Urban solutions to climate change: an overview of the latest progress by Kuok Ho Daniel Tang

“…Potential suggestions for better integration of urban solutions are community engagement, policymaking, government support, and awareness-raising.…”
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Obstacles to Creative Citizenship by Miller James

“…This paper considers three potential obstacles to the realization of a creative citizenship: that the sort of political engagement it fosters may be too personal and episodic; that the commonsensical political knowledge typical of politics known at a distance as performance and simulation may impose further limits on effective understanding and engagement; and that the emerging new media environment may be different enough that today’s digital skills and relationships may be insufficient in the medium term. …”
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The misnomers of spiritual 'directing' and 'coaching' by H. E. Pienaar

“…directive style of engagement. Within the author’s theoretical paradigm, spiritual accompaniment and spiritual, narrative informed, coaching were said to be kindred spirits. …”
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WOMEN’S RECEPTION OF CYBER CHURCHES DURING THE PANDEMIC AND INDICATIONS FOR THE FUTURE by A. Brazal, T. Camarines

“…The study reveals no significant difference in the level of engagement in religious activities prior to and during the pandemic among women respondents in the NCR, Philippines. …”
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Mapping the global election landscape on social media in 2024. by Giulio Pecile, Niccolò Di Marco, Matteo Cinelli, Walter Quattrociocchi

“…By identifying key topics and measuring public engagement, we uncover patterns in political discourse. …”
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Neuromuscular Excitation Pattern in Expert Indoor Skydivers by Susanna Rampichini, Eloisa Limonta, Irene Di Giulio, Marta Borrelli, Emiliano Cè, Giuseppe Coratella, Johnny Padulo, Stefano Longo, Fabio Esposito

“…SIT predominantly engaged upper-trunk and shoulder muscles. The findings indicate the significant engagement of the musculature surrounding the shoulder joint and that responsible for lower-trunk stabilization in maintaining the investigated positions. …”
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A framework for addressing the interconnectedness of early warning to action and finance to strengthen multiscale institutional responses to climate shocks and disasters by Emmanuel M.N.A.N. Attoh, Giriraj Amarnath

“…However, the current disaster response mechanism falls short due to the fragmented warning, action, and finance systems, coupled with inadequate institutional collaboration, coordination and inclusive engagement for effective anticipatory action. This study addresses this challenge by introducing an Early Warning, Action and Finance (AWARE) platform to promote anticipatory action through multistakeholder engagement. …”
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Evaluating user experience in cultural heritage through virtual reality simulations by Shinnu Jangra, Gurjinder Singh, Archana Mantri

“…T-tests and factor analyses were also applied to find out the impact of VR, indicating a significant difference between the groups regarding users' emotions and engagement effects on the participants. The findings suggest that VR simulations significantly improve user engagement and create a more positive impact in immersive environment than traditional methods. …”
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La nécessité du pays by Damien Sans

“…It is this approach (consistent with the ethno-geographic approach combining disengagement from and engagement with the landscape experimented by Dominique Henry, 2012, in the Pyrenees) that was chosen to approach the landscapes of the Millevaches Plateau and to engage in the web of complex relationships at the heart of landscape action.…”
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Modes of embodiment for an immersed experience in museums: The Royal Tank Museum. by Lama B Abuhassan, Shatha R Malhis

“…This study examines how exhibits at the Royal Tank Museum (RTM) engage visitors through bodily experiences. The goal is to understand RTM's visitor interaction and engagement. …”
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Comparative responses to a physical activity program in older adults by Carlos X. Torres-Ramos, Rachel E. Salyer, Isaura M. Castillo-Hernández, Ellen M. Evans

“…The aim of this pilot study was to examine whether sex/gender influences the effects of a 10-week physical activity (PA) intervention on engagement, PA behaviors, muscle capacity, and lower extremity physical function (LEPF) in older adults (OAs). …”
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Barriers and facilitators to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH) practices in Southern Africa: A scoping review. by Nkeka P Tseole, Tafadzwa Mindu, Chester Kalinda, Moses J Chimbari

“…The general themes that emerged for both barriers and facilitators included geographical inequalities, climate change, investment in WaSH resources, low levels of knowledge on water borne-diseases and ineffective local community engagement. Key facilitators to improved WaSH practices included improved WaSH infrastructure, effective local community engagement, increased latrine ownership by individual households and the development of social capital. …”
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Effects of Climate Finance on Risk Appraisal: A Study in the Southwestern Coast of Bangladesh by Firdaus Ara Hussain, Mokbul Morshed Ahmad

“…CF HHs have higher engagement in adaptation measures and social groups and maintain alternative sources of income. …”
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Users’ views on the use of a smartwatch app to collect daily symptom data in individuals with multiple long-term conditions (Multimorbidity): A qualitative study by Cassandra Kenning, Peter Bower, Nicola Small, Syed Mustafa Ali, Benjamin Brown, Katherine Dempsey, Elaine Mackey, Brian McMillan, Caroline Sanders, Ilina Serafimova, Sabine N Van der Veer, William G Dixon, John McBeth

“…Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a sub-sample of 20 participants to explore their experience of engaging with the app. Results In a population of older people with multimorbidity, patients were willing and able to engage with a patient-generated health data app on a smartwatch. …”
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Level-Up Learning with CIGLE Framework: Enhancing Learning Through Interactive, Game-Based Collaboration for Effective Problem Solving by Ismat Zahra, Mai Neo, Soon Hin Hew

“…This passive and one-size-fits-all teaching method, limited student engagement, decreased motivation, collaboration, problem-solving skills and prevented diverse learning styles. …”
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An Examination of the Role of Social Media in Enhancing Customer Service: A Case Study of Trackers Safari Lodge by Arinaitwe, Micheal

“…This underscores the importance of leveraging social media effectively to enhance customer engagement, manage brand reputation, and drive business success in the tourism industry. …”
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Interface between biomedical and traditional systems of treatment and care among HIV positive fisher folk in two fishing communities on Lake Victoria, Uganda by Christopher, Tumwine, Peter, Aggleton, Stephen, Bell

“…Prior to HIV diagnosis, fisherfolk’s health care seeking practices inhibited engagement with HIV testing and access to biomedical HIV treatment and care. …”
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Effects of intra-class peer mentorship intervention programme on the academic performances of academically underperforming medical students in Nigeria by George Uchenna Eleje, David Chibuike Ikwuka, Kingsley Chinaza Nwosu, Lydia Ijeoma Eleje, Obiageli Ifeoma Ikwuka, Nasiru Sani, Jean Paul Niyoyita, Kazeem Bidemi Okesina, Uchechukwu Dimkpa, Uchechukwu Kevin Nwanna, Victor Bassey Archibong, Eric Twizeyimana, Niranjan Shridhar Divekar, Samuel Ifedioranma Ogenyi, Okwute Michael Ochayi, Marcus Bushaku, Elemi John Ani, Kingsley Chidiebere Nwaogu, Olufunke Onaadepo, Ibrahim Mohammed Sule, Emmanuel Chukwunweike Nwangwu, Chisom Adaobi Nri-Ezedi, Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu, Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna, Theophilus Osaje Okonoboh, Onyecherelam Monday Ogelle, Ezinne Ifeyinwa Nwaneli, Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu, Diresibachew Haile Wondimu, Edwin Okechukwu Nwobodo

“…While overall vitality and engagement changes were not significant, classroom engagement improved. …”
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Teachers’ Perspectives on Teaching and Learning during the Pandemic in the United States by Ximena D. Burgin, Mayra C. Daniel, Teresa A. Wasonga

“…Results – Two themes emerged from the data, teachers’ challenges adjusting to new circumstances, and the complexities of meeting students’ needs remotely while maintaining high academic expectations in pedagogy, instructional content, student outcomes and engagement, and parental involvement. Conclusion – Student engagement during remote learning indicate the need for educators and technology designers to begin to consider the future of learning in online formats among younger children.…”
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Leveraging Module Conditional Release to Support Evidence-Based Practices by Sarah Johnson

“…Instructors want to use evidence-based practices like building connections with students, providing personalized support, giving quick feedback on formative assessments, and encouraging student engagement and self-regulation within the course. Yet, large asynchronous online classrooms can make those important evidence-based practices difficult. …”
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