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Effectiveness of interventions that foster Work-Based Learning (WBL) and Mentorship Initiatives in Uganda

Youth unemployment is a pressing issue in Uganda, where the majority of the population is under 30 years old. Work-Based Learning (WBL) and mentorship programs have been identified as promising strategies to enhance employability by equipping young people with the necessary skills for the labor market. This study examines the effectiveness of these programs in Uganda by analyzing participant demographics, program characteristics, and outcomes related to employability and career advancement.

Hainan residents’ knowledge and advice on key gynecological disorders

Gynecological diseases are common and frequent among women, affecting their daily lives and physical and mental health. With the development of the Hainan Free Trade Port and the advancement of special domestic policies, gynecological diseases are receiving increasing attention, and women’s willingness to disclose their conditions has greatly improved. This study conducted a survey through questionnaires and interviews to investigate the awareness of major gynecological diseases among residents of the Hainan region, and data were analyzed using SPSS chi-square tests.

Metacognition, Vygotsky and Theory of Mind: Exploring Cognitive Development and Academic Achievement

Metacognition is usually referred to as "thinking about thinking"; it is an important aspect of cognitive processes and educational psychology. It embodies knowledge in the regulation and reflection of one's learning strategies and thought processes. The paradigm of education keeps shifting, and considering meta-cognitive awareness will help improve the learning process for students in ways that are very significant. This paper discusses the importance of meta-cognition, its components, and how it can transform teaching and learning.

Assessing fungal toxin sensitivity in plant-based products: an in vitro approach using lymphocyte and cytotoxicity assays

This study investigates the immunological response of plant-based products (wheat and maize) infected by Aspergillus flavus and Penicillium expansum fungal species known to produce carcinogenic and anticonvulsant toxins. Lymphocyte and cytotoxicity assays were employed to assess the sensitivity and immune response of plant cells to these toxins. The assays measured cellular viability, immune reactions, and sensitivity through the lymphocytic response to fungal metabolites.

A discourse analysis of professor-student conversation: a corpus-based study

This study is a corpus based discourse analysis of professor-student conversations in order to identify the linguistic features, power dynamics, politeness strategies, and identity constructions in academic discourse. This research employs a mixed methods approach combining quantitative corpus linguistic tools with qualitative discourse analysis, to study how language reproduces or shapes the hierarchical and mutually working professor-student relationships.

Life quality and social integration of migrants settled in Chile: Venezuelan Narratives

Local economic crisis, violence and permanent political uncertainty, especially in some developing countries, has led to a massive migration of Venezuelans, lately to other countries of South America, looking for better living conditions or mere subsistence. The total number of Venezuelans living in Chile had reached until 2022, 532.715 individuals, representing 32,8% of the migrant population in the country. Since 2014, Venezuelans have arrived in waves with different social, economic and cultural characteristics.

Fenômeno da estiagem: O processo da enchente e da vazante nos rios amazônicos

Esta pesquisa aborda a dinâmica natural dos rios da Bacia Amazônica, enfatizando as variações sazonais que caracterizam os ciclos de enchente e vazante. Esses processos são intrínsecos ao regime hídrico da Amazônia, onde a estação chuvosa causa inundações que beneficiam a biodiversidade e a fertilização dos solos, enquanto a estação seca (estiagem) reduz os níveis dos rios, afetando as atividades de subsistência humanas.

Dissemination of health communication on social Media: A context of University Students

In the 21st century pandemic has created chaos among the population across the globe, and social media proves to be a source of medium. However, this source of information or infodemic gave rise to Health-related communication, whether print or digital. Digital media has quite a coverage during the pandemic and post-pandemic. The focus of this paper is onthe dissemination ofhealth and wellness-related tipsto an individual through social media. University students are the universe in this research, as youths have the highest access to digital platforms.

A Study to evaluate the effectiveness of Buerger -Allen exercise in improving Peripheral circulation among Diabetes mellitus patients in selected Hospital of Gandhi Nagar

An Experimental Study Was conducted to assess the Effectiveness of 'Buerger- Allen Exercise among Diabetes Mellitus Patient In selected Hospital of Gandhinagar the 'General system Model was used as a conceptual framework. A research approval With Experimental Study design was used to advise the Objective of the Study. The sample Size consisted of 30 diabetes mellitus Patients from selected Hospital of Gandhinagar the non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to collect the sample.

Assessment of implementation of the Pradhan Mantri national dialysis Programme in Hospitals in Delhi

Background: Annual-demand for haemodialysis-sessions in India is 3.4 Crores. To make Renal-care-services affordable to APL and free to BPL, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched Pradhan-Mantri National Dialysis-Programme (PMNDP). Objective: Aim of Study is to assess Implementation of PMNDP and suggest Recommendations for improvement. Methods: Out of 7 functional Dialysis Centres where PMNDP is operational in Delhi, 4 centres were randomly selected. In total, 170 respondents (enrolled in Dialysis-Units) were interviewed.