Teaching Dance in Diaspora: Pedagogical Experiences in Melbourne, Australia by Jeanette Mollenhauer

“…Available choreographic and pedagogical support from respective homelands also varied: in turn, this often determined group structures and practices in Melbourne. Yet, every group maintained a remarkable program of performances at both diasporic community celebrations and regionalized multicultural festivals. …”
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REDESIGNING SCHOOL-FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS IN THE DIGITAL ERA: A STUDY OF PARENTAL PREFERENCES IN PRIMARY EDUCATION IN INDONESIA by Deni Hardianto

“…Utilizing a quantitative descriptive survey approach, data were collected from 334 parents across five districts/cities in Yogyakarta. A structured questionnaire validated by experts and based on Epstein’s framework and parental involvement theory was used to capture five key domains of parental preferences: participation, communication, digital engagement, parenting needs, and relationship quality. …”
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Multi-agent systems powered by large language models: applications in swarm intelligence by Cristian Jimenez-Romero, Alper Yegenoglu, Christian Blum

“…For both example applications mentioned above, we employ both structured, rule-based prompts and autonomous, knowledge-driven prompts. …”
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Teachers' views about barriers in implement oral health education for school children: a qualitative study by Fabíola Mayumi Miyauchi Kubo, Janice Simpson de Paula, Fábio Luiz Mialhe

“…Material and methods: A semi-structured questionnaire was answered by a sample of 89 primary schoolteachers aged 18 to 65 years working in primary public schools in Indaiatuba, SP, Brazil. …”
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Governance and public health expenditure in Côte d'Ivoire: examination of the dynamic relationship by Alliou Salihini Diarrassouba, Foungnigué Noé Coulibaly, Anzoumana Comoé

“…Conclusions The authorities should therefore strengthen the institutional framework and the quality of central and internal governance of vertical health structures and programs in order to induce better use of resources likely to improve health outcomes.…”
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Impact of Ethnic Conflicts on the Development of the Buganda Kingdom. A Case Study of Wakiso District. by Abenawe, Hillary

“…Historically, ethnic conflicts have significantly influenced Buganda's socio-economic and political landscape, affecting governance structures, resource distribution, and social cohesion. …”
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Extracellular matrix deposition precedes muscle-tendon integration during murine forelimb morphogenesis by Yue Leng, Sarah N. Lipp, Ye Bu, Hannah Larson, Kathryn R. Jacobson, Haley A. Colling, Sarah Calve

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Mapping the colorectal cancer patient journey in Egypt: A qualitative study of diagnosis, treatment, and lifestyle perspectives. by Assem Gebreal, Karim Abdeltawab, Omar Hesham, Samr Kolkas, Somaia Khamess, Omnia Fouad, Mahmoud Ebeid, Omar Tarek, Aya Khaled, Hamza Mahmoud, Mahmoud Bassiony, Yara Adel, Muhammed Helmi, Maryam Mansour, Omnia Nahas, Barbara Hansen, Waleed Arafat, Mona N Fouad, Elabrar Ebrahim, Ahmed Ashour Badawy, Lori Brand Bateman

“…The main barriers were as follows: lack of awareness, symptom neglect, fear and embarrassment of colonoscopy, limited diet and activity from chemotherapy and colostomy, job loss, and poverty (individual); peers fear of colonoscopy and judgment (interpersonal); misdiagnosis, inadequate patient education, and lack of structured diet and activity programs (health organization); unsupportive work environments, cultural and religious beliefs, health literacy, and cancer stigma (social context); and unclear screening policies, lack of equipment, lack of insurance, high costs, and limited rural healthcare (policy). …”
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Local Food Systems under a Global Influence: How Should We Holistically Assess Evolving Food Systems? by Michael Rapinski, Richard Raymond, Damien Davy, Jean-Philippe Bedell, Thora Herrmann, Priscilla Duboz

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Oral and dental health utilization among patients with special health care needs: a qualitative study in Iran by Zahra Zare, Mohammad Amin Bahrami, Foad Iranmanesh, Zahra Kavosi

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What factors enable sustainable university-industry collaboration communities? Evidence from a symbiosis theory perspective by Jun Liu, Xuewei Wang, Wenqing Miao, Xiurong Wang

“…. • University-Industry Collaboration (UIC) faces challenges in implementation, including communication barriers between institutions and misaligned expectations between stakeholders • Traditional approaches to university-enterprise cooperation often lack systematic frameworks for sustainable collaboration and resource sharing • The success of industry-education partnerships heavily depends on institutional support and policy frameworks, but practical guidelines for implementation are often unclear • Introduces a comprehensive ''three-dimensional symbiosis'' framework that provides practical guidance for establishing and maintaining effective industry-education partnerships • Identifies specific mechanisms for successful collaboration, including resource sharing, information exchange, interest alignment, and organizational support structures • Presents evidence-based strategies for overcoming common barriers in University-Industry Collaboration (UIC), based on systematic analysis of real-world implementations • Educational institutions should establish dedicated communication channels and resource-sharing platforms to facilitate ongoing collaboration with industry partners • Policy makers need to develop targeted incentive mechanisms and clear evaluation criteria to encourage sustained participation from both educational institutions and industry partners • Practitioners should focus on building long-term relationships through structured programs that address both immediate needs and strategic development goals of all stakeholders…”
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Capacity building models for managing multiple long-term conditions in low-and-middle-income countries: a systematic review and gap analysis by Abhinav Sinha, Krushna Chandra Sahoo, Pranab Mahapatra, Sandipana Pati, Jayasingh Kshatri, Srikanta Kanungo, Sandro R. Batista, Bruno P. Nunes, David Weller, Stewart W. Mercer, Sanghamitra Pati

“…While participants reported improved skills, challenges included sustaining support and adapting programs to local contexts. Conclusions MLTC-focused training in LMICs remains limited, with existing programs emphasizing competency-based learning and a ‘train-the-trainer’ approach. …”
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Advancing early childhood education policy: a transformative case study in Hargeisa, Somaliland—insights from preprimary education development by Jibril Abdikadir Ali, Dawit Negassa Golga, Mustafe Khadar Abdi, Tawakal Abdi Ali, Mukhtaar Axmed Cumar, Nasir Ali, Abdisalam Hassan Muse

“…This qualitative case study explores the implementation of early childhood education (ECE) policies in three selected centers in Hargeisa, Somaliland. Through semi-structured interviews with nine participants, including teachers and head teachers, the research identified significant gaps between policy guidelines and actual practice. …”
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Gender differences in spousal caregiver strain and paid service use among dementia caregivers in rural Appalachia by Jyoti Savla, Jyoti Savla, Karen A. Roberto, Karen A. Roberto, Leslie A. Fontaine

“…Guided by the Stress Process Model, we analyzed structured interview data from 61 spousal caregivers living in rural Appalachia. …”
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Defining essential surgical skills and optimizing simulation training modalities for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion by Bohong Cai, Xilin Cheng, Xi Lyu, Hanhan Wu, Xue Leng, Sihang Li, Baixiang Chen, Qi Yao, Jie Hao, Menghong Xia, Wei Jiang

“…Surgical skills directly related to the surgical procedure and the identification of important anatomical structures were rated as essential skills for ACDF trainees. …”
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Student Manual Kabale University by Kabale University

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Development of hazelnut shell-derived biochar to support a bifunctional MoCo electrocatalyst for HER/OER in alkaline medium by Jaime Ñanculeo, Teresa Andreu, Ignasi Sirés, Andrés Ramírez, Mara Cea, Benjamín Nahuelcura, Gerson Valenzuela, Karla Garrido-Miranda, María Eugenia González

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Educational Attainment, Skills Acquired, and Skills Needed by Selected Out-of-School Youth from Quezon City, Philippines by Angelito Bautista, Lenard Bien, Ruben Jose Sanchez, Candice Erika Rudi, Bernard Gaya

“…A total of 194 respondents were purposively selected based on specific criteria related to their educational status and employment situation. Structured survey interviews were used to gather data from the respondents regarding their demographic profiles, socioeconomic situations, educational attainments, and skill gaps. …”
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On the Question of Pedagogical Digital Competence by D. A. Mezentceva, E. S. Dzhavlakh, O. V. Eliseeva, A. Sh. Bagautdinova

“…Meanwhile, there is the lack of models that would structurize the professional practice of a teacher at the micro level of using a digital instrument. …”
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Single Motherhood and Socio-Economic Welfare of Families in Kabale Municipality. by Mahoro, Evelyn

“…Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and focus group discussions, providing both quantitative and qualitative insights. …”
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