Conceptual Analysis Research Articles

Dealing with Mental Health Problems and Work Performance Among Frontline Healthcare Workers Through the Influence of Digital Platform in Malaysian Private Hospitals: A conceptual analysis

The purpose of this study to examine mental health problems of frontline healthcare workers and their impact on work performance through exploring the influence of digital platforms in Malaysian private hospitals. This research is essential in addressing previous knowledge and theoretical gaps on the antecedents that denote to mental health problems and how digital platforms are used to improve mental health wellbeing. Basically, this study discusses the impact of four independent variables which are categorized as depression, anxiety, insomnia and distress factors whereas dependent variable is work performance. This study also will discuss problems concerning work performance of frontline healthcare workers (doctors, nurses, medical assistance, pharmacists and HR Management), specifically on poor service quality, turnover intention, work-related burnout, and exhaustion in Malaysian private hospitals. Hence, this study explores new solutions on the employees’ work performance related issues to create awareness for the Malaysian private hospitals in improving mental health issues among front-line healthcare workers to enhance their work performance through the influence of digital platforms. Private hospitals in Malaysia are experiencing critical situations related to poor employees’ performance which indirectly influence the overall productivity. Thus, private hospitals need to provide serious attention towards these related issues. A conceptual framework was formulated based on identified research gaps through the literature review. It is expected that this study will enhance the awareness for the management in Malaysian private hospitals on dealing with mental health problems which impacts work performance by exploring digital platforms as a solution.

"Urgency" and "emergency" in the system of law-making proccess: conceptual and categorical dimension

It is indicated that the course of events at the global and regional levels of social development during recent years is difficult to characterize unambiguously from the standpoint of purely positive or negative aspects. However, it can be unequivocally noted that modern socio-political processes at the global and regional levels have a particularly sensitive effect on legal phenomena and processes. In the article, the author focuses on the relevance of the study of the conceptual and categorical foundations of the categories «urgency» and «emergency» and the peculiarities of their manifestation within the framework of law­making process. According to the author of the article, the achievement of the above is due to the need to carry out a comprehensive and conceptual analysis through the prism of scientific views and approaches of scientists. Attention was drawn to the fact that in connection with numerous factors of a subjective and objective nature, in particular, the duration of the war on the territory of Ukraine, the spread of the SARS- CoV-2 virus, the development of technologies, especially in the information field, the issues of new mechanisms for the development and adoption of the system are being updated normative legal acts taking into account the existing requirements and realities of the modern state of development of society, law and the state. Analysis of doctrinal approaches to this issue will provide clarification of the conceptual and categorical aspects of the relevant legal categories. It is substantiated that in cognitive terms it is expedient to analyze these legal categories through the prism of scientific views and concepts, which will allow generalizing their properties and improving their definitions. The content of the work includes a doctrinal analysis of the concepts of «urgency» and «emergency» as special legal categories. It was concluded that the categories «emergency» and «urgency» within the framework of law-making have a high level of relevance; require thorough, comprehensive scientific research within the framework of legal theory; are characterized by the presence of a common purpose, essential differences.

Image of a person as a object of scientific and legal cognition

In the article, the author focuses on the relevance of the study of the image of a person as a special object of scientific and legal cognition, which requires a conceptual analysis through the prism of scientific views and approaches. It noted that in connection with the constant changes in the social and legal situation, the information space, and the development of digitization, the issues of determining the place of a person in the relevant processes, of fundamental human rights, as well as the appropriate level of adaptation of legislation to new realities are becoming more and more relevant. Understanding and studying of various concepts, scientific views regarding this issue will make it possible to clarify the peculiarities of the image of a person as an object of scientific and legal cognition. It is substantiated that in cognitive terms it is important to conduct an analysis of the studied phenomenon through the prism of scientific views and concepts, which will allow to generalize its characteristics andimprove the definition. This vector of scientific cognition will allow, first of all, to strengthen the methodological basis for further research of the human image, to define clear boundaries of the subject of scientific cognition, and to establish its cognitive patterns. The article analyzes the image of a person as a special phenomenon identifies, doctrinal approaches to its understanding. The author concluded that the legal aspects of the image of a person as a scientific research problem are research in legal science in a rather fragmentary manner, have a pluralistic nature of doctrinal understanding, require strengthening of scientific legal research, especially in of the general conceptualization of such scientific cognition, have an objectively determined cognitive nature, characterize by deep systemic and structural.

Концептуальные признаки технологического суверенитета в государственной политике и академической практике

The article presents a conceptual and theoretical analysis of the technological sovereignty of the Russian state. The work examines the main academic discourses in the interpretation and justification of the essence, meaning and role of technological sovereignty in the modern era of society development. The legal policy of various states andits key priorities in the field of ensuring technological sovereignty are discussed separately, as well as the doctrinal, legal and legislative foundations for ensuring technological sovereignty of Russian society during the period of sanctions pressure and changing geopoliticalreality are analyzed.

Mindful Wealth Management: Thematic Integration and Analysis of Mindfulness in Financial Decision-Making

Purpose: This paper explores the influence of mindfulness on financial decision-making, aiming to develop a comprehensive framework that integrates psychological and behavioral finance perspectives. It addresses gaps in current literature, including the limited exploration of personality traits like openness and conscientiousness and the role of mindfulness across generations. Study Design: The research employs a conceptual analysis based on a comprehensive literature review, synthesizing insights from psychology, finance, and neurobiology. The study also examines the intersection of mindfulness and emerging financial technologies such as robo-advisors and cryptocurrencies. Findings: The study identifies how mindfulness influences financial behaviors, particularly in risk aversion, cognitive flexibility, and emotional regulation. It highlights generational differences in financial decision-making and mindfulness’s role in navigating digital financial environments. Contributions: This paper introduces a revised conceptual framework that expands the understanding of mindfulness in financial decision-making. It includes new dimensions, such as personality traits, generational differences, and the interaction between mindfulness and digital finance. Implications: The findings provide actionable insights for financial advisors, practitioners, and policymakers. Recommendations include the integration of mindfulness-based strategies tailored to individual traits and generational needs, as well as mindfulness training in leadership development programs to foster ethical and resilient decision-making.

The role of snapchat in shaping workplace behavior and productivity

PurposeThis paper explores the influence of Snapchat on workplace behavior, focusing on employee productivity, mental health and organizational policies. It examines how Millennials and Generation Z use Snapchat professionally, with implications for management strategies and workplace culture.Design/methodology/approachThe paper provides a conceptual analysis grounded in existing literature and theoretical frameworks, including uses and gratifications theory, social comparison theory and attention economy theory. The analysis covers the psychological effects of social media validation, social comparisons and the impact of Snapchat on attention and task management. Management strategies such as policy development and employee training are also examined.FindingsSnapchat positively impacts communication and team bonding but presents challenges to productivity, mental well-being and data security. The platform’s design encourages both community building and distractions. Organizations can mitigate these issues through effective policies, training and mental health support.Originality/valueThis paper offers a unique contribution by focusing specifically on Snapchat and its workplace impact. It addresses the balance between the benefits of social media and its drawbacks, presenting practical strategies for organizations to manage Snapchat usage effectively while maintaining productivity and supporting employee well-being.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF ECONOMIES THROUGH TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION AND COMPETENCES

Digital transformation has profoundly impacted social and economic life by enhancing workforce competences, fostering innovation, and creating competitive advantages. Given that the driving force of digital transformation is technology, this study aimed to determine whether education and workforce competences are perceived as essential factors in the digital transformation narrative across diverse fields of socioeconomic development at both macro and micro levels. To achieve this, 528 abstracts from various scientific fields focused on digital transformation were analyzed using both manifest and latent content analyses, the latter ensuring a more objective interpretation of the outcomes derived from manifest content analysis. Frequency, word linkage, and concordance analyses of key concepts were used. The results indicated that education and workforce competences are viewed as vital for the digitalization of various sectors of the economy at both macro- and micro-level development. The findings suggest that technology drives digital transformation by delivering different types of value, including innovation and sustainability, while relying on education and technology-related competences. The results also revealed concerns about barriers to technology implementation, which could be overcome through education and competences. The originality of this research lies in its application of both manifest and latent analyses to identify the roles of education and technology in driving economic digital transformation. Keywords: digital transformation, education, workforce competences technology, macro-level development, micro-level development

Identification of Risk Management Techniques for Use in Dismantling Ships and Offshore Structures

Objective: To identify risk management techniques that can be applied to the dismantling of ships and oil platforms, which will result in improved risk management of this activity in Brazilian shipyards designed for this purpose, using a methodology adapted to existing dismantling models. Method: The research developed is considered qualitative, using complex conceptual approaches and analyses, through the interaction between variables present in the context, with methodological conclusions for practical application. Results and Discussion: The intention of the dismantling methodology is to list the stages in a practical way, indicating, in each stage, the techniques that are best applied and that allow for more effective risk management. Identifying the risks of each stage of the dismantling ensures that the result is safe and sustainable, as it takes into account all the nuances involved in the process. Research Implications: Decommissioning activities, based on the identification of the most appropriate risk management techniques to support implementation, planning, monitoring and measurement, can be better developed at each stage of the methodology, since the application of the techniques encompasses the entire process, from the initial budget to the separation and disposal of the removed parts, considering the risks of the activities at all stages. Originality/Value: The study contributes with an innovative approach by including appropriate risk management techniques in the decommissioning activities of ships and offshore structures, in order to support multidisciplinary engineering at all stages of decommissioning.

«ПИШУ ТЕБЕ, МИЛАЯ СОНЯ»: О НЕКОТОРЫХ ПРАГМАТИЧЕСКИХ ОСОБЕННОСТЯХ ПИСЕМ Л. Н. ТОЛСТОГО ЖЕНЕ

The article is devoted to the consideration of the communicative and pragmatic tactics used in the letters of L. N. Tolstoy to S. A. Tolstoy for 1862–1864 and 1909–1910, and the objectification of ideas about oneself and about the addressee in the evolutionary aspect. To achieve this goal, the methods of conceptual and pragmatic analysis of texts are used. Special attention is paid to the two first and last letters. It was revealed that the first letter of declaration of love has the form of reasoning, it has an explanatory and apologetic character. The letter reflects the influence of a sentimental narrative while maintaining an argumentative composition. In these and subsequent letters, directive, care, concern, open recognition of one’s feelings, approval of the addressee’s actions, negative assessment of third parties, inclusion of the strategy are used. In order to implement them, Tolstoy forms a chamber symbolarium, which helps him to implement goal-setting in a concentrated way. In the first letters, Tolstoy puts on masks of an misunderstood, lonely, aging man. Letters express ideas about the addressee as a sensual, impulsive, but at the same time cautious person. The recipient’s perception is characterized by vagueness. Sofya Andreevna is still only a young, unspoiled person for him. After the wedding, the ideas about Sofia Andreevna are concretized. In the letters of recent years, Tolstoy embodies knowledge about himself as an old man, as a victim of a hysterical wife who is unable to fix anything, as a loving husband, as a person who thinks about the spiritual. The ideas about the addressee identify Sofya Andreevna as an honest wife, mother, a man with shattered nerves, who does not control himself and focuses on the material.

The good, the bad and the evil: A unified conceptualization of negative leadership behaviour

AbstractThe level of scholarly and practitioner interest in negative leadership behaviour has been increasing, but research in this field remains fragmented, and we lack a common understanding of what constitutes negative leadership behaviour and its antecedents, consequences and contexts. To address these research gaps, we systematically review 352 papers and identify 25 different negative leadership behaviours with large overlaps in their conceptualization and operationalization. Our analysis of conceptualizations reveals common attributes that constitute the behavioural intensity and the behavioural valence of negative leadership behaviour. Behavioural intensity attributes constitute negative leadership behaviour as active, reoccurring and intentional behaviour that targets subordinates’ psychological states. Behavioural valence attributes constitute negative leadership behaviour as being unethical, lack of empathy, leader self‐worthiness and self‐orientation, verbal hostility, use of power asymmetry and harming and belittling of others. The vast majority of operationalizations for negative leadership behaviour reflect the perceptions of subordinates or colleagues, whereas only a few operationalizations reflect supervisors’ self‐assessments. Our findings further reveal that the antecedents of negative leadership behaviour focus mainly on supervisors, whereas the consequences of negative leadership behaviour focus mainly on subordinates. We develop a unified conceptualization of negative leadership behaviour and discuss our findings in the light of an impactful future research agenda that revolves around the unified conceptualization and empirical representation of negative leadership behaviour on the basis of behavioural attributes, the role of subordinates and dyad‐related factors leading to negative leadership behaviour and the integration of the negative and positive psychological and economic consequences of negative leadership behaviour.

Towards the Integration of Ethico-Socio-Scientific Issues in Science Teaching in South Africa: A Conceptual Analysis

AbstractScience teaching and learning is facing a new dilemma. It has to move from its old perception of science as a purely positivistic and value-free enterprise into regarding it as what it really is: a value-laden human endeavour characterised by historical, cultural, social and political parameters. Science teachers now have to deal with ethical, and social issues encountered in their teaching of science. In essence school science has moved from its conventional form of being a pure science to more of a social subject that has to talk about day to day social and ethical issues. This conceptual paper explores the problems that science teachers face in their teaching. The paper goes further to suggest radical approaches that teachers may use to teach these issues successfully. The incorporation of radical approaches is relevant in order to address this issue which has the potential to adversely affect the teaching and learning of science. Relevant examples from the South African context are cited throughout the paper.

Nursing Professional Identity: A Critical Review of the Concept Amidst COVID-19.

Heroism is an immutable and quintessential part of what gives rise to the phenomenon that is nurse. This altruistic discourse comes with profound consequences for the nursing profession, particularly in relation to nursing's professional identity. This critical review explores nursing's professional identity against the backdrop of gendered and heroic discourses. Two concept analyses of nursing's professional identity are critically reviewed and juxtaposed with literature on the topic amidst COVID-19. Using poststructural feminism and critical discourse analysis, the review provides valuable insights into the evolutionary significance of the concept and raises key questions around knowledge-power structures and discursive constructions of nurse.

СУТНІСНА ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКА РОЗВИТКУ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА

The article is devoted to the study of the essential characteristics of the development of socio-economic systems in general and the enterprise, in particular. Attention is focused on the dependence of the perception of development and economic conditions in the country's economic system. A philosophical approach to the "development" category is presented. Because of the research of the views of domestic scientists, emphasis is placed on the main such feature as objective changes in the qualitative characteristics of the system. At the same time, three main directions of changes are highlighted - quantitative, structural and qualitative - which are clearly correlated. Other approaches to the concept of "development of the enterprise" are considered, which accordingly focus on: its acquisition of new opportunities and properties, qualities and characteristic features; quantitative changes in the system due to the process of transition to a new, higher quality state. The results of the study of various approaches of domestic scientists and their generalization made it possible to single out four differentiated groups of views on the economic context of the concept of "enterprise development", which are structured in the form of a table. A separate aspect of the consideration of this article is the main laws of the development of the economic system, on which the concept of enterprise development is based. These are the laws of unity of analysis and synthesis, development, stability, synergy, awareness, composition and proportionality. Based on the analysis of synonymous concepts, such as "organizational development" and "organizational development of the enterprise" and others, three main aspects of development are emphasized: scientific and technical, market and organizational. The importance of managing the development of the enterprise as a cyclical process of managing qualitative and quantitative changes in the organization with appropriate information support aimed at increasing the efficiency of the enterprise in the long term is emphasized. It was concluded that development is an integral process of the existence of any socio-economic systems and requires constant control and management by management.

“THE ETHICISATION OF RELIGION” IN THE RELIGIOUS AND PHILOSOPHICAL VIEWS OF M. TAREEV

The subject of the research in the article is the reception of I. Kant’s practical philosophy in the ethical component of the religious and philosophical views of M. Tareev. The hypothesis of the study is the assumption that there is a systemic influence of Kantian ethics and theology on the formation of M. Tareev’s religious and philosophical ideas, which manifested itself in borrowing the method and key concepts of practical philosophy, as well as the central concepts of I. Kant’s philosophy of religion. The research methodology is based on the systematic philosophical approach combined with the method of conceptual analysis of the sources of views and the method of historical and philosophical reconstruction. The novelty of the article lies in substantiating the central importance of the method and key concepts of I. Kant’s practical philosophy, such as the ideas of autonomy of the will, moral obligation and ethical community of people as sources of formation of M. Tareev’s own ideas.

Education equity. Evolutionary concept analysis

The Equity and Educational Inclusion project—Perception of High School Students at the University of Guadalajara was approved and financed in 2022. The first stage of the research was to determine through systematic mapping of educational equity whether there was an updated state-of-the-art. This exercise yielded 33 open-access articles in Spanish indexed in the Web of Science (WOS), Scopus, Scielo, and Redalyc databases that included educational equity or some of its variants in their titles. The objective of this article was to present the results obtained during the second phase of documentary research, using the scoping review and Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis as methodological processes.The results of the literature review's systematic inductive methodologies show that seven state-of-the-art publications describe the evolution of the educational equity concept. In addition, the conceptual analysis elements were identified from the systematic extraction process to understand the context (antecedents, attributes, and consequences) in which other terms substitute for or relate to educational equity.Finally, documental research provided the basis for a robust theoretical and conceptual framework for developing the remaining stages of the origin study, concluding it successfully, and disseminating the results to the academic community

Factors Affecting Green Purchase Behavior Among Undergraduate Students: A Conceptual Analysis

This study focuses on a literature review examining the factors affecting green purchase behavior among undergraduate students. In the modern world the latest technology adaptation, allows consumers to be exposed to such information about product quality and benefits to them and society before going to purchase and consume it. Therefore, many governments and manufacturers take proactive actions by producing more green and environmentally friendly products. With aggressive marketing strategies in targeting pro-environmental consumers, especially the younger generation. However, it could be one opportunity to study among undergraduate students as part of the younger generation who are commonly educated, this group could be a significant group for pro-environmental consumers. There are several factors could be studied such as environmental concern, perceived consumer effectiveness, environmental knowledge, attitude toward green products, willingness to pay, and green purchase intention. This conceptual analysis study can pave the way for developing a framework and further research analysis.

Adsorption mechanism of CO, CO2, NO, NO2, and SO2 gases onto AlNNT(m,n)_k, (m = 5, 7; n = 0, 5, 7; k = 3–9)

This study provides valuable insights into two key areas. First, we conduct a detailed examination of aluminum nitride nanotubes (AlNNT (m,n)_k), where m = 5,7; n = 0,5,7; and k = 3−9, focusing on their electronic properties across different lengths and diameters. We then investigate how these nanotubes interact with various gases, including CO, CO2, NO, NO2, and SO2. To determine the most energetically favorable configurations, we use the bee colony algorithm for global optimization. Our computational approach employs several Density Functional Theory (DFT) methods, such as PBE0, B3LYP(GD3BJ), CAM-B3LYP, HSE06, M06–2X, TPSSh, and ωB97XD functionals, in combination with the Def2svpp basis set. We prioritize the optimization of structural configurations and analyze the changes in energy band gaps within the nanotubes using conceptual DFT analysis. Additionally, we examine charge transfer mechanisms during gas/nanotube interactions through Natural Bond Orbital (NBO) analysis and assess the nature of these interactions with the Quantum Theory of Atoms in Molecules (QTAIM) framework. Our findings reveal that the interaction with SO2 tends to be slightly stronger compared to the other gases, as evidenced by various analytical techniques. This comprehensive analysis enhances our understanding of gas interactions with aluminum nitride nanotubes and provides insights into their practical applications.

Decentralized Web3 Reshaping Internet Governance: Towards the Emergence of New Forms of Nation-Statehood?

This article explores how decentralized Web3 is reshaping Internet governance by enabling the emergence of new forms of nation-statehood and redefining traditional concepts of state sovereignty. Based on fieldwork conducted in Silicon Valley since August 2022, this article systematically addresses the following research question: How is decentralized Web3 reshaping Internet governance and influencing the rise in new nation-statehood paradigms? It compares three emerging paradigms around Web3: (i) Network States (Srinivasan), envisioning digital entities rooted in crypto-libertarian principles; (ii) Network Sovereignties (De Filippi), emphasizing communal governance aligned with digital commons; and (iii) Algorithmic Nations (Calzada), drawing on Arendtian thought and demonstrating how communities—such as indigenous and stateless groups, as well as e-diasporas—can attain self-determination through data sovereignty. This article contributes a unique conceptual analysis of these paradigms based on fieldwork action research in Silicon Valley, responding to evolving technologies and their potential to reshape Internet governance. This article argues that decentralized Web3 provides a transformative vision for Internet governance but requires careful evaluation to ensure that it promotes inclusivity and equity. It advocates for a hybrid approach that balances global and local dynamics, emphasizing the need for solidarity, digital justice, and an internationalist perspective in shaping future Internet governance protocols.

Interference of Cultural Codes of the CIS Countries of Central Asia: Civilizational Transformations

For centuries, Turkic peoples have lived in close interaction, which contributed to the formation of similar cultural traditions, languages and customs. This has made them a unique and distinctive historical and cultural area on the map of Eurasia. The study of the interpenetration of cultural codes of the CIS countries of the Central Asian region becomes particularly relevant, as it allows us to identify the main trends and patterns of interference of interacting cultures.The novelty of the study lies in the methodological approach to the analysis of cultural codes of nations, according to which the interference of cultural codes is considered here as an instrument of cultural interpenetration, which reveals the specific relationship between cultural codes and national identity, as well as identifies the reasons for the universalization of cultural codes of border cultures.The purpose of this paper is to explore precisely those features of cross-border cultural interaction that fall under the description of cultural interference in its original sense, which implies spontaneous, uncontrolled cultural interpenetration resulting in the strengthening of some characteristics and weakening of others, in the absence of a dominant culture and deliberate influence on the qualitative characteristics of each of the interacting cultures. This publication offers an analysis of the spontaneity and uncontrollability of civilizational transformations of border cultures, acting as a natural process of interference of cultural codes. The research material is the cultural practices of the CIS countries of the Central Asian region.The main study measures used are conceptual and phenomenological analysis, axiological and analytical research techniques, method of classification analysis, etc.The study of the CIS countries of Central Asia revealed a number of coinciding elements of culture of these countries, indicating the presence of their common national cultural and civilizational identity, which stem not only from the cultural roots common to these peoples, but also a consequence of cultural interference and integration in the process of centuries of coexistence in the neighboring territories.

Методология управления качеством образования на основе интегративной оценки

The article focuses on the study of the theoretical and methodological foundations of education quality management at a technical university, based on fundamental research and key ideas of scientists; theories of vocational, engineering and technical education; conceptual provisions, principles of assessment activities, approaches and research methods; the conceptual-categorical apparatus is clarified. Aim. To identify and generalize the theoretical and methodological foundations of education quality management at a technical university, to find its niche, basis and «foundation». Methods. Analysis of philosophical, sociological, psychological and pedagogical literature, scientific sources; state and regulatory documents on the research problem; analysis of the main concepts of this work. Results. The scientific foundations for creating an education quality management system at a technical university have been developed based on integrative assessment and monitoring of student professional development using digital resources, which ensures continuous correlation of this information with the requirements for a graduate specified in the Federal State Educational Standard and the OPOP (for a specific training profile), and adjustment taking into account these indicators of didactic conditions for the professional and personal development of students. Scientific novelty. Based on a generalization of the experience of fundamental research and key ideas of scientists in the field of pedagogy, sociology, psychology, philosophy a conceptual position is formulated on which the mechanism for managing the quality of education at a technical university is based. The practical significance of the research results is determined by the fact that in the practice of managing the quality of education, it becomes possible to evaluate the professional development of students on an integrative basis, predict changes in the development of students, and plan specific management decisions within the framework of this system.