Texts reveal the subjects of interest in research fields, and the values, beliefs, and practices of researchers. In this study, texts are examined through bibliometric mapping and topic modeling to provide a bird’s eye view of the social dynamics associated with the diffusion of research synthesis methods in the contexts of Social Work and Women’s Studies. Research synthesis texts are especiall...

Despite the increasing investment in sustainable development over the past decade, a systematic review of sustainable construction project financing is lacking. The objectives of this paper are to conduct a systematic review to examine the policies, practices, and research efforts in the area of sustainable construction project financing, and to explore the potential opportunities for the futur...

During the past two decades, a set of systematic comparative case analysis techniques has been developing at a steady pace. During the last few years especially, the main initial technique, qualitative comparative analysis (QCA), has been complemented by other related methods and techniques. The purpose of this article is to critically assess some main recent developments in this field. QCA and...

Background: Leishmaniasis is an infectious disease caused by various species of the Leishmania parasites. An effective vaccine or drug to prevent the infestation or a suitable medication to cure the disease without side effects has not been provided yet.  Objectives: The use of medicinal herbs in the treatment of many diseases, especially parasitic ones, dates back to prehistoric times. This a...

of research interests. My main research interests are mathematical biology, stochastic processes, probability theory, dynamical systems, and scientific computing. A major concern of my research is to apply and develop mathematical theories to model biological problems occurring in molecular biology, developmental biology, and biochemistry. My professional aim is to construct mathematical models...