Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lei Cai, Xiaoqian Liu
Summary: Personality assessment is highly demanded in various fields and the integration research of machine learning and psychology has become a new trend. The technology of automatic personality identification based on facial analysis is the most advanced in large-scale personality identification. This study proposes a method to automatically identify the Big Five personality traits through analyzing facial movement, and the experimental results verify the feasibility and effectiveness of this approach.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Toby Cheung, Lindsay T. Graham, Stefano Schiavon
Summary: This study examines the impact of personal factors on occupant satisfaction with indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and finds that job satisfaction and life satisfaction are closely related to IEQ satisfaction.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Acoustics
Seyedeh Melika Kharghani Moghadam, Iraj Alimohammadi, Ehsan Taheri, Jamshid Rahimi, Farahnaz Bostanpira, Negar Rahmani, Kamal Ad-Din Abedi, Hossein Ebrahimi
Summary: This study aimed to model the effect of big five personality traits on noise sensitivity and annoyance. The results showed that extroversion and neuroticism had the most importance in noise sensitivity and noise annoyance while conscientiousness and openness to experience were found to have the least importance in these variables. The findings suggest that sociocultural differences significantly affect responses to noise, and the effect of exposure to noise may vary from one person to another due to their personality traits.
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Mariola Paruzel-Czachura, Agnieszka Sorokowska, Pawel Bianga, Piotr Sorokowski, Sam Gosling
Summary: Alcohol may not influence how people perceive and assess themselves.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Michael Lynn
Summary: Although Big Five personality traits have some effects on tipping attitudes and behaviors, the effects are small, making it difficult to accurately predict customers' tipping behavior based on their personalities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Vibhash Kumar, Ria Dudani, K. Latha
Summary: This study examines the relationship between behavioral biases and the Big Five Personality traits, finding significant causal relationships between extraversion, openness to experience, and the three biases.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Daniel Cabrera-Paniagua, Rolando Rubilar-Torrealba
Summary: This study presents the design of an adaptive, intelligent, autonomous system based on artificial somatic markers and personality traits of the Big Five model. The system aims to make autonomous decision-making processes and adapt its strategy according to domain conditions and obtained results. The novelties of this work include the design of a general operational framework and the translation of artificial somatic reactions to personality profiles.
KNOWLEDGE-BASED SYSTEMS
(2022)
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Psychology, Clinical
Ayoob Lone, Azzam Othman Albotuaiba
Summary: This study aimed to explore the association between the Big Five personality traits and hypertension. The results revealed that low conscientiousness and high neuroticism were related to an increased risk of hypertension. These findings suggest that personality traits may serve as additional risk factors for hypertension, and further research is needed to identify high-risk patients and develop personalized treatment strategies.
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Weixi Kang, Kreisha Lou Guzman, Antonio Malvaso
Summary: This study compares the personality traits of entrepreneurs, managers, supervisors, and employees using data from UKHLS. The results show that employment status significantly affects personality traits, even after controlling for demographics.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Weixi Kang, Antonio Malvaso, Edward Whelan
Summary: This study examined whether asthma moderates the association between the Big Five personality traits and life satisfaction. The findings showed that personality traits such as Agreeableness, Openness, Conscientiousness, and Extraversion were positively associated with life satisfaction in both individuals with and without asthma, while Neuroticism was negatively related to life satisfaction. However, the negative association with Neuroticism and the positive association with Openness were stronger in individuals with asthma.
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Giacomo Angelini
Summary: Job burnout negatively affects individual well-being and increases public health costs. This systematic review examines the relationship between personality traits and job burnout. The findings suggest that neuroticism and lower levels of agreeableness, conscientiousness, extraversion, and openness are associated with higher levels of burnout.
Article
Psychology, Social
Mohsen Joshanloo
Summary: Cross-sectional studies suggest that agreeableness and conscientiousness are most strongly correlated with religiosity. However, in this study, the temporal within-person associations between traits and religiosity were examined over a long period of time. The results showed that religiosity did not predict future trait levels, except for openness which was associated with future religiosity after about a decade.
PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Social
Sandra C. Matz, Gabriella M. Harari
Summary: People actively select their environments, which can alter their psychological characteristics. Studies show that people's stable Big Five traits are associated with the frequency of visiting different places daily, and spending time in a particular place predicts their momentary personality states and short-term trait expressions.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALITY AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Demography
Uwe Jirjahn, Martha Ottenbacher
Summary: Personality traits play a role in sexual well-being, with conscientiousness contributing to a mutually beneficial sex life and increased commitment to a partner, while neuroticism has the opposite effect. Extraversion and openness to experience help achieve a mutually beneficial sex life, but there is no evidence that they contribute to commitment. Agreeableness contributes to higher commitment but may make individuals more reluctant to express their sexual needs and desires.
JOURNAL OF POPULATION ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Xinyu Shui, Yiling Chen, Xin Hu, Fei Wang, Dan Zhang
Summary: The popularity of wearable physiological recording devices has provided new possibilities for assessing personality traits in everyday life. In this study, a commercial bracelet was used to track the heart rate (HR) data of eighty male college students over ten consecutive working days in various daily situations. Regression analyses revealed significant correlations between HR-based features and the dimensions of Openness and Extraversion in multiple situations. The findings suggest that daily multi-situation physiological measures can provide insights into the link between personality and heart rate.
IEEE JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH INFORMATICS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Maria Martinez-Jauregui, Julia Touza, Piran C. L. White, Mario Solino
Summary: The study shows that the use of biodiversity indicators such as the area of land covered by conservation projects, the status of keystone ecosystem components, and the number of native species generally delivers more benefits to society. However, indicators related to invasive alien species and genetic diversity are less preferred and may not be as helpful in garnering public support.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Cynthia Salas-Garita, Mario Solino
Summary: This tool was designed for assessing the sustainability of managed natural forest units in Costa Rica, based on a set of economic, social, ecosystemic, and institutional conditions, using a hierarchical structure of principles, criteria and indicators. The ecosystemic dimension and attributes are essential for sustainability, while the institutional dimension is seen as a challenge for the evaluation of sustainability.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jorge A. Valenciano-Salazar, Francisco J. Andre, Mario Solino
Summary: Consumers' awareness of environmental certifications is closely related to factors such as age, household income, education level, and participation in community groups, with consumers who are more aware being more willing to pay higher prices for certified coffee or products from certified companies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Chantal C. Cantarelli, David Oglethorpe, Bert van Wee
Summary: This paper investigates the determinants of lock-in in the front-end phase and how decision-makers perceive the risk of lock-in. The findings show that risk attitudes vary with the level of risk aversion, but are not strong enough to drive the level of regret needed to avoid lock-in. Decision-makers do not accurately assess the risk of lock-in, and their risk perceptions play a mediating role in the formation of lock-in.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
M. Montero-Botey, M. Solino, R. Perea, M. Martinez-Jauregui
Summary: Natural corridors are crucial for wildlife conservation, and the involvement of local communities is essential to ensure human-wildlife coexistence, especially in areas with elephants. Wildlife rangers play a key role in promoting coexistence and community awareness, as they have extensive experience in dealing with elephants and are closest to local communities. Their knowledge and preferences for strategies to enhance human-elephant coexistence can help in planning and implementing effective mitigation measures.
ANIMAL CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Benjamin H. Lowe, Yelto Zimmer, David R. Oglethorpe
Summary: Green water plays a crucial role in providing water for agriculture, forestry, and ecosystems. The virtual trade of agricultural commodities and their embodied virtual water allows for the efficient allocation of green water resources globally. This study evaluates the economic value of green water used in maize cultivation in different regions and demonstrates the potential benefits of allocating crop cultivation to water abundant rainfed locations.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Enrique Munoz-Ulecia, Alberto Bernues, Daniel Onde, Maurizio Ramanzin, Mario Solino, Enrico Sturaro, Daniel Martin-Collado
Summary: This study highlights the importance of ecosystem services provided by mountain agroecosystems and reveals different attitudinal dimensions among people regarding the agrifood system. Most respondents support increasing the delivery of ecosystem services, but disagreements may arise in the steps taken to achieve this increase.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Maria Montero Botey, Mario Solino, Ramon Perea, Maria Martinez-Jauregui
Summary: The study demonstrates how a choice experiment can be used to understand local farmers' preferences for farm-based measures to mitigate African elephant crop damage. The results show that farmers' preferences are influenced by their experience and socioeconomic situation, with significant differences among respondents in different areas. This methodology is applicable to other areas where wildlife competes with local communities for resources and can help identify stakeholders' preferences in each specific context.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Rosa Mato-Amboage, Julia Touza, Mario Solino
Summary: Plant pest and disease outbreaks cause catastrophic losses and threaten food security globally, a challenge that may be intensified by climate change. This study found that Spanish farmers have a weak demand for subsidized insurance schemes, preferring lower premiums and eligibility for ad hoc funds over purchasing insurance. The farmers also expressed a preference for expanding the risks covered by insurance and foresee insurance playing a role in providing biosecurity protection.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Development Studies
Dolores Agundez, Sitou Lawali, Ali Mahamane, Ricardo Alia, Mario Solino
Summary: This study investigates the management approaches and preferences of Nigerien farmers in different agroecological zones. The results highlight the willingness of farmers to improve natural resources and take actions for their conservation. The study emphasizes the importance of considering agroecological zones and socio-economic factors in designing agroforestry policies.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tobias Conradt, Henry Engelhardt, Christoph Menz, Sergio M. Vicente-Serrano, Begona Alvarez Farizo, Dhais Pena-Angulo, Fernando Dominguez-Castro, Lars Eklundh, Hongxiao Jin, Boris Boincean, Conor Murphy, J. Ignacio Lopez-Moreno
Summary: The 2018-2019 Central European drought was the most extreme in Germany since the early sixteenth century. The drought had severe impacts on agriculture and forestry, but other economic sectors remained largely unaffected.
REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Martinez-Jauregui, Miguel Delibes-Mateos, Beatriz Arroyo, Jenny Anne Glikman, Mario Solino
Summary: The EU biodiversity strategy for 2030 is based on a whole-of-society approach to biodiversity protection and aims to tackle the main drivers of biodiversity loss through commitments and actions. A survey conducted in six European countries revealed a common culture in wildlife management principles among citizens, regardless of rural or urban areas. The findings suggest that payments for environmental services, managing scarce species, prioritizing management in certain habitats, and focusing on protected areas are all acceptable and preferred methods for wildlife conservation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Esther Descalzo, Pablo Ferreras, Maria Martinez-Jauregui, Mario Solino, Anne Glikman Jenny, Francisco Diaz-Ruiz, Miguel Delibes-Mateos
Summary: Public surveys are valuable in collecting information on wildlife distribution. This study used an online questionnaire to hunters to improve knowledge on the distribution and expanding areas of the Egyptian mongoose in central Spain. Comparisons between hunters' information and reports from wildlife professionals revealed a high overall congruence but also significant differences, suggesting that both sources provide unique data for non-game species management. The findings highlight the importance of engaging hunters in wildlife conservation efforts and utilizing their valuable information on non-hunted species.
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Economics
L. Diaz-Balteiro, O. Alfranca, R. Voces, M. Solino
Summary: The demand for quality wild fungi has been increasing in recent years. However, modeling this demand is challenging due to the lack of precise data on their origin or value chain and the preferences of consumers. This study analyzed the influence of internet search engines on the demand for porcini mushrooms and found that searches improved the classic demand model and indicated an increase in demand over time. Additionally, there were no complementarity relationships or substitutions for other emblematic mushrooms or cultivated fungi.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Dolores Agundez, Wubalem Tadesse, Tatek Dejene, Pablo Martin-Pinto, Mario Solino
Summary: This study investigates the preferences of mushroom producers in rural areas and urban consumers in supermarkets. The results suggest that farmers are willing to participate in sustainable programs with cash compensation through long-term contracts, while urban consumers are interested in purchasing Ethiopian wild mushrooms and sustainable mushroom production.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toshimi Nakajima, Mao Kuragano, Makoto Yamada, Ryo Sugimoto
Summary: This study compared the contribution of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) to river nutrient budgets at nearshore and embayment scales, and found that SGD-derived nutrients become more important at larger spatial scales.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Liu, Lei Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Ziguang Chen, Jingguang Li
Summary: NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves used for household heating have become a significant source of indoor pollution in Chinese urban areas. The high indoor concentration of NO2 poses potential health risks to residents. It is urgently necessary to establish relevant regulations and implement emission reduction technologies to reduce NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Hans Peter H. Arp, Raoul Wolf, Sarah E. Hale, Sivani Baskaran, Juliane Gluege, Martin Scheringer, Xenia Trier, Ian T. Cousins, Harrie Timmer, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Anna Lennquist, Andre D. Bannink, Gerard J. Stroomberg, Rosa M. A. Sjerps, Rosa Montes, Rosario Rodil, Jose Benito Quintana, Daniel Zahn, Herve Gallard, Tobias Mohr, Ivo Schliebner, Michael Neumann
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Francois Nkinahamira, Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Jiangwei Li, Anyi Hu, Chang-Ping Yu
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in sediments from Yundang Lagoon, China. The results show four distinct fluorescent components, with protein-like substances being the most prevalent. Additionally, the total fluorescence intensity and LREE concentrations exhibit a synchronized increase from Outer to Inner to Songbai Lake core sediments. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between DOM content and pollution levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Surya Gupta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Christine Alewell
Summary: The objective of this study is to incorporate soil hydraulic properties into the erodibility factor (K) of USLE-type models. By modifying and improving the existing equations for soil texture and permeability, the study successfully included information on saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) into the calculation of K factor. Using the Random Forest machine learning algorithm, two independent K factor maps with different spatial resolutions were generated. The results show that the decrease in K factor values has a positive impact on the modeling of soil erosion rates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesmin Akter, Wendy J. M. Smith, Yawen Liu, Ilho Kim, Stuart L. Simpson, Phong Thai, Asja Korajkic, Warish Ahmed
Summary: The choice of workflow in wastewater surveillance has a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, while having minimal effects on HF183 and no effect on HAdV 40/41 concentrations. Certain components in the workflow can be interchangeable, but factors such as buffer type, chloroform, and homogenization speed can affect the recovery of viruses and bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Luo, Xueting Yang, Diwei Wang, Hongmei Xu, Hongai Zhang, Shasha Huang, Qiyuan Wang, Ningning Zhang, Junji Cao, Zhenxing Shen
Summary: Atmospheric PM2.5, which can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), is associated with cardiorespiratory morbidity and mortality. The study found that both the mass concentration of PM2.5 and the DTT activity were higher during the heating season than during the nonheating season. Combustion sources were the primary contributors to DTT activity during the heating season, while secondary formation dominated during the nonheating season. The study also revealed that biomass burning had the highest inherent oxidation potential among all sources investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin L. Murphy, Leah R. Gerber, Chelsea M. Rochman, Beth Polidoro
Summary: Plastic pollution has devastating consequences for marine organisms. This study uses a trait-based framework to develop a vulnerability index for marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles in Hawai'i. The index ranks 63 study species based on their vulnerability to macroplastic pollution, providing valuable information for species monitoring and management priorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenji Maurice, Amelia Bourceret, Sami Youssef, Stephane Boivin, Liam Laurent-Webb, Coraline Damasio, Hassan Boukcim, Marc-Andre Selosse, Marc Ducousso
Summary: Growing pressure from climate change and agricultural land use is destabilizing soil microbial community interactions. Little is known about microbial community resistance and adaptation to disturbances, hindering our understanding of recovery latency and implications for ecosystem functioning. This study found that anthropic disturbance and natural disturbance have different effects on the topology and stability of soil microbial networks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunhao Li, Yali Feng, Haoran Li, Yisong Yao, Chenglong Xu, Jinrong Ju, Ruiyu Ma, Haoyu Wang, Shiwei Jiang
Summary: Deep-sea mining poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems and human health by disturbing sediment and transmitting metal ions through the food chain. This study developed a new regenerative adsorption material, OMN@SA, which effectively removes metal ions. The adsorption mechanism and performance of the material for metal ion fixation were investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Medici, Margherita Lavorgna, Marina Isidori, Chiara Russo, Elena Orlo, Giovanni Luongo, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
Summary: Valsartan, a widely used antihypertensive drug, has been detected in high concentrations in surface waters due to its unchanged excretion and incomplete degradation in wastewater treatment plants. This study investigated the degradation of valsartan and identified 14 degradation byproducts. The acute and chronic toxicity of these byproducts were evaluated in key organisms in the freshwater trophic chain.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiang Lin, Lianbao Chi, Qing Yuan, Busu Li, Mingbao Feng
Summary: This study investigated the photodegradation behavior and product formation of two representative pharmaceuticals in simulated estuary water. The study found that the formed transformation products of these pharmaceuticals have potential toxicity on marine organisms, including oxidative stress and damage to cellular components.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua Fang, Dongdong Jiang, Ye He, Siyi Wu, Yuehong Li, Ziqi Zhang, Haoting Chen, Zixin Zheng, Yan Sun, Wenxiang Wang
Summary: This study revealed that exposure to lower levels of air pollutants led to decreased pregnancy rates, with PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO emerging as the four most prominent pollutants. Individuals aged 35 and above exhibited heightened susceptibility to pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman, Rashid Shamsuddin, Amin Abbasi, Mohaira Ahmad, Yoshiaki Yoshida, Abdul Sami, Hamad Almohamadi
Summary: In this study, inverse vulcanized polysulfides (IVP) were synthesized by reacting molten sulfur with 4-vinyl benzyl chloride, and then functionalized using N-methyl D-glucamine (NMDG). The functionalized IVP showed a high mercury adsorption capacity and a machine learning model was developed to predict the amount of mercury removed. Furthermore, the functionalized IVP can be regenerated and reused, providing a sustainable and cost-effective adsorbent.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rita Bonfiglio, Renata Sisto, Stefano Casciardi, Valeria Palumbo, Maria Paola Scioli, Erica Giacobbi, Francesca Servadei, Gerry Melino, Alessandro Mauriello, Manuel Scimeca
Summary: This study investigated the presence of aluminum in human colon cancer samples and its potential association with biological processes involved in cancer progression. Aluminum was found in tumor areas of 24% of patients and was associated with epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cell death. Additional analyses revealed higher tumor mutational burden and mutations in genes related to EMT and apoptosis in aluminum-positive colon cancers. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of aluminum toxicity may improve strategies for the management of colon cancer patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
