Impact of mask use on facial emotion recognition in individuals with subclinical social anxiety: an eye-tracking study by Jackie Wai Yi Wo, Weiyan Liao, Janet Hui-wen Hsiao

“…Potential mechanisms and implications were discussed.…”
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The impact of visual fidelity on screen-based virtual reality food choices: A randomized pilot study. by Bianca Curi Braga, Pejman Sajjadi, Mahda Bagher, Alexander Klippel, Jessica Menold, Travis Masterson

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Rational choice and political imaging in mining areas: a case study of legislative elections in East Luwu by Rahmat Muhammad, Ridwan Syam, Irfan Yahya, Patta Hindi Asis

“…Important implications include the need for different campaign strategies and political education efforts that consider specific characteristics of local communities.…”
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Legislative Means Aimed at Stimulating Green Procurement in the Public Sector. A Critical Case Study of Romania by Ionel Bostan, Cristina Mihaela Lazăr, Nicoleta Asaloș

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Association between circadian syndrome and MASLD risk: evidence from a large cross-sectional study by Jihan Sun, Shuqi Mao, Caide Lu

“…However, its clinical utility requires further validation in prospective studies before integration into routine practice.…”
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Association between abdominal obesity and nutritional supplement use among Iranian adults in the Shahedieh cohort study by Sina Nouri, Akram Ghadiri-Anari, Saeed Hosseini, Narjes Hazar

“…However, in the multivariable regression analysis, only ferric compounds remained significant as a protective factor (OR = 0.73, 95%CI: 0.57‒0.94). The findings of this study suggest that dietary supplements, particularly ferric compounds, may have implications for managing abdominal obesity. …”
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Enhancing Web Development Education With Game-Based and Gamification Learning: A Study of Engagement, Motivation, and Performance by Suzan Ejura Ojonuba, Guzin Turkmen, Sacip Toker

“…We investigated the impact of game-based learning and gamification on students’ engagement, motivation, and performance in a web development course in this study. We tested 60 university students, who were expected to learn from a novice or beginner level. …”
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Lower medial hamstring activity after ACL reconstruction during running: a cross-sectional study by Athol Thomson, Rodney Whiteley, Clint Hansen, Einar Einarsson, Bart Sas, Magnus Gislason

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The impact of internal and macroeconomic factors on the profitability of the banking sector. A case study of the Western Balkan countries by Arsim Hoxha, Roberta Bajrami, Ylber Prekazi

“…The impact of industry factors such as liquid assets, deposits, and short-term funding, as well as bank Z-score, on profitability is mixed. The study’s findings have significant implications for policy experts and bank managers in Western Balkan countries. …”
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Antecedents and consequences of work-related and personal bullying: A cross-sectional study in an Italian healthcare facility by Adelina Brizio, Paola Gatti, Daniela Acquadro Maran

“…Introduction: Workplace bullying (WB), encompassing work-related bullying (WRB) and personal bullying (PB), significantly impacts workers and organizational culture. This study explores the broader implications of WB, focusing on its perception when associated with job functions versus when targeted at individuals. …”
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Drought and rural communities: strategies to deal with its consequences (Case study: Border Rural of Zahedan Township) by masood safari aliakbari, mohammad reza poodineh, mohammad azadpour

“…Therefore, considering the importance of this issue, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of drought on rural communities and identify strategies for coping with its implications in border villages in Zahedan. …”
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Study on the Spatial Association Network Structure of Urban Digital Economy and Its Driving Factors in Chinese Cities by Wei Yang, Mengjie Yan, Xiaohe Wang, Jinfeng Shi

“…Based on these conclusions, specific policy implications for the future development of the spatial association network of the urban digital economy are proposed.…”
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Development of Bacillus stratosphericus Lysate Concentrate to Control Sebum Secretion through In vitro Studies and Clinical Trial by Hosam Ki, Sung Geon Yoon, Jeung Hi Han, Byeongmin Shin, Young Soo Kim, Yang Gyu Choi, Kwang Yeon Hwang

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Leveraging social media for enhanced SME performance in the restaurant industry: A Case study of Penang, Malaysia by Tisya Farida Abdul Halim, Raziff Jamaluddin, Nuraini Abdullah, Mohd Khairulnizam Zahari, Nur Syuhadah Kamaruddin, Bannu A/P Subramanian

“…These insights suggest that SMEs in Penang's restaurant industry can achieve a competitive edge and sustainable growth by effectively leveraging social media marketing strategies. The study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing empirical evidence on the effectiveness of tailored social media marketing strategies for SMEs, offering practical implications for business owners and policymakers. …”
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Attitudes of Generation Y Nurses Toward Evidence‐Based Nursing Practice: A Mixed‐Methods Study by Juste Kiviliene, Aurelija Blazeviciene

“…Design A mixed‐methods study with a convergent parallel design was used, allowing simultaneous collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data. …”
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Testing Positive and Disclosing in Pregnancy: A Phenomenological Study of the Experiences of Adolescents and Young Women in Maseru, Lesotho by Sphiwe Madiba, Mamorapeli Putsoane

“…This has positive implications for the PMTCT programme and the involvement of men in reproductive health. …”
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Exploring dentists’ experiences of endodontic file fracture during root canal treatment: a phenomenological study by Mohammad Rastegar Khosravi, Zhina Banafshi, Rayan Ebrahimi, Rostam Jalali

“…Abstract Objectives File fracture represents a common and occasionally unavoidable occurrence during root canal procedures, carrying substantial negative implications for dental practitioners. This study explores dentists’ encounters with file fracture incidents during root canal treatment. …”
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Factors affecting digital banking services acceptance: An empirical study in Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic by Phuong Mai Nguyen, Thi-Minh-Hien Vu, Thi-Minh-Ngoc Luu, Thi Huong Dang

“…Contribution & Value Added: This study is among few studies that apply the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) in the Vietnamese context of the banking industry, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Route Generation and Built Environment Behavioral Mechanisms of Generation Z Tourists: A Case Study of Macau by Ying Zhao, Pohsun Wang, Yafeng Lai

“…Comparative analysis using social media keyword data demonstrates that the proposed method outperforms conventional travel route planning approaches in terms of route relevance and overall path satisfaction. This study offers a novel integration of psychological theory and computational optimization, providing both theoretical insights and practical implications for urban tourism planning and the development of smart tourism services.…”
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Advancing sustainable and innovative agriculture: An empirical study of farmers’ livelihood risks and the green transformation of food production by Zhuoying Fu, Chongmei Zhang, Zeng Huang, Lu Jia, Guanglin Sun, Wei Wang

“…In contrast to previous research, this study employs the finite mixture model to quantify the degree of green production transformation of rice farmers. …”
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