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Criminal Records As Political Capital: Renegotiating Ex-Convict Labels To Acquire Village Head Positions In East Java, Indonesia, Mochamad Iqbal Jatmiko, Muhamad Supraja Sep 2025

Criminal Records As Political Capital: Renegotiating Ex-Convict Labels To Acquire Village Head Positions In East Java, Indonesia, Mochamad Iqbal Jatmiko, Muhamad Supraja

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

Unlike other new democracies, the political system in post-authoritarian Indonesia has recently allowed ex-convicts to run for election. This qualitative case study examines how ex-prisoners serving as village heads in Probolinggo Regency, East Java, discursively reframed their criminal past as informal symbolic capital to win rural political contestations and effectively execute village bureaucratic functions. Contrary to previous analyses highlighting collateral consequences that disqualify ex-criminals’ political prospects, we report that interactive dialogue has successfully turned negative reputations into collectively consented territorial patronage, specifically within crime-prone village contexts. Through persuasive discursive means, this can then be leveraged to mobilize voters’ political support …

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Network Pharmacology And Molecular Docking Analysis Of Nephelium Lappaceum (Rambutan) Compounds As Potential Alternative Treatments For Lung Cancer, Dwi Utami, Muhammad Farid, Rachma Greta Perdana Putri Sep 2025

Network Pharmacology And Molecular Docking Analysis Of Nephelium Lappaceum (Rambutan) Compounds As Potential Alternative Treatments For Lung Cancer, Dwi Utami, Muhammad Farid, Rachma Greta Perdana Putri

Makara Journal of Science

Introduction: Lung cancer is characterized by high mortality rates and poor prognosis, further requiring alternative therapies owing to the adverse effects of conventional chemotherapy. Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) has antimicrobial, antiproliferative, and antioxidant properties and can cure cancer. Method: Compounds from rambutan peel were identified through PubChem and analyzed for physicochemical properties using SwissADME. Target proteins were identified using SuperPred and compared with lung cancer–related proteins from GeneCards via Venny. Protein interactions were examined and visualized using STRING and Cytoscape, respectively. Protein activity was analyzed using WebGestalt, and docking simulations were performed using Autodock 4.2.6. Result: Physicochemical analysis of …

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Security And Terrorism Vs Free Expression: Analytical Study On The European Court Of Human Rights, Mariam Adel Massoud Sep 2025

Security And Terrorism Vs Free Expression: Analytical Study On The European Court Of Human Rights, Mariam Adel Massoud

Theses and Dissertations

The 11 of September attacks provide a paradigm shift when it comes to protection of national security. It results in a trending vision that prioritized security over national security, which makes it essential to think about balancing national security with free expression as a pillar of democratization. This study focusses on how the balance between freedom of expression and national security interests is achieved. It studies the legal approached of the European court of human rights and its legal assessment to strike this balance. The findings of this analytical study asserts that in order for the ECtHR to achieve this …

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Reworlding The Human: A Review Of Symbiotic Posthumanist Ecologies In Western Literature, Philosophy And Art, Asunción López-Varela Azcárate Sep 2025

Reworlding The Human: A Review Of Symbiotic Posthumanist Ecologies In Western Literature, Philosophy And Art, Asunción López-Varela Azcárate

Mabini Review

In recent decades, the interdisciplinary encounter between posthumanism and the environmental humanities has engendered rich intellectual terrain for rethinking the status of the human, the function of narrative, and the ethical imperatives of multispecies coexistence. The edited volume Symbiotic Posthumanist Ecologies in Western Literature, Philosophy and Art: Towards Theory and Practice (Peter Lang, 2023), curated by Peggy Karpouzou and Nikoleta Zampaki, contributes significantly to this dialogue. Organized in three thematic sections— “Framing the Symbiotic Posthumanist Ecologies,” “Symbiotic Posthumanist Ecologies in Literature and Art” and “Symbiotic Posthumanist Ecologies in Continental Philosophy”—the book weaves a cohesive tapestry that connects speculative fiction, ecological …

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A Way Through Pandemic: Daoist Insights During The Covid-19 Crisis, Marck Zaldy Camba Sep 2025

A Way Through Pandemic: Daoist Insights During The Covid-19 Crisis, Marck Zaldy Camba

Mabini Review

The COVID-19 crisis has made most Filipinos reconsider, rethink, and reprioritize various aspects of their lives. While they are well-known for their resiliency, they are not immune to experiencing fear, anxiety, uncertainties, and other disruptions, as these are inevitable experiences during crises, particularly pandemics. While the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a public health crisis, there is a fear that it also provoked an existential one. This paper explores the philosophical insights of Daoism and its practicality and relevance to navigating such crises. In what ways can Daoist insights guide us regarding the right way(s) to manage ourselves during the crisis? How …

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Rosas Sa Pampang, Bayan Sa Dagat: Eko-Salin Ng Mga Piling Tulang Arkipelahiko Ni José Martí Mula Sa Versos Libres (1913), Jose Monfred Sy Sep 2025

Rosas Sa Pampang, Bayan Sa Dagat: Eko-Salin Ng Mga Piling Tulang Arkipelahiko Ni José Martí Mula Sa Versos Libres (1913), Jose Monfred Sy

Mabini Review

This paper examines and translates five archipelagic poems by José Martí using the approaches of indirect translation and eco-translation. Through selected works from the collection Versos Libres (1913), Martí’s poetry is situated within the intercolonial relations between Cuba and the Philippines—two nations that underwent similar colonial experiences and share a strong tradition of anti-imperialist struggle. As a poet and revolutionary, Martí played a crucial role in Cuba’s liberation from the Spanish Empire. The selected and translated poems tulang “Midnight” (“Hatinggabi”), “Famous Island” (“Tanyag na Isla”), “Like Palm Trees Born in the Sand” (“Tulad ng mga Palmang Sumibol sa Buhangin”), “I …

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Isang Mungkahing Tipolohiya Ng Teolohiyang Pilipino, Mark Joseph Pascua Santos Sep 2025

Isang Mungkahing Tipolohiya Ng Teolohiyang Pilipino, Mark Joseph Pascua Santos

Mabini Review

Filipino Theology, as a Filipinization movement, has been around for more than five decades since 1970s, when theological works that consciously sought to explore the Filipinoness of theology as a discipline began to emerge. Despite this, up to the present, there has yet to be any typology that attempts to systematize the existing literature in the field. This study aims to propose a typology to address this gap. To this end, F.P.A Demeterio’s typology in Filipino Philosophy will be utilized as a model, along with Atoy Navarro’s structure of subfields within Bagong Kasaysayan. Using these two models, the researcher developed …

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The Poetry Of Rustica C. Carpio: A Mirror Of Humanistic Discourse, Truths And Values, Jan Raen Carlo Ledesma Sep 2025

The Poetry Of Rustica C. Carpio: A Mirror Of Humanistic Discourse, Truths And Values, Jan Raen Carlo Ledesma

Mabini Review

This paper is an attempt to analyze 8 poems in Filipino written by a prominent woman of Philippine letters, Rustica C. Carpio. Her disposition as a promising poet had never been the subject of local literary scholarship. As a poet, Carpio can be situated within the tradition of humanist poetry with her poems published in her book “Tilamsik ng Panitik” efficaciously chronicling the complex nature of man. The analysis situated the poems of Carpio within certain prominent traditions in Philippine poetry. In the form and content of her poetry, it is evident that we can see the strong influences of …

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Ang Kasaysayan At Diskurso Ng Mga Museo Sa Center For Kapampangan Studies, Wilma Cruz Sep 2025

Ang Kasaysayan At Diskurso Ng Mga Museo Sa Center For Kapampangan Studies, Wilma Cruz

Mabini Review

For over two decades, the Center for Kapampangan Studies (CKS) of Holy Angel University (HAU) has become a leading institution in the research, preservation, and promotion of Kapampangan culture. One of its most important contributions is the establishment of museums that serve as pillars in strengthening and developing Kapampangan identity. However, the history of the CKS museums has not yet been fully gathered and analyzed. In response, this research aims to conduct the first systematic study of the history of the CKS museums to expand the discourse on Kapampangan studies, museum studies, and cultural identity research. Interviews were used as …

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Pagtataguyod Ng Lokal Na Industriya Sa Diwa Ng Kooperatibismo: Pakikipanayam Sa Mga Haligi Ng Bagong Barrio Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Pandi, Bulacan, Jay Israel De Leon, Jennifer Delfin, Charity Joy Hashim Sep 2025

Pagtataguyod Ng Lokal Na Industriya Sa Diwa Ng Kooperatibismo: Pakikipanayam Sa Mga Haligi Ng Bagong Barrio Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Pandi, Bulacan, Jay Israel De Leon, Jennifer Delfin, Charity Joy Hashim

Mabini Review

“One Town, One Product” (OTOP) is a program of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) that aims to identify a product that every town in the Philippines can be proud of that is rooted in the culture, resources, and creativity of its local community. In Pandi, Bulacan, the specialized garments gown and barong were designated as the town’s OTOP through the initiatives of Bagong Barrio Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BBMPC). Overall, this study aims to investigate how BBMPC’s spirit of cooperativism has been instrumental in promoting a local garment industry from the lens of organizational social capital which is anchored in …

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The Fantasies Of Filipino Identities: The Ironies Of Racial Discourse In The 19th Century Philippines, Michael Roland Hernandez Sep 2025

The Fantasies Of Filipino Identities: The Ironies Of Racial Discourse In The 19th Century Philippines, Michael Roland Hernandez

Mabini Review

This paper argues that the genealogical deconstruction of the 19th century idea of “Filipino identity” within the works of notable historical figures such as Luis Rodriguez Varela, Jose Burgos and the Filipino ilustrados, led by Jose Rizal, reveals its ground on the racial discourse of Eurocentric Hispanophilia. Contrary to the assumption that they were fighting for the emancipation of a colonized people against an unjust Spanish colonial regime, their works are more properly contextualized as political attempts to secure their own parochial privileges. “Filipinoness” and its attendant concept of the nation were, ultimately, not aimed at the destruction of Empire, …

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Simpology: Panimulang Sipat Sa Retorika Ng Mga Piling Bidyo Ni Bro. Mike Velarde Gamit Ang Prinsipyong Aristotelyano, Joven Makiling Sep 2025

Simpology: Panimulang Sipat Sa Retorika Ng Mga Piling Bidyo Ni Bro. Mike Velarde Gamit Ang Prinsipyong Aristotelyano, Joven Makiling

Mabini Review

The study focuses on the rhetoric of Bro. Mariano “Mike” Z.Velarde, the founder of the El Shaddai Movement in August 1984 in the Philippines. Using Aristotle’s lens, five recordings of his Healing Message from January 7 to February 2, 2023, were analyzed. The research aimed to (1) assess his rhetorical approach and its hierarchy in his speeches, (2) identify the rhetorical tenets and the consistency of their hierarchy in his discourses, and (3) outline his rhetorical approach and tenets, as well as his effectiveness as a lay preacher. Through content analysis, it was confirmed that the principles outlined by Aristotle …

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Placing The Good Life: Towards A Phenomenology Of Place, Chloe Nicole Piamonte Sep 2025

Placing The Good Life: Towards A Phenomenology Of Place, Chloe Nicole Piamonte

Mabini Review

This paper stresses the place of a phenomenology of place in philosophical discussions on the constituents of what various philosophers designate as the good life. A phenomenological approach to place aids in addressing the taken-for-grantedness of our lifeworld and its implications—including but not limited to—questions on embodiment, freedom, and intersubjectivity. Phenomenology reveals the layers of meaning behind the varying dimensions of human experience that constitute their lived emplacement. In turn, a phenomenology of place examines the onset of a conscious and subjective interpretation of places, and things and concepts surrounding them. Making sense of the importance of place and locality …

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Sensorineural Hearing Loss In Patients With Diabetes Mellitus: A Correlational Study, Firas Baqir Al-Hameed Sep 2025

Sensorineural Hearing Loss In Patients With Diabetes Mellitus: A Correlational Study, Firas Baqir Al-Hameed

Muthanna Medical Journal

Background: Diabetes mellitus can lead to neuropathy and microvascular complications that affect various organs. Its association with hearing impairment has been investigated by several researchers. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the prevalence of hearing loss among diabetic patients and to evaluate the impact of diabetes duration on hearing function. Methods: This prospective case-control study was conducted at Basra Teaching Hospital, Iraq, from October 2022 to March 2023. A total of 100 diabetic patients and 100 non-diabetic individuals were included. The two groups were matched for age and gender distribution. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied. All participants underwent …

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A Study On The Prevalence And Impact Of Infectious Causes Of Abortion In Women, Shaimaa M.S. Zainulabdeen, Najee B. Haifaa, Zahraa Abd Alhammza Abbass, Iman Ali Atyah Sep 2025

A Study On The Prevalence And Impact Of Infectious Causes Of Abortion In Women, Shaimaa M.S. Zainulabdeen, Najee B. Haifaa, Zahraa Abd Alhammza Abbass, Iman Ali Atyah

Muthanna Medical Journal

Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the uterus, either spontaneously (miscarriage) or intentionally (induced). On the other hand, induced abortions carried out for various reasons are referred to as elective abortions, whereas therapeutic abortions are performed to protect the pregnant woman's health. The gestational period is a particularly delicate time because it is characterized by major physiological changes in both the mother and the fetus. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), and Toxoplasma gondii are among the pathogenic agents that have been associated with pregnancy problems, including miscarriage. About 75% of all pregnancy …

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Ready Or Not? An Autoethnography Of A Midwife’S Preparedness And Readiness Journey, Kristen Graham Sep 2025

Ready Or Not? An Autoethnography Of A Midwife’S Preparedness And Readiness Journey, Kristen Graham

The Qualitative Report

This emotive autoethnography explores my experiences working as an Australian midwife in low- and middle-income countries, which led to a Doctor of Philosophy journey exploring primary care midwives' preparedness and readiness in rural and remote communities in this context. I use the midwifery tradition of storytelling to explore personal experiences of preparedness and readiness as a way towards researcher reflexivity, understanding and meaning. Emerging themes of preparation for practice, resource limitations, heartache, and emotional resilience offer insights to inform midwifery education, research, and practice.

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Becoming-With Teachers: An Auto-Theoretical Reading Of Reflective Texts, Le Thanh Thao, Pham Trut Thuy Sep 2025

Becoming-With Teachers: An Auto-Theoretical Reading Of Reflective Texts, Le Thanh Thao, Pham Trut Thuy

The Qualitative Report

This article reimagines teacher reflection not as data to be analyzed, but as a relational and affective space to be inhabited. Drawing on the principles of auto-theory and post-qualitative inquiry, we approach a familiar dataset of Vietnamese English as a foreign language (EFL) teacher reflection through a method of writing-with, responding not through interpretation, but through resonance, hesitation, and companionship. Rather than coding or categorizing the texts, we lingered with their silences, rhythms, and rhetorical composure. What emerged was not a framework but a cartography: a radial constellation of five interwoven stances, including permission, composure, relational imprint, echoing, and unknowing. …

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"Incredibly Powerful And Well-Crafted" - A Review Of Pandemic Death Discourse: Denial, Disparity And The Promise Of Communication, Elda Kanzki-Veloso Ph.D. Sep 2025

"Incredibly Powerful And Well-Crafted" - A Review Of Pandemic Death Discourse: Denial, Disparity And The Promise Of Communication, Elda Kanzki-Veloso Ph.D.

The Qualitative Report

This book analysis, focused on Pandemic Death Discourse: Denial, Disparity and the Promise of Communication (Alvarez et al., 2025), expressed a deeply human expectation from readers. The reviewer wanted more than just straightforward facts; there was a deep yearning for real emotion, personal stories, and meaningful connections that helped people cope with fear and uncertainty. They emphasized the importance of immersing readers in the rich experiences of grief, resilience, and hope. There was a need to feel the heavy impact of overlooked lives. The desire for a sense of outrage regarding the disposable nature of certain lives emerged, as well …

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Ethnographic Dilemmas And Reflexive Thoughts Of A Contemplative Jewish Anthropologist, Elazar Ben-Lulu Dr. Sep 2025

Ethnographic Dilemmas And Reflexive Thoughts Of A Contemplative Jewish Anthropologist, Elazar Ben-Lulu Dr.

The Qualitative Report

During ethnographic fieldwork, anthropologists of religion grapple with various dilemmas regarding their participation in the rituals they study. How do they make real-time decisions between full participation and observational distance? Do they manage to participate harmoniously in religious activities even during moments of doubt or questioning of their own faith? Based on my three-year fieldwork in Israeli Reform Jewish congregations, which included observations and in-depth interviews, I demonstrate how my reflexive experience which exposes my internal Jewish dialogue, shaped my patterns of participation and motivation in engaging with various rituals. This autoethnographic description illustrates that my deliberate abstention or avoidance …

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Neutrosophic Set Model For Controlling Electronic Waste Requirements Management Policies To Minimize Ecological Impact And Improving Resilience And Sustainability, Mohamed Abouhawwash, Nitin Mittal, Sudeep Tanwar Sep 2025

Neutrosophic Set Model For Controlling Electronic Waste Requirements Management Policies To Minimize Ecological Impact And Improving Resilience And Sustainability, Mohamed Abouhawwash, Nitin Mittal, Sudeep Tanwar

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

The growing issue of electronic waste (e-waste) necessitates management approaches that promote sustainability and resilience while reducing environmental effects, particularly considering global disruptions and pressure on manufacturers to implement extended producer responsibility laws. There is a research gap in our knowledge of the link between sustainability and resilience since most of the literature currently available on e-waste management focuses on either operational efficiency or sustainability. This study proposes multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) methodology for controlling electronic waste requirements management policies to minimize ecological impact and improving resilience and sustainability. We use the EDAS methodology to rank the alternatives. The criteria …

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Application Of Dematel Based On Bipolar Neutrosophic Sets For Sustainable Agriculture Practices, Lazim Abdullah, Nor Liyana Amalini Binti Mohd Kamal Sep 2025

Application Of Dematel Based On Bipolar Neutrosophic Sets For Sustainable Agriculture Practices, Lazim Abdullah, Nor Liyana Amalini Binti Mohd Kamal

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

The development of natural capital is a fundamental objective within sustainable agricultural systems, where the optimization of both crop and livestock production is vital to addressing global food demands. Despite this imperative, major agricultural sectors such as paddy and rubber production, often fall short of satisfying consumption needs. This study aims to identify and prioritize the most influential criteria for sustainable agriculture using the Bipolar Neutrosophic Set-based Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (BNS-DEMATEL) method. Expert evaluations were elicited from five agricultural specialists using linguistic assessments to analyze the performance and interdependencies among sustainability criteria. Computational analyses were conducted using MATLAB …

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Profiling Patients With Hip And Knee Osteoarthritis Referred For An Orthopaedic Opinion: A Service Evaluation From An Orthopaedic Interface Clinic, Michael Henning, Rose Henning, Justine Mcmillan, Gethin Lynch Sep 2025

Profiling Patients With Hip And Knee Osteoarthritis Referred For An Orthopaedic Opinion: A Service Evaluation From An Orthopaedic Interface Clinic, Michael Henning, Rose Henning, Justine Mcmillan, Gethin Lynch

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: KNOWLEDGE + ACTION

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A Clinical Audit Of Women’S Records Of Care Providing Warm Compresses In The Second Stage Of Labour, Rebecca Glover Sep 2025

A Clinical Audit Of Women’S Records Of Care Providing Warm Compresses In The Second Stage Of Labour, Rebecca Glover

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: KNOWLEDGE + ACTION

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A Capacity Building Call To Action For Clinical Academics, Frazer Underwood Sep 2025

A Capacity Building Call To Action For Clinical Academics, Frazer Underwood

South West Clinical School Journal

Editorial

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Evaluating The Impact Of ‘Breathwork’ As A Tool For Improving Healthcare Staff Wellbeing, Managing Stress, And Enhancing Sleep Quality, Zeynep Demirtas, Lucy Mccormick Sep 2025

Evaluating The Impact Of ‘Breathwork’ As A Tool For Improving Healthcare Staff Wellbeing, Managing Stress, And Enhancing Sleep Quality, Zeynep Demirtas, Lucy Mccormick

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: KNOWLEDGE + ACTION

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Midwives’ Knowledge, Barriers, And Enablers Of Providing Warm Compresses In The Second Stage Of Labour: A Clinical Audit, Rebecca Glover Sep 2025

Midwives’ Knowledge, Barriers, And Enablers Of Providing Warm Compresses In The Second Stage Of Labour: A Clinical Audit, Rebecca Glover

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: KNOWLEDGE + ACTION

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Stroke Prevention Medication Information Provision For Individuals With Aphasia: Clinical Audit Results, Janine Andrews Sep 2025

Stroke Prevention Medication Information Provision For Individuals With Aphasia: Clinical Audit Results, Janine Andrews

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: KNOWLEDGE + ACTION

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Some New Three-Term Conjugate Gradient Methods For Riemannian Optimization With Application To The Gough-Stewart Platform, Nasiru Salihu, Poom Kumam, Lin Wang, Sani Salisu Sep 2025

Some New Three-Term Conjugate Gradient Methods For Riemannian Optimization With Application To The Gough-Stewart Platform, Nasiru Salihu, Poom Kumam, Lin Wang, Sani Salisu

Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Simulation with Applications

Three-term conjugate gradient (TTCG) methods have been extensively studied for optimization within Euclidean geometry, with some inherently satisfying the sufficient descent property, thus enhancing their theoretical superiority. However, other TTCG methods have been developed that incorporate restarting the search direction, simplify the steepest descent approach, or rely on the convexity assumptions of f to establish their convergence results. This paper introduces the Riemannian three-term conjugate gradient (RTTCG) methods. The search direction in these RTTCG methods consistently satisfies the sufficient descent condition, regardless of the line search employed, and does so without requiring a restart mechanism. By utilizing retraction and vector …

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The Convergence Of Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion (Dei): Implications For Research, Maria Caridad H. Tarroja, Joseph Ching Velasco Sep 2025

The Convergence Of Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion (Dei): Implications For Research, Maria Caridad H. Tarroja, Joseph Ching Velasco

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

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“Better Safe Than Sorry”: Exploring The Experiences Of Malaysian Parents On Sharenting, Ireena Nasiha Ibnu, Tengku Elena Tengku Mahamad, Zaridah Abdullah Dollah, Massila Hamzah, Nor Hazlina Binti Hashim Sep 2025

“Better Safe Than Sorry”: Exploring The Experiences Of Malaysian Parents On Sharenting, Ireena Nasiha Ibnu, Tengku Elena Tengku Mahamad, Zaridah Abdullah Dollah, Massila Hamzah, Nor Hazlina Binti Hashim

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

This research explores the experiences of Malaysian parents concerning their children’s privacy and their sharenting habits in the digital age. Sharenting, the practice of sharing information about one’s children on social media, has become prevalent, raising concerns about privacy and potential risks. Through qualitative exploration, this study investigates how Malaysian parents strike a balance between sharing meaningful moments online and ensuring the safety and privacy of their children. Two focus group discussions were conducted via Zoom with 15 Malaysian parents. The central theme that emerges from this study revolves around the delicate balance between parental expression and safeguarding children’s privacy. …

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