Characterising and reassessing people-centred data governance in cities by Jessica Bou Nassar, Antonio Calleja-López, Darren Sharp, Misita Anwar, Lyn Bartram, Sarah Goodwin

“…PCDG is characterised by people-centred values; the inclusion of people as agents, beneficiaries, or enablers; the employment of mechanisms for engaging people; or the pursuit of people-centred goals. …”
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Investing in an Olympic agenda: from Rio to Tokyo and beyond by Eduardo Russo, Ariane Roder Figueira, Leonardo Jose Mataruna-Dos-Santos

“…ContextThis study was inspired by the considerable risks and diminishing enthusiasm among societies to invest in Olympic agendas, which traditionally involve billions of dollars, various opportunities, and complexities for host countries.PurposeThe objective of this study was to evaluate the risks and benefits of long-term equity investments for companies and governments engaged in the Olympic movement.MethodQualitative methodologies were employed for this research, utilizing a multi-case approach that included 38 comprehensive interviews with companies and entities impacted by the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.ResultsConsequently, a theoretical framework titled “Risks and Opportunities Related to Olympic Investments” is presented to elucidate the dynamics of investment flows, competitive pressures in specific sectors, and future threats and trends for the Olympic movement.FindingsThe research revealed that the gigantism of past editions exerted significant pressure on organizers and companies to adopt new management practices and enhance investment planning, striving for minimal environmental impact and long-term economic sustainability. …”
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Unearthing the burden of melioidosis in North India – an emerging threat in a non-endemic region by Shweta Raina, Disha Gautam, Rohit Kumar, Kavita Sisodia, Chiranjay Mukhopadhyay, Harpreet Kaur, Mohammed Ashiq, Rushika Saksena

“…The reported cases highlight the many risk factors for infection in this region that was not previously recognised as being endemic for melioidosis, including high prevalence of diabetes mellitus, alcoholism, and large rural population engaged in paddy cultivation. Climate change results in frequent flooding and waterlogging in urban areas, leading to exposure of soil harbouring B. pseudomallei, thus a contributing factor to the rise in cases in cities. …”
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Exploring the Concept of the Perfect Human Being in the Quran: An Analysis of Model Education by Farideh Rezaei, Naireh Sadat Saadatmand, Zohreh Taghavi

“…Conclusions: The insights derived from this investigation possess the potential to enhance the pedagogical literacy of educators engaged in exemplary education.…”
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The Question of Baltic States in the Policy of the Great Westem Powers in 1944-1945 by Ramojus Kraujelis

“…In the last years of World War II, the United States were engaged in the creation of the new post-war international organizational model. …”
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Environmental Performance, Financial Constraints, and Tax Avoidance Practices: Insights from FTSE All-Share Companies by Probowo Erawan Sastroredjo, Marcel Ausloos, Polina Khrennikova

“…Studies indicate that organisations exhibiting strong corporate social responsibility (CSR), environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, or high levels of environmental performance often engage in lower occurrences of tax avoidance. However, our findings suggest that an increase in environmental performance may paradoxically lead to a rise in tax avoidance activities. …”
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Interrelationship of the volunteerism and solidarity concepts in sociology by O. P. Noskova

“…The most popular motives for engaging in volunteer activities have been analyzed, and various approaches to the definition of the volunteerism and solidarity concepts have been considered. …”
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La centralité du foncier dans le régime d’accumulation du capital en Chine by Natacha Aveline-Dubach

“…This paper engages in a discussion between regulationists and urban scientists with the aim of bringing awareness of the growing role of property markets as drivers of contemporaneous capitalist regimes — a dimension that has not been given sufficient consideration by the French Regulation School. …”
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Investigation of the Relationship between Leadership Orientations, Emotional Intelligence Levels and Decision Making Styles of Manager Candidates by Mücahit DURSUN, Mehmet GÜNAY

“…The analysis revealed a notable disparity between the scores obtained from the leadership orientations and emotional intelligence scale and the variable of engaging in licensed sports. Ultimately, it was concluded that the leadership orientations and emotional intelligence levels of managers impact their decision-making styles.…”

NEWLY DISCOVERED MASSIVE GLACIAL BOULDER IN NORTHWESTERN POLAND: IMPLICATIONS AND PROSPECTS FOR SUSTAINABLE REGIONAL GROWTH by Maria GÓRSKA-ZABIELSKA

“…The boulder has a strong emotional connection with locals, who actively engage in its preservation and online discussions. …”
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Synergistic grasp analysis: A cross-sectional exploration using a multi-sensory data glove by Subhash Pratap, Kazuaki Ito, Shyamanta M. Hazarika

“…We introduce a novel multi-sensory data glove, integrated with resistive flex sensors and capacitive force sensors, to measure the intricate dynamics of hand movement. The study engaged five subjects to capture a comprehensive dataset that includes contact forces at the fingertips and joint angles, furnishing a detailed portrayal of grasp mechanics. …”
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Pour une prise en compte géographique de la commande publique dans l’analyse des dynamiques d’innovation territoriale by Pascal David

“…The text describes a research methodology based on a case study of the Toulouse scene engaged in proactive programs to support innovation since 2014, with a protocol incorporating a complete literature review, a systemic analysis, a data collection via semi-structured interviews, and a comparative approach with other similar territorial scenes.…”
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Exploring selective learning in enhancing effective learning interest among grade 10 learners in schools in the Motheo district by Katlego Mabulana, Kananga Robert Mukuna

“…The results showed that selective learning could enhance effective learning interest by creating tolerable learning, enhancing cognitive skills, engaging teaching and learning, and creating academic excellence. …”
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‘Finding the play’ – exploring with occupational therapists practice possibilities in the context of Irish schoolyards by Michelle Bergin, Bryan Boyle, Margareta Lilja, Maria Prellwitz

“…A further interrelated dimension was how the research methods provided mechanisms of raising consciousness.Conclusions, and Significance Alongside constructing knowledges on existing practices in an Irish context, this inquiry contributes to understandings of practices as socially embedded generative processes of ‘finding the play’, highlighting ethical responsibilities to make visible inequities reproduced in habitual practices and engage in relationships of solidarity to (re)construct alternative shared practices.…”
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Detection and Predictive Analysis of Drowsiness Using Non-contact Doppler Sensor by Chung Kyo In, Byung Chan Min

“…Drowsiness occurs when individuals are tired or engaged in repetitive tasks, and driving or working in this state can lead to serious accidents. …”
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Impact of ‘tutorial classes’ on learning outcomes, among medical students: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Venkata V.G. Raju S., Srinivas Chebrolu, Rajesh Potti, Sivakumar DCU

“…They provide a platform for students to engage with their peers and instructors in a supportive and collaborative environment. …”
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Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) for Journalism Studies: Making Sense of Journalists’ Sense-Making of Digital Disruptions by Amira Firdaus, Iffat Ali Aksar, Jiankun Gong, Muhammad Zaiamri Zainal Abidin, Haroon ur Rasheed Baloch, Edward Gomez

“…Through a triple hermeneutic analysis, where researchers attempt to make sense of journalists critically making sense of UGC and AI as a journalistic tool while reflectively engaging in sense-making of what it means to be a journalist in the age of social media and the age of AI, we explore the profound implications of these digital disruptions. …”
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