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Partial measurement limits the cumulative evidence for behavioural theories of climate adaptation

A review of 222 studies reveals that behavioural theories of climate adaptation are rarely measured comprehensively or reproducibly, as researchers favor easily measurable constructs over policy-relevant ones, thereby limiting the ability to reliably pool evidence and test theoretical validity.

Sungju Han, Samuel RUFAT, Mariana de Brito, Paul Hudson, Victor Santoni, Sofiia Skipor, Lisa Köhler, Elsa Giffard, Emanu (…)2026-08-27
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Event-Aligned Learning Analytics for Instructor Priority Review: Preceding Performance Signals and Task-Progression Interruption in a Large-Scale Online Course

This study demonstrates that analyzing interpretable within-task performance signals preceding task-progression interruptions in large-scale online courses enables instructors to prioritize resource-constrained reviews at critical transition points, effectively identifying over half of subsequent student interruptions by focusing on a small fraction of the at-risk population.

Zhaohong Zuo2026-08-27
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Empowering Rural Learners: Assessing the Impact of Home Economics Education on Life Skills Acquisition in a Zambian Secondary School

This mixed-methods study of Syakalyabanyama Secondary School in rural Zambia finds that while Home Economics education effectively empowers students with foundational life skills like hygiene and cooking, its full transformative potential is currently constrained by significant resource limitations that hinder advanced practical and financial skill acquisition.

Matilda Mapiki, Chileleko Mapiki, Anna Phiri, Ephraim Mapiki2026-08-27
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Psychoeducation in the Shadow of Gender Roles: Challenges after the 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake

This exploratory study of six women in Istanbul following the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes found that while a six-week CBT-based psychoeducation program yielded no statistically significant improvements in mental health metrics, qualitative insights revealed that chronic gendered structural inequalities and family dynamics overshadowed potential gains, suggesting that short-term interventions alone are insufficient for recovery in such high-adversity contexts.

Ekin Emiral, Yıldız Bilge, Lütfiye Söğütlü, Esra Tosun2026-08-27
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Do Elite Universities Monopolize Elite Positions in Society? —Evidence from 170 Million Cross-Sector Career Histories Worldwide over Four Decades

Drawing on a global dataset of 170 million career histories from 1985 to 2024, this study reveals that elite universities have solidified a persistent and intensifying monopoly over access to elite positions across academia, business, and government, functioning as structured channels for class reproduction that extend beyond mere talent selection to actively accelerate career advancement for their graduates.

Jin Liu, Songyue Lin, Kaizhe Chen, Boyang Hao2026-08-27
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Where sports facilities sit: Spatial inequality in access and residents’ mental health

This study demonstrates that in China, the spatial inequality of public sports facility access—not just the overall supply—is a significant determinant of residents' mental health, as uneven distribution increases depressive symptoms by reducing physical activity and neighborhood trust, with these adverse effects disproportionately impacting low-income, less-educated, and rural-registered populations.

Mengzhao Han, Haoran Huang, Jimi Liu, Heng Gao, Bailing Li, Qingtian Wang2026-08-27