Abstract The health and well-being of older immigrants can be profoundly influenced by the neighborhoods in which they live. Considering that the physical and social characteristics of neighborhoods have the potential to either alleviate or exacerbate individuals’ mental health, the aims of this study were: (1) to identify perceived community typologies in older Korean Americans; and (2) to examine how these typologies are associated with feelings of loneliness and mental distress. We hypothesized that distinct community groups would be identified and that they would be differentially associated with mental health indicators as well as with background characteristics. Data were drawn from a survey with older Korean Americans aged 60 and older, collected during 2017−2018 in diverse locations (N = 2,138). To identify community typologies, a series of latent profile analysis (LPA) were conducted using 15 community-related variables in the three domains (neighborhood characteristics, social cohesion, ethnic attachment). After examining characteristics of the identified groups in relation to the study variables, hierarchical multiple regression models of loneliness and mental distress were estimated. Based on model evaluation criteria, an LPA model with five community groups was identified as the best fit. The five groups were identified as “safe/integrated” (10%), “safe/distant” (10%), “moderate integration” (38%), “marginal” (31%), and “vulnerable” (11%). Using the safe/integrated group as reference, the marginal and vulnerable groups were consistently associated with elevated feelings of loneliness and mental distress. The results suggest the need to understand profiles of community characteristics and their relationships with health/well-being among older immigrants.

ABSTRACT This study presents a novel approach to enhancing menu recommendation systems by integrating auto-tagging techniques for more personalized and context-aware dining experiences. Using a dataset of over 30,000 restaurant reservations from a South Korean platform (2010–May 2023), we analyzed 15,253 purchase records from 858 users. Users were clustered based on contextual factors like region, reservation time, and order commitment level, revealing 13 distinct dining preference patterns. Our multi-step recommendation process incorporates cluster weights, tag similarity, and past reservation data to generate personalized menu recommendations, particularly for travelers. Compared to a baseline model without tag-based filtering, our approach showed significant improvements in recall and mean average precision (mAP), achieving over a tenfold increase in both metrics. The base model's reliance on menu names limited its ability to analyze similarities accurately, underscoring its limitations. In contrast, our model leverages culinary tags to identify preferences at a granular level, enabling more precise and relevant recommendations. These findings highlight the potential of tag-based clustering to transform dining recommendation systems.

Exploring the dynamics of employee creativity in the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector is crucial for contemporary organizational studies, especially in the context of the Chinese culture. In this study we investigated the complex relationships among inclusive leadership, employees' happiness, personal values like altruism, and creativity within China's SMEs. The objective was to understand how inclusive leadership combined with happiness and altruism of the employees impact creative outcomes. Data were collected from 408 employees and leaders in the SME sector using a self-administered survey. We applied structural equation modeling using SMARTPLS software for analysis. We found that inclusive leadership significantly enhanced employee creativity, and this relationship was mediated by employee happiness. Employees' altruism was a key moderator, intensifying the effects of inclusive leadership on employee creativity. Theoretically, this research fills gaps in understanding leadership, employees' happiness, personal values, and creativity in an SME context. Practically, our findings emphasize the importance of nurturing inclusive leadership and focusing on employee well-being in guiding SMEs toward innovation and sustainable growth amidst evolving challenges.

Objectives The aims of this study were to identify a community typology in older Korean Americans and to examine how the typology is associated with feelings of loneliness and mental distress. We hypothesized that distinct community groups would be identified and that they would be differentially associated with mental health and background characteristics. Method Data were drawn from a survey with older Korean Americans aged 60 and older, collected during 2017−2018 in diverse locations (n = 2138). To identify a community typology, a series of latent profile analyses (LPA) were conducted using 15 community-related variables in three domains (neighbourhood characteristics, social cohesion, ethnic attachment). Results Based on model evaluation criteria, an LPA model with five community groups was identified as the best fit. The five groups were identified as “safe/integrated” (10%), “safe/distant” (10%), “moderate integration” (38%), “marginal” (31%), and “vulnerable” (11%). After examining descriptive characteristics of the identified groups, regression models of loneliness and mental distress were estimated. Using the safe/integrated group as reference, the marginal and vulnerable groups were consistently associated with elevated feelings of loneliness and mental distress. Conclusions The results suggest the need to understand community profiles and their relationships with health/well-being among older immigrants.

Objectives The study examined the mediating role of fall-related self-efficacy in the association between falls and mental health among older Korean Americans living in subsidized senior housing in the greater Los Angeles area. We focused on serious fall incidents (i.e. multiple falls or any fall with a fracture) and used symptoms of depression and anxiety as indicators of mental health. Method Survey data from 315 participants (M age = 79.4 years) were used to examine the direct effects of serious fall incidents on mental health symptoms, as well as indirect effects through fall-related self-efficacy. Results The mediating effect of fall-related self-efficacy was found to be significant in both models for depressive symptoms (B [SE] = 0.15 [0.07], bias-corrected 95% CI = [0.03, 0.31]) and anxiety symptoms (B [SE] = 0.11 [0.05], bias-corrected 95% CI = [0.02, 0.23]). Conclusion The mental health impact of serious fall incidents was shaped by older individuals’ perceived concerns about falls and confidence in performance. The findings highlight the importance of addressing fall-related psychological responses in preventing falls and promoting mental health among senior housing residents.

ABSTRACTThis study aims to investigate the main effect, and interaction effect of, camping regions and type of accommodation (i.e., general tent; glamping; camping car, caravan, trailer; car including general/modified vehicle) on campers' spending in terms of total, transportation, and accommodation costs. This study recruited a total of 3087 respondents based on the online panel who experienced camping between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021, in order to conduct two‐way ANOVA. Based on the analyses, the current study found a significant effect of the type of accommodation and camping regions on total, transportation, and accommodation costs. The significant interaction effect of camping regions and total, transportation, and accommodation costs suggests that a comprehensive understanding of campers' different needs for the type of accommodation in a diverse range of regions, specifically in Korea, is needed. As a result of the study, the practical implications for the operators of campsites were provided.

This study investigates the integration of global citizenship education (GCED) within the Christian worldview, focusing on youth education in the post-pandemic era. It underscores the necessity of GCED in addressing pandemic-exacerbated challenges and aligns its objectives with Christian values through scriptural exploration. Core competencies like empathy, ethical reasoning, and global awareness are examined from a Christian perspective, alongside practical applications in educational settings the post-pandemic. The study concludes with reflections on the potential impact and challenges of incorporating Christian perspectives into GCED, advocating for inclusive and diverse educational approaches in a post-pandemic world.

Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease are the two most common neurodegenerative diseases in the world, and their incidence rates are increasing as our society ages. This creates a significant social and economic burden. Although the exact cause and treatment methods for these diseases are not yet known, research suggests that Alzheimer's disease is caused by amyloid precursor protein, while α-synuclein acts as a causative agent in Parkinson's disease. The accumulation of abnormal proteins such as these can lead to symptoms such as loss of protein homeostasis, mitochondrial dysfunction, and neuroinflammation, which ultimately result in the death of nerve cells and the progression of neurodegenerative diseases. The medications currently available for these diseases only delay their progression and have many adverse effects, which has led to increased interest in developing natural products with fewer adverse effects. In this study, we selected specific keywords and thesis content to investigate natural products that are effective in treating Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. We reviewed 16 papers on natural products and found that they showed promising mechanisms of action such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and mitochondrial function improvement. Other natural products with similar properties could also be considered potential treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, and they can be consumed as part of a healthy diet rather than as medicine.

The monkeypox virus is endemic in Africa. However, the virus has spread worldwide since May 2022, and it has now been confirmed in 109 countries (as of September 22, 2022). Thus, an urgent investigation of the outbreak patterns of confirmed cases and evidence of viral infection is needed. This study investigated the spread of monkeypox in 109 countries, including 15 Asian-Pacific countries, by examining the number of cases, symptoms of infection, and the period between diagnosis and death.

AbstractThe promotion of low‐carbon lifestyles has led to increased emphasis on the sustainability of the hospitality and tourism industry and the pro‐environmental performance of employees in the workplace. This study examined the factors influencing the formation of employees' pro‐environmental decision‐making in the workplace by extending the traditional behavioral reasoning theory with global motives (attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control) and the norm‐activation model. The samples were hospitality and tourism employees. Findings of this study verified that reasons for behavior, reasons against behavior problem awareness have varying degrees of influence on global motives of employees to practice pro‐environmental activities, and the global motives and ascribed responsibility were further demonstrated as the significant indicators of personal norm that has a direct impact on pro‐environmental intentions in the workplace.