The Role of Strategy Use Instruction in Improving EFL Learners’ Integrated Writing Ability and Their Affective State: A Mixed-Methods Study by Farhang Daneshfard, Mahboobeh Saadat

“…The results were interpreted from an activity theory perspective. The implications of the study for the theory, pedagogy, and research methodology of IW were also presented. …”
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Rapid Prototyping in Pakistan: A Technical Feasibility Study with Analytical Hierarchy Process Analysis, Bridging Civil and Industrial Engineering Perspectives by Ghulam Ameer Mukhtar, Sana Shehzadi, Muhammad Moazzam Ali, Abdul Ahad Malik, Muhammad Mohsin Arshad

“…This text shows the environmental effects and sustainability implications associated with the assimilation of rapid prototyping technologies. …”
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The role of social media on psychological wellbeing from the perspectives of young people with type 1 diabetes and their caregivers: a qualitative study by Emma Berry, Bryan Cleal, Eimear Morrissey, Ingrid Willaing, Caoimhe Shields, Matthew Thornton, Grace Duffy, Mark Davies

“…This study explores the perceived influence of social media on psychological wellbeing in young people living with type 1 diabetes. …”
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Analysis of imperfect interfaces in cobalt ferrite plates using a linear spring model: a comparative study with terfenol-D by Seema, Abhinav Singhal

“…Research limitations The study is confined to linear wave propagation and does not consider nonlinear effects. …”
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Preliminary Investigation into the Association between Scoliosis and Hypoxia: A Retrospective Cohort Study on the Impact of Eliminating Hypoxic Factors on Scoliosis Outcomes by Fatih Ugur, Kubra Topal, Mehmet Albayrak, Recep Taskin, Murat Topal

“…Objective: This study delves into the implications of adenoidectomy for scoliosis progression, investigating the intricate nexus of hypoxia, spinal curvature, and surgical intervention. …”
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Enhanced Cleft Lip and Palate Classification Using SigLIP 2: A Comparative Study with Vision Transformers and Siamese Networks by Oraphan Nantha, Benjaporn Sathanarugsawait, Prasong Praneetpolgrang

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User Perception and Acceptance of Central Bank Digital Currency in Developed and Developing Countries: An Empirical Study using Technology Acceptance Model.

“… This study aims to investigate the factors influencing individuals' intention to use Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) in the digital economy era from an individual perspective using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as a framework. …”
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Modeling the adoption of urban air mobility based on technology acceptance and risk perception theories: A case study on flying cars by Sangen Hu, Zikang Huang, Ke Wang, Haiyuan Lin, Mingyang Pei

“…The insights from this study provide valuable implications for manufacturers, policymakers, and marketers in strategizing the introduction and promotion of flying cars.…”
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Machine learning algorithms that predict the risk of prostate cancer based on metabolic syndrome and sociodemographic characteristics: a prospective cohort study by Tao Thi Tran, Jeonghee Lee, Junetae Kim, Sun-Young Kim, Hyunsoon Cho, Jeongseon Kim

“…Methods A prospective cohort study was performed with 41,837 participants in South Korea. …”
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Applying a tourism micro cluster model to rural development planning: a case study of Kaeng Ruang village in Thailand by Nirundon Tapachai

“…Although one of the limitations of this study is to focus on only one village, the case study of Kaeng Ruang village can provide contextual insight and meaningful implications for policymakers when considering clustering as a planned destination development strategy.…”
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Policy Recommendations for Enhancing Employees' Job Performance Based on Structural Equation Model: A Case Study of Commercial Banks in Vietnam by Quoc Huy Nguyen, Phan Thanh Tam

“…Unique Contribution:  This study provides evidence on the factors that influence  employees' job performance in commercial banks in Vietnam. …”
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Teacher-led and technology-based handwriting evaluations: A mixed-method study among Thai students in Chinese language classes by Katematu Duangmanee, Suppat Rungraungsilp, Krittiya Duangmanee

“…The findings accentuate the potential of integrating OCR technology into handwriting assessment while addressing its limitations, offering practical implications for enhancing Chinese language instruction and evaluation in diverse educational contexts.…”
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Emotional distress and well-being among people with motor neurone disease (MND) and their family caregivers: a qualitative interview study by Lucy Yardley, Adam W A Geraghty, Cathryn Pinto, Laura Dennison

“…Finding hope and positivity, exerting some control, being kinder to oneself and experiencing support from others were helpful strategies for emotional well-being.Conclusion The study provides a broad understanding of what impacts emotional distress and well-being and discusses implications for psychological interventions for people with MND and caregivers. …”
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Neurocognitive and linguistic development in bilingual children: a cross-sectional study on the impact of dual language exposure in 100 Egyptian children by Rasha Sami, Maha Ahmed

“…Examining these impacts in an Egyptian setting sheds light on the potential implications of dual language exposure on cognitive results. …”
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“What is my initial impression of midwifery”: a phenomenological study of first year student experiences after a redeveloped course by Lanli Zou, Huanying Yi, Siqi Zhang, Caihong Zhang, Rong Zhou, Rong Hu, Tong Li, Honghua Guo

“…Additionally, those activities of teaching and learning facilitated significant changes in students’ learning behaviours, demonstrating that a constructivist-based curriculum aligns with the current needs of midwifery students. Implications for practice This study showed that, on the basis of constructivist learning theory, the redevelopment of “Introduction to Midwifery” changed the students’ initial impressions of midwifery, showed great potential for cultivating students’ identity and attitudes towards midwifery, promoted changes in students’ learning behaviour, and provided new ideas for midwifery pedagogies.…”
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Spatiotemporal heterogeneity of the association between socioeconomic development and birth rate: a geographically and temporally weighted regression modeling study in China by Yu Yang, Rongxin He, Liming Li

“…This has significant implications for sustainable population planning.MethodsThis study applied hot spot analysis and the spatiotemporal geographically weighted regression (GTWR) modeling, used panel data of 286 cities in China from 2012 to 2021 to explore the spatiotemporal heterogeneity of the relationship between the socioeconomic development and birth rate.ResultsThe research has found that 2017 was an important turning point in China’s demographic transition. …”
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A feasibility study on non-invasive and non-contact jugular venous pulse measurement using 60 GHz FMCW radar by Shatabdi Das, Hadi Afsharan, Girish Dwivedi, Coen Arrow, Omid Kavehei

“…These findings support the potential of 60 GHz FMCW radar for contactless JVP monitoring, with promising implications for early detection and remote management of heart failure.…”
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The Effect of Seasonal Ambient Temperatures on Fire-Stimulated Germination of Species with Physiological Dormancy: A Case Study Using Boronia (Rutaceae). by Berin D E Mackenzie, Tony D Auld, David A Keith, Francis K C Hui, Mark K J Ooi

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Healthcare providers' (HCPs) perspectives in initiating discussion on mammogram screening, and their perceived barriers and enablers to screening in women-A qualitative study. by Xuefei Wang, Qi He Mabel Leow, Hwee Khim Lee, Ching Yee Mok, Wei Teen Wong, Hui Min Joanne Quah, Ngiap Chuan Tan

“…<h4>Method</h4>A qualitative descriptive study design was used. Focus group discussions (FGD) were conducted with a purposive sample of doctors and nurses from SingHealth Polyclinics between February 2019 to July 2020. …”
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Factors determining internal auditors’ behavioral intention to use computer-assisted auditing techniques: an extension of the UTAUT model and an empirical study by Ahmad Almagrashi, Abdulwahab Mujalli, Tehmina Khan, Osama Attia

“…Findings Effort expectancy, performance expectancy, social and organizational influences, facilitating conditions, trust, satisfaction, and behavioral intention are the main drivers of CAATs. Practical implications This study contributes to existing technology theory by expanding our understanding of the factors influencing CAATs adoption. …”
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