bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Selected treatments and active ingredients influencing collagen synthesis
Authors:   Wydział Nauk o Zdrowiu, Uniwersytet Opolski, Derefinka Aleksandra
Published: December 2023

Collagen makes up 30% of all proteins in the body. There are 28 types of this protein discovered and types I and III are the most important for cosmetology. The entire process of collagen formation is a complex series of steps, beginning with transcription and culminating in enzyme reactions that determine the type, structure, and function of collagen. The decrease of collagen synthesis by the body occurs with advancing age, manifesting as skin dryness and the formation of wrinkles. This study aimed to present selected treatments affecting collagen synthesis, including needlefree and micro-needle radiofrequency, chemical peels, needle and micro-needle mesotherapy, platelet-rich plasma, and massages. Active ingredients such as retinol, vitamin C, or phytoestrogens are also effective against the signs of aging. There is no single treatment that specifically promotes the production of collagen. Optimal outcomes are achieved by employing combination therapies and implementing suitable home care regimens that are founded on active ingredients.
Inorganic nanoparticles and their applications in cosmetology
Authors:   Silesian College of Medicine in Katowice, Szer Julia , Balwierz Radosław ,   Institute of Chemistry, University of Opole, Rost-Roszkowska Magdalena ,   Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection, University of Silesia
Published: December 2023

Nanotechnology is a rapidly growing field of knowledge that finds application in many areas of everyday life – from cosmetology, medicine, the food industry, and environmental protection. This study aimed to present inorganic nanoparticles, as well as nanotechnology itself, with a limitation to its cosmetic applications and a focus on the safety aspect. Despite the vast potential and wide range of prospectiveuses, nanotechnology still raises numerous concerns regarding its application. One of the issues is the insufficient investigation of the enduring impacts of nanoparticles on the human body. However, nanoparticles are commonly found in the environment and their usage is expanding.
Use of azeloglicyne in care of capillary skin and rosacea
Authors:   Śląska Wyższa Szkoła Medyczna w Katowicach, Kulasińska Julia , Faruga-Lewicka Wioleta ,   Śląska Wyższa Szkoła Medyczna w Katowicach,   Zakład Technologii i Oceny Jakości Żywności, Śląski Uniwersytet Medyczny
Published: December 2023

Rosacea and capillary skin are skin conditions with an increasing prevalence. They are characterized by the presence of erythema, and telangiectasias, and accompanied by a burning, pinching, and stinging sensation. This study aimed to present the effect of azeloglycine in the care of capillary skin and rosacea. Azeloglycine is a chemical compound formed in a reaction of azelaic acid chloride with two molecules of glycine. Its application in cosmetology has become increasingly popular because of its numerous properties.
A Comparative Study on Political Trust in Transition Countries
Authors: Choi Changyong , Woo Hyeyoung
Published: December 2023

This paper investigates the origin of political trust in post-communist Central European and Soviet Union countries. By comparing two competing theories that explain political trust, institutionalism, and socialization theory, the paper tried to explore which theory shows a higher explanatory power in the transitional context. The research employs ordinary least squares (OLS) methodology, using country and time as dummies to control for unobserved heterogeneity. The main independent variable is constructed based on the ‘cohort effect,’ representing years of experience of communist rule. The study explores the role of socialization, institutionalism, and labor market experiences as determinants of political trust. Findings indicate that socialization under communism resisted democracy and market economy adoption, but economic and political situations played a more significant role in shaping political trust. Additionally, being employed in the state sector or self-employed during the transition period positively influenced political trust levels. This research sheds light on the intricate factors influencing political trust in the aftermath of significant institutional transformations in post-communist countries.
Development of an Achievement Test for the “Seasons and Climate” Unit of the Eighth Grade Science Course in Secondary School
Authors: Yurtyapan Emine , Çirkinoğlu Şekercioğlu Ayşe Gül
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı, ortaokul sekizinci sınıf öğrencilerinin fen bilimleri dersi “Mevsimler ve İklim” ünitesindeki başarılarını ölçmek için geçerli ve güvenilir bir başarı testi geliştirmektir. Araştırma tarama modeli ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışma grubunu 2020-2021 eğitim-öğretim yılında Türkiye'nin çeşitli şehirlerinde öğrenim gören 298 sekizinci sınıf öğrencisi oluşturmaktadır. Hazırlanan soruların kapsam geçerliği belirtke tablosu ile incelenmiştir. Ön pilot çalışmasından elde edilen verilerle madde analizleri yapılarak 25 soruluk başarı testi elde edilmiştir. Bu testin pilot çalışmasının ardından testin güvenirlik analizi yapılmış ve KR-20 iç tutarlılık katsayısı 0,88; KR-21 iç tutarlılık katsayısı 0,86 olarak belirlenmiştir. Ek olarak, testin ortalama madde güçlük indeksi 0.61 iken, ortalama ayırt edicilik indeksi 0.50 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Sonuç olarak ortaokul sekizinci sınıf 2018 fen bilimleri öğretim programı “Mevsimler ve İklim” ünitesinin üstbilişsel kazanımları için geçerli ve güvenilir bir başarı testi elde edilmiştir. Bu çalışmada izlenen şekilde, araştırmacılar farklı konular için üstbilişsel kazanımları ölçen çoktan seçmeli başarı testleri geliştirebilirler.
Effect of the Montessori Method Integrated with Collaborative Learning on Early Mathematical Reasoning Skills
Authors: Ön Hallumoğlu Kardelen , Orhan Karsak Hanife Gülhan , Maner Ayşe Fulya
Published: December 2023

Araştırmanın amacı, okul öncesi dönemde işbirlikli öğrenme ile bütünleştirilmiş Montessori Metodu'nun matematiksel muhakeme becerileri üzerindeki etkisini araştırmaktır. Çalışma grubu, deney grubunda 15, kontrol grubunda 15 olmak üzere toplam 30 çocuktan oluşmaktadır. Çalışma, deney grubunda işbirlikli öğrenme etkinlikleriyle bütünleştirilmiş Montessori Yöntemi destekli matematik öğretimi, kontrol grubunda ise MEB Okul Öncesi Öğretim Programı (2013) destekli matematik öğretimi ile yürütülmüştür. Veri toplama aracı olarak “Erken Matematiksel Akıl Yürütme Becerileri Değerlendirme Aracı” kullanılmış, veriler cinsiyet ve akıl yürütme değişkenleri doğrultusunda Mann-Whitney U Testi ile analiz edilmiştir. İşbirlikli öğrenme ile bütünleştirilmiş Montessori Yöntemi ile desteklenmiş Matematik dersi alan deney grubu öğrencileri ile MEB Okul Öncesi Öğretim Programı (2013) destekli Matematik dersi alan kontrol grubu öğrencilerinin performansları karşılaştırıldığında, deney grubu lehine anlamlı bir fark bulunmuştur. grup belirlendi. Ancak deney ve kontrol grubu öğrencilerinin muhakeme becerilerinde cinsiyete göre anlamlı bir farklılık saptanmamıştır.
TARGETED IMMUNOTHERAPY FOR HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA:
A CLINICAL CASE
Authors: Kashakov B. , Akbarova M.
Published: December 2023

Relevance: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common malignant tumor of the liver. HCC is one of the most important problems
of the oncology service of Kazakhstan, as it has a progressive course, late detection, low survival, and unfavorable prognosis.
The study aimed to evaluate the use of targeted immunotherapy in treating hepatocellular carcinoma in a clinical example.
Methods: The paper presents a clinical case of targeted immunotherapy in combination with Atezolizumab 1200 mg + Bevacizumab 800 mg,
once every 3 weeks, in treating HCC in the Regional Oncology Center in Kyzylorda.
Results: The first symptoms of liver damage appeared in 2018, at which time HCC was discovered. Viral hepatitis B was diagnosed in 2016.
MRI OBP from 15.08.20: a picture of the right lobe of the liver in S5 – 9×7×6 cm, in S3 – 3.7 cm, in S7 – 3.0 cm, in S8 – 2.5 cm. During the follow-up
examination (July 2021), the enzyme immunoassay revealed a high angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) level of 450.56 IU/ml; the abdominal CT
scan showed no deterioration. Later, despite the therapy, ACE increased rapidly: 2,595.3 IU/ml (August 2021) and 2,142.25 IU/ml (September 2021),
and the therapy was changed to Regorafenib. ACE continued to rise to 4,405 IU/ml (November 2021) and 18,005 IU/ml (December 2021). A control
abdominal CT scan showed a moderate reduction in the size of the tumor.
Taking into account a steady ACE increase, in February 2022, the patient was recommended therapy with Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab. In
January 2023, the patient has already received 13 courses, and ACE continued to decrease: 1,932 IU/ml (January 2023), 53.38 IU/ml (February
2023), 16.07 IU/ml (March 2023), and the abdominal CT scan showed positive dynamics.
Conclusion: Targeted immunotherapy showed its effectiveness in the described case of inoperable HCC and allowed the patient to continue
living, working, and leading an active lifestyle for more than 18 months.
RECURRENCE OF OVARIAN CANCER:
POSSIBLE CAUSES, EARLY DETECTION
Authors: ZEINEABEDYN A. , KULBAYEVA S. , TAITELI G. , TIN A. , MEKHTEEVA E. , KUDAIKULOVA Zh.
Published: December 2023

Relevance: Early detection of ovarian cancer relapses and their treatment is among the most difficult in practical oncogynecology.
Early diagnosis of ovarian cancer recurrence increases the effectiveness of treatment and gives a more favorable survival prognosis.
The study aimed to show the possible cause of ovarian cancer recurrence and methods for early detection of relapses.
Materials and methods: We systematically analyzed 31 cases of recurrent ovarian cancer treated at the Zhambyl Regional Center
of Oncology and Surgery (Kazakhstan) in 2021-2022. We divided them by age, stage, period of relapse, type of histology, tumor grade,
sites of recurrence, and symptoms of recurrence.
Results: Ovarian cancer is most often detected in the late stages since, in the early stages, the disease is asymptomatic. Patients with
advanced stages showed more relapses and distant metastases. Most ovarian cancer and this disease’s relapses are detected at 50-70
years old. The late stages give more distant and multiple relapses than the early stages and in terms of earlier. Moreover, according to
histology results, mesenchymal tumors are more significant than epithelial and G3.
Conclusion: The recurrence of ovarian cancer is an aggressively occurring disease. Based on the analysis work carried out, more
than 70% of patients with recurrent ovarian cancer were aged 50-70 years, and the recurrence rate was higher at later stages (St III)
or with a low-grade form of the tumor. All patients received platinum-based combination therapy. Targeted therapy (Bevacizumab) was
administered in generalization of the process. More than 20% of all patients are resistant to platinum, whose relapse occurred before six
months; the rest are sensitive to platinum with a later relapse. Based on everything, there is an increase in distant and multiple relapses
in the late stages of ovarian cancer. This indicates the need to introduce screening programs based on cancer markers (CA-125) and
diagnostic instrumental examinations (MRI/CT) to detect ovarian cancer in the early stages. After the treatment, all patients with this
disease should be under active supervision, especially patients with low-grade tumors and in late stages.
PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY FOR CERVICAL CANCER:
A LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Shanazarov N. , Bariyeva G. , Mussin N. , Albayev R. , Kaliyev A. , Iztleuov E. , Smailova S.
Published: December 2023

Relevance: Cervical cancer is a major public health problem worldwide, with human papillomavirus infection playing a vital role as a risk
factor. Photodynamic therapy is a minimally invasive treatment for HPV-related cervical lesions that uses photosensitizers and light to selectively
destroy abnormal cells.
The study aims to comprehensively review the different types of molecules used in PDT to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with
cervical cancer.
Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted for all relevant articles investigating the efficacy and safety of PDT in the treatment of
HPV-associated cervical cancer. PICO scores were determined for the review, and a literature search of the PubMed database was performed. An
examination of the PubMed online database using keyword combinations identified 71 studies conducted between 2013 and 2023 that investigated
using PDT to treat RSM cells.
This article reviews ongoing clinical trials examining the efficacy of PDT in treating low-grade squamous cell intraepithelial neoplasia and
high-grade squamous cell intraepithelial lesions, as well as preclinical approaches using different molecules for PDT in cervical cancer.
Results: Potential molecules for PDT are described, their advantages and disadvantages evaluated, and solutions to improve their compatibility with antitumor treatment are proposed. Our review shows that PDT is a promising therapeutic approach for diagnosing and treating HPV-related
cervical lesions. At the same time, we observe that using different classes of dyes enhances the anticancer effects of PDT.
Conclusion: Fullerene and ALA-PDT are potential leaders for more intensive use in PDT, which will further help reduce the global incidence
and mortality from cervical cancer. However, further studies are needed to evaluate its long-term efficacy and safety.
FMG-Net and W-Net: Multigrid Inspired Deep Learning Architectures For Medical Imaging Segmentation
Authors: Celaya Adrian , Riviere Beatrice , Fuentes David
Published: December 2023

Accurate medical imaging segmentation is critical for precise and effective medical interventions. However, despite the success of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) in medical image segmentation, they still face challenges in handling fine-scale features and variations in image scales. These challenges are particularly evident in complex and challenging segmentation tasks, such as the BraTS multilabel brain tumor segmentation challenge. In this task, accurately segmenting the various tumor sub-components, which vary significantly in size and shape, remains a significant challenge, with even state-of-the-art methods producing substantial errors. Therefore, we propose two architectures, FMG-Net and W-Net, that incorporate the principles of geometric multigrid methods for solving linear systems of equations into CNNs to address these challenges. Our experiments on the BraTS 2020 dataset demonstrate that both FMG-Net and W-Net outperform the widely used U-Net architecture regarding tumor subcomponent segmentation accuracy and training efficiency. These findings highlight the potential of incorporating the principles of multigrid methods into CNNs to improve the accuracy and efficiency of medical imaging segmentation.
Task-Specific or Task-Agnostic? A Statistical Inquiry into BERT for Human Trafficking Risk Prediction
Authors: Rivas Pablo , Arguelles Ana , Yero Jorge , Quevedo Ernesto , Rodriguez Alejandro
Published: December 2023

The pervasive issue of human trafficking has increasingly manifested through digital platforms, particularly in the form of textual online advertisements. Leveraging Natural Language Processing (NLP) for risk assessment in this domain has garnered significant attention. This study presents a comprehensive empirical evaluation of machine learning models fine-tuned for emotion and sentiment analysis tasks, specifically utilizing the BERT-Base Uncased and DistilBERT architectures. These models are rigorously compared against a baseline model, also fine-tuned on the BERT-Base Uncased architecture, for the task of human trafficking risk prediction. Employing robust statistical methodologies, namely the Friedman and Nemenyi tests, we scrutinize the performance metrics of these models. Our findings indicate that while task-specific fine-tuned models exhibit promising results, only the fine-tuned model in the emotion analysis task statistically outperforms the baseline model in the human trafficking risk prediction task. This research not only contributes to the growing body of work in NLP applications for social good but also provides valuable insights for future research directions in the field.
Teaching Teamwork: Online Technical Writing Courses with Engineering Students
Authors: LONGO Bernadette , ONDER-OZDEMIR Neslihan
Published: December 2023

Using a pragmatic approach, this case study aims to incorporate communication skills in team teaching in light of the literature, describes how communication and teamwork principles play out in online third-year technical writing courses with ethnically diverse international students and faculty from engineering and other STEM majors at an institute of technology in the USA (n = 48). The data were collected using weekly assignments for the semester-long course; and student evaluations of course outcomes. The findings showed that because students wrote weekly short analyses and received weekly feedback, they most often improved their writing skills, such as editing their writings according to American English rules, and transferred learning of rhetorical principles from one setting (analyzing other people’s writing) into another setting as they learnt to work as a team of productive writers.
Pengaruh Pemberian Konsentrasi Paclobutrazol dan Dosis Pupuk NPK Terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Tanaman Terong Ungu (Solanum Melongena L.)
Authors: Saraswati Anita Dwi , Sulistyono Agus , Triani Nova
Published: December 2023

Tanaman terong ungu banyak digemari oleh masyarakat karena memiliki kandungan nutrisi yang tinggi. Seiring bertambahnya permintaan pasar, maka ketersediaan buah terong ungu dituntut agar bermutu dan produktivitasnya meningkat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh konsentrasi paclobutrazol dan pupuk NPK terhadap pertumbuhan dan hasil tanaman terong ungu. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Stasiun Agroklimatologi Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur pada bulan Maret 2023 – Juni 2023 dengan menggunakan polybag. Penelitian ini merupakan percobaan faktorial dengan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) yang terdiri dari 2 faktor dan diulang 3 kali. Faktor pertama adalah konsentrasi paclobutrazol (K) yang terdiri dari 4 taraf perlakuan, yaitu 0 ppm (K0), 100 ppm (K1), 150 ppm (K2), dan 200 ppm (K3). Sedangkan, faktor kedua adalah dosis pupuk NPK (D) yang terdiri dari 3 taraf perlakuan, yaitu 30 g/tanaman (D0), 40 g/tanaman (D1), dan 50 g/tanaman (D2). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan kombinasi konsentrasi paclobutrazol 150 ppm + 40 g/tanaman pupuk NPK dapat meningkatkan jumlah buah total per tanaman dan bobot buah total per tanaman.

Kata kunci: Paclobutrazol, Pupuk NPK, Terong Ungu
Non-Traditional Adult Learners After COVID-19: Applying National Standards for Online Teaching in Human Service Education
Authors: Winfield Chaniece , Hughes Kathryn , Huffman Jessica
Published: December 2023

After the COVID-19 pandemic, the field of higher education increased its attention on quality distance learning for traditional and non-traditional adult learners. While the world saw an increase in online education enrollment as a result of the pandemic, non-traditional adult learners have historically relied on this method of education delivery to support their success in the collegiate setting. As the field of human service education supports the offering of distance learning instruction, it is vital for human service educators to consider the National Standards for Quality Online Teaching when educating adult learners. The authors of this article provide an overview of the needs of non-traditional adult learners post COVID-19; and suggest that the National Standards for Quality Online teaching be considered when delivering human service education in CSHSE accredited classrooms to this population.
Mathematical Modeling of the Spread of Sars-Cov-2 at the Onset of Vaccination Against Covid-19 with CoronaVac in Türkiye
Authors: ŞENER Ersin , ŞAHİN ŞENER Ümmü
Published: December 2023

The Sars-CoV-2 virus, first detected in Wuhan, China, became a global crisis that affected the entire world and was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 2020. The most basic protective measure in the fight against pandemics facing humanity is vaccination. From this point of view, data is collected between January 13 and February 11, 2021 by taking the number of daily cases, deaths and recovered patients in Türkiye. During this period, vaccination against Covid-19 with Sinovac's CoronaVac vaccine is started in Türkiye. Mathematical predictive models of the observed values are constructed and compared using polynomial regression (up to the 3rd degree) and nonlinear regression, i.e., curve fitting methods, and SIR (Susceptible-Infected-Removed), which is a system of ordinary differential equations (ODEs). The efficiencies of these prediction models are tested, validated, and the most effective mathematical prediction models are proposed. The values of root mean square error (RMSE) and mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) are used as performance measures to compare the methods. The proposed prediction models are also used for forecasting. The number of new cases occurring each day is predicted using the time-dependent equations of the SIR method, which are solved using the Euler method. It is found that the SIR method is quite successful in predicting the observed values compared to the other methods, but the QR method are given more successful results in predicting the total number of deaths
Reachability and Observability of Fractional Order Descriptor System
Authors: Sehar Rimsha , Dur-e-Sameen
Published: December 2023

This work depends upon the state space models connected with generalized fractional order derivative with an additional multiple of matrix E (square and invertible matrix) in state vector x˙ (t)n×1. We have obtained the solution first and further the reachability and observability of this system using matrix conditions and KALMAN filter
Impact of delaying harvesting dates for sugar beet varieties under recent environmental changes
Authors:   Sugar Crops Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Egypt, El-Geddawy Dalia Ibrahim , Abd Elsalam Karam Abd El-Sadek ,   Sugar Crops Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Egypt, Abd Elateef Ibrahim Abd ElBaki ,   Sugar Crops Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Egypt
Published: December 2023

The present study was conducted at Experimental Sennuris District in Fayoum Governorate, Egypt (latitude of 29024/26//N and longitude of 30052/00//E) to investigate the effect of harvest dates on some sugar beet varieties concerning their yield and quality. Two successive field experiments were carried out in the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022. A randomized complete block split plots were assigned for the four harvesting dates (mid-February, 1st week of March, mid-March and 1st week of April), i.e. at the age of 180, 195, 210 and 225 days after sowing. The sub-plots were occupied by the four sugar beet varieties i.e. (Faraida, Jampol, Fantazja and Melodia). The obtained results revealed that there were significant differences among the four studied harvesting dates concerning root length, diameter and weight as well as root yield in both seasons. The highest values were obtained by delaying the harvesting up to 225 days from sowing. Concerning the quality traits, neither the harvesting date nor the varieties affected sucrose, purity (QZ), sodium, potassium, α-amino N and sugar recovery percentages in both seasons. However, the upper mid-harvesting date i.e. age of 195 days from sowing recorded the lower significant impurities and SLM percentages in the 1st season only.
Study of Microbial changes in tea bags prepared from mango and guava leaves during storage
Authors:   Department of Food Nutrition and Public Health Ethelind College of Home Science, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Science, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India, Verma Kavita , Verma Anisha ,   Department of Food Nutrition and Public Health Ethelind College of Home Science, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Science, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India, Bala Neeru ,   Department of Food Nutrition and Public Health Ethelind College of Home Science, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Science, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
Published: December 2023

The study was undertaken to study the microbial changes in 60 days of storage in tea bags. Tea drinking is an ancient custom with strong cultural roots in many nations. Furthermore, tea consumption has increased globally in recent years. Because germs and mold thrive in humid conditions, improper storage of herbal tea poses a significant health risk to customers. Mango leaves have traditionally been consumed, and using them to make tea has become a popular trend to help cure diabetes and blood vessel issues related to diabetes. The plant's leaves are rich in flavonoids, phenols, terpenoids, tannins, and resins. They also exhibit biocidal, antimicrobial, antidiarrhea, hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activity against periodontal infections, as well as the ability to treat gastric ulcer disease. During various storage periods, the moisture level of the tea bags from the best treatment (T3) ranged between 6.63 and 7.2 percent, the total plate count ranged from 0.9×10^2 cfu/gram to 1.41×10^2 cfu/gram and yeast and mold count range from 0.54×10^2 cfu/gram to 1.02×10^2 cfu/gram during the first 60 days of storage. Longer storage times do, however, also increase the overall plate count and yeast mold count. It was discovered during the storage analysis that the shelf-life was just roughly 60 days.
STUDY ON THE MODIFICATION OF THE OXIDATIVE STATUS OF AN ECHINACEA AUGUSTIFOLIA TEA WHEN USING SWEETENERS
Authors: SĂVESCU Petre
Published: December 2023

Echinacea tea reduces the risk of contamination with respiratory viruses.Echinacea tea comes from the daisy family and offers a sweet and potent floral flavour. This herbal tea may help boost immune health and fend off the common cold. Echinacea helps maintain healthy skin regeneration and reduces the burning sensation in cases of injury.This working paper presents one valuable study regarding the influences that occur during the sweetening task.In this case, maintaining the best balance between the reduced and oxidized forms of enzymatic cofactors - for the specific oxidoreductases - is one of the important aim.The moving of the gravitational centre of redox balance to the oxidized area can be the source for transforming the valuable bio-compounds in toxic unwanted compounds. For this reason, the monitoring of the redox balance in this functional food is mandatory.This paper presents a personal method to determine the best natural or synthetic sweetener that can be used without any problems when sweetening the Echinacea tea from a free contamination area.
THE PERFORMANS OF NEW ROMANIAN ALFALAFA (MEDICAGO SATIVA) GENOTYPES
Authors: SĂLCEANU Călin , PARASCHIVU Mirela , OLARU Aurel Liviu , ROȘCULETE Cătălin Aurelian , GOANȚĂ (SUNĂ) Leontina Monica
Published: December 2023

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa), known as „Queen of the forages” is important for its biomass yield and it is the fourth most widely grown crop in the world behind corn, wheat and soybean. Therefore, alfalfa breeding targets forage yield and quality, as well as tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses. The alfalfa genotypes have been tested in natural conditions to Agricultural and Research Station Caracal in 2020-2021 for assessing their yielding treats. Thus, the biomass yield ranged between 63,5 for F 2909-2 and 72,2 t/ha for F 2910, while dry matter emphasized significant values comparatively with the control (3-11%), only for the genotypes F2907, F2909-1, F2910. The genotypes Ileana and F2910 performed the best in all assessed traits and they are recommended for extended cropping system.
RESEARCH ON THE BEHAVIOR OF THE LONG PEPPER GENOTYPE 'BOGDAN' (CAPSICUM ANNUUM L.) IN SANDY SOIL CONDITIONS AT DĂBULENI RDSPCS
Authors: SFÎRLOAGĂ Sfîrloagă , NANU Ștefan , FRĂTUȚU Felicia , ILINA Maria Diana
Published: December 2023

Among the vegetable species, the long pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is one of the most important crops globally, due to its flavor, high nutritional value, high content of vitamins (C, A, E, B, etc.) as well as an excellent source of natural colorants and antioxidant compounds (Howard et al. 2000). The success of long pepper cultivation is conditioned, to a large extent, by the cultivar used. In this sense, at Dăbuleni Research-Development Station for Plant Culture on Sands, research was carried out in 2023 regarding the variability of the main quantitative characters in the long pepper genotype 'Bogdan'. Fruit weight (g), fruit diameter (cm), pericarp thickness (mm) and shape index were analyzed. The registered biometric data were statistically processed, calculating for each analyzed character the mean (x̄x̄), the standard deviation (s), the coefficient of variability (s%), the range of variability (k = x̄ ± s), frequency of individuals (%).The calculation and analysis of variability showed, on average, over the three years of the study, a medium variability for the characters analyzed (fruit weight s% = 24.35; fruit height s% = 13.06; pericarp thickness s% = 20.97; shape index s% = 15.84). The statistical analysis of the recorded data showed that for the long pepper genotype 'Bogdan', they are uniform in terms of the variability of the main characters, the coefficient of variability having high and medium values for most of the analyzed characters, and it represents a valuable material for the improvement of this species in the conditions of sandy soils from the south of Oltenia.
EVALUATION OF SOME CUCUMBER HYBRIDS (CUCUMIS SATIVUS L.) FOR QUALITY TRAITS
Authors: SOARE Rodica , DINU Maria , BĂBEANU Cristina
Published: December 2023

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) is a species of the Cucurbitaceae family cultivated mainly in protected areas in Romania. Cucumber fruits are sources of nutrients necessary for human health, and awarness of quality attributes can satisfy the demands of consumers who are becoming more informed lately. The aim of the study was to analyze of some quality indices in two hybrids of cucumbers, Amour F1 and Capricorn F1 grown in solar, on a soil mulched with black polyethylene film. The quality analyzes were performed immediately after harvesting, at technological maturity and were focused on: ph, titratable acidity, SSC, reducing sugars, glucose, fructose, ascorbic acid, total phenolics and flavonoids content. The results showed that the hybrid Amour F1 recorded higher values in terms of content in SSC, ascorbic acid and total phenolics and in mulched variants compared to the variantes without mulching.
GENOMICS AS A TOOL FOR IMPROVING DAIRY CATTLE POPULATIONS
Authors: STANOJEVIĆ Dragan , ĐEDOVIĆ Radica Ć , GLIGOVIĆ Nikolija
Published: December 2023

The dairy industry plays a pivotal role in meeting the global demand for high-quality milk and dairy products. To address the ever-increasing need for efficient and productive dairy cattle populations, the integration of genomics has emerged as a transformative tool. Genomic selection, a revolutionary advancement in cattle breeding, has allowed for the identification of superior individuals at an early age based on their genetic potential. Genomic selection has not only accelerated genetic progress but has also minimized generation intervals, leading to more efficient breeding programs. Furthermore, the incorporation of genomic data in selection decisions has increased the accuracy of breeding values, ultimately resulting in the production of dairy cattle with improved milk yield, fertility, and disease resistance. Beyond traditional breeding goals, genomics has also enabled the identification of genetic variants associated with traits that are difficult to measure, such as feed efficiency, heat tolerance, and environmental adaptability. By deciphering the genetic basis of these traits, it is now possible to develop breeding strategies that enhance the resilience of dairy cattle populations in the face of changing environmental conditions. This paper also explores the role of genomics in addressing health and welfare concerns within the dairy industry. Genetic markers associated with susceptibility to diseases and stress-related conditions have been identified, providing opportunities to select for healthier and more resilient animals. Furthermore, genomics has opened avenues for tailoring nutritional strategies to individual cattle based on their genetic predispositions, optimizing feed efficiency and reducing environmental impacts. The utilization of genomic data is not limited to breeding and production. Genomics has facilitated the development of innovative tools for managing dairy cattle populations. Precision management, including genomic-based early disease detection and personalized healthcare, is becoming increasingly viable, enhancing animal welfare and reducing production losses. In conclusion, genomics has revolutionized dairy cattle breeding and management by providing accurate and efficient tools for selecting animals with superior genetic potential, improving production, health, and welfare, and enhancing the overall sustainability of dairy cattle populations. As genomics continues to evolve, the dairy industry stands to benefit from a more precise and sustainable approach to cattle production, ensuring a resilient and productive future for the dairy sector.
THE CONTROL OF WEEDS PRESENT IN THE RAPE CROP FROM NARDI FUNDULEA
Authors: ȘERBAN Mihaela , MĂTURARU Gheorghe , PARTAL Elena , ANTON Florin Gabriel , MARIN Nicoleta
Published: December 2023

This paper present the results obtained at National Agricultural Research and Development Institute Fundulea, during 2020-2022, according to the herbicide treatments: : Galera Super (40 g/l aminopyralid +240 g/l clopyralid+80 g/l picloram), Galera Super (40 g/l aminopyralid +240 g/l clopyralid+80 g/l picloram), Korveto (5g/l halauxifen-metil+ 120g/l clopyralid), postemergently (rape, BBCH 12-13 in autumn) and postemergently (rape, BBCH 33-39 in spring) applied for the weeds controlling from the rape crop. The main objective of this work focused on the study of the selectivity and effectiveness of the application of herbicide treatments to combat the weeds present in the rape crop.The herbicides must be correlated with the infestation degree of weed, the spectrum and dominance of weeds, the time of application, the technical potential for efficacy, the local climatic conditions.
PROPERTIES OF TYPICAL DISTRICAMBOSOL SOIL UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF SURFACE EROSION
Authors: BĂLAN Mihaela
Published: December 2023

This paper presents the evolution of the typical districambosol soil in the vicinity of the Experimental Camp for the Preajba Grassland Culture in Gorj County under the influence of surface erosion. In this respect, 2 soil profiles were comparatively executed as follows: one profile located on the plateau where the slope was 2 to 5%, characterised by the following sequence of horizons Ao-Bv1-Bv2-Bv3 with 30 cm Ao horizon, and the other profile was located halfway down the slope on a slope of 10 to 15%, characterised by the following sequence of Ao-Bv1-Bv2-Bv3 horizons, where slow geological (surface) erosion can be observed which has led over time to the removal of 13 cm of soil from the surface of the Ao horizon, reaching a 17 cm thickness.By analysing the main physical and chemical properties of the soil samples collected from the two soil profiles, it was revealed that the loss of the topsoil layer, by washing away the fertile soil layer year after year, also leads to a gradual worsening of the soil chemical properties. In this respect, the soil quality reports were drawn up and, on the basis of the quality scores, the potential yields that could be achieved under normal conditions by applying appropriate technologies were determined.Thus, it was found that on soil with no risk of erosion, with a slope of 2 to 5%, potential yields are 32.76% higher for wheat, 50.77% higher for maize and sunflower, 50.98% higher for potatoes and 32.76% higher for peas and beans than on soil with a high risk of erosion, with a slope of 10 to 15%, showing the negative influence that slope has on soils and implicitly on yields.
ASSESSMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGES ON THE WINE SECTOR
Authors: TUREK RAHOVEANU Petruța , TUREK RAHOVEANU Magdalena
Published: December 2023

We evaluate the sustainability of the wine sector through bibliometrics at the European level in the last twenty years. This evaluation model is a new one in this sector and offers a bibliometric analysis at the European level where 169 types of research on sustainability in viticulture are analyzed with the help of the VOS viewer software, by linking the keywords, the author, and the titles of the documents.The research aims to contribute to the knowledge of the current state of research by identifying the top clusters created from the coupling of documents. The results show the special perspectives at the level of companies and the involvement in the development of European rural communities. Our findings show that viticulture can bring added value, and the proposals are particularly focused on the development of viticulture-related activities, their diversification, health and environmental protection, and a range of social changes.
THE CHEMICAL QUALITY EVALUATION OF SOME SOILS (CHERNOZEMS and LUVISOLS) FROM DOLJ COUNTY
Authors: MANEA Alexandrina , VRINCEANU Nicoleta , GHERGHINA Alina , PLOPEANU Georgiana , CARABULEA Vera , TĂNASE Veronica
Published: December 2023

Agricultural lands represent 79% of the surface of Dolj county and about 84% are used as arable crops. Depending on the culture system chosen, the physical and chemical quality of the soil can be affected in different ways. The chemical quality of some soils from Dolj county (Chernozems, Luvisols) was evaluated using several indicators (soil reaction, organic matter content, total nitrogen, mobile phosphorus and mobile potassium). On the depth of 0-50 cm, in both soils, 75% of the mobile phosphorus values were very low-low, respectively extremely low-low. Most of the studied Luvisols were characterized by low values of the mobile potassium content (50% in the topsoil and 63% on the 0-50cm depth, respectively). High correlation between PAL and KAL content was found in case of Luvisols (R2=0.908) and low in case of Chernozems (R2=0.300). High correlation in case of Luvisols may be due to the applied fertilizers.The values of the content of organic matter, total nitrogen, mobile phosphorus and mobile potassium were lower in the case of Luvisols compared to Chernozems and in most cases the values of the studied chemical indicators decrease with an increasing depth. According to the analyzed data, these soils have high potential for mineral ang organic fertiliser application.
FERTILIZATION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SEVERAL FIELD CROPS ON A TYPICAL CHERNOZEM FROM VALEA STANCIULUI – DOLJ
Authors: SUSINSKI Mihai , DOBRE Marian , BADESCU Gabriel , SUSINSKI A.
Published: December 2023

There have been made soil analysis with samples taken from 0-20 cm depth from Centrotrans s.r.l. company from Valea Stanciului – Dolj; the surface was split in 23 homogenous plots. The fertilization recommendations have been calculated after actual methodology in Romania, for the following crops: wheat, corn, soybean, oilseed rape and sunflower.
مهارات التفكير الناقد وكشف الذات بوصفها منبئات بالتوافق الزواجي لدى المتزوجات حديثًا بمدينة أبها
Authors: آل عواض أحمد علي عبد الله , المطوع أروى محمد أحمد
Published: December 2023

هدف البحث إلى التّعرُّف على مستوى مهارات التفكير الناقد وكشف الذات والتوافق الزواجي لدى المتزوجات حديثًا بمدينة أبها، والتحقق من وجود فروق في مهارات التفكير الناقد وكشف الذات والتوافق الزواجي تعزى إلى متغير (المؤهل العلمي)، وكذلك التحقق من إمكانية التنبؤ بالتوافق الزواجي من خلال مهارات التفكير الناقد وكشف الذات لدى المتزوجات حديثًا بمدينة أبها. وتم استخدام المنهـج الوصفي التحليلي، وقد تكونت عينة البحث من (342) سيدة متزوجة حديثًا بمدينة أبها، طُبق عليهن مقياس مهارات التفكير الناقد، من إعداد جبر (2018)، ومقياس كشف الذات، لجورارد (1971) وتعريب وتعديل جرادات (1995)، ومقياس التوافق الزواجي من إعداد الهيثمي (2018)، وقد أظهرت نتائج البحث أن المتزوجات حديثًا في مدينة أبها يتمتعن بمستوى مرتفع من مهارات التفكير الناقد والتوافق الزواجي، بينما كان مستوى كشف الذات لديهن متوسطًا، وقد كشفت نتائج البحث عن وجود فروق دالة إحصائيًا بين متوسطات استجابات عينة البحث على مقياس (مهارات التفكير الناقد، التوافق الزواجي) تُعزى لاختلاف المؤهل العلمي، بينما لم توجد فروق دالة إحصائيًا بين المتوسطات على مقياس كشف الذات تبعًا لمتغير المؤهل العلمي، كما بيّنت النتائج إمكانية التنبؤ بالتوافق الزواجي من خلال كشف الذات ومهارات التفكير الناقد لدى المتزوجات حديثًا بمدينة أبها.
An enhanced SUPG-stabilized finite element formulation for simulating natural phenomena governed by coupled system of reaction-convection-diffusion equations
Authors: CENGİZCİ Süleyman
Published: December 2023

Many phenomena arising in nature, science, and industry can be modeled by a coupled system of reaction-convection-diffusion (RCD) equations. Unfortunately, obtaining analytical solutions to RCD systems is typically not possible and, therefore, usually requires the use of numerical methods. On the other hand, since solutions to RCD-type equations can exhibit rapid changes and may have boundary/inner layers, classical computational tools yield approximations polluted with physically meaningless oscillations when convection dominates the transport process. Towards that end, in order to eliminate such numerical instabilities without sacrificing accuracy, this work employs a stabilized finite element formulation, the so-called streamline-upwind/Petrov-Galerkin (SUPG) method. The SUPG-stabilized formulation is then also supplemented with the YZ$\beta$ shock-capturing mechanism to achieve higher-quality approximations around sharp gradients. A comprehensive set of numerical test experiments, including cross-diffusion systems, the Schnakenberg reaction model, and mussel-algae interactions, is considered to reveal the robustness of the proposed formulation, which we call the SUPG-YZ$\beta$ formulation. Comparisons with reported studies reveal that the proposed formulation performs quite well without introducing excessive numerical dissipation.
Examination of Sturm-Liouville problem with proportional derivative in control theory
Authors: ACAY ÖZTÜRK Bahar
Published: December 2023

The current study is intended to provide a comprehensive application of Sturm-Liouville (S-L) problem by benefiting from the proportional derivative which is a crucial mathematical tool in control theory. This advantageous derivative, which has been presented to the literature with an interesting approach and a strong theoretical background, is defined by two tuning parameters in control theory and a proportional-derivative controller. Accordingly, this research is presented mainly to introduce the beneficial properties of the proportional derivative for analyzing the S-L initial value problem. In addition, we reach a novel representation of solutions for the S-L problem having an importing place in physics, supported by various graphs including different values of arbitrary order and eigenvalues under a specific potential function.
Afet Yönetimi ve Kentlerde Afetler Açısından Geliştirilen Gelecek Odaklı Dinamik Yönetim Anlayışları
Authors: MARSAP Göksel
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışma, afet kavramına genel bir bakış ve toplumsal yaşamda afetlerle karşılaşılması sonucunda atılacak adımların önemini anlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu doğrultuda yerel ve küresel anlamda kentsel afet stratejilerinde yönetim ve organizasyon hazırlıklarının neler olduğu, kentsel afet risk analizlerinin nasıl bir role sahip olduğu, çağdaş kent anlayışında afet yönetimi sürecinde evrensel ilkelerin hangi boyutları ortaya çıkardığı bu çalışmanın temel sorunsallarını oluşturmaktadır. Bu sorunsallar ışığında, çalışmada, kentlerde yaşanması muhtemel afetler sonucunda karşılaşılabilecek insani krizlere karşı, gelecek odaklı acil durum hazırlığı yapılması yönünde hazırlık kültürünün oluşturulması gerektiğini vurgulayarak, bu esasla kentlerde afet risk analizleri ile akıllı kent modellerinin giderek değerli hale geldiği tespitleri yapılmıştır. Afetlerin yaşandığı süreçler ve bunun sonucunda ortaya konulan deneyimler, kentsel afet yönetiminde yeni vizyonların oluşturulmasının merkezi bir role sahip olduğu hususları nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden literatür taraması yapılarak teorik bir çerçevede ortaya konulmaya çalışılmıştır.
Motto Hen Tecahi Yo Onomi T’mar Ni Hanased: Contextualization Religious Moderation in Port Numbay (Jayapura City)
Authors: Jakiyudin Ahmad Havid
Published: December 2023

Hen Tecahi Yo Onomi T'mar Ni Hanased is a motto that describes Port Numbay (Jayapura City). The contextualization of the motto is not only a symbol of writing, but also has implications for the values of religious moderation in Jayapura City. The purpose of this study is to provide an analysis of the implications of the contextualization of the Jayapura city motto on the values of religious moderation. The qualitative content analysis method is used as an approach in this study. The results showed that the motto Hen Tecahi Yo Onomi T'mar Ni Hanased is a form of representation of local wisdom of Port Numbay.  The motto has been attached to the community in Jayapura City, even textually the motto is written in many office agencies, government agencies, road balio, and school agencies. The contextualization of the motto contains religious moderation values that describe the life of the people of Jayapura City. The values of religious moderation reflected in the motto are the values of tolerance, unity, accommodating local culture, and creating religious harmony. Given that Jayapura City is known as a multi-ethnic area. So that the strengthening of the contextualization of the motto makes Port Numbay a peaceful city.
Kocaeli yöresi ormanlarında bazı makro mantar türlerinin ağır metal içerikleri
Authors: AKBURAK Serdar , MAKİNECİ Ender , KARAKAYA Ayhan
Published: December 2023

Çalışmanın amacı Kocaeli yöresi ormanlarında yaygın olarak bulunan bazı makro mantar türlerinde ve topraklarında ağır metal birikiminin belirlenmesidir. Farklı noktalarda 2015–2016 yılları arasında toplam 552 adet makro mantar örneği toplanmıştır. Mantar örneklerinin alındığı noktalardan üst toprak örnekleri de alınmıştır. Yenen, yenmeyen, zehirli, saprofit ve parazit olarak sınıflandırılan makro mantarlarda ve toprak örneklerinde ağır metallerden kurşun (Pb), kadmiyum (Cd), çinko (Zn), bakır (Cu), demir (Fe) ve mangan (Mn) miktarları belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca toprak örneklerinde toprak asitliği (pH), elektrik iletkenliği (EC), kireç, kum, kil ve toz oranları (toprak türleri), toplam karbon (C) ve azot (N) analizleri yapılmıştır. Ascomycota’dan 9 ve Basidiomycota’dan 128 olmak üzere, toplam 137 tür tespit edilmiştir. Mantar türlerinin ortalama Pb, Cd, Zn, Cu, Mn ve Fe içerikleri sırasıyla 0,795 mg/kg, 0,263 mg/kg, 10,90 mg/kg, 1,469 mg/kg, 31,38 mg/kg ve 138,5 mg/kg olarak bulunmuştur. Mantar türleri içerdikleri ağır metal içeriği bakımından kümeleme analizi sonucunda dört gruba ayrılmıştır. Birinci grup tüm elementler bakımından benzerlik gösterirken, İkinci grup Pb ve Cu içeriği, üçüncü grup Cd, Mn ve Fe içeriği ve dördüncü grup Zn içeriği bakımından ayrılmıştır. Toprak özellikleri bakımından mantar türleri altı grupta toplanmıştır. Mantar türlerinin biyokonsantrasyon birikim katsayısına (BCF) göre Pb, Cd, Zn, Cu, Mn ve Fe içerikleri sırasıyla ortalama 0,209, 0,197, 2,625, 0,719, 0,43 ve 0,204 olarak tespit edilmiştir. Mantarlardaki ağır metal içerikleri ile topraktaki ağır metal içerikleri arasında doğrusal ilişkiler belirlenmiştir. Sonuç olarak, mantarlardaki ağır metallerin bulunuş miktarları çok geniş bir aralıkta yer almaktadır. Ayrıca ortalama biyobirikim katsayısı bakımından Cd değerinin mantar türlerinde yüksek olduğu ve bu bakımdan bölgedeki ormanların kirlilik seviyelerinin izlenmesi önem kazanmaktadır.