Modeling the Distribution of Dominant Hard Ticks in Southeastern Coastal Areas of the Caspian Sea by Sedighe Nabian, Elahe Ebrahimzadeh, Abbas Farahi, Ahmad Ali Hanafi-Bojd

“…Because most farms in the study area are traditionally engaged in sheep production and they are taken to pastures in the warm season, the ticks were sampled from herds of sheep. …”
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Analysis of the Impact of Using a Gamified App for Spanish Spelling Practice in Primary Education by Esteban Vázquez-Cano, Javier Fombona, María Belén Morales-Cevallos, Eloy López-Meneses

“…The intervention spanned three weeks, with participants engaging in structured app-based or traditional spelling exercises. …”
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Moments that matter: childhood pain treatment shapes pain for life—we can do better every time in every child by Rebeccah Slater, Suellen Walker, Christopher Eccleston, Carlo Bellieni, Tanvi Hirekodi, Ricardo Carbajal, Lucinda Smart, William Laughey, Maria M. Cobo, Stefan Friedrichsdorf

“…We argue that better informed and motivated healthcare professionals and families can advocate for appropriate pain relief in every child, every time. Observations Engaging communication campaigns are needed to educate our healthcare professionals. …”
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Decisions about the use of psychotropic medication during pregnancy: a qualitative study by Irene Petersen, Vanessa Pinfold, Sarah Hamilton, Fiona Stevenson, Charlotte Walker, Ceri R J Dare, Harminder Kaur, Ruth Lambley, Paulina Szymczynska, Vicky Nicolls

“…Recruitment to the study was via peer networks and the women interviewed came from different regions of England.Setting Interviews were arranged in places where women felt comfortable and that accommodated their childcare needs including their home, local library and the research office.Results The views expressed demonstrated complex attempts to engage with decision-making about the use of psychotropic medicines in pregnancy. …”
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A systematic review of the utility of assistive technologies for SEND students in schools by Kaussar Mukhtarkyzy, Laura Smagulova, Ainur Tokzhigitova, Nurgul Serikbayeva, Olzhas Sayakov, Asset Turkmenbayev, Rakhila Assilbayeva

“…The study highlights the potential of AR and assistive technologies in fostering inclusive and engaging learning environments. Despite positive findings, the review emphasizes the imperative for further research to refine the implementation of these technologies and enhance their effectiveness. …”
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Exploring the intricacies of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria interactions: an omics review by Kamogelo Mmotla, Nompumelelo R. Sibanyoni, Farhahna Allie, Lungile Sitole, Thendo Mafuna, Manamele D. Mashabela, Msizi I. Mhlongo

“…To effectively fulfil their roles, PGPR engage in intricate interactions with one another, a phenomenon that occurs within the rhizosphere. …”
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Orthorexia in Athletes: A Comprehensive Review of its Causes, Impact on Health, and Prevention Strategies by Kamila Fuczyło, Karolina Stankevič, Anna-Mariia Chernysh, Aleksandra Dusińska, Jakub Waszczyński, Justyna Woźniak, Justyna Weronika Kmieć, Wiktor Biesiada, Ewelina Kopczyńska, Piotr Kulej

“…Research findings on the relationship between ON, BMI, and gender are inconclusive, but athletes engaging in over 150 minutes of weekly physical activity, particularly endurance sports, are at higher risk. …”
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Strategic Health Diplomacy: An Indonesia’s Approach in Securing COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Supplies by Deasy Silvya Sari, Mas Halimah, Akim Akim, Renata Maximillian, Fakhri Sabiq Muawal, Nathanael Jusac Lie

“…The intricacies of Indonesia’s diplomatic engagements revealed the importance of collaborative frameworks in addressing global health crises. …”
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Knowledge, Practice and Attitude of Women Regarding Breastfeeding in Thi-Qar Governorate-Iraq by Fatima K. Naeam, Amer Abdullah Sachit, Hayfaa M. Mones

“…We found that most mothers had engaged in exclusive BF and knew only a moderate amount about its benefits. …”
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Living Together with LGBT: A Discussion from the Sharia Perspective by Mohd Azhar Abdullah, Nur Azwani Mansor, Abdul Azib Hussain, Muhammad Lukman Ibrahim, Khairulnazrin Nasir

“…Some youth in Malaysia have embraced LGBT as a modern, liberated lifestyle. They engage in intimate relationships, including cohabitation between gay or lesbian partners, as though they were married couples, disregarding religious boundaries and moral values. …”
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Call for Papers: How attractive are political parties and trade unions to young people? by IF and FRFG

“…• How great is the reluctance of young people to engage in and for political parties and trade unions from an internationally comparative perspective, for instance OECD-wide? …”
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Pentecostal church leaders’ support to children in need of care and protection by Andrew Spaumer, Azwihangwisi H. Mavhandu-Mudzusi

“…The process they are engaged in include proper identification of those children, attending to physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs. …”
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Design of Stunting Prevention Education Media Package Based on Technology and Local Wisdom by Lia Nurcahyani, Dyah Widiyastuti, Wiwit Estuti, Arief Tarmansyah Iman, Yeni Fitrianingsih, Fahmi Hafid

“…To accelerate stunting reduction, family assistance teams support at-risk families, requiring engaging and accessible educational resources. However, existing educational media materials are fragmented and lack a comprehensive approach, resulting in gaps during family assistance sessions. …”
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IN THIS ISSUE: Indigenous knowledge at the food systems forefront by Duncan Hilchey

“…We are privileged to have him engaged with JAFSCD! . . . …”
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E-PORTFOLIO IN STUDENTS' LEARNING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT by Oksana Polyakova

“…Therefore, choosing an engaging active learning tool becomes one of the most crucial components of this process. …”
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DYNAMIC INTERACTIONS AMONG EXCHANGE RATE, PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING SECTOR AND INFLATION IN NIGERIA: AN ARDL APPROACH by Adedayo O. ADEDEJI, Oyeyemi O. ADEBIYI, Barakat I. SHOBANDE

“… The manufacturing sector is the hub for the transformation of raw materials to finished or semi-finished goods. By engaging in both international and domestic markets, macro-prices are likely going to interplay with the behavior of the sector. …”
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Globalization, Security and Governance Challenges in Nigeria by WILSON SIMON OKWOLI, LAMI LENTON ANUGA, JOSEPH ABOGENYE ANUGA

“…Also, Nigerian state should prioritize good and inclusive government to reorient citizen loyalties, mechanisms oriented towards the peaceful processing of conflicts and seriously engage in delivering on economic development for its citizens through adopting modern economic practices and enforcing global best practice protocols for public institutions within the state.  …”
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Pengaruh PjBL Terintegrasi Kearifan Lokal Tri Hita Karana untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Berkolaborasi Siswa Sekolah Dasar by I W. Heru Sanjaya, I Wayan Lasmawan, I Wayan Kertih

“…Research Implications – By incorporating Tri Hita Karana into the PjBL model, learning activities become more engaging and foster harmony despite differences, ultimately improving students' collaborative skills while preserving local wisdom. …”
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STUDENTS’ INTRINSIC MOTIVATION USING GAME-BASED ACTIVITIES by Nestor L. Lasala Jr

“…Integration of GBA into ecosystem lessons can improve students’ intrinsic motivation when GBAs align with learning goals and include interactive and engaging game elements. This study emphasized the effects of GBAs on intrinsic motivation and delved deeper into the specific context of science education in Grade 7, providing insights on how to harness GBAs effectively in specific educational settings. …”
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Urine tenofovir adherence testing: Perspectives of recently diagnosed South African adolescents and young adults with HIV accessing care via mobile HIV clinics. by Michalina A Montaño, Siyaxolisa Sindelo, Amanda Fata, Elzette Rousseau, Linda-Gail Bekker, Ingrid T Katz, Paul K Drain

“…<h4>Background</h4>Adolescents and young adults (AYA) living with HIV face several challenges to engaging in HIV care, which can impact adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). …”
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