Impacts of COVID-19 on the Transport Sector and Measures as Well as Recommendations of Policies and Future Research: Report on India

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Velmurugan S ◽  
Mukti Advani ◽  
Padma S
Keyword(s):  
Transport Sector ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Report

Library Impact Research Report: Understanding and Communicating Research Impact: The Needs of STEM and Health Sciences Faculty and Postdoctoral Researchers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Negeen Aghassibake ◽  
Lynly Beard ◽  
Jackie Belanger ◽  
Diana Louden ◽  
Robin Chin Roemer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Impact ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Library Impact ◽  
The University ◽  
Postdoctoral Researchers ◽  
Impact Framework ◽  
The Impact

As part of ARL’s Research Library Impact Framework initiative, the University of Washington (UW) Libraries explored UW faculty and postdoctoral researcher needs for understanding and communicating the impact of their work, with a focus on researchers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and health sciences fields. The project was designed to understand the challenges researchers face in this area, identify how participants in these fields define and measure impact, and explore their priorities for research-impact support. The project team conducted a survey and follow-up interviews to investigate these questions. This research report presents the project team’s methodology, findings, and recommendations for future research.

scholarly journals The Interplay between the Physical Internet and Logistics: A Literature Review and Future Research Directions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Safwen Ben Neila ◽  
Abderahman Rejeb ◽  
Péter Németh
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Logistics Networks ◽  
Sustainable Logistics ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
Physical Internet ◽  
Collaborative Logistics ◽  
Sustainability Challenges

In recent years, there is a need for new methods and frameworks for planning transport systems, improving their efficiency, and addressing globalisation and sustainability challenges. In addition, the use of existing capacities and infrastructure has raised significant issues in the transport sector. To achieve an economically, environmentally, and socially sustainable logistics ecosystem, Benoit Montreuil introduces the concept of “Physical Internet” (PI) to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of logistics networks. As a ground-breaking transportation philosophy, the PI aims to revolutionise freight and logistics transport. Moreover, the PI can enhance logistics productivity through the organisation of large-scale pooling. Similar to Digital Internet that conveys data, the PI strives to connect, synchronise, and ship regular modular containers from the point of origin to an exact destination, thereby creating robust and collaborative logistics networks. While the literature on the PI is relatively growing, there is still a lack of reviews that synthesise this knowledge body, identify current trends and gaps, and advance the research more broadly.  Therefore, this study aims to investigate the potentials of the PI for the development of sustainable logistics networks. Overall, 59 studies are selected from leading academic databases and further analysed. The review findings reveal that most scholars focus on the optimisation of transport at the tactical and organisational stage while devoting little attention to the contribution of the PI to the social sustainability of logistics compared to the economic and environmental aspects.

Behavioural Analyses of Gambling

1980 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. M. Saunders ◽  
P. E. Wookey
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Royal Commission ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Home Office ◽  
Specific Approach ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Sociological Approaches ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Factual Data

1978 was marked by the publication of two major reports on gambling, the Royal Commissioners Report (1978) and the Home Office Research Report by Cornish (1978). These are in many senses complementary publications. The Royal Commission presents a wealth of factual data on the various forms of gambling in the UK, and devotes only two pages to the psychology of gambling, in which reference is made to Cornish's report and endorsement given to the conclusion. Cornish offers an extensive and systematic review of psychological and sociological approaches to gambling with an interesting synthesis and suggestions for future research. The present paper is in no way attempting to parallel Cornish's exhaustive treatment of the subject, but rather to argue for and examine a specific approach to the problem of gambling.

scholarly journals Repeated Evaluations of Testes and Semen Characteristics in Two Binturongs (Arctictis binturong)

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zainal Zahari Zainuddin ◽  
Symphorosa Sipangkui ◽  
Mohd Farqhan Kelana ◽  
Yap Keng Chee ◽  
Mohamed Reza Mohamed Tarmizi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Habitat ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
Semen Characteristics ◽  
Reproductive Techniques ◽  
Secondary Objective ◽  
Conservation Breeding

The binturong is a medium size carnivore belonging to the Viverrid family that lives in dense forests of South-East Asia. In addition to the protection of this vulnerable species in its natural habitat (in situ), conservation breeding efforts (ex situ) aim at maintaining a good genetic diversity while increasing the number of individuals to reinforce wild populations. Both approaches require a solid understanding of binturong's basic biology. However, there is still a lack of precise information about reproduction. The objective of this brief research report was to analyze testicular sizes and semen characteristics at different times of the year to better understand the reproductive physiology and inform future conservation efforts. A secondary objective was to describe sperm cryotolerance for the first time in that species. Examinations of testes and semen collections were conducted on two adult males. While testicular measurements were relatively constant across multiple examinations, semen characteristics (volume, viability, sperm concentrations, sperm motility) varied between samples. However, incidence of sperm morphological abnormalities was consistently high. Sperm cryotolerance appeared to be poor but further studies are warranted. The present dataset will be useful for future research on binturong reproduction and for the development of assisted reproductive techniques and biobanking of germplasms in that species.

Carbon dioxide transport pipeline systems: overview of technical characteristics, safety, integrity and cost, and potential application of digital twin

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-41
Author(s):  
Ahmad Sleiti ◽  
Wahib Al-Ammari ◽  
Ladislav Vesely ◽  
Jayanta Kapat
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Data Driven ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Pipeline Transport ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Transport ◽  
Co2 Transport

Abstract Carbon dioxide transport from capture to utilization or storage locations plays key functions in carbon capture and storage systems. In this study a comprehensive overview and technical guidelines are provided for CO2 pipeline transport systems. Design specifications, construction procedures, cost, safety regulations, environmental and risk aspects are presented and discussed. Furthermore, challenges and future research directions associated with CO2 transport are sorted out including the large capital and operational costs, integrity, flow assurance, and safety issues. A holistic assessment of the impurities' impacts on corrosion rate and phase change of the transported stream is required to improve pipeline integrity. The influence of impurities and the changes in elevation on the pressure drop along the pipeline need to be further investigated to ensure continuous flow via accurate positioning of pumping stations. Although the long-experience in oil and gas pipeline industry forms powerful reference, it is necessary to develop particular standards and techno-economic frameworks to mitigate the barriers facing CO2 transport systems. Digital twins (DT) have potential to transform CO2 transport sector to achieve high reliability, availability and maintainability at lower cost. Herein, an integrated 5-component robust DT framework is proposed for CO2 pipeline transport systems and the future directions for DT development are insinuated. Data-driven-algorithms capable of predicting system's dynamic behavior still need to be developed. The data-driven approach alone is not sufficient and low-order physics based models should operate in tandem with the updated system parameters to allow interpretation and result's enhancing. Discrepancies between dynamic-system-models, anomaly-detection and deep-learning require in-depth localized off-line simulations.

scholarly journals Nutrition and cancer: prevention and survival

2018 ◽  
Vol 122 (5) ◽  
pp. 481-487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin J. Wiseman
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Research ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Processed Meat ◽  
Nutritional Interventions ◽  
Breast Cancer Outcome ◽  
The Impact

AbstractCancer is increasing worldwide. Patterns of cancer are also changing. The evidence is summarised in the 2018 World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research report Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer: a Global Perspective. The plasticity of cancer patterns implicates environmental factors as determinants of cancer, and nutrition influences key cellular and molecular processes that characterise cancer. Epidemiology identifies associations between aspects of diet, nutrition, and physical activity with one or more cancers; there is evidence for plausible mechanisms that imply that these are causal. Some nutritional exposures (alcohol and processed meat) are likely causal factors, but no singular factor protects against cancer (except dietary fibre for colorectal cancer). Cancer protection mainly derives from a systemic metabolic environment that promotes healthy cell replication and tissue integrity. Such a nutritional state reflects avoiding excess adiposity through healthy dietary patterns rich in plant foods (legumes, wholegrains, pulses, vegetables and fruits), with modest meat, fish and dairy, low in alcohol and salt preserved foods, and an active way of life, avoiding sedentary behaviours. Less is known about the impact of nutritional interventions in people with a diagnosis of cancer, but nutrition including adiposity and physical activity predict breast cancer outcome. Promoting healthy ways of life requires public information and education, but alone these do not generate change; a socio-political and cultural environment that is conducive to adopting healthy behaviours is needed. Uncertainties in the evidence offer promising directions for future research, but sufficient is known to act as a basis for public policy and clinical practice.

The challenges of gamifying CSR communication

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kateryna Maltseva ◽  
Christian Fieseler ◽  
Hannah Trittin-Ulbrich
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Concern ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Environmental Attitude ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Csr Communication ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
And Behavior

PurposeA growing number of research report positive effects of gamification, that is the introduction of game elements to non-game contexts, on stakeholder intentions and behaviors. Hence, gamification is proposed as an effective tool for organizations to educate their stakeholders about corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability-related topics. The paper aims to discuss these issues.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, the authors ask whether gamification can communicate matters of social and environmental concern. Based on three consecutive experimental studies, the authors show that there are boundary conditions to the effectiveness of gamified communication on stakeholder attitude, intention and behavior.FindingsThe authors find positive, negative and insignificant effects of gamification on pro-environmental attitude, intention and behavior. Based on these ambiguous results, the authors conclude with a call for more rigorous forms of designing gamified experiences to foster stakeholder learning and highlight and develop several such future research and engagement opportunities.Originality/valueThe study is the first to apply gamification to the context of corporate and in particular CSR communication. It is furthermore one of the first studies that actually research the effects of gamification empirically, and in controlled experimental conditions.

Assessing the development of combined heat and power generation in the EU

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Loreta Stankeviciute ◽  
Anna Krook Riekkola
Keyword(s):  
District Heating ◽  
Combined Heat And Power ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Emissions Reduction ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Times ◽  
Energy Economic Model ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – This paper aims to quantify the potentials for the development of combined heat and power (CHP) in Europe. Design/methodology/approach – To this end, it uses the TIMES-EU energy-economic model and assesses the impact of key policy options and targets in the area of CO2 emissions reduction, renewable energies and energy efficiency improvements. The results are also compared with the cogeneration potentials as reported by the Member States in their national reports. Findings – The paper shows that CHP output could be more than doubled and that important CHP penetration potential exists in expanding the European district heating systems. This result is even more pronounced with the far-reaching CO2 emissions reduction necessary in order to meet a long-term 2 degree target. Nevertheless, the paper also shows that strong CO2 emission reductions in the energy sector might limit the CHP potential due to increased competition for biomass with the transport sector. Originality/value – Given the proven socio-economic benefits of using CHP, the paper identifies the areas for future research in order to better exploit the potential of this technology such as the combination of CHP and district cooling or country- and industry-specific options to generate process heat.

Effects of an Interteaching Probe on Learning and Generalization of American Psychological Association (APA) Style

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan M. Slezak ◽  
Caitlin Faas
Keyword(s):  
Student Performance ◽  
American Psychological Association ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Average Increase ◽  
American Psychological ◽  
Traditional Lecture ◽  
Statistics Course ◽  
Undergraduate University Students ◽  
Initial Intervention

This study implemented the components of interteaching as a probe to teach American Psychological Association (APA) Style to undergraduate university students in a psychology research methods and statistics course. The interteaching method was compared to the traditional lecture-based approach between two sections of the course with the same instructor. Both teaching strategies significantly increased student performance on the APA Style knowledge relative to pretest performance, with a greater average increase and larger effect size for students exposed to interteaching methods. However, 2 months after the initial intervention, the application of APA Style knowledge to a draft of a research report resulted in no significant differences. Future research is warranted to determine conditions that result in enhanced generalization and retention of APA Style knowledge.

scholarly journals Ports, maritime transport, and industry: The immediate impact of COVID-19 and the way forward

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 250092
Author(s):  
Anas S. Alamoush ◽  
Fabio Ballini ◽  
Aykut I. Ölçer
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chains ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Maritime Transport ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Management Plans ◽  
The Way

The spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has led to the implementation of unprecedented global restrictions and strict safety measures. Countries and authorities imposed, inter alia, lockdowns, social distancing, border closing, prechecks, and personal protective equipment. Nonetheless, the restrictions had consequences for the whole transport sector. This study endeavors to investigate COVID-19’s immediate impact and the ensuing issues for ports, shipping, and the maritime supply chains and industry. Therefore, we conducted an exploratory review of various sources and, in addition, utilized our findings to conduct a case study to investigate the responses to the pandemic and issues arising in the Port of Aqaba/ Jordan. The way forward for ports to follow after the pandemic was also identified. The results of the analysis of impacts were categorized into 6 different, yet interconnected, attributes. Impacts illustrated how adversely COVID-19 shocked maritime transport, supply chains, and industry, and how the consequent restrictions complicated operations. Findings indicate that ports need to maintain resilience through the pandemic- the same is true for any future shocks- by building risk management plans and expanding the circle of cooperation regionally and globally, not only within the port, but also including the maritime supply chains. Furthermore, despite its unfavorable impacts, the COVID-19 pandemic is considered as the spark for the reconfiguration of shipping and port operations, particularly by integration of smart and digital technologies and by enhancing sustainability, e.g., climate change adaptation and mitigation. Along these lines, post-COVID-19 economic recovery and the way forward should harness socioenvironmental pathways. While the study provides timely analysis, including insights and lessons learned, which can inform policymakers and practitioners on the severity of the pandemic and future pathways, it also contributes to scholarly discussions by pointing out future research agendas that could guide further academic investigations.

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