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Emotional competencies and emotional coeducation amongst university students
Full text linkThis study examines the emotional competencies amongst 1,345 university students from three universities in northern Spain, focusing on emotional attention, clarity, and regulation by gender, academic discipline, and educational stage. Using the Trait Meta-Mood Scale (TMMS-24) as a measurement tool, statistical analyses, including normality tests, ANOVA, and t-tests, were conducted with the aim of identifying significant differences in emotional competencies based on these variables. Results indicate that female participants scored higher in emotional attention, while male participants excelled in emotional regulation, with no significant differences in emotional clarity. Social sciences’and humanities’ students showed the highest emotional attention scores, whereas technological sciences’ students led in emotional regulation. Postgraduate students outperformed undergraduates in both emotional attention and regulation, reflecting greater emotional maturity. These findings highlight the influence of gender socialisation and disciplinary context in shaping emotional competencies. and underscores emotional coeducation as a key strategy to reduce emotional inequalities and foster holistic development in education.peer-reviewe
A new species of Vitrinella Adams, 1850 (Gastropoda : Littorinimorpha : Vitrinellidae) from the eastern Mediterranean
Full text linkA new species of Vitrinella Adams, 1850 (family Vitrinellidae) is described from a site on the
Peloponnese peninsula of southern Greece, based on shells collected from bioclastic detritus. This
constitutes the first record of the genus Vitrinella in the Mediterranean Sea. The new species,
Vitrinella talayi n. sp., is characterized by its small depressed turbiniform shell with a deep and wide
umbilicus bearing two distinct keels. Its discovery site suggests it is non-native.peer-reviewe
The voices : Marija’s narrative on living with hallucinations
Full text linkThis paper presents how Marija copes with hallucinations through insight and self-reflectiveness. She hopes that
professionals and, most of all, persons experiencing “The Voices” benefit from her experiences and recommen dations. Marija approached us with this research aim. She wanted to be unhindered by guiding questions, leading
us to the Biographic Narrative Interpretive Method using a Single QUestion aimed at Inducing Narrative (SQUIN BNIM). Data collection involved three meetings and emails for five months. I-poems present Marija’s vivid and
evocative imagery and her narrative dominates the paper. Marija represents the ambivalent body of literature
regarding quality of life (QoL) and Voices, namely that insight and self-reflectiveness are not only coping
mechanisms allowing for self-sufficiency and independence, and a better QoL; but can also lead to more anxiety
due to deeper understanding. She declares that resilience, attitude, mentalisation, and spirituality are vital
coping skills and recommends some strategies she finds useful. She feels contained using structured daily
schedules and year-long planning. Her mentalisation allows her to distinguish which voices are real and which
are hallucinations, aware of a continuous challenge. Her belief in God gives her purpose, contains disappointments, and allows for value-based aspirations to create a purposeful and meaningful life that leaves her content,
with efforts to inspire others. These findings embrace human diversity and how professionals must continually
address a person’s uniqueness, not their condition.peer-reviewe
The digital nomad as a worker and a tourist
No full textDigital nomads are typically location-independent professionals who use
digital technologies to sustain employment while travelling. They are often attracted to
destinations with affordable living costs, pleasant climates, vibrant communities, and
high-quality infrastructure such as coworking spaces and reliable internet (Chevtaeva &
Denizci-Guillet, 2021; Vagena, 2021). Popular hubs include Bali, Chiang Mai, Lisbon, and
Medellín, which combine cultural richness with relatively low living costs (Hart, 2015;
Spinks, 2015).peer-reviewe
Market and regulatory challenges of the EU road freight transport transformation towards zero emissions
Full text linkPURPOSE: The main aim of the research is to identifying the key market and regulatory
challenges the EU road freight haulers currently face as well as indicating the main barriers
hampering their adapting to the restrictive requirements of the energy transformation.DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: At conducting this data-driven research, the following
methods were applied: 1. critical literature analysis, 2. factor analysis, 3. Date mining and
analysis, 4. market analysis and 5. comparative analysis.FINDINGS: The EU road freight transport playing key role in the internal land freight
transport market, generats at the same time the largest amount of GHG in the total transport
sector. Being under the restrict regulatory measures aimed at transforming it towards zero
emission, streives to achieve the EC targets in the scheduled time through the accelerated
development of electromobility. However, such a path towards decarbomization, is
associated with huge upfront costs, the EU road freight transport companies need to bear.
This capital-weak transport sector, characterized by low profitability and operating in highly
competitive, atomized polypoly-type market, however, is not able to carry out the necessary
replacement of the vehicle fleet driven by combustion engines by green electric trucks
without sufficiently high financial state support. It applies mainly to the CEE countries, being
strongly affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine.PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The current fast-track implementation of the EU road transport
decarbonization strategy, focused almost exclusively on achieving ecological goals, should
be revised. It should not only be extended in time, but also much more strongly than before,
take into account the economic and social aspects resulting from its implementation.
Otherwise, it may cause serious economic effects for all parties involwed in the road
transport chains and the EU economy, as well.ORIGINALITY/VALUE: Without bridging the gap between the currently overemphasized
environmental dimension and the economic and social ones of the sustainable mobility
strategy, it will not be possible to proceed smoothly towards decarbonising the EU road
freight transport.peer-reviewe
Open centers for irregular migrants in Malta : a case of substandard habitable shelters
Full text linkAn increase in irregular migration crossing from North Africa to Europe via the Mediterranean Sea has had an impact on Malta. Open centers can handle the influx, but due to the strongly negative rhetoric around immigration in the Maltese public sphere, investment in shelters for such migrants is meager. The research question this article attempts to address is whether these centers are substandard. The methodology employed includes consulting architectural drawings and interviews with professionals and other members of non-governmental organizations working with migrants. The findings establish that the basic infrastructure and general living conditions of such centers are indeed substandard, but with minimal interventions, they can be rendered livable. The article concludes with a set of recommendations that will improve their overall design. Although the number of migrants has dropped considerably in recent times, the country should be prepared for any humanitarian crisis, be it terrestrial or occurring at sea.peer-reviewe
Importance-performance analysis based on text mining
Full text linkPURPOSE: Importance-performance analysis (IPA) has gained significant recognition in
research of service quality. This study enhances the existing body of knowledge in three
significant ways. Firstly, the primary aim of this article is to demonstrate how to conduct IPA
using text mining techniques to analyze opinions scraped from the internet, eliminating the
need for extensive questionnaires (novel approach). Secondly, we propose a simple statistical
data adjustment technique based on the Cronbach alpha coefficient. Thirdly, we provide a
literature survey of the evolution of IPA in time.DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: The narrative review of literature subject was used as well
as three case studies applying novel approach to IPA in examples of three different hotels in
Poland.FINDINGS: We assessed the effectiveness of the novel approach through case studies of three
hotels of varying quality. In our opinion, all hotels were accurately diagnosed in the IPA
conducted.PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: We believe our approach is flexible enough to accommodate further
enhancements, including both the techniques for extracting information from text and
refining the IPA itself.ORIGINALITY/VALUE: IPA based on text mining is an interesting alternative to the traditional
approach which typically involves researching hundreds or even thousands of respondents
through personal questioning.peer-reviewe
Sequences analysis and identification of motifs in TTMV and TTMDV viruses : a systematic review
Full text linkOBJECTIVE: The goal of this study is to examine and assess the literature on the consensus sequence(s) in TTMV and TTMDV viruses, as well as their heterogeneity and features.METHODS: Published, complete sequences of TTMV and TTMDV were identified and retrieved using BLAST search. Bioinformatics tools such as ClustalW, phylogenetic mapping, and MEME were used to align and identify consensus sequences of these Anelloviruses.RESULTS: The complete genome and ORF demonstrated general sequence differences at the nucleotide and protein levels. The phylogenetic tree of TTVMV and TTMDV revealed a cluster of strains that diverge significantly. Furthermore, common consensus sequences (motifs) were also identified.CONCLUSION: These findings reveal significant structural variations between TTMV and TTMDV strains. They have a similar identity in terms of consensus or MOTIF in the sequences but are not organized in the same region. Instead, they are unique to all sequences that may lead to the expression of analogous proteins, even though their genomic length and genetic identity are vastly different.peer-reviewe
Abstract booklet : poster presentations – XI MMSC 2025
No full textBackground: Technology is reshaping the healthcare (HC) system and the relationship between the patient and the healthcare professional. In healthcare, there is wide agreement that digital competence is essential for professionals. However, what these common competences should specifically include for health professionals is still not clearly identified. Objectives: The aim of this research is to identify a best-practice digital competency framework for healthcare professionals. Methods: A systematic review based on the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) checklist was conducted. Literature published in English between 2014 and 2024 was searched in MEDLINE, PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, Scopus, ProQuest, BASE and the first 10 pages of Google and Google Scholar. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using Joanna Briggs Institute tools, while mixed-methods studies were appraised with the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Results: The initial search identified 9362 papers, of which 111 were included. Preliminary findings underscore the importance of developing a robust framework that encompasses technical and enabling competences for practitioners at various levels of the HC infrastructure. It isproposed that the framework includes the following key domains: (i) Leadership competences (ii) Procedural competences and (iii) Enabling competences. Discussion: Competency frameworks link professional practice, education, training, and assessment. Most studies list competences rather than develop structured frameworks, highlighting a gap in the literature. Existing frameworks rely largely on expert consensus, with few developed through rigorous academic methods. Conclusion: Adopting a systems-thinking approach could better capture the complexity of professional practice, guiding the development of more robust and effective competency frameworks for healthcare professionals.peer-reviewe
Guidelines on open spaces : outdoor sports
Full text linkOutdoor sports and recreation have long held a significant role in sustaining people’s physical and mental well-being and are essential components of a truly vibrant community life. Outdoor sports facilities can also provide further assets that benefit society. Spaces with integrated outdoor sports facilities can become spots where users meet outside work hours or as an alternative to staying home, forging social bonds. Multi-use sports facilities may even boost foot traffic for nearby businesses, serving as economic catalysts. Too often, physical activity is relegated to organised clubs or costly indoor gyms. This document urges a cultural shift – one where movement becomes part of daily life, supported by accessible, inclusive and well-designed outdoor environments. Within the Maltese context, open spaces that are flexible for outdoor sports are especially valuable. However, as discussed in the other LCA Open Spaces documents, the limited availability of public green spaces in Malta presents a significant challenge. The Local Councils Association (LCA) has long emphasised the need for a holistic plan of open spaces, centred around the community, within its ResidentFirst initiative. This document takes a similar approach to the other documents within the Open Spaces series. It first analyses different typologies of outdoor sports and the current status of outdoor sports integration across the Maltese Islands. It discusses Malta’s unique challenges and opportunities, as well as salient pointers for successful and effective sports spaces, drawing lessons from earlier LCA documents and international best practice. This is followed by a more action-oriented section presenting eight pragmatic steps which Local Councils and stakeholders may use to implement outdoor sports areas. The document concludes with some key reflections, highlighting the importance of putting residents at the forefront of planning and embracing a more collaborative approach to adopt a culture of outdoor activity across the Maltese Islandspeer-reviewe