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A study conducted by researchers at Walailak University aimed to understand the factors that influence the public's intention to purchase Sars Covid medications. The study collected data from 800 Thai people who had previously been infected with COVID-19 and analyzed it using a path analysis technique. The results showed that consumer trust was influenced by the country of origin and perceived quality of the medication. Additionally, the intention to buy Sars Covid medications was influenced by trust and perceived quality, but not the country of origin. The researchers recommended that medical institutions label the country of origin on medication packages, promote medication quality, and enhance patient trust to increase purchase decisions among patients. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by National Cheng Kung University explores the development and implementation of digital pedagogical support systems in the context of educational equity, specifically focusing on higher engineering disciplines. The study aims to address the challenge of educational equity in online engineering practical courses by developing a digital teaching assistant system. The system supports teacher-student interaction, visual display of learning outcomes, and intelligent evaluation and analysis. The research findings indicate that the system outperforms similar systems in terms of academic performance and teacher-student satisfaction. It is suggested that the system can effectively assist teachers in improving teaching plans and cultivating students' disciplinary practicality, thereby promoting teaching equity in higher engineering disciplines. [Extracted from the article]

A new report from Beijing Jiaotong University discusses the optimization of a multilevel logistics network for prepositioned warehouses under an omni-channel retail model. The study focuses on the characteristics of the omni-channel retail model and presents a mathematical optimization model for the three-stage logistics network of prepositioned warehouses. The research addresses site selection, merchandise replenishment strategies, and optimization of delivery routes based on real case data. The study concludes with management insights obtained through sensitivity analysis. For more information, readers can refer to the article published in Humanities & Social Sciences Communications. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report from the University of Education Lahore explores the emerging trends in e-learning from the perspective of university faculty. The study collected data from 70 teachers through semi-structured interviews and analyzed it using a fuzzy inference system on MATLAB. The findings identified important e-learning trends such as artificial intelligence, video-based learning, social collaboration, mobile learning, gamification, and micro-learning. The study emphasizes the potential impact of these strategies on the education system and highlights the importance of strategic planning and faculty development. The research concludes that institutes that adopt ethical policies can transform the academic environment and improve efficiency and effectiveness. [Extracted from the article]

A new report from Beijing Technology and Business University discusses research findings on the extent and persistence of major crisis events in the crude oil market and economy. The study analyzed 50 major crisis events across four categories and found that these events had a substantial impact on crude oil production, world crude oil prices, and inflation in China and the United States. The research suggests that major crisis events have a more severe impact on the crude oil market, but their impact on the economy lasts longer. The study also highlights the prolonged impact of the financial crisis and the decline in oil prices due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers recommend four policy measures to enhance economic resilience based on their findings. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Akdeniz University examined the impact of capacity expansion in higher education on grade inflation in undergraduate teacher education programs from 2003 to 2022. The study analyzed the grade point averages of over 173,000 student-teachers from 32 teacher training institutions and found that GPAs increased from 2.83 to 3.34 during this period. The highest-grade averages were observed in 2012, when the number of teacher training institutions expanded, and in 2021-2022, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study also identified factors such as gender, university admission scores, teaching field, program establishment year, and student-faculty ratio as important determinants of graduation GPAs. The researchers suggest that the rapid growth of teacher training programs in Turkey has led to a decrease in quality and an increase in grade averages. [Extracted from the article]

A new report from researchers at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University explores the experiences of urban slum women in Bangladesh. These women, who live below the poverty line, face limited job options that are low-status and poorly paid. They are excluded from mainstream society and lack access to basic human rights such as nutrition, shelter, education, and healthcare. The study focuses on the triple burden these women face due to poverty, social neglect, stigma, and their traditional roles. The research deconstructs their experiences through intensive research, using a sample of 80 women from different occupations and age groups in Dhaka. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Southwestern University of Finance and Economics explores the impact of digital travel vouchers on tourism in China during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found that digital travel vouchers can boost tourist inflows, but their effectiveness depends on the method of issuance and the total number distributed. Additionally, the study identified significant spillover effects among neighboring cities. This research provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by the tourism industry and the potential solutions offered by digital travel vouchers. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) examined the legitimacy of different voting methods. The study involved 120 participants who used four voting methods: majority voting, combined approval voting, range voting, and the modified Borda count. The participants rated the perceived legitimacy of each method on a scale. The findings suggest that the perceived legitimacy of a voting method is context-dependent, with preferential voting methods being seen as more legitimate than majority voting in political decision-making situations and highly polarized situations. The study provides insights into the impact of voting rules on legitimacy. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from Jinan University in China have conducted a study on the advertising strategies used for "light food" products on the Taobao platform. The study aimed to understand how these advertisements influence perceptions of healthiness and desirability, as well as whether there is a discrepancy between advertised health benefits and actual nutritional content. The researchers found that internet-based light food advertising in China utilizes a dual textual and visual approach, with prevalent multimodal devices such as medium shots, varied camera angles, vibrant colors, and large size. The study also uncovered inconsistencies in presentation that may lead to potential consumer misperceptions. These findings provide valuable insights for both academia and industry. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at the School of Economics and Management explores the impact of supply chain transformational leadership on supply chain resilience (SCR). The study, based on data from 317 Chinese firms, found that supply chain transformational leadership has a positive impact on proactive and reactive SCR. The researchers also found that an ambidextrous business model mediates this relationship, and paradox cognition strengthens the effect of supply chain transformational leadership on the ambidextrous business model. This study provides unique insights into improving supply chain resilience from a leadership perspective. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report from the University of Pristini explores the concept of globalization and its different phases. The researchers argue that a new phase of globalization began with the publication of the Bitcoin White Paper in 2009 and the outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in 2020. This new phase is characterized by the transformation of centralized monetary systems into decentralized, digitalized, and self-regulating global financial structures. The report presents the results of theoretical-empirical research on the events that initiated this phase and discusses the connections and problems of periodization. The research utilizes various analytical-synthetical methods, including abstraction and generalization. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Wenzhou University in China examined the perspectives of undergraduate students and college teachers on the effectiveness of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study identified nine key factors that influenced online learning experiences, including instruction, engagement, self-regulation, interaction, motivation, and others. The research found that instruction was ranked highest among these factors by both students and teachers, although they had different attitudes towards it. The study suggests that these findings can provide valuable insights for educators, administrators, and policymakers in higher education, and recommends further research on diverse samples and the relationships between these factors. [Extracted from the article]

A new study from the University of Bristol explores the relationship between crises, opportunities, and democratic change in the United Kingdom. The study suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing issues caused by underinvestment in infrastructure and resource concentration. Policymakers in the UK now face an ethical dilemma of coercing specific outcomes or investing in addressing social determinants that affect behavior. The research concludes that only the latter approach is consistent with libertarian paternalism. [Extracted from the article]

A recent research study conducted by the Department of Psychology at the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen analyzed the effectiveness of distance education from the perspective of university students. The study, which took place during the Covid-19 pandemic when higher education shifted to distance learning, aimed to identify factors influencing students' adaptation to this new learning model. The findings revealed that students' adaptation to distance education is influenced by various factors such as teaching methods, content, gender, type of study program, and learning preferences. The study also emphasized the importance of maintaining communication with teachers and the need for universities to invest in technical equipment, teacher training, and the pedagogical and psychological competences of all teachers. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Jiangsu Second Normal University examines the financial fragility of Chinese banking and finance systems. The study develops an evaluation index system to assess the dynamics of financial fragility and tests it on the Chinese finance market from 2007 to 2022. The results show that the Bank of Ningbo has the lowest vulnerability score, while China Minsheng Bank has the highest vulnerability score. These findings provide valuable insights for policy formulation in the Chinese banking sector. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by the Chinese Academy of Sciences highlights the use of supernetworks in identifying risks in complex systems. The researchers propose an IO-SuperPageRank algorithm based on the topological structure of supernetworks, which calculates changes in node importance to reveal network instability and identify risks. The algorithm was validated through simulated experiments and applied to a man-made filaments and fibers supply chain temporal supernetwork, successfully identifying risks related to international situations such as conflicts and the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers plan to further expand the algorithm's application and implement effective risk intervention measures in the future. [Extracted from the article]

A new study conducted by King Khalid University in Saudi Arabia and France investigated the perceptions of faculty regarding the adoption of e-learning in mandatory settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found that there were no significant differences in preparedness for using e-learning platforms in English education between Saudi and French faculty. However, French faculty were more likely to use online learning platforms during emergencies, while Saudi faculty had a lower acceptance level. The study also highlighted the challenges and benefits of e-learning systems in both contexts and suggested further research is needed to improve readiness in Saudi Arabia. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by Akdeniz University in Turkey analyzed the increase in the proportion of business management undergraduate program graduates who received honors over the past two decades. The study found that the percentage of students graduating with honors has increased from 11% in 2002 to 56% in 2022, with the most significant increases occurring in 2021 and 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research also revealed grade inflation, with a significant increase of 28% after controlling for variables that may affect graduation grades. The study concludes that the rapid expansion of undergraduate business management programs in Turkey has resulted in a decline in qualifications and a rise in grades. [Extracted from the article]

A recent research study conducted by American University explores the impact of crime reporting on public trust and social support in Northern Cyprus. The study found that media coverage of crime can negatively affect individuals' psychological well-being and social relationships, particularly in times of uncertainty such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The research emphasizes the need for a better understanding of media influence and its implications for trust and support. Both scholars and practitioners can benefit from these findings. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers from the Institute for the Future of Education explores the use of Citizen Science (CS) as an innovative educational approach to develop complex thinking skills in higher education. Through a bibliometric analysis of 28 articles from 2000 to 2022, the research demonstrates a strong link between CS projects and the enhancement of complex thinking competencies. The study concludes that CS can be a valuable component of higher education curricula, offering a practical method for developing critical competencies in students. This research provides a foundation for future studies in the context of global educational demands. [Extracted from the article]

A recent research article from the University of Liverpool explores the role of fiction in creating a sense of community in contemporary African novels. The essay examines the use of orality and realism in literature, arguing that these elements provide a broader perspective of reality than capitalist notions of time and development. The article specifically analyzes Veronique Tadjo's novel "In the Company of Men" as an invitation to community in the face of diseases like Ebola and COVID-19. The research concludes that Tadjo's book serves as a cultural memory of collective survival and calls for more expansive forms of imagination for the future. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report from Menlo College discusses the relationship between college student voter turnout and the teaching of democracy in higher education. The research found that despite efforts to increase voter registration among college students during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still barriers that restrict the effectiveness of these efforts. Students need assistance in determining party affiliation and registering with their campus address. The study also found that students acted as knowledge brokers, sharing information about voter registration with their families. For more information, the full research article can be accessed for free. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on academic institutions and the shift to online learning. It highlights the efforts of the Society for French Historical Studies to honor David Kammerling Smith through a virtual conference on digital humanities. The research concludes that the papers presented at the conference have been expanded and a new theme of "critical digital humanities" has been developed. The article provides contact information for further inquiries and includes keywords related to the topic. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at King Saud University in Saudi Arabia compared the effectiveness of online distance learning and traditional in-person education. The study analyzed the final test scores of freshman students in five core courses over the 2020 and 2021 academic years. Initially, students in online settings scored lower, but after adjusting for variables, a more nuanced picture emerged. The study emphasizes the need for a data-driven approach when integrating online learning in higher education and highlights the importance of considering contextual factors. The research encourages educational administrators and policymakers to thoroughly evaluate the impact of online formats on learning outcomes to optimize educational effectiveness and student success. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by researchers at Polytechnic University Milan explores the epistemic battles that have arisen during the COVID-19 pandemic at the science-society interface. The researchers analyze three specific controversies related to empirical evidence, expertise, and model projections, and identify the contested prioritization of specific types of scientific knowledge as a key factor in these disputes. To overcome these deadlocks, the study proposes the use of epistemic pluralism and contextualism as conceptual tools, which can provide guidance for science-based policy debates. The full research article is available for free through Springer Nature. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Tsinghua University reveals that urban dwellers in the United States experience inequality in accessing urban facilities, resulting in distinct travel and visitation patterns based on residents' demographic backgrounds. The study utilized a novel Counterfactual RANdom-walks-based Embedding (CRANE) method to analyze mobility patterns and identify prevalent accessibility gaps at the micro neighborhood level. The findings indicate significant income and racial disparities in mobility frequency and visitation rates to sports and education venues, with bachelor's degree holders experiencing greater mobility reduction during the COVID-19 crisis. The researchers emphasize the need for urgent urban design policies to address these accessibility gaps. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted at Vaal University of Technology in South Africa examined the perceptions of heads of departments and directors of directorates on "free" tertiary education in relation to operational budgeting within a public university in the Gauteng province. The study found that participants welcomed the concept of "free" tertiary education but expressed skepticism about its sustainability. The implementation of "free" tertiary education in a developing economy like South Africa was found to have negative effects and increase the financial burden on taxpayers. The study concluded that insufficient funding for the model would likely keep "free" tertiary education as a pressing issue in the educational sector in South Africa. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Mid-Sweden University examined the perceptions of study strategies among university students before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found that the pandemic exacerbated differences between students who employed deep-learning strategies and those who relied on surface-learning strategies. Students who already practiced self-regulated learning were able to further develop their study strategies during the pandemic, while struggling students experienced increased helplessness during the transition to full distance education. The researchers recommend that teachers pay increased attention to study strategies in order to create equal conditions for diverse groups of students. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine examined the progress of diversity in senior academic and management roles in higher education in England and Wales. The study found that there has been an increase in the representation of ethnic minority females in these positions, but disparities still exist, particularly for Black females. Institutions that received diversity awards demonstrated increasing gender and racial diversity without conflicting effects. The study recommends further research to investigate structural factors affecting ethnic minorities in higher education and to assess the impact of external factors like the COVID-19 pandemic on the diversity agenda. [Extracted from the article]