European Journal of Social Science Education and Research
European Journal of Social Science Education and Research (EJSER) is a multidisciplinary, open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the frontiers of social science and educational research. We publish high-quality original research, comprehensive reviews, conceptual frameworks, and methodological innovations that address the dynamic challenges and opportunities shaping contemporary societies and educational landscapes. Our diverse editorial board and rigorous double-blind peer review process ensure that every manuscript upholds the highest standards of academic excellence and integrity. In an era marked by rapid digital transformation, cultural diversity, and evolving public policy challenges, EJSER serves as a vital forum for scholars, academicians, professionals, and practitioners worldwide. We welcome research that explores the interplay between social sciences and education, ranging from topics such as cultural practices, social inclusion, family dynamics, disability and welfare issues, and media impacts, to educational policy, pedagogy, online learning, and higher education development. Join our international community to share your insights and contribute to the vibrant dialogue that informs both academic discourse and real-world policy and practice.
Livelihoods at the Margins: Smallholder Vulnerability, Structural Constraints, and Rural Development Pathways in Georgia’s Pastoral Sheep Sector
In many post-Soviet transition economies, smallholder pastoral systems persist as a primary livelihood base for rural households while simultaneously remaining structurally marginalised from formal markets and policy frameworks. Georgia’s sheep sector exemplifies this tension: concentrated in ecologically distinctive regions such as the Kakheti Steppes and the highland-lowland transhumance corridor of Tusheti, it sustains smallholder families whose economic position is shaped less by resource scarcity than by fragmented organisational structures, land tenure insecurity, degraded communal pastures, and unequal chain governance. Drawing on a primary socio-economic survey of 71 shepherd households (SABUKO, 2024a), national production and trade statistics, and a systematic value chain analysis, this paper examines the structural conditions that suppress income stability and market participation among smallholder producers. It situates these findings within the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework and the broader literature on agricultural transition in post-Soviet economies. The analysis identifies pasture degradation, limited knowledge of sustainable grazing practices, aggregation failures, and institutional certification gaps as compounding constraints that concentrate value upstream of smallholder producers. The paper proposes a strategic framework for addressing these constraints, with implications for rural development policy, conservation-linked livelihoods, and the governance of pastoral commons in comparable transition-economy contexts.
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The Social Construction of 'Will/Freedom' (Воля) in Ukrainian Media Discourse: Implications for National Identity and Social Cohesion
This study examines how the concept воля is socially constructed in contemporary Ukrainian wartime media discourse and how this discursive construction contributes to the formation of national identity and social cohesion. Moving beyond a purely linguistic perspective, the research conceptualizes media discourse as a communicative space in which collective meanings are produced, negotiated, and legitimized. The study is grounded in social constructionism and integrates media discourse studies with critical discourse analysis to explain how language participates in the construction of social reality. The empirical analysis combines functional-cognitive, pragmatic, linguostylistic, and discourse-analytical approaches to examine representations of воля lexeme and notion in Ukrainian media texts covering military, political, psychological, and socio-cultural dimensions of the Russian-Ukrainian war. Particular attention is paid to the semantic specificity of the Ukrainian lexeme воля, which encompasses both liberty/freedom and will (volition), enabling media discourse to connect individual agency with collective freedom within a unified symbolic framework. The findings demonstrate that wartime media transform воля notion into a socially shared symbolic resource through which democratic values, collective resilience, national identity, and social cohesion are continuously constructed and reproduced. The study further argues that the unique semantic structure of воля lexeme distinguishes Ukrainian wartime discourse from comparable Balkan media discourses, where freedom and individual will are generally lexicalized separately. By integrating linguistic analysis with the sociology of communication, the article demonstrates how culturally specific concepts become mechanisms for constructing collective identities under conditions of war.
The Social and Educational Implications of Digital Governance in the Western Balkans
This research investigates the social and educational implications of digital governance policies within the six Western Balkan countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, this study analyzes how e-government initiatives impact social inclusion, digital literacy, workforce education, and gender equality from 2020 to 2025. Findings reveal varied progress in digital transformation across the region, with some countries demonstrating advanced digital infrastructure while others face significant challenges in ensuring equitable access and digital skills development. The study highlights persistent obstacles such as digital divides, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and insufficient resources that impede the full realization of social and educational benefits. This research contributes to the understanding of digital governance in transitional economies, offering insights for policymakers to foster inclusive digital transformation and address social inequalities in the Western Balkans.
The Use of Advertisements as a Didactic Motivational Tool for Foreign Language Competence Development
This case study examines the challenges Albanian Upper Secondary Education (USE) students face in acquiring communicative and socio-cultural competence in Italian as a foreign language. A national survey involving 3836 students and 53 teachers highlighted significant challenges: low motivation, limited self-awareness, and anxiety during oral communication. The results reveal a clear discrepancy between the motivational strategies reported by the teachers and students' perceptions, emphasizing the need for more effective practices. To address these issues, the pedagogical potential of advertisements as authentic digital-media resources for developing communicative and sociocultural competence was considered. Based on CEFR principles and communicative approaches, the study analyses how advertisements can increase student motivation, language acquisition and cultural awareness. For this case study, a competence-based learning unit is also proposed, which integrates didacticized advertisements and interactive technology. The goal is to create engaging learning experiences that lower affective filters, increase communicative motivation, focus on the acquisition of communicative competence, and encourage intercultural reflection. These recommendations aim to inform teachers about more efficient language- learning methods, contributing to a more dynamic pedagogy oriented toward students' real needs.
Legacies of Conflict: How Urban Design and Legal FrameworksShape Post-Conflict Social Reintegration in the Western Balkans and Italy
Post-conflict reconstruction extends far beyond the physical rebuilding of infrastructure; it fundamentally involves mending the social fabric and re-establishing civic trust. This paper explores the critical intersection of urban design and legal frameworks in shaping post-conflict social reintegration, with a specific focus on the legacy and juridical form of public spaces. By employing a comparative case study approach, this research contrasts the acute, recent post-conflict environments of the Western Balkans, specifically Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo, with the historical, long-term reconciliation models found in Italy, particularly in Trieste and South Tyrol. The analysis reveals that while physical reconstruction can restore the urban landscape, the true measure of social reintegration depends heavily on how public spaces are legally defined, managed, and perceived by post-traumatic societies. In the Balkans, top-down legal mandates such as the Dayton Agreement have struggled to overcome deeply entrenched ethnic divisions, often resulting in contested or segregated public spaces. Conversely, the Italian experience demonstrates how robust legal frameworks, including the Autonomy Statute in South Tyrol, combined with contemporary urban regeneration policies such as the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), can gradually transform contested heritage into shared civic commons. The paper concludes that successful post-conflict urban planning must integrate transitional justice mechanisms to ensure that the juridical form of public spaces actively promotes inclusivity and social cohesion rather than reinforcing historical divides.
Obstacles to Justice: A Socio-Legal Analysis of Inequality in Civil Courts and Their Impact on Social Integration in Ukraine
Relevance. Modern civil justice performs not only the classic function of resolving private law disputes. It is increasingly becoming an instrument of social stabilization, strengthens trust in state institutions and helps to involve vulnerable groups of the population in legal protection. For Ukraine, this issue has become particularly acute due to war, internal displacement of people, loss of property, the growth of family, housing and labor conflicts, as well as due to the increased burden on the judicial system. In such conditions, formal procedural guarantees alone are often not enough to ensure real access to protection of rights. Therefore, there is a need to rethink civil justice in a new way, namely as a social institution. Purpose. The purpose of the study is to substantiate a model of civil justice that combines accessibility, inclusion, efficiency and public trust. This takes into account the needs of Ukraine and other transition countries. The object of the study is civil justice. It is considered as a form of implementation of judicial power and at the same time as a mechanism of social cohesion. Methods. The work uses several groups of methods. These are general scientific approaches, as well as special legal methods, in particular formal-legal, comparative-legal, systemic-structural and institutional. In addition, the method of secondary analysis of official statistical data was applied. Additionally, materials from international organizations were processed, and comparative practices of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries were studied. The author’s approach to assessing access to justice was also used. Results. The study found that civil justice performs broader functions than simply adjudicating cases. It reduces social conflict, provides legal certainty, and influences whether the public perceives the state as legitimate. The main barriers that prevent people from accessing justice were identified. These include the high cost of going to court, procedural complexity, regional disparities, digital inequality, delays in enforcing decisions, and insufficient legal literacy among the population. A generalization of international experience has confirmed that the most effective are people-centered justice models. Online platforms for small claims, mediation, simplified procedures and local legal support centers have proven themselves well. The authors propose the Integrated Civil Justice Accessibility Index, the Community-Based model Civil Justice Centres, a system of socio-legal education, as well as a roadmap for reforms for Ukraine for 2026–2030. Conclusions. Modernization of civil justice should take place not as a simple update of the procedural mechanism, but as a transformation of justice into a socially oriented institution. For Ukraine, sustainable reform requires a combination of several components. These are procedural efficiency, digital accessibility, inclusion, legal education of the population and constant monitoring of the so-called “justice gap”. Such an approach will contribute to post-war reconstruction, strengthening democratic resilience and increasing public trust in the judiciary.
Fostering Public Trust and Accountability in Public Healthcare: The Role of Transparency, Integrity, and Independence in Internal Audit Governance
This study examines how transparency, independence, and integrity contribute to strengthening internal audit quality within public healthcare governance. Positioned within broader discussions of public trust, institutional accountability, and ethical governance in developing-country contexts, the study investigates the role of integrity as a moderating factor in the relationship between transparency, independence, and internal audit quality. Using a quantitative explanatory design, data were collected from 320 respondents across 36 public hospitals in North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, representing hospital directors, deputy directors, heads of finance, planning, medical services, supervision, and administrative units. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to evaluate both direct and moderating effects. The findings reveal that transparency and independence positively and significantly influence internal audit quality, indicating that accountable and autonomous oversight mechanisms are essential for strengthening governance effectiveness in public healthcare institutions. The study also finds that integrity does not moderate the relationship between transparency and audit quality, suggesting that transparency functions as an institutionalized governance mechanism independent of individual ethical characteristics. However, integrity significantly strengthens the relationship between independence and internal audit quality, highlighting the importance of ethical values in ensuring effective and trustworthy oversight. These findings contribute to broader social science discussions concerning institutional legitimacy, governance reform, and the delivery of accountable public welfare services in transitional and developing governance systems.
The Feminization of Preschool Education Departments: Sociodemographic Profile, Social Background, and Gender Dimensions of a “Female” Career Choice
This article explores the social dimensions of feminization in Preschool Education through an analysis of the sociodemographic profile of 192 male and female students in two departments at two Greek universities, namely the Department of Early Childhood Education and Care at the University of West Attica and the Department of Preschool Education at the University of Ioannina. Despite the global prevalence of female overrepresentation in the field, its systematic sociological analysis in the Greek context remains limited. The research is based on a quantitative methodology using a self-administered questionnaire completed by students within the university institutions. The findings reveal that the overrepresentation of women (96.4%) is not an expression of “natural inclination” but rather the result of socially constructed gender dispositions shaped by family socialization. The analysis documents the predominance of students from families with low and medium educational capital (46.3% first-generation students), the near-universal reliance on shadow education (84.4% attended a tutoring centre), and the stark gendered division of household chores from childhood through the university years. Chi-square tests further reveal that the more resource-intensive forms of shadow education and cultural participation remain socially stratified according to parental education. The study demonstrates that feminization constitutes a structural phenomenon arising from the inextricable intertwining of gender, class, and geographical relations of social reproduction, requiring an analysis that simultaneously examines these axes of inequality. The contribution of this research lies in the empirical documentation of the mechanisms that produce this gendered and social composition within the Greek context.
Professional Judgment in Vocational Education: A Scenario-Based Study of Critical Thinking in Associate-Degree Accounting Trainees
This study aimed to examine the critical thinking and problem-solving skills of associate-degree accounting students through realistic professional scenarios. The research is based on a qualitative design. The participants were fourteen students enrolled in the second year of the accounting program at a vocational college in Turkey’s Western Black Sea Region. Data were collected through scenario-based interviews consisting of three professional scenarios and probing questions corresponding to the six dimensions of Facione’s taxonomy. Responses were scored by two independent coders using a rating scale; inter-coder reliability was calculated using the Cohen’s Kappa coefficient, and the data were also analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed that nine participants fell into the “deep thinker” profile, while five were classified as “developing thinkers.” The highest average score was observed in the Analysis dimension, while the lowest average was found in the Interpretation dimension. The overall average was found to be 2.45 out of 3. This pattern suggests that students are relatively strong in solving a problem and identifying its causes, but weaker in correctly defining the problem from the outset. The lowest average across the scenarios was observed in the software and document mismatch scenario, which required root cause analysis. The thematic analysis identified five themes: evidence-based reasoning, cumulative risk perception, self-correction with expert support, internal control, and professional responsibility. The results indicate that realistic and field-specific scenarios make associate-degree students’ reasoning skills more apparent than context-free tests.
Digital Political Communication and Youth Political Participation in 2024 Presidential Election
Youth political participation has become a major concern in contemporary democracies as elections are increasingly shaped by digitally mediated communication environments. The rapid expansion of social media platforms has transformed how young citizens access political information, engage with campaign content, develop political awareness, and participate in electoral processes. Within this global transformation, Indonesia’s 2024 Presidential Election provides an important case for examining how digital political communication influences youth political participation due to the numerical dominance of Millennial and Generation Z voters in the national electorate. This study investigates the role of social media and interpersonal communication in shaping political participation among young Indonesian voters. Employing a mixed-methods design, the research combines a nationally representative survey of 1,200 respondents across 38 provinces with focus group discussions to explore both quantitative trends and qualitative experiences. The findings reveal near-universal internet connectivity among young voters, with social media functioning as the primary source of political information. Approximately 66 percent of respondents acknowledged that digital political content influenced their presidential preferences, particularly interactive and visually engaging campaign formats. Nevertheless, interpersonal communication through family members, peers, and direct candidate interaction remained significant in reinforcing political trust and validating electoral decisions. Despite low interest in formal political institutions, more than 91 percent of respondents expressed intention to vote, indicating strong electoral participation among Indonesian youth. The study concludes that youth political participation in Indonesia reflects a hybrid model of democratic engagement in which digital political communication facilitates political learning and awareness, while interpersonal communication consolidates electoral commitment.
Ambidextrous Leadership among Student Entrepreneurs: Navigating Entrepreneurial and Academic Demands
This study investigates how student entrepreneurs in Indonesian higher education navigate entrepreneurial and academic responsibilities through the perspective of ambidextrous leadership. The study employed a qualitative Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) approach involving 15 student entrepreneurs, four entrepreneurship lecturers, and three business partners selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and document analysis. The findings reveal that student entrepreneurs experienced tensions related to innovation and operational stability, uncertainty and competing demands, as well as emotional and psychological pressures resulting from the simultaneous management of academic and business obligations. To respond to these challenges, participants adopted ambidextrous leadership behaviours by balancing flexibility and control while developing adaptive decision-making strategies. The study further found that entrepreneurial experiences contributed not only to business-related competencies but also to the development of entrepreneurial resilience, leadership confidence, emotional maturity, and strategic adaptability. In addition, the findings highlight the importance of experiential learning, adaptive leadership, and supportive higher education environments in helping student entrepreneurs navigate increasingly complex academic, entrepreneurial, and socio-economic challenges.
Communicational Leadership in Higher Education: Examining Its Predictive Role in Teaching Performance from Students’ Perspectives
This study examined the predictive influence of communicational leadership on university teaching performance from the perspective of students. A quantitative approach was adopted through a correlational-predictive research design, involving a sample of 330 students from the National University of the Altiplano during the 2025 academic period. Linear regression analyses revealed that communicational leadership constitutes a statistically significant predictor of teaching performance, accounting for 41.2% of its variance (R² = 0.412, p < 0.001). Regarding its dimensions, pedagogical communication demonstrated a strong association with planning competence (R = 0.798), whereas motivational communication emerged as the most influential predictor across the dimensions of teaching practice, assessment, and classroom interaction. These findings highlight the pivotal role of communicational leadership in fostering effective teaching performance, suggesting that communicative clarity, motivational capacity, and pedagogical enthusiasm positively shape students’ perceptions and contribute to more comprehensive and effective instructional practices in higher education contexts.
Rethinking Virtual Learning Environments in Resource-Constrained Contexts: Student Interaction, Effectiveness, and Digital Inequality in Latin American Higher Education
Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) have become a central component of contemporary higher education; however, their effectiveness in resource-constrained contexts remains insufficiently examined. This study investigates the determinants of student experience, interaction, and perceived effectiveness of VLEs among undergraduate students in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the National University of the Altiplano (Peru). A quantitative, cross-sectional design was employed, using a stratified random sample of 112 students enrolled in semesters four through eight. Data were analyzed through descriptive and correlational techniques to identify patterns, relationships, and key factors influencing learning outcomes. The findings reveal a predominantly positive perception of VLEs (57.1%), particularly regarding access to educational resources and the facilitation of student–instructor interaction. Nevertheless, important structural and pedagogical challenges persist. A significant proportion of students (50.9%) reported recurrent technical difficulties, while 38.4% perceived virtual learning as less effective than traditional face-to-face instruction. Teaching practices were largely mediated through videoconferencing platforms—primarily Zoom and Google Meet—indicating a platform-dependent instructional model with limited pedagogical diversification and reduced use of interactive or student-centered strategies. Moreover, gaps in personalized feedback, disparities in digital competencies, and insufficient institutional support mechanisms were identified as critical barriers to effective learning. These limitations suggest that access to technology alone is not sufficient to ensure meaningful educational experiences. This study contributes to the literature by providing context-sensitive empirical evidence from a public university in a resource-limited Latin American setting. It highlights the need to strengthen the integration of technological infrastructure with pedagogical innovation, emphasizing interaction design and student engagement. Accordingly, targeted institutional strategies are required to develop inclusive, adaptive, and pedagogically robust virtual learning ecosystems that respond effectively to the needs of underserved higher education contexts.
Automating Artistry: The Social Impact of Generative AI on Creative Labor in Theatre
The paper examines the use of generative AI in the production of stage plays and its impact on classical forms of drama. As AI takes on a greater role in creative processes, one asks if screenplays written by machines can capture the structural and emotional dimensions of theatrical narrative. To solve this problem, we propose a novel model named Dramatic Structure-Aware Multi-Agent Generative Framework (DSA-MAG). The model consists of a transformer-based encoder, multi-agent narrative generation, dramatic structure analyzer, emotional coherence module, and character consistency optimizer. In this study, we use the dataset of Movie Scripts Corpus collected from Kaggle. The dataset contains 1200 script segments from various genres. The segments were vectorized using a HashingVectorizer with 1500 features. The experimental results showed that the DSA-MAG model achieved the best accuracy of 25.40%. The metrics of precision 0.0788, recall 0.2540 and F1-score 0.1179 further validated the superiority of the model in multi-class genre categorization. Therefore, these results are consistent with the claim that the more unified and more fundamentally perceptive approaches to script generation with structured multi-agent AI frameworks improve AI-assisted creative writing as well as research on theatrical drama.
Generative AI and Chinese Artistic Fonts: Cultural Preservation, Digital Creativity, and Educational Perspectives
Generative artificial intelligence has increasingly influenced the preservation and transformation of traditional artistic practices in the digital era. Among these technologies, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) have demonstrated strong capabilities in the generation of Chinese artistic fonts and calligraphic styles. This paper examines the role of GAN-based frameworks in supporting the preservation, reconstruction, and creative transformation of Chinese artistic typography from cultural, social, and educational perspectives. The study reviews representative GAN architectures, including DCGAN, Pix2Pix, CycleGAN, StyleGAN, MobileGAN, and GigaGAN, together with specialised artistic font generation models such as zi2zi, S2PNet, TET-GAN, F2PNet, and StrokeGAN. Beyond technical performance, the paper analyses how these technologies contribute to cultural heritage preservation, digital creativity, typography education, and the accessibility of artistic production. The discussion further examines concerns regarding artistic authenticity, cultural identity, intellectual ownership, and the changing relationship between human creativity and AI-generated art. The findings indicate that GAN-based systems have significant potential in preserving endangered artistic traditions and supporting digital humanities research. At the same time, challenges remain regarding model controllability, evaluation standards, ethical considerations, and dependence on training data. The paper concludes by highlighting future research opportunities involving multimodal generative systems, educational applications of AI-generated typography, and internationally transferable frameworks for preserving artistic
How Distributed leadership Fosters Teacher Innovation: A Mediation Analysis of Self-efficacy and Professional Learning Communities
This research examines the links between distributed leadership and educator innovative behaviour, particularly as mediated by teacher self-efficacy and professional learning communities (PLCs), in junior high schools. The research draws on Social Cognitive Theory and Organisational Learning Theory, and considers a two-pronged model incorporating both psychological and organisational processes. This study utilized a quantitative approach, and information was gathered from teachers through a questionnaire. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling in SmartPLS was employed to analyse the data. Results show that distributed leadership is positively associated with teacher innovation behaviour. Moreover, the Teacher Self-efficacy and PLCs is also a key mediator, suggesting that leadership drives innovation by boosting teachers' beliefs and fostering a culture of learning. The findings support partial mediation effects, underscoring the interaction between the individual and the group practices in promoting innovation. Our method adds to the existing body of related work by incorporating two mediators into a single model and offering empirical evidence. This research provides insights for Policymakers and school administrators to promote distributed leadership, improve the Teacher Self-efficacy, and establish professional learning communities to support innovative teaching practices.
Exploring the role of Health Literacy in Mediating the Impact of Social Media Influencers on Students Eating Behaviours
The swift emergence of social media influencers has profoundly influenced students' dietary decisions, frequently promoting detrimental eating habits. Nonetheless, the degree to which health literacy can moderate this influence is still inadequately examined. This study examines the behavioral correlation among influencer-driven exposure, health literacy, and students' eating behaviors, introducing an innovative computational-behavioral framework termed SHLRF–IFPA. The model combines the Improved Flower Pollination Algorithm (IFPA) to mimic how influencers affect people and how they filter information, and the Students' Health Literacy Random Forest (SHLRF) classifier to predict behavioral outcomes. The system uses a real-world dataset of 1,108 students to model how social media spreads around the world, how health literacy filters out certain people, how likely it is that mediation will happen, and how people change their behavior. Extensive experimentation shows that the suggested SHLRF–IFPA framework is better than five advanced non-baseline machine-learning classifiers: ExtraTrees, SVM-RBF, MLP-DeepNN, DBN, and AS-QDA. It achieves the best scores across all evaluation metrics, including Accuracy, Precision, Recall, F1 Score, and ROC-AUC (0.982 for each). The results show that health literacy significantly moderates the relationship between influencer exposure and eating behavior, making people less likely to be affected by unhealthy online content. The model also has good scalability and computational efficiency, which makes it useful for monitoring behavior on a large scale. This study provides a powerful predictive instrument and significant insights for educators, policymakers, and health professionals, illustrating that enhancing health literacy can mitigate the adverse dietary effects of social media influencers on students.
Global Knowledge Dynamics in Liver Cancer Nutrition: A Bibliometric Analysis with Implications for Health Education and Policy
Liver cancer remains a major global health challenge and is currently one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Nutrition plays a critical role across the continuum of liver cancer prevention, disease progression, treatment tolerance, and survival outcomes. Despite the growing number of studies in this area, the overall knowledge structure, research hotspots, and developmental trajectory of nutrition-related liver cancer research have not been systematically mapped. This study therefore conducted a bibliometric analysis to evaluate global research trends, collaborative patterns, and emerging themes in the field, while also considering implications for health education and policy. On 21 November 2025, publications related to nutrition and liver cancer were retrieved from the Scopus database using a structured search strategy. Only articles were included. After duplicate removal and manual screening based on titles and abstracts, 539 articles were retained for final analysis. Bibliometric mapping and visualization were performed using VOSviewer (version 1.6.20) and CiteSpace (version 6.4.R1). The analysis examined annual publication output, countries and institutions, keyword co-occurrence, clustering patterns, and citation burst trends. The results showed that 2,873 authors from 1,089 institutions across 88 countries and regions contributed to this field. China, the United States, and Japan were the most productive countries. Publication output remained limited before 2010 but increased markedly thereafter, indicating a rapid expansion of scholarly interest in the nutritional dimensions of liver cancer. Keyword analysis revealed that major research themes include prognosis, liver cirrhosis, risk factors, nutritional assessment, and nutritional status. Burst detection further showed a clear evolution in research emphasis, moving from early topics such as parenteral nutrition and liver function toward more recent interests in imaging technologies, inflammatory and immune-related indicators, prognostic nutritional index, and survival outcomes. Overall, this study provides a comprehensive overview of the global knowledge dynamics in liver cancer nutrition research. The findings may support future interdisciplinary research, improve the translation of nutritional evidence into clinical and public health practice, and inform health education strategies and policy development aimed at reducing disparities in liver cancer outcomes.
Linguistic Contrasts and Social Integration: Pedagogical Challenges for Albanian and Slavic Language Learners
The definite articles in Albanian are (-i, -u, -a, -ja, -t (ë), -s(ë), -n(ë) as in the examples mal -i, ujk -u, fushë -a or in other languages are as mal -i, ujk -u, fushë -a, Romanin: lup (ujk), lupul, munte, (mal), muntele, apo (ujë); Bullganian: kon. (kalë), kojot, voda (ujë), vodata; gr. lýkos (ujk), vounó (mali), neró (uji), πεδίο pedío (fusha). The article with Adjective e.g. i mirë, i shpejtë, i ngadalshëm; the article genitive nouns e.g. mishi i lopës, lulja e blinit, Fakulteti i Filologjisë, Universiteti i Sofjes; at the neuter nouns e.g. të folurit, të punuarit, të ngrënët; the female nouns of origine participle adjective e.g. e folmja, e ardhmja; number e.g. i parë, i dytë, i tretë; the article of demonstrative pronouns e.g. e tillë, e tillë; the article of interrogative pronouns e.g. i sati; possessive pronouns e.g. e mi, e t’u, i tij, i saj; the articles od weeks day e.g. e hënë, e marte; the article of the nouns saints or ethnic e.g. i Shënkolli, i Shëngjergji - i mirditas, i dukagjinas; the article of the nouns kinship e.g. i biri, e bija, i ati, e ëma; the article of relative pronouns e.g. i cili, e cila, të cilët, të cilat and the article of indefinite pronouns e.g. të gjithë, të tërë. In Albanian language the days of the week are with indefinite article, but in Slave languages it is not as in: në shqip (e hënë), gr. Δευτέρα deftéra, bullg. Понеделник ponedelnik, serb. Понедељак ponedeljak, croat. ponedjeljak, maced. понеделник ponedelnik; rus. Понедельник ponedel'nik.
Mediating Cultural Identity Through Music: A Social Analysis of Tradition and Innovation in Contemporary Composition
The article explores how the synthesis of traditions and innovations in the work of contemporary composers functions not only as an aesthetic phenomenon, but also as a mechanism for the formation of cultural identity and a resource for educational practices. The relevance is due to the need to comprehend music as a socio-cultural and pedagogical tool in the era of globalization. The goal is to identify strategies for mediating identity through stylistic synthesis in the work of G. Zimmer, J. Tiersen, and E. Selvik. The methodology is based on qualitative content analysis and case studies within the framework of a socio-cultural approach, which allows interpreting stylistic features as manifestations of social meanings. Three models are identified: technological hybridization (Zimmer), which constructs a transnational emotional community; methodological low-fi authenticity (Tiersen), which articulates the values ​​of individual sincerity; archaeological reconstruction (Selvik), which reactualizes ethno-cultural memory. These strategies have been shown to promote social cohesion, identity redefinition, and can be integrated into educational programs to develop critical thinking and intercultural competence. The results are important for the sociology of culture, music pedagogy, and cultural policy.
Indigenous Governance and Social Cohesion: A Marsialapari-Based Pentahelix Collaboration Model for Community Development
This study examines the role of indigenous governance through the Mandailing local wisdom of Marsialapari in strengthening social cohesion and participatory collaboration within the Pentahelix framework in Medan, Indonesia. Drawing on perspectives of social capital, participatory governance, and indigenous knowledge systems, the study conceptualizes a Marsialapari-based Pentahelix model integrating academia, business, government, community, and media through the values of solidarity, reciprocity, mutual assistance, and collective responsibility embedded in local tradition. Employing a mixed-method sequential explanatory design, data were collected from 350 women entrepreneurs and community actors through surveys, focus group discussions, and interviews, and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) alongside qualitative interpretation. The findings reveal that effective communication and self-confidence significantly strengthen Marsialapari-based Pentahelix collaboration, while social interaction shows a weaker influence. The study further demonstrates that indigenous collaboration practices positively contribute to social cohesion, participatory engagement, community resilience, and collective empowerment. Readiness for social change also strengthens the relationship between Marsialapari-based collaboration and community development outcomes. The study contributes theoretically by repositioning local wisdom as a form of indigenous governance and social capital within collaborative governance frameworks. Practically, the findings emphasize the importance of integrating culturally grounded values into participatory governance to strengthen sustainable and socially resilient communities.
Language Power in Political- Legal Discourses and Educational Policies: From Linguistic Responsibility, Correctness, and Precision to Strength, Authority, and Sovereignty of Language
This study examines linguistic usage within the political- legal sciences, emphasizing the importance of orthographic accuracy and mastery of the standard language. Particular attention is devoted to issues of linguistic correctness, precision, and the enrichment of terminology through internal development and periodic updating in line with contemporary usage. The analysis also considers diverse discourse types and registers relevant to political–legal communication. Central to the inquiry is the role of individual and professional responsibility in sustaining linguistic competence and applying it effectively in practice. The study further reflects critically on the status and prestige of language within this domain. Beyond these considerations, it evaluates educational policies in linguistics, highlighting their potential to support broader human endeavors and the political- legal sciences specifically. Such policies should cultivate awareness among students at all levels, recognizing language as a dynamic, evolving phenomenon responsive to future challenges and innovation.
Performance Pedagogy: Transmitting Cultural Memory Through Music Education In Diverse Societies
In diverse societies, music education is becoming a means of dialogue between generations and cultures and an effective tool for preserving cultural identity. Today, performance pedagogy is entrusted with not only developing the musician's technical skills but also transmitting cultural memory. In the context of this study, the phenomenon of cultural memory is understood as a set of values, traditions, intonation codes, and historical experiences accumulated through music. The main objective of the study was to analyze how music education curricula can include performance to promote cultural understanding. The current study conceptualizes music performance pedagogy as the primary medium through which cultural memory is encoded, shaped, and transformed. Adopting a qualitative approach based on an interpretivist epistemology, the study draws on systematic secondary research in musicology, performance studies, cultural memory theory, and the digital humanities. Through thematic and comparative analyses, it consolidates understanding of embodiment, repetition, canonical structures, and digital mediation in music performance pedagogy. The study emphasizes the role of music performance educators as curators of cultural memory and the need to tap into the potential of hybrid live-digital spaces as new archival environments. These findings have implications for contemporary pedagogical practice, demonstrating that performance not only preserves but also actively reshapes cultural memory in both the physical and digital spheres.
Boosting EFL Students’ Paraphrasing Skills Through E-Paraphrasing Tools: A Meta-Analysis Study
E-paraphrasing tools have a measurable influence on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners’ paraphrasing skills. This study employed a meta-analysis to evaluate the impact of such tools on writing- and reading-related outcomes in EFL contexts. The analysis was conducted separately for two study types: (1) two-group experimental designs comparing learners using online tools with control groups and (2) one-group pre-post designs measuring improvement within the same learners after tool use. The results from the two-group analysis demonstrated that learners using e-paraphrasing tools were more than twice as likely to achieve stronger writing outcomes than those in the control groups were. The one-group pre-post analysis revealed a larger pooled effect after excluding an extreme outlier, although substantial heterogeneity suggests variability in the strength of effects across studies. The findings indicate that proficiency level and gender exert minimal influence on outcomes, whereas specific paraphrasing skills, particularly active-to-passive transformations, show significant gains. Synthesizing evidence across designs, the study concludes that AI-assisted paraphrasing tools such as QuillBot, Wordtune, and ChatGPT have a robust and positive effect on EFL learners’ writing proficiency.
Pedagogical Adaptation Of Olympic Values In The Secondary Education System: A Critical And Analytical Approach
The principles of Olympism are a trend that has been tested through the use of the multifaceted OlympicFUN program. The article focuses on analyzing the mechanisms of introducing secondary school students to Olympic values, which will help to form key skills in students at the stage of education. The main principles of Olympism are respect, striving to improve one's skills and solidarity. The program's methodology is a combination of physical activity and value-based learning using creative reflection practices. This is an opportunity to provide the right conditions for the harmonious development of the child. The study conducted a pedagogical experiment that involved the long-term use of a mixed design of different areas and competencies: social, educational, communicative and cognitive, which were supplemented by qualitative reflections of students. Significant improvements were observed in all areas: social, educational and communicative competencies: the number of students who achieved the formation of values in creativity increased from 19.8% to 68.4%. The feedback allowed us to identify improvements in teamwork and responsibility, as well as in the level of responsibility for morale among the participants. The study proves that Olympic education helps to maintain the quality of core competencies in secondary schools and promote the holistic development of students in line with international priorities.
Transforming music pedagogy: integrating digital production tools into modern education
The use of digital software and technology has had a significant effect on how the modern music industry functions and produces music. This paper will examine how streaming services, digital audio work stations, social platforms affect the way money is made in the music industry, how music is produced, and how artists interact with their audience. This study uses an empirical method based on the International Federation of Phonographic Industries' annual reports detailing the trends of world-wide recorded music and it's segments. It also utilizes other academic papers and industry reports, which provide a comprehensive look at the music industries transition into being a digitally driven industry. The study analyzes the potential of digital transformation of music education and proves that the introduction of innovative teaching tools and methods contributes to the expansion of the conceptual vision of educational functionality, increasing its transparency, efficiency and adaptability. The key capabilities of digital technologies to increase the involvement and motivation of students, their creative growth, as well as to create an inclusive and dynamic educational environment, and to create the preconditions for effective exchange of experience on a global musical scale are considered. In general, this study has shown that digital platforms and software have been a major factor in the changes taking place in the music industry, leading to its transformation towards greater platform orientation and influence on new monetization models and new performance practices. It is proved that current trends in the development of digital education are aimed at personalizing learning, creativity and efficiency, which is achieved through the involvement of online collaboration, adaptive technologies, artificial intelligence and social networks. However, digitalization has created many challenges for all parties involved, including issues related to unequal distribution of income due to algorithms, dependence on these algorithms, and competition with artificial intelligence-generated content.
Assessing Student Readiness for Generative Artificial Intelligence Battery: A Case Study of ChatGPT in a University Setting
Research examining the multidimensional nature of AI adoption readiness within Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 context remains limited. This study investigates ChatGPT adoption readiness among undergraduate students at a Saudi university, extending the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2) with personal innovativeness, trust, attention, and anxiety. A sample of 537 students from Jazan University completed an Arabic-language instrument developed through expert review (content validity index = 0.96) and pilot testing (N = 45). Confirmatory Factor Analysis revealed that a seven-factor measurement model demonstrated excellent fit (CFI = .964, TLI = .957, RMSEA = .051, SRMR = .035), with all factor loadings exceeding .70, composite reliability values ranging from .859 to .891, and average variance extracted estimates from .627 to .687, supporting convergent validity and internal consistency. Exploratory Graph Analysis (EGA) suggested an alternative four-dimensional structure, though the seven-factor model provided superior theoretical precision. Findings contribute to the theoretical refinement of technology acceptance models and provide practical guidance for designing targeted interventions to foster responsible AI integration in higher education within the cultural context of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
Statistical Anxiety as a Moderating Factor in the Relationship Between Academic Self-Efficacy and Motivational Orientations among Graduate Students
This study investigates the moderating effect of statistical anxiety on the relationship between academic self-efficacy and motivational orientations among graduate students at Jazan University. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 202 graduate students (91 males; 111 females) enrolled in statistics-intensive courses. Participants completed validated self-report measures of academic self-efficacy, motivational orientations, and statistical anxiety. Moderated multiple regression analyses were performed using Hayes’ PROCESS macro (Model 1), and simple slope analyses were conducted to evaluate conditional effects across low, medium, and high levels of statistical anxiety. Results indicate that academic self-efficacy is positively associated with motivational orientations. Statistical anxiety significantly moderates this relationship, attenuating the positive effect of self-efficacy on motivation at higher anxiety levels. Simple slopes analysis reveals that the association between self-efficacy and motivation is strongest at low statistical anxiety and progressively weaker at medium and high levels of anxiety. Statistical anxiety diminishes the extent to which graduate students’ academic self-efficacy translates into goal-directed motivational engagement. These findings suggest that interventions targeting anxiety management may enhance the effectiveness of self-efficacy in promoting motivation and academic engagement.
The Pedagogy of Intelligent Systems: Integrating AI ınto Future-Oriented English Language Learning
The article explores the use of intelligent systems and in particular Artificial Intelligence (AI) in English language teaching, yet with a particular focus on building a socio-technical framework of the pedagogy in the future. The study explores the way in which the newest technologies, such as AI based adaptive learning systems, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and multimodal learning tools, can be applied to enhance language learning through offerings of personalized learning pathways, real-time information and immersion. Such intelligent mechanisms prove to be very effective in terms of learner engagement, motivation and language proficiency as compared to the traditional mechanisms such as textbook learning, lecture-based teaching and role-playing. The article discusses how AI-driven systems, such as speech recognition and interactive VR/AR simulations, can be effective in improving such skills as pronunciation, analysis, and practical language use in real-life situations. The results indicate that AI-based adaptive learning, gamification, and immersive environments can provide more scalable, efficient, and dynamic learning experiences compared to traditional techniques.
Implementation of Social Work and Healthcare in the Context of Service Provision during Wartime
This study addresses the complex challenge of meeting social and medical needs in wartime by examining the scientifically grounded implementation of integrated service approaches. The aim of the study was to examine the peculiarities of implementing social work and the provision of social services in the healthcare system under wartime conditions. The research methodology was based on a systematic analysis of 65 scientific publications published between 2021 and 2025 on social work, social services, and healthcare in wartime settings. This was followed by the theoretical systematization of organizational, functional, and intersectoral factors that shape the implementation of integrated care models. The findings indicate that the effectiveness of social and medical assistance depends not only on the availability of separate services, but also on their integration into a coordinated system. Particular importance is attached to the consistency of interactions between institutions, the clarity of procedures, and the continuity of support. The study showed that social work performs a central integrative function within this system by linking medical, psychological, and social assistance. Where coordination between services is ensured, service users do not need to repeatedly explain their circumstances or navigate fragmented support pathways. This integration facilitates more streamlined and effective service delivery, especially for individuals who have lost their homes or sustained war-related injuries. The findings also demonstrated that interinstitutional cooperation is not only desirable but essential in unstable wartime conditions. When decisions are poorly coordinated, the support system becomes fragmented and less effective than an integrated model of care. This study may be useful for government agencies, managers of social and medical institutions, and practitioners in planning models for the integration of such services in crisis situations.