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Leadership Deflection and Systemic Inertia: Implications for Equity in Ethnically and Linguistically Diverse Schools

This article explores how school leaders working in ethnically and linguistically diverse schools operating within a centralized system position themselves in the face of tensions created at the meso- and micro-levels by the structural gaps at the macro level. Using data from a q...

Aquatic predators as complementary tools for mosquito vector control: current evidence, ecological considerations, and future directions

Insecticide-based strategies for mosquito control are increasingly constrained by insecticide resistance, sparking interest in eco-friendly alternatives, one of which is the use of aquatic predators to reduce mosquito densities. Evidence from laboratory, semi-field, and localized...

Divan Şiirinde Osmanlı İlim ve Düşünce Dünyasının Temeli Müderris

Osmanlı Devleti’nin merkez teşkilatı kendi içerisinde belli bölümlere ayrılmıştır. Bu bölümlerden biri toplumda dinî hizmetler, öğretim ve yargı faaliyetlerini icra eden görevlilerden oluşan ilmiye teşkilatıdır. Osmanlı Devleti’nin öğretim faaliyetlerinin merkezinde medreseler ve...

Machine learning-driven prediction and optimization of turbulence-enhanced multi-effect distillation system for efficient water treatment

Multi-effect distillation (MED) is one of the most energy-efficient thermal desalination technologies for freshwater production using low-grade heat; however, its performance is constrained by limited heat-transfer efficiency and the lack of accurate predictive tools for process...

Nodal Staging in Patients with Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Indications, Approaches, and Impact on Downstream Treatment Selection

Locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a biologically and clinically heterogeneous disease in which mediastinal lymph node involvement remains the principal prognostic and therapeutic discriminator. Accurate nodal staging guides selection among surgical resection,...

A clinical analysis of the presentation of depression in Pakistan

Background Major depressive disorder is a leading cause of disability worldwide, yet its clinical presentation varies substantially across cultural contexts. In many low- and middle-income settings, including Pakistan, depression is frequently expressed through somatic rather tha...

Associations of carboxypeptidase A1 and gamma-glutamyltransferase 1 genotypes with refractory functional dyspepsia: a potential link to pancreatic pathophysiology and refractory dyspepsia

Background and Aims This study aimed to investigate the associations between SNPs in CPA1, GGT1, and SPINK1 genes and the clinical characteristics of refractory FD including clinical symptoms, pancreatic enzyme abnormalities, and exocrine pancreatic function.Methods 97 Patients w...

Imaging in France: 2026 Update

France has seen significant advancements in radiology in recent years, driven by innovations in research and clinical practice. French groups have developed innovative imaging techniques and artificial intelligence applications in the field of diagnostic imaging and interventiona...

Long-Term Assessment of UHI and SUHI in Modena: Integrating Landsat Land Surface Temperature and Meteorological Observations

The urban heat island (UHI) refers to higher air temperatures (Tair) in urban areas than in surrounding rural environments, while the surface urban heat island (SUHI) describes analogous differences in land surface temperature (LST). This study presents a long-term assessment of...

When the Law Changes Therapy: Interrupted Time-Series Analysis of the Regulatory Impact on Intravenous Analgesic Consumption in 2 Italian Orthopaedic Hospitals (2021-2024)

Objectives: Tramadol is a centrally acting weak opioid widely used for moderate postoperative pain in orthopaedic surgery, so its regulatory status is directly relevant to hospital pharmacists. In November 2022 the Italian Ministry of Health reclassified tramadol as a controlled...

Incidence and relative risk of negative outcomes of psychological interventions for pediatric posttraumatic stress disorder: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

Background Negative outcomes of psychological treatments for pediatric posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been underresearched. Although reporting has increased over the years, a comprehensive systematic review and meta‐analysis is lacking. Methods We conducted a preregist...

Swahili-medium primary school teachers’ experiences with overcrowded classrooms and school choice

Many teachers in Swahili-medium primary schools enrol their children in English-medium primary schools. This choice is notable in Tanzania. Swahili-medium primary schools serve most pupils but face overcrowded classrooms and little chance for individualised instruction. This stud...

Counterion-ControlledNanoscale Morphogenesis in InterfacialPolymerization via Decoupled Interfacial Transport and Reaction Kinetics

Abstract The morphology of thin-film composite membranes is encoded during interfacial polymerization (IP) by competing monomer transport and reaction kinetics, yet molecular control remains limited due to their intrinsic coupling. Herein, we show that counterions decouple solvat...

Enhancing Dermatological Image Segmentation via In‐Sensor Computing With a Neuromorphic Ga‐Doped ZnO Nanorod‐Based Optoelectronic Memristors

ABSTRACT Conventional computing architectures with separate sensing and processing units are plagued by latency and energy inefficiencies. By fusing local data and computation, in‐sensor computing enables real‐time localized data processing and decision‐making, approaching the en...

Counterfeit Governance Strategies in E-Commerce Platforms from a Systems Perspective: An Evolutionary Game and System Dynamics Approach

Background: Counterfeit governance in e-commerce platforms is a real-world problem characterized by strategic interdependence, information asymmetry and dynamic feedback among platforms, merchants and consumers. Linear or single-actor regulatory approaches are often insufficient...

Honokiol Suppresses Glioma Cell Proliferation by Disrupting SUMO1-YAP1 Conjugation and Promoting YAP1 Proteasomal Degradation

Among primary central nervous system malignancies in adults, malignant glioma ranks first in incidence, with glioblastoma (GBM) standing as its most aggressive phenotype. This malignancy remains a devastating disease with limited therapeutic options, largely owing to the intricat...

Efficacy of Chest Radiograph in Comparison to no Intervention in Screening for Lung Cancer in People who Smoke: A Systematic Review

ABSTRACT: Smoking is the primary risk factor for lung cancer, which remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Although chest radiography (CXR) is widely available and inexpensive, its role in lung cancer screening remains uncertain. This systematic...

Academic Procrastination in University Students: Conscientiousness and Domain-Specific Executive Function Associations

Academic procrastination is a common and persistent difficulty in higher education and is widely conceptualized as a self-regulatory failure. Although conscientiousness is a robust predictor of procrastination, less is known about whether specific executive function (EF) componen...

Seasonal variations of soil water vapor distribution transport and phase transition in the loess unsaturated zone from fixed volume monitoring

Abstract Water vapor is a crucial yet often overlooked water resource in the soil’s unsaturated zone of arid and semi-arid regions. Understanding water vapor behavior in the soil’s unsaturated zone is crucial for research on soil and energy balance, vegetation water stress, and w...

Systematic review of medical audits of hysterectomy practices in India

Background and objectives The utilisation of hysterectomy has emerged as a public health concern in India. The Ministry of Health’s National Guidelines aim to reduce unnecessary hysterectomies by promoting adherence to recommended indications, age, and extent of surgery. Although...