Square-root lasso under correlated regressors: Tight statistical analysis with a wireless communications application by Ayed M. Alrashdi, Masad A. Alrasheedi

“…This application was particularly relevant, as the GSSK modulation generates sparse data symbols, making it an ideal scenario for sparse recovery techniques. …”
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Determinants of Bank Risk-Taking: The Role of Capital Adequacy Ratio, Return on Equity to Total Assets, and Loan to Deposit Ratio in The Indonesian Banking Sector by Angkut Angkut, Fadhil Yamaly, Mister Candera

“…The study employs a multiple linear regression method to examine the influence of independent variables on Bank Risk Taking, measured using Non-Performing Loans (NPL). The data used in this research come from the banking sector in Indonesia, applying a quantitative approach. …”
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Do Refugee Students Feel Well at School? An Analysis of the Influence of Individual, Social, and Structural Factors by Gisela Will, Andreas Horr, Regina Becker, Christoph Homuth

“…These results have important implications for educational policy and practice in supporting refugee student integration.…”
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Determinants of improved rice seed adoption in Nepal's Terai Region: A probit analysis for sustainable agricultural development by Kamal Prasad Panthhe, C. N. Kokate

“… Purpose: This study investigates the socioeconomic and institutional factors influencing improved rice seed adoption among smallholder farmers in Nepal's Terai region to inform sustainable agricultural policies and enhance food security. Methodology: Primary data from 347 household surveys collected over three years (2019-2021) in Bardiya district were analyzed using probit regression modeling to identify significant determinants of adoption decisions. …”
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Risk of Editorial Bias: A Case Study of Factors Contributing to Review Time in a Leading Journal in Dentistry by Momen A. Atieh, Nabeel H. M. Alsabeeha

“…Material and Methods RCTs published between January 2019 and March 2023 were manually downloaded. Data related to author affiliation, dates of submission and first publication, study location, review time, compliance with Consolidated Standards for Reporting Trials (CONSORT) checklist, ethics approval number, clinical trial registration time, reported outcomes, and eligibility criteria in registries and sample size calculation were extracted. …”
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Evaluating a School-Based Public Health Intervention for Self-Management in Children with Atopic Dermatitis: A Non-Randomized Controlled Study by Jinhee Seo, Gaeun Kim

“…Purpose: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a school-based experiential self-management program for children with atopic dermatitis (AD) based on Roy’s adaptation theory. Design and Methods: Data were collected from June to August 2021, with 33 children in the experimental group and 32 in the control group. …”
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Social media influencers on halal cosmetic purchase intention among Gen Z Muslims by Fatma Nur Rokhmah, Marina Oktari, Tika Widiastuti

“…Methodology – A quantitative approach was employed using a structured online questionnaire distributed to 308 Muslim Gen Z respondents who had been exposed to halal cosmetic content promoted by social media influencers. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with the SmartPLS 4 software. …”
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Workforce development in the trucking industry: A comprehensive analysis of truck driver training entities by Sicheng Wang, Elizabeth A. Mack, Nidhi Kalani, Chu-Hsiang Chang, Shelia R. Cotten

“…Using explanatory sequential mixed methods, we collect and analyze multiple sources of data about driver training, including information about the entities providing training, as well as information about funding and federal regulations. …”
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The impact of physical exercise on primary school teachers’ professional ethics: the mediating role of self-control by Chu Kequn, Yang Xiuqing, Zhang Tinghui

“…Understanding the mechanisms underlying this relationship is essential for developing interventions to promote ethical behavior in educational contexts.ObjectivesThis study aims to investigate the relationship between physical exercise and professional ethics among elementary school teachers, with a specific focus on the mediating role of self-control.MethodsA sample of 380 elementary school teachers was recruited from Guangxi and Shandong provinces in China. Data on physical exercise, self-control, and professional ethics were collected using validated scales. …”
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Exploring Facilitators and Barriers to Managers’ Adoption of AI-Based Systems in Decision Making: A Systematic Review by Silvia Marocco, Barbara Barbieri, Alessandra Talamo

“…<b>Introduction</b>—Decision making (DM) is a fundamental responsibility for managers, with significant implications for organizational performance and strategic direction. …”
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Reuse of Industrial By-products in Construction using Geopolymerization by Manukhina Lyubov, Sreejyothsna Ankam, Logabiraman Govardhan, Dhawan Aashim, Kumar Rakesh, Anand Sami, Sarpal Sumeet Singh, Sharma Prashant, Hassan Muntather Muhsin

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An integrated framework for assessing the dynamics of urban eco-resilience in China’s urban agglomerations by Qiming Yang, Ronghui Zhou

“…Despite growing interest in resilience research, there remains a lack of comprehensive, data-driven frameworks that integrate ecological, socio-economic, and spatial dimensions to assess eco-resilience dynamics over time. …”
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Do COVID-19 responses associate with prior hazard experiences? An investigation among flood-vulnerable subsidized housing residents with digital vulnerability by Seungbeom Kang, Dabin Lee, Jooyoung Kim, Jiahn Lee, Jongho Won, Yan Wang

“…This study analyzed survey data collected from 200 households residing in flood-vulnerable subsidized housing in Florida, USA. …”
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The Perspectives on Consumer Attitudes and Actions: The Impact of Political and Social Factors on the Pro-Israel Products Boycott Movement (Case Study in Indonesia) by Andi Syahida Ulhaq Pasryb, Abdul Razak Munir, Andi Aswan, Andi Bintang Balele

“…This study explores the extent to which political and social factors drive consumer participation in the boycott movement against Pro-Israel products in Indonesia, using a qualitative research approach. Data were collected through an online survey involving 65 respondents, focusing on their awareness, motivations, actions, and perceptions regarding the boycott. …”
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Barriers and facilitators in implementing evidence-based practice: a parallel cross-sectional mixed methods study among nursing administrators by Nourah Alsadaan, Osama Mohamed Elsayed Ramadan

“…Semi-structured interviews with 40 purposively sampled participants provided qualitative insights. Data were analyzed using descriptive, correlational, and thematic approaches. …”
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The Mediating Effects of Board Role Performance in the Relationship Between Board Capital and Survival of Financial Cooperatives in Uganda by Francis Yosa, Colin Agabalinda, Alain Vilard Isoh

“…This study investigates the association between board capital, which encompasses both human and social capital, and SACCO survival—measured through liquidity and gearing—with board role performance as a potential mediator. Data were collected from 311 participants across 60 SACCOs in a cross-sectional survey. …”
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Business model innovation as a mediator between construction 4.0 and firm performance: Evidence from Turkish construction companies by Omimah Alsaadi, Lutfihak Alpkan, Bora Yildiz

“…Managerial and further research implications are forwarded.…”
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The Role of Interpersonal Skills of Village-Owned Enterprise (BUM Desa) Managers in East Sumba Regency Facing the Challenges of Changing Economic Structures by Fransiskus Xaverius Candra Gunawan, Husnah Rahman, Andi Tenri Awaru

“…On the other hand, the implications of this study state that BUM Desa institutions with good human capital are the main actors in developing smart villages as an answer to the challenges and threats of structural economic change. …”
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Understanding Myelodysplasia and Inflammation Through the Lense of VEXAS Syndrome: A Review by Louis Wolff, Leo Caratsch, Lin-Pierre Zhao, Sabine Blum, Denis Comte

“…Through an integrated analysis of genetic, immunological, and clinical data, this review seeks to deepen our understanding of the complex relationship between systemic inflammation and hematological malignancies, paving the way for new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.…”
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Contraceptive use and its associated factors in Nigeria: Evidence from during and after COVID-19 by Timothy Samson, Adefunke Omoyajowo, Olumide Adeleke

“… Objective: The COVID-19 lockdown widened the unmet contraceptive need with far-reaching implications for contraception methods and usage beyond the lockdown period. …”
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