bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
دور المواقع الإخبارية الإلكترونية في تعزيز الهوية الوطنية لدى طلبة الجامعة الأردنية (2011-2015)
Authors: أبو رمان حمزة خلف
Published: October 2024

هدفت الدراسة إلى توضيح مفهوم المواقع الإلكترونية الإخبارية والهوية الوطنية الأردنية، وتحليل تأثير المواقع الإلكترونية الإخبارية على تعزيز الهوية الوطنية الأردنية لدى طلبة كلية الأمير الحسين بن عبد الله الثاني للدراسات الدولية. اعتمدت الدراسة منهجين متكاملين: المنهج الوصفي، والمنهج التحليلي، إذ استُخدم المنهج الوصفي لتقديم إطار نظري شامل حول المواقع الإلكترونية والهوية الوطنية الأردنية، بينما اعتُمد المنهج التحليلي في الجانب الميداني من الدراسة، وذلك من خلال استبانة صممت خصيصاً لجمع البيانات وتحليلها. شملت الدراسة عينة عشوائية من طلاب وطالبات كلية الأمير الحسين للدراسات الدولية، تكونت من 200 مشارك، وزعت عليهم استمارات الاستبيان. وأظهرت نتائج الدراسة أن المسلسلات العربية هي أكثر أنواع البرامج متابعةً بنسبة 32.5%، تليها برامج المسابقات بنسبة 27%، بينما لم تحظَ الأفلام الأجنبية والبرامج الغنائية العربية والأجنبية بأهمية كبيرة مقارنةً بالبرامج الأخرى. بالإضافة إلى ذلك، بينت الدراسة وجود تأثير إيجابي للمواقع الإلكترونية الإخبارية على الهوية الوطنية الأردنية، حيث بلغ المتوسط الكلي 3.45، متجاوزاً بذلك المتوسط الافتراضي البالغ 3. وعلى مستوى الفقرات، أظهرت الدراسة أن العبارة رقم 15 كان لها أعلى متوسط تأثير إيجابي بنسبة 4.04، بينما كانت العبارة رقم 3 الأقل تأثيراً بمتوسط إجابات 2.88، وهو أقل من المتوسط الافتراضي 3.  بناءً على هذه النتائج، توصي الدراسة بضرورة تبني الإعلام الأردني استراتيجية وطنية تعزز الولاء والانتماء للمواطن الأردني، من خلال البرامج الثقافية والسياسية التي تهدف إلى تعزيز الهوية الوطنية، مع التركيز على فئة الطلبة والشباب الأكثر تعرضاً للمواقع الإلكترونية الإخبارية وتأثيرها على هويتهم الوطنية. كما تنصح الدراسة بتعزيز التعاون بين المؤسسات الإعلامية المحلية مثل التلفزيون والإذاعة الأردنية والصحف، والمؤسسات التعليمية والتربوية، لوضع خطة وطنية شاملة للتعامل مع وسائل الإعلام الخارجية وتوعية المجتمع الأردني بأخطار بعض البرامج الخاصة بهذه الوسائل، خاصة على فئة الشباب والطلاب.
المشاهدة بنهم لمنصة نتفليكس وعلاقتها بالنقل السردي لدى عينة من الشباب السعودي
Authors: محنبي أمل علي , الجاسر شعاع عبدالرحمن
Published: October 2024

سعت الدراسة الحالية إلى التعرف على مدى المشاهدة بنهم لأعمال منصة نتفليكس لدى عينة من الشباب السعودي وما علاقة هذا المتغير بالنقل السردي لدى أفراد العينة، وكذلك هدفت الدراسة إلى تحديد الاختلافات في المشاهدة بنهم بين عينة من الشباب السعودي بحسب بياناتهم الديموغرافية. ولتحقيق هذه الأهداف، اعتمدت الدراسة على المنهج الكمي؛ وذلك باستخدام أداة الاستبانة الإلكترونية في جمع البيانات من عينة قصدية وعينة كرة الثلج والتي بلغ قوامها 388 مُفردة من شباب وشابّات سعوديين.  وقد خلصت أهم النتائج إلى أن أكثر من نصف العينة من الشباب السعودي يعقدون جلسة مشاهدة بنهم من مرة إلى ثلاث مرات في الأسبوع والتي تضعهم ضمن فئة المشاهدين بنهم المنتظمين، وأكثر من عشرين بالمئة من الشباب السعودي يعقدون جلسة مشاهدة بنهم أكثر من ثلاث مرات في الأسبوع، مما يضعهم في فئة المشاهدين بنهم بكثافة، بالإضافة إلى أن مستوى المشاهدة بنهم يتأثر بحسب الفئة العمرية والمستوى التعليمي، ويتأثر النقل السردي كذلك بحسب الفئة العمرية، وكذلك تم إثبات أنه توجد فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية للنقل السردي وفقًا لمستويات كثافة المشاهدة بنهم.
التزام مديري المدارس الثانوية بمدينة الحديدة بأخلاقيات المهنة من وجهة نظر المعلمين
Authors: أحمد صادق عباس سعيد , أمين عبدالجبار الطيب
Published: October 2024

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى التعرف على الالتزام مديري المدارس الثانوية بمدينة الحديدة بأخلاقيات المهنة من وجهة نظر المعلمين، ولتحقيق أهداف البحث استخدم الباحث المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، وتم عمل استبانة تحتوي على (30) فقرة، موزعة على ثلاثة محاور هي أخلاقيات المهنة تجاه (المعلمين - الطلبة - مؤسسات المجتمع المحلي)، وبلغت عينة البحث (58) معلماً ومعلمة، وبينت نتائج الدراسة إلى أن واقع التزام مديري المدارس الثانوية بمدينة الحديدة بأخلاقيات المهنة من وجهة نظر المعلمين جاءت بدرجة مرتفعة لجميع المحاور بمتوسط حسابي بلغ (3.99)، كذلك لا توجد فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية بين تقديرات المعلمين لدرجة التزام مديري المدارس الثانوية بمدينة الحديدة بأخلاقيات الإدارة المدرسية تعزى لمتغير المؤهل العلمي في جميع المحاور، وكذلك متغير النوع لجميع المحاور. بينما توجد فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية في محور مؤسسات المجتمع المحلي في متغير النوع لصالح الذكور.
أساليب القيادة الموقفية لمعلمات الصفوف الأولية بمدارس الطفولة المبكرة وفقاً لنظرية هيرسي وبلانشارد في ظل التغير في الأنظمة التعليمية
Authors: خُميّس ساما فؤاد , آل سلطان رنا حزام
Published: October 2024

هدفت الدراسة إلى التعرف على أساليب القيادة الموقفية المتبعة من قبل معلمات الصفوف الأولية بمدارس الطفولة المبكرة وفقاً لنظرية هيرسي وبلانشارد في ظل التغير في الأنظمة التعليمية، والكشف عن الفروق في درجة ممارسة أساليب القيادة الموقفية لدى العينة والتي تعزى للمتغيرات (المؤهل العلمي، التخصص، سنوات الخبرة). استخدمت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، وتكونت العينة من (306) معلمة من معلمات الصفوف الأولية العاملات بمدارس الطفولة المبكرة الحكومية بمدينة مكة المكرمة. وباستخدام مقياس "هيرسي وبلانشارد" توصلت الدراسة إلى عدد من النتائج أهمها أن النمط القيادي السائد والرئيس لدى معلمات الطفولة المبكرة هو النمط المقنع؛ حيث حصل على أعلى نسبة مئوية (51.0%)، تلاه النمط المشارك وبنسبة (30.7%)، ثم النمط الآمر وبنسبة (15.7%)، في حين كان النمط المفوض هو الأقل استخداماُ حيث حصل على أقل نسبة (2.6%)، كما أظهرت نتائج الدراسة عدم وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية في أساليب القيادة الموقفية لدى معلمات الصفوف الأولية تعزى للمتغيرات (المؤهل العلمي، التخصص، سنوات الخبرة). وتوصي الدراسة بتعزيز الممارسات القيادية الملائمة للمواقف التدريسية لدى المعلمات من قبل صانعي القرار في المؤسسات التعليمية من خلال توفير البيئة الصفية بمواصفاتها الملائمة إلى جانب توفير فرص التطوير المهني، مع العمل على إضافة مقررات القيادة التربوية في برامج إعداد المعلم بالجامعات والمعاهد.
Exploration of bioinformatic domain based on data mining, reaction and enzyme promiscuity predictions
Authors: Zhang Chonghuan , Zhang Qianyue , Lapkin Alexei
Published: October 2024

Biochemical transformations may allow significant improvements in synthetic efficiency of complex functional molecules through reduction in the number of synthetic steps or avoidance of harsh conditions and/or toxic solvents/reactants. Yet, there is a limited access to biochemical reaction data, which reduces the opportunities of finding alternatives and discovering synergies with organic synthesis. We propose a workflow to explore the sparse synthetic biological domain. Using a molecular graph method we predict feasible biosynthetic reactions. The products of biosyntheses are learned from the functional transformations of the literature-excerpted reactions recorded in KEGG database. Through this approach we expanded the KEGG reaction dataset of biochemical transformations by approximately four times. To catalyse the novel reactions, we proposed a transformer model that learns from reaction SMILES and amino acid sequences of native enzymes and predicts promiscuous enzymes for potential substrates. The proposed transformer model calibrates the feasibility of the predicted reactions and reduces the search scope for promiscuous enzymes in the pool. A populated biological reaction space is eventually visualised in a two-dimensional t-SNE diagram.
A Hybrid Meta On-Top Functional for Multiconfiguration Pair-Density Functional Theory
Authors: Bao Jie J. , Zhang Dayou , Zhang Shaoting , Gagiardi Laura , Truhlar Donald
Published: October 2024

Multiconfiguration pair-density functional theory (MC-PDFT) was proposed a decade ago, but it is still in the early stage of density functional development. MC-PDFT uses functionals that are called on-top functionals; they depend on the density and the on-top pair density. Most MCPDFT calculations to date have been unoptimized translations of generalized gradient approximations (GGAs) of Kohn–Sham density functional theory (KS-DFT). A hybrid MCPDFT has also been developed, in which one includes a fraction of the CASSCF wave function energy in the total energy. Meta-GGA functionals, which use kinetic-energy densities in addition to GGA ingredients, have shown higher accuracy than GGAs in KS-DFT, yet the translation of meta-GGA has not been previously proposed for MC-PDFT. In this paper, we propose a way to include kinetic energy density in a hybrid on-top functional for MC-PDFT, and we optimize the parameters of the resulting functional by training with a new database containing a wide variety of systems with diverse characters. The resulting hybrid meta functional is called the MC23 functional. We find that MC23 has equally improved performance as compared to KS-DFT functionals for both strongly and weakly correlated systems. We recommend MC23 for future MC-PDFT calculations.
Protein-driven electron transfer process in a fatty acid photodecarboxylase
Authors: Londi Giacomo , Salvadori Giacomo , Mazzeo Patrizia , Cupellini Lorenzo , Mennucci Benedetta
Published: October 2024

Naturally occurring photoenzymes are rare in nature, but among them, fatty acid photodecarboxylases derived from Chlorella variabilis (CvFAPs) have emerged as promising photobiocatalysts capable of performing redox-neutral, light-induced decarboxylation of free fatty acids (FAs) into C1-shortened n-alka(e)nes. This study focuses specifically on the protein-driven mechanism behind the initial forward electron transfer (fET) from the FA substrate to the excited flavin adenine dinucleotide (1FAD*), and the following decarboxylation in CvFAP. Using hybrid QM/MM approaches combined with a polarizable embedding scheme, we characterize the structural properties of the active site and explore the excited-state energy landscape of various scenarios involved in the fET process. We obtain an excited-state structure where a water molecule close to FAD rearranges spontaneously to form an H-bond interaction with FAD itself and, at the same time, the FA’s carboxylate group twists and migrates away from the excited flavin. Our findings indicate that it is the fET that naturally drives the cascade of structural rearrangements within the protein active site, which provide the necessary driving force for fET to proceed in a downhill manner and within a sub-ns timescale, given a significant interaction between the FA and the flavin. Additionally, QM/MM MD simulations reveal that following fET, the decarboxylation of the FA radical occurs within tens of ps, overcoming an energy barrier of ~0.1 eV. Overall, this work provides valuable insights into the fET and decarboxylation mechanisms, which are critical for determining the activity of FAPs and lay the groundwork for future protein engineering and design of novel flavin-based photoenzymes.
Large Language Models in Drug Discovery: A Survey
Authors: AbuNasser Raghad
Published: October 2024

Drug Discovery is a very lengthy and resource-consuming process. However, a variety of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Deep Learning (DL) techniques are being utilized to accelerate and advance DD, such as Large Language Models (LLMs). This survey is in aim of discovering and comparing the currently available LLMs, their methodologies, used datasets, and the different tasks they are aiding in in the DD process, in particular; de novo drug design, drugtarget interaction prediction, masked language models, variational auto encoders, binding affinity prediction, drug repurposing, molecular optimization, activity prediction, contrastive learning for drug-target interaction prediction, and other miscellaneous models. This survey gives insights into future directions and potential in this area.
“On-Water” enhanced base-catalytic oxidation of α-hydroxy ketone to diketone
Authors: Han Jian , Wang Jie , Choi Jinsik , Xu Yong , Liu Jianguo , Pyo Sang-Hyun
Published: October 2024

The selective oxidation of alcohols to corresponding carbonyl compounds is essential in academia and industry. Benzil and BHMF have emerged as important classes of carbonyl compounds that have shown promising applications in materials and drug intermediates, especially in sustainable bio-based plastics. The traditional selective oxidation process generally uses equivalent amounts of oxidants or toxic reagents and generates a large amount of waste. Hence, it is very urgent to develop a greener, sustainable, practical, and industrially applicable selective oxidation process due to the environmental and sustainable requirements. Here, for the first time, we developed a water assistant base catalyzed selective oxidation of α-hydroxy ketone to the corresponding carbonyl compounds using air under mild reaction conditions. To the best of our knowledge, the only base K2CO3 catalytic selective oxidation of DHMF to BHMF under water using air as an oxidant has not been reported so far. Compared with the traditional selective oxidation, in this work, catalytic amounts of base, sustainable and green solvent water, and oxidant air were used for the first time.
Cycloparaazine, a full-azine carbon nanoring
Authors: Drennhaus Till , Imoto Daiki , Horst Elena , Lezius Lena , Shudo Hiroki , Kato Tomoki , Bergander Klaus , Leifert Dirk , Yagi Akiko , Studer Armido , Itami Kenichiro
Published: October 2024

Cycloparaphenylenes (CPPs) and related carbon nanorings represent iconic molecular entities in molecular nanocarbon science. While theoretical studies predict that the introduction of nitrogen atoms (N-doping) onto CPP frameworks would add a number of fascinating properties, only a handful of partially N-doped carbon nanorings have been synthesized. We herein report the synthesis of a long-awaited cycloparaazine (CPA), where every para-connected aromatic moiety consists of a N-heterocycle, and two other highly N-doped CPPs. The evaluation of optoelectronic and structural properties coupled with theoretical studies uncovered the impact of both the amount and positioning of N-doping onto the nanorings properties; far less ring strain, red-shifted UV-vis absorption and fluorescence, smaller HOMO‒LUMO gaps and both higher reduction and oxidation potentials than pristine CPPs. Ultimately, new potential applications of highly N-doped nanorings were examined in band-gap engineering with Lewis acids and as energy storage materials in batteries.
Uncertainty Quantification of Linear Scaling, Machine Learning, and DFT Derived Thermodynamics for the Catalytic Partial Oxidation of Methane on Rhodium
Authors: Blais Christopher , Xu Chao , West Richard
Published: October 2024

Accurate and complete microkinetic models (MKMs) are powerful for anticipating the behavior of complex chemical systems at different operating conditions. In heterogeneous catalysis, they can be further used for the rapid development and screening of new catalysts. Density functional theory (DFT) is often used to calculate the parameters used in MKMs with relatively high fidelity. However, given the high cost of DFT calculations for adsorbates in heterogeneous catalysis, linear scaling relations (LSRs) and machine learning (ML) models were developed to give rapid estimates of the parameters in MKM. Regardless of the method, few studies have attempted to quantify the uncertainty in catalytic MKMs, as the uncertainties are often orders of magnitude larger than those for gas phase models. This study explores uncertainty quantification and Bayesian Parameter Estimation (BPE) for thermodynamic parameters calculated by DFT, LSRs, and GemNet-OC, a ML model developed under the Open Catalyst Project. A model for catalytic partial oxidation of methane (CPOX) on Rhodium was chosen as a case study, in which the model's thermodynamic parameters and their associated uncertainties were determined using DFT, LSR, and GemNet-OC. Markov Chain Monte Carlo coupled with Ensemble Slice Sampling was used to sample the highest probability density (HPD) region of the posterior and determine the maximum of the a posteriori (MAP) for each thermodynamic parameter included. The optimized microkinetic models for each of the three estimation methods had quite similar mechanisms and agreed well with the experimental data for gas phase mole fractions. Exploration of the HPD region of the posterior further revealed that adsorbed hydroxide and oxygen likely bind on facets other than Rhodium 111. The demonstrated workflow addresses the issue of inaccuracies arising from the integration of data from multiple sources by considering both experimental and computational uncertainties, and further reveals information about the active site that would not have been discovered without considering the posterior.
Uneven Development and Typology of Municipalities of the Irkutsk Region
Authors:   V. B. Sochava Institute of Geography SB RAS, Bezrukov L. A. , Abramova Z. V. ,   Irkutsk State University
Published: October 2024

The methods of assessing the unevenness of socio-economic development and the typology of municipalities of the Irkutsk region are presented. The classification of municipalities by the size of the gross municipal product (GMP), which consists of the sum of the value volumes of four main types of economic activity: industrial products, agricultural products, services, investments in fixed assets, is proposed. All municipalities are classified into five classes: with a very large GMP, large, middle, small, and very small. The functional typology of municipalities was developed based on their specialization in the main assessed activities, that is, the dominance of extractive industries, manufacturing, services, agriculture, and the investment complex in the structure of the GMP. Accordingly, five functional types of municipalities are identified: resource-based, industrial, agricultural, service, investment; the presence of a sixth type –“regional center” is also justified. The methodology for assessing the economic and geographical position (EGP) of municipalities as a factor of their uneven development is revealed, taking into account two basic components of the EGP: centralperipheral and transport-geographical. As a result of the assessments municipalities are differentiated according to the degree of favorability of EGP into four categories: with the most favorable position, relatively favorable, unfavorable, extremely favorable. The assessment of the level of socioeconomic well-being of municipalities is presented based on the use of five key indicators: average monthly salary wages (excluding regional coefficients and northern allowances), the size of its own center, the level of registered unemployment, the commissioning of residential buildings, and the balance of migration. The distribution of municipalities into four groups of this level has been established and explained: prosperous, relatively prosperous, stagnant, backward and depressed. It was determined that the level of socio-economic well–being of municipalities is 42 % is due to the value of their GMP and 43 % by the degree of favorability of EGP.
Historical Siberian Central Cities of Regions: Potential for Development (the Case of Irkutsk and Tomsk)
Authors:   V. B. Sochava Institute of Geography SB RAS, Zabortceva T. I. ,   Irkutsk State University, Ignatova O. A. ,   V. B. Sochava Institute of Geography SB RAS
Published: October 2024

Irkutsk and Tomsk are large scientific, educational, industrial and cultural centers of Siberia. They are the administrative centers of huge constituent regions, which are natural resource-rich, there are primarily oil, gas and wood. Domestic regional capitals in post-Soviet conditions have become places for concentration of the economy, socio-economic development focal points of territories as a whole. The revealed trend is very typical for Siberian cities. Tomsk and Irkutsk are among the forty large urbanistic country centers. A register, a map of historical settlements in Russia and the dynamics of institutional support are presented. For almost 400 years, these territories have been evolving, becoming more urbanized and changing the Siberian spaces surrounding them. The main city-forming factors in different periods of development of Irkutsk and Tomsk, which determined the urban landscape of historical centers, are summarized. The article highlights the main feature in the Tomsk and Irkutsk long-range development. This is the strengthening of urban activity areas, concerned with the urban architectural heritage situated in these cities. The article examines a generalized characteristic representing the gross share of Tomsk and Irkutsk participation of in various areas and characterizing these cities as centers of concentration of economic activity in constituent regions. Regional statistical databases, actual long-range development documents of the urban areas, economicgeographical, historical and urban planning scientific published works were used in preparing an article.
Assessing the Vulnerability of Agrarian-Oriented Natural Economic Systems
Authors:   Institute for Water and Environmental Problems SB RAS, Krasnoyarova B. A. , Nazarenko A. E. ,   Institute for Water and Environmental Problems SB RAS, Plutalova T. G. ,   Institute for Water and Environmental Problems SB RAS, Sharabarina S. N. ,   Institute for Water and Environmental Problems SB RAS, Baryshnikov S. G. ,   Institute for Water and Environmental Problems SB RAS
Published: October 2024

The article presents the results of assessing the spatial differentiation of agrarian-oriented natural economic systems (NES) according to the degree of vulnerability to natural and socio-economic impact factors, taking into account long-term environmental and economic priorities. The model territory is the NES of the Altai Krai. Four groups of NES vulnerability factors have been identified: climate change, environmental pollution, agricultural production and water supply to the population. They, in turn, are determined by the following impact factors: demographic, food security, technological, agroecological, infrastructural, water quality factors, waste disposal and air pollution. The author's algorithm for their evaluation is proposed and implemented. A high degree of vulnerability to natural and socio-economic impact factors is characteristic of the steppe NES due to the high agricultural load and low favorable agro-climatic conditions (droughts, dust storms, contrasting thermal conditions). Moderate vulnerability is typical for forest-steppe NES with high sensitivity to agricultural impacts and moderate sensitivity in terms of water availability. The piedmont-mountain NES, against the background of moderate vulnerability to agricultural impacts and low vulnerability parameters in terms of water availability and environmental pollution, have a low total vulnerability. The results obtained are of a practice-oriented nature, allowing the development of targeted recommendations for economic entities of municipalities and regional authorities. The last factor is especially important in the context of making timely management decisions to reduce the degree of vulnerability of NES and increase resistance to modern challenges and threats.
CCTV-1 MEDIA TRENDS: DIVERSITY, INTERACTIVITY, AND PERSONALIZATION
Authors:   AL-FARABI KAZAKH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Mirzoyeva Leila , Sultanbaeva Еlmira , Mu Yunxiao
Published: October 2024

Nowadays, as digital technologies gradually mature, CCTV-1 programs are showing new trends of diversification, interactivity and personalization. For example: cross-platform broadcasting, diversifica- tion of program content, increased interactivity between programs and audiences, personalized pro- grams, etc. This study aims to explore the new trends of CCTV-1 programs in the context of digitalization and analyze its impact on traditional media. Programs will cover a wider range of topics and formats to meet the needs and interests of different audience groups. These new trends not only improve the quality and standard of CCTV-1 programs, but also increase the attractiveness and influence of the pro- grams. The research methodology is based on the analytical approach to advantages of digitalization and comparative analysis of innovative and traditional ways of the content representation as well as target audience involvement. Under the background of digitalization, the new trend of CCTV-1 programs also faces challenges such as market competition, content innovation and technology application. As a result of our research, it is shown that CCTV-1 programs need to strengthen technological innovation, deepen content mining, expand interactive channels and strengthen brand building in the digital transformation to adapt to the needs and expectations of audiences in the digital era. It is of paramount importance to implement cross-platforming strategies and interactive approach in news programs.
THE INVISIBLE POWER OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY: EXPLORING THE KAZAKHSTAN KIDS’ DIGITAL GAME INTERACTIONS IN THE U.S.
Authors:   AL-FARABI KAZAKH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Kozhamkulova Sholpan
Published: October 2024

The motivations for online communications can be unique in their nuances. For instance, many people pass time online to idle away hours, satisfy vital needs, show social presence, or be helpful to others. The author of the research analyzes digital media interactions of her two sons in the U.S., the country that represented a new cultural space for these boys. The goal of this study is to examine the role of media and communication technologies in the process of building effective relationships between Kazakhstani children and their peers in the U.S. The study aimed to solve the following theoretical and practical tasks: a) using the framework of Grounded Theory, develop an exploratory understanding of why Kazakhstani kids communicated with their peers in virtual space rather than in the physical realm; b) identify and showcase the role of media and communication technologies for Kazakhstani boys in building relationships with American peers via an analysis of their online interactions in digital Using observation and in-depth interviews, the author studied how online space helps children from Kazakhstan open the door to offline communication. This auto-ethnographic research investigation contributes to the Uses and Gratifications Theory by enriching the scholarly conversation with interdisciplinary arguments in the context of the role of media and technology in intercultural communication. The study revealed that American children were more likely to be online after school. Therefore, the often-common way for Kazakhstani children to get the “access keys” to “exciting dynamic communication” with school friends in a new cultural setting was primarily possible only through the Internet. The results of this study offer a fresh understanding of chil- dren’s online interactions and the role of digital media and communication technologies in the success- ful integration of children into a new environment. These unique findings represent the practical value of the study.
PROJECT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT: BEST PRACTICES FOR STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Authors: Suvvari Sunil Kumar
Published: October 2024

Objectives: This research paper focuses on exploring the most current best practices in strategic alignment within Project Portfolio Management (PPM). It aims to examine the interaction between PPM and strategic alignment, providing a deep analysis of theoretical approaches, methodologies, and practical applications.
 
Methods: The paper is based on a comprehensive literature review and empirical analysis conducted on a large scale. It outlines key strategies for ensuring effective portfolio selection, resource allocation, risk management, and performance measurement within organizations.
 
Results: The research identifies various challenges that organizations face in achieving strategic alignment through PPM. Additionally, it proposes remedies to overcome these challenges, offering insights that bridge the gap between theory and practice.
 
Conclusion: This research contributes to both the theoretical understanding and practical implementation of PPM, aiming to enhance organizational performance and facilitate the achievement of strategic goals.
THE ELECTRONIC ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM AND ITS ROLE IN ENHANCING FINANCIAL INFORMATION SECURITY AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS IN THE QUALITY OF FINANCIAL REPORTS (AN APPLIED STUDY ON A SAMPLE OF IRAQI BANKS)
Authors: Yaseen Ghassan Ghaleb , Baklouti Sonda Wali Ep
Published: October 2024

Objective: The study aimed to identify the electronic accounting information system and its role in enhancing financial information security and its effectiveness in the quality of financial reports in Iraqi banks.
 
Theoretical Framework: In this topic, the main concepts and theories that support the research are presented. [The basic concepts of electronic accounting information system, financial information security, and financial reporting quality] are highlighted, providing a solid foundation for understanding the context of the investigation.
 
Method: This study relied on the descriptive analytical approach in order to formulate the problem and clarify the importance of the study and its objectives, as well as to develop a set of hypotheses to verify their validity. The study community represented all banks listed in the Iraq Stock Exchange, while the sample was summarized as (10) banks. The researcher surveyed the opinions of all employees in private banks in Baghdad Governorate. The study community may consist of 1400 employees from all different administrative levels. The study sample was selected at a rate of 30% of the study community, as the sample size reached (400) individuals. The study community was divided into different classes according to the nature of the work of those banks.
 
Results and Discussion: The study concluded that the banks in the study sample are exposed to various risks due to the use of electronic systems, in addition to the reasons for the existence of links and effects between the study variables.
 
Research Implications: The necessity of increasing attention to the presence of a competent and scientifically and practically qualified human element in banks because it makes the electronic accounting information system worthy of improving the security of financial information through the effectiveness of the quality of financial reports.
 
Originality/Value: Despite the advantages of systems, whether from outside or inside the organization, there are a set of risks surrounding the use of these systems, which come from various sources, including (human resources risks, hardware and equipment risks, software risks). (Risks, database risks, software risks, network risks), each risk has a different impact and may cause huge financial losses to the organization, because the occurrence of these risks will lead to direct damage to information (accounting) and accounting quality. The information owned by the organization.
Differences in Chest X-Ray Imaging in Pulmonary Tuberculosis across Various Comorbidities
Authors: Subkhan Mohammad , Rezacharawa Meltritania Arief , Putra Muslim Andala , Laitupa Afrita Amalia , Permana Putu Bagus Dharma , Irfana Laily
Published: October 2024

Background:  Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health concern in Indonesia, with a high prevalence of cases, particularly in patients with comorbidities such as HIV infection, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes mellitus (DM), and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Evidence suggested radiological variations in chest X-ray findings among these complex condition, which may pose significant challenges in accurately diagnosing pulmonary TB in clinical practice.Objective:  This study aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the variations in chest X-ray imaging in pulmonary TB patients with specific comorbidities, focusing on DM, CKD, and COPD.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Siti Khodijah Muhammadiyah Sepanjang Hospital by utilizing standardized medical records and chest X-ray results of 50 pulmonary patients with comorbidities.Results: The most prevalent comorbidity was DM, with radiological findings including fibroinfiltrates, consolidations, and cavities. CKD patients exhibited radiological features such as infiltrates, cavitations, and pleural effusion, while COPD patients presented with infiltrates and consolidations. Conclusion: The study provides valuable insights into the radiological manifestations of pulmonary TB and its comorbidities, offering a basis for improved management and treatment strategies for patients with pulmonary TB and comorbidities. Further research employing longitudinal designs and balanced representation of comorbid conditions is recommended to enhance the understanding of the interplay between TB and associated health conditions.
The Effects of Exercise on Working Memory in Adults
Authors: Yustin Annisa , Irfana Laily , Indrawati Nina Devi , Prasetya Era Catur , Alwi Muhammad Najib Mohamad
Published: October 2024

Background: Working memory (WM) is a crucial element of cognitive function. A reduction in WM capacity may adversely impact the quality of life and elevate the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases in the future. Presently, no established medication can effectively prevent cognitive decline. Objective: Over the past decade, numerous research articles have investigated the consequences of exercise on cognitive function, mainly focusing on WM in adults.Methods: Critical reading of several pieces of literature discussing exercise's effect on WM. A search for scientific articles was conducted using online databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar.Results: Exercise improves WM through neuroplasticity. Post-exercise improvement in WM can be seen in every age studied. Exercise can reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases by maintaining the integrity of the substantia alba.Conclusion: Exercise emerges as a cost-effective strategy accessible to many individuals. It can potentially prevent declines in cognitive function, positively impacting both present and future quality of life.
Pengaruh Metode Outdoor Learning Terhadap Kemampuan Menulis Puisi Pada Siswa Kelas II SDN Tanjung Jati 1 Bangkalan
Authors: Ramadani Reskiya , Nurhalisa Nurhalisa , Hakim Banun Haidzir Amirul , Kusumawardani Tri Nidia , Stevani Oky Ayu , Pratikno Ahmad Sudi
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh penerapan metode outdoor learning terhadap kemampuan menulis puisi siswa kelas II di SDN Tanjung Jati 1 Bangkalan. Metode dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif jenis pre-experimental dengan desain one-group pre-test post-test design, dengan instrumen pengumpulan data menggunakan lembar wawancara, lembar observasi catatan lapangan, dan lembar tes kemampuan menulis puisi. Uji prasyarat menggunakan uji normalitas dan reabilitas, sedangkan uji hipotesis menggunakan uji t paired sample T-test dengan bantuan program SPSS 20. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang telah diteliti perhitungan uji-t paired sample T-test dapat diketahui bahwa nilai signifikansi yang diperoleh sebesar 0,00, sedangkan taraf signifikansinya sebesar 0,05. dengan berdasarkan kriteria pengujian yang telah ditetapkan yaitu: jika signifikansi <0,05 maka H0 ditolak dan H1 diterima. Maka dapat disimpulkan terdapat perbedaan pada uji pengaruh metode outdoor learning terhadap kemampuan menulis puisi siswa dikelas II SDN Tanjung Jati 1 Bangkalan.
Penerapan Media “KARTA” Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Dalam Menentukan Ide Pokok kelas 5
Authors: Winarsudi Faridah , Mukhlishina Innany
Published: October 2024

ABSTRAK
The purpose of this research is to determine the ability to improve determining the main ideas of students in class 5 of SDN Polehan 2 by applying the KARTA learning media. The method used is the PTK method, with data collection techniques using observation and test techniques. The analysis technique used is calculating the implementation of learning using card media. The research data shows that in the application of KARTA media in cycle I, there were 7 students who got scores above the KKM in the initial test with a percentage of 30.34% and in cycle II no one got a score below the KKM in the final test with a percentage of 86.95%. Based on the results of research that was carried out after being given action using the KARTA learning media there was an increase.
Keywords: Main Ideas, KARTA Learning Media, Class V Students.
ABSTRAK
Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui kemampuan meningkatkan menentukan ide pokok siswa di kelas 5 SDN Polehan 2 dengan penerapan media pembelajaran KARTA. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode PTK, dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik observasi dan tes. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah perhitungan keterlaksanaan pembelajaran menggunakan media karta. Pada data hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan media KARTA pada siklus I yang memperoleh nilai diatas KKM ada 7 siswa dalam tes awal dengan presentse 30.34% dan siklus II tidak ada yang mendapatkan nilai dibawah KKM dalam tes akhir dengan presentase 86,95%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukukan setelah diberi tindakan menggunakan media pembelajaran KARTA terjadi peningkatan.
Keywords: Ide Pokok, Media Pembelajaran KARTA, Siswa Kelas V.
PENGEMBANGAN LITERASI SAINS SISWA MELALUI PENDEKATAN PEMBELAJARAN TERPADU
Authors: Mayasari ⁠Dede , Hanim Saidah
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menginvestigasi pengembangan literasi sains siswa melalui pendekatan pembelajaran terpadu. Metode penelitian campuran digunakan untuk mendapatkan pemahaman yang komprehensif tentang dampak pendekatan terpadu terhadap literasi sains siswa. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi kelas, wawancara dengan guru dan siswa, analisis hasil belajar, dan penggunaan angket literasi sains. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi pendekatan pembelajaran terpadu berhasil meningkatkan literasi sains siswa. Observasi kelas mengindikasikan perubahan positif dalam interaksi guru-siswa dan keterlibatan siswa. Wawancara dengan guru dan siswa memperlihatkan perubahan positif dalam persepsi terhadap pembelajaran sains. Analisis hasil belajar menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam pencapaian siswa, dan angket literasi sains mengkonfirmasi peningkatan pemahaman konsep dan keterampilan sains siswa. Penelitian ini memiliki implikasi praktis dalam meningkatkan metode pembelajaran dan memberikan rekomendasi untuk pengembangan lebih lanjut. Hasil penelitian ini dapat menjadi kontribusi bagi pengembangan literasi sains siswa di tingkat pendidikan menengah
Evaluasi Peluang yang Tepat untuk Pengembangan Sekolah Islam (Studi Kasus di MIS Nurul Islam Cibarengkok)
Authors: Puspitasari Anisa , Susilawati Susilawati , Abiyu Muhamad Haris , Muhajir Muhajir
Published: October 2024

Tujuan dari artikel ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana implementasi managemen pendidikan yang terdapat di MIS Nurul Islam Cibarengkok. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif, selanjutnya pengumpulan dengan sumber data sekunder dan primer. Data sekunder yang diperoleh melalui studi literatur, seperti jurnal atau artikel, buku dan bahan bacaan lainnya yang berkaitan dengan tema yang diangkat oleh peneliti dan sumber data primer meliputi wawancara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa manajemen pendidikan Islam yang telah diterapkan oleh MIS Nurul Islam Cibarengkok sudah terlaksana dengan baik dan efektif, karna lembaga islam MIS Nurul Islam Cibarengkok telah menerapkan 6 komponen managemen yang sangat penting bagi pengembangan sekolah islam secara tepat.
STUDYING FAMILY RELATIONS THROUGH CHILDREN’S DRAWING
Authors:   Sofia University ‘St. Kliment Ohridski’, Faculty of Educationsl Studies and the Arts, Penev Radoslav , Peneva Luboslava ,   Sofia University ‘St. Kliment Ohridski’, Faculty of Educationsl Studies and the Arts
Published: October 2024

‘The drawing of the family’ is very popular due to the convenience and speed of application, accessibility for children of preschool and elementary school age and various opportunities for conducting repeated research and obtaining rich material for discussion with a parent. The methodology is based on a natural „drawing“ activity of children from 4 – 5 to 10 – 12 years old, through which they can ‘express’ what they cannot express in words, i.e. the language of the drawing conveys family relations more clearly and openly. The peculiarities of the graphic representation of family members express the child’s feelings towards them, how he perceives them, which characteristics of the members are significant and which cause anxiety.
COMMUNICATION AND FRIENDSHIPS IN A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT
Authors:   Paisii Hilendarski Plovdiv University, Plovdiv, Angelova Dilyana
Published: October 2024

Building friendships in childhood and adolescence is of particular importance for social and emotional development. Children and adolescents who maintain satisfying, positive friendships demonstrate higher self-esteem, emotional regulation abilities, empathy, etc. At the same time, they are less likely to experience anxiety, loneliness, and depressive symptoms. Friendships also have a protective function, as children with stable, quality friendships more easily cope with stress, natural life transitions and are less likely to be victimized and bullied by their peers. In the modern world, friendships change dynamically due to different contexts and social networks. Online communication has completely changed the way children connect and maintain relationships. Virtual friendships are becoming more widespread and global, and the exchange of information and the frequency of interaction are more intense due to constant accessibility. However, virtual friendships are more superficial because they do not always meet the requirement of emotional connection and trust in relationships.
ASPECTS OF EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE TRAINING OF STUDENT TEACHERS
Authors:   University ‘Prof. Dr. Asen Zlatarov’, Burgas, Dimitrova Krasimira
Published: October 2024

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) plays an important role in the preparation of future kindergarten and primary teachers, equipping them with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to promote sustainability in their classrooms and communities. ESD not only enriches the professional training of teachers, but also prepares them to be active leaders of change who can inspire and motivate their students to be aware of and respect the natural environment and society as a whole. The methodology of the presented research includes a theoretical part and presentation of practical models. The purpose of the first part of the presented work is to study basic principles and components of education for sustainable development, international and national documents and policies related to ESD, to analyze the methods and approaches for integrating ESD into the training of future teachers. The second part of this article presents a model for working with students preparing to become kindergarten and elementary school teachers, implemented in the academic year 2023 – 2024.
EDUCATIONAL TOURIST ROUTES IN BULGARIA: ANTIQUITY AND REVIVAL
Authors:   University of Library Studies and Information Technologies, Sofia, Stanimirov Antoniy
Published: October 2024

The article aims to provide examples of educational routes in Bulgaria, focusing on the periods of antiquity and the Renaissance. An attempt was made to analyze the potential of cultural heritage and its possibilities for supporting educational tourism. The importance of the historical sites, their importance and their contribution to the cultural identity of the country are emphasized. The prerequisites for future legal and regulatory amendments are discussed, as well as the scientific arguments regarding the terminology that directly affects educational tourism. The text presents in unadorned form two examples of educational tourist routes concerning the above mentioned periods. In this regard, it is attempted to analyze and summarize the good practices related to educational tourism, as well as its importance for the educational process. The motivation is that new generations are finding it increasingly difficult to accept the generally accepted principles of teaching, as the current information flow provides information of all kinds. The methodology mainly involves an interdisciplinary approach that includes historical, legal and cultural analysis based on open information sources.
SOCIAL WORK WITH CHILDREN AND STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS IN KINDERGARTENS AND SCHOOLS
Authors:   University ‘Prof. Dr. Asen Zlatarov’, Burgas, Dishkova Maria
Published: October 2024

The interaction between pedagogical specialists in educational institutions and children and students with special educational needs who are trained in them requires lots of specific skills. The opinion is shared in practice that in kindergartens and schools, in the daily practice of the pedagogue, more and more cases are encountered, the overcoming of which requires primarily social work. Researched with 75 students from pedagogical specialties in order to study their opinion and attitude towards working with children with special educational needs in kindergarten and schools. The obtained results are extremely revealing, and the unconcealed emotions of the future specialists (sadness, fear, regret) come to show that foresight must be shown in their preliminary preparation. On the basis of the survey, relevant conclusions have been drawn that can serve to optimize pedagogical practice.
A LESSON IN THE PROFILED PREPARATION IN MATHEMATICS IN THE 11TH GRADE ON THE RELATION BETWEEN THE KNOWLEDGE OF VECTORS AND ANGEBRAIC EQUATIONS
Authors:   Academician Boyan Petkanchin’ High School of Science and Mathematics, Tsvetkova Daniela , Teofilova Marta ,   Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski
Published: October 2024

With the present work, we would like to share our experience with a generalized lesson on vector operations in the profiled preparation in mathematics in the 11th grade. The purpose of this lesson is to reinforce students’ acquired knowledge by using intra-subject connections between algebra and geometry. The proposed problems for linear and metric operations with vectors are solved by applying some of the before studied properties of functions and methods for solving equations and systems of equations. Problems on linear combinations of vectors, linear dependence and independence, scalar product and perpendicularity of vectors are considered, the solving of which leads to different types of rational, irrational or transcendental equations.
RHYTHM AND MOVEMENT IN NATURE, ART, AND EDUCATION
Authors:   Episkop Konstantin Preslavski University, Shumen, Zlatkova Liuba
Published: October 2024

The report examines the category of rhythm in various aspects. Rhythm is a universal principle, and in human life it is expressed by movement to the fullest. The movement, in turn, as an expression of the living life is not only related to everyday life, but is also the main tool of the arts, including music. Movement and rhythm are interrelated, and this is reflected in different primary music genres. In this regard, rhythm in music is most easily realized with the help of movement, which in situations and music classes, through rhythmic games and exercises makes it easier and more accessible to understand the expression and character of musical work. Movements, rhythmic activities are more effective for understanding the music with it’s means of expression by students.