Evaluating the Use of Printed Resources Based on the Principle of Least Effort: A Study at Razi University by Amin Zare, Soleiman Shafiei, Mohsen Jafari

“…The findings underscore its importance for library and information center management.Value: This study introduces a novel exploration of the principle of least effort within the Iranian academic context.…”
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Effects of different white nanomaterials on pH response ability and physicochemical performance of anthocyanin-loaded carboxymethyl cellulose-polyvinyl alcohol films by Yuqian Li, Xue Yang, Yunfei Zou, Huixuan Zhang, Ying Zhou, Qiujin Zhu, Yuanyuan Liu, Zhengcong Wang

“…In order to avoid affecting the color indication of anthocyanins, we explored the effect of eight kinds of white nanomaterials on improving the performance of films. …”
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Using Video Messages to Promote Residential Adoption of Fertilizer Best Management Practices by Amanda D. Ali, Laura A. Sanagorski Warner, Peyton Beattie, Alexa J. Lamm, Joy N. Rumble

“…The information presented here is an exploration of how extension can use video messages to influence residents' perception of these factors which influence adoption. …”
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Adaptive Property Reuse for Social Housing: Benefits, Challenges, and Best Practices by Sanchaniya Rashmi Jaymin, Černeckienė Jurgita, Gudumasu Naga Shilpa, Kundziņa Antra

“…The study identifies key economic, environmental, and social benefits of adaptive reuse in social housing, including cost savings, reduced environmental impact, and community revitalisation. It also explores the technical, financial, regulatory, and social challenges often arising in such projects. …”
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The Use of GeoGebra in Teaching Mathematical Concepts: Practices, Barriers, and Teachers' Perceptions by Luis Dubarbie-Fernández, Álvaro Barreras, Antonio M. Oller-Marcén

“…The use of GeoGebra in teaching mathematics has grown significantly in recent years, so this study aims to explore the use of this software by teachers in teaching the limit of a function. …”
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Mini Worldlit: A Dataset of Contemporary Fiction from 13 Countries, Nine Languages, and Five Continents by Andrew Piper, David Bamman, Christina Han, Jens Bjerring-Hansen, Hoyt Long, Itay Marienberg-Milikowsky, Tom McEnaney, Mathias Iroro Orhero, Emrah Peksoy, Pallavi Rastogi, Sebastian Rasmussen, Roel Smeets, Alexandra Stuart, Mads Rosendahl Thomsen

“…Our methodology pairs geographic boundaries with linguistic communities, enabling a structured exploration of world literature. This dataset is designed to facilitate a comparative approach to understanding literature and support the growing field of multilingual digital humanities.…”
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Religious Manipulation in Child Sexual Harassment: Islamic Boarding Schools in Indonesia by Abdul Basir Bin Mohamad, Putri Rahmah Nur Hakim, Hanif Saputra, MIftahul Jannah, Muhammad Adli

“…The research uses a descriptive qualitative approach and analyzes online media coverage to explore those involved' characteristics, methods, and motives. …”
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Mechanisms and therapeutic potential of the hedgehog signaling pathway in cancer by Ge Cong, Xingyu Zhu, Xin Ru Chen, Hao Chen, Wei Chong

“…Additionally, it will explore the therapeutic potential of targeted interventions in the hedgehog signaling pathway for cancer treatment.…”
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Neglecting Transparency in the Qur'an Recitation Test for Legislative Candidates in Aceh by Zahlul Pasha Karim, Muazzinah Muazzinah, Saifuddin Bantasyam, Sumardi Efendi

“…This research examines the neglect of the principle of transparency in Qur'an literacy tests for legislative candidates in Aceh, which has hindered voters from making informed decisions. It explores two key questions: What forms does the neglect of transparency take in the Qur'an literacy test for legislative candidates in Aceh? …”
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Bacterial phyla: microbiota of kingdom animalia by Dinesh Nalage, Rahul Kale, Tejswini Sontakke, Vidya Pradhan, Ashwini Biradar, Jayan Duminda Mahesh Senevirathna, Reshma Jaweria, Tara Dighe, Prashant Dixit, Rohit Patil, P. S. Kudnar

“… The gut microbiome is a vital factor in animal health and development, influenced by various elements. This review explores the bacterial strains within the microbiome and their roles in digestion, immunity, disease causation, and overall host well-being. …”
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Navigating Collaboration: Understanding Civil-Military Interactions in Swedish Total Defence From a Security Network Perspective by Lotta Victor Tillberg, Joakim Berndtsson, Peter Tillberg

“…Empirically, the study draws on official documents, policies, reports and interviews with civilian and military officials in Sweden. The analysis explores assumptions about, and understandings of, roles, relationships, shared goals, responsibilities and governance, pointing to several potential challenges to inter-organizational and inter-group collaboration. …”
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Impact of childhood maltreatment on adolescents’ mental health– a longitudinal study based on dual-factor model by Qingji Zhang, Yeman Tu, Shunyu Yao, Qingdi Zhang, Jiangnan Liu, Peng Quan

“…This study considered the dual-factor mental health among adolescents using latent profile analysis (LPA). It explored the impact of childhood maltreatment on mental health using latent transition analysis (LTA). …”
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Knowledge of pregnant women regarding prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection in Gert Sibande District, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa: A qualitative study by V Manyawu, A Musekiwa, M Moyo-Chilufya, C Yah

“…Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV helps in closing the gaps for new HIV infections, thereby contributing to achieving the global targets of an AIDS-free generation. Objective. To explore knowledge regarding PMTCT among pregnant women in Gert Sibande District, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa (SA). …”
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Evaluating the effectiveness of a health and environmental education training program for Syrian teachers in Northern Syria by Mervan Y. Huseyin, Abdulmuhaimen Dershewi, Debbi Marais, Marwan Albuhtori

“…The study employed a sequential explanatory mixed methods approach, which included pre- and post-testing; an online satisfaction survey as well as focus group discussions to explore the impact of the training. The findings revealed a statistically significant improvement in knowledge post-training, with average scores doubling from 31% to 65. …”
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Coal to graphene-based materials: Evaluating coal as a potential feedstock to pave way for large scale production of graphene and related materials, a review by Boitshepho Ivy Marakalala, Victor K. Manisa, Tumeletso Lekgoba, Freeman Ntuli, Vepika Kandjou

“…Considering the abundance of coal reserves globally, using coal as a feedstock in the production of graphene-based materials offers potential in large scale production and paving a way towards the realisation of industrial application of these versatile nanomaterials. The paper explores the prospective of coal as a raw material for graphene and graphene oxide production, by evaluating the quality of the graphene and graphene oxide produced in terms of the aspect ratio, singularity of the sheets and the general physicochemical characteristics. …”
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Survey on terminology extraction from texts by Kang Xu, Yifan Feng, Qiandi Li, Zhenjiang Dong, Jianxiang Wei

“…The survey encompasses definitions of pertinent issues and concepts, a systematic classification of proposed methodologies, an exploration of the associated datasets and tools, among other aspects. …”
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Mackinawite partial oxidation to green rust produces a large, abiotic uranium isotope fractionation by Romain Guilbaud, Morten B. Andersen, Helen M. Freeman, Jeffrey Paulo H. Perez, David Uhlig, Liane G. Benning

“…Their potential application to transitional conditions is, however, unclear, because the redox regulating mineralogy of such environments and the associated isotope fractionations are poorly constrained. Here, we explore the mineralogical transformations occurring during the partial oxidation of mackinawite. …”
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Promising Neuroprotective Effects of Dracocephalum Species: Mechanistic Perspectives by Marjan Talebi, Alireza Ghassempour, Afsoon Feizi, Seyed Abdulmajid Ayatollahi, Mehrdad Faizi

“…Dracocephalum spp. contain phytosterols, polysaccharides, coumarins, alkaloids, phenolic acids, flavonoids, and terpenes. This review explores the potential neuroprotective effects of Dracocephalum spp. by evaluating the mechanisms and signaling pathways involved. …”
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Real-time multimodal imaging of daptomycin action on the cell wall of adherent Staphylococcus aureus by Alexis Canette, Rym Boudjemaa, Julien Deschamps, Karine Steenkeste, Christian Marlière, Romain Briandet, Marie-Pierre Fontaine-Aupart

“…However, daptomycin effectiveness diminished as biofilm formation progressed, underscoring the need for further exploration of optimized clinical strategies.…”
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“I Often Experience a Lack of Trust”: Filipino Migrant Nurses’ Experiences of Coping with Multiple Conflicting Workplace Demands by Thora H. Christiansen, Erla S. Kristjánsdóttir, Unnur Dís Skaptadóttir

“…The global shortage of nurses highlights the critical role of migrant nurses, who face numerous barriers in host country labor markets despite their qualifications being in demand. This study explores the experiences of nurses from the Philippines working in the Icelandic healthcare sector, a sector facing attrition in the ranks of qualified medical staff, austerity measures, and labor disputes. …”
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