Additional Language Learning in Montessori settings: insights from the implementation process of a Second Language Programme in a Scottish Montessori school by Romali Rosales Chavarría

“…This article reports on the research findings of an action research exploratory study in a Montessori school in Scotland, which was a follow-up to a three-year action research inquiry in Mexico into the development of a second language programme in a Montessori setting. …”
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Problematic Issues of Preventive Activities of Investigators and Interrogators in the Legislation of Ukraine and Some Foreign Countries by R. M. Balats

“…Based on the analysis of theoretical developments of scholars on criminal procedural legislation of Ukraine and the practice of pre-trial investigation and inquiry of some post-Soviet countries on issues related to the research topic, the author has placed emphasis on the significant shortcomings of legal regulation of preventive activities of investigators and interrogators during the pre-trial investigation. …”
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“A New Ruling Class”. The mayors of Buenos Aires Province during the National Reorganization Process in Argentina by Paula Vera Canelo, Juan Pablo Kryskowski

“…This research led to the creation of an original database, which draws from a variety of sources (“Boletin Oficial Provincial”, classified documents, local and national press, interviews). The inquiry led to the following findings: i) this political elite had distinctive features, linked to the wider political and repressive goals of the dictatorship; ii) In a first period a majority of military mayors were appointed in towns considered as a “priority” for repression( densely populated, industrial, seat of important educational institutions or military facilities); iii) the profile of most of these officials was similar to that of other contemporary elites: male, professional, engaged in occupations typical of local public figures and with party affiliations characteristic of “compatible civilian leadership”; iv) the stability of their political careers was favored by traits such as a civilian background, landownership, previous experience in provincial civil service and prior political experience; and v) although the creation of a new ruling class was among the primary goals of the dictatorship, only a few of the Buenos Aires province mayors were able to secure their political survival upon the return of democratic rule.…”
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Algorithmic you. Un design-setting per la riappropriazione dei dati personali attraverso narrazioni poetiche e rivisitando mo-delli di poesia visiva by Andrea Benedetti, Ángeles Briones, Arianna Bellantuono

“…Students are invited to collect their personal data from everyday devices and platforms, such as pictures on their phones or data on social media, and concepts such as mirrors and glitches guide the inquiry to narrate with objects that straddle art and design their own experience and relationship with technology. …”
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Exploring the Caregiver Role after Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery for Parkinson’s Disease: A Qualitative Analysis by Suzette Shahmoon, Patricia Limousin, Marjan Jahanshahi

“…The results suggested that spouses maintained the role of caregiver one year post DBS because they struggle to identify themselves in any other way but were more comfortable reassociating into the role of spouse 5 years post surgery. Further inquiry into caregiver and patient identity roles post DBS is recommended as a means of supporting their psychosocial adjustment after surgery.…”
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Mathematical modeling of flexible printed circuit configuration: a study in deformation and optimization by Longhui Meng, Liang Ding, Aqib Mashood Khan, Mohammed Alkahtani, Yicai Shan

“…Predicated on the curvature properties of FPCs, we have developed a model adept at accurately forecasting FPC deformation under diverse conditions. Our inquiry entails a thorough examination of various FPC configurations, including bell, 'U', and 'S' shapes. …”
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SDG 12 needs an oceanic interface: sand mining, saltwater intrusion (SWI) and coastal sustainability by Manan Sarupria, Naznin Nahar Sultana, Saleem H. Ali

“…We present a review of research in this context that links these two seemingly disparate areas of academic inquiry. Focusing on the Mekong Delta we also consider how geospatial techniques could help to evaluate these connected impacts between sand mining and SWI and its consequential impacts on arable land and hence food availability and hunger. …”
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Applying Participatory Communication Principles in Covid-19 Health Message Dissemination in a Rural South African Municipality by Israel Fadipe, Tshepang Molale

“…However, often, as shown by earlier studies (see Molale, 2019; Williams, 2006), governments tend to apply top-down communication approaches and leave local citizens as passive receivers of messages they are required to put into practice. This qualitative inquiry examined how officials of Ratlou Municipality in North-West Province, South Africa, communicated COVID-19 messages to communities in the rural villages of Setlagole and Madibogo. …”
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Behavioural components of information transparency from the perspective of the Quran and its organizational implications by Asghari Hafizullah, Gaeini Abulfazl, Mehrabi Hamzah Amir

“…Data collection was conducted through library research, with the method of inquiry utilized for problem formulation and referencing the Quran, and hermeneutics employed for organizational implications of transparency. …”
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“Ethnic Revival” in Globalizing World: The Example of Indigenous Political Movements in Latin America by S. M. Kretov

“…The article offers an inquiry into the problem of “ethnic revival” in politics against the background of the accelerated globalization processes through the example of the indigenous movements in Latin America. …”
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Troublesome Tinnitus in Children: Epidemiology, Audiological Profile, and Preliminary Results of Treatment by G. Bartnik, A. Stepien, D. Raj-Koziak, A. Fabijanska, I. Niedzialek, H. Skarzynski

“…It is recommended that a questionnaire include an inquiry about the presence of tinnitus during hearing screening tests.…”
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Characterization of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus / AIDS Epidemic in Cienfuegos. 2006- 2010 by Isis Arelis Espinosa Salas, Sara Hernández Malpica, Maitté González Vila, Mario Álvarez Gutérrez

“…The variables analyzed were: age, sex, sexual orientation, source of inquiry, source of infection and municipality of origin.…”
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Chitosan and Its Nanoparticles: A Multifaceted Approach to Antibacterial Applications by Emir Akdaşçi, Hatice Duman, Furkan Eker, Mikhael Bechelany, Sercan Karav

“…In conjunction with this line of inquiry, researchers are strongly urged to concentrate their efforts on developing novel and ground-breaking applications of chitosan NPs.…”
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Critical Rationalism as a Source of Theoretical Jurisprudence by R. S. Raab

“…The article is devoted to the inquiry of a specific conception of law, emerging from an attempt to comprehend sociolegal order through the lens of epistemology of critical rationalism. …”
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Χαρτοφυλάκιον/Scrinium: An integrating activity for monitoring and assessing the learning of classical languages by Sofía Villegas-Rodríguez, Ronald Forero-Álvarez, Fernando Alexander Calderón-Velasco

“…Feedback garnered from an anonymous student survey indicates that the e-portfolio not only substantiates students’ intellectual growth but also significantly enriches the learning experience, as evidenced by increased student interest and critical inquiry. The results affirm the e-portfolio’s role in fostering a holistic and interactive learning environment that promotes the students’ autonomy and critical thinking. …”
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RETHINKING CLIMATE CHANGE AND NATIONAL SECURITY: IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA by AUSTEEN NDUBUISI ADIGWE

“…Historical materialism offered the theoretical framework for this investigation under the methodological philosophy of qualitative analysis as obtainable in social inquiry. The study unearthed the economic effects of climate change, and underscored the historical, structural and institutional factors that explains why third world countries are more susceptible to climate change. …”
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Exploring a role for performance management in residential child care by Russell Sutherland

“…The demand from inquiries for services to learn from their 'mistakes' echoes time after time. …”

Assessing the interactions between learning enjoyment, motivation, burnout, and grit in EFL students: a mixed-methods approach by Yao Song

“…A total of 534 Chinese undergraduate EFL learners participated in the quantitative phase, which used a cross-sectional survey, followed by narrative inquiry with 15 participants in the qualitative phase. …”
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Role of Narcissism in Entrepreneurial Traits Mediated by Entrepreneurial Intention and Entrepreneurial Motivation among University Students by Umer Ejaz, Ali Hassan, Abu Huraira, Shahzada Adeel

“…A total of (N-766) responses were collected for inquiry from entrepreneurship students in Pakistan, a South Asian country. …”
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Morphine for the Treatment of Pain in Sickle Cell Disease by Mihir Gupta, Lilian Msambichaka, Samir K. Ballas, Kalpna Gupta

“…The aim of this review is to initiate inquiry to develop strategies that may prevent the inadvertent effect of opioids on organ function in SCD, should it occur, without compromising analgesia.…”
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