THE ROMAN FRONTIER IN DOBRUDJA. SEVERAL FORTIFICATIONS NOT EXCAVATED OR WITH UNDETERMINED PLANIMETRIC FEATURES by Ioan C. Opriș, Ovidiu Țentea, Vlad Călina

“…Excepting for Noviodunum and Aegyssus, none of the above mentioned limes forts was subject to thorough archaeological investigations which is why all of them entered lately into the scope of the Romanian LIMES National Programme. As a matter of fact, within the framework of the World Heritage List nomination preparings, the entire Lower Danube Roman frontier became subject to detailed surveys and drone flight records (with orthographic and oblique shots) which were corroborated with all the information available so far in the archives. …”
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Community-Based Strategies for Disaster Preparedness in Mauritius by Henna Helvina Neerunjun

“…The fourth priority action of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 is to consolidate disaster preparedness for an effective response and to have a Build Back Better agenda that will improve recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction. …”
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Advancing higher education on sustainable land use: designing socioscientific inquiry-based learning units on oil palm cultivation by Finn Kristen Matthiesen, Jacqueline Dischereit, Raissa Mataniari, Fitta Setiajiati, Fitta Setiajiati, I Nengah Suparta, Susanne Bögeholz, Susanne Bögeholz

“…Through a collaborative design process, researchers and educators from Indonesian and German universities designed two educational units on oil palm cultivation as a socioscientific issue for Indonesian higher education, specifically for science teacher education and forestry study programs. We systematically analyzed curricular needs, objects of recent scientific research, teaching and learning frameworks, and evaluation approaches to determine design principles. …”
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Farmers' pesticide use, disposal behavior, and pre-harvest interval: a case study from Nigeria by Mesay Yami, Lenis Saweda O. Liverpool-Tasie, Lenis Saweda O. Liverpool-Tasie, Richard Maiwad, Tesfamicheal Wossen, Titilayo D. O. Falade, Oyakhilomen Oyinbo, Futoshi Yamauchi, Jordan Chamberlin, Shiferaw Feleke, Tahirou Abdoulaye

“…Overall, our results underscore the need for targeted training programs to enhance farmers' awareness of safe pesticide application, disposal practices, and PHI adherence. …”
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Addressing Stunting in Children Under Five: Insights and Opportunities from Nepal, Bangladesh, and Vietnam—A Review of Literature by Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin, Moretta Damayanti Fauzi, I Gusti Lanang Sidiartha, Collins John, Shamira Aviella, Edy Novery, Annisa Permatasari, Leilani Muhardi

“…This review examines government-led programs in high-performing LMICs (Nepal, Bangladesh, and Vietnam) to identify key strategies and opportunities for effective intervention. …”
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Understanding how primary care practitioners can be supported to recognise, screen and initially diagnose oropharyngeal dysphagia: protocol for a behavioural science realist review by Caroline Smith, Sion Scott, Debi Bhattacharya

“…Initial programme theories (IPTs) will be constructed after the preliminary literature search, informed by the Theoretical Domains Framework and with input from a stakeholder group. …”
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VRPR: A New Data Center Protocol for Enhanced Network Performance, Resilience, and Recovery by Muhammad Muzaffar Iqbal, Mohammad Daud Awan, Malik Sikander Hayat Khiyal, Rana Abu Bakar

“…The protocol integrates seamlessly with P4, a programmable network architecture. This enables efficient packet duplication, rerouting, and fault tolerance mechanisms within the VRPR framework. …”
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Swedish Career Counsellor Students’ Descriptions of their Future Professional Identity by Helena Rehn

“…The study builds on qualitative interviews with 23 career counsellor programme students. Professional identity theories are used as the theoretical framework. …”
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SELF-HELP CONSOLIDATION CHALLENGES IN LOW-INCOME HOUSING IN SOUTH AFRICA by Judith T. OJO-AROMOKUDU, Claudia LOGGIA

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The Effect of Young People–Assisted, Individualized, Motion-Based Video Games on Physical, Cognitive, and Social Frailty Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Frailty: Randomi... by Arkers Kwan Ching Wong, Melissa Qian Zhang, Jonathan Bayuo, Karen Kit Sum Chow, Siu Man Wong, Bonnie Po Wong, Bob Chung Man Liu, David Chi Ho Lau, Tobias Kowatsch

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the effect of individualized exercise programs that combine MBVGs, intergenerational support, and therapeutic frameworks on physical, cognitive, and social frailty outcomes in community-dwelling older adults. …”
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The design and implementation of culturally-safe dementia risk reduction strategies for immigrant women: a theoretical review by Sharon Iziduh, Bora Umutoni, Saleema Allana, Oluwakemi Amodu, Carmela Tartaglia, Anna R. Gagliardi

“…We screened studies and extracted data in triplicate, informed by existing and compiled theoretical frameworks (WIDER, RE-AIM, cultural safety approaches) and used summary statistics, tables and text to report study characteristics, and strategy design, cultural tailoring, implementation and impact. …”
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The impact of vision impairment on depressive symptoms among older adults: The mediating role of dispositional optimism. by Xi Ji, Yujie Zhang

“…The findings aim to inform the integration of psychological resilience frameworks into geriatric mental health care and vision rehabilitation programs.…”
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The relationship between objectification and the desire to undergo cosmetic surgery: the mediating role of intuitive eating and body image flexibility by Gianina Lăzărescu, Mona Vintilă

“…These results are consistent with theoretical frameworks emphasizing self-perception and sociocultural context—such as self-verification and self-affirmation theories—that help explain how women’s behaviors are shaped by societal expectations and patriarchal cultural norms.Conclusion and recommendationsThe study highlights the relevance of cultural context in understanding adaptive factors that may buffer the psychological impact of objectification. …”
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A Systematic Review of Maternal and Child Health Policies in Addressing Stunting: Trends and Challenges by Pratiwi Ramlan, Phill Sukri, Muh. Tang Abdullah, Muhammad Akmal Ibrahim, Jamaluddin Ahmad, Khaeriyad Adri

“…Policymakers should consider establishing dedicated funding streams through public-private partnerships to ensure the sustainability of stunting prevention programs. Implementing regulatory frameworks that mandate intersectoral collaboration between health, education, and agriculture sectors can enhance policy coherence and resource optimization. …”
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Perinatal interventions to prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): A scoping review. by Jane Kinsey, Jaime La Charite, Shirley Russ, Adam Schickedanz

“…Interventions were further analyzed using the public health prevention continuum and Life Course Intervention Research (LCIR) characteristics frameworks. A two-tailed t test was used to ascertain the association between LCIR characteristics, and the outcomes achieved.…”
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‘Services were completely shut down’: access to rehabilitation in the rural Eastern Cape Province of South Africa during COVID-19 by Madri Engelbrecht, Lieketseng Ned

“…South African legislative and policy frameworks support the availability and promotion of disability and rehabilitation services as priority healthcare programs for all. …”
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Lebanese Dentists’ Preparedness to Deal With Medical Emergencies in Their Clinics: A National Survey by Antoine Choufani, Marianne Moussallem, Julia Bou Dib, Michèle Kosremelli Asmar, Joumana Stephan Yeretzian

“…Strengthening policy frameworks and resource allocation is crucial. Clinical relevance: Stakeholders should prioritize implementing mandatory training programs and developing clear guidelines to ensure that dental clinics in Lebanon are adequately prepared to manage health-related emergencies effectively.…”
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Unmet psychological needs underlying mobile phone dependence among medical undergraduates: a qualitative study based on the basic psychological needs theory by Jun Chen, Jun Chen, Yanxia Guo, Ruiyu Huang, Gang Liu, Baolu Zhang

“…School psychologists and counselors should implement evidence-based interventions like mindfulness training and group self-regulation programs to foster healthy mobile phone usage.…”
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Intimate Partner Violence and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women in the Conflicted Northeast Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Destaw Asefa, Endalkachew Worku Mengesha, Zemenu S. Yadita

“…Recommendations include comprehensive sex education, awareness campaigns, relationship counseling, community engagement, improved healthcare access, stronger legal frameworks, and empowerment programs.…”
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Analysis of the Current State of Digitalization İmplementation in the Banking System of Azerbaijan by K. N. Atayev

“…The results of the conducted research reveal that the process of digitalization in Azerbaijan’s banking sector has been developing in a consistent and systematic manner in recent years. Government-level programs, along with regulatory legal frameworks and strategic initiatives implemented by the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, have played a significant supportive role in advancing this direction.…”
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