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Training and development of human resources within the human resource management system not only play a crucial role in increasing employees’ knowledge and skills but also contribute to improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness and adapting to environmental pressures. The primary reason for developing employees’ knowledge and skills lie...
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This study aims to develop an indigenous social media marketing model tailored to the banking services industry in Iran through a mixed methods approach. In the qualitative phase, grounded theory methodology was employed to analyze data collected from 16 semi-structured interviews with marketing experts, digital banking professionals, and academic...
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The aim of this research is to design and develop a model for managing the organizational behavior of difficult employees. This study is applied-developmental in terms of its objective and descriptive-survey in terms of methodology. The research approach is an exploratory mixed method, combining qualitative and quantitative techniques. In the quali...
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This study aims to investigate the factors influencing organizational trust within the Technical and Vocational Organization of Tehran Province. A mixed-methods approach was employed to comprehensively analyze the dynamics of organizational trust. The qualitative phase involved interviews with 10 experts, analyzed using grounded theory to identify...
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Motivated by a lack of research on the emergence and adoption of digital platforms in business-to-business (B2B) contexts, this research-in-progress investigates how organisations navigate this crucial entry point into the platform economy. Acknowledging that well-researched principles and concepts from the business-to-consumer (B2C) realm cannot b...
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In order to clarify the specific impact path of information technology on student learning interest and learning results, this study utilized informatization teaching tools such as MOOCs, IT-aided quizzes, video case analysis, etc. in a 3-month teaching experiment. Based on the grounded theory, this paper proposes an SRIO model to explain the influ...
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The urbanization of historic centers, raises issues regarding the essence and meaning of spaces. This study investigates the concept of sense of place within historic urban bazaars through the framework of Lefebvre’s spatial triad, with a particular emphasis on perceived space. Using Anarkali Bazaar, Lahore, as a case study, this research examines...
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This study addresses the cost control requirements associated with the development of high-quality social services in sports vocational institutes under the impetus of digital technologies. Employing a grounded theory approach, it systematically analyzes policy documents, representative case studies, and multi-source interview data to construct a t...
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Background Many studies have identified the negative psychological impact of in vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer (IVF‐ET) on couples with infertility, but there remains a paucity of research clarifying both positive and negative effects within the context of Chinese culture. Aim To explore the dynamic psychosocial experiences and underlying...
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As we enter the era of longevity economics, the desire for longer life spans and health spans is increasingly prevalent. Recognizing the importance of longevity planning (LP) has become particularly significant, as individuals seek to enhance lifespan quality starting at younger ages. This article explores how 12 LP blocks (LPBs) can serve as bound...
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Integrating digital technologies in science education requires innovative methods to bridge theoretical knowledge and practical classroom application. This study examines a seminar at an Austrian university that was redesigned to address pre-service chemistry teachers’ professional knowledge regarding technology implementation in high school classe...
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This study presents the development and psychometric validation of an urban heritage sociocultural impact assessment (UHSCIA) scale to evaluate the impact of urban development projects on the sociocultural fabric of historic urban precincts. The scale was designed to facilitate a heritage-led approach to urban development, ensuring the preservation...
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This study investigates students' understanding of good research as related to their own research experiences and future research interests. The participants were 12th-grade students (17-to-18-year-olds) who participated in the Innovative Solutions project supported by three teachers and a cluster of professional partners from community-based organ...
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The USA, Russia, and China have historically dominated the space race, with the African continent recently venturing into it. Kenya formed its own Kenya Space Agency to spearhead the process. This study investigated the influence of Kenya’s space exploration on its foreign policy dynamics with the United States. The objective was to evaluate challe...
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It is widely recognised that education plays a critical role in achieving gender equality, yet refugee girls face significant challenges in accessing education globally. This study, grounded on feminist theory, explores girls’ gendered barriers to education in Zimbabwe’s Tongogara Refugee Camp. Through focus group discussions and face-to-face inter...
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The purpose of the research presented in this article was to analyze the reactions of stakeholders in the educational process to the introduction of remote education during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the context of subject based teaching and learning. To this end, the content of online forums and social media was reviewed through Big Da...
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A fundamental question in modern machine learning is why large, over-parameterized models, such as deep neural networks and transformers, tend to generalize well, even when their number of parameters far exceeds the number of training samples. We investigate this phenomenon through the lens of information theory, grounded in universal learning theo...
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Background Exploring and analyzing the factors influencing parents’ demand for childcare is essential for improving the quality of childcare services. However, there is a lack of empirical studies that effectively explore the factors influencing demand for childcare and its mechanisms of action. Therefore, this study used a mixed research method to...
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Aim This paper aims to explain the process of formulating a robust theory that comprehensively explains the nurse's role during the transition from curative to the palliative phase in advanced cancer care. Design A qualitative theory synthesis approach was applied, utilising Turner's 9‐step theory synthesis method to integrate five grounded theori...
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Introduction Given the popularity of the Internet and short - video platforms, the transmission of folk music has undergone significant transformation in the digital age. However, research in this area has not kept pace with modernization, leaving a gap in understanding the key factors affecting folk music transmission in this new context. Methods...
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Purpose This study examined the lived experiences of former audiologists to examine career journeys within and after audiology. The long-term goal of this research is to help academic audiologists create optimal ways to recruit future audiologists who will thrive in the profession and help the profession improve the lived experience of audiologists...
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The present research aims to identify the driving factors that facilitate the use of crowdfunding in social entrepreneurship within the health sector, while also seeking to present the resultant strategies and outcomes. This study is categorized as applied descriptive in terms of its objectives and is exploratory in nature. Social entrepreneurs...
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The presence of various challenges and inconsistencies in rural women's businesses has heightened the necessity for entrepreneurial resilience. The resilience of women in business is a key factor in fostering sustainable rural economic growth. This resilience level is dependent on various factors that, when identified, can facilitate the pathw...
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Customers of various services have ever-changing expectations from service providers, placing critical pressure on providers to develop a synchronous, quick system that positively impacts user experiences while ensuring that providers are efficient, like ridesharing, home care, vehicle repairing, etc. To serve customers seamlessly and offer enhance...
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Women entrepreneurs often face manifold barriers in the offline entrepreneurship process, yet Internet technologies have the potential to help them overcome these obstacles by offering a more egalitarian and open virtual environment for conducting business activities. However, there has been a lack of assessment tools specifically designed to measu...
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Maintaining quality of life through functional autonomy is crucial for supporting aging in place. While assistive technologies and architectural adaptations have received significant attention, there is limited knowledge on how older adults independently adapt domestic routines using everyday household products. Background/Objectives: This study ai...
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In this study, we use ethnographic methods, grounded theory, and an iterative analytical approach to explore participant experiences and strategies for engaging generative AI in support of both learning how to prototype educational technologies and learning to code. We examine how ChatGPT and Giuseppe (a scaffolded co-coding interface of our own de...
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Objective: This study seeks to explore the potential for enhanced collaboration, convergence, and integration among libraries, archives, and museums as institutions with shared societal objectives. Therefore, the research aims to identify the state of cooperation between libraries, Archives and museums in Iran Methodology: This study adopted an app...
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While adoption of competency‐based medical education for clinical training is well documented, it is less common in preclinical medical education. The gross anatomy laboratory is an opportune venue to implement competency assessment during preclinical training. This mixed‐methods study determined how first‐year medical student assessments of commun...
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Background This exploratory study investigates the emotional impact of palliative care provision among healthcare professionals in resource-limited settings, specifically in Kazakhstan. As a middle-income country with a growing burden of chronic diseases, the palliative care sector in Kazakhstan faces increasing challenges to address burnout. Meth...
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The integration of gamification into museum experiences has emerged as a promising approach for cultural heritage communication, yet tensions persist between maintaining professional content integrity and creating engaging visitor experiences. This study explores how to construct an effective museum gamification communication paradigm through embod...
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While inclusive and special school teachers should show facial expressions when teaching and interacting with learners with hearing impairments (LHI), using kinesthetics is also critical when teaching and interacting with learners with visual impairments (LVI). The study explored teachers' resilience in teaching LHI and LVI impairments, given the C...
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In today's world, with the increase in the occurrence of disruptions and risks in organizations, preventing their recurrence or dealing with them has become increasingly important. With the concept of business continuity management, which is an inseparable part of risk management, a solution can be identified and implemented to recover critical pro...
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Survivorship after critical illness is associated with significant disability, psychological issues, and cognitive dysfunction, collectively termed post-intensive care syndrome. To date, minimal research has been published exploring the survivorship journey, disability, and recovery, in Aotearoa New Zealand. A constructivist grounded theory methodo...
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The objective of this article is to interpret vocational guidance from the perspective of multiple intelligences. The research was conducted using a qualitative approach, employing the phenomenological hermeneutic method to capture the essence of the phenomenon, along with Grounded Theory. The sampling was theoretical. The research setting included...
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Accountability holds significant normative significance in supervising the conduct of accountable entities. This study conducted unstructured interviews with 21 relevant individuals from the dry farming and rain-fed water-saving project team in H City, county and township government departments, village cadres, and farmers. Combined with grounded t...
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Purpose Attendings and trainees are expected to use basic science knowledge (BSK) in clinical practice and learning. Evidence of how is scant, and more research situated in clinical learning environments (CLEs) is needed. Our study aimed to characterize use of BSK during patient care in a CLE and the actions, interactions, materials, and beliefs th...
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Grounded Theory (GT) has been widely used in different fields of social sciences since its inception. On the other hand, the interpretive structural modeling (ISM) method has been well embraced by researchers to develop the relationships betwe the relevant factors. So far, the two research approaches have been used separately, while by combining an...
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Zusammenfassung Der Beitrag fokussiert Teilhabe in Schule und Unterricht aus sonder- und inklusionspädagogischer Perspektive und setzt an der begrifflichen und empirischen Unbestimmtheit von (schulischer) Teilhabe an. Anhand zweier qualitativer Dissertationsstudien aus dem Feld der Schulforschung wird der Frage nachgegangen, wie sich Teilhabe im em...
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Local environmental policies have a significant impact on promoting regional green innovation. A thorough exploration of the relationship between the characteristics of environmental policy combinations and green innovation efficiency is crucial for achieving the “dual carbon” goals. This paper, based on grounded theory, constructs a dual-mode netw...
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The present study aimed to investigate the damages caused by the 2017 earthquake on children affected in Kermanshah province, utilizing the grounded theory method. Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews with 12 affected children from Sarpol-e Zahab and Salas-e Babajani counties using purposive sampling. In their interviews,...
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The availability of big data has significantly influenced the possibilities and methodological choices for conducting large-scale behavioural and social science research. In the context of qualitative data analysis, a major challenge is that conventional methods require intensive manual labour and are often impractical to apply to large datasets. O...
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Introduction This article presents an innovative educational practice to promote transversal competences in computer engineering university students, through Project Based Learning (PjBL), providing students with the benefit of experiential learning. Challenges of a social nature were chosen, which are related to demographic aging. Once the course...
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There is a growing emphasis on developing Quality Physical Education (QPE) programs. However, a research gap exists due to the lack of measurement instruments to assess QPE for students. This study aimed to develop an instrument to assess QPE implementation and its validity and reliability in China. This study comprised three phases. In Phase 1, a...
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Screening resumes efficiently and fairly is perhaps the biggest challenge in human resource acquisition. The study sought to analyze current challenges of human resource management practices, determine the current state of artificial intelligence in the recruitment process and to show the pros and cons of the use of artificial intelligence in human...
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Scientific publication has experienced an exponential increase, with publication rates nearly doubling in the last two decades. The field of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) has been no exception and has also witnessed this trend. This phenomenon has raised concerns about the quality and credibility of published research articles. Alth...
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Introduction: Engaging social actors dedicated to education has facilitated dialogue, emotional connection, action, and the accumulation of knowledge to create insights that address community needs and promote its development. This study aims to understand the relationship between education, culture, and community as described by teachers working i...
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In recent years, climate change and improper exploitation of the Bam Dej wetland have disrupted the ecological balance and increased the vulnerability of stakeholders. This has jeopardized the sustainability of the wetland. Therefore, the present study aims to analyze the social-ecological resilience of the stakeholders of the Bam dej wetland in th...
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This paper outlines a policy blueprint to reorient international economic institutions-specifically the World Bank, WTO, United Nations, and IMF-toward a Routine-Based Economic Framework (RBEA). It advances an advanced institutional theory grounded in cultural coherence, anonymity-aware equity, and routinized human development. The goal is to enabl...
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Cultivated meat (CM), derived from animal cells without traditional animal agriculture, offers potential to address vulnerabilities and reduce negative impacts of meat production. However, CM faces consumer skepticism, regulatory hurdles, and bans in some U.S. and European states. Key gaps in understanding include acceptance, sensory evaluation, an...
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This study explored how minoritized youth‐guided experiences as facilitators of science outreach activities in their community can become a powerful pathway to developing their science capital. The educational setting was the Gap‐Year Program run by Alrowad for Science and Technology. Alrowad is a grassroots non‐profit organization founded by Arab...
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Os Sítios Naturais Sagrados (SNS) são lugares que expressam os valores espirituais e a sacralidade da natureza. Este estudo de caso busca analisar o papel do stewardship na promoção do engajamento público contra a implantação de uma Estação Elevatória de Esgoto localizada no SNS da Lagoa do Abaeté (Salvador, Bahia – Brasil). Os dados foram obtidos...
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Background The updated version of the Regulation on Smoking Control in Public Places in Hangzhou commenced on 1 January 2019. Objective This study aims to summarise Hangzhou’s municipal-level law enforcement experience and to analyse facilitators and impediments to the implementation of the Regulation. Design Qualitative methods are used in this...
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Introduction: In order to improve equity amongst leadership roles for all genders, it is important for health professions educators to better understand the intersection of gender and leadership. This study aimed to understand how gender affects leaders in health sciences and their engagement in developing themselves further within their career by...
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This paper presents a novel proposal for a unified field theory based on the complex Hopf fibration S^1→S^9→CP^4 , a 9-dimensional spacetime field that elegantly unifies gravity, electromagnetism, and the strong and weak nuclear forces through topological field theory. The Standard Model gauge groups SU(3)_C×SU(2)_L×U(1)_Y are derived with gravity...
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Assessment is seen as a central basis for inclusive education and classroom accommodations. Current research shows that inclusive forms of assessment are of exceedingly highlighted importance, so that teachers can differentiate their lessons according to the students’ needs. However, how curricula in Germany respond to this aspect, is widely unknow...
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The study aimed to explore the core competencies of nurse managers and understand their leadership experiences, with the goal of developing a grounded theory model that reflects the key skills needed in today’s healthcare settings. A qualitative grounded theory approach was used, employing constant comparative analysis of data gathered through semi...
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Matching algorithms draw on user-provided information to propose "optimal" matches. However, user dissatisfaction highlights challenges for the algorithms in producing outcomes that align with user preferences. A central issue is understanding which user inputs best reflect user preferences to generate optimal matches. In swipe-based dating applica...
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Domestic academic psychology still lacks an integrative research that would summarize the repercussions of the Soviet experience for the self-perception and worldview of Ukrainians. There are works that consider its specific aspects: psychological consequences of Holodomor, the impact of the totalitarian regime and repressions of the development of...
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Another general lecture — this time not on quantum physics, but on general relativity (GRT). Starting from a simple metaphor — a bug crawling on a sphere — this essay walks the reader through the essential geometry of Einstein's theory: from metrics and geodesics to curvature tensors and the Einstein Field Equations. Clear, pedagogical, and critic...
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This study investigates the intricacies of interdisciplinary collaboration within the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), a field characterized by its epistemic and methodological diversity. We use constructive grounded theory to analyze the conversations of three experienced SoTL scholars from diverse disciplines, as they worked on a SoTL...
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Comprehensive analyses on incorporating the intersection of online education, humanizing teaching approaches, and digital tools remain scarce. To the best of the authors' knowledge, limited comprehensive studies integrate online pedagogy and digital tools to humanize teaching methods, enabling students to become engaged and personalized learners, w...
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Grounded theory was first described by Glaser and Strauss (1967, The discovery of grounded theory: Strategies for qualitative research . Aldine) as the “discovery of theory from data,” and describes a group of related methodologies that share key elements of study design and data analysis. Since its inception, grounded theory has evolved into sever...
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The attitudes and beliefs of health care workers (HCWs) influence the measures used to stop the spread of drug-resistant infections like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). One of the most important aspects of fostering a safe clinical setting for care is identifying obstacles and difficulties with suggested practices. The research...
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The text "Bujang Katak" is a narrative text originating from Bangka Belitung Province. The text contains moral values that need to be known by the community. This study aims to explore the moral values contained in the text. The approach used to explore social values in the text is critical discourse. Data taken from sentences in the text uploaded...
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Purpose—Daily deals (DDs) form part of the current hotel e-distribution landscape and revenue management tools, yet academia and practitioners lack an understanding of their proper use. This study explores DDs through a revenue management lens and outlines the key aspects for successful revenue optimisation through DDs. Methodology/Design/Approach...
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Commercialization and collaboration are the essence of the sustainability of applied research. These two critical success factors (CSFs) are instrumental in creating a conducive research culture that produces socially impactful innovations and contributes to the country's economic growth. This study explores the perceptions of 32 research leaders i...
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Globally, cities strive to attain sustainability goals by leveraging smart technologies. Accordingly, there have been consistent scholarly efforts to elucidate the connection between adopting smart technologies (smartness domain) and achieving sustainability goals (sustainability domain). However, very little attention has been paid to exploring th...
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Translation is process of transferring messages from the source language into the target language. The process of transferring message from the source language needs certain strategy. Shifts can be avoided occurring in translation to achieve equivalence between the source language and the target language. This research would like to explore the lev...
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The text "Legend of Fafinesu Hill" is a narrative text originating from the Province of East Nusa Tenggara. This text contains conditions of meaning that are still held by the local community. This study aims to explore the noble values conveyed in the text through complex clauses. The theory used to dissect the noble values of this text is the the...
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Since 2020, the Chinese government has promulgated a series of educational policies to promote high-quality development in education. To align with national and societal advancements, it is imperative to revise undergraduate music education degree program. This qualitative study investigates the factors affecting the development of undergraduate mu...
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A BSTRACT Background Biobehavioral surveys confirm that HIV prevalence is high or ‘concentrated’ among ‘key populations’ (KPs) who have unprotected sexual contacts with multiple partners or who engage in injecting drug use. These populations include female sex workers (FSW), men who have sex with men (MSM), hijra/transgender (TG), and people who i...
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Sinopsis : Buku ini merupakan buku pegangan yang lengkap yang memperkenalkan pendekatan kualitatif dalam penelitian manajemen, khususnya dari perspektif Islam. Disusun sebagai buku ajar, karya ini menyatukan landasan filosofis, nilai-nilai syariah, dan metode ilmiah dalam satu kerangka metodologis yang terstruktur dan relevan dengan konteks akademi...
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This study explores the multifaceted dynamics of student sentiment towards artificial intelligence (AI)‐based education by integrating sentiment analysis techniques with statistical methods, including Monte Carlo simulations and decision tree modelling, alongside qualitative grounded theory analysis. Data were collected from 540 university students...
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This study investigates how public institutions apply dynamic capabilities in disaster management to strengthen adaptability and resilience. The research focuses on institutions such as BNPB and BPBD, collecting data through in-depth interviews, field observations, and document analysis using a qualitative case study approach. Grounded theory eleme...
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Background To interrogate a framework of diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening adherence by conducting qualitative interviews with individuals with severe DR and those unengaged in eye care. Methods From March 2021 to February 2022, we recruited participants from an academic faculty practice, community referrals, and word of mouth. We conducted eight...
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly impacted the integration of technology into education and thus into teaching methods. This research explored the role of generative AI in enhancing the understanding of scientific concepts among primary school pupils. Qualitative research methodology was employed through semi-structured interviews with...
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This research explores the use of conversational maxims and verbal offers in traditional market interactions in Pasar Aceh, Banda Aceh, Indonesia, aiming to expand the understanding of communication strategies that enhance seller-customer interactions. Despite extensive studies on Grice's Cooperative Principle in various contexts, limited research...
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Background E-cigarettes may serve as a safer alternative to combustible cigarettes and may be more effective than currently available nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). Little is known about the perceptions of using e-cigarettes as part of a smoking treatment program. The objective of this study was to gain insight into patient-level factors to co...
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With the development of digital imaging technology and immersive media, spatial narratives in cyberpunk films have opened up new avenues for research on image-based storytelling and the construction of virtual space. This study applies grounded theory and utilizes MAXQDA 2022 to systematically analyze the key elements of spatial narratives in cyber...
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New quality productive forces have become a central driver of China's transition toward high-quality economic development. This study employs a grounded theory approach and integrates DeepSeek, a large language model, to construct an evaluation framework based on five dimensions: technological innovation, industrial restructuring, institutional coo...
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International discourses on counter-violent extremism (CVE) have been characterised by ‘liberal notions’ that view religion as problematic in addressing global peace and security. In the liberalisation of conflict, scholars have underestimated the potential of religion and interreligious actors as ‘viable agents to conflict transformation’ particul...
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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) views cultural diversity as a core driver of sustainable development. Traditional garden culture, as an essential component of Chinese culture, encompasses rich historical significance and unique aesthetic values. Integrating elements of traditional garden culture into mo...
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This study explored the experiences of Hispanic families accessing subsidized early care and education programs, and their access to other federal financial assistance programs, designed to increase family self-sufficiency and well-being. Federal programs include subsidized early care and education, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),...
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This study examines the potential of game-based learning to address the growing challenges contemporary youth face in navigating misinformation and critically engaging with digital media. Drawing on existing research and data collected from a benchmarking analysis of 21 tabletop games and in-depth interviews with 29 experts, the article highlights...
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In today’s urban environment, disasters are not isolated events but part of continuous, complex processes that threaten both sustainable urban development and effective emergency management. Traditional emergency management practices are hindered by departmental silos and fragmented information exchanges, which often lead to conflicting interests,...
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Students must use an academic writing style in order to convey research in an effective manner. There is a strong focus on inquiry-based learning including project-based learning (PBL) which encourages students to develop workable solutions to real-world problems as we transition from the current curriculum to the Philippines’ Matatag Curriculum or...
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Background Unsheltered older adults experiencing homelessness constitute the fastest-growing segment of the US unhoused population. Research shows that older unsheltered adults have more chronic health conditions and experience accelerated aging. Little is known about the unique considerations in providing care and support for this population. Obj...
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This study investigates how academic libraries, librarians, and faculty support the educational experiences and social integration of immigrant-origin students (N2-students) through the Academic Language Café (ASK) program at the University of South-Eastern Norway. Using a conceptual lens rooted in information grounds theory, the research employed...
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With the rapid economic development in China, there has been an increasing emergence of new urban communities. However, these communities commonly exhibit a pattern of residents' indifference to community affairs, low sense of belonging and identity, and insufficient interpersonal communication, where neighborhoods are merely perceived as residenti...
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Background Community births (those in homes or freestanding birth centers) are increasing in the US, although they still represent a small percentage of total births. Research shows that community births can offer positive outcomes for low‐risk individuals, such as fewer interventions and greater satisfaction. However, when perinatal complications...
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Background Type 2 diabetes is a growing non-communicable disease burden across the Eastern Mediterranean region, particularly in Kuwait. The methods that patients adopt to manage the condition following diagnosis is poorly understood. This study aimed to explore these methods using a qualitative approach, and develop a conceptual framework characte...
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The number of Chinese tourists visiting Malaysia has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, raising concerns that recent negative news stories widely circulated on Chinese social media may be a contributing factor. Due to the limited number of reviews, sentiment analysis struggles to determine whether negative news significantly affects tourists’ emo...
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This essay addresses how the interconnection between humans, food, and the natural environment have interacted throughout time to shape a gastronomic culture in the Baja California Peninsula. The intrinsic relationship between local cuisine and biodiversity is evident in this region, where relative geographic isolation has allowed contemporary food...
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Gynae-oncologic cancer affects the female reproduction system. When cancer treatment can no longer offer a cure, palliative care becomes the focus. This study aimed to understand how music therapy is valuable for women undergoing inpatient gynae-oncologic palliative care in a Singapore hospital since current evidence demonstrated limited knowledge...
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Purpose Exporters are increasingly using business-to-business (B2B) cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) through third-party platforms as a foreign market entry mode. B2B CBEC platforms resemble online trade shows and aim to facilitate the establishment of relationships between sellers and foreign buyers (e.g. distributors, importers and original equipme...
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Social media education encompasses the study and application of social media platforms and technologies. It also examines their broader societal impact. Social media pedagogy refers specifically to the teaching methods and instructional strategies used to deliver social media education. As an emerging discipline area within the Higher Education sec...
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Purpose Smart healthcare services in hospitals play a critical role in enhancing efficiency and quality. However, older adults often face varying degrees of challenges in accessing, adapting to, and using these technologies because of the effects of the Silver Digital Divide, including factors such as physical functioning, smart device access, and...