Synthesis Of Literature Research Articles

Effects of Alpha-Tocopherol (Vitamin E) Treatment on Cardiovascular Biomarkers: A Comprehensive Review

This comprehensive review explores that subjoining of alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E) have improved effect on cardiovascular biomarkers in the human subjects, focusing on its potential role in addressing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which are major global health challenges exacerbated by risk factors such as dyslipidaemia and hypertension. Systematic analysis of various randomized controlled trials, evaluates alpha-tocopherol's effects on LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, systolic blood pressure, triglycerides, total cholesterol levels etc. The synthesis of current literature consistently indicates that alpha-tocopherol treatment leads to significant reductions in systolic blood pressure compared to control groups. Furthermore, substantial evidence supports alpha-tocopherol's ability to increase HDL-cholesterol levels and decrease LDL-cholesterol concentrations, suggesting beneficial impacts on lipid profiles. The review also discusses alphatocopherol's influence on additional cardiovascular biomarkers such as Troponin I, B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP), Nterminal pro-BNP, Troponin T, C-reactive Protein (CRP), Lipoproteins, Creatine Kinase-MB (CK-MB), Myoglobin, and Fibrinogen, highlighting its potential broader effects on cardiovascular health indicators. Overall, this review underscores alpha-tocopherol's potential as an adjunctive therapy for managing cardiovascular risk factors, particularly hypertension and dyslipidemia. The findings suggest that alpha-tocopherol supplementation may induce favourable changes in cardiovascular biomarkers, offering insights into its therapeutic potential and calling for further investigation in clinical settings.

The impact of corporate social responsibility on employee outcomes in the hospitality industry: A multi-motive and cross-cultural meta-analysis

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the hospitality industry has received increased attention from both practitioners and researchers in the past two decades, due in part to growing concerns regarding hospitality operations' impact on the environmental, social, and economic well-being of their communities. While research has enhanced our understanding of CSR's influence on hospitality employees, an integrated literature synthesis is still needed. Leveraging the multi-motive CSR framework, we aim to (1) synthesize CSR's impact on hospitality employee outcomes (i.e., performance, job satisfaction, and organizational identification); (2) investigate how the instrumental, relational, and moral motives of employees mediate the CSR–employee performance relationship; and (3) test how country-level factors moderate the relationship between CSR employee outcomes. Meta-analytic results using 87 studies, 33,567 individuals, and 160 effect sizes show a positive relationship between CSR and employee outcomes. Further exploring the multi-motive framework, meta-analytic structural equation modeling (MASEM) results show that instrumental, relational, and moral motives fully mediated the CSR–employee performance relationship. Additionally, results of subgroup tests indicate that the CSR–employee outcome relationship was stronger for employees working in highly developed countries and horizontal-individualistic cultures. Our findings highlight how CSR enhances employee performance through underlying psychological mechanisms, with implications for theory and practice.

Artificial Intelligence in the Education of Teachers: A Qualitative Synthesis of the Cutting-Edge Research Literature

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into teacher education has been transformative, offering personalized learning experiences, enhanced professional development, and improved teaching methodologies. AI technologies such as Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS), AI-driven analytics, and automated assessment tools have become central to modern educational practices, significantly improving engagement, adaptability, and effectiveness. This study employs a qualitative thematic analysis of current literature on AI in teacher education, examining peer-reviewed articles and reports using thematic coding to identify key patterns, opportunities, and challenges. The findings reveal that AI enhances teacher education by providing personalized learning pathways, fostering critical thinking, and supporting ongoing professional growth. Technologies like ITS, Virtual Reality (VR), and AI-driven analytics have proven effective in promoting motivation and engagement among teachers. However, ethical challenges such as biases in AI systems and concerns regarding data privacy require continuous attention. Furthermore, a gap in teacher preparedness, particularly in developing AI literacy and integrating AI tools into classroom practices, is evident. Despite these challenges, AI offers substantial benefits, transforming teaching practices and enabling personalized, adaptive instruction that supports both teachers and students. The study emphasizes the need for comprehensive teacher training programs focusing on digital literacy and ethical AI use, ensuring educators can navigate an AI-enhanced educational environment effectively. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse by highlighting the need for ethical guidelines and robust teacher training programs, offering actionable insights for educators, policymakers, and institutions aiming to integrate AI into teacher education

Exploring empathy in artificial intelligence: synthesis and paths for future research

Purpose The current research elucidates the role of empathy in design of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in healthcare context, through a structured literature review, analysis and synthesis of academic literature published between 1990 and 2024. Design/methodology/approach This study aims to advance the domain of empathy in AI by adopting theory constructs context method approach using the PRISMA 2020 framework. Findings The study presents a current state-of-the-art literature to review the connections between empathy and AI and identifying four clusters showing the emerging trajectories in the field of AI and empathy in healthcare setting. Originality/value Despite a rise in empirical research, the potential pathways enhancing AI accountability by incorporation of empathy is unclear. The research aims to contribute to the existing literature on AI and empathy in the healthcare sector by carving out four distinct clusters depicting the future research avenues.

Unraveling social undermining at the workplace: A systematic review of past achievements and future promises

AbstractIn the contemporary landscape of organizational dynamics, it is imperative to understand the nuance of social undermining behaviors in the workplace for effective strategy and decision‐making. In this regard, this study reviews, identifies, and critically evaluates the social undermining literature and offers new avenues for future research. The systematic literature review methodology has been used to select and critically review 65 studies on this topic. The analysis and findings of this review are presented in three sections, as follows, (i) research profiling—to highlight the current status of research on social undermining in management literature, (ii) literature synthesis—to highlight key theories and conceptions of social undermining as well as discuss the antecedents and outcomes of social undermining, and (iii) critical analysis—to highlight knowledge gaps in existing research and set future agenda. This review is the first comprehensive review on social undermining at the workplace and serves as a knowledge base by presenting a comprehensive literature review as well as extending further development of knowledge on this topic. A key contribution of our review is the proposal of a comprehensive framework of literature synthesis to provide a bird's eye view on this scholarly domain. Our study contributes to organizational behavior and strategic management discourse by offering crucial insights on human dynamics that shape organizational strategy, and change.

Social isolation and loneliness among people living with experience of homelessness: a scoping review

Social isolation and loneliness (SIL) are public health challenges that disproportionally affect individuals who experience structural and socio-economic exclusion. The social and health outcomes of SIL for people with experiences of being unhoused have largely remained unexplored. Yet, there is limited synthesis of literature focused on SIL to appropriately inform policy and targeted social interventions for people with homelessness experience. The aim of this scoping review is to synthesize evidence on SIL among people with lived experience of homelessness and explore how it negatively impacts their wellbeing. We carried out a comprehensive literature search from Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Sociological s, and Web of Science's Social Sciences Citation Index and Science Citation Index for peer-reviewed studies published between January 1st, 2000 to January 3rd, 2023. Studies went through title, abstract and full-text screening conducted independently by at least two reviewers. Included studies were then analyzed and synthesized to identify the conceptualizations of SIL, measurement tools and approaches, prevalence characterization, and relationship with social and health outcomes. The literature search yielded 5,294 papers after removing duplicate records. Following screening, we retained 27 qualitative studies, 23 quantitative studies and two mixed method studies. SIL was not the primary objective of most of the included articles. The prevalence of SIL among people with homelessness experience varied from 25 to 90% across studies. A range of measurement tools were used to measure SIL making it difficult to compare results across studies. Though the studies reported associations between SIL, health, wellbeing, and substance use, we found substantial gaps in the literature. Most of the quantitative studies were cross-sectional, and only one study used health administrative data to ascertain health outcomes. More studies are needed to better understand SIL among this population and to build evidence for actionable strategies and policies to address its social and health impacts.

Interdisciplinary approaches in modern dentistry: A comprehensive review

Interdisciplinary collaboration in modern dentistry has become increasingly essential for providing comprehensive and effective patient care. This comprehensive review explores the diverse range of interdisciplinary approaches employed in contemporary dental practice. Drawing upon a synthesis of literature and clinical examples, this paper examines the integration of various dental specialties, including periodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, and others, to address complex dental issues. Key aspects such as treatment planning, communication strategies, and collaborative techniques among dental specialists and general practitioners are analyzed. Additionally, emerging technologies and innovations that facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration are discussed. Through the exploration of case studies and evidence-based practices, this review highlights the benefits of interdisciplinary approaches in improving treatment outcomes, enhancing patient satisfaction, and optimizing oral health. By embracing interdisciplinary approaches, dental professionals can better address the multifaceted needs of patients and achieve superior clinical results.

The external assurance of ESG reports in Poland on the example of companies from the WIG20 index

Purpose: The article identifies the basic practices that audit companies use when auditing ESG reports in Poland after 2017. Methodology/approach: The study covered 120 ESG reports published by companies included in the WIG20 index between 2017 and 2022. The first stage of the research involved selecting companies from the research sample whose reports were externally audited. The second stage involved analyzing the contents of the assurance reports. The article also used bibliometric analysis, a critical literature review, comparative analysis, and induction and synthesis methods. Findings: The empirical research shows that out of 120 sustainability reports, only 36 were externally audited. A detailed analysis allowed the identification of audit firms’ basic practices: (1) the most common reference is to a report from an independent assurance service with limited certainty, (2) half of the reports were prepared by the “Big Four”, (3) all reports followed the International Standard for Assurance Services 3000, (4) the most common subject of the audits was GRI indicators, which were listed exhaustively in the report.Research limitations/implications: The research was conducted on a relatively small sample – only companies from the WIG20 index; additionally, the time scope of the research only covered reports from 2017–2022.Originality/value: The article contributes to the Polish literature on the subject but also has practical significance. The results of the empirical study indicate that audit reports are created with a large degree of freedom, which may negatively affect their cognitive value and comparability.

BEDAWANG NALA: ARTISTIC INSPIRATION FOR A FICTION FILM TO STRENGTHEN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AWARENESS

This research explores the philosophical and symbolic value of Bedawang Nala in Balinese architectural art and the development of its narrative in fiction films based on Hindu mythology. Bedawang Nala, depicted as a giant fire-haired turtle with dragons Anantabhoga and Basuki, reflects cosmic balance and natural harmony in Tri Hita Karana. This qualitative research uses an interdisciplinary perspective involving the views of cultural studies and the creativity of film art creation. Data was obtained through in-depth interviews to explore the meaning and connection of the Bedawang Nala concept with environmental themes, audiovisual observations of traditional Balinese architecture, and literature studies on Bedawang Nala and ecological issues. Data were analyzed using interview transcript interpretation techniques to identify main themes related to the philosophical and symbolic values of Bedawang Nala, audiovisual analysis, and literature synthesis that connects findings from interviews and observations with current discussions about ecological education. The findings show that the Bedawang Nala mythology is not just an aesthetic ornament but has an educational value relevant to contemporary environmental issues. The development of this mythology-based film narrative can be an effective academic and cultural reflection tool, strengthening ecological awareness in society. This research suggests making and evaluating films based on Bedawang Nala and exploring other local mythologies to increase the educational impact and environmental awareness through film media.

Professionally important psychological qualities of successful managers of police organizations

The research aims to investigate the professionally important psychological qualities of successful managers of police organizations. The research design is a cross-sectional study. The research was conducted in several stages during 2022-2023. The first stage involved a survey of police units personnel (n = 562) to identify “successful” managers; the second stage provided for the determination of the professionally important psychological qualities of successful managers of police organizations (n = 74) using a set of psychodiagnostic methods; the third stage made provisions for correlation analysis between the professionally important psychological qualities of successful managers. The following methods were used during the research: theoretical methods – analysis, synthesis, and generalization of scientific literature; empirical and psychodiagnostic methods – included a survey of police units personnel; methods of mathematical and statistical data processing. It was found that successful managers show high levels of working capacity, stress resistance, sociability, and proactive attitude. They are characterized by a sthenic type of reaction, pronounced motivation for personal achievement, and high levels of flexibility of thinking and creativity. They are also characterized by leadership and organizational qualities, and energy. The results of the research made it possible to form an idea of the professionally important psychological qualities of successful managers of police organizations, which will help to improve the professional selection of persons for managerial activities.

ChatGPT for Sustainability Reporting Research: A Bibliometric Analysis of Scholarly Output

Sustainability reporting refers to the study of disclosing information about an organisation's social, environmental and economic performance to meet stakeholder expectations regarding sustainability. This article aims to discover (1) how research on sustainability reporting grows yearly. (2) What are the trends and gaps in the study of sustainability reporting? and (3) Who are the most influential writers in the study of sustainability reporting, and how do they collaborate? ChatGPT was used to answer the objectives of this research. The ChatGPT AI chatbot can significantly assist in assessing and reviewing research on sustainability reporting. The method used is a combination of Chatbot AI ChatGPT and bibliometric analysis. While data analysis uses VOSviewer, Publish or Perish, and biblioMagika® software. The results of the study show that there is a significant increase in studies regarding sustainability reporting. Researchers collaborate through various academic activities, such as joint research, writing joint articles, and conferences. In principle, these results should be applicable across research domains. From these findings, the theoretical implication is adding to the sustainability reporting literature, with a bibliometric analysis approach using chatGPT. There are advantages to idea generation and data identification. However, technologically the synthesis of literature is still weak. The researcher's expertise in communicating with AI ChatGPT is a key factor in determining the quality of the output. This new technology needs to consider its implications, especially its ethical implications.

The Global Burden of HIV and Progress toward the 2030 UNAIDS Targets: A Comprehensive Review

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) epidemic, since its emergence in the early 1980s, claimed millions of lives and remained a significant global public health challenge. As of 2023, approximately 38.4 million people were living with HIV, with Sub-Saharan Africa and key populations disproportionately affected. In response, the international community had set ambitious targets to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030, encapsulated in the UNAIDS 95-95-95 goals. This comprehensive review, conducted through a synthesis of current literature and global data, assessed the global burden of HIV, the progress made toward achieving these targets, and the challenges that threatened this progress. The review also explored opportunities and innovations, including advances in HIV prevention, integration of services, community-led approaches, digital health technologies, and innovative financing models. Addressing the identified challenges and leveraging these innovations were crucial to achieving the 2030 targets. The article concluded that while substantial progress has been made, a renewed commitment to equity and human rights is essential for ending the AIDS epidemic as a public health threat by 2030. Keywords: HIV epidemic, UNAIDS 2030 targets, Global health, Antiretroviral therapy (ART), Prevention and innovation.

Future-Proofing Road Safety: Adapting ISO 26262 for Advanced V2X Integration

This study investigates the integration of ISO 26262 with Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication technologies. Emphasize the necessity of expanding this safety standard to include vehicle-to-infrastructure integration and addressing additional safety measures to accommodate current vehicles’ complex and rapidly evolving networks. The study uses an extensive review approach, which considers existing safety pro-tocols and a qualitative literature synthesis to evaluate current standards and anticipate future requirements from them. It also looks at developments in V2X communication technology while identifying gaps within the present scope of ISO 26262 concerning autonomous and connected cars. The findings indicate a significant improvement in road safety plus efficiency in traffic management by integrating ISO 26262 with V2X communication. Further, the research points out areas such as security lapses, real-time data processing deficiencies, interoperability hitches, and scalability limits. These findings call for amendments to current safety standards so that they can take care of those problems. Failure to include V2X into ISO 26262 may com-promise reliability altogether, hence posing a grave danger to future intelligent transportation systems (ITS)’s dependability. The research concludes that integrating them will help lower risks brought about by the dynamic nature of vehicles’ environment, thereby facilitating the establishment of globally solid and safe systems for communicating between vehicles.

The Role of Strategic Human Resources Management in Developing Competitive Advantage: a Systematic Literature Review, synthesis and framework for Future Research

Purpose - Research examining the role of Strategic Human Resources Management (SHRM) in increasing Competitive Advantage (CA). There are many studies of SHRM and CA, but the role of SHRM is still in doubt and there are various modifications of research variations that test mediating variables and or moderating variables that affect CA, and there are differences in the theoretical basis used in various studies. To address this gap, a literature review of the role of SHRM on CA is presented. Design/methodology/approach – Systematic review protocols and content analysis was used to analyze and synthesize insights from 50 empirical studies obtained from two academic databases: Scopus, Google Scholar. Findings – Significant diversity in previous research on the role of SHRM on CA is summarized in several themes. There are significant limitations in the conceptualization of the influence of SHRM on CA, including along with a narrow focus on geographic, methodological and contextual foci of prior studies. The authors propose a comprehensive framework and extensive gap-specific research directions to aid future research. Research limitations/implications – The SLR is limited in its consideration of empirical studies published in academic journal articles obtained from Scopus, and Google Scholar databases. Social implications – The authors reveal the foundation variables, theories that can be used in future research on the influence of SHRM on SCA. Originality/value – This study enhances and extends the research on SHRM's influence on CA by utilizing the perspectives of various modal and multidisciplinary variables for further investigation. The use of perspectives can further ascertain the role of SHRM on CA.

A review of geospatial exposure models and approaches for health data integration

Abstract Background Geospatial methods are common in environmental exposure assessments and increasingly integrated with health data to generate comprehensive models of environmental impacts on public health. Objective Our objective is to review geospatial exposure models and approaches for health data integration in environmental health applications. Methods We conduct a literature review and synthesis. Results First, we discuss key concepts and terminology for geospatial exposure data and models. Second, we provide an overview of workflows in geospatial exposure model development and health data integration. Third, we review modeling approaches, including proximity-based, statistical, and mechanistic approaches, across diverse exposure types, such as air quality, water quality, climate, and socioeconomic factors. For each model type, we provide descriptions, general equations, and example applications for environmental exposure assessment. Fourth, we discuss the approaches used to integrate geospatial exposure data and health data, such as methods to link data sources with disparate spatial and temporal scales. Fifth, we describe the landscape of open-source tools supporting these workflows.

Improving the Recognition and Assessment of ICU Delirium.

Delirium is acute neurological failure that alters cognition and results in a state of confusion and lack of self-awareness. It commonly affects critically ill patients within intensive care units (ICUs), and the wide array of fluctuating symptoms frequently leads to underdiagnosis. Delirium results in cognitive impairment and increased rates of fatality, and accurate assessments are essential for improving patient outcomes. Barriers to delirium assessment stem from a lack of knowledge and assessment training among ICU nurses. Using the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature electronic database, a literature synthesis was conducted, analyzing journal articles addressing delirium education and training among ICU nurses and barriers associated with assessment. Current literature identifies methods to overcome barriers through training, education, and continuous reinforcement of delirium assessment. The goals of this review are to identify the barriers to delirium assessment and make recommendations for education methods to increase the confidence of ICU nurses in the recognition of delirium to improve patient outcomes. Early identification of delirium is crucial to improving patient outcomes. A standardized delirium educational program should be developed and implemented throughout the U.S. health care system. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 202x;5x(x):xx-xx.].

Emerging CRISPR-Based Therapeutics for HIV Eradication

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) continued to pose a major global health challenge, with current antiretroviral therapies unable to fully eradicate the virus due to latent reservoirs and potential drug resistance. Emerging CRISPR-based gene editing technologies had the potential to revolutionize HIV treatment by targeting and disrupting the viral genome or modifying host cells to confer resistance. This article explored the mechanisms of CRISPR in HIV therapeutics, including excision of integrated HIV proviruses and genetic editing of host immune cells. It reviewed progress in CRISPR-based research through in vitro studies, animal models, and early clinical trials, highlighting both promising advancements and ongoing challenges such as delivery efficiency, off-target effects, and viral escape. The methodology employed in writing this review paper involved a comprehensive literature review and synthesis of recent research findings to assess the current state and future directions of CRISPR-based HIV therapies. Despite significant progress, challenges remained, and future research will need to focus on improving delivery systems, combining CRISPR with other therapies, and optimizing gene editing in stem cells to achieve long-term HIV eradication. Keywords: CRISPR-Cas9, HIV Therapy, Gene Editing, Latent Reservoirs, CCR5 Receptor.

Beyond Borders: The Accelerating Momentum of Domestic Violence Research Worldwide

This paper covers publication trends, co-author networks, and research keyword co-occurrences on academic research related to domestic violence between 2000 and 2023. Throughout these years, first, the number of published articles dealing with this topic was very limited, from just four articles in the year 2000 to 37 in 2013. Still, after an imposing surge in publications registered after 2013, particularly between 2020 and 2023, the numbers increased from 217 to 653, establishing a significantly increased impact on the reviewed issue at a global level. This network identifies some central figures in the research community, such as Gene Feder, Louise M. Howard, and Nicky Stanley among others. It underlines the existence of collaboration clusters around issues such as gender, domestic violence, mental health, and social work, hence emphasizing the very essence of interdisciplinary research. Through keyword co-occurrence analysis, the word cloud shows some central themes to include intimate partner violence and the effect of COVID-19 on different population focuses, including strong qualitative research methods. The second word cloud, that of author affiliation, demonstrates the concentration of research output by leading institutions, with a high volume emanating from the UK, but also global collaboration - significant contributions from universities in Australia being one of them. Domestic violence is a complicated issue that affects individuals and communities of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, educational backgrounds, and more. These terminological complications in defining domestic violence can result in confusion during the practice of identification, assessment, and intervention. This study follows a holistic approach to bibliometrics in reviewing scholarly literature on domestic violence by drawing on data from Lens.org along with the visualization tools of VOSviewer. Improvement in understanding the domestic violence research landscape, major contributors, collaboration patterns, and the gap in research is what this study attempts to address. A total of 92,443 documents in their study were filtered to 2,362 scholarly works that included research articles published from 1999 up to 2023. The findings indicate the important factors of institutions and countries, the necessity of interdisciplinary-wise collaboration, and emerging hotspots of research. A bibliometric approach emphasizes that for effective intervention and prevention, there is a need for systematic reviews and synthesis of the available literature to provide informed evidence-based policy and practice in the context of domestic violence.

The Role of Climate and Environmental Factors in Malaria Transmission in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects

Malaria remained a major public health challenge in Nigeria, contributing to high rates of morbidity and mortality, particularly among vulnerable groups like children and pregnant women. The transmission of malaria is heavily influenced by climate and environmental factors such as temperature, rainfall, humidity, land use, and ecological changes, which affect the lifecycle of the malaria parasite (Plasmodium spp.) and its mosquito vector (Anopheles species). This review explored how these climatic and environmental factors impacted malaria transmission dynamics across Nigeria’s diverse regions. It also examined the challenges posed by climate variability, inadequate infrastructure, and the emergence of resistance to insecticides and antimalarials, while highlighting the potential of integrated vector management, climate-smart strategies, and community engagement in mitigating these impacts. The methodology used involved a comprehensive review and synthesis of relevant literature and data sources, including peer-reviewed journals, government reports, and global health organization publications. Understanding the intricate relationships between these factors and malaria transmission was crucial for developing adaptive strategies to reduce the burden of malaria in Nigeria, particularly in the face of ongoing environmental and climatic changes. Keywords: Malaria Transmission, Climate Factors, Environmental Factors, Nigeria, Vector Control.

ELECTIVE COURSE AS A MEANS OF ASSESSING THE MOTIVATIONOF THE 9TH GRADE STUDENTS TO STUDY THE ENVIRONMENT

In modern pedagogy, special attention is paid to environmental education and the education of students. But the key problem of working in this direction is the need for a qualitative impact on the interests and motivation of students, which requires other means and methods of teaching. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to analyze the effectiveness of using an elective course to increase the interest and motivation of 9thgrade students to explore the environment. To achieve it, a number of methods of scientific cognition were used: they were the analysis and synthesis of scientific and methodological literature on the research topic. Within the framework of the article, it was determined that the issues of interest and motivation are one of the key ones in modern pedagogical practice, and many teachers pay attention to them. This is due to the fact that it depends on the level of interest, on the level of motivation, how effectively students will learn the material and, more importantly, how effectively students' independent activities in mastering certain subjects at school will proceed. In order to determine the effectiveness of elective courses, an experiment was conducted in which the level of interest and motivation was measured before and after the elective course. The results showed a positive effect of the elective course on the level of interest and motivation of 9thgrade students to explore the environment both as part of the development of the school curriculum and as part of independent work.