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Economic Resilience Under Sustainability Uncertainty: Wavelet Quantile Insights From Energy Crises, Oil Market Volatility, and Supply Chain Disruptions
No full textABSTRACT Understanding the resilience of global economies amidst increasing natural and man‐made disruptions is crucial for effective policymaking in an increasingly uncertain and interconnected world. However, most existing studies analyze such disruptions in isolation, overlooking their compounded and interactive effects on economic resilience. This study addresses that gap by examining how sustainability uncertainty, energy market volatility, supply chain pressures, and oil market shocks collectively influence global economic resilience. Using monthly data from November 2002 to December 2023, we analyze six key indicators: the sustainability uncertainty index (SUI), the energy uncertainty index (EUI), real commodity factor prices (RCF), oil supply shocks (OSS), oil inventory demand shocks (ODS), and global supply chain pressure (SCP). These indicators are employed to assess their dynamic effects on the Global economic condition index (ECI), a proxy for resilience. A wavelet‐based approach is utilized to capture time‐frequency interactions and nonlinear causality among the variables. The findings reveal that the ECI is most strongly influenced by sustainability and energy uncertainties, particularly during periods of economic weakness, while SCP and OSS amplify downturn effects in the short term. In contrast, RCF shows positive long‐term associations with resilience, and SCP and the SUI display increasingly supportive long‐run relationships, which may reflect adaptive adjustments rather than causal stabilizing effects. These results underscore the importance of robust ESG frameworks, diversified energy strategies, and resilient supply chains with regard to supporting long‐term economic stability in line with global sustainability goals
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Full text linkThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Variations on the Author
Full text link“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
Appropriate Similarity Measures for Author Cocitation Analysis
Full text linkWe provide a number of new insights into the methodological discussion about author cocitation analysis. We first argue that the use of the Pearson correlation for measuring the similarity between authors’ cocitation profiles is not very satisfactory. We then discuss what kind of similarity measures may be used as an alternative to the Pearson correlation. We consider three similarity measures in particular. One is the well-known cosine. The other two similarity measures have not been used before in the bibliometric literature. Finally, we show by means of an example that our findings have a high practical relevance.information science;Pearson correlation;cosine;similarity measure;author cocitation analysis
Evolving appetites: current evidence and future perspectives in terms of meat substitutes in Europe
No full textConsumers are increasingly aware of the environmental and health impacts of their food choices, leading to changes in consumption behavior. This study examines the consumption patterns and behaviors of European consumers regarding meat substitutes and identifies factors influencing their acceptance as alternative protein sources. The study involved 5000 participants from four European countries—France, Germany, Italy, and Spain with data extracted from the Mintel consumer database in 2024. Results indicate that over 50% of consumers in these countries have reduced their intake of red meat, with a notable portion of German consumers adhering to a vegan diet. Across the sample, females significantly differ from males, as they consume less meat, tend to limit their meat intake, and show a greater interest in reducing meat consumption. Baby Boomers predominantly consume more meat and show less interest in reducing their meat intake compared to younger generations. Economic and sustainability aspects are key perceptions driving the perceived benefits of reducing meat consumption. Additionally, preferences for locally sourced products, meat-like taste and texture, and natural ingredients are primary considerations when purchasing meat substitutes. Fish substitutes were rated as popular meat substitutes in France, Italy, and Spain, while breaded or battered meat/poultry substitutes were the most popular choice in Germany. Insights from this study are valuable for market researchers and the food industry, offering guidance on supplying appealing and sustainable protein alternatives that encourage a shift toward healthier and more sustainable consumption behavior.Postprint (published version
Attitudes, willingness to pay, and sensory evaluations of consumers for innovative legume-based gnocchi products
No full textGrowing concerns about the negative impacts of animal-derived products on health, animal welfare, and the environment have driven the increasing popularity of plant-based foods. Understanding consumer preferences and acceptance is essential in this context. This study examines consumer responses to innovative legume-based flours through the development of multiple gnocchi products. The Becker-DeGroot-Marschak (BDM) mechanism was used as an auction method to assess consumers’ willingness to pay (WTP) following a hedonic evaluation test involving 127 Spanish consumers. The study revealed that most consumers demonstrate high environmental concern and substantial trust in the benefits of plant-based products, yet their attitudes toward these products remain moderate. Notably, product sampling negatively affected WTP for legume-based gnocchi. Key factors influencing WTP included education, income, financial situation, government support, environmental concerns, perceived risks, flavor, and color. This study provides initial insights into consumer attitudes and WTP for legume-based products in Spain. The findings are valuable for producers and marketers promoting environmentally sustainable food production and consumption. They also offer guidance for successfully introducing and marketing plant-based products in the Spanish market. Future research should address study limitations and further explore consumer behavior to deepen understanding in this area
Dispelling the Myths Behind First-author Citation Counts
Full text linkWe conducted a full-scale evaluative citation analysis study of scholars in the XML research field to explore just how different from each other author rankings resulting from different citation counting methods actually are, and to demonstrate the capability of emerging data and tools on the Web in supporting more realistic citation counting methods. Our results contest some common arguments for the continued
use of first-author citation counts in the evaluation of scholars, such as high correlations between author rankings by first-author citation counts and other citation
counting methods, and high costs of using more realistic citation counting methods that are not well-supported by the ISI databases. It is argued that increasingly available digital full text research papers make it possible for citation analysis studies to go beyond what the ISI databases have directly supported and to employ more
sophisticated methods
koamabayili/VECTRON-author-checklist: VECTRON author checklist
No full textWe have done our best to complete the author checklist relating to the use of animals in the hut study. Note that the objective for the hut study was to evaluate the IRS treatment applications for residual efficacy against Anopheles mosquitoes, including the local An. coluzzii mosquito population. Cows were only used to attract mosquitoes into the huts and no tests were carried out directly on the cows. The author checklist is intended for use with studies where experiments are carried out on animals, which is why we have had such difficulty in completing this for the hut study, as many of the questions do not relate to how the cows were used
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