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CRITICS AND ACTUAL RESULTS OF THE STATE SUPPORT FOR YOUNG FAMILIES DURING THE FIDESZ GOVERNMENT
Get PDFIn response to declining birth rates, Hungary has introduced wide-ranging family support programs under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government. This case study explores how financial incentives—such as the Baby Expecting Loan (Babaváró Hitel), housing subsidies (CSOK), and tax benefits—have influenced family decisions since the 2010s. The research examines whether these policies have led to a lasting rise in fertility, primarily helped certain social groups, or mainly served political goals. It draws on demographic data, government documents, and budget information to assess the real impact of Hungary’s pro-family agenda. The study also looks at the ideological side of these policies, including their emphasis on traditional family values and their role in broader political strategies. The findings offer insight into how state support can shape reproductive choices and may help inform other countries facing similar demographic challenges
GAME THEORY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH
Get PDFThis paper deals with the different ways that Game Theory is being used in Political Science research. The goal of the paper is twofold. First, it uses concrete examples of Political Science research to illustrate different ways that the Game Theory is employed to answer research questions and verify hypotheses in Political Science. Second, it analyzes these methods to show which avenues of use of Game Theory in Political Science are the most promising in terms of generating valuable insight into issues relevant to this scientific field
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICE OF HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS VACCINATION (HPV) AMONG WOMEN IN ANAMBRA STATE NIGERIA
Get PDFThis study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and practice of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination among women of reproductive age in Anambra state. The study was premised against the increasing cases of cervical cancer, resulting from HPV infections, among female gender. With the introduction of the vaccine for HPV prevention in Nigeria in 2024, and subsequently including the vaccine in the routine immunization in Nigeria, it becomes pertinent to carry out this study. Aimed at finding out the proportion of women of reproductive age who were aware of HPV, as well as findings their attitudes and practices of HPV, this study was anchored on the Diffusion of Innovation theory. Using survey as the research design the study drew a sample of 400 women of reproductive age from public health institutions in each of the three zones in Anambra state. Structured questionnaire was the instrument used to garner data for the study. Data obtained were presented in simple frequency distribution tables and subsequently analyzed. Results revealed that a significant proportion of the respondents were aware of HPV vaccination. Results also revealed that a significant proportion of the respondents were ready to volunteer their daughters for the vaccination if it was free. Furthermore, results revealed that respondents demonstrated positive attitudes towards HPV. The study concluded that the public health campaigns on HPV should be sustained, with a view to improving the knowledge of HPV among younger age groups and regular screening among pregnant women. HPV vaccination has a relatively low coverage in Nigeria and the low Therefore, intense health campaign on HPV and HPV vaccine among women of reproductive age is notably recommended.
 
A DECADE OF PROGRESS: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF GREEN SAFETY AND HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE, 2016 – 2025
Get PDFIn recent years, there is a substantial increase in research on green safety and health and its impact on sustainability performance. However, the evolution and performance patterns of this field are not thoroughly studied. This study uses a comprehensive bibliometric analysis to investigate global research trends in green safety and health in relation to sustainability performance over a ten-year period. Articles published between 2016 and 2025 are extracted from the Web of Science (WoS) core collection, forming a dataset that reflects the expanding scholarly interest in this field. VOSviewer is used to analyse co-authorship networks among authors, institutions, and countries, as well as to map keyword co-occurrence patterns across the decade. This study findings enhance our understanding of the research landscape in this field and offer valuable insights for future studies. Future studies could examine how the latest technology enhances green safety and health for organisation sustainability performance
TRIAL OF PROGRAMMING EDUCATION FOR DEVELOPING ABILITIES OF SHIFTING VIEWPOINT IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: THROUGH PROGRAMMING LEARNING ACTIVITIES USING ROBOTS: Received: 20th January 2025, Revised: 21th February 2025, 12th March 2025, Accepted: 3rd April 2025, Date of Publication: 15th July 2025
No full textWe organised learning activities for programming with a humanoid robot “Robohon” and conducted trial lessons with 73 third-grade elementary school students with the aim of cultivating their ability to shift their viewpoint at the physical level, the social level, and the third-person viewpoint. By shifting the viewpoint to Robohon the programming activities were adopted as those for cultivating each skill in the class. To measure the effectiveness of the learning activities, four tasks were used. The first was based on Piaget's "Three Mountains Problem", the second was a task to examine the developmental level of the role-taking ability, and the third task was a "Sally and Anne" test to measure the taking of a third-person viewpoint. Those were used in the pre- and post- surveys. Also included in the evaluation was a task to create a flowchart that the children produced in class. As a result of the study, no significant effects on these three abilities were confirmed from the pre- and post-surveys using the three tasks, but the flowchart worksheets created in class indicated that the children were thinking from the viewpoint of others
QUANTIFYING PERSONALIZATION: A MULTIVARIABLE STUDY OF INDIVIDUALIZED TEACHING PLAN EFFECTIVENESS
Get PDFEducation systems around the world are moving away from traditional teacher-centered methods toward learner-centered approaches that prioritize inclusion, personalization, and measurable growth. However, turning these ideals into consistent and sustainable teaching practices remains a challenge for many educators. This study introduces an evidence-based framework for creating and implementing Individualized Teaching Plans (ITPs) that bridge this gap. It combines theoretical insights, empirical data, and statistical analysis to uncover the factors that most significantly contribute to student success. Drawing from 63 international studies published between 2018 and 2024, nine key instructional parameters that support effective ITPs were identified. In addition, 30 real-world student cases were analyzed alongside the perspectives of 30 education experts to evaluate how these parameters influence academic progress. A multivariable regression analysis revealed that instructional adaptation, goal clarity, review frequency, and assessment regularity have the strongest positive effects on learning outcomes. When teaching is both personalized and guided by data-driven practice, it shows a moderate-to-strong impact on achievement (g = 0.61; R² = 0.72). The paper concludes by presenting a nine-factor ITP model designed for global use—one that highlights the importance of adaptive instruction, reflective planning, and educational equity as essential pillars for improving learning experiences for all student
PERSONALITY RESOURCES AND ADAPTIVE BEHAVIOR REGULATION IN ADOLESCENTS WITH ADHD: Received: 11 November 2025, Revised: 01 December 2025, Accepted: 02 December 2025, Date of Publication: 03 December 2025
No full textThis study examines how internal personality resources support adaptive behavior in adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), with a focus on cultural context in Uzbekistan. Drawing on Barkley’s executive‐function model of ADHD (deficits in behavioral inhibition, working memory, affect regulation), Brown’s executive-cluster model (emphasizing motivational and emotional regulation), and Siegel’s interpersonal neurobiology (integration of brain, body, and relational min, we frame ADHD not only as a deficit but as an adaptation challenge mitigated by strengths. We report findings from a pilot survey of 431 Uzbek adolescents (grades 7–8, ages 12–14) assessing ADHD symptoms, self-regulation, emotional intelligence, coping styles, perceived social support, and adaptive outcomes (academic engagement, behavioral difficulties). Key results indicate that stronger self-regulation and higher emotional intelligence were significantly associated with better academic responsibility and lower impulsivity/frustration, whereas constructive coping (problem-focused strategies) related to fewer behavioral problems. Perceived social support (family, peers, and teachers) mediated the relationship between ADHD symptom severity and adaptation. We also analyze how collectivist Uzbek culture (strong family ties, community support, but high stigma toward mental health) shapes these processes. Finally, we propose a culturally tailored school-based intervention: a 12-week program combining teacher/parent education, student social-emotional learning sessions, peer mentoring, and community involvement to bolster adolescents’ self-regulation, resilience, and social support. The findings suggest that leveraging both psychological resources and cultural strengths can improve adaptive functioning for adolescents with ADHD. This work addresses a research gap on ADHD in non-Western contexts and offers practical intervention directions
THE ROLE OF ECONOMIC POLICY UNCERTAINTY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES IN SHAPING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: EVIDENCE FROM BRICS NATIONS
Get PDFThe intensity of environmental pollution has contributed to an immense depletion in our ozone layer and a recession in the global economy. Factors such as uncertainties in economic policies have resulted in the changes in fiscal and monetary policies, serving as limitation for environmental sustainability. However, this study seeks to explore how economic policy uncertainty (EPU) can interact with environmental policies (EPI) to enhance environmental sustainability in BRICS countries. It employs the clustered pooled least square (PLS) and Fixed-effect (FE) models to analyze data from 2000-2022. The findings indicate that EPU increases carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions whiles EPI reduces CO2 emissions. However, integrating EPU and EPI mitigates CO2 emissions in BRICS nations. The study therefore asserts that policymakers can stabilize environmental commitment by implementing long-term, legally binding frameworks, ensuring that environmental policies remain consistent and unaffected by political or economic uncertainties
ESTONIA AND SOUTH KOREA-NEIGHBOURS IN THE PISA-STATISTICS
Get PDFIn 2022 in the PISA, Estonia had the 4. places in the world, right after Japan, Singapur and South-Korea. (In previous PISA, 4 years ago, Estonia was a bit better). So - we have been neighbours in this top-list many years already, which is interesting, as one country locates in Asia, the other in East-Europe; one used to have kind of collectivists value system, the other is rather individualistic. What kind of aspects put us together in the PISA-list? My guess is that the social aspect shapes the statistics, especially the social benefits: unemployments money, support for child care, pensions, the role of state in case of poorness, etc. The education is almost the only field, where people may influence their quality of life: better education enables to get better job with higher salary. Unemployed without education can not cope, if the support from the state is not good enough.The GDP per capita in Estonia is equivalent to 86% of the world's average, which is worse, for example than Spain and Portugal. According to the Bank of Estonia, in 2021 the 5% of inhabitants owns 46% of all assets in the country; and 50% of people has only 7% of assets. In Estonia, the social benefits are not good enough. The state is poorer than, for example Nordic countries. In Norway, the GDP per capita is 625 percent of the world's. But in the PISA list Norway has the place nr 32, which is even under the international average level. In the rich countries people can cope anyway, even if they were not successful in general education.The GDP per capita in South Korea is equivalent to 270 percent of the world's average. Huntington wrote, that in 1960ies in South-Korea and in Ghana the GDP was almost equal; in both countries, the export of raw materials dominated, and both countries got a significant, almost equal help from outside. But 30 years later the economy of South-Korea reached the 14.th place in the world, which was similar to Greek. Ghana´s story was not so successful – in 1990 the GDP in Ghana was only 1/15 from the GDP of South-Korea. Huntington explained these statistics with the culture. He wrote that people in South-Korea value investment, sustainability, hard work, education, discipline, order, economy and efficiency. The same words can be used for Estonians, too.To be the neighbors in the PISA is not the problem. But: despite the high position in PISA, students both in Estonia and South-Korea are not happy. The aim of this article is to find out the background information: what is the price of high academic achievements. I am going to analyze the PISA statistics through the economy and cultural aspects of countries. The research method is a secondary data analysis, as I´ll focus on the statistics, found from the Internet. The hypothesis is that the study eagerness depends partly on the GDP of the country, and on the cultural background. In context of the culture there are several sub-aspects: values, social capital, individualism/collectivism, level of democracy and human rights, etc
CHARACTERIZING CORROSION IN CARBON STEEL PIPES USING ACOUSTIC EMISSION TECHNIQUES: THE IMPACT OF TEMPERATURE AND CURRENT DENSITY
Get PDFAcoustic Emission (AE) testing is a non-destructive method widely used for structural damage identification. This study explores AE's application in monitoring corrosion activity in carbon steel material commonly used in pipelines. This research initially focused on examining the correlation between current density and the corrosion rate of carbon steel. ASTM A106 Gr B pipe specimens were submerged in 3.5 wt% sodium chloride solution supplied with varying current density between 0.0125A and 0.25A. Weight loss measurements were conducted for each test, revealing a direct correlation between current density and the corrosion rate. Subsequently, an experiment using AE monitoring device was conducted under identical conditions to establish a relationship between current density and AE count rate, which represents acoustic activity during the corrosion process. Conversely, the results indicated that as the current density increased, the AE count rate decreased. To validate these findings, a potentiodynamic polarization test was conducted, substituting current density variation with temperature as the main variable while maintaining the same concentration of sodium chloride. This test suggests that acoustic emissions are affected by factors beyond corrosion progression, including current densities and temperatures. The study concluded that the AE count rate is inversely proportional to the corrosion rate. This discrepancy is attributed to the formation of a passivation layer on the surface during corrosion, which reduced corrosion activity hence acoustic emission