bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Innovation of a Grinder Machine for Improvement of Waste Treatment for Craftsmen at Mayong Lor Village, Jepara
Authors: Putri Purwaningrum Jayanti , Purbasari Imaniar , Puspita Rini Gilang
Published: December 2022

Mayong Lor Village has superior regional products in the form of pottery crafts, such as traditional children’s toys, jars, and others. Other clay-based businesses include producing roof tiles, wuwung and bricks. The main problem for craftsmen is the amount of waste that has not been processed well. Craftsmen are accustomed to treating waste traditionally. Therefore there is a need for a crusher or grinder that can be used to crush waste into finer flakes quickly and easily. The stages used in manufacturing the machine are field observations and reviews, designing machine prototypes, identifying product specifications, and manufacturing and testing grinder machines. The results found that the grinder machine with dimensions of 90 x 50 x 120 with 24 beaters, 5 frames, 3mm tubes and 1.6 mm funnels. This engine is driven by an 8hp diesel drive. This machine can be used easily by craftsmen to treat waste in the form of fine powder.
Keywords: grinder machine, waste treatment, earthenware, roof tiles, bricks
Advancing Indonesian Education through the Three Penggerak Programs
Authors: Novita Mega , Kusumaningsih Widya , Setia Wardana Yusuf , Kumar Behera Santosh , . Mujiono , Iskandar Faruq
Published: December 2022

To support the Kurikulum Merdeka policy, several programs have been launched by the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Kemendikbudristek), such as activating schools (Sekolah Penggerak), activating teachers (Guru Penggerak), and activating organizations (Organisasi Penggerak). To date, there are 2,492 Sekolah Penggerak spread across 111 cities of 34 provinces in Indonesia. Meanwhile, the number of Guru Penggerak is targeted in 2024 to be as many as 405,900 teachers. On the other hand, the Organisasi Penggerak will be assigned to assist 7,588 Sekolah Penggerak. Since the Indonesian government has high expectations for these programs, cooperation from various parties is needed. This paper undertakes a comprehensive analysis of these newly launched programs. We used a qualitative approach with a systematic review of the relevant databases on related topics. Observations and interviews were also conducted. We found that massive support from all parties, such as teachers, principals, facilitators, school supervisors, and officials, is very important to achieve the goals of the Kurikulum Merdeka. This study is important to gain a deep understanding of the Kurikulum Merdeka from the point of view of policymakers.
Keywords: Kurikulum Merdeka; Merdeka Belajar; Sekolah Penggerak; Guru Penggerak; Organisasi Penggerak
Building a Green Industry Based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Reports of State-Owned Banks
Authors: Mulya Rizki Anugrah Ce , Wulandari Rosanna , Zainuddin Hamidi Dendi
Published: December 2022

To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Indonesia, effort needs to be made by state-owned banks. This study aims to determine the extent to which stateowned banks can support the SDG based on disclosed state-owned banks’ annual sustainability reports. The research aims to identify, within the reports, 17 indicators of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) between 2018 and 2021. The study’s results show that state-owned banks have expressed support for the Sustainable Development Goals even though the 17 indicators have not been fully met.
Keywords: Banking, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Green Banking
Entrepreneurial Activity for Integrating Mathematics, Art, and Social Science into Society
Authors: Arini Parhusip Hanna , Dwi Purnomo Hindriyanto , Budi Nugroho Didit , Saptuti Kawuryan Istiarsih
Published: December 2022

This article shows how entrepreneurial activity is used in a mathematical research product. The used methods are online and offline marketing activities where mathematical formulas are implemented to create visual images, both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional, namely parametric curves mapped with complex functions and using algebraic surfaces. The results of these activities are motifs built into the form of souvenirs, ornaments, accessories, and batik motifs. Furthermore, entrepreneurial activities were carried out with students, and small business craftsmen collaborated. The main result of this activity is the integration of mathematics with social and humanities activities. This has implications for the development of science and collaboration in economic recovery. Additionally, this activity provides production opportunities and provides new insights for ordinary people that mathematics can be expressed in batik motifs, accessories, souvenirs, and various derivative products.
Keywords: entrepreneur; mathematics; parametric; algebraic surfaces
Development of Electric Cube Assistive Technology to Facilitate Physical Fitness Trainings of Children With Special Needs
Authors: Darmawan Arief , Fathur Rohman Moh. , Sugiarto Tatok , Setia Lengkana Anggi , Tra Giang Nguyen , Rizki Fakhruddin Anhar
Published: December 2022

Assistive technology has opened many doors of education for special needs students. Assistive technology can be an equalizer for individuals with special needs to be able to participate in the school and community environment. This study aimed to research and develop assistive technology that can facilitate special needs children to be able to do physical activities like physical fitness exercises. The final product of this study is a smart cube equipped with a timer and a special fitness training program that is integrated into the smartphone. The research method used in this study was research and development adopted from Borg and Gall, divided into three stages. The design stage, the development stage, and the implementation stage. The research subjects consisted of experts in adaptive physical education, physical activity instructors for students with disabilities, and students with disabilities. Data was collected using the test method (physical fitness movement literacy) and non-test methods (survey, test, observation, interview and documentation). The results of the small group and large group try out stated that the product can be implemented well, and by looking at the results of the research, it can be concluded that the product is suitable to use by children with special needs, especially children with mild mental disabilities.
Keywords: Assistive device, Electric cube, Physical fitness, Special needs children
Pre-service EFL Teachers' Conceptions of Assessment During Their Teaching Practicum
Authors: Fani Prastikawati Entika , Mujiyanto Januarius , Saleh Mursid , WuliFitriati Sri
Published: December 2022

Teacher education programs across the globe include a practicum as a required part of their curriculum. The practicum is also viewed as a gateway between theoretical and practical aspects of teaching, enabling prospective teachers to acquire the specific skills and approaches they will need in the classroom. Teaching practicum also provides pre-service EFL teachers with the opportunity to put their assessment knowledge into practice. During the teaching practicum, pre-service EFL teachers may encounter extraordinary changes. This study reports on their conceptions of assessment during the teaching practicum. Some contextual factors shaping their conceptions are also observed. By utilizing a mixed-method study, this study adopted a model of participant selection. In this case, the quantitative method is carried out before the qualitative method. The quantitative data was used to identify participants for the qualitative portion of this mixed-methods study. The results showed that the participants agreed that the main objective of an assessment is to enhance the process of teaching and learning and to validate the students’ and schools’ accountability. Some factors, such as school assessment culture, national assessment policy, and classroom reality, are revealed as contextual factors influencing their conceptions of assessment during their teaching practicum. The findings imply that governments, policymakers, and curriculum developers must collaborate with educators to achieve common goals. The national and school assessment policy must be created in a manner that avoids conflict between pre-service EFL teachers’ beliefs and practices.
Keywords: conceptions of assessment; teaching practicum, pre-service EFL teachers
Designing an Augmented Reality-Based Eduplay Learning Media to Improve Early Childhood Reading Skills
Authors: Dini Rahmawati Noviana , Widodo Suwarno , Khasanah Ismatul , . Wijayanto
Published: December 2022

This study aimed to develop an eduplay learning media designed to improve early childhood reading skills. This research used the ADDIE method (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). However, this article only discusses the design stage. The subjects of this study were 5th semester students of the Early Childhood Education Study Program and were selected using the purposive sampling method. The results of this study are that augmented reality-based eduplay learning media have a feasibility percentage of 92.5% by media experts and 90% by material experts. Thus, eduplay learning media is appropriate for improving early childhood reading skills.
Keywords: eduplay, augmented reality, reading skills
Evaluating the Teaching of English for Civics: a Socio-Semiotic Perspective
Authors: Rika Jazilatul Kholidah Neneng , Heru Woro Prastiwi Chyntia , Fuadul Matin Mohammad , Ismaya Heru
Published: December 2022

The development of four language skills relevant to Pancasila and Civics should be the focus of English instruction for civics in higher education in Indonesia. Students should be exposed to civics-related material in English for Civics programs, and they should be given opportunities to use that information in their daily life to hone their English language and literacy abilities. It must give students of English a simple approach to learning about Pancasila, Indonesian history, politics, citizenship, geography, and culture. Students who participate in civic education develop the attitudes and abilities required for democracy, such as a feeling of civic responsibility, critical thinking, and agency. Unfortunately, because listening skills were neglected, pupils often have uneven skills. According to the questionnaire results, students wish to participate in English language learning activities that involve public speaking, debating, writing, reading, and hearing in Pancasila and civics class. The researchers employed a sociosemiotic viewpoint to assess the existing syllabus, lesson plan, resources, teaching journal, mid-test questions, and final test questions to understand the changes that need to be made. To better suit the needs and objectives of the learners and to foster English proficiency, it will be highly helpful to revamp the English for Civics teaching and learning process. English proficiency must be associated with academic performance and plays a crucial role in training students to be knowledgeable and engaged.
Keywords: English, Civics, Socio Semiotic Perspective, higher education
Partnership-Based Integrative Holistic Early Childhood Development Management in Realizing Quality PAUD
Authors: Intan Rochmawati Nur , Ilham Prahesti Swantyka , Kartika Dewi Nufitriani , Komarini Siti
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study is to analyze the management of the Pembina Bergas State Kindergarten and in building partnerships with government agencies, the industrial world and the community. This study uses descriptive research with a qualitative approach to explore realistic facts about quality PAUD in Pembina Bergas State Kindergarten. Data was collected using interviews and documentation studies. The subject of this study was the principal and 8 teachers at TK Negeri Pembina. The results of the research on the management of the PAUD HI program at TK Negeri Pembina have been running with Terry’s management stages. The partnerships support the PAUD HI program on the initiative of the principal to send a letter of application. The management of PAUD HI in TK Negeri Pembina Bergas is carried out through the stages of planning, organizing, implementing and supervising PAUD HI programs. The essential needs of children in the form of education services, health services, nutrition, and care, care, protection and welfare have been implemented. Partnerships have been established in an effort to assist the implementation of the PAUD HI program. There is a follow-up plan by the school principal.
Keywords: Management, PAUD HI, Partnership, Quality PAUD
Sustainable Practices in Pattern-Making at Local Fashion Institutions: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Maryam Syed Azman Sharifah , Arsat Mahyuddin , Mohd Amin Nor Fadila , Suhairom Nornazira , Husna Abdul Wahid Nur , Khamis Noorzana , Hanri Chuzairy , Abdul Latif Adibah
Published: December 2022

Pattern making is one of the most important skill-based courses in fashion education, where students learn clothing construction through drafting, draping, and creating basic patterns for garment productions. Issues in fashion sustainability, such as textile waste and fast fashion, lead to this research. However, practices of sustainable innovation in local higher education institutions are still low compared to other countries. The objective of this research paper is to explore the current sustainable practices in teaching and learning pattern-making skills. A qualitative approach has been adopted to explore the current practices of teaching and learning in some local fashion institutions, and 21 fashion educators participated in semi-structured interview sessions. The results from the thematic analyses show six elements of sustainable innovation which currently being practised: minimization technique, pattern manipulation, upcycling, draping, digital learning, and innovative tools are part of the sustainable innovation practices.
Keywords: Higher Education Research, Education for Sustainable Development, Innovation
A Framework for Scaffolding Learners' Self-Regulation in a Flipped Classroom Learning Environment
Authors: Farhana Jumaat Nurul , Che Lah Noor Hidayah
Published: December 2022

Self-regulated learning is learning that is derived from a student’s self-regulated thoughts and it is strategically oriented towards their learning goals. The need to guide and monitor students’ self-regulation is crucial since it has become an integral part of their learning process. Throughout the process, technologies also have been integrated into the educational scene, and one of the approaches that exist nowadays is flipped classrooms. Previous research has proven that if a student’s self-regulation is being monitored, their performance might as well increase, along with their selfregulation skills. As a result, this paper proposes a framework for scaffolding students’ self-regulation in a flipped classroom learning environment. The proposed framework may be useful to practitioners and online learning instructors. The implication of a self-regulated flipped classroom approach towards students’ self-regulation and students’ achievement in learning have been discussed. Finally, the success factors for implementing the proposed framework and some future research directions have also been discussed.
Keywords: scaffolding; self-regulated; flipped classroom; performance
Effectiveness of Online Learning in Technical And Vocational Education and Training (TVET): A Meta-Analysis Study from a Malaysian Perspective
Authors: Sukri Saud Muhammad , Faiz Bin Mohamad Noor Mohamad , Kamin Yusri , Zolkifli Abd. Hamid Mohd , Hizwan Mohd Hisham Mohd
Published: December 2022

Learning and teaching have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.However, besides its catastrophic impact, it is seen as a catalyst for the implementation of online learning. Online learning has become the main means to implement learning and teaching processes during the pandemic. This study was conducted to identify the effectiveness of online learning in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The study uses a meta-analytical approach in which a total of 10 articles have been identified using ’Google’ and ’Google Scholar’ engine searches and were then finely reviewed. Among factors which contribute towards the effectiveness of online learning are the technique and delivery of instructors, interactive learning, learning syllabus, readiness and motivation of students.
Keywords: Interactive Learning, Online Learning, Motivation
Performance Analysis of 4-DOF RPRR Robot Manipulator Actuation Strategy for Pick and Place Application in Healthcare Environment
Authors: Afrisal Hadha , Setiyadi Ahmad Didik , Riyadi Munawar Agus , Ismail Rifky , Toirov Olimjon , Setiawan Iwan
Published: December 2022

Direct and indirect physical contact of humans and objects become the main medium of transmissible diseases such as COVID-19. Some strategies have been proposed to mitigate the risks of infections by minimizing physical contact, such as using robotics technology. Tele-robotics is one of the sub-fields in robotics that aims to implement physical surrogates for monitoring and controlling robots from remote distances, either autonomous, semi-autonomous, or manually guided. This paper discusses experimental research for evaluating the performance of a 4-DOF robot manipulator for pick and place tasks on small medical objects, such as test tubes in table-top scenarios. The robot manipulator is designed as an RPRR manipulator and is equipped with a gripper attached to its end-effector. Inverse kinematics and trajectory planning methods have been successfully implemented in real-time. The inverse kinematic method utilizes a pseudo-inverse Jacobian solver, and the trajectory generation utilizes a sigmoid function. The performance analysis results show that pick and place missions have been demonstrated with minimum tolerable position error, which is not more than 3.5 mm. The robot manipulator can satisfy high precision during repetitive experiments and maintain its accuracy in picking and placing standard test tubes from one rack to another within its working space. The smooth trajectories of the end-effector are achieved by implementing the sigmoid function. Thus, it satisfies the requirement for handling objects with minimum vibrations even during the actuation process with maximum speed.
Differentiation of Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme and Radiation Necrosis using Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computerized Approaches: A Review
Authors: Paradkar Rohit
Published: December 2022

Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) is a highly aggressive brain tumor originating from glial cells that is a subset of higher-grade gliomas (HGG). Given the extreme malignancy of GBM and HGG, radiotherapy is often used to shrink tumor and inhibit tumor cell function. Despite the use of radiotherapy, GBM recurrence rates remain high, and complications, such as radiation necrosis, can arise. Recurrent GBM and radiation necrosis are nearly indistinguishable using current imaging techniques, which is a considerable challenge in management of GBM treatment. Radiation necrosis is treated conservatively using corticosteroids while recurrent GBM requires aggressive treatments given its markedly short prognosis. Currently, invasive biopsy is the only available method for accurate differentiation of recurrent GBM from radiation necrosis. Clearly, noninvasive differentiation techniques are imperative to effective clinical decision-making surrounding GBM treatment. Many studies have attempted to use conventional MRI, advanced MRI parameters, modalities, and techniques, and machine learning methods to solve this crucial problem. In this review, we attempt to overview the difficulty of differential diagnosis and analyze the current state of knowledge on image-based differentiation approaches utilizing MRI. We identify major gaps in the research and make suggestions to improve current tactics and direct future investigations.
Psycho-Emotional State of Ukrainian Soldiers Before Going to the Frontline
Authors: Rybinska Yuliia , Loshenko Oleksandra , Kurapov Anton , Lytvyn Serhii , Kondratieva Veronika , Ivasiv Olha
Published: December 2022

The aim of the study is to investigate the psychological state of the soldiers before they go to the battle space. The article shows the Assessment of people’s behavior, their psycho-emotional characteristics, and the degree of their adaptability in extreme conditions. This interest has increased even further due to the intensification of hostilities in Ukraine since February 2022 after the invasion of Russian forces on its territory. Extreme situations, including military conflicts, largely affect people’s ability to withstand stress, and their willingness to survive these events safely and develop a sufficient degree of adaptability in themselves. Researchers examine the psycho-emotional state of an individual from the standpoint of different theoretical positions. Conclusions. This study has shown that the current psycho-emotional state of Ukrainian military personnel who are preparing to go to the front line is characterized by a low degree of anxiety, increased aggressiveness, and the ability to adapt to environmental conditions easily, set goals and achieve them. At the same time, the military of Ukraine also show symptoms of stress, and some signs of neuropsychic instability, psychopathy, hysteria, paranoia, and psychasthenia. These personality traits may be directly related to the nature of their professional activities and an increased sense of awareness of their own significance and importance in combat conditions. In general, the listed features of the psycho-emotional state are evidence of the readiness of Ukrainian service members to participate in the war and their ability to perform their duties effectively.
Mental and Pedagogical Techniques in Teaching Children with Special Educational Needs: Neuropedagogical Aspect
Authors: Mudryk Olena , Ivakhnenko Anna , Odynchenko Larysa , Dmytriieva Irina , Ivanenko Alina , Shelever Oksana
Published: December 2022

The relevance of the topic is in characterizing the neuropedagogical aspect of mental and pedagogical techniques in teaching children with special educational needs. The article contains the theoretical analysis of the elaborations on this topic, the definition of the concept «inclusive education», the chief principles of teaching students with limited capabilities; the neuropedagogical aspect of mental and pedagogical techniques in teaching children with  special educational needs. The understanding of the concept of  inclusive education has been studied, the literary sources on this topic have been summarized. On the basis of the findings it has been concluded that it is essential to critically review traditional approaches in the neuropedagogical aspect  of mental and pedagogical techniques in teaching children with special educational needs. The author of the article remarks that in the context of vocational training for teachers' educational activity there might be efficient the techniques of teaching children with special educational needs, contributing to the better integration of children with special educational needs into the educational process. The system forming foundation of the inclusion is the postulate of acknowledging the capabilities of each student. Consequently, educational process must be arranged so that fully reveal the educational needs of each child.
Analytical Study on Measures for the Protection of Minors during Sports Competitions
Authors: Budevici - Puiu Liliana , Manolachi Veaceslav
Published: December 2022

In general, child protection is a responsibility of everyone individually, respectively, children can have an essential role in ensuring their protection and of the other children, but the main responsibility rests with adults. Thus, child protection measures must have a complex and non-discriminatory character, if we refer to the fact that in some cases disabled minors may be subject to greater risks of abuse. As practice shows, currently the main forms of work in this field are the organization of contests, posters, stands, presentations and essays, as well as classes, debates and trainings on topics related to the protection of minors during sports competitions. Minors can be involved in sports activities, in order to prepare them to participate in various sports competitions on different sports events. In this context, coaches are responsible for the actions of minors during training or sports events, including the proper management of their competitive activities, in the direction of achieving sports results. Transparency and openness are essential to ensure child protection during sports events, as the risks or degree of abuse, harm can be increasingly identified among employees, volunteers, children, families and even the sports community. In the Codes of ethics, of professional conduct, sports entities must provide explicit requirements with reference to the protection of children during sports events (organized and carried out), as well as principles that establish the behavior expected from each participant (children and adults) and the prohibited ones. One is also important to establish in these codes, the method and the specific requirements regarding the collection of anti-doping samples from minors that must be strictly followed during the testing procedure. Moreover, it is a right for minor athletes to be informed of their selection for doping control, especially in the presence of an adult, so that they can request to be accompanied by a representative of their team during the sample collection procedure. The regulation and correct application of measures for the protection of minors during sports competitions must be a national priority with the reflection of this issue in state policy documents.
Emotional Intelligence in the Context of Linguodidactics and Linguocultural Studies
Authors: Malimon Lesia , Pavliuk Alla , Yefremova Nataliia , Boichuk Valentina , Semeniuk Antonina , Khnykina Oksana , Sheludchenko Svitlana , Torosian Oksana , Rohach Oksana , Navrotska Iryna , Honcharuk Svitlana , Vasylenko Maryna , Potapenko Liliya
Published: December 2022

In the article, for the first time in Eastern European linguodidactics, an original method of using students' emotional intelligence data and their personal linguoculture for a new structuring of didactic material in the study of foreign languages (on the example of Ukrainian as a foreign language) is offered.
The authors aimed to make theoretical generalizations and conclusions about the main subject of the research, to determine the types of emotional-intellectual relation of students to a foreign language in the classes of the higher educational institutions and to model the general methodological scheme on the basis of sociological and functional-semantic data.
The used methods can be clearly divided into theoretical, sociological and modeling, which made it possible to demonstrate a new approach to the thematic presentation of didactic material on the example of the concept HAPPY and determine the degree of flexibility of students' emotional intelligence in foreign language classes.
First of all, the international significance of the article lies in the first attempt of the synthesis of the theory of emotional intelligence and linguoculturology (theory of concepts) in the optimization of the foreign language didactics; secondly, the authors, with the help of associative experiment and functional-field thematic structuring, offered a new model of presenting the lexical material of foreign language teaching for the first time.
Ellagic Acid Inhibits TGFβ1/Smad-Induced Renal Fibrosis in Diabetic Kidney Injury
Authors: SARIBAŞ Gülistan Sanem , TOZAK YILDIZ Halime , GORGULU Ozkan
Published: December 2022

Aim: Free radical formation increases due to hyperglycemia occurring in the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus (DM), and as a result, oxidative stress occurs. Hyperglycemia-mediated oxidative stress plays an important role in the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy. The antihyperglycemic, antioxidative, anti-apoptotic, and anti-inflammatory effects of ellagic acid (EA) have been demonstrated by many studies. In this study, it was aimed to demonstrate the antifibrotic effect of EA on TGFβ1/Smad signaling in rats with streptozotocin induced diabetic nephropathy.
Material and Methods: A total of 24 male Sprague Dawley rats, weighing 200-250 g, were used in this study. The animals were divided into four groups as control, EA, DM, and DM+EA. The kidney tissues were used for histological and immunohistochemical procedures. While the collagen density in kidney tissues was revealed by Masson's trichrome staining, the expression levels of fibrotic markers TGFβ1, p-Smad3, and αSMA were determined by the immunocytochemical method.
Results: It was shown that the collagen density in the renal tissue of the DM group increased significantly in the intertubular area, while the collagen density in the EA-treated DM group was statistically significantly decreased. When TGFβ1, p-Smad3, and αSMA immunopositivity in kidney tissue sections of all groups were evaluated, the highest staining intensity was in the DM group, while the intensity of staining was close to the control group in the treatment group. It was observed that αSMA, TGFβ1, and p-Smad3 protein expression were down-regulated with EA treatment.
Conclusion: EA reduced fibrosis in diabetic nephropathy by returning profibrotic parameters to normal levels.
Developmental and hormonal regulation of Arabidopsis thaliana ornithine-delta-aminotransferase
Authors: Egorova A. A. , Gerasimova S. V. , Kochetov A. V.
Published: December 2022

Ornithine aminotransferase (OAT) catalyzes transfer of the delta-amino group from L-ornithine to oxo-glutarate. In plants, this reaction biochemically connects urea cycle, proline cycle, and polyamine biosynthesis pathway. OAT activity is shown to be associated with biotic and abiotic stress responses and nitrogen metabolism, but its physiological role is still unclear. In our study, we decided to investigate transcriptional regulation of the OAT gene in Arabidopsis thaliana under normal conditions and in response to various growth regulators. In the present work, the reporter gene construct containing the Escherichia coli β-glucuronidase gene (gus) under control of the A. thaliana OAT gene promoter was introduced into the genome of A. thaliana ecotype Columbia plants using the floral dip method; GUS activity was assayed in different experimental conditions including hormone treatment, low and high nitrogen and salinity. The GUS activity was analyzed histochemically. Plants were incubated with staining solution containing X-Gluc. We show that under standard growth conditions, the promoter is active during germination and in developing floral organs. OAT promoter activity specifically activates in response to different forms of auxin (IAA, NAA, and 2,4D), cytokinin (6- BAP), ethylene precursor (ACC), high nitrogen and salinity. Analysis of the OAT expression by qRT-PCR confirmed the pattern observed using the GUS reporter system. The OAT gene showed a significantly elevated expression in fourday- old seedlings and in plant roots in response to auxins and cytokinins. The analysis of the OAT promoter structure reveals cis-acting regulatory DNA elements associated with auxin regulation and abiotic stresses. The results of the study indicate that the OAT gene is involved in developmental processes and is regulated by auxin and cytokinins.
A review of hyperspectral image analysis techniques for plant disease detection and identif ication
Authors: Cheshkova A. F.
Published: December 2022

Plant diseases cause signif icant economic losses in agriculture around the world. Early detection, quantif ication and identif ication of plant diseases are crucial for targeted application of plant protection measures in crop production. Recently, intensive research has been conducted to develop innovative methods for diagnosing plant diseases based on hyperspectral technologies. The analysis of the ref lection spectrum of plant tissue makes it possible to classify healthy and diseased plants, assess the severity of the disease, differentiate the types of pathogens, and identify the symptoms of biotic stresses at early stages, including during the incubation period, when the symptoms are not visible to the human eye. This review describes the basic principles of hyperspectral measurements and different types of available hyperspectral sensors. Possible applications of hyperspectral sensors and platforms on different scales for diseases diagnosis are discussed and evaluated. Hyperspectral analysis is a new subject that combines optical spectroscopy and image analysis methods, which make it possible to simultaneously evaluate both physiological and morphological parameters. The review describes the main steps of the hyperspectral data analysis process: image acquisition and preprocessing; data extraction and processing; modeling and analysis of data. The algorithms and methods applied at each step are mainly summarized. Further, the main areas of application of hyperspectral sensors in the diagnosis of plant diseases are considered, such as detection, differentiation and identif ication of diseases, estimation of disease severity, phenotyping of disease resistance of genotypes. A comprehensive review of scientif ic publications on the diagnosis of plant diseases highlights the benef its of hyperspectral technologies in investigating interactions between plants and pathogens at various measurement scales. Despite the encouraging progress made over the past few decades in monitoring plant diseases based on hyperspectral technologies, some technical problems that make these methods diff icult to apply in practice remain unresolved. The review is concluded with an overview of problems and prospects of using new technologies in agricultural production.
Agricultural Commodity Export and Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product Between 2009 to 2018
Authors: Otaigbe Victor Ayemere , Ebere Onyeukwu Pauline
Published: December 2022

Agricultural exports have undoubtedly played a crucial role in boosting Nigerian economic growth and other sub-Saharan countries. It has been contributing to foreign-exchange earnings in Nigeria and is used to promote other capital projects. Agriculture has been the main contributor to the Nigerian external sector before the discovery of oil. This study evaluates the linkage between selected agricultural commodity export and Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) between 2009 and 2018. The work is quantitative, it adopts a descriptive research design where data on Sesame Seed Export (SSX), Cashew Export (CAX), Cocoa Beans Export (CBX), Exchange Rate (ER), Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF), Real Gross Domestic Product (RGDP) and Agricultural Commodity Export (AGEX) were sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin and the United Nations’ Commercial Trade Statistics. It employed descriptive statistics, the Ordinary Least Square method of Regression analysis and the Granger Causality test with the aid of Econometric Views (EVIEWS) software version 10.0. The findings revealed that there is no Granger causality between Agricultural Commodity Exports and Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product. It also found that Sesame Seeds Export has a significant effect on Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product within the period under study and Raw Cocoa Beans Export has a significant effect on Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product. It also revealed that there is no relationship between Agricultural Commodity Export and Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Nigeria. The study, therefore, recommends that the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture should support the participation of the private sector in the agricultural industry to increase total output, and also look beyond the production for national use to increase the exportation of the produce.
The Life Insurance Market in Albania and the Factors that Affect its Development
Authors: Biçoku Jonida , Memaj Fatmir
Published: December 2022

Life insurance companies play a very important role in the financial sector. Life insurance provides individuals and the economy as a whole, a lot of important financial services. This is one of the main reasons for addressing this topic. In this paper is presented an overview of the progress of the development of the life insurance market among years and recently its trend and current position is shown. There are insurance companies that offer life insurance service in our country, their products are presented to detailed. There are several factors from different fields that directly or indirectly affect promoting the development of the life insurance market. They are presented explained and shown and their progress in parallel with the life insurance market. The special feature of this paper is an econometric study, which explains the relationship that exists between the credit factor mortgage and life insurance. The role of AMF, (Financial Supervision Agency), is mentioned as quite important in the development of the insurance market. The measures taken and targeted remain an objective quite important, on which the performance of the life insurance market depends.
Memobłędy jako forma ekspresji językowej internautów
Authors: Boch Martyna , Doboszyńska-Markiewicz Katarzyna
Published: December 2022

Artykuł ukazuje memobłędy jako funkcjonalne odstępstwa od normy językowej na różnych jej poziomach — ortograficznym, ortofonicznym, fleksyjnym, składniowym i słowotwórczym. Internauci tworzą tego typu wyrażenia jako narzędzie zjadliwej krytyki znanych osób lub grup społecznych, lecz także po to, aby przekazać trudne do wyrażenia w komunikacji pośredniej stany emocjonalne (np. nieszkodliwą zazdrość za pomocą słowa zazdraszczam). Memobłędy mogą być uznawane za odrębne memy kultury (w rozumieniu Dawkinsa), ponieważ przejawiają takie ich cechy, jak zaraźliwość, dialogiczność czy hiperbolizacja rzeczywistości. Niektóre opuszczają memosferę i przedostają się do potocznego języka mówionego (np. madka, ten uczuć, odzobaczyć), nie stanowią jednak większego zagrożenia dla jego poprawności.
Efektywność inwestycji w akcje ukraińskich spółek notowanych na Giełdzie Papierów Wartościowych w Warszawie
Authors: Zimny Artur
Published: December 2022

Celem artykułu jest zbadanie efektywności inwestycji w akcje ukraińskich spółek notowanych na Giełdzie Papierów Wartościowych w Warszawie. Dla realizacji tego celu dokonano analizy historii obecności ukraińskich spółek na GPW w kontekście ekonomicznym i geopolitycznym oraz przeglądu literatury pod kątem badań efektywności inwestycji w ich akcje. Uwzględniając przesłanki wynikające z przeglądu literatury, przyjęto do zbadania następującą hipotezę: „efektywność inwestycji w akcje ukraińskich spółek notowanych na Giełdzie Papierów Wartościowych w Warszawie jest niska”. Badaniem empirycznym objęto notowania 15 indeksów warszawskiej giełdy, w szczególności WIG-Ukraine, a także 8 spółek ukraińskich stanowiących skład tego indeksu, oraz 12 spółek polskich i 1 australijskiej, działających w tych samych branżach, co spółki ukraińskie (spożywcza i górnicza). Dla wszystkich tych instrumentów wyznaczono miesięczne stopy zwrotu zrealizowane w latach 2012–2021, średnie tych stóp zwrotu, odchylenia standardowe, współczynniki β oraz wskaźniki Sharpe’a i Treynora. Część wyników była zgodna z treścią badanej hipotezy (zwłaszcza w odniesieniu do samego indeksu WIG-Ukraine), a pozostała część nie, wobec czego zdecydowano o jej odrzuceniu. Nie można zatem twierdzić, że efektywność inwestycji w akcje ukraińskich spółek notowanych na Giełdzie Papierów Wartościowych w Warszawie jest niska. Dodatkowym rezultatem badań było stwierdzenie znacznej rozbieżności między wynikami dla indeksu WIG-Ukraine a wynikami dla spółek wchodzących w jego skład.
Adaptive optimal robust stabilization of autoregressive plant under biased external disturbance
Authors: Sokolov V.
Published: December 2022

This paper addresses the problem of adaptive optimal robust control of a discrete-time plant with unknown parameters of autoregressive nominal model, unknown upper bound and bias of external disturbance, and unknown gains of coprime factor perturbations. The control criterion is the worst-case steady-state upper bound of the output. Solution of the problem is based on an optimal polyhedral estimation of unknown non-identifiable parameters with the control criterion treated as the identification criterion. A replacement of unknown parameters is proposed that modifies the plant model to a model without perturbation in control. This transforms the nonconvex control criterion to a linear fractional one and thus makes possible online computation of optimal estimates.
Medical tourism as a factor in the effective use of the regional health care potential
Authors: Krivenko Natalya , Tsvetkov Andrey , Kicha Dmitry
Published: December 2022

The growing importance of inbound medical tourism worldwide requires an examination of its effective organisation. The author's position based on the need to assess the existing potential of regional health care for development of medical tourism is substantiated. The concepts of system economics, organisational development, marketing, benchmarking were used as a theoretical and methodological basis for this research. Integrative and multilevel approaches, statistical review, comparative analysis and the method of economic parameters were applied for analysing foreign and Russian experience in the development of medical tourism, as well as for creating the authors' own approach. In order to develop medical tourism, as well as high-tech medical and health resort services in Russia, the study proposes a versatile approach to assessing the effective use of the regional health care potential. It includes methods of economic parameters and rapid analysis for examining the population satisfaction with provided services and determining their export volume. Analysis of health care in Sverdlovsk oblast revealed potential opportunities for exporting high-tech medical services at the regional level. The authors' approach was tested on health care data of Sverdlovsk oblast for 2018-2020. The obtained indicators of the use of the regional health care potential have not reached the target values in both pre-pandemic and pandemic periods: 75% in 2018, 74% in 2019, 53% in 2020. Therefore, on the one hand, effective use of the regional health care potential will contribute to increased satisfaction of the population with high-tech medical and health resort services. On the other hand, it will develop medical tourism as an additional source of income. The proposed author's approach makes it possible at the regional level to objectively assess the effectiveness of using the health care potential, population satisfaction with the provision of high-tech medical care, sanatorium and resort services, and to predict export of medical services.
Managing the reproduction potential of the population of Russian regions based on machine learning models
Authors: Sukiasyan Ani
Published: December 2022

The article is devoted to study of the patterns of development of potential for the reproduction of the population of Russian regions, considering the socio-economic situation in them. The purpose of the work is to identify the factors of socio-economic development of Russian regions that have the greatest impact on the level of population reproduction and to analyze the sensitivity of this characteristic to changes in the state of socio-economic situation in Russian regions. To achieve this goal, the key characteristics of the population reproduction potential were analyzed the marginal rate of population reproduction and standardized birth rates for five-year age groups of mothers for the period from 1990 to 2020.The results presented in the article were obtained in the course of studying the dynamics of population reproduction and interdependencies with the main socio-economic indicators of the regions, assessed by the methods of correlation analysis and machine learning, on the results of testing of which the most informative factors were identified that have a significant impact on the process of reproduction of the country and its regions with the account of the age structure of mothers. In particular, it was found that with an increase in the age of mother, the influence of factors characterizing economic well-being increases when deciding to have a child, while in younger age groups the indicators of social well-being become more important. On the basis of these models, estimates of the sensitivity of indicators of population reproduction and birth rates in each of the studied age groups of mothers were obtained in case of changes in the socio-economic factors. Based on the analysis, there were drawn conclusions about the impact of the socio-economic situation in the country and regions on the birth rates in different age groups of mothers, as well as on the reproductive potential in general.
THE EFFECT OF VIDEO DISPLAYING ON STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HIV/AIDS
Authors: Martanti Ika Dwi , Handayani Samsriyaningsih
Published: December 2022

Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that weakens the immune system and ultimately causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Based on the integrated biological and behavioral survey (IBBS) in 2015, adolescents' knowledge regarding the correct understanding of HIV prevention was still low. Knowledge is important as a first step towards HIV / AIDS prevention among adolescents. One of the steps to overcome this problem is by disseminating knowledge and information through lecture. Methods: The research was conducted at SMK 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya. Data collection is carried out in February 2020 – January 2021. This type of research was quasi experimental. The sampling method used was consecutive sampling. The sample size was 32 respondents. Providing material is done online using zoom cloud meetings. The pretest and posttest data collection was done by students online using google form. The analysis in this study used univariate and bivariate analysis. The data collected and processed were then analyzed using the Chi-square test. Analyses: The results of the analysis test in the control group obtained a p-value of 0.941 while in the intervention group a p-value of 0.699 was obtained. Conclusion: There is no difference in knowledge of adolescents about HIV / AIDS in the control and intervention groups.
Keywords: knowledge, adolescents, HIV / AIDS
UTILIZATION OF TELEHEALTH IN MIDWIFERY SERVICES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A QUALITATIVE STUDY
Authors: Algifnita Avina Oktaviani , Diah Wittiarika Ivon
Published: December 2022

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has a significant impact on midwifery services, especially in Midwife Self-Practice. The government, Dinas Kesehatan, and professional organizations released many health protocols, urging all activities at home as well as regional restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19. This leads to a slowdown in access to health services, especially midwifery. Telehealth services are recommended by the government and must be implemented in every health facility to strive to improve the quality of health. Midwives are one of the vanguards in and in maternal and child health services that can utilize telehealth in their services in Midwife Self-Practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective: To analyze the influence of telehealth utilization in midwifery services during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Method: A qualitative phenomenology with data collection method through a semi-structured in-depth interview conducted in March-April 2021 at The Midwife Independent Practice in Surabaya. The study participants were midwives who owned The Independent Practice of Midwives using purposive sampling techniques.  Result: During the COVID-19 pandemic, two themes were obtained, namely the utilization of telehealth and the influence of telehealth in obstetric services. Conclusion: Midwives believe that there is a positive influence in the use of telehealth, in addition to being profitable, it can also be used as an alternative in midwifery services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keywords: Health Policy, Telehealth, Maternal Health, COVID-19