Moral reasons and The moral problem by Gert Joshua

“…When Michael Smith published The Moral Problem, he advocated only Weak Moral Rationalism: the view that moral requirements always provide us with reasons that are relevant to the rationality of our action. …”
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Self-directed flourishing: a conceptual meta-framework for dealing with the challenges of 21st-century learning and education by Eri Mountbatten-O’Malley, Thomas Howard Morris

“…Originality/value – Using conceptual and theoretical lenses, in this paper, the authors identify some core problems with traditional pedagogies in formal education and advance a person-centred, humanistic approach to pedagogy. The authors advocate for a new meta-framework for educators: “Self-Directed Flourishing”. …”
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Gonadal Hormone Changes with Aging and Their Impact on Chronic Pain by Onella Athnaiel, Nicholas Davidson, Jaskaran Mangat, Ned F. Nasr, Nebojsa Nick Knezevic

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Operationalizing transformative capacity: State policy and the financing of sustainable energy transitions in developing countries by Amanda-Leigh O'Connell, Johan Schot

“…Critically, the findings support transition scholars who advocate for experimental policy engagements by offering opportunities to challenge fundamental values, norms, beliefs, and cognitive models.…”
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Energy management of smart buildings during crises and digital twins as an optimisation tool for sustainable urban environment by Konstantinos Chatzikonstantinidis, Nicholas Afxentiou, Effrosyni Giama, Paris A. Fokaides, Agis M. Papadopoulos

“…This research underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the integration of advanced technologies in building management. The findings advocate for a holistic, human-centric approach to energy management that prioritises adaptability, resilience, and sustainability in the face of ongoing and future challenges.…”
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What are biopharmaceuticals? by Abhay H. Pande, Yenisetti Rajendra Prasad, J. Anakha

“…Thus, this article aims to clarify the scope of biopharmaceuticals and advocate for their broader adoption in the pursuit of global health and environmental integrity.…”
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Early life gut microbiome and its impact on childhood health and chronic conditions by Harold Nunez, Pamela A. Nieto, Ruben A. Mars, Maryam Ghavami, Cheryl Sew Hoy, Kimberley Sukhum

“…To address these limitations, we advocate for more robust research methodologies to better understand the microbiome’s role in health and disease. …”
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Latanoprost Induced Iris Pigment Epithelial and Ciliary Body Cyst Formation in Hypermetropic Eyes by Abhijit Anand Mohite, Rangarajan V. Prabhu, Thomas Ressiniotis

“…We discuss the pathogenesis of such cysts and advocate using of serial ultrasound biomicroscopic (UBM) images to monitor them. …”
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Solitary Adrenal Metastasis from Esophageal Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by D. Dellaportas, P. Lykoudis, G. Gkiokas, G. Polymeneas, A. Kondi-Pafiti, D. Voros

“…When no other evidence of metastatic disease in cancer patients exists, several authors advocate adrenalectomy with curative intent. Isolated cases of long-term survival after resection of solitary adrenal metastasis from esophageal adenocarcinoma, like in our case, have been reported only as case reports. …”
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Cyathea tenggerensis (Rosenst.) Domin from Ijen Geopark, Bondowoso and Banyuwangi, East Java by Ulum Fuad Bahrul, Su’udi Mukhamad, Dwinanti Edia Fitri, Fernanda Rachel Oktavian, Setyati Dwi

“…In light of these findings, we advocate for enhanced conservation measures to safeguard the long-term survival of tree ferns within their native habitat.…”
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Pediatric Nasal Lobular Capillary Hemangioma by Jordan M. Virbalas, John P. Bent, Sanjay R. Parikh

“…Nasal LCH is a rare cause of an intranasal mass and is associated with unilateral epistaxis, nasal obstruction, and epiphora. We advocate for image-guided endoscopic excision of LCH in the adolescent population.…”
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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Diagnostics and Cardiovascular Risk Assessment by Patrycja S. Matusik, Katarzyna Mikrut, Amira Bryll, Tadeusz J. Popiela, Paweł T. Matusik

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Structure, floristic and diversity from Laguna de San Diego (Samaná, Colombia) by Julio Andrés Sierra-Giraldo, Susana Velásquez-Franco, Mitchell James Power, Jairo Andrés Orozco-Agudelo, Luz Amparo Triana-Moreno

“…Bd exhibited the highest values of diversity across all measures (0D, 1D, and 2D). We strongly advocate for increased efforts to enhance the protection status and safeguard local species to protect biodiversity. …”
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Canadian Standards Association Standard CAN/CSA/Z264.1-02:2002: A New Voluntary Standard for Spacers and Holding Chambers Used with Pressurized Metered-Dose Inhalers by Myrna B Dolovich, Jolyon P Mitchell

“…This consensus standard was developed with the support of pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers of spacers and holding chambers, and with the help of clinicians, retail pharmacists and representatives of patient advocate bodies associated with respiratory diseases and the dissemination of information related to the treatment and the delivery of inhaled medications. …”
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A Stylistic Analysis of Ṣeun Ògúnfìdítìmí’s Songs by Temidayo Akinrinlola

“…Ṣeun Ògúnfìdítìmí is an advocate of social and cultural revival of traditional African values. …”
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Social Work and Human Rights: Uncrossed Paths Between Exposure, Engagement, Lens, and Methods in Professional Practice by Maria Irene Carvalho, Cristina Albuquerque, Pedro Borrego

“…We conclude that professionals have the knowledge and courage to consolidate and promote HR; however, in order to advocate for and promote structural social changes that lead to the full realization of an HR utopia, they need to use methods based on structural and collective approaches.…”
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Adapting a consensus process for survivors of domestic abuse and child maltreatment: a brief report about adopting a trauma-informed approach in multistakeholder workshops by Ruth Gilbert, Gene Feder, Eszter Szilassy, Katherine Cowan, Emma Howarth, Karen Johns, Alison Gregory, Ursula Lindenberg, Claire Powell

“…There is, however, limited advice about how to safely involve survivors of violence and abuse in consensus-based studies.Methods/results This commentary provides an overview of the adaptations made to a process of core outcome set development, to ensure that survivors of violence and abuse felt safe, heard and supported, and able to contribute in a meaningful way.Conclusions We advocate for an iterative process of listening to and learning from survivors, as well as buy-in from funders to ensure research studies are appropriately resourced and involve sufficient planning time.…”
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Migrant remittances and diaspora policies in Africa by I. D. Loshkariov, I. S. Kopyttsev

“…Additionally, the authors outline the most promising pathways for advancing diaspora policies while identifying existing barriers.They advocate for the establishment of distinct platforms for diaspora representation, deepening cooperation between origin and host states, and extending certain diaspora policy mechanisms to subnational and supranational levels. …”
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Revitalizing rural areas by boosting educational advancement through social capital integration by Marole Nkosikhona Moloi, Sibongamandla Silindokuhle Dlomo

“…It is recommended by this study to strengthen stakeholder engagement, advocate for supportive policies, and integrate innovative teaching methods that will sustain and expand educational advancements. …”
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Incidence of Fractures after Cardiac and Lung Transplantation: A Single Center Experience by Aileen Hariman, Charles Alex, Alain Heroux, Pauline Camacho

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