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EFFECT OF COMMON BUCKWHEAT (FAGOPYRUM ESCULENTUM L. MOENCH) ON THE GERMINATION AND SEEDLING GROWTH OF WHITE MUSTARD (SINAPIS ALBA L.)
Full text linkA field biotest study was carried out to assess the effect of buckwheat soil exudates on the germination and seedling growth of white mustard. After harvesting of buckwheat, the seeds of white mustard were sown into plots without buckwheat (control) and with soil exudates of buckwheat varieties (Zoe and Harpe) in sole, intercrop with sorghum, mulched with straw and in mixtures with Phacelia + Sinapis to constitute nine treatments laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replicates. Data were collected on germination %, plant height (cm), number of leaves/plant, total leaf area (cm2 )/plant, stem girth (cm), root length (cm) and chlorophyll. Fresh plant weight (kg/ha), dry matter weight (kg/ha), fresh root weight (kg/ha), dry root weight (kg/ha), relative root length (%), germination inhibition rate (%) and root inhibition rate (%) were determined. Data obtained were analyzed using analysis of variance and means were separated using Duncan’s Multiple Range Test at 5% level of probability. The results obtained revealed that the treatment without buckwheat exudates had a significant higher germination (100%), plant height (12.69cm) and root length (5.09 cm) than other treatments. The most pronounced inhibitory effects were observed in the Zoe + straw treatment, which resulted in 60% germination and Zoe + Phacelia + Sinapis mixture with the least plant height (6.40cm) and root length (2.13cm) compared to the control. The highest germination (40%) and root (57.99%) inhibition rates were observed in Zoe + straw and Zoe + Phacelia + Sinapis, suggesting a significant negative impact of buckwheat exudates on white mustard germination and root development. Hence, the study suggests that buckwheat be employed as a natural bioherbicide in crop rotations and intercropping systems to reduce weed competition and promote high yields
RELATIONAL REFLEXIVITY IN TEAM LEADERSHIP: THEORY, MECHANISMS, AND PRACTICAL CASES
Full text linkThis study examines the concept of relational reflexivity as a fundamental component of effective team leadership, concentrating on four interrelated dimensions: self-awareness, perspective-taking, communication, and conflict resolution. Drawing on empirical research and conceptual frameworks, this study argues that reflexive leadership fosters psychological safety, ethical decision-making, and adaptive team performance. These theoretical insights are illustrated through four case studies of elite coaches who exemplify reflexive leadership. Phil Jackson, former NBA coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, fostered mindfulness and collective identity through spiritual self-awareness and ego reduction. Gareth Southgate, manager of the England national football team, demonstrated perspective-taking and emotional literacy, transforming his team’s culture through empathy and humility. Steve Kerr, head coach of the Golden State Warriors, modeled dialogic communication and player-led leadership by decentralizing authority and fostering trust. Patrick Mouratoglou, Serena Williams\u27 long-time coach, demonstrated how emotional attunement and adaptive feedback can sustain individual excellence in high-pressure, dyadic settings. Together, these cases demonstrate that relational reflexivity is not merely a conceptual ideal, but a practical and measurable contributor to leadership effectiveness across diverse performance domains. The paper concludes by calling for broader integration of reflexive practices in leadership development programs and cross-sectoral studies
INDIVIDUAL AUTONOMY AND ITS LIMITS
Full text linkIn the following text, we will examine the limits of an individual\u27s autonomy in relation to their gender identity and self-determination. We will focus on the philosophical and legal aspects of the above issue. In the presented text, we will define the issue of the relationship between personal autonomy and corporeality, especially in connection with the body that we acquire at birth. Individuality is given by the face, voice, overall body and its characteristic features, gender, which can vary in various ways. It is precisely the diverse variations of gender that can cause difficulties in creating a free and authentic life in a medical, legal and social framework. In the text, we gradually define the importance of the face for our orientation in the social sphere, in communication with others. What are the limits of our freedom in relation to our body? We point out the possible limits of autonomy in specific experiences of gender and in specific gender variations
ASSESSING SOIL QUALITY AND CLIMATE REGULATION IN RURAL PORTUGAL: INSIGHTS FOR DECISION MAKING
Full text linkThe \u27CULTIVAR\u27, a research and innovation project for the sustainable development of agri-food sectors implemented in the Portuguese Beira Interior region, aimed to address agroecosystems\u27 challenges in low-density areas through a territorial development strategy. It included assessing and mapping key ecosystem services (ES), namely provisioning services (cultivated terrestrial plants and reared animals for nutrition) and regulating and maintenance ES (soil quality and climate regulation). The study area involved seven municipalities in Central East Portugal, where the land is mainly forest, followed by productive land uses (farmland, grassland and agroforestry). For provisioning services, average productivity data from each parish was assigned to those productive land uses. Considering the LUCAS database, the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio was the proxy indicator for soil quality. For climate regulation, the assessment targeted aboveground carbon sequestration, which considered the reference values of the Portuguese Forest Inventory assigned to the Conjunctural Land Cover Map, and belowground carbon storage, considering the organic matter values (%) from the LUCAS and WoSIS database. The assessed ES were spatially assigned to the EEA reference grid for Europe (1km) (N = 5903 grid). A hot spot analysis helped identify synergies and mismatches between the four ES. Concerning provisioning services, 11% and 15% of the study area were agriculture and livestock production hot spots. For soil quality and carbon sequestration, 20% and 18 % of the area corresponded to cold spots, and 12% and 19% to hot spots, respectively. Carbon stock was negatively correlated with the other 3 ES (especially soil quality and livestock), while soil quality is positively correlated with both provisioning services (especially livestock production). This information gave insights into the ES\u27s trade-offs, fundamental for drawing up management recommendations
COMPARISON OF THE CARCASS VALUE AND MEAT QUALITY OF THE RABBIT BREED STUDIED BY SEX
Full text linkThe aim of the experiment was to determine the effect of sex of domestic rabbit on carcass value and meat quality. For the purpose of the experiment, 30 rabbits of the large light silver breed were slaughtered in the ratio of 15 male and 15 female rabbits. At about 125 days of age, the last weighing and slaughter took place. After slaughter, the edible internal organs such as heart, kidneys and liver were weighed. The carcass itself was then weighed and then cut into subdivisions: back, head, front and thighs. From the samples of the back muscle of Longissimus thoracis et lumborum provided, the protein content, intramuscular fat and fatty acid content were determined in the laboratory. Females had a better growth performance compared to males, statistically significant at the significance level (P<0.01) higher carcass yield by 5% and a significant statistically significant difference of P<0.05 was observed in intramuscular fat content in muscle, where twice as much was recorded in females as in males. The weight of individual body parts, including viscera, was recorded higher in females than in males except for the lungs, which were heavier in males. Males were distinguished by a higher content of saturated fatty acids of the SFA group, determined in the muscle, whereas females were found to have a higher content of fatty acids of the PUFA group, unsaturated polyene fatty acids. The highest content of palmitic acid (43.20% and 38.26%, respectively), belonging to the SFA group, was found in the muscle of both sexes. The ratio between PUFA and SFA fatty acids was recorded as 0.26 and 0.41 in males and females, respectively
CLOSED CIRCUITS FOR POWERTRAIN COMPONENTS – RESOURCE EFFICIENCY THROUGH THE EXTRACTION AND PROCESSING OF SECONDARY SEMI-FINISHED PRODUCTS INTO NEW PRODUCTS IN FORMING PROCESS CHAINS
Full text linkIn order to be able to react to disruptions in global supply chains in a targeted manner, the development of process chains aimed at the repurposing of components in the powertrain of passenger cars is presented in this paper. Semi-finished products are obtained directly from end-of-life vehicles as secondary semi-finished products. After that, they are processed using bulk metal forming processes. For example, it shows how drive shafts can be reworked into connecting elements such as screws or gear racks in tie rods. Aspects to be considered are disassembling, separation and specific heat treatment if necessary to guarantee identical mechanical properties of the original product. On the one hand, this strategy contributes to significantly higher utilization. On the other hand, it demonstrates solutions for closing material cycles for automotive components
CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION IN TEACHING ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES
Full text linkTeachers of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) face a range of challenges in today\u27s educational landscape. Unlike general English classes, teaching ESP requires in-depth knowledge of the target fieldbe it business, medicine, law, or, as it is the case in this paper, food technology, which many language teachers may not possess. This can lead to gaps between what students need and what teachers can effectively provide. A primary challenge lies in adapting language instructions to align with the distinct professional or academic requirements of learners. Another challenge is keeping up with the rapidly evolving terminology and practices in various industries. For example, new technologies and global trends frequently change the language used in technical or professional contexts, requiring teachers to update their materials and knowledge continuously. The issue of designing materials for English for Specific Purposes in the field of Food Technology is still relatively unexplored. Often, there is a lack of quality ESP resources, making it necessary for teachers to create customised materials, which is an effort that demands time, expertise, and institutional support. Moreover, ESP learners often have high expectations. They may need to achieve functional fluency in a short time, which puts pressure on teachers to deliver highly focused and results-driven lessons. Assessing progress can also be tricky, as standardised tests often do not align well with specialised language goals
APPLICABILITY OF INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN HEALTHCARE EDUCATION: A NARRATIVE REVIEW
Full text linkThe development and progress of technology in all spheres of life, and the continuous increase in the health needs of the population in recent decades, require a change in the training of future medical specialists. Questions related to the applicability of interactive educational technologies in the education of health care students attract the attention of many scholars. Despite the wide range of research, many aspects and mechanisms of interactive learning are still understudied and require more in-depth analysis. The report explores and analyzes the interactive methods used in the modern educational space, the theoretical foundations, classification and specificity, and the prerequisites for effectiveness in healthcare education. The analysis shows that the introduction of interactive forms of training in the healthcare education process will facilitate the acquisition of profession-specific knowledge, skills and competencies
LIFELONG LEARNING IN ACTION: INNOVATIVE NON-FORMAL EDUCATION PRACTICES FROM SLOVENIA
Full text linkNon-formal education plays a key role in adult education and lifelong learning, providing flexible, accessible and personalised forms of education and learning that respond to the needs of adults in a rapidly changing world. An analysis of the Labour Force Survey data reveals that adult participation in formal education in Slovenia is relatively low, whereas participation in non-formal education is more prevalent. Non-formal education responds to the specific needs of individuals for knowledge, training and personal development. This paper presents two examples of innovative non-formal education practices in Slovenia: study circles and publicly recognised adult education programmes, with Understanding Health – The Pathway to a Healthy Lifestyle serving as an example. A study circle is a form of non-formal education in which a small group of individuals voluntarily come together to learn, conduct research or address a specific topic of shared interest. Originally a Swedish concept, study circles have been adapted to suit local needs in Slovenia. Slovenian study circles pursue two main objectives: an educational goal focused on acquiring new knowledge and skills, and an actionoriented goal aimed at applying what has been learned within the local community. Publicly recognised programmes represent another form of non-formal learning. This paper introduces a newly developed publicly recognised programme titled Understanding Health – The Pathway to a Healthy Lifestyle, which aims to improve health literacy and, in turn, the overall health of the Slovenian population. The paper outlines the key approach to the programme’s implementation, specifically the innovative use of a developmental e-portfolio as a tool for the self-regulation of health and the promotion of a critical perspective on health-related content
HOW SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS TEACHERS VIEW STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS THEIR SUBJECTS AND ITS RELATION WITH TEACHING METHODS
Full text linkThe primary methods of science education are still the classical methods (demonstration, explanation, questioning, modelling) in Hungary, which are more suitable for conveying academic knowledge. Innovative methods that allow for more holistic thinking, interdisciplinarity, and common work between students (group work, pair work, discussion, game, project) are less popular among science teachers. However, complex methodological approaches based on the principles of constructivist pedagogy appearing more often in the classroom such as inquiry and problem-based learning. The empirical research sample consisted of teachers (N=140) teaching grades 5-8 in Heves County (Hungary) in 2023, divided into four subsamples: biology teachers, chemistry teachers, physics teachers, and mathematics teachers. The questionnaire-based research pointed out that the most frequently used lesson methods are the question-and-answer method, the teacher\u27s lecture and presentation. It should also be emphasized that new methods have appeared in the lessons to a small extent (discussion, project method, research-based learning). The study showed some correlation as well. Teachers who build the learningteaching process on research-based or project-based methods that focus on student activity report a much more positive student attitude towards their subject