Innovative Means Research Articles

Visualized analysis of microplastics in residents' diets and regional investigation of China

Microplastics are widely distributed in ecosystems and are increasingly found in food. This poses a potential threat to human health. However, current detections of microplastic in food primarily focused on the simple matrices, such as water, milk, and beverages, with relatively few methods available for complex matrices. Due to the strong matrix interference, non-destructive detection of microplastics in food has always been challenging. Thus, in this study, infrared spectral imaging approach was employed in tandem with chemometrics to perform nondestructive and in-situ characterization of microplastics in twelve diverse Chinese diets including meat and seafood stuffs. Results demonstrate that the proposed method can efficiently characterize common microplastics, such as polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and polyethylene (PE), etc., in various complex matrices. The IR spectral imaging was subsequently applied to the detection of microplastics in seafood samples collected from 24 provinces across China. Results revealed the widespread presence of microplastics in seafood diets with significant regional variations. Overall, this study offers an innovative and applicable means for detecting microplastics in complex foods and provides a reference for the rapid detection of microplastics in various materials.

An autoethnography of a transformative odyssey: decolonizing anthropology, the hegemony of English, and the pursuit of plurilogies

In this autoethnographic account of my own transformative odyssey, via drawing on my personal experiences as a Pakistani anthropologist, I explore the pervasive impacts of English language hegemony in academia. Contextualizing this hegemony within the ongoing discussions on the possibility of “decolonizing anthropology,” I ask about the possibility and affordability of promoting publications in native languages, thereby challenging the status quo wherein non-native English-speaking authors bear the financial burdens of translations. Also, I question the abilities and readiness of major anthropological platforms to embrace sessions or panels in native languages to promote plurilogies—a term I created to refer to the coexistence and acceptance by major anthropological platforms of multiple diverse perspectives, narratives, or wisdoms. By asking these questions, I hope to prompt a reevaluation of the dominance of English within the field as well as a reflexive anthropology that urges anthropologists to seek innovative means of communication and understanding.

ПІДГОТОВКА МАЙБУТНІХ ОФІЦЕРІВ РОЗВІДНИКІВ ДО ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ В УМОВАХ ЗМІШАНОГО НАВЧАННЯ ЗАСОБАМИ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНО-ОСВІТНЬОГО СЕРЕДОВИЩА

The article analyzes scientific works, the regulatory and legal framework and the content of educational and methodological documentation regarding the organization of professional training of future intelligence officers. Modern approaches related to distance learning and digitalization of professional training of future specialists of the national security and defense sector of Ukraine, as well as the European Union, have been identified. The results of previous studies have been summarized. It has been established that the professional training of future intelligence officers in the conditions of pandemics and full-scale war can be carried out in the format of blended learning using the means of a specially created informational and educational environment. It is substantiated that blended learning of future military intelligence officers consists of the educational activity in two forms: in form of training sessions in specialized classrooms under the direct supervision of the scientific and pedagogical workers and in form of independent work with electronic resources of a specially created information and educational environment. Varieties of blended learning models in the conditions of pandemic and full-scale war are distinguished, namely "rotational model", "flexible model", "person-oriented model" and "enriched virtual environment model". Pedagogical components of information and educational environment tools for blended learning of future intelligence officers have been developed, which include: independent study of new educational material, independent study of material using elements of creativity, independent improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in conditions of quasi-professional activity, and independent in-depth study of material. The introduction of innovative forms, methods and means of obtaining intelligence information into the professional training of future intelligence officers in the format of blended learning by means of the information and educational environment is proposed. The experience of conducting military intelligence acquired by the intelligence units of the armies of NATO member countries and the Armed Forces of Ukraine during the de-occupation of the territories of sovereign Ukraine captured by Russian-terrorist forces is considered as part of the blended learning. Standards of individual and collective training of future intelligence officers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and NATO are applied. Key words: future intelligence officers, blended learning, blended learning models, information and educational environment tools, pedagogical components of information and educational environment tools.

Mobile Technologies in Teaching Mathematics

Purpose. The article discusses the use of mobile technologies in teaching mathematics to engineering students. The relevance of the paper is due to the need to introduce new methods and means of teaching in connection with the increasing integration of mobile technologies into all areas of life, the interests and characteristics of the new, networked generation of students, the limited possibilities of using innovative methods and means of teaching mathematics due to the conduct of classes outside the computer lab.Materials and methods. The peculiarity of this study is that the integration of mobile technologies into the process of teaching mathematics is considered as a system of three components: technological, informational and social. The analysis of these components made it possible to obtain answers to research questions: where and how mobile devices should be used when studying mathematics; what mobile applications will provide the most effective learning of the discipline; how to organize the educational process using mobile technologies to increase interest and motivation in learning mathematics.Results. The main reasons for the lack of interest in studying mathematics and low motivation include the high level of abstraction of the discipline and the characteristics of the modern, networked generation of students. Analysis of scientific sources and our own observations made it possible to identify such characteristics as problems with understanding complex and long text, the ability to easily read from a small screen and process information in parallel, the choice of sound and images instead of text, the desire for short-term learning and instant results, and attitude towards mobile devices as vital items. Taking into account the interests and wishes of students, and relying on the didactic capabilities of mobile technologies, the paper proposes mobile applications for studying various topics of a mathematical course, assignment options that help increase motivation, develop group work skills and digital literacy. The importance and effectiveness of using social services for visualizing mathematical concepts and calculation schemes, as well as the WhatsApp messenger for instant messaging between students and receiving timely individual and group consultation from a lecturer, is shown. An important characteristic of the messenger is the presence of video communication.Conclusion. The analysis of scientific literature, the study of the requirements of employers and the interests of the modern, networked generation of students, indicated the need to integrate mobile technologies into the process of teaching mathematics. Working with different groups in terms of both the level of mathematical knowledge and the level of proficiency in mobile technologies made it possible to identify and outline ways to solve the main issues of using mobile technologies in teaching mathematics. With limited time to study mathematics, it is difficult for a lecturer to allocate additional time to present the capabilities and effectiveness of mobile applications. A solution to this issue may be to include a section “Mobile Technologies” in a course related to the study of information and communication technologies. It is noted that group work also contributes to a more effective study of the capabilities and techniques of working with mobile applications.

Cutting-edge HPLC and MCR techniques for synchronically quantifying anticholinergic drugs in the presence of C12 and C14 homologs: Robust application to green and white chemistry.

Green and white chemistry are vital to revolutionizing the chemical industry through their unparalleled potential to enhance sustainability and efficiency. In this study, nine sustainability tools of both green and white metrics, including green analytical procedure index (GAPI), ComplexGAPI, analytical greenness, analytical greenness metric for sample preparation, Analytical Eco-Scale (ESA), analytical method greenness score, high-performance liquid chromatography- environmental assessment tool (HPLC-EAT), analytical method volume intensity, and blue applicability grade index (BAGI), have been developed for appraising environmental friendliness for both innovative and straightforward mean centering of ratio spectra (MCR) and reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC)strategies utilized for concurrent analysis and separation of cyclopentolate (CYC) and C12 and C14 homologs of benzalkonium chloride (BNZ) in pure and ophthalmic solution. The mobile phase, formed of buffer phosphate and acetonitrile (35:65, v/v), was adjusted to pH 6.3, and 215-nm UV detection was used. The experimental flow rate was 2.0 mL min-1, and the analytical column was L11 Inertsil Ph-3 (150 mm × 4.6 mm, 5 µm). All sequences were run at 25°C in the column oven. The MCR approach effectively resolved the drug's spectral overlapping. CYC and BNZ employed this approach at 227.5 and 220.4 nm, respectively. As part of the HPLC analysis, an isocratic method was employed with phosphate buffer and acetonitrile in the mobile phase at 35:65. A correlation coefficient greater than 0.999 was observed between the calibration curves for the HPLC and MCR methods in the ranges of 20-320 µg mL-1 and 5-30 µg mL-1 for all drugs. The technique yields excellent primary recovery rates, ranging from 97.2% to 100.5%. The recommended approach has been validated according to International Council for Harmonizationguidelines.

Kemajuan Teknologi Informasi dalam Perkembangan Bisnis Global

This study analyzes the impact of information technology advances in global business using a qualitative research approach. The introduction presents the background to the importance of information technology in company expansion, operational efficiency, and business innovation. The purpose of the study is to provide a deeper understanding of the role of information technology in business strategy and operations in the global market. The research method used is a review of various sources of information which is then compiled into a new study. Results and discussions show that information technology facilitates global expansion through digital communication tools, efficient cross-border collaboration, and integrated supply chain management. In addition, information technology improves operational efficiency through business process automation and advanced data analysis. Furthermore, information technology becomes a catalyst for innovation and business growth through easy access to data and information, collaboration among stakeholders, and adoption of new business models. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of integrating information technology in the company's business strategy to maintain competitiveness in an increasingly complex global market. By utilizing information technology optimally, companies can achieve operational efficiency, meaningful innovation, and sustainable business growth.

Halogen-doped CQDs as a modulation of fractional function sensing in ZIF composites

This study draws inspiration from the partition-function sensing mechanism of plant cells for purifying harmful gas molecules. The size of the pore size of ZIF-8 sieving gas molecules was modulated by halogen-doped carbon quantum dots (CQDs) during the formation of ZIF-8. Notably, the difference in electronegativity of different halogens makes the sieving pore size of ZIF-8 tunable in the nanometer range, which greatly enhances the selectivity of the composite. In addition, the halogen-doped carbon quantum dots modulate the structure, band gap, and impedance of the composites, enabling the detection of specific gases on the order of ppb. Using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, simulation data and density-functional theory, we find that halogen-doped CQDs can fine-tune the pore size of ZIF-8 by influencing the chemical bond lengths by affecting the positions of atoms on the imidazole ring. Plants in nature are similarly characterized in that different components act as sensors for characteristic gas components and synergistically promote the adsorption and purification processes of gas molecules. This study provides an innovative means of modifying the structure and properties of ZIF materials and introduces the concept of plant-like gas multi-sensing in the field of gas sensing research.

An Experimental Study of SAQ Training on the Agility and Quality of Young Wushu Students

This paper analyzes and demonstrates whether SAQ training in martial arts training is more conducive to improving the sensitivity and competitive performance of martial arts players, and uses spss27 software for data processing. The general teaching material of the Department of Physical Education of Wushu puts forward that Wushu takes offensive and defensive fights such as kicking, hitting, throwing, holding, striking, and stabbing as action materials, and compiles various unarmed and equipment routines according to the contradictory laws of offensive and defensive advance and retreat, movement and static slowness, hardness and softness, emptiness and reality. He represents a national form of sport designed to strengthen the physique, cultivate will, and train fighting skills (Wu Dong, 2020). Sensitivity, also referred to as ‘body IQ,’ is crucial and closely related to all sports. Therefore, we should expand innovative training means according to the needs of the times and the principle of adapting to social needs. This paper uses the method of literature, experiment, expert interview, spss27 software analysis expounds the influence of SAQ training methods on the physical sensitivity, which has a great guarantee for the competitive performance of the martial arts majors. Facing the physical and mental health of young people, based on the theory of multiple sources, this paper puts forward the perfect path of wushu training it aims to provide theoretical reference and reference for the scientific training of Chinese teenagers in martial arts, so as to let flowers blossom and the trees grow. In the general provisions of the new Sports Law, the new concepts of “priority development”, “integration of sports and education” and “comprehensive development” of youth and school sports are also proposed, and the chapter name of “Youth and School sports” is used to replace the original “school sports”, filling the gap in youth sports legislation and achieving a qualitative leap forward (Tian Siyuan & Song Yaxin, 2023).

Moss Bags as Active Biomonitors of Air Pollution: Current State of Understanding, Applications and Concerns

Dual concerns involving the rise in airborne pollutant levels and bulging need to protect-preserve human health have propelled the search for innovative means for air quality monitoring to aid in evidence-based decision-making (pollution prevention-mitigation). In this regard, moss bags have gathered a great deal of attention as active biomonitors. In this reflective discourse, we systematically review the world literature to present a bird’s eye view of moss bag applications and advances while highlighting potential concerns. We begin with a brief note on mosses as biomonitors, highlighting the advantages of moss bags over the passive technique (native moss), other living organisms (lichens, vascular plants), and instrument-based measurements. A major strand of moss bag research involves urban ecosystem sustainability studies (e.g., street tunnels and canyons, parks), while others include event-specific monitoring and change detection (e.g., SARS-CoV-2 Lockdown), indoor-outdoor air quality assessment, and change detection in land use patterns. Recent advances include biomagnetic studies, radioisotopic investigations, and mobile applications. Efforts are currently underway to couple moss bag results with a suite of indicators [e.g., relative accumulation factor (RAF), contamination factor (CF), pollution load index (PLI), enrichment factor (EF)] and spatially map the results for holistic appraisal of environmental quality (hot spot detection). However, while moss bag innovations and applications continue to grow over time, we point to fundamental concerns/uncertainties (e.g., lack of concordance in operational procedures and parameterization, ideal species selection, moss vitality) that still need to be addressed by targeted case studies, before the moss results could be considered in regulatory interventions.

RESEARCH OF AWARENESS OF TECHNICAL HIGHER EDUCATION APPLICANTS WITH INNOVATIVE MEANS OF PHYSICAL CULTURE AND SPORTS

The article is devoted to determining the interest of higher education students in physical education classes, their awareness of innovative forms, methods and modern methods of health-improving fitness training. The results of the survey of students of higher education institutions of technical profile, conducted with the help of Google-form, on promising (in their opinion) directions of improving the discipline "Physical Education" in the institution of higher education of technical profile due to the introduction of the proposed innovative methods in the teaching system are analyzed. It is established that students have prior experience in Physical Culture and Sports, their interest in transforming the process of physical education, experience and prospects for using existing, modern and affordable methods of health training in combination with other (traditional and innovative) methods to improve the physical condition of those who are engaged. The purpose of the study is to promote awareness of educational applicants of the basics of organizing the educational process of physical education in higher education institutions, their familiarization with the currently available and promising innovative means of Physical Culture and Sports. During the experimental study, the following methods were used: analysis of materials of pedagogical literature, pedagogical observations on the practice of organizing the educational process in higher education institutions; questionnaires; methods of statistical data processing. Results and conclusions. Sports and physical culture should be an integral part of the life of modern students. But, as the survey showed, a fairly large percentage of young people are not interested in the presence of the discipline "Physical Education" in the individual plan. However, the majority of students (about 90%) who were regularly or sporadically engaged in physical exercises before admission are sure that "physical education" should be present throughout the entire period of study. In addition, the survey showed that many students are dissatisfied with the content of the physical education system in higher education institutions and therefore believe that the current system needs to be improved and changed. More than half of the surveyed students want to continue their sports life after graduation. The novelty of the presented study is that over the past 5 years, which included the transition to distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine, almost for the first time an attempt was made to analyze the degree of awareness of applicants for higher education (in particular, of technical profile) of the existence of innovative methods and corresponding means of Physical Culture and Sports.

Review of employees' bootleg innovation behavior

Innovation behavior is an important factor to help enterprises gain competitive advantage. Bootleg innovation, as a special form of enterprise innovation, is becoming more and more common in enterprises. Bootleg innovation means that individuals continue to carry out hidden innovation behaviors because they firmly believe that innovative ideas are beneficial to the organization. Relevant studies show that employees, leaders and organizational factors all have an impact on bootleg innovation. However, the effect of bootleg innovation has not been universally recognized. Studies show that bootleg innovation can improve the innovation performance of employees and organizations, but it may also lead to the decline of organizational efficiency. In this paper, the formation factors and effects of bootleg innovation are sorted out, hoping to provide reference for subsequent research.

Analysis of Music Teaching Problems in Chinese Universities

This study aims to explore the problems of music teaching in Chinese colleges and universities. Through the review and analysis of the existing literature, it is found that music teaching in Chinese colleges and universities suffers from the problems of homogenised content, outdated methods and insufficient teachers. Among them, the problems in teaching are specifically reflected in the following three aspects: music teaching in Chinese colleges and universities tends to favour traditional classical music, ignoring other genres of music, students lack of music education that combines with the trend of the times, and the influence of China's education system and policies. Outdated teaching methods are specifically manifested in the following 3 aspects: neglecting the active participation of students and the cultivation of practical ability, lack of innovative teaching means and tools, and the existence of the neglect of students' individual needs. Inadequate teacher strength is specifically manifested in the following 3 aspects: inadequate teacher training system, lack of teachers with professional skills, and imperfect teacher mobility and file management.

An Exploration of Student Development in Private Colleges and Universities Based on the Concept of Whole-Course Parenting

This article comprehensively analyzes the influencing factors of student development in private colleges and universities in the context of the new era, and explores effective paths to promote student development based on the concept of whole process parenting. The article firstly outlines the importance of integration and optimization of educational resources, pointing out that private colleges and universities should make full use of modern information technology to build an intelligent educational environment and realize the maximum utilization of educational resources. Secondly, the article emphasizes the necessity of students' ability cultivation and enhancement, and argues that private colleges and universities should stimulate students' interest and potential in learning through innovative teaching methods and means, and improve students' independent learning ability and innovation ability. Finally, the article discusses the strategies for the cultivation of students' innovative spirit and practical ability, and proposes that private colleges and universities should provide students with practical opportunities through school-enterprise cooperation, scientific research projects, the construction of practice platforms and other ways to cultivate innovative talents who can adapt to the needs of social development.

Knowledge mapping of translanguaging in education: A scientometric analysis using CiteSpace

The study of translanguaging in education has drawn increasing attention from scholars, particularly in the past decade. The present research conducted a comprehensive scientometric analysis using the CiteSpace application to investigate the multifaceted phenomenon of translanguaging in the context of education. It addresses the pressing need for quantitative review efforts in the domain of translanguaging in education by employing visualization as an innovative means of presenting bibliometric data. This paper analyzes 680 relevant journal articles published between 2010 and 2022, identifies three phases in the development of translanguaging research, and highlights topics such as bilingual education, higher education, and language-in-education policy. The primary findings, presented through statistical analyses and succinct commentaries, are organized into four sections to address the research questions including 1) general situation, 2) leading geographical locations, 3) co-citation analysis, and 4) keywords co-occurrence analysis. The findings reveal the importance of exploiting students' linguistic repertoires and home languages in education to enhance learning and promote a sense of belonging. This review offers valuable resources for subsequent research in the domain of translanguaging in education that is founded on a better understanding of multilingualism and its significance in contemporary educational landscapes.

Study on the Impact of Carbon Financial Transactions on Green Innovation Efficiency

Carbon financial trading is an innovative means of utilizing market mechanisms to promote greenhouse gas emission reduction, which is of great significance for achieving low-carbon, green and sustainable development. And green innovation efficiency is a comprehensive index, which reflects the efficiency of resource and technology allocation in the process of green innovation, as well as the potential and ability to achieve high output. Every leap forward in green innovation is toward cleaner, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly goals, and improving the efficiency of innovation is key to ensuring that the process is sustainable and more conducive to sustainable development and environmental protection. This paper takes 15 provinces and cities in our country as the research object. Based on the perspective of input and output, the Super-efficient SBM model is used to measure the efficiency of green innovation in 15 provinces and cities using Matlab, and the Tobit model is used for empirical analysis. The results show that economic agents utilize resources efficiently in the process of production and innovation, and can balance the relationship between economic development and environmental protection well. CDM projects have a significant negative impact on green innovation efficiency, and the impact of CDM projects on green innovation efficiency may be restricted by a variety of factors.

The Role Of Innovative Marketing In Enhancing Creativity Of Industrial Organizations

Innovative marketing has become a basic pillar that countries and industrial companies rely on to achieve creativity in their work, a true criterion for their success and failure, and an essential element for their profit or loss. Innovative marketing has become an urgent necessity and there is no way to ignore it, because of its vital therefore, industrial organizations must shift from traditional marketing to innovative marketing and think outside traditional frameworks by constantly keeping pace with development, encouraging innovation, generating modern ideas, and adopting the concept of creativity by following modern and innovative marketing means and methods based on distinction and superiority. Hence, this search aimed to know the influence of innovative marketing in developing creativity. Data were collected using a questionnaire survey. The questionnaire form was distributed to a sample of 84 employees at the General Company for Textile and Leather Industry, in addition to personal interviews conducted by the researchers. The study results indicated that there is a relationship between innovative marketing in developing creativity through the selected dimensions, as the company’s management seeks to provide better sustainable programs for developing creativity by enhancing activities related to understanding customers’ desires and providing more of those desires. Paper type: Analytical research.

TUTORIAL SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMPETENCE OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS IN SHIP NAVIGATION

The relevance of the study is determined by the fact that in modern society, one of the main ways to ensure sustainable development of society in the context of signs of environmental crisis is the formation of environmental competence, the inclusion of environmental safety factors in the context of professional training and formation of future specialists. The aim of the study is to identify and substantiate the most important aspects of tutor support for the formation of environmental competence of future specialists in ship navigation. Methods: theoretical methods of systematic analysis of philosophical, psychological and pedagogical literature to reveal the main provisions of the problem under study; analysis of current dissertation research; generalization and systematization to formulate own views on the problem of forming the environmental competence of future specialists in ship navigation. Results: various aspects of the concept of tutor support for the formation of environmental competence of future specialists in navigation are analyzed. The peculiarity of the study is the identification of innovative productive conditions and means of environmental education in higher education. Based on the idea of the need to organize purposeful environmental and vocational education, based on the use of active, practice-oriented teaching tools and technologies, the tutoring support is characterized, which allows the student to act as an initiative subject performing personally meaningful activities aimed at meaningful solution of ecological problems and improvement of the environment. The principles of the tutor form of interaction between teacher and student, the essence of the tutor's position and tutor support in the process of forming the environmental competence of future specialists in ship navigation are determined. Support, accompaniment, and facilitation are considered as effective forms of tutoring. Explaining the importance of openness of the educational and socio-cultural space within which the formation of environmental competence is carried out, the forms and technologies, as well as key aspects of tutoring support for the formation of environmental competence of future maritime transport specialists are listed. Conclusions: the prospects of using tutoring are due to the possibility of implementing a personal education strategy and the variability of using various resources of the socio-cultural environment based on the student's own potential and the content aspects of the main activity. The current ecological situation determines the need for a reasonable and responsible attitude to the environment. At the same time, the success of environmental protection and nature-transforming activities depends on the level of maturity of ecological thinking of specialists providing all spheres of life. The formation of high levels of environmental competence is the basis for the development of citizenship and patriotism, and therefore requires the search for effective approaches, forms and methods. Tutoring support in the framework of the formation of environmental competence of future maritime professionals allows to create optimal conditions for the actualization and development of a responsible and proactive attitude to the problems of preserving and improving the environment through a special emphasis on the manifestation of activity and initiative during professional activities to solve environmental problems and environmental protection, drawing up and implementing a personal trajectory of professional development of the student, development of the socio-cultural, communicative, leadership, and moral potential of the future specialist, which will allow the student to form his or her own environmental behavior model and effectively carry out professional activities based on the experience of solving environmental problems.

Optimizing Concrete Properties Utilizing Marble Waste Powder with Fine Aggregate and Coconut Shell with Coarse Aggregate

The study delves into the innovative utilization of marble waste powder and coconut shell as potential additives in concrete production, aiming to enhance its mechanical and physical properties. By replacing 20% of coarse aggregate with coconut shell and varying the proportion of marble waste powder as replacements for fine aggregate at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%, a series of experimental mixes were formulated. Ordinary Portland cement of grade 53 served as the binding agent. Results indicated significant improvements in various engineering properties of the concrete, particularly in cube compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural strength. The study underscores the economic and ecological viability of incorporating these waste materials, highlighting their role in augmenting concrete performance while reducing environmental impact. This research contributes to advancing sustainable practices within the construction industry by optimizing material usage and enhancing concrete properties through innovative means. Key Words: Marble waste powder (MWP), Coconut shell (CS), Concrete.

The effectiveness of a 3D interactive learning environment as a mechanism for sharing and retaining knowledge

The purpose of this study was to develop recommendations for the use of 3D interactive technologies in the educational process to improve the learning of students. The experiment involved 200 students of the same age in two different groups who interacted with immersive or conventional technologies. The task was divided into four stages. In modern world, immersive technologies are constantly evolving, allowing for effective learning and thus the creation of a 3D learning environment. This study covered the significance of 3D interactive environments in the learning process, which affect the long-term retention of knowledge by students. The study analysed the perception and satisfaction of education through interactivity. The potential benefits of introducing 3D interactive learning environments into the educational process were identified. It was proved that interactive 3D learning environments can be an effective way of transmitting and storing information for such reasons as engaging students, visualising material, adapting to individual needs, preserving the information provided, and evaluating the result. The obtained findings helped to determine the effectiveness of understanding, sharing, and retaining knowledge in 3D interactive learning environment. It was established that the use of 3D learning environments helps to increase the interest and activity of students in the learning process. New opportunities are opening for visualising complex concepts and effective learning in a variety of fields. A significant aspect is that the potential of 3D learning environments as an innovative means of transferring and preserving knowledge is significant, and the impact on students is positive. The practical significance of the work is to determine the effectiveness of using interactive 3D technologies in the educational process, which contribute to increasing students’ interest, activity and long-term retention of knowledge

Utilization of non-biodegradable waste for Manufacturing of Brick along with M-sand

The exponential rise in the production of plastic and the consequential surge in plastic waste have led the scientists and researchers look out for innovative and sustainable means to reuse/recycle the plastic waste in order to reduce its negative impact on environment. Construction material, converting waste plastic into fuel, household goods, fabric and clothing are some of the sectors where waste plastic is emerging as a viable option. Out of these, construction material modified with plastic waste has garnered lot of attention. Modification of construction material with plastic waste serves a dual purpose. It reduces the amount of plastic waste going to landfills or litter and secondly lessens the use of mined construction materials, thereby mitigating the negative impact of construction industry on environment. The plastic waste is naturally available in surplus quantity and hence the cost factor comes down. Also coloring agents can be added to the mixture to attain desired shades. Hence in this thesis, an attempt is made to study regard the properties of the brick which is manufactured using plastic wastes. The present work deals with the manufacturing and analysis of bricks made with waste plastic (LDPE) and fine aggregates. The bricks produced are light weight, have smooth surface and fine edges, do not have cracks and have high crushing strength and very low water absorption. Key Words: reuse, mitigating, environment, manufacture, analysis, attempt.