Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Karina Ryterska, Agnieszka Kordek, Patrycja Zaleska
Summary: Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea is a common condition affecting women of procreative age, characterized by a variety of factors such as stress, poor nutrition, and excessive exercise. Therapeutic interventions may not address all causes, potentially impacting women's health. Research suggests that modifying the underlying causes can reverse this condition.
Editorial Material
Clinical Neurology
Steven Karceski
Summary: The importance of this question lies in whether relatives should be screened for aneurysms when a person is found to have an unruptured aneurysm.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Marija Ljubicic, Marijana Matek Saric, Ivana Rumbak, Irena Colic Baric, Ana Saric, Drazenka Komes, Zvonimir Satalic, Boris Dzelalija, Raquel P. F. Guine
Summary: This cross-sectional study found associations between food label reading habits and sociodemographic factors, dietary patterns and dietary fiber (DF) consumption, as well as knowledge and sources of information about DF. Women, individuals with a university-level education, and those living in an urban environment had more frequent label reading. Food habits and eating outside of the home were positive predictors, while fast food consumption was a negative predictor of food label reading. Knowledge about DF, especially its health benefits, was also associated with food label reading.
Article
Business
Hai-Jie Wang, Kang An, Mingbo Zheng
Summary: The research suggests that a right-wing ruling party is associated with a greater number of new daily confirmed cases and deaths of COVID-19, with this impact being more pronounced in Asian countries. Additionally, government ideology had no effect on COVID-19 before the outbreak, but played a significant role in controlling the epidemic after the World Health Organization announced a global pandemic.
EMERGING MARKETS FINANCE AND TRADE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Social
Samantha Joel, Jessica A. Maxwell, Devinder Khera, Johanna Peetz, Brian R. W. Baucom, Geoff MacDonald
Summary: People who are satisfied with their romantic relationships state that their partners are skilled in meeting their everyday relational needs. However, there are competing predictions about how individuals arrive at these evaluations. Studies show that expectations of positive behaviors are linked to perceptions of positive behaviors, and lower expectations lead to negatively biased perceptions of partner behaviors.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALITY AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Ezgi Agadayi, Dilay Karademir, Seher Karahan
Summary: The knowledge and attitude towards HPV vaccination among Turkish women was investigated in this study. It was found that the vaccination rate was low, with the most important source of information being family physicians. Lack of information and lack of coverage by social security were the main reasons for not getting vaccinated.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Manuel R. Espinoza-Gutarra, Susan M. Rawl, Gerardo Maupome, Heather A. O'Leary, Robin E. Valenzuela, Caeli Malloy, Lilian Golzarri-Arroyo, Erik Parker, Laura Haunert, David A. Haggstrom
Summary: This study assessed the cancer-related knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors of self-identified Hispanic residents in Indiana through a web-based survey. The results revealed that most participants lacked accurate knowledge about the recommended ages for cancer screening and there were significant differences in cancer knowledge based on education level. Various factors associated with cancer screening adherence were identified, providing important insights for future research and targeted outreach.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Laura Craighead, Jacqueline M. Cardwell, Bhagyalakshmi Chengat Prakashbabu, Elhadji Ba, Imadidden Musallam, Rianatou Bada Alambedji, Justin Ayih-Akakpo, Javier Guitian, Barbara Hasler
Summary: The study investigated the perceptions of Senegalese farmers on dairy farming, revealing that farmers have a deep affinity with their cattle and respect traditions while also striving for advancement. Despite acknowledging challenges, farmers are hopeful and optimistic about the future of milk production, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach incorporating funding, inputs, and community spirit for successful healthcare delivery and disease control.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Gergana Damianova Kodjebacheva, Lisa M. Lapeyrouse, Jennifer Okungbowa-Ikponmwosa, Loretta Walker, Kanday Campbell, Suzanne Cupal
Summary: A survey conducted among women of reproductive age found that there were significant gaps in knowledge, confidence, and reported behaviors related to safe water drinking and lead exposure prevention. Despite the attention given to the Flint Water Crisis, there is still a lack of knowledge regarding safe water drinking. Therefore, interventions are needed to improve knowledge, confidence, and healthy behaviors among women of reproductive age to promote safe water drinking.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Sarang Kim, Kaarin J. Anstey, Moyra E. Mortby
Summary: The study finds that there is a lack of knowledge about dementia among the general population, with a mixed understanding of dementia being prevalent. Older age groups, individuals who know someone with dementia, those who speak a non-English language at home, and those who have a better understanding of dementia show higher levels of negative cognitive attributions towards dementia. Older age groups, men, individuals who do not know someone with dementia, and those who speak a non-English language at home also report higher levels of discriminatory behavioral reactions compared to younger age groups, females, individuals who know someone with dementia, and those who speak English only at home.
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Marcelo Carauta, Christian Troost, Ivan Guzman-Bustamante, Anna Hampf, Affonso Libera, Katharina Meurer, Eric Boenecke, Uwe Franko, Renato de Aragao Ribeiro Rodrigues, Thomas Berger
Summary: The Brazilian federal government implemented policy measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from land use change and agriculture, with partial success in combating illegal deforestation but uncertainty surrounding the effectiveness of positive incentive measures. Farmers' responses to policy incentives were largely driven by cost and benefit considerations at the farm level. The effectiveness of market-based incentives in agriculture could not be easily verified with current remote sensing monitoring approaches.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Joao Serra, Claudia Marques-dos-Santos, Joana Marinheiro, Eduardo Aguilera, Luis Lassaletta, Alberto Sanz-Cobena, Josette Garnier, Gilles Billen, Wim de Vries, Tommy Dalgaard, Nicholas Hutchings, Maria do Rosario Cameira
Summary: Irrigation is often overlooked in agricultural nitrogen budgets, but it can be a significant source of nitrogen in irrigated agriculture. This study quantified the nitrogen input from irrigation water sources to cropping systems in Europe, showing that the nitrogen input increased over a 10-year period, with the Mediterranean region being the main hotspot. By not considering irrigation, environmental and agricultural policies are underestimating the extent of nitrogen pollution in European irrigated systems.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Family Studies
Rebecca L. Fix, Alex T. Newman, Luciana C. Assini-Meytin, Elizabeth J. Letourneau
Summary: This study aimed to examine the perceptions and attitudes related to child sexual abuse (CSA) and investigate the support for policies to prevent CSA and punish perpetrators. The findings indicated that individual factors such as older age, Republican political affiliation, and misconceptions about CSA were associated with varying degrees of support or opposition towards relevant policies. The results highlighted the importance of addressing these factors to promote collective efforts in preventing CSA and supporting effective policies.
CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kai Wei Lee, Sook Fan Yap, Hooi Tin Ong, Pooi Pooi Leong, Nadia Mohamad Hatta, Munn Sann Lye
Summary: A study in Malaysia investigated the knowledge, perception, and behaviors related to COVID-19 among staff and students of UTAR. The majority demonstrated a good level of knowledge, with factors such as age, gender, and living situation influencing behaviors. Positive cases and marital status were predictors of desirable behaviors.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Angela Bechini, Paolo Bonanni, Beatrice Zanella, Giulia Di Pisa, Andrea Moscadelli, Sonia Paoli, Leonardo Ancillotti, Benedetta Bonito, Sara Boccalini
Summary: The study found that a majority of participants were aware of quality control measures during vaccine production, but there were knowledge gaps in specific aspects. Working in healthcare or having healthcare education may contribute to a better understanding of the vaccine production process.
Article
Development Studies
Angela J. Dean, Fiona J. Newton, Robyn E. Gulliver, Kelly S. Fielding, Helen Ross
Summary: Water management increasingly focuses on addressing stormwater pollution and involving community members in adopting pollution-reduction measures and supporting water sensitive urban design. However, communities' limited understanding of these innovations and their perceived incompatibility with their lifestyle and local geography are significant barriers to their adoption.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Kelly Fielding, Dan Lunney, Jonathan Rhodes, Ross Goldingay, Scott Hetherington, Angie Brace, Lorraine Vass, Marama Hopkins, Linda Swankie, Nicole Garofano, William Goulding, Clive McAlpine
Summary: This study surveyed residents in the far north east region of New South Wales to identify factors associated with likelihood of engaging in actions to protect koalas. The findings suggest that residents from Byron shire, those with a stronger environmental identity, and those with more knowledge about koalas were more likely to join community conservation groups and advocate for government koala protection. Positive attitudes towards koalas and perceptions of others taking actions also predicted likelihood of restoring native vegetation on respondents' properties. Gender was found to be the only significant predictor for joining council conservation initiatives.
PACIFIC CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Angela J. Dean, Kerrie A. Wilson
Summary: The loss and degradation of nature can lead to hopelessness and despair, but fostering hope and optimism can motivate engagement in conservation actions without undermining the recognition of conservation challenges. This finding is important for increasing conservation engagement.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biology
Anazelia M. M. Tedesco, Pedro H. S. Brancalion, Michelle L. Hak Hepburn, Khalil Walji, Kerrie A. A. Wilson, Hugh P. P. Possingham, Angela J. J. Dean, Nick Nugent, Katerina Elias-Trostmann, Katharina-Victoria Perez-Hammerle, Jonathan R. R. Rhodes
Summary: Forest restoration is a scalable nature-based solution that aims to achieve global environmental and socio-economic goals. Incentive mechanisms play a crucial role in promoting restoration success, but their impact is not well-understood. Socio-economic factors have a significant influence on implementation and program success, highlighting the importance of assessing and managing these factors.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Xiongzhi Wang, Kelly S. Fielding, Angela J. Dean
Summary: This study developed and validated 6-item scales measuring individual and collective psychological ownership of nature using a representative sample of Australian adults. The scales showed high reliability and evidence of validity, with measurement invariance across gender, age, and political subgroups. The validated scales were distinct from related constructs such as connection to nature and place attachment. They also had unique power in explaining civic pro-environmental behaviors, with collective ownership contributing additional variance over place attachment. This study advances research on psychological ownership of nature by providing validated scales to measure the core of this important construct.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Helen J. Mayfield, Rachel Eberhard, Christopher Baker, Umberto Baresi, Michael Bode, Anthea Coggan, Angela J. Dean, Felicity Deane, Evan Hamman, Diane Jarvis, Barton Loechel, Bruce M. Taylor, Lillian Stevens, Karen Vella, Kate J. Helmstedt
Summary: Governments use policy instruments to encourage landholders to adopt land management practices that reduce environmental impacts. However, the implementation of these instruments and landholders' complex behavioral responses make it difficult to measure and predict adoption rates, which limits the ability of governments to select the optimal combination of policy instruments.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Yolanda L. Waters, Kerrie A. Wilson, Angela J. Dean
Summary: Climate change is a major threat to marine ecosystems globally. While much of the discussion on marine conservation and individual action focuses on reducing plastic use, some question if this distracts from broader sustainability goals like mitigating climate change. However, promoting simple behaviors, such as reducing plastic use, may lead to behavioral spillover and encourage the adoption of other impactful climate-related behaviors. Two experimental surveys conducted in the context of the Great Barrier Reef found that messages targeting plastic behaviors can potentially increase climate behaviors, especially when past behaviors are highlighted. However, there were no positive effects for already engaged audiences. These findings caution against developing plastic messaging strategies for reef conservation if the central goal is behavioral spillover.
Article
Social Issues
Robyn E. Gulliver, Charlie Pittaway, Kelly S. Fielding, Winnifred R. Louis
Summary: This study analyzed interviews with 21 environmental volunteer activist leaders and used a Resource Mobilization Theory framework to examine the resources that support or hinder sustained environmental volunteer activist leadership behaviors. The study found that time, community support, and social relationships were sought after by all participants. Additionally, larger organizations should share resources to reduce administrative burdens on volunteer activist leaders in smaller organizations, develop movement infrastructure groups to build and sustain networks, and prioritize positive relationships within volunteer teams.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emma K. Church, Kerrie A. Wilson, Angela J. Dean
Summary: Diverse solutions are needed to reduce human impacts on nature, and fostering individual stewardship behaviours is one of them. Social capital plays a crucial role in influencing different types of stewardship behaviours, including lifestyle, social, on-ground, and citizenship behaviours. However, the associations between different components of social capital and these behaviours vary.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Ecology
Anazelia M. Tedesco, Sofia Lopez-Cubillos, Robin Chazdon, Jonathan R. Rhodes, Carla L. Archibald, Katharina-Victoria Perez-Hammerle, Pedro H. S. Brancalion, Kerrie A. Wilson, Mariana Oliveira, Diego F. Correa, Liz Ota, Tiffany H. Morrison, Hugh P. Possingham, Morena Mills, Fabiane C. Santos, Angela J. Dean
Summary: Ecosystem restoration conventionally focuses on ecological targets, but it is necessary to integrate social, economic, and ecological dimensions, reconcile global targets and local objectives, and measure progress toward multiple goals. Restoration should be an inclusive social-ecological process that integrates diverse values and practices across scales and stakeholder groups. Taking a process-based approach will enable greater social-ecological transformation, restoration effectiveness, and long-lasting benefits.
TRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Emily Massingham, Erik Meijaard, Marc Ancrenaz, Dino Mika, Julie Sherman, Truly Santika, Lengga Pradipta, Hugh P. Possingham, Angela J. Dean
Summary: Despite decades of conservation management, many orangutan populations are still on the brink of extinction due to habitat loss and direct killings. This study conducted the first quantitative field research in over 10 years to assess the state of killing of orangutans in Kalimantan. The findings suggest that killing is still occurring and conservation projects have not significantly reduced this behavior. Addressing killing of orangutans and its underlying drivers is crucial for improving Bornean orangutan conservation practice.
CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kelly S. Fielding, Suzanne M. Prober, Kristen J. Williams, Angela J. Dean
Summary: Given the decline of ecosystems and biodiversity globally, there is a growing focus on increasing community awareness and engagement with biodiversity. This paper develops an indicator that captures the cognitive, affective, and behavioral dimensions of community appreciation of biodiversity. Using data from a survey conducted in New South Wales, Australia, the indicator was tested and revealed different levels of appreciation among respondents. The indicator provides a nuanced way to monitor the effectiveness of programs and policies aiming to increase community appreciation of biodiversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Angela J. Dean, Helen Ross, Anne Roiko, Kelly S. Fielding, Emily Saeck, Kim Johnston, Amanda Beatson, James Udy, Paul Maxwell
Summary: The utilization patterns of blue space are influenced by subjective perceptions and environmental constraints. A survey conducted in South East Queensland identified three frequent users and two low users of blue spaces. Proximity to coastal areas and the availability of diverse activities were found to support frequent use, while increased distance from the coast limited use.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Konrad Uebel, Jonathan R. Rhodes, Kerrie Wilson, Angela J. Dean
Summary: Natural soundscapes in urban parks, including bird calls and traffic noise, can have different effects on individuals' experiences and perceptions. Factors such as age, park use frequency, and personal values can influence the pleasantness of bird sounds and traffic noise. This study suggests that the detrimental effects of traffic noise may limit the therapeutic benefits of bird sounds in certain social groups.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Nicola J. Sockhill, Angela J. Dean, Rachel R. Y. Oh, Richard A. Fuller
Summary: Changing human behavior and social systems are crucial to reversing the global biodiversity crisis. This study explores the interplay between values, nature connection, and pro-environmental behavior. The findings challenge stereotypes by showing that people with anthropocentric values also engage in impactful nature protection behaviors. The results suggest that behavioral intervention strategies should be tailored to reach different sectors of society, maximizing pro-environmental behavior expression.