bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Memorial Сanon of the Liberty Struggle of 1917–1921 in Contemporary Novelistics: Formation and prospects
Authors: Stavnycha Olena
Published: January 2025

The tendency to revise, reconstruct, or remythologize national history / historical memory is a global intellectual and political trend, especially relevant for modern Ukraine under martial law. The research highlights the theoretical issues of delineating the memorial canon of periods important for national mythology, primarily the Liberation Struggles of 1917–1921, which are widely reflected in modern Ukrainian novels. Having applied the thematic approach to determine the objects of the memorial canon, we distinguish three meta-thematic groups of artistic works containing the main constructs of the national-state idea — the people, the leader (government), the army: their corresponding to otamania (embodying the mythologem of a unified social movement, national resistance); statehood, which is personified by the figures of prominent politicians (mythologeme of the hero-statesman); history through the prism of the activities of outstanding commanders (warrior archetype) and military units (USS, Black Zaporozhets, etc). The structural and artistic features of the novels “Marusya” by Vasyl Shklyar and “Review” by Olga Mykhaylova are analysed, in which the specifics of the artistic modeling of specific objects of memorialization and which can be interpreted as canonical are fully demonstrated. The perspective of further research essentially related to the studies of historical memory recorded / created in modern novelistics is also outlined.
PROACTIVE COPING RESPONSE OF STUDENTS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. VERIFICATION OF THE ADAPTATION OF THE UKRAINIAN VERSION OF THE QUESTIONNAIRE OF REACTIONS TO DAILY EVENTS (PCIukr) AMONG FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS OF BORYS GRINCHENKO KYIV METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Authors: Voloshchenko Yurii
Published: January 2025

Introduction. When studying the students' proactive coping reactions, famous scientists mainly use
the Proactive Coping Inventory, PCI. A review of available Internet sources shows that such
a study is taking place in Ukraine for the first time.
The aim of the study is to check the reliability of the Ukrainian version of the Proactive Coping
Inventory (PCIukr) for students of higher education of the first (bachelor) level and to
compare it with other studies regarding its validity.
Material and methods: With their consent, 404 students of higher education who studied in the first
year of Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University were examined. The age of the
examinees was 17-18 years, 80.3% were women, 19.7% were men. The survey was
conducted using the Ukrainian version of the Proactive Coping Inventory (PCIukr), the
translation and previous research on its adequacy for the Ukrainian-speaking environment
are our own. IBM SPSS Statistics software was used for statistical data processing.
Results. The connections of the elements of the correlation matrix with high statistical significance
(indicator/determinant of the matrix = 1.36E-009) were studied. Additional tests indicate
sufficient adequacy (Kaiser-Meier-Olkin test =0.879) and high sphericity (Bartlett's test
=7835.315, p<0.001) of the sample. Cronbach's alpha, which is a reliability coefficient and
a measure of the internal consistency of the items — for the subscales "proactive coping
scale," "reflective coping scale" and "preventive coping scale" is good and is 0.833, 0.801
and 0.800, respectively; for the subscales "strategic planning scale," "instrumental support
seeking scale," "emotional support seeking scale" and "avoidance coping scale" is
acceptable and is 0.743, 0.796, 0.762 and 0.698, respectively.
Conclusions. The established values of the criteria of reliability and structural validity of the
Ukrainian version of the Proactive Coping Inventory (PCIukr) testify to its acceptable
psychometric properties for the case study of students. The Ukrainian version of the
Proactive Coping Inventory, PCIukr scale can be recommended for use in the Ukrainian-
speaking social environment to study the proactive coping response of higher education
students.
THE LEVEL OF MASTERING VOLLEYBALL TECHNIQUES BY STUDENTS OF PHYSICAL CULTURE AND SPORTS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Voloshchuk Kateryna , Mitova Olena , Rakovska Iryna
Published: January 2025

Introduction. Determination of the level of mastering volleyball techniques among students of
physical education and sports higher educational institutions depending on their sport
specialization will allow to determine the weak and strong sides of technical preparation
and use them as a basis for scientific substantiation and development of the structure and
content of theoretical and technical training in volleyball for distance learning mode. In this
regard, this problem became the subject of the research.
The aim of the study is to determine the level of mastering techniques of volleyball among students
of physical education and sports higher educational institutions.
Material and methods: analysis of special, scientific and methodological literature, generalization
and systematization of data, pedagogical observation, pedagogical testing, and methods of
mathematical statistics. Pedagogical testing was conducted to identify the technical
preparedness in volleyball of 147 students of the Prydniprovsk State Academy of Physical
Culture and Sport, who were taking the discipline "Theory and Methodology of Sports
Games (volleyball section)".
Results. Representatives of "track –and – field athletics" and "volleyball" specialties demonstrated the
highest quality performance technique. The students of "secondary education",
"gymnastics" and "sailing sports" specializations were the worst. It was determined that the
typical mistakes during the performance of the tests were as follows. In the test "two handed
pass from above" there were uncoordinated work of hands and feet, wide and narrow
separation of hands. In the "two-handed transfer from below" test, we mentioned that the
arms are not sufficiently extended and loosely folded and there was the wrong position of
the hands. In the test "serving the ball to the zones" incorrect initial position, insufficiently
retracted arm and relaxed hand, errors when tossing the ball were discovered.
Conclusions. In the course of the pedagogical observation, the detailed analysis of the characteristic
mistakes made by students of physical education and sport higher educational institutions,
depending on their sports specialization, was carried out by means of the test "two handed
pass from above", from below, and serving the ball. It was found that in most cases, when
performing techniques of volleyball, the players extrapolate the skills acquired in their
leading sport (specialization).
FEATURES OF EDUCATIONAL PLATFORMS FOR FITNESS COACHES
Authors: Deriy Vladyslav , Timasheva Olena
Published: January 2025

Introduction. The article is devoted to the analysis of digitalization of educational processes in the
field of physical culture and sports, in particular, educational platforms for fitness coaches.
The study examines the challenges associated with the use of digital technologies in
education, including the low level of digital literacy of professionals, insufficient
infrastructure and innovative tools. The study compares Ukrainian and international
educational platforms for fitness coaches, their advantages, disadvantages, and
development prospects.
The aim of the study is to characterize educational platforms for the training of fitness coaches with
a focus on their functional features, advantages and disadvantages in the context of
modern requirements for the digitalization of the educational process.
Material and methods: analysis; synthesis; comparison, SWOT analysis.
Results. The analysis of literature and Internet sources revealed that educational platforms for
fitness coaches actively integrate modern digital technologies, including interactive
materials, online courses, video tutorials, gamification and elements of virtual reality.
Significant differences between Ukrainian and international platforms in the context of
accreditation, access to innovative technologies and training methodologies have been
identified. It has been determined that the key advantages of educational platforms are
the personalization of the learning process, the flexibility of the learning format, and the
possibility of continuous education; the disadvantages are the limited use of innovations in
individual projects, the lack of accreditation for some programs, and insufficient integration
with international standards.
Conclusions. A comparative analysis of the platforms and projects used to train fitness coaches has
shown that with more or less the same tuition fees, not all courses will provide the
appropriate qualifications. When choosing a training center, you should pay attention to
those that have accredited training programs (for example, NCCA, EREPS, ICREPs
accreditation). Accordingly, in order to provide quality training for fitness instructors,
increase their own competitiveness and develop the fitness industry as a whole, training
centers should work not only on developing their own programs, but also on obtaining such
accreditation in the future.
SYSTEM OF RATING EVALUATION INDICATORS OF PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY OF COACHES OF YOUTH AND AMATEUR FOOTBALL
Authors: Doroshenko Igor , Svatyev Andrii , Shamardin Valerii , Korolov Denys , Doroshenko Eduard
Published: January 2025

Introduction. In the modern conditions of sports training, the system of rating evaluation of
indicators is widely used in various spheres of professional activity, including in the training
of football players of children's and youth teams and amateur teams.
The aim of the study is the formation and initial approval of the system of rating evaluation of
indicators of the professional activity of coaches of children's and youth football and
amateur football.
Material and methods: analysis and generalization of data from scientific and methodological
literary sources and the "Internet" network; pedagogical observations; content analysis of
the materials of the official websites of educational institutions, the amateur football
association of Ukraine, the children's and youth football league of Ukraine, questionnaire
survey of experts; a pedagogical experiment of ascertainment orientation; methods of
mathematical statistics.
Results. The author's system of rating evaluation of the indicators of coaches of children's and youth
football and amateur football was substantiated and developed. The leading indicators of
the evaluation of professional activity and the results of a questionnaire survey of the
coaches of children's and youth football and amateur football of the football school
communal enterprise «city football club «Metalurg» in three age categories were
determined: 1) U-7 - U-13; 2) U-14 – U-17; 3) U-19.
Conclusions. In the conditions of a highly competitive sports environment, educational institutions
need the practical implementation of the author's developed rating system for the
professional performance indicators of youth and amateur football coaches to optimize the
long-term training process. The obtained experimental data show that the author's
developed rating system for the professional activity indicators of child and youth and
amateur football coaches is sufficiently effective and can be recommended for the practical
activity of children and youth sports institutions.
VIKSIT BHARAT AND THE ROLE OF RURAL WOMEN
Authors: Chanu Laishram Pratima
Published: January 2025

The rural-urban divide continues to be an unresolved issue in India, even seven decades after India gained independence. Without a comprehensive understanding of rural livelihoods especially those of women, the aspiration of achieving a self-reliant Bharat cannot be realized. This study investigates the frequently overlooked roles of rural women and delves into the challenges they encounter in their daily lives. The study is based on various reviewed research papers, websites, books, and reports. The study also draws on insights obtained from semi-structured interviews that include open-ended questions. For sample collection, three Panchayats in Thoubal District, Manipur, were chosen randomly. The essential findings include financial constraints, political impediments, societal constructs, healthcare hurdles, etc. These gaps can be resolved with government intervention, a shift in women’s own perspectives, more investment in skill development, and improved awareness initiatives.
INNOVATIVE AGRICULTURE: ADVANCING COTTON CULTIVATION IN MARATHWADA REGION WITH IOT.
Authors: Shaikh Farooque Yasin , Bansod Dr. Nagsen S.
Published: January 2025

This research paper explores the application of IoT (Internet of Things) technologies to enhance cotton crop yield in the Marathwada region of India. Cotton cultivation in Marathwada faces significant challenges such as water scarcity, pest infestations, and unpredictable weather conditions, which impact crop productivity and farmer livelihoods. The objectives of this study are to investigate how IoT can address these challenges and to assess its effectiveness in improving crop yield.The methodology involves deploying various IoT devices including soil moisture sensors, weather stations, and pest monitoring systems across cotton fields in the region. Data collected from these devices are analyzed to understand soil conditions, optimize irrigation schedules, predict weather patterns, and implement timely pest management strategies. The study compares the performance of IoT-enabled fields with traditional farming methods to evaluate the impact on crop yield, water usage efficiency, and overall farm sustainability.Key findings indicate that IoT-based precision agriculture techniques significantly enhance crop yield by providing real-time data insights for informed decision-making. The adoption of IoT reduces water consumption through optimized irrigation practices and improves pest control measures, thereby minimizing crop losses. Furthermore, IoT facilitates remote monitoring and management, enabling farmers to respond promptly to changing agricultural conditions.The implications of this research highlight the potential of IoT to revolutionize agriculture in Marathwada by offering sustainable solutions that increase productivity and resilience to climate variability.
PROMOTING A WEBSITE WITH THE HELP OF SEO USING PPC (PAY PER CLICK)
Authors: Shrivastva Rajneesh , Gautam Chandra Shekhar , Kar Sajal Kumar
Published: January 2025

Nowadays, the promotion of a website plays an important role in any organization or business. There are many ways to promote anywebsite and PPC is one of them. It is an advertising model where searchers are directed to the advertiser's page through paid listings. Every time a user clicks on a paid listing, the advertiser pays a onetime fee. Nowadays, everyone has their own website and we do not have time to manage or promote the website, so PPC is one of the best ways to solve this problem. This article explains how you can keep the website in the top position with the help of PPC by paying only what is necessary.
CORPORATE VENTURE CAPITAL AND STARTUP FINANCING: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: Ubarhande Kavita , Vanarse Shubhangi
Published: January 2025

Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) has become a significant source of financing for startups, often seen as an alternative to conventional venture capital (VC) funding. With an emphasis on funding amount, strategic assistance, and long-term effects, this study compares corporate venture capital (CVC) with traditional venture capital (VC) in terms of startup financing. This research uses quantitative analysis of responses from 150 startup founders, investors, and industry experts to explain the influence of different funding strategies on entrepreneurial success. The results underscore the benefits and drawbacks of corporate venture capital (CVC) relative to traditional venture capital (VC) in promoting innovation, growing firms, and meeting financial and strategic requirements.
Development of probabilistic models for forecasting the presence of reservoirs in horizontal wells
Authors: Galkin V.I. , Eremeev N.S. , Ushakhin A.N.
Published: January 2025

Background. The article is devoted to the problem of forecasting the distribution of reservoirs along the borehole of a horizontal section when planning the drilling of horizontal wells in the Perm Krai. The forecast of reservoir fraction along the length of the horizontal section taking into account only geological modeling does not in all cases allow to reliably determine the necessary value. Objective. To increase the accuracy of reservoir penetration prediction by means of building multilevel multivariate probabilistic statistical models. Materials and methods. The object of the study was geological and geophysical data of horizontal wells drilled in the northern part of the Volga-Ural oil and gas province. The task was solved by attracting additional geological and geophysical information that determines the presence of a reservoir in the horizontal wellbore. Results. A total of 301 horizontal wells drilled in the Perm Krai using LWD systems and geosteering technology were analyzed in detail. The main geological indicators that determine the presence of a reservoir in a horizontal wellbore were identified, such as: sandiness coefficient, dissection coefficient and effective formation thickness. These indicators are determined from the available data from the point of well entry into the horizontal section and are further used in the development of multivariate models. Conclusions. With the help of the constructed models, it is possible to determine the values of the probability of reservoir distribution and, consequently, to estimate correctly the planned penetration of the reservoir, which, in turn, for specific oil and gas areas, will provide a more solid basis for justification of drilling horizontal wells, and also will allow to determine the optimal sequence in case of drilling several horizontal wells.
Reducing Catastrophic Health Costs: The Role of Public Insurance in Eastern Indonesia
Authors: Indriana Intan Solikhah , Hartarto Romi Bhakti
Published: January 2025

Catastrophic expenditure, defined as health care expenditure exceeding 10% of household income, remains prevalent in eastern Indonesia, highlighting the urgent need for targeted health policy and infrastructure interventions. This study investigates the impact of the Community Health Insurance Scheme (Jamkesmas) in reducing catastrophic healthcare expenditure in eastern Indonesia offering a new perspective by focusing on areas with lower Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and higher poverty rates. Using data from the 2012 Eastern Indonesia Family Life Survey covering a sample of 1,105 working-age individuals, logit and probit regression methods were applied. The findings revealed that Jamkesmas significantly reduced the likelihood of catastrophic health care expenditure, with effectiveness 1.8 times higher than that of individuals without health insurance. Exogenous factors such as age, urban residence, male gender, and marital status further supported this reduction. In contrast, barriers such as long distances to health facilities and limited knowledge of public hospitals increased the risk of catastrophic expenditure among workers. These results underscore the importance of expanding access to health services and improving the implementation of Jamkesmas in eastern Indonesia. By addressing disparities in health insurance coverage and healthcare facility distribution, the government can better mitigate catastrophic expenditures, supporting the achievement of the demographic bonus by 2045.
Chua's Fourth Fundamental Element for Chaotic Applications in Secure Communication
Authors: Kumari Usha , Yadav Rekha
Published: January 2025

Chaos is an unpredictable phenomenon that arises in a nonlinear dynamic system when the paths of the state variables become repetitive and extremely sensitive to the starting conditions. The study of chaos is frequently observed from Chua's fourth element and obtained by combining one inductor (L) and two capacitors (C_1 andC_2) as an energy-storing element. It consists of two types of resistors: linear and nonlinear. The nonlinear resistor is known as Chua's diode. The circuit is the most vital and novel electronic component that displays various attractors and bifurcation phenomena. The research works represent the design methodology and the op-amp-based with or without inductor less Chua circuit realization with chaotic behavior. The proposed Chua circuit configuration is simulated in the LTspice environment, and it shows a small variation in resistance and large variations in the output dynamic patterns. The memristor is a two-terminal bipolar device that exhibits a pinched hysteresis curve and its inconstant resistance value. This paper also shows the implementation of the memristor based chaotic circuit. These nonlinearities of the memristor based chaotic circuit are designed for secure communication. The chaotic signal is mixed with the modulated signal as a carrier signal and then transmitted through a channel. All essential characteristics of the chaotic system are getting in the spice simulator.
A Low Supply Voltage Current and Voltage Reference Using Self–Cascode Composite Transistor
Authors: Castro Thainann , Moreno Robson L. , Colombo Dalton M.
Published: January 2025

In this work, a new circuit topology for a voltage and current reference that operates with a minimum supply voltage of 0.8 V and uses self-cascode composite transistors is discussed and silicon results are presented. Considering four fabricated samples, the mean values obtained for the output voltage and the output current are 484 mV and 1.32 μA, respectively.  The average measured temperature coefficients are 25 ppm/°C and 77 ppm/°C for the voltage and current references, in a temperature range of  - 30 °C and 100 °C. The circuit presents a good line regulation performance of 0.082 mV/V and 8 nA/V. The layout area of the fabricated circuit using a conventional 0.18 µm n-well CMOS process is 0.175 mm2 (269 µm x 654 µm), while the power supply current is less than 8 µA.
Low-Voltage Super-Regenerative Receiver with Combined VCO-Folded LNA-Quench
Authors: Tatel Joseph Demferlee , Jang Sheng–Lyang , Yang Tzu Chin
Published: January 2025

Super-regenerative receiver (SRR) is popular for its simplicity and power efficiency for low-power, short-range communication.  This letter presents a low-voltage SSR receiver centered at 4.5 GHz. The receiver was designed in the TSMC 0.18 μm CMOS process and the receiver front-end consists of a low-noise amplifier (LNA), voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO), envelope detector, and divide-by-eight true-single phase clocking (TSPC) frequency divider. Both LNA and VCO use the structure of one transistor level for low-supply operation and they share some components including the same inductor for small die area. The chip consumes 7.983 mW at an analog supply of 0.9 V and the die area is 1.54 ×1.081 mm2.
Design and analysis of all optical 2D Photonic crystals based full subtractor
Authors: Maji Kajal , Mukherjee Kousik
Published: January 2025

The all-optical subtractor is a crucial component of optical computation. In this paper, an all-optical full subtractor using 2-dimensional photonic crystals has been proposed and designed. The proposed structure operates on the principle of the interference method and it is simulated using the Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) method. To analyze the structure, we have determined the contrast ratio and amplitude modulation. The contrast ratio (CR) is 28.24 dB and the amplitude modulation (AM) is 0.504 dB for the Difference output, while for the Borrow output of the full subtractor, the CR is 27.70 dB and the AM is 0.88 dB. The advantages of the structure are low response time ( 0.094ps), high bit rate speed (10.66 Tb/s) and smaller footprint area (196.31 µm2) .
Low Power and Wide Bandwidth CMOS Active Phase Shifter for X/Ku/K-Band Phased Array Systems
Authors: Daggula Rajender , Bevara Vasudeva , Ganapati Reddi , Busi Sudhakar
Published: January 2025

A low power and wide bandwidth 6-bit active phase shifter using the half-quadrant control methodology is designed by using 28nm CMOS technology, for X, ku, and K band phased array applications. Half-Quadrant control approach is used to reduce the area and power. The proposed architecture controls the phase, with less variations in gain along with low insertion loss. This phase shifter is constructed using half-quadrant differential configuration mode, by which wide-bandwidth is achieved. The circuit is optimized for a wide bandwidth of 8-27 GHz with a low RMS phase error and gain errors of <1.43◦ and < 0.5 dB, respectively. The proposed active phase shifter consumes low power of 3.316 mW at 1V supply voltage.
Integration of Monitoring Mechanisms in Secure Network Interfaces for Peripherals to Protect IO Communication in NoC-based Many-cores
Authors: Comarú Gustavo , Follmann Faccenda Rafael , Lores Caimi Luciano , Moraes Fernando Gehm
Published: January 2025

Many-core systems have gained popularity due to their high performance and parallelism. However, they also present significant security challenges. One critical issue that remains insufficiently addressed in current research is protecting Input/Output (IO) communication within these systems. This paper proposes a Secure Network Interface with Peripherals (SNIP) design, incorporating security mechanisms to safeguard communication between internal components in many-core systems. The proposed SNIP makes an original contribution by integrating security features into its network interface design, thereby addressing a research gap in the communication between many-core systems and peripherals. Furthermore, the paper proposes a monitoring mechanism within the SNIP to detect suspicious behavior during IO communication. The SNIP design focuses on the trade-offs between security, performance, and area overheads. Results demonstrate that the SNIP effectively protects IO communication in many-core systems from potential attacks while imposing minimal overhead, and it enables system-level countermeasures through the monitoring information provided. The proposed SNIP design offers a promising solution to address the security challenges of many-core systems, particularly in safeguarding IO communication.
Energy-efficient Multiplier Design Through Approximate Computing: Current Trends and Future Prospects
Authors: Zanandrea Vinicius , Benitti Fabiane , Meinhardt Cristina
Published: January 2025

Approximate Computing can be effectively applied in error-tolerant applications in order to improve the energy efficiency of the circuits. Arithmetic units such as adders and multipliers are the core components in many embedded devices and hardware accelerators. In particular, multipliers have a significant influence on the performance and power characteristics of the system where they are inserted. As a result, approximate multiplier design has become an important research subject in recent years. This work discusses the state-of-the-art on the use of approximate computing to design energy-efficient multipliers. We observe that most of the proposed approximate multipliers rely on approximations in the partial product reduction, mainly exploiting approximate compressors or approximate adders. In addition, there are only few works targeting neural networks, which demonstrates that there is room for explore an approximate multiplier design in this application.The set of information provided in this paper allows to identify gaps in the literature and possibilities for new research on the design of low-power multipliers.
AxRMU-2^m: Higher m-bit Approximate Radix-2^m Multiplier Unit
Authors: Macedo Azevedo da Rosa Morgana , Lopes Rodrigo , Da Costa Eduardo , Soares Rafael
Published: January 2025

This paper presents the design and evaluation of higher m-bit Approximate Radix-2^m Multiplier Units (AxRMU) with applications in error-tolerant systems. The AxRMU proposal architectures, specifically AxRMU-8 and AxRMU-16, incorporate approximation in generating partial products, reducing the number of logic gates and improving energy efficiency while maintaining acceptable accuracy. A case study using the statistically efficient and fast calibration (StEFCal) algorithm in radio astronomy demonstrates the performance of the AxRMUs in terms of energy, area savings, and computational accuracy. Results show that AxRMU designs outperform state-of-the-art approximate multipliers like DRUM, LoBA, and RoBA, achieving energy savings of up to 98.30% and area savings of up to 91.57%, with minimal mean square error (MSE) trade-offs. These findings highlight the potential of AxRMUs in balancing performance and resource efficiency for applications that can tolerate minor computational inaccuracies.
A Survey of Approximate Triple Modular Redundancy
Authors: Ammes Gabriel , Butzen Paulo Francisco , Reis André Inácio , Perez Ribas Renato
Published: January 2025

The advancement of semiconductor technology has driven the continuous reduction in transistor sizes, resulting in significant improvements in both area efficiency and power consumption. However, these advancements have also increased susceptibility to faults caused by energetic particles. Triple modular redundancy (TMR) is a well-known logical masking technique that employs three copies of a given circuit alongside majority voters, guaranteeing 100\% single-fault coverage in the replicated modules. This reliability, however, comes at the cost of over 200\% area overhead. The approximate TMR (ATMR) concept leverages non-exact module functionality to reduce the associated area overhead while accepting a reduction in fault coverage. This work provides a comprehensive survey of ATMR generation techniques, detailing the various approximation strategies and discussing the primary approximation control mechanisms. Additionally, it presents a comparative analysis of the surveyed works, focusing on scalability and the trade-offs between area overhead and fault coverage achieved by the generated ATMR designs.
Generation Mean Analysis for Yield and its Contributing Traits in Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.)
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Botany, College of Agriculture, Latur, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani 431 402 (M.S), India, S L Waghmode , P B Wadikar , A R Talape , S H Patil
Published: January 2025

To study the nature and magnitude of gene effects in the present investigation
for yield and its components in Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.),
Generation mean analysis with three-parameter model with χ2 test indicated
that additive-dominance model was inadequate for all the traits in all the
crosses used to estimate the gene effects. Duplicate type epistasis played
greater role than complementary epistasis. On the basis of six parameter
model, main effect viz., m, d and h and all three digenic interactions viz.,
(i), (j) and (l) were significant for DF, DM, PH, NBPP, NCPP and SYPP in cross
GMU-2720 x GMU-3423; for DM, PH, NSPC, SYPP and HC in cross in cross
JMU-1339 x GMU-3423 indicated that involvement of d, h and epistasis
interaction for controlling this trait. For DF, DM, PH, NBPP, NCPP, TW and HC
in cross-1; for DF, DM, PH, NBPP, NSPC, TW, SYPP and OC in cross-2 for these
characters indicating the duplicate type of interactions. For NSPC and SYPP
in cross-1; for NCPP and HC in cross-2;for these characters indicating the
complementary type of interactions. This suggested that duplicated type of
gene action was present confirming the importance of dominance effects.
The study revealed the importance of both additive and non-dominance
types of gene action for all the traits studied. Thus, considerable non-additive
genetic effects observed in this study suggest that selection in an advanced
generation will be appropriate,
EDUCAÇÃO PARA TODOS E A EVOLUÇÃO INCLUSIVA ESCOLAR NO BRASIL
Authors: GADIOLI JOSIANNE SILVA
Published: January 2025

O objetivo desse artigo, constituiu em apresentar um acervo das principais abordagens da Educação Especial no Brasil, cujo finalidade de evidencia as trajetórias dos movimentos sociais organizados, como a conferência Jomtien (1990) e a Declaração de Salamanca (1994), documentos mundiais sendo lado da convenção de Direitos da Criança (1988). O embasamento no percurso evolutivo da legislação, a implementação das políticas pertinentes a Educação Especial, que no Brasil, demorou a fazer parte do nosso sistema educacional, o começo do novo modelo de atendimento escolar denominado a inclusão escolar de crianças e jovens com necessidades educacionais especiais, o importante atendimento educacional especializado- AEE com o papel de garantir educação acessível a todos os alunos e abordagens dos Transtornos Globais do Desenvolvimento (TGD).
Drug Rehabilitation Centre-based Survey on Drug Dependence in District Shimla Himachal Pradesh
Authors: Kanishka Saini , Palak Sharma , Bhawna Sharma , Atul Kumar Dubey , Muskan Bhatnoo , Prajkta Thakur , Vanshika Chandel , Ritika Sinha
Published: January 2025

Aim and objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and characteristics of drug dependency among patients in various rehabilitation centers in the Shimla district.
Introduction: Drug abuse is a multifaceted and significant issue impacting individuals worldwide, and the city of Shimla in Himachal Pradesh is no exception. Despite its reputation as a picturesque hill station known for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, Shimla faces challenges related to substance abuse.
Materials and methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted, gathering demographic data, drug history, and indicators of dependency from the participants.
Results: The findings revealed that 60% of the patients were drug-dependent, with 44% addicted to heroin and 11% to alcohol. Additionally, 60% of the patients reported a family history of chemical dependency. The study also identified associated psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety, as well as interpersonal and environmental factors like peer pressure and coping mechanisms such as avoidance and denial.
Conclusion: These findings underscore the complexity of drug dependency, highlighting the need for comprehensive, multidimensional approaches to address the medical, emotional, and social aspects of addiction.
The Impact of Watching English Cartoons on Preschoolers’ Language Acquisition and Behavioural Development in Dhaka
Authors: Vijayaratnam Phawani , Mariam Khanum Akhi  , Mohiuddin Mohammad Golam , Ali Zuraina Binti , Manoochehrzadeh Mehdi , Rajanthran Subashini K
Published: January 2025

Being a critical development period, childhood shapes behaviors and language skills through interaction and observation. These days, the majority of the children spend a notable amount of time watching and enjoying English cartoons in Dhaka City. Watching cartoons has a significant impact on children in the development of their attitudes, actions, and skills. This study investigates the effects of watching English cartoons on preschoolers in Dhaka City. The study uses a triangulation method with a diverse sampling of 40 participants—20 preschoolers and 20 parents—combining questionnaires, semi-structured interviews of parents and children, and observation. To ensure the diversity of the sampling, we adopted convenience sampling and selected respondents from Dhaka City- North and South. The findings show that the impacts of watching English cartoons are both beneficial and concerning; children display impressive linguistic growth in English, particularly in applying lexis and understanding even complex contexts. On the other hand, exposure to violent content raises concerns about hazardous behavior and its imitation. We argue that it is important for parents to maintain national identity, cultural sensitivity, and awareness while letting children watch English cartoons. Parental monitoring is also necessary to select content that is in accordance with morals, educational activities, and critical thinking and to improve preschoolers’ education quality. We urge researchers to conduct further studies on the area to dive deeper into the facts.
National Corpus of the Kazakh Language: Prosodic Features of the Poetic Discourse
Authors: Amanbayeva A.Zh. , Zhumabayeva Zh.T. , Bazarbayev Z.M. , Fazylzhanova A.M. , Ospangaziyeva N.B.
Published: January 2025

The poetic subcorpus of the Kazakh language is essential for studying the works of Kazakh poets, identifying the intonational features of poetry, and developing a system of prosodic knowledge. The poetic subcorpus within the National Corpus of the Kazakh Language serves as a tool for studying the language of Kazakh poetry and poetic texts. The corpus database compiles the poems and epics of contemporary Kazakh poets, showcasing their prosodic features and annotations. Each poet's works are assigned meta-markup. This unique aspect of the poetic subcorpus bridges the fields of literature and linguistics. In marking the phonetic and prosodic features of the poem, research on Kazakh phonetics and intonation was used as a guiding reference. As a result, a melodic pattern characteristic of the Kazakh language intonation was established, and the pronunciation was set according to orthoepic norms. This article examines the issue of the poetic subcorpus of the Kazakh language for the first time. It describes the unique features of the poems by poets included in the poetic subcorpus database and analyzes them from orthoepic and prosodic perspectives. As a digital resource, the poetic subcorpus allows any user to access comprehensive information about Kazakh poets and to explore their poems, which have been analyzed from orthoepic and prosodic perspectives. These subcorpora compile poetic texts, but the Kazakh poetic subcorpus is distinguished by its focus on prosodic features. The article analyzes the poems of Kazakh poets M. Shakhanov and I. Zhansugurov within the poetic subcorpus.
A Process Approach to Teaching Writing for Enhancing Students’ Cooperation and Communication Skills
Authors: Amalia Ila , Herlina  , Iskandar Ifan
Published: January 2025

Cooperative learning plays a vital role in enhancing students' writing performance. A multitude of studies have demonstrated that collaborative strategies not only strengthen students’ writing abilities but also enrich their social skills and teamwork attitude. This study aims to design an innovative model for writing instruction that harnesses the power of cooperative learning to elevate students' writing skills, particularly in crafting compelling academic essays. Dick and Carey’s model was used as the instruction design model, which includes several steps such as needs analysis, product design and development, feasibility testing by experts, formative evaluation, product revision, and final product. The subjects of this study included lecturers and students of the English Education Department. The research instruments consisted of questionnaires, interviews, and writing tests. Based on the feasibility test by the experts and formative evaluation, the product was declared feasible for use in Essay Writing courses. The writing test results showed an improvement in the student's scores before and after the implementation of the model. It can be concluded that this new model of instruction has the potential to enhance students' academic writing skills significantly. To enhance its effectiveness, it is recommended that educators integrate this model into their curricula and provide continuous support and feedback to students throughout the writing process.
The Impact of Gamification on Motivating Middle-Aged EFL Students and Enhancing Vocabulary Acquisition in Jordan
Authors: Rababah Luqman M. , Alqaryouti Marwan Harb , Huwari Ibrahim Fathi , Alruzzi Kamal , Al-Khasawneh Fadi Maher
Published: January 2025

Middle-aged Jordanians have significant challenges in learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL), despite its growing importance for academic, professional, and social success. Thus, this study examines how gamification attracts middle-aged learners to advance language learning and teaching. This research randomly assigned 60  participants to a gamified vocabulary app or control group. The experimental group employed six weeks of interactive games, quizzes, and competition to encourage and engage. Pre- and post-tests assessed vocabulary, while questionnaires and interviews assessed motivation. Gamification significantly improved vocabulary retention and acquisition in the experimental group over the control group. This study found that gamification promotes language acquisition and engagement among Jordanian middle-aged EFL learners.
Decoding Ostensible Communication: A Cross-Cultural Pragmatic Study
Authors: Abdelhady Saleem
Published: January 2025

This study looks at how people in high-context cultures use language to send messages that seem sincere but are not meant to be taken literally. It focuses on 120 real and remembered interactions to see how speakers handle these indirect and subtle forms of communication, known as "ostensible acts." The research uses both qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze the strategies people use and how they differ from those in other cultures. In high-context cultures, communication often relies on shared cultural knowledge and subtle signals, such as tone, body language, or context. These cues help people understand that certain statements, while appearing genuine, are meant to carry a hidden or playful meaning. For example, someone might offer help or make a promise that both parties know will not happen, but it is understood as polite or indirect communication. The study finds that these indirect strategies are a key part of communication in high-context settings. They help maintain relationships and avoid direct conflict. By comparing these patterns to those in low-context cultures, where messages are usually clearer and more direct, the findings provide valuable insights into how cultural norms shape communication styles and meanings.
Adapting Instructional Materials for Distance Language Learning: Insights from Kazakh Higher Education after the Pandemic
Authors: Dossymbayeva Aigerim , Yelubayeva Perizat , Karabayeva Kanshaim
Published: January 2025

The pandemic’s onset necessitated the transition of conventional standard education to the remote format for almost all educational institutions, ensuring students continued learning with minimal disruption to their regular schedules and academic performance. This study explored distance language learners' satisfaction with adjusted traditional instructional materials for online delivery, their perceived effectiveness, and the correlation between these perceptions and language proficiency gains. It examined the process of adapting instructional materials for distance language learning, investigated learners' perceptions of the materials, and analyzed the outcomes of their engagement. This study employed a mixed-methods approach, incorporating pre- and post-tests, Likert-scale questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews with 31 students from two leading Kazakh universities. The findings revealed that carefully adapted instructional materials for remote learning significantly improved language proficiency in the experimental group, particularly in speaking and writing skills, while boosting their satisfaction with the distance learning experience. However, technical difficulties and workload management emerged, offering valuable insights for future instructional designs. The research has practical implications for educators and policymakers, providing a framework for adjusting instructional materials to meet the needs of distance learners. By understanding the effectiveness and satisfaction levels of distance language learners with adapted instructional materials, this study offers actionable recommendations for policymakers and educators to create inclusive and effective online academic environments.
Examining the Influence of YouTube Educational Channels on the Interactive Enhancement of Speaking Proficiency of Saudi EFL Learners
Authors: Alrashidi Nasser Mohammad , Alanazi Hamoud Sultan , Alrashidi Salman Sulaiman , Alshammari Hammad Ali
Published: January 2025

This research examines the influence of YouTube educational channels on enhancing the speaking proficiency of Saudi EFL learners, particularly focusing on the perceptions and usage of these platforms among undergraduate students. The study reveals a diverse demographic profile of participants, primarily aged 21-23, indicating a strong inclination among younger learners towards technology-enhanced education. With a significant majority of female participants (76.3%), the findings reflect broader trends in language education that necessitate further exploration of gender dynamics, and the barriers faced by male students. Participants demonstrated high familiarity with YouTube, with 43.6% categorizing themselves as "very" or "extremely familiar," and reported frequent usage of the platform for language learning. Their perceptions of YouTube’s effectiveness for improving speaking skills were notably positive, with 57.9% deeming it "very" or "extremely effective." The clear preference for YouTube over traditional methods underscores its role as a vital educational resource, offering a variety of content that caters to different learning styles. Qualitative feedback highlighted the value of engaging and immersive learning experiences. The study concludes by emphasizing the necessity for educational institutions to incorporate YouTube into curricula and adopt inclusive pedagogical strategies that enhance the learning experience for all students. Future research should further investigate the implications of these findings on educational practices and gender dynamics in digital learning environments.
English Consonant Pronunciation Errors Research among Chinese K-9 Learners
Authors: Xie Yanlu , Tao Yilin , Feng Xiaoli , Gao Xinyue , He Xiaoli , Wang Ziqing , Wang Liyuan
Published: January 2025

When native Chinese speakers learn English pronunciation, learners of different ages have different pronunciation characteristics. Previous studies on the English consonant pronunciation of Chinese children mainly focus on learners at one stage, and there is a lack of comparative studies on different ages, and research on early childhood is relatively scarce. We study English consonant pronunciation errors among Chinese learners in kindergarten through 9th Grade (K-9). We divided K-9 learners into three age groups: Kindergarten Children (KC), Primary-school Students (PS), and Middle-school students (MS). The results show: (1) The overall English consonant acquisition error ratio of the MS group is lower than that of the PS group, and the PS group is lower than that of the KC group. (2) It is easier for learners to master the phonemes that have the same pronunciation in English and Chinese, and difficult to accurately distinguish the phonemes that have similar pronunciation in English and Chinese, and difficult to master the phonemes that exist in English but do not exist in Chinese. (3) With the growth of age, learners' English consonant errors tend to be diversified and dispersed. Understanding the English consonant pronunciation errors in learners of different ages can be more targeted to correct learners' pronunciation errors. Combining the English consonant pronunciation errors with the Chinese pronunciation influence of different aged learners, we explore and summarize the characteristics and causes of K-9 learners' English consonant errors, trying to provide some references for oral English teaching.