Is mindfulness research methodology improving over time? A systematic review. by Simon B Goldberg, Raymond P Tucker, Preston A Greene, Tracy L Simpson, David J Kearney, Richard J Davidson

“…Possible explanations for this and implications for interpreting this body of research and conducting future studies are discussed.…”
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Antecedents of Sustainable Usage Behaviors Through Mobile Payment Technology for Digital Financial Inclusion in Ghana by Gladys Wauk, Junwu Chai, Gideon Adjorlolo, Edem Koffi Amouzou, Belinda Bonney, Benedict N-yanyi

“…However, the existing literature inadequately explains how sustainability factors influence user behavior toward MPT adoption and how this behavior translates into financial inclusion especially under the influence of mobile transaction tax policies in African countries. This study addresses this gap by examining the antecedents of sustainable usage behaviors of MPT and their implications for digital financial inclusion in Ghana. …”
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Sustainable food traceability: a comprehensive model for enhancing safety and resilience in the supply chain in the Oman food industry by Reason Masengu, Jouhara Sultan Al Habsi, Chenjerai Muchenje, Charles Tsikada

“…With broader implications for the global food sector, the study offers a comprehensive framework for improving Oman’s food safety and supply chain resilience. …”
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Navigating ethical tensions: Remote working experiences of female middle managers in South Africa by Andre R. Rust, Busisiwe M. Madikizela-Theu, Martha Harunavamwe, Herbert Kanengoni, Nasima Carrim, Willie T. Chinyamurindi

“…Motivation for the study: The study responds to calls to explore new working models, such as remote work, and their implications for both employees and organisations. …”
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Testing autonomous vehicles and AI: perspectives and challenges from cybersecurity, transparency, robustness and fairness by David Fernández Llorca, Ronan Hamon, Henrik Junklewitz, Kathrin Grosse, Lars Kunze, Patrick Seiniger, Robert Swaim, Nick Reed, Alexandre Alahi, Emilia Gómez, Ignacio Sánchez, Akos Kriston

“…The analysis highlights significant challenges and suggests future directions for research and development of AI in AV technology, emphasising the need for multidisciplinary expertise. The study’s conclusions have relevant implications for the development of trustworthy AI systems, vehicle regulations, and the safe deployment of AVs.…”
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A Spatially-Informed Healthy Location Index for Assessing Urban Living Environment by Anu Rai, Kasturi Adhikary, Debisha Ghosh, Mohor Samaddar, Hrileena Chowdhury, Sayanika Si

“…Highlights: • Proposed a scalable HLI framework with global implications for urban planning and targeted health interventions…”
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Something beyond paycheque to boosting employee retention: evidence from a South Indian hospital by M. Bharath

“…Bringing out the retention measures preferred by employees, depicting the relationship of demographic profile with employee retention tendency and exploring implications giving importance to beyond paycheque factors are the objectives of the study. …”
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Islamic Religious Education Curriculum Innovation: Fethullah Gülen's Perspective by Muhamad Restu Fauzi, Tasman Hamami, Hyung-Jun Kim

“…Design/methods/approach – This study was a literature research. The source of data in this study was the works of Gülen. …”
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Does financial inclusion and information communication technology affect environmental degradation in oil-producing countries? by Isbat Alam, Lu Shichang, Saqib Muneer, Khalid Mahsan Alshammary, Muhammad Zia Ur Rehman

“…The study used quantile regression, FMOLS, and FE-OLS techniques. …”
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My heritage matters: Building a strong brand, awareness and image by Emmanuel Kwarteng-Amaniampong, Adele Potgieter, Madele Tait

“…Significant gender differences emerged, with logo C showing the largest statistically significant difference in both brand identity and brand awareness Practical implications: The study provides valuable insights into how cultural symbols can influence brand identity, awareness and image. …”
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An Analysis of the Financial Sustainability of Public Universities in South Africa by Lungelo Mjabulisi Khumalo, Daniel Schutte

“…Additionally, aligning financial strategies with operational efficiency will be crucial in maintaining educational quality amid growing fiscal pressures. Managerial implications: The findings of this study have significant managerial implications for the contemporary field of higher education management. …”
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Unity in diversity: navigating global connections through cultural exchange by Dwi Mariyono, Annis Nur Alifatul Kamila, Akmal Nur Alif Hidayatullah

“…Practical implications – The study offers actionable insights for policymakers, educators and cultural leaders to promote inclusive cultural exchange and hybridization strategies. …”
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A blessing or a curse? Climate change and political economy effects on the agricultural sector: empirical evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa by Nzabirinda Etienne, Nkurunziza Joseph, Mugenzi Martin

“…Research limitations/implications – This study’s primary limitation is the exclusion of some SSA countries due to unavailable data for key variables, potentially limiting the generalizability of the findings. …”
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Balancing choice and socioeconomic realities: analyzing behavioral and economic factors in social oocyte cryopreservation decisions by Limor Dina Gonen

“…The analysis reveals that a considerable number of participants perceive cryopreservation as a feasible alternative for augmenting their prospects for future procreation.Research implicationsThe results validate the patterns and the ways in which personal and socioeconomic elements impact choices regarding fertility. …”
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A “new tourism cycle” on the Canary Islands: scenarios for digital transformation and resilience of small and medium tourism enterprises by Nidia Hernández Sánchez, Jeroen Oskam

“…Research limitations/implications – Resilience for sudden and for slow-paced disruptions poses different challenges for SMTEs. …”
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PANEN RAYA KELAS SEJARAH: AN EXHIBITION-BASED DIFFERENTIATED HISTORY CLASSROOM TO ENHANCE 21ST CENTURY 4C SKILLS by Roro Wilis, Dyah Kumalasari

“…Methodology – This research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach at State High School 9 Yogyakarta. …”
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Soil moisture–atmosphere coupling strength over central Europe in the recent warming climate by T. Schwitalla, L. Jach, V. Wulfmeyer, K. Warrach-Sagi

“…This phenomenon has significant implications for agriculture, ecosystems, and human societies, highlighting the need to understand the underlying mechanisms driving these events. …”
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Exploring University Students’ Adoption of ChatGPT Using the Diffusion of Innovation Theory and Sentiment Analysis With Gender Dimension by Raghu Raman, Santanu Mandal, Payel Das, Tavleen Kaur, J. P. Sanjanasri, Prema Nedungadi

“…This study explores the adoption and societal implications of an emerging technology such as Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT) in higher education students. …”
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Paving the way for sustainable green growth in G10 economies: Perspectives on green manufacturing employment and renewable energy employment by Emmanuel Uche, Nicholas Ngepah, Nazatul Faizah Haron

“…The study also explored the moderating implications of energy, economic, and information and communication technology (ICT) diversification, as well as energy uncertainties. …”
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Long-Term Heavy Metal Bioaccumulation in Sprat (<i>Sprattus sprattus</i>) from the Romanian Black Sea: Ecological and Human Health Risks in the Context of Sustainable Fisheries by Andra Oros, Madalina Galatchi

“…This study evaluates the heavy metals concentrations in sprat (<i>Sprattus sprattus</i>, Linnaeus, 1758) from the Romanian Black Sea, assessing both ecological implications and human health risks associated with consumption. …”
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