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Introduction We sought to explore healthcare providers (HCPs)' perceptions of and experiences with stigma during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada and Singapore. Methods We conducted a qualitative study (May 2020–February 2021) with HCPs in Canada and Singapore and developed a semi-structured interview guide rooted in the Health Stigma and Discrimin...

Sentiment analysis is a practical tool for marketing and branding teams. Companies can collect and analyze opinions or reviews from social media platforms, blog posts, and other numerous forums. It may help them acquire positive feedback to reinforce strengths or identify negative emotions to make improvements. The research is to compare two text v...

Plants have traditionally been perceived as “less alive” and less attractive than animals, posing challenges for conservation initiatives. Previous efforts to address Plant Awareness Disparity (PAD) mainly focused on cognitive aspects, neglecting the role of the affective domain. In our study involving a sample of Slovak individuals, we explored wh...

There is an increasing interest in researching urban invasion. When invasive species establish and spread in urban areas, their management becomes particularly challenging given the influence of public presence and perceptions. Cultural, religious, and moral values play a crucial role in shaping public perceptions toward management strategies for i...

Traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) is increasingly acknowledged as key to sustainability and to the successful adaptation of local communities to rapid changes. However, implementing TEK is a major challenge in most parts of the world. A book published 80 years ago by Sambuu Jamsran, a Mongolian agricultural minister in the 1930s, provides a un...

Injury in elite dance is commonplace and pernicious. The decision to return to dance practice after injury requires careful consideration to ensure that the dancer is ready to safely resume practice. There are a limited number of pertinent assessment tools in dance, which largely consider predominantly physical domains and refer to specific dance g...

Climate change and infectious disease jointly impact species worldwide. In addition to causing conspicuous mortality events, these threats produce a range of non‐lethal effects that are often overlooked, yet can affect individual survival and fecundity, and ultimately, population and species viability. We develop an energetic framework that structu...

Cultural homogeneity, similar to the loss biodiversity, is a significant global issue that is increasingly gaining attention. City flowers and city trees (CFTs) serve as emblematic cultural symbols of modern cities, often referred to as the ‘green business card’. While many cities have established CFTs in recent decades, there are instances of inco...

Background: Nowadays, social media video-sharing website YouTube is globally accessible and used for sharing news and information. It also serves as a tool for migraine sufferers seeking guidance about Daith piercing as a potential migraine treatment; however, shared and disseminated video content is rarely regulated and does not follow evidence-ba...

How young people interpret and engage with nature is an important consideration within our current biodiversity and climate crises. What remains less clear are the ways in which online, networked, spaces underpin young people's relationships with nature, and what consequences these spaces may have for in‐person nature interactions. Given the ubiqui...

The paper deals with the analysis of the communicative behavior of various types of actors, speech perception and optimization of influence based on social media data and is an extended version of the report presented at CSoNet 2020 and published based on the deliverables of the conference. The paper proposes an improved methodology that is tested...

Relationships and interactions between humans and their environment play an important role in sustainability transformations. However, their conceptualization remains a big challenge in current social‐ecological research. We propose resonance theory by the German sociologist Hartmut Rosa as a fruitful framework to advance social‐ecological thinking...

Introduction There is no standardised national guidance on clinical management for people living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and therapeutic interventions are limited. Understanding what outcomes are important and meaningful to people living with MCI and developing a core outcome set (COS) for research and clinical practice will improve t...

Kajian ini berfokus pada era globalisasi dimana kemampuan public speaking dalam bahasa Inggris dan pemasaran digital menjadi elemen penting dalam promosi pariwisata. Secara khusus, studi ini menganalisis peran penggunaan public speaking berbahasa Inggris dan strategi pemasaran digital dalam meningkatkan promosi wisata di Kota Malang. Penelitan ini...

The information and communication technology (ICT) revolution has changed the way societies lived in the entire world. The changes cover the whole spectrum of human life from the way people learn, work, socialise and communicate with each other. The ICT revolution has also brought many ethical challenges into human life where people use ICT associa...

The rise of smart contracts has expanded blockchain's capabilities, enabling the development of innovative decentralized applications (dApps). However, this advancement brings its own challenges, including the management of distributed architectures and immutable data. Addressing these complexities requires a specialized approach to software engine...

A blog post exploring the current drive towards intensive practice and instructional coaching.

Supporting biodiversity conservation in an effective and sustainable way requires addressing biodiversity loss while satisfying the dependency of people on nature. Critical to this goal is to understand how the benefits and services delivered by ecosystems influence human values, and how these values can be leveraged to promote equitable economic,...

Nature recovery requires the provisioning of resources in the right place and in sufficient quantities to support wildlife populations and improve ecological processes. Agri‐environment schemes (AES) have been a major mechanism for delivering environmental management across EU‐farmed landscapes, but measured benefits to nature are often negligible...

Environmental change profoundly alters biodiversity and, by extension, species contributions to ecosystem functioning. While it is well‐established that these impacts can be geographically and temporally nuanced, most assessments of species contributions to ecosystems assume that species traits are temporally and spatially fixed, and those that do...

Hilmi S. Salem has published research that is widely built on, cited, and referenced by research scientists in international leading and premier peer-reviewed and well-refereed journals, in addition to some widely viewed blogs. These hundreds of journals (571+) and blogs (a few) are concerned with a wide variety of fields of specialty and interest...

The performing arts are a broad church and include artists from various fields including dance, music and circus. Despite obvious differences in disciplines, much is shared in terms of an elevated risk of injury, and a common identity as a performer and artist. Injury screening protocols are imperative to mitigate injury risk. However, current progr...

Current time of globalization demands technology education integration for development of humanity by offering education at every door step in inclusive and efficient manner using different alternatives. The present article “Techno-Educo integration in current scenario” explores role of technological development to be used in education for better l...

Background/Objectives: Appearance-related social media, such as “thinspiration” and “fitspiration” posts, have been shown to contribute to poor body image and disordered eating. Food-related social media is becoming increasingly popular; however, far less is known about its relationship to body image and disordered eating. Methods: The current revi...

In the digital age, the integration of technology into education has revolutionized traditional teaching methods, offering new ways to engage students in the learning process. One such technological tool is the weblog (blog), which has gained widespread attention for its potential to enhance students' writing skills. This article explores the pedag...

Nature‐related visual media has a significant impact on today's society by engaging the public in conservation problems and promoting pro‐environmental behaviours. Although major attention has been paid to how some types of visual media (e.g. documentaries) offer unrealistic portrayals of the natural world, biases on representation by wildlife phot...

The development of writing skills is one of the most significant challenges faced by English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students. This article explores the potential of using a directed blog as a tool to improve writing skills among EFL students at Mohamed Khider University of Biskra. By engaging students in blog-based writing activities, the stud...

Zusammenfassung Representations of death have a long tradition in literature. The three plays, Tilbakekomstene by Fredrik Brattberg, Jeg forsvinner by Arne Lygre, and Ikkje direkte råka by Maria Tryti Vennerød, stand as examples of the contemporary Norwegian drama and theatre – with Brattberg’s and Lygre’s literary minimalism and Vennerød’s perform...

Scientific theory largely neglects linkage between organic phosphorus (Po) mineralization rate and dispersal potential of alkaline phosphatase‐encoding bacteria (PEB) containing the phoD gene. Different densities of substrates (i.e. compacted soils, culture media, and soil aggregates) were prepared and molecular tools were used to unveil relationsh...

Sexual reproduction, despite its associated costs and risks, is prevalent among many organisms, presumably to generate and maintain genetic diversity. This diversity is vital for adapting to environmental changes and combating natural enemies. Paradoxically, several clonal species also exhibit high genetic diversity. One theory for the maintenance...

In this blog piece, published by the Georgetown University Undergraduate Law Review, the author argues that the legality of imposing sanctions requires an assessment of impact and effectiveness under the principles of sovereign equality, non-use of force and non-intervention in international law.

The objective of this research was to investigate the influence of Facebook groups and blogs as effective technological tools for teaching EFL reading skills among university students. The research was conducted using a quasi-experimental design among Egyptian EFL college students at Higher Institute of Engineering & Technology Basic Science Depart...

This paper sets out to sketch a review of the literature, training courses and scientific and professional debate on library marketing and promotion, with a particular focus on the Italian case. Starting from Norman O. Gene's detailed account (1982) of the emergence of library marketing in international literature, the first section describes its o...

Os textos aqui apresentados foram originalmente publicados em diferentes veículos de informação como blogs, pequenos jornais, o Jornal da USP e na extinta coluna semanal no jornal Folha de São Paulo. São reflexões que pouco se vê nos grandes canais de comunicação porque fogem da lógica da análise da vitória e da derrota. A redução do esporte à lóg...

LSE Inequalities Blog

The aim of this study was to examine the impact of blogs and Facebook groups as effective technological tools for teaching EFL writing skills among university students. The research was conducted using a quasi-experimental design among Egyptian EFL college students at Higher Institute of Engineering & Technology Basic Science Department at AL Mahal...

Specifications grading is an alternative grading system that has been used with increasing frequency in higher education. Since first introduced by Linda Nilson in 2014, more than 90 publications on the design and implementation of specifications grading systems have been published. This work presents a systematic review of the current literature t...

The advent of social networks such as Blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp, among others, has revolutionized communications. The power of social media messages rests on its ability to instantly and simultaneously reach a wide, diverse audience, and transforming social life. While the public has overtime become accustomed to the regulation...

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As urbanisation continues to accelerate, urban green spaces are increasingly recognised as key elements for enhancing people's health and well‐being. However, most research has used vegetation metrics that may not capture the specific associations between different types of vegetation and different mental health outcomes. In this study, we investig...

Connection to nature is an important concept for understanding human‐nature relationships, interests in nature and pro‐environmental behaviours. However, conceptualisations of this relationship thus far have excluded autistic perspectives. Through this reflexive thematic analysis of survey responses from 108 autistic participants in the UK, we soug...

Terrorisme et circoncision, corrélation élevée et causalité psychanalytique (Circoncis d'abord, fanatisés ensuite, la circoncision fait des hommes des armes de guerre) Cet article est un chapitre de mon livre publié à petit prix chez amazon : https://www.amazon.fr/dp/1729147763 "La circoncision uniformise les corps pour communautariser les esprit...

Após a virada do século, muitas cidades médias no Brasil têm experienciado reconfigurações em suas centralidades na escala intraurbana. Estas mudanças estão atreladas à instalação de grandes espaços privados de consumo, conforme aponta a literatura. Este artigo objetiva discutir a influência do poder público nesses processos. Para tanto, elegemos a...

The use of social media has been poorly investigated among the elderly users using a set of appropriately constructed statistical methods. The analyses of the various psychological well-being aspects of the elderly population reveals interesting results about the impact of their social media engagement. The quantitative study initiates with designi...

In today's digital age, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a cornerstone of online success. Whether you're running a blog, an e-commerce store, or a news portal like RechargeGate, mastering SEO ensures your content reaches the right audience. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you excel in the competitive world of SEO. What is SEO? SEO, or Searc...

1. INTRODUCCIÓN Según Kenny (2022), el multilingüismo es un valor fundacional de la Unión Europea que, en la práctica, depende de múltiples pilares, entre los cuales están el aprendizaje de lenguas y la traducción. En los últimos años ambos pilares se han visto profundamente afectados por el continuo desarrollo de la traducción automática que, si s...

In recent times, terrorist organizations seem to be exploiting the numerous advantages offered by the internet and advanced communication technologies such as social media, Youtube, Blogs, Speed, easy access and global linkage to perpetuate their nefarious activities.2 For instance, the kidnapped of the Chibok girls on the 14th of April 2014 readil...

Resumo: no dia vinte e sete de agosto do ano de 2014, durante a visita do Papa Francisco I (Cardeal Jorge Mario Bergoglio) ao Brasil, evento que concentrou moral e fisicamente uma grande quantidade de católicos do país na Jornada Mundial da Juventude no Rio de Janeiro, foi realizada uma performance artística que incluía, para além de outros gestos...

E-Mailgineers is an AI-powered program that generates material such as emails, blogs, and articles in response to user inputs. E-Mailgineers uses Cohere AI for content production and understands prompts using tiered processing to assure relevance and quality. Its main feature, the "humanizer," improves AI-generated text for natural readability. Usi...

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo general identificar los estudios más relevantes y recientes que aborden la gestión educativa y habilidades blandas en un instituto superior tecnológico (IST). Metodológicamente se abordó desde los principios de la declaración PRISMA. Para la selección de documentos se aplicaron los siguientes criterios d...

Studies suggesting that native plant species adapt to invasive species are accumulating, but we still have little evidence of native species performance recovery over time, following phenotypic selection by invaders. The following sequential evidence is sufficient to infer selection‐mediated native species performance recovery in response to the in...

A alfabetização científica pressupõe uma problematização crítica dos conhecimentos, científicos ou não. Visa estimular a capacidade de interpretar fenômenos ao tempo que habilita o aluno à aplicação dos conhecimentos na resolução de problemas e tomada de decisão. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi desenvolver nos alunos a capacidade de leitura crí...

Within individuals and/or species of trees, the structure and gas exchange of sun‐exposed leaves from the outer part of the canopy have been found to relate to sampling height. Across species, the gas exchange of such leaves has been shown to relate to their structure and biochemical composition, but not to canopy height. Why are leaf traits relate...

The digital sphere is pivotal in shaping social norms, and the Italian “manosphere” is a key player in this process. This study examines the composition and structure of the Italian manosphere, an intricate online ecosystem characterised by antifeminist and often misogynistic ideologies. Through a comprehensive analysis of Facebook networks and blo...

This review examines the role of open citations in fostering transparency, repro-ducibility, and accessibility in scholarly communication. Through a critical synthesis of diverse sources-articles, proceedings, presentations, datasets, and blog posts-it explores the motivations behind citing, the evolving meanings of citations , and key milestones i...

Compared to our understanding of adult participation in environmental citizen science (CS), the current literature on child engagement is limited. As adult stakeholders may control children's access to environmental CS (through recruitment strategies, resource provision or as gatekeepers), it is important to understand their experiences and percept...

Esse trabalho se dedica a sistematizar elementos a priori de uma obra que conteria em si uma teoria social de um autor anterior, cronologicamente, à qualquer formulação de alguma teoria social. O autor em questão é o intelectual peruano Garcilaso de la Vega (1539-1616), que, ao tentar narrar a trajetória do povo inca através de sua língua e de sua...

In Frankfurt’s diverse railway station district, Arndt Emmerich found that religion is less important than friendship within Muslim-Jewish networks. This blog looks at how a symbolic boundary analysis can help us understand the ways Muslims and Jews live together in cities that are frequently overlooked in macro-level political discourse.

This blog post explains the utility of carbon credits as financial mechanisms that have the potential to harness forest resources for climate action and sustainable development. It presents exemplary action models from two Belgian environmental organisations engaged in "forest carbon projects". These types of projects advocate for climate action th...

Introduction The HTAfrica group is an informal network of individuals enthusiastic about health technology assessment (HTA) in Africa. In 2021, a grassroots network was founded to explore HTA issues relevant to African countries. Through webinars and information exchanges, the group aims to cultivate social capital and cohesion among members to co-...

Májeková et al. (2024) demonstrated that leaf fluctuating asymmetry (FA) is not a reliable indicator of stress. I broaden the perspective on the findings by these authors. High prevalence of confirmation bias could explain why as much as 39% of 131 unique entries (plant species × stress type) in the database of published studies compiled by these a...

The number of lung cancer survivors is rapidly growing in China, and their experiences are becoming increasingly complex. However, there is limited research on the experiences of Chinese lung cancer survivors. This study aimed to examine the post-diagnosis experiences of these survivors, using their blog entries as the primary data source. Qualitat...

Abstract-: The people using the social media in India will increase day by day. Social media has changed the traditional way of library in India. Social media is the key to communication between the library and users in the 21st century. The Library are mostly dependable on social media in this internet age. This paper basically highlights the avai...

Climate warming and associated extreme temperature fluctuations result in rapid and pronounced changes in the biogeographical ranges of species. However, existing models that predict these climate‐driven range dynamics often fail to adequately account for the intricacies of local adaptation and individual specialization, treating species as having...

Los entornos virtuales ofrecen gamas de posibilidades que permiten el uso de diversas herramientas para un mejor servicio e interacción, además es un método por el cual podemos respaldar información. Los espacios virtuales promueven entornos interactivos aptados en escenarios virtuales, además que simula un mundo real donde los usuarios intercambia...

The rewilding of landscapes through the promotion of natural ecological processes is a contemporary approach to nature restoration and conservation. In Nepal and elsewhere globally, forest is also regenerating naturally on abandoned agricultural land, effectively rewilding the landscape by default. We investigate factors that lead to reforestation...

Many plants have precise pollen placement strategies, ensuring that large amounts of pollen are deposited on small and discrete areas of pollinators' bodies. This may lead to male–male competition if pre‐existing pollen (1) is smothered or displaced by pollen from subsequent male flowers or (2) prevents subsequent pollen from attaching to pollinato...

Many endotherms from diverse taxonomic groups can respond to environmental changes through torpor, that is, by greatly reducing their energy expenditure for up to 24 hours (daily torpor) or longer (hibernation). We currently have a poor understanding of how torpor evolved across endotherms and its associations with physiological traits and ecologic...

This research aims to investigate the dynamic nature of linguistic style throughout various stages of life, from post teenage to old age. By employing linguistic analysis tools and methodologies, the study will delve into the intricacies of how individuals adapt and modify their language use over time. The research uses a data set of blogs from blo...

Introduction Mental health problems are the most significant cause of disability and have high annual economic costs; hence, they are a priority for the government, service providers and policymakers. Consisting of largely coastal and rural communities, the populations of Norfolk and Suffolk, UK, have elevated burdens of mental health problems, are...

Ecological and conservation research has focused on documenting wildlife's behavioural and demographic responses to anthropogenic disturbance. Yet, a significant gap remains in our understanding of the physiological mechanisms that underlie behavioural or demographic adaptations to human activities. Glucocorticoid concentrations (GCCs) are widely c...

E-commerce sites, forums, and blogs have become popular platforms for people to share their views. Reviews have emerged as a crucial source of information for potential customers, influencing their purchasing decisions. Similarly for gaining profit or fame, Spam reviews are deliberately written with the intention of defaming businesses or individua...

Land use/cover (LULC) changes have unequivocally affected biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, with enormous repercussions for human well‐being. However, the mechanistic ecological mechanisms underlying the impact of land conversion on ecosystem multifunctionality (EMF) remain insufficiently examined from the perspective of multiple biodiversity...

78 blog posts on the history of computing and technology, published by the Communications of the ACM, New York (2017-2024)

In today’s world, there are lots of methods in language teaching in general and teaching writing in particular. Using two different tools in writing essays and conducting a study to compare the effectiveness of these two tools namely blog and pen-and-paper was the basis of this study. This study used a quantitative true experimental design aimed at...

This study aimed to investigate the effects of the online course tools, specifically discussion boards, blogs and wikis, the built-in facilities of Blackboard as computer-mediated communication integrated in e-learning environments on improving integrated reading and writing and on the attitudes of EFL college students towards literacy skills in e-...