bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Addysg yng Nghymru ers datganoli: Tair Ton Polisi, a’r her fawr o ran gweithredu
Authors: Davies Andrew James , Morgan Alexandra , Connolly Mark , Milton Emmajane
Published: December 2024

Ar achlysur 25 mlynedd ers dechrau datganoli i Gymru, mae’r erthygl hon yn archwilio’r tair ton wahanol o bolisi ac ymarfer addysg yng Nghymru sydd wedi’u nodi a’u harchwilio gan awduron yr erthygl hon a sylwebyddion eraill fel eu bod wedi digwydd ers 1999 (Egan, 2017; Connolly, et al., 2018; Titley et al., 2020; Evans, 2022; Milton et al., 2023). Mae’n dechrau drwy olrhain dyddiau cynnar y setliad datganoli, a’r dull arbrofol o ymdrin â pholisi newydd a dreialwyd rhwng 1999 a 2010 (Moon, 2012). Yna mae’n edrych ar y tro polisi tuag at fwy o atebolrwydd a her a welwyd yn 2010 yn dilyn canlyniadau siomedig PISA 2009 (Davies et al., 2018), a ffurfiodd yr Ail Don. Yna mae’n archwilio’n feirniadol y Drydedd Don polisi o tua 2015, a nodweddir gan daith ddiwygio uchelgeisiol Cymru (OECD, 2017) a ymgorfforir yn y genhadaeth genedlaethol ar gyfer addysg (Llywodraeth Cymru, 2017a). Mae’n cynnig bod Cymru, ers tua 2021, wedi dechrau ar gyfnod unigryw a heriol o fewn y Drydedd Don drawsnewidiol hon o bolisi. Rydym yn dadlau bod y sefyllfa bresennol yn cael ei nodweddu gan ansicrwydd a lefelau digynsail o gynnwrf yn y system yn sgil cyrhaeddiad, cwmpas a goblygiadau ymarferol cymhleth gweithredu’r diwygiadau ar ôl 2015. Er mwyn gwireddu’r agenda uchelgeisiol i ddiwygio’r cwricwlwm y mae wedi’i gosod i’w hun, mae’r erthygl hon yn dod i’r casgliad bod angen i Gymru ofyn cwestiynau treiddgar am weithredu canllawiau cwricwlaidd, a’u heglurder; ail-werthuso ei dull o ymdrin â sybsidiaredd; a gwrando ar y rhybuddion gan wledydd eraill lle mae diwygiadau tebyg i’r cwricwlwm wedi effeithio’n negyddol ar ddeilliannau dysgwyr ac wedi gwaethygu anghydraddoldebau. Heb hyn, efallai y bydd goblygiadau o ran gwireddu’r Cwricwlwm i Gymru, cadw athrawon a phrofiadau dysgwyr yng Nghymru.
Professional learning in education: policy and practice in Wales since devolution
Authors: Hutt Matthew , Smith Kelly , Jones Ken
Published: December 2024

In the 25 years since devolution in Wales, professional learning has changed significantly. This article considers the development of Welsh Government initiatives over the last two decades and explores where they might be placed on a continuum between transmissive and transformative approaches. The article also explores recent developments of professional learning through the lens of political, professional and pragmatic conceptions of the domain. Although there is limited empirical research on these initiatives, there is some evidence of shifts in policy and practice in Wales aimed at streamlining and improving the quality assurance of professional learning for practitioners. The Welsh Government’s definition of professional learning is evolving, and a positive landscape formed of professionally led and transformative professional learning may be emerging. However, the article argues that professional learning has some way to go before it is fully integrated into the learning culture of schools in Wales.
Dysgu proffesiynol mewn addysg: polisi ac ymarfer yng Nghymru ers datganoli
Authors: Hutt Matthew , Smith Kelly , Jones Ken
Published: December 2024

Yn y 25 mlynedd ers datganoli yng Nghymru, mae dysgu proffesiynol wedi newid yn sylweddol. Mae’r erthygl hon yn ystyried datblygiad mentrau Llywodraeth Cymru dros y ddau ddegawd diwethaf ac yn archwilio lle y gellir eu rhoi ar gontinwwm rhwng dulliau trosglwyddol a thrawsnewidiol. Mae’r erthygl hefyd yn archwilio datblygiadau diweddar o ran dysgu proffesiynol trwy lens cysyniadau gwleidyddol, proffesiynol a phragmatig o’r maes. Er mai prin yw’r ymchwil empirig ar y mentrau hyn, mae rhywfaint o dystiolaeth o newidiadau mewn polisi ac ymarfer yng Nghymru sydd â’r nod o symleiddio a gwella sicrwydd ansawdd dysgu proffesiynol i ymarferwyr. Mae diffiniad Llywodraeth Cymru o ddysgu proffesiynol yn esblygu, ac mae’n bosibl bod tirwedd gadarnhaol wedi’i ffurfio o ddysgu proffesiynol a arweinir yn broffesiynol ac sy’n drawsnewidiol yn dod i’r amlwg. Fodd bynnag, mae’r erthygl yn dadlau bod gan ddysgu proffesiynol rywfaint o ffordd i fynd cyn iddo gael ei integreiddio’n llawn i ddiwylliant dysgu ysgolion yng Nghymru.
The Development of Welsh Language Education since Devolution
Authors: Williams Siân Lloyd , ap Gruffudd Gwilym Siôn , Gruffydd Jones Elin Haf
Published: December 2024

The aim of this article is to consider some of the most critical factors that have been at play in the Education and Welsh language policy spheres during the twenty-five years in question. The article will analyse the policy development context and will also present data, focusing on statutory education, since the devolution of powers to Wales. Consideration is given to the relationship between the Welsh language portfolio and the Education portfolio at the national level as allocated by the First Ministers of Wales since 1999. In addition, there will be a focus on the development of strategies in these areas, in recognition of the importance of education in language policy and planning. It is not intended to offer a critical analysis of all strategic documentation published over the twenty-five years; however, reference is made to a selection of the areas and themes prioritized for policy and strategy development in Welsh language education. In the context of the above areas, we explore the development – or lack thereof – in Wales over the period in comparison to what happened in the Basque Country Autonomous Community during the same period. Finally, the full extent of the Welsh and Education Bill will be assessed, with consideration of whether it will be possible to achieve the necessary trajectory to meet the targets of the Cymraeg 2050: A Million Welsh Speakers strategy (Welsh Government, 2017a).
Are we nearly there yet? 25 years of initial teacher education policy in Wales
Authors: Mutton Trevor , Breeze Thomas
Published: December 2024

Initial teacher education (ITE) policy in Wales over the past 25 years has, in many ways, reflected wider global concerns around the need to produce sufficient high-quality teachers to ensure that pupil outcomes are comparable with those of other nations, in order to enable Wales to remain economically competitive. Having inherited the legacy of Westminster ITE policies in 1999, there was no sudden move by the Welsh Government to reform existing provision, but three distinct ITE reviews over the decade from 2005 to 2015 have led to significant changes both in the structure of ITE in Wales, and the pedagogical approaches underpinning all programmes. We examine each of these three sets of reforms in relation to the distinct context, content and processes involved, as well the key policy actors, and discuss the evolution of ITE policy-making over the 25 years since devolution.
Addysg Plentyndod Cynnar yng Nghymru: Polisi, Addewidion a Realiti Ymarfer
Authors: Stewart Sarah , MacDonald Natalie , Waters-Davies Jane
Published: December 2024

Mae’r erthygl hon yn archwilio dwy agwedd allweddol ar y dirwedd polisi-ymarfer addysg ar gyfer darpariaeth addysg blynyddoedd cynnar (ABC) yng Nghymru yn 2024. Yn gyntaf, mae’n ymdrin â’r sylw symbolaidd a roddir i Gonfensiwn y Cenhedloedd Unedig ar Hawliau’r Plentyn (CCUHP) mewn polisi addysg a gofal mewn cyferbyniad â’r anghysonderau mewn ymarfer ABC. Yn ail, mae’n archwilio’r gwahaniaethau cynyddol ym mhrofiadau addysgol plant tair i bedair oed. Mae’r erthygl yn amlinellu’r fframwaith polisi cadarn sy’n adlewyrchu ymrwymiad Cymru i’r CCUHP, gan olrhain datblygiadau o Fframwaith Cwricwlwm ôl-ddatganoli arloesol y Cyfnod Sylfaen i blant rhwng tair a saith oed hyd at y ddarpariaeth addysgol amrywiol sydd ar gael i blant tair i bedair oed yn 2024. Mae’n rhoi archwiliad beirniadol o fwriad, pwrpas a chydlyniad y cynnig addysgol cyfunol i blant ifanc yng Nghymru, gan ystyried y goblygiadau posibl i blant, yn enwedig y rhai sy’n wynebu heriau strwythurol a phersonol ychwanegol. Mewn cyd-destun lle mae risgiau datgymhwyso’r cynnig cwricwlwm i blant ifanc yn dod i’r amlwg o hyd, er bod y Cwricwlwm i Gymru wedi’i fwriadu ar gyfer plant rhwng tair ac un ar bymtheg oed, mae’r erthygl yn cwestiynu i ba raddau y mae’r ymrwymiad polisi rhethregol i sicrhau bod pob plentyn yn gallu arfer ei hawliau ac yn cael dechrau addawol mewn bywyd yn sgil cynnig blynyddoedd cynnar cyson yn wirioneddol ystyrlon. Cefnogir y dadansoddiad gan ganfyddiadau dwy astudiaeth ddoethur sy’n canolbwyntio ar y materion hyn yng Nghymru (Stewart, 2024; MacDonald, ar y gweill).
Az Európai Unió mesterséges intelligenciával kapcsolatos diplomáciai tevékenysége
Authors: Molnár Anna
Published: December 2024

Jelen kutatás azt vizsgálja, hogy az Európai Unió (EU) kiberdiplomáciai tevékenységeihogyan terjednek át fokozatosan a digitális diplomáciára és így a mesterséges intelligenciával(MI) kapcsolatos diplomáciai területekre. A kutatás fókuszában a mesterségesintelligenciáról szóló uniós rendelet bemutatása áll. Mivel e területen a globális gazdaságiszereplők és a nagyhatalmak közötti feszültségek egyre gyakoribbak, így nagyobbszükség van a mesterséges intelligenciával kapcsolatos nemzetközi tárgyalások folytatásáraés a megállapodások megkötésére is.Jelenleg az EU aktív szerepet kíván betölteni nem csupán a kiberbiztonságot, hanem adigitális diplomáciát és a mesterséges intelligenciát érintő nemzetközi tárgyalásokterületén is. Napjainkban a mesterséges intelligenciával kapcsolatos diplomácia részbena kiberdiplomáciától függetlenül, részben azzal párhuzamosan fejlődik.
Perjés Géza hadtudományi életműve
Authors: Nagy Miklós Mihály
Published: December 2024

Perjés Géza (1917–2003) a huszadik századi magyar szellemi élet, hadelmélet és történetírásnemzetközi hírű, meghatározó alakja volt. Alkotásainak témagazdagsága a korlegjelentősebb gondolkodói közé emeli. Életműve a hadtörténetírástól a hadelméletikutatásokon, a tudomány- és életmódtörténeten át a Clausewitz kérdéskörig, valamintaz egyetemes katonai szakma örök értékeinek védelméig ível. Hadtörténeti munkáiés tézisei éles vitákat váltottak ki. Zrínyi-kutatásaival egyaránt formálta az irodalomtudományt,a hadtörténelmet, valamint a hadelméletet. Megnyitotta és egybennemzetközi szintre emelte a hazai Clausewitz-kutatásokat. A történetírásról, a történetitudat állapotáról, valamint a katonai tárgyú szépirodalmi művekről szóló munkái alapvetőenalakították a magyar társadalom egészének gondolkodását. Életműve a hadelméletiés a történeti kutatások szimbiózisán alapul. A tanulmány Perjés Géza munkásságalegjelentősebb alkotásainak számbavételével a fenti jelenséget mutatja be.
Az osztrák–magyar haderő tevékenységét befolyásoló természeti katasztrófák az első világháború alpesi régiójában
Authors: Tibor Balla
Published: December 2024

Az első világégés olasz hadszínterén, a magashegységi régióban folyt harctevékenységszámos osztrák–magyar áldozatot követelt. A katonáknak az ellenségen kívül méga nehéz időjárási körülményekkel, továbbá a sok áldozatot szedő természeti katasztrófákkal is meg kellett birkózniuk. Tanulmányomban az olasz hadszíntér természetföldrajziadottságainak, valamint az olasz front tiroli és karintiai szakaszán végbementhadiesemények összefoglalása után, bemutatom a katonákra veszélyt jelentő különbözőidőjárási és természeti jelenségeket. Megvizsgálom a hólavinák keletkezésénekkörülményeit és fajtáit, a lavinaveszély kialakulásának tényezőit, a lavinák megfigyelésénekés kutatásának eredményeit az első világháború idején.
Towards a New Sociology: Values and the Sacred
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities (Moscow), Fadeev Valery
Published: December 2024

The article claims the need for a radical methodological renewal of social sciences
in connection with the need to expand their subject beyond the empirical data. This task is
generated by the world civilization crisis and the related problem of value foundations of social
life. The dominance of the positivist tradition and the gradual displacement of non-empirical
objects from the field of science has led to the inability of empirically oriented social sciences to
work with the key factor of long-term regulation of social life – values belonging to the sphere of
the sacred, i.e. going beyond the rational and measurable. It is necessary to turn to the unclaimed
legacy of the founders of modern sociology – M. Weber, E. Durheim and P. Sorokin – and return
the sacred to the field of science, recognizing it as a phenomenologically significant part of social
life and relying on overcoming the limitations of positivist science instead of refusing to study
inconvenient objects or replacing them with surrogate empirical forms.
On Modernism and Contemporaneity of Traditional Values
Authors:   Russian Academy of Sciences Institute of Philosophy (Moscow)., Afanasov Nikolai
Published: December 2024

The article addresses the current discussion about values in general sense and
about traditional spiritual and moral values in particular from the standpoint of modern social
philosophy. The purpose of the study is to show the modernity, contemporaneity and consistency
of traditional values in a specific historical situation. To do this, the author identifies the most
significant aspects in the reflection on the concept, focusing on the social thought of the last few
decades. The result of this is the explication of a specific understanding of values as autonomy
only partially dependent on the context. The socio-philosophical discourse on values intersects
with those more familiar to philosophy regarding the topic, i.e. axiological, political, ethical
or aesthetic, but does not completely coincide with them. Its actualization was caused by the
historical events, but it always had its groundings in theoretical contradictions that philosophy
has faced. The article provides an outline of the position of values in socio-humanitarian thought,
deconstructs some of the foundations of the hierarchy of values proposed by default within
globalized thought. The author also demonstrates that posing the question about values in a
national context does not contradict the theoretical foundations and the very tasks of philosophy.
On the contrary, the need for philosophy, including social philosophy, to pose and answer the
question about values is only increasing. On the base of a priori self-worth of traditional spiritual
and moral values, the author concludes that one of the most important tasks of social philosophy
is to actualize their content and ways of practical integration into modern life in accordance with
the spirit and needs of the time.
Renaissance of Tradition: Reception of Traditional Values by Active Youth of Russia
Authors:   HSE University (Moscow), Gruzdev Ivan , Startsev Sergey ,   HSE University (Moscow)
Published: December 2024

This study is devoted to the analysis of the perception of traditional values by the active
youth of Russia. The authors consider the historical continuity of traditional values in Russian
society, starting from the Soviet period and ending with modernity. Based on quantitative and
qualitative data collected during the World Youth Festival 2024, the attitude of young people
to traditional values outlined in Presidential Decree No. 809 is being investigated. The results
show that the majority of respondents support these values, and the degree of support correlates
with a positive perception of Russia’s position in the world and patriotic sentiments. The authors
identify three groups of young people in relation to traditional values: apologists, loyalists and
doubters. The study reveals that young people do not oppose traditional values and the pursuit
of personal success, but rather integrate them. In conclusion, the importance of further studying
the interaction of traditional and modern values in Russian society and the need to develop a
clear communication strategy regarding cultural values when interacting with young people is
emphasized.
Does Weber Actually Live in Guatemala? Traditional Protestant Values in Contemporary Latin America
Authors:   Russian Academy of Sciences Institute of Philosophy (Moscow), Appolonov Alexey
Published: December 2024

In the 2010 article “Max Weber is Alive and Well, and Living in Guatemala: The
Protestant Ethic Today”, Peter Berger argued that contemporary Pentecostal communities
uphold an ascetic ethic akin to that of 16th-18th century Protestants, a topic Weber addressed
in his well-known essay “The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism”. As per Berger’s
analysis, the ascetic ethic serves as a catalyst for the “cultural revolution” occurring in Latin
American countries, where Pentecostal church membership is growing, and this cultural shift
should ultimately lead to accelerated economic and social development of these countries. But if
the Pentecostal ethic has any influence at all on Latin American societies, it is becoming more and
more obvious today that this influence is not the hypothetical “cultural revolution” that Berger
predicted, at least not in terms of scope and nature. Using actual data, this essay analyzes the
case of Guatemala, where the Protestant population has nearly doubled over the last 30 years,
and shows that there is little chance that this rise has had a major influence on the socioeconomic
processes occurring in this country. It appears that one of the primary causes of this situation is
that the so-called traditional (ascetic) Protestant values, as described by Berger and Weber, can
hardly be adapted to fit the circumstances of contemporary Latin American society, embedded in
the globalized space of liberal consumer capitalism.
Экономика и культура
Authors: Тросби Дэвид
Published: December 2024

В этой книге предлагается новый взгляд на экономические аспекты культурной деятельности и культурный контекст экономики и экономического поведения. Автор показывает, каким образом осуществляется оценка культурных благ в экономическом и культурном отношении, и вводит понятия культурного капитала и устойчивости. Особое внимание уделяется рассмотрению экономики креативности в производстве культурных благ и услуг, роли культуры в экономическом развитии, культурных индустрий и культурной политики.
Entre la sumisión y la crítica: las representaciones de estudiantes de Bogotá sobre política y democracia
Authors: Caballero Dávila Luis Felipe
Published: December 2024

The following article aims to present the results of the research work developed in 2018 with the Autonomous University of Barcelona, which sought to describe and explain that young people from two public institutions in the town of Suba in Bogotá-Colombia are represented by political participation, democracy and citizenship, typifying the way in which they participate and exercise their citizenship and democratic rights. Studies of this type are of great importance, since it is from the conceptions of the students and their political and democratic behavior that we can, as teachers and researchers, make proposals for the formation of critical citizenships.
La enseñanza de la Didáctica de las Ciencias Sociales a través del cine Latinoamericano
Authors: López Serrano Miguel Jesús
Published: December 2024

In these lines we intend to know the situation of the use of audiovisual media in the classroom that are so relegated compared to other educational resources. We take into account that, within the teaching practice, the choice of teaching resources is determined, to a large extent, by the rigor in the achievement of the objectives stipulated for each educational level, in the time constraints and in the lack of a minimum of resources. We present a series of questions asked to the students of the Teaching Degree of Primary Education as a sample that have as their purpose to introduce the world of cinema in the classrooms. Teaching through cinema offers us a beneficial quality, which differs from other disciplines, as a result of which the image is present as a normalized element in the development of the person from the first years of life. Using social sciences, we present a series of activities to analyze the social, historical, political, economic reality ... of Latin America through a selection of films. We believe that the use of a playful and relaxed methodology is a dynamic and motivating element of the classroom that enriches the work of teaching and learning.
Current Status of Stratigraphy of the Proterozoic Cuddapah Basin, Southern India
Authors: Saha Dilip , Patranabis-Deb Sarbani , Banerjee Amlan
Published: December 2024

The Cuddapah basin in southern India is one of the large Proterozoic basins with rich and strategic mineral resources. As a repository of sedimentary and tectonic records spanning from the Paleoproterozoic to the Neoproterozoic, the intracratonic Cuddapah basin holds vital clues to regional crustal development, paleogeography and tectonic underpinnings of passive margin sedimentation. In this article, a brief overview of the stratigraphy of the basin is presented with emphasis on recent developments in our understanding of the physical stratigraphy controlled by multiple unconformity bound sequences suggesting multiple transgressions of the sea, the emerging geochronological constraints, and broad sedimentary environments of different formation level units. Some issues of stratigraphic classification originating from allochthonus nature of the deformed rock successions of the Nallamalai fold belt have also been examined.
Transition Zone from Precambrian Low-grade to High-grade Metamorphic Rocks and the Cauvery Suture Zone in Southern India: Traditional Concepts and Recent Researches
Authors: Chetty T.R.K.
Published: December 2024

The contact zone (transition zone) between the low-grade tonalitic and granitic gneisses of the Archaean Dharwar craton and the Neoarchean high-grade granulite facies metamorphic rocks of the Southern Granulite Terrane (SGT) and the existence of Cauvery Suture Zone have been topics of discussion since long. Traditionally, it was strongly believed that there has been gradual transition from low- grade granitic gneisses to high- grade charnockitic rocks from north to south and the concept of transformation finds place even today in some of the latest publications. The existence of Cauvery Suture Zone/shear zone is also being questioned by a few workers. However, accumulation of large volumes of geological, geochemical, geochronological and geophysical data in the form of innumerable publications in the last 2–3 decades has transformed the traditional concepts and several new concepts and innovative ideas have emerged. Recent multidisciplinary studies clearly demarcated the tectonic contact in the place of gradual transition zone and established the existence of Cauvery suture zone and their linkage with the evolution of SGT in terms of fold-thrust tectonics related to convergent tectonic processes.
A Comparative Geophysical Study of Major Basins in the Pranhita–Godavari Rift, India and Rio Grande Rift, USA
Authors: V. Naga Lakshmi , T. Vani , G.R. Keller , M.V.R.K. Rao , K.V. Subbarao
Published: December 2024

In this study, we compare and contrast two major sub-basins in the Pranhita-Godavari rift in eastern India (Chintalapudi subbasin) and the Rio Grande rift in the western United States (Albuquerque basin) using bouguer gravity data analysis and integrated profile modeling constrained with seismic, drilling, and geological data. The Chintalapudi sub-basin formed during the break-up of Gondwana around 350 Ma, while the Albuquerque basin formed much later (30–35 Ma) in the interior of North America approximately synchronous with extension in the Basin and Range province. The Chintalapudi sub-basin is narrow and deep; and associated with a −60 mGal (low) gravity anomaly that is mostly due to Gondwana fluvial sediments of late Carboniferous (~350 Ma) to early Cretaceous age (~120 Ma). The negative gravity anomaly associated with the Albuquerque basin is −55 mGals (low) and the Cenozoic sediments were deposited on Mesozoic and Palaeozoic strata with Precambrian crystalline rocks being exposed along the basin flanks. This sub-basin is wide and shallow. Major faults which bound these basins were delineated by gravity modeling that integrated all of the available constraints, and the average depth to the basement at the basin centers calculated from gravity modeling is 4–5 km. However, for Chintalapudi sub-basin, if the residual gravity anamoly is considered, it may be reduced to about 3.5 km.
Base-level and Litho-structural Controls on the Incised Sinuous Bedrock Rivers of the Jawhar Plateau, North Konkan, India
Authors: Patil Archana D. , Hire Pramodkumar S. , Kale Vishwas S.
Published: December 2024

The coastal rivers draining the mid-altitude Jawhar Plateau in north Konkan display some unusual drainage and channel characteristics. These rivers, especially in their middle reach, are highly sinuous and deeply incised in bedrock basalt. In this study, various geomorphic indices were calculated and interpreted for five such bedrock meandering rivers, namely Purna, Ambika, Auranga, Par and Damanganga. Morphometric data reveal that in spite of more drainage basin area in the mid-elevation category, the rivers are not only deeply entrenched within bedrock basalt, but also have unusually high sinuosity. There are indications of subtle to significant control of dykes and lineaments on the channel planform morphology and channel bed profile. However, various other geomorphic evidences suggest that an increase in the regional slope, induced by a fall in the erosional base-level, has most likely played an important role on longer timescale in the initiation and formation of the incised bedrock meanders in this part of the Deccan Traps region.
Adatok idegenhonos növényfajok ismeretéhez Magyarországon I. (1–6)
Authors: Molnár V. Attila , Kis Szabolcs , Molnár Csaba , Bak Henrietta , Fekete Réka , Kozma-Bognár Tamás , Sonkoly Judit , Süveges Kristóf , Takács Attila
Published: December 2024

This is the first in a series of papers by various authors presenting previously unpublished data relevant to the knowledge of alien vascular plants in Hungary. This paper deals with the families Pteridaceae, Brassicaceae, Plantaginaceae, Rosaceae, Ranunculaceae, Fabaceae and Poaceae. It includes new area records and distributional considerations for Cochlearia danica and Plantago coronopus spreading along Hungarian road-network as well as records of Panicum riparium from the Northern Hungarian Mountain range based on field work and herbarium revision. We note the importance of checking the data previously collected as P. capillare. Floristic data of two species not previously recorded in Hungary (Cardamine corymbosa, Ranunculus marginatus) and 3 sporadically occurring alien species (Aphanes australis, Lepidium didymum, Medicago arabica), from garden centres in the Debrecen area were published. A 7-year long survival of a population of Adiantum capillus-veneris in a traditional, abandoned well is also documented between 2017 and 2024. The paper reports that traffic infrastructure can facilitate the spread of Elymus elongatus along roads.
Identity Through Two Lenses: The Slovak Minority’s Self and External Views in Poland
Authors: Bryja Marek
Published: December 2024

This study examines the ethnic identity of the Slovak minority in Poland, focusing on their self-identification and external perceptions. It explores the fluid and dynamic nature of ethnic identity, drawing on theoretical perspectives from scholars such as Babiński and Isajiw. The historical context is analysed, tracing the Slovak minority’s presence in Poland to economic migrations before 1918. Employing a diagnostic survey method, the research investigates the perceptions of both Slovaks and Poles, offering a comparative analysis. The findings suggest that the core elements of the Slovak minority’s identity are rooted in language, traditions, culture, and religion. Despite successful integration and generally positive recognition in Polish society, certain stereotypes and biases persist. The study highlights the dual nature of this identity, where acceptance is accompanied by lingering cultural misconceptions. The research emphasizes the critical role of media and educational institutions in promoting tolerance and understanding of ethnic minorities. It advocates for more active involvement of these institutions in fostering inclusivity and shaping public attitudes, thereby contributing to developing a more culturally diverse and cohesive society in Poland.
Social Media Use and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of Chinese Students Overseas: A Systematic Review
Authors: Bi Shanshan , Ahmad Abdul Latiff , Aziz Jamaluddin
Published: December 2024

Due to the progress of globalization, as well as the advancement of transportation and communication tools, there is a greater interconnectedness among nations and regions worldwide. A common trend of it is the increasing prevalence of students opting to pursue tertiary education overseas. Asia has emerged as the largest exporter, sending the largest proportion of international students to the world, especially China. When studying in foreign countries, international students may encounter challenges from life and studies; then, social media has become a pivotal tool in their lives for obtaining information and interpersonal communication. This study intends to conduct a systematic review of the influence of social media on the cross-cultural adaptation of Chinese overseas students, who constitute the largest cohort of international students, and adopts databases Web of Science, Scopus and ScienceDirect. From 2014 to 2023, 15 studies met the inclusion criteria. The United States was the most studied geographic country, and most studies delved into cross-cultural adaptation from socio-cultural and psychological aspects, with less research from the academic aspect. Besides, these studies largely proved the positive role of social media in facilitating the attainment of social capital and enhancing psychological well-being among Chinese overseas students. Nevertheless, a few studies also showed the drawbacks of social media use. There is a call for studies on the correlation between academic adaptation of Chinese overseas students and social media use, as well as to explore international students’ proper use of social media.
Masalah Fonologi Bahasa Melayu dalam Kalangan Pelajar Universiti di China
Authors: Zakarya Zaiton , Ja'far Salinah , Omar Mardian Shah , Wanjun Li
Published: December 2024

Isu berkaitan masalah fonologi dalam kalangan pelajar asing kini sering diperkatakan dalam kalangan sarjana, terutamanya dengan meningkatnya permintaan untuk mempelajari bahasa Melayu sebagai bahasa asing. Di negara China, kini terdapat 17 buah institusi pengajian tinggi yang menawarkan pengajian bahasa Melayu. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk meneroka masalah yang dihadapi oleh pelajar China dalam menguasai fonologi bahasa Melayu semasa mengikuti kuliah Bahasa Melayu sebagai bahasa asing. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah kualitatif, iaitu pengumpulan data yang diperoleh dalam kuliah Bahasa Melayu pelajar tahun 1 dengan mendiskripsikan ujaran yang dilafazkan oleh pelajar. Keputusan memperlihatkan faktor yang menyumbang kepada cabaran yang dihadapi oleh pelajar China dalam menguasai fonologi bahasa Melayu, iaitu perbezaan sistem fonologi bahasa China dan bahasa Melayu. Masalah fonologi yang kerap timbul dalam kalangan pelajar China ialah sebutan bagi huruf r, sengauan ny dan ng, dan perbezaan sebutan bagi huruf konsonan b,p, k, g, t, dan d. Pendedahan awal kepada sistem fonetik bahasa Melayu, penggunaan pasangan minimal dan menjalankan kaedah banding-beza boleh meningkatkan tahap pemerolehan fonologi dalam bahasa Melayu. Hasil kajian ini dapat memberi gambaran tentang masalah fonologi yang kerap kali timbul dalam proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran terutamanya dari aspek pertuturan. Dapatan kajian dan cadangan yang dibincangkan ini diharapkan dapat membantu tenaga pengajar memahami masalah yang dihadapi dan merancang aktiviti pengajaran yang lebih efektif dan berkesan terutamanya dalam bidang fonetik bahasa Melayu.
Bibliometric Analysis of Global Media Representations of Marginalized Groups
Authors: Li Caiwei , Ali Mohd. Nor Shahizan , Ahmad Rizal Ammar Redza , Xu Jingwen
Published: December 2024

Over the years, the media have consistently influenced society and culture through the process of mediatization. Therefore, many public stereotypes regarding marginalized or vulnerable groups often originate from media discourse strategies. This study investigates the terms "marginalized groups," "media," and "representation" to perform a bibliometric analysis of 660 published articles from 2014 to 2023, concentrating on how the media portrays marginalized communities. The analysis covers essential metrics, including yearly publication rates, source journals, authorship, countries involved, and citation counts. Techniques such as keyword co-occurrence analysis, clustering analysis, and temporal evolution analysis are applied to summarize and assess the current landscape and future directions of this domain. The research utilizes the software tools POP (Publish or Perish) and VOSviewer to evaluate the present situation, identify research hotspots, and track the development within the field. In the past decade, research in this field has generally grown, with Western countries making significant contributions. The frequent occurrence of keywords highlights a strong focus on the media’s role in shaping public opinion and fostering inclusivity, using content analysis and adapting to current crises, such as COVID-19. The study identifies five main clusters: mass media, anthropology, public health, gender studies, and sexual minority health, showing the evolving diversity in media research on marginalized groups. Research progression spans three stages: the Preparatory Development Period (2014–2016), Growth Challenge Period (2017–2019), and Hotspot Research Period (2020–2023).
Understanding Solar PV through the MinUS-C Module grounded in the ADDIE Instructional Model
Authors: Sulaiman Muhamad Kamarul Azman , Halim Lilia , Mohamad Arsad Nurazidawati , Mohamad Yasin Ruhizan
Published: December 2024

The rapid advancement of renewable energy technology, particularly solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, necessitates improved knowledge and readiness for adoption among the younger generation. However, secondary school students often exhibit significant knowledge gaps regarding this technology, potentially hindering its future acceptance and usage. This study addresses this gap by developing the MinUS-C (Minecraft Urban Solar Community) learning module, grounded in the ADDIE instructional model, to systematically enhance students’ understanding and readiness for solar PV technology. The module's design involved five phases of the ADDIE model: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Findings from pre, post and delayed post-assessments reveal a marked improvement and retain in students’ knowledge of solar PV concepts, such as electricity generation and PV system components, as well as their readiness to embrace this technology. The module effectively bridges the knowledge gap and fosters positive attitudes towards renewable energy adoption. This study contributes to educational literature by providing a structured, evidence-based module for promoting green technology literacy among secondary school students. The findings underscore the potential of integrating digital tools like the MinUS-C Module into science curricula to advance sustainable development goals, equipping students with critical skills and awareness for future energy transitions.
Tahap Kerentanan Kewangan dalam Kalangan Pekerja GIG di Selangor
Authors: Abdul Rahman Husniyah , Ramli Zaimah
Published: December 2024

Pandemik COVID-19 telah memberikan kesan kepada perkembangan ekonomi digital dan telah meningkatkan pertumbuhan ekonomi GIG. Perkembangan ini mengubah cara pekerjaan tradisional dan memberikan peluang dalam penjanaan pendapatan dan fleksibiliti. Namun begitu, pekerjaan GIG ini tidak menyediakan perlindungan pekerjaan dengan aliran pendapatan yang tidak menentu serta tiada laluan kerjaya yang jelas. Perkara ini telah menjejaskan kestabilan kewangan mereka dan boleh menyebabkan mereka mengalami kerentanan kewangan. Justeru itu, kajian ini akan mengukur tahap kerentanan kewangan dalam kalangan pekerja GIG di Selangor. Selain itu, kajian ini turut menguji perbezaan tahap kerentanan kewangan dengan status pekerjaan, pendapatan, simpanan dan hutang pekerja GIG. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif melalui teknik pensampelan bertujuan. Soal selidik digunakan sebagai alat pengumpulan maklumat. Responden kajian ini terdiri daripada 230 orang pekerja GIG di Selangor yang menerima bantuan inisiatif RiDE. Hasil kajian menunjukkan tahap kerentanan pekerja GIG di Selangor adalah sederhana. Kajian juga menunjukkan bahawa pekerja GIG sepenuh masa mengalami tahap kerentanan kewangan lebih tinggi berbanding pekerja GIG separuh masa. Pekerja GIG yang mempunyai pendapatan rendah dan kurang atau tidak mempunyai simpanan akan mengalami kerentan kewangan lebih tinggi secara relatif. Seterusnya pekerja GIG yang mempunyai pinjaman yang banyak juga didapati mempunyai tahap kerentanan kewangan yang tinggi dan sebaliknya. Implikasi kajian ini menunjukkan betapa pentingnya pekerja GIG mempunyai pekerjaan yang lebih stabil. Dalam masa yang sama, mereka juga perlu menambah pengetahuan berkaitan kewangan dan mengamalkan tingkah laku kewangan yang positif dalam menangani situasi ketidakstabilan pekerjaan mereka. Campurtangan pihak berkepentingan juga amat diperlukan dalam menjamin kesejahteraan kewangan pekerja GIG.
Perbandingan Dua Sistem Ternakan Ikan Sangkar di Sungai Pahang ke Arah Mengupayakan Ekonomi Komuniti Pesisir Sungai: Satu Kajian Awal
Authors: Baharuddin Haslawati , Salmi Mohamad Sufiyan , Ismail Noor Faizah , Md. Ali, Amatul Samahah , Jaapar Muhamad Zudaidy , Razman Pahri Siti-Dina
Published: December 2024

Sistem sangkar menjadi pilihan utama pengusaha akuakultur air tawar terutamanya tilapia dan patin di Sungai Pahang kerana kelebihan penggunaan air sungai yang mengalir, bekalan air yang berterusan dan dikatakan dapat mengurangkan rasa dan bau lumpur berbanding ternakan menggunakan sistem kolam tanah. Namun demikian, penternak menghadapi pelbagai cabaran seperti kerosakan sangkar akibat aliran deras hanyutan sampah dan kayu dari kawasan hulu semasa perubahan musim monsun, serta gangguan haiwan pemangsa seperti memerang. Keadaan ini telah meningkatkan kos operasi dan boleh menyebabkan kerugian besar. Oleh itu, terdapat beberapa penternak mula menggunakan tangki hitam polietilena (PE) atau lebih dikenali sebagai polytank sebagai alternatif bagi menggantikan sangkar jaring konvensional kerana polytank dilihat sebagai bahan yang lebih tahan lama, mudah dikendalikan selain dapat mengatasi masalah pemangsa. Kajian ini membuat perbandingan nilai ekonomi kedua-dua sistem dari segi kos operasi dan pulangan hasil dalam meningkatkan pendapatan komuniti tempatan. Data kajian diperolehi menerusi borang kaji selidik kepada penternak-penternak terlibat serta pemantauan kualiti air bagi kedua-dua kawasan penternakan sistem jaring dan sistem polytank. Dapatan kajian mendapati sangkar jaring mempunyai kos operasi dan modal yang lebih tinggi berbanding sangkar polytank disebabkan oleh jenis material, saiz dan kapasiti sangkar jaring yang lebih tinggi. Manakala, sangkar polytank pula didapati lebih sesuai untuk pengusaha kecil yang mempunyai modal yang lebih rendah. Kajian ini boleh menjadi asas pertimbangan kepada pihak berkepentingan dalam membangunkan strategi pengurusan sistem sangkar akuakultur sungai yang berdaya tahan dan efektif kepada penternak ikan sungai.
Pengetahuan, Sikap dan Praktis (KAP) Komuniti Pekebun Kecil Koko (KPKK) berkaitan Malaysian Good Agricultural Practices (MyGAP)
Authors: Syarifuddin Noviatin , Arif Shah Jasmin , Abu Samah Asnarulkhadi , Nik Ahmad Sufian Nik Ahmad Sufian
Published: December 2024

Pembangunan sektor pertanian merupakan strategi Lembaga Koko Malaysia (LKM) bagi membantu komuniti pekebun kecil koko (KPKK) menjana pendapatan dan membasmi kemiskinan. KPKK berhadapan dengan isu produktiviti koko dari segi kualiti dan kuantiti. Rentetan itu, LKM melaksana program peningkatan produktiviti koko dengan hasrat agar pematuhan amalan pertanian baik (MyGAP) boleh diterapkan dalam KPKK. Tetapi, kesedaran komuniti menerima MyGAP yang dibawa oleh LKM masih kurang dalam kajian susastera. Sehubungan itu, objektif kajian bertujuan mengenal pasti tahap pengetahuan, sikap dan praktis KPKK dalam konteks GAP. Kajian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan penyelidikan tinjauan dilaksanakan ke atas 195 orang KPKK. Borang soal selidik digunakan sebagai alat pengumpulan data. Teknik bancian digunakan ke atas taburan responden yang merangkumi daerah zon Pantai Timur Sabah. Landasan teoritikal kajian ialah Model KAP untuk mengukur tahap pengetahuan, sikap dan praktis responden terhadap APB. Kajian menunjukkan majoriti pekebun kecil merupakan generasi pertama penanam koko, berumur lingkungan 51 sehingga 60 tahun dan berpengalaman 1 hingga 20 tahun dalam bidang pertanian. Tahap amalan pertanian baik (APB) menunjukkan nilai min tertinggi oleh praktis (min 4.20). Diikuti, dengan tahap sikap (min 4.08) dan tahap pengetahuan (min 4.01) oleh KPKK. Implikasi kajian menyumbang kepada pengkayaan ilmu pembangunan komuniti dan sosiologi pertanian melalui pelaksanaan GAP agar sekuriti makanan negara ditingkatkan melalui komoditi koko.
Persepsi Masyarakat Tempatan Terhadap Isu Buruh Asing dari Aspek Keselamatan: Kajian Kes di Pulau Pinang
Authors: Mohamed Shafari Afira Shafarina , Muhamad Azian Fatin Umaira , Mohd Zainol Rosmiza , Norazman Norsafiah
Published: December 2024

Dalam meniti arus pemodenan, perkembangan dalam pembangunan amat dititikberatkan dari pelbagai aspek termasuk ekonomi, sosial, politik dan juga persekitaran. Kepesatan ekonomi yang berlaku memberi pelbagai peluang pekerjaan bukan sahaja kepada rakyat tempatan tetapi juga warga asing. Situasi ini memdorong ramai warga asing berhijrah dari negara asal untuk bekerja bagi memperoleh pendapatan yang lebih lumayan. Peningkatan jumlah pendatang asing tanpa izin (PATI) ke dalam negara Malaysia telah menyebabkan pelbagai masalah timbul dari aspek sosial khususnya aspek keselamatan. Maka, kajian ini dijalankan untuk mengenalpasti persepsi rakyat tempatan terhadap isu warga asing dari aspek keselamatan serta membincangkan tindakan pihak yang terlibat dalam membanteras masalah yang berpunca daripada warga asing. Bagi mencapai objektif kajian ini, kaedah kuantitatif digunakan dengan mengedarkan borang soal selidik kepada 150 orang responden yang merupakan penduduk tempatan Pulau Pinang. Hal ini dikatakan kerana, Pulau Pinang sangat sesuai untuk dijadikan sebagai kawasan kajian lebih-lebih lagi apabila ia merupakan antara negeri perindustrian yang banyak menawarkan peluang pekerjaan. Bagi kajian ini, data yang dikumpul dianalisis secara deskriptif dengan menggunakan perisian Statistical Package for The Social Sciences (SPSS). Kajian yang dijalankan ini mendapati bahawa hampir keseluruhan penduduk Pulau Pinang bersetuju bahawa kemasukan warga asing secara berlebihan akan memberi kesan yang negatif kepada keselamatan rakyat. Oleh hal yang demikian, pelbagai pihak perlu berganding bahu dalam membantu meminimumkan masalah yang dihadapi oleh penduduk tempatan mengenai isu warga asing yang mengancam keselematan mereka.
Kelestarian Sosial Komuniti Peniaga Pesisir Pantai di Negeri Terengganu
Authors: Muhamad Pauzi Nurul Izzah Syahirah , Tambi Noordeyana
Published: December 2024

Penyebaran pandemik COVID-19 dalam negara Malaysia telah memberi banyak kesan buruk kepada perusahaan pelancongan yang merupakan salah satu aktiviti ekonomi tempatan serta mata pencarian pekerja pelancongan dan masyarakat serta negara yang bergantung kepada pelancongan. Hal ini disebabkan oleh kerana Pelaksanaan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) oleh pihak kerajaan memberi kesan yang besar kepada komuniti peniaga di Negeri Terengganu. Oleh itu, kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji tahap modal kewangan dan tahap modal sosial terhadap kelestarian sosial komuniti peniaga pesisir pantai di negeri Terengganu. Kajian ini juga melihat kepada hubungan serta pengaruh modal kewangan dan modal sosial terhadap kelestarian sosial komuniti peniaga pesisir pantai. Kajian kuantitatif ini menggunakan borang soal selidik dalam bentuk Google Form, melibatkan seramai 235 orang responden yang terdiri daripada komuniti peniaga pesisir pantai di dalam negeri Terengganu. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah analisis deskriptif iaitu min dan inferensi iaitu korelasi dan regrasi pelbagai bagi menjawab objektif kajian. Hasil kajian menunjukkan tahap modal kewangan dan tahap modal sosial adalah tinggi terhadap komuniti peniaga pesisir pantai. Kajian ini juga mendapati bahawa terdapat hubungan antara modal kewangan dan modal sosial terhadap kelestarian sosial komuniti tersebut. Namun begitu, hasil dapatan menunjukkan bahawa modal kewangan dan modal sosial mempunyai pengaruh yang sederhana terhadap perubahan dalam kelestarian sosial komuniti peniaga ini. Hasil kajian ini membolehkan pihak yang terlibat dalam pembangunan komuniti peniaga pesisir pantai untuk mengenalpasti tahap kelestarian sosial komuniti tersebut untuk meneruskan perniagaan.
Kitaran Kemiskinan dan Gengsterisme dalam Masyarakat India: Kajian di Kawasan Lembah Klang
Authors: Abdullah Wayandiana , Sukimi Mohamad Fauzi , Man Zanisah
Published: December 2024

Gengsterisme dalam kalangan orang India amat membimbangkan kerana banyak terlibat dalam pelbagai jenayah seperti rompakan bersenjata, samun secara berkumpulan, pembunuhan, pengedaran dadah, ugutan, perculikan dan lain-lain.Walaupun, banyak kajian telah dijalankan mengenai isu gengsterisme, tetapi sangat sedikit kajian yang benar-benar meneroka isu ini di Malaysia. Kekurangan ini disebabkan ahli kumpulan gengster itu sendiri yang tidak mahu tampil untuk berkongsi pengalaman mereka atas faktor keselamatan. Oleh yang demikian, artikel ini bertujuan untuk menghuraikan penglibatan orang India dalam kegiatan gengsterisme dalam konteks kitaran kemiskinan di Lembah Klang. Kajian ini telah menggunakan kaedah kualitatif dan jenis kajian naratif bagi meneroka pengalaman yang dilalui oleh ahli dalam kumpulan gengster. Kaedah temu bual mendalam telah dijalankan ke atas dua orang ahli yang dipilih berasaskan pensampelan bertujuan, yang mana mereka mempunyai kedudukan paling tinggi dalam kumpulan gengster. Hasil kajian mendapati penglibatan orang India dalam kumpulan gengster adalah disebabkan oleh terbelenggu dalam kitaran kemiskinan. Orang India yang berpendapatan rendah, tidak mendapat pendidikan tinggi, hidup di kejiranan miskin dan pengaruh keluarga lebih cenderung terlibat dalam kumpulan gengster untuk mencapai kemewahan. Justeru itu, masalah penglibatan orang India dalam kegiatan gengsterisme perlu dikawal bagi mengelak stigma masyarakat dengan pelbagai mekanisme yang bersesuaian supaya kaum ini tidak dilabel dan dikaitkan dengan gengterisme. Oleh itu, implikasi kajian ini dapat dijadikan panduan kepada pelbagai pihak khususnya Polis Diraja Malaysia dalam merangka dan menggubal dasar yang bersesuaian bagi menangani gejala gengsterisme ini.