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Institutional Framework for Adoption of Open Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) Programmes at Malawi School of Government (MSG)

This mixed-methods study utilizes TPACK, SAMR, and Diffusion of Innovation models to develop an institutional framework for adopting Open Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) programmes at Malawi's School of Government, identifying critical success factors such as internet connectivity, appropriate devices, self-instructional materials, and effective lecturer-learner interactions.

Edward Mwalabu, Kumbukani Mumba, Lughano Kayisi, Brighton Linde2026-10-09
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The Gothic Ontology of Capital: A Tripartite Metaphorical Intervention in Digital Capitalism

This paper argues that Marx's use of Gothic metaphors—the "Dancing Table," "Vampire," and "Mechanical Monster"—constitutes a rigorous three-tiered analytical framework that exposes the spectral inversion, parasitic extraction, and demonic institutionalization of digital capitalism, thereby revealing its fundamental dependence on living labor as a site for systemic critique and reappropriation.

Jiji CHEN2026-10-09
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Leisure participation and subjective well-being in China over two decades: a harmonized analysis with double machine learning and Shapley explanations

This study harmonizes twelve waves of the Chinese General Social Survey (2003–2023) to reveal that while leisure participation in China has shifted toward digital and physical activities, only exercise and television viewing show modest positive associations with subjective well-being, with machine learning and Shapley analyses confirming exercise as the most influential activity among twelve types.

Wenlian Zhang, Lihua Shen, Yuge Zhao, Gennian Tang2026-10-09
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The Moderating Role of Staff Training and Mediating Role of Venue Reputation in Accessible MICE Tourism: Effects on Business Event Satisfaction

This study demonstrates that physical and information accessibility significantly enhance business event satisfaction for attendees with disabilities in MICE tourism, a relationship that is strengthened by staff training and partially mediated by venue reputation, suggesting that accessibility should be marketed as a strategic competitive advantage rather than mere compliance.

Xusanov Chari Kadirovich, Nurullaeva Malika Samadjon qizi, Amir Shahzad Ahmad Shah, Muhammad Ramzan Ali, Vokhidova Mehri (…)2026-10-09
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Adverse childhood experiences and developmental outcomes in adolescents in residential care: A comparison of cumulative and person-based approaches

This study demonstrates that combining cumulative and person-centered approaches provides a more nuanced understanding of how adverse childhood experiences impact developmental outcomes in adolescents in residential care, revealing that specific patterns of adversity, such as high ACEs with low neglect, are particularly detrimental.

Lorena Maneiro, Laura López-Romero, Nerea Llerena2026-10-09
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Reading the Reader: When Do News Interactions Reveal Momentary Viewpoint Openness?

This paper investigates "momentary viewpoint openness" across three datasets to demonstrate that while readers exhibit consistent individual differences in trustworthiness judgments of opposing sources, their actual choices and article openings are better predicted by immediate context and general tendencies rather than by recurring personal preferences for opposing viewpoints.

Bruce Ferwerda2026-10-09
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From Global Commitments to Country Programming: Coherence Challenges in Multilateral Food Security Governance

This article addresses persistent gaps between global food security commitments and country-level programming by introducing the Multi-level Coherence Breakdown Model (MCBM), a framework that integrates institutional, coordination, and financial dimensions to analyze and propose solutions for coherence challenges within the Rome-Based Agencies and the UN development system.

Javier García Bravo, Ricardo Rapallo, Davide Agretto, Maria Teresa Gomez-Villarino2026-10-09
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Provision of Educational and Psycho-Social Support Services to Students with Disabilities in Ethiopia’s Gedeo Zone Primary Schools in Education with a stream of Inclusive Education)

This mixed-methods study investigates the provision of educational and psycho-social support for students with disabilities in Ethiopia's Gedeo Zone primary schools, revealing that critical barriers such as insufficient assistive technology, inadequate teacher training, and negative social attitudes hinder effective support, thereby necessitating collaborative efforts among stakeholders to improve inclusive education.

Damene Malado, Mesay Petros2026-10-09
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Financial Stress, Communication Quality, and Marital Satisfaction among Married Individuals: Examining the Moderating Role of Conflict Resolution Skills

This study of 400 married Pakistani individuals reveals that while financial stress negatively impacts marital satisfaction and communication quality positively influences it, conflict resolution skills serve as a crucial moderating factor that buffers the detrimental effects of financial stress and amplifies the benefits of effective communication.

Areej Nasir, Hassan Iqbal2026-10-09