bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Teaching Preparedness, Demographic, and Academic Factors on Teaching Competencies: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach
Authors: Sebastian Mildred Arellano , Villa Estelita Arellano
Published: February 2025

The study investigates the moderating effects of demographic and academic factors on the relationship between of teaching preparedness and PPST-based teaching competencies among pre-service teachers acquired during the flexible learning modality. Utilizing the structural equation modelling approach, data were collected from 389 pre-service teachers at Cavite State University, Cavite Philippines. The findings indicate that seminar attendance and teaching preparedness significantly enhance PPST-based teaching competencies, while factors such as sex and support systems negatively influence these competencies. Academic performance in professional education, specialization, and general education courses did not have significant impact in the PPST-based teaching competencies. Findings underscore the importance of continuous professional development and comprehensive preparation programs to improve teaching practices. This study provides valuable insights for teacher education programs to strengthen effective teaching competencies in pre-service teachers.
Deciphering Baseline Rates in Developmental Mathematics Education Through the Lenses of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Authors: Navarra-Madsen Junalyn
Published: February 2025

Around fifty-five and twenty-three percent of US students entering two-year community colleges and four-year higher education institutions, respectively, are not ready for college courses. This process is quite costly, costing up to an estimated $7.5 billion a year. This retrospective research project will focus on Developmental Mathematics Education at Texas Woman’s University, the largest university system focused on women as well as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. A decade-long developmental mathematics education data set is used to decipher the baseline rates such as pass rates (with grades A, B, C), fail (F) and withdrawal rates (W). Statistical analyses such as exploratory data analysis and trend analysis will be employed. Equity-minded and inclusive institutional practices are presented. This paper reports a few equity-minded research-based practices that had a tremendous positive influence to increase the success of almost all DME students at TWU.
Settlement Process on The Black Sea Northeastern Coast in the Context of Frederick Turner’s Frontier Concept (1830‑1850s)
Authors: Shapovalov Sergey N.
Published: February 2025

The article is based on documentary materials and examines the settlement process on the Black Sea northeastern coast in the 1830–1850s. The methodological basis of the study is F. Turner’s frontier conception. The attention is focused on the analysis of such conception’s provisions as: constant migration of the population, transformation of wild areas, pushing forward of the “tongues” of populated areas, using of state lands. This approach allows to identify similar and different processes that arose during the North American and North Caucasian border lands development. The aim of the paper is to study the settlement and development features of the Black Sea northeastern coast as one of the historical regions of the modern Krasnodar territory through the prism of F. Turner’s frontier concept. A comparison of the American development of border lands and the experience of Russian settlement of the Black Sea northeastern coast makes it possible to identify similar and different processes in the 1830–1850s. Russian migration to the frontier was controlled. The intensity of transformation of the wilderness was quite high. The development of the Russian borderland was also achieved by pushing forward the “tongues” of the populated areas. State lands were used to provide gratuitous land to Anapa and Trans-Kuban settlers. The article is intended for historians and anyone interested in the settlement of the Black Sea northeastern coast.
The Concept of Medieval Stasis: From Medieval Studies to Medievalism, from Medievalism to Political Culture
Authors: Kyrchanoff Maksym W.
Published: February 2025

The purpose of the article is to analyze the principles of intellectual history of medieval stasis, borrowed from academic medieval studies and brought into modern mass cultural medievalism. The article analyzes, on the one hand, the problems of gradual revision of the theory of medieval stasis in academic historiography, and on the other hand, the features of its positive idealization in medievalism. It is shown that modern medievalism could not fully assimilate the concept of medieval stasis, integrating into intellectual discourse only those of its aspects that allow constructing the image of the Middle Ages as an exceptionally stable period, when social and political changes were not only impossible, but also were unnecessary. It is shown that 1) the concept of medieval stasis in modern historiography is gradually perceived as part of the intellectual history of the medieval studies, 2) medievalism perceives the stability of feudal structures as its positive characteristic, 3) the use of the concept of medieval stasis in modern medievalism allows to construct the preservation of chronologically prolonged images of Middle Ages, 4) within the framework of the idealization of the Middle Ages, modern medievalist discourse synthesizes the “real” and the “magical”, which excludes the development of narrative structure and the transformation of social, economic and political relations and institutions, 5) the archaic vision of the Middle Ages through the prism of stasis confirms the limitations of the cognitive capabilities of medievalism.
The Environmental Dimension of the Israeli-Hamas War in the Gaza Strip: a Political Ecological Analysis
Authors: Contreras Antonio
Published: February 2025

While the conflict between Israel and Palestine occurs in what is referred to as the occupied Palestinian territories (OPT), this study focuses on Gaza, which is the site of the deadly war between the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Hamas, which was triggered by the deadly attacks of the latter on October 7, 2023. The paper goes beyond framing the Israeli-Hamas conflict in the context of territorial dispute aggravated by ethnic discord, and provides a political-ecological lens through which the war can be analyzed. This study focuses on the structural conditions within which resource scarcity has engendered and enabled political violence. Resource deprivation in Gaza was in stark contrast to how Israel was able to turn relatively arid lands into arable farms through the use of modern technology. This led to an imbalance in agricultural productivity and economic wealth between Gaza and Israel, and a Gaza economy that was very much dependent on Israel. This was aggravated by defeat in previous wars. Resource scarcity in Gaza led to cross-border ethnic and cultural skirmishes, and the ensuing political violence was both symbolic and physical. Relative deprivation felt by the Palestinians in Gaza may have been partly driven by their adverse resource endowments, but the resource degradation was aggravated by the sequestration by Israel as an occupying force of vital environmental management services which made Gaza both deprived and dependent. The current conflict has further impaired the ecological health of Gaza, even as international law may be faced with challenges in holding Israel accountable for ecological damages.
Fisheries Management Arrangements and Socio-ecological Conditions of Otolithes ruber (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) Fishery in San Miguel Bay, Philippines
Authors:   Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, Bergonio Emerson , Ancog Rico , Nacorda Hildie Maria , Rola Agnes , Florece Leonardo , Espaldon Maria Victoria
Published: February 2025

This study analyzed the prevailing fisheries management arrangements of coastal municipalities along eight major policies, using 32 indicators, as they influenced the socio-ecological condition of Otolithes ruber fishery in San Miguel Bay, Philippines. Key Informant Interviews and Focus Group Discussions were conducted among local government officials and members of Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils across seven municipalities. On-board surveys and observations (fishing trips) were conducted from the selected barangays surrounding the Bay. Morphometric characteristics of O. ruber samples were assessed in terms of size (length and weight), sex type, and sexual maturity. The level of development of fisheries management in San Miguel Bay municipalities is still in established and strengthened status. While expectation in the aspects of legislation and regulations and restrictions were partly met, more areas on fisheries management still need improvement particularly in terms of coastal management planning, law enforcement, and monitoring and evaluation. With the prevailing fisheries management arrangements and policies, O. ruber contributed to about 2%-2.5% to the total catch and its trend is declining yearly. Overfishing and decline of fish stock were evident in the Bay that can be attributed to unregulated, destructive and illegal fishing activities. Resource use and access conflicts among varying and increasing number of fisherfolk were also among the challenges in the Bay. Both municipal and commercial fisherfolk compete for fishing ground that resulted to changes in fishing practices and efforts and inequalities in distribution of benefits (catch and income) across the municipalities. The adverse changes in the coastal habitats and decline in fish stocks and/or catch among small-scale fisherfolk currently observed in San Miguel Bay require for a unified fishery ordinance and comprehensive coastal and fishery management plan to ensure integrated or collaborative conservation efforts.
The Reflection Of Interreligious Tolerance Ideas In The Work “Kitab At-Tawhid”
Authors: Zarifjon Gulomov
Published: February 2025

This article is dedicated to studying the ideas of interreligious tolerance presented in Abu Mansur al-Maturidi's Kitab at-Tawhid. The work extensively elaborates on principles such as human dignity, freedom of choice, mutual understanding and dialogue, as well as respect for other religions. These principles remain relevant not only historically but also in the context of contemporary globalization and multicultural societies. Additionally, this article analyzes modern scholars' reflections on Imam Maturidi's ideas of tolerance, highlighting their significance in contemporary interreligious dialogue
Learner Autonomy: EFL Teachers’ View
Authors: Aziza Rahimjonova
Published: February 2025

Learner autonomy is a critical concept in language education, emphasizing students' responsibility for their own learning and having with modern educational goals of fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and lifelong learning. This study explores teachers' perspectives on learner autonomy, examining their understanding, strategies, and challenges in its implementation. The findings underscore the pivotal role of teachers in bridging the gap between theoretical principles and classroom application, ensuring that learner autonomy becomes a sustainable element of language education
The Spectrum of Cultural Diversity in Moroccan Organizations: Dimensions, Impacts, and Adaptive Management Practices, SDG 10
Authors: Chayma Harouak , Bouchra Esslimani
Published: February 2025

Objective: This study explores cultural diversity in Moroccan organizations and its impact on organizational dynamics. It aims to identify adaptive management practices used to address the challenges posed by cultural diversity.
 
Theoretical Framework: This exploratory research builds on existing studies on cultural diversity in Morocco. While not based on a predefined theoretical model, it seeks to expand the literature by examining diversity’s manifestations in Moroccan organizations.
 
Method: A qualitative methodology was adopted, comprising 20 semi-structured interviews with human resource managers from large companies in Morocco that operate in multicultural environments. The data collection process aimed to gather insights into the manifestations, impacts, and management practices of cultural diversity, specifically regarding its effects on workforce integration and team dynamics.
 
Results and Discussion: The study reveals three primary dimensions of cultural diversity influencing Moroccan organizations: linguistic diversity, religious diversity, and national origin diversity. These dimensions present both opportunities and challenges. The discussion contextualizes these findings within the theoretical framework and explores the implications for organizational management in multicultural settings.
 
Research Implications: The study underscores how companies can leverage cultural diversity to foster innovation and collaboration. Insights from this research are valuable for practitioners and policymakers aiming to use cultural diversity as a strategic asset in emerging markets.
 
Originality/Value: This study enhances the understanding of cultural diversity in non-Western, emerging market contexts. Its originality lies in its focus on Moroccan organizations, offering new perspectives on adaptive management practices that strengthen organizational resilience in diverse environments.
Analisis Penerapan Manajemen Perubahan: Studi Kasus Pada UMKM Mie Uda Bro, Lubuk Begalung, Padang.
Authors: Rahayu Amanda Putri , Alya Dinda , Rifera Maharani Gabriella , Putra Ramdani Bayu , Zulfajri Zulfajri
Published: February 2025

This study aims to examine the impact of implementing various changes implemented by the company on employees of the MSME "Mie Uda Bro" Padang City, West Sumatra. This activity aims to analyze and understand changes in strategy at Mie Uda Bro MSMEs, Lubuk Begalung, Padang. The focus of this activity is on consumer behavior and business competition, which are considered key factors in increasing company effectiveness and maintaining competitiveness. A case study approach was used in this activity, involving in-depth interview methods, direct observation and document analysis to obtain a comprehensive picture of the internal dynamics and challenges faced by MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) at Mie Uda Bro. The research results show that positive employee behavior and the implementation of strategic changes play a significant role in increasing company effectiveness. It is hoped that this Social Service activity will have an impact on increasing the insight, skills and understanding of business owners to face similar challenges and increase their competitiveness in an increasingly competitive market.
Designing Cost-Effective, AI-Powered Demand Forecasting Models for the Manufacturing Sector
Authors:   USA, Rashid Haroon
Published: February 2025

AI has brought a sea of change in demand forecasting for the manufacturing sector, which had previously been an uncertain dream, making companies much
more precise and effective at forecasts. This study, in the same line, deals with the cost-effective AI-driven demand-forecasting model of manufacturing.
The model thus can predict demand trends, optimize inventories, and dynamically adjust the production schedules with advanced analytics coupled
with machine learning algorithms. The study has emphasized the affordability of AI tools, which makes them accessible to SMEs while maintaining
high accuracy in predictions. Various real-world case studies have underlined the benefits in terms of reduced operational costs, minimal stockouts,
and improved customer satisfaction. The paper concludes with a discussion on challenges such as data quality, integration complexities, and ethical
considerations and offers practical solutions for widespread adoption.
Leveraging Haptic Feedback in Mixed Reality: Enhancing Training, Skill Acquisition and Robotic Simulation
Authors:   Independent Researcher, USA, Chandak Parth
Published: February 2025

This research analyzes the integration of haptic feedback in mixed reality (MR) settings, emphasizing its applications in training, skill enhancement,
and robotic simulation. This study analyzes the progression of haptic feedback systems from passive to active configurations, evaluating their efficacy
across multiple fields such as medical training, robotics, and education. A thorough analysis of recent advancements demonstrates that haptic-enhanced
MR systems consistently improve task completion and success rates across many applications. The study emphasizes the synergistic relationship
between visual and tactile stimuli in enhancing immersive and effective training settings. Evidence indicates that the integration of haptic feedback
markedly improves user confidence, decreases error rates, and promotes skill retention in various applications. Current technological obstacles are
examined, and prospective future research avenues in haptic feedback systems are suggested.
Становление и развитие организационно-правовых форм предпринимательства по сферам деятельности и бизнес-функциям в уголовно-исполнительной системе России
Authors: Грязнов С.А.
Published: February 2025

В статье исследуется исторический опыт использования труда осужденных в контексте развития предпринимательства и становления организационно-правовых форм в российской уголовно-исполнительной системе. Анализируются ключевые этапы этого процесса с начала XX века до настоящего времени, что позволяет выявить влияние социально-экономических факторов и законодательных норм на использование труда заключенных. Подчеркивается важность ретроспективного анализа для формирования современных управленческих стратегий, направленных на повышение мотивации труда заключенных и конкурентоспособности производимой продукции. Акцентируется внимание на необходимости дальнейшей интеграции осужденных в производственные процессы, что способствует их реабилитации и профессиональному росту после освобождения. Результаты исследования открывают новые перспективы в области управления трудом заключенных и предпринимательской деятельности на закрытых территориях.

The article explores the historical experience of using prison labor in the context of the development of entrepreneurship and the formation of organizational and legal forms in the Russian penal system. The key stages of this process from the beginning of the XX century to the present time are analyzed, which allows to reveal the influence of socio-economic factors and legislative norms on the use of prison labor. The importance of retrospective analysis for the formation of modern management strategies aimed at increasing the motivation of prison labor and competitiveness of manufactured products is emphasized. Attention is emphasized on the need for further integration of convicts into production processes, which contributes to their rehabilitation and professional growth after release. The results of the study open new perspectives in the field of prison labor management and entrepreneurial activity in closed territories.
Проектная деятельность как инновационная технология развития познавательной активности студентов вуза: состояние, проблемы, подходы
Authors: Ковтуненко Л.В. , Лукашенко Д.В.
Published: February 2025

В статье рассматривается актуальная проблема разрешения противоречий в образовательной практике вузов в условиях новой технологической реальности и поиска путей построения национальной системы образования. Приведены результаты опроса студентов педагогического профиля ряда воронежских вузов по формированию готовности их как будущих учителей к инновационной деятельности. Авторы одной из эффективных технологий обучения студентов представляют проектное обучение, аргументируя достоинства и недостатки данной технологии. Представлены примеры студенческих проектов, результаты опроса об их отношении к данной технологии.

The article deals with the actual problem of resolving contradictions in the educational practice of universities in the context of a new technological reality and the search for ways to build a national education system. The results of a survey of students of the pedagogical profile of a number of Voronezh universities on the formation of their readiness as future teachers for innovative activities are presented. The authors of one of the effective student learning technologies present project-based learning, arguing the advantages and disadvantages of this technology. Examples of student projects carried out by students are presented, as well as the results of a survey on their attitude to this technology.
Influence of Media Framing on Public Perception of Climate Change in Malawi
Authors: Ngumuya Dominic
Published: February 2025

Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the influence of media framing on public perception of climate change in Malawi.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: The study shown that the way media outlets portray climate-related information, such as focusing on scientific consensus or emphasizing extreme weather events, can shape how individuals understand and respond to the issue. For instance, framing climate change as a scientific consensus can increase public acceptance and support for mitigation measures. On the other hand, highlighting the economic costs of climate action may lead to skepticism or resistance among certain groups. Overall, media framing plays a crucial role in shaping public attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors regarding climate change.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Framing theory, agenda-setting theory and cultivation theory may be used to anchor future studies on assessing the influence of media framing on public perception of climate change in Malawi. Media practitioners should be provided with guidelines on effective framing techniques that foster positive public engagement with climate change. Policymakers should advocate for and support balanced media coverage of climate change, ensuring that all aspects of the issue are fairly represented.
Impact of Crisis Communication Strategies on Public Trust during Health Emergencies in Philippines
Authors: Eduardo Luiz
Published: February 2025

Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the impact of crisis communication strategies on public trust during health emergencies in Philippines.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: The study indicated that transparent, timely, and accurate information dissemination fosters trust among the public. The use of multiple communication channels, such as social media, traditional media, and direct messaging, helps reach diverse audiences and address varying information needs. Engaging with stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, community leaders, and the public, builds collaborative relationships and enhances credibility. Moreover, proactive communication that acknowledges uncertainties, addresses concerns, and provides actionable guidance can mitigate misinformation and alleviate anxiety, thereby bolstering public trust in authorities and institutions.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Situational crisis communication theory (SCCT), trust determination theory and elaboration likelihood model may be used to anchor future studies on assessing the impact of crisis communication strategies on public trust during health emergencies in Philippines. Establishing training programs for health communicators that focus on best practices for transparency, empathy, and misinformation correction is essential for improving crisis communication in practice. Developing a policy framework that mandates transparent and frequent communication during health emergencies is crucial for ensuring public trust.
REDESCOPERIREA DACIEI „VECHI” ÎN LITERATURA ROMÂNĂ MODERNĂ. ÎNTRE NOSTALGIE ȘI CLAMAREA UNUI ALT ÎNCEPUT DE DESTIN ISTORIC
Authors: ISTRATE Alexandru
Published: February 2025

Rediscovering the “old” Dacia in modern Romanian literature. Between nostalgia and claiming another beginning of the historical destiny. At the dawn of Romanian modernity, a new concept began
taking shape in the local culture – Old Dacia. With a semantic resonance and a
temporal scope extending beyond the perspectives provided by Romanised Dacia,
this “first draft” introduced an exoticism with a scholarly note into the public
sphere, maintained curiosity and stirred a certain degree of amazement. The historical origins were discussed, and occasionally even questioned, in harmless narrative registers; those who had been presented as the earliest ancestors were reevaluated, and a different homeland was outlined on the world map. Its acclimatisation and acceptance into the collective mindset, inclusion in school curricula, and
presence in popular literature were challenging. There was a lack of necessary information, of storytellers gifted with the ability to put words to paper; above all,
however, there was a scarcity of readers.
Упрощение обучения английскому языку с помощью мобильных технологий
Authors: Татарников В. М. , Бородин Д. А. , Ковтун А. А.
Published: February 2025

Статья посвящена исследованию возможностей использования мобильных технологий для упрощения процесса изучения английского языка. Авторы акцентируют внимание на преимуществах мобильных приложений, таких как индивидуализация процесса обучения, мгновенная обратная связь, доступность материалов в любое время и любом месте, а также использование разнообразных методов, включая интерактивные задания и игровые элементы. В рамках исследования подробно рассмотрен процесс создания мобильного приложения, направленного на изучение английских времён и неправильных глаголов. Приложение, разработанное авторами, не требует постоянного подключения к интернету, что делает его доступным для широкого круга пользователей, включая тех, кто ограничен в доступе к сети. Статья описывает особенности интерфейса и функционала приложения, разработанного с акцентом на эффективность обучения и удобство пользователя. Проведён сравнительный анализ существующих образовательных решений, выявлены их преимущества и ограничения. Особое внимание уделено возможностям дальнейшего развития технологий в сфере мобильного обучения, таким как внедрение алгоритмов адаптации под индивидуальные потребности, интеграция с другими платформами, а также использование технологий искусственного интеллекта для повышения вовлеченности пользователей. Авторы подчёркивают значение инновационных подходов для улучшения качества образовательного процесса, повышения мотивации учащихся и более глубокого освоения учебного материала.
LIMITES E RESPONSABILIDADES NA UTILIZAÇÃO DE MÍDIAS SOCIAIS POR MILITARES ESTADUAIS
Authors: Toniolo Cibelli Maiara
Published: February 2025

Atualmente, é incomum encontrar alguém que não possua ao menos um perfil em mídias sociais. Essas plataformas tornaram-se parte essencial da vida cotidiana, inclusive para os militares estaduais. No entanto, o uso dessas plataformas por esses profissionais exige atenção redobrada às restrições e aos deveres impostos pela carreira, que se distingue por exigências específicas de disciplina e hierarquia. Diante disso, este estudo teve como objetivo investigar os limites e responsabilidades relacionados ao uso de contas pessoais em mídias sociais por membros da Polícia Militar, abordando aspectos éticos e legais, com foco nas normas específicas existentes nos estados do Paraná e de São Paulo. Verificou-se que, em ambas as unidades federativas, as polícias militares apresentam regramentos com vedações específicas e também coincidentes quanto ao uso dessas plataformas. Por fim, foram apresentadas as consequências do uso inadequado das mídias sociais, que incluem infrações previstas no Código Penal Militar, entre as quais se destacam a violação do sigilo funcional, a publicação ou crítica indevida e a inobservância de lei, regulamento ou instrução. Além disso, o comportamento nas redes sociais também pode configurar uma transgressão disciplinar, ensejar a responsabilização por improbidade administrativa e até motivar a instauração de processo administrativo para verificar a capacidade de permanência nas fileiras da corporação. Assim, é essencial que os militares estaduais conheçam e sigam as normas de suas corporações, adotando uma postura ética e responsável nas redes sociais para preservar a imagem institucional.
Gender Norms and Female STEM Participation in Mozambique
Authors: Mabica Alfredo Pedro , Mabasso Raul Abílio , Godoy Pena Margot Teresa , Lasekan Olusiji Adebola , Mendez Alarcon Claudia Myrna
Published: February 2025

This study explores the impact of societal views on gender roles and their influence on individual decisions regarding STEM education, with a specific focus on Mozambique. It examines the pervasive gender stereotypes and the roles of family and community in shaping gender norms that affect female participation in STEM fields. Utilizing a qualitative research design grounded in social constructionism, the study engages with female students in Mozambique through in-depth interviews and focus groups to gather insights into the multifaceted gender dynamics in STEM education. The findings reveal significant societal adherence to traditional gender roles, with entrenched stereotypes depicting STEM fields as masculine and unsuitable for women, thus discouraging female participation. Family and community influences play crucial roles, either supporting or hindering women in STEM. Positive social encouragement and gender-based initiatives, however, show potential in altering perceptions and fostering inclusivity. The study underscores the necessity for targeted, culturally sensitive interventions and educational reforms to combat gender disparities in STEM. By highlighting the critical roles of societal views, family, and community, alongside the impact of supportive educational initiatives, this research contributes to strategies aimed at enhancing female participation in STEM, thereby fostering a more equitable and diverse academic and professional environment in these crucial fields.
COVID-19 and Social Responsibility Reportage in Selected Nigerian Newspapers
Authors: Oyewole Jaiyeola A , Ayo-Obiremi Ifekristi T , Henry Daniel A , Ojemola Adeyoola M , Nwogwugwu Daniel I , Ayantade Joseph B
Published: February 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic posed a significant challenge to nations of the world as different sectors were affected by the pandemic. Social responsibility is an integral part of an organisation's activities that show their commitment to society. During the pandemic, social responsibility was an essential aspect organisations leveraged to sympathise with victims, communicate with individuals in the society and show commitment to the welfare of the communities they exist. This study, adopting the mixed research method, aims to shed light on the crucial role of media in fulfilling social responsibility during the pandemic, particularly in the context of selected Nigerian Newspapers. The qualitative research method included a researcher-designed coding sheet used to code social responsibility themes, and the quantitative method included the manual counting of the coded data. The research found that different governmental and non-governmental organisations performed different social responsibility functions, as recorded in the newspapers during the period studied, and several individuals and groups were recipients of the social responsibility initiatives.
Research Model for Flow Fluctuations in Global Economy Trend: US Dollar, Gold, and Bitcoin
Authors: Yoon Donghun
Published: February 2025

In the global economy, money and assets are essential. Currency market fluctuations significantly impact the global economy, gaining increasing attention worldwide. This study focused on the US dollar as a key currency, gold as a safe asset, and bitcoin as a virtual currency, which all have great value in money and assets. This study aims to model flow fluctuations among the US Dollar, gold, and bitcoin. The research objective is to analyze the interaction effects of the US Dollar, gold, and bitcoin through the volatility modeling. This study utilized two-way ANOVA to analyze the trend of market fluctuations in the US dollars, gold, and bitcoin and whether the fluctuations in their market price affect their interaction with each other using a research model for flow fluctuations. The study examined the market price fluctuation rate of the US dollar, gold, and bitcoin by setting dependent and independent variables for the interaction analysis. The between-subjects test effects revealed that in all three cases, the main effect and the interaction effect of the two variables appear. The points appear irregularly in the profile plots in all three cases, indicating a significant interactive effect. The study’s findings show that the market price fluctuation rates of the US dollar, gold, and bitcoin interact and influence each other, implying the need for further studies on flow fluctuations analysis of the US dollar, gold, and bitcoin to this underexplored concept in global economy trend research.
Job Stress and Employee Performance in Nepalese Financial Institutions
Authors: Pradhan Gopal Man , Shrestha Prakash , Thapa Makshindra , Khadka Keshab
Published: February 2025

This study aims to examine the impact of job stress in terms of personal factors, job-related factors, and organizational factors in their level of performance. This research work involved assistant, officer, and managerial level employees of financial institutions (including commercial banks, development banks, insurance companies, and finance companies). In this research work, 535 questionnaires are distributed online and personally out of which 455 questionnaires are received which are used for completion of the study. The result shows significant negative correlation between the high levels of job stress due to individual, work-related, and organizational factors and employee performance of financial institutions in Nepal. It also shows a significant negative impact of high levels of job stress on employee level of performance in the financial institutions of Nepal. It is also indicated that suitable measures should be taken by the management to minimize the level of job stress among the employees due to personal factors, job-related factors, and organizational factors which would contribute to improving the performance level of the employees.
Exploring Factors for Inclusive Occupational Therapy for People With Dementia in Australia: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Day Sally , Laver Kate , Radford Kylie , Jeon Yun-Hee , Low Lee-Fay
Published: February 2025

Importance: Occupational therapy interventions are a crucial part of dementia care and have been shown to be effective in research trials. However, the acceptability and inclusivity of occupational therapy interventions to treat dementia for people from diverse groups are unclear.

Objective: To explore factors contributing to the delivery of acceptable and inclusive community-based occupational therapy interventions for people with dementia from diverse groups in Australia.

Design: Exploratory qualitative study in which interviews and focus groups were used. Data were analyzed with reflexive thematic analysis.

Setting: Community-based occupational therapy in Australia.

Participants: Purposive sampling was used to recruit 26 participants. Eight people with experience of dementia from diverse groups (ethnic minority, sexual minority, and socially or economically disadvantaged groups) participated in individual interviews; occupational therapists participated in focus groups (n = 10) and interviews (n = 8).

Results: Three key themes were developed to support inclusivity: (1) knowing the person at the center of the care, (2) collaboration, and (3) perception of occupational therapy for people with dementia. Acceptable and inclusive occupational therapy interventions for dementia occurred when people from diverse groups felt valued and received tailored interventions, were confident in and partnered with the therapist, and understood the purpose of therapy.

Conclusions and Relevance: Therapists require support to apply cultural humility and to build skills to overcome barriers to providing culturally safe and acceptable care.

Plain-Language Summary: People from diverse groups include ethnic minority, sexual minority, and socially or economically disadvantaged groups as well as Indigenous populations. We know community-based occupational therapy interventions improve function and quality of life for people with dementia and their families, but we do not know whether they work for people from diverse groups. We asked people with experience of dementia from diverse groups and occupational therapists in Australia what they thought. We found that occupational therapy interventions for dementia are acceptable to diverse groups when the therapist works in partnership, providing an intervention that is meaningful to them. To be inclusive, therapists need to empower people from diverse groups to participate equally in the intervention. They need to make sure families understand the purpose of the intervention. Some occupational therapists may need training to build skills and knowledge as well as support to overcome barriers and to provide acceptable and inclusive interventions.
Disabled Students’ Experiences and Insights in Occupational Therapy Education: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Gregg Emma , DeGroot Keri , Lee Danbi
Published: February 2025

Importance: Despite the importance of diversifying the occupational therapy workforce and fostering inclusive learning environments, disabled occupational therapy students face many barriers throughout their education.

Objective: To better understand the lived experience of disabled students regarding external barriers influencing their occupational therapy education.

Design: A qualitative study with thematic analysis of focus group sessions and individual interviews. Trustworthiness was ensured through participant and researcher triangulation and practicing reflexivity.

Setting: Focus group sessions were conducted remotely.

Participants: Convenience sampling was used to recruit participants who met the following criteria: current enrollment in the university entry-level Master of Occupational Therapy program or having graduated within the past 18 mo; identification as disabled/a person with a disability, neurodivergent, d/Deaf, and/or having a chronic health condition; and having engaged in the process of exploring or obtaining accommodations through the Disability Resources for Students department.

Outcomes and Measures: A semistructured interview guide.

Results: Four focus group sessions and one interview were completed with 14 participants. Three main themes emerged that describe how faculty support, peer support, and the culture of the profession matter to disabled occupational therapy students.

Conclusions and Relevance: Themes describe the varied experiences of students, including barriers they faced and opportunities for systematic change to support them better. Implications include opportunities for faculty training, incorporating disability frameworks throughout the curriculum, and creating a culture of inclusion in occupational therapy education.

Plain-Language Summary: This study explored factors that affect disabled occupational therapy students. The results describe what helps and hinders them throughout their education. These include faculty support, peer support, and program culture. Providing faculty training, reframing disability in coursework, and creating a more inclusive culture could better support students.

Positionality Statement: Throughout this article, identity-first (e.g., disabled students) and person-first (e.g., students with disabilities) language is used interchangeably, following the guidance of disabled self-advocates who indicate a preference for flexible language styles (Dwyer, 2022). The research team presented different identities, including one team member who identified as having a chronic health condition. At the time of the study, all team members were interacting or had interacted with all or some participants in their teaching roles (i.e., as faculty member or teaching assistant). The faculty members have actively integrated disability studies and anti-ableist perspectives in their teaching.
Therapy, Spirituality, and East Asian Imaginaries: An Introduction
Authors: Gaitanidis Ioannis , Junqueira Luis Fernando Bernardi , Morrow Avery , Han Sangyun
Published: February 2025

This volume is a transnational, transcultural, and transepistemic study of post-1970s alternative therapies and spiritualities associated with East Asia. Although the East and the West remain formative in discourses of authenticity surrounding spirituality and therapy, they have led to problematic usages of -isation (Easternisation, Westernisation) arguments to describe the changes such practices undergo in transnational settings. We argue that these descriptions ignore that the therapeutic cultures associated with East Asia blossomed in an already intertwined world. Instead of assuming a common ‘East Asia-ness’, we propose, therefore, to pay attention to how forms of knowledge identified as ‘East Asian’ came to be adopted, adapted, and disseminated by individuals and groups across the globe in order to achieve specific therapeutic and spiritual agendas.
Cultural Security in Contemporary China and Mongolia
Authors: Ptáčková Jarmila , Klimeš Ondřej
Published: February 2025

Cultural Security in Contemporary China and Mongolia applies the term “cultural security” not exclusively to state- or institution-implemented processes, but also considers the indigenous, bottom-up, and inside-out mechanisms of establishing and maintaining communal cultural security of an ethnic group. Markers of cultural identity differ according to an inside and outside perspective and can be re-defined according to inner or outer circumstances. Importance of these markers increases when a community feels endangered in their cultural existence, or diminishes when perceived cultural identity is not questioned. The dynamics shaping cultural security are illustrated in examples of ethnic communities in the People’s Republic of China and in Mongolia.
Taking Sides: Differences in How the People’s Republic of China Securitizes Uyghur and Hui Muslims
Authors: Gonul Hacer Z. , Rogenhofer Julius M.
Published: February 2025

This chapter critically examines how securitization campaigns by the CCP turn Muslim minorities into potential threats, thereby drawing into question their sense of cultural security. Applying the framework of Copenhagen School securitization theory, it examines whether there are ethnicity-based differences in the securitization of Hui and Uyghur Muslim minority groups and why such differences exist. The advent of Xi Jinping’s tenure at the helm of the CCP coincides with a shift in government policy towards both Muslim minority groups which scrutinizes most visible manifestations of Islamic religious practice and places loyalty to the party at the center of state-sanctioned religion. These developments have resulted in a partial convergence in the cultural insecurity experienced by both Hui and Uyghurs.
Local Cultural Inclusion and Partnership Assistance to Tibet: A Case Study on Lunang Township’s Tourism Development Project
Authors: Minghong Yang , Benxiang Zeng
Published: February 2025

The large-scale development of tourism projects in ethnic border areas involves the tolerance of local ethnic cultures. Provinces, cities, and related enterprises, as well as individuals in the “Partnership Assistance to Tibet,” are involved in local ethnic culture projects. The Lunang International Tourist Town, a project of “Partnership Assistance to Tibet,” shows that sponsors and investors face great difficulties in the definition of local ethnic culture. There are significant discrepancies between the perception of “authentic” culture by locals and by enterprises trying to serve the expectations of tourists. The case of Lunang demonstrates that investors are sometimes more inclined to protect local ethnic culture than locals, and high-level government leaders are more inclined to protect local ethnic culture than lower-level leaders.
Traditional Tunes and Lived Religion in the Protestant Church on the Central Moluccas, Indonesia
Authors: Lensink Jip
Published: February 2025

In the southeast of Indonesia, on the Moluccas, theologians are developing contextual theologies for the Moluccan Protestant church. The Moluccas were colonized by the Dutch for more than three centuries. As an effort of religious decolonization, Moluccan theologians aim to better connect Christianity with the cultural realities of congregants.

This book is about the contextualization of church music. Christian Izaac Tamaela proposed and instigated the transposition of Moluccan traditional music to the Moluccan Protestant church. In the book, the author asks how traditional music, as framed within contextual Moluccan theology, is interrelated with lived religion.

Vivid descriptions of liturgical practices, music traditions, and personal encounters map the entanglements between Moluccan culture, Moluccan Protestantism, and Moluccan music. The author traces the theological idea of traditional church music to lived religious practices and attitudes among ministers, musicians, and congregants. The resonances and dissonances of this process show the continuous transformation of Moluccan traditional music.

For a selection of the audio-visual material, visit the website www.jiplensink.nl/tt.
Sistema automatizado de monitoreo de signos de celo en bovinos mediante ganadería de precisión con tecnología IoT en la Amazonía peruana
Authors: Prieto-Luna Jaime Cesar , Alarcón-Sucasaca Aldo , Fernández-Romero Vadick , Turpo-Galeano Yoen Hasmin , Delgado-Berrocal Yesenia Rosy , Holgado-Apaza Luis Alberto
Published: February 2025

La detección del estro es clave para optimizar la concepción en vacas y la eficiencia reproductiva del ganado. El método convencional requiere observación continua, demandando mano de obra y tiempo. Desarrollamos un sistema basado en IoT que automatiza el monitoreo del estro mediante un dispositivo multisensor montado en el cuello de la vaca. Este recopila datos y los transmite vía LoRaWAN a un Gateway, que los envía a The Things Stack y luego a TagoIO para visualización y almacenamiento. En pruebas de campo, tras sincronizar el estro de una vaca en la Amazonía peruana, se recolectaron datos y se analizó su variación. El sistema registró información fisiológica y de comportamiento, evidenciando que en 72 horas aumentaron el desplazamiento y la temperatura corporal, indicando el estro.