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Abstract The growing electricity demand and use of smart appliances are placing pressures on power grids, making efficient energy management more important than ever. The existing energy management systems often prioriti...

Background: Low birth weight (LBW) is a major public health concern in Lesotho, linked to higher infant mortality, long-term morbidity and intergenerational poverty. Despite expanded maternal and child health services, ...

Orientation: Fairness, commitment and trust are not just ideals; they are hidden forces driving customer loyalty in South Africa’s high-stakes retail banking market. Research purpose: The study investigates the servi...

Abstract Background Society aims for a pollutant-free environment, reflected in initiatives under the European Green Deal, which seek to reduce hazardous substances and promote safe, sustainable chemical use. Comprehensi...

Abstract Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The Biobanking and Biomolecular Resources European Research Infrastructure (BBMRI-ERIC) established a CRC-Cohort with European cover...

Even with the relentless introduction of digital marketing tools, e-commerce platforms are facing a noticeable plateau, evidenced by falling conversion rates and waning consumer enthusiasm. Lazada, a dominant market play...

Purpose – Fair assessment is a fundamental pillar for ensuring that evaluation results accurately reflect students' abilities without bias. This study aims to identify Differential Item Functioning (DIF) in the Final S...

Abstract Background In 2018, the Cannabis Act regulated the production and sale of cannabis for non-medical purposes in Canada. With the aim of continuing to protect the public health and safety of Canadians as the legal...

In India's mountainous areas, maternal mortality is still a serious public health concern, especially in Uttarakhand, where access to healthcare is hampered by geographical obstacles. UttaraRisk-Next, a multi-task ensemb...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to systems designed to perform tasks requiring human-like intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, decision-making, and language processing. Its integration into Human Resource Man...

Abstract Credit risk assessment is a critical function in financial analytics, requiring models that can adapt to diverse borrower profiles while providing clear and interpretable insights. Although a range of data drive...

Background: Maternal mortality highlights health system effectiveness and social fairness. South Africa’s Confidential Enquiry into Maternal Deaths (CEMD) monitors and improves maternal healthcare. While initial decre...

Abstract Ghana’s Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy, introduced in 2017, represents one of Africa’s most ambitious efforts to democratize secondary education. By abolishing tuition and related costs for all studen...

The rapid expansion of digital communication has made social media an integral part of daily life, yet it has simultaneously amplified the reach of harmful behaviors. Early detection of cyberbullying is recognized as a c...

Artificial intelligence (AI), including machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, and generative AI, has the potential to advance critical care nephrology (CCN) by enhancing prediction accuracy, improving ...

Orientation: Artificial intelligence is increasingly transforming employee assistance programmes (EAPs) by enabling proactive, data-driven and context-sensitive approaches to employee well-being. In South African contex...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims The present review aims to ascertain whether reproductive disorders are associated with specific physical, mental, personality, and social traits. This information may be used to support or r...

Abstract This study provides a comprehensive dataset (FAIRUrbTemp) that addresses the lack of high-resolution urban air temperature data across Europe. It compiles sub-hourly street-level air temperature data from 811 lo...

Abstract Objectives The study aims to address the emerging issue of population ageing in India alongside the rising burden of non-communicable diseases, with a particular focus on the rural-urban differences in diabetes ...

Orientation: The South African hospitality industry is highly dependent on skilled kitchen staff, yet it continues to experience persistent turnover that disrupts operational efficiency, service quality, and profitabili...

Abstract Background The NHS has introduced a range of new and extended roles in recent decades. Physician associates / assistants (PAs) have become one of the most politically scrutinised of these roles. In 2024, the UK ...

This study analyzes how identity politics and the apartheid system inherited from the colonial regime are reproduced into systems of exclusion and inclusion by segments of the local South African community towards other ...

Background: The rapid growth of MALL technology has positined Duolingo establish itself as one of the top language learning platforms in the modern era. However, uncertainty persists regarding how variable user frequency...

Abstract Faculty hiring shapes the flow of ideas, resources, and opportunities in academia, influencing not only individual career trajectories but also broader patterns of institutional prestige and scientific progress....