Coming Down the Mountain: Text and Counter-text in Rick Bass’s Caribou Rising by Yves-Charles Grandjeat

“…Loin d’illustrer une tension entre engagement politique (écologique) et qualité littéraire, l’œuvre de Rick Bass montre au contraire que les choix politiques et éthiques de son auteur se traduisent aux niveaux les plus larges (récit, discours) et les plus petits (comparaisons, métaphores) par des choix littéraires tout à fait significatifs dans le cadre d’une esthétique fondamentalement binaire. …”
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The relationship of future anxiety with a multidimensional framework of well-being among undergraduate students: optimism and pessimism as mediators by Gülçin Güler Öztekin

“…Results The results of the study showed that future anxiety was positively associated with pessimism, and negatively associated with optimism, positive emotions, engagement, positive relationships, meaning and accomplishment. …”
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“High energy ahead!”: exploring Chinese adolescents’ pragmatic identities in bullet-screen discourse by Jue Wu

“…Particularly in China, bullet-screen video platforms, exemplified by Bilibili, have quickly attracted a large youth audience due to their features of real-time interaction and deep engagement. As active communication participants in cyberspace, the online language features and identity construction characteristics of adolescents not only reflect the value orientations and behavioral patterns of contemporary youth but also play a significant role in the evolution and shaping of online social environments. …”
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Export promotion programs and firm performance: Linking knowledge, commitment, and market strategy to enhance competitiveness by Unggul Heriqbaldi, Miguel Angel Esquivias, WeeYeap Lau, Audrey Friska Cesilia

“…The findings highlight the potential role of government support in facilitating global market engagement and identifies key aspects that may help companies succeed in international markets. …”
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Village Community Assistance in Achieving the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) in Plumbon Village and the Challenges Faced by Ahmad Zuber, Adem Esen, Drajat Tri Kartono, Aris Arif Mundayat, Rezza Dian Akbar, Theofilus Apolinaris Suryadinata

“…However, the study also identifies several challenges, such as improving infrastructure, empowering the community, managing agricultural and environmental resources, enhancing education and healthcare services, optimizing public service delivery, fostering effective communication and community engagement, and addressing shared aspirations and expectations within the community. …”
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Study of Stages and Ethnolinguistics of Tu'a Eja Culture of Keo Ethnic, Nagekeo Tribe, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in Efforts of Local Cultural Wisdom Preservation by Mansuetus Mola

“…The results showed that there were 8 stages of traditional process of tu'a eja, namely: asking (pai holo wini or tana ale), engagement (peu lako yongo), family gathering (tiwo ine weta ne'e ane ana), delivery of belis (tu ngawu), giving mat and pillow (ti'i te'e pati lani), moving house (nuka sa'o), family separation (wola ine weta ane ana) and returning to visit origin place (lalo la'e). …”
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Beyond borders: the dynamic role of Papuan Muslims in governing special autonomy by Muhammad Rifai Darus, Irwan Abdullah, Zuly Qodir, Hasse Jubba

“…First, the political engagement of Muslim groups has become more dynamic but remains limited compared to Indigenous Papuans (OAP). …”
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“They Are Our Children”: An Examination of Faith-Based, Tuition-Free, Private Schools as Potential Sites of Educational Opportunity for Refugee Children in Egypt and Lebanon by Sally Wesley Bonet, Samira Nabil Chatila

“…(1) Background: Turning the lens away from national schooling, which has long been proven problematic for refugee populations, this comparative case study explores the educational opportunities that faith-based, tuition-free schools provide refugee youth living in protracted exile in low and middle-income neighboring countries. (2) Methods: Leveraging Shirazi and Jaffe-Walter’s concept of countertopography and Bartlett and Vavrus’s comparative case study, this article draws on ethnographic engagement (2017–2019) at “Cairo Christian Academy”, a Sudanese refugee school in Egypt, and qualitative interviews with teachers, administrators, and staff at “Beirut Covenant School” (2020–2021) in Lebanon to answer the following question: What is possible within private, faith-based, tuition-free schools—particularly schools that teach secular curricula and are open to children from all faith backgrounds, as these mirror some of the more egalitarian aspects of public education—which have absorbed refugee students as a part of their mission to care for others? …”
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Enhancing Islamic Religious Learning and Quranic Reading Through KKN-Thematic Program: A Case Study in Ridan Permai Village by Fakhrurrozi Pardosi, Sopian Sinaga, Dasa Syawal Syahputra, Dori Chandra, Candra Gunawan, Zulham Effendi, Ilham Tumanggor

“…These findings demonstrate that the KKN-T program can serve as an effective model for enhancing learning enthusiasm and community engagement in religious education at the local level. …”
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Enhancing customer satisfaction towards the service quality of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport using servqual and binary logistic regression by Felice Graciela, Triwulandari Satitidjati Dewayana, Anik Nur Habyba

“…Focus should be placed on improving operational accuracy through stringent Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and comprehensive staff training, reducing supplementary expenses like toll charges, expanding parking facilities, and optimizing parking flow, improving illumination, customer engagement, and noise control measures.…”
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Role of Presidential Initiative on Aids Strategy for Communication to Youth in Influencing the Sexual Behaviour of Pupils in Kamwezi Sub-County. by Orikiriza, Jescah

“…However, the study also identifies ongoing issues with misconceptions and stigma, indicating that while PIASCY has made progress, there is still a need for ongoing education and engagement. Furthermore, the research highlights critical factors influencing the acceptance and implementation of PIASCY initiatives within Kamwezi Sub-County’s schools and communities. …”
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Role of Presidential Initiative on Aids Strategy for Communication to Youth in Influencing the Sexual Behaviour of Pupils in Kamwezi Sub-County. by Orikiriza, Jescah

“…However, the study also identifies ongoing issues with misconceptions and stigma, indicating that while PIASCY has made progress, there is still a need for ongoing education and engagement. Furthermore, the research highlights critical factors influencing the acceptance and implementation of PIASCY initiatives within Kamwezi Sub-County’s schools and communities. …”
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Impact of Awareness Campaign on Immunization Services in Southern Division Kabale Municipality. by Aharizira, Bridget

“…However, challenges such as limited community engagement, inadequate funding, and socioeconomic barriers hindered their effectiveness. …”
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Assessment of Biodiversity Loss: A Case of Mafuga Forest. by Tumushabe, Joshua

“…The study highlights the need for community engagement and the implementation of sustainable forest management practices to mitigate biodiversity loss. …”
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Assessing the Impacts of Local Community Perceptions on Tourism Destinations in Uganda: A Case Study Lake Bunyonyi Kigezi Region (Uganda). by Turyatunga, Eric

“…The study highlights the significance of community engagement and empowerment in fostering positive perceptions towards tourism. …”
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Examining the Causes of Poor Performance in Primary Schools in Rubanda District by Arineitwe, Obadia.

“…The study concluded that a balanced approach integrating enhanced resources, teacher development, and active parental engagement was necessary to address academic performance issues. …”
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Amplifying children’s leadership roles and voice in decision-making through co-production in outside of school hours care: qualitative findings from the connect promote and protect... by Alyssa C. Milton, Alyssa C. Milton, Alyssa C. Milton, Kristin Ballesteros, Helen Hernandez, Yenni Hwang, Nick Glozier, Nick Glozier, Tom McClean, Haley M. LaMonica, Haley M. LaMonica, Karen Thorpe, Karen Thorpe, Ian B. Hickie, Ian B. Hickie

“…The impact related sub-themes included the following: empowerment of children through meaningful engagement; we all have a role in the team (a space for growing leadership skills); a spark through engagement and enjoyment; and being and belonging (the impact on children’s social and emotional wellbeing).ConclusionThis is the first known qualitative study to examine the use and impact of co-production processes in OSHC—where children not only co-design but also co-plan, co-deliver, and co-evaluate the activity programming alongside OSHC educators and their communities. …”
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Evaluation of Learners’ Satisfaction with Open Flexible and Distance Learning Services at the University of Lagos Distance Learning Institute by Adenike Oladipo, Esther O. Oladele, Oladipupo Ajeyalemi, Folashade Afolabi, Peter O. Olayiwola, Johnson A. Adewara, Andrew Akala, Uchenna Udeani

“…This study evaluated learners’ satisfaction with the services provided by the Distance Learning Institute (DLI), University of Lagos, at various levels of learners’ engagement. A survey research design using non-probability quota sampling was adopted. …”
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Information needs and mHealth applications for carers of people with dementia in managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of care recipients: an integrative review protocol by Samath Dharmaratne, Thilanka Jagoda, Sarath Rathnayake

“…Introduction This integrative review aims to synthesise, appraise and analyse the evidence on informal carers’ information needs, features and functions of available mHealth applications, and informal carers’ usability and engagement with mHealth applications for managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).Methods and analysis This integrative review will include quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods studies and follow the ‘Preferred Reporting for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses 2020’ guidelines. …”
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Cooperative Learning Instructional Approach and Student’s Biology Achievement: A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation of Jigsaw Cooperative Learning Model in Secondary Schools in Gedeo Zo... by Yidnekachew Awraris Kebede, Firew Kebede Zema, Girma Moti Geletu, Samuel Assefa Zinabu

“…The jigsaw model is a dynamic cooperative learning approach where students become experts on different segments of the material and teach their peers, thereby enhancing engagement accountability, team work, and ultimately improving academic achievement. …”
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