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Social-emotional learning interventions: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials in primary education

Abstract The prevalence of scientific research on the impact of social-emotional learning (SEL) interventions within primary educational contexts has notably escalated in recent years, particularly facilitated by the application of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate...

A Comparative Assessment of Homeschooling Experiences, Practices, Support, and Arithmetical Attainments in Greece and the UK

This preliminary study aims to compare homeschooling in Greece and the UK in terms of experiences, arithmetical attainments, parental motivations, implementation practices, and support structures. For this purpose, we employed a multiple case study design, enrolling a total of fi...

Evolution of the Minimum and Average Wage in the Countries of the European Union

This paper synthesises the available evidence on the evolution of statutory minimum and average wages across European Union Member States over the period 2019–2024. It examines patterns of wage convergence and wage adequacy, the implementation of Directive (EU) 2022/2041 on adequ...