bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Beyond the Classroom: Unveiling the Power of Extracurricular Activities in Shaping Social Skills for Students with Disabilities
Authors: Alsayed Abdulrahman K. , Dawsari Ibrahim Ali 
Published: January 2025

The research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of extracurricular activities in developing the social skills of students with disabilities from the teachers’ points of view. The research utilized the descriptive approach and used a questionnaire applied to a sample of teachers for students with disabilities in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to identify the effectiveness of extracurricular activities in developing the social skills of the disabled students. The research concluded that there are no significant differences between the means of the sample responses concerning the effectiveness of extracurricular activities in developing the social skills of students with disabilities” according the (sex and years of experiences) variable. The research concluded also that there are significant differences at (0.01) level between the means of the sample responses concerning the role of extracurricular activities in developing social skills for individuals with disabilities; requirements for enhancing the effectiveness of extracurricular activities in developing social skills for individuals with disabilities according to the variable (type of disability). The current research recommends expanding the understanding of the impact of each type of disability on the development of social skills and broadening the scope of research at the level of institutions or programs to include a wider range of institutions or programs that provide extracurricular activities

Received: 8 September 2024 / Accepted: 18 December 2024 / Published: 05 January 2025
Montessori Homeschooling: A Proposal for Family Engagement in Preschool Child Educational Care
Authors: Gaytan-Reyna Sassy Emperatriz , Silva-Mercado Yaneth Yackeline , Rojas-Rios Victor Michael , Gaytan-Reyna Karina Liliana 
Published: January 2025

This study examines the effects of Montessori-based homeschooling on preschool children's educational outcomes, with a focus on enhancing family engagement. A quasi-experimental design was used, comparing an experimental group that received Montessori interventions with a control group that did not. The experimental group participated in 10 sessions, each lasting 60 minutes, which included strategies aimed at improving concentration, self-regulation, and self-directed learning. Educational attention levels were measured using a 16-item questionnaire validated for reliability, with a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient indicating satisfactory internal consistency. Statistical analyses showed a significant improvement in the experimental group's post-test scores, with a mean difference of 51 points and a Wilcoxon W value of 0.46 (p = 8.6e-06), highlighting a statistically significant impact of the Montessori intervention. The Mann-Whitney U test results indicated no significant differences between groups at pretest (p = 0.4081), but a significant difference at posttest (p < 0.0001), confirming the efficacy of the intervention. Visual data representations underscored these findings, showing a marked increase in educational attention scores and reduced score dispersion in the experimental group. The study supports the integration of Montessori methods in home settings as a viable approach to enhance early childhood educational outcomes through active family involvement.

Received: 14 September 2024 / Accepted: 17 December 2024 / Published: 05 January 2025
Alienation as a Precondition of Research, Discovery, and the Creation of Oneself
Authors: Dema Alma , Godime Enida 
Published: January 2025

Alienation is a modern and postmodern symptom. The alienation is said to happen due to social, psychological, and economic pressure. It is also appearing as a kind of self-protection or self-accommodation. Our paper will attempt to outline the loss, search, and discovery of one of the most extraordinary characters of Albanian short-story writer Mitrush Kuteli, Tat Tanushi of Bubëtima. Tat Tanushi’s case as an unusual character and individual would narrate to us that to be oneself, we first need to recognize it and, through its reflection, know and accept others. This is an anthropological and philosophical approach that, following the existentialist’s line, would make a circular journey, stepping out of spiritual, moral, and theological isolation.

Received: 14 September 2024 / Accepted: 31 December 2024 / Published: 05 January 2025
Factors that Influenced the Preservation of the Traditional Costume at Villa Badessa and its Loss in Piqeras: The Traditional Costume as a Memory and as an Object
Authors: Nini Silvana , Duraj Hoxha Rudina 
Published: January 2025

The Villa Badessa costume is an integral component of the diverse mosaic of traditional dress worn by the Arbëresh community. This dress is distinctive due to its resemblance to the two-apron type seen in Albania, as well as its notable divergence from other Arbëresh community costumes. The resemblance of their traditional costumes to those of Southern Albania stems from the fact that they originated from the village of Piqeras during the mid-18th century, a period when folk costumes in Arbëresh communities and Albania had developed distinct characteristics, shaped by two different, historical, geographical, and cultural trajectories. In contrast to other Arbëresh communities in southern Italy, the residents of Villa Badessa have managed to maintain the tradition of the men’s costume. Costumes serve as nonverbal means of communication, functioning as codes that uniquely convey individual identities. Costumes can surpass other significant elements, including language and customs, in representing a community’s ethnic identity because of several factors. Even when a costume is no longer in use and is nearing the point of being completely forgotten, these factors act as reactivation mechanisms that draw attention to it visually and physically. This example is illustrated by Villa Badessa, a case in point. In cases where ethnic identity is not under threat, such as in the homeland, traditional clothing adapts due to historical, social, and economic factors, frequently resulting in its eventual disappearance from memory. Over time, the unique features of the costume lose their distinctiveness, weakening its core identity and diminishing its significance in preserving local customs and cultural heritage.

Received: 18 September 2024 / Accepted: 31 December 2024 / Published: 05 January 2025
Photophysiology Response Of Montipora Sp. To High Temperature and High Nitrate Stress
Authors: Tengku Tengku Fara , Nur Fiqah Hashima  , Ernina Abu Bakar  , Tan chun hong  
Published: January 2025

Coral reef health has declined significantly around the world as a result of anthropogenic activities and natural environment changes, such sewage pollution and climate change due to global warming. These significant threats can interrupt coral’s fluorescence yield and also modify the zooxanthellae performance, which can lead to bleaching events if prolonged stress. Nowadays, other than using zooxanthellae density to determine coral’s health, numerous study starts to focus more on observing the effective quantum yield, Y(II) of corals by using Pulse Amplitude (PAM) fluorometer, as it is an effective and non-lethal way in determining coral’s health. In this study, there are two objectives to be achieved which are i) To measure the effective quantum yield of Montipora sp. before and after nitrate and temperature stress and ii) To calculate the zooxanthellae density of Montipora sp. after nitrate and temperature stress. Montipora sp. that was exposed to high nitrate (HN), high temperature (HT) and high nitrate with high temperature (HNHT) treatment exhibited the decrement of their Y(II) reading and zooxanthellae density after 48 hours exposure. Major decrease of Y(II) resulted from the HN treatment while major drop of zooxanthellae is caused by HT treatment. For future studies, longer term experiment duration, various coral species and molecular studies should be done to understand the photoinhibition process and its effect to the coral body system.
Seaweed: A Multifaceted Marvel Driving Global Sustainability and Environmental Health
Authors: Waheed Muhammad Abdul , Fatima Adil  , Barrah Maryam  , Faria Shammas  
Published: January 2025

This article explores the potential of seaweed as a sustainable resource for the environment. Seaweed has been traditionally consumed as food by coastal communities and used as animal feed, but it also has applications in other industries. Seaweed can capture carbon and can also provide a habitat for fish species. Seaweed reduces the use of antibiotics and boosts the immune system. Several types of seaweed are often utilized in medications in their raw form. It is an important biorefinery feedstock it is used to produce a variety of materials like cosmetic products, polymeric substances (Protein, cellulose), agrifood, and food supplements with several health advantages. seaweed has the best nutritional profile and higher polysaccharides % making it the best choice to use as a fuel resource.Seaweed farming is a simple eco-friendly approach to sustainable development and provides massive biomass for the production of food and related products in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and agro-industries. Seaweed production significantly contributes to catalyzing sustainable aquaculture by providing food to aquaculture species. All three types of red, brown, and green seaweeds have been extensively used in various wastewater treatment processes as they can store high concentrations of nitrogen in their tissues. Seaweed is an enriched source of bioactive compounds that affect the rumen microbiome, enhance rumen digestibility, and check the levels of CH4 production in livestock. Seaweeds also act as bioindicators and bioremediator of eutrophied areas. Moreover, seaweeds are important bio-resource of renewable energy.
Educational Intervention Project: Enhancing Satisfaction with the Annual Performance Review Process Through Tailored Training and Evaluation Among Nurses and Midwives
Authors: Patil Kiran , Sa’abneh Rawia , Lanag Minorie , Varghese Remya , Thomas Jiss , Joseph Jenine , Joseph Jincy , Mathew Shyby , Singh Kalpana 
Published: January 2025

Context: Nursing performance appraisals are essential for aligning individual performance with organizational goals, promoting merit-based growth, and maintaining a motivated and competent workforce.
Aim: To improve overall staff satisfaction with APR through targeted training and tailored evaluation practices at Al Khor Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar.
Methods: An educational intervention project at Al Khor Hospital focused on enhancing the Annual Performance Review (APR) process for nurses and midwives. All staff received training from November 2019 to January 2020, with refresher sessions in December 2020 and 2021. A semi-structured questionnaire, with 24 Likert scale and five open-ended questions, was used to assess understanding and satisfaction with the APR process among 63 participants in January 2022. To evaluate the training's effectiveness, nurse educators audited APR files from the 2018 -2020 year, covering 52 nurses and midwives.
Results: Satisfaction levels with the Annual Performance Review (APR) varied across different aspects. The highest level of satisfaction is with the APR Process, where 66% of respondents expressed satisfaction. Following this, the APR Meeting has a 64% satisfaction rate, and the APR Form has a 60% satisfaction rate. In contrast, APR Documentation shows the lowest satisfaction level, with only 44% of respondents indicating satisfaction. The APR audit results demonstrated the significant abilities of nurses and midwives to collect, identify, and document relevant evidence within each APR domain.
Conclusion: The project reveals varying satisfaction levels with different aspects of the Annual Performance Review (APR), with the highest satisfaction in the APR Process, followed by the APR Meeting and APR Form. The project successfully enhanced nurses' and midwives' awareness of maintaining evidence aligned with APR domains, raised awareness of the APR process, and improved proficiency in developing SMART goals. It highlights the need for ongoing evaluation and refinement of the APR process to address challenges and meet the evolving needs of staff.
Analysis of the Influence of Fixed Asset Depreciation Methods on Profitability: A Case Study of the Tirta Arcamanik Endah Association
Authors: Fitria Salwa Nur , Khotimah Alifiah 
Published: January 2025

Fixed assets are a significant long-term investment for a company. For Paguyuban Tirta Arcamanik Endah, a company providing artesian water services, fixed assets such as water distribution infrastructure are the backbone of operations. Choosing the right fixed asset depreciation method is crucial, because it will affect the company's cost recognition, net income, and cash flow.

This study aims to test the hypothesis that the use of the declining balance method will increase the company's cash flow in the short term, but can reduce the long-term profitability of water service providers. This study will analyze the financial report data of Paguyuban Tirta Arcamanik Endah for 2 years, focusing on the effect of the depreciation method on variables such as net income, operating cash flow, and financial ratios.

This study is expected to fill the gap in research related to the impact of depreciation methods on medium-scale water service providers. The results of this study can provide recommendations for company management in choosing the optimal depreciation method, as well as contributing to the development of accounting literature.
Military training and patriotic upbringing as a determinant of effective management of youth work in universities in the context of a unilateral military action
Authors: Klimenko P. V. , Shpyrnya O. V. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract. In the context of a unilateral military operation, military training and patriotic upbringing of university youth becomes relevant.The goal of the research has been formulated due to the presence of a certain gap between the level of , military training and patriotic upbringing of university yourh and modern challenges facing our country in the context of a unilateral military operation. The goal of the research is to identify the main problems of, military training and patriotic upbringing, and to propose the main ways of effectively organizing work with young people in universities.The research results: it has been determined that in the last 20 years there has been a process of deformation of traditional values among young people, which entailed alienation from the state, its traditions, culture, language, and in some cases, opposition to state interests. Taking into account the unilateral military operation, it is military training and patriotic upbringing that becomes the main determinant of the effective organization of work with young people in universities.Key findings: military training and patriotic upbringing as a determinant of effective organization of work with young people in universities in the context of a special military operation is the most important element of the pedagogical activity of the faculty. Organization of military training and patriotic upbringing in universities should imply a change in approaches to educational and social work with young people, paying more attention in the curricula to issues of history, culture, morality, volunteerism, service to the state and society, as well as physical education of student.
Theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of generations: a comparative analysis
Authors: Novikova V. S. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract. The article defines the concept of «generation», and analyzes the transformation of this concept at various stages of the development of generational theory. The demographic approach to the study of generations is primarily associated with the identification of certain age intervals in order to analyze the age structure of the population. The author aims to supplement the demographic view of generations with a sociological interpretation of their features and characteristics. As a result of a theoretical review of generational concepts, the definition of the concept of «generation» has been formulated. A generation is understood as a group of people similar in value attitudes, behavior patterns and worldview, which were developed in the course of joint experience of historical events and socio-economic conditions with a common age interval of about 20 years.In the framework of the presented work, It has been assumed that generational theories and classifications have points of contact that allow them to be systematized and compared. To test this hypothesis, the generational classifications of Howe and Strauss, Yu.A. Levada, V.V. Radaev, and a number of other authors have been considered. The result of the theoretical review is a comparative analysis of these classifications in tabular form. As a result of the work, a number of recommendations for choosing a theoretical framework for studying generations depending on country and subject specifics have been provided. This study will be useful primarily for scientists studying generational issues in various fields of social sciences. Also, the presented article is relevant for educational programs that include consideration of generations as a scientific category.
Changes in the social and occupational professional structure of the farmers of Dagestan and their budget in 1970s
Authors: Amirkhanova M. A. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract. Relevance. Agriculture plays a unique role in the livelihood of any society. Modern reforms in the agricultural sector require workers of a new type, i.e. economically literate, comprehensively educated, professionally trained, and proactive. In this context, the experience of one of the regions of the Russian Federation, Dagestan, in staffing the agricultural sector, which has contributed to the qualitative renewal of its employees, is of particular value. For the first time, an attempt has been made to show the effective development of the human resources potential of agricultural production in the Republic on the basis of modernization of the material and technical base.The problem statement. The article examines the influence of transformation of agricultural labor into a kind of industrial labor on changes in the social and occupational structure of agricultural production workers in Dagestan. It has been noted that these changes also have contributed to an increase in the standard of living of farmers. The goal of the research is to identify the factors that have caused changes in professional qualification groups in state farm and collective farm production, to show the convergence of wages of collective farmers, workers and employees with industrial and production personnel. The research methods used are scientific objectivity and historicism, comparative historical, logical, statistical ones, which allowed us to recreate the scientific picture of the topic under consideration. It has been concluded that industrialization of agriculture has contributed to changes in the nature of labor, bringing it closer to the level of industry in terms of technical equipment and production organization. As a result, there is a convergence in the wages of agricultural workers to industrial and production personnel, which leads to the growth of their incomes.
Key factors in the development of non-governmental women’s associations in modern Russia
Authors: Ryazanova E. S. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract. The relevance research lies in the expediency of identifying the factors of development of Russian public women’s associations. This will contribute to improving the mechanism of their state support for solving socially significant problems of women, children and families in the country. The problem of the research lies in the comprehensive activation of Russian public associations of women, on the one hand, and in the absence of a conceptual justification of the factors influencing their positive development, on the other hand.The goal of the research is to identify, classify and determine the degree of influence of a complex of different factors on the development of women’s public associations in modern Russia.The research methods. The article uses data from sociological surveys conducted in 2024 in two Russian regions - Belgorod and Moscow regions. First, it is a questionnaire survey of women who are employees or volunteers of Russian public associations of women. Secondly, this is an interview with experts from among managers and scientists.The results. Among the external factors, the most important are the improvement of women’s educational programs and state support for women’s structures, as well as a large amount of daily unpaid work for Russians at home, the effect of conservative gender stereotypes, and the fear of residents of border territories for the life and health of loved ones. Among the internal factors (operating within organizations), cooperation with the authorities, increasing the financial base, professional and personal development, digitalization have been highlighted.Key findings. It is advisable to divide the key factors of the development of women’s public associations in modern Russia into external and internal ones, taking into account their heterogeneity, the varying degree of influence on women’s structures, as well as the difference in opinions of employees and volunteers, on the one hand, and experts, on the other.
Social and humanitarian aspects of the information society theory in the works of Russian futurologists
Authors: Salova T. L. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract. The assessment of the contribution of domestic futurologists to the development of general theoretical foundations of the concept of the information society is especially relevant at the present time, as Russia moves to a new stage of civilizational development.Statement of the problem. In the works of V.I. Vernadsky back in the 30s of the last century, the foundations of the future information society were laid, which he called the “noosphere”. The ideas of V.I. Vernadsky formed the basis of the Concepts of the Transition of the Russian Federation to Sustainable Development, adopted by the government in 1996. Beginning in the 90s of the twentieth century several dozen domestic researchers have been working on the concept of the formation of an information civilization. The article highlights those futurologists who, from the author's point of view, are reaching a high level of generalization of the changes taking place in society. The works of such Russian futurologists as A.D. Ursul, R.F. Abdeev, N.N. Moiseev, A.I. Rakitov, K.K. Kolin, A.V. Sokolov, V.P. Kaznacheev have been analyzed.The goal of the research is to study the contribution of Russian futurologists to the development of theoretical foundations for building an information society. Particular attention is paid to the sociohumanitarian aspect of the problem under study.The methodological basis of the study is a systems approach and general methods of scientific knowledge, such as analysis, synthesis, generalization. Key conclusions. Major Russian futurologists are the successors of the noospheric-humanistic direction of informatization, within the framework of which the Human Scientist with a high moral position has his social purpose: the preservation of culture.