bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An intervention to promote health literacy in Bangkok schools: Preventing the risks of legalized cannabis on vulnerable youth
Authors: Jongkam Chatchawan , Chirasatienpon Tharisara , Napatpittayatorn Phubate
Published: February 2025

Following the legalization of cannabis in Thailand, there has been a rise in usage, especially among adolescents, due to inadequate health literacy and a perceived low risk, highlighting the need for school-based health education programs to reduce harm. These initiatives can alleviate cannabis abuse and promote responsible decision-making, benefiting both individuals and society. This study administered pre- and post-assessments to two groups. Study participants were categorized into experimental and control groups. Health literacy was provided to the experimental group to deter cannabis intake. The control group was provided with informational brochures regarding cannabis. This study focused on lower secondary pupils from ten demonstration schools in Bangkok. The researchers selected schools and then utilized multi-stage sampling to randomly select 7th, 8th, and 9th grades. The G*Power software determined a sample size of 76 individuals (38 in each group) using effect size estimations, a 95% confidence level, and 0.8 testing power, while factoring in a 10% dropout rate. Demographics, health literacy, cannabis knowledge, communication, self-management, media literacy, and decision-making were assessed by questionnaires. The control group received cannabis leaflets, whereas the experimental group attended an intervention program. The results demonstrated that in all health literacy categories related to cannabis prevention, the experimental group showed improvements in communication, self-management, media literacy, decision-making, and information accessibility. The control group showed negligible improvement in these domains. Notwithstanding the legalization of cannabis in 2022, Thai students remain inadequately informed about the substance. The findings demonstrate that health education programs improve health literacy and prevent cannabis use.
Impact of generative AI service adoption intent on user attitudes: Focusing on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology
Authors: Kang Sangbum , Choi Yongjoo , Kim Boyoung
Published: February 2025

The popularization of generative AI has led to significant social and industrial changes globally. As generative AI technology rapidly evolves, its influence is expected to grow, increasing the need for research on its acceptance and use. This study empirically analyzes the relationship between user attitudes and the adoption intent of generative AI services, offering insights into their utilization. Based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), four factors—Performance Expectancy, Effort Expectancy, Facilitating Conditions, and Hedonic Motivation—were identified as components of adoption intent. Additionally, this study analyzed the causal relationship between these factors and user attitudes, mediated by users' perceived emotional and functional values. A structural equation model was constructed with data from 356 users of generative AI services in South Korea. The analysis revealed that Performance Expectancy and Facilitating Conditions influence user attitudes through emotional and functional value mediation. Effort Expectancy significantly affected functional value, while Hedonic Motivation influenced emotional value, both exhibiting mediating effects. Emotional value had a greater impact on user attitudes than functional value. These findings suggest that emotional experiences are critical in the adoption of generative AI services, highlighting the need for strategies to enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
The Impact of Macroeconomic and Organizational Factors on the Profitability of the Insurance Industry within the TVP-FAVAR Approach
Authors: Zare Mahdi Gholami , Tehranchian Amir Mansour , Samimi Ahmad Jafari
Published: February 2025

The insurance industry, as an intermediary between economic savings and risk transfer, plays a crucial role in the allocation of financial resources and the management of economic surpluses. Therefore, analyzing the profitability of this industry is of great importance. This study aims to investigate the impact of macroeconomic and internal organizational factors on the profitability of the insurance industry from 2011 to 2022 on a quarterly basis, using the TVP-FAVAR model and Python programming for data analysis and modeling the effects of economic variables. The results of this study indicate that economic shocks, such as changes in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), inflation, oil prices, exchange rates, and other macroeconomic variables, have significant impacts on the profitability of the insurance industry. Insurance companies must adopt appropriate risk management strategies to mitigate short-term economic fluctuations and aim for long-term profitability stability by improving internal processes and developing intelligent financial models. Additionally, economic policymakers should adjust macroeconomic conditions in a way that reduces the negative impacts of economic shocks on this industry and fosters greater stability.
Analysing the Social Skills and Problem Behavior of the Immigrant Learners
Authors: Toro Cherry Rosa Di , Revalde Helen , Pinili Lilibeth , Añero Marjorie
Published: February 2025

This research analysed the social skills and problem behavior of immigrant learners inside the classroom at L’enfant Roi Montessori Kindergarten. This study utilized a descriptive correlational design. It utilized an adopted survey questionnaire instrument. It was conducted at L’enfant Roi Montessori Kindergarten School, Elementary Department, located in Kirchberg Luxembourg. The respondents were 84 parents and 16 teachers, purposively selected, of the learners enrolled in kindergarten, who gave their analysation as to the social skills and problem behavior of the immigrant learners. The parent respondents were analysed in terms of the number of siblings, country of origin, educational attainment. The teacher respondent analysed the social skills and problem behavior of the immigrant learners. The data gathered were statistically treated using frequency count, simple percentage, weighted mean, and Pearson Correlation Coefficient (r). Findings revealed that the teacher’s respondent analysed the social skills to the immigrant learners inside the classroom as 3.00, suggests that these issues have significantly happened sometimes. The teacher’s respondent analysed the problem behavior to the immigrant learners inside the classroom as 2.46 suggests that these issues have rarely occurred to immigrant learners. There was a low positive correlation was found on the impact of social skills and problem behaviour on immigrant learners. This is hard to find constant dynamic nature of educational strategies highlights the need for ongoing adaptation to the varying needs and challenges encountered by learners. It is concluded that there were no relationship of social skills and problem behaviour were varied between the number of siblings, origin; and the education attainment of the parents, regarding the interventions in family, and teacher, highlighting the need to improved language course for learners and parent or after school program to better cope up the problem of immigrant in the new country. It is recommended that should be adopted to establish stronger communication channels between teachers and parents to address he educational challenges and formulate better and consistent interventions.
Secondary Science Curriculum Standards, Sustainability, and National Development in the Saudi Arabian Context
Authors: Alkalaf Tahani , Alghamdi Amani Khalaf. Hamdan
Published: February 2025

An exploratory, descriptive research design entailed a content analysis that explored Saudi Arabia’s new science standards to judge their potential to prepare adolescents to become mature adults who can contribute to achieving the Kingdom’s national development plan (Vision 2030). Findings and their interpretation may help improve future science education standard development according to the requirements of the modern era, the fourth industrial revolution, and a knowledge-based economy. We concluded that Saudi Arabia’s secondary science standards served “moderately well” in ensuring future adults’ contributions to a thriving economy and an ambitious nation. The standards especially reflected the development of learners’ balanced personality, self-confidence, independence, leadership, and cognitive/intellectual/reasoning abilities. The science standards implied respect for human capital, decision-making, and innovation. Future revisions of these standards, with sustainability in mind, should ensure that secondary science education concerns (a) decision-making for nation-building; (b) the importance of human capital in national development; and (c) the preparation of citizens to take initiative and innovate so Saudi Arabia can successfully transition to the fourth industrial revolution as a knowledge-based economy grounded in principles of sustainability.
Comparative Study of Chinese and Foreign Cultures Based on the “Zone of Proximal Development” Theory: Taking 2012 and 2024 Editions for Grade 7 for Example
Authors: Su Yujie , Yao Yujun , Zhang Yumeng , Shi Pingping , Jin Fangfang
Published: February 2025

This study aims to compare and contrast the cultural content in old and new secondary English textbooks abiding by the theory of Proximal Development Zone, exploring the sustainability of cultural education within these materials. Adopting a mixed-method approach, this research analyzes the cultural themes, content presentation, and their impact on students’ cultural cognition and intercultural competence. The results indicate significant improvements in cultural diversity and intercultural education in the newer textbooks, though gaps remain between the depth of content and students’ actual understanding. Based on these findings, the paper offers several recommendations to enhance the development and teaching practices of secondary school English textbooks.
Investigation of Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities and Mitigation Strategies in Nigeria's Oil and Gas Industry
Authors: Ebelogu Christopher Ubaka , Prasad Rajesh , Bisallah Hashim Ibrahim , Hammawa Baba Mohammed , Musa Israel
Published: February 2025

As Africa's largest oil producer, Nigeria heavily relies on its Oil & Gas (O&G) sector, which significantly contributes to the nation's GDP, export profits, and government revenue. However, this sector faces substantial challenges due to its susceptibility to cyberattacks, which exploit the vast amounts of sensitive data generated across its operations. These threats have become more prominent with the integration of digital technologies, increasing the sector's vulnerability. Despite efforts like the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation, cyber incidents like ransomware and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) continue targeting critical infrastructure, leading to severe financial, operational, and environmental impacts. The rising frequency of such attacks highlights the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures within Nigeria's O&G industry. This study aims to investigate the cybersecurity landscape in the sector, focusing on identifying prevalent cyber threats and assessing the effectiveness of current control measures. Through systematically analyzing existing research and data, the study seeks to provide insights into the evolution of cyber threats and propose strategies for strengthening the sector's cybersecurity posture.
Interrogating the Effectiveness of Nigeria’s Counterterrorism Efforts and the Variation in Boko Haram Terrorism Trajectory
Authors: OWOJORI Abimbola Joseph , FASUAN Emmanuel Olawale , ILORI Oladapo Mayowa , MATANMI Kareem A.
Published: February 2025

This paper examines the effectiveness of Nigeria’s counterterrorism efforts since 2009 from the perspective of the variation in Boko Haram sect’s trajectory and organisational capability. Given that the goal of counterterrorism is degradation of terrorists’ operational capabilities and circumvention of their armed hostilities, this study argues that Nigeria’s counterterrorism techniques, measures and campaigns have not been effective to the extent that the Boko Haram sect has remained resilient. By examining the group’s operational capacity, organisational basing, political ties, and myriads of armed hostilities, the study concludes that Nigeria’s counterterrorism approaches and efforts need to be holistic and more strategic to achieve desirable counterterrorism outcomes.
Election Administration in Nigeria: A Critique of the 2019 General Elections
Authors: UGWUIBE Onyemaechi C. , UGWUANYI Chigozie F. , UDENZE Chukwudike , IHEJIRIKA Ngozi O.
Published: February 2025

Prior to the 2019 general elections in Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had conducted five quadrennial general elections from 1999-2015. The 2019 elections were characterised by various anomalies which include but not limited to widespread rigging through multiple registrations, alteration of results at collation centres, etc. Hence, this study examines election administration in Nigeria with particular emphasis on 2019 general elections. Data for the study were basically selected from both primary and secondary sources. The study identified that poor operational logistics, weak institutional framework on the side of INEC among others, still remain a major challenge in the administration of the 2019 general elections. The paper recommends among others that adequate digitalisation of the electoral process is a necessity to prevent the possibility of street thugs destroying ballot boxes and votes, and forestalling postponement of subsequent elections in the future.
International Regulations on Laundering and Repatriation of Illicit Funds: The Need for Reforms
Authors: ABUBAKAR Samira
Published: February 2025

The international community has been embattled with curbing corruption especially the one involving the embezzlement and looting of public treasuries in developing countries. One of the proactive steps taken includes regulations to prevent the laundering of such illicit funds and facilitating repatriation of such funds to the Victim’s Countries. However, in spite of such efforts, the aims of the regulations appear not to be far-reaching. Reports by international organisations such as the World Bank, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and Transparency International (TI) are used as yardsticks to measure adequacy of the existing international legal and institutional frameworks regulating the laundering and repatriation of illicit funds with emphasis on developing countries in Africa. This paper finds that efficient prevention of laundering and repatriation of illicit funds is contingent upon a functional system of international prosecution and asset recovery mechanism which includes diligent implementation of existing legal framework and adoption of new repressive measures such as an international adjudicatory mechanism. Therefore, it is recommended that the existing operative regulations should be fully deployed and efforts should be made by the international community towards establishing a new international adjudicatory mechanism that will prosecute offenders and facilitate prompt repatriation of illicit funds.
Social Development Approach to the Promotion of Human Rights
Authors: TENDENGU Tariro , TENDENGU Lameck
Published: February 2025

Traditional models of development have been criticised for not considering issues bordering on security rights, legal rights, political rights and cultural rights as major aspects contributing to socio economic and sustainable development of countries. Development is a concept and a multifaceted phenomenon. It involves social, political and economic progress facilitated by quick technological evolution. Todaro (2012) states that development is a multidimensional process involving the reorganisation and reorientation of the entire economic and social systems. Various models have been put forward trying to define and shape development at a global level. Some of them are classical while others are contemporary. Traditional models of development include the Linear Stages Growth model influenced by the writings of Harold Domar and W. Rostow in the 1950s, modernisation theory and the dependency theories. These models emphasize development along economic lines where attention is given to increased savings, economic investment and acquisition of appropriate technology which lead to structural transformation of the economy and production. This paper therefore seeks to argue on the contention that traditional models of development have long been criticised for lack of attention to human rights and inadvertently contributing to human rights violations (Androff, 2006). This contention will be examined with reference to the role played by the Social Development Approach (SDA) to the promotion of human rights in Zimbabwe.
Issues of Peace and Security in Contemporary Nigeria
Authors: OLUWASANMI Busuyi Víctor , OLUWASANMI Ayodele C. , OJO Sunday Kayode
Published: February 2025

The issue of insecurity in contemporary Nigeria has become a threat to both internal and international peace and security with ever growing violence and attacks on security forces, civilians, churches, media houses as well as international bodies such as the United Nations. Consequently, we examine the complex issues that have affected the peace and security of contemporary Nigeria. This is done with the aim of finding solutions that can lead to success in fending off insurgency in contemporary Nigeria. Data used for this study was sourced from peace and security bulletin, books, newspapers and related journal articles on security issues. Using ordinary historical analysis, the result shows that the apparatus of peace and security earlier employed by the Nigerian state is inadequate. The findings of this paper identified the individuals as the centrepiece from where the household, community, the local government area, the state and the federation evolve and revolve as peace and security circles of different radii. It posited that peace and security concerns are in circles and actors within each circle are better attuned to concentrate and manage the peace and security challenge therein.  This paper thus suggests the need for decentralization of the police and other state owned agencies of internal security management in order to mitigate the upsurge in crime and violence including those emanating from armed robbers, political assassins, ransom kidnappers, oil thieves, and Islamic insurgents among others.
Security Agencies and the Management of Media’s Early Warning Report
Authors: BODUNDE David Oluwafemi , AFOLABI Muyiwa B.
Published: February 2025

One of the sustainable factors that keep a nation from impending danger is early warning. In the world of information, the media assists the security agents to gather information through information-sharing and dissemination to keep the world out of impending dangers. Both the press and security agencies need each other in the process of gathering important information that touches on the political security of a nation. With the wave of terrorism, nuclear proliferation, insurgency and environmental hazard which pose threat to national security, the world needs quick information on escalating developments, be they slow and gradual or quick and sudden, to react timely and effectively, if possible, leaving them time to employ intelligence and other non-coercive or military preventive measures. Since these measures require information, therefore, the press and security roles are interdependent, hence an attempt by this paper to highlight the importance roles of security agencies and the media in early warning. It adopts persuasive communication theory and unified theory of acceptance and use of technology and derives its data from observation and desk research. The paper concludes that, if early warning signal is well reported by the media and intelligently processed by the security agencies, it will help a nation to combat crimes, promote peace and be ready to face future threats.
Theorising the Negative Impacts of the Niger Delta Development Commission’s Social Services in Odi Community, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Authors: AKINYOADE Demola Victor
Published: February 2025

The paper focused on the negative impacts of the Niger Delta Development Commission’s (NDDC) social services in Odi, one of the communities in the Niger Delta. The negative impacts of the social services in Odi are consequences of the mutual interactions of the interventions and the community context. The study employed a case study research design and data were collected through key informant and in-depth interviews, document and observation. Forty participants were interviewed in 60 face-to-face and mobile-phone interviews. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and later analysed using ATLAS.ti 7.0. Findings show that the pervasive perception of the NDDC’s social services as resources triggers feelings of greed and likely deprivation in actors and thus motivated them to struggle for the benefits. This determines and drives the mutual impacts of the social services and the context triggering other negative impacts including the black hole of interactions, malevolent charity-beggar relationship between the Commission and beneficiary community, and oppressiveness and divisiveness of the NDDC interventions. This lends credence to the notion that interventions in conflict context have the potential for negative (conflict exacerbating and peace undermining) impacts.
The United Nations Counterterrorism Strategy in West Africa
Authors: OLUWASUJI Clement Olawole , AFOLABI Muyiwa B.
Published: February 2025

Terrorism has undoubtedly become a potent security issue not just to West African nations but to the entire world. September 11, 2001 experience of the United States has strategically repositioned sub-regional, regional and international organisations to employ diverse counter-terrorism measures to address the menace. This article assesses the counterterrorism strategy of the United Nations (UN) in an attempt to ascertain the relevance, adequacy and challenges of the legal, institutional and policy instruments of the UN in West Africa. It is a truism to state that the African States have been threatened with terrorism incidences. Efforts of individual states and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are not yielding expected results due to infiltration of terrorist groups; weak government institutions; porosity of international borders, youth unemployment, poverty and a host of other internal factors. The article concludes that the UN counter-terrorism strategy has the potential, together with the existing regional and sub-regional instruments to expeditiously derogate heinous terrorist attacks and related problems in West Africa. It is recommended, therefore that, there is a need for improved collaborative efforts between UN and ECOWAS in order to achieve goals of the UN counterterrorism strategy while good governance is needed to ameliorate government weakness and failures.
Revamping the Roles of Non-State Policing Actors: An Appraisal of KAROTA in Kano Metropolis
Authors: BARJE Timothy Zakimayu , ABEDO Abdussalam Umar
Published: February 2025

The challenges of everyday policing in a large commercial city like Kano makes it expedient for the state government to consider alternative solutions using non-state policing actors in maintaining law and order. The popularity of non-state policing actors is fast becoming acceptable even amongst state governors who exploit the opportunity to establish those using state laws for specific functions. By looking at the establishment and activities of the Kano Roads and Transport Agency (KAROTA), this research aims to examine how non-state policing groups are instrumental in maintaining law and order within the Kano metropolis. Being residents of Kano when KAROTA was newly established, the authors relieved some of their experiences in writing the research, coupled with interviews conducted with other residents, agents and administrators of the agency and some newspaper reports. It concludes that with proper handling some of the negative tendencies of KAROTA can be corrected and the agency aligned for greater services.
Challenges of Clerical Sexual Abuse: Our Family Responsibilities and Collective Action
Authors: MADU Jonathan Chukwuemeka
Published: February 2025

Clerical sexual abuse is a contradiction of life of chastity, an evangelical virtue for Catholic priestly vocation, which one has to observe as a chosen way of life. Yet, in recent years, the Roman Catholic Church worldwide has faced a dramatic increase in allegations of sexual abuse by its clergy, which affects the peace, security, social development and constitutes an abuse of human rights. One long term response has been called to allow clergy to marry but there are reasons to believe that this may not bring about the desired outcome. This article focuses on and explores the challenges as well as argues for family responsibilities in addressing clerical sexual abuse, and after examining the experience of a number of countries, the article suggests collective actions which have the potential to bring about the desired change.
National Security and the Threat of Arms Proliferation: A Case Study of Nigeria’s Niger Delta
Authors: ABOYADE Ariyo Sunday
Published: February 2025

The implications of the proliferation of small arms and light weapons (SALWs) on Nigeria’s national security are mammoth posing an existential threat to the state. The crisis that engulfed the Niger Delta, especially from the 1990s onward was exacerbated by the copious availability of SALWs in the region. Adopting a historical approach, this paper examines the strategic implications of the proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALWs) in the delta region for Nigeria’s national security. The Social Conflict Theory and Human Needs Theory are adopted as theoretical frameworks for the study. Based on its findings, the paper concludes that the Nigerian governments have not been entirely sincere to the process of curbing the scourge of arms proliferation in the country. It recommends effective regulations and border control as an efficient measure to address the illicit trade in SALWs and its proliferation and asserts that if the problems of proliferation in the Niger Delta region and other parts of Nigeria are not addressed frontally, the non-state armed and warlords operating in the regions will undermine the state and plunge it into a dangerous conflict zone where the gangs will rule at the expense of legitimate authority, development, security and progress of all.
Nigeria’s Amalgamation, Social (In)Justice and Security Implications
Authors: OLADIPO Temidayo David , BODUNDE David Oluwafemi
Published: February 2025

Nigeria emerged in 1914 after the colonialists amalgamated the southern and northern protectorates for administrative purposes without negotiation of the conditions of amity between peoples of both sides. However, with independence from British rule on 1st October 1960, come some challenges arising from glueing together peoples with divergent cultures, languages, historical antecedents and religions. Some of these problems have metamorphosed over time to generate serious security issues. Taking into consideration Nigeria’s political history, this paper examines the implications of the welding of diverse peoples with different orientations for Nigeria’s unity, peace and security. The core position of the paper is that amalgamation was accompanied by some inevitable social injustice that arose as a result of coercing unequals together; the consequence is that social injustice in the Nigerian state bred insecurity. This is so because Nigeria, as a result of the amalgamation, was made to become a deeply divided society. This is responsible for entrenching deep fault lines which have engendered violence and thus threatened security in Nigeria. The methodology employed for the study is qualitative in nature and involves critical content analysis of texts, library and archival materials.
Scourge of Ages: African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) Interventions in Somalia and the Free Reign of Violence in Africa
Authors: BAMIDELE Oluwaseun , IDOWU Olusegun Oladele
Published: February 2025

For the draftsmen and composers of the African Union (AU), the organ of Peace and Security Council (PSC) is not only a clone of the Security Council of the United Nations; it is intended to give aggregate security and early-cautioning course of action against Africa's unlimited clashes and to encourage auspicious and proficient reaction. Also, the Constitutive Act and the Protocol on the PSC accommodate more vigorous engagement and significantly more noteworthy extension in examples of both between and intra-state clashes. Be that as it may, the intercessions of the PSC in some of Africa's auditoriums of contention have brought up central issues on how the organ plays out its triangular parts of contention anticipation, administration, and determination. With a unique spotlight on the Horn of Africa - the most unstable and seemingly a standout amongst the most hazardous districts on the planet, the paper expects to evaluate the difficulties confronting PSC mediation instruments, particularly the parts of the African Standby Force and its activities. The paper contends that the PSC must move past negligible talk of plan setting to more 'powerful or aggressive' engagement by fortifying its tasks. It at last backers’ proactive strategy choices on how its parts could be upgraded in the district.
United States Withdrawal from Iran’s Nuclear Deal: Implications for Global Peace and Security in the 21st Century
Authors: ADE-IBIJOLA Aderemi Opeyemi , EMMANUEL Chinedu Victor
Published: February 2025

The United States withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear deal better known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018 was one of the biggest and most controversial foreign policy decisions made by the Donald Trump Presidency. Since America withdrew from the JCPOA, tensions between the United States and Iran have risen steadily and reached a boiling point in recent months, sparking fears of war. It is within this context that this paper examines the implications of America withdrawal from the nuclear deal for global peace and security in the 21st century. The study adopted a qualitative research method that is descriptive and explanatory. Primary data were collected through in-depth interviews while secondary data were obtained from books and other sources. The study leveraged the liberalist and realist theories to explain America withdrawal from the nuclear deal and the Iranian response. Findings revealed that the United States withdrawal from the nuclear deal has worsened relations between Washington and Tehran given the escalating tension between the two countries especially with the killing of a top Iranian General by the United States in January 2020. The paper, therefore, recommends a renewed round of talks among parties to the JCPOA to address the contentious issues in the deal.
Coronavirus Disease-2019: A Threat to Global Peace and Security
Authors: RUKUNI Tinashe , KANSIIME Noel , COLLIN Asani , OYINLOYE Olaoluwa Babatunde A.
Published: February 2025

The outbreak of the “Coronavirus disease 2019” on a worldwide basis has brought about an unprecedented threat to the already fragile global peace and security position. The epidemic has had catastrophic social, economic, and political consequences on a global scale. The global pandemic which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019 has become a source of serious international debate, a humanitarian crisis of fearsome proportions, and sparked conflict among the world's major powers. It is against this background and perturbing development that this paper interrogates the implications of Coronavirus disease 2019 as a threat to global peace and security. Thus, the fulcrum of the ensuing discourse is anchored on the examination of the post-Covid-19 outbreak humanitarian crisis, surge in domestic violence in lockdown periods the world over, the imminent world economic recession, food insecurity, revival of xenophobia related violence and the ignition of geopolitical conflict mainly among the world's major economic and political powers. The paper was based on the qualitative research paradigm, as it sought to probe deep into contemporary issues around the novel Covid-19 pandemic. The paper found out that Covid-19 is a serious threat to global peace and security and has also perpetuated a global humanitarian crisis, gender-based, economic recession violence, and xenophobia.  Based on the salient findings and major conclusions reached the paper ends by proffering recommendations tailored to promote global peace and security in the aftermath of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Light Microscopic Morphometry of Species under two Cosmopolitan Centric Diatom Coscinodiscus and Chaetoceros from Hooghly-Matla Estuarine Waters around Indian Sundarbans
Authors: Mukherjee Abhishek
Published: February 2025

The paper describes the light microscope mediated morphometry of widespread centric diatom genera Coscinodiscus and
Chaetoceros based on surveys conducted for more than 15 years (2009-2024) in the brackish water realm of the Hooghly
River involving sampling sites within the domain of Hooghly-Matla estuarine ecoregion encompassing both mangroves
dominated as well as mangrove-devoid coastal areas associated with the Indian Sundarbans. The two genera were selected
for the study owing to them being particularly large under their respective taxonomic families. Samples were collected
year-round which was segregated into premonsoon, monsoon and post monsoon seasons to differentiate between the
physicochemical influence on the distribution of certain species. It revealed the species that were present year-round as well
as the seasonal ones. Some of the species observed during the study were not hitherto described from Hooghly estuarine
region. The species at least twice recorded within a year were considered for the study to exclude the accidental introductions.
A total of 19 species belonging to Coscinodiscus and 23 species under Chaetoceros were documented repetitively throughout
the duration of the study. These species are described and illustrated in this article based on observations made under light
microscopic objectives.
Características agronômicas da cultura do feijão fertirrigado com vinhaça em Latossolo de Cerrado
Authors: Caravina Sandro Marcelo , Teixeira Marconi Batista , Cunha Fernando Nobre , Silva Nelmício Furtado da , Sobrinho Oswaldo Palma Lopes , Lora Jacyr , Miranda Héctor Alexis
Published: February 2025

Nos últimos anos, o interesse pelo cultivo do feijão tem crescido entre os produtores que tem adotado tecnologias mais avançadas, como a irrigação e fertirrigação, além da utilização de fertilizante natural como a vinhaça. Objetivou-se avaliar os componentes do rendimento do feijão-comum (cultivar BRS Estilo) fertirrigado com vinhaça submetido aos regimes hídricos de sequeiro e irrigado em Latossolo Vermelho distroférrico. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi em blocos ao acaso, esquema fatorial 4 × 2 (quatro doses de vinhaça: 0, 100, 200 e 300 m3 ha-1 e dois regimes hídricos: irrigado e de sequeiro), com três repetições. Foi utilizado um sistema de irrigação localizada, o método de irrigação foi o superficial e a lâmina de irrigação aplicada foi a de 100% da reposição hídrica da capacidade de campo. A fertirrigação com vinhaça foi realizada 50% da dose antes do plantio e os outros 50%, de acordo com os tratamentos, aos 50 dias após o plantio. Foram utilizadas sementes de feijão da cultivar BRS Estilo. Foram avaliados o número de vagens planta, número de grãos vagens e número de vagens chochas. A cultura do feijão-comum (cultivar BRS Estilo) é beneficiada pela aplicação de vinhaça via fertirrigação, com influência direta nos componentes produtivos.
Analysis of Enterprise Management Software Development and Project Management Based on DevOps
Authors: Zhang Qinhong
Published: February 2025

In the process of enterprise software development, traditional development and operations models face challenges such as low release efficiency and poor stability. This research explores the application of DevOps theory in enterprise management software development and project management. Through literature review and case analysis, the core principles and practices of DevOps are systematically explained, with a focus on the implementation strategies of key components such as continuous integration, automated testing, and monitoring feedback. The study finds that DevOps can effectively improve software delivery efficiency and enhance system stability. Using an e-commerce platform as a case study, the implementation of DevOps significantly improved release efficiency and system availability. The results provide a theoretical basis and practical reference for enterprises to implement DevOps transformation.
The Role of Social Media in Informal English Learning: A Case Study of Language Learning Communities
Authors: Zhu Wenting
Published: February 2025

This paper explores the role of social media in informal English learning, with a focus on language learning communities. In the digital era, social media has transformed the landscape of language acquisition. Traditional learning methods are being augmented by the vast opportunities social media offers.Using a case - study approach, data is collected from multiple language learning communities on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The research combines literature review, online community observation, and surveys/interviews. Results indicate that social media significantly promotes informal English learning. It provides a global stage for learners to interact with diverse speakers, offers instant feedback, and enriches learning through various content forms.Language learning communities on social media foster high - level interactivity, enhancing learners' motivation and language skills. They also facilitate cultural exchange, which is essential for a comprehensive understanding of the language. However, challenges such as unstructured learning and misinformation exist. Overall, social media holds great potential for informal English learning, and future research should focus on optimizing its use.
Existence and Meaning: Socrates’ Understanding of Life and Responsibility
Authors: Chen Amy
Published: February 2025

This paper explores Socrates’ philosophy as a profound framework for understanding human existence, morality, and social responsibility. Through dialogues such as Apology and Crito, it examines six key themes: the shift in philosophical focus to the soul, the significance of self-knowledge, the equation of knowledge with virtue, the dichotomy of soul and body, the tension between individual ethics and societal laws, and the transformative power of the Socratic Method. Socrates revolutionized philosophy by prioritizing ethical reflection and personal introspection over natural philosophy, emphasizing the pursuit of virtue and moral responsibility. His commitment to the rule of law, tempered by the courage to question injustice, reflects a nuanced approach to balancing personal conscience with societal obligations. Socrates’ principles remain deeply relevant to modern ethical dilemmas, including debates on justice, education, and civic responsibility. By fostering intellectual humility, self-awareness, and critical inquiry, Socratic philosophy offers timeless guidance on leading a meaningful and morally grounded life. This analysis underscores Socrates’ enduring influence, inspiring both individual transformation and collective harmony in contemporary society.
The Development Of 3D Reconstruction in The Field of Autonomous Driving Based on NeRF Methods
Authors: Wu Han
Published: February 2025

The process of 3D reconstruction is essential for the functionality of autonomous vehicles.3D reconstruction technology can take the 2D visual image information and other data collected by sensors and reconstruct a three-dimensional scene of the surrounding environment, providing autonomous vehicles with more precise environmental perception. As one of the most capable and influential 3D reconstruction methods in recent years, NeRF has become a focal point of interest and extensive investigation within the realm of autonomous driving technology.This paper concentrate on the application of the NeRF method in 3D reconstruction within the field of autonomous driving. Aiming at the NeRF with high resolution and high detail reconstruction capabilities, it first introduces the implementation principle of the original NeRF method, and then introduces various improved NeRF methods based on this approach. Subsequently, it presents the features of the improved NeRF methods as well as their shortcomings and difficulties in 3D reconstruction for autonomous driving. Finally, the future development trend of the NeRF method is discussed and predicted.
Implementation and Evaluation of a Simple Convolutional Neural Network for Object Classification in Visual Assistance Systems
Authors: Pu Raymond
Published: February 2025

Image object recognition and classification has become more widespread in use and capable in functionality due to advancement in machine learning. One application of it is visual assistance systems for visually impaired persons, and there has been many existing proposed implementations and solutions about such systems. This article implements a simple convolutional neural network (CNN) machine learning model based on a simpler version of the architectures found in existing object detection models, which is trained using select data categories of the ImageNet dataset. The model is evaluated using sparse categorical accuracies, measuring the proportion of correct classifications, and comparing the number of predicted and expected classifications for each data category. The accuracy of the model did not perform well as expected because of significant overfitting behavior noticed through the validation loss. Even if early stopping to reduce overfitting is implemented, the overall accuracies still cannot be fully remediated. However, the difference between the number of expected and actual predictions is comparable.
Construction of Decision Support System for Enterprise Sustainable Management Based on Big Data
Authors: Hou Rain
Published: February 2025

In this study, a decision support system for sustainable management of enterprises based on big data is constructed to address the challenges of sustainable development faced by enterprises in the era of big data. The system integrates real-time data flow analysis and prediction models to realize an integrated process from data collection, processing, analysis to decision support. The study improves the efficiency of data flow and value mining by developing a system model with a four-tier architecture, and establishes a comprehensive system of sustainability management indicators by applying advanced technologies such as machine learning. The system also provides a visualization interface with interactive tools to assist management in making quick decisions. Practical results show that the system significantly improves the efficiency and accuracy of corporate decision-making, effectively promotes the balanced development of economic benefits and social responsibility, and provides strong support for corporate sustainable development.
The Effect of Somatosensory Interactive Movement on Emotion and Emotion-related Attention Bias in Sedentary College Students
Authors: Mao Zhengwei
Published: February 2025

In order to explore whether sedentary college students can get more and better emotional benefits from motion-sensory interactive exercise compared with traditional aerobic exercise. In this study, 18 sedentary college students were selected in a cross-controlled experiment to receive 2 times of exercise in a random balanced order. 1) In the somatosensory interactive exercise group, subjects were asked to perform somatosensory dance for 30 minutes; 2) Power bicycle group: Subjects were required to do 30 minutes of power bicycle; Each subject completed the mood scale, emotion regulation strategy scale, self-efficacy scale, exercise enjoyment questionnaire and emotional attention bias tasks before and after the intervention. The results showed that: 1) Compared with power cycling exercise, the positive emotion was significantly improved and the negative emotion was decreased after the intervention (p < 0.05); In addition, somatosensory interactive exercise made college students gain greater self-efficacy (p < 0.05); In addition, motion-sensing interactive exercise obtained better sports enjoyment (p < 0.05). 2) The results of the attention bias task test of emotion showed that compared with the power bicycle exercise, the subjects who participated in the somatosensory interactive exercise could disengage from the negative emotion-related cues more quickly (p < 0.05). However, no difference was found in positive emotion-related cues between the two forms of exercise (p>0.05). Somatosensory interactive movement can be used as a potential tool to improve negative emotions and mobilize positive emotions, and is a very effective way of emotion regulation.
Study on the Translation of English Movie Titles from the Perspective of Functional Equivalence Theory
Authors: He Ying
Published: February 2025

With the advancement of the times, the film industry has developed rapidly, and numerous new films are released worldwide each year. Among them, many English-language films introduced to China have gained widespread popularity, enriching the cultural and entertainment lives of the audience. The introduction of these films has spurred related translation work, with the translation of movie titles being one of the most crucial aspects. The translation of movie titles is a highly creative task: a well-executed translation enhances the film’s appeal, while a poorly translated title can lead to undesirable outcomes. As the "face" of the film, the title serves as a concise summary of the movie’s content and plays a key role in attracting the audience's attention. With the aim of exploring how to translate movie titles effectively to open a window for cultural exchange, this paper, guided by Nida’s functional equivalence theory, investigates the translation of English movie titles. This research not only provides theoretical guidance for translating foreign films into Chinese but also helps enhance our understanding of foreign cultures, thereby promoting cultural communication and mutual appreciation between China and other countries.
A Study on the Factors Influencing the Consumption Upgrade of Urban and Rural Residents in Chinese Provinces
Authors: Chen Wenjun , Wang Shenling
Published: February 2025

This paper aims to explore the evolution characteristics of the consumption structure and the factors influencing the consumption upgrade among urban and rural residents in Chinese provinces. Based on interprovincial data of urban and rural residents' consumption, the paper analyzes the demand elasticity of eight major types of consumption and examines the impact of urbanization rate and elderly dependency ratio on consumption upgrade. The study finds that the urbanization rate is a key factor in promoting the growth of consumption expenditure. This paper provides empirical evidence for understanding the changes in the consumption structure of urban and rural residents in China and offers references for formulating relevant policies.