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SUPPORT SYSTEM AS A PREREQUISITE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL ADAPTATION OF NOVICE TEACHERS
Authors: Šitina Alise , Latsone Lāsma 
Published: December 2024

The process of adaptation of any person to the new place of work is an important stage that contributes to the further motivation both to stay in a particular place of work and to continue to be a representative of the chosen profession. Encouraging novice teachers to remain in their chosen profession is the actuality of the modern educational space. It is therefore important to evaluate all possible support tools and resources for the adaptation of novice teachers, as well as to identify opportunities for their useful, meaningful and targeted use. Thus, the questions become relevant: "What factors contribute to the adaptation of a novice teacher in a general education school?" and "What support system is needed for the successful adaptation of novice teachers in general education schools?".This article, without excluding other possibilities and probabilities, will examine the factors contributing to and hindering the successful adaptation process of novice teachers who started working in general education schools, the offer of support measures from both a historical and contemporary perspective, choosing the situation of the Latvian state as the basis for the study. The importance of the support system for the successful adaptation of novice teachers will also be highlighted. The research is based on the study of theoretical literature and the personal experience of the author of the publication (as a novice teacher).The aim of the article is to study the offer of existing support systems for novice teachers, based on periodicals, various scientific publications, legislative regulations, OECD and other educational studies, as well as the content analysis of other historical sources, and to identify elements of the model of successful adaptation of novice teachers. This will become the basis for further empirical research, the result of which will be the development of an adaptation model for novice teachers. The research method: theoretical analysis of scientific literature and sources. As a result of theoretical research, based on the content analysis of various historical sources and international research, the following elements of the support system have been identified as the most important: participation in mentoring introductory programmes, the attraction of a teacher-mentor from an educational institution, introductory training, opportunities for self-expression, the quality of mutual relations in the school team. More on these and other aspects of the adaptation of novice teachers in the main part of the article.It should be noted that the study was conducted within the framework of the educational situation in Latvia, therefore, further research would be necessary to confirm the results in the international educational context.
Camylofin 50 mg and Paracetamol 325 mg in patients with acute colicky abdominal pain: a prospective and open-label study
Authors: Chandravati  
Published: December 2024

Background: Acute colicky abdominal pain (AP), resulting from the sudden spasm of hollow viscera, is frequently managed with a combination of analgesics and antispasmodics. Camylofin is an anti-spasmodic medication whereas paracetamol is a widely prescribed analgesic and antipyretic for managing mild-to-moderate pain. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a fixed-dose combination (FDC) of camylofin 50 mg and Paracetamol 325 mg in alleviating acute colicky abdominal pain.
Methods: In this prospective, single-arm, open-label study, 100 female patients aged 18-65 with acute colicky abdominal pain were administered one tablet thrice daily for 3-5 days of camylofin 50 mg and paracetamol 325 mg daily for 3-5 days. Pain intensity was assessed using the visual analog scale (VAS) at baseline, Day 3 and Day 5.
Results: A significant reduction was observed in the mean VAS scores from baseline (77.8) to Day 5 (4.0) (p<0.001). At day 5, 83.0% of patients reported no pain, with minimal adverse events (2% fever and 1% headache with fever). There was a significant change (-27.5) in mean pain intensity VAS score before (77.8) and after (50.2) medication, p<0.001. The percentage change in the mean pain intensity based on VAS score was highest in subjects with urinary AP (97.4%), followed by menstrual AP (94.9%) and unexplained AP (94.5%).
Conclusions: The FDC of camylofin 50 mg and Paracetamol 325 mg is significantly effective in managing acute colicky abdominal pain, providing rapid and substantial pain relief with minimal adverse events.
Pomegranate Peel Extract Fortified Yogurt: Effect on Physicochemical, Microbiological and Sensory Quality of Functional Dairy Product
Authors: Bakhti Sena , Bekada Ahmed , Bouzouina Mohammed , Benabdelmoumene Djilali 
Published: December 2024

Background: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of incorporating Punica granatum (pomegranate) hydroethanolic extract as a functional ingredient in yogurt on the physicochemical, sensory quality and microbiological count of freshly prepared and refrigerated stored (4°C) yogurts. Methods: Pomegranate peels were dried, ground and extracted with 70% ethanol, then concentrated using a rotary evaporator and finally lyophilized to obtain pomegranate peel powder (PPP). Yogurts were prepared using pasteurized semi-skimmed cow’s milk, with phenolic extracts of pomegranate peels added at 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg and 30.0 mg per 100 mL of milk; a control product was simultaneously prepared without such pomegranate peel extract. The physicochemical analysis included pH, acidity, syneresis and viscosity measurements. Microbiological analysis was performed to determine the viability of Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus. Sensory scoring of the yogurt was carried out by 25 panelists using a 5-point scale. Result: Initial pH values of freshly prepared yogurt ranged between 4.48 and 4.64, decreasing to pH values of 4.3 and 4.15 at 21st day of refrigerated (4°C) storage. The titratable acidity of yogurt increased from initial value of 75°D for freshly prepared control product to 99°D as noted on 21st day of storage. Syneresis at the 21st of storage were 35.98%, 37.88%, 39.34%, 39.22% for yogurt samples control, experimental yogurt containing PPE of 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg and 30.0 mg respectively. The viscosity of yogurt utilizing 10.0 mg PPE peaked to value of 769.63 cP on 21st day of storage. Streptococcus thermophilus count peaked to 8.39 log CFU/g for experimental sample containing 10.0 mg of PPE as noted on 7th day of storage. Yogurt samples containing 20.0 mg and 30.0 mg of PPE received the superior overall acceptability scores over others. The extract improved yogurt’s physicochemical and sensory properties, enhancing its nutritional value and consumer acceptance.
When cannabis use privately finds itself in the workplace a reflection on Enever v Barloworld equipment
Authors: Tchawouo Mbiada Carlos Joel , Joubert Gideon , Ndlovu Lonia 
Published: December 2024

In this case note, we disagree with the Labour Appeal Court’s decision in which it found that the dismissal of an employee for testing positive for cannabis consumed in her private home was unfair on account of discrimination. In particular, we hold the view that the finding that the employer could not prove intoxication, was misconceived. We argue that because the employee admitted to being dependent on cannabis, proof of intoxication or impairment was unwarranted. We lean on the literature which evinces that cannabis users suffer from cognitive deficits. We then argue that cognitive decline is no more than an impairment that may affect productivity.
SIMULATION 2.5-D COUNTUR MILLING ON CNC-MACHINE
Authors: Petrakov Yuri , Myhovych Artur 
Published: December 2024

The article discusses a new method of modeling the cutter workpiece engagement during contour 2.5-D milling in order to determine the main process parameter - the material removal rate. A data preparation algorithm and a mathematical model of the engagement of the milling cutter with the workpiece are presented, which allow determining the instantaneous volume of the removed tool material and determining the cutting force according to the mechanical model during machining. For simulation, the representation of the workpiece and the tool in the form of polygons is used, and the cutting process is implemented using the logical operations "intersection" and "difference". This approach allows you to detect the volume of material removed by the tool during a certain simulation iteration, taking into account the geometry of its flutes, and to display the new geometric shape of the workpiece after removing material from it. Such a new form will be used to model the next step of the algorithm, which ensures the continuity of the process. The application of the developed algorithm and mathematical model allows obtaining correct data on the instantaneous volume of removed material, which is subsequently used to predict the cutting force and solve the problem of optimizing the contour 2.5D milling process.
GEOSEISMIC CHARACTERISTICS, HYDROCARBON POTENTIAL AND RESOURCES OF THE NORTH KARA SEDIMENTARY BASIN
Authors: Kontorovich V.A. , Burshtein L.M. 
Published: December 2024

This study presents a geological model of the North Kara sedimentary basin, which was developed based on the integrated interpretation of seismic and geological data on islands and Siberian continental margin, and provides seismostratigraphic and structural-tectonic characterization of the basin. The results of the study indicate that the sedimentary cover of much of the basin is composed of Paleozoic sediments of Cambrian to Permian age, reaching 13–14 km in thickness in depression zones. The thickness of Mesozoic sediments over much of the basin is &lt; 1 km; in the northwest, where the North Kara basin borders the Barents Sea basin, the thickness of Mesozoic sediments increases to 5–6 km, and the sedimentary cover comprises Paleozoic, Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous geoseismic sequences. In terms of its hydrocarbon potential, the North Kara sedimentary basin is regarded as part of the potential oil and gas-bearing area of the same name, having a good hydrocarbon potential based on seismic stratigraphic and structural-tectonic considerations. A number of large depressions and uplifts recognized in the structural geometries of different stratigraphic levels can be associated with petroleum generation and accumulation zones; a number of anticlinal, structural-tectonic, structural-stratigraphic traps that are distinguished in different sedimentary complexes ranging in age from Cambrian to Jurassic can be considered as promising exploration targets. The proposed quantitative assessment shows that the most probable initial in-place hydrocarbon resources of the North Kara sedimentary basin are equal to about 10.7 billion tons of hydrocarbon equivalent.
Effects of magnetized municipal effluent on some chemical properties of soil in furrow irrigation
Authors: Ostad-Ali-Askari Kaveh , Raeisi-Vanani Hamid 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Due to the water crisis, wastewater reuse is an effective method in order to supply crop water requirements. In order to study the impact of treated and magnetic wastewater on the soil properties, this research was conducted in randomized complete block design with three irrigation treatments; including "wastewater", "magnetic wastewater" and "normal water" in four replications. Soil samples were taken from two surface and subsurface soil layers and at the upper and the downstream of each furrow. The results indicated that based on the amount of soil salinity, there was no significant difference between treatments statistically; however, considerable changes in the increasing of salinity were observed on subsurface layers in the magnetized wastewater treatment. This is probably due to the increasing salt portability of magnetized wastewater and accumulation of salts in the lower soil layer. The soil pH was also affected by wastewater and was decreased. However, magnetizing the wastewater had no considerable effect on soil pH.
Study on the electrochemical performance of Ti4+ doped enhanced LiFePO4 cathode material
Authors: Kang Tai , Meng Yanshuang , Liu Xingzhong 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

This study aims to enhance the electrochemical performance of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) cathode materials through Ti4+ion doping strategy, in order to address the challenges of low conductivity and slow lithium ion diffusion rate. We synthesized iron phosphate precursors with different Ti4+ doping levels using chemical precipitation method, and successfully prepared LiFePO4 material by high-temperature solid-phase method. By systematically studying the effect of Ti4+ doping on material structure, morphology, and electrochemical properties, we found that the discharge specific capacities of 2% Ti4+ doped LiFePO4 samples at 0.1, 1, 5, and 10 C reached 161.0, 132.4, 105.3, and 92.6 mAh g-1, respectively, demonstrating excellent electrochemical performance. Its lithium ion diffusion coefficient was also significantly better than other samples. The comprehensive analysis results of XRD, SEM, XPS, and electrochemical testing show that the appropriate amount of Ti4+ doping optimizes the diffusion path of lithium ions and increases the charge transfer rate, thereby significantly improving the electrochemical performance of LiFePO4. This discovery not only enriches the understanding of the modification mechanism of lithium-ion battery cathode materials, but also provides important scientific basis and practical guidance for the development of high-performance lithium-ion battery cathode materials.
A bipolar electrode-electrochemiluminescence sensor for sensitive detection of Escherichia coli O157: H7 based on loop-mediated isothermal amplification
Authors: Qi Yan , Wang Fengyang , Jiang Yanjun , Ji Lei , Xiong Xiaohui , Liu Yuanjian 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

A platform based on the bipolar electrode-electrochemiluminescence (BPE-ECL) and loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) was constructed for the detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli O157:H7). Firstly, the amplified product (double stranded DNA, dsDNA) of E. coli O157: H7 was efficiently obtained utilizing the LAMP technology. On the one hand, SYBR Green was added to the amplified product and colorimetric method was used to detect E. coli O157:H7. At a concentration of 10 CFU mL− 1 E. coli O157:H7 can only be qualitatively analyzed to determine the presence of the target bacteria. On the other hand, the methylene blue (MB) molecules were embedded in the dsDNA through electrostatic interactions. Then, by dropwise adding the mixture onto the cathode of the BPE, the ECL signal of Ru(bpy)32+ onto the anode was generated. Specifically, the BPE-ECL sensor displayed superior sensitivity for E. coli O157:H7 with a detection limit of 10 CFU mL− 1 and a wide linear concentration range of 101-106 CFU mL− 1. In summary, this sensor can effectively enhance the sensitivity and reliability of detection when compared to traditional colorimetric methods, and achieve qualitative and quantitative detection of E. coli O157:H7 by measuring the anode ECL signal of Ru(bpy)32+.
Do patients want their spirituality addressed during their hospital journey; A cross-sectional study at a tertiary care center in Lebanon
Authors: Assaf Mohammad , Ahmad Ali , Atwi Hanine , Habib Joseph , Haj Magda , Yehia Reham , Rahi Amal C. , Majdalani Marianne 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Background: Spirituality (including religiosity) is a powerful concept in Middle Eastern populations for members of all religious affiliations. Hence its effect on people’s lives, including their most cherished, health. Addressing this aspect is essential for the provision of holistic care but needs to be contextualized and baseline data in these countries is scarce. This study aims to assess the desire of cancer and critically ill adult inpatients to be asked about their spiritual history, the impact their religious and spiritual beliefs have on their medical decisions, and if such beliefs help them cope with their illnesses.
Methods: A questionnaire consisting of queries about demographics and spirituality was developed and used with 100 patients in a cross-sectional study. Psychometric analysis of the questionnaire was performed in a pilot study of 107 critically ill patients. Association between patient characteristics and outcomes of the study were performed.
Results: The scale is valid and reliable in assessing spiritual needs in our population of critically ill and cancer patients. Forty-five percent of patients wanted to be asked about their spirituality, only 4% had discussed it with their medical team. Christian and Muslim patients were equally likely to want their spiritual history taken, non-Lebanese patients were twice more likely, and patients with a higher number of hospital visits were less likely to want their spiritual history taken.
Conclusion: More structured training of healthcare personnel on addressing spirituality in the cultural context is needed. In our society, advocacy for patients with chronic illness embodies enquiring and addressing their spiritual needs through all the stages of their illness.
The Impact of Teacher Intervention on Early Writing Development in KG1 Students
Authors: Kanwal Kiran 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

This study examines the effectiveness of intentional teacher interventions, including parental involvement, deliberate errors, multisensory learning, and scaffolding, in enhancing the early writing development of Kindergarten students (ages 3.5–4). Using a quasi-experimental design, the study involved 26 students divided into intervention and control groups. The intervention group received structured support through techniques such as deliberate modeling of letter formation, error correction practices, targeted fine motor activities, and kinesthetic learning approaches.
Findings revealed significant improvements in fine motor skills, letter formation, and writing quality among the intervention group compared to the control group. Students exposed to these techniques demonstrated enhanced pincer grip, consistent letter proportions, and better overall writing organization.
The integration of multisensory learning and parental involvement further accelerated skill acquisition and motivation, with students confidently applying learned skills during independent activities and free play.
These results underscore the importance of providing young learners with targeted, interactive, and scaffolded interventions to foster confidence, competence, and foundational writing skills. The study highlights the need for further research to explore the long-term impacts of such strategies across diverse educational settings.
МЕНТАЛЬНАЯ ГЕОГРАФИЯ РАННЕГО СРЕДНЕВЕКОВЬЯТЕОРИЯ ЧЕТЫРЕХ ЦАРСТВ В СОЧИНЕНИЯХХРИСТИАНСКИХ АВТОРОВ V–VII ВВ.
Authors: Ващева И.Ю. 
Published: December 2024

Статья посвящена проблемам интерпретации пространственных представлений в текстах христианских историков раннего Средневековья. Эти представления зачастую вызывают недоумение у современного читателя и объясняются отсутствием научного мышления. Однако в оптике ментальной географии многие такие ошибки или странности выглядят весьма привлекательными для исследователей. Обращаясь к практикам толкования библейской Книги Даниила и связанной с ними концепции четырех царств, автор статьи пытается выявить особенности осмысления данной теории в текстах Павла Орозия, Мовсеса Хоренаци и Себеоса, а также определить степень ее востребованности в трудах христианских авторов VVIIвв.
The article deals with the problems of interpretation of spatial representations in the texts of Christian historians of the early Middle Ages. These ideas are often puzzling for the modern reader and are explained by the lack of scientific thinking. However, in the optics of mental geography, many of these errors or oddities look extremely attractive to researchers. Turning to the practice of interpreting the biblical Book of Daniel and the related concept of the four kingdoms, the author of the article tries to identify the features of the interpretation of this theory in the texts of Orozius, Khorenatsi and Sebeos, as well as to determine the degree of its demand in the works of Christian authors of the VVII cc.
РАССТАВАНИЕ КАК ИСПЫТАНИЕ ЧУВСТВэмоциональный фон рассказов о разлуке с родственникамив контексте прошлого и настоящего
Authors: Маслов А.Н. , Вершинина Ю.Е. 
Published: December 2024

В статье рассматриваются ситуации разлуки с родными и близкими, освещенные двумя писателями раннего Средневековья Григорием Турским и Бедой Достопоч-тенным. Анализируются, в частности, коммуникативные аспекты расставания родственников, эмоциональная реакция, приписанная персонажам исторических и агиографических текстов, а также оценка нарраторами поведения отдельных героев в соответствующих эпизодах повествования. Особый акцент сделан на соотношении сведений, формирующих эмоциональный фон того или иного эпизода, с целеполаганием нарраторов и жанровым своеобразием рассказов.
The paper deals with the situations of disconnection from close kindred reproduced by two early medieval writers Gregory of Tours and Venerable Bede. The authors analyse, in particular, the communicative aspects of the parting of relatives, the emotional reactions ascribed to the characters of historical and hagiographic texts, as well as the writers evaluation of the conduct of some characters in the corresponding episodes of their narratives. Special attention was paid to correlation between data which formed emotional background of concrete episodes and the writers goals as well as genre specifics of Gregorys and Bedes writing.
ДЖАННИ РОДАРИ И САМУИЛ МАРШАКДИАЛОГ ВО ВРЕМЕНИ И ПРОСТРАНСТВЕ
Authors: ДеФлорио Д. 
Published: December 2024

В статье рассмотрены отношения Джанни Родари и Самуила Маршака на фоне восстановленного диалога между Италией и Советским Союзом после Второй мировой войны. В историческом контексте послевоенных лет поездка итальянских делегаций в Советский Союз предстает как путешествие не только в пространстве, но и во времени, поскольку СССР не просто иная культура, а новая цивилизация, цивилизация будущего. Среди членов итальянских делегаций, особое внимание советская публицистика уделяла детскому писателю Джанни Родари, чей успех в СССР во многом способствовал его популярности в Италии. Реальная встреча двух титанов детской литературы состоялась в мифологизированном контексте, полном риторики и идеологических штампов. Автор подчеркивает необходимость различать плодотворные творческие отношения двух авторов от пафосного повествования об их знакомстве, характерного для статей и заметок в советских журналах и газетах того времени.
In the historical context of the post-war years, the visits made by Italian delegations to the Soviet Union seemed as much a journey through time as through space, insofar as the USSR represented not just a different culture, but a new civilisation, the civilisation of the future. Among the individuals who made up the Italian delegations, Soviet journalism paid particular attention to the childrens writer Gianni Rodari, whose success in the Soviet Union contributed greatly to his popularity back home in Italy. Soviet readers had first been introduced to the works of this Italian writer thanks to the translations of Samuil Marshak. However, the real-life meeting of these two titans of childrens literature took place in a highly mythologised context, full of rhetoric and ideological clichs. In order to obtain a more authentic picture, one should therefore distinguish the fruitful creative relations of the two authors from the ostentatious narration of their acquaintance that was so characteristic of the articles and notices regularly published in contemporary Soviet journals and newspapers.