Integration Strategy Research Articles

Integrating Lean Construction with Sustainable Construction: Drivers, Dilemmas and Countermeasures

Sustainable construction (SC) has become a primary objective of the building and construction industry due to the growing demand for reduced environmental impacts and more efficient resource use. Simultaneously, lean construction (LC), which focuses on minimizing waste and maximizing productivity, offers an opportunity to achieve greater sustainability in the construction process. This study explores the integration of LC and SC through a systematic literature review, employing VOSviewer software for quantitative analysis alongside qualitative analysis in conjunction with a comprehensive literature review. The findings reveal substantial synergies between LC and SC, including cost savings, waste reduction, and enhanced safety. However, challenges such as cost conflicts, environmental trade-offs, and worker welfare concerns act as barriers to effective integration. To address these challenges, this study proposes leveraging dynamic capabilities (DCs)—such as change management, organizational learning, organizational flexibility, and continuous improvement and innovation—as strategies for the successful integration of LC and SC. These insights contribute to academic research and industry practice, providing a practical framework for integrating LC and SC to improve sustainability and efficiency in construction projects.

Response of four Vallisneria taxa to aquatic herbicides

Abstract Native aquatic macrophytes such as Vallisneria americana Michx. are often desirable in aquatic ecosystems due to the ecological benefits they provide but are threatened by competition from invasive taxa including nonnative Vallisneria taxa and hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata L.f. Royle). Identifying potential selective herbicide management options can provide options to minimize impacts to native taxa in restoration and aquatic invasive plant management programs. Greenhouse mesocosm experiments were conducted in 2023 to investigate herbicide efficacy on two native eelgrass species (V. americana and V. neotropicalis Vict.), two nonnative taxa (V. australis S.W.L. Jacobs & Les and V. spiralis × V. denseserrulata Makino) and H. verticillata. Herbicide applications included endothall, diquat, florpyrauxifen-benzyl, fluridone, and flumioxazin and select combinations of these herbicides used in H. verticillata management. Endothall alone provided 90 to 100% aboveground biomass reduction at 3000 µg L-1 with at least 24 hours of continuous or intermittent exposure to all native and invasive species at six weeks after exposure, whereas florpyrauxifen-benzyl applied alone resulted in minimal aboveground biomass reduction. A 45 day of exposure of fluridone (10 µg L-1) resulted in 95% biomass reduction on V. americana and 7 to 48% other tested taxa. The combination of flumioxazin and florpyrauxifen-benzyl resulted in 90 to 100% aboveground biomass reduction and endothall combined with florpyrauxifen-benzyl resulted in 93 to 100% aboveground biomass reduction across taxa. Reductions in belowground biomass mirrored trends observed in aboveground biomass. No treatments selectively controlled invasive Vallisneria without injury to native Vallisneria, although efficacy was observed on hydrilla. These insights provide an understanding for differences between these Vallisneria for researchers moving forward with selectively targeting H. verticillata in the presence of native Vallisneria species and two new aquatic invasive plants. Future research should expand treatment scenarios, increase the study period, and identify potential integrated plant management strategies for field scenarios.

Enhancing Urban Connectivity and Regeneration of Historic Areas: Case Study of Heart of Sharjah

This study employs the integrative design process of sustainable urban regeneration of the historical district in Sharjah city in UAE by It also improves physical and visual connectivity and integration within the neighbourhood and among the surrounding areas to encourage walkability in the district provides a liveable community, and increase accessibility and social interaction. Applying comprehensive design strategies to promote connectivity and revitalize the public places in historical district. The study employs a combination of field studies and parametric simulation tools to investigate the district and identify opportunities for improvement. By optimizing the master plan, the research aims to enhance integration and connectivity within the neighbourhood. The study yielded several significant findings; most notable was the increment of the integration value of the optimized master plan by approximately 41% in comparison with Shurooq proposed master plan 2025, as a result of improving the urban configuration, the street network enhances the connection between the old district and the waterfront, and introducing a central plaza to be connected with Al Rola park to achieve the holistic desired approach. The study's outcomes offer practical implications for urban planners and policymakers in the Gulf Region, highlighting the importance of integrative design strategies in fostering sustainable urban regeneration and improving social interactions within historical districts. The study contributes to the promotion of sustainable urban development methods in the Gulf Region by providing insights into how to improve social interactions, promote a holistic approach to urban regeneration in historical districts, and enhance urban sustainability.

Preschoolers use probabilistic evidence to flexibly change or maintain expectations on an active search task.

This study investigated 3- to 5-year-olds' (N = 64, 37 girls, 62.5% White, data collected between 2021-2022) ability to use probabilistic information gleaned through active search to appropriately change or maintain expectations. In an online fishing game, children first learned that one of two ponds was good for catching fish. During a subsequent testing phase, children searched the ponds for fish. Half saw outcomes that were probabilistically consistent with training, and the other half saw outcomes that were probabilistically inconsistent. Children in the Inconsistent condition adapted their search strategies, showing evidence of changing their expectations. Those in the Consistent condition maintained their initial search strategy. Trial-by-trial analyses suggested that children used a combination of heuristic and information integration strategies to guide their search behavior.

The influence of emotional intelligence and employee motivation on employee performance in telecommunication companies in the sultanate of Oman

This study examines the impact of emotional intelligence (EI) and employee motivation on employee performance within the telecommunication industry in the Sultanate of Oman. The target population consisted of 4344 non-managerial employees across nine telecommunication companies, including Omantel, Ooredoo, Vodafone, Oman Broadband Company, Awasr Oman & Co, TEO, Oman Tower Company L.L.C, Helios Tower, and Connect Arabia International. Employing a deductive research approach, finally data were collected via an online survey from 354 respondents. The hypotheses were tested using multiple regression analysis. The results indicate that all dimensions of EI self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills positively and significantly influence employee performance, with social skills having the strongest effect. Furthermore, both intrinsic motivation factors, such as work itself and career development, and extrinsic motivation factors, including wages, rewards, working environment, and co-worker relationships, significantly enhance employee performance. The interaction between EI and employee motivation was found to amplify these positive effects. Among control variables, age and education level showed significant impacts, while gender did not. These findings underscore the critical role of both emotional intelligence and motivation in driving employee performance. The study suggests that managers and policymakers should adopt integrated strategies that develop EI competencies and enhance motivational factors to optimize employee performance, thereby contributing to the success of organizations in the telecommunication sector.

Humans versus models: a comparative assessment of ecosystem services models and stakeholders’ perceptions

Mapping the production of Ecosystem Services (ES) is imperative for sustainable ecosystem management. Likewise, incorporating expert knowledge enhances ES research. Here, we calculate eight multi-temporal ES indicators for mainland Portugal using a spatial modelling approach. These indicators are then integrated into the novel ASEBIO index—Assessment of Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity—which depicts a combined ES potential based on CORINE Land Cover, using a multi-criteria evaluation method with weights defined by stakeholders through an Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). Outputs from the modelling show how ES have changed in Portugal in relation to land use changes, including trade-offs between 1990 and 2018. The composed ASEBIO index is compared against the stakeholders’ valuation of ES potential for the year 2018. The results reveal a significant mismatch between the ES potential perceived by stakeholders and the models, with stakeholder estimates being 32.8% higher on average. All the selected ES were overestimated by the stakeholders. Drought regulation and erosion prevention have the highest contrasts, while water purification, food production and recreation are the most closely aligned among both approaches. Providing the first national overview about the status of multiple ES over a 28 year-period, our findings highlight potential disparities between data-driven and stakeholder-based evaluations. Therefore, we suggest the need for integrative strategies that consider scientific models with expert knowledge for more effective ES assessments and land-use planning. This approach could help bridge the gap between data-driven models and human perspectives, resulting in more balanced and inclusive decision-making.

Record linkage as a vital key player for the COVID-19 syndemic

Abstract Chronicity, comorbidities, and social context influence COVID-19 risk and prognosis, drawing attention to a syndemic dimension. We discuss how linking routinely collected data and data collected through observational population-based cohorts can contribute to advance knowledge on the association between COVID-19 and chronic diseases and social indicators. Record linkage as a multidimensional tool may ultimately enable defining and optimizing of integrated strategies, which may create multilevel public health measures to foster solidarity on health in all policies when ethical and legal barriers under prerequisite data protection and privacy can be overcome. Legal discrepancies have been proving detrimental to research in member states, including those which already had established a margin for research for the common good without explicit consent. We hence call for further harmonization of data protection requirements for scientific research activities in the EU/EEA, focusing in particular on health-related research. A proposed framework demonstrates the role of record linkage as a trailblazing key player in research optimization due to its multidimensional possibilities calling for harmonization. Key messages • Further harmonization of data protection requirements for scientific research may create multilevel public health measures. • As a multidimensional tool, it optimizes integrated strategies and fosters solidarity on Health in All Policies (HiAP).

Development of a risk-stratified shared decision-making tool for colorectal cancer screening

Abstract European guidelines stress the importance of informed decision-making in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. However, tailored tools that facilitate decision-making for underserved people and general practitioners (GPs) in Flanders are lacking. This study aimed to develop a tailored shared decision-making (SDM) tool for CRC screening, specifically a video decision aid, using a co-creative process. The development involved two rounds of focus group discussions with underserved people and five local quality group meetings with GPs in various parts of Flanders, Belgium. Qualitative data were analyzed using a Modified-Grounded Theory Analytical (M-GTA) approach to identify key themes. Findings revealed four core themes. The first theme, ‘Recognizing the Barriers to Screening’, identifies challenges such as a lack of time, staff, and tools for GPs, as well as language and literacy barriers for underserved people. The second theme, ‘Learning from Existing Tools’, highlights successful elements like visuals and simple language and limitations such as low accessibility and poor navigation. The third theme, ‘Determining the Content and Design,’ reveals that GPs seek user-friendly tools for at-home viewing, while underserved people value personalized and clear information about CRC risk factors and screening costs. The final theme, ‘Identifying Strategies for Integration,’ stresses the importance of a structured, collaborative care approach for the successful integration of the tool. The proposed modifications for the SDM tool include enhancing its accessibility with multiple language options, using simple and relatable visuals, and providing personalized risk discussions for underserved people and GPs. Nonetheless, further testing is needed to confirm the effectiveness of the SDM tool in supporting preventive talks and informed decision-making in CRC screening among these target groups. Key messages • A structured, collaborative care approach is needed for successful SDM tool integration during preventive talks with underserved people. • Further testing is needed to confirm the tool’s effectiveness in supporting informed decision-making in CRC screening for underserved people.

Unlocking employee potential through motivation workplace dynamics and incentives a holistic approach to driving productivity

Modern workplaces have evolved so much that it requires a change in how companies think of employee motivation and productivity. The study aimed to finding out the association between employee motivation and incentive systems to formulate a model that will guide on how best overall organizational productivity could be boosted. It also offers insights based on research proven strategies for building the type of workplace that will motivate employees. The research used a quantitative approach with cross-sectional survey design. Three hundred and fifty individuals were surveyed from 10 organizations across a range of industries, organizational levels. Stratified random sampling approach was used to ensure that all age groups as well as different generational and working models were represented in sample across cultures. Structural equation modelling (SEM) by means of AMOS 26 was applied and an analysis of the results revealed some important paths for critical organisational variables. The findings found was motivation, with high relationships to the workplace environment (β = 0.42), communication (β = 0.55) and incentives (p < Workplace environment was empirically shown to have a positive but weak effect on productivity (β =0.13), and the strong relationship with communication (β = 0.80). The proposed model shows a good fit in multiple indices: GFI (0.852), CFI (0.913), TLI (0.900) and RMSEA 90(74)], thereby validating the structure of the framework along with all its measured variables. These results suggest that organizations need to take a comprehensive view when looking at ways to motive and increase productivity of employees by being able understand the complex interrelations among work behaviors. This has operational implications for leaders and human resource professionals who seek a combined impact by aligning work designing, communication systems, incentive design structures and cultural integration strategies.

Evaluating the effect of horizontal Integration strategy on performance of commercial State corporations in Kenya

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of horizontal integration on performance of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya. The study was based on positivist research philosophy. A cross-sectional correlational design was adopted as the study design. The target population was 1,026 senior managers of the Commercial State Corporations. The sample size was 99 senior managers in Commercial State Corporations. Primary data were gathered using a structured questionnaire. Collected data was analysed using descriptive data analysis techniques (Mean, Standard Deviation, Maximum and Minimum) and regression analysis. The findings of the study were presented using figures and tables. The study established a significant effect of horizontal integration strategy on financial, customers, internal business process and learning, growth and development performance of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya (? =0.536, p=0.000<0.05; ? =0.548, p=0.000<0.05;? =0.359,p=0.000<0.05;? =0.201,p=0.027<0.05). The study concluded that the horizontal integration strategy significantly improved the financial, customer, internal business process, and learning, growth, and development performance of Commercial State Corporations, supported by statistical evidence. The study recommends that Commercial State Corporations should streamline regulations to facilitate horizontal integration, ensure alignment with strategic objectives, prioritise sectors that enhance efficiency and service delivery, collaborate with competition authorities to comply with antitrust laws, and proactively address market concentration and anti-competitive concerns.

Assessment methods and their impact on learning outcomes in education

This article takes a look at the various ways through which assessment is conducted in education and how these methods have impacted the learning outcomes of students. There are two major approaches that have taken center stage: formative and summative assessment. While formative assessment is a continuous process, informing students of feedback that allows them to monitor, identify, and correct their mistakes during the learning process, summative assessment measures the knowledge attained at the end of a given academic period. Quantitative analysis of results from 300 students, through a mixed-methods approach, together with qualitative interviews with teachers, indicates that students who consistently go through formative assessments have an average gain in scores of 12%, while the average improvement for students who are majorly subjected to summative assessments is 6%. It is for this reason that such findings have stressed the need for integration of formative assessment as an integral strategy that could help improve learning outcomes, rather than having the dependence solely on summative assessments.

Design and Development of Integrated Direct Air Capture and Methanation Processes

AbstractThe synergies from integrating direct air capture and CO2 methanation are assessed and quantified. Three direct air capture and methanation processes with different integration strategies are proposed: only heat integration, direct air capture sorbent regeneration with high‐pressure H2, and complete integration in a single unit. The heat integration study via pinch analysis evaluated the potential energy demand reduction. Overall autothermal operation is achievable, as the heat generated in methanation often exceeds that required for direct air capture sorbent regeneration. A novel process combining CO2 adsorption and methanation in one reactor provided the best productivity and energy demand results. However, this design requires complex cycles and strict demands on the sorbent and catalyst, requiring further development and experimental demonstration.

Cost-effective and optimal control analysis for mitigation strategy to chocolate spot disease of faba bean

Faba bean is one of the most important grown plants worldwide for human and animal. Despite its various importance, the productivity of faba bean has been constrained by several biotic and abiotic factors. Many faba bean pathogens have been reported so far, of which the most important yield limiting disease is Chocolate Spot Disease (Botrytis fabae). The dynamics of disease transmission and decision-making processes for intervention programs for disease control are now better understood through the use of mathematical modeling. In this paper a deterministic mathematical model for Chocolate Spot disease (CSD) on faba bean plant with an optimal control model was developed and analyzed to examine the best strategy in controlling CSD. The optimal control model is developed with three control interventions, namely prevention (u1\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$u_{1}$$\\end{document}), quarantine (u2\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$u_{2}$$\\end{document}) and chemical control (u3\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$u_{3}$$\\end{document}). The Pontryagin’€™s maximum principle isused to derive the Hamiltonian, the adjoint variables, the characterization of the controls and the optimality system. A cost-effective approach is chosen from a set of possible integrated strategies using the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER). The forward-backward sweep iterative approach is used to run numerical simulations. We obtained the Hamiltonian, the adjoint variables, the characterization of the controls and the optimality system. The numerical results demonstrate that each integrated strategy can reduce the diseases within the specified period. However due to limited resources, an integrated strategy prevention and uprooting was found to be a best cost-effective strategy to combat CSD. Therefore, attention should be given for the integrated cost-effective and environmentally eco-friendly strategy by stake holders and policy makers to control CSD and disseminate the integrated intervention to the farmers in order to fight the spread of CSD in the Faba bean population and produce the expected yield from the field.

STATE POLICY ON THE PROTECTION OF NATIONAL INTERESTS OF UKRAINE IN THE INTERNET ENVIRONMENT

The article deals with the problem of protecting Ukraine’s national interests in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war. The Internet is seen as a space for free expression of opinions, but often turns into a battlefield in the information war. The article analyses the processes of informatisation of society and the increase in the number of Internet users. The impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war on the leading Internet providers and their political position is analysed. Today, Ukraine enjoys great support from leading campaigns in this area, but the aggressor country is heavily funding war propaganda. Attention is drawn to the results of statistics on cyberattacks on state institutions and the public by the Russian Federation. It is emphasised that today state institutions, business and society in Ukraine have united to counteract the negative information influence of Russia. The structure of Ukraine’s national interests, priorities and directions of their protection are defined. Attention is focused on the fact that the Russian Federation attracts teenagers to extremist and radical activities on the Internet. This additionally threatens the national interests of Ukraine. Prevention of extremism is based on raising the legal, political and general culture of citizens, and shaping a positive image of the state. Therefore, it is justified to take effective measures to develop a powerful ideological corpus, a national idea and to adhere to the state’s strategy for European integration. It is important to establish systematic training of specialists in the field of protecting national interests in the Internet space, enhancing the preventive role of the media and institutional support for analytical, educational, propaganda and information work. The author proposes to develop a powerful system of countering manipulations on the Internet, which will include technological developments, methodology, ideological component, legal and educational measures. The author substantiates the necessity of Ukraine’s integration into the global and regional European information space; integration into international information and telecommunication systems and organisations; modernisation and certain changes in the information policy; improvement of legislation on harmonisation of national legislation with international standards; introduction of modern information and communication technologies into public administration processes, etc.

Current knowledge and breeding strategies for management of aphid-transmitted viruses of pepper (Capsicum spp.) in Africa

Aphid-transmitted viruses cause significant losses in pepper production worldwide, negatively affecting yield and quality. The emergence of new aphid-transmitted viruses or development of variants as well as the occurrence in mixed infections make management a challenge. Here, we overview the current status of the distribution, incidence and phylogeny of aphids and the viruses they transmit in pepper in Africa; outline the available genetic resources, including sources of resistance, resistance genes and molecular markers; and discuss the recent advances in understanding the genetic basis of resistance to the predominant African viruses infecting pepper. Pepper veinal mottle virus (PVMV; Potyvirus); Potato virus Y (PVY; Potyvirus), Chili veinal mottle virus (ChiVMV; Potyvirus), Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV; Cucumovirus) and Pepper veins yellow virus (PeVYV; Polerovirus) have been reported to be the most widespread and devastating aphid-transmitted viruses infecting pepper across Africa. Co-infection or mixed infection between aphid-transmitted viruses has been detected and the interrelationship between viruses that co-infect chili peppers is poorly understood. Establishing and evaluating existing and new diversity sets with more genetic diversity is an important component of developing host resistance and implementing integrated management strategies. However, more work needs to be done to characterize the aphid-transmitted viral strains across Africa and understand their phylogeny in order to develop more durable host resistance. In addition, a limited number of QTLs associated with resistance to the aphid-transmitted virus have been reported and QTL data are only available for PVY, ChiVMV and CMV mainly against European and Asian strains, although PVMV is likely the most important aphid-transmitted viral disease in Africa. There is a need to identify germplasm resources with resistance against various aphid-transmitted virus strains, and subsequent pyramiding of the resistance using marker-assisted selection could be an effective strategy. The recent advances in understanding the genetic basis of the resistance to the virus and the new breeding techniques that can be leveraged to accelerate breeding for aphid-transmitted virus in pepper are proposed as strategies to more efficiently develop resistant cultivars. The deployment of multi-genetic resistances in pepper is an effective and desirable method of managing viral-diseases in Africa and limit losses for farmers in a sustainable manner.

“Exploring Sustainable Investment Frontiers: A Bibliometric Analysis on current trends and hurdles in incorporating ESG into Investment decision-making”

Integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into investment decision-making has emerged as a critical area of interest in both academic and industry circles. This literature review aims to comprehensively explore and synthesize existing research on this topic by providing valuable insights into current trends, challenges, and prospects in sustainable investing. Articles, reports, and case studies published in relevant databases from 2019 to 2023 are reviewed for this research. A comprehensive search strategy encompassing keywords related to ESG integration in investment decisions has been used in the review process. The integration of ESG factors in investment decisions has evolved significantly in recent years. However, the knowledge landscape is scattered, and it is imperative to consolidate this body of research to gain a holistic understanding thus this bibliometric analysis addresses the research agenda on the impact of the integration of ESG factors on investment decision-making and the challenges and opportunities associated with this evolving paradigm. Our review highlighted that ESG integration has been shown to mitigate risk and enhance long-term returns, supporting the argument that sustainability considerations are not only ethical but also financially prudent. As per the analysis, hurdles range from the lack of awareness regarding standardized ESG metrics and reporting to concerns about greenwashing. The complexity of ESG factors and the need for robust data and analytics pose significant hurdles to investors and practitioners. The synthesis of findings from the study highlights the need for standardized ESG reporting, enhanced data quality, and increased stakeholder engagement. Future research should explore the integration of ESG factors in specific asset classes and regions, as well as investigate the effectiveness of various ESG integration strategies.

A Comparative Analysis of Policy Responses to Development Gaps in ASEAN: Examining the Effectiveness of Macroeconomic and Regional Integration Strategies

Abstract: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) integration was originally developed to respond more effectively to political and economic pressures from outside and collective bargaining power with a unified regional organisation. However, the significant disparity in development levels among ASEAN member States posed a challenge to that goal and to the sustainable economic development of ASEAN. This paper will analyse all aspects of the existing disparity in the level of development of ASEAN member countries and the reasons behind it. It will also present and analyse existing policies and mechanisms in ASEAN that address the imbalance in the level of development. To analyse the challenges for ASEAN to address the issue of imbalance in the level of development in the light of the effectiveness of the current ASEAN response to the imbalance in the level of development and the objective and realistic context of the ASEAN member States in terms of the comparison between the countries with high level of development and the countries with low level of development. ASEAN's macro-control policies, influenced by the system, do pay attention to the key factors affecting high and low levels of development, but ASEAN lacks targeted response programmes for countries and regions with complex political contexts.

Herding cats: integrative leadership strategies in inter- and transdisciplinary research programs

Herding cats: integrative leadership strategies in inter- and transdisciplinary research programs

The Relationship Between Acculturative Stress, Integration Strategy, Parenting Self-Efficacy, and Multicultural Youth's Perceived Parental Support in South Korea

Over the past decades, ethnically and racially diverse populations have constantly increased in South Korea. In their acculturation, a number of multicultural families encounter acculturative stress, which can negatively influence their individual as well as relational well-being. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the association between acculturative stress of multicultural parents ( n = 2,249) and parental support perceived by multicultural youth ( n = 2,271) in South Korea. Additionally, the authors examined the potential mediating effect of parental self-efficacy moderated by parental acculturation on the association between parental acculturative stress and perceived parental support. Moderated mediation analysis was conducted to test the association between multicultural mothers’ acculturative stress and their youth's perceived level of parental support with the mediating effect of multicultural mothers’ parenting self-efficacy level moderated by integration strategy. The moderation analysis identified a significant buffering effect of achieving an integrated level of acculturation on multicultural parents’ acculturative stress and parenting self-efficacy. In addition, parenting self-efficacy significantly mediated the link between multicultural parents’ acculturative stress and multicultural youth's perceived level of parental support. Implications and future directions for mental health professionals, educators, and researchers were discussed.

Research on the Integration and Application of Digital Resources for Ideological and Political Education in University

With the rapid development of information technology, digital resources play an increasingly important role in ideological and political education in colleges and universities. The purpose of this paper is to explore the integration strategy of digital resources in ideological and political education in colleges and universities, and analyze the effect of their application in teaching. Through literature review, case analysis and field research, this paper proposes a set of effective resource integration framework and evaluates the contribution of digital resources to improving the quality of ideological and political education.