The role of emotional intelligence in enhancing organizational resilience: Examining the moderating impact of transformational leadership by Abdallah Q. Bataineh, Mohammad Alhur, Dhia Qasim, Ahmed Shuhaiber

“…Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using Smart PLS was applied to analyze the relationships among the variables. …”
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Managing low-back pain in rural Uganda: a qualitative study exploring the perspectives and practices of frontline health workers regarding LBP management in primary care by Paul Harscouët, Gloria Ndekezi Chimpaye, Herman Kazibwe, Jerome Kabakyenga, Denise O’Callaghan, Catherine Blake, Brian Caulfield, Cliona O’Sullivan

“…Method A qualitative design using semi-structured focus-group discussions was employed. Purposive sampling allowed us to identify relevant participants based on their roles as healthcare professionals working in primary care context in rural South-West Uganda. …”
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Assessing the adoption of barcode payment systems in Nigeria's transportation sector: An empirical study by Salihu Adam Jiddah, Suhaila Abdul Hanan, Nur Khairiel Anuar

“…A survey of 500 road travelers was conducted using a structured questionnaire, and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis. …”
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Demographic Change and Commons Governance: Examining the Impacts of Rural Out-Migration on Public Open Spaces in China Through a Social–Ecological Systems Framework by Xuerui Shi, Gabriel Hoh Teck Ling, Pau Chung Leng

“…This study adopts the social–ecological systems (SES) framework to examine how rural out-migration shapes POS self-governance mechanisms. Based on survey data from 594 villagers across 198 villages in Taigu District, partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and a mediation model grounded in the SES framework were employed for analysis. …”
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Adaptation in adversity: innovative approaches to food security amidst COVID-19 in a remote First Nations community in Canada by Fatima Ahmed, Robert J. Moriarity, Nicholas D. Spence, Gisele Kataquapit, Celine Sutherland, Nadia A. Charania, Leonard J. S. Tsuji, Eric N. Liberda

“…This research examines FAFN’s adaptive strategies to improve food security, highlighting community resilience and leadership. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with 20 community members who were involved in the pandemic response, either as members of the pandemic committee or as managers of community programs. …”
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Presenting a Model of Managerial practical wisdom in Hospitals by Mahdavi Akramsadat, Ardabili Farzad Sattari, Kheirandish Mohammad, Ebrahimpour Habib, Daryani Shahram Mirzaei

“…This qualitative study was conducted to provide a model of managerial practical wisdom in public hospitals in order to define the components affecting managerial practical wisdom, development strategies and its results in hospitals based on interpretive paradigm using Grounded strategy and content analysis technique and based on paradigm model of Corbin and Strauss (2008). To this end, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 hospital managers, professors and experts in the field of health care management. …”
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Microbial Community Distribution in Low Permeability Reservoirs and Their Positive Impact on Enhanced Oil Recovery by Jin Pang, Tongtong Wu, Xinan Yu, Chunxi Zhou, Jiaao Gao, Haotian Chen

“…The metabolic products of microorganisms help reduce the interfacial tension between oil and water, improve the fluidity of oil, and enhance the recovery rate. In addition, the structural changes in microbial communities are closely related to factors such as the permeability and porosity of reservoirs. …”
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Early Maladaptive Schemas in the Patients with Somatoform Disorders by Ýsmet Kýrpýnar, Erdem Deveci, Demet Zihni Çamur, Alperen Kýlýç

“…All participitans were assessed with The Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorders (SCID-1). …”
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The mediating role of cognitive arousal in the relationship between impulsivity and sleep quality among college students: a random intercept cross-lagged panel analysis by Erum Rehman, Farida Kenzhebayeva, Muhammad Jahangir, Kashif Sharif, Jamal Ahmed, Ayesha Khan

“…A longitudinal design was employed, collecting data from 521 college students across three waves over an academic year. …”
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Mental health literacy among older adults in Shanghai: a descriptive qualitative study by Rongjing Xu, Mingrui Jing, Aining Zhang, Liqi Zha, Yan Wang, Anni Wang, Jun Tang, Biyun Xia, Shoumei Jia

“…Improving the mental health literacy of older adults can help them recognize mental illness and adopt proactive measures, potentially improving their mental health status and supporting the goal of healthy aging.ObjectiveTo explore mental health literacy among older adults, providing a foundation for future interventions aimed at improving their mental health literacy.MethodsGuided by the new conceptualization framework of mental health literacy developed by Jiang et al. the study involved 20 community-dwelling older adults from four communities in Shanghai who were selected through purposive sampling to participate in semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis was employed to summarize and extract themes from the data.ResultsThe qualitative analysis identified three primary themes and eight subthemes: inadequate knowledge about mental health and illnesses, negative intentions and attitudes toward maintaining mental health and preventing mental illnesses, and health behavior to promote mental health and prevent mental disorders.ConclusionThis study reveals significant gaps in mental health literacy among older adults, underscoring the necessity for multifaceted interventions. …”
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Perceptions of Wood Flooring: Insights from Croatian Consumers and Wood Experts by Andreja Pirc Barčić, Kristina Klarić, Manja Kitek Kuzman, Alen Mijoč, Ivana Perić, Petra Grošelj

“…This study investigates consumer behavior and preferences for wood flooring in Croatia, focusing on decision-making drivers, preferred materials and attributes, and differences between consumer and expert perspectives. Data were collected from 157 respondents via structured questionnaires using snowball sampling, focusing on their preferences, purchasing behavior, and evaluation of wood flooring attributes. …”
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Characterization of chicken Relaxin3 gene: mRNA expression and response to reproductive hormone treatment in ovarian granulosa cells, and single nucleotide polymorphisms associated... by Chunfeng Zhang, Yi Sun, Li Kang, Yunliang Jiang

“…As a protein structurally similar to insulin, relaxin3 (RLN3) plays a role in promoting arousal, suppressing depressive or anxious behaviors. …”
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Resolution enhancement of scanning electron micrographs using artificial intelligence by T. Reclik, S. Medghalchi, P. Schumacher, M.A. Wollenweber, T. Al-Samman, S. Korte-Kerzel, U. Kerzel

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The needs for medical visit accompaniment services among older patients with chronic diseases and their family members: a qualitative study by Yu-Han Chen, Jia-Ying Zhu, Qin-Ying Fu, Xin-Ye Yu, Chang-Hong Wu, De-Qin Huang

“…ObjectiveTo explore the specific needs of older patients with chronic diseases and their family members for medical visit accompaniment services in outpatient settings.MethodsThe interview outline was developed based on the theory of existence, relatedness, and growth needs. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with older patients and their family members. …”
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English Learning Experiences of Generation Z High School Students in Indonesia: A Narrative Inquiry by Nazar Hasby, Natalina Asi, Indra Perdana, Lailatul Kodriyah, Neneng Islamiah, Fitra Ramadani, Alna Triskaya Angrum, Lailatun Najmiah

“…A qualitative research design was applied by collecting personal narratives from five purposively selected students. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and reflective writing tasks, then thematically analyzed to identify patterns and individual perspectives. …”
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A Spatiotemporal Fusion Network for Remote Sensing Based on Global Context Attention Mechanism by Weisheng Li, Yusha Liu, Yidong Peng, Fengyan Wu

“…A GC attention-based U-block (GCAU) employs a U-structured design and integrates GC attention mechanisms into every layer of its architecture. …”
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Demonstrative Consumption and Developmental Components: The Analysis of the Effect of Demonstrative Consumption on Development-Oriented Components Among Citizens With Higher Educat... by Fatemeh Bayat, Shapour Behyan, asghar mohammadi

“…The measurement model and the structural model confirm the effects. Overall, the results showed the effect of demonstrative consumption pattern on developmental components. …”
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Spatiotemporal dynamics of soil erosion in the Daqing river basin: a comparative analysis of mountains and plains by Meng Wang, Yuanyuan Ding, Yong Wang, Miao Liu, Xueli Han, Zhihao Luan

“…The impacts of natural and anthropogenic factors on erosion and their interactions with soil erosion were analyzed via random forest and partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results revealed that soil erosion in the Daqing River Basin averaged 159 t/(km2·a) from 2000 to 2022, with averages of 386 t/(km2·a) in the mountains and 1.1 t/(km2·a) in the plains. …”
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What are the Mechanisms and Contexts for a Supported Life After Stroke Pathway: Protocol for a Rapid Realist Review [version 3; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservation... by Killian Walsh, Frances Horgan, Olive Lennon, Mary O'Neill

“…The review will follow the RAMESES five-stage structured methodology to (1) define the scope of the review, and the development of initial programme theories for supporting life after stroke, (2) develop a comprehensive search strategy to identify relevant research, (3) review primary studies and extract data, (4) synthesise evidence (5) refine programme theories iteratively throughout the process using an Expert Panel and reference group, to including stroke researchers, health care professionals working in stroke care, people with lived experience of stroke and carers, and stroke support agencies. …”
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Application of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Augmented Reality Technology in the Development and Promotion Sports with the Moderating Role of Consumer Inertia by Alireza Nazemi Bidgoli, Samaneh Alipour, Zahra Sadeqi-Arani

“…This research explores the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) of augmented reality technology, considering the moderating role of consumer inertia in the advancement and promotion of sports.Methodology: This research, designed in an applied-descriptive manner, utilized the non-random sampling method, and the data collected through online questionnaires were analyzed using the structural equation modeling method. …”
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