A quasi-experimental correlational study analysing GPA differences across the nine Enneagram personality archetypes among Brazilian high school students. Extends personality-and-achievement research beyond the higher-education, Western/Asian settings that dominate the literature. Found differences across archetypes that were statistically insignificant, with weak correlations (r < 0.2) throughout — concluding that personality archetypes are not reliable predictors of academic achievement in this context.

Surveys 60 teenage athletes across 15 sports to map four core mental health challenges — performance anxiety, peer pressure, confidence-related stress, and perfectionism — then tests three leading LLMs against 20 scenario-based prompts drawn from those responses. Finds a wide gap between need and available support, with most athletes pushing through alone, and identifies a hybrid AI-human model as the preferred way to close it.

Traces how cultural norms around fidelity, marriage, and honour — alongside caste structures and systemic failures — sustain domestic violence in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where reported rates exceed the national average. Draws on interviews with an NGO founder, a government minister, and a survivor to identify gaps in legal access, digital literacy, and rural support, and argues for grassroots NGOs as the bridge between policy and practice.

Examines India's renewable energy sector against its net-zero-by-2070 and 500 GW-by-2030 targets, arguing that an investment surge is needed and that air pollution is a major and underweighted driver of current and future economic losses. Explores solar power's potential alongside PLI schemes and electric vehicle fleets, while noting that existing research underengages with local communities and consumer perspectives.

A mixed-method study drawing on Likert-scale questionnaires from 17–18-year-old computer science students and professional educators, set against a literature review of NEP 2020 and international AI-in-education research. Both groups agree AI boosts engagement, efficiency, and personalisation, but raise concerns about over-reliance, ethical lapses, and unequal infrastructure — leading to recommendations for students, experts, and curriculum designers.

A cross-sectional survey of 41 UAE adolescents aged 16–18 examining social media usage against satisfaction with specific body features and willingness to seek help. Finds that more time ruminating on perceived flaws tracks with more social comparison, and that heavier users report more negative effects on their psyche — though behavioural impairment such as social avoidance was absent, suggesting symptoms remained subclinical.

Makes the case for Michael Reynolds' Earthship as the only net-zero home model designed to autonomously meet all four basic human needs — water, food, energy, and climate control. Positions single-family homes in developed nations as a major emissions offender and argues the Earthship's versatility, affordability, scalability, and use of recycled materials make it a viable answer.

Examines the environmental risks of exploiting fossil fuel reserves in the Liguasan Marsh and compares them with the potential benefits for Philippine energy self-sufficiency.

This study examines how changes in Chinese landscape painting from the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period to the Northern Song Dynasty reflected broader political and cultural transformations. Through a comparative analysis of six paintings, it explores changes in composition, brushwork, ink, spatial organization, and the relationship between humans and nature.

This study investigates how different concentrations of FeCl3 affect the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide by analyzing changes in the Arrhenius factor. Using a pressure sensor to measure oxygen production, the experiment identifies the catalyst concentration associated with the maximum Arrhenius value and explores applications in processes such as wastewater treatment.

This paper examines major observational evidence for dark matter, including galactic rotation curves, cosmic microwave background anisotropies, and gravitational lensing. It also compares theoretical possibilities such as Supersymmetry, Primordial Black Holes, and Weakly Interacting Massive Particles.

This study explores the ethical and practical challenges of integrating artificial intelligence into business law firms. Drawing on interviews with legal professionals and a federal judge, it examines AI hallucinations, client confidentiality, legal accountability, human verification, and the impact of AI on junior attorneys.

This study investigates digital literacy and inclusion among immigrant senior citizens in Antwerp, Belgium. Through workshops with South Asian women aged 60 and over, it examines technical, linguistic, cultural, and confidence-related barriers and considers how targeted training can improve digital participation.

This engineering paper presents the design of a smart knee brace that integrates motion, flex, and pressure sensors to monitor knee biomechanics in real time. Using an ESP32 microcontroller and Bluetooth Low Energy communication, the device provides immediate feedback on potentially harmful movement patterns while remaining lightweight and cost-effective. The study also evaluates fabrication methods, production feasibility, and its potential to improve injury prevention and rehabilitation through accessible wearable technology.

Using a mixed-methods approach that combines merchant and customer surveys with government reports and academic literature, this study evaluates the impact of Indonesia's QRIS digital payment system on financial inclusion. The findings show that QRIS has lowered transaction costs, improved payment efficiency, and expanded access to formal financial services, particularly for MSMEs, while highlighting digital literacy and infrastructure gaps that continue to limit adoption in rural communities.

This literature review synthesizes 31 studies to evaluate whether cardiac MRI could serve as a widespread screening tool for cardiovascular risk. Focusing on two underrepresented groups — women and patients with MR-conditional pacemakers — the review finds that CMR results are consistently strong predictors of major adverse cardiovascular events, and that CMR is most cost-effective as a secondary screening tool in low-to-moderate risk populations.

This experimental study investigates how increasing ethanol concentrations affect the growth of Bacillus subtilis var. natto using OD600 spectrophotometric analysis. The results demonstrate a clear concentration-dependent inhibition of bacterial growth, with complete suppression at 10% ethanol, providing insights into microbial stress responses and the optimization of fermentation conditions and gut microbiome research.

Through Likert-scale surveys and interviews with 24 smallholder farmers across three Subaks in Tabanan Regency, Bali, this study assesses farmers' readiness to adopt agricultural drone technology. Farmers responded positively across all ages, with an overall reception score of 4.31 out of 5, though limited technical training, high operational knowledge requirements, and expensive repair costs emerged as key barriers to full adoption.

This analytical review compares five major aerodynamic wing configurations — straight, swept, variable sweep, delta, and oblique wings — for supersonic aircraft. By examining aerodynamic performance, wave drag, fuel efficiency, structural considerations, and historical applications, the paper evaluates the strengths and limitations of each design and discusses their suitability for future commercial and military supersonic aviation.

This literature review traces the evolution of the black hole concept, from Newtonian gravity and Michell's "dark stars" to Einstein's general relativity and the Schwarzschild solution. It examines the three main classifications of black holes — stellar-mass, supermassive, and intermediate-mass — and explores hypothetical extensions such as white holes, while identifying the open questions that remain in our understanding of these cosmic entities.

A qualitative study drawing on interviews with five dream researchers to examine how lucid dreaming can be used to reshape dream content. Covers induction techniques (MILD, WILD, Wake-Back-to-Bed, galantamine), the neurobiology of lucidity in REM sleep, and the potential of lucid dreaming therapy as a treatment for chronic nightmares and PTSD-related dreams.

A critical discourse analysis of 14 TikTok videos drawn from election-related hashtags during the 2024 U.S. presidential race. Identifies four dominant discursive strategies — mockery, patriotism, future projection, and authenticity vs. inauthenticity — and examines how algorithmic amplification, echo chambers, and audiovisual framing shape political perception on the platform.

A comparative literature-based analysis of three gene therapy approaches — rAAV vectors, naked DNA vectors, and CRISPR/Cas9 editing — tested in PKU mouse models. Evaluates each on phenylalanine reduction, durability, safety, and mutation flexibility, concluding that CRISPR/Cas9 holds the greatest curative potential despite unresolved editing-efficiency and off-target concerns.

A 15-day controlled experiment growing 15 mangrove propagules in sediment dosed with 0 g, 15 g, and 30 g of polyethylene microplastics. Survival fell from 80% in the control to 20% at the highest concentration, indicating a strong negative relationship and pointing to sediment quality management as a priority in coastal restoration.

Applies Critical Discourse Analysis alongside Said's Orientalism and Herman and Chomsky's propaganda model to Western news coverage and government speeches surrounding the Iraq War. Examines how rhetorical framing, embedded journalism, and reliance on official sources manufactured public consent for military action later shown to rest on false intelligence.

Evaluating the Predictive Accuracy of FIFA/EAFC 25: A Comparative Analysis of Video Game Simulations and Real-World Premier League Match Outcomes

This paper asks whether nationalism and globalism are fundamentally at odds or capable of coexistence. Drawing on thinkers like Anderson and Tamir, it traces the origins of nationalism and examines flashpoints such as the US–China trade war, climate action versus fossil-fuel economies, and the role of sustainability in business. It argues that the two forces are most effective in cooperation rather than conflict, connecting humanity across borders in a shared planetary existence.

Using a mixed-method approach that pairs interviews with migrant workers and soup-kitchen volunteers with a public survey and secondary research, this study examines labor exploitation, poor living conditions, and weak enforcement of labor protections in Singapore. It reveals a gap between the country's progressive economy and the treatment of its migrant workforce, and calls for stronger law enforcement, better housing, and greater social integration to safeguard workers' dignity.

This literature review synthesizes research on why oral chemotherapy adherence remains suboptimal in pediatric ALL, despite its critical role in remission. It organizes the barriers into patient, clinician, treatment, and socioeconomic categories, then matches each with practical interventions drawn from existing studies and interviews with pediatric oncologists. Findings indicate the vast majority of patients experience at least one adherence barrier, underscoring the need for targeted, easily implementable solutions.

This study explores how stress, when reframed as a challenge rather than a threat, can benefit academic performance. Grounded in the biopsychosocial model, cognitive appraisal theory, and eustress theory, it surveys 130 participants aged 16–30, finding that 87.6% felt stress motivated them to work harder and 69.8% credited it with improving their performance. It highlights reappraisal strategies while noting that chronic, unmanaged stress can lead to burnout.

A comparison of pre-2014 V8 combustion engines and the modern hybrid V6 power units used in Formula 1, evaluating horsepower, RPM, fuel consumption, and lap times. The study finds the hybrid units deliver more power with lower fuel use, supporting both performance and the sport's sustainability goals.

A historical study of the Kaiten manned-torpedo program deployed by the Imperial Japanese Navy in the final stages of WWII, exploring its origins, its role within Japan's Tokubetsu special-attack forces, and its significance for wartime nationalism.

A medical imaging study examining how radiation therapy for left-sided breast cancer affects blood flow to the heart, comparing photon and proton therapy patients to better understand radiation-induced cardiac injury and improve treatment.

A literature review of how carbohydrate, protein, fat, and hydration levels influence rock-climbing performance, offering intake recommendations for climbers at different training intensities and evaluating supplements such as glycerol and creatine.

An analysis of how figurative language — especially imagery and metaphor — has fueled social change movements such as women's suffrage, abolition, and Black Lives Matter, positioning literature as a powerful catalyst for global progress.

A survey-based study of entrepreneurial interest among young adults (ages 20–26) in Jakarta, examining vocational training, financial support, and motivation, and their perceived contribution to job creation, innovation, and economic growth.

An experimental study testing green mussels as a natural biofilter for polluted seawater in Jakarta Bay. The mussels significantly improved turbidity, color, and coliform levels, though heavy-metal concentrations remained unchanged.

A comparative review of leading dark matter candidates — including WIMPs, axions, and Primordial Black Holes — arguing that PBHs are the strongest contender while leaving open the possibility that dark matter is a combination of components.

A survey of consumers in Dubai on fast-fashion buying behavior and barriers to adopting sustainable alternatives. Despite high awareness of fast fashion's environmental impact, cost and convenience remain the dominant drivers of purchasing.