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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anna Kurowska, Ilyar Heydari Barardehi, Sylvia Fuller, Richard J. Petts, Gayle Kaufman, Andrea Doucet, Cassandra Engeman, Anna Matysiak, Raffaele Guetto, Thordis Reimer, Tsegachew Degu Kasegn, Daniele Vignoli, Ann-Zofie Duvander, Shirely Gatenio Gabel
Summary: This study presents the Familydemic Cross Country and Gender Dataset (FCCGD), which provides comparative data on work and family outcomes among parents of dependent children in six countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. It allows for cross-country comparison of employment outcomes, work arrangements, division of unpaid labor, childcare experiences, and subjective assessments of work-life balance and family financial situation.
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Economics
Carly van Mensvoort, Gerbert Kraaykamp, Roza Meuleman, Marieke van den Brink
Summary: The study found that female supervisors and individuals living in countries where women hold a higher share of managerial positions exhibit less traditional attitudes towards gender in business leadership. Men's attitudes towards gender traditionalism in business leadership appear to be more susceptible to the country context compared to women.
WORK EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIETY
(2021)
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Business
Karen C. Kao, Sally Rao Hill, Indrit Troshani
Summary: The study found that consumer reactions towards online deal popularity for service deals differ between Australian and Taiwanese samples, affecting their purchase intentions. Australian consumers are impacted by high deal popularity, leading to lower purchase intentions, while Taiwanese consumers exhibit the opposite response.
JOURNAL OF RETAILING AND CONSUMER SERVICES
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
R. Arbolino, R. Boffardi, G. Ioppolo, T. L. Lantz, P. Rosa
Summary: This paper presents a novel approach for evaluating the performance of the industrial sector in terms of sustainability and circular economy. The proposed methodology involves constructing an Industrial Sustainability Index and four sub-indices to evaluate different aspects of industrial sustainability and circular economy interventions. It also includes a scenario-based evaluation to measure the gap between statistical observations and efficient solutions. The approach has been tested on 36 OECD countries and provides policymakers with valuable insights for identifying weaknesses and best practices.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
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Management
Vanessa C. Burbano, Olle Folke, Stephan Meier, Johanna Rickne
Summary: Understanding differences in nonmonetary work conditions is crucial for fully understanding individuals' well-being at work. A study explores the gender differences in meaningful work and finds that women generally have higher levels of meaningful work than men, which is correlated with the sorting of women into occupations with a high level of prosocial impact. Furthermore, the study suggests that the gender wage gap is partially closed in lower paid jobs due to the gender gap in meaningful work, but it has little impact on higher paid jobs.
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Environmental Studies
Annarita Colasante, Idiano D'Adamo, Piergiuseppe Morone, Paolo Rosa
Summary: This study proposes a new Waste Circularity Index (WCI) to measure the performance of waste management, and the results show variations in waste circularity among different European member states.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REVIEW
(2022)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Anne Schmitz, Ana M. Diaz-Martin, Jesus Yague Guillen
Summary: This study investigates patients' usage intentions of virtual doctor appointments and incorporates perceived security and perceived product advantage as two barriers to successful telemedicine adoption. An online survey was conducted with a sample of citizens from Germany and the United States, and the findings reveal that performance expectancy, hedonic motivation, perceived security, and perceived product advantage have significant effects on the behavioral intention to use virtual doctor appointments. Age and gender were also found to moderate users' performance expectancy and effort expectancy, and perceived product advantage.
COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Roman Koposov, Johan Isaksson, Robert Vermeiren, Mary Schwab-Stone, Andrew Stickley, Vladislav Ruchkin
Summary: The study found that regardless of the country, violence exposure has a negative impact on the school functioning of adolescents. Girls were more likely to witness violent events, while boys were more likely to become victims of violence.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Economics
Christian Bjornskov
Summary: The study explores the relationship between lockdown policies and mortality rates in the first half of 2020, using data from European countries between 2017 and 2020. The findings do not show a clear association between lockdown policies and mortality development.
CESIFO ECONOMIC STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Megan E. Marziali, Robert S. Hogg, Oluwamayowa A. Oduwole, Kiffer G. Card
Summary: The study found significant associations between Human Development Index and urban population with COVID-19 testing levels. Results suggest that social conditions and government capacity consistently play important roles in testing rates. International efforts are needed to assist low-HDI countries to support the global COVID-19 response.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
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Business, Finance
Fand Rehman, Russel J. Cooper
Summary: This paper introduces a method to expand the measurement of national well-being using purchasing power parity and Engel curve residuals, and provides a new indicator called "Effective GDP". The results show that this indicator reveals a wider disparity in well-being across economies.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rebecca Yang, Yukun Zang, Jiaqi Yang, Ron Wakefield, Kate Nguyen, Long Shi, Bambang Trigunarsyah, Fabio Parolini, Pierluigi Bonomo, Francesco Frontini, Dahai Qi, Yoon Ko, Xin Deng
Summary: Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) offer significant contributions to net-zero energy buildings by replacing conventional building materials and integrating into the surface of a building. However, fire safety is a vital concern, and this paper provides a comparison of normative frameworks applicable to BIPV modules in different countries. The findings highlight the importance of complying with both PV standards and national/local building regulations to ensure the fire safety of BIPV.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
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Engineering, Civil
Nina Verzosa, Stephen Greaves, Chinh Ho, Mark Davis
Summary: Preferences for travel survey methods vary across countries and socio-demographic characteristics, with Australians showing higher willingness to participate and females more likely to prefer diary-based methods. Respondents appear to trade-off effort and privacy concerns when completing traditional versus mobile-based travel surveys.
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Economics
Jose Ignacio Gimenez-Nadal, Jose Alberto Molina, Jorge Velilla
Summary: This paper examines the time spent commuting to/from work by workers in fifteen European countries, analyzing recent trends in commuting and the factors affecting commuting behavior. Results show a significant gender gap in commuting time, with male workers devoting more time than their female counterparts, and certain determinants of commuting time varying across countries.
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Economics
Amaia Palencia-Esteban
Summary: This article examines the impact of gender and immigration status on occupational segregation in Europe. It finds that male immigrants generally experience lower levels of segregation compared to their female counterparts, and the second generation of immigrants is less segregated than the first. The study also suggests that institutional factors, integration policies, and country-specific norms may play a significant role in explaining cross-country differences in segregation.
INTERNATIONAL LABOUR REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Lisa Holmlund, Therese Hellman, Monika Engblom, Lydia Kwak, Lars Sandman, Lena Tornkvist, Elisabeth Bjork Bramberg
Summary: This study identified facilitators and barriers to the coordination of return-to-work between primary care services, employees, and employers. Positive attitudes, open dialogue in three-party meetings, and a common ground for the sick leave process were facilitators, while unclear packaging, conflicts at the employee's workplace, and a lack of team-based work were barriers. The results emphasize the need for detailed coordination, qualifications and training for coordinators, and consideration of organizational factors in implementation.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Iben Axen, Elisabeth Bjork Bramberg, Anders Galaasen Bakken, Lydia Kwak
Summary: Recruiting sufficient and representative subjects is a common challenge in research that may impact the external validity of study results. The focus of the study is on addressing recruitment challenges and proposing solutions.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Susan Vorkoper, S. Sonia Arteaga, David Berrigan, Kevin Bialy, Andrew A. Bremer, Paul Cotton, Susan Czajkowski, Elizabeth Neilson, Stavroula K. Osganian, Charlotte A. Pratt, Le Shawndra N. Price, Derrick C. Tabor, Jenelle R. Walker, Makeda J. Williams, Nalini Anand
Summary: To accelerate the implementation of promising childhood obesity interventions, increased knowledge exchange and research collaboration is necessary. The NIH convened researchers from the United States and Latin America to share research results, challenges, and proven intervention strategies in order to catalyze new relationships and identify common research questions and strategies.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
David Berrigan, S. Sonia Arteaga, Uriyoan Colon-Ramos, Lisa G. Rosas, Rafael Monge-Rojas, Teresia M. O'Connor, Rafael Perez-Escamilla, Elizabeth F. S. Roberts, Brisa Sanchez, Martha Maria Tellez-Rojo, Susan Vorkoper
Summary: Childhood obesity is a significant public health challenge in the Americas, and addressing it requires valid and reliable measurements. Transnational collaboration could accelerate progress in combating childhood obesity in the region.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
David Berrigan, S. Sonia Arteaga, Uriyoan Colon-Ramos, Lisa G. Rosas, Rafael Monge-Rojas, Teresia M. O'Connor, Rafael Perez-Escamilla, Elizabeth F. S. Roberts, Brisa Sanchez, Martha Maria Tellez-Rojo, Susan Vorkoper
Summary: Childhood obesity is a serious public health problem in Latin America and the United States. Improving measurement tools, enhancing collaboration, and increasing measurement accuracy are key in tackling this issue effectively.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Susan Vorkoper, S. Sonia Arteaga, David Berrigan, Kevin Bialy, Andrew A. Bremer, Paul Cotton, Susan Czajkowski, Elizabeth Neilson, Stavroula K. Osganian, Charlotte A. Pratt, Le Shawndra N. Price, Derrick C. Tabor, Jenelle R. Walker, Makeda J. Williams, Nalini Anand
Summary: Research has shown the need to strengthen knowledge exchange and collaborative research to accelerate the adaptation and implementation of promising interventions in the field of childhood obesity. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) gathered researchers from the United States and Latin America to highlight synergies between studies in Latin America and those conducted in Latino populations in the U.S., aiming to catalyze new relationships and identify common research questions and strategies.
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Environmental Sciences
David Berrigan, Andrew L. Dannenberg, Michelle Lee, Kelly Rodgers, Janet R. Wojcik, Behram Wali, Calvin P. Tribby, Ralph Buehler, James F. Sallis, Jennifer D. Roberts, Ann Steedly, Binbin Peng, Yochai Eisenberg, Daniel A. Rodriguez
Summary: This paper summarizes the conclusions of a conference on health and active transportation in December 2019, focusing on research needs, evaluation of emerging technologies and policies, inclusivity, and equity. Through a conceptual model, the paper explores how to overcome barriers to the development and use of active transportation infrastructure.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Beth A. Slotman, David G. Stinchcomb, Tiffany M. Powell-Wiley, Danielle M. Ostendorf, Brian E. Saelens, Amy A. Gorin, Shannon N. Zenk, David Berrigan
Summary: This article introduces geospatial datasets and exemplary data in five environmental domains, aiming to facilitate further research on the potential environmental moderators of responses to weight loss interventions. It provides detailed methods and instructions for obtaining, cleaning, and summarizing the data, with a focus on walkability, socioeconomic deprivation, urbanicity, personal safety, and food outlet accessibility.
Article
Rehabilitation
Lisa Holmlund, Lars Sandman, Therese Hellman, Lydia Kwak, Elisabeth Bjork Bramberg
Summary: This study aims to identify the ethical issues that arise in the coordination of return-to-work among employees on sick leave due to common mental disorders (CMDs), and five themes related to autonomy, privacy, resources and organization, and professional values were identified. The main ethical issues identified include the risks of unequal access to and unequal support for the coordination of return-to-work.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lydia Kwak, Anna Toropova, Byron J. Powell, Rebecca Lengnick-Hall, Irene Jensen, Gunnar Bergstrom, Liselotte Schafer Elinder, Kjerstin Stigmar, Charlotte Wahlin, Christina Bjorklund
Summary: This study aims to explore the implementation mechanisms of a single implementation strategy and a multifaceted implementation strategy on the fidelity to the Guideline For The Prevention of Mental Ill Health within schools. A cluster-randomized-controlled trial will be conducted among public schools in Sweden, and a mixed-method design will be employed to gain a comprehensive understanding of the implementation mechanisms. The findings of this study will provide valuable knowledge for selecting effective implementation strategies based on specific determinants.
IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alexandra Budenz, Richard P. Moser, Raimee Eck, Tanya Agurs-Collins, Timothy S. McNeel, William M. P. Klein, David Berrigan
Summary: California's Proposition 65 requires businesses to display warning signs regarding the association between alcohol use and the risk of cancer. An update to these warning signs in 2018 had a small impact on knowledge levels in California compared to other states, and overall knowledge levels have decreased in recent years.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Selam Tewahade, David Berrigan, Beth Slotman, David G. Stinchcomb, R. Drew Sayer, Victoria A. Catenacci, Danielle M. Ostendorf
Summary: This study evaluated the association between built, social, and community food environments and changes in weight, physical activity, and dietary intake in adults undergoing a behavioral weight loss intervention. The results showed that environmental factors accounted for some of the variability in response to the intervention, suggesting that these factors may play a role in weight loss.
OBESITY SCIENCE & PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Kimberly A. Clevenger, Genevieve F. Dunton, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Karin A. Pfeiffer, David Berrigan
Summary: A study in the United States found that approximately 65-80% of elementary school students receive the recommended 20+ minutes of daily recess, but adherence declines by sixth grade, and there is limited data for middle/high school students. School policy and practice should align with CDC recommendations to ensure equitable provision of recess to all K-12th grade students. Comprehensive national surveillance is needed to inform policy and ensure the quality of recess.
JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Kimberly A. Clevenger, Melitta A. McNarry, Kelly A. Mackintosh, David Berrigan
Summary: This study investigates the associations between school recess provision and children's physical activity, weight status, adiposity, fitness, and endurance. The results suggest that a higher provision of recess is associated with a greater likelihood of children meeting recommended physical activity levels. However, there were no significant associations with weight status, adiposity, or fitness.
PEDIATRIC EXERCISE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Sundar Jagannath, Sosana Delimpasi, Sebastian Grosicki, Dane R. Van Domelen, Ohad S. Bentur, Ivan Spicka, Meletios A. Dimopoulos
Summary: Reduced doses of selinexor in the BOSTON study were associated with improved efficacy, tolerability, and quality of life.
CLINICAL LYMPHOMA MYELOMA & LEUKEMIA
(2023)
