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How do assessed values affect the transaction prices of homes?
No full textProperty taxes are commonly levied as a percentage of a home’s assessed value (AV). AVs should affect home prices through two opposing channels. On the one hand, an unexpected increase in AV implies higher tax payments, which should hurt a home’s selling price (tax channel). On the other hand, the increase should have a positive effect since AVs serve as reference prices (anchoring channel). In a quasi-experimental setting exploiting geographic variations in AV-publication dates and reassessment frequencies, we find that a higher AV leads to a lower transaction price, indicating that the tax channel prevails. Our results thus suggest an exacerbation of previously documented inequities caused by taxation
Approaches to preventing workplace sexual harassment of nurses or minimising its adverse consequences : a scoping review
Full text linkBackground: Workplace sexual harassment of nurses is a common problem worldwide, influencing nurses’ well-being and the quality of patient care. Widely applicable recommendations and specific guidance for health care organisations are lacking. There is a need for systematically developed and evaluated interventions to prevent and mitigate sexual harassment of nurses. Hence, this study aims to identify existing approaches to preventing sexual harassment of nurses or minimising its adverse consequences at the individual, organisational and network levels to provide a basis for the development of appropriate interventions.
Methods: A systematic scoping review was conducted, involving a systematic search of the literature in four medical databases in July 2024, complemented by a supplementary search including grey literature. All study designs and non-scientific sources referencing empirical or non-empirical research were included if they focused on nurses and approaches to preventing workplace sexual harassment or mitigating its adverse consequences. A thematic analysis was conducted, and a numerical summary was made to categorise the approaches and to quantify their frequency.
Results: Out of 3,912 records identified through database searches, 32 records published between 1984 and 2024 were included. Twelve followed the IMRAD (introduction, methods, results, and discussion) structure and were empirical. Of the twenty non-IMRAD records, only four included empirical data; the rest were theoretical or opinion based. Approaches to preventing sexual harassment of nurses or mitigating its consequences were situated at the individual or organisational levels, but none extended beyond a single organisation to address the network level. The approaches were analysed and categorised into eight domains: (1) ‘organisational culture’, (2) ‘infrastructure and working environment’, (3) ‘leadership’, (4) ‘guidelines’, (5) ‘reporting of incidents, (6) ‘education’, (7) ‘nurses’ approaches to reacting or coping’, and (8) ‘patient-centred approaches’.
Conclusion: A wide range of approaches at the individual and organisational levels are available to prevent sexual harassment of nurses or to minimise its adverse consequences, with education and reporting of incidents being the most frequently mentioned. However, for most of the approaches, research on their effectiveness and feasibility in practice is lacking. To systematically evaluate the approaches identified within different contexts, further research is needed
Workplace management
No full textThis text summarizes the foundations and principles of workplace management. Workplace management focuses on workspaces and workplaces, considering them valuable resources for efficient business processes and goal attainment. It views work environments as tools supporting individual work activities and organizational processes. Thus, space is considered an asset influencing work style and organizational culture. Workplace management integrates spatial factors with processes, culture, employees, and technologies, emphasizing the user׳s experience. The human-centered tradition of workplace management incorporates psychological theories and interdisciplinary approaches. It contributes value on individual, interpersonal, and organizational levels, influencing health, well-being, satisfaction, communication, collaboration, and innovation. Workplace change management addresses emotional aspects of workplace transitions, emphasizing user involvement. Workplace performance measurement and management link real estate costs with user-centered outcomes, emphasizing evidence-based decision-making for optimal organizational performance
Nudging in hospitality and tourism
No full textA nudge is a deliberate intervention in the design of a choice environment that influences people’s behavior predictably without prohibiting any options or relying on substantial economic incentives. Nudging is rooted in the finding that people have limited cognition, are prone to biases, and sometimes lack self-control (i.e., they have bounded rationality). Based on these circumstances, nudging aims to improve decision-making for the welfare of people and society. In the context of hospitality and tourism, nudges have been shown to be effective in guiding people to eat healthier and behave more sustainably. For example, displaying the social norm that most other guests reuse their towels has been shown to increase towel reuse. Such interventions can thus reduce energy use without reducing people’s freedom of choice. To avoid pitfalls and account for specific contexts, behavioral scientists have developed procedures to design, test, and implement nudges, enabling the use of these valuable tools
Overtourism
No full textOvertourism has become a critical issue in global tourism. Defined as the excessive influx of tourists overwhelming a destination, overtourism results in detrimental environmental, cultural, and social impacts. This chapter investigates the origins, implications, and management strategies of overtourism, with a focus on European case studies. Key factors contributing to overtourism include technological advancements, globalization, economic growth, and the influence of marketing and media. The consequences of overtourism encompass environmental degradation, cultural commodification, social tensions, and economic dependency. Various strategies to mitigate overtourism, such as regulatory measures, sustainable tourism practices, and community involvement, are discussed. The chapter concludes that a holistic approach involving technological innovations, policy development, and global collaboration is essential for managing overtourism and promoting sustainable tourism development
How can we sustainably assess the shelf life of EVOO? A systematic review on analytical strategies and food waste reduction
Full text linkNowadays, olive oil quality is assessed through a combination of physicochemical parameters and sensory evaluation performed by trained tasting panels. The International Olive Council (IOC) and Codex Alimentarius define the legal limits and reference values for these parameters. The current analytical methods used to characterize extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), are based on destructive chemical techniques that are time-consuming, require long sample preparation (highly skilled operators), resource-intensive and involve the use of toxic solvents, with marked environmental impact and costs representing an obstacle in the green transition. Additionally, many of them do not allow for real-time analysis or analysis in line with industrial processes. Furthermore, none of the currently established methods adequately address the qualitative deterioration of virgin olive during storage. Thus, quality evaluation should include not only regulatory criteria but also parameters related to human health, the formation of degradation products, especially with respect to storage conditions. In addition, attention should be focused particularly on the concept of secondary shelf-life, with the aim of reducing food waste of olive oil while characteristics still remain unaltered. In light of this, it is necessary to explore alternative analytical strategies that are rapid, non-destructive, and sustainable, capable of guaranteeing the quality and safety of EVOO, reducing food waste, and respecting the principles of environmental sustainability. This review aims to critically analyze the latest analytical methodologies applied to determine the shelf life of EVOO, with a particular focus on their potential contribution to reducing waste and aligning with the objectives of Agenda 2030
Realization of a family systems care unit : a real-life laboratory for clinical practice, education, and research at a Swiss university of applied sciences
Full text linkThe Family Systems Care Unit (FSCU) is a real-life laboratory including a counseling service for family-systems-centered therapeutic conversations with families with burdening health issues. Health care students and professionals observe these conversations for vicarious learning. Video-recorded conversations are used for research and educational purposes. Since 2020, the FSCU has been developed using project management and action learning strategies. As of June 2025, 34 families had used therapeutic conversations. Fifty health care students and professionals observed conversations and participated in the clinical team’s pre- and post-sessions. Thirteen students completed their master’s theses. A case vignette illustrates a family confronted with one family member’s decision to obtain medical aid in dying, demonstrating the interconnectedness of the FSCU’s clinical work, education, and research. The FSCU is a care model that addresses today’s health care and higher education needs. The objectives of this article are to present how this FSCU was realized over a 5-year project period
Systematic node fortification for enhanced supply network resilience : a real-world network approach
Full text linkPurpose: This study questions the need for more visibility to improve supply chain network resilience (SCNR). It investigates how disruptions propagate through real-world supply chain networks and evaluates the effectiveness of different strategies for fortifying key nodes against such disruptions. The aim is to identify practical, data-driven methods that enhance SCNR by prioritising critical nodes for protection using social network analysis (SNA) metrics.
Design/methodology/approach: Agent-based modelling combined with the susceptible–infected–recovered (SIR) model from epidemiology literature is applied to simulate disruption propagation in ten real-world supply chain networks. Fortification strategies are based on five SNA metrics and evaluated against random node selection. Fortification is implemented by increasing a node's resistance to disruption and accelerating its recovery, an abstract representation of real-world resilience measures such as redundancy, information sharing or collaborative strategies. Each scenario is tested under single-node and multi-node disruption conditions, with 100 repetitions per configuration to ensure robustness.
Findings: Targeted node fortification based on SNA metrics significantly outperforms random fortification in reducing performance loss. While page rank yields best resilience benefits on average, simpler metrics like node degree deliver nearly equivalent improvements, demonstrating that effective resilience strategies can be implemented without requiring full network visibility.
Originality/value: This research closes a relevant gap in SCNR literature by validating fortification strategies on realistic, large-scale supply chain networks, moving beyond idealised or synthetic structures. Findings provide actionable, scalable guidance for supply chain practitioners, demonstrating that even basic network metrics enable meaningful resilience improvements in complex supply chains
Access and barriers to reproductive mental health services : a mixed-methods examination of self-stigmatization, help-seeking motivation and experiences with primary or reproductive healthcare professionals
Full text linkObjective: Specialized reproductive mental health services help to alleviate symptoms of mental disorders associated with the reproductive system such as menstrual cycle, infertility, pregnancy or birth. However, people by reproductive mental disorders often do not receive the treatment they need or treatment is initiated after a long delay. The current study examined the process of accessing specialized reproductive mental health services in patients (mostly cisgender women) who just attended their first psychotherapy session in these services. Specifically, we examined the role of self-stigmatization related to mental issues as well as experiences with non-mental healthcare professionals and expectations regarding reproductive mental health services.
Method: The sample consisted of 106 cisgender female and 3 cisgender male patients who recently attended the specialized reproductive mental health service (called gynecospsychiatry). Data were collected using a mixed-methods design based on validated questionnaires and open-ended text questions in an online survey. Additionally, clinical information was obtained from the treating psychotherapists. T-tests and regression analyses were applied to quantitative data. Open ended questions were analyzed qualitatively using thematic analysis.
Results: Quantitatively, self-stigma was not significantly associated with the process of help seeking. Furthermore, our results suggest that merely being approached by primary or reproductive healthcare professionals was not associated with lower levels of self-stigma in our sample. Qualitative-analyses showed two major themes: 1) Not beating around the bush – clear words instead of overlooking or downplaying psychological distress, 2) Wanting to feel understood and accepted as opposed to condemned, judged, and devalued.
Conclusion: Based on these findings, recommendations were made for psychotherapists as well as primary or reproductive healthcare professionals about how those affected by reproductive mental disorders can best be supported to seek treatment. Further research is recommended with larger clinical samples of patients with reproductive mental disorders
Towards a maturity model for the industrial metaverse
No full textThe Metaverse is designated no less as the “next internet”. With futuristic visions in sight and fragmented use cases realized, scarce guidance is available on how to systematically implement the Industrial Metaverse. The aim of this paper is to develop a maturity model for the Industrial Metaverse. The developed model comprises 8 maturity dimensions [(1) Mirroring of physical and digital, (2) Interaction by Human-Machine-Interface, (3) Simulation and decision support, (4) Technology convergence, (5) Immersion (realism and user experience), (6) Real-time capability, (7) Ecosystem and interoperability and (8) Persistence)] across 4 maturity levels [(1) Elementary, (2) Emerging, (3) Extensive and (4) Exhaustive]. Being aware of restrictions resulting from general modeling, inherent maturity model weaknesses and operational limitations, for practice, the model helps to navigate, particularly assess the current status and provide guidance, while for academia, the model adds to the emerging knowledge base, representing the first of its kind