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"For the purposes of the larger study, Breytenbach’s entire Afrikaans poetic oeuvre is divided into four periods which are compared with each other to determine whether signs of late style are present, and if so, which type(s) of late style can be identified."

"[A]ttention is paid to the run-up to the voyages of discovery, and what events and views formed the basis and led to the flourishing of the Portuguese maritime industry [...]. The discovery of a sea route around the southern tip of Africa to India did not happen all at once, but was preceded by a series of events that flowed together into a fascinating story that began in the Middle Ages with the founding of the Order of the Templars."

"[T]he American-led Western approach to Ukraine is an example of Mearsheimer’s buck-passing, so that Ukraine – in the language of Girard – is made the sacrificial lamb of the West and Russia its scapegoat."

"Investigating the (narratological and representational) differences in the Steynshoops of the two novels allows me the opportunity to reflect on how rural South Africa has changed in the quarter century between the two novels, and how these changes are mirrored and negotiated in the genre of the town novel."

"Calvin’s repeated insistence that the faithful should be overwhelmed, astonished, and left utterly speechless by the revelation of God’s glory when contemplating the beauty and magnificence of nature is of particular interest here."

"[D]ue to a lack of research regarding the integration of chatbots in schools to teach taboo words, the purpose of this research was to better understand the implications for education if chatbots are integrated in schools to teach taboo words."

"A key discovery is the strong link between bodily discontent and a spiritual void – specifically, a failure to base one’s identity and worth on God’s unconditional love and the truth of being created in God’s image."

"In summary, this conceptual review highlights critical shortcomings of balanced literacy in South Africa. We argue that learning to read is not a natural process but a learned skill that requires an approach that scaffolds instruction."

"Although Breytenbach and the author of Ecclesiastes lived centuries apart, their thinking concerning death and the enjoyment of life mirrors each other. Both were convinced that death is the final end to life."

"How beginner teachers (BTs) adapt to teaching practice can be decisive for their professional development [...]. However, increasingly neoliberal school cultures can negatively impact how BTs are inducted into the profession, which can negatively affect their professional development."

"Poetry is uniquely positioned for an edusemiotic pedagogy due to its form, sound, and imagery density. While conventional teaching has relied on textual analysis, poetry also thrives in performance, music, visual representation, and digital adaptation."

"I explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics on the healthcare sector and specifically discuss the potential of AI to radically reshape medical practice, healthcare delivery, and drug development."

"The music of the samā’ inspired Rumi’s thousands of poems which he often dictated during mystical ecstasy. For Rumi beauty in this world was an imprint and proof of the Divine; he regarded poetry, music and sacred dance as a way in which the beauty of form could attain the Formless. During samā’ ceremonies Sufi poetry is recited accompanied by music and dance."

"Question-asking plays a fundamental role in how children come to understand the world around them. When children ask questions, including wh-questions (those that begin with words like who, what, when, where, why and how), they actively engage in learning, because question-asking is a means of exploring concepts and building knowledge."

"The orientation of this study rests on the understanding that scuba diving cannot be regarded simply as a recreational activity, but rather as a multifaceted business opportunity integrated with sustainable tourism practices, marine conservation, and community involvement."

"We recognise that the integration of ICT into classrooms is not merely the introduction of new technology, but a complex process involving the alignment of pedagogical strategies with curriculum expectations and technological advancement."

"The article specifically examines the development of Afrikaans black metal, discussing various bands, their lyrics and themes, and relating them to the broader international black metal scene."

"To illustrate the interaction between verse and song, this essay also briefly discusses musical features such as text metre, musical rhythm, and the traditional four-bar phrase structure, and provides a concise history of Afrikaans songwriting."

"A global overview of clinical legal education (CLE) shows that there are ongoing efforts worldwide to promote CLE. The development of university law clinics and CLE in central, eastern and western Europe indicates concrete attempts to expose law students to legal practice in various ways."

"A global overview of clinical legal education (CLE) shows that there are ongoing efforts worldwide to promote CLE. The development of university law clinics and CLE in Central Asia, the Middle East, East Asia and South-East Asia indicates concrete attempts to expose law students to legal practice in various ways, often under very challenging circumstances."