bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of prostate cancer awareness and screening among men in Gombe State, Nigeria
Authors: Adamu U.N. , Ibrahim R. , Sunday A.
Published: January 2025

Background: Prostate cancer is the number one cancer among Nigerian men, and there are screening methods that can be employed for early detection and reduction of mortality. The objective of this study was to assess the level of knowledge of prostate cancer and its screening practices among men in Gombe local government.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among men aged 40 years and older. The studied community was selected using a simple random sampling technique, and a semi-structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data, which was analysed using SPSS version 23 at a p-value of 5%.
Results: The mean age of the respondents was 55.87±13.40 years. The findings showed that only 2.5% of the respondents had good knowledge of prostate cancer. About 37.63% of the respondents had a high level of positive perception of prostate cancer. Very few respondents (2.5%) had good screening practices. There was astatistically significant relationship between age knowledge of prostate cancer (p-value 0.045), while level of education was found to be statistically associated with screening practice for prostate cancer (p-value 0.020).
Conclusion: The study showed that, despite poor knowledge and screening practices for prostate cancer, positive perceptions towards prostate cancer are encouraging. This calls for improving community awareness about the importance of prostate cancer screening by health authorities in Gombe State.
Substance use among undergraduate students at the University of Lagos
Authors: Ekekezie O.O. , Daramola M.K. , Olatona F.A.
Published: January 2025

Background: The increasing prevalence of substance use among young people is a major concern globally and specifically in Nigeria, with significant impacts on individuals, society, and public health. This study assessed the pattern, prevalence and factors associated with substance use among the undergraduate students at the University of Lagos.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted utilizing a multistage sampling method to select 404 students from the registered full-time undergraduate students. Data was obtained using self-administered questionnaires adapted from the WHO model core questionnaire format. Descriptive, bivariate and multivariate analyses were done using IBM SPSS version 23. The level of significance was set at 5% and the confidence interval at 95%.
Results: Most respondents (48%) were between 17-20 years, with a mean age of 20.9+2.44 years, 54.5% were male and 45.5% were in 300 level. Seventy-one percent had good knowledge, 65.4% had positive attitudes towards not using substances, while the prevalence of substance use was 36.7%: 23.3%, 10.7% and 2.7% for tobacco, drugs and alcohol respectively. Energy drinks (with its significant caffeine content) were the most commonly consumed drug-containing substance (62.8%). Peer pressure was the leading reason for substance use (65.1%). Age, gender, level of education and tobacco use were predictors of drug use.
Conclusion: Knowledge and a positive attitude towards not using substances did not significantly influence practice. Smokers were more likely to use drugs. Health education is required to correct the perceived health benefits of energy drinks while peer influence can be harnessed to curb the menace.
Compliance with the COVID-19 schools’ reopening guidelines in public and private primary schools in a South-West Nigerian Town
Authors: Okoro N.E. , Afolabi O.T. , Dauda S.O. , Adesoye O.O.
Published: January 2025

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic took the world by surprise with various burdens of morbidity and mortality in different countries, including Nigeria. Consequently, schools in Osun State were shut to prevent spread of the disease. The Federal Ministries of Education and Health and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control prepared a set of COVID-19 schools’ reopening guidelines for a safe school environment upon resumption. However, there is sparse documentation on compliance with these guidelines in primary schools nationwide.
Objective: To assess and compare the compliance of public and private primary schools in Ile-Ife with the COVID-19 schools’ reopening guidelines.
Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study with 100 (50 public and 50 private) randomly selected primary schools in Ile-Ife. The instrument was a checklist of the COVID-19 guidelines assessed in the schools by the research team. Data were analysed using SPSS version 25. Univariate analysis was used to present the compliance in the schools, while the Chi-Square test was used for comparison, andp-values less than 0.05 were considered significant. Ethical approval was obtained accordingly.
Results: Overall, only 21 schools (21%) had good compliance, comprising six public (12%) and 15 private (30%) schools. There was a significant association between the type of school and compliance (p = 0.027).
Conclusion: Compliance with the COVID-19 guidelines was generally low, although better among the private compared to the public schools. The materials needed for the prevention and control of COVID-19 and other infections should be provided in schools at all times.
Adapting to Digital Disruption: Evaluating Implementation Challenges and Effective Strategies in Nigerian Banking Marketing
Authors: Monye Michael , Osio Joyce
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the landscape of digital marketing strategies in the Nigerian banking industry, with a focus on identifying key strategies, evaluating implementation challenges, and determining effective approaches to enhance marketing performance. A sample of 221 respondents from a population of 654 banking professionals in Delta State provided insights through a structured questionnaire. Thematic analysis and descriptive statistics were employed, with SPSS used as the analytical tool. Findings reveal a diverse range of utilized strategies, including social media, Email Marketing, and Content Marketing, while challenges such as regulatory concerns and technological limitations were identified. Recommendations include investing in digital skills development and prioritizing customer-centric strategies. By adopting these recommendations, banks can overcome implementation challenges and optimize their digital marketing efforts to drive business growth.
Adoption of organic fertilizer and its impact on income generation among smallholder farmers in Tanzania: A pathway to sustainable Agriculture
Authors: Komba Coretha
Published: January 2025

This study examines the determinants of organic fertilizer adoption and its effects on the welfare of smallholder farmers in Tanzania, utilizing secondary data from the National Agriculture Sample Census Survey 2019/20. Employing a non-experimental research design, the study applies a probit model to estimate the factors influencing organic fertilizer adoption and uses Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) to analyze the impact of adoption on farmers' income. The results revealed that female-headed households, larger household sizes, separated marital status, self-employment, and membership in farmers' cooperatives significantly increase the likelihood of organic fertilizer adoption. Conversely, urban residence, land ownership, primary education, receipt of extension services, and lack of market access reduce the probability of adoption. The study further indicates that while organic fertilizer adoption is not directly associated with income gains, factors like access to credit, proximity to farms, and education positively impact farmers' welfare. The study suggests policy measures to strengthen cooperative unions, enhance gender-responsive support for female farmers, improve extension services to promote organic practices, develop market access, and provide tailored financial services to encourage sustainable agricultural practices. These insights aim to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and advance sustainable agriculture in Tanzania.
Analysis of the Impact of Self-Management on Organizational Effectiveness of Selected Commercial Banks in Delta State Nigeria
Authors: Edewhor Vincent , Okuwa Okoh
Published: January 2025

This study focused on the relationship between self-management and organizational effectiveness of Commercial Banks in Delta State, Nigeria. The study is anchored on upper echelon theory. Cross-sectional survey was adopted in this study. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain primary data from the employees of the Commercial Banks in Delta State, namely, First Bank Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, Union Bank Plc, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, Unity Bank Plc, United Bank of Nigeria, and First City monument Bank. The population of study comprised of 62 staff of 7 selected Commercial Banks in Delta State, Nigeria. The hypotheses formulated were subjected to statistical tests using the spearman’s Rank order correlation Coefficient with the aid of statistical package for social sciences. The tests were carried out at a 95% confidence interval and a 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that self-management has a significant effect on the quality of service of Commercial Banks in Delta State, Nigeria, self management is significantly and positively related to attainment of goals of Commercial Banks in Delta State, Nigeria and that there is significant relationship between self-management and organizational alignment of Commercial Banks in Delta State, Nigeria, From the findings of the study, it was concluded that self management has a significant positive impact on organizational effectiveness since the majority of the stated variables are statistically significant with one another.
Use of mobile phones for market accessibility and price transparency among smallholder farmers in Tanzania: A case of Mbarali District
Authors: Mwakifwamba Geofrey , Chisanza Joachim , Ngalesoni Obedi
Published: January 2025

This study examines the impact of mobile phone use on market accessibility and price transparency among smallholder farmers in Mbarali District, Tanzania. In rural areas where agriculture is the primary livelihood, farmers often face challenges such as limited access to market information, fluctuating prices, and reliance on intermediaries. The widespread adoption of mobile phones has emerged as a crucial tool for overcoming these barriers. By leveraging mobile-based services like SMS price notifications and mobile applications, farmers gain real-time information on market prices, weather forecasts, and agricultural advice, enabling them to make informed decisions and reduce dependence on middlemen. Additionally, mobile phones facilitate mobile banking and mobile money services, enhancing financial inclusion through efficient transactions and faster payments. The research, combining qualitative and quantitative data, reveals that mobile phone technology improves market efficiency, increases farmers' bargaining power, and contributes to better income stability. Improved access to financial services also allows farmers to manage their finances more effectively. The findings explore the transformative role of mobile phones in the agricultural sector, suggesting that further expansion of mobile technology and services can foster agricultural growth, improve livelihoods, and promote equitable market access, contributing to sustainable rural development in Tanzania.
Touriñán López, J. M. y Longueira Matos, S. (Coords.) (2024). Pedagogía y educación, en perspectiva mesoaxiológica. Cuestiones actuales. Editorial Red Iberoamericana de Pedagogía (Redipe)
Authors: Novoa Pérez María Isabel
Published: January 2025

Recensión de Touriñán López, J. M. y Longueira Matos, S. (Coords.) (2024). Pedagogía y educación, en perspectiva mesoaxiológica. Cuestiones actuales. Editorial Red Iberoamericana de Pedagogía (Redipe)
Tecnología y Tutorías: Un Análisis en los Bachilleratos de la UNAM
Authors: León Carrascosa Víctor , Guillén Tortajada Esmeralda
Published: January 2025

Los recursos tecnológicos desempeñan un papel fundamental en el desarrollo de las tutorías, contribuyendo a la planificación de la acción tutorial y fortaleciendo las relaciones en las comunidades educativas. En este contexto, este estudio se propuso evaluar el uso de los recursos tecnológicos en el desarrollo de la acción tutorial en los bachilleratos de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. El diseño de la investigación se basó en un enfoque cualitativo de corte descriptivo. La muestra incluyó a 24 coordinadores de tutoría de los Colegios de Ciencias y Humanidades y de la Escuela Nacional Preparatoria. Para abordar el objetivo de la investigación, se llevaron a cabo entrevistas semiestructuradas, centrándose en la dimensión Desarrollo de las tutorías y, más concretamente, en la categoría Recursos tecnológicos. Los resultados indicaron una valoración positiva de los recursos digitales como apoyo para los tutores y su relación con los estudiantes. No obstante, se identificaron necesidades, como promover iniciativas tecnológicas en la tutoría y mejorar la infraestructura. En conclusión, el estudio destaca factores clave para desarrollar estrategias en la acción tutorial que impulsen las competencias digitales y atiendan las necesidades de estudiantes, profesores y familias.
Aparición del término neurodidáctica en la base de datos Dialnet: una revisión sistemática
Authors: Sánchez González Amaia , Perochena González Paola
Published: January 2025

En el campo de las neurociencias aplicadas a la educación, el término neurodidáctica ha tomado relevancia en la literatura a la vez que se evoluciona en el desarrollo de las técnicas de neuroimagen y los avances en la comprensión del funcionamiento del cerebro. La neurodidáctica es una disciplina que busca desarrollar al máximo las habilidades del estudiantado mediante la comprensión del funcionamiento cerebral. El objetivo de este artículo es realizar una revisión sistemática de la literatura sobre los estudios relacionados con la neurodidáctica. Para llevar a cabo la revisión se restringe la búsqueda a los artículos publicados en la base de datos Dialnet. La metodología seleccionada para la revisión es la metodología PRISMA, y para determinar la selección de los estudios a analizar se siguieron una serie de criterios de inclusión y exclusión establecidos para el correcto desarrollo de la revisión sistemática. De un total de 144 artículos identificados en la búsqueda inicial, durante la aplicación de los criterios de elegibilidad se reduce el número total de artículos seleccionados para la revisión a 40. El análisis de las publicaciones y sus características evidencia un auge de la literatura relacionada con la neurodidáctica en los últimos años, presentando especial relevancia en las áreas de la psicología y la educación.
La actividad física y salud mental en adolescentes de 14 a 16 años
Authors: López López Karen Andrea
Published: January 2025

La práctica de actividad física es una parte importante del bienestar de un individuo, influenciada por su conocimiento y entorno sociocultural. Sin embargo, la adolescencia representa una época de cambios, no solo físicos, sino también psicológicos, y la presencia de trastornos mentales puede tener un impacto significativo. A menudo, la relación entre actividad física y salud se presenta de manera simplista y unilateral, centrándose en aspectos específicos en lugar de vincular la actividad física al concepto integral de bienestar físico, mental y social. Por esta razón, el objetivo de la investigación fue sistematizar los fundamentos teóricos y metodológicos que sustentan los beneficios de la actividad física para mejorar la salud mental en adolescentes de 14 a 16 años. La metodología utilizada fue una revisión sistemática aplicando el protocolo PRISMA, a partir del análisis crítico de fuentes bibliográficas publicadas fundamentalmente durante los años 2019-2024; se seleccionaron artículos en español e inglés provenientes de bases de datos como Latindex, Redalyc, Dialnet, Scielo, y el buscador Google Scholar, donde se aplicaron diferentes criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Como resultado de esta revisión sistemática, se encontró una relación significativa entre la actividad física y la salud mental de los adolescentes. En conclusión, se determinó que la actividad física genera un impacto positivo en la salud mental de los adolescentes y su calidad de vida, al reducir la ansiedad y la depresión, además de fomentar la resiliencia emocional. Asimismo, se plantea la necesidad de investigar las barreras específicas que enfrentan distintos grupos de adolescentes.
Analysis of the application of gamma neural network in professional education
Authors: Gushchin A. V. , Firsov M. V. , Zhitnikova N. E.
Published: January 2025

The article discusses the use of neural networks in the system of secondary and higher vocational education. The main functional capabilities applicable in the educational process are listed. The key positive and negative aspects of using artificial intelligence in vocational education are analyzed. The use of the Gamma neural network in compiling presentations and reports and, in a promising direction, expanding the functionality to support other formats of educational materials, such as video lessons and teaching aids, are considered in detail. Digitalization in education opens up a huge range of opportunities to improve the learning process and enrich the experience of both students and teachers. The introduction of neural networks in vocational education has more advantages than disadvantages. The balance between digital technologies and classical teaching methods can be the key to the transition of vocational education to a new stage of development.
Development of a business game on programming for students
Authors: Romanova D. S.
Published: January 2025

The work is devoted to the peculiarities of developing and conducting business games in information disciplines for student programmers. The main types of business games are considered and examples are given. The scenario, purpose and objectives of the game "Agrotender" for students studying in the program "Applied Informatics in the Agro-Industrial Complex" are proposed. Evaluation criteria for solving cases within a business game are described.
Some aspects of psychological and pedagogical support for dysfunctional families
Authors: Lifintseva A. A. , Eremeitsev D. V.
Published: January 2025

The article presents an analysis of some aspects of psychological and pedagogical support for dysfunctional families, as well as a justification for the possibilities of changing the unfavorable situation that has developed in them. An analysis of the existing practice of working with this category of families is presented, the need for organizing systematic and targeted work with such families is emphasized. An important area of activity can be the development of effective programs of psychological and pedagogical support aimed at strengthening and preserving the mental health of the younger generation, the formation of value guidelines for the spiritual and moral development of children and adolescents, the development of a system of social and pedagogical support for dysfunctional families. Constant social and pedagogical support, monitoring changes in the functioning of dysfunctional families, feedback from specialists provide conditions for consolidating the results obtained, becoming effective forms of work with this category of families.
Basics of building an information space in historical and pedagogical research
Authors: Korneva I. P.
Published: January 2025

The article discusses the features of constructing an information space in historical and pedagogical research. Information technologies play a significant role. It is shown that elements of filling the information space can be both prosopographic and large network biographical databases. Author's presentations about the creative path of scientists and teachers, about the history of the development of scientific methods are also elements of filling the information space. The information space is used as a powerful tool in in educational and training processes.
The effectiveness of the elective course on the formation of a spiritual and moral personality in the process of professional training of students
Authors: Ulissky E. V
Published: January 2025

The article presents the elective course "Pedagogical Ethics" developed by the author, aimed at forming the necessary spiritual and moral foundations for the work of future teachers. The results of an experiment conducted to test the effectiveness of the proposed elective course are analyzed. The conclusions on the effectiveness of the developed concept of spiritual and moral education of students in the process of professional training are presented.
Main directions for improving state border policy in the Kaliningrad region
Authors: Kalenitsky O. A.
Published: January 2025

The main directions of state border policy implemented in the Kaliningrad region in modern geopolitical conditions caused by a special military operation are considered. The issues of coordination and interaction between federal executive authorities, regional authorities and local governments are analyzed and individual recommendations for their improvement are proposed, which will make it possible to more effectively protect the state border and implement state policy in this area.
On the issue of optimizing the educational process in a technical university in terms of an information approach
Authors: Vavilova L. N. , Fomchenkova G. A. , Solntseva O. I.
Published: January 2025

The article presents aspects of the information approach to assessing the educational process at a university. It presents a pedagogical technology for optimizing the learning process based on individual indications and subjective needs of students.
Heroic traditions of the people in the system of patriotic education of students in modern conditions
Authors: Galyga V. V.
Published: January 2025

The article focuses on the issues of using the heroic labor traditions of the people in the system of patriotic education, examines some areas of activity of the Kaliningrad State Technical University, the Baltic State Academy of the Fishing Fleet for the patriotic education of students and cadets. Some recommendations are proposed to improve the effectiveness of the formation of patriotic consciousness of students in modern conditions.
Technologies for the organization of educational activities of cadets of military universities
Authors: Gladkova M. N. , Lebedeva A. A. , Shagalova O. G. , Minvaeva M. S.
Published: January 2025

Educational work in military universities is aimed at the development of the personality of cadets and the formation of their psychological, professional, moral and combat qualities. Educational technologies differ on various grounds and have a certain classification. Continuous improvement and adaptation of educational technologies will help make the educational process more effective for the formation of future officers as professionals.
Methodological culture of specialists as an indicator of the quality of their research
Authors: Guskov Yu. A. , Sidorina T. V. , Shitakova O. Yu. , Guskov A. Yu.
Published: January 2025

The necessity of relaying the practice of using active teaching methods to optimize the educational process at all levels of education is substantiated. The principles, parameters, and criteria of effective discussion in additional professional education are described.
Posthumánní poznání v díle Rosi Braidotti
Authors: Sellner Veronika
Published: January 2025

Rosi Braidotti is one of the most distinctive thinkers of contemporary posthumanism. She approaches this term in an informed manner, at the same time endeavoring to redefine it and make it applicable to contemporary society, primarily through a critique of global capitalism. In the text, I will present this Italian philosopher’s concept of posthumanism, specifically focusing on an analysis of the construction of “posthuman knowledge” and the new methods of knowledge proposed by her.
Člověk a "zvíře", které není jeho protikladem
Authors: Fišerová Michaela
Published: January 2025

The paper invites us to revise the anthropocentric foundation of the philosophic distinction that is made between the concepts of human and animal. Following Derrida’s deconstruction, the author uncovers the systematic philosophic degradation of animals that helped to build modern humanism: human beings gave themselves the right to master non-human beings by comparing animal to man and defining it as an unequal, subordinated, and inferior being. The author suggests taking the concept of animal out of such an asymmetrically constructed binary opposition. By revising “animal” idioms burdened by the anthropocentric prejudice of human sovereignty, the author calls for a biocentric ethical position of interspecies mutuality. Firstly, she questions metaphysical presuppositions that make the philosophic conception of symbiosis between human and nonhuman beings impossible. Secondly, she suggests a philosophic solution, which opens inventive ways for an ethical approach to animals, both by means of a focus on nonverbal communication and by offering new idioms related to biocentric images of animality.
Plagiarism in the system of academic integrity in medical research (part 1)
Authors: Krasnoselskyi M.V. , Artamonova N.O. , Sukhina О.М. , Rublova T.V. , Pavlichenko Yu.V.
Published: January 2025

Background. The problem of plagiarism is multifaceted and relevant both for Ukraine and the world. Ensuring academic integrity in conducting medical research and protecting against the spread of pseudoscientific results and plagiarism is of particular importance.
Purpose – to characterize current views on such a multidimensional phenomenon as academic plagiarism (AP) in medical research.
Materials and Methods. To reveal the essence of AP and its features in medicine, a comprehensive study of scientific publications was conducted, considering legislation and its application practices. The analytical method was used to process scientific publications from international digital resources such as Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection, and NCBI PubMed. The search period covered 2014–2024. The search strategy was based on the use of keywords such as «academic plagiarism», «scientific plagiarism», «plagiarism AND medicine», and «Self-Citation AND Academic Publications», with filters for «years: 2014–2024» and «medicine». However, in PubMed, search limitations were only by years, as it is a medical database.
Results and Discussion. The study characterized contemporary views on the multifaceted phenomenon of academic plagiarism using medicine as an example. The essence of the concept of «academic plagiarism» and its types were revealed, and specific examples of AP in medical research were provided. The policies of scientific medical journal publishers regarding AP were described. The process of article retraction from a scientific journal or other scientific publication and the possible conditions for its implementation were characterized. Examples of investigations of AP in scientific research were given, using Ukraine and the USA as examples. The main reasons for the occurrence of academic plagiarism were identified.
Conclusions. The conducted analysis allows concluding that plagiarism is the most frequent violation of academic integrity. In contrast to the general concept of «plagiarism», «academic plagiarism», exclusively concerns scientific texts and involves reproducing in the text of a scientific work without changes the text of another author without citing it, incorrect citation, or without indicating the source. In other words, academic plagiarism is the use of concepts, words, or text structures without proper acknowledgment of the source for personal gain. The concept of article retraction as a mechanism for correcting information published in a journal was disclosed, based on the guidelines, recommendations, and standards of international professional organizations. Thus, the issue of AP is not simple and straightforward; in many cases, AP is committed by authors out of ignorance or disregard for legal regulation principles and the limits of permissible free use of works. Determining whether a work contains plagiarism or not is quite challenging, and therefore the resolution of this issue is entrusted to expertsʼ (reviewersʼ) conclusions.
Role of Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor in Reproductive Medicine- Case Series from UAE.
Authors: Alhmoudi Marwa , Soliman Nermeen , Fakih Micheal , Mae Nad Rona , Sajjad Yasmin
Published: January 2025

Objective

To assess the benefits of intrauterine infusion of Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor (G-CSF) to enhance pregnancy outcomes for patients with a history of recurrent miscarriage (RM) and recurrent implantation failure (RIF).

Design

Retrospective cohort study and systemic reviews without meta-data analysis.

Settings

Fakih IVF center in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Patients

A total of 19 patients at Fakih IVF Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE were selected, who consulted the center from April 2023 till January 2024, with an age range of 27-44 years old and a Body Mass Index (BMI) ranging from 24.6-38.5.

Intervention

Intrauterine infusion of Filgrastim (G-CSF) 300mcg/5ml was infused for 5 days pre-embryo transfer. After the endometrial thickness of 7 mm was achieved, patients received standard luteal support, and the outcomes were assessed based on biochemical and clinical pregnancy, miscarriage, and ongoing viable pregnancy. All the patients had a single embryo transferred.

Results

Out of the 19 patients, eight patients achieved successful ongoing pregnancies (60%); two patients’ procedures were canceled due to bleeding, five had implantation failure, two achieved biochemical pregnancies, and two had first-trimester miscarriages. None of the patients developed any side effects.

Conclusion

Intrauterine G-CSF infusion may have a beneficial impact on patients with a history of implantation failure or miscarriage. However, further research is required to validate these results and elucidate the underlying mechanisms of action of G-CSF in improving IVF success rates by enhancing endometrial receptivity. Such research may contribute to the development of novel therapeutic strategies for RM and RIF patients.
A Small State with Growing Influence: Balancing Azerbaijan in Global Energy Policy
Authors: Tadevosyan Suren
Published: January 2025

Azerbaijan holds a pivotal position in the global energy landscape due to its substantial hydrocarbon resources and strategic location between Europe and Asia. This study examines Azerbaijan’s role as a key energy supplier within the context of its relationships with the EU and Russia. Applying role theory as the analytical framework, the research explores how Azerbaijan conceptualizes, negotiates, and performs its energy diplomacy while balancing external pressures and internal objectives. The study addresses three core questions: how Azerbaijan’s identity as an energy supplier influences its foreign policy, how it aligns with the EU’s energy diversification and sustainability goals, and how it mitigates role conflicts with Russia while preserving its sovereignty. The research employs qualitative methods, analyzing secondary data and policy documents to assess Azerbaijan’s strategic approaches. The findings illustrate Azerbaijan’s ability to assert agency within asymmetrical power dynamics, reinforcing its energy role with the EU through infrastructure projects like the Southern Gas Corridor, while managing role conflicts with Russia through economic cooperation and pragmatic engagement. This analysis highlights Azerbaijan’s adaptability and strategic positioning, contributing to the broader discourse on small-state agency and the geopolitics of energy diplomacy.
Reimagining Counterstruggle as a Comprehensive Theoretical Framework for Policy Design and Implementation: Dimensions and Factors of Struggle and Resistance
Authors: Khatunov Sergei
Published: January 2025

This article analyzes strategic issues related to political factors of counterstruggle, which manifest different dimensions of confrontation, counteraction, opposition and resistance. This stimulates the development of innovative solutions that are actively used by political actors to analyze the economic, social, political situation in countries and regions with transitional political and economic systems, as well as to prepare public opinion for making important political decisions. In this context, political assets can quickly transform into liabilities, and ignored liabilities can become invaluable assets. Existing conceptual frameworks for policymaking fail to effectively address the enormous uncertainty inherent in environmental assessment, especially the complexity of constant, gradual change. The counterstruggle framework offers a more effective approach, mitigating the oversimplifications often found in geopolitical analysis. This framework builds on the trifunctional hypothesis, emphasizing compensatory capacities and the need for a balance between all factors to achieve a given goal. This article analyzes the interplay of space, time, and force within counterstruggle that gives rise to trifunctionality. This provides insight into the adaptive capacity available to navigate uncertainty and change, ultimately contributing to the stability that states and societies seek. The relationship between politics and economics goes far beyond our usual perception, in an inverse correlation influenced by the multiplicative effect of counterstruggle factors. In situations marked by uncertainty, the ability to quickly assess and adapt to the current environment becomes paramount, opening up numerous underappreciated methods of policy research.
Gridlocked Streets or Simply Disinterested? Urban Youth and Unconventional Political Participation in Zimbabwe’s Second Republic
Authors: Masunda Octavious
Published: January 2025

This paper is situated in the political landscape of Zimbabwe's Second Republic, which many believed would usher in a new era of democratic governance. It examines urban youth and their engagement, or lack thereof, with unconventional modes of political participation. Utilising focus groups conducted in Harare and Bulawayo, findings reveal how young people engage with political issues through internet-based platforms and novel artistic expressions. While internet participation offers a space to the largely digitally savvy youth for critique and dialogue, it often fails to translate into tangible policy changes or meaningful impact, highlighting a sense of futility among the youth. Despite these creative outlets, findings also indicate a significant reluctance to participate in other traditional forms of protest, such as demonstrations or strikes, largely due to fears of police reprisals and the threat of lawfare. Life cycle factors, especially the economic situation, also deter further participation, as youths prioritise economic sustenance over political activism. The transition from Mugabe to Mnangagwa has not yielded the anticipated democratic dividend; instead, the political landscape remains unchanged, characterised by an enduring authoritarian culture. The pervasive use of lawfare and state security apparatus continues to deter young people from exercising their constitutional rights as outlined in Sections 58 (freedom of assembly and association), and 59 (freedom to demonstrate and petition). Unconventional participation can only thrive in an environment where constitutionalism is respected, thus the need for genuine commitment to democratic principles in Zimbabwe.
Understanding the Dynamics of Transition of the Women’s Movement in Armenia: Challenges for Democratic Representation and Increasing Political Influence
Authors: Azatyan Olga
Published: January 2025

The article analyzes the origins of women’s social movements in the transit Armenian NGO network, which are closely linked to the emergence of modernity, where capitalism, state-building, urbanization and other factors created conditions for collective action. The results of women's civic initiatives are divided into direct results, such as changes in public policy, and indirect results, such as shifts in public opinion. The article draws attention to the fact that women's movements in Armenia are distinguished by the fact that they are future-oriented, ideologically driven and more inclusive than other civic initiatives. These new movements are often devoid of hierarchical structures, advocate for horizontal cooperation and are often marginalized by the media and public opinion. In this sense, the aim of this article is to analyze the resilience of women's movements in Armenia using the theory of civil society and political transformation of post-Soviet countries, focusing on the quality of political institutions and regimes, mobilizing social networks and protest cycles. The theoretical and practical position of this article reveals the peculiarities of the development and effective political adaptation of the women's community in the context of European integration of Armenian society. The main provisions of this article contribute to further research into the problems of women’s political adaptation in a transitional economy, identifying the main directions for establishing gender equality as one of the priorities of public policy, as well as strengthening the political activism of women in Armenia.
Evaluating NATO Enlargement: From Cold War Victory to the Russia-Ukraine War, edited by James Goldgeier, and Joshua R. Itzkowitz Shifrinson. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham, 2023. XVII, 645 pp. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-23364-7
Authors: Jilavyan Svetlana , Arsenyan Magda
Published: January 2025

This book examines the main stages and authoritarian obstacles of NATO enlargement in Central and Eastern Europe after the Cold War, which gradually transformed into a hybrid conflict. In the various chapters of this book, the authors compare the main advantages and disadvantages of NATO enlargement in terms of the results of defending democratization in Central and Eastern Europe. The authors analyze the relationship between NATO enlargement and U.S. foreign policy on democracy and security in Central and Eastern Europe, which are indicators of NATO’s resilience as a political and military intergovernmental organization. The book analyzes the challenges of democratizing political regimes from the perspective of political security, including the full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war of 2022.
Klasterisasi Prevalensi Stunting Menggunakan K-Prototype pada Data Campuran
Authors: Marsandy Aldwin Falah Hasan , Hayati Memi Nor , Fauziyah Meirinda
Published: January 2025

Cluster analysis is a statistical method for grouping objects based on the similar characteristics of each object. One of the algorithms used in cluster analysis is K-Prototype, which was developed to handle mixed data, namely numerical and categorical data. The validation method used to determine the optimal number of clusters in K-Prototype cluster analysis is the Elbow method. The aim of the research is to determine the optimal number of clusters and optimal cluster results on the prevalence of stunting and indicators that influence the prevalence of stunting in Indonesia in 2022. The results of the research show that the optimal number of clusters produced is 4 clusters, using the Elbow graph the WCSS (Within Cluster Sum Square) value is obtained. optimal is 65.83. Cluster 1 consists of 2 provinces, cluster 2 consists of 7 provinces, cluster 3 consists of 10 provinces, and cluster 4 consists of 15 provinces.
Audit Sistem Informasi Inventory Menggunakan Framework Cobit 5
Authors: Fitria Indah , Kurniawati Laela , Haryanti Tuti
Published: January 2025

PT Leea Footwear Indonesia is known as a company whose business activities focus on shoe production located in Tegal and has implemented an information system to support inventory management. However, companies often face obstacles such as data produced by information systems that are not suitable, which can cause delays in work processes and data accuracy. Therefore, an information system audit is needed to assess whether the procedures implemented are in accordance with established standards. The data collection method used in this research was interviews and questionnaires involving 11 respondents from PT Leea Indonesian Footwear. The questionnaire is designed to power the Cobit 5 framework based inventory system and is filled in by the concerned employees. The results of the analysis show that the average capability level of the inventory information system is at level 2 (Managed Process). This indicates that the company has managed the IT governance process, especially in the ERP-based inventory information system, well through continuous planning, evaluation and adjustment. The research results show that the highest level of ability is the MEA01 subdomain reaching 3.18 and the lowest is the DSS04 subdomain with a value of 1.24 and is still quite far from the target, namely at level 4, as well as other subdomains, namely DSS01, DSS02, DSS03, DSS05, DSS06, MEA02 and MEA03 still has not reached the target because there is still a GAP.
Transformasi Sistem Informasi Persediaan Mobil Bekas Ke Platform Mobile: Studi Kasus Showroom Auto88group
Authors: Wandi Aprianto
Published: January 2025

This study aims to design and develop a mobile-based used car inventory information system for the Auto88Group showroom. This system is designed to facilitate the management of car stock data, sales, and inventory reports in real-time and efficiently via mobile devices. The system development uses the Agile method, which allows iterative development. This system is built using Flutter to support Android and iOS platforms, with MySQL database integration. Based on the implementation results, this system increases inventory management efficiency by up to 30%, allows real-time access to stock information, and speeds up the transaction process.
Sistem Informasi Pengajuan Dana Fakultas Berorientasi Industri 5.0 Untuk Meningkatkan Akuntabilitas Keuangan
Authors: Sukmanasari Putri Swastika , Marsono Marsono , Alqodri Febrianto , Triono Alfiansyah Putra Pertama
Published: January 2025

This study aims to develop and implement the SISPEDA Application (Fund Submission Information System) as a basis for routine Work Down Payment (UMK) submissions and activities at the Faculty of Engineering, State University of Malang, with a focus on increasing financial accountability and transparency in the context of the Industrial Revolution 5.0. This study uses the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology consisting of planning, analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance stages. Primary data were collected through interviews and observations of potential users, namely administrative staff and lecturers at the Faculty of Engineering, State University of Malang. The results of the unit testing trial, SISPEDA can run 100% so it is suitable for use. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of SISPEDA has succeeded in increasing the efficiency of the fund submission process by significantly reducing the time required. Overall, this study concludes that SISPEDA makes a positive contribution to improving financial governance at the Faculty of Engineering, State University of Malang and can be used as a model for the development of fund management information systems in other higher education institutions.
Tantangan dalam Implementasi Pendidikan Inklusi di SDN Kramat Jati 24: Tinjauan dari Perspektif Kepala Sekolah dan Guru
Authors: Damayanti Defia , Rachmadanis Indah , Zulfadewina
Published: January 2025

Pendidikan inklusif di sekolah dasar sangat penting untuk memastikan setiap anak, termasuk anak berkebutuhan khusus, memperoleh kesempatan yang setara dalam proses pembelajaran. Selain itu, pendidikan inklusif juga merupakan langkah krusial untuk menjamin hak setiap anak, termasuk anak berkebutuhan khusus, untuk belajar. Artikel ini membahas secara mendalam tentang bagaimana anak berkebutuhan khusus diidentifikasi di kelas I hingga VI di SDN Kramat Jati 24, serta bagaimana guru dan kepala sekolah menerapkan kebijakan inklusi dalam pembelajaran sehari-hari. Fokus utama artikel ini adalah proses identifikasi yang dilakukan oleh guru, penerapan metode pengajaran yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan khusus siswa, serta kebijakan yang diterapkan oleh manajemen sekolah untuk mendukung keberhasilan pendidikan inklusif. Artikel ini juga memberikan rekomendasi untuk meningkatkan kualitas layanan pendidikan bagi anak berkebutuhan khusus di sekolah dasar. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa peran kepala sekolah sangat penting dalam menyediakan dukungan kebijakan yang memadai, serta perlunya peningkatan keterampilan guru dalam mengenali dan memenuhi kebutuhan anak berkebutuhan khusus secara efektif.
Strategi Komunikasi Humas Pt. Transportasi Global Mandiri Dalam Meningkatkan Citra Transportasi Angkutan Feeder LRT Kota Palembang
Authors: Adinda Vira Farzahtira  , Hamidah  , Chairunnisah Putri Ayu Ningsih
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini berjudul strategi Komunikasi Humas PT.Transportasi Global Mandiri Palembang dalam meningkatkan citra transportasi angkutan feeder LRT Kota Palembang. Dilatar belakangi dengan pentingnya peran humas dalam membangun dan mempertahankan citra positif perusahaan, terutama dalam sektor transportasi yang sangat bergantung pada persepsi dan kepercayaan masyarakat. Tujuan yang dicapai dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana komunikasi Humas PT.Transportasi Global Mandiri Palembang dalam meningkatkan citra transportasi angkutan feeder LRT Kota Palembang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif, sumber data dalam penelitian ini yaitu data primer dan data sekunder dengan teknik pengumpulan data diperoleh melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa strategi komunikasi yang diterapkan meliputi penggunaan media massa dan media sosial, penyelenggaraan acara dan kegiatan promosi, serta menjalin hubungan baik dengan komunitas dan pemangku kepentingan. Humas PT Transportasi Global Mandiri juga aktif mengelola umpan balik dari pengguna layanan melalui survei kepuasan pelanggan dan interaksi di media sosial. Selain itu, pesan-pesan yang disampaikan kepada publik menekankan aspek keamanan, kenyamanan, dan efisiensi angkutan feeder LRT. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini, bahwa strategi komunikasi yang efektif dari humas sangat berperan dalam meningkatkan citra dan penerimaan transportasi publik di Kota Palembang.