Staying the Course: Reflections on the Progress and Challenges of the UHC Law in the Philippines by Pura Angela Co, Ileana Vîlcu, Denese De Guzman, Eduardo Banzon

“…Pilots of the SHF highlighted opportunities and challenges in pooling, prioritizing, and redistributing resources if local health systems are capacitated. Despite facing implementation challenges, including changing priorities, politics, and lack of resources, the Philippines' experience emphasizes the importance of adaptive leadership, sustained commitment, and effective stakeholder engagement to ensure that these health financing reforms remain objective-oriented. …”
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Unveiling drivers and barriers in advancing agricultural wastewater reuse in Southern Italy: A SWOT analysis informed by stakeholder insights by Kledja Canaj, Andi Mehmeti

“…The key drivers of a wastewater-reuse-based economy include improved water availability during drought, a commitment to the circular economy, and existing successful agricultural reuse projects. …”
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Technology Integration in Syrian Medical Education From the Perspective of Students and Faculty: A Cross-Sectional Evaluation by Subhiya Hassoun, Mayssoon Dashash, Adnan Baddour

“… Abstract BackgroundTechnology-enhanced learning (TEL) has become increasingly vital in global medical education, offering significant advantages in knowledge acquisition, communication, motivation, and student engagement. In Syria, a country facing prolonged crises, there is an urgent need to evaluate the integration of technology within medical education to address institutional limitations and support student learning. …”
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Uniwersytet jako źródło traumy: "Wydechy z bezrybocia" Piotra Sobolczyka i "Harcowanie na planie. Her-storia stawania się matką-akademiczką w polskim uniwersytecie" Beaty Karpiński... by Izabela Morska

“…Drawing on Pierre Bourdieu’s depiction of academia as a system of reproduction, the study highlights the punitive mechanisms faced by those who deviate from the neoliberal ideal of homo academicus, characterized by total dedication to institutional demands. …”
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Enrollment and associated factors of the national health insurance program of Nepal: Further analysis of the Nepal Demographic and Health Survey 2022. by Devaraj Acharya, Sushil Sharma, Kristin Bietsch

“…Despite the government's commitment, the program faces challenges of low enrollment and high dropout rates, hindering progress towards this goal. …”
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Optimizing Hospital Bed Capacity and Resource Allocation Using Inflow and Outflow Indices for Effective Healthcare Management by Jin-Nam Kim PhD, In-Hwan Oh MD, PhD

“…Despite a high bed-to-population ratio, South Korea faces regional disparities in bed distribution, especially in Seoul, which accounts for 12.4% of the nation’s hospital beds. …”
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Supporting a Child’s Resilience in the Context of Collaborative Partnerships Between Parents and Teachers by Ewa Dybowska

“…Resilience enables children facing difficult situations or the pressures of disadvantage to achieve healthy development, well-being, success, and ambitious life goals. …”
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Economic Feasibility of On-Grid Photovoltaic Solar Power Plants at Private Universities in Indonesia by Rijal Asnawi, Antariksa, Sukir Maryanto and Aminudin Afandhi

“…However, the development of renewable energy sources faces several challenges, including the limitations of economic feasibility studies in Indonesia. …”
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An Integrated Approach to Teaching and Learning Law: The Use of Student Peer Mentor Groups to Improve the Quality of Student Learning in Contracts by Peter JM MacFarlane, Gordon Joughin

“…The students move on to the next year, often with their first love of learning lost. Legal educators are faced not only with these problems but also with growing demands to address issues concerning the quality of teaching and learning in their subjects. …”
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Challenges experienced by induced lactation women in Malaysia: An exploratory qualitative study. by Norsyamlina Che Abdul Rahim, Zaharah Sulaiman, Tengku Alina Tengku Ismail

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>The challenges faced by women during the process of induced lactation were complex and the induced lactation process requires considerable dedication and determination. …”
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What changes does rural medical education need?——a qualitative study exploring the experiences of rural grassroots doctors by Wenjun Yan, Xiuyin Gao, Wei Wang, Qingzhi Wang, Vorapoj Promasatayaprot, Sumattana Glangkarn

“…Clinical training often failed to align with real-world grassroots practice, rendering much of the content impractical. Continuing education faced skepticism regarding its relevance, leading to low participation rates in certain regions. …”
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Is Romania Factoring in Environmental Goals in its Official Development Assistance to Recipient Countries? by Andrei COPĂCEANU

“…This study aims to contribute to understanding how ODA donors such as Romania can positively influence environmental policies and practices in partner countries, thereby strengthening the shared commitment to a more sustainable and equitable future.…”
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Lest We Forget: Covid-19, the Defense Production Act, and Executive Order 13,917 by N. Brock Enger

“…However, during his first presidency, President Trump faced another significant adversary—the COVID-19 pandemic caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)—and many contend that Trump’s inadequate response to this viral enemy contributed significantly to his 2020 election loss. …”
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"Why take the patient back home?": Exploring the lived experiences of caregivers of COVID-19-infected individuals in Blantyre, Malawi. by Alinane Linda Nyondo-Mipando, Deborah Nyirenda, Leticia Suwedi-Kapesa, Marumbo Chirwa, Victor Mwapasa

“…Caregivers highlighted challenges faced in the implementation of preventive measures because of financial limitations and cultural factors. …”
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Investigating barriers to green human resource management implementation at a South African government department by Farai Nyika, Precious Nompumelelo Nqobile Nkosi-Mahla, Khalida Akbar

“…The purpose of this study is to identify the barriers faced by Department X, a government body in Gauteng, South Africa, when trying to apply Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) principles. …”
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Impact of Architectural Sculpture Design on Buildings: A Case Study of Kigezi Region. by Tumwekwase, Boaz

“…In studying architectural sculpture, the researcher was faced with originals, usually founded in context and with some closely dated inscriptions and references in written texts; although most sculptors who hold free-standing sculpture in such high regard had little to say about architectural compositions. …”
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Better public housing management in Ghana by Samson Aziabah

“…Also, by implementing this approach, LAs may be able to make a positive impact on other public agencies that are faced with lack of maintenance. In addition, it is hoped that the findings of this research may stimulate individuals, public institutions, and society at large to reflect on the attitude toward, commitment to, and responsibility for public property. …”
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Investing in Women Scientists: Accelerating Progress through Inclusive Science Writing by Sheba Nakacubo Gitta, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo

“…In commemorating the 2024 International Women´s Day, we reflect not only on the progress made towards gender equality but also on the continuing challenges that women face in various spheres, including the world of science. …”
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Exploring the challenges of AI-driven business intelligence systems in the Malaysian insurance industry [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Sharmila Ramachandaran, Bablu Kumar Dhar, Zubaidi Mahalley, Riska Nuraini

“…Results The findings provide a deep understanding of the key challenges faced by Malaysian insurers and highlight areas that require attention, such as leadership commitment, workforce upskilling, technological infrastructure improvements, and policy advocacy. …”
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Beyond rhetoric: debunking myths and misinformation on India’s Project Cheetah by Sanath K. Muliya, Sanath K. Muliya, Vaibhav C. Mathur, Vaibhav C. Mathur, Hemant Singh, Hemant Singh, Abhishek Kumar, Abhishek Kumar, Sanjayan Kumar, Sanjayan Kumar, Gobind S. Bhardwaj, Gobind S. Bhardwaj

“…Despite its strong ecological foundation and adherence to IUCN protocols, the project has faced persistent criticism, often rooted in ideological biases, oversimplified extrapolations, and sensationalized narratives. …”
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