Critical Position Research Articles

The Geopolitics of Water Infrastructure on the Kinmen Islands

ABSTRACT This paper examines the bordering and debordering deployment of water infrastructures on the Islands of Kinmen. Located less than 5 km off the coast of China, yet 200 km from their governing authority, Taiwan, Kinmen holds a critical position in cross-strait relations, and its water infrastructures have carried opposite political intentions. The 2018 Fujian-Kinmen water transfer pipeline serves as a debordering tool as it showcases that the People’s Republic of China could offer benefits to the people on the islands. In contrast, Kinmen’s existing water infrastructure, established during the Cold War, served as part of the bordering campaign to counter Communist China, as it represented progress and modern living under the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan). However, rather than assuming the successful deployment of infrastructure or a passive role of the islands, this paper highlights that the planning and construction of Kinmen’s water infrastructures were influenced by conditions of militarisation, shifting cross-strait relations, the islands’ socio-material constraints and their relationships with Taiwan and China. The case of Kinmen illustrates the capacity of water infrastructure to serve bordering and debordering purposes, as well as how other factors disrupt or facilitate these processes.

Primary teachers’ identity positioning in the process of pedagogical innovation / Identidad indagadora y posicionamiento del profesorado de educación primaria en un proceso de innovación pedagógica

Based on the Dialogical Self Theory (henceforth DST), positioning in a pedagogical innovation is defined as a subjective stance taken that has been experienced by the teacher themselves. Thirty Andalusian primary school teachers in seven focus groups reported on five positioning descriptors: agency, ownership, sense-making, emotions and collaborative inquiry. Data were analysed with qualitative and quantitative procedures. The results showed three types of positioning: (1) active, positive and satisfactory positioning ( n = 13), with high agency, ownership, sense-making, cooperation and positive emotions; (2) active, efficient and indifferent positioning ( n = 8), with medium agency, medium-high degree of ownership, high degree of sense-making, indifferent emotions and a high degree of cooperation; (3) passive, critical and negative positioning ( n = 9), with a low degree of agency, ownership, sense-making and cooperation and negative emotions. We provide relevant information to identify the positioning that emerges when primary school teachers participate in a pedagogical inquiry process.

The Impact of Comprehending Islamic and Social Humanities Materials on Students' Perspectives on Resolving Contemporary Social Problems

This study aims to analyze the effect of understanding Islamic and Social Humanities material on student perceptions in addressing contemporary social issues in Indonesia. Using a mixed method approach, this study involved 100 2nd semester students of the Constitutional Law study program at UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta who were selected through the random sampling method. Data were collected through attitude scales, questionnaires, interviews, and documentation, and analyzed using descriptive tests, normality tests, linear tests, and hypothesis testing with regression analysis. The results showed a positive relationship between understanding Islamic and social humanities courses and students' perceptions of contemporary social issues. The correlation is based on a significance value of 0.000 <0.05 and a coefficient of determination (R Square) of 0.585. So this study reveals that the understanding of Islamic and Social Humanities material explains 58% of the variability of student perceptions in addressing contemporary social issues. Students who have an open and critical attitude towards social issues show a good understanding of the course. The process of student understanding develops through several stages, ranging from initial knowledge to the development of complex new ideas. The role of lecturers in providing space for discussion, reflection, and open dialog is very important in facilitating a critical and holistic understanding of contemporary social issues in the context of Islam and the social humanities. Keywords: Islam and Social Humanities, Contemporary Social Issues, Understanding, Perception

Атеизм в цифровую эпоху

The article examines the transformation of atheism as a social and worldview phenomenon in the era of digitalization. Atheistic forums and collective blogs represent a rich field for the study of non-belief; however, they have so far received only sporadic attention from religious scholars and philosophers. The article also presents the phenomenon of “new atheism”. Rather than a system of logical argumentation and classical rational critique of typical theistic arguments, this new atheism comprises a complex of rhetorical techniques aimed at a mass audience, often characterized by irrationality and focused on eliciting specific emotions towards believers rather than fostering an informed understanding of the subject of controversy. Atheism took root in the postmodern situation from its ends of metanarratives, the primacy of feelings over reason, pluralism of opinions and other characteristic features. Moreover, the Internet turned out to be an excellent platform for disseminating the ideas of “new atheism”, promoted by opinion leaders and bloggers, which is a characteristic form of propaganda for Internet media. Nevertheless, the scale of modern non-belief does not approach that of religious movements, nor does it reach the level of cohesion and political passion characteristic of the militant atheism of the 20th century.

Digital Media Competence in the Mexican Interactive Generation. Have Digital Competence Programs Worked in Mexico?

Objective: This research presents results of the digital media competence scale applied to Mexican youth during the period 2009-2023. With this evidence, the study is contrasted theoretically and empirically with the five major official programs on digital media competence implemented by the Ministry of Public Education of Mexico in said period. Theoretical Framework: The study was adjusted to the recommendations of international organizations such as UNESCO (2018) and the European Union (Livingstone, 2019). The scale was developed and adapted from a broader study on Internet consumption habits, digital skills, and online sociability in young people (León, et al., 2013; 2014; 2015). Method: A quantitative methodology of longitudinal descriptive cut was applied to present the empirical results of the scale on a sample of (N=4,753) high school students in Mexico. Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed the need to include a permanent teacher training program on literacy and basic digital skills in the field of basic education, as well as the creation of content on digital communication and information in all basic education plans and programs. Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research provide sensitive information to modify future management programs within the public policy on digital culture. Originality/Value: The study contributes to the specialized literature by highlighting the management challenges that the New Mexican School headed by the current government should consider. The relevance and value of the data presented show a critical and independent position in contrast to the government's positions.

Impact and mechanisms of high-speed rail construction on carbon emissions: A quasi-natural experiment in China

Carbon emissions present a significant climate challenge for China. As a major source of these emissions, reducing transportation-related carbon output is essential to achieving the country's dual carbon goals. In this context, high-speed rail (HSR) emerges as a green, low-carbon alternative with an increasingly significant role in reducing carbon emissions. This paper explores the impact of HSR station construction on carbon emissions using data from 248 prefecture-level cities from 2003 to 2019, treating the construction as a quasi-natural experiment. Employing a spatial DID model, the research investigates how HSR construction affects carbon emission intensity within the region and in neighboring areas. It also considers socioeconomic factors to understand their mediating roles. The findings reveal that HSR construction significantly reduces regional carbon emissions over time, with long-term and gradually increasing effects. Spatially, HSR also has substantial spillover effects in reducing carbon emissions in adjacent regions. Numerically, HSR reduces carbon emissions by an average of 1.7% in the local region and 2.3% in the surrounding areas. The mechanism analysis indicates that the carbon reduction benefits of HSR stem from a complex interplay of multiple factors, with each selected factor playing a partial mediating role. Notably, the concentration of human capital and the flow of innovation are crucial pathways for regional carbon reduction. However, despite HSR's promotion of industrial structure upgrades and substitution of traditional transportation, these factors have not yet significantly contributed to carbon reduction under current conditions. These results underscore the critical position of HSR in carbon reduction and provide a theoretical foundation for future HSR planning and sustainable development policy formulation.

State special transport service in the system of subjects of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine: directions of influence and the role of public administration for their implementation

It was emphasized that in the conditions of ongoing Russian aggression, the issue of effective and stable functioning of the system of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has become important. It is noted that such an intention is possible only thanks to the systematically effective work of all subjects of this system. The exceptional role of the State Special Service of Transport in this aspect is emphasized, given the subject orientation of the latter. We are talking about the transport component, which is one of the basic prerequisites for the successful implementation of the lion’s share of measures by subjects not only of the ministry system, but also of the entire security and defense sector. The position of the State Special Service of Transport as a subject of public-legal relations at the current stage of law-making is highlighted in general outlines. It was found that it is appropriate to talk about an institution endowed with the status of a specialized military formation, which carries out a number of defense measures peculiar only to it. Despite its regulatory specifics, it is advisable to talk about a number of similar parameters, compared to the rest of the institutions. The essence of the directions of the analyzed body’s work, including under the current situation, is outlined and disclosed. Arguably, it is emphasized that such directions are derived from the functions of the institution, which the latter’s officials implement in practice. The legislator’s position on their gradation into two fundamental groups was supported and developed: 1) peacetime; 2) a special period. Based on this, the author’s vision of the quantitative and specific composition of the areas of work of the State Special Service of Transport is proposed, followed by their general characteristics. The problems of the importance of public administration tools in the framework of the implementation of management functions performed by this specialized military formation have been studied. It is emphasized that the presence of these tools is a prerequisite for the implementation of management steps. The above constitutes a critical and unalternative position from the point of view of the application of appropriate measures within the limits of one or another outlined direction. Based on the preliminary results, an attempt was made to determine the place of the State Special Transport Service in the structure of the Ministry of Defense system. Based on the competence of the institution, directions of influence and awareness of the role of the stability of the transport component, a well-argued assumption is made about the uniquely important role of this institution.

Meningkatkan Sikap Kritis Siswa dengan Metode PBL Berbantuan Video Pembelajaran pada Fase E Kelas X di SMK Negeri 1N Hiliserangkai

This study aims to improve the critical attitude of students in class X Phase E at SMK Negeri 1 Hiliserangkai, Nias, by applying the Problem Based Learning (PBL) method assisted by learning videos. The PBL method, which places students at the center of learning by exposing them to real problems, is expected to overcome students' passivity and improve critical thinking skills, especially in responding to information from mass media. This study used a Classroom Action Research (PTK) design in two cycles, involving 15 Catholic students. Data were collected through tests, observations, and interviews. The results showed that the application of PBL was effective in improving students' critical attitude towards mass media. This study recommends the application of the PBL method in other schools and the need for teacher training to support effective implementation.

Serological and molecular characterization of novel ABO variants including an interesting B(A) subgroup.

ABO grouping is the most important pretransfusion testing that is directly related to the safety of blood transfusion. A weak ABO subgroup is one of the important causes of an ABO grouping discrepancy. Here, we investigated the characterization of four novel ABO variants including a novel B(A) subgroup. RBCs were phenotyped by standard serology methods. The full coding regions of the ABO gene and the erythroid cell-specific regulatory elements in intron one were sequenced. The effect of the possible splice site variant was predicted by Alamut software. The 3D structural modeling of three relative B(A) enzymes (p.Met214Thr, p.Met214Val, and p.Met214Leu) were performed by PyMOL software. Four novel ABO alleles were identified with weak ABO expression in this study, in which two would lead to premature terminations, and two resulted in amino acid changes. In silico analysis revealed that the splice site variant c.155G>T had the potential to alter splice transcripts. 3D structural view shown that the variant amino acid position 214 was spatially adjacent to the donor recognition pocket residues (266Met and 268Ala) and just next to the 211DVD213 motif. The size of the side chain of Thr and Val is the smallest, Leu is medium, and Met is the largest, and the size changes in the critical position 214 may affect the donor recognition pocket. Four ABO subgroup alleles were newly linked to different kinds of ABO variants and the possible mechanism through which they produce weak ABO subgroups was analyzed in silico.

Peningkatan Motivasi Belajar Peserta Didik Kelas X pada Materi Bersikap Kritis dan Bertanggung Jawab terhadap Media Massa dalam Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning di SMKN 1 Sewon, Yogyakarta

This research aims to improve the learning motivation of 10th-grade students at SMKN 1 Sewon Yogyakarta on the topic of being critical and responsible towards mass media through the implementation of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. The teaching of Catholic Religion at this school is designed to support the school's vision of producing graduates with character and professionalism. However, student motivation in this subject remains low, as indicated by minimal participation and unsatisfactory learning outcomes. Until now, the teaching method has focused solely on textbooks without engaging variety. This study employed a Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach in two cycles, each consisting of four stages: planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The research subjects were three 10th-grade students from the Hospitality Program. The results showed that the implementation of PBL significantly increased students' learning motivation, particularly in thinking critically and being responsible for information from mass media. In the first cycle, student motivation was still relatively low, but after improvements in the second cycle, students became more active in discussions, critical thinking, and confidently expressing their opinions. This research provides benefits for teachers to teach more effectively and is expected to positively impact the quality of education at the school. The findings also show that the PBL method helps students relate learning materials to real life, increase active engagement, and foster critical and responsible attitudes in dealing with information from the media.

Meningkatkan Sikap Berfikir Kritis Peserta Didik Melalui Model Problem Based Learning Pada Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Katolik dan Budi Pekerti Kelas VI Materi “Aku Memiliki Kemampuan dan Keterbatasan” Di SMP Negeri 1 Temanggung

Education is one of the basic needs required by every human being and an obligation that must be obtained by every citizen. The development of human life from time to time is certain to be more complex, especially in the development of science and technology. This requires humans to always be able to compete in keeping up with developments and be able to survive by being able to solve all the problems they face.Therefore, a student's ability to think critically is an important and primary thing. Critical thinking skills will be very beneficial for students because they will understand a problem in detail, so it is expected that students will find it easier to solve the problem. For this reason, learning that emphasizes critical thinking skills must be implemented in schools, especially at the junior high school level, which is the middle level of education and is a stepping stone to a wider social interaction. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of applying the Problem-Based Learning model in improving critical thinking attitudes in Catholic Religious Education and Ethics learning for seventh-grade students with the theme "I Have Abilities and Limitations" at SMP Negeri 1 Temanggung. The type of research used is quantitative. This method is called the traditional method because it has been used for quite some time so it has become a tradition as a method for research. Quantitative research is research in which the data is presented in the form of numbers and uses statistical analysis, usually aimed at showing the relationship between variables, testing theories, and finding generalizations that have predictive value. The researcher uses a quantitative method because it is necessary to measure data in research related to Fostering Critical Thinking Attitudes of Students Through the Problem-Based Learning Model in Catholic Religious Education and Ethics Subjects for Grade VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Temanggung. The type of research often used by a researcher in the field of education is experimental. This type of research is used to find out the influence of certain treatments on a variable under controlled conditions. This is applied to find out the effect if the problem-based learning (PBL) learning model treatment is given to the critical thinking abilities of seventh-grade students in Catholic Religious Education and Ethics.

Meningkatkan Kreatifitas Peserta Didik Pada Pembelajaran Pak Dan Bp Dengan Metode Pbl Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 1 Siempatnempu

Education is one of the basic needs required by every human being and an obligation that must be obtained by every citizen. The development of human life from time to time is certain to be more complex, especially in the development of science and technology. This requires humans to always be able to compete in keeping up with developments and be able to survive by being able to solve all the problems they face. Therefore, a student's ability to think critically is an important and primary thing. Critical thinking skills will be very beneficial for students because they will understand a problem in detail, so it is expected that students will find it easier to solve the problem. For this reason, learning that emphasizes critical thinking skills must be implemented in schools, especially at the junior high school level, which is the middle level of education and is a stepping stone to a wider social interaction. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of applying the Problem-Based Learning model in improving critical thinking attitudes in Catholic Religious Education and Ethics learning for seventh-grade students with the theme "I Have Abilities and Limitations" at SMP Negeri 1 Temanggung. The type of research used is quantitative. This method is called the traditional method because it has been used for quite some time so it has become a tradition as a method for research. Quantitative research is research in which the data is presented in the form of numbers and uses statistical analysis, usually aimed at showing the relationship between variables, testing theories, and finding generalizations that have predictive value. The researcher uses a quantitative method because it is necessary to measure data in research related to Fostering Critical Thinking Attitudes of Students Through the Problem-Based Learning Model in Catholic Religious Education and Ethics Subjects for Grade VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Temanggung. The type of research often used by a researcher in the field of education is experimental. This type of research is used to find out the influence of certain treatments on a variable under controlled conditions. This is applied to find out the effect if the problem-based learning (PBL) learning model treatment is given to the critical thinking abilities of seventh-grade students in Catholic Religious Education and Ethics.

The what, the when and the how: A qualitative study of allied health decision-maker perspectives on factors influencing the development and implementation of advanced and extended scopes of practice in Australia.

Health workforce supply is critical to ensuring the delivery of essential healthcare and may be enhanced via mechanisms which alter the scopes of practice of health professions. The aim of this paper is to study the collective perspectives of allied health decision-makers on factors which influence their development and implementation of advanced and extended scope of practice initiatives, and how they contribute to scope of practice change. The reasoning for the selection of each factor will also be examined. A grounded-theory, qualitative study of the experiences of allied health directors and senior managers across two Australian State/Territory jurisdictions. Twenty allied health decision-makers participated in the study. Data coding of interview transcripts identified 14 factors specific to scope of practice change, spanning rational (n=8) and non-rational (n=6) decision-making approaches. Leadership, Governance, Needs of organisational leaders, Resourcing, Knowledge, skills & experience - clinical, Supporting resources, Knowledge & skills - change and Sustainability were identified as being rational and enabling in and of themselves, with Leadership seen as being most influential. Comparatively, the non-rational factors of Socio-economic & political environment, Perceived patient need, Organisational environment, Change culture & appetite, Perceived professional territorialism and Actual professional territorialism were more varied, and primarily influenced the timing/catalyst and application of decision-making. The complex interplay between these factors was conceptually represented as a decision-making construct. Allied health decision-makers hold a complex, systems-level understanding of scope of practice change. Whilst rational decision criteria were predominant and seen to enable scope change, non-rational influences reflected greater variation in decision timing/catalyst and application, thus emphasising the human dimensions of decision-making. Further research is required to better understand how decision-makers integrate and weight these decision-making factors to determine their relative importance and to inform the development of structured decision tools.

Kahneman's tryst with reasonableness: a tease unfulfilled?

Abstract Kahneman's criticism of neoclassical rationality was central to his research programme. He argued that rationality understood as temporal consistency among preferences and beliefs is inapt as a descriptive and prescriptive standard of decision-making. Descriptively, consistency ignores high decision costs and biases, such as framing effects. Prescriptively, it is problematic since it neglects the processual nature of choice and the crucial role of regret. Instead, Kahneman argued in favour of using reasonableness as a standard, though he did not fully develop the concept in his work.

PELATIHAN PENULISAN KARYA TULIS ILMIAH DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MENULIS PIMPINAN DAN KADER PK IMM FTIK UIAD SINJAI

This research examines the effectiveness of scientific writing training in improving participants' writing skills. The training method is a direct practice approach with mentoring, intensive training, discussion, and reflection sessions. The instruments used to measure writing ability before and after training are scientific writing assessment rubrics and self-assessment questionnaires. The research results showed a significant increase in participants' writing abilities after attending the training. Before the training, most participants had limited writing skills, especially in writing structure, data presentation, and scientific argumentation. However, after the training, participants significantly improved written structure, argumentation clarity, and analysis depth. Apart from that, this training also helped participants to develop a critical attitude towards literature and hone their ability to integrate knowledge from various sources to support the argument. Participants also received positive responses regarding the interactive training methods and in-depth approach to scientific writing techniques. This research concludes that scientific writing training effectively improves participants' writing skills. Therefore, it is recommended that similar training focusing on various aspects of scientific writing be carried out to support the development of participants' academic and professional competencies.

Music Teacher Competences Oriented Toward Inclusive Education: An Analysis of Proposals in the Initial Pre-Service Teacher Training Phase

Initial pre-service teacher training should include insights and learning that are closely related to classroom practice. In this paper, we analyse the expectations voiced by pre-service teachers studying toward a master’s degree in secondary education as well as by in-service teachers. Both groups participated in a 6-month professional development project focusing on the competences they need as music teachers in order to achieve inclusion in the classroom. Results from interviews and focus groups confirm that music teachers require multidimensional and correlated training that combines and integrates didactic, pedagogical, disciplinary, and transversal competences in their professional practice. Multidimensional correlated training and a critical teaching attitude are essential for teachers to be equipped to rationally address music learning needs and problems in the inclusive classroom. Findings of this exploratory study can be used as guidelines for policy makers and curriculum developers.

Proposal for encoding the surgical treatment in abdominal wall pathology based on a multidimensional analysis of history.

To develop a multidimensional method that allows to identify different treatment concepts, techniques, protagonists, and their connections in surgical pathology of the abdominal wall throughout its historical development, serving as a basis or guide for the future. First, an extensive and rigorous review of the literature was conducted to search for and group the different treatments described in the most common abdominal wall pathologies, including both groin and ventral hernias. Then, all treatment approaches were chronologically ordered and grouped according to their author, surgical approach, and method of approach. With all the information gathered, a table was created following a rational and multidimensional criterion that allows for the encoding of the set. 21 treatment modalities were identified and distributed into 8 groups. Additionally, 3 types of authors were detected: the creator, the innovator, and the popularizer. The assignment of values to different dimensions allowed us to obtain an alphanumeric code representative of the set. Multidimensional historical analysis allows analytical objectivity and set encoding. Its practical scope should be investigated.

Знание и субъективация: прагматическая антропология Канта в прочтении Фуко

The article outlines a hypothesis about the influence of Foucault’s interpretation of Kant’s “Anthropology from a pragmatic point of view” on actual research of models of the subject based on scientific knowledge. Such models in­clude cerebral, genetic, immune subjects, etc., studied by a group of approaches in the history and sociology of science, as well as in philosophy. In the introduc­tion, a brief overview of the concept of the cerebral subject is given, the main properties of this type of subject models are derived, which differ from tradi­tional philosophical subjects, closed in the immanence of philosophical thinking. The subjects thematized in this group of approaches are multiple, partial and sit­uational (depending on the situation, an individual can adopt different models), changeable (circulating, they can mutate from practice to practice), historical and performative (they are embodied in practices). The approaches themselves are anti-essentialist in nature, since they imply a critical attitude towards the natural­ization of subjects carried out by sciences and non-scientific institutions. Their predecessor was Foucault’s thematization of human in “The Order of Things” and in the commentary to Kant’s pragmatic anthropology. It is shown that Fou­cault’s ideas can be traced in the discussed approaches to the study of subjectiva­tion based on scientific experience

Effect of wound dressing porosity and exudate viscosity on the exudate absorption: In vitro and in silico tests with 3D printed hydrogels

Exudate absorption is a key parameter for proper wound dressing performance. Unlike standardized tests that consider exudate viscosity close to that of water, patients' exudates vary greatly in composition and, therefore, viscosity. This work aimed to investigate the effects of exudate viscosity and pore size of hydrogel-like dressings on the exudate absorption rate to establish rational criteria for the design of dressings that can meet the personalized needs of wound treatment. Computer-aided design (CAD) was used for Digital Light Processing (DLP) 3D printing of hydrogels with 0%, 30% and 60% porosity. The hydrogels were characterized in detail, and the absorption of two simulated exudate fluids (SEFs) was video-recorded. The same CAD files were used to develop in silico models to simulate exudate uptake rate. Both in vitro data and in silico modeling revealed that low-viscosity SEF penetrates faster through relatively small hydrogel pores (approx. 400 μm) compared to larger pores (approx. 1100 μm) due to capillary forces. However, in vitro vertical uptake took longer than when simulated using CAD design due to lateral fluid absorption through the pore walls in the hydrogel bulk. Distortions of hydrogel channels (micro-CT images) and lateral fluid absorption should be both considered for in silico simulation of SEF penetration. Overall, the results evidenced that porous hydrogel dressings allow rapid penetration (within a few seconds) and hosting of exudates, especially for pore size <1 mm. This information may be useful for design criteria of wound dressings with adequate fluid handling and drug release rate.

Assembly and comparative analysis of the mitochondrial genome in diploid potatoes.

We report the mitochondrial genome of 39 diploid potatoes and identify a candidate ORF potentially linked to cytoplasmic male sterility in potatoes. Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) holds a critical position as the foremost non-grain food crop, playing a pivotal role in ensuring global food security. Diploid potatoes constitute a vital genetic resource pool, harboring the potential to revolutionize modern potato breeding. Nevertheless, diploid potatoes are relatively understudied, and mitochondrial DNA can provide valuable insights into key potato breeding traits such as CMS. In this study, we examine and assemble the mitochondrial genome evolution and diversity of 39 accessions of diploid potatoes using high-fidelity (HiFi) sequencing. We annotated 54 genes for all the investigated accessions, comprising 34 protein-coding genes, 3 rRNA genes, and 17 tRNA genes. Our analyses revealed differences in repeats sequences between wild and cultivated landraces. To understand the evolution of diploid maternal lineage inheritance, we conducted phylogenetic analysis, which clearly distinguished mitochondrial from nuclear gene trees, further supporting the evidence-based of clustering between wild and cultivated landraces accessions. Our study discovers new candidate ORFs associated with CMS in potatoes, including ORF137, which is homologous to other CMS in Solanaceae. Ultimately, this work bridges the gap in mitochondrial genome research for diploid potatoes, providing a steppingstone into evolutionary studies and potato breeding.