Recognition of Object Presence and Material Type in a Water Container Using High Frequency Ultrasound by Mehul Vishal Sadh, Manfred Huber

“…Detection and characterization of soluble, diffuse, and solid objects and their characteristics in water has important implications in various applications, including water quality assessment and incontinence monitoring for health applications. …”
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Sustainable investment strategies in a pandemic: a comparative study of Islamic and conventional mutual funds in Malaysia by Haider Mohammed Baniata, Mohammad Othman, Nawaf Abdallah Aljundi, Anas Ahmad Bani Atta, Ahmad Bani Ahmad, Ahmad A. I. Shajrawi, Laith T. Khrais

“…Abstract The goal of work is to analyze the differences and similarities in the money flows of Islamic (IMF) and conventional mutual funds (CMF) throughout two intense events: the global financial crisis (GFC), and the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Preparing graduates for the job market: A strength-based skill development approach by Mathashwane J. Matabane, Roslyn Lodewyk-Raliphada, Lené I. Graupner

“…A comprehensive understanding of the barriers to decent work is crucial for developing interventions to equip graduates for the labour market. …”
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Leveraging an Arts-Based Approach to Foster Engagement, Nurture Kindness, and Prevent Violence by Yok-Fong Paat, Diego Garcia Tovar, Nathan W. Myers, Max C. E. Orezzoli, Anne M. Giangiulio, Sarah L. Ruiz, Angela V. Dorado, Luis R. Torres-Hostos

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Navigating Hostile Workplaces and Educational Spaces Within Health Services and Policy Research by Taylor B. Rogers, Kevin Q. Graham, Carmen R. Mitchell, Tongtan Chantarat, Michelle J. Ko

“…We sought HSPRers perspectives on DEI initiatives, work and educational environments, experiences, and climate, and recommendations for improving DEI in HSPR. …”
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Proposal of a performance measurement system model: overcoming effectiveness barriers by Cunha Flávio, Dinis-Carvalho José, Sousa Rui M.

“…Both the model and the methodology are evaluated based on their ability to mitigate or eliminate the most common barriers to PMS effectiveness, thus demonstrating the better performance of PMS_UM compared to existing PMS. As for practical implications, this work provides managers with the means to, step by step, obtain a robust and effective PMS that truly reflects the state of the company and is therefore an essential tool not only for day-today management but also to support any improvement intervention. …”
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Nurses' Attitudes Toward Family Importance in Nursing Care and Its Influencing Factors: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Cristina Alfaro‐Diaz, Ana Canga‐Armayor, Navidad Canga‐Armayor, María Pueyo‐Garrigues, Nuria Esandi

“…Multiple linear regression analyses showed that personal factors, including nurses' beliefs, and work‐related factors, including control over work, and job satisfaction, were the more influencing factors on nurses' attitudes toward family. …”
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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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Analysis of ICT Energy Efficiency Disclosure to Improve Business Management Practices and Its Contribution to the SDGs by Manuela Sánchez-Vázquez, Ainhoa Saitua-Iribar, Noemí Peña-Miguel, Javier Corral-Lage

“…The aim of this exploratory work is to identify the companies with best practices in various aspects of the management, disclosure and verification of the energy efficiency of emerging technologies. …”
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Interpreting repetition expressions in the writing of Trump’s addresses during the Covid-19 pandemic by Mister Gidion Maru, Gin Gin Gustine, Slamet Setiawan, Julio Juniver Tadete, Tirza Kumajas

“…The study attempts to interpret the type of repetition found in the speeches and their general meaning implications. As a textual study, this research gained data from three speeches of Trump specifically addressing the issue of the Covid-19 pandemic delivered during his attempt to handle the emergence and spread of the Coronavirus in the U.S. since in American literature, an address is also viewed as a literary work, this study deployed Goffman’s frame analysis which is also regarded as double hermeneutic for the analysis process. …”
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Waqf Literacy, Islamic Religiosity, Subjective Norm, Perceived Behavior Control, and Attitude on Muhammadiyah Citizens' Interest in Becoming Wakif by Nova Rini, Susi Susilawati, Fina Suryaningsih

“…Muhammadiyah citizens consisting of Muhammadiyah members and those who work and study or attend Muhammadiyah organizations. …”
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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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Managing Blue Light Exposure: Impacts on Sleep Quality and Circadian Health by Alicja Grzelak

“…While essential for maintaining alertness and synchronizing the biological clock, excessive exposure, especially during evening hours, disrupts melatonin production, adversely impacting sleep and overall health. Purpose of Work: This paper investigates the effects of blue light exposure on circadian rhythms and sleep quality, aiming to evaluate its biological mechanisms and health implications. …”
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Analisis Karakteristik Literasi Generasi Alpha Dan Implikasinya Terhadap Layanan Perpustakaan by Rusmiatiningsih Rusmiatiningsih, Okky Rizkyantha

“…In addition, it aims to determine the implications for library services. In this study, the study used was a literature study. …”
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The Importance of the Entrepreneur’s Perception of “Success” by Esther Hormiga PÉREZ, Rosa M. Batista CANINO

“…Thus, the objective of this work is to discover what the entrepreneur really understands by the success of his/her business in its early years. …”
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Relationality is not WEIRD: the importance of relational thinking in the majority of the planet’s societies by Rachelle K. Gould, Yolanda Jimenez Naranjo, Patricia Balvanera

“…The concept emerged with scholars’ realizations that much psychological research makes universal claims based on work with WEIRD participants, despite the fact that WEIRD cultures are globally unusual. …”
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Interlinkages between public expenditures, non-tax government revenues and corruption in the transition economies by Alper Ozun, Hasan Murat Ertuğrul, Ergul Haliscelik

“…Research limitations/implications – The research topic requires further discussion on constitutional political economy to digest the empirical findings. …”
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The battle for TNCs in Latin America: navigating policy trends and sociotechnical controversies in the regulation of ride-hailing platforms by Ronald Sáenz-Leandro

“…While extensive scholarship has focused on labor implications of gig work, less attention has been paid to how these platforms function as sociotechnical assemblages, actively reshaping political processes and policy responses. …”
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Teacher self-efficacy in relation to cultural and linguistic diversity in K–12 settings: a systematic review by Jacqueline Michelle Peterson, Maria Therese Jensen

“…Using the job demands-resources theory as our guiding theoretical framework, we conducted a systematic review (2014–2023) to analyze factors supporting teacher self-efficacy in CLD classrooms and its implications for work outcomes and job performance. There were 19 studies included in the review. …”
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Navigating the Impact of Immigration Policies on Universities: A Leadership Model Approach by Teresa Manfreda-Foley

“…Proactive measures, including flexible work arrangements and mental health support services, are recommended to mitigate these impacts. …”
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