A study on the relationship between physical exercise and feelings of inferiority among college students: the chain mediating effect of social support and emotional regulation abil... by Bo Peng, Weisong Chen, Hongshen Wang, Ting Yu, Mingmin Kong

“…The research investigates both direct and indirect pathways to understand how physical exercise enhances psychological resilience and mitigates negative self-perceptions.MethodsA sample of 2,036 college students from 15 provinces in China was surveyed using validated scales for physical exercise, feelings of inferiority, social support, and emotional regulation ability. …”
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A non-linear approach to the establishment of local biological control agent  production units: a case study of fall armyworm in Bangladesh by Mariam A. T. J. Kadzamira, Malvika Chaudhary, Frances Williams, Nirmal K. Dutta

“…Results Farmer uptake of BCAs in Bangladesh for FAW management is hindered by several factors—lack of BCAs availability in local markets, negative farmer and agro-dealer perceptions, poor input industry linkages for the supply of BCAs products to agro-dealers and inadequate institutional finances for capacity building of and technical support by research scientists and extension agents. …”
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Mathematics Anxiety and Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Mixed Methods Study by Jen Austerberry, Thomas Mathew, Jacqueline Johnston, Maria Murphy, Kolsoom Safari, Christine Murray, Lisa McKenna

“…Survey items demonstrated extensive variation in perceptions. Conclusions The complexity and diversity of anxieties presents key challenges for nurse academics seeking to educate competent, safe students. …”
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Impact of neighborhood safety on adolescent physical activity in Saudi Arabia: gender and socio-economic perspectives by Abdullah Addas, Abdullah Addas

“…However, the factors influencing activity levels remain underexplored in rapidly urbanizing regions such as Saudi Arabia, where changing built environments pose unique challenges.MethodsThis study examined the relationship between neighborhood safety perceptions and physical activity levels among 1,500 adolescents aged 14–17 years in the cities of Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam, representing a mix of urban and suburban settings. …”
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Cultural & region-specific adaptation of KAP (Knowledge, attitude, and practice) tool to capture healthy lifestyle within primary care settings. by Ahmed Sameer Alnuaimi, Muslim Abbas Syed, Abduljaleel Abdullatif Zainel, Hafiz Ahmed Mohamed, Mohamed Iheb Bougmiza, Mohamed Ahmed Syed

“…Thematic analysis of overall perceptions of the service users (n = 11) pertaining to the feasibility of the KAP survey identified three important themes which included i) clarity & readability of the questions ii) relevance of the instrument and iii) factors influencing service users' participation in survey.…”
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Meningkatkan Minat Belajar Siswa Sekolah Dasar dalam Sains Melalui Integrasi Model SAVI-Mind Mapping by Mokhammad Rizqi Zidane, Putri Arwinda Putri, M. Muhlis, Nadia Putri Mulyani Posangi, Nurma Yuliana

“…The research addresses common challenges in science education, including limited teaching model variations and students' perceptions of science as a difficult subject. Method – A quasi-experimental design with a quantitative approach was employed. …”
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A comparison of acute affective responses, physiological measures and training volume between superset and traditional resistance training in untrained adults by Per Aslak Myraunet, Atle Hole Saeterbakken, Vidar Andersen

“…The aim of this study was to compare the perceptive responses, physiological measures, training volume and training duration comparing a superset vs. a traditional resistance training session in untrained adults. …”
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Willingness of end users to pay for e-waste recycling by H.T.T. Nguyen, C.-H. Lee, R.-J. Hung

“…Although the municipalities play an important role in e-waste recycling program, there does not appear to be any study involving residents’ perceptions on e-waste management. This paper aims to examine the influencing factors of end users’ willingness to pay and their payment preferences toward e-waste recycling. …”
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Racial/ethnic differences in the associations between social support and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) by Jeanean B. Naqvi, Taynara Formagini, Matthew A. Allison, Namratha R. Kandula, Jee Won Park, Britta A. Larsen

“…Conclusion Despite racial/ethnic differences in perceptions of support, perceived informational support was protective against CVD for participants of all racial/ethnic backgrounds.…”
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Reflexiones sobre el proyecto Auto-Demarcación y EtnoCartografía de las Tierras y Hábitats Jodï y Eñepa by Stanford Zent, Egleé L. Zent, Lucas Juae Mölö, Pablo Chonokó

“…Such collaborations imply the integration of complementary capabilities but also the mutual understanding of dissimilar perceptions and interests. In the second place, we analyze the ambiguity of the State in regards to Indian land rights recognition throughout the Bolivarian constitutional period, as reflected in various contradictions between written laws and legal practices, the separate actions and attitudes of different government agents at regional and national levels, the inconsistencies in the institutional authorities and application of norms established to promote the demarcation process, the legal lacunae or recurrent changes in the rules regarding the petition of land rights recognition, among other aspects that have impeded reaching the final goal of indigenous land demarcations: obtaining legal title or ownership rights over their lands. …”
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Корупція в приватній сфері України: стан та методика дослідження by M. V. Chehunov

“…Було  проаналізовано  результати  міжнародних,  зокрема:  Індексу  сприйняття  корупції (Corruption Perceptions Index, CPI), Індексу верховенства права (Rule of Law Index), Індексу легкості ведення бізнесу (Doing Business Index), Індексу глобальної конкурентоспроможності (Global Competitiveness Index, GCI), Індексу економічної свободи (Economic Freedom Index), Звіту про розширення ЄС щодо України за 2023 рік, опублікованому Європейською Комісією; та вітчизняних досліджень: Барометру інвестиційної привабливості України (Ukraine Investment Attractiveness Index), «Корупція в Україні 2021: розуміння, сприйняття, поширеність», проведеного Національним агентством з питань запобігання корупції (НАЗК), статистики Ради бізнес-омбудсмена та ін. …”
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Qualitative evaluation of survey questions to assess treatment preference for daily oral or long‑acting injectable antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV. by Cindy Garris, Irina Kolobova, Vasiliki Chounta, Alberto Díaz De Santiago, Robin Dretler, Tulika Singh, Gary Sinclair

“…Concept confirmation interviews included topics, questions, and probes designed to elicit information about the emotional burden of HIV and current perceptions of a participant's treatment regimen. Cognitive debriefing assessed the relevance and clarity of instructions, questions, response options, and recall periods. …”
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Examining the impact of psychosocial safety climate on working conditions, well-being and safety of healthcare providers: a scoping review by Mustapha Amoadu, Dorcas Frempomaa Agyare, Patience Fakornam Doe, Susanna Aba Abraham

“…The concept of Psychosocial Safety Climate (PSC) emerges as a crucial framework influencing job design and employee perceptions in organisational settings, although its application within healthcare settings remains relatively underexplored. …”
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BOKO HARAM OPERATIONS IN NIGERIA:THE NEXUS BETWEEN FREEDOM FIGHTERS AND TERRORISTS by Musa Abdulkarim Itodo, BINTA YAKUBU SULE

“…Linking freedom fighters or agitators toBoko Haram terrorist operations, is also an attempts to develop a conceptual discourse that explains the nexus between freedom fighters and terrorism showing how politics, resources, religion, marginalization andclimate change, perceptions are implicated in the escalating terrorism (Boko Haram in the North-East) and freedom fighting (IPOB, Niger-Delta Militants). …”
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Building Sustainability Strategies in The Creative Culinary Industry Sector To Enhance Tourist Destination Attraction in Semarang Regency by Nurchayati, Bambang Riyadi, Lisa Efri Yunita

“…Cognitive and affective images were found to significantly contribute to the overall image of the sector, emphasizing their importance in shaping perceptions of sustainability efforts. Conclusion: These findings provide valuable insights for stakeholders in the creative culinary industry who are seeking to develop and implement sustainability strategies that enhance the attractiveness of tourist destinations in Semarang Regency. …”
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Diabe-teach: a randomized controlled trial of a gamified approach to enhance medical undergraduates’ knowledge and comprehension of diabetes mellitus by Mariam Shadan, Heba Ismail, Fathima Hana Mohamed Naushad

“…Knowledge retention was assessed via pre- and post-test scores, whereas student engagement and perceptions were measured via a feedback survey. The results indicated that while both groups showed significant improvement in post-test scores (p < .001), the game-based group demonstrated a notably greater frequency of correct responses and a greater tendency to recognize knowledge gaps, as evidenced by the increased “I do not know” responses compared with incorrect guesses in the control group. …”
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Modeling the significance of unified theory of acceptance and use of technology in predicting the intention and usage of eCNY by Yue Ma, Abdullah Al Mamun, Mohammad Masukujjaman, Roslan Ja’afar

“…This study employs social surveys to identify obstacles in the process of promoting the widespread adoption of the eCNY and offers suggestions to the central bank and government to increase user enthusiasm and decrease user perceptions of risk, thereby promoting its widespread adoption.…”
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An Assessment of Local People’s Support to Private Wildlife Conservation: A Case of Save Valley Conservancy and Fringe Communities, Zimbabwe by Given Matseketsa, Billy B. Mukamuri, Never Muboko, Edson Gandiwa

“…Specifically, the objectives of the assessment were threefold: (i) to establish perceptions on the current nature of the relationship between SVC and people living on its edge, (ii) to ascertain the proximate and underlying causes of local resistance to SVC, and (iii) to identify strategies local people employ to resist SVC conservation efforts. …”
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Experiences of the International In-Training Examination (I-ITE) by Rwandan pediatric residents – a survey-study describing candidate feedback [version 2; peer review: 1 approved,... by Christian Umuhoza, Natalie McCall, Peter Thomas Cartledge

“…The objective of this study was to better understand the acceptance and relevance of this exam to residents from this setting and their perceptions regarding this assessment tool. Methods: A retrospective, survey-study was undertaken to describe candidate feedback. …”
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Implementing the Uganda lower secondary competence-based curriculum: the equity question by Mercy Chemutai Barasa, Proscovia Namubiru Ssentamu, John Koskey Chang’ach, Susan Jepkoech Kurgat

“…Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative approach was adopted in which the experiences and perceptions of both facilitators and implementers of the reform were gathered using interviews and lesson observations. …”
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