Behind the white coat: the effects of substance use and alcohol among South African medical students by L. Winter Mokhwelepa, Gsakani Olivia Sumbane

“…Substance use, and alcohol bingeing are growing concerns among medical students globally, with significant implications for their mental health. …”
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Cultivating students’ professional skills through simulation-based training: nautical, nurse, and biomedical laboratory science teachers’ perspectives by Ellen Bjørge Ekse, Marte Fanneløb Giskeødegård, Charlott Sellberg, Aud M. Wahl

“…This research was conducted through semi-structured interviews with nine teachers from three Nordic bachelor-level professional education programs in maritime science, nursing science, and biomedical laboratory science. …”
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The effects of generative AI on collaborative problem-solving and team creativity performance in digital story creation: an experimental study by Xiaodong Wei, Lei Wang, Lap-Kei Lee, Ruixue Liu

“…Over a 20-week DST training program, sixty university students were randomly assigned to either an experimental group creating their DST with the aid of GAI tools or a conventional group designed DST via traditional methods. …”
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A Rubric for Peer Evaluation of Multi-User Virtual Environments for Education and Training by Chrysoula Lazou, Avgoustos Tsinakos, Ioannis Kazanidis

“…In the context of interdisciplinary, diverse age and professional experience demographics peer evaluation, digital, content, and pedagogical concerns arose providing fruitful feedback to their peers for the refinement of the design of their VR environments. …”
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Examining the Effects of Tourism Activities on the Livelihood of Communities Living in and Around Queen Elizabeth National Park. by Mwije, Eziryerl

“…Moreover, environmental concerns, including habitat destruction and resource depletion, have emerged as critical issues needing urgent attention. …”
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Psychological Safety in Saudi Arabian Healthcare: A Scoping Review by Yumna Ali, Roaya Alqurashi, Ahmed M. Asfahani, Mark Leonard, Catherine Elisa John, Yasuhiro Kotera

“…  Background: Psychological safety arises from the knowledge that one will not be penalised for speaking one’s mind, sharing concerns, or admitting mistakes. There is a dearth of studies in the Saudi Arabian context on the subject of mindfulness-based interventions to improve psychological safety in the workplace. …”
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Participatory and responsive governance in universal health coverage: an analysis of legislative provisions in Thailand by Walaiporn Patcharanarumol, Viroj Tangcharoensathien, Aniqa Islam Marshall, Kanang Kantamaturapoj, Kamonwan Kiewnin, Somtanuek Chotchoungchatchai

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Endocrown with Leucite-Reinforced Ceramic: Case of Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth by Leonardo Fernandes da Cunha, José Mondelli, Caroline Moreira Auersvald, Carla Castiglia Gonzaga, Rafael Francisco Lia Mondelli, Gisele Maria Correr, Adilson Yoshio Furuse

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Assessment of Status and Sustainability Index for Smallholder Rubber Plantation in Riau Province of Indonesia by Budi Azwar, Rozi Andrini, Ahmad Hamdalah, Fitra Lestari Norhiza, Rika Taslim, Juandi Muhammad

“…The conversion of rubber plantation to oil palm cultivation in Riau province is raising concerns regarding the decline of rubber commodity. …”
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Addressing Cadmium in Cacao Farmland: A Path to Safer, Sustainable Chocolate by Gina Alexandra García Porras, Jéssica Aires dos Santos, Mariana Rocha de Carvalho, Elberth Hernando Pinzón-Sandoval, Aline Aparecida Silva Pereira, Luiz Roberto Guimarães Guilherme

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Powering the Future: Unveiling the Potential of Na, K, and Mg Solid-State Batteries by Ruoxu Shang, Yi Ma, Kathrine Anduaga-Quiros, Gustavo Briseno, Yuying Ning, Hung-Ju Chang, Mihrimah Ozkan, Cengiz S. Ozkan

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The importance of reproductive health education for elementary school children: Long-term benefits and challenges in implementation - A literature review by Musthamin Balumbi, Stang Stang, Suriah Suriah, Syarifuddin Syarif, Gurendro Putro, Sumarni Marwang, Eri Wijaya

“…Although some recognize its importance in providing accurate information about the body and development, others raise concerns about cultural sensitivities and age-appropriateness. …”
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The Challenge of Rising China for Japan in the Context of Normalization of Sino-Japanese Relations in 2014-2018 by Y. V. Leksyutina

“…The strengthening of China’s economic and especially military power - along with North Korea’s missile and nuclear program - is seen in Tokyo as the deepest security concern. …”
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Medication-related Burden and Experience With Medications in Indonesian Older Adults With Chronic Diseases: A Mixed-method Study by Yeni Farida, Anna Wahyuni Widayanti, Tri Murti Andayani, Probosuseno

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and acceptance in patients with multiple myeloma: A national multicenter survey in China by Huiwen He, Xianghong Jin, Ziping Li, Shuangjiao Liu, Wenming Chen, Wanling Sun, Baolai Hua, Yongzhe Li, Junling Zhuang

“…An expert-developed anonymous online questionnaire was distributed via WeChat mini-program to several groups of 500 MM patients, each comprising of 500 patients. …”
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Large Language Models in Medical Chatbots: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Need to Address AI Risks by James C. L. Chow, Kay Li

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Impact of early life antibiotic exposure on the preschool developmental status: a nationwide population-based study by Ye Kyung Kim, Peong Gang Park

“…Objective Growing concerns exist about the potential adverse effects of early antibiotic exposure on neurodevelopmental outcomes. …”
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The Land Acquisition and Resettlement Frameworks for Irrigation Sector in the SADC Region: Strengths and Bottlenecks by devie Chilonga

“… Context and background: Many governments in developing countries have embarked on irrigation projects. However, concerns on the effectiveness of the current Land Acquisition Frameworks (LAFs) remain evidenced by widespread displacement of Project Affected Peoples(PAPs) without adequate compensation, resulting in social unrest and prolonged legal battles. …”
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Effectiveness of Training Module on Improving Knowledge on Minamata Convention and Best Mercury Hygiene Practices among Dental Professionals in India by Sneha Malhotra, N. Divya Lalitha, Bharathi M. Purohit, Manali Deb Barma, Deepali Agarwal, Upendra Singh Bhadauria, Ajay Logani, Vijay Prakash Mathur, Ritu Duggal, Harsh Priya

“…Background: Mercury is a highly toxic heavy metal and is one of the top 10 chemicals of major public health concern, according to the World Health Organization. …”
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What role can the history of education play in the framework of public history? Looking back on 50 years of involvement in educational historiography… by Marc Depaepe

“… The present article on the relationship between the history of education (i.e. my own research over the past five decades) and public history concerns the keynote address at a conference of the Catalan Society for the History of Education. …”
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