From occupation to independence: contemporary East Timorese history and identity in Portuguese picturebooks by Ana Margarida Ramos

“…The social change, path to democracy and educational development, as well as daily life and children’s pastimes are now the centre of a narrative that establishes the similarities and differences between modern-day Portugal and East Timor. …”
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Learning styles used by first-year undergraduate students in Medical Sciences. Cienfuegos, 2019-2020 by María Cristina Núñez Martínez, Lizgrace Llano Arana, Addys Teresita Stable Rodríguez, Ana Lidia Suárez Denis, Rosa María Masot Rivero, Daylis García Morales

“…<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> to determine the strategies and learning styles used by first-year students of medical science degrees, during the teaching-educational process of the 2019-2020 academic year.<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> descriptive and retrospective study about the relationship between strategies, learning styles and the quality of teaching. …”
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Knowledge of ICU Nurses Regarding the Ongoing Nursing Assessment of ICU Patients in Khartoum City, 2020 by Ahmed Osman, Montaha Mohammed, Sahar Ahmed

“…Conclusion: The nurses’ knowledge regarding ongoing nursing assessment was good with a few areas of weakness raising the need for continuous educational and training programs. …”
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Factors Affecting Bangladeshi High School Students' Practices of Sanitation and Hygiene by Majedul Hoque

“… Better sanitation and hygiene standards are beneficial for preventing infections, limiting the spread of pathogens, and fostering overall health in educational environments. On the other hand, not much is known about school-student's hygiene and sanitation habits. …”
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Hormonal Fluctuations and Periodontal Status in Postmenopausal Women by Mehrad Rafiei, Somayeh Salarisedigh, Parvin Khalili, Zahra Jamali, Farimah Sardari

“…There were significant differences between the participants with and without periodontitis in brushing frequency and educational status P<0.05. After adjusting for all potential confounders, no correlation was found between hormonal fluctuations and periodontal status. …”
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THE INFLUENCE OF INSTAGRAM LIKES ON CONSUMER ATTITUDE AND PURCHASE INTENTION OF E-COMMERCE USERS IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Erna Grcić-Rešidović, Ensar Mekić

“…The secondary objective is to compare demographic data based on age, gender, and educational categories of the respondents. The final aim is to bridge the gap in literature and provide practical implications which would be useful to professionals in brand and marketing management. …”
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Autism Spectrum Social Stories In Schools Trial (ASSSIST): study protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial analysing clinical and cost-effectiveness of Social Stories... by Dean McMillan, Victoria Allgar, Barry Wright, David Marshall, Shehzad Ali, Joy Adamson, Chris Williams, Elizabeth Littlewood, Dominic Trépel, Lisa Dyson, Hannah Ainsworth, Liz Cook, Lisa Hackney, Danielle Collingridge Moore, Rebecca Hargate, Anne McLaren, Jo Whitehead

“…Case reports in children with autism have suggested that these stories can lead to a number of benefits including improvements in social interactions and choice making in educational settings.Methods and analysis The feasibility of clinical and cost-effectiveness of a Social Stories toolkit will be assessed using a randomised control framework. …”
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On Determining the Concept of “Disciplinary Liability of Police Officers” by D. Ye. Zherebtsov

“…Fourth, the purpose of disciplinary liability of police officers is to ensure the compliance with police service discipline, to prevent from committing disciplinary offenses by police officers, to educate police officers’ conscious attitude to the service, to create the necessary conditions for effective operation of police units. …”
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The development of pre-registration occupational therapy student perceptions of research and evidence-based practice: A Q-methodology study by Tanya Rihtman, Mike Morgan, Julie Booth

“…Conclusions Opportunities for completing ‘authentic’ student research projects, with ‘ownership’ of results, may enhance research and EBP confidence and professional identity.Significance Findings expand current knowledge regarding effective use of pre-registration educational opportunities to support future research and EBP.…”
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Six Sigma Approach to Developing a Microgrid Station for Research and Teaching by Gabriel Nasser Doyle de Doile, Miguel Castilla, Pedro Paulo Balestrassi, Antonio Carlos Zambroni de Souza, Jaume Miret

“…The conclusion of this paper highlights the benefits of using the DFSS conceptual methodology to develop a microgrid station for research and teaching, such as adaptation to educational needs; enhancement of the learning experience; refutation of experimental errors; cost-effective, flexible, and modular design; collaborative learning environment; data-driven teaching; and continuous improvement. …”
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From activity to learning: using cultural historical activity theory to model school library programmes and practices by E.M. Meyers

“…<br><b>Introduction.</b> changes in educational policy and practice demand that we examine school library programmes from a new perspective. …”
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Digital Skills’ Role in Intended and Unintended Exposure to Harmful Online Content Among European Adolescents by Natalie Tercova, David Smahel

“…These findings underscore the importance of raising awareness among educators and parents regarding the dual nature of digital skills. …”
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The Role of Industrial Designers in Achieving the Green Economy Through Recycling by Tamer Yousif, Richie Moalosi

“…The findings indicate that students developed a mindset and transformative shift for the positive environmental change that recycling can bring to the environment by designing circular production and consumption processes that resonate with the principles of the circular economy. Educating future designers about circular principles ensures that a new generation of professionals will drive positive change and preserve the environment for future generations.…”
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Acceptability, usability and utility of a personalised application in promoting behavioural change in patients with osteoarthritis: a feasibility study in Norway by Linn Nathalie Støme, Are Hugo Pripp, Jens S Kværner, Kari Jorunn Kvaerner

“…Our aim is to investigate the acceptability, usability and utility of Vett as a personalised application for goal achievement.Setting The trial took place at the rheumatology clinic at Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway from January to June 2015.Participants Twelve participants with osteoarthritis were recruited from a 3.5-hour multidisciplinary group-based educational programme (osteoarthritis school).Interventions With the help of a physician, each participant followed a customised 12-week mixed-mode goal achievement plan with digital support based on preset goals, self-monitoring and individual feedback. …”
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Transcending the urban–rural dichotomy: inequality in urban green space availability among urban neighbourhoods, urban villages and rural villages in Guangzhou, China by Fubin Luo, Yunzheng Zhang, Luyang Zhang

“…Neighbourhoods with high population density and sufficient job opportunities in UN and UV, as well as those with low housing prices, low-salary and low-educated jobs in UN and RV, are suffering from UGS inequality. …”
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Strategies for strengthening cervical cancer screening programmes in Gwanda district, Zimbabwe: a qualitative study by Fennie Mantula, Yoesrie Toefy, Vikash Sewram

“…Conclusions To exploit on women’s willingness to be screened, delivery of screening services need to be re-engineered through development of strategies for increased and sustained educational programmes and increase of screening facilities. …”
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Becoming smart “digital natives”: cultivating Chinese English majors’ new media literacy via Journalism English Reading and Listening by Zhang Danyang, Wu Yang

“…Understanding new media literacy: An explorative theoretical framework. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 16(4), 160–170) NML framework to quantitatively self-evaluate their NML. …”
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In vitro micropropagation protocols for two endangered Dianthus species - via in vitro culture for conservation and recultivation purposes by Dóra Farkas, Judit Csabai, Angéla Kolesnyk, Pál Szarvas, Judit Dobránszki

“…The protocols are designed to produce large quantities of propagation material for recultivation, educational, and research purposes within three months.…”
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Reframing Perceptions in Restorative Dentistry: Evidence-Based Dentistry and Clinical Decision-Making by Ayah A Al-Asmar, Ahmad S Al-Hiyasat, Motasum Abu-Awwad, Hakam N Mousa, Nesreen A Salim, Waed Almadani, Furat Rihan, Faleh A Sawair, Nigel B Pitts

“…More emphasis on communicating these data to educators to integrate them into the dental curriculum is a must.…”
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Outcomes of Open Knee Joint Injuries in Trauma Patients at Tibebe-Ghion Specialized Hospital, Bahir-Dar, Ethiopia by Getachew Wuhib Shumye, Melatwork Assefa Wolle, Mekuriaw Wuhib Shumye, Leul Mekonnen Zeru

“…Targeted public awareness campaigns like car accidents should be conducted to educate the population about orthopedic emergencies and strategies to reduce complication risks, aiming for more favorable outcomes.…”
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