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Musicians’ pursuit of expertise-related goals is characterised by strategic regulation of functional and counterproductive affect
Authors: Breaden Madden Gerard , Herff Steffen A. , Beveridge Scott , Jabusch Hans-Christian 
Published: September 2024

BackgroundEmotion regulation is an important part of effective goal pursuit. Functional accounts of emotion regulation suggest that the attainment of challenging goals may be supported by regulating emotions which promote utilitarian over hedonic outcomes. When pursuing the challenging, long-term goal of acquiring expert musical skills and knowledge, musicians may wish to prioritise whichever emotions are most conducive to attaining this goal, even if those emotions are not necessarily positive.MethodsVia an online questionnaire, musicians (N = 421) answered questions concerning their musical experience and their expertise-related practice goals. They also reported how strongly they experienced different emotions during practice, and how strongly they desired to either increase or decrease the intensity of those same emotions. Data were analysed using inferential frequentist statistics and Bayesian mixed effects models. Evidence ratios (ER) &gt; 19 were considered strong evidence in favour of an effect.ResultsOur analysis showed that musicians experienced and desired strong levels of positive emotions in their practice. In addition, they reported greater desire to intensify positive compared to negative emotions [paired t (420) = 58.13, p &lt; 0.001]. Our Bayesian mixed effects model provided strong evidence that greater desire to intensify anger increased the probability that an observation derived from a musician with stronger expertise-related goals [Est = 0.70; Odds (Est &gt; 0) &gt; 9,999]. In addition to anger, higher levels of expertise-related goals were increasingly predicted by less strong desire to intensify guilt and gloom and greater desire to reduce downheartedness (all ER &gt; 19).DiscussionOverall, musicians had a strong, general desire to intensify positive emotions during their musical practice. However, musicians with higher levels of expertise-related goals increasingly indicated a nuanced approach regarding how they desired to regulate certain negative emotions. Findings suggest that musicians engage in selective and sophisticated emotion regulation behaviour that aligns with their long-term commitment to develop musical expertise. They may prioritise emotions which may be functionally beneficial, whilst avoiding emotions which may be counterproductive or undermine efforts. Findings from this study contribute to our understanding of expertise-related, domain-specific emotion regulation behaviour and may inform the design of prioritised musical practice strategies.
Brain topology underlying executive functions across the lifespan: focus on the default mode network
Authors: Menardi A. , Spoa M. , Vallesi A. 
Published: September 2024

IntroductionWhile traditional neuroimaging approaches to the study of executive functions (EFs) have typically employed task-evoked paradigms, resting state studies are gaining popularity as a tool for investigating inter-individual variability in the functional connectome and its relationship to cognitive performance outside of the scanner.MethodUsing resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging data from the Human Connectome Project Lifespan database, the present study capitalized on graph theory to chart cross-sectional variations in the intrinsic functional organization of the frontoparietal (FPN) and the default mode (DMN) networks in 500 healthy individuals (from 10 to 100 years of age), to investigate the neural underpinnings of EFs across the lifespan.ResultsTopological properties of both the FPN and DMN were associated with EF performance but not with a control task of picture naming, providing specificity in support for a tight link between neuro-functional and cognitive-behavioral efficiency within the EF domain. The topological organization of the DMN, however, appeared more sensitive to age-related changes relative to that of the FPN.DiscussionThe DMN matures earlier in life than the FPN and it ıs more susceptible to neurodegenerative changes. Because its activity is stronger in conditions of resting state, the DMN might be easier to measure in noncompliant populations and in those at the extremes of the life-span curve, namely very young or elder participants. Here, we argue that the study of its functional architecture in relation to higher order cognition across the lifespan might, thus, be of greater interest compared with what has been traditionally thought.
Does hope mediate the relationship between parent’s resolution of their child’s autism diagnosis and parental stress
Authors: Naicker Vrinda V. , Hedley Darren , Bury Simon M. 
Published: September 2024

IntroductionResolution of a child’s diagnosis, the process of accepting and adjusting to the reality of a child’s significant diagnosis, has been often associated with decreased parental stress. Hope, a potential buffer against psychological distress, has been suggested as a potential explanation for this relationship. However, the mediating role of hope in the relationship between resolution of diagnosis and parental stress has not been explored.MethodsThis study aimed to examine whether four types of hope (child, parental, societal, denial of diagnosis) mediated the relationship between resolution to an autism diagnosis and reduced parental stress. Participants included 73 parents (Mage = 43.22, SD = 7.69, female 97.3%) of autistic children (Mage = 11.15, SD = 4.56, male = 67.1%).ResultsResolution to diagnosis was negatively and significantly correlated with resolution to diagnosis, as well as child, parental and societal hope. These three hopes were also significantly and negatively correlated with parental stress. Importantly, when controlling for level of support and autism awareness, parental hope mediated the relationship between resolution to diagnosis and parental stress. Denial of diagnosis was not correlated with resolution or parental stress but did have significant but weak associate with the other hopes.DiscussionThese findings suggest that hope based on parent’s abilities to support their child and be supported themselves play an important role in parental stress once parents are more resolved to their child’s diagnosis. Supporting parents to manage factors associated with supporting their child’s needs, may benefit parents of autistic children.
Association between persistent musculoskeletal pain and incident sarcopenia in China: the mediating effect of depressive symptoms
Authors: Zhou Shengliang , Liu Yuan , Zhang Yan , Luo Naijia , Chen Quan , Ge Meiling , Shen Bin 
Published: September 2024

ObjectiveTo evaluate the association between musculoskeletal pain and incident sarcopenia and further explore the mediating effect of depressive symptoms among middle-aged and older Chinese adults.MethodsUsing the data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study 2011 and 2015, we included 12,788 participants in the cross-sectional analysis and 8,322 for the longitudinal analysis. Musculoskeletal pains located in the neck, back, waist, shoulder, arm, wrist, leg, knee, and ankle were self-reported at baseline and follow-up. The diagnosis criteria of sarcopenia was based on the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia 2019. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to evaluate the association between musculoskeletal pain, and the Karlson–Holm–Breen (KHB) method was used to explore the mediating effect of depressive symptoms.ResultsOver the 4-year follow-up, 445 participants were identified with incident sarcopenia. In the longitudinal analysis, participants with baseline musculoskeletal pain (adjusted odds ratio (OR): 1.37, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.07–1.76), persistent musculoskeletal pain (OR:1.68, 95%CI: 1.28–2.24), and persistent waist pain (OR:1.46, 95%CI: 1.04–2.03) were significantly associated with increased the risk of incident sarcopenia. Furthermore, depressive symptoms were found to partially mediate the association between musculoskeletal pain and incident sarcopenia.ConclusionPersistent musculoskeletal pain, especially in waist area, was positively associated with a higher risk of sarcopenia among the middle-aged and older Chinese. Depressive symptoms played a partial mediating role in this association.
The efficiency evaluation of traditional Chinese medicine hospitals by data envelopment analysis in Zhengzhou, China
Authors: Wang Jingjing , Lv Hui , Jiang Hui , Ren Wenjie 
Published: September 2024

AimThis study aimed to evaluate the operational efficiency of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) hospitals in China.MethodsPearson’s analysis was used to test the correlation between the input and output variables. Data envelopment analysis (DEA) was utilized to analyze the input and output variables of 16 TCM hospitals, and each hospital efficiency score was computed by Deap 2.1, assuming variable return to scale (VRS), which is an input-oriented model. t tests were conducted to confirm the significant difference of efficiency scores at the hospital level and by hospital type, and ANOVA was used to test for significant differences in efficiency scores according to hospitals’ size.ResultsThe correlation coefficient of the input and output indicators was between 0.613 and 0.956 (p &lt; 0.05). The difference in number of doctors (ND) and numbers of pharmacists (NP) were statistically significant (p &lt; 0.05) at the hospital level. The mean efficiency scores for technical efficiency (TE), pure technical efficiency (PTE), and scale efficiency (SE) in secondary TCM hospitals were 0.766, 0.919, and 0.838, respectively. Additionally, the lowest TE, PTE, and SE were 0.380, 0.426, and 0.380, respectively. Eight TCM hospitals in this study were DEA efficient, with an efficiency score of 1. There were no statistically significant differences in TE, PTE, and SE among hospital levels, hospital types or hospital sizes groups (p &gt; 0.05).ConclusionThis study revealed that tertiary TCM hospitals had a greater level of efficiency than secondary TCM hospitals. In our study, 50% of TCM hospitals had inefficient management. Therefore, to activate the new development power of TCM hospitals, it is necessary to reform and improve the management system and mechanism of TCM hospitals, optimize the development environment of TCM hospitals and formulate development plans and measures based on local conditions.
Quality assessment of heatstroke videos on TikTok
Authors: Qiu Jun , Zhou You-Lian 
Published: September 2024

BackgroundThe prevalence of heatstroke is rising due to global warming, making it a serious but preventable condition, highlighting the urgent need for effective dissemination of relevant health education to the general public. Advances in technology have made accessing health information more convenient and rapid. In recent years, short videos have become a primary medium for delivering health education, with TikTok gaining considerable popularity among the general public. However, the quality of heatstroke-related health education content on TikTok deserves closer scrutiny.ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the quality and content of heatstroke-related videos available on TikTok.MethodsThe present study analyzed the top 100 heatstroke-related short videos on TikTok, focusing on their characteristics, quality, and the content they conveyed. The quality of these videos was assessed using the DISCERN instrument. In addition, the completeness of the videos was assessed by examining six key aspects: disease definition, clinical manifestations, risk factors, assessment, management, and outcomes.ResultsThe study included a total of 90 videos. The results showed that news organizations and healthcare professionals were the primary contributors to these videos, with those from news organizations receiving the most attention. In contrast, those from healthcare professionals received comparatively less engagement. Overall, the quality of the information was found to be moderately low, with the highest quality videos posted by non-profit organizations, followed by those posted by healthcare professionals. The majority of videos uploaded described the disease definition, clinical presentation, risk factors, assessment, management, and outcomes of heatstroke.ConclusionThe quality of information provided in heatstroke-related short videos on TikTok is generally inadequate and requires significant improvement. In addition, such content should be subject to government review to ensure its accuracy and reliability.
Presence of Heavy Metals in Irrigation Water, Soils, Fruits, and Vegetables: Health Risk Assessment in Peri-Urban Boumerdes City, Algeria
Authors: Aksouh Mohamed Younes , Boudieb Naima , Benosmane Nadjib , Moussaoui Yacine , Michalski Rajmund , Klyta Justyna , Kończyk Joanna 
Published: September 2024

This study investigates heavy metal contamination in soils, irrigation water, and agricultural produce (fruits: Vitis vinifera (grape), Cucumis melo var. saccharimus (melon), and Citrullus vulgaris. Schrade (watermelon); vegetables: Lycopersicum esculentum L. (tomato), Cucurbita pepo (zucchini), Daucus carota (carrot), Lactuca sativa (lettuce), Convolvulus Batatas (potato), and Capsicum annuum L. (green pepper)) in the Boumerdes region of Algeria. The concentrations of seven heavy metals (cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn)) in soil and food samples were analyzed using atomic absorption spectrometry. Health risks associated with these metals were evaluated through the estimated daily intake (EDI), non-carcinogenic risks (using target hazard quotient (THQ), total target hazard quotient (TTHQ), and hazard index (HI)), and carcinogenic risks (cancer risk factor (CR)). Statistical analyses, including cluster analysis (CA) and Pearson correlation, were conducted to interpret the data. The results revealed the highest metal transfer as follows: Cd was most significantly transferred to tomatoes and watermelons; Cr to carrots; Cu to tomatoes; and Fe, Ni, Pb, and Zn to lettuce. Among fruits, the highest EDI values were for Zn (2.54·10−3 mg/day) and Cu (1.17·10−3 mg/day), with melons showing the highest Zn levels. For vegetables, the highest EDI values were for Fe (1.68·10−2 mg/day) and Zn (8.37·10−3 mg/day), with potatoes showing the highest Fe levels. Although all heavy metal concentrations were within the World Health Organization’s permissible limits, the HI and TTHQ values indicated potential health risks, particularly from vegetable consumption. These findings suggest the need for ongoing monitoring to ensure food safety and mitigate health risks associated with heavy metal contamination.
Analysis of Posidonia oceanica’s Stress Factors in the Marine Environment of Tremiti Islands, Italy
Authors: Fattobene Martina , Santoni Elisa , Russo Raffaele Emanuele , Zamponi Silvia , Conti Paolo , Sorci Adelmo , Awais Muhammad , Liu Fuyong , Berrettoni Mario 
Published: September 2024

Posidonia oceanica significantly contributes to the health of oceans and coastal areas; however, its progressive decline is becoming an increasing source of concern. The present preliminary study aims to assess the chemical parameters that describe the state of preservation of the aforementioned plant meadows located in the Tremiti Islands archipelago. To better understand the plants’ response to external factors, the emission of biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) was investigated using Posidonia oceanica as a biological indicator. Subsequently, the heavy metal concentrations (Ag, Al, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Sb, Se, Sn, Ti, Tl, V, Zn) in sediments, leaves, and seawater were determined and pollution indicators were calculated to assess the deviation from the natural background levels of sediments. The dimethyl sulfoniopropionate (DMSP) to dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) ratio was calculated to evaluate the oxidative stress levels in the meadows because the DMSP naturally present in Posidonia oceanica is oxidized to DMSO and decreases the ratio of DMSP/DMSO. BVOC analysis revealed dimethyl sulphide (DMS) as the most abundant molecule. Morphological features led to variations in metal concentrations across sampling sites, with sheltered bays displaying a higher metal content. Degradation is indicated by a greater DMSO content in the outer leaves. In accordance with the metal content, the bioindicator ratio confirms greater degradation on the south side, which aligns with increased oxidative stress.
The role of tourism in the promotion of traditional products and the development of the economy
Authors: Mustafa Safia , Fidjah Abdelkader , Mebitil Nawal , Abdedaim Karima 
Published: September 2024

Tourism is one of the most important economic sectors. And contribute significantly to the Gross domestic product (GDP). Its revenues are estimated at 9.9 trillion USD for the year 2024.The development of domestic tourism increases social stability and well-being. Therefore, governments are working to expand and strengthen this sector. Traditional industries are the backbone of tourism in rural areas. Despite the economic challenges. Traditional industries use both natural and human resources. to introduce the tourist to the character of the region and its traditions. This study aims to link tourism and the promotion of traditional products. The research includes a presentation of a traditional product represented by traditional utensils made of fiber and palm fronds. And plastic strips. This product is made in the AOULEF region of southern Algeria. These products are promoted at national and international tourist exhibitions. This results in an increase in the income of the two characters. The study includes how to manufacture and the materials used. In addition to the material and environmental benefits of these products.Which consists of the recycling of plastics in the field of traditional industries. The results of the study enable us to understand the relationship between tourism and traditional products. Exploring the economic returns of traditional industries.
Anticipating Change and Development With Systematic Build-up of Critical Knowledge Assets: Blueprint for a Knowledge Roadmapping Framework
Authors: Saukkonen Juha , Mihklina Anastasiia , Nieminen Sanna 
Published: September 2024

Organizations of today act in a volatile operating environment that 1) implies challenges for firms in adapting to the new conditions but also 2) creates opportunities that new areas of knowledge and technology offer. To succeed, companies need to embark on the journey of visionary and strategic management also concerning knowledge management (KM). They also need to simultaneously link the change and development to make a continuum with the current offerings and operations. Technology Roadmapping (TRM) by e.g., Robert Phaal et al. (2004) has been introduced as a solution to describe the process of understanding and combining what is needed (external and internal business drivers) and what is possible (technologies available). In their meta-analysis of the knowledge roadmapping literature Letaba et al. (2015) conclude that technology roadmaps have supported the process of operationalizing strategies by mapping details of future R&D programs, technology and manufacturing capability development . However, technologies per se do not offer a competitive advantage if they are not paired with knowledge of how (and when and where) to use the technology and how to resource the build-up of the knowledge that will be relevant for the future. Competence mapping is a common tool that links jobs and skill needs to succeed in them. Competence maps act as inventories that sum up the knowledge possessions of departments and individuals in the organization. These mappings are however cross-sectional – focusing on current needs vs. current knowledge possessions – and do not link seamlessly to the overall vision and strategy of the organization. This conceptual paper introduces aims at creation of a blueprint for a new framework and process for Knowledge Roadmapping by integrating the findings of earlier research across the fields of technology, competence and knowledge mapping. The framework is built on Technology Roadmapping structure by Phaal et al. (ibid)., adding to it the layers of Critical Knowledge Assets (CKA) and Business Process Excellence (BPEx). E.g., new CKAs such as “data-drivenness” and “resource wisdom” directly affect the Product and Service offerings (PSOs) of a firm but also the effectiveness of the firm´s business processes and technologies that an organization can deploy. The framework is built by synthesizing the findings of extant literature on technology, competence, and knowledge roadmapping. The theoretical contributions of the paper add to the knowledge pool of the nascent area of knowledge roadmapping and practical contributions serve organizations by offering a planning tool that ties KM to their overall strategic foresight.
Knowledge Management in Social Organizations During a Humanitarian Crisis
Authors: Zontek Zbigniew , Lipianin-Zontek Ewa 
Published: September 2024

This paper presents an overview of issues related to the role of knowledge management in social organizations. Chosen aspects of knowledge management theory in voluntary not-for-profit groups, operating during a humanitarian crisis, are here addressed. The paper aims to demonstrate the determinants of knowledge management, using as an example, events at the Poland/Ukraine border - in the period 2022-2023. The additional aim is to show how to identify common processes underlying knowledge management, and how it was acquired, managed and transferred, in disparate organizations. The authors of this paper took part in the humanitarian action in the first few weeks of the conflict - both independently and in co-operation with non-governmental organizations. This allowed for the collection of extensive material during the first stage of the research, and creation of a database of NGO’s, used for the second stage of the research. During preparations for the survey a hypothesis was established: When sudden emergencies arise, a variety of information and knowledge is collected, dispersed, widely shared, and belongs to many different organizations. Therefore, a coherent information system is needed for the dissemination and sharing of knowledge for effective assistance to people affected by the crisis. The methodology of participatory observation and surveys was used for the research. It was found that knowledge was transferred in and out of the organizations, and expertise from earlier experiences was also applied and transferred, thus becoming explicit. Managerial skills and methods were applied in new organizational contexts. Knowledge acquisition, transfer and sharing were clearly identifiable across in a wide spectrum of research, as was organizational learning and the subsequent usage of it. Knowledge management in a crisis situation encompasses all activities aimed at improving preparatory and executive actions. One of the key elements of knowledge management, which determines its success, is effective acquisition, information handling and delivery to the relevant organizations involved. This is essential for the response of individual organisations, whether at the level of local government or national non-profit organizations.