Correspondence Factor Analysis Research Articles

Analysis of the determinants of the regeneration and growth of Cedar Atlas (Cedrus atlantica (Endl.) Manetti ex Carrière), an endangered endemic taxon in Morocco-Case of the Middle Atlas forests

Abstract In the present study, the Azrou cedar Atlas forest (Cedrus atlantica), taken as a case study of the Middle Atlas forest, show a regressive evolution both in time and in space. Although this forest has been the subject of several successive regeneration attempts, its condition is far from satisfactory. The present study focuses on a statistical and Correspondence factor analysis (CFA) to highlight the main determinants of this regeneration and Cedar Atlas growth. The results obtained revealed three classes of regeneration, namely (1) a group of poor regeneration, (2) a group of no regeneration, and (3) a group of average to good regeneration. Indeed, the regeneration of Cedar Atlas forests is linked to certain biophysical and socio-economic descriptors. Analysis of variance (ANOVA), Scheffé test and stepwise regression showed also that the soil depth, stand density, and basal area are the determinant variables that best explain the Atlas cedar growth. To this end, a profound reflection on the vectors of change must be imposed in order to lead to the conservation and sustainable management of Cedar Atlas forests in Morocco. New approaches to forest management are needed.

Determinants of physical activity commitment in adolescents and young adults with cancer: sociological protocol for a hospital-based mixed methods study (ETAPE-AJA)

IntroductionAdolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer undergo physical transformations due to disease and treatments occurring alongside puberty and adolescence. Although physical activity is recommended for its benefits, its practice...

Characterization of land use, from a social, economic and environmental dynamics

Characterization of land use, from a social, economic and environmental dynamics

Menstrual health under the scientific microscope: Text mining analysis.

Menstrual health represents an interdisciplinary concern that necessitates a broad, integrated understanding beyond its biological foundations, encompassing social, psychological, and cultural dimensions. This study examines whether the corpus of scientific literature from 1970 to 2023 aligns with this holistic perspective by exploring the evolving paradigms within menstrual health. Grounded in Kuhn's theoretical framework, the research delves into thematic shifts, author collaborations, and international partnerships that have emerged over the decades. Utilizing advanced text-mining methodologies, we analyzed a dataset of 34,854 documents obtained from Institute for Scientific Information Web of Science and PubMed in September 2023. These documents were processed through deduplication and data cleaning to ensure accuracy. The study employs a combination of univariate analyses, correspondence factor analyses, hierarchical cluster analyses, and network analyses to uncover insights into thematic evolution and collaborative dynamics within menstrual health research. Thematic analysis reveals three distinct periods in menstrual health research, depicting evolving paradigms. In the first period (1970-1996), the focus was on reproductive health, infertility treatments, hormonal regulation, and epidemiology. The second period (1997-2017) witnesses a transition, emphasizing menstrual health and social inequalities, gynecological studies, and contraception. The third period (2018-2023) maintains a focus on contraception and reproductive health but introduces a pronounced psychological dimension, emphasizing menstrual disorders, gynecological surgery, and socioeconomic concerns. Collaboration analysis indicates increased connectivity, consolidation of researcher communities, and a shift toward interdisciplinary approaches. While international collaborations demonstrate global commitment, geographical concentration prompts questions about paradigm universality. The study shows the existence and evolution of the menstrual health paradigm. Findings suggest a trajectory toward paradigmatic inscription, marked by heightened collaboration and global commitment. Acknowledging the pivotal role of biological aspects, the study underscores the need for a balanced, holistic understanding of menstrual health. Continued efforts are essential to tailor interventions, foster inclusivity, and honor diverse cultural and psychological realities related to menstruation.

Nursing mothers' social representations regarding sexualities in the breastfeeding context: a correspondence factor analysis.

To analyze nursing mothers' social representations of sexuality in the breastfeeding context and their repercussions in sexual and reproductive health. An exploratory study grounded on the Theory of Social Representations and conducted in a Human Milk Bank from northern Brazil with 110 nursing mothers, following the Free Word Association Technique. Data were analyzed by means of Correspondence Factor Analysis in the software Tri- Deux-Mots 5.1. Sexual intercourse was the significant expression of sexualities, reflected in the representation of this phenomenon in breastfeeding, anchored in cultural gender relations; meanwhile, the search for sexual desire and pleasure connected to the ideal of romantic love arises. The bodily and daily changes inherent to this period take on an unfavorable connotation and become naturalized over time, negatively influencing nursing mothers' sexual and reproductive health. Understanding sexuality/sexualities in the breastfeeding context can support Nursing and Health care models in line with the social experiences and thoughts of the different groups of nursing mothers.

Stigma perceived by mothers of children with congenital Zika virus syndrome

Objective: to understand the experiences of stigma perceived by mothers of children with congenital Zika virus syndrome and its repercussions. Methods: a qualitative study was carried out with 12 mothers who responded to semi-structured interviews. Correspondence Factor Analysis and Descending Hierarchical Classification were carried out using the IRaMuTeQ software. Results: four classes emerged that deal with the experience of perceiving stigma: Perceiving public discrimination; Stigmatizing behaviors and their repercussions; Feeling guilty and adopting coping strategies; Experiencing rejection from the father, others and feeling lonely. Conclusion: stigma is perceived by mothers of children with congenital Zika virus syndrome in affective, family, and social interactions, expressed through rejection, withdrawal and exclusion resulting in suffering for the mothers, who adopt hiding the child and self-isolation as coping strategies. Contributions to practice: nursing should identify signs of social isolation, deep sadness and stress related to the stigma of being the mother of a child with congenital Zika virus syndrome and draw up care plans to prevent maternal illness.

Transcultural nursing leadership: A concept analysis

BackgroundGlobalisation, wars, competitiveness, and technological innovation have increased workplace diversity, requiring leaders to conduct multinational projects, lead people from different cultural backgrounds, and deliver appropriate services that meet the needs of clients from different cultures. Several concepts are interchangeably used to define and describe leadership in culturally-diverse work environments; one such concept is transcultural leadership. Because of nurses’ global migration and care delivery to patients from different cultural backgrounds, this concept is of interest in the nursing field. While some nurses have been identified as transcultural leaders, no definition of transcultural nursing leadership has been found in the literature. ObjectiveThis study aimed to develop an operational definition of transcultural nursing leadership. DesignA concept analysis was performed using Walker and Avant's method. MethodsA literature search was conducted using electronic databases, including CINAHL and MEDLINE, books, and encyclopaedias. Quantitative, qualitative, mixed- design studies and literature reviews; master's and doctoral theses; interviews; and text and opinion papers published in English, Spanish, or Portuguese that focused on leadership in multicultural work environments overall and in nursing in particular were included. To identify differences and similarities between the concepts, a Correspondence Factor Analysis with the support of the software IRaMuTeQ was undertaken. ResultsA total of 45 documents with definitions or descriptions of the concepts was included, of which five were in the nursing area and 40 in other areas of study. The defining attribute of transcultural nursing leadership is guiding the delivery of culturally-congruent care. Its antecedents were culturally-diverse populations, multicultural nursing teams, and the need to prepare healthcare workers, administrators, academics, professors, researchers, and minorities for transcultural nursing. The consequences identified included culturally-congruent care for patients and optimal health outcomes for all populations. The identified attributes, antecedents, and consequences did not cover the complexity of a culturally-diverse nursing work environment. Thus, the antecedents, attributes, and consequences of transcultural leadership identified in the literature were considered and added. ConclusionsTranscultural nursing leadership is a concept grounded in nursing theory that has significant implications for nursing management, education, research, and policy. This holds great promise for advancing culturally-congruent care, addressing health disparities, and building highly inclusive and productive nursing teams in an increasingly diverse world.

Influence of Some Abiotic Factors on the Diatom Densities in the Mezam River (Bamenda, North-West Cameroon)

Wetlands of the city of Bamenda are characterized by intense agricultural activities. The resulting consequences are aquatic pollution. The management of these wetlands requires the study of the animal and plant communities found there. Diatoms are known to be good markers of environmental change. The aim of the study was to determine the influence of some abiotic parameters on the diatom densities of the Mezam river. The study was conducted from January to December 2022. Some physicochemical parameters were measured in situ. Water samples were collected and transported to the laboratory for the measurement of nitrates, total phosphorus, carbon dioxide and biological oxygen demand. The diatoms were sampled and analyzed in the laboratory. Factorial axis 2 (0.47%) of correspondence factor analysis opposed the positive variables (conductivity, total dissolved solids and salinity) to the negative variables (water temperature, pH, nitrates, total phosphorus, oxidability, carbon dioxide and alkalinity). Study sites showed a mineralization gradient going from upstream (Site 1) to downstream (Site 3). Total species richness amounted to 4 classes divided in 18 families, 21 genera and 43 species. The most dominating family was Naviculaceae with 10 species. Multiple component analysis showed, in different study sites, the correlation between chemical parameters and density of different genera. The more the site was polluted, the more the density of Navicula, Tabellaria, Melosira and Coscinodiscus increased. On the contrary, the less the site was polluted, the more the density of Cyclotella, Gomphonema, Cocconeis, Gyrosigma, Synedra increased. These results showed that the distribution of diatoms in the different study sites was influenced by a set of conditions related to physicochemical parameters, but more on their densities.

How do medical students, residents and graduated physicians really perceive radiologists? A cross-national study

BackgroundRadiology has always been an attractive specialty for residents, but its attractiveness has recently decreased in France regarding the median choice rank after at the National Residency Board. AimTo study Radiologists' perceptions and social representations (SRs) among a group of medical students, residents and graduated physicians in France, to better understand the view of Radiologists to debunk stereotypes. MethodsThe nationwide web-based survey was based on valid hierarchical evocation methods. We determined the corpus’s central core and SRs’ principal themes with prototypical and correspondence factor analysis (CFA), respectively. ResultsOverall, 419 answers were analyzed. Radiologists' SRs were divided into 3 classes: negative stereotypes of Radiologists, negative stereotypes of the Radiologists’ daily practice and Radiologists’ skills. After multivariate analysis, variables that seemed to have a positive influence on Radiologists’ SRs were considering radiology as a potential choice of specialty (p < 0.001) and the existence of practical experience in Radiology (p = 0.008). Women seemed to have a more negative SR of Radiologists than men (p = 0.035). DiscussionThis was the largest qualitative study on the subject and the only one among medical students, residents and graduated physicians, allowing a global picture. SRs of Radiologists seemed to be negative, potentially caused by poor knowledge of the Radiologists’ profession. ConclusionSRs of Radiologists among medical students and graduated physicians appears to be negative. Promoting the specialty among medical students and encouraging their immersion in a Radiology department could help to debunk many stereotypes about the daily life and missions of Radiologists.

Effect of sensory marketing in Consumer behavior during the Act of purchase: a case study of supermarkets

Today, engaging the public’s feelings appears to be a new spearhead for some companies, but practitioners have realized the value of using sensory marketing. The objective of this study is to discover the kinds of situations that affect consumer behavior. A survey of 75 shoppers in a busy supermarket in Antananarivo was conducted using non-probability purpose sampling. Methods such as observation, interviews, and bibliographic review were also used to develop this research paper. Multivariate analysis such as correspondence factor analysis (CFA) and Multiple correspondence factorial analysis (MCA) were the main tools to explore the variables. The results showedthat music gives a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction to consumers. Taste is the best way to get buyers to consume more. Tactile marketing creates a positive behavioural reaction in consumers and visual marketing improve their well-being. The findings provided contribute to the improvement of a strategy to better engage consumers in supermarkets.

Tracking demands for seeking psychological help before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a quanti-qualitative study

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed unprecedented burdens on individuals and communities around the world. The isolation, fear, and uncertainty caused by the virus has led to increased rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. The pandemic has also had a disproportionate impact on individuals and communities with low income and socioeconomic status.ObjectiveTo shed light on the consequences of the pandemic on individuals from minorities and low-income areas, we investigate the main reasons that led patients who were referred to a social clinic of a private university in Rio de Janeiro to seek psychological treatment before (2019) and during the pandemic (2020 and 2021).MethodsWe conducted a quanti-qualitative study with a lexical analysis that evaluated 549 complaint forms of patients seeking treatment in these two distinct periods. Our analyses included descending hierarchical analysis (DHA) and correspondence factor analysis (CFA).ResultsFamily dynamics and communication factors play a dominant role in the reason for seeking therapy and psychological treatment. Additionally, our study suggested an increase in anxiety and panic attacks among other mental health issues associated with grief and losses during the pandemic years.ConclusionBased on these analyses, we can begin to identify a few changes in the main demand and redirection of complaints of patients during the period of COVID-19.

Prioritization of the Forest Species Most Exploited by the Communities Bordering the Natural Forests of Pobè and Dogo-Kétou in Southeastern Benin, West Africa: An Ethnobotanical Approach

Benin is not a big forest country, and the sustainable management of forest relics and their resources is a priority for the managers. This study was conducted in the forest regions of Pobè and Kétou located in Southeast Benin with the objective of characterizing the ethnobotanical forest species prioritized by the local populations for their different uses. Specifically, it aimed to identify the ethnobotanical priority species for conservation, characterize the ethnobotanical value of these priority species, and analyze the tree organ harvesting methods used for the sustainable management of the forest species. Data have been collected from 287 local populations investigated and on the specimens collected on the field, which allowed to identify the scientific name. The combination of the citation frequencies, the method of reproduction, the vulnerability scores, and the IUCN status of the species has allowed to identify five priority ethnobotanical species per forest. The software Ri386_3.5.1 has been used for the different analysis such as the calculation of the various frequencies and the correspondence factor analysis to show the relationships between socioethnic groups, organs used, and the categories of use. The priority species identified in the forest of Pobè are Milicia excelsa, Khaya senegalensis, Anogeissus leiocarpa, Ceiba pentandra, and Adansonia digitata. The priority species identified in the forest of Dogo-Kétou are Vitellaria paradoxa, Prosopis africana, Pterocarpus erinaceus, Khaya senegalensis, and Anogeissus leiocarpa. This study has revealed 54 tree species gathered into 47 genera and 25 botanical families. Their different parts have been harvested for many kinds of utilization such as medicinal, commercial, feeding, medico-magic, and artisanal. The most commonly used organs were leaves, fruits, seeds, barks, roots, and wood. The harvesting methods include cutting poles, cutting twigs and branches to harvest leaves, debarking the trunk, felling trees for wood, cutting roots, picking and harvesting fruits and seeds, and harvesting of flowers. Cutting down trees and picking flowers, fruits, and seeds have been the methods of harvesting, which affect negatively regeneration of the tree populations. It is then important to sensitize the local people on the sustainable management of their forest resources through the conception and implementation of a project program focused on forest conservation.

Brazilian agtech scalability: proposal and assessment of a local multidimensional model

PurposeThis study aims to propose and assess a model with the main elements influencing Brazilian agtech scalability with the aim of supporting the scalability process of startups that find themselves in the stage of initial conception of the business model.Design/methodology/approachThe research was conducted using the design science research (DSR) method. The data for assessing the proposed model were collected through in-depth interviews. The answers were analyzed quantitatively, using descending hierarchical classification (DHC), correspondence factor analysis (CFA), and level of agreement; and qualitatively, using content analysis.FindingsConsidering the Brazilian context, the objective, environmental, structural, and evaluative dimensions presented positive characteristics for the main criteria analyzed (operational viability, generality, clarity, adaptation to the reality studied, completeness, consistency, comprehensibility, and structural simplicity). Specific improvements were proposed in all the criteria analyzed.Originality/valueThe artifact can be considered a strategic guide for agtechs that have yet to overcome the barrier of initial conception of the business model. The model enables the identification of the main problems that agtechs can encounter in their life cycle, as well as seeking solutions in advance.

Accountability and social participation as determinants of municipal control and management: a qualitative study of entitlement funds

This study presented the determinants of social control in Brazilian municipalities from the point of view of the social responsibility of the municipal councils and institutions involved, considering transparency, legibility in accountability, level of dissemination, technologies, social media and communicative action. For this, a content analysis was carried out based on information on a specific type of collection of rights, with a smaller number of municipalities, through factor analysis of correspondence, dendrogram and interviews with experts to find the determinants of performance in this type of collection with popular participation. The results of the qualitative research show that the most important factors highlighted in the interviews were: the importance of encouraging fundraising, credibility in accountability, orientation to society, collaboration with the structure of entities, dissemination of social programs, support for control bodies, transparency of actions, coordination between social sectors and a culture of solidarity to help those in need. From the point of view of control and social management, the results were: credibility in accountability and orientation to society and the category of collaboration with the structure of the entities.

B Corp certification in the age of fast fashion: Using hierarchical clustering and correspondence factor analysis to highlight social entrepreneurial advancement in the fashion industry

To highlight the potential mechanisms heterodox actors use to create meaningful change within established sectors, we examine how B Corps in the fashion industry overcome institutionalized standards of social and environmental mistreatment. Using hierarchical clustering and correspondence factor analysis we provide a content analysis on the self-descriptions of 102 fashion B Corps. We discover that B Corps in the fashion sector focus their social entrepreneurial efforts on their product design, business design, and auxiliary activities to achieve the high standards of social and environmental impact required to obtain B Corp status. Post hoc analysis further distinguishes the foci of B Corps from those of their (non-B Corp) competitors. We discuss the implications of this work for the study of entrepreneurial nonconformism and social entrepreneurship and identify fruitful directions for future research.

Health Benefits and Positive Acute Effects of Psilocybin Consumption: A Quantitative Textual Analysis of User Self-Reported Data

ABSTRACT There has been growth in the use of psychedelics by the global population in recent years. In addition to recreational and ritualistic use, recent research into psychedelics has brought advances for treating mental disorders. Understanding the specific circumstances in which psilocybin leads to positive outcomes may have important implications for the future of its clinical use and for harm reduction initiatives. This study aimed to investigate the positive effects from the consumption of psilocybin through public online self-reports. We sought to investigate health benefits promoted by the consumption of the substance, positive acute effects, and contextual details of these experiences. We analyzed 846 reports with the assistance of the IRaMuTeQ textual analysis software, adopting the procedures of Descending Hierarchical Classification, Correspondence Factor Analysis, and Specificities Analysis. The texts were grouped in 5 clusters, describing the content of mental experiences, cognitive processes, somatic experiences, perceptual alterations, and context of administration. The findings of this study reinforce central axes of the psychedelic experience, such as the presence of somatic and visual alterations, connectedness and feeling one with the world and effects of setting, as well as the beneficial character of mystical experiences this substance promotes, and the importance of the ego-dissolution phenomenon.

Technology: a strategic imperative for successful retailers

PurposeIn the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, technology is rewriting the way consumers shop as well as the retail operating models. In this context, investment in new technologies is a strategic imperative for retailers striving to remain relevant and profitable. Using Kahn's Retail Success Matrix as the conceptual framework, the aim of the study is to propose a classification of emerging technologies based on their potential for sustaining retailers' competitive strategies.Design/methodology/approachFollowing an initial qualitative study based on in-depth interviews and focus groups with 20 retail managers, the authors collected survey data from a sample of 168 retail and technology professionals. To achieve the research objectives, content, descriptive and multiple correspondence factor analyses were carried out.FindingsThe data analyses result on a map that plots the technological solutions that retail experts identify as enablers of four key competitive strategies: product superiority, enhanced customer experience, frictionless shopping experience and operational excellence.Practical implicationsThis research work provides valuable insight into how retail companies can capitalise on technology to create or reinforce their competitive positioning. The framework acts as a guide for retail companies to assess their technology priorities.Originality/valueThis exploratory empirical study is the result of a collaboration between academic researchers and retail professionals. Thus, it addresses challenges experienced by key stakeholders. The encompassing classification enables a better understanding of the impact of technology on retailers' competitive positioning.

Statistical approach of contemporary hydrogeomorphological channel changes of the middle Allier River, France: morphostructural controls, human impacts and flow regime

The Allier River, France, known for its very dynamic river sections in its lower course, was nevertheless subjected to human impacts. The present study aims to better explain the recent hydrogeomorphological channel changes of the middle Allier River considering morphostructural constraints, human impacts and flow regime since the second half of the 20th century. Channel changes are analyzed from six historical aerial photographs (1954, 1974, 1992, 2000, 2010 and 2016) and four longitudinal water surface profiles (1934/35, 1999, 2005 and 2020), based on descriptive statistical analyses and a Principal Component Analysis followed by a Hierarchical Cluster Analysis. The influence of morphostructural controls and human impacts are tested using a Correspondence Factor Analysis, whereas temporal trends of the flow regime are analyzed using Mann Kendall and Pettitt tests. Overall, results show that during the last sixty to eighty years the channel bed incised by 0.86 m, narrowed by 25% and that lateral mobility decreased by 68%. Four morphological evolutionary trajectories were identified for the alluvial plain sections, laterally more mobile than the naturally confined section. These evolutionary trajectories were caracterized by a more or less important presence of human impacts on the channel, such as gravel mining activities and, more locally, in-channel engineering works. Moreover, hydrological changes recorded at the end of the 20th century, characterized by a decrease of the frequency, the duration and the intensity of floods, has led to a general increase of annual abandoned surfaces and, conversely, to a decrease of annual eroded surfaces. In conclusion, future river management schemes will have to consider past and present human impacts on channel morphodynamics as well as current climate change and its consequences on the flow regime.

BETWEEN RISKS AND PREVENTION: YOUNG UNIVERSITY HEALTH STUDENTS' SOCIAL REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS

Objective: to identify the social representations of young university students in the health area about the Human Papillomavirus and to analyze how they develop risk factors and prevention strategies against this infection. Method: an exploratory and descriptive study based on the Theory of Social Representations and carried out from July 2018 to July 2020 using the Free Word Association Test with 200 students from 14 health areas at a public university in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The data were analyzed by means of Correspondence Factor Analysis using the Tri-Deux 5.2 program. Results: the university students' representations vary according to gender and sexual orientation. However, they only direct responsibility for prevention of the disease to women. Conclusion: identifying young people's representations about the Human Papillomavirus contributes so that Nursing can devise strategies to face it through the training of these future professionals.

Farmers’ perceptions of the degradation of natural resources in lowlands in the Sudano-Sahelian zone: The case of the Nakanbé-Dem sub-watershed in Burkina Faso

The Burkinabe Sahel is characterized by a strong degradation of natural resources. This regression is attributable to natural and anthropogenic factors. The present study concerns the lowlands of the Nakanbé-Dem sub-watershed located in the southern limit of the Sahel. In this area dominated by rain-fed agriculture and extensive livestock farming, wetlands are of paramount importance. In the face of their continued degradation, community participation is necessary for the sustainable management of the lowlands. This study analyzes endogenous indicators of inland valley degradation in the Sudano-Sahelian zone. Semi-structured survey data were collected from 325 farmers in six lowlands. Descriptive statistics and correspondence factor analysis (CFA) was applied. The results show that farmers clearly perceive the degradation of the islands. Farmers use meteorological, floristic, and physical elements to characterize the state of degradation of the islands. The disappearance of several species and the appearance of ubiquitous species allow them to assess the degradation of inland valley lands. These endogenous indicators vary according to gender and education level. The study highlighted the importance of endogenous knowledge in the analysis of inland valley degradation. It suggests the need to take it into account in the implementation of restoration techniques for degraded inland valleys.