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Digitalized Electoral Democracy, Subversive Politics, and Islam
Authors: Bah Abu Bakarr , Arif Sirojuddin 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Increasingly democracy is becoming digitalized through the use of information technologies in the conduct of elections and political campaigns. At the same time, politics is becoming more contentious, and even subversive, as democracy fuses with divisive social issues and identity politics. This article examines the issue of subversive politics in a variety of democracy settings. As the authors show, subversive politics is an issue that is affecting emerging and established democracies. Yet, the effect can be more severe in the former as democratic institutions are still developing. Notably, Muslim-majority countries face major challenges in making democracy work due to subversive politics and the political and ideological conflicts between different Muslim groups. As such, the article niches on the intersection of (digitalized) electoral democracy with subversive politics with a special focus on Indonesia as a Muslim-majority democracy. The authors argue that Indonesia stands as an in-between case in the continuum of subversive politics. They show this by explaining how democracy failed in some Muslim countries, became threatened in consolidated democracies, and survives in Indonesia. The combination of institutional quality and relative independence of religious organizations in politics has been crucial for the way Indonesia deals with subversive politics.
Key Factors for a Successful Technology Transfer Process of Digital Innovation Assets
Authors: de Assunção Breno Silva Beda , Dias Cleidson Nogueira , Dechandt Siegrid Guillaumon 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Technology Transfer (TT) process is complex and influenced by numerous factors. Associated with this context, the recent and growing Digital Transformation has impacted practically all sectors, through disruptive technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G and 6G networks, Industry 4.0, Digital Agriculture, and Artificial Intelligence, among others. Thus, the present study intends to investigate the characteristics of TT processes involving digital solutions generated by Public Research Institutes, seeking to identify the factors that interfere in this process. A literature review was carried out regarding the factors that influence a TT process focused on digital technologies produced by Public Research Institutes, followed by the systematization of the findings and the proposition of a theoretical model. Thus, this study seeks to contribute to the understanding of the critical factors for the TT processes associated with digital innovation.
The Manichaean Story of Adam and Eve
Authors: Dilley Paul C. 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
According to Mani in his Epistula Fundamenti, many stories have been told about Adam and Eve, but only his version is correct and leads to salvation. This article first explores various Jewish and Christian narratives and ideas about the first humans with which Mani likely engaged. It then shows how he radicalized Gnostic accounts to proclaim the fundamental role of violent, demonic sexuality in the creation of Adam and Eve, as a counter-strategy to prevent the release of trapped light, in support of his strongly anti-reproductive ethic. Finally, it analyzes Mani’s story of the first human generations as an implicit critique of Zoroastrian anthropogonic narratives which provided an etiology for next-of-kin marriage. Mani’s dialogue with these different traditions situates him at the Roman-Sasanian frontier, engaging with Jewish and Christian teachings, as well as Iranian ones, and resisting simplistic genealogies, whether heresiological or scholarly. Indeed, Mani functions as an interpreter (hermeneutes) between Mediterranean and Iranian cultures: Manichaean doctrine and practice do not represent a final flowering of Gnosticism, nor a fundamentally Iranian system, but a new movement that weaves Christian, Gnostic, Zoroastrian, and other traditions in complex and unexpected ways, combining his foundational critique of sexual reproduction with a hopeful call for struggle against the darkness.
The South Korean Conscientious Objection Movement: Lessons in Nonviolence
Authors: Choi Jungmin 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
There have been many studies on the principles and methods of nonviolent movements, especially in the West, but this area has received little attention in South Korea, which has a rich history of nonviolent movements. Since the recent South Korean conscientious objection movement has achieved significant results in introducing alternative service in a highly militarised society, I decided to conduct a study to apply the advice of Western research to the movement. The nonviolent principles, methods of organisation and strategies proposed by Western researchers have largely been applied to the South Korean movement. However, there were also differences in organisational methods and strategies. Recent Western organising conventions of mass mobilisation rather than structure-based organising were largely unavailable to the South Korean conscientious objection movement due to the radical nature of the issue. The nonviolent winning strategy of disruption-sacrifice-escalation was also not possible in the South Korean movement, which went for disruption-sacrifice-continuation, but escalation.
How Negative Media Framing of Anti-Status Quo Protests Acts as a Social Control Mechanism: A Socio-Psychological Perspective on Protest Paradigm Framework
Authors: Vlazakis Alexandros 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The present article presents a new perspective of interpreting the protest paradigm framework from Media/Communication Studies and its effects on audiences, through the socio-psychological theory of Minority Influence. Existing literature on protest paradigm, how it affects the audience’s perceptions on protest support and mobilization as well as the pathway through which it acts as an ideological mechanism of blocking social change are examined. The theory of Minority Influence is also reviewed with focus on the definition of minorities as non-privileged groups, carriers of innovation, which challenge the existing social arrangements and try to mobilize the audience towards them. A new pathway of examining protest paradigm as a social control mechanism of blocking minorities’ influence is proposed. The applications of this framework and the insights into the ideological function of system justification of the protest paradigm, through discouraging citizens’ support and mobilization towards unconventional forms of political participation are further discussed.
Judicial Remedies for Climate Change in Domestic Courts
Authors: D’Alessandro Elena 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The essay explores the systematisation of climate change litigation within civil law jurisdictions, with a particular focus on the role of civil courts in securing new rights for future generations. It argues that climate litigation is not an isolated issue, demonstrating how civil courts continually influence legal developments. Through an analysis of the global prevalence of climate litigation, the essay emphasises the evolving contribution of courts to legal frameworks concerning environmental protection and the welfare of future generations. In its second part, the paper further examines the concept of vertical climate litigation and its potential long-term effects. It assesses whether vertical climate litigation operates as a temporary measure, especially within Europe, possibly concluding by 2050 in line with the EU’s pursuit of climate neutrality, or if it can function as a lasting supranational or EU enforcement tool to oversee the implementation of States’ climate policies.
The Dutch Preliminary Ruling Procedure in the Light of the European Directive on Representative Actions
Authors: Castermans Alex Geert , Krans Bart , Ploum Marije 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Dutch civil law allows courts of first and second instance to refer preliminary questions to the Supreme Court. In mass claim disputes there may be a concurrence between the safeguards of the preliminary ruling procedure and the protection provided by Directive 2020/1828 on representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers. This working paper addresses several issues regarding this concurrence. These include legal certainty, the influence of non-parties, the costs and the duration. The authors come to the conclusion that the preliminary ruling procedure can be very useful in mass claim disputes, albeit that both the lower courts and the Supreme Court need to align their practice more closely with the safeguards of the Directive on a number of points. These findings may be relevant for other European jurisdictions that recently introduced a preliminary ruling procedure, or that are about to insert a preliminary ruling procedure in their civil procedural law system.
Climate Litigation and Citizen Suits in the EU
Authors: Ghinelli Gianni 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
According to the ipcc, climate change causes mass harm and threatens human rights with exponential risks for future generations. The features of climate change impacts and the emerging need for access to ‘climate justice’ clash against procedural rules that imply the protection of individual rights. Despite the appearances, though, climate litigation is not incompatible with the separation of powers principle. This article argues that the EU should promote a harmonized procedural device to protect human rights, the climate and the environment. The eli-Unidroit Rules on collective proceedings, the iba Model Statute’s proposals on ‘citizen suits’, and the existing European legal framework, including the recent ruling of the echr on the Klimaseniorinnen case, constitute important points of reference to work on such a reform.
Firearm Homicide Mortality is Linked to Food Insecurity in Major US Metropolitan Cities
Authors: Ghio Michael , Ali Ayman , Simpson John Tyler , Campbell Alexandra , Duchesne Juan , Tatum Danielle , Chaparro M. Pia , Constans Joseph , Fleckman Julia , Theall Katherine , Taghavi Sharven 
Published: September 2024

Background Gun violence disproportionately affects metropolitan areas of the United States (US). There is limited information regarding the influence of social determinants of health, such as food insecurity (FI) on firearm homicide mortality (FHM) in major metropolitan cities in the US. We sought to examine the relationship between FI and FHM. Materials and Methods This was a cross-sectional analysis examining the largest 51 US major metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) using data from 2018. Demographic data, markers of social inequities, and firearm homicide data were obtained from the US Census Bureau, US Department of Education, and the Frey and Brookings Institute. Food insecurity prevalence was obtained from Feeding America. Spearman ρ and linear regression were performed. Results Using Spearman rho analysis, higher FI (r = 0.55, P < 0.001) was associated with FHM. Other variables associated with FHM included percent Black/African American (AA) (r = 0.77, P < 0.001), poverty rate (r = 0.53, P < 0.001), and percent of children living in single parent households (r = 0.58, P < 0.001). In linear regression analyses, FI was associated with increased FHM, with 1.3 additional FHM events for each unit increase in FI (β = 1.33, 95% CI 0.27-2.39, P = 0.02). The percent of a population that is Black/AA was also associated with FHM, with more than 4 additional cases for each 1% increase in the population (β = 4.32, 95% CI 3.26-5.38, P < 0.001). Conclusion Food insecurity may influence FHM in major US metropolitan cities. Community- and hospital-based programs that target FI may help combat the gun violence epidemic and decrease gun violence.
Men’s experiences of HeadsUpGuys: A strength-based case study
Authors: Ogrodniczuk John S , Beharry Joshua , Storey Quinn K , Oliffe John L 
Published: September 2024

Objective: Suicide is one of the leading causes of death of men. This article reports on men’s experiences of using an e-mental health resource, HeadsUpGuys, which was designed to support men’s management and recovery from depression and suicidality. Design: Survey methodology was used to report men’s experiences of using the website. Constructs of interest included mental health literacy, stigma, attitudes, taking action, help-seeking and satisfaction with the resource. Survey items were developed specifically for the study. Setting: The survey was conducted online. Methods: Participants were recruited via the HeadsUpGuys website ( headsupguys.org ) and invited to participate in the survey if they were (a) male, (b) visiting the site for help with their own health, (c) 18 years of age or older and (d) able to read English. Results: A total of 443 men participated in the study. A high proportion indicated that visiting HeadsUpGuys helped improve their knowledge of suicidality among men and better recognise symptoms of male depression. The majority reported a reduction in their stigmatising beliefs about depression and suicidality among men. An increased sense of hope for recovery was reported by many participants. The majority of men also reported feeling inspired to take action towards recovery and having a better understanding of the steps they needed to take. Furthermore, a high proportion indicated they were more likely to seek help from both peers and professionals after visiting the site. Most men reported being satisfied with the HeadsUpGuys resource and would recommend it to others. Conclusion: A tailored mental health resource for men has the capacity to facilitate important shifts in constructs that play a critical role in shaping help-seeking behaviours among men. Considering the dearth of free public health resources to support men’s mental health, the HeadsUpGuys programme not only helps to fill this gap, but also provides an example of effective engagement of men to guide the development of other tailored programmes.
The Role of Addiction Treatment in Building Recovery Capital: Findings From 2022 Life in Recovery Survey in Flanders, Belgium
Authors: De Meyer Florian , De Ruysscher Clara , Roets Griet , Vanderplasschen Wouter 
Published: September 2024

Introduction: This paper examines life experiences before and during addiction recovery in a large sample of treated and untreated persons in Flanders (Belgium). Methods: A total of 343 participants in recovery from alcohol and/or illicit drug problems (≥3 months) completed the 2022 ‘Life in Recovery’ survey online. Participants were categorized into four groups based on their engagement with treatment services: (1) unassisted recovery, (2) mutual aid support only, (3) formal treatment only, and (4) formal treatment and mutual aid support. The questionnaire was supplemented with open-ended questions about facilitators and barriers to recovery. Findings: Group comparisons revealed significant differences in the severity of dependence and living conditions (recovery strengths and barriers, SABRS) during addiction between those in recovery without treatment and the treatment groups. However, similarities in strengths, barriers, and quality of life during recovery were observed across all groups. Differences in barriers during recovery were attributed to variations in initial conditions rather than treatment engagement. The complementary qualitative analysis revealed that the four clusters experienced similar factors as facilitating and hindering recovery. Discussion: These findings suggest that while various pathways can lead to recovery, those involving formal treatment and mutual aid support may be particularly valuable for individuals facing greater initial barriers and fewer strengths during addiction, highlighting treatment as an important but not universally necessary source of recovery capital.
Effects of Music on Repeated-Sprint Performance of Elite Tunisian Soccer Players: Comparing Morning to Afternoon Practice Sessions
Authors: Tounsi Mohamed , Aloui Asma , Messaoud Seif , Chtourou Hamdi , Trabelsi Yassine 
Published: September 2024

Our aim in the present study was to examine the effect of listening to self-selected music during soccer warm-ups in morning and afternoon sessions on repeated-sprint performances of elite soccer players. Twenty elite academy male soccer players performed a repeated-sprint ability (RSA) test in the morning (i.e., 07:00 hours) and in the afternoon (i.e., 17:00 hours), with or without listening to music during the warm-up period. The RSA test consisted of six 40-meter sprints with 180° direction changes interspersed with a 20-second passive recovery period. Ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) were obtained at the end of the warm-up period and immediately after the RSA test. Results showed that listening to music during warming-up had no significant effect on these selected performance measures (i.e., mean sprint time, best sprint time, RSA decrement), regardless of whether performances were in the morning or the afternoon. Moreover, players reported higher post-warm-up RPE scores in the music listening condition than in the no-music listening condition, only in the afternoon session. Furthermore, RPE scores measured after the RSA test were higher in the no-music listening condition compared to the music listening condition, only in the morning session. Thus, the use of music during warming-up in elite soccer players appears to be an individual athlete’s choice but not a reliable means of enhancing performance.
Does Lecture Style Matter in Asynchronous Online Interteaching?
Authors: Gayman Catherine M. , Jimenez Stephanie T. , Herron Jennifer 
Published: September 2024

Background Although substantial empirical evidence supports interteaching, few studies have investigated the clarifying lecture component, and none have evaluated it in an online course format. Objective This study evaluated the necessity of a clarifying lecture in an asynchronous online course and compared a clarifying lecture (based on student feedback) to brief standard lecture (covering material the instructor thought was difficult). Method Participants were undergraduates ( N = 116) across three sections of an online Psychology of Learning course. An alternating treatments design was used to vary the order of three brief lecture conditions across weeks in the courses: (a) clarifying lecture; (b) standard lecture; and (c) no lecture. Results There were no significant differences in exam scores across the three conditions. However, students scored significantly higher on weekly exams when the lecture conditions were collapsed and compared to no lecture. Most students reported a preference for the clarifying lecture. Conclusion Our findings suggest that both styles of asynchronous lectures positively impacted weekly (but not cumulative final) exam scores. Teaching Implications The efficacy of interteaching was not decreased by altering lecture style. This flexibility eases the course preparation burden on instructors given they could prepare lectures prior to gathering student feedback.
Evaluating whole life carbon impact of climate control systems in net-zero building designs
Authors: Elsarrag Esam 
Published: September 2024

This paper proposes a methodology for the early-stage selection of climate control systems in building design, focusing primarily on minimising whole life carbon (WLC) emissions. A significant obstacle is the limited availability of comprehensive data on the carbon footprint of Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment and materials, along with the challenges or absence of early-stage energy models and detailed HVAC designs. This paper presents and compares the WLC for seven different HVAC systems and designs for an office building. The study demonstrates how HVAC engineers and designers can make informed decisions by selecting HVAC systems, materials, and components in the early stages. It illustrates the outcomes of a typical project design from both WLC and operational energy perspectives. Additionally, the paper provides normalised WLC benchmarks for each system in terms of kgCO2e per square metre of floor area. Practical Applications: This study provides practical guidance for HVAC engineers and designers in achieving net-zero building goals by minimising Whole Life Carbon (WLC) across seven climate control systems. The developed benchmarking tool enables early-stage selection of these systems by normalising embodied and operational carbon data per square metre of floor area, facilitating direct comparisons. Insights into the benefits of low-GWP refrigerants and efficient designs support the adoption of sustainable solutions. The integration of operational energy and consideration of decarbonising grids ensure future-proof designs that remain effective under evolving energy conditions. The study offers valuable benchmarks and actionable strategies to support industry decision-making and policy development for reducing the environmental impacts of HVAC systems.
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Nursing Staff Toward Patients Who Attempted Suicide at Tertiary Care Hospital of Central Gujarat, India
Authors: Vaghela Prashant V , Shah Saurabh , Desai Nimisha D  , Shah Sandip H  
Published: September 2024

Background: Looking at the alarming increase in the incidence of attempted suicide worldwide, having adequate expertise in managing people with attempted suicide is imperative. Therefore, healthcare professionals, specifically nurses, must be provided training exclusively on managing patients with attempted suicide and preventing suicide in the near and distant future. Nursing staff play a major role as a point of first contact for suicide survivors, and therefore, it is of utmost importance that they are adequately trained and knowledgeable in this area. To understand their knowledge, the authors decided to do this study to measure knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) among nurses in suicide survivors. Aim: The aim of this article was to study the KAP of nursing staff toward patients with suicide attempts. Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional, quantitative study was conducted among nursing staff. All nurses ( n = 300) were approached in small groups between July and November 2023 via a convenient sampling. Written informed consent from participants was taken. The semi-structured questionnaire included sociodemographic details, their professional experience, their training and experience in managing suicidal patients, and KAP questions. The KAP questions were on patients with suicide attempts and were derived from the suicide knowledge and skill questionnaire (SKSQ), suicide attitude questionnaire, and practice guidelines of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. Data was analyzed by using MS Excel version 6.2.14. Result: In this study, a total of 200 nursing staff participated. The majority were female (80%), with a mean age of 37 years and a mean professional experience of 12 years. Out of all participants, 68% had experience managing patients with suicide attempts, but only 27% of them were trained in suicide prevention. The mean score of knowledge and attitude among study participants were 65.25/100 and 3.24/5, respectively. Nursing staff had higher scores in questions of suicide risk assessment and statements related to attitudes like “they deserve respect in society.” In practice assessment, more than 80 % of nurses were keenly observant, empathetic, and nonstigmatized for hospitalized patients of suicide attempts. The nurses took measures like restricting access to harmful objects (medicines, sharp objects) and giving medicines under supervision. Conclusion: The nursing staff had adequate knowledge, a nonstigmatized attitude, and appropriate clinical practices toward patients with suicide attempts, but they lacked formal training. So, hands-on training for suicide management at regular intervals is the need of the hour.