bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ON THE EXISTENCE AND UNIQUENESS OF A POSITIVE SOLUTION TO A BOUNDARY
Authors: Абдурагимов Г.Э. , Абдурагимова П.Э. , Курамагомедова М.М.
Published: March 2023

Рассматривается двухточечная краевая задача с однородными граничными условиями для одного нелинейного обыкновенного дифференциального уравнения четвертого порядка на отрезке [0, 1]. При ограничениях на правую часть уравнения надлинейного характера получены достаточные условия существования и единственности положительного решения исследуемой задачи. С помощью функции Грина краевая задача редуцируется к эквивалентному интегральному уравнению, и в последующем существование положительного решения доказывается с помощью известной теоремы Красносельского о растяжении конуса. Для установления единственности положительного решения был использован специальный принцип единственности для выпуклых операторов. В заключение приведен пример, иллюстрирующий выполнение полученных достаточных условий однозначной разрешимости поставленной задачи.
Improving the functions of balance and vestibular stability in SAMBO fighters
Authors: Бадмацыренов Г.Х.
Published: March 2023

В данной работе описаны этапы исследования совершенствования функций равновесия и вестибулярной устойчивости. Предложена методика повышения вестибулярной устойчивости бойцов самбо на основе проведенного исследования. Приведены результаты замеров общей, физической и технической подготовки бойцов самбо при использовании методики повышения вестибулярной устойчивости. По результатам исследования видно, что показатели («наклоны вперед», «челночный бег», «статическое равновесие», «динамическое равновесие») всех исследуемых групп изменились после года тренировок. Однако, показатели бойцов экспериментальной группы выросли значительно заметнее. В течение года тренировок нами не было произведено дополнительных замеров, для более четкой картины исследования мы измеряли показатели дважды – вначале тренировочного цикла и в конце, через год. Таким образом, введение в тренировочный процесс бойцов самбо упражнений на развитие вестибулярной устойчивости и равновесие значительно улучшают спортивные показатели. При этом, при введении соответствующих упражнений необходимо оставлять нормативную базу, не утяжелять тренировочный процесс и учитывать возрастные и психологические особенности развития начинающих спортсменов. Комплексный подход к тренировочному процессу, ориентированный на всестороннее развитие спортивных компетенций спортсмена, основанный на теоретических и эмпирических исследованиях является самым успешным и обоснованным (Бойко, Лысиков, 2019).

This paper describes the stages of the study of improving the functions of balance and vestibular stability. A method of increasing the vestibular stability of SAMBO fighters based on the conducted research is proposed. The results of measurements of the general, physical and technical training of SAMBO fighters using the technique of increasing vestibular stability are presented. According to the results of the study, it can be seen that the indicators ("leaning forward", "shuttle running", "static equilibrium", "dynamic equilibrium") of all the studied groups changed after a year of training. However, the indicators of the fighters of the experimental group increased significantly more noticeably. During the year of training, we did not make additional measurements, for a clearer picture of the study, we measured the indicators twice – at the beginning of the training cycle and at the end, after a year. Thus, the introduction of exercises for the development of vestibular stability and balance into the training process of SAMBO fighters significantly improves athletic performance. At the same time, when introducing appropriate exercises, it is necessary to leave the regulatory framework, not to burden the training process and take into account the age and psychological characteristics of the development of novice athletes. An integrated approach to the training process, focused on the comprehensive development of sports competencies of an athlete, based on theoretical and empirical research is the most successful and justified.
Teaching the discipline "Organization of production in geological exploration universities" in the context of digitalization of the learning process
Authors: Грабский А.А. , Шендеров В.И. , Якунин М.А. , Яшина В.И.
Published: March 2023

Одним из вызовов, стоящих перед высшим образованием в условиях общественных трансформаций, интенсивного технологического развития, интернационализации и глобализации образовательных процессов, приобщение к Европейскому пространству высшего образования (European Higher Education Area), академической и профессиональной мобильности, обучения в течение жизни (life long learning), мирового и отечественного ранжирование учреждений высшего образования (Ranking Higher Education Institutions) с целью достижения их конкурентоспособности, является цифровизация. Цифровизация высшего образования сейчас-это не просто приоритетное и насущное требование времени, а одно из новейших условий существования современной системы образования вообще и высшего. Острая потребность в высококвалифицированных специалистах инженерных специальностей, которых готовят технические заведения высшего образования, вызвана тем, что именно от их подготовки зависит успех развития научно-технического и промышленного комплекса нашего государства. Конкурентоспособность инженеров в ходе научно-технического прогресса напрямую зависит от сформированности у них профессиональных, узкоспециализированных навыков (hard skills), мягких, универсальных навыков (soft skills) и цифровых навыков (digital skills).

One of the challenges facing higher education in the context of social transformations, intensive technological development, internationalization and globalization of educational processes is the introduction to the European Higher Education Area, academic and professional mobility, lifelong learning, world and domestic ranking of higher education institutions (Ranking Higher Education Institutions) in order to achieve their competitiveness, is digitalization. Digitalization of higher education now is not just a priority and urgent requirement of the time, but one of the newest conditions for the existence of a modern education system in general and Higher education. The urgent need for highly qualified specialists in engineering specialties, who are trained by technical institutions of higher education, is caused by the fact that the success of the development of the scientific, technical and industrial complex of our state depends on their training. The competitiveness of engineers in the course of scientific and technological progress directly depends on the formation of their professional, highly specialized skills (hard skills), soft, universal skills (soft skills) and digital skills (digital skills).
Methodological methods for learning english language idioms
Authors: Абдурзакова Х.А. , Эльжуркаева М.Я.
Published: March 2023

Статья посвящена общетеоретическим вопросам классификации идиоматических выражений, языковым отличиям от устойчивых выражений русского языка, сложностям перевода и понимания таких высказываний. Представлены примеры использования идиом в современном английском языке. Авторы статьи отмечают методический аспект усвоения фразеологизмов, что способствует их более легкому запоминанию и использованию в собственной речи. Фразеологическая единица или идиома – это образный устойчивый оборот речи, который выражает единое понятие, нежели то, что вытекает из значений его отдельных составных элементов. То есть общее содержание идиомы не является суммарным значением его составляющих компонентов. Перевести идиоматическое выражение дословно невозможно, так как при переводе может быть утрачен смысл фразы. Сложность понимания значения фразеологической единицы в случае использования дословного перевода создает проблему для изучения идиомы. Известно, что значение фразы трудно понять, не зная ее смысл. Для передачи верного значения фразеологической единицы методисты рекомендуют использовать следующие способы перевода: перевод абсолютным эквивалентом, относительным эквивалентом, фразеологическим аналогом родного языка, описательный перевод. Присущая фразеологическим выражениям лаконичность не может не привлекать внимание при изучении иностранного языка.

The article is devoted to general theoretical questions of the classification of idiomatic expressions, linguistic differences from the stable expressions of the Russian language, the difficulties of translation and understanding of such statements. Examples of the use of idioms in modern English are presented. The authors of the article note the methodological aspect of the assimilation of phraseological units, which contributes to their easier memorization and use in one's own speech. A phraseological unit or idiom is a figurative, stable turn of speech that expresses a single concept, rather than what follows from the meanings of its individual constituent elements. That is, the total content of the idiom is not the total value of its constituent components. It is impossible to translate an idiomatic expression word for word, since the meaning of the phrase may be lost during translation. The difficulty of understanding the meaning of a phraseological unit in the case of using a literal translation creates a problem for studying the idiom. It is known that the meaning of a phrase is difficult to understand without knowing its meaning. To convey the correct meaning of a phraseological unit, methodologists recommend using the following translation methods: translation by absolute equivalent, relative equivalent, phraseological analogue of the native language, descriptive translation. The brevity inherent in phraseological expressions cannot but attract attention when learning a foreign language.
The use of interactive methods in the process of foreign languages problem learning in higher education
Authors: Абдукадырова Т.Т. , Михайловская И.Н. , Струценко С.В.
Published: March 2023

В статье рассматриваются вопросы, связанные с применением интерактивных методов в процессе проблемного обучения иностранным языкам студентов высших учебных заведений; дается характеристика проблематизации как одного из методов проблемного обучения, из чего следует, что с использованием интерактивных методов в процессе проблемного обучения в полной мере реализуются творческие и межличностные отношения в учебных группах. Авторами доказывается, что методика обучения иностранным языкам, основанная на модели проблемного обучения, направлена не только на эффективное освоение обучающимися материала, но и на совершенствование их интеллектуальнопознавательного развития. В современных условиях регулярно обновляющихся Федеральных государственных образовательных стандартов, предъявляющих новые требования к результатам освоения учебных дисциплин и уровню сформированности профессиональных компетенций, преподавателями высшей школы ведется работа по совершенствованию форм и методов обучения иностранным языкам. В связи с реформированием образовательной системы, появлением новых форм обучения, направленность образования на развитие личности учащегося, ориентация на формирование его интеллектуального, нравственного и духовного потенциала ставит новые проблемы перед педагогической наукой по отношению к содержанию образования, к формам организации учебного процесса, к инновационным методам обучения.

The article deals with issues related to the use of interactive methods in the process of problematic teaching of foreign languages to students of higher educational institutions; problematization is characterized as one of the methods of problem-based learning, from which it follows that with the use of interactive methods in the process of problem-based learning, creative and interpersonal relationships in study groups are fully realized. The authors prove that the method of teaching foreign languages, based on the problem-based learning model, is aimed not only at the effective mastering of the material by students, but also at improving their intellectual and cognitive development. In modern conditions of regularly updated Federal State Educational Standards, which impose new requirements on the results of mastering academic disciplines and the level of formation of professional competencies, higher education teachers are working to improve the forms and methods of teaching foreign languages. In connection with the reform of the educational system, the emergence of new forms of education, the focus of education on the development of the personality of the student, the orientation on the formation of his intellectual, moral and spiritual potential poses new problems for pedagogical science in relation to the content of education, to the forms of organization of the educational process, to innovative methods learning.
Speech disorders and their correction in mentally related children of junior school age
Authors: Мамедова Л.В.
Published: March 2023

Известно, что речевое и умственное развитие имеют тесную взаимосвязь, кроме того, развитие познавательной деятельности и речи обуславливаются определенными особенностями. Также стоит отметить, что формирование речи и развитие познавательной деятельности являются относительно автономными, при условии, что первое явление базируется на втором. Исследования различных ученых в данной области доказывают, что развитие речи у детей с такими типами нарушений как идиотия, дебильность, имбецильность напрямую зависит от их интеллектуальных способностей. Но, несмотря на это, можно выделить, что между степенью снижения интеллекта и уровнем развития речи наблюдается отсутствие явной корреляции. Таким образом, из числа детей, у которых присутствует умственная отсталость в степени дебильности, также есть дети с низким уровнем речевого развития, с другими нарушениями речи и даже с высокой степенью владения речью. В данной статье представлен анализ исследований из областей психологии и педагогике, специальной литературы по теме исследования, результаты проведенного констатирующего эксперимента на базе МБОУ специальная (коррекционная)- начальная школа детский сад № 3, «Нерюнгринский район» РС (Я) г. Нерюнгри. На основе полученных результатов диагностики и обобщения педагогического опыта специалистов нами были подобраны и описаны в работе методы и приемы развития речи у детей младшего школьного возраста с умственной отсталостью.

It is known that speech and mental development have a close relationship, in addition, the development of cognitive activity and speech are determined by certain features. It is also worth noting that the formation of speech and the development of cognitive activity are relatively autonomous, provided that the first phenomenon is based on the second. Studies by various scientists in this field prove that the development of speech in children with such types of disorders as idiocy, debility, imbecility directly depends on their intellectual abilities. But, despite this, it can be noted that there is no clear correlation between the degree of decrease in intelligence and the level of speech development. Thus, among the children who have mental retardation in the degree of debility, there are also children with a low level of speech development, with other speech disorders, and even with a high degree of speech proficiency. This article presents an analysis of studies from the fields of psychology and pedagogy, special literature on the topic of the study, the results of the ascertaining experiment on the basis of the MBOU special (correctional) elementary school kindergarten No. 3, "Neryungri district" of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Neryungri. Based on the results of diagnostics and generalization of the pedagogical experience of specialists, we selected and described in the work methods and techniques for the development of speech in children of primary school age with mental retardation.
Machine learning quantum-chemical bond scission in thermosets under extreme deformation
Authors: Yu Zheng , Jackson Nicholas
Published: March 2023

Despite growing interest in polymers under extreme conditions, most atomistic molecular dynamics simulations cannot describe the bond scission events underlying failure modes in polymer networks undergoing large strains. In this work, we propose a physics-based machine learning approach that can detect and perform bond breaking with near quantum-chemical accuracy on-the-fly in atomistic simulations. Particularly, we demonstrate that by coarse-graining highly correlated neighboring bonds, the prediction accuracy can be dramatically improved. Compared to existing quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics (QM/MM) methods, our approach is approximately two orders of magnitude more efficient and exhibits improved sensitivity towards rare bond breaking events at low strain. The proposed bond breaking molecular dynamics scheme enables fast and accurate modeling of strain hardening and material failure in polymer networks, and can accelerate the design of polymeric materials under extreme conditions.
Rational design of highly potent SARS-CoV-2 nsp14 methyltransferase inhibitors
Authors: Stefek Milan , Chalupska Dominika , Chalupsky Karel , Zgarbova Michala , Dvorakova Alexandra , Krafcikova Petra , Li Alice Shi Ming , Sala Michal , Dejmek Milan , Otava Tomas , Chaloupecka Ema , Vedadi Masoud , Weber Jan , Mertlikova-Kaiserova Helena , Nencka Radim
Published: March 2023

The search for new drugs against COVID-19 and its causative agent, SARS-CoV-2, is one of the major trends in current medicinal chemistry. Targeting capping machinery could be one of therapeutic concepts based on a unique mechanism of action. Viral RNA cap synthesis involves two methylation steps, the first of which is mediated by the nsp14 protein. Here, we rationally designed and synthesized a series of compounds capable of binding to both the S-adenosyl-L-methionine and the RNA binding site of SARS-CoV-2 nsp14 7-N methyltransferase. These hybrid molecules exerted excellent potency, high selectivity towards various human methyltransferases, they are nontoxic and highly cell permeable. Despite the outstanding activity against the enzyme, our compounds showed poor antiviral performance in vitro. This suggests that the activity of this viral methyltransferase is mainly associated with immune response. Our compounds represent unique tools to further explore the role of the SARS-CoV-2 nsp14 methyltransferase in viral replication.
Eliminating Fragment Group Orbital (eFGO) Analysis for Deciphering Chemical Bonding in Complex Systems
Authors: Zhang Jing-Xuan , Sheong Fu Kit , Cui Yun-Shu , Li Jun , Lin Zhenyang
Published: March 2023

The delocalized nature of canonical molecular orbitals in quantum chemistry calculations is always in conflict with the localized nature of orbital interactions and derived chemical concepts. Localization of molecular orbitals has been achieved in many approaches, but sometimes they could be over-localized for complex systems, especially those with multicenter bonding. A fragment-based approach is thus proposed to eliminate the electron density contribution from substituents, ligands and other peripheral moieties such that the skeletal bonding is clearly revealed. To be specific, fragment group orbitals, as in analogy with ligand group orbitals in coordination chemistry, are eliminated from the space spanned by occupied molecular orbitals. Via this approach, the skeletal bonding orbitals of complex systems including but not limited to pi-delocalized systems and cluster compounds are recovered with a minimal contribution from surrounding moieties, making this method the ideal choice to analyze the electronic structure of complex systems and separate skeletal bonding contribution against peripheral moieties from various sum-over-orbital properties.
Design and Diversity Analysis of Chemical Libraries in Drug Discovery
Authors: Olmedo Dionisio A. , Durant-Archibold Armando A. , López-Pérez José Luis , Medina-Franco Jose L.
Published: March 2023

Chemical libraries and compound data sets are among the main inputs to start the drug discovery process at universities, research institutes, and the pharmaceutical industry. The approach used in the design of compound libraries, the chemical information they possess, and the representation of structures, play a fundamental role in the development of studies: chemoinformatics, food informatics, in silico pharmacokinetics, computational toxicology, bioinformatics, and molecular modeling to generate computational hits that will continue the optimization process of drug candidates. The prospects for growth in drug discovery and development processes in chemical, biotechnological, and pharmaceutical companies began a few years ago by integrating computational tools with artificial intelligence methodologies. It is anticipated that it will increase the number of drugs approved by regulatory agencies shortly.
The Early Representation of Nature in the Late Twelfth and Early Thirteenth Century in the Islamic Manuscripts of the Central Islamic Lands. (c2023)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, El Balaa Hala
Published: March 2023

The early representation of nature in the Islamic manuscripts in the period before the Mongol invasion has been often overlooked. This paper studies the early representation of nature in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century of the Islamic manuscripts of the central Islamic lands. It aims at understanding their relation to text and factors encouraging their representation, as well as their functions in addition to their stylistic and compositional analysis. The manuscripts studied are the two copies of Kitāb al-Diryāq (Paris BnF MS. Arabe 2694 and Vienna Cod. A.F. 10), the two copies of Kitāb al-Bayṭara (Cairo Dār al-Kutub- MS. Khalīl Agha F8 and Istanbul Top Kapi Sarayi Ahmet III 2115), Kitāb Na’t al-Ḥayawān (British Library Or. 2784), Materia Medica also known as Kitāb al-Ḥashāīsh fī al-Ṭibb (Aya Sofya 3703 and dispersed folios), Kalila wa Dīmna (Paris BnF 3465), three frontispieces of Kitāb al-Aghānī (Vol II and IV in Cairo, Dār al-Kutub MS. Adab 579 and Vol XX in Copenhagen, David Collection, Ar. Ms. N. 168) as well as three copies of Maqāmāt of al-Hārirī (Paris BnF 6094 and BnF 5847 and St. Petersburg C-23).
Phenotypic and Genotypic Characteristics of Clinical Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates. (c2022)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, Timane Hind
Published: March 2023

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram-negative opportunistic pathogen associated with human nosocomial infections. It causes chronic infections in pulmonary passages, as in cystic fibrosis patients, urinary tract infections, and sepsis. It is a ubiquitous bacterium found in animals, plants, and soil. Multi-drug resistant P. aeruginosa is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an important public health concern. In this study, whole genome sequencing (WGS) based analysis of nine P. aeruginosa, one Pseudomonas stutzeri, and one Pseudomonas putida isolates was performed to understand their molecular epidemiology. Genome comparison, multi- locus sequence typing (MLST), and whole genome SNP- based phylogenetic analysis (wgSNP) were used to determine the relatedness of the isolates. In silico typing was used to determine the antimicrobial resistance, virulence determinants, and plasmids. PCR was used to detect exoS and exoU genes, and biofilm assays were performed to identify biofilm formers. Nine distinct MLST allelic profiles were identified. Antimicrobial susceptibility tests showed that all the isolates were susceptible to kanamycin, while six isolates were resistant to piperacillin-tazobactam. Genomic analysis revealed the presence of several β-lactamases (blaPAO, blaOXA-50, blaPAU-1, and blaVIM-2) and aminoglycoside resistance encoding determinants (aph(3’)-IIb, aac(6’)-29a, and aac(2’)-Ia). exoU and exoS toxin encoding genes were detected in 54% and 45% of the isolates, respectively, and 63% of the isolates were biofilm formers. Six different plasmids were detected, and a number of virulence factors related to toxins, kinases, and pigments that contribute to the ability of the bacterium to adapt to environmental changes. Our study revealed the diversity among P. aeruginosa in Lebanese hospitals. The emergence and spread of MDR P. aeruginosa emphasize on the importance of integrating whole-genome sequencing into infection control and outbreak detection.
Customer Satisfaction: A South African Case
Authors: Ramdass Kemlall Ramsaroop
Published: March 2023

Customer satisfaction is one of the most important variables when applying the ISO 9000 quality management system. Customer satisfaction forms the basis of quality improvement initiatives and therefore needs to be measured through its dimensions and specifications. For these reasons it is vital for the organisation to develop a plan of action to address and improve customer satisfaction on a continuous basis. The primary objective of this research was to assimilate characteristics that would improve quality and customer satisfaction on an automotive seat cover production line. “Sewing”, the organisation is currently experiencing difficulties with regards to the quality of its products. The current high level of customer complaints as well as internal data related to scrap, rework, and quality issues indicate that product quality is a major contributor to this dissatisfaction. The investigation applied the qualitative research methodology using a case-study as the primary instrument for data collection.
Herding Behaviour and Investment Decisions of Individuals with Fraudulent Microfinance Institutions in Ghana
Authors: Abotsi Anselm Komla , Richardson Theophilus Edward
Published: March 2023

Access to credit and financial services of sections of the societies in low-income developing countries has led to the proliferation of genuine and fraudulent microfinance institutions in recent times and this has been the subject of intense interest by researchers. This study explores the sociological and psychological factors that influence investment decisions of individuals with microfinance institutions to maximize their economic wellbeing in spite of the high incidence of atrophy of such institutions and fraud. This is an exploratory research which adopted a descriptive analytic approach in the analysis. In all 165 respondents were purposively selected from five administrative areas in the Brong Ahafo Region in Ghana. The study found that out of the total respondents of 165 who ever engaged in business with microfinance institutions, 119 of them have ever been swindled by microfinance institution. The respondents exhibited herding behaviour in their investment decisions with these fraudulent microfinance institutions. These fraudulent microfinance institutions used interest rate as a conduit to deceive and lure people to save with them. The respondents used bounded rationality in their investment decisions which resulted in the bad investment with these fraudulent microfinance institutions.
Martha Nussbaum’s Theory of Emotion and Death Issues
Authors: Gluchman Vasil , Gluchmanová Marta
Published: March 2023

The aim of the article is exploring Martha Nussbaum’s theory of emotions and their meaning in human life. Authors pay attention also to one of the most frequent emotions in Nussbaum’s writings, to the fear of death. She explores the fear of death especially in her research of Hellenistic philosophy and ethics. Following this research, Nussbaum argues that the fear of death is understandable in case of premature death of young people. According to her, death is an interruption of human activities, for this reason, it is bad. Authors confirm that despite Nussbaum’s little focus on the meaning and role of positive emotions in human development and human flourishing, her theory of emotions as one of the core capabilities is a very useful tool how to improve human life and to reach good life and well-being of human beings. It also concerns her view that philosophy can be like medical treatment very useful diminishing the fear of death.
Radio Listening Clubs in Malawi and How they Contribute to Expanding Ordinary People’s Capabilities
Authors: Mhagama Peter
Published: March 2023

This article examines how radio listening clubs (RLCs) established by community radio stations in Malawi help to expand ordinary people’s capabilities. The RLCs provide a platform for ordinary people to assemble to listen to a designated radio programme, discuss the content for its merit and then decide how best to use the information to improve their livelihoods. The programmes are produced in such a way that they raise pertinent issues faced in the community and offer listeners suggested solutions to overcome those problems. The findings discussed in the paper are based on data collected through focus group discussion with members of RLCs of Nkhotakota community radio, semi-structured interviews with its deputy station manager and other key informants, and participant observation of what goes on in the radio station. The article argues that the RLC has potential to expand the capabilities of ordinary people because the information they receive, share and discuss empowers them to make informed decisions and to be knowledgeable. By providing a forum for the discussion of issues affecting ordinary people, this articleconcludes that RLCs can help to raise people’s awareness to existing problems and influencing them to do something about their situation. In this way, RLCs can help expand ordinary people’s capabilities to achieve a life that they value.
Assessing Senior Engineering Student’s Ability to Identify Graduate Attributes
Authors: Lefera Maraka , Swart James Arthur
Published: March 2023

Universities around the world are responding to industry and accreditation body requests by embedding graduate attributes into their curricula. The Central University of Technology in South Africa has followed suit by stipulating 10 graduate attributes that academics need to cover in their curricula. It is important that engineering students be able to identify and understand these graduate attributes, as they need to demonstrate them through their entire educational career. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate which graduate attributes senior engineering students can easily identify based on their understanding of the definition. A questionnaire was used as the data-collection instrument in a descriptive case study. Senior engineering students could easily identify 8 of the 10 graduate attributes that has a word that can be linked to the definition. The graduate attribute “communication” was identified by 92% of the students while 66% identified “entrepreneurship”. However, the majority of students struggled to identify two graduate attributes, which are numeracy (6% identified it) and technical and conceptual competence (40% identified it). A possible reason for this could be that there are no words in the definition that may be linked to the name of the attribute. It is therefore recommended that all graduate attributes be defined is such a way that a synonym or antonym of the attribute be used in the actual definition. This may assist students to better identify and understand vital graduate attributes that they need to acquire before entering Industry.
Gendered Influence of Artisanal and Small Scale Mining on Primary School Pupils’ Learning Achievements in Western Tanzania
Authors: Kamugisha Boaz , Bali Theodora A.L. , Omollo Abich Dah
Published: March 2023

This study explored a critical step towards improving quality of education in ASM area by addressing the problems concerning children’s rights and gendered child rearing. It was guided by the social cognitive theory in explaining the role of environment in moulding children’s behaviour. It measured three objectives: examining the kinds of artisanal and small scale mining activities contribution to development of adjacent primary schools; assessing the influence of artisanal and small scale mining activities on primary school pupils’ learning achievements; and exploring the influence of ASM activities on pupils’ learning achievements by gender. It employed a cross sectional survey design and was conducted in Biharamulo District located Western Tanzania. The respondents were head teachers, primary school teachers, primary school pupils, and ASM leaders, obtained through purposive sampling techniques. Data were collected through observation, interviews, questionnaire, documentary review, and focus group discussion. Data were analysed and presented through tables, figures and thematic analysis. Chisquare test was performed to assess the influence of ASM on pupils’ learning achievement. It was found that the influence of ASM activities on primary school pupils’ learning achievements was significant - X² = 7.133 (1), α = 0.008, with a symmetric measure coefficient (Phi = -.501, α = .003). The negative coefficient value of .50 indicates that ASM activities have large negative effect on pupils learning.Gender-wise, ASM activities affected boys more compared to girls - X² = 5.819 (1), α= 0.016, with a symmetric measure coefficient (Phi = -0.69, α = 0.003).
The Relationship between Contingencies of SelfWorth and Happiness with Academic Achievement of High School Male Students
Authors: Sepehrianazar Firouzeh , Heidari Abolfazl , Fallah Roshank
Published: March 2023

Academic achievement has been one of the major issues in psychology and affiliated sciences over a century. There are many factors involved with that, one of them is a sense of happiness among students. And, the other one is self- esteem of students. So, the purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between contingencies of self-worth and happiness with academic achievement in male students of second high school. The research method was descriptive and correlations study. The statistical population of research consisted of all the male students of second high school Shahriyar City, Iran (3800 people). First of all, according to Morgan’s suggested table, 340 students were selected by multistage cluster random sampling from this population. Second, all participants were asked to complete contingencies of self-worth tests of Crocker et al., and Oxford Happiness Questionnaire. The final academic semester GPA was considered as a measure of academic achievement. Then, the data were analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Pearson's correlation coefficient and regression analyses. The results of Pearson correlation revealed that there were significant relation between the contingencies of self -worth and happiness with academic achievement. And, the correlation between happiness and contingencies of self- worth were negative and significant. In general, the result of regression analysis indicated that happiness is the best predicator of academic achievement. Educational specialists should pay attention to psychological variables along with formal education.
Final Pass Rate Fluctuations of Power Engineering Students May Be Related to Load Shedding, and not Load Shifting
Authors: Swart Arthur James
Published: March 2023

Power engineering students need to register for and successfully complete a capstone module within the Baccalaureus Technologiae qualification in Electrical Engineering in South Africa. These students need to submit six different assignments over a period of 10 months, comprising a proposal, a progress report, a poster, a power point presentation, a conference paper and a final report. However, it has been observed that the final grades of working students have fluctuated dramatically over the past three years, leading to the following research question “What may be contributing to these fluctuations?” The purpose of this paper is to discuss the fluctuations and provide possible reasons for them based on literature applicable to this field. An exploratory case study is used to provide quantitative data of the student final grades from 2014 – 2016. Results show that the pass rate varied from 71% to 77% to 56%. Furthermore, some 18 students submitted their proposal in 2016, but never submitted the other five assignments. This concern may be related to load shedding by both students and academics, rather than load shifting. A key recommendation of this research is to share its findings with top management of student employers and the university, thereby hoping to create awareness of the importance of lightening the workloads of employed students andacademics during important submission periods of capstone modules.
"Żywot serafickiej pannej Teresy świętej" – karmelitański cykl poetycki pisany na ryciny
Authors: Czerniak Natalia
Published: March 2023

Artykuł dotyczy lirycznej biografii św. Teresy z Ávili z XVIII w. Odpis utworu zachował się w dwóch przekazach przechowywanych w Bibliotece Karmelitanek Bosych w Krakowie (sygn. 4 i 38). Podstawą pracy anonimowego poety były ryciny zaczerpnięte z Rime sopra la vita di santa Teresa, karmelitański cykl stanowi więc przykład wierszy na ryciny – gatunku synkretycznego łączącego obraz i słowo.
Symbolic Algorithm for Inverting General k-Tridiagonal Interval Matrices
Authors: Thirupathi Sivakumar , Thamaraiselvan Nirmala
Published: March 2023

The k-tridiagonal matrices have received much attention in recent years. Many different algorithms have been proposed to improve the efficiency of k-tridiagonal matrix estimation. A novel method based on interval analysis has been identified to improve the efficiency of the calculation. This paper presents efficient and reliable computational algorithms for determining the determinant and inverse of general k-tridiagonal interval matrices built on generalized interval arithmetic. This study is based on the Doolittle LU factorization of the interval matrix. Finally, examples are presented to illustrate the algorithms.
Developments on the Convergence Analysis of Newton-Kantorovich Method for Solving Nonlinear Equations
Authors: Regmi Samundra , Argyros Ioannis K. , George Santhosh , Argyros Michael I.
Published: March 2023

Developments are presented for the semi-local convergence of Newton’s method to solve Banach space-valued nonlinear equations. By utilizing a new methodology, we provide a finer convergence analysis with no additional conditions than in earlier results. In particular, this is done by introducing the center-Lipschitz condition by which we construct a stricter domain than the original domain of the operator. Then, the Lipschitz constants in the new domain are at least as small as the original constants leading to weaker sufficient convergence criteria, tighter error bounds on the error distances involved, and a piece of better information on the location of the solution. These benefits are obtained under the same computational cost since in practice the computation of the original constants requires the computation of the new constants as special cases. The same benefits are obtained if the Lipschitz conditions are replaced by Hölder conditions or even more general ω− continuity conditions. This methodology can be applied to other methods using such as the Secant, Stirling’s Newton-like, and other methods along the same lines. Numerical examples indicate that the new results can be utilized to solve nonlinear equations, but not earlier ones.
The Role of Communication Quality and Intimacy on Marriage Commitment in Dual Career Couples in Serang Regency Regional Apparatus Organizations
Authors: Santri Vania Shavina , Savitri Jane , Tjandraningtyas Jacqueline
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the role of communication quality and intimacy both jointly and partially on marital commitment in dual career couples in Serang Regency Regional Apparatus Organizations. This study uses Rusbult and Buunk's theory of marital commitment, 1993; in Arriaga & Agnew 2001), quality of communication in Montgomery (1981), and Schaefer and Olson (1981; in Weeks and Hof, 1995). This study used a quantitative method with 380 dual career husband/wife subjects in the Serang Regency Regional Apparatus Organization. The research data was processed using multiple regression and linear regression. Based on the analysis conducted in this study, it is known that: the quality of communication and intimacy together have a role in marital commitment (F = 35.508 ; R2 = 0.353 ; ρ < .05). Partial calculations show that the quality of communication and emotional intimacy have a role in marital commitment, while other variables do not have a role in marital commitment.
Analysis of the Prevalence and Intensity of Caries in Temporary Teeth in Children Aged 1-3 Years
Authors:   Tashkent Medical Academy, Urgench branch, Urgench, Republic of Uzbekistan, Radzhapova F. R. , Mahkamova F. T. ,   Tashkent Medical Pediatric Institute, Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan
Published: March 2023

The decayed component was the most prevalent (DFT = 2.08) and the Significant Caries Index (SiC) was 5.54 double, showing polarization of dental caries in the studied population. After adjusting for appropriate covariates, preschool children of age 5 and 6 years old were more likely to have decayed tooth: adjusted OR = 3.02, (95% CI =2.01–4.54) and adjusted OR = 2.23, (95% CI = 1.55–3.20) respectively. Preschool children without visible plaque on the buccal surface of upper anterior teeth were less likely to have decayed teeth: adjusted OR = 0.21, (95% CI = 0.09–0.45)]. Regarding measurements of oral health-related quality of life using the MOHRQoL, only preschool children who reported on ‘Do your teeth hurt you now?’ and ‘Do kids make fun of your teeth?’ were more likely to have a decayed tooth – adjusted OR = 1.74, (95% CI = 1.12–2.71) and adjusted OR = 1.87, (95% CI = 1.11–3.15)], respectively.
Spectroscopic Analysis and Dynamics of Dissolved Organic Carbon from an Oil Palm Plantation Peatland
Authors: Sudadi Untung , Sumbari Ahmad Imtaz , Nugroho Budi
Published: March 2023

Drainage following conversion of peatlands to oil palm plantations is always associated with carbon (C) loss, one of which is dissolved organic carbon (DOC). Analytical procedure commonly used to determine DOC is the high-temperature combustion (HTC) method, which requires an expensive instrument. An alternative low-cost method has been developed. The objectives of this research were to determine and validate the most suitable UV-Vis spectrophotometer’s wavelength for estimating DOC concentration and evaluating its dynamics from an oil-palm plantation Indonesian-peatland. The DOC concentrations were measured on ground water and canal water samples at wavelengths of 254, 270, and 350 nm and the analytical results were then validated against those reference values resulted from the use of HTC method using Total Organic Carbon Analyzer (TOC Analyzer), based on simple regression analysis. The results showed that the most suitable wavelength for estimating DOC concentration using UV-Vis spectrophotometer was 350 nm. The DOC concentration in groundwater (35.67 ± 8.40 mg L-1) were around two times greater than in canal water (16.26 ± 4.15 mg L-1). The DOC flux from the research area were at the range of 0.66 ˗ 1.15 g C m-2 month-1, with an average of 0.85 g C m-2 month-1.
Challenges and opportunities: application of clean and affordable energy in the development of the national capital of the archipelago
Authors: Al Vayed Dodi , Purnomo Eko Priyo
Published: March 2023

IKN is in a good and sufficient position in terms of energy security, especially in terms of renewable energy. To prevent harm to Kalimantan's ecology and natural beauty, it is vital to pay attention to and routinely checkfactors of energy efficiency and emission levels. This research aimed to look at the challenges and opportunities of implementing clean and affordable energy in the development of the National Capital of the Archipelago. This study used qualitative research methods that described the findings throughonline media, and the data source of this research is online news media. The data was obtained using the Ncapture feature on the Nvivo 12 Plus. The results of the study showed that the development of the Kayan River Hydroelectric Power Plant encourages economic development by as much as 37%, environmental development by as much as 35%, and social development by as much as 28%. Then the second challenge of hydropower development is environmental development, as much as 33.33%. The third challenge is economic development, which is 31.82%. Kayan hydropower construction will consist of five dams, the first phase will produce a 900-megawatt dam, the second dam of 1,200 megawatts, the third dam of 1,800 megawatts, the fourth dam of 1,800, and the fifth dam of 3,200 megawatts.
Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Financial Performance Banking Sector
Authors: Rahmani Annisa Nadiyah , Suangga Asri , Lasmanah Lasmanah , Drajat Radhitya Pradiftha , Permatasari Tasya
Published: March 2023

The aim of researcher here is to provide information whether the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on banking in Indonesia, especially for banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The impact on banking is measured by using financial performance ratios, namely Return on Assets (ROA), Net Profit Margin (NPM), Operational Profit Margin (OPM), Loan to Funding Ratio (LFR). Researchers used comparative data on financial statements, namely in 2019 and 2020. The tool used by researchers to process research data was SPSS 24.
Improving The Ability to Calculation of Cost of Goods Sold on MSMEs in Bojongsoang Village, Bandung City
Authors: Purnamasari Pupung , Mardini Riyang , Rahmani Annisa Nadiyah , Pramono Irena Paramita , Mustikasari Tiara , Utami Ilvia Restu , Sugiharta Laila
Published: March 2023

National economic recovery needs support from various parties, not only from the government but also from academics who actually have a duty to serve the community to build scientific progress for the welfare of society. This service activity has a goal, namely (1) providing understanding to SMEs in Bojongsoang Village, Bandung City about the importance of calculating the cost of goods sold, (2) providing training and assistance for SMEs in Bojongsoang Village, Bandung City, so that they are able to calculate the cost of goods sold correctly. The implementation method used in this service is the lecture method, discussion method, and simulation method. The results of this service activity influenced the increase in score by 35.22% on the level of understanding of the training participants' cost of goods sold, meaning that this training on calculating the cost of goods sold affected the participants of MSMEs in Bojongsoang Village, Bandung City.