bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Peningkatan Pemahaman Edukasi Seksual Remaja Melalui Media Spin Wheel, Kartu Bergambar, dan Poster
Authors: Ikmah Ikmah , Barriyati Barriyati , Fazny Bella Yugi
Published: January 2025

This Guidance and Counseling Action Research (PTBK) aims to increase understanding of sexual education among teenagers through interactive media, namely spin wheels, picture cards and posters. This research was carried out at SMA Negeri 03 Sungai Kakap with 30 class XI students as research subjects. This action research method consists of two cycles, each cycle includes the stages of planning, action, observation and reflection. In cycle I, spin wheel media and picture cards were introduced as tools to help convey sexual education material. Observation results show that there is an increase in understanding, but there are still some students who are less responsive. In cycle II, the use of posters was added to strengthen students' visuals and understanding. The research results show a significant increase in students' understanding of sexual education after using interactive media. The average student comprehension test score increased from 20% during the pre-cycle to 50% in cycle I then increased again to reach 83.33% at the end of cycle II. The conclusion of this research is that the use of spin wheel media, picture cards and posters is effective. Spin wheel, picture cards and posters are effective in improving adolescent sexual education. This research recommends the integration of interactive media in guidance learning to achieve better and more interesting understanding._____________________________________________________________________Penelitian Tindakan Bimbingan dan Konseling (PTBK) ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman edukasi seksual di kalangan remaja melalui media interaktif yakni spin wheel, kartu bergambar dan poster. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SMA Negeri 03 Sungai kakap dengan subjek penelitian siswa kelas XI yang berjumlah 30 orang. Metode Penelitian tindakan ini terdiri dari dua siklus, masing-masing siklus meliputi tahapan perencanaan, tindakan, observasi dan refleksi. Pada siklus I diperkenalkan media spin wheel dan kartu bergambar sebagai alat bantu dalam menyampaikan materi edukasi seksual. Hasil observasi menunjukan ada peningkatan pemahaman namun masih ada beberapa siswa yang kurang responsif. Pada siklus II ditambahkan penggunaan poster untuk memperkuat visual dan pemahaman siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukan peningkatan signifikan dalam pemahaman siswa mengenai edukasi seksual setelah penggunaan media tersebut. Skor rata-rata tes pemahaman siswa meningkat dari 20% saat pra siklus sampai 50% pada siklus I kemudian meningkat lagi mencapai 83,33% pada akhir siklus II. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah penggunaan media spin wheel, kartu bergambar dan poster efektif spin wheel, kartu bergambar dan poster dalam meningkatan edukasi seksual remaja. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan integrasi media interaktif dalam pembelajaran bimbingan untuk mencapai pemahaman yang lebih baik dan menarik.
Upaya Meningkatkan Resiliensi Akademik dengan Konseling Kelompok Teknik Cognitive Restructuring
Authors: Anggraini Yunita , Budiono Arifin Nur , Mutakin Fakhruddin
Published: January 2025

Students with low academic resilience are often influenced by factors such as belief in their abilities, ability to manage academic tasks, anxiety, and completing various academic demands. Preliminary studies show that students' academic resilience tends to be low, so they need help to increase their resilience in facing academic challenges. This research aims to examine increasing academic resilience through cognitive restructuring techniques in group counseling services at SMPN 02 Silo. The research design used was qualitative with a Guidance and Counseling Action Research (PTBK) approach. The research sample consisted of 6 students selected using purposive sampling from 152 students. Data was collected using a questionnaire to measure the level of academic resilience before and after the intervention. The results showed that more than 75% of the sample experienced a significant increase in their academic resilience. These findings indicate that cognitive restructuring-based group counseling services can improve students' academic resilience. This research suggests that similar programs be implemented in other schools to test the generalizability of the findings and explore other factors that may influence students' academic resilience, such as social support and environmental influences.____________________________________________________________Siswa dengan resiliensi akademik yang rendah sering kali dipengaruhi oleh faktor-faktor seperti keyakinan terhadap kemampuan diri, kemampuan mengelola tugas akademik, kecemasan, dan penyelesaian berbagai tuntutan akademik. Studi pendahuluan menunjukkan bahwa resiliensi akademik siswa cenderung rendah, sehingga mereka memerlukan bantuan untuk meningkatkan ketahanan dalam menghadapi tantangan akademik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji peningkatan resiliensi akademik melalui teknik cognitive restructuring dalam layanan konseling kelompok di SMPN 02 Silo. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan Penelitian Tindakan Bimbingan dan Konseling (PTBK). Sampel penelitian terdiri dari 6 siswa yang dipilih menggunakan purposive sampling dari total 152 siswa. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner untuk mengukur tingkat resiliensi akademik sebelum dan setelah intervensi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa lebih dari 75% sampel mengalami peningkatan yang signifikan dalam resiliensi akademik mereka. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa layanan konseling kelompok berbasis restrukturisasi kognitif dapat secara efektif meningkatkan ketahanan akademik siswa. Penelitian ini menyarankan agar program serupa diterapkan di sekolah-sekolah lain untuk menguji generalisasi temuan, serta untuk mengeksplorasi faktor-faktor lain yang dapat mempengaruhi resiliensi akademik siswa, seperti dukungan sosial dan pengaruh lingkungan.
Penggunaan Base Telegram Dalam Melatih Literasi Digital Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Munawarah Mahdina , Setiawan Muhammad Andri , Rachman Ali
Published: January 2025

This study explores the impact of rapid technological developments on digital literacy in early childhood, which is an important key in facing change. Research highlights Telegram's role as an increasingly popular communications platform in educational contexts. The use of channels such as @EDUFESS proves their effectiveness in increasing students' digital literacy through information exchange and discussion. Based on the results of a preliminary study at SDN Alalak Utara 1 shows that students' use of gadgets has not been optimized for positive activities, while their literacy level is still low. This is one part that needs to be addressed by the role of guidance and counseling in schools which is also related to the 4 areas of guidance and counseling, namely social, learning, personal and career. The research was conducted using the Action Research approach method which focuses on implementing intervention strategies consisting of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection stages through the use of digital media with research subjects as grade 5 students. The results of the T-Test conducted showed that the use of Base Telegram had an impact which is positive in training students' digital literacy ____________________________________________________________________Studi ini mengeksplorasi dampak pesatnya perkembangan teknologi terhadap literasi digital pada anak usia dini yang menjadi kunci penting dalam menghadapi perubahan. Penelitian menyoroti peran Telegram sebagai platform komunikasi yang semakin populer dalam konteks pendidikan. Penggunaan channel seperti @EDUFESS membuktikan efektivitasnya dalam meningkatkan literasi digital siswa melalui pertukaran informasi dan diskusi. Berdasar pada hasil studi pendahuluan di SDN Alalak Utara 1 yang menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan gadget oleh siswa belum dioptimalkan untuk kegiatan positif, sementara tingkat literasi mereka masih rendah. Hal ini merupakan salah satu bagian yang perlu dibenahi oleh peran bimbingan dan konseling di sekolah yang juga berhubungan dengan 4 bidang BK yakni sosial, belajar, pribadi dan karir. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode pendekatan Action Research yang berfokus pada penerapan strategi intervensi yang terdiri dari tahap perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi dan refleksi melalui pemanfaatan media digital dengan subjek penelitian siswa kelas 5. Hasil dari Uji-T yang dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan Base Telegram memberikan dampak yang positif dalam melatih literasi digital siswa.
Kajian Literatur Sistematis: Pola Asuh Otoriter dan Keputusan Childfree Pada Perspektif Gen Z
Authors: Dewi Chandra , Kamilah Rafah , Varoriz Zanella , Siti Auliyya , Mutiara Zingga
Published: January 2025

Parental upbringing plays a crucial role in child development. Authoritarian parenting, which emphasizes power without compromise, often hurts children's social-emotional development, leading to trauma, low self-esteem, and difficulties in emotional regulation. This parenting style may also influence children to adopt certain lifestyles, including the decision to be childfree. This study examines the relationship between authoritarian parenting and childfree choice among Generation Z using a Systematic Literature Review approach. The results indicate that authoritarian parenting can shape children's views on family roles and reproduction. Other factors, such as education, career, and socio-cultural changes, also contribute to the childfree trend. In the last four years, the number of women choosing childfree increased by 8% in 2022, potentially affecting Indonesia's demographic structure. Therefore, parents have a significant responsibility to implement parenting styles that support healthy social-emotional development, fostering self-confident individuals with positive views on family roles. This trend suggests that Indonesia risks losing part of its population pyramid, which has traditionally been considered stable. For Muslims, societal perspectives are often influenced by Quranic teachings. A deep understanding of the Quran's views on parenting and childfree in Generation Z is important to explore. ____________________________________________________________Pola asuh orang tua memegang peran penting dalam perkembangan anak. Pola asuh otoriter, yang menekankan kekuasaan tanpa kompromi, sering berdampak negatif pada perkembangan sosial-emosional anak, seperti trauma, rendahnya percaya diri, dan kesulitan mengelola emosi. Pola asuh ini juga dapat memicu anak untuk memilih gaya hidup tertentu, termasuk Keputusan untuk Childfree. Penelitian ini mengkaji hubungan pola asuh otoriter dengan keputusan childfree pada generasi Z menggunakan metode Systematic Literature Review. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa pola asuh otoriter dapat memengaruhi pandangan anak terhadap peran keluarga dan reproduksi. Faktor lain seperti pendidikan, karier, dan perubahan sosial budaya juga berperan dalam tren childfree. Dalam empat tahun terakhir, jumlah perempuan yang memilih childfree meningkat hingga 8% pada 2022, yang berpotensi memengaruhi struktur demografi Indonesia. Oleh karena itu, orang tua memiliki tanggung jawab besar untuk menerapkan pola asuh yang mendukung perkembangan sosial-emosional sehat, guna membentuk individu percaya diri dengan pandangan positif terhadap peran keluarga. Trend ini menunjukkan bahwa Indonesia berisiko kehilangan sebagian generasi dalam piramida penduduk yang selama ini dianggap stabil. Bagi yang beragama Islam, perspektif masyarakat seringkali dipengaruhi oleh ajaran Al-Quran. Pemahaman mendalam terhadap pandangan Al-Quran tentang peran orang tua, childfree pada gen Z menjadi penting untuk dikaji.
СИНТЕЗ МИСТЕЦТВА І ДИЗАЙНУ ІНТЕР’ЄРІВ
Authors: Швець Олена , Коломієць Дмитро , Бабчук Юрій
Published: January 2025

The article demonstrates the possibilities of synthesizing different types of visual arts and styles of interior design of residential premises. The use of different types of visual arts is considered, which help to make the interior not only functional, but also artistically expressive, in particular, painting, namely: paintings, abstract works or even large wall murals, which can add color and mood to any space; sculpture, i.e. three-dimensional shapes and structures created from metal, wood, stone or modern materials; black and white or color photographs can also decorate the walls, adding a special style and depth; posters, prints and digital illustrations, i.e. graphics; mosaic, i.e. small pieces of glass, stone or ceramics to create patterns or images on walls or floors; textiles, namely: tapestries, textile panels, decorative pillows and carpets, which add texture and comfort.
It is emphasized that design as a cultural phenomenon is itself a synthesis of arts and modern technologies, and each design has a powerful artistic potential. The authors proposed possible methodological techniques, in particular the use of artificial intelligence, to prepare future designers for the synthesis of different types of visual art and interior design styles. The article presents images generated by the Copilot artificial intelligence of the use of works of art in interiors of different styles and their directions.
It is concluded that modern artificial intelligence technologies make it possible to quickly generate images for combining any types of visual art with different interior design styles. Using such examples, future designers learn to analyze successful and unsuccessful options, make their own adjustments, and in the future - the customer's adjustments. Therefore, the authors of the article define artificial intelligence as an effective tool in the work of a designer.
НОВА КОНЦЕПЦІЯ ХОРЕОГРАФІЧНОЇ ОСВІТИ: ДОСВІД ВЕЛИКОЇ БРИТАНІЇ
Authors: Верещагіна-Білявська Олена , Зузяк Тетяна , Mala Anastasia
Published: January 2025

Based on the analysis of the content of the documents of The quality Assurance Agency, namely Quality Code and Subject Benchmark Statement Dance, Drama and Performance, updated in March 2024, the main principles and approaches to the training of choreographers in UK higher education institutions were identified. The study of foreign experience for the purpose of its use in the practice of Ukrainian higher education is of particular relevance in connection with the new concept of choreographic education and the correction of the name of the speciality ‘Choreography’ to ‘Performing Arts’ according to the International Standard Classification of Education ISCED-F 2013.
It is emphasised that the update of the criteria for the approach to the training of specialists in Dance, Drama and Performance is due to the unusual breadth of practice in universities, conservatories and theatre schools throughout the UK. Developed by practicing dancers, educators and students, the updated criteria for the approach to the training of Dance, Drama and Performance specialists reflect both professional and general and conceptual aspects of courses at different levels of higher education. 
It is determined that the updated approach to education provides an opportunity to acquire not only technical skills of a dancer, but also to form a deep understanding of the creative industry and its context within specific cultural, social and historical periods. This enables graduates to realise their potential not only in the field of performing choreographic creativity, but also in other areas, including artistic management.
The main principles in the approach to the professional training of choreographers are defined: a combination of theory and practice; reliance on the creativity of applicants; multidisciplinarity; formation of socially active behaviour; focus on autonomy and inclusive practices. Taking into account the peculiarities of applicants with special educational needs is becoming relevant in the context of modern Ukrainian realities and requires a separate study. The article describes a number of features of the educational process, including the use of various creative methods, practices, disciplines and areas; formation of research skills of students.
As a result of identifying the main principles and approaches to the training of choreographers declared in the Subject Benchmark  Dance, Drama and Performance, it is concluded that they demonstrate the dynamic and contradictory nature of cultural practices in dance education, emphasising the principles of adaptability and innovation. The study of the practical experience of implementing  Subject Benchmark  Dance, Drama and Performance concept will allow to identify its positive aspects and adapt it to the conditions of training specialists in Ukraine.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ РОЗВИТКУ ХУДОЖНЬО-ВИКОНАВСЬКОЇ ТЕХНІКИ МАЙБУТНІХ УЧИТЕЛІВ МУЗИЧНОГО МИСТЕЦТВА У ПРОЦЕСІ ФОРТЕПІАННОЇ ПІДГОТОВКИ
Authors: Гризоглазова Таміла
Published: January 2025

The article highlights the peculiarities of the development of the artistic and performing technique of future music teachers in the process of piano training. The essence of the concept of "piano technique" has been specified. The core principle of piano teaching has been updated - the principle of the unity of the artistic and technical, on the basis of which the work on musical works should be based. Along with this, piano technique requires appropriate training of the motor and technical apparatus, solid mastery of artistic and technical skills, the formation of which takes place in the process of special long-term work of a student-pianist. The main indicators of the development of the student's piano technique are highlighted: contact with the keyboard, flexibility and plasticity of the technical apparatus, executive freedom, a feeling of muscular ease of performance, economy of calibrated, appropriate movements during the performance process, thanks to which the speed of playing, technical endurance, controllability of the technical process is achieved , automation of piano movements, mastering the sum of artistic and performing means of piano art (intonation, articulation, phrasing, pedalization, dynamics, agogic, etc.), auditory self-control of performance, close connection of the auditory and motor spheres that are subordinate to artistic representations, achievement of the necessary artistic performance result. It is emphasized that in the process of developing the artistic technique of a student-pianist, it is important to take into account the stylistic and genre context of the works, consciously using the means of artistic expression characteristic of a certain genre or style.
It should be emphasized that on the material of exercises and sketches, students should acquire both technical and performing skills, as well as artistic and performing skills. Auditory control, active participation of musical hearing is of fundamental importance in the process of development of artistic and performing technique.
Reflection is an important component of the professional training of future music teachers. In the context of the development of the artistic performance technique of a student-pianist, it functions as awareness of one's own actions based on self-observation, self-analysis, which are important prerequisites for self-improvement of one's own performance.
Editorial
Authors: Bradley Tony , Nijhuis Harry G. J. , Van der Maesen Laurent J. G.
Published: January 2025

The contours of the “social quality perspective” have recently been revised and developed by a team of scholars from Eastern and Western Europe. This began to take shape in 2016 and was extended in a working paper of the International Association of Social Quality with contributions from the Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (IASQ 2019: 48–56)—namely, Working Paper 17/b. The latter discussion became more important in response to the tragedy of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February 2022. This raised the urgency of the question of what the policy application of the social quality perspective means.
A “Rightful Place for Nature”
Authors: Nijhuis Harry G. J. , Herrmann Peter
Published: January 2025

It is beyond dispute that socioenvironmental/ecological questions are a persisting major challenge for humankind and nature. What are the reasons that we are still on the wrong path? And why do so many not recognize and give the same weight to what matters to all humans with regard to nature? Looking at mainstream views and debates, this problem is rooted in perceptions that presuppose a radical (Cartesian) dichotomy in the relationship between humans and nature: “Here man, there nature.” They are permeated with “anthropocentrism” and “mechanical utilitarian” notions that are conducive to the exploitative subjugation of nature. In this article, we focus on the impacts of the “loss of relationality,” specific deployments of “rationality,” Spinoza's view on “Natura,” and the inescapability of dialectical ontology.
Sartre, Virtue Ethics, and the Indirection Problem
Authors: Zeller Kaj André
Published: January 2025

This article addresses the ‘Indirection Problem’ in Sartrean ethics of authenticity and compares it to the problem of the same name in virtue ethics. Both ethical frameworks encounter a disharmony between core concepts and proper motivation. The article reviews the indirection problem in virtue ethics, highlighting Swanton's solution of defining virtues as promoting specific values. It then explores how Sartrean ethics faces a more profound indirection problem due to the elusive nature of its core concept—authenticity. The motivation for authenticity cannot be its rationale (salvation). Freedom seems to be a more direct value, but the desire for freedom itself risks falling into being yet another pursuit of being. The article advocates a radically negative motivation for authenticity—a resignation from futile, inauthentic projects.
TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS FOR MEDIATION IN LABOR CONFLICTS
Authors:   ВНЗ "Університет економіки та права "КРОК", Василенко Євген , Калініна Наталя
Published: January 2025

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of mediation tools and techniques that can be effectively applied to resolving labor conflicts to enhance productivity and optimize work processes. The main areas of research include facilitation techniques such as active listening, empathetic perception, and the use of open-ended questions to create a favorable environment for discussion. Significant attention is also paid to communication techniques, such as neutral paraphrasing, structured dialogue, and overcoming communication barriers, which help conflicting parties better understand each other and reach a compromise. A particular focus is placed on emotion management techniques, including methods for developing emotional resilience, empathy, and support, which reduce tension during conflicts and ensure a more constructive approach to their resolution. The article also analyzes how these tools can positively impact corporate culture, fostering an atmosphere of trust and support that, in turn, reduces employee turnover and improves overall job satisfaction. In addition, the authors emphasize the importance of integrating innovative mediation practices into strategic HR processes to enhance communication efficiency and strengthen workplace relationships in both large and small teams. The study's results demonstrate a significant impact of mediation techniques on improving work process efficiency by reducing workplace conflict. Recommendations for HR professionals and personnel managers include advice on integrating mediation approaches into corporate conflict management policies. The article will be useful for researchers and practitioners in management seeking to improve the working environment and enhance organizational performance through modern mediation methods.
HOW TO RETURN UKRAINIANS TO UKRAINE: ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL FACTORS
Authors:   ВНЗ "Університет економіки та права "КРОК", Ткач Дмитро
Published: January 2025

The relevance of the research topic "How to Return Ukrainians to Ukraine: Economic, Social, Psychological, and Cultural Factors" is driven by the massive scale of Ukrainian migration due to the war that began in 2022. It is estimated that approximately 6-7.5 million Ukrainians left their country in search of safety and better living conditions. The return of these citizens is crucial for the country's post-conflict recovery, demographic stabilization, and economic restoration. Given this context, studying the factors that influence decisions about returning becomes particularly important.

The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze key economic, sociological, psychological, and cultural factors affecting Ukrainians' desire to return home. The methodology includes analyzing results from sociological surveys among Ukrainians abroad, as well as studying economic and social conditions in Ukraine. The research covers aspects such as security in Ukraine, employment opportunities, housing availability, and the level of social support.

Special attention is given to the situation of Ukrainian refugees in Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Spain, and Italy. As of early November 2024, the status of Ukrainian refugees in Europe remains stable but is gradually changing. These and other countries continue to provide support through temporary protection, access to labor markets, education, and medical services. Most countries have extended temporary protection until 2025. However, some countries are gradually reducing social benefits and changing housing provision conditions.

The obtained scientific results indicate that the main factors for return are the sense of security in Ukraine, the ability to find stable employment, and access to housing. Many respondents expressed a desire to return home after the war ends, but their decision depends on improved living conditions in the country. Emotional aspects are also important: longing for family and home, as well as state support.

Prospects for further research lie in deeper analysis of psychological and cultural factors that may influence return. It is also important to develop recommendations for state policy regarding refugee support during reintegration and creating favorable conditions for their return. Special attention is paid to the creation of the Ministry of Unity and the functions it should perform to accelerate the process of returning Ukrainians to their homeland.
APPLICATION OF CAREER COACHING TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MOTIVATION FOR SUCCESS OF SALES EMPLOYEES
Authors:   ВНЗ "Університет економіки та права "КРОК", Никоненко Олена , Данкович Наталія
Published: January 2025

Taking into account the peculiarities of the motivation of employees in the field of trade and the impact on it of the external context in which Ukraine is currently with the beginning of a full-scale invasion and the course of the war, building a system of motivation for staff in general and Career Counseling Centers for sales consultants within the company, in particular, require non-standard approaches and solutions. In the extremely difficult conditions that have developed for all Ukrainians, the algorithms of coaching and psychological support that are implemented within the company make it possible for managers to have a complete picture of the capabilities and strengths of all employees, and for employees signals and signs of long-term care and attention from the company. The article analyzes the specifics of the introduction of career coaching within the company in order to motivate employees in the conditions of war and establishes to what extent this internal service of the HR Service is atypical for most companies. According to the latest trends in the labor market and due to the outflow of population in Ukraine, the focus has shifted towards directly influencing employees who generate income from companies, namely, line-level employees, i.e. sales consultants.

It is emphasized that this change in focus is extremely important, since it completely changes the approaches and paradigm of thinking and attitude towards the employee on the part of the company, because the employee is no longer considered in the context of the life cycle of a particular company, but rather the company considers itself as a stage in the career and work path of a particular employee.

The article thoroughly analyzes the features of the application of the career coaching program and possible obstacles to the development of this area of activity. During the war, common obstacles are psychological stress in the face of constant alarms and shelling in the country, the consequences of which can be psychological trauma, the turnover of this particular level of personnel, which has always been high, and now only growing; combination of this consulting work with urgent and simultaneous retraining of personnel in the face of a shortage of employees and the requirements of the management to perform KPIs, the impossibility of offline format and personal meetings, etc.

Keywords: motivational sphere of personality; motivation for success; socio-psychological factors of motivation for success; professional competences; career coaching.
Understanding the number of genes governing fertility restoration and isolation of potential restorers on maldandi source of male sterility in rabi sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]
Authors: Kariyannanavar Prashant , Biradar B. D. , Verma L. K . , Kubsad V. S. , Girish G. , Ravikumar A. , Kumar N. Pavan , . Revanasiddayya , Prajwal R. S.
Published: January 2025

DSMR-4 and DSMR-8, two promising restores, were crossed with M 31-2A maldandi cytoplasm. The obtained hybrids were assessed in three sets of tests, F2: BC1F1, F2: F3, and F4 kharif: F4 rabi generation, in order to determine the number of genes driving the segregating pattern. Three genes are involved in the initial set of segregation patterns for both crosses: in the F2 generation, there were 54 fertile: 10 sterile and in the BC1F1 generation, there was 1 fertile: 1 sterile. Two of these genes are required for the restoration and function in a duplicate complimentary manner. Further, both the crosses were grown in F3 generation to confirm the stability of restorers. They were segregated in the ratio of 10 true-breeding families and 44 segregating families, which confirmed F2 ratio. Further, only true breeding 49 to 54 families of both the crosses were forwarded to F4 generation and evaluated in both kharif and rabi seasons. In both seasons, they segregated in the ratio of 4 true-breeding families and 6 segregating families. The current study revealed the reliability of gene action for fertility restoration increased from F2 to F4 because of the fixation of alleles.
Natural flowering patterns and key traits influencing flowering propensity in diverse sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) clones at Coimbatore
Authors: Durai A. Anna , Arunkumar A , Sreenivasa V. , Palaniswami C.
Published: January 2025

A study was conducted to analyze the natural flowering behavior of sugarcane clones focusing on identification of the cane characteristics that influence flowering propensity. The findings revealed that clones originating from subtropical agro-climatic zones exhibited the highest flowering propensity and flowered early, whereas those from tropical zones demonstrated a lower flowering propensity and flowered later. A positive correlation was found between the days required to form visible internodes and flowering propensity. Eleven key characters studied collectively explained 40.94% of the variation, as observed in the principal component analysis. A scatter plot analysis identified 22 genotypes with high flowering potential, including diverse genotypes Co 8209, 97 R 401, CoLk 94184, CoJ 89, LG 99190 and LG 72120, which exhibited 100% flowering propensity. These genotypes can be utilized in crossing programs to enhance seedling populations for varietal selection. The study’s findings provide valuable insights into the characteristics influencing sugarcane flowering, enabling the development of more efficient breeding programs and ultimately leading to increased sugar production.
Validation of molecular markers for the identification of resistant sources against white rust disease of rapeseed mustard caused by Albugo candida
Authors: Upadhyay Pooja , Tewari A. K. , Pant Usha , Singh Nitesh , Vikram Prashant , Rajashekara H.
Published: January 2025

White rust or white blister disease caused by oomycete fungi, [Albugo candida (Persoon) Roussal] is one of the major devastating fungal diseases of rapeseed (Brassica napus) mustard. The continuous emergence of new pathogenic races is responsible for the breaking down of the resistance in already existing resistant cultivars. So, for finding new resistant sources against the pathogen, molecular markers have become new tools. In the present study, validation of 29 simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers was done to know the presence or absence of resistance (R) genes against selected Brassica genotypes using PCR analysis. Marker trait association analysis and multiple regression analysis indicated a significant association of six markers, namely, At5g41560, Ni2BO3, BrgMS329, MB5, BRMS-017 and NI-F02a with the immune, highly resistant and moderately resistant Brassica cultivars. These molecular markers may be utilized for the identification of resistant genotypes against A. candida pathogens in rapeseed mustard.
Mrežna inačica Rječnika crkvenoslavenskoga jezika hrvatske redakcije
Authors: Mihaljević Ana , Mihaljević Josip
Published: January 2025

U radu se predstavlja proces razvoja mrežne inačice Rječnika crkvenoslavenskoga jezika hrvatske redakcije (RCJHR). Izrada toga rječnika dugogodišnji je projekt Staroslavenskoga instituta u Zagrebu. Projekt je započeo 1958., a prvi je sveščić izišao 1991. Dosad su objavljena 23 sveščića s riječima od a do izgnilstvo. Rječnik se izrađuje u MS Wordu. U radu se analiziraju i prikazuju koraci i problemi u retrodigitalizaciji već izdanih sveščića. Trenutačno se izrađuje mrežni portal na kojemu će rječnik biti dostupan. S obzirom na to da rječnik ima složenu mikrostrukturu, a rječnički članci sadržavaju pet jezika (hrvatski, hrvatski crkvenoslavenski, engleski, grčki i latinski) i četiri pisma (glagoljica, stara ćirilica, latinica, grčki alfabet), proces je izrade takvoga portala složen. Nakon provedenoga iscrpnog istraživanja raznih mogućih rješenja i modela izrađen je vlastiti model za retrodigitalizaciju RCJHR-a. Nakon detaljne analize autori su odlučili da se mrežna inačica rječnika izradi u sustavu WordPress, a istražuju se i mogućnosti da se nove natuknice također obrađuju u tome sustavu te da se tim sustavom koristi kao sustavom za izradu rječnika (engl. dictionary writing system – DWS). Za sveščiće koji postoje i u formatu DOCX omogućeno je pretraživanje teksta napisanoga svim pismima i na svim jezicima. U sustav su implementirani glagoljični i ćirilični fontovi kako bi autori i urednici mogli učinkovito raditi na tekstu koristeći se jednostavnim korisničkim sučeljem. Kako bi se korisnicima omogućila lakša pretraga, omogućen je prikaz virtualne glagoljične tipkovnice, koja olakšava upis glagoljičnih slova. Riječi koje upućuju jedna na drugu povezuju se hiperpoveznicama. U radu se prikazuju sve faze istraživanja i tehnički aspekti izrade mrežne inačice RCJHR-a, problemi u radu i budući planovi.
The Extent of the Early Old Church Slavonic Translation of the Pentateuch Preserved in Croatian Glagolitic Breviaries and Missals
Authors: Dynda Jiří , Stankovska Petra
Published: January 2025

The article focuses on particular problems that arose during work on a new edition of the Old Church Slavonic (OCS) Pentateuch preserved in Croatian Glagolitic breviaries and missals. It describes the peculiarities of the material in the Book of Genesis as attested in pre-15th century breviaries. The article provides specific examples of passages in which the Old Testament (OT) text of the Pentateuch was not included in the Slavonic Prophetologia, which contained the earliest preserved OCS translation of OT texts. These consist of (1) abridged OT genealogies that had to be shortened in the breviaries; (2) abridged non-Prophetologion passages included in breviaries in the shortened redaction; (3) unabridged non-Prophetologion passages for which a new, ad hoc translation was included in the breviaries. The article offers several examples of the breviary text as it will appear in the forthcoming edition. It presents the edition of the text with variant readings from all available manuscripts.
Hrvatskoglagoljske ljekaruše – zapisi između retorike i empirije
Authors: Dürrigl Marija-Ana , Fatović-Ferenčić Stella
Published: January 2025

Hrvatskoglagoljske ljekaruše u sebi sjedinjuju empiriju, teurgijsko shvaćanje bolesti i liječenja te odjeke davnih magijskih postupaka. Njima se ne samo daje uputa nego se tekst (a što je razumljivo zbog namjene i radi namjere rukopisa) dovodi u dijalog/interakciju s primateljem, izvorno s osobom koja spravlja i primjenjuje ljekariju. Ljekaruše prenose sadržaje o tome što upotrijebiti (riječ) i kako pripremiti i primijeniti (postupak), no zapisani tekstovi u velikoj mjeri ostavljaju prostor za daljnje interpretacije. One nisu samo derivativni izvori koji se oslanjaju na elemente naslijeđene iz prošlosti jer upravo način na koji su pisane, tj. njihova retorika, otkriva da je to knjiška vrsta koja pokazuje dinamiku srednjega vijeka. Analiza odabranih primjera pokazala je da je stil ljekaruša osobit. To su složeni izvori koji obuhvaćaju vjerski i (onodobni) medicinski, ali i pripovjedni diskurs, s naznakama performativnosti. Stoga suvremeni pristup tim izvorima treba biti diferenciran i interdisciplinaran kako bi se oni revalorizirali u okviru sačuvane hrvatskoglagoljske pisane baštine.
The Renewal of Czech Church Slavonic
Authors: Knoll Vladislav
Published: January 2025

This article provides a linguistic characterisation of Josef Vajs’ work on developing and creating new norms in Church Slavonic (acr. CS) for the Croatian and Czech environments of the time. We attempt to follow Vajs’ reflections on the nature of a liturgical language for the twentieth century, placing them in the context of the development of Croatian CS and the New CS used by Greek Catholic (Uniate) and Orthodox believers. Although our primary focus is Vajs’ Služebnik ‘Liturgy’ of 1922, we provide brief linguistic comparisons of numerous period texts printed in the Croatian and Czech milieus. The article may thus also serve as a brief history of Croatian and Czech CS texts at the outset of the twentieth century. The analysis of the Služebnik shows that Josef Vajs’ project of a new CS norm was an attempt to combine highly divergent linguistic elements referring to Czech, Slovak, and East Slavic. The Croatian CS base, which is primarily a transcription of Vajs’ revised reedition of Dragutin Parčić’s missal, includes selected features from the only original (Old) CS texts from the West Slavic area (Kyiv Folia and Prague Fragments) and explicit references to modern Czech and Slovak. The unionist aspect of this linguistic fusion lies in including features that seem to refer to the CS norm used by the Orthodox and Greek Catholic Churches.
Silence, stillness and the contemplative
Authors: Genat Bill
Published: January 2025

Writing here, in a journal of silence studies, strangely, however thankfully, silence appears to me to be a mental abstraction. In my view, an experience of silence signals deep trouble. Is there not inevitably some thought arising in the mind? Such inner verbalisation is hardly an experience of silence. Beyond arising thought, at the least, are there not the birds singing, or the trees whispering and creaking, or the wind sighing? Perhaps, "stillness" better signifies a centreing of beingness where moment-to-moment arisings of mind can readily be discerned. Stillness may also be the location where the contemplative is available, knowable and potent. This paper describes methods undertaken engaging with the contemplative: pondering first, the qualities of mind supportive of contemplative learning; second, the foundation of embodiment as a human intrinsically interconnected with all the living natural world; and third, the implications of these musings for student learning.
Silence, poetic inquiry and meaning making. The possibilities for literacy learning and education
Authors: Creely Edwin , Waterhouse Peter
Published: January 2025

In this article we explore the relationship between silence and literacy, employing autoethnography and poetry as inquiry, highlighting how silence enhances meaning making in literacy practices. Silence is positioned not merely as an absence of sound or words but as a dynamic element integral to textual engagement and interpretation. Through an analysis of personal poetic texts, using Heidegger’s concept of dwelling thinking and Barthes's idea of Work and Text, we demonstrate how silence operates on multiple levels, coexisting with words and resonating in the learner’s contemplative spaces. In poetry, silence compels readers to navigate the spaces between words, fostering deeper comprehension and appreciation of the language. We argue that recognising these silences is crucial for literacy learning and has an important part as a teaching and learning approach in education. The study further discusses the pedagogical implications of teaching with silence, offering ideas for where it might be employed.
Editorial
Authors: Creely Edwin
Published: January 2025

This editorial introduces a special issue exploring silence not just as absence, but as a vibrant and multifaceted phenomenon across educational, artistic, and therapeutic contexts. The eight articles examine how different forms of silence—physical, reflective, and creative—can serve as transformative tools in various fields. The contributors investigate silence's capacity to foster deep learning, artistic innovation, and personal growth, while acknowledging its complexity and potential in contemporary settings. The collection demonstrates how intentional silence creates spaces for authentic engagement and meaning-making, particularly valuable as a counterbalance to our increasingly noise-filled world. Through diverse theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches, the articles reveal silence's capacity to enhance learning environments and creative practices. While identifying critical areas for future research, this special issue positions silence as an active, dynamic force, opening new possibilities for education, artistic expression, and therapeutic practice.
Silence, focal practices, and educative experience
Authors: Greenwalt Kyle A.
Published: January 2025

Conventionally, schools are known as places where quiet indicates a fearful withholding in the face of the teacher’s punishment. Within a phenomenological framework, such a quiet differs radically from genuine silence. It does little to help us think about the way in which the arts and silence interact to create educative experience. In this manuscript, we will use Heidegger’s reflections on silence as a grounding for our inquiry. Heidegger’s diagnosis of the human condition centers on our common, everyday dealings with the world. A concomitant of this view of humanity is the way “common sense” comes to overdetermine our relationships, leading us into conformity and inauthentic ways of talking and relating. By way of contrast, educative experience is only available as we re-orient ourselves to the concrete possibilities of the lifeworld and the opportunities it provides for satisfying and self-disclosing work. Having established this phenomenological framework, in the second half of the manuscript we turn to two distinct practices—photography and yoga—to further explore the contours of educative experience and its relationship to silence.
“Alice, Where Did You Get That Blue?” Narrating Silence-based Solitude in Paintings
Authors: Choi Tat Heung
Published: January 2025

This article originates from the author’s creative encounters and extracurricular engagements with art and literature for TESOL materials development.  Using autobiography as pedagogy, it examines the quiet spaces of visual art for learning, contemplation and creative expression.  Guided by John Dewey’s (1934) ideas on aesthetics and experience as well as research studies on the positivity of silence to embrace ambiguity and uncertainty, the exemplars of arts-based activities aim to develop English language learners’ artistic close-reading skills through inspecting and narrating paintings of silence in written description.  The Australian painter Charles Blackman and his “Alice in Wonderland” pictures (1955–98) were chosen for a reflexive engagement with the theme of silence, solitude and loneliness against happiness as an aim of education.  The portrayal of tranquil artworks and the use of writing scaffolds, with their affective, motivational and communicative functions in meaning-making practices, may prove valuable for visual and emotional literacy development.
Usporedba raznolikosti i kvalitete prehrane kod oboljelih od migrene i zdravih ispitanika
Authors: Skračić Leona , Bajić Ružica , Šatalić Zvonimir , Lakušić Darija , Gajdoš Kljusurić Jasenka , Krpan Marina
Published: January 2025

Cilj ovog rada bio je usporediti raznolikost prehrane eksperimentalne (ispitanici koji boluju od migrene, n=104) i kontrolne skupine (zdravi ispitanici, n=210) pomoću upitnika o kvaliteti prehrane (eng. Diet Quality Questionnaire - DQQ) koristeći bodovanje raznolikosti prehrane (eng. Diet Diversity Score - DDS) i ostale indikatore kvalitete prehrane. DQQ upitnik razvijen je 2021. godine, a predstavlja jednostavni standardizirani alat za procjenu kvalitete prehrane na populacijskoj razini (https://www.dietquality.org/countries/hrv). Dodatno, cilj istraživanja bio je utvrditi postoji li razlika između odgovora dobivenih putem računalnog načina ispunjavanja DQQ upitnika u odnosu na odgovore prikupljene putem intervjua. Istraživanje je provedeno u dvije faze s ukupno 314 hrvatskih ispitanika (16–67 godina, indeks tjelesne mase, ITM=23,58±3,86 kg/m2). Eksperimentalna i kontrolna skupina zadovoljile su minimalne kriterije za raznolikost prehrane (DDS≥5), premda je u usporedbi s kontrolnom, eksperimentalna skupina ostvarila značajno nižu raznolikost prehrane (DDS=5 odnosno 5,7; p<0,001), a pritom su najznačajnije razlike uočene kod konzumacije namirnica životinjskog porijekla (p=0,0016), povrća (p=0,0047) te ultra-prerađenih slanih grickalica, gotovih juha ili brze hrane (p=0,0089). S obzirom na način ispunjavanja (računalno ili intervju), u obje skupine nije utvrđena statistički značajna razlika u rezultatima.