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Image-Based High-Throughput Phenotyping in Horticultural Crops
Authors: Abebe Alebel Mekuriaw , Kim Younguk , Kim Jaeyoung , Kim Song Lim , Baek Jeongho
Published: May 2023

Plant phenotyping is the primary task of any plant breeding program, and accurate measurement of plant traits is essential to select genotypes with better quality, high yield, and climate resilience. The majority of currently used phenotyping techniques are destructive and time-consuming. Recently, the development of various sensors and imaging platforms for rapid and efficient quantitative measurement of plant traits has become the mainstream approach in plant phenotyping studies. Here, we reviewed the trends of image-based high-throughput phenotyping methods applied to horticultural crops. High-throughput phenotyping is carried out using various types of imaging platforms developed for indoor or field conditions. We highlighted the applications of different imaging platforms in the horticulture sector with their advantages and limitations. Furthermore, the principles and applications of commonly used imaging techniques, visible light (RGB) imaging, thermal imaging, chlorophyll fluorescence, hyperspectral imaging, and tomographic imaging for high-throughput plant phenotyping, are discussed. High-throughput phenotyping has been widely used for phenotyping various horticultural traits, which can be morphological, physiological, biochemical, yield, biotic, and abiotic stress responses. Moreover, the ability of high-throughput phenotyping with the help of various optical sensors will lead to the discovery of new phenotypic traits which need to be explored in the future. We summarized the applications of image analysis for the quantitative evaluation of various traits with several examples of horticultural crops in the literature. Finally, we summarized the current trend of high-throughput phenotyping in horticultural crops and highlighted future perspectives.
Variation in Vegetation Phenology and Its Response to Climate Change in Marshes of Inner Mongolian
Authors: Liu Yiwen , Shen Xiangjin , Zhang Jiaqi , Wang Yanji , Wu Liyuan , Ma Rong , Lu Xianguo , Jiang Ming
Published: May 2023

Inner Mongolia has a large area of marsh wetland in China, and the marsh in this region is important for maintaining ecological balance. Understanding variations in vegetation phenology of marsh ecosystems and their responses to climatic change is crucial for vegetation conservation of marsh wetlands in Inner Mongolia. Using the climate and NDVI data during 2001–2020, we explored the spatiotemporal changes in the start (SOS), end (EOS), and length (LOS) of vegetation growing season and analyzed the effects of climate change on vegetation phenology in the Inner Mongolia marshes. Results showed that SOS significantly (p < 0.05) advanced by 0.50 days/year, EOS significantly delayed by 0.38 days/year, and thus LOS considerably increased by 0.88 days/year during 2001–2020 in marshes of Inner Mongolia. Warming temperatures in winter and spring could significantly (p < 0.05) advance the SOS, and increased summer and autumn temperatures could delay EOS in Inner Mongolia marshes. We found for the first time that daytime maximum temperature (Tmax) and night minimum temperature (Tmin) had asymmetric effects on marsh vegetation phenology. Increasing Tmax had a stronger advancing effect on SOS than increasing Tmin from December to April. The increase of Tmin in August could obviously delayed EOS, while increasing Tmax in August had no significant effect on EOS. This study highlights that the asymmetric influences of nighttime and daytime temperatures should be taken into account in simulating marsh vegetation phenology in temperate arid and semi-arid regions worldwide, particularly in the context of global asymmetric diurnal warming.
Promoting Geosites on Web-Pages: An Assessment of the Quality and Quantity of Information in Real Cases
Authors: Mikhailenko Anna V. , Zorina Svetlana O. , Yashalova Natalia N. , Ruban Dmitry A.
Published: May 2023

Geological information present on web-pages determines the efficacy of the online marketing of geosites. In this paper, a new approach aimed at an easy and quick assessment of geosite-focused web-pages is proposed. It is based on scoring by several criteria reflecting the quality and the quantity of geological information. Attention is paid to the simplicity and correctness of information, mention of technical properties (accessibility, location, and safety), relative and absolute amounts of information, and adaptation to persons with disabilities. Textual and graphical elements are considered differently. The approach is tested in three cases, namely, the Granite Gorge in the Western Caucasus, Pechischi in the Volga Region, and the Red Stones in the Southern Ciscaucasus. These are well-known geosites already used as important (geo)tourist attractions. It is established that the web-pages devoted to them chiefly allow minimally perfect promotion. Some examples of misinterpretations of geological information and errors are specially considered. The approach seems to be promising, and its application allows finding the deficiencies of web-pages, an improvement of which will enhance geosite promotion. Cooperation between representatives of the tourism industry and geological faculty members of local universities or administrations of protected areas is reasonable to create more informative geosite-focused web-pages.
Investigating the Nexus between Energy Consumption and Financial Development via Considering Structural Breaks: Empirical Evidence from Argentina
Authors: Abdelhamid Abdelati , Ozatac Nesrin , Taspinar Nigar
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study was to explore energy consumption and financial development in Argentina from 1965 to 2015. Our results show no significant structural breaks during the analysis. We have found a non-linear, inverted U-shaped relationship between financial development and energy consumption. Moreover, we have observed a bidirectional causality between energy consumption and financial development, as well as a similar relationship between energy consumption and economic growth. We have also observed a unidirectional relationship between financial development to economic growth. Our findings have significant policy implications, highlighting the importance of financial development, economic growth, and urbanization for energy consumption in Argentina.
A Three-Dose mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Regime Produces Both Suitable Immunogenicity and Satisfactory Efficacy in Patients with Solid Cancers
Authors: Janzic Urska , Bidovec-Stojkovic Urska , Korosec Peter , Mohorcic Katja , Mrak Loredana , Caks Marina , Ravnik Maja , Skof Erik , Rijavec Matija
Published: May 2023

Background: The recommended booster third dose of vaccination against COVID-19 in cancer patients seems reasonable to protect them against a severe disease course. A prospective study was designed to assess the immunogenicity, efficacy, and safety of COVID-19 vaccination in this cohort. Methods: Patients with solid malignancies on active treatment were followed up after the primary course and booster third dose of vaccination to assess their anti-SARS-CoV-2 S1 IgG levels, efficacy in the case of SARS-CoV-2 infection, and safety. Results: Out of 125 patients receiving the primary course of vaccination, 66 patients received a booster third dose of mRNA vaccine, with a 20-fold increase in median anti-SARS-CoV-2 S1 IgG levels compared to Ab levels six months post-primary course of vaccination (p < 0.0001). After the booster third dose, anti-SARS-CoV-2 S1 IgG levels were comparable to healthy controls (p = 0.113). There was a decline in Ab levels 3 (p = 0.0003) and 6 months (p < 0.0001) post-third booster dose. No patients had either a severe disease course or a lethal outcome in the case of SARS-CoV-2 infection after the third booster dose. Conclusion: The third booster vaccination dose against COVID-19 in solid cancer patients triggers substantial immunogenicity and is safe and effective for preventing a severe COVID-19 disease course.
Examining the Negative Sentiments Related to Influenza Vaccination from 2017 to 2022: An Unsupervised Deep Learning Analysis of 261,613 Twitter Posts
Authors: Ng Qin Xiang , Lee Dawn Yi Xin , Ng Clara Xinyi , Yau Chun En , Lim Yu Liang , Liew Tau Ming
Published: May 2023

Several countries are witnessing significant increases in influenza cases and severity. Despite the availability, effectiveness and safety of influenza vaccination, vaccination coverage remains suboptimal globally. In this study, we examined the prevailing negative sentiments related to influenza vaccination via a deep learning analysis of public Twitter posts over the past five years. We extracted original tweets containing the terms ‘flu jab’, ‘#flujab’, ‘flu vaccine’, ‘#fluvaccine’, ‘influenza vaccine’, ‘#influenzavaccine’, ‘influenza jab’, or ‘#influenzajab’, and posted in English from 1 January 2017 to 1 November 2022. We then identified tweets with negative sentiment from individuals, and this was followed by topic modelling using machine learning models and qualitative thematic analysis performed independently by the study investigators. A total of 261,613 tweets were analyzed. Topic modelling and thematic analysis produced five topics grouped under two major themes: (1) criticisms of governmental policies related to influenza vaccination and (2) misinformation related to influenza vaccination. A significant majority of the tweets were centered around perceived influenza vaccine mandates or coercion to vaccinate. Our analysis of temporal trends also showed an increase in the prevalence of negative sentiments related to influenza vaccination from the year 2020 onwards, which possibly coincides with misinformation related to COVID-19 policies and vaccination. There was a typology of misperceptions and misinformation underlying the negative sentiments related to influenza vaccination. Public health communications should be mindful of these findings.
Safety and Immunogenicity of the Inactivated COVID-19 Vaccine Booster in People Living with HIV in China
Authors: Yi Yunyun , Han Xiaoxu , Cui Xinyu , Wang Peng , Wang Xin , Liu Hui , Wang Yuqi , Zhu Na , Li Yanyan , Lin Yingying , Li Xin
Published: May 2023

Current knowledge regarding the long-term humoral response of people infected with human immunodeficiency virus to the third dose of inactivated coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine is incomplete. As a result, concerns remain about the safety and efficacy of the vaccination. To improve our understanding of the safety and immunogenicity of the COVID-19 inactivated vaccine booster in people living with HIV (PLWH), a prospective study was conducted on participants who had not yet received a third dose of the COVID-19 inactivated vaccine, had no history of SARS-CoV-2 infection, and had received a second dose of the vaccine more than six months prior. The primary safety outcomes included the incidence of adverse reactions, changes in CD4+ T-cell count, viral load, blood routine examination, liver and kidney function examination, blood sugar, and blood lipid examination. The pseudovirus-neutralizing antibody responses to the D614G variant, Delta variant, and Omicron variants BA.5 and BF.7 were evaluated before vaccination, 14 days, 28 days, 3 months, and 6 months after vaccination to evaluate the immune response of PLWH to the injection of inactivated vaccine booster and the safety of the vaccine. In conclusion, COVID-19 vaccine booster shots were effective in PLWH, resulting in an increase in the number of CD4+ T-cells, neutralizing antibodies that lasted up to six months, and higher levels of neutralizing antibodies lasting approximately 3 months. However, the vaccine protection against the two variants of BA.5 and BF.7 was significantly lower than that of D614G and Delta.
Anaphylatoxin Complement 5a in Pfizer BNT162b2-Induced Immediate-Type Vaccine Hypersensitivity Reactions
Authors: Lim Xin Rong , Chan Grace Yin Lai , Tan Justina Wei Lynn , Ng Carol Yee Leng , Chua Choon Guan , Tan Guat Bee , Chan Stephrene Seok Wei , Ong Kiat Hoe , Tan Ying Zhi , Tan Sarah Hui Zhen , Teo Claire Min Li , Lee Samuel Shang Ming , Thong Bernard Yu Hor , Leung Bernard Pui Lam
Published: May 2023

The underlying immunological mechanisms of immediate-type hypersensitivity reactions (HSR) to COVID-19 vaccines are poorly understood. We investigate the mechanisms of immediate-type hypersensitivity reactions to the Pfizer BNT162b2 vaccine and the response of antibodies to the polyethylene glycol (PEG)ylated lipid nanoparticle after two doses of vaccination. Sixty-seven participants, median age 35 and 77.3% females who tolerated two doses of the BNT162b2 vaccine (non-reactors), were subjected to various blood-sampling time points. A separate group of vaccine reactors (10 anaphylaxis and 37 anonymised tryptase samples) were recruited for blood sampling. Immunoglobulin (Ig)G, IgM and IgE antibodies to the BNT162b2 vaccine, biomarkers associated with allergic reaction, including tryptase for anaphylaxis, complement 5a(C5a), intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1) for endothelial activation and Interleukin (IL)-4, IL-10, IL-33, tumour necrosis factor (TNF) and monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP-1), were measured. Basophil activation test (BAT) was performed in BNT162b2-induced anaphylaxis patients by flow cytometry. The majority of patients with immediate-type BNT162b2 vaccine HSR demonstrated raised C5a and Th2-related cytokines but normal tryptase levels during the acute reaction, together with significantly higher levels of IgM antibodies to the BNT162b2 vaccine (IgM 67.2 (median) vs. 23.9 AU/mL, p < 0.001) and ICAM-1 when compared to non-reactor controls. No detectable IgE antibodies to the BNT162b2 vaccine were found in these patients. The basophil activation tests by flow cytometry to the Pfizer vaccine, 1,2-dimyristoyl-rac-glycero-3-methoxypolyethylene glycol (DMG-PEG) and PEG-2000 were negative in four anaphylaxis patients. Acute hypersensitivity reactions post BNT162b2 vaccination suggest pseudo-allergic reactions via the activation of anaphylatoxins C5a and are independent of IgE-mechanisms. Vaccine reactors have significantly higher levels of anti-BNT162b2 IgM although its precise role remains unclear.
Aristoteles ve İbn Meymûn’da Entelektüel ve Ahlaki Erdemlerin İnsani Yetkinlikteki Rolü
Authors: TÜFENKÇİ Semra
Published: May 2023

Bu makalenin konusu Aristoteles ve İbn Meymûn’da insanî yetkinlik; problemi ise insanî yetkinlikte entelektüel ve ahlakî erdemlerin rolüdür. Bu amaçla önce Aristoteles’te işlev argümanı ile en yüksek erdem ve mutluluk kavramlarının insanî yetkinlikle ilişkisine değindik. Daha sonra Aristoteles’te entelektüel ve ahlakî erdemlerin insanî yetkinlikteki rolünü dışlayıcı ve kapsayıcı yorumlar bağlamında ele aldık. Aristoteles’in Nikomakhos’a Etik 10. kitabında en yüce mutluluğa Tanrısal etkinlik olan theoria ile ulaşılacağını ifade etmesi, Tanrı’ya benzeme düşüncesini öne çıkarmaktadır. İbn Meymûn’a geldiğimizde Aristoteles’te olduğu gibi insanî yetkinlik ve Tanrı’ya benzeme (imitatio Dei) düşüncesi arasında yakın bir ilişki olduğu görülmektedir. İbn Meymûn insanî yetkinlikleri dört gruba ayırmakta, ahlakî yetkinliğin dâhil olduğu ilk üçünün insanî yetkinliği oluşturmadığını, teorik yetkinliğin ise asıl yetkinlik olduğunu ifade etmektedir. Entelektüel erdemlere sahip olmayı asıl yetkinlik olarak kabul etmesi, ahlakî erdemlerin yetkinlikteki rolünü tartışmalı hale getirmektedir. Bu tartışmalarla ilgili birincil ve ikincil literatürü değerlendirerek, İbn Meymûn’a göre Tanrı’ya benzeme düşüncesinin entelektüel erdemlerden ibaret olduğu sonucuna vardık ve bu görüşümüzü İbn Meymûn’un Delâletu’l-Hâirîn’de ortaya koymuş olduğu Tanrı tasavvuru ve inâyet teorisi ile destekledik.
The review of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content within an undergraduate paramedicine degree curriculum
Authors: Holmes Lisa , Vance Leanne , Rust Ella
Published: May 2023

A review of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content within an accredited paramedicine degree curriculum was undertaken as part of major course review and ongoing evaluation of the program. The aim of which was to ensure the course content was appropriate and relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. All content and teaching activities were audited where specific content was explored and noted. Findings were presented to a review team where good practice was highlighted and areas for development were addressed. This has encouraged staff to seek opportunities to embed content in both clinical and non-clinical skills, knowledge teaching and experiences. In addition to encouraging further review of other diverse communities.
Website redesign in a maternity setting: Co-designing a resource for consumer support and education
Authors: Elder Taryn , Cummins Leanne , Tait Claudia , Kuzela Wendy
Published: May 2023

Women want to be informed about their healthcare. Google searches provide an accessible option for women during pregnancy, but the content is largely unmonitored. Women have expressed dissatisfaction and confusion about receiving conflicting information from clinicians across the maternity service. It is essential for providers to offer person-centred care and listen to the voices of consumers. If the aim is to provide a service women want to use, women must have the opportunity to voice what they want. The local health district (LHD) maternity website development project aimed to redesign maternity website pages over 12 months to meet community needs and increase hits to the site by 70% within six months. Consumers were approached to participate through maternity services in a regional Australian health district where approximately 3,500 babies are born yearly. In a three-phase participatory action research study, researchers identified the areas of concern for consumers, worked with them to co-design and implement a new website, and evaluated the changes. Almost 20% of women who birthed from January to March 2022 responded to the evaluation survey. Half of these had explored the website. After the upgrades, the number of hits to the district website service page increased by 875 (from 124 to 999). Post-development surveys showed that women who felt they received inconsistent information at the hospital during their pregnancy were more likely to visit the website for clarification (p = 0.009). Of women who visited the website, 78% found the information useful, and 73% said they would use it again. This study highlighted that women engaging in maternity services desire access to relevant, quality information through digital technology. Maternity website development improvements increased patient satisfaction and reduced confusion, providing a reliable source of accessible health information for consumers.
Suppressing Effects of Docosahexaenoic Acid–Containing Diets on Oxidative Stress and Fibrosis in 5/6 Nephrectomized Rats
Authors: Muramatsu Hiroki , Akimoto Naoe , Yajima Katsuhiko , Hashimoto Michio , Katakura Masanori
Published: May 2023

Key Points

Increased albuminuria on 5/6 nephrectomized rats, as reported earlier, is attenuated by arachidonic acid–containing and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)–containing diets.

This study established that DHA affects both oxidative stress and fibrosis in the kidney.

DHA suppressed the oxidative stress and fibrosis, hence suppressing the progression of renal failure.

Background

Urinary albumin excretion gradually increases after nephrectomy, which eventually progresses toward renal failure. Our previous study had reported that arachidonic acid (ARA)–containing or docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)–containing diet attenuates the increasing urinary albumin excretion. This study aimed to investigate the effects of ARA-containing or/and DHA-containing diets on oxidative stress and fibrosis that cause kidney injury in 5/6 nephrectomized rats.

Methods

Sprague–Dawley rats were randomly divided into control group, ARA group, DHA group, and ARA+DHA group. Rats underwent 5/6 kidney removal and were fed ARA-containing or/and DHA-containing diet each five groups continuously for 4 weeks. We collected urine, plasma, and kidney samples 4 weeks after surgery and investigated the effects of ARA-containing and DHA-containing diets on oxidative stress, inflammation, and fibrosis in the kidney.

Results

Urinary albumin excretion, indoxyl sulfate, reactive oxygen species, TNF-α levels, and fibrosis in the kidney were all increased on nephrectomy; however, they were attenuated after feeding the rats with DHA-containing diet.

Conclusion

One possible mechanism of preventing chronic renal failure would be the suppression of indoxyl sulfate accumulation, oxidative stress, and kidney fibrosis arising due to nephrectomy. The results collectively suggested that DHA-containing diets can suppress the progression of renal failure.
Features of professional and pedagogical activity of a higher education teacher
Authors: Tamozhska Iryna , Tymofiienko Nataliia , Demianiuk Antonina , Klyap Marianna , Tsurkan Maria
Published: May 2023

Determining the peculiarities of the pedagogical activity of higher education teachers is important not only from a scientific viewpoint but also for solving strategic and tactical educational problems. Among these problems is the improvement of the quality of higher education, which is one of the priorities. The article aims to reveal the peculiarities of the work of a higher education teacher, his or her professional competencies, and requirements for this profession to improve the efficiency of the educational process and train quality specialists with higher education. The methods used to write the article were analysis, synthesis, generalization, explanation, and qualification of data. One of the main specifics of the professional and pedagogical activities of a higher education teacher is the need to combine research and teaching. A teacher must have a high level of scientific knowledge, be aware of the latest achievements and trends in their field, conduct research, and publish scientific papers. Moreover, he or she must be able to translate complex scientific concepts into an accessible language for students and other listeners to transfer the necessary knowledge and skills.
Transformation of the cultural development of the Ukrainian people in the context of military realities: philosophical reflections on dilemmas
Authors: Filimonova-Zlatohurska Yevheniia , Poperechna Galyna , Nikolenko Kseniia , Poliuha Viktoriia , Shevel Inna
Published: May 2023

For modern Ukraine, cultural transformations are extremely relevant, because in the conditions of confrontation with Russian aggression, it turned out that the use of films, books, music and other cultural aspects can become the tools of hybrid warfare. The purpose of this article is to understand certain aspects of the transformation of the culture of the Ukrainian people in the context of wartime realities. During the processing of this material, general scientific methods and specialized research methods were used. The results of the work highlighted the topical issues: the alleged institutional crisis of Ukrainian cultural institutions, the destruction of cultural monuments by Russian troops, the transformation of cultural values. Russian aggression only accelerated the development vector of Ukrainian culture in the 21st century, which replaced the old Soviet paradigms that functioned during the 1990s. From a gradual attachment to Russian-Soviet landmarks, modern Ukrainian culture has moved on to producing its own primarily Ukrainian-language cultural product. Note that this movement will only intensify in the future, and from 2022 all attempts to impose Russian paradigms of development in the cultural sector will be possible only under the conditions of Ukraine's capitulation, i.e., its defeat in the war.
Experience of administrative and legal support for control and supervision
Authors: Bortniak Kateryna , Merdova Olga , Tsomra Volodymyr , Daraganova Nina , Mykhailov Ruslan
Published: May 2023

The aim of this article is to analyse the experience of the EU countries regarding the administrative and legal support for control and supervision in the context of Ukraine’s accession to the EU. The main methods of research in the article are methods of structural construction, analytical substantiation, and logical construction. The development and implementation of a new public administration policy was determined in the article as one of the most important vectors for the modernization of public administration. It reduces the relativity and number of points of contact between companies and the state. On the other hand, the European Community establishes a model of the number of regulatory bodies, and the conditions for Ukraine’s accession to the EU require bringing their objectives in line with European standards. When the optimization of the system of control and supervisory institutions is imperfect, it is fundamentally important to make a balanced acceptable decision and to avoid an imbalance in the work of state control and supervisory bodies. Based on the conducted research, a list of measures to reduce control and regulatory activities in the context of Ukraine’s accession to the EU was made. At the same time, regulatory bodies are the most important guarantors of the success and sustainable development of the entire country. This determines the relevance of the research and substantiates the need to analyse the experience of the EU countries regarding administrative and legal mechanisms of supervision and control. Prospects for further research are the analysis of the effectiveness of the proposed measures, and determining a range of interested persons in order to improve the administrative and legal support for control and supervision.
The realities of postmodern internationalization: The experience of the ukrainian vocational education
Authors: Alieksieieva Hanna , Shchetynina Olha , Nyshcheta Volodymyr
Published: May 2023

The topical problems of increasing country's competitiveness considering world experience should be solved only in accordance with modern requirements of rapidly changing information society, where competitive advantages largely depend on the quality of human resources and investments in human capital. The article describes the practical aspects of the development of internationalization of vocational education in Ukraine on the experience of Berdyansk State Pedagogical University; clarifies the current opportunities for improving the quality of education in the light of international practice on the example of the Benemérita Autonomous University of Puebla (Mexico), and identifies the ways to realize the potential of partnership in vocational education in Ukraine. The experience of Ukraine, Poland and Mexico, where the main condition for integration into the global university of knowledge is the quality of higher education institutions in accordance with international standards of curricula, has been analyzed. The practical experience of international scientific activities of Berdyansk State Pedagogical University and Benemérita Autonomous University of Puebla is described. The article concludes about the effectiveness of international cooperation in science, which determines the status and prestige of the university, examines the European integration process of higher education system of Ukraine and the existing international training technologies.
Formation of future specialists research competence in the process of professional training
Authors: Koval Valentyna , Kushnir Antonina , Vorona Vita , Balakirieva Viktoriia , Moiseienko Natalia , Golubenko Natalya
Published: May 2023

The problem of forming the research competence of future specialists is presented as a factor of readiness for effective training in the process of professional training. The definitions of the concepts "competence" and "research competence" are given, the difference between these concepts is shown, and similar points are treated. The possibilities for the formation of research competence in the process of research activity are shown. The key concepts that show the important conditions in the educational institution for the organization of the research activity of the students of education are highlighted (independence, search, initiative, experiment, practical action, a situation of uncertainty, cooperation, the presence of different points of view, contradictions). Tasks are set and ways to solve them are shown in the process of organizing research activities. Pedagogical conditions are proposed, they are scientifically substantiated, and they are laid as a basis for the methodology of the formation of research competence of education seekers in the educational process. The methodology is represented by the introduction of experimental technology of continuous pedagogical influence of teachers on the development of educational and research activities of students. Pedagogical approaches are singled out, as possible ways for the effective formation of the research competence of future specialists.
Evaluación de la salinidad del suelo por nuevo método para análisis químico del suelo, Ecuador
Authors: Tomita Kentaro , Proaño Jaime
Published: May 2023

En Ecuador se utiliza el método del análisis químico con Olsen-Modificado para determinar N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Mn, Fe, Zn y Cu en el suelo como el disponible. Pero no puede evaluar el Na ni CIC en la región salina y/o sódica. Es muy importante que evalúe el nuevo método para determinar las cuatro bases (K, Na, Ca y Mg), CIC y saturación de bases en el suelo. En Ecuador, tiene región de Costa y Sierra que tienen la región salina y/o sódica. En el suelo arcilloso Vertisol con mineral arcilloso tal como montmorillonita e ilita, es necesario que evalúe las bases intercambiables por acetato de amonio y CIC. Además, es necesario que evaluar calidad de agua irrigada y extracto de pasta para determinar las bases soluciones solubles para determinar la salinidad del suelo. Actualmente, se manifestó la acumulación de las bases con sodio en el suelo ecuatoriano.

Como aprovechamiento del suelo, es muy importante que introduzca planta tal como Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) que pueden adaptar con alta absorción del N, K Ca y Fe…etc. Se utiliza como abono verde con el fin de reciclar los nutrientes.
Controle químico de doenças associadas ao cultivo do arroz (Oryza sativa L.) em condições de irrigação
Authors: Parrales Yary Ruiz , Ledesma Victoria Rendón , Sandoval Mario Quispe , Cabezas Miguel Goyes
Published: May 2023

O presente trabalho de pesquisa foi desenvolvido com o objetivo de avaliar o efeito de fungicidas sistêmicos em doenças associadas ao arroz (Oryza sativa L.) sob condições de irrigação; a variedade INIAP 14 foi utilizada como material de plantio, os tratamentos foram constituídos por fungicidas como o Ausoil em doses de 350 e 500 cc/ha; Pamona em doses de 400 e 600 cc/ha; Amistar top em doses de 350 e 500 cc/ha, mais um controle absoluto. O desenho experimental foi completamente aleatório, com sete tratamentos e três réplicas. As comparações das médias foram feitas usando o teste de Tukey com 95% de probabilidade. As tarefas agrícolas exigidas pela cultura do arroz para seu desenvolvimento normal foram realizadas, tais como preparação da terra, semeadura, controle de ervas daninhas, controle fitossanitário, irrigação, fertilização e colheita. Foram avaliadas as seguintes variáveis: incidência e gravidade das doenças, eficácia dos fungicidas. A partir dos resultados obtidos, foi determinado que as doenças presentes na cultura do arroz durante o experimento foram: Explosão do arroz (R. solani), Podridão da casca (S. oryzae), Helminthosporiosis (H. oryzae) e Scorch (P. oryzae); o tratamento de controle absoluto, sem aplicação de fungicidas, relatou maior incidência de doenças nas avaliações realizadas 60 e 75 dias após o transplante; na variável gravidade, a maior porcentagem foi registrada no tratamento que não aplicou produtos fungicidas, portanto há maior dano de doenças à variedade de arroz Iniap 14; quanto à eficácia dos fungicidas, o produto Pamona em doses de 400 e 600 cc/ha registrou maior eficácia contra o ataque de Rice blight (R. solani e Pudrición de arroz). solani) e podridão da bainha (S. oryzae); Ausoil na dose de 500 cc/ha foi eficaz contra a Helminthosporiosis (H. oryzae) e Amistar top na dose de 350 cc/ha foi eficaz contra a doença de burnet (P. oryzae).
Education for sustainable development in Polish institutions of higher education – present and future
Authors: Lorek Agnieszka , Lorek Elżbieta , Koczur Wiesław
Published: May 2023

Education for sustainable development is still developing as a broad and comprehensive concept that includes related content on the environment, economy and society. Key issues of sustainable development include, among others, economic issues, production and consumption models, natural resource management, environmental protection, development models, poverty reduction, civic rights, democracy, governance etc. These issues are very diverse and require a holistic approach to teaching. The objective of this article is to diagnose and evaluate the current state of education for sustainable development in Polish higher education institutions, with particular emphasis on the EU in Katowice and to identify the directions of change. This article was written based on the Authors’ many years of scientific and teaching experience. It was also supported by a survey conducted in the year 2020/2021 among the students at the University of Economics in Katowice, which allowed them to identify directions for future educational activities.
Influence of plasticizer on the physical and mechanical properties of composites based on low density polyethylene and quartz
Authors: Gemberly Z. A. , Azizbeyli G. R. , Arzumanova N. B. , Abdalova S. R.
Published: May 2023

The influence of quartz (silicon dioxide) content on main physical and mechanical properties of composites based on low density polyethylene is considered. It is shown that the introduction of a compatibilizer – a copolymer of high-density polyethylene with maleic anhydride – into the composition improves the properties and compatibility of the mixed components. The use of synthesized polyethylene wax as a plasticizer made it possible to significantly improve the deformability of highly filled composites. The method of thermomechanical studies shows the patterns of change in thermomechanical curves in the temperature range of 20 –200°C, depending on the concentration of quartz in the presence of a plasticizer and a compatibilizer.
Alkitab: Karya Kooperatif Allah dan Manusia? (Memahami Ajaran Gereja tentang Ilham Alkitabiah)
Authors: Loba Klementius Anselmus
Published: May 2023

Abstract

The teaching of biblical inspiration is one of the basic understandings of the Bible in the Catholic Church. Reading and using the Bible does not guarantee the correct understanding of biblical inspiration. Therefore, this article intends to examine the understanding of biblical inspiration by the Christians and the church's teaching in the documents Dei Verbum and The Inspiration and Truth of Sacred Scriptures. This study uses qualitative method with a field study and literature study. Through this study, an understanding was obtained that the Christians have not understand the teaching of biblical inspiration correctly based on the church's teaching, where inspiration signifies the cooperation between God and humans in writing the Scriptures. Thus the church needs to make a pastoral service to explain the church's teaching about biblical inspiration correctly.
The Investigating the Oppression of Toba Batak Women: Call for Empowerment and Woman Leadership
Authors: Naibaho Megawati None
Published: May 2023

This research has been developed around the two contrasting views/themes of the Toba Batak women's oppression and call for women's empowerment and leadership. It initially explored the philosophy of the Toba Batak society while identifying the forces of Toba Batak women's suppression. It has examined and critically analyzed the Toba Batak society and its patriarchal culture. It has been discovered that the Toba Batak women are subordinated because of an attitude or disposition dictated and perpetuated by the cultural belief systems, especially the social system of the clan (marga), which places women under the authority of men. Consequently, women are considered mere objects to men, particularly in childbearing, because they must be available to produce male children; otherwise, they suffer exclusion from the clan system, including being a leader. In order to gather data and explore the problem more deeply, this research uses a case study and a qualitative method through a literature study. Rethinking Toba Batak Philosophy and family practices involves rethinking the Toba Batak kinship arrangement and embodying it through substitute liberating, non-discriminating practices. In order to construct space to promote equality between men and women in Toba Batak society, the rethinking and counter-acting of patriarchal Toba Batak philosophy and family practices is essential and fundamental. This way, a cultural analysis will create a more appropriate proposal for addressing women's subjection. A culturalist approach (like promoting newer beliefs through habitual alternative practices) may be similarly called forth to foster women empowerment.
Types of communication in the bi-literacy of adult women in the lower Sacred Heart neighborhood of district five, 2008 management
Authors: Barrientos Sulma , Ollisco Inés
Published: May 2023

In the made investigation it was verified that the types of oral and written communication are adapted, but is not applied of the best form by lack of experience of facilitators. Are the results of the alphabetization project, to evaluate in prospective form the personal, educational changes of the adult women, obtained of a group of women with difficulties to learn to read and to write? It is an investigation that this cradle in the interaction of taken care of populations less, since it is a forgotten sector that they are the adult women of the Sacred District Heart. With the program of Bi-Alphabetization they benefit to three departments of the country like being: Cochabamba, Potosí and Chuquisaca, alphabetizing by district, specifically district five which they count 3 centers of alphabetization, with a quechua-Castilian bilingual communication, for therefore the emigrants of the rural area do not undergo deceits. The results will serve to promote that other similar educative programs can use the methodology of this study and to manage to reduce the illiteracy.
Parameters of Quality in the Production of Piloncillo in Sabanas Huatusco, Veracruz
Authors: Jimenez-Hernández Magdalena , García-Castillo Luz Ariana , Martínezaguilar María , López-Serrano Moises
Published: May 2023

The development of panela or brown sugar in Mexico takes place in small factories or mills commonly called rural agribusinesses. The process is usually handmade, it does not have quality control measures such as good manufacturing practices (GMP) and measurement of physicochemical parameters that can be monitored by the producers to ensure the quality and safety of the product. The importance to evaluate these parameters to contribute to a continuous improvement process to obtain a competitive product in the market. The aim of this study was to determine the quality parameters in each stage of preparation of brown sugar and the final product, by characterizing, monitoring, control and physicochemical analysis of different samples obtained during the process. The results obtained on physicochemical parameters such as humidity, PH, Color Icumsa, ° Brix, Pol, Purity, in the stages of milling or cane juice extraction, concentration of juice or cane syrup and final product, show that they are affected by the degree of maturity and variety of cane used, and the time exposed to high temperature, meladura (cane honey) concentration and adequate filtration process and clarification.
Implementation of Scrum Methodology in the construction of the intelligent system Acerkte of Academic tutorials
Authors: Ramirez David , Alcudia Ever , Lopez Alejandro , Rodriguez Elías
Published: May 2023

This paper describes the automation of processes tutorials based on a feasibility study on the HEIs, just as agile SCRUM methodologies are implemented in the construction of Acerkte system that will strengthen the support of the student during his tutorial session, as well as manage and manage activities to optimize time and resources in the school, tutor-tutored for it, the web system is made up of 10 well defined in the Sprint Backlog and assigned priorities Sprints. For agile methodology which will allow deliveries to functional and developed with cutting-edge technologies applied to development as PHP 5.5 [6] [7], HTML 5, CSS3, jQuery Mobile, Phonegap, Corel Draw, Arrowchat, Bootstrap, Senchatouch.
Academic achievement product of socioeconomic and demographic conditions: LAM CU Texcoco case
Authors: Moreno-Velázquez Iliana , Espinosa-Torres Luis Enrique
Published: May 2023

This research was carried out to know the socioeconomic and demographic conditions of the students from the LAM (Management BA) UAEM Texcoco, as well as to recognize their influence in their academic progress. A stratified sample was used and 146 students were selected among them 110 women and 36 men. A survey, to determine their economic and demographic situation was carried out, as well as their academic progress, according to their grade average for each student was evaluated, and finally the relation among such variables was determined. We found that there was no direct relation among the socioeconomic and demographic conditions and the academic progress of the students. Women outstood with a 64.39%. It was also stated that 64.37% of the students family earns between 1 and 3 wages as total month income. The survey also mentions that 34% of surveyed students live in other municipalities of the Mexican State different from Texcoco and from these the 21.23% are from indigenous communities, and another 45.19% receive 300 or 500 pesos per week for their school expenses, and that 62.31% spend about 40 pesos daily in transportation. Distance and time to get to school are not relevant for the student academic progress.
《穿过寒冬拥抱你》与《门锁》电影中比喻修辞的使用分析 PENGGUNAAN GAYA BAHASA PERUMPAMAAN PADA FILM “EMBRACE AGAIN” DAN “DOOR LOCK”
Authors: Wijaya Kesumawaty
Published: May 2023

This research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive research method. Data collection techniques were carried out using documentation techniques and data sources in this study were dialogue transcripts in the films Embrace Again and Door Lock. In examining this research, the theories used are the style of language theory and the theory of qualitative analysis. In the results of this study, there are 3 types of figurative language styles found in the film Embrace Again, namely 3 simile language styles, 7 metaphor language styles and 9 allusion language styles. In Door Lock, there are 2 types of figurative language styles, namely 1 metaphor language style and 2 allusion language styles. From these results it can be seen that the figurative language style found in these two films more often uses the Allusion style of language. Also, the reason for using figurative language style by the writer is influenced by the usage of subjective and objective environment, but the writer places more emphasis on the usage of language style by emphasizing the mood of the character.
Analisis Pengelolaan Limbah Kendaraan Bermotor yang Ada di Jalan Raya Kakas Langowan Kabupaten Minahasa
Authors: Tungka Agustine Feiby , Maddusa Sri Seprianto , Akili Rahayu H.
Published: May 2023

Kegiatan usaha bengkel dapat berpotensi mengakibatkan masalah lingkungan berupa pencemaran lingkungan serta gangguan kesehatan. Banyaknya limbah yang dihasilkan dengan kandungan bahan berbahaya dan beracun serta karakteristik yang berbahaya perlu dilakukan pengelolaan limbah diantaranya pemilahan, pewadahan, pengangkutan, sampai pada pembuangan limbah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengelolaan limbah bengkel kendaraan bermotor di jalan raya Kakas Langowan Kabupaten Minahasa dengan menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan jumlah informan 5 orang pemilik bengkel. Pemeriksaan keabsaan data menggunakan metode triangulasi. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh yaitu pemilahan limbah hanya langsung dipilah tanpa melihat karakteristik bahaya limbah, tidak memperhatikan jenis bahan sebagai tempat pewadahan limbah, tidak dilakukannya pengangkutan limbah dengan benar, serta pembuangan limbah yang dilakukan hanya langsung diberikan kepada masyarakat sekitar yang membutuhkan limbah untuk digunakan kembali dan kepada pihak pembeli. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini bahwa dari kelima bengkel belum melakukan pengelolaan limbah sesuai dengan sistem pengelolaan limbah bengkel. Saran untuk pihak bengkel sebaiknya pengelolaan limbah dilakukan sesuai dengan syarat pengelolaan limbah bengkel diantaranya pemilahan, pewadahan, pengangkutan serta pembuangan limbah.
Peran Media Sosial dalam Partisipasi Politik Kaum Milenial
Authors: Polandos Livia , Niode Burhan , Lengkong Johny P.
Published: May 2023

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana peran media sosial dalam partisipasi politik kaum milenial di Kecamatan Langowan Selatan pada Pemilihan Gubernur dan Wakil Gubernur (pilgub) Sulawesi Utara Tahun 2020. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah melalui teknik wawancara dengan informan, observasi ke lokasi lapangan dan dokumentasi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, menunjukan bahwa media sosial sangat berpengaruh dalam partisipasi politik kaum milenial di kecamatan Langowan Selatan Adapun peran dari media sosial adalah sebagai media kampanye atau strategi yang digunakan oleh seluruh pemangku kepentingan (calon, tim sukses, maupun penyelenggara) yang terlibat pada pilkada tahun 2020. Media sosial juga menjadi sarana pembelajaran dan pengembangan atau sarana meningkatkan pemahaman tentang politik bagi kaum milenial. Selain itu media sosial khususnya facebook dapat memotivasi partisipasi politik kaum milenial pada pilkada tahun 2020 di Sulawesi Utara yang terbukti dari hasil penelitian dimana tingkat persentase partisipasi kaum milenial pada pilkada tahun 2020 di kecamatan Langowan Selatan mencapai 70% . Namun terdapat beberapa dampak buruk dari peran media yaitu informasi yang di dapatkan terkadang kurang relevan dan tidak dapat dipastikan kebenarannya.

Kata Kunci: Peran; Media Sosial; Kaum Milenial; Partisipasi Politik

ABSTRACTThis study aims to find out the role of social media in the political participation of millennials in Langowan Selatan District in the 2020 North Sulawesi Governor and Deputy Governor (pilgub) election. This research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive qualitative approach. The data collection technique used in this study was through interviews with informants, field observations and documentation. Based on the results of the research, it shows that social media is very influential in the political participation of millennials in the Langowan Selatan sub-district. 2020. Social media is also a means of learning and development or a means of increasing understanding of politics for millennials. In addition, social media, especially Facebook, can motivate millennial political participation in the 2020 local elections in North Sulawesi, which is evident from the results of research where the participation rate of millennials in the 2020 regional elections in Langowan Selatan district reached 70%. However, there are some negative impacts from the role of the media, namely the information obtained is sometimes less relevant and the truth cannot be ascertained.

Keywords: Role; Social media; Millennials; Political Participation