Decoding Iran’s Proxy Strategy: Determent or Destabilization? A Review and Scientific Commentary

In Middle Eastern geopolitics, Iran’s use of proxy forces has become an important strategy that shapes the region and challenges traditional ideas about deterrence and stability. By strategically placing armed groups across Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen, Iran exercises influence over these territories that often blur the boundary between state and non-state actors. This complex web of alliances raises critical questions: Is Tehran’s approach a calculated attempt to deter enemies while projecting power? Or is it just a recipe for more destabilization in an already volatile area? In this review article we will examine Iran’s proxy strategy closely looking at its historical background, motivations behind it as well as implications on both regional security and international relations; we will see whether this is a style in the Iranian political structure for security maintenance- like or unlike the styles in the American Politics

Musician Do Nhuan and Opera Composing Career

Since the musical play Co Sao by musician Do Nhuan, the first Vietnamese opera, was born in 1965 until now, our country\u27s opera art has gone more than half a century. Although it is not a long journey, not yet a massive opera with many works with the participation of many musicians, Vietnamese opera has made great contributions to the country\u27s music, creating a grandeur, a meaningful voice internationally about a musical genre with a large form that requires high artistic composition techniques and methods; affirming the richness, erudition as well as the development of the compositional style of the team of professional music composers. The contributions of Vietnamese opera composers such as Nhat Lai, Nguyen Dinh Tan, Hoang Viet, and Luu Huu Phuoc are truly worthy of recognition and the first person to mention is musician Do Nhuan. Musician Do Nhuan has made great contributions to opera, which is the merit of pioneering a professional music genre, which requires a high level of composers, performers, and audience. Moreover, it is the merit of the musician who has contributed a larger number of opera works than other musicians (up to now, March 2023): 3 operas (Co Sao, Nguoi tac tuong, Nguyen Trai)

Effects of the Psychosocial Factors Experienced by Teachers on Teaching Effectiveness in Secondary Schools in Ilemela Municipality

oai:ojs2.theshillonga.com:article/1This study explores the effects of teachers’ psychosocial factors on teaching effectiveness in secondary schools in Ilemela Municipality. The study employed the psychosocial theory developed by Erikson (1959). The mixed research approach was used. The sample size was 92 secondary school students and 100 teachers which was obtained using simple random and purposive sampling techniques. The researcher employed questionnaires to collect quantitative data and interviews to collect qualitative data. Quantitative data was analysed using SPSS in which findings were presented using frequency distribution tables, while qualitative data was presented using thematic analysis. The findings show that there are psychosocial factors that do influence teachers’ decision-making in relation to assessment and evaluation as well as planning and implementation such as preparation of Teaching and Learning, assessment process, preparation of assessment tools, evaluation remarks, affect evaluation decision, and affect evaluation strategy. This implies that the psychological factors existing in the working area affect the decision-making process related to assessment and evaluation. Also, there are different strategies to be planned and implemented by school management and teachers to overcome the psychosocial factors they experience in their work contexts. The study recommends that educational leaders should ensure that public primary school teachers are provided with training on how to handle psychosocial problems

Information Management Practices and Job Performance of Secretaries in Public Polytechnics in South-west, Nigeria

Information explosion has become the order of the day in every organization.  With the emergence of ever dynamic technologies, secretaries are expected to upgrade their skills of information management practices to enrich their performance. This necessitates enquiry into influence of information management practices on job performance of secretaries in public polytechnics in South-west, Nigeria. The descriptive research design was adopted in the study and the population comprised 648 secretaries from both federal and state polytechnics in six states of South-west, Nigeria. The sample size was 242 which was determined using the Krejcie and Morgan sample size determination table. A stratified proportionate sampling technique was used to determine the number of questionnaires that was given in each of the institutions. Results showed that the level of information management practices of secretaries under examination is moderate with a mean of 3.32. There was a significant influence of information management practices on job performance of secretaries in public polytechnics in South-west Nigeria (Adj.R2 = 0.328, F(5.212)=22.191,p< 0.05). The study concluded that information management practices have significant influence on job performance of secretaries in public polytechnics in South-west Nigeria. It was therefore, recommended that management of polytechnics in South-west Nigeria should provide training sessions for secretaries to enhance their information management skills. Workshops should be mounted on the use of software tools, managing emails, and organizing digital files efficiently among others. &nbsp

The Prominent Role of Hat Chap Cai Luong Arts in Tourist Attraction to Thoi Son Island, Tien Giang Province

The purpose of this article is to study and analyze the current development and utilization of cultural and artistic tourism products on Thoi Son Island, Tien Giang Province. The article focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of incorporating don ca tai tu music (a genre of chamber music in the traditional music of southern Vietnam) in serving tourism activities in recent times and identifying existing issues in the development process of these cultural and artistic tourism products. In addition to discussing the advantages and competitive capabilities of Thoi Son Island, the article also proposes suitable solutions for the development of cultural and artistic tourism products in the locality, particularly the application and promotion of the art of hat chap cai luong (one of the traditional theater opera plays in southern Vietnam) combined with storytelling for tourism purposes. The research methodology employed in the article combines both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The quantitative part of the research will concentrate on collecting data on tourist numbers, income from cultural and artistic tourism activities, and tourist satisfaction. The qualitative part will involve conducting interviews, surveys, and gathering opinions from experts and local residents to gain a better understanding of the issues related to cultural and artistic tourism products featuring cai luong singing on Thoi Son Island. The research findings indicate that incorporating the art of hat chap cai luong into tourism activities is effective. However, several issues have been identified that need to be addressed, such as diversifying cultural and artistic tourism products, protecting and promoting the local cultural values, and ensuring the ability to meet the future demand for cultural tourism products without causing har

Challenges English teachers and students face in teaching and learning poetry in Class VI of Rangaytung Primary School, Chhukha Dzongkhag

The poetry question of class VI is marked out of 8 both in the mid-term as well as in the annual examination according to the English Curriculum Framework, Classes PP-XII, of which the poem should be from outside Reading & Literature, Class VI. After studying the marks scored by 14 students of class VI of Rangaytung Primary School, Chhukha in the mid-term examination, 2023, more than 75% of the students on average scored below 4. Therefore, the study found out what reasons students had for not fully understanding the poems taught in the classroom. The study also touched on the perceptions English teachers of class VI had on the partial understanding of poetry taught in the classroom by the students. The participants for the study were selected based on purposive sampling. The study adopted qualitative research design to collect data from the students and teachers. Qualitative thematic analysis was used to interpret the collected data. The findings of this study include difficulty in understanding the meaning of words because of the use of linguistics and taking the teaching and learning of poetry lightly by both the teacher and the students in the first place. As a consequence of this, students took less interest in learning poetry than other genres of literature. Teaching strategies used by the English teacher also played a vital role in making poetry learning interesting to the learners. Understanding of poetry was better when the teacher used simple sentences with appropriate examples to explain the poem. Moreover, poetry lesson were rarely repeated, which was actually necessary. Keeping all difficulties aside, the teacher played a crucial role in making poetry learning interesting to the children. Recommendations to English teachers of class VI are discussed separately towards the end of the study

Being and becoming a teacher: Professional Wellbeing Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

Covid-19 has a significant impact on higher education worldwide, not just in the Philippines. This study described the professional quality of life of the college teachers in terms of compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue. This study ascertained the relationship of socio demographic profile of the college teachers and their professional quality of life. This study used a quantitative-descriptive method of research. Convenience sampling was used in this study. A total of 76 college instructors were surveyed (44 from public schools and 32 from private schools). Based on the results of the study, it is concluded that the college teachers have high compassion satisfaction for getting satisfaction from being able to teach people, being proud of what they can do to teach, and being happy to their chosen profession. These college teachers have exposure work related secondary traumatic stress on a moderate degree level by having a feeling of worn out because of their work as a teacher and feeling overwhelmed because of their teaching load and other work-related activities. However, the secondary traumatic stress of college teachers did not result to having high level of burnout, though college teachers still experience burnout but in low degree level only

A Comparative Study of Black Humor as Seen in Catch-22 and A Good Man Is Hard to Find

The purpose of this thesis is to find the similarities and differences between Catch-22 and A Good Man Is Hard to Find in the direction of literary genre in black humor. Based on works in both Chinese and English and a lot of literary criticism, the systematical research will be done in aspects of art style, language, the writing technique, major character and theme to obtain a more profound understanding of these two novels. According the research, the thesis gets conclusions as following: Catch-22 and A Good Man Is Hard to Find are both tragedies, but because of the implicit and calm expression of the two authors, both the two works have the effect of comedy. The former subverts the traditional narrative mode by describing absurd plots in a spider web structure, and portrays a alienated major character - Yossarian, who wants to escape from combat, while the latter uses the traditional linear mode to depict a hypocritical character - Grandma. The two characters are both anti-heroes. Nevertheless, Catch-22 mostly uses repetition and symbolism to reveal the cruelty of reality and wars and show human alienation, while A Good Man Is Hard to Find tends to use the metaphor to express the theme of original sin, violence and redemption

Exploring Personal Yidam Practices in Vajrayana Tradition: A Journey to Enlightenment

Personal Yidam practices in the Vajrayana tradition serve as a meaningful pathway to uncover one\u27s inherent Buddha nature and nurture enlightened qualities. These practices, deeply rooted in ancient teachings and lineage transmissions, provide a direct path for individuals to engage with the wisdom and compassion of meditational deities called Yidams.  The study explores the essence of personal Yidam practices, exploring their purpose, methods, significance, and transformative potential. The primary aim of personal Yidam practices is to dissolve dualistic perceptions and awaken the practitioner\u27s inherent potential for enlightenment. Through elaborate visualization techniques and concentrated meditation, practitioners immerse themselves in the divine qualities and enlightened attributes of their chosen Yidam deity. Guided by a spiritual teacher, practitioners select a Yidam that resonates with their temperament, aspirations, and spiritual path, embarking on a journey of inner transformation and realization. In conclusion, personal Yidam practices in the Vajrayana tradition represent a sacred journey of self-discovery, transformation, and enlightenment, rooted in devotion, wisdom, and compassion, these practices offer a direct path toward enlightenment, guiding practitioners to realize their fullest potential and embody the awakened mind of the Yidam. &nbsp

Maximizing Research Impact in Higher Education: An Approach to Identify Essential Stakeholders and Ensure Use-Inspired Outcomes

A growing consensus suggests that scientific research should be use-inspired, thereby addressing the contemporary needs of society. Various studies and perspectives from different disciplines and industries underscore stakeholder engagement as essential to facilitate that objective. A structured process is presented that includes defining goals, identifying key stakeholders, brainstorming, consulting experts, stakeholder mapping, engaging with stakeholders, and adjusting plans to reflect stakeholder feedback. Involving stakeholders early in an initiative facilitates numerous benefits, including improved decision-making, greater stakeholder buy-in, improved problem identification, tailored solutions, risk mitigation, transparency, credibility, faster implementation, and potential for innovative ideas. An example of a stakeholder identification process is provided to strengthen research proposal development. This article is for researchers, practitioners, or businesses seeking guidance to better integrate stakeholders in their work or organization. The article is also intended for professionals entering the workforce who wish to include stakeholders to ensure tangible outcomes. Effective stakeholder prioritization requires a balanced and adaptive strategy that considers environmental resource, economic, and societal factors, ensuring solutions meet critical concerns within each industry\u27s unique ecosystem and human needs. This article provides a decision-making framework to enhance research credibility by identifying essential stakeholder perspectives, making research outcomes more effective and impactful