bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The psychological contract of migrants: an analysis of differences between Ukrainian economic migrants and refugees in Polish companies
Authors:   Politechnika Wrocławska, Maj Jolanta , Filipowicz Maciej ,   Uniwersytet Opolski, Kubiciel-Lodzińska Sabina ,   Politechnika Opolska
Published: February 2024

Migrant workers, mainly from Ukraine, are increasingly present in Poland. However, this is not a homogeneous group. We can distinguish between pre-war immigrants, whose arrival in Poland was voluntary, and Ukrainian refugees, who were forced to migrate by the war. The aim of this article is to determine whether pre-war immigrants and refugees differ in terms of the unwritten expectations they have of employers, i.e. whether these groups are characterised by a different psychological contract. It complements knowledge in the fields of human resource management, organisational behaviour and diversity management by pointing out the need to identify refugee status or experience as a new dimension of diversity, with a significant impact on employees' expectations of the organisation and thus on the effectiveness of the applied HR management instruments. The article discusses the results of a quantitative survey conducted in May 2023 among Ukrainian pre-war immigrants (N = 182) and refugees (N = 147). It was found that there is a statistically significant difference between the relational psychological contract declared by pre-war immigrants and refugees. This means that the two groups, despite coming from the same country, require a slightly different approach in the context of human resource management, as they have different expectations from the employer.
Сervical insufficiency after timely childbirth - what went wrong?
Authors:   Kyiv City Perinatal Centre, Ukraine, Bila V.V. , Chernega V.O. ,   Kyiv City Perinatal Centre, Ukraine
Published: February 2024

Premature birth is a serious global medical problem. About 15 million premature babies are born annually in the world, of which 1 million dies. Spontaneous premature birth is a cause of 40-45% of all premature births. Cervical insufficiency (CI) is a significant risk factor for spontaneous premature birth. Purpose - to identify the risk factors for the development of CI in patients with a history of full-term pregnancies to draw attention to the problem of underdiagnosis of hidden obstetric injuries. Materials and methods. During 2021 – June 2023, a retrospective cohort study was conducted in the municipal non-profit enterprise “Kyiv Perinatal Center”, within which 140 patients were analyzed. The study group includes 70 patients who have a history of at least one full-term pregnancy, and who had a diagnosis of CI during the last pregnancy. The control group consisted of patients who had 2 or more pregnancies, during which they were not diagnosed with CI. Results. The odds of developing CI during the next pregnancy increased compared with the control group in the presence of the following: rapid delivery - up to ≈4:1; prolonged second stage of labour - up to ≈6.5:1; cervical surgery with cervical dilatation - up to ≈4.7:1; cervical surgery without cervical dilatation - up to ≈4.1:1. Previous spontaneous preterm delivery was not found to be a predictor of CI development at subsequent pregnancies. Conclusions. The results show that patients with precipitous delivery and surgical manipulations on the cervix in history have at least 4 times higher the risk of CI development after timely childbirth, and with a prolonged second period of childbirth - have 6.5 times higher risk. It should be noted that statistically significant differences were not found in patients who had spontaneous preterm delivery. We also postulate that such data indicate two possible phenotypes of the CI: one is of traumatic genesis, and the second is of congenital tendency of the cervix to weakness, which can first manifest in the form of precipitous childbirth, and subsequently manifest in the form of CI. The research was carried out in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. The research protocol was approved by the Local Ethics Committee of the institution mentioned in the work. Informed consent of the women was obtained for the research. No conflict of interests was declared by the authors.
Expression of progesterone receptors in multiple pregnancy
Authors:   Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine, Poladich I.V. , Kostenko O.Yu. ,   Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: February 2024

Hormonal disorders, specifically progesterone insufficiency, constitute the primary cause of pregnancy loss. The role of progesterone insufficiency in the genesis of obstetric and gynecological losses is actively discussed worldwide. Progesterone and the quantity of its receptors play a crucial role in the maintenance and prolongation of pregnancy. The placenta, being the main site of progesterone synthesis, represents a significant source of information and serves as an essential diagnostic object. The obtained data during placental research are indispensable for understanding the etiopathogenic changes in pregnancy loss in the case of multiple pregnancies. Purpose - to analyze the immunohistochemical changes in the expression of progesterone receptors in placental structures of parturients with dichorionic diamniotic twins depending on the method of conception. Materials and methods. We conducted a clinical-statistical analysis of the course of pregnancy and childbirth in women with multiple pregnancies induced by assisted reproductive technologies (ART). To determine the expression of progesterone receptors, immunohistochemical research of placentas from women with dichorionic and diamniotic twins resulting from ART was carried out. Results.The study revealed that women with multiple pregnancies induced by ART had a complicated somatic and obstetric-gynecological history, which subsequently negatively influenced the outcomes and course of pregnancy. A complicated pregnancy not only affects the process of childbirth but also the timing of delivery, as premature births in multiple pregnancies occur twice as often as in singleton pregnancies. Immunohistochemical analysis of the placenta showed the highest quantity of progesterone receptors and their expression in the nuclei of decidual cells (50%) of the maternal structure of the placenta in women with dichorionic and diamniotic twins resulting from ART. Conclusions.The obtained data on the expression of progesterone receptors indicate an evident connection between structural interactions of the placenta and endometrium, which is a key component in the advisability of prescribing progesterone therapy for the prevention of obstetric and perinatal losses. The research was carried out in accordance with the principles of the Helsinki Declaration. The study protocol was approved by the Local Ethics Committee of the participating institution. The informed consent of the patient was obtained for conducting the studies. No conflict of interests was declared by the authors.
The state of regulation of the autonomic nervous system of pregnant women with post-traumatic stress disorder
Authors:   Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, Kyiv, Semenchenko O.I. , Zhdanovych O.I. ,   Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, Kyiv, Kolomiichenko T.V. ,   Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, Kyiv
Published: February 2024

Purpose - to assess the state of regulation of the autonomic nervous system of pregnant women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on heart rate variability data. Materials and methods. 60 pregnant women were examined: a main group of 30 pregnant women with a confirmed diagnosis of PTSD and a control group of 30 somatically healthy women without a history of psychological trauma. The assessment of vegetative status was carried out by recording and analyzing generally accepted parameters of heart rate variability based on computer cardiointervalography. Results. Women with PTSD have an increased incidence of obstetric and perinatal complications, placental insufficiency (43.3%), fetal distress (30.0%), fetal growth retardation (23.3%), preeclampsia (13.3%), premature birth (30.0%). Such complications may be caused by disorders of autonomic regulation, which is reflected by changes in heart rate variability. The state of autonomic regulation of pregnant women with PTSD is characterized by hypersympathicotonia (63,0%) with signs of stress, while some women (13.3%) have vagotonia, and the state of 6.7% of patients with a tension index of less than 15 conventional units. may indicate exhaustion and failure of adaptive capabilities. According to the integral indicator of regulatory systems activity (IRSA), the majority (66.7%) of patients fall into the tension zone, and the condition of 53.3% corresponds to a pronounced tension of adaptive systems. The most dangerous zone (red - hypoadaptation IRSA and disruption of adaptation) includes almost a quarter (23.3%) of women. In 2 (6.7%) women of the main group, the is 9 points (the maximum value), which indicates complete exhaustion (asthenia) of neurovegetative regulation. Conclusions. In pregnant women with PTSD, it is advisable to analyze the state of autonomic regulation based on heart rate variability, which will help identify women at risk for obstetric and perinatal complications. The research was carried out in accordance with the principles of the Helsinki Declaration. The study protocol was approved by the Local Ethics Committee of the participating institution. The informed consent of the patient was obtained for conducting the studies. No conflict of interests was declared by the authors.
Lyme carditis in an adolescent (сlinical case)
Authors:   Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine, Kramarov S.O.
Published: February 2024

In recent years, the number of registered cases of Lyme carditis has been increasing. Purpose - to increase the vigilance of clinicians in various fields of medicine regarding Lyme carditis and awareness of its clinical manifestations on the example of the following clinical case. An empirical, descriptive study of a clinical case of Lyme pericarditis in a child from an endemic area was conducted. The research was carried out in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. The research protocol was approved by the bioethical commission of the hospital. Patient consent was obtained. An analysis of the literature data of PubMed, Medscape, СDC was also carried out. Clinical case. The paper describes a clinical case of a teenager with manifestations of pericarditis as a complication of Lyme infection with manifestations of untreated erythema migrans several months after a tick bite. The appointment of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs did not bring relief. Conclusions. Alertness to Lyme carditis is important in the diagnosis of infectious nosologies. Lyme carditis should be considered in the differential diagnosis in patients with signs of myocardial ischemia in children with bradycardia living in endemic areas. For differential diagnosis, a two-step serological blood test is required, especially the use of screening tests for antibodies to Borrelia by ELISA with further confirmation by Western blot analysis. The research was carried out in accordance with the principles of the Helsinki Declaration. The study protocol was approved by the Local Ethics Committee of the participating institution. The informed consent of the patient was obtained for conducting the studies. No conflict of interests was declared by the authors.
A comprehensive assessment of postnatal risk factors associated with recurrent respiratory infections in preschool children
Authors:   Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine, Voloshin O.M. ,   Luhansk State Medical University, Rivne, Ukraine
Published: February 2024

Purpose - to determine the influence degree of particular postnatal risk factors to the likelihood of the recurrent course of acute respiratory infections (ARI) in preschool children. Materials and methods. Three hundred and fourteen children (176 boys and 138 girls) aged 1 to 6 years old, undergoing inpatient treatment on ARI, were involved in the clinical study. The number of ARI episodes during their previous year of life, as well as the presence or absence of 19 potential postnatal risk factors associated with recurrent respiratory infections (RRI), were taken into account for the examined children. Additionally, two integral indices of ARI recurrence, namely the infection index (InI) and resistance index (InR), were calculated. The statistical processing of the primary digital data obtained was performed by IBM SPSS Statistics 28 licensed program. A сross-tabulation method was applied to compute the odds ratio (OR) and its 95% confidence interval (CI). Results. The difference between the age subgroups of the examined preschool children in the ARI episodes number during their previous year of life was demonstrated (H=11.243; p=0.047). First of all, the higher incidence of ARI was detected among the patients aged 36 to 71 months compared with those aged 12 to 35 months. Besides, the weak but significant correlation was revealed between six stratified age subgroups of children and their clinical diagnoses (φc=0.183; p=0.006). The studied integral indicators of the recurrent course of ARI (InI and InR) are inversely correlated with the majority of the postnatal risk factors considered, with the degree of the relationship strength being higher for InR than for InI. Conclusions. The majority of the potential RRI risk factors registered, namely 10 out of 19, separately increase the probability of children belonging to the group with more frequent ARI episodes. The most significant risk factors of RRI were as follows: 1) breastfeeding for 0-4 months after birth (OR=2.868; p<0.001; 95% CI: 1.681-4.895), 2) an older child in a family attending an organized childhood group (OR=2.814; p<0.001; 95% CI: 1.662-4.763); 3) second-hand smoke exposure (OR=2.537; p<0.001; 95% CI: 1.509-4.267). The prevalence of the studied RRI risk factors among the preschool children does not correlate with their significance in contributing to more frequent ARI episodes. The study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. The study protocol was approved by the Local ethics committees of the institutions mentioned in the paper. An informed parental consent was obtained for the study in children. No conflict of interests was declared by the author.
Spiritual Resilience as Immunity to Stress during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Sociological Perspective
Authors: Octavia Vera , Fauziah Meli
Published: February 2024

This study examines spiritual resilience from a sociological standpoint and as a sort of immunization against stress during pandemic times. The Piedmont theory of the spiritual dimension was used in this study to address the question of how the mental health of the stay-at-home mother was impacted by spiritual resilience, and George Herbert Mead's theories of symbolic interactionism were used as an analytical tool to examine spiritual resistance from a sociological perspective. By gathering samples from household mothers in the Cirebon district, the study employs a qualitative descriptive method of case studies. The findings indicate that household mothers' mental health was significantly impacted by their spiritual endurance. By having spiritual resilience, household mothers could give positive meanings to their social thoughts and actions. This article attempts to make a significant contribution to the study of the role of household mothers in facing the challenges and stresses of pandemic times.
City Leadership in Para-Diplomacy: The Case of Jakarta’s International Engagement in Addressing COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Luerdi Luerdi
Published: February 2024

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the world communities, including the interactions among governments. While some governments chose to conflict with others or overlooked the pandemic, the rest attempted to collaborate in addressing the new global threat. Cities in many countries were the most suffering regions due to the enormous virus-confirmed cases, deaths, and economic declines, intertwining with other urban issues. As the largest city in Southeast Asia and Indonesia, Jakarta could not avoid this unprecedented crisis. However, apart from the efforts to tackle the crisis at home, the city showed its international engagement in addressing the issue together with other world cities as its para-diplomacy. This article aimed to answer the driving factors that encouraged the city for such engagement. It employed the qualitative method with descriptive analysis and the city leadership theory proposed by Rapoport, Acuto and Grcheva. The article found that Jakarta’s international engagement in addressing the pandemic as the city leadership action was driven by the role of city leader, decentralization and global city networking, and the regional COVID-19 policies and internet representing three elements in the theory: actor, structures, and tools. It argues that cities within the global city networking have demonstrated their stronger role during the pandemic, providing opportunities for nation branding by regional initiatives in handling the pandemic in addition to state foreign policy. This study, then, contributes to the studies the city leadership in responding to global issues that merit attention among scholars.
From Legal to Customary Approach: Seeking an Alternative Policy on the Coastal Area Solid Waste Management in Jambi, Indonesia
Authors: Sagala Irmawati
Published: February 2024

The waste issue in coastal areas is an important and urgent problem for maritime regions like Indonesia. The task of the government in coastal areas is more complex than in mainland areas because the problem of coastal waste is more complex, and it causes more environmental impacts. This article analyzes waste management policies in the coastal areas of Jambi Province, especially in East Tanjung Jabung Regency. The research uses literature study as the primary method, supported by qualitative field studies on government and community paradigms on waste management regulations. The study shows that the East Tanjung Jabung Regency Government has a waste management policy, but none specifically concerns coastal or marine waste. However, the waste management program in the coastal area has not been implemented due to various technical reasons, especially geographical conditions, which are difficult to reach from the district capital. These constraints are caused by the positive regulation paradigm, in which the laws in Indonesia are hierarchically stopped at the district/city level so that waste management work is concentrated in the district government. The village government has the right to issue village regulations, but innovation in village regulations still needs improvement, especially in Jambi Province. This condition allows the decision maker to uphold the customary approach as a local alternative policy.
Economic Resistance of Sub-National Governments in Mitigating Inflation Risk: The Case of Bela Beli Kulon Progo Movement
Authors: Setiawan Hendy , Irawan Rizky Rahmanda , Erison Yendra
Published: February 2024

Political decentralization has brought great changes in the form of challenges and opportunities. In the context of the challenges of decentralization, it requires regions to clean up, organize, and fix regional problems. However, it must be used as an instrument to solve economic problems, one of which is inflation in the regions. Kulon Progo Regency is one of the role models that has an economic instrument in mitigating the risk of inflation. This arrangement is stated in the Bela Beli Kulon Progo policy. This policy uses an approach to strengthen the local economy so that it can stimulate the growth of people's per capita income. This study examines these issues using a qualitative approach with library research methods. It uses the theory proposed by the decentralization and inflation approach proposed by Treisman. The results show that strengthening the local economy had the power to mitigate the risk of inflation in regions. The strengthening of the local economy was seen in the increasing level of people's income and regional income which resulted in stronger economic growth. However, inflation is a serious threat to the regional economy if people's incomes are fixed and there is economic instability. Bela Beli Kulon Progo movement improved the local economy of Kulon Progo. Various programs of Bela Beli became the basis for the strong economic support of the district so that inflation could be controlled. On this basis, the movement becomes an instrument as well as a role model in mitigating the risk of regional inflation. This study, therefore, contributes to the study of local movement and inflation in the regional contexts.
Political Participation of Persons with Disabilities in Election: The Case of Regional Elections in Bantul, Indonesia
Authors: Yaniar Syifa Annisa , Yaniar Syifa Annisa , Simamora Naufal Bariq Alauddin , Hanifah Hana Tiara , Wijayani Sabrina
Published: February 2024

This article analyzes the involvement of disability groups in the regional election and how this will contribute to the upcoming 2024 General Election in Indonesia. Groups of people with disabilities often face discrimination, which hinders the realization of their rights as outlined in Law Number 8 of 2016 regarding Persons with Disabilities. Ensuring such rights are fulfilled is crucial for social progress and the welfare of individuals, particularly in democratic nations. The approach in this study uses the theory of political participation and the concept of human rights as a theoretical framework. Meanwhile, the research method is qualitative, with descriptive analysis to discuss the intended topic. The collection of research data was obtained from interviews and literature studies. This article examines the case study of the involvement of persons with disabilities in the 2020 Bantul Regional Election and its influence on the 2024 General Election. Bantul is a district in the Special Region of Yogyakarta Province in that it has the largest population with disabilities. As a result, special attention is needed to ensure that the political rights of the disabled group in Bantul are guaranteed. The findings show several forms of involvement of disability groups in the previous elections in 2019 and 2020. The deficiencies in these elections should be addressed to improve access for disability groups making democracy inclusive. This article, then, contributes to the studies of the political participation of persons with disabilities in democracy in the context of regional elections.
Evaluating salinity effects on transgenic soybean harboring a cytokinin dehydrogenase gene at early growth stage
Authors: Lan Xuan Hoang Thi , Phan Huynh Mai-Nguyen , Phuong Thao Nguyen
Published: February 2024

Soil salinization, along with drought, is a natural threat that has a great impact on agricultural production in many locations throughout the world. The cytokinin oxidases/dehydrogenases (CKXs) play an essential role in determining plant CK levels and several of which have been modulated to improve abiotic stress tolerance. In this study, the aim was to investigate whether there were differential effects of salinity on wild-type (WT) soybean (Glycine max L.) plants and a transgenic soybean line harboring GmCKX13, which had previously been identified as a responsive gene to osmotic stress. The effects of salt stress were monitored by deploying different concentrations of NaCl. According to the obtained results, the transgenic plants could maintain a better germination rate and radicle growth than the WT plants after a 4-day treatment of 200 mM NaCl. In addition, the transgenic seedlings also displayed a more vigorous shoot and root growth with a larger biomass production under the adverse condition. The analytic data revealed that advantages acquired by the transformed plants at least came from the better capacity to reserve water in the tissue and lower stress damage, as indicated by a lower malondialdehyde content. Taking these findings together, it is suggested that modulating the expression of CKX13 could contribute to better salt tolerance in soybeans, providing the foundation for conducting more elaborate studies in the future and paving the pathway for the development of elite salinity-tolerant varieties.
A nonsense mutation in BRCA1 gene in a Vietnamese patient with breast cancer
Authors: Tung Nguyen Van , Huan Le Duc , Hien Do Minh , Mai Bui Bich , Phuong Pham Cam , Lien Nguyen Thi Kim , Hanh Ha Hong , Hien Nguyen Thanh , Hoang Nguyen Huy
Published: February 2024

Breast cancer is the most frequent female cancer, and it is increasing at an alarming rate. The typical symptom of breast cancer is breast lumps or swellings, though they can also develop close to the breast or under the arm. Breast cancer usually spreads to distant organs such as the bone, liver, lungs, and brain. Approximately 95% of breast cancer patients who arrive with the early-stage disease show no macroscopic signs of metastases. Although it is possible to reduce some breast cancer risks through prevention, the majority of patients in low-income countries are detected at a late stage. Because of this, even though current therapy is improving, early diagnosis is still crucial for improving the quality of treatment and the survival rate. Sex, age, family history, and an unhealthy lifestyle are some of the risk factors that may increase the chances of getting this disease. Familial or hereditary breast cancer accounts for 10% of breast cancers. Mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes were responsible for 50% of all familial or hereditary breast cancer cases. In this research, mutations in a Vietnamese patient with familial breast cancer were analyzed using whole exome sequencing. As a result, 17 variants have been reported in the ClinVar database as “germline mutations” in familial breast cancer were detected. Of these, a heterozygous nonsense mutation c.5314C>T (p.R1772X) in the BRCA1 gene was identified as the genetic cause of this case. This mutation has been previously reported as pathogenic in the ClinVar database (ClinVar variation ID: 55480). Our results provide insight into the genetic causes of breast cancer as well as support the genetics diagnosis of familial breast cancer.
Species diversity and phylogenetic relationships of snapper (Lutjanidae: Lutjanus) inferred from mitochondrial DNA markers
Authors: Hai Yen Dinh Thi , Ngoc Lam Hoang , Thi Ha Vo , Thi Oanh Truong , Quang Sang Tran , Thuy Binh Dang
Published: February 2024

Snappers (Lutjaniformes: Lutjanidae) are commercially important fishes in tropical and subtropical waters. However, species complexes still exist due to low-level morphological differences. Additionally, current availability of molecular sequences has led to significant changes in fish taxonomy. Therefore, species diversity of lutjanids is still unclear. In this study, we applied two mitochondrial markers (16S rRNA and Cytochrome c oxidase subunit I, COI mtDNA) to investigate species diversity and phylogenetic relationships of lutjanid species collected from the coastal waters of Nghe An – Ha Tinh provinces, Northern Central, Vietnam. A total of 17 Lutjanus species have been identified using morphological and molecular methods. Combined with Genbank sequences, the phylogenetic tree was constructed using Neighbor Joining and Maximum Likelihood approaches based on 16S rRNA and COI mtDNA data set. Two main lineages have been detected with inconsistent basal clades between two topologies. Members of species complexes also showed a certain degree of closely relationships; however, conflicts between two topologies have also been recorded. These data contribute to the assessment of lutjanid biodiversity in Vietnam, and for resource management and conservation.
Production and evaluation of an antiserum against envelope protein VP28 of white spot syndrome virus
Authors: Van Hau Nguyen , Trong Tri Do Nguyen , Thanh Nguyen Le , Hong Linh Le , My Trinh Nguyen Thi
Published: February 2024

Virus-associated white spot syndrome (WSSV) is one of the most popular diseases in shrimp, causing a huge economic loss globally  and also in Vietnam. Protein VP28 plays an important role in the initial steps of WSSV infection into shrimp cells. This protein binds to the shrimp cells as a viral adhesion molecule and then helps the virus enter the host cells. Therefore, many studies and applications related to the control of this virus have targeted VP28 as a potential antigen. To facilitate the study and application of VP28, this study focused on the development of a VP28-specific antiserum. The E. coli BL21(DE3)/pQE30-vp28 cells were cultured in LB medium supplemented with 100 µg/mL ampicillin and 0.5 mM IPTG was added to induce the expression of VP28. The cells were then disrupted by sonication and the supernatant fraction was used to purify VP28 using Ni-NTA affinity chromatography. The purified VP28 was injected into rabbits following a 90-day immunization protocol. The serum was then collected and validated for the ability to detect VP28 in Western Blot and ELISA. We found that the obtained antiserum could bind to both the recombinant and native VP28 in Western Blot assay. We also demonstrated that the antiserum could recognize VP28 in ELISA with the sensitivity of <0.39 ng/wells VP28 and the titer of 1/1,280,000. We successfully produced an anti-VP28 antiserum which can be used as a primary antibody in Western Blot and ELISA.
Highly efficient Rhizobium rhizogenes-mediated hairy root transformation for gene functional study in mung bean (Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek)
Authors: Xuan Cuong Nguyen , Thi Loan Tran , Khanh Linh Chu , Thi Dong Ta , Phuong Thao Bui , Tien Phat Do
Published: February 2024

Mung bean (Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek) is one of the economically important legume crops in Asia. The demand for high quality mung bean seeds is currently increasing. Moreover, the crop can fix the atmospheric nitrogen. Those make the crop is suitable for sustainable agriculture and a major source of the plant-based protein foods. Functional genomics study in mung bean is required to comprehend the molecular mechanisms behind agronomic traits and elevate the crop trait improvement process; however, it is severely hampered due to the lacking of efficient and large-scale genetic analysis tool. Rhizobium rhizogenes-mediated hairy root transformation is a quick and efficient alternative to investigate root-specific processes and interactions in different species. In this study, we developed a protocol to generate hairy roots with low cost and high transformation efficiency that has not been reported in mung bean. Using the method, nearly 100% of the R. rhizogenes infected plants formed hairy roots and carried at least three transgenic roots harboring the desired construct per plant. It only required twenty days to complete the whole transformation process. In addition, the composite plants, that are composed transgenic roots and wild-type shoot, were used to examine with the fixing nitrogen bacteria and showed the GUS expression in nodules. In conclusion, our highly efficient R. rhizogenes-mediated transformation system provides high throughput genetic analysis assay for functional genetics study, and biotechnological application in mung bean.
Expresiones culturales y danzas del Carnaval de Barranquilla en la igualdad de género: la Cumbia y su potencial transformador
Authors: Barrero Ríos Inés
Published: February 2024

El potencial transformador de las expresiones culturales y las danzas del Carnaval de Barranquilla con respecto a la igualdad de género se relaciona con la posibilidad de otorgarle un nuevo significado que apunte hacia la igualdad en aquellos escenarios en donde se repliquen estereotipos y roles de género que, como forma de discriminación en contra de la mujer se pretenden erradicar. Este estudio tiene como objetivo indagar sobre el potencial transformador del Carnaval y la danza de la Cumbia en materia de igualdad de género. Para ello, se realiza una revisión bibliográfica y jurisprudencial respecto al Carnaval de Barranquilla, la simbología y significados de la Cumbia, como también de la igualdad de género, acudiendo principalmente al análisis de fuentes documentales. De esta revisión es posible concluir que, a través de la tradición del Carnaval, se puede imprimir en la educación de hacedores y participes de las carnestolendas, postulados alusivos a la metamorfosis social necesaria para avanzar en igualdad de género. Empoderar y reivindicar el papel de las mujeres en el Carnaval, derrumbar los roles de género y arraigar la idea de igualdad en la sociedad a través de la tradición, son algunas de las transformaciones posibles a partir del folclor y la fiesta del Carnaval de Barranquilla. Su significado, trascendencia e incidencia social y cultural, se pueden convertir en un vehículo hacia el respeto de las diferencias y la igualdad de género en la ciudad y contribuir a la superación de estereotipos propios de la cultura patriarcal. La inclusión de estos contenidos como currículo o lineamientos en la materialización de la fiesta tradicional barranquillera han de ser esenciales para generar los cambios sociales y culturales anhelados.
Explorando los imaginarios sociales sobre la paz en niños de la vereda Palmarito en Fortul-Arauca: un enfoque visual
Authors: Ortiz Barroso Sandy , Cáceres Cortés Henry
Published: February 2024

En el siguiente artículo se presentan los resultados de la investigación realizada en el Centro Educativo Palmarito, del municipio de Fortul en el departamento de Arauca; una región afectada por el conflicto armado en Colombia. Su objetivo fue describir los imaginarios de paz presentes en niños y niñas de quinto grado entre los 9 y 11 años de edad. Para ello, se adoptó una metodología de corte cualitativo, a partir del método etnográfico, donde la recolección de información se dio desde talleres de expresión artística como el dibujo, la pintura y el collage; y la aplicación de entrevistas semiestructuradas. Los hallazgos revelaron que los niños y las niñas perciben la paz como la ausencia de guerra y conflictos, la protección del medio ambiente, la satisfacción de necesidades básicas, al igual que como estados de bienestar, tranquilidad, armonía y felicidad y la implementación de diversas tácticas para la resolución de los conflictos de manera pacífica.  En este sentido, estos hallazgos se consolidan como un recurso valioso para desarrollar estrategias y herramientas que promuevan la construcción de la paz en Colombia. La originalidad está dada por la relevancia del arte como elemento para poder analizar la paz como categoría principal y para establecer relaciones entre los imaginarios con la sociedad; además, previo a la revisión de literatura, se puede determinar que este estudio es pionero en su naturaleza puesto que, en el departamento de Arauca y en el municipio de Fortul no se han desarrollado investigaciones dirigidas a indagar en cómo los niños piensan e imaginan la paz.
Impact of climate change on production aspects of Gram in Khadin area of arid region of Rajasthan
Authors: Chaturvedi Deepak , Regar M.L.
Published: February 2024

Agriculture is the backbone of Indian economy and climate change significantly affects agriculture productivity. The present study was conducted in jaisalmer district of Rajasthan state. The study sample comprised 160 farmers out of them 80 small and 80 large farmers selected randomly. The results of the study revealed that Majority of the farmer (88.12%) expressed that germination of seeds was good followed by average (11.88%) before the year 2015. About 65.00 per cent of the farmer expressed that germination of seeds was good, followed by average (25.62%) and poor (9.38%) after the year 2015. Majority of the farmers (66.25%) expressed that the growth of the crop was good followed by average (33.75%) before the year 2015. About 55.00 per cent of the farmer agreed that growth of crop was good, followed by average (30.62%) and poor (14.38%) after the year 2015.
Effects of artificial light and latitude on the dawn foraging activity of Great Tits (Parus major) during winter in northern Europe
Authors: Skryten Karoline Aasen , Steen Ronny , Dale Svein
Published: February 2024

Cover photo: Male Great Tit Parus major. Photo: Bjørn Aksel Bjerke.
Recently, there has been increasing interest in the ecological consequences of artificial light on wildlife. At northern latitudes, winter is characterized by short days and low temperatures. Under these conditions, resident birds need to consume more food in a shorter time to sustain their metabolism and maintain body temperature. Access to artificial light may prolong foraging opportunities for resident birds during winter. Here, we used a field experiment to test whether Great Tits Parus major benefit from artificial light to start foraging before sunrise. Further, we conducted a meta-analysis to test if onset of foraging was correlated with latitude in the Great Tit. A feeding station with artificial light was placed in a forest area in Ås, SE Norway, at nearly 60° north. A camera was placed in front of the feeding station to record daily activity of the Great Tit in December and February. In December, Great Tits started foraging earlier relative to sunrise when artificial light was available. In February, Great Tits were not stimulated by artificial light to start foraging before sunrise. The onset of foraging in Great Tits was also correlated with latitude. At the northernmost location, Great Tits started foraging several hours before sunrise, whereas at the southernmost location, Great Tits started foraging only a few minutes before sunrise. The results suggest that resident Great Tits may utilize artificial light to prolong their foraging activity during midwinter, and that onset of foraging is advanced relative to sunrise with decreasing daylength further north. Our findings contribute to the understanding of how short days during northern winters can limit foraging activity in resident birds.
Chloethiel Woodard Smith: Advancing through Exhibitions
Authors: James-Chakraborty Kathleen
Published: February 2024

Chloethiel Woodard Smith (1910–1992) was the most successful female architect of her generation in the United States. From 1963 to 1983 she ran a large independent practice in Washington, DC. Crucial to her career was her role in the organization of four exhibitions, held in Washington in 1939, in Montreal in 1941, in Havana in 1950, and in Moscow in 1958. Allowing others to largely take credit for work that she played a disproportionate part in organizing helped her win her the respect of an overwhelmingly male profession. In 1960 she was elected a fellow of the American Institute of Architects; at that time, only five women had previously received that honor, one bestowed partly as a result of the good will she had accumulated through her efforts. Smith’s involvement in exhibition design also trained her to think in terms of the public for which she designed rather than only in terms of an audience of her peers. This proved key to her ability to work with developers to build housing across much of the country and office buildings in downtown Washington that were popular with those who lived and worked in them.
THE IMPORTANCE OF ELECTRONIC EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Authors:   Ala-Too International University, Kaldybaev Salidin , Buzurmankulova Aigul ,   Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabaev
Published: February 2024

It is known that the role of the process of informatization of education is currently increasing. This process determines the creation and active application of methods and technologies of teaching, using computers. Currently, along with the training program and electronic textbooks, electronic educational resources are actively used in education. The productive use of electronic educational resources affects the improvement of the quality of education. The article discusses the definitions given by researchers about electronic educational resources. Various points of view of researchers about the essence of electronic educational resources are analyzed. The article also highlights the capabilities of electronic educational resources.
LEADING APPROACHES TO DEVELOPING THE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF A TEACHER
Authors:   Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabaev, Kaldybaeva Aychurok , Zholdoshova Bibigul ,   Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabaev
Published: February 2024

In modern conditions, the concept of "competence" has become firmly established in scientific use. The ongoing innovative processes in the education system, one way or another, are associated with the introduction of a competency-based approach into the practice of schools and universities. At the same time, it can be argued that the latest scientific development, which has significantly enriched the modern educational space, is the category of “teacher's professional competence”, which is today a criterion for the quality of training of graduates of higher educational institutions. The essence of the conceptual requirements for professional competence is reduced to the expansion of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to improve the efficiency of professional activity and life in general.
LEARNING ACHIEVEMENTS AND THEIR ASSESSMENT
Authors:   Ala-Too International University, Kaldybaev Salidin , Kadyrova Ziada ,   Kyrgyz Academy of Education
Published: February 2024

The article discusses topical issues about the assessment of educational achievements of students. The content of the definition of pedagogical assessment is analyzed. It is noted that in Soviet pedagogy, assessment was characterized as part of the concept of control and verification. The concept of the educational achievements of students is becoming relevant. In this case, the question arises: what is the achievement of the student and how to evaluate it. The article analyzes the work of researchers on the educational achievements of students. It is known that student achievement can be at a certain level. The article analyzes the authors' work on the level of assimilation. The disadvantages of the traditional point grading system are also noted.
ON STANDARDIZATION OF SCHOOL EDUCATION IN KYRGYZSTAN
Authors:   Kyrgyz Academy of Education, Dobaev Kyrgyzbay , Tagaeva Gulmira ,   Kyrgyz Academy of Education, Satbekova Aigul ,   Kazakh State Women's Pedagogical University, Supataeva Elvira ,   Kyrgyz Academy of Education
Published: February 2024

This article is devoted to the history of the development of education standardization in the Kyrgyz Republic in the post-Soviet period. The author analyzes the meaning of the concepts "standard", "curriculum", "paradigm of education". The publication gives the main ideas of the curriculum, provides prerequisites for changing the content of education in the school. The role of the new standard, which replaced the curriculum and which has become, in fact, a turning point in changing the school education of the Kyrgyz Republic at the present stage, is also noted. It dwells on the features of the new standard, highlights those points that make this standard innovative in comparison with other standards. The author examines the problem of further improving the standard in line with modern requirements in the education system related to globalization problems.
APPLICATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN STUDENTS ' INDEPENDENT WORK
Authors:   Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabaev, Baisalov Joomart , Sydykova Mahabat ,   Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabaev
Published: February 2024

The article deals with the issue of students ' ability to professionally apply mathematical knowledge and effectively achieve their goals when solving problems using appropriate software. The authors reflect the optimization of the output of mathematical problems using software in the independent work of students. In the course of mathematics, it is shown that with the help of modern methods and information technologies of career guidance training, future professionals have the opportunity to learn the basics of applied mathematics, to deepen and improve their professional knowledge in independent activities through the use of applied mathematics as a tool. They have the ability to creatively handle the growing flow of information technology and must use it competently in practice.
FEATURES OF THE STUDY OF READING INTERESTS AMONG STUDENTS OF GRADES 5-7 IN A COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
Authors:   Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabaev, Abdygazieva Nazira , Zholdoshalieva Zhyldyz ,   Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabaev
Published: February 2024

This article examines the features of studying the interests of readers in grades 5-7 in a general education school. To solve this problem, special attention is paid to the need for purposeful work to form a harmoniously developed, socially active personality, combining spiritual wealth, moral purity and physical perfection. The main conductor of this responsible task in life is the school, and in its forefront are language teachers. The presence of interest in reading, in literature as an academic subject can also be understood by the nature of the process of students' activity: the student accepts the task readily, independently takes on its implementation, is attentive, passionate about his activities, actively uses the acquired knowledge and skills, shares with others new fresh information taken from various sources outside of communication, which is especially important in literature lessons.
NATIVE LANGUAGE AS A TARGET LANGUAGE IN CONDITIONS OF MULTICULTURALISM AND MULTILINGUALISM
Authors:   Issyk-Kul State University named after K. Tynystanova, Abdullaev Saifulla , Muradylova Gulshan ,   Issyk-Kul State University named after K. Tynystanova
Published: February 2024

The article is devoted to the issues of native language support in the conditions of modern multilingual society. To this end, the authors refer to the experience of teaching Uyghur in the secondary school No. 5 of the city of Karakol. They share their thoughts on the linguo-didactic changes over the thirty-year period of teaching their native language. The thesis about multilingual and multicultural education as an opportunity to support and develop the native language is postulated. Online schools are seen as an appropriate addition to this concept. Digitalization, multilingualism and multiculturalism can serve to unite a multi-ethnic society and strengthen civil harmony.
PEDAGOGICAL CONDITIONS OF USING GOOGLE CLASSROOM IN ON-LINE LESSONS
Authors:   Kyrgyz state physical culture and sport academy, Abdybekova Nurmira , Dobaev Kyrgyzbay ,   The Kyrgyz Academy of education
Published: February 2024

Article considered main pedagogical conditions that ensure high quality and effectiveness of the formation in students’ general professional and special competences in the process of gaining knowledge in English ON-LINE classes. Optimization of the communicative space of the university is singled out as the most important condition. Currently, the space is online learning with implementation of digital platforms Google classroom, ZOOM, Cisco Webex meetings, YouTube author channel, Google meet. Digitalization – an integral element in modern educational institution. Digitalization has covered all sectors of public life, including becoming an integral element of education nowadays. The development of digital technologies in the field of education is dictated by relevance and supported at the state level and by the public. The article refers to the Google classroom introducing digital technologies in the field of higher education.