Digital Content Research Articles

Prospects and challenges of digital transformation of the general education system in the Russian Federation

The paper is devoted to the urgent problem of increasing the effectiveness of digital transformation mechanisms in the sphere of general education, aimed at improving the efficiency of functioning of general educational organizations. The analysis of normative legal acts regulating state regulation in the field of information technology application in education, domestic and foreign literature devoted to digital transformation of the economy and society as a whole has been carried out. The main directions of digital transformation of education were analyzed. The lack of elaboration of the issues of digital transformation of general education along with a large number of publications related to higher education institutions is noted. The main technological transformations preceding the current stage of introducing end-to-end technologies in the sphere of general education in the Russian Federation are highlighted. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of digital transformation of general education management. The problems of introducing end-to-end technologies in the sphere of general education management are considered against the background of the acute need to master new technologies and the transition of the economy to a new stage of development. The tasks of digital transformation of education have been studied and the analysis of the reasons hindering the introduction of modern digital technologies has been carried out, which allowed us to identify the need to update not only the methods of conducting the educational process with the use of digital educational content, but also to qualitatively change the management system of a modern educational organization. The study showed that the digital transformation of general education cannot take place without state regulation and research in the field of correlation between the classroom and digital component. Recommendations on the implementation of projects in the system of general education are given, which allow to eliminate the duplication of management functions, reduce the cost of software development and implementation at different levels of education management.

Survey on Deep Fake Detection using Deep Learning

The rise of deep fake technology poses significant challenges to the authenticity and integrity of visual content on digital platforms. This paper presents the development of a web application aimed at detecting deep fake images and videos through the implementation of advanced deep learning models. Leveraging research in the field of deep fake detection, this application integrates state-of-the-art algorithm like CNNs for accurate classification tasks. Key features of the application include a user-friendly interface allowing for the upload and analysis of images and videos, leveraging the trained models to detect potential deep fakes. Additionally, the web application incorporates a sophisticated detection methods to enhance accuracy and reliability. The deployment of the web application on popular platforms aims to provide users with a tool to verify the authenticity of visual content, thereby mitigating the potential negative consequences of deep fake manipulation. Continuous monitoring, updates, and adaptation to emerging deep fake techniques are prioritized to ensure the web applications effectiveness and relevance in an ever-evolving landscape of digital content manipulation

Generative AI and Educators: Partnering in Using Open Digital Content for Transforming Education

Generative AI and Educators: Partnering in Using Open Digital Content for Transforming Education

Challenges and opportunities of the COVID-19 pandemic on women entrepreneurs operating in the informal food sector: A post COVID-19 analyses

The purpose of this study is to explore the challenges and opportunities of the COVID-19 pandemic for women entrepreneurs operating in the informal food sector. An exploratory qualitative approach is used to guide the collection and analysis of data which were collected from a sample of twenty women entrepreneurs. Verbatim transcriptions of digital recordings were analyzed thematically. The findings of the study indicate that women experienced the worst economic effects of the pandemic and faced a range of challenges, such as decreased customer base and demand, loss of income, lack of government and private support, safety and security fears, disrupted supply chains, and requirement for trading permits. Whereas the opportunities encompassed usage of digital technologies, alternative markets and new product offerings, and establishment of Informal women business networks. From the study findings, it is hence vital that policies acknowledge the importance of women and informal food vendors in the nation's informal food system.

The power of gibbon songs: Going beyond the research to inform conservation actions.

Gibbons (Hylobatidae) are the smallest of the apes, known for their arboreal behavior and stereotyped songs. These species and sex-specific songs are often the subject of detailed studies regarding their evolution, responses to changing environments, involvement in social behavior, and used to design vocalization-based survey techniques to monitor population densities and trends. What is poorly understood is the value and impact of using the science and sound of gibbon vocalization and gibbon stories in education and outreach to complement nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) efforts. We present an example of how Borneo Nature Foundation, a NGOs based in Indonesia, is working to use the recordings of the songs of Bornean white-bearded gibbons (Hylobates albibarbis) to inform conservation actions and education efforts. Gibbons in Indonesia are often poorly known or understood by the public compared to orangutans (Pongo spp). We showcase how a field of study, namely primate acoustics, is an untapped resource to create digital content to engage with local, national and international communities and can be developed into educational tools in the form of storytelling, mobile apps and games, to highlight the plight of these threatened species and how to conserve them.

Practical Application of Respiratory Muscle Training in Endurance Sports

ABSTRACT Since traditional sport-specific training or exercise programs do not create enough stimulus to improve the function of the respiratory muscles, the rationale to introduce respiratory muscle training (RMT) emerged. RMT is associated with improved endurance performance and pulmonary function, and it reduced respiratory fatigue, perceived exertion, or breathlessness. The purpose of this article is to provide coaches with tools to select the appropriate form of RMT in the context of the athletes' needs, using appropriate methods, techniques, devices, and testing protocols. The video abstract is presented in Supplemental Digital Content as SDC 1.

Discovery of Asymmetric Spike-like Structures of the 10 au Disk around the Very Low-luminosity Protostar Embedded in the Taurus Dense Core MC 27/L1521F with ALMA

Recent Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) observations have revealed an increasing number of compact protostellar disks with radii of less than a few tens of astronomical units and that young Class 0/I objects have an intrinsic size diversity. To deepen our understanding of the origin of such tiny disks, we have performed highest-resolution configuration observations with ALMA at a beam size of ∼0.″03 (4 au) on the very low-luminosity Class 0 protostar embedded in the Taurus dense core MC 27/L1521F. The 1.3 mm continuum measurement successfully resolved a tiny, faint (∼1 mJy) disk with a major axis length of ∼10 au, one of the smallest examples in the ALMA protostellar studies. In addition, we detected spike-like components in the northeastern direction at the disk edge. Gravitational instability or other fragmentation mechanisms cannot explain the structures, given the central stellar mass of ∼0.2 M ⊙ and the disk mass of ≳10−4 M ⊙. Instead, we propose that these small spike structures were formed by a recent dynamic magnetic flux transport event due to interchange instability that would be favorable to occur if the parental core has a strong magnetic field. The presence of complex arc-like structures on a larger (∼2000 au) scale in the same direction as the spike structures suggests that the event was not single. Such episodic, dynamical events may play an important role in maintaining the compact nature of the protostellar disk in the complex gas envelope during the main accretion phase.

Star formation in G11.497-1.485: Two-epoch VLA study of a 6.7 GHz methanol maser flare

Context. Maser flares are particularly significant in the study of massive star formation as they not only signal but also provide unique insights into transient phenomena such as accretion bursts. Aims. With this project, we aim to investigate the context of the ongoing 6.7 GHz methanol maser flare in the little-known massive star-forming region G11.497-1.485. Methods We carried out two epochs of the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) observation for 6.7 GHz and 12 GHz class II methanol, 22 GHz water masers, and continuum in the C, Ku, and K bands. Results. The VLA overview revealed the presence of five distinct radio-continuum sources (CM1-4 and N) in G11.497-1.485. The central source, CM1, is found to show signs of accretion disc fragmentation, highlighted by the centimetre-continuum-traced fragments, and is found to drive a high-energy jet, the ends of which are marked by non-thermal knots CM2 and CM3. CM1 showed a gradual flaring of methanol masers and a fading of a 22 GHz water maser, which might be signalling an accretion burst. The two remaining sources of the region, CM4 and N, make up one of the most compact jet and disc–jet systems found to date. Conclusions. The obtained data reveal, for the first time, the structure of the G11.497-1.485 region. The change in fluxes of the maser and the continuum emission confirm a transient event and reveal its impact on multiple sources in the region.

National survey on understanding nursing academics' perspectives on digital health education.

This study explored the knowledge and confidence levels of nursing academics in teaching both the theories and practical skills of digital health in undergraduate nursing programs. A cross-sectional study. A structured online survey was distributed among nursing academics across Australian universities. The survey included two sections: (1) the participants' demographics and their nursing and digital health teaching experience; (2) likert scales asking the participants to rate their knowledge and confidence to teach the theories and practical skills of four main themes; digital health technologies, information exchange, quality and digital professionalism. One hundred and nineteen nursing academics completed part one, and 97 individuals completed part two of the survey. Only 6% (n = 5) of the participants reported having formal training in digital health. Digital health was mainly taught as a module (n = 57, 45.9%), and assessments of theory or practical application of digital health in the nursing curriculum were uncommon, with 79 (69.9%) responding that there was no digital health assessment in their entry to practice nursing programs. Among the four core digital health themes, the participants rated high on knowledge of digital professionalism (22.4% significant knowledge vs. 5.9% no knowledge) but low on information exchange (30% significant knowledge vs. 28.3% no knowledge). Statistically significant (p < .001) associations were found between different themes of digital health knowledge and the level of confidence in teaching its application. Nursing academics with more than 15 years of teaching experience had a significantly higher level of knowledge and confidence in teaching digital health content compared with those with fewer years of teaching experience. There is a significant gap in nursing academics' knowledge and confidence to teach digital health theory and its application in nursing. Nursing academics need to upskill in digital health to prepare the future workforce to be capable in digitally enabled health care settings. Nursing academics have a limited level of digital knowledge and confidence in preparing future nurses to work in increasingly technology-driven health care environments. Addressing this competency gap and providing sufficient support for nursing academics in this regard is essential. What problem did the study address? Level of knowledge and confidence among nursing academics to teach digital health in nursing practice. What were the main findings? There is a significant gap in nursing academics' knowledge and confidence to teach digital health theory and its application in nursing. Where and on whom will the research have an impact? Professional nursing education globally. The STROBE guideline was used to guide the reporting of the study. The call for participation from nursing academics across Australia provided an introductory statement about the project, its aim and scope, and the contact information of the principal researcher. A participant information sheet was shared with the call providing a detailed explanation of participation. Nursing academics across Australia participated in the survey through the link embedded in the participation invite.

Gaining consensus on emotional wellbeing themes and preferences for digital intervention type and content to support the mental health of young people with long-term health conditions: A Delphi study.

Young people (YP) with long-term conditions (LTCs) are at greater risk of psychological distress than those without LTCs. Despite this, there is a scarcity of quality digital interventions designed to help improve mental wellbeing in this population. The aim of this study was to determine what YP, parents and health professionals preferred for future interventions. Twenty-six YP with asthma, diabetes and/or epilepsy (the three most common LTCs in YP), 23 parents of YP with LTCs and 10 health professionals mainly in paediatric specialisms (total n = 59) took part in an online Delphi study to gain consensus (set at 75% agreement) on four questions across three rounds. Participants ordered psychological themes that may be experienced by YP with LTCs by importance and ranked digital intervention types and delivery modes by importance or usefulness. The most common results were reported if no consensus was reached by round 3. Participants preferred a mobile phone app (73% agreement) and a mixture of one-on-one and group support for an intervention (75% agreement). The two highest ranked psychological themes were anxiety (44%) and wanting to appear 'normal' (38%), and the top intervention type was 'general counselling' (54% agreement). There was a clear desire for an app to help with the psychological aspects of living with LTCs and for a combination of one-to-one and group intervention elements. Anxiety and wanting to appear 'normal' might be two closely linked psychological challenges that could be addressed by a single intervention. The results will be important to consider for a future intervention, although further consultation will be needed for app development. Two YP with a LTC provided feedback on the study protocol including the aims and procedures of the project. Another six YP with LTCs were consulted on an early draft of the study questionnaire (the four questions), which was subsequently revised. Once the project began, a patient and public involvement group consisting of two YP with LTCs and one parent of a YP with an LTC gave feedback on the research process, lay report of the results and dissemination plan.

Loneliness impact on healthcare utilization in primary care: A retrospective study

BackgroundAn increased number of patients seek help for loneliness in primary care. ObjectiveTo analyze whether loneliness was associated with a higher utilization of healthcare facilities. MethodsObservational, retrospective study based on the review of routinely coded data in the digital medical record system in a random sample of patients aged 65 or older, stratified by population size of their residence area. A minimum sample size was estimated at 892 medical records. Loneliness was defined as the negative feeling that arises when there is a mismatch between the quantity and quality of a person's social relationships and those, they desire. Thirty-three primary care nurses (30 females and 3 males) were reviewing the data. ResultsA total of 932 medical records of patients were reviewed (72% belonged to female patients). Of these, 657 individuals were living alone (71.9%). DeJong Scale average scores was 8.9 points (SD 3.1, 95CI 8.6–9.1). The average annual attendance to primary care ranged from 12.2 visits per year in the case of family practice, 10.7 nurse, 0.7 social workers. The average number of home visits was 3.2, and the urgent consultations attended at health centers were 1.5 per year. Higher feelings of loneliness were associated with extreme values in the frequency of healthcare resource usage. Compared to their peers of the same age, the additional healthcare resource consumption amounted to €802.18 per patient per year. ConclusionLoneliness is linked to higher healthcare resource usage in primary care, with individuals experiencing poorer physical and mental health utilizing these resources up to twice as much as their peers of the same age.

The role of Video on Demand in stimulating broadband adoption

In this paper we study the role of Video on Demand services (VOD) as drivers of broadband adoption. While the research literature has highlighted the importance of digital content, such as applications and Internet platforms, as a driver of broadband adoption, no studies have yet explored the specific contribution of VOD. We developed a worldwide database of VOD services launch by country since 2012 (including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, Disney+, Paramount+, and HBO Max) and explored their contribution as contributors to broadband adoption during the period. To do so, we relied on several empirical specifications including instrumental variables to control for reverse causality between broadband adoption and VOD services availability. Our results confirm that VOD services have been a key contributor to the increase of broadband connectivity, also helping to narrow down the digital divide especially in developing nations. In addition, VOD service offers have been associated with the gradual increase in the purchasing of broadband higher speed plans. Finally, there is a significant and positive increase in consumer surplus associated with the launch of VOD offers. This evidence points to the impact of VOD services on the digital economy as a stimulus for consumer acquisition of broadband services and therefore as a contributor to the revenues of broadband service providers.

The Application of Multimedia Teaching in Primary School Classroom

With the rapid development of science and technology, multimedia teaching has become one of the important trends in the field of education. This paper thoroughly explores multimedia teaching in primary school classrooms, focusing on its significance, advantages, and challenges. Multimedia teaching plays a pivotal role in enhancing the educational experience for young learners. Through an in-depth analysis of literature and case studies, this research highlights its profound impact. Multimedia resources, including interactive digital content, videos, and animations, can engage students, enhance comprehension, and create interactive learning environments, fostering intellectual development. However, implementing multimedia teaching is not without obstacles. This study exposes difficulties with using multimedia effectively and how to mix it with traditional teaching methods. To offer practical insights, the study showcases effective approaches and solutions in multimedia education by examining examples of useful methods. Teachers’ perspectives on how to select multimedia, convey information reasonably, and develop multimedia literacy are presented. In conclusion, this paper sets the foundation for the use of multimedia in primary school instruction in the future. It offers practical suggestions for teachers and researchers to improve and broaden the use of multimedia tools, thereby boosting the educational experiences of young pupils.

Exploring pre-service teachers’ ICT competence beliefs

It is essential for pre-service teachers to hold positive beliefs about information and communication technology (ICT) and possess digital skills to integrate digital technology successfully into the teaching and learning environments. Although numerous studies have examined teachers’ attitudes toward ICT, little research has examined teachers’ ICT competency beliefs. This research aimed to explore pre-service teachers’ ICT competence beliefs.&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;We used an instrument developed by previous researchers for data collection. The results showed that the pre-service teachers had good ICT competence beliefs. A few gender differences were found between participants’ mean scores on six dimensions of the data collection instrument. No gender differences were found for many items. It was found that there were no significant differences in the years of study of participants across five different grade levels. However, the lowest mean scores were found in analyzing and reflecting, problem-solving, and information and data literacy. Conversely, the highest mean scores were detected in communication and collaboration, digital content creation, and safety and security. Based on these findings, recommendations have been made for practice and future research.

US wool industry perceptions of digital record keeping and wool supply-chain traceability

US wool industry perceptions of digital record keeping and wool supply-chain traceability

Design of Visual Communication Experience Based on Virtual Reality Technology

Visual communication experiences have been revolutionized by virtual reality (VR) technology, offering users immersive and captivating interactions with digital content. Through VR headsets and immersive environments, users can engage with visual content in unprecedented ways, feeling as though they are physically present within the digital space. Whether exploring virtual art galleries, immersive storytelling experiences, or interactive visualizations, VR technology provides users with a sense of presence and agency, enhancing their connection to the content. Furthermore, VR enables creators to design highly engaging and interactive visual experiences that transcend traditional media formats, allowing for innovative storytelling techniques and immersive narratives. This paper presents the design of a novel visual communication experience leveraging virtual reality (VR) technology enhanced by Multi-Spectral Multi-Point Co-Ordination (MSMPC). The proposed design aims to create immersive and engaging visual experiences that transcend traditional media formats. Through simulated experiments and empirical validations, the effectiveness of the MSMPC-enhanced VR-based visual communication experience is evaluated. Results demonstrate significant improvements in user engagement, immersion, and satisfaction compared to conventional approaches. The users interacting with the MSMPC-enhanced VR experience reported a 40% increase in immersion levels and a 25% improvement in overall satisfaction ratings. Additionally, the design enabled creators to optimize visual storytelling techniques based on real-time user feedback and performance data, leading to more impactful and effective communication. These findings highlight the potential of MSMPC in enhancing visual communication experiences based on VR technology, paving the way for innovative and immersive storytelling in various domains.

DIGITAL SKILLS DAN DIGITAL ETHICS : TANTANGAN DALAM PENGUMPULAN, PENGGUNAAN DAN PENYEBARAN DATA PADA GENERASI Z

The speed and efficiency of the internet has made it an indispensable part of society. They can connect directly without leaving their location to people around the world through applications such as e-mail, social media or instant messaging applications. Having digital literacy skills means being able to use technology effectively to find and evaluate information, communicate with others, and create content. Without these skills, individuals can find themselves left behind in a world where so much of our personal and professional lives are conducted online. Generation Z is a generation that contributes quite high in the use of the internet in Indonesia. based on data from IDN Research Institute in collaboration with Populix from generation Z who access the internet in the range of 7-10 hours / day reaches 20.9%. This research will focus on the ability of digital skills and digital ethics in generation Z. Digital skills are skills needed to be able to live a healthy and productive digital life, and contribute to building a digital cultural environment. The emergence of hate speech, fake news, bullying, pornogoraphy, and fraud in the digital world makes it necessary to know the initial ability to use digital devices owned by users, especially generation Z so that these negative impacts can be avoided. The method used in this research is quantitative descriptive research method. This research focuses on students who represent generation Z. The factors analysed in this research include their digital skills and digital ethics. The factors analysed in this study include their digital skills and digital ethics. The data collection technique was distributed through a questionnaire. The results were then presented in the form of descriptive statistics to determine the ability of digital skills and digital ethics of Generation Z. The results of the study discuss several indicators such as the duration of accessing the internet, the use of the internet for communication, for social media, searching for information, the ability of digital skills and digital ethics including the ability to connect devices to the internet network, the ability to download applications and files, the ability to search and access data, information and digital content, the ability to check the correctness of digital information, the ability to compare information, the ability to save data, information and content, the response to share screenshots to social media, Ethics when seeing negative comments on personal posts.

Text-Based Content Analysis on Social Media Using Topic Modelling to Support Digital Marketing

This study aims to create Social Media Analytics (SMA) tools to help Digital Marketers or Content Creators create content topics for creating text-based Instagram content and support digital marketing strategy. Since no SMA tools can provide topic discovery for text-based Instagram content, this research aims to make an SMA tool. The data requirements to make an SMA tool include content text, content caption text, likes, comments, upload time, and content category obtained through the Instascrapper. The method used in this study is the Topic Modelling method using the Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) approach to find the most dominant topic in the content. Optical Character Recognition (OCR) performs an image transformation process to extract text from text-based Instagram content images. The results of SMA tool creation are tested on three expert users, which shows that 93% of test participants could use the SMA to find topic references, and 85% can still be used by users even though they find it difficult. Since the test result shows that SMA tools still need development, for further research, SMA tools can focus on developing the user experience to increase the value of user acceptance by paying attention to the ease of the SMA tools. Also, SMA tools can focus on target users such as Data Analysts, Business Intelligence Analysts, or others within a company to support decision-making for the marketing department.

"My Dead Body": Development, production, and reception of a documentary that publicly displays the dissection of a human donor.

Recently, there has been an emphasis on keeping the study of anatomy using donor material confined to the domain of medical and allied healthcare professionals. Given the abundance of both accurate and inaccurate information online, coupled with a heightened focus on health following the COVID-19 pandemic, one may question whether it is time to review who can access learning anatomy using donors. In 2019, Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) obtained a Human Tissue Authority Public Display license with the aim of broadening the reach of who could be taught using donor material. In 2020, BSMS received its first full-body donor with consent for public display. Twelve workshops were delivered to student groups who do not normally have the opportunity to learn in the anatomy laboratory. Survey responses (10.9% response rate) highlighted that despite being anxious about seeing inside a deceased body, 95% felt more informed about the body. A documentary "My Dead Body" was filmed, focusing on the rare cancer of the donor Toni Crews. Viewing figures of 1.5 million, and a considerable number of social media comments highlighted the public's interest in the documentary. Thematic analysis of digital and social media content highlighted admiration and gratitude for Toni, the value of education, and that while the documentary was uncomfortable to watch, it had value in reminding viewers of life, their bodies, and their purpose. Fully consented public display can create opportunities to promote health-conscious life choices and improve understanding of the human body.

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The implementation of digital broadcasting policies in Indonesia was marked by the issuance of Law Number 11/2020 concerning Job Creation, which was followed by the migration from analog to digital broadcasting (Analog Switch Off/ASO). The dynamics of digital broadcasting are caused by the tug of war-between the legislative, executive, judiciary, academics, nongovernmental organizations, and the broadcasting media industry itself. What is the policy of digital broadcasting after the implementation of Law Number 11/2020 concerning Job Creation, especially Article 60 A regarding ASO on November 2, 2022? What are the opportunities and challenges that communication-based tertiary institutions have in utilizing digital broadcasting in Indonesia? The paradigm of this research is qualitative. Data collection techniques through observations on digital broadcasting business trends, interviews, and legal studies. As a result, the digital broadcasting policy has been running quite well so far. Although implementation in each field is constrained by various problems: infrastructure, infraculture, human resources, and the extent of territory. Findings found that higher education institutions must be able to take advantage of opportunities for digital broadcasting policies as a means of disseminating information. The latest research results indicate that universities can establish digital television companies or content providers as well as a place for distributing work for college graduates. Keywords: Broadcasting, digital, ASO, universities, policy.