THE USE OF GAMIFICATION IN THE PREVENTION OF DYSLEXIA OF CHILDREN IN PRESCHOOL AGE by Hanna Mytsyk, Alona Babichenko

“…The factor that causes dyslexia has been identified, emphasizing the need to promptly identify children at risk and intervene, in order to avoid negative psychosocial consequences during their education. …”
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Vitamin D as a predictor of negative outcomes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients: An observational study by Volodymyr Bogomaz, Sofiia Shatylo

“…Outcomes such as death and the need for respiratory support were recorded. # Results A total of 70 patients were included. …”
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Analyses of house-owners’ awareness and compliance with urban greenery regulations in Madina, Ghana by Seth Akagla, Yaw Agyeman Boafo

“…Abstract The transformation of natural landscapes due to ongoing urbanization highlights the critical need for the presence and integration of vegetation within urban environments. …”
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A qualitative study of motivations for non-suicidal self-injury in a sample of psychiatric outpatients in Singapore by Shazana Shahwan, Yunjue Zhang, Rajeswari Sambasivam, Say How Ong, Siow Ann Chong, Mythily Subramaniam

“…Introduction: The popular notion that the need for attention drives non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) serves to stigmatise rather than understand this warning sign of underlying psychological/psychiatric disorder. …”
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Nanomaterials: Promising Tools for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Myocardial Infarction by Ge Y, Wu L, Mei S, Wu J

“…Specifically, we discuss the need for rigorous safety assessments, long-term efficacy studies, and the development of robust strategies for translating laboratory findings into clinical practice. …”
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Exploring the intricate relationship between public debts and economic development in Nigeria by Christian Ugwueze Amu, Success Ikechi Kanu, Hilary Chinedu Akuwudike, Kingsley Ikechukwu Okere

“…There is also the need for a strong support for fiscal operations. …”
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Pediatric Patient with Omental Cyst: A Rare Case (CT scan is not Enough to Differentiate from Other Abdominal Cysts) by Donny Aditia, Andi Dwihantoro

“…Precise identification of stomach cysts is necessary. Also, doctors need to read the CT scan image more carefully. Conclusion. …”
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PREVENTING VIOLENCE CRIMES (KIDNAPPING, ARMED ROBBERY, BRIGANDAGE OR COMMUNITY MASSACRE) WITH DRONES: AN EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE TO VEHICULAR PATROLS IN NIGERIA by BABALOLA SUNDAY EMMANUEL

“…Therefore, this study tends to create illumination of the need to safeguard our society with modern technological devices like drones against criminals, because drone usage has been identified as the most effective intelligence gathering and security monitoring. …”
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REVISIT OF BAKASI PENISULA NIGERIA CAMEROUN RESOURCE CONFLICT by ODE AGI OKO, AWUDU SHEKARAU MASA-IBI

“…The study is concluded by recommending among others, that there is the need for inclusiveness of stakeholders in the border dispute resolutions befores the intervention of the international community following the judgment of ICJ as the terms of the Green Tree Agreement, and the need for the setting up of a joint commission for exploration of hydrocarbon in the cross-border areas, be carefully managed to douse the violent, and which will also create a platform for win win solution from both countries. …”
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Covid-19 Pandemic and Students Performance in Selected Secondary Schools in Rukungiri District. by Ainemigisha, Prossy

“…The researcher recommended initiatives to bridge the digital divide by ensuring equitable access to technology for all students, including providing devices and reliable internet connectivity to those in need.…”
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Influence of Motivational Practices on Teachers’ Performance in Secondary Schools Kamwenge District. by Prudence, Hanga

“…Regular attendance of class lessons by teachers was rated at 83.3%, and performance of teachers being good and encouraging at 77%.The study found moderate motivational practices, moderate level of teachers’ performance, weak relationship between motivational practices and the level of teachers’ performance in secondary schools in Kamwenge District. There is need for government and private sector to raise pay for the teachers; there is need for stakeholders in education to focus on increasing the employees’ motivation in factors such as the work itself, benefit programs, rewards, work conditions and prizes; promotions; allowances; staff training; school administrators should motivate employees to be more helpful, friendly and considerate to their co-workers and supervisors because this would increase the employees’ motivational level and enhance performance.…”
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Role of In-service Teacher Training as a Tool for the Student’s Performance in Selected Public Secondary Schools in Kisoro District by Ponsiano, Mugarura, Fredrick, Ssempala, Sarah, Nachuha

“…If schoolteachers do not have the tools they need to teach students effectively; their students will not get quality education. …”
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The AFFIRM Framework for gender-affirming care: qualitative findings from the Transgender and Gender Diverse Health Equity Study by Meg Quint, Schuyler Bailar, Alexis Miranda, Shalender Bhasin, Devin O’Brien-Coon, Sari L. Reisner

“…Themes about gender-affirming care coalesced into the acronym AFFIRM: (1) Affirms in individual interactions: Participants called for affirmation of TGD identity, lived expertise, and competent TGD providers and staff. (2) Flexible and accessible: Participants expressed the need for gender-affirming care to be available beyond urban population-specific clinics, in a timely fashion without long wait lists, and in a community-centered manner such as offering non-traditional times and settings. (3) Fights systemic oppression: Participants emphasized the need for providers and health systems to eliminate gatekeeping practices for gender-affirming care and create care models that resist intersecting oppressive systems such as racism and cisgenderism. (4) Interacts with community: Patients desired intentional interaction with TGD community to holistically address health and unmet gender affirmation needs. (5) Retains patients in care: Patients shared the need to collaboratively identify and problem-solve obstacles to gender-affirming care with providers and healthcare systems to optimize TGD-specific retention strategies. (6) Multidisciplinary: Patients called for interdisciplinary teams with co-located services such as primary care and mental healthcare with letter-writing for surgical care, and incorporation of peer navigators to meet the broader social, health, and well-being needs of TGD people. …”
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The Role of School Management Committee and Pupils' Performance in Government Primary Schools in RuhiJa Town Council Rubanda District. by Niwagaba, Alex

“…The recommendations included; the school management committee through meetings with members of teaching staff and their head teachers should advise them properly and allow them to execute their duties as expected in order to alleviate levels of understanding to children that lead to excellent academic performance; more research should be carried out to allow the school management committees not to dwell on advising head teachers only on matters of children's performance by suggesting strategies but also the entire stakeholders whose effort can promote academic performance of children in primary schools; need to formulate academic committees advised by the members of school management committee on how to perform through motivational element aiming at doing well academically to promote the names of the school; it is imperative that the schools get in touch with the members of the school management committees who have some formal education to quickly understand the value of education and how plans for developments of certain sectors in school especially academic performance could be made; need to foster supervision that involves cooperation towards pupils 'performance by all stakeholders; appointing an active team that can do supervision to let children advance academically is healthy.…”
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Facts About Fluoride by Anne Kendall

“… FCS8798, a 2-page fact sheet by Anne Kendall, discusses the reasons we need fluoride, how to get enough fluoride, and consequences of excess fluoride. …”
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Layperson knowledge of heart attacks in the state of Georgia, USA by Shiva Sajja, Thor Stead, Rohan Mangal, Latha Ganti

“…Results depict that Georgia residents have only a basic understanding of heart attack symptoms suggesting the need for medical professionals to spend more time educating their patients on their health in simple terms so that the patients can be knowledgeable on their personal health.…”
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Scientific Nomenclature: What's in a Name? by Jorge Rey

“… ENY-731, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Jorge Rey, explores the practice of using scientific names for plants and animals. He discusses why we need scientific names, the history of scientific nomenclature, "grammar" and what the different parts of a scientific name mean. …”
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Healthy Living: Taking Care from Head to Toe by Jennifer Hillan

“… FCS8821, a 2-page fact sheet by Jennifer Hillan, reminds patients with diabetes about the special precautions they need to take to protect their skin, eyes, teeth, gums, and feet and gives tips for keeping these parts of the body healthy. …”
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The Global Increase in Counterfeit Pesticides by Frederick M. Fishel

“…Fishel, describes the growing problem of illegal manufacture and trade of counterfeit pesticides, types of counterfeit and illegal pesticides, effects of illegal trade and counterfeit pesticides, challenges to fighting the problem, steps that need to be taken, and examples. Includes sources of additional information. …”
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ANALYSIS OF METHODOLOGY AND MODELS OF STRATEGIC PLANNING OF LOCAL DEVELOPMENT IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Amra Abadžić, Bahrija Umihanić, Mirela Ćebić

“…We believe that there is a need to change the model of social and economic development, taking into consideration that so far negative effects of the erroneously applied strategies and development policies have reached unexpected limits. …”
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