Thematic ETFs as geopolitical safe havens See

This article examines the dynamic linkages between sector ETFs and the returns of various asset classes, including cryptocurrencies, energy commodities and major stock indices, over the period from 1 January 2023 to 22 September 2025. This period has been characterised by geopolitical d...

A novel approach to automating context-driven alternative text generation through purposeful games See

Accessibility of the Web is a pervasive issue, owing to the persistence of accessibility barriers (e.g., poor navigation, lack of/unsuitable alternative text (alt text), complex web forms), with significant impact on users with disabilities. Alt text barriers in particular, are some of&...

Quality of life and multiple long-term conditions in Southeast Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis See

This review systematically synthesised the evidence on quality of life measures and outcomes for people living with multiple long-term conditions in the Southeast Asia region. Results were analysed using a combination of methods, meta-analysis for studies where the same quality of life ...

Search for charged-lepton flavour violation in top quark interactions with an up-type quark, a muon, an d a τ lepton in proton-proton collisions at √s = 13 TeV See

A search for charged-lepton flavour violation (CLFV) in top quark (t) production and decay is presented. The search uses proton-proton collision data corresponding to 138 fb collected with the CMS experiment at √s = 13 TeV. The signal consists of the production of a single...

Mandated joint audits: are two auditors better than one? See

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the United Kingdom called for the nation’s largest accounting firms to conduct mandatory joint audits of FTSE 350 companies to enhance audit competition, reduce market concentration, and improve audit quality. Using a large sample of Europe...

Analysis of backhaul networks for developing countries to support next generation communication systems See

In its most basic form, the target of fifth generation (5G) is to provide reliable and continued connectivity for the user despite obstacles and challenges. These obstacles and challenges vary depending on the scenario, whether it’s an urban or rural area in developed or devel...

Towards nature-positive engineering: nature-based solutions in attenuating coastal hydrometeorological hazards See

Coastal and deltaic regions are highly vulnerable to hydrometeorological hazards such as storms, flooding, and extreme temperatures—risks that are intensifying under climate change. While hard engineering structures (e.g., levees, seawalls) remain widely used, they can be costly, ecologically disruptive,&#...

A study to investigate the compressive strength and flow of alkali activated slag mortar using two curing regimes See

This research investigates the potential for producing more environmentally friendly mortars by replacing cement with Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS). The study examines the influence of key factors on the properties of GGBS-based mortar activated using sodium silicate (SS) and s...

A parametric evaluation of rooftop photovoltaic utilization and yield density considering urban morphology effects See

Urban morphology plays a critical role in shaping the energy utilization potential of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems, with key factors including building height, available roof area, as well as obstruction angles and orientation influencing shading patterns and solar exposure. Previous researc...