Economic growth and foreign direct investment in Asia: When investors imperfectly fulfil approved investment plans by Abigail S. Hornstein

“…We then examine how the host economy is affected by the FDI commitment ratio and gap using an Arellano-Bond dynamic panel estimator to examine an unbalanced dataset spanning 1967–2022. …”
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Creative communication in the socio-psychological context: driving and hindering factors of the acculturation of Ukrainian migrants by Kristina Kovaitė, Mariia Kononets, Olena Vynoslavska, Paulius Šūmakaris

“…The study contributes by bridging the gap between economic participation and psychological adaptation in forced migration contexts and offers a foundation for future quantitative research on migrant acculturation processes. …”
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A DFT-D4 investigation of the complexation phenomenon between pentachlorophenol and β-cyclodextrin by Zoubir Kabouche, Youghourta Belhocine, Tahar Benlecheb, Ibtissem Meriem Assaba, Abdelkarim Litim, Rabab Lalalou, Asma Mechhoud

“…This study was carried out to explore the potential use of the β-CD as a host macrocycle for sensing and capturing pentachlorophenol.…”
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Osteogenesis and Morphology of the Peri-Implant Bone Facing Dental Implants by Marco Franchi, Ester Orsini, Alessandra Triré, Marilisa Quaranta, Desirée Martini, Gabriella Giuliani Piccari, Alessandro Ruggeri, Vittoria Ottani

“…The peri-implant tissues of other samples were mechanically detached from the corresponding implants to be processed for SEM observation. Two weeks after implantation, we observed osteogenesis (new bone trabeculae) around all implant surfaces only where a gap was present at the host bone-metal interface. …”
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Cyclodextrin Metal–Organic Frameworks for Catalytic Applications: Current Research and Future Outlook by Edgar Clyde R. Lopez

“…Catalysis is a fundamental process in chemistry and industry, driving the transformation of reactants into valuable products while minimizing energy input and waste generation. …”
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Family caregiver experiences and needs across health conditions, relationships, and the lifespan: a Qualitative analysis by Sarah A. Neller, Megan Thomas Hebdon, Emily Wickens, Debra L. Scammon, Rebecca L. Utz, Kara B. Dassel, Alexandra L. Terrill, Lee Ellington, Anne V. Kirby

“…Methods We hosted three virtual focus groups with diverse family caregivers (n = 26) caring for an individual with a long-term disability and/or health condition(s). …”
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Time for an Outcome Evaluation? The Experience of Indigenous Communities with Mining Benefit Sharing Agreements by Liz Wall, Fiona Haslam McKenzie

“…Much has been written about the promise and potential of mining to deliver or catalyse development opportunities for host communities. Where mining projects affect Indigenous communities, leading practice often encapsulates these aspirations in benefit sharing agreements signed between mining companies and communities. …”
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Viral infections in cardiometabolic risk and disease between old acquaintances and new enemies by Cristina Vassalle

“…However, there is still a great deal of debate regarding the onset and progression of CV disease in relation to the roles of the pathogens (as active inducers or bystanders), host genomic counterparts, and environmental triggers, affecting both virus abundance and the composition of viral communities. …”
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Ordinary Women and Conservative Talk Radio in the US: A Comparative Study of Women Callers on The Rush Limbaugh Show and The Laura Ingraham Show (2004 -2010) by Sébastien Mort

“…However, the status of callers is problematic as the apparatus of these programs—such as the screening process or the host’s complete control over conservations—implies the violation of the criteria of authentic conversations. …”
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Relational accountability dynamics in refugee-led education systems by Hassan Aden

“…Yet, little attention has been paid to understanding the accountability of refugee-led systems, especially formal ones with legal status and accountability obligations to the host state. This study fills this knowledge gap. …”
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THE USE OF GAME ELEMENTS IN TELEVISION PROGRAMS by Krystina Chorna

“…Game is described as a method that allows for narrowing the gap between the host and the audience. The basic tendencies of using game in television programs which attach particular importance to new methods of data submission were identifiеd. …”
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Handover decision with multi-access edge computing in 6G networks: A survey by Saeid Jahandar, Ibraheem Shayea, Emre Gures, Ayman A. El-Saleh, Mustafa Ergen, Mohammad Alnakhli

“…MEC optimises communication and computational resources by hosting application processes close to the user equipment (UE) at the network edge, improving communication reliability and stability while reducing latency. …”
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Role of Lysogenic Phages in the Dissemination of Antibiotic Resistance Genes Applied in the Food Chain by Rafael Dorighello Cadamuro, Mariana Alves Elois, Giulia Von Tönnemann Pilati, Beatriz Pereira Savi, Leonardo Pessi, Yasmin Ferreira Souza Hoffmann Jempierre, David Rodríguez-Lázaro, Gislaine Fongaro

“…Advancements in metagenomic tools have improved our understanding of phage-mediated gene transfer, but significant knowledge gaps remain. Future research should aim to quantify these processes in real-world settings and develop strategies to mitigate the risks associated with lysogenic phages in food systems.…”
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Displaced Communities: Can They Be Healthy? by Iris Posklinsky, Ram A. Cnaan, Hani Nouman, Limor Musayell, Odeya Shabtai Getahun

“…This article addresses this gap by critically examining the concept of the displaced community, a term used to describe collectivities formed in host societies comprising individuals who have been forcibly uprooted. …”
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Drug-induced tolerant persisters in tumor: mechanism, vulnerability and perspective implication for clinical treatment by Shujie Liu, Anfeng Jiang, Faqing Tang, Minghao Duan, Bin Li

“…These cells exhibit profound heterogeneity and adaptability shaped by the intricate feedforward loops among tumor cells, surrounding microenvironments and host ecology, which vary across tumor types and therapeutic regimens. …”
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Excitation-Wavelength-Dependent and Substrate-Dependent Photoluminescence From the Nonconjugated Polymeric Thin Film With Self-Assembly Nanoparticles by Chia-Hong Huang, Chung-Cheng Chang, Kwang-Ming Lee, Jia-Ming Wang, Cheng-Yen Liu

“…The highest occupied molecular orbital energy of the polymeric thin film is about –9.4 eV. The optical band gap is about 3.28 eV. The nonconjugated polymer is expected to use as a host material in optoelectronic applications.…”
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Antibiotic resistance patterns of co-isolated Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp.: a cross-sectional study on their association with antibiotic usage intensity by Ayman M. Mustafa, Taib A. Hama Soor

“…However, data on their concurrent resistance patterns within the same host remain limited. This study aims to address this gap by evaluating the resistance profiles of co-isolated strains. …”
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Evaluation of tumor-colonizing Salmonella strains using the chick chorioallantoic membrane model by Khin K. Z. Mon, Linda J. Kenney

“…ABSTRACT The chick embryo chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) tumor model is a valuable preclinical model for studying the tumor-colonizing process of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium. …”
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Quantum emission from coupled spin pairs in hexagonal boron nitride by Song Li, Anton Pershin, Adam Gali

“…Abstract Optically addressable defect qubits in wide band gap materials are favorable candidates for room-temperature quantum information processing. …”
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Unveiling the roles, mechanisms and prospects of soil microbial communities in sustainable agriculture by Kelvin Kiprotich, Esther Muema, Clabe Wekesa, Tavasi Ndombi, John Muoma, Dennis Omayio, Dennis Ochieno, Hamond Motsi, Sipho Mncedi, Janet Tarus

“…Abstract Soil hosts diverse microbial communities including bacteria, fungi, archaea, protozoans and nematodes among others, which are fundamental to sustainable agriculture and drive essential processes that underpin soil fertility, plant health, and ecosystem resilience. …”
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