Maternal Imagery in Bible Translation: A Comparative Analysis of Divine Nurturing Metaphors Across Indigenous Languages in Ghana by Grace Sintim Adasi, Sanatu Fusheini

“…It analyses the translations of maternal nurturing metaphors in these three indigenous languages through a comparative analysis of key Bible passages (Isa. 66:13, Hos. 11:3-4, and Deut. 32:18), exploring their theological and cultural implications. This study uses a methodology that combines textual analyses with ethnolinguistic methods to compare the semantic range and cultural resonance of maternal imagery traits, as salient in translation discourses. …”
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How do the capital structure and adjustment speed of Islamic banks differ from those of conventional banks? Evidence from the GCC region by Mohammad Alsharif, Faisal Alnori

“…Abstract This study investigates the leverage ratios and speed of adjustment of Islamic and conventional banks over the years 2011–2022. …”
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Translation as a catalyst for foreign language learning: a self-regulated learning approach mediated by instructor feedback and peer collaboration by Chun Li, Kizito Tekwa

“…These practical implications of the study’s findings are crucial for understanding of FL’s place in and successful incorporation into translation programs and course designs.…”
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Public trust in the police: Investigating the influence of police performance, procedural fairness, and police-community relations in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Medareshaw Tafesse Melkamu, Woldeab Teshome

“…As a result, to enhance trust in the police and improve relations with citizens, police should effectively control crime and communicate it, exert authority procedurally, exercise fair and respectful policing, and undertake activities that positively strengthen their relationship with the community. This study has theoretical and practical implications and provides insights for enhancing public trust in the police.…”
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How do users of different academic areas perceive user friendliness of IR by Polona Vilar, Maja Žumer

“… ABSTRACT The paper presents one part of a wider study, performed at the Department of LIS&BS at the Faculty of Arts in Ljubljana. …”
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Corporate governance, financial performance, and economic policy uncertainty. Evidence from emerging Asian economies. by Chaoyang Zhang

“…Economic policy uncertainty significantly moderates corporate governance practices and financial performance of organizations belonging to Asian economies. This study advocated the implications for the government and policymakers to improve corporate governance practices, especially during periods of high economic uncertainty.…”
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Moving beyond precision: adapting to new measures of learning via improvisation in music education by Sunny Choi

“…Abstract This study explores the pedagogical impact of incorporating improvisation practices into the curriculum of Classical piano students in higher education. …”
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Entanglement of cultural diversity and future of work: thematic analysis by Mita Mehta, Abhineet Saxena

“…Given the limited research in this domain, this study contributes valuable insights into human resource policy and social and managerial implications.…”
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The Behavioural Motivations of Police Officers Engaged in Domestic Abuse Incident Work by Daniel P. Ash

“…Officers alternate between these behaviour types when seeking to uphold their archetypal identity as they manage incident outcomes. This study has implications for police practitioners and policymakers seeking to understand the motivation of officers when engaged in domestic abuse work and its impact on incident outcomes and officer behaviours. …”
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Model Technology to Performance Chain (TPC) in Implementing Accrual-Based Sistem Informasi Manajemen Daerah (SIMDA) Finance: Empirical Evidence from Local Government of Indonesia by Willy Abdillah, Asep Saepullah

“…This study examines TPC model in the context of utilization of accrual-based SIMDA Finance version 2.7 at Local Government of Indonesia. …”
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Green Human Resource Management On Sustainable Performance: The Mediating Role Of Digital Innovation by Rudy Tobing, Dwiyanjana Santyo Nugroho

“…This study analyses the mediating role of digital innovation variables on the relationship between green human resource management (GHRM) and sustainability performance. …”
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The Role of Innovation in Mediating Market Orientation to Company Performance by Putu Intan Paradictha Pradnya Putri, Ni Nyoman Kerti Yasa, I Ketut Rahyuda

“…Innovation is able to mediate the relationship of market orientation on business performance significantly. The practical implications derived from this study that the orientation of the market is able to create innovations that will directly improve the performance of the company. …”
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Fraud Prevention in Bumdes Fund Management with Internal Locus of Control as a Moderating Variable by Risdan Arianto, Akram Akram, Taufiq Chaidir

“…However, internal locus of control negatively moderates the influence of internal control systems on fraud prevention. The implications of this study provide insight to stakeholders in improving individual morality and the effectiveness of internal control systems to minimize the risk of fraud in BUMDes.…”
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A complicated picture: Media diversity in the case of Google’s video search during the pandemic by Qun Wang

“…In addition, Google-source partnership and the limited presentation of minority sources at the time of a global crisis, this study argues, has profound implications for media diversity. …”
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The role of ritual communication in consumption: A consumer coffee experience by Nathalie Martin

“…In Study 2, we found that several procedural aspects of the rituals identified in Study 1 were not consistently conveyed in coffee advertising, indicating a potential gap in communication with consumers. …”
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Business Internationalization in the Wood Pellet Industry: Increasing Competitiveness in the Global Market by Mohamad Bastomi, Sudarmiatin Sudarmiatin

“…In addition, global competition and fluctuating raw material prices emerge as threats that need to be anticipated with risk mitigation strategies and operational efficiency. The practical implications of this study include recommendations for capacity building and market diversification, while its theoretical contributions enrich the literature related to MSME internationalization in the renewable energy sector. …”
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The Casualty Evidence for Interest Rates and SME’s Outputs Relation from A Developing Economy by Adedeji Daniel Gbadebo

“…Additionally, efforts should be directed towards putting adequate infrastructural facilities in place for the proper operation of the SMEs. Practical Implications The study provides insights indicating that positive (negative) shocks in the interest rate cause negative (positive) shocks in SMEs output, thus aligning with the associated economic theory.…”
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Supportive Work Environments, Innovative Work Behavior, and Job Performance in the Hospitality Industry: Empirical Evidence from Thailand by Chayan Chaiyapruksayanonde, Khwanruedee Ponchaitiwat

“…Moreover, physically and psychologically supportive work environments positively and indirectly impact the cultivation of job performance. Additionally, this study thoroughly analyzes the implications for management practices, emphasizing the crucial significance of innovative work behavior in shaping job performance outcomes. …”
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Strengthening the Creative Dimension in Learning Islamic Religious Education and Character Through Project Based Learning Model by Siti Makiyatul Madania, Wiwin Fachrudin Yusuf

“…Teachers act as facilitators who guide the learning process to be more meaningful and contextual. The implications of this study indicate the importance of teacher training to master project-based learning models and the need for school support to create a learning environment that supports character building and creativity in accordance with the objectives of the Merdeka Curriculum. …”
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Political Connections, Board Gender Diversity, and Institutional Ownership on Tax Avoidance by Joseph Febian Pontoh, Siti Kustinah

“…Research limitations/implications - The first research limitation, the sector used in this study is just one of those that is listed on the IDX, while there are still many sectors that are not used. …”
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