Sociocultural Considerations Research Articles

Analysis of the Implementation of AI in Education Impact on Personalized Language Learning

The education field is now stepping into an innovative era under the advancement of AI technologies, and AI-empowered tools bring new opportunities for education to overcome the obstacles that remain in traditional education mode. Educators have highlighted the significance of promoting personalized learning in language learning to address the differences in sociocultural factors, level of knowledge, and individual identity. AI technologies have been employed in second language (L2) learning for decades, but it is worth discussing whether the implementation of AI-empowered tools can facilitate personalized language learning (PLL) among L2 learners. This paper analyzes recent practices of using AI-empowered applications in L2 learning and explores the practicability of using AI to achieve PLL. Based on the analysis, current practices can be categorized into implementation in autonomous learning and in-class learning, and both types have limitations in terms of lacking sociocultural considerations and adoption of the latest technologies. Thus, it is critical to enhance collaboration with the AI field to increase AI readiness and familiarity so that the educational field can keep up with the path of AI development and refresh the educational field with new opportunities and innovations.

Information Privilege: Considerations for Library and Information Science Curriculum Design

Embedded within the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education and building on the broader concepts of privilege and oppression, information privilege (IP) might be a useful lens for centering library and information science (LIS) curricula on information-related aspects of social power. IP suggests that individuals' access to and utilization of information is connected to demographic factors like socioeconomic status, place of birth, and gender. Despite the relevance of this concept to LIS scholarship and teaching, LIS scholarly discussions on information privilege are limited. The limited existing literature mainly extends Booth’s foundational essay exploring IP through the lens of institutional affiliation, stopping short of fuller sociocultural considerations. This essay considers IP as an information-focused organizing perspective within LIS teaching and curriculum development. The authors conclude with suggestions for building discussions of IP into LIS curriculum and teaching.

Facilitators, motivations, and barriers to physical activity among Chinese American women

Physical inactivity poses a significant risk to morbidity and mortality. Chinese American women, as part of the larger group of Asian American women, exhibit low adherence to recommended physical activity guidelines. To date, few physical activity interventions have been tailored to address specific sociocultural considerations in this population, and the heterogeneity among Asian Americans is often not considered. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to understand facilitators, motivations, and barriers to physical activity perceived by Chinese American women to help inform tailored physical activity interventions for this population. Virtual, semi-structured individual interviews with 21 Chinese American women were completed. Data were analyzed using Clarke and Braun’s thematic analysis approach. Six main themes emerged: (1) desires to stay healthy; (2) achievement and satisfaction; (3) facilitators and motivations from social networks; (4) COVID-19 pandemic; (5) prioritizing family needs; and (6) weight status satisfaction. Participants expressed motivations rooted in their desire for improved health, personal experience of improvement and accomplishment gained from physical activity, and the influence of social networks, both online and in-person. The COVID-19 pandemic acted as both a facilitator and a barrier to physical activity. Identified barriers include prioritizing family needs over personal engagement in physical activity and lacking motivation due to perceiving a normal weight that does not necessitate participation in physical activity. The findings facilitate the development of culturally appropriate interventions to improve physical activity and enhance overall well-being in this population.

Sleep as a social and cultural practice in Aotearoa: a scoping review

ABSTRACT Traditionally, sleep science is grounded in biology, physiology, and medicine. But socio-cultural considerations provide a crucial lens into sleep health. Exploring the sociology of sleep in Aotearoa New Zealand (AoNZ) could broaden our understandings and better represent sleep-related practices among our diverse communities. This scoping review represents the pre-existing literature concerning sleep as a social or cultural practice in AoNZ. The initial search (via Discover and Scopus) search yielded 2,442 results. Of these results, 113 manuscripts were characterised of interest, but only 20 were directly related and included in the review. This literature was presented in relation to Meadows’ (2005) modes of ‘sleep embodiment’ including sleep practice norms, the pragmatics of sleep and social roles, individual experiences and feelings related to sleep, and the visceral need for sleep. The findings highlight the progress of sleep literature in AoNZ. This covers diverse sleep practices, perspectives and experiences of sleep and sleeping, as well as the broader socio-cultural factors and unique AoNZ context that influence sleep. However, gaps in the field of local sleep research are also identified. Findings lay the foundation for further research in AoNZ to explore sleep-related discourses and practices that will ultimately broaden existing perspectives.

When Saudis Stop Being Humorous: The Subtitling and Reception of Saudi Dark Humour in Masameer County

This study is designed to examine the effect that Netflix English subtitles might have on the way English-speaking viewers receive Saudi dark humour. To achieve this, the researchers analyse Netflix’s English subtitling of two episodes of the Saudi adult animation Masameer County, which is known for its humorous discussion of sensitive issues in Saudi society. This study hypothesises that, partly due to sociocultural considerations, the humorous elements found in the Saudi animation is more appreciated and understood by Saudis than English speakers. It is also hypothesised that the inaccurate translation of specific humorous elements by the non-Saudi subtitler further aggravates the difficulty English-speaking audiences understanding the animation’s dark humour. To assess these hypotheses, the active role of the subtitler is considered. This is achieved by employing the sociological lens of habitus developed by sociologist Pierre Bourdieu. To understand the subtitler’s habitus, the subtitler was interviewed to reveal the personal/social factors that affected her translation’s decisions regarding specific humorous scenes. The outcome of these decisions is assessed by examining their reception by English-speaking viewers. A questionnaire was conducted with English-speaking viewers asked to watch the two episodes of Masameer County under examination. The questionnaire shows that the English-speaking viewers did not receive the Saudi humour with all its sociocultural associations. The findings reveal that the subtitler’s habitus exerted powerful effects on her translational choices, which led to a loss of the Saudi humorous sense in the English-speaking viewers.

Digital Silk Roads: Leveraging the Metaverse for Cultural Tourism within the Belt and Road Initiative Framework

The advent of the Metaverse, a convergence of virtual and physical realities, presents unprecedented opportunities for promoting cultural tourism along the historic Silk Roads within the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) framework. However, this emerging technology’s potential remains largely unexplored in the context of cultural heritage preservation and its promotion. The aim of this study is to address this gap by empirically examining how the Metaverse can be harnessed to improve tourists’ experiences, support sustainable tourism development, and promote cultural exchange along the Silk Roads. In this study, we employed a mixed-methods approach grounded in attribution theory, using both surveys and semi-structured interviews with Silk Road tourists who had been exposed to Metaverse applications. To investigate the relationships between Metaverse features, tourists’ attributions, satisfaction, and behavioral intentions, we used structural equation modeling and thematic analysis. The findings revealed that perceived immersion, avatar identification, and cultural authenticity significantly influenced tourists’ internal, stable, and controllable attributions. Interviews further highlighted the Metaverse’s potential to promote accessibility, interpretation, and engagement with Silk Road heritage, while also raising sociocultural and ethical considerations. This paper also showcases the development of Metaverse digital twin prototypes for several iconic Silk Road cities to demonstrate the potential for participatory virtual environments to promote cultural heritage preservation, accessibility, and sustainable tourism. The study’s findings contribute to the theoretical understanding of Metaverse tourism and the application of attribution theory, offering practical insight for the responsible and effective harnessing of this transformative technology. This research provides actionable recommendations for policymakers, destination managers, and technology providers to optimize the Metaverse’s potential for cultural tourism along the Silk Roads. This has great potential in promoting the BRI’s connectivity and cooperation objectives. This paper lays the foundation for future research and responsible innovation at the intersection of emerging technologies, cultural heritage, and sustainable tourism development.

Motivation towards Conserving a Rich Forest Biodiversity

This research study interrogated the benefits that accrued to the Kaya Forest-neighbouring communities as the key motivator in the sustainable conservation of forests. While forests are threatened by deforestation and degradation worldwide due to the overemphasis of their direct economic benefits, socio-cultural considerations have in some cases, protected this rich ecosystem. A case study carried out in Kaya Forests of the Kwale County, Kenya has shown that intangible benefits, not considered in the direct harvest of forests, could be used to reverse the trend in the loss of forests. Data collected questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions and observations has shown this to be the case. The findings of the study were such that sacred forests offered more benefits than the other forms of forests, and that there was equity in the sharing of these benefits among community members in this category. The study however, revealed that for sustainable conservation efforts, it was prudent to consider both the economic and social benefits of this resource as a whole. Consequently, the study is recommending the need to identify and repackage such benefits and to sensitize the community on the benefits that accrue from such arrangement.

Associations between school-wide practices and school-wide bullying: Advancing the cross-country understanding of teachers' perspectives from the U.S. and China.

To understand the role of different school-wide practices in school-wide bullying prevention in the global context, this present study was guided by the social-ecological framework to examine cross-country similarities and differences in the association between three forms of school-wide practices (i.e., punitive, positive, and social and emotional learning [SEL] practices) and school-wide bullying between United States (n = 1,833) and Chinese (n = 1,627) teachers from middle and high schools. Measurement invariance tests confirmed that the associations between the three forms of school-wide practices and school-wide bullying were comparable across the two countries. Results of multilevel analyses suggested that more frequent positive practices at the between-school level were associated with increased school-wide bullying in the United States but decreased school-wide bullying in the Chinese. Also, more frequent punitive practices at the within-school level were associated with increased school-wide bullying in both the U.S. and Chinese samples, and this positive association between punitive practices and school-wide bullying was significantly stronger in the Chinese sample than in the U.S. sample. More frequent punitive practices at the between-school level were also associated with increased school-wide bullying in the U.S. sample, but not in the Chinese sample. Moreover, the frequent SEL practices at the within-school level were significantly associated with decreased school-wide bullying in the United States, but not in China; the frequent SEL practices at the between-school level were associated with decreased school-wide bullying in the United States but increased school-wide bullying in China. Implications for school-wide practices in bullying prevention and intervention with sociocultural considerations were discussed. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

NAVIGATING TRANSLATION CHALLENGES: A HOLISTIC EXAMINATION OF COMMON ISSUES FACED BY TRANSLATION LEARNER IN THE FIFTH SEMESTER IN PERTIWI UNIVERSITY

This study explores the challenges faced by fifth-semester translation students at Pertiwi University during the English-Indonesian translation process. Employing a descriptive research method, the investigation focuses on identifying and analyzing challenges encountered in translation. Participants, referred to as student translators, engaged in a translation test utilizing an English historical recount text. The test aimed to assess translation difficulties and was augmented by Translog, offering detailed insights into the process. Results reveal challenges encompassing lexical-semantic, grammatical, pragmatic, rhetorical, and cultural aspects. Lexical-semantic hurdles involve understanding word meanings and contextual relations, while grammatical challenges span handling idioms and addressing words with multiple meanings. Pragmatic issues delve into speaker intentions, contextual meanings, and socio-cultural considerations. Rhetorical challenges focus on translating figurative language, and cultural problems highlight expressing specific concepts in different cultures

A bottom-up perspective on green infrastructure in informal settlements: Understanding nature's benefits through lived experiences

Twenty per cent of the world's urban population lives in inadequate housing, including informal settlements (IS). This population often experience a low quality of life and faces multiple environmental challenges heightened by climate change, such as air pollution, flooding, and drought. While there is extensive academic literature substantiating the potential of enhancing green infrastructure (GI) as an effective approach to manage environmental risks, it is often overlooked as an academic focus in the analysis of development issues in informal settlements. Similarly, GI is neglected as an effective environmental approach and planning response in this context often due to a lack of clear understanding of its benefits. This perspective leads to considering GI as a luxury rather than essential in IS. To address this gap in the literature and by considering the socio-cultural importance of green infrastructure, this paper attempts to provide a bottom-up perspective on GI and the ecosystem services (ESS) it supplies for the residents of IS. To do so, two IS in Tehran metropolitan area, Iran, have been studied. Through semi-structured interviews, residents’ conceptions of ESS provided by GI were explored to identify the in/significance of GI in their daily life. The results show that residents' lived experiences provided them with a profound understanding of the benefits of nature and GI. Through analysing residents’ experiences, this research describes the socio-cultural bonds, environmental benefits, and economic reliance between residents and their surrounding environment. This paper demonstrates that the GI provides valuable and yet substantially different ESS for residents of IS compared to how the concept is conventionally conceived in the global North. The paper argues for necessity of GI in IS as it provides environmental comfort, hazards mitigation, and economic support while having cultural values. Therefore, understanding their lifestyle, relationship with surrounding nature and sociocultural considerations is both effective and necessary in discussing GI in informal settlements.

The Evolution of Broadcast Media in Pakistan: Data Analysis of Trends, Challenges, and Future Prospects

This study tackles the challenge of understanding the evolution of broadcast media in Pakistan, a rapidly transforming sector influenced by diverse factors. Utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and drawing on responses from industry professionals and stakeholders, the research investigates the impact of technological advancements, government regulations, economic factors, social trends, cultural influences, and digital literacy on media evolution. Key findings include the significant role of technological advancements in driving media evolution, necessitating ongoing innovation in the sector. Government regulations are found to have a dual impact - essential for maintaining standards, yet potentially restrictive, calling for more adaptable policy frameworks. Economic factors, particularly advertising revenue, are closely linked to media evolution, underscoring the sector's financial dynamics. Social trends significantly influence media content and engagement strategies, highlighting the importance of audience-centric approaches. Cultural influences moderate the relationship between technology and media evolution, emphasizing the need for cultural sensitivity in media practices. Digital literacy emerges as a crucial mediator, suggesting that enhancing digital skills is key to leveraging economic and technological advancements. The study's contributions extend to understanding media dynamics in emerging economies, offering a detailed analysis of the factors shaping broadcast media in Pakistan. The implications for each hypothesis underscore the necessity for a nuanced approach to media development, balancing technological growth with socio-cultural and regulatory considerations. Policy implications emphasize the importance of fostering an environment that supports technological innovation, economic sustainability, regulatory flexibility, social responsiveness, and cultural inclusivity. Such an approach is vital for the robust and sustainable evolution of broadcast media in Pakistan, aligning with both domestic needs and global trends.

A Decolonized Framework for a Medical Treatment Team Approach to Mental Healthcare in the South African Context

ABSTRACT Medical treatment teamwork is widely advocated as an approach for treating mentally ill patients because the diverse healthcare professionals constituting medical treatment teams all contribute specific expertise for patient care. Approximately 80 per cent of South Africans are influenced by sociocultural factors with reference to their mental health issues. Hence, a decolonial medical treatment team approach to mental healthcare could enable a medical treatment team to cater for important sociocultural aspects in mental healthcare. However, at present, there is no single model or theory that accommodates important aspects such as the medical treatment teamwork and sociocultural aspects that influence mental healthcare. A qualitative, multiple-case study was used for this study to investigate these issues. The conceptual framework was developed from literature and theories and thereafter empirically investigated at two sites, namely the South African Eastern Cape Hospitals of Cecilia Makiwane and Fort England, using three data collection methods that included face-to-face, semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions and official documents. Data were analyzed applying thematic analysis. The findings indicated that sociocultural considerations such as the patient’s culture and the role of their families in mental healthcare should be included in the healthcare process in order to facilitate decolonized effective mental healthcare in South Africa.

A System for Identifying Deficiency Elements in Apple Leaf Disease Based on Deep Learning

Background: Plant diseases and pests were natural disasters that seriously threaten agricultural production. Leaf diseases posed a significant threat to the overall productivity and quality of apple orchards. Currently, the diagnosis of plant diseases in apple orchards mainly relied on manual labor, which was both time-consuming and costly. It took a considerable amount of time to train an expert capable of accurately identifying apple diseases and pests, and different crop diseases vary. However, with the use of AI technology, training could be completed in just a few hours to a day, transforming computers into experts in disease and pest identification. Although China became a major apple cultivation nation, the development data from 2021 revealed that traditional advantageous production areas were undergoing dynamic adjustments due to optimization of industrial structure, leading to a decrease in cultivated land. Conversely, the demand for apples in the Chinese market continued to rise, even as the country's population structure gradually trended towards an aging population. This situation underscored the urgent need to replace the laborious and high-cost task of identifying apple foliar diseases in the cultivation process with intelligent agricultural technological solutions. Taking into account the aforementioned factors of the natural environment and socio-cultural considerations and addressing the issue of reduced apple yields due to the high impact of foliar diseases, we initiated study on disease prevention and control during the cultivation process. Methods: To overcome the objective impact of environmental factors, the system extracted images and performed operations such as enhancement and segmentation. Subsequently, a convolutional neural network was employed to process the enhanced images, extracting features such as color, shape, and texture of apple foliar lesions, which were then summarized into histograms using mathematical methods. These histograms served as the primary reference for distinguishing various diseases. Python was chosen as the programming language for the system, and the recognition system was operated by integrating frontend technologies, backend database design, and other relevant techniques. Results: Based on a substantial number of experimental results, the apple leaf disease and nutrient deficiency recognition system could accurately and with extremely high precision identifying major diseases commonly occurring in apple plants, including apple scab, leaf spot disease, rust disease, gray mold disease, and brown spot disease. Moreover, the system was capable of proposing remedies tailored to the specific pain points of each disease. It not only detected apple leaf diseases but also performs nutrient deficiency detection. This holds significant importance in enhancing both the yield and quality of apples. Conclusion: For the commonly occurring foliar diseases in cultivation, the system exhibited the capability to autonomously recognize and provide decision feedback. In contrast to the less efficient and more costly traditional approach of consulting experts, the more accessible apple foliar disease recognition system was poised to replace it as a primary tool for prevention and control assistance. This system will serve as a guiding companion, safeguarding the robust growth of apple plants.

The role of patients’ stories in medicine: a systematic scoping review

BackgroundPatients’ stories provide Palliative Care physicians with a glimpse into the former’s lives and their psycho-emotional, sociocultural, and contextual considerations. Yet, few physicians are trained to interpret and apply patients’ stories in their practice. Inherent variability in how stories are transmitted and interpreted raises questions over their potential effects on care. Amidst a dearth of accounts in Palliative Care, we map current use of patient stories to guide the training, assessment, and oversight of this ‘care influencing’ practice in medicine.MethodsThis systematic scoping review was guided by the Systematic Evidence-Based Approach (SEBA) to ensure a reproducible and structured approach. The themes and categories identified through the Split Approach’s concurrent and independent thematic and directed content analyses provided a comprehensive sketch of the included articles. The Jigsaw Perspective combined the themes and categories identified. The last stage of SEBA compared these results with two recent reviews of storytelling to ensure consistency of the domains created that guided the discussion.ResultsTen thousand two hundred seven articles were reviewed, 963 full text articles were evaluated, and 199 articles were included. The four domains identified were study characteristics, benefits, approaches, and positive effects and concerns.ConclusionStories support patient-centered, personalized, and holistic clinical care. However, variability in the stories, their interpretations and use in care decisions underscore the need for further study on the structuring, teaching, assessing, and delivery of this ‘care influencing’ practice.

Sustainability of traditional building practices in Nigeria: The case of Igala traditional architecture

Nigeria's diverse ethnic landscape is marked by distinct traditional building practices, each representing a unique cultural identity. This study delves into the architectural heritage of the Igala people of North Central Nigeria, shedding light on their sustainable building practice. Despite its profound cultural and historical significance, the Igala traditional architecture, like many others in Nigeria, faces challenges due to modernization. This trend is pervasive across Nigeria, where contemporary buildings often disregard indigenous socio-cultural, environmental, and climatic considerations in their design and construction. Consequently, modern buildings in Nigeria tend to be costly and incompatible with the local culture, environment and climate. This study explores the imperatives and values of Igala traditional housing pattern, aiming to enhance the sustainability of contemporary building practices in Nigeria. Employing a narrative approach, the study utilized archival/historical research, field surveys, and interviews with local building professionals, indigenous elders, and environmental experts to explore the Igala traditional building practice. Thematic content and descriptive analysis were used to interpret the gathered data. The study revealed intrinsic features of Igala traditional housing pattern, including the courtyard system, hierarchical spatial arrangement, organic expansion, food storage facilities and the integration of socio-economic and socio-cultural spaces. These features exemplify sustainability through values such as security, privacy, communal living, cultural identity, energy efficiency, resource efficiency, passive solar techniques and environmental conservation. The research emphasized the critical importance of these identified features and values, not only for preserving cultural heritage but also for guiding sustainable contemporary architectural practices in Nigeria.

Learning Experience Design and Unpacking Sociocultural, Technological, and Pedagogical Design Considerations of Spherical Video-Based Virtual Reality Systems for Autistic Learners: A Systematic Literature Review.

This systematic literature review discusses the use of spherical video-based virtual reality (SVVR) as a training and therapy intervention for autistic individuals. The authors emphasize the need for an evidence-based framework with guidelines and design considerations to help developers and educators tailor SVVR to the diverse needs of autistic learners. The paper highlights the unique benefits of SVVR, such as being relatively easier to develop compared to other VR technologies and high compatibility with various devices, making it more affordable for educational settings. The authors also discuss the importance of the STP (Sociotechnical-Pedagogical) framework for evaluating and designing social aspects of SVVR interventions for autistic individuals.

Human Capital as Enabler of Career Success: Perceptions of Nepali Women Executives

This study explored the perceptions of Nepali women executives about human capital elements that enabled their career success. In-depth interviews were used to generate information from purposively selected ten women executives representing varied organizations. Analysis revealed six human capital enablers to contribute to their career success: education, experience, expertise, performance, training, and relevant knowledge. Results show that human capital enables career success both directly and indirectly. The study outlines the pathway of career success and highlights the importance of socio-cultural consideration in further research in Nepal.

Perspectives on Healthy Eating of Adult Populations in High-Income Countries: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis.

Understanding how individuals currently perceive healthy eating is essential for developing food policies and dietary recommendations that improve the health and well-being of populations. The purpose of this qualitative evidence synthesis was to systematically outline the views and understandings of healthy eating, focusing on how foods are classified as healthy and unhealthy and what meanings are attached to food and eating by the general adult population in high-income countries. A systematic search of four electronic databases was conducted and yielded 24 relevant primary qualitative studies of generally healthy, community-dwelling adults. Thematic synthesis of the included studies identified three analytic themes: constructions of healthy and unhealthy eating, considerations on dietary recommendations, and meanings attached to food and eating. Study participants generally understood what constitutes a healthy and unhealthy diet which was in line with dietary recommendations, but those of lower socioeconomic status exhibited gaps in nutrition knowledge. Participants expressed diverse opinions on dietary recommendations, including skepticism and a lack of trust. Food and eating were associated with various meanings, including pleasure, stress relief, and feelings of guilt. Moral, health, and sociocultural considerations also played a role in dietary behaviors. The findings suggest that improving population diet requires considering how dietary recommendations are phrased and communicated to ensure that healthy eating is associated with pleasure and immediate well-being. This review provides valuable insights for developing consumer-oriented, practicable, and acceptable food policies and dietary recommendations that effectively improve population health and well-being.

Culturally Responsive Programming in the Orchestra Classroom: A Survey of Ensemble Teachers

The purpose of this study was to examine the factors that influence orchestra teachers when selecting repertoire for performance ensembles and to better understand the extent of culturally relevant and responsive programming in elementary and secondary orchestra classrooms across the United States. In March of 2020, the authors undertook a survey regarding concert programming practices of school orchestra teachers who were active members of the American String Teachers Association. Results indicated that the level of difficulty was the most important consideration while availability for easy download was the least important one. Sociocultural considerations were generally rated lower than administrative and pedagogical considerations. Repertoire from the Western European canon was programmed most frequently, followed by folk and fiddle music, and pop and rock music. More than 80% of participants indicated they had never programmed a piece to teach about matters related to gender, sexual identity, or the Black Lives Matter movement, whereas 76.5% had programmed a piece to teach about multicultural awareness. Implications for orchestra teachers, music educator preparation programs, and future research are explored.

Exploring Contemporary Trends and Challenges in Company Management: A Case Study of the Philippines' Corporate Landscape

In an era characterized by rapid globalization and technological advancement, understanding the complex dynamics of contemporary company management is crucial for sustainable business success. This study delves into the intricacies of company management within the unique context of the Philippines' corporate landscape, examining both the emerging trends and persistent challenges that shape organizational strategies. Through a mixed-methods approach that combines qualitative interviews with key stakeholders and quantitative analysis of industry reports, this research uncovers the evolving paradigms of agile leadership, digital transformation, and strategic human resource management. These trends reflect the global shift towards adaptive decision-making, technology integration, and workforce development. Concurrently, the study highlights the enduring challenges posed by regulatory intricacies, economic uncertainties, and socio-cultural considerations, underscoring their impact on the local business environment. By contextualizing these findings within the broader global management discourse, this study contributes to the understanding of the interplay between theory and practice in a diverse and dynamic corporate landscape. The implications extend beyond the Philippines, resonating with companies navigating similar trends and challenges worldwide, while offering a roadmap for adaptive management strategies.