bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Use of a one-step freezing protocol for boar sperm with distinct cryoprotectants
Authors: Philippe Maiko Giorgi , Quirino Monike , Schuch Mariah , Schultz Carolini , Vieira Arnaldo Diniz , Mondadori Rafael Gianella , Lucia Jr. Thomaz , Moreira Fabiana , Peripolli Vanessa , Marques Mariana Groke , Bianchi Ivan
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT: The present study evaluated the cryoprotectant efficacy of dimethylacetamide (DMA) and ethylene glycol in a one-step protocol to freeze boar sperm. The sperm-rich portion of the ejaculates from two boars were collected once a week, for 10 weeks. After collection, the ejaculates were diluted (1:1; v/v) in the cooling extender. After determining their spermatozoa concentration, the ejaculates were pooled with the same number of spermatozoa from each boar and stabilized at 20°C for 120 min. Distinct cryoprotectants were added to the cooling extender at 20 °C, at different concentrations, composing six treatments: 1.25% and 2.5% glycerol (control); 1.25% and 2.5% ethylene glycol; 2.5% and 5.0% DMA. The samples were stored in 0.25 mL straws, containing 35 × 106 spermatozoa. After 90 min at 20 °C, the straws were submitted to a cooling curve until 5 °C (0.3 to 0.5 °C/min) and kept at 5°C for 60 min. Freezing was conducted by placing the straws horizontally 5 cm above the liquid nitrogen for 10 min, followed by immersion on liquid nitrogen. After thawing at 37 °C for 30 seconds, sperm quality was evaluated through a computer-assisted semen analysis system and flow cytometry. Sperm motility was greater (P< 0.05) in treatments with 5.0% and 2.5% DMA (22.2 ± 2.6% and 20.0 ± 2.8%, respectively) than in treatment with 2.5% ethylene glycol (8.2 ± 1.0%). The integrity of the plasma membrane (P = 0.08) and mitochondrial membrane potential (P = 0.27) was similar among the treatments. The treatment with 2.5% ethylene glycol was the least efficient to maintain intact acrosome membrane (P< 0.01). Some kinetics parameters (DAP, DCL, DSL, VAP, VCL, VSL e ALH) were positively affected by 5.0% DMA. The one-step freezing protocol resulted in unsatisfactory boar sperm motility after thawing, regardless of the cryoprotectant.
Esfera pública e desinformação em contexto local
Authors: Torre Luísa , Jerónimo Pedro
Published: July 2023

Resumo A desinformação não é um fenômeno novo. Ainda assim, nos últimos anos, a vitória dos apoiantes do Brexit (Britan exit – Saída do Reino Unido da União Europeia) no Reino Unido ou a eleição de Donald Trump nos Estados Unidos mostraram sua relevância na agenda pública. O interesse acadêmico corre paralelamente à consideração da desinformação como prioridade crescente para governos e organizações internacionais, pela sua relevância geoestratégica e para a segurança nacional. Por outro lado, o aparecimento da pandemia de Covid-19 veio acelerar o declínio dos meios regionais, já afetados pela transformação digital e o modelo de negócios, agora desafiado pelas plataformas, que se tornaram mediadores essenciais no mercado publicitário. O declínio dos meios regionais deixa as comunidades em estado de grave vulnerabilidade, já que a informação é cada vez mais consumida através das redes sociais e nelas a desinformação facilmente prolifera. Tal como no contexto pandêmico, também a desinformação é um vírus que se propaga rapidamente e com elevado potencial de dano à democracia, designadamente em nível mais local. É precisamente aí que pretendemos centrar o debate, particularmente onde tem estado pouco presente. Entendemos que é a partir da esfera pública local que podem emergir respostas à problemática da desinformação, especificamente numa relação colaborativa entre jornalistas e (outros) membros ativos da comunidade.
Interweaving the Sciences: the transdisciplinarization of the Anthropocene
Authors: Andrade Júnior Hermes de
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT The Anthropocene has been considered a geological period of high risk due to the indiscriminate use of natural resources and the lifestyle assumed by the world population, to the detriment of ecosystem conservation. The set of problems requires a transdisciplinary scientific approach due to its complexity. But despite considerable advances, the anthropocene model is still considered controversial by the social sciences and humanities. The article brings the transdisciplinary approach as a methodological and epistemological tool to improve the connections between natural and human sciences in a new perspective to face realities (non-resistance zones) that underpin anthropocene transdisciplinarization.
Sindicalismo de movimento social e feminismo: a organização das mulheres na CUT
Authors: Recoaro Deise Aparecida
Published: July 2023

Resumo O problema central deste trabalho é demonstrar como a atuação das mulheres sindicalistas na Central Única dos Trabalhadores (CUT) possibilitou o desenvolvimento de estratégias próprias do modelo de sindicalismo de movimento social (SMS), graças à parceria com o feminismo. O SMS é um conceito relativamente novo na produção acadêmica brasileira, porém muito evocado por autores estrangeiros como saída para a crise dos modelos sindicais existentes. As mulheres abraçam novas causas graças às contribuições teóricas e analíticas do feminismo, que desnaturalizou as diferenças por meio de conceitos, como de gênero, divisão sexual do trabalho, e da adoção de estratégias, como transversalidade e interseccionalidade. O feminismo também politizou a compreensão das sindicalistas sobre a necessidade de incorporar a luta antissistêmica. Ao refletir sobre o modelo de sindicalismo e a atuação das mulheres, este trabalho questiona: as mulheres aprimoraram o modelo de SMS?
Physical activity and sedentary behavior as predictors of fear of falling and risk of sarcopenia in older adults
Authors: Nogueira Greicequerli , Fidelix Yara Lucy , Nascimento Junior José Roberto Andrade do , Oliveira Daniel Vicentini de
Published: July 2023

Abstract Introduction Low-level physical activity and sedentary behavior are factors that can impact the fear of falling and risk of falls in older adults. Objective This study aimed to determine whether the duration and frequency of physical activity and sedentary behavior predict the fear of falling and risk of sarcopenia in older people. Methods This was a cross-sectional study with 116 older individuals from southern and southeastern Brazil. A sociodemographic and health questionnaire, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ – short version), the Falls Efficacy Scale – International (FES-I), and the SARC-f were used. Data were analyzed by bootstrapping procedures, Pearson's correlation, and regression analysis (p < 0.05). Results Walking days (β = -0.38; p < 0.001) and moderate activity days (β = -0.23; p < 0.001) showed a negative prediction of fear of falling. Walking days also had a significant and negative prediction of the risk of sarcopenia (β = -0.34; p < 0.001). Conclusion We conclude that weekly walking and the practice of moderate-intensity physical activity negatively predict the fear of falling in older adults. Weekly walking also negatively predicts the risk of having sarcopenia. Sedentary behavior was not a predictor of fear of falling and risk of sarcopenia.
Medicinal Value, Biological Characteristics, and Domestication of the Wild Mushroom Pholiota adiposa (Agaricomycetes)
Authors: Cao Tianxu , Luo Shanshan , Du Ping , Tu Hui , Zhang Qian
Published: July 2023

Pholiota adiposa is an important edible and medicinal mushroom with high nutritional and medicinal effects. The fruiting body of wild fungi collected from Mudanjiang City, Heilongjiang Province, was identified by morphological
description and molecular identification, the biological characteristics and domestication of the fungus was determined by single factor and orthogonal tests. The wild strain isolated was determined to be Ph. adiposa based on morphological characteristics, sequence alignment between ITS and nLSU, and phylogenetic relationship analysis. The single factor results revealed that the optimal carbon source, nitrogen source, culture temperature, and pH for the mycelia growth of Ph. adiposa were glucose, yeast paste, 25°C, and pH 6.5-7.0, respectively. Orthogonal test showed that the optimal formula for mycelia culture was fructose 20 g/L, yeast extract 6 g/L, KH2PO4 1 g/L and MgSO4 2.5 g/L. The highest single bag yield of the fruiting body of Ph. adiposa was 24.96 g in the culture medium formula of sawdust (20%), wheat bran (10%), soybean powder (1%), and quicklime powder (1%). The results will provide basic information for the protection, utilization and domestication of the resources of Ph. adiposa.
A novel bionic straw-filled concrete block: compression and heat-transfer performance
Authors: Elbashiry Elsafi M A , Hao Ning , Chen Jinxiang , Song Yiheng
Published: July 2023

To develop economical, environmentally friendly and lightweight building materials, a novel straw-filled bionic concrete hollow block (BCHB) was designed. Compression tests were conducted to determine the compressive strength of the BCHB. Furthermore, the compressive and heat-transfer properties of these blocks were investigated with finite-element analysis, and the following results were observed. (a) The BCHB model did not easily experience local collapse. Instead, it mainly exhibited thin cracks due to shear failure, providing great cracking and collapse resistance, thereby resulting in excellent compressive performance. (b) By reducing the thickness of the short edges of the BCHB models, they exhibited great compressive and thermal insulation performance, making these the preferred BCHBs. (c) The BCHB presented herein was the simplest model of the beetle elytron plate. In contrast to a traditional hollow brick, the BCHB was proven to be a lightweight, fully enclosed brick (block) with a high hollow ratio and could be used as a new non-bearing wall material replacing the traditional type in building construction.
Contribution to the knowledge of the oribatid mite genus Gymnobodes (Acari, Oribatida, Carabodidae), with description of a new species from Mexico
Authors: Ermilov Sergey G. , Yurtaev Andrey A.
Published: July 2023

A new species of Gymnobodes (Oribatida, Carabodidae) – G. paraminimus sp. n. – is described from leaf litter of secondary semi-evergreen tropical forest in Mexico. A revised generic diagnosis, identification key and data on distribution and habitats of representatives of the genus are presented.
Percepción socioambiental sobre el derrame de petróleo en el litoral peruano en 2022
Authors: Pulido Capurro Víctor , Olivera Carhuaz Edith , Katayama Omura Roberto , Arana Bustamante Cesar , Riveros Salcedo Juan
Published: July 2023

El derrame de petróleo del 15 de enero de 2022, ocurrido en el terminal marítimo de la refinería La Pampilla, administrada por la empresa Repsol, ha provocado diversos impactos ambientales en la costa peruana, afectando los hábitats y recursos hidrobiológicos; y, además, ha repercutido en problemas sociales entre los pobladores que residen en las zonas costeras. La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo analizar la percepción de la población sobre la situación socioambiental producida por el derrame de petróleo en el litoral peruano. La investigación fue de enfoque cuantitativo. Se encuestó a 1554 pobladores de Ancón, Santa Rosa, Ventanilla y Aucallama, aplicando un instrumento validado de 21 preguntas, que para el estudio se emplearon 8 ítems. Los resultados mostraron que el derrame petrolero produjo a) sentimientos de indignación; b) la exclusión de productos marinos de la dieta alimenticia; c) la intensión de protestar contra los responsables por el derrame de petróleo si se convocaba una marcha y d) que el ciudadano es importante para resarcir el daño ambiental. Aunque también, se consideró e) como improbable cualquier visita familiar a las playas afectadas; f) el impacto negativo en la salud de la población residente y la atención de sus necesidades más urgentes; y g) el alto nivel de conciencia ambiental que mostraron los afectados.
El uso de transformaciones de traducción en los diferentes estilos del idioma inglés para la enseñanza de la traducción escrita
Authors: Alieva Malika , Godis Yulia , Lazurenko Irina , Konopelkina Helen , Lytvynko Oksana
Published: July 2023

El objetivo del artículo fue estudiar la eficacia de las transformaciones de la traducción en la formación de traductores para que realicen traducciones escritas de los diferentes estilos. La investigación involucró el método de evaluación de expertos. Para el análisis de los datos estadísticos se utilizaron los siguientes métodos: se realizó el análisis de correlación, se calculó la desviación cuadrática media y el coeficiente de correlación lineal. El coeficiente de correlación fue el siguiente: para el criterio cognitivo — 0,88; para el criterio de actividad — 0,84; para el criterio personal — 0,91; para el criterio discursivo — 0,89. Los coeficientes obtenidos en base a la tabla de Chaddock superan el 0,7, por lo que la fuerza de correlación entre los parámetros analizados es alta. Se encontró que la desviación cuadrática media de la raíz sx era 1,63. La desviación cuadrática media sy para el criterio cognitivo fue 0,26, para el criterio de actividad — 0,17, para el criterio personal — 0,16, para el criterio discursivo — 0,25. Durante el estudio se estableció el impacto positivo de aplicar casos complejos en las transformaciones de traducción para el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes.
Environmental conservation and psychoanalytic defense mechanisms. The case of the Cachoeira River Watershed, Joinville – SC- Brazil
Authors: Junqueira Sandra Tireck , Prates Rodolfo Coelho
Published: July 2023

The present study aimed to evaluate the defense mechanisms used by residents in the surroundings of the Cachoeira River Watershed, which is severely polluted and considered the most vulnerable to degradation in the municipality of Joinville - SC. Defense mechanisms were described by Freud as unconscious processes through which the ego dissociates itself from impulses or affects that it considers threatening and that bring suffering. In relation to environmental issues, these mechanisms can act powerfully to create inconsistencies between professed attitudes and behaviors in relation to norms against environmental degradation, the culture of reducing toxic waste, climate change, etc. This is a qualitative study, in which seven residents participated, evaluated using three individual interviews. Defining the number of participants involved the snowball sampling. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed in full and analyzed independently. Idealization, projection, rationalization, denial, and apathy were the most frequently identified defense mechanisms in the case studies, corroborating the hypothesis of the emergence of anxiety and suffering in the face of threatening environmental situations. The conclusion of this study is that understanding the defensive functioning of people who face these situations can help to improve more effective interventions in programs and campaigns aimed at environmental conservation.
Actin flow v1
Authors: not provided Juan.Gonzalez
Published: July 2023

Actin flow
High-Molecular-WeightSPRI-aided DNA extraction from Mimulus (Phrymaceae) leaf tissue v1
Authors: Aponte Rolón Bolívar
Published: July 2023

This protocol is adapted from Russo et al. 2023 methods for high-molecular weight DNA extraction. I modified the protocol to use reagents and incubation conditions used by the Ferris Lab at Tulane University to extract DNA from Mimulus spp. (monkeyflower) tissue (leaf and buds), see protocol. The original CTAB:Chloroform protocol used by the Ferris lab traces back to the Willis Lab at Duke University. The objective of these DNA extractions are to collect fungal DNA present in leaf tissue. I have incorporated sample preparation procedures used by the Arnold Lab at The University of Arizona to eliminate contamination of samples and optimize DNA extractions from preserved leaf tissue for future fungal ITS Illumina MiSeq sequencing. Solid phase reversible immobilization beads (SPRI) utilized are adapted from Rohland and Reich 2012 and Liu et al 2023. All extractions were performed un a sterile biosafety cabinet to prevent sample contamination. Prior to being placed in CTAB, photosynthetic tissues from plants were surface sterilized with sequential washes in 95% EtOH (10 s) , 0.5% sodium hypochlorite (1 min), and 70% EtOH (1min) and air dried under sterile conditions.Due to the small size of monkeyflower plants, the maximum amount of leaf tissue produced per host were placed in 750- 1000 µL of CTAB buffer and kept at RT until DNA extraction process. *Several aspects of this protocol, mainly those with reagent amounts and molarities, have changed compared to the Russo et al 2023 protocol and the Willis Lab standard CTAB extraction protocol from ca. 2010.
HIGHER EDUCATION OF LAWYERS: THE CENTRALIZED QUALIFICATION EXAM
Authors: Krivins Anatolijs
Published: July 2023

The research analyses the current situation of legal education in Latvia, Germany and United Kingdom. The current changes in the Latvian higher legal education system are mainly related to the introduction of the centralized lawyer qualification exam. The research aim is to find out the strengths and weaknesses of the centralized lawyer qualification exam, to offer practical solutions for improving the quality of higher education. The following primary methods have been used in the study: in order to assess the applicability of the new solutions in Latvia, the study analyzed the materials for the development of normative legal acts, opinions of lawyers and scientific literature. A summative content analysis was performed. In addition, the study is based on an analysis of the historical and contemporary experiences of United Kingdom and Germany. As a result of the analysis, it has been concluded that it is necessary to transform legal education programs not only at the master's level, but also at the bachelor's level. The future work will include the implementation of empirical studies in the field of analysis of training programs in Latvia. The research novelty: the research covers the challenges of implementing new measures and assesses the role of different actors in the transformation process.
DEVELOPMENT OF MANAGERIAL COMPETENCE OF HEADS OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN CRISIS CONDITIONS
Authors: Bodak Valentina , Miliaieva Valeria , Pantiuk Mykola , Prystai Olha , Burkovska Zoriana
Published: July 2023

In the crisis conditions of challenges and restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and the martial law in Ukraine, it is important to ensure stability and efficiency in the management of educational institutions. It is possible due to the condition of development of managerial competence of managers. We consider the managerial competence of educational institutions leaders is a personal phenomenon. It combines psychological, theoretical and practical readiness for managerial activities in the specific conditions of the institution's existence. For the development of managerial competence, appropriate conditions are important, as well as an actual profile, the structure of which includes: development orientation; emotional intelligence; cooperation; ability to create a safe environment; organizational capacity. As a result of the actualization of the crisis situation, the public demand for managers-leaders is increasing, hence the need to analyze, develop a theory and use leadership strategies by the heads of general secondary education institutions, since they are the basis of the manifestation of their managerial competence in crisis conditions. Our research was organized during 2018/2021 (n 112.) It showed a contradiction between the need for development and the lack of managerial competence and leadership strategies among managers in the field of education. In order to develop this property, a program of psychological and pedagogical support was developed and implemented. The results of the program's implementation confirmed its effectiveness and made it possible to conclude that the development of managerial competence can effectively take place within the limits of individual trajectories of professional growth of heads of institutions in the field of education.
INTEGRATED LEARNING IN A MODERN SCHOOL IN THE CONTEXT OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
Authors: Horbatiuk Oksana , Polishchuk Svitlana , Kuchynska Iryna , Blashkova Olena
Published: July 2023

The article is aimed at defining the concept of integrated learning and features of the implementation of this educational technology in modern general education institutions. In defining the key concept, the mechanisms of integration between the basic disciplines, which are appropriate for the use of integrated learning in the modern school, are considered. It is noted that integration can be carried out by two key mechanisms, each of which is aimed at the perception of pupils of the surrounding world as a whole, regardless of which aspect of science is its knowledge.The article reveals the essence of the integrated approach to education, its significance and impact on changing the structure of a particular subject, which is an important element in improving the effectiveness of the educational process. In addition, the article describes in detail the action of mechanisms in the implementation of the basics of an integrated lesson, as well as the content and operation of didactic principles for implementing an integrated approach.The main research methods are: Analysis of literature sources, observation, survey, generalization and statistical analysis.The article focuses on identifying opportunities for introducing distance learning into Ukrainian education using an integrative approach.The main results of the study give grounds for asserting that the active and professional use of distance education opportunities by teachers will contribute to solving the educational problems that have arisen in modern Ukraine. These changes will help build new ways of development and prospects for Ukrainian educators, based on the relevance and widespread use of online education.The authors proposed their own definitions of the concepts "value orientations", "personal values", "value orientations of Ukrainian youth".
THE INFLUENCE OF AGILITY INDICATORS ON FORMATION OF VOCATIONAL READINESS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
Authors: Andres Andrii , Kryzhanovskyj Valerii , Krasovska Inesa , Bodnarchuk Olena , Khanikiants Olena , Mandiuk Andrii , Rymar Olha , Solovey Alla , Sorokolit Nataliya , Stefanyshyn Markiian , Yaroshyk Marta
Published: July 2023

The experience of warfare in Ukraine proves the importance of increasing the degree of psychophysical readiness in law enforcement officers. The aim - to determine the significance of the main components of physical readiness of law enforcement officers for productive work performing. Material and methods: Servicemen (n=368) of the National Guard of Ukraine were interviewed. Spearman's rank correlation analysis of indicators` interrelation was carried out. The opinions of experts and beginners reliably differed on a number of indicators. Coordination of movements was significantly correlated with relatively the largest number of indicators of physical readiness, as well as psychological performance of servicemen. It has been established that agility is related to concentration, endurance, span and switching of attention. Conclusions: For the successful professional growth of the students of educational institutions of the National Guard of Ukraine, it is necessary to develop their agility, and especially coordination of movements. It is associated with improving the speed and strength of the officers of the National Guard of Ukraine, as well as attention and logical thinking.
THE CORPORA-ORIENTED PROJECTS AND COURSES – INNOVATION OF THE UNIVERSITY LIFE
Authors: Tvaltvadze Darejan , Gvelesiani Irina
Published: July 2023

The advancement of computer technologies opened up a bunch of opportunities in different spheres of life. Computer science has revolutionized the modes of studying and researching. The educators and policy makers started modernization of educational programs in accordance to the latest achievements in the field. The present paper deals with the presentation of the progressive university courses as well as the projects (winter schools, Akaki Shanidze’s Digital Library and Text Corpus, etc.)  facilitating the integration of corpora in teaching and researching. The major accept is put on the successful modes of the enhancement of the learners’ digital skills (operation, application, problem solving, critical thinking, etc.), corpus-building abilities (annotation, orientation towards the scientific metalanguage, enrichment of metadata, etc.), corpora-based analysis (proper coinage, finding equivalency, plying with concepts and terms, etc.) as well as the corpus-oriented research. Determination of the major challenges and outcomes of the projects and courses, discussion of some gaps, introduction of the convenient opportunities of their “filling”  – these are the major issues of the paper. The methodology of research includes observation, analysis and evaluation of the ongoing processes.
STUDENTS’ VIEWS ON HIGHER EDUCATION TRANSFORMATIONS CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A COMPARATIVE STUDY FOR LATVIA AND UKRAINE
Authors: Usca Svetlana , Malykhin Oleksandr , Aristova Nataliia
Published: July 2023

The study’s primary purpose was to compare Latvian and Ukrainian students’ views on transforming traditional learning process connected with implementing infection control measures aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus and their consequences on higher education in both countries. In this study, the total number of respondents consisted of 207 undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students from Latvia and Ukraine. Latvian research sample was presented by 109 students including 11 male students (10.09%) and 98 female students (89.91%). Ukrainian research sample consisted of 98 students including 16 male students (16.33%) and 82 female students (83.67%). A convenience sampling technique was used for selecting the research sample. The survey was conducted in October 2020 - March 2021. The current research is carried out within the project of National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine “Organization of Educational Process in the Content of Unpredicted Changes (the Covid-19 Pandemic): Comparative Analysis (Ukraine – EU countries)”, No. 0121U108690.
ASSESSMENT OF TRANSPORT LOGISTICS' GRADUATES COMPETENCES FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF EMPLOYERS
Authors: Ginavičienė Jurgita , Piščikienė Inga , Sprogytė-Bredelienė Indrė
Published: July 2023

The modern logistics business world is changing and presents new challenges to companies, so it is currently necessary to pay attention to the competence of employees, but also to predict which of these competences will be necessary  in the future. The aim of the this work was to research the competences of Vilnius College of Technologies and Design Transport Logistics graduates from the point of view of employers. Based on scientific literature and in dept interview of Lithuanian transport and logistics companies’ managers, the article reveals the significance of qualified transport logistics specialists. It presents the analysis of the competences of Vilnius College of Technology and Design Transport Logistics graduates. According to experts, 88.5 percent of Transport Logistics graduates of the Vilnius College of Technology and Design have very good knowledge and skills. They are zealous, possessing not only theoretical but also practical knowledge. They are able to analyse practical situations, not afraid of challenges.
ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION AND ANALYTICAL COMPETENCE IN IMPROVING LIBRARY EDUCATION
Authors: Arakelov Sergey
Published: July 2023

The article analyzes world concepts and foreign experience in creating a new paradigm in the development of information and library education in the digital age. It is proposed to use educational technologies in teaching information and library disciplines, taking into account the analysis of information and analytical competencies, which can change the quality of the process of training highly qualified specialists for information and library institutions of the republic.
MODELS AND ALGORITHMS FOR OPTIMIZING LEGAL INFORMATION RETRIEVAL IN THE CORPORATE NETWORK OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIES
Authors: Urinkulov Odil , Abdullayev Murodjon
Published: July 2023

With the rapid growth of information in the global network, the challenges of finding information quickly and easily in a narrow range of fields of study and specialization are increasing. People are constantly looking for information in some form throughout their lives. This is the result of the constant striving of human beings for innovation, efforts to improve personal and professional competencies. One of the main objectives of libraries is to meet people’s needs for information. In short, this process can be called the type of informational support. The main purpose of this research is to develop models and algorithms to optimize the effective search of information about health information in corporate networks. Electronic libraries in the field of jurisprudence serve not only to train personnel in the field of jurisprudence, but also to increase legal literacy in society, to make citizens aware of their rights and obligations, and to prevent them from becoming victims of various frauds. For organizations, it serves as the most important repository of knowledge for their employees to constantly update their legal knowledge, to draw up normative-legal documents, contracts and agreements within the framework of legal requirements. Despite the fact that the field of jurisprudence is one of the most important areas of activity, the provision of scientific information to this field is not sufficiently systematized. Different organizations and institutions store their existing legal literature in the way they choose, and there is no single mechanism for making it available to users, digitizing, classifying, and searching for it. Most library users rate the efficiency of the library by the availability of the necessary literature. A survey of law students and professors was conducted to examine the interest of library users in legal electronic literature and their use. More than 50% of respondents use the electronic library daily, 93% are looking for legal literature, and 50% of participants said it is difficult to find legal literature. Also, all respondents (100%) approved the need to create a single corporate network by pooling electronic resources of higher education institutions providing legal training.
CONTENT MODELING THE ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING OF FUTURE LABOR TRAINING TEACHERS IN UNIVERSITIES
Authors: Hlukhaniuk Vitaliі , Shymkova Iryna , Tsvilyk Svitlana , Marushchak Oksana , Buha Oksana
Published: July 2023

The purpose of the article is the theoretical substantiation, development of the effectiveness of the organizational and methodological conditions of the environmental training of the future labor training teachers and the formation of their environmental competence. The directions of ecological training of future teachers are defined as: formation of ecological consciousness in students, environmentalization of the content of professional disciplines, students' study of ecological education technologies, organization of ecological labor activities of students during lectures, practical classes, ecological projects, exhibitions of artistic products on ecological topics, etc. The readiness of the future teacher of labor training for the ecological education of students at school is formed under the following conditions: the development of awareness of the role of the teacher in solving environmental problems; familiarization with the purpose, tasks and content of environmental education; forming a valuable attitude towards nature; environmentalization of professional training; organization of artistic nature conservation work. Organizational forms of ecological training of the future teacher of labor training have been developed on the basis of environmentalization of the content and modeling of innovative variable activities of the future teacher of labor training.
NEWLY ARRIVED STUDENTS: CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES FOR TEACHERS
Authors: Birzniece Baiba
Published: July 2023

The rapidly changing political situation in the world puts an impact on education. After the invasion of Russia in the territory of Ukraine on the 24th of February 2022, the number of refugees in Latvia increased significantly and newly arrived students from Ukraine started learning in the schools of Latvia. In order to facilitate the successful integration of newcomers, Amendment No 48 was accepted by the Cabinet of Ministers of Latvia, which states that newcomers receive their education in Latvia in the state language of Latvia. Therefore, newly- arrived students started learning in schools of Latvia receiving instructions in Latvian. The aim of this publication is to describe the situation of integrating newly arrived students in schools of Latvia from the perspective of a teacher, focusing on difficulties and challenges for a teacher who has no or relatively little experience (ethnic minority students or children of re-migrants) in working with students who have no or relatively poor Latvian language skills at the same time ensuring an inclusive and meaningful educational process.
SPECIFICATIONS OF «MANAGING» THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS IN THE CONDITIONS OF DISTANCE LEARNING (EXPERIENCE OF UKRAINE)
Authors: Khilya Anna
Published: July 2023

This publication focuses on the practice of implementing non-standard approaches to standardized educational processes. The involvement of students in the practical study of the possibilities of using a virtual classroom not only as a basic model for the transfer and testing of knowledge, but also to improve the emotional response and involvement in the educational process. This is due to the inclusion of art therapy technologies, its elements, and individual practice-oriented exercises in the structure of classes, which are inherently training.That is why in this publication we turned to the demonstration of the results of the survey, interviews with the participants of our classes. In particular, not only those with whom we have been working consistently and systematically for more than one year, but also those who study under other programs without the inclusion of the technologies and exercises we offer. In addition, to demonstrate the effectiveness of this method of managing the educational process, we propose to review the work with the use of the proposed inclusions when working with a «new» audience in the process of participation and presentation of the results of interaction with participants of all-Ukrainian conferences.
HOW FUTURE PEDAGOGUES (PEDAGOGY STUDENTS) UNDERSTAND WHAT IS GOOD FEEDBACK
Authors: Žibėnienė Gintautė
Published: July 2023

The aim of this article is to reveal what is good feedback in the opinion of future teachers (pedagogy students). The topic received a lot of attention in the scientific literature due to the training process being carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was researched which form of feedback is better. However, a few studies have been made on how pedagogy students understand what constitutes good feedback. 23 students of pedagogy who are future teachers in schools or kindergartens participated in the research for this paper. The data was collected in January-March, 2021. This is a qualitative study, based on the methodological approaches of social constructivism.When analyzing the peculiarities of good feedback identified by pedagogy students, we can distinguish the following subcategories: creating a pleasant, safe and benevolent environment; positive effects; helping or encouraging self-assessment; clear feedback; other observations. Future educators, when talking about good feedback, paid attention to the emotional, benevolent environment being created during the feedback; methodological aspects of providing feedback (clear recommendations for improvement, encouraging self-assessment), but did not mention the appropriate choice of the type of feedback at all.
DIGITAL INTERMEDIATION, INTERNET USAGE AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF COGNITIVE STYLES
Authors: Šņitņikovs Aleksejs
Published: July 2023

Application of information and communication technologies in education has changed not only the forms of organization of educational process but also the way students learn. Studies over the last decade have shown that availability of the internet has changed the way students search, perceive, remember and assimilate new information and knowledge. This paper uses the works of cultural-historical psychology, media studies and cognitive psychology to ground the idea that the use of the media affects the development of cognitive styles. Computer technologies are conceptualized as cultural means, as psychological tools and new forms of intermediation between the consciousness and productive activity. As such, computer technologies and specifically the internet have the potential of influencing the development of higher psychic functions, the forms of cognitive self-control and self-government. The paper discusses the application of Sternberg’s conception of thinking styles to the problems of the influence of computer technologies on the development of styles of cognitive self-control. As empirical evidence the paper uses the materials of five focus group discussions with school and university teachers conducted within the project “The impact of internet usage patterns on the development of youth’s cognitive styles”.
SOCIAL INTERACTION EXPERIENCES OF BEGINNING UNIVERSITY TEACHERS IN BUILDING OCCUPATION-RELEVANT COMPETENCIES
Authors: Anužienė Birutė , Šatienė Salomėja
Published: July 2023

The article presents findings of a qualitative study focused on analysis of social interaction experiences of beginning teachers in higher education, whereby social interaction is construed as a dialogue, conversation, socio-cognitive conflict, and intersubjective solutions thereof, which influence the process of formation of new competencies.The aim of research is to show the prevailing experiences of beginning university teachers in building competencies within the context of social interaction - socio-cognitive conflict - situations. The research is based on the interactional ethnography approach. The research participants were newly hired teachers of different universities in Lithuania. The research shows that the degree of asymmetry in social relations is subject to differences in the status, experience, competencies, or age of the agents. In the context of intensity of socio-cognitive interaction, where it involves a small number or single-direction exchanges of views and opinions, socio-cognitive conflict will not necessarily be progressive in building new competencies. As regards the features of social and affective interaction, the situation of convenience - confrontation is the most favorable for the acquisition and formation of cognitive structures - competencies. Social and cognitive abilities of participants in a socio-cognitive conflict, as prerequisites for cognition, are essential for the acquisition of new structures - competencies.
MASSAGE EFFECT ON PSYCHOEMOTIONAL STATE AND BLOOD GLUCOSE IN TYPE 1 DIABETES ADOLESCENTS
Authors: Veseta Una , Pakalnišķe Māra , Trups-Kalne Ingrīda
Published: July 2023

In 2021, there were approximately 1.5 million people under age 20 with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) worldwide. Massage affects both physiological processes and also improves the psycho-emotional state. There have been studies on diabetes and the effects of massage on blood glucose levels, but the topic is under-researched. The purpose of the study: to find out the effect of classical massage on the psycho-emotional state and blood glucose level (BGL) in adolescents with T1D. Fifteen adolescents aged 12 to 16, diagnosed with T1D for at least six months, participated in the study. During the study, teenagers were given five classic back massages (once a week, 30 minutes). BGL was measured with glucometer before and after each massage. Participants completed the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule before each massage and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales at the beginning and end of all massage sessions. Oscillometric method was used to determine the heart rate. The study results show that classical massage positively affects BGL and emotional states in adolescents with T1D. The overall results show a reduced BGL as well as heart rate. Although the differences are not statistically significant, and the effect is not large due to the sample size, the change direction is clinically relevant. When evaluating the results, it is necessary to consider the adolescents' specific age.
PENGARUH MODIFIKASI DUAL INJEKTOR DENGAN MODEL PENYEMPROTAN IDLE, MID DAN FULL LOAD TERHADAP DAYA DAN KONSUMSI BAHAN BAKAR PADA MESIN SEPEDA MOTOR HONDA VARIO 150 CC
Authors: Irawan Moch Javier , Sumarli Sumarli , Harly Muhammad
Published: July 2023

Pada sepeda motor banyak dilakukan inovasi agar diperoleh output yang diinginkan. Salah satu lompatan maju pengembangan, khususnya sistem injeksi bahan bakar elektronik (EFI System) adalah hal yang sesuai. Sistem EFI adalah kerangka bahan bakar yang dikendalikan secara elektronik melalui ECU. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memutuskan apakah ada dampak dari dual injektor dengan model penyemprotan idle, mid dan full load terhadap daya dan konsumsi bahan bakar pada mesin sepeda motor honda vario 150 cc. Penelitian ini berjenis penelitian eksperimental. Dengan memanfaatkan prosedur ilmiah yang digunakan adalah analisis parametric menggunakan uji Independent Sample T-Test. Konsekuensi dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa daya minimum injektor standar sepeda motor Honda Vario 150 cc menghasilkan 1,6 HP pada 4000 rpm dan daya maksimal 10,3 HP pada 8000 rpm. Daya minimum modifikasi menggunakan dual injektor menghasilkan 1,6 HP pada 4000 rpm dan daya maksimum menghasilkan daya 12,8 HP pada 8000 (rpm). Sedangkan konsumsi bahan bakar minimum injektor standar menghasilkan 10 ml pada 4000 rpm dan daya maksimal 30 ml pada 8000 rpm. Konsumsi bahan bakar minimum modifikasi menggunakan dual injektor menghasilkan 10 ml pada 4000 rpm dan daya maksimum menghasilkan daya 37 ml pada 8000 rpm. Kenaikan konsumsi bahan bakar disebabkan pada modifikasi dual injector jumlah debit bahan bakar lebih besar. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diatas dan juga sudah melalui proses analisis data, dapat disimpulan bahwa terdapat perbedaan kurang signifikan antara modifikasi dual injektor dengan model penyemprotan braking, idle, mid dan full load terhadap daya dan konsumsi bahan bakar pada mesin sepeda motor Honda Vario 150 cc.
PENGARUH PERUBAHAN VARIASI JUMLAH LUBANG INJEKTOR TERHADAP DAYA, TORSI, DAN KONSUMSI BAHAN BAKAR SEPEDA MOTOR VARIO 125CC
Authors: Mahendra Fahregi Alifian , Sumarli Sumarli , Harly Muhammad
Published: July 2023

Teknologi sistem injeksi merupakan teknologi yang sedang berkembang dalam dunia otomotif. Teknologi tersebut mampu meningkatan performa mesin dan efisiensi bahan bakar. Sistem tersebut menggunakan beberapa sensor untuk menentukan volume dan waktu bahan yang disemprotkan berdasarkan nilai air fuel ratio yang sudah ditetapkan atau diprogram dalam sistem tersebut. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui perbedaan torsi, daya, konsumsi bahan bakar pada sepeda motor Vario 125cc dengan variasi penggunaan injektor 4 lubang, 6 lubang dan 8 lubang. Rancangan penelitian dengan metode desain faktorial experimen. Hasil dari penelitian disimpulkan bahwa: 1). Tidak ada perbedaan yang signifikan pada penggunaan injektor 4 lubang, 6 lubang dan 8 lubang  terhadap torsi sepeda motor Vario 125cc; 2). Tidak ada terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan pada penggunaan injektor 4 lubang, 6 lubang dan 8 lubang  terhadap daya sepeda motor Vario 125cc; 3). Tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan pada penggunaan injektor 4 lubang, 6 lubang dan 8 lubang  terhadap konsumsi bahan bakar sepeda motor Vario 125cc.
PERBEDAAAN HASIL BELAJAR ANTARA PENGGUNAAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN GAME MONOPOLI OTOMOTIF DAN POWER POINT PADA KOMPETENSI CARA KERJA MESIN 2 DAN 4 LANGKAH SISWA KELAS X SMKN DARUL ULUM MUNCAR
Authors: Mustofa Rifkya Agus , Partono Partono , Mindarta Erwin Komara , Irawan Dani
Published: July 2023

Penggunaan media game sebagai media pembelajaran dapat digunakan untuk mengatasi beberapa hambatan yang mungkin dialami oleh siswa terutama saat pembelajaran ceramah yang cepat membuat siswa merasa bosan, media pembelajaran game bisa menciptakan suasana pembelajaran yang menyenangkan tanpa adanya rasa bosan. Dengan penerapan media pembelajaran game diharapkan bisa memberikan perubahan dalam kegiatan belajar, sehingga membuat hasil belajar siswa bisa ditingkatkan. Hasil dari penelitian media game monopoli otomotif lebih baik daripada media power point dengan nilai mean hasil belajar 80,71 dan 73,76 dengan nilai sig 0,000 lebih kecil dari 0,05 maka hipotesis dinyatakan diterima jadi ada perbedaan yang signifikan antara hasil belajar kompetensi cara kerja dari mesin 2 dan 4 langkah siswa kelas X di SMKN Darul Ulum Muncar. hal ini membuktikan jika memakai media game monopoli otomotif dapat membuat hasil belajar meningkat lebih baik dari pada media power point.
Disaster Management of Pandemic COVID-19 toward Tourism of Bintan Regency by NVivo Analysis
Authors: Mahadiansar Mahadiansar , Pratiwi Mirza Ayunda , Putri Rizqi Apriani , Valentina Annissa
Published: July 2023

Bintan Regency has a strategic location close to Singapore (it only takes 60 minutes by ferryboat). Therefore, tourism is one of the primary sectors contributing to the highest local government revenue of the Bintan Regency. During the COVID-19 pandemic, all the entrances from abroad were closed. Then it finally decreased to 94% of the local government revenue. The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has recommended the "Travel Bubble" Policy to welcome the new average era without ignoring health protocols. The travel bubble is also one of the disaster management efforts in the tourism sector. Bintan Regency is one of the pilot projects to implement the travel bubble in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the possibilities of implementing the Travel Bubble. The research also described the policy, the government's role, and matters relating to strategic policies on the performance of the travel bubble. The findings of this study resulted from qualitative data with the NVIVO 12 software tool. The results showed a matrix coding query about the predictions of the type of tourist attraction that will contribute highly to tourist interest. Then, the results recommend an effective collaboration between the central and local governments. However, the local governments must take a role dominantly. This study also explains the attempt to manage tourism disasters. Finally, the readers can use this study to analyze various strategic policies revitalizing the tourism economy.
A study on autologous non-cultured melanocyte transfer in patients of stable vitiligo at a tertiary care centre
Authors: Gupta Shaily , Agrawal Meetesh , Varma Krishnendra , Kumar Ujjwal , Bhargava Shashank
Published: July 2023

Vitiligo is an acquired pigmentary disorder caused due to a loss of functional melanocytes. Autologous non-cultured melanocyte transfer (NCMT) is a recent surgical modality for the treatment of stable vitiligo.

To evaluate the clinical outcome of NCMT in patients of stable vitiligo.

Autologous melanocyte transfer was performed on 41 patients of stable vitiligo. They were evaluated at 1, 4, 12, 18 and 24 weeks post-surgery for extent for repigmentation and complications.

In this study, the male- female ratio was nearly equal, with 51% males and 48% females the mean duration of stability of vitiligo lesion was 3.39 years. By 24 week of follow-up, 56.09% had excellent repigmentation (>90%), while 31.70% patients had good pigmentation (75-90%). No significant complications in donor area or recipient site were noted.

Autologous non-cultured melanocyte transfer is a quick, single day procedure, and can be performed on an out-patient basis. It requires lesser technicalities than other surgical procedures for treating vitiligo and can prove to be an effective treatment modality in achieving homogenous repigmentation with an excellent degree of patient satisfaction.