Determine the Factors Affecting the Quality of Internal Shariah Audits: A Review Paper on Islamic Banking in Libya by Adel K. Alghamati, S. M. Ferdous Azam, Ali Khatibi

“…Design/Methodology/ This study will employ qualitative research methods, gathering data through interviews with employees of Libyan Islamic banks using semi-structured questions, grounded theory, and thematic analysis. …”
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Research on a hybrid deep learning model based on two-stage decomposition and an improved whale optimization algorithm for air quality index prediction by Hangyu Zhou, Yongquan Yan

“…A hybrid deep learning model is developed for AQI prediction, incorporating two-stage decomposition and hyperparameter optimization. …”
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Empowerment as a key mechanism for supporting changes in eating behaviors among disadvantaged immigrant women living with diabetes, obesity or hypertension: a realistic evaluation by Julia Eïd, Oriane Canu, Assita Maiga, Jessica Cohen, Roukhaya Hassambay, Fatem-Zahra Bennis, Bernadette Rwegera, Annabel Desgrées du Loû

“…Methods We carried out a qualitative study using observations and semistructured interviews (n = 12) with women supported by the organization. The data were analyzed thematically and then cross-sectionally. …”
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Glaciation of West Siberia – disputable questions and means of their solution by V. S. Sheinkman, V. M. Plyusnin

“…Different approaches to the problem of Quaternary glaciation of the North-West Siberia have been considered in the present paper, in which also analysis of glaciological situation has been done for the region. …”
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Performance evaluation of brain state discrimination using near-infrared spectroscopy for brain-computer interface: an exploratory case study by Akira Masuo, Takuto Sakuma, Shohei Kato

“…The exact binomial test was used for the statistical analysis, and a two-tailed test with a significance level of 5% was performed. …”
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“A pilot study of MAP – a program for handling of aggressive behaviour in psychiatric wards. An evaluation of mediating mechanisms” by Andreas Rognmo, Erlend Bugge

“…Methods A qualitative exploratory study design was used. Data was collected by repeated semi-structured interviews of four participants at two different timepoints, using thematic analysis to analyse the written transcripts. …”
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Occupational stress among Namibian diagnostic radiographers during the COVID-19 pandemic by Festus Shidolo, Aladdin Speelman, Valdiela Daries

“…Methods: An electronic survey was used to collect data using a quantitative descriptive research approach. …”
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Real defect partial discharge identification method for power cables joints based on integrated PJS-M and GA-SVM algorithm with multi-source fusion by Ling-Xuan Zhang, Yi-Yang Zhou, Shen-Jiong Yao, Jia-Luo Chai, Ying-Jing Chen, Zhou-Sheng Zhang

“…Previous studies on 10 kV cable intermediate joint defects have mainly focused on typical defect types and employed single-sensor data acquisition, leading to incomplete characterization of defect features and reduced recognition accuracy. …”
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An enhanced deep learning model for accurate classification of ovarian cancer from histopathological images by Anik Kumar Saha, Muntezar Rabbani, Anika Saba Ibte Sum, M. F. Mridha, Md Mohsin Kabir

“…Abstract Ovarian Cancer is a malignancy that develops from ovarian cells and is frequently characterized by aberrant cell proliferation that leads to the creation of tumors within the ovaries. …”
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Importance and Methods of Teaching Corporate Entrepreneurship to University Students by Maria Vasilska, Daniela Tzvetkova

“…The authors consider that CE courses provide knowledge and develop key skills and competences, useful for students, businesses, and other higher education stakeholders. …”
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The interpretable machine learning model for depression associated with heavy metals via EMR mining method by Site Xu, Mu Sun

“…Data were derived from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning from 2013 to March 2020. …”
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Environmental enteric dysfunction pathways and child stunting: A systematic review. by Kaitlyn M Harper, Maxine Mutasa, Andrew J Prendergast, Jean Humphrey, Amee R Manges

“…EED has been proposed to underlie stunted growth among children in developing countries. A collection of biomarkers, organized into distinct domains, has been used to measure different aspects of EED. …”
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Metformin-Associated Lactic Acidosis (MALA). Our experiencie and a review by Enrique Chicote-Álvarez, Helena Camino-Ferró, Marlene Feo-González, Maite Arlabán-Carpintero, Natalia Gloria Lizama-Gómez

“…Material and methods: We reviewed admissions to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a secondary-level hospital (630 inpatient beds) with diagnoses of "metabolic acidosis," "lactic acidosis," and "metformin-associated lactic acidosis" from January 2014 to June 2024. Data were collected from patients' electronic medical records and entered into an Excel® document for analysis. …”
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Weaving Structural Violence into Trauma-Informed Qualitative Health Research with Populations Considered Vulnerable by Catherine Liao, Colleen Varcoe, Helen Brown, Ian Pike

“…The paper uses researcher experiences to inform understanding of the need for trauma- and violence-informed qualitative research. Data collection involved document analysis, qualitative interviews, participant observations, and informal conversations, with the researcher using lessons learned to highlight the importance of applying a TVIC approach with populations considered vulnerable across all research stages—from researcher preparation and interview methodologies to sustained participant engagement. …”
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History of Coin Minting in Yerevan by Teymur Kuliyev

“…The coins found in the Caucasian coin hoards, minted at the Yerevan mint, testify to the developed trade relations of Yerevan with the countries of the East. …”
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Quantitative assessment method for firefighting danger based on numerical simulation of forest fire spread in canyon wind fields. by Ao Wang, Chenghu Wang, Guiyun Gao, Ningyu Wu, Haiyan Su

“…This model examines the analysis of risk variations across different topographical features and vegetation types. …”
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Influence of glucose as a natural reductant on silver nanoparticles synthesis for decontamination of p-nitrophenol and methylene blue from wastewater by Ayman H. Mansee, Doaa M. Abdelgawad, Amal M. Ebrahim

“…Abstract Silver nanoparticles (Ag°/glucose) were synthesized based on glucose as a natural reducing agent, aiming to develop an eco-friendly catalytic system. The characteristics of the produced Ag°/glucose were confirmed using standard nanomaterial characterization techniques. …”
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Nomogram for predicting secondary surgery in patients with concomitant exotropia by Haihua Liu, Rongjun Liu, Ruiying Li, Kaixiu Li

“…Current risk prediction tools remain limited by inconsistent variables and short-term follow-up. This study aimed to develop and validate a nomogram integrating long-term follow-up data to predict individualized SS risk in CX patients. …”
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Methodology and application of three-dimensional technology for brace design and production for treatment in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a scoping review protoco... by Rob A de Bie, Thomáy-Claire Ayala Hoelen, Jacobus JC Arts, Paul C Willems

“…To overcome this, recent technological developments aim to generate transparent and objective criteria for brace manufacturing by applying computer-aided design software and additive manufacturing to produce braces for scoliosis treatment. …”
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N-nitrosamine Impurities in Medicines: Toxicity, Formation Pathways, Methods of Determination, and Limits (Review) by P. P. Shchetinin, S. P. Senchenko, K. K. Gordeev

“…It also describes methods of extraction and analysis of N-nitrosamines found in medicinal products. …”
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