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2026-05-22Article
Transforming research with quantum computing
(KeAi Communications Co., Ltd., 2026-12-13)Quantum computing is a novel method of computation that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to handle highly challenging situations in a very short amount of time. Quantum technology has the ability to significantly ... -
2026-05-22Article
Can Artificial Intelligence Technology Help Achieving Good Governance: A Public Policy Evaluation Method Based on Artificial Neural Network
(SAGE Publishing, 2025-12-13)Addressing the challenge of accurately evaluating public policy performance in response to citizens’ diverse needs remains a significant issue in governance. Traditional methods of public policy evaluation often lack ... -
2026-05-22Article
Teaching Creative Thinking in the ELT Context: Beliefs and Practices
(SAGE Publishing, 2025-12-13)This study investigates English teachers’ beliefs and classroom practices regarding the teaching of creative thinking (CT) and explores the factors that hinder these practices. A mixed methods approach is adopted, drawing ... -
2026-05-22Article
Free recall is shaped by inference and scaffolded by event structure
(Nature Portfolio, 2025-12-13)Abstract Though everyday life is continuous, people understand and remember experiences as discrete events separated by boundaries. Event boundaries influence the temporal structure of memory, and have been proposed to ... -
2026-05-22Article
Politically-targeted intergroup interventions promote social equality and engagement
(Nature Portfolio, 2025-12-13)Abstract In the field of intergroup conflict reconciliation, the relationship between psychological interventions and diverse political ideologies is often overlooked. The current work presents methodological principles ... -
2026-05-22Article
Development and Test of a Summer Family Involvement Questionnaire
(MDPI AG, 2025-12-13)This study reports the development and initial test of the first measure of summer family involvement—the Summer Family Involvement Questionnaire. Items for the questionnaire were developed to reflect each of Epstein’s six ... -
2026-05-22Article
The Contested Terrain of Sport: Sociological, Political and Policy Perspectives
(MDPI AG, 2025-12-13)Sport, by its very nature, is a “contest” involving physical competition within rules-based structures and organisations [...] -
2026-05-22Article
Humanitarian Support for Displaced Populations: A Comparative Study of Counties of Rubkona, South Sudan, and Turkana, Kenya
(Utafiti Foundation, 2025-12-13)Humanitarian support is anchored on the philosophy of saving lives and alleviating human suffering. However, targeted efforts towards sustainable livelihoods of the assisted communities remain a missed target. Priority has ... -
2026-05-22Article
Members’ Perception of Service Quality Provision among Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Societies in Rural Kaliua District, Tanzania
(SAGE Publishing, 2025-12-13)Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Societies (AMCOS) serve both business and association roles. While the association role emphasizes collective action, the business role focuses on generating surplus and maximizing member ... -
2026-05-22Article
Sustainable Strategies and Factors Influencing IoT Adoption Frameworks in Library Management in Educational Institutions: A Systematic Literature Review [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
(F1000 Research Ltd, 2025-12-13)The study offers a systematic literature review on the factors influencing IoT adoption in library management while maintaining a sustainable strategy focused on educational institutions to gain insights and identify ... -
2026-05-22Article
The Lexicographic Treatment of Xitsonga Kinship Terminologies in Selected Bilingual Dictionaries
(Research and Postgraduate Support Directorate, 2025-12-13)Kinship terminologies, which vary across cultures and languages, present challenges for lexicographers in creating bilingual dictionaries. Effective bilingual dictionaries must accurately and comprehensively reflect kinship ... -
2026-05-22Article
DIGITALISATION OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AS A FACTOR OF ENHANCING THE ECONOMIC RESILIENCE OF ENTERPRISES UNDER WARTIME CONDITIONS: ADAPTATION OF EUROPEAN PRACTICES
(Izdevnieciba “Baltija Publishing”, 2025-12-13)The purpose of the paper is to explore the transformation of human resource management (HRM) practices in the context of digitalisation, with a specific focus on European enterprises and the potential adaptation of these ... -
2026-05-22Article
Folktale Animations with Sign Language as Cultural Literacy Materials for Deaf People
(Brawijaya University, 2025-12-13)The absence of culturally relevant and accessible literacy materials for the deaf community is a pressing concern that has persisted due to the failure of existing materials to adequately address the unique needs of this ... -
2026-05-22Article
Fostering Neighbourhood Social–Ecological Resilience Through Land Readjustment in Rapidly Urbanising Cities in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of Nunga in Kigali, Rwanda
(MDPI AG, 2025-12-13)Rapid urbanisation in Sub-Saharan Africa demands innovative land management strategies that promote sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban development. This study investigates the potential of land readjustment (LR) ... -
2026-05-22Article
Nature-Based Urbanism for Enhancing Senior Citizens’ Outdoor Thermal Comfort in High-Density Mediterranean Cities: ENVI-met Findings
(MDPI AG, 2025-12-13)As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of urban heatwaves, elderly populations are becoming increasingly vulnerable to outdoor thermal stress, particularly in dense Mediterranean cities. This study addresses ... -
2026-05-22Article
The Challenges of Firefighters’ Interventions in Old Urban Centres: A Case Study
(MDPI AG, 2025-12-13)In many European cities, old urban centres, particularly historical centres, reveal significant limitations to the intervention of civil protection agents—namely, firefighters—in terms of their mobility and action in ... -
2026-05-22Article
Gender Stereotypes and Their Impact on Social Sustainability: A Contemporary View of Spain
(MDPI AG, 2025-12-13)Gender roles are sociocultural constructs that shape the behaviors, attitudes, and values associated with men and women that influence social structures, equity, and sustainability. While these constructs reflect societal ... -
2026-05-22Article
Out of Reach: Social Connections and Their Role in Influencing Engagement Between Forcibly Displaced People and Police Scotland
(MDPI AG, 2025-12-13)Forcibly displaced people in Scotland face multiple barriers in accessing health, social care, and policing services. This paper explores how social connections shape engagement with these services, particularly the role ... -
2026-05-22Article
Portuguese Teachers’ Perceptions of Girl-Friendly Strategies in Physics Education: What Are the Challenges?
(MDPI AG, 2025-12-13)(1) Background: The under-representation of women in STEM fields, particularly in areas such as physics and computing, is far from being resolved. This gender gap has complex causes. This research was carried out to ... -
2026-05-22Article
Regulating Phone Contact and Digital Communication Between Children in Public Care and Their Parents
(MDPI AG, 2025-12-13)This study examines how the Norwegian Child Welfare Tribunal justifies regulating telephone and digital communication between children in public care and their parents. The regulation of such contact represents a distinct ...