With the deepening integration of education and production, as well as the transformation and modernization of industrial sectors, the development of a corps of "dual-skilled" teachers in vocational education has become a key tool for improving the quality of training technical specialists and qualified personnel. This article examines practical issues such as institutional barriers, weak interaction between educational institutions and enterprises, and the lagging assessment system. The authors analyze the causes of these barriers from the perspective of policy implementation, incentive mechanisms, and professional development, proposing a three-dimensional strategy including standardized certification, the creation of professional communities, and a comprehensive incentive system. This ensures the necessary human resource support for the high-quality development of vocational education.

This article sets out an assertion that a mass art project can make a virtue of ‘network extension’ through an Instagram account, to build creative community, new connections, and physical artwork outcomes. We Are Making A Film About Mark Fisher is an example of a ‘manifested artwork’, where Fisher’s ideas on capitalism and community are explored through electronic media. We have taken the work of critical theorist, Mark Fisher, and subjected it to a process of détournement, alluding to the work of Guy de Bord and The Situationists. The thing in itself—Fisher’s processed ideas—are reprocessed and held up against the posthumous period between 2017 and now, since he died. The assertion in the work is that while the tools are circumscribed by a set of ‘standards’ and ‘production processes’, this does not delimit them from being employed towards the evolution of embodied and shared actions that develop a counter-narrative or something that eschews the methods of Hollywood or broadcast television documentaries. We just have to learn ways to do this. ‘Decapitalising’ a process, working with human agency and good will, turns the platform of Instagram into a tool of empowerment—reappropriating the algorithm and capturing the collective back from the closed corporate system of control. We see that a form of value is pulled back out of the machinic effects of a proprietary platform.

The article represents a comprehensive comparative research on administrative reforms in the local self-government system in the Republic of Armenia (RA), European model countries and Georgia. Research shows that reforms remake the logic of local public administration and political system to serve the needs of good governance, to develop better administration. The aim of current research is to clarify the outcomes of local administrative reforms held in the RA. The research purpose is the following: reforms are often debated as either strategic steps towards improved governance and citizen participation (a gambit) or manipulative maneuvers to consolidate power (a political trick). Due to the creation of new communities and merging the previous smaller ones, the research study analyzes possible policy options in the area of local self-governance of RA. An important aspect of research here is the analysis of political impacts based on the municipal reforms and decentralization.

The article substantiates the author's methodology for forming research competence in future physical education teachers through the integration of theoretical training, practice-oriented tasks, and reflective analysis of pedagogical experience. A modular learning system is proposed, combining basic research skills with field-specific methods of sports science and involving the sequential mastery of five interrelated modules. The structure of research competence is revealed, including cognitive (knowledge of scientific research methodology, methods of collecting and analyzing anthropometric data, specifics of research in physical education), operational-activity (ability to formulate a research problem, plan research, apply methods of diagnosing physical development and motor readiness, process statistical data), reflective (ability to critically analyze one's own pedagogical activity, evaluate research results, correct work methods), and motivational-value (awareness of the importance of research activity for professional development, aspiration for continuous improvement) components. The methodology is implemented through five sequential modules: Module 1 «Fundamentals of Scientific Research»; Module 2 «Diagnostic Methods in Physical Culture»; Module 3 «Statistical Data Processing»; Module 4 «Action Research»; Module 5 «Presentation of Research Results». Methodological recommendations for implementing the methodology include principles of gradualness, integration with pedagogical practice, individualization of educational trajectories, use of digital technologies (Google Workspace, Kinovea), mentorship by scientific supervisors, and creation of research communities. The proposed methodology ensures systematic learning via interactive methods, collaborative learning, digital tools, and mentorship, promoting the development of critical thinking and adaptation of teaching methods to students' needs. Prospects for further research involve studying long-term effects on graduates' professional activities and developing online components for blended learning.

Grounded in the holistic health theory of body-mind-spirit, this study uses a horticultural group intervention approach to examine the effectiveness of promoting holistic child development in social work practice. It aims to provide innovative perspectives and methodologies for social work practitioners and to support the creation and growth of child-friendly communities in mainland China. The study was conducted in the Z Child-Friendly Community of N City and involved 160 children who were divided into an intervention and control group for practical implementation. Evaluation was carried out using both quantitative and qualitative techniques. The results indicate that the Body-Mind-Spirit Horticulture group intervention is effective in promoting holistic health development in children by reducing stress, optimising emotional state, and promoting harmonious coexistence with nature. These findings have significant practical relevance. The study also discusses the challenges and limitations of implementing the holistic health group counselling programme in child-friendly communities.

The study sets out to examine the green strategies for improving sustainable project management in the delivery of infrastructural developments, providing a pathway for the creation of eco-friendly, resilient cities and communities. The study adopted a quantitative approach using survey questionnaire administered to practising construction project managers to examine their perceptions on the green strategies integration into project management practice. Three significant clusters are considered. These include leadership and capacity building, operational efficiency and innovation, as well as sustainable governance and resource management of green strategies for improving sustainable project management. These three strategies were identified from the data elicited from the study participants. The study provides a unique contribution to knowledge by categorizing green strategies for integrating sustainability into construction project management for a wider goal of developing sustainable and resilient urban environment. The study will be particularly beneficial to project managers, policymakers and other stakeholders involved in the construction process and development of eco-friendly and resilient cities through the implementation of green strategies in the management of projects.

Creating a cast of characters by attending to their relational dynamics is a critical aspect of most long-form storywriting. However, our formative study (N=14) reveals that writers struggle to envision new characters that could influence existing ones, balance similarities and differences among characters, and intricately flesh out their relationships. Based on these observations, we designed Constella , an LLM-based multi-agent tool that supports storywriters’ interconnected character creation process. Constella suggests related characters (FRIENDS DISCOVERY feature), reveals the inner mindscapes of several characters simultaneously (JOURNALS feature), and manifests relationships through inter-character responses (COMMENTS feature). Our 7–8 day deployment study with storywriters (N=11) shows that Constella enabled the creation of expansive communities composed of related characters, facilitated the comparison of characters’ thoughts and emotions, and deepened writers’ understanding of character relationships. We conclude by discussing how multi-agent interactions can help distribute writers’ attention and effort across the character cast.

Why does nature force the creation of proteobacteria community in the estuarine ecosystem? - A theoretical model.

This study examines the brand awareness and identity of Papermark, a Jakarta-based creative stationery brand, and proposes strategies to strengthen its position in Indonesia’s stationery market. Although Papermark has grown steadily, its visibility, digital presence, and customer engagement remain limited compared to those of its emerging and established competitors. This study identifies the drivers of awareness, diagnoses gaps between internal brand intentions and consumer experiences, and formulates recommendations to support long-term development. A mixed-method approach was used. Quantitatively, an online survey was analyzed using descriptive statistics and reliability testing to capture the perceptions of product aesthetics, functionality, personalization, digital touchpoints, and brand recall. Qualitatively, structured interviews with internal stakeholders, loyal customers, and potential customers explored operational priorities, brand meaning, and customer discovery paths. The integration of both sources enables an assessment of the current performance. The findings indicate that Papermark is perceived positively in terms of product quality, design consistency, and lifestyle. However, awareness is constrained by weak digital engagement, limited community building, and the underutilization of social media. Many respondents discovered the brand through offline retail, bazaars, or word-of-mouth rather than through digital channels. Younger consumers particularly associate stationery brands with high online activity, interactive content, and collaborative campaigns. This study recommends a digital community-centered strategy: identity-led content curation, consistent posting cadence, collaboration with creative communities, user-generated content activation, and interactive engagement tactics. Strengthening storytelling, improving search visibility, and integrating online and offline touchpoints are also recommended to elevate visibility, reinforce perceived value, and build customer relationship

Abstract In line with the objective endorsed by the Council of the European Union, a climate-neutral European Union must be achieved by 2050. This means significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the EU by 2050 and finding ways to offset residual and unavoidable emissions. Energy communities, in particular, are seen as citizen-led energy actions that will help pave the way for a clean energy transition. Along with the European Union’s objective of achieving climate neutrality by 2050, the involvement of citizens in the energy transition and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is of paramount importance. One way to facilitate the transition is through the creation of energy communities: citizen-led initiatives that promote the use of renewable energy sources and local energy production. However, the success of these initiatives depends not only on regulatory and technological conditions, but also on citizens’ willingness to cooperate and act collectively. The paper explores what would motivate Latvian residents to participate in energy communities and assesses their potential for engagement, with a particular focus on multi-apartment buildings and their potential role in energy communities. Drawing on a theoretical literature review and survey data, the study assesses the awareness, motivation, and barriers to the development of energy communities among the public and building managers. It provides an in-depth analysis of residents’ attitudes and their potential for participation in Latvia – a country where the concept of energy communities is still relatively new and largely unexplored. The results of the study show that residents prefer economic benefits over the benefits of the local community or the environment, and also show the small experience of the population in collective action. These findings of the study contribute to a broader understanding of the social aspects of the European energy transition in the case of Latvia and are useful for both policy makers and local governments, which should take the lead in organising and coordinating the development of energy communities.

Abstract This paper proposes a conceptual bridge between pacifism and prefigurative politics through the introduction of the notion of prefigurative pacifism. While pacifism is often viewed as apolitical or utopian, the paper argues for a prefigurative framing of pacifism as an active mode of political resistance. Drawing on interdisciplinary literature, the paper suggests that ascetic forms of pacifism embody a distinct mode of political engagement—one that enacts alternative socio-political relations in the present rather than pursuing change through strategic confrontation. This argument is grounded in a historical case study of Bulgaria’s early twentieth-century Tolstoyan and vegetarian–pacifist movement and one of its ideologues, Iliya Enchev, whose doctrine of “scientific vegetarianism” informed the creation of an intentional community committed to pacifist ethics. The paper contributes to renewed efforts to theorize pacifism’s political relevance by reframing it as a practice of world-building, offering new directions for research on nonviolence, ethics, and resistance.

Municipal solid waste (MSW) systems were initially developed to address society's needs for managing waste from manufacturing and consumption. However, modern cities produce waste with new characteristics that introduce various challenges and opportunities for MSW systems. Consequently, MSW systems must evolve to capitalize on these opportunities and address emerging threats by leveraging their strengths. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of current material and waste flows in modern cities and evaluates the state of an Argentinean MSW system using the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats methodology. Following this analysis, which includes consultations with several experts, a range of improvement strategies is identified, and the implementation of many of these strategies is discussed, taking into account the specific characteristics of the case study. The findings highlight the value of the proposed approach in developing strategies to enhance the efficiency and resilience of MSW systems, ultimately contributing to the creation of more sustainable and liveable communities.

ABSTRACT This project explores the impact of adult playfulness and social participation through the methods of land art and arts-based engaged ethnography, demonstrating the role of play in enhancing adults’ sense of accomplishment and community cohesion. Due to societal constraints on adult roles in modern contexts, opportunities for relaxation and recreation are often limited. This study aims to challenge conventional notions by designing activities encouraging adults to embrace playfulness within natural environments and communal settings while investigating how these activities provide emotional support and connectedness. Near the Miyahara Coal Mine Pit in Omuta, Japan, relevant stakeholders in Japan, the Strategic Design Advanced Project course of the Kyushu University, and Omuta City, organised a collaborative land art workshop demonstrating how art-based approaches could foster community cohesion through cooperation, creative expression, and meaningful interaction. Using arts-based engaged ethnography (ABEE), the study further examined the emotional experiences elicited by the art activities. By integrating play into natural and social contexts, this initiative alleviates the stigma surrounding play and playfulness present in adulthood by repositioning it as a leisure activity for promoting creative community engagement in third places. This approach highlights land art’s potential to strengthen social bonds and challenge cultural biases against adult playfulness.

The article considers current issues of applying ethical restrictions in theater and cinema in foreign countries and in the Russian Federation. A comparative and historical analysis of the introduction of ethically motivated prohibitions is conducted with regard to creation of films and theatrical performances in the USA, Great Britain, and the European Union. The article argues that ethical norms in Russia should be formalized through the development of a unified conceptual framework and industry-specific ethical standards in the field of theater and cinema. This will ensure transparency and enhance the effectiveness of interaction between the creative community and the institutions implementing state policy in the arts. The possibilities of using the experience of applying ethical restrictions in the conduct of forensic ethics examination are shown, as well as the advantages of ethical standards for unifying the understanding and interpretation of ethical norms. When conducting a forensic ethics examination, it is advisable to consider the experience of applying ethical restrictions and to use the provisions of ethical standards and legal acts containing ethical regulations and norms as an object for comparative research.

This paper explores how creative professionals—such as artists, writers, and architects—engage with digital archaeological and heritage data. Through a quality-in-use framework, the study examines the motivations, access methods, and barriers encountered by non-archaeology professionals' audiences. The research combined interviews, eye-tracking experiments, and post-experiment questionnaires. Findings reveal three levels of interest in archaeological data within the creative industries: inspiration, improvisation, and reconstruction—each requiring varying information behaviour and degrees of data accuracy. At the heart of the study is the inspirational use of data, highlighting how non-specialists seek archaeological resources for creative purposes. Creative industries professionals were chosen as the study group because understanding their methods of accessing digital archaeological data and the barriers they face is not only relevant to the creative industries but also contributes to broader knowledge about how non-archaeology professionals engage with data and information produced by professional archaeologists in archaeology data archives, and how such data can be understood and accessed by broader audiences. The study identifies four key barriers: (i) professional archaeological terminology, (ii) search behaviours shaped by simple keyword search, (iii) lack of interpretive context, and (iv) a predominance of text over visuals—factors that limit the reuse of archaeological data in creative and public-facing contexts. These challenges limit the accessibility and creative reuse of archaeological data. The research emphasises the need for more user-friendly, visually-rich, and interpretative resources to foster engagement between archaeology and broader creative communities. This research was conducted as part of the TETRARCHs (Transforming Data Re-use in Archaeology) project.

This work aims to propose a regulatory framework for the creation of energy communities in Ecuador by referencing successful international experiences and adapting them to the national context. Through a detailed analysis of the current legal framework regarding distributed generation and renewable energy, the study identifies existing opportunities and limitations for implementing such communities. The research applied a qualitative and documentary methodology, including a comprehensive literature review and expert interviews with academics, officials from public and private energy generation and transmission companies. Additionally, successful energy community models from countries such as Spain, Germany, and the USA were examined. The major findings include the lack of specific regulations in Ecuador, which hinders the development of decentralized energy systems. Based on this, a normative proposal was developed to promote the use of renewable energy and citizen participation in energy production and management. This study contributes to Ecuador’s energy transition by encouraging decentralization and sustainability, and it offers concrete strategies for the technical, economic, and social feasibility of energy communities. The findings aim to support policy-making and investment in renewable energy and distributed generation projects.

Background Digital transformation has emerged as a key driver of competitiveness across industries, yet its adoption in the upcycling craft sector remains insufficiently explored. Existing studies often focus on large enterprises, leaving a research gap in understanding how micro-scale, resource-constrained upcycling businesses integrate digital technologies, specifically in creative industry. This study addresses this gap by developing the Behavioral-Based Digital Transformation (BBDT) model to investigate behavioral determinants of digital adoption, implementation, and innovation outcomes in Indonesia’s sustainability-oriented creative sector. Method This study employed a sequential exploratory mixed-methods approach. The qualitative phase involved field observations and in-depth interviews with three upcycling craft enterprises, while the quantitative phase surveyed 30 micro-scale upcycling businesses across multiple Indonesian regions. Data were analyzed using thematic coding, NVivo software, and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to test the proposed Behavioral-Based Digital Transformation (BBDT) model. Results and Conclusion Findings indicate that internal and external factors, including leadership commitment, financial capability, and market demand, significantly shape attitudes and behavioral intentions toward digital adoption. Behavioral intentions, in turn, drive digital technology implementation, enhancing operational efficiency, material optimization, and product innovation. Digital adoption acts as both an outcome and enabler of sustainable transformation, with innovation reinforcing continued engagement with technology. The study confirms the mediating role of behavioral intention and underscores the critical importance of human and organizational readiness. These insights offer theoretical contributions to TAM, TPB, and IDT integration and practical guidance for policymakers, creative communities, and micro-enterprise owners.

This article critically analyzes the status of technology education in early primary school, with a focus on the problem of infantilization that limits its cognitive and developmental potential. Drawing on theoretical frameworks and empirical studies, it identifies key challenges, including content oversimplification, underestimation of children’s technical abilities, insufficient teacher preparation, and weak integration of scientific principles. The analysis highlights the multifaceted role of technology education, encompassing not only practical skills but also the development of conceptual understanding, creativity, and critical thinking. The article argues for the adoption of inquiry-based and constructivist pedagogies, such as problem-based learning and constructionism, as promising approaches to foster active engagement and deeper understanding. Recommendations emphasize systemic teacher training, the creation of professional learning communities, and strategic use of digital tools to support enriched learning environments. The paper concludes that strengthening the scientific and intellectual rigor of early technology education is essential to align educational practices with societal technological advances and to support holistic student development.

Stunting remains a nutritional problem among children under five in Sarirejo Village, with a prevalence of 5.56% in 2025. This community service program aimed to improve nutrition literacy and prevent stunting through the "Pelita Gizi" program, which employed creative educational approaches. The methods included nutrition education using animated videos, demonstrations of "Isi Piringku" (balanced plate), and an educational game "Susun Isi Piringku". The activity involved 12 mothers of toddlers selected through purposive sampling in RW 08 Sarirejo. Evaluation was carried out through pre-test and post-test, as well as monitoring the application of balanced nutrition practices at home. The results showed an increase in participants' knowledge, with average post-test scores rising from 83% to 93%. One-week monitoring also indicated positive changes in children's dietary practices. The educational media were well received and considered easier to understand than conventional counseling. The "Pelita Gizi" program proved effective in improving nutrition literacy and has the potential to be replicated as a creative community nutrition education model

The purpose of this article is to comprehensively analyse the dynamics of digital initiatives in US academic libraries in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Research methodology. The article uses historical and chronological analysis (to identify the stages of development of digital initiatives), as well as content analysis of scientific publications, reports of professional associations (e.g., Digital Library Federation, ASIS&T) and job advertisements. The latter method enables the tracking of demand dynamics for new professional competencies and changes in the professional profile of librarians. Scientific novelty. The scientific novelty of the study lies in its being one of the first in Ukrainian academic discourse to specifically and systematically investigate the dynamics of digital initiatives in US academic libraries, rather than focusing on individual aspects of their digitisation. Conclusions. It has been proven that at the end of the 20th and beginning of the 21st centuries, academic libraries in the United States underwent a significant transformation that changed their paradigm and identity: from curators of physical artefacts, they became active participants in the digital environment and hubs of technological services. This dynamic was accompanied by the differentiation of professional roles (digital initiatives librarian, digital curator, digital research librarian, etc.) and institutional consolidation through the creation of professional communities. The article traces the transformation from isolated technological projects (electronic catalogues, digitisation) to integrated programmes covering institutional repositories, data management, digital humanities and open access. Despite significant successes, the industry continues to face key challenges, including the need to bridge the gap between the technological requirements of practice and library education, as well as ensuring the long-term preservation of digital content and the sustainability of digital projects. The experience of the United States is critical to the development of strategies for academic libraries in the context of global digital transformation.