Publishing Platform Research Articles

Eurocentrism and the constraints in alternative knowledge production: the case of Pakistani international relations

This article addresses the persistent Eurocentrism in the national IR academies within the Global South, notwithstanding continued appeals for pluralization of the global field of IR. Focusing on the discipline of IR in Pakistan, the study explores the implications of Western intellectual dominance through in-depth interviews with local IR academics. The findings demonstrate a marked dependence on realist ideas (the classical strand in particular), which emphasize state-centric and security-focused views of world politics. This restricted approach corresponds with realpolitik because of its pragmatic focus on state security and interests, while ignoring broader theoretical assumptions. These realist ideas are sustained through academic norms, establishing a pattern which perpetuates Eurocentric perspectives in the Pakistani IR community. The article recognizes Western intellectual gatekeeping practices, and the national higher education system of Pakistan, as notable hindrances to the advancement of the discipline in Pakistan. Additionally, lax academic standards in local knowledge production, tied to professional progression, confine Pakistani IR academics to domestic publishing platforms. This discursive environment incentivizes state and security-oriented research, leading to IR scholarship in Pakistan that lacks originality and quality, remains predominantly Eurocentric, and primarily supports state security policies. The study underscores the necessity for a more diverse and contextually relevant approach to IR in Pakistan, which would better capture the country’s unique realities and contribute to a richer global discourse.

CPanel Server Hosting Security Against Malware and DDoS Attacks on the Open Journal System Platform

Purpose: This research analyzes the security of cPanel in protecting Open Journal Systems (O.J.S.) from DDoS attacks and malware infections. Since contemporary threats to this environment are continuously evolving, this investigation seeks to offer empirical findings and applicable suggestions for platform managers of academic publishing platforms. Methods: The method applies the scope of the literature study and tests system-specific security using cpanel features to test Imunify360, SSL Manager, IP Blocker, Site Quality Monitoring, Awstats, and Jetbackup. This is then followed by observing the server logs on cPanel, where any suspicious activities or signs of attacks can be identified. It contributes to the detection of attack patterns and weaknesses in a system. Result: This indicates several default settings within cPanel were found to be vulnerable and could allow exploitation for DDoS purposes. Tools available in cPanel helped eliminate malware and strengthen defense against DDoS attacks. This is verified by the AWStats check, which means a quicker and more secure access time from the server. Novelty: This study combines many security features and tools from cPanel to implement a complete manner of detecting and improving its security. This method will not only help find out what the weak points are but also provide actionable solutions that can be employed to secure your application. The research results offer a practical guide for system administrators to enhance cPanel security configurations. This includes applying amended security settings and using more tools to safely sweep O.J.S. from online threats.

The relationship between homework time and academic performance among K‐12: A systematic review

AbstractBackgroundHomework is a common educational task given to students around the world. It demands mental exertion, but staying focused can be challenging, especially for K‐12 students. Too much homework can increase their cognitive load and mental fatigue, leading to decreased motivation and performance. This can cause boredom with homework and learning. To lessen their load and make homework more effective, it is important to establish the connection between homework duration and academic achievement.ObjectivesTo evaluate the relationship between homework time and academic performance among K‐12 students.Search MethodsOn November 5, 2021, we retrieved articles from a variety sources. Firstly, we searched 10 electronic databases for related publications, including Academic Search Premier, APA PsycArticles, APA PsycInfo, Business Source Premier, Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), Journal Storage (JSTOR), Learning and Technology Library (LearnTechLib), OCLC FirstSearch, Social Sciences Citation Index (Web of Science), and Teacher Reference Center. We also searched two publisher platforms: ScienceDirect and Taylor & Francis Online Database. Secondly, we consulted five educational organization website such as, American Educational Research Association, Best Evidence Encyclopedia, Education Endowment Foundation, European Educational Research Association, What Works Clearinghouse, and the Open Grey database for unpublished studies. We then searched Open Dissertations and ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global databases to locate the relevant dissertations and theses. Additionally, we hand‐searched seven educational journals to identify unpublished documents, reports, and potential studies not indexed in the databases. Lastly, we searched Campbell Library to identify relevant reviews and primary (and nearly eligible studies) in these reviews. We also searched Google Scholar for related studies and checked the citations of eligible studies as well as their bibliographies.Selection CriteriaStudies with the following criteria were included: Population: K‐12 school students with no disabilities or not attending special education schools; Intervention: Homework assigned regularly by schoolteachers to students to complete during non‐school hours; Comparison: Different time spent on the homework; Outcomes: Academic performance was the primary outcome. The secondary outcomes were academic motivation and the quality of homework; Study design: Treatment‐control group design or comparison group design studies.Data Collection and AnalysisWe reviewed the titles, abstracts, and full texts of the retrieved records. Our team extracted and coded all relevant information from the studies that met our inclusion criteria. To evaluate the risk of bias, we used the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool for randomized controlled trials and ROBINS‐I for non‐randomized controlled trials. A random‐effect meta‐analysis was conducted to determine the effect of homework on academic achievement as compared to no homework. A funnel plot, trim‐and‐fill method and Egger's test were used to test for any publication bias. Due to the insufficient data on homework duration and academic achievement, we analyzed these data using qualitative synthesis.Main ResultsEleven publications were identified that examined the relationship between homework duration and academic outcomes using an experimental design. Based on their focus, we categorized them into two groups: comparisons of homework with no homework and comparison of homework with less homework. There were 10 articles with 14 independent reports that compared academic performance between students who did homework and those who did not. Overall, the meta‐analysis revealed that the students who did homework had better academic performance than that those who did not (n = 14; g = 0.45, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.24–0.66; Q = 454.30, I2 = 71.30%, τ2 = 0.11), especially in arithmetic computation (n = 5; g = 0.46, 95% CI: 0.17–0.75; Q = 13.03, I2 = 69.29%, τ2 = 0.07) and arithmetic problems solving (n = 6; g = 0.17, 95% CI: 0.02–0.33; Q = 6.87, I2 = 27.17%, τ2 = 0.01), but not in arithmetic concepts (n = 3, g = −0.02, 95% CI: −0.22–0.18; Q = 1.46, I2 = 0.00%, τ2 = 0.00). Two experiments explored the effectiveness of homework moderated by homework time. In Koch (1965), the effects of long daily homework (20–30 min) and short daily homework (10–15 min) were compared. The authors found that achievement in arithmetic concepts was higher with long homework assignments every day. Recently, Dolean and Lervag (2021) confirmed the effect of homework on writing skills, and their findings were consistent with those of Koch (1965), who found that increasing time spent on homework was associated with greater writing achievement (average 20 min each time).Authors' ConclusionsHomework could be used as a supplement to enhance the academic performance of primary school students. However, the optimal amount of time they should dedicate each day to homework to achieve the best results remains uncertain. More high‐quality experiments are needed to determine the ideal homework duration for these students. Furthermore, additional research is required to understand the impact of homework on secondary school students.

Trust in open publishing practices

Background Scientific publishing is a critical part of scientific enquiry; individual excellence is often measured by the number of publications, and the journals in which these publications appeared count enormously. Open Science practices, such as open access, open review, random gatekeeping and shared governance, are implemented in various journals and publishing platforms, providing alternative ways of publishing. But how are these practices trusted? Methods We have created a theoretical framework for trust in the context of academic publishing and investigated to what extent Dutch researchers find these ways of publishing trustworthy. We have performed a survey to compare the trustworthiness of novel and classical ways of publishing and conducted multiple interviews to figure out why scientists find certain publishing practices more attractive than others. Results In the academic publishing system, we have identified various interdependent relationships between stakeholders in which there is a certain level of uncertainty; therefore, we can assume that trust plays a relevant role here. Based on the literature review and interview results, trustworthiness turned out to be one of the most important factors in choosing journals to read relevant scientific discoveries and to publish papers. The survey results suggest that some aspects of open publishing, such as open access, open peer review and shared governance are well-known and widely accepted and trusted amongst the participants, while others, like participatory peer review or random gatekeeping, were less known. In these cases, many researchers formulated concerns about the competence of the randomly assigned gatekeeper and the reviewers coming from the wider community. Conclusions Our results highlight a shift in social norms within the Dutch scientific community, formulating critical voices towards the profit-oriented nature of classical scientific publishing and highlighting the importance of open access to scientific results, supporting open peer review and publishers with shared governance.

Feminist publishing projects after Franco: Solidarity through cultural translation

In the 1960s and 1970s, second-wave feminism promoted important feminist publishing platforms, especially in North American and European countries. After the dictatorship of Francisco Franco (1939-1975), the need to seek foreign ideological mothers led to the emergence of the first feminist series and journals in Spain. In Barcelona, in 1976, the journal Vindicación Feminista(1976-1979) was born, giving voice to many international feminist authors and their publications. A year later, in 1977, inMadrid, the publishing house Debate produced the series Tribuna Feminista(1977-1982). In 1978, in Barcelona, the first Spanish feminist publishing house, LaSal. Edicions de les Dones (1978-1990), was founded. In this article, three post-Francoist feminist publishing projects based on “solidarities” arepresented. All of them were “agents of cultural translation” that shared a main objective: to normalize Iberian feminism by introducing new literary movements, works and authors for theoretical discussion after the National-Catholic-patriarchal regimeof Francoism. The arrival of feminist literature through practices of “solidary cultural translation” was crucial to the social transformations at the time.

Analyzing the Evolution of Scholarly Contributions in Utilizing Library Services Within Academic Institutions: A Scientometric Investigation (1989–2022)

This study examined the publishing and citation patterns in research publications related to library services in academic institutions from 1989 to 2022 using 476 publications from the Web of Science Core Collection database. It reveals a rise in publications, peaking in 2021 (n = 29). The USA leads in publications, with Wuhan University (China) and author Peter Hernon being the most productive. Single-authored works dominate (n = 227), with the Journal of Academic Librarianship as the top publishing platform. Collaborations are most frequent between the USA, China, South Africa, the UK, and Australia. This study reveals growing research interest in library services, particularly within library and information science. Its originality pinpoints this field’s leading countries, institutions, authors, journals, and collaborative patterns.

The Attitudes of Some Media Instructors Towards Electronic Publishing Platforms During (December 2021 – 2022)

E_ publishing is considered one of the essential results of information technology because it helps improve scientific research. That is what makes me study electronic publishing, according to university teachers, especially those in the media field, because they are still on their way to learning. At the same time, they also need more knowledge as this field demands. That can be achieved by sharing knowledge and experience with other teachers and people from different cultures, countries, and experiences. Nowadays, all university teachers publish their scientific studies in e-magazines, which is an advantage of knowledge. Through the analysis, we will learn more about electronic publishing according to some specialists in communication sciences because many universities have begun to use electronic libraries. The study focuses on the importance of using the Internet in keeping scientific research, the significant role of electronic publishing in improving, to what extent learners and teachers can depend on electronic resources, and how to make it a helpful source of learning. It is a descriptive study. The author uses survey methods through university teachers. The study finds that 78% of researchers have their studies published online. 66% agree that e-publishing doesn’t affect the publishers. The study advises asking all university teachers to do their work and studies in electronic copies. This makes teachers more active and enables them to enlarge their knowledge about technological development in learning fields and create training courses and sessions to improve this. And keep those electronic lectures for use when needed. Keywords: Attitudes, Platforms, Electronic Publishing.

A smart system for identifying predatory publishing platforms using random forest

A smart system for identifying predatory publishing platforms using random forest

Towards an All-Ireland Diamond Open Access Publishing Platform: The PublishOA.ie Project—2022–2024

The Government of Ireland has set a target of achieving 100% open access to publicly funded scholarly publications by 2030. As a key element of achieving this objective, the PublishOA.ie project was established to evaluate the feasibility of establishing an all-island [Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland] digital publishing platform for Diamond Open Access journals and monographs designed to advance best practice and meet the needs of authors, readers, publishers, and research funding organisations in Irish scholarly publishing. It should be noted in this context that there is substantial ‘north–south’ cooperation between public bodies in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland in the United Kingdom, some of whom operate on what is commonly termed an ‘all-island’ basis. The project commenced in November 2022 and will run until November 2024, with the submission of a Final Report. This article originated as an interim project report presented in September 2023 at the PubMet2023 conference in Zadar, Croatia. The project is unique in its mandate to report on the feasibility of a shared platform that will encompass scholarly publishing across the two jurisdictions on the island of Ireland, which are now, post-Brexit, inside and outside the European Union (EU): the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland in the United Kingdom. The project is co-led by the Royal Irish Academy (RIA), Ireland’s leading body of experts in the Sciences and Humanities, and the Trinity Long Room Hub Arts & Humanities Research Institute of Trinity College Dublin. There are sixteen partners and affiliates from universities and organisations from the island of Ireland. The feasibility study will be based on a review of the publishing practices in the island of Ireland, with gap analysis on standards, technology, processes, copyright practices, and funding models for Diamond OA, benchmarking against other national platforms, and specifications of the requirements, leading to the delivery of a pilot national publishing platform. A set of demonstrator journals and monographs will be published using the platform, which will be actively trialled by the partner publishers and authors. PublishOA.ie aims to deliver an evidence-based understanding of Irish scholarly publishing and of the requirements of publishers to transition in whole or in part to Diamond OA. This paper provides an interim report on progress on the project as of September 2023, ten months after its commencement.

Exploring the Digital World of Anatomy: A Comprehensive Review of Complete Anatomy 3D App

Complete Anatomy, an educational 3D anatomy platform developed by 3D4Medical, has been in the business of creating medical products since 2009. Their educational content undergoes rigorous scrutiny from an academic review board comprising anatomical experts and clinical practitioners with extensive experience in hospital settings and academic institutions worldwide. This platform serves as a valuable resource for a wide range of users, including students, educators, medical professionals, and academic institutions. With over one million users utilizing its interactive anatomy models, clinical video animations, and virtual dissection tools, Complete Anatomy has become an indispensable tool in the realm of anatomical education. In the spring of 2019, Complete Anatomy expanded its offerings to include interactive anatomy courses, effectively becoming a publishing platform for such content [1]. These courses are designed to cater to the needs of academic faculty as they develop curricula. Simultaneously, they are also accessible to students who can use them as standalone resources to review material. The Complete Anatomy app, which has received recognition as the recipient of an Apple Design Award, offers a dynamic and engaging approach for students to delve into anatomy's intricacies, surpassing traditional atlases' limitations.

One index, two publishers and the global research economy

ABSTRACT The emergence of a global science system after the second world war was spurred by transformations in academic publishing and information science. Amidst Russian-American technological rivalries, funding for science expanded rapidly. Elsevier and Pergamon internationalised journal publishing, whilst tools such as the Science Citation Index changed the way research was measured and valued. This paper traces the connections between the post-war expansion of academic research, new commercial publishing models, the management of research information and Cold War geopolitics. Today, the analysis and use of research metadata continues to revolutionise science communication. The monetisation of citation data has led to the creation of rival publishing platforms and citation infrastructures. The value of this data is amplified by digitisation, computing power and financial investment. Corporate ownership and commercial competition reinforce geographical and resource inequalities in a global research economy, marginalising non-Anglophone knowledge ecosystems as well as long-established scholar-led serials and institutional journals. The immediate future for academic publishing will be shaped by a growing divide between commercial and ‘community-owned’ open science infrastructures.

Research on Road Geological Hazard Risk Assessment Model Based on Computational Deep Learning Algorithm Integrated With GIS

This paper studies the geological disaster emergency command and management system based on geographic information system. This system is for the province, city, county land resources and other aspects of the comprehensive application, the realization of real-time information display, meteorological early warning, group measurement and mass prevention, monitoring and early warning, major disaster management, prevention plan, quick report processing, emergency investigation, emergency disposal, emergency consultation and other functions. Through the GSM network, the monitoring data is sent to the monitoring center through the mobile phone, and then the monitoring center processes, stores, displays and alarms the monitoring data. Finally, B/S structure is used to build a remote Web data service publishing platform, so that it can carry out real-time monitoring at any place, and improve the speed, efficiency and intuition of high-speed slope disaster. It is proved that the method has the advantages of stable operation, accurate data, fast transmission speed and high monitoring accuracy through the practical application of a highway project foundation pit slope monitoring.

What It Takes to Be Counted

Abstract In this interview, the publisher and author Ruby Hembrom speaks about being invisibilized and erased as an Adivasi, which led her to set up adivaani (“the first voices”), the first Indigenous-run platform for publishing and documenting Adivasi voices in English in India, in 2012. With a focus on both the ideological and practical aspects of running what Hembrom calls a “dependie” initiative, this interview explores adivaani’s—and Hembrom’s—journey in creating an Indigenous archive; the politics of knowledge production, language, and translation; and the platform’s role in landscapes marked by the cultural and material dispossession of Adivasis in India. Hembrom also provides insight into some of her publishing choices, the global platforms and collaborations she and adivaani have been part of, and her visions for Adivasi feminism and solidarities.

《数据论文出版元数据》国家标准研制与实践

In August 2023, the national standard for GB/T 42813-2023 Data paper publication metadata was officially released. This standard specifies the content and framework of metadata required for data paper publication, including dataset metadata, data paper metadata, as well as their description methods, extension principles, and methods. It is applicable to the description, preservation, online publishing, and sharing services associated with data papers and their corresponding datasets. The release of this standard marks the first comprehensive agreement at the national level regarding the new mode of data paper publishing, namely the open sharing of scientific data, which has addressed the prior absence of standardized guidance in the field of data publishing. It facilitates data publishing institutions in promptly releasing data papers and their associated data, providing support for the rights and protection of scientific data. The standard holds significant importance in promoting the establishment of an open and shared ecosystem for scientific data. Since its publication, certain data journals or scientific data publishing platforms have begun adopting the elements and definitions specified in the standard, thus engaging in a more extensive practice.

Practical Strategies for Improving the Quality of University Journals from the Perspective of Editors

With the deepening of academic research and exchanges, university journals, as crucial academic publishing platforms, play a significant role in the education sector, benefiting schools, teachers, and students alike. This paper delves into the quality connotation of university journals from the perspective of editors. Furthermore, it analyzes the current challenges in the publication and implementation of university journals, highlighting issues such as lack of distinctiveness and limited quality, which warrant further exploration and scrutiny. Finally, the research proposes a series of practical and effective improvement strategies. It aims to mobilize the efforts of all stakeholders, enhance team capabilities, and strengthen peer review processes to foster the advancement and enhancement of journal quality. Additionally, it aspires that the suggested methods will offer valuable insights to frontline educators and administrators.

ABOUT NEW JOURNAL WEBSITE

Dear Colleagues,
 We are pleased to present new website https://ejc.buketov.edu.kz/ of the Eurasian Journal of Chemistry. Since February 2024, submission of manuscripts and publication of articles in the Eurasian Journal of Chemistry takes place on the new website. The archive of journal issues before 2023 can be found on the old website https://chemistry-vestnik.ksu.kz/archive.
 In 2023, our journal was rebranded and the journal title was changed from Bulletin of the Karaganda University. Chemistry Series on the Eurasian Journal of Chemistry, so our new website is located on a new domain, which corresponds to the new name of the journal.
 Our new website is based on the OJS international publishing platform, which is used worldwide to automate the publishing process of Open Access scholarly journals. Before submitting, Authors should Login to the site or Register. The article is submitted through the Online Article Submission System. Authors are advised to read the Author Guidelines and adhere to the Ethical Standards before submitting, Authors can use Template for the Article and Template for the Supplementary Materials to prepare submission.
 The Editorial Board of the Eurasian Journal of Chemistry hopes that the relocation to a new website will improve the journal’s interaction with Authors, Reviewers, Readers and other interested parties, and will also contribute to the further journal development and promotion at the international level.

THE ROLE OF THE NATIONAL CONSORTIUM ORCID UKRAINE IN ADVANCING OPEN SCIENCE POLICY

This article explores the pivotal role played by the National Consortium ORCID Ukraine in effectively implementing the Open Science Policy within the Ukrainian research landscape. . The article delves into the strategies employed by the consortium to promote ORCID iDs (Open Researcher and Contributor IDs) and their integration into various research processes to enhance research transparency, streamline collaboration, and establish a robust foundation for open science practices. Emphasizing the significance of ORCID iDs in uniquely identifying researchers, the discussion also highlights their impact on reducing authorship ambiguity and ensuring accurate attribution of scholarly contributions. Furthermore, the article explores the broader implications of promoting open science in Ukraine, emphasizing the positive correlation between research transparency and economic development. It is shown that by facilitating a more transparent and collaborative research environment, the National Consortium ORCID Ukraine generates high-quality research outputs, fosters innovation, and attracts investment. The experiences and successes of the consortium in advocating for open science principles, along with the challenges encountered and lessons learned, are detailed. Particularly, it highlighted the challenges and the technical complexity associated with using the ORCID Affiliation Manager tool by Ukrainian research institutes and ensuring compatibility and seamless data transfer between the digital repository system DSpace and the editorial workflows of the publishing platform OJS. The article concludes by underscoring the critical role that initiatives like the National Consortium ORCID Ukraine play in shaping a research ecosystem that not only adheres to open science principles but also stimulates economic growth through knowledge dissemination and collaboration.

Implementation of Signaling Theory in Financial Management: A Bibliometric Analysis

Purpose: The objective of this research is twofold: (1) to elucidate the progression of studies pertaining to the application of signaling theory in financial management, and (2) to scrutinize the bibliometric analysis of the implementation of signaling theory in financial management. Method: The employed technique is clustering, overlay, and density of bibliometric analysis. The utilized tools include publishing platforms such as Publish or Perish, Google Scholar, and VosViewer. Results and Conclusion: The research findings indicate a limited amount of literature exploring the utilization of signaling theory in financial management. This is evident in the minimal growth in the number of papers published between 1994 and 2023, with an average of only 1 to 3 papers per year. Research Implication: Concerning the primary keywords that commonly arise in this study, specifically "theory" and "signaling theory", there exist five clusters of keywords with the utmost frequency of occurrence. Applying signaling theory in financial management has been demonstrated to enhance investors' propensity to allocate their capital. Originality/Value: The role of financial management is vital in determining the company's profitability. Implementing financial management using the signaling theory approach is a viable method to achieve profitability. The theory of signaling is instrumental in conveying signals to investors regarding the financial state of the company. The findings of this study can offer valuable understanding regarding the implementation of signaling theory in financial management, thereby serving as a basis for considering the utilization of this theory.

Employing “Issue” and “Number” in the enumeration of scientific journal releases: A brief analysis of foreign practice

Introduction. Publishers of scientific journals use the terms “Issue” and “Number” to denote individual issues of their publications. There are discussions within the professional community of scientific editors about the legitimacy of using one term over the other.Purpose. To analyse the practice of foreign journals regarding the marking of their issues with the terms Issue (Iss.) and Number (No.) to justify a strategy for the correct use of these terms in Russian scientific journals that have English-language or parallel bilingual titles.Materials and Methods. Policies of 130 foreign scientific journals indexed in the international scientometric database Scopus were analysed. All journals are distributed as open-access, are published in different countries, and cover various subject fields. An examination was carried out on the Archive section found on the official websites of the chosen journals, along with their covers and layouts available on these sites, to monitor the practices used in marking the issues.Results and Discussion. It has been found that there is no unification of issue numbering in the global scientific periodical press. The term Issue is frequently used on the websites of scientific journals, while the term Number, or no letter designation at all, is more often used on covers and other layout elements. This trend is characteristic both for the entire sample and for groups of journals grouped by individual features of belonging: to one country, to one language group of countries, to one scientific specialty. The exception is publications of major publishing houses, which use one publishing platform and / or uniform requirements for the journal format (House Style Guide) for all their journals, and thus regulate the numbering of issues.Conclusion. The accumulated international experience can contribute to the development of a unified approach to the presentation of issue numbering in Russian scientific journals and, as a result, to changes in normative documents and methodological recommendations.

The publication facts label: A public and professional guide for research articles

Key points The expansion of open access entails a responsibility for supporting this public access with a guide to why, in an ‘Age of Misinformation’, research may be trustworthy. Such a guide can also provide a check on predatory journals, a fear of which may be unduly limiting researchers tapping into the expanding global scale of research activity. Journal publishing platforms offer opportunities for automating the gathering and presenting of relevant data for assessing journal adherence to scholarly standards. Industry organizations, such as ORCID, Crossref, and DOAJ, offer trust and verification networks that can be employed to further strengthen scholarly publishing integrity.