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Towards a better understanding of sustainability gaps in retail organizations 

ABSTRACT Retailers have been identified as important actors in driving sustainable change, due to their vital role in connecting production and consumption. In this paper, we explore what retailers do to enable consumers to act more sustainable. Whereas there is ample research focusing either on sustainability on the production and sourcing side or on sustainable consumer behaviors, we bridge the two by focusing specifically on consumer-facing sustainability work in grocery retail organizations. Through workshops, interviews, and secondary data, we find a clear ambition among retailers to help consumers behave sustainably. However, our findings also point to several barriers to sustainability work within the organization. The paper concludes by outlining a model of different sustainability ambition-action gaps within retail organizations and possible solutions for closing them.
Prostate MRI and PSMA-PET in the Primary Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer

Over the last years, prostate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has gained a key role in the primary diagnosis of clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa). While a negative MRI can avoid unnecessary prostate biopsies and the overdiagnosis of indolent cancers, a positive examination triggers biopsy samples targeted to suspicious imaging findings, thus increasing the diagnosis of csPCa with a sensitivity and negative predictive value of around 90%. The limitations of MRI, including suboptimal positive predictive values, are fueling debate on how to stratify biopsy decisions and management based on patient risk and how to correctly estimate it with clinical and/or imaging findings. In this setting, “next-generation imaging” imaging based on radiolabeled Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA)-Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is expanding its indications both in the setting of primary staging (intermediate-to-high risk patients) and primary diagnosis (e.g., increasing the sensitivity of MRI or acting as a problem-solving tool for indeterminate MRI cases). This review summarizes the current main evidence on the role of prostate MRI and PSMA-PET as tools for the primary diagnosis of csPCa, and the different possible interaction pathways in this setting.
Carbon Management in Tourism: Mitigating the Impacts on Climate Change

carbon management in tourism mitigating the impacts on carbon management in tourism is the first book devoted to carbon emission reductions and to showcase a wide range of practical mitigation measures this book provides a comprehensive overview by combining theory and practice of climate change mitigation in global tourism addressing various levels of scale such as global national and regional tourism systems as well as individual tourism businesses, carbon management in tourism mitigating the impacts on climate change is one of the single most important global environmental issues facing the world today and is emerging as a major topic in tourism studies tourism is one of the world s largest industries it both contributes to and will be notably affected by climate change, carbon management in tourism mitigating the impacts on this item carbon management in tourism mitigating the impacts on climate change routledge international series in tourism business and management set up a giveaway there s a problem loading this menu right now, carbon management in tourism mitigating the impacts on carbon management in tourism is the first book devoted to carbon emission reductions and to showcase a wide range of practical mitigation measures this book provides a comprehensive overview by combining theory and practice of climate change mitigation in global tourism addressing various levels of scale such as global national and regional tourism systems as well as individual tourism businesses, carbon management in tourism mitigating the impacts on carbon management in tourism mitigating the impacts on climate change g ssling stefan lu 2010 in routledge international series in tourism business and management mark, carbon management in tourism mitigating the impacts on carbon management in tourism mitigating the impacts on climate change s g ssling routledge 2011 345 pp price 29 99 hbk isbn 978 0 415 56632 2 pbk, carbon management in tourism mitigating the impacts on get this from a library carbon management in tourism mitigating the impacts on climate change stefan g ssling climate change is one of the single most important global environmental issues facing the world today and is emerging as a major topic in tourism studies this book is devoted to carbon emission, carbon management in tourism mitigating the impacts on carbon management in tourism mitigating the impacts on climate change routledge international series in tourism business and management ingl s tapa blanda 1 dic 2010 de gossling stefan autor, carbon management in tourism mitigating the impacts on carbon management in tourism mitigating the impacts on climate change routledge international series in tourism business and management english edition 1st edition format kindle, carbon management in tourism mitigating the impacts on request pdf on jan 1 2010 stefan g ssling and others published carbon management in tourism mitigating the impacts on climate change
Incorporating inflammatory biomarkers into a prognostic risk score in patients with non-ischemic heart failure: a machine learning approach

Objectives Inflammation is involved in the mechanisms of non-ischemic heart failure (NIHF). We aimed to investigate the prognostic value of 21 inflammatory biomarkers and construct a biomarker risk score to improve risk prediction for patients with NIHF. Methods Patients diagnosed with NIHF without infection during hospitalization were included. The primary outcome was defined as all-cause mortality and heart transplantations. We used elastic net Cox regression with cross-validation to select inflammatory biomarkers and construct the best biomarker risk score model. Discrimination, calibration, and reclassification were evaluated to assess the predictive value of the biomarker risk score. Results Of 1,250 patients included (median age, 53 years, 31.9% women), 436 patients (34.9%) experienced the primary outcome during a median of 2.8 years of follow-up. The final biomarker risk score included high-sensitivity C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio (CAR) and red blood cell distribution width-standard deviation (RDW-SD), both of which were 100% selected in 1,000 times cross-validation folds. Incorporating the biomarker risk score into the best basic model improved the discrimination (ΔC-index = 0.012, 95% CI 0.003–0.018) and reclassification (IDI, 2.3%, 95% CI 0.7%–4.9%; NRI, 17.3% 95% CI 6.4%–32.3%) in risk identification. In the cross-validation sets, the mean time-dependent AUC ranged from 0.670 to 0.724 for the biomarker risk score and 0.705 to 0.804 for the basic model with a biomarker risk score, from 1 to 8 years. In multivariable Cox regression, the biomarker risk score was independently associated with the outcome in patients with NIHF (HR 1.76, 95% CI 1.49–2.08, p < 0.001, per 1 score increase). Conclusions An inflammatory biomarker-derived risk score significantly improved prognosis prediction and risk stratification, providing potential individualized therapeutic targets for NIHF patients.
A protected flow breaks the drought for golden perch (Macquaria ambigua) spawning along an extensive semi‐arid river system

Freshwater ecosystems are under extreme stress due to anthropogenic influences including changing climate, river regulation and water abstraction. Improving our understanding of the hydrological determinants of key life‐history processes of fish, as well as the spatial scales over which these processes occur, is fundamental to inform effective recovery actions. We monitored the spawning response of native fish to a drought‐breaking long‐distance flow pulse that was protected from extraction by a legal intervention order in Australia's northern Murray–Darling Basin. Sampling sites were distributed across >1600 km of the Barwon–Darling River and three of its major tributaries. Larvae of the pelagophilic golden perch (Macquaria ambigua) were captured at all sites, with the size and age distribution indicative of both mainstem and tributary spawning. A mismatch between estimated hatch dates and river discharge at some locations suggested substantial flow‐assisted dispersal from upstream spawning sites, although this was site‐specific and more prevalent at downstream locations. Early life growth rates were the highest at tributary sites compared with mainstem sites, and within mainstem sites, golden perch grew faster in upper reaches compared with lower reaches. The present study provides insight into the environmental benefit of a post‐drought protected flow event whereby connected lotic habitats promoted fish spawning and dispersal over a large spatial scale. Protection of future flow events should occur to support the conservation of golden perch and other pelagophil species, particularly following future drought periods which are forecast to become more intense and frequent.
Kraniometrische Variabilität der Wildkatze ( Felis silvestris Schreber, 1777) im Harzgebiet im Vergleich zu anderen Populationen

Stefen, C. , Heidecke, D. : Craniometric variability of European wildcats ( Felis silvestris Schreber, 1777) in the Harz Mountains and comparison to other populations. - Hercynia N.F. 44: 253 – 285. The craniometric variability of wildcats from the Harz Mountains in Germany is described for the first time on the basis of a sample from the zoological collection at the University Halle-Wittenberg. 59 linear measurements, 8 parameters derived from them, the body measurements, and 12 qualitative characters were used. Differences to domestic cats from Eastern Germany are given and discussed in comparison to differences between wildcats and domestic cats in the Carpathians. The wildcats and domestic cats studied here differ significantly in 36 cranial measurements, 7 of the derived parameters, and four body measurements. The wildcats are larger than the domestic cats. In the present study the coefficient of difference is ≥ 1.0 for cranial volume, cranial index, intestine length, intestine index, length of M1, length of P3 and distance between foramen ovale and foramen lacerum. The variables width of nasal, height and width of nasal cavity, cranial height, width across maxillar bone at canines, distance between upper canines, rostrum breadth, distance of anterior rim of lateral depression of palatine to anterior rim of bulla, length of bulla, width of P4 and length of P2-P4 do not differ significantly between wildcats and domestic cats. The data from the wildcats in the Harz are very similar to comparable data from the literature for wildcats from Thuringia and also to those from the Carpathians. Wildcats from the Carpathians, however, show larger ranges and a higher variability in several variables. Especially the higher values for cranial volumes are difficult to explain. The wildcats from the Carpathians could be slightly larger or show slightly different proportions in the skull, but the little comparable data do not allow reasoning in this direction. It is possible that the sample from the Harz does not include enough very old specimens, which might shift the ranges to higher values for some variables. But this is not enough to explain the large difference in cranial volume. Thus due to the isolation of the Harz wildcat population interbreeding with domestic cats and introgression of domestic cat characters have to be considered. The sexual dimorphism of wildcats and domestic cats is well supported. Key words: skull morphology, linear measurements, qualitative characters, domestic cats, sexual dimorphism, discriminate analysis, Carpathians
Summary of hydrogeologic controls on ground-water flow at the Nevada Test Site, Nye County, Nevada

The underground testing of nuclear devices has generated substantial volumes of radioactive and other chemical contaminants below ground at the Nevada Test Site (NTS). Many of the more radioactive contaminants are highly toxic and are known to persist in the environment for thousands of years. In response to concerns about potential health hazards, the US Department of Energy, under its Environmental Restoration Program, has made NTS the subject of a long-term investigation. Efforts will assess whether byproducts of underground testing pose a potential hazard to the health and safety of the public and, if necessary, will evaluate and implement steps to remediate any of the identified dangers. Ground-water flow is the primary mechanism by which contaminants can be transported significant distances away from the initial point of injection. Flow paths between contaminant sources and potential receptors are separated by remote areas that span tens of miles. The diversity and structural complexity of the rocks along these flow paths complicates the hydrology of the region. Although the hydrology has been studied in some detail, much still remains uncertain about flow rates and directions through the fractured-rock aquifers that transmit water great distances across this arid region. Unique to the hydrology of NTS are the effects of underground testing, which severely alter local rock characteristics and affect hydrologic conditions throughout the region. This report summarizes what is known and inferred about ground-water flow throughout the NTS region. The report identifies and updates what is known about some of the major controls on ground-water flow, highlights some of the uncertainties in the current understanding, and prioritizes some of the technical needs as related to the Environmental Restoration Program. 113 refs.
Yearly body size distribution in the terrestrial snail Succinea costaricana (Stylommatophora: Succineidae)

The study of neotropical snails has gained importance in recent years because some species, like Succinea costaricana, have become quarantenary or agricultural pests. We studied the yearly body size distribution of this species in an ornamental plant farm at Guapiles, Limon, Costa Rica; S. costaricana originally inhabited the tropical rain forest that was cleared to establish agricultural space in the XIX century. Fixed-time collection was done every other month in randomly selected plants and soil sections. Body size distribution (measured in the shells) indicates a capacity to reproduce year-round with a peak when pluviosity decreases in December. At this time of year the population is dominated by snails under 4 mm in shell length (longest individual: 12.06 mm). However, the yearly rainfall pattern does not correlate with shell length, width or width/length ratio: rainfall alone is not the most important factor affecting population dynamics. Eggs of S. costaricana are covered only with a mucilaginous material that might easily be infected or predated. The reproductive peak in the less humid part of the year may be an advantage if levels of predation or infection are lower. RESUMEN. Estudiamos la distribucion anual del tamano corporal del caracol terrestre Succinea costaricana. Tomamos muestras cada dos meses en un cultivo de plantas ornamentales que cubre lo que antes fue bosque lluvioso tropical en Limon, Costa Rica. La poblacion se reproduce todo el ano, pero hay un aumento cuando disminuyen las lluvias en diciembre, tal vez como respuesta a una disminucion en la presencia de parasitos y depredadores. El patron de lluvia no se correlaciona con longitud, ancho o cociente longitud/ancho en la concha.
Predictors of Testicular Cancer Mortality in Brazil: A 20-Year Ecological Study

Simple Summary The aim of this study is to investigate the factors that influence mortality and survival rates in testicular cancer in Brazil. The researchers examined sociodemographic and risk factors, as well as the influence of diagnostic and treatment procedures on reducing mortality. The study analyzed data from individuals who died of testicular cancer between 2001 and 2020. Results showed a progressive increase in mortality after 2011, particularly among individuals born after 1976 and aged 15 to 40 years. Certain regions, marital statuses, and racial affiliations were associated with higher mortality rates. The use of certain pesticides also affected mortality rates in different regions. Despite high rates of diagnostic procedures, they were not sufficient to reduce mortality. The study highlights the need for targeted interventions and improved treatment strategies to reduce testicular cancer mortality rates in Brazil. Abstract Testicular cancer is common in young men, and early detection and multimodality treatment can lead to successful outcomes. This study aims to identify sociodemographic and risk factors associated with higher testicular cancer mortality and poorer survival rates, while examining the impact of diagnostic and treatment procedures on reducing mortality. The retrospective ecological study analyzed mortality data from testicular cancer in Brazil from 2001 to 2020. Sociodemographic variables such as marital status, age, birth period, year of death (cohort), race, and geographic region were assessed. Risk factors included cryptorchidism and pesticide exposure. Data were subjected to statistical analysis, which revealed an increasing trend in mortality after 2011 among persons born after 1976 in the 15–40 age group. Individuals in the South Region, whites, and singles had higher age-standardized mortality rates (ASMRs), while singles had lower survival rates. The Northeast region had a higher survival rate. Fungicides and insecticides increase ASMR in Brazil. Herbicides increase ASMR in the Northeast and Midwest regions and insecticides increase ASMR in the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest regions. High rates of implementation of diagnostic procedures in the Midwest were not sufficient to reduce ASMR. No treatment procedure was associated with mortality at the national or regional level.
Nutritional Quality and Fatty Acids Composition of Invasive Chinese Mitten Crab from Odra Estuary (Baltic Basin)

The Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) is recognized as an invasive species in Europe but increasing fishing efforts may hold economic benefits and yield positive ecological and nutritional outcomes. The objective of this study was to determine the yield of edible parts and the compositional and nutritional characteristics of this crab, especially as a source of n-3 PUFA. The overall yield of edible parts amounted to 38.09%, with males (27.72%) exhibiting a higher meat content compared to females (25.30%). The gonads displayed the highest protein content (24.12%), while the hepatopancreas (11.67%) showcased the highest fat content. Furthermore, the fatty acid composition varied depending on the distribution within different crab segments and gender and individual size. Notably, the gonad lipids contained the most nutritionally valuable n-3 fatty acids, followed by muscle and hepatopancreas lipids. The determined index of atherogenicity (IA) from 0.2 for gonadal lipids to 0.42 for hepatopancreas lipids, index of thrombogenicity (IT) in the range of 0.10 for gonads to 0.41 for hepatopancreas, and flesh lipid quality (FLQ) from 6.9 for hepatopancreas to 23 for muscle lipids indicate their pro-health properties. The ratio of n-3 to n-6 fatty acids showed Chinese mitten crab as an excellent source of oil that can be used for food fortification and dietary supplement production.
Soluble interleukin-1 receptor type 2 plasma levels in Parkinson’s disease: relationship with cardiac autonomic profile before and after peripheral mechanical somatosensory stimulation

Introduction: Systemic inflammation promotes neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Interleukin-1 receptor type 2 (sIL-1R2) plasma levels increase during inflammation. Data on sIL-1R2 in PD patients and its relationship with PD cardiac autonomic profile are limited, given the possible anti-inflammatory effect of vagal activation. Previously, automated mechanical peripheral somatosensory stimulation (AMPSS) enhanced cardiac vagal modulation. Objectives were to 1) evaluate sIL-1R2 plasma concentrations in PD patients and healthy controls and 2) investigate the correlations between sIL-1R2 and cardiac autonomic indices obtained by spectrum analysis of heart rate variability before and after AMPSS. Methods: sIL-1R2 plasma levels were assessed in 48 PD patients and 50 healthy controls. Electrocardiogram and beat-by-beat arterial pressure were recorded at baseline and after 5 AMPSS sessions in 16 PD patients. Results: PD patients had higher sIL-1R2 levels than controls. In the PD subgroup, an inverse correlation between sIL-1R2 and HFnu was found. There was a negative correlation between changes induced by AMPSS on HFnu and sIL-1R2. Discussion: Higher sIL-1R2 levels in PD patients reflect the inflammatory dysregulation associated with the disease. In PD patients, higher sIL-1R2 was associated with reduced cardiovagal tone. Increased cardiovagal modulation following AMPSS was associated with lower sIL-1R2 levels in Parkinson’s disease patients, suggesting inflammatory state improvement.
Measuring the Effects of Decollectivization on China's Agricultural Growth: A Panel GMM Approach, 1970-1987

The mainstream view that decollectivization significantly contributed to China's agricultural growth has recently been challenged by revisionists, who emphasize the positive effects of the socialist legacy, such as irrigation and mechanization. This study contributes to this debate by explicitly recognizing the endogeneity of institutional changes and uses lagged weather shocks as valid instruments. With improved data on irrigation and mechanization in a provincial-level dataset covering the1970-1987 period, the results of panel GMM estimations reveal that the Household Responsibility System had a significantly positive effect on China's agricultural growth, which is larger than that indicated by OLS estimates.