SPSS versi 19.0 dengan hasil pengaruh kedua variabel terhadap harga saham dikategorikan tinggi dengan tingkat signifikansi di bawah ? = 5%.
Species composition and distribution of birds in the city of stepanakert and adjacent territories
Authors: Aydinyan Lusine G. , Hayrapetyan Vahram T. , Yaitsky Andrey S.
Published: February 2024

This article is devoted to the identification of the species composition of the birds population in the city of Stepanakert and the seizure of their territories. The study of bird biodiversity within certain limits is of particular importance, changing in the urban environment. The material for this work was collected on the administrative borders of the city of Stepanakert and its surroundings from April 2017 to April 2023. All year round, birds were counted along routes in residential areas, gardens, squares, cemeteries, on river banks, in wooded areas, and thickets of shrubs. As a result of observations, it was revealed for the first time that the bird fauna is represented by 117 species, which belong to 14 orders and 37 families, representing 52,4% of the bird fauna of Nagorno Karabakh. The results of the research made it possible to identify the main bird species that determine the habitat, as well as to assess their occurrence, seasonal changes and prevailing ecological properties. An analysis of the urban environment by bird populations and possible measures to protect them was also carried out. The results obtained can be useful for developing strategies for sustainable human-nature interaction in the urban environment, as well as for conducting broader environmental research in the region.
Modeling the impact of sulfide ore processing waste disposal facilities on the environment and human health
Authors: Novikova Irina I. , Ogudov Alexander S. , Semenova Elena V. , Chuenko Natalya F. , Bessonova Maria V.
Published: February 2024

After the completion of the exploitation of ore deposits, atmospheric migration of sulfur compounds remains an urgent ecological and hygienic problem. The aim of the study was to obtain scientifically sound ideas about the danger of waste from the extraction and processing of sulfide ores of non-ferrous and precious metals accumulated in mining regions for the environment and public health based on the methodology of integrated modeling. The emission of sulfur compounds was studied on a full-scale model of the Ursky dump of barite–pyrite bulk (Ursk settlement, Kemerovo Region), the nature of their combined action was studied in a model experiment on Wistar rats. According to the simulation results, the main components of harmful emissions from the Ursky dump include dimethyl sulfide, dimethyl sulfoxide and sulfur dioxide, the concentrations of which in the air exceeded the normative ones by 129–170, 119–127 and 1,7 times. When exposing experimental animals with a two-component mixture of dimethyl sulfide and dimethyl sulfoxide, a partial summation of the neuro- and hepatotoxic effects of the components was noted, while a three-component mixture of dimethyl sulfide, dimethyl sulfoxide and sulfur dioxide potentiated the irritating effect. The dependences of the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of the biological effects of the isolated mixtures on the sum of the concentrations of their components and time are investigated. The proven algorithm for modeling the effects of the impact of a sulfide-containing dump on the environment and public health makes it possible to expand the possibilities of environmental expertise of environmental protection measures and assessment of risks to public health in mining regions.
Chita female Bogoroditsky (Pokrovsky) monastery in the urban architectural landscape of the late XIX – early XX century
Authors: Drobotushenko Evgeny V. , Lantsova Yuliya N. , Kamneva Galina P. , Sotnikov Andrey A. , Sotnikov Sergey A.
Published: February 2024

The article, based on archival sources, characterizes the architectural ensemble of the Orthodox Chita female Bogoroditsky (since 1915 – Pokrovsky) provincial monastery that existed in the late XIX – early XX centuries in the administrative center of the Transbaikal Region, Chita. It is noted that the history of the monastery has not yet become the subject of a serious, diverse analysis. There are some references in the literature that do not give a general picture. At the same time, the monastery was the only city monastery in Transbaikalia, which makes its history especially interesting. The relatively short period of the monastery's existence, the fact that it was insignificant and did not receive funding from the state, did not allow it to become significant in size, capital and fame. At the same time, especially for the Eastern Transbaikalia, where he was the only female, he became a significant cult object for his time. There were no material remains of the monastery buildings, so the research was based on archival documents and photographs. The main milestones of the monastery's history are given. It is noted that, despite the certain fame of the named object of the Orthodox history of Transbaikalia, the stages of its existence have not received a full, comprehensive assessment in the scientific literature. The architectural ensemble of the monastery is recreated, the existing buildings are described. It is noted that the main feature of the monastery is that it was the only city monastery in Transbaikalia. It organically fits into the urban development. Chita at the turn of the XIX–XX centuries had mainly wooden buildings. The architectural ensemble of the Chita Monastery was no exception. The monastery was closed in the early 1920s. Its buildings, which were, in fact, a monument of urban Orthodox architecture of Transbaikalia, were destroyed later.
Speech by K.E. Voroshilov at the parade on November 7, 1941 in Kuibyshev
Authors: Zakharchenko Aleksey V. , Repinetsky Aleksandr I.
Published: February 2024

For the first time in the national historiography of the Great Patriotic War, the article examines the process of preparing a speech by Marshal K.E. Voroshilov at the parade held on November 7, 1941 in the temporary military capital of the Soviet state, Kuibyshev. The article is based on declassified draft versions of the speech, which are in the fund of K.E. Voroshilov of the Council of People's Commissars of the State Archive of the Russian Federation. These documents are introduced into scientific circulation for the first time. The analysis of the draft versions of the speech led the authors to the conclusion that Voroshilov prepared the speech on his own and worked carefully on the content, constantly improving it. Writing a speech has gone from a plan to several options, first handwritten and then typed. Voroshilov constantly worked on improving the text of the speech, as evidenced by inserts into the same version, made both in ink and in pencil. When working on a speech, Voroshilov had to take into account two points that imposed special responsibility on his speech. If it was impossible to broadcast the parade from Moscow, it was supposed to broadcast the parade from Kuibyshev. Secondly, the military attaches of the diplomatic missions located in Kuibyshev were present at the parade. In this regard, special attention is paid in the article to the analysis of the search for definitions of the allied countries of the USSR in the war. At the same time, a comparison of the speech delivered at the parade and printed in the newspapers of the country, and the last version of the speech, located in Voroshilov's papers, showed a rather significant difference. Based on this, the authors made a hypothetical conclusion that the speech was corrected and expanded for publication. This indicates that Voroshilov's speech did not fully satisfy the leaders of the state and was corrected.
Experience of countering the FBI destructive sects in the second half of the 20th century
Authors: Tokmakova Polina D. , Levin Yaroslav A.
Published: February 2024

The article examines the FBI's work to counter marginal religious organizations in the 1970s and 90s. During this period, the Bureau investigated three resonant cases involving followers of religious organizations: The mass suicide in Johnstown, the Ruby Ridge incident, and the Waco tragedy. Each of these cases led to tragic events, with varying degrees of FBI responsibility. Based on the documents of the US special services, we analyzed the methodology of the department's work with extremist religious organizations, compared and identified key problems and their solutions to the Bureau itself. We also considered the specifics of the FBI's interaction with the US Department of Justice based on which conclusions were made about the discourse around the Bureau during this period and the consequences that the three incidents we studied had. In addition, aspects of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's relationship with the White House and the presidential administration were considered. Based on the above, conclusions were made about the features and disadvantages of the work of federal agents in the field of countering religious extremism. In addition to a diverse source base, the study involved work on the history of the FBI, US political institutions and the history of religious extremism in America.
Representation of Chuvash ethnicity in cyberspace
Authors: Iagafova Ekaterina A.
Published: February 2024

The article examines the forms, methods and mechanisms of representation of Chuvash ethnicity in cyberspace, characterizes the space of ethnic history and culture of the Chuvash on the Internet, describes the forms and ways of representing the ethnic image of the Chuvash in the Internet space, analyzes the structure of Chuvash cyberspace; characterizes the degree of activity and motivation of participants in virtual communities in the process of representation of ethnicity. The research is based on the study of the content of the «Chuvash» Internet: online platforms, Internet services, resources, a virtual «field» – an online survey of users of social networks. The study showed that cyberspace reflects the real picture of ethnocultural processes in the Chuvash world, in particular in the field of communication, demonstrates the functionality of elements of ethnic culture (songs, costume, etc.). At the same time, the global network is forming its own space of Chuvash ethnicity, based on markers that are significant from the point of view of Internet users (language, songs, visual images of Chuvash culture). By broadcasting them through social networks and web services to the real world, users construct their identity and form a cyberspace with significant potential for preserving the ethnicity of the Chuvash in the real world. Thanks to the content in Russian and other languages, the Chuvash culture and language are being popularized. At the same time, the activity of Chuvash Internet users in ethnocultural topics is low, and in most cases it is expressed by passive forms of information perception, which probably indicates the limited nature of the impact of virtual ethnicity on the processes of ethnic identification of Chuvash in reality.
The content of the motivational-evaluative component of the value attitude of cadets towards a person as a subject of pedagogical reflection
Authors: Klychkov Sergey A.
Published: February 2024

The article indicates the relevance of the problem of forming the value attitude of cadets of the law school of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia towards a person as a personal education that has a structure that includes cognitive, motivational-evaluative, emotional and activity components. The content of the motivational-evaluative component of the value attitude of a law school cadet of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia towards a person is substantiated as a set of values that take the form of motives for the implementation of the cadet’s value attitude towards a person and serve as criteria for assessing such an attitude. It is argued that the grounds for choosing values that form the content of the motivational-evaluative component of the cadet’s value attitude towards a person are, firstly, the orientation of the value towards another person; secondly, the requirements for an employee of the penal system, reflected in the Code of Ethics and Official Conduct of employees and federal civil servants of the penal system. The values that form the content of the motivational-evaluative component of the value attitude of cadets towards a person are identified: «goodness», «trust», «duty», «dignity», «mercy», «responsibility», «conscience», «justice», «benefit», «tolerance», «respect for another person», «honor». The characterization of these values is carried out in the context of the official activity of a penitentiary system employee, for the implementation of which cadets are being trained at the law school of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia.
Competition of educational and research projects of natural science orientation as a means of developing the cognitive interest of pedagogical university students
Authors: Makeeva Ekaterina D. , Makeev Denis K.
Published: February 2024

The development of the interest of students of humanitarian profiles in preparation for obtaining natural science knowledge is an urgent problem of the modern higher pedagogical school. There is a constant search and testing of techniques, means and methods to solve this problem. The article considers the competition of educational and research projects of natural science orientation as a means of developing students' cognitive interest. The authors shared their experience of organizing and conducting such a competition at a pedagogical university, as well as the results of its impact on the attitude of future teachers to obtaining scientific knowledge about the world around them. Examples of topics of educational and research projects of a natural science orientation, carried out by students studying in the humanities, as well as a list of questions that were asked to students in order to identify the nature of their attitude to the study of natural sciences, are presented. The conducted research confirmed the positive role of the competition of educational and research projects in solving the problem of developing the cognitive interest of students of a pedagogical university. The presented materials can serve as a basis for further research in the field of teaching methods of various university disciplines and the organization of independent work of students in higher education.
An Overview of the Influence of Other Languages on the Composition of Contemporary Pashto Script
Authors: Muhammadi Attaullah , Nawabi Ahmad Shah , Qani Sayed Ahmad , Masoom Mohammad Edriss , Tayid Naseer Ahmad , Tareen Hashmatullah
Published: February 2024

This topic introduces the definition of composition and the influence of other languages in Pashto literature on Pashto compositions and also shows the composition of Pashto language itself. Definitions in this topic, other relevant aspects of the topic are taken from reputable sources and part of the effect on the composition is seen in the writings of newspaper and radio speakers and writers, as well as school and university professors, which will be discussed accordingly. This research has been compiled from the reputable academic books using a library method, in simple and fluent Pashto language; in order to achieve the three goals of this research, which is to identify the composition; find out the Influence of other languages on Pashto compositions and presentation of Pashto compositions instead of these effective compositions. Finally, the features of the Pashto language's own composition and some suggestions are presented as part of this research.
Genero berdintasuna pentsamendu historikotik lantzeko proposamen didaktikoa
Authors: Castrillo Casado Janire , Castrillo Casado Aida
Published: February 2024

Esparru desberdinetako legeek ikastetxeetan hezkidetzaren presentzia areagotzea sustatzen dute. Lan honetan DBHko 2. mailan gauzatzeko proposamen didaktikoa luzatzen dugu. Emazteen Fabore olerkia ardatz hartuta, iraganeko eta egungo genero desberdintasunak lantzeko, pentsamendu historikoaren bidez konpetentzia hiritarra garatze aldera. Olerkiari buruzko birpasa historiograkoa egin ostean, gelaratu daiteken eduki horrek historiaren irakaskuntza berritzeko ekar ditzakeen onuren inguruan hausnartzen dugu, eta azkenik, sekuentzia didaktiko posible bat perfilatzen dugu.
El contencioso vasco. Identidad, política y violencia (1643-2021)
Authors: Larrinaga Rodríguez Carlos
Published: February 2024

Reseña de 'El contencioso vasco. Identidad, política y violencia (1643-2021)', de Ludger Mees
Gabriel Arestiren soneto bi/dos sonetos 1953
Authors: Kortazar Jon
Published: February 2024

Lan honek 1953ko otsailean Gabriel Arestik gazteleraz idatzitako Soneto bi argitaratzen ditu. Poema biok Bilboko idazleari ezagutzen zaizkion lehen lanak dira. Izan ere, urte eta erdi aurreratzen da horrela bere lanen kronologia. Ikasketa garaian egindako sonetoak dira, baina bere sorkuntza Gabriel Arestik zuen literaturaren kontzeptuaren barnean kokatu dira, eta horrela lanak Gabriel Arestiren lehen sorkuntza prozesua aztertu du. Bigarren alde batean poemak nola gorde eta agertu ziren kontatu da.
EXAMINING BIBLIOMETRIC PATTERNS OF THE BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE IN THE CONTEXT OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS: HIGHLIGHTING ALIGNMENT WITH SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Authors: Ali Fouzia Hadi , Munir Sabra
Published: February 2024

The Belt and Road Initiative presents a distinctive opportunity not only to bolster economic relations with partner nations but also to serve as a catalyst for regional economic growth. This study aims to delineate the advancement in research articles authored by various contributors, originating from diverse journals and countries, all of which are indexed in the SCOPUS database over the past two decades. The data is scrutinized employing VOS viewer software, enabling the visualization of co-occurrence maps among authors and countries. Additionally, the publications are also categorized based on the United Nations' 17 sustainable development goals. The findings elucidate that while the official inception of the concept was in 2013, the literature on One Belt One Road predates this period. However, a noticeable surge in publications occurred from 2014 onwards. Among the 6520 publications identified on the topic, 1613 are relevant to the domains of business, management, accounting, economics, econometrics, and finance. After refining the publication type to "article," the final tally stands at 1038 research articles published thus far. The study also discerns that a significant portion of these publications emanated from countries such as China, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Notably, there exists a scarcity of literature from Belt and Road partner countries especially from Central Asia and South-South regions. Given their pivotal role as direct stakeholders, their insights could be invaluable in generating research with tangible real-world implications.
Analysis of Brain-based Learning Pattern in Early Childhood Education in Punjab
Authors: Hashmi Saira Jabeen , Munawar Uzma , Kanwal Tasleem
Published: February 2024

This study investigated teachers' attitudes towards Brain-Based Learning (BBL) in Early Childhood Education (ECE) using a descriptive approach and purposive sampling. Data from 209 teachers in Multan's Government schools where Early Childhood Education being taught were collected through a modified questionnaire based on Shelly Klinek's work (2009), but adapted and modified to align with the Pakistani context and the specific needs of the educational landscape in the region. The analysis of the collected data involved the use of statistical measures such as mean, standard deviation, and chi-square, with the software SPSS employed for the analysis. The findings of the study revealed a generally positive attitude among teachers towards the implementation of BBL in ECE. Moreover, significant mean differences were observed in various demographic factors, including teaching level, academic qualification, professional qualification, and teaching experience, concerning teachers' attitudes towards BBL at the ECE level. Recommendations include educational authorities organizing seminars or workshops focused on BBL in ECE to familiarize teachers, especially new ones, with brain-compatible classroom principles. Targeted professional development opportunities can effectively support teachers in implementing BBL, enhancing learning experiences for young children in early childhood education.
NYCTANTHES ARBORTRITIS LINN: AN ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL MIRACULOUS NATURAL RESOURCE
Authors: Das Sanjita , Chauhan Vikas , Verma Rohan
Published: February 2024

Nyctanthes arbortritis (Parijat tree) is a medicinal plant that has long been utilized in a variety of Ayurvedic formulations to treat a range of ailments. Many medicinal qualities like analgesic, antipyretic, antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-cancer properties, have been identified through comprehensive research on the pharmacological screening of Nyctanthes arbortritis. It has been demonstrated that the plant both inhibits the growth of certain cancer cells and has cytotoxic effects on them. As a promising therapy option for a range of inflammatory and pain related disorders, the extracts of its different plant parts have also been discovered to possess strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity. The plant extracts also have strong antifungal and antibacterial properties, which makes them a possible medicinal source for the creation of novel antibiotics. In this article, we have represented the collective scientific information about the various phytoconstituents and pharmacological activities of the Nyctanthes arbortritis.
Perancangan Sistem Mixing Menggunakan Sensor Load Cell Berbasis Mikrokontroler Arduino Mega 2560
Authors: Hersaputri Megarini , Ghozi Izzulhaq
Published: February 2024

Di Indonesia, industri makanan dan minuman tumbuh sekitar 2,54 persen dari 2020 ke 2021, dengan total pendapatan sekitar Rp775,1 triliun menurut Badan Pusat Statistika (BPS). Khususnya, makanan beku seperti es krim, sorbet, dan yogurt beku sangat diminati oleh berbagai kalangan konsumen. Tahap utama dalam produksi makanan beku ini adalah pencampuran (mixing) adonan yang berkualitas tinggi. Sistem yang dirancang terdiri dari Arduino Mega 2560, sensor load cell, sensor IR obstacle, keypad, motor AC 1 fasa, dan LCD. Sensor load cell digunakan untuk mengukur berat bahan sebelum proses pencampuran. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa sistem dapat menimbang bahan dengan akurasi tinggi (penyimpangan 1,82 persen) dan mendeteksi halangan yang mengakibatkan motor tidak berputar. Sistem memiliki dua mode, yaitu timer dan otomatis. Dalam mode timer, alat dapat mengatur waktu sesuai dengan pengaturan keypad dan berhenti secara otomatis setelah waktu habis. Sedangkan dalam mode otomatis, mesin mixing berputar sesuai dengan berat bahan (0,30 kg - 2 kg), dengan peringatan jika bahan kosong atau berlebihan.
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Approaches in Using Python for Image Processing
Authors:   University of Economics - Varna, Varna, Bulgaria, Stoev Stoicho
Published: February 2024

Image processing is an increasingly widespread field in computer science. On the other hand, it is increasingly used both in modern business and in social communication. We will look at image manipulation methods, emphasizing approaches for comparing them. We will offer ways to process images included in popular specialized applications. We emphasize the use of the popular Python programming language, which is becoming more and more popular due to its ease of use and large range of tools. We will look at some of the image processing and analysis libraries used in Python.
Segmentation and Composition of Lexical Units in the Field of Computer Terminology
Authors:   St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, Todoranova Anita
Published: February 2024

The rapid development of information and communication technologies and the widespread digitization in all aspects of our lives motivate us to conduct a study among certain groups of students regarding the spelling of certain complex words – part of computer terminology. The groups of students we are targeting are those currently studying the Bulgarian language and others for whom such a discipline is absent from the curriculum in their respective higher education institutions. Our goal is to investigate whether students spell these words correctly (primarily derived from the English language), i.e., whether they are familiar with the literary norm concerning this spelling issue, or if they are influenced by the way these words are spelled in the language from which they are borrowed, or if they have another motivation.
Innovations in the Security of Banking Operations
Authors:   University of Economics - Varna, Varna, Bulgaria, Peycheva Yordanka
Published: February 2024

The contemporary changing technological environment forces all economic units to go through a digital transformation. The banking industry is in the epicenter of this change. Credit institutions seek to adapt a business model that is increasingly customer-oriented, providing new services with greater transparency and levels of security. The growing demand for more effective protection against fraud, phishing attacks, theft of identities and ensuring better levels of security in a timely manner is increasingly central topic in retail banking. The issue of security, as in the territory of bank branches, ATM-devices, as well as in the provision of online and mobile services, arouses the interest of credit institutions to the use of biometric identification technology. Biometric technologies are becoming an indispensable part of the means of personal verification and secure identification activities in banking institutions.
Mediation as a Strategic Tool in the Manager's Practice
Authors:   Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar”, Varna, Bulgaria, Nikolaeva Velislava
Published: February 2024

This paper presents the results of a study conducted on the applicability of mediation in managerial practice. In the development, mediation is seen as a strategic management tool for influence and interaction at the workplace, and in addition to managers, members of the teams they lead also participate in the study. The thesis defended is that mediation can be used as a management tool in the practice of managers and as such, it increases the effectiveness of workplace interaction between participants in the implementation of a task, project or process. A working hypothesis is also introduced according to which managers use the statutory mediation technology in their practice in a targeted and adapted way. The survey found that in business organizations where managers use mediation in their practice, employees feel more relaxed and motivated, and destructive conflicts are significantly less.
Local Wastewater Treatment Plants and Their Role in the Circular Economy
Authors:   University of Economics - Varna, Varna, Bulgaria, Tokushev Daniel
Published: February 2024

The realization that we are highly dependent on the increasingly limited water resources and the opportunity offered by the circular economy for the reversibility of this important resource become a matter of personal and societal growth. The use of wastewater treatment plants has been proven to bring with it positives for both the environment and water, as well as for human health. The introduction of local waste water treatment plants in small agglomerations is the nowadays step towards a better and ecological environment, and in addition it leads to financial savings achieved by the low subsequent costs.
Cash Conversion Cycle in Multi-Specialty Hospitals for Active Treatment from Varna Region
Authors:   University of Economics - Varna, Varna, Bulgaria, Sabcheva Galina
Published: February 2024

Cash conversion cycle is an essential aspect of holistic financial management and metric for its efficiency. However, there is a limit of empirical evidence for its implementation in Bulgaria. The main purpose of this article is to study the cash conversion cycle in multi-specialty hospitals for active treatment (MBAL) from Varna region in the period 2018-2022. Cash conversion cycle assessment includes inventory turnover, receivables collection period and obligations payment period. Only 4 MBALs fall in the scope of the analysis. The small number of hospitals and results volatility limit the opportunity to formulate essential conclusions and generalizations. During the period one of the hospitals, stand out with negative values of cash conversion cycle. The remaining MBALs demonstrate a slowdown in the inventory turnover. One of them has stable indicators for receivable collection period, obligations payment period and cash conversion cycle. Others extend receivable collection period, shorter obligations payment period and as a result – extend cash conversion cycle.
Assessment of the Financial Stability of the Diagnostic-consultative Centres in Varna
Authors:   Medical University - Varna, Varna, Bulgaria, Minev Mincho , Koeva-Dimitrova Lyubomira ,   Medical University - Varna, Varna, Bulgaria, Zlateva Monika ,   Medical University - Varna, Varna, Bulgaria
Published: February 2024

The Diagnostic-Consultative centres' management teams can benefit from applying financial analysis methods. One of these methods is the calculation of Altman's Z-score. This analysis can be vital in guiding management decisions to improve financial stability and thus contribute to high-quality medical services. Our study aims to assess the financial stability of the diagnostic-consultative centres in Varna based on the calculation of their Altman Z-score. The study design includes all nine Diagnostic-Consultative centres (DCC) in Varna- 6 of which are municipally owned, two are privately owned, and one is state-owned. The study period is 2018-2021, and for each year of the period and each of the medical institutions, based on information from their financial reports, Altman Z-score was calculated. For one of the DCCs, with private ownership of the capital, the necessary information to calculate the indicator is missing, so it is excluded from the study. The results show that the DCCs with a Z-score lower than 1.8 for 2018 are five, four for 2019, and three for 2020 and 2021. For six of the eight analysed healthcare centres, the indicator's value increased over the period, and the financial situation improved and stabilised. The average value of the indicator for the whole group of medical institutions increases from 0.25 in 2018 to 2.84 in 2021. The indicators used in calculating the Z-score are critical in determining the financial health of medical institutions, so the dynamic of the Z-score is an essential indicator that the management of medical institutions should monitor.
Current scenario of insect pests and mite on drumstick (Moringa oleifera) in south India and their management
Authors: PRASANNAKUMAR N R , BHAT P SHIVARAMA , JYOTHI N , SAROJA S
Published: February 2024

Dynamics of insect pests play a crucial role in understanding their occurrence on a crop. Many insect pests infest on drumstick at various phenophase of the crop and limit the productivity. In the present study, the current scenario of insect pest as well as beneficial arthropods associated with drumstick was assessed and developed appropriate management strategies for major pests. The arthropods found on drumstick was leaf eating caterpillar (Noorda blitealis), aphids (Aphis craccivora), tea mosquito bug (Helopeltis antonii), bihary hairy caterpillar (Spilosoma obliqua), stem borer (Batocera rubus Batocera) and pod fly (Gitona distigma).The beneficial insects include coccinellid beetles, Cocinella septmpunctata Linnaeus, spiders: Oxyopes shweta Tikader (Oxyopidae), Thomisus spp (Thomisidae), Nescona sp and braconid wasp, Disophrys sp.; pollinators such aslittle bee-Apis florea Fab. and bumble bee, Bombus spÂ  were recorded on drumstick. The information generated in the study would help in initiating the appropriate pest management strategies at right time to minimize Â pesticide residue on the crop.Â
Climate-smart cotton (Gossypium herbaceum) crop production in Punjab: A comprehensive review of sustainable management practices
Authors: DHIR ABHISHEK , PAL R K , KINGRA P K , KAUR RAMANJIT
Published: February 2024

The growth and productivity of cotton (Gossypium herbaceum L.) crop are greatly influenced by major fluctuations in the local weather. The output of cotton is negatively impacted by extended periods of unfavourable weather, despite the crop's apparent relative resistance to heat and drought. Among various cotton growing states in India, Gujarat often leads as the highest cotton-producing state in the country followed by Maharashtra, Telangana, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. These states collectively contribute more than 65% to India's cotton production. In Punjab, the optimal sowing window for cotton spans from the 1stApril to 15th May. Deviating from this recommended time frame, be it through excessively early or late sowing, correlates with compromised crop establishment and reduced productivity. Temperature thresholds dictate progression of the cotton crop's key stages. For germination, a threshold temperature of 16°C is required, while the range of 21 to 27°C is conducive to vegetative growth, and 27 to 32°C supports reproductive development. The diurnal/night time temperature for fostering cotton root growth resides within 30°C/22°C to 35°C/27°C. Elevated temperatures (40°C/32°C), even under adequate water and nutrient conditions, results in the emergence of shallow root systems. Strategic measures encompassing suitable sowing dates, precise plant spacing, favourable row orientations, judicious irrigation techniques and mulching can effectively temper the influence of climate change on cotton output. Furthermore, the application of crop simulation models and access to timely, accurate weather forecasts and agro-advisories equips decision-makers with invaluable insights for short-term operational planning.
Impact of foliar application of growth regulators on fruit splitting, yield and quality of daisy mandarin (Citrus reticulata)
Authors: KAUR KOMALPREET , GUPTA MONIKA , RATTANPAL H S , CHAHAL T S , SINGH GURTEG
Published: February 2024

The experiment was conducted during 2021 and 2022 at the Fruit Research Station, Jallowal-Lesriwal, Jalandhar (Punjab Agricultural University), Punjab to study the effect of foliar application of growth regulators on fruit splitting, yield and quality of Daisy mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco). The different concentrations of gibberellic acid (GA3) (10, 20 and 30 ppm), naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) (10, 20 and 30 ppm), ethephon (10, 20 and 30 ppm) and salicylic acid (SA) (100 and 200 ppm) along with control were applied at different developmental stages of Daisy mandarin. The results revealed that the application of salicylic acid at 100 ppm effectively mitigated the severity of fruit splitting in Daisy mandarin during both the seasons and highest fruit weight, number of fruits and maximum fruit yield were observed with foliar application of GA3 at 10 ppm. Regarding the fruit quality attributes including total soluble solids, ascorbic acid, juice and flavonoid content, exhibited superior results with the application of 10 ppm GA3 as compared to untreated plants. The results suggested that application of 10 ppm GA3 and 100 ppm salicylic was effective in enhancing fruit quality attributes and reducing the incidence of fruit splitting in Daisy mandarin.
СОЦИАЛЬНАЯ АДАПТИРОВАННОСТЬ ПОДРОСТКОВ
Authors: Салиев Абдуборий , Арзикулов Абдурайим
Published: February 2024

Целю работы являлось изучение состояния вегетативной устойчивости и социальной адаптированности у подростков 14–15 лет, проживающих в промышленном городе и сельской местности. Наиболее низкие показатели социальной адаптированности отмечены у городских школьниц по сравнению с сельскими. Наиболее высокие показатели социальной адаптированности зарегистрированы у сельских школьников. Наиболее низкие показатели вегетативной устойчивости выявлены у юношей гимназистов. Однако наиболее высокие показатели вегетативной устойчивости отмечены у школьниц, проживающих в сельской местности. Подростки с низкими показателями вегетативной устойчивости и социальной адаптированности должны пройти дополнительное обследование и в зависимости от его результатов получить курс реабилитации с участием врача, психолога и педагога.
Automatic Mobile Learning System for the Constant Preparation of the Student Community
Authors: Asencios-Trujillo Lucía , Gallegos-Espinoza Djamila , Asencios-Trujillo Lida , Piñas-Rivera Livia , LaRosa-Longobardi Carlos , Perez-Siguas Rosa
Published: February 2024

Introduction: the events that occurred with the pandemic caused a drastic change in all activities with direct contact due to the high risk of contagion, with educational centers being affected by the closure measures and the imposition of virtual classes to continue with student preparation, leading many students to see the need to have a computer to take their classes, eventually showing boredom due to the lack of desire to be in front of a computer, This to a certain extent weakens their interest in learning and affects their learning because mobile devices have become more important due to the various applications that provide students with information. For this reason, we propose mobile learning that allows students to have more information, as well as interaction with different students so that they have the opportunity to learn on a constant basis.Objective: the objective is to create an automatic mobile learning system for the constant preparation of the student community.Method: a methodology based on a client-server model to take advantage of the various educational resources accompanied by the good support it provides the subjects for students with the interaction of a mobile application.Results: through the operation of the system, it was visualized that the tests carried out with the students were presented with an efficiency of 96,70 %,Conclusions: this system presents a high efficiency that allows to reinforce the subjects that need more prominence in the student's learning and progress of level through the teacher's evaluations
La importancia de motivar las consideraciones medioambientales en las licitaciones públicas
Authors: López Mora María Eugenia
Published: February 2024

Resumen:

El trabajo analiza la importancia de la motivación de las consideraciones medioambientales en las diferentes bases de las licitaciones públicas como límite a la discrecionalidad de los poderes públicos; así como las consecuencias de la falta de motivación.

Abstract:

The work analyzes the importance of the motivation of environmental considerations in the different bases of public tenders as a limit to the discretion of public powers; as well as the consequences of lack of said motivation.