bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Multimodal discourse analysis of English reading instruction in colleges and universities based on weighted function algorithm
Authors: Liu Yanxia , Shi Ruimin , Wu Mei 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
This paper proposes a kernel clustering method that uses the weighted function method to address the problem of excessive similarity calculation in the kernel function clustering process. Based on function-based clustering with orthogonal basis expansion, function-based principal component analysis is used to reduce the dimensionality of function-based data and extract the first few principal components that can contain the most information of the original data. The factors of each component are assigned with characteristic weights so that the scores of the principal components replace the original functional data for clustering analysis of English reading teaching in colleges and universities. A systematic functional language framework was used to conduct multimodal discourse analysis based on clustering results. The symbolic annotation of pure language reached 14.5, and the symbolic resources of visual imagery reached 85.7 during the CB stage of English reading instruction. The number of semiotic resources was relatively small, so the complexity of the modality was lower than in other stages.
Research on the construction of evaluation system of physical education courses in general colleges and universities in the digital era based on the concept of “three comprehensive education” of big data
Authors: Ou Zhihua , Zhu Junzhang 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
In this paper, the evaluation system of “three comprehensive education” physical education courses was firstly constructed by the entropy-TOPSIS method, and the weights of the evaluation indexes were determined by the entropy-weight method. Then, the scores of teaching effectiveness indicators were calculated, and the results of the first-, second- and third-level indicators were analyzed to evaluate the effectiveness of “three-inclusive education” physical education in colleges and universities. Ultimately, the learning effects of students of different stages and genders were compared, and the reasons for the disparities were thoroughly examined. The overall effect of teaching physical education on the concept of 'three holistic education' is 0.716, which is at the middle level. Male students had a mean value of sports participation of 3.65, while female students had a mean value of 3.46, with significant differences between the two genders. The aim of this study is to promote the overall development of physical education in colleges and universities and enhance the overall quality level of students.
Effectiveness analysis of university education management applying principal component analysis method
Authors: Chen Xiuli 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
This paper examines the effectiveness of educational management in colleges and universities by analyzing the comprehensive quality evaluation of students through principal component analysis. In the study, this paper constructs a set of index systems for students’ comprehensive quality evaluation obtains principal components and determines the number of retained principal components by standardizing the original data and calculating the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the correlation coefficient matrix. Through detailed assessment and analysis of student’s basic information, personal comprehensive quality evaluation and overall quality evaluation, conclusions about the effectiveness of education management in colleges and universities were drawn. The analysis showed that the overall evaluation scores of students A, B, C, D and E, 5 were 84.7, 90.7, 74.79, 78.09 and 84.86, respectively. From the evaluation results, the student's overall quality development was relatively balanced, and the overall evaluation was good.
Study on the optimization of college students’ emotion management strategies based on multivariate statistical analysis
Authors: He Shanshan , Sheng Shitao 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
In this paper, a factor analysis of emotion management competencies was conducted using multivariate statistical analysis for the emotion management strategies of college students. Five competencies, such as emotion regulation ability and seeking external support, were selected as exploratory factors, and KMO and Bartlett's sphericity test verified their feasibility. After the factors were identified, the correlation and influence of physical exercise on college students’ emotion management ability were investigated based on multiple regression methods, and optimization strategies were proposed in turn. In terms of exercise time, college students’ emotion management ability was significantly correlated with exercise time in general, and the correlation coefficient was 0.885. The intensity and frequency of physical exercise showed a linear relationship with college students’ emotion management ability, and the coefficients of the standardized regression equation were 0.325 and 0.246, in turn.
Economic Feasibility of Ginger Emprit Extract Drink (Zingiber officinale Var. Amarum) using CMC Stabilizer
Authors: Farhan Ahmad , Kasim Anwar , B Rini 
Published: October 2023

The tempe industry is one of the most numerous industries in Indonesia, so there is a high opportunity for making tempeh juice in the tempe industry. The application of tempeh in the manufacture of tempeh essence drink with emprit ginger extract is expected to provide benefits to the tempe industry in Indonesia. Tempe juice drink is one of the processed food products made from tempeh. Tempe juice drink is added with emprit ginger extract to remove the unpleasant aroma from tempeh and give flavor to the tempeh juice drink. On manufacture Tempe juice drink Emprit ginger extract need addition material CMC stabilizer for increase stability and viscosity product . Study This aim To determine the economic feasibility, an economic analysis was carried out regarding the feasibility of applying tempeh juice in the tempe industry. The research begins with making assumptions and analyzing the parameters, components and cost structure, the need for investment funds and working capital. This parameter calculates projected production, revenue and cash flow. Determination of the economic feasibility of the Tempe juice drink with Emprit ginger extract with the Net Present Value (NPV), Incremental Rate of Return (IRR), Net B/C and Pay Back Period (PBP). The assumption of drinking tempeh juice with emprit ginger extract in a year is 45600 bottles at a price of IDR 10,000.00 / bottle . The proportion of capital comes from 60% own capital and 40% credit. The average operational cost per year is IDR 278.606.467.00, variable costs Rp 233.606.467.00, and a flat fee of Rp 45.000.000.00 . Average income per year Rp 319.200,000.00 while spending Rp 304.017.802.00. The profit earned is Rp 151.982.198. Sales profit 2 8.33 % with 15% tax per year. This business BEP occurs in sales with an average value of Rp. 151.982.198 or 33,33 % of production capacity per year. The results showed that the NPV was Rp 156.180.415, IRR is 53 %, and Net B/C is 1.82 times. Based on existing criteria or assumptions, this business is feasible to run with PBP for two years, or the capital invested in this business can be returned before the project ends (3 many years).
ВПЛИВ ПЕРЕДПОСІВНОЇ ОБРОБКИ НАСІННЯ МЕТАБОЛІЧНО АКТИВНИМИ РЕЧОВИНАМИ НА КІЛЬКІСНІ ТА ЯКІСНІ ПОКАЗНИКИ ВРОЖАЮ КОРЕНЕПЛОДІВ МОРКВИ СОРТУ НАНТСЬКА
Authors: Pryplavko S. O. , Havii V. M. , Sheiko V. I. 
Published: October 2023

The development of agriculture necessitates the adoption of new and effective methods to increase yields and enhance product quality. Obtaining high-quality agricultural products is becoming increasingly challenging due to climate variations, soil depletion, and decreasing arable land. These factors underscore the need to explore additional technologies that can enhance the cultivation of crops to meet the demand for quality produce. Pre-sowing seed treatment with metabolically active substances represents one such promising technology.
The objective of our study was to investigate the impact of metabolically active substances and their combinations on the processes of yield formation and the quality of carrots from the Nantska seed variety. The following substances were used for pre-sowing treatment of carrot seeds: vitamin E, ubiquinone-10, paraoxybenzoic acid (POBA), methionine, and magnesium sulfate (MgSO4).
Our findings revealed a positive influence of metabolically active compounds on various parameters, including root length, thickness, average root mass, and sugar content in the carrots. The combination of substances, specifically vitamin E + POBA + methionine + MgSO4, exhibited the most significant effect on root length throughout the growth period, surpassing control measurements by 5.23 % to 14.5 1%, depending on the stage of the study. All tested compounds, except for the vitamin E solution, had a favorable impact on the average root mass. Pre-sowing seed treatment with ubiquinone-10 resulted in the highest monosaccharide content in carrot roots after one month of storage, surpassing control measurements by 13.2 %. Although the monosaccharide and disaccharide content in carrot roots decreased during storage in all studied conditions, it remained higher compared to the control measurements, indicating enhanced nutritional value.
In summary, pre-sowing seed treatment of carrots with metabolically active compounds and their combinations demonstrates the potential to improve both quantitative harvest indicators and sugar content in carrot roots, reflecting increased nutritional value. Incorporating pre-sowing treatment with metabolically active compounds into cultivation practices can be valuable in the production of vegetable crops.
БАРНА МИКОЛА МИКОЛАЙОВИЧ – ВІДОМИЙ УКРАЇНСЬКИЙ ВЧЕНИЙ–БОТАНІК, ЦИТОЕМБРІОЛОГ, ЗАСЛУЖЕНИЙ ДІЯЧ НАУКИ І ТЕХНІКИ УКРАЇНИ, ПЕДАГОГ
Authors: Drobyk N. M. , Pyda S. V. , Barna L. S. , Herts N. V. , Matsiuk O. B. 
Published: October 2023

Mykola Mykolaiovych Barna, who celebrated his 85th birthday on February 8, 2023, is a renowned Ukrainian scientist in the fields of botany, morphology, dendrology, and plant cytoembryology. He holds the titles of Academician of the Academy of Sciences of Higher Education of Ukraine, Merited Science and Technology Functionary of Ukraine, Education Excellence of Ukraine, Nature Conservation Excellence of Ukraine, and is an Honorary Member of the Ukrainian Botanical Society. He is also a scholarship holder of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, a Doctor of Biological Sciences, and a Professor at the Department of Botany and Zoology at Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University.
This article highlights Professor’s impressive 62-year career in production, research, education, pedagogy, and public service. He began as a lecturer and senior lecturer at the Department of Botany in 1971, became an associate professor in 1975, and a professor in 1996. He served as the head of the Department of Botany from 2002 to 2012 and as the head of the Department of Botany and Zoology from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he held positions such as Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences from 1977 to 1985 and Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry and Biology from 1990 to June 2006.
Professor M. M. Barna’s extensive scholarly output includes over 450 published works, including monographs, bibliographies, dictionaries, scientific publications, educational materials for high and secondary education institutions, and methodological recommendations. He has supervised the defence of seven PhD theses and served as an official opponent at academic councils for the defence of doctoral and PhD theses. He was a member of specialised academic councils at the M. G. Kholodny Institute of Botany of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the National Forestry University of Ukraine. For over two decades, he chaired the editorial board of the specialised scientific publication “Scientific notes of Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University. Series: Biology.”
Professor Barna's contributions also extend to initiatives such as the establishment of the Arboretum of Ternopil State Pedagogical Institute, the creation of the herbarium of the Department of Botany (now the “Herbarium-laboratory of plant morphology and taxonomy”), and the establishment of the laboratory of biology and ecology known as the “Holytskyi biostation of the university.” He played a crucial role in the realisation of the Biblical Botanical Garden on TNPU’s premises, turning this idea into a reality. Professor Mykola Mykolaiovych Barna's lifelong dedication to science and education has left an indelible mark on his field and the academic community.
ВПЛИВ ОБРОБКИ НАСІННЯ МЕТАБОЛІЧНО АКТИВНИМИ РЕЧОВИНАМИ НА ФОРМУВАННЯ КСЕРОМОРФНОЇ СТРУКТУРИ ЛИСТКІВ ТА ВОДНИЙ ПОТЕНЦІАЛ ПАГОНІВ ПРОРОСТКІВ ПШЕНИЦІ М’ЯКОЇ (TRITICUM AESTIVUM L.) ЗА УМОВ ВОДНОГО ДЕФІЦИТУ
Authors: Palivoda Y. M. , Havii V. M. 
Published: October 2023

The article offers a comparative analysis of how metabolically active substances, individually and in combinations, affect the development of xeromorphic leaf structures and the water potential of shoots in common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seedlings when subjected to water deficit conditions simulated using PEG 6000.The study involved the use of 10 options for seed treatment : control (untreated seed + distilled water); PEG 6000 solution (12 %); solution of vitamin E (10-8M) – E; ubiquinone-10 solution (10-8M) – Q; methionine solution (0,001 %) – M; solution of paraoxybenzoic acid (POBА) (0,001 %) – P; MgSO4 solution (0,001 %) – Mg; combinations: vitamin E (10-8M) + ubiquinone-10 (10-8M) – EQ; vitamin E (10-8M) + methionine (0,001 %) + POBА (0,001 %) – EMP; vitamin E (10-8M) + methionine (0,001 %) + POBА (0,001 %) + MgSO4 (0,001 %) – EMPMg. Experimental water deficit is simulated with a 12% solution of PEG 6000.
It was observed that treating T. aestivum wheat seeds with solutions of paraoxybenzoic acid, ubiquinone-10, and magnesium sulfate under conditions of water deficit resulted in a 17.7 %, 16.5 %, and 16.2 % increase in the assimilation surface area of seedlings, respectively, compared to those subjected to water deficit conditions simulated using PEG 6000. Furthermore, the treatment of T. aestivum wheat seeds with solutions of ubiquinone-10, methionine, and the combination of vitamin E + ubiquinone-10 stimulated chlorophyll synthesis in wheat leaves, resulting in a 14.4 %, 11.3 %, and 15.4 % increase, respectively, compared to the group of plants whose seeds were germinated under conditions of slow water supply, resulting in a smaller leaf surface area, which is indicative of a xeromorphic leaf structure.
Treating the seeds with these specific solutions enhances photosynthetic productivity in conditions of moisture deficit by reinforcing the xeromorphic structure of the leaves. This underscores the high adaptability of wheat from the Provintsialka variety to drought conditions.
It was determined that pre-treating seeds with a combination of vitamin E, methionine, paraoxybenzoic acid (POBA), and magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) resulted in a 1.1 % increase in water accumulation in the shoots, in comparison to the measurements obtained from seedlings whose seeds were exposed to water deficit conditions simulated using PEG 6000.
Consequently, the application of metabolically active substances in seed treatment proves to be effective in enhancing the drought resistance of soft wheat T. aestivum. This approach can be incorporated as an integral component of the technology for cultivating grain crops under conditions of water deficit.
Jeff Garmany & Anthony Pereira (eds.) Understanding Contemporary Brazil
Authors: Webb Matthew 
Published: October 2023

In Understanding Contemporary Brazil, Jeff Garmany and Anthony W. Pereira have compiled a welcome and distinctly post-modern synthesis of contemporary scholarship on Brazil.
So, how does one understand contemporary Brazil? Garmany and Pereira, both based at King’s Brazil Institute, King’s College London (Pereira as Director and Garmany as Senior Lecturer) are quick to point out that their goal was not to describe current events but to explain the social contexts that give rise to the Brazil we see today and to anchor their university reading lists in a single text.
Readers will find a toolkit to analyse social, cultural, political and economic issues, and an extensive bibliography of Brazilian and non-Brazilian scholars, many of whom have been put into conversation with each other for the first time. These references alone provide an excellent starting point for future researchers and students but still point to the enormity of understanding any country and the main discourses surrounding any national issue.
Effects of using corpus-based instruction on students’ critical thinking skills and perceptions in academic writing classes
Authors: Tesfie Birhan Amare 
Published: October 2023

This study aimed at examining the effects of corpus-based instruction on students’ critical skills in academic writing classes. It also endeavored to investigate the students’ perceptions towards corpus-based instruction. To conduct the research, a pretest-posttest quasi-experimental research design was employed. A total of 77 mechanical engineering students who took technical report writing course were selected using multi-stage sampling techniques. The data gathering instruments were academic writing tests, textual analyses, questionnaire, and semi-structured interviews. Independent and paired sample t-tests and thematic analyses were employed to analyze the data. Hence, the results indicated that the students who were instructed their academic writing skills through corpus-based instruction improved their critical thinking skills better than their counterparts who were instructed through the conventional instructional approach. Particularly, students who were instructed through corpus-based instruction employed appropriate lexical bundles and metadiscourse devices to express their argument and persuade their readers than the comparison group. Additionally, the data confirmed that students’ reacted positively towards the corpus-based instruction. Consequently, this research calls for EFL instructors to consider authentic linguistic features to enhance their students' critical thinking skills in academic writing skills classes.
Pengaruh Pupuk N dan K terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Produksi Jintan Hitam (Nigella sativa L.)
Authors: Putra Bayu Pradana , Widodo Winarso Drajat , Kurniawati Ani 
Published: October 2023

Tanaman jintan hitam merupakan tanaman obat yang berpotensi untuk dikembangkan di Indonesia. Tanaman ini merupakan tanaman introduksi sehingga adaptasi dan teknik budidayanya masih terbatas diketahui di Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan dosis pupuk N dan K yang dapat meningkatkan pertumbuhan dan produksi biji jintan hitam yang ditanam di daerah tropika. Penelitian dilakukan pada bulan Juni hingga November 2016 di Kebun Percobaan IPB, Pasir Sarongge, Cianjur, Jawa Barat dengan ketinggian tempat kurang lebih 1,117 m dpl. Percobaan dilakukan dalam rancangan kelompok lengkap teracak dua faktor dengan tiga ulangan. Faktor pertama yaitu perlakuan empat taraf dosis pupuk nitrogen (0, 120, 180, dan 240 kg N ha-1). Faktor kedua yaitu empat taraf dosis pupuk kalium (0, 30, 60, dan 90 kg K2O ha-1). Pupuk fosfor digunakan sebagai pupuk dasar dengan dosis 157 kg P2O5 ha-1. Data hasil pengamatan dianalisis dengan Uji F dengan uji lanjut Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) pada taraf α=5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan pupuk N berpengaruh nyata terhadap panjang kapsul, jumlah kapsul berisi per tanaman, bobot biji per tanaman dan produktivitas, namun tidak berpengaruh terhadap pertumbuhan tanaman jintan hitam. Perlakuan pupuk K tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap pertumbuhan dan produksi jintan hitam. Interaksi perlakuan pupuk N dan K tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap pertumbuhan dan produksi jintan hitam.
Kata kunci: black seed, kapsul, tanaman obat, tropika
Burnout and mental health problems among health care workers during second wave of Covid-19 pandemic: A hospital based cross sectional study
Authors: Bhattarai Nirajan , Maharjan Mankeshari , Bhatta Chet Raj , Niraula Hira Kumari , Thapa Pradeep 
Published: October 2023

Background: Large number of healthcare workers exposed to COVID-19 might be at increased risk of developing mental and psychological disorders. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of burnout, depression, anxiety and stress and its correlates.
Methods: This was hospital based cross-sectional study using printed Questionnaire conducted during second wave of COVID-19. Total 96 healthcare workers participated in this study. Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) and Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) were used to measure study variables. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was done to determine the associate factors.
Results: The symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress were found to be 31.3%, 40.6 % and 14.6 % respectively. Doctors were 5.2 and 6 fold more likely to experience anxiety and depression respectively. The prevalence of personal, work, and client-related burnout were 43.7%, 31.3% and 14.6% respectively. Younger healthcare workers (HCWs) less than 27 years were 3.5 fold more likely to develop personal burnout. Healthcare workers who had worked for more than 100 hours/week were 5 times more likely to experience personal burnout. Doctors and nurses were 7.9 and 3.5 times more likely to develop work related burnout. Personal, work and client related burnout were significantly correlated with anxiety.
Conclusion: This study finds considerate proportion of burnout, depression, anxiety and stress among HCWs. Doctors and younger HCWs with increased working hours had high level of these symptoms. Early identification of mental health disorders and awareness intervention could increase the efficiency and quality of care.
Improving the Theoretical Preparation of trainers who Specialize in Martial Arts for the use of Modern Fitness-technologies in Professional activities
Authors: Khatsaiuk Oleksandr , Shaparenko Inna , Cherednichenko Serhii , Drahunov Dmytro , Kulibaba Sergii , Mazur Vasyl 
Published: October 2023

According to the results of the analysis of scientific-methodical literature, the members of the scientific research group found that the topical issue of the application of modern high-functioning systems, as well as fitness technologies in the professional activity of trainers who specialize in martial arts – is devoted to an insufficient number of scientific works. This emphasizes the relevance, timeliness and practical component of the chosen direction of scientific research.
The main goal of the study is to develop a program for the formation of theoretical knowledge of trainers who specialize in martial arts in the direction of their application of modern fitness technologies in professional activities.
As a result of the study, the members of the research group developed an experimental program for the formation of theoretical knowledge of trainers who specialize in martial arts in the direction of their application of modern fitness technologies in professional activities. The "experimental program" proposed by us is planned to be implemented during 2 main stages: "Formative" and "Basic", with appropriate educational and methodological support and an algorithm for organizing the system of self-education (improvement of qualifications) of representatives of the studied category.
Prospects for further research in the chosen field of scientific research include the approbation of an experimental program for the formation of theoretical knowledge of trainers who specialize in martial arts in the direction of their application of modern fitness technologies in professional activities.