bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
TRANSFORMATION OF THE VISUAL CONCEPT OF TIME IN THE INFORMATION PROGRAM OF CHANNEL ONE “VREMYA”
Authors: EZHOVA E.N. , BEKETOVA I.A.
Published: January 2025

The work is dedicated to the study of the transformation of the visual concept of time in the media context, exemplified by the program “Vremya” on Channel One, which is the oldest large-format news program on domestic television. The paper analyzes the main paradigms of the study of time and space images in domesticand foreign culture; it reveals that the media picture of the world reflects the complexity and diversity of various types of connections and relationships in society and is characterized by a multitude of different types of chronotopes, namely spatial-temporal connections aimed at expressing a certain cultural meaning. The research shows the dynamics of the visual component of the concept of time in the “Vremya” program, which over a long time, has been shaping a certain picture of reality for media content consumers due to its wide audience reach and high level of trust. The visual concept of time in the program changes, moving from static images of time - through images of circular motion and linear movement - to a dynamic image of time as a spiral forward movement. The study concludes that the “Vremya” program not only reflects the dynamics in the audience’s perception of time and space images but also actively influences the transformation of these perceptions. The formation of the structural integrity of the media picture of the world is determined not so much by cultural traditions in human ideas about space and time, but by the capabilities of technical means of transmitting and perceiving these phenomena.
VISUAL FEATURES OF MODERN NETWORK INTERVIEWS
Authors: LAPTIEVA D.K.
Published: January 2025

Interviews have long been one of the most popular genres of journalism. In modern times, there is a great demand for video interviews - a live picture allows you to delve deeper into the essence of the conversation and catch more details. Screen interviews have one special feature that was not available in the printed format - spectacle. Research shows that modern consumer content spends almost half of its waking time before the eyes, so viewers now care not only about the semantic content of the dialogue in the interview, but also about its visual characteristics. YouTube is the world’s largest platform for distributing video content, so many interviewers provide their channels on this platform. In this context, the largest Russian-language YouTube channels with interview releases are considered. The Internet practically does not limit authors in creativity, one can even say that there is an unspoken struggle among them for the most non-trivial approach to the visual design of content. While television interviews had a certain standard (from timing to studio design), the online space is not limited in any way. Both the content and the visual component depend on the views and moral principles of the authors. Therefore, each interviewer or blogger builds their own channel and determines where the interview will be recorded, what will surround the characters, what kind of screensaver to edit, what sequential algorithms to use for color correction, and also decides how they will look on the screen.
THE POETIC WORLD OF ANIMATIONBOOK REVIEW: KRIVULYA N. G. ANIMATION AND POETRY: CONSONANCES AND DISSONANCES / NATALYA GENNADIEVNA KRIVULYA. - M.: VSHT MGU, 2022. - 340 P
Authors: COPYLOVA O.YU. , SHESTERINA A.M.
Published: January 2025

The review examines the monograph by N.G. Krivulya “Animation and poetry: consonances and dissonances.” The significance of the monograph for the formation of approaches to the interpretation of modern audiovisual practices is analyzed. The author’s contribution to the study of Russian animation in a broad media and sociocultural context is emphasized.
VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF ECONOMIC CRISES IN BUSINESS AND MASS MEDIA PUBLICATIONS: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: KONOPLEV D.E.
Published: January 2025

The article traces main features of representing the topic of economic crises in journalistic publications found in two types of periodicals: mass media and business media. By the methods of graphical analysis, object-oriented analysis and multidimensional scaling models, the author proves that visual language in illustrating economic topics is of an auxiliary nature and serves as a means of neutralizing the negative background that accompanies journalistic materials on crises. The purpose of the study is to demonstrate the identity of the most common techniques of visual language in the media within the framework of representing the topics of economic crises in business and mass periodicals. The study sample included 9,360 publications on media websites, accompanied by illustra-tions, in five business and three mass media sources for the period from January 1, 2023 to February 1, 2024. The article substantiates the logic of image language in economic media materials dedicated to crises, and also proposes a classification of visual images present in the relevant materials. The author points that business media used to spread depersonalized illustrations, formalizing visual images in publications. Also typical for business publications is the use of the “locations without details” principle, when formalized images are used in publications, and all specific information is leveled out. This principle is also widely used in mass periodicals, although it is used on a different array of information occasions. In conclusion, the article notes that the difference between business and mass media in the presentation of visual content comes down to greater abstraction of mass publications regarding typical economic issues, while business publications provide similar abstraction in publications of a less problematic nature.
VISUAL AMATEUR TRENDING CONTENT: AUTHOR FACTOR
Authors: MARIEVA E.A. , KAMINSKAYA T.L.
Published: January 2025

The article is a media study, the focus of which is to identify the visual component of trends and trends on the Internet, which the mass audience relies on as the author of the media text. The focus is on fixing media ads that were in demand by users at the beginning of 2024, including their thematic and design content. The authors’ attention is focused on clips as a format for visual “packaging” of media text. The focus of attention is on amateur clips, the authors of which have no education in the media sphere and act mainly intuitively, achieving popularity with the audience. Using the method of included observation, expert survey and content analysis, it was revealed that in order to create a visually trending video, the user needs to have a minimum level of media and information literacy and apply creative solutions. A viral clip becomes subject to the following conditions: the presence of a popular phrase / track in it that corresponds to the meaning of the message, the use of visual, currently popular special effects when gluing videos. From the point of view of the thematic content of the clips, parodies, recommendations or those whose authors focused on the information guide (calendar holidays, releases of new films or any event events) are popular. You can get high quantitative indicators for your video (“media success”) even if you take into account some one trending detail, as well as choose the appropriate visual content. At the same time, the same trend (“Slavic girl”) in different countries can be broadcast in different ways, this is influenced bythe level of development of the blogosphere and ethnic characteristics. The results obtained are of interest to the academic and media communities, and are applicable in the activities of PR specialists, content managers and other creators of media products.
VISUAL PRACTICES OF THE ON-SCREEN CELEBRITY CONTENT AS AN ELEMENT OF MASS CULTURE
Authors: KOLOSOVA A.D.
Published: January 2025

The article examines the visual component of media materials devoted to celebrities. The empirical material consists of the content of federal television (TV shows “You Won't Believe It”, “Enough Rumors”, “Let Them Talk”, “Andrey Malakhov. Live”) and Russian-language YouTube (channels in the celebrity chronicle genre “Anton S Live”, “Buddha Grisna” and the talk shows “Show without name”, “New Show”) over the period from the beginning of 2019 to the end of 2021. The paper attempts to explore the screen celebrity-content from the point of view of the critical theory of mass culture. Based on the widespread scientific opinion that mass au-diences often copy the values and behavior patterns broadcast within celebrity culture, it is assumed that information messages created by tabloid media and gossip bloggers have a suggestive effect and are able to influence the consciousness and behavior of the media consumer. Thus, referring to the work of the theorists of the Frankfurt School, the author claims that the screen celebrity-content, being the product of the cultural industry, has manipulative potential. The author identifies a number of visual practices that are actively used on television and video hosting in order to retain the attention of mass audiences and satisfy their recreational needs. Fragmentation, well-constructed mise-en-scène, bright colour schemes, close-up and detailed plans, use of amateur videos, shooting with the help of a quadrotor, handheld shots, etc. All this gets an emotional response from the viewer and, therefore, constantly stimulates his interest and desire to continue to “consume” this kind of information and be interested in celebrity news.
INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS IN THE DESIGN OF MEDIA SITES: MEDIA AESTHETIC APPROACH
Authors: SIMAKOVA S.I. , EREMENKO S.S.
Published: January 2025

The study is devoted to the assessment of the visual and functional components of interactive elements on media websites from the point of view of media aesthetics. The model of media literacy is considered in terms of visualization inherent in the design of regional media websites. The paper presents criteria for determining a functional design with a set of interactive tools for a comprehensive reflection of media content. The designs of regional Internet media websites are considered not only from the standpoint of visualization and general perception of information, but also from the point of view of technical content. The interactive elements used in the website structure are analyzed in detail. They serve as a supplement to the provided content, which in turn helps the reader immerse themselves in journalistic materials, get acquainted with the information in more detail, better emphasize important details, and obtain the necessary data in an interesting, functional, interactive form. The study focused on regional media. The designs of six media websites from the Chelyabinsk and Sverdlovsk regions were analyzed. Interactive tools are considered as a mechanismfor creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional space, as well as a way to achieve dynamism of website sections and its content. These aspects are considered in the article from the point of view of the media literacy model and media aesthetic approach, which are defined in the research of G. Zettl. In line with this tradition, the work proposes criteria for assessing Internet resources from the position of media aesthetics. Regional media sites are considered according to a scheme that includes three important criteria for content quality, such as a set of interactive tools, their media aesthetic character and the level of interaction with the audience in the process of using this toolkit.
SPECIFICITY OF AUDIOVISUAL STORYTELLING IN POPULAR SCIENCE MEDIA PROJECTS
Authors: TOPCHII I.V. , IVANOVA D.O.
Published: January 2025

In the modern audiovisual landscape, marked by a huge offer of audiovisual content, both on traditional television and in cross-platform options, it is more difficult to find an attractive and understandable audiovisual format that broadcasts information about science. The relevance of the study lies in the need to study the specifics of audiovisual storytelling for its use as one of the effective alternatives to traditional training and education. The article discusses the solutions that the current approach to creating an audiovisual scenario offers us. The purpose of the article is to identify effective ways to disseminate scientific content to the general public in an audiovisual format. To achieve the goal of the article, the theoretical aspects of audiovisual storytelling were studied, audiovisual storytelling on popular science topics in domestic media projects was analyzed, problems in the use of audiovisual storytelling on popular science topics were identified. The research methods used are comparative, functional and media aesthetic analysis. The research material was based on the projects of two Russian popular science channels on the YouTube video hosting site (“Khimiya - Prosto” and “PostNauka”). In the conclusion of the article, the authors come to the conclusion that a successful option for usingaudiovisual storytelling to present popular science topics is to limit the length of the video, simplify complex information by experts, use humor and various multimedia tools.
THE PROBLEMATIC OF THE “FACE OF THE NEWSPAPER” IN THE WORKS OF MOSCOW NEWSPAPER SCIENTISTS
Authors: FATEEVA I.A.
Published: January 2025

In the article, the author gives a brief outline of the creative achievements of Soviet newspaper scientists who devoted themselves to the design of periodicals. It is made in the context of a description of the scientific and educational initiatives and projects of the newspaper science profile implemented in Moscow. Among the research institutions, the author draws attention to the Research Office at the Central Bureau of the Press Workers Section at trade unions (1926-1931) and the Research Office of the Journalism State Institute (1929-1931). Despite the difference in funding (the first office worked on self-supporting terms, the second office was funded by Glavnauka), they were similar structures organizationally: they worked on the basis of thematic commissions / sections, including those devoted to the design of newspapers. Among the educational projects that taught periodicals design, the author highlights the Journalism Institute in Moscow (1921-1938) and regional Moscow School of Newspaper Apprenticeship (gazetouch), established in 1926. The main part of the article is an analysis of the creative path of three the most important scientists and practitioners in the field of newspaper design: M. I. Shchelkunov (1884-1938), I. I. Starobogatov (1886-1964) and S. N. Sredinsky (the years of birth and death have not been established). The author refers them to the Moscow school of newspaper studies because they worked in the capital’s specialized institutions during the best period of the school of newspaper studies (1920s). Reproducing the little-known biographical data of Sredinsky, Starobogatov and Shchelkunov, the author draws attention to the drama of their fates during the period of Stalinistrepression, and also analyzes the content of their most important works on newspaper design.
THE “FURRY” SUBCULTURE AS THE BASIS OF A DIDACTIC GAME IN GERMAN LANGUAGE LESSONS
Authors: BELOVA L.A. , SLABYSHEVA A.V.
Published: January 2025

The article presents methodological recommendations for working on the topic of “Ecology, the world around us” in a German language lesson using role game in the style of the youth subculture furry. The authors show that in the context of learning a foreign language, the use of didactic games is of particular importance, allowing pupils not only to deepen their knowledge, but also to practice communication skills, the ability to work in a team, develop creativity and creative thinking. The theoreticalbasis for studying the phenomenon of play and role games was the work of G. Mead, A. Wallon, S. L. Rubinstein, K. D. Ushinsky,V. N. Kruglikov, O. S. Gazman, M. E. Voronova, S. A. Eremina, O. V. Kudryavtseva, A. K. Bondarenko, G. Shashko, S. A. Shikolai,A. Artemenko, E. B. Bystraу. The fascination of the younger generation with various subcultures, in particular those related to the animal world, makes it possible to use the attributes and ideas of this area to create exciting game scenarios in a foreign language lesson or in extracurricular activities on the subject. Combining the educational process with hobbies contributes to the development of language skills, creativity, and increases interest in learning the language, which explains the relevance of this study. The novelty of the study is presented as the development of educational tactics using furry-style role game aimed at familiarizing with the work of a modern German writer within the framework of studying the topic “Ecology, the world around us”. The main research methods were experimental search work, pedagogical observation methods, survey and generalization of experience. The thematic game lesson was tested with the students of the South Ural State Humanitarian Pedagogical University and the Ural State University of Physical Education. The survey results showed the promise of using didactic games with the inclusion of plots reflecting modern hobbies of young people in foreign language lessons.
RELEVANT METHODS OF TEACHING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN A NON-LINGUISTIC UNIVERSITY
Authors: KOLEEVA E.R. , ZELENOVSKAYA A.V.
Published: January 2025

The article presents a brief overview of modern active methods of teaching a foreign language in a non-linguistic university to students in the main educational programs of non-linguistic areas of training and specialties. The main attention is paid to such methods as case study and the project method. The analysis of theoretical sources and the experience of pedagogical activity allowed the authors to identify the main advantages and disadvantages of each of the methods under consideration. Case study promotes the development of students’ ability to think critically and apply theoretical knowledge in practice, but requires significant time resources and training of both the educator and students. The project method promotes the development of communicative and organizational skills, but does not involve an in-depth study of grammatical material. The use of information and communication technologies in combination with selected teaching methods gives opportunities for individualization of the educational process, but requires educators to have a sufficiently formed level of technical literacy. The article analyses the results of questionnaire survey of students of theMathematics Department and the Institute of Law of Chelyabinsk State University. The data obtained allow the authors to identify the features of the use of selected teaching methods in the context of different areas of training at the university. The authors come to the conclusion that the application of the considered teaching methods contributes to the improvement of the quality of foreign language training of students in non-linguistic areas of training at the university, but requires careful adaptation of their use in specific conditions of teaching a foreign language. Evaluation of the results of personal development of students in a foreign language at a non-linguistic university when implementing the selected teaching methods presents prospects for further research.
EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT DESIGN AS A MEANS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHING STAFF AND MANAGERS
Authors: ABRAMOVSKIKH T.A. , KOPTELOV A.V. , MASHUKOV A.V.
Published: January 2025

Research problem and justification of its relevance. The study of the conceptual foundations of state policy in the field of education from the point of view of requirements for the creation of an educational environment, as well as the analysis of the results of diagnostic studies of the level of subjective position of students of advanced training courses, conducted by the authors of the article, allowed us to identify the research problem. The identified problem is the insufficient development of professional competencies among teaching and management staff necessary for the formation and development of the educational environment. At the same time, the requirements of the state to the education system indicate the need to carry out activities related to the formation of the educational environment. This contradiction indicates the relevance of the proposed publication. The purpose of the study was to confirm the authors’ assumption that design can become one of the effective mechanisms for creating an educational environment that allows for the professional development of teaching and management staff. The methodological basis for the study was the normative, axiological, project and event approaches. The results of the theoretical study allowed us to determine the following: specially organized pedagogical activity and a functionally significant educational environment formed in a special way contribute to the individual personal development of education workers. This idea allowed the authors to justify the choice of design as one of the means of creating an educational environment that ensures the continuous professional development of teaching and management staff. The theoretical significance and novelty of the study lies in the fact that the conducted scientific systematization and generalization of approaches to the essence of the educational environment and specific features of the application of pedagogical design made it possible to determine approaches to creating an educational environment that ensures the professional development of teaching and management staff. The practical significance lies in the fact that the authors of the article offer their own approach to developing a project solution for the design of an educational environment using the example of the implementation of the regional project “Network School of Consultants for Achieving Modern Quality Education”. A scenario plan for an educational event is proposed as one of the integral components of the project solution.
DEVELOPMENT OF STRENGTH ABILITIES OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AS PART OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS
Authors: TIMOSHKOV E.V. , TSVETKOVA I.A. , MOISEEV A.N. , SHARINA E.P.
Published: January 2025

Рersonal development, including physical development, is an integral part of the education process. Education and upbringing as units of learning are inextricably linked for the individual to assimilate socially significant norms, values, and traditions. Starting your education from preschool educational institutions, strength abilities are one of the criteria for assessing the functional readiness of students, allowing you to assess the level of physical development as at the current moment, as well as monitor it in dynamics for all participants in the educational process. In other words, strength abilities, as one of the elements of functional training, are a necessary assessment criterion in the education system, allowing not only to maintain an optimal level of physical fitness, but also to prevent stress conditions that inevitably arise in the educational process. The research methods were analysis of literary sources, pedagogical observation, method of mathematical statistics, as well as a specific method on the stated topic of the article - diagnostics of the functional state - flexion - extension of the arms in a lying position. The objectives of this study are: 1) to determine the level of strength abilities of high school students; 2) determining the degree of influence of strength training in the educational process on the level of strength abilities of senior schoolchildren as a whole; 3) search for a range of problems in solving educational problems in the field of strength training and ways to solve them.
REFLECTION OF LOCAL IDENTITY IN THE DISTRICT PRESS
Authors: MUKHA A.V. , FEDOSEEVA N.I.
Published: January 2025

In the context of globalization and the growing information flow, the urgency of the problem of preserving local identity and its reflection in the media is increasing. Through local content, media broadcast the unique cultural, historical and social features of a particular region and its inhabitants. Despite a number of existing scientific papers on the topic, there is a lack of research on the peculiarities of local identities in the regions on the general scale of the number of subjects of the Russian Federation. This work is intended to make some contribution to the development of the concept of the formation of the all-Russian identity of the population. The aim of the work is to study the mechanisms of constructing regional identity in the media texts of the regional media of the Rostov region. The object of the analysis was the regional press of the Rostov region. The authors consider the reflection of local identity in the media. The concept of O. V. Chibisova was defined as a methodological basis. The researcher suggested considering regional identity in accordance with three questions-criteria - «Who are we?», «Where are we from?» and «Where are we?». This technique formed the basis of this study. 20 regional newspapers of the Rostov region for 2022 were analyzed by random sampling. As a result of the study, it was determined that the communicative interaction of the district press with the residents of the region is built with the help of local publications, they make up the main percentage of the total content of the media under consideration. Local content, in turn, contains answers to questions that are equivalent in popularity: «Who are we?», «Where are we from?» and «Where are we?». The results obtained in the work contribute to the development of theoretical and applied aspects of studying the specifics of regional media content.
THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE FORMATION OF PRIVATE AUTHORSHIP AND LIBERATION OF TEXT FROM IT
Authors: RASPOPOVA S.S.
Published: January 2025

The article examines the genesis of authorship in the history of the development of civilization. Based on the works of philosophers, literary scholars, and cultural experts, an idea is given of authorship as a «cultural invention» of humanity, as well as of the author as a real person with a specific biography and as an aesthetic category (the image of the author). An attempt has been made to consider the role of writing and the printing press in the emergence of author’s texts and the further liberation of texts from private authorship, which was facilitated by the invention of radio, TV and the Internet. The emergence of the institution of copyright is presented as a response to the mass circulation of works.The consequences of the “explosive” liberation of texts from private authorship and the emergence of collective authors of the Internet era: users, bloggers and the authoring public are considered. The article notes that new realities caused by the advent of digitaltechnologies have radically transformed the work of a journalist. The author of the article sees the reason for this in the nature of journalistic authorship, which is based, first of all, on the technology of producing information content, and not on skill. Taking into account the fact that the goal of a journalist is to provide the audience with up-to-date information about obvious and unobvious changes in reality, he must work according to the technological standards and principles of the editorial policy of the publication. Not being the bearer of the author’s individuality and not acting as a subject of speech activity, the journalist is more dependent on technology than any other author, therefore he is not a private, but a collective author. The article also examines the changes that have occurred in creative writing, which, with the development of the Internet, becomes interactive in nature, losing its former sacredness and authority.
A Unified Model for Addressing Hunger in Developed Countries: An Evidence-Based Analysis Integrating Climate Challenges, Country Stability, Economic Structures, and Policy Effectiveness
Authors: Reuveni Saada
Published: January 2025

Hunger and food insecurity persist in developed countries, even amid wealth and abundant food resources, due to complex interconnections between climate challenges, political stability, economic inequality, and policy effectiveness. This paper introduces a unified model that integrates these four indicators to address food insecurity within affluent societies. Through an analysis of data from 20 developed nations and in-depth case studies of ten, we explore how these factors correlate with hunger rates. The results indicate that a multi-dimensional approach is essential for effectively reducing hunger. Specifically, countries that implement climate-resilient strategies, maintain political stability, promote economic equity, and apply targeted policies demonstrate significantly lower rates of food insecurity. Notably, the findings reveal that income inequality and climate resilience are critical drivers of food access disparities, while social spending alone may not suffice without strategic targeting. This study highlights the importance of a comprehensive, context-specific framework for addressing food insecurity, offering actionable recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders. By fostering climate adaptation, ensuring stable governance, and prioritizing equity in social programs, developed countries can more effectively combat hunger and support sustainable food security for all.
Assessment of TBC1 coverage of 2015 Presidential Elections in Tanzania
Authors: Kaale Kaanaeli
Published: January 2025

This study assessed TBC1 2015 Presidential Election news coverage.  The study used the specific objectives firstly, to assess the extent TBC1 coverage of CCM and UKAWA 2015 Presidential candidates, secondly to examine TBC1 news tones coverage of CCM and UKAWA 2015   presidential candidate and lastly, to find out types of TBC1 news coverage of CCM and UKAWA 2015 Presidential candidates.
This research applied concurrent mixed research methods to collect and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data. The study examined news content in 448 news bullets aired in months of the election campaign from August to October 2015. The results showed that there is biasness in the TBC1 news coverage as ruling part, CCM received wide coverage and UKAWA Presidential candidate received lower coverage in all items including news frequency, news length, news placement and news tones.  The general findings demonstrated that CCM candidate received 1,700 % equivalent to 75% while UKAWA candidate received only 566 news, which is 25% of news frequencies for both candidates.
The findings showed that the agenda-setting effect of journalism reflects the interests of media owners (McCombs & Shaw, 1972). Unbalanced media coverage affects political candidate’s especial opposition party. The findings suggest that there is a need to reform the policies and regulations informing electoral coverage to ensure a more balanced portrayal of all presidential candidates as it stated in the National Elections Act, 1995 Cap. 343 (URT, 2015).
The Impact of Use Social Media in Communication Flow from State House to Traditional Media in Tanzania
Authors: Kaale Kaanaeli , Mjema Daniel
Published: January 2025

The media has historically obtained and disseminated government information to the public through newspapers, radio, and television.  Before the advent of social media, Journalists obtained information from the State House through telegraph, telephone, fax, and in-person encounters between the President's communication officers and journalists. Over twenty years, the State House Communications Department has enhanced its communication methods and effectively utilized social media platforms to engage with journalists and the public. However, little focus on scientific research has been done to assess the impact of social media on communication flow from Tanzania’s state house to traditional media. Therefore, the study evaluated the application of new media in the Presidential Communication Directorate in disseminating news to the mainstream media. The study used a descriptive design and mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative methodologies. The qualitative delved into individual viewpoints on news collection using new media, while the quantitative evaluated respondents' perspectives. The State House Communication Unit has shifted its use of social media platforms enhancing networking among journalists, providing quick information access, and being cost-effective. However, the shift has led to decreased personal communication, a decline in exclusive news, an increase in false information propagation, and the emergence of citizen journalism.  Journalists should improve their social media skills to maintain high-quality media reporting. The Statehouse should enhance its 24/7 media unit operations. The study highlighted the challenges and significance of using social media for news dissemination and gathering. The study involved media professional practitioner’s and President's communication officers who identified significance and challenges and suggested how to improve media production and contents.
Closed-Loop Manufacturing with AI-Enabled Digital Twin Systems
Authors: Besigomwe Kenneth
Published: January 2025

This research provides an in-depth analysis of recent literature on Closed-Loop Manufacturing with AI-Enabled Digital Twin Systems, focusing on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Twin technologies within modern manufacturing environments. Through a systematic literature review of studies sourced from leading academic databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, IEEE Xplore, Science Direct, Springer Link, and Google Scholar, this research examines how these advanced technologies are being used to optimize production processes, improve operational efficiency, and reduce costs. The review synthesizes key findings related to real-time data collection, predictive maintenance, and quality control, highlighting the role of AI in enabling self-regulating and self-improving manufacturing workflows.
The application of AI and Digital Twin systems in closed-loop manufacturing facilitates enhanced decision-making through continuous feedback loops. These systems allow manufacturers to simulate, predict, and monitor production processes in real-time, enabling proactive maintenance, process optimization, and better-quality control. Moreover, the integration of AI allows for the dynamic adjustment of manufacturing parameters, reducing waste and improving resource utilization. This research identifies and highlights the potential of AI and Digital Twin technologies in driving sustainability and flexibility in manufacturing operations.
However, the research also identifies several challenges in implementing AI-enabled Digital Twin systems, including data integration issues, high initial investment costs, and cybersecurity risks. The shortage of skilled professionals capable of managing these advanced systems further hinders widespread adoption. Based on the synthesis of current literature, the research concludes with recommendations for overcoming these obstacles, offering insights into the future of closed-loop manufacturing systems and their potential to transform industrial production processes.
THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF BIOLOGY LEARNING
Authors: Telaumbanua Desman
Published: January 2025

This study aims to explore the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in improving the quality of biology learning at the secondary education level. This research uses a literature review approach, which is a research method that is carried out by collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing information from various relevant written sources. The results show that AI plays an important role in facilitating the visualization of complex biological concepts, providing adaptive learning experiences tailored to students' individual abilities, and offering virtual laboratories that allow biological experiments without the limitations of physical facilities. However, challenges in its implementation, such as limited infrastructure, lack of teacher training, and high implementation costs, are still major obstacles. Teachers and students' perceptions of AI are generally positive, with many feeling that the technology improves students' understanding and motivation to learn. However, the role of teachers as facilitators remains important in overcoming the technical challenges faced by students. This study concludes that despite the challenges, the application of AI in biology learning has great potential to improve the quality of learning, and there needs to be more attention to aspects of training, infrastructure, and education policies that support the widespread application of this technology.
Understanding Dreams on Raised Dots: Narratives of a Visually Impaired Student in Special Education School
Authors: Llanita Gorjel E.
Published: January 2025

This narrative study examined the stories of a visually impaired student in a Special Education School. Data were obtained through in-depth interview of a single participant using semi-structured interview. Three superordinate themes emerged from analysis: Social relation, Emotional Experiences and Personal Dispositions. Aspiration Model of Visually Impaired Student in SPED School was produced to elucidate the complex interactions of factors associated with the experiences of a visually impaired student in SPED School.
Social Participation of the Elderly Living in Residential Care Facilities in Malaysia
Authors: Sabri Aidanajwa , Zainol Abidin Noor Hanis , Mat Junus Mariah Darus @ , Khadzali Nur Rusydina , Mohd Noor Nur Fariha , Shamilah Misnan Siti Noor
Published: January 2025

Social participation plays a crucial role in the overall well-being and quality of life of elderly, especially those residing in residential care facilities. In Malaysia, the aging population has increased, and many elderly individuals now live in institutional settings due to various socio-economic factors. This study explores the level of social participation among elderly residents in Malaysian residential care facilities, identifying key barriers and enablers to active involvement in social activities. A quantitative approach was employed to assess participation levels of elderly residents. The findings suggest that while some elderly individuals actively engage in recreational, social, and cultural activities, others face challenges such as physical limitations, lack of stimulating activities, and limited interaction with external communities. Factors such as staff support, facility infrastructure, and family involvement were found to significantly impact the extent of social participation. The study emphasizes the importance of designing inclusive and engaging environments within residential care facilities to promote social participation and improve the mental, emotional, and social well-being of the elderly. Recommendations for policy, practice, and future research are provided to address the identified gaps and enhance the social integration of elderly residents in Malaysian care settings.
Social Media Users’ Perspectives on the Utility of Content Warnings by Big Tech
Authors: Onuchukwu Uju Cecilia , Onuchukwu Obini Ijeoma
Published: January 2025

The study investigated social media users’ perspectives on content warnings by Big Tech. The study was guided by three specific purposes, three research questions and two hypotheses. The study adopted descriptive survey design. A population of the study was the Nnamdi Azikiwe University community involving staff and students, old and young. A sample of 500 respondents was selected used multi-method sampling techniques. A researcher-made questionnaire titled “Social Media Users’ Perspectives on Utility of Content Warning Survey” (SMUPUC) was used for the study. The SMUPUC was validated by two experienced lecturers in Mass Communication and one in Measurement and Evaluation from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. A pilot study was conducted to determine the reliability of the instrument. Results were analysed using Cronbach Alpha which yielded a correlation index of 0.82. SMUPUC was administered on respondents using two assistants from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka who were briefed adequately on the exercise. At the end, a total of 467 copies of the questionnaire was returned leaving a mortality rate of 6.6 percent only. The research questions were analyzed with the mean (X) and standard deviation, while the hypotheses were tested with t-test statistic at 0.05 level of significance. The findings showed that social media users agreed with the utility of content warnings by Big Tech; sex and age of users were insignificant in their perspective on this utility. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others, that content warnings should continue to be included as requirement of the Big Tech to guard against unwarranted exposure of users to unwanted contents; and Big Tech should improve on apps to guard against underage exposure to adult contents in the social media.
Interpersonal Communication between Medical Personnel in Persuasing Prospective Patients to Conducting MCU in the Medical Check Up Unit (Case Study at Moh Ridwan Meuraksa Class II Hospital)
Authors: Wijayanti Devi , Angelita Gloria
Published: January 2025

This study aims to reveal the importance of closeness through interpersonal communication interactions between a medical worker and a prospective patient to obtain openness in an effort to provide in-depth explanations regarding medical check-ups to find out early about the health condition of a prospective patient. A person’s health data is a very personal document, so the task of a medical worker to obtain data on a patient’s health complaints plays a role in the sustainability of a patient conducting regular and routine health checks. Openness, empathy and equality are the main points of revealing a person’s identity like an old friend. Intimate openness in social space, better known as social penetration, is a bridge for a medical worker to interact interpersonally with prospective patients. Persuading, and providing transparent information is very much needed by a prospective patient. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a post-positivity paradigm. The data collection method is by conducting in-depth interviews equipped with structured interview guides in order to obtain accurate and factual data supported by literature which is then triangulated by data sources.
Evaluating Culture as the Key Determinant of Tourist Arrivals in East Coast Malaysia
Authors: Che Haron Shafiee Hazrin Izwan , Mahmud. Mohd Sadad , Abdullah Hamdy , Faiz Sheikh Ahmad Tajuddin Sheikh Ahmad
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the role of cultural factors in attracting tourists to East Coast Malaysia, examining how culture, alongside facilities, infrastructure, strategies, and policies, influences tourist arrivals. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 386 tourists staying at 3-star and above hotels in Terengganu, Pahang, and Kelantan through a stratified random sampling technique. The survey, conducted in Malay and English, covered socio-demographics, tourist expectations, facilities, infrastructure, strategies, local culture, and policies. Data analysis via SPSS and AMOS revealed that culture is the most significant determinant of tourist arrivals (ß=0.282), with cultural events and festivals enhancing tourism appeal and community identity. Facilities, infrastructure, policies, and strategies followed in significance. While perceptions of these factors were consistent across local and international tourists, cultural factors were rated significantly higher, highlighting their critical role in tourism. The study emphasizes preserving and promoting cultural heritage as a means to boost tourism, suggesting community involvement and effective marketing strategies to sustain growth. Despite its focus on East Coast Malaysia, which may limit generalizability, this research provides valuable insights into leveraging cultural heritage to enhance tourism appeal and competitiveness.
Halal Holistic Hospitality: Strengthening Communities through Food and Beverage, Accommodation, and Medical and Wellness Initiatives
Authors: Mahmud Mohd Sadad , Yusof. Yusnita , AbdulKareem Ibraheem Alani , Che Haron@Shafiee Hazrin Izwan , Ghazali. Puspa Liza , Mohammed Foziah Nik Hazimi
Published: January 2025

This paper examines Halal Holistic Hospitality, focusing on the integration of halal principles in three main sectors of hospitality: food and beverage, accommodation, and medical and wellness services. It highlights how this approach can foster community-building, promote cultural harmony, and drive economic growth. By addressing dietary, medical, and wellness needs in a culturally sensitive manner, halal hospitality supports community well-being. The paper also addresses the growing global demand for halal-compliant services, the challenges faced by the hospitality industry in meeting these needs, and strategies for overcoming these obstacles. The research concludes that integrating halal principles can lead to a more inclusive, culturally aware, and economically successful hospitality sector.
Effect of 7Es Instructional Cycle on Senior Secondary Mathematics Students Learning Outcomes in Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria
Authors: YUSUF Fatima Isah , GIMBA R. W. , HASSAN A. A. , Olayiwola R. O.
Published: January 2025

The study investigated the effects of 7Es instructional cycle on senior secondary mathematics school students learning outcomes in Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria. A pre-test post-test quasi experimental research design was adopted where two research questions and two null research hypotheses guided the study. The target population was 6,466 (3,154 male and female 3,312). The sample consists of 216 (103 male and 113 female) senior secondary school two mathematics students using an intact class. A total of 40 multiple choice objective questions were used for data collection at pre-intervention test and post-intervention test. Geometry Achievement Test (GAT) was instrument developed for the study. The instrument was validated by experts and pilot tested. A reliability coefficient of 0.75 was obtained for Geometry Achievement test using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) and the instruments were reliable for the study. Mean and Standard Deviations was used to answer the research questions and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used for testing the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that there was significant difference in the mean achievement scores of senior secondary school male and female students taught mathematics using 7Es instructional cycle strategies and those taught with lecture method. that there was significant difference in the mean retention scores of senior secondary school male and female students taught mathematics using 7Ess instructional cycle strategies and those taught with lecture method. It was recommended among others that Geometry teacher’s awareness of 7Es instructional cycle of teaching should be created through workshops, seminars and conferences on teaching strategies.