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From Understanding to Testimony: Reconstructing the Philosophy of Testimony through Hermeneutics

This paper argues that the philosophy of testimony should shift from an epistemological focus on knowledge transmission to a hermeneutical and ethical framework grounded in Heideggerian *Mitsein*, Gadamerian dialogue, and Ricoeurian attestation, thereby reconceiving testimony as a primordial act of intersubjective understanding and ethical commitment essential for addressing historical trauma.

Guanghuan Xie2026-08-14
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Governance Fragmentation Shapes Family Farming Implementation for Sustainable Rural Development in Indonesia and the Philippines

This paper argues that while family farming is crucial for sustainable rural development, its effective implementation in Indonesia and the Philippines is hindered by distinct forms of governance fragmentation—territorial-regulatory in Indonesia and functional-vertical in the Philippines—highlighting that successful policy outcomes depend as much on institutional coordination capacity as on strong legislative commitments.

Daniel Ruiz de Garibay, Muhammad Danial bin Azman2026-08-14
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From Partnership to Hostility: The Erosion of France’s Influence in the Sahel States of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger

This paper employs Kwame Nkrumah's Neocolonialism Theory and qualitative documentary research to argue that France's declining influence in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger stems from the Sahel states' rejection of post-colonial dependencies—such as the CFA Franc and French military presence—in favor of reclaiming sovereignty and aligning with alternative powers like Russia, China, and Turkey.

Emeka Vincent Ezeanya, Chukwuemeka Enyiazu, Perpetua Anierobi Ogomegbunam, Ndubuisi Isaac2026-08-14
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College Students' Experiences of Learning Evolution and Negotiating Science and Belief in a Culturally Diverse Philippine Context

This qualitative study of 27 biology education students in Mindanao, Philippines, reveals that while learning evolution presents conceptual challenges and tensions with religious beliefs, students successfully negotiate these conflicts through culturally responsive, evidence-based, and dialogic instructional approaches that foster scientific literacy and critical thinking.

Vanjoreeh A. Madale2026-08-14
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Responsible Judicial AI Governance for Artificial Intelligence Assisted Legal Research and Judicial Discretion in Uganda

This article examines the impact of AI-assisted legal research on judicial discretion within Uganda's superior courts, arguing that while AI shapes the informational environment of adjudication rather than replacing judicial authority, a "Responsible Judicial AI Governance Framework" is essential to safeguard constitutional values, judicial independence, and the rule of law.

Javason Kamugisha2026-08-14
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The Impact of Unmet Career Advancement Expectations on the Motivation and Retention of Young Malaysian Professionals

This qualitative study reveals that unmet career advancement expectations significantly erode the motivation and retention of young Malaysian professionals by breaching the psychological contract, thereby necessitating systemic organizational reforms such as transparent promotion criteria and structured mentorship to align with modern career values and support sustainable development.

SHARMILA DEWI RAMACHANDRAN, V KALAIVANI VIJAYAKUMAR, SUKHMEET KAUR, ANURADHA IDDAGODA2026-08-14
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Interactional Gestural Synchrony as a Mechanism of Embodied Learning: A Theoretical Account

This article proposes a theoretical account arguing that synchronized gestural interactions between teachers and learners serve as a distinct interpersonal mechanism for embodied learning by temporally aligning internal sensorimotor simulation, overt gestural enactment, and instructional modeling to strengthen shared attention, stabilize representations, and consolidate memory.

Omid Khatin-Zadeh, Arash Ghahraman, Hassan Banaruee2026-08-14
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From Entrapment to Recognition: Women’s Experience of Emprise in Intimate Partner Violence – A Qualitative Study

This qualitative study explores how French women experience and gradually recognize *emprise* (coercive control) in intimate partner violence, revealing that moving from initial awareness to full recognition involves a progressive process of identifying their situation through external explanatory frameworks, which ultimately reduces self-blame and aids recovery.

Emeline PASDELOUP, Maxime PAUTRAT, Christelle CHAMANT2026-08-14