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Determinants Affecting the Reading Proficiency Among the Primary Pupils in Relation to Academic Performance: Basis for an Enhanced Reading Program
Authors: - Elenita P. Pama
Published: April 2024

Reading is an extremely complex process that no one can explain satisfactorily. Those who are interested in reading have their fundamentally diverse views, which result from two different schools of psychology: behaviorism and cognitivism. This study aims to find out the determinants affecting the reading levels of the Grades 1, 2 and 3 learners of Cluster 3 as basis for a reading intervention. This study will use a Descriptive Statistic Design, a type of method that is basically used to calculate, describe, and summarize collected research data in a logical, meaningful, and efficient way (Vetter, 2017). The respondents of this study were Grades 1, 2, and 3, which was conducted in Cluster 3, District 2 of the Division of San Carlos, Negros Occidental. On the other hand, three hundred twelve (312) sampled pupils became the respondents. The actual samples for every school were determined using purposive sampling employing an odd-even number scheme. The findings suggest that there is a significant relationship between the factors affecting the reading level of pupils and their academic performance. The results present a comprehensive picture of the student demographic, showcasing diversity in age, gender, and socio-economic backgrounds. While learning strategies and motivation are positively regarded, there is a potential need for more emphasis on school instruction and family support to improve students' reading proficiency.
Study of Bird Diversity From Shukryacharya Hills and Its Surrounding Areas (Dist.- Sangli MS)
Authors: - SUVARNA MORE , - SWAPNIL PATIL
Published: April 2024

The survey of Bird diversity was carried out from the Shukryacharya hills is one of the pilgrim localities in Sangli district of Maharashtra located on the boundaries of Khanapur-Atpadi Tahsil. This locality has also been recognized as a sacred grove. The area has two valleys with top hill point of Bhavani Mandir. Shukryacharya is the highest peak of Sangli district. This area is of low rainfall with hills and slopes with some bushy plants, grass and trees. The study was carried out form years September 2019 to August 2023. The nearby areas were largely agricultural. The principal crops taken being jawar, groundnut, sugarcane and grapes. On a smaller scale bananas are also grown. Birds play important role in biodiversity by keeping insect pest under control. The irrigation land which play very important role to maintain the bird diversity. This region shows good number of bird diversity during the month of September to December. This is because of availability of food and breeding ground.
Voices from the Classroom: Exploring the Secondary School Teachers’ Perception Towards Formative Assessment Practices
Authors: - Bikshyatsib Sardar , - Sarat Kumar Rout
Published: April 2024

The present study focuses on exploring the teacher’s perception about formative assessment practices at secondary school. For this study investigator purposively selected 39 participants for study form 23 secondary schools of Mayurbhanj district. The study employed semi-structured interviews schedule for data collection. Collected data were analysed by content analysis and presented by thick descriptions. The study revealed that most of teachers have been four categories of formative assessment strategies have been used by the teachers such as Periodic Paper-Pencil Test, Multiple Assessment Practice, Portfolio Assessment and Subject Enrichment Activities. Further study found most of the teachers were satisfy with the infrastructural facilities of the school. Most of the teachers perceive that students are benefited in their achievements, actively participating in classroom discussion, aroused their interest for better understanding of the concept, able to know their strengths and weakness, fearless for exam and get opportunity to learn again by formative assessment. However most of them not satisfy with in-service training and parent supports for conducting formative assessment practices. Most of the teachers face problems like; absence of remedial teaching, student’s absenteeism in test or classroom, managing time to complete course, language barrier, low economic background of students, and lack of in-service training to teachers. It is suggested that, short term courses, workshops, seminars and, other necessary in-service training activities should be organized by the concern authority for professional development of teachers in formative assessment strategies. Therefore teachers will effectively implement the formative assessment practices in secondary schools.
Labour Laws and Human Rights: a Converging Agenda
Authors: - Jayashree M.J
Published: April 2024

India is an emerging nation that heavily relies on its unorganized sector. Throughout history, the workers in the nation have faced exploitation and have been deprived of their fundamental human rights. Following independence, various actions were implemented at various points to address this issue and ensure the prioritization of Human Rights. In furtherance to international conventions and Constitutional requirements, multiple statutes were enacted to guarantee the rights of workers. There were approximately 44 laws have been enacted in India since independence to improve the welfare of workers and enhance working conditions in the workplace. These statutes encompassed various rights such as Right to minimum wages, Right to Maternity Leave and benefits, Right to Bonus, Right to insurance and other medical benefits, Right to compensation for injuries, and Right to safe working conditions. The abundance of statutes resulted in a huge mess and a tangle of complexities. In order to enhance accessibility for workers, the government has consolidated the key legislation into 4 Labour Codes.

Throughout the years, the judiciary has played a crucial role in safeguarding the human rights aspect of the labour laws. When determining cases, a purposive interpretation approach has been given to all the beneficial statutes while deciding cases. This research study thoroughly explains the evolution of labour laws in India, shedding light on the Human Rights aspect of labor laws through various judicial precedents and the rights guaranteed under statutes and newly introduced codes and this paper deepens our understanding of the relationship between labour law and human rights.
Microbiome-microbolome and Disease: A Covert Nexus
Authors: - Kalyan Bhattacharjee
Published: April 2024

The microbial diversity associated with all life forms, including humans, plants, and animals, is magnificent. Different regions of the body are inhabited by different species and forms of microbes. Such transient interaction with the microbiome affects all organisms concerning their physiological functioning as well as disease. Inherent functions of the body, like immune reactions, developmental pathways, metabolic and endocrinological attributes coupled with genetics, lifestyle factors, diet, and introduction of antibiotics in the system, and other metabolites, all play an important integrative role in the maintenance or loss of health. Research indicates that the occurrence of diverse types of health conditions, like autoimmune disorders, neurological problems like Alzheimer’s, mood alterations, cancer, and even social behavior, are related to the changes in the microbial population in the human gastrointestinal tract. This paper highlights the different effects of the gut microbiome-metabolome conjugate and its effect on health conditions, with a brief reflection on the diverse modes of advanced treatment and future research using nanotechnology and artificial intelligence.
Suicidal Tendency and Family Orientation: Basis for Prevention Program
Authors: - Tadz Mahal dela Cruz-Nicolas
Published: April 2024

Suicide is a social issue that everyone must address. Each year, more than 700,000 people die by suicide (WHO,2021). Every suicide has a devastating effect on the family and society. We define suicide as the deliberate termination of one's own life. In order to achieve its purpose, this study employed a quantitative research strategy that emphasized descriptive-correlational research. Multi-Attitude Suicide Tendency Scale by Israel Orbach was utilized. This instrument consisted of two components: (1) a research instrument consisting of items that gathered the birth order, type of family and menta health background; and (2) the MAST Scale, a four-point Likert scale consisting of thirty items divided into four types of attitude: attraction to life, repulsion by life, attraction to death and repulsion by death. The researcher used SPSS to generate descriptive statistics to describe the sociodemographic profile and Spearman rho to establish the association between variables following data collection. The findings shown conclusively that students who reside with their parents (nuclear family) are more likely to accept life. In contrast, students who lived in stepfamilies or blended families tend to reject life. However, birth order and family mental background had no significant link with suicidal tendencies. This study suggests the promotion of mental health prevention programs, especially for students living with stepfamilies. The findings will provide the academic institution with a foundation for designing counseling programs, such as Psychosocial Intervention, to address the needs of students with suicidal tendencies.
Reimagining Epic Tradition: Intertextuality and Mythical Resonances in "The Forest of Enchantments'' by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Authors: - S.Divyadharshini
Published: April 2024

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's novel, ''The Forest of Enchantments,'' offers a compelling reimagining of Indian mythology, particularly focusing on the character of Sita from the Ramayana. Through skillful intertextuality and a feminist perspective, Divakaruni challenges traditional depictions of Sita as a passive figure, instead portraying her as a resilient and empowered woman. By weaving together mythological and real-life events, the novel creates a rich narrative that explores timeless themes of gender equality, empowerment, and the human
condition.
Preliminary Phytochemical Screening and Ethno-medical Importance of Sword Bean
Authors: - R Nagaraju , - D Sai Kumari , - S. K. Shiva rani , - P. Kamalakar
Published: April 2024

Canavalia gladiata (jacq)DC is a lesser-known bean commonly called sword bean. This study deals with the preliminary phytochemical screening and ethno-medicinal properties of sword beans. The phytochemical assessments of the sword bean seed show the medicinal value of the plant. Alkaloids, Tannins, terpenoids, flavonoids, Cardiac glycosides, Reducing sugars, Proteins, and Carbohydrates showed positive results in three types of solvents viz., water, Methanol, and Acetone solvents. The whole 1Q2plant of sword bean used in many traditional and ethano-medicinal practices by their applications.
Role of ICT in Teacher Empowerment
Authors: - AJAY KUMAR GOVIND RAO
Published: April 2024

Education plays an important role in all countries and India is no exception. It always remains a challenge and there are huge gaps to fill. As for India, poor teacher training attitudes, poor infrastructure, shortage Insufficient resources, low literacy rates and existing socio-economic conditions Indicates that a state full interface is required to access knowledge. Aiming to provide quality education for social success development. Literacy rate of socially disadvantaged and vulnerable groups are declining. Developing viable models for developing countries is essential. Recently, digital resources and ICT tools have been made available to support this learning and teaching. Using technology to improve key questions
Home Automation System Using Google Assistant
Authors: - Rahul Nayak
Published: April 2024

In recent years, home automation systems have become increasingly popular because they make human life more comfortable, convenient, and easy. Of all these systems, voice-controlled ones are gaining even more attention because they allow controlling home appliances hands-free and hassle-free.In this paper, we aim to present the implementation of the same using the ESP32 microcontroller. Here, we will discuss the architecture, hardware, software components, and future scope of the device. This system enables users to interact with their Google Assistants to give commands through their phones and get them implemented on their home appliances.
Desenvolvimento Científico-Robótico no âmbito da Formação em Matemática: Pensamento Computacional e Relevância Social
Authors: Azevedo Greiton Toledo de , Araújo Ulisses Ferreira de
Published: April 2024

Esta pesquisa visou compreender o impacto do desenvolvimento de invenções científico-robóticas, com ênfase em relevância social, no processo de formação em Matemática. Norteado pela abordagem qualitativa de pesquisa, o trabalho foi realizado no laboratório de inovações do IF-Goiano, com estudantes do Ensino Médio, durante o desenvolvimento da invenção BTS-Robótica para o tratamento de Parkinson. Os dados foram submetidos à análise por meio do método da triangulação, que integrou vídeos, entrevistas e ferramentas computacionais, considerando a perspectiva teórica do Pensamento Computacional. Os resultados evidenciaram que o desenvolvimento de invenções científico-robóticas, com ênfase na relevância social, impacta significativamente a Formação Matemática dos estudantes em cinco dimensões interdependentes: habilidades Matemáticas, engajamento científico-matemático, autonomia-argumentativa, criatividade-inventiva e responsabilidade intelectual-social. Conclui-se que o desenvolvimento de invenções científico-robóticas representa uma estratégia promissora para potencializar a Formação Matemática dos estudantes.
PROTECTION OF THE EASTERN BORDER OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND IN THE CONTEXT OF ILLEGAL MIGRATION
Authors: WERNER Joanna
Published: April 2024

Celem artykułu jest analiza przyczyn migracji do Europy oraz sposobów zabezpieczenia granicy wschodniej RP przed nielegalną migracją. Sytuacja geopolityczna na świecie spowodowała gwałtowny wzrost nielegalnej migracji. Nie jest to zjawisko nowe, gdyż zmiany klimatyczne i konflikty zbrojne toczące się od wielu lat potęgują to zjawisko. Granica wschodnia Polski stanowi zarazem wschodnią granicę Unii Europejskiej. W dużej mierze ochrona granicy wschodniej przed nielegalną migracją ma nie tylko wpływ na bezpieczeństwo RP, lecz stanowi ochronę całej UE przed tym procederem. Główny problem badawczy został sformułowany w następujący sposób: Jakie powinny być zastosowane środki bezpieczeństwa w celu zapewnienia ochrony granicy wschodniej RP przed nielegalną migracją? Podstawową metodą wykorzystywaną w przygotowywaniu publikacji była analiza i synteza zgromadzonych źródeł naukowych. Posłużono się również porównaniem, którego istotą była identyfikacja cech wspólnych, podobieństw oraz różnic występujących zagrożeń dotyczących nielegalnej migracji. Zastosowanie tej metody pozwoliło na wykrycie cech podobieństwa i odmienności zabezpieczenia granicy państwowej poprzez odniesienie się do systemów ochrony granicy a także doświadczeń innych państw. Ponadto zastosowano także wnioskowanie, aby sformułować najistotniejsze wyniki przeprowadzonej diagnozy. Po przystąpieniu Polski do strefy Schengen Straż Graniczna odpowiada za ochronę zewnętrznej granicy Unii Europejskiej z Federacją Rosyjską, Białorusią i Ukrainą. Prowadzi również działania związane ze zwalczaniem przestępczości zorganizowanej i nielegalnej migracji na terytorium RP. Rozwinięta współpraca międzynarodowa jest jednym z podstawowych elementów przesądzających o skuteczności działania służb granicznych, stąd też Straż Graniczna przywiązuje dużą wagę do jej doskonalenia. Bieżąca współpraca Straży Granicznej ze służbami granicznymi państw sąsiednich jest nieodzownym wymogiem ochrony granicy. Współdziałanie to realizowane jest na wszystkich szczeblach dowodzenia i przybiera także formy zinstytucjonalizowane. Zakłada się, że zintegrowany system zarządzania granicą jest kluczową kwestią w przeciwdziałaniu nielegalnej migracji. Proces ten daje wszechstronną i spójną kontrolę w obszarze bezpieczeństwa UE, co pozwala reagować na zidentyfikowane zagrożenia w sposób bardziej skuteczny i efektywny.
Comparación de la actividad antiinflamatoria del gel de cladodios de Opuntia ficus-indica “Tuna” versus indometacina en Mus musculus BALB/c
Authors: Burga-Bustamante Aldo Roberto , Marcelo-Vereau Miguel Ángel , Lezama-Vig Helmer Helí , Becerra-Gutiérrez Lizzie Karen
Published: April 2024

Objetivos: Determinar la eficacia antiinflamatoria del gel de cladodios de Opuntia ficus-indica y el de la indometacina en Mus musculus BALB/c. Metodología: Se utilizó un diseño experimental doble ciego, con una muestra de 54 ratones, distribuidos en seis grupos de tres ratones cada uno, a todos se les procedió a administrar vía subcutánea 2 mL de aire estéril en el dorso un día antes y estuvieron 12 horas en ayuno, luego se dividieron en grupos de control negativo, control con indometacina, control con gel de cladodios de Opuntia ficus-indica, control positivo con Carragenina al 2 %, grupo experimental con carragenina al 2 % e indometacina y grupo experimental con carragenina al 2 % y gel de cladodios de Opuntia ficus-indica. Posteriormente se midió la respuesta inflamatoria en base al recuento de células mediante la tinción Wright. El estudio se repitió dos veces para tener una mejor manipulación de los ratones. Resultados: El gel de Opuntia ficus-indica tiene actividad antiinflamatoria similar a la indometacina, las células con mayor porcentaje evaluadas correspondieron a los neutrófilos, los resultados en porcentajes obtenidos fueron 95,8 % de neutrófilos, 3,7 % de eosinófilos, 0,5 % de linfocitos y 0 % de macrófagos. Así mismo, se evidenció que tanto la tuna como la indometacina no inducen respuesta por sí solas. Conclusiones: La eficacia antiinflamatoria del gel de Opuntia ficus- indica en Mus musculus BALB/c, es ligeramente mayor al obtenido con la indometacina. Por lo que el gel de Opuntia ficus-indica en Mus musculus BALB/c constituye una alternativa para evaluar el tratamiento de enfermedades inflamatorias.
Guía de procedimiento asistencial de enfermería en el cuidado a pacientes con lesiones de pie diabético de grado I
Authors: Purizaca-Bazán Patricia del Rosario , Gonzáles-Delgado Leyla Rossana
Published: April 2024

El déficit de criterios unificados en la practica  de los cuidados de enfermería, puede conllevar a incurrir errores durante los procedimientos. Por esta razón, la presente guía de procedimiento asistencial de enfermería (GPAE) tiene como objetivo, estandarizar los cuidados de enfermería sobre el tratamiento de lesiones de pie diabético de grado I y disminuir las complicaciones como la amputación. Tipo de estudio  descriptivo, de revisión de literatura; el proceso de recolección de la información se realizó mediante una búsqueda exhaustiva en revistas de alto impacto y otros medios confiables como Scopus, ProQuest, EBSCO, Scielo, repositorios y Google Académico. Esta revisión aborda las indicaciones, contraindicaciones, materiales y equipos necesarios, etapas del procedimiento de atención, las complicaciones y recomendaciones. Se concluye que la GPAE, permite minimizar errores y normalizar los cuidados enfermeros a pacientes con lesiones de pie diabetico de grado I, generando impacto en la salud de la población. Finalmente se enfatiza seguir desarrollando GPAE  para generar expectativas en los cuidados enfermeros y en la salud del país.
Hipster Hospitality: Blurred Boundaries in Restaurants
Authors: Hult Kajsa , Scander Henrik
Published: April 2024

The restaurant industry is currently experiencing a shift in taste judgements. Practices and discourses on taste are communicated and expressed in contexts where food enthusiasts meet, resulting in a complex debate about the production and consumption of “good and bad” taste.
This study aims to explore the intricate dynamics that shape the performances of dining room professionals in contemporary restaurants. Based on autoethnographic fieldwork at two restaurants in Sweden, this study uses dramaturgical theory to understand the social processes in restaurant culture.
The results demonstrate how dining room work is organized within an unstructured environment through organic service, aesthetical framing, and self-representation. Based on these findings, the article argues that the interplay between the restaurant’s ambiance and the self holds value
in shaping specific hipster hospitality. For instance, this is achieved through the blurred line between frontstage and backstage. This study contributes to the understanding of the changing role of work in contemporary restaurant culture, in which a less pronounced distinction between private
and public, and between formal and informal service are some of the elements.
Development of Solar PV Assisted Dryer for Cooking Banana Slice and Analysis of Proximate Properties
Authors: Etim Promise Joseph , Udo Uwemedimo E. , Ekop Inemesit E. , Okpo Ekom E.
Published: April 2024

A solar PV-assisted dryer was developed for drying cooking banana and its performance tested. The proximate properties of the products dried in the solar PV-assisted dryer were compared to similar products dried using a laboratory oven, while open sun drying served as the control experiment. Fresh samples of cooking banana were obtained from a rural market in Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The samples were subjected to peeling and cleaning before being sliced to a thickness of 5 mm. The dryer was embedded with a DC blower to enhance air circulation in the drying chamber. The blower was powered by a solar panel connected to a DC battery and a charge controller. 500 g of the product was loaded in the solar PV-assisted dryer, same as the other mediums. The moisture content was observed to have reduced from 67.32 to 5.80 % within 6 hours of drying as against 13 hours of open sun drying. The drying rate of the product decreased from 0.092 to 0.028 kg/hr in the solar PV-assisted dryer. The efficiency of the dryer was 40.6 %. Crude protein, crude lipid, crude fibre, and caloric value were lower in samples dried using the solar PV-assisted dryer and higher in samples subjected to drying in the laboratory oven and the control experiment. Ash content and carbohydrates were higher in products dried using the solar PV-assisted dryer than in other mediums. The study adds significant knowledge to the development of systems for post-harvest processing of cooking banana, a product highly sought for in the local market as a viable alternative to banana and plantain
Impact of Competency and Self-esteem on the Teacher Engagement at Jinja City Primary Schools, Uganda
Authors: Bamusibule Charles , Kato Joshua Kimata , Mugizi Wilson , Mugizi Wilson , Muloopa Haruna
Published: April 2024

The study examined the relationship between teacher competence and engagement in Jinja city, mediated by self-esteem. Specifically, the study tested the influence of teacher competence on engagement and self-esteem, the influence of self-esteem on engagement, and the mediating effect of self-esteem on the relationship between teacher competence and engagement. Based on the three-component model by Khan (1990), engagement was studied in terms of vigour, dedication, and absorption. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design on a sample of 196 teachers in Jinja city. The study adopted a self-administered questionnaire to collect the data. Data analysis involved carrying out partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The results indicated that teacher competence negatively and insignificantly influenced engagement, while teacher competence positively but insignificantly influenced self-esteem and self-esteem positively and significantly influenced engagement. The results also revealed that self-esteem partially mediated the relationship between teacher competence on engagement. The study concluded that while self-esteem is imperative for teacher engagement, teacher competence did not promote engagement and self-esteem. Therefore, it was recommended that to boost teacher engagement school administrators in Jinja City should promote teacher self-esteem compared to teacher competence
Rear Axle Whine Reduction by Gear Contact Patch Optimization
Authors: Atul A Gaikwad  , Shriniwas D Chivate  , Dr. Nagesh H Walke
Published: April 2024

In-cab whine is a highly annoying phenomena in all the category of vehicles. The in-cab noise of passenger vehicle with Rear Wheel Drive ( RWD) considered for this study consist of axle whine noise. The whine noise is heard at multiple speeds during Wide Open Throttle (WOT) as well as coasting. To resolve the issue of whine noise, series of measurement are carried out to identify the source and transfer path of the whine. The noise measurement revealed that rear axle pinion mesh order is responsible for in-cab whine. It is confirmed through measurement that the whine is structure borne. The order based operational deflections shapes of rear axle show excessive vibration on differential nose in affected speed zones. It is thus learnt that whine is due to poor contact pattern of pinion and crown wheel of the rear axle. The three resonances in operation range amplify this mesh order resulting in whine. It is decided to work on noise source i.e. gear rather than transfer path. The hypoid gear design is optimized through Tooth Contact Analysis (TCA). The lapping and heat treatment processes of gear manufacturing are modified. The contact pattern of optimized gear is identified on gear tester machine. Significant improvement is observed in contact pattern. The in-cab noise measurement is carried out with optimized hypoid gear and it is found that the whine is completely eliminated.

Keywords: Rear axle, Whine reduction, Gear contact, Patch optimization, Rear Wheel Drive, Whine Source, Vibration on Transfer Paths, Noise Generation, Hypoid Gear, Heat Treatment
Design Optimization of LCV CAB for Frontal Pendulum Test: Enhancing Survival Space Improvement Through Frugal Load Path Transfer Techniques
Authors: G. Raghuraman  , A. Bakkiyavathi  , R.D. Yoganand
Published: April 2024

In the fiercely competitive landscape of the automotive industry, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) encounter substantial challenges in the realm of Research and Development (R&D), particularly in the pursuit of lightweight design without compromising safety. As a result, the automotive sector continuously seeks innovative tools and methodologies to substantially optimize the structural composition of Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) segments. The design of lightweight cabins, while simultaneously ensuring crashworthiness, not only plays a pivotal role in determining the market success of a new LCV but also holds significant legal implications. One well-established and indispensable evaluation tool to ascertain compliance with critical homologation requirements is the frontal pendulum test. This test serves as a litmus test for the appropriate design of Body in White (BIW) architecture, crucial for safeguarding occupant safety in unforeseen emergency scenarios.Within the context of adhering to styling themes and the design intent governing the three-dimensional (3D) geometry, a notable deviation emerged in the form of a 33 mm extension of the front panel in the newly stylized cabin. This deviation presented CAB engineers with a formidable challenge, as it disrupted the conventional load path of the frontal pendulum, rerouting it to the CAB itself instead of the intended transfer to the frame via the bull bar. The primary objective of this work is to restore the load path to the frame, all the while adhering to the original styling intent and refraining from introducing any additional modifications to major adjacent components such as the bumper and bumper reinforcement. Furthermore, this undertaking extends to encompass an exploration of cost reduction opportunities within the ambit of the newly styled CAB.

Keywords: LCV CAB, Frontal Pendulum, Frugal Load, Occupant safety regulation, Styling impact, Pendulum impact, CAE simulation
Coronary calcification on invasive angiography and the Agatston score—a single-center experience
Authors: Zathar Zafraan , Pandit Manish , Karunatilleke Anne , Notghi Alp , Sharma Vinoda
Published: April 2024

Aim: The pattern and severity of coronary artery calcification (CAC) can influence prognosis and outcome in percutaneous coronary intervention. An objective assessment of CAC during invasive angiography may provide additional prognostic information. This study aimed to assess the correlation between the angiographic Birmingham calcium score (BCS) and the Agatston coronary calcium score (CCS) performed as part of single-photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging (SPECT-MPI).
Methods: In this retrospective observational study, patients undergoing SPECT-MPI and invasive coronary angiography as part of their routine management were included. BCS was calculated by reviewing angiography images in retrospect by an observer blinded to the SPECT-MPI calcium score. Spearman’s correlation was used to analyze the correlation between BCS and SPECT-MPI. Receiver operating characteristic curve was used to detect cut-off for BCS that would detect clinically significant CAC [> 400 Agatston units (AU)]. Kaplan-Meier was used to report on outcomes at 5 years follow-up.
Results: In this cohort of 151 patients, there was a positive correlation between BCS and CCS [Spearman correlation coefficient (r) = 0.558, P < 0.001]. Cumulative BCS of 1 was able to identify clinically significant CAC [area under the curve 0.788, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.714–0.863]. Cumulative BCS ≥ 3 was associated with major adverse outcomes at 5 years follow-up (log rank P = 0.013).
Conclusion: BCS correlates well with established higher CCS. Application of BCS during invasive coronary angiography will aid risk stratification, management, and follow-up with no extra patient involvement, radiation, or costs.
Reflections on a Retrospective PhD-by-Publication Journey
Authors:   Shumei University, Bury James
Published: April 2024

In a context where enhancing career options and economic welfare are increasingly important, many teachers view gaining a PhD as key to cultivating competitive advantage. However, traditional PhD programs are often perceived as inaccessible, and numerous misconceptions surrounding PhD-by-Publication programs remain, especially with regard to what examiners will accept as equivalent to a traditional thesis and what topics and students the programs are suitable for. To address these misconceptions, this article focuses on the retrospective route to completing a PhD by Publication. I reflect on my experiences of completing such a program, outline the process I undertook to obtain the PhD, and add my own perspective to the wider discussion. It is hoped that this short article will help improve understanding of the current contextual factors that shape the retrospective PhD by Publication and encourage others to consider undertaking similar projects and share their own experiences. キャリアの選択肢の拡大と経済的福祉水準の向上がますます重要になっている状況で、多くの教員は博士号の取得が競争上の優位性を培う鍵となると考えている。 しかし、従来の博士課程は敷居が高いものであると認識されることが多く、論文博士号取得プログラムを巡っては、特に審査官が何を従来の論文と同等のものとして認識するのか、そのプログラムがどのようなテーマや学生に適しているのかという点に関して、多くの誤解が依然として残っている。本論では、これらの誤解に対処するために、遡及的に論文博士号を取得する道をたどることに焦点を当てている。このようなプログラムを修了した自身の経験を振り返り、博士号を取得するために取り込んだ過程を概説し、より幅広い議論に自身の視点を加えている。この論考が、遡及的論文博士号を形成する現在の状況要因への理解を深め、人々が同様のプロジェクトに取り組むことを検討し、自分達の経験を共有することを奨励するのに役立つことを願う。
El Idioma Inglés y los Factores que Influyen en su Proceso De Enseñanza – Aprendizaje en México
Authors: Baltazar Ramos Vianey , Ramírez Castro Irma , Estefanya Retana Vega Dzoara
Published: April 2024

El idioma Inglés es considerado el más importante en la actualidad, si bien no es el que tiene mayor número de hablantes, sí es el que debido a su uso abarca más lugares alrededor del mundo. En México este idioma también es considerado de suma importancia, donde una de las principales razones es debido a la proximidad territorial con Estados Unidos, y que a su vez deriva en el Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá (T-MEC), ante lo cual se implementaron varios programas para impulsar el aprendizaje de este idioma en las escuelas públicas. Por esta razón, el presente artículo tiene como objetivo mostrar las diferentes variables que encontramos en torno al proceso de enseñanza – aprendizaje del inglés en las escuelas de México. El método utilizado para esta investigación fue la recopilación de artículos de investigación, documentos de revisión, páginas web, periódicos etc. (Scielo, Dialnet, Google Scholar, Elsevier) que abordaban la temática presentada, para que, posteriormente, se llevara a cabo una reflexión acerca de la información reunida. La revisión mostró que hay diversos factores que influyen para que el proceso de enseñanza – aprendizaje del inglés no haya tenido los resultados esperados, entre los que destacan: el número de alumnos en las aulas; los profesores, de los cuales derivan varias problemáticas como: la profesionalización y capacitación docente, la sobrecarga de horas, la preparación didáctica de sus clases, la metodología utilizada, así como la falta de recursos.
The influence of Dostoevsky's tradition on Sadegh Hedayat (“The Blind Owl” and “Notes from The Underground”)
Authors:   University of Tehran, Yahyapour Marzieh , Karimi-Motahhar Janolah ,   University of Tehran, Mohammadnia-Hanai Faezeh ,   University of Tehran
Published: April 2024

Sadegh Hedayat, who is known as one of the intellectuals of his era, was one of the first Iranian writers who used an expressionism style in his works. Sadegh Hedayat’s mental perspective and existentialist thoughts are clearly visible in his works. Since Sadegh Hedayat was familiar with foreign literature, especially the works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky, he got influenced by him in some subjects. This study compares the two works “The Blind Owl” by Hedayat and “Notes from The Underground” by Dostoyevsky. Both works have a psychological feature – they both depicted their story’s protagonist similarly. Both Dostoevsky and Hedayat, with the help of the isolation and loneliness motifs (“Corner”, “Underground”), make the characters’ protest against the state of society comprehensible to the reader. But the main difference between the two works is the difference in the religious perspective of the two authors. Dostoyevsky’s main character suffers from unbelief, while Sadiq Hedayat’s hero is suffering by the misunderstanding of those around him and considers people who are bigots to be superstitious. Regardless of cultural and linguistic differences, as well as place and time of life, Dostoyevsky and Hedayat are equally concerned with belief issues and social vices. They lived in a suffocating social environment that made both writers protesting and unsatisfied. This dissatisfaction with the social situation is also reflected in the characteristics of the “Notes from The Underground” and “The Blind Owl” main characters.
conology of G.V. Golokhvastov’s Books Illustrations: Avinoff and Dobuzhinsky
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Markov Alexander V.
Published: April 2024

Russian New York poet Georgy Golokhvastov was one of the key figures in Russian artistic America, specifically of its part focused on the achievements of esoterically colored symbolism. The artistic design of his books was an integral part of the concept of adapting world culture for prestigious consumption. The study for the first time reconstructs the iconological program of illustrations for the poem The ruin of Atlantis (1938), made by Andrey Avinoff, and for the poetic arrangement of The Tale of Igor’s Campaign (1950), belonging to Mstislav Dobuzhinsky (Dobujinsky). The author analyzes in detail the place of these illustrations in the work of artists of the émigré period. The paper proves that Golokhvastov waged an artistic polemic with radical futurism, understanding its technocratic projects as a continuation of symbolist lifebuilding, which deserves a response using esoteric concepts, and that the translation of The Tale of Igor’s Campaign confirmed the symbolist program of the author-demiurge. The research provides an analysis of Avinoff’s artistic legacy, including his promotion of the aesthetics of Russian icons in the United States and his reinterpretation of the heritage of Western symbolism in terms of the twin myth and vertical montage of timeplans. The author argues that both Dobuzhinsky and Avinoff approved of Golokhvastov’s ambition to find a new synthesis of epic and lyric, and consciously placed the culture of opera and ballet scenery at the service of these ambitions.
MARKETING RESEARCH OF HONEY CONSUMER PREFERENCES IN THE MARKETS OF KOSTANAY REGION
Authors: Oryntayeva Makpal , Izabaev Azamat , Aubakirov Marat , Zhiengali Aruzhan
Published: April 2024

Bee honey is a valuable, multicomponent unique product produced by bees from the nectar of honey plants. In the human diet, honey is an alternative to sugar and sugar-containing foods as a healthier food product.

          Within the framework of this article, a marketing study and analysis of preferences among consumers of honey and other bee products among residents of Kostanay and the region were conducted.

Today, about 50% of honey is produced in China, Argentina, the USA, Ukraine, Turkey, and Russia. Honey exporting countries are characterized by flexible economic and organizational interaction. The main role is played by the mechanisms of legal protection and the developed infrastructure of the industry, which ensures full-fledged work, sales of products, and the receipt of foreign exchange earnings to the country's budget.

The materials of this article contain an analysis of the types of bee products consumed, quality criteria when choosing honey, other bee products, as well as factors determining the choice of consumers. Also, the priorities of the origin of honey (apiaries) have been determined among consumers.

The study grouped the key characteristics of honey consumers in the areas of Kostanay region that affect their behavior, desires and preferences. By quantitative analysis of the results of the survey of the target audience, an average portrait of buyers of honey and other bee products has been compiled, which can be used by entrepreneurs at all stages of planning and promoting their products.

A literary review of the state of knowledge of this issue was conducted, citing articles from domestic and foreign sources.

The results obtained can be used by domestic producers in the development and optimization of a strategy for promoting bee products.
КҮРІШ СУАРМАЛЫ ЖҮЙЕЛЕРІН СУМЕН ҚАМТАМАСЫЗ ЕТУДІҢ ЗЕРТТЕЛУ ТАРИХЫ
Authors: Сиханова Нургуль , Шынбергенов Ерлан , Тоғызбаева Нурила
Published: April 2024

Мақалада Сыр өңірінің басты ауылшаруашылық дақылы – күріш өсімдігінің суармалы жүйелерін сумен қамтамасыз етудің зерттелу тарихына ретроспективалық талдау жасалған. Күріш дақылының түп-тамыры Азия құрлығының орталық бөлігінде орналасқан Гималай тау сілемдерінің оңтүстік-шығыс баурайындағы Үнді мұхитынан соққан ылғалды ауа массаларының жолында орналақан жауын-шашыны мол жерлерден шыққан, яғни муссонды климаттың өсімдігі. Аридті климат жағдайында күрішті өсіру барысында ұдайы су қабатында ұстап отырып суару технологиясы пайдаланылады. Елімізде күріш шаруашылығы республиканың оңтүстік бөлігіндегі шөл-шөлейт зонасының оазистерінде, яғни шөбі шүйгін өзендердің аңғарында, нақты кезеңде Іле-Қаратал, Сырдарияның орта және төменгі ағысы бойында таралған. Қызылорда облысының аумағында күріш дақылы егістіктерінің алғашқы пайда болуынан қазіргі кезеңге дейін ғылыми әдебиетте нақтыланған бес кезеңіне сипаттама беріледі. Күрішті өсіру барысында суға бастырудың типтері жіктелген. Қызылорда облысының күріш инженерлік суару жүйелерінің деңгейін сараптау барысында суару массивтеріндегі экологиялық-мелиоративтік жағдайдың нашарлауының негізгі келесі себептері анықталған: мелиорация жүйелерінің техникалық деңгейінің жеткіліксіздігі; суармалы жерлердегі ауылшаруашылық дақылдарының нақты және жобалық құрылымдарының сәйкессіздігі; ауылшаруашылығы өндірісіндегі және жүйелерді пайдаланудағы еңбек мәдениетінің төмендігі; мелиорация жүйелерінің және оның объектілерінің моральды және физикалық тұрғыдан ескіруі
ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕ ОСАДКА ВОДОПРОВОДНЫХ ОЧИСТНЫХ СООРУЖЕНИЙ В КАЧЕСТВЕ РЕАГЕНТА ДЛЯ ОЧИСТКИ СТОЧНЫХ ВОД ОТ ФОСФАТОВ
Authors: Оспанов Кайрат , Сейтасанов Ибрагим , Меркурьева Снежанна , Абдукадырова Айдана , Онласын Улжан
Published: April 2024

В настоящей статье приведены результаты лабораторных исследований по удалению фосфатов в канализационных очистных сооружениях за счет добавления осадков, образующихся на очистных сооружениях питьевой воды города Астана Республики Казахстан. Представлены результаты экспериментальных лабораторных исследований добавления к сточной воде взятых до песколовки и после биологической очистки, осадков с иловых карт насосно-фильтровальной станции для очистки сточных вод от фосфатов. По лабораторным экспериментальным данным, полученным в ходе исследований, эффект очистки по фосфатам находится в пределах 94,5% при добавлении к 1 литру сточной воды 50 миллилитров осадка.
ТҰЗДАНҒАН ТОПЫРАҚТЫ ЖАҚСАРТУ ӘДІСТЕРІН ЭКОЛОГИЯЛЫҚ БАҒАЛАУ
Authors: Сейітқазиев Әдеубай , Мұсабеков Қыдыралы , Естаев Қуат , Сейітқазиева Қарлығаш , Даулетбай Салтанат
Published: April 2024

Зерттеулер егіншілік экожүйесінде Жамбыл облысы, Байзақ ауданының суғармалы сұр топырақтарында жүргізілген. Топырақ сипаттамаларының толық нәтижелерін алу үшін екі бағыт белгіленген. Бірінші бағыттағы зерттеулер тұзданған және сортаңды жерлердің су-физикалық қасиеттерін, топырақ тығыздығының әр түрлі көрсеткіштеріндегі топырақ ылғалының динамикасын анықтауға арналған. Екінші бағытта- тұзды жерлерді жақсарту әдістері, атап айтқанда, жүйектер мен атыздар бойынша суғару технологиялары және терең қопсыту арқылы ресурс үнемдейтін топырақтағы тұздарды шаю технологиялары қарастырылған. Сонымен қатар қолданылған мелиоративтік шаралардың тиімділігі экологиялық тұрғыда бағаланған.
Сор топырақты егістіктерді жақсарту мақсатында тұзды шаюды терең қопсытумен ұштастыра жүргізудің қажеттілігі танаптық және монолиттік зерттеулер жүргізу арқылы анықталған. Сонымен қатар, ыза суларының деңгейі жер бетінен жақын жатқан егістіктерде шаюды, мүмкіндігінше, жабық коллекторлы–керізді желілері бар танаптарда, қолдану ұсынылған. Егер ондай мүмкіндік болмаса уақытша ашық керіздер арқылы өткізуге болады. Мұндағы α топырақтағы тұздардың шайылу деңгейін бағалайтын көрсеткіш болып табылады және орындалған топырақты жақсарту тәсілдерін экологиялық бағалауға қолданылған. Тұзданған топырақты шаюдың  тиімділігі топырақтың өңделуіне, әсіресе тереңдігімен жер жырту әдісімен тікелей байланысты екендігін көрсетті.
ВЛИЯНИЕ ОРОШЕНИЯ И УДОБРЕНИЙ НА УРОЖАЙНОСТЬ РИСА В УСЛОВИЯХ КЫЗЫЛОРДИНСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ
Authors: Олжабаева Аксауле , Байманов Жанузак , Умбетова Шолпан , Шегенбаев Абзал , Айбекқызы Акбөпе
Published: April 2024

В роcте валовых cборов и урожайноcть риcа важнейшая роль принадлежит минеральным удобрениям. Отзывчивоcть риcа на наличие питательных вещеcтв объяcняетcя его потенциально биологичеcкой cпоcобноcтью к формированию выcокого урожая, а также интенcивноcтью тех процеccов, которые протекают в затопленной почве. На cпоcобноcть риcа cоздавать выcокие урожаи показывает опыт лучших маcтеров риcоводcтва и передовых хозяйcтв.

В наcтоящее время во многих cтранах риcоcеющих cтранах мира возраcтает общее количеcтво применяемых под риc удобрений. От применения полного минерального удобрения урожайноcть cоcтавляет от 50 до 70% по cравнению c неудобренными учаcтками. При этом наблюдаетcя выcокая окупаемоcть урожаем.

Можно отметить прямую завиcимоcть величины урожая от общего количеcтва вноcимых удобрений. В тех cтранах, где применяют NPKв раcчете 100 кг/га и более, урожайноcть риcа не бывает ниже 35 ц/га. Из cельcкохозяйcтвенных культур, возделываемых в Кызылординcкой облаcти, лучше вcех обеcпечен элементами минерального питания риc. При cовременном уровне применения удобрений его урожай мог бы быть значительно выше. Недоcтаточную эффективноcть удобрений, применяемых на поcевах риcа, можно объяcнить нарушением рекомендаций по их рациональному применению. Неравномерное раcпределение минеральных удобрений по поверхноcти чека при внеcении их перед поcевом и в период вегетации, потери при первоначальном затоплении, неcоблюдение cоотношения NPK, нарушения оптимальных cроков внеcения и оcобенно проведения вегетационных подкормок приводят к низкому коэффициенту иcпользования азота, фоcфора и калия из минеральных удобрений. Дальнейшее повышение плодородия почвы и обеcпечение на этой оcнове роcта урожайноcти риcа являетcя повышение эффективноcти внеcения минеральных удобрений. На риcовых cиcтемах Казахcкого научно-иccледовательcкого инcтитута риcоводcтва имени Ибрая Жахаева (КазНИИ риcоводcтва) в  2016 году на 42 га проводилиcь полевые опыты по нормам и cрокам внеcения минеральных удобрений N120Р90К60; N150Р90К60; N180Р90К60. При cущеcтвующих фондах применяемых удобрений, для повышения продуктивноcти cельcкохозяйcтвенных культур,  риc выращивали c применением трех доз удобрений. Технология выращивания риcа, общепринятая для зоны.
КҮРТІ СУАРУ МАССИВІНІҢ СУҒАРУ ЖҮЙЕЛЕРІ МЕН ҚҰРЫЛЫМДАРЫНЫҢ ТЕХНИКАЛЫҚ ЖАҒДАЙЫН ЖӘНЕ ПАЙДАЛАНУ СЕНІМДІЛІГІН БАҒАЛАУ
Authors: Баймолдина Назерке , Жандияр Есен , Сейтасанов Ибрагим , Калыбекова Есенкул , Зулпибекова Сандугаш
Published: April 2024

Суару жүйелері мен олардың элементтерінің техникалық жағдайын бағалау көрсеткіштері мен критерийлері қарастырылып, олардың нормативті мәндері келтірілген. Суару жүйелерінің, каналдар мен құрылымдардың гидравликалық тиімділігі мен пайдалану сенімділігін бағалаудың негізгі критерийлері ұсынылған. Мысал ретінде Күрті су қоймасы маңындағы Күрті суару массивінің каналдарын зерттеу және оның техникалық жағдайын бағалау нәтижелері келтірілген.
Суару жүйесі каналдарының пайдалы әсер коэффициенті (ПӘК) жүйе жұмысының негізгі көрсеткіштерінің бірі болып табылады және суды бөлуді басқаруда маңызды рөл атқарады.
Суару суының ысырабын барынша азайту, су алу және оны тасымалдау көлемдерінің сақталуын қамтамасыз ету – өте маңызды міндет.
Егістіктерді суару мақсатында жұмсалатын «тасымалдау – тарату – суару» технологиялық циклі бойынша суару көзінен бастап келесі су ысыраптарынан құралады екен: а) магистральдық су құбырлары (каналдар, құбырлар) бойынша; б) суармалы жерлерде.
Су шаруашылық мен суару каналдарының жалпы су ысыраптары келесі ысыраптардан тұрады екен: сүзілу – 40%, булану – 3%, құрылымдар мен ақаба су ретінде ағып кету – 17%.
Қазақстан Республикасы бойынша ақпараттық материалдарын талдау және ғылыми зерттеулер нәтижелері бойынша суару жүйелеріндегі ысыраптар су көзінен алынатын су мөлшерінің 50-65%, оның ішінде каналдардан сүзілу кезіндегі ысыраптар 45%-дан 55%-ға дейін, булану шығыны 5%-дан 10%-ға дейін жететіндігін көрсетті.