Investigating the causes of financial default among SMEs in Kuwait with evidence from the national fund for enterprise development by Abdullah Alshami, Rashed Alhaimer, Afnan Alkhaldi, Ahmad Alsadeeqi, Dalal Aloumi, Sawsan Malik

“…Abstract This research explores the causes behind increasing defaults among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kuwait by focusing on the impact of the crisis and the role of the Kuwait National Fund for SME Development. …”
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Providing care to refugees through mainstream general practice in the southern health region of New Zealand: a qualitative study of primary healthcare professionals’ perspectives by Tim Stokes, Lauralie Richard, Chrystal Jaye, Georgia Richardson

“…Participants included nine general practitioners and six practice nurses.Results Three analytical constructs were identified: relational engagement with refugees, refugee healthcare delivery and providers’ professional role shaped by complexity. …”
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Detecting Throat Cancer From Speech Signals Using Machine Learning: A Scoping Literature Review by Mary Paterson, James Moor, Luisa Cutillo

“…Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have the potential to detect throat cancer from patient speech, facilitating earlier diagnosis and reducing the burden on overstretched healthcare systems. However, no comprehensive review has explored the use of AI and ML for detecting throat cancer from speech. …”
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Bridging the Past and Future of Clinical Data Management: The Transformative Impact of Artificial Intelligence by Musik S, Sasin-Kurowska J, Panczyk M

“…Modern clinical trials have increasingly adopted web-based electronic data capture (EDC) systems, which enhance data collection efficiency but introduces challenges in data integration and quality. …”
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Effect of Alkaline Extraction–Isoelectric Precipitation and Salt-Assisted Extraction on Physicochemical and Techno-Functional Properties of Black Soldier Fly Larvae Proteins by Bongisiwe Zozo, Merrill Wicht, Jessy van Wyk

“…The physicochemical and techno−functional properties of the proteins were determined. The addition of (NH₄)₂SO₄ significantly (<i>p</i> < 0.05) influenced the solubility of protein, particularly at pH 2, suggesting its potential applicability in acidic food systems. …”
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BMI-mediated association between glyphosate exposure and increased risk of atherosclerotic heart disease: A large-scale cross-sectional study. by Wendi Xu, Zhe Chen, Yuhong Jiang, Hongbo Zeng, Nan He, Ziyi Liu, Meirong Zhou

“…This study aims to explore the effect of glyphosate exposure on ASCVD.…”
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Human whole blood influences the expression of Acinetobacter baumannii genes related to translation and siderophore production. by Hannaneh Ghavanloughajar, Moamen M Elmassry, Amanda M V Brown, Abdul N Hamood

“…We then examined virulence related genes and found upregulation in iron and zinc acquisition systems (acinetobactin, znuABC) and biofilm/quorum sensing regulators, including the csu operon. …”
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GLP-1 receptor agonists in Parkinson’s disease: an updated comprehensive systematic review with meta-analysis by Mohamed Mohsen Helal, Hala AbouShawareb, Omarfayez Hussein Abbas, Roaa Haddad, Youmna Zain, Ahmed S. A. Osman, Amr K. Hassan

“…The primary outcomes of this review include motor impairment in PD, as assessed by MDS-UPDRS Part III, as well as motor complications (Part IV) and motor experiences of daily living (Part II), and the incidence of gastrointestinal and systemic side effects. Meta-analysis showed that GLP-1 receptor agonists significantly improved motor function, as reflected by MDS-UPDRS Part III scores in the ON state (mean difference = − 2.88; p = 0.01; I2 = 30%), although they were associated with a higher incidence of adverse events across all safety outcomes. …”
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Green Synthesis of Cr2O3 Nanoparticles for Enhanced OTFT Performance compared to Pentacene-Based Organic Thin Film Transistor Devices by Arun Singh Rathod, Abhilasha Mishra, Waseem Ahmad, Sanjay Kumar

“…Performance factors such as mobility in linear regime, saturation mobility, output current, ION/IOFF ratio, trans conductance, sub-threshold slope, and threshold voltage were explored to determine the superiority of Cr2O3 nanoparticles over pentacene. …”
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Mixed reality strategies for piano education by Vivienne Amm, Krishnan Chandran, Lars Engeln, Matthew McGinity

“…Head-mounted mixed reality interfaces, in which a user perceives a seamless blend of real, virtual or remote content, have great potential in a wide range of educational contexts. In this paper, we explore the use of mixed reality (MR) in piano education. …”
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Smart Tourism in ASEAN: Leveraging Technology for Sustainable Development and Enhanced Visitor Experiences by Wai Yie Leong, Yuan Zhi Leong, Wai San Leong

“…Results and suggestions were made on how to utilize AI and machine learning and provide personalized recommendations and services. …”
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Electronic Modulation of Cu Catalytic Interfaces by Functionalized Ionic Liquids for Enhanced CO₂ Reduction by Chuanhui Wang, Wei Zhou, Jiamin Ma, Zhi Wang, Congyun Zhang

“…In this study, to unravel the molecular-level mechanisms underlying these enhancements, density functional theory calculations (DFTs) were employed to systematically explore how ILs with different terminal groups modulate the electronic reconstruction of the Cu surface, further affecting the *CO–*CO coupling and product selectivity. …”
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Evaluation of tumor-colonizing Salmonella strains using the chick chorioallantoic membrane model by Khin K. Z. Mon, Linda J. Kenney

“…The vast majority of Salmonella that colonized the CAM tumor were extracellular. Thus, tumor invasion was independent of both Salmonella pathogenicity island-1-encoded and Salmonella pathogenicity island-2-encoded type III secretion systems. …”
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Crustal structure of the Ulaanbaatar region, Mongolia according to gravimetric data by B. Buyantogtokh, E. Kh. Turutanov, V. S. Kanaikin

“…Theoriginof geological bodies and mechanisms of penetration of intrusive bodiesinto the upper crust aredetectable from the shapes and sizes of such bodies.Knowledge on the shapes and sizes of large intrusive bodies is important for prospecting and exploration of mineral resources. Based on the medium-scale areal gravimetric survey data, a regional map of Bouguer gravity anomalies was constructed for theUlaanbaatar region, Central Mongolia.Interpreted gravimetric data from the solutions of the inverse problem of gravimetry based on the body-shape selection were used to developthe 3D models showing the largest crustal density inhomogeneities of the study area – the Tolskaya (Ulaanbaatar) basin, Nalaiha depression and Bogdoulin granite massif. …”
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What are end-users' needs and preferences for a comprehensive e-health program for type 2 diabetes? - A qualitative user preference study. by Tina Rishaug, Anne-Marie Aas, André Henriksen, Gunnar Hartvigsen, Kåre Inge Birkeland, Eirik Årsand

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Type 2 diabetes (T2D) prevalence is rising, which imposes a significant burden on individuals, healthcare systems, and economies worldwide. Lifestyle factors contribute significantly to the escalating incidence of T2D. …”
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‘Technology in end-of-life care is very important’: the view of nurses regarding technology and end-of-life care by Priyanka Vandersman, Jennifer Tieman

“…Results A total of 64 participants took part in this study. Overall, four themes were generated from the data as following: engagement with various digital systems and platforms; 2) ambivalence toward technology; 3) challenges and concerns in technology use; and 4) anticipated technology roles in end-of-life care. …”
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Maternal Provisioning of Offspring With Defence Chemicals in a Facultatively Parthenogenetic Stick Insect by Ana Caroline Oliveira Vasconcelos, Lewis Adler, Russell Bonduriansky

“…ABSTRACT Parents can invest in offspring by transferring environmental factors, such as nutrients or diet‐derived defence chemicals, into eggs or embryos. However, in systems where females can reproduce facultatively without a male (facultative parthenogenesis), it is not known how reproductive mode and maternal environment affect offspring provisioning. …”
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A WeChat platform program (WCPP) for full-process management of patients with cardiac valve interventional surgery based on psycho-cardiology: protocol of a mixed-method study by Kehan Chen, Ying Xu

“…Abstract Background Valvular heart disease is the third most common cardiovascular disease; it significantly diminishes patients’ quality of life and imposes burdens on individuals, families, and healthcare systems. In recent years, psycho-cardiology has emerged as a prominent field in which to explore the link between mental illness and heart disease. …”
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The transdisciplinary research process and participatory research approaches used in the field of neglected tropical diseases: A scoping review. by Norana Abdul Rahman, Vaikunthan Rajaratnam, George L Burchell, Karen Morgan, Mohamed Rusli Abdullah, Marjolein B M Zweekhorst, Ruth M H Peters

“…However, challenges such as fragmented strategies and weak health systems hindered efforts to reduce the burden of NTDs.…”
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Using an in-situ Simulation Model to Identify Deviations from Guideline-Based Management of Pediatric Status Epilepticus in Community Emergency Departments by Firn ET, Jonas R, Douglass LM, Walsh BM

“…Barriers to guideline-adherent care occurred at both individual and systems levels. The study was limited in scope to 4 pilot sites.Keywords: simulation, pediatric, status epilepticus…”
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