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Assessing the role of boreal summer intraseasonal oscillation on the severe heatwave of May 2015 over India
Authors: Zore Tukaram , Landu Kiranmayi 
Published: May 2024

AbstractIn May 2015, the southeastern coastal states of India encountered one of the deadliest heatwaves in Indian history. Researchers have extensively studied the event to understand the underlying mechanisms and concluded that horizontal warm‐air advection from northwestern parts of India and adiabatic heating were the main attributing factors for the event. However, the large‐scale atmospheric processes that led to these conditions have not been thoroughly explored. In the present study, we show that this event was largely associated with the boreal summer intraseasonal oscillation (BSISO) that is prominent during this season. Our analysis shows that the BSISO dry phase lead to a persistent high‐pressure system, with anomalous subsidence favoring adiabatic heating and anticyclonic circulation anomalies increasing the northwesterly warm‐air advection. It is shown that a 55% to 75% contribution to the maximum surface air temperature (SAT) anomalies during the heatwave period can be attributed to BSISO‐related temperature anomalies. Furthermore, the results show that, in the absence of BSISO, the heat event would have dissipated with 1–2 hot days with much less intensity and the presence of the BSISO dry phase extended the heatwave duration by six days. The impact of BSISO on this heatwave was further substantiated by sensitivity experiments using the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model. This analysis emphasizes that improving the forecasting skills of BSISO may facilitate the subseasonal forecast of local heatwave events.
Assessing changes in reliability methods over time: An unsupervised text mining approach
Authors: Brown Charles K. , Cameron Bruce G. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractReliability engineering faces many of the same challenges today that it did at its inception in the 1950s. The fundamental issue remains uncertainty in system representation, specifically related to performance model structure and parameterization. Details of a design are unavailable early in the development process and therefore performance models must either account for the range of possibilities or be wrong. Increasing system complexity has compounded this uncertainty. In this work, we seek to understand how the reliability engineering literature has shifted over time. We exe cute a systematic literature review of 30,543 reliability engineering papers (covering roughly a third of the reliability papers indexed by Elsevier's Engineering Village. Topic modeling was performed on the abstracts of those papers to identify 279 topics. The hierarchical topic reduction resulted in the identification of eight top‐level method topics (prognostics, statistics, maintenance, quality control, management, physics of failure, modeling, and risk assessment) as well as three domain‐specific topics (nuclear, infrastructure, and software). We found that topics more associated with later phases in the development process (such as prognostics, maintenance, and quality control) have increased in popularity over time relative to other topics. We propose that this is a response to the challenges posed by model uncertainty and increasing complexity.
Do human capital development and innovation matter in sustaining economic development? Panel data evidence from selected developing economies
Authors: Agarwalla Megha , Sahu Tarak Nath 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe study investigates the impact of human capital development and innovation on the economic development of 54 developing economies between the time frame 2000 and 2021. Human capital development is viewed here from the two viewpoints: health and education. Empirical results using the panel vector autoregressive model found that government health and education expenditure accelerates the economic progress while tertiary school enrollment impedes it in the short‐run. Innovation creates a favorable situation in the economy by means of the application of eco‐friendly technology. Moreover, unemployment surges and inflation dampens the developmental level. From panel causality test, feedback causality is found of economic development with the innovation and unemployment. Finally, impulse response function is employed for the robustness of the result. These empirical insights have a significant value in formulating policies that can encourage the innovation and prioritize the formation of human capital through the provision of education and healthcare facilities for enhancing the overall economic activities.
Idiographic bidirectional associations of stressfulness of events and negative affect in daily life as indicators for mental health: An experience sampling study
Authors: Kraiss Jannis T. , Vaessen Thomas , Klooster Peter M. ten 
Published: May 2024

AbstractEvidence suggests that complex micro‐dynamics occurring in daily life underly the development of mental distress. We aimed to (1) study the cross‐lagged association between stressful events and negative affect (NA), (2) show that there is substantial between‐person variability in idiographic associations and (3) show that idiographic associations are indicative of mental health. Experience sampling study assessing perceived stressfulness of events (PSE) and NA four times per day for 2 weeks in a non‐clinical convenience sample (N = 70, mean age = 22.9, 61% female, 69% German). Bivariate vector autoregressive model implemented in dynamic structural equation modelling to model the associations between stressful events and NA and obtain idiographic associations. Stressfulness of events and NA were significantly reciprocally associated. Autocorrelations and cross‐lagged associations from PSE to NA showed substantial variability and were significantly related with trait measures of depression, anxiety, well‐being, and perceived stress. Contrary to expectations, cross‐lagged associations from NA to stressfulness of events were not related to trait mental health. The approach outlined in this article is useful for studying idiographic dynamics in daily life. The findings increase our understanding of micro‐dynamics underlying mental health and individual differences in these processes.
Advances In Borophene: Synthesis, Tunable Properties, and Energy Storage Applications
Authors: Adekoya Gbolahan Joseph , Adekoya Oluwasegun Chijioke , Muloiwa Mpho , Sadiku Emmanuel Rotimi , Kupolati Williams Kehinde , Hamam Yskandar 
Published: May 2024

AbstractMonolayer boron nanosheet, commonly known as borophene, has garnered significant attention in recent years due to its unique structural, electronic, mechanical, and thermal properties. This review paper provides a comprehensive overview of the advancements in the synthetic strategies, tunable properties, and prospective applications of borophene, specifically focusing on its potential in energy storage devices. The review begins by discussing the various synthesis techniques for borophene, including molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and chemical methods, such as ultrasonic exfoliation and thermal decomposition of boron‐containing precursors. The tunable properties of borophene, including its electronic, mechanical, and thermal characteristics, are extensively reviewed, with discussions on its bandgap engineering, plasmonic behavior, and thermal conductivity. Moreover, the potential applications of borophene in energy storage devices, particularly as anode materials in metal‐ion batteries and supercapacitors, along with its prospects in other energy storage systems, such as sodium‐oxygen batteries, are succinctly, discussed. Hence, this review provides valuable insights into the synthesis, properties, and applications of borophene, offering much‐desired guidance for further research and development in this promising area of nanomaterials science.
New insights into sodium phenylbutyrate as a pharmacotherapeutic option for neurological disorders
Authors: Juarez Daniel , Handal‐Silva Anabella , Morán‐Perales Jose Luis , Torres‐Cifuentes Diana M , Flores Gonzalo , Treviño Samuel , Moreno‐Rodriguez Albino , Guevara Jorge , Diaz Alfonso 
Published: May 2024

AbstractNeurological disorders (NDs) are diseases of the central and peripheral nervous systems that affect more than one billion people worldwide. The risk of developing an ND increases with age due to the vulnerability of the different organs and systems to genetic, environmental, and social changes that consequently cause motor and cognitive deficits that disable the person from their daily activities and individual and social productivity. Intrinsic factors (genetic factors, age, gender) and extrinsic factors (addictions, infections, or lifestyle) favor the persistence of systemic inflammatory processes that contribute to the evolution of NDs. Neuroinflammation is recognized as a common etiopathogenic factor of ND. The study of new pharmacological options for the treatment of ND should focus on improving the characteristic symptoms and attacking specific molecular targets that allow the delay of damage processes such as neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, cellular metabolic dysfunction, and deregulation of transcriptional processes. In this review, we describe the possible role of sodium phenylbutyrate (NaPB) in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease, hepatic encephalopathy, aging, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; in addition, we describe the mechanism of action of NaPB and its beneficial effects that have been shown in various in vivo and in vitro studies to delay the evolution of any ND.
Evolutionary computing to assemble standing genetic diversity and achieve long‐term genetic gain
Authors: Villiers Kira , Voss‐Fels Kai P. , Dinglasan Eric , Jacobs Bertus , Hickey Lee , Hayes Ben J. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractLoss of genetic diversity in elite crop breeding pools can severely limit long‐term genetic gains and limit ability to make gains in new traits, like heat tolerance, that are becoming important as the climate changes. Here, we investigate and propose potential breeding program applications of optimal haplotype stacking (OHS), a selection method that retains useful diversity in the population. OHS selects sets of candidates containing, between them, haplotype segments with very high segment breeding values for the target trait. We compared the performance of OHS, a similar method called optimal population value (OPV), truncation selection on genomic estimated breeding values (GEBVs), and optimal contribution selection (OCS) in stochastic simulations of recurrent selection on founder wheat genotypes. After 100 generations of intercrossing and selection, OCS and truncation selection had exhausted the genetic diversity, while considerable diversity remained in the OHS population. Gain under OHS in these simulations ultimately exceeded that from truncation selection or OCS. OHS achieved faster gains when the population size was small, with many progeny per cross. A promising hybrid strategy, involving a single cycle of OHS in the first generation followed by recurrent truncation selection, substantially improved long‐term gain compared with truncation selection and performed similarly to OCS. The results of this study provide initial insights into where OHS could be incorporated into breeding programs.
Translanguaging with Digital, Collaborative Writing: Early Multilingual Composers
Authors: Pennington Victoria , Howell Emily , Kaminski Rebecca , Ferguson‐Sams Nicole , Gazioglu Mihaela , Mittapalli Kavita , Banerjee Amlan 
Published: May 2024

AbstractMultilingual learners live in a digital world where they can access and create knowledge in multiple modes through digital tools. Yet, teachers are often not supported in harnessing these resources to capitalize on students' linguistic and cultural repertoires. The authors reflect on data from teachers indicating a need to support teachers as they engage students in digital composition with asset orientations, such as translanguaging. Translanguaging with digital, collaborative writing is presented as a strategy based on author insights from classroom teaching. This article addresses the demand for multilingual learner (ML) translingual compositions through digital, collaborative writing.
Storytelling in Multiple Modes: Using Student‐Created Book Trailers to Encourage Development of Visualization Skills
Authors: Crossley Jared S. , Liang Lauren Aimonette 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThis Teaching and Learning Guide explores the instructional method of student‐created book trailers including how this can be done, and some potential benefits this instructional practice can have on students' reading development, specifically by providing concrete instruction of the comprehension strategy of visualization.
Generation Z Gender Differences in Barriers to Engage in Entomophagy: Implications for the Tourism Industry
Authors: Gkitsas Stergios , Kamenidou Irene , Mamalis Spyridon , Mylona Ifigeneia , Pavlidis Stavros , Stavrianea Aikaterini 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThis study presents the results of a research addressing generation Z cohort’s barriers to practice entomophagy and also examines existing gender differences based on barriers to engage in entomophagy. The study used an online questionnaire that included 15 barriers adopted from literature. In a timeframe of approximately one month, 742 usable questionnaires were collected using a convenient and snowball sampling procedure. Analysis revealed that the three main barriers of entomophagy from this cohort are disgust, texture, and food safety concerns. The t-tests revealed that male and female subjects differ in what they consider as a barrier to entomophagy for six of the 15 barrier statements offered. Specifically, statistical differences were found between males and females of the generation Z cohort on the following barriers: disgust, unfamiliarity, food safety concerns, religion, high price, and “nothing prevents me”. Based on these outcomes, generation Z education and marketing communication strategies to increase consumer awareness of the benefits of entomophagy are discussed.
Higher Education Students’ Necessity to Be Educated About the Concept of Water Footprint
Authors: Gkitsas Stergios , Mamalis Spyridon , Kamenidou Irene Eirini 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThis research is part of a larger study and focuses on university students’ perceptions of five behaviors (conserving water at home, conserving water outdoors, using a gasoline-powered car, conserving electricity, and purchasing new clothes) in the context of their generated individual water footprint (WF). Using an online questionnaire and data collection with a non-probability sampling method, a total of 694 university students were recruited and their responses were analyzed. Data analysis included frequencies, percentages, mean scores (MS), hierarchical, and K-means cluster analyses, for a first-level segmentation approach. The results of this study are preliminary results of a larger study. They show that university students (on a 7-point Likert-type scale), perceive that all five actions neither increase nor decrease their WF. Students perceive that using a gasoline-powered car leads to the highest personal WF (MS = 4.44). The segmentation analysis resulted in a two-group solution, the “Overly sensitive” (N = 313), and the “Somewhat knowledgeable” (N = 381). Results suggest that most participants are unaware of the impact of basic behaviors on a person’s WF. These findings propose that sustainability education for university students and younger generations needs to be improved and that policymakers need to fully incorporate sustainability and environmental education issues into university and school curricula. In addition, there is a need for intensive social marketing campaigns through various channels involving university students.
Exploring the Limits of Cultural Tourism: The Convergence of Applied and Visual Arts as an Educational Tool for Activating Inactive Sites of Cultural Interest
Authors: Loukia Martha , Vounatsou Myrsini 
Published: May 2024

AbstractCities are living, complex organisms that change and at the same time project history and culture as a constitutive element of their identity. Each city’s unique spatial, social, and cultural identity is inextricably linked to the artistic expressions, customs, history, and every spatial activity that is part of the urban space that functions as an active, experiential place. This paper explores the convergence of applied and visual arts as an educational tool to unlock the potential of abandoned sites in the urban fabric and promote a deeper connection between tourism and cultural heritage. The article will be a useful educational tool capable of helping to develop abandoned areas, through the prism of art and for the benefit of cultural tourism.
The Effect of Political Marketing on the Electoral Behavior of Greek Voters
Authors: Sophocleous Harry , Anastasiadou Sofia , Masouras Andreas , Apostolopoulos Sotiris 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe current paper is positioned primarily on the statement that the voter is influenced by political communication and political marketing, produced by the political system and the political markets in particular, and which is partly shaped by the political issues of society. Accordingly, the specific study is established on the fact that electoral behaviour is a practice of consumer behaviour and consequently, the voter is the prospective consumer of the political marketing mix, produced by the political system. In this respect, the paper gives a relevant theoretical background regarding voters’ behaviour and political marketing. More specifically, research involved a survey through the use of a structured questionnaire with closed questions and the use of a 5-point Linkert Scale, which allows the measuring of the impact of the factors that are forming the marketing mix of the Greek political market. The survey occurred electronically, with the use of a convenient sample, with 605 Greek citizens with electoral right. The answers were given between the 27th of June and the 11th of July 2023, just after the two subsequent electoral contests. The particular timing was preferred, in order to obtain the reflection of a clear electoral output and therefore, to attain the monitoring of a transparent impact of the political marketing. Beyond the favorable timing, another reason for which the Greek case was preferred, is the fact that there is a favorable ground for the particular field, and the specific research is likely to contribute to the existing research gap by focusing on the impact of political marketing produced by the Greek political market. In conclusion, the research demonstrates and measures the electorate impact of the various elements of the political marketing mix.
Factors Affecting Pay TV Consumption: An Exploratory Study in Greece
Authors: Striligkas Panagiotis 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe purpose of this study is to investigate the role of socio-demographic factors that influence the use of Pay TV usage in Greece. We try to understand the impact of the continuous innovations in the media, information, and communication technology (ICT) industries, such as Over the Top services (OTT) which have allowed consumers to access video content anytime and anywhere through various devices. The research aims to highlight the unique challenges that Greek television companies face, including socio-economic characteristics and technological factors. Through quantitative research, the influence of various socio-demographic factors on the likelihood of being an OTT TV user are examined. Panel data analysis and cluster analysis are conducted to identify which factors affect pay TV usage. Data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority analyzed for the period 2016 up to 2022, that refer to the usage of information and communication technologies by households and individuals. Results suggest that age, income, education level and urbanization degree are positive predictors of OTT pay tv consumption. New directions for television businesses’ models concerning new trends in TV consumption and the rise of broadband services are suggested.
Online Marketing Strategies Used in the Promotion of Dietary Supplements in Romania
Authors: Briciu Arabela , Briciu Victor-Alexandru , Cogean Claudiu Vasile , Gulpe Ana-Maria 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe sale of dietary supplements in Romania has become increasingly important, competition is high and the online environment is an important channel for communication, promotion and sales. With the growth of online sales of dietary supplements, the increase in the number of users on social media platforms and mobile applications, there has been a significant increase in the number of companies that have chosen to promote their products online. Apart from that, there are other reasons for intensive online promotion: low cost, control and sorting of the target audience, analysis of the results, but also the lack of Romanian regulated legislation controlling online advertising of dietary supplements and especially on social media platforms. In this paper, we aim to identify the online marketing strategies used in the promotion of dietary supplements by five leading Romanian companies according to a study conducted in 2020 by the publication “Ziarul Financiar”, conducting a content analysis of how these companies promote themselves online and what strategies they use for this purpose. The data obtained from the analysis reveals that the online marketing tactics and strategies adopted are designed to increase the market visibility of dietary supplement companies, and that companies that develop strategies such as affiliate marketing, association with a virtual community or discussion group, etc., stand to gain. This approach and the results obtained can be helpful and relevant to specialists in the field.
Reaching Organization Productivity and Innovation Through Customer Satisfaction: The Case Study of Greek Mobile Market
Authors: Kargas Antonios , Gkika Eleni C. , Komisopoulos Faidon , Ntanos Stamatios , Drosos Dimitrios 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe telecommunication industry has been for decades one of the most innovative business sectors, not only in terms of technologies but moreover in terms of organizational changes and services provided. Especially mobile market has been the field of implementation for new strategies regarding customer satisfaction and business productivity. This research aims to enlight the relationship between customer satisfaction and business productivity in the Greek mobile market. A quantitative methodology and actual data about mobile services usage were adopted to evaluate customers’ satisfaction. Moreover, a series of productivity and customers’ satisfaction indexes were used to confirm research hypotheses. Results indicate that market penetration plays crucial role, by providing interconnection with other users through the same mobile network. Proposed research provides evidence about why, in the current digital era, social media as a means of interconnection between end—users seem to constantly play more and more significant role in their daily communication.