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Mosses in Urban Environments as Passive Biofilters and Organisms Impacted by Asbestos-Contaminated Habitats

Gergely Zoltán Macher Dóra Beke

Publication Name: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Publication Date: 2025-06-01

Volume: 22

Issue: 6

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

Asbestos cement materials represent a persistent source of environmental contamination, particularly in urban areas where weathering facilitates the release of hazardous chrysotile fibres. Despite extensive research on the human health impacts of asbestos, ecological interactions remain poorly understood. This paper explores the dual role of bryophytes colonising asbestos cement roofing as passive filters that trap airborne fibres and as vulnerable organisms subjected to asbestos-induced stress. Using a synthesis of recent findings, we assess the capacity of mosses to immobilise chrysotile fibres through their dense, mat-like structures, potentially reducing local dispersion. Simultaneously, we examine physiological and biochemical responses to prolonged fibre exposure, including reduced photosynthetic activity and signs of oxidative stress. The findings highlight a paradoxical function of bryophytes: while they contribute to pollution mitigation, they also accumulate contaminants and suffer from sublethal damage. These interactions may have broader implications for contaminant redistribution, particularly through decomposition and trophic transfer. Understanding these dynamics is essential for advancing ecological risk assessments and developing sustainable remediation strategies in asbestos-contaminated habitats.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph22060838

Method of fundamental solutions formulations for biharmonic problems

Andreas Karageorghis Csaba Gáspár

Publication Name: Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements

Publication Date: 2025-06-01

Volume: 175

Issue: Unknown

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

We consider various method of fundamental solution (MFS) formulations for the numerical solution of two-dimensional boundary value problems (BVPs) governed by the homogeneous biharmonic equation. The motivation for employing the proposed techniques comes from the corresponding boundary integral representations. These are carefully analyzed in the case the domain of the BVP under consideration is a disk. The results of this analysis detect a potentially troublesome case in one of the proposed MFS approaches. Numerical results confirm the analytical findings for more general domains.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1016/j.enganabound.2025.106180

The Impact Beyond Academia: Patent Citations of the Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin

Lóránt Dávid Mehdi Dadkhah Mihály Hegedűs

Publication Name: Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin

Publication Date: 2025-01-01

Volume: 15

Issue: 2

Page Range: 223-227

Description:

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the technological impact of papers that Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin (APB) has published through patent-to-paper citations analysis. Methods: Current research uses a Scientometric approach to analyze patent citations to published papers by the APB. The Lens has been used for collecting patents that cited related papers. Some of the data analysis was conducted using the Lens analytical tool. Results: Results show that APB’s patent-to-paper citation rate is 32.39%, above the toxicology field average (6.15%) but below pharmacology (46.33%), indicating significant technological influence. APB contributes to both science and technology, attracting global inventors. Conclusion: The patent citations metric can be used to understand how a journal contributes to technological progress. However, these methods need to be standardized and promoted to understand a journal’s real value in technology contribution.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.34172/apb.025.45761

The potential impacts of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on China's high-carbon industries

Xiaobin Dong Xue Chao Wang Shiyu Wang Ruiming Xiao Ting Pan Keren He Changshuo Gong

Publication Name: Energy

Publication Date: 2025-10-01

Volume: 333

Issue: Unknown

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

The implementation of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is expected to have complex impacts on the upstream industrial chain, including energy consumption and carbon emissions. China, being the largest trading partner of EU, has been proactively dealing with the potential impacts, however, few studies have been conducted on this topic, especially in the high-carbon industries. By employing the STIRPAT model and Ridge regression as the primary analytical tools, this study endeavors to explore the driving factors behind the potential impacts of CBAM on these industries. The STIRPAT model and Ridge regression were mainly used. Results show that: (1) the embodied carbon emissions in their exports from industries of iron and steel, and fertilizer of China would slowly increase until 2030; (2) energy structure, energy intensity and the share of exports to EU are significantly influence the embodied carbon emissions; (3) CBAM would have the greatest economic impacts on industries of iron and steel, and aluminium; (4) The carbon tariffs of all four industries would decline under the low-carbon scenario, with the aluminium industry decreasing the most. It is expected that if the CBAM covers both the upstream and downstream industries products, more carbon emissions would be included in the scope of CBAM levies, resulting in potential higher carbon tariffs to China's high-carbon industries.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2025.137315

Determining factors for tourist arrivals in Hungary

Ferenc Bakó Marcell Kupi

Publication Name: Journal of Infrastructure Policy and Development

Publication Date: 2024-01-01

Volume: 8

Issue: 8

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

This methodologically focused study examines the relationships between inflation and unemployment rates, political stability, and tourism, with particular emphasis on the impacts on tourist arrivals in Hungary. The research aims to uncover the direct and indirect influences of these macroeconomic indicators on the volume of tourism, specifically international tourist arrivals. The significance of the study lies in the clear correlation between economic stability and labor market conditions with tourism volume, where rising inflation and unemployment rates negatively correlate with the number of tourist arrivals. This relationship is further strengthened by the observation that improvements in political stability enhance tourist numbers over the long term, while political instability, such as conflicts and terrorist acts, negatively affects tourism demand. These correlations are crucial for aligning tourism policy with economic policy, as macroeconomic indicators and the political environment directly influence both domestic and foreign tourists’ willingness to travel. The research methodology focuses on forecasting using Random Forest and neural networks, which enables more accurate predictions of tourism volume and supports informed tourism policy-making. The findings indicate that the development of the tourism sector is closely linked to economic growth and underscore the necessity of boosting tourism to expand employment and maintain economic stability.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.24294/jipd.v8i8.5862

Discrete time stability of augmented Lagrangian formalism based underactuated inverse dynamics control method

Ambrus Zelei R. Zana

Publication Name: JVC Journal of Vibration and Control

Publication Date: 2025-10-01

Volume: 31

Issue: 19-20

Page Range: 4445-4468

Description:

Stability problems of robotic systems arise sometimes suddenly, seemingly for no reason. The digital time sampling is often the main cause of these instabilities. Discrete models, which are capable of the prediction of stability, are available for low-degree-of-freedom template models of linear position and force control. However, for the inverse dynamics control of underactuated systems, the literature has a lack of generally applicable results related to the effect of time discretization. Several control approaches are available in the literature out of which a widely used one, the augmented Lagrangian formalism and its stability properties are analysed in this work. Theoretical stability properties are obtained for a generally usable, linear, underactuated, two-degree-of-freedom constrained template model. The actuator dynamics, the finite difference approximation of the feedback velocity and the filtering of the feedback data are considered in the model. These phenomena strongly affects the stability properties. The theoretically obtained stability maps are experimentally validated on an underactuated crane-like indoor robot. The position and orientation accuracy of the robot were assessed: the absolute position error was below 30 mm and the orientation error was below 3°.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1177/10775463241280339

Exercise Addiction: a Thematic Analysis of Self-Reported Cases for Clinical Insight and Prevention

Celal Bulgay Ignatius Darma Juwono Attila Szabo

Publication Name: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction

Publication Date: 2025-01-01

Volume: Unknown

Issue: Unknown

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

Exercise addiction (EA) is a potentially harmful behavioral disorder that remains clinically undefined, with research often relying on symptom-based models that overlook subjective experiences. This study reviewed 63 self-reported EA cases using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis to identify recurring experiential patterns that may go beyond the component model of addictions (CMA). Nine themes emerged: loss of control, diverse exercise engagement, identity fusion, emotional coping, social disconnection, health denial, gender disparity, compulsive quantification, and severe physical consequences. The findings provide ecologically valid insights into the psychological and social dynamics of EA. Some themes partially overlapped with the CMA, but also with obsessive passion and self-determination, highlighting the limitations of current research frameworks and the need for more inductive, person-centered approaches. The results have practical implications for prevention, early detection, and intervention strategies and contribute to the ongoing effort to establish clinical diagnosis criteria for EA.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1007/s11469-025-01549-4

Unveiling latent topics in the interplay of Circular Economy and Energy Transition: A Topic Modelling approach

Pasquale Marcello Falcone Patrizio Giganti

Publication Name: Resources Conservation and Recycling

Publication Date: 2025-06-01

Volume: 219

Issue: Unknown

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

The Circular Economy (CE) and Energy Transition (ET) are crucial solutions for addressing global environmental challenges caused by linear economic models and fossil-based energy systems. Both approaches focus on enhancing energy and resource efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts. This Topic Modelling-based review identifies latent topics within the CE and ET academic literature, tackling the challenge of subjectivity found in traditional reviews. Using Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA), six topics are identified. Each topic sheds light on how crucial elements – such as economic and social sustainability, technological innovation, material management and electrification, waste management, local development, and regulatory policies – are interconnected with CE and ET. Together, these elements contribute to a more cohesive and effective transition. The study emphasizes the need for coordinated strategies and targeted policies to ensure that CE and ET not only coexist but also complement and strengthen each other. This holistic approach is vital for fostering a sustainable future that balances economic growth with environmental conservation.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108318

Driving the Consumer Adoption of Halal Cosmetics: A Systematic Review Using PRISMA and TCCM Framework

Osmud Rahman Md Billal Hossain Furquan Uddin Md Wasim Raza

Publication Name: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

Publication Date: 2025-10-01

Volume: 24

Issue: 10

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

Background: The COVID-19 epidemic has fuelled increasing anxiety regarding the environment and religiosity. Moreover, the worldwide halal cosmetics industry is expected to experience significant growth in the years ahead. Still, the reasons that drove people all across to choose halal cosmetics are unclear. Objectives: The study aims to find factors influencing halal cosmetics purchases. Based on the findings, the review proposes a conceptual framework and new directions for future research in the context of halal cosmetics. Method: The PRISMA & TCCM framework systematically evaluates 51 empirical articles on consumers' behaviors regarding the purchase of halal cosmetics from Scopus between 2014 and 2024 for the review. Results: The review suggests forthcoming investigations to utilize Consumer Culture theory, Social Practice theory, and the UTAUT model. By highlighting patterns in halal cosmetics literature, the paper helps to guide future research in underexplored domains such as artificial intelligence and e-commerce. Practical Implications: The review contributes to the existing corpus of knowledge regarding the theoretical perspective of contemporary halal marketing through its proposed conceptual framework. In particular, scholars, academicians, and practitioners may delve into the reliable body of literature on halal cosmetics. Originality/Value: This study examines consumer behavior regarding the consumption of halal cosmetics. It pinpoints research gaps and offers future avenues using the TCCM framework. In addition, it provides the conceptual framework for measuring the behavior of halal cosmetics.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1111/jocd.70479