Effects of masculine culture on the mental health of Northern Sotho male youth by Ntsobe Tshepo Hope Mogano, Daniel Lesiba Letsoalo, Choja Akpovire Oduaran

“…A purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample. Data was collected through individual face-to-face semi-structured interviews and analyzed using qualitative content analysis through the lens of gender role conflict theory.  …”
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Motivation and achievement in EFL: the power of instructional approach by Jingdan Liu, Jingdan Liu, Hazrul Abdul Hamid, Xujie Bao, Xujie Bao

“…Participants experienced all three instructional approaches sequentially, with data collected via motivational questionnaires and achievement tests. …”
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Restoring small water bodies to improve lake and river water quality in China by Wangzheng Shen, Liang Zhang, Emily A. Ury, Sisi Li, Biqing Xia, Nandita B. Basu

“…However, the interplay between N inputs and water body dynamics, and its implications for water quality remain poorly understood. …”
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Artificial Intelligence and Dentomaxillofacial Radiology Education: Innovations and Perspectives by Daniel Negrete, Sérgio Lúcio Pereira de Castro Lopes, Matheus Dantas de Araújo Barretto, Nicole Berton de Moura, Ana Carla Raphaelli Nahás, Andre Luiz Ferreira Costa

“…Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming dentomaxillofacial radiology education by enabling adaptive, personalized, and data-driven learning experiences. This review critically examines the pedagogical potential of AI within dental curricula, focusing on its ability to enhance student engagement, improve diagnostic competencies, and streamline clinical decision-making processes. …”
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Macrophyte Diversity and Ecosystem Services in Wetlands of Eastern Ranchi: A Multi-site Analysis of Abundance, Frequency, and Importance Value Index Patterns by JITENDRA MAHATO, Dr.Sujit Ghosh

“…A quantitative assessment using quadrat sampling and phytosociological methods was conducted from September 2022 to March 2023 to ensure accurate data collection and analysis. The study documented 78 macrophyte species belonging to 33 families and 58 genera. …”
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Upstream interventions to promote oral health and reduce socioeconomic oral health inequalities: a scoping review protocol by Richard G Watt, Eleanor R Dawson, Michelle Stennett, Blánaid Daly, Lorna M D Macpherson, Paul Cannon

“…Identification and extraction of data will be performed by two pairs of reviewers. …”
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Effects of Large- and Meso-Scale Circulation on Uprising Dust over Bodélé in June 2006 and June 2011 by Ridha Guebsi, Karem Chokmani

“…We use a combination of high-resolution atmospheric simulations (AROME model), satellite observations (MODIS), and reanalysis data (ERA5, ECMWF) to examine the roles of the low-level jet (LLJ), Saharan heat low (SHL), Intertropical Discontinuity (ITD), and African Easterly Jet (AEJ) in modulating dust activity. …”
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Unmet needs of bipolar disorder patients by Hajda M, Prasko J, Latalova K, Hruby R, Ociskova M, Holubova M, Kamaradova D, Mainerova B

“…The objective of the paper is to provide the up-to-date data on the unmet needs of BD patients and their caregivers. …”
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Unlocking the Potential of Mass Customization Through Industry 4.0: Mapping Research Streams and Future Directions by Ludovica Diletta Naldi, Francesco Gabriele Galizia, Marco Bortolini, Matteo Gabellini, Emilio Ferrari

“…The study highlights a gradual convergence toward mass personalization, supported by real-time data, artificial intelligence, and predictive analytics. …”
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Responsible production in Kazakhstan’s manufacturing sector: An empirical assessment of environmental, operational, and social drivers by Aknur Zhidebekkyzy, Aisulu Moldabekova, Yuriy Bilan

“…The aim is to examine how environmental, operational, and social factors influence production processes and community contributions. Data were collected through an online survey conducted between May and August 2024, using a voluntary response sampling method. …”
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PREDICTING MAXIMAL COUNTERMOVEMENT JUMP HEIGHT FROM UPRIGHT AND SQUAT POSITIONS HEAD TITLE: UPRIGHT AND SQUAT MAXIMUM JUMP HEIGHT PREDICTORS by David Suprak, Tal Amasay

“…Several variables were calculated from kinetic data. Correlation and regression determined variables related to and predictive of jump height in both conditions. …”
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Psychological well-being and environmental identity: A cross-cultural study of young adults in Russia and France by Дарья Андреевна Теплова, Пётр Алексеевич Яркин

“…The study involved a sample of young adults aged 19 to 34 from Russia and France (N = 109). Data were collected via an online survey that incorporated standardized measures: Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale, Clayton’s Environmental Identity Scale, and Schwartz’s Value Survey. …”
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National, state and territory trends in gestational diabetes mellitus in Australia, 2016-2021: Differences by state/territory and country of birth by Wubet Worku Takele, Lachlan L. Dalli, Siew Lim, Jacqueline A. Boyle

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken from 2016 to 2021 using data from the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) and Australian Bureau of Statistics. …”
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Decoding communicative action vitality forms in social contexts by Radoslaw Niewiadomski, Radoslaw Niewiadomski, Amrita Suresh, Alessandra Sciutti, Giuseppe Di Cesare, Giuseppe Di Cesare

“…These results will have significant implications in the future across various fields, including neuroscience, social robotics, and the development of virtual agents. …”
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Skill acquisition in TVET and access to employment in Nigeria: a gender perspective by Immaculata E. Emah, Philippe Doneys, Kyoko Kusakabe, Shubham Pathak

“…There was a significant gender difference (p < 0.05) in agreement to skills impacting TVET graduates’ access to employment with division along gender job descriptions.DiscussionGender gaps exist for skills in the various disciplines of TVET in tandem with gendered job descriptions, and employability in some fields does not solely depend on the applicant’s skills. Key implications and recommendations are presented in the paper.…”
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Triple-site radiotracer application in breast lymphoscintigraphy and sentinel node discordance by John Freebody, Shane Fernando, Monica A Rossleigh

“…Discordant SLN identification would have implications for nodal staging as the true SLN might not be identified with individual injection techniques. …”
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Perceptions and anticipated factors influencing the adoption of early supported discharge through hospital-at-home by Chong Yau Ong, Ming Jun Kueh, Sungwon Yoon

“…Semi-structured interviews were used to explore patients’ views and expectations when deciding to enroll in the HaH. The data were transcribed and analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis framework.Results Interview responses were obtained from 24 patients. …”
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Green building development in the US capitals: a focused comparative analysis with Baton Rouge by Oluwafemi Awolesi, Margaret Reams

“…Design/methodology/approach – The study leverages statistical and geospatial analyses of data sourced from the USGBC, among other databases. …”
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Work-related smartphone use during off-job hours and work-life conflict: A scoping review. by Holly Blake, Juliet Hassard, Jasmeet Singh, Kevin Teoh

“…The review was conducted and reported using a quality assessment checklist and PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews). Data charting and synthesis was undertaken narratively, using the framework approach and thematic analysis. …”
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A prognostic model for highly aggressive prostate cancer using interpretable machine learning techniques by Cong Peng, Cheng Gong, Xiaoya Zhang, Duxian Liu

“…Additionally, we sought to pinpoint key prognostic factors and their clinical implications through an innovative method.Materials and methodsThis study retrospectively analyzed data from 1,620 patients with extremely aggressive prostate cancer in the SEER database (2000–2020). …”
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