Lessons learned from syndemic HIV research in an immigrant, latinx sexual and gender minority community by Nicholas Metheny, Dalton Scott, Sandor Santana, Rosa Pache

“…Using data collected from a biobehavioral study of the socio-structural factors affecting HIV susceptibility and PrEP uptake among Latinx SGM subgroups in Miami-Dade County, this paper shares lessons learned and provides concrete recommendations for tailoring survey research and biospecimen collection among a largely immigrant, socioeconomically disadvantaged community that is especially vulnerable to HIV. By drawing inferences from study data and contextualizing these with community partners, we learned: (1) Large parts of the target community may be unfamiliar with the underlying constructs captured in important HIV-related measures; (2) Cash incentives may shift motivation from intrinsic to extrinsic and lead to poorer data quality; (3) Deviations in Spanish go beyond vocabulary used in different Latin American countries, and more formal Spanish may relay concepts in unfamiliar ways that are unapproachable; and (4) community members may be unfamiliar with survey data collection processes and the protections in place to ensure confidentiality. …”
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Conventional Control Strategies in Building Energy Management by Mahrouch Habiba, Haidi Touria, Derri Mounir, Hbiak Ishak, Mellouli El Mehdi, Mbarki Fatima Ezzahra

“…This review article provides a comprehensive overview of conventional control methods used in building energy management, drawing from the latest research published in international journals and conferences. …”
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The Study of Verbal Impoliteness in the Users’ Comments of Sahamyab Stock Market Website According to Culpeper’s Theory by Shahram Naghshbandi, Hossein Razavian, Hossein Ariyaeefar

“…: The phenomenon of impoliteness has always been one of the issues drawing different researchers’ attention, which hasn’t been considered as it ought to be in the Persian language. …”
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Badges of (Dis-)Honour: Manifesting the ‘Conquest’ of Uluṟu via Wearable Material Culture by Dirk H. R. Spennemann, Sharnie Hurford

“…Based on a description of the material culture associated with the climb, particularly badges, patches and certificates, and drawing on the methodologies of historic and material culture studies, this paper will discuss the various interpretations of climbing Uluṟu and how the portable material culture reflects or exemplifies climbing as a conquest and heroic deed, as a spiritual ritual, and as a violation of cultural rights. …”
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Unveiling farmers’ perceptions: a citizen science and machine learning approach to exploring drivers in the adequacy and fairness of water systems by Vasilios Plakandaras, Fahad Khan Khadim, Vassiliki Kazana, Emmanouil Anagnostou, Amvrossios C Bagtzoglou

“…Harnessing the analytical power of machine learning models in extracting patterns from data, the informational content of social surveys coupled with hydrological data for the survey region from a calibrated MODFLOW-NWT groundwater (GW) model, we draw inferences on the importance of socioeconomic rather than hydrological variables as drivers in agricultural decisions about crop selection and planting period, underscoring those factors as potential criteria in drawing successful agricultural policies for crop yield optimization in the Great South area. …”
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An Exploratory Study of the Effectiveness of Unconditional EducationalAssistance Program as a Programmatic Electoral Strategy in the Philippines: The Case of Makati City’s Project... by Miguel Enrico Gutierrez Ayson, Esther Marylerma Calvo

“…This exploratory study deviated from the influential theoretical lens of clientelism in examining voter-politician ties in Philippine political studies. Drawing on Kitschelt and Wilkinson’s (2007) conceptualization of programmatic politics as an alternative electoral strategy, we investigated how a programmatic linkage between a local political leader and its electoral constituency is facilitated through the non-contingent and regular distribution of school-related materials for public school children. …”
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Evaluating the influence of organizational capability on fundraising success in lebanese non-governmental organizations by Nada Jabbour Al Maalouf, Chadia Sawaya, Jean Elia

“…Methodology: Using a quantitative approach, the study analyzes key predictors, including donor funding conditions, financial management practices, organizational fundraising capacity, and competition for funds. Drawing upon a positivist research philosophy and a deductive approach, this study employed a questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. …”
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Does integration of ESG disclosure and green financing improve firm performance: Practical applications of stakeholders theory by Ashfaq Habib, Judit Oláh, Mushtaq Hussain Khan, Smutka Luboš

“…Drawing on the lens of stakeholder theory, this paper explores the association between ESG disclosure, green finance, and the performance of Chinese firms, while considering the moderating role of competitive edge in terms of financing costs. …”
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Age dynamics of graphic reflection of social identity by Alla A. Gudzovskaya

“…The author has developed a procedure of graphic representation of social identity based on the techniques used in projective drawing methods. The test person is asked to draw himself and five communities (family, occupation group, locality and country of residence, all people of the world) with the help of circles. …”
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Shrinking for Survival: Integrating Degrowth Principles into Texas Zoning Regulations by Alara Yücel, Pamela Durán-Díaz

“…Through this exploration, this study aims to contribute to upscaling and institutionalising degrowth principles and to provide a clear outlook on the movement and its characteristics. Drawing on 32 key sources on zoning and degrowth, alongside two policy documents and a case study of Texas, this study applies coding, content analysis, and GIS mapping to explore the intersections of zoning regulations and degrowth principles in urban planning. …”
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Filling in socio‐ecological knowledge gaps to support marine spatial planning in data‐scarce areas: Example from Zanzibar by Elina A. Virtanen, Niina Käyhkö, Zakaria Khamis, Muhammad Juma Muhammad, Hashim Muumin, Mohammed Habib, Ville Karvinen, Juho Lappalainen, Meri Koskelainen, Niko Kulha, Markku Viitasalo

“…One of the main concerns is data adequacy, as the MSP process typically requires a large amount of spatial data on human activities, biodiversity, and socio‐ecological interactions within the planning area. Drawing from an institutional cooperation project in Zanzibar, Tanzania, we share our experience and demonstrate how to fill in socio‐ecological data gaps to support the development of MSP in areas with limited data availability. …”
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College students’ entrepreneurship education path and management strategy of start-up enterprises using causal attribution theory by Qingquan Liu, Xuewei An, Wei Chen

“…Secondly, the risk-influencing factors of start-up enterprises are collected and analyzed through deep learning (DL) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Finally, drawing on the causal attribution theory, the influencing factors and entrepreneurial risks of college students’ entrepreneurship are analyzed. …”
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MATHEMATICAL MODELS FOR ESTIMATING LEAF AREA OF APRICOT AND JUJUBE PLANTS BASED ON LEAF LENGTH AND WIDTH by M. E. A. Al-Hadethi, F. S. H. Al-Marsoumi

“…Leaf length and width were measured and leaf area (LA) calculated based on three methods: a square method drawing on graph paper; using a CI-202 area-meter device; and scanning and reading using a Digimizer program. …”
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La digitalisation de la relation de service : conséquences sur la santé et sur les parcours des agents de service aux clients d’une compagnie aérienne by Lucie Reboul, Catherine Delgoulet, Corinne Gaudart, Sonia Sutter

“…They likewise highlight the possibilities, when designing work organization and career paths, of taking these resources into account and drawing on health, HR, and managerial actors, who play a fundamental role.…”
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The Relevance of Computer Science and Arabic Language Learning Technology in Supporting Arabic Language Learning from The Perspective of Israel Scheffler by Muhammad Fadli Ramadhan, Suhayib Suhayib, Ichwanul Muttaqin, Mawadda Warahmah

“…The data analysis technique uses three stages: displaying data, reducing data, and drawing conclusions. The study results show the importance of integrating computer science and digital technology in learning Arabic from the perspective of Israel Scheffler, who emphasizes the importance of critical and analytical thinking skills. …”
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Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Structural Engineering: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Literature by Tatjana Vilutiene, Diana Kalibatiene, M. Reza Hosseini, Eugenio Pellicer, Edmundas Kazimieras Zavadskas

“…This overview will enhance understanding of the state of the research work on this subject, drawing upon bibliometric analysis of 369 papers. …”
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Impairment in personality functioning predicts young adult suicidal ideation and suicide attempt above and beyond depressive symptoms by Kiran Boone, Kennedy M. Balzen, Carla Sharp

“… Interpersonal factors and depression are believed to be some of the main drivers of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, but other factors may be equally or more important. Drawing on psychodynamic (mentalization) theory, we propose that personality functioning, in particular an incoherent sense of self, may be an important driver of suicidal thoughts and behaviors over and above factors of interpersonal functioning and depression. …”
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The genesis of forensic research of documents as the branch of forensic technology by V. S. Sezonov

“…Data of physiology and psychology help in the process of substantiating the stability of handwriting elements, drawing parallels between psycho-physiological characteristics of a person and certain graphic features. …”
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Optimizing Automotive Logistics Using MCGDM: A Data-Driven Approach to the Selection of Warehouse Location With Octagonal Neutrosophic Application by Kalaivani Kaspar, Palanivel Kaliyaperumal

“…The article aims to propose a new ranking function for OSVNNs to convert the OSVNN data into precise values, drawing from the existing mean interval method (MIM). …”
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Lessons learned from the expansion of medical schools in Brazil: a review of challenges and opportunities by Katia M. Avena, Katia M. Avena, Luiz F. Quintanilha, Luiz F. Quintanilha, Ricardo Luiz Luzardo Filho, Bruno B. Andrade, Bruno B. Andrade, Bruno B. Andrade

“…Against this backdrop, this study offers a critical analysis of Brazil’s medical education, drawing from the experience of experts involved in the implementation of new medical schools in the Brazilian Northeast and Midwest regions. …”
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