bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Επικοινωνιακή διαχείριση τουριστικών προορισμών με έμφαση σε περιόδους αστάθειας και κρίσεων
Authors: Καραδημητρίου Χριστίνα-Αθανασία
Published: May 2024

Στον τουρισμό, η επικοινωνιακή διαχείριση ασταθειών και κρίσεων εμπερικλείει εξαιρετικά μεγάλη αβεβαιότητα, λόγω του μεγάλου χρονικού περιορισμού, αλλά και του μικρού ελέγχου, που πηγάζουν από την ευαισθησία του κλάδου σε οποιαδήποτε μεταβολή του εσωτερικού και εξωτερικού περιβάλλοντος (Ritchie et al., 2004). H διδακτορική διατριβή εστιάζει στην επικοινωνιακή διαχείριση τουριστικών προορισμών, και δη στην Αθήνα, ως μητροπολιτικός προορισμός, σε περιόδους αστάθειας και κρίσεων, καλύπτοντας, με αυτόν τον τρόπο, τα βιβλιογραφικά κενά που αφορούν τη συμβολή και την επίπτωση της επικοινωνίας σε μία δυνητική διαχείριση τουριστικής κρίσης, τη συμβολή και τη χρήση νέων τεχνολογιών στην επικοινωνιακή διαχείριση μίας τουριστικής κρίσης και τη διερεύνηση της πολυπλοκότητας στην επικοινωνιακή διαχείριση τουριστικών προορισμών, καθώς και την επακόλουθη διαμόρφωση ενός πλαισίου αντιμετώπισης ενδεχόμενων κρίσεων εντός των. Σκοπός της παρούσας διδακτορικής έρευνας είναι ο σχεδιασμός ενός πλαισίου επικοινωνιακής διαχείρισης κρίσεων, με έμφαση στο αίσθημα της ασφάλειας των τουριστών, ώστε, σε μία πιθανή κρίση, με την οποία θα έρθει αντιμέτωπος ένας προορισμός, να επιτευχθεί, με τον πλέον βέλτιστο τρόπο, η ανάκαμψή του, η διασφάλιση των μελλοντικών τουριστικών ροών του, αλλά και η προστασία της τουριστικής του εικόνας.
Representações sociais da autoproteção profissional e pessoal para enfermeiros no contexto da Covid-19
Authors: Cercilier Patrícia Marcela Constant , Oliveira Denize Cristina de , Stefaisk Renata Lacerda Marques , Domingues Juliana Pereira , Machado Yndira Yta
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: analisar as representações sociais da autoproteção profissional e pessoal dos enfermeiros no contexto da Covid-19. Método: estudo descritivo, com abordagem qualitativa, pautado na Teoria das Representações Sociais, abordagem processual. Participaram 30 enfermeiros que realizaram cuidados de enfermagem a pacientes com Covid-19, no Estado do Rio de Janeiro. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de entrevista semiestruturada entre abril e maio 2021, realizada em plataforma online. O tratamento dos dados foi realizado com a técnica de análise de conteúdo temático-categorial. Resultado: a análise resultou em quatro categorias: Representações sociais e práticas relativas a Covid-19; Representações sociais da autoproteção; Desafios no enfrentamento da Covid-19: autoproteção pessoal e profissional; e Estrutura e fluxo de atendimento e sua relação com a autoproteção profissional. Considerações finais: houve engajamento dos profissionais no uso dos EPI na pandemia, o que aponta uma preocupação quanto à autoproteção na prestação de cuidados à pacientes com a Covid-19.
História da construção de saberes em enfermagem traumato-ortopédica
Authors: Lacerda Alessandra Cabral de , Peres Maria Angélica de Almeida , Carvalho Ana Cristina Silva de , Ferreira Rosa Gomes dos Santos , Santos Tania Cristina Franco , Apebirense Pacita Geovana Gama de Sousa
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: analisar o desenvolvimento da enfermagem traumato-ortopédica a partir da primeira turma de residentes de um hospital especializado. Método: o estudo seguiu a metodologia histórica com abordagem qualitativa. As fontes foram documentos escritos e orais. Resultados: trabalhar em uma instituição especializada foi o ponto de partida para a busca por especialização de enfermeiras atuantes no cuidado traumato-ortopédico, que perceberam o saber/poder adquirido no trabalho assistencial, além da intenção de qualificar a assistência e elevar o hospital a instituto. Estratégias empregadas reúnem a busca por parcerias com instituições universitárias e associativas, além da criação de uma associação própria. Considerações finais: a enfermagem traumato-ortopédica ampliou seu espaço científico ao criar um curso de especialização com uma unidade acadêmica. Foi possível delimitar o poder acadêmico e institucional da enfermagem na instituição de saúde pela formação de enfermeiras especialistas constituindo um grupo de reconhecido pelo saber científico.
Percepções e ações da equipe multiprofissional em saúde sobre a medicina tradicional indígena
Authors: Castro Nádile Juliane Costa de , Simonian Ligia Terezinha Lopes
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: compreender as percepções e as ações de uma equipe multiprofissional em saúde quanto à prática da medicina tradicional indígena em uma Casa de Atenção à Saúde Indígena. Método: estudo qualitativo descritivo, realizado em uma de Casa de Apoio à Saúde Indígena em um município do Pará, que incluiu oito profissionais de uma equipe multiprofissional. A coleta de dados foi realizada no ano de 2018 e estes foram examinados pelo método da análise de conteúdo. Resultados: inserção e prática do cristianismo; ritos e lideranças xamânicas; e postura da equipe de multidisciplinar foram as categorias elencadas, que apontam os entendimentos e atuações da equipe multiprofissional e da organização espacial da Casa de Saúde do município. Considerações finais: há novos costumes e valores entre as etnias, em virtude da aproximação de grupos religiosos, cujas ações foram registradas e apreendidas pela equipe de trabalhadores em saúde.
Prevalência de nascimentos prematuros como desfechos de infecções pela Covid-19 na gestação
Authors: Silva Lidiane Menezes da , Silva Jéssica Aparecida da , Wernet Monika , Contim Divanice , Fonseca Luciana Mara Monti , Ruiz Mariana Torreglosa
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: estimar a prevalência de nascimento prematuro em gestantes infectadas pela Covid-19, comparar índices de prematuridade entre infectadas e não infectadas e elucidar fatores associados à prematuridade. Métodos: coorte retrospectiva, com coleta de dados por inquérito online, de abril a dezembro de 2022, com mulheres que estiveram gestantes durante a pandemia, com acesso à internet, idade superior a 18 anos e que preencheram o primeiro inquérito online. Protocolo de pesquisa aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética. Resultados: primeiro inquérito respondido por 304 gestantes/puérperas, e o segundo por 82 (27%), compondo a amostra final. O índice de prematuridade no primeiro inquérito foi de 7,2% (n=14), já no segundo, 8,5% (n=7). A infecção pela Covid-19 não foi associada à prematuridade. A prematuridade associou-se a baixo peso, à necessidade de internação em centros de terapia intensiva neonatal e internações após o nascimento. Conclusão: a infecção pela Covid-19 não influenciou no aumento de nascimentos prematuros.
Uso da adaptação transcultural nos cursos de pós-graduação em Enfermagem
Authors: Sousa Kayo Henrique Jardel Feitosa , Silva Renata Flavia Abreu da , Gallasch Cristiane Helena , Rebustini Flávio , Christoffel Marialda Moreira , Zeitoune Regina Célia Gollner
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: analisar a produção científica brasileira, na Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, que utilizou o método de adaptação transcultural. Método: estudo documental, com busca realizada na Biblioteca Digital de Teses e Dissertações, que resultou em 140 dissertações e 72 teses para análise, oriundas de Programas de Pós-Graduação da região Sudeste, seguida das regiões Nordeste, Sul e Centro-Oeste, sem representação da região Norte. Resultados: os instrumentos adaptados foram, em sua maioria, procedentes do idioma inglês. Prevaleceram as pesquisas na área/campo Assistencial, destacando-se a linha de pesquisa Processo de Cuidar em Saúde e Enfermagem. Identificou-se descompasso entre o que é produzido na área e o que é recomendado internacionalmente. Conclusão: verificou-se aumento na utilização da adaptação transcultural como método de pesquisa, com persistência das assimetrias acadêmicas regionais e sem consenso sobre o referencial metodológico.
Representações sociais sobre o planejamento reprodutivo entre mulheres em gravidez não planejada
Authors: Sousa Amanda Alcantara de , Oliveira Dayanne Rakelly de , Damasceno Simone Soares , Quirino Glauberto da Silva , Pinto Antonio Germane Alves , Cruz Rachel de Sá Barreto Luna Callou
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: conhecer as representações sociais sobre o planejamento reprodutivo entre mulheres em gravidez não planejada na Estratégia Saúde da Família. Método: estudo qualitativo, orientado pela Teoria das Representações Sociais, realizado com 15 gestantes, entre abril e maio de 2019. Utilizou-se a entrevista semiestruturada. Os dados foram organizados por meio do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo, com auxílio do software DSCsoft©. Protocolo de pesquisa aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa. Resultados: as representações sociais das mulheres em gravidez não planejada evidenciadas pelo Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo foram representadas por oito ideias centrais, a saber: “eu não me preveni, nem ele”, “nós nos prevenimos”, “eu comprava”, “pegava no posto”, “construir uma família”, “ter esse acesso”, “estou por fora” e “eu sei que é disponível”. Conclusão: as representações sociais nos discursos das mulheres em gravidez não planejada estavam pautadas no desconhecimento acerca do planejamento reprodutivo, dos anticoncepcionais disponíveis e seu uso correto.
Supporting families with baby loss
Authors: Knight Kirsty
Published: May 2024

Kirsty Knight, founder of charity 4Louis, discusses the charity's work to support families and train healthcare professionals in the difficult times surrounding baby loss
Digital mentoring on expressing breast milk for working mothers
Authors: Sarimin Dorce Sisfiani , Pasambo Yourisna , Desyani Ni Luh Jayanthi
Published: May 2024

Background/Aims

Working mothers may find it difficult to maintain exclusive breastfeeding; this challenge can be addressed through expressing breast milk. However, barriers to expressing breast milk include perceived insufficient milk supply and a lack of knowledge on pumping, storing and giving breast milk to babies. This study's aim was to identify the effectiveness of expressed breast milk assistance, through the ASIPku mobile application, among working mothers in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Methods

This quasi-experimental study involved 100 participants (intervention: n=50, control: n=50), selected using cluster randomised trials. Questionnaires were used to assess exclusive breastfeeding and use of the app in the intervention group. Chi-squared tests were used for data analysis.

Results

Assistance using mobile applications had a significant effect on exclusive breastfeeding among working mothers in North Sulawesi (P<0.001).

Conclusions

Digital mentoring was effective in improving the rate of exclusive breastfeeding. By providing information on expressing breast milk, these apps can be used to support women and make exclusive breastfeeding more accessible to working mothers.
Delivering care to women with congenital heart disease: the role of clinical nurse specialist
Authors: Habibi Hajar , McDonnell Ella , Tongol Carlo , Johnson Mark , Patel Roshni , Montanaro Claudia , Gatzoulis Michael , Rafiq Isma
Published: May 2024

Congenital heart disease is now the most common reason for women to attend a high-risk joint cardiac–obstetric clinic. With advances in medical care and surgical techniques, most children born with congenital heart disease reach childbearing age and have a good prognosis for long-term survival with a good quality of life. Pregnancy remains a major life event for these women, posing additional risks with the potential for severe morbidity and mortality. The hemodynamic changes induced by pregnancy can unmask undiagnosed congenital heart disease or exacerbate pre-existing conditions. Therefore, specialist care is essential for a successful pregnancy outcome. Women with complex congenital heart disease embarking on pregnancy need the support of a multidisciplinary team, including cardiologists, obstetricians, anaesthetists, midwives and adult congenital heart disease clinical nurse specialists. Clinical nurse specialists in particular play a crucial role in coordinating, supporting, educating and advocating for the mother and fetus through preconception, pregnancy, the puerperium and beyond.
The year of the maggots
Authors: Armstrong Heather
Published: May 2024

The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust now offer their services to small animals as well as working equines. Over the past year, the charity has experienced an influx of cases with severely maggotinfested wounds, something that has never previously been seen in more than 20 years of operations. This brings new challenges to the charity and creates an opportunity for future research with the likelihood of this being an emerging animal and public health concern.
Dental disease is a common issue in companion rabbits
Authors: Davies Gillian
Published: May 2024

There are approximately 1.1 million pet rabbits in the UK. Rabbit teeth continue to grow throughout their lifetime, and dental problems are not uncommon. New research from the Royal Veterinary College has identified that one in seven companion rabbits are experiencing dental disease. There are various risk factors which can contribute to dental disease, but all companion rabbits should have regular dental check-ups to maintain good dental health.
Artificial intelligence in veterinary diagnostics
Authors: Oliver Broome Harriet Ash
Published: May 2024

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly important in veterinary medicine and is likely to play a significant role in how the profession develops in the future. It is already impacting the way veterinarians practice, with several technologies readily available. Its application to the interpretation of diagnostic images, clinicopathological data and histopathology has been demonstrated. It is hoped that these technologies will increase the speed and accuracy of a diagnosis. This article reviews some studies investigating the application of artificial intelligence to the diagnosis of disease in animals and considers future uses and limitations of the technology.
Respostes al turisme en la poesia contemporània del Carib
Authors: Grau Perejoan Maria
Published: May 2024

Aquest article se centra en la poesia contemporània caribenya escrita en anglès que denuncia l’impacte de la indústria turística i proposa alternatives per a la creació de futurs alternatius, de(s)colonials. La poesia analitzada subratlla la naturalesa neocolonial de la indústria que fa palesa la falta de sobirania de la regió. A més, tal com evidencien els poemes, les configuracions mítiques que persisteixen en la definició de les illes com a espais marcats per la segregació i l’aïllament, en realitat, caracteritzen la indústria turística. Per acabar, els versos inclosos denuncien que els ferris, els catamarans i els creuers que permeten que els turistes es puguin desplaçar per la regió posen de manifest la falta de «mobility justice» per als illencs. La impossibilitat de mobilitat interillenca, reservada en gran manera als turistes occidentals, obstaculitza la creació d’un diàleg arquipelàgic i, per tant, d’aliances insulars que permetin explorar de forma col·lectiva turismes alternatius i alternatives al turisme.
Thinking with Pathogens. Review of Posthuman Pathogenesis: Contagion in Literature, Arts, and Media, edited by Başak Ağın & Şafak Horzum
Authors: Jakubowicz-Prokop Zofia
Published: May 2024

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A Matter of Dis/Embodied Non/Relating in Art Psychotherapy Practices
Authors: Havsteen-Franklin Dominik
Published: May 2024

Embodied practices in arts therapies are frequently constructed upon the premise of developmental psychotherapies. This paper problematises some of the key concepts commonly used in arts therapies and explores a new intra-active framework for becoming. Relationality, boundaries and the context of change processes are revisited to investigate modelling an approach that decentres human subjectivity and considers the relevance of embodiment and the environment in relation to therapeutic change. Intersections between art, developmental psychotherapies, arts therapies and aesthetics form the basis of retheorising the dynamic relations of art-therapist-patient.
Editorial
Authors: Rogowska-Stangret Monika
Published: May 2024

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"Beyond the Front, Specificity Is Abandoned": Illustrating Backgrounds in Alison Bechdel's Fun Home
Authors: Abram Olivia
Published: May 2024

Abstract: This essay examines setting and its illustration in Alison Bechdel's Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic as autobiographically representative of its author. This approach inverts the conventional prioritization of subject and foreground as illustrative of the author/self, and instead focuses on the surroundings in which (and on which) they draw themselves.
Portraits, Puppets, Trees: Versions of the Body in John Lyly's Plays
Authors: Murphy Eira
Published: May 2024

Abstract: This essay explores the constitutive role of a set of key objects—portrait, puppet, and tree—in conceiving ideas of the boy actor's body in the plays of John Lyly. Drawing on materialist theory, the essay argues that across Campaspe, The Woman in the Moon, Endymion , and Love's Metamorphosis , these three objects provide a particularly generative point of reference for Lyly's explorations of the relationship between his authorial control, the body of the boy actor, and the material resources of his playhouse. As I read these three moments in which the child actor and prop interact to create an ambiguous, unfixed object-body, I think through how the potentially rebellious nature of Lyly's materialist stage might serve as a catalyst for his meditations on the particular conditions of his own early modern authorship and his acts of authorial creation more broadly.
Research and Industry News
Authors: Cartlidge Edwin , Curtis Susan , Daukantas Patricia , Kim Meeri , Kirkland Alessia , Lanford Hannah , Sender Rachel , Wills Stewart
Published: May 2024

Optical Lagrange points / Compact biometrics / Quantum memory /
Multifocal lenses / Large-format metalens / Industry news
Research and Industry News
Authors: Cartlidge Edwin , Curtis Susan , Daukantas Patricia , Kim Meeri , Kirkland Alessia , Lanford Hannah , Sender Rachel , Wills Stewart
Published: May 2024

Dichroism in amorphous solids / Light-powered pacemaker / Wireless
OLEDs / Wearable sensor detects body movements / Brain imaging with
color and music / Industry news
Accurate Eye-Tracking from Deflectometric Information using Deep Learning
Authors: Choi Jiwon , Wang Jiazhang , Wang Tianfu , Willomitzer Florian
Published: May 2024

We introduce an accurate eye-tracking method that exploits deflectometric information and uses deep learning to reconstruct the gaze direction. We demonstrate real world experiments with evaluated gaze errors below 1°.
Reflection and Refraction of Light
Authors: Yuan Tony
Published: May 2024

Light is an electromagnetic wave, and when light encounters an interface, some of the light is reflected back into the original medium. When light passes from one medium to another, it undergoes refraction and changes direction due to the differences in the media. However, the phenomena of light refraction and reflection are not unique to light; for example, sound waves, mechanical waves, and even macroscopic particles exhibit similar phenomena. This suggests that the underlying physical mechanisms may be the same. The Huygens-Fresnel principle explains the reflection and refraction of light, but it has some limitations in explaining the wave-particle duality of light. Light has become the most important tool for scientific research, widely applied in fields such as astrophysics and atomic structures. Therefore, a deeper study and understanding of the electromagnetic wave properties of light, as well as the phenomena of reflection and refraction, are of great significance for the development of optical technology and applications.
Changes in cell morphology and function induced by the NRAS Q61R mutation in lymphatic endothelial cells
Authors: Yasue Shiho , Ozeki Michio , Nozawa Akifumi , Endo Saori , Ohnishi Hidenori
Published: May 2024

Recently, a low-level somatic mutation in the NRAS gene (c.182 A > G, Q61R) was identified in various specimens from patients with kaposiform lymphangiomatosis. However, it is unknown how these low-frequency mutated cells can affect the characterization and surrounding environment of their lesions. To understand the pathogenesis and association of these gene abnormalities, we established NRASQ61R mutated lymphatic endothelial cells transfected with lentivirus vector and undertook morphological and functional characterization, protein expression profiling, and metabolome analysis. NRASQ61R human dermal lymphatic endothelial cells showed poor tube formation, a low proliferation rate, and high migration ability, with an increase in the ratio of mutated cells. An analysis of signaling pathways showed inactivation of the PIK3/AKT/mTOR pathway and hyperactivation of the RAS/MAPK/ERK pathway, which was improved by MAPK kinase (MEK) inhibitor treatment. This study shows the theoretical circumstances induced in vitro by NRASQ61R-mutated cells in the affected lesions of kaposiform lymphangiomatosis patients.
The role of germline BRCA1 & BRCA2 mutations in familial pancreatic cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Limijadi Edward Kurnia Setiawan , Muniroh Muflihatul , Prajoko Yan Wisnu , Tjandra Kevin Christian , Respati Danendra Rakha Putra
Published: May 2024

Background

Familial Pancreatic Cancer (FPC) presents a notable risk, with 3–10% of pancreatic adenocarcinoma cases having a family history. Studies link FPC to syndromes like HBOC, suggesting BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations play a role. BRCA gene functions in DNA repair impact FPC management, influencing sensitivity to therapies like PARP inhibitors. Identifying mutations not only aids FPC treatment but also reveals broader cancer risks. However, challenges persist in selectively applying genetic testing due to cost constraints. This Systematic Review focuses on BRCA1/BRCA2 significance in FPC, diagnostic criteria, prognostic value, and limitations.

Method

Original articles published from 2013 to January 2023 were sourced from databases such as Scopus, PubMed, ProQuest, and ScienceDirect. Inclusion criteria comprised observational cohort or diagnostic studies related to the role of BRCA1/2 mutation in correlation to familial pancreatic cancer (FPC), while article reviews, narrative reviews, and non-relevant content were excluded. The assessment of bias used ROBINS-I, and the results were organized using PICOS criteria in a Google spreadsheet table. The systematic review adhered to the PRISMA 2020 checklist.

Result

We analyzed 9 diagnostic studies encompassing 1325 families and 4267 patients from Italy, USA, and Poland. Despite the limitation of limited homogenous PICO studies, our findings effectively present evidence. BRCA1/2 demonstrates benefits in detecting first-degree relatives FPC involvement with 2.26–10 times higher risk. These mutation findings also play an important role since with the BRCA1/2 targeted therapy, Poly-ADP Ribose Polymerase inhibitors (PARP) may give better outcomes of FPC treatment. Analysis of BRCA1 and BRCA2 administration’s impact on odds ratio (OR) based on six and five studies respectively. BRCA1 exhibited non-significant effects (OR = 1.26, P = 0.51), while BRCA2 showed significance (OR = 1.68, P = 0.04). No heterogeneity observed, indicating consistent results. Further research on BRCA1 is warranted.

Conclusion

Detecting the BRCA1/2 mutation gene offers numerous advantages, particularly in its correlation with FPC. For diagnostic and prognostic purposes, testing is strongly recommended for first-degree relatives, who face a significantly higher risk (2.26–10 times) of being affected. Additionally, FPC patients with identified BRCA1/2 mutations exhibit a more favorable prognosis compared to the non-mutated population. This is attributed to the availability of targeted BRCA1/2 therapy, which maximizes treatment outcomes.
Enhancing healthcare IoT systems for diabetic patient monitoring: Integration of Harris Hawks and grasshopper optimization algorithms
Authors: Hosseinzadeh Mehdi , Arabi Zohre , Ali Saqib , Min Hong , Malik Mazhar Hussain
Published: May 2024

The integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) in healthcare, especially for people with diabetes, allows for constant health monitoring. This means that doctors can watch over patients’ health more closely, making sure they catch any issues early on. With this technology, healthcare workers can be more accurate and effective when keeping an eye on how patients are doing. This not only helps in keeping track of patients’ health in real-time but also makes the whole process more reliable and efficient.By implementing appropriate routing techniques, the transmission of diabetic patients’ data to medical centers will facilitate real-time and timely responses from healthcare professionals. The grasshopper optimization algorithm is employed in the proposed approach to cluster network nodes, resulting in the formation of a network tree that facilitates the establishment of connections between the cluster head and the base station. After identifying the cluster head and establishing the clusters, the second stage of routing is implemented by employing the Harris Hawks optimization algorithm. This algorithm ensures that the data pertaining to diabetic patients is transmitted to the treatment centers and hospitals with minimal delay. For node routing, the optimal next step is selected based on the parameters such as the residual energy of the node, the ratio of delivered data packages, and the number of the neighbors of the node. To continue, first, the MATLAB software is utilized to simulate the proposed method, and then, it is compared with other similar methods. This comparison is conducted based on various parameters, including delay, energy consumption, network throughput, and network lifespan. Compared to other methods, the proposed method demonstrates a significant 33% improvement in the average point-to-point delay parameter in the subsequent iterations or rounds.
The effect of forward postural lean on running economy, kinematics, and muscle activation
Authors: Carson Nina M. , Aslan Daniel H. , Ortega Justus D.
Published: May 2024

Background

Running economy, commonly defined as the metabolic energy demand for a given submaximal running speed, is strongly associated with distance running performance. It is commonly believed among running coaches and runners that running with increased forward postural lean either from the ankle or waist improves running economy. However, recent biomechanical research suggests using a large forward postural lean during running may impair running economy due to increased demand on the leg muscles.

Purpose

This study tests the effect of altering forward postural lean and lean strategy on running economy, kinematics, and muscle activity.

Methods

16 healthy young adult runners (23±5 years, 8M/8F) ran on a motorized treadmill at 3.58m/s using three postural lean angles [upright, moderate lean (50% of maximal lean angle), and maximal lean] and two strategies (lean from ankle and lean from waist [trunk lean]). Metabolic energy consumption, leg kinematics, and muscle activation data were recorded for all trials.

Results

Regardless of lean strategy, running with an increased forward postural lean (up to 8±2 degrees) increased metabolic cost (worsened economy) by 8% (p < .001), increased hip flexion (p < .001), and increased gluteus maximus (p = .016) and biceps femoris (p = .02) muscle activation during the stance phase. This relation between running economy and postural lean angle was similar between the ankle and trunk lean strategies (p = .743).

Conclusion

Running with a large forward postural lean reduced running economy and increased reliance on less efficient extensor leg muscles. In contrast, running with a more upright or moderate forward postural lean may be more energetically optimal, and lead to improved running performance.
Virtual lab coats: The effects of verified source information on social media post credibility
Authors: Geels Jorrit , Graßl Paul , Schraffenberger Hanna , Tanis Martin , Kleemans Mariska
Published: May 2024

Social media platform’s lack of control over its content made way to the fundamental problem of misinformation. As users struggle with determining the truth, social media platforms should strive to empower users to make more accurate credibility judgements. A good starting point is a more accurate perception of the credibility of the message’s source. Two pre-registered online experiments (N = 525;N = 590) were conducted to investigate how verified source information affects perceptions of Tweets (study 1) and generic social media posts (study 2). In both studies, participants reviewed posts by an unknown author and rated source and message credibility, as well as likelihood of sharing. Posts varied by the information provided about the account holder: (1) none, (2) the popular method of verified source identity, or (3) verified credential of the account holder (e.g., employer, role), a novel approach. The credential was either relevant to the content of the post or not. Study 1 presented the credential as a badge, whereas study 2 included the credential as both a badge and a signature. During an initial intuitive response, the effects of these cues were generally unpredictable. Yet, after explanation how to interpret the different source cues, two prevalent reasoning errors surfaced. First, participants conflated source authenticity and message credibility. Second, messages from sources with a verified credential were perceived as more credible, regardless of whether this credential was context relevant (i.e., virtual lab coat effect). These reasoning errors are particularly concerning in the context of misinformation. In sum, credential verification as tested in this paper seems ineffective in empowering users to make more accurate credibility judgements. Yet, future research could investigate alternative implementations of this promising technology.
Does overreaching from endurance-based training impair sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Murphy Conor , Svansdottir Steinunn Anna , Dupuy Olivier , Louis Julien
Published: May 2024

Background

Overreaching is often linked to a deterioration in sleep quality, yet a comprehensive review is lacking. The aim of this systemic review and meta-analysis was to synthesise the literature and quantify the effect of overreaching from endurance-based training on sleep quality.

Method

The review was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. The final search was conducted in May 2023 using four electronic databases (Web of Science Core Collection, MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Database, SPORTDiscus). Studies were included for a qualitative review, while random-effects meta-analyses were conducted for objective and subjective sleep.

Results and discussion

The search returned 805 articles. Fourteen studies were included in the systematic review; Three and eight articles were eligible for the meta-analyses (objective and subjective, respectively). On average, the overreaching protocols were sixteen days in length (6 to 28 days) and included exercise modalities such as cycling (number of studies [k] = 5), rowing (k = 4), triathlon (k = 3), running (k = 2), and swimming (k = 1). Actigraphy was the only form of objective sleep measurement used across all studies (k = 3), while various instruments were used to capture subjective sleep quality (k = 13). When comparing objective sleep quality following the overreaching intervention to baseline (or a control), there was a significant reduction in sleep efficiency (mean difference = -2.0%; 95% CI -3.2, -0.8%; Glass’ Δ = -0.83; p < 0.01). In contrast, when comparing subjective sleep quality following the overreaching intervention to baseline (or a control), there was no effect on subjective sleep quality (Glass’ Δ = -0.27; 95% CI -0.79, 0.25; p = 0.08). Importantly, none of the included studies were judged to have a low risk of bias. While acknowledging the need for more high-quality studies, it appears that overreaching from endurance-based training can deteriorate objective sleep without influencing the perception of sleep quality.

Protocol registration

This protocol was registered in The International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) on 21st November 2022, with the registration number CRD42022373204.
Revisiting the Landscape Mosaic model
Authors: Vogt Peter , Wickham James , Barredo José Ignacio , Riitters Kurt
Published: May 2024

The landscape mosaic model quantifies and maps the spatial juxtaposition of different land uses. It provides a landscape perspective of anthropic threats posed by agriculture and urban development, and the spatial-temporal shifting of the landscape mosaic indicates landscapes where anthropic intensity has changed. We use the U.S. Geological Survey provided National Land Cover Database (NLCD) for the years 2001 and 2021 to derive the landscape mosaic at five analysis scales. To improve earlier implementations of the model, we introduce the heatmap, a flexible scheme providing more thematic reporting opportunities and allowing for better quantitative summary reporting across analysis scales as well as for temporal trends. The results are exemplified at regional scale for the Atlanta metropolitan area. We use the improved model to investigate the land cover context over time and at different analysis scales and show how custom color tables detail different thematic features of the landscape mosaic, including the degree and change of anthropic intensity. We conclude with a discussion of potential applications in ecology, landscape planning, and restoration to illustrate the benefits of the revised landscape mosaic model. All assessment tools are now available in open-source software packages.
Child-related factors associated with depressive symptoms among mothers of school-going children in urban Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Sultana Sharmin , Muhammad Faisal , Chowdhury A. B. M. Alauddin , Mistry Sabuj Kanti
Published: May 2024

Objective

This study aimed to identify the child-related factors associated with depressive symptoms among mothers of school-going children in Dhaka city of Bangladesh.

Methods

The study followed a cross-sectional design and was conducted between June and December 2019 among mothers of school-going children from Dhaka City, Bangladesh. A multistage sampling technique was adopted, and a total of 324 mothers of school-going children studying in the same school for at least six months were selected. Depressive symptoms of mothers were measured using a 20-item Self-Rating Depression Scale weighted to 100 percent, with 25–49 categorized as no depression and ≥ 50 as having depression. A binary logistic regression model was executed to identify the child-related factors associated with depressive symptoms among mothers. All statistical analyses were performed using the statistical software, Stata (Version 14.0).

Results

More than half of the participants (54.3%) were aged 40 years or above and had up to HSC level education (52.5%). The majority of the participants were homemakers (67.0%), mothers of a girl child (53.1%), and had a family income of 50,000 BDT or more (52.8%). Adjusted analyses revealed that the mother’s depressive symptoms were associated with their child’s frequent complaints of headaches or stomach aches (aOR = 13.19, 95% CI 3.03–57.37), having an injury (aOR = 4.05, 95% CI 1.44–11.41), and unfriendly relationship with mothers (aOR = 21.46, 95% CI 5.04–91.28).

Conclusion

The present study highlighted several child-related factors that are associated with depressive symptoms among mothers that need to be considered while designing any intervention to address depressive symptoms among mothers of school-going children. It is also important to counsel mothers and fathers of the children about the importance of having a sound mother-child relationship while addressing depressive symptoms among mothers.
Jumping up the sanitation ladder in rural Cambodia: The role of remittances and peer-to-peer pressure in adopting high-quality latrines
Authors: Zuin Valentina , Moung Vandy , Juay Rachel , Tribbe Jessica
Published: May 2024

Over the last 50 years, a combination of factors has driven sanitation improvements in rural areas of low-income and emerging economies in Asia. While open defecation remains an important challenge in many countries, Cambodia has rapidly increased rural sanitation coverage in the last 20 years. Using data collected via 92 interviews and seven focus group discussions, this qualitative study analysed the macro-level, community, and individual factors that motivated rural households to invest in high-quality latrines in seven villages in Cambodia that achieved and sustained open defecation free status with at least 85% latrine coverage. Local demand for adoption of high quality latrine was stimulated by a number of factors which include: a) NGO-led interventions that included behaviour change communication, sanitation marketing, and community-led total sanitation, all magnified by the strong support of local leaders at the village and commune levels; b) an increased proportion of rural households engaging in factory work, with access to raising wages, higher disposable incomes, and remittances; and c) subsidies and microcredit. Furthermore, migrants not only transferred financial resources to their home villages, but also transferred a set of ideas, norms, expectations, information, and behaviors back to their communities that reflect the migrants’ new ways of life, and economic possibilities. We provide evidence that new habits among factory workers, and ownership and display of new technologies and consumer commodities as symbols of modern success and social status facilitated high-quality latrine adoption. Peer-to-peer pressure at the village level, and among adult children commuting to factories or visiting their rural hometown ensured widespread adoption.
Javier Cercas y el potencial infinito de la literatura. Intertextualidad y metaficción en El móvil (1987)
Authors: Mendieta Elios
Published: May 2024

En este artículo se estudia la importancia que la literatura tiene en la primera obra publicada por Javier Cercas, El móvil (1987), protagonizada por un escritor obsesionado por construir una novela perfecta, Álvaro, y en cuyo pensamiento se intuyen algunas ideas relevantes que Cercas ha defendido sobre la disciplina artística y el oficio creativo. Esta novela corta es objeto de análisis tanto por los temas que aparecen en la narración –el bloqueo creativo, el juego entre realidad y ficción, la importancia de unos géneros sobre otros o la necesidad de tener en cuenta la tradición– como por la forma en que se despliega su estructura. Por ello, además de los motivos narrativos, se analiza en profundidad la intertextualidad y metaficción del texto, ya que son dos herramientas teóricas decisivas para una mejor comprensión del andamiaje textual de este trabajo propio de la literatura posmoderna. Al acometer este estudio, se entiende que la ópera prima de Cercas, pese a ser escrita cuando apenas tenía 24 años de edad, no se puede desdeñar, ya que en ella se encuentran patrones estilísticos, estéticos y temáticos que son habituales en la producción literaria del hoy reconocido escritor, de ahí que El móvil anticipe y dialogue con la novelística posterior del autor, especialmente en lo referido a la reflexión sobre el oficio literario y sus numerosos enigmas.
Reseña del libro: Elios Mendieta (2023), Memoria y Guerra Civil en la obra de Jorge Semprún
Authors: Deltell Escolar Luis
Published: May 2024

Elios Mendieta, Memoria y Guerra Civil en la obra de Jorge Semprún, Madrid, Guillermo Escolar Editor, 2023, 242 pp. ISBN: 978-84-197-8213-7.
Spatial and Non-linear Dynamics of Environmental Tax, Technology, and Economic Growth on Carbon Dioxide Emissions in OECD Countries
Authors: MALAK Assaf , TAHER Hanady
Published: May 2024

The current study sought to investigate spatial and non-linear dynamics of environmental tax, technology, and economic growth on carbon dioxide emissions in OECD Countries. Guided by STIRPAT as the theoretical framework and using OECD data between 2000 and 2021, the study also used the SAR model to investigate spatial dependence. The STIRPAT model is widely applied in environmental impact assessment to help scholars understand the forces that drive environmental issues. The analysis revealed that only economic growth significantly predicts CO2 emissions among OECD countries. Both ABAT and E.T. did not significantly affect CO2 emissions in the OECD countries. The SAR model revealed the presence of spatial dependence. This means other countries with higher emissions are also likely to have neighbours with higher emissions, and vice versa. This means there are spillover effects, where technology advancements and environmental policies in one country or region could influence emissions in other countries, especially neighbouring countries.
Entrepreneurs’ Innovative Behaviour Response in Rural Tourism Development. A Case Study of Local Service Providers in Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, Northern Vietnam
Authors: TRUONG Thi Hang
Published: May 2024

Tourism industry becomes the spearhead economy in the Vietnamese government's development strategies that compete with regional countries like Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia. Especially tourism in rural areas has been focused on and integrated into regional and national development programs in terms of creating a driving force for socio-economic development, high quality, diversified, and branded tourism products. Innovative efforts are necessary to further promote this industry so as to reap the full benefits and potential of this sector. Creativity and innovative approaches are essential for success.
The objective of this study is to examine the impact of innovation on the effectiveness of entrepreneurs in the tourism industry and propose that strategic and behavioural innovativeness enhances performance of entrepreneurs. Based on semi-structure interviews with 15 local service providers, the existing business challenges facing the service providers were identified and innovation activities that they adopted in responding to the challenges for the development strategies of rural tourism in Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark. This research contributes to the understanding of innovative behaviour of participants and also some practical benefits as responses to their business challenges. However, the sample size of the study is quite small, new avenues for further research is highly recommended.
Cultural Guardianship in Tourism: Indigenous Communities' Quest for Economic Stability and Identity Preservation
Authors: REDDY Kiran , SAILESH Bhaskar
Published: May 2024

Purpose: This research aims to comprehensively analyze the impacts of tourism on indigenous communities, exploring economic, cultural, social, and environmental dimensions. It also seeks to understand indigenous perspectives on tourism development and identify future research directions for more sustainable approaches.
Methodology: The review employs a systematic approach, conducting exhaustive searches across electronic databases and manual searches in relevant literature. Selection criteria prioritize studies focusing on economic, cultural, social, or environmental effects of tourism on indigenous communities. Thematic organization synthesizes key findings from the literature.
Findings: The review highlights tourism's potential benefits for indigenous communities, such as income generation and cultural revitalization, alongside challenges like cultural appropriation and environmental degradation. Indigenous perspectives emphasize cultural preservation and equitable participation in tourism decision-making.
Originality: This study's originality lies in its comprehensive analysis of indigenous tourism impacts, integrating diverse perspectives and guiding future research directions. By synthesizing existing research and amplifying indigenous voices, it contributes to understanding the complex interactions between tourism development, indigenous cultures, and sustainability.
A Systematic Literature Review on Slow Tourism and Its Implications to the Uttarakhand State of India
Authors: BHANDARI Jitender , RANA Vinay , SINGH Shalini
Published: May 2024

This paper explores how slow tourism might promote sustainability in India. Slow tourism is a sustainable travel strategy that prioritizes high-quality travel experiences above quantity and aims to protect the environment, promote local culture, and increase travelers' happiness. This study examines the main ideas, themes, and behaviors related to slow tourism through a thorough literature assessment. It assesses their applicability to India's socio-cultural and ecological contexts. It draws attention to the potential of slow tourism to promote sustainable development through strengthening local economies, protecting the environment, and cultivating an awareness of the natural and cultural history of the region. The report also evaluates the potential and challenges for slow tourism in India and makes recommendations for future study and policy formation. This study highlights slow tourism's potential to advance sustainability in India's tourist industry, using Uttarakhand as a relevant case study.
WIL-fully flipping online
Authors: Willems Julie , Young Karen , Cardilini Adam , Teychenne Simone
Published: May 2024

Work integrated learning (WIL) is becoming an important focus in tertiary education as we attempt to prepare students with graduate attributes that are fit for the real world outside academia. Developing students' employability skills during their course of study is the focus of new purpose-created WIL programs. These may be delivered in face-to-face, blended or fully online modes. When online options are chosen as the mode of teaching, and as an alternative to instructivist approaches where material is provided in passive ways, how can the learning engage the students and provide active and connected learning opportunities? The pedagogical approaches, the chosen learning design and associated assessment tasks, all play a key role. This paper reports on the transformation of twin online WIL units at an Australian university through the adoption of a novel fully online flipped learning approach through a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) lens.
Learners Multitasking (Task Switching) during a Virtual Classroom session
Authors: Trabinger Kerry
Published: May 2024

The use of virtual classrooms (VC) in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector is becoming increasingly popular due to the ability for learners from any location to access education online in real time with a teacher, and to participate in an environment that simulates a face to face classroom. However, a major area of concern that has emerged is the tendency for learners to multitask (task switch) rather than remain attentive and focused on the content being delivered. This paper reports on findings from a study which investigated whether learners are task switching while participating in a VC and whether this affects the teaching and learning that occurs.
Multimodal feedback is not always clearer, more useful or satisfying
Authors: Phillips Michael , Henderson Michael , Ryan Tracii
Published: May 2024

Feedback comments on summative assessment tasks are an importnat part of students' learning experience. Recently, researchers have noted that digitally recorded comments can be beneficial for both students and educators. This paper compares the clarity, usefulness and satisfaction of digitally recorded and text-based feedback comments produced by 14 tutors in a  large Master's level Education unit. A sample of 164 students completed the online survey. Initial analysis of the data reveal mixed results. When secondary variables are accounted for and outliers discounted it is revealed that digitally recorded multimodal feedback processes, in general, can be clearer, more useful and more satisfying. However, it is also clear that using technology such as video is not a silicon bullet to improving feedback. Several potential factors are identified and are discussed in terms of micro- and meso-level contextual conditions that need to be further researched.