Problematic social media use in 3D? Relationships between traditional social media use, social virtual reality (VR) use, and mental health. by Shay Xuejing Yao, Joomi Lee, Reed M Reynolds, Morgan E Ellithorpe

“…This result highlights the potential of immersive media to promote mental well-being by facilitating engaging and meaningful social interactions.…”
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On quantitizing revisited by Anthony J. Onwuegbuzie

“…This article responds to this shortfall by proposing a comprehensive meta-framework using the 5W1H approach, which outlines why, when, what, where, how, and who should engage in quantitizing, thereby integrating several frameworks and models across both mixed and multiple methods research. …”
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Development and challenges of autonomous electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft by Lijuan Hu, Xufei Yan, Ye Yuan

“…Subsequently, we delve into key autonomous eVTOL aircraft technologies encompassing electric propulsion, flight control method, sensing & perception, decision-making, and safety & reliability, elucidating recent progress in each domain. Furthermore, we engage in a discourse on the regulatory and societal challenges, including a discussion on airworthiness regulations, that are pertinent to the integration and operation of autonomous eVTOL aircraft. …”
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Argumentation and the “New Oratory”: the staging of the speaker in investor pitches in English by Fiona Rossette-Crake

“…It hopes to provide a convincing example of how linguists working in the French context on English-language phenomena (“linguistes anglicistes”) can productively engage simultaneously with several theoretical frameworks in order to shed light on discourse practice in the contemporary context.…”
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Children's orientation towards sporting events and sporting emotions by Ahmet İslam

“…When students are aware of their emotions in sport, they are more likely to engage in practices that positively affect their performance. …”
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Features of Legal Regulation of Employment Contracts with Seasonal and Temporary Employees by A. Ya. Radzividlo

“…The norms of the decrees of the Presidium of the Supreme Rada of the USSR “On working conditions of temporary employees and officials” dated from September 24, 1974 No. 311-09 and “On working conditions of employees and officials engaged in seasonal work” dated from September 24, 1974 No. 310-09 have been analyzed . …”
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Doing Church Differently by Clementine Nishimwe

“… The Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians, alternatively known as the Circle, are a group known for their circle of knowledge sharing, whereby they sit together and share stories with participants actively listening and engaging with what is offered. The Circle is also known as a young forum for theological dialogue and mentorship. …”
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‘Showcasing Empire’ Past & Present Or A Brief History of Popular Imperialism, from Britannia to Brexit by Berny Sèbe

“…Whilst the concept of Empire 2.0 has often been used to engage with the range of reasons put forward by Brexiteers to support the principle of a breakaway from the EU, commentators have often neglected the long-term ramifications of the feelings that may have played a role in the choice of 52% of the British population in the summer of 2016. …”
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Benefits of dance for the health and well-being of youth: comparison with athletes and sedentary. by Celia Marcen, Susana Monserrat-Revillo, Esther Martínez-Domínguez

“…To this end, this preliminary research juxtaposes a cohort of young dancers with athletes engaged in other sporting activities and a control group of sedentary young people. …”
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Development and Validation of Activity Based Learning Scale among Teachers by Ritu Samaddar, Deb Prasad Sikdar

“…Objective: Activity Based Learning (ABL) is a method where students continuously engage in tasks and think about them, helping them understand the teacher's desired outcomes. …”
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Utilizing large-scale human mobility data to identify determinants of physical activity by Giorgos Ioannou, George Pallis, Marios Dikaiakos, Christos Nicolaides

“…We show that individuals engaging in physical exercise prefer to visit “Non-Alcoholic Beverage Bars” (e.g., Starbucks) in conjunction with their exercise sessions. …”
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Spatial Tooth Profile Design of Triple-circular-arc Harmonic Gears and Finite Element Simulation of Torsional Stiffness by Xing Jingzhong, Chen Liang, Chen Xiaoxia, Yao Yunpeng

“…Transmission torques of different amplitudes in two rotational directions are applied on the flange plate at the bottom of the flexspline engaged with a fixed circular spline, and the meshing force distribution and torsional stiffness hysteresis curves are simulated. …”
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Task difficulty modulates the effect of eye contact on word memory in females by Xinghe Feng, Qiqi Hu, Chaoxiong Ye, Zhonghua Hu

“…A total of 41 participants engaged in the memory task under varying eye contact conditions. …”
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An Assessment of High-Risk Sexual Behavior and Associated Factors Among Self-identified Hijras Residing in an Urban Slum of Mumbai, India by Deepak K. Mundhe, Saniya S. Qureshi, Yuvaraj B. Chavan

“…Background: A high proportion of sexual minorities like Hijras/Eunuch engage in sex work and thus become a high-risk population for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). …”
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Empirical Data-Driven Linear Model of a Swimming Robot Using the Complex Delay-Embedding DMD Technique by Mostafa Sayahkarajy, Hartmut Witte

“…Anguilliform locomotion, an efficient aquatic locomotion mode where the whole body is engaged in fluid–body interaction, contains sophisticated physics. …”
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Use of Seatbelts and Observable Factors among Public Transport Drivers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Semegnew Takele, Yifokire Tefera, Teferi Abegaz, Hailemichael Mulugeta

“…Khat chewing [AOR: 2.41, 95% CI (1.04–5.60)], engaged in driving distraction activities [AOR: 2.93, 95% CI (2.08, 4.13)] and being city bus drivers [AOR: 1.66, 95% CI (1.09, 2.52)], were significantly associated with improper seatbelt use. …”
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Spatial working memory in a disappearing object task is impaired in female but not male dogs with chronic osteoarthritis by Melissa Smith, Joanna C. Murrell, Michael Mendl

“…Pain-related impairment of cognitive function could have detrimental effects on an animal’s ability to engage with its owners and environment or to respond to training or novel situations, which may in turn affect its quality of life. …”
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JOB DESIGN IN THE FUNCTION OF IMPROVING THE JOB PERFORMANCE OF THE EMPLOYEES IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINIAN COMPANIES by Alma Kovačević, Adisa Delić

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School based continuous professional development practices at a selected general secondary and preparatory school in Bahir Dar town by Dereje Taye Wondem

“…Though the administrative structure to run the CPD program is set at school level, the school context is not supportive enough to run the program; the CPD program is not strongly linked with the school improvement program and students’ achievement; and it is not engaging the teachers. So, serious consideration should be given mainly to the capacity development of all the actors involved in the delivery of the program …”
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Research Trends in Project-Based Learning in Elementary Schools (2001-2024): Bibliometric Analysis by Purwandari Purwandari, Farida Huriawati, Viola Dea Amanda Sarry, Ita Susanti

“… Project-Based Learning (PjBL) is an educational method that engages students in completing projects relevant to real-life contexts, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. …”
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