bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ungleichheit in der Bildungsbeteiligung
Authors: Hillmert Steffen
Published: October 2024

Mit gesellschaftlicher Ungleichheit ist mehr als eine reine soziale Differenzierung gemeint; sie bezieht sich auf die ungleiche Verteilung von gesellschaftlich als wertvoll erachteten Gütern, z. B. Bildung. Hiervon zu unterscheiden sind normative Fragen der (Un-)Gerechtigkeit, denn keineswegs gelten alle Ungleichheiten gesellschaftlich als illegitim. Im Zuge der gesellschaftlichen Modernisierung ist das meritokratische Modell, nach welchem begehrte Güter auf Basis individueller Leistung zugeteilt werden sollen, zum dominierenden Legitimationsprinzip geworden („Leistung soll sich lohnen“). Durch die enge Verknüpfung mit dem Arbeitsmarkt übernimmt hierbei das Bildungs und Ausbildungssystem eine wesentliche gesellschaftliche Selektionsfunktion, indem es den Zugang zu unterschiedlich bewerteten Positionen vorstrukturiert.
Demographic and Socio-Economic Characteristics of Student Migration in Nepal
Authors: Khapangi Madhav Bahadur
Published: October 2024

Student migration, defined as the movement of students to pursue education abroad for at least a year outside their country of citizenship, has transformed into a market-driven phenomenon due to the globalization of higher education. As the demand for international education surges, an increasing number of students perceive it as a pathway to potential permanent residency. The cultural and economic contributions of these international students have prompted stakeholders to facilitate their entry and integration. While North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and East and Southeast Asia remain primary destinations, emerging educational hubs like Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, and Singapore are witnessing a rise in international student enrollment. Nepal is a microcosm of this global trend, with thousands of its citizens pursuing higher education abroad annually.
A comprehensive analysis of the demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of Nepalese students studying abroad reveals complex patterns influenced by factors such as geographic origin, gender, age, religion, marital status, and economic background. The preference for countries like Japan, characterized by favorable policies and educational opportunities, is particularly pronounced among students from regions like Lumbini and Madesh. These disparities underscore the persistence of sociocultural barriers hindering educational opportunities for women and the inequitable access to international education among students from different socioeconomic strata. To effectively support Nepalese students abroad, it is imperative to develop tailored policies and support systems that address the diverse needs and backgrounds of this population.
Gender Role of Household Decision Making (A case study Namobudda Kavre)
Authors: Acharya Suresh
Published: October 2024

Gender roles in household decision making refer to the traditional division of responsibilities and decision-making power between men and women within a family or household. Historically, many societies have adhered to traditional gender roles, where men are often considered the primary decision-makers, particularly in matters related to finances and major family decisions. Women, on the other hand, have often been assigned the roles of managing the household, taking care of children, and dealing with domestic matters. However, it's important to recognize that gender roles are not fixed and vary significantly across cultures, regions, and individual households. Moreover, over time, many societies have witnessed a shift in traditional gender roles, with more emphasis on gender equality and shared decision making.
The main purpose of this research was to understand the perception of people regarding the evolvement of gender roles in any household decision making. A Descriptive Cross Sectional study method was used. Altogether, 40 respondents were selected through purposive sampling method, questionnaires, Face to face interview, Informal focused group discussion; Key informant interview method was used using Structured Questionnaire to collect data from respondents. Data analysis was done through MS Excel.
It is revealed from the research Gender roles in household decision making refer to the traditional division of responsibilities and decision-making power between men and women within a family or household. Historically, many societies have adhered to traditional gender roles, where men are often considered the primary decision-makers, particularly in matters related to finances and major family decisions. Women, on the other hand, have often been assigned the roles of managing the household, taking care of children, and dealing with domestic matters. However, it's important to recognize that gender roles are not fixed and vary significantly across cultures, regions, and individual households. Moreover, over time, many societies have witnessed a shift in traditional gender roles, with more emphasis on gender equality and shared decision making
Impact of Nepal-India Relations on Arun III Hydroelectric Project Implementation
Authors: Rai Viswa
Published: October 2024

The Arun III Hydroelectric Project, Nepal's largest hydropower enterprise, is a cornerstone of Nepal-India bilateral ties, demonstrating the intricate interaction of energy diplomacy, political dynamics, and economic cooperation. This paper investigates how these bilateral ties have impacted the implementation of the Arun III project, from its inception to its current evolution. It examines the historical framework of Nepal-India interactions, including political agreements, economic interdependence, and regional geopolitics, which have influenced the project's progress. The article also discusses the obstacles that have hampered the project's timely completion, such as border conflicts, economic blockades, and changes in political leadership. It also looks at the opportunities that come with effective partnership, with a focus on energy commerce and sustainable development in South Asia. This paper, using international relations theory and detailed case studies, provides a comprehensive understanding of how bilateral relations between Nepal and India have shaped the Arun III project's trajectory, as well as insights into the broader implications for cross-border infrastructure development in the region.
सामुदायिक माध्यमिक विद्यालयमा भाषिक सिप विकासमा कथा शिक्षणका विधि तथा क्रियाकलापहरूको प्रयोग अवस्था
Authors: लम्साल Lamsal तिलक Tilak
Published: October 2024

प्रस्तुत लेख सामुदायिक माध्यमिक विद्यालयमा नेपाली भाषा शिक्षकले के कस्ता विधि तथा क्रियाकलापको प्रयोग गरी कथा शिक्षण गर्दछन् भन्ने अनुसन्धान प्रश्नसँग सम्बन्धित समस्यामा केन्द्रित रहेको छ । उक्त समस्यामा आधारित भई नेपाली भाषा शिक्षकले प्रयोग गर्ने गरेका कथा शिक्षण विधि र त्यससम्बद्ध क्रियाकलापहरूको विश्लेषण गर्नु यस लेखको उद्देश्य रहेको छ । विद्यार्थीलाई सुनाइ, बोलाइ, पढाइ, लेखाइजस्ता भाषिक सिपमा सक्षम बनाउनका लागि नेपाली भाषा शिक्षकहरूले साहित्यको कथा विधा शिक्षणमा के कस्ता विधि तथा क्रियाकलापहरू उपयोग गर्दछन् भन्ने पक्षको यस लेखमा अध्ययन गरिएको छ । गुणात्मक ढाँचामा आधारित प्रस्तुत लेखमा माध्यमिक तहका नेपाली भाषा शिक्षकहरूसँग अन्तर्वार्ता लिएर कथा शिक्षणमा प्रयोग भएका विधि तथा क्रियाकलापको खोजी गरिएको छ । तथ्यको वर्णन तथा विश्लेषण गर्दा आगमन विधिको प्रयोग गरिएको छ । प्राप्त तथ्यलाई विश्लेषण गर्दा नेपाली भाषा शिक्षकहरूले कथा शिक्षण गर्दा सस्वर वाचन, मौन वाचन, व्याख्यान÷प्रवचन, प्रश्नोत्तर, छलफल, सन्देश बोध, समीक्षात्मक लेखन आदि विधि तथा क्रियाकलापहरू गर्ने गरेको पाइयो । यस अध्ययनबाट माध्यमिक शिक्षा पाठ्यकम (कक्षा ९, १०), २०७८ को नेपाली विषयको पाठ्यक्रमले निर्दिष्ट गरेका कथा शिक्षण सिकाइ सहजीकरणका विधि तथा क्रियाकलापहरूको कम मात्रामा शिक्षकले प्रयोग गर्ने गरेको, शिक्षक केन्द्रित विधि बढी प्रयोग गर्ने गरेको नतिजा निस्किएको छ । यसका लागि कथा शिक्षणसँग सम्बन्धित दुर्बल पक्षहरू कम गर्न कथा शिक्षणका विधि तथा सिकाइ सहजीकरणका कार्यकलापका सम्बन्धमा नेपाली भाषा शिक्षकलाई पाठ्यक्रम प्रबोधिकरण र शिक्षण विधिसम्बन्धी थप तालिम दिनुपर्ने निष्कर्ष निकालिएको छ ।
A Relationship between Physical Infrastructure and Patient Satisfaction: A Case Study of Kantipur Dental Hospital
Authors: Pandey Gita , Adhikari Surakshya
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the impact of physical infrastructure on patient satisfaction at Kantipur Dental Hospital, a prominent dental care facility in Nepal. With the increasing demand for high-quality healthcare services, understanding the factors influencing patient satisfaction is crucial for healthcare providers. The research aims to explore how various aspects of the hospital’s infrastructure—specifically, the use of state-of-the-art equipment, cleanliness and hygiene, sterilization practices, and convenient location—affect patients' perceptions of care quality. A quantitative research design was employed, utilizing a structured questionnaire distributed to 117 patients who had received treatment at Kantipur Dental Hospital within the last six months. The questionnaire measured patients' perceptions of the clinic's infrastructure and their overall satisfaction, with a focus on two key dimensions: confidence after treatment and the acceptability of service fees. Data analysis was conducted using Spearman’s rho correlation to assess the relationships between the perceived infrastructure variables and patient satisfaction outcomes. The findings reveal significant positive correlations between perceptions of the hospital's physical infrastructure and patient satisfaction. Specifically, the use of modern equipment and a clean, hygienic environment were strongly associated with increased patient confidence post-treatment. Furthermore, the accessibility of the hospital location was also found to influence perceptions of service fee acceptability. Notably, while sterilization practices contributed positively to patient confidence, they did not significantly impact fee perceptions, suggesting that patients prioritize cleanliness and modernity in their overall evaluation of care. These results underscore the critical role of physical infrastructure in enhancing patient satisfaction at Kantipur Dental Hospital. The study recommends that healthcare facilities continue to invest in modern technology and maintain high standards of cleanliness to foster patient confidence and satisfaction. This research provides valuable insights for clinic management and policy-makers, emphasizing that improving physical infrastructure is essential for delivering quality healthcare services and ensuring positive patient experiences.
An Analysis on Domestic Tourism Development Prospective in Karnali Province, Nepal
Authors: Dhakal Aishwarya Prasad
Published: October 2024

The main thrust of this paper is to elucidate various aspects of domestic tourism in the specific context of Karnali Province in Nepal. To elucidate the complex interface between tourism and people, attempt have been made to provide an analysis covering various aspects related to domestic tourism policies, programs, prospects and problems. This research was conducted under Mixed Method research design because the study was described systematically the major problems and prospects of tourism development in the study area. The districts and places for domestic tourism importance have been purposively selected in order to collect valid and reliable data from the local level. Tourism is a complex process related to the work and life of people who live in the tourism potential areas. The tourism phenomenon has to make a perfect match in order to harness the benefits of tourism related activities. This research based article covers various facts of tourism development related phenomena and processes as social, cultural, religious, and natural aspects when come together make a complex form of an integrated rural network.
Bibliometric Insights into Anger and Aggression Research
Authors: Neupane Dasarath , Lourdusamy Arputhem
Published: October 2024

Background: Anger and aggression are central constructs in psychology, sociology, and behavioral sciences, affecting mental health and social interactions. Despite extensive research, there is a need to map the trends and focal points of studies in this area, particularly to understand how themes like mental health disorders, developmental psychology, and social dynamics interconnect with aggression. Objective: This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of global research on anger and aggression, identifying key trends, influential authors, leading research areas, and interdisciplinary approaches. The goal is to provide insights into the trajectory and focus of scholarly work in this field. Methods: Using bibliometric techniques, including co-occurrence mapping and citation analysis, data from relevant research articles were extracted and analyzed through VOSviewer. Key terms, authorship networks, and publication patterns were examined to uncover thematic clusters and research trajectories. Findings: The analysis highlights several prominent themes in the literature on anger and aggression, including their links to psychological disorders (e.g., depression, stress), behavioral development in children and adolescents, and the influence of family and social environments. The co-occurrence analysis also points to growing interest in therapeutic interventions, cognitive and neurological underpinnings of aggression, and biological factors, such as brain injury. Authors such as Richard Tremblay, David Farrington, and Manuel Eisner have emerged as influential figures in this research domain. Conclusion: This bibliometric study reveals that research on anger and aggression is characterized by interdisciplinary approaches, integrating psychology, neuroscience, and social sciences. The focus on mental health and therapeutic interventions highlights the practical applications of this research in clinical settings. The increasing interest in the neurological and biological dimensions of aggression also suggests a broadening of the research agenda. Novelty: This study provides a comprehensive overview of the intellectual landscape of anger and aggression research through a bibliometric lens, offering new insights into the evolving trends, collaboration networks, and thematic directions in the field. It is one of the first studies to integrate a co-occurrence analysis with citation data to map both psychological and biological dimensions of aggression research.
Tracking Research Trends in Working Capital Management: A Ten-Year Bibliometric Review Based on Dimensions AI Database
Authors: Basnet Sailendra Kumar , Kumari Seema
Published: October 2024

This study examines trends in working capital management (WCM) research over the past decade, focusing on key contributors and significant themes. Utilizing data from the Dimensions AI database, we provide an overview of WCM from 2015 to 2024. A systematic review methodology guided our literature gathering, beginning with a keyword search on October 18, 2024, using terms like "working," "capital," "management," and "trend." The final dataset comprised 198 peer-reviewed articles and conference proceedings, ensuring the robustness of our findings. Our analysis reveals fluctuating publication trends, peaking at 35 publications in 2021, followed by a decline in recent years. Key authors, including Pais et al. and Parker et al., emerged as influential figures, with substantial contributions from institutions such as the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute and Hamad Bin Khalifa University. The United States and Pakistan lead in research output. Additionally, bibliographic coupling networks highlight clusters focusing on profitability, gaps in empirical research, digitalization in supply chain finance, and practices in family firms. The findings underscore the growing importance of effective WCM in enhancing organizational performance while identifying gaps, particularly in developing economies. Future research should address these gaps to improve both academic discourse and practical applications in the field.
Analysis of Effectiveness of Collaborative Pedagogy Practices
Authors: Acharya Bisna , Sigdel Surya , Poudel Omkar
Published: October 2024

This study analyzes the effectiveness of collaborative teaching and learning strategies to enhance student's educational experience and learning results. Collaborative pedagogy converts the traditional teacher-centered paradigm into a more participatory, student-centered approach, promoting active participation via group work, debates, and collective problem-solving. This study examines existing literature, case studies, and empirical evidence to evaluate the impact of collaborative approaches on student accomplishment, motivation, and the development of fundamental abilities such as critical thinking, communication, and cooperation. The study found that collaborative teaching and learning approaches are essential for strengthening comprehension, increasing information retention, and cultivating superior social skills. The benefits of peer learning, active engagement, and instructor facilitation are highlighted in cultivating a dynamic classroom atmosphere. The study underscores other problems linked to implementing collaborative pedagogy, including resource constraints, dominant teacher-centered cultural norms, and substantial class sizes, especially in poor countries such as Nepal. The acceptance of collaborative pedagogy in Nepal is increasing owing to continuing educational reforms and curricular modifications; nonetheless, many obstacles hinder its extensive implementation. The document emphasizes the need for augmented teacher training, greater infrastructural support, and customized teaching methodologies to use the benefits of collaborative learning properly. The results demonstrate that, when properly implemented, collaborative teaching-learning methodology may substantially improve educational quality and prepare students to confront real-world difficulties.
Impunity in Nepal from a Social Protection Lens
Authors: Khatiwada Padma Prasad , Bajagain Shree Ram
Published: October 2024

This study aims to promote stakeholder solutions to the current state of affairs in Nepal, which has prevailed since the end of the armed conflict in 2006. The study argues that delayed justice in the cases of grave human rights violations that occurred during the armed conflict between the Maoist party and the Government of Nepal is closely associated with the accountability of the then-conflicting parties. The lack of the legislature’s engagement and the Government’s reluctance to address the recommendations of the Supreme Court on transitional justice-related instruments have prolonged the end of impunity and guaranteed social protection of the victims’ families. Upon reviewing the literature on human rights violations, this study concluded that accountability had been impeded by the fragmented conflicting parties, who ignored the victims' and their families’ concerns about justice and social protection. The Government, on the other hand, neglected truth seeking and therefore failed to ensure justice, including in the provision of reparations and standardised institutional reform. The current state of the country’s transitional justice law and unaccountability of state agencies cannot be improved without a collaborative approach and a consultative process with state, non-state actors, victims and their families, as well as the international community.
Urbanization Rapidity and Its Impact on Shuklagandaki Municipality
Authors: Upadhyay Rajeev , Paudel Naresh , Poudel Rabindra
Published: October 2024

This study examines the trends and causes of urbanization as well as how they affect Nepal's Shuklagandaki Municipality, which is urbanizing quickly. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study incorporates data from both qualitative and quantitative sources. Quantitative information was gathered from field survey and qualitative data were collected from public reports, census records, and government statistics to examine demographic and economic developments in the municipality during the previous 20 years. Through in-depth interviews with important stakeholders, such as public servants, company owners, and community leaders, qualitative data were acquired. Regression analysis and other descriptive and inferential statistics were used in the data analysis process. The results show that throughout the past 20 years, Shuklagandaki Municipality has had notable increase in both demographic and economic metrics. Urban expansion was primarily driven by population increase and economic development; infrastructural improvements, while significant, were secondary. The necessity for planning and policy initiatives that support sustainable growth while attending to the needs and well-being of present and future inhabitants is highlighted by the difficulties and possibilities brought about by the fast urbanization. The article finishes with a summary of the key results, a discussion of the research limitations, and references for future research topics to fill in the gaps in the body of knowledge and address unresolved issues with urban expansion in Shuklagandaki Municipality.
Purkhyauli Thalo: Me and My Auto Ethnographical Study
Authors: Subedi Ram Prasad
Published: October 2024

The main purpose of this article is to connect my personal experience with social meaning. This article presents my personal experience as a story. In this auto ethnography knowledge production, I present myself and my own particular experience as an analytical narrative. Through this auto ethnography, I have once again connected with the world I lived in and the vivid experiences there through interaction. As a person is a social being, he learns social customs, values and conduct from the elders of the society and the person himself is the source of social information for him. I have taken as a source of information what I have learned directly from the society that brought me up, what I have seen and experienced and who I have interacted with. From the study area, I have received information from people who have lived in different places in the country and abroad through phone interactions and meetings. I have prepared this auto ethnography article by including the social experiences of my mother who raised me and her life stories as a source of information. People are bound by the customs of society. In this auto ethnography exploring social and its associated customs, it becomes apparent that certain rituals once imbued with significance by our ancestors may how imped societal progress. While these rituals held meaning in their time, their contributed practice poses challenges to the advancement of our community. It seems that there is a need for change in the rituals that have been going on like that. There is a need for a progressive change in the traditions that are the hindrances to the development of such old societies. The conclusion of this article is that there is a need for progressive change in the old social injustices based on caste, gender and color.
A Thematic Study of Nyaya Philosophy with Research Methodology
Authors: Pageni Sakuntala
Published: October 2024

This thematic study explores the intricate components of Nyaya philosophy and its methodological implications for educational research. This review examines the conceptual distinctions in ontological and epistemological perspectives currently employed within the theoretical framework of educational research. Nyaya philosophy, rooted in the universal truths of Hindu philosophy, serves as a foundation for developing research methodologies. Its sixteen divisions of Padarthas support four primary modes of knowledge acquisition: perception, inference, comparison, and testimony. Nyaya subtly steers researchers towards theoretical generalization in research design, emphasizing the importance of incorporating inductive and deductive procedures in the theoretical processes of educational research. Nyāya philosophy enhances research rigor through its ontological and epistemological principles. By using Nyāya’s categories of existence, substance, quality, and action—research questions are clearly defined. Nyāya’s logical rigor in data analysis ensures valid, consistent conclusions, aiding critical evaluation. Theory building is strengthened by its causation principles and categories, leading to comprehensive theories. Nyāya’s principles also improve the critical evaluation of literature, helping researchers assess and build upon existing knowledge systematically, achieving greater clarity and validity in their studies.
Legendy Ajnów z czwartej ręki
Authors: Dębińska Aleksandra , Rohach Sviatlana
Published: October 2024

This publication presents Ainu people, a mysterious culture of the Far East. Ainu people have long inhabited the Japanese island of Hokkaido, hence the chapter is concerned with the social context and status they have in Japan. An important chapter of this publication presents Bronisław Piłsudski, who lived among the Ainu people for a long time. He studied their culture and language thoroughly, which was preserved on Edison’s phonograph, and this made him known to the Japanese (in fact, only after almost a century) and Ainu. A list of memorials and memorabilia associated with Piłsudski is also included in this publication. However, the most important aim of the study is presenting the legends of the Ainu people. The legends have been translated into Polish (from Russian, into which they were translated from Japanese) and annotated with linguistic and cultural commentary.
Agricultural Strategies of Young Farmers on Small-Scale Land in Sriharjo, Bantul
Authors: Dewi Hani Puspita , Eddyono Suzanna
Published: October 2024

Abstract: The agricultural situation in the Special Region of Yogyakarta is becoming increasingly concerning. The number of farmers is declining, and young people are showing less interest in agriculture. This has led to problems with production output and a food security crisis. A solution to these challenges is to empower youth to engage in farming. The aim of this study is to identify groups of young farmers and the efforts made to address current challenges. The unit of analysis in this study is youth groups involved in farming activities on limited land. The research was conducted with a youth farming group called Taruna Tani Hijaunya Cinta in Sriharjo Village, Bantul. A case study design was employed, using in-depth interviews conducted both in person and via telephone. The research was carried out from January to June 2022, with limited observations and interviews due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To supplement the data, document and photo collection from the farmer group was also conducted. Thematic analysis was used to analyze various data sources. The findings of this study indicate that the majority of the group's members are children of farmers aged 17-35, with educational backgrounds ranging from secondary school to university students. The results show that the use of technology in farming, the development of social media for marketing, and the creation of agro-tourism have enhanced the competitiveness of young people in the agricultural sector, created new business opportunities, and stimulated local economic growth. For long-term sustainability, it is recommended that the government and educational institutions strengthen training and education programs for youth to enable them to continue innovating and adapting to market changes.
Keywords: Limited Land Agriculture, Young Farmers, Youth
Community Preferences for Agrarian Reform in Kampung Reforma Agraria: A Case Study of Mekarsari Village, Banten
Authors: Gafuraningtyas Dewi , Setiadi Hafid , Koestoer Raldi Hendro T
Published: October 2024

Abstract: An agrarian reform program encompassing asset and access arrangement was implemented to address the inequality in land ownership. Furthermore, asset management and access management models are integrated in the same location to increase the effectiveness of the agrarian reform program. As a pilot project, the first Kampung Reforma Agraria (KRA) was implemented in Mekarsari Village, Panimbang District, Pandeglang Regency, by distributing land to 225 subjects. However, after five years of implementing agrarian reform, some subjects still have not occupied KRA locations. This condition indicates that some subjects are reluctant to live in the designated location. Therefore, this research aims to analyze the profile and characteristics of TORA subjects’ residences who have yet to occupy the land granted in the KRA and the influence of these two factors on their spatial preferences regarding agrarian reform policies. By interviewing 23 TORA subjects who had yet to occupy the Tanah Objek Reforma Agraria (TORA) location and transfer their land rights, the results show that 52.5% wanted to move to KRA. In contrast, 47.5% did not want to occupy their land in KRA. Based on the analysis of the physical characteristics of the TORA subjects’ residences, the relationship between the physical distance from the subject’s current residence to KRA and the subject’s preference to move to KRA was not very significant. The factors most influencing the subject’s preferences are the residence’s non-physical characteristics, the land’s current legal status, and the socio-economic profile. Based on these findings, policymakers responsible for setting the criteria for land recipients should enhance the supervision system for subject selection from the outset. Furthermore, when designing access provision programs, it is essential to account for the diverse preferences and needs of each subject group.
Keywords: Agrarian Reform; Access Arrangement; Asset Arrangement; Kampung Reforma Agraria; Spatial Preferences.
Renewable energy sources in Kyrgyzstan and energy supply to rural consumers
Authors: Temirbaeva Nazgul , Sadykov Maksat , Osmonov Zhanarbek , Osmonov Ysman , Karasartov Urmat
Published: October 2024

The study assesses the potential of renewable energy sources in Kyrgyzstan and explores their application to provide energy to rural consumers. This study used an approximation of the parabolic function of solar radiation change, statistical processing of data on the average annual water flow of small rivers, as well as calculation of the volume of manure produced and its processing into biogas and bio fertilisers to assess their potential in agriculture and environmental impact. Kyrgyzstan, located between 40 and 68° north latitude, has evenly distributed solar radiation, small rivers and biomass, which have significant renewable resources. The distribution of solar radiation on the territory corresponds to the normal law of the monthly average mathematical expectation of 175.79 kWh/(m²*month) and a standard deviation of 92.44 kWh/(m²*month). On average, each square metre of a solar power plant can produce 0.451 kWh of energy. The intervals of average water discharge between the small rivers of Kyrgyzstan follow a power law distribution with a mathematical expectation of 3.112 m³/s and a standard deviation of 2.46 m³/s. With a natural water flow rate of 0.652 m³/s, a low-pressure micro-hydroelectric power plant (with a water head of 1 to 2 m) can generate up to 8.95 kW of power. The total consumption of biogas by an average farm in Kyrgyzstan and its consumption for heating raw materials in a bioreactor during the cold season ranges from 16.34 to 18.93 kg/hour. This demand for biogas is met by producing domestic feedstock (animal manure) using compact biogas plants with reactors of up to 20 m³. These facts indicate that the use of the above-mentioned renewable energy sources in Kyrgyzstan can provide autonomous power supply to remote rural consumers and contribute to solving existing environmental problems, as well as energy-saving
ACCELERATION OF A LINEAR INDUCTION MOTOR IN THE DRIVE OF A DEVICE FOR OBTAINING PULP FROM ROOT CROPS IN LABORATORY STUDIES
Authors:   Bashkir State Agrarian University, Ramazan R. Vakhitov , Rustam S. Aipov ,   Bashkir State Agrarian University, Denis E. Valishin ,   Bashkir State Agrarian University
Published: October 2024

The study analyses the effect of the linear induction motor parameters on the efficiency during the acceleration of the working body of a laboratory device for obtaining pulp from root crops. The machine is designed for assessing the amount of sugar in a batch of beet. For obtaining the most reliable values of the sugar content based on the root pulp, uniform movement of the tuber is essential. The uniform movement of the tuber is obtained if the motor reaches the operating speed before the circular saw starts cutting the tuber. For linear induction motors, the acceleration time (until the operating speed is reached) is critical. During this period, energy is consumed by the electric motor. The paper investigates parameters such as the driving force and efficiency, starting time, and acceleration period (reaching the operating speed of the working body).
NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF A LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC GENERATOR FOR A WIND POWER PLANT
Authors:   Surgut State University, Aleksander A. Evdokimov , Robert R. Sattarov ,   Ufa State Petroleum Technical University, Viktor I. Charykov ,   Ural State University of Railway Transport, Marat F. Tuktarov ,   Bashkir State Agrarian University
Published: October 2024

This paper describes a numerical simulation pattern and analysis of a low-speed electric generator for a wind power plant. The authors proposed a method for modelling the generator. The method facilitated determining the geometric and physical parameters of the generator. The numerical simulation enabled the authors to establish specifications of the 8 kW generator.
EFFECT OF FOLIAR APPLICATION OF FERTILISERS ON ADAPTATION TRAITS OF PLUM VARIETIES GROWN IN THE ARID CONDITIONS OF ASTRAKHAN REGION
Authors:   Caspian Agrarian Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Tatyana I. Aleksandrova
Published: October 2024

The article discusses the effect of the foliar application of fertilisers on the leaf surface parameters of garden plum varieties grown in the arid light chestnut soils of the North Caspian Region. The research aimed to study the effect of foliar application of macro- and microfertilisers on the leaf surface parameters (leaf area, leaf area of one tree, leaf area per 1 ha) in plum varieties grown in the extremely arid conditions of Astrakhan region. The study was carried out in the experimental field of Caspian Agrarian Federal Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The field was laid out in 2014. Observations and records were performed in 2019–2021. The research used plum varieties such as Kabardinskaya Rannyaya, Ispolinskaya, Stanley and foliar fertilisers such as Master, Aquarin, Ultramag boron and Ultramag calcium. The chief production indices include leaf area, photosynthetic potential and photosynthesis net productivity. The indices have a close relationship with yield indices. The optimal leaf area is an important index of the technology and is crucial for the efficient absorption of light energy to initiate photosynthesis [1]. The effect of simultaneous application of microfertilisers Aquarin and Ultramag boron and Ultramag calcium on the plum leaf surface parameters was analysed. The research showed that varieties Kabardinskaya Rannyaya and Stanley responded most favourably to the fertiliser application. Variety Ispolinskayaya showed a high response to fertiliser Master. The experimental variant that simultaneously applied fertilisers Aquarin, Ultramag boron Ultramag calcium demonstrated the largest leaf area per 1 ha compared to the control (3433 m2 ). In terms of varieties, variety Ispolinskaya had the largest leaf area per 1 ha compared to the control (3020 m2 ).
GENETIC PROGRESS IN THE MASS SELECTION OF FIRST-CALF HEIFERS FOR MILK PRODUCTION
Authors:   Bashkir State Agrarian University, Fatyma M. Gafarova , Nazira I. Khairullina ,   Bashkir Research Institute of Agriculture, Yuri N. Kutlin ,   Birsk branch of Bashkir State University, Fanus A. Gafarov ,   Bashkir State Agrarian University
Published: October 2024

The paper discusses milk production in a black-and-white herd. The study focuses on the lines the animals belong to and calculates the main breeding and genetic parameters of the herd within the lines and the whole livestock. For a nucleus breeding scheme, cows are selected from highly productive lines with the highest heritability indices. The study has revealed an option to improve the selection efficiency for the studied trait. When selecting cows that have the best milk yields from the lines with high heritability indices for the breeding scheme, the study has established genetic progress in such indices as milk yield and fat content. When selecting 50 % of cows for the breeding scheme, genetic progress is significantly higher than when selecting 70 % of cows.
HELMINTHOVOSCOPY IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ANOPLOCEPHALIDOSIS IN HORSES
Authors:   Bashkir State Agrarian University, Zuleikha Z. Ilyasova , Alfiya V. Andreeva ,   Bashkir State Agrarian University
Published: October 2024

The effective management of the modern horse breeding industry is hampered by many reasons, among which parasitic diseases play an important role, which are an urgent problem in horse breeding in our country. Scientific studies of the prevalence of intestinal parasitocenoses in horses show that invasion by intestinal strongylates, parascarids, oxyurises and anoplocephals in the form of mono- and polyinvasions has a wide and intensive distribution. Anoplocephalidosis occurs in horses annually, affects up to 60 % of the livestock or more, while the intensity of invasion is high. To date, there are a large number of drugs for the treatment and prevention of this disease, but despite this, anoplocephalidosis is widespread in horses. The aim of the study was to determine the therapeutic efficacy of various methods of treating equine anoplocephalidosis. In production experiments, 12 horses with clinical signs of anoplocephalidosis were used, which were divided into 2 groups according to the principle of analogues, 6 animals each. Animals of the first group were treated with the anthelmintic agent Alvet 20 % granulate and the probiotic Vetom-1. The horses of the second group were treated for parasites with a solution of Albendazole 10 % granulate and were given the probiotic Vetom1. After treatment, the first group completely got rid of parasite eggs by the 3rd day, and in animals of the second group, single parasite eggs were found in two of the seven heads. As a result of the analysis of data obtained in the study of anaplocephalidosis, it was found that the degree of invasion was 20 %, the population index was 2.7, and the intensity of invasion was 13.3.
PRODUCTIVE QUALITIES OF GEESE HYBRIDS OBTAINED BY CROSSING THE WANXI BREED WITH LINDOV
Authors:   Bashkir State Agrarian University, Svetlana V. Kopylova , Airat F. Khabirov ,   Bashkir State Agrarian University, Rinat R. Gadiev ,   Bashkir State Agrarian University, Albert R. Farrakhov ,   Bashkir State Agrarian University
Published: October 2024

In order to achieve the successful development of goose breeding, it is necessary to use the genetic resources of not only domestic breeds, but also foreign ones when creating new breeds, while it is important to determine the optimal combination of breeds to obtain highly productive hybrids. The purpose of the research was to study the productive qualities (viability, changes in live weight, growth rate, egg production, incubation qualities of eggs) of geese when crossing geese of various breeds. As the initial forms, geese of the Lindov breed were identified as the maternal form and the paternal Chinese Wanxi breed in the amount of 120 heads. The research work used such generally accepted methods as: experiment, comparison, analysis, generalization; as well as special zootechnical and statistical methods. According to the results of the conducted crossing, the hybrids obtained had a higher preservation in comparison with the parent forms by 2.38–4.54 %, the live weight increased by 8.4 %, due to a higher increase in live weight by 16.5– 22.1 %, which allows us to conclude about the effectiveness of the conducted crossing.
EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE AND PH ON SOLUBILITY OF SODIUM CASEINATE
Authors:   Kemerovo State University, Department of Food Technology of Animal Origin, Kalugina Olesya I. , Kurbanova Marina G. ,   Kemerovo State University, Department of Food Technology of Animal Origin
Published: October 2024

Selective precipitation is a common technique for isolation of β-casein. The method uses different sensitivity of specific caseins to calcium and selective solubility of β-casein at a low temperature. The study aimed to evaluate and compare the solubility of αS- and β-casein in the sodium caseinate solution depending on pH and temperature. The solubility of the isolated αS- and β-casein fractions in distilled water was investigated. Sodium caseinate was subjected to a calcium chloride precipitation process to determine the effect of temperature and pH on the solubility of the αS- and β-casein in the precipitate of calcium chloride. Temperature had a slight effect on the solubility of αS-casein compared to β-casein solubility. The study revealed that pH had a strong effect on solubility.
THE INFLUENCE OF POLLUTION OF THE REFLECTING SURFACE ON THE PROCESS OF SEPARATION OF RAPESEED BY ELASTIC PROPERTIES
Authors:   Kurgan State Agricultural Academy named after T.S. Maltsev – branch of Kurgan State University, Loparev Dmitry V.
Published: October 2024

An important stage in the cultivation of rapeseed is its post-harvest processing, which ensures the safety of its sowing, commodity and technological properties. Therefore, the creation of new competitively capable machines that performed this work is an important task. Basically, pneumatic sieve machines are used to clean the grain heap of rapeseed seeds from weed seeds and impurities. However, it is practically impossible to clean rapeseed seeds from bedstraw, neslia paniculata and other weeds whose physico-mechanical properties differ little from the properties of rapeseed seeds without significant losses of the main crop to waste. The most promising and at the same time insufficiently studied method of cleaning rapeseed from difficult-to-separate impurities of weed seeds is separation by springy properties. The article presents the results of production tests of the rapeseed separator by springy properties carried out on the basis of Pichugino LLC in the Vargashinsky district of the Kurgan region. Preliminary tests were carried out with a pile of rapeseed of the «Campino» variety coming from the field from the combine without pre-cleaning, further tests with pre-cleaned rapeseed seeds of the «Campino» and «Lexus» varieties of the 2022 harvest. The analysis of the effect of the yield of the purified fraction of rapeseed seeds, depending on the contamination of the reflective surface, was carried out, as well as the qualitative indicators of the release of grain impurities of weed seeds were determined.
THE INTERACTION OF FACTORS IN ASSESSING THE VARIETAL POPULATIONS OF TABLE CARROTS FOR RESISTANCE TO FUSARIUM AND ALTERNARIA
Authors:   Federal Scientific Center of Vegetable Crop Production, Sokolova Lyubov M.
Published: October 2024

At present more than 10,000 species of fungi associated with plants have been identified. A convincing proof of this is the widespread spread of fungal diseases on table carrots at all stages of plant development. Seedlings of Daucus carota L. are affected by pathogens of the genus Fusarium, causing a disease called «black leg», which leads to the death of infected seedlings. Adult plants are damaged by brown leaf spotting (pathogen Alternaria dauci (Kuhn), Grovers & Skolko), which contributes to premature death of the tops, which makes it difficult to use mechanization tools when harvesting root crops. With a high degree of plant damage in the root crops of table carrots, the content of carotene decreases by 24 % and sugars by 31 %. The degree of alternariasis spread by the end of the growing season reaches 90–100 %. These diseases of carrots are the most common and harmful in the Russian Federation and in the world. The creation of new highly productive and pathogen-resistant varieties and hybrids of carrots is complicated by the fact that the signs of resistance to fungi of the genera Alternaria and Fusarium in table carrots are controlled polygenically. Based on the above, the purpose of the research was: To identify the interaction of factors during field and laboratory experiments on varietal populations of table carrots to pathogens of the genera Fusarium and Alternaria. As a result of the work carried out, a high correlation coefficient (more than 0.70) was revealed between the assessment of mycosis resistance in field and laboratory experiments: spraying with a suspension of A. dauci leaf plate spores; infection of A. radicina and F.oxysporum seedlings; infection of disks with A. radicina and F. oxysporum mycelial blocks; evaluation of A. dauci and F. oxysporum culture fluid filtrate; assessment of resistance on artificial infectious backgrounds of A. radicina, A. dauci and F. oxysporum. A medium-susceptible group of varieties of table carrots has been identified, these are Vitamin 6, Losinoostrovskaya 13, Leander, Nuance, Queen of Autumn, Topaz F1, Star F1, Color F1, Irkut F1.
CHARACTER OF LACTATION CURVES OF HOLSHTENIAN BREED COWS DEPENDING ON MILK PRODUCTIVITY
Authors:   Nizhny Novgorod State Agrotechnological University, Basonov Orest A. , Kulatkova Anna S. ,   Nizhny Novgorod State Agrotechnological University
Published: October 2024

The article assesses the lactation activity of first-calf heifers of the Holstein breed of a highly productive herd with different methods of keeping and milking technologies. It has been established that the highest milk productivity (8434 kg) is possessed by first-calf heifers with tethered content, with milking technology in the milk pipeline. The highest content of milk fat (4.09 %) and milk protein (3.18 %) was noted in milk obtained from free-standing cows with automated milking. It was noted that the highest rate of milk flow (2.45 kg/min) is typical for animals with loose housing with robotic milking technology, with the highest daily milk yield of 32.7 kg. It was determined that the peak of the highest productivity in the studied cows falls on the 3rd month of lactation, from the 4th month a systematic decrease begins. It has been proven that cows with a tethered content, with the highest milk yield (8434 kg) have an indicator of lactation constancy – 84.5 %, with a decrease in milk productivity (8353 kg and 7138 kg), it decreases (83.8 and 82.8 %), in loose housing groups with robotic and automatic milking technology, respectively. It has been established that in free-stall cows with robotic milking technology, the correlation between the rate of milk flow, the index of constancy and the coefficient of lactation stability is positive. In all the studied groups, the degree of influence of the highest daily milk yield on the coefficients of lactation constancy and sustainability is negative. It was determined that the lactation curves in the studied groups have a different character: high stable is typical for the control group; the 1st experimental group is characterized by high, but unstable lactation activity, the 2nd experimental group is unstable, sharply decreasing. It has been proven that in the group of free-range cows with robotic milking, a significant decline in milk yield was noted in the last months of lactation (by 7.4 %).