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Visual communicative practices in the context of the development of creative industries

The purpose of the article is to investigate visual communicative practices in the context of the development of creative industries and to reveal the interdependence of their development. The research methodology involves the use of a set of methods: analytical, synthetic, cultural, semantic, which will allow a comprehensive consideration of the given problem and obtain substantiated research results. The scientific novelty consists in the systematic generalization of the formation of modern communication based on the predominant visual factor and to reveal the interdependence with the trends of increasing the development of the sphere of creative industries, as well as the discovery of a characteristic semantic field as a factor in the retransmission of sign-symbolic cultural codes and corresponding messages. Conclusions. The technological capabilities of the modern information environment and visual communicative practices provide wide opportunities for the application and creation of visual images and meanings, not only representing objective reality, but also providing communicative needs, forming a separate space of the informational and communicative cultural environment capable of transmitting ideas, meanings and values cultures with a predominance of the visual component. Communicative strategies of creative industries are mostly oriented on visual perception, have their own symbolic and semantic load, are a way of understanding current events and phenomena of socio-cultural life and serve as a means of spreading relevant creative narratives and ideas.
 Keywords: visual culture, visual communicative practices, creative industries, sign-symbolic field, informational and communicative environment, cultural codes, messages, intercultural exchange.

PENGARUH LKPD BERBASIS VIDEO PEMBELAJARAN INTERAKTIF PADA SISWA MI/SD TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN PENALARAN MATEMATIS

The purpose of this research is to see the effect of Interactive Learning Video-Based Mathematics Learner Worksheets in an effort to improve mathematics-based reasoning skills in elementary school students. This research is quantitative using the type of one group pretest-posttest design, trying to answer how the Interactive Learning Video-Based Mathematics Learner Worksheet has a positive effect in learning mathematical reasoning of elementary school students. Data collection techniques using tests are tested with statistical tests in the form of t-tests. This study found that Interactive Learning Video-Based Mathematics Learner Worksheets positively influenced students' mathematics-based reasoning learning, indicated by the average difference between the pretest and posttest groups. The ease and flexibility of access to the Learner Worksheet system provides a wide opportunity for students to study it repeatedly when and where the student is able. Another finding, after the application of learning, students are able to perform mathematical manipulations well, provide reasons or evidence for the correctness of the solution quite well, draw conclusions from statements very well, and check the validity of an argument well. The habituation of mathematical reasoning structure will make students more accustomed and have good mathematical reasoning skills.

ОСОБЕННОСТИ СОВЕТСКОГО ПЕРИОДА РАЗВИТИЯ РЫБОХОЗЯЙСТВЕННОГО КОМПЛЕКСА КАМЧАТСКОГО КРАЯ

From the beginning of the development of the territory of Kamchatka, its production and economic system was formed in the context of the presence of the richest aquatic biological resources, and, accordingly, their extraction and processing. Actually, the wide opportunity for the development of the fishing industry served as the starting point for the development and development of the region. Thus, the mono-industry structure that has developed in the Kamchatka economy has deep historical roots. The study made it possible to identify the stages of development of the fishery complex of the Kamchatka Territory, determine the features and problems of each stage, explore the dynamics of key indicators of the industry's development and analyze the relationship between the development of the industry and the socio-economic indicators of the development of the Kamchatka Territory.
 This article highlights the results of the Soviet period of development of the fishery complex of the Kamchatka Territory, presents the results of a study of the main statistical indicators of the socio-economic development of the region, and substantiates the role of the fishery industry as the basis for this development.

IMPACT OF COVID - 19 PANDEMIC ON WOMEN STREET VENDORS WITH SPECIAL REFFERENCE IN COIMBATORE CITY

In developing countries like India, the informal sector including street vending absorbs the majority of the urban unemployed growing labour force. It creates a wide employment opportunity; it is a means for income generation for the marginalized groups, and the urban poor especially for those who migrate from the rural area. However, despite its increasing importance in the total economy(especially for urban poor in the city), policies, regulations, services, infrastructure facilities and institutional support programme are not available for the street vending and the environment under which the vendor operate their business are not suitable for their health and wellbeing. In addition to this, there is no proper attention, which is given to street vending by policy makers, decision makers, and planners. Currently, there is even strong negative measures and view prevailing against street vending both by the local government and by the formal business operators. In addition, street vendors face many problems in the course of running their activities. It is therefore, the focus of this study is to assess the survival of street vendors During covid-19 in Coimbatore City.

Contact methods for registering respiratory rate: opportunities and perspectives

Introduction. Respiratory rate is known to be one of the most important indicators reflecting the vital functions of a person. An increase in respiratory rate can be found in many diseases and pathological conditions, for example, in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, bronchial asthma, myocardial infarction, heart failure, anaemia, etc. Due to the active introduction of telemedicine monitoring into clinical practice, the measurement of the abovementioned indicator is particularly relevant for the purpose of early detection and prevention of complications of chronic non-infectious diseases, as well as dynamic monitoring of the condition of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.Aim. To search and update information about existing and promising developments for the control of respiratory rate based on different physical principles.Materials and methods. For this review we used databases PubMed, Scopus, MedLine and eLIBRARY. The following keywords were used for the search: “respiratory rate”, “contact”, “measurement”, “sensor”.Results. Contact methods for measuring respiratory rate include a wide range of sensors based on various physical principles. All types of sensors have their own application, but also they have some drawbacks. In order to achieve maximum accuracy of respiratory rate monitoring, it is necessary to carefully assess the conditions in which the patient is located, selecting the most appropriate technological solutions for them. Probably, complex systems, including several different sensors, are able to overcome many shortcomings. In addition, the development of information analysis methods, machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies can increase the sensitivity and accuracy of methods of measuring respiratory rate, reducing the frequency of bias associated with various artefacts.Conclusion. Thus, technological development opens up wide opportunities for long-term monitoring of vital functions, prevention and timely response to adverse events.

The Application of Islamic Value-Based Empowerment of MSMEs to Improve the Performance of Micro Businesses in Panongan Subdistrict Tangerang

The population growth rate in Panongan, one of the subdistricts in Tangerang Regency, is 6.5%, while Tangerang Regency is 3.4% and Banten is 2.7%. This population explosion not only has the potential to cause economic, social and population problems but also provides opportunities for market growth and new economic opportunities. The purpose of this research is to describe the implementation of Islamic value-based empowerment of MSMEs in the form of the community service program called as the community engagement program run by FEBI UCA to assist 20 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Panongan Subdistrict. The method of this research is Participatory Action Research (PAR) emphasizing collaboration between researchers and the communities of MSMEs being studied. The research result shows that business motivation, marketing, bookkeeping, partnership and cooperation increase better than before. The increase opens wide opportunities of business and grabs more fortune.

Environmental Problems of Liberia

The Republic of Liberia is experiencing many of the same environmental problems as the entire region of West Africa. In recent decades, challenges related to the preservation of natural resources have become increasingly relevant here. The natural resources of Liberia, its flora and fauna are insufficiently protected, which opens up wide opportunities for various kinds of illegal activities. Despite the fact that any types of development of natural resources are prohibited in nature reserves and national parks, the local population for many years has been using their territory for farming, cattle grazing, logging, small-scale mining, house building, fishing and hunting. The article analyzes the main environmental risks in the Republic of Liberia: unauthorized logging, hunting of wild animals, pollution of terrestrial water sources and oceanic coastal waters by industrial and household waste, uncontrolled increase in the number of landfills. It is emphasized that the unfavorable environmental situation negatively affects the health of the population and damages the tourism industry. The work of some national and international environmental organizations to normalize the environmental situation in the country is analyzed. It is concluded that currently the listed environmental problems of Liberia, due to the difficult internal economic situation, are far from being resolved. Сurrently, measures taken for environmental protection purposes, both at the level of individual countries of the continent and at the international level, do not give the expected results. Thus, environmental problems in Liberia, as in a number of other States of the African continent, are growing much more intensively than they are being solved. In many ways, this is the result of a whole complex of interrelated challenges of the modern stage of development, rooted in the traditional understanding of the practical use of natural resources.

Strong Metal‐support Interactions in Photocatalysis: Fundamentals and Design Methods

AbstractEngineering the composition and geometry of metallic sites has become a popular manner to boost reaction rate and control reaction selectivity in heterogeneous catalysis. Many studies have been devoted to enhancing the stability of metallic nanoparticles during catalytic reactions by dispersion on metal oxide supports such as TiO2, CeO2 or Nb2O5. These supports not only modulate electronic properties and dispersion/stabilization of metallic nanoparticle but also influence catalytic selectivity, resulting in the so‐called “strong metal‐support interaction” (SMSI). In this minireview, we outlined the discovery and fundamentals of SMSI, as well as its extensive development over years. In addition, we summarized recent approaches developed to induce the construction of SMSI between different metal nanoparticles and metal oxide supports. Associated characterization microscopic and spectroscopic techniques were emphasized. Despite being a prevalent concept in catalysis, the number of studies on SMSI in heterogeneous photocatalysis has been even in limitation. Herein, we highlighted the beneficial effects of SMSI on boosting photocatalytic activity for CO2 reduction and H2 evolution reactions. In general, despite some controversial aspects of the SMSI, this concept offers wide opportunities ahead and encourages researchers to rethink the local active site localization and photocatalyst design.

SCIENTIFIC AXES OF DETERMINING DEPENDENCES OF CUTTING THEORY IN ALGORITHMS IN IMPLEMENTATION OF NEURON NETWORKS OF FORMATION PROCESSES

The scientific basis of determining the dependencies of cutting theory is a complex structural system that is accompanied by many different physical phenomena. These include plastic deformations, friction, vibrations, thermal, chemical, etc., which are mainly determined by the machine tool, the tool, and the material being processed. To a large extent, the efficiency of the cutting process depends on the management of this process. Recently, artificial neural networks (ANNs) are used to control technological processes and represent a mathematical model with its software or hardware implementation. These models are nothing more than the dependence between the studied input factors and output parameters. They are suitable only for managing processes in the analyzed range of variables and reveal the essence of the "black box", i.e. phenomena accompanying them. The creation of neural networks based on the phenomena accompanying the analyzed technological process opens up wide opportunities for optimal management of its parameters with further correction of the system. This approach will significantly increase the accuracy of management, reduce costs for training and implementation of management. The creation of such ANNs on the example of the cutting process is an actual problem and its solution is of great practical importance.

Applications of Curcumin and Its Nanoforms in the Treatment of Cancer.

Due to the diverse medicinal and pharmacokinetic properties of turmeric, it is well-known in the therapeutic, pharmaceutic, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and dietary industries. It gained importance due to its multitude of properties, such as wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, cytoprotective, anti-aging, anti-cancer, and immunomodulatory effects. Even though the natural healing effect of turmeric has been known to Indians as early as 2500 BCE, the global demand for turmeric has increased only recently. A major reason for the beneficiary activities of turmeric is the presence of the yellow-colored polyphenolic compound called curcumin. Many studies have been carried out on the various properties of curcumin and its derivatives. Despite its low bioavailability, curcumin has been effectively used for the treatment of many diseases, such as cardiovascular and neurological diseases, diabetes, arthritis, and cancer. The advent of nanobiotechnology has further opened wide opportunities to explore and expand the use of curcumin in the medical field. Nanoformulations using curcumin and its derivatives helped to design new treatment modalities, specifically in cancer, because of the better bioavailability and solubility of nanocurcumin when compared to natural curcumin. This review deals with the various applications of curcumin nanoparticles in cancer therapy and broadly tries to understand how it affect the immunological status of the cancer cell.

Development of Anomaly Detection System Based on Distributed Log Tracing

Software system developers must respond quickly to failures in order to avoid reputational and financial losses for their customers. Therefore, it is important to detect behavioral anomalies in the operation of software systems in a timely manner. At the moment, various tools for automatic monitoring of systems are being actively developed, but logs are the main tool for analyzing failures. Logs contain information about the operation of the system at various points of execution. Modern systems often have a distributed microservice architecture, which significantly complicates the task of analyzing logs. Logs of such systems are collected centrally from different microservices, forming a huge flow of information that is very difficult to analyze manually. However, the problem of identifying logs related to a specific request to the system is solved by distributed tracing, the use of which opens up wide opportunities for the introduction of automatic analysis. There are already many solutions for detecting anomalies in logs, but they do not take advantage of distributed tracing. The article is considered to solving the problem of detecting behavioral anomalies in the work of distributed software systems based on automatic analysis of log traces. The solution is based on the synthesis of machine learning methods. Log traces are preprocessed and cleaned using process mining methods. Next, vectorization and clustering of log messages is performed. After that, a long short-term memory network (LSTM) is used to analyze deviations in the sequences of processed logs. As a result of the work performed, a prototype of the anomaly detection system was developed and tested.

Development of virtual reality technologies for training on the maintenance of the tractor «Belarus 1523»

Modern information technologies provide wide opportunities for increasing the effi ciency of learning and practical application of knowledge in various spheres of activity. One of such spheres is the technical maintenance and repair of complex agricultural machinery, which requires high qualifi cation and professionalism from specialists. The article considers an example of introducing new information technologies into the process of learning timely aspects of technical maintenance and quality repair of the tractor "Belarus 1523", which is one of the most common and demanded in agriculture. The authors of the article propose a new approach in the system of technical maintenance of machinery, which consists in using virtual reality, allowing to optimize the learning process and signifi cantly reduce costs. Virtual reality allows creating realistic simulations of various situations related to the operation and repair of machinery, as well as provides interactivity and feedback for learners. Such an approach contributes to increasing motivation, interest and satisfaction from learning, as well as forming the necessary skills and competencies for successful work with agricultural machinery. The article contains a detailed description of the methodology of developing and using virtual reality for learning technical maintenance and repair of the tractor "Belarus 1523", as well as presents the results of experimental testing of the effectiveness of such an approach. The article is of interest for specialists in the fi eld of information technologies, education and agriculture.

TRENDS IN THE GROWTH OF DEMAND FOR MARINE TOURISM IN GEORGIA

Nino Abesadze 
 Email:nino.abesadze@tsu.ge
 Associate Professor, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University 
 Tbilisi, Georgia
 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6564-2771
 Ketevan Chitaladze
 Email:ketevan.chitaladze@tsu.ge
 Assistant Professor, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University 
 Tbilisi, Georgia
 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3403-6218
 Natalia Robitashvili
 Email:nato.robitashvili@bsu.edu.ge
 Associate professor, Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University 
 Batumi, Georgia
 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7645-6491
 
 Abstract. Nowadays, tourism is a principal factor in the successful development of the country's national economy and business.
 Indeed, marine tourism is not yet a priority among the types of tourism, and its percentage share is still low in the structure of tourism, however, its growing demand allows for optimal forecasting. Therefore, identifying opportunities for the development of marine tourism, characterizing the mood of the population, analyzing the factors affecting the development of marine tourism, etc. is relevant, and its research is objectively necessary.
 The main goal of the study was to determine expectations for the development of cruise tourism in Georgia. Statistical observation, grouping and analysis methods were used in the research process. 
 It should be noted that cruise tourism is quite a big business. So big that according to a report by the International Association of Cruise Lines, the fastest growth rates in demand for cruise tours have been recorded since 2010. The secret of the attractiveness of cruise tours is the fact that tourists are satisfied with the structure of the services received during the tours, with a wide opportunity for self-realization for recreation, offering the best and most comprehensive environment for travel lover 
 In the research process, general, as well as specific statistical methods were used.
 It should be noted that before the pandemic, the number of international visitors arriving in Georgia by sea transport was characterized by an increasing trend since 2015; In 2022, a 50% reduction compared to 2015 was recorded; The statistical characteristics of marine tourism were the highest in the year of the beginning of the pandemic, which significantly decreased in 2021-2022. 60% of the 350 respondents participating in the study were in the age group of 25-44 years. 71% of the respondents are employed. 68% of respondents prefer internal closed cabins; For example, the Genoa-Laspezia-Civitavecchia (Rome) - Palma de Mallorca-Barcelona-Cannes-Genoa, cruise proved to be in demand among the residents of Georgia. In the structure of tourist expenses, the expenditure on non-alcoholic drinks prevails. etc.

Smart Living Tourism: Safe and Comfort Natural Tourism Concept

This research is a literacy study about smart living tourism in Indonesia. The aim is to find out the opportunities that smart living tourism has to develop through a review of existing literature. This study uses a descriptive and qualitative methodologies. Researchers try to uncover and understand something behind phenomena that have not been known before so that they can provide complex details about phenomena that are difficult to uncover in previous research. The result is smart living tourism Indonesia has a wide opportunity as a new nature tourism entity. With the existence the usage of websites, social media, and the internet can speed up marketing and increase consumer convenience in consuming this tourism commodity because it is easy and fast. What's more, smart living tourism is very close to nature, adding to the variety of ways tourists can enjoy nature. The contribution of this article is to provide knowledge that the trend of mart living tourism is becoming quite promising as a way to increase income in the tourism sector by collaborating between lodging tourism and nature tourism.

Agritourism Enhancing Small Farm Operations: A Research Model

Challenges confronting small- and mid-size farm operations are identified in terms of risks to sustainability. Community, economic, and environmental factors supporting sustainable farm operations are outlined. Incorporating and/or expanding agritourism activities are discussed as interventions supporting sustainability. Uncertainty about agritourism features that enhance farm operations is problematic. A university-based agritourism pilot study with small- and medium-sized farm in rural southeast Missouri provided insight into a needed follow-up research model. This research approach is defined in terms of its agritourism a) background, b) research question, c) methodology, d) data source, e) statistical analysis, and f) applied value. The applied value of research findings impacts academic understanding of agritourism, provides guidance for individual farm operators, and fosters wide scope agritourism research opportunities in regions, states, multiple counties, and other defined geographies.

Faculty’s Pedagogical Knowledge for Technology-Enhanced Learning in Higher Education

The inexorable growth of technological use amidst the pandemic of COVID-19 strengthens the emerging new paradigm in education and accelerates the need for technology supported-pedagogical knowledge. The purpose of this paper is to examine how the principles of the four learning theories; behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, and connectivism, are implemented in the technology-enhanced learning environment to help faculty align their pedagogy and teaching methods with technology. To achieve this goal, a review is conducted to survey relevant literature concerning learning theories and pedagogical models. This review relies on four major bibliographic databases; Science Direct, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar through which a large number of articles are identified. Twenty-seven articles are selected according to the scope of the study. Then, a qualitative analysis is conducted to identify the four learning theories as they are implemented in the online environment. The proposed pedagogical framework classifies the four learning theories in a pyramid in a hierarchical order according to their adherence to the student-centered learning approach. Connectivism is placed at the top of the pyramid due to the wide opportunities it offers for learners’ autonomy, interactivity, and diversity. Constructivism precedes as it is also centered on learners allowing for knowledge construction.

Biocontrol potential of entomopathogenic nematodes against invasive fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda in India

The invasion of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), has threatened the researchers to develop an effective biological control strategy at the global level. Larval stage remains in maize whorl, and precise placement of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) opens up wide opportunity for biological control. The study evaluated the virulence of Heterorhabditis indica (Poinar) and Steinernema carpocapsae (Weiser) against all the developmental stages of S. frugiperda. The results revealed that both the tested EPNs had a high rate of ovicidal, larvicidal and pupicidal effects on S. frugiperda. The EPNs also significantly affected the adults, resulting in the deformation and death. The invasion efficiency and reproduction assays of EPNs revealed that H. indica had higher invasion efficiency and reproduction rates compared to S. carpocapsae on different larval stages and pupae. EPNs also reproduced in the adult cadavers of S. frugiperda emerged from the EPN-treated pupa. A preliminary study on the effect of EPN application on S. frugiperda was carried out under semi-field conditions by pre-releasing third instar larvae to whorl of corn plants. Application of H. indica and S. carpocapsae @ 500 IJs mixed with five gram of sand was applied manually to whorl led to mortality of 86.67 and 83.33%, respectively. The study demonstrated that both the EPN species tested showed high puissance as bio-control agents against S. frugiperda, having the potential for its successful management.

Synthesis of Aromatic Polyamidines by the [2+2]-Cycloaddition Reaction

Aromatic polyamidines based on 4,4′-diphenylmethane diisocyanate and bisamides have been synthesized and studied. The one-step reaction of bisamides with diazocyanate according to the [2+2]-cycloaddition mechanism includes a concerted process of the formation of two new σ-bonds in the transition state. The formation of polyamidine occurs as a result of decarboxylation, which completes this reaction. Due to the availability of starting compounds, ease of synthesis, good solubility, and high heat resistance and thermal stability of the resulting polymers, there are wide opportunities for producing new materials by conventional industrial processes. Polyamidines have a sufficiently large set of important technological properties, which suggest their greater potential in relation to applied problems. The resulting film materials and glass-reinforced plastics based on polyamidines show high mechanical properties that are not inferior to those of materials made from commercial polyamides and polybenzimidazoles.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CROSS-BORDER PILGRIMAGE TOURISM IN CENTRAL ASIA

There are wide and different opportunities to develop cross-border tourism in Central Asia. In this article it is examined the necessary conditions for the development of cross-border religious and pilgrimage tourism covering some regions of Uzbekistan and neighboring countries, for instance, Tajikistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. In this regard, information on the most promising areas of the region, the existing pilgrimage sites there is highlighted on the example of the Lower Amudarya region, the Upper Amudarya region, the Zarafshan region, the Middle Syrdarya region, and the Fergana Valley regions. The pilgrimage touristic routes along the five mentioned cross-border regions have been developed and a map on the relevant topic has been prepared. At the same time, the article examines various problems that restrictive factors for the development of cross-border religious and pilgrimage tourism in the studied regions.

Economic effect of foreign direct investment in the oil and gas sector of Azerbaijan

The article studies the economic effect of foreign direct investment in the oil and gas sector of Azerbaijan. As a study result it was determined that it is most appropriate to direct foreign investments to the sectors capable of creating high added value. Since these investments are mainly oriented to industrial production and processing sector, there are wide export opportunities here. For the economic development of the oil and gas industry, it is advisable to increase the qualitative component of foreign direct investment. In general, the directions of foreign direct investment in the oil and gas sector correspond to the interests of the Republic of Azerbaijan, which means that it is necessary to increase the efficiency of foreign direct investment. This is possible due to optimization of strategic and operational business processes at the level of investor companies. Thus, as a result of the study, it can be said that the inflow of foreign direct investment in the oil and gas sector has had a positive impact on economic growth in the country as a whole. Keywords: oil and gas sector; foreign investment; foreign direct investment; investment environment assessment; economic development.