Resource Practices Research Articles

Establishment of a novel human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 infection model using cell-free virus.

The primary mode of infection by human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) is cell-to-cell transmission during contact between infected cells and target cells. Cell-free HTLV-1 infections are known to be less efficient than infections with other retroviruses, and transmission of free HTLV-1 is considered not to occur in vivo. However, it has been demonstrated that cell-free HTLV-1 virions can infect primary lymphocytes and dendritic cells in vitro, and that virions embedded in biofilms on cell membranes can contribute to transmission. The establishment of an efficient cell-free HTLV-1 infection model would be a useful tool for analyzing the replication process of HTLV-1 and the clonal expansion of infected cells. We first succeeded in obtaining supernatants with high-titer cell-free HTLV-1 using a highly efficient virus-producing cell line. The HTLV-1 virions retained the structural characteristics of retroviruses. Using this cell-free infection model, we confirmed that a variety of cell lines and primary cultured cells can be infected with HTLV-1 and demonstrated that the provirus was randomly integrated into all chromosomes in the target cells. The provirus-integrated cell lines were HTLV-1-productive. Furthermore, we demonstrated for the first time that cell-free HTLV-1 is infectious in vivo using a humanized mouse model. These results indicate that this cell-free infection model recapitulates the HTLV-1 life cycle, including entry, reverse transcription, integration into the host genome, viral replication, and secondary infection. The new cell-free HTLV-1 infection model is promising as a practical resource for studying HTLV-1 infection.IMPORTANCECo-culture of infected and target cells is frequently used for studying HTLV-1 infection. Although this method efficiently infects HTLV-1, the cell mixture is complex, and it is extremely difficult to distinguish donor infected cells from target cells. In contrast, cell-free HTLV-1 infection models allow for more strict experimental conditions. In this study, we established a novel and efficient cell-free HTLV-1 infection model. Using this model, we successfully evaluated the infectivity titers of cell-free HTLV-1 as proviral loads (copies per 100 cells) in various cell lines, primary cultured cells, and a humanized mouse model. Interestingly, the HTLV-1-associated viral biofilms played an important role in enhancing the infectivity of the cell-free infection model. This cell-free HTLV-1 infection model reproduces the replication cycle of HTLV-1 and provides a simple, powerful, and alternative tool for researching HTLV-1 infection.

“(scream)(wriggle)(dismally crawl)” – parentheses as semiotic resources for translanguaging and trans-semiotic practices on Chinese micro-blogging

ABSTRACT While extensive research has explored translanguaging practices online in relation to named languages, written signs, such as punctuation, are under-researched despite their creative, multifunctional, and playful potential. This study investigates the use of parentheses on a Chinese micro-blogging site, Weibo with a translanguaging lens. We explore how online users exploited parentheses for innovative meanings and functions and how creative adoptions of parentheses facilitate the translanguaging practices featured with trans-boundary communication. Data were collected using Python with keywords “parenthesis literature” – a cyberliteracy in which parentheses are often used in ways that deviate from its conventional usages, along with manual data cleaning. We identified four types of trans-semiotic practices, including trans-scenarios, trans-semiotizing for new punctuation marks, trans-modality for stylizing emoticons, and conventionalizing parentheses for indicating speech acts. We argue that online users engage in trans-semiotic practices via fluid controls of parentheses, during which they turn a conventional punctuation into translanguaging cues, rendering extra-linguistic resources important components in meaning-making in digital communication.

Innovative Teaching: A Proposed Immersive Reader Training Program for Special Needs Teachers

This concept paper presents a training program aimed at empowering teachers of special needs students at Tasik Puteri 2 Primary School to effectively utilize immersive reader technology in their classrooms. Immersive reader serves as an assistive technology tool that enhances reading and writing skills among students with special needs by offering customizable visual and auditory aids. The training program is developed following a needs assessment and encompasses workshops, hands-on practice, and online resources, enabling teachers to comprehend the technology's functionalities and tailor it to suit their special needs students. Continuous support and monitoring ensure successful integration of the technology, while collaborative efforts among educators create a nurturing learning environment. By implementing immersive reader technology, the paper anticipates providing special needs students with enhanced engagement opportunities, potentially reducing the academic achievement gap between them and their peers.

Dissociative Identity Disorder in Schools Part I.

Dissociation is a normal life adaptation that can become pronounced and disruptive in the setting of repeated or extreme exposure to trauma. Children and adolescents may experience dissociation due to a trauma or stressor-related disorder, anxiety, or depressive disorders. Children and adolescents also may mimic behavior they see online as a way of expressing internally painful and intolerable experiences. Myth and misinformation surround the diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder (DID), formerly multiple personality disorder. The purpose of this article is to provide school nurses with evidence-based information on DID and resources for practice regarding how to provide a secure, consistent approach to students who are being traumatized, misunderstood, or excluded at home or at school. Part 1 of this two-part series describes DID foundations and DID in school-aged children, reviews controversy spurred by social media representation, and presents the Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) model. TIC offers useful perspectives regardless of a student's presentation or diagnostic status. Part 2 will discuss recommendations for managing dissociative presentations using a team-based approach, focusing on the school nurse's roles and responsibilities.

The Authors’ Didactic Writing Practice Resources as a Means of Forming Learner Autonomy Skills

The paper considers the specifics of forming learner autonomy skills, which are an important prerequisite for successful human activity in various spheres of modern education. The purpose of the study is to investigate how learner autonomy can be formed when linguistics students are taught Writing Practice and to substantiate the efficiency of the authors’ course in forming learner autonomy among linguistic students. Throughout an experiment that was run during one semester in groups of linguistics students, it was proved that the learner autonomy developed using specifically designed didactic resources, which are described in detail in the paper, resulted in the learners showing significantly improved writing skills. It can be concluded that learner autonomy, which is formed in the course of an integrated process, encourages more intense involvement of students in educational activities, e.g. searching for and processing information, completing assignments to develop discussion and argumentation abilities, etc. All in all, it eventually broadens the student’s mind and stimulates more effective acquisition of the desired skills.

Designing equitable media literacy interventions for critical youth agency

In recent years, young people engaged in political discourse and civic action online. U.S.-based social movements centered on equity issues, such as Black Lives Matter, Dreamers, and March for Our Lives, engaged young people in shaping and publicizing the goals of these movements through digital platforms. Increasingly in communities at the margins, young Americans need digital and media literacy skills to supplement contentious education restrictions within the United States, as with many state bills curtailing the teaching of LGBTQIA+ histories and critical race theory. With these considerations in mind, our team conducted a national study of impactful media literacy in the United States. The study included an extensive literature review, interviews with key stakeholders, and a national survey of educators within the United States. Aimed at understanding the practices in formal and informal learning spaces, the research process inspired the creation of a field guide focused on offering resources for equity-focused media literacy practices that can support educators where professional structures could not, a core finding from our study on impactful media literacy. This paper shares the process for creating the Field Guide for Equitable Media Literacy Practices, developed and published as a form of public-facing scholarship to encourage all media literacy practitioners to undergo a transformative learning process. The field guide offers a series of approaches to equitable media literacy practices centered on equity and inclusion. While the research is U.S.-based, we believe the practices suggested within the field guide apply globally, especially as we see an increase in youth movements that impact beyond geographic and cultural boundaries.

Use of singular spectral analysis to reconstruct average monthly flow time series with complex behavior

Time series analysis is a useful tool for many practical water resource management applications, such as planning and anticipating conflict around water use. These analyses are also necessary for the use, design and operation of hydrotechnical works and for the protection of aquatic ecosystems. Basically, his review focuses on classic models such as Box and Jenkins. However, restrictive assumptions about data and residuals make its use difficult. As an alternative, non-parametric approaches are interesting due to their application versatility. One of the techniques that has been widely used in the analysis of flow time series is Singular Spectral Analysis (SSA). However, its application is concentrated as a pre-processor or in hybrid approaches and, because of this, many studies focus only on the model to be improved, leaving gaps in the process understanding that underlie the SSA. Within this context, and because of this, the objective of this study is to present the SSA technique in detail, through an application to a time series of monthly average flows with complex behavior (Jucu River, located in Southeast Brazil), in order to overcome gaps associated to a rigorous understanding of the procedures that make up the SSA. The Sequential SSA technique was used to decompose signal and noise components. The reconstructed series preserved the dynamics of the observed series, suggesting a strong influence of the signal component (trend and seasonality) on its behavior. It’s expected that the technique can be used with greater fluidity by specialists and contribute to the management of water resources.
 Keywords: decomposition, reconstruction, singular spectrum analysis.

Integrating innovative pedagogical practices: the impact of the Labprof Box on science

Prompted by the contribution to improving Science education in the Baixada Maranhense region, we have created an innovative tool titled: LabProf Box. The LabProf Box has been contributing to Science education and enhancing student learning. Our educational product represents a significant advancement in education by incorporating innovative pedagogical practices. It promotes effective understanding of scientific concepts by providing practical resources and experiments that go beyond traditional teaching methods. These approaches capture students' attention and make them active participants in the learning process. They also foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, essential for academic and professional growth. Applied in the Baixada Maranhense, a region often challenged by educational disparities, these disparities have been improved through the introduction of this educational resource. In this work, we present the application of our educational product, the LabProf Box, in the Baixada Maranhense region, which has heightened students' interest, making the teaching of Science more accessible and engaging.

High-Quality eHealth Websites for Information on Endometriosis: Systematic Search.

eHealth websites are increasingly being used by community members to obtain information about endometriosis. Additionally, clinicians can use these websites to enhance their understanding of the condition and refer patients to these websites. However, poor-quality information can adversely impact users. Therefore, a critical evaluation is needed to assess and recommend high-quality endometriosis websites. This study aimed to evaluate the quality and provide recommendations for high-quality endometriosis eHealth websites for the community and clinicians. PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) 2020 guidelines informed 2 Google searches of international and Australian eHealth websites. The first search string used the terms "endometriosis," "adenomyosis," or "pelvic pain," whereas "Australia" was added to the second search string. Only free eHealth websites in English were included. ENLIGHT, a validated tool, was used to assess the quality across 7 domains such as usability, visual design, user engagement, content, therapeutic persuasiveness, therapeutic alliance, and general subjective evaluation. Websites with a total score of 3.5 or more were classified as "good" according to the ENLIGHT scoring system and are recommended as high-quality eHealth websites for information on endometriosis. In total, 117 eHealth websites were screened, and 80 were included in the quality assessment. Four high-quality eHealth websites (ie, those that scored 3.5 or more) were identified (Endometriosis Australia Facebook Page, Endometriosis UK, National Action Plan for Endometriosis on EndoActive, and Adenomyosis by the Medical Republic). These websites provided easily understood, engaging, and accurate information. Adenomyosis by the Medical Republic can be used as a resource in clinical practice. Most eHealth websites scored well, 3.5 or more in the domains of usability (n=76, 95%), visual design (n=64, 80%), and content (n=63, 79%). However, of the 63 websites, only 25 provided references and 26 provided authorship details. Few eHealth websites scored well on user engagement (n=18, 23%), therapeutic persuasiveness (n=2, 3%), and therapeutic alliance (n=22, 28%). In total, 30 (38%) eHealth websites scored well on general subjective evaluation. Although geographical location can influence the search results, we identified 4 high-quality endometriosis eHealth websites that can be recommended to the endometriosis community and clinicians. To improve quality, eHealth websites must provide evidence-based information with appropriate referencing and authorship. Factors that enhance usability, visual design, user engagement, therapeutic persuasiveness, and therapeutic alliance can lead to the successful and long-term uptake of eHealth websites. User engagement, therapeutic persuasiveness, and therapeutic alliance can be strengthened by sharing lived experiences and personal stories and by cocreating meaningful content for both the community and clinicians. Reach and discoverability can be improved by leveraging search engine optimization tools. PROSPERO CRD42020185475; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=185475&VersionID=2124365.

Factors influencing delays and overtime during surgery: a descriptive analytics for high volume arthroplasty procedures.

The aim of this article is to analyze factors influencing delays and overtime during surgery. We utilized descriptive analytics and divided the factors into three levels. In level one, we analyzed each surgical metrics individually and how it may influence the Surgical Success Rate (SSR) of each operating day. In level two, we compared up to three metrics at once, and in level three, we analyzed four metrics to identify more complex patterns in data including correlations. Within each level, factors were categorized as patient, surgical team, and time specific. Retrospective data on 788 high volume arthroplasty procedures was compiled and analyzed from the 4-joint arthroplasty operating room at our institution. Results demonstrated that surgical team performance had the highest impact on SSR whereas patient metrics had the least influence on SSR. Additionally, beginning the surgical day on time has a prominent effect on the SSR. Finally, the experience of the surgeon had almost no impact on the SSR. In conclusion, we gathered a list of insights that can help influence the re-allocation of resources in daily clinical practice to offset inefficiencies in arthroplasty surgeries.

Building pathology capacity in sub-Saharan Africa to improve breast cancer diagnosis and treatment: training laboratory technicians in high-quality manual immunohistochemistry

BackgroundTo address the need for a skilled workforce in breast cancer (BC) pathology in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), we implemented an education program to train laboratory technicians in manual immunohistochemistry (IHC).MethodsA quality improvement education project was developed. Interactive webinars were held every six months with didactics and presentations from African experts with experience in IHC. We conducted knowledge assessments and surveys on current practice, equipment, and human resources. A digital mentorship platform (DMP) was created for discussions, sharing SOPs, and networking. For one year (2022–2023), we followed developments in pathology capacity, practice changes, and educational needs. A paired t-test was used to calculate the significance of changes in knowledge immediately after the webinar and comfort level with topics 35 days after the webinar.ResultsTwo hundred and sixty six participants from 10 SSA countries attended the first webinar, a series of six lectures on IHC theory, methods, and practice. Ninety-five participants from nine SSA countries provided a baseline assessment of pathology capacity and feedback. Mean knowledge increased by 17.4% immediately after the webinar (from 41.8% pre-webinar to 59.2% post, p = < 0.0001). Self-reported comfort level in topics 35 days after the webinar increased by 11.3%, but this was not statistically significant (mean 3.36 pre- to 3.74 post, p = 0.1). Over six months, recordings were accessed 412 times. After six months, the second webinar had 93 participants from eight SSA countries. Membership in the DMP increased from 64 to 172; recordings were viewed 412 times in six months; and 113 participants from nine SSA countries completed surveys. Among 74 respondents who perform IHC, 43.5% reported moderate or significant positive practice changes such as improved antigen retrieval techniques and optimization of preanalytical variables. Over half (52.7%, n = 39) reported the quality of slides had moderately or significantly improved. After one year, a third webinar had 98 participants from eight SSA countries. Thirty-eight completed surveys, DMP membership increased to 199, and 1 reported launching IHC in a lab in Nigeria.ConclusionsOur program 1) reached hundreds of participants and provided a baseline assessment of pathology capacity across nine SSA countries; 2) created a novel mechanism to build pathology capacity and assess progress with this cohort; and 3) improved practices and the preparation of slides for over half performing manual IHC. After one year, interest was sustained. Tracking impact on diagnosis and treatment of BC in the region is needed long-term.

THE IMPACT OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION ON STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS IN THE GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS OF BATTICALOA DISTRICT IN SRI LANKA

The study aims to explore the strengths and obstacles encountered in implementing Inclusive Education (IE) within government schools in the Batticaloa district. The research utilised a qualitative approach through multiple case studies. Conveniently, five government schools practising IE in the Batticaloa district were selected. Participants were purposefully chosen and included five Assistant Directors of Special Education/In-Service Advisors Special Education (ADs/ISAs SE), five principals, five class teachers, ten subject teachers, and five parents of students with SENs. The interview schedules were used to collect information from ADs/ISAs SE, school principals, class teachers, and parents. At the same time, focus group discussions were conducted with subject teachers of inclusive classrooms. Observations were also made in the selected inclusive schools. Data analysis involved narrative analyses, which included coding, categorising, and theming. The study revealed that information provision, collaborative efforts of stakeholders, peer and teacher-student interactions, principal and teacher competencies, teaching methods, curriculum adaptation, assessment, and student accomplishments were found to strengthen IE practices. However, challenges were identified, such as the absence of school-level IE policies, safe and accessible physical infrastructure, Individualised Educational Plan (IEP) implementation, and resource allocation. Therefore, school-level IE policies should be developed to facilitate IE practices, improve the physical features of schools for easy accessibility for children with SENs, and improve the links for funding and resources in IE practices in government schools of Batticaloa district were recommended based on the findings.

Microvascular Decompression:The Superiority of Transposition

In this feature article, we underscore the advantages of Transposition over Interposition in the management of trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm. Interposition, while effective, has raised concerns owing to long-term complications associated with the use of artificial materials, such as Teflon and silicone sponges. Transposition, on the other hand, mitigates these issues, showcasing adaptability to a range of anatomical and pathological conditions and affirming its standing as a safer and more effective treatment alternative. Each technique has distinct applications that are governed by the patient's specific anatomical and pathological needs. While Transposition is emerging as a favored option, Interposition remains relevant in specific cases, underscoring the necessity for a personalized approach to neurovascular decompression. In offering a comprehensive overview, this article is not just an academic exercise, but also a practical resource. A nuanced exploration of these surgical interventions is meant to provide readers with actionable insights, blending the current findings with real-world applicability. The goal is to foster a deeper understanding and aid practitioners in making informed decisions that are finely attuned to each patient's unique needs and conditions, ensuring optimal outcomes, while prioritizing safety and effectiveness.

Workforce training needs to address social and emotional wellbeing in home-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged care.

Objective To explore the training needs of the home care workforce in supporting the social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples receiving aged care services through the Home Care Package (HCP) Program. Methods A mixed-methods design including (1) a focus group and interview with coordinators of HCP Program services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across metropolitan and rural South Australia in April and June 2022, and (2) a desktop review of training, professional development opportunities and resources for existing and pre-entry workforce addressing the SEWB of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in aged care across the Vocational Education Training and higher education sectors in South Australia, the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet, the Department of Health and Aged Care website and aged care email alerts between December 2021 and September 2022. Results Five themes representing workforce training needs were identified: cultural safety, trauma-informed care, case management, compliance with funding rules and preferred formats for training. The desktop review identified a paucity of formal training, professional development and resources within the context of addressing the SEWB of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in aged care. Conclusions These findings suggest that ongoing practice-based professional development learning opportunities are needed within organisations to enhance peer-learning and support. These need to be available together with dedicated formal training programs and practical resources on meeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' SEWB in aged care.

Socio-economic dimensions of handwashing knowledge in student populations at Ukhiya subdistrict of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

The critical role of handwashing in preventing infectious disease transmission, particularly highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic, underscores the importance of understanding and enhancing hand hygiene practices in developing countries like Bangladesh. This research aims to identify the socio-economic factors affecting handwashing knowledge among students, thereby informing targeted public health interventions to improve hygiene practices and reduce disease spread. A cross-sectional study was conducted across ten government primary schools in Ukhiya between March and April 2022. The sample comprised 400 students, selected using systematic sampling techniques, excluding those with learning disabilities or unwilling to participate. Data were collected via interviewer-administered questionnaires. Data analysis was performed using SPSS and Stata, with handwashing knowledge scores categorized as 'poor' or 'good' based on responses to 16 questions. The results revealed a high level of handwashing knowledge among students, with 90.5% categorized as having 'good' knowledge. No significant gender differences were observed in handwashing knowledge. However, a strong correlation was found between the educational levels of the students' mothers and handwashing knowledge, highlighting the influence of maternal education on health behaviors. Additionally, the occupational background of students' fathers and hygiene and sanitation clubs in the community were significantly associated with handwashing knowledge. The findings underscore the pivotal role of family and community resources in shaping hand hygiene practices among students. This study concludes that handwashing knowledge among students in Ukhiya is generally high, reflecting effective public health education. However, the influence of socio-economic factors, such as parental education and community resources, suggests that targeted interventions could further enhance hand hygiene practices. Future efforts should aim to translate this high level of handwashing knowledge into consistent practice across diverse socio-economic contexts, contributing to the community's overall well-being.

PROMOTING ESG PRACTICES AT STATE - OWNED COMMERCIAL BANKS IN VIETNAM

ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) is a set of standards for assessing environmental, social and corporate governance factors, which are important in building a sustainable financial foundation. In the banking industry, implementing ESG is not only a trend but also an essential requirement for sustainable development, helping banks minimize risks and costs in the long term, improve operational efficiency and build reputation. The study presents the practical implementation of ESG. in the operations of state-owned commercial banks holding 50% of shares, including Vietinbank, Vietcombank and BIDV. Initially, banks have closely followed ESG standards according to international standards and legal regulations to build a sustainable development framework and invest resources for ESG practices at banks. These banks have made significant progress in ESG practices, including strengthening green credit policies and being more transparent in disclosing environmental and social information, implementing many preferential credit programs for many customer groups; focusing on community support activities. However, these banks still face challenges in fully integrating ESG factors into their business operations. Based on the analysis of the above situation, the article proposes two groups of solutions to promote ESG practices in commercial banks: (i) Group of solutions for state banks; (ii) Group of solutions for state-owned commercial banks.

Federal government budgetary and financial resources for body practices and physical activities in the Unified Health System: analysis of the 2019-2022 governmental cycle.

Through quantitative exploratory research, the present study analyzed the amount foreseen in the Federal Budget and the amounts paid (nominal and deflated) for programs and actions to promote body practices and physical activities (Health Academy Program and the Federal Incentive for Physical Activity in Primary Health Care) from 2019 to 2022. The values of investment in body practices and physical activities in SUS per capita, according to the population covered by Primary Health Care (PHC) and per participant in public programs, were also calculated. The following was found: (1) that the resources that were actually paid were 3.31% to 15.06% lower than those approved in the budget (nominal) and (2) the low annual (maximum) values found, regardless of whether nominal or deflated - per capita (R$ 0.21 to 0.30) per population covered by PHC (R$ 0.25 to 0.40) and per participant (R$ 10.61 to 14.61). It was concluded that the low investment in the promotion of body practices and physical activities decreases access and does not contribute to the full functioning of SUS by preventing or hindering the expansion of possibilities of comprehensive health care.

Прогнозування залишкового ресурсу рейок залізничних доріг

The article is devoted to defining modern methods for assessing the residual resource of railway tracks. Since steel rails are one of the main components of railway transportation, predicting the service life and determining the residual resource of rails are important for ensuring the safe operation of railways. The main sectoral international and domestic regulatory documents have been analyzed, and the general state of the problem has been investigated. It has been estab-lished that the service life of railway tracks is determined mainly by the degree of dynamic loading, the number of initial defects during manufacture, the quality of steel rails, and the in-fluence of climatic and electromagnetic loads. Some methods and approaches to determining the residual resource in the world practice, which are based on experimental laboratory tests for the durability of decommissioned defective rails, have been studied. On the basis of the discov-ered mechanisms for the formation and development of defects, some specific recommenda-tions have been developed in order to increase the operational resource of railway tracks. How-ever, these methods do not take into account the stochastic aspects of the physics of degradation and destruction processes. Therefore, the most effective method for determining the residual resource of various objects is the probabilistic-physical method, which is based on the analysis of the dynamics of the change of the determining parameter. In accordance with the methodolo-gy of DSTU 8646:2016, given the data on the initial, current, and limited missed tonnage in which there are no rail failures, the calculation of the residual resource of railway rails is given. Calculations of the residual resource using the probabilistic-physical method on the example of heat-treated rails of passenger railways and using the relative values of the resource parameter have shown results that correspond to statistical data from the operation. The use of the method based on DM-distribution of failures helps to extend the life of rails and reduce operating costs by optimizing maintenance and repair processes.

Handmade Flashcards for Developing English Comprehension of Rural EFL Young Learners

This research investigates the effectiveness of handmade flashcards as a teaching tool to improve English comprehension among rural EFL young learners. It aims at enhancing vocabulary retention and overall language comprehension by providing a hands-on, visually appealing learning experience. The research also addresses the lack of resources and engagement in rural EFL classrooms, bridging the gap through innovative approaches. It has implications for EFL teaching practices in rural settings, highlighting handmade flashcards as practical and accessible resources to address resource limitations. The qualitative method as research design involves data collection, classroom observations, and interviews. The sample comprises rural EFL young learners aged 12-13 from diverse backgrounds, ensuring representation of various factors affecting English comprehension. The research findings show that handmade flashcards had positive impact on the students. They exhibited increasing engagement, vocabulary retention, and better understanding of sentence structures and context. Peer interactions, fostering collaboration, and communication skills are also encouraged. These ideas can facilitate vocabulary acquisition, active learning, and language development among young learners. Further exploration and implementation of such innovative materials to support effective EFL instruction in developing English comprehension of rural areas should be conducted, ultimately for empowering both teachers and Young Learners.

ТЕОРЕТИКО-МЕТОДОЛОГІЧНІ АСПЕКТИ ФОРМУВАННЯ ІНТЕЛЕКТУАЛЬНОГО ПОТЕНЦІАЛУ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА

The article updates the problem of intellectual potential formation, emphasizes its role in creating competitive advantages and achieving market leadership. But human resources are recognized as its basis. The purpose of the article is to review the processes and develop methodological recommendations regarding the organizational aspects of human resources management in the context of the formation of intellectual potential in order to increase competitiveness and bring the enterprise to leading market positions. In the framework of the article, we used general scientific methods of analysis and synthesis for the theoretical generalization of the studied materials. This made it possible to formulate the author's approach to the specified problem. As a result of the research, the authors developed and schematically presented the process of intellectual potential formation, where the impact on the development of human resources at the internal and external levels is considered. When supplementing the conceptual apparatus, the authors singled out the concept of "intellectual reaction" as the speed of application of management measures aimed at developing the intellectual capabilities of the company's human resources. For the same purpose, in terms of capital-forming and resource components, it is proposed to review the structure of the system of intellectual potential. The resource component involves the combining of intellectual and innovative activities. The capital-generating component combines human resources and intangible assets. Considering the fact that human resources provide an enterprise from 40% to 80% of economic growth, the authors concluded that they are the most significant component of both intellectual and innovative potential. So, the primary task of management should be the development of measures aimed at the formation of quality personnel characteristics enterprises. In this context, the expediency of continuous education, the concentration of necessary resources on qualification improvement, professional retraining, participation in professional and career trainings, measures to exchange experience are essential. But they do not underestimate the importance of the social component. On the basis of research, it is possible to form a practical human resource management apparatus at a defined enterprise, creating favorable conditions for increasing the intellectualization of the enterprise.