bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Associação entre o perfil nutricional, via de alimentação e sintomas gastrointestinais de pacientes hospitalizados em cuidados paliativos
Authors: Miranda Letícia Karolyne , Perussi Carizani Rossi Gabriela
Published: March 2023

Objetivo: Identificar os sintomas gastrointestinais de pacientes hospitalizados em cuidados paliativos e relacionar ao estado nutricional e a via de alimentação utilizada. Método: Foram coletados dos prontuários dos pacientes, os dados demográficos, dados do estado nutricional, a via de alimentação e os sintomas gastrointestinais apresentados. Resultado: No total foram avaliados 44 prontuários de pacientes internados sob cuidados paliativos, no período de março a junho de 2021. A média de idade dos pacientes foi de 69,91 anos, destes, 52,27% eram do sexo feminino e 47,73% do sexo masculino. Em relação a classificação do estado nutricional, segundo o IMC, a maior incidência foi de pacientes com baixo peso (43,18%), seguida de eutróficos (36,36%). Quanto à terapia nutricional, 50% estavam recebendo alimentação via enteral e 29,55%, alimentavam-se pela via oral e cerca de 20,45% recebiam alimentação por via enteral associada à oral. Entre os sintomas gastrointestinais, as maiores incidências foram constipação (54,55%), anorexia (36,36%), diarreia (27,27%) e vômito (18,18%). Não houve associação significativa entre o estado nutricional e as manifestações gastrointestinais apresentadas. Houve associação significativa entre os sintomas e a via de alimentação, como a ausência de vômito (p = 0,0023), náusea (p= 0,0468) e hiporexia (p= 0,0113) e menor incidência de anorexia (p= 0,0003) em pacientes com alimentação por via enteral exclusiva. Conclusão: a presença de sintomas adversos devido as medicações utilizadas e progressão da doença, associadas ao estado nutricional é comum nessa população e há necessidade de novas pesquisas que possam contribuir para otimização das condutas dietoterápicas.
 
Palavras-chave: Cuidados paliativos. Estado nutricional. Terapia nutricional.
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy/Dysplasia (ARVC/D) in Adults: Case Report with Review of the Literature
Authors:   Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Center IBN Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco, Ovaga Esther Brigitte
Published: March 2023

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy/dysplasia (ARVC/D) is a cardiomyopathy of genetic origin, caused by abnormalities of desmosomes, characterized on the physiopathological level by a fibro-adipose infiltration replacing the myocardium of the right ventricle and the clinical level by an electrical instability leading to ventricular arrhythmias. ARVC/D peaks in frequency between the ages of 30 and 50. Diagnostic criteria have been established to retain the diagnosis of ARVC/D. Imaging and especially magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) play an important role in this diagnosis. We report the observation of a 48-year-old man, a former smoker, with a family history of the sudden death of a sister during a bicycle race, and who has been complaining for several years of palpitations. Clinical presentation, electrical signs, cardiac ultrasound and imaging findings lead to the diagnosis of ARVC/D. According to this observation, the authors describe the authors review the literature of this rare entity and discuss the different therapeutic approaches.
Impact of COVID-19 Confinement on the Lifestyle and Metabolic Control of Adult Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the City of Buenos Aires (Argentina)
Authors:   Faculty of Biochemistry and Biological Sciences. National University of the Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina, Degrave Valentina María
Published: March 2023

In 2020 in our country, a new pandemic with high social impact is added to the growing incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2): COVID-19. In this context, it is necessary to obtain evidence as to whether the isolation measures to stop the spread of the virus brought about changes in the lifestyle and in the clinical-metabolic parameters of patients with DM2 treated at the Italian Hospital of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. Changes in lifestyle were evaluated using a questionnaire designed ad hoc. The clinical-metabolic parameters were obtained from the clinical history of each patient. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis using IBM SPSS software. The sample consisted of 83 patients, with an average age of 64 ± 8 years and a prevalence of the male gender (69%). 52% perceived that the months of confinement did not affect their diet, indicating that they had continued with the same consumption of fruits, vegetables and snacks, fried or processed (53%, 54% and 45%, respectively). The majority (74%) mentioned doing less physical activity and 65% had presented at least one negative emotion. Body Mass Index (BMI), body weight, and HbA1c were significantly (p<0.05) higher after isolation. In the population studied, ASPO was associated with reduced physical activity, negative emotions, and increased BMI, body weight, and HbA1c.
Protective Effects of Quercetin/Moss Extract (Homalothecium Sericeum Hedw.) Combination on STZ-Induced Diabetic Rats
Authors:   Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biology, Canakkale-Turkey, Yayintas Ozlem Tonguc
Published: March 2023

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is the most common chronic endocrine disorder. Although new drugs and administration techniques for diabetes were developed, the nature of complications that occur chronically and reduce patients’ quality of life have not been entirely determined. In our study, 35 male rats were used. A single dose of 40 mg/kg streptozotocin was injected intraperitoneal into 28 rats, and a total of five groups were formed. The diabetes model was performed by applying 40mg/kg STZ and was not established in the subjects in the control and citrate buffer groups with STZ solvent. The quercetin and moss extract were given by gavage for three weeks. The liver and pancreas tissues were examined by histochemical and immunohistochemical methods. Ki-67 (proliferation marker), antinuclear factor kappa (NF-κB), and interleukin 6 (IL-6) immunohistochemically staining revealed significant differences in inflammation and regeneration in the liver and pancreas tissues. In addition, the TUNEL staining method was used to determine apoptosis. Positivity was significant between the treatment and diabetes groups. It was determined that the agents used as treatment changed serum superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), C-peptide, insulin, and glucose levels.
Anti-seismic Technology in Suspension Bridge Designs: A Review
Authors: Lee Seewoo , Neelam Tahneen
Published: March 2023

Suspension bridges are vital transportation infrastructures that support high traffic levels. It is of great importance for suspension bridges to remain operational following hazardous earthquake motions. Seismic devices preserve crucial bridge elements and aid in the control of ground motion response through energy dissipation and damping. This literature review introduces and evaluates the performance of widely-applied anti-seismic technologies such as tuned mass dampers, fluid viscous dampers, and seismic isolators in suspension bridge designs. The paper condenses and compares the results of analytical literature surrounding the effectiveness of seismic devices. Conclusions from current research indicate that the implementation of fluid viscous dampers is optimal for deck displacement damping in suspension bridges. Less effectiveness is found for seismic isolators and almost negligible success is found for tuned mass dampers under high seismic motions. The generalization of the results and the potential performance discrepancies due to spatial variability are noted.
Belongingness and identity of international school students in Hong Kong: A case study
Authors: Li Shing Yau Maison , Hall Nerilee
Published: March 2023

This study explores international school students’ sense of belonging and sense of identity to and in relation to Hong Kong. The interviewing of students from both Chinese speaking and non-Chinese speaking backgrounds offered greater insight as to how international school students position themselves in Hong Kong society and the manner in which they do so. It finds that international school students’ perceived lack of proficiency in Cantonese, diverse ethnic, cultural and national background, as well as upbringing and education in an international school encourage them to conceptualise their belongingness identity beyond the physical borders of Hong Kong. It also finds that, despite a sense of difference to Hong Kong society albeit to differing degrees, these students view home as where they had grown up, made memories and established relationships; for many of them, it was Hong Kong. The implications for local cultural education and intermingling between students of different school systems are also explored. The findings of this study contributes to the limited literature on the impacts of international schooling on youth’s ideation of identity in relation to their host societies.
Deteriorating environmental problem: how can government constrain environmental degradation through economic policies?
Authors: You Wanting
Published: March 2023

China has replaced the USA and become the main emitter of carbon since 2006, global environmental issue especially the climate change is deteriorating. Therefore, it is urgent for countries to design policies to deal with the climate change and constrain increasing carbon emission. However, countries got stuck into a dilemma: developing economy will prompt production thus causing pollution and hindering the improvement of environment. This article will mainly analyze four possible economic policies—taxation, tradable permits, subsidies and government regulation— that countries can carry out to reduce, halt, and reverse environmental degradation by providing rationales and data to prove their effectiveness. And sufficient evidences conclude that subsidizing on alternative resources can truly help countries to develop economy without hurting the environment.
Buying Happiness: How Influencer Marketing Affects the Identity and Purchasing Patterns of Teens
Authors: Zhu Jing Ying , Szekely Ina
Published: March 2023

For the first time in human history, children are growing up watching the lives of strangers as a form of entertainment. Parasocial relationships—one-sided relationships where the child views the influencer as a friend and role model while the influencer is not aware of their existence—have become an integral aspect of an individual’s emotional development. While these relationships on their own are not necessarily exploitative, businesses often take the opportunity to capitalize on the trust and admiration fans have for influencers through deceptive advertisements. In just five years, influencer marketing has become a 10-billion-dollar industry. Sponsored posts are imbued into social media feeds, with a content analysis revealing 26.5% of Instagram posts and 11.4% of TikTok videos to be sponsored. When teenagers, the main demographic on social media, consume these advertisements, they associate the influencer and their success with the brand’s products. Consequently, an identity is linked to a material good, which directly fuels materialistic and consumerist ideals among the youth. Furthermore, the integration of e-commerce and social media allows individuals to easily purchase goods without leaving the app, facilitating impulsive purchases and shopping addictions. Given the prevalence and effectiveness of influencer marketing, it is extremely crucial to investigate the effect of sponsorship posts on teenage identity and purchasing patterns.
Exploring the Hidden Potential of Bacteriophages 3-Part Miniseries
Authors: Ilieva Nika , Nemecek Anthony
Published: March 2023

Bacteriophages are viruses that specifically infect bacteria. They can be found everywhere: in the oceans, on plants, and within the human microbiome. Bacteriophage fall into two categories: lytic and lysogenic. Lytic phages have been used for the treatment of various bacterial infections. Lysogenic phages have the potential to act as a vector for bacterial genetic manipulation through the introduction of key genes via horizontal gene transfer. This process would result in the introduction of engineered genetic material to bacterial hosts, for instance to change the behavior of gut bacteria without impacting the human host or requiring complex procedures. Therefore, bacteriophage could be used for the targeted treatment of a multitude of complex diseases, including antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections, sexually transmitted infections, bacterial dysbiosis, cancer treatment, and potentially hormone/ metabolite replacement therapy. Similarly, bacteriophages are in use for the prevention and eradication of agricultural pests and offer relief from antibiotic overuse by the meat industry. These organisms could even be used to stave off parasite-induced honeybee colony collapse. Indeed, genetic manipulations of bacteriophage could be employed as a novel method to increase oceanic carbon capture, methane fixation, and plastic degradation to reduce the levels of pollution contributing to environmental toxicity and climate change. This three-part mini review series highlights phage biological processes and the correlated potential areas of application, making an argument for an increase in phage research while presenting the field’s current limitations and the future of innovative solutions for some of the most pressing problems of the 21st century.
The True Effectiveness of Dry-erase Erasers
Authors: Hong Nathan , Tadeo Danilo
Published: March 2023

Sparked by the interesting observation of the correlation between the omnipresence of dry-erase erasers and their low usage, research to test the actual effectiveness of dry-erase erasers was conducted. Alternatives of relatively similar effectiveness and use were selected to be tested against the dry-erase eraser, with ‘effectiveness’ determined by the percentage erased of an equal, constant drawing. The almost completely automated experiment design was made with the intentions of minimizing human influence and error. Using the collected data, the four “other candidates” (candidates excluding the dry-erase eraser) were group in pairs to perform multiple two-sided t-tests to determine whether the means of % erased were statistically different. Because they were not, the comparison with the dry-erase eraser was held with a collective alternative variable, which was just the averaging of the values of the other candidates. This one-sided t-test yielded convincing evidence of a more significant mean percentage erased for the dry-erase eraser, upholding its stance as a valuable item.
Analyzing the Extent of Authoritarian Parenting on Academic Achievement: Ethical Lens
Authors: Vega Michael , Penugonda Chittebbayi , Chunn Jennifer
Published: March 2023

Parenting Styles loosely define psychological constructs for describing common tactics and methodologies for child-rearing; however, not all are equal. The parenting style a child is raised with can have significant, and sometimes detrimental effects, on all aspects of the child’s life, such as academic success. The majority of parenting strategies fall into four categories: authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and uninvolved, with the former two displaying firmness and demandingness and the latter two displaying a lack of control or strictness. Among Authoritarian and Authoritative parenting, there is a crucial difference between warmth and responsiveness displayed with the child (e.g. an Authoritarian parent is much less likely to openly communicate or have emotional interactions with their child as opposed to an Authoritative parent). This difference of emotional warmth between authoritarian and authoritative parenting styles creates a prominent disparity between the two styles. The discrepancies posed by these parenting styles then have significant implications on the academic success and wellbeing of children.
Deciphering Facial Expressions: factors that affect emotion recognition
Authors: Tipirneni Sreeja , Leal Stephanie
Published: March 2023

Emotional perception is the ability to recognize and identify people’s emotional expressions. This study aims to evaluate the accuracy in identification of basic emotions through facial expression, and if the ability to correctly detect emotional expressions is affected by factors such as age, gender, fitness, or education level. We also examined people's ability to correctly identify basic emotions with and without facial coverings, a new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, people's ability to identify basic and compound emotions were compared. A google form was used to collect anonymous survey data from 415 participants, which included informed consent, demographic, and face stimuli with various emotional expressions to identify. It was found that basic emotions were easily recognized across all demographic groups. However, faces with facial coverings significantly decreased the participants' ability to identify basic emotions. Compound emotions were more difficult to recognize compared to basic emotions. The influence of age, education, and fitness in the accuracy of recognizing compound emotions varied for each emotion. Some emotions such as Cruelty were better recognized by the 0-20 age group while the 60+ aged participants were more accurate in recognizing emotions like Devastation. Some compound emotions such as Empathy were especially hard to perceive compared to others, suggesting that more cues may be required to identify such emotions. Additional research to elucidate the misclassified compound emotions may help us better understand emotional perception.
AI-Powered Archaeology: Determining the Origin Culture of Various Ancient Artifacts Using Machine Learning
Authors: Iyer Archith , Franklin Manoj
Published: March 2023

This paper attempts to determine the degree of accuracy to which we can originate and classify ancient artifacts using AI. It compares the performance of two CNN models (InceptionResNetV2, and a VGG-19) on a specially curated dataset of 55,000 ancient artifact images belonging to over 343 different cultures. The dataset consists of samples from different regions all over the world, and is built using the British Museum’s online collection of over 3 million artifact images. For training the CNNs, an NVIDIA RTX A6000 GPU was used on a cloud computing platform, achieving high accuracy for both models. Two trials were run for the InceptionResNetV2 model, which achieved a final validation accuracy of 65 percent for its best trial. The VGG-19 performed poorly on the dataset, only achieving a 12.95 percent validation accuracy. Afterwards, the models obtained from both InceptionResNetV2 trials were evaluated on a set of artifacts of unknown origin, coming up with surprising results and providing insight into how effective image recognition can be in the field of archaeology.
Treatments for Vitiligo
Authors: Alami Sarah , Lee Grace , Song Julie
Published: March 2023

Vitiligo is a skin condition that leads to skin depigmentation in irregular patterns with potentially severe esthetic and psychological effects on the affected individual. While its etiology is not well understood, it seems to be a multifactorial condition that may be caused by hereditary factors and autoimmune processes among others. By reviewing various publications found through different databases like PubMed and GoogleScholar, this paper summarizes the different therapeutic options available for vitiligo. This includes JAK inhibitors, both topical and oral, and other types of topical drugs, such as vitamin D, calcineurin inhibitors, and steroids. There are also various phototherapy techniques, which all utilize ultraviolet (UV) light. Phototherapy devices are able to deliver the wavelengths that are most beneficial for the stimulation of repigmentation through special filtering. These different treatments give hope to millions of individuals afflicted by this condition worldwide. The following paper overviews and compares the different JAK inhibitors, other topical drugs, and phototherapy options available to treat vitiligo.
The Gender Bias within Investors; an opportunity cost of $4 trillion
Authors: Malu Nivedita , Castaneda Alba
Published: March 2023

Estimates suggest that $28 trillion could be added to the global GDP/year by 2025 if women play a significant role in businesses. This study focuses on the reasons hindering this phenomenon, while investigating the gender bias within investors, it’s potential impacts, and possible solutions and reforms. The study found that women are disadvantaged due to psychological and cognitive aspects of an individual's behavior. Including different biases, and differences in questioning processes relative to gender which stems from cognitive aspects such as gender stereotypes. The study has concluded that  breaking the gender bias requires 3 steps. The first of which requires every investor to be educated about invalid stereotypes influencing their decisions while also being encouraged to break them down. Secondly, there is a requirement for an increase in female investors to mentor and provide women with the necessary tools. Lastly, the pitch process is in urgent need of reformation, whether it is to allocate funds that are categorized according to gender or to remove the pitch in its entirety.
Marxist and Socialist Feminism, and Women in Technology Sector: A Comparative Study of Japan and USA Appraisal
Authors: Dang Ngoc Chau , Khisa Senge Wabuke Emmah , B. Ramirez Nickson
Published: March 2023

Through Marxist and Socialist feminism frameworks, this paper seek to evaluate the conditions of women in Japan and especially in technology sector. The Marxist and Socialist argue that the economic dependence on a husband and the patriarchy in the government is oppressing women. Whether women are workers and also mothers, or just mothers depend on the state’s needs. In Japan, while Education and Employment rates in women increase drastically in the past two decades, many women chose low-pay or part-time jobs, gender wage gap still remain large up until today, and mothers still face numerous hardships. Employed women around the world encounter many challenges, such as work-family conflict, hostile workplace environment, harassment, lack of mentorship. The situation in technology sector is expected to be worse than that. By comparing the United States with Japan about women in tech, we can see and understand the difficulties of women in technology sector in not just Japan but also United States.
The Importance of Education on Bhutanese Refugees and their Personal Incomes
Authors: Kalyandurg Arjun , Olaleye Olufemi
Published: March 2023

In this paper, I look to find the personal income rates of Bhutanese Refugees. I have been looking to find how variables like a refugee's educational attainment, poverty rate, and family situation affect how much money they make. Through the usage of Integrated Public Use Microdata Series(IPUMS) quantitative data, I took a sample of the specific year 2018 to visit the causation behind these variables and the result. An increase in the educational attainment of a Bhutanese Refugee will lead to an increase in their personal income and with a larger family, they will make more money. This means that the actions of the variables, whether they increase or decrease, have an effect on the personal income rates of a refugee.
MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF BLUEBERRY BUDS OF SOME VARIETIES INTRODUCED IN BELARUS
Authors: PAVLOVSKIY N. B.
Published: March 2023

The article indicates morphological features of vegetative and generative buds of 20 varieties of highbush and 3 varieties of halfhighbush blueberry. Generative buds are laid in the upper part of branching shoots, less often on replacement shoots. Flower buds are much larger than vegetative buds, ovoid, from 3.9 (Jersey) to 6.5 mm (Hardyblue) long, from 2.0 (Herbert, Patriot) to 2.7 mm in diameter (Reka). Depending on the varietal specificity, on average, from 1.3 (Carolinablue) to 6.3 (Rubel) generative buds are formed on one shoot of highbush blueberry branching. The peak number of fruit buds can reach 11 pcs/shoot (Rubel). Vegetative buds are cone-shaped, from 1.8 (Bluecrop, Darrow, Herbert) to 2.8 mm (Jersey) long, from 1.1 (Blueray, Darrow, Jersey, Northblue, Rubel, Weymouth) up to 1.5 mm (Bluetta, Coville) wide. Depending on the variety, on average, from 4.8 (Nelson) to 8.4 (Weymouth) growth buds are laid on the branching shoot. The ratio of vegetative to generative buds on one run varies on average from 1.0 (Rubel) to 6.7 (Bluetta). The linear parameters of the kidneys increase from the base of the shoot to its top.
SUITABILITY OF COMMERCIAL APPLE VARIETIES ON DWARF ROOTSTOCKS FOR GROWING ACCORDING TO DENSIFIED PATTERNS
Authors: LEONOVICH I. S. , KAPICHNIKOVA N. G.
Published: March 2023

In order to assess the suitability of apple varieties that differ in the type of fruiting and genetic potential for productivity

of apple varieties on dwarf rootstocks for growing according to densified patterns and to identify the optimal placement

pattern for each scion-rootstock combination in the experimental orchard of RUE “Institute of Fruit Growing”, an orchard

was planted with annual seedlings of three commercial varieties on dwarf rootstocks: Belorusskoe Sladkoe on M-9 and PB-4,

Imant on 62-396 and PB-4, Nadzejny on 62-396, M-9 and PB-4 in the spring of 2010. Planting schemes for all scion-rootstock

combinations are 3.5 × 1.5 m (1904 trees/ha) and 3.5 × 1.0 m (2857 trees/ha). The full realization of the productivity potential of varieties was ensured by denser placement of trees according to the planting pattern of 3.5 × 1.0 m (2857 trees/ha) and dwarf rootstock 62-396 – for Imant and Nadzejny varieties, dwarf rootstock M-9 – for Belorusskoe Sladkoe and Nadzejny varieties. Rootstock PB-4 did not solve the problems of intensive commercial fruit growing.
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF HAZELNUT PLANTS IN VARIOUS STRUCTURES OF PLANTATIONS BEFORE FRUITTING
Authors: LEONOVICH I. S. , KAPICHNIKOVA N. G. , BUDILOVICH K. A. , BUIMISTROVA A. V.
Published: March 2023

The article presents the results of research, conducted in 2020–2021 in the commercial hazelnut garden planted in 2018 by LLC “Vyazovetsky Sad”, Molodechno district, Minsk region. The purpose of the research is to evaluate the growth and development of young hazelnut plants of the Barcelona and Catalan varieties planted according to two schemes placement – 5.0 × 3.5 m (570 plants/ha) and 5.0 × 3.0 m (666 plants/ha). Biometric parameters of plant growth and development depending on the placement pattern which are height, canopy width along the row and canopy width across the row, area of the horizontal projection of the canopy, leaf surface area – in the Barcelona and Catalan varieties from the third or fourth year after planting the garden did not vary considerably, but differed reliably depending on the biological characteristics of the varieties themselves.

The Catalan variety has turned out to be more productive, the total yield of which, with a placement scheme of 5.0 ×

3.5 m, reached 1.57 c/ha, that is 14.5 % higher than the yield of the Barcelona variety (1.37 c/ha), and with the placement

scheme 5.0 × 3.0 m reached 2.13 c/ha, or 47.9 % higher than the yield of the Barcelona variety (1.44 c/ha).
CURRENT STATE AND DEVELOPMENT TRENDS OF BLUEBERRY CULTURE
Authors: RADKEVICH T. V.
Published: March 2023

The survey article provides an overview of the characteristics and range of the genus Vaccinium L., the modernday assortment of different species of blueberry, as well as reflects dynamics of cultivation areas and production volumes of blueberry worldwide and in Belarus. The article provides a brief economic and biological description of blueberry varieties released in the Republic of Belarus: 15 varieties of highbush blueberry, 2 varieties of half-high blueberry, 3 varieties of narrow-leaved blueberry and 1 swamp blueberry variety. As a result of the implementation of the State Comprehensive Program for the Development of Potato, Vegetable and Fruit Growing in 2011–2015, the number of areas under highbush blueberry plantations has significantly increased, and the production of planting material on the basis of nurseries under different forms of ownership has been intensively developed as well.
DEVELOPMENT OF VITICULTURE IN THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN AT THE PRESENT STAGE
Authors: BOBODZHANOVA H. I. , KALANDAROV R. Y.
Published: March 2023

The article provides an analysis of the varietal structure of vineyards in various parts of Tajikistan, outlines the peculiarities in the areas of viticulture depending on the natural and climatic conditions in the regions of the country. The article covers the developments in the state registration of grape varieties taken place from 2013 to 2021. Far-reaching changes with regard to areas under vineyard cultivation, gross output and crop yield throughout the country and in areas of preferential development of crops are illustrated. The article identifies constraints hindering the development of viticulture in the country, including the insufficiently organized nursery sector.
IMPACT OF FORMING TECHNIQUES OF TWO-YEAR SEEDLINGS OF COLUMNAR APPLE TREE VARIETIES ON THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT RATES
Authors: GRUSHEVA T. P. , LEVSHUNOV V. A. , SAMUS V. A. , GANUSENKO M. Y.
Published: March 2023

The studies were carried out in 2019–2021 in the Department of nursery stock of RUE “Institute of Fruit Growing”. The article reflects the results of studying the biological characteristics of growth, development and formation of vegetative and reproductive structures of various types of seedlings of columnar apple varieties. For the first time in the conditions found in Belarus the biological features of the growth, development and formation of vegetative and reproductive structures of various types of seedlings of columnar apple varieties have been set out.

An effective method of limiting the growth force of shoots of columnar apple varieties and stimulating the laying of fruit

buds is the use of the Regalis growth regulator: once for the Girlyanda and Sozvezdie varieties, twice for the Valuta variety.

When the substance is applied, the growth length, depending on the variety, is 41.2–69.1 % less, and the height of the seedling is 8–21.3 % less compared to the variant without treatment.
ANTROPIC PRINCIPLE OF COGNITION OF THE UNIVERSE
Authors: MATVEEV V. A.
Published: March 2023

The article proposes an alternative view of the theory of the Big Bang, which served as the initial point for the formation of the Universe. The anthropic hypothesis sees our universe as a single electromagnetic entity, consistently realizing itself at seven stages of evolution.

1. The germ (Genome) of the universe, which is represented by a scalar value (field) in the form of a noumenal (hypothetical) electromagnetic dipole, that is in a state of cosmological singularity.

2. The spatial environment of “dark energy” in the form of a chaos of a volumetric web of point sources of electric charges and magnetic lines of force, which should not be associated with electrons and positrons of electricity familiar to our ear and the north and south poles of a magnet.

3. The spatial environment of “dark matter” (ether) in the form of a three-dimensional web of negatively and positively charged magnetic monopoles.

4. The physical Universe in the form of photon (electromagnetic) gratings - fluctuations, black holes and stars of galaxies that we observe, as well as objects of knowledge in our solar system and directly on Earth.

5. Psychic (Intellectual) Universe in the form of a single consciousness / mind continuum, which physically manifests itself

as Ego – I.

6–7. Currently with our imperfect mind Ego – I we can hardly realize the subsequent stages of the evolution of the consciousness / mind continuum, but the anthropic hypothesis suggests that humanity, as well as every human being that is

aware of himself as a creative individual, is able to foresee possible options for the development of our civilization up to the

intuitive (holistic) perception of the single essence of the universe and the subsequent formation of the germ (Genome), which

ensures its subsequent life cycle.
EVALUATION OF RED CURRANT VARIETIES FOR ECONOMICCALY VALUABLE FEATURES
Authors: ZAZULIN A. G.
Published: March 2023

Varieties of red currant of various genetic as well as ecological and geographical origin from breeding schools in Russia, Belarus, Great Britain, Germany, Latvia, the Netherlands, Slovakia, and Ukraine were studied in the conditions found in Belarus. Varieties with a long raceme and the largest number of berries in a raceme that are Blanca, Dana, Nenaglyadnaya, as well as large-fruited varieties that are Jonker van Tets, Rondom have been determined. Varieties characterized by a high degree of fruiting and resistance to gall aphids have been identified. According to a complex of economically valuable traits, the following are recommended for breeding: Blanca, Bayana, Jonker van Tets, Rondom.
Western Balkans in the year of the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Orosz Anna , Németh Ferenc
Published: March 2023

The emergence of the novel coronavirus has altered the political agendas in the Western Balkans as well. Although governments introduced strict measures relatively early, the hasty reopening of borders and (early) elections soon resulted in a relapse. The second wave of the pandemic might hit the economy less but the price in human lives increased. Accordingly, the countries must face with the economic and societal consequences of their poor health systems and political decisions. This analysis will briefly introduce the health, political and socioeconomic dimensions of the pandemic crisis, while also evaluate the role of the EU and other external actors, as well as Hungary played during the epidemic.
China’s Increasing Presence in the ICT Sector in Serbia
Authors: Szabó Bianka Emese
Published: March 2023

Along with the Serbian government’s statements emphasizing the importance of digitalisation and the need for innovation, China is starting to penetrate sensitive domains in Serbia in terms of national security. This intensifying cooperation also extends to critical assets in the ICT sector, such as digital education, e-governance, biometric mass surveillance, and the 5G network, raising concerns from Western powers. The aim of this analysis is to provide an overview of the projects involved in the cooperation and reflect on the sensitive issues that could lead to disagreements between Serbia and its great power allies in the future.
Southeast European Demographic Overview I. : Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, and Serbia
Authors: Ármás Julianna , Barabás T. János , Németh Ferenc , Orosz Anna
Published: March 2023

Southeast Europe faces depopulation: low birth rates and large-scale emigration foreshadow a dire image for the region’s demographic future. Family support and demographic incentives launched to increase fertility rates have not shown tangible results yet, while significant emigration to Western Europe suggests deeper structural problems. The first part of the analysis surveys the demographic trends in Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, and Serbia.
Dynamics of the ASEAN-China Economic Relations in the COVID Era
Authors: Goreczky Péter
Published: March 2023

ASEAN’s economic ties with China have proven to be more crisisproof than merchandise trade and direct investment flows with the rest of the world. Before the pandemic, China had continuously increased its share in the economic relations of Southeast Asia, and this trend seems to have continued in the COVID era as well. In 2020 the region’s trade deficit with China decreased, while China’s share in both ASEAN export and import climbed. The COVID crisis further strengthened the importance of the technology sector and the need for a digital infrastructure; as a consequence, the expansion of Chinese tech giants in the region continued. Southeast Asian countries explicitly count on China in returning to pre-crisis economic growth levels. Most ASEAN states consider infrastructure development one of the catalysers of economic recovery, creating the opportunity for China to proceed with the Belt and Road Initiative.
Oil Production in Latin America and the Russo-Ukrainian War (Part I)
Authors: Soltész Béla
Published: March 2023

Latin America has almost one-fourth of the world’s oil reserves, although due to the socio-economic collapse of Venezuela, the main producer country, these reserves have been underused for a decade. Other countries, like Mexico and Brazil, are stable producers and exporters, but the ownership of their national oil companies is subject to heated political debates, while the discovery of new oil fields in Guyana might put this tiny country on the list of the biggest producers. This varied landscape of oil reserves and actual production may be changed fundamentally by the Western sanctions that were implemented against Russia as a consequence of its aggression against Ukraine. A quest for new sources of oil might end Venezuela’s isolation and provide lucrative business opportunities for the oil companies that operate in Latin America. However, a new boom of oil production would also raise environmental and social concerns. This analysis focuses on the factors listed above in order to present the shifts and possible pathways of oil production in Latin America in an economic and political climate shaped by the Russo-Ukrainian war. The first part provides a general introduction and presents the main producer country, Venezuela, while the second part offers an analytical overview of the other key oil producer countries in Latin America.
Németország külpolitikai fordulatának egyenlege
Authors: Molnár Tamás Levente
Published: March 2023

Három nappal azután, hogy Oroszország háborút indított Ukrajnával szemben, Olaf Scholz német kancellár meghirdette a német külpolitika fordulatát. Az elemzés azzal a kérdéssel foglalkozik, hogy az elmúlt egy évben milyen változások mentek végbe a német külpolitikában, biztonság- és védelempolitikában, illetve energiapolitikában. A német külpolitikát tekintve elszánt a kormány az általa képviselt értékek, különösen a szabályokra épülő nemzetközi rend védelmében, az új irány stratégiai dimenzióját illetően ugyanakkor még számos az ismeretlen a képletben. A biztonság- és védelempolitikát tekintve forradalmi változást jelent Németország Ukrajnának küldött egyre szélesebb körű fegyverexportja, ez ugyanakkor többnyire szövetségesei külső nyomására és nem belső meggyőződésből történik. Németország energiapolitikai transzformációja a leglátványosabb a három választott szakpolitika közül; itt ugyanis az utóbbi évben leállt az szénhidrogénimportról, amelynek jelentős gazdasági és versenyképességi ára van. Németország a kancellár önmeghatározása alapján „Európa békéjének garantálójává” kíván válni. Ehhez a szerephez azonban először a szövetségi rendszerén belül a közös cselekvés hajtóerejévé kellene kinőnie magát.
Manajemen Kepala Madrasah; Studi Evaluatif Di Sekolah MAN 3 Kabupaten Bungo
Authors: Haidir Haidir
Published: March 2023

Berpijak dari latar belakang diatas pembahasan ini mengungkapkan dua permasalahan, yaitu pertama secara umum manajemen Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 3 Bungo sudah sesuai standar manajemen sekolah menengah pertama. Kedua, secara khusus manajemen Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 3 Bungo dengan standar kesiswaan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat sejauh mana tentang manajemen kesiswaan yang ada di Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 3 Bungo dalam rangka meningkatkan keaktipan siswa.

Penelitian ini merupakan tindakan observasi pengamatan yang dilakukan selama tujuh kali observasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa manajemen kesiswaan terhadap keaktifan siswa kurang berminat tetapi dengan model kekeluargaan dengan bersama-sama ada peningkatan terbukti kegiatan kesiswaan berjalan dengan baik. Subjek yang akan dilakukan berkaitan dengan kegiatan kesiswaan dalam memenuhi manajemen kesiswaan kemudian jenis penelitian menggunakan kuisioner serta wawancara. Dalam penelitian ini teknik yang digunakan dari hasil analisa pengamatan, wawancara maupun dari hasil pemeriksaan dokumentasi kemudian dideskrifsikan untuk mendapat keadaan nyata tentang hasil penelitian dalam kegiataan kesiswaan.
MENGAJAR DAN GURU DALAM PERSPEKTIF AL-QURAN
Authors: Muhartini Muhartini , Hitami Munzir , Yusuf Kadar
Published: March 2023

The educational process expects humans to carry out their obligations as caliphs on this earth well. Education is meant here is a teaching activity. Muslims make al-Qur'an as a guide for life. In a sense, all the problems he faces must be returned to the Qur'an. In this case, not only does al-Qur'an as reading material only, so that the instructions contained in the Qur'an will not be known, nor will the instructions of the Qur'an against education problems. There are four teaching concepts in the perspective of the Qur'an, namely 'allama, rabba, darrasa, and 'addaba. The principle of teaching in the perspective of the Qur'an is also inseparable from the principles of monotheism and divine, besides that there is the principle of compassion which gives birth to other teaching principles, namely sincerity, democracy, gentleness, and tolerance for students. In the context of Islamic education, teachers are all parties who try to improve others Islamically. Duties and Responsibilities of Teachers in the Perspective of the Qur'an, namely the teacher is the person in charge of continuing the duties of the prophets and apostles, the teacher is in charge of delivering students to achieve their life goals, the teacher is tasked with continuing the duties of the scholars as messengers of religion to others. the student, the student's problem solver wisely, enjoins the good, forbids the bad. The responsibilities of a teacher in the perspective of the Qur'an are as murabb?, Mu'allim, Mu'addib, Mudarris, and Mursyid. As a result of this writing, the author suggests to the readers to be able to reproduce more references and not focus only on the material that has been compiled, so that the knowledge we have is even wider.
Pengembangan Kurikulum PAI Di SMP N 22 Rejang Lebong Untuk Membentuk Generasi Qurani
Authors: Silviana lianvani Ferti , Botifar Maria , Deriwanto Deriwanto
Published: March 2023

To form a Qur'anic generation, it must be well managed and sustainable through formal and non-formal education. The Qur'anic generation does not just appear but through habituation and education in the family, namely instilling religious education according to the level of development, instilling love and affection in the family and surrounding environment, intensive monitoring of activities carried out by children so that they do not fall into disobedience. The ability to read the Qur'an is the proficiency or ability to recognize hijaiyah letters and be able to read them in a series of verses of the Qur'an in a tartil manner. The ability to read the Qur'an of students in this case includes indicators of the fluency of students' reading in reciting the recitation of the Qur'an. In addition, the indicator that must be achieved is the ability of students to recite readings that are in accordance with the correct tajwid and makhraj.
IMPLEMENTASI MANAJEMEN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH PERTAMA ISLAM TERPADU AL-FATIH KOTA JAMBI
Authors: Sumirah  , Jamrizal Jamrizal , Surayya Ely , Fitriani Suci
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaiamana pelaksanaan Manajemen Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM) guru di Sekolah Menengah Pertama Islam Terpadu Al Fatih Kota Jambi. Dalam skripsi ini di fokuskan pada Sumber Daya Manusia Guru yang ada di Sekoah Menengah Pertama Islam Terpadu Al Fatih Kota Jambi. Skripsi ini membahas tentang Implementasi Manajemen Sumber Daya Manusia Guru Di Sekolah Menengah Pertama Islam Terpadu Al-Fatih Kota Jambi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data observasi, wawancara, dan dekumentasi, sedangkan teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian lapangan pelaksanaan sumber daya manusia guru di Sekolah Menengah Pertama Islam Terpadu Al Fatih Kota Jambi belum terlaksana dengan sempurna, di lihat dari kinerja para guru-guru dan kurang tegasnya seorang pemimpin atau kepala sekolah. Dan terlihat juga dari proses pengelolaannya, bahwa sumber daya manusia guru mempunyai kendala dan upaya peningkatan sumber daya manusia guru dalam meningkatkan sumber daya Di Sekolah Menengah Pertama Islam Terpadu Al-Fatih Kota Jambi. Hanya saja masih ada beberapa hal yang harus diperhatiakan terutama berkaitan dengan proses seleksi, penempatan, dan kinerja guru.
New evidence for the recent presence of the lynx, Lynx lynx (Linnaeus), in Western Stara Planina Mountains, Bulgaria
Authors: Spassov Nikolai , Ignatov Assen , Mihaylov Tsvetan
Published: March 2023

The data presented here argue for the regular recent presence of the lynx in the north-western mountainous border region of Bulgaria.
EKONOMİK ÖZGÜRLÜKLER, EKONOMİK BÜYÜME VE SANAYİLEŞME İLİŞKİSİ: E-7 ÜLKELERİ ÜZERİNE EKONOMETRİK BİR UYGULAMA
Authors: Künü Serkan , Aydın Fatma Fehime , Levent Cemalettin
Published: March 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı; ekonomik özgürlükler, ekonomik büyüme ve sanayileşme ilişkisini E-7 ülkelerinde 2004-2021 dönemine ait veri setinden hareketle Westerlund panel eşbütünleşme ve Dumitrescu ve Hurlin (2012) panel nedensellik testleri ile araştırmaktır. Çalışmanın ekonometrik bulgularına göre; Brezilya ülkesinde sanayileşme ile ekonomik büyüme arasında karşılıklı nedensellik ilişkisi tespit edilmiştir. Diğer 6 ülke için sanayileşme ve ekonomik büyüme arasında herhangi bir nedensellik ilişkisi olmadığı görülmektedir. Ekonomik özgürlük ve büyüme arasındaki ilişki incelendiğinde ekonomik büyümenin hiçbir ülkede ekonomik özgürlüğün nedeni olmadığı, Endonezya’da ekonomik özgürlüğün büyümenin nedeni olduğu görülmektedir. Sanayileşme ve ekonomik özgürlük ilişkisi ele alındığında ise Çin’de ve Meksika’da ekonomik özgürlük sanayileşmeye, Brezilya’da ve Rusya’da ise sanayileşme ekonomik özgürlüğe neden olmaktadır. Diğer ülkelerde ise sanayileşme ile ekonomik özgürlük arasında herhangi bir nedensellik bulunmamaktadır.
ENSINO DE PRONÚNCIA
Authors: NETO José Rodrigues de Mesquita
Published: March 2023

Este trabalho tem como objetivo geral propor uma unidade didática que fomente o ensino dos elementos segmentais a partir de uma abordagem comunicativa. Temos como pergunta-problema: Que elementos devem compor uma unidade didática de modo que se ensine pronúncia a partir de uma abordagem comunicativa? Hipotetizamos que uma unidade didática deve se basear em uma instrução explícita da forma-alvo, assim como proporcionar atividades perceptivas e de prática oral. Para a realização da pesquisa, centramo-nos em autores que tratam da abordagem comunicativa, como: Richards e Rodgers (2001) e Arzamendi et al. (2003). No tocante ao ensino de pronúncia, apoiamo-nos em Celce-Murcia et al. (1996), Barreto e Alves (2012), Farias (2014, 2018), entre outros. A metodologia é qualitativa, do tipo descritivo. Desse modo, o método abordado na unidade didática proposta tem como ideia implícita a de alcançar a inteligibilidade e a fluidez, visto que, o objetivo do estudante é conseguir se comunicar. Assim, esse material estabelece uma relação entre pronúncia e oralidade.