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The aim of this study was to examine job stress and job burnout in native and non-native teachers. This study employed a causal-comparative design. The research focused on all native and non-native teachers of Chabahar city in the academic year 2024-2025. Out of the group, 104 individuals were chosen (52 native teachers and 52 non-native teachers) through convenience sampling. Data were gathered using the Osipow's (1987) Job Stress Questionnaire and Maslach’s (1981) Job Burnout scale. Data were examined through both descriptive statistics and multivariate analysis of variance. Based on the results, native and non-native teachers showed varying levels of job stress (p < .05). In simpler terms, non-native teachers scored higher on scales of overload, role ambiguity, role-related tasks, responsibility, and stress related to the physical environment compared to native teachers. Also, non-native teachers scored higher on burnout subscales including emotional exhaustion and depersonalization compared to native teachers (p < .01). From the findings, it can be concluded that teachers' native and non-native backgrounds can lead to a significant difference in their job stress and burnout.

The objective of this research is to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of automated accounting and auditing, with a particular focus on the use of blockchain technology. Furthermore, the research will seek to establish a theoretical, conceptual and ethical framework for the aforementioned processes. This research employs a teleological approach, which is defined as a method of inquiry that seeks to identify the purpose or end result of a phenomenon. To this end, a systems approach in the modern approach of Future Technology Analysis (FTA) was used to examine the fundamental concepts underlying blockchain and its applications in accounting and auditing. The fundamental concepts underlying automated accounting and auditing on the blockchain platform were organized and explained within a scientific framework that includes theoretical, conceptual, and ethical considerations. Based on the aforementioned findings, a conceptual, theoretical, and ethical framework was developed and elucidated based on content analysis derived from an understanding of the essential elements of the topic, its underlying rationale, and its operational mechanics. This was accomplished through the use of coding in Atlas.ti v9 and ConceptDraw software. Blockchain capabilities provide a platform for automated accounting and auditing in a scientifically, practically, and logically rigorous manner. The evolution of this research was meticulously designed and presented as a conceptual, theoretical, and ethical framework. The features, alterations, and potentialities of automated accounting and auditing on the blockchain technology platform collectively reinforce the necessity for further investigation, as they demonstrate the significant advantages that this technology offers in comparison to traditional methods. This research takes a novel, forward-looking approach and envisions the use of automated accounting and auditing on the blockchain technology platform. It presents, for the first time, comprehensive scientific frameworks and a systematic model for integrating the understanding of concepts, foundations, processes, and norms.

This study aims to explore the psychological and emotional adjustment of parents raising children with intellectual disabilities. This qualitative study utilized semi-structured interviews with 26 parents recruited through online platforms. Participants were selected through purposive sampling, ensuring diversity in caregiving experiences. Data collection continued until theoretical saturation was reached, and all interviews were transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was conducted using NVivo software to identify key themes related to parental psychological adjustment, coping mechanisms, and social interactions. The results revealed that parents experienced significant emotional distress upon receiving their child’s diagnosis, including grief, denial, and prolonged sadness. Chronic stress was a recurring theme, with concerns over financial burdens, caregiving demands, and uncertainty about their child’s future contributing to heightened anxiety. Coping strategies varied, with some parents relying on social support networks, religious beliefs, and cognitive reframing, while others struggled with emotional exhaustion and isolation. Family relationships were deeply affected, with some parents reporting marital strain and sibling adjustments, whereas others experienced strengthened familial bonds. Social stigma and external judgment further complicated parental adjustment, with many parents becoming active advocates for disability rights and inclusion. Despite the challenges, many parents reported significant personal growth, emotional resilience, and increased psychological strength over time. The psychological and emotional adjustment of parents raising children with intellectual disabilities is a complex process influenced by stress, coping mechanisms, family dynamics, and social factors. While many parents experience significant distress, those with strong support systems and adaptive strategies demonstrate greater resilience. This study highlights the need for targeted support programs, advocacy efforts, and policy interventions to enhance parental well-being and social inclusion.

Background: The integration of artificial intelligence into psychodynamic therapy presents a transformative opportunity to enhance mental health interventions.Aims: By consolidating evidence from diverse studies, this research underscores the theoretical and practical implications of psychodynamic AI systems and their potential to reshape therapeutic practices.Methodology: This study employs a meta-analytic approach to synthesize findings from existing research, focusing on the application of psychodynamic principles—such as unconscious processes, relational dynamics, and symbolic meaning—in AI-driven systems. Despite the dominance of cognitive-behavioral frameworks in AI therapeutic tools, psychodynamic approaches offer unique potential for fostering deeper emotional engagement and interpersonal understanding.Results: The analysis highlights advancements in AI-based systems designed to emulate psychodynamic processes and explores challenges, including technical limitations and ethical concerns. The findings emphasize the need for future research to refine AI's capacity to address complex psychodynamic phenomena while adhering to ethical standards, ensuring accessibility, and enhancing emotional intelligence.Conclusions: Ultimately, this work advocates for a balanced integration of psychodynamic principles with AI technologies to achieve scalable and effective mental health solutions.

Knowledge Management (KM) is essential in various sectors, including vocational higher education. A literature review revealed that adopting KM can improve innovation and organizational performance in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). However, some HEIs in developing countries have yet to realize the benefits of KM, and its implementation still needs improvement. The KM process is affected by several issues, including organizational barriers, knowledge hoarding, a lack of a knowledge-sharing culture, ineffective KM mechanisms, and resistance to technology. Nevertheless, only a few researchers have investigated the antecedents of KM, particularly in vocational higher education institutions. This study aims to evaluate the influence of KM foundation factors on KM processes, innovation, and organizational performance in a vocational HEI, specifically the School of Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (STMKG) in Indonesia. It also examines the mediating effects of KM processes and innovation and provides recommendations for improving STMKG's KM foundation. An explanatory research approach was applied in this study, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative techniques. The results show that Organizational Structure (OS) and Technological Factors (IT) significantly influence KM processes. Innovation (IN) is also a significant mediator between KM processes and Organizational Performance (OP). The practical implication of this study is that it provides recommendations for crucial KM factors based on Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) for policymakers to improve the foundation of KM at STMKG. Additionally, the study contributes to the academic field by providing insights for further research on KM development in vocational higher education institutions.