Brant von Goble
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Publications - 2
Motorcycle/Donorcycle: Improving Motorcyclist Safety in Győr, Hungary †
Publication Name: Engineering Proceedings
Publication Date: 2024-01-01
Volume: 79
Issue: 1
Page Range: Unknown
Description:
Due to their high fatality rate, motorcycles, often referred to as “donorcycles” in the U.S., present unique safety challenges. In Hungary, motorcycle safety remains a critical issue despite a relatively low per capita rate of motor vehicle deaths, largely due to limited ownership and recognition. This study examines historical trends in motorcycle use in Hungary and the economic factors influencing their current prevalence. By emphasizing the crucial role of helmets and safety gear, road conditions, and environmental factors, this paper provides actionable recommendations to improve motorcycle safety in Győr and the surrounding regions. Implementing these recommendations stands to significantly reduce accidents and save lives, ensuring safer roads for all.
Open Access: Yes
Wide Open Spaces: How Low-Context Cultures Foster Creativity
Publication Name: International Scientific Business Conference Limen Leadership Innovation Management and Economics Integrated Politics of Research
Publication Date: 2024-01-01
Volume: 2024
Issue: Unknown
Page Range: Unknown
Description:
Why are some cultures more creatively productive than others? This paper explores this question through the framework of high-and low-context cultures. It argues that low-context cultures—where listeners are assumed to have minimal background knowledge or implicit understanding—foster creativity by forcing evaluation of a larger mental search space and encouraging speakers to assess and present their ideas explicitly. High-context cultures pro-mote seamless communication through shared understanding, but they may inadvertently stifle creativity by limiting the mental flexibility of presenters and audiences. They also tend to enforce conformity to cultural expectations. This paper concludes with recommendations to nurture originality and non-traditional thinking in high-context cultures.
Open Access: Yes