Specific Skills Research Articles

Prediction of naloxone dose in opioids toxicity based on machine learning techniques (artificial intelligence).

Treatment management for opioid poisoning is critical and, at the same time, requires specialized knowledge and skills. This study was designed to develop and evaluate machine learning algorithms for predicting the maintenance dose and duration of hospital stay in opioid poisoning, in order to facilitate appropriate clinical decision-making. This study used artificial intelligence technology to predict the maintenance dose and duration of administration by selecting clinical and paraclinical features that were selected by Pearson correlation (filter method) (Stage 1) and then the (wrapper method) Recursive Feature Elimination Cross-Validated (RFECV) (Stage2). The duration of administration was divided into two categories: A (which includes a duration of less than or equal to 24 h of infusion) and B (more than 24 h of naloxone infusion). XGBoost algorithm model with an accuracy rate of 91.04%, a prediction rate of 91.34%, and a sensitivity rate of 91.04% and area under the Curve (AUC) 0.97 was best model for classification patients. Also, the best maintenance dose of naloxone was obtained with XGBoost algorithm with R2 = 0.678. Based on the selected algorithm, the most important features for classifying patients for the duration of treatment were bicarbonate, respiration rate, physical sign, The partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PCO2), diastolic blood pressure, pulse rate, naloxone bolus dose, Blood Creatinine(Cr), Body temperature (T). The most important characteristics for determining the maintenance dose of naloxone were physical signs, bolus dose of 4.5 mg/kg, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) and intensive care unit (ICU) add. A predictive model can significantly enhance the decision-making and clinical care provided by emergency physicians in hospitals and medical settings. XGBoost was found to be the superior model.

Spaycations: A Qualitative Study of Veterinarians’ Motivations And Perceived Impacts of Remote Volunteer Spay Neuter

Increasingly, veterinarians skilled in High Quality High Volume Spay Neuter (HQHVSN) are invited to volunteer their surgical services in distant low-resource communities on trips that have become casually known as “spaycations.” While these trips are numerous, there is little research on veterinarians’ motivations for participating and their perceptions of the impacts these clinics have on communities they visit. The current study was open to veterinarians who work in or are trained in HQHVSN whether or not they had been on a spaycation trip. For the purpose of this study, a spaycation is defined as an unpaid or minimally paid trip from a high resource area to a low or moderate resource country or area to provide spay neuter services that is organized by someone other than the individual surgeon. Forty-one veterinarians responded to an electronic questionnaire containing open-ended questions relating to their thoughts and experiences regarding spaycations and their impacts on the volunteer veterinarians as well as on the animals, clients, communities, veterinary practitioners, and animal populations in the areas visited. A reflexive thematic analysis was conducted in which the veterinarians’ responses were coded inductively for semantic themes using a critical realist approach. Respondents had participated in a variety of spaycations around the world over the past 20 years. Most responding veterinarians were motivated by a desire to make a difference and give back to communities in need as well as the desire to travel and to experience other cultures. Many enjoyed bonding with and learning from other vets and team members on the spaycation, and said that while the trips were exhausting they were also paradoxically energizing, and that they renewed their professional passion. Many veterinarians were concerned by the financial and time commitments associated with participating in spaycations, and these costs had prevented some veterinarians from participating. Further reasons for not participating in spaycations included concerns about stress and burnout and about the continual expectation for veterinarians to volunteer their time. Some veterinarians presented concerns about spaycations producing damaging interactions with the local communities including cultural misunderstandings, distrust, the creation of dependence, colonialism, and White Savior syndrome. Local involvement in the spay neuter event varied, with some events entirely planned and staffed locally and involving training and mentorship of local veterinary professionals and students, while other spaycations included little local involvement. Veterinarians varied in their estimation of the animal population impact of the spaycation and agreed that recurrent or ongoing interventions are necessary for appreciable and sustainable population impacts, but that health impacts on individual animals and their families were important and visible even after a single trip. Thematic analysis identified three main themes, HQHVSN is a special skill set, Colonialism and Cost and Value. Spaycations are a unique way for HQHVSN veterinarians to use their distinctive skills in communities of need. The compelling nature of these trips necessitates conscientious and culturally-sensitive leadership and planning to provide safe, sustainable, community-centered programs with a focus on long-term solutions.

Prevalence of signs of professional burnout among medical workers involved in providing medical care for circulatory system diseases

BACKGROUND: Among 13 thousand doctors interviewed in 2021, 42% displayed signs of professional burnout. This phenomenon negatively affects the frequency of repeated hospitalizations, the number of adverse events, and increased employee turnover. However, studies concerning burnout in doctors are rare and do not focus on specialists who provide medical care for patients with circulatory system diseases (CSD). AIM: was to assess the level of burnout in medical workers involved in the provision of medical care for patients with CSD and to explore staff perceptions of its prevention. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A sociological survey (based on the standardized Maslach Burnout Inventory questionnaire) was conducted among medical personnel (women represented the majority of the sample — 76%, men — 24%). The sample is represented by doctors (n=89), nursing staff and auxillary nurses (NSAN) (n=128). The mean age for the whole group of respondents was 40.7±0.7, professional experience lasted 12.0±0.6 years. Standard methods of descriptive statistics were used for the data analysis. The age characteristics of the group had no significant differences by professional categories. Doctors had 39.0±1.2 years (min — 24, max — 63), NSAN had 41.0±0.6 years (min — 19, max — 67). Professional experience lasted differed doctors 39.0±1.2 years, in NSAN — 12.3±0.8. Men were characterized by a mean age of 36.7±1.6 years and professional experience lasted 10.0±1.2 years and women 42.0±0.7 years and 12.6±0.7 years, respectively. The character of distribution of quantitative data in the presented study was analyzed using the Kolmogorov–Smirnov and Shapiro–Wilk criterion. RESULTS: 80.2% of respondents presented with a high level of reduced professional accomplishments (RPA), 53.4% — a moderate average level of depersonalization. The emotional exhaustion was similar in all respondents, although average level of emotional exhaustion was the most prevalent (39.6%). 43.8% of doctors had an average level of emotional exhaustion, which is higher compared with NSAN — 37.5%. Clinical and paraclinical units are associated with a medium level of emotional exhaustion and a high RPA. At the same time, paraclinical units are characterized by a medium level of depersonalization, in contrast to clinical units, which are found to have a high level of this factor. According to the respondents, possible measures to prevent emotional burnout should include a set of measures including, rational distribution of responsibilities within departments, workload among the staff, as well as the formation of special skills to overcome stressful situations and optimization of activities with the help of digital solutions (support system for medical decisions, etc.). CONCLUSION: Working as medical staff and providing medical care for patients with CSD is strongly associated with a high level of reduced professional accomplishments (80.2% of respondents). Proper measures for the prevention of emotional burnout should primarily include organizational solutions focused on optimizing internal processes in medical staff’ work. According to the respondents, among the measures aimed at the prevention of emotional burnout, the most demanded may be: rational distribution of responsibilities within departments, workload among staff, as well as the formation of special skills to overcome stressful situations and optimization of activities with the help of digital solutions (medical decision support system, etc.).

Research on the Ideological and Political Design of Swimming Course in Universities under the Context of “Three-wide Education”

The research takes relevant knowledge of the swimming course theory and its special skill training as the main line, which is guided by the spirit of a series of documents issued by the CPC Central Committee on strengthening and improving ideological and political education in universities. This research starts from the integration path of ideological and political education in physical education curriculum of “three-wide education”, which is based on the construction of the top-level design, the improvement of the course content system, the innovation of the teaching methods, the perfection of the course teaching modes, the optimization of the course evaluation system, and the enhancement of teachers’ professional level of ideological and political education in the swimming course. The paper strives to put forward the ideological and political mode of the swimming course in the universities in an effort to build a “four in one” talent training mode, namely, value-guiding, ability-cultivating, knowledge-teaching and sports-involving in the college swimming course.

DISSERTATION AND ALTERNATIVE POSSIBILITIES OF RESEARCH RESULTS PRESENTATION OF BACHELORS IN GREAT BRITAIN

DISSERTATION AND ALTERNATIVE POSSIBILITIES OF RESEARCH RESULTS PRESENTATION OF BACHELORS IN GREAT BRITAIN

Enhancing cervical cancer detection and robust classification through a fusion of deep learning models

Cervical cancer, the second most prevalent cancer affecting women, arises from abnormal cell growth in the cervix, a crucial anatomical structure within the uterus. The significance of early detection cannot be overstated, prompting the use of various screening methods such as Pap smears, colposcopy, and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing to identify potential risks and initiate timely intervention. These screening procedures encompass visual inspections, Pap smears, colposcopies, biopsies, and HPV-DNA testing, each demanding the specialized knowledge and skills of experienced physicians and pathologists due to the inherently subjective nature of cancer diagnosis. In response to the imperative for efficient and intelligent screening, this article introduces a groundbreaking methodology that leverages pre-trained deep neural network models, including Alexnet, Resnet-101, Resnet-152, and InceptionV3, for feature extraction. The fine-tuning of these models is accompanied by the integration of diverse machine learning algorithms, with ResNet152 showcasing exceptional performance, achieving an impressive accuracy rate of 98.08%. It is noteworthy that the SIPaKMeD dataset, publicly accessible and utilized in this study, contributes to the transparency and reproducibility of our findings. The proposed hybrid methodology combines aspects of DL and ML for cervical cancer classification. Most intricate and complicated features from images can be extracted through DL. Further various ML algorithms can be implemented on extracted features. This innovative approach not only holds promise for significantly improving cervical cancer detection but also underscores the transformative potential of intelligent automation within the realm of medical diagnostics, paving the way for more accurate and timely interventions.

Special communication skills as one of the factors for achieving a positive result in the competitive activities of team computer sports

Special communication skills as one of the factors for achieving a positive result in the competitive activities of team computer sports

The Speed of Injury and Its Concussion Among Some Basic Skills for Youth Football

The current research aimed to identify the speed of motor response to some basic skills in youth soccer players, and to identify the relationship between some basic skills and the speed of motor response in youth soccer players. The descriptive method was used by the researcher in the form of correlations to fit the research question. The research community was represented by young football players of the Border Sports Club in football, and the number of players (26) players were selected by the random method, and the researcher chose the research sample by random method and consisted of (18) players, the goalkeepers were excluded from the lottery and their number (3) and the sample was excluded from the exploratory experiment and their number (5). The speed of reaction test and the basic skills test were determined after being presented to a group of experts and specialists who considered it one of the most important basic skills in the game of football, as most scientific sources emphasize that it is the basis of the learning and training process in the game of football. And because mastering this skill will quickly help improve the performance of other skills. The researcher relied on the statistical package (SPSS) version (25). The researcher concluded from her study that young soccer players are characterized by fast motor response, and that the speed of motor response has an effective role in the accuracy of some special skills, including the skill of handling, rolling and shooting for young soccer players.

РОЛЬ SOFT SKILLS ПЕРСОНАЛУ ПРОБАЦІЇ У ПОБУДОВІ ТРАЄКТОРІЇ ОСОБИСТІСНО-ПРОФЕСІЙНОГО РОЗВИТКУ

oday, new requirements are imposed on probation staff, which consist not only in the possession of hard professional skills (hard skills), but also personal qualities, which together constitute soft skills and play an important role in the development and construction of a trajectory of personal and professional development. The article identifies and groups, in accordance with certain characteristics, the main soft skills of probation specialists, which complement highly specialised knowledge and mastery of professional skills, helping them to become successful specialists in their field. The ways of improving not only hard skills, but also soft skills of probation specialists are proposed. The role of soft skills in building the trajectory of personal and professional development of probation specialists is determined. The purpose of the article is to reveal the role of soft skills of probation staff and the peculiarities of the methodological foundations for shaping the trajectory of their personal and professional development. The research methodology is based on the modern provisions of pedagogical science, psychology and law, reflects the interconnection of methodological approaches to the study of the process of forming soft skills of probation staff and the possibilities of personal and professional development. Conclusions. Timely updating of educational programmes for advanced training, use of interactive educational technologies, motivation of academic staff to apply innovative methods of developing soft skills of personnel is one of the important issues of ensuring the quality of work of probation bodies. Practical development of certain tasks in the form of interactive learning (trainings, quests, webinars, round tables, mini-conferences) contributes to the change of value and semantic components of professional competence and influences the formation of soft skills of probation specialists, which allows them to build an individual self-education programme and a trajectory of personal and professional development Key words: professional and personal development, trajectory of professional and personal development, probation staff, professional competence, self-improvement, self-education, self-development.

Problems and Improvement Measures of Children's Self-Directed Learning Ability during the Early Childhood Transition Period

The bridging period is an important turning point for young children, and it is very important to cultivate their independent learning ability at this stage, so that they can learn more independently and confidently, develop good learning habits and self-management ability, and help them explore their interests, develop their special skills and realize all-round development. Therefore, it is especially important to cultivate children's independent learning ability during the period of convergence between kindergarten and primary school. At present, most teachers lack research on children's independent learning ability and do not make reasonable layout and use of the environment. Parents also have problems and do not participate in the joint development of the children at home. Through the discussion, the following directions for improvement are summarized. Early childhood teachers should strengthen relevant educational concepts, use life situations to guide, create learning environments and provide materials, change parents' concepts and create home environments, and coordinate the relationship between home, school and teachers.

THRIVING IN MOTION – YOUTH MOVES: MOVEMENT FOR YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM

CASE SETTING A Western Australia community exercise initiative supporting vulnerable youth experiencing poor mental health. Led by professionals and peers, our program offers a non-judgmental space for exercise and education, addressing discrimination, isolation, and service access barriers. Addressing a lack of physical activity options for at-risk groups, the program targets individuals affected or at risk of mental health disorders, recognizing that a quarter of youth face such challenges. TREATMENT An 8-week evidence-based program integrating mixed movement and education in alternative or education support settings. Tailored for at risk youth, the goal is to directly improve mental and physical health literacy, and social outcomes of participants through diverse exercise opportunities to manage and maintain thriving mental health. Specifically, we delivered and evaluated the feasibility of the program for at risk youth. RESULTS Since 2022, Thriving has delivered 43 8-week programs directly impacting 855 vulnerable youth in various metro (13) and regional (2) Western Australian locations, totalling 20, 860 exercise therapy hours. Forty-two collaborative partnerships and 15 staff have been involved in delivery. On average 85% of participants reported a score higher than 3/5 for program enjoyment, 80% of participants reported a score higher than 3/5 for motivation to return. REFLECTIONS/LEARNINGS Despite the abundance of community-based exercise and sporting organizations, a significant gap exists in their ability to address the needs of vulnerable youth, stemming from insufficient specialized skills and training. Informed by the achievements and insights of prior collaborations and projects, our program focuses on establishing inclusive activity environments for youth in low participation groups. Building on successful community relationships, we strive to encourage disengaged youth, allies, friends and families by offering tailored opportunities and pathways for meaningful exercise participation.

Mức độ tàn tật ở bệnh nhân phong tại tỉnh Bình Thuận và một số yếu tố liên quan

Objectives: Determine the level of disability in leprosy patients in Binh Thuan province and some related factors. Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted on 369 disabled leprosy patients in Binh Thuan province in 2022. Results: The rate of level 2 disability in leprosy patients is very high (90.5%) and there are many diverse types of disability. Education level is inversely proportional to the rate of level 2 disability; Patients with a low standard of living had a 1.25 times higher rate of level 2 disability (95% CI: 1.10 - 1.42). Stigma from family members increases the odds of disability by 1.16 times (95% CI: 1.08 - 1.24) and discrimination by people around increases the odds by 1.18 times (95% CI: 1.10 - 1.1 times). ,25). Inadequate knowledge of hand disability care is 1.43 times higher (95% CI: 1.18 - 1.74); Incorrect knowledge of foot disability care was 1.32 times higher (95% CI: 1.16 - 1.50). Conclusions: The rate of grade 2 disability in leprosy patients is high; Stigma from family members, the community, and low patient knowledge are factors related to grade 2 disability. Therefore, it is necessary to promote communication for families and the community to reduce stigma. for leprosy patients. Improve the consulting skills of commune-level leprosy specialists to care for, advise and improve knowledge of leprosy patients in disability care. Keywords: Leprosy disability, leprosy management, leprosy disability in Binh Thuan.

A training curriculum for psychological endurance and the development of some special skills of football for juniors

The importance of the study lies in developing a training curriculum for psychological endurance, developing some special skills in football for young people, emphasizing the psychological aspect, taking into account some basic aspects of the personality of young people, enhancing their psychological endurance, and directing them towards achieving their future aspirations and wishes during training and competitions, and representing clubs and national teams by developing some Skill and technical aspects of performance depending on the aspect of sports psychology and activating its role. While the research problem lies, and through the researcher's follow-up on the field, being a former player and current coach of the Pearl Football Academy, and his attendance and knowledge of the training of some private football academies, he noticed that there is great complacency and a clear lack of interest on the part of some coaches, and a lack of focus on the psychological aspects of the juniors. The research aimed to identify the impact of the training curriculum prepared by the researcher in developing psychological endurance among young people and enhancing balance in the performance of some basic skills in football. Based on the results obtained, the researcher concluded that the use of selected exercises within the training program has a positive effect on developing psychological endurance and performing some basic skills in football (for the experimental group). Thus, the researcher recommends the need to use the training curriculum prepared by the researcher in developing psychological endurance on age groups. other.

CREATIVE THINKING AS AN ELEMENT OF SOFT􀍳SKILLS OF SPECIALISTS IN THE SOCIO􀍳CULTURAL AND ART FIELDS

In the article, the author considers the problem of the formation of soft skills of specialists in the socio-cultural and artistic fields. Modern requirements for higher education, changes in information technologies and the increase in the availability of information, together with changes in social life, which require the presence of a wide range of knowledge and competences in modern specialists, as well as the ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions, require modern institutions of higher education of education, ensuring a high-quality educational process, with its focus on the combination of traditions and innovations in education and the formation of a high-quality specialist for the modern labor market. For professional implementation, development and success in personal and social life, a modern specialist in the socio-cultural and artistic fields must be able to quickly adapt to changing conditions, make balanced and informed decisions in conditions of uncertainty and lack of information, establish effective interpersonal communications with colleagues, management,, representatives of authorities, the scientific community, the public, resolve conflict situations, show empathy, organize one’s own life, professional activity and development in the existing conditions, leadership qualities and the ability to take responsibility, etc. The author proves that today precisely such qualities and skills, which are united by the concept of soft skills, along with other equal conditions (in particular, the same level of professionalism, professional qualification) determine the success of a specialist in the labor market, and an individual in life. The question of the formation of soft skills during the acquisition of higher education by students has become relevant in the last few decades. However, considering the experience and trends in the development of higher education in our country in the last few years, the importance of these issues is constantly increasing. High-quality training of students of art and pedagogical education in modern conditions must necessarily involve the formation of soft skills in them through the use in the educational process of a wide range of innovative pedagogical technologies, modern interactive teaching methods and the involvement of students in various social, public, communication activities based on understanding of the essence, meaning and methods of soft skills formation by all representatives of the educational process. Keywords: socio-cultural activity, artistic and pedagogical education, competence, soft-skills, education seekers

A study of the institutional structure of China's overseas establishment of private military companies

Private military companies provide specialized military knowledge, skills and military services of all kinds to the State sector and its governmental agencies (including the military forces to which they belong), international organizations, commercial enterprises and so on. With the development of economic globalization and changes in the international situation, their role in the international arena is becoming increasingly important. For this reason, the gradual development of China's system for the establishment of overseas private military companies on the basis of the experience gained from the establishment of private military companies in other extra-territorial countries deserves greater attention and recognition.

Features of organizing physical education for students in the conditions of distance learning

Over the past few years, the conditions under which Ukraine's development is taking place have been characterized by a number of changes and transformations. Undoubtedly, they were reflected in all social relations, including educational ones. Thus, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a full-scale war, from February 24, 2022, the educational process was organized in a distance format, which remains relevant to this day. At the same time, the correct selection of methods for teaching practical disciplines, such as physical education, which requires the student to use special tools and skills, is especially important. The aim of this study was to analyse qualitative approaches, on the basis of which it is possible to carry out professional training of students, including physical education, in current educational conditions. For this, the method of analysis and synthesis, comparison, deduction was used in the work. As a result, it was possible to reveal the main advantages and disadvantages of distance learning, namely the organization of physical education during it. In addition, priority tools were described, which were most often used by teachers during training sessions. It was also possible to analyse both positive and negative factors, which most affect the quality and dynamics of the educational process. It was important to form quality recommendations, related to increasing the effectiveness of teaching physical education in distance learning conditions. The practical value of the work is revealed in the fact that it can be used by educational workers during preparation for educational classes, as well as by students for independent work.

PEMANTAPAN CAREGIVER DALAM PELAYANAN KOMPLEMENTER PADA GERIATRI (PENDAMPINGAN SMK PUSAT KEJURUAN)

Introduction & Aim: Vocational High School (SMK) is a secondary education level organized to prepare graduates to enter the world of work. Vocational School's flagship program is to make graduates professional, ready, and skilled to synergize with the world of work, and are nursing assistants with specialization skills as caregivers. This community service activity aimed to strengthen alumni as caregivers through the Strengthening Caregivers in Complementary Services for Geriatric workshop. Method of Activity: the method of this community service activity is Participatory Action Research (PAR) with the form of activities What was carried out was a lecture and discussion on the topic of geriatric care and complementary cupping therapy, the activity continued with a simulation of the SOP for implementing cupping therapy and participant participation in cupping therapy activities at community service activities. about therapy in geriatrics and cupping training. The activity continued by involving students in cupping nursing therapy community service activities. Results: The community service activities of workshops, seminars, and complementary cupping therapy training ran smoothly, and were very relevant to the needs of SMK PK Bakti Indonesia Media alumni in providing services to the elderly. Discussion: Cupping therapy is relevant to the competency of vocational school graduates in providing services (caregivers) to the elderly. This is in accordance with the characteristics of Indonesian society, which is predominantly Muslim. Based on the results of community service activities, it was found that cupping therapy is effective for elderly people with hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and bone pain. Cupping therapy competency can improve the quality of teaching factory implementation in vocational schools.

Features of criminal characteristics of crimes in the sphere of intellectual property

The article is devoted to the peculiarities of the forensic characteristics of crimes in the field of intellectual property. It is noted that the Constitution of our country guarantees every citizen the right to the results of his intellectual and creative activity; no one can use or distribute them without his consent, with exceptions established by law. However, criminals violate this right and commit corresponding criminal offenses, the responsibility for which is provided for by Articles 176, 177, 203-1, 229 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. At the same time, the formulation of the forensic characteristics of any criminal offense is an important stage of its proof, as it allows not only to determine the circumstances that need to be established, but also to draw up a further investigation plan and tactics for conducting investigative (search) actions.
 It was concluded that the forensic characteristics of criminal offenses in the field of intellectual property include: the method of committing the crime, the object of the criminal offense, the identity of the criminal and typical traces of the crime.
 The criminal’s choice of the subject of the criminal offense is determined, first of all, by the level of his education, the presence of certain professional skills and knowledge necessary for the implementation of the plan, and the technical side of the issue. All this is especially true for crimes related to copyright infringement in the field of distribution of audio and video products and computer information. Because a person who does not have certain special skills and education is not able to develop a crime plan and implement it. In addition, the criminal must first have access to the object of criminal trespass, and therefore know the technical features of its carrier and the organization of the work of the relevant enterprises, corporations, companies, firms and the like, in whose custody a certain desired work is located.
 It has been established that the typical traces of these crimes are characterized by certain features in the process of trace creation, namely: their commission is mostly disguised as ordinary economic transactions; the tools used to commit them are significantly different from those used to commit other crimes; traces usually remain in various accounting, management or technological documents; the very objects of the criminal offense can be used within the framework of legitimate economic transactions.

The effect of playing basketball on the psychological state of a cadet of the national academy of the state border service of Ukraine

Summary. The physical training of future border guards forms the basis of their professional activities. Therefore, considerable attention is paid to it during training at a specialized university. With the help of physical training, the necessary physical, psychophysiological and mental indicators of the body are achieved and formed. Systematic physical exercises materialize special knowledge and skills into parameters of professional reliability. Participating in team sports, particularly basketball, involves regular physical activity that contributes to the general health and well-being of cadets. Basketball teaches the value of teamwork and cooperation. In a team environment, players learn to work toward common goals, support each other's strengths, and compensate for each other's weaknesses, and these experiences eventually translate into valuable life skills. Team sports are always challenges that allow cadets to develop emotional stability. Facing difficulties on the sports field helps to develop strength, perseverance and a positive attitude towards failure. In addition, team sports contribute to the development of strong character traits. It is shown that group sports contribute to the development of cadets’ command qualities and high physical indicators that are important for achieving the set goals. Playing sports definitely contribute to increasing psychological preparedness, create conditions for active recreation during the period of stress. Thus, basketball definitely develops a person not only physically, but also mentally.
 The article examines the use of basketball during the physical training of future border guards and the impact of this sport on the psychological state of cadets, as well as outlines the main directions for future scientific research on this topic.

Exploring Practical Pedagogy in High School Biology Education: A Qualitative Study of Pre-Service Biology Teachers’ Experiences in Vietnam

<p style="text-align:justify">This qualitative study examines the experiences of pre-service high school biology teachers in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam, focusing on the challenges and transformative learning experiences encountered during their school-based internship. It aims to explore the dichotomy between specialized biology knowledge and practical applicability in high school teaching and uncover the significance of fostering student engagement through innovative strategies and the role of mentor teachers in guiding pre-service teachers. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data from pre-service biology teachers who completed a school-based internship in the Mekong Delta. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the interview data. The study highlights the challenges of bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and classroom practice, emphasizing the importance of innovative teaching strategies for student engagement. It recognizes the role of mentor teachers in guiding and enhancing the skills of pre-service teachers in creating effective learning environments. Findings suggest the need for curriculum reforms that balance specialized biology knowledge and practical pedagogical skills. The study emphasizes the importance of experiential learning through teaching apprenticeships to better prepare pre-service teachers for their professional journey.</p>