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A COMPLETION THEOREM FOR COMPLEX VALUED S-METRIC SPACE
Authors: Kiftiah Mariatul , Yundari Yundari , Suryani Suryani , Lauren Nover
Published: October 2024

Any complex valued S-metric space where each Cauchy sequence converges to a point in this space is said to be complete. However, there are complex valued S-metric spaces that are incomplete but can be completed. A completion of a complex valued S-metric space (  is defined as a complete complex valued S-metric space  with an isometry  such that  is dense in   In this paper, we prove the existence of a completion for a complex valued S-metric space. The completion is constructed using the quotient space of Cauchy sequence equivalence classes within a complex valued S-metric space. This construction ensures that the new space preserves the essential properties of the original S-metric space while being completeness. Furthermore, isometry and denseness are redefined regarding a complex valued S-metric space, generalizing those established in a complex valued metric space. In addition, an example is also presented to illustrate the concept, demonstrating how to find a unique completion of a complex valued S-metric space.
THE REFLEXIVE EDGE STRENGTH OF THE PENTAGONAL SNAKE GRAPH AND CORONA OF THE OPEN TRIANGULAR LADDER AND NULL GRAPH
Authors: Indriati Diari , Utami Risma Listya , Utomo Putranto Hadi
Published: October 2024

Assume that  be an undirected simple graph with vertex set  and edge set . The  edge irregular reflexive -labeling of graph  is a labeling selects positive integers from 1 to  as edge labels and non negative even numbers from 0 to  as vertex labels, and the weights assigned to each edge are distinct, where .  On graph with  labeling, the weight of  edge  is represented by  which is defined as the sum of edge label and all vertex labels incident to that edge. Reflexive edge strength of graph  is the minimum  of the highest label, denoted by . In this research, reflexive edge strength  for pentagonal snake graph  and corona of open triangular ladder and null graph  will be determined. The method of this research is literature study, the lower bound of  determined by Ryan’s lemma and the upper bound by labeling. The reflexive edge strength of pentagonal snake graph  with  is  for  and  for  The reflexive edge strength of  corona of open triangular ladder and null graph  with n ≥ 3 and m ≥ 1 is  and .
EDGE IRREGULAR REFLEXIVE LABELING OF DUMBBELL GRAPH, CORONA OF OPEN LADDER, AND NULL GRAPH
Authors: Zalsa Thetania Miftakul , Indriati Diari , Martini Titin Sri
Published: October 2024

Graph  is a simple, connected, undirected graph with vertex set  and edge set . A graph  is called to have an edge irregular reflexive -labeling if its vertices can be labeled with even numbers from  until  and its edges can be labeled with positive integers from  to  such that the weights for all the edges are different, where . The weight of edge uv in graph  with  labeling, denoted by , is defined as sum of the edge label and all vertex labels incident to that edge. The reflexive edge strength of a graph , denoted by , is the value of minimum  of the largest label. In this paper, edge irregular reflexive -labeling for Dumbbell Graph  and corona of open ladder and null graph  will be determined. The reflexive edge strength of the Dumbbell Graph  with  and  is  for  and  for  The reflexive edge strength of the corona of open ladder and null graph  with n ≥ 3 and m ≥ 1 is for  and for .
EVALUATION IT GOVERNANCE COMPUTER NETWORK AT CENTRAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS (BPS) MALUKU PROVINCE USING COBIT 2019 DSS01 AND DSS05 DOMAINS
Authors: Radjulan Juins Carlo , Iriani Ade , Tambotoh Johan
Published: October 2024

This research aims to evaluate IT governance on the capability maturity level of computer networks at BPS Maluku Province using the COBIT 2019 Framework focusing on the DSS domain, namely DSS01 and DSS05. The research method uses qualitative and quantitative approaches by observing research objects, conducting interviews, and collecting data using a questionnaire distributed to the Maluku Province BPS office environment using saturation sampling techniques. The stages of this research were adapted to the COBIT 2019 framework. This research was measured using a Likert scale and utilized script apps, Google Cloud Platform, which was integrated with a web-based programming language. The results of this research show that the maturity level or capability maturity level in the DSS domain, namely the DSS01 subdomain, is 3.48 with a percentage of 69.70%. DSS05 is 3.47, with a rate of 69.47%. These two subdomains are still in the established process, level 3 with a GAP value of 2 for capability maturity level and the DSS01 domain GAP percentage of 30.30%. The DSS05 percentage is 30.53%, with a primarily achieved scale. Hopefully, this research will become a reference for improvements to several aspects that have been assessed and recommended so that computer network governance for services and activities at BPS Maluku Province becomes better.
Complexity, Accuracy and Fluency (CAF) oF EFL College Learners’ Writing : The CLIL and Non-CLIL Classes
Authors: Masrul  , Baftim Sharifah Sheha Syed Aziz , Wicaksono Bayu Hendro
Published: October 2024

This study was designed to compare the complexity, accuracy, and fluency of EFL written text in CLIL and Non-CLIL classes. The study enrolled two groups of undergraduate students from the State University of Malang, Indonesia: an experimental CLIL class (N = 50 students; 22 males and 28 females) and a non-CLIL as control class (N = 50 students; 19 males and 31 females). Students' essays were evaluated quantitatively using some aspects of linguistic proficiency, such as complexity, accuracy, and fluency. The errors were classified as syntactic, morphological, lexical, lexicogram, spelling, and punctuation mistakes. The findings indicated that both CLIL and non-CLIL methods produced comparable complexity, accuracy, fluency, syntactic, morphological, lexicogram, and spelling scores in two groups of students. Meanwhile, for complexity and lexical values, the CLIL and Non-CLIL methods produced significantly different average scores, with the application of the non-CLIL method being higher. On the punctuation variable, the CLIL method can significantly improve the assessment. Several possible explanations for the increase in complexity, accuracy, and fluency include a preference for the English standard, the course's assessment criteria, and practice effects. The findings of this study also provide additional pedagogical implications.
Promising Novelty in Articles: How Authors Publishing in Sinta and Scopus-Indexed Journals Differ or Resemble
Authors: Hasiyanti Hasiyanti , Arsyad Safnil , Adnan Zifirdaus
Published: October 2024

Many academics have studied niche establishment tactics in journal articles, but none have studied two or more sets of journal articles in language studies. This study identifies how Scopus and Sinta English Language Teaching journal authors niche their research paper abstracts and introductions. Niche Establishment techniques in Sinta and Scopus-indexed journals were examined using qualitative and quantitative methods. This analysis used 100 Scopus- and Sinta-indexed research articles. From randomly selected journals' newest issues, research article parts were extracted. Most authors in the two sets of research publications define a niche in the introduction, but few do in the abstracts. Scopus-index journals use Strategy 2 (insufficient research) and Strategy 5 (suggesting solutions) the most, while Sinta-indexed journals use Strategy 2 and Strategy 1. For rookie authors and postgraduate students, this study proposes niche establishment tactics in research paper abstracts or introductions to improve writing.
A Review on Synchronous, Asynchronous, and Blended Learning on ELT in Indonesian Context
Authors: Eka Fajar Rahmani  , Riyanti Dwi , Misieng Jecky , Sayok Alexander K
Published: October 2024

This study analyzes Indonesian EFL teachers' synchronous, asynchronous, and blended learning implementation during the Covid-19 pandemic. Numerous articles have been published this trend. Unfortunately, the early search only found implementation or student/teacher perspectives research. One-article works on other learning modes are preferable. Thus, using PRSIMA's Systematic Literature Review (SLR) design, the researchers chose 32 of 82 related papers from qualified publications approved by SINTA 1, 2, and 3. The study addresses six key points: implementation of the three learning modalities, urban-rural contrasts, most used platforms, students' and teachers' opinions, obstacles they face, and solutions. After COVID-19 broke out, researchers became more interested in these learning modalities, highlighting their importance. This review also analyzes how teachers used digital platforms to engage students throughout synchronous, asynchronous, and blended learning courses. Even though students and teachers faced classroom management, technological issues, platform unfamiliarity, and internet limits, they still liked the learning modes. They liked the modalities' practicality, adaptation, and flexibility, especially for English acquisition. EFL teachers, educators, researchers, and policymakers can use this review to gain a comprehensive understanding of synchronous (virtual real-time activity), asynchronous (learning at different times), and blended learning.
The Effect of Group-Individual Collaborative Testing on Primary Students’ Achievement in Reading Test
Authors: Chandra Yuliyanto
Published: October 2024

Collaborative testing—a two-stage testing modality in which students do tests as a group and individually—has been extensively researched and found to improve learning. However, most collaborative testing research has focused on non-English language learning. Therefore, this study examines the effects of group-individual collaborative testing (GICT) on English reading test achievement and student views of GICT. This sequential explanatory mixed-methods study gathered quantitative data from both treatment and control groups, primarily comprising students' correct answers, followed by qualitative insights derived from students' reflections on their learning experiences. Quantitative data demonstrates that GICT had a significant effect on students' reading achievement tests. While the qualitative data reveals that students considered GICT was a good reading testing modality, with some notes on the scoring method. Practice and research implications include 1) using GICT to test other language skills, 2) diversifying group composition, 3) giving more weight to the individual part score because students will retrieve more information during this stage, and 4) instilling collaborative learning values before testing.
Local Wisdom Story to Teach Extensive Reading on Fiction
Authors: Damayanti Astried , Basuki Yudi , Hartiningsari Dwi Putri
Published: October 2024

The research is intended to apply local wisdom story in reading learning. Local wisdom nowadays is one of recommended material to teach many subjects such as in reading subject. The research was conducted for third semester students of English Language Education Study Program of STKIP PGRI Trenggalek who were joining Extensive Reading on Fiction. Local wisdom story was used as material in learning. Qualitative research was used in the research. The students were assigned to comprehend the local wisdom story and analyzed it based on several components, such as the point of view, character’s traits, the role of each character and character based on the function and types. To know the students’ responses, questionnaire about the implementation of local wisdom story was distributed. The result of questionnaire showed that the student gave good and positive responses about the implementation of local wisdom story in learning Extensive Reading on Fiction class. They stated that the story given was interesting and attracted them to analyze some components of it.
Predicting EFL Learners’ Self-Regulated Learning through Technology Acceptance Model
Authors: Supriyono Yusup , Ivone Francisca Maria , Heryadi Dedi , Beduya Lorna , Valencia Luis Luigi Eugenio A.
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study is to assess the perceived usefulness of technology (PUT), internet self-efficacy (ISE), and perceived ease of use of technology (PEUT), and self-regulated learning (SRL) of EFL student teachers who participated in technology-mediated English learning environment. After obtaining and validating the questionnaire adapted from several relevant sources, an online survey was conducted to 363 third- and fourth-year student teachers of the English education department in Indonesian universities who met the required criteria. SEM was performed to test three hypotheses about the causal relationship between variables. Due to the hypotheses tested, it is revealed that ISE and PEUT have a partially positive and significant effect on SRL, while PUT has a positive but insignificant effect on SRL. Additionally, it is determined that the exogenous variables (PEUT) is the most influential variable on the endogenous variables (SRL). These findings are expected to add to a body of knowledge, particularly in the development of learning autonomy in teacher education, and that ISE and PEUT, in particular, should be considered as important predictors of SRL in technological English learning setting.
Learning Strategies Used by ESL Students in Learning English at Capiz National High School, Philippines
Authors: Hardiyanto Asep , Nastika MN Ovalia , Eslabon Marica Nilda A. , Suprapto Irawan
Published: October 2024

Learning strategies encompass deliberate techniques and methods employed by individuals to optimize their acquisition and comprehension of information or skills. Among the categories of language learning strategies frequently utilized are memory, cognitive, compensatory, metacognitive, affective, and social strategies, all of which serve as valuable tools for enhancing language acquisition efficiency. Consequently, this study aims to assess the utilization level of language learning strategies, determining the extent to which students employ these strategies, and identifying the most and least utilized strategies in learning English. For data collection, this research adopted Oxford's Strategy Inventory Language Learning (SILL) questionnaire version 7.0. Employing quantitative descriptive methods, data were gathered from 42 Capiz National High School ESL students. The findings revealed a tendency among students to utilize strategies in their English learning endeavors, with cognitive strategies being the most frequently employed and affective strategies being the least used. These results underscore the importance for ESL teachers to tailor teaching methods, materials, and activities to align with students' preferred strategies, thereby supporting language learning effectively. Additionally, future studies are recommended to utilize larger and more diverse samples to further explore the relationships between learning strategies and other variables in greater depth.
Utilizing TikTok Vlogs to Effectively Boost Young Learners' Speaking Proficiency
Authors: Muzammil Lasim , Liskinasih Ayu , Diftu Syafadillah Wanodya Ayu
Published: October 2024

Mastering speaking skills poses a challenge for young learners, prompting the search for innovative solutions such as using educational tools. This study explores the impact of TikTok vlogs on the speaking skills of young learners, considering its potential as an educational tool. This study was conducted at one elementary school in Indonesia where the proficiency in speaking skills remained low. Participants of the present study were taken from 54 fourth-grade elementary students and the research utilized pre-test and post-test data analyzed through SPSS 21.00 using an Independent Sample t-test and N-Gain Test. The post-test data showed a significant result since the significance value of the post-test was 0.000 less than the significance level, 0.005, and this made the null hypothesis rejected. The N-gain score further confirmed its effectiveness, with a value of 58.76, compared to the control class's 18.42. These results highlight TikTok Vlog's positive impact, showcasing its potential in modern language education and advocating for its integration into teaching practices. Such compelling outcomes underscore the promising implications of integrating TikTok vlogs in language education, signaling a need for its broader implementation to bolster young learners' speaking skills in educational settings.
Sophomore Students’ Voice of Web-Based Learning English.
Authors: Butarbutar Ranta , Sauhenda Angla Florensy , Arfiani Arfiani , Pure Ermelinda Agnes Gunu
Published: October 2024

The present study aims to bridge the gaps between limited Web-based Learning English (WBLE) focused on speaking ability enhancement and sophomore multilevel speaking students' perceptions and to design a qualitative narrative study using seven sophomore university students aged 20-24 years old. Students were chosen through purposive sampling and used mobile phones and personal computers for learning purposes. The results demonstrated the use of web-based language learning to encourage students to speak English as a Foreign Language. The students used two WBLE techniques, online and offline, both on- and off-campus. They accessed five recommended WBLE: British Broadcasting Corporation, PhraseMix, VOA Learning English, British Council, and TalkEnglish. Students used online WBLE to attend blended lectures agreed upon by their teachers. This study highlights the potential of WBLE to improve speaking skills among sophomore-level students, emphasizing the need for further research and development in this field.
Rasgos de talento matemático en estudiantes de secundaria. Generalización en un contexto funcional
Authors: Ureña Alpízar Jason de Jesús , Beltrán Meneu María José , Ramírez Rafael
Published: October 2024

Este trabajo registra rasgos diferenciadores de talento matemático en estudiantes de primero y segundo de ESO que resuelven una prueba de acceso a un programa de estímulo del talento matemático. Se comparan los estudiantes admitidos en el programa y los no admitidos, centrando el análisis en la resolución de un problema de generalización que involucra una relación funcional. Los resultados revelan la aplicación de estrategias eficientes y la consistencia entre sus respuestas. Los estudiantes admitidos destacaron por realizar regularidades completas y representar simbólicamente sus generalizaciones evidenciando estructuras más variadas, coherentes y complejas que otros estudiantes.
Considerations for Space Grid Structures: Comprehensive Review of Key Design Aspects and Developing Trends
Authors:   Poltava University of Economics and Trade, Hasii Olena , Gasii Grygorii ,   National Aviation University, Viktor Dariienko ,   Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Oleksandr Lizunkov ,   Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Ivan Skrynnik ,   Central Ukrainian National Technical University
Published: October 2024

The investigation aimed to identify key directions for advancing space grid structures. It involved a comprehensive survey of existing structural solutions, nodal connections, and design features specific to spatial rod structures. The analysis included theoretical, numerical, and experimental studies on the stress-strain state, factors influencing it, geometric optimization, and design principles. The focus was on space grid structures, particularly structural plates and their prevalent nodal connections. The investigation revealed that scientific and technological progress, such as improvements in material properties, calculation methods, and software simulations, significantly contributed to the advancement of structural designs by enhancing accuracy and reducing complexity. Geometric dimensions of modular elements and the height-to-span ratio were identified as key parameters affecting structural efficiency. The study also examined global experiences in nodal connection development and provided a general classification of such connections. By identifying advantages and disadvantages of existing space grid structures, potential pathways for further improvement were illuminated. The findings underscored the importance of developing innovative nodal connections as a primary avenue for enhancing space grid structures.
Application of the virtual Miro board for educational activity intensification in classes on biomedical disciplines
Authors:   Kremenchuk Anton Makarenko Humanitarian and Technological Academy, Alekseeva Tetiana
Published: October 2024

The work aim is to study the Miro interactive board use while learning biomedical disciplines by future PE teachers. Methods used in the work are practical, synthesis, analysis, comparison, and abstraction. The features of existing virtual boards used in the educational process are analyzed with a focus on their advantages and disadvantages. The potential of the Miro virtual board use for improving the educational process is highlighted: ease of use, multifunctionality, ample opportunities for creating various tasks and performing different kinds of activities (writing, sketching, drawing, calculations, etc.), providing educational material in an interesting and visual form, intensification of students’ learning activity and formation of a working atmosphere in lessons and positive emotions. The organizational, content, activity-related, and emotional components of work with the Miro virtual board are considered. The work studies the Miro online board’s abilities for active learning process organization in classes of biomedical disciplines for students – future PE teachers in higher education institutions. The peculiarities of creating matching tasks, sequence tasks, and tasks on object classification are considered. Methodological recommendations are provided for organizing various tasks involving texts, for creating association tasks including their preparation, peculiarities of use in lessons both for group and individual forms, and options for discussing results with students. Methodological requirements for the project activity implementation have been developed: selection of relevant research topics, creation of a poster template; comprehensive demonstration of work results, optimal and aesthetic design, organization of discussions, and making conclusions. Keywords: Miro online board, learning activity intensification, online learning, biomedical disciplines, higher education institutions.
Prototipo funcional para la medición y consulta de nivel UV utilizando el internet de las cosas
Authors: Velázquez Macias Jesús , Lara Torres Claudia Guadalupe , Vela Dávila José Alberto , González Domínguez María del Consuelo
Published: October 2024

El acceso a dispositivos avanzados para la medición de fenómenos naturales cada vez es más accesible para su uso en proyectos personales, una muestra son algunos sensores que funcionan con microcontroladores, como objetivo general de este trabajo se desarrollará un dispositivo que detecte el nivel de radiación solar (UVA, UVB), presente en la ciudad de Zacatecas y sus lecturas pueden ser recibidas vía mensajería instantánea con lecturas en tiempo real, además de recibir recomendaciones sugeridas por la OMS de acuerdo al nivel de intensidad detectado, todo esto respaldado gracias a la tecnología del Internet de las cosas y utilizando una metodología descriptiva sobre las herramientas y procesos utilizados, la exposición prolongada a este tipo de rayos emitidos por el sol está fuertemente ligada a diferentes efectos en la piel de las personas, como quemaduras o incluso cáncer, por lo que tener la información sobre los niveles de radiación a lo largo del día es de suma importancia para prevenir los posibles efectos nocivos para la salud. Como resultado se obtuvo un prototipo de hardware que interactúa con los diferentes segmentos de software bajo la plataforma de Telegram, el cual proporciona el nivel de rayos UV detectados en tiempo real.
Diseño inicial de rutas para robots colaborativos para el proceso de pintura de automóviles mediante Técnicas de inteligencia artificial
Authors: Ortíz-Aguilar Lucero , Carreon-Duran Francisco , Carpio Valadez Juan Martín , Palacios Ortega Marcela
Published: October 2024

En este trabajo se pretende proponer una metodología que permita el mejorar el proceso de pintura de automóviles, mediante técnicas de inteligencia artificial. Primero se plantea el generar un base de datos con diferentes automóviles, desglosados por piezas. En segunda parte, de acuerdo con el proceso de pintado de cada automóvil y el tipo proceso de pintura que requiera se designarán puntos de interés. Posteriormente, se diseñó las rutas o caminos factibles para cada robot y finalmente se diseñará una ruta que permita satisfacer todos los puntos y evitar las colisiones mediante técnicas de inteligencia Artificial.
Silencios hápticos, ecos de la salmodia y retratos sonoros. Exploraciones del sonido en el cine de Chantal Akerman
Authors: Moreno Pellejero Ariadna
Published: October 2024

El trabajo con el sonido y el silencio es central en la experiencia sensorial que logra el cine de Chantal Akerman. En ocasiones domina la casi ausencia de palabra, en otras su voz es central o destacan los sonidos de los lugares que encuentra en su exploración cinematográfica. Me pregunto ¿qué aportes pueden destacarse en el trabajo con el sonido y el silencio del cine de Akerman?, y ¿cómo estos aportes contribuyen a suscitar la experiencia corporal de la persona espectadora? Me centraré en el análisis comparativo de D’Est (1993), Là-bas (2006) y Tombée de nuit sur Shanghai (2007) de Akerman, especialmente reveladoras en el trabajo del “silencio háptico”, los “ecos de la salmodia” y el “retrato sonoro”. Me apoyaré en estudios previos sobre el trabajo sonoro en el cine de la directora y en la importancia concedida a lo corporal de la teoría fílmica feminista de las últimas décadas.
 
** Este artículo parte de la tesis doctoral La forma-ritual del cine de Chantal Akerman. Hacia un espectador encarnado, la cual ha sido reconocida con el 1º premio de la XXXV edición de los Premios CAC (Consell de l’Audiovisual de Catalunya), a la investigación sobre Comunicación Audiovisual, y la 1ª Mención Honorífica del Premio a la Investigación en Humanidades y Arte de la Real Academia de Doctores de España de 2023.**
The Externalization of Mourning: Considering the ‘Grain’ of the Voice in Three Belgian Film Elegies
Authors: Peydró Guillermo G.
Published: October 2024

This article explores how trauma writing, combined with thoughtful voiceover work, allows the notion of the “grain” of the voice, formulated by Roland Barthes in 1972, to be highlighted in a particularly striking way in certain Belgian essay films. The research is based on three case studies, three elegies for the death of a loved one, for which three denominations of the voice are proposed here: the incantatory voice of Mary Jiménez in Du verbe aimer (1984), the voice in ruins in Claudio Pazienza’s Scènes de chasse au sanglier (2007), and the carnivalesque voice in Yaël André’s Quand je serai dictateur (2013). The article takes as its starting point the literature on trauma writing, then examines the concrete articulation of writing and speech in the three case studies; and it is completed with quotations from interviews conducted by the author with the three filmmakers.
 
**This research arises from the ESCINE research group, Complutense Group of Film Studies (Universidad Complutense de Madrid). My thanks to the three authors of the films studied in this article for the interviews granted and for providing me with some of their films that were difficult to access.**
El Video Joker como estrategia performativa en el cine de Wakaliwood
Authors: Sánchez Martínez Adrián
Published: October 2024

Este artículo pretende analizar semiótica y discursivamente la figura del Video Joker tal y como aparece en el cine antiilusorio de Isaac Nabawna. Los Video Jokers se popularizaron en las proyecciones cinematográficas de Uganda a finales del siglo XX. Su función, en un principio, era traducir y explicar las películas de acción norteamericanas que se importaban, cuyo doblaje o subtitulado era inasumible económicamente. Sin embargo, progresivamente fueron convirtiéndose en performers cómicos, capaces de atraer al público por sí solos. Las películas de Nabwana se caracterizan por incluir el comentario en off de un Video Joker, fijando al texto fílmico una figura tradicionalmente vinculada al acontecimiento de la exhibición. Analizando tanto el contenido de estos comentarios como su figura en tanto huella de un encuentro performativo entre sujeto e imagen, la investigación pretende demostrar cómo esta fijación provoca el surgimiento de un modelo de realismo que entronca con cierta tradición del cine documental.
Бінарні посіви як елемент стабілізації агроекосистеми
Authors: Поспєлов С. В. , Самородов В. М. , Оніпко В. В. , Калашнік О. П.
Published: October 2024

Систематизовані сучасні наукові та практичні погляди на концепцію бінарних посівів. Констатовано, що із розвитком агротехнологій та формуванням тренду на виробництва екологічно безпечної та органічної сільськогосподарської продукції, бінарні посіви можуть стати важливим технологічним ланцюгом переходу від інтенсивних до органічних форм господарювання. Незважаючи на різноманітність культур та агрокліматичних умов, традиційними залишаються два основних компоненти: бобовий та злаковий, що пояснюється особливостями їх кореневої системи та хімічного складу. Для України класичний приклад: вико – вівсяна сумішка, яка є неперевершеним зразком бінарних посівів. Підбір культур для бінарного вирощування залежить від фізіолого-біохімічних властивостей окремих видів, ґрунтових умов, особливостей проходження онтогенезу, напряму використання тощо. Протягом останніх десятиліть значно підвищилася увага до вирощування злакових зернових культур, кукурудзи, соняшника у суміші з соєю, конюшиною, люцерною, еспарцетом, люпином та іншими бобовими. В умовах достатнього зволоження ефективно вводити у суміш до п’яти – семи компонентів. Є досвід використання «коктейлів», куди входили до 40 видів рослин. Вирощування однорічних бобових рослин, які створюють у міжряддях високорослих культур (соняшник, кукурудза) затінок від прямої сонячної радіації, захист від ерозійних процесів, а також є джерелом біологічного азоту, не тільки збільшує урожайність, а й поліпшує властивості ґрунту, розширює агроекологічні ареали. Доведено, що використання вологи із різних горизонтів кореневою системою бінарних компонентів підвищує ефективність транспірації рослин. Аналогічні закономірності простежуються і при використанні поживних речовин, сонячної енергії. Бінарні агроценози сприяють накопиченню органічної біомаси та біогенних елементів у ґрунті, активізації мікробіологічних процесів, загальної стабілізації агроекосистем.
Гіпотрофія цуценят на тлі вад розвитку
Authors: Дмитренко Н. І. , Канівець Н. С. , Кравченко С. О. , Каришева Л. П. , Первий А. О.
Published: October 2024

Поняття гіпотрофія характеризує порушення розвитку та росту новонароджених тварин та може бути зумовлене порушенням умов утримання майбутньої породілі у процесі її життя та під час вагітності, неправильною племінною роботою, впливом тератогенних чинників, а серед свійських собак, найчастіше, через розлади живлення плодів у антенатальний та цуценят у постнатальний періоди. Вказана патологія характеризується морфофункціональною незрілістю органів та систем новонародженої тварини і клінічно проявляється низькою її резистентністю до екзогенних чинників: молозивного навантаження, умов навколишнього средовища, умовно-патогенної та патогенної мікрофлори. Відмічено, що розвитку постнатальної гіпотрофії сприяють вроджені вади цуценят. У собак брахіцефальних порід до найбільш поширених вад внутрішньоутробного розвитку відносять розщеплення піднебіння та гідроцефалію (90 % та 40 % летальних випадків серед новонароджених цуценят, відповідно). У спеціальній літературі присутні загальні відомості щодо кореляції гіпотрофічних процесів у цуценят з вадами розвитку, проте публікації щодо порідних особливостей недостатньо. Метою дослідження було описати окремі анатомо-фізіологічні показники цуценят порід мопс та французький бульдог за гіпотрофії на тлі розвитку гідроцефалії та розщепленого піднебіння. Встановлено, що в умовах розплідників собак Lakomy Kusochek та Luizental впродовж 2016–2024 років смертність новонароджених цуценят породи мопс становила 10 %, цуценят породи французький бульдог – 14 %, а розщеплення піднебіння спостерігали у 22 % загиблих цуценят. Клінічно гіпотрофія у новонароджених цуценят проявляється низькою рухливістю та низьким коефіцієнтом росту. Визначено, показник Апгар у цуценят породи мопс серед гіпотрофіків був нижчим в середньому у 1,5 разу (р˂0,001) і у 1,3 разу у цуценят породи французький бульдог (р˂0,001). Коефіцієнт росту був утричі нижчим серед мопсів (р˂0,01) та французів у 2,9 рази (р˂0,001). Маса тіла при народженні серед гіпотрофіків обох порід була менщою на 17,8 та 19,8 %, відповідно (р˂0,001), у подальшому відношення маси тіла нормальних цуценят до цуценят гіпотрофіків також вірогідно зменшувалось: на першу добу – на 34,9 та 24,8 % (р˂0,001), на другу – на 40 та 34,3 % (р˂0,001), на третю – на 45,5 та 43,6 % (р˂0,001), на четверту – на 48 та 51,2 % (р˂0,001), на п’яту – на 50,9 та 58,3 % (р˂0,001), на сьому – на 56,6 та 68,4 % (р˂0,001), на дев’яту – на 63,4 та 74,7 % (р˂0,001), на 12-ту – у цуценят породи мопс на 71,1 % (р˂0,001). Отримані дані доводять, що вроджені вади розвитку (розщеплення піднебіння та гідроцефалія) достовірно спричиняють розвиток постнатальної гіпотрофії у цуценят породи мопс та французький бульдог
Uniquely Biased: How ASWB Exams Violate Psychometric Best Practices
Authors: DeCarlo Matthew Peter , Nienow Mary
Published: October 2024

After publication of the 2022 Pass Rate Analysis demonstrating minoritized social workers pass at less than half the rate of White social workers, the Association of Social Work Board (ASWB) Examination Guidebook (ASWB, 2023a), revised its psychometric reporting of exam fairness from “statistically free of race and gender bias” to “differences in exam performance for…different demographic groups…is influenced by many factors external to the exam,” upstream of the examination in the workforce pipeline (p. 9). Focusing only on factors external to the exam ignores the possibility that the internal properties of the exam may be invalid, unreliable, and unfair. Race, class, culture, and other structural factors do not impact ASWB exams the same over time, with ASWB’s 2022 Exam Pass Rate Analysis reporting 10-13% reductions in bachelors and masters examination pass rates after the introduction of the 2018 exam blueprint. Using extensive references to ASWB’s public statements, this article will demonstrate how ASWB ignored evidence of examination flaws and presents external factors as the only possible explanation for disparities in pass rates. Beginning with the policy paradox created by national organizational disagreement on the cause and next steps on exam score inequities, this article will review the extant empirical evidence demonstrating how bias is encoded to the language and theories underlying the examination as well as psychometric shortcomings in ASWB’s exam validation process converge to create a uniquely biased exam.
Effect of the basic elements of ancient Indian culture on the physical, mental and spiritual health of pregnant woman [with special reference to the ‘Aao Gadhe Sanskarwan Pidhi (let’s create a well-cultured future generation)’ movement coordinated by Shantikunj] - Case Study 1
Authors: Sharma Gayatri , Singh Sameeksha , Singh Ritu
Published: October 2024

The biggest asset for any nation is its great personalities having virtuous conduct, which are considered as foundation stones for the development and workforce of a nation. Today, the decline in emotional and spiritual values has given birth to negative perspectives, imbalanced lifestyles, and destructive work practices which result in toxicity in the environment and endangered humanity. In modern Indian and Western cultures, the focus is only on the physical health and fitness of future generations, rather than mental, spiritual, emotional, and moral values . Due to this ignorance on the spiritual front, the upcoming generation is becoming directionless and deprived of emotional and moral values; and is getting involved in different kinds of misconduct. Even after having higher education, children lack rational, character, and excellence in behavior, and are deprived of politeness, ideals, and divine qualities. These can be considered as the root cause of corruption and immoral activities in families, society, and nations.The founder / patron of All World Gayatri Parivar, Yug Rishi Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya Ji has stated several methodologies in his literature for the development of the future generation. He directed that the decline in humanistic and moral values in children and the downfall of society, culture, and morality starts in the womb of the mother. The foundation of the personality (body and mind) of a child is laid in the womb of a mother. So, this knowledge, based on evidence and scientific findings, should be spread to the masses not only for the development of an individual or family but also for the interest of the nation and the world. This will help in the development of a civilized, cultured, and virtuous future generation. All such inspiring efforts for the emotional and spiritual development of future generations are combined under a systematic movement known as the “Aao Gadhe Sanskarwan Peedhi” program. This research paper depicts one such case study of ‘Gharbhotsav Sanskar’ under the movement “Aao Gadhe Sanskarwan Peedhi”, in which the effect of basic teachings of ancient Indian culture on the physical, mental, emotional, moral and spiritual health of a pregnant woman has been studied. The positive effect has been observed after she has started following an ideal daily routine, yogic exercises, pranayama, dhyana (meditation), diet (balance, satvic, and sanskarit), conversation with the fetus, etc. as per the guidelines given in ancient Indian culture and modern science.
Environmental, Behavioral and Individual Determinants of Sleep Quality in Healthy Population: A Regression Tree Approach.
Authors: Milot Emma , Langeard Antoine , Rehel Stéphane , Chesneau Christophe , Quarck Gaëlle , Bessot Nicolas
Published: October 2024

Global sleep quality is declining, while it plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health. Various environmental, behavioral and individual characteristics, such as light exposure, physical activity, or room ambiance, influence sleep quality. This study aims to identify key determinants of sleep health and develop evidence-based recommendations for improving sleep quality across diverse populations.195 healthy participants aged 18-80 were recruited, comprising 117 females (61.9%) and 72 males (38.1%). Participants received monitoring devices for seven days, including a sleep recording bracelet, light sensor, actigraphy device, heart rate sensor, and ambient sensor. Data on environmental and behavioral factors (light exposure, physical activity, heart rate, room ambient) and individual characteristics (age, chronotype, anxiety level, gender) were collected. These data were analyzed using regression tree modeling to identify optimal determinants for improving sleep quality.Sleep efficiency was most influenced by gender, with women exhibiting better efficiency. Among men, anxiety and heart rate variability negatively impacted sleep efficiency, while for women it was the age. The proportion of deep slow-wave sleep (%S3) was affected by aging and later sleep midpoint, and the highest number of awakenings was associated with a later sleep midpoint.This study revealed that gender was the strongest predictor of sleep efficiency. These results highlight the importance of personal characteristics in sleep health, suggesting a need for tailored interventions that consider individual factors over external synchronizers like light exposure.
Clinicians’ Perspectives on Using Ultrasound Visual Biofeedback for Research and Practice with People with Cleft Palate ± Cleft Lip.
Authors: Cleland Joanne , McCluskey Robyn , Dokovova Marie , Campbell Linsay , Crampin Lisa
Published: October 2024

Objective: Ultrasound visual biofeedback has the potential to be a useful tool in Cleft Palate ± Lip care but there is little research on its effectiveness, nor on clinicians’ views on using it in research and practice. This study reports on cleft-specialist Speech and Language Therapists’ views on the acceptability of the technique in clinical practice and on their readiness to contribute to clinical trials of its effectiveness. Design: A qualitative design comprising semi-structured focus groups/interviews. Setting: Clinicians reflected on how easy it would be to use ultrasound in their regional cleft services. Participants: Clinicians were recruited via invitation to a UK-wide list of cleft-specialist Speech and Language Therapists. Eleven participants took part over two focus groups and two interviews. Analysis: Focus groups/interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and an inductive thematic analysis was undertaken. Once complete, a deductive analysis using the theoretical framework of acceptability was used to summarise the findings. Results: Four themes emerged: 1. Value of ultrasound as an approach; 2. Intrinsic drawbacks of acquiring and utilising ultrasound; 3. Competence in effective performance within a clinical trial; and 4. Incentives for clinicians and patients in participation in research.Conclusions: Participants were positive about the benefits of ultrasound for visualising the articulators and improving patient outcomes. Barriers to adoption included the cost of the equipment and the time to travel to appointments. Across clinical and research uses of ultrasound the need for high-quality training and networking within a community of practice were highlighted.
Inferring Long-Term Tectonic Uplift Patterns from Bayesian Inversion of Fluvially-Incised Landscapes
Authors: Oryan Bar , Gailleton Boris , Olive Jean-Arthur , Malatesta Luca , Jolivet Romain
Published: October 2024

Earth surface processes encode the combined forcing of tectonics and climate in topography. Separating their contributions is essential for using landscapes as quantitative records of crustal deformation. Here, we develop a method for inverting fields of long-term rock uplift from fluvially-incised landscapes, while accounting for spatial variability in climatic conditions and rock erodibility. Our approach operates in the χ-space reference frame and handles spatial variability in key geomorphological parameters using B-spline interpolating functions. Through inversions of 170 synthetic landscapes, we demonstrate that our method accurately captures spatial variations in landscape properties, even when applied to settings that deviate from the ideal model of equilibrated detachment-limited channels, which underpins the χ-space framework. Consequently, we apply our inversion to five natural landscapes shaped by normal faults (half-grabens), and to a 200 km wide region of the Himalayas. We show that our inversion can resolve the effect of climate and lithology while extracting uplift fields that are consistent with patterns expected from upper crustal flexure and previous estimates of uplift derived from geomorphological markers. The success of our method in recovering uplift patterns, isolated from the effects of climate and erodibility, highlights its applicability to settings where long-term uplift trends are unknown, paving the path to deciphering time-averaged tectonic fingerprints recorded in landscapes over tens of thousands of years.
Synthetic Tests on Resolvability of Space-Time Rupture History With Isola
Authors: Verkinová Natália , Zahradník Jiří
Published: October 2024

This study evaluates the limitations of the ISOLA software in estimating rupture velocity by using synthetic tests that mimic the 2023 Turkish Mw 7.8 earthquake. Two types of slip-distribution models, point-like and continuous, were used as input for synthetic seismogram generation, which were then inverted using ISOLA multiple-point-source (MPS) approach. Key parameters affecting the software performance, such as earthquake source mechanism and subevent time function, were analyzed under various configurations, including different ISOLA executable versions and focal mechanism constraints. The findings underscore the limitations of ISOLA in resolving complex fault dynamics, with significant issues in both subevent timing and mechanism fidelity impacting the accurate estimation of rupture velocity.
Investigating Cognitive and Motor Bias in Dogs: Test Outcomes are Affected by Method and Breed
Authors: Earle Arynne Sarah Kathleen , Lamarre Jessika , Walsh Carolyn , Attwood Molly
Published: October 2024

Cognitive bias and lateralization/motor bias tests have been used to indicate animal affective state and welfare, particularly in dogs. This study examined the relationship between cognitive and motor bias in dogs tested in their homes, where any negative impacts of testing stress might be minimized. Motor bias was tested using the typical Kong Classic™ toy, as well as a novel toy for which paw touches generated movement- the Kong Wobbler™. Beagles and huskies were trained to associate two bowl positions with reward or no reward. Cognitive bias was assessed by relative latency to approach a third bowl (ambiguous) position. Beagles had a significantly higher positive expectancy score (PES) than huskies, indicating they treated the ambiguous position similar to the rewarded position (i.e., positive affect). However, the latency of the huskies, but not the beagles, to the ambiguous bowl position increased over test trials, possibly indicating that the breeds treated the non-rewarded test trials differently. In the motor bias test, the Kong Wobbler™ generated a higher rate of paw touches, with no significant differences in the direction or strength of motor bias compared to the KONG Classic™. However, our timed approach to the paw touch tests (vs. a required number of paw touches) did not reveal statistically significant lateralization in the dogs. Despite this, there was a significant correlation between affect and direction of lateralization; dogs who preferentially used their left paw during the Kong Wobbler™ test had lower PES. These results suggest that small methodological changes (home testing, Kong Wobbler™) hold promise for future research and that more consideration of breed effects in the interpretation of cognitive bias test results are warranted.