Critical Thinking in Distance Education: The Challenges in a Decade (2016–2025) and the Role of Artificial Intelligence by Evangelia Manousou

“…In Phase B, this research specifically examines AI’s potential role in supporting critical thinking and the pedagogical adaptations required by tutors. Nine key themes were identified. One of the most pressing concerns raised was that educators are perceived as largely ineffective in fostering critical thinking through online teaching. …”
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Youth Employment Mobility - experiencing (un)certainties in Europe by Jan Skrobanek, Tuba Ardic, Irina Pavlova

“…However, this positive framing of youth mobility also meets key concerns like 'arrested adulthood', 'precarization, prolongation and fragmentation of transitions', increasing risks of 'uncertainty' and 'unpredictability'. …”
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Insights from the Incheon Airport Case in South Korea: balancing public safety and individual rights with global scalability analysis by Haesung Lee, Eunsoo Kim, Do Hyun Park

“…While FRT enhances law enforcement capabilities in crime prevention and security, it also raises significant concerns regarding privacy invasion and potential misuse. …”
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An Integrated Event-Driven Real-Time Tactical–Operational Optimization Framework for Smart Port Operations Planning by Danilo Abril, Carlos D. Paternina-Arboleda, Jesus Velasquez-Bermudez

“…The ongoing issues in global supply chain disruptions have raised many concerns of port productivity, among which port congestion is a key issue. …”
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Nature’s unseen creations: the philosophical dialog between weathering and visual representation by Hanan Muneer Al Sheikh

“…Ultimately, the study contributes to the philosophy of photography, revealing how visual representation engages with existential and temporal concerns, inviting viewers to confront the interplay between time, beauty and the creative force of weathering.…”
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Biomineralization of dental tissues with natural drugs: a comprehensive review by Yuguang Liu, Ziqi Wu

“…Through comprehensive analysis of peer-reviewed literature (2000–2024) identified via PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus using keywords including 'natural drugs,' 'biomineralization,' and 'dental restoration,' we evaluate three key aspects: (1) the limitations of current restorative materials (composite resins, adhesives); (2) the mechanisms of natural compounds (collagen protection, mineral deposition, demineralization inhibition); and (3) clinical translation challenges. …”
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The Evolution and Impact of Furniture Design in Contemporary Society by Burcin Saltik

“…This evolution highlights the intersection of aesthetics, utility, and ethics in modern design. By examining key trends and innovations, this study explores how contemporary furniture design responds to the needs of a dynamic society and contributes to shaping the future of living environments.…”
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Principle of intravenous fluid therapy in the neurocritically ill patients by Sang-Bae Ko

“…This review summarizes the key findings of recent clinical trials comparing the efficacy and safety profiles of crystalloids and colloids in ICU settings with a specific focus on neurocritical care populations.…”
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COVID-19 Test Us: A Case for Embedding Ethics and Regulatory Expertise by Holly A. Taylor, Janet F. Hale, Michael Centola, Allison Blodgett

“…A key aspect of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) Tech program was an active Clinical Studies Core including Committees with unique expertise to facilitate the development and implementation of studies to test novel diagnostic devices for Covid-19. …”
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The differential for chest pain: when the most common cause is not the answer-a case of de novo esophageal bezoar by Kevin Climaco, Daniel Roubik, Robert Gorrell

“…It also goes through initial resuscitation, key concerns, “can’t miss diagnoses”, and finally discusses the feared end state of an esophageal perforation.…”
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Recent Developments (2020–23) on the Use of LC in the Determination of Food Contaminants by A. P. Louppis, M. G. Kontominas

“…Food quality and safety are critical public health concerns, with approximately 600 million people worldwide being affected by foodborne diseases each year due to contamination. …”
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FinnSight 2015 – A Foresight Exercise for the Shaping of National Strategies by Ville Brummer, Totti Konnola, Ahti Salo

“…The authors analyze the policy context, management structures, methodological execution and key results of FinnSight. They also report some of the subsequent policy developments, and examine FinnSight in view of four axes of balance that are arguably helpful in the planning of foresight exercises. …”
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Optimal Timing for Expanding Diagnostic Laboratories, South Korea by Jae-Sun Park, Gab Jung Kim, Sang Won Lee

“…South Korea rapidly secured large-scale testing during the early stages of COVID-19 in 2020 by leveraging the country’s experience with the 2015 Middle East respiratory syndrome outbreak; the initial response was relatively successful. A key difference between the 2 outbreak responses was the expansion from public to private testing laboratories during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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The Impact of GPT Models on Education: Enhancing Learning Outcomes and Addressing Challenges by Yang Nuoya

“…It also critically examines potential issues, including data privacy concerns and the need for teachers to adapt to these new technologies. …”
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THE DELICATE DANCE: DILEMMAS OF THE IGBO APPRENTICESHIP MODEL IN NIGERIA by SAMUEL ALEGWU OMANCHI, MARY OMATEI OMALE

“…This paper explores the key dilemmas of the model, including the tension between modernization and traditional values, limited social and economic mobility, gender and inclusion issues, and concerns about sustainability and relevance. …”
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The politicisation of the climate emergency: the case of the 2019 United Kingdom general election by Alma-Pierre BONNET

“…The reality is actually more complex and other issues came into play in the run-up to 12 December ballot, in particular the question of environmental emergency. Several key elements can be used to explain why the environment topped the voters’ main concerns, slightly behind Brexit and health, but on a par with crime and the economy: recent natural catastrophes such as the summer heatwaves or the floods in the North of the country and the growing climate awareness among younger citizens. …”
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Konstytucjonalizm Burkina Faso w warunkach destabilizacji systemu politycznego po ustąpieniu prezydenta Blaise’a Compaorégo by Łukasz Jakubiak

“…The author draws attention to the dynamics of constitutional transformations that occurred as a result of the deteriorating internal situation. The key factor influencing institutional changes was the introduction and consolidation of the transitional regime, which occurred as a result of two coups in 2022. …”
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MARKETING AND INNOVATION IN THE ROMANIAN WINE MARKET by Maria Magdalena TUREK RAHOVEANU, Adrian TUREK RAHOVEANU

“…This research delves into land use for grape production, a key element in Romania's wine processing industry. …”
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AI Systems and Criminal Liability<subtitle>A Call for Action</subtitle> by Athina Sachoulidou

“…This article provides an overview of the key points raised as part of this scholarly discourse and presents two primary approaches to criminal liability in the age of AI, namely the use of the ʻpermissible risk’ doctrine and the solution of introducing new endangerment offences, exploring their merits and pitfalls.…”
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Responsible genomes: How can we foster responsible innovation in synthetic genomics? by Paolo Corsico, Philip Shapira

“…This paper revisits the question: what does responsibility entail in the field of synthetic genomics? We build on key tenets emerging from the work of bioethicists and scholars of innovation and RRI, examine how biosafety and biosecurity concerns have influenced debate about the responsible conduct of synthetic genomics, and engage with the conceptual structure of an RRI framework formed around dimensions of anticipation, reflection, engagement and action (AREA). …”
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