The Turkmen State Publishing Service, following the recommendation of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, has released new textbooks for higher education institutions and secondary schools in the country.
A recently published university textbook, “Organization and Management of Agricultural Production”, was prepared by Sh. Permanova and S. Garaeva. The textbook consists of an introduction and 32 chapters, with a list of references at the end. It provides comprehensive information on the theoretical foundations of agricultural organization, production specialization, planning, intra-farm accounting, lease relations, auxiliary and service farms, and the preparation of agricultural machinery. The content includes valuable information about the structure of the agro-industrial complex, the use of material, technical, and labor resources, sectors of livestock and crop production, and feed production. Additionally, the textbook presents essential materials describing the patterns of organization and management of agricultural production, as well as various ways and methods of running a farm under any form of ownership, further enhancing its educational value.
A new medical textbook, “Heart Diseases in Children”, is aimed at students of medical institutions. Its authors are T. Sariyeva, Ya. Yavan, and O. Annaberdyeva. The book contains six chapters, providing valuable information on non-rheumatic myocarditis, congenital heart defects, myocardial dystrophies, cardiomyopathies, heart failure, and rheumatic fever in children. The textbook addresses the identification and treatment of diseases, patient rehabilitation, and follow-up care, making it a valuable guide for students of Turkmen medical universities, students of specialized secondary professional schools, and young medical professionals.
Another new textbook, “General Biology”, is intended for Grade XI students at secondary specialized schools with in-depth study of natural sciences. It was prepared by S. Durdyyev, Sh. Babaniyazova, M. Ovlyakuliyeva, and J. Velikhanova. The materials included in this new biology textbook help students study topics such as cell structure, reproduction and development of living organisms, heredity, evolutionary patterns, and the interconnection of living organisms with their environment. The textbook consists of an introduction and four major sections: “Composition and Diversity of Living Nature,” “The Cell — The Basic Structural Unit of Life,” “Organic Substances in the Chemical Composition of the Cell,” and “Reproduction and Development of Organisms.” In total, the sections include 90 topics, along with questions and exercises for each topic aimed at consolidating the studied material. The content of this textbook will significantly contribute to the enrichment of subject knowledge, the development of independent work skills, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of important biological concepts by students.
