National Values Research Articles

Study on the Social Issues of the “Ancestral Temple Revival” in China

In recent years, the revival of ancestral halls has been rapidly gaining momentum across various regions in China. This paper takes the eastern region of Hubei Province as a case study and, based on extensive fieldwork, investigates the main reasons behind the accelerated revival of ancestral halls in contemporary China and the social issues concealed behind this phenomenon. The key issues identified include: (1) the serious tendency for excessive comparison in the construction of ancestral halls and the negative impact this has on social values; (2) the deep penetration of grassroots administrative power into the construction of ancestral halls and the potential corruption problems arising from this involvement; (3) the compulsory fundraising for ancestral hall construction and the heavy economic burden it places on the impoverished rural population; in addition, the challenges related to the transformation of the shared nature of existing ancestral halls, the vulgarization of aesthetics in newly built ancestral halls, and the current divergence between the revival of ancestral halls and the mainstream national values. Finally, the paper offers recommendations on these issues, aimed at actively responding to the current exploration and practice of rural revitalization in China, particularly the goal of "inheriting, developing, and enhancing agricultural civilization, and promoting the prosperity of rural culture."

Mitigating Land Degradation Through Sustainable Urban Landscapes Planning

Land-take leads to the loss of natural and semi-natural areas. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development highlights the important role played by land-take and degradation mitigation to promote sustainable cities. This research aims to assess (1) the temporal dynamics of land-take and land degradation, (2) their spatial configuration, and (3) their ecological effects in three Italian urban landscapes. Spatial analyses from 2006 to 2022 reveal a significant urban sprawl, with an increase in land-take across all municipalities, with the highest land-take per capita in Nardò, higher than the national value. The land-take patterns showed the highest aggregation in Galatone, the smallest municipality. This municipality showed the highest percentage of degraded land (60% of the total area), followed by Lecce (about 47%) and then Nardò (about 42%), where it is possible to notice several areas of improvements (743 ha) scattered throughout the landscape. Degraded areas have increasingly impacted natural areas (25% in Lecce, 22% in Galatone, and 10% in Nardò). The results are discussed in terms of methodology limitations and policy-making implications, highlighting the important role of tools like Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) in assessing the coherence of landscape plans with sustainable development targets.

Balanced Scorecard-Based Performance Measurement of the Catholic Education Institution in Indonesia (A Case Study in SMPS Maniamas Ngabang, Pontianak)

This research applied Balance Scorecard to analyze the performance measurement of a Catholic Education Institution in Indonesia and studied SMPS Maniamas Ngabang, Pontianak as the case. It emphasized two important values of spirituality and nationality that are very common become the focus of the Catholic education institutions in Indonesia. Based on descriptive-qualitative analysis, the performance of each perspective of the Balance Scorecard results in the financial perspective is passably, the customer perspective is passably, the internal business process is passably, and the learning and growth perspective is fairly good. In general, SMPS Maniamas Ngabang has a good performance. Furthermore, the depth interview indicated that the spirituality and nationality aspects became a central focus in the entire school management system. The school managed by the brotherhood of Province Capuchin of Pontianak has made efforts to grow and develop the values of Capuchin spirituality and nationality in the students. The efforts of cultivation are well integrated in the fourth perspective of BSC.

Management Supervision Strategy to Encourage the Implementation of Religious Moderation Values in the Digital Era

Purpose of the study: This study aims to determine the supervision of Madrasah management in instilling the values of Religious Moderation in MAN 2 Bengkulu City. Methodology: The method used in this study is qualitative descriptive with a phenomenological approach. The research data sources are primary and secondary, and data collection techniques are conducted through observations, interviews, and documentation. The location of the research is in MAN 2, Bengkulu City. Main Findings: The study results show that the researcher found that the curriculum used already contains the values of religious moderation. The material is already content about tolerance and pluralism in line with the emphasis on character education in the curriculum, including tolerance, pluralism, and national values, at every level of education. Parents actively participate because parental involvement is essential in supporting the teaching of tolerance and pluralism in schools. Parents act as role models for children in instilling the values of tolerance, mutual respect, and appreciation for differences. Novelty/Originality of this study: Development of an information technology-based management supervision model to monitor the implementation of religious moderation values. The concept of "Digital Moderation" is a new approach to facing the challenges of the digital era, integrating the value of religious moderation with the principles of artificial intelligence. This research makes an academic contribution and offers concrete solutions to the challenges Islamic educational institutions face in building a moderate and competitive generation in the digital era.

Strengthening Integrated Mutual Understanding of Social Sciences Learning in Islamic Education Institutions: A Comparative Study in Madrasas, Islamic Boarding Schools and Integrated Islamic Schools in Bengkulu City

Purpose of the Study: This study aims to examine the role of social studies learning in strengthening mutual understanding among students in Islamic educational institutions in Bengkulu City. It explores how Islamic values, cultural integration, and national principles can be used as foundations to promote harmony and social cohesion within diverse educational contexts. Methodology: A case study approach with a multiple-case type was employed, guided by Yin’s design of connecting data with theoretical propositions. The study began with theoretical propositions to shape the research framework, aligning data collection and analysis with pattern-matching techniques. Data were gathered through interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis, focusing on social studies teachers' practices and perspectives in three Islamic educational institutions. Main Findings: The findings reveal that social studies teachers universally emphasize the importance of mutual understanding as a core objective in their teaching. They integrate Islamic principles, Pancasila (Indonesia's foundational philosophy), and local culture to foster tolerance, empathy, and collaboration among students. Teachers adopt diverse learning models and approaches, including discussion-based, problem-solving, and project-based learning, to contextualize lessons and encourage critical engagement. These strategies have significantly promoted mutual understanding and reduced social prejudices within the student body. Novelty/Originality of the Study: This study uniquely highlights the strategic role of Islamic educational institutions in using social studies learning to strengthen mutual understanding. By connecting religion, national values, and cultural heritage, the study provides new insights into the transformative potential of education in shaping harmonious and inclusive communities, offering practical implications for policymakers and educators.

THE HISTORY OF PRIMARY TEACHER TRAINING IN ROMANIA

One of the principles that governs education in Romania is the principle of assuming, promoting and preserving national identity and cultural values. History is an identity binding. Specific to teachers for primary education is a professional identity, conferred by common elements such as social behaviors, dominant beliefs and ideologies, elements imprinted in the professional phenotype. The paper presents a chronological analysis of the most important historical moments, political and social contexts, testimonies and legislative frameworks of the professional training of teachers in Romania. The crucial historical moments for our nation and culture are recounted, in connection with testimonies about the activity of teachers, the first teacher training courses, the first normal schools, the political and social contexts and the measures to legislate the professional training of teachers for primary education. The historical knowledge of the professional training of teachers in Romania is part of the general preparation and culture of teachers for primary education.

Moderation of Thought in the Age of Radicalism: The Role of Social Media and Political Education in Countering Hate Content

This study analyzes the role of social media and political education in moderating thought in the era of radicalism, particularly in dealing with hate content. Social media plays a dual role: disseminating useful information and spreading hate content that incites radicalism. This article uses a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis methods. The research location is in the Province of Aceh. Primary data consists of in-depth interviews with local intellectuals, including academics, religious scholars, and community leaders. The results show that social media significantly influences public opinion and people's mindsets. However, through proper political education, social media can be used to spread values of moderation and tolerance and reduce the impact of hate content. Political education that is inclusive and based on national and humanitarian values has proven effective in instilling a moderate attitude. A curriculum emphasizing dialogue, tolerance, and respect for differences is crucial.

High-Value Care Education in the USA: Lessons from a National Value Curriculum for Resident and Fellow Physicians.

Physicians are estimated to be responsible for more than 50% of national healthcare costs and hold the greatest potential to improve value by orchestrating quality-driven programs to reduce unnecessary practices and variability. A physician's ability to practice cost-conscious care has been linked to their training, underscoring the importance of integrating cost-conscious practice into training. The High Value Practice Academic Alliance was formed to help advance the value-improvement work of individual institutions through a national organization. We developed a curriculum and mentorship model for trainees throughout the country titled the Future Leaders Program (FLP). Upon entry to FLP, GME physicians completed a baseline self-assessment of their knowledge about costs, payment, and value in healthcare. Over 1year, these physicians participated in structured educational activities related to high-value care (HVC), received mentorship focused on leading a value-based quality improvement (QI) project, and then completed a second self-assessment upon completion of the program. Over four academic years (AY17-18 through AY20-21), we had 161 respondents. Most participants report some prior education in healthcare value; however, many had never participated in a QI project. Participants showed variability in their knowledge. After completion of the program, paired sample t-tests demonstrated significant differences in the subscale scores for value knowledge (M = - 0.63, SD = 0.93), attitudes (M = - 0.46, SD = 0.45), and skills (M = - 0.40, SD = 0.71) indicating that participating in a value-focused QI project improved value knowledge, t(160) = - 9.66,p < .001; attitudes towards high-value care teaching, t(160) = - 12.48, p < .001; and high-value care practice frequency, t(160) = - 6.93,p < .001. Skills and knowledge are significantly improved after completion of our program, demonstrating that a free, web-based curriculum and tiered mentoring program can be effective in teaching HVC skills and preparing physicians to lead this work.

Criminal Law Policy on The Principle of Rechterlijk Pardon (Judge's Forgiveness) In the National Criminal Code Criminalization System

This study aims to determine the criminal law policy of the principle of rechterlijk pardon (forgiveness of judges) in the National Criminal Code punishment system. The formulation of the problem discussed by the researcher is how the criminal law policy of the rechterlijk pardon principle in the National Criminal Code punishment system. This research also discusses what is the urgency of the rechterlijk pardon principle in the National Criminal Code punishment system. This research includes normative legal research, with data collected based on written regulations and experts' opinions. The results of this study indicate that the criminal law policy of rechterlijk pardon formulation is in accordance with the values of the Indonesian nation based on Pancasila. The rechterlijk pardon policy as contained in Article 54 paragraph (2) of the National Criminal Code is a new breakthrough in the National Criminal Code's punishment system as well as a punishment guideline that was previously absent in the WvS Criminal Code which is still in effect. The judge is given the authority to forgive the perpetrator of a criminal offense even though the perpetrator is proven guilty. The forgiveness given by the judge is certainly a consideration of the legal objectives in the form of legal justice, legal certainty, and legal expediency.

Some Aspects of Patriotic Education of Future Teachers

The importance of patriotic education of future teachers in the education system of Kyrgyzstan is considered. For centuries, the love of the people for their homeland, the protection of their interests and unity, and respect for the heritage of their ancestors have formed the basis of patriotic feeling. In most post-Soviet countries, patriotism has become an important part of the political discourse in order to form a national and civic identity. The formation of the Kyrgyz nation - a single civic nation uniting representatives of various ethnic groups living in Kyrgyzstan, should be really strengthened in their consciousness through feelings of love for their country, pride in it, and patriotism. Formation of interest in love for the Kyrgyz land, knowledge of its ancient history is one of the main tasks of modern education. Patriotism is an essential structural and integral part of the national idea, culture and science. Fostering a sense of patriotism is very important for the future of Kyrgyzstan. Patriotic education of future teachers helps to convey national values to the younger generation. Education of patriotic youth is a living, responsible process.

Perceived employability among European workers: the impact of human capital, training practices and national values

Perceived employability among European workers: the impact of human capital, training practices and national values

Developing whole-life carbon benchmark values for Norwegian buildings

ABSTRACT Recent years have seen an increased focus on reducing embodied greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from buildings. This is exemplified by the race to develop national roadmaps and GHG limit values for buildings. In this study, 186 existing Norwegian LCA building case studies are collected, analyzed, and presented to ascertain WLC benchmark values for Norwegian buildings. The results are shown for different building typologies, per life cycle module, and per building part. The results also show the development of GHG emissions from Norwegian buildings over time and give a projection of GHG emission limit values towards 2030 and 2050. The results can be used by policy makers in the development of national roadmaps and WLC limit values for buildings.

THE «BEREKE» CONCEPT IN THE KAZAKH LINGUISTIC PICTURE OF THE WORLD

Recent linguistic research is aimed at studying the role and place of linguistic units in the human conceptual sphere, and much attention is paid to the linguistic and cultural aspect of language. The comprehensive study of a certain linguistic culture expands the horizons of understanding, contributing to a deeper understanding of the worldview of the people. And the exchange of information and values in intercultural communication promotes mutual understanding and broadens the horizons of each culture. The ethnospecific concept «Bereke» was chosen as the object of research, since it is culturally significant for native speakers, native and developing, which reveals the nature of the linguistic and cultural code of the language. The concept of «Bereke» is considered as a linguistic and cultural code that combines national cultural and value aspects. The concept of «Bereke» in Kazakh culture is multi-layered and multi-valued. His research allows for a deeper understanding of the cultural, social and historical features of Kazakh culture. This concept embodies important aspects of Kazakh life such as unity, well-being, connection with nature and spiritual wealth. The research work was carried out on the material of the National Corpus of the Kazakh language, and data from lexicographic sources were also used.

A comparative analysis of Kazakh-English toponyms from linguistic and cultural perspectives is explored in this study.

Kazakh-english toponymic space has been stated many centuries in a rather complex historical, cultural and linguistic sphere. In general,toponymy is one of the most essential areas of Kazakh and English linguistics and onomastics, continues to attract the attention of scholars, as evidenced by the large number of publications dedicated to various aspects of its study. This article analyzes the lexico-semantic features and grouping of Kazakh and English toponyms. The facets of toponymic names in the Kazakh and English languages ​​are also discussed and it is shown that the lexical-semantic grouping plays an pivotal role in revealing the meaning of toponyms. The purpose of the study is to compare toponymic names in English and Kazakh languages ​​and group them according to lexical and semantic characteristics. As a result, it was determined that English place names are more figurative, while Kazakh place names represent real facts, persons, etc. In addition, it has been determined that both languages ​​have many similarities in the semantic area. In the course of the study were used , explanatory research, classification, structural word-formational analysis, and etymological analysis. .The study of Kazakh and English toponymic names do not only expands theoretical knowledge in this field, but also contributes to the deepening of knowledge about cultural exchange and development, national values of the two countries, as well as a comprehensive understanding of toponymic sphere.

The impact of globalization on national values and culture

This article analyzes the positive and negative impacts of globalization on national values and culture, the issue of preserving nationality, as well as the impact of universal culture and technological progress on the life of society and globalization on family values.

Use of The Scientific Heritage of Thinkers in The Process of Primary Education as A Factor in Shaping the Competence of National and Universal Values

This article analyzes the possibilities of forming the spiritual and cultural maturity of primary school pupils using the scientific heritage of thinkers in the process of primary education, as well as the formation of their competence of national and universal values.

Methods of promoting national musical culture in the process of higher education

This article highlights the importance, goals and objectives of promoting national musical culture in the higher education system. Methods of aesthetic and cultural education of students by integrating national musical culture into the educational process are analyzed. Also, effective approaches to promoting national musical values using interactive and innovative pedagogical technologies are considered. Best practices and modern methods for developing national musical culture and instilling it in students' minds are presented on an analytical basis. The article contains proposals and recommendations aimed at strengthening national musical culture in the higher education system.

Enhancing Agricultural Productivity in Nigeria Through Technological Innovations the Study of Predictive Tools and Smart Farming

Enhancing agricultural productivity in Nigeria through technological innovations with special focus on preventive smart farming is key to the growth and development of the agricultural sector as this would accelerate the production of indigenous goods and services, reduce poverty, inequality, unemployment and sustain national value, identity and norms required for national development. The aim is identifying barriers for adopting preventive tools and smart farming technologies among Nigerian farmers, examine the influence of infrastructural cost and access to finance, and propose policy frameworks and interventions that could enhance the adoption of preventive tools and smart farming. The study adopted primary source of data collection and interviewed 304 respondents, using diffusion innovations and the technology acceptance models to interrogate sequence. Finding reveals that crops are not yielding adequately due to plethora of challenges. The study recommendations include, subsidy for farmers, rural development and supportive frameworks for farmers.

Requirements for professional competence and personal qualities of a visual arts teacher

This article analyzes the development and enhancement of personal qualities and professional competencies required of teachers in organizing modern educational processes. Key personal attributes of teachers, such as love for the homeland, loyalty to national values, preservation of historical heritage, interest in societal reforms, and attention to their outcomes, are highlighted. Additionally, the article emphasizes the importance of teachers' moral, managerial, and scientific-methodological preparation, their inclination toward innovative processes, and their ability to engage in continuous self-mprovement as fundamental criteria of the teaching profession. Challenges faced by young teachers in adapting to educational institutions, their relationships with colleagues, and the significance of supporting them are also addressed.

ISLAMIC UNDERSTANDING AND PRACTICES AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS IN KALIMANTAN: IMPLICATIONS FOR DERADICALIZATION

Radicalization in Indonesian higher education has raised significant concerns, with studies highlighting the potential vulnerability of students, particularly in science disciplines. This research examines the factors influencing radicalization among science students in Kalimantan, focusing on their understanding and practice of Islam. Data were collected through surveys and interviews at five universities in Kalimantan, including both public and Islamic institutions, with participants actively engaged in Islamic activities. The study finds that while science students exhibit curiosity about Islam, their limited access to reliable religious literature often leads them to seek information from digital content, requiring strong content-filtering skills. The research also reveals that students are interested in Islamic teachings that promote good character and enhance worship. Their views on religious diversity and tolerance have become more inclusive, though some students still hold rigid interpretations of Islam. The findings suggest that effective Islamic Education courses should align with students’ interests and contemporary issues while fostering a moderate understanding of Islam. The implications for deradicalization include designing curricula that promote critical thinking, tolerance, and national values, alongside mentorship from moderate academics to counteract extremist ideologies. This approach contributes to creating a balanced, inclusive educational environment that resists radicalization.