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USULAN PERBAIKAN TATA LETAK FASILITAS DAN PERALATAN KERJA PADA UD. DUA DEWI
Authors: Amaliatus Sholicha  , Teguh Oktiarso  , Purnomo
Published: December 2022

Perancangan tata letak fasilitas dan perbaikan peralatan kerja sangat penting untuk meningkatkan produktivitas. Penataan mesin serta peralatan kerja, pemanfaatan lantai produksi dan perancangan peralatan kerja yang ergonomis. Sehingga dilakukan perancangan usulan alternatif tata letak fasilitas menggunakan BLOCPLAN, dan pendekatan Anthropometri untuk merancang peralatan kerja (kursi dan meja) yang sesuai dengan dasar ergonomi. Pada perancangan usulan alternatif usulan tata letak fasilitas didapatkan sembilan usulan, dipilih alternatif kesembilan dengan Adjacency score 0.62, Rel dist score 993.43, R-score 0.85, dan jarak perpindahan bahan sebesar 71,83 meter. Usulan perbaikan kursi yaitu tinggi kursi 396.1 mm, lebar kursi 422.6 mm dan panjang kursi 348.4 mm, tinggi sandaran 531.5 mm dan lebar sandaran 423.25 mm. Sedangkan ukuran usulan meja yaitu tinggi meja 656 mm, lebar meja 1276,1 mm, dan panjang meja 6135 mm.
Metodologi Memahami Hadis
Authors: Kurniawan Benny
Published: December 2022

The development of science from time to time has contributed to the emergence of new methods and approaches to understanding hadith, because hadith is one of the main sources of Islamic law, second only to the Al-Qur'an, cannot be separated from study and research. In the method of understanding (syarh) hadith, the scholars use 3 methods, namely the tahlili method (analytical), the ijmali method (global), and the muqarin method (comparison). Like an uncracked ivory, the three methods have their own strengths and weaknesses.
Manajemen Full Day School untuk Meningkatkan Mutu Madrasah di MTs Negeri 3 Kebumen
Authors: Arifah Umi
Published: December 2022

This research is a qualitative descriptive research with a case study approach on the implementation of the Full Day School program at MTs Negeri 3 Kebumen. The data sources for this research consisted of documentation, field visits and interviews with several elements such as: madrasa heads, Full Day School administrators, and teachers. Collection techniques used interview instruments, participatory observation, documentation. The qualitative data analysis technique uses 3 stages, namely 1) data reduction, 2) data display, and 3) data verification. The results of the study can be concluded that the implementation of Full Day School management to improve the quality of madrasas is carried out through four activity processes which include planning, organizing, implementing and supervising. Full Day School management is well implemented as evidenced by the achievements achieved by students through various competitions both in the academic and non-academic fields at various levels including sub-districts, districts, provinces and national events.
Gaya Kepemimpinan Situasional Kepala Sekolah Alam Lukulo Kebumen
Authors: Fauziah Muna , Rokhmawanto Sulis
Published: December 2022

This study intends to analyze the situational leadership style of the principal to improve the quality of education at the Lukulo Natural School, Kebumen. The research was carried out at the Lukulo Nature School, Kebumen. The participant of this research is the principal of the Lukulo Natural School, Kebumen. The author uses descriptive qualitative research methods. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. All data were analyzed using an interactive model with the flow: data recording, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The research found that the principal of the Alam Lukulo Kebumen School applied several leadership styles to improve the quality of education at the Lukulo Kebumen Nature School in the form of telling style (giving work to subordinates and directing), selling style (making clear rules), participating style (solving problems together) , and delegating style (giving full responsibility to the teacher).
Implementasi Pembelajaran Kooperatif Pada Materi Bahasa Arab di Pondok Pesantren Al Istiqomah Kebumen
Authors: Satibi Imam , Fauziah Muna
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study is to analyze the management of cooperative learning at Al Istiqomah Kebumen Islamic Boarding School. This research is a qualitative research. Data obtained from observation and in-depth interviews. The research was conducted at the Al Istiqomah Islamic Boarding School, Tanjungsari, Petanahan, Kebumen. The subjects of this study were course participants or customers of the Kebumen Arab Village. Data were analyzed through interactive analysis. The sequence of stages are data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The research found that the implementation of cooperative learning in the Kebumen Arab Village had gone well by emphasizing the participants to speak with the concept of biʻah lughawiyah or the Arabic language environment and the direct method of aṭ-Ṭarῑqah al-Mubāsyarah which was combined with cultural and sociolinguistic elements so that they were able to adapt to speak Arabic.
Manajemen Pendidikan Karakter Di MTs Negeri 5 Kebumen (Pembiasaan, Keteladanan dan Karakter)
Authors: Rokhmawanto Sulis , Fatimah Siti
Published: December 2022

This research is motivated by the phenomenon of implementation character education at MTs Negeri 5 Kebumen. As a madrasa residing in a rural environment, to be precise in the Klirong sub-district, MTs Negeri 5 Kebumen has implemented teaching-based character education Islam and able to achieve quite brilliant achievements, both academic achievements and non-academic. The purpose of this research is to find out knowledge, commitment and student action towards character education in MTs Country 5 Kebumen. This research includes the types of qualitative descriptive research with a phenomenological approach with research subjects at MTs Negeri 5 Kebumen. The data collection technique used is the observation technique, interviews and documentation studies. Data analysis techniques use the Miles and Huberman. The results of the analysis show that: 1) students' understanding of the program character education and various activities that contain character values at Mts Negeri 5 Kebumen, both intracurricular, extracurricular, habituation and activities spontaneity. 2) students have shown a strong commitment to education character in MTs Negeri 5 Kebumen, namely the willingness of students to make promises to comply with all regulations that apply in madrasas and be ready to get sanctions for violations. 3) students have shown that action reflects the character values in MTs Negeri 5 Kebumen like using speech, attitude and good deeds.
Penanaman Nilai-Nilai Karakter Komunitas Rumah Inklusif Kebumen dengan Paradigma Sembilan Nilai Utama Gus Dur
Authors: Salma Kholilatus , Arifah Umi
Published: December 2022

This research uses a qualitative research type with a case study approach to the Kebumen Inclusive Home Community with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. All data was analyzed using a field analysis model, with data reduction flow, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study can be concluded that the cultivation of character values ​​carried out by the Kebumen Inclusive Home Community when viewed using the paradigm of Gus Dur's nine main values ​​related to monotheism, humanity, justice, equality, liberation, simplicity, chivalry, and traditional wisdom. Based on these nine values, the character values ​​instilled in the Kebumen Inclusive Home Community include independence, responsibility, religion, tolerance, hard work, creative, independent, democracy, curiosity, national spirit, love for the motherland, respect for achievement, friendship or communicativeness, love peace, care for the environment, and care for society
Strategi Marketing Mix 4p dalam Mewujudkan Sekolah Unggulan
Authors: Khakimatusodiqoh Khakimatusodiqoh , Muhyidin Muhyidin , Fauziah Muna , Chamidi Agus Salim
Published: December 2022

This research is motivated by the phenomenon of increasingly stringent competition in educational institutions at all levels, especially at the Early Childhood level. In this regard, this study aims to find out the application of the 4P marketing mix strategy in creating excellent schools in RA Queen Al Khadijah District. The method used by researchers in researching this case is to use a qualitative approach, because a qualitative approach is used to describe, describe systematically, factually and accurately about the facts and the nature of the relationship between the phenomena being investigated. The sources of data obtained are by using observation, interviews, and documentation. The strategy used by RA Queen Al Khadijah is to implement a marketing mix strategy or better known as 4P (Product, Price, Place, Promotion). Product strategy, price, place and promotion All are carried out by RA Queen AL Khadijah in providing satisfaction to consumers, increasing the number of students, the quality of students so that the label as a superior school will be given by consumers.
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Kepala Madrasah dan Kinerja Guru terhadap Prestasi Belajar Siswa Madrasah Ibtidaiyah
Authors: Zaroh Zaroh , Fauziah Muna , Rokhmawanto Sulis
Published: December 2022

This research is intended to answer the following problems: 1) Is there any influence of the leadership of the madrasa head on student achievement? 2) Is there an effect of teacher performance on student achievement? 3) Is there an influence of the leadership of the madrasa head and teacher performance together on student achievement at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Ma'arif NU 1 Kalijaran? This type of research is a quantitative research. The data was obtained by using questionnaires, observations, interviews and documentation. All data obtained were then analyzed using quantitative data analysis. The results of the study found that: 1) The leadership of the madrasah head had a positive and significant effect on student achievement as evidenced by the regression calculation obtained a positive constant of 3,017 where the variable of Madrasah Principal Leadership (X1) had a significant number > 0.05, which was 0.915 with a calculated t value 1.108. The more the leadership of the madrasa head increases, the learning achievement of students will increase; 2) Teacher performance has a positive and significant effect on student achievement with the Teacher Performance variable (X2) having a significant number > 0.05, which is equal to 0.17 with a t-value of 2,505, it is concluded that the Teacher Performance variable has a positive and significant effect on learning achievement; 3) The leadership of the madrasah head and teacher performance simultaneously influence the results of student achievement at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Ma'arif NU 1 Kalijaran which is obtained from the calculation of F count of 159.686 with a significance of <0.05, which is equal to 0.000. From these results it is known that the regression line equation can be used to predict Learning Achievement, or it can be said that the Madrasah Principal Leadership and Teacher Performance variables jointly affect Learning Achievement.
Investigando estratégias de resolução de situações-problema do campo aditivo
Authors: Morioka Julia Macedo de Oliveira , Ribeiro Rogério Marques
Published: December 2022

A presente pesquisa insere-se no Programa de Mestrado Profissional em Ensino de Ciências e Matemática do Instituto Federal de Educação Ciência e Tecnologia - Campus São Paulo. O objetivo do estudo foi de investigar e analisar as estratégias de resolução de situações-problema do campo aditivo, a partir da proposta de uma trajetória hipotética de aprendizagem (THA), desenvolvida com um grupo de estudantes do terceiro ano dos Anos Iniciais do Ensino Fundamental. Considerando esse olhar, foi desenvolvida uma pesquisa qualitativa do tipo Intervenção Pedagógica. A THA desenvolvida encontra-se na perspectiva de um ensino construtivista, considerando a Teoria dos Campos Conceituais, em especial o Campo Aditivo, e com este estudo foi possível tanto identificar a variedade de estratégias de resolução de situações-problema do campo aditivo, apresentadas por um grupo de estudantes do terceiro ano dos Anos Iniciais, como contribuir para a compreensão e aprendizagem de conceitos do campo aditivo.
Early Uterine Transplant Graft Loss Due to Thrombosis: Single-Center Experience With Causes, Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Authors: Kristek J , Sticova E , Chlupac J , Cermakova H , Maluskova J , Janousek L , Olausson M , Fronek J
Published: December 2022

Uterus transplantation (UTx) is a promising treatment option for women who wish to give birth but suffer from absolute uterine factor infertility. This paper presents an interim analysis of a trial focusing on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and management of graft thrombosis. Our team analyzed 10 cases of UTx (recipients numbered 1 to 10). Early thrombosis developed in 2 of 10 (20 %) recipients, and thrombectomy and temporary viability preservation were achieved in both cases. However, re-thrombosis developed in both cases, and a graft hysterectomy was carried out. In recipient number 2, vascular changes might have contributed to graft thrombosis. The histopathological finding of the explant revealed subintimal excentric fibrosis with focal sclerotic changes. In recipient number 8, thrombosis was facilitated by external compression of the vascular pedicles by the hematoma as well as production of de novo donor-specific antibodies. Thrombosis led to graft loss in both cases despite an attempt at a thrombectomy. Therefore, the focus must be on the prevention including a thorough evaluation of the donor candidate. In the postoperative course, perfusion is closely followed-up with an ultrasound, Doppler flow monitoring, and macroscopic evaluation of the cervix. In the case that findings are unclear, a relaparotomy should be promptly indicated. If thrombosis is revealed, a thrombectomy and an attempt to salvage of the graft are indicated; however, the role of this strategy is questionable due to the low chance of long-term success. The indication of upfront graft removal and early re-transplantation in the treatment of uterine graft remains debatable.
Emotional Regulation of Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic Review
Authors:   Korean Association For Persons With Autism, Lee SoHyun , An Eui-Jung , Yun Ralm , Chang Youngseon , Chung Healim
Published: December 2022

Young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) often experience difficulties developing emotional regulation because of their unique characteristics; therefore, it is necessary to support them. This article reviews previous intervention studies related to emotional regulations of young children with ASD. According to the criteria, a total of 56 experimental studies were selected and the general characteristics and their specific contents for emotional regulation of young children with ASD were analyzed; in total, 14 interventions were used to improve emotional regulation. The most used interventions were technology assisted instruction/intervention (TAII; 24, 42.9%), social skills training (SST; 21, 37.5%) and cognitive behavior instruction strategies (CBIS; 19, 33.9%). Regarding dependent variables, ‘cognitive evaluation of emotions’ was covered in 39 studies (69.6%), showing the highest rate. Based on the results, implications and future directions to improve the emotional regulation ability of young children with ASD are discussed.
The Effects of Instruction Strategy Using Special Interest Areas on Performance Rate and Accuracy in Mathematical Word Problems Solving Task of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Authors:   Korean Association For Persons With Autism, Lee HyunJung , Lee SoHyun
Published: December 2022

This study examined the effects of an instructional strategy using areas of special interest to students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) on their performance rate and accuracy in mathematical word problem-solving. The study used a multiple probe design for three students with ASD under three experimental conditions: baseline, intervention, and maintenance. First, the computation level of the word problem was selected by interviewing special education teachers and parents. Next, each participant’s special interest area was determined. Then, the interest areas were used to modify students’ word problems. Finally, the students were taught the instruction strategy’s four steps. The results indicated that the intervention increased each participant’s mathematical word problem-solving performance rate and accuracy. Furthermore, these effects persisted after the intervention. Several implications of the study are discussed
Peculiarities of the Middle Prydniprovia forest plantations use with the participation of Robinia pseudoacacia as raw material land for beekeeping
Authors: Shevchyk V. , Borysenko М. , Solomakha I. , Solomakha V.
Published: December 2022

Preconditions for the creation of artificial forest plantations of Robinia pseudoacacia L. in Kaniv Prydniprovia region, which were planted on ravine-beam systems and Dnipro cliffs during forest reclamation measures fighting against erosion processes, are presented. At the beginning of the 20th century, it began to be widely used in afforestation of areas with heavily washed-out soils, in particular on the steep slopes of ravines, on their bottoms and on the slopes of landslide terraces. Artificially created Robinia pseudoacacia plantations, in addition to their soil protection and water retention role, had a significant list of useful properties: wood source, medicinal plant, raw material base for beekeeping. Ecological and coenotic features of artificially formed plantations and spontaneously formed phytocenoses of Robinia pseudoacacia are reflected. A list of accompanying tree, shrub and herbaceous species of nectar- and pollen-bearing ecosystems of the Kaniv Nature Reserve, which grow in artificial plantations of Robinia pseudoacacia, which may also have some raw material value for beekeeping, has been formed. The data of phenological observations on the beginning of its flowering on the territory of Kaniv Nature Reserve during the last 50 years are given, where, depending on the temperature conditions in diffe rent years, it began to bloom in the time range of 30 days. The dependence of honey productivity of an apiary with a constant number of bee colonies on certain characteristics of weather conditions during the last 10 years is analyzed. The performance of the Robinia pseudoacacia honey harvest is not stable due to differences in weather conditions from year to year. There is a slight direct positive relationship between the amount of honey obtained and the sum of average daily temperatures for the second and third decade of May.
Main levers of environmental risk management in agrocenoses
Authors: Lishchuk А. , Parfeniuk А. , Horodyska І. , Boroday V. , Draga М.
Published: December 2022

The article considers the existing approaches to the management of environmental risks in agricultural production. It is noted that in order to minimize environmental risks in agrocenoses and improve environmental safety in agroecosystems, it is necessary to assess the consequences of the impact of agricultural activities on agrocenoses. Therefore, the purpose of the study is to summarize the main environmental risks in agrocenoses and determine levers of environmental risks managent to minimize their negative impact in agricultural production and improve the safety of agroecosystems. It is shown that in order to control the consequences of environmental risks, it is important to develop an algorithm for the process of managing environmental risks in agrocenoses throughout the crop cycle. The fundamental principles of this process include studying the main factors of environmental risks for growing crops and developing a list of environmental risks in agrocenoses; identification of the main levers of environmental risk management in agrocenoses, which include recommendations for the use of optimal measures in agricultural production to prevent or minimize environmental risks. The list of main environmental risks in agrocenoses is proposed, which summarizes the sources of their occurrence and the consequences for agrocenosis. The main environmental risks in agrocenoses include climate change, soil degradation, anthropogenic soil pollution, changing of the optimal ratio of land used in agriculture, unsatisfactory phytosanitary condition of crops. The main levers of environmental risk management in agrocenoses are identified and priority measures are given to prevent the negative consequences of the effects of biotic and abiotic factors on agrocenoses. It is noted that the development of new methodological approaches to the management of environmental risks will minimize their impact on agrocenoses and improve the safety of agroecosystems.
Characteristics of humus content on different soil types of Zdolbuniv district of Rivne Region
Authors: Dmitrievtseva N. , Veremchuk O. , Pilipaka S. , Hryshchenko O.
Published: December 2022

The dynamics of changes in the humus state of the soils of Zdolbuniv district during the V–XI rounds of agrochemical survey were analyzed. The state of biologization of agriculture, in particular the plowing of siderates, the introduction of straw and manure and the use of peat over the last 8 years in the studied area, is highlighted. Mandatory biologization of agriculture, taking into account the biological features of each crop, in particular, plant needs for nutrients, indicators of potential and effective soil fertility, its physical and chemical properties, assortment and chemistry of fertilizers, climatic conditions in a zonal section — comprehensive implementation of these measures will contribute to a significant increase soil fertility of the district’s agricultural lands, in particular improving its humus condition. Since an important reason for the lack of accumulation of humus reserves in the studied soils is the unsatisfactory state of biologicalization of agriculture in the area. Conclusions and suggestions on improving the humus condition of the soils of the studied area have been prepared. It is established that according to the results of agrochemical studies of agricultural lands of Zdolbuniv district of Rivne region for the XI round of agrochemical certification of agricultural lands, the weighted average humus content is 2.6% and corresponds to the average content. It was found that the studied soils of the district are characterized by very low and low (less than 2.1%) — 0.86 thousand hectares (10.0%), medium (from 2.1 to 3.0%) — 6.14 thousand hectare (71.7%), elevated (from 3.1 to 4.0%) — 1.5 thousand hectare (17.5%), high and very high (> 4%) — 0.06 thousand hectare (0.7%) humus content. In terms of the main types of soils, the highest humus content in meadow soils, meadow and chernozem soils, chernozem and meadow soils with content of 3.3% and on chernozems typical and chernozems strongly degraded of different degrees of erosion with an average humus content of 2.8%. It should be noted that the dynamics of humus content in the soils of Zdolbuniv district of Rivne region for the last 10 years of research shows the process of its stabilization and increase from 2.2% in 2007 to 2.6% in 2017. Comparing only the area of land plots, which were surveyed in three rounds — 2007, 2012 and 2017, the humus content is 2.5; 2.5 and 2.6%, respectively, which confirms the stabilization of the humus content over the past ten years of agrochemical research. An important reason for the lack of accumulation of humus reserves in the studied soils is the unsatisfactory state of biologization of agriculture in the area.
The need for monitoring mineral fertilizers for the content of pollutants
Authors: Kulidzhanov E. , Golubchenko V. , Viliayeva S. , Hrytsai T.
Published: December 2022

The possible danger of fertilizers used in agriculture as a source of heavy metals (HM) soil pollution, is analyzed in the article. The absence of any control/ monitoring system in Ukraine makes this danger possible. The literature analysis testifies that dangerous and very dangerous HM contain level in Ukrainian soils is determined at the area of 1,606 thousand hectares. Except the elements being detected and determined in agrochemical pasportisation program. the fertilizers or raw minerals nickel (Ni), arsenic (As), bromine (Br). chrome (Cr). Amongst these elements, only arsenic is being testified in the agricultural production (grain, fruits and berries, vegetables, forage; the rest is out of control. Complex fertilizers, besides, may contain fluorine (F) and strontium (Sr), at least non-radioactive. Certain amount of toxic metals is being absorbed by soil colloids, but thus their stepby-step release, and respectively presence in soils is enabled. Toxic elements contain in fertilizers depends, first of all on their production technology, as well as raw origin. Raw materials being sanctioned today, and originated from Russia, are most clear amongst those from other regions (North Africa). Industry and transport are also well-known as the environment pollution source, and this source cannot be controlled by agricultural growers. But it is possible to provide control of pollutants reaching soil seems to be quite real; where the organizational efforts are needed. In Ukraine the legislative basis which specifies the obligate control of the fertilizers pollution level, the register and content level of pollutants is absent. Also, the radiology level control is also actual. It is necessary, first of all, to solve the legislation basis problem, then the technical realization should be. The «Soil Protection Institute of the Ukraine» is competent enough with staff and equipment, to enable the staterun control under the HM level content in fertilizers, and at least sampling radiology control. The same concerns the raw minerals used in fertilizers production, so as it could help the fertilizers manufacturer to avoid possible problems in future.
Biologized agricultural methods as a basis for sustainabile functioning of a hop plantation
Authors: Stetsiuk O. , Kyrychenko L. , Ratoshniuk V. , Shtanko I. , Lyubchenko V. , Ilyinsky Y.
Published: December 2022

Intensive technological process of hop growing traditionally supposes withholding of spaces between rows of hop plantations free of vegetation due to the interrow cultivating. It results in the disruption of the natural process of reproduction of soil fertility, and in a decrease in the stability of the functioning and productivity of agrobiocenosis. In a hop growing the problem of humulocenosis constancy home and foreign scientists partly decide by green manure in spaces between rows. It makes it possible to restock organic substances of soil in the conditions of deficit of organic fertilizers and decrease anthropogenic pressure on an environment. This issue is studied more widely and publications on this theme meet in professional editions. However, the problem of application of grass mixtures for tinning the spaces between rows, and its influence on the soil fertility factor, water-physical and chemical properties, and hop productivity has not been sufficiently studied. The aim of the research is to develop the main agroecological components of the sustainable functioning of the agrobiocenosis of hop plantations in order to prevent deterioration because of the anthropogenic loading. Methods of researches are the field experiments, laboratory researches, meteorological researches, statistical methods of analysis. It has been pro­ven that the efficient functioning of the agrobiocenosis of hop plantations is ensured by energy–saving norms for the use of fertilizers, which are based on green manure of row spacing (oil radish) with the introduction of 20 000 kg of humus per hectare + N180Р160К220; double green manure between rows (oil radish and lupine alternately) + N100Р60К120; sod between rows with the introduction of 20000 kg of humus per hectare before turfing + N180Р160К220. At the same time, the yield of hop cones remains at the level of the generally accepted regulations for the use of fertilizers, and in the variant with green manure and the introduction of 20 000 kg of humus per hectare + N180Р160К220, it has an advantage of 9–10%. Environmental — economic efficiency indicates the feasibility of forming agrobiocenesis of hop plantations, which is based on such components as sideration and sod between rows. It is less costly, and improves the natural process of soil restoration, and profitability exceeds traditional technology by 1.0–10.5%.
Classification of processes that cause land degradation
Authors: Zaitsev Y. , Sobko V. , Kozhevnikova V. , Lobanova О. , Kyrylchuk A.
Published: December 2022

It is highlighted that the current state of agricultural landscapes is characterized by a significant increase in the area of eroded arable land, which amounts to about 11 million hectares, and eroded agricultural lands — more than 13 million hectares (32.0% of their total area). Modern land-tenancy relations do not contribute to the implementation of measures to protect and increase soil fertility and have a negative effect on their fertility. In the process of using the soil cover, the needs and requirements of the ecobalance are ignored, as a result of which agricultural land is exhaustingly exploited. Soils lose a significant part of humus and such trends continue. Degradation processes are most observed in soils where agricultural techniques were violated, unfounded changes in the hydrological regime of the territory were carried out by irrigation and drainage meliorations, pollution by agrochemicals and industrial emissions occurred, which led to the removal of significant areas of productive land from active agricultural use. It has been established that the process of pollution manifests itself differently and depends on the types of harmful substances, their concentration in the soil environment and toxicity, on the natural properties and characteristics of the soil cover. It is proposed that the suitability of the soils of the contaminated lands should reflect the natural and acquired over time properties of their quality state. The combination of these properties is possible on the basis of establishing the boundaries of contaminated land on soil maps. This will make it possible to determine the area, composition of agricultural production groups and characteristics of the natural state of contaminated soils, humus content, depth of humus profiles, granulometric composition, etc. The established processes that cause various types of degradation require further processing of the parameters of indicators of crisis phenomena. It is emphasized that in the classification of processes leading to the degradation of agricultural lands, it is necessary to pay attention to the economic activity that leads to soil degradation and which is reflected in the dynamics of the structure of cultivated areas; spread of phytoviruses of different taxonomic groups in agricultural plants, weeds, wild plants and soil of different ecological regions of Ukraine; handling of waste of I–IV hazard classes.
Influence of Utilitarian Motivation, Ideal Self-Concept, and Perception of Consumers on Intention to Use Islamic Banking Products
Authors: Barqiah Sarah , Marsasi Endy Gunanto
Published: December 2022

Purpose – This research determined the influence of utilitarian motivation, ideal self-concept, and consumers' perceptions on intention to use Islamic banking products by identifying their characteristics as Muslims.
Methodology – This is a quantitative research with primary data collected from a sample of 367 respondents, selected using a purposive sampling method through a survey method. The data collected were analyzed using a Likert scale of 1-5 to go through the SEM test.
Findings – It critically examined the utilitarian motivation to focus on research gaps and to determine evidence of the effect of the ideal self-concept capable of increasing intention to use. The result shows that both factors affect the intention to use.
Originality – This research collaborated with two theories, namely functional attitude and self-concept. Contributions were added in the form of an ideal self-concept and the researchers’ relationship to utilitarian motivation.
Social Computing for Collaborative Learning in Higher Education
Authors: Vlachopoulou Olympia
Published: December 2022

This study aims to investigate the use of the specific social computing tool (Wiki) for collaborative learning, and study students’ perceptions in higher education. The participants of the study were a higher education student cohort in Bahrain. The data was collected through questionnaire and interviews. To demonstrate the intricacy of the investigation topic, a mixed methods data collection method was employed. Wiki as a social computing tool significantly enhances student collaboration, according to the preliminary questionnaire results and interviews with selected respondents. As a social computing tool, a Wiki has the potential to play a significant role in the future of learning settings, according to the study's findings.
Moving beyond the language–Visualizing chemical concepts through one’s own creative expression
Authors: Adbo Karina , AAkesson-Nilsson Gunilla
Published: December 2022

The aim of the study was to explore university students’ interpretations of chemical content in the form of physical constructions of atomic nuclei. Playdough was chosen as the means for expression, since it provided the students with the task of choosing the number, form, size, shape, and distance of particles. Data was collected in the form of photographs, written explanations as well as ad hoc notes. Data from 64 students was analyzed using the three levels of analysis as presented by Hedegaard and framed within the theories of models. Results show that students’ choices gave rise to 34 variations of the atomic nuclei. The analysis provided two different categories: models with close resemblance to the teaching model and models with less resemblance to the teaching model. Results show the limitations of verbal and written communication and add to the discussion concerning students’ interpretations of the multitude of atomic models used in teaching. The method was indeed a beneficial tool both for students, who could explore the composition of atomic nuclei and isotopes, and for teachers, who could connect their teaching to students’ interpretations of scientific content since the method brings a new level of detail to discussions.
Gut microbiota mediates positive effects of liraglutide on dyslipidemia in mice fed a high-fat diet
Authors: Zhao Li , Qiu Yue , Zhang Panpan , Wu Xunan , Zhao Zhicong , Deng Xia , Yang Ling , Wang Dong , Yuan Guoyue
Published: December 2022

Except for improving glycemic control, liraglutide, one of the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, has exerted promising therapeutic effects for dyslipidemia. It has been proved that gut microbiota plays a dramatic role in regulating lipid metabolism. This study aims to explore whether liraglutide could improve dyslipidemia by modulating the gut microbiota in mice fed a high-fat diet (HFD). The C57BL/6 mice were fed a HFD to establish an animal model of dyslipidemia, and then administered with liraglutide or normal saline (NS) for 12 weeks. Indices of glucolipid metabolism were evaluated. Gut microbiota of the mice was analyzed by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Compared with HFD group, liraglutide significantly alleviated weight, total cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) levels, meanwhile elevating high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) levels (all p < 0.05). The gut microbiota analysis revealed that liraglutide greatly reduced the relative abundance of Firmicutes and augmented that of Bacteroidetes, with a concomitant drop in the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio. Meanwhile, liraglutide dramatically changed the overall composition, promoted the growth of beneficial microbes (Akkermansia, Lactobacillus, Parabacteroides, Oscillospira, etc.), and inhibited the growth of harmful microbes (AF12, Shigella, Proteobacteria, Xenorhabdus, etc.). Especially, the relative abundance of Akkermansia increased the most after liraglutide treatment. Correlation analysis suggested that TC and LDL were positively correlated with some harmful bacteria, and negatively associated with beneficial bacteria. This study confirmed that liraglutide had a certain therapeutic effect on dyslipidemia in HFD-fed mice and could regulate the composition of the gut microbiota associated with lipid metabolism, especially Akkermansia. Thus, affecting gut microbiota might be a potential mechanism of liraglutide in attenuating dyslipidemia.
The modification of individual factors on association between serum 25(OH)D and incident type 2 diabetes: Results from a prospective cohort study
Authors: Hu Zhiyong , Zhi Xueyuan , Ma Yiming , Li Jiafu , Wang Jinxiu , Zhu Jianliang , Li Bingyan , Zhang Zengli
Published: December 2022

Several epidemiological studies have suggested an association between low vitamin D status and increased risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D). This study aimed to explore the dose-response relationship of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentrations with incident T2D and the interaction between serum 25(OH)D with individual factors on T2D risk. A total of 1,926 adults without diabetes (mean age: 52.08 ± 13.82 years; 42% men) were prospectively followed for 36 months. Cox proportional hazards model and restricted cubic spline analysis were performed to assess the association and dose-response relationship between serum 25(OH)D and T2D incidence. Both additive and multiplicative interactions were calculated between serum 25(OH)D and individual factors. The net reclassification index (NRI) was used to evaluate the improvement of risk prediction of T2D by adding serum 25(OH)D to traditional risk factors. There were 114 new T2D cases over a mean follow-up of 36 months. Serum 25(OH)D was not associated with T2D incidence, and no significant dose-response relationship was found in the total population. However, stratified analyses suggested a non-linear inverse relationship among individuals with baseline fasting plasma glucose (FPG) <5.6 mmol/L (Poverall= 0.061,Pnon–linear= 0.048). And a significant multiplicative interaction was observed between serum 25(OH)D and FPG on T2D risk (P= 0.005). In addition, we found a significant additive interaction of low serum 25(OH)D with older age (RERI = 0.897, 95% CI: 0.080–1.714; AP = 0.468, 95% CI: 0.054–0.881), male (AP = 0.441, 95% CI: 0.010–0.871), and insufficient physical activity (RERI = 0.875, 95% CI: 0.204–1.545; AP = 0.575, 95% CI: 0.039–1.111) on T2D risk. Significant additive interactions were also observed between vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency with male, overweight/obesity, and insufficient physical activity on T2D risk. Moreover, adding low serum 25(OH)D to a model containing established risk factors yielded significant improvements in the risk reclassification of T2D (NRI = 0.205, 95% CI: 0.019–0.391). Our results indicated a non-linear relationship of serum 25(OH)D concentrations with T2D risk among individuals with normal FPG and additive interactions of serum 25(OH)D with gender, overweight/obesity, and physical activity on T2D risk, suggesting the importance of outdoor exercise.
Insertion of a TRIM-like sequence in MdFLS2-1 promoter is associated with its allele-specific expression in response to Alternaria alternata in apple
Authors: Liang Zhaolin , Liu Kai , Jiang Chunyang , Yang An , Yan Jiadi , Han Xiaolei , Zhang Caixia , Cong Peihua , Zhang Liyi
Published: December 2022

Alternaria blotch disease, caused by Alternaria alternata apple pathotype (AAAP), is one of the major fungal diseases in apple. Early field observations revealed, the anther-derived homozygote Hanfu line (HFTH1) was highly susceptible to AAAP, whereas Hanfu (HF) exhibited resistance to AAAP. To understand the molecular mechanisms underlying the difference in sensitivity of HF and HFTH1 to AAAP, we performed allele-specific expression (ASE) analysis and comparative transcriptomic analysis before and after AAAP inoculation. We reported an important immune gene, namely, MdFLS2, which displayed strong ASE in HF with much lower expression levels of HFTH1-derived alleles. Transient overexpression of the dominant allele of MdFLS2-1 from HF in GL-3 apple leaves could enhance resistance to AAAP and induce expression of genes related to salicylic acid pathway. In addition, MdFLS2-1 was identified with an insertion of an 85-bp terminal-repeat retrotransposon in miniature (TRIM) element-like sequence in the upstream region of the nonreference allele. In contrast, only one terminal direct repeat (TDR) from TRIM-like sequence was present in the upstream region of the HFTH1-derived allele MdFLS2-2. Furthermore, the results of luciferase and β-glucuronidase reporter assays demonstrated that the intact TRIM-like sequence has enhancer activity. This suggested that insertion of the TRIM-like sequence regulates the expression level of the allele of MdFLS2, in turn, affecting the sensitivity of HF and HFTH1 to AAAP.
Perceiving the poetic world: A corpus-assisted transitivity analysis of poetry comics
Authors: Chen Shukun , Zhong Zenan
Published: December 2022

While modern adaptations of Chinese classics have drawn keen scholarly interests lately, the comic adaptation of Chinese traditional poetry remains under-investigated. Extending the previous research on intersemiotic translation and comics, this paper, drawing on the analytical framework of systemic functional semiotics, examines distribution of process types of language in poems in comparison with that in comic images in the exemplary case drawn by Cai Zhizhong, using UAM image as the annotation tool. The comic book formulates a multimodal corpus that consists of 1,097 clauses and 605 images. We have manually analyzed the process type of the poems and their corresponding comic panels. Our quantitative and qualitative results show that there are distinct patterns of process-type distributions between verbal poems and images. Poems have been turned into perceptions, actions, and verbal processes in comic strips, which serve various purposes such as construction of the poet’s gaze, relations building, storyline development, dramatization, metaphor visualization, etc. The paper is concluded with discussion on how the intersemiotic translation of poems might produce effects on readers.
Case Report of Avena sterilis subsp. sterilis ACCase Herbicide Resistance in Southern Spain
Authors: Sousa-Ortega Carlos , Fernandez José Luis , Sportelli Mino
Published: December 2022

Wild oats are worldwide grassy weeds that cause substantial yield losses, particularly in winter cereal crops. In addition, wild oat herbicide resistant cases have increased; indeed, up to 52 cases have been registered. Despite this, no wild oat herbicide resistant cases have been described in Spain, where farmers and technicians have reported poor herbicide efficacy in sterile oats (Avena sterilis subsp. sterilis L.). A dose-response experiment was conducted comparing the behavior of two populations of A. sterilis from southern Spain to a susceptible population. These populations were collected from two commercial farms where a low efficacy of chemical control had been described. Clodinafop-propargyl and Pinoxaden were tested as active ingredients in the dose-response experiment. Additionally, an alternative herbicide, which consisted of a mixture of Mesosulfuron-methyl and Propoxycarbazone-Na, was also tested at a field dose. The two populations of A. sterilis studied provided a resistant factor higher than 10 for Clodinafop-propargyl and higher than 4 for Pinoxaden. A total control was achieved for plants treated with Mesosulfuron-methyl and Propoxycarbazone-Na.
Soil Moisture and Nutrient Changes of Agroforestry in Karst Plateau Mountain: A Monitoring Example
Authors: Luo Ding , Xiong Kangning , Wu Chenxu , Gu Xing , Wang Zehui
Published: December 2022

To explore soil nutrients and moisture changes in different karst mountain agroforestry, in the plateau mountains of Southern China Karst, we used secondary tree and irrigation forest (C) as a reference for our study and selected four mixed agroforestry species (walnut + maize + potato (HYM), walnut + maize (HTY), poplar + ryegrass (YSH), and maize + ryegrass (YMH)) for comparison. First, soil moisture change characteristics were monitored in situ in the field. Second, for soil samples, soil bulk density, porosity, and permeability were analyzed, soil nutrient (K, Na, Ca, and Mg) characteristics were tested and analyzed. Then, we explored the relationship between agroforestry and soil moisture, soil moisture and soil nutrients, soil moisture and precipitation, and agroforestry and soil nutrients. It is shown (1) during the monitored period, variation trends in soil nutrients in four types of agroforestry was small, but it increased/decreased significantly compared with the secondary forest, which the variation range was more than 5%; (2) the changes of soil water content were significantly affected by precipitation, soil porosity and permeability, the moisture content changes of HYM, HTY, YSH, and YMH agroforestry were significantly correlated with precipitation, soil porosity, and permeability; (3) under the same precipitation conditions, different types had different lags on soil water regulation, with the average HYM 0.8 h, HTY 0.6 h, YSH 0.3 h, and YMH 0.4 h, each type soil responded at 2–3 h after rain, and the soil moisture content returned to the normal level; and (4) the variation of soil moisture content fluctuated seasonally, and the most obvious was HYM and HTY agroforestry, their Cv value between winter and summer exceeded 21%. The results provide basic theoretical support for further exploring the relationship among agroforestry, soil, moisture, and nutrients and enrich the content of the development of agroforestry in karst areas. They are of importance to promote ecological restoration and agroforestry development in karst areas.