bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Image of Ally
Authors: Levin Yaroslav A. 
Published: December 2022

World War II was a time of increased rapprochement between the United States and Great Britain. After a long rivalry and outright hostility in the XVIII-XIX centuries, by the beginning of the 20th century, these two countries began to get closer with time, which was reflected in the gradual design of the concept of “Special Relations” between the United States and the United Kingdom. The rapprochement required strong propaganda support to explain political changes to the population. Due to its accessibility, clarity and brightness, cinema has become one of the main tools for promoting the new paradigm of US foreign policy. In this study, we examined the problem of constructing the image of Great Britain in American cinema in 1942. The purpose of this article is to identify the main features and stereotypes of perception used by American filmmakers and propagandists in building the image of an ally. Based on an analysis of 1942 films, a number of specific features were identified that were used in cinema to form the image of Great Britain as an ally.
Civic Participation Platform
Authors: Morozova Еlena V. , Lomaeva Anastasiya K. 
Published: December 2022

Nowadays, daily life is unimaginable without information and communication technologies (ICTs). “New” reality dictates tectonic changes in communication processes that affect all spheres of life, including political ones. In recent years, there has been a trend towards more open and transparent governance. The purpose of this article is to assess the current status of civic participation platforms in the Russian regions of the Greater Caspian Sea on the basis of a comparative analysis of the institutional foundations and practices of their operation. The main empirical method of the research was the monitoring of civic participation platforms in Astrakhan region, the Republic of Dagestan and the Republic of Kalmykia, as well as qualitative content analysis of the texts posted on the above-mentioned portals. Civic participation platforms have a positive impact on the community. Despite the wide range of opportunities that new technologies offer to engage the party concerned and the citizens, the initiatives fail to achieve the expected results and to mobilize a sufficient number of active users. New forms of interaction between the authorities and civic society are just beginning to develop in our country. The development of electronic civic participation portals in the three Russian regions of the Greater Caspian Sea is taking place in different; their level of development can be estimated as average (in Astrakhan region), below average (in the Republic of Dagestan) and zero (in the Republic of Kalmykia). The main reasons for this state of affairs are digital divide between the regions and the governance practices of the federal and local governments in the regions.
Thyroid gland cancer and insulin resistance: a modern view of the problem
Authors: Pidchenko N.S. 
Published: December 2022

Background. The impact of insulin resistance on the probability of increase in thyroid cancer risk has been drawing a lot of attention of researchers lately. This problem is far from being completely solved. Studying this interrelationship may influence the effectiveness of the treatment of the mentioned widespread pathology.
Purpose – to review present literature sources on research of interrelationship between insulin resistance and thyroid cancer, and also possible mechanisms of this relationship.
Materials and methods. Literature search was performed manually by the keywords (thyroid cancer, insulin resistance, IGF-1, IGF-2, abdominal obesity, increase in body mass index, metformin), and also literature sources from evidential data bases PubMed, Web of Science were reviewed. Metaanalyses, systematic reviews and cohort studies were also taken into account. 148 literature sources were studied in total. The sources, which had been published within the last 10 years, were preferably selected.
Results. Insulin resistance is viewed as an important independent factor of development of numerous malignancies. The carcinogenic activity of insulin resistance is caused by the resistance itself, as well as by the metabolic disorders related to it. It has been established that excessive weight and obesity are to a great extent attributed to more aggressive clinical pathological signs of thyroid cancer. Recent research showed a larger volume of thyroid and higher risk of knot forming in patients with insulin resistance. Thus, thyroid cancer is one of the main factors of thyroid transformation. Therapeutic methods of eliminating metabolic syndrome and associated hormonal diseases for prevention and therapy of oncologic diseases are drawing ever-greater scientific interest. The anti-tumor features of metformin and its capability of retarding carcinogenesis are shown in the studies.
Conclusions. The given literature analysis has proved that the problem of treating malignant thyroid tumors and their metastasis is caused not only by morphological, cellular and molecular-biological features of the tumor itself, but also by insufficient knowledge about the interrelationship between insulin resistance, abdominal obesity, increase in body mass index, high-calorie diet and reduction of consumption of polyunsaturated fats, harmful impact of environment with molecular changes, specific for thyroid cancer. It is confirmed by a significant increase in thyroid cancer rate, especially papillary histotype, alongside with an increase in obesity rate. The studying of possibilities of decreasing incidence and mortality rates of oncologic pathology when using medications, which stabilize insulin and contribute to a decrease in degree of hyperinsulinemia, one of which is metformin, generates profound interest
Peculiarities of the seed quality formation in switchgrass varieties of different maturity groups under the effect of weather conditions
Authors: Dryha V. V. , Doronin V. A. , Honcharuk H. S. 
Published: December 2022

Purpose. The article presents research results on the influence of weather conditions on the seed quality formation in switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) of different maturity groups.
Methods. Laboratory, measuring and weighing, mathematical and statistical.
Results. Switchgrass is one of the promising perennial grasses for biofuel production. Its propagation is possible by seeds and rhizomes; however. the most favorable way is a reproduction by seeds. This crop has relatively small seed size with a high level of dormancy. At a high level of dormancy, seed germination can be only 5% and such seeds do not germinate at all in field conditions. The reasons that cause a state of biological dormancy are very diverse. For the purpose of a comprehensive assessment of the influence of average daily temperatures and the level of moisture for a certain growing season, the hydrothermal coefficient (HTC) was used. Thus, the vegetation season of 2018 was the most favorable for seed formation of both maturity groups. Vegetation seasons of 2019–2021 were less favorable, especially for late and very late ripening varieties, which affected the seed quality. The analysis of weather conditions based on HTC as a whole during the vegetation season does not sufficiently reveal the influence of weather conditions on the seed quality formation during individual stages of organogenesis. Therefore, weather conditions were analyzed according to the main interstage periods of plant growth and development, specifically in the seedlings – throwing of panicles and the seed formation and ripening interstage periods and the flowering stage. In the most favorable year 2018, the interstage period - seedlings – throwing of panicles was excessively moistened (HTC 1.8), which contributed to the intensive growth and development of plants. The flowering stage was characterized by optimal moisture (HTC 1.1), and the seed formation and ripening interstage period was dry (HTK 0.9).
Conclusions. For the high-quality switchgrass seeds formation, the optimal conditions during the stages of growth and development of the crop are the following: in the interstage period seedlings – throwing of panicles excessive moisture that ensures intensive growth and development of plants; in the flowering stage close to optimal or optimal moisture; and the in the interstage period seed formation and ripening dry.
Viability of explants of different rhododendron cultivars as affected by the type of sterilizing agent
Authors: Voitovska V. I. , Parubok M. I. , Maslovata S. A. , Boiko A. I. 
Published: December 2022

Purpose. To investigate the viability of explants of different rhododendron cultivars as affected by the type of sterilizing agent.
Methods. Biotechnological, laboratory, analytical, and statistical.
Results. It was found that the yield of explants varied significantly over the cultivar, sterilization agent and the source of the explant. Thus, the highest yield of explants from rhododendron seeds (50–85%) was provided by the use of sterilizing agent Bilyzna and Bradofen. It should be noted that the yield of aseptic explants obtained from the seeds of cultivars ‘Cunningham’s White’, ‘Shamrock’ and ‘Yakushymanskyi’ ranged between 81 and 83%. Significantly lower yield was obtained with the use of antiseptic Anolita. It ranged between 5 and 15% in the studied cultivars. With the use of other antiseptics, the yield was in the range from 31 to 69%. The yield of aseptic explants from rhododendron seedlings was higher compared to seeds, but the trend of the antiseptic agent was similar. It should be noted that the use of antiseptics Bilyzna and Bradofen provided aseptic explants in the range from 72 to 96%. By the use of the Anolita antiseptic for rhododendron seeds, the highest content of infected explants was obtained – 80–94%, aseptic – 5–15 and germinated – 1–5% depending on the cultivar. The yield of aseptic explants from rhododendron seedlings was 1.3–2.0 times higher compared to seeds. The yield of infected seedlings was lower, and germination was 15–30%.
Conclusions. It was found that the use of antiseptics Bilyzna and Bradofen provide the highest yield of aseptic explants from seeds and seedlings. The yield is higher with the use of seedlings compared to seeds. For the use of seeds, the highest yield of aseptic explants was obtained from cultivars ‘Balalaika’, ‘Shamrock’ and ‘Yakushymanskyi’ − 80–83%. When using seedlings, ‘Grandiflorum’, ‘Cunningham's White’, ‘Balalaika’, ‘Shamrock’ and ‘Yakushymanskyi’ provided the highest yield − 85–95%.
Biochemical composition of fresh and dried currant fruits of different varieties
Authors: Cherneha A. O. , Liubych V. V. , Nebykova T. A. , Marchenko T. M. 
Published: December 2022

Purpose. To study the peculiarities of quality formation (biochemical component, content of vitamins, macro- and microelements, integral score) of fresh and dried currant fruits as affected by the variety.
Methods. Laboratory, mathematical and statistical, physicochemical.
Results. In fresh fruits. the content of mono- and disaccharides varied from 6.2 to 7.4%, fiber from 4.3 to 4.8, the fat from 3.4 to 4.1. The content of ash was the lowest and varied between 0.77 and 0.87% over the studied varieties. In the dried fruits, the content of the analyzed components was 4.4–4.5 times higher in comparison with fresh ones due to the reduction of the water content. The content of vitamins varied as affected by variety and the condition of currant berries. Of the vitamins in fresh fruits, the leader was vitamin C with the content ranged between196 and 203 mg/100 g, while the lowest was the content of vitamin K ranging between 0.1 mcg and 100 g. The content of vitamin B7 varied from 2.1 to 2.4 mcg/100 g, and the content of other vitamins varied between 0.1 and 12.6 mg/100 g. It should be noted that in terms of dry weight, the content of all vitamins in dried fruits decreased compared to fresh ones. Vitamin B5 content decreased by 44 times, while vitamin C 18.5 times, and other vitamins from 1.1 to 7.7 times. Fresh currant fruits contained the most potassium (347–352 mg/100 g) and the least selenium (1.1 mcg/100 g). The copper content ranged between 131 and132 mcg/100 g. The content of other mineral elements varied from 0,26 to 59 mg/100 g. In dried currant fruits this indicator increased by 4.4–4.5 times.
Conclusions. The biochemical composition of fruits varies as affected by variety and condition of currant fruits. ‘Volodymyrska’ currant berries have a lower biological value, as the integrated rate is lower than that of the ‘Chereshneva’ variety. In addition to high water content, fresh fruits contained sugars, fat and dietary fiber. Fresh currant fruits contain the most vitamins B9 and C. In dried fruits, the content of all vitamins is reduced and has almost no effect on the composition of mineral elements. Dried currant fruits contain vitamins B9 and C, as well as B1, B6, B3 and E (integral score 16–24%).
Features of development of winter wheat plants in the autumn-winter vegetation period as affected by pre-sowing seed treatment
Authors: Hordyna O. Yu. 
Published: December 2022

Purpose. To identify the peculiarities of growth and development of winter wheat plants in the autumn-winter vegetation period as affected by pre-sowing seed treatment in the conditions of the Right-Bank Forest-Steppe of Ukraine.
Methods. The experiments were carried out at the Agronomic Research Station of the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine (Pshenychne, Bila Tserkva district, Kyiv region) in the years 2019–2021: inoculant Binok Grain, complex micro fertilizer Harvest Start, organic biostimulant containing enzymes Rhizomax and bacterial formulations Trichodermin and Planoryz at the application rates recommended by their manufacturers. The background (control) for the study was a treatment where seedbed preparation included the application of nitroammophos N32P32K32 together with a complex granular fertilizer Actibion. The cultivation technology in the experiment is generally accepted for the research area.
Results. In the control treatment, on average for the years of research, the field germination of bread winter wheat seeds was 82.7% with a plant density of 414 per 1 m2. The use of protective and stimulating formulations for seed treatment increased these indicators compared to the control by 1.9–4.8% and 9–26 plants/m2, respectively. The highest sugar content in the tillering node (14.2%) and, accordingly, winter hardiness of plants (96.8%) was obtained in the treatment with Binok Grain + Harvest Start. In other seed treatments, these indicators ranged between 12.6 and 14.0% and 93.4–96.0%, while in the control between 12.4% and 82.7%, respectively. In the control treatment, the incidence of Septoria in autumn was 1.6%, powdery mildew 5.6%, and Fusarium root rot 2.9%, while in the case of using biological formulations the values were 0.1–0.9%, 0.1–3.0 and 0.0–1.4%, respectively. Complete control of these diseases in sowings (plant damage was not detected) is provided by the combined use of Binok Grain + Harvest Start. Most likely, this is because Binok Grain contains antagonists of pathogens, phytohormones, antibiotics, vitamins, amino acids, and growth regulators. Harvest Start, in addition, to trace elements, contains auxins, amino acids, and B vitamins.
Conclusions. The use of all studied protective and stimulating formulations for the winter wheat seed treatment ensured a significant increase in the field germination of seeds, plant density, sugar content in the tillering node, winter hardiness, and limit the development of dangerous pathogens in crops. Consequently, these biological formulations may be recommended for implementation in the current cultivation technologies practiced in the Right-Bank Forest-Steppe of Ukraine.
Efficiency of grain sorghum cultivation for various crop care measures
Authors: Titarenko O. S. , Karpuk L. M. 
Published: December 2022

Purpose. To improve the technology of grain sorghum cultivation by detecting the influence of microfertilizers and plant growth regulators on its productivity.
Methods. The research was conducted at the research field of the Bila Tserkva National Agrarian University, which is located in the zone of unstable humidification of the Right-Bank Forest-Steppe, in the years 2019–2021. Grain sorghum hybrids ‘Brigga’ and ‘Yutami’ were used for the experiment.
Results. The experimental results show that the highest production costs of grain sorghum cultivation amounted to UAH 5,149.9 at a yield of 7.88 t/ha, while a yield of 6.65 t/ha resulted in UAH 5,067.1. ‘Brigga’ hybrid had the highest grain yield (7.48 t/ha) in the treatment with the use of Alpha-Grow-Extra microfertilizer (2 l/ha, the first treatment in the 5-leaf stage, the second in the 9-leaf stage, and the third in the stage of throwing panicles) in combination with the growth regulator Stimpo (20 ml/g, in the 5-leaf stage). The ‘Yutami’ sorghum hybrid had a minimum difference and a maximum yield of 8.89 and 8.88 t/ha in the treatments with the use of Alpha-Grow-Extra microfertilizer (2 l/ha) in combination with Stimpo (20 ml/ha) and Regoplant (50 ml/ha) growth regulators.
Conclusions. The highest profit for growing the ‘Brigga’ hybrid amounted to UAH 39,638 per hectare in the treatment with foliar fertilization using Alpha-Grow-Extra microfertilizer in combination with Stimpo growth regulator. In the case of hybrid ‘Yutami’, in the treatment with the use of Alfa-Grow-Extra microfertilizer in combination with Stimpo growth regulator, the profit was UAH 48,550 per hectare, and in the case of similar application of microfertilizer and growth regulator Regoplant, the profit amounted to UAH 48,622 per hectare.
DIFICULDADES NO DOMÍNIO DA QUÍMICA GERAL DOS ESTUDANTES DO 1º ANO DO CURSO DE CIÊNCIAS FARMACÊUTICAS E ANÁLISES CLINICAS DO INSTITUTO SUPERIOR POLITÉCNICO DA CAÁLA
Authors: Elavoco Justino Milton Samahina , António Armindo  Paixão , Chimaqui Orlando António , dos Santos Justo Cassinda Victor 
Published: December 2022

O presente estudo aborda as dificuldades no domínio da química geral apresentadas por estudantes do 1º ano no curso Ciências Farmacêuticas e Análises Clínicas do Instituto Superior Politécnico da Caála, cujo objetivo foi de identificar as dificuldades no processo de aprendizagem em Química Geral. O desenvolvimento do mesmo foi conduzido a partir de uma investigação, do tipo qualitativa, a fim de descrever o perfil dos estudantes, e como técnica para a coleta de dados utilizou-se o questionário semiaberto, divididos em dois eixos principais: dados socioculturais e em relação ao Ensino de Química. Os alunos, quando questionados se gostam da disciplina de Química, 9,09 % afirmam não gostar da disciplina, 43,93 % têm dificuldade de cálculos, 40,90 % dificuldades de memorização das fórmulas. Observou-se que no presente estudo grande parte dos estudantes frequentaram Ciências Económica e Jurídicas, isto é, não tiveram Química no médio, e suas maiores dificuldades estão relacionadas ao uso de cálculos e a memorização de fórmulas, a relação teoria-prática é praticamente inexistente culpabilizam o docente e a metodologia utilizada. Tal pesquisa pretende, auxiliar professores de Química do ISP Caála adote uma metodologia onde a realização de aulas práticas, a contextualização, a utilização de recursos audiovisuais e actividades extras (pesquisa, aula passeio, etc.) sejam partes integrantes de suas abordagens didáticas no trabalho em sala de aula e contribuir para a melhoria do entendimento e aprendizagem dos conteúdos.
Elodia Guerra, a Woman Evangelist Ahead of Her Time
Authors: Ruiz-Guerra Rubén 
Published: December 2022

ABSTRACT:
The Southern Methodist educational system in Texas was aimed at creating a group of Mexicans who would live and teach a Christian life. Elodia Guerra was educated in such an institution and became an evangelist appointed by the Mexican Border Conference in the years 1929 to 1933. In the usual way itinerant evangelists traveled the country, hired by preachers and congregations, she carried out evangelistic campaigns from the Dallas-Fort Worth area to the border. This was a period when Southern Methodism did not allow women preachers, at least with official appointments. Therefore, she began breaking the stained-glass ceiling in her church. This article describes her upbringing, her commitement to the preaching of Gospel, and her main achievements.
An American Parable: African American Neighbors in Philadelphia during the “Late Awful Calamity” of 1793
Authors: Muckleroy Adam 
Published: December 2022

ABSTRACT:
This article examines the defense of Richard Allen and Absalom Jones against the pejorative stereotyping of African Americans during the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia in 1793. Their defense links stories of compassion and self-sacrifice by African Americans toward those suffering from the disease to the themes present in the parable of the Good Samaritan, thus establishing African Americans as neighbors deserving of equality. The themes of stereotyping and racial differentiation found in the Samaritan parable are explored and applied to the situation in Philadelphia in the 1790s. The qualities of the Samaritan man are next compared to African Americans offering aid during the yellow fever, drawing on Martin Luther King, Jr.’s description of the Samaritan’s altruism. The article concludes by noting how Allen and Jones’s printed defense functions in similar ways to the Good Samaritan parable, in its objective to overturn expectations about who should ultimately be considered a neighbor.
Menghidupkan Budaya Literasi di Lingkungan Sekolah SDS Al-Amien Pamekasan
Authors: Anjarani Devie Reztia , Nuritasari Fetty , Oktasari Anisa Fajriana , Yuliarsih Yuliarsih , Indahwati Rohmah 
Published: December 2022

The Community Service (PkM) activity carried out by the Madura University PKM team with the theme "Changing literacy culture into a learning environment at SDS Al-Amien Pamekasan Pamekasan" was carried out by the Madura University community service team involving teachers to learn more about the dynamics and growth of reading gardens to then further encourage the reading tradition or the reading culture of the community. society to develop as students in modern times in the future.
The activity which lasted for three days succeeded in providing soft skills and motivation to teachers and students of SDS Al-Amien Pamekasan. The proposal for this training is the need for all parties to participate in supporting the program so that the younger generation in particular and the community have a literacy culture and become learners in all the developments of life to grow bigger. In addition to deep motivation for the younger generation and society, it is also important for students to be able to fulfill their potential by developing a reading culture, especially how to read and deliver literary works effectively. This positive activity became a real work among students who were born from a love of reading
Effects of sustained natural apophyseal glides combined with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in cervical radiculopathy
Authors: Afzal Mamona , Khan Shakir , Tariq Saad , Tariq Zainab , Sohail Sundus , Rehman Mubara 
Published: December 2022

To analyze the effects of Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides (SNAGs) combined with Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in Cervical Radiculopathy. Quasi experimental study design was selected. Samples of 20 male and female participants diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy were assigned to receive SNAGs combined with TENS. Age of population between 35 to 55 years. The duration of intervention was 4 weeks, at 4 sessions per week. The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain and Goniometer for cervical range of motion (ROM) were assessment tools used for all the participants before and after 4 weeks of physical therapy intervention. All the participants were assessed through VAS and Goniometer before intervention and at the completion of 4 weeks program. P-value of mean was used to analyze the data. From the findings it is concluded that SNAGs combined with TENS was more effective in the treatment of cervical radiculopathy.