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1. Impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Education
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Kaltsas Evangelos Panagiotis*,...
Department of Primary Education, University of Thessaly, Greece.
1-4
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17045300

The Covid-19 pandemic had a significant and multifaceted impact on the teaching profession and the educational process as a whole. Distance education developed rapidly, introducing new methods and approaches, but it also raised concerns about alienation and the reduction of direct human interaction. There is strong skepticism about the future of the profession, the role, and the duties of educators, while significant changes in curricula and the development of digital skills are also expected. Educators express fears that the profession may turn into a "lonely" and "mediated" activity, threatening the essential and ethical dimension of teaching. Nevertheless, the pandemic appears to open paths for the redefinition and dynamic evolution of educational practice and the role of the teacher in the future.

2. Corporate Sustainability in the Digital Age: The e-HRM Approach" A Stu...
20

Shahin Alom*, Emrul Hasan, Naz...
Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Business Administration Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University, Bangladesh.
5-12
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17076590

Purpose-This research explores the contribution of Electronic Human Resource Management (e-HRM) to corporate sustainability (CS) in Bangladesh, among the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It especially investigates the role that e-recruitment & selection, e-training and e-performance management have to play in the environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainability. Methodology-A sample size of 432 HR professionals in SMEs was identified where issued with a structured questionnaire survey, which received 398 valid responses (87.27% response rate). Cronbach alpha was used in testing the reliability of the data and analysis of correlation and multiple regressions was done using SPSS. Findings-Each of the three e-HRM functions was significantly and positively related to CS. The highest influence was observed on e-recruitment & selection (R 2 = 0.586, p < 0.01) and e-performance management (R 2 = 0.504, p < 0.01) and e-training (R 2 = 0.470, p < 0.01). These findings show that e-HRM is not only efficient but also promotes transparency, equity and optimum use of resources. Discussion-The evidence above puts emphasis on the idea that implementing e-HRM helps SMEs leap over resource limits and attain sustainable practices. This interdependence of digital HR functions only enhances their strategic importance and makes e-HRM more than an administrative support system instead of becoming a facilitator of resilience and the overall sustainability of an organization. Contribution and Implications-The research has a valuable contribution to the theory because it advances the value of digital HR toward sustainability in SMEs and is useful to policymakers and practitioners to enhance the ability of digital infrastructure and digital HR.

3. Hegemonic and Alternative Masculinities: Re-examining Gender Relations...
5

Vincent Chidiebere Eze*, Janet...
Vincent Chidiebere Eze, 2Janet Ebere Ezenekwe, 3Faith Chiazor
13-16
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17084922

The major thrust of this study is to critically examine Yejide Kilanko’s Daughters Who Walk This Path (2012) through the theoretical lens of hegemonic masculinity as propounded by R. W. Connell. Hegemonic masculinity, described as the culturally dominant ideal of patriarchy that upholds male authority while subordinating women and alternative masculinities, provides a position for analyzing the novel’s portrayal of patriarchal structures in Nigerian and by extension, African society. Kilanko discloses how hegemonic masculinity is sustained through silence over sexual violence, cultural taboos, and the privileging of male voices within domestic and communal spheres, thereby reinforcing and encouraging systemic inequality. Yet the novel at the same time, resists this dominance by portaying female voices, resilience, and solidarity, thereby charting the protagonist’s transition from silenced victim to empowered individual. The study argues that Kilanko’s novel does not only critique the cultural encouragement of patriarchal power but also contributes to African feminist discourses that challenge hegemonic masculinity and envision transformative possibilities for gender relations.

4. Multigenerational Leadership in Healthcare: Similarities and Differenc...
2

Eliza B. Ayo, PhD*, Sr. Adelin...
Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines
17-25
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17097348

This study investigates generational differences in leadership styles among healthcare professionals, focusing on Generation Z (Gen Z), Generation Y (Gen Y), and Generation X (Gen X). A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 122 participants from various healthcare institutions. Leadership preferences were assessed using a 15-item questionnaire measuring collaborative, adaptive, and supportive leadership characteristics on a 4-point Likert scale. Descriptive statistics and comparative analyses were employed to identify similarities and differences across generational cohorts. Findings indicate that all three generations strongly value collaborative and adaptive leadership, with Gen Y and Gen Z reporting higher preferences for flexibility, spokesperson roles, and inclusive decision-making than Gen X. By contrast, Gen X respondents scored lower on public-facing and developmental aspects, reflecting a more pragmatic, task-oriented approach. These results highlight the evolving nature of healthcare leadership, where younger professionals lean toward flexible and empathetic models, while older cohorts retain more traditional tendencies. The study contributes to understanding multigenerational dynamics in healthcare organizations and offers insights for leadership training and workforce development. Implications are discussed in relation to organizational performance, patient outcomes, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

5. Development of NeuraCraft: An AI-Powered Adaptive E-Learning Platform...
2

Daniel Odale Evans, Jovan Elia...
Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines.
26-32
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17097374

NeuraCraft is an AI-powered adaptive eLearning platform that personalizes learning paths based on individual student needs and performance, addressing significant gaps in existing educational technology. The platform incorporates machine learning techniques, gamification elements, and social learning features, grounded in established learning theories such as Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development and Bloom's Mastery Learning. Developed using an agile methodology and cutting-edge technologies including Next.js, MySQL with Prisma ORM, and Python-based recommendation systems, NeuraCraft demonstrated strong performance across various metrics during quality assurance and user acceptance testing. The platform successfully implements Bayesian Knowledge Tracing algorithms to dynamically adjust content difficulty and provide personalized recommendations, creating a learning environment that adapts to each student's unique abilities and learning pace. Results indicated high user satisfaction, with substantial improvements reported in learning experiences compared to traditional methods. This research demonstrates NeuraCraft's significant alignment with United Nations Sustainable Development particularly contributing to targets 4 (Quality Education), 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and 10 (Reduced Inequalities) goals, through its inclusive, equitable, and technology-enhanced educational approach. Future research directions include expanding compatibility, enhancing error handling, broadening content coverage, and conducting longitudinal studies to assess effectiveness across diverse learner types and educational contexts. This research makes a significant contribution to the field by demonstrating the effectiveness of AI-driven personalization in educational contexts and providing a comprehensive framework for future adaptive learning systems.

6. Blended Learning and Flipped Classrooms Effectiveness in Physical Educ...
5

Maria Luisa G. Isip*, Eliza B....
Health & Physical Education Unit Prince Sultan University Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
33-44
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17103507

This study examines student perceptions and satisfaction across three teaching modalities (face-to-face, blended learning, and flipped classroom) in higher education, focusing specifically on social interaction dynamics, feedback effectiveness, and overall learning experience. The study employed a quantitative approach using a ranking-based survey administered to 300 students with experience with all three teaching methods. Participants ranked each modality on a 3-point scale across three dimensions: social interaction, instructor feedback effectiveness, and overall learning satisfaction. Data analysis utilized Friedman's test to determine the statistical significance of differences between teaching modalities. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences across all three dimensions (p < 0.05). Face-to-face instruction consistently received higher rankings for social interaction (mean rank = 2.14, p = 0.011), feedback effectiveness (mean rank = 2.17, p = 0.00047), and overall learning satisfaction (mean rank = 2.21, p = 0.00008). Blended learning maintained intermediate rankings across all dimensions (mean ranks: 1.95-2.01), while the flipped classroom approach showed lower preference ratings (mean ranks: 1.82-1.89). While face-to-face instruction remains the preferred teaching modality across all measured dimensions, blended learning emerges as a viable alternative, particularly in scenarios where traditional face-to-face instruction may not be feasible. These findings provide valuable insights for educational institutions seeking to optimize their teaching approaches and suggest the importance of maintaining strong interpersonal elements in educational delivery, regardless of the chosen modality.

7. Reimagining Physical Education: How Blended and Flipped Learning Suppo...
5

Maria Luisa G. Isip*, Eliza B....
Health & Physical Education Unit Prince Sultan University Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
45-50
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17103518

This study investigates student attitudes toward blended learning (BL)and flipped classroom (FC) approaches in physical education, examining their potential contributions to achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through a comprehensive survey of 200 university students, perceptions regarding flexibility, engagement, and educational value of technology-enhanced physical education. Results indicate strong positive attitudes toward both pedagogical approaches, with 78.5% of students agreeing that blended learning provides scheduling flexibility and 83% believing flipped classrooms can be effectively applied to physical education. These findings demonstrate significant alignment with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well- being] through enhanced physical activity promotion, SDG 4 (Quality Education) via innovative inclusive pedagogy, SDG 5 (Gender Equality) by providing equal access to physical education, SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) through addressing digital divides, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by fostering technology-education collaborations. The research contributes to the growing body of evidence supporting technology-enhanced physical education as a pathway toward sustainable educational development and global health promotion.

8. The Influence of HAPA on Oral and Dental Health Measures for Pregnant...
2

Ida Chairanna Mahirawatie*, I....
Department of Dental Health, Poltekkes Kemenkes Surabaya, Indonesia.
51-57
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17118558

Periodontal disease during pregnancy, such as gingivitis and periodontitis, can increase the risk of preterm birth and low birth weight (LBW). Recent research suggests that hormonal changes during pregnancy affect the periodontal tissue's response to local factors, worsening periodontal conditions, which can negatively impact pregnancy. Periodontal infection can trigger systemic inflammation, potentially leading to the spread of bacteria to the placenta and affecting fetal development. Oral health efforts in pregnant women have a significant impact on preventing low birth weight babies. One model that can be used to understand this action is the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA). This model emphasizes the importance of the transition from intention to actual action, encompassing two main phases: the motivational phase (involving intention formation) and the volitional phase (referring to planning and implementing the action). The urgency of the research is to analyze the influence of HAPA on the actions of pregnant women towards dental and oral health efforts in preventing the occurrence of LBW, so that in a certain period of time it will reduce the occurrence of stunting. Good oral health practices have the potential to contribute to the prevention of low birth weight (LBW), although postpartum self-monitoring results indicate that there was still 1 case of low birth weight (3.3%). This case is likely influenced by other multifactorial factors not entirely related to oral health, such as maternal nutritional status, gestational hypertension, or other medical history. HAPA is effectively used as a framework for behavioral interventions in The context of maternal dental health, particularly through strengthening volitional aspects such as action planning, self-monitoring, and action control, supports the sustainability of healthy behaviors after delivery.

9. Reimagining Slave Narratives in Contemporary African American and Cari...
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Temitayo Abdulrafiu*
Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria English and Literary Studies Faculty of Arts.
58-77
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17119939

This work critically examines the reimagining of slave narratives in contemporary African American and Caribbean literature through a postcolonial and intersectional lens. Focusing on Alice Walker’s The Color Purple and Monique Roffey’s The Mermaid of Black Conch, this paper explores how these neo-slave narratives engage with themes of trauma, memory, silence, gender, and resistance, thereby expanding beyond traditional autobiographical slave testimonies. Employing postcolonial theory alongside feminist and queer perspectives, this analysis highlights how these literary works challenge colonial legacies by interrogating the ongoing psychological and cultural impacts of slavery, colonialism, and intersectional oppression on Black identities. The study underscores the hybrid identities and cultural negotiations present in Caribbean and African American contexts, emphasizing art and storytelling as tools of empowerment and healing. Both novels utilize innovative narrative forms, epistolary letters and mythic magical realism, to reclaim silenced voices and foreground gendered experiences. This comparative study aims to fill a scholarly gap by bridging African American and Caribbean literary traditions, illuminating their shared histories of displacement, cultural memory, and postcolonial resistance. Ultimately, this research demonstrates that contemporary slave narratives remain vital instruments for understanding and resisting historical trauma, affirming identity, and imagining new pathways of cultural survival in a global diasporic context.

10. Mass Communication in the Digital Age The Impact of Visual Semiotics...
4

Racheal Chisom Ebugosi*
Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria, Mass Communication Faculty of Arts.
78-94
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17119952

This research analyzes the evolving language practice on social media platforms, with an emphasis placed on the role of language in forming online communities. Utilizing the Computer-Mediated Discourse Analysis (CMDA) framework, the research analyzes the impact of linguistic forms like the use of abbreviations, emojis, and visual elements like GIFs and memes on digital discourse. Social media has come to be a lively platform for not only personal expression but also community building because users create shared identities and share information. The study highlights the meeting place of language with sociocultural practice and how semiotics of the visual type, such as emojis, provide emotional resonance and intelligibility to digital communication. By examining the platforms of WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram, the study also finds opportunities and challenges posed by new forms of communication in terms of polarization, disinformation, and the loss of conventional writing skills. Social media allows for global interaction and cross-cultural communication but poses serious challenges in maintaining quality discourse and inclusivity. Lastly, this study illustrates the importance of digital literacy in dealing with the complexities of online communication, offering insightful remarks on how social media is transforming language, identity, and community in the technological era.

11. Challenges and Limitations Connected to Agriculture Production and Mar...
3

Dr Laldinpuia*
Assistant Professor, Govt Serchhip College
95-100
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17129165

This study examines the challenges and limitations associated with agricultural production and marketing in Serchhip District, Mizoram. The district, with a population of 64,937 as of the 2011 census, relies heavily on agriculture, with over 60% of its inhabitants engaged in farming activities. Despite impressive literacy rates and a significant workforce involved in agriculture, several obstacles hinder the sector's efficiency and growth. Key challenges identified include geographical barriers, such as rugged terrain and inadequate road infrastructure, which impede the efficient transportation of goods. Technological inadequacies also persist, with outdated farming practices limiting productivity. Financial constraints are significant, characterized by limited access to affordable credit and insurance, and volatility in agricultural markets. The lack of well-structured producer organizations further weakens farmers' bargaining power and market leverage. Additionally, deficiencies in agricultural statistics collection hamper effective policy formulation and resource allocation. The study highlights the necessity of improving infrastructure, adopting modern agricultural technologies, enhancing access to financial services, and fostering farmer cooperatives to mitigate these challenges. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions and policies can promote sustainable agricultural development and economic resilience in Serchhip District.

12. Human Health Impacts of Global Climate Change and Its Effects
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Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ekram YAWAR...
Dean of the Faculty of Law, International Science and Technology University, Warsaw, Poland.
101-105
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17141532

Global climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of the 21st century. While striking images—such as polar bears stranded on melting ice sheets in the Arctic or parched farmlands across Africa—have vividly illustrated ecological consequences, far less attention has been given to the profound implications for human health. To date, much of the literature has prioritized environmental and economic dimensions, leaving the direct, indirect, and psychological health impacts comparatively underexplored. This article seeks to address that gap by examining how climate change contributes to rising heat-related illnesses, the spread of vector-borne diseases, disruptions in food and water security, and the mental health burden associated with climate-induced displacement and disasters. In doing so, the study underscores the urgent need to integrate health considerations into climate change policy and adaptation strategies.

13. A Review of the Continuation of Global Citizenship and the Move toward...
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Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ekram YAWAR...
Dean of the Faculty of Law, International Science and Technology University, Warsaw, Poland
106-114
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17142174

The purpose of this research is to analyze the concept of global citizenship in relation to the progression toward universal rights, with particular attention to solidarity. The study employs a descriptive–analytical method. Globalization, as a natural and accelerating phenomenon since the Second World War, has expanded through the establishment of international organizations such as the United Nations, processes of decolonization, the rise of newly independent states, the expansion of the global economy, and the increasing role of transnational actors, including multinational corporations and non-governmental organizations. The rapid development of information and communication technologies has further provided the structural infrastructure for this transformation. This phenomenon has had profound effects across economic, cultural, political, and civil spheres. The notion of citizenship, shaped by its social dimensions, has undergone multiple historical transformations in which the interrelations of its constituent elements have evolved. The findings indicate that, under the influence of globalization, the meaning of citizenship has shifted in parallel with the emergence of global civil society. This process has facilitated the rise of a global citizen, whereby individuals assume roles beyond the political boundaries of nation-states, independent of their formal legal identity as state citizens. Advanced communication networks, integrated global markets, and the growing influence of multinational corporations have progressively eroded the material and psychological boundaries that once defined social membership, thereby diminishing the traditional significance of citizenship within the framework of legal modernity.

14. Digital Supply Chain Resilience as a Competitive Advantage for Busines...
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Zubair Hussain* & Emrul Hasan
Faculty: Management Program: Business Development National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russia
115-123
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17163585

Supply chains in emerging markets face frequent challenges due to infrastructure boundaries, regulatory complications, and volatile market conditions, moving from global disruption such as epidemics, natural disasters and geopolitical conflicts. In this context, flexibility has become a strategic imperative for business existence and development. This paper examines the digital supply chain flexibility as an important driver of competitive advantages for businesses in emerging markets. Integration of advanced digital technologies-including artificial intelligence, block chain, cloud systems and real-time analytics-the supply chain is capable of strengthening visibility, agility and adaptability. These devices not only reduce risks and reduce disruption, but also increase operational efficiency and create new opportunities for cooperation, innovation and customer engagement. By taking advantage of digital flexibility, firm suppliers can improve relationships, maintain continuity during crises, and accelerate recovery compared to traditional models. Conclusions suggest that the digital supply chain provides more than the flexibility risk protection; It acts as a strategic property that increases competition and long -term stability. For businesses in emerging markets, investing in digital changes is not just a defensive strategy, but an active passage for continuous growth in business development, market leadership and uncertain global environment.

15. Empowerment and Resistance: African Women's Use of Digital Spaces for...
10

Gbemisola Janet komaiya*, Fait...
Mass communication College of Social and Management science Tai Solarin University of Education P.M.B 2118 IJEBU-ODE OGUN STATE NIGERIA.
124-139
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17262856

African women have long been marginalized in both national and global discourses due to entrenched gendered power structures that silence their voices and restrict their agency. The advent of digital technologies, however, has opened new frontiers for visibility, resistance, and self-definition. This study investigates how African women strategically utilize digital platforms as spaces of empowerment, identity construction, and collective mobilization. While the internet offers unprecedented opportunities for feminist expression, its liberatory potential is unevenly distributed due to barriers such as the digital divide, cyber-harassment, and state surveillance. Drawing on Digital Feminism, Feminist Media Theory, and Intersectionality as guiding frameworks, this qualitative research employs digital ethnography and discourse analysis to examine online conversations between 2022 and 2024. Focusing on case studies of prominent feminist hashtags such as #BeingFemaleInNigeria and #MyDressMyChoice, the study explores how women mobilize language, including code-switching between indigenous languages and English, as a rhetorical strategy to contest patriarchal narratives, build solidarity, and frame counter-discourses. This study argues that African women have moved beyond being merely passive recipients of digital content but active producers of political meaning, transforming social media from recreational spaces into sites of resistance and feminist organizing. These digital interactions demonstrate that online activism is not detached from material realities but instead reinforces offline struggles against gender-based violence, socio-economic exclusion, and cultural policing. Moreover, the research contends that African women are redefining digital spaces as arenas of social transformation where race, class, culture, and gender intersect to produce new forms of visibility, leadership, and feminist power. Finally, it concludes by emphasizing the need for expanded digital infrastructure and feminist-oriented policy protections to ensure that online empowerment translates into sustained societal change.

16. Interrogating the Constructs of Gender, Power, and Identity In Ayòbámí...
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Temitayo Abdulrafiu* & Racheal...
Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria English and Literary Studies Faculty of Arts.
140-154
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17262875

This scholarship challenges Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀'s novel A Spell of Good Things' trinity of gender, power, and identity, and situates its analysis within Nigerian political and social discourses and African feminist arguments today. Adébáyọ̀'s novel depicts that gender identity is not a biological immanent essential, but an intermediary performance required by socio-economic environments, colonial pasts, and intersecting powers like class and ethnicity. A close reading and application of Judith Butler's gender performativity theory and Kimberlé Crenshaw's intersectionality framework throughout the research reveals how characters move in and subvert traditional gender expectations within a postcolonial setting marked by poverty, patriarchy, and political motive. The novel brings to the fore the gender role reversals and subverts fixed Nigerian masculinity and femininity, revealing how economic crisis forces adaptive gendered performances in the home and in the public sphere. The mother assumes a breadwinner's role traditionally masculine, while young people like Ẹniọlá and Bùsọ́lá move through gendered expectations of poverty. The political power dynamics complicate gender performances such that male characters speak traditional patriarchal desires enshrined in social control as well as violence. The study discovers that A Spell of Good Things not just challenges patriarchal and colonial discourses but also deepens understanding of African gender identities through tacit expressions of resistance and accommodation. Through an intersection of feminist and postcolonial theories, the book provides a rich contribution to gender studies scholarship by revealing the ongoing redefinition of gender, power, and identity in postcolonial African literature.





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