Navigating the sojourn: a mixed-methods exploration of game-based approaches for enhancing intercultural adaptation among Chinese international higher education students in Austral... by Xiao Hu

“…However, cultural differences between China and Australia often challenge these students’ adaptation. Drawing inspiration from the growing trend in the modern entertainment industry, researchers have explored game-based learning approaches to address solutions in various educational disciplines, including intercultural adaptation in international education. …”
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Implementasi Penguatan Karakter (PPK) Dalam Kurikulum 2013 di Sekolah Dasar by B. Nuraulia Rahmanita, Ani Khoirotun Nisa, Muhammad Najib, Maya Rahma Sarita, Andi Prastowo

“…Telknik analisis data dalam pelnellitian ini yaitu data relduction, data display, dan conclusion drawing/velrification. Pelnellitian ini belrtujuan untuk melndelskripsikan implelmelntasi pelnguatan pelndidikan karaktelr dalam kurikulum 2013 di satuan pelndidikan selkolah dasar. …”
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Exploring the impact of growth mindset on psychological symptoms in students from ethnic regions of China: how meaning in life makes a difference by Zuozhi Fang, Zhongfang Fu

“…IntroductionDrawing on implicit belief theory, this study examines the relationship between growth mindset and psychological symptoms in adolescents from ethnic minority regions in China, with a focus on the mediating role of meaning in life. …”
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Review on recent advancements in the role of electrolytes and electrode materials on supercapacitor performances by Ashutosh Patel, Suresh Kumar Patel, R. S. Singh, R. P. Patel

“…Additionally, the paper delves into the impact of novel bio-based hybrid electrolytes, drawing upon literature data to outline the fabrication of various hybrid electrode materials incorporating conducting polymers like polyaniline and polypyrrole, as well as metal oxides, carbon compounds, and hybrid electrolytes such as ionic liquids, gel polymers, aqueous, and solid polymer electrolytes. …”
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Comparison of Globus Pallidus Interna and Subthalamic Nucleus in Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson Disease: An Institutional Experience and Review by Shazia Mirza, Umar Yazdani, Richard Dewey III, Neepa Patel, Richard B. Dewey, Svjetlana Miocinovic, Shilpa Chitnis

“…The ultimate decision in selecting a DBS target is complex, ideally made by a multidisciplinary team, tailored towards each patient’s profile and their expectations, by drawing upon scientific evidence coupled with experience. …”
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Creating Dissonance: Self-Tracking Devices and their Effects on Users by Xenia Schmidli

“…The paper will furthermore lean on theories of affective technologies and hostile scaffolding to establish its point. Drawing on empirical research that has shown that certain discrepancies are common when comparing the information given by the tracking devices and the bodily perception of the user (Nelson, 2020), this paper argues that this conflicting information can lead to a dissonance of the self. …”
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Single-cell chromatin accessibility landscape profiling reveals the diversity of epigenetic regulation in the rat nervous system by Peiyao Ma, Shanshan Duan, Wen Ma, Qiuting Deng, Yeya Yu, Peng Gao, Yue Yuan, Chuanyu Liu

“…To further investigate the gene regulatory network involved in spinal cord regeneration, we integrated our scATAC-seq data with published single-nucleus RNA-seq data from the spinal cord, and we identified more detailed regeneration related elements by drawing GRNs centered on the transcription factor Jun in the OPC. …”
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Trade and Scientific-Technical Cooperation with the USSR on the U.S. Leadership’s Agenda During the Era of Détente (1969–1980) by V. T. Yungblyud

“…In Moscow, this notion evolved into a programmatic directive, whereas Washington adopted a more pragmatic stance.Drawing on a broad historiographical foundation, archival documents from Russian repositories (RGANI, RGAE), published materials from the U.S. …”
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Positive Education in the United Arab Emirates: Navigating Through and Beyond the Global Pandemic by Tavis D. Jules, Ashley M. Mayworm, Amy C. Nelson Christensenv

“… Drawing on data from the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) in the UAE, this study looks at using Positive Education (PE) to build strengths, competencies, well-being, and toughness in educational communities, to combat learning loss before and during the pandemic. …”
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Randomized and Efficient Time Synchronization in Dynamic Wireless Sensor Networks: A Gossip-Consensus-Based Approach by Nan Xiong, Minrui Fei, Taicheng Yang, Yu-Chu Tian

“…Secondly, based on the mutual drift estimation, each pair of activated nodes fully adjusts clock rate and offset to achieve network-wide time synchronization by drawing upon the gossip consensus approach. The converge-to-max criterion is introduced to achieve a much faster convergence speed. …”
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An Analysis of the Allometric and Multifractal Features of a Development in the Urban-Rural Area in the Lower Reaches of the Yangtze River: 2012 Cross-Sectional Data of Four Provin... by Zhi-jun Song, Yi Chen, Yun Li, Xin Zhao

“…The provinces of Jiangsu, Anhui, Jiangxi, and Zhejiang and the city of Shanghai in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River forming a concentrated distribution area of developed cities and rich villages in China are so called “the four provinces and one city,” which have experienced rapid and typical urban-rural development. By drawing on the perspective of allometric growth, this paper conducts fundamental analysis and multifractal analysis of 52 prefecture-level cities in four provinces and one city in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. …”
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Character Building Through Differentiated Learning of Islamic Religious Education in the Digital Era by Al Ihwanah, Abdullah Idi, Karoma Karoma, Ni'mah Afifah, Diana

“…The data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman's interactive model, which includes data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. This study concludes that the implementation of differentiated learning in Islamic Religious Education (PAI), supported by digital technology, effectively enhances students' character development. …”
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Teachers implementing Zimbabwean sign language regulatory frameworks for deaf learners in special schools by Reward Kwashira

“…However, this study explores how teachers implement sign language regulatory frameworks for Deaf Learners in special schools. Drawing on qualitative data from teachers, headmasters, school inspectors, and psychologists. …”
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Embracing E-Court Innovation: Advancing Maslahah Mursalah in Indonesia's Religious Courts by Eti Yusnita, Yuswalina, Muhammad Toriq

“…This study adopts a qualitative research approach, utilizing descriptive analysis and drawing upon both primary and secondary data sources. …”
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Effective Stance in Conservative Newspaper Opinion Articles on Irregular Immigration and Refugee Humanitarian Crises by Marta Carretero, Elena Domínguez Romero

“…This paper presents a quantitative and contrastive analysis of expressions of effective stance in conservative newspaper opinion articles related to irregular immigration and humanitarian crises involving refugees in both English and Spanish contexts. Drawing upon the seminal works of Langacker (2013) and Marín-Arrese (2021a, 2021b, 2023), the study examines six fundamental categories of effective stance expressions established according to factors such as orientation towards self or others, degree of control about the realisation of the event, and agreement with social norms. …”
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BALANCING MOTHERHOOD AND ACADEMIC PURSUITS: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR NIGERIAN WOMEN by Rosemary Onchi Daniel, Doris Lami Madugu

“… This study explores the multifaceted challenges and opportunities faced by Nigerian women as they balance motherhood and academic pursuits. Drawing on global and local perspectives, the research highlights the significant barriers these women encounter, including traditional gender roles, institutional gaps, economic pressures, and psychosocial stress. …”
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Alternative dispute resolution: Mediation as a model [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Naser Sherman, Bashar Talal Momani

“…Additionally, it anticipates the future effectiveness of mediation in jurisdictions lacking comprehensive legislation, drawing from successful Western experiences to guide potential developments in Arab legal frameworks.…”
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Development of a PM2.5 Forecasting System Integrating Low-cost Sensors for Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam by Nguyen Ky Phung, Nguyen Quang Long, Nguyen Van Tin, Dang Thi Thanh Le

“…In this study, the models of Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF), Sparse Matrix Operator Kernel Emission (SMOKE), and Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) were integrated to develop an air quality forecasting system. Drawing input data from transportation and industrial emission inventories, the forecasting system was calibrated and configured using local parameters to deliver hourly forecasts for HCMC. …”
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Autocratización a fuego lento: el caso de Nicaragua (2000-2024) by Macià Serra, Daniel Rodríguez Suárez, Salvador Martí i Puig

“…Objective/context: This article dissects the process of democratic regression that has taken place in Nicaragua from 2000 to the present day (2024), drawing primarily on the analytical framework developed by Javier Corrales in his 2022 work, Rising Authoritarianism. …”
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Breastfeeding impact on kidney health : updated evidence by Hakim RAHMOUNE, Nada BOUTRID, Hala BOUTRID

“…This article synthesizes contemporary evidence regarding the influence of breastfeeding on renal function and health, drawing from a diverse array of international studies. …”
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