bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Satisfaction of Medical Students with Distance Form of Practice Organization: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Kazan (Volga region) Federal University, Kazan, Russia, Galimova Elvira ,   Federal Scientific Center of Psychological and Multidisciplinary Research, Kazan Branch, Kazan, Russia, Zakirova Elvira ,   Kazan (Volga region) Federal University, Kazan, Russia
Published: January 2025

This study focused on the assessment of medical students' satisfaction with the organization of practical training in pandemic conditions through the identification of discrepancies between the conditions of the actual implementation of practical training of medical students and their expectations. The study contributed to the identification of problems in the organization of educational and industrial practice in a distance format during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research design was based on the application of an internet survey using Google Forms and the processing of quantitative data using descriptive statistics. Data visualization using histograms and comparison with Gaussian curve was used to interpret the results.
Difficulties of practice supervisors in organizing practical activities of students in the distance format were revealed, as to solve the set tasks of practice supervisors had to use, in a very short period of time, developed digital educational resources with accompanying online counseling and using the capabilities of the simulation center, taking into account sanitary and epidemiological requirements for maximum immersion to real medical cases.
The results of the study can become a tool for collecting reliable feedback on the suddenly changed format of medical students' practical training on the example of Kazan Federal University. The study reflects the results of the new format of internship organization, which allows supervisors of practical training to rethink the possibility of this format for future times.
Taxonomic Model of Training of Future Teachers in The System of Social Partnership “Pedagogical University – Preschool Educational Organization”
Authors:   Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia, Dankova Veronika , Shikhova Olga ,   Kalashnikov Izhevsk State Technical University, Izhevsk, Russia, Shikhov Yuri ,   Kalashnikov Izhevsk State Technical University, Izhevsk, Russia, Valeev Agzam ,   Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia
Published: January 2025

According to the Concept of the State Program of the Russian Federation “Education Development” until 2030, in order to create advanced professional training of specialists, it is necessary to more fully use the mechanisms of social partnership, which allows to coordinate the diverse needs of the labor market and the academic community. However, for a more reasoned inclusion of social partners in the process of professional training, a multidimensional model specifying the goals and functions of all partnership participants at each stage of students' education in higher education is needed.
The aim of the work is to substantiate the taxonomic model of professional training of future teachers in social partnership of pedagogical university and preschool educational organization.
The methodology and methods of the research are based on the system, competence and qualimetric approaches, which allow to determine the agreed with social partners competence-oriented goals of professional training of future teachers in the system of social partnership of pedagogical university and preschool educational organization using the method of group expert evaluations. The structure and content of the taxonomic model of students' training in social partnership between a pedagogical university and a preschool educational organization are determined by the method of group expert evaluations. The proposed taxonomic model can be useful for the university administration and academic staff in designing the educational process within the framework of individual educational trajectories of students, taking into account the needs of the regional labor market and the resources of social partners.
Migrant Students in Russian Schools: Teachers’ Attitudes and Practices
Authors:   Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia, Khairutdinova Rezeda ,   Federal Scientific Center of Psychological and Multidisciplinary Research, Kazan Branch, Kazan, Russia, Gromova Chulpan ,   Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia
Published: January 2025

In the absence of state adaptive programmes, the key role in the inclusion of migrant children in the educational environment is assigned to the school teacher. The attitudes and educational strategies of the teacher are important competences for working with foreign students at school. This problem is little covered in the Russian context and requires special scientific analysis. The paper presents data from a qualitative study designed to identify and characterise teachers’ attitudes and practices in their work with migrant children, as well as to determine whether there is a relationship between the variables. The empirical data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and categorized using deductive and inductive content analysis. The study participants were school teachers from the Republic of Tatarstan who had experience in working with foreign students. The findings revealed three types of educational practices, i.e. language support, academic support, and creating a friendly environment in the classroom. Analysing teachers’ attitudes toward migrant schoolchildren in the interview responses, the authors have found that teachers’ positive attitudes mostly lead to high expectations for the academic achievement of migrant students. The study also revealed the conceptual orientation of teachers’ attitudes that predominantly reflected a pluralistic approach to the ethnocultural diversity in the classroom. The paper concludes that positive attitudes, high academic expectations, and pluralistic ideas favourably influence teacher practices, which contributes to the academic success of migrant children in school. The research findings will be used in the joint professional development programme for teacher education institutions and universities, following the introduction of modules on the adaptation of foreign minors and children from the families with migration history.
Personal Factors Contributing to the Formation of Identity of Persons from Dysfunctional Families
Authors:   Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, Kazan, Russia, Khakimzyanov Ruslan , Lavrentieva Anna ,   Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, Kazan, Russia
Published: January 2025

A sense of one's own identity is the main factor in the harmonious development of a personality. A person's identity is formed in the process of social development of personality and is largely determined by the object relationships that develop in the family. In daily clinical practice, psychologists are increasingly confronted with the borderline personality structure that manifests itself in clients, and borderline personality organization is closely related to the problem of Ego strength and identity. Although the issue of identity has been studied quite deeply, the relationship between family well-being and the identity of a mature person has not been studied enough. Especially little attention is paid to the formation of identity in children from disadvantaged families. The purpose of this study is to identify the factors contributing to the formation of identity in children from disadvantaged families. The article presents the results of an empirical study that showed that people from disadvantaged families have not formed an identity. Correlation analysis revealed the individual traits characteristic of such people. If psychologists manage to develop these traits, they will be able to have a more targeted impact on the formation of identity in these people.
PELATIHAN IDENTIFIKASI RESEARCH GAP DALAM PENELITIAN DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN PUBLISH OR PERISH DAN VOSVIEWER
Authors: Juliansyah Hijri , Sari Cut Putri Mellita , Nailufar Fanny , Trisniarti Noviami
Published: January 2025

ABSTRAKKegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan wawasan keilmuan bagi mahasiswa sebagai calon peneliti, khususnya peneliti pemula, dalam menemukan gap penelitian secara efektif dengan menggunakan aplikasi Publish or Perish dan VOSviewer. Proses menemukan gap penelitian merupakan salah satu langkah krusial dalam memastikan bahwa penelitian yang dilakukan memiliki kontribusi signifikan terhadap perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan. Melalui kegiatan pengabdian ini, diharapkan para mahasiswa sebagai calon peneliti dapat lebih memahami dan mengaplikasikan teknik ini untuk mempercepat proses identifikasi gap penelitian. Hasil kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi Publish or Perish dapat memfasilitasi penelusuran literatur dengan hasil yang lebih relevan, sedangkan VOSviewer memungkinkan visualisasi peta topik untuk analisis yang lebih mendalam terhadap perkembangan riset. Kegiatan pengabdian ini menghasilkan pemahaman bagi mahasiswa dan menunjukkan bahwa Publish or Perish dan VOSviewer adalah alat yang sangat berguna dalam proses identifikasi research gap bagi peneliti dalam hal ini para mahasiswa. Publish or Perish mempermudah penelusuran literatur yang relevan, sedangkan VOSviewer memberikan visualisasi hubungan antar topik, sehingga memudahkan identifikasi area yang masih kurang dijelajahi.  Kata kunci: Research Gap, Publish or Perish , VOSviewer
IMPACT OF QUALITY OF WORK LIFE ON THE EMPLOYEE’S JOB SATISFACTION IN THE PRIVATE COLLEGES OF BANGALORE CITY
Authors: G Muniraju
Published: January 2025

Teachers may not be able to show their dedication to effectively teaching the material and their talents may not be fully utilized if they are not satisfied with their current position. The study's primary goal is to investigate the variables influencing academic staff members' job satisfaction and work-life balance in private colleges of Bangalore City. To determine the outcomes for the hypothesis set, descriptive research approach was employed. Data was gathered through interviews and a structured questionnaire. All 75 private higher education institutions in Bangalore that provide management degrees were included in the sample frame. There were 172 lecturers in the sample. SPSS software is used for the analysis. To determine the link between the chosen variables, the regression equation tool was used for the investigation. The primary findings revealed that Promotion opportunity, Pleasurable work environment, Opportunity to share the idea, Respect for individual decisions, Participation in Mgt. Decision Making, Employees Unions, Employees Coordination, Proud to Work in an organisation, Career development, Reduced Frustration, Favourable legal policies, Self-Growth, Reputation of the organisation are the variables related to employees expected quality of work life have found significant with employee’s job satisfaction in private colleges of Bangalore city. Employees wellbeing, Employees equal consideration, No discrimination, Employees wellbeing, Employer Caring, Awards and rewards, Appropriate Vision and Mission, Performance appraisal, Respect for new ideas, Friendly Ownership, Liberal organisation policies, Best Employees awards etc, Work assignment based on capacity, Followed Government rules in HR, Adequate infrastructural and ICT facilities are the variables related to owner’s Characteristics have found significant with employee’s job satisfaction in private colleges of Bangalore city.
Comparative Study on the Extraction of Crude Fucoidan from Brown Seaweed using Conventional, Microwave and Ultrasound-Assisted Methods
Authors: Dwijayanto Afif , Al-Yousefi Ahmed Mahmood Abdulhameed Abdullah , Puspasari Ifa , Markom Masturah
Published: January 2025

Brown seaweeds are rich in fucoidan, a sulfated polysaccharide with antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. The brown algae Sargassum sp. has not been thoroughly investigated for fucoidan extraction using various techniques and evaluations of their effects on extraction yield and its structural properties. The purpose of this study was to compare the structural characteristics and extraction yield of fucoidan from Sargassum sp. using conventional, microwave, and ultrasonic-assisted extraction methods. The results showed that a slightly higher yield was obtained by using the ultrasonic-assisted extraction method (2.772%) followed by the microwave-assisted extraction method (2.494%) and conventional extraction method (2.399%). However, the IC50 values for antioxidants were found to be lower (less value is preferable) for crude fucoidan obtained by microwave-assisted extraction method (175 ?g/ml) than for conventional (195 ?g/ml) and ultrasound-assisted extraction methods (230 ?g/ml). The crude fucoidan obtained from the three different extraction methods showed moderate antioxidant strength
Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)SDG 3: Good Health and Well-beingSDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and InfrastructureSDG 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionDG 14: Life Below Water
MODELING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL SUBSURFACE STRUCTURES BASED ON GRAVITY ANOMALY IN SOUTHWEST SUMBA INDONESIA
Authors: Novitri Adinda , Margiono Relly , Pevriadi Anggi , Zakariya Hilmi , Segoro Yan Adi
Published: January 2025

Modeling subsurface conditions using gravity anomaly data, focusing on density contrasts, provides critical insights into subsurface structures and supports identifying rock types. This study aims to define residual gravity anomalies in the Sumba region and utilize them to develop a three-dimensional subsurface model of Southwest Sumba, characterizing density contrasts and associated rock formations. Gravity data from the TOPEX dataset were employed in this research. The Airy isostasy model was applied to separate regional and residual anomalies, followed by a three-dimensional inversion using the Generalized Cross-Validation (GCV) method. The results reveal residual gravity anomalies range from -170 mGal to 211 mGal, with the Java Trench exhibiting the highest anomaly. The 3D modeling shows a relatively homogeneous density contrast at shallow depths, transitioning to more erratic variations at greater depths, extending to 15 km beneath Southwest Sumba Island. Furthermore, the calculated densities are consistent with the region's known geological background. The Java Trench, located south of Sumba, notably demonstrates a consistently high-density contrast from shallow to deeper depths, highlighting its tectonic complexity.
Model of Multisector And Multidimensional Approaches: An Effort to Stunting Prevention Education in Kuantan Singingi Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Anwika Yuka Martlisda , Komar Oong , Suryadi Ace , Sudiapermana Elih
Published: January 2025

This study aims to determine how the multisector and multidimensional approach model is in efforts to prevent stunting in Kuantan Singingi Regency. The method used qualitative descriptive approach. The selection of informants using a purposive sample of 5 people : 1 person from the Population Control, Family Planning, Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Service (DP2KBP3A), 1 person Health Service, 1 person Health Center, 1 person the Stunting Acceleration Team (TPPS) and 1 person from the head of Posyandu. Data collection used in-depth interviews, participatory observation and documentation studies. Data analysis used qualitative analysis. The results showed that the multisector approach model was integrated from the central level, provincial level, district/city, external to village. Collaborating with the Education, Health, social, economic, agricultural, plantation sectors, etc. involving the central and regional governments, Community Institutions, community leaders and the general public. Multidimensional targets are mothers, toddlers, teenagers, prospective brides, pregnant women, children, and the elderly. The results show that stunting rates are decrease. Supporting factors are government support and an integrated stunting prevention education model with various sectors. Obstacles factors are the quality of human resources, the social culture of the local community and the stigma of stunting as negative
Unveiling the impact of neurodevelopmental disabilities on intra family dynamics: A phenomenological exploration.
Authors: Fareeha Latif  , Saqib Bajwa  , Rabbia Ashraf  , Sarwat Malik  , Farasat Ali Dogar  , Ali Anjum
Published: January 2025

Objective: To explore perceived intrafamily challenges and experiences of having a child with neurodevelopmental disabilities and provide a multifacet impact of having NDD on three familial subsystems: Parental, Spousal and Sibling subsystem. Study Design: Descriptive Exploratory Phenomenological Design was utilized. Setting: The Children’s Hospital & Institute of Child Health, Lahore. Period: September 2022 to January 2023. Methods: Qualitative research method was used in current study. Sample X three families having a child diagnosed with NDD were included. Purposive sampling was used, with the inclusion of all members of the families. Families having only one child with NDD were included in the study. Results: Thematic analysis found two superordinate themes i.e. family role and societal factors, with five major themes i.e. father, mother and sister factors, coping strategies and family support. Conclusion: Families having autism spectrum disorder children had relatively more stress than families of having children with other developmental disabilities. Mothers were reported to face more emotional reactions than fathers. Spirituality and spouse support was considered the most effective coping by mothers. Siblings faced mixed feelings in the presence of a child having NDD. Society needs awareness, acceptance, and sensitivity towards these families. More rehabilitation and treatment services need to be developed in Pakistan.
Inguinal hernia: A hereditary disorder.
Authors: Imamuddin Baloch  , Bushra Shaikh  , Azhar Ali Shah  , Abdul Sami Mirani  , Farman Ali Bijarani  , Lubna Faisal  , Nosheen Azhar
Published: January 2025

Objective: To determine that inguinal hernia is an inherited disease running in families. Study Design: Prospective Observational. Setting: Surgical Unit I & III of Ghulam Mohammad Mahar Medical College Hospital, Sukkur. Period: June 2017 to May 2022. Methods: A total of 1590 patients of inguinal hernia who presented to surgical OPD or emergency of GMMM College were included in the study. A detailed history was taken and examination done. Important parameters noted were age, gender, occupation, family history of inguinal hernia, degree of relative with inguinal hernia, type of inguinal hernia, primary or recurrent Hernia. Results: Out of total 1590 patients, 1499 (94%) were males and 91 (5.75%) females with male to female ratio of M: F=16.47:1 (Figure-1). Age ranged from 6 to 81 years with mean age of 52.32±15.25 years (Table-I). Out of 1590 patients, 1558 (97%) patients had primary while 32 (3%) had recurrent hernia. Out of 1590 patients, 1081 (68%) patients had direct hernia whereas 509 (32%) had indirect hernia; 843 (53%) were right sided, 722 (45.4%) left sided and 25 (1.6%) were bilateral hernia. Out of 1590 patients, 1312 (82.52%) had positive family history of inguinal hernia whereas 278 (17.48%) had negative family history for inguinal hernia. Out of 1312 with positive family history 971 (74%) patients had first degree relative with hernia, while 341 (26%) had 2nd degree relative with hernia (Table-II). Out of 32 cases of recurrent inguinal hernia, 22 (68.8%) had positive history of 1st degree relative with hernia, 9 (28.1%) had second degree relative with hernia whereas only 1 (3.1%) had negative family history for hernia. Conclusion: Our study concludes that family history of inguinal hernia poses a significant risk for developing hernia.
Frequency of abruptio placentae in preterm premature rupture of membranes.
Authors: Aneela Mumtaz  , Tehsina Ali  , Kalsoom Habib Khattak  , Bushra Khan
Published: January 2025

Objective: To determine frequency of abruptio placentae in preterm premature rupture of membranes. Study Design: Analytical Cross-sectional Description. Setting: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar. Period: April 23, 2021 to April 23, 2022. Methods: We enrolled 326 patients aged 18 to 35 years, all of whom had singleton pregnancies and presented with preterm premature rupture of membranes (PROM) that occurred less than 48 hours prior to their presentation. These assessments were conducted in both the outpatient and emergency departments to confirm instances of preterm PROM, identified by the pooling or leakage of amniotic fluid in the backside of vaginal vault or from the cervix during examination. Patient follow-up extended from their admission into the Obstetric suite until delivery. Abruptio placentae was diagnosed in cases where a normally positioned placenta separated after 28 weeks of gestation. This diagnosis was supported by ultrasound findings and clinically by symptoms such as painful abdomen during physical examination, whether bleeding per vagina is present or not (between 200 to 400 ml) and the presence of retroplacental clots post-delivery. Results: In our research of 326 patients, 35% (approximately 114 patients) were experiencing their first pregnancy (primigravida), while 65% (approximately 212 patients) had been pregnant before (multigravida). The research found that 6% of the total patients (about 20 patients) experienced placental abruption. This indicates an important correlation of preterm premature rupture of membranes and placental abruption. Regarding the gestational period, 124 patients (38%) were under 34 weeks of gestation, whereas 202 patients (62%) were over 34 weeks. The age distribution was also analyzed: 147 patients (45%) were between 18 to 25 years old, and 179 patients (55%) were between 26 to 35 years old. The average age was 31 years with A measure of variability of ± 9.74. After applying the post-stratification chi-square test, we obtained a P value of ≤0.05, indicating statistical importance. Conclusion: Preterm premature rupture of membranes is associated with a 6% risk of abruptio placentae.
Paternal depression in Pakistan: An overlooked concern.
Authors: Khadeeja Ishtiaq  , Iqra Shakoor
Published: January 2025

Paternal depression, though gaining global attention, remains a largely overlooked issue in Pakistan, where cultural norms and societal expectations often discourage fathers from expressing emotional vulnerability. This commentary examines the prevalence, risk factors, and consequences of paternal depression in Pakistan, drawing comparisons with international studies. Emerging evidence suggests that paternal depression in Pakistan may be more prevalent than previously thought, with similar rates found in other low- and middle-income countries. Key risk factors identified include financial stress, relationship difficulties, and lack of social support, all of which are particularly pronounced in Pakistan’s socio-economic and cultural context. The impact of paternal depression extends beyond the father, influencing family dynamics, child development, and maternal mental health. Children of depressed fathers are more likely to experience behavioral and emotional challenges, while the mother’s mental health may also deteriorate due to the added burden. This paper advocates for increased awareness, culturally sensitive interventions, and the integration of mental health screenings for fathers within maternal and child health services. Addressing paternal depression is crucial for improving family well-being, child development, and long-term public health outcomes in Pakistan.
Magnitude of depression and anxiety in patients with irritable bowel syndrome: A comparative cross-sectional study.
Authors: Attique Rahman  , Lubna Kamani
Published: January 2025

Objective: To find out the magnitude of depression and anxiety in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) presenting at a tertiary care Gastroenterology clinic of Karachi, Pakistan. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Department of Gastroenterology, Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan. Period: February 2022 to July 2022. Methods: Patients of both genders, aged 18 – 50 years and newly diagnosed IBS patients (as per ROME-IV criteria) were assessed. Patient’s attendants, hospital staff, and students without any symptoms of IBS were taken as healthy controls. Non-probability, consecutive sampling technique was adopted. Depression and anxiety were determined using hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS). The collected data was entered and analyzed using IBM-SPSS Statistics, version 26.0. Chi-square test was applied to compare data taking p<0.05 as significant. Results: This study was conducted on 110 IBS and 110 healthy controls. The mean age of the IBS group was 32.81± 1.12 years while that of the healthy group was 37.60 ± 1.08 years. There were 47 (42.7%) males and 63 (57.3%) females in IBS group while 72 (65.5%) males and 38 (34.5%) females in healthy groups. The prevalence of anxiety was 52.7% and that of depression was 49% according to HAD Scale in IBS group (p<0.001). Conclusion: A strong association of IBS with anxiety and depression was noted, highlighting the necessity of screening for these disorders in gastrointestinal clinics.
Autolesão na adolescência: Oficina de capacitação para docentes da educação básica
Authors: Aragão Milena , Nunes Júlia , Wilton José , Faro André
Published: January 2025

Material voltado à capacitação de docentes da educação básica sobre como lidar com a autolesão na adolescência.
Autolesão na adolescência: Tutorial para gestores da educação básica.
Authors: Aragão Milena , Nunes Júlia , Santos José Wilton da Cruz , Faro André
Published: January 2025

Material voltado à psicoeducação de gestores da educação básica sobre autolesão na adolescência.
Tales of the North American Indians
Authors: Thompson Stith
Published: January 2025

A classic collection of Indian myths and legends; mythological, hero and trickster tales; tales of magic and enchantment; many more.
Genetic diversity of kaffir sorghum accessions from the VIR collection in kafirin-encoding loci
Authors: Alpatieva N. V. , Anisimova I. N. , Ryazanova M. K. , Vasipov V. V. , Abdullaev R. A. , Romanova O. I. , Radchenko E. E.
Published: January 2025

Background. Sorghum is a universal, highly drought-resistant crop, widely cultivated throughout the world. Sorghum grain has a valuable biochemical composition and is utilized in both food and feed production. Due to the unique structure of endosperm storage proteins, kafirins, adding sorghum flour to dough is promising for producing dietetic nutrition components. Employing polymorphic DNA markers to study the diversity of kaffir sorghum accessions from the VIR collection as potential donors of biological and morphological traits in their grain is relevant for the development of sterile lines and sterility maintainers.

Materials and methods. Sixteen kaffir sorghum accessions were phenotyped according to morphological features and kafirin electrophoretic banding patterns in their grain, and genotyped using PCR markers specific for kafirin-encoding genes. The phenotype of mature grains was assessed by seed coat color as well as by the thickness ratio between the vitreous and farinaceous endosperm layers on grain cuts. Proteins were fractionated by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. The SSR markers linked to the genes for β- and γ-kafirins, and the STS marker of the coding region of the δ-kafirin gene were used in the PCR analysis.

Results and conclusions. The studied accessions differed in grain color and endosperm structure. Three accessions demonstrated a significant thickness of the vitreous layer, while the others had a farinaceous or partially vitreous endosperm. No differences were found among the accessions in the kafirin electrophoretic banding patterns. Meanwhile, the accessions manifested highly polymorphic fragments amplified with primers flanking microsatellite sequences linked to the β- and γ-kafirin genes. Two different versions of the STS marker were detected after amplification with the primers specific to the δ-kafirincoding gene region. The studied accessions were differentiated using the principal coordinates analysis (PCoA).
Analysis of genetic relationships in the breeding material of Prunus armeniaca L. from the collection of the Mountain Botanical Garden, Dagestan
Authors: Anatov D. M. , Suprun I. I. , Stepanov I. V. , Osmanov R. M. , Tokmakov S. V.
Published: January 2025

Background. Dagestan boasts a long tradition of apricot cultivation that resulted in a unique gene pool of this fruit tree. However, the potential of local apricot cultivars for breeding still remains poorly investigated. This fact validates the need for further research into apricot genetic resources in Dagestan.

Materials and methods. The local breeding material of apricot (23 forms and 5 cultivars) underwent genetic evaluation. For convenience, all accessions were divided into 4 groups according to the origin of cvs. ‘Krasnoshchekiy’, ‘Krymskiy Medunets’, ‘Shalakh’, and ‘Bukhara’. Their genetic diversity was analyzed using 11 SSR markers. Polymorphism of SSR markers varied 2 to 10 alleles per locus (on average, 5 alleles per locus). The effective number of alleles (Ne) and the Shannon Diversity Index (I) showed low values for the set of accessions, which is typical for seedlings with shared parental forms in their pedigrees. The differences in Ne and I values between the most contrasting groups were insignificant: Ne = 2.719 and I = 1.085 for the Shalakh group versus Ne = 2.014 and I = 0.782 for the Krasnoshchekiy group.

Results. A comprehensive study of the apricot collection showed greater numbers of heterozygotes in hybrid seedlings than the expected values, attesting to large genetic distances between the pairs of parents selected for crosses. The highest heterozygosity was observed in the seedlings from the crosses ‘Krymskiy Medunets’ × ‘Krasnoshchekiy’, ‘Krasnoshchekiy’ × ‘Krymskiy Medunets’, and ‘Krymskiy Medunets’ × ‘Khonobakh’.

Conclusion. Clustering the accessions with the principal coordinates analysis and Bayesian analysis on the basis of their genotyping data made it possible to identify general patterns in the distribution of cultivars and seedlings, namely the concentration of seedlings next to their maternal parents. Two genotypes attributed to cv. ‘Bukhara’ were found to have different genetic origin.
Diversity of VIr’s collection of Lupinus angustifolius L. in the inf lorescence color
Authors: Vlasova E. V. , Egorova G. P.
Published: January 2025

Background. The phenotypic structure of Lupinus angustifolius L. is dynamically expanding due to genetic recombinations and mutagenesis. Therefore, the existing concepts of the inflorescence color diversity in narrowleaf lupine need regular updating.

Materials and methods. Research materials consisted of 887 narrowleaf lupine accessions from the VIR collection. Their morphological descriptions were made in 2009–2023 during field trials under the conditions of Moscow Province, Russia. Longterm observations made it possible to evaluate probable color modifications in inflorescences under varying weather conditions.

Results. The lupine gene pool was divided into 15 biotypes differing in the anthocyanin pigmentation of separate inflorescence parts, such as the vexillum, wings, and keel, as well as the inflorescence axis. Individual color features of cotyledons, leaves, stem, and seeds also characterized the biotypes. Phenotypic characteristics of lupine biotypes were compared with diagnostic traits of intraspecific taxa and known genes for flower color.

Conclusion. Three new varieties and six new subvarieties were marked out for narrowleaf lupine. Probable carriers of genes responsible for the flower’s basic color: roseus (fco 1), violaceus (fco 3), albus (fco 4), and leucospermus (fco 21, fco 22), and its modifications: Supercoeruleus, dispersus, discolor, and albiflorus, were identified. Descriptions of some biotypes failed to agree with the data on any known gene’s phenotypic expression, which attested to the presence of new mutations, recombinations, or unstudied gene associations.
Nomenclatural standards for the spring oat cultivars (Avena sativa L.) developed in the Urals and Siberia
Authors: Varganova I. V. , Kardashina V. Е. , Bessonova L. V. , Vyatkina R. I. , Lebedeva N. V.
Published: January 2025

Background. According to the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants (ICNCP), a cultivar is regarded as documented when its nomenclatural standard has been formalized and published. This procedure attaches a cultivar name to a herbarium specimen, and makes it possible to refer to such specimens when the taxonomic affiliation of a cultivar is being disputed. It also helps to maintain a national catalogue of crops and protect breeders’ rights.

Materials and methods. The nomenclatural standards are presented, along with morphological, biological, ecological and agronomic descriptions, for spring oat cvs. ‘Uralets’ and ‘Kross’ released by the Ural Research Institute of Agriculture, as well as those of collective authorship: ‘Blits’ (with Perm Federal Research Center) and ‘Ural 2’ (with the Siberian Research Institute of Feed). The herbarium material for nomenclatural standards was collected in the fields of Pushkin and Pavlovsk Laboratories of VIR. All specimens of one cultivar are the plants grown from a single seed sample. Each herbarium sheet contains the entire plant in the state of milky ripeness, as well as mature spikes and grains.

Results and conclusion. The nomenclatural standards for the four spring oat cultivars were formatted in line with the ICNCP recommendations and registered in the VIR Herbarium Database. The items are deposited in the Herbarium of Cultivated Plants of the World, Their Wild Relatives and Weeds (WIR), and are made part of the collections of the National Center for Plant Genetic Resources. The nomenclatural standard of each cultivar is presented on one herbarium sheet and has three duplicate sheets, except for cv. ‘Blits’ with its four duplicate standards.
Nomenclatural standards of oat (Avena sativa L.) cultivars released by the Research Institute of Agriculture for the Northern Trans-Ural Region
Authors: Fomina M. N. , Ivanova Yu. S. , Lebedeva N. V. , Varganova I. V.
Published: January 2025

Background. Preparation and publication of the nomenclatural standard is an important step in a cultivar’s documenting. Development of nomenclatural standards for cultivars of domestic breeding helps to make and maintain a national catalog of valuable crop genetic resources.

Materials and methods. Biomorphological and agronomic plant characters are described for the spring oat cultivars ‘Foma’, ‘Tobolyak’ and ‘Raduzhny’ developed at the Research Institute of Agriculture for the Northern Trans-Ural Region, branch of the Tyumen Scientific Center, Tyumen Province, Russia. Nomenclatural standards for these cultivars are presented. The plant material for the nomenclatural standards was collected at the experimental plots of Pushkin and Pavlovsk Laboratories of VIR. All plants of each cultivar were grown for the herbarium from a single seed sample. Each herbarium sheet contains an entire plant in the milk-ripeness stage, mature spikes, and grains samples.

Results and conclusion. The nomenclatural standards were made in accordance with the recommendations of the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants (ICNCP) and registered in the VIR Herbarium Database. The herbarium specimens are deposited with the Herbarium of Cultivated Plants of the World, Their Wild Relatives, and Weeds (WIR) at the National Center for Plant Genetic Resources. The nomenclatural standard for each cultivar is presented on one herbarium sheet, with three (‘Tobolyak’ and ‘Raduzhny’) or four (‘Foma’) duplicate sheets.
Comparative assessment of the photosynthetic pigment content among representatives of intraspecific taxa in Pisum sativum L.
Authors: Bobkov S. V. , Bashkirova K. A. , Semenova E. V. , Vishnyakova M. A.
Published: January 2025

Background. Higher content of photosynthetic pigments (PP) and longer time of their functioning increase the yield and resistance to abiotic stressors in plants. It is especially relevant for pea (Pisum sativum L.), since more and more leafless cultivars are introduced into production. Homologs of the STAY-GREEN gene (SGR), with mutations enabling leaves to photosynthesize longer, have been described for a number of crops, including pea. Therefore, searching for sources of higher PP levels throughout the entire pea growing season is promising for the crop’s yield increase.

Materials and methods. The analysis included 21 accessions of five P. sativum subspecies from the VIR collection. The content of chlorophyll (Chl a and Chl b), carotenoids, and chlorophyllide (Chlide a) in stipules was assessed on the first productive node at the start and the end of the seed-filling period.

Results. The analyzed accessions showed significant polymorphism in their PP content. Principal component analysis divided the material into two categories: with high and low PP content. Both included representatives of different intraspecific taxa. Wild pea accession k-3370 (subsp. elatius) had the highest PP content both at the start and the end of its seed-filling period, along with a significantly higher ratio of chlorophyll to chlorophyllide, a chlorophyll degradation product. The latter indicator attested to the resistance of chlorophyll to degradation during the completion of seed filling.

Conclusion. Accessions with high PP content, comparable with the highest values in wild accession k-3370 and exceeding the values in contemporary pea cultivars, can serve as sources of this trait for the development of new high-yielding genotypes. Primitive cultivated forms of subspp. transcaucasicum and asiaticum are especially valuable in this context. Since all the studied accessions represented the primary genepool of P. sativum, the trait can be transferred to the cultivars under development.
Adaptive characteristics of promising soybean cultivars under the conditions of the south of the Russian Far East
Authors: Butovets E. S. , Lukyanchuk L. M.
Published: January 2025

Background. Promising soybean breeding material was evaluated for a number of agronomic traits and adaptability to the conditions of Primorsky Territory. The effect of local weather and climate factors on the accumulation of protein and oil in soybean seeds is discussed.

Materials and methods. Thirty-two promising soybean cultivars were tested at the Federal Scientific Center of Agricultural Biotechnology of the Far East named after A.K. Chaika in 2021–2023. Cv. ‘Primorskaya 4’ served as the reference.

Results. The best soybean cultivars were selected on the basis of the trials for high yields, high protein and oil content in seeds, and resistance to unfavorable growing conditions. Soybean cvs. Primorskaya 1690 and Primorskaya 1693 exceeded the reference in yield by 32.4% and 38.6%, respectively. The highest oil content in seeds (24.8–25.2%) was observed in Primorskaya 1674, Primorskaya 1685, Primorskaya 1687, and Primorskaya 1690. The highest protein content (over 40.0%) was found in the seeds of Primorskaya 1659, Primorskaya 1675, and Primorskaya 1691. Resistance to stressful growing conditions was demonstrated by Primorskaya 1674, Primorskaya 1679, Primorskaya 1684, Primorskaya 1692, Primorskaya 1702, and Primorskaya 1705. Low environmental plasticity was manifested by 40.6% of the genotypes. Primorskaya 1697, Primorskaya 1698, Primorskaya 1690, and Primorskaya 1693 stood out for their high adaptability. The effect of local weather and climate factors on the accumulation of nutrients in soybean seeds was confirmed. Short-term precipitation combined with high temperatures resulted in higher protein content. Oil accumulation was facilitated by high temperatures accompanied by either deficient or excessive moisture content in soil.
Crop wild relatives in Adygea: inventorying and conservation
Authors: Bagmet L. V.
Published: January 2025

Background. Searching for new sources of valuable agronomic traits is becoming ever more urgent in the context of the development of modern crop cultivars. With this in view, crop wild relatives (CWR) are of special importance as carriers of resistance to unfavorable stressors. Evaluation of their status is an essential part of plant genetic resources (PGR) management with the aim of their further conservation.

Materials and methods. Herbarium holdings (WIR, LE, MW, and MAY), our own plant explorations (2006, 2009, 2014, 2016, 2019, 2020, and 2022), and published sources served as the materials for this study.

Results. The study resulted in identifying 388 CWR species, belonging to 116 genera of 35 families, within the natural plant communities in Adygea. Those species were classified into groups (ranks) according to their breeding value: 125 species into the first group, 104 into the second, 42 into the third, 109 into the fourth, and 9 into the fifth. Ranking according to economic uses showed that forage (207 spp.), melliferous (158) and food species (141) prevailed, followed by medicinal (128), ornamental (86), green manure (86), industrial (48), and revegetation (26) species. The CWR flora included 43 endemic species of various levels, and 12 relict species.

Conclusions. As a result of the study, 28 CWR species were prioritized as subject to conservation. Maps were made on the basis of herbarium data to show the localities of those species in Adygea. A combination of in situ and ex situ approaches was recommended for their effective conservation.
“Comment penser notre pratique?”
Authors: Bauer Christian
Published: January 2025

The article shows that Michel de Certeau was a hidden practical theologian. Based on his epistemological article “Que’est-ce qu’un séminaire?” (1977), helpful distinctions of Certeau are elaborated as discursive tools: strategies and tactics, watchers and wanderers, maps and tours. In this way, Certeau is made practical-theologically fruitful for an opening of conventional discourses towards a heterology of alterity: How to think our practice?
Strange, Subtle Spirits in the Akbarian Cauldron. The Spiritual Recipes of Muḥyī al-Dīn Ibn ʿArabī
Authors: Rašić Dunja
Published: January 2025

Himma is the oft-used term for spiritual energy, charisma and a person’s ability to cause preternatural feats and bend the world to their will in the writings of the Sufi scholar, poet and philosopher Muḥyī al-Dīn Ibn ʿArabī (d. 1240). It was thought to imbue the pages of religious treatises, as well as amulets, talismans, and the graves of advanced spiritual practitioners. Ibn ʿArabī was personally convinced that any spiritual endeavor would lead to naught without himma. The present study is dedicated to Ibn ʿArabī’s proposed method of harnessing the special type of power imbuing the corporeal forms of animals, plants and minerals through food. We will examine the properties of the Akbarian spiritual cuisine and the culinary recipes Ibn ʿArabī recorded to help his readers transcend the world of gross matter and gain proximity to the Divine.
THE CONTRIBUTION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY TO ART STUDIO BUSINESS IN JAKARTA
Authors: Budiastomo Denta Mandra Pradipta , Trisnawati Ida Ayu , Arshiniwati Ni Made , Sudarta I Gusti Putu
Published: January 2025

By leveraging technology, empowering people, encouraging innovation, and strengthening organizations, art studios can increase competitiveness while maintaining the relevance of arts and culture in modern society. To develop a business, the combination of technology usually consists of knowledge and physical equipment. Technoware (T), Humanware (H), Infoware (I), and Orgaware (O) are four basic components of development that interact dynamically in the development process. The purpose of this study is to analyze the contribution of digital technology through various digital media to art studio businesses in Jakarta in arts and cultural activities. This research uses quantitative methods, data sources are determined through a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected by direct observation, interviews, Focus Group Discussions, document reviews, and literature studies. The results of this study show the coefficient value of the contribution of digital technology for each technological component of the art studio business for the welfare of artists.
Evaluating and Prioritizing Blockchain Networks using Intuitionistic Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Method
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Government College Raigaon, Satna, Madhya Pradesh, India, Mishra Arunodaya Raj , Rani Pratibha ,   Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, India
Published: January 2025

Being a generalization of fuzzy set, intuitionistic fuzzy set (IFS) obtains a better representation of fuzziness and uncertainty. Inspired by this concept, this paper first proposes a logarithmic distance measure to calculate the degree of difference between IFSs. Moreover, this work develops a hybrid ranking model by combining the distance measure, rank-sum model, Stepwise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SWARA) weighting tool, Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) and VIseKriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje (VIKOR) methods under the context of intuitionistic fuzzy environment. In the proposed method, the rank-sum model is used to compute the decision makers’ weights, while the SWARA model is applied to evaluate the criteria weights. To show the practicality of developed model, it is executed to a case study of determining the rank of blockchain networks in the healthcare management system. Comparative study is presented to confirm the advantages of proposed approach over the existing methods.
Evaluation of Factors Influencing University Graduates’ Unemployment in Developing Country: A Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Perspective
Authors:   Department of Animal Physiology, Faculty of science and Technology, University of Abomey-Calavi, 06 BP 2584 Cotonou, Benin, Sangaré-Oumar Machioud Maxime , Qian Su ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Sichuan College of Architectural Technology, Deyang 618000, China, Qiu Yanjun ,   School of Civil Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610031, China, Bouraima Mouhamed Bayane ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Sichuan College of Architectural Technology, Deyang 618000, China, Badi Ibrahim ,   The Libyan Academy-Misurata, Misurata, Libya, Tengecha Nyamatari Anselem ,   Trans Research Africa Limited, P.O. Box 12105, Dare s Salaam, Tanzania
Published: January 2025

Unemployment remains a significant challenge in Tanzania and many other sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries, particularly among university graduates in these developing countries. Through a combination of expert opinions and a thorough literature review, our study identifies six key factors contributing to graduate unemployment in Tanzania. Using the Stepwise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SWARA) method within an interval-valued spherical fuzzy (IVSF) framework, we pinpoint the most critical factors. The study’s findings reveal that job-skills mismatch, inadequate career guidance and counseling services, and an ineffective labor market information system are the primary drivers of high graduate unemployment rates in Tanzania. Based on these insights, the research offers actionable recommendations for governments seeking to reduce unemployment among university graduates effectively.