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2026 EN
Goldstein Jason S. · Gutzler Benjamin C. · Kough Andrew S.
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The last quarter century has produced a remarkable amount of scientific research on the data-rich and immensely important American lobster ( Homarus americanus ). In fact, more than 1000 peer-reviewed papers have been published on the species since 2000, advancing all aspects of lobster science, research, and management. Many of these efforts have been motivated by large-scale alterations in ecosystems in the Northwest Atlantic due to climate change, including changes in temperature, water chemistry, ecosystem productivity, and oceanography. These changes have driven researchers to focus on the many direct and indirect impacts that climate change has had on the most valuable single-species fishery in North America. The goal of this review is to provide a summary of the major findings in lobster science over the last quarter century, with an emphasis on how anthropogenic impacts and environmental modifications might impact lobsters and the lobster fishery in the future as well as to serve as a touchstone for the next 25 years within the context of a dynamic and changing ecosystem. This review also includes a summary of important topics and ideas for further research, especially those with knowledge gaps, in the hope that it can help guide future approaches to American lobster research and further improvements to fisheries management.
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2026 EN
Al-Thani Najla · Ahmad Elsalem Bilal · Wright Steven
Whistleblowing functions as an essential mechanism for accountability and transparency within the banking industry; nevertheless, its efficacy differs across institutional and cultural environments. This study investigates the impact of organisational culture, regulatory pressure, and procedural fairness on whistleblowing effectiveness within Qatar’s dual banking system, which includes both Islamic and conventional banks. Using institutional theory and Islamic ethical reasoning, data were gathered via a survey of 271 banking employees and analysed via hierarchical regression models. The findings indicate that organisational culture is the primary predictor of whistleblowing. Unexpectedly, bank institutional type (Islamic vs. conventional) does not significantly influence whistleblowing effectiveness, suggesting that formal bank classification alone does not account for variation in perceived effectiveness within this sample. The results indicate that the efficacy of whistleblowing is contingent on the interplay between formal regulatory frameworks and informal cultural norms, rather than solely on religious identification. This study enhances the literature on institutional and ethics-based governance by including faith-based values in the empirical analysis and provides practical recommendations for fortifying integrity systems in developing financial contexts.
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2026 EN
Katende Steven · Wokadala James · Asiimwe John Bosco
This study examined the effect of financial credit from Other Depository Corporations (ODCs), namely, commercial banks, credit institutions, and micro-deposit-taking institutions, on sectoral economic growth in Uganda. Using quarterly panel data from 2010/11 to 2023/24 financial years across ten economic sectors, we employed the panel ARDL-PMG model complemented with Dumitrescu-Hurlin panel causality test. The results reveal that commercial bank credit and micro-deposit taking institutions’ credit exert significant positive long-run effects on sectoral GDP, though the elasticities are relatively inelastic at 0.38% and 0.12% for a 1% increase in credit from respective ODCs. By contrast, credit institutions’ credit shows no significant long run effect. Additionally, credit from all ODCs showed no significant overall short-run effect. Robustness checks, including re-estimation of ARDL-PMG model with a sample of sectors and Prais-Winsten regressions with panel-corrected standard errors (PCSEs), confirm the stability of the findings. Policy implications point to the need for targeted and risk-sharing interventions, such as concessional lending to high-potential sectors, credit guarantee facilities and sector-specific subsidies through commercial banks and micro-deposit-taking institutions, rather than generalized interest rate reductions. These approaches can expand access to affordable credit, improve allocation efficiency and stimulate inclusive development.
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2026 EN
Mwaseba Steven Lee · Mwang’onda Emmanuel Simon · Donald Winnie Robi
This study explores the role of financial literacy in shaping rural–urban inequalities in Mobile Money (MoMo) account ownership in Tanzania. While digital financial services have expanded rapidly, the findings show that access alone is insufficient for equitable inclusion; the capability to use digital finance effectively remains unevenly distributed. Using data the 2021 Global Findex survey (n = 1,000) and applying the Recentred Influence Function (RIF)-Oaxaca decomposition, the study identifies a 0.150-point rural-urban gap in MoMo ownership. Approximately 67% of this disparity is explained by observable characteristics, with financial literacy accounting for 22.6%, a larger contribution than most other determinants, including mobile phone ownership, internet access and employment status. Regression results further show that the effect of financial literacy strengthens across income levels, highlighting that higher-income users convert financial knowledge into adoption more effectively than the poorest groups. These findings highlight that digital inclusion is both an infrastructural and capacity challenge. Addressing rural–urban and income-based inequalities therefore requires integrating targeted, pro-poor financial literacy initiatives into digital finance policy. Tailored approaches that strengthen foundational financial skills among low-income and rural populations can enhance meaningful engagement with MoMo services and promote more equitable participation in Tanzania’s digital financial ecosystem.
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2026 EN
Roberts Spencer S. H. · Urwin Charles S. · Regan James
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NFL teams may have an advantage over their opposition when players are more familiar with game-day temperatures; however, relationships between game-day air temperature and team performance had not been examined using official at-stadia air temperatures. Game data from 2017 to 25 were collected from NFL “Gamebooks.” Data were extracted for games contested by a team based in a cool climate >39° N (North teams, n = 17) against a team based in a warm climate <39° N (South teams, n = 15). Data extracted included game-day temperature (°C), game location (North, South), game outcome (win, no-win [relative to North team]), and point differential (points [relative to North team]). Mixed effects logistic regressions examined whether game-day temperature associated with game outcome, while mixed effects models examined whether temperature associated with point differential. Models were run for all games combined, and for games contested in North and South locations, respectively. North team win probability declined as game-day temperature increased (OR = 0.974, 95% CI [0.951, 0.997], p = .026), and North team point differential was negatively associated with temperature (β = -0.175, 95% CI [−0.286, −0.063], p = .002). Models run according to game location revealed that North team point differential was associated with game-day temperature for games played South (β = -0.152, 95% CI [−0.242, −0.063], p = .001). In NFL games contested by North (>39° N) versus South (<39° N) teams, North teams are less likely to win and have worse point differentials, as game-day temperatures increase. Research should explore whether behavioral or psychological adaptations to familiar game-day temperatures explain these findings.
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2026 EN
van den Broek Steven · Meulemans Wouter · Reimer Andreas
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Chorematic diagrams are highly reduced schematic maps of geospatial data and processes. They can visually summarize complex situations using only a few simple shapes (choremes) placed upon a simplified base map. Due to the extreme reduction of data in chorematic diagrams, they tend to be produced manually; few automated solutions exist. In this paper we consider the algorithmic problem of summarizing classed region maps, such as choropleth or land use maps, using a chorematic diagram with a single disk choreme. It is infeasible to solve this problem exactly for large maps. Hence, we propose several point sampling strategies and use algorithms for classed point sets to efficiently find the best disk that represents one of the classes. We implemented our algorithm and experimentally compared sampling strategies and densities. The results show that with the right sampling strategy, high-quality results can be obtained already with moderately sized point sets and within seconds of computation time.
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2026 EN
Jowsey Annaliese · Collinson Rachel · Gillespie Steven M.
This study aimed to explore the relationship of emotional intelligence, emotion regulation strategies and trauma symptoms with professional quality of life in forensic healthcare staff. A cross-sectional design sampled participants ( N = 100) who completed the Professional Quality of Life Scale, Los Angeles Symptom Checklist, Trait-Meta Mood Scale, and the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire. Multiple linear regression analyses were conducted. Results found that higher post-traumatic symptoms and lower emotional clarity, resulted in increased levels of burnout and compassion fatigue and reduced compassion satisfaction. Further research should consider the interplay between interpersonal and organizational factors in predicting quality of life within forensic healthcare staff.
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2026 EN
Dauber Sarah · Barrie Kadjatu · Hogue Aaron
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Perinatal substance use (SU) often goes unaddressed due to stigma and lack of access to treatment. Home visiting (HV) is a promising venue for integrating brief interventions to address perinatal SU. We evaluated a digital screening and brief intervention for SU that is tailored to the HV context (e-SBI-HV). The e-SBI-HV includes two digital sessions completed confidentially by clients plus home visitor facilitation protocols to promote e-SBI-HV integration into HV. The e-SBI-HV was pilot tested in New Jersey with 20 home visitors and 10 clients. A mixed-methods approach assessed recruitment and implementation feasibility, and program acceptability. Eighty-five clients were referred and 14 enrolled over 2 years. e-SBI-HV completion rates were 90% for digital Session 1, 70% for Session 2, and 72.5% for the facilitation protocols. Average acceptability ratings were 4.03/5.00 for Session 1 and 3.93/5.00 for Session 2. Qualitative interviews with home visitors and clients revealed implementation facilitators and barriers. Within the small sample that enrolled, feasibility and acceptability of the e-SBI-HV was supported. However, there were significant challenges reaching the target population. Qualitative interviews provided important feedback for refining the e-SBI-HV to improve reach within the HV setting, including the need for a prevention-oriented focus. While findings support the preliminary feasibility and acceptability of the e-SBI-HV, further research with a larger sample is needed to overcome significant implementation barriers and challenges identified in this study.
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2026 EN
Eriksson Erik · Kylén Maya · Ekström Henrik
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Feeling in control of one’s environment and perceiving one’s home as meaningful have been found to be associated with health and well-being among older adults. As longitudinal studies of younger-old adults are lacking, this study aimed to investigate whether this association exists over time among older adults around retirement age. Longitudinal data from a random cohort of community-dwelling older adults, ages 65–76 years ( N = 329), was collected from 2010 to 2016. The Meaning of Home questionnaire and the Housing-Related Control Beliefs questionnaire assessed perceived housing. Outcomes were change scores from a symptom checklist and the Short-Form 12, analyzed by stepwise general linear regression. Housing-related control beliefs were not significantly associated with changes in quality of life. Meaning of home was significantly associated with changes in gastrointestinal ( B = 0.039, p = 0.031) and metabolism ( B = 0.084, p < 0.000) symptoms. However, there were inconsistencies among the subscales of the instrument, as some were negatively associated and others were positively associated with the changes. The findings suggest that the perceived home environment does not prevent symptoms or maintain or improve quality of life among older adults around retirement age. This finding is of importance to further develop theoretical understandings of the environments’ role in healthy aging.
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2026 EN
Bistricky Steven L. · Lopez Alicia K. · Pollard Tarryn B.
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Bedtime procrastination (BP) is a widespread impediment to health-promoting sleep that negatively impacts college students. It might be effectively reduced through interventions that incorporate supported health behavior models and address BP-relevant cognitive and emotional factors. We recruited a diverse student sample reporting habitual BP and low self-compassion (SC) to evaluate a group virtual training meeting and home practices about self-compassion or sleep hygiene in relation to sleep, emotion regulation, and procrastinatory cognitions. The study showed evidence for feasibility, acceptability, reduced BP, and improved sleep. Analyses also supported moderated mediation, whereby the relation between increased self-compassion and decreased BP was mediated by improved emotion regulation for those with greater reductions in procrastinatory cognition. Additionally, findings suggest that integrating effective elements of SC and sleep hygiene into interventions that leverage social motivation and commitment may help reverse a cycle of self-criticism, emotion dysregulation, BP, and sleep-related difficulties for students in need.