📄 social science

Configurational Pathways to Olympic Inclusion: A Fuzzy-Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis Method

This study employs fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) to demonstrate that Olympic inclusion for emerging sports is determined by specific configurational pathways of multiple factors—particularly the frequency of international competitions—rather than any single independent variable, offering strategic insights for sports organizations seeking recognition.

Zhuang Yongbin, Kim Sungmin2026-07-03
📄 social science

Rethinking Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for Young People with Disabilities in Zimbabwe

This study argues that improving sexual and reproductive health access for young people with disabilities in Zimbabwe requires shifting from a service-centric focus on barriers to a community-centric approach that builds "SRHR competence"—defined by six dimensions including recognition, inclusive knowledge, and collective ownership—to foster environments where communities actively support the sexual citizenship and wellbeing of these marginalized youth.

Choolwe Mphanza Muzyamba2026-07-03
📄 social science

Exploring the Relationships Among perceived school support, teacher efficacy, and teachers’ attitudes towards inclusive practice in Bangladesh: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

This study utilizes structural equation modeling in Bangladesh to reveal that while perceived school support does not directly influence teachers' attitudes toward inclusive education, it significantly shapes these attitudes indirectly by enhancing teachers' self-efficacy.

N.A.M. Faisal Ahmed, Mst. Anamika Yeas Yeasmin, Md. Sajib Hossain, Fowjia Fariha, Md. Shahidul Islam, Mohammad Ali, Moha (…)2026-07-03
📄 social science

The EMPOWER Framework: A Multi-Level Approach to Enhancing English Medium Education in Multilingual Higher Education Contexts

This study introduces the EMPOWER Framework, a multi-level model derived from interviews with university leaders in Kazakhstan, to conceptualize the intersecting organizational, instructional, and student-oriented dimensions of English Medium Education and guide sustainable policy development in multilingual higher education contexts.

Davronzhon Gaipov, Saule Tulepova, Madina Bekturova, Assel Chaklikova2026-07-03
📄 social science

The Access-Interest Nexus: A Mini Review of Spatial, Demographic, and Institutional Determinants of Reading Engagement in Libraries

This mini review synthesizes twelve studies to demonstrate that equitable library access—encompassing spatial, socioeconomic, digital, and design dimensions—is a direct causal driver of reading engagement, rather than merely a background condition, suggesting that removing access barriers is essential for fostering a reading-oriented society.

Adinda Nisa Rizqi Utami, Moses Glorino Rumambo Pandin2026-07-03
📄 social science

Bridging the Gap Between Digital Literacy and Academic Interest in Higher Education: A Systematic Literature Review of Human-Centered Educational Technology

This systematic literature review of 63 studies demonstrates that human-centered educational technology, which prioritizes cognitive load, self-regulation, and equity, significantly enhances student engagement and learning outcomes in higher education compared to technology-centric approaches, while highlighting the need for coordinated pedagogical, infrastructural, and faculty development strategies to overcome persistent barriers like the digital divide.

Abiyyu Arib Mahyiyuddin, Erlita2026-07-03
📄 social science

Strengthening Sustainable Clean Water Supply through Local Government Governance: A Mini Literature Review on Institutional Capacity, Collaborative Governance, and Infrastructure Financing

This mini literature review argues that achieving sustainable clean water access depends less on physical infrastructure alone and more on strengthening local government capacity, fostering collaborative governance, and implementing equitable financing mechanisms to overcome institutional fragmentation and political interference.

haninda aulia, Moses Glorino Rumambo Pandin2026-07-03