The Effectiveness of Collaborative Centralized Information Systems in Project Management: A Pilot Demonstration of a Multifunctional Building in Africa by Fábio Oliveira Santos, Nuno Lacerda Lopes

“…In the current context of transformation within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector, and the growing adoption of interdisciplinary collaboration processes such as Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM), information management systems are crucial to ensure both the security and reliability of data, and its effective distribution among project stakeholders. …”
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The state and prospects of the development of small and medium business in the conditions of war in Ukraine by Viktoriia M. Orlova, Olena R. Serhieieva, Oksana V. Kuzmenko

“…This paper investigates the current state of small and medium business in Ukraine. …”
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Introduction by Faidra Filippidou

“…This signifies a 20% increase since 1960. In 2014, the majority of people - 54% - were living in urban areas and this percentage is estimated to rise in the future (WHO 2017). …”
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Testicular Cancer Preventive Behavior among Nursing Males' Students: Intervention Guidelines by safaa A. Ahmed, Laila A. H. Ali, Mervat A. Ahmed, Aziza M. Abozied

“… Context: Testicular cancer is the most common form of urogenital cancers among young men aged between 20–40 years. …”
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Asymmetric Shocks and Pension Fund Volatility: A GARCH Approach with Macroeconomic Predictors to an Unexplored Emerging Market by Cristiana Tudor, Aura Girlovan, Gabriel Robert Saiu, Daniel Dumitru Guse

“…The analysis includes domestic and international equity indices (BET, STOXX), government bond yields (ROMGB 10Y, ROMANI 5Y), short-term interbank rates (ROBOR ON), and exchange rate fluctuations (RON/EUR). Current findings indicate that EGARCH captures asymmetric fluctuations in pension fund performance, where positive shocks generate larger increases in volatility than negative ones, highlighting an atypical asymmetry pattern. …”
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Semantic Features-Based Discourse Analysis Using Deceptive and Real Text Reviews by Husam M. Alawadh, Amerah Alabrah, Talha Meraj, Hafiz Tayyab Rauf

“…Social media usage for news, feedback on services, and even shopping is increasing. Hotel services, food cleanliness and staff behavior are also discussed online. …”
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FISCAL EFFICIENCY OF ADMINISTRATION OF DUTIES UKRAINE by I. V. Gontareva, I. A. Hutsul, F. A. Tkachyk, O. Yu. Miroshnik

“… In the current conditions of development of European integration processes and strengthening of role of international economic relations, a significant role is played by customs policy and its effective implementation in the context of administering duties. …”
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ANALYSIS OF THE PERCEPTION OF ROMANIAN CONSUMERS REGARDING THE PRACTICE OF CREATIVE TOURISM AND ITS ROLE IN SUSTAINABLE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT by Liviu MARCUTA, Agatha POPESCU, Cristiana TINDECHE, Cosmina SMEDESCU, Dragos SMEDESCU, Alina MARCUTA

“…In this context, creative tourism as an increasingly sought-after option, among a growing category of consumers. …”
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Tick Control Strategies: Critical Insights into Chemical, Biological, Physical, and Integrated Approaches for Effective Hard Tick Management by Tsireledzo Goodwill Makwarela, Nimmi Seoraj-Pillai, Tshifhiwa Constance Nangammbi

“…Chemical acaricides, while effective, are increasingly challenged by resistance development and environmental concerns. …”
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Understanding How, Why and for Whom Link Work Interventions Promote Access in Community Healthcare Settings in the United Kingdom: A Realist Review by Rebecca Golby, Fiona Lobban, Louise Laverty, Kyriakos Velemis, Vishal R. Aggarwal, Katherine Berry, Abby Morris, Emma Elliott, Rebecca Harris, Al Ross, Carolyn A. Chew‐Graham, Miranda Budd, Linda McGowan, David Shiers, Neil Caton, Chris Lodge, Paul French, Robert Griffiths, Jasper Palmier‐Claus

“…Conclusion Although link work interventions are increasingly utilised across community healthcare settings, the contexts in which they operate vary considerably, triggering a range of mechanisms. …”
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Game simulators as educational tools for developing algorithmic thinking skills in computer science education by Maksym S. Kovtaniuk, Svitlana V. Shokaliuk, Alexander N. Stepanyuk

“…As computational thinking becomes increasingly important in modern education, innovative approaches to teaching programming and algorithmic concepts are essential. …”
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Immune‐dysregulation harnessing in myeloid neoplasms by Mohammad Jafar Sharifi, Ling Xu, Nahid Nasiri, Mehnoosh Ashja‐Arvan, Hadis Soleimanzadeh, Mazdak Ganjalikhani‐Hakemi

“…We also consider both current and novel therapeutic strategies to restore normal immune system function in the context of myeloid malignancies.…”
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Management education in the age of information overload by Kenneth Michael Sweet, Kathryn Appenzeller Knowles, Ethan P. Waples

“…The authors argue that the increasing complexity of managerial decision contexts, particularly in the age of information overload, demands that leaders possess the ability to critically analyze and interpret quantitative information. …”
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Quantitative dynamics of neural uncertainty in sensory processing and decision-making during discriminative learning by Soonho Shin, Joonsu Oh, Sun Kwang Kim, Yong-Seok Lee, Sang Jeong Kim

“…Our model shows that the neural representation of fS1 encodes uncertainties not only from vibratory stimuli but also from decision-making processes, emphasizing its crucial role across various biological contexts. We confirmed that uncertainty decreases as learning progresses and increases with interruptions in learning. …”
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The role of music in perinatal mental health, with a psychoneuroimmunological perspective by Kiran Kuri, Rebecca H. Bind, Lavinia Rebecchini

“…These interventions are increasingly used due to their cost-effectiveness, accessibility, and suitability for individuals with limited verbal communication abilities. …”
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Postherpetic Pseudolymphomatous Angiosarcoma Concealed Within Milia en Plaque: Expanding the Spectrum of Wolf Isotopic Response with a Literature Review by Marina Corral-Forteza, Noelia Pérez-Muñoz, Maria-Teresa Fernández-Figueras

“…While most are observed in healed herpes zoster, WIR has been reported in various other contexts. Affected areas are believed to exhibit immune dysregulation, lymphatic dysfunction, and altered neuromediator activity, increasing susceptibility to inflammatory, neoplastic, and infectious conditions. …”
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A health and wellness transformation programme to ensure optimal student performance and well-being within ICE environments by Juanita Jonker, Ryk Lues

“…The programme is adaptable, enabling institutions to respond in alignment with their specific contexts and ensure congruence amongst all elements. …”
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Optimizing multi label student performance prediction with GNN-TINet: A contextual multidimensional deep learning framework. by Xiaoyi Zhang, Yakang Zhang, Angelina Lilac Chen, Manning Yu, Lihao Zhang

“…As education increasingly relies on data-driven methodologies, accurately predicting student performance is essential for implementing timely and effective interventions. …”
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The Efficacy of Conversational AI in Rectifying the Theory-of-Mind and Autonomy Biases: Comparative Analysis by Marcin Rządeczka, Anna Sterna, Julia Stolińska, Paulina Kaczyńska, Marcin Moskalewicz

“… BackgroundThe increasing deployment of conversational artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health interventions necessitates an evaluation of their efficacy in rectifying cognitive biases and recognizing affect in human-AI interactions. …”
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Variation and prognostic potential of the gut antibiotic resistome in the FINRISK 2002 cohort by Katariina Pärnänen, Matti O. Ruuskanen, Guilhem Sommeria-Klein, Ville Laitinen, Pyry Kantanen, Guillaume Méric, Camila Gazolla Volpiano, Michael Inouye, Rob Knight, Veikko Salomaa, Aki S. Havulinna, Teemu Niiranen, Leo Lahti

“…These findings highlight risks and socio-demographic dimensions of antibiotic resistance that are particularly relevant in the current context of global urbanization and middle-class growth.…”
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