Environmental and Human Health Benefits of Bionematicidal Volatiles in Comparison to Commercial Synthetic Nematicides by Jorge M. S. Faria, Tomás Cavaco

“…Volatiles produced by plants and microbes have been increasingly analysed for their anti-nematodal activities since they can present very active chemical structures suitable for developing novel biopesticides. …”
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A Combined Weighting Method Based on Hybrid of Interval Evidence Fusion and Random Sampling by Ying Yan, Bin Suo

“…Based on the idea of evidence theory, various types of uncertain evaluation information are uniformly expressed through interval evidence structures. Similarity matrix between interval evidences is constructed, and expert’s information is fused. …”
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ANALISIS PEMASARAN KOPI DI KECAMATAN BERMANI ULU RAYA KABUPATEN REJANG LEBONG by Sri Sugiarti

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The Supply Side Factors Impact on the Effectiveness of Indonesian Government Internal Audit Function by Bramastya Datum Alwi, Etna Nur Afri Yuyetta

“…Each unit of GISA was represented by a structural official or supervisor/auditor. Personnel occupying these positions were selected because they are considered to have an adequate understanding of the GISA. …”
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Factors influencing school readiness and behavioral problems of elementary students by Ng Hooi Yong, Melissa Ng Lee Yen Abdullah

“…Self-regulation skills and parenting style were revealed to be two major variables that impact school preparation and behavioral difficulties in the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) study.…”
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A novel homozygous mutation of CFAP300 identified in a Chinese patient with primary ciliary dyskinesia and infertility by Zheng Zhou, Qi Qi, Wen-Hua Wang, Jie Dong, Juan-Juan Xu, Yu-Ming Feng, Zhi-Chuan Zou, Li Chen, Jin-Zhao Ma, Bing Yao

“…PCD is typically resulted from variants in genes encoding assembly or structural proteins that are indispensable for the movement of motile cilia. …”
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Teachers’ occupational well-being in relation to teacher–student interactions in primary school by Sze Wah Chan, Sanni Pöysä, Marja-Kristiina Lerkkanen, Eija Pakarinen

“…This study explored the relation between teachers’ occupational well-being and teacher–student interactions in primary school classrooms in Finland. 49 Grade 2 teachers rated their work engagement and burnout, and quality of teacher–student interactions was rated by trained coders using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS K-3) based on video-recorded lessons. Results of structural equation modelling showed that teachers with higher levels of work engagement showed higher-quality emotional support and instructional support, while teachers with higher levels of burnout potentially evidenced lower-quality instructional support. …”
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The interplay of self-efficacy, grit, and metacognition in shaping work engagement among EFL teachers: a comparative study of Mainland China and Hong Kong by Shenghui Zhou, Haibing Hou

“…Utilizing a purposive sampling method, 592 teachers from diverse educational settings participated in the study. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed to analyze the data, revealing that both self-efficacy and grit significantly predict work engagement, with teaching metacognition serving as a mediator in these relationships. …”
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Cyber Security for Everyone: An Introductory Course for Non-Technical Majors by Marc J. Dupuis

“…This paper discusses the approach used, curriculum developed, results from two runs of the course, and frames the overall structure of the course using Bloom’s Taxonomy. Likewise, we discuss the benefits such a course provides to various stakeholders. …”
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Analyzing and Rewarding Credit Card Spending Habits in India: a Machine Learning Approach by Renuka Agrawal, Aryan Khanna, Safa Hamdare

“…However, there is a gap in developing a tailored system that optimizes sales and reward structures for these companies. The proposed work addresses this gap by leveraging machine learning techniques to analyze and assess credit card spending patterns and propose design targeted reward programs. …”
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Attitudes of Oral Surgeons and Periodontists towards Immediate Dental Implant Placement by Zemyna Bineviciute, Gintaras Juodzbalys

“…Good aesthetics and preservation of anatomical structures are identified as an advantage by 99.2% of oral surgeons and 92.3% of periodontists. …”
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The behavioural intentions for integrating artificial intelligence in science teaching among pre-service science teachers in South Africa and Thailand by Lindelani Mnguni, Prasart Nuangchalerm, R. Ahmad Zaky El Islami, Doras Sibanda, Indah Juwita Sari, Moleboheng Ramulumo

“…Data were collected using a structured online questionnaire and analyzed using several statistical tools to compare the TPB constructs between the two samples. …”
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Psychological factors influencing child safety awareness: a study on abduction prevention education by Joshua Ampofo, Geoffrey Bentum-Micah, Geoffrey Bentum-Micah, Li Qinggong, Wang Changfeng, Le Guoan, Binghai Sun, Qian Xusheng

“…Qualitative data were gathered through semi-structured interviews exploring experiences and perceptions.ResultsQuantitative analyses revealed a significant positive correlation between self-efficacy and safety awareness [r = 0.62, p < 0.001, 95% CI (0.54, 0.70)] and a significant negative correlation between anxiety and safety awareness [r = −0.47, p < 0.001, 95% CI (−0.55, −0.38)]. …”
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Assessment of calorie intake and micronutrient consumption in rural North-Central Nigeria by Abubakar Yah-Ya Ibrahim, Kayode Ayantoye, Ambali Olatunji Yusuf, Salau Shehu Abdulganiyu

“…By employing a threestage random sampling procedure, a total of 494 households were selected via a well-structured questionnaire. The finding showed that 42.7% of the households were calorie sufficient, while 57.3% of them were calorie deficient. …”
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Toward the classification of social media use disorder: Clinical characterization and proposed diagnostic criteria by Tania Moretta, Elisa Wegmann

“…Despite the lack of studies including clinical populations and the need for future research to validate the proposed criteria and refine knowledge of the mechanisms underlying this condition, our work provides a structured framework for classifying and identifying social media use disorder.…”
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Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, parental stress, and attachment styles by Marit Coldevin, Marit Coldevin, Astrid Brænden, Pål Zeiner, Pål Zeiner, Anne-Siri Øyen, Annika Melinder, Jan E. Stubberud

“…Clinicians used a standardized semi-structured diagnostic interview to identify diagnoses. …”
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Roles of health promotion researchers in the planning stages of a global urban health promotion initiative: understandings identified from an interview-based case study by Sophie Meyer, Sophie Meyer, Nathalia González-Jaramillo, Annika Frahsa, Annika Frahsa

“…Amid this epistemology, researchers’ understanding of their roles in specific projects and programs led by different stakeholders is essential. …”
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Pedagogical conditions for soft skills development in future officers: evidence from the National Guard of Ukraine during wartime by Mykhailo M. Medvid, Yuliia I. Medvid, Svitlana V. Mudra, Marek Storoška, Mykhailo M. Havryshchuk

“…The findings suggest that structured pedagogical interventions, particularly those integrating combat experience and mentorship approaches, can effectively enhance military officers' soft skills development. …”
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«Out of sight, out of mind?», or Transferring adolescents with type 1 diabetes to an adult network by V. V. Platonov, Yu. L. Skorodok, E. V. Plotnikova, E. M. Patrakeeva, T. A. Dubinina

“…To reduce such risks, the transition of adolescents with T1D to the adult's service should be well-timed, continuous and prepared, and now it's time to develop regional structured transfer programs for preserving health and improving the quality of life for a large number of our patients.…”
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Assessing the socioeconomic and heterogeneous impacts of noise pollution on food markets in Akure metropolis, Nigeria by Adewale Isaac Olutumise, Lawrence Olusola Oparinde, Modupe Mary Oloruntoba, Soliu Abdulqoyum Oluwafemi, Feyisayo Aderogba Oluwasanmi, Abiodun Festus Akinrotimi, Olanrewaju Peter Oladoyin, Igbekele Amos Ajibefun

“…Using primary data collected from 120 food vendors across four major markets, noise levels were measured with a sonometer, while a well-structured questionnaire captured the marketers’ socioeconomic characteristics and perceptions. …”
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