bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The TikTok Problem
Authors: Chafe Hannah
Published: March 2024

Social media is rapidly establishing itself as the premier repository for personal memories, but with few reliable preservation methods available, there is a huge risk for cultural memory loss. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of the social media platform TikTok exploded all over the world as users searched for a way to connect with each other. Therefore, TikTok became an essential part of building community spaces online, especially in the cosplay and fantasy roleplay communities. Using Abigail De Kosnik’s framework of “Rogue Archives” this paper looks at these community spaces on TikTok to ask questions about digital preservation and how personal digital archives function on social media.
LIVE-STREAMING PERFORMANCE IN INQUIRY-BASED SCIENCE LEARNING WITH ACTION: TEACHERS’ PERSPECTIVES
Authors: Hong Jon-Chao , Ho Huei-Ying , Liu Ming-Chou , Tai Kai-Hsin
Published: March 2024

Online teaching has become an imperative approach in today’s society. However, as an essential approach, using live streaming to teach students in small groups, particularly rural primary school students, has not been extensively studied. To address this gap, an inquiry-based model, predict-do/observe-quiz/discuss-explain-transfer (P-D/O-Q/D-E-T), was adopted for live streaming with action, and its performance was analysed. Reflection by teachers can lead them to a deeper understanding to capture the profound impact of an educational program. In the present study, eight teachers who had experience assisting rural students in this experiment were invited to rate their points of view on immersion, social interactivity, humanness, and value perception. Examining the consistency of teachers’ viewpoints using the hermeneutic method, the results showed that they highly supported viewing these four constructs using live streaming to conduct inquiry-based science learning with action. As expected, using live streaming to deliver teaching with the P-D/O-Q/D-E-T approach can enrich other online science teaching.
Keywords: educational program, inquiry-based science learning, live-streaming, teachers’ perspective
THE FEASIBILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF LIFE SCIENCE IN STEM PRACTICAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Su King-Dow
Published: March 2024

Building 21st-century life science skills requires educating participants according to STEM abilities. Therefore, this research aimed to examine the effectiveness and feasibility of the STEM ability assessment framework in the practical learning environment. The study uses STEM coffee preparation experiential activity with a Royal Belgian siphon pot to construct a learning environment in the classroom. The study also develops two assessment instruments, a knowledge concept questionnaire, and an entrepreneurial scientific thinking scale, to examine their effectiveness and feasibility in the STEM learning environment. The results of the content validity index reveal the value of good-grade literature for two questionnaires. Kendall's coefficient of concordance (ω) of the four reviewers' responses shows that the inter-rater reliability of the two questionnaires reaches a better level. The Chi-square test found that this STEM learning environment is feasible and effective and will help the participants assess their STEM abilities. The entrepreneurial scientific thinking for preparing beverages of life science is rich in viability and efficacy for instrument creation and assessment. Future research lengthened the extraction process while also improving consistency. Last but not least, more teaching practices and research designs are available. However, the goal is for learners' STEM aptitude to increase practice depth.
Keywords: effectiveness and feasibility, entrepreneurial scientific thinking, life science, Royal Belgian siphon pot, STEM education
Distribution and host range of the citrus flatid planthopper (Metcalfa pruinosa (Say, 1830)) in Kyiv
Authors: Sus N. , Janse L. , Orlovskyi A.
Published: March 2024

Metcalfa pruinosa (Say, 1830), the citrus ﬂatid planthopper, has exhibited a rapid spread throughout Ukraine and established its presence in Kyiv since 2016. Despite this, comprehensive data regarding its host range and distribution within the Kyiv region remains scarce. Therefore, this study aimed to inspect the vegetation in various districts of Kyiv to discover distribution and host plants of citrus ﬂatid planthopper. To do this, we inspected the ﬂora in 2021–2023. In 2021, we researched the only two plots located in the Darnytskyi and Holosiivskyi districts of Kyiv, respectively. Vegetation in diﬀerent locations of the Darnytskyi, Holosiivskyi, and Podilskyi districts of Kyiv was examined in 2022. In 2023, the ﬂora in 23 distinct locations, ensuring coverage of all administrative districts within Kyiv, was surveyed. As a result, the presence of citrus ﬂatid planthopper in all districts of Kyiv was registered. Furthermore, the distribution of M. pruinosa did not encompass the whole area of Kyiv, but only their parts. Hence, it is deduced that the distribution pattern of M. pruinosa in Kyiv is characterized by disjunction. In addition, the study found that in Kyiv, the citrus ﬂatid planthopper damages 55 plant species belonging to 49 genera, 35 families, and 23 orders. However, given the previously known hosts of M. pruinosa in Kyiv, the total host range of citrus ﬂatid planthopper in Kyiv includes at least 130 plant species belonging to 95 genera, 57 families, and 30 orders. Moreover, according to both this and previously known data, the most represented order, family, and genera in host range of M. pruinosa in Kyiv were order Rosales Bercht. & J. Presl, family Rosaceae Juss., genera Acer L. and Prunus L., respectively. Most frequently M. pruinosa damaged Humulus lupulus L., Juglans regia L., and species of the genus Acer L. Further investigation is needed to reveal distribution rate of M. pruinosa in all type of localities in Ukraine, to list host plants within them and to study pest biology in the newly occupied territories.
Key words: hop, maple, walnut, Humulus lupulus, Acer, Juglans regia, pest, parasite.
Accounting of physical qualities of root crops during sugar beet reception and storage
Authors: Hlevaskiy V. , Sydorova I. , Kuyanov V.
Published: March 2024

This article studied the quality of sugar beet roots during storage. The determining factor in the efficiency of beet sugar production is the output of sugar at a plant. Root crops are characterized by a sharp change in technological quality depending on the areas of beet seeding, agrometeorological conditions of a year, cultivation technology and storage conditions. They are easily damaged during harvesting and transportation, they are relatively poorly stored. The physical properties of root crops depend mainly on the settings of the beet harvesters, weather conditions during the harvesting period; chemical properties depend on the varietal characteristics and agricultural cultivation techniques. When growing under the same conditions, varietal characteristics play a decisive role in the yield and technological quality of root crops. Therefore it is important to use two or three hybrids when growing on the farm, which belong to different groups according to the initial technological qualities and the level of sugar loss during storage. The hybrids must provide a high sugar yield during the sugar factory operation. Therefore, it is necessary to have hybrid-specific data on sugar yield during the entire harvesting period, the date of achieving maximum sugar content, resistance to gray rot and the intensity of sugar loss during the storage. Root crops with higher sugar content lose more sugar during prolonged storage, and its yield is reduced to a greater extent. Root crops of such hybrids should not be stored, but immediately sent for processing. Studies show that in piles where raw materials with 9–10 % of mechanically damaged root crops are stored, rotting processes are activated 4.5 times, and with 17– 18 % – 10 times faster compared to undamaged ones. To reduce the damage to root crops by gray rot during storage, biocidal preparations should be used. During storage in the field in open piles for 12 days, sugar losses in root crops reach 1.7 % in September in absolute weight. Sugar losses in such conditions reach 1.3 % in September and 0.9 % in October. The increased amount of green mass reduces the technological quality of root crops. For each per cent of green mass without storage, sugar yield is reduced by 0.2 %, molasses yield and sugar losses increase due to additional non-sugars in the juice. During storage such root crops germinate quickly, which reduces sugar yield.
Key words: sugar beet, root crop, root crops quality, premature seeding, gray rot, piles.
Peculiarities of the influence of fertilizer and foliar feeding systems on the growth and development of potato plants
Authors: Zhuravel S. , Polishchuk V.
Published: March 2024

The research involved the studying the impact of different fertilization systems, which were balanced among themselves in terms of nutrients with foliar application of liquid organic-mineral fertilizers, on the growth processes of potato plants. The research methodology included the study of the following indicators: the number of stems, plants height, leaf surface formation. The research was carried out during 2014–2017 on the basis of the experimental plot of the Polissia National University. The experimental design involved the study of four fertilization options with the application of liquid organic-mineral fertilizers «Mochevyn K №1», «Mochevyn K No 2», «Organic D2M» and «Humate potassium» in the form of foliar application. As a result of the research it was found that plant development improves in variants with fertilizers application the number of stems increased from 61 to 84 stems on average over the years of the study, in particular under the organic fertilization system compared to the biological control. The use of liquid organic-mineral fertilizers (LOMF) contributed to an increase in the number of stems in the ranged from 66 to 89 compared to the biological control. Plant height analysis by development phases: mass budding, mass flowering and the end of flowering showed that fertilizers application had a positive effect on the increase in plant height, in particular under different fertilization systems plants height in the phase of the end of flowering increased from 6.2 to 8 cm. LOMF application contributed to an increase in plant height by 6.9–10.2 cm compared to the biological control. The highest indicators of the potato leaf surface area on average over the years of the study were formed in the phase of full emergence under the organic-mineral fertilization system – 5.01 thousand m2/ha and mineral fertilization systems, where this indicator was 4.98 thousand m2/ha. Foliar application of LOMF had a positive effect on the formation of the leaf surface area under the organic-mineral system of fertilization and the combined application of «Humate potassium» and «Organic D2M» and provided variability within 5.07 thousand m2/ha and 5.04 thousand m2/ha respectively. During the flowering phase the leaf surface area of potato plants under different fertilization systems increased by 7.1–10.3 thousand m2 /ha compared to the absolute control variant. The joint combination of fertilization systems and LOMF during the flowering phase increased the leaf surface area by 9.08–12 thousand m2 /ha.
Key words: fertilization system, liquid organic-mineral fertilizers, potatoes, leaf surface area.
Efficiency of auxiliary products in organic millet production
Authors: Fedorchenko M. , Karpuk L.
Published: March 2024

Millet is recognized as one of the key crops in Ukrainian agriculture and has numerous advantages that increase its value for the agricultural sector. A particular advantage is its resistance to droughts and high temperatures, which makes it ideal for cultivation in dry regions. At the same time, millet processing products are universal and can be used in various industries, which contributes to the efficient use of resources. The use of millet in human consumption and as animal feed, as well as in industry, makes it extremely versatile. However, the production of vegetable protein remains an urgent problem for Ukraine, and in this context, millet cultivation becomes an important initiative. Improving the elements of millet cultivation technology is a very relevant area today, as there is no single recommended approach to growing this crop in organic production in Ukraine. With the adoption of legislation in the field of organic production, circulation and labeling of organic products, the issue of providing seed material for the main agricultural crops arises. Therefore, the research was aimed at the studying of the influence of auxiliary products approved for use in organic production on the formation of the of millet plants productivity. The research was conducted during 2022–2023 on the basis of the T.H. Shevchenko PAE (private agricultural enterprise), village Trostinka, Vasylkiv district, Kyiv region. The scheme of the experiment included the study of varietal characteristics of millet («Omriyane» and «Bila Altanka») and the action of biological preparations: «Biocomplex-BTU», «Organic-balance», and the conditions of their use. The treatment of seeds with auxiliary products («Biocomplex – BTU» and «Organic-Balance») had a significant effect on yield formation; under these conditions the yield indicators were at the level of 2.70–2.79 t/ha, which is 0.20–0.30 t/ha ha higher compared to the control options. It was found that the maximum millet yield indicators were obtained under the conditions of the complex application of biological preparations «Biokomplex-BTU» and «Organic-balance» (seed treatment + spraying of plants II, III, VIII stages) – 3.64–3.70 t/ha. Under these conditions the protein accumulation was (10.96–11.24 % on dry weight).
Key words: millet, variety, biological preparations, productivity, organic production.
Features of inheritance of grains number of the main ear of soft winter wheat during hybridization of forest-steppe, steppe and western European ecotypes
Authors: Lozinskiy M. , Samoilyk M.
Published: March 2024

The article presents the results of research on the features inheritance of the number of grains of the main ear in F1 by hybridization of varieties soft winter wheat of various ecotypes. The purpose of the research was to establish the formation of grains number in the main ear of parental forms and hybrids of the first generation for determination of the degree of phenotypic dominance and the inheritance type in F1 by reciprocal crosses of wheat varieties of soft winter forest-steppe, steppe and western European ecotypes. During 2022–2023 the research was conducted in the conditions of the experimental field of the educational and production center of Bila Tserkva National Agrarian University. We studied 30 hybrid combinations created by varieties hybridization: «Zorepad bilotserkivskyi», «Kvitka poliv» – forest-steppe ecotype; «Lastivka odes’ka», «Znahidka odes’ka» – steppe ecotype; «Mulan», «Fidelius» – western European ecotype. High indicators of the number of grains (55.4– 74.2 pcs.) in 2022 the following hybrids were formed: ♀ «Kvitka poliv» / ♂ «Zorepad bilotserkivskyi»; «Zorepad bilotserkivskyi» ↔ «Lastivka odes’ka»; «Zorepad bilotserkivskyi» ↔ «Znahidka odes’ka»; «Zorepad bilotserkivskyi» ↔ «Fidelius»; «Znahidka odes’ka» ↔ «Fidelius»; «Lastivka odes’ka» ↔ «Fidelius». In 2023 in terms of the grains number (51.8–64.9 pcs.) the best hybrids were the following: ♀ «Zorepad bilotserkivskyi» / ♂ «Kvitka poliv»; «Kvitka poliv» ↔ «Lastivka odes’ka»; ♀ «Znahidka odes’ka» / ♂ «Mulan»; ♀ «Znahidka odes’ka» ↔ «Fidelius»; ♀ «Lastivka odes’ka» / ♂ «Mulan». Positive overdominance in 2022–2023 was found in 19 out of 30 crossbreeding combinations, among which, based on the high stable manifestation of the grains number in the main ear, the following varieties stood out: «Kvitka poliv» ↔ «Lastivka odes’ka»; «Zorepad bilotserkivskyi» ↔ «Fidelius»; «Znahidka odes’ka» ↔ «Fidelius»; «Znahidka odes’ka» ↔ «Mulan»; «Mulan» ↔ «Fidelius». Thus, high rates of grains number were formed in F1 , obtained by reciprocal crosses: forest-steppe ecotype with steppe, forest-steppe with western European, steppe with western European, western European with western European.
Key words: soft winter wheat, variety, parental forms, hybrids, number of grains number in main ear, inheritance type.
Ca2+ Depletion in the ER Causes Store-Operated Ca2+ Entry via the TRPC6 Channel in Mouse Brown Adipocytes
Authors: Hayato R , Matsumoto T , Higure Y
Published: March 2024

3-adrenergic activation causes Ca2+ release from the mitochondria and subsequent Ca2+ release from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), evoking store-operated Ca2+ entry (SOCE) due to Ca2+ depletion from the ER in mouse brown adipocytes. In this study, we investigated how Ca2+ depletion from the ER elicits SOCE in mouse brown adipocytes using fluorometry of intracellular Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i). The administration of cyclopiazonic acid (CPA), a reversible sarcoplasmic/endoplasmic reticulum calcium ATPase (SERCA) pump blocker in the ER, caused an increase in [Ca2+]i. Moreover, CPA induced SOCE was suppressed by the administration of a Ca2+ free Krebs solution and the transient receptor potential canonical 6 (TRPC6) selective blockers 2-APB, ML-9 and GsMTx-4 but not Pico145, which blocks TRPC1/4/5. Administration of TRPC6 channel agonist 1-oleoyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycerol (OAG) and flufenamic acid elicited Ca2+ entry. Moreover, our RT-PCR analyses detected mRNAs for TRPC6 in brown adipose tissues. In addition, western blot analyses showed the expression of the TRPC6 protein. Thus, TRPC6 is one of the Ca2+ pathways involved in SOCE. These modes of Ca2+ entry provide the basis for heat production via activation of Ca2+-dependent dehydrogenase and the expression of uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1). Enhancing thermogenic metabolism in brown adipocytes may serve as broad therapeutic utility to reduce obesity and metabolic syndrome.
Monitoring of Caffeine Consumption Effect on Skin Blood Properties by Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy
Authors: Milanic M , Hren R , Stergar J , Simoncic U
Published: March 2024

Caffeine is the most widely consumed psychoactive substance worldwide, affecting numerous tissues and organs, with notable impacts on the central nervous system, heart, and blood vessels. The effect of caffeine on vascular smooth muscle cells is an initial transient contraction followed by significant vasodilatation. In this study we investigate the use of diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) for monitoring of vascular changes in human skin induced by caffeine consumption. DRS spectra were recorded on volar sides of the forearms of eight healthy volunteers at time intervals of 0, 30, 60, 120, and 180 min after consumption of caffeine, while one subject served as a negative control. Analytical diffusion approximation solutions for diffuse reflectance from three-layer structures were used to assess skin composition (e.g. dermal blood volume fraction and oxygen saturation) by fitting these solutions to experimental data. The results demonstrate that cutaneous vasodynamics induced by caffeine consumption can be monitored by DRS, while changes in the control subject not consuming caffeine were insignificant.
Estragole Ameliorates CFA Induced Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms in Wistar Rats by Inhibiting JAK-2/STAT-3 Pathway
Authors: Zhan J , Wang D , Hu X
Published: March 2024

The present study was conducted to scrutinize the pharmacological effect of Estragole (ESG) against CFA-induced arthritis in rats. The rats underwent induction of arthritis using the administration of CFA and after that, the rats were randomly divided into five different groups, where three groups correspond to diverse dosages of ESG, and the other two were control and CFA-arthritic control. Results of the study suggested that ESG in a dose-dependent manner, improves body weight and arthritis score of rats as evidenced by reduction of hind-paw volume. ESG also improved the antioxidant status of rats by reducing MDA levels and enhancing the concentration of endogenous antioxidants SOD and GPx. The level of pro-inflammatory cytokines was also found to be reduced in the case of ESG treated group as compared to CFA-group. In a western blot analysis, ESH showed downregulation of p-JAK-2/STAT-3. The study provided concrete evidence for the protective effect of ESG against rheumatoid arthritis in rats.
Periovarian Adipose Tissue – an Impact on Ovarian Functions
Authors: Szyrzisko W , Grzesiak M
Published: March 2024

Periovarian adipose tissue (POAT) is a type of gonadal white adipose tissue that surrounds the ovary. POAT is a source of various bioactive molecules, such as adipokines, cytokines, chemokines, growth factors and hormones. Thereby it could influence crucial ovarian functions. Recent findings showed that removal of POAT affects folliculogenesis and steroidogenesis in the ovary. Furthermore, changes in the morphology and function of POAT were observed in women during menopause or polycystic ovary syndrome. Although the relationship between the body’s energy status and fertility in females is generally well known, the contribution of POAT remains still elusive. Therefore, the objective of this review is summarizing the actual state of knowledge about POAT function in physiological and pathological processes within the ovary.
Spirit in Creation: Mizo Primal Cosmology and Its Implications for Anthropogenic Climate Change Concern
Authors: J Zorinthara Billy
Published: March 2024

In the face of an escalating climate crisis, humanity is confronted not only with pressing environmental challenges but also with a profound moral imperative to protect our planet for the sake of generations yet unborn. This paper embarks on an urgent re-examination and expansion of the timeless inquiry into the God—human—world relationship as perceived within Mizo primal cosmology. This unique worldview offers a perspective on God's interaction with creation through the lens of pneumatology. In the midst of our contemporary environmental predicament, this exploration holds the potential to enrich theological discourse by shedding light on alternative perspectives of the God—human—world relationship. The inherited theology, which often revolves around anthropocentrism and other-worldly spiritual concerns, is found wanting in addressing climate change concerns. It tends to limit God's relationship with creation, neglecting its holistic dimensions. In contrast, the Mizo primal cosmology seems to offer a potential viewpoint to bridge this theological deficit, highlighting the intricate interplay between God, humanity and the environment. By bridging the traditional and the contemporary, this paper seeks to contribute to the ongoing dialogue about humanity’s role in safeguarding our planet and nurturing a more harmonious coexistence with the natural world. Ultimately, it endeavours to inspire a renewed sense of responsibility for our shared environment and the intricate web of life it sustains.
Destruction of transgenic potato plants (Solanum tuberosum L.) remnants under the influence of soil microbiome
Authors: Karachinska N. , Parfenyk A. , Lishchuk A.
Published: March 2024

Scientific community has been considering various hypotheses regarding the possible impact of GM plants on non-target soil microorganisms for decades, distinguishing direct and indirect effects. Direct effects are usually easier to detect, as transgenic proteins, characterized by a range of elimination against certain types of insects, pathogenic fungi and bacteria, can affect non-target beneficial symbionts and soil microbial groups involved in the transformation of organic substances. Indirect effects are difficult to assess, as many different factors can affect the composition of root exudates and the metabolic activity of plants. Changes in metabolic pathways can affect the composition of soil exudates and gene expression in plant tissues. At the same time, these changes can affect the decomposition of organic matter and the course of microbiological processes in the soil. Based on experimental studies, an assessment of the rate of destruction of plant residues and DNA degradation in transgenic potato plants in soddy-podzolic soil of potato crop rotation was carried out. The results of the studies have established a significant role of the microbiome of soddy-podzolic soil of potato crop rotation in the destruction of residues of transgenic potato plants and DNA degradation. Destruction of residues of transgenic plants under the influence of microflora of soddy-podzolic soil of potato crop rotation was 30 days with a loss of raw mass 87.14±1.11%. DNA degradation over this period is 88% (186 ng/mg) from the initial amount of total DNA, and degradation of nptII and 35S genes — about 90% from their initial amount in PCR products. It was found that about 90% of nptII and 35S genes in DNA residues of transgenic potato plants under the influence of microbiome soddy-podzolic soil occurs on day 30.
Influence of organic-mineral and biological fertilizers on the yield of winter garlic (Allium sativum) under the conditions of their application by drip irrigation
Authors: Ulianych I. , Ostapenko N.
Published: March 2024

The article presents the results of three-year studies of the impact of the biological preparation Organic-Balance and organo-mineral fertilizer Helprost with Liposam adhesive on the sowing area of garlic of the winter variety Prometheus. It was established that under the conditions of drip irrigation and fertilization with the biological preparation Organic-Balance, organo-mineral fertilizer Helprost and adhesive Liposam with the rate of 2/2/1 l/ha in the phase of intensive growth and development of winter garlic plants were higher than the control variant by 39.4% and 37.3%, the area of the leaf blade is 280.5 cm2 and 252.7 cm2. In the first version, where the plants were watered only with water, the height was 57.4 cm, the area of the assimilation surface was 183.5 cm2. After fertilizing with organo-mineral fertilizer Helprost and adhesive Liposam at the rate of 2/1 and 1/1 l/ha, garlic plants were higher than the control variant by 37.9% and 36.4%, the leaf surface area was 224.0 cm2 and 199.6 cm2 respectively. When fed with the biological preparation Organic-balance and Liposam adhesive with a rate of 2/1 l/ha, the increase in plant height compared to the control was higher by 38.2%, the area of the leaves was 236.5 cm2. The conducted studies show a significant effect of feeding with biopreparations and organic-mineral fertilizers on crop formation. Thus, the best indicator was noted in the case of simultaneous treatment of single-toothed crops with the biological preparation Organic-Balance and organo-mineral fertilizer Helprost with the adhesive Liposam with the rate of 2/2/1 l/ha and with the rate of 2/1/1 l/ha, the yield was the highest 18, 7 and 18.3 t/ha, the yield premium was 6.5 and 6.1 t/ha, respectively. Somewhat lower indicators were obtained for feeding with the biological preparation Organic-balance, but it exceeded the control variant by 5.2 t/ha. When fertilizing with organo-mineral fertilizer Helprost with Lyposam adhesive, higher productivity indicators were obtained in the version with the rate of its application of 2/1 l/ha and prevailed over the control by 2.6%, while when fertilizing with the rate of 1/1 l/ha l/ha supplement to the harvest was 1.9%.
Determination of the efficiency and intensity of the phytotoxic effect of herbicides in winter cereal crops
Authors: Starodub V. , Tkach Ye. , Shavrina V.
Published: March 2024

Research on the study of the effective use of herbicides, and subsequently their effect directly on the plants of agricultural crops, is an urgent task in both agroecology and agronomy. Ago, the study was conducted to determine the effectiveness and intensity of the phytotoxic effect of one- and twocomponent systemic herbicides in winter wheat crops in the field conditions, on the Skvyra Experimental Station of Organic Production (SESOP) in the city of Skvyra, during October — December 2022, in the phase of VVSN 13–20 (before the tillering phase). The effectiveness of herbicides was determined on the 23rd day after spraying of the crops. Therefore, the preparation with the active ingredient 2,4-d, 2-ethyl hexyl ester 300 g/l + iodosulfuron methyl sodium 15 g/kg, in the consumption rate of 0.7 l/ha for 21 days after spraying wheat had an efficiency of 65.8 — 83,0 which was the highest among the studied variants. After spraying the crops and studying the effectiveness of of herbicides, the intensity of phytotoxic effects of the preparations on winter wheat was determined. The herbicide variant with the highest phytotoxicity on plants was tribenuron-methyl, 102.5 g/kg + dicamba, 659 g/kg at a consumption rate of 20.0 g/ha. It was showed that on the 7th day after application, the intensity of phytotoxicity was 12.02%, and on 21st day after application — 7.14%. The phytotoxic effect of the herbicide with the active substance aclonifen 520 g/kg at a consumption rate of 2.0 l/ha, on wheat plants, which was 9.16% on 7th day after application and 4.80% — on the 21st day after application. In the variants where the abovementioned preparations were applied, yellowing of the leaves, curling of the leaf edges (single), and minor necrosis on the tops of the leaves were observed. It has been proved that on the scale of phytotoxicity, all the studied herbicides had a barely noticeable degree of phytotoxicity — 10%, which corresponded to 1 point.
Assessment of the preconditions for the development of organic agriculture
Authors: Drebot O. , Lazarenko V.
Published: March 2024

This study presents an assessment of the prerequisites for the development of agriculture in the world and in modern economic and social conditions, in particular, its key factors that have shaped the current state of the global development of the organic products market are identified. In the course of the research, emphasis was placed on the main individualistic reasons for the need for organic food. The chronological genesis of the emergence of such needs was determined and it was found that the main, global need for organic food products arose as a result of rapid and uncontrolled industrial progress, which caused the formation of relevant environmental needs, which is discussed in this study. The paper presents the classification of environmental needs in the form of an interlevel characteristic. It was determined that in the process of historical-evolutionary transformation of organic production, as a direction of scientific and practical activity, the main task of organic agriculture is to create a number of important public goods, improve the state of agricultural resources, as well as ensure a stable state of the natural environment. Regarding the development of organic agriculture in Ukraine, in the course of this study it was found that the main prerequisite for the emergence of such a direction in our country is the industrialization of agriculture and the course for non-renewable resources of industrial origin, including chemicals (mineral fertilizers, pesticides), hydrocarbon fuel and energy resources, agricultural machinery. Accordingly, it should be noted that organic agriculture can function through a standard system with consumers or the market, in the form of service agriculture, as well as at the level of farmers who are aware of the unsustainability of traditional agriculture. Also, in the course of this study, it was found that modern organic agriculture acquires the necessary features of sustainable agriculture, as it is one of the priority directions declared in a number of state regulatory and legal acts, as well as in priority tasks in accordance with the national goals of sustainable development of Ukraine.
Analysis of competitiveness systems of forest complex of Ukraine
Authors: Lavreniuk O.
Published: March 2024

In this manuscript, a study of the state of competitiveness systems of forest industry of Ukraine was carried out. It was found that competitiveness in this context should be defined as the ability of forest industry of Ukraine to withstand competition in comparison with forest complexes of other countries, in particular the countries of the European Union. The solution and coverage of this scientific and practical problem is caused by the modern integration processes of Ukraine into the economic and social space of Europe. Attention is paid to the assessment of the current state of competitiveness of the national forest sector of Ukraine, as well as the identification of key problems related to the improvement of competitive advantages. The cause-and-effect relationship of increasing or decreasing the competitiveness of the forest industry in the time dimension is characterized. A comprehensive assessment of modern approaches to the characterization of the state of competitiveness was carried out, and on the basis of this assessment, priorities for application in modern forestry of Ukraine were determined, taking into account the current situation, as well as the problems of post-war recovery of forest industry. The factors of modern competitive systems in forestry are substantiated and evaluated, the external and internal factors shaping the current state of competitiveness of the industry are determined. Within the framework of this study, the constituent elements of the external and internal environment of the forest complex, which form its current state, are also highlighted. A thorough evaluation of modern approaches to the effectiveness of assessing competitiveness in the forest industry was carried out in the context of prospects for further development in the existing conditions, as well as an intermediate stage in the formation of a long-term strategy for the development of the forest industry. It is emphasized separately that the use of any approach to assessing the competitiveness of the forest industry requires the analysis of each individual determinant in order to combine them into one integrated system. Also, in the course of this study, a comparison of competitiveness research methods was made at the level of a separate economic entity, and the advantages and disadvantages of each of them were determined. Based on the above analysis, a hierarchical model of the competitiveness of the forest industry of Ukraine was proposed and the methods of assessing competitiveness at the industry level were analyzed.
A mechanism for involving the public in monitoring the activities of local self-government bodies
Authors: Malinovska O. , Kryviuk D.
Published: March 2024

On the basis of the conducted research, the essence of the concept of public monitoring is defined. The main purpose of public monitoring is outlined. The main stages of public monitoring are highlighted. It is determined that the most important stage of monitoring is the collection of information. The quality of monitoring in general depends on how complete, reliable, and impartial the information collected is. It is proved that the implementation of monitoring results in the activities of a local government body requires an established feedback mechanism. Therefore, it is necessary to diversify the forms and methods of feedback to the public and ensure their wider implementation. In particular, at the level of information, cooperation should be carried out through websites, mass media, public events, public hearings, announcements and banners, maximizing the potential of social networks. It is determined that public involvement in controlling the provision of administrative services has a number of positive results. The incentives and obstacles to the involvement of citizens in local self-government are outlined.
COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF SUNFLOWER GROWING TECHNOLOGIES IN THE CENTRAL FOREST-STEPPE OF UKRAINE
Authors: Starodub V. , Tkach Ye.
Published: March 2024

The research was conducted to study the comprehensive environmental assessment of sunflower cultivation technologies under different cultivation systems in the conditions of the Сentral Forest-Steppe of Ukraine. So, according to the agrochemical parameters of the soil in the village Luka, Cherkasy region (2.8 points) and in the village Yurkivka, Kyiv region (2.6 points), noted these technologies as normal, in other farms — satisfactory (2.2 points), and in the village Brytavka, Vinnytsia region — unsatisfactory (1.4 points). Sunflower crops were in satisfactory condition according to phytosanitary indicators (1.7–2 points). The threshold of ecological damage of pests and diseases corresponded to unsatisfactory and satisfactory conditions. The species composition and number of weeds were in a normal condition. According to the indicators of productivity and quality, the studied technologies were determined as unsatisfactory (0.5–1.3 points) and satisfactory (2 points). This low environmental condition of cultivation technologies results from the low quality of sunflower seeds: the oil content is unsatisfactory (0 points), ranging from 31.8 to 38.7% with the optimal value of 52%. The results of a comprehensive environmental assessment of sunflower cultivation technologies showed that in order to introduce the technologies into production, it is necessary to improve such technological processes as the use of fertilizers and plant protection products on farms, taking into account weather and climate conditions.
Modal Sosial Penjual Jamu Keliling
Authors: Engzelina Marina , Widodo Teguh
Published: March 2024

Social capital is an important thing that includes several elements to achieve a certain goal. The application of elements existing in social capital is necessary in many sectors of human life, one of which is economic sector. The author, in this case, conducted a research related to the social capital in the life cycle of herbal medicine (jamu) peddlers. As known, herbal medicine is used not only in health world but also in beauty world. Seeing the time progress, Other traditional medicines, modern medicine, and science and technology sophistication exist to compete more stringently with the presence of herbal medicine. To anticipate this, the herbal medicine sellers need tips to maintain their herbal medicine business, through social capital. Problem statement in this research is related to the social capital created among the herbal medicine peddlers in Tuah Madani Sub District of Pekanbaru City. The subject of research consisted of 5 herbal medicinal peddlers with the following criteria: having sold herbal medicine for more than 10 years, selling through either carrying their product on their back or riding motor vehicle, native Javanese, and residing in Tuah Madani Sub District neighborhood. The technique of selecting informants used was purposive sampling one. The method used was descriptive qualitative research method. The theory applied in this research was Robert Putnam’s theory stating that there are three elements of social capital: network, trust, and norm. The result of research shows that informants create network, trust, and norm with the sellers of herbal medicine materials in traditional market, sales representative of sachet herbal medicine product, fellow herbal medicine peddlers, buyers, and third parties. The presence of network results in profitable customer relation and the presence of norm can direct the conduct and prevent the dispute in their herbal medicine business activity.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Pendapatan Nelayan di Pulau Kawaluso Kabupaten Kepulauan Sangihe
Authors: Sarapil Costantein Imanuel , Kumaseh Eunike Irene , Raemon Raemon , Ikhtiagung Ganjar Ndaru
Published: March 2024

This study aims to analyze the fishermen's level of household income in Kawaluso Island and the factors that affect the fishermen's income. This research was conducted in Kawaluso Island, Kendahe Sub District, Sangihe Islands Regency from July to September 2022. The data used is primary data obtained through interviews with fishermen using a questionnaire. Secondary data includes the data of population from BPS (Central Bureau of Statistics) of Sangihe Islands Regency, journals and other references. The sampling method used was a purposive sampling method, implemented through selecting fishermen in Kawaluso Island. This study used multiple regression methods where this study used multivariate with one matrix dependent variable. The multiple analytical methods were completed using the SPSS program. The catches together have a significant effect on the income of fishermen in Kawaluso Island, Kendahe Sub District, Sangihe Islands Regency. Age and catch simultaneously have a significant effect on fishermen's income on Kawaluso Island. The catch partially has a significant effect on the income of fishermen in Kawaluso Island. The fishermen's average income is IDR 3,000,000, so the fishing business for fishermen is a profitable business in Kawaluso Island.
Representasi Perempuan dalam Pariwisata di Pantai Toronipa Desa Toronipa Kecamatan Soropia Kabupaten Konawe Sulawesi Tenggara
Authors: Sudu La Ode , Lestariwati Lestariwati , Suryati Nurmin , Salebaran Salebaran , Said Taufiq
Published: March 2024

Gender inequality can often hinder the development of tourism, especially in Toronipa Beach, Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province. The objective of research is to be an alternative to reduce gender inequality in tourism development that has not been intended to women. The theory used in this research is tourism theory with ethnographic method proposed by Spradley (2006) that the analysis of women's representation must be in accordance with field data. The results shows that women's participation in tourism activities at Toronipa Beach has several impacts: positive impacts including land utilization, increasing income, and making business run more easily, and negative impacts including less time for children, and competition between traders, and social conflict. The representation of women in tourism activities is expected to increase the vocabularies of tourism science.
Indigenous Exchange Forum: Transition in mine closure
Authors: Holcombe Sarah , Elliott Vanessa , Berryman Mere , Keeling Arn , Hall Rebecca , Ngaamo Raewyn , Moon Watene , Hudson Maui , Beckett Caitlynn , Kusabs Natalie , Dena Council Lands Office Ross River
Published: March 2024

This report is the outcome of an international collaboration between First Nations groups from Canada, Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand who have major mines on their lands and affiliated researchers. “The Indigenous Exchange Forum: transitions in mine closure” was held on 2–3 November 2021 over Zoom, hosted by the Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining (CSRM) in the Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI), at The University of Queensland. The Forum aimed to affirm, connect, and elevate the voices of First Nations leaders and interested community members impacted by mining and mine closure. In doing so, we aimed to build an international network across these Indigenous communities, to enable the sharing of experiences, struggles, and sentiments in relation to mine site transition and mine-related impacts on their lands. In interviews (virtual and on-Country), participants shared powerful insights about their experiences with the mines in the context of frontier battles, settler colonialism, and mine closure. This included connection to Country, experiences of past mine closure, and concerns, expectations, and aspirations about forthcoming closure. Respect for Indigenous knowledges has been demonstrated through recognising and retaining participant perspectives as largely verbatim. The voices referenced in the major section of the report are followed by a brief synthesis of the themes that emerged from them. The mines discussed include the Argyle and Century mines (Australia), the Waihi and Macraes mine (Aotearoa) and the Faro, Diavik, Ekati, Gahcho Kui and Raglan mines (Canada).
If you can’t beat them, join them: using invasive plants to understand rhizodeposits as drivers of plant-soil feedbacks
Authors: Lowry Carolyn J. , Blocklove Katherine M. , Eckert Kara E. , Koirala Nasib , Rice Emma K.
Published: March 2024

The soil microbiome can increase crop resilience to both abiotic and biotic stress, and there is growing interest in uncovering the mechanisms by which we can shape plant associated microbiomes to increase crop yields within stressful environments. Through rhizodeposits, plants influence the composition of microbial communities and abiotic conditions in the rhizosphere, potentially generating plant-soil feedbacks which can increase nutrient availability and competitive ability against neighboring plants. Invasive plants have repeatedly been shown to drive plant-soil feedbacks that increase their ability to adapt to a wide range of environmental conditions and suppress neighboring plants. Using invasive plants as model species, we discuss what is currently known about the mechanisms that generate the plant-soil feedbacks that increase plant productivity, competitive ability, and resilience. Specifically, invasive potential is enhanced through 1) positive direct feedback loops which occur within a species, and can occur through enhanced mutualistic associations; or 2) negative indirect feedback loops, when feedbacks affect heterospecific plants through either allelopathy, disruption of mutualistic associations, and increased pathogen abundance. Knowledge on invasive plant exudate-microbe interactions may increase cropping system resilience through breeding superior crop genotypes, or potentially through soil amendments that disrupt weed-microbe interactions. We argue that because the soil biotic and native plant community often evolve in response to negative indirect feedback loops, focusing breeding efforts on positive direct plant-soil feedbacks, such as those that increase mutualistic associations and nutrient availability in the rhizosphere, are likely to lead to long-term stress resilient crops. Future research should explore to what extent upregulating production of specific exudates in non-invasive crop species generate the same plant-soil feedbacks responsible for invasive plant success.