The Gender of the Neuronovel: Joyce Carol Oates and the Double Brain by Stephen J. Burn

“…Because Joyce Carol Oates’s writing about the brain both spans almost half a century, and crosses multiple genres, this essay takes her evolving engagement with split-brain research as a test case to explore how her work highlights the limitations of the label neuronovel. …”
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The Impact of Collaboration Patterns and Network Centrality on Long-Term Contribution in GitHub Project by Suhee Jo, Gihwon Kwon

“…Open-source software (OSS) projects rely on collaborative contributions, yet sustaining long-term engagement remains a challenge. This study examines how contributor activity frequency and network centrality impact sustained contributions in 672 GitHub repositories. …”
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Building Trust Through Feedback: A Conceptual Framework for Educators by Breana Bayraktar, Kiruthika Ragupathi, Katherine A. Troyer

“… Trust is fundamental for effective student engagement with feedback in higher education. This study aimed to develop a conceptual framework delineating the specific instructor practices and learning environment conditions that facilitate trustful feedback processes. …”
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Evaluation of the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching Learning Evaluation Courses by Muhamad Raffi Fadliansyah, Rian Dwiyanto, Nur Syamsiyah Nur Syamsiyah

“…The results showed that AI supported material understanding by up to 85%, increased the average exam score by 15%, and increased student engagement by up to 78%. However, challenges such as technical gaps and adaptation to new technologies remain obstacles, experienced by 30% of respondents. …”
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India and Russia in Central Asia: Growing Convergence of Interests? by Athar Zafar

“…Over the decades, the partnership between India and Russia has grown stronger, enabling them to undertake combined efforts for development and engagement in neighbouring regions and beyond. Central Asia, which is a common neighbourhood of both India and Russia, has historically and culturally had close relations with the two countries. …”
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Game Play Schemas: From Player Analysis to Adaptive Game Mechanics by Craig A. Lindley, Charlotte C. Sennersten

“…Automated analysis of player schemas and comparison with predesigned target schemas can provide a foundation for a game engine adapting or tuning game mechanics to achieve specific effects of engagement, immersion, and cognitive skill acquisition by players. …”
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BINGO! Elevating Medical Physiology Tutorials Through Gamification by Kelsey Temprine Grellinger, Hong Phan, Maria Sheakley, Gerrit J. Bouma, Alexandra Bayer, Biren A. Shah

“…Introduction We introduced a BINGO game as an active learning strategy for pulmonary, renal, and endocrine physiology, aiming to enhance student engagement and application of physiology knowledge. …”
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La charité chrétienne : continuité d’un milieu de mémoire québécois chez les bénévoles de la Société de Saint-Vincent-de-Paul de Québec, 1940-1980 by Louis LeBel

“…La charité est ici présentée comme un milieu où travaillait la mémoire des Québécois catholiques et pouvant expliquer en partie l’engagement civique des bénévoles de la St-Vincent-de-Paul. …”
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Experience of Kenyan researchers and policy-makers with knowledge translation during COVID-19: a qualitative interview study by Edwine Barasa, Benjamin Tsofa, Mike English, Sassy Molyneux, Dorcas Mwikali Kamuya, Fatuma Hassan Guleid, Alex Njeru, Joy Kiptim, Emelda Okiro, David Kariuki

“…In addition, the policy-makers with whom these researchers engaged were invited to participate (n=11). Data were collected from March 2021 to August 2021.Analysis A thematic analysis approach was adopted using a predetermined framework to develop a coding structure consisting of the core thematic areas. …”
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Frailty Status, Not Just Age, is Associated With Postoperative Opioid Consumption: A Retrospective, Population-based Analysis by Kyle R. Latack, MD, Ryan Howard, MD, Mark C. Bicket, MD, PhD, Samantha Cooley, MSW, Vidhya Gunaseelan, MBA, MS, MHA, Michael Englesbe, MD, Jennifer Waljee, MD, MPH, MS

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Personal and behavioural factors that influence physical activity in women living with metastatic breast cancer: a qualitative interview study by Mark Liu, Sharon Kilbreath, Jasmine Yee, Jane Beith, Justin McNab, Elizabeth Dylke

“…To enable effective physical activity advice and services, it is important to understand factors that may facilitate or prevent engagement. We therefore explored with women with metastatic breast cancer: (i) personal and behavioural factors that influenced physical activity, and (ii) the role of healthcare services in influencing engagement in being physically active. …”
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Towards a conceptual framework of the working alliance in a blended low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy intervention for depression in primary mental health care: a qualita... by Sarah Smith, Caroline Free, Daniel Michelson, Jesus Montero-Marin, Ricardo Araya, Asmae Doukani, Arlinda Cerga-Pashoja, Ritsuko Kakuma

“…These findings can be used to promote WA in technological design and clinical practice, thereby promoting engagement to b-CBT interventions and effective deployment of practitioner and program resources.Trial registration number ISRCTN12388725.…”
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Empowering biomedical learners to navigate FDA regulatory processes and entrepreneurship with a novel interdisciplinary training approach by Philip A. Cola, Philip A. Cola, Tawna L. Mangosh

“…Moving forward, targeted outreach and flexible engagement options will be necessary to expand the curricular reach and diverse participant population. …”
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Experience of Aging in the Ngäbe-Buglé Community in Coto Brus, Costa Rica: A Qualitative Study by Melissa Rallo, Nicholas Leahy, Alexis Vetack, Hima Konduru, Shania Bailey, Lillianna Pedersen, Christine Wan, Wendel Mora, Virginia Rowthorn, Shailvi Gupta, Carlos Faerron Guzmán

“…Insufficient social support was evident through heavy reliance on family, limited community aid, and an absence of engaging activities. Cultural aspects highlighted the community’s deep connection to nature and concerns about the fading cultural heritage among younger generations. …”
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Phygital Experience Platform for Textile Exhibitions in Small Local Museums by Supaporn Chai-Arayalert, Supattra Puttinaovarat, Wanida Saetang

“…The findings underscore the potential of phygital approaches to foster deeper connections with cultural heritage, ensure broader accessibility, and support sustainable visitor engagement.…”
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Developmental Pathways Pervade Stem Cell Responses to Evolving Extracellular Matrices of 3D Bioprinted Microenvironments by Quyen A. Tran, Visar Ajeti, Brian T. Freeman, Paul J. Campagnola, Brenda M. Ogle

“…Developmental studies and 3D in vitro model systems show that the production and engagement of extracellular matrix (ECM) often precede stem cell differentiation. …”
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Exploring ethical practice in NGOS on mental health research in Malawi. by Action Amos, Cristobal Guerra, Corinne Reid, Edgardo Toro, Clara Calia

“…Understanding the ethics-related practices of NGOs engaged in mental health research is therefore critical. …”
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Towards a new stakeholder-inclusive conceptual framework to strengthen internal corporate image by Yolandi Slabbert

“…This research attempted to address the need for an approach that facilitates employee engagement coupled with a leadership approach that allows collaboration, inclusion and co-operation within the organisation, to strengthen the internal corporate image. …”
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Opportunities for implementing digital applications to monitor the impact of risk-minimization measures within the pharmacovigilance process: Scoping review of published literature by Ilko Getov, Denitsa Panayotova, Stanimir Dobrev, Maria Dimitrova, Valentina Petkova

“…Digital tools offer potential benefits by providing real-time reporting, comprehensive safety data, and increased patient engagement, thus addressing the challenges of underreporting and incomplete data in pharmacovigilance. …”
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Improving Programming Skills: The Impact of Interactive E-Learning Tools on Student Success by Mohammed Alghamdi

“…This research underscores the effectiveness of e-learning in fostering student engagement and programming proficiency, advocating for the integration of digital resources into educational curricula. …”
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