Learning with place: exploring nature connection practices on the Earth Kids programme by Emma Brindal

“…This study investigates nature connection practices in a nonformal place-responsive programme for primary school-aged children in Brisbane, Australia. …”
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Diasporic Cosmopolitanism and Digital (Dis)Connectivity Among Turkish Women in Rome by Claudia Minchilli

“…This study advances the field of disconnection studies by examining how digital (dis)connective practices intersect with diasporic identity construction and the articulation of belonging, focusing on the experiences of Turkish migrant women in Rome. …”
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Masques de Chine, visages du nuo : du patrimoine à l’art premier by Sylvie Beaud

“…Resorting to an archaic term, Chinese masks their and connected practices were united under the term “nuo”, exorcism. …”
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Amanah and umma: Eco-Islam and epistemological diversity in environmental communication by Maryam Alhinai, Ailesha Ringer

“…This paper is a call to research, teach, and collaborate from epistemically diverse, spiritually grounded, and cosmically connected practices. It is an offering from two scholar-friends who demonstrate that amanah (divine trust) and umma (cosmological community) offer another way of knowing and being with the Earth than neoliberal paradigms. …”
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Determining the moment-rotation curve for top and seat angle and stiffened welded-seat connections using Chisala’s model by Nader Fanaie, Mehdi Fazli, Mohammad Amin Moghaddasi

“…This research aims to investigate the analytical procedure of constructing the moment-rotation curve for top and seat angle, and stiffened welded-seat connections using Chisala’s model. As these connections practically exhibit a semi-rigid flexural performance, the moment-rotation curve appears to provide useful information and helpful vision on their performance for design engineers. …”
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Relational research to elevate cultural dimensions of marine organisms in Hawaiʻi by Kirsten M Leong, Kalani Quiocho, Arielle Blacklow, Sheldon Rosa, Danika Kleiber, Kawika B Winter, Keahiahi S Long, Noelani Puniwai, Melissa R Poe

“…Focusing on cultural connections, practices, and heritage not only broadens understanding of the marine environment as a part of a larger social-ecological system, but also enhances the types of science and knowledge considered in natural resource management.…”
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Construction of symbiosis corridors for heritage resources and optimization of conservation strategies in the basin: A case study of the Yellow River basin in Shandong, China by Ying Yu, Bin Yu, Xinwen Zhang, Lin Ma, Caijun Zhao, Yanyan Jia, Shujun Hou, Xin Han, Kun Li, Xinchuang Chen, Chuanrong Li, Bing Liu

“…The study innovatively incorporates ACH as a symbiotic source, refines the source area extraction methodology, contributes to the achievement of the SDGs, and promotes public understanding of the joint “Connecting Practice” project. It also provides new methods and perspectives for the integrated conservation of heritage resources in the developing countries.…”
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The influence of social support and empowerment on physical exercise behavior in university students: A self-determination theory perspective by Jianglin Huang, Qiaoqiao Lv, Xiaojin Zeng

“…Theoretical integration demonstrated that social capital enhances empowerment and intrinsic motivation through interpersonal connections. Practical implications suggest multi-level interventions targeting peer-supported communities (Cohen's d = 0.72), empowerment curricula with autonomy-supportive feedback (d = 0.65), and relationship counseling (d = 0.68) could achieve comparable outcomes to established exercise programs. …”
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Gaawaadhi Gadudha: understanding how cultural camps impact health, well-being and resilience among Aboriginal adults in New South Wales, Australia—a collaborative study protocol by Stephanie M Topp, Anthony B Zwi, Aryati Yashadhana, Ted Fields, Jonathan Kingsley, Evelyne de Leeuw, Brooke Brady, Michelle O'Leary, Miri Raven, Nina Serova, Warren Foster, Wendy Jopson, Brett Biles

“…Our study challenges deficit approaches to health inequities by seeking to examine how cultural connection, practice and resilience among Aboriginal peoples through participation in ‘cultural camps’ held on sites of cultural significance promotes health and well-being.Methods and analysis The study will be undertaken in close collaboration and under the governance of traditional cultural knowledge holders from Yuwaalaraay, Gamilaraay and Yuin nation groups in New South Wales, Australia. …”
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Women’s experiences and expectations after disclosure of intimate partner abuse to a healthcare provider: A qualitative meta-synthesis by Claudia Garcia-Moreno, Gene Feder, Leesa Hooker, Kelsey Hegarty, Jane Koziol-Mclain, Meghan A Bohren, Laura Tarzia, Jacqui Cameron, Lorna O'Doherty, Renee Fiolet, Molly Wellington, Rhian Parker

“…If these key expectations were absent from care, it resulted in a range of negative emotional impacts for women.Conclusions Our findings strongly align with the principles of woman-centred care, indicating that women value emotional connection, practical support through action and advocacy and an approach that recognises their autonomy and is tailored to their individual needs. …”
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Qualitative analysis of negative and positive COVID-19 experiences of frontline client educators in a Canadian maritime province by Devesh Oberoi, Deborah McLeod, Sandra Saraydarian, Janine Giese-Davis

“…Positive experiences included slowing down and stepping back, shifting priorities, improved wellbeing, intentional connections, practical benefits, and growth and resiliency. …”
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