bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comportamientos proactivos en el trabajo: una puesta al día
Authors: Salessi Solana , Omar Alicia
Published: October 2024

The term proactivity designates a set of self-motivated, future-oriented and change-oriented behaviors. The current study provides a systematic bibliographic review on proactivity, framed methodologically in bibliometric analysis and content analysis. Specialized bases were examined, obtaining 82 scientific publications corresponding to the 2007-2017 period. The most relevant findings indicate: (a) empirical, quantitative and transversal research of Australian, German and North American origins prevails, with scarce presence of Latin American studies; (b) predominates a behavioral and multidimensional proactivity perspective; (b) proactive behaviors are associated with higher productivity, commitment and job satisfaction, although under certain conditions adverse outcomes may develop; (c) among its antecedents are cognitive, affective and instrumental features as well as contextual factors; (d) several self-descriptive instruments are available to measure the construct. The article concludes with some considerations and suggestions for future studies in the area.
Analisis Ketentuan Hukuman Mati Bagi Pelaku Kurir Narkoba Di Indonesia Dalam Perspektif Tujuan Pemidanaan
Authors: Yoga Yoga Adhinata , Herwin Herwin Sulistyowati
Published: October 2024

Penyalahgunaan narkoba merupakan masalah global yang mempengaruhi segala lapisan masyarakat dan dapat menimbulkan dampak negatif bagi kesehatan, sosial, dan ekonomi. Mengetahui kualifikasi tindak pidana narkotika terkait ancaman pidana mati pada pelaku tindak pidana narkotika dikaitkan dengan tujuan pemidanaan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian hukum normatif dengan pendekatan perundang-undangan dan pendekatan kasus. Adapun bahan hukum yang digunakan dalam dalam penelitian ini seperti buku, artikel serta peraturan perundang-undangan yang kemudian di analisis secara kualitatif dan disajikan dalam bentuk deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tindak pidana yang diancam pidana mati dikualifikasikan sebagai kejahatan berat, salah satu kejahatan berat adalah tindak pidana narkotika karena termasuk kegiatan terorganiasasi yang dampaknya akan mempercepat kehancuran dunia ataupun peradaban manusia itu sendiri khususnya masyarakat Indonesia. Pidana Mati yang dijatuhkan kepada para pengedar dalam hal ini termasuk di dalamnya adalah pengantar (kurir) yang secara jelas telah terjadi interaksi antara pengedar dan pembeli yang keduanya merupakan pelaku tindak pidana narkotika. Asas kepastian hukum yang adil merupakan asas yang universal, dimana asas yang dijadikan dasar tersebut harus melihat kepada subyek terpidana terkait perbuatan yang dilanggar oleh terpidana itu sendiri, dan penjatuhan hukuman seadil mungkin diukur dari aspek proporsionalitas atau keseimbangan antara peran atau perbuatan terpidana dengan hukuman yang diterima oleh subyek terpidana. Penjatuhan hukuman mati bagi kurir narkotika sebagai subyek terpidana tidak seimbang atau tidak proporsional, karena hukuman mati adalah hukuman terberat yang seharusnya dijatuhi kepada pihak yang memiliki peran paling besar dalam suatu transaksi ilegal narkotika yaitu bandar, perbedaan peran antara bandar dan kurir, dimana kurir narkotika yang perannya mengantarkan suatu barang agar sampai di tujuan dengan bandar narkotika yang menguasai atau mendanai jalannya suatu transaksi jual beli narkotika tersebut mendapatkan hukuman yang sama mengakibatkan hukuman yang dijatuhi kepada kurir narkotika tersebut tidak proporsional.
Legal liability for violation of the legislation on the Responsible Treatment of animals
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Zhusipova B. , Sopyhanova A. ,   Karaganda Buketov University buketov named E.A. Buketov, Ybyray N. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Published: October 2024

The article deals with topical issues related to bringing to justice for animal cruelty in modern Kazakh law. In this regard, there is a need to study offenses against animals, in particular violations of legislation on responsible treatment of animals. The purpose of the study is to study the legal regime of communication with animals in the modern legal system of the Republic of Kazakhstan, to determine the types of liability for violation of legislation on responsible treatment of animals, legal control over the protection of animals from erroneous manifestations, to prepare proposals to improve the rules and current legislation to ensure the needs of animals. The objectives of the study are to characterize the types of offenses based on foreign legislation and judicial practice, the reasoning of scientists and to give their own author's conclusions on improving the current legislation. The authors, starting with the analysis of the legal status of animals and ending with the attitude towards animals not only as things, but also recognizing them as beings capable of experiencing suffering and emotions, draw attention to the need to clarify the responsibility of the animal owner in this area of public relations in case of violation of the rules of keeping pets, a possible threat to the safety of others. Various branches of the law of the Republic of Kazakhstan analyzed the responsibility for animal cruelty established by civil, criminal and administrative law. The work carried out as a result allowed the authors to formulate a number of recommendations on current legislation in the field of regulating the situation when pets violate the rules of handling them.
Types of accomplices to the crime and features of the qualification of acts under the criminal legislation of the Republic of Bulgaria
Authors:   M.Kh. Dulaty Taraz Regional University, Abdukarimova Z. , Turgynbek G. ,   M.Kh. Dulaty Taraz Regional University, Rzabay А. ,   M.Kh. Dulaty Taraz Regional University
Published: October 2024

The article discusses the features of the institution of complicity under Bulgarian law. In modern science, the problems of complicity are the subject of detailed and extensive research. However, there is no consensus on a wide range of issues. This thesis is also confirmed by the fact that the main problem in defining complicity is the problem of the dual nature of complicity as the actions of each and as the actions of all together. The procedure and limits of bringing to criminal responsibility both directly the perpetrators of the crime and the accomplices and instigators depend on this, the activity of law enforcement agencies in their fight against crimes committed in complicity depends, contributes to the separation of these crimes from individual crime and, as a result, the establishment of legality. The relevance of the study is due to the fact that for a long time the dispute about the classification of accomplices in a crime has not ceased and a unified point of view on this issue has not yet been developed. All this gave rise to the emergence of several concepts of classifying accomplices in a crime such as objective, subjective and mixed. However, despite the existence of different approaches, most scientists are inclined to think that it is necessary to classify accomplices by the nature and degree of participation of persons in the commission of a crime. In this regard, it is very useful to study the institution of complicity in the criminal-legal theory of the Republic of Bulgaria. In this article, the problem of complicity is considered through the prism of complex criminal activity, since complicity continues to be one of the most serious problems of crime, including because in most cases the most dangerous crimes are committed by the joint efforts of several persons.
On the Correlation of Terminology in the Local Self-Government System in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Defining Terms
Authors:   Kunaev University, Sabitov K.A. , Alibayeva G.A. ,   Kunaev University, Rakimbayev E.N. ,   Kunaev University
Published: October 2024

In contemporary conditions in Kazakhstan and other foreign countries, significant attention is given issues and problems of organizing effective local self-government (LSG). The study aims to explore the constitutional and legal regulation of LSG in Kazakhstan and to seek innovations in forming an effective financial system for LSG bodies. Various methods were used, including general (theoretical, universal) and specific (empirical or practical) research methods. The research results include the following conclusions: Government authorities and LSG bodies, along with their officials, must continuously improve the legal framework for organizing and developing an effective financial system for LSG bodies in Kazakhstan, taking into account the constitutional norms of building a legal and social state. Effective functioning of LSG bodies primarily depends on their material, technical, and financial resources. It is noted that the establishment of an efficient financial system for LSG in the modern democratic and social world is recognized as a fundamental legal foundation. This study examines the most established and widely accepted definitions of terms and concepts. The analysis and consideration of these and other related concepts are driven by the objective needs of modern times. Conclusions focus on the legal aspects of these terms and concepts, reflecting the essential features of the concept of forming an effective financial system for local self-government, its theoretical foundations, and their application to the practice of constitutional construction of a real social state in Kazakhstan. The results of the study are expected to assist legislators in drafting a high-quality law on LSG issues.
The Impact of Food Quality on Customer Satisfaction: A Study of Fast-Food Business
Authors:   Universiti Sains Malaysia, Ling Lim Hui , Baliyan Meenu ,   IMS Engineering College, Pa’at Nur Najwa Binti ,   Universiti Sains Malaysia, Saroji Nur Nadhira Binti ,   Universiti Sains Malaysia, Salleh Nur Serina Binti ,   Universiti Sains Malaysia, Suhaimi Nur Syafiqah Binti ,   Universiti Sains Malaysia, Arman Mohamad ,   IMS Engineering College, Qudsi Hanif ,   IMS Engineering College, Rishi Samiksha ,   IMS Engineering College, Kee Daisy Mui Hung ,   Universiti Sains Malaysia
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the impact of food quality on customer satisfaction at KFC, focusing on key factors such as taste, packaging or presentation, and freshness. The primary objective is to analyze how these factors influence customer satisfaction and loyalty among KFC customers in Malaysia, India, and Indonesia. Data were collected through an online survey using Google Forms, targeting 150 KFC customers across the three countries. Respondents rated their experiences on a 5-point Likert scale, with the survey distributed via social media platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Instagram. The results reveal that taste and customer loyalty significantly influence customer satisfaction, with taste having a β value of 0.262 and loyalty showing the strongest effect with a β value of 0.537. In contrast, packaging and freshness did not show a significant impact on satisfaction. The R² value of 0.637 indicates that 63.7% of customer satisfaction can be explained by these factors. In conclusion, the findings highlight the critical role of taste and loyalty in driving satisfaction at KFC, with implications for focusing on food quality and customer relationship strategies to enhance satisfaction and customer retention
Root Canal Treatment Failure: A Brief Review
Authors: Tiwari Isha , Govind Shashirekha
Published: October 2024

Root Canal Treatment (RCT) is a pivotal dental procedure that offers a chance to salvage teeth marred by infection or damage. This article delves into the complexities of RCT failures, examining the intricate reasons behind such occurrences. Despite its high success rate, RCT can face challenges, leading to complications and patient dissatisfaction. In this comprehensive exploration, we dissect the multifaceted causes of RCT failures, including incomplete removal of infected tissue, inadequate cleaning and shaping, poor restoration, undetected canals, fractured instruments, and external damage. Understanding these factors is indispensable for both dental professionals and patients. Incomplete removal of infected tissue, even in minute quantities, can provide a breeding ground for bacteria, resulting in reinfection. Inadequate cleaning and shaping of the root canals might leave debris behind, causing persistent infections. Restorations, a critical step post-RCT, demand precision; any ill-fitted or damaged restoration can lead to leakage, permitting bacterial ingress. The complexity of tooth anatomy occasionally conceals additional canals, which, if left untreated, can be a source of reinfection. Moreover, fractured instruments, a rare yet challenging scenario, can harbour bacteria if not managed meticulously. External damage, whether from trauma or fractures post-RCT, threatens the treated tooth’s integrity.
KEYWORD: RCT Failure, Endodontics, Root canal Therapy, Treatment Outcomes, Dental Microbiology.
Delayed Surgical Management of a Giant Rhabdomyomatous Meningioma: A Case Report
Authors:   Clinical Research Development Center, Taleghani and Imam Ali Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran, Chanideh Iran , Ghadiri Masoud ,   Students Research Committee, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran, Madani Seyed Hamid ,   Molecular Pathology Research Center, Imam Reza Hospital, Kermanshah Universitiy of Medical Science, Kermanshah, Iran, Shoghi Ali ,   Clinical Research Development Center, Taleghani and Imam Ali Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran, Alaghemand Sasan ,   Clinical Research Development Center, Taleghani and Imam Ali Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran, Mohammadi Majd Tahereh ,   Clinical Research Development Center, Taleghani and Imam Ali Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran, Gharooee Ahangar Saeed ,   Clinical Research Development Center, Taleghani and Imam Ali Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
Published: October 2024

Background and Importance: Rhomboid meningioma (RM) is one of the rare and aggressive types of meningioma, typically classified as a central nervous system grade III anaplastic meningioma by WHO. In this report, we present an unusual case of RM. Case Presentation: The patient was a 67-year-old man, living in Kermanshah City, Iran. He came to a neurosurgery clinic with a chief complaint of a huge and unusual mass on his skull. Following the brain computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging, the diagnosis of meningioma was considered. The patient underwent surgical intervention for the excision of the mass. Immunohistochemical findings demonstrated the diagnosis of RM (WHO grade III). Conclusion: RM is a rare and aggressive subtype of meningiomas with a high growth rate and poor prognosis. Early diagnosis and treatment especially in invasive ones can prevent many unpleasant and critical complications; although tumor location has a pivotal role in determining treatment strategy.
Transcranial extraventricular endoscopic surgeries: Expanding the role of endoscope in neurosurgery.
Authors:   Department of Neurosurgery, Government Medical College, Kozhikode, India., Parambil Rajeev Mandaka , Damodar Thavara Binoy ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Government Medical College, Kozhikode, India., Valiyaveetil Jose Byjo ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Government Medical College, Kozhikode, India., Sasi Premkumar ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Government Medical College, Kozhikode, India., Maniyan Radhakrishnan ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Government Medical College, Kozhikode, India., Cholakkal Shanavas ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Government Medical College, Kozhikode, India., Hussain Shinas ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Government Medical College, Kozhikode, India.
Published: October 2024

Background and Aim: Transcranial endoscopic surgeries are mainly limited to intraventricular lesions. This study aims to elaborate on the various benefits of transcranial endoscopic surgeries in extraventricular regions of the brain. Methods and Materials/Patients: It is a retrospective study of transcranial extraventricular endoscopic surgeries (TEESs) operated between June 2022 to May 2023. The authors described the surgeries done for brain lesions other than intraventricular lesions as extraventricular surgeries. Access to the intracranial region was obtained through the transcranial approach. The transnasal rigid endoscope was used for the surgeries. The surgery was performed as either pure endoscopic surgery or endoscopic-assisted microscopic surgery. Results: The authors have performed 6 microvascular decompressions using an endoscope. Three pineal tumors, 3 craniopharyngiomas, 1 cerebellopontine angle epidermoid cyst, and 1 petrous neurenteric cyst were excised using an endoscope by transcranial approach. One internal carotid artery bifurcation aneurysm was clipped using an endoscope. All patients improved in the postoperative period. Surgeries were done using the 0-degree and 30-degree endoscopes. The endoscopic eye was able to reach the deep-seated area of surgical interest and authors were able to visualize the structures in a wide panoramic view with good illumination and magnification. There was no misinterpretation of structures. Conclusion: Endoscope can reach the deep-seated extraventricular areas of the brain with a narrow corridor, giving good illumination and magnification at the site of surgery. An endoscope can reach beyond the obstructing anatomical structure and visualize the area behind it. It is used as a complimentary to microscope to access the microscopic invisible areas. It has increased the ease of doing surgery, decreased tissue dissection, decreased complications, and improved surgical results. TEES improves the hand-eye coordination of surgeons in transcranial surgeries and it will help in adapting to exoscope easily
Integrating session recording and eye-tracking: development and evaluation of a Chrome extension for user behavior analysis
Authors: Zelinskyi Serhii , Boyko Yuriy
Published: October 2024

The subject of this article is the development, implementation, and evaluation of a Chrome extension designed to record and replay web sessions using integrated eye-tracking data. The goal is to develop a tool that enhances user interaction analysis by combining session recordings with eye-tracking capabilities. The tasks to be solved are as follows: create a functional Chrome extension that utilizes rrweb for session recording and WebGazer.js for eye tracking; implement features, such as session recording, replay with eye-tracking data overlays, and session management; and provide options for exporting and importing recorded sessions. The methods used are: architectural modeling using UML diagrams to design the system architecture, software engineering techniques for developing the extension, integration testing to ensure the smooth operation of combined features, and data preprocessing techniques to prevent redundancy and reduce noise in eye-tracking data. Additionally, a structured user study with detailed questionnaires combining both Likert-scale questions and open-ended responses and feedback analysis were conducted to evaluate usability and gather feedback.  The following results were obtained: the extension was successfully developed and evaluated with 25 participants aged 18–35 years in a controlled environment. High usability ratings were obtained, with an average score of 4.5 out of 5 for the session recording, replay, and session management features. However, the eye-tracking feature received a lower rating of 3.8 out of 5 due to occasional inaccuracies in the eye-tracking data. The qualitative feedback indicated the usefulness of the eye-tracking feature and highlighted the need for improved data accuracy. Conclusions. The scientific novelty of this study lies in the integration of session recording and eye tracking within a Chrome extension, which represents a novel and comprehensive tool for user interaction analysis on the web. The tool's ability to capture both behavioral data and visual attention without requiring website code modifications is particularly valuable for researchers, marketing specialists, UI/UX designers, and product developers. The usability study and feedback analysis provided a clear direction for future improvements, including enhancing the eye-tracking accuracy and integrating advanced analytics and customizable reporting options. Future work will also explore the integration of machine learning algorithms to automatically analyze recorded data to provide deeper insights and actionable recommendations.
Transforming higher education for the digital age
Authors: Chadha Ashita
Published: October 2024

In this study, I explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies in higher education, focusing on case studies and pedagogical innovations that are reshaping the learning experience. Through an in-depth analysis of key initiatives—such as Stanford University's AI-driven personalized learning platform, the AI chatbot implemented at the University of Murcia, Knewton's adaptive learning system, and the intelligent tutoring platform developed by Pai et al.—the study highlights how AI enhances learner engagement, customizes educational experiences, and improves academic outcomes. The research also critically examines the ethical challenges and policy considerations associated with AI integration in educational settings. It emphasizes the need for clear guidelines to ensure responsible and equitable use of AI, particularly in addressing issues of fairness, student welfare, and access. The paper concludes by calling for further research into the long-term implications of AI on educational equity and ethical standards in higher education.
Digital addiction and its impact on the mental wellbeing of adolescents
Authors: Kaur Gurmeet , Mehndroo Meghna
Published: October 2024

Digital addiction has become an intriguing concern over the recent years because of the rapid explosion of gadgets and other online platforms attracting youth to spend most of their time online. Excessive use of digital platforms has been associated with many psychological issues. The results revealed significant correlations among digital addiction, depression and stress among both males and females. Males were more likely to be digitally addicted than females were. In contrast there were females on the depression scale. The study emphasizes the need to implement robust policies for schools and other educational institutes to make healthy practices for using digital media and to create alertness regarding the adverse effects of digital addiction over mental health.
Cold Storage Temperature Monitoring with Trilinear Interpolation
Authors: Truong Minh Thai
Published: October 2024

The Internet of Things (IoT) is widely applied in agriculture and in-dustry. This article proposes a 3-dimensional temperature monitoring model for cold storage, enhancing the ability to observe and detect abnormal temperature changes within the storage. Using real-time temperature acquisition and applying trilinear interpolation techniques, this model determines temperatures at all loca-tions in the storage. It accepts temperature values and sensor locations, appropri-ately segmenting the cold storage space to apply trilinear interpolation and deter-mine the temperature value at every location in the storage. The model was tested based on different number of sensors and different sensor locations. Based on that, we provide an optimal solution for the number of sensors needed for cold storage.
PHOTOSYNTHETIC ACTIVITY OF THE ORIENTAL GOAT WHEN USING GROWTH STIMULANTS
Authors:   Federal Research Center ", Pleskachev Yu.N. ,   Nemchinovka", Misyuryaev V.Yu. ,   Volgograd State Agrarian University, Guzenko E.Yu. ,   Volgograd State Agrarian University, Jafarov V.V. ,   State University of Land Management
Published: October 2024

In the feed production system of the Lower Volga region, more than 60% of forage crops are located on irrigated lands. Only these lands can be considered a guaranteed source of sustainable food supply. More than 80% of feed from their gross production is harvested from irrigated lands, therefore, studies on the dependence of the feed value of the eastern goat from leafy top dressing are certainly relevant. The aim of the research was to increase the efficiency of cultivation of the Eastern goat in the conditions of the Lower Volga region by improving the use of mineral fertilizers. Experiments to study the dependence of the productivity of goat husk in the form of green mass on treatments with growth stimulants were conducted from 2016 to 2023 on the irrigated site of the Prigorodnoye SEC of the Svetloyarsky district of the Volgograd region on light chestnut soils with irrigation regime 70...85...70 % NV sprinkler machine "Valey". The article presents research materials on the cultivation of Oriental goat on light chestnut soils of the Lower Volga region. The largest area of the leaf surface of the eastern goat in the experiment, on average, over seven years of use, was established in the Jubilee variety on the variant of using the growth stimulator Mival-Agro and was equal to 49.3 thousand m2/ha. The maximum photosynthetic potential of the oriental goat was established in the Jubilee variety on the variant of using the growth stimulator Mival-Agro and was equal to 9.71 million m2 x day/ha. In the Kazbek variety, the net photosynthesis productivity (NPF) ranged from 1.79 g/m2 day in the Megamix-Pro growth stimulator variant to 1.88 g/m2 day in the control variant without the use of growth stimulants. The net photosynthesis productivity of the Krivich variety was 0.10-0.30 g/m2 day more than that of the Kazbek variety, the same, or 0.28 g/m2 day more than that of the Jubilee variety and ranged from 1.89 g/m2 day on the variant of the Megamix-Pro growth stimulator to 1.90 g/m2 a day on the option of using the growth stimulant Mival-Agro and on the option without the use of growth stimulants.
GERMINATION, GERMINATION ENERGY AND PRODUCTIVITY OF WINTER GINGER
Authors:   Volgograd State Agrarian University, Ryazanov A.A. , Pleskachev Yu.N. ,   Federal State Budgetary Budgetary Institution Federal Research Center "Nemchinovka"
Published: October 2024

The current structure of arable land in the Volgograd region leads to a number of problems in our agricultural complex, which must be solved through expanding the set of crops. In the current situation, winter ginger may turn out to be a real alternative to sunflower, partially replacing it in the group of oilseeds. In this regard, it is extremely important to improve the elements of the technology of growing winter ginger in relation to the conditions of light chestnut soils of the Volgograd region. The aim of the research was to study the effect of sowing dates and growth regulators on the productivity of winter ginger in the subzone of light chestnut soils of the Volgograd region. Field experiments were conducted in 2014-2017 in the conditions of the UNPC of the Volgograd State Agrarian University "Gornaya Polyana", Volgograd. Laboratory germination of winter ginger seeds of the Penzyak variety before sowing on average for 2014-2016 in the variant without treatment with growth stimulants was within 95.3%. On the Humat + KalMag variant, it was 1.8% more. In the variant with Humate, the laboratory germination was 2.7% higher compared to the control. In the variant treated with Zircon, laboratory germination was 3.0% higher compared to the control. And the highest laboratory germination was observed on the variant with the Epin-extra preparation and amounted to 99.4%, thereby exceeding the laboratory germination of the variant without growth stimulants by 5.1%. The field germination of winter ginger by sowing dates was not the same and on average over 3 years of research ranged from 62.0% at the first sowing period to 68.2% at the third term. The influence of growth regulators on field germination turned out to be more significant. Zircon increased field germination from 5 to 8.2%, and Epin-extra from 7.3 to 8.2%. Over the years of research, the winter hardiness of winter ginger varied from 66.1 to 77.4%. The maximum yield of winter ginger on average for 2015-2017 was formed on option 3 of the sowing period (September 17-20) and was equal to 2.26 t/ha. The minimum yield for an average of three years of research was formed on the control variant without seed treatment with growth regulators at the first sowing period and amounted to 1.57 t/ha.
Leaf fertilizers in cultivation of oriental goatgrass on irrigation
Authors:   Federal Research Center ", Pleskachev Yu.N. ,   Nemchinovka", Misyuryaev V.Yu. ,   Volgograd State Agrarian University, Guzenko E.Yu. ,   Volgograd State Agrarian University, Kirichkova I.V. ,   Volgograd State Agrarian University, Jafarov V.V. ,   State University of Land Management
Published: October 2024

To strengthen the fodder base of animal husbandry in the Lower Volga region, first of all, it is necessary to expand the range of fodder crops and varieties, to optimize their nutritional regime, to create optimal conditions for their cultivation, in other words, to ensure the production of a large amount of valuable fodder in a relatively limited area, in this regard, the improvement of cultivation technology of eastern goatgrass is relevant. The purpose of the research was to increase the efficiency of cultivation of oriental goatgrass in the Lower Volga region through the use of mineral fertilizers and growth stimulants. Experiments to study the dependence of productivity of oriental goatgrass in the form of green mass on leaf fertilization with water-soluble mineral fertilizers were conducted from 2016 to 2023 on an irrigated plot with irrigation regime of 70...85...70 % NV by sprinkler machine “Valey”. In the experiment in 2017, varieties of oriental goatgrass Krivich, Yubilyar, Kazbek were sown. The general background before sowing was applied mineral fertilizers in the form of azofosk at a dose of N24P24K24. In each cutting in the phase of active growth of plants were fertilized with potassium monophosphate with and without a sticking agent at the rate of 0.5 kg/ha for one fertilizer. On average for seven years, the largest leaf area - 43.7 thousand m2/ha and photosynthetic potential - 7.87 million m2 x dn./ha of oriental goatgrass in the experiment were in the variety Jubilar in the variant of potassium monophosphate with a sticking agent. On average for seven years, the largest leaf area - 43.7 thousand m2/ha and photosynthetic potential - 7.87 million m2 x dn/ha of oriental goatgrass in the experiment were in the variety Jubilar in the variant of potassium monophosphate with a sticking agent. Also on this variant the maximum yield of green mass - 92.7 t/ha, dry matter content - 23.2 t/ha, fodder units - 20.4 t/ha and exchangeable energy - 1.62 GJ/ha were observed.
PROSPECTS FOR INTRODUCING COMMON LINGONBERRY (V. VITIS-IDAEA L.) IN THE MAGADAN REGION
Authors:   Magadan Scientific Research Institute of Agriculture - branch of the Federal State Budgetary Institution of the N. I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources, Shvirst E.P. , Ginter E.V. ,   Magadan Scientific Research Institute of Agriculture - branch of the Federal State Budgetary Institution of the N. I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources
Published: October 2024

Vaccinium vitis-idaea L. - common lingonberry occupies a special place in nature due to the value of its food and medicinal and prophylactic properties. Work on domestication of lingonberry is very limited. In Russia, extensive research on lingonberry selection was carried out at the Kostroma Forest Experimental Station. The result of this work was 4 varieties of lingonberry. In the Magadan Region, the work on domestication of lingonberry is of a pioneering nature. The object of the study were samples of common lingonberry plants (Vaccinium vitis-idaea L.). The collection of material for the research was carried out in 2023 in the Priokhotsk zone of the Magadan region, in the Olsky district, during the phase of active fruiting of plants - in September. For the study, 17 samples of partial plants of common lingonberry were selected. Evaluation of the productivity components of the studied samples revealed a high degree of variability in the components of the yield. The strongest variability was observed in the number of shoots (CV = 43.5%). The average degree of variability was noted for the length of shoots (CV = 16.34%) and their foliage (CV = 15.22%), the indicators varied, respectively, within 6 - 10 cm and 9 - 19 leaves. According to the fractional division, 47% of the fruits of the selected samples correspond to the medium fraction, the rest - to the small one. The average fruit weight in the samples was highly variable (CV = 46.14%). The average fruit diameter, depending on the sample, could be either 5.6 mm or 11.2 mm (CV=18.97%). As a result of studying and analyzing the samples of common lingonberry, 7 specimens were identified that were of interest for further work. Based on the results of office observations, it was established that the lingonberry samples selected and placed in laboratory conditions showed low resistance to stressful situations and weak viability in unnatural conditions.
Coexistence theory for microbial ecology, and vice versa
Authors: Orr James , Letten Andrew , Armitage David
Published: October 2024

Classical models from theoretical ecology are seeing increasing uptake in microbial ecology, but there remains rich potential for closer cross-pollination. Here we explore opportunities for stronger integration of ecological theory into microbial research (and vice versa) through the lens of so-called "modern" coexistence theory. Coexistence theory encompasses a body of theory for disentangling the contributions of different fluctuation-independent (e.g., resource partitioning) and fluctuation-dependent (e.g., environmental variability) mechanisms to species coexistence. We begin with a short primer on the fundamental concepts of coexistence theory, with an emphasis on the relevance to microbial communities. We next present a systematic review, which highlights the paucity of empirical applications of coexistence theory in microbial systems. In light of this gap, we then identify and discuss ways in which: i) coexistence theory can help to answer fundamental and applied questions in microbial ecology, particularly in spatio-temporally heterogenous environments, and ii) experimental microbial systems can be leveraged to validate and advance coexistence theory. Finally, we address several unique, but often surmountable, empirical challenges posed by microbial systems, as well as some conceptual limitations. Nevertheless, thoughtful integration of coexistence theory into microbial ecology presents a wealth of opportunities for the advancement of both theoretical and microbial ecology.
The Effect of Ownership Structure on the Going Concern Companies Listed in the Iraqi Stock Exchange
Authors: Ali Mohammed Ridha Al-Kamoosy Alward , Ahmed Mohammed Al-Ani Safaa
Published: October 2024

The ability of the economic unit to continue is one of the basic assumptions for preparing financial statements. Therefore, users of these statements need to have a clear image of the unit’s performance and financial situation and to ensure that there is no indicator warning of financial distress. For example, there is a conflict of interest between the unit’s shareholders on the one hand and the management on the other hand. Therefore, this research seeks to study the effect of the difference in the nature of the ownership structure on the going concern of economic units. The research is based on the hypothesis that each type of ownership structure has a negative impact on the going concern unit. The research selected five economic units listed on the Iraqi Stock Exchange from the service sector as a sample for the research. Data is collected for the period extending from 2011-2021. The research used the survey method to measure the ownership structure and applied a Kida Model to measure going concern. The most significant results of the research are a negative effect of institutional ownership, concentrated ownership, and management ownership on the going concern of the unit, In contrast, the effect is positive for both government ownership and family ownership, and foreign ownership has no effect.
Paper type: Research paper
TRANSPOSIÇÃO DO RIO SÃO FRANCISCO: POTENCIALIZANDO A CONCENTRAÇÃO HÍDRICO-FUNDIÁRIA NO SUL DO CEARÁ
Authors: Lucena Tiago Cartaxo de , Cavalcante Leandro Vieira , Lima Luiz Cruz
Published: October 2024

Discute-se a rede hídrica do Nordeste, a partir do projeto de transposição do rio São Francisco, com foco na mesorregião sul cearense, mediante a expansão capitalista, demonstrada pela concentração hídrico-fundiária através da territorialização do capital com a atuação do Estado neoliberal e grandes empresas do agronegócio. A metodologia assenta-se em revisão teórica, relacionada a água, terra e território, além da realização de trabalhos de campo mediante realização de entrevistas com empresários do agronegócio e agricultores familiares. Verificou-se as contradições do megaprojeto da rede hídrica do Nordeste e analisou-se as indagações e inquietações existentes em relação à mercantilização dos bens comuns da natureza pelo agronegócio e às políticas públicas hídricas do Estado neoliberal, que estão transformando a água em mercadoria. Observou-se, com a pesquisa, que essa rede hídrica não efetivou mudanças estruturais para a classe trabalhadora do Nordeste, ocasionando injustiça hídrica, acumulação, expansão do capital, territorialização das empresas agrícolas e conflitos socioterritoriais, evidenciando-se as lutas e resistências dos agricultores familiares por terra, água, território e rede hídrica para todos, pois perderam seus bens naturais a partir de ações coordenadas tanto pelo Estado quanto pelo capital.
Empirical Analysis on the Genotype-wise First Service Conception Rate of Local and Crossbred Cattle in the Field Level of Bangladesh
Authors: Apu Auvijit Saha , Saleque Md A , Bhowmik Hiresh Ranjan , Saha Arabinda Kumar , Ahmed Md Mozaffar Uddin
Published: October 2024

Artificial insemination (AI) is one of the most important tools for upgrading the cattle breed in our country. The present study was conducted to determine the conception rate of Local and Crossbred cattle of Bangladesh using field data. In this study, 78 AI service providers named as Livestock Assistants (LAs) having at least two years of work experience with ACI Animal Genetics were randomly chosen from 28 districts of the 8 divisions. Information was collected randomly from 417 selected farmers whose 417 cattle were inseminated in March 2022. The majority of the cattle raised by the farmers were crossbred (79% of the total cattle). These 417 cattle were inseminated using five different genotypes of sire’s semen (Holstein Friesian 100%, Holstein Friesian cross, Sahiwal 100%, Sahiwal cross, and RCC). The study revealed that the overall conception rate of cattle was 70%. However, the rates of conception vary among the different genetic groups of cattle. Among the different groups, the RCC had the highest conception rate (100%) followed by the indigenous (74%), Sahiwal cross (72%), and Holstein Friesian cross (62%). Our study also revealed that, of the 30% of repeat cases, 17% required a second insemination, 7% a third or more insemination for getting pregnant and 6% of the cows failed to become pregnant. About 96% farmers received AI cards, but only 67% of them mentioned that they preserved those AI cards for future uses. In a nutshell, this study disclosed the genotype wise first service conception rate in Local and Crossbred cattle at the field level of Bangladesh.
J Bangladesh Agril Univ 22(2):202-209, 2024
Impostor syndrome and academic hardiness: Investigating the impact on academic anxiety students
Authors: Firjatullah Firjatullah , Ramadhani Ayunda
Published: October 2024

Academic life serves as a process for students to develop their abilities; however, in reality, not all students can optimize their potential. This is often related to internal factors such as emotions, feelings, and perceptions. This study aims to examine the influence of impostor syndrome tendencies and academic hardiness on academic anxiety. The research method employed is quantitative. The subjects of this study were 205 students from Mulawarman University in Samarinda, selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using scales measuring academic anxiety, impostor syndrome, and academic hardiness. The data analysis technique used was multiple linear regression, with data analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 26.0 for Windows. The results of the study indicate that (1) there is a significant influence of impostor syndrome and academic resilience on academic anxiety, with an F-value of 43.279 > F-table of 3.23 and p = 0.000 < 0.05, contributing 30% of the variance; (2) there is a significant positive influence of impostor syndrome on academic anxiety, with a beta coefficient (β) = 0.459, t-value = 7.186, and p = 0.000 (p < 0.05); and (3) there is a significant negative influence of academic hardiness on academic anxiety, with a beta coefficient (β) = -0.171, t-value = -2.676, and p = 0.008 (p < 0.05).a coefficient beta (β) value of 0.363, t value = 2.407, and p = 0.021 (p < 0.05); (3) there is a significant negative influence of academic hardiness on academic anxiety with a coefficient beta (β) value of -0.472, t value = -3.127, and p = 0.003 (p < 0.05). The study finds that impostor syndrome and academic hardiness significantly influence academic anxiety, with impostor syndrome showing a positive impact and academic hardiness showing a negative impact.
Uso de cabotegravir na prevenção do HIV durante a gravidez: Uma revisão da literatura
Authors: Grando Allyne Cristina , Dihl Rafael Rodrigues
Published: October 2024

O Vírus da Imunodeficiência Humana (HIV), causador da Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida (AIDS), continua a ser um desafio global significativo, com milhões de casos e mortes desde sua descoberta nos anos 80, afetando predominantemente mulheres e meninas. A terapia antirretroviral (TARV) e a profilaxia pré-exposição (PrEP) são ferramentas cruciais no combate ao HIV, com o cabotegravir injetável (CAB-LA) emergindo como uma nova opção de PrEP de ação prolongada. No entanto, a segurança e eficácia do CAB-LA durante a gravidez ainda são pouco conhecidas, com dados limitados disponíveis. O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar uma revisão da literatura sobre a segurança da administração do CAB-LA nas gestantes no uso da PrEP. A metodologia deste estudo incluiu uma busca abrangente nas bases de dados eletrônicas National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Scopus, Embase, Web of Science e sites oficiais restritos aos idiomas inglês e português. Os resultados mostram que apesar de o CAB-LA ter mostrado boa tolerância e eficácia em adultos não grávidas, sua longa meia-vida e persistência no organismo, além da baixa transferência placentária, apresentam desafios para sua utilização em gestantes. Estudos adicionais e um aconselhamento pré-concepcional detalhado são essenciais para compreender melhor os riscos e benefícios do CAB-LA na gravidez. Esta revisão indica que até que mais dados sejam obtidos, o uso do CAB-LA durante a gravidez deve ser abordado com cautela e consideração individualizada.
Implications of Constructivism Theory for the Development of Islamic Religious Education Curriculum
Authors: Hikma Apriyani  , Agus Pahrudin  , Agus Jatmiko  , Koderi
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi implikasi teori konstruktivis terhadap pengembangan kurikulum Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI). Penelitian ini menyoroti bagaimana penerapan pendekatan konstruktivis dalam PAI dapat meningkatkan keterlibatan siswa, pemahaman konsep-konsep agama, dan keterampilan berpikir kritis. Data yang dikumpulkan melalui survei dan wawancara menunjukkan bahwa 85% siswa merasa lebih tertarik dan aktif dalam belajar ketika metode konstruktivis diterapkan. Selain itu, temuan menunjukkan peningkatan yang signifikan dalam kinerja akademik siswa, dengan tingkat penguasaan meningkat dari 66% menjadi 91% setelah menerapkan strategi konstruktivis. Peran guru sebagai fasilitator ditekankan, karena mereka membimbing siswa dalam membangun pengetahuan mereka. Namun, tantangan seperti pemahaman guru yang terbatas tentang konstruktivisme dan fasilitas pendidikan yang tidak memadai masih ada. Untuk mengatasi masalah ini, disarankan agar sekolah menyediakan pengembangan profesional bagi guru dan mendorong budaya sekolah yang kolaboratif yang mendukung pembelajaran aktif. Studi ini menyimpulkan bahwa mengintegrasikan prinsip-prinsip konstruktivis ke dalam kurikulum PAI dapat menghasilkan pengalaman pendidikan yang lebih relevan dan efektif bagi siswa, yang pada akhirnya membentuk generasi dengan karakter yang kuat dan pemahaman agama yang mendalam.
Multi-Database Methodologies to Enhance Real-World Evidence Generation
Authors:   , Hunt Nicholas Byron
Published: October 2024

In using multiple databases, the challenges faced in pharmacoepidemiology are more complicated compared to those that use only a single database. The aim of this thesis was to pinpoint those challenges associated, and to showcase and compare modern strategies employed in these studies. It guides researchers about appropriate methodologies and strategies for performing multi-database studies. It can inform stakeholders using real-world evidence (RWE), including regulatory agencies, health technology assessment agencies and clinical personnel, to make decisions about medicines. Chapter 2 focuses on the transparent conduct of, and the potential strategies involved with multi-database RWE research. First, in Chapter 2.1, a systematic review of how missing data is reported and subsequently handled in such multi-database pharmacoepidemiologic studies, is presented. Afterwards, multiple comparisons of strategies for conducting multi-database RWE studies are investigated. Chapter 2.2 compares the syntactic harmonisation of two electronic healthcare databases provided by a common data model (CDM) to a common protocol-only approach when executing a pharmacoepidemiologic RWE cohort study. This case study investigated the risk of bleeding and cardiovascular disease outcomes in direct oral anticoagulants versus vitamin K antagonists in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Consistency in study population characteristics, outcome counts, and drug effect estimates was assessed. Chapter 2.3 additionally compares this syntactic harmonisation provided by the ConcePTION CDM to the semantic harmonisation provided by the OMOP CDM in one electronic health record database, for the same parameters. Chapter 3 contains two multi-database RWE studies, where heterogeneity was analyzed. In Chapter 3.1, a drug utilisation study of rivaroxaban used for the management of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is presented, using a common protocol approach in two European electronic healthcare databases. In Chapter 3.2, a study investigating the risk of bleeding and stroke after the introduction of direct oral anticoagulants, using data from four European countries is presented. We analysed the persistence of study result heterogeneity after methodological harmonisation as to whether it reveals potential disparities in drug use, clinical practice, or the underlying population across the included databases. Finally, a general discussion of the findings, and recommendations for performing multi-database RWE studies, are made in Chapter 4.