The COVID-19 pandemic: A well-being model for public servants by Ntombifuthi N. Zwane, Rudolf M. Oosthuizen

“…Research approach/design and method: A cross-sectional, quantitative research design was employed. Data were collected via questionnaires from a convenience sample of 218 South African public sector employees. …”
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Evaluating the Impact of Visual Arts Teachers’ Assessment Strategies on Lifelong Learning in Practical Artworks in Senior High Schools in the Ashanti Region, Ghana by Atta Kusi Ankrah, Victor Boateng Nimoh, Kenneth Osei Yeboah, Mohammed Ibrahim

“…Employing a mixed-methods research approach, including questionnaires and interviews, data was collected from 90 respondents out of a total sample of 107 from selected Senior High Schools in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, i.e. …”
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Analysis of periodic wave soliton structure for the wave propagation in nonlinear low–pass electrical transmission lines through analytical technique by Mujahid Iqbal, Jianqiao Liu, Aly R. Seadawy, Huda Daefallh Alrashdi, Reem Algethamie, Abeer Aljohani, Ce Fu

“…The nonlinear LPETLs model having important implications in sciences and engineering such as communication and electronic engineering included system of signal distribution in cable television, connection system of radio receiver and transmitter and its antennas, computer networking connected system, routing call truck lines of telephone switching centers, high speed data buses in computers and many others. …”
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Exploring aggressive emotions in women in prison: the role of empathy and perceived social support in moderating the effects of childhood discrimination experiences by Lili Liu, Xiaobin Ding, Shuang Li, Xiaomei Chen

“…Participants and Setting: The study involved 411 women in prison from correctional facilities across two provinces in China. Data were collected through paper-based surveys distributed from May to June 2024. …”
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Benchmarking the efficiency of distribution warehouses using a four-phase integrated PCA-DEA-improved fuzzy SWARA-CoCoSo model for sustainable distribution by Song Meijing, Andrejić Milan, Pajić Vukašin, Chatterjee Prasenjit, Ma’arof Muhammad Izzat Nor

“…The primary objective of this article is to propose an integrated four-phase model for assessing the efficiency of retail distribution warehouses based on principal component analysis-data envelopment analysis-improved fuzzy step-wise weight assessment ratio analysis-combined compromise solution (PCA-DEA-IMF SWARA-CoCoSo). …”
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Dietary risk factors for non-communicable diseases among Omani adults by latent class analysis and structural equation modelling by Adhra Al-Mawali, Ayaman Al-Harrasi, Avinash Daniel Pinto, Magdi Morsi, Abbas Balouchi, Francesco P. Cappuccio

“…Secondary analysis of the 2017 Oman NCD Risk Factors Survey data was performed to investigate three major dietary risk factors (fruits and vegetables intake, eating out, and the type of oil used in cooking) of Omanis using LCA and SEM. …”
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An analysis of event quality and participant satisfaction in the 2024 ASEAN University Games (AUG) taekwondo competition by Wijono, Afif Rusdiawan, Muhammad Kharis Fajar, Cemal Özman, Kunjung Ashadi

“…This research involved 116 respondents, including athletes, contingent managers, and taekwondo teachers from 9 ASEAN nations. Data were gathered using an online questionnaire utilising a validated and reliable 7-point Likert scale. …”
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Emotional Regulation and its Relationship with Decision-Making Ability among University Female Students in Saudi Arabia by Norah Almotrefi

“…While the framework surrounding the relationship between emotional regulation and decision-making ability is established, significant gaps in longitudinal data, specific variable exploration, external influences, and practical applications remain in the study that could be addressed in future research.…”
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Thermo-gaseous-mechanical coupling phase-field model for brittle crack propagation in tungsten by Yuanyuan Wang, Xinxin Hou, Yan-Dong Wang

“…The model is validated by comparing our simulated data with available experimental and numerical results. …”
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The healthcare professionals’ role in older adults’ road safety in primary care settings in Canada: a qualitative study by Camille Savoie, Philippe Voyer, Suzanne Bouchard, Martin Lavallière

“…Using an inductive approach, qualitative data was analyzed with the content analysis method. …”
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Evaluating Airline Liability and Compensation in Indonesian Aviation by Rossano Tito Atmadja, Ahmad Sudiro

“…This study investigates the regulatory framework and legal implications of airline liability in the context of air crash victims' rights in Indonesia, focusing on the enforceability of release and discharge agreements imposed by airlines. …”
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Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases in Nepal from 1990 to 2019: The Global Burden of Disease Study, 2019 by Achyut Raj Pandey, Meghnath Dhimal, Niraj Shrestha, Dikshya Sharma, Jasmine Maskey, Raja Ram Dhungana, Bihungum Bista, Krishna Kumar Aryal

“…This article makes use of those data available on the GBD Compare page of IHME website to present the comprehensive picture of the burden of CVDs in Nepal. …”
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Social determinants of sleep apnea in Canada: A cross-sectional study exploring the intersection between immigrants’ length of residence and visible minority status by Joseph A. Braimah, Emmanuel Kyeremeh, Roger Antabe, Bradley P. Stoner, Eugena Kwon

“…Based on these findings, we discuss implications for policymakers and suggest avenues for future research.…”
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In GenAI we trust: An investigation of university students’ reliance on and resistance to generative AI in language learning by Feifei Wang, Nuoen Li, Alan C. K. Cheung, Gary K. W. Wong

“…These findings provide theoretical, research, and practical implications regarding the appropriate use of GenAI in education.…”
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The Relationship Between Playing Formations, Team Ranking, and Physical Performance in the Serie A Soccer League by Cristian Savoia, Francesco Laterza, Antonio Lucadamo, Vincenzo Manzi, Vito Azzone, Samuel A. Pullinger, Catherine E. Beattie, Maurizio Bertollo, Dario Pompa

“…The present study aimed to investigate the impact of these factors on the physical exertion of Serie A soccer players. We analyzed match data from 375 players, categorizing teams based on their final ranking and comparing performance across different playing formations. …”
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Integrative multi-omic analysis of NLRP3 inflammasome dysregulation and subtyping for personalized treatment in acute myeloid leukemia by Hong Zhang, Linlin Yang, Yukexin Liu, Dongju Wang, Liming Shi, Changyu Tian

“…In this study, we analyzed genomic, bulk-, and single-cell transcriptomic data to assess the contribution of NLRP3 inflammasome genes to AML. …”
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Small-area geographical variation in the prevalence of diabetes amongst Australian youth aged <20 years in 2021 by Ewan Cameron, Song Zhang, Aveni Haynes, Peter W. Gething

“…Methods: A combined statistical reconstruction and small-area estimation algorithm was applied to privacy-modulated data from the 2021 Australian Census. The census instrument and reconstruction accuracy was examined by comparisons against a hospital-based register and community register. …”
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Analysis of Annual Spatiotemporal Variations in Carbon Stock in the Urban Agglomeration of the Middle Yangtze River Basin, China by Zhenbo Du, Cong Ou, Yue An, Jingbo Chen, Yu Meng, Fen Chen

“…The research results can provide reference data for regional land management policy formulation and realization of “dual carbon” goals.…”
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Principals’ Digital Leadership Competencies in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Teachers’ Perspectives by John Olayemi Okunlola, Suraiya Rathankoomar Naicker

“…The study addressed one research question and tested two hypotheses. Data were collected using the High Schools’ Digital Leadership Standards Questionnaire (HSDLSQ). …”
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Is there a link between Hepatitis A virus and Guillain-Barré syndrome? A systematic review of case reports by Amirhosein Ghasemi, Nima Broomand Lomer, Alia Saberi

“…Only published case reports or conference abstracts presenting cases of confirmed HAV infection and GBS were included. Data extraction was performed independently by two reviewers, and quality assessment was conducted using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tool. …”
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