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Motivational climate, intrinsic motivation, psychological need satisfaction, and intensity during FIT FIRST 10 lessons and physical education lessons in the Generation Healthy Kids trial

Although the FIT FIRST 10 multisport concept created a more empowering motivational climate than traditional physical education, pupils in the control group reported slightly higher psychological need satisfaction and intrinsic motivation, with no significant differences observed in training intensity between the two approaches.

Malte Nejst Larsen, Johanne Aaskilde-Schneider, Victor Emil Svaerke, Paulina Sander Melby, Kristian P. Overgaard, Mette (…)2026-06-25
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Identifying Early Mathematics Learning Difficulty Risk: A Cross-Sectional Evaluation of Rating- and Performance-Based Tiered Screening

This cross-sectional study of 111 preschoolers demonstrates that while rating-based tools like the LDESSS offer high sensitivity for early risk detection, integrating them with performance-based cognitive assessments within a tiered screening framework significantly improves the accuracy of identifying mathematics learning difficulties.

Muhammet Yasin Yassıkaya, İbrahim Halil Diken, Sinan Olkun, Veysel Aksoy, Mehmet Okur2026-06-24
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The Mediating Effect of Deep Teaching Practices on Data Driven Quality Leadership and Deep Learning

This study validates a Quality Data-Driven Leadership (QDDL) model in Aceh Province, revealing that Deep Teaching Practices fully mediate the relationship between leadership and Deep Learning implementation, meaning leadership must first strengthen teaching practices to successfully drive educational transformation.

Nasir Usman, Amiruddin Amiruddin, Murniati AR, Ulfah Irani Z, Niswanto Niswanto, Hendra Darmawan2026-06-24
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Bioethical Parameters for Judicial Decision-Making in Public Health Emergencies: A Normative Framework Derived from COVID-19 Health Judicialization in Brazil

This study proposes the Bioethical Matrix for Judicial Orientation in Sanitary Emergencies (BMJOSE), a normative framework derived from an analysis of 585 Brazilian judicial decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic, which integrates principlist, social, and public health ethics to guide courts in making equitable, evidence-based, and non-arbitrary decisions regarding resource allocation and health governance during public health crises.

Felipe Gabriel Barbosa de Oliveira, Simone Luzia Fidélis de Oliveira, Alessandra Lima Fontenele, Dirce Bellezi Guilhem2026-06-24
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Effects of Meal Assistance Service for Older Adults on Their Volunteer Participation: Evidence from China

Using 2023 China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey data, this study demonstrates that community meal assistance services significantly boost older adults' volunteer participation, particularly among service users and across instrumental, social, and knowledge-based activities, thereby highlighting the critical role of public services in fostering active aging beyond individual factors.

Hui Liu, Xiaotong Jiao2026-06-24
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Islamic Early Childhood Education in Jambi, Indonesia: Historical Development, Policy Transformation, and Institutional Change (1945–2025)

This study traces the historical evolution, policy shifts, and institutional growth of Islamic early childhood education in Jambi, Indonesia, from 1945 to 2025, highlighting its transformation from informal community initiatives to a standardized, quality-focused system while navigating the ongoing tension between preserving Islamic identity and meeting national educational standards.

Kompri Kompri, Mastikawati Mastikawati, Husin Husin2026-06-24
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Pilot Development and Preliminary Validation of a Holistic Early Childhood Development Scale for Ethiopian Children Aged 6 Years

This study presents the development and preliminary validation of the 39-item Early Childhood Holistic Development Scale (ECHDS) for Ethiopian 6-year-olds, demonstrating its strong initial psychometric properties, including acceptable internal consistency and a coherent factor structure, as a culturally grounded tool for assessing multidimensional developmental competencies.

Dakamo Dereje2026-06-24