Background: Learning Management Systems (LMS) represent one of the main technology to support learning in HE institutions. However, every educational institution differs in its experience with the usage of these systems. South East European University’s LMS experience is longer than a decade. From last year SEE – University is adopting Google Classroom (GC) as an LMS solution. Objectives: Identifying factors which encourage LMS activities, with special emphasis on SEEU, might be of crucial importance for Higher Education academic leaders as well as software developers who design tools related to fostering LMS. Methods/Approach: This paper introduces new approach of investigating the usage of LMS, i.e. identifying the determinants of increasing usage of LMS activities, by conducting empirical analysis for the case of SEEU. We apply appropriate estimation technique such as OLS methodology. Results: Using SEEU Usage Google Classroom Report & Analysis Data for spring semester (2016–2017) and winter semester (2017–2018) - SUGCR dataset 2017, we argue that (i) LMS activities are affected by demographic characteristics and (ii) the students’ LMS usage is affected by level and resources of instructors’ LMS usage. Conclusions: The empirical results show positive relationship between student and instructors’ LMS usage.

Most cybersecurity frameworks are based on three major components such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability. All these components have their parameters that are used to secure network nodes. But finding the most cyber secure node in a network needs a measurement method. The aim of the paper is to offer a model that can be used to find the most secure network nodes considering these cybersecurity components and their parameters. This is achieved by modelling numeric values of respective weights for parameters of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The model is applied to a simulated environment where random values standing for cybersecurity parameters are given to 30 wireless network nodes that are used as an example. Then the weighted values are processed with Python programming language by giving the most secure nodes according to needed cybersecurity components. This model can be used to recommend the right network node that can be used to deploy services securely while avoiding potential vulnerabilities and cyber-attacks.

The revolution of the industrial sector in the automated one has happened with the use of the Industrial Internet of things (IIoT). They are providing unprecedented possibilities for connection, and automation. Also, the ubiquitous of IIoT has brought new cyber security challenges, putting sensitive data at risk. This research paper proposes a comprehensive model for enhancing the cyber security of IIoT systems. Our model integrates various countermeasures, including a proactive assessment of security vulnerabilities, examination of identified vulnerabilities, categorizing data, delivery of comprehensive reports, and assurance of effective countermeasures based on a cost-benefit approach, aligned with industry standards and frameworks. The proposed model aims to address the need for the development of robust and resilient cyber security solutions for IIoT environments. This research work introduces the proposed model's main functions, integration, workflow, and references. With this research, we contribute to the enhancement of cyber security in the IIoT environment by proposing a model that assists with proactive assessment, effective response, and informed decision-making. We envision that the proposed model will support industrial organizations in securing their IIoT systems against cyber threats, ultimately have stability and secure industrial operations.