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The Potential of AI and ML Algorithms in Driving Strategic Leadership in Healthcare
Authors: R Miller
Published: August 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms have transformed various industries, including healthcare. Healthcare organizations are now using AI and ML algorithms to drive strategic leadership and decision-making, as they provide insights that help organizations manage resources, improve patient outcomes, and increase efficiency. This research paper examines how AI and ML algorithms are used in healthcare to drive strategic leadership. The paper also explores the benefits and challenges associated with using these technologies in healthcare. The study found that AI and ML algorithms can help healthcare organizations make data-driven decisions, optimize resource allocation, and improve patient outcomes. However, there are still challenges related to data quality and privacy that must be addressed to ensure that AI and ML algorithms are used effectively in healthcare.
Bacteriological Study of Some Sachet Water Sold in Ogbomoso Metropolis and its Public Health Significance
Authors: OR Ojedapo
Published: August 2023

The introduction of sachet water to consumers was to provide safe, hygienic and affordable instant drinking water to the public. Although this is a laudable idea, current trends seem to suggest that sachet drinking water could be a route of transmission of diseases. The objective of this study was to check the bacteriological safety or otherwise of some sachet water packaged in Ogbomoso metropolis. Using a simple random procedure, fifteen brands of sachet water were bought from vendors at different locations. The samples were analyzed using multiple tubes methods and biochemical assays. Results were recorded as Most Probable Number (MPN) of coliform per 100ml of water. The bacteriological quality of the samples was assessed based on the World Health Organization (WHO) classification system for drinking water. Zero (0%) of the sample was Excellent, two (2) (13.3%) were Satisfactory, one (1) (6.7%) was Suspicious and twelve (12) (80%) were Unsatisfactory using the MPN values recorded. The samples were contaminated with faecal coliform. Escherichia coli was detected in some of the samples which could have caused diarrhea, cramps, nausea and other symptoms in the consumers. The level of contamination could be due to inadequate treatment of water samples by the producers, improper use of filters or post-production contamination. The findings suggest the need to enforce the laws that govern the operation of such production outfits as well as educating consumers on the need to purchase sachet water from manufacturers that have been licensed to produce water and whose product bears the stamp of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC). And producers should ensure proper purification of water and maintain hygienic environment for producing the sachet water.
Review on the Effect of Heat Stress on Poultry Production and Productivities
Authors: Bekele Getachew
Published: August 2023

Heat stress is a situation where too much heat is absorbed by a person, a plant or an animal and causes stress, illness or even death. Therefore, the objective of this review was to compile current knowledge and evidence from literature about the effects of heat stress in poultry production, and productivities. Heat stress is manifested by elevated body temperature, hot, dry skin, lack of sweating and neurological symptoms such as paralysis, headache, vertigo and unconsciousness. Poultry seems to be particularly sensitive to temperature-associated environmental challenges, especially heat stress. In the first days of their life poultry need hot climate (32-38°C), but the optimal temperature decreases rapidly with age by 2.5-3.0°C per week. Birds may use sand baths to dissipate the heat from the body, move to a shaded area or seek a micro-environment that avoids extremely high environmental temperature. Birds rose in an open-sided house at 37°C and humidity level of 50-60% showed signs of panting and wing lifting, elevation of body temperature, lower feed consumption, a higher feed conversion ratio, and lowered body weight gain. In females, heat stress can disrupt the normal status of reproductive hormones at the hypothalamus and ovary leading to reduced systemic levels and functions. Also in males, semen volume, sperm concentration, number of live sperm cells and motility decrease when subjected to heat stress. In egg production, heat stress has a significant harmful impact on body weight, and feed consumption of laying hens at peak production, egg weight, shell weight, shell thickness, and gravity. Both meat type and egg laying chickens respond negatively to high ambient temperatures. Heat stress reduces the relative weights of lymphoid organs like spleen, thymus and cloacae bursa.
Assessment of Food Hygienic and Vending Practices among Street Food Vendors in Buea and Kumba City Council (South-West Region Cameroon)
Authors: KG Kaptso
Published: August 2023

Street food vending is one of the major activities in the large informal food sector of most developing countries especially in urban centers. It has become an omnipresent activity especially influenced by urbanization and globalization. Street foods play an important role in meeting the food demands of urban duellers, especially the urban poor though their hygiene is very doubtful. While this development is positive in many ways, it also presents new public health challenges for the urban population. This work aimed to evaluate the basic characteristics of street food services and hygienic condition of the processing and distribution of street food. A cross sectional study approach was adopted focusing on some vending sectors in Buea and Kumba. Random samplings of 80 vendors were used and questionnaires were administered to vendors. The results showed that women dominate street food vending amongst all age groups. Most of street vendors have a low educational level and do not have any formal food safety training which contributed to the unsafe conditions under which the foods were prepared and vended. There were several poor personal hygienic practices amongst the vendors. Only 28.8 % always used aprons; 22.5 % always covered their hair and 18.8% always kept away from food preparation and vending when sick or having a wound. Street foods are good sources of diseases as the government pays in less attention to the sector. The study recommends the creation of food centers, regulation of vending activities by the government and development of training programs to enrich vendors on food safety and hygiene.
Sensory, Nutritional and Microbiological Characteristics of Fermented Finger Millet Beverage (Kunun-Tamba) Treated with Various Preservatives during Refrigerated Storage
Authors: OO Agarry
Published: August 2023

Six types of ‘kunun-tamba’ produced in this study using finger millet (Eleucine coracana L) were treated with (sodium benzoate, lime and lemon juice extracts singly or in combination) or without preservatives and evaluated for its microbiological (lactic acid bacteria-LAB), chemical and sensory quality characteristics throughout four weeks of refrigerated (4o C) storage. The molecular characteristics of the seven (7) LABs isolated showed that Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactococcus lactis, Leuconostoc masenteroides, L paeudo-mesenteroides and two (2) unidentified LABs were the predominant. The ‘kunun-tamba’ treated with 5ml lime+lemon showed a low LAB count (Log10 0.86-1.25cfu/ml), pH (3.90-4.08) and sensory attributes (taste: 6.7-6.9, appearance: 6.6-6.9, aroma: 6.1-6.8) evaluated throughout the study period (4 weeks) which differed (p<0.05) from those of the other products produced in this study. The results of this study shows that the use of the combinations of lime and lemon (5ml) natural preservatives gave a better shelf stable product than an artificial preservative (sodium benzoate) and therefore could be a suitable alternative meeting consumers aspiration for replacement of artificial preservatives with natural ones.
Occlusal Splint for the Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders
Authors: Fokam Stive Tamoh
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Occlusal splints are intraoral appliances used for the treatment of temporomandibular disorders. There is wide variety of occlusal splints according to their size, their form, the material they are made of, and their actions. Their efficacy varies from one type to another according to the initial diagnosis. However, the occlusal splints have an undoubtable favourable therapeutic effect in the management of temporomandibular disorders when used properly, unless this one is limited. Objectives: To provide an understanding of various aspects of splint therapy and update the practicians about their proper use. Materials and Methods: Reviews articles, systematic reviews, original research published in various electronic database such as Pubmed, Google scholar, and Cross reference were examined and the informations provided were analysed and resumed. Result and Conclusion: This review presents the occlusal splints in their different aspects such as their functions and how they work, their types, their uses, and the general considerations on how to ensure their proper design.
Correlation between Chronological Age and Cervical Vertebrae Morphology in Adolescents with Class I, II and III Malocclusions
Authors: Salari Soheil
Published: August 2023

Background: Predicting the best treatment time is an important factor for treating different malocclusions and growth modification treatments. The aim of this study is to compare the mean age of adolescent growth spurt and duration of pubertal growth peak in Class I, Class II and Class III patients according to Baccetti's cervical vertebral analysis. Material & Methods: In this retrospective cross-sectional study, 310 lateral cephalograms (198 girls and 112 boys) aged between 7 and 17 years were examined. The evaluation of skeletal maturation stage was performed by visual analysis of morphological features of the cervical vertebrae (C2, C3, and C4). The skeletal malocclusion was determined by Steiner analysis performed and calibrated independently by two orthodontists. The Kappa coefficient was done to calculate the intra and inter-observer error. Results: This study showed high correlation coefficient between chronological age and skeletal age with class I and II malocclusion, in girls were 0.78 and 0.74 and in boys 0.78 and 0.70 respectively. The results of the study showed a higher correlation coefficient in class III malocclusion, both in girls and boys, (0.83 and 0.82, respectively). In girls the average duration of growth spurt was 1.5 years in class I patients, 0.9 years in class II and 3.5 years in class III patients. In boys the average duration of growth spurt was 1.4 years in class I patients, 1.1 years in class II and 2.9 years in class III patients. Pubertal growth peak occurs earlier in girls with class III malocclusion than in girls with class I and class II malocclusions. Conclusion: The results of this study showed a high correlation coefficient between chronological age and the stages of cervical vertebrae maturation in all three malocclusions. Therefore, it is possible to use CVM to measure skeletal maturity in all three malocclusions. Girls experience adolescent growth spurt 1.3 years earlier than boys on average. Girls with class III malocclusion experience the adolescent growth spurt earlier in comparison to other malocclusions, while class II boys mature later than the others.
Exploitation of Castor Genotypes for Enhanced Eri Silk Production and the Prospects for its Promotion among the Farming Community
Authors: Narayanamma V. Lakshmi , Ratnakar V. , Shiva B. , Vishwatej R. , Prasad M. Ram , Rajasri M.
Published: August 2023

The present study was conducted at the research farm of Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Palem, Telangana State, India during rabi (October–January) seasons of 2012–13 and 2013–14 to exploit the high yielding castor genotypes with respect to scientific ericulture and to know the prospects for its rate of adoption. Amid the eight genotypes of castor, highest 10th day larval weight of 0.645 g, 0.651 g and 0.639 and highest mature larval weight of 6.012 g, 5.982 and 5.948 g was recorded in the eri silkworm reared on PCH-111, PCH-222 and GCH-4 respectively. Enhancement in shell weight (0.981 g) was obtained in the eri silkworm fed on PCH-111 followed by GCH-4 (0.778 g). Significantly highest ERR was recorded in the eri silkworm reared on PCH-111 (92.7%) genotype and PCH-222 (92.23%) with no significant difference among them. The mortality rate of the eri silkworms reared on different castor genotypes ranged between 3.3%–12.08%. Significantly the highest survival rate of 96.15% was recorded in the eri silkworms reared on Haritha genotype followed by PCH-222 (94.06%). The study revealed that nearly 61.25% of the eri rearers exhibited medium level of extent of adoption, followed by 21.25% with low level of extent of adoption, while about 17.50% of the rearers exhibited high adoption respectively with respect to scientific method of ericulture practices. The perusal of the data revealed that out of nine dependent variables, six variables viz, age, educational qualification, size of land holding, family annual income, risk bearing of the rearers and knowledge gained through training were positively and significantly related with the extent of adoption.
Seasonal Occurrence of Greater Banded Hornet (Vespa tropica Linn.) in Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera Linn.) Colonies under Terai Agro-ecological Region of West Bengal
Authors: Singha Sibananda , Saha Samrat , Nath Riju , Kalla Pushpa , Laskar Nripendra , Pal Suprakash
Published: August 2023

The present study was conducted during September, 2018 to August, 2020 on the seasonal incidence of Vespa tropica Linn. on Apis mellifera Linn. under terai agro-ecological region of West Bengal, India. Ten numbers of A. mellifera colonies of similar strength was placed in the apiary unit of Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, West Bengal, India in which no pest management strategies were carried out. Incidence of V. tropica was recorded higher during July to October peaking in the month of July (251.50±22.17 visits day-1) with annual average success rate of 57.23%±1.16%. From December to March little or no incidence was recorded. Minimum abundance of hornets was recorded at 07:00–09:00 hours. After that incidence started increasing with maximum incidence recorded at 13:00–15:00 hours i.e., 43.52±11.97 visits to the bee colonies day-1 during this time gap. Both maximum and minimum temperature and relative humidity showed significantly positive correlation with the incidence of V. tropica. However, rainfall was found to be detrimental for their incidence as it showed negative and non-significant correlation with their incidence. As V. tropica has been considered as a major enemy of honey bees, so the results obtained from the study can be used for designing integrated pest management strategies against this pest that will allow the beekeepers to focus on that particular time period when this pest is more abundant.
Prevalence, Pathogenicity and Physiological Studies of Cercospora tageticola Ellis and Everhart Causing Leaf Spot in Marigold
Authors: Gupta S. , Chandel S.
Published: August 2023

A study was undertaken during first week of October to second week of October for two consecutive years i.e. 2017 and 2018 at Dr. YSP University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh (173 230), India.The objective of the investigation was to find out the prevalence of of Cercospora tageticola through morphological analysis, pathogenicity and physiological studies for developing future control strategies. Highest disease incidence and severity (62.4% and 70.4%) was recorded in Nauni while, least incidence was observed in Chhogtali (8.9% and 8.6%) of Sirmaur district. The disease exhibited characteristic symptoms, starting as circular to angular, dark reddish brown or purplish spots that turned almost brown black, the centre of which is often greyish in colour. On advancement, symptoms slowly develop from lower to upper leaves giving blighted appearance. Flowers displayed small but noticeable light to dark brown lesions as they grow, initially circular and later becoming unequal to irregular blotches. Morphological analysis of the test pathogen revealed hyaline, septate and branched mycelia (8.54-11.34 mm2) in older cultures. The pathogen produced geniculate conidiophores (3.5-6×50-300mm) with hyaline conidia (2.7-5×70-200 mm2). The identified pathogen was Cercospora tageticola. Koch’s postulates confirmed its pathogenicity on “Pusa Narangi Gainda” variety, with symptoms appearing 8 days after inoculation, indicating a 192-hour incubation period. Cultural and physiological factors such as Carrot decoction agar as the optimal medium, 25°C as the temperature and pH 5.5 for maximum radial growth and dry mycelial weight significantly influenced pathogen growth in vitro, with black to greyish mycelial growth displaying good sporulation.
Quality and Shelf Life of Spent Broiler Breeder Hen Chicken Koftas Incorporated with Vegetable Dried Powders during Refrigerated Storage
Authors: Sharada M. V. Sneha , Indumathi J. , Reddy G. V. Bhaskar , Shakila S. , Mouli A. Chandra
Published: August 2023

The present research was carried out in Department of Livestock Products Technology, College of Veterinary Science, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India during July–October, 2022. The objective of this study was to evaluate the shelf life of chicken koftas incorporated with vegetable dried powders each at 4% level under refrigeration (4±1°C) for a period of 20 days on physico-chemical, microbiological and organoleptic quality at an interval of 5 days. The quality parameters were significantly (p<0.05) affected due to incorporation of potato, raw banana and capsicum dried powders and also due to refrigeration storage. The results revealed that there was a significant (p<0.05) increase in the pH, TBARS, Tyrosine and Total plate counts as storage progressed. Psychrophilic and coliform counts were not detected in the control and treated koftas during entire storage period. Yeast and mould counts were not detected on 0th day of refrigerated (4±1ºC) storage in both control and treatments. The counts were detected on 5th day of storage in control and 10th day in treatments and thereafter the counts were increased significantly (p<0.05) in both control and treatments. Sensory evaluation revealed a decrease in the sensory scores with the advancement of storage period. Based on the results, it can be concluded that addition of vegetable dried powders would not only extends the shelf life by protecting the product longer against oxidative rancidity but also had higher acceptability than control and their use in meat products can enhance the shelf life up to 20 days under refrigerated storage without undesirable changes.
Prospects of Development of Emulsion Sausages from Mince of Indian Major Carps
Authors: Gore Sandeep , Balange Amjad , Markad Adinath , Relekar Shailendra , Belsare Sachin , Ghatge Swapnil , Telvekar Prashant , Joshi Sagar
Published: August 2023

The investigation was carried out during the year 2019 at Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, India for the development of fish sausages . The objective of the research was to study the characteristics of fish muscle of Indian major carps (Labeo catla, Labeo rohita, Cirrhinus mrigala) for development of fish products such as sausages.  The prepared sausages were heat processed at 40°C for 30 m followed by at 90°C for 20 m. Presence of sarcoplasmic proteins in the mince impaired quality of sausages made from Indian major carps. The highest gel strength (146.05 g.cm) and water holding capacity (89.68%) was obtained in sausages made from mince of mrigal fish. Higher hardness was observed in mrigal sausages which were in concomitant with the highest gel obtained in the present study. Higher cohesiveness was recorded for catla sausages whereas, higher adhesiveness was noticed in rohu sausages. Significant variation (p>0.05) in textural parameter were not observed among sausages made from mince of Indian major carps. Ingredients such as corn starch, sunflower oil used during preparation of sausages significantly affected colour properties of resultant sausages. Sausages made from mrigal fish were more white and lighter in colour than others. Among Indian major carps, sausages made from mince of mrigal fish showed better quality in terms of gel strength, hardness and were more yellowish in colour. Overall, freshness of fish greatly affected the quality characteristics of sausages made from mince of Indian major carps.
Enhancing Rabi Brinjal Productivity and Profitability Through Drip Irrigation and Fertigation
Authors: Neelima T. L. , Kumar K. Avil , Chaitanya K. , Devi M. Uma
Published: August 2023

A field experiment was conducted in red sandy loam soils at College Farm, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Telangana, India during the rabi seasons of 2018–19 and 2019–20. The objective of the experiment was to investigate the impact of drip irrigation regimes and fertigation levels on the yield and economic aspects of brinjal during rabi season. The treatments comprised of three levels of irrigation (I1: 0.8 Epan, I2: 1.0 Epan and I3: 1.2 Epan) as main plots and four fertigation levels [F60: 60%; F80: 80%; F100: 100% and F120: 120% of the recommended dose of N and K (150 kg N and 90 kg K2O ha-1)] as subplots, with each treatment replicated thrice.  The results indicated that scheduling drip irrigation at 1.0 Epan and fertigation with 100% RDNK resulted in highest fresh fruit yield (41.6 t ha-1), water productivity (0.50 t m-3), net returns (Rs. 1,88,017 ha-1) and benefit: cost (B:C) ratio (2.3) over rest of the treatments.  However, this treatment demonstrated comparable yields with that of 120% RDNK applied under the same irrigation regime (1.0 Epan) (41.9 t ha-1), as well as to treatments involving drip irrigation scheduled at 1.2 Epan with fertigation at either 100% (41.8 t ha-1) or 120% (41.9 t ha-1) RDNK. The yield improvement and water saving due to scheduling of drip irrigation at 1.0 Epan in combination with fertigation at 100% RDNK, was to the tune of 28% and 22%, respectively over I0.8F60 (0.8 Epan+60% RDNK) treatment.
Productivity and Quality of Aromatic Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Varieties under Varying Level of Vermicompost
Authors: Patra Partha Sarathi , Mondal Prithusayak , Sarkar Ashutosh , Choudhury Ashok
Published: August 2023

The present investigation was conducted during kharif seasons of 2018–19 and 2019–20 at the instructional farm of Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Pundibari, Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India to evaluate the performance of aromatic rice varieties under varying level of vermicompost. The experiment was arranged out in split plot design where three aromatic rice varieties Kataribhog, Geetanjali and CR S. Dhan-910 were allocated in main plots and five level of nutrient management fitted in sub plots namely NM1: 100% RDF (60:30:30 kg NPK ha-1), NM2: Vermicompost @ 2 t ha-1, NM3: Vermicompost @ 3 t ha-1, NM4: Vermicompost @ 4 t ha-1 and NM5: Vermicompost @ 5 t ha-1 and replicated thrice. Results revealed that among the variety Geetanjali was found superior in terms of yield attributes and gave 5.32 and 15.73% yield advantage respectively over CR Dhan-910 and Kataribhog.  Pooled data over the years revealed that variety Geetanjali recorded highest amount of carbohydrate (79.61%), starch (73.82%), amylose (24.19%) and lipid (2.63%) while highest protein (9.92%) was found in Kataribhog. Among the level of nutrient management 5 t ha-1 of vermicompost (NM5) ominously enhanced yield attributes, grain yield, grain quality as well as soil quality irrespective of variety and year of experimentation.  Highest net return to the tune of ` 99212.80 and ` 82441.75 ha-1 and B:C ratio of 2.20 and 1.79 was realized with variety Geetanjali through 100% recommended dose of fertilizer.
Boris Sadovsky – Traditionalist Thinker of the Silver Age
Authors: Darenskaya Vera
Published: August 2023

In the article the author examines the creative legacy of B.A. Sadovsky (1881–1952) as a traditionalist thinker. The author singles out four essential elements that make the legacy valuable and relevant for our time and for the future. They include, fi rstly, a personal ascetic path through repentance and churching, which brings Sadovsky closer to Gogol, Dostoevsky and K. Leontiev; secondly, a high artistic gift as a poet, critic and literary historian; thirdly, the creation of a valuable philosophy of culture and historiosophy, which brings him closer to European traditionalists – his contemporaries (R. Guenon et al.), although this philosophy, due to the conditions of his life, remained only in sketches and was not expanded into treatises, in its depth it is not inferior to them; fourthly, a vivid artistic embodiment of his philosophy in late poetry and prose, created in the “underground” and returned to modern culture as the most relevant and prophetic legacy. This philosophy ia based on the strictly evangelical view of culture and history, for which “from the height of Golgotha even Goethe is nought”.
L.N. Tolstoy and V.S. Solovyov as the Inspirers of the New Generation of Russian Liberals at the Turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries
Authors: Gayda Fyodor
Published: August 2023

Abstract. On the basis of the publications, correspondence and memoirs of Russian liberals at the turn of the 19th - 20th centuries, the author of the article examines the problem of the ideological infl uence of Leo Tolstoy and Vladimir Solovyov on the younger generation of politicians who played a decisive role in the transformation and overthrow of the “old order”. He comes to the conclusion that the idea of the possibility of creating a new world, so characteristic of the Silver Age, was also fully manifested in the political sphere. At that, the Russian forerunners of this perception were precisely L.N. Tolstoy and V.S. Solovyov. The young liberal politicians of the turn of the century countered the offi cial ideology with the ideas of panmoralism and individual rights, borrowed in the works of these two thinkers. Tolstoy’s teaching inspired primarily with the call to overthrow offi cial idols. V.S. Solovyov was interesting for them due to his idea of equal value and interconnection of an individual and society. Though Solovyov was not an ideologue of social liberalism, the infl uence of Solovyov’s thought on the liberation movement turned out to be very serious.
Blok – the Poet of Russian Counter-revolution
Authors: Mezhuev Boris
Published: August 2023

In the article the author examines the early creative works of A.A. Blok in the context of his political views which for a long time were clearly right-wing, conservative and even counter-revolutionary. The author quotes the opinions of many well-known Blok scholars who state that even in the years of 1905 – 1907 Blok was not ready to fully resign his ideals of autocracy and his reaction to the fi rst Russian revolution as really mixed. The author also claims that Blok’s poetic myth of the early years was based on the assumption that it was possible to revive the Petersburg empire, to inspire renewed force illuminating it with dawn light and waling it from hibernation. The author notes that the image of “dawn” in Blok’s poetry has much in common with the symbol of “returning ships”. On the basis of the analysis of a number of Bloc’s texts, the author comes to the conclusion that the “retuning ships” for Blok included also the Baltic squadron that sailed to the coast of Japan and perished in May of 1905 in the battle of Tsushima. This hypothesis lets the author to conclude that the poet, as well as many St. Petersburg intellectual class representatives, including Blok’s father-in-law D.I. Mendeleev, hoped that the empire could be revived by the turn to the East of those days, that the new reign would open for Russia the vast areas of Asia and revive the power of Peter’s state. The feeling of disaster that overcame St. Petersburg over the news of the squadron defeat at Tsushima was refl ected in Blok’s lyrical drama “King in the Square”, where the poet still chose the side of the dying myth of the autocracy in its opposition to the revolutionary masses.
The Romantic Ideal of Alexander Blok in his Late Years
Authors: Molodiakov Vassili
Published: August 2023

In the article the author attempts to give a concrete description of the positive spiritual, ethical, aesthetic and political ideal of Alexander Blok (1880–1921) in his late years, which he himself called “romanticism”. The author examines the evolution of that ideal on the basis of Blok’s three fundamentally important texts, directly related to each other: “Catilina. A Page from the History of the World Revolution” (1918), “The Collapse of Humanism” (1919) and “On Romanticism” (1919). The article reveals the particular features of Blok’s understanding of “romanticism”, in which the concepts of “heroism”, “struggle”, “individualism” and “artist” are of fundamental importance, and shows its principal difference from liberal and Bolshevik ideals. The evolution of Blok’s political views and his perception of reality in the post-revolutionary years need a more detailed and objective study.
Metropolitan Vladimir (Bogoyavlensky): Modern Perception of an Orthodox Saint
Authors: Makarkin Alexey
Published: August 2023

Metropolitan Vladimir (Bogoyavlensky) is one of the most famous Russian new martyrs of the twentieth century. The day of his death in 1918, by the decision of the Local Council of 1917-1918, became the day of prayerful commemoration of the new martyrs. There are two critical interpretations of Metropolitan Vladimir’s biography – «monarchical» and «clerical». They are united by their rejection of the February revolution and liberalism, but they disagree on the question of whether the church should obey the interests of the state or protect its own interests, which only partially coincide with those of the state. The «monarchical» interpretation proceeds from the fact that the church hierarchs (and fi rst of all, Metropolitan Vladimir, who headed the Synod in 1917), like most Russian elites, betrayed the monarchy and thereby contributed to the downfall of the Russian Empire. According to the «clerical» interpretation, the hierarchs, including Metropolitan Vladimir, can only be blamed for the fact that they could not convince the emperor and society of the need to reinstitute the church independence through the restoration of the patriarchate, which would increase the role of the church in the state and society and could have stopped the negative development of socio-political processes.
Philistinism as the Fate of Civilization? Russian Philosophy on the Essence of World Social Progress
Authors: Vakulinskaya, Аleksandra , Kudryavtsev Vladimir
Published: August 2023

Abstract. This article examines the views and assessments of Russian philosophers regarding the possibility of realizing the social ideals of progress, that appeared in the Age of Enlightenment, in the life of European peoples. As the starting point for the analysis the authors chose A.I. Herzen’s thesis about European philistinism and the prospects of “Sinicization” of Europe, frozen halfway in the attempt to achieve the goals once set for it. The authors compare the views of Russian thinkers on the ways to overcome philistinism as an inevitable stage of any economically developed society. They arrive at the conclusion that it is necessary to maintain balance between the development of spiritual (religious) and material cultures, which is disrupted in modern times. Special attention is paid to V.S. Solovyov’s analysis of Chinese civilization, as opposed to European. They emphasize that not every nationalism is inevitably doomed to philistinism, and also that the realization of universal human unity is impossible when Christianity is rejected.
G. Adamovich’s Literary Criticism as Meaning Creation
Authors: Darenskiy Vitaliy
Published: August 2023

In the article the author analyzes the creative manner of G. Adamovich in his reception of new literary works. Adamovich’s literary criticism can be defi ned as a specifi c genre of “literary conversation”. It has syncretic character, including elements of genres related to criticism, such as essays, memoirs, philosophical refl ection and proper conversations with the reader. When analyzing individual authors, works or topics, Adamovich avoids methodical reasoning and does not adhere to any defi nite theoretical doctrine. His “method” is a kind of existential “meeting” with the author he is considering, which is deliberately formulated not in direct and rigid characteristics, but in a “roundabout” way through personal impression and some detail of the artistic world.
The Former and the Forthcoming Apocalypse. Refl ection of Civilization Downfall in the Silver Age Fiction
Authors: Panchenko Alexey
Published: August 2023

The fi rst third of the twentieth century was the time of fundamental changes in Russian history, which many perceived as the death of civilization. At the same time, the presentiment of tragic events was typical for many cultural fi gures of the Silver Age. That is why the description of the doom of Atlantis became a widespread subject, which was present in the works of various genres, including fantasy. But if initially the interpretation of the myth of Atlantis was within the classical tradition, then gradually it began to be used as an allegorical description of the Russian Revolution, the Civil War and emigration. The general sense of impending anxiety was also refl ected in the works related to the prediction of the future, which was often seen as tragic. In a number of works the destruction of civilization was described through the destruction of the capital - either as the result of a natural cataclysm, or due to the actions of people, which was akin to the descriptions of the doom of Atlantis. Thus in the fi ction of the Silver Age the eschatological expectations characteristic of all society of this era were refl ected.
The Artistic Philosophy of K.G. Paustovsky
Authors: Darenskiy Vitaliy
Published: August 2023

The article examines the artistic philosophy of K.G. Paustovsky, that implies both a set of creative principles contained in the “Golden Rose” and other essays, and basic semantic structures of his prose. His general creative principle is defi ned as “artistic austerity”. The artistic philosophy of K.G. Paustovsky is based on the understanding of creativity as a special effort of personality formation. At the level of artistic form, this asceticism creates a classical style; and at the level of content, it is a symbol of overcoming death through love. At the level of human relationships model, creativity is the science of meeting, mercy and forgiveness. Death becomes the artistic symbol of the truth fulfi llment. Catharsis is achieved by the reader through communion with the primordial goodness of being, manifested through beauty and mercy in human relationships. The author examines the representative texts of K.G. Paustovsky, which demonstrate these principles at the level of the writer’s refl ections and key plots.
The Secret Meaning of the Long Poem “Pyrotechnic”: Poetic Autoexorcism of Georgy Shengeli
Authors: Molodiakov Vassili
Published: August 2023

The long poem by Georgy Shengeli “Pyrotechnic” (1931–1933), which is his most signifi cant poetical work of the fi rst half of the 1930s, has not yet been analyzed in the context of the author’s biography. Why did Shengeli turn specifi cally to the history of France at the end of the 19th century and made a “lone anarchist” (the author’s defi nition) committing a terrorist act against ordinary citizens the main positive hero? The author of the article suggests that the writing of this long poem became an act of autoexorcism for Shengeli – an attempt to sublimate personal experiences and gloomy thoughts caused by diffi cult conditions and circumstances of his life, and to give them the form of a literary work, outwardly devoid of connection with the reality surrounding it.
Metaphysics of Russian Autocracy in the Works of N. Chernyaev
Authors: Darenskiy Vitaliy
Published: August 2023

The article examines the metaphysical foundations of N.I. Chernyaev’s works, that make him a prominent representative of Russian philosophy of the Silver Age. The author shows that N.I. Chernyaev summarized the historical experience of the Russian state and Russian people in the form of several clear patterns that indicate the optimality of autocracy for Russia as the most effective and moral form of government based on the Christian worldview. His works contain very clear formulations that require updating in our time as the “key” to the understanding of the essence of Russian statehood.
Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich Serving Russia
Authors: Ipatov Alexey
Published: August 2023

The new edition of Perm historian D.M. Sofyin monograph, that has been substantially revised and supplemented in comparison with the fi rst edition, is devoted to the personality and multifaceted activities for the benefi t of the Fatherland of the extraordinary and contradictory fi gure of Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich. On the basis of the wide array of sources, many of which are being introduced into scientifi c circulation for the fi rst time, and available historiographic base, the author, while taking into account the comments of the reviewers, tries to present to the readers the updated text of the book about one of the most demonized representatives of the Romanov dynasty, who at the same time can be confi dently attributed to the adherents of conservative ideology, not in its theoretical, but rather practical dimension, for all his state activity was permeated with the idea of preserving and strengthening autocracy and following the established age-old traditions.
“Invited by the Mighty Powers to Watch the Spectacle in Awe”: a Political Portrait of Valery Bryusov
Authors: Molodiakov Vassili
Published: August 2023

The article gives a detailed outline of the evolution of political and geopolitical views of Valery Bryusov (1873–1924), one of the greatest fi gures of Russian Silver Age. An innovator and rebel in literature, Bryusov, despite his rejection of many political and social realities of Russian life, invariably remained a patriot having a clear understanding of Russia's national interests. Having received a professional education in history and keeping up with world politics from his very youth, Bryusov became one of the most “political” poets of his era infl uenced by his favorite poet Fyodor Tyutchev. The article examines Bryusov's activity as a political analyst and publicist, his attitude to the Russian-Japanese war of 1904–1905, the revolutionary turmoil of 1905–1907, the confl ict of European civilization with the non-European world, the First World War and the February Revolution in Russia. The author analyzes Bryusov's attitude to the Bolshevik coup and his relations with the new government. The author assumes that Bryusov's political works should be republished.
Development Physics Module Based on Project Based Learning Integrated with Local Wisdom on Rotational Dynamics and Equilibrium of a Rigid Body
Authors: Habibah Fitratul Hayana , Hidayati Hidayati , Afrizon Renol , Putra Amali , Sundari Putri Dwi
Published: August 2023

Teaching aids are a component of learning. Teaching aids are resources for both teachers and students. However, in reality, teachers who continue to employ the direct learning paradigm have limited access to educational resources and achieve poor student learning outcomes, for example, while teaching rotational dynamics and rigid body equilibrium. This study intends to assess the viability of a project-based physics module for senior high school class XI's rotational dynamics and equilibrium of a rigid body. This kind of research is known as design research. The research techniques used were self-evaluation assessment sheets, expert validation sheets. The product validation data analysis approach employs Aiken's V index. Research findings indicate that the rigid body project-based learning module on rotational dynamics and equilibrium has an astounding average module validation grade of 0.83 in the very good. The rotational dynamics and equilibrium of a rigid body material project-based learning combined with local knowledge module for physics may therefore be inferred to be appropriate for usage by instructors and students throughout the learning process
Preliminary Study on the Development of Global Warming E-Learning Material in Independent Curriculum
Authors: Femilia Mela , Asrizal Asrizal
Published: August 2023

Twenty first century education promotes the use of communication technology in learning. Electronic teaching materials are the application of communication technology in learning activities. However, the application of electronic teaching materials in the independent curriculum were still limited. The solution that can be done was to do a preliminary study. Preliminary study need to be carried out to analyze learning problems, students, learning objectives, and learning settings. This type of research is descriptive research. Data obtained using instruments in the form of interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. The data analysis technique used is descriptive statistical analysis. Based on data analysis, it can be stated that there are four results of this study. First, the problems experienced by teachers are designing content and variations in thinking skills in the sufficient category, enriching learning experiences using teaching materials in the sufficient category, adequacy and equitable evaluation of learning in the sufficient category. Second, the characteristics of students on global warming material are generally good. Third, the results of the analysis of learning objectives show competence in the appropriate category, content in the appropriate category, variations in the very appropriate category, and operational verb in the sufficient category. Fourth, the results of the analysis of learning settings are in the inappropriate category. Therefore, the results of this study can be used as a basis for developing electronic teaching materials according to the independent curriculum.
Application of Physics E-Learning Material Integrated Social-Scientific Issue Context to Improve Students’ Scientific Literacy Skills
Authors: Annisa Rhoudatul , Asrizal Asrizal , Werina Werina
Published: August 2023

Conceptual understanding and scientific literacy of science are important part for students. Through a good understanding of scientific concepts and literacy, it is easier for students to learn new material and solve the problems they face. The purpose of this research is to improve students' learning Literacy through E-teaching materials with the context of Social-Scientific Issue (SSI). The research method used is Classroom Action Research with the Kemmis and Mc Taggart action research model. The research was conducted at SMA N 3 Padang in March 2023. The research subjects were students of class X E 3 in the 2022/2023 academic year with a total of 35 students. Data collection techniques in this study were observation and tests. Data analysis techniques in quantitative and qualitative descriptive research. The results of classroom action research were carried out in 2 cycles with the stages of planning, implementing, observing and reflecting. The use of the e-learning material in the context of Social-Scientific Issue (SSI) can improve students' ability to understand concepts and scientific literacy skills on Renewable Energy material. Therefore, e-teaching material can be used by physics teachers to improve the students’ conceptual understanding and scientific literacy.
Effects of Inquiry Learning on Students' Science Process Skills and Critical Thinking: A Meta-Analysis
Authors: Syahgiah Laras , ZAN Aprina Maharani , Asrizal Asrizal
Published: August 2023

The skills of a student are needed to achieve success in learning and everyday life. However, their skills were still low. Solution to solve this problem is to apply an inquiry learning model during learning. This research aims to determine the effect of the inquiry learning model on students' science process skills and critical thinking which is reviewed based on the level of education, subject matter and type of inquiry learning model. This type of research is a meta-analysis. Meta-analysis is research conducted by summarizing research data, reviewing and analyzing research data from several pre-existing research results. The articles of this research consisted of 20 articles that already had an ISSN. The instruments used were category codes and effect size calculations. The steps of meta analysis are conducting a literature review, collecting data, researching and assessing articles, analyzing and interpreting articles and compiling report results. The data analysis technique in this study is to calculate the magnitude of the effect using the   formula (1981) based on the mean, standard deviation, and t-test. From the data analysis carried out, it can be stated that four research results. First, the application of the inquiry learning model has a significant effect on science process skills and critical thinking skills based on level education, learning materials, and types of inquiry learning model.
Development of a numeracy literacy ability test instrument based on high order thinking skills (hots) in junior high school mathematics learning
Authors: Arriah Fathrul , Romba Sri Sufliati
Published: August 2023

The aim of this study was to develop a numeracy literacy test instrument based on the High Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) for class VIII junior high school students. The type of research used is research and development (RD) with the ADDIE model. The ADDIE model consists of five stages of development, namely: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. A total of 15 questions have been prepared covering the material for straight line equations, functions, coordinate systems, linear equations of two variables and number patterns in odd semesters. The items were validated by three mathematicians, and the calculations were analyzed using the Aiken index. Furthermore, the questions that were declared valid were tested on 34 students in two junior high schools in Makassar City using convenience sampling as a sample selection technique. The experimental data are dichotomous. The data were analyzed using KR-20 to produce a reliability coefficient. This study resulted in a HOTS-based numeric literacy test instrument in the form of multiple choice with a total of 15 valid and reliable questions. 15 items have high category validity, while the reliability coefficient of the item is 0.91, or high category.
Ethnomathematics exploration on tourism in the rice field of pematang johar as a mathematics lesson
Authors: Paramita Sintia , Asrul Asrul
Published: August 2023

This research aims to find out, examine, and describe what are the elements of applying mathematics, as well as explore the mathematical concepts that exist in the Spatial Planning of Taman Sawah Tourism in Pematang Johar Village. This research took place in Pematang Johar Village, Labuhan Deli District, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra. The type of research that the author examined was descriptive qualitative research, in which the collection of data was taken through a process of documentation, direct observation, and literature review. The documentation and observation are used to explore ethnomathematics and mathematical concepts in the Taman Sawah Tourism in Pematang Johar Village, while literature review is used to find out about the cultural values that exist in the Sawah Park Tourism in Pematang Johar Village. Based on the results of data collection, several mathematical concepts were obtained in the rice field garden tour, namely (1) Flat Shape Concept, (2) Line Concept, (3) Geometry Transformation Concept, (4) Set Concept. These tourist attractions can be used as a medium for learning mathematics, especially at the elementary and secondary levels, in order to increase interest in learning mathematics.