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Impact of the Nigerian 2007 Public Procurement Act on Organizations: Enhancing Transparency and Accountability
Authors: Nnebuife` Emenike, , Anayochukwu Ozurumba Benedict , Emmanuel Ubani C. , Promise Ubah, Chijindu
Published: January 2025

The study investigated the Impact of the Nigeria 2007 Public Procurement Act on Organizations with emphasis on Transparency and Accountability in Nigerian procurement processes, focusing on public sector organizations, specifically Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Data were collected from 306 respondents through multiple-choice and 5-point Likert scale questions, providing a comprehensive dataset for analysis. The statistical tools used include mean score, graphical chart, percentage frequency distribution, and t-test, which facilitated a thorough examination of the data. The findings reveal that bribery is the most common form of corruption, reported by 43.8% of respondents, followed by embezzlement (25.5%), nepotism (17.0%), and kickbacks (13.7%). The primary factors contributing to corruption are inadequate oversight (36.6%), low salaries (25.5%), high competition for contracts (22.2%), and lack of accountability (15.7%). Mean scores results highlight significant concerns, with corruption’s influence on transparency and accountability scoring highest at 3.73. Political interference follows closely with a score of 3.62, underscoring its detrimental impact on procurement processes. The effectiveness of anti-corruption laws is perceived as moderate to low, with a mean score of 2.72, indicating a need for stronger enforcement mechanisms. The t-test results further reinforce these findings, showing significant p-values less than 0.05 across key hypotheses. Accordingly, corruption’s influence on transparency and accountability yielded a t-value of 65.025 (p < 0.001), while the enforcement of anti-corruption laws also showed significant impact with a t-value of 51.147 (p < 0.001). The study concludes that corruption significantly undermines transparency and accountability in Nigerian procurement processes. The findings highlight the need for comprehensive reforms to enhance procurement integrity and effectiveness, addressing the identified weaknesses in oversight, transparency, and enforcement mechanisms. Recommendations are made to improve the robustness of internal controls, enforce anti-corruption laws more effectively, and reduce political interference to foster a more transparent and accountable procurement system.
Effects of the Anglophone crisis on CDC (Cameroon Development Corporation) Workers in Tiko-Cameroon from 2014-2023
Authors: Pascaline Ete Effillo , Nguh Balgah Sounders
Published: January 2025

Inter group conflict has remained a serious setbacks to socio-economic developments in Sub- Saharan Africa. Intergroup conflict characterised by forced displacements, particularly impact economic activities like agriculture given the unsafe nature of the fields and consequent rural depopulation. This is evident with the Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon where workers within the agricultural plantation of the Cameroon Development Corporation (CDC) are significantly affected. This article examines the effects of the Anglophone Crisis on CDC plantation workers in Tiko. The study uses a mixed research approach to collect and analyse quantitative and qualitative data. Primary data on the effects of the crisis were obtained through field surveys involving field interviews, questionnaires and field observations. Secondary data were obtained from the CDC head office at Botaland, Limbe. The effects of the Anglophone crisis on CDC plantation workers were established using descriptive and inferential statistical analysis of Pearson Product Moment Correlation. Results reveal that the Anglophone crisis has significant adverse effects on the livelihoods of CDC workers. The crisis has led to a drastic reduction in the level of productivity of the workers and consequently low yields. This has been attributed to factors such as regular ghost towns, frequent lockdowns and threats on workers, all being consequences of the crisis. Workers of the corporation suffered gross rights violations such as murders, amputations, and abductions for ransom. The non-payment of their salaries attributed to the decline in productivity and income of the corporation. As recommendations, stakeholders should ensure workers’ diversification of livelihood opportunities, the provision of more lands by CDC to workers for food crop production, the improvement of the social security situation through the resolution of the conflict and the resilience of CDC workers in Tiko.
Slum Residents’ Influence on Involvement in the Sustainability of Upgraded Slum Facilities
Authors: Karwitha Njati Doris , Timamy Mohamed Khalil, , Adoyo Laji
Published: January 2025

This study set to find out the influence of the slum residents’ participating on sustainability of upgraded slum facilities at Korogocho and Kibera East Zone A in Kibera slums. This is because effective post-implementation monitoring, evaluation, and maintenance, are essential for the sustainability of slum upgrading interventions. The study adopted a descriptive design approach to holistically assess the contributions of community participation in the sustainability of upgraded Korogocho and Soweto East Zone A in Kibera slums in Nairobi. Multistage and systematic random sampling was employed in sampling the households and respondents resulting to 400 participants. The study utilized an interview guide, questionnaires, focus group discussions (FGD), and an observation guide to collect data. The study established that education was a critical tool in enhancing quality upgrading of slum facilities because informed residents are empowered intellectually to support profitable community project. It was conclude that that slum residents had significant influence on sustaining the upgraded slum facilities. The study recommended that the communities living in informal settlement need to be empowered both economically and education wise.
‘ Aisyiyah Dakwah’s Strategy in Online Gender Based Violence (OGBV) (Case Study Regarding the Women’s Movement in the Virtual World)
Authors: Praya Gitarani Dinda Permata
Published: January 2025

Online Gender Based Violence (OGBV) is part of the cases of violence in cyberspace that are still widespread. The majority of OGBV cases in Indonesia occur in women as seen from SAFEnet data throughout 2021. Seeing this phenomenon occur, of course actors in Indonesia also provide assistance and attitudes towards cases that occur. One of them is a religion-based women's organization that has been around for more than a century, namely ' Aisyiyah . Researchers want to know the role and strategies of ' Aisyiyah in overcoming online gender-based violence. This research is qualitative research with a case study variant. Research data sources are primary data and secondary data. Primary data collection techniques are through observation and interviews, while secondary data is in the form of literature or written references such as books, journals, and trusted articles. The total informants for this research were 7 people and 1 team. The research results are; (1) ' Aisyiyah firmly rejects all forms of online gender-based violence; (2) ' Aisyiyah shows an active role in confronting all forms of online gender-based violence; (3) ' Aisyiyah created a strategy to overcome online violence through short-term programs such as a campaign to overcome OGBV, holding seminars and discussions, in addition to establishing a legal aid post for victims of sexual violence as well as a training program to overcome online violence. The findings of this research are that ' Aisyiyah's attitudes and steps have not been concrete in overcoming OGBV. Apart from that, ' Aisyiyah has not yet made legal regulations for handling OGBV victims. It is recommended that to overcome cases of online-based violence, ' Aisyiyah's role and strategy can be implemented as a women's organization that cares about women.
Conceptual Framework for Sustainability in Action: Resource Management and Green Practices in Hospitality and Logistics
Authors: Akinyemi Mololuwa , Onukwulu Ekene Cynthia
Published: January 2025

This paper explores the conceptual framework for sustainability in hospitality and logistics, emphasizing the integration of resource management and green practices. It highlights the theoretical foundations of sustainability, grounded in environmental preservation, economic viability, and social equity. The discussion underscores the strategic importance of efficiently managing natural, financial, and human resources, leveraging technology and innovation to optimize resource utilization. Additionally, the paper examines specific eco-friendly practices, such as energy efficiency and waste reduction, and the interlinkages between the two sectors in achieving shared environmental objectives. Policy implications and organizational strategies for fostering sustainability are also analyzed, emphasizing collaboration and stakeholder engagement as critical drivers of success. The paper concludes with actionable recommendations for businesses, policymakers, and consumers to enhance sustainability efforts, contributing to a balanced approach toward economic growth, environmental protection, and societal well-being.
Non-Teaching Staff Development and Institutional Efficiency: A Focus of University of Benin
Authors: Beauty Uwamusi Cordelia
Published: January 2025

This research investigates the impact of non-teaching staff development and institutional efficiency. University of Benin was the focus. Population sample of 900 employees were taken into consideration. 900 questionnaires were distributed to five different departments in the institution in question while 850 questionnaires were collected at retrieval level. The study employed convenience sampling in arriving at the population selection. Staff development plays importance roles in enhancing staff performance, motivation, and organizational effectiveness. The study employs Vroom’s Valence Expectancy Theory and the Human Resource-Based Theory as theoretical frameworks to explore how training, skill development, and career advancement opportunities influence the attitudes and behaviors of non-teaching staff. Vroom’s Valence Expectancy Theory highlights the relationship between effort, performance, and outcomes. The theory is used to assess how staff expectations about training outcome affect their motivation to engage in developmental programs. Meanwhile, the Human Resource-Based Theory provides a lens to understand how organizational investments in human capital contribute to overall institutional success by improving employee capabilities and job satisfaction. The study adopted a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative survey and qualitative interviews to collect data on the effectiveness of staff development programs. Findings from the study suggested a positive correlation between staff development initiatives and employee job satisfaction, motivation, and performance. This study contributed to the understanding of how staff development strategies can be utilized to optimize the workforce in higher education institutions, particularly in the context of non-teaching staff, and provided recommendations for policy improvements at the University of Benin.
Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of Two-Phase Sub-Cooled Heat-Pipe at Different Regimes
Authors: Elsayed M , Abd El Badie A , Mansour M S , Abdel Raouf M M , Eid M A
Published: January 2025

The development of novel sub-cooled two-phase thermosyphon or heat-pipe devices is crucial for improving heat transfer efficiency. The properties are analyzed by the application of theoretical modeling and experimental observations of the sub-cooled heat loop during the heating-up, steady-state, and cooling-down stages. The heating rate effectiveness, cooling rate, and evaporator length of the sub-cooled heat-pipe are experimentally examined in the heating-up, steady-state, and cooling-down modes. The dynamic model of the sub-cooled heat-pipe is crucial for several applications including irregular operation in the current practical inquiry. The objective of this research is to develop a theoretical framework that appropriately models the dynamic features of the double-tube evaporator. This will be accomplished by analyzing several transient parameters during the warm-up, steady-state, and cool-down stages of operation. The model accurately replicates the phase and temperature characteristics of a sealed, sub-cooled heat-pipe that contains two distinct phases. The experimental results of the practical arrangement, which utilizes a thermal evaporator wall and a working fluid, exhibit a straightforward exponential pattern. The experimental measurements and theoretical model show a strong agreement.
Investigation of Gamma Shielding Parameters for different High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) fillers
Authors: H A Talat , G M Hatem , H A Nagwa
Published: January 2025

This research is about studying the effect of adding some oxides, specifically cadmium and lead oxides at different substitution ratios to high-density polyethylene (HDPE) on the radiation protection properties of gamma rays. Based on this, we find that the polymer is characterized by the light weight of the protective material and increased flexibility in handling, while the lead and cadmium oxide fillings play their role as basic radiation attenuators in the polymer compound. High-density polyethylene (HD-PE) polymer composite samples filled with lead and cadmium oxides in the filler weight ratios of [5%, 10%, 15% and 20%) were prepared. Then, the HD-PE samples filled with (5% by weight, 10% by weight, 15% by weight, 20% by weight) micronized cadmium oxide and micronized PBO were charectrized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). After that they were exposed to gamma rays emitted from radioactive point sources [241Am, 133Ba, 137Cs, and 60Co],in order to determine some parameter as leaner attenuation coefficients, mass attenuation coefficients, and half value layer for HDPE composites in the wide photon energy ranges ( 59.53,  80.99,  121.78,   244.69,   344.28,   356.01,   661.66,  778.90,  964.13, 1173.25,   1332.50,  and  1408.01) KeV, respectively, which cover low and intermediate energy ranges and this was done using a highly pure germanium (HPGe) cylindrical detector. The obtained results for the shielding properties were compared with that for pure HDPE(without fillers) to study the effect of micro-CdO and micro-PbO content on the radiation shielding properties of HDPE. The measurements showed that HDPE filled with such oxides has good shielding properties for low and medium energy gamma rays. In addition, the experimentally measured values ​​were compared with that calculated theoretically ​​by XCOM program and the comparison showed a remarkable agreement between them.
HIGH LAG FOR THE «GREEN KAZAKHSTAN» PROJECT
Authors: Kuldeyev Е. , Ashimova A.A. , Bek A.A. , Nurpeisova M.B.
Published: January 2025

Article examines key trends in implementation of the Green Kazakhstan project and the Concept for country’s transition to a green economy. It provides overview of current situation regarding solid industrial waste management, with a focus on large industrial centers, which are the main sources of this waste. As potential solutions for closing waste loops, recovering secondary material resources, and developing industrial waste management system, article proposes establishment of production and technical complexes for waste processing. It also summarizes preliminary results of research conducted by Satbayev University on resource conservation and development of new technologies for producing in-demand materials. Utilization of waste from mining and metallurgical complexes is highlighted as a means of reducing environmental impact and ensuring efficient use of secondary raw materials

Мақалада «Жасыл Қазақстан» жобасын іске асырудың негізгі тенденциялары және мемлекетіміздің осы экономикаға көшу Тұжырымдамасы қарастырылған. Қатты тұрмыстық қалдықтарды басқару саласындағы қазіргі жағдай ұсынылған, олардың көздері ірі өнеркәсіптік орталықтарда шоғырланған. Қалдықтар ағындарының жабылуын қамтамасыз етудің перспективалық шаралары ретінде қайталама материалдық ресурстарды алу, қалдықтарды қайта өң- деудің өндірістік-техникалық кешендерін құру арқылы өндірістік қалдықтарды басқару схемасын әзірлеу ұсынылады. Сатпаев Университетінің ресурстарды үнемдеу және сұранысқа ие құрылыс материалдарын алудың жаңа технологияларын әзірлеу бойынша жүргізген жұмыстарының алдын ала нәтижелері жинақталған. Тау-кен металлургия кешендерінің қалдықтарын қайта өңдеу қоршаған ортаға антропогендік жүктемені азайтуға және қайталама шикізатты ұтымды пайдалануды қамтамасыз етуге мүмкіндік береді

статье расмотрены основные тенденции реализации проекта «Зеленый Казахстан» и Концепции перехода нашего государства к этой экономике. Приведена текущая ситуация в сфере обращения с твердыми промышленными отходами, источники образования которых сосредоточены в крупных промышленных центрах. В качестве перспективных мер, обеспечивающих замыкание потоков отходов, получение вторичных материальных ресурсов и предлагаются развитие схемы обращения с промышленными отходами за счет создания производственно-технических комплексов по переработке отходов. Подведены предварительные результаты работ, проводимые Сатпаев университетом по ресурсосбережению и разработке новых технологий по получению востребованных материалов. Утилизация отходов горно-металлургических комплексов позволяет снизить техногенную нагрузку на окружающую среду и обеспечить рациональное использование вторичного сырья
ДИНАМИЧЕСКОЕ РАЗРУШЕНИЕ ГОРНЫХ ПОРОД: ЭКСПЕРИМЕНТАЛЬНЫЕ И ЧИСЛЕННЫЕ МЕТОДЫ
Authors: Атагелдиев К.Т. , Бахтыбаев Н.Б. , Абиль О.А.
Published: January 2025

В данной обзорной статье рассматриваются современные методы и подходы к исследованию динамического разрушения горных пород. Основное внимание уделяется анализу существующих исследований, сосредоточенных численному моделированию, экспериментальным методам и применению машинного обучения для предсказания поведения горных пород под воздействием взрывных нагрузок. Обсуждаются результаты, полученные с использованием различных конфигураций взрывов, временных задержек и расстояний между шпурами, а также влияние этих факторов на эффективность дробления и уровень вибрации. Выводы подчеркивают необходимость дальнейших исследований в области динамического разрушения и оптимизации взрывных технологий для повышения их эффективности. Статья направлена на предоставление комплексного анализа текущего состояния знаний и выявление направлений для будущих исследований в данной области

Бұл шолу мақаласы тау жыныстарының динамикалық бұзылуын зерттеудің заманауи әдістері мен тәсілдерін қарастырады. Сандық модельдеуге, эксперименттік әдістерге және жарылғыш жүктемелердің әсерінен тау жыныстарының жағдайын болжау үшін машиналық оқытуды қолдануға бағытталған қолданыстағы зерттеулерді талдауға баса назар аударылады. Әртүрлі жарылыс конфигурациялары, уақыттың кешігуі және шпурлар арасындағы қашықтық және осы факторлардың ұсақтау тиімділігі мен діріл деңгейіне әсері арқылы алынған нәтижелер талқыланады. Нәтижелер динамикалық бұзылу және олардың тиімділігін арттыру үшін жарылғыш технологияларды оңтайландыру бойынша қосымша зерттеулер жүргізу қажеттілігін көрсетеді. Мақала білімнің ағымдағы жағдайына кешенді талдау жасауға және осы саладағы болашақ зерттеулердің бағыттарын анықтауға бағытталған

This review article discusses modern methods and approaches to the study of dynamic rock destruction. The main focus is on analyzing existing research focused on numerical modeling, experimental methods, and the use of machine learning to predict the behavior of rocks under the influence of explosive loads. The results obtained using various explosion configurations, time delays, and hole spacing are discussed, as well as the impact of these factors on crushing efficiency and vibration levels. The findings emphasize the need for further research in the field of dynamic destruction and optimization of explosive technologies to increase their effectiveness. The article aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the current state of knowledge and identify areas for future research in this field
Developing a supply chain coordination model through a revised revenue sharing contract: Incorporating sales efforts and green quality considerations
Authors: Nakhaeinejad Mahdi , Dehghan Abolfazl , Vaziri Nayereh Sadat
Published: January 2025

In response to the growing emphasis on supply chain sustainability and green business management, this study addresses the critical challenges faced by industries in balancing the costs and benefits of enhancing the green quality of products, pricing strategies, and sales efforts. As environmentally conscious consumers increasingly prefer products from sustainable supply chains, industries encounter the dilemma of investing in sustainable practices while maintaining profitability. This research identifies the need for effective decision optimization models and coordination mechanisms that incentivize supply chain members to collaborate towards sustainable production without compromising their financial goals. To this end, we propose a novel hybrid cost and revenue sharing (HCRS) contract designed to foster collaboration among supply chain partners and align their interests in promoting sustainability. By examining optimal decision-making conditions, coordination mechanisms, and profit-sharing arrangements, the study highlights how the implementation of the HCRS contract can lead to improved supply chain performance and profitability. Our findings indicate that an increase in customer sustainability consciousness (CSC) positively correlates with higher levels of product green quality and overall profit, illustrating the potential benefits of prioritizing sustainability in supply chain operations.
Oxide Scale Formation Behavior of Stainless Steels Exposed to the Oxidative High Concentration Alkaline Solutions
Authors: Gao Yian , Zhang Hongling , Zhou Peng , Shang Qin , Xu Hongbin
Published: January 2025

The corrosion behaviors of austenitic stainless steels 304 and 316 were systematically examined in a 60 wt. % NaOH solution at 240°C under an oxygen partial pressure of 3.2 MPa. After 168h of immersion corrosion, the steady corrosion rates of 304SS and 316SS were determined as 6.60 mm/y and 4.28 mm/y, respectively, with 304SS showing higher corrosion rates under these conditions. Corrosion tests conducted at different durations helped to reveal the migration and transformation patterns of key elements in stainless steel in this aggressive environment. The corrosion mechanism was identified as a multi-stage process. Firstly, during corrosion, a metallic nickel layer forms near the surface, thus preventing the formation of a stable passive protective film. Secondly, chromium (Cr) and molybdenum (Mo) dissolve and convert into their respective soluble products, CrO42− and MoO42−, thereby destroying the integrity of the material. Finally, surface corrosion products tend to crack, leading to delamination and exposure of fresh surfaces to the corrosive medium, therefore accelerating the corrosion process. The investigation results in this work demonstrated the difference in corrosion resistance between 304SS and 316SS, revealing the reasons for the lack of corrosion resistance of stainless steels in oxidative high-concentration alkaline solutions.
Strength Training for All Body Types
Authors: Boyce Lee , Schoenfeld Melody
Published: January 2025

Every person's body is different. Short, tall, or big all over, training should be designed to accommodate an athlete's different joint angles, bone lengths, and overall body structure. In Strength Training for All Body Types: The Science of Lifting and Levers, Lee Boyce and Melody Schoenfeld have teamed up to create a unique resource that explains how different bodies manage various exercises and how to best take advantage of physical attributes to optimize those movements. Strength Training for All Body Types covers 13 body types:

• Tall

• Short

• Big all over

• Short arms and long legs

• Short legs and long arms

• Long torso

• Long torso, short legs, and long arms

• Long torso, long legs, and short arms

• Short torso, short legs, and long arms

• Short torso, long legs, and short arms

• Long femurs and short shins

• Long shins and short femurs

• Small hands

Professionals working with people of various shapes and sizes will learn how to modify common lifts like the deadlift, squat, and bench press to maximize training outcomes and reduce the risk of injury. Detailed analysis and descriptions for each exercise variation provide the rationale for the modification and the science that explains why it is beneficial. The authors also dig into the physics of the body and describe how the length and proportions of body levers (e.g., arms, legs, torso) have an impact on the body's response to load. You will be better equipped to help clients use their body's proportions to their advantage rather than being a hindrance to optimal performance. Packed full of strength training exercises, sample workouts, and conditioning work designed for different body sizes, Strength Training for All Body Types gives you the tools you need to help your clients make changes to their technique, become stronger, lift more, and avoid injury.

Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.

Audience

Personal trainers and strength and conditioning specialists and coaches.
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Unresisted vs. Heavy Resisted Sprint Training Programs: Effects on Strength, Jump, Unresisted and Resisted Sprint Performance in Youth Rugby Union Players
Authors: Zabaloy Santiago , Healy Robin , Pereira Lucas A. , Tondelli Eduardo , Tomaghelli Luciano , Aparicio Juan , Vega Franco , Medrano Joaquín , Giráldez Julián , Comyns Thomas , Freitas Tomás T. , Loturco Irineu
Published: January 2025

This study aimed to compare: 1) the effects of a 4-week unresisted vs. resisted sprint training programs (UST and RST with 50% body mass, respectively) on both resisted and unresisted sprint performance; and 2) the effects of these sprint training schemes on various strength-power measures (i.e., one-repetition maximum [1RM] and the isometric squat test (ISqT), eccentric hamstring strength in the Nordic hamstring exercise [NHE], and vertical and horizontal jump distances). Thirty-five under-19 male academy rugby players participated in the study and were randomly assigned to one of the two training groups. Players’ unresisted and resisted (50% BM) 30-m sprint performance, squat 1RM, ISqT, NHE, and jump capabilities were tested on different occasions. Only UST produced a significant reduction in unresisted 30-m sprint time (p < 0.05), whereas both groups exhibited significant changes in resisted sprint times at 10 m and 30 m, as well as maximum velocity (p < 0.005; ES: large). Regarding strength measures, RST led to significant increases in ISqT peak force, horizontal jump distance, and NHE strength (p < 0.011; ES: large). Overall, no significant differences were detected between UST and RST in any of the primary or secondary measures after the intervention. Both training methods were equally effective in improving resisted sprint performance in youth male rugby players. Moreover, UST and RST could be effective options for maintaining or even improving various neuromuscular measures (e.g., dynamic-explosive, isometric, and eccentric strength) when lower limb resistance training is reduced during the competitive season due to the congested schedule.
STALL CATCHERS
Authors: Godoi Ana Laura Mello de , Hassunuma Renato Massaharu , Garcia Patrícia Carvalho , Messias Sandra Heloisa Nunes
Published: January 2025

Introdução: O Stall Catchers (coletores de obstruções, na tradução livre) é um jogo on-line que promove a ciência cidadã e pode ser utilizado em qualquer dispositivo que possua acesso à navegadores de internet. Nele, jogadores podem auxiliar pesquisadores ao localizar capilares sanguíneos obstruídos em cérebros de camundongos com a doença de Alzheimer (DA) e os resultados obtidos nas partidas são utilizados como dados de pesquisas sobre a DA. Objetivos: Verificar como o jogo Stall Catchers pode ser aplicado em sala de aula aos alunos como recurso didático sobre a DA. Material e métodos: Na presente pesquisa, foi proposta a utilização do tutorial do jogo Stall Catchers como recurso didático para o ensino da DA. Para isso, foi realizada a tradução dos menus e caixas de texto do jogo, originalmente em inglês. Foram analisados os conhecimentos que podem ser apresentados aos alunos em sala de aula sobre a DA e a sua importância na promoção da ciência cidadã. Resultados: Após a tradução e análise dos conteúdos apresentados no tutorial do jogo Stall Catchers, foi discutido como o jogo pode ser utilizado para explicar o papel das obstruções de vasos sanguíneos cerebrais na etiopatogenia da DA, sendo listados os pontos positivos e negativos verificados na repetição de várias partidas do tutorial e do jogo. Conclusões: O jogo Stall Catchers apresentou-se como uma ferramenta didática acessível, que pode ser amplamente utilizado por alunos de diferentes níveis de ensino para a discussão sobre patogênese da DA. Vale destacar a importância da capacitação de novos jogadores, os quais podem ser colaboradores ativos no avanço de pesquisas sobre a DA. Entretanto, é importante ressaltar a necessidade de futuros estudos na área, principalmente no intuito de verificar os impactos a longo prazo dos jogos educacionais no processo de ensino.
Participatory ESOL as process and product: Community-based participatory research with refugee English learners
Authors: Hauber-Özer Melissa , Decker Joseph
Published: January 2025

Adult English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) courses are crucial for the social and economic integration of immigrant and refugee families. These programs need to be customised to learners’ diverse educational backgrounds, needs and objectives. However, adult ESOL programs consistently face demand that surpasses capacity, and neoliberal funding requirements prioritise workforce integration. This article results from a community-based participatory research (CBPR) partnership established to address these intersecting challenges through ESOL instruction shaped by the needs and priorities of refugee adults. Participatory approaches have been used widely to engage adult learners in research, from needs analysis to curriculum development and program evaluation. However, in this article we argue that CBPR is both process and product, an effective method for facilitating learning and knowledge production. Through vignettes recreated from field notes, a learner-authored story and a participatory evaluation of the course, we examine the process we have undergone simultaneously as adult education and research about adult education. By examining the data for instances of vivencia, praxis, and conscientisation, we confirmed that critical adult education is participatory research. Community concerns sparked the project, and the expertise of those closest to the issue informed the solution, resulting in individual conscientisation and action toward broader social change. By centring learners’ own words in the article, we aim to trouble the presumed divisions between community and university, researcher and participant, and education and research. We encourage fellow community-engaged scholars to reconnect with the roots of this powerful approach and recognise the importance of living out their onto-epistemological commitments in both the process and the product of participatory inquiry.
The role of journalists in the identification of informational and psychological operations (in the conditions of the 3rd period of the Russian-Ukrainian war of 2022–2024)
Authors:   Vasil Stefanik Precarpathian National University, Symchych Tetiana
Published: January 2025

In the article, we investigate the role of journalists in identifying information and psychological operations (PSYOP) of the Russian-Ukrainian war of 2022–2024. We used the method of analyzing the reactions of 100 respondents of different age categories. We reviewed the advice offered by other researchers on identifying IPSO, summarized the data obtained, and highlighted our practical advice for journalists. The research methodology involved creating a questionnaire using the Google Forms electronic aggregate. We posted the questionnaire on a personal page on Facebook and Instagram and asked respondents to fill out the questionnaire, answering 7 main questions. The survey results we reflected in the tables and cyclogramas presented.
Based on the survey results, we identified 5 signs of information and psychological operations and the principles of their implementation. We learned that respondents have an idea about IPSO and recorded an increase in the number of respondents in the Ukrainian media space with the beginning of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Journalists played the leading role in identifying information and psychological operations. Media workers acted as teachers in identifying Russian manipulations, informants about the possible threat of Russian propaganda penetration into the information space, and defenders who did not allow provocations to be “thrown” at the aggressor country. Respondents noted that journalists could be part of IPSO.
We believe that information and psychological operations improved in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war, so their study remains relevant.
Key words:
the role of journalists, the Russian-Ukrainian war, information and psychological operations, identification.
Electronic Media Tools in Image-Building (Using a Comparison of Publications about Ukraine in the Antwerp Newspaper «Gazet van Antwerpen» and the Ivano-Frankivsk Newspaper «Kurs»)
Authors:   Freelance researcher, Hontariuk Snizhana
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study was to identify, describe, classify, and compare the tools (means) of the electronic resources of the Antwerp newspaper “Gazet van Antwerpen» and the Ivano-Frankivsk newspaper “Kurs» in the process of Ukraine's image-building.
Research Methodology: The research was conducted in three stages: the initial stage, content analysis, and the final stage. Each stage had specific tasks and objectives. The initial stage involved defining the main tasks and goals of the research, and selecting and conducting a preliminary analysis of domestic and foreign regional electronic media. The second stage – content analysis – involved conducting quantitative and qualitative content analysis of the Ivano-Frankivsk and Antwerp media by the unit of topics during the period from April 1, 2024, to April 10, 2024. The final stage of the research aimed to identify the main tools of electronic media in the process of Ukraine's image-building (both internal and external). The total number of analyzed publications of the Ivano-Frankivsk online newspaper “Kurs» was 209. The total number of analyzed publications of the Antwerp online newspaper “Gazet van Antwerpen» was 2313.
As a result of processing the obtained data, it was established that the tools of domestic media (Ivano-Frankivsk newspaper “Kurs») indirectly influence the creation of Ukraine's image in foreign media (the Antwerp newspaper “Gazet van Antwerpen»).
Conclusions: Both “Kurs» and “Gazet van Antwerpen» remind Ukrainians and the world daily about the Russo-Ukrainian war, the losses, and the heroism of the Ukrainian people on the frontline and in the rear. They also comprehensively and objectively highlight the crimes of the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine, which helps optimize humanitarian and military aid to the country. As a result, the world takes Ukraine, a post-Soviet country demonstrating competitiveness on the global stage, more seriously. Additionally, journalists from “Gazet van Antwerpen» dismantle the propaganda narratives of the aggressor country.
Keywords:
image-building, electronic media tools, electronic media, image-building process.
Russian Propaganda as a Means of Forming the Image of the External Enemy (on the Example of the Analysis of Electronic Resources of Nine Agencies of the World)
Authors:   Post-secondary Vocational School of the Business and Administration Science Center in Wrocław, Pritz Julia
Published: January 2025

The purpose of the study is to analyze and generalize the specific aspects of the functioning of Russian propaganda as a tool for forming the image of the external enemy.
Methods and techniques involved in our study: Web monitoring to collect and analyze publications on websites in the field of scientific and technical expertise and information. Content analysis allowed us to carry out a systematic analysis of texts, videos, photos and other materials to identify the main themes, messages, tone, words and images used. Thanks to the content analysis, we determined which messages and images are used to create the image of the external enemy, and how often they are found in propaganda materials.
The research methodology involved the random selection of forty-five publications on the websites of nine international agencies of the world (five publications from each of the nine) and their further analysis to establish specific aspects of the functioning of Russian propaganda as a tool for forming the image of the external enemy. Agence France Press (France), Reuters agency (Great Britain), BBC (Great Britain), Deutsche Presse-Agentur (DPA; Germany), and Xinhua (China) were selected among the international agencies. , «Anadolu Agency» (Turkey), «Press Trust of India «(India), «Kyodo News» (Japan), «Agência Brasil» (Brazil).
The study's results proved that Russian propaganda during the analyzed period used typical standard and hybrid methods and technologies of formation.
Conclusions. Analysis of the content of electronic resources indicates that Russian propaganda effectively uses international media to create an image of the external enemy. Such influence can have serious consequences for international relations and therefore requires attention and a critical approach to information from these sources.
Keywords:
Russian propaganda, electronic resources, international information agencies, image of the external enemy.
Analysis of the Visual and Textual Processingof Political News in Slovak Tabloid Newspapers
Authors:   Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Nitra (Slovak Republic), Černáková Aneta
Published: January 2025

Compared to other liberal-democratic countries, tabloid journalism is a relatively recent phenomenon in Slovakia, having begun to take shape in the early 1990s. Despite the fact that the tabloid press has been developing in our region for only a few years,it has already acquired distinctive characteristics that set it apart from non-tabloid media. A unique aspect of Slovak tabloids is their coverage of political issues, which differs from political coverage in Slovak non-tabloid media. The specific approach of the editorial teams in tabloids makes the political news coverage different not only in terms of topics but also in terms of other typical features, including visual and textual treatment. In this study, we focused on identifying typical features of political topics, especially in terms of thematic, textual and visual presentation, which we consider characteristic of the political content of Slovak tabloids.Since there are only two tabloid dailies in Slovakia, the research will focus on political topics in the Nový Čas and Plus JEDEN DEŇ magazines. In order to identify the specifics of political topics in tabloid newspapers, the analysis includes two non-tabloid dailies, SME and Pravda, which published in Slovakia. We chose these two non-tabloid dailies for their subject versatility.The specificity of political topics in the Slovak tabloid press is determined through an analysis of media content focused on political issues, followed by a comparison with the treatment of political topics in selected non-tabloid dailies. The analysis based primarily on a quantitative research methodology aimed at identifying the characteristics of political news coverage. The subsequent comparative analysis of tabloid and non-tabloid dailies will answer the questions of how and to what extent political reporting differs in the Slovak tabloids Nový Čas and Plus JEDEN DEŇ, and what specific characteristics distinguish them.
Key words:tabloid,non-tabloidmedia,newspaper,politicalnews, specifics
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Authors: Svenungsson Jayne
Published: January 2025

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Johan Elfström, Reconceiving Public Reason: Neutrality, Civility, and the Self-Defeat Objection
Authors: Andersson Dan-Erik
Published: January 2025

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Jonathan Morgan, Living in the Borderland: Young Migrant Converts in the Church of Sweden
Authors: Bernberg Andreas
Published: January 2025

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MAGICAL GESTURE IN THE SIGN CULTURAL AND NATIONAL SPACE OF UKRAINIAN AND RUSSIAN PHRASEOLOGY
Authors: Arkhangelskaya A.
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the study of the internal form, semantics, pragmatics and actual use of gestures in phraseology in the conditions of linguocultural contacts. The internal form of a phraseological unit may contain traces of deep layers of universal and national culture, thus acquiring cultural connotation, which is understood as the interpretation of the denotative or figuratively motivated (quasi-denotative) aspects of the meaning of a phraseological unit in the categories of culture. In the focusof attention are the stable phraseological units with the component “fig” in Ukrainian and Russian phraseology. The history of the gesture, its symbolism, its role in the composition of phraseological units, semantics and specificity of its use are studied on the material of the compared linguocultures. The name of the unique transcultural magic gesture consisting of a single word-sign, which has so firmly taken root in many cultures of the world, turned out to be the semantic core and the semantic centre of many phraseological phrases of closely related languages with figurative and situational motivation. The study was carried out on the practical material of dictionary articles and mass media.
КАЗАХСТАНСКО-ПОЛЬСКИЕ ЛИТЕРАТУРНЫЕ СВЯЗИ: ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ ВЗАИМОВЛИЯНИЯ И КУЛЬТУРНОГО ОБМЕНА
Authors: Герчинска Д.
Published: January 2025

Казахстанско-польские литературные связи представляют собой уникальный феномен, сформированный благодаря историческим, культурным и социальным взаимодействиям между двумя странами. В данной статье анализируются основные этапы этих связей, начиная с периодапольской эмиграции в Казахстан в XIX веке и заканчивая современными формами сотрудничества. Исследование включает анализ переводов, совместных литературных проектов и тем, затрагиваемых в произведениях авторов обеих стран. Особое внимание уделяется роли перевода как посредника культурного диалога, а также влиянию исторических событий на литературные нарративы. Работа опирается на текстовый анализ, сравнительную методологию и архивные данные. Автор отмечает, что Казахстанско-польские литературные отношения являются значимым явлением, которое демонстрирует обмен культурами, их взаимное обогащение и историческую многозначность. Исторические события, такие как депортации и миграции, сыграли ключевую роль в установлении этих связей, а переводы и современные литературные инициативы продолжают способствовать их укреплению в настоящее время. Выводы статьи подчеркивают значимость таких связей для укрепления взаимопонимания и культурного обмена.
КӨРКЕМ ШЫҒАРМАЛАРДАҒЫ ӘЛЕУМЕТТІК МӘСЕЛЕ
Authors: Тлеубекова Б.Т.
Published: January 2025

Мақалада Дулат Исабеков шығармашылығындағы әлеуметтік мәселелер жан-жақты қарастырылады. Оның шығармаларындағы негізгі тақырыптар қазақ қоғамының әртүрлі топтарындағы проблемалар, әлеуметтік теңсіздік, ұлттық бірегейлік, тұлғаның қоғамдағы орны мен рөлі болып табылады. Автор өзінің кейіпкерлері арқылы қоғамдағы әділетсіздікті және адамдар арасындағы қарым-қатынастың күрделілігін шебер көрсетіп, оқырманды ойландырады. Біз Исабековтың шығармаларын талдаймыз және олардың әлеуметтік мәселелерді көтерудегі рөлін, әдебиеттегі қызметін және қазіргі қоғамдағы маңыздылығын қарастырамыз. Романды заманауи зерттеудің маңызды міндеттерінің бірі-роман жанрының ерекшеліктерін тереңірек түсіну және бүгінгі романға тән негізгі сипаттамалардың шығу тегін анықтау. Бұл процесс қазіргі романдардың жанрлық құрылымы мен түрлерін ғана емес, сонымен қатар олардың өзгеруін, жаңаруын және даму жолында қайта жандануын тарихи және шығармашылық тұрғыдан қарастыруды талап етеді.
CLIL TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING RUSSIAN LANGUAGE TO STUDENTS-HISTORIANS AT A PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Authors: Umarova A. B.
Published: January 2025

This article explores the questions of effectiveness and perspectives of CLIL technology in teaching the Russian language to students-historians at a pedagogical university. The author provides a detailed explanation of this technology and a brief history of its origin and spread in the educational process. The article describes the content of the survey conducted by the authors among 1st year students of the history profile, specialties "History" and "History-geography" of Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University. The subject of the survey of students was to identify the language needs and opinions of students regarding the use of CLIL technology in Russian language classes. The results of the survey made it possible to assert that the formation of professional-communicative, cultural-communicative competencies in the classroom in the Russian language through the CLIL technology allows you to learn the language, simultaneously activating knowledge from the subject area.
ИНТЕРАКТИВТІ ОРТАДАҒЫ БАСПА ӨНЕМДЕРІ ДӘСТҮРЛІ ЖӘНЕ ЖАҢА МЕДИА БАЙЛАНЫСЫ
Authors: Мадиев С. , Шарапиева Р.
Published: January 2025

Жаңа медиа мен дәстүрлі медианың қоғам мен мәдениетке әсері туралы пікірлер мен теориялар кеңінен зерттелген және осы саладағы ғалымдардың ойлары түрлі көзқарастарды ұсынылады. Мақалада жаңа медиа мен дәстүрлі медианы салыстыра отырып, олардың қоғамның ақпараттық, мәдени және әлеуметтік құрылымдарына қалай ықпал ететіні талқыланды. Маклюэн мен Мұртаза сияқты ғалымдардың ойлары жаңа медиа мен дәстүрлі медианың әсерін түсіну мен қоғамның ақпараттық құрылымын талдауда маңызды орын алады. Бұл зерттеулер қазіргіқоғамның ақпараттық және мәдени өзгерістеріне қатысты терең түсінік беріп, медиа мен коммуникацияның рөлін айқындайды. Жаңа медиа үнемі өзгеріп, дамып отырады.Бұл ғалымдардың еңбектері жаңа медиа мен дәстүрлі медианың қоғам мен мәдениетке әсерін түсінуге көмектеседі.
Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran Pendidikan Islam Sebagai Sarana Penanaman Nilai Hukum Islam di MAS YPI Batang Kuis
Authors: Orlando Galih , Darajat Mulkan , Febriani Budi , Mulyani Batubara Monica , Hasanah Lubis Leli
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pelaksanaan pembelajaran Pendidikan Islam sebagai sarana penanaman nilai hukum Islam di MAS YPI Batang Kuis. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran Pendidikan Islam di madrasah ini telah berjalan dengan baik melalui pendekatan integratif, di mana nilai hukum Islam diajarkan tidak hanya dalam mata pelajaran Fiqih, tetapi juga dalam Akidah Akhlak dan Al-Qur'an Hadis. Metode pembelajaran yang diterapkan, seperti diskusi, studi kasus, dan pembelajaran berbasis proyek, terbukti meningkatkan pemahaman dan keterlibatan siswa dalam memahami hukum Islam. Namun, penelitian ini juga mengidentifikasi beberapa tantangan dalam proses pembelajaran, di antaranya perbedaan latar belakang pemahaman siswa, kurangnya keterlibatan lingkungan keluarga, serta keterbatasan dalam pemanfaatan teknologi dalam pembelajaran. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan strategi inovatif, seperti optimalisasi penggunaan teknologi digital dan peningkatan sinergi antara sekolah, keluarga, dan masyarakat, untuk mendukung efektivitas pembelajaran hukum Islam. Dengan perbaikan dalam aspek-aspek tersebut, diharapkan peserta didik tidak hanya memahami hukum Islam secara teoritis, tetapi juga mampu menerapkannya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari sebagai bagian dari karakter dan kebiasaan mereka.