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1. THE ROLE OF ANTI-SMOKING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN PREVENTING YOUTH SMOK...
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Kaltsas Evangelos Panagiotis*,...
Department of Primary Education, University of Ioannina, Greece.
1-4
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16752463

Introduction: The prevention of smoking in adolescence is a vital aspect of public health policy. Given that smoking behavior often begins during the teenage years, early and comprehensive intervention is essential. Purpose: This paper investigates the effectiveness of anti-smoking educational programs in preventing smoking behavior among young people. Methodology: A bibliographical search of retrospective and investigative studies, which were drawn from the Medline, PubMed and Cinahl databases, as well as the Greek Iatrotek database and scientific literature related to the matter, was utilized. Results: Despite growing public awareness and tobacco control policies, a significant number of adolescents initiate smoking before adulthood, increasing the risk of long-term addiction and chronic diseases. Drawing on behavioral theories, empirical studies, and best practices, the study highlights the critical role of schools in shaping healthy behaviors and implementing successful prevention strategies. School-based educational programs, informed by behavioral theories and supported by community collaboration, have demonstrated significant potential in reducing youth smoking rates. Conclusion: The findings underline the importance of early, comprehensive, and multi-dimensional interventions to reduce smoking rates in adolescence and promote a smoke-free future.

2. AWARENESS, ATTITUDES, AND ACCEPTANCE OF HERPES ZOSTER VACCINATION AMON...
6

Abeer Alatawi*, Ekram Saeed Al...
Maternity and Child Health Department, Faculty of Nursing, University of Tabuk.
5-12
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16716026

Background: Herpes zoster (HZ), or shingles, is a painful reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, with increased risk in older adults and immunocompromised individuals. Despite the availability of effective vaccines like the recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix®), uptake remains low in many countries, including Saudi Arabia. This study assessed awareness, attitudes, and acceptance of the HZ vaccine among adults in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in February 2024 among 446 adults aged ≥18 years using a structured, self-administered questionnaire. The survey assessed demographics, knowledge of HZ and its vaccine, attitudes toward prevention, and willingness to vaccinate. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25.0, with chi-square tests and ordinal logistic regression to identify predictors of HZ awareness. Results: Of the 446 participants, 75.6% were aware of HZ, yet only 48.0% knew of the vaccine, and a mere 5.7% had been vaccinated. Knowledge gaps included misconceptions about HZ transmission and vaccine purpose. Occupation in the medical/healthcare field was the strongest predictor of higher HZ knowledge (OR = 4.404, p < 0.001). While only 28.8% expressed concern about contracting HZ, 82.5% reported willingness to receive the vaccine if recommended by a healthcare provider. Lack of awareness was the leading barrier to vaccination (94.3%). Conclusion: Despite moderate awareness of HZ, vaccine knowledge and uptake remain suboptimal among adults in Tabuk. However, high willingness to vaccinate upon provider recommendation highlights an opportunity for targeted educational campaigns and strengthened provider engagement to improve vaccine coverage and reduce the burden of HZ in Saudi Arabia.

3. INFLUENCE OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN SHAPING THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS OF...
6

Udita Das
Assistant Professor Department of Education Rukasen College, Bakalighat.
13-15
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16752409

This research paper explores the importance of natural resources, such as forests, land, water, and plants, in the lives of the Karbi tribal people living in Karbi Anglong, Assam. The Karbi tribe is one of the major tribal communities in Northeast India, and they have relied on nature for generations. Their daily lives, work, food habits, and cultural activities are closely connected to the natural environment. Most Karbi families depend on natural resources for farming, gathering forest products, fishing, building homes, and traditional medicine. These resources are very important and are the main source of income and survival for the Karbi people. This paper explains how this strong connection with nature influences their income, education, housing, food, and overall well-being. The study uses secondary data from books, research articles, government reports, and internet sources to understand how natural resources support the socio-economic life of the Karbi people. It also addresses issues like deforestation, climate change, land loss, and government development projects that impact their traditional way of living. This paper shows that as natural resources become more limited or restricted, the Karbi tribals face greater challenges in sustaining their livelihoods. The study also emphasizes the urgent need for policies and programs that protect both the environment and the rights of tribal people who depend on it.

4. A MULTIMODAL REPRESENTATION OF POLITICAL REVOLUTION IN SELECTED CAMPAI...
5

Iroagba Chioma*, Ibedu Ndubuis...
Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo state Directorate of General Studies.
16-22
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16777439

Communication has become a multifaceted and intricate phenomenon of late, more and more dominated by multimodality. In this framework, several modes such as language, images, colour, gestures, typography, and spatial design are used strategically in different contexts to enhance communication and appropriately convey meaning. This movement acknowledges that communication is not usually confined to just verbal language; instead, meaning is created by the interaction of different semiotic resources in concert. The political sphere, as a critical site of social influence and power, has fully embraced this multimodal approach, utilizing it as a potent tool to engage, persuade, and mobilize the electorate. This paper critically reviews the multimodal representation of political revolution as depicted in selected campaign posters from Obi’s presidential rallies. By examining these visual artifacts, the research draws attention to the use and interaction of various modes, including symbolic imagery, colour palettes, typography, and composition, to express powerful messages about revolution and transformation. The analysis illustrates how these posters are not only communicative tools but also ideological vehicles that project and affirm the candidate's political vision and values. In this multimodal context, the paper examines how the campaign posters speak in terms of modes of resistance, offer transformation, and solicit voter identity and emotion. The overall impact of this research is to add to the scholarly literature on multimodality and political communication, as it illustrates how modern-day political campaigns use various communicative resources to project public opinion and political discourse convincingly.

5. Systematic Literature Review - Talent Management, Succession Planning...
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Mukesh Mihir*, Dr. Bhawna Shar...
Amity University, Amity Business School, Mumbai.
23-39
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16791745

Purpose: This review is conducted for finding the gap for detailed study of Talent Management (TM), Succession Planning (SP) and Organizational Sustainability (OS). In the current economic environment, organizations are struggling to find a solution to achieve OS through TM and SP in turn. These three variables could be related to each other. Several studies have already been done on these key words which explains the impact of one on other two. Talent Identification, Talent Development and Talent Retention are the three major phases in Talent Management Process under Human Resource Development. These developed talents are considered for Succession Planning of the organization, which is ultimately affecting the sustainability of the organization. There are several challenges faced in the past to define and implement these HR processes. This study is all about establishing the gap after review of literatures on the subject. Design/Methodology/Approach: Several (44 in numbers) literatures, including Articles/Research Papers/Book Chapters from various sources viz. Scopus, Research Gate, Google Scholar, etc. were referred to and studied in detail. The selection of the published literatures was based on considering the key words - Talent Management (TM), Succession Planning (SP) and Organizational Sustainability (OS). There were thousands of literatures available in different languages for each separate keyword. The year of publication is considered between year 2020 to 2025 for inclusion. Whereas the literature in English language was filtered for the purpose. The list of articles and literature were limited to open access only. Findings: The review encompasses that there have been studies conducted related to the subject with recommendation of various HR practices of TM for SP. The importance of TM on Organizational Sustainability (OS) is also discussed in the past. There is still a gap to study and understand the relationship between these terminologies. The role of TM and SP to achieve OS is yet to be established. The impact of Performance Management needs to be accessed for performance of organization and its sustainability. Practical implications: This review would lead to a thorough and in-depth analysis of the literatures published and available currently on the subject Talent Management, Successful Succession Planning and Organizational Sustainability. Originality/value: This literature review encompasses the traditional HR practices of Talent Management practices and Performance Management, in particular, and identifies the challenges to connect it with Succession Planning and Organizational Sustainability.

6. Global Crisis Management in the Banking Sector: The Role of Central Ba...
15

Mulook Alzadjali*, Dr. Iman Al...
Central Bank of Oman, Ruwi, Sultanate of Oman, P.O. Box1161, Postal Code 112.
40-52
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16831403

This study discusses the Emergency Liquidity Assistance ELA as a central means of ensuring financial stability and overcoming systemic risks during periods of economic distress. By providing a parallel interpretation of the emergency liquidity contribution frameworks implemented by major central banks around the world—including the GCC, MENA, Eurozone, Federal Reserve, Australia (RBA), , and the United States. The paper aims to identify the greatest variations and actions in liquidity support techniques as well as its operational frameworks, eligibility criteria, risk mitigation strategies, and governance rules that underpin emergency liquidity contribution decisions. The focus is on the necessity of providing liquidity during the appropriate and planned period, specifically by reducing financial distress and stabilizing unstable banking institutions. In addition, the study discusses the broader economic implications of emergency liquidity contributions, focusing on how these same measures affect investor credibility, interbank borrowing dynamics, and overall market ease. By combining case studies, empirical data, and information, the statement provides excellent insights into the impact and challenges of emergency liquidity contributions across multiple economic contexts. The findings provide practical recommendations for academics, policymakers, and bankers to improve and strengthen emergency liquidity contributions frameworks and enhance the adaptability and resilience of global financial systems. Finally, the statement attempts to contribute to the current conversation about crisis management and its function through economic stability in a highly interconnected financial landscape.

7. Artificial Intelligence Transformative Impact on Students’ Productivit...
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Eliza B. Ayo, PhD*, Rowell All...
Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines
53-58
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16876973

This research investigated the perceived impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools on the academic productivity of students in higher education. The primary purpose was to evaluate how AI tools influence learning efficiency, time management, academic performance, and the overall student experience. A quantitative descriptive research design was employed, utilizing a structured online survey questionnaire administered to students. It revealed a high adoption rate of AI tools in higher education, with reported daily or several times-a-week usage, and ChatGPT, Grammarly, and Quillbot identified as the most prevalent. Students overwhelmingly perceive AI tools as beneficial for enhancing time management, reducing repetitive tasks, improving academic performance, and facilitating deadline management. Despite acknowledged ethical concerns, students strongly recommend AI tools, particularly for managing heavy workloads. AI tools significantly enhance various facets of student academic productivity, serving as valuable aids for learning and task management. However, their integration necessitates thoughtful pedagogical approaches and clear institutional policies to mitigate potential risks and foster balanced skill development

8. Employee Engagement Across Generational Cohorts: Insights from Gen X,...
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Eliza B. Ayo PhD*, Celia L. Ve...
Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines
59-68
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16876997

This research investigated employee engagement across three generations: Gen X, Gen Y, and Gen Z, recognizing its critical role in organizational success through links to productivity, job satisfaction, and retention. Understanding generational perspectives on engagement becomes essential as the workforce becomes more diverse. The study highlights how social, economic, and political events shape each generation's workplace values and behaviors. Some studies report no significant engagement differences between Gen X and Y, while others show variations. Gen Z displays higher extrinsic, intrinsic, social, and leisure work values than Gen X, with Gen Y showing higher leisure values. Effective generational diversity management and quality leader-member exchanges positively impact innovative work behaviors, particularly among Baby Boomers and Gen X. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research uses quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews. The sample includes 75 participants, aged 21-60, with a gender distribution of 43% males and 57% females. Generationally, 40% are Gen X, 50.7% Gen Y, and 9.3% Gen Z. Respondents come from various healthcare organizations and occupy both management (62%) and non-management (38%) roles. The majority hold permanent positions, with significant tenure ranging from 2 to over 16 years. The findings reveal significant engagement differences among generations, with Gen Z reporting lower engagement scores compared to Gen Y and Gen X. These disparities indicate that Gen Z has distinct unmet needs and expectations, underscoring the necessity for tailored management practices. Addressing these generational gaps can enhance job satisfaction and engagement, leading to a more motivated and productive workforce. Notably, no significant differences were found between male and female employees or between public and private sector employees in terms of work environment and job satisfaction. This research provides insights into developing inclusive engagement strategies that cater to generational differences, ultimately contributing to organizational success

9. Stylistic and Sociolinguistic Dimensions of Gender Representation in A...
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David Adebayo*, Gbemisola Jane...
Adekunle Ajasin University Akunba Akoko Ondo state Nigeria.
69-87
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16894315

This research examines how stylistic and sociolinguistic considerations shape gender representation in Abi Daré's The Girl with the Louding Voice. Employing feminist stylistics, sociolinguistics, and critical discourse analysis, the study examines how character identity is both created through language and also how it reflects broader socio-political power relations in a patriarchal Nigerian state. The protagonist of the novel, Adunni, navigates the oppressive boundaries of society, and her developing language mode, including non-standard English, code-switching, and syntactic variation, is her journey towards empowerment and expression. The research demonstrates, in reading the unique voice of Adunni, how her socio-economic positioning and deprivation of education get expressed through language but at the same time subvert patriarchal expectations. Daré's strategic use of language structures puts at the center the marginalization of the subject and the placement of language as resistant. The research also puts into focus education's agency as a force for individual and social transformation to empower Adunni to reclaim voice and agency previously lost women. By showing how stylistic and sociolinguistic analysis provides additional understanding of the complex dynamics of language, identity, and power in postcolonial narratives, this interdisciplinary approach advances African feminist literary criticism.

10. Examining Diplomacy for Environmental Sustainability in Interaction wi...
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Prof, Dr. Mohammad Ekram YAWAR...
Dean of the Faculty of Law, International Science and Technology University, Warsaw, Poland
88-92
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16908192

Today's world is witnessing the confrontation between new technologies and the developing biosphere. The role of this confrontation is played by artificial intelligence on the one hand and the inhabitants of the biosphere on the other. In fact, artificial intelligence provides the ability of a system to correctly interpret external data and create the basis for its use to achieve specific goals and tasks through flexible adaptation. In this regard, citizens of the global community voluntarily experience the ground for entering this technological space. While from one perspective this two-way interaction can be a positive experience and environmental protection can be successfully carried out, from another perspective, excessive reliance on this technology may disrupt the field of international interactions. The present study is based on up-to-date studies and sources and is written in a descriptive manner. This study takes an introductory look at the process of technological diplomacy for environmental protection through regional and international interactions.

11. In the National and International Policy-Making System: The Place of E...
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Prof, Dr. Mohammad Ekram YAWAR...
Dean of the Faculty of Law, International Science and Technology University, Warsaw, Poland
93-100
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16908205

Today, the environment and its protection have become vital moral and social values, making legal safeguards essential. In Iran, there is a considerable body of laws addressing environmental protection, many of which include criminal sanctions. However, unfortunately, these laws often fail to provide effective protection in judicial practice. Iran’s penal policy, as a subset of its criminal policy, is insufficient on its own to resolve environmental issues and must be complemented by administrative, cultural, and economic measures. Social and industrial changes across societies have sparked new debates and perspectives on crime, with environmental crimes emerging as a significant new category. Rather than relying solely on legal provisions, it is crucial to promote environmental ethics alongside legislation. While passing laws is not always a complete solution, the presence of effective laws and regulations remains important for protecting the environment. Furthermore, numerous international instruments aim to prevent environmental degradation. To enhance the impact of punitive measures, other components of criminal policy—such as participatory criminal policy and judicial policy—must be strengthened within the field of environmental protection.

12. Examining the Legal Status of Clouds in International Law
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Prof, Dr. Mohammad Ekram YAWAR...
Dean of the Faculty of Law, International Science and Technology University, Warsaw, Poland
101-106
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16908212

In contemporary times, the global water crisis represents one of the most critical challenges confronting humanity. International law bears significant responsibility in establishing an effective legal framework for the management of freshwater resources. A key dimension of this challenge concerns the legal regime governing water in the atmosphere, particularly regarding state interventions in precipitation processes, including artificial cloud seeding, which may have transboundary effects. This article, acknowledging the existing ambiguities in international law, examines the role of general principles of international law in defining the legal status of clouds and the international responsibility arising from related activities. In addition to these general principles, the study incorporates the work of the International Law Commission on the Responsibility of States for Dangerous Acts Not Prohibited under International Law as a guiding framework for understanding the legal implications of artificial cloud production.

13. Examining the evolution of space law and the position of the Artemis A...
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Prof, Dr. Mohammad Ekram YAWAR...
Dean of the Faculty of Law, International Science and Technology University, Warsaw, Poland
107-113
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16908222

The rapid advancement of technology across various domains, including outer space, has compelled states to continually update and refine treaties and regulatory frameworks governing space activities. Notable examples include the U.S. Space Resource Exploration and Utilization Act of 2015, the Luxembourg Space Resources Act of 2017, and, most recently, the Artemis Accords, ratified by 32 countries in October 2020. The Artemis Accords are integral to the broader Artemis program, spearheaded by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This study investigates whether the Artemis Accords can exert a transformative influence on the development of international space law. Employing a documentary (library-based) research methodology, the article critically examines the compatibility of the Artemis Accords with existing international legal frameworks, including the Outer Space Treaty (1967) and the Moon Agreement (1979). The findings indicate that, while the Accords are grounded in the principles of the Outer Space Treaty, they introduce a substantive innovation in international space law by shifting from a prescriptive regulatory approach toward a more facilitative framework for space activities.

14. Examining the Competition between China and the United States in the C...
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Prof, Dr. Mohammad Ekram YAWAR...
Dean of the Faculty of Law, International Science and Technology University, Warsaw, Poland
114-118
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16908231

The relative distribution of power among the world’s leading states has never been static. Since the eighteenth century, the international system has repeatedly undergone profound transformations marked by shifts in power among advanced nations. The purpose of this article is to analyze the transformative role of emerging technologies and their implications for reshaping the global power structure, with a specific focus on the technological rivalry between China and the United States in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It seeks to address the central question of how the acquisition and diffusion of new technologies during successive industrial revolutions have influenced the redistribution of power among states. This study assumes that technological innovation—by generating uneven patterns of industrial growth—has simultaneously accelerated economic development, enhanced the strategic capabilities of rising powers, and triggered major shifts in the international balance of power. The research employs a descriptive–explanatory method, and its findings demonstrate that technological innovation constitutes one of the most critical determinants of national power. Since the primary objective of states in every industrial revolution has been to secure frontier technologies in order to consolidate political and economic influence while curtailing the advancement of rivals, China’s rapid technological ascent poses a significant challenge to the United States and threatens its dominant position within the international system.

15. Digital Storytelling as a Global Tool for Challenging Public Stigma an...
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Gbemisola Janet komaiya*, Esth...
Tai Solarin University of Education Mass communication.
119-124
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16917307

Public stigma surrounding mental health, addiction, and trauma remains a pervasive barrier to recovery, disproportionately affecting racialized and Indigenous women. This study explores how digital storytelling which is a participatory, creative method for sharing lived experiences can counter these stigmas through personal recovery narratives. Drawing upon intersectionality theory and narrative theory, this research examines how overlapping identities shape both the experience of stigma and the strategies women employ to resist it. Using a community-based, qualitative approach, 15 digital stories were purposively sampled from online grassroots platforms. Each was created by women who self-identified as being in recovery from addiction, trauma, or mental illness. Narratives were thematically coded using NVivo, with a focus on recurring motifs of resistance, identity reclamation, and community solidarity. The findings reveal that digital storytelling operates as both a therapeutic intervention and a public-facing act of feminist resistance. Storytellers used digital platforms to resist stigmatizing labels, illuminate intersectional forms of pain and healing, foster digital kinship, and challenge dominant frames of recovery. The public accessibility of these narratives transforms them into advocacy tools capable of shifting public perceptions and influencing health discourse. This study underscores the need for accessible, ethical, and inclusive digital storytelling infrastructures. The implications extend to policy design, public education, and mental health service delivery.





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