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Cold Strategy, Early Cruelty: Machiavellian Traits, Emerging Psychopathy, and Legal Responsibility in Youth Aged 11–15
Dr. Joseph Cibelli
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Anthropomorphism: A silent Danger to wildlife Conservation
Giovanni Paolo Perretta
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A Neuroscientific Model of Intelligence: Integrating Neuropsychological, Psychometric, and Cognitive Theories
Dr. Iakovos Koukas
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Deepening of laboratory techniques for the research of endoparasites
Giovanni Paolo Perretta
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Leadership Failures in the Adoption of Circular Economy: Organisational and Individual Barriers
Dr. Benjamin Jenkins
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From Class Society to Corporation: Bourdieu's Theory in the Age of Digitalization, Globalization and Precarization
Dr. Hans Sora Pazer
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Habitus and Money: The Inscribing of Economic Constraints in Everyday Lifestyles
Dr. Hans Sora Pazer
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Christian Values in Social Work Professional Neutrality in the Field of Tension between Personal Beliefs and their Effect on the Client Relationship
Dr. Hans Sora Pazer
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Between Taboo and Transparency: Church Culture and Dealing with Doubts of Faith in the Pentecostal-Charismatic Context
Dr. Hans Sora Pazer
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Utilizing the “ChatGPT” Application as a Digital Assistant in Civil Project Execution – A Practical Field Study from the Reconstruction Project of the Bakr Bin Ali Shrine
Dr. Eng. Anwar Al-Khafaje
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When Memory Fades: The Role of Neuropsychology in Restoring Dignity at the End of Life
Dr. Jasmine Warren
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Jewelry history evolution through ages
Dr. Jiries Musharbash
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Doctorate Research: Heritage, Personalization, and Innovation in Jewelry Design.
Dr. Jiries Musharbash
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Formar para cuidar: Educación de la salud como práctica ciudadana en Colombia
Dr. Roberto Enrique Luis Banchs
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The unexpected consequences of feeding urban hedgehog
Giovanni Paolo Perretta
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Convicción en la adversidad: Claves psicológicas del rendimiento deportivo bajo presión
Dr. Roberto Enrique Luis Banchs
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L'impatto dei sinistri stradali su Erinaceus europeaus: un caso studio
Giovanni Paolo Perretta
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Vulnerabilidad y contención emocional en el deporte de alto rendimiento deportivo
Dr. Roberto Enrique Luis Banchs
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EmpowerYouth™ Research Study Essential Life Skills Programme
Dr. Anne Marie McIlwraith
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Spiritual Resources and Emotional Exhaustion: Religiosity as a Protective Factor against Burnout in Social Workers
Dr. Hans Sora Pazer
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Balancing Family and Business: The Unseen Strength of Self-Employment
Dr. Samir Neupane
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Capital in Digital Societies: Bourdieu's Theory as Reflected in Platform Capitalism
Dr. Hans Sora Pazer
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Manopause Policy HR
Dr. Anne Marie McIlwraith
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Natural Killer Cells: A Guide for Families and Loved Ones of Stage 4 Cancer Patients–Implications for Expanding Cancer Education
Dr. Paul Whiting
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The Evolving Landscape of Business Administration:
Integrating Strategic Leadership, Innovation, and Data-Driven Decision Making
Dr. Samir Neupane
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The 10 Signs You May Be in Manopause:
Understanding the Midlife Hormonal Shift in Men
Dr. Anne Marie McIlwraith
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Rewriting the Rules: The Independent Music Business Through the Lens of Dr. Oliver Sean Alvares
Dr. Oliver Sean Alvares
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“EmpowerYouth”; Essential Life Skills
Why 12-18yr olds don't want to shower, and what to do!
Dr. Anne Marie McIlwraith
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طلاء الذكاء الاصطناعي الخافض للحرارة
Dr. Eng. Anwar Al-Khafaje
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Preoccupation with Failure: The Foundation of a safe culture
Dr. Edmund Wilson
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Ethical Standards for Honorary Doctorate Awards
The programs currently offered by Catholic Open University, including the Research & Publishing Program and the Honorary Doctorate Degree Award, operate fully within the scope of the University’s existing accreditation and recognition status. The Honorary Doctorate Degree Award constitutes an honorary academic distinction granted in recognition of significant scholarly, professional, and publishing contributions and does not represent an earned academic qualification for employment purposes. Under the University’s current accreditation framework, these offerings are academically ethical, legally compliant, transparent, and institutionally appropriate.
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Ethical Standards for Honorary Doctorate Degrees
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At Catholic Open University, the Honorary Doctorate is strictly an academic award granted to individuals who demonstrate outstanding publishing achievement through the Research & Publishing Program. The purpose of this award is to recognize excellence, motivate scholars and professionals to contribute meaningful research, and formally highlight their academic contributions within the Catholic Open University Digital Library.
Catholic Open University does not sell honorary doctorates, nor does it request or accept payment in exchange for receiving an honorary distinction. Program fees apply solely to participation in the Research & Publishing Program as an academic publishing and research development service. The Honorary Doctorate award itself is granted at no cost, with no direct fees and no hidden charges.
This is why Catholic Open University stands as a transparent, ethical, and trusted academic institution for the recognition of honorary doctorate awards online.