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Ecological and social portrait of a modern employee at the enterprise of the fuel and energy industry: comparative analysis and generalization
Authors: Gureva M.A.
Published: November 2024

Successful operation of companies in the fuel and energy sector in terms of achieving their goals and objectives of sustainable development as well as the current ESG agenda is directly dependent on the quality of the human capital assets, which means not only a set of acquired knowledge, including the environmental expertise, but also a carrier of a full-fledged component of the developed environmental mindset of the employees. The article presents detailed results of a survey conducted by the authors in the beginning of 2024 to determine the extent of the environmental mindset development of employees in a number of enterprises in the fuel and energy sector. The study was conducted using a computer-assisted interviewing system (CAIS) using the Google Forms platform as the technological tool. The survey involved 415 employees of the oil and gas industry. The questionnaire developed by the authors includes 63 questions, structured into four blocks, according to the general concept of sustainable development, circular economy and ESG agenda. The conducted qualitative analysis of the environmental mindset development of employees as a carrier of environmental knowledge made it possible to identify a number of industry-specific features and form a generalized environmental and social portrait of a modern employee of enterprises in the fuel and energy sector. The obtained results are the basis for the development of promising paths for strategic programs to enhance the corporate environmental mindset, high-quality education of personnel in the field of ESG and the development of a circular economy in the oil and gas industry and, in general, in the fuel and energy sectors.
Specific features of a grinding module location in in-pit processing of peat raw materials
Authors: Mikhailov A.V. , Kazakov Yu.A. , Kozachkov G.S.
Published: November 2024

The article presents an analysis of a rational scheme for surface mining of peat raw materials using the in-pit crushing and conveying (IPCC) system for in-situ processing. Technologies for developing peat deposits are undergoing changes with the phased modernization of mining operations and related equipment, in line with the current trends towards increasing the efficiency of mining machinery and equipment for extracting and processing minerals. As a result of analyzing the in-pit processing system, it was established that there is a need to introduce a grinding module into the process of excavating peat raw material, thus revealing the benefits of in-pit processing. In accordance with the operational flow of raw materials in the technological scheme of the IPCC system, observing the principle of technological gap, it is proposed to unload excavated peat raw material into an intermediate storage area to ensure the operation of mining and processing equipment without having to coordinate their capacity. The placement of the grinding module along the extraction front, together with the movement of the intermediate dump, corresponds to a reduction in auxiliary operations time for moving the module. Due to this, a mobile design for the grinding module was determined due to the reduction in transportation distance of wet excavated raw peat materials with required off-road ability when moving on low bearing capacity grounds. In accordance with the mobile design of the module, a ski undercarriage has been selected, combining the advantages of stationary and mobile location methods inside the quarry.
Comparison of Music Learning Content in the 'Pleasant Life' Curriculum and Textbooks under the 2015 and 2022 Revised National Curriculum
Authors:   The Korean Society of Music Education Technology, Kim Eun-Ju
Published: November 2024

As the 2022 revised curriculum was implemented, significant changes emerged in the content structure and textbook system of the elementary school integrated curriculum. This study aims to investigate how the "Pleasant Life" curriculum and the music learning content in elementary school textbooks impact music education. To this end, the study first compares the characteristics of the "Joyful Life" curriculum in the 2015 and 2022 revised curriculum. Second, the study analyzes in detail the characteristics of songs and music learning activities included in the integrated textbooks of both periods. Third, it identifies the challenges faced in music education for first and second-grade students within the integrated curriculum system and proposes improvement strategies to address these issues. The findings reveal that while the 2022 revised curriculum emphasizes teacher and student autonomy, it does not adequately support foundational music learning. Specifically, as the difficulty of songs in the textbooks increased and music activities decreased, students lacked sufficient opportunities for meaningful musical experiences. Therefore, to ensure effective music education for lower grades, music instruction should be delivered separately from integrated subjects, with a more systematic and developmentally appropriate approach. Additionally, there is a need to present musical scores in varied formats and include easier songs in textbooks. Improvements should also focus on designing music learning activities that align with the developmental stages of young learners, making musical concepts easier to understand and learn systematically.
An Analysis of the Current State of Content, Methods, and Assessment in Instrumental Education in Secondary Schools
Authors:   The Korean Society of Music Education Technology, Cho Sunggi , Ham Ina
Published: November 2024

This study aims to analyze the current state, perceptions, and demands related to instrumental education in secondary school music classes, which has been receiving increasing emphasis in recent years, in order to identify issues and discuss possible solutions. To achieve this, various literature on the content, methods, and assessment of instrumental education was reviewed. Based on this review, a survey tool was developed to examine the actual state and demands of instrumental education, and a survey was conducted among secondary school music teachers across the nation. Statistical analysis was performed on the responses from 63 participants. The analysis revealed that secondary school music teachers strongly recognized the necessity of instrumental education. As a result, it was found that the majority of class time in music lessons is devoted to instrumental education. Most teachers also perceived a high level of student participation in instrumental lessons and held a very positive view of instrumental education. However, instrumental education was mainly limited to solo instrument instruction, focusing on posture, techniques,
and basic performance skills, while instrumental ensemble activities were not well implemented, despite teachers’ high awareness of their importance. The predominant teaching method involved teachers directly demonstrating through performance and using modeling as an instructional approach. However, teachers felt that their own performance skills were inadequate. In terms of assessment, it was found that the evaluation of artistic and creative expression was not being adequately conducted.
Teaching and Learning Guidance to Improve the Sense of Tonality and Rhythm for Elementary Preparatory Teachers
Authors:   The Korean Society of Music Education Technology, Hong Seungyoun
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study is to propose a teaching and learning guidance that can improve the sense of tonality and rhythm of primary pre-service teachers. To this end, we first investigated the degree of efficacy of the elementary preparatory teachers' sense of rhythm and tonality, and after inserting the teaching and learning guidance plan developed to improve the sense of rhythm and tonality, the changes in the efficacy of the senses of rhythm and tonality of the elementary preparatory teachers under study were confirmed. As a result of the introduction of the teaching and learning guidance plan, the proportion of pre-service teachers who responded that their self-efficacy related to rhythm improved from 35.8% to 44.8%, and the efficacy of changes in tonality-related cognition also improved from 25.2% to 37.4% of the study subjects. Therefore, it was confirmed that the teaching and learning guidance plan assigned to the elementary preparatory teachers under the study contributed to the improvement of their sense of rhythm and tonality, and based on this, each singular teaching and learning guidance plan was proposed to improve the sense of rhythm and tonality of the primary preparatory teachers.
A Study on Enhancing the AIžDigital Media Competency of Pre-service Elementary School Teachers using Google Chrome Music Lab
Authors:   The Korean Society of Music Education Technology, Lee Sang-joon
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study is to provide basic data to prospective elementary school teachers to strengthen their teaching and digital media utilization capabilities in the field of music creation using AI
· digital media, and to help them research on improving the curriculum of pre-service elementary school teachers. Based on this, the 2022 revised music curriculum, and current music textbooks were analyzed and 4 sessions for pre-service elementary school teachers using Google Chrome Music Lab were developed. The significance of this study is that it presented a curriculum plan for pre-service elementary school teachers that focused on Google Chrome Music Lab among various AI · digital media for music education. It is also significant that the 2022 revised music curriculum, current textbooks, and achievement-based music creation were analyzed to consider the connection between digital media and the educational field. To make suggestions through this study, first, it is necessary to discover various cases of music teaching methods using AI · digital media. Second, music creation training using digital media should be actively conducted not only for pre-service teachers but also for teachers. Finally, it is necessary to create an educational environment with digital literacy in accordance with the changing times by sufficiently establishing AI · digital-related equipment in the educational field. It is hoped that this study will help improve elementary school music creation classes and pre-service teacher curriculum using AI · digital media.
Secondary Music Teachers' Experiences of Teaching Korean Music: Practices of Music Teachers who Majored in Western Music
Authors:   The Korean Society of Music Education Technology, Shim Souyeun , Lee Soojin
Published: November 2024

This study aims to explore the difficulties faced by music teachers with a background in Western music when teaching traditional Korean music (gugak) in schools and to draw educational implications from these findings. The study involved six middle school music teachers who majored in Western music, and data were collected through in-depth interviews and teaching materials provided by the teachers. The research participants' experiences related to Korean traditional music classes were explored by asking open-ended questions about what Korean traditional music classes were and what kind of teachers they wanted to become, and as a result, the experiences and perceptions related to teachers' professional formation were analyzed into five categories, 11 thematic groups, and 55 topics. In order to understand the nature of the difficulties in teaching Korean music, a music teacher who majored in Western music was selected as a case study and analyzed using a qualitative research method, and the results are as follows. First, during their university years before becoming teachers, the study participants who majored in Western music felt a sense of unfamiliarity when they first took a traditional Korean music (gugak) class. Second, the nature of the difficulties in teaching Korean music experienced by the participants in the study was not about knowledge, but about what to teach. Third, the study participants became teachers and worked tirelessly to overcome difficulties and implement good Korean music lessons. Fourth, the study participants' identity as music teachers who teach national music was naturally formed through their Korean music lessons.
Development and Instructional Design of a Concept-Based Inquiry Learning Model for Music Education
Authors:   The Korean Society of Music Education Technology, Im Saerom , Lee Sehee
Published: November 2024

This study begins with the issue that existing models of concept-based inquiry processes generally fail to capture the distinctive characteristics of music education, which involves creation, practice, immersion, and expression. The aim of this research is to develop a music class model applicable to concept-based inquiry learning. To achieve this, we examined the features of concept-based curricula and the unique characteristics of music education, analyzed existing related instructional models to derive their features, and then developed a seven-stage instructional model. This model, which incorporates feedback from a music education research group and expert reviews, was applied to music classes centered around the concept of "change". The seven stages include: 'Observing', 'Exploring Contextual Information', 'Refining', 'Immersing and Expressing', 'Meaning Constructing', 'Transferring', and 'Reflecting'. The focus on 'Immersing and Expressing', a core characteristic of music education, is central to this model, with the structure allowing for flexible transitions to 'Immersing and Expressing' from other stages as needed. This model is suitable for forming music concepts and transferring them to other musical areas, thus promoting enriched musical experiences and practical applications in life. It is expected that this model will contribute to discussions on various applications of concept-based inquiry learning in music and practical approaches to instructional methods in the future.
Application and Experience of Pre-service Teacher Curriculum Based on Latest Music Education Media Reflecting Metaverse and Artificial Intelligence
Authors:   The Korean Society of Music Education Technology, Park Hyunjin , Nam Sangbong
Published: November 2024

The study aims to examine experiences and draw implications by designing and applying a pre-service teacher curriculum based on the latest media in music education that reflects of the metaverse and artificial intelligence. Using backward design as stage, 15-session curriculum was planned, and appropriate media were selected for each session. To analyze the experience of pre-service teachers, the survey was planned with 8 TPACK questions of technological pedagogical content knowledge and 9 questions of instructional self-efficacy, and the subjective experience was closely examined by analyzing reflective journals, performance tasks, observation diaries, and learning management systems (LMS). As a result, a significant increase in the mean TPACK scores of pre-service teachers was observed. Observations indicated that tailored learning tools could be developed using media functions, and media-based instruction methods were effectively recognized. Descriptive analysis of the self-efficacy survey revealed high average scores, particularly in 'motivation' and 'instruction planning suitable for social flow,' while 'strategies for underachievement' showed relatively low scores. To improve the media-based curriculum: First, media-based curricula should be implemented considering the various levels of prospective teachers and should have sufficient time. Second, suitable media must be selected in elementary classrooms, considering student differences, and a curriculum addressing underachievement is needed. Third, a stable digital environment should be ensured through regular checks of equipment, with additional support for headsets during sound editing. This study hopes to help pre-service teachers enhance their technological pedagogical content knowledge and develop media-based music education for the digital age.
Analysis of the ecological music education content in the elementary school integrated textbook ‘Pleasure Life’
Authors:   The Korean Society of Music Education Technology, Kwag Hyun-gyu , Lee Hyeon-ji
Published: November 2024

The necessity of ecological education for coexistence between nature and humans, such as environmental education, ecological education, and ecological transition education, is increasingly emphasized through gradual changes in schools. Therefore, ecological education is now an important educational topic that should be addressed not only in specific subjects such as social studies, morals, science, and environment, but also in all fields. Ecological education in the music field starts from ecological musicology, which explores the relationship between music, culture, and the natural environment, and includes the area of environmental sounds. Therefore, the types of ecological music education that appear in the integrated textbook for elementary schools, “Pleasure Life,” which is being used for the first time in accordance with the revised 2022 curriculum this year, were analyzed by dividing them into ecological education through
the text of the original song and sound activities such as exploring, listening to, and imitating environmental sounds. Through this, we examined whether the 2022 revised curriculum music text
composition is appropriate in terms of ecological and environmental education, and the most common text related to the 'land ecosystem', while few or no texts such as 'climate change and response', 'marine ecosystem', and 'eco-friendly energy' were used. In addition, the sound activity area was classified into three categories based on soundscape ecology: 'geophony', 'biophony', and 'anthrophony', and it was confirmed that sound activity appeared in all three categories, and that the activity area had a variety of organization ranging from search, listening, and imitation of sound. This analysis is considered to be helpful in setting the direction of ecological music education and operating the subject.
Danso Teaching Strategy for creative activities of Elementary school students
Authors:   The Korean Society of Music Education Technology, Oh Jiyeon
Published: November 2024

In preparation for the 2022 revised curriculum, this study strategizes the class and confirms its feasibility by applying it to school classes by preparing teachers' class reference materials for creative education and seeking Danso learning contents for elementary school students' creative activities to increase creativity through Danso. The study was conducted as follows. The contents of the curriculum presented by the Ministry of Education were considered, and ‘Yulmyeong', ‘Park', and ‘Sigimsae' were extracted as Danso content elements to be used in creative guidance, and furthermore, they were linked to activities to make a comprehensive ‘Garak'. Based on the learning content elements and content system, it is set to target the class through a total of six activities, including understanding, learning, conception, notation, expression, and evaluation, so that 'changing according to simple conditions' is possible. As a result of the study, When applied to the sixth grade of elementary school students, it was confirmed through the creative results that the students recognized the basic knowledge necessary for playing the Danso, showed interest in creative activities, created original and creative works, and discovered a new self that was not normally seen. In conclusion, creative activities through the Danso were motivated by the Danso performance activities, improving performance skills, and significant results were found in enhancing musical creativity through experiences and challenges of creative activities. Through this study, the practical and concrete foundation for Danso creative education could be laid, and the feasibility could be seen.
IMPLEMENTATION OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION AND DA'WAH WASATHIYAH GENERATION Z WITH QUR'ANIC INSIGHT IN FACING SOCIETY 5.0
Authors: Nurita Fika Wahyu , Perawironegoro Djamaluddin
Published: November 2024

Delivering Islamic education ineffectively increases the risk of fostering radical actions. Technology serves as a tool to expand the reach of da'wah across diverse groups. In the era of globalization, there is an opportunity for preachers to enhance creativity and innovation in conveying their messages. However, there is a need to improve da'wah activities, including resources and facilities. This study aims to assess the implementation of Wasathiyah education and da'wah among millennials, integrating an understanding of the Al-Quran within Society 5.0. The challenges faced are growing more intricate. The research utilized a descriptive analysis method with literature review techniques. The findings reveal that Islamic education for millennials is adapting to rapid technological advancements, showing resilience against extremist influences in the name of Islam. It becomes challenging to label someone with a differing opinion as incorrect. Preachers must exhibit creativity and innovation to adapt to technological progress, ensuring that Generation Z develops an interest in Islamic teachings.
ATTITUDE SCALE TOWARDS LEARNING AL-ISLAM AND MUHAMMADIYAHAN (AIK) FOR STUDENTS OF MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF NORTH SUMATRA
Authors: Fanreza Robie , Kasduri Mario , Lubis Said Ahmad Sarhan , Nasution Khairil Azmi , Daulay Mahmud Yunus , Amini Nur Rahmah
Published: November 2024

Al-Islam Kemuhammadiyahan, as one of the characteristics of PTM (Muhammadiyah Higher Education), is the implementation of Islamic religious education in schools, not only developed in science but also in the formation of personality, which is developed through material from the Qur'an, creeds, morals, worship, muamalah, and muhammadiyahan. Attitudes towards AIK learning influence AIK learning achievement. This research aims to develop an attitude scale towards AIK learning. This research was carried out in 4 stages: preparation, item writing, tryout, and psychometric test. Attitude towards AIK learning is conceptualized as a pattern of behavior, anticipatory tendencies or readiness, predisposition to adapt to social situations or attitudes, and response to conditioned social stimuli consisting of cognitive, affective, and conative aspects. The initial scale of 112 items was given to 30 students at the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra. The final results show that this scale has a good consistency (Excellent), with a value of α = 0.938.
THE PAI PRODUCT AIK CURRICULUM'S RELEVANCE TO THE ISMUBA CURRICULUM NEEDS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN MEDAN CITY
Authors: Nurzannah  , Munawir Pasaribu  , Hasanuddin  , Isthifa Kemal
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study is to ascertain the following: the content of the ISMUBA curriculum for Muhammadiyah Middle Schools in Medan City, the content of the AIK curriculum utilized in the UMSU PAI study program, and the relevance of the AIK curriculum content of the PAI UMSU study program to the requirements of the ISMUBA SMP Muhammadiyah school in Medan City. This kind of study is qualitative and employs focus groups, content analysis, and interview techniques. The study's findings indicate that the first four courses in the AIK PAI UMSU curriculum are Islamic Science and Technology, Muhammadiyahan; Worship and Mu'amalah; and Religious Education (al-Islam). Second, there is a wide range of subjects in the ISMUBA curriculum for Muhammadiyah Middle Schools in Medan City, including both Al-Islamic and Muhammadiyah instruction. Meanwhile, the 2013 SMP/MT curriculum is used in Arabic language instruction; however, the learning materials used vary throughout schools. Third, on average, 65.5% of the material of the Ismuba curriculum (Al-Islam et al.) for Muhammadiyah Middle Schools in Medan City is relevant to the AIK subject of the PAI Study Program. Other courses provided to UMSU PAI Study Program students, such as Tahsin Al-Quran courses, History of Islamic Civilization, Insya' Muhadatsah, Tarbawi Tafsir, Tarbawi Hadith, Ushul Fiqh, and Contemporary Fiqh, augment the questionable relevance of the AIK content.
DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS OF PROSPECTIVE TEACHER STUDENTS IN USING LEARNING MEDIA THROUGH FIELD STUDY
Authors: Wahidin Unang , Sarbini Muhammad , Anggraeni Wulan
Published: November 2024

It is necessary to develop the skills of prospective teacher students in using various forms of learning media. This research aims: (1) to analyze the perception of prospective teacher students towards field study to school, (2) to analyze the level of understanding of prospective teacher students towards learning media subject matter, (3) to analyze the usefulness of field study for prospective teacher students in studying learning media courses. The research method used is qualitative with a descriptive type of study research—data collection techniques through complete observation, documentation, and structured interviews. The results showed (1) Perceptions of prospective teacher students towards field study to school: (a) Strongly disagree that learning media courses are only studied as the theory in class, (b) With field study to school, the material of learning media courses becomes more interesting. (2) The level of understanding of prospective teacher students towards learning media subject matter: (a) Through field study, prospective teacher students gain direct experience related to the use of various forms of learning media, (b) With field study make learning media subject material relevant, (c) Field study helps prospective teacher students easily understand learning media subject material. (3) Field study is helpful for prospective teacher students learning media course material. This research implies that developing a learning media lecture system is necessary through a field study of prospective teacher students in schools.
FOUNDATION OF VISION AND MISSION FORMULATION EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS (MULTI-SITE STUDY ON AUM PAUD IN JEMBER)
Authors: Jatmikowati Tri Endang , Misyana Misyana , Setiawan Bahar Agus , Rofi Sofyan , Kusumawati Dahani
Published: November 2024

Background: The main basis of this research is based on the importance of understanding the vision and mission of school institutions as ideals that want to be realized. Formulating the school's vision and mission certainly has a foundation of values ​​that form its spirit, so that there is harmony between the activities carried out by the school and the realization of the vision and mission that have been formulated. Purpose of the Study: This research aims to determine the basis for formulating the school's vision and mission at the early childhood education level. This research approach is qualitative, with data collection techniques using documentation. Methods: The data analysis technique uses content analysis using Nvivo 12. The research was conducted in 5 early childhood education schools. Results: The results of the research show that the formulation of vision. Mission in early childhood education schools is based on religious values ​​and general or non-religious values. Conclusion: The conclusion of the research results, explicit value content in the formulation of the school's vision and mission, namely religious and non-religious or general values.
IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF STUDENTS' CHARACTERS THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF HABITATION METHODS IN LEARNING PAI AT MTs GUPPI DANTE KOA, ENREKANG DISTRICT
Authors: Djollong Andi Fitriani Djollong , Muis Andi Abd. , Salmiati Salmiati , Nurlailah Nurlailah , Makki Makki , Cemek Nurasni
Published: November 2024

This research aims to describe improving the moral quality of students through the application of habituation methods in PAI learning at MTs Guppi Dante Koa, Enrekang Regency. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative. Data sources are primary data (Islamic religious education teachers, school principals and students) and secondary data in the form of articles and photo documentation. The research instrument uses observation guidelines, interview guidelines, and documentation guidelines. Data analysis techniques are data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Research conclusions: 1) The moral description of students shows good morals during the learning process and daily activities by prioritizing polite, honest and disciplined learning and participating in all school activities starting from the learning process, congregational prayers, reciting the Koran and lectures to the assignments of the eye teacher Islamic religious education lessons. 2) The habituation method in learning Islamic religious education is carried out routinely and consistently starting from the training stage until it becomes a good habit in the learning process. 3) Implementation of the habituation method in PAI learning with students' morals shows effective results, manifested from students' enthusiasm and participation in congregational worship activities as well as showing good manners and learning discipline.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PANCASILA STUDENT PROFILE STRENGTHENING PROJECT THROUGH MULTICULTURAL AND MULTI-RELIGIOUS LOCAL WISDOM MODULE AT SMP NEGERI 20 TANGERANG
Authors: Rahmawati Destiani , Juniardi Yudi , Hidayatullah Hidayatullah
Published: November 2024

Background: The theme of local wisdom in learning Islamic Religious Education, it is hoped that students can gain a more holistic understanding of religious values and in line with the values of Pancasila and local wisdom and will help strengthen students' character and national identity as citizens of the One and Only God, Justice, and Civilized in accordance with the values of Pancasila, while still respecting the cultural and religious diversity that exists in Indonesia. Purpose: The three goals of this study are to: (A) explain the process of identifying P5's theme; (B) explain how P5 is implemented with regard to the theme of local knowledge; and (C) describe P5's evaluation with regard to this theme. Method: This study's methodology employs a qualitative-descriptive approach, looking at procedures, visualizing events, and summarizing events based on information gathered from interviews and observation. By searching for additional data to support the findings and verifying the information the researcher received from the data supplier, triangulation can be used to assess the validity of the data in this study. In this study, data reduction, data visualization, and conclusion-making are used in data analysis. Result: The findings of this study are as follows: (A) the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project theme is decided upon in accordance with a school agreement; and (B) all grade VIII students at SMP Negeri 20 Kota Tangerang implemented local wisdom theme projects under the guidance of a team of coordinators or teachers. Conclusion: The stages of introduction, contextualization, action, reflection, and follow-up are the first ones that it goes through during implementation. Evaluations are then conducted in order to prepare for the next round of project improvements
THE IDEA OF ANTI-CORRUPTION EDUCATION AS IT RELATES TO ISLAMIC EDUCATION IN INDONESIA
Authors: Aprillio Poppy Belladonna
Published: November 2024

Corruption is still a national problem. Education is believed to be an alternative in eradicating corruption in Indonesia. For this reason, it is necessary to examine the views of Islamic education in overcoming corruption. This research aims to describe the concept of anti-corruption education from the perspective of Islamic education in Indonesia. This type of research is qualitative with a library study method, taken from credible sources in the form of relevant scientific data, including Google Scholar, Garuda, DOAJ, and SINTA. To test the validity of the data, the researcher checked the research data source. The results of this research conclude that the implementation of anti-corruption education is interpreted as: first, an effort to educate the generation (students) in developing a firm attitude to reject every act of corruption, collusion and nepotism. Second, reinforce students' views that corrupt acts are bad acts (not something ordinary or normal). Third, internalize values in students, including honesty, independence, discipline, responsibility, hard work, simplicity, courage and fairness.
OPTIMIZING ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION LEARNING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THROUGH CONTEXTUAL APPROACH: A LITERATURE REVIEW OF CURRICULUM AND TEACHING METHODS
Authors: Nadirah Sitti , Retoliah Retoliah , Aniati Aniati , Idris Idris , Hisbullah Hisbullah
Published: November 2024

Background: This article is a literature review aimed at analyzing and explaining the contextual approach in enhancing the effectiveness of Islamic Religious Education (IRE) learning in Elementary Schools (ES). Purpose: The contextual approach is a teaching method that emphasizes the relevance of learning materials to students' daily lives and environments. In the context of IRE, this approach involves connecting Islamic religious lessons with life situations and Islamic values relevant to ES students. Method: Through a comprehensive literature review, this article explores previous studies and research involving the curriculum and teaching methods of IRE in ES using a contextual approach. This literature review covers various aspects, such as comparing the effectiveness between contextual and conventional approaches, their impact on understanding Islamic religion, students' learning interest, and participation in IRE learning. The article also discusses the challenges and opportunities in implementing the contextual approach in IRE learning in ES, including teachers' perspectives, required curriculum changes, and support from the school environment and families. Result: The results of this literature review indicate that the contextual approach can enhance the effectiveness of IRE learning in ES significantly. The relevance of learning materials to students' daily lives motivates them to be more engaged and to better appreciate Islamic values. In conclusion, the contextual approach has the potential to make a positive contribution to the development of IRE learning in ES. Conclusion: This article provide valuable insights for educators, researchers, and policymakers in the field of Islamic education, and encourage more empirical research to support and strengthen the findings of this literature review.
Narrow band STW filters with reduced insertion loss
Authors:   Omsk Scientific-Research Institute of Instrument Engineering 644071, Omsk, Maslennikova, 231, Doberstein S.A. ,   Omsk Scientific Center SB RAS (Institute of Radiophysics and Physical Electronics) 644024, Omsk, pr. Karla Marksa, 15, Veremeev I.V. ,   Omsk Scientific-Research Institute of Instrument Engineering 644071, Omsk, Maslennikova, 231,   Omsk Scientific Center SB RAS (Institute of Radiophysics and Physical Electronics) 644024, Omsk, pr. Karla Marksa, 15, Razgonyaev V.K. ,   Omsk Scientific Center SB RAS (Institute of Radiophysics and Physical Electronics) 644024, Omsk, pr. Karla Marksa, 15
Published: November 2024

This paper presents the results of the research and development of the narrow band STW filters with a fractional bandwidth of 0.07-0.12 %. Use of the asynchronous topology, constructional, topological and technological optimization with a computer simulation by an equivalent circuit model on the base P-matrix method with the LC- matching allowed reduce the insertion loss of the filters down to 2.0-2.2 dB in a extended frequency range of 500-1344 MHz.
Method of layout of electromagnetic absorbers in the structures of small-size modal filters
Authors:   Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics, 634050, Russia, Tomsk, prospect Lenina, 40, Trubcheninov V.A. , Vlasov S.V. ,   Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics, 634050, Russia, Tomsk, prospect Lenina, 40, Zhechev Y.S. ,   Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics, 634050, Russia, Tomsk, prospect Lenina, 40, Zabolotsky A.M. ,   Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics, 634050, Russia, Tomsk, prospect Lenina, 40
Published: November 2024

The paper presents new methods for the layout of electromagnetic absorbers (EA) in two modal filter (MF) structures: based on a coupled microstrip line and a four-layer mirror-symmetric strip line. The frequency and time characteristics of MFs with ES are analysed using the finite element method. The advantages of each of the EF layout methods in terms of suppression of ultra-wideband electromagnetic interference are shown.
Influence of random phase errors on the spatial resolution of synthesis aperture radar
Authors:   Volga State University of Telecommunications and Informatics, 443010, Russia, Samara, L. Tolstoy str., 23, Goryachkin O.V.
Published: November 2024

The article discusses the problem of analyzing the influence of random phase errors on the resolution of synthetic aperture radar (SAR). The object of study is the average scattering function of the image of a point target in the space of radar coordinates. For this function, it is possible to obtain an analytical solution that takes into account the statistical characteristics of phase fluctuations of the SAR trajectory signal, including their multidimensional probably distribution function. The resulting expressions can be used to analyze the influence of trajectory instabilities, vibrations, atmospheric fluctuations, and instabilities in the SAR transmit-receive path. Calculations can be performed for any given flight trajectory of the SAR, taking into account the features of the SAR mode and the effect of range migration. As an illustration of the proposed technique, the influence of trajectory instabilities of the radar caused by fluctuations in the wind velocity field on the degradation of the resolution of the VHF band SAR using a satellite navigation system is analyzed.
Histología ovárica y desarrollo folicular de la serpiente Amerotyphlops Brongersmianus (Scolecophidia: Typhlopidae)
Authors: Sandoval María Teresa , Ruiz García José Augusto , Álvarez Blanca Beatriz
Published: November 2024

El ovario es una estructura muy dinámica la cual se modifica estacionalmente a lo largo del ciclo reproductor de las hembras. El desarrollo folicular se produce en dos etapas: previtelogénica y vitelogénica donde ocurren importantes cambios en la estructura de los ovocitos, así como también del epitelio folicular. El conocimiento de estos eventos es fundamental para interpretar las características reproductoras de una especie. Basado en ejemplares pertenecientes a una Colección Herpetológica, en este trabajo se describió la morfología ovárica y folicular de hembras juveniles y adultas de la serpiente Amerotyphlops brongersmianus (Scolecophidia: Typhlopidae), una especie con hábitos semifosoriales, común en el nordeste de Argentina. Los ovarios de las hembras juveniles presentaron nidos germinales con ovogonias y ovocitos en folículos en estadios iniciales de la previtelogénesis. Los ovarios de las hembras adultas presentaron folículos es diferentes estadios de la previtelógenesis y vitelogénesis, nidos germinales y folículos en proceso de atresia. Este trabajo representa la primera contribución al conocimiento de la morfología ovárica de A. brongersmianus y pone de manifiesto un patrón morfológico similar al de otras especies estudiadas del Orden Squamata.
Puma concolor (Carnivora: Felidae) en áreas protegidas y no protegidas de la región de Lomadas Arenosas, en la provincia de Corrientes, Argentina
Authors: Romero Verónica L. , Natalini María Belén , Gómez Carlos , Gómez Noelia Elizabeth , Contreras Félix Ignacio , Kowalewski Martín M.
Published: November 2024

Los grandes felinos son importantes para el mantenimiento del equilibrio ecológico, y son indicadores de biodiversidad y resiliencia de los ecosistemas. Los pumas (Puma concolor) son mamíferos terrestres con una amplia distribución en Argentina, y su estado de conservación es de Preocupación Menor. Este trabajo tuvo como objetivo reportar nuevos registros y generar posibles explicaciones sobre su presencia en la provincia de Corrientes, como así también explorar posibles impactos sobre su población. El área de estudio consistió en tres áreas protegidas y sus zonas de amortiguamiento, Parque Nacional Mburucuyá, Portal San Nicolás del Parque  Nacional Iberá y Reserva Natural Provincial Rincón Santa María, ubicadas en la región de lomadas arenosas, y otras regiones de la provincia donde se produjeron nuevos registros de la especie. En las áreas protegidas se realizaron muestreos estratificados mediante técnicas de conteo directo e indirecto entre los años 2014 a 2020. Además, se realizaron entrevistas verbales no estructuradas en las zonas de amortiguamiento (años 2016 a 2020) y la búsqueda de información en fuentes periodísticas locales (años 2014 a 2020). Actualizamos la distribución y confirmamos la presencia del puma en nueve departamentos de Corrientes,con 20 detecciones comprendidas entre los años 2015 a 2020. El 57,1 % de los registros corresponden a individuos adultos. Con respecto a la ubicación espacial las detecciones se localizaron en pastizales, bosque nativo, forestales de exóticas, palmares de yatay o caranday próximos a bordes de cuerpos de agua, áreas con urbanización y actividades productivas (rurales, forestales). Esta  información servirá como base para implementar programas de monitoreo y vigilancia, como así también iniciar futuros estudios sobre la percepción e interacción con las personas en Corrientes.
Features of cognitive functions recovery dynamics in patients with chronic cerebral ischemia after COVID-19
Authors: MYKHAILICHENKO M.O.
Published: November 2024

Objective — to investigate the prevalence and severity of cognitive impairments in patients with chronic cerebral ischemia (CCI) following symptomatic COVID-19.
Materials and methods. Sixty patients with CCI who had recovered from symptomatic COVID-19 (the main group) and forty patients with CCI without a history of symptomatic COVID-19 (the control group) were examined. The average age of patients in the main group was (62.4 ± 9.0) years, while the average age in the control group was (58.0 ± 9.4) years. Patients in the main group were examined at three time points: 4—12 weeks after symptomatic COVID-19 (first point), and 6 and 12 months post-infection (second and third points). The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) was used to assess the presence and severity of cognitive impairments.
Results. All patients in the control group exhibited intact cognitive functions. In contrast, only 8.3 % of patients with CCI had cognitive functions within normal limits 4—12 weeks after symptomatic COVID-19, while 76.7 % had mild cognitive impairments (MCI), and 15.0 % exhibited significant cognitive impairments. Cognitive functions showed significant improvement (p < 0.001) at 6 and 12 months post-COVID-19. The proportion of patients with normal cognitive functions increased to 28.6 and 60.0 %, respectively, while the proportion of patients with MCI decreased to 65.3 % (p > 0.05) and 34.3 % (p < 0.001).
Conclusions. Symptomatic COVID-19 adversely affected cognitive functions in 91.7 % of patients with CCI, but most of these patients showed a trend toward improvement. One year post-COVID-19, only 40.0 % of patients with CCI still exhibited cognitive impairments. These findings suggest that cognitive functions in patients with CCI significantly recover during the first year following symptomatic COVID-19.
Brain tumors (glioblastoma): analysis of influencing factors on the result of operative treatment
Authors: SOVA S.H. , OROS M.M. , FISTER N.I.
Published: November 2024

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and aggressive form of brain tumors, classified as an astrocytoma with a poor prognosis, accounting for approximately 52 % of primary and up to 20 % of intracranial brain tumors. Today, radical neurosurgical intervention is considered the most effective treatment method for this type of oncological pathology. Research in the field of optimization of surgical intervention techniques, determination of factors affecting the extent of resection, identification of the risks of an unfavorable prognosis, as well as the development of intra­ and postoperative complications remain the priority directions of modern neurooncology and determine the duration and quality of life of glioblastoma patients. In the presented study, 118 medical records of inpatient adult patients who were treated between 2010 and 2020 for glioblastoma were retrospectively analyzed. The aim of the study was to improve the survival rate of GBM patients during and after surgical treatment by determining the optimal resection volume (RV). For data analysis and correlation assessment, descriptive statistics, multivariate analysis, Cox regression models, Kaplan-Meier survival analysis, and logistic regression methods were applied using Microsoft Excel, IBM SPSS Statistics Grad Pack 29.0 BASE, and EZR v. 1.50 (R statistical software version 4.0, R Foundation for Statistical Computing, Vienna, Austria), with a set significance level of p < 0.05. The study results revealed a significant correlation between resection volume and patient survival, with total resection (TR) showing the highest survival rates among these patients. Gender and age showed no significant impact, while tumor volume, pre- and postoperative Karnofsky index (KI), and adjunctive adjuvant therapy were identified as strong prognostic factors for improved outcomes. The practical significance of these findings underscores the importance of maximizing resection volume, utilizing intraoperative tools, and prioritizing surgical intervention for GBM patients. Implementing these findings in the practice of the Uzhhorod Regional Clinical Center of Neurosurgery and Neurology is expected to improve the effectiveness of GBM treatment and increase patient survival rates.
Evolution of phytonotropes: emphasis on Bacopa Monnieri
Authors: Brunemeier Sebastian A.
Published: November 2024

Memostim® is a phytonootropic agent, containing standardized Bacopa Monnieri (BM) extract (150 mg per capsule) and Ginkgo biloba extract (120 mg per capsule), providing the whole daily dose of both components. Memostim® is registered in United Kingdom and sold in United States under trade name Memoboost®. As shown in a clinical trial of Memostim® ( Memoboost®), its use in the patients with dyscirculatory encephalopathy (term, commonly used in Ukraine, which corresponds more widely used term «cerebral small vessel disease») during 3 months can ameliorate the clinical signs of this disturbance, particularly, increasing the level of neurotrophic factors (nerve growth factor-beta) up to 67 %. Memostim® ( Memoboost®) reduced manifestations of cognitive dysfunction, improving memory and attention. Positive influence of BM extract on the cognitive functions was followed by decreasing of manifestations of anxiety-depressive syndrome, as well increasing of the quality of life of the patients.Bacopa is a very promising medicine for cognitive dysfunction, and has a favorable safety profile with a long history of use in humans. If you or your patients suffer from cognitive dysfunction, consider performing a study on their cognitive function before and after a period of Bacopa use (> 1 month is required to notice statistically significant improvements in prior clinical trials). Dosing should not be on an empty stomach, which can result in gastrointestinal upset, as Bacopa is a procholinergic agent. Bacopa should be taken with food. Absorption and bioavailability of the active constituents of Bacopa, such as the bacosides, may be enhanced by co-administering a lipid such as coconut milk / medium chain triglycerides, fish oil (EPA/DHA), avocado, or other fatty foods. Bacopa can be taken any time of day, but some users report improved sleep quality when dosed prior to bed.