Purpose: To investigate the status quo of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and depressive disorder (DD) and the efficacy of interventions in parents of adolescents with major depressive disorder (MDD). Design/Methodology/Approach: 428 parents of adolescent MDD patients were enrolled through convenient sampling from January 2022 to December 2023. Of these, 58, meeting the severe criteria for GAD and DD, received self-service-based online cognitive behavioral therapy. Findings: 224 (52.34%), 216 (50.47%) of the parents in adolescent MDD patients met the diagnostic criteria for GAD and DD, respectively. The scores of Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7(GAD-7) and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 items (PHQ-9) negatively correlated with subjective social support, utilization of social support and positive coping style, and positively correlated with negative coping style (P<0.01). Logistic regression showed that female, insufficient subjective support, support utilization, insufficient positive coping style and excessive negative coping style were risk factors for GAD and male, insufficient subjective support, support utilization, insufficient positive coping style and excessive negative coping style were risk factors for DD in parents of adolescent MDD patients (P<0.05 or 0.01). After self-service based cognitive behavioral therapy on line, subjective support, support utilization and positive coping style were improved, while negative coping style was decreased, and the scores of GAD-7 and PHQ-9 were decreased significantly correspondingly (P < 0.01). Conclusion: The parents of adolescent MDD patients have higher rate of GAD, DD and self-service based cognitive behavioral therapy on line can alleviate their anxiety and depression by improving social support and coping style.

Purpose: The article reveals the importance of the development of modern schools in the Republic of Uzbekistan based on digital technologies that allow teachers to use online learning platforms, which allows students to learn at their own pace and access information from anywhere in the world. Design/methodology/approach: One of the innovative developments in modern schools is the application of a student-centered approach to learning. It allows them to take responsibility for their own learning and become active participants in the educational process. Findings: The digitalization of education allows the effective use of digital technologies to solve the problems of education at the current stage of society's development. Innovative processes help to find a way out of stagnation, serve as an effective means of resolving contradictions, transition from the statement of existing problems to the search for their rational solution. Conclusion: However, modern primary schools in our region are quite heterogeneous and are in a transitional stage of their formation. In general, they represent a variety of organizational and pedagogical, scientific and methodological approaches, not adapted to specific curricula teaching methods, where pedagogical conditions play a significant role in the implementation of the main substantive principles and directions of pedagogical innovation.

Purpose: This article surveys, analyzes, and evaluates the current practices of cost accounting and costing for higher education services at training institutions under the Ministry of Finance of Vietnam. Based on the findings, the study proposes scientific foundations to improve cost accounting practices and enhance financial management efficiency. Design/methodology/approach: The research is conducted by systematizing theoretical issues related to cost accounting and costing in public higher education. The author carries out field surveys at several training institutions affiliated with the Ministry of Finance of Vietnam, focusing on key aspects such as an overview of training services, legal regulations, cost classification, identification of cost accounting objects, accounting methods, and the provision of information for management purposes. Findings: The results indicate that cost accounting practices at these institutions still face many limitations: accounting methods lack consistency, and the information provided for management is insufficient. Conclusion: This study serves as a valuable reference for policymakers and educational institutions in refining financial management mechanisms to better align with the realities of public higher education institutions under the Ministry of Finance of Vietnam.

The journal Nurture (Online ISSN: 1994-1633), which publishes peer-reviewed research in the social sciences was removed from the Scopus database after a re-evaluation by the Scopus Content Selection and Advisory Board (CSAB). This article carefully explains what happened before and after the delisting, and examines whether Scopus followed its own guidelines during the review. It highlights how the reasons given by the CSAB do not match the rules and benchmarks published by Scopus. It also questions the fairness and professionalism of the CSAB and the review process. Most importantly, this article argues that the Scopus team made an unethical decision. The way they evaluated Nurture was not only unfair but also biased against journals from developing countries. The article calls for more transparency, fair practices, and accountability in the way global academic indexing platforms make decisions.

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine the prevalence and severity of anxiety symptoms among neighbours of people who use nyaope. Nyaope, a very addictive substance with severe consequential social and behavioral impacts, is reported to contribute to mental disorders including anxiety symptoms among family members of users. However, the members of the immediate community are also affected due to various activities associated with nyaope usage. Methodology: A quantitative design was used to collect data from four hundred and twenty-two (422) adult neighbours of people who use nyaope in six townships of Tshwane Municipality in Gauteng, South Africa. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) questionnaire that was used to screen for anxiety symptoms had the following four categories: no symptoms, mild, moderate and severe symptoms. Findings: The participants were comprised of 48,46% males and 51,54% females and their age ranged from 18 to 88 years. The prevalence of anxiety symptoms was 53.62 % (n=222), with the majority presenting mild symptoms (n=112; 27.05%), followed by moderate (n=78; 18.84%) and severe (n=32; 7.73%). The factors associated with anxiety symptoms were age, gender and religion. Conclusion: Neighbours of people using nyaope have anxiety symptoms that are higher than the general public. The community around nyaope usage is mostly assumed to be disaffected by this, but the study proves otherwise. Practical Implications: Psycho-social support should be provided to community members living in areas of rife nyaope use. Contribution to Literature: This study would contribute important literature on how nyaope usage affects the immediate community.

Purpose: This study shows the level of influence of factors on the ability to mobilize deposits of joint stock commercial banks through survey and analysis of data recovery of 37 joint stock commercial banks in Vietnam. Design/methodology/approach: The article uses two basic research methods including: qualitative and quantitative research. In which, the qualitative method is a synthesis of research works related to the article, thereby determining the research hypothesis. The quantitative method is implemented on the basis of building a scale for 8 factors affecting the ability to mobilize deposits and survey data, analysis from 37 joint stock commercial banks in Vietnam to test the published hypotheses. Findings: The research results show that 5/8 factors have an impact on the ability to mobilize deposits of joint stock commercial banks in Vietnam, including: bank brand (BB), interest rate policy (IRP), marketing policy (MP), service quality (SQ) and depositor awareness (DP). Conclusion: Of which, bank brand is the strongest impact factor, depositor awareness has the weakest impact on the ability to mobilize deposits of commercial banks Vietnam. Limitations/significance of the study: From the results of this study, the author makes recommendations for commercial banks in Vietnam in their deposit mobilization activities. Practical significance: The results of this study are completely consistent with previous domestic and foreign studies. Contribution in terms of documents: The study provides necessary information to help joint stock commercial banks in Vietnam improve their ability to mobilize deposits in the coming time.

Purpose: This study examines the factors determining inflation and how it affects Egypt’s public debt using annual data from 1976 to 2022 under the ARDL approach. Design/ Methodology/Approach: This study applies the bounds testing approach and the ADF test along with diagnostic tests for heteroscedasticity and serial correlation. CUSUM, CUSUM squared and Ramsey tests assess the impact of inflation on Egypt’s public debt. Findings: Results reveal that both in the long and short term, public debt adversely influences inflation. Conversely, public debt is unaffected by inflation over the long run. In the short term, this relation becomes negative. Conclusion: The study offers several critical advantages. It highlights the complexity of analyzing inflation and public debt, emphasizing their importance for economic stability, policy success, intergenerational justice, and investor confidence, recommending focusing on factors most influencing inflation and public debt. Research Limitations/implications: During the study period, the Egyptian economy experienced political shifts, external shocks and global events, complicating the assessment of inflation’s impact on public debt. However, the study provides insights for stable economic growth strategies. Practical implications: The findings help policy makers balance debt and inflation for long term stability, guiding central banks to control inflation without increasing public debt. Contribution to Literature: The research enriches economic literature by considering a wide range of factors, providing a deeper understanding of debt-inflation dynamics for better policy making. Household consumption drives demand-pull inflation and PCE is used instead of CPI to provide a more comprehensive view of inflation’s impact on public debt.

Purpose: This study aims to identify the role of good governance in mediating the relationship between the influence of intellectual capital and social capital toward improving the welfare of people in border villages. Design/Methodology/Approach: The methodology used in this study is quantitative, with data collection by online questionnaires and analysis using Partial Least Square (PLS). Findings: Good governance mediates the relationship between intellectual capital's influence and full mediation's characteristics. Good governance also mediates the relationship between social capital's influence and partial mediation's characteristics. Conclusion: This study concludes that the values and sanctions contained in good governance encourage village financial managers to follow the rules and policies that, have been set. In addition, social capital embedded in border village communities shows that village fund management based on customary values strongly influences community welfare. Research Limitations/Implications: This study may be limited to data taken from specific villages in the Belu Regency, which may lead to difficulties in generalizing these findings to other border villages that may have different social, economic, or political contexts. Practical Implications: The importance of strengthening good governance in managing village funds, as well as the need to consider customary values in managing resources to improve the welfare of communities in border villages. Contribution to the Literature: The study provides new insights into the role of good governance in mediating the relationship between intellectual capital and social capital, and its impact on community welfare in the context of border villages.

Purpose: This paper explores the intricate relationship between renewable energy adoption and economic development in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), highlighting how increased utilization of renewable resources correlates with various economic indicators. Design/Methodology/ Approach: This paper examines a number of important factors using a large dataset covering the years 2000–2022, including GDP per capita growth, energy consumption, research and development spending, renewable energy capacity, investment in renewable energy, total greenhouse gas emissions, job creation, public awareness of renewable energy, and foreign direct investment (FDI). The study offers a detailed examination of the ways in which the UAE's adoption of renewable energy affects economic growth, energy security, and environmental sustainability, taking into account positively skewed distributions through the use of a log-log model. Findings: According to the findings, the UAE's planned transition to a greener economy is supported by the substantial economic benefits that expanded renewable energy capacity is linked to, including the creation of jobs, higher foreign investment, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Conclusion: In addition to advancing knowledge of the financial effects of renewable energy, the article supports the UAE's 2050 energy diversification plan and international sustainability objectives. Research Limitations/Implications: The study's use of national-level data may cause it to ignore regional or sector-specific factors. Although relationships are found, it does not demonstrate that GDP growth is directly influenced by renewable energy. The results are unique to the UAE, which limits their generalisability to other nations, and the linear regression model might overlook intricate interactions. Important elements like the state of the world economy and geopolitics are not taken into account. Practical strategies: These obstacles can be addressed and a more favourable climate for renewable energy projects can be created with the use of doable tactics like offering subsidies, tax breaks, and advantageous regulatory frameworks. Contribution to literature: By examining the financial effects of renewable energy adoption in the United Arab Emirates and emphasising its role in both sustainability and economic growth, this study contributes significant insights to the body of knowledge. It adds to the larger conversation about striking a balance between environmental objectives and economic development by highlighting the significance of public awareness and policy in promoting the use of renewable energy.

Purpose: While the economic crisis in Lebanon has been widely studied, its impact on educational quality from the perspective of university students has received limited attention. This study examines how the crisis has affected students’ lives and expectations regarding education. Design/Methodology/Approach: A quantitative method and deductive approach were used to answer the research questions. A survey was randomly distributed to Lebanese university students, resulting in 392 valid responses. The data were analyzed using SPSS to evaluate the proposed hypotheses. Findings: The results show that the economic crisis has impacted students' lives and expectations. The financial uncertainty caused by the crisis has affected the ability of students to afford essential expenses, including tuition fees, accommodation, and daily necessities, leading to challenges in their overall well-being. Conclusion: The study highlights the necessity for Lebanese universities to implement supportive measures that address the needs of students and expectations to sustain the educational system within the ongoing crisis. Research Limitations: The study faced two main limitations: low student responsiveness, resulting in a limited number of valid responses, and the use of descriptive analysis due to the nature of the questions. Future research could address these limitations by using alternative data collection methods, such as different questionnaires or a mixed-method approach involving student interviews. Additionally, interviewing university deans and top-level managers could provide deeper insights into the crisis's impact and potential solutions.