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most citedDetection of Gamma Rays From a Starburst Galaxy

219 citations

16 papers

astro-ph.IM2026

Building a Global Astrotourism Community of Practice Through Astronomy for Development

Joyful E. Mdhluli

Astrotourism is an emerging interdisciplinary field situated at the intersection of astronomy, tourism, cultural heritage, and sustainable development. Despite growing global inter…

astro-ph.IM2026

The OAD Flagship Ecosystem

Joyful E. Mdhluli

The International Astronomical Union's Office of Astronomy for Development (IAU OAD) uses astronomy as a tool to address societal challenges and contribute to sustainable developme…

physics.ed-ph2026

AMACA: Astronomy education with a Multi-sensory, Accessible, and Circular Approach

Rachele Toniolo, Anita Zanella, Andrea Cottinelli +4

The AMACA project (Astronomy education with a Multi-sensory, Accessible, and Circular Approach) develops multi-sensory activities for accessible education and engagement in astrono…

astro-ph.IM2025

The Office of Astronomy for Development Impact Cycle

Joyful E. Mdhluli

The Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) believes that in order for astronomy-for-development activities to be effective, a scientific approach is required. Evaluation is an e…

astro-ph.IM2025

Monitoring and Evaluating Astronomy-for-Development Initiatives

Joyful E. Mdhluli

This paper serves as a practical guide for individuals and organisations seeking to design, implement, and evaluate astronomy-for-development initiatives, as well as those preparin…

astro-ph.IM2025

LEBS Toolkit for Addressing Development Challenges through Astronomy

Joyful E. Mdhluli

The LEBS Toolkit provides a comprehensive framework for astronomers and natural scientists to address development challenges through their field. The toolkit aligns with the Sustai…