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Environmental Predictors Of County-Level Drowning Rates In Georgia, Jeff Turner

Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association

Background: Recent increases in drowning rates, both nationally and within Georgia, have led to renewed interest in the individual, situational/behavioral, and environmental characteristics that impact drowning. This study examines the association between two environmental characteristics, natural surface water coverage and public pools, on drowning fatalities and drowning-related ER visits by county in Georgia

Methods: We gathered county-level data on drowning fatalities and drowning-related ER visits and the number of public pools from the Georgia DPH, surface water coverage from the US Census Bureau, and demographic measures from the CDC. We conducted a linear regression analysis to identify how …

Evaluation Of The Metrological Characteristics Of An Ultrasonic Flowmeter For Water Resources, Makhsud Idrisovich Makhmudov, Uktam Farkhodovich Mamirov, Siroj Sobirovich Nurov

Technical science and innovation

This paper presents the results of evaluating the metrological characteristics of a developed ultrasonic flowmeter intended for measuring water flow in open channels. The study analyzes the main sources of measurement errors and classifies them into methodological, instrumental, additional, systematic, and random components. Experimental investigations were carried out to estimate the random and systematic errors under steady-state flow conditions. Using the least-squares method, the systematic error was separated into additive and multiplicative components, providing a basis for calibration and correction of the measurement results. The reliability of the developed measuring instrument was evaluated using the failure rate method based on …

Mathematical Modelling Of Nitrification And Denitrification Processes Based On Neuro-Fuzzy Bioreactor Models, Mirkhalil Agzamovich Ismailov, Boburbek Zokirjon Ugli Mannobjonov

Technical science and innovation

This paper presents the development and investigation of hybrid neural network and fuzzy models for the mathematical modelling of nitrification and denitrification processes in a biological wastewater treatment bioreactor. A comprehensive approach is proposed, integrating a mechanistic model of the ASM1/ASM2d type with neural networks (LSTM and Gaussian Process Regression), as well as a fuzzy control system based on an extended set of expert rules. A digital twin of the bioreactor was developed to allow for the prediction of the dynamic behavior of key parameters such as NH₄⁺, NO₃⁻, dissolved oxygen, etc. within a prediction range of 1 to 12 …

Improving Market Acceptance Of Agrivoltaic Implementation In Japan, Divya Suresh, Yuxin Qin, Kenichiro Hiramoto, Takuma Otaki, Abhishek Choudhury, Xiao Chen, Rajib Shaw

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Agrivoltaics (AV) enables the simultaneous use of land for solar energy generation and agricultural production. While AV has been widely studied from technical and economic perspectives, limited attention has been paid to market acceptance among farmers, particularly in Japan, where adoption remains constrained despite policy interest in renewable energy and rural revitalization. Existing studies identify regulatory, financial, and technical barriers, but insufficiently explain how farmer-level acceptance is shaped across different agricultural contexts or how project co-benefits can support adoption. This study examines farmers’ market acceptance of AV in Japan through a multi-case analysis of six projects in rice-cultivation areas, mountainous …

Climate Change Mitigation And Forest Conservation: A Sdg-Aligned Framework For Malaysia, Hui Nee Au Yong, Chuan Chew Foo, Maryam Kalhoro, Irfan Rashdi

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Climate change and biodiversity loss are interlinked global crises that require integrated governance approaches, particularly in biodiversity-rich countries such as Malaysia. This study develops and empirically tests a climate biodiversity sustainable development goal (SDGs) nexus model that integrates forest governance, carbon sequestration, Indigenous Ecological Knowledge (IEK), and sustainable practices to explain climate mitigation and biodiversity conservation outcomes. Survey data were collected from 412 respondents across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) to test the hypothesised relationships. The analysis examines direct, mediating, and moderating relationships among governance, social, technological, and policy factors. Forest governance …

Divorce And Related Factors ``Poverty And Early Marriage'' Referring To Phenomena In Indonesia, Andika Ari Saputra, Muslihati Muslihati, Im Hambali, Ahmad Yusuf Sobri, Farhana Sabri

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Divorce has emerged as a growing multidimensional social and public health issue in Indonesia, shaped by the interaction between structural and psychosocial vulnerabilities. Grounded in a structural–psychosocial framework, this study examines how poverty and early marriage contribute to marital instability and how psychosocial factors influence post-divorce psychological outcomes, with gender considered as a moderating variable. A cross-sectional design was employed involving 417 divorced individuals across multiple regions in Indonesia. Data were collected through structured surveys and in-depth interviews, and analyzed using descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression. The findings indicate that poverty increased the likelihood of marital instability by 3.5 …

A Scoping Review And Bibliometric Analysis Of Health Information Resilience, Wulan Suciska, Hartoyo Hartoyo, Anna Gustina Zainal, Dhanik Sulistyarini

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

The proliferation of digital health information has generated growing scholarly interest in understanding resilience within health information practices. This article examines the development of research on information resilience and introduces the concept of health information resilience using the ScoRBA method conducted in accordance with the PRISMA protocol and analyzed using the PAGER framework. A literature search was performed in the Scopus database to identify publications published between 2000 and 2025, and VOSviewer was employed to visualize the research landscape. The findings indicate that studies specifically addressing health information resilience remain limited in both scope and volume. The concept of health …

Risk Factors Of Double Burden Malnutrition (Anemia And Obesity) Among Adults In Indonesia, Apriningsih Apriningsih, Januar Ariyanto, Ismi Farah Syarifah, Riswandy Wasir, Abdul Rahman Ramdzan, Widya Andini

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

The Double Burden of Malnutrition (DBM), the coexistence of anemia and overweight/obesity, has emerged in transitioning populations and warrants targeted adult-focused strategies. This study aimed to identify factors associated with DBM among Indonesian adults across diverse urban and non-urban settings. A cross-sectional survey was conducted from July to September 2025 among 165 adults recruited via online sampling from West Papua (n = 84), North Sulawesi (n = 41), and Jakarta (n = 40). Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that covered socio demographic characteristics, nutrition knowledge, smoking habits, exposure to traditional food promotion, anemia-prevention dietary patterns, physical activity availability, …

Who Stepswise Risk Model For Noncommunicable Disease Control In Coastal Communities Of Makassar City, Ridwan Amiruddin, Wahiduddin Wahiduddin, Indra Dwinata, Andi Selvi Yusnitasari, Andi Tenri Abeng, Ruslang Ruslang

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) account for approximately 71% of all deaths worldwide and pose particular challenges for coastal communities owing to geographical isolation, limited healthcare access, and unique socioeconomic characteristics. This study aimed to develop a comprehensive NCD risk model using the WHO STEPSwise framework in coastal areas of Makassar, Indonesia. A cross-sectional study was conducted from June to July 2025, involving 138 adults aged ≥ 18 years from five coastal sub-districts. The WHO STEPSwise approach was applied in three steps: Step 1 (ques-tionnaire on demographic and behavioral risk factors), Step 2 (physical measurements), and Step 3 (biochemical measurements). Data were …

Determinants Of Hospital Efficiency Under National Health Insurance (Nhi): A Systematic Review, I Wayan Parna Arianta, Pujiyanto Pujiyanto

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Health financing reforms, particularly the expansion of National Health Insurance (NHI) schemes, have changed hospital incentives and increased pressure to improve efficiency. Evidence on the determinants of hospital efficiency under NHI remains scattered across countries, payment systems, and analytical methods, and a focused synthesis remains limited. This study aimed to synthesize empirical evidence on determinants of hospital efficiency under NHI. This systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines. searched PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, the Cochrane Library, ProQuest, and relevant official sources for quantitative hospital-based studies published through November 2025. Two reviewers independently screened studies, extracted data, assessed methodological quality, and conducted a structured narrative …

Family Farm Succession: Factors Of Business Transfer Intention, Shannon Dill

Journal of Extension

The transfer of farm assets across generations is essential for the continuity and sustainability of farming operations. As the number of farms decreases and the population ages, the need for effective succession planning becomes increasingly urgent. This paper investigates the factors influencing the intention to transfer family farm businesses, providing insights and recommendations. Four critical factors in farm transition were identified: (a) family dynamics and connection to the farm; (b) farm assets, abilities, and innovation for the future; (c) willingness and mechanisms to transfer the farm; and (d) barriers and conflict in farm transfer.

What Does It Mean To Be Entrepreneurial In Extension–And Does It Really Matter?, Julie Fox

Journal of Extension

Awareness of entrepreneurial application in everyday Extension occurrences can improve Extension's impact in a rapidly changing environment. An entrepreneurial spirit remains evident throughout Extension's history, beginning with the Smith–Lever Act of 1914 that created value by cooperatively mobilizing resources of federal, state, and county governments; land-grant universities; and communities. More than 100 years later, entrepreneurial actions continue to demonstrate Extension's commitment to recognizing opportunities, engaging stakeholders, and fostering innovation. With an increasingly diverse constituency, complex funding mix, multifaceted issues, and rapidly evolving technologies, the Cooperative Extension System, like other established organizations, can benefit from proactively advancing individual and organizational entrepreneurship.

Does Farm Size Matter In Agricultural Extension Programs? Insights From Us Agriculture Census Data, Pilja Vitale, Joshua Campbell, Jeffrey Vitale, Michael Patrick, John Garlisch

Journal of Extension

This commentary examines how farm size influences agricultural Extension programs in the United States, highlighting disparities between large and small farms. While large farms dominate production through advanced technologies and economies of scale, small farms are vital for food security, community well-being, and cultural preservation. Key differences include water use, labor, machinery, marketing, financial management, and food safety practices. Extension programs address these disparities through tailored initiatives such as financial literacy training for small farms and technology adoption workshops for large ones. This analysis emphasizes the need for targeted and inclusive Extension programming to enhance sustainability and equity across farm …

A Techno-Economic Analysis Of An Integrated Solar-Thermal Power Plant In Yemen, Abdulrazzak Akroot, Lina J. Talib, Isam E. Yousif, Miqdam T. Chaichan, Hasanain A. Abdul Wahhab

Polytechnic Journal

Interest in combined heat and solar power (CHP) systems has grown due to the rising demand for sustainable energy with low carbon emissions. One effective technical solution is the use of a parabolic trough solar collector (PTC) in combination with a Rankine cycle (RC) heat engine. The solar-powered Rankine cycle (SPRC) system is a renewable energy technology that offers high efficiency and clean energy output. This study investigates the techno-economic performance of an SPRC system designed for electricity generation in Aden, Yemen, a location with substantial solar energy potential. The proposed system includes parabolic trough collectors, a thermal storage tank, …

Renewable Research Frontiers In The Weight-Loss Evaluation Of 4-(4-Chlorobenzylideneamino) Antipyrine As An Eco-Friendly Corrosion Inhibitor For Mild Steel In Hcl, Mohanad Muzahem Khalaf, A. M. Mustafa, Ayad Abbood Abdulhasan

AUIQ Conference Proceedings

This study evaluates 4-(4-Chlorobenzylideneamino) antipyrine as an organic corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 1.0 M HCl using weight-loss measurements and SEM surface analysis. The inhibitor produced a clear concentration-dependent protection effect: the corrosion rate decreased from 0.452 mpy for the uninhibited solution to 0.014 mpy at 500 ppm, while the inhibition efficiency increased from 41.84% at 100 ppm to 96.90% at 500 ppm. The adsorption data followed the Langmuir adsorption isotherm, indicating the formation of a protective adsorbed layer on the steel surface. The calculated Δ Gads value of approximately -29.78 kJ mol-1 suggests spontaneous mixed adsorption involving both …

Recommendations For Preparticipation Cardiovascular Screening For Athletes In Saudi Arabia: A Consensus Statement From The National Heart Center, Saudi Heart Rhythm Society, And National Center For Sudden Death, Alwaleed Aljohar, Bandar S. Al-Ghamdi, Abdulrahman Y. Sabbagh, Fahad Almehmadi, Fayez Bokhari, Naeem Alshoaibi, Yahya Alhebaishi, Wael Alqarawi

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

Vigorous sports participation provides substantial physical and psychological benefits but may be accompanied by a small risk of sudden cardiac arrest and death in individuals with previously unrecognized cardiovascular disease. Preparticipation cardiovascular screening aims to identify athletes at increased risk, facilitate appropriate evaluation and management, and promote safe participation in sport. Despite growing international experience, no national recommendations have previously existed for Saudi Arabia. Recognizing the rapid expansion of organized sports participation driven by Saudi Vision 2030, an expert panel convened to develop consensus recommendations for the implementation of a nationwide preparticipation cardiovascular screening program. A comprehensive review of contemporary …

Academics’ Experiences Of Integrating Open Educational Resources Into Study Guides In Sri Lankan Distance Education, W.M.A.P. Sandamini Fernando, Fareed Mohamed Nawastheen

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Open educational resources (OER) can provide additional learning materials for distance education students. However, limited research has examined academics’ experiences of using OER in distance teacher education study guides. This study examined academics’ perceptions and experiences of integrating OER into the study guides of the Postgraduate Diploma in Education programme at a university offering open and distance education in Sri Lanka. The study used a survey design with 30 purposively selected academics involved in developing courses for the programme. Data were collected through a questionnaire containing 25 items rated on a five-point scale and three open-ended questions. The responses were …

From Consumers To Makers: A Community-Based Model Of The Diy Food And Beverage Kit Ecosystem, Mark Mitchell, Richard Martin, Sheila Mitchell

Atlantic Marketing Journal

The market for do-it-yourself (DIY) food and beverage kits continues to expand as consumers seek experiences that combine convenience, learning, creativity, and participation. This conceptual paper proposes a four-community ecosystem model consisting of consumers, makers, marketers, and consumption communities. Drawing on value co-creation, prosumption, experiential consumption, and diffusion of innovation theories, the model suggests that participation in DIY production transforms consumers into makers, fosters a maker identity, and encourages engagement in product-category consumption communities. Through sharing experiences and outcomes, participants attract new consumers into the marketplace, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of growth. The framework extends value co-creation theory by explaining …

Where Shoppers Look First: How Navigation Bar Design Shapes Visual Attention Online, James Coyle, Linh Nguyen, Lee Hillman

Atlantic Marketing Journal

Abstract

Despite the crucial role that a website navigation bar can play in affecting consumer behavior, there has been a lack of theory-driven studies to investigate how to most effectively design navigation bars. Grounded in cognitive fit theory and visual attention theory, this study investigates how the effects of navigation bar design and content can influence visual processing of an unfamiliar online retailer’s website. A total of 40 subjects participated in a controlled experiment in which we gathered eye-tracking data. We find that navigation bar placement strongly affects how quickly participants locate the navigation bar: an unexpected placement more than …

Reducing Cognitive Load To Strengthen Customer Engagement: The Strategic Role Of Digital Tools, Neda Mossaei, Maryam Tofighi

Atlantic Marketing Journal

This paper examines how advanced technological interfaces, particularly chatbots and augmented reality, influence customer engagement by reducing the cognitive effort required to interact with firms. As digital tools become increasingly embedded in everyday life, companies are leveraging these technologies to streamline communication, personalize experiences, and foster long-term relational outcomes. Guided by cognitive load theory, this study argues that minimizing mental effort in customer–firm interactions improve engagement by making interactions more seamless and intuitive. At the same time, relationship marketing theory emphasizes that reducing cognitive barriers can cultivate customer engagement, trust, and loyalty over time. Together, these perspectives suggest that implementing …

Digital Media And Its Effect On Domestic And International Copyright, Jasmine Martin

Latin American & Caribbean Law Review

This article explores the history of modern copyright law and identifies the pitfalls of a legal framework built around physical media, such as the doctrines of first sale and fair use. As markets have shifted to digital distribution, these doctrines have been weakened or displaced by licensing regimes that redefine ownership as limited access. The article argues that this transition has systematically eroded consumer rights, allowing copyright holders to impose restrictions through contracts and technological controls that bypass traditional protections.

Lessons From The Fall Of The Roman Empire: The Patent Law Edition, Emma Masters

Latin American & Caribbean Law Review

This article examines the crises threatening the U.S. Patent System through the historical lens of the fall of the Roman Empire, arguing that a loss of predictability and the hollowing out of property rights threaten to dismantle American innovation. Drawing parallels between the Roman Empire’s economic decay and modern legal trends, this piece explores how costly litigation—often surpassing millions of dollars—and the rise of “efficient infringement” among other troubling phenomena, act as a “tax” on innovation that disproportionately stifles small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The U.S Patent System’s original purpose of incentivizing innovation is being compromised by patent thickets, a …

Pandemic Power Plays: Environmental Deregulation & Erosion Of Indigenous Rights In Latin America During Covid-19, Sabrina Prado

Latin American & Caribbean Law Review

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped global politics. Many governments used their emergency powers under the pretense of maintaining public health and sustaining the economy. However, in Latin America, these powers were exploited and the pandemic became a guise for expanding executive powers and propounding corporate friendly rollbacks which weakens environmental protections and minority rights. This paper will examine how emergency laws were used to sidestep the democratic process and facilitate policies that benefited corporate interests at the expense of environmental regulation and indigenous rights specifically. Brazil, Colombia, and Bolivia were three countries whose leaders centralized power and accelerated environmentally destructive policies …

Fiscal Sustainability And The Courts In Colombia, Eleonora Lozano-Rodríguez

Latin American & Caribbean Law Review

This text offers a theoretical and conceptual approach to fiscal sustainability and to the mechanism of fiscal impact review. It also examines specific judicial cases where fiscal sustainability and/or fiscal impact review have been applied in areas such as social security, victims of the Colombian internal armed conflict, community mothers, and taxation. The article concludes that the difficult dialogue between law and economics has improved, though legal nuances still need clarification, and economic advantages or disadvantages remain to be measured. At times, the guarantee of rights prevailed (for example, compensation for Black, Afro-Colombian, Raizal, and Palenquero communities, as well as …

A Sociolegal Explanation Of The Judicial Reform In Mexico, Alberto Abad Suárez Ávila

Latin American & Caribbean Law Review

This paper aims to offer a socio legal explanation for Mexico’s ongoing judicial reform, which shifts from a civil career paradigm for appointing judges to a popular election model. Most scholars have explained the reform mainly because of populism and constitutional authoritarianism. They focus on the political and normative factors. I would like to broaden the perspective: using a sociolegal approach, I consider other relevant factors, including some economic context as well as cultural aspects, to provide a more comprehensive explanation of the phenomenon.

Algorithmic Law In Contemporary Brazil: From Cyber-Libertarianism To Constitutional Rights, Pedro Rubim Borges Fortes

Latin American & Caribbean Law Review

This article provides a reflection of Brazilian algorithmic law, exploring how law regulates algorithms by defining prohibitions, permissions, standards, and rights in contemporary Brazil. Importantly, the concept of “algorithmic law” implies a normative idea, that is, that law should regulate algorithms, defining prohibitions, permissions, standards, and rights. This study examines the ideological transformation of law and technology, as Brazilian society moved from a libertarian approach to a perspective of establishing protective legislation, regulation, and constitutional rights to technology users. It explains the ‘Civil Rights Framework for the Internet.’ the ‘General Data Protection Law,’ the legislative project of an Artificial Intelligence …

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Latin American & Caribbean Law Review

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J Mich Dent Assoc Oct. 2026

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

The October 2026 issue of the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association highlights advocacy, leadership, clinical practice, and practice management for Michigan dentists. The cover story examines how MDA advocacy led to the passage of Senate Bill 105, prohibiting forced virtual credit card transaction fees. Features include a profile on Dr. Raymond Gist, first Black ADA president; clinical guidance on caries management with Dr. Melissa Seibert; insights from the LEAD leadership program; and surgical mindfulness by Dr. Anish Gupta. Regular departments cover unlicensed employee legalities, supporting caregiver employees, open health insurance enrollment, and MDA organizational updates.

Assessing The Ability Of A Large Language Model To Perform Recall Searches Of Archival Finding Aids, Will J. Gregg, Perry Gowdy

Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies

This study assesses the ability of a large language model (LLM) to identify archival collections that fit a given research topic, known as recall searching, through searching finding aids. Recall searching can be a time-consuming and difficult process that relies on trying various combinations of keywords. Using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), a technique that enhances the reliability of an LLM by allowing it to reference a specific external dataset, the authors created a tool whereby an LLM answers queries related to more than 4,000 finding aids. The study assessed the performance of this tool by asking it to find collections related …

Procyanidin B2 Ameliorates Dental Pulp Inflammation By Suppressing Nuclear Factor-Kappa B Signaling Through Activation Of The Nuclear Factor Erythroid 2-Related Factor 2 Pathway, Ji-Yeon Jung

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