The article explores the potential of digital technologies as a tool for developing students’ critical thinking and media literacy in the context of the digitalization of Ukraine’s educational space. The relevance of the study is substantiated by the challenges of information overload, the spread of disinformation, and hybrid threats, which require higher education students to possess analytical thinking skills, source verification, the ability to detect manipulation, and adherence to ethical norms in the digital environment. The methodological basis combines an analysis of recent Ukrainian academic publications (2024–2025), national digital transformation strategies. The author proposes a three-tier model CT–CT–ML (Digital Technologies — Critical Thinking — Media Literacy), which includes the levels of educational design, didactic tools, and a culture of safety. The educational design level involves integrating critical thinking and media literacy modules into professional disciplines, implementing microqualifications in fact-checking, ethics, and safety, applying blended learning, and aligning programs with national strategies. The didactic level includes the use of LMS platforms (Moodle, Google Classroom), artificial intelligence tools for analyzing arguments and detecting logical fallacies, infographics for data visualization, and social networks as educational communication channels. The safety culture level incorporates cybersecurity protocols, AI literacy, media ethics, and practices of media forensics and OSINT. A correspondence matrix “tool — outcome — assessment” operationalizes the model’s goals and ensures transparency in evaluating learning outcomes through a unified 0-4 scale (validity of sources, logic of conclusions, contextualization, ethics and safety, reflection and transfer). The model demonstrates adaptability across various educational programs: for humanities, the focus is on discourse analysis, debate, and media creativity; for STEM fields, on critical analysis of data, ethical implications of algorithms, and responsible technology design. The findings provide a framework for modernizing educational programs, improving instructional efficiency, and developing students’ meta-competencies essential for professional and civic self-realization in the digital society.

Low-intensity shockwave therapy (LiSWT) is a novel treatment option for patients with erectile dysfunction (ED). To date, numerous randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cohort studies have been published. To critically evaluate the methodology and limitations of the published studies on LiSWT for ED. A literature search was performed. We excluded studies that compared and/or combined LiSWT to other therapies. In the context of multiple studies from the same center with identical populations and study design, we selected the studies with the largest patient population and/or longest follow-up. Attention was focused on patient demographics, device parameters, treatment protocols, endpoints, and follow-up schedules. 45 studies (25 cohort, 20 RCTs) using 9 different LiSWT devices were analyzed. Most studies excluded men with severe ED: 6 included men with pelvic surgery and/or radiation and 22 studies included phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor non-responders. The population size for the cohort studies had mean 61.12 patients (SD 80.34), median 40.0 (IQR 27-54). In the RCTs, the mean per arm was 38.13 patients (SD 19.25), median 35 (IQR 23-42.5). Patients received between 3000 and 90 000 total shocks during the treatment courses, with 1-5 sessions per week and 2-10 application sites included. The most common endpoint was change in the International Index of Erectile Function. Only 17 trials evaluated objective endpoints, such as penile duplex Doppler ultrasound. Study follow-up duration ranged between 1 and 36months with a median of 6months. The methodology applied to the published LiSWT studies is remarkably heterogeneous, with a 30-fold difference in shock number and a 5-fold difference in weekly session number and number of application sites. These data emphasize the current inability to compare results across studies using nine different devices and disparate treatment protocols.

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the use of multimodal critical discourse analysis (MCDA) to answer the question: How do written text and illustrations work together to communicate ideologies about Black people in picture books? Design/methodology/approach Using a flexible method such as multimodal critical discourse analysis, to examine the Coretta Scott King Award-winning text, “Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre,” allowed researchers to implement the steps of an elementary school read-aloud to engage in the discourse. This study aims to demonstrate that MCDA is a practical method for teachers to use when critically examining children’s literature. Findings Three major themes were found in the analysis: financial wealth, Black citizens unworthy of citizenship and the institutions’ role in violence. Through the use of MCDA, teachers can critically examine children’s texts to encourage critical discussion in the classroom and identify needs for supplemental reading materials. Practical implications MCDA is often criticized for its lack of strict implementation methods; however, this flexibility provides room for methods that are familiar to K-5 classroom teachers. MCDA’s lack of strict implementation methods is a strength of the methodology, which supports its application across various fields. This research illuminates the need for more critical analyses of multicultural literature. Originality/value This study offers a practical approach for teachers to evaluate their classroom reading materials, aiming to bridge the gap between research and practice.

Optical technologies for multiparametric heart failure management beyond the hospital.

Voices of resistance and solidarity: A feminist critical discourse analysis of #AuratMarch discourse on Twitter

This work investigates the magnetocaloric effect-based green magnetic refrigeration technology, with a focus on Ni-Mn-Ga Heusler alloy as a promising magnetic refrigerant candidate. To elucidate the role of Mn-rich composition in regulating the magnetic and magnetocaloric properties, a multi-scale computational approach integrating first-principles calculations and Monte Carlo simulations is adopted. This method enables a detailed analysis of how Mn atoms occupying Ni and Ga sites influence the microstructure, atomic magnetic moments, exchange interactions, and macroscopic magnetocaloric response of the alloy. The results indicate that Mn site occupancy critically affects the magnetic performance: the occupation of Ni sites reduces the total magnetic moment and Curie temperature, thereby reducing the magnetic entropy change; in contrast, Mn occupying Ga sites significantly enhances both the total magnetic moment and the magnetic entropy change. Notably, the Ni<sub>8</sub>Mn<sub>7</sub>Ga<sub>1</sub> alloy achieves a maximum magnetic entropy change of 2.32 J·kg<sup>–1</sup>·K<sup>–1</sup> under a 2 T magnetic field, which significantly exceeds that of the stoichiometric Ni<sub>8</sub>Mn<sub>4</sub>Ga<sub>4</sub> alloy. Further electronic structure analysis reveals that Mn content variation modulates the density of states near the Fermi level and optimizes orbital hybridization and ferromagnetic exchange interactions, thus adjusting the magnetic phase transition behavior. Critical exponent analysis confirms that the magnetic interactions are inherently long-range and tend toward mean-field behavior with compositional changes. By establishing a clear “composition-structure-magnetism-magnetocaloric performance” relationship on an atomic scale, this work provides theoretical foundations for designing high-performance, low-hysteresis magnetic refrigeration materials.

Accountable Language: Holding Medieval Governors and Officers to Account in Flanders

Promising results reported in genetic therapy clinical trials and recent US Food and Drug Administration approvals have attracted media attention. This critical content analysis examines themes and narrative framings present in feature articles published in US news media sources following patients involved in first-in-human clinical trials of genetic therapies. Articles were collected through focused searches across US news websites and LexisNexis databases in the period from 01 January 2017 to 06 April 2022. Forty-three articles met inclusion criteria (n = 13 from database searches, n = 30 from external searches). Articles were diverse across genetic conditions, news sources, and media types. Three dominant themes emerged: (1) Impacts of Living with Genetic Condition, (2) Consequences of Receiving Gene Therapy Treatment, and (3) Risks of Gene Therapy. Narrative frames included hope and caution. Results are discussed in relation to how the value of patient narratives and content may be situated alongside the interests of different actors.

The issue of domestic violence in Indonesia has a high number of cases, so it is often raised in a film. This study analyzes the discourse of domestic violence in the film "Bolehkah Sekali Saja Kumenangis (2024)" using Teun A. Van Dijk's critical discourse analysis (qualitative descriptive), with data from documentation, filmmaker interviews, and literature studies. The results on the text dimension show the patriarchy of perpetrators and cycles of violence, as well as the diverse responses and impacts of victims, ranging from passive to active resistance to breaking the chain of violence. The dimension of social cognition reveals the influence of social cognition, ranging from voicing issues, presenting heroes, to patriarchal culture. The social context dimension links the film to the reality of domestic violence in Indonesia, such as high unreported cases and reporting barriers (stigma, patriarchy, isolation, cycle of violence). This film discusses the importance of women's awareness and courage against domestic violence.

RNA-based drugs: current, imminent and possible therapeutic applications.

This article investigates the theoretical reorientation of the term 'destiny' from the classical theological understanding of divine determinism—anchored in natural law philosophy—to the contemporary model of digital determinism arising from the convergence of artificial intelligence, expansive data aggregation capabilities, and the monopolistic tendencies of twenty-first-century technology firms. Employing a conceptual-hermeneutic framework in conjunction with critical discourse analysis, the inquiry traces both historical and present-day modalities through which fate, elective freedom, and the scope of human agency are reconstituted in a socio-technical setting. The decisive marker of the current transition is the advent of algorithmic determinism, in which opaque predictive architectures, often referred to as 'black boxes', consolidate the advantages of data monopolists while simultaneously attenuating the capacity for individual moral accountability and constricting the residual latitude of autonomous action. Such developments are masked by the self-serving lexicon of technological neutrality, yet they materialise in pronounced asymmetries of power and the precariousness of human-technical entanglements. This research advances critical discourse concerning the interplay between technological systems, corporate sovereignty, and the erosion of human agency, and it simultaneously articulates a theoretical understructure for technology policy formulations that honour both justice and the integrity of autonomous subjects.

Cardiac glycosides toxicity: Mechanisms and mitigation strategies in recent studies.

Towards the platformization of manufacturing SMEs through public cloud manufacturing resource allocation: A critical analysis of methods and future directions

Clay-based hemostatic agents: Fabrication, mechanisms, and evidence.

Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) have garnered significant attention in biomedical fields, such as drug delivery and cancer therapy, owing to their unique layered structure and excellent biocompatibility. However, the practical application of pristine LDHs is hindered by inherent limitations, including particle aggregation, inadequate targeting capability, and suboptimal immunogenic properties in vivo. Recent advances in surface functionalization strategies have emerged as a pivotal approach to overcoming these challenges. This review systematically examines the structural characteristics and intrinsic properties of LDHs, followed by a critical analysis of the rationale for their surface modification. We categorize and evaluate both physical and chemical modification techniques, such as BSA coating, silane coupling agent grafting, and modification with small molecules/polymers, with emphasis on their reaction mechanisms, modification efficacy, and respective advantages and limitations. Furthermore, we highlight the applications of modified LDHs in diverse biomedical domains, including stimuli-responsive drug release and precision therapy. Finally, future perspectives are proposed, focusing on multifunctional synergistic modifications and smart responsive designs. Through precise control of surface chemistry, engineered LDHs are expected to open new avenues in biomedicine and environmental energy applications.

Breaking barriers in immunotherapy: harnessing ultrasound for enhanced drug delivery and immune activation.

ABSTRACT This paper examines the representation of sexual violence in How to have sex (Molly Manning Walker 2023) framing the analysis in Barbara Creed’s concept of ‘Feminist New Wave Cinema’. The paper first contextualises the research by revising the mainstream cinematic portrayals of violence against women, including dominant depictions of assault, perpetrators, and victims. It proceeds with a critical analysis of how Manning Walker’s feature film innovatively addresses the entangled boundaries between consensual and non-consensual sex when there is no physical force involved. The paper concludes that visual and narrative strategies in How to have sex work hand in hand to focus on the violation of the subjectivity of the protagonist and the consequences of trauma, rather than centring on the sexual nature of the act or the perpetrator. By critically addressing the complexities of sexual consent, the film emerges as a feminist intervention that redefines the cinematic representation of sexual violence. Finally, the paper delves into the broader sociolegal framework, arguing that the growing body of work by female directors addressing this issue in the post-#MeToo era contributes to audience awareness to help identify and contest the gendered power dynamics underpinning violence against women.

Fungal Contaminants and Mycotoxins in Cassava and Cassava-Based Products in Africa: A Critical Analysis of Available Data

Surgical Oncology Breast Fellowship Websites: A Critical Analysis of Accessibility and Content for Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO)-Approved Program Websites.

The excessive exploitation of groundwater in recent decades has become one of the fundamental environmental and legal challenges in Iran. This issue, beyond threatening vital resources and destroying ecosystems, has created a profound conflict between individual interests and public welfare. The present study, through a critical and comparative approach, examines the foundations of Imamiyyah (Shiʿi) jurisprudence and the Iranian legal system concerning the exploitation of groundwater, seeking to clarify their relationship with environmental obligations and the principle of la-zarar (no harm). The findings indicate that in Imamiyyah jurisprudence, the principle of ownership and dominion (tasallut) over one’s property is restricted by the rule of la-zarar and the consideration of public interest; therefore, it cannot serve as justification for harming shared resources or the environment. On the other hand, although Iranian legal documents and higher-order policies emphasize the protection of natural resources and sustainable development, their implementation suffers from structural weaknesses and conflicts between private rights and public interests. Consequently, to achieve environmental justice and prevent public harm, it is necessary to reinterpret and institutionalize the jurisprudential foundations of the la-zarar rule alongside the principles of environmental law in the country’s water management policies.