Article
Business
Jay Kandampully, Anil Bilgihan, Milos Bujisic, Andreas Kaplan, Cheryl Burke Jarvis, Yupal Shukla
Summary: Service transformation requires a revolutionary strategic mindset within service firms, often involving technology and digitalization for long-term success. The process can range from minor linear reformation to cyclical and ongoing creative destruction and reincarnation.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Bege Dauda, Santiago J. Molina, Danielle S. Allen, Agustin Fuentes, Nayanika Ghosh, Madelyn Mauro, Benjamin M. Neale, Aaron Panofsky, Mashaal Sohail, Sarah R. Zhang, Anna C. F. Lewis
Summary: Ancestry is a highly ambiguous concept in genetics research, with diverse definitions and inconsistent understanding. It is often used to structure research questions and methods, but researchers struggle to define it and its relationship to genetic concepts. Distinguishing genetic ancestry from broader ancestry is crucial for conceptual clarity.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marco Vazquez, Bronwyn McIlroy-Young, Daniel Steel, Amanda Giang, Gunilla Oberg
Summary: The study reveals that scientists' positions in environmental controversies are influenced by their values, with those against treatment portraying nature as tolerant and those in favor portraying it as fragile.
Article
Respiratory System
Dennis Thomas, Vanessa M. McDonald, Ian D. Pavord, Peter G. Gibson
Summary: This review discusses the definitions, prevalence, predictors, pathophysiology, treatment possibilities, and research directions of asthma remission. Remission is characterized by high level of disease control and normalized or optimized lung function. Even in symptomatic remission, persistent pathological abnormalities and risk of relapse exist. The prevalence of remission varies between 2% and 52% in adult asthma population. Factors associated with remission include mild asthma, better lung function, better asthma control, younger age, early-onset asthma, shorter duration of asthma, milder bronchial hyperresponsiveness, fewer comorbidities, and smoking cessation or never smoking. Current long-term add-on therapies can achieve some criteria for remission in a subgroup of patients. Further research is required to evaluate remission as a treatment goal.
EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Simon D. Williams, Bronwyn J. Barkla, Terry J. Rose, Lei Liu
Summary: Coffee terroir refers to the unique sensory experience derived from a single origin roasted coffee, influenced by environmental and agronomic factors. Parameters such as post-harvest processing, roasting, grinding, and brewing also impact the perception of terroir. The assessment of terroir requires defined sensory descriptors and standardized parameters. Coffee terroir is the result of various contributions and provides consumers with a distinctive coffee experience.
Article
Engineering, Aerospace
Chris Impey
Summary: This overview discusses the current status and future prospects of the search for life in the universe. It explores three realms of space where the search for life is being conducted - habitable locations in our Solar System, exoplanet atmospheres, and potential signs of extraterrestrial civilizations. The article assesses the likelihood of success in each realm and identifies the most promising near-term prospects for detection, such as the search for biomarkers in exoplanet atmospheres. The article also mentions the potential discovery of relic traces of life in ancient Mars rocks and the challenges of searching for extraterrestrial intelligence. Ultimately, the discovery of life, particularly on an exoplanet, is deemed to be one of the most significant milestones in scientific history.
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Neda Omidian, Pantea Mohammadi, Mona Sadeghalvad, Hamid-Reza Mohammadi-Motlagh
Summary: This review discusses cerebral microvascular disease associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection, which may be due to endothelial cell dysfunction as a part of the blood-brain barrier, accompanied by inflammatory response and blood coagulation disorders.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2022)
Article
Geography
Lucia Gomez, Paivi Oinas
Summary: This paper proposes a multidimensional conceptual framework to explore the landing process of traveling planning concepts in new places. By analyzing the development of an innovation district in Medellin, the study identifies key recurring activities during landing and reveals how these activities contribute to the progression of landing.
Article
Economics
Rodrigo Gomes Tavora Maia, Katia Cristina Garcia
Summary: The electricity sector plays a critical role in addressing climate change and transitioning to clean energy. This study evaluates the energy transition and GHG emissions mitigation in the sector, based on the Paris Agreement targets and the adoption of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and science-based targets. The findings show that companies with science-based targets perform better in terms of emissions reduction and renewable energy transition. However, the adoption of SDGs has no significant impact on mitigation results. These findings can guide the development of effective policies and prioritize the implementation of SDGs in the electricity sector.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Dagny C. Krankowska, Piotr A. Wozniak, Aneta Cybula, Justyna Izdebska, Magdalena Suchacz, Katarzyna Samelska, Alicja Wiercinska-Drapalo, Jacek P. Szaflik
Summary: Cowpox is a rare zoonotic disease transmitted to humans primarily from cats. It typically causes skin lesions, but ocular involvement can lead to serious complications requiring surgical intervention.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Sinisa Zubic, Zoran Gajic, Davor Kralj
Summary: This paper discusses the importance of ultra-high-speed protective relays in the scientific community and power industry, as well as the current research status and issues. It also explores the impact of relay operate time on fault clearing, as well as the synergistic effects between relays and circuit breakers and the benefits to utilities.
Article
Psychology, Mathematical
Yash Raj Jain, Frederick Callaway, Thomas L. Griffiths, Peter Dayan, Ruiqi He, Paul M. Krueger, Falk Lieder
Summary: One of the impressive abilities of the human mind is its capacity to discover and refine its cognitive strategies. This paper introduces a method to measure the development of individual planning strategies and validates its accuracy. The method can be used to study the mechanisms of cognitive plasticity and the acquisition of complex cognitive skills.
BEHAVIOR RESEARCH METHODS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Pedro F. Develey, Benjamin T. Phalan
Summary: Predictions of bird species extinctions in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil have been ongoing since the early 1990s, with recent updates indicating that between five to seven bird species may have already been driven to extinction in recent decades. Conservation efforts involving multi-stakeholder planning, advocacy, habitat protection, and restoration are underway to prevent further extinctions and pull critically endangered species back from the brink. Despite challenges, there are positive trends such as decreasing rates of deforestation, increasing forest restoration, and growing public interest in bird conservation.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ivano Alessandri, Fabrizio Torricelli, Beatrice Cerea, Michele Speziani, Paolo Romele, Zsolt Miklos Kovacs-Vajna, Irene Vassalini
Summary: In this study, the rationale of using PEDOT:PSS for Raman sensing was investigated through systematic experiments. The results showed that the Raman spectra of PEDOT:PSS accurately reflect its conformation and interactions with PSS. However, it was found that the same effects could be achieved by increasing the concentration of nonoxidizing electrolytes or deprotonating PSS chains, which poses limitations to the use of PEDOT:PSS for this type of Raman sensing.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Elizabeth Elliot Noe, Bruce D. Clarkson, Ottilie Stolte
Summary: The research found that there is a tension between the actions and values of urban residents in private gardens, as they hold multiple purposes and values for their gardens that do not necessarily align with the goal of conserving native nature. By recognizing these multiple values and purposes, local authorities can design wildlife gardening programs that reconcile conflicting priorities and meet the diverse needs of urban residents.
ECOLOGY AND SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Sam Nicol, Marie-Josee Cros, Nathalie Peyrard, Regis Sabbadin, Ronan Trepos, Richard A. Fuller, Bradley K. Woodworth
Summary: This article introduces the concept of FlywayNet, a discrete network model based on observed count data, to determine the structure of migratory networks in birds. By modeling noisy observations and flexible stopover durations using interacting hidden semi-Markov models, this approach advances previous studies and provides a flexible framework for studying migratory networks in birds and other organisms.
METHODS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Xu Shi, Cheng Hu, Joshua Soderholm, Jason Chapman, Huafeng Mao, Kai Cui, Zhijun Ma, Dongli Wu, Richard A. Fuller
Summary: Interpretation of weather radar signals has been used to monitor bird migration patterns in Europe and America, but not yet in the East Asian-Australasian Flyway (EAAF). This study discusses the feasibility and challenges of using weather radar to complement on-ground bird migration surveys in the EAAF. The authors conclude that the weather radar network could be a powerful resource for monitoring bird movements in the EAAF, especially in remote regions.
REMOTE SENSING IN ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jeremy S. Simmonds, Andres Felipe Suarez-Castro, April E. Reside, James E. M. Watson, James R. Allan, Scott C. Atkinson, Pasquale Borrelli, Nigel Dudley, Stephen Edwards, Richard A. Fuller, Edward T. Game, Simon Linke, Sean L. Maxwell, Panos Panagos, Philippe Puydarrieux, Fabien Quetier, Rebecca K. Runting, Talitha Santini, Laura J. Sonter, Martine Maron
Summary: Global efforts to achieve internationally agreed goals such as reducing carbon emissions and halting biodiversity loss lack integration. To unify these goals, we have derived specific area-based targets for retaining natural and seminatural terrestrial vegetation worldwide. At least 50% of Earth's terrestrial surface needs to be preserved in order to contribute to biodiversity, climate, soil, and freshwater conservation objectives under 4 United Nations' resolutions.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Nicole Shumway, Megan Saunders, Sam Nicol, Richard A. Fuller, Noam Ben-Moshe, Takuya Iwamura, Sun W. Kim, Nicholas J. Murray, James E. M. Watson, Martine Maron
Summary: Biodiversity offsets aim to counterbalance the impacts of development on species and ecosystems. The effectiveness of spatially flexible offsets, located further from the impact area, in achieving no net loss or better ecological outcomes compared to local offsets is uncertain. In the case study of migratory shorebirds, there were insufficient data to draw robust conclusions about the effectiveness and equivalence of distant habitat-based offsets. The potential benefits of spatially flexible offsets need to be evaluated against the increased risks to ensure effective offset placement.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Da-Li Lin, Jerome Chie-Jen Ko, Tatsuya Amano, Cheng-Te Hsu, Richard A. Fuller, Martine Maron, Meng-Wen Fan, Scott Pursner, Tsai-Yu Wu, Shih-Hung Wu, Wan-Jyun Chen, Elisa Bayraktarov, Taej Mundkur, Ruey-Shing Lin, Tzung-Su Ding, Yung-Jaan Lee, Pei-Fen Lee
Summary: This study models the population trajectories of 107 breeding bird species in Taiwan and develops multi-species indicators for forest, farmland, and introduced bird species. The results show that most species did not show significant changes, but some forest and farmland species declined rapidly. Additionally, the introduced species indicator grew more rapidly than native species indicators, posing a risk to native bird communities and ecosystem integrity.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Ornithology
Da-Li Lin, Martine Maron, Tatsuya Amano, An-Yu Chang, Richard A. Fuller
Summary: Agricultural expansion poses a threat to biodiversity, and intensification of farming activities can decrease the diversity and abundance of farmland-associated species. This study developed an integrated approach using empirical data analysis and expert opinion to identify farmland-associated bird species in Taiwan. The results showed that the classifications of 104 species based on both methods were consistent, with 72.1% of the species classified consistently. The study highlights the importance of expert opinion in cases where empirical data are insufficient.
Article
Biology
Juho Jolkkonen, Kevin J. Gaston, Jolyon Troscianko
Summary: Fear in prey species is influenced by lighting levels, with low light reducing flight initiation distance (FID) and higher intensity illumination increasing FID. Artificial light sources have a greater impact than natural sources. The reluctance of Eurasian curlew to fly in low light is due to the risks associated with low-light flight and their desire to remain in valuable foraging areas. These findings highlight the role of artificial light in shaping the landscape of fear and its interaction with foraging decisions and flight costs.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Slade Allen-Ankins, Donald T. McKnight, Eric J. Nordberg, Sebastian Hoefer, Paul Roe, David M. Watson, Paul G. McDonald, Richard A. Fuller, Lin Schwarzkopf
Summary: Effective monitoring tools are crucial for tracking biodiversity loss and informing management strategies. Passive acoustic monitoring has the potential to be a cheap and effective method for monitoring biodiversity, but extracting useful information from long audio recordings is still difficult.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Brenda B. B. Lin, Susan Thompson, Richard Mitchell, Thomas Astell-Burt, Evelyne De Leeuw, Bin Jalaludin, Xiaoqi Feng
Summary: Urban parks provide various health benefits, but there is limited understanding about the different impacts of park size, facilities, accessibility, and management. This study aims to explore how different park qualities promote physical and mental health. Results from an online focus group of park providers and policymakers reveal the importance of a network of parks delivering different benefits and the need for co-design to cater to local contexts and stakeholders.
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Fleming, E. Bohensky, L. X. C. Dutra, B. B. Lin, J. Melbourne-Thomas, T. Moore, S. Stone-Jovicich, C. Tozer, J. M. Clarke, L. Donegan, M. Hopkins, S. Merson, T. Remenyi, A. Swirepik, C. Vertigan
Summary: Co-design, co-development, and co-delivery (Co-3D) are activities used in climate change science and adaptation projects, but their incorporation in practice is still being explored. This paper presents five case studies from Australia to examine the use and improvement of Co-3D. Findings show that without a clear understanding of Co-3D, it may be overlooked in planning or implementation. It is important to define and negotiate the meaning of "co-production" in different project contexts and evaluate outcomes and stakeholder experiences.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Joshua P. P. Wilson, Tatsuya Amano, Richard A. A. Fuller
Summary: The increase in drone use has led to a need for regulations on flights near vulnerable wildlife, but a lack of data on drone-induced wildlife disturbance has hindered these efforts. This study characterizes the disturbance caused by drones among mixed-species shorebird flocks to provide guidance for drone management near shorebirds. The researchers conducted drone approaches on roosting non-breeding shorebirds in Moreton Bay, Australia and found that the flight initiation distance varies depending on the species and certain factors such as drone noise, approach velocity, and distance. The researchers recommend careful regulation of drone use, evaluation of disturbance risk in drone surveys, and seeking alternatives in the absence of disturbance data.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Brenda B. B. Lin, Jess Melbourne-Thomas, Mandy Hopkins, Michael Dunlop, Nicholas A. A. Macgregor, Samuel D. D. Merson, Caitlin Vertigan, Rosemary Hill
Summary: World Heritage Sites are at risk from climate change, and three aspects of management-integrating pluralistic values, adopting holistic methods, and ensuring Indigenous leadership-can help conserve these sites. This systematic pivot responds to social and environmental dynamics and reinforces adaptation pathways by integrating evolving values, recognizing connections between cultural and natural values, and prioritizing Indigenous leadership, perspectives, and pathways.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Maldwyn J. Evans, Kevin J. Gaston, Daniel T. C. Cox, Masashi Soga
Summary: Understanding the research on human-nature interactions is important for researchers to gain insights into relevant topics, popular areas of study, and the distribution of topics across different disciplines, journals, and regions. Recent growth in research interest in positive human-nature interactions has been found, but it is biased towards high-income countries.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shawan Chowdhury, Myron P. Zalucki, Jeffrey O. Hanson, Sarin Tiatragul, David Green, James E. M. Watson, Richard A. Fuller
Summary: Insects dominate the biosphere, but their populations are declining globally. Extensive conservation efforts are required to reverse this trend. Protected areas (PAs) can provide protection against extinction, but the coverage of insect species within PAs is limited. A study found that 76% of globally assessed insect species do not meet the minimum target levels of PA coverage.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eduardo Gallo-Cajiao, Susan Lieberman, Nives Dolsak, Aseem Prakash, Ronald Labonte, Duan Biggs, Christine Franklin, Tiffany H. Morrison, A. M. Viens, Richard A. Fuller, Raphael Aguiar, Pedro Fidelman, James E. M. Watson, Cecile Aenishaenslin, Mary Wiktorowicz
Summary: Although ideas about preventive actions for pandemics have been advanced during the COVID-19 crisis, there has been little consideration for how they can be operationalised through governance structures within the context of the wildlife trade for human consumption. However, given the acceleration of globalisation, a paradigm shift towards prevention of zoonotic spillovers is warranted as containment of outbreaks becomes unfeasible. Here, we consider the current institutional landscape for pandemic prevention in light of ongoing negotiations of a so-called pandemic treaty and how prevention of zoonotic spillovers from the wildlife trade for human consumption could be incorporated.
LANCET PLANETARY HEALTH
(2023)
