bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Enterprises’ Sensitivity to the Environment from the Perspective of Competitive Advantage – Research Results
Authors:   Poznań University of Economics and Business, Department of Strategic Management, Sajdak Maja
Published: September 2023

The aim of this article is to define strategic sensitivity through characteristic features and abilities, and to determine strategic sensitivity from the perspective of competitive advantage. The aim is achieved both in the form of theoretical discussion, and empirically, in the presentation of research results. After an analysis and review of literature, the definition of strategic sensitivity and the context in which it is used is presented in the first part of the study. The basis for the empirical conclusions is the quantitative research carried out in May and June 2017 on a sample of 424 medium-sized and large companies in Poland. The paper’s contribution to the body of knowledge lies in a comprehensive literature study in the field of strategic sensitivity and in inspecting the relationship between strategic sensitivity and competitive advantage. The paper contains descriptive research aimed at measuring strategic sensitivity and determining the level and importance of individual indicators explaining measures of strategic sensitivity. It also presents opinions of respondents on the occurrence of individual features in the surveyed companies that affect their ability to adapt to the changing environment. On the basis of the results obtained, correlation relationships between particular dimensions of strategic sensitivity and competitive advantage have been analysed. It transpires that the vast majority of analysed relationships can be considered unclear. Nevertheless, several unambiguous correlations were found, among others those between the durability of cooperation with stakeholders other than customers, and indicators relating to the ability to identify and assess opportunities.
What Are the Psychological Microfoundations of Organisational Routines?
Authors:   University of Warsaw, Faculty of Management, Makowski Piotr Tomasz
Published: September 2023

The study is a comprehensive introduction to the psychological version of the so-called microfoundational approach to routines. It focuses on the problem of how psychological micro-level phenomena and processes of individual actors affect the organisational macro-level of routines. More specifically, the study proposes to explain the sources of macro-level automatic stability and resourceful flexibility of routines by psychological habits and psychological flexibility. The approach presented in the study promises not only the level of detail that has not been present in extant investigations of routines research, but also a new account of the classic problem of the opposition between automaticity and flexibility of routines.
Middle School Students’ Metaphorical Perceptions of the Concept of Poetry
Authors: Kayman Faruk , Elkatmis Veysel
Published: September 2023

According to the Turkish Language Teaching Program prepared by the Ministry of National Education in Turkey, poetry texts should be included in Turkish textbooks taught in primary and secondary schools. Students encounter poetry texts in reading and writing activities in Turkish textbooks. It is thought that determining how students perceive the type of poetry they encounter in Turkish textbooks is important for Turkish education. The aim of this study is to determine the perceptions of secondary school students about the concept of poetry through metaphors. Since the study aims to determine the perceptions of secondary school students towards the concept of “poetry” and the meanings they attribute to these perceptions, phenomenology design, one of the qualitative research designs, was preferred. The study group consisted of 148 secondary school students studying in a public school. In order to determine the metaphorical perceptions of the participants about the concept of “poetry”, they completed the sentence, “Poetry is like … because …”. The data obtained were analyzed by content analysis method. At this stage, firstly, the invalid ones were eliminated from the data obtained and then these data were coded and divided into eight different categories. Afterwards, the information was presented descriptively in tables. As a result, it was determined that secondary school students’ metaphors related to the concept of “poetry” did not change and differentiate according to the grade level, and it was determined that all of the students attributed positive meanings to poetry. In addition, it was observed that the majority of the students tried to explain the concept of “poetry” with concrete metaphors and attributed very different meanings to “poetry” based on reasoned metaphors. In addition, it has been determined that most of the students see poetry as the interpreter of emotions and the source of life.
Effects of Story Map Method on Listening and Reading Comprehension of 1st Grade Elementary School Students
Authors: Beyhatın Fatma , Özdemir Olcay
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of the story map on elementary school first-grade students’ listening and reading comprehension levels and their attitudes towards reading in literacy teaching process. It was conducted on 69 students studying in the first-grade in an elementary school in the Western Black Sea region and assigned by matching. In the research, “Quasi-experimental Design”, one of the quantitative research methods, was used. During the data collection process, the Reading Attitude Scale with “Garfield Picture” for 1-6th-Grade Students to Turkish was implemented in the experimental and control groups as a pretest and post-test. While the story map was implemented in the lessons in the experimental group, the implementation process was completed by teaching the lesson without any implementation in the control group. The texts in which listening and reading comprehension questions were implemented included 26 narrative texts in the elementary school 1st-grade Turkish book. The data collected with the “Listening and Reading Comprehension Achievement Test” and Reading Attitude Scale with “Garfield “Picture for 1-6th-Grade Students to Turkish implemented after the experimental procedure were evaluated with the SPSS 20 statistical software. At the end of the study, it was concluded that the experimental group, in which the story map was implemented before the listening and reading comprehension questions, was more successful in comprehension than the control group. When the effects of the story map on the attitude towards listening and reading comprehension were examined, a positive improvement was found in listening and reading comprehension in the experimental group.
A Literature Review on Writing Proficiency Outcomes
Authors: Özçelik Mine , Batur Zekerya
Published: September 2023

The main target of language training is to help students acquire proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Each language skill is complementary to the other in nature. As one of these skills, writing is based on narration. Through writing studies, the level of progression of the listening, speaking, and reading skills of the students can be objectively monitored. Therefore, writing studies should be emphasized as much as other language skills. This study aims to conduct a literature review about the outcomes of writing proficiency. In this qualitative study, the relevant parts of the literature were reviewed, and B2 level writing skill outcomes were compiled. The writing skill outcomes obtained as the result of the literature review were categorized and were classified as “the national level writing skill outcomes list for B2 level”, “the international level writing skill outcomes list for B2 level,” and “the writing outcomes, reduced to 11 items as the result of the literature review” after obtaining the relevant expert opinion. At the final stage of the study, the outcomes were submitted to the review of 3 experts in the field by using the “Writing Outcomes Compliance Assessment Form.” After the feedback was received from the experts, a total of eight writing skill outcomes for B2 level, indicated in List 4, were generated. The obtained outcomes were submitted to the literature to contribute to the field.
Types and the Classification Criteria of the Bilingualism in Turkey: A Meta-Synthesis
Authors: Kara Ömer Tuğrul
Published: September 2023

This meta-synthesis study aims to reveal the types of bilingualism in Turkey by interpreting the quantitative data and findings obtained from studies on bilingualism types. In the light of the findings, 28 types of bilingualism and 5 classification criteria have been identified in the theses written on bilingualism in the “Turkish Higher Education Institution Thesis Center database”. The synthesis data show that the most addressed type of bilingualism in 22 theses was “balanced” and “dominant bilingualism”. The most frequently used criterion in classifying bilingualism is “skill level criterion”, followed by “age of acquisition”, “cognitive organization,” and “status of the two languages”.
Preserving Literacy and Education of Dong Pipa Cultural Heritage in Guizhou Province, China
Authors: Duan Lingzhen , Choatchamrat Sarawut
Published: September 2023

Dong Pipa is a traditional string widely used in the daily life and folk music of the Dong people of Guizhou, Hunan, Guangxi, and other parts of China. The study’s objectives are to explore Dong Pipa literacy and education in the context of preserving Dong Pipa cultural heritage in Guizhou Province, China. Through the study of the site and the current research, the research shows that the Dong Pipa has become a musical instrument throughout the Dong community due to its simple structure and many relationships, such as entertainment, relationships, and lifestyle. The traditional music that Dong Pipa represents, however, is having significant issues due to the influence of global culture and a modern lifestyle. To meet this challenge, relevant government departments should increase the promotion of Dong Pipa culture to promote the interests of the Dong people, and schools should improve the outcomes of Dong Pipa education and heritage. Cultural institutions should organize more Dong Pipa performances and competitions to encourage Dong people to learn and preserve Dong cultural heritage. These efforts will help ensure Dong Pipa survives and thrives in today’s society.
Literacy Transmission of Mulao Folk Songs during the Zoupo Festival in Luocheng, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
Authors: Wu Ying , Boonsrianun Pitsanu
Published: September 2023

The Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China’s Luocheng, northern Guangxi, and southeast Guizhou are the main distribution hubs for Mulao folk songs, which are a significant aspect of China’s Mulao line customs heritage. The objective of this study was to investigate the literacy transmission of Mulao folk songs during the Zoupo Festival in Luocheng, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. This is a qualitative study that includes relevant literature research, surveys, interviews, and transcriptions. In this study, the informants are categorized into two groups: two scholar informants and four informal informants. The result of this study shows that the Mulao Zoupo Festival in Luocheng, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, has transformed from a mate selection tradition to a platform for the literacy transmission of Mulao folk songs. This traditional folk activity promotes education, cultural exchange, and community engagement, fostering the preservation and promotion of Mulao culture and traditions. It underscores their commitment to maintaining their cultural legacy and encouraging community involvement through music and cultural enrichment. The study sheds light on the Mulao people’s unwavering dedication to safeguarding cultural heritage.
The Cultural Treasures of Baima Tibetan Folk Songs in Gansu Province, China, as a Resource for Literacy Education in Chinese Music History
Authors: Tang Jing , Sornyai Phiphat
Published: September 2023

Baima Tibetan folk songs are an integral part of the Baima Tibetan music culture. They are performed in diverse styles, including solo, duet, lead singing, round singing, and chorus. The objective of the study was to explore the significance of Baima Tibetan folk songs as a resource for literacy education in Chinese music history. By engaging with key informants divided into three groups - scholar informants, casual informants, and general informants. The result of this study reveals that ritual music holds deep roots in religious beliefs and is performed during sacrificial ceremonies, marriage ceremonies, and funeral ceremonies. Dance music culture reflects the collective nature and community cohesion of the Baima people, with dances like the fire circle dance serving as prominent expressions. Folk songs encompass a wide range of themes, including labor, wine, wedding, and love, showcasing the diverse musical expressions within Baima Tibetan society. The unique rituals, dances, and songs of the Baima people contribute significantly to the preservation and celebration of their rich cultural heritage. This study highlights the educational potential of Baima Tibetan folk songs as valuable resources for promoting literacy and understanding in the context of Chinese music history.
The Role of Nanyue Ritual Songs in Promoting Literacy and Cultural Education in Longhui County, Hunan, China
Authors: Zhou Jinbiao , Chuangprakhon Sayam
Published: September 2023

Nanyue ritual songs are traditional vocal performances that hold religious and cultural significance, they are associated with worship ceremonies dedicated to the Nanyue gods. This study explores the role of Nanyue ritual songs in promoting literacy and cultural education in Longhui County, Hunan, China. The research site, Longhui County, is known for its rich cultural heritage and unique geographical location. The study employs a qualitative research method, including fieldwork and interviews with key informants who have expertise and experience in Nanyue ritual songs. The data collected undergoes comprehensive analysis, considering the religious and social functions of the songs as well as the development they have undergone. The research findings highlight the religious function of Nanyue ritual songs in guiding worship ceremonies, facilitating communication with the divine, and creating an enchanting atmosphere. Additionally, the social function of the songs in inheritance and education, entertainment, and social interaction is emphasized. The study also discusses the development of Nanyue ritual songs, considering the impact of changes in travel modes and societal shifts. The research suggests the importance of preserving and respecting these songs as a vital part of the local cultural heritage and promoting cultural education within the community.
Interplay between Language and Mathematics Comprehension/Learning: A Direction Dependence Analysis
Authors: Doyumğaç İbrahim , Gürbüz Ramazan , Buluş Metin
Published: September 2023

The present study aims to inspect the interplay between language (Turkish) comprehension/learning (LCL) and mathematics comprehension/learning (MCL). We utilized a mixed-methods exploratory research design to understand the mechanism between LCL and MCL. First, we used an analytic rubric to score a researcher-developed achievement battery consisting of seven open-ended language (Turkish) and seven open-ended mathematics new generation questions. Although these were multiple-choice questions, participants were solicited to write a detailed response on why they endorsed a particular choice. In the quantitative section, open-ended responses for each question were rated by two independent subject experts. The average of these two ratings was used to derive factor scores for LCL and MCL. Factor scores were used in direction dependence analysis to determine the magnitude and likely direction of the effect between LCL and MCL. In the qualitative section, we conducted unstructured interviews with the selected participants to get more detailed responses regarding their decision steps. Content analysis was performed on the transcribed voice-recordings. Results revealed that, overall, it is more likely that higher scores on LCL predicted higher scores on MCL. However, the strength and direction of the prediction varied in low, medium, and high-achieving groups. MCL and LCL did not seem related in the low-achieving group; higher scores on MCL predicted lower scores on LCL in the medium-achieving group, whereas higher scores in LCL predicted higher scores in MCL in the high achieving group. Qualitative results support quantitative findings. It seems high achieving students dominate the LCL and MCL relationship. Longitudinal studies (e.g., cross-lagged panel design) are needed for more conclusive results.
The Relationship between Intellectual Thinking Tendencies and Creative Leadership of Primary School Administrators
Authors: Yoldaş Cenk , Yildirim Remzi
Published: September 2023

This study aimed to determine the relationship between intellectual thinking tendencies and creative leadership of primary school administrators. In this context, it was tried to investigate how intellectual thinking tendencies influence creative leadership. The study was conducted in the general survey model, which is widely used in quantitative research methods. The participants of study consist of school administrators working in primary schools affiliated to Manisa, Yunusemre District Directorate of National Education. The study was conducted in the fall term of 2022-2023 academic year. The data was collected by “Intellectual Thinking Tendency Scale” and “Creative Leadership Scale” and was analyzed with SPSS 25 package program by taking the significance level as.05. Parametric analysis techniques were used in the analysis of the data. In this meaning: by minimum, maximum, arithmetic mean, and standard deviation values for descriptive statistics; by independent sample t-test for the differences in genders, administrative duties, and administrative seniorities; by One-way ANOVA Analysis for the differences of professional seniorities and professional fields were analyzed. The relation between intellectual thinking tendencies and creative leadership was analyzed with Pearson Correlation Coefficient. According to the results, primary school administrators’ intellectual thinking tendencies and creative leadership levels were found as high; according to their genders, administrative duties, administrative seniorities, professional seniorities, and professional fields, no meaningful differences were found. As the last result, the relationship between intellectual thinking tendencies and creative leadership of primary school administrators was observed in high scores.
Poem Selection and Text Processing in Secondary School Turkish Textbooks
Authors: Balcı Ahmet
Published: September 2023

Starting at the school level, language education develops comprehension and expression skills. It is important to develop literacy skills as it is the basic way of acquiring information. Native language textbooks created with a text-based approach are an integral part of this process. Accurate, qualified, and purposefully selected texts help achieve the objectives of language education, especially comprehension. In Turkey, the Turkish language courses offered in secondary schools to develop comprehension and expression skills aim to develop both the students’ native language competencies and their higher-level cognitive skills such as critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation along with their language skills. Since its inception in 2019, the Turkish Curriculum limits the selection of texts for textbooks to a framework that represents informative, narrative, and poetic structures. Due to the scarcity of studies on poetry and its teaching process, this study aims to determine the general view of the teaching process of poems in secondary school Turkish textbooks. Additionally, the study examines all the textbooks to be used in secondary schools in Turkey in the 2022–2023 academic year. The research model is a basic qualitative research design, and data were collected through document analysis. The analysis concluded that course books attempted to make students understand the poems in middle school Turkish textbooks, especially with open-ended questions in the process of comprehension education, and were limited to investigating the meanings of unknown words, explaining the content, determining the subject and main emotion, and trying to recognize some figures of speech.
Effect of Readers Theater on Reading Comprehension Skills and Reading Motivation among Students of Turkish as a Foreign Language
Authors: Aktaş Elif
Published: September 2023

Different methods, techniques and strategies are employed in teaching to improve reading, especially comprehension skills to ensure reading motivation. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of readers theater on reading comprehension skills and reading motivation in teaching Turkish as a foreign language. In the study, in which an exploratory mixed design in which quantitative and qualitative research methods were used together was preferred, the subjects were determined by convenience sampling. Accordingly, 61 B1 level students (31 experimental, 30 control) learning Turkish as a foreign language at a state university in southern Turkey were assigned as the experimental and control groups. Reading comprehension achievement test was used to collect data in the study., reading motivation scale and semi-structured interview form were used to collect data. Dependent and independent groups t-test was used to analyze quantitative data; descriptive analysis and content analysis were used to analyze qualitative data. The results reveal that the reading theater technique had a positive effect on the reading comprehension skills and reading motivation of the students in the experimental group. In addition, it was determined that the students expressed positive opinions about the reading theater. Based on these results, it is suggested that reading theater technique should be used to increase the reading motivation of Turkish as a foreign language learner and improve their reading comprehension skills.
Tekstilaktivitet anno 1960 i lys av ansvarlig kreativitet
Authors: Fauske Laila Belinda , Haakonsen Peter
Published: September 2023

I 1960 ble håndarbeid, sløyd og tegning slått sammen til faget forming i Norge. Hovedmålet for faget var å kultivere skapende krefter og estetisk følsomhet. Mens forming har blitt beskrevet som et individfrigjøringsprosjekt, er dagens kunst- og håndverksfag mer orientert mot samfunn og framtid, inkludert bærekraft. Denne artikkelen bygger på konseptet ansvarlig kreativitet, der elevenes kreative arbeider blant annet kobles til etiske og samfunnsrelevante tematikker. Artikkelen søker svar på forskningsspørsmålet: I hvilken grad svarer tekstilaktivitet i forming fra 1960 til konseptet ansvarlig kreativitet, og hvordan kommer dette eventuelt til uttrykk? Med assemblage som metodisk tilnærming analyserer artikkelen forsøks­planen fra 1960 med særlig vekt på tekstilaktivitet. Analysen identifiserer nøkkelbegreper i tekstmaterialet, etablerer lenker og drøfter relasjoner mellom disse. Gjennom fleksible, visuelle forma­sjoner fremtrer ulike sider ved faget. Forsøksplanen fra 1960 bruker ikke spesifikt begrepet kreativitet, men rommer et spenn mellom skapende krefter og virkelighetsnære oppdrag. Tekstilaktivitet anno 1960 vektlegger det nære for å kunne strekke seg inn i framtiden. Der forming var rettet mot eget liv og egne framtidsscenarier, er det globale perspektiver og scenarier som i dag aktualiseres gjennom ansvarlig kreativitet. Analysen løfter frem det brede spekteret som kan ligge til virkelighetsnære oppdrag, også med relevans for undervisning i dag. Artikkelen argumenterer for at historisk materiale kan gi perspektiver som aktualiserer skolefagene slöjd og kunst og håndverk i møte med bærekraftstematikk.
Keywords: Ansvarlig kreativitet, assemblage, forming, tekstil, læreplan, virkelighetsnær
Læringssyn skaperverkstedslitteraturen
Authors: Høibo Ingrid Holmboe
Published: September 2023

Skaparrørsla (på engelsk Maker movement) veks raskt verda over og løftar fabrikasjon- og kommunikasjonsteknologi som nye verktøy inn i kreative prosessar, saman med det skapande menneskje som nøkkelspelar i den digitale utviklinga av samfunnet. Skaparrørsla insisterer på at å skape er ein grunnleggande menneskeleg aktivitet og i ein skaparverkstad (på engelsk Makerspace) er læringa som skjer i- og mellom menneskjer, og i møte med material og verktøy, den viktigaste verdiskapinga. Rørsla let seg vanskeleg knytte til ein enkelt kultur, trend eller hending. Snarare er det eit samanfall av fleire samtidige, som haker-, restarter- og gjer-det-sjølv-rørslene (DIY), samt ideear og tankesett frå entreprenørskap- og STE(A)M-pedagogikken m.fl. Skaparverkstader er no etablert både i- og utanfor formelle læringsmiljø i Noreg, i folkebibliotek, museum, vitskapssenter, skular og universitet. Rørsla er slik også iferd med å påverke det pedagogiske arbeidet i skulen, særleg i øving av digitale kompetansar og arbeid med teknologi. Samtidig er det vanskeleg å identifisere ei stringent retning på kva læringssyn dette styrer etter. Målet med studia er å undersøke korleis forskarar har skildra og analysert tankesettet knytt til læring i skaparrørslelitteraturen frå tidlegare studiar, internasjonalt og nasjonalt, med eit særleg søkelys på kunst- og handverksfaget. Gjennom litteraturgjennomgangar kjem det fram at den skaparsentrerte undervisninga og læringa både har fått form og fotfeste som er tilpassa og integrert i dei skulekulturane der både rørsla og forskinga har fått halde på ei stund, som i USA. I norsk samanheng er både skaparrørsla og skaparrørsleforsking kome kortare. Førebels er det fyrst og fremst STEM-fag og uformelle læringssituasjonar som har tatt eigarskap og gitt form til den skaparsentrerte pedagogikken. I kunst- og handverksfag-samanheng dreier forskinga seg i stor grad om prosjekt utført i- og av høgare utdanning.Nøkkelord: læringssyn, læring, skaparverkstad, skaparrørsle, kunst- og handverksfag
Visuelle bilder i bevegelse
Authors: Liene Anne-Mette , Klungland Monica
Published: September 2023

Denne artikkelen tar utgangspunkt i forskningsprosjektet Å nøste hvor målet er å bidra til å utvikle tverrfaglige undervisningsmetoder innenfor kunstfag, for å fremme utdanningskvalitet i barnehage- lærerutdanningen. Spørsmålet som stilles i artikkelen er hvordan en performativ tilnærming til formingsfaget i barnehagen kan åpne for tverrfaglige potensialer. Den performative tilnærmingen innebærer å rette oppmerksomheten mot selve aktiviteten og det materielles rolle i lek med materialer. Forskningsmetoden er praksis-drevet (Haseman, 2006) og går ut på at forskerne i samarbeid med en gruppe barnehage-barn og barnehagens personale utforsker lek og bevegelser med nøster. Filmer og fotografier fra denne leken analyseres med blikk for møter mellom mennesker og materialer. Prosjektet forankres teoretisk med begrepet romtidmaterialisering (Barad, 2007) og Rudolf Labans romlære “choreutics” (Laban & Ullman, 2011). Undersøkelsen viser hvordan sted kan forstås som en lokasjon for endring og at det finnes skapende potensialer i opplevd stillhet. Rommet beskrives som et bilde i bevegelse der tid skapes i en kjede av evige hendelser. Disse opp-dagelsene, av hvordan det i en performativ tilnærming skapes med både materiale og bevegelser, åpner nye tverrfaglige undervisningsmulig-heter i møtet mellom fagene forming og drama i barnehagelærerut-danningen. Slike tverrfaglige, skapende potensialer kan ha relevans for bærekraft fordi det handler om hvordan vi blir til som mennesker i møte med materialer og omgivelser.Keywords: performativitet, tverrfaglighet, forming i barnehagen, romtidmaterialisering
The Effect of Wages, Infrastructure, and Political Stability on Foreign Investment in Indonesia
Authors: Sari Weny Permata , Kurniasih Erni Panca , Lestari Nindya , Supriyanto Eko , Astuti Ninuk Dwi
Published: September 2023

The aim of the this research is to examine the impact of wages, infrasrtructure, and political stability on foreign investment in Indonesia. The data used is secondary data in the form of panel data covering 34 province in Indonesia from 2017 to 2021. Dynamic panel regression estimation is used in this work to analyze statistical data using Stata 13 and Eviews 10 software. According to the study’s partial findings wages have positive effect but not significantly on foreign investment in short and long term. In addition, infrastructure has a positive and significant impact on foreign investment both the long and short term. Meanwhile political stability was found to have a negative but insignificant effect on foreign investment, both in short and long term. However, wages, infrastructure, and political stability simultaneously have a significant effect on foreign investment in Indonesia. Therefore, according to this study, the government must continue to increase infrastructure development. In addition, workers and employers must take into account their needs when setting wage rules. Even though the nation is in a dynamic condition, another component that must be considered is related to a solid democracy.
Economic Feasibility of Carnation Cultivation in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Balamurugan P. , Senthilnathan S. , Vidhyavathi A. , Kavitha M. , Gangaiselvi R.
Published: September 2023

Aim: To estimate the economics of Carnation Production under Protected cultivation, to estimate the feasibility of the protected cultivation of Carnation in the study district, and to assess the constraints faced by the farmers in scaling up the protected cultivation in the study district and to suggest suitable solutions.

Study Design: An ex-post-facto study was conducted, among the carnation cultivators of Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu.

Place and Duration of Study: The Nilgiris district was purposively selected for the study as it possesses the largest area under carnation flower cultivation in Tamil Nadu and the study was conducted between April 2023 and June 2023.

Methodology: The present study employed a multi-stage purposive cum random sampling technique to select the district, blocks, villages, and respondents for research. The Nilgiris district was purposefully chosen for its significance in carnation flower cultivation within Tamil Nadu. Specifically, Kothagiri, Coonoor, and Uthagai blocks of the Nilgiris district were selected as focal areas for this investigation. Within each of these selected blocks, two villages were chosen, resulting in a total of six villages as study locations. To ensure representation, 30 farmers engaged in carnation cultivation were then selected, with a proportion of 5 farmers per village. The respondents were interviewed with a pre-structured questionnaire through a random approach. Furthermore, the study incorporated feasibility analysis, which included evaluating key financial metrics such as the Benefit-Cost Ratio, Net Present Worth, and Internal Rate of Return. These financial analyses were conducted to assess the economic viability and potential returns associated with carnation cultivation in the Nilgiris district.

Results: The results reveal that the net return/ 4000 m2 is Rs. 16.67 lakhs. The BCR was found to be 1.40 (Financially feasible). The NPV was found to be Rs. 70.35 lakhs and the IRR was estimated to be 40.00 per cent. Major constraints encountered by the farmers include the higher cost of polyhouse material and construction, followed by the higher cost of the seedlings and the poor availability of skilled labour.

Conclusion: Protected cultivation technology unlocks the potential to produce crops with high productivity and superior quality.
Interactive Effect of Elevated Carbon Dioxide, Temperature and Nitrogen on the Growth Parameters of Rice at Active Tillering Stage
Authors: Priyadharshini T. B. , Meena S. , Baskar M. , Jayaprakash P. , Umamaheswari T.
Published: September 2023

Ever since industrialization began, carbon dioxide [CO2] concentration in the atmosphere got increased and it consecutively raised the temperature. This change in climate would affect the agricultural production and crop growth. A pot culture experiment was conducted during the Kuruvai season (June - September) of the year 2023 at Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College & Research Institute, Tiruchirappalli to assess the rice growth up to active tillering stage under elevated [CO2] and temperature conditions at different doses of nitrogen (N) fertilization. Rice seedlings were grown inside the four Open Top Chambers (OTC) at ambient (422 ppm) and elevated CO2 (550 ppm) conditions as well as chamber controlled and elevated temperature (+2°C) with four different doses of N (control, 100% recommended dose of N (RDN), 150% RDN and 200% RDN). Plant growth parameters like plant height, number of tillers, leaf area, root length and root volume, root and shoot dry matter were increased significantly under elevated [CO2] (eCO2) conditions. Whereas, all the growth parameters were severely influenced by increased temperature. Increasing N concentration increased the plant growth irrespective of the treatments and the effect was more pronounced in eCO2 treatment due to the fertilization effect of [CO2] as it directly necessitates photosynthesis which improves overall growth of rice plants. Under the future changing climatic conditions suitable N doses should be optimized for the better crop production.
Allelic Diversity of OsEPF2 Governing Stomatal Regulation in Rice
Authors: Behera Debasmita , Williams M.  , Manonmani S.  , Senthil A.  , Sudha M.  , Raveendran M.  , Raghu R.
Published: September 2023

Rice production has been significantly hindered by frequent drought events in recent times, directly impacting food security and agricultural sustainability. In the current study, a set of 100 diverse rice accessions from 3K RG panel were evaluated for Epidermal patterning factor 2 (OsEPF2) loci which governs the stomatal density on the matured leaves by preventing excessive stomatal development. This plays an important role in drought tolerance in plants. Hence, this gene was selected for analyzing haplotype variation which revealed 27 SNPs and 59 INDELs. Seven significant non-synonymous SNPs, grouped the one hundred accessions into three haplotype groups with the allelic combination CGATGCG for H1, TTGGAAA for H2 and CGGGGCG for H3. This shows the allelic diversity of the population that can be potentially employed in breeding of rice varieties with improved drought tolerance and water use efficiency by assembling superior haplotype.
Effect of Organic Manures and Bio-fertilizers on Growth and Yield of Baby Corn
Authors: Sri Satti Ramya Suma , Debbarma Victor , Reddy Singi Reddy Keerthana
Published: September 2023

A field experiment was conducted during zaid 2022 at Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, SHUATS, Prayagraj (U.P) to determine the “Effect of Organic manures and Bio-fertilizers on growth and yield of baby corn”. There were nine treatments each replicated thrice and the experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design. The experiment involves the organic manures like Farm Yard Manure (FYM)- 20t/ha, Poultry Manure- 4t/ha, Vermicompost- 4t/ha along with the combination of biofertilizers such as, Azotobactor (20g) and Azospirillum (20g). The results revealed that, significant and higher plant height (138.7 cm), plant dry weight (55.49 g), maximum number of cobs/plant (1.93), cob length (19.1 cm), cob weight (52.54 g), stover yield (22.05 t/ha) and harvest index (29.15%) were recorded with poultry manure (4t/ha) + Azotobactor (20g) + Azospirillum (20g).
Correlation between EMF and Gibbs Free Energy, and the Relative Concentration of Electrolytes in a Concentration Cell
Authors: Walia Sumeir
Published: September 2023

The experiment aimed at establishing a link between the varying concentration of the electrolyte in one half-cell of a concentration cell and the resulting EMF generated across the cell. Further, it also drew a connection between this variation and the change in Gibbs free energy for the electrochemical reaction. The change in Gibbs free energy calculated for the electrochemical reaction for each C2 value indicated a decreasing trend with an increasing C2 concentration. It was thus observed that as C2 increased, or the difference in concentrations of the two electrolytes decreased, the spontaneity of the reaction decreased. Reduction occurs at the negatively charged cathode and oxidation occurs at the positively charged anode. Here, aqueous NaCl is undergoing electrolysis – where the Cl-1 ions are attracted to the positive anode and get oxidized due to the loss of electrons and emerge as chlorine Cl2 gas.
Antibacterial Activities of Aqueous and Hydroethanolic Extracts of Anogeissus leiocarpus on the In vitro Growth of two Multiresistant Strains of Salmonella typhimurium Isolated from Broilers Chickens
Authors: Ouattara Anzoumana Lassinan , Abou Ouattara , Karamoko Ouattara , Julien Golly Koffi , Adama Coulibaly
Published: September 2023

Poultry products have quickly become one of the most consumed sources of protein in the world. However, poultry farmers face enormous economic losses caused by the emergence of multi-resistant bacteria. In addition, the consumption of eggs and poultry meat also causes several infectious diseases within populations as well as poisonings and therefore a public health problem.

Aims: The objective of our study was to evaluate in vitro the antibacterial properties of aqueous and 70% hydroethanolic extracts of the leaves of Anogeissus leiocarpus on two strains of multiresistant Salmonella typhimurium isolated from the faeces of broilers chickens.

Methodology: The agar well method was used to test the susceptibility of bacterial strains while the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) were determined by the liquid dilution method.

Results: On the two multiresistant Salmonella typhimurium germs, the aqueous and 70% hydroethanolic extracts of Anogeissus leiocarpus gave zones of inhibition diameter between 13-22 mm while the minimum bactericidal concentrations (MBC) were ranged between 12.5 mg/ml  and 25 mg/ml. The results of the phytochemical analysis of the extracts studied reveal the presence of several families of secondary metabolites including phenolic compounds, cardiac glycosides, saponins, alkaloids and then sterols and terpenes. However, these secondary metabolites are distributed differently within the aqueous and 70% hydroethanolic extracts.

Conclusion: In view of the results obtained in the present work, this plant could be used as a phytomedicine to combat pathologies linked to Salmonella typhimurium in broiler chickens and as an antibacterial agent in food products that may harbor strains of Salmonella typhimurium.
Trends in Preventive Aspirin Use by Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk
Authors: Wilson Linnea M. , Anderson Timothy S.
Published: January 2025

This study uses National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data to examine national trends in preventive aspirin use among populations at low and high atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk and with existing ASCVD.
Surface Interactive Assembly of Ruthenium Based Janus Bimetallic Nanoparticles With Active Dual‐Function Sites for Efficient Use in CO2 Utilization
Authors: Kim Heesu , Lee Seongjun , Seo Boseok , Xu Min , Rasika Mane , Lee Chanmin , Irvine John T.S. , Kim Minkyu , Jeon Yukwon
Published: January 2025

Noble bimetallic nanoparticles (NPs) are nowadays essential in various applications, like CO2 utilization by dry reforming of methane (DRM), due to their unique and potential properties. A synthesis method for Ru based Janus‐structured NPs is presented via surface interactive assembly of deposited Ru and emerged Ni species from carefully tailored perovskite oxide support. As noble‐metals typically result in the alloy, an exclusive formation mechanism is introduced by utilizing Ru energetically favorable for the Janus phase by lower ground state energy from interactions between the strongly embedded cluster and perovskite surface. Consequently, noticeable Janus NPs, controllable in size and composition with active configuration by dual‐function sites and interface strains, are well‐produced with high distribution. DRM performance highly exceeds conventional Ru over 5 times in TOFs for both CO2 and CH4 with improved stability maintaining H2/CO for 100 h without sintering at harsh reaction conditions, which comprehensively exhibits distinct advantages over recent works. Fundamental studies indicate combined electronic d‐band structures proving distinctive CO2 dissociation and CH4 activation, involving efficient dehydrogenation and CO production via surface oxygenation, considerably suppresses coking. This approach presents a potential avenue to surmount constraints on designing bimetallic NPs in any structured oxide systems for effective materials in various low carbon relevant industries.
Universal Hydrogel Carrier Enhances Bone Graft Success: Preclinical and Clinical Evaluation
Authors: Calder Dax , Oveissi Farshad , Maleknia Simin , Huang Tom , Koong Bernard , Abrams Terence , Oar Andrew , Chrzanowski Wojciech , Dehghani Fariba , Fathi Ali
Published: January 2025

Orthopedic, maxillofacial, and complex dentoalveolar bone grafting procedures that require donor‐site bone harvesting can be associated with post‐surgical complications. There has been widespread adoption of exogenously sourced particulate bone graft materials (BGM) for bone regenerative procedures; however, the particulate nature of these materials may lead to compromised healing outcomes, mainly attributed to structural collapse of the BGM, prolonged tissue healing. In this study, a fully synthetic thermoresponsive hydrogel‐based universal carrier matrix (TX) that forms flowable and shapable putties with different BGMs while spatially preserving the particles in a 3D scaffold at the implantation site is introduced. The potential synergistic effect of the carrier is investigated in combination with particulate demineralized bone matrix (DBM) in a standard muscle pouch nude mice model (n = 24) as well as in a rabbit femoral critical‐sized cortico‐cancellous bone defect model (n = 9). Finally, the clinical usability, safety, and efficacy of the carrier for the delivery of deproteinized bovine bone mineral (DBBM) are evaluated in a controlled clinical trial for extraction socket alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) (n = 11 participants). Overall, the TX carrier improved the delivery of different types of BGMs, maintaining these spatially at the implantation site with minimal inflammatory responses, resulting in favorable bone regenerative outcomes.
Reconfigurable Manipulation of Sound with a Multimaterial 3D Printed Origami Metasurface
Authors: Le Dinh Hai , Kronowetter Felix , Chiang Yan Kei , Maeder Marcus , Marburg Steffen , Powell David A.
Published: January 2025

The challenge in reconfigurable manipulation of sound waves using metasurfaces lies in achieving precise control over acoustic behavior while developing efficient and practical tuning methods for structural configurations. However, most studies on reconfigurable acoustic metasurfaces rely on cumbersome and time‐consuming control systems. These approaches often struggle with fabrication techniques, as conventional methods face limitations such as restricted material choices, challenges in achieving complex geometries, and difficulties in incorporating flexible components. This paper proposes a novel approach for developing a reconfigurable metasurface inspired by the Kresling origami, designed for programmable manipulation of acoustic waves at an operating frequency of 2000 Hz. The origami unit cell is fabricated using multimaterial three‐dimensional (3D) printing technology, allowing for the simultaneous printing of two materials with different mechanical properties, thus creating a bistable origami‐based structure. Through optimization, two equilibrium states achieve a reflection phase difference of π through the application of small axial force, F, or torque, T. Various configurations of the metasurface, generated from different combinations of these two equilibria, enable distinct reflective behaviors with switchable and programmable functionalities. The principle of this work simplifies the shaping of acoustic waves through a straightforward mechanical mechanism, eliminating the need for complex control systems and time‐consuming adjustments.
Visible‐Light‐Promoted Photocatalyst‐Free Unsymmetrical Synthesis of Diaryl 1, 2‐Diketones from Terminal Alkynes/ Alkenes and Aryl Halides Under the Formate‐Air‐DMSO Condition
Authors: Chen Xueqin , Wen Xiaoqing , Fu Yang , Liu Yingtian , Tan Rui , Li Jiahong
Published: January 2025

A method has been developed for the synthesis of symmetrical and unsymmetrical aryl 1, 2‐diketones at room temperature, without the need for transition metals or photocatalysts. This protocol employs aromatic terminal alkynes or alkenes to react with aryl iodides under conditions involving formate, air, and DMSO. Mechanistic studies indicate that formate, air, and DMSO are all necessary conditions, and that the highly reactive carbon dioxide radical anion (CO2⋅−) generated under these conditions plays a key role in the reaction.
The Latest Insights into Multiply Selective Diels–Alder Reactions Using a Chiral‐Cavity‐Structured Lewis‐Acidic Boron Catalyst
Authors: Matsui Kai , Toh Kohei , Sakamoto Tatsuhiro , Hatano Manabu , Ishihara Kazuaki
Published: January 2025

The latest insights into multiply selective Diels–Alder (DA) reactions is presented, where a chiral‐cavity‐structured Lewis‐acidic boron catalyst is employed. The catalyst ((R)‐1) is capable of recognizing both dienes and dienophiles, primarily due to the influence of the suitable steric factors of its cavity. By taking advantage of the structural and exo‐product‐inducing properties of (R)‐1, even in the presence of a mixture of inseparable dienes, the target products were successfully obtained in high yield with high enantioselectivity. As (R)‐1 exhibited the capacity to differentiate between three‐dimensional isomeric transition‐state structures in DA reactions, this work contributes to the advancement of artificial enzyme‐like catalysis, which has so far remained elusive.
CAMKIIδ Reinforces Lipid Metabolism and Promotes the Development of B Cell Lymphoma
Authors: Zhang Jiawei , Xu Senlin , Fang Hui , Wu Dehao , Ouyang Ching , Shi Yunfei , Hu Zhenkang , Zhang Mingfeng , Zhong Yaoyao , Zhao Junwei , Gan Yichao , Zhang Shize , Liu Xiaoqian , Yin Jie , Li Yuan , Tang Mengyue , Wang Yingda , Li Ling , Chan Wing C , Horne David , Feng Mingye , Huang Wendong , Gu Ying
Published: January 2025

The most prevalent types of lymphomas are B cell lymphomas (BCL). Newer therapies for BCL have improved the prognosis for many patients. However, approximately 30% with aggressive BCL either remain refractory or ultimately relapse. These patients urgently need other options. This study shows how calcium/calmodulin‐dependent protein kinase II delta (CAMKIIδ) is pivotal for BCL development. In BCL cells, ablation of CAMKIIδ inhibits both lipolysis from lipid droplets and oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS). With lipolysis blocked, BCL progression is markedly suppressed in two distinct BCL mouse models: MYC‐driven EµMyc mice and Myc/Bcl2 double‐expressed mice. When CAMKIIδ is present, it destabilizes transcription factor Forkhead Box O3A (FOXO3A) by phosphorylating it at Ser7 and Ser12. This then permits transcription of downstream gene IRF4 – a master transcription factor of lipid metabolism. The CAMKIIδ/FOXO3A axis bolsters lipid metabolism, mitochondrial respiration, and tumor fitness in BCL under metabolic stress. This study also evaluates Tetrandrine (TET), a small molecule compound, as a potent CAMKIIδ inhibitor. TET attenuates metabolic fitness and elicits therapeutic responses both in vitro and in vivo. Collectively, this study highlights how CAMKIIδ is critical in BCL progression. The results also pave the way for innovative therapeutic strategies for treating aggressive BCL.