The use of screening, identification, assessment and support policy to support vulnerable learners by Inneth Baby Makofane, Simon Mfula Ndlovu, Hunadi Mphahlele, Mahlapahlapana Johannes Themane

“…Lastly, the Department of Education should make it a priority to actively engage parents or guardians in the learners’ academic activities.…”
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Obscene beasts: the stage behind the scenes in A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Mathilde La Cassagnère

“…For all the efforts the mechanicals have engaged in the project, their rendition of the lion is such a failure that it has the on-stage spectators roar with laughter. …”
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Science Diplomacy in British Foreign Policy: Theoretical, Institutional, and Organizational Aspects by E. M. Kharitonova

“…Finally, this paper examines organizational and institutional features of science diplomacy in the UK and the activities of the key governmental and non-governmental institutions, societies and organizations engaged in science diplomacy. The conclusion is drawn that British science diplomacy is closely connected with the Kingdom’s key foreign policy objectives and priorities and organically complements more conventional instruments. …”
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Depression, sleep, body image, and lifestyle: Prevalence and associated factors of depression among school-going adolescents in Delhi National Capital Region by Tejasvini Khanna, Bratati Banerjee, Madan M. Majhi, Dheeman Futela

“…It was more common in girls, older students, students in higher classes, who lacked siblings and whose mothers were engaged in professions as well as those with BIIs. …”
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The relationship between social media fatigue and online trolling behavior among college students: the mediating roles of relative deprivation and hostile attribution bias by Lexin Huang, Liangkun Chen, Suwei Ma

“…These findings suggest that when users experience social media fatigue, they may feel deprived relative to others, which can lead to a hostile interpretation of others’ behaviors, thereby increasing the likelihood of engaging in trolling. The study highlights the importance of understanding psychological factors that contribute to negative online behaviors and offers insights into potential intervention strategies to mitigate such behaviors by addressing the underlying psychological mechanisms.…”
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Enhancing 21st Century Skills in Students with Special Needs Through STEM Learning by Maya Rahma Sarita, Asih Widi Wisudawati

“…The findings reveal that STEM learning is conducted in three stages: introductory, main, and closing phases. This method engages students with special needs in problem-solving and group projects integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. …”
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Students’ Perspectives on the Writing Supervisory Feedback in Indonesian and Malaysian Academia by Iis Sujarwati, Juliana Othman, Alamsyah Harahap, Lo Yueh Yea

“…Specifically, their supervisors were found to provide comprehensive feedback and consistently engage in regular face-to-face meetings. However, the study identified a notable disparity in the preferred types of supervisory feedback between Indonesian and Malaysian students. …”
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Making Systemic Risk Assessments Work: How the DSA Creates a Virtuous Loop to Address the Societal Harms of Content Moderation by Niklas Eder

“…It situates systemic risk assessments as a critical step toward platform accountability as they address societal harms, while existing approaches, such as remedy mechanisms, only protect user rights. Engaging with intangible harms and regulating speech and public discourse, risk assessments also entail significant challenges. …”
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Driving simulator study of text messaging and phone conversations: Effects of messages’ valence, drivers’ values and self-reported driving behaviors by Ivars Austers, Inese Muzikante, Ronalds Cinks

“…This study investigated the impact of reading emotionally-laden text messages and engaging in handheld phone conversations on driving behavior in a simulated environment. …”
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Relationship between Musculoskeletal Disorders and Level of Stress among Homemakers in Gujarat State: An Observational Study by Dhvani J. Teraiya, Krupa Tank

“…Background: Women play a crucial role as family caregivers, engaging in HOUSEHOLD activities such as bending, kneeling, sitting, and repetitive hand motions. …”
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Online Education Adaptability for South African Learners with Dyscalculia and Dyslexia using Digital Learning Methods by Winiswa Mavutha, Aradhana Ramnund Mansingh

“…An expansive review of existing scholarship was conducted using online academic resources and search platforms such as Google Scholar, Scopus and EBSCOhost. The purpose was to engage with a wide range of national and global literature. …”
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Effect of weekly practice of Laghu Shankhaprakshalana Kriya (yogic bowel cleansing) on appetite in healthy adults: An exploratory study by Jaydeep Negi, Abhishek Kumar Bhardwaj

“…Materials and Methods: Sixty-five healthy male participants naïve to yoga with a mean age of 26.92 ± 5.35 years were recruited and randomly divided into an LSP group (n = 32) and a control group (n = 33). The LSP group engaged in LSP practice once a week for 8 weeks, while the control group received no intervention. …”
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Research on Risky Driving Behavior of Young Truck Drivers: Improved Theory of Planned Behavior Based on Risk Perception Factor by Zijun Liang, Xuejuan Zhan, Ran Deng, Xin Fu

“…In response to the issue of young truck drivers’ weaker perception of potential risks, which makes them more prone to engaging in risky driving behaviors, the direct influence of risk perception on behavior was innovatively considered. …”
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A critical approach to SDGs through Collaborative Online International Learning: experiences from Canada and Spain by Mari Carmen Campoy-Cubillo, Vivian Jimenez-Estrada

“…The authors provide an account and reflection of their collaboration centered on the institutional challenges and opportunities that currently exist for courses that aim to engage Indigenous and critical/ecological thinking.Results and discussionThe background of the collaboration leads to a detailed analysis of the context of COIL implementation and the reflections on the modules’ development and improvement. …”
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Understanding academic help-seeking among first-generation college students: a phenomenological approach by Li Ruihua, Norlizah Che Hassan, Norzihani Saharuddin

“…This study explores how first-generation college students perceive and engage in academic help-seeking, aiming to understand the factors that influence their attitudes and behaviors in seeking academic support. …”
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Legal and Ethical Challenges of the Use of Nuclear Technologies in Space: Risks and Opportunities by Larysa Soroka, Anna Danylenko, Maksym Sokiran

“…At the same time, the countries that do not possess nuclear weapons but are under threat of armed aggression often face limited assistance due to the unwillingness of partner states to scale up conflict or be engaged in direct confrontation. The example of Israel demonstrates how the presence of a potential nuclear arsenal and the geopolitical importance of the region contribute to increased military and political support from the United States and other countries. …”
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NEW AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA AS TOOLS OF INFLUENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE ELECTION PROCESS by Дмитро ФОМІН

“…The study established that further in-depth research on this topic will have significant scientific and practical value, as it will contribute to the effective regulation of mass media activities during elections, as well as make it possible to minimize the risks of media manipulation and engaged coverage of political processes in mass media. …”
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Assessing Flipped Classroom Techniques for Business Management Education in Bangladesh by Md. Nahid Mia

“…Traditional teaching methods must be updated to foster the higher-order skills that are in high demand by employers. To engage students and cultivate these critical skills, a variety of pedagogical strategies are being implemented. …”
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Decrease in Self-Reported Tanning Frequency among Utah Teens following the Passage of Utah Senate Bill 41: An Analysis of the Effects of Youth-Access Restriction Laws on Tanning Be... by Rebecca G. Simmons, Kristi Smith, Meghan Balough, Michael Friedrichs

“…Students who continued indoor tanning were more likely to be older and female and to engage in other risk behaviors, including smoking and alcohol use. …”
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Social robots in research on social and cognitive development in infants and toddlers: A scoping review. by Solveig Flatebø, Vi Ngoc-Nha Tran, Catharina Elisabeth Arfwedson Wang, Lars Ailo Bongo

“…This scoping review highlights the need to design social robots that can engage in interactive and contingent social behaviors for early developmental research.…”
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