Preliminary experimental analysis of a CdTe BIPV skylight on a lab-scale test cell by Pop Octavian-Gabriel, Mustafa Elmakki Ali Elmakki, Lăcrănjan Mircea, Fechete-Tutunaru Lucian

“…The air temperature reached high values near the globe thermometer signals because of the small test cell size and thermal insulation. …”
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Higher Education and the Politics of the Radical Imagination by Henry A Giroux

“…Such an understanding is imperative at a time when democracy is under siege all over the globe. As an example of both the rise of authoritarianism and the challenge it poses to higher education, I focus on not only the election and presidency of Donald Trump but also an emboldened culture of manufactured illiteracy that exhibits a disdain for any notion of education wedded to the pursuit of the truth, science, and the public good. …”
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Editorial: ticks & tick-borne parasites and diseases by Ala E. Tabor, Ala Tabor

“…Ticks and tick-borne diseases affect humans, livestock, and wildlife in most regions of the globe. Although there are over 900 tick species globally, only approximately 10% of species are second to mosquitoes as major vectors of human and veterinary diseases. …”
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Telehealth and Transformation of Nursing Care in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review by Ibrahim Al Baalharith, Mona Al Sherim, Sarah Hamad G. Almutairi, Azizah Saleh Alhaggas Albaqami

“…Technological advancements have transformed nursing care, quality, and education across the globe. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the inventions and adoption of mobile technologies such as an e-health application (app) called SEHA continue to revolutionize the healthcare system in the country. …”
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The work of Glenn F. Webb by William E. Fitzgibbon

“…He has delivered plenary lectures, colloquia,and seminars across the globe, and he serves on the editorial boards of11 archival journals. …”
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Empowering women on screen: exploring the influence of female protagonists on contemporary culture and gendered enjoyment in film by Fokiya Akhtar, Azmat Rasul

“…A prevalent notion in the film industry across the globe suggests that female-led films may underperform, leading producers to avoid casting women as leads. …”
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The Importance of Plants in Ancient Cultures Against the Background of New Research Concerning Intelligence of Plants by Agnieszka Tańczuk

“…Myths from various parts of the globe, illustrate how important a role plants had in the past, that they were much more than food, medicine, or refuge. …”
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Virtual Mentoring for Medical Physicists: Results of a Global Online Survey by Jacob Van Dyk, Matt Jalink, L. John Schreiner, Robert Jeraj

“…Purpose: Medical physics professional development is limited in parts of the globe and can be aided by virtual mentoring. A global online perception survey was conducted to elucidate the characteristics of the preferred virtual mentoring program. …”
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Assessment of the Awareness of Public Health Officers on Food Safety Legislation Governing School Feeding Program and Quality of Maize From School Suppliers in Turkana County by Charles Mannara, Lucy Gicuku Njue, George Ooko Abong’

“…Across the globe, millions of school children struggle with hunger, a significant detriment to their attendance and academic performance. …”
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Community-led monitoring and the role of Ritshidze in improving the quality of primary healthcare in South Africa by K Govender, N Rambau, P Barron, B Setshogelo, K Vallabhjee, M Nyathi, H Schneider, S Xaba, N Mpofu, A Yawa

“… Community-led monitoring (CLM) of health services is a mechanism of community participation and accountability that is increasingly advocated across the globe. In South Africa (SA), a large-scale community-led monitoring initiative called Ritshidze (‘saving our lives’) was established in 2019. …”
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Emboldening food security for global sustainability yoking artificial intelligence by Gull-e-laala Khan, Gulshan Irshad, Raina Ijaz, Sabah Javaid, Noor Tahir, Sajid Mehmood

“…The field of AI is practically vast and its impact on nutritional security holds central potential bridging comprehensive awareness gap for revolutionizing sustainability around the globe. From seed to fork a robust deep-learning systemic AI powered innovation models enhance global opportunities reshaping food industry and creating a resilient strategic transformation addressing food security following climate change challenges.…”
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Proposed Relationships Between Climate, Biological Soil Crusts, Human Health, and in Arid Ecosystems by Marieke L. Ramsey, Daniel R. Kollath, Anita J. Antoninka, Bridget M. Barker

“…Drylands are the most degraded terrestrial ecosystems on the globe and support a disproportionately large human population. …”
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Unlocking Female Fertility with a Specific Reproductive Exercise Program: Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trail by Barbara Petra Kovács, Júlia Balog, Barbara Sebők, Márton Keszthelyi, Szabolcs Várbíró

“…According to World Health Organization (WHO) data, 16% of people are affected by infertility across the globe. One underlying factor is the age-related decline of ovarian reserve (DOR), which can lead to a higher chance of infertility and has no widely accepted treatment currently. …”
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‘Fission Chips’: An Activist’s View on Anti-Nuclear Activism in South Africa from the 1980s to the 21st Century by Mike Kantey

“…From the time of General Jan Smuts to PW Botha, from Mandela to Zuma, the insidious relationship among international arms dealers, globe-trotting Mafiosi, and beneficiaries of the military-industrial global nexus, has remained a constant refrain: only names and places have been changed. …”
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Canine Gouging: A Taboo Resurfacing in Migrant Urban Population by Anila Virani Noman, Ferranti Wong, Ravikiran Ramakrishna Pawar

“…Cosmopolitan cities have become a pool of migrants from different parts of the world, who carry their cultural beliefs and superstitions with them around the globe. Canine gouging is a kind of infant oral mutilation (IOM) which is widely practiced among rural population of Africa where the primary tooth bud of the deciduous canine is enucleated. …”
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Estimates of vertical tectonic stress in the northwest Ethiopian plateau using topography and gravity data by Muluken Kassa

“…The northwest Ethiopian plateau is one of the globe's most complex tectonic zones. Within the area, the previous geological and geophysical investigations revealed volcanism and deformation effects but did not thoroughly examine crust movement, isostatic compensation, and deformation patterns. …”
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EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PLASTIBELL CIRCUMCISION IN NEONATESAND INFANTS AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL by Muhammad Abid Owais

“… ABSTRACT Objective: Circumcision is the most frequently performed surgery in neonates and infants across the globe. The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of circumcision performed by Plastibell method by means of its safety and complications in neonates and infants. …”
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The Application of Koha Open Source Integrated Library System in Academic Libraries: A Case Study of Bishop Stuart University Mbarara. by Mutungisa, Kennedy

“…The findings of this study will serve a very useful purpose for Bishop Stuart University in particular, and other academic libraries within the country and globe at large. The flexibility and friendly nature of KOHA open-source ILS will also enable users to maximize their gains in the search for information.…”
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Effect of Impact Load on Concrete Containing Recycled Tire Rubber Aggregate With and Without Fire Exposure by Muhammad Arf Muhammad, Wrya Abdulfaraj Abdullah faraj, Mohamed Raouf Abdul-Kadir

“…Over one billion tires are disposed into the environment each year and this has become a major environmental issue in the globe. Recycling of these waste tire rubbers in concrete has gained attention from researchers all around the world. …”
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Lessons for communication strategies during health emergencies from a COVID-19 knowledge, attitudes and practices study in an informal settlement in Mumbai, India by Supriya Krishnan, Jennifer Spencer, Apurva Tiwari, Sushmita Das, Anagha Waingankar, Sushma Shende, Shanti Pantvaidya, Vanessa D’souza, Armida Fernandez, Anuja Jayaraman

“…Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic provided lessons for health policies across the globe. We assessed the knowledge, attitudes and practices of vulnerable populations in an informal settlement in Mumbai, India, during the pandemic. …”
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