The Mediating Role of Mobile Banking-Based Financial Inclusion Disclosure on the Relationship Between Foreign Investment and Bank Performance by Omar Ikbal Tawfik, Mohammed Ali Ahmed, Hamada Elsaid Elmaasrawy

“…Design/methodology/approach: This study utilized actual data from all banks listed on the stock exchange in the Sultanate of Oman between 2015 and 2023. …”
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A Comparative Analysis of the Diffusion of Mobile Technologies in the Visegrad Four Using an ECM Model by Marcin Salamaga

“…To study the impact of specialisation according to foreign direct investments (FDI) located in V4 countries and their export specialisation on the process of innovation diffusion, an error correction model (ECM) estimated for selected industrial processing sectors was used. It was based on data for 2010–2021 from Eurostat, UNCTAD and the national statistical offices of individual V4 countries. …”
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Multifractal analysis of Bitcoin price dynamics by Cristian Bucur, Bogdan-George Tudorică, Adela Bâra, Simona-Vasilica Oprea

“…Temporal analysis exposes intriguing trends in multifractality with implications for market efficiency. Furthermore, correlation analysis unveils connections among multifractal properties. …”
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Towards a greener future: nursing students’ climate consciousness and green purchasing intentions by Mahitab Mohamed Abdelrahman, Reda Hassan Hussien, Ahmed Abdellah Othman, Reham Hashem, Mona Aziz Rateb

“…A total of 1,400 nursing students from public universities were included in a convenience sample. Data were collected using three instruments: awareness towards climate change, attitude towards climate change, and green purchasing intentions. …”
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Evaluation of Risk Factors of Surgical Site Infections After a Lower Segment Cesarean Section in Bahrain - A Retrospective Analytical Study by Hasan Almajed, Yusuf Jalili

“…This study highlighted the implications of emergency procedures, hospital stay duration, and blood pressure management. …”
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Comparing XAI techniques for interpreting short-term burglary predictions at micro-places by Robin Khalfa, Naomi Theinert, Wim Hardyns

“…Finally, we call for greater attention to the methodological implications that arise from applying different interpretability techniques, particularly when machine learning model outputs are used to inform crime prevention and policy decisions.…”
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Biomechanical Analysis of Table Tennis Racket Performance Using Makassar Ebony Veneer: A Comparative Study by Wachid Sugiharto, Nurhasan Nurhasan, Dwi Cahyo Kartiko, Muchamad Arif Al Ardha, Sauqi Sawa Bikalawan, Sheva Edhu Wigraha, Jay Mark Arbaan

“…If examined from the average value, the speed variable has a slight difference (a difference of 0.5). The average speed data shows that the Makassar ebony wood veneer racket has better speed. …”
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New perspectives on university quality assessment: A Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System approach. by Cristina Carrasco-Garrido, Belen Maria Moreno-Cabezali, Antonio Martínez Raya

“…Researchers collected and curated data from a database of four Madrid-based public institutions. …”
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Quality and safety issue: language barriers in healthcare, a qualitative study of non-Arab healthcare practitioners caring for Arabic patients in the UAE by Nabeel Al-Yateem, Intima Alrimawi, Alaa Ahmad, Syed Azizur Rahman, Heba Hijazi, Ahmad Rajeh Saifan, Rami Masa'Deh, Muhammad Arsyad Subu, Fatma Refaat Ahmed

“…These facilities were accessed for data collection over a period of 3 months from January 2023 to March 2023.Participants 14 purposively selected healthcare practitioners.Intervention No specific intervention was implemented; this study primarily aimed at gaining insights through interviews.Primary and secondary outcomes To understand the implications of language barriers on service quality, patient safety, and healthcare providers’ well-being.Results Three main themes emerged from our analysis of participants’ narratives: Feeling left alone, Trying to come closer to their patients and Feeling guilty, scared and dissatisfied.Conclusions Based on the perspectives and experiences of participating healthcare professionals, language barriers have notably influenced the delivery of healthcare services, patient safety and the well-being of both patients and practitioners in the UAE. …”
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Incidence and risk factors of acute kidney injury in redo cardiac surgery: a single center analysis by Luca Salvatore De Santo, Antonino Salvatore Rubino, Antonio Pio Montella, Caterina Golini Petrarcone, Lucrezia Palmieri, Denise Galbiati, Antonio Pisano, Marisa De Feo

“…We prospectively collected data on 394 consecutive redo patients between January 2011 and October 2020. …”
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Regulatory Challenges in International Aviation: Indonesia and Russia Compared by Gevan Naufal Wala, Lazarev Viktor Antonovich

“…Methods of the Research: This study employs a comparative legal analysis methodology, integrating theoretical frameworks with empirical data gathered from interviews and surveys of aviation professionals, including pilots and regulatory officials. …”
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The Use of Public-Sector Financial Reports: A Comparative Analysis of Different Information-User Groups by Ivana Barbieri, Martina Dragija Kostić, Nives Botica Redmayne

“…Research limitations/implications: Future research could incorporate additional data-collection methods (e.g. interviews or document analysis) and extend the study to other jurisdictions to enhance generalisability. …”
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The Future of Education: A Multi-Layered Metaverse Classroom Model for Immersive and Inclusive Learning by Leyli Nouraei Yeganeh, Nicole Scarlett Fenty, Yu Chen, Amber Simpson, Mohsen Hatami

“…Acknowledging potential challenges such as accessibility, infrastructure demands, and data security, the study proposed practical strategies to ensure equitable access and safe interactions within the Metaverse. …”
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Patterns of positive selection in six Mammalian genomes. by Carolin Kosiol, Tomás Vinar, Rute R da Fonseca, Melissa J Hubisz, Carlos D Bustamante, Rasmus Nielsen, Adam Siepel

“…A detailed analysis of Affymetrix exon array data indicated that PSGs are expressed at significantly lower levels, and in a more tissue-specific manner, than non-PSGs. …”
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PARENTING STYLE AS PREDICTORS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF STUDENTS OF NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY STAFF SCHOOL KADUNA by JONATHAN IORNENGE UGESE, OKOLO IFELUNWA, CHIBUIKE CHINONSO MGBEANULI, CHINONSO NDUBISI UGWUOWO, OKAFOR ONYEDIKACHI JOSEPH, SUNNI ISAAC MALLO, WALTER IWOBI CHUKWUEMEKA

“…Drawing on a sample of 200 participants, data were collected using a cross-sectional survey design, with measures including the Parenting Care Scale (PCS) and the Brief Psychological Wellbeing Scale. …”
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Impact of COVID-19 on municipal government employees and Well-being in Limpopo Province, South Africa by Malebajoa Anicia Maoela, Godwell Nhamo

“…A cross-sectional survey was used, with data collected from 194 employees through an e-survey platform that was administered physically. …”
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The Impact of Tidal Flooding on Decreasing Land Values in the Areas of Tugu District, Semarang City by Westi Utami, Yuli Ardianto Wibowo, Fajar Buyung Permadi

“…The impact of this disaster has implications for changes in land use, a decrease in environmental quality and health, the emergence of slum settlements, a decrease in income and also a decrease in land value. …”
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Effectiveness of a multimodal therapy protocol for the management of allergic rhinitis: a randomized controlled trial by Yafang Yu, Jianwen Yan

“…Statistical software will be utilized for data analysis. Results The experimental group showed shorter relief times for symptoms such as nasal itching, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, and sneezing compared to the control group. …”
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Considering Occupational Safety Awareness in Elite Rugby: A Game of Near-Misses by Yanbing Chen, Cornor Buggy, Karl Fullam, Seamus Kelly

“…Rugby players often experience risk exposure that has potentially very serious long-term health implications. Safety and risk awareness in rugby has thus become crucial especially considering the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Designing a Digital Advertising Model Using the Integration of Soft Systems Methodology and Critical Systems Heuristics by Zahra Bakhshizadeh, Sina Nematizadeh, Abbas Heydari

“…It addresses gaps in earlier research, particularly in campaign planning and execution, while considering technical, social, and political implications. Consumer perspectives and concerns about intrusive advertising are also integrated alongside data-driven and behavioural advertising research. …”
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