Sexual abuse of children as a form of power abuse and abuse of the body by M. Reynaert

“…We may not ignore the theme of the body when we speak about sexual abuse as a form of power abuse. The article also explores whether the body is a theme in recent (theological and popular) literature on sexual abuse. …”
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A Primer on Exporting to Uruguay by Christina D. Storz, Timothy G. Taylor, Gary F. Fairchild

“…It is hoped that the information contained in this report provides a useful starting point for individuals interested in exploring export or investment opportunities in Uruguay. …”
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Convergence of numerical solution of stochastic differential equation for the self-thinning process by Petras Rupšys

“…The convergence of this model is explored too. …”
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Mapping the global election landscape on social media in 2024. by Giulio Pecile, Niccolò Di Marco, Matteo Cinelli, Walter Quattrociocchi

“…Using Principal Component Analysis, we explore how these topics are related and distinguish trends in audience interaction. …”
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Changes of Narrative: Osvald Sirén’s Photographic Modeling of Modern Research on Chinese Garden by Jiuwen GU, Yuanfeng SHI, Shan JIA

“…In addition, the research also explores the interaction between photography’s technical characteristics and gardens’ spatial characteristics.MethodsThis research adopts the case study of Osvald Sirén’s photographic images of Chinese gardens. …”
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Together towards new life for missiology? Mission and missiology in the light of the World Council of Churches 2013 policy statement by C. J. P. Niemandt

“…This is the first new mission affirmation by the WCC in 30 years,  and presents a compelling new vision of Christian mission, namely its rootedness in God and its present role in the strengthening/consolidation/reinforcement of the reign of God. This research explores the relevance of the aforementioned policy document for mission and Missiology in terms of three themes: “Where do we come from?”…”
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Christ’s redemption and giwu: Cultural contextualisation in Pamona, Indonesia by Pieter G.O. Sunkudon, Daud Daud, Juanda Juanda, Yewin Tjandra, Selmita Paranoan

“…With a faithful and global contextualisation approach, the article explores ways to translate and apply the gospel message in the local cultural context, without compromising theological integrity. …”
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Financial coaching effectiveness in a low-income community: a qualitative analysis by Anna C. Silva, Allison E. Seitchik, Jane D. Parent

“…This paper summarizes qualitative data from a field experiment exploring a coaching intervention in a low-income, minority community. …”
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Severe Groin Pain Following Transobturator Tape Procedure Necessitating Partial Removal of the Tape by Gökçe Anık İlhan, Orhan Ünal

“…Groin pain after transobturator tape (TOT) procedure can occur; however, severe groin pain and difficulty in ambulating requring exploration of the obturator compartment and surgical excision of the tape is uncommon. …”
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IMPERATIVES OF NIGERIA’S FOREIGN POLICY UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU by SAMUEL NAANSUAN DAWAM, SOLOMON JANG ARIN

“… This paper explores the critical elements of Nigeria’s foreign policy under the current leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. …”
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“In Heavy Chains”: The Treatment of Prisoners of War in the Teutonic Order in Prussia, the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in the First Half of the Fifteenth Cen... by Antanas Petrilionis

“…Moreover, the article explores the various factors that influenced the behavior of both captors and captives, and distinguishes between the appropriate and inappropriate treatment of prisoners based on the established norms of medieval times. …”
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MISSIONARY STRATEGIES AND INDIGENOUS RESPONSE: THE INTRODUCTION OF CHRISTIANITY TO THE BISENI CLAN by JOHN OLUWABUKUNMI OLUWAJANA, OLAITAN OYEDELA, OLAOBA

“…Drawing on historical accounts, oral traditions, and scholarly literature, the study explores how the missionaries' evangelization efforts intersected with pre-existing cultural and religious practices within the Biseni community. …”
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Dziecięce rozumienie cyberprzestrzeni i zagrożeń z nią związanych by Janina Uszyńska-Jarmoc, Adam Naruszewicz

“…The focus study concentrated on the research of 1) children’s perception of the essential features of cyberspace, 2) children’s understanding of its content and structure, i.e. its specific architecture, or “furnishing”, and tools utilized by it, 3) children’s perception of the determinants of their cognitive and social functioning in cyberspace, 4) children’s degree of awareness of the areas of risks and potential threats resulting from exploration of cyberspace. Qualitative research (focus interview) was carried out in five groups of three-year elementary school students (N = 15) from the urban environment. …”
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Harnessing amino acid pathways to influence myeloid cell function in tumor immunity by Jiongli Pan, Yi Lin, Xinyuan Liu, Xiaozhen Zhang, Tingbo Liang, Xueli Bai

“…This review delves into the mechanisms by which specific amino acids—glutamine, serine, arginine, and tryptophan—regulate myeloid cell function and polarization. Furthermore, we explore the therapeutic potential of targeting amino acid metabolism to enhance anti-tumor immunity, offering insights into novel strategies for cancer treatment.…”
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Effective Participation in the International Monitoring of the UNCRPD? The Experience of the Disability Movement from Three Case Studies in Europe by Hanxu Liu

“…This article seeks to clarify the normative framework for the participation of organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) derived from Articles 4(3) and 33 of the UNCRPD, and to explore how OPDs have participated in the UNCRPD State reporting process in three case studies: Denmark, Hungary and France. …”
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Pavel Aleksadrovic Florenskij's method of discerning spiritual truth by C. Camilleri

“… This article explores Pavel Florenskij’s dialectical method as the preferred way to discern spiritual truth. …”
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Low-temperature pulsed-light assembly of nanoparticle silver ink by Atef Abu-Ageel, Virginia Ayres, Abigail Vanderberg, John Albrecht

“…The impact of dense, uniform, and aligned grains on the observed conductivities is explored.…”
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More Than Hospitality: A Reflection on The Parish Ministry of Welcoming and Hospitality by Pierre-Alain Giffard

“…This article explores the vital role and practice of hospitality and welcoming in parish ministry within a missionary setting. …”
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Differences in pronotum shape in Phlaeothripinae thrips (Thysanoptera) of quarantine importance by Allan H. Smith-Pardo

“… A geometric morphometrics (GMM) approach was applied to explore if pronotum shape can be used for genus-level identification in adult Phlaeothripinae. …”
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Negotiating Identity: A Pilot Study on Cultural Identity, Belonging, and College Student Retention by Terron Phillips

“…Using the CRI, the researcher explored relationships between students’ self-reported cultural identities, structurally/culturally inflexible collegiate environments, and belonging. …”
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