Unlocking Career Potential: How Micro-Credentials Are Revolutionising Higher Education and Lifelong Learning by Kelum A. A. Gamage, Shyama C. P. Dehideniya

“…It examines how micro-credentials bridge the gap between traditional education and modern industry demands and recognises the importance of collaborative efforts between higher education and industry in identifying and sometimes even co-designing relevant micro-credential programmes. Additionally, the paper analyses the impact of micro-credential programmes on non-traditional learners and discusses the mechanisms to ensure the quality and credibility of such programmes. …”
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Programming Languages Prediction from Stack Overflow Questions Using Deep Learning by Razowana Khan Mim, Tapu Biswas

“…With constant updates and the emergence of new languages, staying informed is essential for any programmer. Additionally, utilizing a tagging system for data storage is a widely accepted practice. …”
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Integrated reporting – a “one-size-fits-all” solution!? by Jessica Knoll, Anna Feigenbutz

“…Therefore, this article provides not only a theoretical background on the concept of IR but also shows some results of experiences examining reporting habits of several, cross-sectoral companies participating in the IIRC’s pilot programme. Additionally, general and sector-specific requirements as well as chances, challenges and a prospect of IR have to be considered. …”
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Enhancing service delivery via Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) at uMzimkhulu Local Municipality, South Africa by Sikhona Cornelius Nkosi, Linah Mahlahla, Kunle Oparinde

“…As a result, it is recommended that the municipality provide training for WIL students and establish efficient monitoring and evaluation processes for the WIL programmes. Additionally, the municipality should involve students in WIL programmes in matters related to progressive initiatives and provide further support to enhance their ability to handle client services. …”
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The importance of near-peer bedside teaching for medical students: a quality improvement project in medical education by Phoebe Hartop

“…Results: 63 responses were recorded following the primary questionnaire. 96.8% of responders felt they would benefit from a near-peer bedside teaching programme. Additionally, the preliminary questionnaire showed 60.3% of participants felt teaching given by a foundation year doctor was the most beneficial when compared with registrar and consultant bedside teaching. 43 feedback responses were collated and analysed following introduction of the near-peer bedside teaching programme. 83% of responders stated the teaching programme had been beneficial and provided good learning opportunities. 88% of responders experienced a comfortable and supportive learning environment. …”
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Global publication trends on zakat management strategy: A bibliometric analysis by Azwar Azwar, Mohd Norzi bin Nasir

“…Educational institutions can also utilize these insights to design relevant curricula and training programmes. Additionally, this study identifies future research opportunities for the effectiveness of financial technology in zakat management and cross-country comparative analyses. …”
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Improving functional capacity in haemophilia through adapted physical activity: a pilot study protocol by Giuseppe Barone, Erika Pinelli, Laura Bragonzoni, Maria Scoppolini Massini, Raffaele Zinno, Lelia Valdrè, Lydia Piscitelli, Giulio Senesi, Valentina Guarino, Isabella Diletta Cavalieri, Maria Grazia Benedetti, Giuseppina Mariagrazia Farella

“…The primary objective is to analyse changes in functional capacity following participants’ completion of the exercise programme. Additionally, the study evaluates the programme’s impact on joint mobility, kinesiophobia, limitations in daily activities and static and dynamic balance. …”
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Incorporating the voice of young people in mental health research: reflections from three lived experience advisory panels in Latin America by Liliana Hidalgo-Padilla, Daniela Ramirez-Meneses, Karen Ariza-Salazar, Santiago Cesar Lucchetti, Natividad Olivar, Diliniya Stanislaus Sureshkumar, Catherine Fung, Luis Ignacio Brusco, Carlos Gómez-Restrepo, José Miguel Uribe-Restrepo, Stefan Priebe, Francisco Diez-Canseco

“…Methods Online meetings were conducted within each LEAP in Bogotá, Lima and Buenos Aires to gather feedback at different stages of the programme. Additional activities included a Joint LEAP meeting and a focus group to explore the members’ experiences of LEAP participation. …”
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Community effectiveness of pyriproxyfen as a dengue vector control method: A systematic review. by Dorit Maoz, Tara Ward, Moody Samuel, Pie Müller, Silvia Runge-Ranzinger, Joao Toledo, Ross Boyce, Raman Velayudhan, Olaf Horstick

“…More well designed larger studies with appropriate standardised outcome measures are needed before pyriproxyfen is incorporated in routine vector control programmes. Additionally, resistance to pyriproxyfen has been reported and needs investigation.…”
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Personality characteristics of students in the regulation of network activity by S. E. Panshina, N. L. Sungurova, N. B. Karabushchenko

“…The research results can be used to improve distance learning programmes, additional education courses, as well as to increase the efficacy of regulation of student's network activity in order to prevent Internet addiction.…”
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