bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Integrative approaches to understanding mercury toxicity in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) plants: Linking growth, biochemistry and antioxidant mechanisms
Authors: Mani Vijay , Durai Kannan , Jayakumar Janagiraman
Published: December 2024

Mercury is a widely studied toxic metal all over the world due to its ability to easily enter into the food chain. Even exposure to small quantities, causes adverse effects on various biochemical and physiological processes. This study aimed to investigate the integrative approaches to understanding mercury toxicity in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) plants by linking growth, biochemistry and antioxidant mechanisms. Experimental common bean plants were divided into 4 groups. Group 1 served as control, received normal nutritional and water support, while Group 2, 3 and 4 were treated with mercury concentrations of 50, 100 and 200 mg respectively. The results revealed that mercury treated common bean plants exhibited a significant decline in several key growth and physiological parameters, including germination percentage, root length, shoot length, fresh weight, dry weight and vigor index. Moreover, mercury treatment leads to reduction in carbohydrate and protein contents, as well as reduced activities of antioxidant enzymes like catalase and superoxide dismutase. These findings underscore the significance of further research to identify strategies for alleviating mercury-induced toxicity and enhancing plant resilience, with the goal of contributing to the development of sustainable agricultural practices that enhance the crop resilience in polluted environments.
Assessment of phenological and physicochemical characteristics of peach (Prunus persica L.) varieties in Mustang, Nepal
Authors: Bhattarai Nitisha , Saud Subash , Atreya Padma Nath , Dhakal Suman , Bohara Amrit Kumar
Published: December 2024

This research was conducted at the Temperate Horticulture Development Center (THDC), Mustang, Nepal, to study flowering phenology and evaluate the physicochemical characteristics of five peach varieties (Surprise, Benedict, Peregrine, Local Khallya and Early Red) from February to September 2023. This research was conducted on a randomized complete block design with four replications and five treatments (fruit trees of a particular variety were replicated four times). The flowering phenology of varieties was studied by dividing the developmental stages of a flower into eight different stages: first swelling, calyx green, calyx red, first pink, first bloom, full bloom, petal fall and fruit set. The completion of each phenological stage was marked from a reference date. Physicochemical analysis of fruits was performed following UPOV guidelines of peach. Physical characteristics were encompassed in individual fruit weight, fruit length, fruit volume, fruit size (length and width), stone weight, stone size (length and width) and mesocarp thickness and in chemical characteristics, pH, total soluble solids (TSS), titratable acidity (TA) and TSS/TA ratio were included. The study of flowering phenology revealed that Early Red was found to be the earliest (60.50 DARD) to reach the fruit-set stage. The highest and lowest fruit weights were measured in Benedict (153.85 g) and Early Red (46.5 g), respectively. Finally, chemical analysis revealed that TSS/TA was found to be maximum in Benedict (12.38) and minimum in Early Red (6.03).  It can be concluded that Early Red was the earliest maturing variety among the varieties. Also, Benedict was found to be the superior in terms of sweetness and size.
Tillage and leaf colour chart-guided nitrogen management: Key to growth and yield improvement of winter maize in Chitwan, Nepal
Authors: Timilsina Dinesh , Marahatta Santosh , Amgain Lal Prasad
Published: December 2024

Maize requires efficient nitrogen management to maximize productivity and sustainability. This research aimed to establish a critical Leaf Colour Chart (LCC) values for maize under zero tillage and conventional tillage. This research also focuses on evaluating LCC-based nitrogen management versus recommended practices. The experiment was conducted during the winter season of 2016-17 at the National Maize Research Program, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal. The experiment was performed using a strip plot design with three replications. The main plot factor included two tillage methods (conventional and zero tillage) while the sub-plot factor comprised six nutrient management practices, namely nitrogen omission, recommended dose of nitrogen, nitrogen application at leaf color chart (LCC) values 3 (45 kg N/ha), LCC value 4 (88.33 kg N/ha), LCC value 5 (119.7 kg N/ha), and LCC value 6 (140 kg N/ha). Standard split nitrogen application and LCC-based nitrogen management at LCC 4, 5, and 6 critical values resulted in statistically similar LAI during all dates of observations; however, it was high at 90 days after sowing (DAS). Total dry matter accumulation was significantly higher under LCC-5 at 90 DAS. Grain yield was strongly influenced by nitrogen management, with LCC-5 achieving the highest yield (4814.26 kg ha-1), followed by LCC-6 (4511 kg ha-1). Conventional tillage slightly outperformed zero tillage in grain yield. According to the study, LCC threshold 5 is useful for real-time nitrogen application in maize. Therefore, maize farmers are encouraged to embrace LCC-based split nitrogen application rather than following standard nitrogen fixed schedules for sustainable and profitable production.
A review on the impact of commonly used pesticides on the biology of earthworms
Authors: Kumar Amar , Siddiqui Nabila , Fatma Shaista , Anchal Kumari
Published: December 2024

Earthworms are considered important bio-indicators of chemical contamination in the soil ecosystem. Being an important biotic factor of soil ecosystem, earthworms play a vital role in the functioning of soil ecosystems and maintenance of soil fertility. The present review encompasses the diverse effects of chemical contaminants like pesticides on earthworm biology, considering both direct toxicity and indirect impacts on ecosystem functions. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature, we assess the varying impacts of different classes of pesticides on earthworms. Several studies included in this review shed light on how pesticide exposure affects earthworm behaviour, reproduction, regenerative capacity, histology, gut microbial diversity, and nutrient transition, among other adverse effects, which consequently affect the soil ecosystem dynamics. Furthermore, we discuss the implications of these findings for agricultural practices, soil health, and biodiversity conservation. This study discusses the impact of pesticides on different facets of earthworm biology and emphasizes the necessity of sustainable pest management strategies to maintain the productivity and adaptability of ecosystems by enhancing our understanding of the complex interactions that occur between soil organisms, like earthworms, and foreign chemicals, or xenobiotics, like pesticides.
Effectiveness of pre-emergence herbicides on weed population and yield of boro rice (cv. BRRI dhan58) under different dose
Authors: Hossain Md. Zobayer , Ahmed Md. Towkir , Sarker Uttam Kumer , Rahman Mohammad Shamiur , Hossain Md. Delwar , Uddin Md. Romij
Published: December 2024

Weed management is crucial for optimal crop performance in rice cultivation. In this respect, an experiment was conducted at the Agronomy Field Laboratory (AFL), Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh, from December 2019 to May 2020 and aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of various herbicide treatments on weed management and crop performance in rice cultivation, focusing on the variety BRRI dhan58. The study included a control group and various herbicide treatments: half the recommended dose (RD), RD, and a double dose of pendimethalin, bensulfuron methyl + acetachlor, bensulfuron methyl + bispyribac sodium, pretilachlor, and butachlor. Eleven weed species from six families infested the plots. The results showed that double doses of pre-emergence herbicides resulted in lower weed populations (WP) (m-²), reduced weed dry weight (DW) (gm-2), and higher weed control efficiency (WCE %). The highest weed control efficiencies at 30 DAT were 94.58% for Bensulfuron methyl + Acetachlor and 94.38% for Pretilachlor. The double dose of Bensulfuron methyl + Acetachlor achieved the lowest WP and DW and the highest WCE. Crop performance improved significantly with the double dose of Bensulfuron methyl + Acetachlor, resulting in the highest PH, a more significant number of effective tillers (NET) hill-1, 1000-grain weight (TGW), grain yield (GY), straw yield (SY), biological yield (SY), and harvest index (HI). The second-highest GY was observed with the double dose of Bensulfuron methyl + Bispyribac sodium. The study concluded that the double dose of Bensulfuron methyl + Acetachlor was the most effective weed management strategy, leading to the highest grain yield in boro rice. These findings highlight that using a double dose of Bensulfuron methyl + Acetachlor not only offers superior weed control but also maximizes grain yield, making it the most effective weed management strategy for boro rice cultivation and a practical recommendation for farmers seeking to optimize productivity through targeted herbicide application.
Probiotics in aquaculture: A pathway to safer and healthier fish farming
Authors: Islam Rakibul , Mithun Mahmudul Hasan
Published: December 2024

Aquaculture benefits greatly from probiotic bacteria, which are also very helpful in preventing a number of infectious diseases. They can be use in place of antibiotics and antimicrobials. Fish that take probiotics have stronger immune systems and grow faster. They aid in the elimination of heavy metals in addition to fostering fish development. Although probiotics can be extracted from a variety of sources, the fish's own stomach is the best source for probiotics. The source of putative probiotics is the same as that of the organism ingesting them. Potential probiotics can flourish in the fish gastrointestinal tract since they are already acclimated to the conditions of the fish gut. Numerous bacteria have been used as probiotics in various experiments, primarily as a feed supplement at varying concentrations. Fish treated with probiotic bacteria have shown positive effects such as improved growth with lower production costs, improved reproductive performances, improved immunology, and disease resistance. When utilized in place of commercial antibiotics and antimicrobials, which can lead to resistance against bacterial species when overused, probiotics can be advantageous for fish farmers. In this paper, aquaculture probiotics, their types, work of mechanism and their uses have been discussed for sustainable aquaculture productivity.
Study on the effect of drought and waterlogging conditions on yield and growth of three local varieties of eggplant (Solanum melongena L.)
Authors: Zohura Fatema Tuj , Naher Nazmun , Sultana Tania , Rao T. V. V. L. N.
Published: December 2024

Climate change causes substantial abiotic pressures like drought and waterlogging to reduce eggplant production every year in Bangladesh. Hence, this study aims to investigate the influence of the abiotic stresses on the yield and growth of three local varieties of eggplants including BARI Begun-5, BARI Begun-7 and Purple king in Bangladesh. Also the study aims to find out the proper eggplant variety for the southern and norther parts of Bangladesh. The experiments were carried out using a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications followed by statistical analysis using Statistix 10 software. In comparison to drought and waterlogging conditions, purple king was observed to exhibit larger plant height of 36.5 cm, SPAD value of 57.4, and fruit yield of 1.5 kg/pot when applying a control condition. The results showed that both the waterlogging and drought conditions influenced significantly and reduced the growth and yield of the eggplants. Between them, the waterlogged conditions affected the outputs more. It is worth noting that the BARI Begun-5 was affected by the treatments more than the BARI Begun-7 and Purple king. This study suggests that the purple king variety should be the suitable variety for the southern and norther parts of Bangladesh.
Influence of sowing dates and weeding regimes on growth attributes and maize dry fodder yield
Authors: Paul Swapan Kumar , Haque Md. Rejaul , Kabiraj Md. Sojib , Sarkar Shubroto Kumar , Sarkar Md. Abdur Rahman , Rashid Md. Harun
Published: December 2024

Effective agricultural practices are pivotal for ensuring optimal crop yields and sustainable farming. Two critical factors that significantly influence crop productivity are the date of planting and the weeding regime. An experiment was carried out to investigate how the timing of planting and the frequency of weeding impact the growth characteristics and fodder yield of maize. The study involved three planting dates viz. 15 November (D1), 15 December (D2) and 14 January (D3) along with five different weeding regimes viz. no weeding (W0), two hand weedings at 15 and 30 days after sowing (DAS) (W1), pre-emergence herbicide (pendimethalin) + one hand weeding at 30 DAS (W2), post-emergence herbicide (pyrazosulfuran-ethyl) + one hand weeding at 30 DAS (W3), and pre-emergence herbicide (pendimethalin) + post-emergence (pyrazosulfuran-ethyl) herbicide (W4). The growth characteristics and the amount of dry fodder produced were notably affected by the timing of planting, the method of weeding and how these factors interacted. At harvest, the tallest plant (138.48 cm) and total dry matter production plant-1 (37.32 g) were recorded in the plants sown on 15 November with the application of pre-emergence herbicide (pendimethalin) + one hand weeding at 30 DAS. The maximum number of leaves plant-1 (13.33) and leaf chlorophyll content (116.60) were obtained from15 November with the application of pre-emergence herbicide (pendimethalin) + post-emergence (pyrazosulfuran-ethyl) herbicide and 14 January with the application of pre-emergence herbicide (pendimethalin) + one hand weeding at 30 DAS. The highest dry fodder yield (4.14 t ha-1) was achieved with maize planted on 15 November and treated with pre-emergence herbicide (pendimethalin) + one hand weeding at 30 days after sowing. Based on the study, it can be concluded that planting on November 15 using a pre-emergence + one hand weeding 30 days after sowing may result in the tallest plants, maximum total dry matter production and the maximum dry fodder yield of maize.
Urban heat island relation with land use land cover change in Hetauda sub-metropolitan city of Nepal
Authors: Singh Bikram , Paudel Gyatri , Thapa Amrit , Joshi Hem Chandra , Maharjan Menuka
Published: December 2024

Urban areas are expanding globally at the expense of natural productive land which affects the quality of life of urban residents. Hetauda sub-metropolitan city of Nepal has been undergoing rapid urban growth for the last few decades causing local climatic effects such as land surface temperature (LST) variation. Thus, exploring spatio-temporal changes in land use, land cover (LULC), and urban heat island (UHI) analysis could be an effective means of exposing local environmental issues caused by anthropogenic activities. Development in thermal Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) has enabled the monitoring of spatial LST, UHI, and its correlation to LULC. We used Landsat 8 OLI/TIRS satellite data and a supervised classification algorithm for land use land classification for the years 1995, 2008, and 2018 in Arc map software. The spatial pattern of LST was obtained through mathematical calculation of the thermal band of Landsat images. Correlation analysis was applied to explore the relationship between LST, LULC types, and LUCL indices. The LST was higher for urban/built-up and cultivated land use types. There was approximately 4°C mean LST variation for all three years of study.  The regression analysis showed a positive correlation of urban/built-up with the Normal Difference Built-Up Index (NDBI) however a negative correlation with the Normal Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) which implies that green structure weakens the UHI effects while urban/built-up areas strengthen the UHI. Overall, the study can be useful for urban planners in sustainable urban planning and management as well as to raise public awareness of climate change and the warming effect.
Technology-enhanced learning influence on chemical literacy: A systematic review
Authors: Ardyansyah Ananta , Rahayu Sri
Published: December 2024

Chemical literacy is essential to address socio-scientific issues arising today. Technology plays a key role in increasing students’ chemical literacy. Understanding how technology improves chemical literacy can help teachers choose appropriate learning tools and strategies. A systematic review with PRISMA guidelines was conducted to map the technology widely used in current chemistry learning and know-how technology influences the development of chemical literacy based on the PISA framework. A total of 15 articles were identified as meeting the review criteria. The results show that based on the literature review, E-modules are the most commonly used technology to improve chemical literacy. Technologies such as augmented reality, Canva, e-modules, mobile apps, and websites are important for the ability to “explain phenomena scientifically”. Adobe Flash Interactive Media and Virtual Laboratories are particularly effective for “constructing and evaluating designs for scientific investigation and critical interpretation of scientific data and evidence.” Finally, search engine technology has a significant impact on the ability to “research, evaluate, and use scientific information for decision-making and action”.
THE VALUE SYSTEM OF GENERATION Z AND ITS RELATION TO THE LOCUS OF CONTROL
Authors:   Federal Scientific Center for Psychological and Interdisciplinary Research, Baskaeva Oksana V.
Published: December 2024

Generation Z is going through a period of the formation, socialization and mastering professional skills. In that regard, it is relevant to study the
personal characteristics of centenarians. The aim of the study is to analyze the
hierarchical structure of the value-motivational sphere of generation Z and the
relationship between individual values and locus of control. The sample included
centennial students of Moscow universities who were asked to fill out the online
Schwartz Portrait Questionnaire, adapted for the Russian sample and the Subjective Control Level questionnaire. Statistical data processing was carried out
using the Kolmogorov–Smirnov criterion, Student’s t-test and Mann–Whitney
criterion, Pearson and Spearman correlations were calculated to analyze interrelations. The hierarchical structure of value preferences of young men and
women is different. For centennials of both sexes, altruistic values are of the
greatest importance, dominating over individualism, conservatism and passive
sociality (strict adherence to rules and standards, requiring protection by the
state); but conservatism and passive sociality of girls occupy higher positions in
the hierarchy of value preferences than those of boys. Significant differences in
the assessments of value priorities between the sexes are found when it comes to
sensual pleasures and having fun, and when considering the enlarged category
of values derived from the needs for sensual pleasures, and for independence and
variety. The interrelations between values and the locus of control in young men
and women are formed by a different set of internality indicators and, in the overwhelming majority, by different values. In young men, internality in the area of
achievements is interconnected with Achievement and Self-Enhancement, internality in relation to health – with Conformity and Hedonism. In girls, internality in the area of achievements is interconnected with Conformity, Tradition and
Conservation, internality in relation to health – with Benevolence, internality in
interpersonal relationships – with Universalism
RUSSIAN-LANGUAGE ADAPTATION OF THE HK-LS HEALTH LITERACY SCALE FOR PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Nelyubina Anna S. , Razlutsky Arseniy A. ,   Russian State University for the Humanities, Tkhostov Aleksandr Sh. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Nebieridze David V. ,   National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Akhmejanov Nadir M. ,   National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Published: December 2024

The article deals with the Russian-language adaptation of the
medical literacy scale (HK-LS), created for patients suffering from arterial hypertension. The scale contains 22 statements. Russian translation of the
methodology was carried out by two independent researchers and has a reverse
translation from Russian into English. The Russian-speaking sample consisted
of 233 NMIC patients of therapy and preventive medicine of the Ministry of
Health of the Russian Federation suffering from complicated arterial hypertension and undergoing planned inpatient treatment in order to select therapy.
The scale showed high consistency (according to the Cronbach’s alpha criterion), corresponding in level to other foreign-language approbations of the
methodology on similar samples, but inferior to the English-language version
of the methodology from which it was translated. Using the scale, it is possible
to assess the general indicator of the patient’s medical literacy and individual
indicators, such as: the ability to understand the essence of their disease, the
need for treatment, what behavior can cause complications, knowledge of the
lifestyle and diet recommended by the doctor. The data obtained using the
HK-LS scale can be used to correct the patient’s illness representations and
treatment by a doctor or psychologist within the framework of psychological
education. The article provides methodological recommendations on the use of
the scale in clinical practice.
AGE SPECIFICS OF IMPLICIT UNDERSTANDING OF SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING AND UNCERTAINTY SITUATION
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Dekhtyarenko Anastasiya A. , Shlyagina Elena I. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University
Published: December 2024

The article deals with the study of the implicit emotional and
semantic content of the subjective well-being (SWB) and the uncertainty
phenomena, revealed by the projective technique “incomplete sentences” and
qualitative content analysis of those results, as well as analyzing the differences
in understanding of the phenomena depending on the quantitative expression
of each of them, as measured using survey methods. The research was conducted
on a sample of 223 respondents (152 women, 71 men) divided into two groups
according to the age criterion: young people aged 18–35 (N = 115) and adults
aged 36–55 (N = 108). The content analysis revealed the emotional and semantic dominance of subjective well-being (SWB) (the category of conditions)
and uncertainty (subjective discomfort). Significant differences in the understanding of such phenomena in the two groups of respondents were found. As
a result of the comparative analysis in the categories of answers to unfinished
sentences and the quantitative data obtained by the survey methods, it was
revealed that respondents with a low SWB level more often describe it in terms
of material prosperity and job availability, respondents with low intolerance
of uncertainty more often describe uncertainty as a difficulty of choice. Young
people with high intolerance of uncertainty are more likely to describe SWB as fulfillment of their basic needs, while those with low intolerance of uncertainty
are more likely to describe SWB in terms of states. Representatives of the adult
group with a high SWB level more often define uncertainty as instability. The
obtained results made it possible to determine the perception specifics and personal meaning for each phenomenon among respondents of different age groups
and with different expression of SWB, tolerance/intolerance of uncertainty.
The use of both qualitative and quantitative methods of processing the results
in the study of projective and survey techniques provided a more comprehensive understanding of the researched phenomena in the two age groups
THE FUNCTIONING OF CLICHÉS IN IRONIC DISCOURSE
Authors:   Voronezh State University, Shilikhina Ksenia M.
Published: December 2024

The article analyzes one of the social functions of clichés in
discourse – the expression of irony. It is generally believed that clichés
do not convey new information and, consequently, worsen the quality of
communication. However, the use of clichés to create irony is an example
of the creative use of various “ready-made” patterns to express an implicit
negative evaluation and mark social relationships between the speaker and the
addressee. Etiquette phrases, rhetorical questions, proverbs and sayings, memes
and idioms with initial positive evaluative meaning can be used to express
irony. Being easily recognizable, from a cognitive point of view, clichés are one
of the most convenient ways to create irony, since it guarantees recognition of
the speaker’s intention by the addressee as irony emerges as a result of “sign
substitution”, i.e. a positive evaluation is changed to a negative one. Irony is
“read” by the addressee if the semantic coherence of the utterance is violated or
the speaker’s fake-playful behavior is obvious. Provided that clichés are often
used to implicitly express a critical attitude, they can become conventional
ways of expressing irony in discourse, and in such a case the possibility of
ironic use should be mentioned by dictionaries of discursive formulas, etiquette
tools, etc.
THE СONCEPT “OTVRASHСHENIE” (DISGUST) I . GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND STIMULI OF DISGUST
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Kreydlin Grigory E.
Published: December 2024

The work discusses the general characteristics of the concept
“otvrashchenie” and considers some Russian verbal and nonverbal sign means
that cater for the concept. Of all the various emotions, “disgust” is distinguished
by a number of features, which include: (1) a deep biological basis, by which I
mean a large number of diverse, even for a single culture, verbal and nonverbal
(that is purely physiological, bodily) manifestations of disgust in a human being;
(2) the relative stability of body manifestations of disgust in space, time and
culture. I have in mind a relatively small spatial, temporal and cultural dispersion
of such manifestations across the relevant areas; (3) diverse in content and close
in form connection of bodily and linguistic manifestations of emotion, which
is found, in particular, in the close correlations of body language units with
linguistic units related to the mental and psychological spheres of a person;
(4) the high significance of cultural, cognitive and social aspects of disgust.
The main attention is paid to various objects, people and situations, which
are called disgust stimuli. Different types of stimulus objects are identified and
characterized: products of animal and plant origin, human and animal waste,
human deformities, some artifacts. At the end of the article, the two laws are
formulated, which are known in anthropology and ethnography under the
names the law of similarity and the law of infection (contagiousness), which
operate in the space of different stimuli of disgust.
SOME ASPECTS OF THE PREPARATION AND DEFENSE OF DISSERTATIONS (HISTORICAL AND LEGAL ANALYSIS)
Authors: Medushevskaya Natal'ya
Published: December 2024

The article analyzes the process of formation of university education, which began in Europe in the XII century in connection with the growth of cities, the development of workshop production and trade and industrial relations. It is noted that universities were created as free corporations, they paid great attention to the teaching of legal sciences. Simultaneously with the formation of universities, a system of defending dissertations for academic degrees is being formed. In Russia the process of formation of university education began later – in the XVIII century. Scientists who were awarded academic degrees, in accordance with the Table of Ranks, had the right to hold certain positions. The process of awarding academic degrees was under state control, which was reflected in decrees, government regulations and university charters. In Imperial Russia, dissertations on legal sciences represented deep scientific research, which has not lost its significance to this day.
MEMORY, NOSTALGIA AND EXILIC IDENTITY IN BEHROUZ BOOCHANI’S NO FRIEND BUT THE MOUNTAINS
Authors: Qazi Khursheed Ahmad , Hussain Adil , Akhtar Azra
Published: December 2024

Behrouz Boochani’s No Friend But the Mountains: Writing from Manus Prison (2018) exemplifies the resilience of memory and nostalgia in the face of systemic oppression. Written under extreme duress and mediated through digital communication, the text serves as both an act of survival and a cry of resistance. This paper explores the interplay of memory, nostalgia and digital media in Boochani’s narrative, focusing on how these elements subvert censorship, preserve cultural identity, and challenge dehumanisation. Memory operates as a vital means of reconstructing identity, resisting erasure and preserving the collective experiences of Kurdish culture. Boochani’s fragmented recollections reflect the trauma of exile while simultaneously asserting his humanity against the mechanised cruelty of Manus Prison. Nostalgia, often tied to his homeland and traditions, becomes a double-edged sword—offering solace whilst exposing the profound loss of displacement. Drawing on Svetlana Boym’s concept of reflective nostalgia, the analysis examines how Boochani critiques both his current plight and the broader conditions of statelessness. Boochani’s use of WhatsApp to compose and transmit the text highlights the potential of technology to amplify marginalised voices and document resistance in real-time. The fragmented structure of the narrative mirrors its digital genesis, challenging conventional literary forms whilst underscoring the urgency of Boochani’s message. No Friend But the Mountains is seen as a profound literary intervention, intertwining memory, nostalgia and digital resistance to confront the violence of displacement and detention.
STAGING HERITAGE: UNVEILING THE SOCIO-POLITICAL ROLE OF FOLK ARTS IN INDIA
Authors: Deleep D L
Published: December 2024

Theatre serves as a potent medium for conveying ideas and providing entertainment through creative experiences. India boasts a long and rich theatrical tradition, with its origins deeply intertwined with ancient rituals. The foundational text of Indian theatre, Bharata's Natya Shastra, attributes a divine genesis to this art form, linking it to the natyaveda. Initially, Indian theatre emerged as a narrative art form that integrated recitation, singing, and dancing as essential components. Over time, it has assimilated various forms of literature and fine arts into its physical presentations. Indian theatre can be categorized into three distinct phases. The second phase was characterized by oral traditions, during which folk theatre flourished across different regions and languages. This vibrant folk theatre emerged forcefully, reflecting the diverse cultural narratives and practices inherent in various Indian communities.
POTTERYSCAPING BRUCE ONOBRAKPEYA’S FEMININE PLASTOGRAPH
Authors: T. E. Akinde , O. B. Ayodele , O. O. Abokede , A. S. Eyinade
Published: December 2024

This study is on Potteryscape1 as exemplified in selected Bruce Onobrakpeya’s feminine plastographs. Bruce, an artist cum nonagenarian from Urhobo extraction of Nigeria, born in the early 1930s and trained in the late 1950s through to early 1960s. He is, to say the least, an eclectic experimentalist, exponential arbiter and living legend. Bruce is noted for his incredible vigour for breaking new ground, significantly plastograph. He is arguably, the most celebrated and decorated Nigerian modernist artist with over sixty years practicing exposition. Much as scholarships were on his art; apparent however, is dearth of discourse on his feminine plastograph and their Potterscapingness2. As such, this study attempts Potteryscaping3 Onobrakpeya’s artistry, particularly his feminine plastographs. Theoretical and methodical approaches were adopted; sourcing literary and artistic samples from books and the web through the internet of things (IoT), which were corroborated with personal communication. A total of five (5) plastographic pieces were shortlisted and subjected to potteryscaping extrapolation. They are Emete Ayuvbi, Emete Igboro Rain and cry at Otorogba, Adumadan, and Emuobonuvie, executed between 1972 and 1976. Finding revealed Potteryscapingness of the pieces as exemplified in the body accessory elements like beads, ivory and brass. It further attest women resilience, tenacity, empathy and tranquility. The study consequently, advocates adoption and promotion of Potteryscape as a genre in Visual arts, significantly by artists, scholars and art lovers in line with article five (5) and nine (9) of the Sustainable Development Goals.
A TIME SERIES ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ ENROLMENT IN PAINTING IN LAUTECH ART SCHOOL, OGBOMOSO, NIGERIA
Authors: ABOKEDE Olugbenga Oladeji
Published: December 2024

A superior evaluation of students’ enrolment growth in painting in Lautech Art School needs a methodological approach that most research effort lack. Hence, this study generated Mathematical model to assess the trend, direction and students’ enrolment in painting with the effluxion of year. It also examined the influence of year factor in enrolment and correlation between enrolment in painting and other specialisation areas. Secondary data were sourced from students’ enrolment record in the office of the head of the department from 2003/2004 to 2023/2024 sessions. The analytical techniques employed to assess temporal variation in enrolment were exponential smoothing technique with a smoothing constant of 0.3 and the least square trend analytical technique was used for analysis. Regression and correlation coefficients represented by “b” and “r” respectively were used to examine the changing rate of the students’ enrolment in the period of years under investigation. The least square model generated is given with the equation y= 5.147 + 0.224 x, which implies that a unit increase in year, would bring about 0.224 unit increase in the case of students enrolment. Further analysis showed that enrolment exhibited a rising trend with the effluxion of year. The weak positive values (b = +0.224; r = +0.333) associated with enrolment status confirmed the positive lapse rate and direct relationships. The coefficient of determination (r2) in this case is 0.111 which implies that 11.11% of variations in the level of enrolment were influenced by (year factor) changes in year and 88.89% were explained by other factors. There was positive correlation (r= 0.353) between students’ enrolment in painting and enrolment in other specialisation areas in LAUTECH Art School. The study concluded that the growing rate of aggregated enrolment in other areas of specialisation is a bit faster than enrolment in painting.
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CONSUMER BUYING PREFERENCE: TRADITIONAL MENU CARD VS. SMART MENU CARD
Authors: Surekha Shetty , Ali Shaukat
Published: December 2024

In the rapidly changing restaurant industry, smart menu cards are reshaping consumer buying preferences. This study investigates the differences between traditional and smart menu cards and their impact on customer choices in restaurants. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research examines data from a diverse group of diners who have used both types of menus. The results indicate that while traditional menus are valued for their sentimental and familiar aspects, smart menus are favored for their convenience, efficiency, and ability to provide a personalized dining experience. The study also explores how these preferences affect restaurant management and marketing strategies, emphasizing the potential of smart menus to enhance customer engagement and optimize operations. The paper concludes with suggestions for restaurateurs on how to transition to digital menus while preserving the traditional dining experience.
Formulation components influence on the structural and mechanical characteristics of the minced meat system
Authors: Boitsova Tatyana M. , Dementieva Natalia V.
Published: December 2024

The main requirement for washed minced fish is the ability to form a structure, but the technochemical and especially organoleptic properties of such minced meat require adjustment and improvement. The purpose of the research is to develop recipes for a basic structured product and study additional ingredients that contribute to the creation of products with a balanced amino acid composition. In the basic product, the norms for adding chicken eggs, starch, and fat components that do not reduce the moisture-holding capacity, ultimate shear stress, gel strength and en sure the preservation of the structure-forming ability of the product have been experimentally established. It is recommended to add starch in an amount of no more than 5%, eggs 2–3%, as well as the combined use of vegetable oil and lard in a ratio of 3 and 7%, respectively. Corrective additives have been proposed to obtain a product with a complete amino acid composition and acceptable organoleptic characteristics. In these additives, the indicators of the biological value of protein and the balance of the amino acid composition have been studied using the method of N.N. Calculation of the utility coefficients of individual amino acids showed that in all products they are less than one. The digestibility is close to 90%, the lowest is for chum salmon and pink salmon mince – 79.32%, the highest is for chicken eggs – 91.64%. All selected products are recommended for use to adjust the balance of the amino acid com position by creating two-component product compositions of the "shell – filling" or "sandwich" type..
Fermented pumpkin puree effect on the activity of fermented milk products probiotic microflora and organoleptic indicators
Authors: Abbazova Venera N. , Shkolnikova Marina N. , Karkh Dmitrii A.
Published: December 2024

The issues of providing the population with high-quality food products with functional properties are given special attention not only by the state, but also by food industry enterprises. Of particular importance is the preservation of fermented milk product technologies, modernization of existing ones and creation of innovative food technologies for their production. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of fermented pumpkin puree on the activity of probiotic microflora using the example of the complex of probiotic microorganisms "Evitalia" and the formation of organoleptic properties of fermented milk drinks obtained with its use. To conduct the research, samples were produced with the addition of fermented pumpkin puree in a volume of 1 to 5%. It was found that the addition of various concentrations of fermented pumpkin puree to pasteurized milk (fat content 3.2%, protein content 2.9%) inoculated with the probiotic starter culture "Evitalia" promotes an increase in the biomass growth rate by 1.43-3.21 times in the first 12 hours. The authors calculated parameters characterizing the development of the probiotic start er culture. It was found that the specific growth rate of probiotics in the experiment using 5% fermented pumpkin puree increased by 1.8 times, and the generation time decreased by 1.18 hours. Samples of fermented milk drinks were obtained, their organoleptic evaluation was carried out, as a result of which it was found that the addition of 5% fermented pumpkin puree to the fermented milk drink seems optimal for developing a commercial product recipe. The results of the study showed that fermented pumpkin puree can be a promising alternative for the food industry, including the dairy industry, in terms of enriching fermented milk drinks with carotenoids.
Catfish liver microwave dehydration modeling based on its kinetic patterns identification
Authors: Yasnov Andrey S. , Nugmanov Albert H.-H. , Aleksanyan Igor Yu. , Osmolovskiy Pavel D. , Mukhanbetova Ilmira R.
Published: December 2024

Fish liver has unique properties, which opens up opportunities for creating specialized food ingredients. The quality of the dried product largely depends on the conditions of its dehydration. The aim of the study is to simulate micro wave drying of catfish liver under temperature restrictions and to study its kinetic patterns. The object of the study is the liver of the common catfish (Silurus glanis). The key aspect of this study is the adaptation of the mathematical model of heat energy and mass transfer to the conditions of microwave dehydration of a thin layer of catfish liver to determine the temperature distribution and control the process parameters. The article presents the plan and re sults of an experimental series to study catfish liver dehydration, the parameters affecting the drying rate, the curves of microwave drying of catfish liver at a drying layer thickness of 1.5 cm and a radiation frequency of 2.45 GHz. It has been determined the operating parameters for carrying out microwave drying of catfish liver in a thin layer: initial moisture content of the dried raw material (68 ± 2) %; the initial temperature of the raw material to be dried was (10 ± 1) °C; the thickness of the layer to be dried was (1.5 ± 0.1) cm; the area of the surface to be dried must be strictly within the range of the high-frequency electromagnetic radiation field with a frequency of 2450 MHz; the power of microwave radiation was (180 ± 10) W; the final moisture content of the raw material to be dried was (5 ± 1) %; the final temperature of the raw material to be dried was (85 ± 1) °C; the duration of dehydration was (28 ± 1) min. Comparison of the obtained results with the data for similar materials confirms their reliability and the possibility of successful application in engineering practice in the food industry.
Territórios, terreiros e geopolíticas na escuta conexa
Authors: Queiroz Tobias , De Almeida Nobre Pires Victor
Published: December 2024

Pretendemos com o presente artigo trazer uma discussão preliminar sobre como a dimensão territorial e geopolítica podem ser entendidas e incorporadas nas análises da música ao vivo, a partir da noção de escuta conexa. Para tanto, propomos uma breve análise da trajetória do festival Afropunk Bahia 2022 para repensar algumas perspectivas do entendimento do território na música. Interessa-nos pensar como esta festividade parece evocar uma dimensão racializada, buscando compreender como o território pode ser atrelado aos modos de se consumir, escutar e viver o evento Afropunk Bahia.
Abrindo caminhos: as percepções de uma equipe de design sobre o uso de práticas projetuais abertas
Authors: Benedet Lara Souza , Gonçalves Berenice Santos , Cunha Cristiano José Castro de Almeida , Da Silva Solange Maria
Published: December 2024

Este artigo objetivou compreender quais são as percepções de uma equipe de design sobre o uso de práticas projetuais abertas. Para tal, após uma breve revisão sobre o design aberto e as práticas projetuais abertas, foram realizadas entrevistas com integrantes da equipe de design de um projeto de extensão voltado à produção de recursos educacionais abertos no âmbito da formação profissional e tecnológica. São abordadas a dinâmica de projeto e as práticas abertas adotadas, de forma a explicitar o contexto em que os entrevistados estão inseridos, e consequentemente, alguns dos seus conhecimentos prévios sobre a temática. Os resultados mostram que os designers vêem diversas potencialidades nas práticas projetuais abertas, contudo também encontram algumas limitações, como a dificuldade na busca por imagens com licença aberta e o desconhecimento em relação aos softwares abertos, principalmente por conta da falta de informações sobre a temática a seu dispor.
Design de estrutura baseado no origami Miura-ori: desempenho e aplicabilidade no design de moda
Authors: De Oliveira Jéssica , Paschoarelli Luis Carlos
Published: December 2024

O origami padrão Miura-Ori apresenta-se como uma alternativa estrutural no Design de Moda. Entretanto, algumas propriedades dos tecidos (composição) e processo (tempo de prensagem/cozimento) podem influenciar seu desempenho e aplicabilidade. O objetivo do presente estudo foi verificar o desempenho e aplicabilidade do origami padrão Miura-Ori, para diferentes composições dos tecidos e tempos de prensagem/cozimento. Para o experimento foram analisadas amostras obtidas por “molde sanduíche”, com tecidos 100% Algodão, 100% Poliéster e 97-3% Poliéster-Elastano, as quais foram submetidas a três diferentes tempos de prensagem/ cozimento (30, 60 e 90 segundos), em temperatura média de 150°C. Após testes de tração (sair da posição natural) e compressão (voltar à posição natural), os quais verificaram a memória de forma, as amostras com poliester apresentaram melhor desempenho, exigindo menor tempo de prensagem/ cozimento. Seu emprego em um protótipo contribuiu para perceber o comportamento do origami Miura-ori, demonstrando sua aplicabilidade no Design de Moda.
Design e Música: criando uma ponte audiovisual entre a Geração Z e o legado de Raul Seixas
Authors: Pereira Melo Camila , Fernandes Fabiane
Published: December 2024

A música e o design possuem a habilidade de transmitir mensagens por meio de experiências estéticas. Quando combinados, dão origem ao design audiovisual, amplamente presente na indústria musical e dedicado a criar narrativas impactantes com elementos gráficos. A animação, uma das formas de design audiovisual, dá vida a imagens estáticas e levanta uma questão relevante: por que a geração Z demonstra pouco interesse pela música brasileira de décadas passadas? Para investigar essa relação, desenvolvemos uma animação baseada em uma música de Raul Seixas, utilizando a metodologia de produção de animação de Winder e Dowlatabadi (2011), adaptada com ferramentas de design. Paralelamente, aplicamos um questionário para coletar dados sobre o consumo de mídias sociais, música e a percepção da animação. Os resultados ajudaram a estabelecer conexões entre o consumo de música e audiovisuais e a percepção da animação em diferentes faixas etárias. Este artigo explora a sinergia entre som e imagem para despertar o interesse da geração Z pela riqueza da música brasileira do passado.
Identidade, Poder e Propriedade: uma análise de fachadas patrocinadas por meio da semiótica da cultura
Authors: Feitosa Mateus Francisco , Maranhão Ana Carolina Kalume , Duarte Pedro Davi Russi
Published: December 2024

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo empreender uma análise sobre fachadas patrocinadas no eixo Goiânia-Alexânia por meio da semiótica da cultura em um viés decolonial, do grupo modernidade/colonialidade. A partir do princípio de que estas fachadas estão inseridas na construção visual da cultura pelo design. Para tanto utilizou-se a semiótica da cultura como método de análise e elemento de ligação entre cultura, colonialismo e modernidade. Os resultados encontrados demonstram uma visão eurocentrista baseada nas relações de poder entre patrocinadora e patrocinado, refletida em grande parte das fachadas encontradas nas cidades pesquisadas.