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AN ACTION RESEARCH ON DEVELOPING FIRST-GRADE STUDENTS' EMOTIONAL LITERACY THROUGH PICTURE BOOKS
Get PDFThis study examined the impact of integrating picture books into emotional education on the emotional competence of first-grade students. Using an action research approach, three students from an elementary school in Miaoli County participated in three picture book lessons—The Angry Soup, The Happiest Gift, and My New Grandma. The study examined changes across four dimensions: emotional awareness, expression, understanding, and regulation, based on observation records, worksheets, and reflective notes. Results showed that all students could accurately recognize and express emotions. Hsiao-Yu and Ai-Hsin demonstrated understanding of emotional causes and empathy, while Dan-Tsai required teacher guidance and long-term support. Hsiao-Yu showed self-regulation, and Ai-Hsin managed negative emotions by shifting attention. Overall, picture book-based instruction effectively enhanced students’ emotional awareness and expression, though emotional regulation and empathy require ongoing development
ENHANCING PHISHING URL DETECTION RESILIENCE VIA GAN-BASED ADVERSARIAL TRAINING
Get PDFPhishing remains one of the most pervasive cyber threats, with adversaries constantly adapting to bypass machine learning based URL detection systems. Despite impressive benchmark performance, often exceeding 99% accuracy, state-of-the-art classifiers are critically vulnerable to adversarial attacks. In this study, we propose an approach that enhances classifier robustness by incorporating adversarial training using synthetic phishing URLs generated by a Wasserstein Generative Adversarial Network. We train a baseline LSTM classifier and evaluate it under evasion attacks using handcrafted adversarial URLs. The proposed GAN is trained on real phishing URLs to generate synthetic samples that conform to URI syntax, enriching the training data and improving model resilience. Experimental results show that the adversarial training reduces attack success rates by 5% and improves classification accuracy under attack from 63.16% to 68.16%, with a corresponding increase in F1-score. This performance represents a significant improvement over prior studies and confirms that adversarially augmented training data enhances real-world effectiveness. The results confirm that incorporating synthetic phishing data through GAN-based adversarial training leads to measurable performance improvements, reducing vulnerability to evasion attacks and supporting more robust phishing detection in practice
QUADROTOR FRAME TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZATION: ANSYS DISCOVERY VS FUSION GENERATIVE DESIGN
Get PDFThis study compares topology optimization of an additively manufacturable quadrotor frame using ANSYS Discovery (level-set) and Autodesk Fusion Generative Design under a shared domain, loads, supports, and printing guards: minimum-compliance objective, nominal mass target, 45° overhang limit, and 1.5 mm minimum thickness. In Discovery, increasing the volume-reduction target from 95 to 98 percent yields progressively truss-like morphologies and reduces modeled mass from 3.91 to 1.47 kg while approaching the thickness guard. In Fusion, varying outcome resolution and adding an explicit deflection constraint expose stiffness–mass trades: at nearly equal mass around 0.31–0.32 kg, predicted static deflection drops from 17.86 to 9.824 mm when lowering outcome resolution; enforcing a maximum-deflection requirement increases mass to 0.596 kg and lowers deflection to 1.496 mm. Absolute cross-solver masses are not directly comparable due to modeling and reporting differences, yet the trends show that solver settings can shift stiffness substantially without large mass penalties and that aggressive pruning risks manufacturability. The present baseline uses a single 2g vertical load and a fixed center of gravity. Future work will introduce combined load cases and CG variation and will validate and extend the workflow with ANSYS Mechanical static structural analysis and optimization
STUDYING THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES RAISING CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY: Received: 29th July 2025, Revised: 4th August 2025, 2nd December 2025, Accepted: 8th December 2025, Date of Publication: 24th December 2025
No full textRaising a child with cerebral palsy (CP) is a complex task that requires significant physical, emotional, and financial resources. This article examines the basic needs of families raising children with cerebral palsy, including medical, psychological, social, and financial support. An initial study of the key problems faced by such families has been conducted and recommendations for their solution have been proposed
ANALYSIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP OF COMPETITIVENESS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Get PDFIn the conditions of the global challenges that surround us at the economic and ecological level, which are very often very different and complex, and very often with a pronounced negative effect on the realization of sustainability goals, it is of great importance to deal with the analysis of the economic dimensions of sustainable development and globalization in order to better understand and realize the global goals of sustainable development. Analyzing the economic development, social inclusion and sustainable environment, as key elements for this research and very important in the context of sustainability approach and their effect on developed and developing countries, the main purpose of this paper is to determine the direction of the relationship of competitiveness and sustainable development which have an impact on global changes. The subject of the research is to define and to analyze the main socio-environmental and economic problems which are directly or indirectly addressed to the sustainable development goals and to identify the links between the concept of competitiveness and the targets goals of sustainable development which reflect the changing global environment. Because of that we want to analyze the relationship of competitiveness and sustainable development goals with some specific examples which are affecting developed and developing countries and to contribute to the ongoing discourse and provide future discussions on the relations between competitiveness and sustainability
NAVIGATING BARRIERS: MIGRATION OF LITHUANIAN SINGLE MOTHERS AND WELFARE IN GERMANY, NORWAY AND THE UK
Get PDFThis presentation examines the migration experiences of Lithuanian single mothers, driven by inadequate support in their home country, leading them to seek better economic opportunities in Germany, Norway, and the UK. The research objective is to identify the barriers and opportunities single mothers face due to varying family policies in these countries. The methodology includes policy analysis and semi-structured interviews with single mothers, applying life-course theory to analyse how family policies shape their experiences over time. While these countries offer improved socio-economic conditions, challenges persist, particularly in balancing family and work responsibilities. Norway’s comprehensive family policies promote gender equality through better defamilialisation and decommodification, whereas Germany and the UK offer moderate support. The research emphasises the need for gender-responsive policies that ensure economic independence and social recognition for single mothers, enhancing both their well-being and participation in society. Future research could compare the situation of single mothers with two-parent families across EU countries to identify how gendered policies are. Research findings could be applied to policy recommendations aimed at improving gender equality and socio-economic outcomes for single mothers
RELIGION AND RESILIENCE OF CHILSDREN IN A HIGHLY SECULARIZED AND DIGITIZED SOCIETY
Get PDFIn the context of a highly secularised society, religion acquires a new, often less institutional yet still significant role in shaping both individual and collective resilience. Religious traditions, symbols, and rituals function not primarily as sources of doctrinal certainty, but as a cultural reservoir of meanings that can offer support in situations of uncertainty, suffering, or loss. Even where belief in the supernatural has waned, religious language may continue to operate as a mode of existential orientation, helping to mediate a sense of meaning, continuity, and connection with a wider community. Resilience, therefore, is not necessarily contingent upon active religiosity, but can be sustained by the symbolic and ethical resources that religious traditions have left embedded within the cultural memory of a secularised society. In highly secularised societies, the relationship between religion and resilience among children is increasingly mediated by digital culture. Online environments expose young people to a plurality of worldviews and symbolic repertoires. While formal religiosity may play only a marginal role in their lives, digital platforms often serve as spaces where existential questions, ethical dilemmas, and experiences of vulnerability are negotiated. Through social media, gaming, or online storytelling, children encounter hybrid forms of spirituality and community that can foster emotional resilience and a sense of belonging. In this sense, digital culture functions as a new arena in which the symbolic residues of religious traditions are remixed, personalised, and mobilised in support of meaning-making and coping strategies within an ostensibly secular milieu. The conference paper will focus on analyzing the social and cultural environment in Czech society (Europe) and summarize existing data from empirical research. It will identify significant factors and trends that frame the place of religion in a secularized society
The Role Of African Culture In Shaping Modern Healthcare Practices In Nigeria
Get PDFAfrican heritage profoundly impacted the development of modern healthcare in Nigeria through the integration of its traditional beliefs and contemporary culture. Traditional healthcare systems are engraved in cultural elements such as herbal medicine, spiritual healing, and the worship of deities like Osanyin (the god of herbal medicine) and Babalawo (traditional healers) among the Yorubas. In the Igbo culture of southeastern Nigeria, traditional medicine involves the use of herbs, rituals, and the role of dibias (healers) who diagnose and treat illnesses through spiritual and natural means. Similarly, the Hausa people of northern Nigeria rely on traditional healing methods, including the use of magani (herbal remedies) and Islamic medicine. These practices are found across Yorubaland, Igboland and Hausaland have historically emphasized holistic healing, balancing physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. This research investigates the impact of culturally specific practices like herbalists, spiritualists, and other forms of primary healthcare, on the evolution of healthcare systems in Nigeria. This study will use a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative analysis of secondary data including scholarly books, peer-reviewed articles, historical records, and ethnographic data with interviews of traditional healers and healthcare professionals to examine how these cultural practices have been integrated into modern healthcare systems. The study highlights public health concern by emphasising the need to integrate both traditional and contemporary methods of medicine. It was revealed that Nigerian healthcare systems operate efficiently with the integration of traditional and contemporay medicine that is practised in a culturally respectful manner. This not only improves the acceptance of healthcare services, but also builds confidence among complex societies. This research indicates that the understanding and integration of African anthropology into healthcare policy formulation will improve the efficacy and sustainability of healthcare delivery systems in Nigeria
THE INTERPLAY OF SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL CAPITAL AS RESOURCES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES: IMPLICATIONS FOR STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: Received: 11th November 2025, Revised: 21st November 2025, 25th November 2025, Accepted: 27st November 2025, Date of Publication: 28th November 2025
No full textThis study examines the interplay between social and physical capital resources in shaping students’ perceptions, motivation, and academic performance across two rural community contexts—L County (high-performing) and F County (low-performing), Kentucky. The primary objective is to explore how community-level resources influence students’ educational orientations and how these dynamics vary between high- and low-achieving groups. Grounded in motivation theory and cultural models theory (D’Andrade & Strauss, 1992; Gee, 1996), the study conceptualizes social and physical capital as motivational structures that mediate students’ agency, aspiration, and achievement. Employing a pragmatic mixed-methods design, the research integrates quantitative analysis (n = 42) with qualitative interviews (n = 40). Quantitative findings indicate that in L County, students’ motivation was primarily shaped by teacher influence (r = 0.596, p < .01), whereas in F County, motivational drivers were dispersed across teachers, peers, and parents, reflecting weaker coherence. Qualitative evidence further reveals that deficits in physical capital—such as inadequate infrastructure, limited facilities, and restricted local opportunities—indirectly constrained long-term aspirations, while social capital, particularly through teacher and family relationships, exerted a more immediate influence on motivation and performance. Overall, the findings suggest that the quality and coherence of social relationships, rather than the quantity of available resources, are decisive factors in educational success. The study contributes to the sociology of education by integrating spatial and relational dimensions of capital into motivational analysis and by illuminating how students in resource-constrained settings mobilize social and physical capital to navigate structural inequalities and pursue academic advancement
AN INTERSECTIONAL ANALYSIS OF GENDERED PRECARITY IN MIGRATION AND STATELESSNESS
Get PDFThis article presents an intersectional view of how gender influences the joint production of migration and statelessness, leading to different types of precarity that cannot be understood through any of the single axes—legal status, nationality, or gender—only. Based on Crenshaw’s definition of intersectionality and critical feminist citizenship literature, the confrontation regards statelessness as an unexclusive legal flaw but an empowered position within the overlapping regimes: patriarchal nationality laws that limit the intergenerational passing of citizenship; migration regulations that make the movement and providing protection dependent on employer sponsorship, family status, or heteronormative recognition; and political economies that direct women migrants to informal or care work. These regimes together produce three interrelated mechanisms: (a) legal discontinuity, where female and non-binary migrants get lost between family law, citizenship statutes, and asylum systems; (b) administrative opacity, where red tape and recognition criteria of one’s identity (for instance, name, marital, or gender markers) convert official rights into practical exclusion; and (c) economic subordination, where unstable jobs and limited access to services render legal actions virtually impossible. The paper combines doctrinal analysis of nationality and asylum frameworks in the context of case-based evidence on groups made stateless or "functionally stateless" in migration, such as minority women displaced across borders and transgender asylum seekers facing documentation mismatch. The argument goes in three stages: first, it demonstrates how gendered norms are integrated into citizenship transmission and identity recognition; second, it follows the trail of migration controls that boost those norms at borders, in camps, and in labor markets; finally, it shows how economic dependence and violence risk giving rise to legal non-recognition, thus creating intergenerational exclusion. The contribution is twofold: conceptually, it delineates intersectional precarity as a set of mechanisms rather than a descriptive label; normatively, it shifts the focus of reform from the mere granting of status to the transformation of the gendered rules of recognition- birth registration, gender and parentage markers, and access to work and justice- without which formal nationality cannot guarantee substantive belonging