bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of complex feed additives in diets of calves on physiological processes in body
Authors:   South Ural State Agrarian University, Ovchinnikov Alexander A.
Published: February 2025

A phytomineral feed additive was studied in the diet of calves during preweaning
period at a dose of 100 ml/head per day along with Glucolux F enzyme in the amount of 0.50 kg/t of concentrated feed, as well as their separate use. With complex use, it is justified to increase
the cellulolytic and proteolytic functions of rumen microflora in animal body. In this group, an
increase in the amount of nitrogen in calf rumen chyme by 16.9%, protein nitrogen – by 26.3%,
and VFA – by 33.1% was established. It has been proven that when feeding the studied feed additives separately, the difference in protein nitrogen was 4.0–19.0%, VFA – 3.6–19.4%. An analysis of the combined use of phytomineral-enzyme complex in the diet of calves was carried out,
which showed an increase in the digestibility of crude protein by 3.35%, crude fiber – by 6.35%
and crude fat – by 3.02%. It has been substantiated that the metabolic energy of the diet of calves
of this group exceeded the control analogues by 13.1%, and the net productive energy of feed in
comparison with the control group increased by 40.0%. The difference in these types of energy
in the group with one enzyme was 8.4 and 21.5%, and in calves receiving phytomineral complex
it differed slightly from animals in the control group and was at the level of 29.04–29.78 MJ of
metabolic and 2.68–2.70 MJ of net energy. A high use of dietary nitrogen in a group of calves has
been proven when one enzyme was added to the feed and when combined with a phytomineral
supplement, which increased the amount of nitrogen digested and deposited in the body by 5.8 and
6.3%, 8.4 and 14.2%, respectively.
Research on combined seeding unit
Authors:   Buryat State Agricultural Academy named after V. R. Filippov, Radnaev Daba N. , Dambaeva Bairma E. ,   Buryat State Agricultural Academy named after V. R. Filippov, Badmatsyrenov Dugar-Tsyren B. ,   Buryat State Agricultural Academy named after V. R. Filippov
Published: February 2025

Multiple passes of combined units across the field, associated with the need to
perform several operations, inevitably lead to excessive compaction and spraying of the soil. Re- peated treatment is especially harmful in the conditions of the Republic of Buryatia, where there is
insufficient moisture and light sandy loam soils. In this regard, combined machines and units are
becoming widespread, performing several operations in one pass: for example, plowing, cultivat- ing, harrowing and rolling, pre-sowing tillage and sowing, applying fertilizers, herbicides or other
chemicals. The use of combined machines reduces the harmful effects of wheeled propulsion on
the soil, reduces the time required for operations, improves the quality of work and labor produc- tivity, and reduces production costs. Combined machines and units must contain a set of working
parts to simultaneously perform only those operations that can be combined in time without vio- lating agricultural technology, timing and quality of execution.
Optimization of precision farming task maps for growing spring wheat in Altai krai
Authors:   Altai State Agrarian University, Belyaev Vladimir I. , Sadov Viktor V. ,   Altai State Agrarian University, Smyshlyaev Andrey A. ,   Altai State Agrarian University, Kosheleva Evgeniya D. ,   Altai State Agrarian University
Published: February 2025

Since the 80s of the last century, in countries with developed agriculture, precision
farming has been carried out by government programs and private companies, and the technology
is currently in its infancy in the CIS countries. In 2022, the Russian IT company "Agronout" assessed the land according to the degree of fertility according to ASF surface index and drew up a
task map for spring wheat variety "Buran" sowing and mineral fertilizer application. The assessed
land was an area of 441.93 hectares on an experimental field of LLC "Charyshskoe" in Ust-Kalman district, Altai krai. The purpose of this study was to determine experimentally the best sowing
rates for spring wheat and the doses of ammonium nitrate, based on the criterion of specific profit
for the fertility zones of the experimental field. The field experiment included 9 combinations of
seed rates and fertilizer doses for each of the three fertility zones – a total of 27 options. During the
growing season, soil moisture measurements were taken, the depth of seed placement was deter- mined, the number of seedlings was counted, the bushiness of crops was assessed, the dynamics of
plant growth and changes in moisture reserves in the meter layer were monitored. The structure of
the wheat harvest and the quality of grown grain were analyzed using statistical methods and com- parative analysis methods. As a result of the experiment, it was found that the maximum specific
profit is achieved when using a maximum dose of ammonium nitrate of 120 kg/ha for any fertility
zone and at a maximum seed sowing rate for zones of low and high fertility (171 kg/ha), and an
average rate (152 kg /ha) – for a zone of average fertility. Thus, the hypothesis that less fertile soil
required lower rates of seeds and doses of fertilizers when cultivating wheat was refuted. Based on
the results of the experiments, updated task maps for differentiated sowing and fertilization were
proposed for the farm for 2023.
Morpho-biochemical and immunological blood parameters of broiler chickens fed with phytobiotic and prebiotic
Authors:   South Ural State Agrarian University, Ovchinnikov Alexander A. , Shepeleva Tatyana A. ,   South Ural State Agrarian University, Yaptik Natalya D. ,   South Ural State Agrarian University
Published: February 2025

It has been established that chicory feed additive at a dose of 70 mg/kg and lactic
acid – 0.5 ml/kg of live weight of broiler chickens, with separate and joint inclusion in the diet of
poultry has a positive effect on the digestibility and use of nutrients in the diet. The stimulating effect of feed additives on metabolism in the body of broilers, an increase in oxidation-reduction
processes due to increased hematopoiesis and the number of erythrocytes has been proven. It was
calculated that the experimental groups exceeded the control group in the number of erythrocytes
by 20.4–37.5% with the addition of chicory, by 8.8–35.2% with lactic acid and by 10.3–34.8%
with their joint use. It was confirmed that the most active transport of lipids in the bird's body
for metabolic processes during the growing period was observed in the group of broilers receiving only chicory and both feed additives. Compared with the control group, the difference was
18.9–32.9 and 2.8–19.2%, respectively. It was found that the concentration of amylase and lipase
in the blood serum of broilers during their growth changed depending on the composition of the
compound feed and the functional state of the liver under the influence of feed additives. A comparison was made of the leukocyte profile of bird's blood, which showed an increase in the level
of lymphocytes and monocytes in the broiler group using chicory alone and in combination with
lactic acid. It was found that the phytobiotic complex with lactic acid stimulated post-vaccination
immunity in the bird's body to a greater extent to infectious bursal disease, while the addition of
lactic acid stimulates infectious bronchitis in chickens.
ON MIGRATION AND HERITAGE EDUCATION: THE PERSPECTIVES OF THE SECOND-GENERATION FILIPINO AMERICANS IN HAWAII
Authors: C. Jubilado Rodney
Published: February 2025

Migration of the Filipinos to America comes in different stages and in various entry points. Positive effects of migration include the economic upliftment and well-being of the next generations. Aiming at the exploration of perspectives and the determination of career choices and homeland connections, this paper deals with the second-generation Filipino Americans in Hawaii. As used in this study, the second-generation Filipino Americans refer to the United States (US)-born children of the first-generation parents, who were Philippine-born immigrants. Based on qualitative approaches, findings show that the second-generation Filipino Americans speak English as a first language and possess zero or limited proficiency and fluency in heritage languages. Yet, they maintain connection to the homeland, identify themselves as Filipinos, learn their heritage languages and culture, and participate in Filipino activities in the community. The findings also show that they value education and have started shifting to the study of non-allied health degrees. In short, the second-generation Filipino Americans are still Filipinos at heart and mind but whose future considerations are towards America, their home.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN THE TOURISTIFICATION OF BRUNEI’S KAMPONG AYER AS A TOURISM PRODUCT
Authors: Khalid Amalina Abd , Hussin Hanafi
Published: February 2025

This research is part of a larger project investigating stakeholders' various roles in the touristification of Kampong Ayer, a collection of villages on stilts above the Brunei River. This research aims to map out and analyse the extent of local residents’ involvement in the touristification of Kampong Ayer, Brunei Darussalam. Kampong Ayer had been portrayed and promoted as among the most significant tourist landmarks in the Sultanate for decades. More recently, the state has shown a more concerted effort in their agenda of making Brunei a tourist destination that is at par with other international tourist attractions. This study seeks to analyse the local community’s involvement and participation in the tourism industry. This study is based on the stakeholder theory pioneered by Freeman (1984). The identification of local stakeholders is categorised into two; primary and secondary stakeholders. Findings show limited participation from local residents in tourism planning and management through their involvement shows a positive impact; they have the agency to shape and influence Kampong Ayer tourism. In contrast, secondary stakeholders, though having some form of stake over tourism developments in the area, is to a great extent, passive receivers of tourism lacking the motivation to develop tourism further in Kampong Ayer. Another significant finding is the lack of networking between stakeholders to realise a sustainable tourism industry in Kampong Ayer. This research is an ethnographic study based on two years of research on the field-site.
THE SOCIOECONOMICS SUPPORT ON INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Fuad Abdullah Muhammad , Ahmad Badli Esham , Mohd Noor Mohd Iqbal , Jamru Lindah Roziani , Yusoh Mohamad Pirdaus
Published: February 2025

The Malaysian community has been impacted by the government development programs that were put in place. The effects of development that have been changing the socio-economic atmosphere of the populations are not limited to mainstream races but also to vulnerable communities like Orang Asli. Many development programs have been implemented to uplift the well-being of Orang Asli since before Independence Day in 1957. Thus, this study aims to investigate the efficiency of socio-economic support programs in the Orang Asli community to bring them out of multidimensional poverty. This study was done on the head of household (HoH) of the Orang Asli community living near the National Park in Pahang. SEM Amos analysis was used to validate all the hypotheses of dependent variables: education, health, the standard of living, and wealth. Only the indicators in the health dimension have negative values. This indicates that both indicators, child mortality rate and nutrition, are good in all three Orang Asli settlements. Besides that, logistic regression shows that only the indicators in the health dimension have negative values, indicating that both indicators, child mortality rate and child nutrition, are good in all three Orang Asli settlements. Therefore, any responsible bodies need to emphasise these particular deprivation matters to uplift the well-being status of the Orang Asli. In addition, serious involvement in the tourism sector is the better option to bring this community out of deprivation as they live in an attractive and tourism-driven area, the National Park.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF STRATEGIC THINKING DIMENSIONS AMONG BANKING EXECUTIVES OF A SOUTHEAST ASIAN STABLE EMERGING ECONOMY AND AN ARAB DEVELOPING COUNTRY
Authors: Alagha Maram , Taha Azni Zarina , Ismail Mohd Nazari
Published: February 2025

There is a lack of consensus regarding the specific sub-dimension of strategic thinking that universally applies across all contexts. This indicates that our comprehension of strategic thinking has not yet reached a fully developed stage. Drawing on strategic thinking dimensions: creativity, conceptual thinking, system thinking, opportunism, visionary, reframing, reflection, intent-focused, futurism, and thinking in time. The research investigates the dimension of strategic thinking within the context of banking executives in Malaysia and Palestine. The study employs a case study approach, utilising a qualitative methodology to gather and analyse data. Purposive sampling was used to interview 50 executives from 33 different banks in Malaysia and 17 from Palestine. According to the findings, there were variations in the ranking of strategic thinking dimensions among Malaysian and Palestinian executives. However, there was consensus among them on five significant dimensions: vision, creativity, conceptual thinking, futurity, and opportunity. Additionally, Palestinian executives identified a sixth dimension called "intent-focus," which was not chosen by their Malaysian counterparts. The findings might extend the existing literature on strategic thinking by providing comparative evidence from countries characterised by stable emerging economies (Malaysia) and unstable developing countries (Palestine).
THE RITUAL ORIGINS OF NATIVE LAW IN SABAH AND FUTURE IMPLICATIONS: THE CASE OF THE KIMARAGANG
Authors: -Kitingan Jacqueline Pugh , Darimbang Jikat Binol , Lunkapis Gaim James
Published: February 2025

Malaysia has three official recognised judicial systems of equal standing—the Civil Courts, the Syariah Courts, and the Native Courts of Sabah and Sarawak. While the Civil Courts have a punitive system of justice, especially for handling criminal cases, the Native Courts have a restorative system of justice that in Sabah is largely based on atonement through blood sacrifices or sogit. The sogit systems of the Native Courts in each administrative District vary according to ethnic group and culture but developed from the belief systems and traditional indigenous religions that acknowledged the existence of a benevolent Creator. Based on ethnographic research, including participant observation and interviews with key informants, as well as focus group interviews, this article focuses on the ritual origins of the Native Court system of the Kimaragang, the main Dusunic ethnic group of Kota Marudu District in northern Sabah. It explores the Monogit Pomogunan, a traditional ritual series performed by boboliyan or priestesses to cleanse the world from pandemics such as COVID-19 that are believed to occur due to human wrongdoing. This is linked to the sogit system of the Native Court of Kota Marudu for the Kimaragang. The implications of the ritual origins of the sogit system and the cultural identity of the Kimaragang are discussed in light of the importance of cultural heritage continuity and against calls to standardise the sogit systems for all the Native Courts in Sabah.
ADIEU TO CASH: A TRANSITION IN VIETNAM UNDER COVID-19 PANDEMIC, EVIDENCES FROM E-COMMERCE PLATFORMS
Authors: Nguyen Hoang - huy , Dung Phan Tran Trung , Dao Nguyen Ha Anh
Published: February 2025

The global COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the world economy, including Vietnam, yet the crisis has also levered the increase in the cashless payment rate, thereby giving rise to new consumer behaviour. The study aims to develop an integrated model of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) and Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) to examine factors affecting Vietnamese customers' intention to use cashless payment services on E-commerce platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on data from a survey of 183 samples, the proposed conceptual model was empirically validated by applying the Covariance-Based Structural Equation Modeling (CB-SEM) and bootstrapping techniques. Findings revealed that Vietnamese customers’ intention to use cashless payment on E-commerce platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic is positively influenced, either directly or indirectly, by performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, perceived security and privacy, and response efficacy, while self-efficacy and perceived severity were proved to be not significant enough. It can also be seen that social influence and self-efficacy have a direct positive effect on effort expectancy, and effort expectancy mediates their effects on performance expectancy, while response efficacy is directly associated with performance expectancy.
NARRATIVES OF MALAYSIAN INDIGENOUS PEOPLES: A HISTORICAL LINGUISTIC STUDY OF THEIR MIGRATION AND SETTLING DOWN BY ASMAH HAJI OMAR. KUALA LUMPUR: DEWAN BAHASA DAN PUSTAKA, 2023. 341PP. ISBN: 9789834935979.
Authors: Sophia Ahmad Sharifah
Published: February 2025

Professor Asmah Haji Omar has written a significant account of the collective memory of the people in Malaysia, represented by the diverse ethnolinguistic groups in Sarawak, Sabah and the Peninsula. The author utlised a historical linguistic approach which has been adept at revealing the interconnection of language and people, as they moved in space and time, the language too was developed into more or less diverse, or retain its unitary system, and in few cases were rendered into extinction. In examining each of the ethnic groups’ narratives, three elements were strung together: the motivation for the venturing out of the homeland; the contact with the other groups at the various points of transits, and the effect a permanent settlement had on the linguistic system of the ethnic groups. The core of the argument is to present ‘Malay’ as a geolinguitic category of identity which inhabits a Southeast Asian-wide identity and language, unites through a common linguistic root and geographical space.
Diversity, distribution and threat status of Fabaceae plants in Costa Rica: a 135-year herbarium record
Authors: Campos Parra Donifer , Blanco Picado Andres , Rojas Jimenez Keilor
Published: February 2025

Introduction: The Fabaceae family is one of the most abundant in Costa Rica, with at least 136 genera and 593 species, many of which are important for agriculture, forestry, and ornamental purposes. Objective: To understand species distribution and extent of collection efforts from the country’s two main herbaria. Methods: We cleaned databases from 1887 to 2022 at the University of Costa Rica (USJ) and the National Herbarium (CR). Results: We documented the presence of 154 genera of Fabaceae, with Inga being the most abundant and diverse. The largest collection effort occurred in 1993, with records of 112 genera and 321 species. We identified 19 species that had not been collected for more than 40 years. Puntarenas emerged as the province with the highest number of genera and species records (117 and 406, respectively), while at the cantonal level, La Cruz, Bagaces, and Osa presented the largest numbers of genera (89, 84, and 79, respectively). Most records are from the Tropical Humid Forest life zone (biotemperature 18-24 °C; precipitation 2 000-4 000 mm). The largest number of species was associated with non-climbing evergreen trees (228 species), followed by non-climbing evergreen shrub/trees (74 species). Additionally, we identified 5 species classified as critically endangered, 29 as endangered, and 21 as near threatened. Conclusion: Our herbarium analysis of Fabaceae in Costa Rica revealed a rich diversity (154 genera, predominantly Inga), with a spatial bias towards Puntarenas and the Tropical Humid Forest. Key findings include 19 long-uncollected species and considerable numbers of threatened species, underlining the need for further conservation efforts and exploration to address taxonomic gaps.
Dietas premium: aceptación y comportamiento alimentario de perros adultos (Canidae)
Authors: Moncada-Barrientos Karolina , Brenes-Soto Andrea
Published: February 2025

Introducción: La industria de alimentos para perros ha crecido significativamente, dando lugar a tendencias como los alimentos premium. Con una alta demanda y costos, evaluar la palatabilidad es esencial para garantizar una recepción positiva por parte de los animales. Actualmente, hay muy pocos estudios de este tipo en Costa Rica. Objetivo: Evaluar la aceptación y el comportamiento alimentario de perros adultos hacia dos alimentos comerciales premium. Métodos: Estudiamos a ocho perras adultas de raza grande, alimentándolas con tres dietas en varias etapas de la investigación: Control (utilizada para "limpiar" entre pruebas), A y B (alimentos premium). Utilizamos pruebas de un tazón para la aceptación y pruebas de dos tazones para preferencias. Usamos observación directa y videos para registrar el comportamiento. Resultados: No encontramos diferencias significativas en las pruebas de palatabilidad. Sin embargo, hubo diferencias (p < 0.05) en la velocidad de consumo en ambas pruebas, siendo la dieta B consumida más rápidamente (un tazón = 2.80 min; dos tazones = 10.04 min) que la dieta A (un tazón = 6.18 min; dos tazones = 22.06 min). Además, hubo una tendencia a consumir el alimento B primero. Los animales no mostraron alteraciones conductuales. Conclusión: Ambos alimentos fueron altamente palatables, pero el consumo favoreció el alimento B. Con el tiempo, muchos de los comportamientos observados disminuyeron a medida que los animales desarrollaron una rutina.
A política externa brasileira frente as mudanças climáticas e as oportunidades para a transição energética: durante os governos Lula
Authors:   , Macedo Gabriel Cardoso
Published: February 2025

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar a construção da política externa brasileira no âmbito ambiental, com foco nas mudanças climáticas e nas oportunidades relacionadas à transição energética. As mudanças climáticas configuram um dos principais jogos de poder no cenário global, com o Brasil desempenhando um papel estratégico devido à sua rica biodiversidade e matriz energética predominantemente limpa. A pesquisa adota uma abordagem qualitativa, baseada em revisão bibliográfica e análise de artigos, livros e notícias, permitindo identificar o potencial brasileiro para se consolidar como líder nas discussões climáticas e na geopolítica da transição energética. Os resultados destacam que, especialmente durante os governos de Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a pauta ambiental ganhou grande relevância, com o país participando ativamente de conferências internacionais. Nessas ocasiões, o Brasil defendeu tanto seu direito ao desenvolvimento econômico quanto a necessidade de compromissos climáticos mais ambiciosos por parte dos países desenvolvidos, além de enfatizar a importância da transferência de tecnologia para promover um desenvolvimento sustentável nos países periféricos. O estudo também ressalta o potencial energético brasileiro e as oportunidades de diversificação da matriz energética por meio de fontes como a energia eólica e solar, reduzindo a dependência de hidrelétricas. Assim, este trabalho contribui para a compreensão do papel estratégico do Brasil na transição energética global, evidenciando seu potencial para ocupar uma posição de destaque na geopolítica global.
Greenwashing in the era of sustainability: A systematic literature review
Authors: Feghali Khalil , Najem Reine , Metcalfe Beverly Dawn
Published: February 2025

This study aims to synthesize contemporary research on greenwashing, examining its conceptual foundations, practices, impacts, and the efficacy of regulatory frameworks designed to curb its proliferation in environmental literature. Following methodological approaches established by de Freitas Netto et al. (2020), Gatti et al. (2019), and Pendse et al. (2022), we developed a systematic dataset using specific inclusion and exclusion criteria based on targeted keywords. The analysis encompasses peer-reviewed English-language publications spanning from 1995 to 2024. Our findings reveal that existing research primarily investigates the social construction of greenwashing symbolism, including its motivating factors, strategic tactics, and consequential effects while identifying key deterrent mechanisms. The greenwashing phenomenon is analyzed through distinctive socio-cultural and geopolitical lenses, challenging the prevailing homogeneous theoretical discourse. To advance the field, the review offers valuable insights for policymakers evaluating regulatory effectiveness and provides an essential knowledge foundation for emerging scholars in the field, while advancing critical perspectives on greenwashing research.
CDKAL1 rs10946398 polymorphism as a critical genetic determinant for gestational diabetes mellitus in Pakistani pregnant women
Authors: Shan Tayyaba , Firasat Sabika , Gul Bushra , Ali Rizwan , Afshan Kiran
Published: February 2025

The likelihood of developing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is
influenced by interplay of genetic and non-genetic factors. Key non-genetic
contributors include elevated blood sugar levels, obesity, the inter
pregnancy interval, and advanced maternal age at conception. Additionally,
polymorphic variations within the CDKAL1 gene have also been identified as
contributing factors to GDM susceptibility in different ethnic populations.
CDKAL1 (Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 5 Regulatory Subunit Associated Protein
1-Like 1) gene on chromosome 6p22.3, is responsible for encoding a protein
of methylthiotransferase family. This protein is involved in critical
biological pathways related to tRNA processing and intron-containing
pre-mRNA processing. GDM, a complex disorder characterized by reduced
insulin sensitivity, affects glucose regulation and increases the risk of
severe long-term complications, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)
and damage to organs like the kidneys, eyes, blood vessels, and nerves.
Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) found within an intronic segment of
the CDKAL1 have been shown to increase vulnerability to both GDM and T2DM.
Current case-control study conducted at Wah General Hospital of Punjab
Province, Pakistan enrolled 78 pregnant women diagnosed with GDM and 78
non-diabetic pregnant women who underwent prenatal assessments. Statistical
analysis using SPSS 21.0 was performed to check the association of risk
factors associated with GDM. The rs10946398 variant in the CDKAL1 gene was
genotyped using the Tetra ARMS-PCR (Amplification Refractory Mutation
System). The analysis revealed a significant association of GDM with
different non-genetic risk factors. We also identified a positive
association of the CDKAL1 SNP rs10946398 and an elevated risk of gestational
diabetes (p<0.05) among the study participants. These findings provide
additional evidence supporting the association of the rs10946398 variant's
susceptibility to gestational diabetes in Pakistani pregnant women.
Nonetheless, further extensive large-scale analyses are required within
Pakistani population to elucidate the potential involvement of other
genetic variants associated with the disease.
A study on chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) EST under salinity stress and development of EST-SSRs molecular markers
Authors: Tarinejad Alireza , Alamholo Mostafa , Azad Del
Published: February 2025

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is one of the most important staple food legume
crops worldwide. For investigating molecular marker development and genetic
diversity, expressed sequence tags-simple sequence repeats (EST-SSRs) are of
particular importance. However, the number of key genes and molecular
markers are limited to undertake molecular breeding in chickpea and deal
with abiotic stresses. After downloading the EST sequences from the NCBI
website, we determined the contigs and singletons by EGassembler software
and the SSR in the EST sequences by SSRLocator software. Therefore, 993
contigs and 1953 singletons were obtained under salinity stress.
Accordingly, 16 SSR markers could be introduced for selection of tolerant
cultivars to salt stress in chickpea. Moreover, contig294, contig307, and
contig982; and singletons including GR403187.1, GR408755.1, and GR403067.1
could be suggested as new genes in controlling the salt stress tolerance
mechanism containing SSR markers. The highest percentage of TF in contigs
and singletons was associated with AP2, ERF, bZIP, Dof and WRKY. Moreover,
the hub genes detected contained SSR marker related to ABC transporter E
family and 1-aminocyclopropane-1- carboxylate oxidase. To evaluate the valid
of this research, for eight of the contig, specific primers were designed
and the result was confirmed by five of them via PCR. Chickpea ESTs
generated sets are considered as high-quality transcripts for functional
markers development and gene discovery related to abiotic stress tolerance
which are able to facilitate chickpea breeding.
Marker assisted selection of parental maize inbred lines for pyramiding of OPAQUE2 and CRTRB1 genes
Authors: Kostadinovic Marija , Ristic Danijela , Bozinovic Sofija , Galic Vlatko , Ignjatovic-Micic Dragana , Vancetovic Jelena
Published: February 2025

Marker assisted selection (MAS) is used in breeding to select progenies with
the desired genes. MAS based gene pyramiding could facilitate in pyramiding
of multiple genes for the simultaneous expression of more than one gene in a
single genetic background. The main advantages of this strategy for
germplasm improvement are elimination of extensive phenotyping, controlling
the linkage drag and reducing the breeding duration. The aim of this study
was to identify maize inbred lines that could serve as donors of opaque2 and
crtRB1 favorable alleles. These genes can work together in the same genetic
background to control the content of lysine, tryptophan, and beta-carotene.
Three SSR markers, phi057, phi112 and umc1066, linked to the opaque2 gene,
and crtRB1-3?TE, linked to the crtRB1, were employed for parental
polymorphism screening. Recurrent parent (RP) was clearly distinguishable
with crtRB1-specific marker from the donor parent (DP). The donors carried
the favorable allele of crtRB1 (543 bp), while the recurrent parent
exhibited the unfavorable crtRB1 allele (296 bp). Out of six DP lines, only
one (DP1) was distinguishable with opaque2-specific markers from the RP
line. The phi057 amplified 170 bp fragment in DP and 160 bp fragment in RP,
while umc1066 amplified 150 bp fragment in DP and 160-170 bp fragment in RP.
The phi112 showed a null fragment with DP and a band size around 170bp with
RP. Therefore, DP1 was identified as the inbred line with potential to be
used as a donor for pyramiding of opaque2 and crtRB1 genes, producing the
breeding materials with high contents of lysine, tryptophan and beta-
carotene, the major nutritional traits in maize.
Estimation of genetic analysis by using half diallel crosses underlying eggplant for tropical climates
Authors: Datta Rani , Rafii Mohd , Misran Azizah , Jusoh Mashitah , Yusuff Oladosu , Uddin Shalim
Published: February 2025

Predicting and evaluating hybrid performance is essential in eggplant
(Solanum melongena) breeding. Based on this background, 55 F1 hybrids
derived from 11 ? 11 half-diallel fashion were evaluated on agronomic and
morphological conventional descriptors in two locations. Different genetic
components of variation were also calculated for all the studied
characters. Almost all the characters showed significant environmental
effects except the number of main stems per plant and fruit production per
plant. The value of mean squares for GCA was larger than those values of SCA
for all variables except fruit production per plant, demonstrating that the
additive gene action predominated for both locations. Additionally, Baker?s
ratio for the characters under investigation ranged from 0.66 to 0.98,
showing that the additive effect is prevalent among the evaluated
characters. The dominant genetic effects (b) were smaller than additive
genetic effects (a) of all the studied characters except for fruit
production per plant. Positive dominance (H1 and H2) values were obtained
for all the studied characters, proving the significance of non-additive
components in the inheritance of these characters. Moreover, the value of
h2/H2 was less than one for all the studied characters revealing that one
major gene group was involved for all characters. Therefore, it was
indicated that hybrid breeding might be effectively employed to increase
production and improve quality attributes in eggplant.
Comparison of wet-milling properties and starch characterization of ten maize genotypes for potential food industry applications
Authors: Milovanovic Danka , Nikolic Valentina , Saric Beka , Simic Marijana , Zilic Sladjana
Published: February 2025

Starch is the primary component of the maize grain which accumulates in the
endosperm and accounts for approximately 70% of the dry matter. The starch
of ten selected maize genotypes (six yellow, three waxy yellow, and one red
genotype) was characterized in this study in order to determine the
possibility of application in the food industry. The yield of starch and
by-products (maize gluten, germ, brain), percentage of starch recovery, as
well as in vitro digestibility of starch and its structural and gelling
properties were determined after conducting a laboratory wet milling
process. The percentage of starch recovery ranged from 70.31% (ZP 6073wx) to
90.84% (ZP 299). The starch of seven standard grain yellow genotypes had the
normal amylose content (20-24%), while the three waxy genotypes had the
expected amylopectin content of 100%. The amylopectin starch of genotype ZP
6066wx had the highest swelling power (SP) (13.12 g/g) and the highest
solubility index (WSI) (20 g/100g), while the genotype with standard red
grain had the highest level of water absorption index (WAI) (12.75 g/g). The
results showed that the starch obtained from the investigated maize
genotypes meets the food grade quality criteria. Therefore, it is suitable
for a wide range of applications in the food industry.
The Greek right after the Colonel’s regime (1974-2024)
Authors: Pejkovic Marko
Published: February 2025

This work has a dual purpose. Firstly, it explains the specificity of the
Greek right in comparison to the European right. Secondly, it provides a
concise overview of the programmatic ideas and electoral dynamics of Greek
parties belonging to the right during the specified period. These topics are
largely unfamiliar to Serbian political science. Following the
introduction, the first part of the paper establishes the spatial-temporal
framework of the research by identifying the parties that constitute the
Greek right during the relevant period. The second part of the paper delves
into the reasons behind the Greek right?s oscillation between anti-Semitism
(anti-Zionism) and philo-Semitism (philo-Zionism). It explores whether this
oscillation was influenced by foreign policy considerations, particularly in
the context of Jewish-Turkish relations, rather than domestic politics (the
question of integrating the Jewish community into a given nation as it was
in other parts of Europe). It particularly investigates why the ?Golden
Dawn? party stands out as the only right-wing party that does not conform to
this trend? The third part of the paper traces the ideological and electoral
trajectory of Greek right-wing parties. Despite a highly volatile party
landscape, there is a notable continuity in the ideas promoted by these
parties.
European borders: A theoretical approach
Authors: Antoni Jean-Philippe
Published: February 2025

Borders are commonplace boundaries that can be found on any world map. They
are an accurate representation of the political organization of states, but
they are inadequate for mapping the reality and diversity of Europe?s
regions, incapable of considering peoples on multiple scales of belonging.
More complex ?spatial fringes? are in themselves part of the European
heritage, within a framework that relies on federative interlocking more
than on a binary juxtaposition of jurisdictional entities. What about
Europe?s external borders? They can be envisaged as margins and confines (in
Russia, Turkey and the Mediterranean) with limits fluctuating throughout
history according to the power of civilizations. Rather than reducing these
?borders? to walls, it is necessary to make them thicker, and use the
diplomatic intelligence inherited from centuries of confrontation with
borders to control what others manage with fences and machines.
African rhino conservation 2025–2035 : a contemporary strategic framework
Authors: Belfour David , Ferreira Sam H. , Gaymer Jamie , Lewis Claire , Mafumo Humbulani , Makoma Keitumetse , Mgoola William , Reuben Mmadi , Shaw Jo , Uri-Khob Simson
Published: February 2025

Rhinos are part of the charismatic megafauna of Africa and ar e valued in multiple ways by African and global stakeholders. Over the past three decades, continental, regional and national conservation efforts have produced successive rhino conservation action plans and management plans. The African Rhino Specialist Group often supported these plans under the auspices of the IUCN Species Survival Commission. This framework for African rhino conservation builds upon past plans and presents fresh approaches to rhino conservation, integrating new insights with proven practices. This framework is an adaptive, living framework seeking to ensure that societal expectations are accommodated, particularly those of local peoples.
Polarization state and its effect on the optical neural network of a semiconductor laser in a chaos state
Authors: Hemed Ayser A. , Jaber Mustafa M.
Published: February 2025

The operation of an optical neural network via feed-forward (FF) configuration is experimentally simulated in the laboratory. We test the FF setup using optical injection and examine the behavior of follower laser diodes (FLDs) subjected to chaotic modulation. The last two laser diodes are exposed to different weights of chaotic modulated signals through optical filtration and the angle of the influencer laser. We observe a maximum FWHM of 1.8 GHz for FLD at an angle (C) of 70° and a modulated signal attenuation of −12 dB. We calculate the correlation between the influencer lasers (ILDs) and FLDs to determine the synchronization state. Results indicate fluctuations between negative and positive values, with the best correlation value being −0.4. These results confirm antisynchronized ILD-FLDs, which is crucial for ensuring privacy in transmitting units within a chaotic optical communication system simulating an optical neural network.
Spirulina Polypeptides Inhibit the Growth of Human Lung Tumor (H460) Cells
Authors: NK Gunasekaran , U Pokharel , K Prabhakaran , JC Hall , S Kumar , GT Ramesh
Published: February 2025

Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, are some of the oldest organisms on Earth which grow even in extreme conditions. These
algae have biologically active compounds which may contribute to the treatment of cancer due to their inhibitory effect against
cell cycle and proliferation. Biologically active polypeptides obtained from the filamentous cyanobacterium called spirulina
have considerable amounts of proteins and medicinal properties. Spirulina is shown to have benefits across a range of human
health indications from malnutrition to anticancer properties. In this research, polypeptides were hydrolyzed from proteins
present in spirulina and their anticancer effects were studied using assays such as MTT, Live/Dead, and Cell proliferation in
Human Lung Tumor (H460) Cell model.
Tibiotarsus Osteosynthesis Using Tie-in in Blue-Fronted Amazon Parrot (Amazona aestiva)-Case Report
Authors: B Zafalon-Silva , A Paula Morel , M Ferreira Feyh , T Tosetto Santin , G Guiomara Stein , R Teresinha França , C Dahl Corcini
Published: February 2025

In avian orthopedics, various conservative and surgical techniques are reported for fracture treatment, with the choice of
an appropriate osteosynthesis technique being challenging due to the biological, mechanical, and clinical aspects of each
species. Within this context, the objective of the present study is to report the use of Tie-in fixation in the treatment of a distal
diaphyseal tibiotarsus fracture in a Blue-fronted Amazon parrot (Amazona aestiva). The bird was presented with a history
of trauma due to a fall and radiographic examination revealed a complete, oblique fracture in the distal third of the right
tibiotarsus. Osteosynthesis was performed by an open fracture reduction and normograde insertion of a Kirschner wire into
the tibiotarsus. Subsequently, three additional Kirschner wires were inserted as a Type II external skeletal fixator. A external
bar made of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) was used to connect the intramedullary pin with the external fixator. Fracture
healing progression was monitored by radiographs at 21, 35, and 48 days postoperatively. By day 35, bone callus formation
and early remodeling were observed, prompting implant removal. It was concluded that the treatment was appropriate for the
patient, with biological, clinical, and mechanical factors contributing to the success of the therapy.
Innovation of a Flattening Tool for Optimizing the Water Hyacinth Weaving Process at Maeswara Basket: A Preliminary Study and Technology Implementation
Authors: Kholifah Nur , Triyanto  , Elvera Resi Sepsilia , Nurtanto Muhammad , Eko Wibowo Aris , Mutohhari Farid , Satya Danang , Cintiara Kinanti Tabita
Published: February 2025

Maeswara Basket faces problems with manual flattening tools that are ineffective in producing crafts from water hyacinth fibre. The proposed solution is developing a flattening tool by considering ergonomics, work safety, speed settings, and primary controls features. This study uses a community-based research (CBR) approach with five stages: problem identification, literature analysis, design planning, manufacturing, and evaluation. Six people assessed the flattening tool based on ease of use, process efficiency, quality of results, and overall evaluation using a Likert scale of 1-5. The results showed that the tool met important criteria such as ergonomics, ease of operation, flattening speed, thickness consistency, quality of results, and component durability, with scores ranging from 4.3 to 4.8 out of 5.0, categorized as "very satisfactory." The new tool excels in ease of use, process efficiency, and quality of results, with the main features of speed settings and controls that maintain the stability of fibre size during the flattening process. This study contributes to the development of products according to community needs. It has the potential to increase the production capacity of water hyacinth artisans, with opportunities for further development using automation technology.
Attracting International Students' Interest in Mobility and Advanced Study Programs in Indonesia: Case Study of Malaysian Vocational Education Students
Authors: Rohendi Dedi , Kuntadi Iwa , Suryadi Dedy , Ana  , Muktiarni  , Hanapi Zaliza , Ramadhan Muhammad Oka , Iskandar Naufal Nadhif Rabbani
Published: February 2025

In the context of the global economy, the importance of international exposure for vocational students cannot be overstated. Indonesia, with its abundant educational resources and cultural richness, has yet to tap its potential as a leading destination for international students. This study examines the development and impact of a socialization program to increase Malaysian vocational students’ interest in mobility programs and further study in Indonesia. The participants in this study were university students. Data collection was conducted through an online survey using a pretest and posttest questionnaire instrument. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test to test the hypothesis that there is a significant positive change in student interest and the N-Gain value to determine the magnitude of the increase in interest. The results showed a moderate increase in interest, confirming the important role of prior knowledge and institutional image in the decision-making process. These findings suggest that Indonesian universities need to increase their global visibility through strategic marketing and international collaboration. The implications of this study provide important insights for policymakers, higher education institutions, and other stakeholders in increasing Indonesia’s attractiveness as an educational destination for international students, especially from Malaysia.
Teacher Empowerment: Engaging E-Modules with Book Creators
Authors: Elsita Lisnawati Guntar  , I Made Agus Oka Gunawan  , Ida Ayu Oka Purnami
Published: February 2025

Technological advances offer great opportunities to enrich the learning process, one of which is through the development of e-modules. However, the use of this technology is often not optimal due to limited training or lack of collaboration between teachers and book creators as content experts. By involving book creators, teachers can get guidance in producing teaching materials that are not only technology-based, but also have high quality standards. This research aims to increase teacher competence in creating interactive learning e-modules using the Book Creator application in one of the state schools. Through training and mentoring, teachers of all subjects are trained to design interesting and effective modules. In this research, researchers used field note instruments, questionnaires and unstructured interviews to find out the problems faced by participants. The number of participants was 48 people, participants came from teachers in various fields of expertise. The evaluation results show that this training is very effective in increasing participants' understanding and skills in making digital books. As many as 69.4% of participants strongly agreed that they felt more helped by using the Book Creator-based E-Module, while 72.2% felt significant benefits from this training. The resulting modules were then implemented in classroom learning and succeeded in increasing students' motivation and understanding of the subject. This shows that training in creating e-modules based on Book Creator can be an effective solution for improving the quality of learning in schools. The implications of this research provide a significant contribution to teacher professional development, especially in the context of the use of technology and enrichment of teaching materials.
Transfer Teknologi Tepat Guna Pada Industri Pengolahan Kopi Arabika
Authors: Lasmawan I Wayan , Suci I Made , I Wayan Pardi  , Muliarta I Nengah , Marsakawati Ni Putu Era
Published: February 2025

Desa Belantih merupakan salah satu desa yang memiliki potensi besar pada bidang perkebunan kopi. Belantih Coffee Farm dan Kelompok Tani Dharma Kriya merupakan dua industri pengolahan Kopi Arabika Kintamani yang ada di Desa Belantih. Akan tetapi dalam menjalankan usahanya kedua mitra menghadapi berbagai permasalahan yaitu kedua mitra tidak memiliki mesin pulper, dan huller. Metode pemasaran yang digunakan oleh mitra hanya mengandalkan teman di whatapp grup atau teman dekat, serta dengan metode pemasaran dari mulut ke mulut. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah Particiatory Action and Learning System (PALS). Terdapat beberapa kegiatan yang dilaksanakan untuk mengoptimalkan potensi dan menyelesaikan permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh kedua mitra, yakni transfer teknologi tepat guna berupa mesin pulper kepada UMKM Belantih Coffee Farm dan mesin huller kepada Kelompok Tani Dharma Kriya, pelatihan fotografi dan videografi produk, pelatihan pembuatan konten pemasaran (copywriting), pelatihan social media marketing, dan pelatihan marketpalce usaha kepada kedua mitra. Kedua mitra mampu menggunakan social media untuk mempromosikan produk kopi arabika Kintamani. Kedua mitra mampu menggunakan marketpalce  berupa shopee untuk mempromosikan produk kopi arabika Kintamani.