Corporate social responsibility and firm performance: a threshold analysis of European firms by Abdelaziz Hakimi, Rim Boussaada, Majdi Karmani

“…Originality/value – To the best of our knowledge, few studies have explored the nonlinear relationship between CSR and FP. …”
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Stigma against mental illness and mental health: The role of social media by Amelia Rizzo, Lorena Calandi, Monica Faranda, Maria Grazia Rosano, Viviana Carlotta, Enrica Vinci

“…The concept of stigma is dissected to reveal its cognitive, affective, and behavioral components, as well as its historical origins and contemporary implications. Social media serves as a double-edged sword in this context: it can foster supportive communities and reduce stigma through shared personal experiences and increased awareness, yet it also risks perpetuating harmful stereotypes and misinformation. …”
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Deep learning-based multi-brain capsule network for Next-Gen Clinical Emotion recognition using EEG signals by Ritu Dahiya, Mamatha G, Shila Sumol Jawale, Santanu Das, Sagar Choudhary, Vinod Motiram Rathod, Bhawna Janghel Rajput

“…Moreover, the At-CapNet model achieves an average accuracy improvement of 4.98% over the original CapsNet model and outperforms existing CapsNet-based Next-Gen Clinical Emotion recognition models by 1% to 5%. …”
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Microplastics in food products: Prevalence, artificial intelligence based detection, and potential health impacts on humans by M. Amin Mir, Muhammad Azhar Ali Khan, Bimal Krishna Banik, Syed M. Hasnain, Lina Alzayer, K. Andrews, Sani I. Abba

“…Microplastic contamination in food products has become a growing concern due to its potential implications for human health, the environment, and food safety. …”
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Seismotectonics and landslides of the NE border of the Calabrian Arc (Southern Italy) by Carlo Tansi, Salvatore Critelli, Michele Folino Gallo, Anna Gervasi, Gianpietro Imbrogno, Mario La Rocca, Michela Ponte, Vincenzo Tripodi, Francesco Muto

“…The landslides and the faults have been identified, mapped and classified, originally at detail scale and, then, represented at 1:50,000 scale in the Main Map, included as supplementary material. …”
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Adults with celiac disease exhibit overexpression of endogenous retroviruses, TRIM28, and SETDB1 despite gluten-free diet by Pier-Angelo Tovo, Angelo Armandi, Mauro Bruno, Gian Paolo Caviglia, Paola Montanari, Demis Pitoni, Cristina Calvi, Simone Frara, Eleonora Dileo, Stefano Gambarino, Ilaria Galliano, Davide Giuseppe Ribaldone, Massimiliano Bergallo

“…Celiac disease (CeD) is a disorder due to abnormal immune response to gluten protein in individuals with predisposing genotypes. Its origin is not fully understood. Human endogenous retroviruses (HERVs) derive from ancestral infections of germinal cells and represent 8 % of the human DNA. …”
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Improved performance in retail distribution process through a Lean Manufacturing approach: A case study by Sofia Vierci-Codas, Andrea Insfran-Rivarola, Ana Pamela Arevalos, Sharon Macias-Velasquez, Carlos Zepeda-Lugo, Eduardo Martínez-Mendoza

“…These changes are expected to shorten lead times, bolster competitive advantage, and increase customer satisfaction. Originality/value: This study underscores the versatility of LM techniques, adapting them from manufacturing to retail distribution. …”
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How anticipated positive and negative emotions influence pro-environmental behavior via environmental attitudes by Xueting Niu, Xueting Niu, Menghan Li, Menghan Li, Zhenhe Sun, Zhenhe Sun, He Li, He Li

“…These findings significantly advance our understanding of the emotional mechanisms underlying pro-environmental behavior and offer valuable implications for designing emotion-based interventions aimed at fostering environmentally responsible actions.…”
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Arabic Language Curriculum as a Foundation for Strengthening Religious Education in Public Higher Education by Abd Aziz Rekan, Hafeezur Rahman Howell, Muhamad Nasir Mohamad Salleh, Nurhasfirah Rosin, Tabrani ZA, Muhammad Anas Ma`arif, Mohamad Azrien Mohamed Adnan

“…Therefore, it is recommended that further studies be conducted to explore lecturers’ perspectives and post-program outcomes in order to assess its long-term impact and sustainability. Originality/value – This study provides an in-depth evaluation of a 40-year-old Arabic preparatory program, emphasizing its role in strengthening Islamic education and identifying key areas for reform. …”
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The psychostimulant drug, fenethylline (captagon): Health risks, addiction and the global impact of illicit trade by Matthew Chidozie Ogwu, Matěj Malík, Pavel Tlustoš, Jiří Patočka

“…This systematic review synthesizes original research articles, epidemiological studies, systematic reviews, policy analyses, and case reports to provide a comprehensive analysis of fenethylline’s health impacts, addiction potential, and dynamics of illicit trade. …”
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Numerical Investigation of Wellbore Stability in Deepwater Shallow Sediments by Wei Liu, Hai Lin, Hailong Liu, Chao Luo, Guiping Wang, Jingen Deng

“…The numerical results and implications in this paper are anticipated to be beneficial for the drilling operation in the shallow portion of deepwater oil/gas wells.…”
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A Review on the Sustenance of Fashion Businesses during COVID-19: Impacts on Women Workers by Solomon Marfo Ayesu, Christiana Konamah Okai-Mensah, Beauty Awusi Nyavor Akporyo, Sophia Panarkie Pardie Ocran, Mohammed Ibrahim

“…Practical and Social Implications: The study outlines policies and programs to ensure fashion firms' sustainability in the wake of the pandemic. …”
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Moderating effect of work experience on motivation and performance at Islamic hospital by Chamdan Purnama, Mirhamida Rahmah, Dinda Fatmah, Karina Ananda Putri, Syaiful Hasani, Yusriyah Rahmah, Zakiyah Zulfa Rahmah

“…Employees with more experience experienced greater performance improvements when motivated, highlighting the critical role of experience. Implications – These findings provide practical insights for hospital management, suggesting that motivational strategies should consider different levels of experience. …”
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Data-driven vs. psychological personality temperaments: theoretical and clinical utility of personality measures in psychiatry by Abdelrahman S. Sawalma, Abdelrahman S. Sawalma, Abdelrahman S. Sawalma, Mahmud A. Sehwail, Jürgen Dammers, Jürgen Dammers, Mohammad M. Herzallah, Mohammad M. Herzallah

“…Data-driven personality components based on ICA showed very little overlap with Cloninger’s original temperaments. Both Cloninger’s temperaments and data-driven components revealed low internal consistency (for subscales) but high test-retest reliability. …”
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The role of financial technology and entrepreneurial finance practices in funding small and medium-sized enterprises by Piotr Łasak

“…It also offers important premises for shaping the post-pandemic policy to support their further growth. ORIGINALITY/VALUE: Despite growing theoretical and empirical literature about entrepreneurship finance, this study aims to contribute to the role of financial technology in this area. …”
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Healthcare organizations in crisis context: decision-making models and roles of CEOs by Anna Romiti, Mario Del Vecchio, Caterina Cavicchi, Emidia Vagnoni

“…In terms of managerial implications, reflecting on and interpreting the core of the organization’s decision-making processes, can support top management teams in navigating change, providing them a more robust and rational base for guiding the transition to a post-crisis “new normal”.…”
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Czech Participation in Ukraine’s Reconstruction: Risks, Scenarios and Opportunities in the Housing Sector by Pavlák, Miroslav, Mentlík, Roman, Halouzka, Miroslav, Yurchenko, Svetlana

“…Moreover, it demonstrates the role of academic institutions as platforms for international capacity building and post-war recovery. Originality/value: This is the first study focusing on the Czech context of post-war investment in Ukraine, combining scenario modelling with a grounded case study. …”
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Does trading mechanism shape cross-market integration? Evidence from stocks and corporate bonds on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange by Elroi Hadad

“…Regulators should assess how trading mechanisms affect market integration and risk, especially during periods of distress. Originality/value – This study offers new insights into how trading mechanisms influence cross-market dynamics, contributing to the literature on market design and financial contagion.…”
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The Multifund System – Is It an Option for Raising the Sustainability of The Bulgarian Pension System? by Jeko Milev, Kremena Choutilova-Yochkolovska

“…Originality: The research has a value for all those who work in the sphere of pension fund management and life cycle investing. …”
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On the dynamics of ozone depletion events at Villum Research Station in the High Arctic by J. B. Pernov, J. B. Pernov, J. B. Pernov, J. L. Hjorth, L. L. Sørensen, H. Skov

“…<p>Ozone depletion events (ODEs) occur every spring in the Arctic and have implications for the region's atmospheric oxidizing capacity, radiative balance, and mercury oxidation. …”
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