Kindness and happiness at work by Oliver Scott Curry, Chloe San Miguel, Mehmet Necip Tunç

“…However, in both studies, the simpler general measures of kindness at work are better predictors of happiness at work than the more complicated specific measures. …”
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Coworker support, work–family conflict, job satisfaction, and turnover intention: female employees in post-organizational socialization by Yang Bai, Jinquan Zhou

“…These findings highlight the importance of casino management fostering supportive coworker relationships to improve job satisfaction and employee retention, thus enhancing the effectiveness of organizational socialization. This study contributes to the organizational socialization theory and provides practical implications for managing female employees in high-pressure environments.…”
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Investigating EFL Undergraduates’ Processes of Source Evaluation During Web Search: Behaviours and Criteria by Jianming Liu

“…However, L2 students’ processes of source evaluation and its role in task performance is not well understood. To fill the gap, the study examined 25 Chinese EFL undergraduates’ online processes of source evaluation in an Internet environment. …”
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Unmanned Stores and Interior Architecture by Mustafa Kucuktuvek

“…By eliminating traditional checkout processes, these cashier-less stores introduce new challenges and opportunities for interior architecture. This study explores the spatial implications of unmanned retail environments, focusing on store layout, wayfinding strategies, and material selection through a comparative case study of leading unmanned stores. …”
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Data-driven mechanisms for network freight platforms: An evolutionary game perspective. by Chan He, Qun Xu, Xu Xu, Feng Kong, Feng Shen

“…The risk appetite can obviously influence the decision of the three parties. The study also highlights important implications for policymakers and industry practitioners, emphasizing the importance of effective data governance and the strategic use of information to shape the future of freight logistics.…”
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Renewable energy landscapes: a comparative analysis of Lithuania’s, Europe’s, and Africa’s green strategies by Zineb Chiki, Yousra El Boutalbi, Chaimaa Jafrane, Joana Katina, Najiba El Amrani El Idrissi, Taj-din Lamcharfi, Noureddine Idrissi Kandri

“…Key findings include Lithuania's substantial reliance on wind and biomass, Europe's prominent role in renewable energy adoption, and Africa's promising yet uneven progress. This comparative study provides insights into diverse approaches to renewable energy and their implications for the global transition towards sustainable energy.…”
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Understanding personal agency through metaphor, or Why academic writing is (not) like a roller-coaster ride by Andrea Karsten

“…Building on and methodologically extending conceptual metaphor theory, the article examines how personal agency as a discursively produced sociopsychological phenomenon can be studied in elicited metaphors through a discourse-analytical approach. …”
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The role of trade associations in the digital transformation of their industry by Ziboud Van Veldhoven, Jan Vanthienen

“…Originality/value – This is the first study to extensively study the role of TAs on the DT of their members.…”
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Is sustainability a cost, an obligation, or an opportunity? Evidence on sustainable entrepreneurship orientation from Poland by Anna Doś, Francesco Pattarin

“…It is also the first study to analyse the societal factors behind sustainable entrepreneurship orientation.         …”
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Academic Hardiness Scale of College Students : Validity and Reliability Analysis Using Rasch Model by Fadhil Muhammad, Cece Rakhmat, Nandang Rusmana, Ipah Saripah, Aditia Kharisma Meliala

“…This study aims to analyze the validity and reliability of the academic hardiness scale that has been developed in the context of Indonesian culture. …”
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Cultural Transmission: Understanding the Processes of Ethnic/Racial Socialization in Racially/Ethnically Minoritized Parents by Ryan Houston-Dial, Meeta Banerjee, Nada M. Goodrum

“…Hierarchical linear regressions indicated that racial centrality and private regard were significant predictors of preparation for bias and cultural socialization messages. The implications from this study are that there are myriad factors that influence socialization practices in racially/ethnically minoritized families.…”
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Goal-line oracles: Exploring accuracy of wisdom of the crowd for football predictions. by Jens Koed Madsen

“…These findings underscore the nuanced dynamics of football prediction and highlight the utility of collective wisdom in navigating its complexities. Overall, this study contributes insights into crowd prediction dynamics and underscores its potential in football analytics, shedding light on its implications for decision-making and understanding group behaviour in sports forecasting contexts.…”
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Exploring Designers' Perspectives on Gamification in Service Design Thinking by Rui Patrício, Maria Theresa Cabrita Matias Ramos Gelies, Joana Mendonça

“… Service Design Thinking (SDT) workshops often get stuck when service intangibility, social distance, and vague goals jeopardize engagement. This study explores how game approaches address those barriers. …”
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Profitability of Islamic banks: an empirical investigation of internal factors at Bank Muamalat Indonesia by Helmi Muhammad, Ika Rinawati

“…Purpose - This research seeks to examine the impact of internal factors on the financial performance of Bank Muamalat Indonesia, a forerunner of Islamic banking within Indonesia. Method - This study adopts a quantitative approach involving secondary data from Bank Muamalat Indonesia's monthly financial statements from January 2014 to December 2023 for 120 observations. …”
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Embracing Electric Two-Wheelers: A Transformative Shift in Consumer Adoption of Eco-Friendly Transportation Technology by Kulkarni Ameet V., Kudachimath B.S., Ingalagi Sanjeev

“…This study investigates the pivotal shift in consumer behaviour towards adopting eco-friendly transportation technology, specifically focusing on the significant uptake of electric two-wheelers. …”
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An investigation of subtitles as learning support in university education by Wing Shan Chan, Jan-Louis Kruger, Stephen Doherty

“…These findings could have implications for the use of subtitles to support students in English-medium instruction where English is not their first language.…”
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YAP and ECM Stiffness: Key Drivers of Adipocyte Differentiation and Lipid Accumulation by Da-Long Dong, Guang-Zhen Jin

“…These findings provide valuable insights into the regulation of cell differentiation and have important implications for tissue engineering and obesity treatment strategies.…”
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Transcending the hype: a comparative public media analysis of the educational discourses on MOOCs and ChatGPT by Xinman Liu

“…Hence, examining the broader historical implications of education innovations is crucial (Reich, 2020). …”
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Modelling and forecasting of Nigeria stock market volatility by Olufemi Samuel Adegboyo, Kiran Sarwar

“…Abstract This study models and forecasts the volatility of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) using advanced econometric techniques, focusing on examining the asymmetric volatility and the leverage effect. …”
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Determinants of Whistleblowing Intention of Employees in Universities: Evidence from Indonesia by Suryo Pratolo, Vidya Putri Sadjiman, Hafiez Sofyani

“…Hypothesis testing uses multiple regression analysis techniques. This study found that perceived personal costs have a negative effect on whistleblowing intention. …”
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