Caregiver’s experiences in supporting trauma-affected foster children in South Africa by Rosemary Madzore, Lina M. Methi

“…Methods: A qualitative research design was employed, using open-ended semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with 10 caregivers. Data were thematically analysed within the framework of trauma-informed care. …”
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The influence of environmental, social, and governance disclosure on market reaction: evidence from emerging markets by Iskandar Itan, Sylvia Sylvia, Sheila Septiany, Robin Chen

“…The sample includes 64 firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2019 to 2022, all of which published annual and sustainability reports. Using panel data regression analysis, the study investigates the relationship between ESG disclosures and market reactions, as well as the influence of family and foreign ownership. …”
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Analyzing the impact of digital technology on consumers’ travel intentions by Yanan Tan, Guoliang Jiang, Shaheem Sayed Merajuddin, Fang Zhao

“…Drawing upon these findings, this study proposes targeted policy and managerial implications aimed at optimizing the impact of digital technology on travel intentions. …”
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Carbon footprint awareness of nursing students: a qualitative study by Mağfiret Kaşıkçı, Yeşim Bağcı, Zeynep Yıldırım, Ulviye Aydan Nacak

“…Results As a result of the analysis of the data obtained from the participants, two main themes as ‘Perceived Impacts of Carbon Footprint’ and ‘Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategies’, four sub-themes as ‘Perceived Impact on Human Health’, ‘Perceived Impact on Environmental Health’, ‘Recommended Individual Strategies’ and ‘Recommended Institutional-Level Strategies’ and eighteen codes in total were created. …”
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Effect of Cardiovascular Exercise on Cystatin C Level of Healthy Subjects in South Eastern Nigeria by Saheed Opeyemi Usman*, Samuel Chukwuemeka Meludu, Chudi Emmanuel Dioka

“…Sedentary lifestyle is an issue of great concern because of its deleterious health implications in developed and developing countries. It is associated with limited physical activity thus exposing people to high risk of developing various health conditions. …”
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Survivorship Considerations and Management in the Adolescent and Young Adult Sarcoma Population: A Review by Allison Gunderson, Miriam Yun, Babe Westlake, Madeline Hardacre, Nicholas Manguso, Alicia A. Gingrich

“…The long-term psychologic and practical impacts for those who have received a sarcoma diagnosis in the prime of their life include fertility, mental health, relationship, education and career implications. Although there is a paucity of data in some of these areas, we present existing management guidelines as available. …”
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Spoken Grammar Features: Does the Way of Teaching Make a Difference? by Abbas Ali Zarei, Mina Rahgozar

“…These findings may have important theoretical and pedagogical implications.…”
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Reward preferences to attract and retain Generation Z by Calvin Mabaso

“…Semi-structured interviews provided insights into reward preferences and retention factors, with data analysed inductively to identify themes. Main findings: The study found that Gen Z values extrinsic rewards such as compensation, benefits and recognition. …”
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General Education Teachers’ Perspectives on Challenges to the Inclusion of Students with Intellectual Disabilities in Qatar by Sughra Darwish, Ali Alodat, Maha Al-Hendawi, Annalisa Ianniello

“…Employing a mixed-methods approach, quantitative data were collected from 255 teachers via a structured questionnaire, complemented by qualitative insights from semi-structured interviews with five participants. …”
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The Impact of Community Participation on Tourism Village Management and Sustainability: A Case Study in Wonokitri Village, Pasuruan by Alfi Muflikhah Lestari, Moh Khusaini, Qomariyatus Sholihah, Gatot Ciptadi

“…This study uses a quantitative approach with Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) analysis techniques and was conducted in Wonokitri Village, Tosari District, Pasuruan Regency, East Java, Indonesia. Data were collected through questionnaires from 100 local community respondents. …”
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Investigating Factors Affecting the Adoption of Virtual Fitting Room in Iranian Sportswear Stores: Application of CAT Theory by Seyyed iman Ghaffarisadr, Farzad Nobakht Sareban

“…SPSS26 and Amos24 software were used for data analysis. Structural equation modeling was used to test the hypotheses and evaluate the overall fit. …”
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ADVANCEMENTS IN 3D PRINTING FOR METAL BIO-IMPLANTS: A COMPREHENSIVE BIBLIOMETRIC AND SCIENTOMETRIC ANALYSIS by Devika Banothu, Pankaj Kumar, Rajasri Reddy

“…The current study uses network analysis and scientometric methodologies to analyze data taken from the Scopus journal database, which includes articles from the period between 2014 and 2023, to accomplish this goal. …”
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Reverse Logistics as a Catalyst for Decarbonizing Forest Products Supply Chains by Leonel J. R. Nunes

“…<i>Methods</i>: This study conducts a review of the literature on RL, its environmental implications, and its potential to reduce carbon emissions in forest products supply chains. …”
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The NF-κB-HE4 axis: A novel regulator of HE4 secretion in ovarian cancer. by Kyukwang Kim, Negar Khazan, Jamie L McDowell, Cameron W A Snyder, John P Miller, Rakesh K Singh, Michelle E Whittum, Rachael Turner, Richard G Moore

“…A powerful diagnostic tool, coupled with a comprehensive understanding of its implications, is crucial. HE4, a clinical serum biomarker for ovarian cancer, has shown efficacy in monitoring malignant phenotypes, yet little is known about its biological role and regulatory mechanisms. …”
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The Effects of Peace Education Program on University Students: Case Study of University of Zakho, Kurdistan Region, Iraq by Nizar Ismat Ali, Diman Zuhair Sami Jacksi, Mohammed Ismael Sulaiman, Ali Saeed Saleem

“…The research spanned one semester (15 weeks) during the 2023–2024 academic year, with data analysed using SPSS. The study’s findings revealed a statistically significant difference between pre-test and post-test results, favouring the post-test, indicating improved student understanding of peace education. …”
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The Impact of Teacher and Parental Involvement on Students' Academic Performance: A Statistical Analysis in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq by Shahen Mohammed Faraj, Dana Taha Mohammed Salih, Kosar Othman Azam, Sarkar Ahmed Saeed, Othman Mohammed Mahmood, Aso Hama Rashid Kareem

“…This study examines how collaboration between teachers and parents affects students' academic performance in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Data were gathered through questionnaires using simple random sampling. …”
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Citywide mobile air quality monitoring using GPS-enabled low-cost IoT sensors by Gujar Shreyash, Pamireddy Hitesh, Maradani Naga Saiteja, Sara Spanddhana, Chaudhari Sachin, Rajan K. S.

“…Particulate matter (PM) is a critical air pollutant with severe health implications, yet existing stationary monitoring networks often fail to capture its complete spatial and temporal variability in urban environments. …”
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Digital technologies and food supply chain: a scoping view from 2010 to 2024 by Rashmi Ranjan Panigrahi, Neha Singh, Kamalakanta Muduli

“…Design/methodology/approach – The study collected data from Scopus spanning from 2010 to 2024, employing selected keywords, and processed it using VOS-viewer and Biblioshiny to derive valid inferences and theoretical arguments. …”
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A Klebsiella pneumoniae antibiotic resistance mechanism that subdues host defences and promotes virulence by Timothy J Kidd, Grant Mills, Joana Sá‐Pessoa, Amy Dumigan, Christian G Frank, José L Insua, Rebecca Ingram, Laura Hobley, José A Bengoechea

“…Overall, our findings have important implications for patient management and antimicrobial stewardship, while also stressing antibiotic resistance development is not inexorably linked with subdued bacterial fitness and virulence.…”
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Development of Ethnomathematics-based Hybrid Learning Model Using a Cybergogy Approach to Improve Mathematical Proficiency of Prospective Elementary School Teachers by Muhammad Fendrik, Zariul Antosa, Gustimal Witri, Rahmat Rizal Andhi

“…This study is an R & D (Research and Development) study using the Plomp model (preliminary research stage, development or prototyping stage, and assessment stage). In data collection, researchers used questionnaires, observations, and tests. …”
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