Diversity Of Opinion Research Articles

Residents’ perceptions of sustainable heritage tourism development in a rural municipality

ABSTRACT This research investigates the perceptions of rural communities in the Sekhukhune District Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa, towards sustainable heritage tourism development. It aims to comprehend local attitudes by analysing community views, recognising benefits and challenges, and assessing the potential for sustainable practices. The study, utilising a quantitative approach through a structured survey, reveals diverse opinions among rural residents. While acknowledging tourism's positive economic and cultural prospects, concerns arise about environmental impact and traditional lifestyle disruptions. The paper's significance lies in its distinct focus on rural communities, expanding beyond urban-centric research. It enriches the sustainable tourism discourse by presenting local perspectives and suggesting strategies aligning community aspirations with tourism development goals. Overall, the research highlights the necessity of involving and empowering rural communities, advocating for context-specific approaches that harmonise tourism growth with the preservation of rural heritage. This study provides crucial insights for policymakers and stakeholders shaping effective and inclusive strategies for sustainable heritage tourism development in rural areas.

THE INFLUENCE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION ON THE SUCCESS OF ETHNIC ENTREPRENEURS IN HWANGE DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE

The study explored the impact of entrepreneurship education on the success of ethnic entrepreneurs in Zimbabwes Hwange District. It uses a mixed-methods approach and a pragamatism perspective, involving 216 participants. The results reveal varied opinions on the relationship between education and entrepreneurship success. The study suggests continuous evaluation and enhancement of entrepreneurship education programs to address unique challenges faced by ethnic entrepreneurs. Further research is needed to improve understanding.

Leadership Skills in the Al-Driven Enterprise: Identifying New Competencies for Success and Humanities Conference

Leadership in AI-driven organizations demands a multifaceted skill set to navigate the complexities of rapidly evolving technology, diverse teams, and ethical considerations. A fundamental quality for leaders in these organizations is technical acumen. A foundational understanding of AI technologies, machine learning, and data science enables leaders to make informed decisions, effectively communicate with technical teams, and envision the strategic integration of AI within the organization.This study employs a quantitative research approach through a cross-sectional survey design to capture the perspectives of 100 employees, leaders, and HR representatives on leadership skills in AI-driven companies This study investigates diverse perspectives on leadership in technology-driven industries, examining opinions on traditional and contemporary leadership attributes. Findings highlight tensions between adaptability and resistance to change, varied views on the integration of technical knowledge, and diverse opinions on communication and emotional intelligence in leadership roles. The study underscores the need for adaptable leadership models that balance technical proficiency with traditional skills in response to the evolving nature of leadership in technology-driven environments.

MIDWIVES' PERCEPTIONS OF PREECLAMPSIA SCREENING

Background: Preeclampsia-related maternal mortality is a persistent issue globally, including in Indonesia. The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) recommends universal preeclampsia screening in obstetric services. In Indonesia's NTT Province, pregnant women are screened based on guidelines in the MCH book. Sikka Regency mandates midwives to use the KSPR and MCH manuals for risk factor screening In 2022, 154 out of 9,685 screened pregnant women exhibited signs of preeclampsia risk factors. Despite the reduction in maternal deaths in Sikka Regency, the number of deaths directly linked to preeclampsia increased from one in 2021 to four in 2022. Notably, at Watubaing Public Health Center, two cases of maternal death were specifically attributed to preeclampsia. This underscores a significant gap in midwives' perceptions and clinical practices, elevating maternal mortality risk. This study explores midwives' perceptions of preeclampsia screening. Method: Qualitative research with a phenomenological approach at Watubaing Public Health Center involved three informants selected through purposive sampling, meeting the inclusion criteria. Data collection, conducted from April to July 2023, comprised in-depth semi-structured interviews that were subsequently analyzed thematically. Results: Midwives’ expressed divergent opinions on preeclampsia screening, yet a consensus prevailed on its crucial importance. Conclusion: Midwives' perceptions of preeclampsia screening in ANC services are significantly shaped by internal and external factors, including knowledge and experience.

A model of senior Indigenous leadership in Australian higher education: An Indigenous academic perspective

PurposeSenior Indigenous leadership positions across the Australian higher education sector has increased over the past decade. Despite this advancement, there is limited understanding in terms of how to best integrate Indigenous leadership into existing governance structures of Australian universities. In 2018 the Walan Mayiny: Indigenous Leadership in Higher Education project commenced, aimed at establishing a model of best practice for the inclusivity of Indigenous leadership in higher education governance structures. This article presents key findings from the project, namely, a model of senior Indigenous leadership within the Australian universities based on the perceptions of a group of Indigenous academics.Design/methodology/approachThrough qualitative semi-structured interviews with Indigenous academic staff, the perceived value, characteristics and challenges of senior Indigenous leadership were examined. The varying opinions held by Indigenous academics in relation to the qualifications and experience required to fulfil a senior Indigenous leadership position were also highlighted. In doing so, a model of senior Indigenous leadership within the Australian higher education system is presented. The model of best practice presented in this article is underpinned by Indigenous Institutional Theory (Coates et al., 2022), a theoretical framework developed from the Walan Mayiny study.FindingsThe research findings highlight the diverse opinions of Indigenous academics in relation to the qualifications and experience required to fulfil a senior Indigenous leadership position. The six essential components are built upon the core characteristics, values and behaviours that senior Indigenous leaders need to have according to Indigenous academics, in order to advance Indigenous success within the academy.Originality/valueGiven Australian universities are being called upon to ensure that senior Indigenous leaders are in the best position possible to forge institutional change, senior Indigenous leaders within the academy may find the contextual Indigenous leadership model beneficial. The model allows one to uphold cultural integrity and fulfil the responsibilities and obligations of their higher education institution, while being able to serve their Indigenous colleagues and communities, leading to the advancement of Indigenous higher education outcomes. Importantly, the model can be adapted to suit all First Nations Peoples globally, who also find themselves working within the shackles of Western institutions.

Визуализация аргументации, глубокое разногласие и решение спора (на примере дискуссии о домогательствах)

Глубокое разногласие – это абнормальное расхождение во мнениях в споре. Рассмотрение подобного расхождения, развернувшегося в 2018 году в российских СМИ, при помощи методики, основанной на современных концепциях анализа аргументации, новой диалектике и логико-когнитивной теории аргументации, продемонстрировало потенциал цифровой визуализации, исключило интерпретацию решения как убедительного для сторон в содержательном смысле, но указало на компромиссный путь урегулирования разногласия как наиболее перспективный в условиях связи домогательств (харассмента) с дискриминацией, размытости социальных границ допустимости ухаживаний и отсутствия юридического определения домогательств как недопустимого поведения. We aim at demonstrating the potential of digital visualization of argumentation in searching and defining dispute resolution, and studying argumentation in the discussion (launched by a harassment conflict in 2018) with the help of the conceptions of the new dialectics and the logical-cognitive theory of argumentation. The digital visualization is done using the OVA software. The conflict and the discussion revealed legal, moral, and social aspects of the harassment problem in Russia, which affected the dispute resolution. At the first stage of the discussion analysis, the visualization allows discovering and reconstructing the arguments in relation to the parties’ divergence of opinions, and results in an argumentation map of the dispute, by means of which we establish the dispute outcomes at the second stage and determine the solution at the third stage. The advantage of the proposed method lies in the algorithm for determining the resolution of the dispute, to which digital visualization makes a significant contribution, acting as a convenient alternative of formalization. It allows identifying features of the argument, enhances the precision of argument evaluation by escaping from the risk of remaining indistinguishable in formulaic notation or flowcharts. The arguments resistant to the counterarguments form up the set of dispute outcomes, the subset of which convey the dispute resolution with respect to the type of dispute and the positions of the parties. The arguments are evaluated as sound or unsound by their replies to the critical questions formulated in relation to their structure, varying regarding the deductive, inductive, or plausible arguments. We reconstructed the discussion as two disputes about questions A: Did MP violate the norms of behavior by speaking or acting against the journalists? and B: Are actions like MP’s behavior harassments? We grouped the opinions of the participants in the discussion into four points of view: A1 – he did not violate, A2 – he violated, B3 – they are not, B4 – they are; identified three arguments in defense of each of A1, B3, and B4, four arguments in defense of A2; and visualized the parties’ positions and the outcomes of the disputes on three diagrams. The solution to the dispute A + B was the subset of four arguments that ensured the victory of A1 + B4: MP did not violate the norms of behavior for the lack of evidence of accusations, and this was not in his nature; harassments like MP’s actions are unacceptable, and since signs of courtships can be interpreted in different ways, accusations of indecent behavior must be brought and investigated immediately. The inconsistency in the dispute resolution in favor of A1 + B4 (MP did not violate the norms of behavior + such actions are harassments), convincing for the parties in the technical sense of the algorithm we employed, highlighted a deep disagreement between the parties about the admissibility of courtship. A deep disagreement is an abnormal divergence of opinions in a dispute, it ruled out the interpretation of the decision as convincing for the parties in a meaningful sense, but indicated a persuasive compromise way of resolving the disagreement.

Do Investors Underestimate the Risk of Asset Bubbles? ——Evidence from the Goodwill Bubbles of Chinese Listed Companies

ABSTRACT We investigate the extent of investors’ awareness of the bubble risk of assets’ fundamental value by examining Chinese listed companies’ goodwill bubbles. We find that firms with larger goodwill have a higher possibility of goodwill impairment recognition in the future, indicating a higher bubble risk of companies’ assets fundamental. Next, we find that firms with more goodwill experience lower stock returns in subsequent 1–3 years, which means investors do not demand corresponding risk compensation and underestimate the goodwill bubble risk for these firms. Furthermore, we investigate five behavioral biases driving investors to underestimate the bubble risk. The results show that investors’ gambling preference for bubble assets is the key driver, while investors limited attention, extrapolation, opinion divergence, and earnings expectation are not applicable in our setting. Our study suggests that investors’ gambling preference is a channel through which the risk of companies’ assets fundamental bubble transmits to the stock market.

Dream and Archetype: The Perpetuation of Rituals and Myth Enacted in Sparsha

Myths, rituals, and dreams have been common traits of human beings; the underlying structure that underpins the interconnection between them and their inexplicable meanings coherently conjoined within has been a part of investigation. Accordingly, this paper analyzes dreams and archetypes for the formation of rituals in Nabin Chauhan-directed short movie Sparsha in the light of Carl Gustav Jung’s notion of ‘archetype’ and ‘collective unconsciousness’ and Joseph Campbell's understanding of myth. Sparsha presents a contestatory story of father and son because of divergent opinions regarding performing rituals. However, Aarohang, the son, ultimately observes rituals reconciling the discrepancies and difficulties. Against this backdrop, this paper argues that archetype necessitates performing a recursive pattern of behavior that becomes a ritual of a particular group of people, which is an enactment of a myth. In other words, Sparsha represents the conglomeration of archetypes and myths that unconsciously function in dreams, paving the way for observing the myths in the form of rituals. The paper discloses ritual has a long psychological trial deeply rooted in human instinct, conditioned by unconscious force and dream manifestation, and grilled by mythological narratives. This connection is the primary source that fuels the mechanism that perpetuates the domain of rituals thereby clinging to mythology.

Rescue for Political Use: The Populist Consensus on the Fate of Bulgarian Jews During the Second World War

Abstract In recent years, the fate of the Jews in Bulgaria during the Second World War has aroused the research interest of humanities scholars from various disciplines, with a number of studies published (see e.g., and many of the following cited (Avramov 2012. “Спасение” и падение. Микроикономика на държавния антисемитизъм в България, 1940–1944 [“Rescue” and fall. Microeconomics of State Anti-semitism in Bulgaria, 1940–1944]. Sofia: Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski; Daneva 2013; Krsteva 2015; Koleva 2017)). Many rely on research on the construction of memory. At the same time, fewer research efforts seem to have focused on how the topic has become politicized in the years since 1989 (see e.g. Benatov 2013. “Debating the Fate of Bulgarian Jews during World War II.” In Bringing the Dark Past to Light the Reception of the Holocaust in Postcommunist Europe, edited by John-Paul Himka, and Joanna Beata Michlic, 108–31. University of Nebraska Press; Ragaru 2020. Et les Juifs bulgares furent sauvе… Une histoire des savoirs sur la Shoah en Bulgarie. Paris: Science Po). The aim of this paper is to offer precisely this perspective on the topic of non/rescue, and in the last ten years. Politicization has traditionally been understood as the process of attributing salience to an issue of public interest through various channels such as political discourse and media, and in the presence of the multiple and diverse opinions associated with it (de Wilde, Pieter. 2011. “No polity for old politics? A framework for analyzing the politicization of European integration.” Journal of European Integration 33 (5): 559–75; de Wilde, Pieter, Anna Leupold, and Henning Schmidtke. 2016. “Introduction: the differentiated politicisation of European governance.” West European Politics 39 (1): 3–22). In some texts on the politicization of the migration crisis in Bulgaria in the years since 2012, the author shows how a topic can be politicized in the absence of political debate and in the context of a dominant populist understanding, multiplied by various power actors – politicians, institutions, media and intellectuals (see e.g. Otova, Ildiko, and Evelina Staykova. 2022. Migration and Populism in Bulgaria. London: Routledge). For the purposes of this paper, by politicization the author will understand the blurring of ideological differences of interpretations of who the savior is in a populist consensus around the construction of the rescue narrative for foreign policy use, but mostly as a nation-building narrative. The focus of this article is on the last ten years, in which the political interpretations and actions surrounding the commemoration of the 70th in 2013 and 75th in 2018 and the 80th anniversary in 2023 of the events surrounding the so-called rescue of Bulgarian Jews are particularly interesting. It is during these last years that populism has become the norm for the political scene in Bulgaria. Populism is not the obvious entrance to the topic, but it is the political framework within which the politicization of the topic of the rescue is developing, and a possible theoretical entrance. Populism became a persistent part of Bulgarian political life more than a decade after the beginning of the democratic changes of 1989. There are several key factors involved in this process-exhaustion of the cleavages of the transition period, but especially the transformation of party politics into symbolic ones (Otova, Ildiko, and Evelina Staykova. 2022. Migration and Populism in Bulgaria. London: Routledge). Symbolic politics deal more with emotions and less with ratio and facts; they build narratives that are often nationally affirming. The article does not claim to be exhaustive, especially in its presentation of historical facts. The limits of this rather political science approach are many. On the other hand, however, it adds to the research effort with a missing glimpse into the interpretations of the no/rescue theme and could open the field for further in-depth research.

Identification of tumour regression in neoadjuvantly treated pancreatic cancer is based on divergent and nonspecific criteria.

Following the increased use of neoadjuvant therapy for pancreatic cancer, grading of tumour regression (TR) has become part of routine diagnostics. However, it suffers from marked interobserver variation, which is mainly ascribed to the subjectivity of the defining criteria of the categories in TR grading systems. We hypothesized that a further cause for the interobserver variation is the use of divergent and nonspecific morphological criteria to identify tumour regression. Twenty treatment-naïve pancreatic cancers and 20 pancreatic cancers treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy were reviewed by three experienced pancreatic pathologists who, blinded for treatment status, categorized each tumour as treatment-naïve or neoadjuvantly treated, and annotated all tissue areas they considered showing tumour regression. Only 50%-65% of the cases were categorized correctly, and the annotated tissue areas were highly discrepant (only 3%-41% overlap). When the prevalence of various morphological features deemed to indicate TR was compared between treatment-naïve and neoadjuvantly treated tumours, only one pattern, characterized by reduced cancer cell density and prominent stroma affecting a large area of the tumour bed, occurred significantly more frequently, but not exclusively, in the neoadjuvantly treated group. Finally, stromal features, both morphological and biological, were investigated as possible markers for tumour regression, but failed to distinguish TR from native tumour stroma. There is considerable divergence in opinion between pathologists when it comes to the identification of tumour regression. Reliable identification of TR is only possible if it is extensive, while lesser degrees of treatment effect cannot be recognized with certainty.

Factors associated with the quality of conflict management among anesthesia technicians

IntroductionA conflict arises when one or more individuals, groups or organizations disagree, creating internal or external tensions that can cause damage. This is particularly serious in operating theatres, where decisions involving life or death are common. Indeed, in this particular context, the multiplicity of stakeholders, the divergence of opinions and decisions related to patient care, the frequency of critical situations, stress and the limitation of resources are established causes of disagreement and tension.ObjectivesTo identify factors associated with the alteration of conflict management quality among anesthesia and resuscitation technicians (ART).MethodsThis is an observational, multicenter, cross-sectional and analytical study, enrolling all ART exercising at the two teaching hospitals of Sousse (Tunisia) over a two month period(March 1, 2022 to April 30, 2022). Conflict management was assessed using the Conflict Handling Style Scale.ResultsOur study involved 50 participants, only eight of whom reported having had previous training in communication and conflict management. Conflicts in the hospital were rated frequent to very frequent by 58% of participants. Task conflicts were the most reported (74%). The main causes of conflict were lack of leadership (60%), unequal distribution of tasks (42%) and workload (28%). The main repercussions of the conflicts were the delay in patients care (60%), therapeutic errors (42%), and the cancellation or postponement of some acts (34%). The main factors associated with impaired conflict management abilities were age<40 years (p=0,03), tobacco consumption (p=0,001), and number of dependent children<2 p<10-3).ConclusionsIn light of our results, it would be useful and urgent to develop the soft skills of our human resources, particularly in terms of communication and conflict management.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared

Image enhancement in palmprint recognition: a novel approach for improved biometric authentication

Several researchers have used image enhancement methods to reduce detection errors and increase verification accuracy in palmprint identification. Divergent opinions exist among experts regarding the best method of image filtering to improve image palmprint recognition. Because of the unique characteristics of palmprints and the difficulties in preventing counterfeiting, image-filtering techniques are the subject of this current research. Researchers hope to create the best biometric system possible by utilizing various techniques. These techniques include image enhancement, Gabor orientation scales, dimension reduction techniques, and appropriate matching strategies. This study investigates how different filtering approaches might be combined to improve images. The palmprint identification system uses a 3W filter, which combines wavelet, Wiener, and weighted filters. Optimizing results entails coordinating the 3W filter with Gabor orientation scales, matching processes, and dimension reduction methods. The research shows that accuracy may be considerably increased using a 3W filter with a Gabor orientation scale of [8×7], the kernel principal component analysis (KPCA) dimension reduction methodology, and a cosine matching method. Specifically, a value of 99.722% can be achieved. These results highlight the importance of selecting appropriate settings and techniques for palmprint recognition systems.

Black Unsettlement: Embodied Blackness and Black Studies in the Irish Context

Reflecting the call for diverse opinions in knowledge production, this article is a personal perspective on the positioning of Black Studies in Ireland. Black Studies as praxi-theory foregrounds the inseparability of embodied experiences from epistemic subject, since the knowledge production process is inherently subjective. Within the Irish racial ecology, the specificities of being Black suggest using the term anti-blackness rather than racism to address systemic racial violence against the Black body. While the presence of blackness in Ireland challenges imagined narratives of racial homogeneity, anti-blackness is deeply entrenched within academic texts, materials and ideas, shaping knowledge production cultures and systems. To understand the nature of anti-blackness in Ireland, a number of concepts which inform the author's work will be introduced. Xeno/miso-phenotypic prejudice encompasses both bias and aversion in relation to the Black body. Unexpected Irishness reflects the dissonance in some imagined white spaces, discourses and epistemes when confronted by the onto-epistemological totality of blackness. The author, positioned as a Black academic teaching Black Studies, underscores the potential tokenisation of Black scholarship within Higher Education Institutions and the toll on Black academics’ well-being. The text calls for a genuine elevation of Black Studies, acknowledging its power to unsettle academic complacency.

Why do people relocate to bushfire-prone areas in Australia

Bushfires account for 40% of fatalities associated with declared disasters in Australia. A significant proportion of these fatalities occur closer to forested areas because over 90% of the recorded locations for the deaths were within 100 metres of bushland areas. Despite this, there has been an increase in people relocating to now-considered high-risk bushfire areas. This paper considers why people live in bushfire-prone areas particularly following Australia’s 2019–20 catastrophic summer bushfires. The study used a qualitative approach and conducted 30 semi-structured interviews with people living in the southeast part of New South Wales; a region hardest hit during the 2019–20 summer bushfire season. The interviews identified 7 reasons, as given by the participants, concerning why they thought people continued to move near bushland. The reasons were a quest for a ‘tree change’, proximity to family, location beauty, place attachment, work-related needs, property affordability and partner-related factors. These reasons were categorised into internal and external factors. This study serves as a useful reference when creating ways to encourage early self-evacuation and, ultimately, to reduce injuries and fatalities. These findings are not exhaustive and do not represent the entirety of New South Wales nor Australia or other countries. However, they represent a sample of lived experience by participants. Future studies might cover wider areas and include great numbers of participants and so garner diverse opinions about locations where people live and the hazard experienced.

Gender differences in Qane's poetry

Gender differences are related to human behavior and actions. There are diverse opinions about the emergence of gender differences; some attribute it to biological aspects and others to cultural and social aspects of society. Even though the biological aspect has effects, but it is related to the social aspect predominantly.For this purpose, we present this concept from different perspectives based on scientific sources. Gender basically has different meanings. Here, the gender differences between male and female are shown, however, gender differences have changed over time, shaping social behavior in each era. In ancient times, it was based on oppression and imprisonment. In every era, it has often ended in the killing and destruction of women by their families.

Human values and tourism perception: a new approach in residents’ perceptions

ABSTRACT This study examines how Basic Human Values (BHV), as Schwartz (Schwartz, S. H. (2012) can guide the selection of new tourist activities for development in Guimarães, Portugal. Two surveys, one based on the European Social Survey (2018) methodology for assessing BHV (Survey 1), and the other created to incorporate additional questions about residents’ perceptions of tourist activities in the municipality (Survey 2), were administered to 400 residents. Additionally, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 key stakeholders from public, private, and other local sectors (a proxy for residents). Findings indicate residents take pride in their past but seek innovations in culture, nature, and start-ups, with new events sparking divergence in opinions. The applied methodology provides crucial insights, increasing the likelihood of success in implementing new tourism activities at the local or regional level.

Perspective from Literature and Art on Women's Social Status and Ancestral Role in Pre-Buddhist and Buddhist Era

Since women are an integral and prime part of society, their role has been of key importance in shaping society. Women have been discussed in various roles and positions in the Indo-Pak subcontinent's ancient times and were later depicted in art. Buddha thought that Women were considered equal to men in their contribution to society and could attain Nirvana to become a member of the sangha or bhikkhuni as well. Using descriptive research methods, this research analyses the ancient literary sources on Buddhist society and how it is intertwined with the Buddhist art of Gandhāra to identify women's various roles – pre-wedding and post-wedding familial standing. Based on academia's diverse opinions, this study explores Buddhist attitudes towards women in a historical context with a re-appraisal of discovered sources so that continuity can be traced. It is found that in the Buddhist period, the status of women improved educationally, religiously, and socially.

ASSESSING CAREER READINESS AMONG TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL HOME ECONOMICS GRADUATES: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Assessing the competencies and skills of Home Economics students is essential to understand their proficiency levels in key areas like Financial Management, Culinary Expertise, and Leadership Qualities in this literature review. However, the presence of diverse opinions emphasizes the importance of tailored curriculum approaches to strengthen these competencies effectively. Students' self-assessment of skills in hospitality management provides insights into their confidence levels, showcasing strengths in Entrepreneurial Mindset and Adaptability/Flexibility, yet revealing weaknesses in Family/Consumer Sciences Knowledge and Home Management/Housekeeping. These insights inform targeted support and training programs, enhancing the career readiness of Home Economics graduates. Furthermore, robust connections between students' interests and skills across Home Economics sub-fields suggest opportunities for integrated program design aligned with students' strengths. Addressing socio-economic factors and aligning educational offerings with students' aspirations are essential for fostering an inclusive learning environment conducive to career readiness. Implications include tailored curriculum approaches enhancing overall education quality, equipping graduates with skills for workforce success, and driving positive change within Home Economics education.

Age-related knowledge deficit and attitudes towards oral implants: Survey-based examination of the correlation between patient age and implant therapy awareness

BackgroundImplantology, as a recognized therapeutic approach, is gaining prominence. The decision-making process and success of implant therapy are closely linked to patient knowledge and expectations. This study aims to explore the association between age and knowledge regarding oral implants.MethodsParticipants were categorized into three age groups (ag): ag 1 (35–44 years), ag 2 (65–74 years), and ag 3 (75 years and older). A total of 400 participants per age group were randomly selected using data from the residents’ registration office of Berlin, Germany. Structured telephone interviews were conducted between 2016 and 2017, employing a 67-item questionnaire covering awareness, information level, cost estimation, attitudes, and experiences with oral implants.ResultsDespite a low overall knowledge level across all age groups, there was no significant correlation between age and knowledge about oral implants. Awareness increased with age. Information sources varied, with friends, acquaintances, and dentists playing key roles. Participants expressed diverse opinions on implants, with durability and stability identified as crucial characteristics. Significant differences in knowledge were observed between age groups regarding awareness, information sources, and perceptions of dentists offering implants.ConclusionsThe study suggests a need for targeted educational programs, emphasizing age-appropriate information sources to enhance health literacy in oral implantology, particularly among older individuals. Educating physicians on oral implant basics is also crucial. Implementing these measures could empower individuals to make informed decisions about oral implant treatment, thereby contributing to improved oral health outcomes.

Unveiling Moroccan perspectives on the EU-Morocco Green Partnership: assessing its potential for a sustainable future for Morocco

ABSTRACT In October 2022, the EU and Morocco signed an unprecedented Green Partnership on Energy, Climate, and the Environment. The new deal aims to advance the external dimension of the European Green Deal and is expected to become a model for similar partnerships with other countries. In this study, we aim to explore the Moroccan perceptions of the Partnership. We utilize a thematic and content analysis of 31 official documents, including media, along with semi-structured interviews with 22 key Moroccan stakeholders, not only representing the official authorities, but also businesses and academia. Results reveal that while the official political narrative emphasises the Partnership’s benefits, divergent opinions emerged from our analysis, raising various concerns, especially regarding perceived benefits for Morocco and its sustainable development.