Analysis of Cybersecurity Risks and Teenage Digital Behavior Patterns

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Identifying Critical Infrastructure in a World with Network Cybersecurity Risk

IntroductionEspecially during the COVID-19 pandemic, parents were expected to understand increasingly sophisticated information about health issues and healthcare systems and access online resources as a part of their caregiving role. Yet little is known about parents' online digital technology use and digital health literacy skill. This study aimed to investigate parents' digital technology use, their self-reported digital health literacy skill, and demographic information as potential factors influencing their use of digital technologies.MethodsAn online survey utilizing convenience sampling was administered to new parents during the COVID-19 pandemic that inquired about their demographic information, digital technology use, and digital health literacy skills within Ontario, Canada.ResultsA total of 151 individuals responded to the survey; these were primarily mothers (80%) who self-reported as white (72%), well-educated 86%), heterosexual (86%) females (85%) with incomes over $100,00 per year (48%). Participants reported consistent and persistent online activity related to their parenting role and mostly via mobile smartphone devices (92%). Participants had moderate to high digital health literacy skills, greater than the Canadian national average. Almost half of participants reported negative health and well-being consequences from their digital online behaviours. There were no significant relationships between technology use, digital health literacy skill, and demographic variables.DiscussionThe COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the need for and importance of effective and equitable digital health services. Important opportunities exist within clinical practice and among parenting groups to proactively address the physical and mental health implications of digital parenting practices. Equally important are opportunities to insert into clinical workflow the inquiry into parents' online information-seeking behaviours, and to include digital health literacy as part of prenatal/postnatal health education initiatives.

Digital Literacy

The widespread use of technology and the Internet have changed many of language learners' everyday practices, including literacies. While there have been many studies with the focus on language learners' digital literacies, few, however, have explored language learners' digital information literacy and online reading practices with the use of social bookmarking tools, especially in a community college setting. We address this gap by investigating community‐college language learners' digital literacies when social bookmarking with the focus on digital information and online reading practices from an ecological perspective. In this qualitative multiple‐case study, the focal participants were five English learners, students in an English as a Second Language writing course in a community college in the northeastern United States. Data collection included interviews, observations, and researchers' e‐journals. Thorough within‐ and cross‐case analysis of data shows that language learners searched for digital texts and evaluated them based on relevance, reliability, interest, language, and importance for them and their learning community in the social bookmarking tool. The participants struggled with the number of results in search engines, keywords, and evaluation of digital texts for relevance and reliability. We show the need for more instruction, support, and guidance of language learners' digital information literacy practices as well as the benefits of providing students with opportunities to read digital texts. Our suggestions for future research include investigating the role of multimodality and other factors that influence language learners' evaluation practices when they look for and read information online.

BackgroundChina has entered a stage of moderate aging, characterized by a “90-7-3” eldercare pattern: 90% of the older adults opt for home-based care, 7% utilize community-based care, and 3% reside in institutional care facilities. With the rapid development of the digital economy, innovative solutions such as smart eldercare devices and telemedicine have emerged, offering new possibilities to enhance the efficiency and quality of eldercare services. However, while benefiting from digital technologies, the older adults generally face challenges posed by the “digital divide,” making digital literacy a critical factor constraining the digital transformation of eldercare services.MethodsThis study utilizes data from the 2020 China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey (CLASS 2020) to examine the impact of digital literacy on older adults’ utilization of community-based home care services (CHCS). Factor analysis was employed to measure digital literacy levels, while probit regression and Heckman’s two-stage model were applied for empirical analysis.ConclusionOur empirical analysis yields three key findings: (1) A significant negative relationship is found between digital literacy and the utilization of CHCS. This indicates that, on average, higher digital literacy is associated with a lower propensity to use CHCS. (2) Dimension-specific analysis reveals divergent impacts: Digital application literacy was positively associated with service utilization. However, device operation literacy, information acquisition literacy, and digital social literacy all exhibited significant negative correlations with service use. (3) Mechanism analysis indicates that digital literacy reduces older adults’ reliance on CHCS through multiple pathways, including increased alternative consumption expenditures, strengthened social and family support, and improved self-efficacy.DiscussionThe findings suggest that improved digital literacy may reduce older adults’ utilization of CHCS, providing important implications for optimizing the elderly care system in the digital era. While promoting digital literacy among older populations, policymakers should establish integrated online-offline service delivery models to achieve precise matching between seniors’ needs and care provision.

This study aims to explore the correlation between college students’ digital literacy and mental health and proposes a method based on Twin Support Vector Machines (TWSVMs) classification and chi-square validation correlation analysis. First, a group of college students’ digital literacy data was collected by designing and distributing questionnaires. The questionnaire covers multiple aspects such as digital skills, information literacy, and technology application, to comprehensively evaluate the students’ digital literacy level. The collected digital literacy data were classified using TWSVM to obtain the digital literacy assessment results. Next, the electroencephalogram (EEG) signals of the same group were collected, and the EEG signals were subjected to power spectral density (PSD) feature extraction and TWSVM classification model training to obtain the mental health identification results of each student. Finally, after obtaining the digital literacy assessment and mental health identification results, the chi-square validation method was used for correlation analysis to evaluate the linear relationship between the two. Through the analysis, we found that students with higher digital literacy were more likely to have good mental health. In comparison, students with lower digital literacy were more likely to have mental health problems. This study revealed a significant correlation between college students’ digital literacy and mental health, providing theoretical support and practical guidance for educators and mental health professionals. Improving students’ digital literacy will not only help their academic and career development but may also have a positive impact on their mental health, thereby promoting their overall development.

The rapid expansion of digital connectivity has provided youth with wide-ranging access to digital platforms for communication, entertainment, and education. In light of this profound shift, there have been growing concerns about online safety, data privacy, and cybersecurity. A critical factor influencing the ability of youth to responsibly navigate digital platforms is digital literacy. While digital literacy programs have been implemented in various regions worldwide, significant disparities remain not only in overall digital literacy levels, but also the assessment of digital literacy initiatives. To address these challenges, an environmental scan and literature review were conducted to identify existing digital literacy programs in Canada developed specifically for youth, as well as digital literacy assessment tools, respectively. The search encompassed peer-reviewed articles, organizational curricula, and assessment measures indexed in various databases and organization websites. The environmental scan identified 15 programs targeting key components of digital literacy such as data safety, cyberbullying, and digital media. The literature review identified 12 digital literacy assessment tools. Based on the findings, data were synthesized from shortlisted programs and assessment tools to inform the development of both a new digital literacy program and assessment tool to complement the youth-focused program. The new program focuses on four key components: (1) digital fluency, (2) digital privacy and safety, (3) ethics and empathy, and (4) consumer awareness. A 15-item assessment tool was also developed consisting of 4–5 questions specific to each program component. Given the growing importance of digital competencies, a youth-focused program and assessment tool are crucial for understanding and addressing digital literacy among this vulnerable cohort. This program's adaptability allows for customization across sociodemographic target groups, including culturally diverse and geographically remote communities—an aspect that has the potential to enhance digital literacy across settings. Implementing digital literacy programs can better prepare youth for an increasingly digital world, while minimizing potential risks associated with technology use.

This research provides an in-depth review of the integration of digital literacy and cyber socialization in 21st-century education, positing the importance of these two aspects in preparing students for an ever-evolving world. Using PRISMA's framework for systematic analysis, the study evaluated articles from reputable journals between 2014 and 2024, presenting results that underscore a significant shift in the educational paradigm from traditional to digital. Digital literacy, defined as the ability to use technology efficiently, search and evaluate information, and communicate effectively on digital platforms, has become an essential requirement in modern education. The study shows that digital literacy not only improves technical skills but also supports critical and creative learning among students. In addition, digital literacy education includes teaching ethics and online safety and encouraging responsible internet use. Cyber socialization, with its focus on interaction through social media and digital platforms, has enriched the learning experience through wider collaboration and exchange of resources. However, it also poses challenges such as cyberbullying and security issues, which demand a structured educational response to address related social and psychological issues. The Industrial Revolution 4.0 and the COVID-19 pandemic have accelerated the acceptance of technology in education, emphasizing the importance of character education and the adaptation of innovative teaching methods. Education that is responsive to technological change must integrate digital literacy into all aspects of learning, leading to a more holistic and inclusive approach. Overall, the study underscores the importance of digital literacy and cyber socialization in shaping adaptive and supportive learning environments. 21st-century education must recognize and utilize technology not only as an auxiliary tool but as an integral part of the curriculum, to equip students with the skills needed to succeed in the digital age. By ensuring that digital literacy and cyber socialization are at the heart of education, we can anticipate future needs and challenges, shaping a generation that can not only survive but thrive in an ever-changing digital landscape.

Advancements in digital technology have significantly impacted healthcare delivery, necessitating greater attention to individuals' digital health literacy. This study examined how digital health technology literacy influences health empowerment and health-promoting lifestyles among Korean adults. A cross-sectional secondary data analysis was conducted using data from 935 individuals aged 20–59. Digital literacy was assessed using subdomains of functional and critical literacy, alongside validated tools for health empowerment and health-promoting behavior. K-means clustering identified three groups based on literacy levels. Group 3, with high functional and critical literacy, demonstrated the highest levels of health empowerment and health-promoting behaviors. These findings emphasize the importance of recognizing diverse digital literacy patterns and suggest that tailored, person-centered interventions may be necessary to reduce disparities and support health outcomes in the digital age.

Cultivating the digital literacy of vocational education normal students is a fundamental link in promoting the digital teaching reform of vocational education. Taking the vocational education normal students majoring in finance and accounting of Lingnan Normal University as the research object, this paper investigates and analyzes the current situation of the digital literacy level of normal students. The results show that the digital literacy of finance and accounting normal students is generally at a medium to high level, and their digital social responsibility literacy is good. The higher the grade of normal students, the higher their digital literacy level. This indicates that the implementation of the school's "New Normal Education + Education Informatization 2.0" and "Three Transformations and Four Modernizations" peak construction project has achieved certain results. The "Digital Technology knowledge and skills", "digital application" and "professional development" qualities of finance and accounting vocational education normal students can basically support their learning activities as college students, but are not sufficient to support their teaching activities as teachers. However, finance and accounting vocational education normal students have a good attitude and confidence in learning new digital technologies. In this regard, it is urgent to build a complete knowledge system of digital technology, integrate digital literacy education with professional education, and create diversified digital literacy education scenarios to improve the digital literacy level of normal students in finance and accounting vocational education.

Developing security systems to protect the storage systems are needed. The main objective of this paper is to study the security of file storage server of an organization. Different kinds of security threats and a number of security techniques used to protect information will be examined. Thus, in this paper, an assessment plan for evaluating cyber security of local storage systems in organizations is proposed. The assessment model is based on the idea of cyber security domains and risk matrix. The proposed assessment model has been implemented on two prestigious and important organizations in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Storage systems of the assessed organizations found to have cyber security risks of different scales. This conclusion gives certainty to the fact that organizations are not capable of following the cyber security evolution and secure their storage systems from cyber security vulnerabilities and breaches. Organizations with local storage systems can improve the cyber security of their storage systems by applying certain techniques.

This study aims to analyze students' digital literacy in the context of learning biology material on the digestive system and identify students' digital literacy in terms of interest in digital technology, internet costs, gender, and learning outcomes. The research was conducted at one private high school in Medan, Indonesia. The instrument used is a questionnaire and a list of student grades from the teacher. The results showed that students interested in digital technology had a significantly higher digital literacy score than students who had less interest in digital technology. There was no significant difference in digital literacy between groups of students with internet fees < US$ 14 per month and students with internet fees of US$ 14 per month, and between groups of male and female students. The result of the analysis also found a positive correlation between learning outcomes and digital literacy.

Although continual online interaction is beneficial for an older adult with mild cognitive impairment, cybersecurity risks can become more pronounced. Prior work has touted the benefit of shared decision-making between care recipients and caregivers who may want to instill cybersecurity safeguards, particularly in the area of online safety and security. In this study we investigated the current online safety and security decision-making practices of care recipients with mild cognitive impairment and their spousal caregivers. We identified a gap between optative and actual decision-making: whereas couples expressed their desire to engage in shared decision-making, the actuality was most caregivers were compelled to take sole action. We further determined that shared-decision making was not feasible as there was a lack of suitable safeguarding options along a spectrum of care for the couple to choose from. We relate these findings to prior work that highlights similar challenges and discuss how there needs to be more offered than simply an illusion of choice.

Purpose. The study examines the impact of the evolution of HR strategies from traditional approaches to modern digital human resource management technologies. It analyzes key changes in HR functions, the influence of digital transformation on business effectiveness, as well as the main challenges and risks of digital HR. Special attention is paid to the case of Ukraine, taking into account the impact of military actions and global trends. Recommendations are provided for the implementation of a comprehensive digital HR strategy that incorporates modern technologies such as artificial intelligence, People Analytics, VR/AR, and cloud platforms. Methodology To assess the effectiveness of implementing digital management in HR processes, methods of comparative analysis were used, including productivity indicators, time-to-hire, employee retention, and HR management costs before and after the adoption of digital technologies. In addition, various digital technologies and the dynamics of their implementation in Ukraine and globally were analyzed. Results Key challenges faced by HR professionals during the implementation of digital management were identified, including new ethical, technical, and organizational issues such as cybersecurity risks, adaptation of existing systems, and data integration. Recommendations were developed to improve the effectiveness of HRM and to transform the underlying philosophy of personnel management toward a human potential development–oriented approach. Scientific novelty The research offers an updated perspective on the use of digital systems that enable more efficient utilization of resources in HR practices. Key challenges and opportunities for their application are identified. Contemporary studies on ethical aspects of AI use in HRM are systematized, and the core components of an HR ecosystem are formulated to enhance HRM effectiveness in the era of digital technologies, along with strategies for the harmonious integration of technologies into the human resource management system. Practical significance The practical value of the study lies in the development of recommendations for companies to improve the effectiveness of human resource management through digital technologies. The research findings can be applied by HR professionals and organizational leaders to enhance key HR functions such as recruitment, performance management, productivity management, and employee development. The proposed strategies may contribute to reducing HR process costs, increasing employee engagement, and improving the internal organizational climate, which is particularly relevant for companies operating in the context of digitalization and a rapidly changing environment