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Psychological Well-Being of Pre-Service Training Teachers
Authors: Rachmawati Indriyana , Lidyasari Aprilia Tina
Published: December 2023

Abstract: The recent statistic suggests the average psychological well-being of Indonesian citizens, including the pre-service training teacher, represents their capacity to overcome future challenges. Excellent psychological well-being is crucial for pre-service training teachers, especially for providing a comfortable learning situation for students and engaging in effective communication with students. This study investigates the psychological well-being of pre-service training teachers. Thus, this study adopted survey techniques with descriptive data analysis. The data were collected from 44 teachers selected by purposive sampling. The criteria for selecting research participants were currently taking pre-service teacher education, elementary school teachers, and willingness to participate in this study. Data were collected using a psychological well-being scale. The results of the analysis showed high and exceedingly high psychological well-being of pre-service training teachers. However, the majority of participants had low scores in the aspect of improving self-quality over time, and some of them presented remarkably low scores.
Abstrak: Kesejahteraan psikologis orang Indonesia pada saat ini masih berada pada tingkat rata-rata, sehingga dianggap masih mampu berjuang untuk mengatasi tantangan yang dialami di masa depan, tidak terkecuali guru pre-service training. Guru pre-service training perlu memiliki kesejahteraan psikologis untuk menghadirkan situasi pembelajaran yang nyaman bagi peserta didik dan komunikasi yang efektif dengan peserta didik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran kesejahteraan psikologis guru pre-service training. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan teknik survei dengan analisis deskriptif untuk data yang diperoleh. Sampel penelitian sebanyak 44 guru, dipilih secara purposive sampling. Adapun kriteria pemilihan sampel penelitian yaitu sedang menempuh PPG, guru sekolah dasar, dan bersedia untuk diteliti. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan skala kesejahteraan psikologis. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa kesejahteraan psikologis guru pre-service training berada pada tingkat tinggi dan sangat tinggi. Meskipun demikian, aspek meningkatkan kualitas diri dari waktu ke waktu tidak begitu banyak dimiliki oleh guru pre-service training sebab berada pada tingkat rendah, bahkan sangat rendah.
Measuring the Difficulties of Early Adulthood: The Development of the Quarter Life Crisis Scale
Authors: Afandi Muslim , Afandi Nail Hidaya , Afandi Syed Agung , Erdayani Rizki
Published: December 2023

Abstrak: This study was conducted to develop a quarter-life crisis scale that can be used to measure the quarter-life crisis of early adulthood in Indonesia. Although it has begun to become a concern for researchers in Indonesia, the development of the quarter-life crisis scale has never been created. Some researchers have adapted the constructs developed by foreign researchers, which are not necessarily suitable for applicated in Indonesia. The development of this scale goes through 5 stages: conceptualization of the test; test construction; test trial; item analysis; and test revision. The test trial was filled by 181 early adults in Indonesia from Pekanbaru, Malang, Medan, Padang, Batam, Madura, Lombok, Pangkalan Kerinci, Solo, Surabaya, Jakarta, Bogor, and Yogyakarta. The results showed that there are 26 valid and consistent items that can be used to measure the early adult quarter-life crisis in Indonesia, which is indicated by the validity of the rcount greater than rtable and the Cronbach Alpha value of 0.854.

Abstrak: Saat ini, quarter life crisis sudah mulai menjadi perhatian bagi para peneliti di Indonesia, namun pengembangan skala quarter life crisis ini belum pernah diciptakan. Beberapa peneliti melakukan adaptasi dari konstruk yang dikembangkan peneliti luar negeri yang tentunya belum sesuai tepat digunakan di Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan skala quarter life crisis yang dapat digunakan untuk mengukur quarter life crisis dewasa awal di Indonesia. Pengembangan skala ini melalui lima tahap, yaitu: konseptualisasi tes; konstruksi uji; uji coba tes; analisis butir; dan revisi tes. Uji coba dilakukan pada 181 individu dewasa awal di Indonesia yang berasal dari Pekanbaru, Malang, Medan, Padang, Batam, Madura, Lombok, Pangkalan Kerinci, Solo, Surabaya, Jakarta, Bogor dan Yogyakarta. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa terdapat 26 butir valid dan secara konsisten dapat digunakan untuk mengukur quarter life crisis dewasa awal di Indonesia.
Education and Work Future Expectation Scale Adaptation for Indonesian University Students
Authors: Dwiastuti Ike , Hendriani Wiwin , Andriani Fitri
Published: December 2023

Abstract: The students' optimism about their future careers and education impacts their educational success. The Future Expectation Scale of Adolescents (FESA) can measure future expectations of education and student career. This study aims to adapt the scale of the FESA work and education domain to the Indonesian language and culture. The adaptation in this study follows the six-stage category of the International Commission Test. Development of adaptation items using a forward-backward translation design involving six experts. The comparability of language and content validity assessments involved nine experts. Pilot study for item evaluation involving 15 students from the target population. The quantitative testing was administered to 297 state college students. Results of the comparability assessment of language indicate that the adapted item has a similar structure and meaning. The content validity assessment demonstrates that the adapted item is already relevant, essential, and clear for measuring educational and work expectations. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) reveals that this adaptation scale has good construct validity, as indicated by the value of a good fit model that meets the criteria. Reliability based on construct reliability and internal consistency is also good. Thus, the FESA work and education domain scale version for Indonesia is valid and reliable to measure the youth's future expectations of education and work, especially among Indonesian college students.
Abstrak: Kesuksesan pendidikan dipengaruhi oleh keyakinan positif pelajar terhadap masa depan pendidikan dan pekerjaannya. Skala the Future Expectation Scale of Adolescent (FESA) dapat mengukur harapan masa depan pendidikan dan pekerjaan pelajar. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengadaptasi skala FESA work and education domain ke dalam bahasa dan budaya Indonesia. Adaptasi dalam penelitian ini mengikuti proses 6 tahap dari International Commission Test. Pengembangan item adaptasi menggunakan forward-backward translation design yang melibatkan 6 ahli. Penilaian comparability of language dan content validity melibatkan 9 ahli. Uji keterbacaan melalui pilot study yang melibatkan 15 mahasiswa yang sesuai target populasi. Uji kuantitatif dilakukan terhadap 297 mahasiswa dari perguruan negeri. Hasil penilaian comparability of language menunjukkan bahwa item adaptasi memiliki kesetaraan struktur bahasa dan makna. Penilaian content validity menunjukkan bahwa item adaptasi sudah relevan, penting dan jelas untuk mengukur harapan pendidikan dan pekerjaan. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) membuktikan bahwa skala adaptasi ini memiliki validitas konstruk yang baik, ditunjukkan dari nilai good fit model yang memenuhi kriteria. Reliabilitas berdasarkan construct reliability dan internal konsistensi juga tergolong baik. Dengan demikian, skala FESA work and education domain versi Indonesia terpercaya untuk mengukur harapan masa depan pendidikan dan pekerjaan remaja khususnya mahasiswa Indonesia.
Career Transitioning among Students with Visual Impairments: Educational and Public Policy Perspectives
Authors: Eseadi Chiedu , Ogbuabor Shulamite E
Published: December 2023

Abstract: The objective of this research is to examine the educational and public policy concerns pertaining to career transitioning among students with visual impair-ments. The authors conducted a narrative literature review. The conceptualization of policy, with a specific focus on educational and public policies, was provided. The article also discussed the roles and concerns of educational and public policies in facilitating career transitioning for these students. The study contributes to an increased understanding of the educational and policy implications of supporting students with visual impairments during career transitioning. The collaboration of career counsellors and policy actors is deemed necessary in order to effectively tackle the challenges associated with facilitating successful career transitioning for these students.
Abstrak: Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji kebijakan pendidikan dan publik yang berkaitan dengan transisi karier di siswa tunanetra. Penulis melakukan tinjau-an literatur naratif. Konseptualisasi kebijakan, dengan fokus khusus pada kebijakan pendidikan dan publik, juga diberikan. Artikel tersebut juga membahas peran dan keprihatinan kebijakan pendidikan dan publik dalam memfasilitasi transisi karier bagi para siswa. Studi ini berkontribusi pada peningkatan pemahaman tentang implikasi pendidikan dan kebijakan dalam mendukung siswa tunanetra selama transisi karier. Kolaborasi antara konselor karier dan pelaku kebijakan dianggap perlu untuk mengatasi tantangan yang terkait dengan memfasilitasi transisi karier yang sukses bagi para siswa secara efektif.
Remote sensing and spatial databases for investigating latent urban-rural dynamics in rural, inland districts of Southern Italy
Authors: Imbrenda Vito , Munoz-Gomez Casandra , D’Emilio Mariagrazia , Samela Caterina , Salvati Luca , Matarazzo Nadia , Lanfredi Maria , Coluzzi Rosa
Published: December 2023

It is well-known that rural-urban patterns help to capture socioeconomic interactions between different settlement forms. The sustainability challenge requires to consider the evolution of these patterns as a reliable indicator of the dynamics of land use change and potential land degradation processes occurred in a time frame. In this research, by using multisource data (Corine Land Cover, Keyhole KH-9 and Landsat satellite images), we trace the diachronic evolution (1990-2018) of the rural-urban pattern in the provinces of Avellino and Benevento (Campania region, Southern Italy) with a specific focus on the key municipality of Ariano Irpino (1975-2018). The analysis confirms the considerable urban growth occurred in the study area, mostly in the form of urban sprawl phenomena decoupled from population growth. This happens concurrently with a transformation of the agricultural sector projected toward a greater specialization favouring agritourism activities and valuable crops (e.g., vineyards). These findings can support policy makers in future planning activities by mixing conservation, mitigation, and restoration actions.
Russian Talent Training Mode Optimization Using OBE in Higher Vocational Colleges
Authors: Abudureheman Gulibanu , Liu Zunpeng , Mou Rui
Published: December 2023

To narrow the gap between Russian education in vocational colleges and “One Belt One Road” needs, this work employs reverse design principles to design the curriculum structure and reorganizes the Russian teaching content based on the OBE (Outcome-Based Education). Starting from internal and external demands, we develop the training goals and graduation requirements for students, which further guides the design of teaching content to match occupational needs. Through a four-year education with two sessions of students' practice at Xinjiang Vocational University, it is verified that the Russian talent training mode under the OBE theory is beneficial. It can enhance the attractiveness of the Russian major, improving the initiative of talent training objectives and the overall quality of talent training and job competency.
A Comparative Analysis of Business Students' Performance and Perception on Online vs. Face-to-Face Peer-Assisted Learning
Authors: So Ka-Yan , Chiu Pit Ho Patrio
Published: December 2023

This paper first compares the academic performance of business students who participated in online and offline peer-assisted learning during 2018–2022. The purpose of the study was to evaluate if quantitative academic result was impacted by the mode of delivery. Interviews were then conducted with students who attended/taught both modes of classes to solicit their personal qualitative feedback. Key research questions and issues to be studied include: (1) any objective difference in academic performance (as measured in course GPA) between students attending online and face-to-face sessions; (2) any perceptible difference in learning effectiveness; and (3) any perceptible difference in communication with both leaders and peers during class. After investigation, it was found that both delivery modes offered a similar level of student academic performance and learning experience, and there was no evidence to suggest that peer-assisted learning was impacted by the mode of delivery. Reasons could be concluded as small class size, high level of technological literacy, and voluntariness. Though student interviewees mostly agreed that both online and face-to-face peer-assisted learning were equally effective, if they were to choose between the two, all of them would opt for physical classes as they stimulated greater learning motivation.
Design and Application of Personalized Teaching Model Based on Learning Styles and BOPPPS
Authors: Wang Qian
Published: December 2023

Personalized teaching is the future development trend, and learners have their own characteristics and talents, so teaching that meets the characteristics of learners can give full play to the “learner-centered” teaching concept. Although the research on learning styles has confirmed that it is not correlated with teaching interaction, the value of learning styles has not been fully explored, and there are still few studies on effectiveness. According to Kolb’s experience and learning theory, this paper analyzes the personality characteristics of learners with each learning style. Based on the characteristics of learners with various learning styles, the teaching model of four different learning styles was designed in combination with the BOPPPS teaching model to realize personalized teaching. According to the designed teaching mode, the corresponding teaching mode is applied to the high school IT course “Processing and Handling of Picture Information” as an example, which fully reflects the application of personalized teaching in the secondary school classroom.
Exploration of the Multi-dimensional Mutual Promotion Postgraduate Cultivating Model
Authors: Wu Suping , Wang Xueming , Liu Jinfeng
Published: December 2023

Postgraduate education is the main part of university education. The traditional postgraduate cultivating mode separates curriculum teaching from research ability training. The traditional postgraduate course teaching mode emphasizes knowledge teaching. In course teaching, there is a lack of training in postgraduate research thinking abilities and innovation abilities. The course teaching links are not fully utilized, so postgraduates’ research thinking and innovation abilities are generally weak. In view of the above problems, this paper studies the multi-dimensional postgraduate cultivating model through the mutual promotion of course teaching and scientific research guidance. We hold that the postgraduate course teaching is an important link to cultivating the scientific research thinking abilities of postgraduates. Fully utilizing the course teaching link and multi-dimensional courses and scientific research combination can cultivate the postgraduates’ abilities to analyze and solve problems, cultivate their scientific research thinking and innovative thinking, and enable them to enter the scientific research field earlier. Based on three aspects, we construct a multi-dimensional teaching and research mutual promotion cultivating model, and also verify the effectiveness of the proposed model through practice, and we also give some relevant suggestions.
The Impact of Perceived Teacher IT Use on Information Literacy among Chinese Secondary School Students
Authors: Chen Xiaorui
Published: December 2023

This study was conducted to explore the relationship between secondary school students’ perceived teacher use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and their information literacy. The research used three scales to assess 502 students in vocational and technical schools in Shenzhen: The Information Technology Application Scale for Primary and Secondary School Teachers Scale, the ICT Self-Efficacy Scale, and the Information Literacy Scale for Secondary School Students Scale. The results indicated that male students had a significantly higher ability to share information than female students, and students’ perceived use of ICT for teaching and learning varied significantly based on the amount of time they spent using information devices. The study also found that teachers’ ICT self-efficacy, their use of ICT for student learning, and their collaboration with other teachers were positive predictors of students’ information literacy. On the other hand, teachers’ use of ICT for teaching and learning was a negative predictor of students’ information literacy. Additionally, the results showed that perceived ICT use had a positive and significant impact on students’ information literacy, and that perceived teacher ICT use had a positive and significant effect on ICT self-efficacy, which in turn
The Demonstration of Mathematical Logic Ability and Control Consciousness of Higher Vocational Students
Authors: Zhang Qilun , Cao Jinglong , Xu Zhiyong
Published: December 2023

Math is upmost basic for working and learning. It exists for solving some problems. The authors focus on that only by combining the students’ problem-solving control consciousness in vocational education we can enhance the mathematical logic ability. This paper discusses the best way to solve the paper’s key point, that is connotative relationship between various factors of learners, how to sort out the control consciousness, improve the mathematical logic ability, and then build a practical logic thinking way, to form a system of students’ mathematical self-added value, and put forward new possibilities for the scientific cultivation of the quality of mathematical education talents. This paper emphasizes the effective role of mathematical logic ability and regulation awareness in the application of information technology in higher vocational education learning. Given many examples to demonstrate how to get the useful abilities to solve the problems facing in the future.
The Efficacy of Intelligent Evaluation and Peer Review in Improving the English Writing Ability of Vocational College Students
Authors: Shen Weipeng , Peng Linhua , Chen Ruiqing , Jiang Nan , Lin Xiao-Fan
Published: December 2023

The application of artificial intelligence has benefited vocational English writing courses but still lacks the capacity to dispose of contextual challenges. This study compared the effectiveness of two teaching methods in a vocational English writing course. A teaching method that combines intelligent evaluation and peer review was applied for the experimental group, while the control group adopted intelligent evaluation and conventional discussion. In this study, a quasi-experimental research method was used. Scores of students’ essays as well as the quality of the content were examined. The results exhibited that the experimental group showed greater improvement than the control group. Thus, the designed teaching method provides a valuable method for English writing courses in vocational education.
Perspectives and Experiences in International Arbitration
Authors: Vasconez Jácome Steven Marcelo
Published: December 2023

In this interview, Gary B. Born, a highly regarded lawyer in the field of international arbitration and dispute resolution, offers a deeper insight into both his influence in this area as well as his track record in dispute resolution. In addition, he discusses the role of technology in arbitration proceedings, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence. Born argues that it is too early to determine and regulate the impact that this emerging technology may have. This interview seeks to share the opinion of a leading arbitration professional on topics of interest, with the aim of reflecting on the use of new technologies and their implications.
Migración en Latinoamérica tras la pandemia: desafíos y oportunidades
Authors: León Moreno María Paz
Published: December 2023

La entrevista aborda los cambios en los flujos migratorios en América Latina post Covid-19. Tras una disminución inicial debido a restricciones, se observó un aumento relacionado con la criminalidad y los impactos económicos. Estados Unidos ha sido históricamente el principal destino, y la migración venezolana es notable, con medidas de protección aplicadas. Cuba también experimenta un aumento migratorio. Colombia adopta un enfoque humanitario, mientras que Estados Unidos implementa medidas innovadoras y colabora con países vecinos. Las políticas se ejecutan mediante decretos ejecutivos, con desafíos en la integración de estándares de derechos humanos. Se destaca la importancia de garantizar canales seguros y accesibles, la protección contra la devolución y la promoción de la integración, combatiendo la xenofobia.
AVALIAÇÃO EM LÍNGUA INGLESA NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL: UMA NARRATIVA DE PROFESSORAS DESTA ÁREA DE CONHECIMENTO
Authors: Rocha Delfino Laura , Souza de Carvalho Richarles
Published: December 2023

O presente artigo tem como propósito principal analisar instrumentos avaliativos utilizados por professoras de língua inglesa na Educação Infantil. Os objetivos específicos são refletir sobre a presença da língua inglesa na Educação Infantil; conhecer material didático utilizado para o ensino da Língua Inglesa; e compreender processos avaliativos utilizados nesta área. Para desenvolver este artigo, é realizada uma pesquisa etnográfica e qualitativa. A coleta de dados – narrativas das professoras – é feita por meio de um questionário com duas professoras de língua inglesa que lecionam na Educação Infantil. A análise das respostas das professoras aponta que elas compreendem bem o processo de avaliação da língua inglesa neste segmento da educação.

PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Educação Infantil. Língua Inglesa. Avaliação.
motivação dos professores na elaboração de atividades que incluam estudantes neurodivergentes: A importância do brincar
Authors: Viana Elton de Andrade
Published: December 2023

Apresenta-se um estudo de natureza qualitativa realizado com o objetivo de ampliar o conhecimento na educação matemática brasileira sobre o lúdico no âmbito do ensino de matemática com perspectiva inclusiva. Para isso, foca em uma discussão sobre os estudantes neurodivergentes, ancorando-se no movimento da neurodiversidade e seus princípios teóricos. O problema de pesquisa foi definido com a seguinte pergunta: como motivar os professores de educação básica no contexto de formação continuada a elaborarem propostas didáticas de matemática que sejam lúdicas e que contribuam para a inclusão de estudantes neurodivergentes? A metodologia foi estruturada por meio de uma oficina envolvendo professores de educação básica da região noroeste do estado de São Paulo, em que foram produzidos dados no formato de diário de anotações, fotografias e respostas em um formulário online. Como resultado, o estudo aponta que a motivação dos professores se dá principalmente por meio de exemplos dados pelos pares no contexto de formação continuada.
Teachers’ motivation in developing activities that include neurodivergent students: The importance of playing
Abstract
It presents a qualitative study carried out with the objective of expanding the existing knowledge in Brazilian mathematics education about the ludic in the context of teaching mathematics with an inclusive perspective. For this, it focuses on a discussion about neurodivergent students, anchoring itself in the neurodiversity movement and its theoretical principles. The research problem was defined with the following question: how to motivate basic education teachers in the context of continuing education to develop didactic proposals for mathematics that are playful and that contribute to the inclusion of neurodivergent students? The methodology was structured through a workshop involving basic education teachers from the northwest region of the state of São Paulo, in which data were produced in the form of a diary of notes, photographs, and answers given in an online form. As a result, the study points out that teachers’ motivation occurs mainly through examples that are given by peers in the context of continuing education.
Self-employment in Hungarian law
Authors: Tamás Gyulavári
Published: December 2023

Self-employment has traditionally been regulated by the Civil Code, as a distinctive form of work apart from employment. This chapter strives to evaluate the labour law framework and labour market experience of self-employment. First, the Hungarian legal provisions on self-employment will be highlighted, including labour law, civil law and social security law. This will be followed by an evaluation of the available data on labour market trends regarding the various groups of self-employed workers, such as genuine and false self-employment, and economically dependent work. After this summary on employment data, the legal protection or scope of employee rights enjoyed by self-employed persons will be scrutinised. Finally, I will examine the Hungarian legal mechanisms to combat false self-employment. As a whole, the paper will provide a picture of the legal environment of self-employment with laws, trends and some evident flaws. I will strive to highlight the main driving forces behind self-employment and related labour law policy.
Rehabilitacja głosu u chorych po laryngektomii całkowitej. Co się zmieniło?
Authors: Olszewski Jurek , Szkutnik Katarzyna
Published: December 2023

Najbardziej przykrą konsekwencją operacji usunięcia krtani jest niemożność porozumiewania się dźwięcznym głosem. Sposobem na pokonanie przygnębiających uczuć jest skoncentrowanie się na najważniejszym w danej chwili problemie: uczeniu mowy zastępczej. Mechanizm tworzenia głosu przełykowego jest następujący: rolę generatora drgań przejmuje górny odcinek przełyku, tzw. usta przełyku, tworzące pseudogłośnię, a zbiornikiem powietrza jest przełyk. Powietrze usuwane z przełyku ruchem antyperystaltycznym wprowadza w drgania pseudogłośnię, tworząc dźwięk podstawowy, który następnie jest odpowiednio modulowany w nieznacznie zmienionych jamach rezonacyjnych i artykulacyjnych. Ćwiczenia wprowadzające do uczenia się głosu i mowy zastępczej korzystnie jest zacząć jeszcze przed operacją. Właściwą rehabilitację rozpoczyna się po wygojeniu rany, najlepiej jeszcze podczas pobytu w szpitalu. Pierwsze ćwiczenia powinny być prowadzone przez lekarza, by nie powstawały nieprawidłowe nawyki, utrudniające opanowanie mowy zastępczej. Jakość mowy przełykowej oraz szybkość jej opanowania zależą nie tylko od wytrwałości i systematyczności ćwiczącego. Skuteczność rehabilitacji opóźniają: wysokie napięcie zwieracza ust przełyku, rozległość zabiegu operacyjnego, radioterapia, ubytek słuchu, zły stan uzębienia, choroby współistniejące. Implantacja protez głosowych stanowi jeden z dwóch, obecnie uznanych za równoważne sposobów rehabilitacji głosu u pacjentów po całkowitym usunięciu krtani z powodu raka. Jest metodą chirurgicznej rehabilitacji głosu. Pionierem tej metody w Polsce był znany i uznany otolaryngolog – prof. Erwin Mozolewski, który w 1972 roku w Szczecinie jako pierwszy zastosował rehabilitację głosu przy użyciu protezy głosowej. Metoda chirurgicznej rehabilitacji mowy u chorych po usunięciu krtani polega na wytworzeniu przetoki tchawiczo‑przełykowej i wszczepieniu prostej, jednokierunkowej zastawki powietrznej – tzw. protezy głosowej. Pozwala to, przy zamknięciu otworu tracheostomy palcem, kierować powietrze wydechowe z płuc do przełyku i gardła dolnego w celu wytworzenia zastępczego tonu podstawowego w tym samym miejscu co w przypadku mowy przełykowej (w tzw. segmencie gardłowo‑przełykowym).
Wykorzystanie fonacji z częściowym zwężeniem traktu głosowego w procesie doskonalenia głosu (na przykładzie tzw. ćwiczenia ze słomką)
Authors: Sieńko Dominik
Published: December 2023

Celem prowadzonych badań było sprawdzenie, czy ćwiczenie fonacji ze zwężonym traktem głosowym może wpłynąć na poprawę wybranych parametrów głosu u wokalistów. Grupę badaną tworzyło 10 osób (5 kobiet i 5 mężczyzn) w wieku 20–29 lat, które w chwili badania kształciły się wokalnie i były zdrowe, tj. nie zgłaszały chorób przewlekłych ani innych chorób i infekcji. Osoby badane w ramach treningu właściwego wykonały 2,5‑minutowy zestaw ćwiczeń z wykorzystaniem słomki o wymiarach 0,5 × 21,5 cm. Przed wykonaniem zadań, a także po ich zakończeniu głos badanych został poddany ocenie (ogólna jakość głosu, brzmienie głosu, poziom zmęczenia głosu, łatwość, z którą głos jest wydobywany czy umiejętność przejścia pomiędzy rejestrami). Wyniki przeprowadzonych badań wskazują na skuteczność ćwiczeń SOVT, co potwierdziło się w samoocenie jakości głosu, badaniu odsłuchowym oraz wynikach pomiaru maksymalnego czasu fonacji na głosce [a].
In dogs with chronic enteropathy (idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease) is budesonide more effective than prednisolone or prednisone in resolving clinical signs?
Authors: Coates Victoria Alice
Published: December 2023

PICO Question
In dogs with chronic enteropathy (idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease) is budesonide more effective than prednisolone or prednisone in resolving clinical signs or improving the canine inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) activity index (CIBDAI) or the canine chronic enteropathy clinical activity index (CCECAI)?
 
Clinical bottom line
Category of research
Treatment.
Number and type of study designs reviewed
One double-blinded randomised control trial.
Strength of evidence
Moderate.
Outcomes reported
The outcome of this study identified that no significant differences in remission rates (> 75% decrease in CIBDAI scores) were observed between the prednisone and budesonide groups. Frequency of adverse effects were also similar between the two groups.
Conclusion
A single study with moderate power of evidence alongside some significant limitations, particularly population size, cannot be used as the sole provider of an answer to the PICO question. As such, further studies with greater power would be required before a definitive assessment of comparative treatment efficacy can be made.
 
How to apply this evidence in practice
The application of evidence into practice should take into account multiple factors, not limited to: individual clinical expertise, patient’s circumstances and owners’ values, country, location or clinic where you work, the individual case in front of you, the availability of therapies and resources.
Knowledge Summaries are a resource to help reinforce or inform decision making. They do not override the responsibility or judgement of the practitioner to do what is best for the animal in their care.
The 4th Industrial Revolution: Implications for School-based Agricultural Education
Authors: Barrick R Kirby
Published: December 2023

Global society has experienced a series of “revolutions” that have had significant impacts on the agriculture industry, including the teaching of agriculture in schools. Moving from foraging to farming, agriculture witnessed the growth of the agro-industrial complex and the move from rural to urban settings, followed by industrial movements from muscle power to mechanical power. Most recently, the advancements in technology and technical agriculture have been supported by the computer revolution and the advent of the internet. Now, the workforce must address the interface of technology systems without human interference including robotics, biotechnology, and the “internet of things”. Agricultural education in the public schools in the U.S., including teacher education, is faced with how best to incorporate technological advancements with technical skill development in agriculture, including curriculum development and enhancement and teaching approaches.
Tobacco as a Transient Therapeutic Peptide Bioreactor: A Fast and Efficient Drug Production Platform
Authors: da Cunha Nicolau B
Published: December 2023

In recent years, higher plants have been used as reactors capable of producing biologically active proteins, antigens used as vaccines and recombinant peptides (AMPs) with antimicrobial potential. Compared to other systems, plants have relatively low production costs and can make post-translational modifications necessary for some MPAs to present their correct conformation and be biologically active. In this context, tobacco plants are becoming important vehicles for the massive and transient biosynthesis of antimicrobial peptides and other therapeutic molecules. MagnifectionTM technology enables the rapid production of large-scale therapeutic molecules in tobacco at relatively low production costs and is a very interesting system for the manufacture of drugs against diseases of economic and social importance. Recombinant and transient biosynthesis of AMPs in tobacco may be a viable alternative to complement the fight against pathogenic microorganisms that cause severe infections.
Review of Concepts and Methods of Genetic Characterization and Breeding Wheat for Resistance to Rusts
Authors: Gessese Mesfin Kebede
Published: December 2023

Rust diseases are economically the most important constraints to global wheat production. Breeding for resistance to diseases involves the understanding of genetic systems of both the host and pathogen simultaneously. Knowledge of host-pathogen interaction is essential for breeding disease resistant crops, because both host and pathogen populations are genetically diverse. Resistance to rust diseases can be classified into two broad categories; seedling/ all stage resistance (ASR) and adult plant resistance (APR). All stage resistance genes confer resistance at all growth stages against avirulent pathogen isolates. However, ASR genes often succumb to evolution in pathogen populations, whereas APR genes are expressed at later growth stages of the plant, show uniform response to all races of the pathogen and do not encourage pathotypic evolution and the nature of resistance they offer is usually durable. Characterization of resistance to rusts involves gene postulation (multi-pathotype test), genetic analyses and identifying the number and location of the gene(s) conferring resistance. Chromosomal location and mapping genes have been done using cytogenetic analysis; however, since 1990s the advancement of molecular genetics and biotechnology enabled to replace the tedious, time, labor and resource consuming cytogenetic analyses method of locating genes using molecular mapping techniques.
Photopedogenesis: A Fundamental Soil Forming Process in Rock Weathering and Rhizospheric Stability on Earth and Lunar Surface
Authors: B Mishra Bipin 
Published: December 2023

Sunlight penetrates into soil (2mm) with water based on simple classical experiment followed by subsequent interactions depending upon several soil-microbe-plant related factors in the rhizosphere. Beyond the soil, even the fresh rock under rain (wetness) promotes the growth of lichen, phototrophs, mosses, blue green algae forming mat, hyphae and root. The biomass so produced undergoes decomposition and gradually helps in weathering of the rock surface, where contribution of light in presence of moisture is vital. In almost all known soil forming processes, horizonation begins at surface of the parent material forming “O” horizon and subsequent A, B horizons over C horizon. The “O” horizon is the outcome of the contribution of sunlight and moisture. In 1996, Theory of Photopedology was initially developed, which was subsequently improved to Photopedogenesis in 2006 as being the fundamental soil forming process. Chandrayan 1 in India discovered signals for water on lunar surface (https://images.app.goo.gl/8BNb2fRoj4MXHP1C6) having weatherable rocks (basalt) and minerals (pyroxene). Photopedogenesis needs to be expanded on lunar surface for soil genesis by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
Integrated Diseased Management on Coffee Wilt Disease Caused by Fusarium Xylarioides and its distribution in Ethiopian Review
Authors: Kasahen Asmamaw
Published: December 2023

Coffee belongs to the family Rubiaceae, which is widely distributed throughout the tropical region. Ethiopia the center of origin for Coffea arabica. Coffea arabica originates from Southwest Ethiopia Keffa. Coffea arabica very important for local people as a cash crop for the local and international market. Coffee arabica is attack by several diseases among these major diseases are coffee berry disease, coffee wilt disease, coffee leaf rust are the major fungal diseases to reduced yield of coffee in the country. Coffee wilt disease caused by fungal pathogen that affect vascular wilt disease, it was the main factor of coffee tree death in different coffee growing regions, with national average disease incidence 28% and severity 5%. Coffee wilt disease is a soil-borne pathogen, and this presents difficulties in the application of chemical treatments; affected fields to be left as fallow for some years or other crops planted. Currently in coffee trees are less productive because of variable factors, among that diseases are the major constraints which threatening coffee genetic resources. These diseases are occurring with varying degree of infestation and distribution in the Ethiopia. Thus, the coffee conservation strategies should take the disease into account and apply the recommended principles and practices of disease management. Integrated disease management for coffee Fusarium wilts, one of the most devastating and challenging type of diseases impairing agricultural production worldwide, based on the IPM, (i) use of pathogen-free planting material; (ii) site selection to avoid planting into high risk soils; (iii) reduction or elimination of F. oxysporum inoculum in soil; (iv) use of biocontrol agents for protection of healthy planting material from infection. Based on our review findings suggest resistant coffee varieties through large-scale collection and screening against the pathogen would be inevitable for increase coffee yield.
Effects of Operational Conditions on Rice Husk Biochar Produced Using Charcoal Processing System with Internal Combustion Furnace
Authors: Kuo Wei-Puo
Published: December 2023

This paper reports the first use of a charcoal processing system with an internal combustion furnace (CPSICF) to produce pyroligneous acid from rice husk, called rice husk vinegar. The gate width in CPSICF influenced air intake, which directly affected the temperature of the furnace that played a key role during pyrolysis. The process characteristics of rice husk vinegar collected from (A) the internal combustion furnace cover and (B) chimney are discussed separately. The total rice husk vinegar weight was 13.13-14.08 kg with cooling water but only 7.23 kg without cooling water. The pH value and acidity ranges were 3.1-3.6 and 5.9%-8.3%, respectively. The tar content was 1.3-3.9 but was 6.1 in the vinegar obtained from the chimney without cooling water. The suspended solid content was 2.1-8.5 mg/L but was 20.6 in the vinegar obtained from the chimney without cooling water. These results are similar to those for other charcoal processing systems.
Impact of Marketing Contracts on the Rice Yield of Senegal River Valley Producers
Authors: Abdoulaye FALL Amadou
Published: December 2023

Rice is a strategic commodity for Senegal. However, local supply covers only 20-30% of domestic demand. The paradox is that this local rice has difficulty being marketed. Thus, agricultural marketing contracts could be an excellent lever to address this problem of rice marketing. The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of these agricultural marketing contracts on the performance of producers in the Matam region using the LATE/LARF method. The data was collected in the Matam region in 2016-2017. The average local effect of treatment (LATE) has reduced the selection bias generated by observable and unobservable characteristics. The results of the estimate of the impact of the agricultural contract on the income of rice producers show that the participation of producers in the agricultural contract has increased their yields by about 2305.31 kg and income to 219,527.5 FCFA. The study allowed us to affirm that agricultural marketing contracts represent a resilient system of rice marketing in the Senegal River valley, as they can be a lever to link all the rice value chain’s stakeholders, for the benefit of everyone, especially small producers.
Digital Farming
Authors: Trontelj Janez
Published: December 2023

Close monitoring of the most significant production processes is very important for any kind of production optimization. When talking about agriculture, gathering as much information as possible on soil condition and microclimatic conditions, which include insect activity, is essential for correct decision making in farming. Using a large number of various, low-cost sensors, gives us the opportunity to create a database for a smart farming algorithm. Processing such a database requires a software system, based on self-learning artificial intelligence. This system will later suggest an optimal agricultural activity. Using such a system, the farmer has better opportunities to take the right measures when needed. This article presents the method and the low-cost sensor system for analyzing soil in the field. It is integrated into the “digital farming” solution.
Freeze-Dried Cattle Meat Improves the Measurement of Total Cholesterol
Authors: De Oliveira  Rodrigo Fortunato
Published: December 2023

The objective of this study was to propose an adaptation to the measurement methodology using enzymatic kits with raw meat and compare the efficiency in the quantification of total cholesterol in raw and freeze-dried meat, in order to optimize the execution of the analysis and the estimation of the results obtained. We used the longissimus thoracis and semitendinosus Nellore muscles which were acquired in a commercial slaughterhouse. They were ground with a food processor and separated; one of these parts was freeze-dried and the other was kept raw. The methodology purposed in our research (using freeze-dried meat), obtained better measures for cholesterol levels in both muscles. The total cholesterol measures for longissimus thoracis and semitendinosus with freeze-dried meat were 12% and 13% higher comparing to raw meat, respectively. The utilization of freeze-dried meat was more effective on the extraction and measurement of total cholesterol in both muscles.
Smallholder Farmers Perceptions and Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change in Ethiopia Review
Authors: Sisay Tamiru Bezabih
Published: December 2023

The objective of this review on Smallholder farmers perceptions and adaptation strategies in case Ethiopia. Smallholder households obtain livelihoods through the rural labour market, self-employment in rural non-farm economy, migration and rain-fed agriculture. Agriculture is the major source of rural livelihoods. Climate refers to the average weather and represents the state of the climate system over a given time period. Due to natural variability and human interventions, there is increase in the emission of the greenhouse gases reflecting variation of the mean state of weather variables including temperature, precipitation and wind. Greenhouse gases (GHGs) are more important for their ability to trap heat from the sun and create atmosphere that supports the life on Earth. However increasing levels of these gases is the cause of global temperatures, resulting in the most severe ecological crisis that earth has witnessed in the whole of human history.
Evaluation of Desho (Pennisetum pedicellatum) Grass Varieties for Dry Matter Yield and Chemical Composition in South Omo Zone, South Western Ethiopia
Authors: Hidosa Denbela
Published: December 2023

Desho grass is indigenous grass to Ethiopia and belonging to the family of Poaceae and has high biomass production potential. Therefore, this study was initiated to evaluate dry matter yield and chemical composition of four desho (Pennisetum pedicellatum) grass varieties in 2017 and 2018 cropping years at on- station of Jinka Agricultural Research Center under rain fed condition in randomized complete block design with three replications per tested variety. The data on dry matter yield, plant height, tillers per plant, leaf to stem ratio and chemical composition were analyzed using the General Linear Model procedures of SAS. The Areka-DZF#590 gave highest (P>0.001) dry matter yield (27.99t/ha) and whereas the, Kindo kisha-DZF#589 variety gave the lower dry matter yield (14.15t/ha). Likewise, higher (P>0.05) Crude protein (140.12g/Kg, DM) recorded for Areka-DZF#590 and whereas, significantly lowest (P<0.05) Crude protein (90.57g/Kg, DM) obtained for Kindo kasha-DZF#589 variety. Based on this finding, we concluded that farmers who live in comparable agro- ecologies to areas where this study was conducted in South Omo and other areas could plant Areka -DZF#590 variety for higher dry matter yield and crude protein content.
Contributions of Effective Microorganisms and Organic Materials on Microbial Activities
Authors: DU Ene
Published: December 2023

A pot experiment was conducted in the screen house of the Teaching and Research Farm of Rivers State University (RSU)from March to July, 2018 to determine the effects of Effective Microorganisms Activated Solution (EMAS) and organic materials (poultry manure (PM) and dry grasses (DG)) on microbial population and activities. The six treatments made up of 2 levels of EMAS and 3 levels of organic materials were replicated three times and arranged in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The treated soils were incubated for 4 weeks and samples collected for microbial count and carbon dioxide evolution. Microbial activities were monitored weekly for 4 weeks. The results show a significant difference (p<0.05) between soil+ effective microorganisms activated solution (SO+EMAS), soil + poultry manure + effective microorganism activated solution(S+PM+EMAS), soil + dry grasses + effective microorganism activated solution (S+DG+EMAS), soil + poultry manure (S+PM), soil + dry grasses (S+DG) and the control soil only (SO). The population of heterotrophic bacterial were significantly different, S+EMAS had the highest (9.82x109CFU/g) and the control (SO) had the least population (1.38x109CFU/g) before planting, SO had the highest population count (4.63x108 CFU/g) and S+DG had the least population count of bacteria (4.10x107CFU/g) after harvest, also a significant different exist among the treatments on CO2 evolution, S+PM had the highest mean value (0.06mg), S+EMAS had the least value (0.002mg). The results show that soils amended with EMAS improved bacterial count, lowers CO2 evolution, soils amended with PM improved CO2 evolution. Hence recommending that EMAS and organic matter (especially PM) should be used for the improvement of soil microbial population to enhance nutrient availabilities for plants and to create a sustainable agriculture.