Professional Training Programs Research Articles

Knowledge and awareness in psychodermatology: Findings from a survey among Ibero-Latin American dermatologists

ABSTRACT Background: Psychodermatology is an interdisciplinary field that bridges psychiatry and dermatology, addressing the psychosocial and psychiatric aspects of skin diseases. Managing such cases presents a challenge for both dermatologists and psychiatrists as patients often resist psychiatric consultations, complicating diagnosis and treatment. Aim: This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and awareness of psychodermatology among dermatologists in Ibero-Latin America, explore their experiences with psychodermatological conditions, and identify the educational needs and challenges in this interdisciplinary field. Materials and Methods: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted through an online survey from December 2023 to March 2024. The survey was distributed through messaging apps and emails and targeted a sample of dermatologists from Ibero-Latin America to explore their experience, training, and perceived challenges in psychodermatology. The participants were selected through non-probabilistic sampling from the staffing records of the Ibero-Latin American College of Dermatology. Results: Of 301 dermatologists, the vast majority (99%) reported a good level of knowledge in the field of psychodermatology; however, only 36.5% had substantial clinical experience with these conditions. Approximately 70.1% did not prescribe psychotropic medications, reflecting hesitancy or lack of confidence in managing the psychiatric issues of dermatological conditions. The study also highlighted a strong preference (86.7%) for a multidisciplinary approach for managing psychodermatological disorders. Significant perceived challenges included limited access to professional training and patients’ reluctance to accept psychological contributions to their dermatological conditions. Conclusion: The level of knowledge in psychodermatology is widespread among Ibero-Latin American dermatologists, even though a significant gap in practical experience and confidence in integrating psychological management into their dermatological practice was found. These findings emphasize the need for enhanced professional training programs and an interdisciplinary approach to effectively address psychodermatological conditions.

Effects of Combined Transcriptome and Metabolome Analysis Training on Athletic Performance of 2-Year-Old Trot-Type Yili Horses

Objectives: Training is essential for enhancing equine athletic performance, but the genetic mechanisms that regulate athletic performance are unknown. Therefore, this paper aims to identify candidate genes and metabolic pathways for the effects of training on equine athletic performance through multi-omics analyses. Methods: The experiment selected 12 untrained trot-type Yili horses, which underwent a 12-week professional training program. Blood samples were collected at rest before training (BT) and after training (AT). Based on their race performance, whole blood and serum samples from 4 horses were chosen for transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses. Results: The race performance of the horses is dramatically improved in the AT period compared to the BT (p < 0.01) period. The transcriptome analysis identified a total of 57 differentially expressed genes, which were significantly enriched in pathways related to circadian entrainment, steroid hormone biosynthesis, chemokine signaling, and cholinergic synapses (p < 0.05). Additionally, metabolomic analysis revealed 121 differentially identified metabolites, primarily enriched in metabolic pathways such as histidine metabolism, purine metabolism, and the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway. The integration of transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses uncovered five shared pathways, and further combined pathway analyses identified eight differentially expressed genes that correlate with 19 differentially identified metabolites. Conclusions: The current findings will contribute to establishing a theoretical framework for investigating the molecular mechanisms of genes associated with the impact of training on equine athletic performance. Additionally, these results will serve as a foundation for enhancing the athletic capabilities of trot-type Yili horses.

Role of a Dementia Virtual Reality App in Developing Situated Empathy, Attitude and Person-Centred Care-A Qualitative Approach.

The demands of any health education programme including nurse education would benefit from innovative ways to support students learning in an effective and efficient manner. Such approaches resonate particularly when caring for older people living with dementia, due to multifactorial manifestations of the condition, patients' difficulty in articulating their needs and the potential for negative care outcomes. Empathy is an important part of understanding dementia and is also recognised as a complex and multidimensional concept. This study investigated the impact of undergraduate nursing students' 15-min use of the Experience Dementia in Singapore (EDIS) virtual reality app in their tutorial lesson for developing their empathy, changing their attitude and increasing their sensitivity for person-centred care of people with dementia. We carried out content and thematic analysis of data anonymously collected via the in-class learning activities at the start and at the end of the lesson. All participating students (n = 89, 89% response rate) achieved their learning goal to experience a first-person perspective and gain insights into needs and care for persons living with dementia. The results showed students transitioned from having mainly knowledge foremost in their mind, to more empathetic and care related thoughts when delivering care to persons living with dementia. The experience made more students aware of how they could communicate care, make environmental modifications to support and develop an attitude of person-centred care for persons living with dementia and their families. The analysis resulted in four themes: (1) immersive learning-walking in the shoes of the person living with dementia (2) feelings evoked from the first-person perspective (3) little things, big impact; little things, positive impact; and (4) communicating care. The EDIS virtual reality app was an efficient and effective way for students to develop essential elements, especially empathy, as well as positive attitudes and sensitivity towards person-centred care for those living with dementia. The first-hand experience the VR app offers allows students to challenge pre-conceived perceptions about older people and those living with dementia. As such, it is a versatile tool that can be incorporated into a variety of study and training programmes for students, professionals and caregivers who provide care or care solutions for persons living with dementia and their families.

The Role of BIM 6D and 7D in Enhancing Sustainable Construction Practices: A Qualitative Study

The construction industry in Kuwait is experiencing a transformative shift with the adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies, particularly BIM 6D for sustainability analysis and 7D for facility management. This study investigates the integration of these dimensions to address sustainability challenges in Kuwait’s construction sector, aligning practices with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through qualitative interviews with 15 stakeholders—including architects, engineers, and contractors—and analysis of industry reports, policies, and case studies, the research identifies both opportunities for and barriers to BIM adoption. While BIM offers significant potential for lifecycle analysis, waste reduction, and energy efficiency, its adoption remains limited, with only 27% of construction waste recycled. Challenges include high initial costs, a shortage of skilled personnel, and resistance to change. The study highlights actionable strategies, including enhanced regulatory frameworks, university curriculum integration, and professional training programs led by the Kuwait Society of Engineers, to address these barriers. It also emphasizes the critical role of collaboration among government bodies, industry leaders, and institutions like the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research. Drawing from successful international BIM projects, the findings offer a practical framework for improving sustainability in arid regions, positioning Kuwait’s experience as a model for other Middle Eastern and North African countries. This research underscores the transformative role of BIM technologies in advancing global sustainable construction practices and achieving a more efficient and eco-friendly future.

Healthcare educators experience in supporting student well-being: A scoping review.

To explore the experiences of healthcare educators in providing support for student well-being / mental health whilst undertaking formal health professional training programs, including clinical placement and identify educator concerns, strategies and preparedness. With increasing evidence of well-being concerns within the healthcare student population and the need for resilience and well-being cultures within healthcare, much literature proposes what healthcare educators must and should do to support student well-being. A healthcare educator's role encompasses well-being support; however, little is known about the impact supporting student well-being has on the educator. A scoping review using the Joanna Briggs Institute Manual for Evidence synthesis methodology was undertaken. A systematised search of CINAHL, Medline OVID, Medline EBSCO, PubMed, Embase, EmCare, PsycInfo, Cochrane review, Google scholar and TRIP databases was conducted. 719 papers were screened and 12 papers identified to meet eligibility criteria for inclusion in this review. Four themes were identified: educators perceive students to be under stress, educators experience role conflict when supporting student well-being, educators experience personal stress when supporting student well-being and educators identified strategies to support student well-being and their own knowledge. The review identified a significant absence of literature understanding the experiences of healthcare educators when providing student well-being support and reinforces the urgent need to explore and understand the healthcare educators experience in much greater depth. Understanding how we can best support healthcare educators will ensure they are equipped to better support students' well-being in healthcare programs and clinical placements.

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN COMBATING CORRUPTION AND MONEY LAUNDERING

The study addresses the critical issue of international cooperation in countering corruption and money laundering, emphasizing its relevance for Ukraine, particularly in European integration and ensuring economic security. The primary aim of the research is to analyze and propose innovative mechanisms for enhancing international collaboration to combat these financial crimes effectively. The methodology integrates a comprehensive approach, including comparative analysis, structural-functional methods, and a synthesis of best practices from leading international organizations such as MONEYVAL, FATF, and the European Banking Authority. Key findings demonstrate that adopting international standards and continuously improving financial monitoring systems significantly bolster the efficiency of counter-corruption efforts. The study highlights the importance of leveraging advanced technologies, fostering partnerships, and enhancing global information exchange between financial intelligence units. Results indicate that Ukraine's integration into international frameworks facilitates the alignment of national legislation with global norms, ensuring robust mechanisms for detecting and preventing illicit financial activities. Additionally, the research identifies the critical role of public-private partnerships and the integration of machine learning technologies to enhance the predictive capabilities of anti-corruption systems. Practical implications include recommendations for optimizing Ukraine’s regulatory environment, establishing centralized databases for risk assessment, and enhancing the capacity of national financial monitoring institutions through collaboration with international counterparts. These steps are pivotal for creating a transparent and resilient financial system compliant with international standards. Furthermore, the study suggests the development of specialized training programs for professionals engaged in financial monitoring and promoting international dialogue through joint forums and workshops. The findings underscore the necessity of institutional reforms and strategic planning in shaping a unified and efficient global anti-corruption system. By addressing these priorities, Ukraine can strengthen its role as a reliable partner in the international fight against corruption and money laundering.

التكييف القانوني والفقهي لعدم وجوب تعويض الوسيط المالي في السوق السعودي

This research examines the legal and jurisprudential characterization of cases where financial brokers are not obligated to provide compensation in the Saudi market. It aims to study situations where the financial broker's liability for compensation is negated and establish this from both legal and jurisprudential perspectives. The research's significance lies in clarifying the controls and standards that govern financial brokers' responsibility and determining cases where compensation is not required. The research adopted descriptive-analytical and comparative approaches, analyzing legal and jurisprudential texts related to the subject and comparing legal and jurisprudential characterizations. The study included an analysis of judicial applications from 2003 to 2024, focusing on decisions by the Committees for Resolution of Securities Disputes. The research scope was limited to studying the Saudi financial market, with emphasis on cases where financial brokers' compensation liability is negated. The research concluded that there are specific cases where the financial broker's liability for compensation is negated, including force majeure, technical errors in the trading system, execution of client orders according to established procedures, and the absence of a causal relationship between error and damage. The study also demonstrated the importance of integration between the Saudi system and Islamic jurisprudence in regulating financial brokerage provisions. Based on these findings, the research recommends developing the regulatory framework for financial brokerage and updating electronic monitoring mechanisms for trading. It also emphasizes the importance of enhancing professional training programs for brokers and developing a unified system for documenting and preserving client orders. These recommendations aim to improve financial market efficiency and protect the rights of all market participants.

Effectiveness of room-of-error interventions for healthcare providers: a systematic review

BackgroundPatient safety incidents are recognized as significant contributors to patient mortality, thus demanding immediate attention and strategic interventions in healthcare systems. The room-of-error education program serves as a solution, as it provides a case-based learning platform allowing nursing students to identify and resolve medical errors within a controlled environment systematically. This study aimed to identify the context, mechanisms, and outcomes of room-of-error training programs.MethodsThis study adopted a systematic review methodology aligning with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. Comprehensive searches were conducted across key databases, including OvidMEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane, and CINAHL, by utilizing specific terms related to healthcare providers, nursing students, room-of-error education, medical errors, simulation training, and virtual intervention. Included studies focused on healthcare providers or students, error recognition, RFE-related training, and randomized or quasi-experimental trials, while exclusion criteria were non-English/Korean studies, non-original articles, abstracts, and qualitative studies. Risk of bias in the selected studies was assessed using the Risk Of Bias In Non-randomized Studies version 2.0 tool.ResultsThe search strategy yielded 2,447 articles, with eight studies meeting the inclusion criteria. Predominantly quasi-experimental in design, these eight studies primarily focused on nurses as the target population. Simulations were found to be widely integrated into room-of-error programs, emphasizing skill performance and critical thinking. Half of the studies provided preparation time, 37.5% included feedback, and 62.5% covered medication errors, with 87.5% using offline delivery, 62.5% offering individual education, and program durations ranging from 4 to 35 min, with 25% having no time limit for error inspection. Diverse content, including topics such as medication errors and infection control, was found to be delivered through offline or virtual formats and group-based or individual education.ConclusionsThe findings provide valuable insights into the characteristics and outcomes of room-of-error training programs for healthcare professionals and students. This study emphasizes the significance of practical, case-based approaches in nursing education to augment knowledge, confidence, and competencies, thereby enhancing patient safety in clinical practice.

Management of Professional Training and Development Programs for Arabic Language Teachers for Non-Native Speakers

Management of Professional Training and Development Programs for Arabic Language Teachers for Non-Native Speakers

Experiences of patients talking about mental illness with their children: a qualitative study.

Many adults with mental illness have dependent children; these parents must navigate decisions about whether and what to tell their children about the illness. Parents are often influenced by shame and guilt about their disorder, and a desire to protect their children from distress. Communication about parental mental illness can have important benefits for children's psychological outcomes; professionals could be central in facilitating these conversations. This study explored parents' experiences of talking to children about their mental illness and the role of their clinical team in this process. Fifteen parents with a mental illness under NHS care in England participated in qualitative interviews. Audio recordings were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using an inductive coding approach following the principles of thematic analysis. Thematic analysis identified 4 themes: 1. Factors that affect what children are told about parental mental illness, 2. Perceived benefits of talking to children about parental mental illness, 3. Experience of 'who' talks to children about parental mental illness, 4. Role of healthcare professionals in supporting families to talk about parental mental illness. There was wide variation in what information was shared with children, influenced by fears about how to share particular diagnoses and the impact of the information on parents themselves and their family. Participants reported that no professionals had asked them what their children knew about their mental illness or offered advice on how to have these conversations, but all would have welcomed this guidance. Improving communication about parental mental illness requires targeted training programs for professionals and age-appropriate resources for families. This study emphasizes the critical role of fostering effective communication about parental mental illness to enhance children's mental health and strengthen family functioning.

Optimizing antibiotic stewardship and reducing antimicrobial resistance in Central Asia: A study protocol for evidence-based practice and policy.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant global health challenge, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to stress the importance of monitoring antibiotic consumption and sales to address AMR effectively. This study protocol aims to optimize antibiotic stewardship and combat AMR in Central Asia through evidence-based practices and policies. The protocol includes objectives such as conducting systematic reviews of interventions to promote judicious antibiotic use, assessing antibiotic consumption trends, and investigating antibiotic overuse practices among healthcare providers. The study aims to raise awareness among stakeholders to enhance appropriate antibiotic prescribing practices. By establishing regulatory frameworks, monitoring policies' effectiveness, and providing training programs for healthcare professionals, this study seeks to contribute to the global efforts in combating AMR and promoting prudent antibiotic use.

A Brief Web-Based Person-Centered Care Group Training Program for the Management of Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial in Spain.

Shared decision-making (SDM) is a crucial aspect of patient-centered care. While several SDM training programs for health care professionals have been developed, evaluation of their effectiveness is scarce, especially in mental health disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder. This study aims to assess the feasibility and impact of a brief training program on the attitudes toward SDM among primary care professionals who attend to patients with generalized anxiety disorder. A feasibility randomized controlled trial was conducted. Health care professionals recruited in primary care centers were randomized to an intervention group (training program) or a control group (waiting list). The intervention consisted of 2 web-based sessions applied by 2 psychologists (VR and YA), based on the integrated elements of the patient-centered care model and including group dynamics and video viewing. The outcome variable was the Leeds Attitudes Towards Concordance scale, second version (LATCon II), assessed at baseline and after the second session (3 months). After the randomized controlled trial phase, the control group also received the intervention and was assessed again. Among 28 randomized participants, 5 withdrew before the baseline assessment. The intervention significantly increased their scores compared with the control group in the total scale (b=0.57; P=.018) and 2 subscales: communication or empathy (b=0.74; P=.036) and shared control (ie, patient participation in decisions: b=0.68; P=.040). The control group also showed significant pre-post changes after receiving the intervention. For a future effectiveness trial, it is necessary to improve the recruitment and retention strategies. The program produced a significant improvement in participants' attitude toward the SDM model, but due to this study's limitations, mainly the small sample size, more research is warranted.

Professional biobanking education in Korea based on ISO 20387.

To ensure high-quality bioresources and standardize biobanks, there is an urgent need to develop and disseminate educational training programs in accordance with ISO 20387, which was developed in 2018. The standardization of biobank education programs is also required to train biobank experts. The subdivision of categories and levels of education is necessary for jobs such as operations manager (bank president), quality manager, practitioner, and administrator. Essential training includes programs tailored for beginner, intermediate, and advanced practitioners, along with customized training for operations managers. We reviewed and studied ways to develop an appropriate range of education and training opportunities for standard biobanking education and the training of experts based on KS J ISO 20387. We propose more systematic and professional biobanking training programs in accordance with ISO 20387, in addition to the certification programs of the National Biobank and the Korean Laboratory Accreditation System. We suggest various training programs appropriate to a student's affiliation or work, such as university biobanking specialized education, short-term job training at unit biobanks, biobank research institute symposiums by the Korean Society of Pathologists, and education programs for biobankers and researchers. Through these various education programs, we expect that Korean biobanks will satisfy global standards, meet the needs of users and researchers, and contribute to the advancement of science.

Patient Complexity, Social Factors, and Hospitalization Outcomes at Academic and Community Hospitals

There have been limited evaluations of the patients treated at academic and community hospitals. Understanding differences between academic and community hospitals has relevance for the design of clinical models of care, remuneration for clinical services, and health professional training programs. To evaluate differences in complexity and clinical outcomes between patients admitted to general medical wards at academic and community hospitals. This retrospective cohort study of patients admitted to general medicine at 28 hospitals in Ontario, Canada, was conducted between April 2015 and December 2021. All patients admitted to or discharged from general medicine during the study period who were older than 18 years were included. Data analysis occurred between February 2023 and June 2024. Patient admission to a general medicine inpatient service at an academic or community hospital. Demographic and clinical characteristics (age, sex, modified Laboratory-based Acute Physiology Score [mLAPS], discharge diagnosis, Charlson Comorbidity Index, frailty risk score, and disability), social factors (neighborhood-level markers of income, material deprivation, immigrant status, and racial and ethnic minority status) and clinical outcomes and processes (patient volume per physician, in-hospital mortality, length of stay, readmission rates, and intensive care unit [ICU] admission rates). There were 947 070 admissions, including 609 696 at 17 community hospitals (median [IQR] age, 73 [58-84] years) and 337 374 at 11 academic hospitals (median [IQR] age, 70 [56-82] years). Baseline clinical characteristics were similar at community and academic hospitals, including female sex (307 381 [50.4%] vs 168 033 [49.8%]; standardized mean difference [SMD] = 0.012), median (IQR) mLAPS (21 [11-36] vs 21 [10-34]; SMD = 0.001), and Charlson Comorbidity Index score of 2 or greater (182 171 [29.9%] vs 105 502 [31.3%]; SMD = 0.038). Social characteristics, including income, education, and neighborhood proportion of racial and ethnic minority and immigrant residents were also similar. The number of unique discharge diagnoses was similar at academic and community hospitals. Patient volumes per attending physician were higher at academic hospitals (median [IQR] daily census, 20 [19-22] vs 17 [15-19]; SMD = 1.086). After multivariable regression adjusting for baseline factors, mortality (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 0.96; 95% CI, 0.78 to 1.17), ICU admission rate (aOR, 1.20; 95% CI, 0.80 to 1.79) and length of stay (β = -0.001; 95% CI, -0.10 to 0.10) were not significantly different, while 7-day readmission (aOR, 1.25; 95% CI, 1.10 to 1.43) and 30-day readmission (aOR, 1.25; 95% CI, 1.10 to 1.42) were significantly higher at academic hospitals than community hospitals. In this cohort study, patients admitted to general medicine at academic and community hospitals had similar baseline clinical characteristics and generally similar clinical outcomes, with greater readmission rates in academic hospitals. These findings suggest that the patient case mix in general internal medicine that trainees would be exposed to during their residency training at academic hospitals is largely representative of the case mix they would encounter at community hospitals, and has important implications for health services planning and funding.

ROLE OF CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE IN CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHING STAFF IN THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING SYSTEM

This article aims to elucidate the role of Centres of Excellence in Vocational Education and Training system (VET) and to present findings related to the implementation of continuous professional development for teaching staff. The research methodology focused on analysing the legal framework governing this area and assessing the extent of its implementation. Additionally, representatives from the Centres of Excellence were surveyed using a questionnaire comprising 22 questions, while teachers participating in continuous professional training programs were surveyed with a separate questionnaire containing 24 questions. The authors assert that the results discussed in this article are pertinent to the VET education system at both national and international levels.

Preparing future physics teachers to conduct entertaining experiments using the infrastructural potential of innovative educational centers

Introduction. The modern education system requires future teachers not only to have deep theoretical knowledge of the subject, but also practical skills in using innovative equipment that helps schoolchildren learn the educational material more effectively. Therefore, the problem of preparing future teachers to use modern technologies and innovative teaching methods in the educational process is relevant. The aim of the article: to develop and implement a modular curriculum for professional education that will enable teachers to effectively use the infrastructural potential of innovative educational centers. Methodology and methods. The study was conducted at the Chuvash State Pedagogical University named after I. Ya. Yakovlev and educational institutions in Cheboksary and the Chuvash Republic (Russia). More than 100 physics teachers, 80 schoolchildren, and 45 students of the pedagogical university took part in the pedagogical experiment. Methods of the experimental study: survey, observation, analysis, synthesis, and questionnaires. A survey was organized to identify the main difficulties that teachers encounter when performing laboratory work with schoolchildren during class and extracurricular activities. A program of professional training of future teachers was prepared and implemented, aimed at developing skills in working with laboratory equipment, the ability to plan and implement physical experiments that motivate both the students themselves and the pupils. A questionnaire was organized to understand the level of interest in the subject and the involvement of schoolchildren in the activity. Results. The majority of respondents (75.3%) do not use the equipment of the children's technopark "Kvantorium", 73.3% of respondents actively use the equipment of the "Growth Point" center in their work. According to the majority of survey participants (43.8%), high-quality work requires an expansion of the types of equipment, as well as the development of accessible guidelines for performing laboratory work using modern equipment. Conclusion. The findings of the study demonstrate the effectiveness of using the infrastructure capabilities of modern educational centers to improve the quality of physics education. The recommendations are aimed at stimulating teachers to actively use practical methods and digital technologies of new centers in the educational process. The results obtained open up new horizons for further research to improve the effectiveness of using the educational potential of centers through expanding thematic experiments and adapting programs to the diverse educational needs and interests of students. The proposed recommendations can become the basis for implementing similar programs with students of other pedagogical universities.

TRAINING OF COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHERS FOR THE FORMATION OF CYBERSECURITY SKILLS IN STUDENTS: ACTUALIZATION OF PROBLEMS AND THEIR POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

The article presents an analysis of the problem of preparing computer science teachers for the formation of cybersecurity skills in students. The generalization of the available scientific results gives an idea of the general trends and problems in this field: the need for constant updating of the curriculum in computer science and cybersecurity is emphasized to keep pace with the development of technologies and standards; emphasizes the need to combine practical skills with fundamental knowledge in cybersecurity education; stresses the importance of pedagogical and methodological knowledge along with subject knowledge in the training of computer science teachers; mastering innovative digital strategies for teaching and learning computer science; a mixed way of teaching courses (face-to-face, hybrid or online) and a variety of teaching methods; development of methodological competence of computer science teachers through different approaches to such development (special courses, internship programs, mentoring, joint lesson planning and reflective practice, etc.). Based on the results of the analysis, recommendations were formulated for the modernization of teacher training programs for the formation of students' cybersecurity skills: integration of content modules on cybersecurity into courses on methods of teaching computer science; development and implementation of specialized cybersecurity courses in educational and professional teacher training programs; use of digital tools and simulation technologies; promoting the continuous professional development of teachers in the field of cybersecurity; promoting cooperation and knowledge exchange with cybersecurity practitioners; bringing computer science teacher training curricula in line with international standards in the field of cybersecurity. We consider further research to be promising in studying the content of educational programs for training computer science teachers and analyzing the effectiveness of various teaching methods for developing cybersecurity skills in future computer science teachers.

The training of future teachers to use augmented reality technologies: Approaches and implementation experience

The article presents the experience of teaching students — future teachers to use augmented reality (AR) technologies in lessons on various subjects of the school curriculum. The analysis of two main approaches to the creation of augmented reality (marker-based and markerless), AR applications for mobile devices, software solutions for creating AR content, as well as the experience accumulated by teachers-researchers in the use of AR technologies in the educational process allowed us to draw conclusions about what methodological techniques for studying theoretical approaches to defining the concept of “augmented reality” and technologies for implementing augmented reality are appropriate to use in educational practice. As a result, a methodology was proposed that includes two blocks of training future subject teachers to use augmented reality technologies in their future professional activities in the process of teaching academic subjects, according to two implementations of AR technologies: marker-based AR based on the use of the domestic software platform ARGUMENT and markerless AR, involving the use of ready-made AR applications available on the software market. This methodology can be used not only in educational practice with students, but also in working with schoolchildren in the context of specialized informatics training. The developed methodology was tested at Murmansk Arctic University as part of the professional training of bachelors in the field of “Pedagogical education” in the process of teaching the discipline “Digital education technologies”, as well as during the educational (project-technological) practice of students. The proposed training options for the use of augmented reality technologies in teaching academic subjects at school can be included in the programs of professional training of students studying in the field of “Pedagogical education”, and also used in additional professional pedagogical education when working with subject teachers in retraining and advanced training courses to develop methodological knowledge and skills of teachers on the proposed issues.

Information Genres in the Context of Library Journalism

The aim of the article is to study the theoretical and practical potential of using information genres in the library journalists’ activity. Research methods. In this article, methods of analogy, comparison, systematisation, deduction and abstraction are applied. The scientific novelty is based on the fact that the offered research work studies connections between human knowledge of news media and methods they use to form news. It is found out that people with a higher level of media knowledge are more likely to include social media in their news repertoire, but not as their main or only one source. Secondly, it is determined that the information of media sources is positively related to editorial bases. The degree of participation of public libraries in public journalism is studied, particularly in conditions where media coverage of certain information decreases. It is proved that the mass involvement of librarians in this activity on an ongoing basis allows to raise an issue of professional training programmes for library journalists, taking into account the fact that this kind of work requires certain knowledge, competence and skills. As a result, its quality affects the reputation of the library. Main conclusions. Nowadays, one of the features of modern society is “information consumption”. Libraries are focused on creating an educational environment, using ICT, media education and qualitative journalistic work of librarians. Journalism is close to the activity of librarians. They create notes, sketches and reports for websites and social networks, conduct interviews for podcasts, write articles for industry press. It can be said with confidence that library journalists use social networks quite widely in their professional activities. So, social media tools are mainly used as a substitute for other information delivery channels. If today librarians are faced with the task of changing the image of the library and working with the stereotypes of public society, then it is up to library journalists to cope with it.

CONTEXTOS E PRÁTICAS DE QUALIDADE NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL: UM ESTUDO DE CASO EM ANGOLA

This article analyzes the contexts and practices that influence early childhood education in Angola, based on a qualitative case study conducted in the city of Sumbe. The research was carried out through semi-structured interviews with educators from public and private schools, and the results pointed to two main issues: the lack of adequate infrastructure and pedagogical materials, such as the absence of libraries, as well as the challenges faced by educators in implementing teaching practices that promote the development of emergent literacy in children. The interviews also highlighted the disparities between public and private schools, reflecting significant challenges in ensuring quality education. One of the critical points mentioned by the participants was the insufficient continuous training programs for education professionals. Educators also emphasized the need for more practical support to integrate child-centered pedagogical methodologies. As a solution, the article proposes the creation of an "Emergent Literacy Laboratory," intended to be a space for practical training and pedagogical innovation. Although the study focused on the city of Sumbe, it is recommended that future research be extended to other regions of Angola. The study also reinforces the importance of initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, aiming for equity and quality in early childhood education.