Alcohol policies in India: A scoping review. by Jaclyn Schess, Lydia Bennett-Li, Richard Velleman, Urvita Bhatia, Alexander Catalano, Abhijeet Jambhale, Abhijit Nadkarni

“…Through the clear elucidation of the current policy environment surrounding alcohol in India, policy makers, researchers and advocates can create a clearer roadmap for future reform.…”
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“Ethnic Revival” in Globalizing World: The Example of Indigenous Political Movements in Latin America by S. M. Kretov

“…For instance, in Mexico the indigenous peoples did not manage to create a viable sociopolitical force capable of advocating for their rights. In some other Latin America states, there are indigenous organizations that successfully promote the interests of native peoples. …”
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MATERIAL MANAGEMENT AND THE SURVIVAL OF BLOCK MOLDING FIRMS by Shodiya Olayinka Abideen

“…The study concluded that a cohesive material management strategy can strengthen longevity. It advocated, among other things, that block-producing enterprises implement an integrated approach that harmonizes material procurement and inventory control in order to capitalize on the synergistic benefits of material management. …”
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THE EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PECULIARITIES ON TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE PERFORMANCE IN LAGOS METROPOLIS, NIGERIA: RESIDENTS' EXPERIENCES by Ayobami Ademola AKANMU, Umar Obafemi SALISU

“…In light of these findings, the study advocates for the full implementation of sustainable infrastructure solutions. …”
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Bringing Order to Chaos Ethically: “Cataloging Code of Ethics” and critical cataloging by Dalila Mirović

“…Social relevance: The research advocates that the power to organize knowledge and the power to name, held by catalogers, must be balanced with professional ethics. …”
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Role of oral and maxillofacial surgeon in disaster management by Anggraini Santi, Nismal Harfindo, Akmal Fauzan, Rizqina Nurul, Apipi Muzaffar

“…This research contributes to a growing body of evidence supporting the essential role of oral surgery in comprehensive disaster response strategies and advocates for its fuller incorporation into global disaster management frameworks.…”
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Miserable victims or Troublesome delinquents? A Critical perspective on the news media coverage of Chinese rural left-behind children by Ruixia Sun, Wei Han

“…Meanwhile the newspaper fulfils its duty as a leading official paper by advocating the endeavors the Chinese government has made in the description of LBC as beneficiaries, displaying a people-oriented government in the international community. …”
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THE EFFECT OF THE ACCESSIBILITY TO MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS YOUNG GIRLS' HEALTH AND EDUCATION IN NIGERIA by Doris Lami Madugu, Rosemary Onchi Daniel

“…This research highlights the critical importance of accessible menstrual products in enhancing the overall well-being of young girls, advocating for sustained efforts to eliminate barriers and promote gender equality, thereby enabling young girls to lead healthier, more empowered lives. …”
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Nation of Mechanics: Automobility, Animality, and Indigeneity in John Joseph Mathews’s Sundown (1934) by Daniel Bowman

“…In the early twentieth century, American national identity became increasingly associated with automobility and the move from “a nation of horsemen to a nation of mechanics,” as automotive periodical Horseless Age described it. As well as advocating for the removal of horses from “civilized” society due to their anti-modern associations (a familiar colonialist solution), Horseless Age also encouraged nationalistic attachment to the automobile—the new hallmark of civilization. …”
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Exploring Lessons from Soviet Diplomacy and Western Allied Cooperation in World War II by V. O. Pechatnov

“…It also acknowledges dissenting voices in Anglo-American political spheres who advocated for a more equitable relationship with the USSR. …”
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Understanding the Psychosocial Profile of Women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome by Jill Shuster, Jana McCormack, Rebecca Pillai Riddell, Maggie E Toplak

“…These results suggest that beliefs about locus of control and perceived family support of women with FMS may importantly impact their health outcomes, and that treatments related to locus of control and advocating for family support may considerably improve the quality of life of patients with FMS.…”
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Embracing natural hair by Lindani Mbunyuza-Memani

“…Drawing on two theories: whiteness and Africana womanism, and using purposive sampling, this study examined 17 qualitative interviews with Black South African women and Chocolate Hair Sisters, Natural Sisters, and FroChic three online blogs started by Black South African women advocating for natural hair. The findings indicate that online spaces have become sites of resistance, learning, positive Black affirmation, and support for and by Black women – sisterhood nets. …”
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The Origins of the Idea of “Civilizational” Multipolarity in Russian Religious Thought (from 19^th to First Half of 20^th Century) by M. M. Medovarov

“…They identified an «awakening of the East» and advocated for Russia to align with Eastern civilizational powers in anticipation of an imminent world war. …”
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On quantitizing revisited by Anthony J. Onwuegbuzie

“…Despite these differences, only a few research philosophies completely reject quantitizing. The article advocates for a balanced use of quantitizing to complement qualitative analyses and to enhance research clarity and applicability without compromising the richness of qualitative data. …”
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Decolonising AI: A critical approach to education and social justice by Dean Collin Langeveldt, Doniwen Pietersen

“…The article contributes to the literature on decolonising AI and levelling the proverbial 'playing field' in education. It advocates for sensitivity to culturally appropriate curricula in higher education to foster collaborative learning environments, ensure accountability, and promote diversity and inclusion among educators and learners.…”
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Washing 'Dirty Work' in Academia and Beyond: Resisting Stigma as an Early Career Researcher Investigating Sexuality in the Digital by Chiara Perin

“…With over 1.1 million members, predominantly men, this Reddit channel advocates abstinence from pornography consumption and excessive masturbation as a means to overcome a self-diagnosed porn addiction, porn overuse, and compulsive sexual behaviour. …”
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An interpretative phenomenological study about maternal perceptions of cesarean birth. by Hala Bawadi, Zaid Al-Hamdan, Nagham Abu Shaqra, Amer Gharaibeh, Hasan Rawashdeh, Asma Basha, Majida Jallad, Sawsan Majali, Heba AboShindi, Mahmoud Taym

“…This study underscores the importance of supportive dialogue and informed decision-making in maternity care, advocating for a more individualized approach to childbirth.…”
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Gaps Manifesting in African Social Work: Eclectic Contexts in Africa by Simon Murote Kang’ethe

“…The paper recommends that for social work to leverage its service delivery interventions, a collaboration between the forces of government NGOs and other social service professional bodies is necessary. The paper also advocates that the discipline be catapulted to its noble and honorable status as a very important discipline that enhances and turns around the service delivery process for a country’s citizens. …”
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SHELTERED EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOPS VS. SUSTAINABILITY POLICY by Joanna Małecka, Dominik Czerkawski

“…PwD's preference for diverse workplaces challenges conventional views and advocates for inclusive employment. The framework interweaves social wellbeing and sustainability, offering insights for policy makers and researchers working towards equitable and resilient societies. …”
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MATERIAL MANAGEMENT AND THE SURVIVAL OF BLOCK MOLDING FIRMS by Shodiya Olayinka Abideen

“…The study concluded that a cohesive material management strategy can strengthen longevity. It advocated, among other things, that block-producing enterprises implement an integrated approach that harmonizes material procurement and inventory control in order to capitalize on the synergistic benefits of material management. …”
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