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Best Open Access Journals and Scholarly Articles for Research Students

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Unfortunately, a sizeable portion of this academic scholarship is locked behind paywalls thus restricting its access to those who can afford to pay. Several researchers and students are unable to afford the high costs required for access thus crippling their efforts to participate in the generation of quality knowledge.

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SHAPE in Schools: Changing mindsets in support of social sciences, humanities and the arts

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SHAPE in Schools: Changing mindsets in support of social sciences, humanities and the arts Published: Social sciences, humanities and the arts are vital for addressing complex challenges, but do young people truly understand their value? What is SHAPE?

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Technology and Explanation in Modern Education

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Today’s guest writer is Finja Kruse, a teacher experienced in different educational tools and engaged in creative writing activities in school. Topics like health, history, geography, music, etc. Here are three things to keep in mind when it comes to providing an educational and effective explanation.

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

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Across Peru, thousands of people do not have access to clean water or efficient transport links. He is investigating the connection between poor transport links and social inequality, and bringing sanitation to a remote community in the Andes. Access to water and sanitation are fundamental human rights. Published: June 30, 2022.

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Using big datasets to find out what affects children’s quality of life

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Economics — a branch of social science that studies the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services, as well as a huge variety of other complex issues of vital concern to society. In recent years, Birgitta has focused on children and what the data reveals about their educational experiences.

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The power of geographic information systems: bringing data to life with maps

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In this article, we speak to GIS experts about how they use GIS to address social and environmental issues in Chicago, Illinois, and the surrounding area. Talk like a geographic information systems expert Cartography — map making Environmental justice — ensuring equitable access to the environment for all people.

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Prosecuting rap: can we get racial discrimination out of the courtroom?

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Instead of criminalising street gangs , government policies should support young people through employment, education and training opportunities, but, in recent years, youth support services have seen their funding cut. There is no academic agreement on the existence of gangs, or whether gangs cause crime. Learn more here.