The Association Between Intensive Care Unit Nurses’ Perception of Nursing Professional Autonomy and Nursing Professionalism: A Descriptive Correlational Design by Alaa Mefleh Al-sbehat RN, CNS, Nidal Fareed Eshah RN, CNS, PhD, Ahmad Hussien Rayan RN, PhD, Ahmad H. Abu Raddaha PhD, Omar Al Omari RN, CNS, PhD, Fadwa Alhalaiqa PhD

“…A total of 227 questionnaires were distributed, with a final sample size of 200 participants. Data were collected between August and September 2023. …”
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Navigating Remote Early Childhood Education in Hard-to-Access Settings: A Qualitative Study of Caregivers' and Teachers' Experiences in Lebanon by Somaia Abdulrazzak, Duja Michael, Jamile Youssef, Lina Torossian, Ola Kheir, Diala Hajal, Kate Schwartz

“…We explore the experiences of teachers, facilitators, and caregivers in order to identify the key factors that contributed to the two programs' success. Data from 71 postintervention interviews and 9 focus groups conducted in July 2022 and January 2023 reveal that remote programs are viable in contexts with limited in-person access. …”
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The charcoal footprint of greater Accra on the Afram Plains: Urban energy consumption and forest degradation in Ghana by Thelma Arko, Dr Adelina Mensah, Pedi Obani, James Adomako, Fatima Denton

“…Employing a mixed-methods approach, including geographical analysis, quantitative data collection, and sustainability assessment, we evaluate the charcoal footprint of Greater Accra. …”
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Enhancing computational thinking skills in Thai middle school students through problem-based blended learning approaches by Aukkapong Sukkamart, Wassana Chachiyo, Manop Chachiyo, Paitoon Pimdee, Sangutai Moto, Piya Tansiri

“…The CTS test employed a scoring rubric, and the AA test included multiple-choice questions. Data analysis used statistical measures such as mean, standard deviation (SD), and One-Way MANOVA. …”
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Factors affecting marine economic development: evidence from central coastal provinces, Vietnam by Doan Thuan Nguyen, Thi Thanh Huong Nguyen, Cong Thanh Nguyen, Ngoc Tien Nguye

“…Based on these findings, the study proposes managerial implications to support the development of the marine economy in the Central Coast provinces of Vietnam.…”
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Unveiling meteorological synergies in the coupling of an abnormal easterly wave and cutoff low in South Africa's February 2023 rainfall by Farahnaz Fazel‐Rastgar, Venkataraman Sivakumar, Masoud Rostami, Bijan Fallah

“…The heavy rainfall had a substantial hydrological impact, leading to significant flooding and disruptions, providing valuable data for improving forecasting models and disaster preparedness strategies and underscoring the importance of enhancing climate resilience in regions prone to extreme weather.…”
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Protective Factors for Marijuana Use and Suicidal Behavior Among Black LGBQ U.S. High School Students by DeKeitra Griffin, Shawndaya S. Thrasher, Keith J. Watts, Philip Baiden, Elaine M. Maccio, Miya Tate

“…Multiple imputation by chained equations (MICE) was used to address missing data, and pooled binary logistic regression analyses were conducted. …”
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The impact of digital economy on urban green and low-carbon development: mechanism and spatial spillover effect by Jingyi Liang, Cuixia Qiao

“…This study investigates the impact of the digital economy on urban green and low-carbon development in China, examining its underlying mechanism and spatial spillover effect.MethodsThis study employs panel data from 278 prefecture-level and above cities in China from 2012 to 2023. …”
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The Influence of Open Access on Institutional Scientific Research Output in MENA Countries: A Comparative Analysis by Marwan Al-Raeei, Chadi Azmeh

“…In this study, we examine the implications of open access publishing on reputable journals for Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries. …”
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Green innovation dynamics in SMEs: Unraveling the interplay of approach, expenditure, and performance by Lufeng Li, Ghansham Das, Raza Ali Tunio, Aamir Ali Gopang, Shehriyar Memon

“…These insights have significant implications for businesses, policymakers, and stakeholders. …”
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Behind the white coat: the effects of substance use and alcohol among South African medical students by L. Winter Mokhwelepa, Gsakani Olivia Sumbane

“…Inclusion criteria focused on peer-reviewed articles, theses, and reports that provided empirical data or relevant insights. Only five relevant studies met the inclusion criteria in this study. …”
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Hexokinase-I directly binds to a charged membrane-buried glutamate of mitochondrial VDAC1 and VDAC2 by Sebastian Bieker, Michael Timme, Nils Woge, Dina G. Hassan, Chelsea M. Brown, Siewert J. Marrink, Manuel N. Melo, Joost C. M. Holthuis

“…Abstract Binding of hexokinase HKI to mitochondrial voltage-dependent anion channels (VDACs) has far-reaching physiological implications. However, the structural basis of this interaction is unclear. …”
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Stakeholder Partnerships in AI-Driven Economic Models for Sports Management by Akhmatov Makhmud, Shukurova Sayyora, Boymatov Khabib

“…In this data-driven era, AI-driven economic models have emerged as a possible prescription in the sports management domain. …”
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Tuning promoter strength through RNA polymerase binding site design in Escherichia coli. by Robert C Brewster, Daniel L Jones, Rob Phillips

“…After correcting the predicted polymerase binding strength using the data from the unregulated promoter, the thermodynamic model accurately predicts the expression for the simple repression strains to within 30%. …”
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Afraid of the dentist? There's an app for that: Development and usability testing of a cognitive behavior therapy-based mobile app. by Kelly A Daly, Kiara A Diaz-Gutierrez, Armon Beheshtian, Richard E Heyman, Amy M Smith Slep, Mark S Wolff

“…<h4>Results</h4>Overall usability (M = 78.5, SD = 17.7) and credibility (M = 21.7, SD = 5.5) of the beta version of the app were good. The think-aloud data further corroborated the app's acceptability, while highlighting several areas for user improvement (i.e., aesthetics, navigation, engagement).…”
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A mechanistic model of pure and lipidic α-synuclein aggregation for advancing Parkinson’s therapies by Elena Righetti, Luca Marchetti, Enrico Domenici, Federico Reali

“…Model calibration uses data from in vitro assays mimicking physiologically relevant conditions, providing insights into transient and stable aSyn intermediates. …”
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Exploring Daily Daka assignments in online interpreting teaching: evidence from Chinese undergraduates by Sha Tian

“…Theoretical and practical implications were also discussed.…”
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Supply chain risks in humanitarian relief operations: a case of Cyclone Idai relief efforts in Zimbabwe by Felix Chari, Bethuel Sibongiseni Ngcamu, Cawe Novukela

“…Design/methodology/approach – This reflective study evaluates supply chain risks associated with Cyclone Idai humanitarian relief operations through qualitative in-depth interviews with relevant actors in the field. The data were triangulated with secondary information from associated publications, blogs and newspapers to reflect the truth about the phenomena under investigation. …”
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Gender pay gaps in Morocco: urban-rural disparities across the wage distribution by Fatima Mounir, Said Hanchane, Khalid Soudi

“…Gender pay gaps persist as a significant feature of labor markets in developing countries, with disparities varying across the wage distribution and between urban and rural areas. Using data from the 2012, 2015, and 2017 Labor Force Surveys, we investigate wage discrimination and its implications for women's labor force participation, incorporating corrections for potential selection bias. …”
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Does benevolent leadership affect the organizational identification of nursing staff? The mediating role of forgiveness climate and the moderating role of positive emotions by Samia ElSayed Mahmoud, Mohamed El-Sayed Mousa

“…Design/methodology/approach The study collected data through an online survey of 335 nursing staff from 46 Egyptian government hospitals in Sharkia Governorate. …”
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