Large-scale whole exome sequencing studies identify two genes,CTSL and APOE, associated with lung cancer. by Jingxiong Xu, Wei Xu, Jiyeon Choi, Yonathan Brhane, David C Christiani, Jui Kothari, James McKay, John K Field, Michael P A Davies, Geoffrey Liu, Christopher I Amos, Rayjean J Hung, Laurent Briollais

“…In this study, we investigate the contribution of rare variants (RVs) (minor allele frequency <0.01) to lung cancer through two large whole exome sequencing case-control studies. …”
Get full text

Enhancing Model Generalizability in Aircraft Carbon Brake Wear Prediction: A Comparative Study and Transfer Learning Approach by Patsy Jammal, Olivia Pinon Fischer, Dimitri N. Mavris, Gregory Wagner

Get full text

Exploring the Impact of Traditional Communication Channels on Customer Purchase Decision: A Case Study of University Students in Ghana by Isaac Ahakwa, Jingzhao Yang, Evelyn Agba Tackie, Kwame Bankole

“…Design/Methodology- Using University students in Ghana as a population, the study employed a simple random sampling approach and collected data from University students in UCC and KNUST. …”
Get full text

The RelationshIp between helping behaviors, religiosity and lIfe satisfaction. A case study on Turkish Muslims by Ali Ayten

“…Last two decades, various studies have been carried out to examinevirtues and their relations to religiosity and positive healthappearances such as happiness, wellbeing and life satisfaction.The emerging of positive psychology has cultivated the spreadingof studies on the relationship between variables mentioned above.This paper investigates the relationship between helping behaviors,religiosity and life satisfaction on the case of Turkish Muslimsample. …”
Get full text

Rationalisation of the differences between APOBEC3G structures from crystallography and NMR studies by molecular dynamics simulations. by Flavia Autore, Julien R C Bergeron, Michael H Malim, Franca Fraternali, Hendrik Huthoff

Get full text

EFFECTS OF E-CRM AND GREEN OPERATIONAL PRACTICES ON OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF HOSPITALS: A CASE STUDY OF ASEAN COUNTRIES by Mahrinasari MS, Muhammad Haseeb, Satria Bangsawan, Fazli Sabri

“…Furthermore, they offer practical implications, emphasizing the importance of operational management reasons and green social behaviour in enhancing operational performance within companies. …”
Get full text

Color stability of CAD/CAM provisional materials after immersion in different coloring solutions: a comparative study by Selver Suna Başak, Zeynep Şen Yilmaz, Funda Bayındır

“…Abstract The aim of this in vitro study was to investigate the effect of different solutions on color stability of CAD/CAM provisional materials. …”
Get full text

A comparative study on pesticide residue profiles in locally grown rice from conventional and sustainable agricultural methods by Indra Purnama, Farag M. Malhat, Anisa Mutamima, Fikratul Ihsan, Amalia

“… Amid escalating concerns about pesticide residues in agricultural product, this study conducts a meticulous comparative analysis of pesticide residue profiles in locally grown rice, aiming to contribute essential insights for informed decision-making in agriculture. …”
Get full text

A mixed-method approach to assess business models of communication departments: insights from a pilot study by Jeanne Link, Fiona Vaassen, Christoph Lautenbach, Ansgar Zerfass

“…However, as the findings refer to a pilot study, future research is required to test and validate the tool in a wider range of organizations and contexts.Originality/valueThe study shows how research in the field of communication management and public relations can be translated into practice and how the success of such efforts can be evaluated. …”
Get full text

Clinical and radiographic outcome of a bioceramic sealer compared to a resin-based sealer: a retrospective study by Hamzah Ahmad Bani-Younes, Karina Abdelaziz Methqal, Ahmad Abdulhamid Madarati, Alaa Daud

“…This study aims to compare the treatment outcome of resin-based (RB) and BC root canal sealers. …”
Get full text

Who Drives Rural Spatial Commodification? A Case Study of a Village in the Mountainous Region of Southwest China by Huicong Liu, Guoqing Shi, Weidong Xiao

“…As a crucial pathway for enhancing rural spatial value, the driving mechanisms and implementation approaches of rural spatial commodification require urgent theoretical elucidation. This study employs spatial production theory as its analytical framework and adopts a case study approach focusing on Zhongxin Village in the mountainous region of southwest China. …”
Get full text

Scaling up natural experimental studies: harnessing emerging technologies to transform physical activity and built environment research by Jack S. Benton, Marilyn E. Wende, Declan J. Ryan, Rachel L. Thompson, J. Aaron Hipp

“…We discuss how these approaches can enhance the scalability of natural experimental studies while also considering important ethical implications, including privacy, inclusivity, and community engagement. …”
Get full text

The Prognostic Yield of Admission Shock Index in Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: SEMI-CI Study by Shaghayegh Ferdowsain, Davood Shafie, Azam Soleimani, Maryam Heidarpour, Hamidreza Roohafza, Fatemeh Nouri, Mehrbod Vakhshoori, Masoumeh Sadeghi

“…Methods: This prospective cohort study is named SEMI-CI and enrolled patients with STEMI who were referred to a cardiology hospital in Isfahan. …”
Get full text

Evaluating innovation performance for financial technology within the national innovation system: A case study of the Kingdom of Bahrain by Mohammed Al-Mannaei, Odeh Al-Jayyousi, Asif Mahmood, Utz Dornberger, Noor Al-Jayousi

“…Moreover, knowledge creation did not affect innovation outputs directly but through knowledge creation. Implications & Recommendations: The study would be invaluable for the financial managers of fintech industries in implementing strategies as well as for the policymakers in integrating financial technology innovations into the financial system. …”
Get full text

Do Gen Y and Gen Z differ in their purchase intention towards recycled products? A moderation study by Rinki Verma, Jan Dvorsky, Alok Tewari, Avinash K. Shrivastava, Manoj Kumar, Monika Singh, Taimur Sharif

“…These insights underscore the need for segmented sustainability marketing strategies. The study contributes to theory by integrating moral identity into NAM and offers practical implications for promoting recycled products across socio-cultural and generational segments in India.…”
Get full text

Assessing early detection ability through spatial arrangements in environmental surveillance for poliovirus: A simulation-based study. by Toshiaki R Asakura, Kathleen M O'Reilly

“…Although we acknowledge the challenges of translating our simulated outcomes for real-world situations, our study has implications for deciding the scale and site selection of ES.…”
Get full text

Study of transverse domain wall dynamics in magnetic nanostrip of different shapes by using spin polarized current pulse by Sen Madhurima, Ganguly Koyel, Barman Saswati

“…The controlled manipulation of domain walls in spintronic nanostructures is fundamental to advancing energy-efficient, high-speed memory and logic devices. In this study, we investigate the domain wall’s dynamics in a magnetic nanostrip of continuously varying width and a magnetic nanostrip of uniform width under varying spin-polarized current densities. …”
Get full text

EXPLORING STUDENT AND LECTURER PERSPECTIVES ON ACADEMIC WRITING: A CASE STUDY AT THE CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, SOUTH AFRICA by Brenton Grant Fredericks, Tsepo Wisdom Louw

“…This study explores the perceptions of students and lecturers regarding the Academic Literacy Course (ALC) at the Central University of Technology (CUT), South Africa. …”
Get full text

High resolution descriptors for UAV mapping in biodiversity conservation - A case study of sandy steppe habitat renewal. by Maja Arok, Branko Brkljač, Predrag Lugonja, Bojana Ivošević, Milan Vukotić, Tijana Nikolić Lugonja

“…It is a model organism of an animal species that enables identifying habitat quality and quantity indicators to understand the broader implications of the ecosystem revitalization efforts on the wildlife populations. …”
Get full text

A Study on the Application of Shore-Side Power as a Method to Reduce the Emissions of Greenhouse Gases by Cruise Ships by Mislav Rogosic, Tatjana Stanivuk, David Lucaci

“…By addressing environmental, technical, and economic aspects, the research aims to provide a comprehensive framework for decision-makers, port authorities, and shipping companies to adopt this technology as a key measure for reducing emissions from cruise ships. Furthermore, this study investigates the multifaceted impacts of shore-side electricity—focusing on its long-term environmental, economic, and social implications—by analyzing case studies from ports that have successfully implemented this technology and by examining the barriers to its broader adoption. …”
Get full text