Exploring alternative preschool education methods in Georgia: Enhancing accessibility by N. Kitoshvili

“…The practical value of this study extends to policymakers, educators, and communities across post-Soviet countries with similar educational challenges. By advocating for legislative reforms to incorporate alternative approaches, this research contributes to ongoing efforts to strengthen preschool education and promote inclusivity in post-Soviet Georgia and beyond…”
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Integrated care for older people based on information and communication technology: a scoping review protocol by Yan Zhang, Shanshan Wang, Yutong Tian, Qingyun Cheng, Lixue Meng

“…WHO regards integrated care as a method of providing high-quality healthcare and advocates integrated care based on digital technology. …”
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Possible biocontrol of bacterial blight in pomegranate using native endophytic Bacillus spp. under field conditions by N. Manjunatha, Somnath S. Pokhare, Ruchi Agarrwal, Nripendra V. Singh, Jyotsana Sharma, Mallikarjun M. Harsur, Rajiv A. Marathe

“…In addition, these endophytes also exhibited reduced sensitivity to this immune modulator; thus, the current study advocates the use of B. haynesii, B. subtilis, and B. tequilensis as biocontrol agents for bacterial blight of pomegranate either alone or as a part of integrated disease management.…”
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Mental health for the indigenous population in Chhattisgarh, India: Navigating challenges and crafting solutions by Monika Thakur, Namrata Bhardwaj, Hari Hara Suchandra, R Arun Kumar, K Pushpa, Nisha R. Harshitha, Suhas Satish, Sumi Jain, Radhakrishnan Govindan, Narayana Manjunatha, Channaveerachari Naveen Kumar, Suresh Bada Math

“…The study highlights the importance of delivering mental health care within tribal communities, emphasizing the engagement of locally available primary care health workers. Furthermore, it advocates for an integrated approach that acknowledges the role of faith healers in tribal communities’ mental health care.…”
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Applying the photovoice method with adolescents in mining areas in rural Mozambique: critical reflections and lessons learned by Olga Cambaco, Hermínio Cossa, Andrea Farnham, Eusébio Macete, Mirko S. Winkler, Karin Gross, Khátia Munguambe

“…Future studies should explore strategies to minimise the role of the power dynamics that affect the engagement and contribution of adolescents in advocating for necessary and meaningful changes. Additionally, it is important to investigate how health programs and policies can help to reduce the impact of existing inequalities.…”
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Salaman and Absal in Abd al-Rahman Jami by Halilović Tehran

“…Jami belonged to the Sufi Naqshbandi Order and advocated Ibn Arabi's ideas in the field of doctrinal gnosis. …”
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Yoon Suk Yeol’s policy towards Japan: Reasons for changing approach and prospects by К. V. Asmolov, О. S. Pugacheva

“…In May 2022, Yoon Suk Yeol, representing conservative political forces, became the President of the Republic of Korea (ROK, South Korea). He advocated the speedy normalization of relations with Japan, giving priority to pragmatic cooperation between the two countries. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, and Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy among People Living with HIV in Nepal by Sweta Shrestha, Subodh Chataut, Badri Kc, Khagendra Acharya, Sait Kumar Pradhan, Sunil Shrestha

“…Many (59.3%) believed that ART does not prolong life. Nevertheless, they advocated the regular use of ART rather than taking it only when the health deteriorates (81.8%). …”
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Public Health Risks Associated with Food Process Contaminants – A Review by Ahmadullah Zahir, Zhiwen Ge, Iftikhar Ali Khan

“…Furthermore, this study identifies existing knowledge gaps proposes avenues for future inquiry and emphasizes the necessity of employing a multi-disciplinary approach to alleviate the public health risks posed by food process contaminants, advocating for cooperative initiatives among food scientists, public health officials, and regulatory entities to enhance food safety and protect consumer health.…”
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Performance of High Volume Fly Ash Concrete in Structural Applications by Puneet Kaura, P N Ojha, Brijesh Singh

“… Application of high volume fly ash concrete is still not advocated by construction fraternity due to lack of standardisation. …”
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Perceptions of care and family support from patients and family caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a phenomenological study in Spain by Joana Maria Julià-Móra, Margarita Calafell-Vert, Francesca Rosa Rosal-Obrador, Ian Blanco-Mavillard, Margalida Miró-Bonet

“…Participants expressed gratitude toward healthcare professionals and advocated for a person-centered approach that addresses not only clinical, but also emotional and psychological needs. …”
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The emergence of an independent Polish state and the problem of national minorities by G. G. Dedurin

“…They were reflected in the relevant provisions of the first Constitution of independent Poland (March 1921), which was a kind of compromise between the views of the Polish right-wing led by Roman Dmowski, who advocated the absolute dominance of ethnic Poles' interests, and the leaders of Polish socialist parties (T. …”
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Impact of Corticosteroid Dosing and Glucose Levels on Readmission Rates in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbation Patients: A Study from Tertiary Care Center by Amirullah, Pavan N Kumar, Deepak

“…While higher corticosteroid doses are not advocated, clinicians should be cautious of hyperglycemia risks, particularly in diabetic patients. …”
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INVESTIGATING THE BIOCHEMICAL PROFILE AND NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION OF VERNONIA AMYGDALINA LEAVES: A STUDY ON ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES, PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION, ENZYME INHIBITION, AN... by Olugbenga D. Oloruntola, Fehintoluwa S. Oladebeye, Samuel A. Adeyeye, Simeon O. Ayodele, Ojurereoluwa A. Ayodele, Olufemi E. Adeniji

“…These findings collectively emphasize the multifaceted health-promoting properties and nutritional value of Vernonia amygdalina leaves, advocating their utilization in various dietary and therapeutic applications.…”
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HUMAN CAPITAL AS THE SOURCE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH by Nhat Thien Tran

“…Our work is in line with Lucas (2015), who calls for not giving “too large a role to exogenous technological change” (p. 86) while advocating that “the contribution of human capital accumulation to economic growth deserves a production function of its own” (p. 87). …”
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Post-Socialist Ethnic Symbolism, Suppression of Yugoslav Social Memory, and Radical Populism Psychology by Faruk Hadžić

“…Contemporary ethnic-symbolic politics communicate through conservative political orientations: re-traditionalism behavior (including some left-wingers) advocates public acceptance. Historical anti-fascism actors have been stigmatized within attitudes toward fascist ideology symbolism and traditional Balkan sociopolitical mythologies. …”
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Student perspectives of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the curriculum of a UK medical school—A mixed-methods study by Amirmohammad Heidari, Shravani Joshi, Mohamed H. Ahmed, Ibrahim Mahmoud, Jacqueline O’Dowd, Joanne Selway, Oladipo Phillips, Mohamed H. Taha

“…Qualitative findings underscored the importance of representation in medical education, biases in recruitment, and advocated for greater faculty diversity. Additionally, there is a need for a curriculum reflecting diverse dietary habits and including role models from various ethnic backgrounds. …”
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Factors affecting mental health service delivery from primary healthcare facilities of western hilly district of Nepal: a qualitative study by Madhusudan Subedi, Gaurav Devkota, Puspa Basnet, Bijay Thapa

“…Mental Health Gap Action Programme has facilitated the delivery of evidence-based interventions on mental, neurological and substance use disorders by non-specialised health workers in PHC settings as well as advocated scaling up of mental healthcare through integration of mental health in PHC.Methods A cross-sectional qualitative study was conducted in Arghakhanchi district of Nepal from July to August 2019 that collected information through face-to-face key informant interviews of 16 purposively selected participants using validated interview guidelines. …”
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Using Real‐Time Power BI Formative Feedback to Improve Nurse Anesthesia Students' Clinical Competence: An Educational Intervention by Ali Khalafi, Sajjad Choopani, Nooshin Sarvi‐Sarmeydani, Elham Maraghi

“…., Microsoft Power BI) demonstrably enhances clinical competence in student nurse anesthetists. This study advocates for such advanced feedback mechanisms in competency‐based nursing education to address competency gaps. …”
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Innovative circular economy approaches in e-waste management: a case study of telkomcel Timor Leste by Graciano Andre Damiao Maia, Ratna Lindawati Lubis, Irni Yunita

“…The study concludes with recommendations for Telkomcel to enhance its sustainability efforts by improving infrastructure, increasing public education on e-waste recycling, and advocating for stronger government regulations. These efforts are expected to support sustainable development in Timor Leste while minimizing the environmental consequences of improper e-waste disposal.…”
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