Research works

Integration of ChatGPT to enhance English speaking skills among secondary school students in Pakistan

Abstract The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into education is expanding rapidly, particularly in language learning. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a ChatGPT-assisted learning module in enhancing English-speaking proficiency in terms of range, accuracy, flu...

The choice of product strategy and marketing strategy for serial crowdfunders

Purpose Serial crowdfunding is a common phenomenon, and serial crowdfunders face multiple decisions. Most crowdfunding platforms implement one-time payments, while some platforms implement deferred payments. This paper explores the product and marketing strategies of serial crowd...

A Magnitude–Variability Framework for Dynamic River Water Quality Characterization

Continuous river water-quality monitoring increasingly captures short-term fluctuations that are poorly represented by conventional static assessments, yet frameworks for translating high-frequency observations into interpretable dynamic water-quality states remain limited. In th...

El español en Portugal. Dinámicas migratorias y educativas

Este trabajo actualiza la caracterización demolingüística del español en Portugal durante el periodo 2020-2026 a partir del análisis integrado de indicadores demográficos, migratorios y educativos. Se examina la evolución de la inmigración procedente de los países hispanohablante...

A randomized, controlled experimental medicine study of the novel Kv7 channel opener azetukalner in individuals with major depressive disorder and anhedonia

Abstract Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a common and debilitating disease. Kv7 potassium channels are relevant to reward processing and represent a novel target for depression and anhedonia. Azetukalner is a positive allosteric modulator of Kv7 channels. This phase II, random...

From pathogenesis to non-medical therapy: A review of exploring sensory and multi-sensory stimulation as a non-invasive treatment approach for Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, marked by the accumulation of amyloid-beta plaques, tau pathology, and synaptic dysfunction, ultimately leading to memory loss, cognitive decline, neuropsychiatric symptoms and neuronal degeneration that impair...

Maternal SARS-CoV-2 exposure and neonatal metabolic maturation during the first month of life: a longitudinal urinary metabolomics study

Abstract The first month of life is characterized by rapid metabolic adaptation as neonates transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life. Whether maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection influences these developmental trajectories remains largely unexplored. In this longitudinal study,...

grmcor : An R Package for Range-Restriction Bias Correction of Discrimination Parameters in the Graded Response Model

The Graded Response Model (GRM) is widely used for analyzing polytomous response data from attitude, personality, and character measurement instruments. However, when response data are collected from a range-restricted sample such as selected applicants, screened participants, or...

Embracing artificial intelligence in European auditing: the role of familiarity, motivation, organizational support and education in shaping perceived effectiveness

Purpose This study aims to examine how familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI), motivation and organizational support for AI, and demographic characteristics influence the perceived AI effectiveness among a sample of European auditors, as well as the moderating role of educ...

The Process of Customization in Shoulder Arthroplasty: Advancements in 3D Design and Manufacturing

Three-dimensional (3D) printing has emerged as a powerful tool in joint replacement surgeries, enabling the creation of custom implants that address complex anatomical deformities. In shoulder arthroplasty, particularly in cases involving severe glenoid bone loss or fracture, cus...

Netnography in accounting and accountability research: methodological application and future directions

Purpose This study reviews the use of netnography as a methodological approach within accounting and accountability research, focusing on how the method is operationalised in empirical studies. While netnography has gained increasing visibility in the field, limited attention has...

A trust-aware computational framework for mental health risk amplification and propagation in online social networks

Computational social systems are facing big challenges because of the rapid dissemination of inaccurate information, evidenced by the growing number of negative impacts on individual and collective mental health. Although extensive research has investigated the dissemination of f...

Carbohydrate-to-fat ratio is positively associated with comprehensive frailty across protein-intake levels in older adults

Abstract Purpose Diet influences frailty, and protein intake has been a prime focus of prevention. However, frailty remains prevalent, even among older adults with relatively high protein intake, suggesting the influence of remaining energy distribution between carbohydrates and...

Combined effects of kombucha consumption and aerobic exercise on oxidative stress and metabolic parameters in Wistar rats

Abstract Background Kombucha, a fermented tea containing symbiotic bacteria and yeast, and aerobic exercise each confer distinct health benefits, but their combined effects remain poorly understood. This study investigated the combined effects of consuming kombucha fermented for...

Rare-earth-free regenerator materials for enhanced 4-K cryocooler performance

Abstract Cryogenic cooling, a vital technology in magnetic resonance imaging and quantum computing, depends on scarce helium and heavy rare-earth elements. The increasing demand for this technology highlights the urgent need for alternative materials to reduce this reliance. Alth...

AI‐Based PV Fault Detection: Benchmarking Indicators and Feature Selection Methods

ABSTRACT This article presents a benchmarking of indicators for automated defect detection in photovoltaic modules based on I‐V curves. The methodology is structured in three stages. First, an ideal defect‐free I‐V curve is generated through simulation to provide a reference for...

Human dimensions of protected areas: a systematic review of the social-ecological effects of legal restrictions on local communities

Legal restrictions associated with protected areas can act as anthropogenic disturbances in social-ecological systems, altering relationships among communities, territories, and resources. This study examined how the scientific literature documents these effects by investigating...

Recognized but displaced: Uranium mill tailings and the sustainability accounting of nuclear energy

Nuclear-energy sustainability is usually debated through reactor performance, carbon intensity, fuel availability, operational safety and spent-fuel disposal. Less visible are the front-end residues generated by uranium production, especially uranium mill tailings (UMT), likely t...

A MEMS inertial sensor-based onboard system with calibrated vector-synthesis attitude estimation for dynamic testing of automatic loading systems

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to design an onboard storage and testing device for automatic loading systems in large-caliber heavy machinery, to accurately measure acceleration, angular velocity and attitude under high impact and vibration, overcoming the limitations of wi...

Foundational Fracture: Failing to Reform the World Trade Organization in an Age of Geopolitics

ABSTRACT The World Trade Organization (WTO) is at the crossroads, with a principal challenge raised to the organization by the United States in 2025 and a series of related, largely unsuccessful reform attempts over the last several years. To shed new light on why recent WTO refo...