Article
Education & Educational Research
Anita Pasztor-Kovacs, Attila Pasztor, Gyongyver Molnar
Summary: This paper presents an agenda for research directions to address communication issues in CPS instruments, focusing on improving assessment tools' generalizability and ecological validity, flexible use of communication options, and designing evaluation systems for both Human-Human and Human-Agent instruments. Examples from the authors' own CPS instrument are provided, showcasing new communication alternatives.
INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saddam A. Hazaea, Jinyu Zhu, Saleh F. A. Khatib, Ayman Hassan Bazhair, Ahmed A. Elamer
Summary: The study reviews literature on sustainability assurance, showing an increase in recent studies but limited focus on countries like the USA. Research on sustainability assurance in private and non-profit sectors needs to be strengthened, along with the governance debate lacking evidence support.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Soumia Mancer, Hammadi Bennoui
Summary: With the increasing diffusion of technological systems in the real world, fault diagnosis has become essential for system reliability, security, and efficiency. This paper focuses on causal model-based diagnosis of spatially distributed systems using colored Petri nets (CPNs), introducing the colored behavioral Petri net (CBPN) model and CW-analysis technique for backward reachability analysis. In a multiagent system, each agent is responsible for diagnosing an associated subsystem using CBPN reachability, and collaboration is necessary to ensure global consistency of the obtained diagnoses.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON SYSTEMS MAN CYBERNETICS-SYSTEMS
(2021)
Review
Business
Monday Nweke Igwe, Saleh F. A. Khatib, Ayman Hassan Bazhair
Summary: This study presents a comprehensive systematic review of sustainability reporting research in Africa. The findings suggest that Africa still has a long way to go in terms of the extent and quality of SDGs and sustainability reporting. The existing studies primarily focus on the determinants of sustainability reporting, with limited research on outcomes and sustainability assurance. Moreover, firms in Africa tend to prioritize reporting economic and social impacts over environmental protection.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Business
Joao J. Ferreira, Cristina Fernandes, Francesco Schiavone, Raj Mahto
Summary: This study provides an overview of past, present, and future research in the field of sustainability in family business through a systematic review of literature. It identifies four clusters of existing literature on this topic and offers a research agenda for future studies.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Zhonggang Sang
Summary: This paper discusses the relationship between translation as interpretive language use and problem-solving activity, suggesting that translators need to seek interpretive resemblance between the source text and the target text during the translation process. It proposes Functional Relevance as a principle for solving translation problems.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Business
David R. King, Olimpia Meglio, Luis Gomez-Mejia, Florian Bauer, Alfredo De Massis
Summary: Research on family firms and business restructuring have largely evolved separately, but they are complementary and have relevant dimensions that can inform each other. By examining the intersection between these two research domains and focusing on studies at this intersection, a model has been developed to identify research needs and suggest future directions for research.
JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Mathematics, Applied
Xi-Ming Fang
Summary: This paper explores numerical methods for the linear complementarity problem (LCP), transforming it into an equivalent fixed-point equation using a positive diagonal parameter matrix. The general fixed-point (GFP) method is proposed and analyzed for P-matrix system matrices, with concrete conditions provided for symmetric positive definite matrices or H+-matrices. Numerical experiments demonstrate the effectiveness and practicality of the GFP method.
Editorial Material
Education & Educational Research
Lawrence Grierson, Meredith Vanstone
Summary: Medical education is rapidly growing, but Family Medicine lacks proportional theory-driven education research. General Practice has unique aspects to study, and more research is needed to advance the discipline.
ADVANCES IN HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2021)
Correction
Management
Raquel Bernardino, Ana Paias
Summary: This corrigendum corrects the propositions and establishes new relations between the proposed models in the original article.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Operations Research & Management Science
Susanta Banik, Debasish Bhattacharya
Summary: A general method is proposed to solve multi-objective de novo programming problems involving both maximizing and minimizing objectives. This method provides a platform to achieve a maximum number of objectives to their ideal values, while also allowing decision-makers to prioritize objectives. The proposed method is demonstrated with a numerical problem and a real-life example, and compared with two existing methods for such problems.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Barbara Mara Klinkhammer, Peter Boor
Summary: An increasing number of patients worldwide suffers from chronic kidney disease (CKD). Currently, there is no specific antifibrotic therapy for kidney patients and invasive renal biopsy remains the only option for specific detection and quantification of kidney fibrosis. This review discusses emerging diagnostic approaches and potential therapeutic options for fibrosis, as well as the importance of translational research in establishing fibrosis-specific endpoints for clinical trials.
MOLECULAR ASPECTS OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Business
Sofia Brunelli, Salvatore Sciascia, Massimo Bau
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive review of the literature on nonfinancial reporting in family firms. It examines 74 articles published between 2002 and 2023 and offers practical implications for managers, consultants, and policymakers. The study contributes to the fields of nonfinancial reporting and family business by providing a critical overview and identifying future research avenues.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Immunology
Aline G. Souza, Leandro M. Colli
Summary: Tumor cells use extracellular vesicles as a vital pathway for communication with non-malignant cells, employing various strategies for survival and dissemination in the tumor environment. These vesicles carry different molecules that, when internalized by target cells, activate signaling pathways and molecular processes, promoting and disseminating neoplastic cells. Proteins, nucleic acids, and cytokines, such as interleukins, are the main types of molecules carried by extracellular vesicles, and their association reveals potential approaches for the diagnosis and therapeutics of various neoplasms.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Computer Science, Information Systems
Iyolita Islam, Muhammad Nazrul Islam
Summary: Counterfeit and falsified medicines are a global threat to public health. This review study aims to analyze relevant research on preventing or reducing the presence of counterfeit and falsified medicines through digital intervention. The study found that the issue of counterfeit and falsified medicines has gained significant attention in research and investigation. Advanced technologies such as Blockchain, IoT, RFID, image processing, and pattern recognition are being utilized to address this issue effectively. The study also highlights future research opportunities, including exploring emerging technologies, identifying contamination points in the medicine supply chain, investigating less emphasized concerns, exploring all possible use-cases or features of digital solutions, and developing a reporting system for counterfeit/falsified incidents. The implication of this study is to identify research gaps and provide future research directions focused on leveraging information and communication technology to prevent the use of counterfeit and falsified medicines.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY-COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Substance Abuse
Trakulwong Luecha, Lieve Peremans, Suwanna Junprsert, Bart Van Rompaey
Summary: This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the factors associated with alcohol consumption among early adolescents in Thailand. The findings suggest that older age, positive attitude towards alcohol consumption, direct observation of friends and community members drinking, parents storing alcohol at home, and exposure to alcohol advertising are positively associated with current drinking among adolescents. Male gender appears to have an inverse association with current drinking.
JOURNAL OF ETHNICITY IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE
(2022)
Article
Demography
Aral Surmeli, Yesim Yasin, Tuana Umay Tolunay, Inci User, Pinar Topsever
Summary: Turkey hosts the largest proportion of Syrian refugees globally, with Syrian refugees having similar healthcare rights as Turkish citizens, however, there are barriers limiting access to healthcare. Informal clinics operated by Syrian healthcare professionals have emerged to meet the healthcare needs of the Syrian population, despite lacking authorization from the Ministry of Health. Participants in the study suggested that formal authorization for Syrian healthcare workforce to practice in Turkey would be a positive step towards caring for the Syrian population.
INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION
(2022)
Letter
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Evert P. M. Karregat, Wim A. M. Lucassen, Henri E. J. H. Stoffers
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Bernard Le Floc'h, Hilde Bastiaens, Jean-Yves Le Reste, Patrice Nabbe, Tristan Montier, Lieve Peremans
Summary: This study aims to explore the positive factors related to working in general practice in France from the perspectives of medical students, trainees, and general practitioners (GPs). The study consists of qualitative research involving different age groups, including 67 medical students, 22 trainees, and 71 GPs. The results reveal several positive themes such as commitment to general practice, doctor-patient care, skills and competencies, work-life balance, and relationships with the professional and social communities. The study highlights the importance of freedom in choosing a working environment and opportunities for professional development for GPs, and indicates optimism about the future of general practice among both younger and older GPs.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
S. Seidu, X. Cos, S. Brunton, S. B. Harris, S. P. O. Jansson, M. Mata-Cases, A. M. J. Neijens, P. Topsever, K. Khunti
Summary: This article introduces a simple and patient-centered clinical decision-making model that can be widely implemented by primary care clinicians worldwide through shared-decision conversations with their patients. It highlights the importance of managing cardiovascular disease and elevated cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes and provides innovative risk stratification and treatment strategies.
PRIMARY CARE DIABETES
(2022)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Christopher E. Clark, Fiona C. Warren, Kate Boddy, Sinead T. J. McDonagh, Sarah F. Moore, Maria Teresa Alzamora, Rafel Ramos Blanes, Shao-Yuan Chuang, Michael H. Criqui, Marie Dahl, Gunnar Engstrom, Raimund Erbel, Mark Espeland, Luigi Ferrucci, Maelenn Guerchet, Andrew Hattersley, Carlos Lahoz, Robyn L. McClelland, Mary M. McDermott, Jackie Price, Henri E. Stoffers, Ji-Guang Wang, Jan Westerink, James White, Lyne Cloutier, Rod S. Taylor, Angela C. Shore, Richard J. McManus, Victor Aboyans, John L. Campbell
Summary: The study found that using blood pressure readings from the higher arm instead of the lower arm can more accurately diagnose and manage hypertension. Models based on higher arm BP performed better in predicting cardiovascular events and resulted in a higher reclassification rate of participants.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
N. Verbiest-van Gurp, S. B. Uittenbogaart, S. C. M. van de Moosdijk, U. F. van Sprang, J. A. Knottnerus, H. E. J. H. Stoffers, W. A. M. Lucassen
Summary: This study investigated the detection of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) in elderly patients in the Netherlands and found that general practitioners were the most common detectors of irregular heartbeat, while cardiologists diagnosed the majority of cases. One-third of the diagnosed AF cases were asymptomatic.
NETHERLANDS HEART JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Samuel Seidu, Xavier Cos, Pinar Topsever
Summary: Diabetes is a major risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD), and managing CKD in diabetes in primary care remains a challenge. An online survey was conducted to assess the self-rated knowledge and competence of primary care professionals in the European region. The majority of participants expressed the need for more knowledge and support in various aspects of CKD management.
PRIMARY CARE DIABETES
(2023)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Oliver Schnell, Tadej Battelino, Richard Bergenstal, Andreas L. Birkenfeld, Antonio Ceriello, Alice Cheng, Melanie Davies, Steve Edelman, Thomas Forst, Francesco Giorgino, Jennifer Green, Per-Henrik Groop, Samy Hadjadj, Hiddo J. L. Heerspink, Marcus Hompesch, Baruch Izthak, Linong Ji, Naresh Kanumilli, Boris Mankovsky, Chantal Mathieu, Martin Miszon, Reem Mustafa, Michael Nauck, Roberto Pecoits-Filho, Jeremy Pettus, Kari Ranta, Helena W. Rodbard, Peter Rossing, Lars Ryden, Petra-Maria Schumm-Draeger, Scott D. Solomon, Jan Skrha, Pinar Topsever, Tina Vilsboll, John Wilding, Eberhard Standl
Summary: The 8th Cardiovascular Outcome Trial (CVOT) Summit focused on discussing and exchanging recently completed outcomes trials and key trials important to the cardiovascular field. Topics included the results of trials on heart failure, chronic kidney disease, and obesity, as well as consensus recommendations and guideline updates on diabetes and CKD management. The impact of cardiovascular outcomes on liver disease trials and the role of real-world evidence in confirming trial outcomes were also discussed. The 9th CVOT Summit will be held virtually on November 23-24, 2023.
CARDIOVASCULAR DIABETOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Primary Health Care
Shlomo Vinker, Adam Windak, Jelle Stoffers
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Primary Health Care
Jelle Stoffers
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Trakulwong Luecha, Bart Van Rompaey, Lieve Peremans
Summary: This study used the theory of planned behavior to explore alcohol drinking behavior. A qualitative interview methodology was employed with early adolescents in Thailand. The findings suggest that attitude and subjective norms have the most influence on underage drinking.
JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE USE
(2023)
Article
Primary Health Care
Naomi Aerts, Kathleen Van Royen, Peter Van Bogaert, Lieve Peremans, Hilde Bastiaens
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the implementation process of a comprehensive cardiovascular disease prevention program in general practice, to gain a better understanding of factors influencing implementation success and sustainability, and to learn how to overcome barriers. The study found that there are various facilitators and barriers that can affect the reach of vulnerable populations and that concrete actions can be taken to address these barriers. The findings also emphasized the importance of prioritizing prevention in general practice and establishing a strong community-healthcare link.
PRIMARY HEALTH CARE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Primary Health Care
Bernard Le Floch, Hilde Bastiaens, Jean-Yves Le Reste, Patrice Nabbe, Perrine Le Floch, Mael Cam, Tristan Montier, Lieve Peremans
Summary: This study analyzed the factors influencing job satisfaction in family medicine and identified 8 important factors, including caring for patients, care coordination, flexibility in work, being a person-centered doctor, involvement in healthcare organization, benefiting from a well-managed practice, being a teacher and trainer, and efficient professional collaboration. These factors are important for future policy development.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Samuel Seidu, Setor K. Kunutsor, Pinar Topsever, Kamlesh Khunti
Summary: The combination of SGLT2 and RAAS inhibitors in the treatment of patients with T2DM may be similar in efficacy and safety if not superior to SGLT2-Is alone according to aggregate published data from randomized controlled trials. Further head-to-head comparisons between the two interventions are warranted to inform T2DM management, especially in the prevention of renal deterioration and cardiovascular complications.
ENDOCRINOLOGY DIABETES & METABOLISM
(2022)
