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THE EPOS “SHIYRIN AND SHEKER” AND THE PHYTOMYPHOLOGICAL CONCEPTS IN IT (based on Uzbek and Karakalpak versions)
Full text linkThe following article deals with the Uzbek and Karakalpak versions of the epic “Shiyrin and Sheker”, which are widely used in Central Asia, the use of phytomyphological concepts related to the fruit wood, their connection with the motives of childlessness including the idea of fertility and blessings. The typology of motifs in the epic is discussed.Keywords: saga, motive, child, tree, apple, pomegranate, productivity, blessings.
RAMBOUILLET INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, ITS CAUSES AND IMPORTANCE IN THE LEGAL-POLITICAL PROCESSES IN KOSOVO
Full text linkThe Rambouillet International Conference took place in two phases from 6 to 23 February and from 15 to 18 March 1999. The Rambouillet International Conference itself was of great importance to the Albanians, as the Kosovo Albanian issue was being addressed internationally. The aim of the Albanians in Rambouillet was for the crisis in Kosovo to receive not only political but also legal solutions, in order to achieve Kosovo's independence as soon as possible. What did the Rambouillet Agreement contain? Recognized international principles and human rights, did not infringe on the sovereignty and integrity of Yugoslavia, but expressed the need for self-government in Kosovo. The use of violence in Kosovo as a means of resolution was prohibited, and the withdrawal of Serb forces from Kosovo was demanded. It allowed refugees to return to their homes. Following the Serbian side's opposition to the Rambouillet Agreement, which provided opportunities for a peaceful solution to the conflict, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization warning of the need for a military intervention in the former Yugoslavia as the only option was already on the agenda as a human, legal and humanitarian obligation.Keywords: The Rambouillet International Conference, Kosovo Albanians, The international community, Kosovo delegation, Kosovo, Humanitarian intervention
THE IMPACT OF NUTRITION ON STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND HEALTH: WHY THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET?
Full text linkMalnutrition is associated with poor psycho-physical health, behavioral problems, and unsatisfactory learning outcomes. Numerous studies show that adhering to a healthy diet such as the Mediterranean Diet (MD) can have beneficial effects on students, increasing their academic performance, quality of life, and their health status. 200 students aged 10-15 years it turns out that a large proportion of students surveyed; despite the information they have about healthy foods, do not eat properly and have admitted that they have low concentration and lack of attention during the learning process. Based on this identified situation, it is necessary to orient students towards a correct lifestyle and mainly towards the Mediterranean diet as a healthy dietary model.Keywords: Food, students, Mediterranean diet, learning process, learning outcomes
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AS A DRIVING FORCE FOR QUALITATIVE DECISIONS
Full text linkThe optimization of information for better decision-making has now become the major challenge for any company in order to position itself and gain in terms of competitive advantage. As a result, the terms: “economic intelligence” and “Business intelligence” are more and more common these days, especially with the advent of new information and communication technologies. However, the definition of each of the two notions remains vague and their meanings often confused. Indeed, by misuse of language, these two disciplines are considered to be equivalent while there exists between them a relationship that is all the more complex as it is complementary.Keywords: business, intelligence, data, decision, organization
TEACHING STRATEGIES WITH A FOCUS ON THE STUDENT-CENTERED APPROACH TO LEARNING
Full text linkA key tactic is to provide high-quality education. The key drivers of high-quality education are instructors, particularly in colleges and universities. Teachers must therefore modify their teaching philosophies and techniques, develop new teaching ideologies, fulfill their own roles, and play their own roles. We should put a strong emphasis on education and enhance the effectiveness of instruction. While education is the goal, teaching is the technique. The amount and nature of learning for all kids can be influenced by the school and teachers. Awareness and enhancing educational processes requires an understanding of teachers' attitudes, actions, and beliefs. They are intimately related to the ways that educators deal with difficulties in their day-to-day work. Numerous elements that affect students' motivation, achievement, and behavior are under the control of educators. They are changing their strategy to put more of an emphasis on developing a supportive learning environment and classroom that is responsive as part of a comprehensive, high-quality education based on children's rights, where there is effective teaching and classroom management, thereby improving students' learning experiences. Because of this, our thesis will discuss the significance of student-centered teaching approaches by outlining their main characteristics in-depth and outlining how they might enhance the learning process.Keywords: learner, teacher, instructional strategy, and methodologies
A WORD AND ITS RELATIVES: DERIVATION IN ENGLISH AND ALBANIAN LANGUAGE
Full text linkThis study makes an effort to contrast word derivation in English and Albanian. English is a versatile and highly productive language. Because it is universal, it may incorporate new words and go through a variety of word formation processes to expand its lexicon. Derivation is one of several procedures for word development. The fundamental processes by which words are formed in the English and Albanian languages are quite similar. There are conversions for prefix, suffix, and affixes in the English language. Prefix, suffix, prefix-suffix, and non-affix derivations are all present in the Albanian language.Keywords: word, word-formation, derivation, lexemes, conversion, etc
USING J.D. SALINGER’S THE CATCHER IN THE RYE IN THE CLASSROOM
Full text linkThere are many works in the world of literature that have dazzled us with their fascinating stories; their specific way of using vocabulary and their magical ability to take us and lead us to an imaginary world where we can experience what the characters of that work are experiencing. Such literary masterpieces make us think deep, while trying to understand them given the context in which they have been written. The Catcher in the Rye is without a doubt one of those books that challenge the way we see the world around us; challenge that which we believe is true and what consider a lie. Therefore, it is no wonder why we have chosen this work so we can analyze it and try to find ways how we can inject it in our classrooms. Yes, it is true that the book has a very specific and “hard” language that many students may find it inappropriate; nevertheless, it represents a unique way of vocabulary usage and a particular style of reflecting human emotions.Keywords: The Catcher in the Rye, Salinger, classroom, teaching, learning
ABU RAYHON BERUNIY AND KHOREZM WRITING
Full text linkThis article examines the attitude of Abu Rayhan Beruni to the Khorezmian script. The peculiarities of Khorezmian writing are also analyzed. The meaning of Khorezmian words in the works of Abu Rayhan Beruni, such as "al-Osar al-Baqia" and "Kitab as-Saydana fit-tib" is explained. The article contains special ideas about the special letters of the Khorezm script and their use.Keywords: Khorezm script, Abu Rayhan Beruni, Aramaic, Nabataean, vassal, bitig (writing)
LINGUPOETICS OF POETONYMS IN THE POEMS OF USMAN NASIR
Full text linkThis article discusses the use of precedent units, toponyms, anthroponyms, mythonyms, hydronyms and theonyms used in the poetry of the talented poet Usman Nasir as a poetic tool to ensure the diversity of the literary text and the role of these poetonyms in the deeper understanding of the hidden meaning.Keywords: poetonym, toponyms, anthroponyms, mythonyms, hydronyms and theonyms
OVERVIEW OF EXISTING PREJUDICES BETWEEN ALBANIANS AND MACEDONIANS COMPARED TO THOSE OF THE ARBËRESH AND ITALIANS
Full text linkBasis of this study are: Overview of existing prejudices between Albanians and Macedonians compared to those of the Arbëresh-Italians, the ones we face every day. Although nothing is right, it is just willful, is unfounded oftentimes but again there are many. Prejudice is a misconception; embedded by incomplete knowledge of the world of phenomena and their causes, which departs from someone in the trials in his actions contrary to the knowledge of the reason. In this paper we focused mainly on prejudice Macedonian/Albanian i.e., two people living in North Macedonia and prejudices Italian/arbëresh two peoples living in Italy. In the paper we compare examples of what use arberesh prejudice to the Italians and vice versa, so that Albanians have bias for Macedonians and vice versa.Keywords: Arbëresh, Italian, Macedonian, Albanian, neighbor