bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
More Aware of the Consequences: A Mixed Methods Evaluation of a Virtual Reality Game to Enhance Teen Distracted Driving Education
Authors: Peterson Colleen
Published: October 2024

Background:Inexperienced adolescent drivers are particularly susceptible to engaging in distracted driving behaviors (DDB) such as texting while driving (TWD). Traditional driver education approaches have shown limited success in reducing motor vehicle crashes among young drivers.Objective:We test an innovative approach to help address the critical issue of DDB among teenagers. We investigated the effectiveness of using a novel virtual reality (VR) game "Distracted Navigator" to educate novice teenage drivers about DDB.Methods:The game consisted of maneuvering a spaceship around asteroids while engaging in simulated DDB (e.g., inputting numbers into a keypad). Facilitated discussion, based on the Theory of Planned Behavior, linked gameplay to real-life driving. Teenagers were recruited and divided into intervention (VR gameplay/discussion) and control (discussion only) groups in a ratio of 2:1. Pre-post surveys measured the impact on TWD-related beliefs and intentions. Focus group interviews elicited feedback on the utility of the VR gameplay and discussion.Results:The majority of participants were male (62.5%), ranging 14-17 years old (M(SD) =15.8(0.92)), with universal cell phone ownership. Approximately 60% reported never texting while driving and 29% said they rarely did. Compared to the control group (n=7), the intervention group (n=17) was more likely to report that the programming had changed how they felt about texting and driving overall (P=.015). However, specific TWD attitudes and intentions were not different by treatment status. Irrespective of the treatment, pre-and post-scores indicated reduced confidence in safely texting while driving (perceived behavioral control; P=.005). Thematic analysis revealed: 1) the VR gameplay adeptly portrayed real-world consequences of texting and driving; 2) participants highly valued the interactive nature of the VR game and discussion; 3) both the VR game and facilitated discussion were deemed as integral and complementary components, and 4) feedback for improving the VR game and discussion.Conclusions:Our findings show the novel use of immersive VR experiences with interactive discussions can raise awareness of DDB consequences and is a promising method to enhance driving safety education. Widespread accessibility of VR technology allows for scalable integration into driver training programs, warranting a larger, prospective randomized study.
Associations of neighborhood threat and deprivation with psychopathology: Uncovering neural mechanisms
Authors: Vargas Teresa , Rakesh Divyangana , McLaughlin Katie A
Published: October 2024

BackgroundDimensional models of adversity have primarily focused on proximal experiences (e.g., child abuse and neglect). Adopting a more distal lens by assessing dimensions of neighborhood environments could help identify broader contextual features that influence psychopathology across the lifespan and mechanisms underlying these associations. The current study examines associations of dimensions of neighborhood environments with psychopathology symptoms along with potential emotion, cognitive, and neural mechanisms central to dimensional models of adversity.MethodThe ABCD sample included 11,868 participants aged 9-10 across 21 sites in the U.S. Associations were examined for neighborhood indicators of threat and deprivation with emotion processing (adaptation to emotional conflict, task-active ROIs for emotional n-back), cognition (EF and task-active ROIs for the stop-signal task), and neural function (rs-fc of amygdala to resting state network connectivity and within-network rs connectivity). Mixed effect models nesting within family and site assessed indirect effects for neighborhood and symptoms.ResultsIndirect effects of neighborhood deprivation across symptom domains through EF were observed. Neighborhood deprivation, but not threat, had an indirect effect on psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) through within-retrosplenial temporal and within-dorsal attention network connectivity. Indirect effects for only neighborhood threat were observed with attention difficulties/internalizing problems/PLEs, through default mode within-network connectivity, with PLEs through visual network within-network connectivity, and with PLEs/externalizing symptoms through amygdala to sensorimotor network connectivity. ConclusionResults provide insights into neural and cognitive processes underlying observed links between different neighborhood components and psychopathology, with implications for prevention and intervention efforts at the individual and contextual level.
Linguistic Features of Different Proficiency Learners’ Oral Performance in a Project-Based Learning Context
Authors: Journal Arab World English , Zhong* Jianer , Ismail Lilliati , Ahmad Norhakimah Khaiessa Binti
Published: October 2024

Project-Based Learning (PBL) can potentially enhance learners’ oral proficiency. However, little evidence supports how PBL improves learners’ complexity, accuracy, and fluency, particularly for learners with different proficiency levels. This study examined the changes and linguistic features of varying proficiency learners’ complexity, accuracy, and fluency within a PBL context. It involved a homogeneous group of 45 Chinese college learners, categorized into high (N=15), medium (N=15), and low proficiency learners (N=15). Their oral complexity, accuracy, and fluency were assessed using speaking tests before and after PBL. The changes in their oral performance were evaluated using objective measures of complexity, accuracy, and fluency. The transcripts were also used to analyze the linguistic features of different proficiency learners. The results indicate that PBL significantly enhances syntactic complexity as learners’ proficiency levels increase. Significant differences were observed in lexical complexity, pronunciation accuracy, and self-repairs between high and low-proficiency learners. However, no significant differences were found in syntactic accuracy and speech rate across high, medium, and low proficiency learners. The findings also indicate that different proficiency learners reveal various linguistic features of syntactic complexity, syntactic accuracy, and self-repairs in their oral performance. This study provides implications for educators to design project-based activities for different proficiency learners to improve their complexity, accuracy, and fluency.
Gen Z Students and Their Perceptions of Technology in the Process of Second Language Acquisition Based on the Language Proficiency Level
Authors: Journal Arab World English , Ivenz Petra , Polakova Petra
Published: October 2024

This paper explores the perceptions of Gen Z students at different levels of English proficiency regarding the use of technology, particularly Neural Machine Translation (NMT) and ChatGPT, in second language acquisition. The research aims to understand how these technologies influence language learning and identify how these tools are used across varying proficiency levels. The significance of the study lies in its potential to inform educators and highlight the role of using technologies in language learning. Based on data collected from a survey of 151 students (ranging from A2 to C2 proficiency levels), the findings indicate that students across all proficiency levels actively engage with NMT and ChatGPT. Across all proficiency levels, NMT and ChatGPT are used primarily for word translation. However, higher proficiency students use ChatGPT for complex tasks (such as mistake correction or summary writing). Moreover, the study emphasizes the positive attitudes of Gen Z learners toward technology as a flexible and valuable educational resource. The motivation to use technology stems from the desire to learn new vocabulary, comprehend English content, and enjoy flexible learning. Therefore, the study recommends that educators adapt teaching strategies to include these technologies, considering the different proficiency levels of students. Future research should focus on the long-term impacts of technology use on language acquisition.
Application of Fuzzy Delphi Method in the Design of Reading Digital Module for University Students in Riau
Authors: Journal Arab World English , Syahfutra Wandi , Daud Wan Ab Aziz Wan , Hafezah Nur
Published: October 2024

The current digital era also demands that English lecturers develop digital-based teaching materials. This study aimed to explore the application of the Fuzzy Delphi Method in the design of reading digital modules for university students in Riau since it benefits to improve students’ reading abilities and comprehension. This study answered the research question about the expert evaluations and feedback on the developed e-module regarding appearance/layout interface/navigation, content, reading strategies, language module, and the relevance of the e-reading module. Ten experts chosen from academic higher education or university for their specialization in English teaching, educational technology, and module development were involved in evaluating and providing feedback, ideas, and agreement on the things required to create and implement the digital reading module. The study employed the Fuzzy Delphi Method to synthesize expert perspectives and prioritize these criteria, allowing for a complete framework for digital module development. The FDM was employed to reach an expert agreement on the module’s critical design elements. The findings demonstrate the effectiveness of FDM in improving module design through consensus building and uncertainty management, thus contributing to improving educational practices in the digital era. The research results can make it easy to access the module and independently learn the course in unlimited time with interactive content.
Integrating Reflective Teaching with Dynamic Assessment to Enhance EFL Teachers’ Autonomy, Self-assessment, and Communication Skills
Authors: Journal Arab World English , Alshaye Rasha Abdullah
Published: October 2024

This article reports on an empirical study investigating the impact of using a reflective teaching model supported by dynamic assessment in English teaching sessions, and how it enhanced primary English language teachers’ autonomy, self-assessment, and linguistic communication skills. The study employed a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test measures and a control group. The participants were 40 English language teachers working at primary government schools during the 1st semester of the academic year 2023/24 in Saudi Arabia. The experimental group completed 12 sessions of teaching, guided by a reflective teaching model that incorporated dynamic assessment principles, while the control group followed the traditional teaching approach. The data collection instruments included a teacher autonomy questionnaire, a self-assessment checklist, and a linguistic communication test. This was done to determine The results revealed that the experimental group showed significant improvement in their autonomy, self-assessment and linguistic communication skills compared to the control group. The study concluded that using a reflective teaching model supported by dynamic assessment in teaching sessions can foster primary English language teachers’ professional development and enhance their language teaching outcom
Teachers’ Perceptions Toward Pragmatics and Pragmatic Teaching
Authors: Journal Arab World English , ABOULGHAZI Maryam , AMIRI El Makki , KARFA Abderrahim El
Published: October 2024

In the last few decades, pragmatic competence has become one of the issues that captured academic attention in education settings. Yet, teachers’ perceptions of pragmatics and teaching pragmatics has yet to be closely investigated in the context of Moroccan higher education and therefore remains uncharted in literature. To address these gaps, the present study explored how Moroccan university professors view pragmatics and pragmatic teaching. It also explored how they use their pragmatic knowledge in the classroom. A total of 10 university professors (6 males and 4 females) from two public universities (Moulay Ismail and Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah) in Morocco participated in the current study. Quantitative data were collected by completing an anonymous questionnaire, while qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Participants expressed their perceptions and described experiences of the importance of teaching pragmatics, issues related to culture and identity in teaching English as a Foreign Language, and materials and tasks in teaching pragmatics. The findings yielded that linguistic knowledge is as essential as pragmatic knowledge. Thus, striking a balance between pragmatic and grammatical competence and teaching them simultaneously is crucial. Learners with advanced grammatical knowledge may fail to use the target language appropriately. As such, the results indicated that some teachers are unaware of the importance of introducing pragmatics to students in the early stages of learning English. Their skills are enough to be good at transmitting cultural knowledge and suitable language competence to students. Practical implications for future research and practice are also discussed.
Exploration and Implementation of a New PAD Class Empowered by Multidimensional Smart Teaching Tools
Authors: Journal Arab World English , Liu Jiayang
Published: October 2024

This study introduces a novel teaching model called Presentation-Assimilation-Discussion (PAD), which incorporates multidimensional smart teaching tools aligned with Outcome-Based Education principles. The model is designed to address the limitations of traditional teaching methods by integrating various content and activities suitable for both online and offline environments. A total of 58 students, divided into experimental (n=29) and control (n=29) groups, participated in this study. The effectiveness of the PAD model was rigorously evaluated through comparative experiments involving test scores and a specialized Likert scale questionnaire, which examined changes in students’ self-directed learning, practical application skills, and value cultivation before and after the intervention. Results indicated that students engaged with the PAD model not only achieved higher test scores but also demonstrated enhanced self-directed learning, improved practical application skills, and developed more substantial value qualities. These findings underscore the significance of the PAD Model in enhancing educational outcomes, highlighting its potential for broader application in teaching various disciplines.
Vapor Phase Electrochemistry 2: Spherical and Spheroidal Air Plasmas
Authors: Turner David
Published: October 2024

Among the rare meteorological phenomena that exist are long-lived spheroidal air plasmas. Of these, lightning balls are best characterized. Closely related are earth-lights, tornadic lights and Unpredictable Flying Objects (UFOs). Early physicists took all such phenomena to be plasmas and would refer to them as electric fire or fireballs. Many physicists today do not accept that these light emitting objects are plasmas because they neglect a variety of influences that result from chemical change. Stability results mainly from entropy production as an ionized, metastable form of nitrous acid, produced at an air plasma surface, refrigerates the surface through its conversion to the stable acid. It is then oxidized to nitric acid in an aerosol form, which restricts the inflow of air to the plasma surface. This can explain the “ surface tension” of lightning balls early, as hypothesized by Stakhanov (1979). Studies of earth-lights (Teodorani, 2004) imply that these are plasma balls held together by the same forces as those providing mechanical stability to lightning balls. Studies of flame balls in space support this view. UFOs and earth-lights are structured similarly but the plasma components of UFOs can be held together by far stronger forces. Potentially, air plasmas have important technological implications since they are all powered by extracting and using chemical energy from the air. Crucially, this energy can only be extracted from air whose temperature is below 150 C. If air plasmas could be prepared artificially, they would prove invaluable in supplying ample carbon-free electrical energy.
The Composition of Ian Stevenson’s Twenty Cases Suggestive of Reincarnation
Authors: Matlock James G.
Published: October 2024

Ian Stevenson was trained as a physician and, later, as a psychiatrist. He made significant contributions to biochemistry, psychosomatic medicine, and other areas before turning to parapsychology in mid-career. From the start of his involvement in parapsychology, Stevenson was interested in claims to remember previous lives. As his research with such claims progressed, he became convinced of reincarnation’s potential to shed light on unresolved problems in medicine. This paper describes the background and traces the development of Stevenson’s classic collection of case reports, Twenty Cases Suggestive of Reincarnation, whose first edition appeared in 1966. Stevenson expected his monograph to be recognized as making the important contribution he believed it did and thought that it would lead to public funding for further research on reincarnation. Sixty years on that has yet to happen, perhaps due to Stevenson’s emphasis on the proof-oriented aspects of the cases he reported, to the neglect of other issues that might have connected more easily with mainstream interests, and more directly countered criticisms of his research methodology.
A Detailed Phenomenology of Poltergeist Events
Authors: Dullin Eric
Published: October 2024

The objective of this paper is to propose a reference point in the phenomenology of poltergeists either for people who want to know more about these phenomena or for researchers looking for cases and sources associated with some particular phenomenon. In parallel, an ongoing work is conducted aimed at building a global case repository of poltergeist cases with their phenomenological characteristics and their sources, which will be available soon at www.macropk.org. A historical view of the 50+ qualitative and quantitative studies of the poltergeist phenomenon is presented along with the different authors/researchers and the publications associated. The different types of phenomena observed are studied from four angles: the physical impacts on the environment, the interactions with people, other features such as duration, focus effect, and contagion, and how the phenomena ended. Each type of event is illustrated through different cases extracted from our case repository (about 1250), often with a short extract from (one of) the sources describing some key characteristics. A discussion about the validity of these data is then developed, looking in particular at testimonials, fraud detection, legal impacts, and the similarity of description of unconnected people. These elements tend to give a strong plausibility to the diverse phenomena observed, even the more “bizarre” ones. Considering all these cases and the details associated with them could help to build a more global picture of the phenomenon. This could provide more ideas based on facts to develop current and new hypotheses, as well as new psychophysical models, in order to make progress in comprehending the phenomenon. A list of the 105 cases used in the description of the phenomenology is provided along with their sources and their distribution across historical periods and geographical areas.
The Augustine-Braude Bigelow Survival Debate: A Postmortem and Prospects for Future Directions
Authors: Sudduth Michael
Published: October 2024

In 2021, the Bigelow Institute for Consciousness Studies (hereafter, BICS) sponsored an essay competition designed to solicit the best evidence for the hypothesis that human consciousness survives bodily death, and more specifically, evidence that would prove this hypothesis beyond a reasonable doubt. The summer 2022 issue of the Journal of Scientific Exploration featured a special subsection on the BICS contest and its winning essays. Robert Bigelow and Colm Kelleher outlined the motivation, design, and judging criteria for the competition. Keith Augustine provided an extensive critical commentary on the contest design and eight of its prominent winning essays. Stephen Braude and several coauthors1 responded to Augustine’s criticisms, and Augustine provided a reply to Braude and his collaborators. Finally, the subsection concluded with a collaborative paper in which Etienne LeBel, Adam Rock, and Keith Augustine proposed a more rigorous experimental design for testing the survival hypothesis.
Knowledge Management Practices and Academician Well-Being: A Case Study of Selected Private Universities in Malaysia
Authors: Mat Khairi Siti Murni , Mat Nor Norzanah , Johar Elaina Rose , Rosnan Herwina
Published: October 2024

Academicians and practitioners have considered knowledge management practices as the keys to organizational competitive advantage which would contribute to the success of a business organization. Previous studies on knowledge management practices and employee well-being, however, have received little attention. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to empirically investigate the relationship between knowledge management practices, specifically knowledge acquisition, knowledge sharing, knowledge creation, knowledge codification and knowledge retention on academicians’ well-being. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted to gather data from academicians in selected private universities in Malaysia. Questionnaires were distributed and gathered with a total of 170 usable responses. The analysis of the findings was conducted using structural equation modeling (SEM-PLS). The findings suggested that knowledge acquisition, knowledge creation and knowledge retention are likely to improve academicians’ well-being. The findings also revealed that knowledge sharing and knowledge codification are not significant with academicians’ well-being. This paper is limited to academicians in private higher education institutions. Hence, this limits the generalizability of the results. Future research could therefore test the applicability of these findings beyond the higher education sector. Studies comprising the relationship between the five main knowledge management practices and academicians’ well-being are still lagging in the academic literature. This study provides theoretical as well as practical information on a relatively unexplored area.
Achievement Motivation in Islamic Management Practices: Developing a Scale and Validation
Authors: Sudarti Ken , Fachrunnisa Olivia
Published: October 2024

Existing research on the relationship between work ethics and various religious faiths is growing. One of these work ethics is work motivation. This article aims to discuss the concept of the need for achievement as Islamic motivation. In addition, this study intends to introduce a series of further implementations of achievement motivation theory according to the Islamic perspective. We obtained data from 324 members of several sales teams of the Indonesian Islamic organization to validate the measurement. Our research revealed 15 indicators that measure achievement motivation from an Islamic viewpoint. Researchers and experts may utilize the findings when designing, establishing, and applying relevant job motivation from a religious standpoint so that spirituality can increase constantly in the entire workforce. Furthermore, this study provides guidelines to leaders of Islamic -based institutions to motivate their sales force by considering Islamic work ethics and religiosity
State and ameliorative properties of old original oak stands
Authors: Maliuha Volodymyr , Minder Victoriia , Khryk Vasyl , Sytnyk Oleksandr , Levandovska Svitlana
Published: October 2024

The ameliorative properties of forest stands are essential for developing effective measures for environmental protection and sustainable use of forest resources. The purpose of the study was to assess the current condition and performance of erosion control properties of old oak stands of natural origin. The method of assessing the condition of old oak plantations using an integral indicator that takes into account biometric, ameliorative and health characteristics of stands, as well as agrochemical indicators of the soil has been tested. Field work was carried out on four experimental plots, where 794 age-old trees were enumerated. Comprehensive studies included determination of biometric indicators, analysis of root systems, detection of the content of available forms of nitrogen, mobile phosphorus, mobile potassium in soil. Soil hardness was measured with a durometer and soil water permeability using steel cylinders. High values of integral indicators were obtained in the experimental areas, which range from 11.9 to 19.7%. They guarantee the effective performance of erosion control properties by native old-growth forests. It has been researched that the proposed integral indicator of forest stand condition not only allows for assessing their current state but also demonstrates the effective control of erosion and ecological functions of the stand. It was established that essential requirement is to convert the absolute values of various indicators into relative values, with mandatory consideration of their positive or negative impacts on the forest stands themselves. It was found that an integral condition indicator can be used for erosion control plantations of any age range. The results can be used to develop biodiversity conservation programs and establish effective strategies for managing forest resources
Gluing of thermally modified silver fir wood planed by horizontal milling machine
Authors: Ajdinaj Dritan , Bekteshi Luan , Ahmeti Alma , Mine Luljeta
Published: October 2024

This study was conducted to provide information regarding the quality of gluing of Silver fir wood (Abies alba Mill.) planed at different feed speeds after thermal modification. Four groups of sixteen air-dried fir samples were prepared. Three groups were thermally modified at different temperatures (160°C, 190°C, and 220°C) for 3 hours. The processes that followed included planning with two feed speeds (half of the samples at 3m/min and the other half at 10 m/min), the gluing, and finally, conducting mechanical tests to assess shear strength and wood failure. The gluing shear strength underwent a progressive decrease with increasing modification temperature for both feed speeds, with reductions ranging from 1.37% to 14.63% compared to natural wood. Wood failure did not show a linear relationship, with a decrease at 160°C but an increase at higher temperatures compared to natural wood. The feed speed had a significant effect on gluing shear strength, with higher feed speed resulting in decreased strength for natural wood but increased strength for thermally modified wood. Thermal modification of fir wood at temperatures of 220°C had a detrimental effect on the gluing shear strength and wood failure. This was caused by the deterioration of wood components and alterations in mechanical properties. The results of this study offer significant knowledge for improving the gluing process and establishing appropriate parameters for thermally modified fir wood. This type of wood has potential uses in the wood sector, specifically in the manufacturing of engineered wood products
Sustainable development of forest parks for active recreation: A balance between nature conservation and physical education
Authors: Brovina Fisnik , Sallaku Dritan
Published: October 2024

The study aims to comprehensively assess the negative impacts of various activities carried out by visitors to natural areas, including forest parks, on ecosystems. The research methodology included an analysis of forest park ecosystems Gotova-Dangel and Logara forest parks, monitoring ecosystem changes, which provided objective data on the impact of human activity. The study developed recommendations aimed at minimising the negative effects of these activities on the environment. The main results of the study demonstrated that walking leads to soil compaction, which in turn hurts water circulation and aeration of soil layers. This phenomenon can also cause damage to rare species of plants and trees that are vulnerable to changes in their natural environment. In addition, cycling causes soil erosion, which leads to the destruction of vegetation, which in turn negatively affects the environmental sustainability of the region. This can create conditions for the degradation of natural ecosystems and a decrease in biodiversity. Camping causes pollution of the area, including dumping garbage and other waste, which leads to a decrease in the number of animals living in forest environments, with serious consequences for the ecological balance and conservation of wildlife. The findings highlight the need to introduce clearly defined trails for pedestrian traffic, create specialised bicycle routes, and develop environmentally responsible camping practices. This will significantly reduce the negative impact on the forest ecosystem. The research is relevant for the conservation of biodiversity as well as for maintaining the ecological balance in forest parks, which is critical for the sustainable development of natural resources and the preservation of the environment for future generations
Use of environmental indicators to assess the state of forest ecosystems
Authors: Skliar Viktoriia , Skliar Yurii , Sherstiuk Maryna , Smoliar Nataliia , Kanivets Olena
Published: October 2024

The purpose of the study was to comprehensively analyse the effectiveness of environmental indicators in determining the state of forest ecosystems and their ability to reflect changes in the ecological balance. During the study, the influence of anthropogenic factors on biomass, soil acidity, and species diversity of forest ecosystems in the Sumy Oblast of Ukraine was evaluated. Field studies were conducted to determine the soil acidity, the biomass of plants and animals in anthropogenic and natural forest areas, followed by statistical analysis of the data. The degree of degradation of forest areas as a result of human activity was determined and the environmental consequences of these changes for natural systems were evaluated. The results showed that anthropogenically modified areas have reduced biomass (100 t/ha) and species diversity (20 plant species), increased soil acidity (pH 6.5-7) and high concentrations of nitrates and phosphates, compared to mixed forests, where biomass reaches 200 t/ha, species diversity – 50 species of flora, and soil acidity varies from moderately acidic to neutral (pH 5.5-6). These data confirmed the negative impact of human activity on ecosystems, in particular on biomass and soil acidity. It was established that environmental indicators allow forming a comprehensive picture of the state of ecosystems, which is necessary for making informed management decisions aimed at preserving and restoring ecosystems, and at effective management of natural resources. The results obtained demonstrated serious environmental problems as a result of anthropogenic impact on forest ecosystems. A decrease in biomass and species diversity, and an increase in soil acidity in anthropogenic zones indicate the need for urgent implementation of measures for the conservation and restoration of natural forests. The study will be useful in the context of long-term monitoring of ecosystems, which would allow a more detailed investigation of the dynamics of their changes
The civic position of universities: inclusive leadership as a driver of cohesive society
Authors: Suprun M. , Launer Markus А. , Suprun D. , Hryhorenko Т. , Makarenko P.
Published: October 2024

Introduction. The practical aspects of providing the civic position of universities are analyzed. The concepts of inclusive leadership as a driver of cohesive society are delighted. The main paradigms of the organization of the psychological-pedagogical process according to raised issue were analyzed, which made it possible to identify the principle positions of it in the fied of inclusion education. The work emphasizes the importance and necessity of studying and implementing the progressive world experience in the field of inclusion. Purpose and methods. The goal consists in the theoretical and methodological analysis, development and implementation of the program for the formation of the civic position of university, taking into account an inclusive approach to decision-making. For achievement the aim with tasks, the set of complementary methods was applied: theoretical methods: (analysis, synthesis, comparison, generalization) were used to find out the state of the problem; empirical (direct and indirect observation, standardized questionnaire survey, semi-standardized individual interviews), psychodiagnostic methods and research techniques; statistical analysis. Results and conclusions. Current issues of the role of universities in society, strategies for forming their strategies for implementing an inclusive approach to decision-making, promoting students’ career development, internationalization of education, etc. are identified. Prospects for the formation of civic position of universities according to inclusive leadership as a driver of cohesive societyare also determined.
Discipline «project management» as an elective for future professional junior bachelors in agricultural specialties
Authors: Bondarenko H.
Published: October 2024

The article analyzes modern definitions of "project management" given by Ukrainian and foreign scientists. Based on these, the characteristics of project activities are presented and motivation for studying and applying project activities is formed, particularly for students pursuing the educational degree of "Professional Junior Bachelor". It is noted that project management has stages of initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and completion, and the motivations include satisfying the individual's need for free choice of activity, high interest of executors, focus on results and quality assurance of achieved goals, adherence to implementation deadlines, compliance with the project execution plan, use of only limited resources provided, customer satisfaction from high-quality implementation, and the opportunity for employee training. The competencies that a student of a professional pre-higher education institution in agriculture should acquire are studied, and those competencies that can be formed in the process of studying the discipline "Project Management" are identified. The educational and professional programs for training professional junior bachelors in the specialties "201 Agronomy", "073 Management", "208 Agroengineering" in the 2023-2024 academic year in a number of professional agricultural pre-higher education institutions were analyzed, and it was found that they lack the discipline "Project Management". The necessity of introducing the discipline "Project Management" into the educational process of training professional junior bachelors in agricultural specialties is substantiated, as an elective course, taking into account the basic principles of forming elective disciplines, which usually include ensuring students' right to choose educational disciplines, creating an individual educational trajectory, and the correspondence of elective disciplines to labor market requirements and student interests.
Needs and problems of war veterans and defendants in ukraine under the conditions of marital state
Authors: Tilikina N. , Piesha I. , Andriuchenko T.
Published: October 2024

In the article the issues and needs, which veterans and defenders of Ukraine face after they return to civil life, have been reviewed. In accordance with the results of sociological studies, which have recently been conducted in Ukraine, the majority of problems, faced by the veterans, are linked to the process of obtaining the status of combatant and/or the status of a person with disability caused by war. In the first place this is due to the increase in number of military servants and volunteers, who are entitled to this appropriate status as well as due to the increase of applications for the formalization of this status. A quite urgent issue is manifested by the difficulties with going through medical boards and that is linked to bureaucracy, a large number of documents, necessity to repeatedly re-process these documents because of inconsistency of document formats etc. Moreover, the veterans, who have returned from the area of combat operations, are in need of medical care, recovery and physical rehabilitation, professional psychological support. One of the problematic points is low awareness of military servants about social benefits and aids, guaranteed by the state as well as mechanisms of their reception; low awareness about support with employment and job search, the possibility of opening their own business, professional psychological support. At the moment the veterans are deep in thoughts about their further employment or have doubts that they will be able to work at all due to health issues, injuries. However, the employment of the veterans will become a topical issue for Ukraine in the future after the war ends. One of the issues that needs solving is the existence of specific stereotypes employers have towards the veterans (instable mental state, uncontrolled emotions, health conditions etc.) One of the solutions to the problems indicated is implementation of the mentorship (consultancy) institution for military servants in the territorial communities. Mentors (consultants) will inform and provide consultations on official status registration and possibilities of obtaining the benefits, guaranteed by the state, as well as socio-psychological and socio-economic services. Furthermore, military servants should receive mentorship support/consultations not only at the place of their stay after demobilization, but also at the place of their military service.
Development and implementation of women's leadership potential in volun-teer activities
Authors: Cherednyk L.
Published: October 2024

In the conditions of total social transformations and transformations in Ukraine, a situation of uncertainty and instability, external and internal challenges facing our state and its citizens, the problem of volunteering as an organized altruistic activity, in which a consolidating organizing role is played by women a leader whose personality is defined by such personal qualities as authority, the ability to organize and lead, the ability to make decisions in extreme situations and take responsibility for their results and consequences, mobility, openness, decisiveness, sociability. The article summarizes the approaches to defining the phenomena of «leadership», «volunteering», defines the functional features of the volunteer movement in Ukraine in the conditions of a full-scale invasion and martial law, outlines the role and features of the development and realization of the potential of a female leader in volunteer activities.
Identity problems in national-patriotic education: historical aspect and modern challenges
Authors: Yatsenko О.
Published: October 2024

The article highlights the concept of "identity" as one of the components of national-patriotic education, which acts as a value. The term "identity" is inextricably linked to the historical development of society. The purpose of the study is to analyze the theoretical meaning of the concept of "identity", as well as its varieties; to focus on the term "national identity", which affects its formation. It is established that identity is a social phenomenon. The difference between ethnic and national identity is also revealed. It is substantiated that the historical past, culture and religion are an integral part of the process of identity formation; the importance and impact of globalization on identity, its evolution or deformation is emphasized.
Development of self-regulation in youth through online and offline training
Authors: Oliinyk О. , Babak M.
Published: October 2024

Relevance: Modern youth faces a multitude of complex challenges that are integral to their lives: academic and professional demands, personal growth challenges, achieving work-life balance, and separating from parental influence. In the face of constant time and resource constraints, maintaining high productivity across all life spheres while avoiding burnout becomes a critical task. Mastery of self-regulation skills can contribute to solving this problem by helping young men and women cope with stress, effectively manage time and resources, and achieve harmony across different aspects of their lives. Objective: This research is aimed at theoretically analyzing the issue of self-regulation, determining the effectiveness of its development among young men through psychological training in online and offline formats. Methods: To achieve the stated objective, a combination of methods was employed: theoretical methods including analysis, synthesis, and summary of psychological literature; empirical methods involving observation; psychodiagnostic methods utilizing V.I. Morosanova's "Behavioral Self-Regulation Style" questionnaire; and statistical methods including Fisher's angular transformation. The study involved 36 participants aged 18 to 25 years. Results: The results of the empirical study on the development of self-regulation in youth showed higher effectiveness in developing self-regulation skills among young men through offline training. Future prospects for further research include investigating components of self-regulation and studying volitional self-regulation.
Analysis of the representation of women in Ukrainian media content in the conditions of a full-scale war
Authors: Balalaieva O.
Published: October 2024

The article deals with the problem of gender imbalance in the Ukrainian media. Despite the fact that the problem has resonance both in social practice and in scientific discourse, after two years of full-scale war, the situation regarding the balance of media content and representation of women remains complicated, has signs of regressive dynamics and requires careful research. The aim of the study is to analyze the peculiarities of the representation of women in the content of Ukrainian national and hyperlocal media in the conditions of a full-scale war. The main method is a comparative analysis of all-Ukrainian national and hyperlocal media’ monitoring data for the first quarter of 2024. Regular media monitoring shows that the domestic media publish materials with signs of sexism and gender stereotypes. Data analysis showed that the monitoring results have certain differences in quantitative and qualitative indicators. During the monitoring period, in national media, women were experts in 17% of materials, heroines – in 22.5%, in hyperlocal media – in 39.5% and 33.5% of materials, respectively. Despite certain differences in the data caused by different research approaches and methodologies, the results of both monitorings indicate a gender imbalance in the domestic media in favor of men, especially in the coverage of the topic of war; the national media landscape is characterized by an indirect reflection of gender inequality existing in society. This requires a thorough study of various aspects of this problem: social, historical, psychological, etc., and is a promising direction for further research.
Hierarchy of identities In modern humanitarian discourse
Authors: Dodonov V. , Dodonov R , Maidanyuk I.
Published: October 2024

The article examines the problems of terminological confusion in matters of identity and their impact on the social and political atmosphere in societies. The purpose of the article is the study of the modern discourse on the problem of identity, the analysis of filling the concept of identity with content, the construction of a semantic "chain" in the hierarchy of identities. The methods used in the article are the historical method, the systemic method, and discourse analysis. In the results and discussion, positions of the relationship of different types of identity are given. Thus, analyzing ethnic and national identity, where it is proven that ethnic identity has a socio-cultural nature, and a national-political-legal one. The regional and civilizational subsections emphasize that the concepts of regional and civilizational identity are a pair of bipolar categories that show a person's place in the time-space cultural and political continuum. When considering civic and political identity, their similarities and differences are emphasized, and various degrees of maturity of civic identity are described: normal, deformed, and deficient. The conclusions emphasize the importance of the right identity policy, which the state should conduct. The following chain in the hierarchy of identities is proposed: the first is individual, the second is regional, the third is ethnic, the fourth is national, and the fifth is civilizational. The relationship of identities is an ensemble in which each identity can be defined depending on the orientation of the individual.
Legal framework for national identity policy: purpose, legal basis, main tasks and principles
Authors: Kyrilenko V.
Published: October 2024

The purpose of the article is to analyze the legislative framework of national identity policy as defined in the Law of Ukraine «On the Basic Principles of State Policy in the Field of Affirming Ukrainian National and Civil Identity» (hereinafter referred to as “the Law”). The results of the study show that unity around common national values, overcoming socio-cultural, linguistic and regional contradictions, declared in the Law as its purposes, are urgently important and currently feasible in Ukraine. A significant number of Ukrainian citizens who had been loyal to the ideas of the «russian world», have now realized that in practice, for the russian federation, the destruction of Ukrainian identity means the elimination of the Ukrainian people or their voluntary renunciation of their national identity and their own individuality with all the consequences that follow (the main consequence, according to the russian plan, should be the cessation of the very existence of the Ukrainian State). The scientific novelty of the study lies in the study of the legislative framework of the national identity policy. Based on the analysis of the Law, the author systematizes the principles of state national and civil identity policy, identifies its basic principles and urgent tasks, and studies the legal definitions of the concepts of «Ukrainian national identity» and «Ukrainian civil identity» in the context of an inclusive national identity doctrine. Conclusions. The author analyzes the legal basis of the national identity policy, as defined by the Law, the fundamentals of the public national and civil identity policy, its basic principles and urgent tasks, as well as outlines the ways of implementating the said policy in the public administration field. It is substantiated that unity in all its collective manifestations is of utmost importance for the Ukrainian society. It should be ensured by removing contradictions within the society (of sociocultural, linguistic, regional, etc., character) and by effectively implementing Ukraine's European and Euro-Atlantic integration policy.