A systematic review on the causes and effects of urbanization on wetlands in Sub-Saharan Africa by Adeline Sungsumah Mumuni, Henry Mensah, Solomon Asamoah, Eric Kwame Simpeh

“…It also commends implementing green infrastructure, like artificial wetlands, to mitigate the adverse environmental effects and promote sustainable development. Originality/value – This study used VOSviewer software visualization to uncover structural trends and research frontiers, focusing on wetland conservation in the context of urban areas in SSA, where rapid urbanization adds to wetland degradation.…”
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Life in the Bubble: How a Nearby Supernova Left Ephemeral Footprints on the Cosmic-Ray Spectrum and Indelible Imprints on Life by Caitlyn Nojiri, Noémie Globus, Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz

“…It is likely that the ^60 Fe peak at about 2–3 Myr originated from a supernova occurring in the Upper Centaurus Lupus association in Scorpius Centaurus (≈140 pc) or the Tucana-Horologium association (≈70 pc), whereas the  ≈5–6 Myr peak is likely attributed to the solar system's entrance into the bubble. …”
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Heart rate variability analysis in comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA) by Adrián Martín-Montero, Fernando Vaquerizo-Villar, Clara García-Vicente, Gonzalo C. Gutiérrez-Tobal, Thomas Penzel, Roberto Hornero

“…In conclusion, the combined effects of OSA and insomnia induce specific ANS dysfunction at night, highlighting the need for further HRV studies to better understand the impact of COMISA on ANS and its cardiovascular implications. Clinical trial registration: The clinical trial identifier of the original SHHS database is NCT00005275, https://sleepdata.org/datasets/shhs .…”
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Perlindungan Hukum Bagi Hak-Hak Tenaga Kerja Dalam Pembagian Hutang Harta Pailit by Edy Sony, Nugrah Gables Manery

“…The nature of this research is descriptive analytical research and drawing conclusions using deductive methods. Results Originality of the Research: The research results show that the synchronization of Law Number 37 of 2004 concerning Bankruptcy with other provisions in the interpretation of the law has been assigned on the decision of the Constitutional Court Number 18/PUU-VI/2008 and 67/PUU-XI/2013 that the payment of labor wages must take precedence over the bills of the state and separatist creditors while severance and other rights are granted after the compliance of the invoices of separatist creditors. …”
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Strategies to alleviate flickering: Bayesian and smoothing methods for deep learning classification in video by Noah Miller, Glen Ryan Drumm, Lance Champagne, Bruce Cox, Trevor Bihl

“…Research limitations/implications – The training of the Bayesian CNN is more computationally demanding and the requirement to classify frames multiple times reduces resulting framerate. …”
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PENSION PROVISION FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL: INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROSPECTS FOR UKRAINE by Olena Sokurenko, Oksana Chervviakova, Iryna Bihunets

“…Additionally, retraining programmes should be created to help veterans acquire new professional skills and integrate into the civilian sector. Value / Originality. Utilising the insights garnered from this experience, comprehensive recommendations for enhancing the Ukrainian pension system for servicemen are proposed. …”
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Small players, big impact? Unveiling practices and challenges of sustainability reporting by German SMEs by Clara Steidle, Suzana Ostojic, Sarina Achterfeldt, Marzia Traverso

“…Reports lacking alignment with recognized standards exhibited notable deficiencies in both data quality and comparability. Implications The study highlights the pressing need for standardized sustainability reporting frameworks tailored to SMEs, which could enhance the consistency, credibility, and comparability of their disclosures. …”
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Organization of Islamic Education Curriculum to Prevent Radicalism Among Students in Indonesian Universities by Zainal Arifin, Thifal Khansa Nabila, Sri Rahmi, Atika

“…Second, the strategies employed by UGM and USK to prevent the infiltration of radicalism among students through the strengthening of Islamic Religious Education emphasize: (1) a counter-narrative approach to extremism, public lectures featuring former terrorists, teaching assistance and monitoring, in-depth discussions with a multi-perspective approach, instilling tolerance, and promoting religious moderation. Research implications/limitations – The implication of this study is the importance of Islamis Religious Education learning in higher education that emphasizes the values of tolerance, moderation, and strengthening of multi-perspective religious insights as well as the experiences of radical actors Originality/value – The findings of this study contribute to strengthening Islamic education in higher education as a strategy to counter radicalism among students. …”
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Perception of contractors and sub-contractors towards the factors causing delays in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) construction projects by Aravindh Devandran, Felicita J. Davis, Michael Sammanasu Joseph

“…Understanding these factors can help stakeholders in the industry to better manage and mitigate project delays. Originality/value – This study is unique because it is a perceptual study of stakeholders. …”
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Consequences of family-supportive supervisor behaviour: A meta-analytic review by Yuxiang Luan, Guolong Zhao, Nan Wang

“…Training leaders in FSSB may significantly improve employee well-being, performance, and organisational success. Originality/value: This study addresses the inconsistencies in the existing FSSB literature. …”
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Impact of Human Resource Development Practices on Employee Performance in Ghana's Community Banking Sector by Emmanuel Erastus YAMOAH, Bernice AMOAKO

“…The study's focus on community banks in Ghana extends the generalizability of HRD practices research to developing economies, informing HR strategies for these institutions. Originality/value – This study emphasizes the vital role of well-planned HRD interventions in community banks, specifically in enhancing employee skills and knowledge for improved organizational performance. …”
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Servant Leadership: A Discussion between Managerial Competencies and Managerial Values by Agnieszka Postuła

“…The dynamic nature of workplaces suggests that servant leadership characteristics may vary over time. Research implications: Managers’ values play a crucial role in shaping workplace dynamics and can extend their influence to broader societal contexts. …”
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Understanding mobile augmented reality apps in Pakistan: an extended mobile technology acceptance model by Salman Khan, Qingyu Zhang, Safeer Ullah Khan, Ikram Ullah Khan, Rafi Ullah Khan

“…Considering the limitations of this study, the paper concludes by discussing the significant implications and insinuating avenues for future research. …”
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The Response to Hydrological Regime Change of Nitrogen Transformation Processes at the Sediment‐Water Interface of Seasonal Floodplain Lakes: Insights From the Yangtze River‐Poyang... by Zhongtian Zhang, Guangqiu Jin, Hongwu Tang, Haiyu Yuan, Hexiang Chen, Qi Zhang

“…However, this intensified transformation does not translate to enhanced efficiency, as the nitrogen transformation efficiency declines to 72.3% of its original rate. This research provides a theoretical framework for understanding the ecological and environmental impacts of human interventions on Poyang Lake and highlights the implications for managing other floodplains and seasonal lakes globally, such as lakes on floodplains of Amazon River and Mekong River, which face similar challenges in hydrological dynamics and ecosystem health.…”
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Digital Strategies for Sustainable Fashion: Insights from Emerging Ghanaian Fashion Designers by Elsie Rebecca Osei, Francisca Emelda Seiwaa Bosro

“…Practical and Social Implications: This research shows how emerging designers in Ghana can use social media to engage with a global audience and promote sustainable fashion practices. …”
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Going long, going short, issue or liquidate? Corporate debt maturity of Mexican public firms by Lianet Farfán-Pérez, Jorge O. Moreno, María de las Mercedes Adamuz

“…Research limitations/implications – The main limitation of this study is the use of an unbalanced panel. …”
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Assessing the association of rare MDR1 variants (rs944806668, rs1816042256, and rs1295312177) with steroid response in Iraqi children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome by Ali Mohammed Abd Alridha, Dheyaa Jabbar Kadhim, Ayad Hussein Ali Alkhazrajy

“…Further studies are required to elucidate the potential implications of MDR1 variants for personalized drug therapy in children with INS.…”
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Transformational leadership and radical innovation for sustainability: mediating role of knowledge management capability and moderating role of competitive intensity by Md. Nurun Nabi, Liu Zhiqiang, Marium Akter

“…Moreover, industry policymakers and practitioners establish the knowledge management department to enhance the innovation culture among the firms' stakeholders to encourage RI to sustain the global business market. Originality/value – The study has introduced KMC as a mediator and CI as a moderator in the proposed model between TL-RI and KMC-RI. …”
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Social value appraisal: cutting the Gordian knot by Irene D.M Ciccarino, Susana Cristina Serrano Fernandes Rodrigues, Jorge Ferreira Da Silva

“…Research limitations/implications – The measures were tested based on social entrepreneurs' opinions. …”
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Loneliness among people with severe mental illness during the COVID-19 pandemic: Results from a linked UK population cohort study. by Paul Heron, Panagiotis Spanakis, Suzanne Crosland, Gordon Johnston, Elizabeth Newbronner, Ruth Wadman, Lauren Walker, Simon Gilbody, Emily Peckham

“…Being lonely was associated with a self-reported deterioration in mental health during the pandemic (adjusted OR = 3.46, 95%CI 2.03-5.91).<h4>Practical implications</h4>Intervention strategies to tackle loneliness in the severe mental ill health population are needed. …”
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