Awareness, usage and perceptions of authorship guidelines: an international survey of biomedical authors by Sara Schroter, Tobias Kurth, Ilaria Montagni, M Eikermann, Elke Schäffner

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The growth–environment nexus amid geopolitical risks: cointegration and machine learning algorithm approaches by Md. Idris Ali, Md. Atikur Rahaman, Mohammed Julfikar Ali, Md. Ferdausur Rahman

“…To bridge this gap, this study examines the role of per capita income on environmental outcomes under the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) framework, explicitly incorporating geopolitical risks as a critical determinant. Using Canadian time series data spanning from 1980 to 2022, this research employs the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) estimation technique to explore short- and long-term cointegrating relationships among key variables, including economic growth, energy consumption, trade openness, foreign direct investment (FDI), ICT development, and financial development. …”
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L’École de journalisme d’Alger (1964-1990) : les défis d’une formation professionnelle by Chloé Nejma Rondeleux

“…It also shows how these contributed to progressively reinforcing the academic nature of the training, to the detriment of its professional character, despite regular debates and critical discourse by the leading figures concerned, particularly on the question of job openings for graduates.Taking into account the various projections on the École de journalisme finally emphasises the insurmountable challenge for the institution of satisfying role-players with distinct conceptions of the journalist’s trade.…”
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Association between dietary carotenoid intakes and the risk of asthma in adults: a cross-sectional study of NHANES, 2007–2012 by Weijie Li, Wei Zhang, Jie Du

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Cyclical Inclusive Growth Model of the European Union by E. V. Sapir, A. D. Vasilchenko

“…The study commences with a critical review of existing definitions of inclusive growth, laying the groundwork for an in-depth analysis of the EU model.The research employs quantitative methods to compare EU member states using the UNCTAD Inclusive Growth Index and additional indicators of social and economic development and well-being. …”
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A Voice Sweeter than Salt: Toyin Falola and the Construction of Subaltern Narrative Space by Ben Weiss

“…Falola's memoir stands as a tes­tament to the legitimization of oral history, micro-historical storytelling, and the disintegration of Western disciplinary divisions between history, literature, sociology, philosophy, and a host of other imported intellectual categories. By outlining the critical duality of Falola's act of subaltern speech, I hope to build a realm in which the African intellectual voice is not artificially segmented from the historical influence of modernity, but can also open discursive space to stand on its own ground.  …”
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The impact of environmental variables on reed stands of the intermittent Lake Cerknica, Slovenia: 40 years of change by Nik Ojdanič, Alenka Gaberščik, Igor Zelnik, Aleksandra Golob

“…Previous MSAVI2 values were key predictors for detecting increases in the following year, while water level data, particularly high summer water levels, were critical for identifying significant decreases. Smaller changes were less reliably predicted, but temperature data emerged as a more influential predictor in such cases. …”
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Satisfaction Levels of Ambulatory Patients with the Quality of Nursing Care: Validation and Application of the Patient Satisfaction with Nursing Care Quality Questionnaire in Alban... by Sonila Qirko, Vasilika Prifti, Emirjona Kicaj, Rudina Çerçizaj, Liliana Marcela Rogozea

“…Background: In the last decades, there has been a growing demand for outpatient services; understanding the factors influencing patient satisfaction is critical for improving healthcare quality. Objectives: This study evaluates patient satisfaction with nursing care and examines how satisfaction varies based on socio-demographic factors in ambulatory settings across five healthcare centers in the municipality of Vlora, Albania. …”
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Social activities and different intensities of physical activity among older adults in China: a population-based cohort study by Song Yang, Qi Zhang, Anhui Zhao, Dongye Lyu

“…Physical activity is widely recognized as a critical factor for improving health, yet the specific impact of different intensities of physical activity on the health of older adults remains underexplored.MethodsThis study addresses this gap by analyzing data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Survey (CHARLS), a nationally representative survey of a cohort of Chinese people (aged ≥45 years) from 150 counties or districts and 450 villages or urban communities across 28 provinces, who were selected by use of multistage stratified probability-proportionate-to-size sampling. …”
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Employing a Carbon-Based Nanocomposite as a Diffusive Solid-Phase Extraction Adsorbent for Methamphetamine for Therapeutic Purposes by K. Lakshmi Kala, G. Anbuchezhiyan, Kavitha Pingili, Pradeep Kumar Singh, V. M. Vel, Kareem Yusuf, Ahmed Muteb Aljuwayid, Md Ataul Islam, David Christopher

“…Due to the obvious minimal doses of drugs in biological matrices as well as the societal difficulties caused by methamphetamine usage, methamphetamine identification is critical in clinical and forensic laboratories. Because of their simple and inexpensive production procedure, as well as their excellent selectivity and sensitivity, polymeric carbon-based nanocomposites are strong contenders for the diffusive solid-phase extraction approach. …”
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Regulating the Urban Commons: A Romanian Case Study of Improving Building Facades by Anamaria Vrabie, Rodica Ianole-Călin

“…Namely, they illustrate that homeowners were critical about the measure, both in its rationale and its implementation, and were unable to act upon a cost-benefit analysis given the ambiguous available information. …”
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Implementation and Evaluation of a Long-Term Care at Home (Home LTC) Service in a Rural Community Pharmacy Setting by Megan Ditzman, Stevie Veach, Jessie Schaefer, Kaitlin Luett, Bryan Kendall, Matthew Witry

“…Bridging the reimbursement gap is critical to sustainably provide patients with this desired service. …”
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Advancing Inclusive Participatory Community Based Approaches Towards Fair Transitions and Land Governance in Developing Countries. The Case of Kigali City – Rwanda. by David

“… Abstract         Access to land remains a critical issue in many developing countries, contributing to hunger, poverty, social conflict, and forced evictions. …”
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Job satisfaction and burnout level analysis among ophthalmologists by Shaimaa Arfeen, Yomna A. Alahmadawy, Amanne F. Esmael, Dalia Khalifa, Abdussalam M. Abdullatif

“…The findings highlight a critical need for proactive measures from policymakers, regulatory bodies, and healthcare administrators to identify and address specific risk factors contributing to occupational burnout among ophthalmologists.…”
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Do doctors and other healthcare professionals know overdiagnosis in screening and how are they dealing with it? A protocol for a mixed methods systematic review by Ann Van den Bruel, An De Sutter, Stefan Heytens, Veerle Piessens, Ann Van Hecke

“…If the retrieved studies allow it, we will review them from a constructivist perspective through a critical interpretive synthesis.Ethics and dissemination For this type of research, no ethical approval is required. …”
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Finding the Culprit: Cushing Syndrome Secondary to Lung Carcinoid Tumor by Richard Vaca, MD, Nirali A. Shah, MD

“…Conclusion: This case underscores the critical importance of promptly recognizing EAS and the resulting severe hypercortisolism symptoms because early surgical intervention can lead to a cure.…”
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CSR INITIATIVES AND SUSTAINABILITY RESILIENCE IN NIGERIA'S OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY: A PLS-SEM APPROACH FROM LOCAL COMMUNITIES' PERSPECTIVE by Tajudeen Alaburo Abdulsalam, Rofiat Bolanle Tajudeen, Abdulrahman Abubakar, Akeem Olamilekan Babatunde

“…Over the past two decades, Nigerian oil and gas companies have faced sustainability criticism, emphasizing the importance of CSR initiatives for triple bottom line sustainability. …”
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Enhanced Lung Cancer Prediction via Integrated Multi‐Space Feature Adaptation, Collaborative Alignment and Disentanglement Learning by Abigail Kawama, Ronald Waweru Mwangi, Lawrence Nderu

“…Early and accurate diagnosis is critical for improving patient outcomes. This research presents an enhanced lung cancer prediction model by integrating Adaptation Multiple Spaces Feature and L1‐norm Regularization (AMSF‐L1ELM) with Primitive Generation with Collaborative Relationship Alignment and Feature Disentanglement Learning (PADing). …”
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Dynamics and Driving Factors of Carbon Storage in the Yellow River Delta from 1980 to 2020 by SUN Hanqing, CUI Buli, JIANG Dejuan, LI Yuan, LUO Yongming

“…Coastal wetland is one of the most critical ecosystems for mitigating climate change and sequestrating carbon. …”
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Diversity of Rhizophydiales (Chytridiomycota) in Thailand: unveiling the hidden gems of the Kingdom by Vedprakash G. Hurdeal, Joyce E. Longcore, E. B. Gareth Jones, Kevin D. Hyde, Eleni Gentekaki

“…This newfound knowledge not only enriches our understanding of Rhizophydiales but also contributes significantly to the broader field of mycology, addressing a critical gap in the documentation of fungal species. …”
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