bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Intercomparison of Estimates of Reference Evapotranspiration of Surat Region of Gujarat, India
Authors: Vivekanandan N. , Srishailam C. , Patil RG.
Published: September 2022

Evapotranspiration is a vital parameter for irrigation planning and management, and for hydrological and climatological studies. This can be estimated by using Blaney-Criddle (BC), Thornthwaite (TW), Hargreaves (HG) and Penman-Monteith (PM) methods. Out of these methods, BC and TW are known as temperature based whereas HG is radiation based and PM is based on Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report on crop water requirements. This paper illustrates a study on comparison on estimates of reference evapotranspiration (ETo) obtained from temperature, radiation and FAO based methods for Surat region. The meteorological data such as air temperature, relative humidity and sunshine hours observed at Surat region for the period 2001 to 2016 is used. In addition, the wind speed and solar radiation data is downloaded from the International Water Management Institute website and used in estimation of ETo using PM. The performance of the methods used in estimation of ETo is evaluated through regression analysis by developing a linear regression between the observed and estimated values of ETo using BC, TW and HG, and FAO based PM. The results of linear regression analysis indicated that there is a good line of agreement between the observed and estimated ETo using PM with CC of 0.968 when compared with those values of BC, TW and HG. The study show that the PM is better suited amongst four methods applied in estimating the ETo for Surat region, Gujarat.
Responding to local demand: A community-led bamboo charcoal enterprise development initiative in Kenya
Authors: Reza Selim , Oduor Nellie
Published: September 2022

Bamboo is a perennial resource, and charcoal produced from it can be used as an alternative to wood charcoal for household clean energy under the Non-timber forest produce category (NTFP). Present study attempts to capture the processing of bamboo charcoal using the Public Private and People Partnership (P4) approach known as the NCPP (Non-profit + Community + Public Partnership) model enterprise in Busia, Kenya, with community participation. It exemplifies the business practices adopted by the locals in order to safeguard natural resources and boost people’s standard of living. The method has the potential to be implemented widely across African nations.
Structured literacy: An approach to support ākonga who present with dyslexic tendencies in Māori medium education to learn to read, write and spell in te reo Māori
Authors: Manuel Shelley
Published: September 2022

Structured literacy is an evidence-based approach (Brady, 2011; Fletcher et al., 2007; Forman et al., 2016; IDA, 2018; National Reading Panel NRP, 2000, TKI 2020a) informed by the science of reading acquisition instruction and how the brain acquires and processes information (Reyna, 2004; Seidenberg, 2017). The literature examines how this approach could support bilingual tamariki (children) who may present with dyslexic tendencies in Māori-medium immersion contexts. Through an anonymous questionnaire to kaiako within Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium immersion schools) who teach or have taught tau 0-10 ākonga (years 1-10 students), participants shared what they know and understand about literacy, dyslexia and how this learning difference might reveal itself through te reo Māori (Maori language) and English. The findings highlighted the potential structured literacy has to benefit all ākonga in both languages and the need for te reo Māori resources and professional development on dyslexia and structured literacy.
Together for good: Aspects of supportive communication between tertiary classmates that lead to academic success
Authors: Mock Andrew , Hodis Georgetta
Published: September 2022

How well classmates communicate support with each other may significantly influence how well they learn and their commitment to learning. This study asked students which aspects of supportive communication they use with each other and which aspects they regard as most important for successful study. One hundred polytechnic students participated in this study. They rated how frequently they experienced and how influential they considered 18 aspects of supportive communication between classmates for study success. The students regarded many aspects of supportive communication influential but few aspects were present in most instances. They experienced and valued able and motivated supporters, and supportive relationships with classmates the most.  Students in similar years of study experienced and valued similar aspects of supportive communication. Training a whole class in supportive communication may develop positive shared values among the students and a climate that encourages mutual support. Courses that provide ongoing activities and opportunities for students to develop their skills in communicating support may produce more successful students.
The learning support coordinator’s role in supporting inclusive literacy practice
Authors: Howell Karen
Published: September 2022

Literacy is one of the most important life skills. Being able to read and write effectively enhances our participation in learning, personal development and employment (Clendon & Erickson, 2009; Copeland & Keefe, 2019). Literacy instruction is the cornerstone of teaching in New Zealand primary schools. However, not all students have equitable access to rich literacy instruction (Kliewer et al., 2006). Research in the field indicates that students with complex educational needs are still denied access and taught differently or separately from their class (Copeland & Keefe, 2019; Kearney, 2009). The central focus of this inquiry was to explore and understand the barriers to literacy for some students with a particular focus on the Learning Support Coordinator’s (LSC) role in supporting teachers to include all students in their literacy lessons. The key findings in this inquiry were that teachers have little evidence-based information in inclusive literacy practices to draw from (Ruppar et al., 2017), and that teacher attitudes, knowledge, time, and experience in inclusive practice impact on the accessibility of literacy for all. This inquiry looked at how the LSC has the potential to reduce the barriers teachers face and increase the potential for inclusion in comprehensive literacy instruction.
Autistic learners and education: Multiple ‘maskings’
Authors: Dharan Vijaya
Published: September 2022

For this 2022 first edition, Vijaya Dharan reimagines an education system for autistic learners.
A Case Illustrating the Practical Application of the AAOS Clinical Practice Guideline: Pharmacologic, Physical, and Cognitive Pain Alleviation for Musculoskeletal Extremity/Pelvis Surgery
Authors: Patzkowski Jeanne C. , Patzkowski Michael S.
Published: September 2022

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guideline “Pharmacologic, Physical, and Cognitive Pain Alleviation for Musculoskeletal Extremity/Pelvis Surgery” is a summary of the available literature designed to help guide surgeons provide a safe and effective means of pain alleviation for orthopaedic surgery patients. The following case study demonstrates these guidelines at work in a patient undergoing total shoulder arthroplasty. The recommendations listed in the following sentences are from the Clinical Practice Guideline. Preoperative patient education regarding the effects of opioids and benefits of early termination may help patients discontinue opioids earlier in their postoperative course. Perioperative use of intravenous ketamine and regional anesthesia continuous peripheral nerve catheters help reduce pain scores and decrease opioid use. Postoperative cryotherapy may provide a modest benefit in reducing pain scores. Postoperative cyclooxygenase-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) and oral acetaminophen improve pain and decrease opioid use. Combination opioid/NSAIDs may provide a modest improvement in pain scores at the expense of NSAID dose optimization in the postoperative period. Gabapentin has not been shown to improve patient outcomes; however, pregabalin may decrease pain and opioid use after total joint arthroplasty.
Silahdar Kara Mustafa Paşa’nın Basra Seferleri ve Basra Eyaletinin İntizamı (1667-1671)
Authors: ÖZÇELİK Emirhan
Published: September 2022

Bu makalenin ilk iki bölümünde, Basra’nın bir Osmanlı eyaleti olarak idari yapısının özellikleri açıklanacaktır. Osmanlılar fetihten sonra Basra’yı iyi yönetebilmek için belirli idari ve ekonomik kural ve düzenlemeler uygulamıştır. Ancak, çeşitli sıkıntılar nedeniyle Osmanlı valileri Basra’yı hakkıyla idare edememişti. Bunun üzerine, Osmanlılar Basra’nın idaresini bölgenin önde gelen ailelerinden Afrâsiyâblara tevdi etmişti. Fakat Afrâsiyâbların Basra’da muhtariyet kazanma girişimleri üzerine, Osmanlılar eyalette yeniden hakimiyet sağlamaya karar vermiş ve bu maksatla Bağdat valilerinin komutasında bölgeye birden fazla kez sefer düzenlenmişti. Makalenin üçüncü bölümünde, Silahdar Kara Mustafa Paşa’nın 1667 ve 1671 yıllarında yönettiği iki sefer incelenecektir. Onun, Afrâsiyâbların hakimiyetine son vermesi ve Basra’yı devlet kontrolünde idare edilen bir eyalet haline getirmesi, Osmanlı arşivinde bulunan belgeler ışığında değerlendirilecektir.
Effects of Vermicompost on the Growth and Antioxidant Property of Grand Rapid Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)
Authors: Mala Sitty Aynah
Published: September 2022

Vermicompost as organic fertilizer is unpopular among farmers in Lanao del Sur and Marawi City. Thus, introduction of organic farming to majority of the farmers and vegetable growers needs to be strengthened. Taking this into consideration, this study was conducted to determine the effect of vermicompost as organic fertilizer on lettuce focusing on growth, yield, antioxidant property as well as incidence of insect pests and diseases. The study utilized Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. Crops were established by directly sowing the seeds to the pots with fertilizer and control treatments. Fourteen (14) days after sowing (DAS), all lettuce grown with vermicompost had significantly higher germination percentage compared to plants grown under control and chemical fertilizers. The leaves of lettuce grown with vermicompost were longer and wider during the four (4) weeks while those that were chemically fertilized outperformed organically grown plants on its fifth week until reap. The distinction became critical only during its 6th week. As a result, plants treated with chemicals had significantly heavier weight resulting to significant higher yield compared to those grown under organic fertilizer and control treatments. However, in terms of antioxidant property of lettuce particularly vitamin C, plants applied with vermicompost had significantly higher antioxidant content contrasted with plants treated with chemical fertilizer. Moreover, on pest and disease damage, plants were not significantly affected by the kinds of fertilizer utilized while the occurrence of diseases and pest infestation were found low in all treatments. Considering these outcomes, organic production of lettuce using vermicompost is recommended. Further experiment utilizing various doses of vermicompost in mix with biofertilizers using different varieties of lettuce is likewise proposed.
An Overview of Tree Species Used for Agroforestry Practices in Nepal
Authors: Budha Sher Bahadur
Published: September 2022

Tree species are the main component of the agro-forestry system because they provide farmers with direct benefits and play a vital role in mitigating climate change, stabilizing slopes, and ecological balance. The list of tree species used in different agro-forestry practices shows 110 tree species belonging to 42 families. Tree species belonging to the family Moraceae are widely used in agro-forestry practices, followed by Liguminosae, Rosaceae, Rubiaceae, and so on. There are approximately 44 species of trees suitable for single use, such as forage, fruit, fuelwood, and timber production. Similarly, tree species with two functions are better than tree species with only one function. Approximately 40 trees have two functions: food and fuelwood, fruit and fuelwood, and wood and fuelwood. Among the 110 species used in agro-forestry practices in Nepal, 21 species have more than two functions and are the most suitable species for agro-forestry practices. The use of tree species in different agro-forestry practices shows that the number of trees used in Silvo-pastoral systems is the highest (30%), followed by Horto-agri-silviculture (23%). Approximately 21% of tree species are used in more than two agro-forestry systems. The minimum number of tree species used for Agri-silvi-pastoral and home gardens is 3% and 4% respectively.
Geospatial Distribution of Health Centers in Dass Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Using Geographic Information System (GIS) Tools
Authors: Yau Abu Safiyan , Yusuf Yusuf Yakubu , Yusuf Mohammed , Ahmed Suleiman Muhammed
Published: September 2022

This paper examined the spatial distribution of health care facilities in Dass local government area of Bauchi state using GIS tools. Data were obtained from primary and secondary sources: a GPS was used to collect the coordinates of each health care facility. Data from the Ministry of Health (Bauchi State) about the location, name and types of health care facilities in the study area included one general hospital; one model primary health centre, fourteen primary health centers, one clinic, one dispensary and one health post. Population data was obtained from the National Population Commission (NPC, 2006). GIS analysis was used in analyzing the data. The analysis of nearest neighbour was done by using the extension of Arc GIS 10.5 in the spatial analyst tool and average nearest neighbour. The result shows that there is less than 1% (0.01 level of significance) likelihood that the spatial pattern of the distribution of health care facilities in Dass Local Government Area is dispersed and this could be as a result of random chance. This might be as the result of the fewer number of health facilities. The research recommends that government should locate health care services close to the people as possible as distance was found to influence utilization.
Geospatial Analysis of the Spatio -Temporal Growth of Kwali Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
Authors: Faruk Bello Umar , Akpu Benedine
Published: September 2022

This study analyzed the spatio-temporal growth of Kwali Area Council in Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Nigeria from 1998 to 2017. The study used Landsat Thematic (TM) of 1997, Landsat Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+) of 2007 and Landsat 8 Operational Land Imager (OLI) of 2017 all with a spatial resolution of 30 meters. Those data sets were accessed from United States Geological Survey (USGS) website Supervised Classification-Maximum Likelihood Algorithm was used to establish the land use-land cover situations for 1997, 2007 and 2017; subsequently the extent and rate of the urban growth of the study area between 1998 and 2017 were determined. The findings revealed that urban landuse covered 265.9 hectares in 1998, 304 hectares in 2007 and 1100.3 hectares in 2017. The urban landuse increased by 38.2 hectares from 1998-2007 which represent 14.3% growth in 9 years and corresponds with 4.24 hectares increase per year. The aforementioned growth rate was the lowest recorded in the period (1998-2017) of study as 2007-2017 showed that the urban landuse increased by 796.1 hectares which represent 261.8% growth in 10 years, this gives a corresponding growth rate of 79.61 hectares per year. The study recommends that there is the need for ecosystems restoration for areas that have suffered terrible degradation especially bare lands and local ingenuity, indigenous technology and know-how, and local community-centered efforts should be made and supported to restore the environment. That Government should as a matter of urgency embark on landuse /land cover mapping in the region in order to facilitate accurate base map production of Kwali Area Council as well as digitize and update all analogue maps of the area of study for effective planning for all physical developments. Land use is a term indicating the use to which a portion of land is put. Land is used for all of man‟s economic activities, and so the use of a portion of land determines the economic productivity of the land. Therefore, it is necessary to regulate and coordinate land use for optimum productivity and benefit of all people whose livelihood depends on the land.
Phasing out coal through electricity market regulation
Authors: Boute Anatole
Published: September 2022

The use of coal for power generation is incompatible with the EU decarbonization objective, but prohibiting it remains a national prerogative, in view of Member States’ right to determine their energy fuel mix. Instead, the EU relies on market forces to drive the decarbonization of electricity supply. Building on the theory on the interactions of carbon and electricity pricing, this article examines how EU electricity law interacts with the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) to facilitate the phase-out of coal power. In line with the theory, the legal architecture governing the liberalization of the EU electricity market plays a crucial, but much overlooked, role in the EU decarbonization approach by neutralizing regulatory obstacles to the influence of the ETS on investment and closure decisions. The renewed competitiveness of coal power in the context of the 2021–2022 energy crisis emphasized the economic unpredictability associated with this market-based approach. However, calls for market reform must be considered with caution given the complex interactions of electricity and carbon pricing, and the potentially destabilizing effect of regulatory interference with the market architecture created to drive decarbonization within EU constitutional powers.

decarbonization, coal-fired power generation, EU electricity law, EU Emissions Trading System, fossil fuel subsidies
‘Code of Absence’: EU-Belarus Legal Framework
Authors: Miadzvetskaya Yuliya
Published: September 2022

It is usually considered that EU-Belarus contractual relations are almost non-existent due to the lack of an overarching agreement between the parties. This article argues that the EU-Belarus contractual relations, despite their apparent absence, consist of a complex system of legal instruments. The article identifies three main intrinsic characteristics of the EU-Belarus bilateral framework: quasi-institutionalization of the political dialogue as well as preponderance of unilateral ‘soft’ instruments and sector-specific cooperation. This quasi-legal framework has concrete implications for the (limited) toolbox available for the EU to respond to the migrant crisis at its borders with Belarus. In addition to EU internal measures to counter migrant smuggling, the partial suspension of the Visa Facilitation Agreement and the upgrading of the EU restrictive measures emerged as two available legal avenues for the EU’s action with respect to Belarus.

Belarus, Eastern Partnership, PCA, legal framework, ENP, Readmission Agreement, Visa Facilitation Agreement, Customs cooperation
The Coronacrisis and Its Impact on Creditors: Frustration of Purpose
Authors: Hick Tom
Published: September 2022

French and Belgian law merely offer doctrines that allow for the dislocation of the risk a party bears in its capacity of debtor, namely the risk of impossible or more onerous performance of obligations. Both legal systems are debtor centrist in that regard. In light of the socio-economic crisis following the outbreak of the coronavirus SARS-CoV- 2, this debtor centrist approach appears to be insufficient. The present article argues that this insufficiency is due to the debtor centrist approach and could be resolved by allowing for a doctrine that takes the materialization of the creditor risk, the frustration of purpose, into account. As German law, but also Dutch and English law, provide, such an approach exists and proves more apt to deal with contract cases arising under the current crisis.
Paradox or Pressure? Consumer Expectations and the Australian Privacy Act
Authors: Manwaring Kayleen
Published: September 2022

This article outlines the empirical evidence in Australia regarding consumer privacy expectations as to commercial dealings with their data. Despite widespread disclosure of personal information from consumers to businesses, the evidence indicates that consumers believe that their privacy is important, and their personal information should be protected from misuse. However, this so-called ‘privacy paradox’, where consumer behaviour in ‘consenting’ to substantial data collection of personal information is not, in fact, a paradox. Rather, it is explained by consumers’ expectations and perceptions around data collection and handling by commercial entities: most importantly a perception by many that they have little or no choice or control over their personal information. It also shows that they expect the legal system to protect them against misuse of that data. With these expectations in mind, the article proceeds to introduce key parts of the general framework of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) under which digital data practices are currently regulated in Australia.

Australia, Data Protection, Privacy, Consumers, Privacy Paradox
Informed Consent to Online Standard Form Agreements
Authors: Nicholls Rob
Published: September 2022

This article examines the issues associated with online consent to ‘take it or leave it’ contracts, also known as standard from agreements. It does this by describing the concepts of standard form agreement and their deviations from bilateral contracts. It also sets out the meaning of informed consent. With these concepts established, the article analyses informed consent in online standard form agreements and provides an analysis of the factors impacting informed consent. The article also draws a distinction between unfairness and unconscionability.

The article demonstrates that courts and regulators look the other way when it comes to recognizing substantive unfairness and unconscionability in online standard form agreements. It discusses the legal, economic, behavioural and social dynamics of informed consent in the context of the Australian marketplace. The article demonstrates that, in Australia, the focus on procedural unfairness and procedural unconscionability as threshold requirements have prevented the notion of informed consent from voiding particular terms. That is, as long as there was notice and an opportunity to read, in Australia the actual content of the terms seems to have limited importance.

Australia, Standard Form Agreements, Unconscionability, Unfairness, Informed Consent
Reform in Australia: A Focus on Informed Consent
Authors: Nicholls Rob
Published: September 2022

This article analyses the Australian privacy framework in the context of both the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Digital Platforms Inquiry (DPI) and the Consumer Data Right (CDR). This analysis extends to informed consent and attitudes to unfairness and unconscionability. The article offers potential solutions to the current patchwork approach which go further than the Government response to the DPI. It argues that the Australian Government’s response is not an adequate response nor a set of suitable solutions to the problem.

The article proposes a two-pronged approach that recognizes the urgency of the issue through the suggestion of a series of ‘quick policy wins’ that will result in more meaningful and effective protection for consumers and further systemic, long-term recommendations for change that can be achieved through policy development, further consultation and integration with other existing legislation. The quick policy wins centre on three specific changes, including definitional updates, content and structure of online standard form agreements and enforcement, penalties and sanctions, and long-term solutions. The long-term solutions are proposed to include regulation of website design, better integration of the laws, regulators and enforcement bodies, a faster, more consistent pace of policy review and recognition of the societal and human benefit of informed consent to online standard form agreements.

Australia, Digital Platforms, Consumer Data Right, Informed Consent, Reform
La percepción de las familias sobre el juego de azar online factores de riesgo asociados a los menores
Authors: Narros-González María-José , Galmes-Cerezo María , Carcelén-García Sonia
Published: September 2022

El objeto del artículo se centra en analizar la influencia de diversos factores demográficos y del hogar, así como de opinión sobre la publicidad y legislación, en la percepción de las familias sobre el riesgo del juego online en el colectivo de jóvenes y menores. Para ello, se ha realizado un estudio cuantitativo a través de encuesta a 591 individuos, representantes de los hogares españoles. Como resultado se identifica el perfil de los segmentos encontrados según su sensibilización, así como un modelo explicativo significativo a partir de las variables de opinión. Se concluye la necesidad de implantar un marco normativo consistente, un sistema de autoregulación eficaz y un programa de formación a las familias en la prevención de conductas de riesgo del juego de azar online de los menores.
¿Más nacionales, menos europeos? Europa, los europeos y la crisis de la eurozona (2004-2017)
Authors: Paradés Marta , Pérez-Nievas Santiago
Published: September 2022

En este trabajo estudiamos la identificación europea durante la Gran Recesión en los Estados miembro de la eurozona, examinando tanto la percepción de ser europeo como el apego a Europa. Específicamente analizamos el efecto de la crisis en la relación entre las identificaciones europea y nacional —enfoque identitario— considerando la deuda pública un factor contextual clave. Nuestros análisis —en los que controlamos también por factores del enfoque racional instrumental y de movilización cognitiva— indican que, cuanto mayor fue la deuda pública del país, mayor fue el efecto positivo de la identificación nacional en la percepción de ser europeo, mientras que esta relación era negativa entre los niveles más bajos de deuda pública. Por el contrario, la relación positiva de la identificación nacional sobre el apego a Europa fue menor cuanto mayor era la deuda pública del país.
¿Desiguales en la smart city? segregación espacial y desigualdades digitales en Madrid
Authors: Arroyo Menéndez Millán , Barañano-Cid Margarita , Uceda-Navas Pedro
Published: September 2022

Este trabajo analiza la desigualdad de los espacios urbanos de Madrid desde el modelo de la smart city, estimando los usos digitales de la población por distritos. Dicha estimación es necesaria debido a que no existen datos públicos de usos digitales a nivel inframunicipal. Los resultados confirman que las zonas de menor renta per cápita y menor nivel de estudios coinciden con ser también aquellas en las que el acceso y los usos digitales, requeridos para las aplicaciones de la smart city, son inferiores. La desigualdad digital se superpone así a otros criterios clásicos de segregación urbana. Esta situación convierte a estas zonas desfavorecidas en potencialmente vulnerables en este modelo de ciudad.
La codificación institucional de las personas sin hogar un estudio de caso
Authors: Agulles Martos Juan M.
Published: September 2022

La codificación institucional de las personas sin hogar desde los servicios de asistencia forma parte de la construcción social de una problemática, relacionada con el desigual acceso a la vivienda que, sin embargo, tiende a convertir los factores personales en causas suficientes para explicar la exclusión residencial de estas personas. Este trabajo presenta el caso de un centro de acogida e inserción, a partir de una investigación interpretativa que sistematiza los datos recogidos durante una observación participante sostenida entre 2008 y 2016. El análisis multidimensional toma en cuenta el marco normativo, la organización del espacio y las prácticas profesionales que tienen lugar en el centro. Las conclusiones señalan las contradicciones que surgen al enfrentar estas prácticas de codificación institucional con el objetivo teórico de la inclusión social.
Desigualdad de género en el trabajo doméstico en España ¿compartir el trabajo doméstico en pareja está condicionado únicamente por la racionalidad
Authors: Molto María  Luisa
Published: September 2022

Este artículo analiza la desigualdad de género en el trabajo doméstico en España. Sigue siendo un debate abierto si el reparto del trabajo doméstico y el trabajo de mercado entre esposos y esposas está condicionado únicamente por la racionalidad económica o si existen otros factores relacionados con la identidad de género en la raíz de la desigualdad de género dentro del hogar. Esta contribución intenta evaluar el papel de la hipótesis de la neutralización de la desviación de género y examina si supera el poder explicativo de la teoría del intercambio económico en la distribución del trabajo doméstico no remunerado en España. Se construyen fronteras estocásticas de las tareas del hogar para cada miembro de las parejas heterosexuales corresidentes para identificar los factores de desigualdad.
What does ICT help and does not help?
Authors: Jakab Enikő
Published: September 2022

Year by year, ICT tools and related teaching methods are evolving a lot. Since 2016, the author of the present lines has been looking for a connection between them that supports the development of mathematical competencies and could be integrated into Transcarpathian minority Hungarian language education too. As a doctoral student at the University of Debrecen, I experienced, for example, how the interactive whiteboard revolutionized illustration in Hungarian mathematics teaching, and how it facilitated students' involvement. During my research of teaching in this regard, in some cases, the digital solution had advantageous effects versus concrete-manipulative representation ofBruner's too.At the same time, ICT "canned" learning materials (videos, presentations, ...) allow for a shift towards repetitive learning instead of simultaneous active participation, which can be compensated for by the "retrieval-enhanced" learning method.I have conducted and intend to conduct several research projects in a Transcarpathian Hungarian primary school. In the research so far, I examined whether, in addition to the financial and infrastructural features of the Transcarpathian Hungarian school, the increased "ICT-supported" and the "retrieval-enhanced" learning method could be integrated into institutional mathematics education. I examined the use of two types of ICT devices: one was the interactive whiteboard, and the other was providing one computer per student.In this article, I describe my experiences, gained during one semester, in the class taught with the interactive whiteboard on the one hand, and in the class taught according to the "retrieval-enhanced" learning method on the other hand.I compare the effectiveness of the classes to their previous achievements, to each other, and to a class in Hungary.

Subject Classification: 97U70
Report of Meeting Researches in Didactics of Mathematics and Computer Sciences, April 1-3, 2022 Baja, Hungary
Authors: Kónya E. , Kiss M.
Published: September 2022

The meeting Researches in Didactics of Mathematics and Computer Sciences was held in Baja, Hungary, at Eötvös József College, from the 1st to the 3th of April, 2022. It was organized by the Doctoral School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences of the University of Debrecen and by Eötvös József College. The 62 participants - including 18 PhD students - came from 8 countries and represented 26 institutions of higher and secondary education. There were 3 plenary and 40 session talks in the program.
IMPLEMENTASI MANAJEMEN PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DALAM PEMBINAAN PESERTA DIDIK
Authors: Fadillah Ahmad Arif , Putri Khilda Jumhadi , Nurafifah Vianti Dinda , Safitri Santi , Aisyah Nanda , Aulia Rahmatul , Salimah Sumayya Mujahidah , Febriyani Nur , Oktapiani Rizka , Marctines Gabriella Sinthia
Published: September 2022

According to Government Regulation No. 87 of 2017 Article 3 regarding strengthening character education (PPK), namely PPK is carried out by applying the values of Pancasila in character education, especially including religious values, honesty, tolerance, discipline, hard work, independent creativity, democracy, curiosity, enthusiasm nationality, love for the homeland, appreciate achievements, communicative, love peace, love to read, care for the environment, care about social, and be responsible. This study aims to find out how the implementation of character education management in coaching students. This research is a literature study. In literature studies, researchers determine the research topic and determine the formulation of the problem, before they go into the field to collect the necessary data.  In the National Long-Term Development Plan 2005-2025 (Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 17 of 2007) states the realization of a strong, competitive, noble character and moral nation based on Pancasila which is characterized by the diverse character and behavior of humans and the Indonesian people, have faith and fear of God Almighty, tolerant virtuous, mutual cooperation, patriotic spirit, dynamic development, and science and technology oriented.
A Covid-19 okozta digitális oktatásra átállás hatása a nyelvtanulók autonómiájára és az önálló nyelvtanulással kapcsolatos meggyőződéseikre
Authors: Szőcs Krisztina
Published: September 2022

A 21. századi pedagógiai kutatások egyik központi témája az autonóm tanulás, amely a tanulási motiváció kutatási területéből kelt önálló életre. A tanulói autonómia legkorábbi meghatározása szerint az autonóm tanuló képes irányítani saját tanulási folyamatát, a legáltalánosabban elfogadott definíció szerint az autonóm tanulás során a diákok felelősséget vállalnak saját tanulási folyamatukért. Ennek értelmében az önálló tanuló a tanulási folyamat aktív résztvevője, tisztában van az erősségeivel és a gyenge pontjaival, reflektál a saját tanulási folyamatára, tanulási stratégiákat alkalmaz, döntéseket hoz, kiegészítő eszközöket és segédanyagokat használ, megszervezi a saját, osztálytermen kívüli tanulását és a legtöbbet hozza ki az osztályteremben eltöltött időből. Az autonómia leginkább abban a térben fejlődik, ahol a képesség, a vágy és a szabadság átfedésben van. Szabadság alatt az értendő, hogy a tanulók milyen mértékben irányíthatják saját tanulási folyamatukat. Ez az átfedés szűkösnek tűnhet, de a tanárok hatással vannak ezekre a területekre, befolyásolhatják tanulóik készségeit, a nyelvtanulási motivációjukat és diákjaik szabadságának mértékét a tanulás irányítására. Mivel lehetetlen tanórai keretek közt mindent megtanítani, amit a diákoknak tudniuk kell, és mivel a tanulás nem áll meg az osztálytermen kívül, olyan készségeket kell tanítani, amelyeket a tanulók más tanulási helyzetekben is alkalmazni tudnak majd. A 21. században a tartalmi tudás egyre inkább a készségbeli, a kompetenciabeli tudásra helyeződik át, ezért korunk oktatásának problémáira és kihívásaira az autonóm tanulási kompetenciák fejlesztése lehet az egyik válasz.
Zenei elemek a mesékben : Mesefeldolgozás zenével
Authors: Bakacsi Zita
Published: September 2022

Mese és zene – két varázslat életünkben, melynek szerencsés esetben születésünktől részesei lehetünk. Beszélt és zenei anyanyelvünk, ahogyan Kodály Zoltán népdalainkat nevezi, át vannak szőve mesés és mágikus elemekkel. Aki zenével foglalkozik, és azt a gyermekeknek is közvetíti, hamar eljut arra a felismerésre, hogy az éneklés és a mesélés elválaszthatatlan egymástól a gyermekek életében. Igazi csodát érhetünk el vele, ha a kettőt ötvözve tesszük. Zenepedagógiai kíváncsiság hajt tehát akkor, amikor a mesékben fellelhető zenei elemek nyomait keresem, bizonyítva ezzel az ősi eredetű összefonódást mese és zene között. Mindez bátorít azokra a kísérletekre, melyek a mesék feldolgozásában, a gyermekeknek történő átadásában a dalok és a hangszerjáték felhasználására sarkall.
A Covid-19 hatása Kárpátalja társadalmi-gazdasági helyzetére
Authors: Bacsó Róbert , Pataki Gábor
Published: September 2022

E tanulmány célja, hogy bemutassa a COVID-19 pandémia hatását Kárpátaljára társadalmi-gazdasági helyzetére vonatkozóan. A járvány elindulását követően, a 2020-as évben már kutattuk a vállalkozásokra gyakorolt első sokkhatást. Amint belemélyültünk a vállalkozások elemzésébe, rögtön láttuk, hogy égetően fontos a további társadalmi, gazdasági csoportok (lakosság, oktatás, egészségügyi ellátás stb.) vizsgálata is. A vállalkozásokból származó jövedelmeken túl, sokkal számottevőbb – főleg Kárpátalján – a háztartások munkavállalói és egyéb jövedelmei. Sajnos ezt a területet is komolyan érintette a pandémia, ezért is indokolt, hogy értékeltük 2021-ben a munkavállalók helyzetét és a családok vagyoni, jövedelmi állapotát. Szükségesnek látjuk az egyes intézményrendszerek feltérképezését is, mint például az oktatási -, egészségügyi rendszer, kultúra stb. Azonban ezek a társadalmat alkotó főbb pillérek túlmutatnak jelen kutatás lehetőségein, ezért a kivitelezési oldalról nézve a fókuszt csak az oktatás helyzetére kívántuk fordítani az online-offline trendek és kárpátaljai válaszok megismerésében. A csoportos kutatásunk oktatási részének két fő bázisa a II. Rákóczi Ferenc Kárpátaljai Magyar Főiskola (Beregszász) és az Ungvári Nemzeti Egyetem (Ungvár). Az intézményeken keresztül a lokális, nemzetiségi aspektusokat is tudtuk vizsgálni, valamint a felsőoktatásra ható pandémiás hatásokat elemezni. Látható, hogy nemcsak globálisan, de helyi viszonylatban is a helyzet hasonló mintázatot mutat, viszont lokálisan is érzékelhető különbségek oktatási intézmények között, valamint az oktatási rendszer egyes szintjei között. A lakossági (nagymintás) kutatás szintén figyelembe vette a nemzetiségi aspektusokat is, de az elsődleges célunk az volt, hogy részletekbe menően feltérképeztük a jövedelmi, vagyoni és egyéb gazdasági tendenciákat, valamint a szociális életben megnyilvánuló járványhatásokat.
Advancing European Union Action to Address Climate-related Security Risks
Authors: Bunse Simone , Remling Elise , Barnhoorn Anniek , du Bus de Warnaffe Manon , Meijer Karen , Rehbaum Dominik
Published: September 2022

The Ukraine war has added to the pressure to address the links between the environment, natural resource management and conflict. This SIPRI Research Policy Paper assesses the priorities of selected European Union (EU) member states regarding climate-related security risks, explores their strategies for pursuing these at EU level and identifies steps for further action. It finds that the appetite to tackle climate-related security risks at EU level is mixed. While maintaining the operational efficiency of the military is a red line, concentrating efforts on research, development and peacekeeping is acceptable even to countries that do not prioritize climate insecurity in their policies. Country strategies for pursuing such efforts involve spotlighting climate security during their respective rotating Council presidencies, working closely with the European External Action Service and the European Commission, and collaborating with like-minded member states. The paper recommends additional steps for action but in order to make effective adjustments to EU processes, climate security will need greater prominence on the EU agenda.
PHYSIOLOGICAL ALTERATIONS OF MITOCHONDRIA UNDER DIABETES CONDITION AND ITS CORRECTION BY POLYPHENOL GOSSITAN
Authors: Pozilov Mamurjon K. , Gayibov Ulugbek , Asrarov Muzaffar I. , Abdulladjanova Nodira G. , Ruziboev Haydarali S. , Aripov Takhir F.
Published: September 2022

The state of lipid peroxidation (LPO), respiration and oxidative phosphorylation, mitochondrial permeability transition pore (mPTP) and antiradical activity of rat liver mitochondria in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes condition were studied, considered the ways of correction of detected membrane damages with the use of gossitan, isolated from cotton plant Gossypium hirsutum L. It was shown that the rate of respiration of liver mitochondria in states V3 and V4 increases during STZ-induced diabetes, which significantly reduces the respiratory control (RC) and ADP/O coefficients in comparison with the control. The findings suggest that the uncoupling of respiration and oxidative phosphorylation takes place during STZ-induced diabetes. It was shown that in the conditions of STZ-induced diabetes, the rate of swelling of rat liver mitochondria is higher than of the healthy ones; this means that mPTP of rat liver mitochondria is in the open state. Gossitan recovers mPTP to the normal condition, thereby removing the effect of STZ on mitochondria. Gossitan (per os dose is 10 mg/kg of body weight, during 8 days) eliminates the detected functional disorders of rat liver mitochondria, probably due to its antioxidant properties.
COMPARISON, VALIDATION, AND OPTIMIZATION OF INTERNAL GENOMIC DNA EXTRACTION PROTOCOL FOR CAMPYLOBACTER SPECIES
Authors: El baaboua Aicha , El maadoudi Mohamed , Kounnoun Ayoub , Bougtaib Hajar , Bouyahya Abdelhakim , Abrini Jamal
Published: September 2022

Campylobacter remains the leading cause responsible of human gastroenteritis worldwide. The current study aimed to compare the internal DNA extraction protocol with two commercially available kits, using C. jejuni (ATCC® 29428TM) and C. coli (ATCC®43478TM) and to validate and optimize the internal protocol through artificial contamination and confirmation of Campylobacter spp. from broiler chickens, turkeys, and beef meats samples. The extraction processes were carried out following the internal protocols steps and the manufacturer's instructions of PureLinkTM Genomic DNA Mini Kit and Wizard® Genomic DNA Purification Kit, respectively. The agarose gel electrophoresis system was used to control the DNA quality. After that, forty Campylobacter spp. isolates were confirmed, and finally, an artificial contamination of the aforementioned reference strains at three different concentrations was performed with sterilized minced meats. This is the first work comparing the PureLinkTM Genomic DNA Mini Kit and Wizard® Genomic DNA Purification Kit with internal genomic DNA extraction protocol for Campylobacter spp. The results indicated that the internal protocol provided similar efficiency to the two kits. All confirmed isolates were successfully amplified, in which28 isolates were C. coli and 12 were C. jejuni, as revealed by biochemical tests. A positive amplification was also observed in the three contaminated food matrices, after enrichment, at all examined doses. Except some reactions that were negative at 1 CFU/mL of C. jejuni and C. coli. This was explained by the detection limits of both internal protocol and qPCR. Based on our findings, three crucial steps in determining the extraction of DNA quality of this protocol were amended. Hence, the study highlighted the importance of validating simpler, cheaper and faster DNA extraction protocol, for each laboratory, as part of future risk assessment, control and monitoring programs of Campylobacter frequency required in molecular studies.
IMPACT OF DIFFERENT AMARANTHACEAE EXTRACTS ON THE BIOFILM-FORMING CAPACITY OF SEVERAL BACTERIAL PATHOGENS
Authors: Mahmutovic-Dizdarevic Irma , Salihovic Mirsada , Pazalja Mirha , Spirtovic-Halilovic Selma , Kadric Lejla , Jerkovic-Mujkic Anesa , Hukic Mirsada , Avdic Monia
Published: September 2022

Amaranthaceae Juss. family encompasses many edible plants with prominent biological activity. This investigation tested the bioactive properties of ethanolic and methanolic extract of three well-known species: spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.), chard (Beta vulgaris L. subsp. vulgaris), and orache (Atriplex hortensis L.) through the determination of total phenolic and flavonoid content, antioxidant activity, and antibacterial properties. The particular goal was to evaluate the antibiofilm potential of extracts and to demarcate concentration-depending changes in the biofilm-forming category of included bacterial strains. The mass of the chard and orache methanolic extracts gained by maceration are lower in comparison to the mass of ethanolic extracts obtained by the Soxhlet method. In the case of spinach, the results are the opposite. All extracts have an antiradical activity that can be attributed to the established amounts of phenols and flavonoids. Total phenolics in dry leaves ranged from 0.09 to 0.44 mg GAE/g dw, and total flavonoids from 0.42 to 1.9 mg RTE/g dw. All investigated extracts performed inhibitory potential in terms of bacterial growth, while there was no bactericidal effect observed. Values of the minimum inhibitory concentration ranged from 125 µg/ml to 500 µg/ml. Overall results suggested orache extracts as the strongest inhibitory agents. Antibiofilm assays showed that examined extracts of spinach, chard, and orache caused changes in the biofilm-forming capacity of investigated bacterial pathogens. Fluctuations in observed biofilm-forming categories after application of extracts were concentration-dependent.
EFFECT OF PARTIAL SUBSTITUTION OF SPRAY DRIED RIPE HOM THONG BANANA POWDER WITH HOM THONG BANANA FLOUR ON IN VITRO STARCH DIGESTIBILITY AND ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES OF HOM THONG BANANA TABLETS AND THEIR CHEMOMETRICS
Authors: Kraboun Kitisart , Thongchuang Mayura , Chinpongpanich Aumnart , Rojsuntornkitti Kamonwan , Kongbangkerd Teeraporn
Published: September 2022

Hom Thong banana flour (HTBF) contains the large amounts of the phenolic compounds and resistant starch (RS). The application of HTBF in food products improves their antioxidant activities and glycemic index (GI). The objective of research was to estimate the different ratios of spray dried ripe Hom Thong banana powder (SDRHTBP) to HTBF, 95:5 and 90:10 on the color, hardness, resistant starch (RS), non-resistant starch (Non-RS), and total starch (TS) contents and in vitro starch hydrolysis index (HI), estimated glycemic index determination (EGI), total phenolic content (TPC), Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC), and chelating ability on Fe2+ of Hom Thong banana tablets (HTBT). When increased substitution ratios of HTBF, the L*, a*, and b* values and the hardness value, HI, and EGI of HTBT decreased; whereas, the TPC, chelating ability on Fe2+ assay, TEAC, and RS content increased. Obviously, the higher substitution ratios of HTBF were related to those parameters. Using PCA, the correlation among these parameters clearly revealed which TPC and RS contents were good indicators for Non-RS content, HI, EGI, chelating ability on Fe2+ assay, TEAC, L*, a*, b*, and hardness. Eventually, the HTBF substitution can be an alternative way to help reducing a sugar level used in the confectionery production and to get a novel confectionary with health benefits.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Journal of Statistics and Probability, Vol. 11, No. 5
Authors: Smith Wendy
Published: September 2022

Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Journal of Statistics and Probability, Vol. 11, No. 5