The sources, tools, and methods of funding infrastructure assets must drastically change in response to the growing demand for infrastructure financing in developing nations. The same applies to Zimbabwe like other countries of the world where the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires investment in fundamental economic and social infrastructure in addition to the funding needs of traditional infrastructure. Amongst budgetary constraints, Zimbabwe is confronted with a si...

Sociology  Economics 

This paper examines the legislative evolution of vocational education policy in U.S. higher education, spanning from the Morrill Land-Grant Act of 1862 to the Carl D. Perkins Act V of 2018. This study employs a historical-interpretive framework to assess five significant legislative measures—the Morrill Act, Smith-Hughes Act, Vocational Education Act of 1963, Vocational Education Amendments of 1968, and the Perkins Acts—focusing on their impacts on institutional identity, equality, and access. T...

Pedagogy  Public Policy 

This study proposes a Universal Design for Learning (UDL)-based framework to enhance inclusivity, engagement, and accessibility in Ghana’s Primary 3 Mathematics curriculum. Although Ghana’s Education Strategic Plan (2018-2030) emphasizes equity and quality, current instructional practices often rely on lecture-heavy methods that limit participation for students with diverse linguistic, cognitive, and sensory needs. Drawing on UDL’s principles of multiple means of representation, action and expre...

Pedagogy  Mathematics Education  Curriculum Development  Teaching and Learning Technologies  Educational Technology 

In general, tropical fruits, especially those considered non-traditional, are currently in high demand in both domestic and international markets, whether fresh or processed. The soursop fruit and its cultivation in particular have the potential to become an activity that generates employment and income for producers in the Yucatan Peninsula, provided that a shift from backyard production to technified commercial production is considered. Therefore, the objective of this research was to identify...

Agricultural Engineering 

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) has emerged as a widely endorsed framework for creating equitable, accessible, and flexible learning environments. When paired with technology integration, UDL offers significant potential for addressing learner variability and removing instructional barriers. This paper presents a review and critical synthesis of peer-reviewed studies published over the past two decades that examine the application of technology-supported UDL in inclusive education contexts. ...

Pedagogy 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming classroom assessment by enabling adaptive, data-driven, and personalized approaches that extend beyond the limitations of traditional methods. This paper presents a systematic literature review of recent peer-reviewed studies focusing on AI integration in both formative and summative assessments. The review synthesizes evidence on four thematic areas: personalization, efficiency, and scalability; equity and inclusion challenges; ethical and tr...

Pedagogy 

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is the second leading cause worldwide of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and CKD-related mortality. Previous reports indicated an increased risk of CKD in the Lao PDR due to poor diet and poor physical activity. There was an increase in the number of CKD patients, from 4.24% in 2020 to 8.55% in 2022. This cross-sectional study aims to examine factors in self-care behaviour among people with type 2 DM who visited three tertiary care hospitals in Lao PDR. The study was conducte...

Diabetes & Endocrinology 

This paper explores the brand internationalization strategy of BYD, a leading Chinese manufacturer of electric vehicles (EVs), focusing on the underlying motivations, opportunities, and challenges faced in the global marketplace. The study examines the reasons behind BYD’s strategic shifts, including the necessity to diversify revenue sources and mitigate risks associated with reliance on the saturated domestic market. Furthermore, it analyses the advantages of leveraging technological innovatio...

Business Management  Marketing  Marketing Theory and Applications 

The present research paper is a detailed study of the architectural design and structural analysis of a 21-story multifunctional tall building that is proposed to be constructed in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The architecture of the building is based on the high-rise buildings of Shanghai, which combine modern architectural design and functionality. The building has a mixed-use design where the ground floor to the 4th floor are commercial retail space and the 5th to the 21st floor are residential units, ...

Architecture  Civil Engineering 

This study examined the role of gender equality in promoting food security among households in Kumi Municipality, Uganda. Utilizing a cross-sectional research design and employing both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, the study triangulated data to enhance the reliability and depth of its findings. It focused on how access to land, financial resources, education, and justice affects agricultural productivity and food availability across gender lines. The findings indicate that women d...

Sociology