Academic Articles & Research Papers

Analysis of Smallholders’ Progress in Implementing Sustainable Management in North Sumatra, Indonesia

The significant increase in oil palm areas has resulted in more concerns to the environmental issues - as majority of farming activities were not conducted in sustainable ways. To address the environmental issues, the Roundtable Sustainable...

OsAAI1 is dependent on the nitrate pathway toregulate rice root development in response to high salt stress

Salt stress limits plant growth and yield. Though nitrogen fertilizer can alleviate salt damage, the effects of salt and nitrate on the stress resistance gene OsAAI1 are unclear. This study examined the Salt stress sensitivity of OsAAI1 tra...

Updated Taxonomy of Chinese <i>Craterellus</i> (Hydnaceae, Cantharellales) with Three New Species Described

Species of Craterellus are interesting and important due to their mycorrhizal properties, medicinal value, and edibility. Despite extensive research on Craterellus in China, its taxonomy remains inadequately understood. This study presents ...

Порівняльна характеристика техніки виконання стартів у спортивному плаванні та швидкісному плаванні в ластах

Мета дослідження – визначення часових характеристик виконання фаз старту: «стрибок» та «політ» під час старту плавцями високої кваліфікації в спортивному плаванні та швидкісному плаванні в ластах зі стартової тумби. Матеріали і методи. У...

An analysis of school physical activity in adolescent girls [Analýza školní pohybové aktivity adolescentních dívek]

BACKGROUND: It has been well evidenced that physical activity (PA) has a positive effect on human health. It is very likely that a physically active child will grow up to be a physically active adult. Growing older, there is evidence of dec...

Corrigendum to Aerobic training and l-arginine supplement attenuates myocardial infarction-induced kidney and liver injury in rats via reduced oxidative stress [Indian Heart J 70 (2018) 538–543]

The Relationship between Exercise and Salivary Oxidative Stress: A Systematic Review

Salivary content has been reported as a potential biomarker for oxidative stress assessments especially in context of exercise-induced oxidative stress. This systematic review following PRISMA guidelines aimed to evaluate the effects of phy...

Culture, emotion, and cognition: Understanding the psychological dynamics of Chinese sports with emotional regulation skills and cognitive reappraisal

This study illuminates the complex relationship between cultural orientation towards collectivism, emotional regulation skills, cognitive reappraisal ability, sports engagement, perceived coach support, and sports self-efficacy in Chinese a...

Floristic diversity and structural parameters on the forest tree population in the Luki biosphere reserve, Democratic Republic of Congo

Tropical rainforests play an important role in the global Eco-climatic balance and its sustainable management is a major concern that has attracted the attention of researchers. The Luki biosphere reserve, while under a status of protected ...

When spectators feel ashamed: vicarious shame and behavioral responses to in-group misconduct

IntroductionIn the context of sport spectatorship, spectators may experience feelings of vicarious shame when witnessing their in-group members' misconduct, which can significantly impact their behavioral responses. Despite growing interest...

Sports Education Learning Program Evaluation In Senior High School

This study aims to evaluate the high school level sports education learning program. In conducting the study, the evaluation involved the CIPP model. Then, the research informants consisted of the principal, the vice-principal, 2 Sports Edu...

Conceptual assessment tool for advanced undergraduate electrodynamics

As part of ongoing investigations into student learning in advanced undergraduate courses, we have developed a conceptual assessment tool for upper-division electrodynamics (E&M II): the Colorado UppeR-division ElectrodyNamics Test (CURrENT...

THE VOICE IN THE FORMATION OF THE TEACHERS

This article intends to present the voice, in General Education and specially in Musical Education, as a tool which means more than singing or speaking. Firstly, voice is a personal development way, a resort for communication and self-integ...

El trabajador universitario: entre el malestar y la lucha Professors: between discomfort and fight

Las modificaciones en el mundo del trabajo producidas por la crisis de acumulación capitalista han transformado así mismo las condiciones de desarrollo de la labor docente. En un mundo cada vez más complejo y competitivo, la institución uni...

Enhancing dental trauma management: insights into physical education graduates’ knowledge and performance

Abstract Introduction Injuries sustained during physical activities are a common concern among athletes, with dental trauma representing a significant yet often under-addressed component. Timely and appropriate intervention is critical to s...

Impact of Linear vs. Change-of-Direction HIIT on Aerobic Power in Female Football Players

Background. Coaches predominantly utilize linear training protocols to enhance the aerobic power of football players. However, there is limited data on the effects of change of direction (COD) protocols on aerobic power in football. Objecti...

Assessing the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Vaccination Practices Towards COVID-19 Vaccination Among Mainland Chinese Nursing Students and Interns: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

Zhuzhu Qin,1,&ast; Xinxin Ye,2,&ast; Huanju Liu,3 Yining Tao,4 Xutong Zheng,1 Yanxia Zhong,5 Danfeng Chen,1 Wan Ye,6 Chenju Zhan7 1School of Nursing, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; 2Department of S...

The Reliability and Sensitivity of Change of Direction Deficit and Its Association with Linear Sprint Speed in Prepubertal Male Soccer Players

Background: This study aimed to examine the reliability and sensitivity of a change of direction deficit (CoDD) and to establish its relationship with linear sprint speed. Methods: In total, 89 prepubertal male soccer players participated i...

Effectiveness of guided group work in graduate level quantum mechanics

We investigate the effects of guided group work sessions on graduate student performance on a quantum mechanics assessment. Data from a single large Midwestern university were taken over a five-year period, during which guided group work se...

Assessment of Quality of Life and Social Correlates among Drug Sensitive and Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis Patients

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) has significant health, social, psychological, and economic impacts on patients. This study aimed to assess and compare quality of life (QOL) among multidrug-resistant (MDR) TB patients and drug-sensitive TB pa...