Challenges in accessing health care services for women and girls with disabilities using a humanitarian physical rehabilitation program in Lebanon: a mixed method study by Linda Abou-Abbas, Diana Sabbagh, Rodolfo Rossi, Lavanya Vijayasingham, Maria Rita Lteif, Haya Rawi, Rouba Mitri, Hala Al Sultan, Aicha Benyaich, Ahmad AL-MOSA, Claudia Truppa

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Changes in stress-related outcomes among graduate students following the Mindfulness Ambassador Program: A pilot study. by Varsha Vasudevan, Benjamin Tran, Shauna M Burke, Patricia Tucker, Jennifer D Irwin

“…The Mindfulness Ambassador Program (MAP) is a promising group-based program that has not yet been studied among graduate students. …”
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WeARTolerance: Evaluating the impact of an arts-based program to reduce mental health-related stigma in young people. by Ana Beato, Leonor Pereira da Costa, Ana Carvalho, Sara Albuquerque, Isabel Santos

“…The present mixed-method study was split into two phases with complementary objectives: 1) evaluate quantitatively the program's impact in reducing social stigma and related outcomes; 2) explore in-depth qualitative feedback about the program. …”
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COMMUNICATION BARRIERS ENCOUNTERED BY ERASMUS STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ORADEA: CHALLENGES AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES by Amalia-Ana STURZA, Simona-Veronica ABRUDAN CACIORA

“…This study explores the communication challenges faced by Erasmus students during their short-term learning experience at the University of Oradea in the 2023-2024 academic year. …”
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Analysis of The Implementation on Community Empowerment Policies in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia by I Kadek Dede Junaedy, I Made Sumada, Azhari Aziz Samudra

“…This research used a qualitative approach and explores the opinions of key informants. The results of the analysis showed that various problems in the field caused the “Kube” program to be ineffective due to limited facilities and infrastructure, small development capital and the absence of final marketing of home industry products. …”
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L’institutionnalisation de l’agriculture urbaine à Quito : vers la formalisation d’un « droit à la ville » ? Étude du cadre discursif, normatif et des pratiques locales by Kelly Redouté

“…Since the 1990s, the promotion of urban agriculture by international organizations has led to the development of several programs in Latin American metropolises. In Quito, the capital of Ecuador, the implementation of the Agrupar program is particularly interesting due to the long-standing presence of agriculture and its significant stigmatization. …”
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IN THIS ISSUE: Can the U.S. SNAP back? by Duncan Hilchey

“…In this issue, we publish a number of papers exploring the efficacy of SNAP. While there is always room for improvement, this research clearly demonstrates the program’s efficacy in staving off food insecurity. …”
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Predicting bat roosts in bridges using Bayesian Additive Regression Trees by Jacob Oram, Amy K. Wray, Helen T. Davis, Luz A. de Wit, Winifred F. Frick, Andrew Hoegh, Kathryn M. Irvine, Patrick Pollock, Andrea N. Schuhmann, Frank C. Tousley, Brian E. Reichert

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Current Communication Practices Between Internal Medicine Subspecialty Fellowship Applicants and Program Directors: A National Survey by Rahul Kumar Thakur, Charan Thej Reddy Vegivinti, Barun Kumar Ray, Hasiya Yusuf, Abhishek Kumar

“…Purpose: As fellowship applications increasingly transition to virtual interviews, the role of social media in this process remains uncertain. This study explores internal medicine subspecialty program directors' (PDs) perspectives on current communication practices, including the use of social media and email, between applicants and programs. …”
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Azerbaijani TV Viewers' Practices of Watching Turkish Television Programs In The Context of Cultural Studies: Turkish Culture And Tourism by Faruk Sadıç

“…The aim of present study is to explore the reception processes of Azerbaijani viewers’ of television channels broadcasting from Turkey within the framework of Cultural Studies pertaining to Turkish culture and tourism. …”
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Beijing' s paired assistance program: Mitigating vulnerability, fostering development, and promoting equality in its ecological conservation areas. by Guangcai Xu, Jiahui Zhang, Mingyi Xie, Haixia Du, Mengqi Guo

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An Infrared Spectroscopic and Temperature-Programmed Desorption Study of 1,1-Difluoroethylene on Clean and Hydrogen-Covered Pd(111) by Mausumi Mahapatra, Luke Burkholder, Florencia Calaza, Darío Stacchiola, Wilfred T. Tysoe

“…The surface chemistry of 1,1-difluoroethylene was studied on clean and hydrogen-covered Pd(111) using a combination of temperature-programmed desorption and reflection absorption infrared spectroscopy (RAIRS) to explore whether the larger infrared absorbance of 1,1-difluoroethylene than ethylene may be used to examine reactions under realistic catalytic conditions using RAIRS. …”
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The role of innovation and entrepreneurship employee training programs in enhancing organizational commitment from the perspective of industry–education integration by Zijing Wu, Qiang Li, Biao Zhang

“…This study aims to explore the role of employee training programs in enhancing organizational commitment. …”
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Effects of group-based physical activity programs on children, adolescents, and young adults with disabilities: A systematic review. by Jason D'Amours, Stéphanie Girard, Paule Miquelon, Pierre-Luc Veillette

“…Future research should explore differences among less common disabilities, emphasizing cognitive outcomes, trainer impact, and program inclusivity to develop accessibility and effective interventions for youth with disabilities.…”
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Listening to Teacher Candidates and Teacher Educators: Revising Educational Technology Courses in a Canadian Teacher Education Program by Mohammed Estaiteyeh, Justin Heenan, Breah Sovegjarto

“…This process included exploring the evolving needs of TCs and their feedback on previous course iterations and consulting with teacher educators who lead other courses in the program to ensure curriculum alignment. …”
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A Lesson in Carefully Managing Resources: A Case Study from an Evaluation of a Music Education Program by Kristin A Hobson, Jason T Burkhardt

“…Purpose: Through a case study of a local education program, the authors explore the challenges and possible solutions of evaluating a program within time, budget, data, and political constraints. …”
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Healthcare providers' perceptions of the kidney transplant program at King Faisal Hospital Rwanda: A one-year evaluation. by Marissa Martinelli, Emile Twagirumukiza, Ahmed M Elbasha, Augustin Sendegeya, Belise S Uwurukundo, Jules Karangwa, Kara L Neil, Laetitia Nshimiyimana, Jeffrey Punch

“…The study aimed to explore healthcare provider perspectives, their needs for further developing the kidney transplant program at KFH and provide recommendations to fill these gaps. …”
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The roadmap for creating a novel outdoor activity space in a rehabilitation hospital setting: the OASIS program initiative by Pazit Levinger, Jill Hall, Keith D Hill

“…Future work is required to explore its provisional integration as part of the hospital in-patient and out-patient services.…”
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Regulatory efforts to address the access gap for foreign new drugs in China: the priority review program and related policies by Xingyue Zhu, Jinsui Zhang

“…We aim to explore the impact of the reform efforts on the drug access gap between China and the US. …”
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A Social-­‐Justice Informed Evaluation of a Mentorship-Based Program Pairing At-Risk Youth and Holocaust Survivors by Melissa L Morgan-Consoli, Brian J Stevenson, Erika Noriega Pigg, Wendy Eichler Morrison, Kelley Hershman, Carlos Roman

“…Using a qualitative, community-based approach, eight program participants were interviewed to explore the aspects of the program that were helpful or challenging among youth mentees and survivor mentors. …”
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