bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Osteogenesis Imperfecta with Associated Ostium Secundum Atrial Septal Defect: A Case Report from North Central Nigeria
Authors: Ogunkunle Taofik Oluwaseun , Ibrahim Tajudeen Lanre , Bello Surajudeen Oyeleke , Embugushiki Victor Adigidzi
Published: January 2025

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a group of inherited disorders of connective tissue characterized by increased bone fragility. The disease can manifest in a range of severities, from mild cases with few fractures and minor skeletal deformities to severe forms that may result in stillbirth or birth with multiple fractures and other complications. We report a case of OI (probably type III) with concomitant ostium secundum atrial septal defect in an 8-day male neonate who had no family history of the disease from North Central Nigeria. The baby had progressive respiratory distress with hypoxia from the 2nd day of life. He was managed conservatively, discharged after 7 days of hospitalization, and remained clinically stable on follow-up visits. This is to highlight the sporadic occurrence of Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), its co-occurrence with congenital heart disease, and the challenges in providing care.
A Rare Cause of Acute Kidney Injury in Previously Healthy Person: Mucormycosis
Authors: Garg Abhishek , Duggal Rajan , Nandwani Ashish
Published: January 2025

Opportunistic infections due to fungi are common in immunocompromised patients due to cell mediated immune dysfunction, humoral immunity defects, phagocytic defects and complement disorders.However,rarly these infections can affect previously healthy individuals as well.High index of suspicion is necessary for eary diagnosis and successful outcomes.We describe a case of previously healthy young male, who presented with acute kidney injury and was diagnosed to have disseminated abdominal mucormycosis involving kidneys.
Risk Factors and Outcomes of Multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Kelantan, Malaysia: A Multicenter Case–control Study
Authors: Salim Siti Norfairuz Md. , Din Nurul Izzah Md , Rashid Rosnita , Hitam Sharifah Aisyah Sayed , Deris Zakuan Zainy
Published: January 2025

Background:

Increasing trend and spread of multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MDR-PA) in clinical settings is a great challenge in managing patients with infections caused by this pathogen.

Objective:

To determine the risk factors and outcomes of MDR-PA acquisition in the northeastern state of Malaysia. In addition, this study also reported on the susceptibility pattern and common resistant genes among MDR-PA.

Materials and Methods:

MDR-PA isolates obtained between March 2021 and February 2022 from all four major hospitals in the state of Kelantan, Malaysia, were submitted for susceptibility and resistant genes identification. The clinical data of the patients with MDR-PA were retrospectively reviewed. The risk factors and outcomes of MDR-PA acquired patients were analyzed by comparing with patients who acquired susceptible-PA while admitted to the same hospital during the study time.

Results:

A total of 100 MDR-PA and 100 susceptible-PA cases were included. Ceftolozane–tazobactam was susceptible in 41.3% of MDR-PA compared to only 4%–8% with other β-lactams. About half (46%) of the MDR-PA isolates harbored the bla
-NDM-1 gene, but none had the bla
-OXA-48 gene. Factors independently associated with MDR-PA acquisitions were age (OR: 1.02; P = 0.028), genitourinary disorder (OR: 6.89; P = 0.001), and central venous catheter (OR: 3.18; P = 0.001). In addition, MDR-PA acquisitions were found to be associated with antimicrobial treatment failure (41.1% vs. 25.0%; P = 0.001) and mortality (40.0% versus 6.0%; P <0.001).

Conclusion:

Most of the MDR-PA strains in Kelantan tertiary hospitals harbored the bla
-NDM-1 gene, which is easily transmissible and can lead to an outbreak. Nonetheless, a significant number of the MDR-PA isolates were still susceptible to ceftolozane–tazobactam.
Random subsets of Cantor sets generated by trees of coin flips
Authors: Allaart Pieter , Jones Taylor
Published: January 2025

We introduce a natural way to construct a random subset of a homogeneous Cantor set

C

in

[0,1]

via random labelings of an infinite

M

-ary tree, where

M\geq 2

. The Cantor set

C

is the attractor of an equicontractive iterated function system

\{f_{1},\dots,f_{N}\}

that satisfies the open set condition with

(0,1)

as the open set. For a fixed probability vector

(p_{1},\dots,p_{N})

, each edge in the infinite

M

-ary tree is independently labeled

i

with probability

p_{i}

, for all

i=1,2,\dots,N

. Thus, each infinite path in the tree receives a random label sequence of numbers from

\{1,2,\dots,N\}

. We define

F

to be the (random) set of those points

x\in C

which have a coding that is equal to the label sequence of some infinite path starting at the root of the tree. The set

F

may be viewed as a statistically self-similar set with extreme overlaps, and as such, its Hausdorff and box-counting dimensions coincide. We prove non-trivial upper and lower bounds for this dimension, and obtain the exact dimension in a few special cases. For instance, when

M=N

and

p_{i}=1/N

for each

i

, we show that

F

is almost surely of full Hausdorff dimension in

C

but of zero Hausdorff measure in its dimension. For the case of two maps and a binary tree, we also consider deterministic labelings of the tree where, for a fixed integer

m\geq 2

, every

m

th edge is labeled

1

, and compute the exact Hausdorff dimension of the resulting subset of

C

.
Об одном уточнении теоремы Шнайдера-Ленга. II. Арифметика вырожденного случая
Authors: Yanchenko Aleksandr Yakovlevich
Published: January 2025

В работе рассмотрены некоторые арифметические свойства значений мероморфных функций конечного порядка $g_1(z),…,g_n(z)$ таких, что каждая из $g'_i(z)$ алгебраически зависима с функциями $g_1(z),…,g_n(z)$ над полем алгебраических чисел $K$, $[K:\mathbb{Q}]<+\infty$. Показано, что, если степень трансцендентности поля $\mathbb{C}(g_1(z),…,g_n(z))$ равна единице и существует точка $z_0\in\mathbb{C}$, в которой все $g_i(z_0)\in K$, то функции $\{g_i(z)\}$ имеют вид либо $\{R_i(z-z_0)\}$, либо $\{R_i(e^{\alpha(z-z_0)})\}$, либо $\{R_{i,1}(\wp(z-z_0+{\omega_1}/{2}))+ \wp'(z-z_0+{\omega_1}/{2}) R_{i,2}(\wp(z-z_0+{\omega_1}/{2}))\}$ (где все $R_{i,j}(t)$, $R_i(t)$ - рациональные функции с коэффициентами из некоторого поля $K_1$, $[K_1:K]<+\infty$; $\alpha\in K_1$; $\wp(z)$ - эллиптическая функция Вейерштрасса с одним из периодов $\omega_1$ и алгебраическими (из поля $K_1$) инвариантами $g_2$, $g_3$).
Библиография: 3 названия.
Жесткие пуассоновские надстройки без корней
Authors: Ryzhikov Valerii Valentinovich
Published: January 2025

Наличие в спектре эргодического автоморфизма $S$ дискретной рациональной
компоненты несовместимо с наличием определенных корней у него. Если $T$ -
эргодический автоморфизм пространства с сигма-конечной мерой, в произведении
$S\otimes T$ дискретный спектр исчезает, но подобно улыбке Чеширского Кота
останется память о нем в виде отсутствия корней. При некоторых дополнительных
условиях этот эффект наследует пуассоновская надстройка над произведением.
Отталкиваясь от этой идеи, мы предлагаем простую конструкцию ранга один, для
которой пуассоновская надстройка не имеет корней и является жесткой.
Библиография: 12 названий.
Zasób Archiwum Narodowego w Krakowie a makiety architektoniczne nieistniejących obiektów
Authors: Gaweł Robert
Published: January 2025

Jedną z wielu możliwości wizualizacji zrekonstruowanej formy architektonicznej nieistniejących budynków jest zbudowanie ich makiet. W Muzeum Podgórza, będącym odziałem Muzeum Krakowa, od 2023 r. sukcesywnie budowane są makiety nieistniających obiektów, których kształt architektoniczny mógł zostać odtworzony w dużej mierze dzięki dokumentom przechowywanym w zasobie Archiwum Narodowego w Krakowie. I choć nie jest to jedyne źródło wykorzystywane przy tej pracy, jest ono niezwykle istotne.
Spacer w przeszłość. Potencjał wykorzystania archiwaliów w turystyce kulturowej na przykładzie trasy Śladami Starej Wisły w aplikacji mobilnej na smartfony
Authors: Sokół  , Warzecha Aldona
Published: January 2025

Artykuł analizuje możliwości wykorzystania materiałów archiwalnych w turystyce kulturowej z zastosowaniem nowoczesnych technologii, w szczególności aplikacji mobilnych. Autorki opisują proces tworzenia interaktywnego spaceru Śladami Starej Wisły w Krakowie, dostępnego w aplikacji mobilnej Loxper. Trasa, oparta na materiałach archiwalnych, takich jak mapy, zdjęcia i dokumenty, prezentuje miejsca historyczne związane ze Starą Wisłą, w tym obiekty już nieistniejące. W tekście podkreślono potencjał użycia materiałów archiwalnych z wykorzystaniem nowoczesnych technologicznie rozwiązań, takich jak aplikacje mobilne oparte na geolokalizacji, rzeczywistość rozszerzona (AR) i wirtualna (VR). Takie zastosowanie archiwaliów pozwala wizualizować nieistniejące obiekty, wzbogaca doświadczenia turystyczne, umożliwia obrazowanie przeszłości w atrakcyjny i angażujący sposób. Autorki wskazują na istotną rolę zasobu archiwów państwowych w rozwoju turystyki kulturowej, a także potencjał współpracy archiwistów z programistami w celu tworzenia innowacyjnych narzędzi edukacyjnych.
Unpacking the Nuances Behind One-Sided Gendered Violence: A Case Study of The King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Authors: Mqoboli Hlumisa , Kasa Luvo
Published: January 2025

South Africa grapples with a pervasive GBV crisis evident in femicide, intimate partner violence, and sexual assault statistics. Gender-based violence is defined as the human-rights violation that occurs globally, in both developing and developed countries, irrespective of culture, socio-economic class or religion and it varies in frequency, forms and extent from country to country. While GBV has long been acknowledged as a pervasive issue impacting women in South Africa, recent research reveals a less recognised aspect men also experience significant abuse, often concealed by silence and stigma. In South Africa, a country with high rates of violence, this study explores the intricate interactions between cultural norms, societal expectations, and the frequency of gender-based violence against men. The Person-In-Environment theory was used in semi-structured interviews with 12 participants as part of the study's qualitative methodology. The study revealed that GBV against men is a significant yet often invisible problem. They further revealed how societal norms such as toxic masculinity, silence surrounding male vulnerability and cultural justifications contributed the occurrence and under-reporting of GBV against men as well as discouraged them from seeking help. Additionally, the findings shaded light on the specific barriers men encounter in accessing support services, highlighting the need for gender inclusive interventions.
Examining the Motivators of Prisoners to Study Using Technology While in Prison
Authors: Mahlangu Vimbi Petrus
Published: January 2025

The study sought to investigate the motivational elements that drive inmates to participate in e-learning while incarcerated, arguing that despite difficult living conditions, offenders are eager to acquire additional knowledge. The research was carried out at a correctional facility in Namibia, using qualitative methodologies, mostly interviews, which were in line with an interpretive paradigm. Thematic analysis was employed, using transcriptions provided by a proficient transcriber. The analysis revealed a transition in Namibia's legal framework towards corrections and the reintegration of individuals into the community. The findings revealed that inmates were driven by a strong desire to provide for their families and make a meaningful impact on society after their release. This motivation was influenced by the educational accomplishments of their family members and a sense of personal responsibility. The accessibility and flexibility of e-learning were important factors, as participants appreciated the simplicity of obtaining information online. They viewed distance education as a very successful and enjoyable method of learning, acknowledging its significance in personal development. The decision to use e-learning was further supported by institutional limitations, such as a lack of personnel and prohibitions on conducting studies. Participants emphasised the ease and practicality of retrieving information via computers and the internet, thanks to the facilities provided within the facility. Inmates considered distance education as a practical way to make academic progress, even if they had to deal with obstacles including time and budget constraints.
A Study of Joint Liberal Arts Curriculum Operation for College Students in the Shared University System
Authors: Eo Seong Min , Choi Ji Yeon , Lee Hee Jae
Published: January 2025

This study aims to present the development and implementation case of a joint liberal arts curriculum for college students through the Shared University system, and to derive implications for operating shared liberal arts curricula among regional universities. The research procedure was as follows: First, Focus Group Interviews (FGI) were conducted with 16 college students and 3 faculty members to understand the difficulties faced by college students in regional universities. Next, the core competencies and curricula of universities in the Gangwon region were investigated and analyzed to develop a joint liberal arts curriculum. Finally, a survey was conducted and analyzed with 130 college students who completed the joint liberal arts curriculum developed by the shared university system. The common liberal arts courses of Shared University were positively evaluated in terms of diversity and convenience of classes. Additionally, there was a significant correlation between satisfaction with the curriculum and the desire to remain and form lasting ties in the region. The findings highlight how shared universities, as unified educational platforms, can facilitate the exchange of liberal arts education, enhance inter-university collaboration, and generate educational outcomes challenging to achieve by individual institutions alone. This suggests shared universities can significantly enhance regional education capabilities and act as a pivotal hub connecting various regional universities.
Exploring Writing to Learn in University Assignments : A Case Study of University A
Authors: Son Dajung , Byun Hyunjung , Seo Younkyung
Published: January 2025

This study aimed to develop a classification framework for types of Writing to Learn (WTL) and, based on this framework, analyze the writing assignments in various courses at University A to explore how writing is used as a tool for learning. To achieve this, writing assignments from all courses offered during the first and second semesters of 2023 at University A were analyzed. First, through a literature review and two rounds of expert validation, five types of WTL assignments for university-level writing were classified as ‘Summarizing, Reflective Writing, Expository Writing, Argumentative Writing, and Creative Inquiry Writing’. Based on this classification, the use of each type of writing assignment was analyzed according to semester, college, grade level, course completion type, class operation type, and teaching method. The results showed that only 23% of the courses offered in 2023 included writing assignments, with ‘Reflective Writing’ being the most common among the five types. This study revealed that writing assignments at University A are predominantly focused on specific types of writing assignments within the context of Writing to Learn and that Writing to Learn is scarcely utilized in courses other than face-to-face classes. It is suggested that writing assignments using Writing to Learn should be more actively and effectively employed to enhance students’ academic abilities and critical thinking skills.
Student Engagement and Perceptions in College English Writing Classes Based on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Authors: Bok Eunim , Cho Youngsang
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study is to examine Korean college students’ engagement with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in English academic writing classes and their perceptions of this integration. A total of 47 students participated in the study during the spring semester of 2024. The primary data source was a survey questionnaire that included multiple-choice questions, five-Likert scale questions, and open-ended questions. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative responses were examined through thematic analysis. The findings reveal that many students tended to focus on a single SDG within the social or environmental domain throughout the semester, generally selecting topics based on their interests and/or familiarity. They also placed greater value on the individual writing process compared to the interactive writing process. These results suggest areas where students’ engagement with the SDGs and related writing activities could be improved. Regarding their perceptions, most students viewed the integration of the SDGs as appropriate, emphasizing their relevance as writing topics and their educational value. SDG-focused writing activities were perceived as beneficial for enhancing students’ learning in both cognitive and social-emotional domains, particularly by deepening their awareness and understanding of SDG-related issues and improving their experience with English academic writing. However, students reported relatively less growth in their social-emotional development compared to cognitive development and exhibited limited intrinsic interest in the SDGs and English academic writing. Based on these findings, implications are proposed for instructors seeking to integrate the SDGs into English academic writing classes.
Exploring the Potential of ChatGPT in Process-oriented English Writing Classes : Focusing on Learners’ Experiences and Perceptions
Authors: Lee Surim
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study is to analyze students' experiences and perceptions of using ChatGPT in process-oriented English writing classes and to explore the effects and limitations of generative AI tools on improving students' English writing skills. The study was conducted with 51 first-year students participating in a required general English course at University. The survey consisted of multiple-choice questions about ChatGPT usage, effectiveness, improvement in English learning ability, and satisfaction with the English writing learning experience using ChatGPT, as well as open-ended questions about the advantages and disadvantages of using ChatGPT in English writing. The data was statistically analyzed using IBM SPSS 27.0. The results revealed that students primarily used ChatGPT for content revision, grammar error correction, and outline creation, and they evaluated ChatGPT as having a positive impact on improving essay quality. Approximately 68% of learners reported finding the English writing activities using ChatGPT interesting. However, there was a notable tendency to use ChatGPT as a supplementary tool rather than directly incorporating its content. Concerns were also raised about the lack of information reliability and over-reliance on the tool. Additionally, students perceived that ChatGPT had limitations in directly improving English language proficiency. In conclusion, ChatGPT was evaluated as a tool that can provide positive learning experiences in English writing education and contribute to generating interest and motivation. However, educational measures are needed to address issues such as information reliability and potential decline in creativity. Based on students' perceptions and satisfaction with their English writing experiences using ChatGPT, this study aims to suggest future research directions and educational implications.
Analysis of Perceptions on the Direction and Tasks of Liberal Arts Education in the Regional Innovation System & Education(RISE) : Focused on Local Government ⋅ Industry ⋅ University Cooperation
Authors: Kim Sora , Son Young-Jin , Son Seung-Nam
Published: January 2025

This study examined the tasks of liberal education through local government, industry, and university in the Regional Innovation System and Education(RISE) environment targeting local government officials, industry employees, and professors in universities' liberal arts education departments. The main results of the three groups using needs analysis and IPA techniques are as follows: First, strengthening employment and entrepreneurship competency and revitalizing field-centered liberal arts education were highly demanded by local governments and industries, but professors recognized them as lower priority tasks. Second, securing the control tower role of a liberal arts education institution, establishing level-specific learning and small-class lectures, reorganizing the liberal arts curriculum completion system were perceived as priority tasks by professors, but for local governments and In industrial companies, it was at the lower list of priorities. Third, the tasks that local governments, industries, and professors consider as priorities were strengthening convergent thinking competency and strengthening digital literacy. Based on this analysis, the study suggested how cooperation between local government, industry, and university should be reflected in liberal arts education in the Regional Innovation System and Education (RISE) environment.
Os ideais norte-americanos e o perigo vermelho nas Histórias em Quadrinhos do Homem de Ferro (Marvel) e do Lanterna Verde (DC Comics)
Authors: Dos Santos Luís Eduardo , Brandão Leonardo
Published: January 2025

Este artigo, escrito no campo da História Cultural, utiliza-se das Histórias em Quadrinhos de super-heróis para se pensar a Guerra Fria, conflito ideológico que marcou a segunda metade do século XX. O objetivo é comparar dois gibis que, cada qual a sua maneira, dialogaram com este fato histórico, com um publicado pela Marvel e outro pela DC Comics. Concluiu-se que ambas as revistas se inseriam e fomentavam um imaginário social ligado ao anticomunismo e ao poder bélico, ambos valores dominantes nos Estados Unidos do período.
Raça como tecnologia
Authors: Silva Roger Luiz Pereira da , Ribeiro dos Santos Marinês
Published: January 2025

Este trabalho tem como objetivo discorrer como o racismo está posto na sociedade brasileira, partindo da ideia de que raça é uma tecnologia, isto é, raça é uma mediação social que ordena e produz  técnicas e sentidos práticos que estruturam uma cultura. Como procedimento metodológico, foi realizado uma revisão bibliográfica acerca das definições de raça, racismo estrutural e interseccionalidade alicerçados em dados históricos e dados estatísticos retirados de pesquisas realizadas durante a pandemia do covid-19 pelas revistas NEXO, Gênero Número e o Informativo de Desigualdade Racial publicado pelo núcleo de Pesquisa AFRO. A escolha por privilegiar as pautas interseccionais advindas das lutas do Movimento Negro Antirracista se dá na importância de entender como as estratégias de combate ao racismo estrutural estão sendo desenvolvida no campo das ciências, tecnologia e sociedade.
A Study on Analysis of the Operational Risks Associated with the Manufacturing Plant & the Roles of Managers in Reducing the Risks
Authors: G Upadhyay Ritesh , Singh Bawa Simerjeet
Published: January 2025

The goal of risk management for large corporations is identifying and effectively minimizing operational risk. This research focuses on the influence of internal and external factors on operational risk in manufacturing sites. Scholars, as well as practitioners, have recognized the importance of operational risk in the recent past. I also mentioned the operational risk approaches to measuring the risk of the manufacturing firms. This concept is further extended by considering the risk flow to evaluate operational risk. The application of the risk flow concept is discussed in the context of a case study carried out in a consumer products company. I applied Monte Carlo and discrete-event simulation techniques to develop the model. The simulation results are then compared across the experiments to see how the change in specific parameters led to a change in the level of operational risk exposure for this Company.
ISTRAGA PORODIČNIH (NE)ISTINA: SEĆANJE, TRAUMA I SVEDOČENJE U STUDIJI „MOJ DOBRI OTAC“: ŽIVOT SA NJEGOVOM PROŠLOŠĆU BEATE NIMAN
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Philology and Arts, Serbia, Čebašek Nešković Aleksandra V.
Published: January 2025

The main purpose of the work is the analytical stratification of the content of the study My
Good Father: Life with His Past by Beate Nieman. The author of the study is the daughter of
Bruno Sattler, head of the Gestapo and a criminal of the Second World War, who, in addition to numerous atrocities, led the operation of killing women and children in the dušegupka’s in
Belgrade (1942-1944). Noticing gaps and illogicalities in her memories, the author begins the

process of researching her father with the intention of writing his biography. Beata’s narra-
tive confronts the past with the present, as well as the family’s created past with the potential

family legacy. In addition, dealing with history, facts, evidence, the father becomes the subject
of his daughter’s investigation. Starting with the deconstruction of (Beat’s) memories, Bruno
Sattler’s past is highlighted first. Insights will be given into the author’s research processes
that led to the uncovering of the historical and family truth about Sattler. The research will
not be strictly fixed on the character of Bruno Sattler since the narrative as such gives space
to research the psychological aspects of the personality of Beate Niemann herself. The work
will be focused on the relations of history and the past, the functions of memory, the scope
of trauma, aspects of (auto)biography, as insights into the existence of double testimony and
double investigative procedure at the level of the narrative.
Exploring Lecturers' Insights on Metacognitive Scaffolding in Writing Instruction
Authors: Muhammad Anugrah Puspita Ayu , Salija Kisman , Basri Muhammad , Uke Waode Ade Sarasmita
Published: January 2025

This study investigates lecturers' perceptions of metacognitive scaffolding in writing instruction at Universitas Halu Oleo. Utilizing a qualitative exploratory case study design, data were collected through interviews with three lecturers from the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education. Thematic analysis revealed that while lecturers acknowledge the benefits of metacognitive scaffolding for developing independent writers, they encounter obstacles such as large class sizes, time constraints, and varied student engagement. The study aimed to provide insights for improving writing instruction practices and policy development. Lecturers discovered that metacognitive scaffolding is essential for helping students develop writing performances and engagement. The study’s findings align with literature emphasizing the importance of metacognitive strategies and structured feedback in writing instruction. The integration of technology and the positive impact of lecturers' personalities further support the effectiveness of metacognitive scaffolding in enhancing students' writing performance and engagement. Lecturers perceive the implementation of metacognitive scaffolding in writing courses as crucial for improving students' writing performance and fostering independent, reflective learning, although they acknowledge challenges such as students' difficulties with coherence and vocabulary and the distractions of technology.
Developing Visual Prompt Video of Canva for Students’ Speaking Performance at Rumah Belajar Saab Shares 09 Nias Utara
Authors: Zendrato Febri Yanti , Harefa Afore Tahir , Daeli Hidayati , Telaumbanua Kristof Martin Efori
Published: January 2025

This study aims to develop visual prompts in the form of videos using the Research and Development (R&D) approach with the 4D development model (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate). The use of visual prompts in videos aims to improve learning effectiveness and facilitate user understanding. At the Define stage, a needs analysis and problem identification were conducted to determine the objectives and content of the video. At the Design stage, video scenarios and designs are developed by considering visual elements and messages to be conveyed. The Develop stage involves creating video prototypes using supporting technology and software, namely the Canva application, as well as initial testing to obtain feedback. Finally, the Disseminate stage involved video distribution and end-user evaluation to measure the success of the development. The results showed that the visual prompt video was able to significantly increase students’ engagement and comprehension, thus having a positive impact to the increasing speaking performance in learning process
Analysis of the Impact of Career Experience Support Centers on Students' Participation in Career Experience Activities
Authors:   The Korean Society For The Economics And Finance Of Education, Kim Min-Seok
Published: January 2025

This study empirically analyzed the effectiveness of Career Experience Support Centers, which are operated nationwide. Established to support students' participation in career experience activities within their communities, 223 centers were in operation as of June 2022. The primary function of these centers is to support schools in facilitating career experience activities by identifying career experience sites within the community and connecting them with schools. This study aimed to verify the effective operation of these Career Experience Support Centers by examining whether their use by schools influences students' participation in career experience activities.
Data for the analysis were derived from responses of third-grade in middle school students to the 'Survey on the Status of Career Education in Primary and Secondary Schools,' conducted by the Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training (KRIVET). Based on survey responses from students, parents, career guidance teachers, school administrators, and homeroom teachers, school- and student-level variables were identified. To determine whether the use of Career Experience Support Centers by schools and the satisfaction with these centers influence students' participation in career experience activities, a multilevel logistic regression analysis was conducted.
The analysis revealed that the use of Career Experience Support Centers by schools has a statistically significant effect on students' participation in career experience activities. Additionally, satisfaction with the centers positively impacts students' participation. It was found that the likelihood of students engaging in career experience activities increases by 1.4 times with the use of the centers and by 1.7 times with high satisfaction.
Based on the analysis results, this study suggests enhancing the status and functions of Career Experience Support Centers and calls for an objective assessment of these centers' operational performance.
«Մեծ Եվրասիական գործընկերություն»․ Հայաստանը դիխոտոմիական ընտրության առջև
Authors: Գալստյան Խաչիկ
Published: January 2025

The article discusses the theoretical and conceptual foundations of the formation of the concept of the “Greater Eurasian Partnership” and the prospects for the participation of the Republic of Armenia in this global integration megatrend. The goals and objectives of the study include studying the dynamics of the transformation of the global world order, conceptualizing the idea of ​​the “Greater Eurasian Partnership” and its practical implementation, analyzing the integration and disintegration potential of small states involved in global mega-projects.
In particular, the thesis is substantiated that the creation of the Greater Eurasian Partnership in a broad sense shifts the “center of gravity” of the world economy from the Euro-Atlantic or Anglo-Saxon axis to the east, into the strategic depths of the Eurasian continent. With such a transformation, bifurcation points and buffer zones of the Greater Eurasian space also undergo changes in parallel. The South Caucasus, especially Armenia, is at the center of bifurcation tensions, and Armenian statehood and Armenian society as a whole are faced with a dichotomous choice between the bifurcation point and the buffer zone.
Decarbonization Policy in the Eurasian Economic Union: Meeting the Challenge of Global Climate Change (comparative analysis)
Authors: Davtyan Vahe , Khachikyan Silva
Published: January 2025

The article examines the issues of decarbonization in the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union in the context of global challenges of climate change. The international regime for reducing greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere is analyzed. Its impact on the global political agenda is determined. It is established that one of the main challenges to reducing emissions is the development of "green" types of energy, which should be understood as not only renewable energy sources, but also natural gas and nuclear energy. Through a comparative analysis of both energy systems and national programs for reducing greenhouse gas emissions of the EAEU member states, their potential for implementing the "energy transition" and decarbonization is determined. The challenges of economic development in the EAEU are shown through the prism of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Recommendations are given for improving cooperation between the EAEU member countries in the field of decarbonization and synchronizing strategic approaches in the field of climate management and sustainable development.
Ստրատագեմների կիրառման հայկական փորձը (Ընդհանուր ակնարկ)
Authors: Նազարյան Հայկ
Published: January 2025

Chinese, Greek, and Roman examples of the use of stratagems are known from the history of the Ancient World. The leaders, especially those experienced in military fields, used various tricks to achieve their goal. There are well-known examples of the use of stratagems in the Armenian military art, the use of which is an opportunity to ensure success in achieving numerical and technical superiority of the enemy. We often encounter actions that distract the enemy's attention, make an unexpected attack and cause panic, blocking.
There are memorable examples of strategies from the history of military operations in 1991- 1994: similar technologies were used during the liberation of Shushi, Karvachar, Sanasar, Akna.
The possession of strategic skills and their proper use in military operations and operations of local importance can be of great importance for achieving your own goals, bending the advantage of another person in your favor and, of course, the successful conduct of military operations. In this sense, a deep and comprehensive study of the field, identification, development, systematization of effective experience with a positive result can be useful for future achievements.
Գևորգ Ղուկասյան, Եվրոպայի հայկական լոբբին․էթնիկ լոբբինգի էությունը և գործառնման համատեքստը
Authors: Պետրոսյան Գեղամ
Published: January 2025

The purpose of the work is to highlight the transnational political role of ethnic lobbying in modern political processes, assess the structural-operational possibilities of the European Armenian lobby, the characteristics of its activities, identify lobbying entities and understand the scope of their influence and the possibility of role in RA-EU relations. The role of the institution of ethnic lobbying in the process of political modernization was evaluated.
At the same time, the possibilities of ethnic lobbying to act as an operator of "soft power" were considered, the possibilities of lobbying in the conditions of the value system of multiculturalism were revealed, the chain of interaction and interaction of the "homeland-diaspora-host state" triangle was systematically characterized. The lobbying structures of the Armenian diaspora in Europe and the main directions and tools of their activities were identified, and the political behavior of the EU regarding the Karabakh problem was revealed.
The intra-European perception of ethnic lobbying, the institutional and legislative possibilities of lobbying and its variety of ethnic lobbying in the EU have been analyzed.
The monograph is intended for political scientists, historians, Armenologists, the governing body, professors and students of RA higher educational institutions, as well as the general reading public.
Վրաստան-ԱՄՆ տնտեսական հարաբերությունների զարգացման դինամիկան 2003-2013 թթ.
Authors: Չախոյան Էդգար
Published: January 2025

The article is dedicated to the study of the dynamics and ways of developing Georgia-US economic relations during the presidency of Mikheil Saakashvili in Georgia. The motives for the formation and strengthening of close economic relations between the parties are discussed in details, as well as the success achieved as a result of the frequent meetings of senior officials of the two countries. US Presidents George W. Bush's and Barack Obama's administrations' foreign economic and political approaches to Georgia, especially since the Rose Revolution in 2013, have been explored and studied. The role and significance of the bilateral documents on financial and economic relations signed between the parties were analyzed. Various facts have been observed that have hampered the multifaceted and balanced development of the Georgian economy. Particular attention is paid to the development of the economic relations between Georgia and the Russian Federation. The article also provides a comparative analysis of the volume of trade turnover (export and import) by year.
Բանգլադեշի ցեղասպանության իրագործումը
Authors: Պողոսյան Նարեկ
Published: January 2025

The article presents the preconditions for the genocide in Bangladesh, when the state of Pakistan was established in British Muslim-majority British India, which was formedfrom two parts: West Pakistan and East Pakistan. The central government of Pakistan was taking various measures to weaken the identity of the Bengali-speaking population of East Pakistan and to take control of the economy. The way was paved for tensions between the two wings of Pakistan in 1970. The Bangladeshi Awami League won a landslide victory, got a chance to form a government and declared the independence of Bangladesh.It was due to that that Pakistan in 1971 On March 25, he launched military operations in Bangladesh. Pakistan set itself the task of subjugating and colonizing Bangladesh,which it had to achieve through violence, mass killings, the killing of the Bengali elite, intellectuals, the fighters for independence, mass rapes and intimidation. Duringthe nine months of the war for Bangladesh's independence, the Pakistani military and Jamaat-e-Islami militants killed about 3 million people and raped about 250․000 Bangladeshi women and girls. At least 10 million people emigrated to India, 30 million people were forced to leave their homes. However, the genocide campaign carried out by Pakistan did not achieve its goal, moreover, it led to the self-determination and recognition of Bangladesh as an independent state.
ԱԴՐԲԵՋԱՆԻ ՍԱՀՄԱՆԱԴՐԱԿԱՆ ԲԱՐԵՓՈԽՈՒՄՆԵՐԸ ՈՐՊԵՍ ՆԱԽԱԳԱՀԻ ԼԻԱԶՈՐՈՒԹՅՈՒՆՆԵՐԸ ԸՆԴԼԱՅՆԵԼՈՒ ՄԻՋՈՑ
Authors: Դավթյան Գառնիկ
Published: January 2025

The article analyzes the changes in the Constitution of Azerbaijan, shows their direct connection with the expansion of the president's powers, and also takes into account the opinions of representatives of the opposition bloc in various episodes. The remarks, opinions, and proposals of international organizations are presented in detail. Particular attention was paid to the expansion of the powers of the President of Azerbaijan, which reached its peak in 2016 on September 26.
Հայաստանի Առաջին Հանրապետության առաջին վարչապետ Հովհաննես Քաջազնունու ժամանակավոր կառավարության արտաքին քաղաքականության հիմնական ուղղությունները
Authors: Պետրոսյան Գեղամ
Published: January 2025

The article covers in detail the main directions, priorities of the implementation of the country's foreign policy strategy presented in the draft program of the interim government of the First Republic of Armenia, presented in the first sittings of the parliament, the difficulties of overcoming them. Special attention was paid to the approaches and comments of the Prime Minister Hovhannes Kajaznuni on the external orientations of the Republic of Armenia set forth in the manuscript of the above-mentioned program, which were not published at the sittings.
Ժամանակակից Թուրքիայի արտաքին և տարածաշրջանային քաղաքականության ռազմականացման միտումները
Authors: Հովսեփյան Լևոն , Պետրոսյան Արմեն
Published: January 2025

Turkish current foreign and regional policy characterised as militaristic and oversecuritized, is being accompanied with the nationalistic and irredentist official rhetorics, which tends to revise the status-quo in the neighbouring regions. The article analyses the intensive use of military power in regional policy, the strategy based on the military interventions and proxy wars in the neighbouring regions and countries. Theoretical and academic approaches on the militarization and securitization of the Turkish foreign and regional policy and the influence of external and domestic factors on it were also viewed. Turkish military interventions and proxy wars in Syria, Libya, Iraq, provocative and aggresive behavour in the Eastern Mediterranian were observed. As a continuation of Turkish revisionism and interventionism, the South Caucasus became the next target of Turkish ambitions, when in 2020 Turkish-Azerbaijani tandem, with the involvement of foreign jihadist fighters, launched a full-scale war against Nagorno-Karabakh Republic.
Великие державы как противовес доминирующей политике Франции в бывших африканских колониях
Authors: Հարությունյան Ժաննա
Published: January 2025

The growing attention of the great powers to the mineral-rich African region with other potentials was the reason why the African continent became a subject of conflict of interest and competition. In this context, in a number of parts of the region, including the former French colonies, there was a struggle between the United States, the USSR, China. Against the background of the political interests of the major international players in Africa France has moved from a unilateral policy to a multilateral one, in which the traces of the creation of the EU are more noticeable․
Simplification in political communications
Authors: Melkumyan Yuliana , Hakobyan Shogher
Published: January 2025

The goal of political communications is to obtain, exercise and stay in power. The struggle for power and the implementation of political goals necessarily involves the use of manipulative techniques. This article deals, in particular, with the use of simplifications in political communications. The language of political communication not only reflects the political regime, but also determines the political discourse. In democratic countries, the discourse of politicians is very close to that of voters, while non-democratic elites try to emphasize their distance from ordinary citizens. Democratic leaders often simplify the political texts, which not only accelerates and intensifies the impact on the audience, simplifies communication between the people and the authorities, but also reduces the social distance between them. In the process of political simplifications, essential problems and arguments are pushed to the backstage, some problems are proclaimed as pseudo-problems, or it is pseudo-problems that are brought to the forefront. The use of simplifications reduces the scope and need for rational argumentation in political discourse. Simplifications are often used by populists, who replace rational argumentation with anti-elite and anti-pluralist slogans that emphasize social polarization in society and promise to get rid of the corrupt elites.
Content analysis of N. Pashinyan's Facebook page shows that N. Pashinyan not only generously uses various simplifications in his political communications (in particular: spontaneity and informality, selective presentation of information and facts, myths), but also creates his own simplification techniques, including: the exceptionalism, representation of the people as the central subject of political power, the belittlement of one's own role, responsibility shifting, logical inconsistencies, simplified interpretations of complex phenomena, conspiracy theories, threats and theatricalization.
Simplifications have proven to be effective in political struggles. However, the overuse of simplifications in political communications can cause simplifications to migrate from the ordinary language into educational, scientific, labor and, of course, political discourses, depriving them of rational argumentation.
Հայաստանի Հանրապետության հարաբերությունները Վրաստանի հետ Կոստանդնուպոլսի և Բեռլինի բանակցությունների նախօրեին (1918 թ. մայիս-հունիս)
Authors: Պետրոսյան Գեղամ
Published: January 2025

The article examines in details the fact that on the eve of the negotiations of the countries of the Central Powers in Constantinople and Berlin, related to the republics of Transcaucasia, the relations of the Republic of Armenia with its direct neighbors, Georgia and Azerbaijan, were unstable, uncertain and contradictory, due to their different political goals, orientation and territoriality. Particular attention was paid to the fact that after gaining independence by the three peoples of Transcaucasia, a very favorable situation arose for Georgia and Azerbaijan. The direction of their foreign policy was also clear. Germany protected the interests of Georgia, and the Ottoman Turkey protected the interests of Azerbaijan, in both cases to the detriment of the Republic of Armenia.
Features of the Application of Ethnometric Methodology in the Context of the Study of Democratic Transitions
Authors: Galstyan Khachik
Published: January 2025

The main purpose of this study is to identify the features of the application of ethnometric methodology in the context of the study of democratic transitions. This methodology, proposed by the Dutch researcher G. Hofstede, was initially used to identify patterns in the formation of business culture in different countries, as well as between political conflicts and violent phenomena.
Within the framework of the article, in the context of the experience of the democratic transition of the “third wave” countries, four main ethnometric indicators of G. Hofstede are considered: distance from power (PDI), masculinity (MAS), uncertainty avoidance (UAI) and individualism (IDV). In particular, it is argued that in those countries where high indicators of power distance (PDI) are observed, the process of democratic consolidation is slowing down and does not contribute to theformation of dialogue practices. And in the case of a certain “dialogue attraction”, the main actors in the political field - the authorities and the opposition, show political will, seek to level the problems that have accumulated in society, including the uneven distribution of state resources, direct political processes towards theinstitutionalization of political dialogue.The article also examines the paradigm of democratic transition, some patterns and relationships between the culture of political dialogue and democratic transition, etc.
Քառյակ միության պետությունների շահերի բախումը Անդրկովկասում (Հայաստանը Կոստանդնուպոլսի խորհրդաժողովի նախօրեին, 1918 թ. մարտ - հունիս)
Authors: Պետրոսյան Գեղամ
Published: January 2025

The article covers in details that the Transcaucasia continued to be the focus of new geopolitical realignments of forces, sharp contradictions, conflicts of militarypolitical and economic interests of the Central Powers. Particular attention was paid to the fact that on the eve of the imminent defeat of the Central Powers during the First World War, the newly independent Republic of Armenia found itself in a deep political and economic crisis, continuing to remain in the most difficult vortex of Ottoman Turkey's military-political tactics and diplomatic impasses.