The significance of a dementia diagnosis from the perspective of the family caregivers: a qualitative study by Inger Molvik, Grete Kjelvik, Geir Selbæk, Anne Marie Mork Rokstad

“…This study aims to explore the implications of a family member with cognitive impairment receiving a dementia diagnosis or not from the perspective of their next of kin. …”
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Health inequalities for older people from minority ethnic groups receiving palliative care and end of life care: A scoping review protocol. by Narin Aker, Rachael Frost, Kate Walters, Emily West, Nathan Davies

“…Citation tracking, reference list checking and grey literature searches will be undertaken. Data will be extracted, charted and summarised descriptively.…”
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Bridging theory and practice in healthy aging: the role of wellness tourism in shaping psychosocial outcomes by Azadeh Azimi, Erfan Moradi, Bahram Yousefi, Zohreh Hassani

“…Grounded in attention restoration theory (ART) and socioemotional selectivity theory (SST), the research examines how key psychosocial factors—namely, life satisfaction and the perceived restorative quality of the environment—mediate the relationship between wellness tourism experiences and overall well-being. Data were collected via structured surveys administered to senior tourists at Iranian wellness resorts. …”
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Relationship between job characteristics and music performance anxiety in collaborative pianists working in Slovenian music schools by Katarina Babnik, Žan Lep, Žan Lep, Katarina Habe

“…This study contributes to existing knowledge by examining how job characteristics, particularly job demands and job resources, influence MPA among collaborative pianists.MethodA cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted on 94 collaborative pianists (24% of the population) working at all three levels of the Slovenian music education system. Data were collected through an online survey, including demographic characteristics, objective workload measures, and perceived job characteristics scales (cognitive job demands, emotional demands, job influence, role clarity, role conflict, and organizational justice), along with an adapted MPA scale. …”
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A new wave and the ripples it makes: Post-transition firm’s digital maturity and its consequences in global value chains by Barbara Jankowska, Marta Götz, Ewa Mińska-Struzik, Małgorzata Bartosik-Purgat

“…We collected the primary data during computer-assisted telephone interviews (CATI) among 400 industrial manufacturing firms in Poland. …”
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The New Sociopolitical and Economic Dynamics of Digitalisation and Automation in Romania’s Automotive Industry by Irina Alina Popescu, Irina Elena Ion, Klára Čermáková, Radu Cristian Mușetescu, Ramona Iulia Dieaconescu, Ana-Maria Marinoiu

“…The research is based on the analysis of secondary sources, as well as the analysis and interpretation of valuable primary data collected through the semi-structured interview method, explored in depth with the help of latent content analysis. …”
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Research on the impact of artificial intelligence development on urban low-carbon transformation by Yan Cheng, Zhisheng Zhang, Lian Hu, Xin Duan

“…Based on the panel data of 226 cities in China from 2012 to 2022, this study first designed a comprehensive evaluation index system for the development of AI and urban low-carbon transformation. …”
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The impact of new digital infrastructure on agriculture green development: evidence from China by Yanru Zhao, Chenyu Yang, Sarwar Khan

“…This study focuses on agricultural green total factor productivity (AGTFP) in China, aiming to elucidate the direct effects of NDI on AGD, its mediating pathways, and geographical heterogeneity, thereby providing theoretical evidence and policy implications for the green transformation of agriculture.MethodsBased on panel data from 30 provinces in China from 2006 to 2022, this study employs the global Malmquist-Luenberger (GML) index and the slack-based measure (SBM) model to measure AGTFP and constructs a comprehensive NDI indicator using principal component analysis. …”
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Combating Seasonality in Regional Tourism: A Call to Action Through Sport Events and Practitioner Insights by Sofia Gkarane, Chris Vassiliadis, Iordanis Kotzaivazoglou, Garyfallos Fragidis, Vasiliki Vrana

“…This study contributes to the ongoing discussion on seasonality, focusing on its economic and social implications, particularly from the perspective of tourism professionals. …”
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Coupled evolutionary rates shape a Hawaiian insect-symbiont system by Patrick H. Degnan, Diana M. Percy, Allison K. Hansen

“…Conclusions This study highlights the interplay between ecological diversification and genomic evolution in Pariaconus. Further, these data indicate that multiple endosymbiont partners alone are not sufficient to result in decoupling rates of sequence evolution. …”
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An Analysis of Transportation Mode Choice in Bitung City Using Structural Equation Modeling by Lucia Ingrid Regina Lefrandt, Charles S. C. Punuhsingon

“…The research involved distributing an online questionnaire to 200 respondents and gathering data on various latent variables, including Travel Cost, Travel Time, Vehicle Condition, and Comfort Level. …”
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Continuing education of academic women in STEM: perspectives on mentoring and professional roles by Erika García-Silva, Sonia Perez-Suarez, Ana Zavala-Parrales, Frank E. Meléndez-Anzures, Angeles Dominguez, Angeles Dominguez

“…The insights contribute to advancing strategies for promoting gender equity and diversity in STEM fields, with implications for researchers, universities, and organizations seeking to support women’s participation and advancement in STEM careers. …”
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Determinants associated with anemia level among children under 5 years in Gambia: a structural equation modelling approach by Opeyemi Roselyn Akindutire, Shaun Ramroop, Faustin Habyarimana

“…It would be helpful to consider factors with policy implications for the betterment of anemia patients’ wellbeing.…”
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Navigating the valley of death:Open innovation strategies for start-up survival by Yulissa Navarro-Castillo, Katia Mastrostefano, Mercedes Grijalvo, Gustavo Morales-Alonso

“…To process the information obtained in a more objective manner, we utilised three R codes for qualitative data analysis. Subsequently, we employed word clouds to condense the interviews and ascertain the most significant variables related to the success of the ventures and OI. …”
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Second Language Learners’ Pauses Over Different Times Intervals in L2 Writing Essays: Evidence From a Keystroke Logging Program by Мохаммед Мохсен

“…This paper is innovative in examining a state-of-the-art issue and has implications to the field of psycholinguistics.…”
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Predictors of return to work among mine workers following on-duty injury: A scoping review by Wilinda Botha, Nontembiso Magida, Witness Mudzi, Bashir Bello

“…Studies were screened using predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data from eligible studies were extracted and analysed thematically to identify key predictors of RTW outcomes. …”
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Integrating air microbiome for comprehensive air quality analysis by Sofya Pozdniakova, Akira Uchida, Alejandro Fontal, Lídia Cañas, Samuel Santamaria, Lim Yee Hui, Irvan Luhung, Stephan C. Schuster, Xavier Rodó, Sílvia Borràs

“…This work demonstrates that existing air quality infrastructure can be leveraged for airborne microbiome monitoring, offering a practical and cost-effective approach to integrate biological data into routine assessments and support a more comprehensive understanding of air quality and its implications for public health.…”
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Cultivating sustainability: Adoption and intensity of soil fertility management technologies among rural farms in Zambia by Louis Chikopela, Thomson H. Kalinda, John N. Ng'ombe, Elias Kuntashula

“…We study the adoption and intensity of key SFM practices - improved fallow, animal manure, compost, crop residue retention, minimum tillage, inorganic fertilizer, and intercropping among rural farmers in Zambia. Data from 1234 rural farms and the multivariate probit (MVP) and generalized Poisson regression models are used. …”
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Construction Safety Risk Assessment for Underground Structures in Military Hospital Projects Using Activity-Based Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) by Pungky Dharma Saputra, Muhammad Hamzah Fansuri, Anasya Arsita Laksmi, M Ragil, Madeline Nauli Basa Simbolon

“…This research has positive implications as a reference for developing construction safety plans that include risk identification, risk assessment, and determination of control measures.…”
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Examining drug poisoning in child and adolescent psychiatric patients: clinical analysis and pharmacy services by Yuwen Wang, Yuejing Wu, Rongda Wang, Zemin Wang, Fugang Luo

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics and symptoms of drug poisoning in adolescents with psychiatric conditions, and provide valuable guidance for pharmacists in the prevention and treatment of adolescent drug poisoning.MethodsA total of 84 adolescent patients with drug poisoning were recruited from January 2021 to December 2023. Clinical data of drug poisoning patients were analyzed, and pharmaceutical service implications were discussed based on hospital settings and patient medication profiles.ResultsFemale adolescents constituted a higher proportion of drug poisoning cases than males. …”
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