bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efficiency of leptin gene polymorphisms in the evaluation of the growth performance and carcass measurements of v-line and Baladi black rabbits
Authors: Radwan Hend , Ateya Ahmed , Abo Elfadl , Sakr Shimaa , Fouda Mohamed , Darwish Ragab , El-Desoky Adel
Published: June 2023

This study investigated the association between both polymorphisms and
metabolic marker changes of the leptin gene, and body weight, weight gain,
carcass traits, feed intake, and feed conversion ratio. Blood samples were
collected from 60 V-line and 60 Baladi Black rabbits for DNA extraction and
biochemical analysis. DNA sequencing of leptin (202-bp) revealed four
non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs) that characterized a
number of V-line rabbits. Statistical analysis revealed that the identified
SNPs were associated with rabbit growth and carcass measurements (p < 0.05).
A discriminant analysis model showed a high classification percentage for
the identified SNPs within and between breeds using body weight at 5-14
weeks of age (91.7%), slaughter traits (91.6%), feed intake, daily feed
intake, and feed conversion ratio (76.7%). This study reveals that leptin
gene could be a candidate for growth traits in rabbits enabling the
development of marker-assisted selection (MAS) in different rabbit breeds.
Variability of maize genotypes in the expression of tolerance to European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis Hbn.)
Authors: Gosic-Dondo Snezana , Srdic Jelena , Dragicevic Vesna , Popovic Zeljko , Ristic Danijela , Brankovic Dragana , Grcak Dragan
Published: June 2023

The backbone of modern technologies is the creation of tolerant genotypes at
the ECB with special emphasis on the interaction between the degree of plant
damage and metabolic processes as potential responses to stress. During the
vegetation period of 2016 and 2018, the variability and response of four
maize genotypes to the effectiveness of insecticides and bioinsecticides and
the interdependence with the dynamics of the ECB population were examined.
Out of a total of 11,023 attacked plants in both years of the survey, in
2016 the largest number of plants (4,841) with a broken stalk above the ear
and at the height of the ear and belonged to categories C3 to C8. In 2018,
there was no damage to the tassel and ear, while 3,672 plants were dominated
by leaf damage and perforation in the H2 type. In addition to the fact that
more infested plants were observed in the genotypes, ZP 434 and ZP 666 the
categories of damage type C5, C6 and C7 were more pronounced. The foliar
treatment of plants with chlorantraniliprole in two-year research proved to
be the most effective with the least number of attacked plants with a high
degree of damage. In contrast, bioinsecticide treatment of plants, in
addition to a large number of infested plants, was dominated by high
categories of damage that deviated from all other treatments as well as from
control. Within the definition of the degree of tolerance of maize
genotypes, the influence of treatment on changes in secondary metabolites
(phytins) in seeds was observed. It was noticed that there is a trend of
positive correlation between the amount of phytin in the seed (mg g-1) with
the attack of moths of the first generation and the number of dissected
larvae, as well as a trend of negative correlation with the percentage of
attacks of the second generation. Correlation coefficients are expressed: in
the genotype ZP-600, while in the genotype ZP-666 correlation is the lowest,
ie. irrelev?nt. The obtained results may be of great importance in future
work aimed at the selection of maize genotypes tolerant and resistant to
corn borer attack, connected to the role of phytin, as an antioxidant and
phosphorus deposited in corn grain.
Association of PRMT6, PEX10 and SOX5 genetic variants with idiopathic male infertility: Evidence from North Macedonian population and an updated meta-analysis
Authors: Rajovski Srecko , Vucic Nemanja , Karanovic Jelena , Matijasevic Suzana , Savic-Pavicevic Dusanka , Dobrijevic Zorana , Brajuskovic Goran
Published: June 2023

PRMT6, PEX10 and SOX5 genetic variants were identified as male
infertility-associated loci in a genome-wide association study and further
validated in various populations. Still, the results of previous
case-control studies varied, which could be due to differences in
participants? ethnic backgrounds. The main purpose of the present study was
to evaluate the supposed association of these variants with idiopathic male
infertility in North Macedonian population. Furthermore, we aimed to conduct
the systematic quantitative data synthesis which includes the results of
previous studies on the same issue in other European and non-European
populations. A total of 137 men from North Macedonia diagnosed with
idiopathic infertility and 130 age-matched fertile controls were included in
the present case-control study. PCR-RFLP method was used for genotyping.
Meta-analysis was performed by OpenMeta-analyst statistical software.
Variants rs10842262 in SOX5, rs2477686 in PEX10 and rs12097821 in PRMT6
showed the lack of statistically significant differences in genotype
distributions between men diagnosed with idiopathic infertility and the
control group. Still, rs10842262 allele G frequency was significantly
increased in men with poor sperm concentration (P= 0.024, OR = 2.10, 95%CI
1.08-4.06). Meta-analysis further showed the association of rs10842262 and
rs12097821 with the risk of idiopathic male infertility. Our results
obtained in North Macedonian population supported the previous reports on
the involvement of rs10842262 in the genetic basis of male infertility. The
meta-analysis confirmed the association of rs10842262 and rs12097821 with
male infertility occurrence. Still, additional studies are needed to support
the present findings.
Granskning av pedagogisk skicklighet – utmaningar för sakkunniga
Authors: Bolander Laksov Klara , Elmgren Maja , Olsson Thomas , Sjögren Elaine , Ryegård Åsa , Winka Katarina
Published: June 2023

Bedömning av pedagogisk och vetenskaplig skicklighet ska göras med lika stor omsorg vid tjänstetillsättningar. Trots att detta har varit lagstadgat i Sverige sedan 1960-talet visar forskning att det finns utmaningar förknippade med granskning av pedagogisk skicklighet. Svårigheten att göra kvalificerade bedömningar gäller inte bara vid anställning och befordran. De allt vanligare systemen för belöning av pedagogisk skicklighet vid svenska lärosäten har ytterligare satt fokus på behovet av kompetenta bedömare. Behovet har bland annat bemötts genom en nationell utbildning i sakkunniggranskning av pedagogisk skicklighet som genomförts som ett samarbete mellan ett flertal svenska lärosäten. Under tre utbildningsomgångar, mellan 2017 och 2020, fick deltagarna svara på frågor om upplevda utmaningar vid granskning av pedagogisk skicklighet. Svaren analyserades med tematisk innehållsanalys som resulterade i fem teman med fokus på: organisatorisk legitimitet, reliabilitet, validitet, konstruktivitet och professionalitet. Resultaten ger underlag för utveckling av lärosätenas granskningsprocesser, kan ge stöd till sakkunniga och personer som ska fatta beslut om anställning, befordran eller pedagogisk meritering och även för de som arbetar med att sammanställa en pedagogisk portfölj. 
ENGLISH ABSTRACT
Assessment of teaching portfolios – challenges for reviewers
Assessment of teaching and scientific competence should be done with equal care at appointments. Despite the fact that this has been legislated in Sweden since the 1960s, research shows that there are challenges associated with reviewing teaching portfolios. The difficulty in making qualified judgments does not only apply to hiring and promotion. As systems for awarding pedagogical competence at Swedish higher education institutions have increased, an accentuated need for competent assessors have followed. The need has been met, among other things, through a national training in peer review of pedagogical competence conducted as a collaboration between several Swedish higher education institutions. During three cohorts of the course, between 2017 and 2020, participants were asked to answer questions about perceived challenges when reviewing teaching portfolios. The responses were analyzed using thematic content analysis which resulted in five themes focusing on: organizational legitimacy, reliability, validity, constructivity and professionalism. The results provide a basis for the development of the higher education institutions’ review processes, and can provide support to experts and people who have to make decisions about employment, promotion or educational qualification and also for those who work on compiling a teaching portfolio.
PEMETAAN JARINGAN IRIGASI DI DAERAH TUKAD SABA DESA LOKAPAKSA
Authors: Misaq Akbar  , I Wayan Treman  , I Gst Ngr Yoga Jayantara
Published: June 2023

Melihat banyaknya lahan persawahan yang ada di Kabupaten Buleleng. Luas keseluruhan persawahan tidak di barengin dengan ketersediaan data tentang kondisi irigasi sehingga menjadi salah satu kendala. Selain itu rata-rata orang lebih sering menggunakan metode on screen. metode ini ternyata kurang akurat dengan kondisi di lapangan, berbeda dengan metode survei lapangan menggunakan GPS, data yang didapat dari hasil survei lapangan akan cukup akurat, karenan kita langsung terjun kelapangan dan kemudian akan secara jelas diketahuinya kondisi dari objek penelitianya. Metode yang digunakan yaitu metode deskriftif kualitatif yang dimana melakukan analisis data tersebut secara riil. Hasil dari penelitian yang didapat yaitu diketahuinya jaringan irigasi di Daerah Tukad Saba. Kondisi riil dari daerah irigasi Tukad Saba yaitu 43,6% kondisi dalam keadaan rusak ringan, 28,2% kondisi dalam keadaan rusak sedang, 28,2% kondisi dalam keadaan baik, dan 0% rusak berat dari 39 titik kondisi yang diambil saat survei lapangan
Contribution of strain gauge plethysmography and photoplethysmography to the quantification of the hemodynamic disturbance in varicose vein disease
Authors:   Retired, formerly working at Department of Surgery, University Hospital, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic. Mantlergasse 24/9, A-1130 Vienna, Austria., Recek Cestmir
Published: June 2023

The significance of strain gauge plethysmography and photoplethysmography in the diagnostics of hemodynamic disturbance in primary varicose veins is discussed. Both methods have the ability to measure volume changes induced by calf pump activity and to quantify the pre-treatment hemodynamic disorders, the immediate post-treatment hemodynamic improvement, as well as the post-treatment deterioration occurring during the follow up. The most frequently used parameters are refill times t-90 and t-50; they yield precise and reliable results. For this reason, plethysmography is a rational supplement to duplex ultrasonography in the diagnostic investigation of varicose vein disease.
STUDY OF NUTRITIONAL STATUS APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT IN CORRECTIONAL ASSISTED CITIZENS (WBP) AT LAPAS NARKOTIKA KELAS IIA MUARA BELITI
Authors: Srowi Master , Hartati Hartati , Victorian Ahmad Richard
Published: June 2023

This research is entitled The study of the development of nutritional status applications in inmates penitentiary (wbp) in Class IIa Prison Narcotics Muara Beliti. The purpose of the research This is to determine the nutritional status of the food consumed by the inmates penitentiary (wbp) in Class IIa Prison Narcotics Muara Beliti. This research using research and development methods, according to Borg and Gall quoted by (Sari, Farida, & Syazali, 2016) research and development is a process used to develop products such as software (devices software) Computers in the form of applications. So, it can be concluded research and Development is a process in creating new products as well as new products developing and validating an existing product. Meanwhile according to (Putra, 2013) Research And Development is a research method that intentionally, systematically, aiming/directed to find, formulate, improve, develop, produce, test the effectiveness of products, models, methods/strategies/methods, services, certain procedures that are superior, new, effective, efficient,productive and meaningful. From the results of anthropometric measurements which include age, height and weight, from 100 inmates who were sampled or the subject of this study, the results can already be stated to meet nutritional standards balanced .. The implications expected from this research prison managers can concerned about the quality of the food they will eat.
ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS AND ATTITUDE OF CONFIDENCE ON PJOK LEARNING OUTCOMES
Authors: Yansa Novita , Syafaruddin Syafaruddin , Yusfi Herri
Published: June 2023

This study aims to determine the results and relationships of physical fitness and self-confidence towards PJOK learning outcomes in students of SMA Negeri Sumatra Selatan. This type of research is descriptive and uses a correlation design. The population of this study were students of SMA Negeri South Sumatra. The sample of this research is using accidental sampling or accidental sampling which is 30 students. The instruments in this study were for physical fitness tests using the Harvard step test, for self-confidence using a self-confidence questionnaire and for PJOK learning outcomes looking at the results of the report cards of South Sumatra State Senior High School students. Data analysis techniques were processed with percentages and hypothesis testing using correlation tests with the help of a computer in the SPSS 22 excel program. Based on the percentage analysis of the data, the results for physical fitness had an average physical fitness in the good category. The results of self-confidence have an average good category and for PJOK learning outcomes students have very good average results. The normality test results obtained for each variable are normally distributed. The results of the correlation analysis between X1 and Y = 0.85, the values of X2 and Y = 0.85 and the values of X1, X2 and Y = 0.89 show a very strong relationship. The implementation of this study shows that physical fitness and self-confidence have a relationship with PJOK learning outcomes.
THE RELATIONSHIP BALANCE AND ARM MUSCLE STRENGTH TO SHOOT LAY-UP SKILLS IN BASKETBALL
Authors: Saputra Ommedi , Syafaruddin Syafaruddin , Victorian Achmad Richard
Published: June 2023

This study aims to analyze the relationship between balance and arm muscle strength on lay-up shoot skills in basketball games for MA extracurricular students. Riyadus Sholihin. The sample in this study was taken as a whole or total sampling, namely 30 students. The balance test uses the stand stroke test, for arm muscle strength uses the flexed-arm hang test and for lay up shoots uses the lay up shoot ability test. The data analysis technique was processed with proportions and the hypothesis was tested using correlation with the help of a computer in the excel and SPSS 23 programs. Based on the analysis of the proportion of the data obtained, namely for the results of the balance, the proportion of 100% was obtained, totaling 30 students who had an average balance result in the less category for girls and medium category for boys. The results of arm muscle strength have an average category of less than once for women and very few categories for men. Whereas the results of the ability to lay up shoot have an average result with a less category for women and an adequate category for men. This means that there is a contribution to the relationship between balance and arm muscle strength on lay-up shoot skills in basketball games.
ANALYSIS OF THE LEVEL OF AEROBIC ENDURANCE (VO2MAX) ON THE PERFORMANCE OF BANDUNG CITY HOCKEY ATHLETES
Authors: Shobirin Shobirin , Rismayadi Alen , Nurcahya Yudi
Published: June 2023

Aerobic endurance level (VO2max) is an important part of a hockey athlete's performance. It is very important to reduce fatigue and fatigue when playing, while it can be an advantage in game tactics. Therefore, the purpose of this researcher is to prove that there is a relationship between the level of aerobic endurance (VO2max) and the performance of hockey athletes. This research method uses descriptive quantitative with correlation technique research design. The sample used was 24 Bandung City hockey athletes including 12 male athletes and 12 female athletes and, sampling using total sampling techniques. The instruments used are the Multistage Fitness Test and GPAI (Game Performance Assessment Instrument) for the performance level of hockey athletes. The results of the study analyzed using the Spearman's Rho test on SPSS stated that the data from the average value of the aerobic endurance level (VO2max) of room hockey was 50.00 with a standard deviation value of 10.01 and the lowest score was 37.52, the highest score was 65.82 and the total score was 1200. Meanwhile, the average value of athlete performance is 0.77 with a standard deviation value of 0.074 and the lowest score of 0.67, the highest score of 0.94 and a total score of 18.40. The correlation coefficient of the two variables is unidirectional which is positive 0.567 in the interpretation of moderate correlation. So the results of this study there is a relationship between the level of aerobic endurance (VO2max) on the performance of hockey athletes.
Formulasi Nanosuspensi Ekstrak Etanol Kulit Batang Kayu Manis dengan Metode Bottom-Up
Authors: Priani Sani Ega , Fitrianingsih Sri Peni , Syafnir Livia , Radina Faqih
Published: June 2023

Kayu manis memiliki berbagai aktivitas farmakologi salah satunya adalah aktivitas sitotoksik. Beberapa penelitian menunjukkan nanosuspensi dapat menjadi salah satu cara untuk meningkatkan aktivitas sitotoksik bahan aktif.  Nanosuspensi adalah sistem dispersi koloidal mengandung partikel obat dengan ukuran <1µm yang distabilkan oleh molekul surfaktan dan atau polimer. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan optimasi formula nanosuspensi ekstrak etanol kulit batang kayu manis menggunakan metode bottom up dengan variasi jenis surfaktan/polimer sebagai bahan penstabil. Kulit batang kayu manis diekstraksi menggunakan etanol 96% dengan metode maserasi. Ekstrak dikembangkan menjadi sediaan nanosuspensi dengan teknik antisolvent precipitation menggunakan variasi bahan penstabil yakni tween 80, natrium lauril sulfat, polivinil alkohol (PVA), dan polivinil pirolidon (PVP). Berdasarkan hasil optimasi formula, diketahui bahwa sediaan nanosuspensi mengandung ekstrak kulit batang kayu manis 0,5% menggunakan bahan penstabil PVA 2% memiliki karakteristik fisik paling sesuai,  yang ditandai dengan penampilan  yang jernih, tanpa endapan, nilai persen transmitan 79,57±0,13 %, ukuran partikel 589±17 nm serta nilai PDI 0,50 ± 0,01. Nanosuspensi kayu manis menggunakan PVA 2% sebagai penstabil memiliki karakteristik yang paling optimum.
Analisis Perbandingan Kinerja Keuangan Sebelum Dan Sesudah Merger pada Perusahaan Non Keuangan yang Terdaftar Di BEI Tahun 2016-2017
Authors: Aini Alvi Nur , Ulfah Ika Farida , Hidayah Nurul
Published: June 2023

Because of the creation of a global market by economic globalization, there is intense competition among businesses. As a result, the company is constantly working to grow its  Keywords: Merger, Financial Performance, Financial Ratios
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan, Kelengkapan Produk, dan HargaTerhadap Keputusan Pembelian Perlengkapan Olahraga (Studi Kasus Konsumen Tukol Sport Ponorogo)
Authors: Tri prasetya Bintang Vian , Farida Umi , Wijianto Wijianto
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan dalam upaya mengetahui pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan, Kelengkapan Produk Dan Harga Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Perlengkapan Olahraga (Studi Kasus Konsumen Tukol Sport Ponorogo). Penelitian ini memakai metode kuanitatif yaitu dideskripsikan sebagai angka – angka dengan menggunakan data primer melalui langkah penyebaran kuesioner serta data sekunder dengan diperoleh berdasarkan dokumen profil Tukol Sport Ponorogo. Populasi penelitian ini adalah berjumlah 100 pembeli di Tukol Sport Ponorogo dimana proses mengambil data dilakukan metode jenuh atau sensus. Sedangkan metode pengambilan data menerapkan alat kuesioner. Penganalisisan data pada penelitian ini dengan menerapkan regresi linier berganda. Hasil dari penelitian secara parsial yakni Kualiatas pelayanan memiliki pengaruh signifikan pada keputusan pembelian, Kelengkapan produk mempunyai pengaruh signifikan pada keputusan pembelian, Harga mempunyai pengaruh signifikan pada keputusan pembelian. Sedangkan secara simultan Kualitas pelayanan, Kelengkapan produk serta Harga berpengaruh pada Keputusan pembelian.Kata kunci     : Kualitas pelayanan, Kelengkapan produk Harga, Keputusan pembelian.
Assessment of polydisperse substrate flow in a fermentor for computational fluid dynamics modelling
Authors: Wałowski Grzegorz
Published: June 2023

In this paper study results of selected production methods for agricultural biogas are shown and technical and technological aspects of these methods are described for monosubstrate bioreactors. Based on the available literature, modelling of mixing in bioreactors using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) was is demonstrated. As part of the research, the numerical simulation method was used with a tool that contains CFD codes. The model k-ε is used to simulate the mean flow characteristics under turbulent flow conditions. This is a two-equation model that gives a general description of turbulence. The work presents the results of numerical studies that make it possible to understand the characteristics of fluid flow in the adhesive bed used for the production of agricultural biogas. The tests showed that in the core of the adhesive bed there is a flow of 0.19 m∙s –1, while in the outer part of the bed there is a flow in the range 0.01–0.02 m∙s –1. Taking into account the substrate inflow of 0.17 m∙s –1 (in the upper part of the fermentor), it was observed that the Klinkenberg effect for autocyclic movement (from bottom to top) takes place. The novelty in the article is the observation of the dominant flow in the core of the bed and the autocyclic flow in the opposite direction in the peripheral areas of the adhesive bed.
Testing the suitability of the abundance biomass comparison bioassessment method in a Mediterranean river
Authors: Guerrero Francisco , Madrid-Vinuesa Francisca , Gilbert Juan Diego , Jiménez-Melero Raquel , del Arco Ana , Parra Gema
Published: June 2023

The Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60/EC) emphasises the need for simple tools and studies to characterise aquatic ecosystems. A wide range of methods has been developed, including different groups of biota and different taxonomic resolutions. Among these, the abundance biomass comparison (ABC) method is an important methodology widely used in marine benthic systems and well-founded from the ecological point of view. This method – with a slight modification using genera and families instead of species – was applied in a Mediterranean river (Eliche-Frío, northeast of Andalusia, Spain) using the macroinvertebrate community, together with the Margalef richness index and the Iberian BioMonitoring Working Party ( IBMWP) to determine the quality of the water. The obtained results show the suitability of the ABC curves method to analyse the macroinvertebrate community and estimate the ecological status of river ecosystems. Although both, the genus and family aggregations, showed a similar trend, the values obtained with the family level indicate a worse state of contamination than those shown with the genus level. The comparison between genus and family levels with other biological indices shows that the evaluation obtained with family aggregation is more similar to those obtained with the Margalef and IBMWP indices than the evaluation based on genera; therefore, we could conclude that this level of taxonomic resolution is adequate for the use of the ABC method in assessing the ecological status of Mediterranean rivers.
Use of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria isolates as a potential biofertiliser for wheat
Authors: Abdelazeem Samy A.E.M. , Al-Werwary Samar M. , Mehana Taha A.E. , El-Hamahmy Mohamed A. , Kalaji Hazem M. , Rastogi Anshu , Elsheery Nabil I.
Published: June 2023

Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) isolated from the rhizosphere soil of eight field crops at different locations in Egypt were identified. Rhizobacteria strains were identified as Bacillus endophyticus AW1 5, B. filamentosus EM9, ET3, Micrococcus luteus KT2, FW9, FC13, SaW4, Enterobacter cloacae SK18, Pseudomonas azotoformans TPo10, Citrobacter braakii TC3. All isolates solubilised insoluble phosphate and produced IAA, while only six were able to produce siderophores in vitro. Vegetative growth and yield of wheat cv. ‘Sakha 94’ were enhanced after the application of single inoculation of each isolate compared to the control. Grain yield was increased by 20.7– 96.5% over the control according to bacterial isolates. Available phosphorus (P) and counts of total bacteria in soil were observed to be significantly increased in treatments than in control. After the wheat harvest, soil pH was observed to be decreased, and a highly significant negative correlation was observed between soil pH and the levels of available phosphorus. Significant increases in grain and straw yields, as well as uptake of nitrogen (N) and P by plants, were observed due to inoculation with PGPR isolates. Levels of photosynthetic pigments, free amino acids, free phenolics, and reducing sugars in flag leaf and spikes were significantly enhanced by the application of all PGPR isolates compared to the control. Thus this study identifies the PGPR isolates for the improvement of the growth, yield, and quality of wheat. The study may be also useful for field evaluation under different soils and environmental conditions before generalising PGPR isolates as biofertilisers.
Evaluating the tolerance of chickpea ( Cicer arietinum L.) genotypes to salinity stressbased on a complex of morpho-physiological and yielding traits
Authors: Touchan Hayat , Basal Oqba
Published: June 2023

Salinity is one of the most significant abiotic stress factors influencing crop production, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. Plants’ response to salinity stress depends on the cultivated genotype. A pot experiment was conducted to study the impact of two concentrations of sodium chloride (4 and 6 dS∙m–1) on some physiological and production traits of 58 chickpea genotypes. A genetic variation in the response of the investigated chickpea genotypes for NaCl-induced salinity stress was noted. Studied morphophysiological traits and yield components were affected under salt stress in all genotypes tested. Plant height was observed to have the lowest rate of reduction (32%, 48%) at 4 and 6 dS∙m –1, respectively. Leaf stomatal conductance decreased as salinity increased. Salinity stress conditions affected all studied yield components, but there was a genetic variation in the response of the studied genotypes. Under no stress conditions and compared to the other genotypes, the number of pods was significantly higher in BG362 genotype. The seed number was significantly higher in ILC9076 genotype. The 100 seed weight was significantly higher in the genotype ILC2664. The mean seed yield was significantly higher in ILC9354 and the harvest index was significantly higher in ILC8617. In general, salinity stress caused the reduction of all parameters. We assume that the assessment of tolerance of chickpea ( Cicer arietinum L.) genotypes to salinity stress should be based on a complex of morpho-physiological traits and analysis of yield complement.
Legislative opportunities and barriers in stormwater management in urban areas in Poland
Authors: Sobota Marcin , Burszta-Adamiak Ewa , Kowalczyk Tomasz
Published: June 2023

At present, stormwater management is one of the key issues in urban policy. This is due to the increasing urbanisation, climate change, the growing threat of extreme (weather) events and the need to protect water resources. Legislation plays an essential role in the process of project planning and implementation. The recognition of opportunities and barriers contained in these regulations forms the basis for action by the central government, local authorities and investors. The article aims to analyse legal provisions, administrative decisions and factual circumstances that provide the foundation of administrative court rulings in Poland and regard the legal possibilities of rainwater management in urban areas. The adopted research method allows for/includes the author’s interpretation and formulation of de lege ferenda conclusions. The results of analyses of both European and national legislation and case law indicate that there is a problem with the interpretation of existing legislation and the lack of legal definitions of basic equipment and solutions in the field of water law, for instance. Such legal circumstances make it difficult to make the required legal decisions, and have a negative impact on the timing of implementation and number of these muchneeded projects.
Fluorescence parameters of chlorophyll a halophytes as a response to salinity of post mining subsidence reservoirs
Authors: Sierka Edyta , Bujok Michał , Stalmachova Barbara , Horaczek Tomasz
Published: June 2023

The increasing salinity of water in reservoirs is caused by climate change. On the other hand, an increase in salinity promotes the group species, halophytes that tolerate or need NaCl for growth. The aim of this study was to identify the response of facultative halophytes’ photosynthetic apparatus efficiency ( PE) to water salinity. The study covered the spiny water nymph ( Najas marina L.) population in four mining subsidence reservoirs. Najas marina is a facultative halophyte which means that it can occur in both fresh and salt water. This plant has the characteristics of the species invasive, such as rapid biomass growth, and wide ecological tolerance. Water salinity, described by conductivity, in the reservoirs ranged from 646 to 3061 μS∙cm –1. PE was expressed in terms of chlorophyll a fluorescence parameters, which were collected in situ using a Pocket PEA device. Water parameters using a YSI ProDSS probe were identified. Data analysis was performed using OJIP test and s the non-parametric Spearman’s rank test (p ≤ 0.05). The relationship between chlorophyll a fluorescence parameters and water parameters showed that conductivity, salinity, water clarity, and nitrate content statistically significantly affected PE (p <0.05). Generally, the higher salinity e.g. more than 3000 μS∙m –1, supports PE of facultative halophyte at the stage of optimum development in the vegetation season.
Application of linear regression model in the design of furniture products for the aged
Authors: Liu Xuehui
Published: June 2023

As an important part of product design, furniture is one of the most important indoor products. It is also a product that is used more frequently in daily life and closely related to human beings. Therefore, the investigation of furniture product design for the aged is put forward. In this article, the physical and mechanical properties of the reconstituted wood material and the strength properties of the furniture for the aged were tested and analyzed. The results of dynamic mechanical properties of materials tested by three FFT nondestructive testing methods and static mechanical properties tested by three-point bending failure test method were compared. The relationship between different elastic moduli and static bending strength was analyzed by linear regression, and the prediction model of static bending strength of reconstituted wood based on different elastic moduli was proposed. The furniture design of reconstituted wood of Wattle was carried out. The finite element method was used to calculate and analyze the structural strength of wattle reconstituted wood furniture under static load. The results showed that the structure design of wattle reconstituted wood furniture was reasonable and had enough structural strength to be used safely for the elderly furniture.
Application of Generalized Estimation Equation in the Analysis of Factors Affecting the Continuous Use of College English Education Platforms
Authors: Cao Jing , Li Changyu
Published: June 2023

In order to explore the factors influencing the use of generalized estimating equations in English education platforms, the author proposes a research method for the continuous use of English education platforms. The author put forward 4 hypotheses and 12 scale questions, and designed a questionnaire based on them, taking perceived interaction, content quality, and platform serviceability as potential basic variables, the author constructed a model of influencing factors for college students’ continuous use of English education and learning platforms, explore the key factors that affect the sustainable use of college students’ English education and learning platform. The results show that the main influencing factors of users’ intention to use English education and learning platform are content quality, perceived interaction and platform service, therefore, it is proposed to focus on the content quality, pay attention to the user experience, strengthen the interaction of the platform, and propose reasonable pricing to implement the pricing mechanism, so as to improve college students’ intention to continue using the English education and learning platform.
Computer-Aided Design of Hand-Drawn art Food Packaging Design Based on Deep Neural Network Model
Authors: Liu Xiaobing
Published: June 2023

High-speed assembly line food packaging quality defect detection methods have poor error detection rates, missing rates and accuracy. This paper advances a process of computer-aided online monitoring of food packaging based on a deep neural network model. Firstly, this paper uses the deep convolution method to analyze the defects in food packaging. Then the convolution method of food packaging defects is improved. The correct identification of defects in food packaging can be enhanced by adjusting VGG16. This paper uses a convolutional neural network, transfer learning and adaptive neural network to compare the recognition effect of food packaging defects based on a forward neural network. It is proved that the recognition accuracy of this method is 0.0005. Good identification results can be obtained after 10 times of repeated practices. This method has a good classification effect.
Graphic Design Optimization Method Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning Model
Authors: Zhang Jiwen
Published: June 2023

This paper used a new interior graphic modeling research based on CAD and depth enhancement teaching models. A massive database for graphic design has been established. An optimization method is proposed based on intelligent decision making, intelligent monitoring, panoramic vision, professional cooperation and intelligent planning. This system can make many systems of different dimensions share and integrate horizontally. The graphic design of CAD is introduced into 3D CAD. The Boolean method is introduced into the smooth grid instruction to obtain the smooth surface of the target surface. Combining the object of plane decomposition with other geometric shapes by form-fitting instruction achieves object control. Experiments show the effectiveness of the method. The system has good running performance, stability and safety.
Analysis of tennis techniques and tactics based on multiple linear regression model
Authors: Yu Ling , Wang Yanyan
Published: June 2023

In order to make up for the existing deficiencies in the analysis of the factors affecting the athletes’ victory, scientifically and effectively judge the technical indicators that affect the athletes’ victory, the author puts forward the analysis of tennis techniques and tactics based on multiple linear regression model. Based on the Logistic regression model, the author made statistics on the data of 10 events of men's singles in 2021 Open, and conducted a series of tests such as normal distribution test and Kruskal Wallis test on the data, finally, a regression model was obtained, which believed that the scoring rate of the first round, the second round and the second round had the greatest impact on the victory or defeat of men's singles in 2021 open, the final Logistic regression model was used to test the goodness of fit of various data of men's tennis singles in 2021, the segmentation point was selected as 0.5, and the prediction accuracy of the regression model was 82.1%. Therefore, it can be determined that this model has a high accuracy in predicting the victory or defeat of 2021 men's tennis singles matches, and the regression model has a good prediction effect. It is suggested that athletes should pay attention to the integrated ability training of attack and defense.
Evaluation of capability maturity of digital transformation of manufacturing industry in Yangtze River Delta based on SDAF model
Authors: Han Yuefeng , Zhao Feng , Wang Lingli
Published: June 2023

Based on the background of high quality development of manufacturing enterprises, this article analyzes the significant impact of digital economy on manufacturing industry, and explores the construction of digital maturity evaluation system in line with the current development status of manufacturing industry. The capability maturity evaluation of digital transformation of manufacturing industry in Yangtze River Delta based on service-oriented distributed application framework is proposed. By determining the construction ideas and principles of the evaluation index system of manufacturing digitization maturity, this article studies the evaluation index system of manufacturing digitization from four first-level indexes including digitization strategy, digitization infrastructure, digitization operation and digitization performance, ten second-level indexes including digitization emphasis, and 27 third-level indexes including the level setting of digitization management positions, and it proposed to carry out the digital maturity evaluation of manufacturing enterprises. This article conducts a survey on 183 manufacturing industries in the Yangtze River Delta region, analyzes the current situation of enterprises’ digital transformation, and explores the influence mechanism of enterprises’ digital level on regional integration development. The results show that most of the manufacturing enterprises in the Yangtze River Delta have strong desire to transform but still face many difficulties. Enterprises’ emphasis on digital transformation and application ability of digital technology significantly affect the development of regional integration.
Online and Offline Audio-visual-oral English Teaching Model Construction Based on ARCS
Authors: Sun Ning
Published: June 2023

Guided by the ARCS motivation model, this paper applies the theory of motivation strategy design to the blended teaching model of college English listening and speaking courses. From the perspectives of teaching resource selection, teaching goal setting, teaching task decomposition, teaching organization model and evaluation method construction, this paper analyzes how to improve the online and offline teaching design to improve the teaching effect of listening and speaking courses.
Impact of Construction Work Zone on Urban Traffic Environment
Authors: Vyas Toral , Varia H. R.
Published: June 2023

Objectives

Traffic management is challenging during construction because of the effects of traffic congestion, travel time, delay, and queue length. Long-term work zones on urban roads lead to many problems such as speed, inconvenience, and economic losses to drivers, which are focused on in previous studies.

Methods

Moreover, due to the construction work zone (CWZ), the impact on environmental factors such as air quality and noise levels was not focused on. Because of the building work zones, this research focused on comprehending how traffic congestion measurements and environmental factors affect urban traffic management.

Findings

The present research uses TransCAD to estimate air pollution due to increased traffic in the urban areas. Furthermore, three nonlinear AI-based models (ANFIS, FFNN, and SVR) and one linear black box model were developed to predict the noise level in the city, in which each contained the total traffic and speed as well as the ratio of heavy vehicles in the traffic.

Novelty

For traffic control, a variety of techniques are available, including video data analysis, infrared sensors, inductive loop detection, wireless sensor networks, etc. These are all practical techniques for efficient traffic management. It is necessary to conduct studies on the amount of traffic, the topography, accidents, time delays, and the level of safety offered in the work area. Construction operations are facilitated by the implementation of traffic flow, and during this process, long-term CWZs are inevitable. Therefore, the proposed model accomplishes the goal, namely that only analytical research and a few traffic diverter signs point drivers to alternate routes to their destinations.
Examining the framing of ‘COVID-19 vaccines’: A corpus-based investigation of Malaysian newspapers
Authors: Malik Norasyikin Abdul , Shak Mohamad Syafiq Ya , Hasni Nurul Ain
Published: June 2023

The widespread dissemination of misinformation or the ‘infodemic’ surrounding COVID-19 poses a significant challenge as the virus continues to spread globally, compounded by the reluctance of many individuals to accept ‘COVID-19 vaccines’. While existing research has predominantly explored how the media framed the disease, its psychological impact, and the presence of disinformation in its messaging, limited attention has been given to the portrayal of ‘COVID-19 vaccines’ in the media and their reception among the general population. This study employs a corpus-based methodology to examine the framing of ‘COVID-19 vaccines’ within a specific English Malaysian newspaper corpus. The data for analysis was gathered through the compilation of news reports from The Star, one of the nation’s primary English newspapers. The analysis showed that the vaccine was positively framed and correlated with keywords like ‘special’, ‘effective’, and ‘important’, as well as with keywords indicating its importance to one’s health and the masses. However, two negatively connoted keywords were also used to describe the act of immunisation. This study’s findings can encourage informed decision-making on COVID-19 vaccination by dispelling unwarranted fears. Positive news coverage can boost confidence and prevent panic while mitigating negative emotions and risk perceptions. These findings can help media practitioners better frame vaccine-related issues in their writings and understand how the public perceives them.
(Im)politeness employed by multilingual Indonesian EFL learners in argumentative conversations
Authors: Nursanti Emi , Andriyanti Erna , Wijaya Ikha Adhi
Published: June 2023

Politeness might lessen imposition in argumentative conversations which potentially result in conflict. However, different conventions on politeness among different cultures may cause problems for EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners who often transfer their native communication preferences to their target language usage. This article explores the (im)politeness employed by multilingual EFL learners in casual agreeing-disagreeing exchanges among peers. Using explanatory sequential mixed method design, students’ utterances in role plays were analyzed based on Leech’s (2014) politeness theory, Kakava’s (1993) disagreement strategies, as well as Locher’s (2004) mitigating strategies on disagreement. It is found that in conversations with people of equal status and power, the observance of politeness maxims is more apparent than the violation. It indicates that maintaining others’ faces is essential irrespective of age differences, even in arguing conversations. The more frequent use of positive politeness than negative politeness strategies represents their greater orientation to others than to themselves. The prevalence of mitigated disagreement and the frequent use of an appreciation preface also show their priority to maintaining good relationships. Those findings support the view of Asians as a collectivistic group whose primary concern in communication is group membership. This suggests that awareness of politeness in argumentative conversations among EFL learners must be increased by giving them different perspectives from non-Asian cultures.
Vocational high school students’ identity and investment in learning English in a rural area
Authors: Annisa Nur , Mirizon Soni , Silvhiany Sary
Published: June 2023

This study explored vocational high school (VHS) students’ identity and investment during their English learning in the class at a private VHS in a rural area. The aim of this study was to understand how student identity impacted their investment in learning English. This study also attempted to seek factors that influenced students’ investment in learning English. To answer the research questions of this study, the narrative method was applied. This study involved six students from a VHS. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions which was used to explore learning English at the VHS. The results revealed that the students had different ideas about their English learning. They are learning English outside the classroom, English necessity for future career, reluctant in learning English, perspective on future self. This study also revealed that the participants’ investment in learning English was hindered by five factors such as teaching method, inconvenient classroom environment, lack of knowledge, family, peer support, and having a part time job. VHS students need support to encourage them to commit investing their time and effort in improving their English language skills. The implication of this study is the importance of teachers encouraging learners’ investment in order to achieve desirable learning outcomes.
Factors affecting English performance between students residing in tourist and non-tourist areas
Authors: Hidayati Tuti , Diana Sari , Husna Faizatul , Perrodin David D
Published: June 2023

Living in a tourist area is frequently viewed as an advantage for students learning English as it provides more opportunities to practice the language. The present study looked at the English performance of students residing in tourist and non-tourist areas and explored how they learned English and the factors affecting their language performance. A comparative study was conducted using a concurrent mixed-method approach. The data were collected through documents, tests, and interviews and analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively to examine differences and determine the main themes between the respective groups. The result of the study indicates that the two groups differed statistically in terms of English school grades and speaking test scores with large effect sizes (d = 3.26 and d = 1.28), respectively. Even though the proficiency test did not show a significant difference (p = .72), the non-tourist group outperformed the tourist group in all assessment types. The interviews revealed that regardless of the different attributes and sites where students lived, the two groups were similar in how they learned English. The main factors affecting the English language performance of both groups were (1) strong motivation, (2) exposure to English through songs, games, movies, and  social media, and (3) family support.