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Advances and future directions of foetal finite element modelling in childbirth: from biomechanical interactions to clinical implications

Gusztáv Fekete Dong Sun András Kovács Yang Song Xuanzhen Cen Zhenghui Lu Xin Li Linxiao Shen Fan Li

Publication Name: International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology

Publication Date: 2025-01-01

Volume: 49

Issue: 2

Page Range: 139-168

Description:

This review aims to summarise the applications of finite element modelling used in labour mechanics and explore their clinical relevance in optimising labour management and intervention strategies. A systematic literature search was performed in accordance with the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines across the PubMed, IEEE Xplore, Web of Science and Elsevier ScienceDirect databases. Selected 13 studies were evaluated based on the methodological quality assessment of single-subject finite element analysis (MQSSFE). The review highlights the widespread use of whole-body foetal finite element models in childbirth simulations. Key factors in childbirth biomechanics include uterine contraction intensity, abdominal muscle forces, pelvic floor function, foetal head flexion, tissue properties, and descent trajectory. Finite element modelling offers key insights but faces challenges in accuracy, personalised anatomy, and clinical application. Advances in computational biomechanics, imaging validation, and patient-specific simulations will improve childbirth understanding, risk assessment and labour management.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1504/IJBET.2025.149597

Supplementary description of Liacarus neonominatus Subías, 2004, with remarks on the genus Liacarus (Acari, Oribatida, Liacaridae)

Andrey V. Soromotin Sergey G. Ermilov Jenő Kontschán Badamdorj Bayartogtokh Nikita A. Shulaev

Publication Name: Persian Journal of Acarology

Publication Date: 2025-01-01

Volume: 14

Issue: 1

Page Range: 115-127

Description:

The supplementary description of Liacarus neonominatus Subías, 2004 (Oribatida, Liacaridae) is presented, based on the material collected from soil and sand in a shrub-lichen tundra, Yamal Peninsula, Western Siberia, Russia. The main morphological traits of this species are summarized. The taxonomic status of some liacarid genera related with Liacarus is discussed, resulting in the following taxonomic proposals: Liacarus Michael, 1898 (= Dorycranosus Woolley, 1969 syn. nov., = Procorynetes Woolley, 1969 syn. nov., = Rhaphidosus Woolley, 1969 syn. nov.).

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.22073/pja.v14i1.86331

UNDERSTANDING THE CONTRIBUTION OF TURKIC PETROGLYPHS TO CULTURAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN CENTRAL ASIA: A SYSTEMATIC AND META-ANALYTIC PERSPECTIVE

Tamara Gajić Shakhislam Laiskhanov Duman Aliaskarov Kairat Zhoya Yerlan Issakov Zhulduz Nizamatdinova

Publication Name: Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites

Publication Date: 2025-01-01

Volume: 62

Issue: 4

Page Range: 2063-2075

Description:

The petroglyphs of Central Asia represent a distinctive form of symbolic and visual heritage that is gaining relevance in scholarly debates on cultural tourism, regional identity, and sustainable development. Although their archaeological importance has long been recognized, their integration into contemporary tourism planning remains conceptually fragmented and underexplored. This study provides a systematic and meta-analytic synthesis of scientific literature concerning petroglyphs in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. Through bibliometric analysis, it identifies dominant research themes, leading institutions, and international collaboration networks. The results confirm increasing interest in the educational, symbolic, and experiential tourism dimensions of petroglyphs. However, the review also highlights thematic and geographical imbalances, particularly the underrepresentation of certain regions and a scarcity of robust empirical studies. The meta-analytic component shows a moderate positive effect of petroglyph-based heritage on cultural tourism development. Kazakhstan emerges as the leading academic node in this domain. The study does not attempt to establish causality but seeks to clarify how petroglyphs have been conceptualized in scientific discourse over the past two decades. Bibliometric mapping shows strong correlations between publication volume and heritage-centered national strategies. Research also indicates that digital tools, such as 3D modeling and GIS, are increasingly employed to preserve and interpret petroglyph sites. Despite these innovations, community-based approaches remain limited, signaling the need for greater local engagement. By linking rock art research with tourism studies, digital humanities, and heritage policy, this article outlines potential directions for more inclusive, interdisciplinary, and empirically grounded future research. Ultimately, the findings support the notion that petroglyphs are not only remnants of the past, but dynamic resources for interpreting identity, enhancing tourism sustainability, and fostering cultural continuity within the evolving framework of regional development in Central Asia. These insights may guide policymakers, researchers, and cultural institutions in shaping integrative strategies. Further efforts should aim to connect heritage preservation with inclusive tourism, education, and long-term regional resilience. Strengthening regional cooperation and cross-border heritage initiatives may also amplify the role of petroglyphs in sustainable cultural development.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.30892/gtg.62406-1572

The Impact of “Neoliberal Culture” on Economic Development in the SEE Countries

Laszlo Vasa Yuriy Bilan Niksa Grgurevic Melica Delibasic Justas Streimikis

Publication Name: Montenegrin Journal of Economics

Publication Date: 2025-01-01

Volume: 21

Issue: 1

Page Range: 221-232

Description:

The subject of the paper is to point out the influence of the so-called "neoliberal culture" on economic development in the SEE countries and to explain the relationship between "neoliberal culture" and alternative institutions. In order to understand the topics covered by the research, the nature of the relationship between culture and institutions, as well as the relationship between culture and economic development, are additionally explained. The goal of the research is to ascertain the negative impact of the so-called "neoliberal culture" in SEE countries. It is based on the hypothesis that, with its hybrid and pseudo characteristics, it favored the formation and strengthening of alternative institutions, that is, a long-term socio-economic crisis. In addition to the usual methods of social and economic sciences, the descriptive method and the creation of logical images and schemes were mainly used in the work. In conclusion, the initial hypothesis was verified.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.14254/1800-5845/2024.21-1.17

Cybervetting and Digital Footprints in Talent Acquisition: A Media Narrative Perspective on Information Management in Recruitment

Varun Chotia Norah Albishri Nidhi Sahore Aradhana Galgotia Pap Martin Felicián

Publication Name: Journal of Global Information Management

Publication Date: 2025-01-01

Volume: 33

Issue: 1

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

Cybervetting is an evolving phenomenon and has witnessed a significant surge in its application across industrial sectors. It can be regarded as the practice of scrutinizing the database of the digital footprints of job candidates found on the Internet and social media platforms for drawing inferences about the eligibility of a prospective employee. The deliberations and debates in the news articles and media platforms are a rich source of data that represent the real time views and thoughts of experts and public on a particular theme. The study intends to identify the various dimensions of the use of cybervetting by recruiters and job seekers, the two most important stakeholders in the talent acquisition space. Also, the study identifies the important motivators for the use of this practice, the pertinent concerns, and suitable remedies for resolving them. The findings of the study offer valuable insights and evidence for cybervetting from the perspective of a recruiter and the job aspirant, in comprehending the complexities and intricacies of the digital identities.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.4018/JGIM.388745

Knowledge management and emotional labour in the Nigerian hospitality industry: moderating role of ethical leadership

Mohammad Fakhrul Islam Vitalii S. Nitsenko Friday Ogbu Edeh Collins Okechukwu Irem Gabriel Obasi Chidozie Udu Matthias Elom Egede Gloria Chinasa Nkwagu Desmond Neji Oben Obiageri Onwuegbule

Publication Name: International Journal of Learning and Change

Publication Date: 2025-01-01

Volume: 17

Issue: 2

Page Range: 205-229

Description:

The study investigated the moderating role of ethical leadership on the relationship between knowledge management and emotional labour in the Nigerian hospitality industry. The theories that underlined the work are the knowledge-based theory and emotional regulation theory. A cross-sectional research design was used, and primary data was obtained for the study, which was purposively drawn from 250 workers across a unit of hospitality firms. The data were analysed with partial least squares-structural equation modelling (PLSSEM) V4.1. The findings revealed that knowledge management correlated with emotional labour. However, it was also found that ethical leadership does not significantly moderate the relationship between the constructs. The study recommends that managers need to encourage the acquisition, sharing and application of knowledge to solving workplace problems.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1504/IJLC.2025.146617

Effect of Lubricant Aging and Flow Rate on Bifurcation Speed and Vibration in Automotive Turbochargers †

Adam Agocs Márk Pesthy Máté Boros

Publication Name: Engineering Proceedings

Publication Date: 2025-01-01

Volume: 113

Issue: 1

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

Lubricants significantly influence the performance and durability of internal combustion engines (ICEs), yet fresh oils seldom represent in-service conditions. To replicate realistic end-of-life scenarios, lubricants were artificially degraded in sufficient quantities for experimental investigation. This study introduces a methodology to evaluate the impact of altered lubricants on turbocharger dynamics under controlled laboratory conditions. A comparative analysis was performed on turbochargers operating with fresh and aged oils of varying compositions to establish correlations between lubricant properties and vibrational response. Particular attention was given to sub-synchronous phenomena and their implications for rotordynamic stability. Variations in damping and stiffness were assessed under constant pressure and temperature to support mathematical modeling of lubricant degradation and viscosity evolution. Experiments were conducted on a cold turbocharger test bench equipped with acceleration, speed, and displacement sensors, while a mobile oil control unit ensured precise regulation of inlet oil pressure and temperature.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.3390/engproc2025113014

The European Badger (Meles meles) as a Host for Ticks and Tick-Borne Pathogens in Peri-Urban Environments, Hungary

Jenő Kontschán Gábor Nagy Ágnes Csivincsik Nóra Takács Sándor Hornok Sándor Szekeres

Publication Name: Transboundary and Emerging Diseases

Publication Date: 2025-01-01

Volume: 2025

Issue: 1

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

European badgers are opportunistic animals that could serve as important hosts in the life cycle of hard ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) when entering peri-urban and urban environments. In this study, ticks and spleen samples were collected from badgers (Meles meles) found as roadkill between 2020 and 2021 in peri-urban habitats in Central Europe, Hungary. Altogether, 117 ticks, representing seven species (Ixodes ricinus, Ixodes kaiseri, Ixodes canisuga, Ixodes hexagonus, Haemaphysalis concinna, Alloceraea inermis and Dermacentor reticulatus) were removed from 49 badgers. Following assessment of suitability for obtaining spleen samples from the carcasses, DNA was extracted, and conventional or real-time PCRs were used to detect tick-borne pathogens in spleen samples of 38 badgers. Among protozoan parasites, two Babesia species, representing two phylogenetic groups, and Hepatozoon martis were identified. In addition, Candidatus Neoehrlichia lotoris, a novel Ehrlichia species (provisionally named as Candidatus Ehrlichia transdanubiensis), and Anaplasma phagocytophilum were detected in these tissue samples. The presence of these tick-borne pathogens in peri-urban mustelids indicate that they may provide a source for the infection of ixodid ticks which can in turn transmit these pathogens to humans or pet dogs in urban habitats. Thus, badgers pose an important epidemiological risk factor at the interface of sylvatic and synanthropic environments.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1155/tbed/1587951

THE ROLE OF GEOPARKS IN SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY APPROACH

Lóránt Dávid Botond Géza Kálmán Szilárd Malatyinszki

Publication Name: Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites

Publication Date: 2025-01-01

Volume: 59

Issue: 2

Page Range: 572-586

Description:

This study aims to explore the role of geoheritage in sustainable tourism development by integrating geosites into tourism planning and analyzing their impact on local economies, environmental conservation, and community well-being, and visitor relaxation. The study also examines how the principles of a circular society, which emphasize resource regeneration and human well-being, can be applied to enhance the sustainability and appeal of geoheritage-based tourism. A mixed-methods approach was used, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative analyses. Case studies from Azores Geopark, Jeju Island Geopark, and Marble Arch Caves Geopark were selected to evaluate the socio-economic and environmental impacts of geoheritage-based tourism. The results indicate that geoheritage-based tourism significantly contributes to economic growth and environmental conservation, particularly when supported by strong community involvement and infrastructure development. Statistical analyses revealed positive correlations between visitor numbers and economic benefits, as well as between community engagement and conservation outcomes. Additionally, the promotion of relaxation at geosites was found to reinforce both environmental stewardship and visitor satisfaction, aligning with circular society principles by creating a regenerative tourism model. Geoheritage-based tourism promotes sustainable development by balancing economic, environmental, and social dimensions. The findings suggest that successful tourism management requires careful planning, infrastructure investment, and active community participation. This study did not include a comparative analysis of areas that are underutilized in terms of both geoheritage and geosites with tourism potential, primarily due to limited resources and time constraints. Incorporating such a comparison would offer valuable insights into the key conditions required for the successful development of geoheritage-based tourism. It is anticipated that future research will address these limitations by broadening the scope of case studies to include a more diverse range of geographical contexts. Moreover, future studies should seek to integrate qualitative approaches alongside quantitative approaches in order to better understand the wider social and cultural role and impacts of geoheritage-based tourism, which can thus be an important tourism product worldwide.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.30892/gtg.59206-1438