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Successful shoot tip grafting of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) due to the application of plant growth regulators on various concentrations
Authors: Sari Wulan Kumala , Utami Nia Putri
Published: April 2024

Cacao plays an important role in the Indonesia economy. Therefore, its production and area expansion have to increase to achieve maximum cacao productivity by the quality and superior cacao clones. Shoot tip grafting is one of the propagation methods to obtain superior cacao plants by applying Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs). Research on the effect of several PGRs with various concentrations on cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) shoot tip grafting was conducted at the Integrated Innovation Farmer Group, Belubus, Sungai Talang Village, Guguak District, Lima Puluh Kota Regency, West Sumatra from February until June 2022. This study aimed to determine the interaction between PGR type and concentration on the grafting success and growth of cacao shoot tip grafted seedling. The research was designed by a Factorial Completely Randomized Design with three replications. The first factor was the type of PGR, i.e., synthetic PGR (BAP), young corn seed extract, shallot extract, and young coconut water. The second factor was the concentration of PGR, i.e., 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. The results showed an interaction between PGRs with some concentrations on the number of shoots, shoot length, and leaf length on the grafted cacao seedling. The natural PGR from young coconut water at a concentration of 75% gave the best effect on the number of shoots (3.33 shoots) and shoot length (24.50 cm) of cacao seedling.
Growth and yield response of Watani Wado job's tears (Coix lacryma-jobi L.) to the application frequency of phosphate fertilizer and paclobutrazol in different growing seasons
Authors: Mahdya Arifa Syahanna , Farahdillah Rizka , Kadapi Muhamad , Nurmala Tati
Published: April 2024

Job's tears (Coix lacryma-jobi L.) is a carbohydrate source functional food crop that can be developed as a substitute for rice. This study aims to determine the best application frequency of phosphate (P) fertilizer and paclobutrazol for supporting the growth and yield of job's tears in both rainy and dry seasons. The research was conducted from November 2021 - November 2022 at the Ciparanje research station and Laboratory Centre Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, Sumedang. The experiment used a randomized block design (RBD) consisting of P fertilizer application frequency (once, twice, and thrice) and paclobutrazol application frequency (once, twice, and thrice) and three replications.. The best season was determined using the T-test. The results showed that there was no interaction between growth components and job's tears yield in both rainy and dry season planting. P fertilizer application had a significant effect on lateral branch per tiller in the rainy season and root-shoot ratio in the dry season. Paclobutrazol application had a significant effect on the number of tillers per plant and number of seeds per plant in the rainy season, and the lateral branch per tiller in the dry season. Planting in the rainy season had the best growth and yield components compared to the dry season.
The effect of tryptone and tomato juice addition on the growth performance of strawberry (Fragaria ananassa) explant under in vitro condition
Authors: Ulinnuha Zulfa , Tini Etik Wukir , Farid Noor , Shalatin Dhianing
Published: April 2024

Strawberries are a fruit commodity that has high economic value. The obstacle in strawberry production is the lack of high-quality seed availability with disease-free properties. Tissue culture offers a promising solution to increase both the quantity and quality of strawberry seeds. This study aims to assess the effect of different concentrations of tomato juice and tryptone on the growth of strawberry explants under in vitro growing condition. The research was conducted at the Plant Breeding Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, from December 2022 to May 2023. The study employed a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with two factors. The first factor was tomato juice (Z), consisting of Z0 = 0 mL/L, Z1 = 50 mL/L, Z2 = 100 mL/L. The second factor was tryptone (T), consisting of T0 = 0 g/L, T1 = 1 g/L, T2 = 2 g/L, T3 = 3 g/L. The addition of 50 mL/L tomato juice solely (T0Z1) resulted in the highest plant height, number of leaves, number of branches, and leaf width. Meanwhile, the addition of2 g/L tryptone solely showed the highest germination rate.
Metallic light-based bird-repellent prototype to reduce paddy yield loss in Jatinangor, Sumedang Regency
Authors: Santriyani Ai Siti , Bari Ichsan Nurul , Natawigena Wahyu Daradjat , Puspasari Lindung Tri , Subakti-Putri Syifa Nabilah
Published: April 2024

Munia birds (Lonchura spp.) are pests that attack paddy plants during the reproductive phase. The traditional methods of controlling birds are considered less effective because birds can adapt to the tools used. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of a metallic light-based bird-repellent prototype to reduce paddy yield loss. The experiment was conducted in Cileles Village paddy fields, Jatinangor Subdistrict, Sumedang Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia. The effectivity of the prototype was tested by measuring the effective distance (m2), counting the frequency of bird visits (number of visits), bird populations, and the level of paddy damage (%), and paddy yield (kg/64 m2). The result of the experiment showed that 3 m was an effectual deterrent factor for the prototype, thus the tool can protect paddy plants with an area of 28.26 m2. The frequency of bird arrivals in the treatment was 22.25 times, compared to 61.25 times in the control; the bird population in the treatment was 48.25 birds, while the control was 108.75 birds; the level of damage to paddy panicles in the treatment was 10.11%, compared to 37.79% in the control; and the production of paddy yield with the repellent was higher (33.37 kg/64 m2) than the control (23.09 kg/64 m2). This innovative prototype was potentially able to deter bird pests in the paddy fields.
Additional cocopeat and coconut water improves the seedling growth of robusta coffee
Authors: Anjarsari Intan Ratna Dewi , Febiola Anita , Ariyanti Mira , Defri Ifwarisan
Published: April 2024

Robusta coffee production can be sucessed by using high-quality seedlings that have good growth performance. One of several keys to success in seedling production is the choosing best planting medium and providing exogenous growth regulators. These include using cocopeat planting media and giving coconut water. This research aims to determine whether using cocopeat planting media and providing coconut water can increase the growth of robusta coffee seedlings. The experiment used a randomized complete group design with six treatments and four replications; each experimental unit consisted of three robusta coffee seedlings. The six tested treatments were control (topsoil 100%); cocopeat 50% + topsoil 50%; cocopeat 100%; topsoil 100% + coconut water 200 mL; cocopeat 50% + topsoil 50% + coconut water 200 mL; and cocopeat 100% + coconut water 200 mL. This study indicated that cocopeat and coconut water could increase the growth of robusta coffee seedlings. The composition of cocopeat 100% and the combination of topsoil 50% + cocopeat 50% had an improvement effect on the growth of robusta coffee seedlings.
SOCIAL AND PEDAGOGICAL PROBLEMS OF REFUGEE/IDP STUDENTS UNDER BLOCKADE
Authors: MKHITARYAN ELINA
Published: April 2024

Forced displacement or forced migration causes physiological and psychological stress that negatively impacts the physical, emotional well-being and education of refugee/IDP students.
The purpose of the article is to identify the socio-pedagogical difficulties faced by refugee/IDP students. The research was conducted under blockade conditions from December 2022 to June 2023 in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh).
Methods: A mixed-type research method was used (quantitative survey, qualitative interview, focus groups, observation) among refugee/IDP students, their parents, as well as their teachers, and the results were processed using expert research, historical, comparative analysis.
The results of the study confirm that forced displacement is the main cause of cognitive, behavioral, motivational, consumer, and communicative difficulties among forcibly displaced students. 69.6% of refugee/IDP students believe that after forced displacement they began to study worse, and among the problems that trouble them, respondents noted longing and nostalgia for home (62%), which is an endemic phenomenon. Interestingly, the majority of parents (74.2%) believe that their children's school performance has declined due to displacement. And the absolute majority of teachers (72.2%) characterize the weak initiative and passivity of refugee/IDP students. They have psycho-pedagogical problems: learning difficulties, neurotic reactions, phobias, sleep/appetite disorders, and behavioral disorders due to traumatic shock.
METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING ELEMENTS OF COMBINATORICS AT THE COMPREHENSIVE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Authors: MINASYAN ANGELA
Published: April 2024

The object of the study is the elements of combinatorics at the comprehensive secondary school. The aim of the article is to improve the methodological system of teaching elements of combinatorics at the comprehensive secondary school.
The article discusses methodological issues and problems of studying combinatorics elements in the process of teaching mathematics. The methodological features of studying combinatorics elements at the comprehensive secondary school are identified and characterized, their role in the course of mathematics from the point of view of improving the effectiveness of learning is considered.
The methods and methodical techniques of teaching combinatorial material, which were previously tested in our educational process, are presented. The possibilities and expediency of their application in connection with the age peculiarities of students are substantiated.
Methodological guidelines for teaching individual topics of combinatorics are given. Within the framework of teaching each topic, interesting tasks of applied significance are presented. Effective methods of their solution are given. The presented tasks have been tested for years in our teaching practice.
In the process of teaching the elements of combinatorics, methods of cooperative learning, mathematical modeling, graphical modeling, coding, methods that promoting inter- and intra-subject connections were used.
THE PURPOSES OF CO-SCHOOLED TEACHING HISTORY AND THE WAYS TO ACHIEVE THEM
Authors: PAPOYAN HARUTYUN
Published: April 2024

The article represents the purposes of co-schooled teaching history and several ways of their achievement.
During the process of teaching history there are several important ways to improve for reaching the aim: attention, perception, thinking, imagination, memory and speech. Their intellectual development inextricably is connected with the will and upbringing of the emotions. Here the significant role are not only based on the teaching motivation and the content of the teaching material but also the teacher’s abilities to arose interest in history.
Consequently, our investigation is connected with the educational upbringing purposes of teaching history and the development stages of independent cognition at school in this process.
Ignoring all this at the last stage of educational process will bring to the imperfection of the purposes of historical education. So the latter in its turn will influence the imperfection of drawing conclusions in patriotic, social-economic, political, cultural and other problems among the young generation.
A Kaleidoscope Model to address the Construction 4.0 policy changes in Malaysia
Authors: Chan Szewen , Chai Changsaar , Lim Bibiana Chiuyiong , Ekambaram Palaneeswaran , Ghani Khairolden Bin
Published: April 2024

The current era of Industry 4.0, driven by advanced technologies, holds immense potential for revolutionising various industries and fostering substantial economic growth. However, comprehending intricate processes of policy change poses difficulties, impeding necessary adaptations. Public apprehensions are growing about the inertia and efficacy of policy changes, given the influential role of policy environments in shaping development amidst resource constraints. To address these concerns, the study introduces the Kaleidoscope Model of policy change, serving as a roadmap for policymakers to enact effective changes. The study investigates the mediating impact of cultural change within the framework of the Kaleidoscope Model. The study delves into cultural influences by incorporating the Behavior Change Wheel (BCW) Theory. The methodology involves questionnaires survey, analysing using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The findings reveal that only the Policy Adoption and Policy Implementation components significantly affect the assessment of the effectiveness of the Construction 4.0 policy. Intriguingly, the final model demonstrates no discernible connection between the Kaleidoscope Model and the cultural influences. This study makes a noteworthy contribution to the realm of political science by furnishing a comprehensive framework and directives for the successful implementation of the Construction 4.0 policy.
Unveiling Indonesia’s poverty dynamics: Analyzing the structural impact of the tourism sector on poverty depth and severity
Authors: Suparman Suparman , Sading Yunus , Sutomo Maskuri , Muzakir Muzakir
Published: April 2024

This study addresses the impact of the tourism sector on poverty, poverty depth, and poverty severity in Indonesia, focusing on the micro-level dynamics in the province. Despite numerous tourism destinations, their strategic contribution to regional progress remains underexplored. The motivation stems from the need to comprehend the nuanced relationship between tourism and poverty at both the national and local levels, with specific attention to the untapped potential at the province level in Indonesia. We hypothesize that a higher tourism sector GRDP will be inversely correlated with poverty levels, and the inclusion of a Covid-19 variable will reveal a structural impact on poverty dynamics. Employing a Panel Regression Model, secondary data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) spanning 2011–2020 is utilized. A panel data regression equation model, including CEM, FEM, and REM, is employed to analyze the intricate relationship between tourism and poverty. The findings demonstrate a negative correlation between higher tourism sector GRDP and the number of poor people. The Covid-19 variable, considered a structural break, reveals a significant association between increased cases and elevated poverty and severity across Indonesian provinces. This study contributes a micro-level analysis of tourism’s role, emphasizing its impact at the provincial level. The findings underscore the need for strategic initiatives to harness the untapped potential of tourism in alleviating poverty and promoting regional progress.
Multiple large shareholders, earnings management, and operating risk: Empirical evidence from China
Authors: Chen Maonan , Ye Yujun
Published: April 2024

This study uses the annual financial data of Chinese A-share listed firms from 2010 to 2020 to investigate the relationship between multiple large shareholders (MLS) and earnings management (EM). After analyzing the samples using the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) model and endogenous switching regression (ESR) model, the empirical results show that the presence of MLS can increase corporate EM activities and the MLS have a significantly positive effect on EM in both the treatment and control groups. In addition, this conclusion still holds after conducting multiple robustness tests. The cross-section analysis shows that the external audit supervision quality, institutional shareholders, and the uncertainty of the external economic environment have significant impacts on the baseline model results. Lastly, mediation effect analysis shows that the presence of MLS increases the corporate operating risk through EM activities. The conclusions of this paper are critical for policymakers to supervise China’s capital market, improve the level of corporate governance of China’s listed firms, and further promote reform of ownership structure.
Improving awareness of foreign domestic workers during the COVID-19 pandemic using infographics: An experience during the crisis
Authors: Saleem Rania Yousef , Zaki Marwa Zaki Tawfiq , Alhalafawy Waleed Salim
Published: April 2024

The COVID-19 epidemic is a significant humanitarian crisis witnessed in contemporary times, necessitating the exploration of techniques and approaches that might augment the capabilities of individuals within society to mitigate the adverse consequences of this pandemic. Domestic workers have always been an important part of societal structure, and it is essential to ensure their awareness about the perils of the pandemic as well as implement preventive measures. This is crucial in order to effectively address the hazards associated with the ongoing epidemic. The primary objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of infographic technology in augmenting the level of knowledge among foreign domestic workers on the COVID-19 epidemic. The present study employed a quasi-experimental design to examine and compare the effects of infographic technology on the experimental group, while the control group received only public awareness messages disseminated to all citizens and residents. The study sample comprised (16) foreign domestic workers, who were assigned to the two research groups through a random allocation process. The development of the COVID-19 pandemic awareness scale was conducted. The measurement scale consisted of three dimensions: the cognitive awareness dimension, including a set of (12) statements; the performative awareness dimension, comprising a set of (8) statements; and the psychological awareness dimension, comprising a set of (10) statements. The findings demonstrated the superiority of the experimental group, which used the infographic approach, over the control group in fostering awareness of the COVID-19 epidemic throughout its three dimensions among the participants of the study. The study suggested the need of expanding the utilization of infographics in an attempt to enhance knowledge and awareness of the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside the establishment of varied databases for migrant domestic workers. The objective is also to develop an extensive digital awareness strategy about the impacts of the COVID-19 epidemic, so as to include an increased number of informative infographics.
An alternative form of bureaucracy; the operational framework of the city’s governing authority
Authors: Hassani Mahyar , Atani Ataollah Rafiei , Hamidizadeh Mohammad Reza , Abdolhamid Mahdi
Published: April 2024

Background: The background and objectives of the research revolve around bureaucracy as a classic form of the modern division of labor, with Max Weber acknowledging its inevitability. However, the objective implications of the bureaucracy’s iron cage are evident in governance and management experiences. The mayors of Tehran’s districts exemplify how Iranian culture interacts with bureaucracy. This research seeks to establish principles and governance for district governors using an alternative bureaucracy, parallel to conventional bureaucracy. Methods: The methods employed include twenty strategically selected interviews, considering age, municipal area, and work experience for maximum variance. Grounded theory methodology, specifically the approach by Anselm Strauss and Barney Glaser, guides the research, employing open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. MaxQDA 2020 software enhances the qualitative data analysis, facilitating organization, coding, and collaboration within the research team. Results: Findings indicate “inevitable violations” as a common starting point for interviewees, leading to three axes: “preconditions,” “objectives,” and “strategies and mechanisms” of alternative bureaucracy. In conclusion, breaking through bureaucracy becomes necessary for governors to act. Alternative bureaucracy, rooted in experience yet considering the bureaucratic field, requires transcendent goals. Hybridity and ethical principles are crucial when transitioning from conventional bureaucracy to the alternative in urban governance.
Molecular Pathology of Hematologic Malignancies
Authors: Jana Zolkova , Radoslava Simonova , Lenka Lisa , Juraj Sokol , Martin Pec
Published: April 2024

Hematological malignancies represent a heterogeneous group of diseases that may have overlapping clinical manifestations. Successful and optimal management depends on early and accurate diagnosis of the disease. Differential diagnosis therefore requires methods of morphology, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, and also molecular and cytogenetic examinations. Molecular diagnostic techniques are becoming more accurate and sophisticated, which is why nowadays hematopathological diagnosis relies heavily on molecular and cytogenetic analyses. They are beneficial not only for diagnosis, but also for evaluating prognostic and risk markers, as well as treatment monitoring. This article presents an overview of selected hematological malignancies – mature lymphoid neoplasms, multiple myelomas, myeloproliferative neoplasms, myelodysplastic syndromes, and acute myeloid leukemias; their molecular pathology, risk and prognostic markers. Understanding of the biologic basis leds to a targeted therapy development for the treatment of these diseases.
Molecular mechanisms of colistin resistance mediated by pmrCAB genes in Acinetobacter baumannii isolated from patients hospitalized in Isfahan medical centers
Authors: Abbasi Ali , Hajihashemi Bahareh , Shokri Dariush
Published: April 2024

Introduction

In recent years, colistin-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) has been found all over the world. In this current study, the main purpose was to examine the occurrence of extensively drug resistant (XDR), resistance to colistin and characterization and mutations in pmrCAB genes among A. baumannii obtained from inpatients.

Materials and Methods

A total of 108 clinical isolates of A. baumannii were collected from several hospitals located in Isfahan, Iran. The Kirby-Bauer assay was performed to assess the antimicrobial resistance. The Phoenix automated system was utilized to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of colistin for each of the bacterial isolates. Polymerase chain reaction was used to screen for pmrCAB genes that mediate colistin resistance, and sequencing was used to determine the amplicon’s nucleotide sequence.

Results

The results revealed that all A. baumannii isolates (100%) were resistant to piperacillin tazobactam, meropenem and ciprofloxacin. All isolates were classified as XDR, with seven isolates being pan-drug resistant (PDR). Colistin resistance (CoR) was found in 6.48% (7/108) of studied isolates, all of which were positive for pmrCAB genes. The sequencing results showed a substitution in pmrB and two isolates showed a substitution in pmrC.

Conclusions

In conclusion, this study is the initial report of the existence and mutations of pmrB and C genes in the clinical isolate of A. baumannii in our region. This outcome highlights the necessity to explore additional mutations in the PMR operon of A. baumannii in forthcoming studies. Moreover, our results highlight the high occurrence of XDR-A. baumannii strain in Isfahan, Iran.
Research on Full-Age Public Space Design in High-Density Cities
Authors: Ye Xiaoyan , Peng Menghong , Yu Kaiyuan
Published: April 2024

The concept of “full-age” urban public spaces is a critical aspect of modern urbanization, enhancing the multifunctionality of contemporary urban public spaces. This paper examines the design of urban public spaces using “Little Island at Park 55 in New York” as a case study. It delves into three key aspects: spatial intensive utilization, functional agglomeration, and landscape aggregation design. By thoroughly interpreting the original topography of the island space and employing classical Chinese garden techniques, particularly “scenery supporting,” this study analyzes the design evolution and core principles of the case. It summarizes the case’s value and underscores the significance and necessity of all-age inclusive design in modern urban public spaces.
Research on Power IoT Technology Integrating 5G Communication and Distributed Computing
Authors: Chen Zhiyong
Published: April 2024

With the development of 5G technology and distributed computing, the Internet of Things (IoT) for electric power shows excellent potential in realizing efficient and secure energy management. The objective of this study is to investigate how 5G communication technology can be combined with distributed computing to enhance the performance of power IoT. This paper examines the power of IoT technology that integrates 5G communication and distributed computing. The study is designed to enhance the power system’s efficiency and security. Through experiments and simulations, this study utilizes 5G technology to optimize IoT communication while using distributed computing to enhance data processing. According to the results, the integrated system improves the data transfer rate by 50% and reduces the potential security risk by 25%. The conclusion demonstrates that combining 5G and distributed computing can significantly enhance the efficiency of power IoT, which is crucial for the construction of future smart grids.
An Innovative Application of Folk Culture Dissemination Methods Incorporating Knowledge Graphs
Authors: Xie Yuan
Published: April 2024

The intersection of technology and tradition offers unprecedented opportunities for spreading folk culture, mainly through innovative knowledge graph technology. This research delves into the transformative potential of knowledge mapping for folk culture dissemination, with the dual goals of boosting dissemination efficiency and safeguarding our rich cultural heritage. We advocate for integrating scientific methods and theoretical insights to enrich cultural communication, exploring the application of knowledge mapping in folk culture through rigorous quantitative analysis and illustrative case studies. The technology’s application has notably increased the reach and engagement of cultural communication, enhancing audience engagement by 20% and interaction rates by 30% over traditional dissemination methods. Our study highlights knowledge mapping technology as a critical driver for innovating folk culture dissemination, providing essential technical support and offering new pathways for the contemporary communication of traditional culture.
Exploration of Digital Transformation Path of Ideological education in Colleges and Universities with the Help of Digital Technology
Authors: Liu Yutong , Zhou Shiqi
Published: April 2024

With the development of information technology and the advancement of education informatization, the use of mathematical modeling and extensive data analysis technology makes the realization of precision education possible. In this paper, we study the problem of precise teaching intervention from the perspective of multi-stage decision-making, introduce a reinforcement learning algorithm, portray the process attributes and temporal characteristics of teaching, use a Q-learning algorithm to construct a general framework for precise teaching intervention, and through the empirical study of Ideologicalcs teaching in colleges and universities, we show the specific application of this framework in teaching practice and analyze the digital transformation path of the Ideologicalcs education in colleges and universities. The results show that under precise teaching intervention, the students’ pre-post test scores of each Ideologicalcs behavioral characteristic index are significantly different at the 0.05 level. This study helps improve students’ learning effectiveness and provides support for teachers to conduct precise ideological teaching.
Innovation and Application of Modern Property Management Mode Combined with Internet Technology
Authors: Wu Hongmei
Published: April 2024

Recent advances in Internet technology have revolutionized the property management industry by integrating intelligent systems. This paper examines the Impact of face recognition technology, notably the A-2D2PCA algorithm, on enhancing management efficiency and security. Our study combines experimental simulations and system analysis to evaluate the technology’s application in property management, revealing a notable increase in face recognition accuracy to 72.85%. Analysis of 300 real estate projects demonstrates that implementing face recognition can significantly boost the quality of property management services, with companies offering high-quality services seeing a 53.79% increase in market share. The findings suggest that face recognition technology elevates management efficiency and security and enriches residents’ living quality, offering innovative directions for the growth of the property management sector.
Zinc oxide and silver effects on the growth, pigment content and genetic stability of chrysanthemums propagated by the node culture method
Authors: Tymoszuk Alicja , Szałaj Urszula , Wojnarowicz Jacek , Kowalska Jolanta , Antkowiak Małgorzata , Kulus Dariusz
Published: April 2024

This article describes benefits of the application of zinc oxide submicron particles (ZnO SMPs), zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) and ZnO NPs combined with silver NPs (ZnO + Ag NPs) in chrysanthemum micropropagation. Single node explants of Chrysanthemum × morifolium (Ramat.) Hemsl. ‘UTP Burgundy Gold (UBG)’ and ‘UTP Pinky Gold (UPG)’ were inoculated on the Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium and treated with 100 mg · L−1, 200 mg · L−1, or 400 mg · L−1 ZnO SMPs, ZnO NPs (1.5% H2O), ZnO NPs (6% H2O), ZnO + 0.1% Ag NPs (1.5% H2O), ZnO + 0.1% Ag NPs (6% H2O), ZnO + 1% Ag NPs (1.5% H2O) and ZnO + 1% Ag NPs (6% H2O). Generally, the tested materials stimulated the growth and development of plantlets. In ‘UBG’, the most prominent treatments affecting increases in the number of leaves, micropropagation coefficient, shoot length and shoot FW/DW weight included 400 mg · L−1 ZnO SMPs and 100 mg · L−1 ZnO NPs (6% H2O). In ‘UPG’, the treatments with 200 mg · L−1 ZnO + 0.1% Ag NPs (6% H2O) and 200 mg · L−1 ZnO + 1% Ag NPs (6% H2O) were the most successful. The latter treatment stimulated an intensive development of root systems in the two studied cultivars. High values of leaf area, perimeter and width were reported in both cultivars for 400 mg · L−1 ZnO + 1% Ag NPs (6% H2O). As compared to the control, the treated plants were characterised by a similar or, most often, lower content of chlorophylls and carotenoids. The randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) and start codon targeted polymorphism (SCoT) marker system analyses of the 400 mg · L−1 ZnO SMPs/ZnO NPs/ZnO + Ag NPs-treated chrysanthemums confirmed their genetic fidelity with the control plants. The obtained results can be implemented in the commercial large-scale production of chrysanthemums.
“Art and Objecthood,” Michael Fried and Jonathan Edwards
Authors: Houston Kerr
Published: April 2024

Michael Fried’s 1967 essay “Art and Objecthood” is one of the most well-known and influential pieces of art criticism ever written, and continues to generate novel interpretations. Its overtly theological cast, however, has never been the subject of close study. This article focuses on Fried’s decision to use a lengthy quotation from Perry Miller’s biography of the theologian Jonathan Edwards as his epigram, and contends that Fried’s essay is informed in significant ways by Edwards’ notions of history and grace, and characterized by wordings that reveal an active engagement with Miller’s text. Certainly, the contexts in which Edwards and Fried worked were irreducibly different. Nevertheless, an examination of the ways in which Fried drew on Miller’s text and Edwards’ ideas demonstrates that he was productively influenced by both in composing “Art and Objecthood.”
Reinstalling the Fourth Wall: Digital Performance and Spectatorship in (Post-)Pandemic Era
Authors: Staniškytė Jurgita
Published: April 2024

Theatre can be interpreted as a place where various modes of participation in the community or patterns of citizen behaviour can be rehearsed. In pre-pandemic Lithuanian theatre (as well as theatres of other Baltic countries) various forms of audience engagement were conspicuously emerging, ranging from physical co-creation practices to interactive forms of entertainment. After the global lockdown of theatre institutions the emerging forms of “virtual theatre”, ranging from performance recordings to zoom theatre, redefined the role of theatre spectatorship, in particular the notions of “active”, “passive”, “collective”, “individual”, fundamental for the understanding of the role of publics. Analysing the abundant examples of “pandemic theatre” one starts to think about the return of the digital “fourth wall”, where audiences are becoming distant spectators. This poses important questions to theatre research: whether these forms of theatre are strengthening the feeling of passivity and isolation, serve as platforms for much-needed psychological escapism or offer a critical revaluation of the essential principles of theatre art.

With the help of two case studies, this paper will define and analyse the prevailing practices of pandemic Lithuanian theatre and will outline whether and how the fundamental categories associated with the spectator’s experience of theatre have changed in the post-pandemic era.
Perfecting the Imperfect: Parallels Between the Contemporary Circus Artist’s Embodiment and the Westernized Wabi Sabi Concept
Authors: Baltrušaitytė Renida
Published: April 2024

Wabi Sabi is a Japanese concept that, despite lacking a universal definition, comprises three principles: nothing is perfect, nothing is finished and nothing lasts forever.1 While in 2018, an adapted version of Wabi Sabi started to become trendier in the Western world2, this Westernized concept accidentally starts to have parallels with the way in which contemporary circus artists experience their embodiment. The research showed that contemporary circus artists are constantly trying to focus more on what a body can do and how it can do instead of body appearance, they are accepting that bodies are not perfect and share an understanding of the importance of embracing this imperfection. Moreover, contemporary circus artists are having in mind constant bodily changes and reflecting it correspondingly by developing positive relationships with their bodies. This article will be a sociological outlook of interconnections among the already existing beliefs in the contemporary circus field and the new trend of Westernized Wabi Sabi ideas.
BENEFÍCIOS AMBIENTAIS DECORRENTES DA ADOÇÃO DA IoT NO PROCESSO DE FABRICAÇÃO DE MÓVEIS
Authors: Schreiber Dusan , Froehlich Cristiane , Feil Alexandre André , Becker Vilson José , Haubert Bruna
Published: April 2024

Objetivo: Verificar as possíveis contribuições da adoção da IoT (Internet das Coisas) no processo de fabricação de móveis para mitigar o impacto ambiental.
 
Referencial teórico: Com o intuito de construir a lente teórica, para interpretar os dados empíricos, os autores revisaram a literatura científica que versa sobre Manufatura Verde, Tecnologia IoT, bem como uma caracterização do Mercado Moveleiro.
 
Método: Optou-se pela estratégia de estudo de caso único, em uma das maiores fabricantes de móveis do Brasil, abordagem qualitativa, coleta de dados por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas com gestores da organização investigada, diretamente vinculados a processos de manufatura, além de levantamento documental, a partir de registros internos da indústria e observação sistemática participante.
 
Resultados e conclusão: Os resultados da pesquisa evidenciaram que a indústria Alfa adota a tecnologia IoT, tanto para maior eficiência produtiva, como para mitigar os impactos ambientais, em relação ao melhor controle da matriz energética, de consumo de insumos no processo produtivo e para evitar/diminuir a ocorrência de retrabalho, de controle de movimentação interna e de otimização do espaço para armazenamento de insumos e de produtos acabados.
 
Implicações da pesquisa: Como contribuições gerenciais destaca-se o conjunto de evidências empíricas que apontam para a viabilidade técnica de adoção da tecnologia IoT no setor analisado, tanto para maior eficiência do processo produtivo como para mitigar o impacto ambiental, o que pode induzir mais pesquisas acadêmicas e assim beneficiar a sociedade.
 
Originalidade/valor: Trata-se de um estudo ainda pouco explorado na literatura científica.
Exploring Project-Based Learning in the SVVR Environment: An Epistemic Network Analysis of Pre-service EFL Teachers
Authors: Darmawansah  , Puspitasari Dani
Published: April 2024

Background:The goal is to explore how pre-service EFL teachers develop spherical video virtual reality (SVVR) projects, applying technological (TK), pedagogical (PK), and content knowledge (CK).
Methodology:
The data was collected from artifacts of pre-service EFL teachers' SVVR, and then analyzed using epistemic network analysis, a quantitative ethnography analysis.
Findings:
The pre-service EFL teachers primarily utilized TK features when designing virtual reality projects. These projects incorporated text-to-speech (TTS) to offer authentic speakers.
Conclusion:
This study showcased the extent to which pre-service EFL teachers developed their virtual reality projects and the features they used.
Originality:
Our study, utilizing epistemic network analysis, adds a layer to the common analysis, enriching the understanding of pre-service teachers' SVVR projects.
Innovative Approaches to English Language Teaching in Indonesian Public Islamic Schools: Insights and Challenges
Authors: Saefurrohman  , Balinas Elvira S. , Rosadi Abas , Nafisah Shofia Lina , Pascarina Hanifa
Published: April 2024

Background: In Indonesia's public Islamic secondary schools, English Language Policy and Planning (ELPP) faces challenges such as resource limitations, a lack of qualified educators, and a non-standardized curriculum. However, despite these challenges, compared to ASEAN peers like the Philippines, Indonesia's approach lacks focus on student-centered learning, underscoring the need for enhanced ELPP strategies.
Methodology: Four English language teachers and one headmaster participated as respondents in this research to provide comprehensive data findings. Data were collected through interviews conducted over the course of one month, employing guided questions. Subsequently, descriptive analysis was utilized to analyze the data.
Findings: English's mandatory integration in secondary education, especially in Madrasah Tsanawiyah, highlights its crucial academic role. Analyzing educational policies and curricular shifts, from competency-based to the Merdeka curriculum, showcases Indonesia's deliberate push for English proficiency. Interviews stress the Merdeka Curriculum's CEFR alignment, prioritizing student empowerment through learner-centered methods and technology. Despite efforts, challenges remain in public Islamic schools, with teachers advocating for supportive environments due to limited exposure and resources.
Conclusion: The complex nature of these challenges necessitates the cooperation of politicians, educators, and administrators to establish an atmosphere that promotes successful English language acquisition while also honoring Indonesia's distinct cultural and linguistic diversity.
Originality: This study uniquely explores ELPP in Indonesia's public Islamic secondary schools, highlighting the balance between English proficiency and cultural preservation, offering fresh insights into the ELPP discourse in a multicultural and multilingual context.
Paving the Way for Multi-Purpose Technologies: Programming for Choice and Strengthening Integrated HIV and Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
Authors:   United States Agency For International Development, Rodrigues Jessica
Published: April 2024

Addressing multiple health needs with a single product, Multipurpose Technologies (MPTs) have generated significant interest given their potential impact in countries and among populations that face concurrent epidemics with high HIV burden and incidence of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), alongside a high unmet need for voluntary Family Planning (FP).
Change Detection Study Of Al Razaza Lake Region Utilizing RemoteSensing And GIS Technique
Authors: Ghazal Nawal , Shaban Auday , Mashi Fouad , Raihan Abdulhadi
Published: April 2024

Remote sensing techniques are now widely used for environment studies, surveysand monitoring. It became a need to study Razaza lake and the surrounding areasespecially when the Antiquities Authority of the Ministry of Tourism announced,that the discovery of the effects under the waters of Lake Razzaza in Karbalaprovince. The aim procedures carried out in this study, the first classified the studyarea by using unsupervised classification method to produce the land cover and landuse ,deriving the elevations as a vector layer using TIN for the whole surroundingregion of lake, the second part, the output is a continuous surface to be created byapplying Kriging interpolation, the third step, obtaining maps of contour lines alsoused to show lines of constant density or brightness by implementations the contourlines , converting the result of interpolation method to a vector values that can becalculated, then the implementation of the classified process and calculating the areaaround the lake, all these steps are done by using ArcGIS. Finally a classificationprocess for the same scene on a different date is applied and then compare it withthe first scene using ERDAS.
Optimizing suitable solvent for phenylpropanoid extraction and antioxidant activities in Agastache rugosa hairy roots
Authors: Nguyen Bao Van , Lim Jinsu , Kim Kihyun , Seo Hyewon , Sathasivam Ramaraj , Park Jong Seok , Kim Jae Kwang , Park Sang Un
Published: April 2024

Agrobacterium-mediated hairy roots (HRs) can induce genetic stability, rapid growth, and the synthesis of bioactive compounds in plant roots. Agastache rugosa is otherwise called Korea Mint and several studies have reported that this plant has been used for the treatment of various diseases due to the presence of a variety of bioactive compounds. A. rugosa HRs are rich in secondary metabolites than the seedling roots, and the HRs extract might be more useful in pharmacology, especially in cosmetology. This study aimed to select the suitable solvent for the extraction of phenylpropanoid compounds, total phenolic (TP), flavonoid (TF), and antioxidant activities (DPPH, ABTS scavenging activity, and reducing power assay). In this study, we extracted the A. rugosa HRs with three different extracts of solvent (water, MeOH, and EtOH) of A. rugosa HRs and analyzed the phenylpropanoid compounds, TP, TF, and antioxidant activities. The result showed that 70% MeOH extracts showed the highest activities in all assays, followed by the 70% EtOH, and water extracts. In addition, 70% of MeOH extracts showed the highest TP and TF (46.14±0.25 GAE mg/g DW and 65.46±1.41 QE mg/g DW, respectively) contents, which was 1.96- and 1.76- times higher than that of the water extracts. The phenylpropanoids in A. rugosa HR extracts were identified by using HPLC, and the results showed that 70% MeOH and EtOH showed the highest contents. Regarding these results, we can conclude that 70% MeOH is the optimal solvent to extract the A. rugosa HRs for the highest phenylpropanoid, TP, TF content, and antioxidant activities. This study might be useful for producing useful compounds at an industrial scale.
Extracellular matrix enterocutaneous fistula plug placement: An interventional radiology-guided procedure for fistulae refractor y to care
Authors: Girardot Jeffrey , Xiao Nicholas , Molina Heather , Resnick Scott
Published: April 2024

Objective:

Enteric fistulas are serious bowel injuries that significantly decrease patient life quality. Operative treatments neglect patients who are not surgical candidates or who have failed surgery. One non-operative method is the percutaneous placement of an extracellular matrix enterocutaneous fistula plug (ECMFP), which sits in the fistula tract and constructs a surface into which the fistula heals.

Materials and Methods:

This study included ten patients who had an ECMFP placed between June 2017 and July 2022 with follow-up through October 2022. The median patient age was 66.5 years. Fistulae origins were gastrocutaneous (n = 1), enterocutaneous (n = 4), and colocutaneous (n = 5).

Results:

Of the ten patients, fistula closure was achieved in 5 (50%). Closure occurred in three of four enterocutaneous (75%), one of one gastrocutaneous (100%), and one of five colocutaneous fistulae (20%). The median time to closure was 1 month. Successfully closed fistulae had a mean duration of existence of 4.6 months. Failed closures had a mean duration of existence of 15.3 months. Fistulae originating from a percutaneous enteric tube had success in 2 of 3 patients (66%). Fistulae due to diverticulitis did not achieve closure (0 of 3).

Conclusions:

ECMFPs are a viable treatment to consider in a patient population that has few other options. They can be useful for the closure of fistulae involving the stomach or small bowel with an existence of <1 year. Patients with fistulae of colonic origin, patients who have had fistulae for longer than 1 year, or patients whose fistulae are due to diverticulitis are less likely to see successful closure.
EFFECT OF HUMIC ACID AND MAXIGROW (ORGANIC FERTILIZER) ON GROWTH, FLOWERING AND YIELD OF SNAKE CUCUMBER (CUCUMIS MELO. L)
Authors: Ahmed Ahmed  M.T.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT:
A field trial was implemented at the research center field at general directorate of agriculture, Dohuk Governorate, Iraqi Kurdistan region in summer season of (2022-2023) to find out the impact of foliar application of humic acid at three levels (0, 2, and 4) ml L-1 and Maxigrow (an organic fertilizer) with three levels (0, 1, and 2) ml L-1 and their combinations on outgrowth, flowering and harvest of local snake cucumber. The experiment was organized following a randomized complete block design (RCBD) including three replicates. The data displayed that the individual dose of humic acid at (4) ml.L-1 significantly enhanced foliage traits [number of branches, stem diameter (cm), Leaf area (cm2), plant fresh weight (g), and chlorophyll content (SPAD)] as well as increased flowering characters [number of flowers after 30 days and number of flowers after 40 days] and yielded components [fruit length (cm), fruit diameter (cm), and total yield (ton.ha-1)]. The same profound effect was exhibited by the singular dose of Maxigrow at concentration (2) ml.L-1. However, the highest mean values were produced from humic acid at concentration (4) ml.L-1 in combination with Maxigrow at concentration (2) ml.L-1 in comparison with control. The increased level of humic acid and Maxigrow is advised for organic productivity of local snake cucumber.