The Language Engagement Landscape of Ukrainian Temporary Protection Holders in Ireland by Nataliya Ryzhova, Anne Marie Devlin

“…In light of this, the current study employs a case study approach to explore the language engagement of six Ukrainian temporary protection holders (UTPHs) living in an Irish city. Using narrative inquiry, the research examines UTPHs' access to language engagement opportunities, the challenges and facilitators they face, and their willingness to invest in language learning. …”
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Rabbits, Rabbits, Rabbits: Show Rabbit Record Book by Joy C. Jordan, Loretta Rodriguez, Jessica Kochert, Bill Heltemes, Chris Decubellis, Renee Gore

“…By tracking inventory, financial records associated with their project, rabbit health and growth details, industry-specific information such as wool/meat/kit yield, as well as pedigree/breeding and identification methods and dates, youth will be well prepared to relate their experiences in a written narrative as part of their project completion activities. …”
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Being there but where? Sense of presence theory for virtual reality applications by Stefano Triberti, Caterina Sapone, Giuseppe Riva

“…We contend that presence is primarily a psychological phenomenon shaped by three critical dimensions that extend beyond mere technological sophistication: (1) the impact of content and narrative structure in virtual environments, (2) the influence of users’ individual characteristics and socio-cultural contexts, and (3) the relationship between presence and users’ intentional structures. …”
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Mocking Andromeda in Julia Constance Fletcher’s The Fantasticks (1900) by Rebecca Nesvet

“…Specifically, The Fantasticks deploys a comic situation to mock what Fletcher elsewhere in her corpus identifies as the Andromeda myth: the pervasive cultural narrative wherein a woman seems to need a man to rescue her and is expected to marry her rescuer.…”
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Des architectes urbanistes au cœur d’une lutte entre des écologies concurrentes. « Quartier libre des Lentillères » contre « écocité Jardin des maraîchers » à Dijon... by Pierre Bouilhol

“…This essay proposes to examine the history, the narrative regimes and the unfolding consequences of a specific case of socio-environmental mobilization, the “quartier libre des Lentillères” on the outskirts of the French city of Dijon. …”
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TAUHID-BASED SELF-HEALING AS AN EFFORT TO OVERCOME NON-SUICIDAL SELF-INJURY: A STUDY ON THE STORY OF PROPHET YUSUF IN THE QUR'AN by Nunung Lasmana, Muhammad Yanuar Winata

“…Employing a descriptive-analytical method, the study examines the narrative of Prophet Yusuf, highlighting his adversities—such as being thrown into a well, falsely accused of theft, and slandered with adultery—and his strategies to overcome them. …”
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Virtual Culinary Influence: Investigating the Impact of Food Vlogs on Viewer Attitudes and Restaurant Visit Intentions by Tu-Anh Truong, Diana Piscarac, Seung-Mi Kang, Seung-Chul Yoo

“…Emerging as a pivotal trend on social media, food review vlogs not only narrate culinary experiences but also boost local cuisine and economic growth. …”
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The Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Veterinary Medicine: A Focused Review in Dogs and Cats by Daniela Diamanti, Carolina Pieroni, Maria Grazia Pennisi, Veronica Marchetti, Eleonora Gori, Saverio Paltrinieri, George Lubas

“…In recent years, the test has regained importance. This narrative review describes the principle of ESR, which is related to the increase in a few acute response proteins such as fibrinogen, immunoglobulin M, and α2-macroglobulin which act to aggregate RBCs. …”
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The causes of the causes: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander oral health and the neoliberalisation of Australia’s dental health system by Brianna Poirier, Gustavo Soares, Madison Cachagee, Emma Flannagan, Joanne Hedges, Lisa Jamieson

“…We are compelled to critically examine how structural forces maintain power imbalances and health inequities to progress beyond an individualistic narrative and explore alternative pathways to oral health sovereignty for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.…”
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Glial Cells of the Central Nervous System: A Potential Target in Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome by Yongfeng Lao, Zewen Li, Yanan Bai, Weijia Li, Jian Wang, Yanan Wang, Qingchao Li, Zhilong Dong

“…Cumulative research suggested a potentially important role of glial cells in CP/CPPS. This narrative review retrospected literature and grasped the research process about glial cells and CP/CPPS. …”
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Value of robotic surgery simulation for training surgical residents and attendings: a systematic review protocol by Ngan Nguyen, Kathryn K Howard, Hussein Makki, Nathan M Novotny, Misa Mi

“…The studies were then determined to meet initial screening criteria by one individual for abstract and title with full text screening performed by two authors independently and in duplicate. Narrative themes will be collected, analysed and summarised where possible.Ethics and dissemination There is no Institutional Review Board approval required given that the work is carried out on previously published papers. …”
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DISCOURSE ANALYSIS ON JIWA YANG BERSEDIH SONG LYRICS by Ida Ayu Putri Gita Ardiantari, Anak Agung Ayu Dian Andriyani, Ida Bagus Made Satya Swabawa

“…Repetition of specific phrases, especially in the verses and choruses, underlines the empathetic message, emphasizing understanding and support for individuals grappling with sorrow. The narrative flow of the song takes the listener on a journey from an invitation to express emotions to a reaffirmation of strength and the promise of being heard, illustrating resilience in the face of challenges. …”
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Living with Uncertainty: Older Persons’ Lived Experience of Making Independent Decisions over Time by Agneta Breitholtz, Ingrid Snellman, Ingegerd Fagerberg

“…This study is a part of an ongoing project and has a qualitative life world perspective. Audiotaped narrative interviews were conducted and analysed using a phenomenological hermeneutic method. …”
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Diagnostic Features of Common Oral Ulcerative Lesions: An Updated Decision Tree by Hamed Mortazavi, Yaser Safi, Maryam Baharvand, Somayeh Rahmani

“…Diagnosis of oral ulcerative lesions might be quite challenging. This narrative review article aims to introduce an updated decision tree for diagnosing oral ulcerative lesions on the basis of their diagnostic features. …”
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Visual Research Methods: A Novel Approach To Understanding The Experiences of Compulsive Hoarders: A Preliminary Study by Satwant Singh, Colin Jones

“…The photographs were then used to encourage narrative dialogue in a subsequent semi structured interview. …”
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Exploring the melodies of opportunity: do nepo babies pursue music out of genuine passion or is it a matter of engaging in musicpreneurship? by Eugine Tafadzwa Maziriri, Brain Mabuyana, Brighton Nyagadza, Mufaro Dzingirai, Tafadzwa C. Maramura

“…Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative research approach with semi-structured interviews was used as the data collection technique. Narrative analysis was conducted on a sample of musicology students in Gweru, Zimbabwe. …”
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Students’ writing strategies in accomplishing final exams: lessons learned from an Islamic higher education institution by Siti Aisyah Pranita, Muhammad Husin Al Fatah

“…Most of them shared their positive responses in using the writing strategies, such as the feeling of happy and comfortable in accomplishing final exam. They narrated that using free writing strategy was very helpful to write an article journal better and more structured. …”
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Health-related quality of life in hypertensive patients with chronic kidney disease in low and middle-income countries by Wening Wulandari, Neily Zakiyah, Cherry Rahayu, Irma M. Puspitasari, Auliya A. Suwantika

“…Based on the available literature, this narrative review aims to discuss the HRQoL of hypertensive patients with CKD in LMICs by identifying the current challenges and providing insights into the strategic potential to improve patient’s quality of life. …”
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Safety of palliative cancer patients using morphine for pain control: scoping review by Janillê Luciana Araújo, Erica Brandão de Moraes, Barbara Pompeu Chistovam, Aline Lima Pestana Magalhães

“…The data extracted is presented in the form of tables accompanied by a narrative summary. The 21 articles selected identified 14 service management practices in the use of morphine, 24 safety practices related to the prescription of morphine, 15 safety practices related to the preparation and administration of morphine and characterized 16 risks and 8 adverse reactions. …”
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Examining Psychological Elements in the Works of Khaled Hosseini by Shaghayegh Tamizifar, Mohammad Ebrahim Irajpour, Zahra Aghababaii

“…Khaled Hosseini, the acclaimed Afghan-American novelist, is renowned for his poignant narratives that delve beyond mere storytelling into the complexities of psychology and sociology. …”
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