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Decision support systems for developing community-based tourism
Publication Name: Anatolia
Publication Date: 2026-01-01
Volume: 37
Issue: 1
Page Range: 176-194
Description:
This study explores decision-making processes in Community-Based Tourism (CBT) and proposes a framework for a Decision Support System (DSS) to guide rural tourism development. While tourism offers economic benefits and reduces inequality, many communities lack expert support in planning. To address this, the authors conducted a content analysis of research from the past decade using Scopus-indexed sources and Litmap mapping tools. An object-oriented approach was applied to identify key actors, indicators, and decision pathways in CBT. The resulting conceptual framework highlights how decisions are made and adjusted in rural tourism settings. This model serves as a foundation for a generalized DSS, offering communities a structured, adaptable tool for strategic planning and sustainable tourism management.
Open Access: Yes
Sensitivity Analysis of SAC 305 Solder Polycrystal Mechanical Parameters and Predicted Fatigue Lifetime with Different Grain Structures
Publication Name: Applied Sciences Switzerland
Publication Date: 2026-01-01
Volume: 16
Issue: 2
Page Range: Unknown
Description:
The microstructural behaviours of solder joints during thermomechanical stresses are still not fully understood, and the thermomechanical reliability of solder joints remains a research area for scientists. In many cases, the solder material is modelled as a homogeneous material in Finite Element-based lifetime estimation calculations, while the microstructural effects are neglected. The development of virtual lifetime estimation methods is required; these methods should involve grain structure and therefore provide accurate results for a variety of test cases under thermomechanical loading. This paper presents a meso-scale analysis of lead-free SAC305 solder polycrystals using DAMASK modelling of the grain structure of the solder material and emulating mechanical loading while investigating the mechanical response of the polycrystal. Our finding is that the orientations and grain sizes of the solder polycrystal have significant effects on the mechanical parameters, and these microstructural parameters could not be neglected, because the impact of these also has a very relevant impact on the estimated lifetimes.
Open Access: Yes
DOI: 10.3390/app16020704
From totality to hybridity and beyond: The challenges of state security systems in the context of the info-communication revolutions
Publication Name: Frontiers in Political Science
Publication Date: 2026-01-01
Volume: 7
Issue: Unknown
Page Range: Unknown
Description:
Contemporary security is increasingly defined by a matrix of hybrid threats, driven by info-communication revolutions that blur the lines between war and peace. Mainstream literature typically explains these challenges through the concept of ‘hybridity,’ focusing on post-Cold War technological and tactical novelties. However, this approach often lacks deeper historical and state-theoretical grounding. This study proposes a new theoretical framework by drawing a parallel between the current security environment and the 20th-century transformations analyzed by Carl Schmitt. We argue that the defining characteristic of contemporary security is not ‘hybridity’ but ‘totality.’ By reinterpreting Schmitt’s concepts of the ‘total state’ and the ‘partisan,’ we situate today’s challenges within a longer historical process of societal and political totalization, accelerated by the info-communication revolution. The analysis employs a qualitative methodology combining theoretical synthesis, historical-comparative analysis, and conceptual critique. Our analysis identifies a ‘total security environment’ characterized by three key attributes: (1) the complete fusion of military, economic, social, and informational domains; (2) the collapse of spatial and temporal constraints on state and non-state action; and (3) the systemic vulnerability of the state’s own normative and legal foundations. We demonstrate that hybrid threats are a logical manifestation of this total environment, representing ‘total threats’ that demand ‘total responses.’ By foregrounding ‘totality’ over ‘hybridity,’ this study provides a novel foundation for understanding and addressing contemporary security challenges. It suggests that effective solutions require moving beyond tactical countermeasures and rethinking statehood itself, focusing on systemic resilience, adaptable governance models, and societal preparedness. The historical experiences of previous security paradigm shifts offer crucial patterns for navigating this new era of total security.
Open Access: Yes
Smart Cities and Urban Sustainability
Publication Name: World Sustainability Series
Publication Date: 2026-01-01
Volume: Part F1269
Issue: Unknown
Page Range: 211-230
Description:
As more and more people live in cities, the problems of sustainability affect an increasing number of urban dwellers. Cities are extremely exposed to the consequences of climate change and can also be considered as one of the centres of human activity contributing to climate change and other environmental problems. Rapid urbanization affects all aspects of sustainability, environmental, economic and social, such as the growth of slums (or people living in poor housing conditions), increasing air pollution, noise pollution, urban heat islands, problems with water management and supply, inadequate basic services and infrastructure, and unplanned urban sprawl, which make cities even more vulnerable to disasters. However, with good urban planning and management, the world's urban spaces can become inclusive, safe and sustainable, and dynamic hubs of innovation and enterprise. Therefore, further investigation of the relationship between urbanization and the environment is of fundamental importance both for reducing human impact and for adapting to challenges of sustainability. Responsible development and perpetration of smart megacity results and technologies could contribute to the progress toward sustainable development pretensions. Technologies can serve as great opportunities for achieving sustainability, but at the same time can be also threats (e.g. through high energy demands).
Open Access: Yes
The impact of coordination skill development on Year 4 pupils’ mathematics performance and engagement
Publication Name: International Journal of Educational Research
Publication Date: 2026-01-01
Volume: 137
Issue: Unknown
Page Range: Unknown
Description:
Classroom lessons supported by physical activity improve primary school children's cognitive levels, attention and engagement. Research demonstrates that incorporating the development of coordination skills and associated tasks into mathematics lessons leads to positive changes in students' behaviour and their willingness to engage with tasks. The use of innovative tools and methods to support movement-based development in the classroom remains an under researched area. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an innovative sports tool and its associated motor coordination-based methods in the teaching of mathematics to Year 4 primary school students. Pupils from a primary school in a county town participated in the study. The sample was divided into experimental group ( n = 28) and the control group ( n = 27). The innovative coordination tool and its specific teaching methods was employed to support the teaching and learning process in mathematics over a 10-week programme. The effectiveness of this non-traditional educational tool was assessed through algebra and geometry worksheets completed before and after the intervention. Additionally, interviews were conducted with teachers and school leaders to gain insight into understand the broader impact of the intervention on the school. According to repeated ANOVA analysis, a small effect was detected for the variables of time and group. Additionally, a large effect was observed between the pre- and post-measurement within the groups, alongside a small effect between the groups. Significant improvements in both algebra and geometry variables were found in the experimental group from pre- to post-measurement, whereas no significant differences were observed in the control group. In-depth interviews corroborated the effectiveness of the innovative sports system across cognitive, affective and social domains, from both managerial and teaching perspectives. Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that 10–15 min of the coordination development programme inserted into lower primary school classroom activities over a 10-week period resulted in significant improvements in academic achievement and engagement in mathematics.
Open Access: Yes
Innovative Use of Concrete Canvas for Reinforcing Railway Substructures: Enhancing Load-Bearing Capacity and Stability
Publication Name: Acta Polytechnica Hungarica
Publication Date: 2026-01-01
Volume: 23
Issue: 1
Page Range: 71-90
Description:
This study investigates the application of Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mats (GCCMs), specifically Concrete Canvas (CC), to reinforce railway substructures. Combining waterproofing, durability, and ease of installation, CC addresses challenges in ballasted railway tracks, such as local failures, moisture, and dynamic forces. The research fills a gap in the literature on CC's dynamic performance and its comparison to geogrids. Experimental methods, including shear box and static plate load tests, revealed that CC increases load-bearing capacity by up to 72% and improves shear resistance through its semi-rigid interlocking mechanism. Robust under dynamic forces, CC ensures stability without deformation. Compared to geogrids, CC offers similar reinforcement, with added benefits like easier hydration and installation. The study concludes that CC is a cost-effective solution for reinforcing railway substructures and improving load distribution and stability. Future research should address environmental impact and integration with advanced materials for enhanced performance and sustainability.
Open Access: Yes
Environmental and socio-economic factors behind data provision in 17 citizen science projects
Zoltán Csabai
Marianna Biró
Judit Vörös
László Mezőfi
Barna Páll-Gergely
Zsuzsanna Márton
Zoltán Soltész
Zsófia Horváth
Bálint Halpern
Zsóka Vásárhelyi
Kornélia Kurucz
Bálint Pernecker
Gábor Földvári
Barbara Barta
Balázs Károlyi
Ágnes Turóci
Éva Szabó
Erika Juhász
Ádám Selmeczi-Kovács
Péter Lovászi
László Zsolt Garamszegi
Publication Name: People and Nature
Publication Date: 2026-01-01
Volume: Unknown
Issue: Unknown
Page Range: Unknown
Description:
Citizen science approaches in ecology have recently become increasingly popular. Although many advantages, such as the cost-effective collection of vast amounts of data, outweigh the disadvantages, most projects face difficulties, such as non-random sampling, pseudo-absences or various biases, such as detection/reporting biases or participant-related biases. To unravel some of the environmental and socio-economic factors underlying data provision occurring non-randomly, we analysed the geographically tractable record-level databases of 17 separate citizen science projects in ecology and conservation in Hungary. We matched the records to an independent administrative dataset to identify those environmental and socio-economic predictors that are expected to shape participant activity, which varies widely according to the purpose, subject and other characteristics of the projects. Despite the projects' variation, we were able to identify general patterns linking population density of a given municipality and the proportion of protected areas with participant activity. Both variables were significantly associated with the number of observations. If the most urbanised and densely populated capital was left out of the analysis, both the level of education and the proportion of elderly people were positively associated with the number of observations a project received. However, the relationship between a population's socio-economic status and participant activity varied greatly across particular citizen science projects. Our results highlight that citizen science participation is shaped by both environmental context and socio-economic characteristics, revealing systematic spatial biases in data provision. Our results thus provide new insights into the methodology and design of future citizen science projects. Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.
Open Access: Yes
DOI: 10.1002/pan3.70335
A novel hybrid decision support methodology for data-driven comparative analysis of EU macroeconomic performance
Publication Name: Journal of Applied Economics
Publication Date: 2026-01-01
Volume: 29
Issue: 1
Page Range: Unknown
Description:
This study aims to evaluate the macroeconomic performance of 24 European Union (EU) member countries for the period 2014–2023 using the data-driven Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) approach. In this context, an integrated weighting methodology combining Entropy and CRITIC techniques is applied together with Adaptive Standardized Intervals Based Alternative Ranking Technique (ARTASI) to ensure objectivity, stability and sensitivity in the analysis. In addition, in order to provide a comparative assessment of subjective and objective weightings in the study, opinions received from eight academicians who are experts in their fields are carried out with the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) approach. Evaluating countries across eight key indicators, the results demonstrate that integrating both weighting methods enhances the robustness of the rankings Malta, the Netherlands, Denmark, the Czech Republic and Ireland generally show strong economic stability over the period considered, while Greece, Italy, Spain, France and Romania show the weakest weak performances.
Open Access: Yes
Leadership in family-friendly organizations: how policies shape managerial decisions
Publication Name: Journal of Management Development
Publication Date: 2026-01-01
Volume: Unknown
Issue: Unknown
Page Range: 1-15
Description:
Purpose – This study aims to examine how leadership roles and symbolic capital influence the adoption, perception and sustainability of family-friendly workplace policies. Drawing on Pierre Bourdieu’s sociological concepts – particularly symbolic capital, social space and habitus – combined with behavioral economic insights, the research investigates how organizational hierarchy shapes leaders’ strategic framing and employees’ interpretations of family-friendly initiatives. Design/methodology/approach – The study employs a quantitative survey conducted in Hungary among 201 certified family-friendly organizations. The data were disaggregated by organizational roles (senior managers, middle managers and employees) and analyzed using descriptive statistics, cross-tabulations, ANOVA and chi-square tests. The theoretical framework integrates Bourdieu’s field theory and behavioral decision-making constraints. Findings – Results reveal that senior leaders are significantly more likely to perceive family-friendly policies as strategic priorities and associate them with core organizational values. Their symbolic capital reinforces policy legitimacy and cultural alignment. However, middle managers report practical challenges related to implementation and resource constraints. A structural gap persists between top-level symbolic commitment and operational realities. The study also highlights how leadership credibility and internal coherence are central to policy sustainability. Originality/value – This research offers a novel interdisciplinary contribution by bridging sociological and behavioral economic theories to explore symbolic and cognitive dimensions of leadership. It addresses a critical gap in the literature by focusing on the internal dynamics – hierarchical positioning, symbolic legitimacy and implementation constraints – that influence family-friendly workplace transformations.
Open Access: Yes
