bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Stability Analysis of Gravity Dam using MATLAB Programming
Authors: - SHAIKH MOHAMADAMEAR SAMEER
Published: July 2024

Gravity dams are critical structures in civil engineering, designed to withstand the immense forces exerted by water pressure and gravity. Ensuring their stability is paramount to prevent catastrophic failures that could result in significant economic and environmental consequences. This study presents a comprehensive stability analysis of a gravity dam using MATLAB programming.
The analysis focuses on evaluating the structural integrity and safety factors of the dam under various loading conditions, including hydrostatic pressure and seismic forces. MATLAB's computational capabilities are utilized to perform rigorous numerical simulations, incorporating finite element analysis (FEA) and stability criteria assessments.
Key aspects of the stability analysis include the determination of critical failure modes such as sliding, overturning, and base pressure distribution. Through MATLAB programming, the study explores different dam geometries and material properties to assess their influence on overall stability.
Furthermore, sensitivity analyses are conducted to investigate the impact of uncertainties in input parameters on the dam's stability margins. This provides insights into potential weak points and allows for optimization of design parameters to enhance dam safety.
The findings contribute to the field of dam engineering by demonstrating the efficacy of MATLAB as a tool for advanced stability analysis. The methodology presented can aid engineers in making informed decisions during the design, evaluation, and retrofitting of gravity dams, ultimately ensuring their resilience against natural and operational challenges.
Factors Affecting the Performance of Fisheries Extension Workers in Improving the Class of Fish Farming Groups in East Java
Authors: - Luh Putu Yulni Darmiasih , - Agnes Puspitasari Sudarmo , - Abdul Kohar Mudzakir
Published: July 2024

This study aims to comprehensively examine the factors influencing the performance of Fisheries Extension Workers in improving the classification of fish cultivator groups in East Java. Conducted at BPPP Banyuwangi, chosen for its comprehensive and accurate data, the study spanned two months from December 2022 to January 2023. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the profile of 15 respondents and the distribution of questionnaire answers. Inferential analysis utilized multiple linear regression to test the influence of independent variables (mastery of material, quality of material, method of delivering material, and volume of counseling) on the dependent variable (performance of Fisheries Extension Workers). The analysis revealed that media and extension materials significantly impact instructors' performance. Improved media and materials make it easier for fish farmers to understand and apply the knowledge provided. Of the four factors analyzed—number and quality of human resources, availability of extension facilities and infrastructure, work procedures, and media and extension materials—only the latter showed a very significant correlation with instructor performance. The findings highlight that the better the media and extension materials, the more effectively instructors can perform their duties and enhance fish farmers' knowledge. This study provides insights into existing constraints and opportunities, offering recommendations for more effective and sustainable strategies to improve the performance of Fisheries Extension Workers.
APPLICATION OF Z NUMBERS IN DECISION MAKING METHODS
Authors: Gunay Huseynzada Gunay Huseynzada
Published: July 2024

In today's complex and data-driven world, decision making is increasingly reliant on in-formation and its effective interpretation. This paper delves into the realm of Z infor-mation-based decision making models, a contemporary approach that integrates cutting-edge techniques from data science, artificial intelligence, and decision theory. The Z in-formation-based models go beyond standard techniques by leveraging modern algo-rithms to interpret massive amounts of structured and unstructured data, resulting in bet-ter informed and optimal decision-making processes. This study covers the theoretical ba-sis of Z information-based decision making models, investigates their practical applica-tions in sectors such as banking, healthcare, marketing education, economy, supply and demand factors, and considers the field's challenges and future possibilities. This paper attempts to provide significant insights into the changing environment of decision making in the age of big data and advanced analytics by conducting a thorough review and syn-thesis of previous material. The Z-number theory is used to describe real-world imperfec-tion and allows us to assess the trustworthiness of information, particularly in economics, forecasting, and decision-making. We devised researched approaches for identifying Z-valued feasible solutions. Prof. L. Zadeh proposed operations for computing with Z-numbers that allows analyse the optimal solutions with Z-numbers. A Z-number is an or-dered pair of fuzzy numbers, and we cannot use typical methods to determine the optimal solution to the different problems.
Keywords: decision making models, Z number, Z information, fuzzy numbers, infor-mation reliability.
VIRTUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL IN UNITY ENVIRONMENT WITH ML AGENTS
Authors: Rahim Mammadzada, Rufat Mammadzada Rahim Mammadzada, Rufat Mammadzada
Published: July 2024

In this paper, an innovative approach to controlling temperature was made. Using Unity as our chosen platform, we crafted a virtual environment, that replicates the real-world temperature change dynamics. For this, a virtual environment mimics an enclosed area with a virtual heat source. Additionally, this environment’s area and air density were also taken into consideration. Then, a virtual sensor and cooler were added for detecting and adjusting the environment temperature. Finally, the ML agent package was integrated for controlling temperature with RL. This integration consisted of adding a script that inherits from the agent class and has environment, sensor, and cooler as variables. In each epi-sode, there was a time duration in which both environment's temperature change was calculated and the reward was set to be given only when the environment's temperature was at a certain range. The empirical findings show the efficiency of our approach, show-casing the system's ability to adapt and optimize temperature regulation parameters over successive iterations. By successfully integrating Unity and ML agents, our study under-scores the transformative potential of harnessing virtual environments and machine learning for advancing temperature control technologies.
Keywords: unity, ml agents, temperature control, virtual environment, reinforcement learning.
Comprehensibility of conventional and nonconventional expressions in second language French speech
Authors: Bejarano Javier
Published: July 2024

This study investigates the effect of conventional and nonconventional expressions on listener comprehensibility. A forty-item comprehensibility test, including conventional expressions, interlanguage attempts, sociopragmatic deviances and alternative grammar constructions produced by French L2 (second language) speakers (N=27) was created. Pronunciation effects were controlled by having a single speaker read aloud the items. Using a 100-point sliding scale, comprehensibility was rated by Quebec French L1 (first language) speakers (N=34). Results showed a significant effect of the four variables on the raters’ scores and a significant difference between them. Conventional expressions were judged the most comprehensible while some alternative grammar constructions seemed not to impose comprehensibility issues. Attempted conventional expressions sharing pragmalinguistics or sociopragmatic resources with the target conventional expression were judged more comprehensible. These findings suggest that comprehensibility can be sensitive to what is familiar and expected by the listener.
A School-Based Professional Learning Community Improving Equity and Inclusion for At-Risk Readers in French Immersion
Authors: Raymond Krystina , George Robert , Cadez Ron , Follows Michelle , Neveux Nicole , Hipfner-Boucher Kathleen , Genesee Fred , Chen Xi
Published: July 2024

This longitudinal, mixed-methods study reports on the development and implementation of an early phonological awareness screening and intervention program for struggling emergent readers in a French immersion school in Manitoba. The program was created by a professional learning community made up of the school administrator, teachers, and clinical support staff. This paper describes the process of developing the phonological awareness program and the intervention itself. Forty-two children participated in the phonological awareness intervention that lasted 10 weeks. The intervention was given in English in kindergarten. Significant gains were found in the phonological awareness skills of the children who participated in the intervention. Results also indicated that children’s phonological awareness skills in English predicted their French reading levels in Grade 1. In addition, we provide insight into the roles played by key members of the school’s PLC through qualitative analysis of a series of semi-structured interviews. The work of the school’s professional learning community offers a model that may be implemented by other school teams to promote equity and accessibility for all learners in FI programs.
Developing and validating a post-admission screening-diagnostic assessment procedure to offer language support in diploma programs
Authors: Devos Nathan James , Nizonkiza Deo , Lynch Sarah
Published: July 2024

As post-secondary institutions assume more responsibility for the language abilities of their graduates, more attention is being paid to post-admission language support to enhance student success. Previous research has indicated that a post-admission language diagnostic assessment procedure, when coupled with language support services, can be an effective model in helping students meet language expectations in post-secondary settings. This paper outlines the development and validation of a screening-diagnostic assessment procedure to recommend students to language support services in diploma programs. Our key findings suggest that testing vocabulary can be an effective measure for screening language abilities and that students who receive a recommendation through the procedure and subsequently attend language support classes have higher communication grades than those who do not attend. These results offer validity evidence for the use of this procedure while ongoing research is being conducted to continue to validate its testing measures.
“Languages are not the barriers”: Learning together through multilingual cross-curricular poetry writing in the ESL classroom
Authors: Kalthoum Eyad
Published: July 2024

The evolving linguistic landscape in 21st century classrooms necessitates a re-evaluation of pedagogical approaches, exploring the potential of multilingual writing techniques within TESOL settings. This article draws on my self-study as a TESOL educator navigating contexts and shifting from an English-only approach in the classroom to an openness of language(s) approach (Ortega, 2019). Following Hamilton’s (2018) case study approach, I investigate the feasibility of implementing a multilingual pedagogy in an international school in Toronto and explore its influence on students, teachers, and the learning process across the domains of (CMLA) (Prasad & Lory, 2020). For this paper, I focus on data that highlight and reflect the impact of multilingual pedagogy on students, teachers, and the teaching/learning process. I performed a qualitative thematic analysis and found that multilingual pedagogies benefited students on many levels. I conclude with a personal reflection on both the affordances and challenges of implementing multilingual pedagogies.
Effect of Two Years of Conservation Agricultural Practices on Weed Seed Banks Evaluated Using Three Techniques
Authors: Anyoni Otim Godfrey , Ocan David , Kumakech Alfred , Tumwebaze Susan , Obia Alfred
Published: July 2024

Understanding the soil seed bank is very important when developing integrated weed management technologies and detecting the influence of crop management practices on weeds. In conventional weed control, farmers tend to focus on the above-ground, yet the above-ground vegetation is related to the below-ground soil seed bank. Several soil seed bank estimation methods have been used to estimate the soil seed bank, but varying results have been obtained under different field management practices and soil depths. In this study, we compared three methods for estimating the soil seed bank: seedling emergence method and two direct seed extraction methods (floatation and cloth bag) for determining weed seed density and diversity from different soil depths under conservation farming practices. The three methods had significant differences in estimating weed densities from the soil seed bank (p<0.001). The greenhouse seedling emergence method had a mean number of 5.06, cloth bag had 4.07 while floatation method had the lowest number of 3.38 per 300g of soil. The mean highest weed density was obtained from soil depth of 0-15 cm (5 weeds/300g vs 1.6 weeds/300g of soil from 15-30 cm depth). For soil seed bank diversity, cloth bag method had the highest mean value followed by greenhouse emergence and lastly floatation method with Simpsons diversity index of 2.72, 1.79 and 1.31, respectively. Shannon Weiner diversity index followed the same pattern for the three methods. The methods had different sensitivity to density and diversity and therefore greenhouse emergence method should always be combined with cloth bag method. The greenhouse emergency method detected a total of 26 weed species, cloth bag detected 22 weed species and Floatation method detected 18 weed species. Despite, the greenhouse emergence method detecting more species than the cloth bag at 26 and 22 weed species, respectively, it had a lower Simpson’s diversity index than the cloth bag method due to lower species evenness. Sampling of the entire soil plough layer of 0-30 cm depth for disturbed agricultural soils may produce the best results. Seasons significantly influenced soil seed bank diversity and not soil seed bank density where second season (B) significantly increased soil seed bank diversity. Soil cover practice through intercropping maize with soybean significantly reduced soil seed bank density and not diversity in both minimum and conventional tilled plots. This positive influence on weed density and diversity is a good indicator for integration into a weed management program
THE ORIGIN AND FORMATION OF THE DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT IN THE USSR
Authors: Avetisyan V.R. ,   Samara State University of Social Sciences and Education
Published: July 2024

With the development of electronic technologies in the second half of the 20th century, it became obvious that the formation of a digital educational environment would become one of the key directions in the development of domestic education. Since the 1950s, electronic computers have gradually been introduced into the Soviet education system, programming courses have been developed, and computer science textbooks have been published. The article presents an attempt to characterize the experience gained in pedagogical practice in implementing the digital environment in a secondary school. A brief historiography on the stated issues is given. Some facts illustrating the attitude of the Soviet society to the introduction of new technologies in the educational process are given. It is argued that throughout the history of the USSR, it is in the issue of digitalization and informatization of school education as a whole that it will lag behind Western European ones. The article is a kind of continuation of the study “Domestic experience in the formation of a digital educational environment in 1980-1990” published in 2023, which examined only the last decade of the existence of the USSR. This work expands the chronological framework and expands on previously mentioned events regarding the formation of the digital educational environment in the USSR in the 1960s - 1980s.The presented materials may be of interest to historians, teachers, as well as those whose activities are related to the study of the history of computer science at school.
METHODOLOGY FOR DETECTING ADOLESCENT DEVIATIONS IN POLISOCIAL REALITY: PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF FUTURE TEACHERS
Authors: Dvoinikova E.Yu. ,   Samara State Technical University
Published: July 2024

The problems of professional training of students of pedagogical specialties of universities are analyzed in the recognition by future specialists of a wide range of deviations of children and adolescents caused by modern conditions of the surrounding reality in which the formation of personality, basic attitudes, and value orientations occurs. Based on observational experience, the specifics of the relationship between personality components, which are determinants of behavioral reactions, are described. The features of the developmental conditions of children and adolescents that shape their personal identity have been identified. The concepts of quasi-identity and multisystem environment are introduced and analyzed. Data on the types of deviations and their characteristics are provided. The influence of digital accessibility on the development of deviant attitudes is considered. The main problems of modern life that contribute to the formation of deviant reactions are listed: digital homelessness of children and adolescents; multitasking of polysystem (digital and natural) of environment; blurred boundaries for assessing all phenomena and events in the context of moral principles; the problem of personal identity formation. An explanation is given for the motive for the development of deviations – deviant behavior, if it is not determined by the pathology of the development of a person’s nervous system or the characteristics of his upbringing, is a reaction to excess emotional stress, when the coping potential of resilience is exhausted. It is shown that students of pedagogical specialties of universities need to be able to recognize and take these points into account in the educational process to prevent the implementation of deviations. It is concluded that it is necessary to teach students the basics of differentiated diagnostics of deviations of children and adolescents, for their correction and prevention of destructive behavior.
DIGITAL RESOURCES IN THE FORMATION OF NATURAL SCIENCE LITERACY OF STUDENTS
Authors: Makarova E.A. ,   Samara State University of Social Sciences and Education, Yaitsky A.S.
Published: July 2024

In the modern world, technology and digital innovations are rapidly developing, causing profound transformations in society. The key to successful adaptation to a rapidly changing world lies in the development of students' ability to selforganize and develop the ability to work with information from various fields of knowledge, in the formation of critical thinking. Therefore, the development of functional literacy and the ability to use modern digital resources by students is a key issue. The formation of natural science literacy (EG) as part of functional literacy consists in the formation of the following core competencies: «the ability to scientifically explain phenomena; the ability to evaluate and plan scientific research; the ability to scientifically interpret evidence and data». The purpose of this work is to analyze the experience of teachers using modern digital resources for the development of their students and to study the readiness of students of a pedagogical university to use digital resources to carry out this type of pedagogical activity. The authors of the article conducted a survey and analyzed the experience of using digital resources in the development of students' EG. This allowed us to conclude that among the digital resources contributing to the development of students' EG, the most effective are the methodological materials of the Federal Institute of Pedagogical Measurements, the publishing house «Prosveshchenie», the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation and the resource «Rossijskaya elektronnaya shkola». Teachers should also pay attention to such digital resources as «Internet-urok», «Videouroki», «YaKlass» and «Global Lab».
ORGANIZATION OF INTERACTION IN THE DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT WHEN TRAINING STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
Authors: Muller O.Yu. ,   Surgut State University, Rotova N.A. ,   Surgut State Pedagogical University
Published: July 2024

The modern educational process at a university is implemented both in offline and online formats, and the ability to interact in a digital educational environment is one of the keys for a modern teacher and student. The article examines the organization of interaction between participants in the educational process, including students with special educational needs (SEN), taking into account the features of the digital educational environment. The purpose of the study is to theoretically substantiate the use of self-presentation technology as a tool for organizing the interaction of students with special educational needs in the digital educational environment. In the course of the analysis of scientific and methodological literature, the substantive essence of self-presentation as a communicative act with the help of which interaction is built, its structural components and their substantive characteristics are highlighted. The methodological basis of the study is the system-activity approach as the basis of the modern educational process, survey as an empirical research method. The use of a technological approach is due to its ability to present a descriptive and constructive diagram of the organized interaction process during self-presentation. Research results. The theoretical significance of the article is that, based on the content of selfpresentation in order to organize the interaction of students with OEP in the digital educational environment, difficulties in the process of working on self-presentation are highlighted; and taking into account the conditions for organizing successful verbal communication and determining the characteristic features of the role of the author and listener, a meaningful description of the components of self-presentation is presented. The practical significance of the article is characterized by the fact that the predictive function of the technological approach is revealed - a justified application of self-presentation technology is presented for solving problems of organizing interaction in a digital educational environment when teaching students with special educational needs. The research materials will be useful for university teachers.
PROCESSAL-ALGORITHMIC MODEL OF FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCIES IN RAILWAY TECHNICAL STUDENTS
Authors: Fedorova M.V. ,   Samara State Transport University, Ovchinnikova L.P. , Mikhel’kevich V.N. ,   2Samara State Technical University
Published: July 2024

While developing the process-algorithm model of building future track foremen’s professional interpersonal communicative competencies (PICC) the authors show that modeling is an effective tool for studying pedagogical processes, systems, and technologies. The article considers the definitions of concepts “modeling”, and “model” given by renown scientists in the field of methodology of psychological and pedagogical systems. Structurally, the suggested process-algorithm model of building railway students’ professional interpersonal communicative competencies contains ten functional units. The methodological core of the formation process is the competent and modular technology, which is conventionally divided into three local technologies. In order to increase the effectiveness of competency building, local technologies are implemented in the form of training modules (1, 2, 3), each of these training modules has its own purpose and content. Of particular interest is unit 5, which presents the methodology for organizing and conducting summative and formative assessments. Comparison of real and pre-determined levels of building competencies is reflected in unit 7. The positive results are reflected in block 8, and the negative results in block 9 and block 10. For the first time, the whole holistic process of building PICC is presented as a graphical model, where for each individual operation the specific content of functional units as well as their interrelationship are found, which ensures high performance of PICC building
LITERARY REGIONAL STUDIES: TEACHING CREATIVITY A.N. TOLSTOY AT SCHOOL
Authors: Andreeva L.A. ,   Samara State University of Social Sciences and Education
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the study of literary local lore for the work of future teachers of literature in extracurricular activities among students of secondary classes of educational institutions. The paper examines the stages of development of school literary local lore and proposes the concept of including local lore in literary education using a spatial approach to artistic works. The analysis of literature textbooks for the inclusion of local history texts was carried out, the content of the work on the study of works of art in the regional aspect was determined. Using the example of the story "Nikita's Childhood", the methods of studying the material are considered. Methodological recommendations for the study of literary local lore at school and methods of work in the classroom are presented. The study found supporting literature that helps to study the material in depth and consider it from different points of view. Excerpts of classes are presented to help traitors navigate the forms of classes aimed at studying materials with the writer's estate texts. In general, the study shows that further methodological improvement of the process of studying the personality and creativity of A.N.Tolstoy at school is possible with the use of traditions and new forms of organizing students' reading activities, as well as with increasing the philological competence of a teacher of literature.
KONTRIBUSI SOSIAL: Membangun Semangat demi Mewujudkan Impian Anak-Anak di Panti Asuhan Attafakur melalui Sosialisasi
Authors: Gustina Rina , Heriyanti Lesti
Published: July 2024

Social contribution is one of the Independent Student Exchange programs in the Nusantara module course which is carried out at the end of the Nusantara module activities. This Social Contribution Contribution was carried out at the Attafakur Orphanage which aims to build the spirit of the orphanage children in making their dreams and aspirations come true.  In the implementation method there are three stages, namely opening, implementation and closing. It is hoped that the results of implementing this social contribution activity will provide enthusiasm to realize their respective dreams.
جهود محدثي نيسابور في نقد الحديث في القرن الثالث،و الرابع الهجري‏
Authors: Ulllah Hameed
Published: July 2024

Abstract:
This research aims to shed light on the Hadith criticism of the Hadith scholars of Nishapur in the third and fourth centuries of the Hijra, and the scientific movement that the Nishapur region witnessed during the first three centuries of the Hijra. So, this research reviewed the introduction of Nishapur and its location, ancient and modern, and highlighted the biographies of the Companions who entered Nishapur, as they were the first nucleus for the spread of the Noble Hadith there, then the biographies of the Nishaburian memorizers of the Holly Qur'an, and their efforts in criticizing the Noble Hadith and their methodology, and that the scholars of Nishapur had great interest in the Sharia sciences in general, and in the Noble Hadith, its sciences and its criticism in particular..
Keywords: Criticism, Scientific movement, Sharia sciences, Nishapur.
Kurumsal Sosyal Sorumluluk Stratejik Bir Halkla İlişkiler Uygulama Alanı
Authors: Ustakara Fuat
Published: July 2024

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Implications of Agency on English Commercial Law: An Analysis from the Legal Perspective
Authors: Iqbal A. S. M. Tariq
Published: July 2024

Agency in Commercial Law holds substantial position where commercial transactions are conducted. It is an intricate legal area and disputes frequently arise. There are legal formalities that need to be complied with in setting up an agency. A clear agency agreement can help both parties understand their rights and responsibilities and avoid unnecessary conflict and potential expense. Delving into the intricacies of Agency Law grants valuable insights into the UK's legal system. This paper will explore the major aspects of agency, its magnitude, and the agency relationship configuration. It will also analyze the commercial agency agreements and their underlying principles. Finally, it will expose the basic apparatus and procedure to navigate the complexities of agency and cope with its challenges in the legal framework of English Commercial Law.
Protection Criteria for Domain Names: A Comparative Analysis TRIPS Agreement and Supreme Court Decision
Authors: Alfaouri Mohammad A. , Wahdani Fahed , Al-Rawahna Abeer H.
Published: July 2024

The TRIPS agreement has been created as the main tool to protect trademarks as part of intellectual property, while the domain names phenomenon appeared for the first time, and its character was not crystal-clear in four decades, and as a fact the TRIPS agreement has nothing to do with domain names protection. This article tries to prove that domain names can enjoy the TRIPS agreement by fitting the trip agreement criteria given to protect the trademark if the domain names fit the same criteria. Furthermore, if domain names could be characterized as a kind of trademark, then we can approve that TRIPS agreements correlate with this new phenomenon. On top of that, the authors depend on the latest court decision that supports the hypothesis of this article that domain names can be adopted as trademarks and can serve as digital trademarks in cyberspace. The TRIPS agreement was established many years ago before the domain names phenomenon invaded the cyberspace community; then, domain names were expected to have nothing to do with the TRIPS agreement’s protection.The domain names can be protected under the “TRIPS agreement “criteria, and thus, assume that domain names can be a kind of trademark. And because domain names work only in cyberspace, the authors suggest that domain names can be adopted as digital trademarks and can enjoy more protection under TRIPS agreements and traditional trademark law. The authors use an analytical approach to examine the TRIPS agreement criteria and find a correlation to domain name protection under the “TRIPS agreement “. Furthermore, the comparison approach will take place to see whether the domain names can meet the TRIPS agreement criteria to fit this protection.
Independent Regulatory Agencies in Albania Between Autonomy and Political Influence
Authors: Abdurrahmani Bledar
Published: July 2024

After the fall of the communist regime, one of the main objectives of the democratic state in Albania was creating a free market. Free market protection and consolidation necessitated the implementation of the appropriate mechanisms to regulate the efficient functioning of different economic and social sectors, to increase the efficiency of services, consumer protection, competition, etc. Albania in the first steps of democratic changes relied on the use of Independent Regulatory Agencies, as the right tool to respond to the new dynamics of economic and social development. Considering the experience of other countries this approach was the best solution because it relied on two crucial elements: the protection of the general interest and independence from politics and groups interest. The paper analyzes the general concept of public entities according to Albanian legislation. The study assesses the legal status, characteristics, and classification of public entities, focusing mainly on the role of IRAs, as one of the public entities in Albania. The paper affirms that the Albanian legal framework seems to embody elements that aim to guarantee the independence of the IRAs from politics and interest groups in various sectors. The question arises whether de jure independence is sufficient for de facto independence, especially for a country in a long transition like Albania. The paper supports the hypothesis that in Albania in the complex trade-off between IRA’s autonomy and political control, there is clear evidence of their political captivity. The main issue is finding a fair balance between the demand to increase an agency’s independence with components of political impact. The paper recommends avoiding political influence will increase the autonomy of the regulatory agencies.
A Comparative Study of the Academic Support of Single-Mother and Father Parenting Among Public Junior High School Pupils in Effutu Municipality
Authors: Ghanney Robert Andrews
Published: July 2024

The study investigated the academic support of single-mothers and fathers parenting among public junior high school pupils in Effutu Municipality within the context of Family Deficit Model and Six Typologies of parental involvement by Epstein (2001). The study adopted the cross-sectional descriptive survey design through the quantitative approach where a structured questionnaire was self-administered to collect data from 240 single-parent pupil respondents made up of 140 single mothers and 100 single fathers. With the aid of the version 22 of the Statistical Product for Service Solution, descriptive (frequency, percentage) and inferential statistics such as chi-square were used to analyse the data. The study findings revealed that the single mothers directly involved in the monitoring and supervision of pupils’ homework than the single fathers and largely relied on grandparents/others for support. Besides, the study disclosed that single mothers largely supported with provision of basic school amenities to pupils more than the single fathers. Again, the single mothers were found to be more actively engaged in parent association (PA) activities with support more than the single fathers. Based on the findings, the study recommended among others that school authorities and community leaders in Effutu Municipality should work together to organize seminars and workshops for parents to enable them know that their involvement and support in their children’s learning is vital to the academic work of their children.
Appraising the Blindspots and Creativity Effects in the Teaching of Essay Writing Among Students with Learning Disabilities
Authors: Adebanjo Adebimpe Olubunmi , Adediran Olusola Akintunde , Salako Adebayo Adeyinka
Published: July 2024

Effective teaching/learning of essay writing is very crucial to the achievement of educational objectives. This paper, therefore, discussed the aims of teaching essay writing in schools most importantly to students with learning disabilities, notably to develop critical thinking skills in the students; stages involved in essay writing was extensively discussed: pre-writing, writing, post-writing, to mention but a few. The paper also viewed creativity as a key to professional development in the 21st century. Different definitions of creativity as given by some scholars were highlighted and some important components of the concept as well as the features of a creative student were discussed. The paper further discussed some creative methods of teaching essay writing to students with learning disability, among which are potency of technology and bringing of samples to the classroom for students’ observation and learning.
The Importance of Financial Literacy in Financial Management in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
Authors: Dwyanti Dwyanti
Published: July 2024

This research examines the impact of financial literacy on the financial management of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by building upon previous studies. A robust level of financial literacy within MSMEs is crucial for enhancing the effectiveness of financial management practices. Literature review indicates that a heightened understanding of fundamental financial concepts empowers MSMEs to make informed financial decisions, contributing to their overall resilience and sustainability. A deeper comprehension of financial management aids MSMEs in identifying financial opportunities and mitigating risks when formulating long-term financial strategies. Collaborative efforts involving various stakeholders, such as government bodies, financial institutions, and non-government organizations, are essential to elevate financial literacy among MSME stakeholders. It is anticipated that this literacy enhancement will positively impact the welfare and sustainability of the MSME sector as a whole, fostering local economic growth.
Evaluasi Kontribusi Tenaga Kerja dan Perusahaan terhadap Laba Bersih BUMD: Studi Empiris di Sumatera Barat
Authors: Alima Shofia  , Ranti Mustika Putri  , Hadigufri Triha  , Beni Harma  , Prima Fithri
Published: July 2024

This study is motivated by the importance of understanding the factors influencing the net profit of Regional Owned Enterprises (BUMD) in West Sumatra Province, particularly in the context of the number of employees and the number of companies. The purpose of this research is to analyze the effect of the number of employees and the number of companies on the net profit of BUMD using multiple linear regression methods. The data used in this study were sourced from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) for the period from 2013 to 2022. The results of the analysis indicate that the regression model is overall significant with an R2 adjusted value of 0,537, meaning that 53,7% of the variation in net profit can be explained by the number of employees and the number of companies. However, the individual effects of the number of employees and the number of companies on net profit are not statistically significant at the 95% confidence level. The conclusion of this study is that the number of employees and the number of companies collectively influence the net profit of BUMD, although the impact of each variable is not strong enough individually.
Clinical and economic efficiency of surgical treatment of patients with chronic apical periodontitis
Authors: Горбунов В.Н. , Григорьянц Л.А. , Гор И.А. , Забаева М.Н. , Симонян Д.В.
Published: July 2024

Данная статья посвящена оценке клинической и экономической эффективности хирургического лечения хронического апикального периодонтита (K04.5). Обследовано 200 пациентов, мужчин и женщин в возрасте 18—65 лет. По способу лечения пациенты были разделены на 2 группы: I — эндодонтическая хирургия (ЭХ), II — удаление зуба с немедленной дентальной имплантацией с изготовлением временной коронки (НИсИВК). По итогам лечения сравнивали затраты пациента по времени и стоимости, количество осложнений, выживаемость зуба/дентального имплантата в течение 5 лет, индекс восстановления, состояние костной ткани, выраженность боли (по ВАШ). Эндодонтическая хирургия включает 14 услуг, а продолжительность лечения составляет 116 минут. Немедленная имплантация с изготовлением временной конструкции включает 21 услугу продолжительностью 322 минуты. Сопоставление количественных параметров указывает на существенный перевес технологии НИсИВК как в части временных затрат, так и по стоимостным параметрам. Четыре показателя сравнительной клинико-экономической эффективности (количество осложнений, оценка выживаемости и состояния костной ткани, оценка боли по ВАШ) демонстрируют бóльшие клинические эффекты при использовании технологии ЭХ.

This paper evaluates the clinical and cost-effectiveness of surgical management of chronic apical periodontitis (K04.5). . 200 patients, men and women aged 18—65 years were examined. According to the method of treatment, patients were divided into 2 groups: I — endodontic surgery, II — tooth removal with immediate dental implantation with the manufacture of a temporary crown. Based on the results of treatment, the patient’s costs were compared by time and cost, the number of complications, the survival of the tooth/dental implant for 5 years, the recovery index, the state of bone tissue, and the severity of pain (VAS). . Endodontic surgery involves 14 services and the duration of treatment is 116 minutes. Immediate implantation with the manufacture of a temporary structure includes a 21 service lasting 322 minutes. . Comparison of quantitative parameters indicates a significant advantage of immediate dental implantation with fabrication of a temporary crown in terms of both time and cost parameters. Four indicators of comparative clinical and economic effectiveness (indicators of the number of complications, assessment of survival and bone tissue status, assessment of pain by VAS) demonstrate large clinical effects using endodontic surgery.
Objectification of remineralization therapy results using the quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) method
Authors: Акулович А.В. , Никифорова Г.Г. , Коростелев А.А. , Ялышев Р.К. , Матело С.К.
Published: July 2024

Объективизация оценки динамического статуса деминерализации эмали в процессе реминерализующей терапии — актуальная задача во многих клинических ситуациях. Представлены клинические случаи применения современной методики количественной светоиндуцированной флуоресценции (QLF) для численной оценки процессов реминерализации эмали у пациентов, проходящих курсовую реминерализующую терапию. По данным QLF, после 14-дневного курса реминерализующей терапии гелем R.O.C.S. Medical minerals средняя потеря минеральных компонентов эмали уменьшилась с 18 до 6,8%, максимальная потеря минеральных компонентов — с 32,1 до 8,8%, объем поражения — с 2988 до 47, площадь потери минеральных компонентов — с 166 до 7 пикс., область с бактериальной активностью — с 32 до 23%, максимальная бактериальная активность — с 65 до 0%, площадь бактериальной активности — с 413 до 72 пикс., область белого пятна с бактериальной активностью уменьшилась на 19—100% у разных зубов. Все выбранные значения по исследованию QLF показывали положительную динамику после курса реминерализующей терапии.

Objectification of the assessment of the dynamic status of enamel demineralization during remineralization therapy is an urgent task in many clinical situations. This article presents a modern quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) technique for the digital assessment of enamel remineralization processes. Clinical cases with the QLF technique in patients undergoing a course of remineralization therapy are presented. Indicators of enamel mineralization in the area of the studied teeth according to QLF after a 14-day course of remineralizing therapy R.O.C.S. Medical minerals were: ∆F average loss of mineral components of enamel — from 18.0 to 6.8%, maximum loss of mineral components (∆Fmax) — from 32.1 to 8.8%,lesion volume (∆Q) — from 2988 to 47, area area of loss of mineral components — from 166 to 7 px, area with bacterial activity (∆R) — from 32 to 23%, maximum bacterial activity (∆Rmax) — from 65 to 0%, area of bacterial activity — from 413 to 72px, the area of the white spot with bacterial activity, showed positive dynamics and a result of 19—100% in different teeth. . Thus, all selected values from the QLF study showed positive dynamics after a course of remineralizing therapy.
The use of gum retraction systems in orthopedic dentistry: a literature review
Authors: Джафарова Ф.Ш. , Гаджиева С.С. , Тобоев Г.В. , Кечерукова А.Ш. , Золоев А.Р. , Есиев Р.К. , Мрикаева О.М.
Published: July 2024

Этап ретракции десны является ключевым при протезировании, так как уступ, который является опорой для будущей коронковой части зубного протеза, должен быть отображен на оттиске качественно. Тем самым ретракция десны фактически позволяет визуализировать конечную линию препарирования и качественно воспроизвести границу будущей реставрации. Методы ретракции десен можно классифицировать как механические, химические или хирургические. В этой статье описаны различные методы ретракции десен, включающие непропитанные нити, лекарственные нити, безнитьевые методы, вяжущие кровоостанавливающие средства, десневую ретракционную пасту, сосудосуживающие агенты, лазеры, ротационное выскабливание, электрохирургию. Также обсуждены методы ретракции десен при протезировании дентальными имплантатами и получении цифрового оттиска.

Gingival retraction is a key step in prosthetics because the ledge, which supports the future crown part of the denture, must be reproduced on the impression in a high-quality manner. In this way, gingival retraction actually makes it possible to visualize the final preparation line and to reproduce the border of the future restoration qualitatively. Gingival retraction methods can be classified as mechanical, chemical or surgical. This article describes the various methods of gingival retraction, which include unimpregnated threads, medicated threads, threadless methods, astringent hemostatic agents, gingival retraction paste, vasoconstrictive agents, lasers, rotary scraping, and electrosurgery. Gingival retraction techniques for dental implant prosthetics and digital impressions are also discussed.
Appliance of digital technologies in diagnostics and prophylaxis of primary traumatic occlusion
Authors: Анисов Н.В. , Аболмасов Н.Н. , Адаева И.А. , Прыгунов К.А. , Куфтырев Д.А. , Бойкова Е.И. , Нестерова Ю.А. , Адаев Д.В.
Published: July 2024

В исследовании приняли участие 400 человек: они работали с инновационным мобильным приложением Dental Scope для доклинической диагностики признаков травматической окклюзии. Данные верифицировались в условиях стоматологического кабинета врачом-стоматологом. Оценивалась точность определения основных проявлений травматической окклюзии. Средняя точность определения признаков травматической окклюзии среди всех студентов составила 71%, в диапазоне от 53 до 97%. Наименее точно удавалось определить клиновидные дефекты и рецессии (60%), точнее всего удавалось определить наличие зубов с разрушенной коронковой частью (97%).

The study involved 400 people, who worked with Dental Scope mobile application for preclinical diagnosis traumatic occlusion. The data was verified with clinical examination. The accuracy of determining main signs of traumatic occlusion was assessed. Average accuracy in identifying signs of traumatic occlusion among all students was 71%, ranging from 53% to 97%. The presence of wedge-shaped defects and recessions was least accurately determined (60%). It was most accurately possible to determine the presence of teeth with a destroyed crown (97%).