Особенности мужского гаметофита томата в условиях вирусного патогенеза и водного дефицита

On the example of F1 hybrid combinations and tomato varieties, the possibility of the assessing method for pollen selection on the responses of male gametophytes under conditions of viral pathogenesis and drought has been shown. It was found the action of factors on the pollen viability and on the rate of pollen tubes growth, leading to the manifestation of differential reactions. The viruses are the main sources of variability of the pollen functional traits, while the effect of water deficit and genotype are considerably weaker. Genotypes that combine the high viability of pollen with the ability to form longer pollen tubes under the complementary action of viruses and water deficit have been identified, suggesting the prospect of these genotypes using in further breeding studies.

Creativity in Humans, Robots, Humbots

This paper examines three ways that robots can interface with creativity. In particular, social robots which are designed to interact with humans are examined. In the first mode, human creativity can be supported by social robots. In a second mode, social robots can be creative agents and humans serve to support robot's productions. In the third and final mode, there is complementary action in creative work, which may be collaborative co-creation or a division of labor in creative projects. Illustrative examples are provided and key issues for further discussion are raised.

Creativity in Humans, Robots, Humbots

This paper examines three ways that robots can interface with creativity. In particular, social robots which are designed to interact with humans are examined. In the first mode, human creativity can be supported by social robots. In a second mode, social robots can be creative agents and humans serve to support robot’s productions. In the third and final mode, there is complementary action in creative work, which may be collaborative co-creation or a division of labor in creative projects. Illustrative examples are provided and key issues for further discussion are raised.

Moving as one: Agency and social unity in joint action and its breakdown

Joint action can take many forms: whereas rowers synchronise their movements, dancers often engage in closely coordinated complementary action. Even in martial arts, fighters closely coordinate their movements in an effort to understand and control their opponent’s movements. In joint actions such as these, the possibilities for action require multiple agents to partake in the social system, as the joint action cannot be enacted by an individual alone. Although most people have an intuitive understanding of what it means to experience having an impact on one’s environment, this paper is particularly concerned with providing a formal understanding of agency in a social system where control within the social system is distributed over multiple agents. The central question is: how do agents experience social unity in situations in which the individual actions cannot be understood separately from the behaviour of the system as a whole? In this paper, we combine insights from social and ecological psychology and behavioural dynamics to propose a theoretical framework on how joint action affects the experience of agency and social unity. Using empirical examples from rowing, dance and martial arts, we discuss how determining the link between psychological states during coordination and accidental or intentional breakdowns (in cooperative failure or combative success, respectively) provides insights into fundamental debates about the nature of joint action (Butterfill, 2012; Gilbert, 1996; 2000; Marsh, Johnston, Richardson, & Schmidt, 2009a; 2009b; Sebanz, & Knoblich, 2009a; 2009b).

Complementary Therapy: Citrus Aromatherapy for pain

Pain is an unpleasant sensory sensation that can coincide with the onset of the disease. This pain will cause a psychological condition that will disrupt the daily life of the patient if it is not treated immediately. Health workers will certainly provide interventions that can be used by patients and their families to support this reduction in sensation. A complementary action that can be used to reduce this pain perception is a citrus aromatherapy. Citrus aromatherapy has a complete content not only relaxes the mind but also inhibits pain inhibitors so that the perception of pain can be immediately reduced. The pain decrease perception will certainly improve the quality of life of patients after the disease, both acute and chronic.

IMO Second Generation Intact Stability Criteria: General Overview and Focus on Operational Measures

At the beginning of 2020, after a long and demanding process, the Second Generation Intact Stability criteria (SGISc) have been finalized at the 7th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) sub-committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC). At present, SGISc are not mandatory, nevertheless IMO endorses their application in order to assess their consistency and validity. It is envisaged that SGISc can support the design of safer ships, nevertheless such a rules framework might have an impact also on the ship operational aspects in a seaway. In fact, within the SGISc framework, Operational Measures have also been implemented providing guidance and limitations during navigation. After a comprehensive overview about SGISc vulnerability levels and direct stability assessment, this paper provides a specific insight into the methodological approach for the Operational Measures extensively addressed as a complementary action to ship design.

Pioneers’ Insights into Governing Social Innovation for Sustainable Anti-Consumption

Transcending the conventional debate around efficiency in sustainable consumption, anti-consumption patterns leading to decreased levels of material consumption have been gaining importance. Change agents are crucial for the promotion of such patterns, so there may be lessons for governance interventions that can be learnt from the every-day experiences of those who actively implement and promote sustainability in the field of anti-consumption. Eighteen social innovation pioneers, who engage in and diffuse practices of voluntary simplicity and collaborative consumption as sustainable options of anti-consumption share their knowledge and personal insights in expert interviews for this research. Our qualitative content analysis reveals drivers, barriers, and governance strategies to strengthen anti-consumption patterns, which are negotiated between the market, the state, and civil society. Recommendations derived from the interviews concern entrepreneurship, municipal infrastructures in support of local grassroots projects, regulative policy measures, more positive communication to strengthen the visibility of initiatives and emphasize individual benefits, establishing a sense of community, anti-consumer activism, and education. We argue for complementary action between top-down strategies, bottom-up initiatives, corporate activities, and consumer behavior. The results are valuable to researchers, activists, marketers, and policymakers who seek to enhance their understanding of materially reduced consumption patterns based on the real-life experiences of active pioneers in the field.

Millennials empowerment: youth entrepreneurship for sustainable development

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to contribute to knowledge and theory building in youth empowerment and entrepreneurship development. Design/methodology/approach This paper critically examines the Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria (YouWiN) programme and its relevance as a youth economic empowerment programme through the lens of the UNDP Youth Strategy entry points for promoting economic empowerment of youth and extant literature on critical youth empowerment using participatory development theories. Findings While YouWiN is a significant intervention towards entrepreneurship development, it presents some flaws and limitations in the design and implementation process, which may challenge sustainable economic development. Hence, there is a need to explore the millennials empowerment paradigm in light of three key complementary action-oriented approaches to youth entrepreneurship development. Originality/value This paper proposes three key complementary action-oriented approaches to youth entrepreneurship policy/programme design, implementation and evaluation for the multilateral agencies, private and voluntary sectors. These are in the form of facilitating participatory engagement and diversity, managing drivers (push/pull factors) of entrepreneurship, and ensuring access to enablers/support. There is the need for further debate and critical inputs to improve theory building towards a normative framework in youth empowerment and entrepreneurship. This contributes to ending poverty, and promoting intergenerational equity and sustainable development.