Revealing the Complexity of Host-Parasite Relationships Between Syringophilid Mites and Sunbirds in Their Global Range by Bozena Sikora, Markus Unsoeld, Roland R. Melzer, Stefan Friedrich, Martin Hromada

“…The study concludes by discussing the host–parasite dynamics and their ecological implications within this system.…”
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Work-home interaction: a challenge to human resource management by Irshad Nazeer, K.D.V. Prasad, Arunmozhi Mudiatpan, Sudhansu Sekhar Nanda, Jitendra Sharma, Kirti Agarwal

“…The responses obtained from structured questionnaire. The qualitative data collected from secondary sources. For quantitative analysis various statistical tools have been applied, namely, Cronbach Alpha test, Correlation analysis and Regression analysis. …”
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The impact of economic freedom on foreign direct investment: a study of selected Southeast Asian economies by Buu Kiem Dang, Minh Duc Trinh

“…The study employs various panel data estimation methods, including fixed-effects model (FEM), random-effects model (REM), generalized least squares (GLS) and the Driscoll–Kraay standard error method to operationalize our research objectives. …”
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Bridging the disconnection between donor support and democratisation in South Africa: The case of the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality by H K Bosompem, F H Nekhwevha

“…The study utilized the qualitative research approach and data was analysed through content analysis. The emerging findings indicate that donor conditionalities promote good governance, transparency and free and fair representation. …”
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Food security in Nigeria amidst globalization, economic expansion, and population growth: A wavelet coherence and QARDL analysis by Joshua Chukwuma Onwe, Makuachukwu G. Ojide, Mohammad Subhan, David Forgenie

“…Further discussion is dedicated to policy options and their implications.…”
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Identification of thyroid cancer biomarkers using WGCNA and machine learning by Gaofeng Hu, Wenyuan Niu, Jiaming Ge, Jie Xuan, Yanyang Liu, Mengjia Li, Huize Shen, Shang Ma, Yuanqiang Li, Qinglin Li

“…Identifying precise TC biomarkers is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Methods TC patient data were obtained from TCGA. DEGs were analyzed using DESeq2, and WGCNA identified gene modules associated with TC. …”
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The influence of leadership on work engagement mediated by job crafting by Petronella Jonck, Tsholofelo H. Manamela

“…Practical/managerial implications: Results presented emphasised the value of self-leadership in developing a proactive workforce. …”
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Exploring the link between dietary thiamine and type 2 diabetes mellitus risk in US adults aged 45 years and older: Insights from a cross-sectional investigation. by Hong Lin, Zhengwei Gao, Hengfan Ni, Jian Li, Haoran Liu, Bo Qin, Zhiyao He, Zhaohui Jin

“…In this cross-sectional investigation, we evaluated dietary thiamine intake data sourced from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2007 to 2020. …”
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Strengthening Students' Islamic Character Education through Ecopedagogic-Based Learning; Case Study at Darul Huffadz Primary School by Dodi Kurniawan, Slamet Firdaus, Ilman Nafia, Septi Gumiandari

“…This research uses a qualitative analytical descriptive approach. Data was obtained through interview techniques with 7 school administrators, observation of learning activities in class III, totaling 28 students, and documentation studies through the Lesson Plan and intra-school student organization syllabus as comparison material with other formal schools. …”
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Bioinformatics analysis reveals key mechanisms of oligodendrocytes and oligodendrocyte precursor cells regulation in spinal cord Injury by Xi Yue, Xunling Chen, Yang Zang, Jinliang Wu, Guanhao Chen, Hongyu Tan, Kerong Yang

“…We performed single-cell sequencing (scRNA-seq) on 59,558 cells from 39 mouse samples, combined with microarray data from 164 SCI samples and 3 uninjured samples. …”
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Using tree-based models to identify factors contributing to trait negative affect in adults by Catalina Cañizares, Yvonne Gómez-Maquet, Eugenio Ferro, Carlos Arturo Torres, Diana María Agudelo, Gabriel Odom

“…Objective Determine whether maladaptive cognitive schemas, attributional style, childhood adversity, and lifestyle factors (including alcohol and drug use and physical activity) could effectively predict negative affect (NA) in adults. Methods A secondary data analysis was performed on a sample of 342 depressed and non-depressed adults. …”
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Emissions from conventional and electronic waterpipes relative to cigarettes and a heated tobacco product by Peter J. Wilkinson, Anna Clarke, Ian M. Fearon, Ronan Barry

“…We also utilised literature data on toxicant yields in 3R4F reference cigarette smoke. …”
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The Detection of Small-Scale Open-Burning Agriculture Fires Through Remote Sensing by Eduardo R. Oliveira, Bárbara T. Silva, Diogo Lopes, Sofia Corticeiro, Fátima L. Alves, Leonardo Disperati, Carla Gama

“…The open burning of agricultural residues is a widespread practice with significant environmental implications. This study explores the potential of satellite remote sensing to detect and analyze small-scale agricultural fires in Portugal, focusing on their spatial and temporal characteristics. …”
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Pre-Contract Measures to Avoid Potential Disputes in the New Zealand Construction Industry by Pramod Malaka Silva, Niluka Domingo, Noushad Ali Naseem Ameer Ali

“… New Zealand (NZ) construction industry suffers from negative implications of disputes in construction projects similar to any other country. …”
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What percentage of secondary school students do their homework with the help of artificial intelligence? - A survey of attitudes towards artificial intelligence by Mátyás Turós, Róbert Nagy, Zoltán Szűts

“…First, through human coding, we determine whether student essays submitted as homework were created by humans or software, and second, we examine these essays' sentiment and authorship, as well as factors determining the use of artificial intelligence in learning. Data collection was conducted in April and May 2024 across thirty classes from twenty Hungarian high schools. …”
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Bridging Organizational Support and Teacher Self-Efficacy: The Mediating Role of Emotional Intelligence by Maulana Arif Muhibbin, Danan Satriyo Wibowo, Muhammad Sulton Al Gifari, Nanda Kafila Sari

“…Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 180 secondary school teachers in Jember, Indonesia. …”
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Maintaining a cognitive map in darkness: the need to fuse boundary knowledge with path integration. by Allen Cheung, David Ball, Michael Milford, Gordon Wyeth, Janet Wiles

“…Spatial navigation requires the processing of complex, disparate and often ambiguous sensory data. The neurocomputations underpinning this vital ability remain poorly understood. …”
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Young adult partner phubbing and relationship satisfaction: the mediating role of attachment anxiety and the moderating role of constructive conflict coping style by Yichu Han, Xin Li, WeiLing Song, Yifan He

“…Understanding these dynamics is crucial for enhancing relationship satisfaction among young adults.MethodsA sample of 837 undergraduate students (376 male students; average age 21.02 ± 1.931 years) was recruited to complete questionnaires assessing young adult partner phubbing, relationship satisfaction, attachment anxiety, and constructive conflict coping styles. The data were analyzed to explore the mediating and moderating effects within the proposed model.ResultsThe findings revealed that young adult partner phubbing was negatively associated with relationship satisfaction. …”
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A Systematic Review of Economic and Concrete Support to Prevent Child Maltreatment by Gretchen Cusick, Jennifer Gaul-Stout, Reiko Kakuyama-Villaber, Olivia Wilks, Yasmin Grewal-Kök, Clare Anderson

“…We used a two-stage review process to identify a final sample of articles for data extraction. Twenty-four studies with low risk of bias were included in the synthesis. …”
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Bridging creativity and international business competence through digital capabilities by Gabrieli Marques Camillo, Sílvio Luís de Vasconcellos, Mohamed Amal, Ronaldo Couto Parente

“…Methods We conducted a survey of 382 managers within Brazilian small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various industries in Brazil and analyzed data using regression analysis. Findings The results indicate that digital capabilities partially mediate the effect of organizational creativity on international business competence. …”
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