Prospective preschool teachers learning to use picturebooks for philosophical inquiries by Sofia Nikolidaki

“…Following each inquiry session, student teachers engaged in self-reflection and assessed their contributions, identifying aspects of their experience that are applicable to using picturebooks with kindergarten children. …”
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Improving farm households’ economic status to address food security in Ghana: The role of participation in nonfarm activities by Eli Andrew Akosikumah, Hamdiyah Alhassan, Paul Adjei Kwakwa

“…Multinomial Endogenous Treatment Effect was used to estimate the determinants of households' decision to engage in nonfarm activities and household food security. …”
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A Time(s), space(s) and communication in Castells’s ‘Network Society’* by Bert Olivier

“…The article reconstructs Castells’s comprehensive vision and points to the relevance of the conflict between these respective notions of space and time for contemporary communication practices. It also engages critically with the social implications of the dominant modes of space and time. …”
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Soft Tissue Dehiscence Associated with a Titanium Patient-Specific Implant: A Prosthetic Solution as an Alternative to Soft Tissue Grafting by Sharaf Eldeen M. Abbas, Mohamed A. ELKhashab

“…The prosthesis was planned to be retained by bar and clip attachment on the patient-specific implant side, while on the other side, the removable prosthesis was allowed to engage two abutments with an embrasure clasp assembly in addition to covering the palatal tissues to offer protection for the soft tissue dehiscence against food impaction. …”
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Self-control moderates the impacts of physical activity on the sleep quality of university students by Zhonggen Yin, Chengbo Yang, Xiaomei Yu

“…The findings highlight the significance of fostering self-regulatory abilities alongside engaging in physical activity as a promising approach to improve sleep health in college students.…”
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Enhancing cooperation in dynamic networks through reinforcement-learning-based rewiring strategies by Hsuan-Wei Lee, Szu-Ping Chen, Feng Shi

“…This study investigates the dynamics of cooperation among players engaged in repeated two-player Prisoner’s Dilemma games, utilizing a novel integration of the Bush–Mosteller reinforcement learning model with adaptive network rewiring mechanisms. …”
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Assessing the Role of Soft Power in India-Russia Relations by Rashmi Doraiswamy

“…However, with the fall of the Soviet Union and geopolitical reorientations, Russia had to focus on rebuilding its economy before engaging with soft power. Similarly, India liberalized its economy in the 1990s and adapted to changing political equations in the international order.Soft power, as defined by Joseph Nye, includes cultural resources, political values, and foreign policies that can be used to influence others. …”
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The Brewer of Preston by Andrea Camilleri by Bianca Maria Balestra

“…However, his historical novels are not less engaging than his detective stories. Camilleri, indeed, knows how to keep the reader's attention alive to the very last page, regardless of genres. …”
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Single Motherhood and Socio-Economic Welfare of Families in Kabale Municipality. by Mahoro, Evelyn

“…These findings offered valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and community stakeholders engaged in addressing the complexities of single motherhood.…”
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Women Empowerment and Economic Prosperity in Uganda: A Case of Kabale District by Christopher, Liberty

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The ECOLANG Multimodal Corpus of adult-child and adult-adult Language by Yan Gu, Ed Donnellan, Beata Grzyb, Gwen Brekelmans, Margherita Murgiano, Ricarda Brieke, Pamela Perniss, Gabriella Vigliocco

“…The ECOLANG corpus provides audiovisual recordings and ELAN annotations of multimodal behaviours (speech transcription, gesture, object manipulation, and eye gaze) by British and American English-speaking adults engaged in semi-naturalistic conversation with their child (N = 38, children 3-4 years old, face-blurred) or a familiar adult (N = 31). …”
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How to facilitate peer support – learnings from the development of a peer support program for people with T2DM via instant messaging service to improve diabetes self-management by Ursula Hemetek, Tatjana Aubram, Johanna Grüblbauer, Elisabeth Höld

“…Results indicate that the intervention was well-received, with participants engaging in meaningful exchange about diabetes self-management (DSM). …”
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Peer and parental support for sweet snack consumption habits among suburban adolescents in Palu City by Utami Dewi Nikmah, Ayu Hartini Diah, Aisyah Solechah Siti, Nurul Fadjriah Rasyika

“…Parents positively influenced adolescents' eating habits, particularly by engaging them in discussions about healthier eating and changes in their eating behaviors. …”
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Factors Associated with Risky Sexual Behavior in Adolescents in Indonesia Rural Areas by Setiawati Nina, Susmarini Dian, Kartikasari Aprilia, Anggraeni Mekar Dwi, Latifah Lutfatul, Rahmawati Eni

“…Adolescence is a transitional period from childhood to adulthood, marked by rapid physical, psychological, and social changes that can impact the development of sexual behaviours, including the potential for engaging in risky sexual behaviour. This study aimed to identify factors that influence risky sexual behaviour in adolescents in Indonesia's Rural Areas. …”
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Integrating Handcrafted Features with Machine Learning for Hate Speech Detection in Albanian Social Media by Fetahi Endrit, Hamiti Mentor, Susuri Arsim, Zenuni Xhemal, Ajdari Jaumin

“…This has also provided opportunities for individuals to engage in hate speech and offensive language on these platforms. …”
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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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Psychogeriatric experts’ experiences with risk factors of non-suicidal and suicidal self-injury in older adults: A qualitative study by Lisa Van Hove, Imke Baetens, Steven Vanderstichelen

“…The present study addresses this gap by gaining insights into the experiences of psychogeriatric experts who work with older adults who engage in (N)SSI. In total, nine experts were interviewed regarding factors associated with (N)SSI in older adults. …”
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Development of optimal participating strategy for source‐grid‐load‐storage integrated projects in electricity markets with multi‐stage joint optimization by Zihao Li, Yu Yang, Yifan Shi, Li Yao, Wei Liu, Fushuan Wen

“…Additionally, a bilevel Stackelberg game model is introduced for internal electric vehicle clusters (EVCs) within an SGLS‐IP, with the upper level representing an SGLS‐IP, and the lower level representing EV users engaging in the game. The effectiveness of the model is validated through case studies. …”
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An Evaluation of English Textbook "Prospect 3" in Iranian Junior High Schools: A Mixed Methods Study by Seyed Mohamad Jafari, Samantha Curle, Mostafa Bahraman

“…Qualitative data revealed that the textbook inadequately addressed diverse learning needs, failed to engage students effectively, and lacked appropriate cultural content. …”
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Cognitive Strategies and Physical Activity in Older Adults: A Discriminant Analysis by Nathalie André, Claude Ferrand, Cédric Albinet, Michel Audiffren

“…The calculated discriminant function based on the five predictor variables is useful for detecting individuals at high risk of lapses once engaged in regular PA. Conclusions. This study highlighted the need to consider cognitive functions as a determinant of the level of PA and, more specifically, those cognitive functions related to executive functions (internal memory and attentional control), to facilitate the maintenance of regular PA. …”
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