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Abstract Background In 2018, the Cannabis Act regulated the production and sale of cannabis for non-medical purposes in Canada. With the aim of continuing to protect the public health and safety of Canadians as the legal...

Assessment systems in higher education are typically described through scales, points, and formal procedures. However, can one understand what function assessment actually performs – supporting learning or administrati...

Abstract In the era of digital transformation, higher education—particularly faith-based institutions—faces the challenge of aligning technological capability with sustained human engagement to maintain academic exce...

This study addresses three core research questions: (1) What are the principal trends in higher education and human capital research from 2000 to 2024, and what are the critical areas of focus? (2) Which countries and jo...

The present study investigated the role of a Higher-Order Adjunct Question Package (HAQP) in supporting learners’ germane cognitive load (GCL) within digital learning environments, using two complementary indicators: a...

Globally, there is a recurring discourse that higher education systems need to transform. In South Africa, this discourse is articulated in the post-apartheid agenda of redress and equity. Before 1994, higher education w...

This study aimed to predict the adoption of artificial intelligence in higher education through various factors by means of multiple regression analysis. The participants consisted of 401 male and female students from fo...

IntroductionDietary fiber (DF) and energy intake are two noted factors in the dietary management of hypertensive patients, which are associated with blood pressure (BP) control. We hypothesized that a higher energy-to-fi...

This study explores women’s leadership in higher education through a synthesis of research on leadership trends, organizational challenges, and institutional op-portunities influencing progression into senior academic ...

Abstract Background Maternal and infant mortality in the U.S. remain the highest among high-income nations, with disparities worsening after Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. This study examined how abortio...

Introduction Socio-economic status (SES) influences paediatric visual health by affecting eye care access, refractive error prevalence and spectacle provision. This study examines the link between household income and pa...

Abstract Background Eating behaviors are shaped by contextual factors such as where people eat, who they eat with, and their activities and mood during meals. However, data on these determinants of food choice in Asian p...

Abstract Objective To investigate the associations between thrombus Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) level and the systemic inflammatory characteristics in patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS), and to evaluate the...

Background-aimLandfill workers face a range of occupational exposures that can adversely affect their health and overall quality of life. The aim of this study was to assess cadmium and lead concentrations in the blood o...

Abstract Background Nanosilver fluoride (NSF) has emerged as a promising alternative to silver diamine fluoride (SDF), addressing its major drawback of tooth discoloration. Incorporating silver nanoparticles, NSF retains...

Background. Human papilloma virus (HPV), the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection worldwide, and in particular HPV 6 and 11, contribute to >90% of anogenital warts (AGW) cases, and high-risk HPV serotypes cause ...

This article examines higher education and knowledge as Global Public Goods from a Global South perspective, arguing that their roles in development, inclusion, and innovation cannot be fully understood through dominant ...

Abstract Background The IDH-mutant low-grade glioma (LGG) involving corpus callosum (ccLGG) is a rare type of LGG which has a poorer prognosis. To evaluate the efficacy of multimodal techniques (comprising neuronavigatio...

ARTICLE HIGLIGHTS - Thailand bamboo showed higher density and strength for structural use - Yellow bamboo suited for composites, crafts, and fiber boards - Species, site, and culm height influence bamboo performance ABS...

Abstract Background Body pain significantly affects the quality of life. However, the relationship between headache and pain across broad body regions remains unclear. This population-based cross-sectional study aimed to...

Background: Data-driven decision-making (D3M) has become essential for enhancing efficiency, accountability and student success in higher education institutions (HEIs). Yet, South African universities continue to face c...

Abstract Background Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is a key indicator of well-being among university students, who are often exposed to stress and unhealthy lifestyles. Students enrolled in nursing programs repre...

IntroductionNewborn screening (NBS) for severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) leads to early diagnosis and hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT). Limited studies are available on the quality of life (QoL) of SCID patient...

This study aimed to compare reimbursement prices for new, innovative non-orphan drugs in Germany based on price negotiation and cost-effectiveness analysis, using the efficiency frontier (EF) approach and cost-utility an...