Mitochondrial DNA variants of respiratory complex I that uniquely characterize haplogroup T2 are associated with increased risk of age-related macular degeneration. by John Paul SanGiovanni, Dan E Arking, Sudha K Iyengar, Michael Elashoff, Traci E Clemons, George F Reed, Alice K Henning, Theru A Sivakumaran, Xuming Xu, Andrew DeWan, Elvira Agrón, Elena Rochtchina, Carolyn M Sue, Jie Jin Wang, Paul Mitchell, Josephine Hoh, Peter J Francis, Michael L Klein, Emily Y Chew, Aravinda Chakravarti

“…<h4>Background</h4>Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a chronic neurodegenerative and neovascular retinal disease, is the leading cause of blindness in elderly people of western European origin. While structural and functional alterations in mitochondria (mt) and their metabolites have been implicated in the pathogenesis of chronic neurodegenerative and vascular diseases, the relationship of inherited variants in the mitochondrial genome and mt haplogroup subtypes with advanced AMD has not been reported in large prospective cohorts.…”
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Analysis of retirees' knowledge return in the supply chain of Isfahan Refinery with a combined approach of interpretive structural modeling and structural equation modeling by Mehran Ziaeian, Somayeh Ahmadzadeh, Abdolrasoul Yazdi

“…In addition, the present study was related to the Isfahan Refinery supply chain, and its results should be generalized with caution to other similar organizations and industries. Practical implications: This research has various implications for the refinery supply chain. …”
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Predicting Indian SME financial distress: an ex-ante approach by Sushma Rao, A. Satya Nandini, Minu Zachariah

“…Findings – Model C2 developed under Criterion C which stated “if net income before special items is negative in any given year the firm is considered as ‘unwell’” proved robust and effective. Originality/value – The proposed model identifies the importance of profitability and efficiency ratios over leverage ratios in determining financial distress and therefore, has implications for SME owners/managers and shareholders.…”
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A Survey of Blockchain Applications for Management in Agriculture and Livestock Internet of Things by Yang Yang, Min Lin, Yangfei Lin, Chen Zhang, Celimuge Wu

“…However, this sector faces significant challenges, including ambiguity in product origins and limited regulatory oversight of IoT devices. …”
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Towards a contribution to sustainable management of a dairy supply chain by Felipe Ungarato Ferreira, Sabine Robra, Priscilla Cristina Cabral Ribeiro, Carlos Francisco Simões Gomes, José Adolfo de Almeida Neto, Luciano Brito Rodrigues

“…Abstract Paper aims The paper proposes an enhancement to a focal company in the dairy supply chain, in order to support sustainable performance. Originality The authors conclude that previous life cycle assessment (LCA) studies did not recommend for dairy supply chain or use this approach to assess the environmental impacts in this chain. …”
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Joinson’s Facebook Questionnaire: Italian adaptation and validation by Amelia RIzzo, Martina Barbera, Martina Commendatore, Giulia Marafioti, Maria Grazia Maggio

“…Conclusions: Methodological implications and cues for future research are discussed.…”
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The onboarding process: a review by Ory Pinco, Irina Iulia Salanta, Ioana Natalia Beleiu, Emil Lucian Crisan

“…Findings – The review identifies four mechanisms describing the complexity of the OP and the impact of DT: basic onboarding, advanced onboarding, integration of newcomers and remote onboarding. Originality/value – The findings have implications for both HR professionals concerned with onboarding strategy, and researchers studying the OP.…”
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Potaxies and Fifes: The Formation of New Subcultures on TikTok by Pablo Santaolalla-Rueda, Cristóbal Fernández-Muñoz

“…This study explores the Potaxie, Fifes, and Tilinx subcultures on TikTok, examining their origins, characteristics, and cultural significance. …”
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The Role of Macroeconomic Indicators and Global Oil Prices in Influencing Indonesia’s Crude Oil Exports to South Korea by Annisya Auliani, Didit Purnomo

“…Originality/Value: This study makes an original contribution by specifically examining the bilateral relationship of Indonesia’s crude oil exports to South Korea based on the dynamics of external variables. …”
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From theory to practice: a risk management model for SMEs in the context of ISO 9001 by Yasmin Silva Martins, Carlos Eduardo Sanches da Silva, Juliana Helena Daroz Gaudencio

“…This research aims to develop a model for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) relying on literature, practical and normative aspects, to accomplish RBT required by ISO 9001:2015. Originality This study represents an original contribution once its analysis and results guide a highlighted need in the literature. …”
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Technology Intelligence as a One of the Key Factors for Successful Strategic Management in the Smart World by Anna Adamik

“…Organizations should simultaneously develop their potential in all pillars of the Smart World. Originality/value: The original contribution of the study is to systematize knowledge about the essence and importance of Technology Intelligence in the Smart World and to propose a methodology for examining its maturity in enterprises.…”
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Linking Favoritism and Work Pressure to Turnover Intention: The Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction in the Outsourcing Industry by Randi Dwi Shaputra, Praningrum Praningrum

“…By addressing issues related to favoritism and work pressure, companies can enhance job satisfaction and lower turnover rates, thereby contributing to economic growth through increased workforce stability and efficiency in Indonesia’s outsourcing sector. Originality/Value: This study provides original value by integrating favoritism, work pressure, job satisfaction, and turnover intention into a single research model within the context of Indonesia’s outsourcing industry—an area that has received limited academic attention despite its high employee turnover rates. …”
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Direct observation of electrostatic charging in 3D printing by Ezequiel Lorenzett, Yan A. S. da Campo, Milton A. F. Neto, Thiago A. L. Burgo

“…The pervasive presence of electrostatic charges originates from many sources, including friction, mechanochemical reactions, phase change, flexoelectricity, and others. …”
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Recreational benefits of wetlands: a survey on the Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir of India by Showkat Ahmad Shah, Md. Saiful Islam

“…This high consumer surplus (CS) and recreational values of the lake indicate large demand for its recreational facilities. Originality/value – The study is based on primary data and thus, is original. …”
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A Dynamic Correlation Analysis of Financial Contagion: Evidence from the Eurozone Stock Markets by Mohamed Ali Trabelsi, Salma Hmida

“…Contribution & Value Added: The originality of this work lies in studying contagion effect across the Eurozone stock markets through the bivariate DCC-GARCH model which is an original dynamic estimation of conditional correlations in Multivariate GARCH models. …”
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Bringing Order to Chaos Ethically: “Cataloging Code of Ethics” and critical cataloging by Dalila Mirović

“…A critical approach to the profession and the Cataloging Code of Ethics can aid in this process, which could have positive implications for society as a whole. Originality/value: The originality of this paper lies in its critical examination of a cataloging trend that has not yet been discussed in our region.…”
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An update on combinatorial method for aggregation of expert judgments in AHP by Sergii Kadenko, Vitaliy Tsyganok, Zsombor Szádoczki, Sándor Bozóki

“…It is used in the original strategic planning technology, which has recently found several important applications.…”
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University students describe how they adopt AI for writing and research in a general education course by Rebecca W. Black, Bill Tomlinson

“…While some viewed AI as vital for improving their work, others explicitly distinguished between AI-assisted editing and their original thinking. This analysis provides insight into how students navigate AI use when it is explicitly permitted in coursework, with implications for effectively integrating AI into higher education to support student learning.…”
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Lean Green Tendency by Cláudia Sousa e Silva, Sara Azevedo, Maria Fonseca

“…Originality/Value: The originality of this work is defended by crossing the results at the academic and practical levels. …”
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Immune mechanisms mediating the heterologous effects of BCG vaccination: a systematic review by Louis Torracinta, Nino Gogichadze, Rachel Tanner

“…Searches were conducted using MEDLINE and Scopus.Results1032 original records were identified, of which 67 were deemed eligible. …”
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