Delving into the Design and Implementation of Specifications Grading Systems in Higher Education by William J. Howitz, Kate J. McKnelly, Renée D. Link

“…Our findings from the literature reveal that the following themes emerge from educators who use specifications grading: instructor commentary on time investment, academic performance, and student reactions to specifications grading. …”
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Development and Validation of a Simple Model to Predict the Risk of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer on Screening Total Body Skin Examination by Rebecca I. Hartman, Yun Xue, Ryan Karmouta, Elizabeth Tkachenko, Sara J. Li, David G. Li, Cara Joyce, Arash Mostaghimi

“…This epidemiologic assessment utilized data from a prospective, multicenter international study from primarily academic outpatient dermatology clinics. Potential predictors of NMSC on screening TBSE were identified and used to generate a multivariable model that was converted into a point-based scoring system. …”
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Trade Policy Uncertainty and Inflation Nexus in China and Usa: Bootsrapt Rolling Window Approach by Türker Şimşek, Ayşenur Şakalak

“…Two developed countries, namely China and the USA, which have been leaders in world trade in recent years, are making new trade regulations and increasing trade disputes, the intensity of political discourses, the effort to create new trade routes and thus decreasing the possibility of global trade integration, as a result, accumulating academic studies have focused on the study of trade policy uncertainty. …”
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Understanding the Contributing Factors of School Violence and Intervention Strategies Used in the SADC Region: A Scoping Review Protocol by Gift Khumalo, Nosipho Faith Makhakhe, Bokang Nephtali Lipholo

“…Six databases will be used to search for empirical articles, including ProQuest, PubMed, Web of Science, Academic Search Ultimate, PsycINFO and MEDLINE Ultimate. …”
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What factors affect teacher professional learning: a qualitative meta-analysis based on the Onion model by Hanqiang Li

“…Purpose – Current academic research on teacher learning is increasing in number and deepening in quality, but at the same time, the heterogeneity is growing significantly. …”
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Patterns of diversity in biomedical coauthorships: An analysis across authors' ethnicity, gender, age, and expertise. by Apratim Mishra, Haejin Lee, Sullam Jeoung, Vetle I Torvik, Jana Diesner

“…Here, we explore how different diversity indices-ethnicity, gender, academic age, and topical expertise-interact and thereby influence scientific impact. …”
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Local Leadership During the Territorial Amalgamation Process – The Case of Latvia by Malvīne Stučka

“…The results show that mayors primarily use media, public consultations, public letters, and even the possibility of resignation to influence the territorial amalgamation process. Academic contribution to the field: While there has been research on territorial amalgamation, the role of the mayor is often overlooked, especially in a top-down initiated process where, despite its features, the mayor still possesses the tools to shape the course of the territorial amalgamation process. …”
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Evaluating the impact of an electronic support system on clinical productivity and student satisfaction in dental education by Shaimaa Al Harthi

“…Materials and Methods: The system was implemented for the 2022–2023 academic year (test group), and the data were compared to the previous year data (control group). …”
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Islamic Religious Education Learning Strategies for Inclusion Students at Muhammadiyah High School by Fadhilla Nangroe Anggraini, Triono Ali Mustofa, Abil Fida Muhammad Qois Al Hadi

“…Up to 40% of teachers felt adequately trained in inclusive learning, and revised assessments showed an increase in student engagement academically and socially by up to 30%. This study concludes that flexible, innovative, and inclusive learning strategies can enhance the academic and social potential of students with special needs. …”
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An Examination of Psychometric Properties of Positive Functional Attitudes Scale by Saide Umut ZEYBEK, Ayse Rezan CECEN EROGUL

“…This study was conducted with 419 students attending different departments in Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Faculty of Education in the spring semester of academic year of 2015-2016. Positive Functional Attitudes Scale, Beck Depression Scale, Beck Hopelessness Scale, Automatic Thoughts Scale, Positivity Scale and Developed Automatic Thoughts Scale.were used as data collection tools. …”
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Digital Storytime: Investigating Prathambooks.org's Role in Reducing College Reading Anxiety by Leni Marlina, Dian Safitri, Zul Amri, Fauzul Aufa, Yuliani

“…This study examined 184 undergraduate students enrolled in Introduction to Literature at Universitas Negeri Padang's English Department during the 2022/2023 academic year. Data were collected via a 26-item reading anxiety questionnaire adapted from Ahmad et al. (2013), administered pre- and post-intervention. …”
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Path Optimization of Enterprise Network Innovation Performance Management Based on Deep Learning and Internet of Things by Peiran Xiong

“…From different perspectives, the academic circles have confirmed that the strength of network relationship does have an impact on the technological innovation performance of enterprises. …”
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Nurses’ Knowledge Regarding Cardiac Catheterization at General Hospital in Rania City by Bayan O. Sharif, Shara H. Salih, Niga A. Sailh, Bahar I. Salim

“…About 43.3% of study participants were Academic nurse while (40%) of them were Institute nurse, however level of knowledge form institute graduated nurses has a highest level and the majority of participants were not trained (95%). …”
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Public Initiatives in the Process of Establishment of Lithuania University by Virginija Jurėnienė

“…People and public organizations supported academic youth financially. Until the year of 1921, students were financially supported by clerical organizations. …”
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Utilization of Jhama brick dust as a sustainable alternative for fine aggregate in concrete by Mohammed Shakeeb Ulla Khan, Pranali Sanjay Patil

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Digital Safety for Women and Children: Legal and Policy Challenges Indonesia, Philippines, and Thailand by Dwi Nur Fauziah Ahmad, Nucharee Nuchkoom Smith

“…Key regulations such as the Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law in Indonesia, the Cybercrime Prevention Act in the Philippines, and the Computer Crime Act in Thailand were analyzed alongside institutional reports and academic studies. The results reveal that while these countries have made significant progress through the establishment of legal frameworks, implementation remains hindered by limited technical capacity, a lack of digital forensic expertise, and low public digital literacy. …”
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Military Deterrence vs Foreign Interference? Record of the Cold War by I. A. Istomin

“…Academic literature is largely skeptical regarding the role of military deterrence in addressing low-level coercion. …”
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Kei te moe te tinana, kei te oho te wairua – As the body sleeps, the spirit awakens: exploring the spiritual experiences of contemporary Māori associated with sleep by Deanna Haami, Rosemary Gibson, Nicole Lindsay, Natasha Tassell-Matamua

“…These findings suggest that the spiritual experience of sleep supported participants in navigating their waking lives safely, purposefully, and meaningfully, contributing to Indigenous and Māori scholarship regarding the spiritual and cultural purpose of sleep, and with important implications for clinical, social, and academic approaches to understanding and supporting sleep.…”
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TREATMENT OF RIVER AND LAKE WATER FOR ALGAE USING NANOBUBBLES by Dan Ovidiu Cîrjan, Maria Stoicescu

“…This study contributes to the advancement of ecological and efficient water treatment methods, offering a viable alternative to conventional water quality management techniques in aquatic ecosystems. This study has no academic precision pretention in its application part: it evolved from the owner of the lake need of valuing its asset for business production and the author need of fishing passion and interest in solving the situation. …”
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Professional Development Program Aimed at Physicians to Develop Drug Utilization Studies by Yacelis Dahilet Cisneros Nápoles, Pedro Milián Vázquez, Maira Quiroz Enríquez, Yaikibel Soto Navarro, Moraima Pérez Fonseca, Eidys Rodríguez Herrera

“…Methods: an educational research was conducted at the Faculty of Medical Sciences of Cienfuegos during the 2011-2012 academic year. Theoretical methods such as the analytic-synthetic, the inductive-deductive, the historical-logical, modeling and system approach were used in the methodological and theoretical process. …”
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