bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Divergence Studies in Chilli Genotypes (Capsicum annuum L.)
Authors: Singh Sakshi , Joshi A. K. , Vikram Amit , Kansal Sandeep , Singh Sudha
Published: August 2023

A study on genetic diversity was conducted at Experimental Farm of Regional Horticultural Research and Training Station Dhaulakuan, District Sirmour (HP), Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India during kharif season, 2018 to assess the genetic diversity in 21 genotypes of chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)  and  to  identify  suitable  donors  for successful  breeding  programme  in  this  crop.The twenty one (21) chilli genotypes were evaluated for seven horticultural traits viz.,  days to 50% flowering, days to first green fruit picking, fruit length (cm), fruit diameter (cm), number of fruits plant-1, fruit weight at edible maturity (g), green fruits yield plant-1 (g). The experiment was laid out in RCBD with three replications at spacing of 45×45 cm2. By estimating D2 values in all possible combinations of the genotypes, the 21 genotypes of chilli were grouped into 6 clusters based on green fruit characters, revealing the genetic diversity among the parents. Cluster IV had maximum (6) andCluster I with only one genotype. Average intra-cluster distance was maximum in cluster VI (19.56). The inter cluster distance was recorded maximum between cluster I and VI (207.49). Therefore, hybridization between the genotypes from cluster I and VI (green) can be utilized for getting superior recombinants/ transgressive segregants in segregating generations of chilli.
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PJBL UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR IPA SISWA KELAS VI SD
Authors: Sukma Ivanila
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study is to improve science learning outcomes on the material of the solar system and characteristics through the application of the project based learning model. This research was conducted on grade 6 students of SD Negeri Widoro in the 2022/2023 academic year. This research model is a classroom action research. The subjects of this research are 5th grade students of SD Negeri Widoro, totaling 23 students. The data obtained during the implementation of the study were analyzed descriptively qualitative.The results showed that there was an increase in the learning outcomes of ipa material on the system and characteristics of the solar system in 6th grade students of SD Negeri Widoro in the 2022/2023 academic year, namely 88.04% of students reached learning completeness in cycle I and reached 100% learning completeness in cycle II learning. Thus, it can be made a conclusion that the project-based learning model is effective to inmproving the learning outcomes of fifth grade students in learning the system and characteristics of the solar system.
The Effect of the Edmodo-Assisted Discovery Learning Model on Students’ Scientific Literacy Ability
Authors: Yolida Berti , T. Marpaung Rini Rita , Priadi Median Agus , Sulika Aripati
Published: August 2023

This study aims to see how the Edmodo-assisted Discovery Learning model affects students' scientific literacy skills. This study is a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest non-equivalent control group. The experimental class is taught using the Edmodo-assisted discovery learning methodology. Data were collected using a pretest and a posttest to measure the increase in students' scientific literacy skills. The experimental class received an N-Gain of 0.51, while the control class received an N-Gain of 0.29. The significance of the Independent Sample t-test on student N-Gain scores is 0.000, which is lower than 0.005, indicating that the Edmodo-assisted discovery learning model has a substantial effect on students' scientific literacy skills. The results of the questionnaire analysis also revealed that students were enthusiastic about Edmodo-assisted discovery learning. As a result, the Edmodo-assisted discovery learning model considerably impacts students' scientific literacy skills.ABSTRAK: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh model Discovery Learning berbantu Edmodo terhadap kemampuan literasi sains peserta didik. Penelitian ini merupakan kuasi eksperimen dengan desain pretest-posttest non equivalent control group design. Model discovery learning berbantu Edmodo diterapkan pada kelas eksperimen. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan pretest dan posttest untuk mengetahui peningkatan kemampuan literasi sains peserta didik. Hasil penelitian menunjukan kelas eksperimen mendapatkan N-Gain sebesar 0,51 sedangkan kelas kontrol mendapatkan N-Gain sebesar 0,29. Uji Independen Sample t-test terhadap skor N-Gain siswa menunjukkan signifikansi 0.000 0,005 yang berarti model discovery learning berbantu Edmodo berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kemampuan literasi sains peserta didik. Hasil analisis angket juga menunjukan respon yang baik dari siswa terhadap pembelajaran discovery learning berbantu edmodo. Dengan demikan dapat disimpulkan bahwa model discovery learning berbantu Edmodo berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kemampuan literasi sains peserta didik.
Genetic diversity and screening for bacterial wilt in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum)
Authors: Athulya M P , Anitha P , Pradeepkumar T , Sangeeta Kutty M , Sainamole Kurian P , Sindhumole P
Published: August 2023

Thirty-four tomato genotypes from different geographical locations were evaluated for genetic diversity and screened for bacterial wilt (BW) caused by Ralstonia solanacearum. Results revealed that plant height, fruits per cluster, fruit weight, fruit diameters, locules per fruit, fruit firmness, yield per plant, and quality parameters exhibited high heritability and genetic advance. Clustering based on D2 analysis, classified genotypes into four clusters. Maximum intra-cluster distance was recorded within cluster I and maximum inter-cluster distance between cluster II and IV followed by cluster I and IV, indicating existence of wide genetic variability. Genotypes in cluster IV (AVTO 1711, AVTO 1717 and AVTO 1718) recorded high fruit weight coupled with high yield. These may be explored as promising donors for developing large sized bacterial wilt resistant tomatoes. The large fruited genotypes in cluster IV can also contribute to the genetic improvement of existing bacterial wilt resistant varieties placed in cluster I. Out of 34 genotypes screened for BW disease, 5 genotypes were classified as resistant and 7 as moderately resistant.
Physio-biochemical responses of polyembryonic mango (Mangifera indica L.) genotypes to varying levels of salinity stress
Authors: Nimbolkar P K , Kurian M R , Upreti K K , Laxman R H , Shivashankara K S , Varalakshmi L R
Published: August 2023

Mango genotypes that are salinity tolerant can possibly be used as clonal rootstock for sustained production of salinity sensitive commercial mango cultivars in salt affected soils. Present study was carried out to elucidate the effect of salinity stress induced by salts of NaCl+CaCl2 (1:1) at concentrations of 0, 25, 50 and 100 mM on fifteen polyembryonic mango genotypes. The physio-biochemical parameters such as relative water content, chlorophyll content, epicuticular wax content, water potential (Ψ), carbohydrate content, lipid peroxidation, proline accumulation and antioxidant enzymes were determined at each level of salinity in all genotypes. On the basis of these physio-biochemical changes, the study illustrated that the polyembryonic genotypes, Turpentine, Deorakhio, Olour, Bappakkai, Vattam, Nekkare, Kurukkan, Kensington, Muvandan, EC-95862, Manipur, Sabre, Vellaikolamban, Kitchener and Mylepelian were in the decreasing order in response to salinity stress tolerance.
Dragon fruit peel extract mediated green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their antifungal activity against Colletotrichum truncatum causing anthracnose in chilli
Authors: Gowda S , Sriram S
Published: August 2023

Plant extracts have been used as reducing and stabilising agents to synthesise various metal-based nanoparticles due to their cost-effective and eco-friendly nature. In the present work, a green and environment-friendly method is adopted for synthesising silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) using a biowaste of dragon fruit (Hylocereus spp.) peel aqueous extract at 80ºC in an alkaline condition. The Ag NPs were characterised through various analytical and microscopic techniques. The UV-Vis spectra of Ag NPs showed a characteristic peak between 400 - 410 nm. Transmission and scanning electron microscopic studies confirmed spherical monodispersed particles with an average size of 7 nm. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) confirmed the presence of silver and silver chloride among the principal elements. The X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) spectra showed the crystalline nature of synthesised silver and silver chloride nanoparticles. The synthesised nanoparticles showed potential antifungal activity against Colletotrichum truncatum spores in both in vitro conidial germination and spread plate assays. The efficacy of the synthesised NPs confirmed that these NPs could be used as potential antifungal agents against C. truncatum to control anthracnose in chilli.
Morphological characterization of standard chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat.)
Authors: Abhishek K , Bala Madhu
Published: August 2023

Ten diverse chrysanthemum varieties were evaluated for their suitability as cut flower, flower arrangement and pot plant. The maximum plant height at bud appearance (71.82 cm) and at anthesis (77.23 cm) was recorded in Snow Ball, while, it was recorded minimum at bud appearance (44.08 cm) and flower opening stage (48.10 cm) in Purnima. The longest duration of flowering (33.73 days) was recorded in Thai Chen Queen, whereas, the least flowering duration (23.63 days) was recorded in Swan Dance. The variety Pusa Centenary exhibited the longest vase life (22.00 days), however, the least vase life (16.00 days) was recorded in Valliant. Depending upon the compactness, medium size and vase life, Thai Chen Queen, Purnima, Pusa Centenary, Otam Blaze and Denise Oatridge were found suitable for pot culture, cut flower and flower arrangements, whereas, the varieties with big flower such as Snow Ball, Kikobiory, Sonar Bangla, Valliant and Swan Dance were identified for pot culture and exhibition purpose.
uso de los indicadores técnico-artísticos en la locución
Authors: Martínez Grandales Idania , Fonseca Muñoz Beatriz Elena
Published: August 2023

La Locución es una de las especialidades que intervienen en la producción comunicativa radiofónica, pero no tiene mucha presencia como objeto de investigación. El presente trabajo expone parte de un diagnóstico del uso de los indicadores técnico-artísticos en la locución de los programas informativos de la emisora Radio Rebelde. Se aplicaron como técnicas, la investigación documental y bibliográfica, el análisis de contenido y la observación no participante. Los resultados reflejan algunos elementos negativos y positivos en el uso de la voz, la dicción y articulación y la fluidez.
Educar para la libertad de expresión
Authors: Quiñónez Gómez Herly Alejandra
Published: August 2023

La Educación en Derechos Humanos permite enfocar las perspectivas teóricas, metodológicas y prácticas de la Educación para la Libertad de Expresión. Para caracterizar dichos aspectos, se hace una investigación documental-descriptiva, mediante el análisis de contenido de 26 documentos desde 1997 hasta 2022. Los resultados indican que las instituciones con mayor difusión son la Organización de Naciones Unidas, Unesco, Unicef y el Instituto Interamericano de Derechos Humanos y, los asuntos más investigados son enseñanza de Derechos Humanos, libertad de expresión y formación de docentes. Se concluye que la descripción de estos textos sistematiza las perspectivas de la Educación para la Libertad de Expresión, desde la educación formal en el sistema de primaria, secundaria y universitaria hasta la vocería en Derechos Humanos.
Libro Turquesa
Authors: Porta Paula Inés
Published: August 2023

Reseña del Libro “Narrativas transmedia para aprender y enseñar: ecologías ampliadas en la cultura digital” realizado por Mariana Ferrarelli. Un puente entre la enseñanza y el aprendizaje por un lado y la cultura digital con sus prácticas y sus múltiples derivaciones por otro con la posibilidad de diseñar propuestas transversales tecnopedagógicas
¿Dónde está Miguel? A 30 años de su desaparición
Authors: Mendoza Padilla Alberto , Jaunarena Jorge
Published: August 2023

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Edición génica e introducción de organismos genéticamente modificados: una mirada desde el documental Selección antinatural
Authors: Aramburú Rosana M.
Published: August 2023

La tecnología de edición génica CRISPR/Cas9 (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats, conocida como “tijeras génicas”) se encuentra en pleno auge. El surgimiento y los alcances de esta herramienta son tratados en el documental Selección antinatural, que se utiliza en este trabajo como soporte para analizar dos proyectos de introducción de organismos genéticamente modificados, sus resultados y controversias. Se trata de la introducción de ratones en Nueva Zelanda y la liberación de mosquitos para combatir la malaria en Burkina Faso. Luego de discutirlo en el seno de la comunidad y con los científicos responsables, Nueva Zelanda detuvo el proyecto; en cambio, el gobierno de Burkina Faso aceptó poner en marcha la liberación. Finalmente, se comenta sobre el discurso tecnocientífico, la democratización y la inequidad en el acceso a la herramienta. La edición génica (y sus consecuencias) es un tema que merece un debate amplio y transparente sobre su uso en todas las áreas del conocimiento, para abordar los desafíos éticos, sociales y políticos que plantea.
Confirmation of causality of climatic and soil physical factors affecting the corn (Zea mays L.) yield for silage in the climate-soil-yield network
Authors: Kim Moonju
Published: August 2023

This study aimed to confirm the causality of climatic and soil physical factors on silage corn yield based on the climatesoil-yield network in Korea. The climatic variables were growing degree days, high temperature, low temperature, surface temperature, rainfall, relative humidity, wind speed, and sunshine duration before and after silking. The soil physical variables were the effective depth, slope and drainage class of the soil. The yield variables were total digestible nutrients, dry matter and fresh matter yields. The network was constructed using structural equations and neural network models. In the result of the network, three causalities were remarkable. First, all longitudinal climatic causality before and after the silking stages were significant. It implies that the effect of climate in the vegetative stage reaches to yield through themselves in the reproductive stage. Second, there was the causality between climatic and soil physical factors based on indirect effects. Thus, it is likely to lead to an offset between the direct and indirect effects of soil physical factors. Finally, the effects of drought and heavy rainfall were clear before and after silking stages, respectively. It indicates that stress can damage the corn yield for silage. Here, the damage caused by the drought could be recovered due to various indirect effects, while the damage caused by heavy rainfall was fatal because there was a lack of an indirect path to recover from. This study contributed to identifying how various climatic and soil physical factors can affect production in the network. Furthermore, the climate-soil-yield network for silage corn in this study will help extend the structure with various factors in future studies.
Improvement of callogenesis and somatic embryogenesis by selecting optimal hormonal balance in Sarnav and Desiree potato varieties
Authors: Babadjanova Feruza I. , Ubaydullaeva Khurshida A. , Asrorov Akmal M. , Rakhmanov Bakhtiyor K. , Abdullaev Adkham N. , Bolkiev Abduvakhid A. , Abdullaev Sa’dulla A. , Eshmurzaev Jakhongir B. , Buriev Zabardast T.
Published: August 2023

Callus formation and somatic embryogenesis in potato varieties are effective ways to obtain an entire plant from a single cell. The implementation of embryogenesis is widely used in improving plant materials and creating new biotechnological varieties. In our research, the optimum level of 1-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) and 6-benzyl aminopurine (BAP) was determined in the formation of callus tissue in the local Sarnav potato variety, and the Desiree variety taken as a control. Leaf and stem explants were used in the processes of callus tissue formation and somatic embryogenesis of both varieties. We tried various plant growth regulators for callus formation and somatic embryogenesis in different ratios. The 1 mg/L NAA and 1.5 mg/L BAP were established as the best option for callus formation resulting in 92 and 100% development of callus in internodes of Desiree and Sarnav varieties, respectively. The 0.1 mg/L BAP and 0.1 mg/L gibberellic acid (GA3) resulted in almost 80% development of somatic embryogenesis in both varieties and were found as the most optimum option. These results showed that regenerated plants can be obtained from the Sarnav potato variety by somatic embryogenesis. This method can be applied to the Sarnav variety for genetic transformation studies.
Mapping and yield prediction of castor bean (Ricinus communis) using Sentinel-2A satellite image in a semi-arid region of india
Authors: Kumar Ritesh , Bishnoi Narendra Singh , Gautam Nimish Narayan , Muskan  , Mishra Varun Narayan
Published: August 2023

Castor bean (Ricinus communis) indigenous to the southeastern Mediterranean basin, eastern Africa and India is a crop having various industrial and medicinal applications. It is helpful in crop rotation and replenishing the soil nutrients due to less water consumption. The current study explores the utility of Sentinel-2A satellite image for mapping and yield prediction of castor beans. Several classification methods viz. migrating means clustering, maximum likelihood classifier, support vector machine and artificial neural network are used for the classification and mapping of different landscape categories. The overall classification accuracy was achieved to be highest for artificial neural network (85.81 %) subsequently support vector machine (80.12 %), maximum likelihood classifier (74.23 %) and migrating means clustering (73.03 %). The yield prediction is performed using Sentinel-2A-derived indices namely Normalized Difference Vegetation Index and Enhanced Vegetation Index-2. Further, the cumulative values of these two indices are investigated for castor bean yield prediction using linear regression from July 2017 to April 2018 in different seasons (pre-monsoon, post-monsoon, and winter). The regression model provided (adj R2=0.75) value using EVI-2 compared to (adj R2=0.55) using NDVI for yield prediction of Ricinus communis crop in the winter season. The methodology adopted in this study can serve as an effective tool to map and predict the productivity of Ricinus communis. The adopted methodology may also be extended to a wider spatial level and for other significant crops grown in semi-arid regions of world.
Analyzing spatial and geometrical patterns of Tiruchirappalli and Tier-urban centers using Spatial Metrics
Authors: Prakash Krishnaswamy , Jegankumar Rajagopal , Rahaman Sheik Mohideen Abdul , Libina Rajendran Sheela , Dhanabalan Subbiah Pothumani
Published: August 2023

Understanding spatial and geometrical patterns of urbanization is crucial in tackling associated problems. As urbanization progresses through various stages of development, it reflects different forms, patterns, and interactions based on its physical and functional aspects. Spatial metrics is a well-acclaimed technique for quantifying urban morphological characteristics. The current study was conducted for Tiruchirappalli and six tier-urban centers located within a 40-kilometers radius to comprehend the comparative growth and spatial patterns. The urban centers are divided into eight zones based on direction for more precise quantification. The study employed Landsat 5 and 8 satellite images to classify land use/cover for the periods 1996, 2008, and 2020. FRAGSTAT is the software application used to analyze spatial metrics, at patch, class, and landscape levels. The study generated a significant amount of data about spatial and geometric patterns of growth. Area, edge, and aggregation metrics indicated that zones in Manachanallur, Manapparai, Musiri, Thiruverumbur, and Thuraiyur had protrusive urban growth during the study period. Transport networks have been the instrumental factor for such growth. Diversity metrics revealed Tiruchirappalli and Thiruverumbur have abundant patches of various classes in many of their zones since they retain patches like open, vegetation, and water bodies extensively. Shape metrics across all urban centers during the period 1996-2008 were more irregular in shape; it has become significantly smooth during 2008-2020 due to infill developments on the fringe areas. The period 1996-2008 recorded a huge transition of open areas into built-ups, attributing to infill development, especially inside the urban centers; similarly, during the period 2008-2020, edge expansion has been recorded widely across the urban centers. The current study is a significant contribution to urban research in understanding relative spatial and geometric patterns of urbanization.
Examine the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) in Karnataka
Authors: Sathisha  , Katti Medhavini S
Published: August 2023

This study examined the relationship between the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) and agriculture development in Karnataka from 1995 to 2021. While presenting the budget speech for 1995–1996, the honorable union finance minister introduced the RIDF program. The RBI monitors the funding for the RIDF program through NABARD, which has a corpus of Rs. 2,000 crores from commercial and regional banks, among other sources. The program funds the social sector, small to medium irrigation, rural connectivity, and agricultural and related activities. The study evaluated the performance of the RIDF in the State critically. It also observed that several projects remained incomplete even after taking loans from the RIDF. Many states might be unable to take on this financial load due to most governments’ dire financial circumstances. Despite this, there have been some physical advancements in rural irrigation, roads, and bridges. The nation’s states and regions, however, do not all share the same achievement levels, therefore suggesting necessary steps to ensure proper fund utilization and decrease rural poverty and intra-regional disparity in Karnataka.
High-Performance Work Systems and Intrapreneurial Behavior: The Mediating Role of Knowledge Centered Culture
Authors: Alshaar Qasem , Khaddam Amineh A. , Irtaimeh Hani J. , Alzghoul Amro
Published: August 2023

Background and purpose

Employee intrapreneurial behavior (EIB) has become strategically important for organizational performance. Contemporary managers are exploring ways by which EIB can be reinforced and sustained. The purpose of this study is to examine the role of high-performance work systems (HPWS) and knowledge centered culture (KCC) on EIB, and the mediating role of KCC on the HPWS-EIB path.

Methodology

The proposed hypotheses were tested by utilizing the variance-based structural equation modeling approach on cross-sectional responses garnered from individuals working in the Jordanian tourism, travel, and hospitality enterprises.

Results

The analyses yielded robust support for the associations. As expected, HPWS had a direct and significant effect on KCC and EIB. Consequently, KCC did not only impact EIB significantly, but also mediated the association between HPWS and EIB.

Conclusion

This study considers bundle of HR initiatives via HPWS and explores the underlying processes by which EIB is nurtured. Unlike past discoveries that linked HPWS to EIB, this study shows why and how EIB is enabled in an Arabian context. The findings did not only extend past discoveries, but also provide theoretical and practical basis for EIB as an outcome.
Ephemera of a Promised Land: Two Travel Guides in a Reconstituted Jerusalemite Family Archive
Authors: Sahhar Micaela
Published: August 2023

This article investigates Christian Palestinian involvement in tourism and Western pilgrimage in Mandate Palestine, and focuses on the tension between political identity and mercantile aspirations. It makes use of an ephemeral archive that highlights the possibilities of reconstructing a picture of Mandate-era Jerusalem based on such transient documents. The article examines two 1930s travel pamphlets, published in English and co-authored or co-edited by a Greek-Orthodox Jerusalemite, George M. Sahhar (1901–1976). Sahhar tourism enterprises in Jerusalem catered to an English-speaking British and American clientele, some associated with the British-Israelite movement. Both guides offer insight into Christian tour operators and the tastes of their clientele and indicate Western appetite for biblical and pseudo-historical narratives of Jewish connections to Palestine. Together, they illustrate the ambivalent instrumentality of Christian Palestinian entrepreneurs in biblifying Palestine for the Western imaginary and even propagating ideas of Palestinian progress as facilitated by Zionist modernity, a strategy now implicated in normalizing Israel’s 1948 creation and later deployed in Israeli national narratives.
LINE BALANCING ANALYSIS BY USED RANK POSITIONAL WEIGHT (RPW) (CASE STUDY: PART BODY S11038Z PROCESS)
Authors: Supriyono Supriyono , Suryanto Dwi , Hendra Franka , Effendi Riki
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this paper is to determine the number of proposed work stations based on Rank Positional Weight and to find out the results of the comparison between the initial work station conditions and the proposed work station conditions. The method used in optimizing Line Balancing is the Rank Positional Weight (RPW) method by calculating the amount of processing time, Balance Delay, Smoothness Index, the largest track efficiency, and station efficiency. The results of the comparison between the initial work station conditions and the proposed work station conditions using the RPW method in the total production process time of the S11038Z section from the initial conditions of 1060.23 seconds after analysis using the RPW method obtained a shorter processing time of 970.23 seconds or reduced by 90 seconds. The balance delay in the initial condition was 67.6% with the RPW method, the result was that the balance delay was better, namely 62.9%. The smoothness index in the initial conditions is 1059.79 to 857.88. The tracking efficiency increased by 4.7%, from 32.4% to 37.1%. The efficiency of the biggest workstations also increased, from 489 seconds to 399 seconds.
Agronomic Biofortification with Iron and Zinc on Yield and Quality of Oat Grains for the Validation of a Potential Resource for Nutritional Security
Authors: Babeski Cristhian Milbradt , Da Silva José Antonio Gonzalez , Carvalho Ivan Ricardo , Kraisig Adriana Rosélia , Da Rosa Juliana Aozane , Peter Cibele Luisa , Diel Pedro , Schünemann Lara Laís
Published: August 2023

Purpose: The objective of this study was to develop a management proposal for biofortification of oat crops with iron and zinc by foliar application and validate the technology by analyzing indicators of yield and industrial and chemical quality of grains.   Method/design/approach: The experiment was carried out in Augusto Pestana, RS, in 2020 and 2021. A randomized block experimental design with four replications was used, in a 3×5 factorial arrangement. The treatments consisted of applications of zinc sulfate, iron sulfate, and zinc sulfate + iron sulfate at rates of 0, 500, 1000, 2000, and 4000 g ha-1. Indicators of yield and industrial and chemical quality of oat grains were analyzed.   Results and conclusion: The agronomic biofortification with iron and zinc by foliar application at the grain filling stage does not affect yield and industrial and chemical quality of oat grains. Zinc biofortification with sulfate sources promotes increases in zinc contents in oat caryopses, however, with a decrease in iron contents. Iron biofortification with sulfate sources increases iron contents in the oat caryopsis, however, with a decrease in zinc contents.   Originality/value: The lack of iron and zinc in foods is a major public health problem worldwide. This study makes a great contribution to validate the technology for biofortification of oat grains with iron and zinc, ensuring food and nutritional security for the population.
The effectiveness of telemedicine in primary care; a systematic review
Authors: Aljasim Abdullah , Joher Abdullatif , Hashim Ahmed , Mulhim Mona , Alkhateeb Dalal , Alkhatam Nora
Published: August 2023

This systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness of telemedicine (TM) in the primary care system in comparison with face-to-face (F2F) ordinary interventions. This study was conducted and reported in accordance with the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses statement and the common practices in the field. Eligible articles were identified by a search of the MEDLINE bibliographical database, PubMed, Google Scholar, CINAHL, and Scopus from 1st January 2010 up to 30th April 2023. Through database searching, a total of 862 entries were found. The eligibility of the remaining 17 full-text publications was evaluated. Seventeen articles passed the inclusion tests and were added to the research after a thorough evaluation. The current study offers proof that TM has the potential to be a useful tool for providing primary care services remotely. In addition to lowering healthcare expenses and increasing retention rates, TM can deliver equivalent patient results and satisfaction with F2F care.
Market Formation in Turkish Solar Electricity Generation: Technology Innovation System Approach
Authors: ERDEN TOPAL Yelda , ERDİL Erkan
Published: August 2023

The Technological Innovation System (TIS) is a theoretical approach to the analysis of a new technology's diffusion dynamics. The development and establishment of market-related structures are essential for maturing a TIS and its long-term success, especially at the beginning of sectoral development. In this paper, we focus on market formation in the Turkish solar electricity generation TIS to understand how the market forms. We made an empirical study and benefitted from structural analysis, functional analysis, and process analysis to point out how green transition efforts have started with the market formation process in the Turkish solar energy sector during the first phase of sectoral development. We conducted fifty-seven interviews with key experts in the energy sector in the 2013-2015 period when the sector just started to develop. The structural analysis showed that the most active actors are companies, consultancy organizations, public organizations, and real persons; networks are associations and cooperative organizations, and institutions are general legislation and political developments. The process analysis showed that the constitutive processes are institutionalizing and associating for the formation of market segments, and competing and communicating for the formation of market transactions. The functional analysis pointed out that at the beginning of the TIS development, the market formation was in the nursing phase, but developing very fast.
G20 Ülkelerinin Ekonomik Performanslarının 2008 Krizi Döneminde LOPCOW-COCOSO Yöntemi İle Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: KAHREMAN Yusuf
Published: August 2023

Bir ekonominin performansı, farklı makroekonomik göstergeler ve farklı analiz yöntemleri kullanılarak ölçülebilir. Bu kapsamda çalışmanın amacı, Türkiye’nin de içerisinde yer aldığı Dünya ekonomisinin yaklaşık %85’ini kapsayan G20 ülkelerinin 2008 kriz döneminde ekonomik performansının ölçülmesidir. Çalışmada büyüme oranı, ihracat büyüme oranı, kişi başı GSYH, ithalat büyüme, döviz kuru, enflasyon ve işsizlik oranları performans değerlendirme kriteri olarak belirlenmiştir. Çalışma kapsamında G20 ülkelerinin ekonomik performanslarının değerlendirilmesinde LOPCOW (Logarithmic Percentage Change-driven Objective Weighting) ve COCOSO (Combined Compromise Solution) yöntemlerinden oluşan bütünleşik bir model kullanılmıştır. LOPCOW yönteminde ele alınan kriterlerin ağırlık katsayıları hesaplanmıştır. Ele alınan kriterlerin önem düzeyi yani ekonomik performansı en fazla etkileyen kriterler döviz kuru, işsizlik oranı ve enflasyon değişkenleri olmuştur. COCOSO yöntemi ile ise 2008 kriz dönemini içerisine alan 2006-2015 yılları arasında G20 ülkelerinin performans sıralaması analiz edilmiştir. COCOSO yöntemi sonuçlarına göre ele alınan dönem içerisinde en iyi performans gösteren ülkeler ABD, Almanya ve Kore olurken, en kötü ekonomik performans gösteren ülkeler Endonezya, Arjantin ve Güney Afrika olmuştur. Ayrıca 2008 krizi sonrasında ABD ve AB ülkelerinin genel durumunda bir düşüş meydana geldiği tespit edilmiştir.
Women in Mediation Leadership: UNSC Resolution 1325 and IGAD’s Mediation in South Sudan
Authors: Rabele Litlhare , Wielenga Cori
Published: August 2023

In 2000, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted the landmark resolution UNSC 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. This resolution urges member states to ensure the prevention of conflict against women, promote the protection of women during conflicts, and ensure the participation of women in conflict resolution and post-conflict reconstruction of their communities. This resolution further urges member states to increase the representation of women at all decision-making levels in national, regional, and international institutions. South Sudan became a member of the UNSC after its independence in 2011 and ratified UNSC Resolution 1325. The establishment of South Sudan as an independent nation on July 9, 2011, marked a historic milestone, but the celebrations were short-lived as war broke out in December 2013. The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has played a central role in mediating the conflict in South Sudan since the 2013 conflict. IGAD developed a Regional Action Plan (RAP) on implementing the UNSC Resolution 1325 in 2013. IGAD’s RAP focuses on the participation of women in decision-making, but there are shortcomings to the RAP in that it states very little about the leadership of women in peace processes. This article examines the role of IGAD as a mediator in the South Sudan mediation process, with a particular focus on the RAP and the inclusion of women in track one mediation processes. Although women may be included in track three mediation, one of the reasons for the continued failure of sustained peace in South Sudan, we argue, is the continued marginalisation of women from track one mediation leadership processes.
Africa’s wellbeing’s in an uncertain world: Searching for solutions
Authors: Moagi A. L.
Published: August 2023

Book review
Including Indigenous Praise Poetry in the FET Band Curricula Can Benefit Learners in the 21st Century
Authors: Sethabela Joseph Maleke
Published: August 2023

Indigenous praise poetry is an appropriate and relevant genre to be taught in the 21st century to address the challenges of peer pressure, identity crisis and social ills amongst the youth today. Apart from solving their challenges, it offers pedagogic values related to their imvelogy, historiology (historiography), discipline and employability. When the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) document talks about poetry (not indigenous praise poetry), it refers to modern poetry. It is the opinion of the author that the exclusion of indigenous praise poetry from the language curriculum for all African Home Languages in the Further Education and Training (FET) band could be one of the factors contributing towards immoral behaviour amongst the youth today, especially Black youth. Teaching praise poetry can be a useful tool in branding the cultural identity of the youth. It can also be useful in branding their clan names and praises. Furthermore, it can help to preserve their language, culture and heritage, as well as to discredit pervasive misconceptions amongst them that their praises are a passé subject—dead and uninteresting. It is worth noting that praise poetry has been in existence since time immemorial and that it is engraved in the DNA of every Black African child because it defines who we are as African people. By exploring the relevancy of praise poetry today, the article takes a helicopter view in order to broaden its knowledge on how praises are significant at different stages of the African child’s life. When a child is born, or graduates (from an initiation school or an academic institution), as well as on his or her wedding day or at his or her funeral, praises are recited to further affirm, connect and bind him/her to the ancestors. Clan names and praises are a direct connection for Africans to the ancestral spirit world and they give a sense of acknowledgement and belongingness to the clanship. This article confirms that praise poetry forms part of the rituals of the African child. It looks at the pedagogic and normative role of indigenous praise poetry in the African Language curriculum and it employs qualitative and documentary analysis of the CAPS document as its research methods. The article aligns itself with revisionist and constructivist theory to arrive at the research outcomes.
Moral Degeneration in Setswana Hare Folktales: An Analysis of Behavioural Themes—Tricks, Murder and Violence
Authors: Boya Thapelo , Ramagoshi Refilwe
Published: August 2023

In previous research, it has been argued that African folktales are primarily narrated to teach moral precepts, reprimand inappropriate behaviour, and caution against immorality in African societies. Nevertheless, Setswana hare folktales do not seem to serve these functions. Instead, the main character in these folktales frequently exhibits behaviour that contravenes moral standards and is associated with moral degeneration without any unpleasant consequences or punishment. The aim of this article is to explore such behaviours in the folktale “Mmutle le Phokojwe le Senonnori” (The Hare, Jackal and the Bear) and the modern-day occurrences of moral degeneration, as recently reported in popular digital media, including eNCA, IOL News, News24 and TimesLive. The utilitarian theory of psychology is employed as a framework to determine the extent to which hare folktales contravene the notion of morality and the function of teaching moral precepts. This qualitative study is based on a master’s dissertation, thematically analysing behaviours of moral degeneration, namely tricks, murder and violence, depicted in folktales. As the folktale “Mmutle le Phokojwe le Senonnori” depicts behaviour associated with moral degeneration, its effectiveness in teaching about morality becomes compromised and flawed. Therefore, Setswana hare folktales seem irrelevant in teaching and awakening Africa’s moral potential. It is concluded that without meaningful interventions by folklorists, folktale teachers and narrators, hare folktales cannot impart moral precepts efficiently.
Glucose and Insulin Activities in the Leaf Extracts of Aloe vera, Bryophyllum, and Ivy Gourd
Authors: Kandi Sabitha , Kollu Ramesh , Boddula Venugopal , Kandi Venkataramana
Published: August 2023

Objectives:

Allopathic medicines, although they play a crucial role in controlling blood sugars among diabetic patients, alone may be insufficient for the effective management of diabetes. Therefore, it is essential to explore the food for its anti-diabetic potential and delay the development of long-term complications of this debilitating disease. Aloe vera, Bryophyllum, and Ivy gourd are edible and, if included in daily food, could contribute to preventing and managing diabetes. In this study, we have estimated the glucose and insulin concentrations of A. vera, Bryophyllum, and Ivy gourd plant extracts.

Materials and Methods:

The leaf extracts of A. vera, Bryophyllum, and Ivy gourd were assessed for glucose and insulin. Glucose was estimated using the glucose-oxidase peroxidase method and insulin was measured using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

Results:

Ivy gourd leaf extract revealed the highest concentration of both glucose and insulin at concentrations of 56 mg/dL and 46.46 µIU/mL, respectively. Bryophyllum leaf extracts revealed moderate concentrations of insulin (24.14 µIU/mL) and glucose (23.11 mg/dL). Among the extracts tested, the A. vera extract revealed the lowest concentrations of glucose (22 mg/dL) and insulin (10.87 µIU/mL).

Conclusions:

A. vera, Bryophyllum, and Ivy gourd leaves have reasonable concentrations of insulin which could be explored for pharmacological purposes. Moreover, being edible, these could be included in the diet as alternative methods to prevent and manage diabetes.
Geometry Optimization: A Comparison of Different Open-Source Geometry Optimizers
Authors: Shajan Akhil , Manathunga Madushanka , Goetz Andreas , Merz Kenneth
Published: August 2023

Based on a series of energy minimizations with starting structures obtained from the Baker test set of 30 organic molecules, a comparison is made between various open-source geometry optimization codes that are interfaced with the open-source QUantum Interaction Computational Kernel (QUICK) program for gradient and energy calculations. The findings demonstrate how the choice of the coordinate system influences the optimization process to reach an equilibrium structure. With fewer steps, internal coordinates outperform Cartesian coordinates while the choice of the initial Hessian and Hessian update method in quasi-Newton approaches made by different optimization algorithms also contributes to the rate of convergence. Furthermore, an available open-source machine learning method based on Gaussian Process Regression (GPR) was evaluated for energy minimizations over surrogate potential energy surfaces with both Cartesian and internal coordinates, with internal coordinates outperforming Cartesian. Overall, geomeTRIC and DL-FIND with their default optimization method as well as with GPR-based model using Hartree--Fock theory with the 6-31G** basis set, needed a comparable number of geometry optimization steps to the approach of Baker using a unit matrix as the initial Hessian to reach the optimized geometry. On the other hand, the Berny and Sella offerings in ASE outperformed the other algorithms. Based on this we recommend using the file-based approaches, ASE/Berny and ASE/Sella, for large-scale optimization efforts, while if using a single executable is preferable, we now distribute QUICK integrated with DL-FIND.
SLOVAK AND CZECH HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS
Authors: Poliaková Adela , Kameníková Blanka
Published: August 2023

Research background: In 2020 and 2021, there was a significant price development in the real estate market in the whole of Europe. Many investors moved their capital into what they thought was a safe investment. These are specific investments in commodities and, above all, real estate. In the last three years, the Czech and Slovak Republics, along with other countries, had to deal with several crisis effects that fundamentally affected the real estate market. These are the global pandemic of the disease COVID-19, the energy crisis, and the war in Ukraine. Purpose of the article: In recent years, the housing market in the Czech Republic and Slovakia has been a hotly debated topic. The high demand for housing and at the same time the low supply of apartments and land cause a situation where real estate prices have a high tendency to rise. In this contribution, we will focus on the analysis of the development of the housing market in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and we will try to evaluate the situation in both markets with subsequent comparisons of both markets. Methods: We will be focused on the analysis of the situation in both markets for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022. For the evaluation, we will use many indicators for comparisons such as housing price indices, average wages, indebtedness, unemployment, and interest rates of the central banks of both countries and hypoindex indicators DTI, DSTI, and LTV. Based on these factors, we will then compare the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 2023. Subsequently, we will focus on the availability of housing in these countries, we will also mention in which parts of individual countries housing is cheaper and, conversely, more expensive. In the last part, we will deal with the macroeconomic forecast of both countries. That is, how indicators such as GDP, unemployment, average wages, inflation, and others will develop. We will also give examples of investment in real estate with selected funds. Finally, we will compare interest rates for mortgage loans from Czech and Slovak banks. Findings & Value added: In both countries, it is therefore assumed that real estate prices will stagnate in 2023, or possibly only grow more moderately.
DOES COMPETENCE OF CONFIDENCE –ASSERTIVENESS AS A RIGHT OF “Z” GENERATIONS
Authors: Mizser Csilla
Published: August 2023

Research background: The background of the research was provided by the NICE+ project of Erasmus+ KA2 –Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices –Strategic partnerships for school education. The transfer of knowledge necessary for high school students to become entrepreneurs in partnership with Hungarian, Polish, Czech and Slovak universities. In connection with the project, it was possible to examine the competences of becoming an entrepreneur through university lecturers' presentations and control questions. Purpose of the article: The purpose of the article is to point out, based on the international scientific literature and own research, a competence and skill that is especially a defining tool for the age group of high school students. Aim is to emphasize the advantages attributed to assertiveness. Methods: An exhaustive review of the literature on assertiveness, entrepreneurship and competences has been carried out. In addition, a questionnaire supported the research and filled the place of primary research. Findings & Value added: The questionnaire answered by secondary school students and teachers provides that the article is able to mediate new mark. Added value of the paper, that it reflects the direct answers of future entrepreneurs. The paper is addressed to teachers, university lecturers, students, researchers, leaders, employers and employees