Key Dimensions Research Articles

Marine economic network in China’s coastal regions: static characteristics and resilience under attacks

ABSTRACT China’s marine economy exhibits clear complex network characteristics. Given the pressure from internal and external uncertainties, understanding the characteristics of a marine economic complex network and enhancing its resilience are crucial for promoting high-quality development. After marine economic networks are constructed for three coastal regions (the Bohai Rim, Yangtze River Delta, and Pearl River Delta), four key dimensions are analysed to delineate the static features. Subsequently, two types of attacks are simulated to assess connectivity and integrity. The results show a low degree of interdependence in the three major coastal economic circles, leading to slow network recovery. The Bohai Rim demonstrates the highest transmissibility, while the Yangtze River Delta shows a superior correlation feature. Both the Pearl and Yangtze River Deltas exhibit high levels of hierarchy, characterized by strong core groups. Compared with random attacks, targeted attacks are far more damaging to the resilience of China’s marine economic network. Fortunately, since 2012, the number of nodes that must be attacked to completely disrupt the network has increased, indicating a steady improvement in core network resilience. These conclusions offer valuable insights into ensuring the stable, efficient, and rapid development of China’s marine economy.

Psychological Sense of Community in Recovery Processes of Emerging and Older Adults: Ideological Antecedents and Implications for Public Health

ABSTRACTAcross the world, governments are struggling to help people recover from substance use problems. Due to their particular risk factors, two age groups are of special interest to public health: emerging adults and older adults. Psychological sense of community (PSOC) is a key dimension in their recovery. Yet, to develop context‐sensitive and effective strategies tailored for these groups, there is a need to understand their discourses of PSOC as situated within their context. This study offers a multi‐level and comparative analysis of discourses of PSOC for 21 emerging adults and 23 older adults recovering within the same context. Using a discourse analytic tool and a comparative approach ideological impacts on the two groups' discourses of PSOC were identified. Both groups' discourses suggest that achieving and maintaining PSOC in recovery is challenging within a developing neo‐liberal context. Furthermore, the findings demonstrate differences between the two groups' with respect to (a) the particular impact of ideologies, (b) sources for PSOC in recovery and (c) challenges in community participation. The article builds on the findings to suggest strategies targeting the two groups. Please refer to the Supporting Information section to find this article's .

The Influence of Stability in New Power Systems with the Addition of Phase Modulation Functions in Thermal Power Units

The addition of phase modulation function technology to thermal power units is one of the most effective measures to solve dynamic reactive power shortages in the construction process of new power systems. In this paper, the influence of the phase modulation function transformation of thermal power units on the stability of a new power system is studied. Firstly, the new power system stability index is deeply analyzed, and an evaluation system for power system transient stability is constructed from five key dimensions: transient voltage, static voltage, power angle stability, power flow characteristics, and grid support. Secondly, a fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method considering the subjective and objective comprehensive weights is proposed, and the influence of the phase modulation transformation of the thermal power unit on the stability of the receiving-end power grid is quantitatively analyzed. Finally, a CEPRI36 node example model was built based on the PSASP v.7.91.04.9258 (China Electric Power Research Institute, Beijing, China) platform to verify the accuracy and effectiveness of the proposed method. The results show that the proposed method can quantitatively analyze the impact of adding a phase modulation function to thermal power units on the stability of the power system. At the point of renewable energy connection, the static voltage stability index improved by 42.9%, the transient power angle stability index improved by 32.1%, the multi-feed effective short-circuit ratio index improved by 33.9%, and the comprehensive evaluation score improved by 14.7%. These results further indicate that adding a phase modulation function to thermal power units can provide a large amount of dynamic reactive power support and improve the voltage stability and operational flexibility of the system.

STRATEGI BADAN PENDAPATAN DAERAH KABUPATEN BUTON TENGAH DALAM UPAYA PENINGKATAN PENDAPATAN DAERAH

This study aims to analyze the Regional Revenue Agency (BAPENDA) planning strategies of Buton Tengah Regency in increasing regional income. Using a qualitative approach, the study involved 20 respondents selected through a PSS (5:1) mechanism and 5 informants chosen purposively. Data collection was conducted through a series of in-depth interviews to evaluate organizational performance based on five key dimensions: productive efficiency, service standards, responsiveness, compliance level, and management transparency. Data analysis employed the interactive approach developed by Milles and Huberman. The findings indicate that the performance of BAPENDA Buton Tengah is rated as "satisfactory" when assessed across these five dimensions. To enhance regional revenue, BAPENDA implements tax planning strategies to maintain tax burdens at an optimal level, allowing companies or individuals to meet tax obligations while maximizing financial benefits or efficiency. Generally, the ideal tax planning percentage for Buton Tengah is measured by Tax Revenue Efficiency (a minimum of 20%-25% of total PAD) and a balanced Tax Ratio in the range of approximately 10%-15%, depending on the main economic sectors of Buton Tengah.

New rights, new members? The consequences of intra-party primaries for membership

In response to declining membership, European parties moved to offering direct participation of members and/or non-members in leadership and candidate primaries. However, their consequences for party members remains unclear. This paper aims to address this issue by suggesting a new conceptual framework exploring the combined effect of the degree of inclusiveness of the two key formal dimensions of “who can run” and “who can vote” in intra-party primaries and their joint positive or negative effect on party membership size, attitude toward the leadership and turnout during the primary. Based on secondary and new pre- and post-primary party membership surveys data and in-depth membership interviews, the paper qualitatively and comparatively studies primaries within the UK Conservatives, the German Greens and the French Parti Socialiste. It finds that mainly primaries limited to members combined with permissive candidate requirements have potentially positive consequences for parties, attracting citizens back to parties, leading to higher participation and membership satisfaction. Thus, the paper contributes to the understanding of the consequences of party reforms for parties and party members.

A core beliefs model of disordered eating: processes and pathways to eating disorder symptomatology

ObjectiveAt present there is no clear, cohesive, and comprehensive theoretical understanding of the role of core beliefs in the development of disordered eating. The present study aimed to develop and test a theoretical model outlining important processes and pathways from core beliefs to eating disorder (ED) behaviours. It also aimed to explore potential differences (or similarities) in contributions of four core belief dimensions to the development and maintenance of ED symptomatology.MethodData were collected from a sample of 800 non-clinical participants. Path analysis was conducted to test general and multi-dimensional models. Indirect effects were calculated for all possible pathways from ED core beliefs to dietary restraint, objective binge eating, and compensatory behaviours.ResultsThe hypothesised model demonstrated poor to acceptable fit to the data. Modifications were made to the general model to improve fit, remove non-significant paths and add theoretically and statistically relevant paths. All indirect effects of possible pathways from core beliefs to ED behaviours were significant. A multi-dimensional version of the model was tested with four core belief dimensions. This model identified differences in pathways from each core belief dimension to ED symptoms.DiscussionThis study extends the current understanding of the role of core beliefs in the development and maintenance of disordered eating, by building upon previous theoretical models and empirical literature. We present a general core beliefs model of disordered eating, and preliminary findings regarding differences in the processes and pathways from four key core belief dimensions to ED behaviours.

Family history at the crossroads: reflections on past, present, and future challenges

This paper contains the reflections of the author on the state of family history within the constellation of History and the Social Sciences. The first part of the paper presents a brief outline of how the discipline was founded and the elements in play that contributed to its enormous initial success, especially visible during the last three decades of the twentieth century. In recent years, however, there is some indication that research output on family history has been in decline and, more important, appears to have lost a significant part of the luster it once had. In the second part of this paper the author looks at the importance of promoting a past–present dialogue on the family and the way both historians and social scientists understand it. Ways of strengthening interactions between family history and family studies are discussed, as is the crucial importance for the discipline of the data revolution currently underway that for the first time offers massive information about families around the world over the past six decades. The author argues that both historians and social scientists have much to say about family life during this relatively recent past, albeit from very different perspectives. Studying family change constitutes a key challenge for the field. We discuss different ways of approaching this issue in the recent past, as well as the advisability of looking at the concept of family systems more closely. In societies or regions where earlier more historical data exist (normally in the more developed world), it may also be possible to link existing historical results to those from the census microdata era in order to provide a new, long-term perspective on family life spanning two centuries or even more. For social scientists and family historians alike, understanding the key dimensions of change and their implications for society constitute a crucial challenge for the discipline.

Investigation of parents’ perceptions of sending their children to swimming courses in terms of various variables

The study aims to investigate parent’s perceptions regarding their children’s participation in swimming courses, considering various variables. Within the scope of the study, the “Reasons for Parents Sending Their Children to Swimming Sports Scale,” consisting of 21 questions, was utilized. This Scale evaluates three sub-factors: the motivations behind parents sending their children to swimming sports, the impact of swimming sports on their children, and the level of satisfaction with swimming sports. These factors were then compared with the parents’ demographic data. The sample group comprised parents of children participating in different swimming courses in Ankara and those attending courses organized by the Presidential Guard Regiment Command. Data analysis has clarified factors influencing children’s participation in swimming courses and highlighted key dimensions of parental perceptions. The findings indicate that equipping children with swimming skills can mitigate the risk of drowning and substantially enhance their physical activity levels. In this context, our research has identified a strong correlation between parent’s physical activity levels and their children’s. This finding highlights the critical role of parents in encouraging physical activity and underscores the importance of parent’s serving as role models for their children.

Spirituality in logotherapy and existential analysis by Viktor Emil Frankl

A proper image of man forms the basis of all kinds of practice – educational, medical, pastoral – including psychotherapeutic practice. What, then, constitutes the constitutive element of this image? In search of the answer to this question, Logotherapy, created by Viktor Emil Frankl, was examined. The key dimension of human existence in Logotherapy is the spiritual dimension. Starting with a general characteristic of Logotherapy as a psychotherapeutic approach, a detailed analysis of the spiritual dimension in this context was conducted, outlining its various manifestations against the backdrop of broader philosophical assumptions on which Frankl constructed the foundations of his theory. The theoretical aspects were related to examples from case studies described by Frankl and his contemporary followers. The aspect of spiritual unconsciousness, distinct from the unconscious in the psychoanalytic sense, was also discussed. Based on the analyses conducted, it was concluded that the spiritual dimension of human existence constitutes an inalienable and fundamental way of being, even if that dimension is unconscious or, to use Frankl’s terminology, even if it is “walled off,” for example, due to mental illness. The spiritual dimension itself is not subject to illness, which creates a hopeful area for psychotherapeutic work and serves as a source of resources manifested, for instance, in the so-called “power of the spirit’s resistance.” The extraordinary potential of Logotherapy lies in the connection between the spiritual dimension and meaning, which, according to Frankl, is the strongest motivating factor. The spiritual dimension directs us to something greater than ourselves – to the meaning that awaits realization. The more the spiritual dimension is a governing dimension, the more a person is integrated around this dimension, the easier it is for them to perceive the unique call to meaning that permeates all life circumstances and continually offers itself anew.

Exploring regenerative tourism: consumer perspectives on inspiration, legacy, and morality

ABSTRACT With its focus on repairing, restoring, and rebuilding, regenerative approach marks a strategic shift for the tourism businesses. The purpose of this study is to explore regenerative tourism from the consumers’ perspective. The study employed a two-step approach to reach its goals. The findings reveal that regenerative tourism includes two key dimensions: sustainability and restoration. Moreover, regenerative tourism is perceived as inspiring, and it has a positive impact on both personal legacy and consumers’ willingness to participate again. Academic research in this domain is scarce, and the study provides a crucial exploration of the regenerative actions from the consumers’ perspective.

Integrating Business Ecosystems and Social Networks: A Case Study on Sustainable Transitions

This paper critically reviews the convergence between Business Ecosystem Theory and Social Network Theory in sustainability studies. While both frameworks view organizations as part of larger, interconnected systems, they can be differentiated by six key dimensions: unit of analysis, focus, decomposability, types of relationships, market segment, and worldview. To better reflect real-world phenomena, this paper argues for a new stream of theoretical convergence that is practical, reliable, generalizable, and reproducible. Specifically, it proposes shifting from interorganizational networks to interfunctional networks, offering a clearer theoretical framework, reducing strategic bias and complexity, enhancing stability over time, and providing a more objective foundation for diversification strategies. This is illustrated through a case study of Tesla Inc., built from secondary data, which serves as an example of the emergence of a new strategic construct named the Business Ecosystem Footprint. This construct could assist managers in understanding where their organization stands within the network of functions, guiding them in making informed decisions about resource allocation and diversification aimed at supporting financial goals as well as sustainability and decarbonization objectives. The article concludes by suggesting potential research agendas, such as automating ecosystem mapping, exploring constraints of the new construct, and testing hypotheses related to firm performance.

Artificial intelligence-driven brand strategy: Impact on awareness, image, equity, and loyalty

The study investigates the impact of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots on brand dynamics within the banking sector, focusing on the interrelationships between AI implementation and key brand dimensions, including awareness, equity, image, and loyalty. Using structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis on data collected from 520 banking customers, the study tests eight hypotheses to explore the direct and indirect effects of AI-driven interactions on brand development. The findings reveal that AI chatbots significantly enhance brand awareness in banking services, demonstrating moderate positive effects on both brand equity and brand image. Notably, while brand awareness exerts a strong influence on brand image, it does not have a significant direct effect on brand loyalty. Instead, the study shows that brand loyalty is primarily developed through the mediating effects of brand equity and image, with brand image exerting a particularly strong influence on brand equity. For banking practitioners, these insights suggest a need to integrate AI chatbots within a comprehensive brand strategy that merges technological innovation with traditional relationship-building approaches. Limitations of the study and potential directions for future research are also discussed, providing avenues for further exploration of AI’s role in brand management.

Evaluation of the outcomes of equity-deserving individuals receiving services and support from integrated substance use health and mental health services: a pilot study protocol

BackgroundGiven the close relationship that can exist between substance use health and mental health (SUHMH) concerns, the need for more integrated services and support has been identified. However, research on the effective integration of SUHMH services and their impact on outcomes of individuals accessing them remains limited. In particular, the unique outcomes of individuals facing significant structural inequities in the health care system, i.e., Indigenous Peoples in Canada, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis (FNIM), and equity-deserving (ED) groups, have not been evaluated while receiving integrated SUHMH services. This paper describes the protocol for a pilot research project, which will evaluate the change in clinical and social outcomes of individuals receiving integrated SUHMH services in relation to their intersectionality status, a linear score ranging from identifying with no FNIM and ED groups to identifying with one or multiple groups.MethodsThis study recruits 100 individuals who receive SUHMH services and support from a community health center in Ottawa, Canada and assessed their FNIM and ED status and clinical and social outcomes at baseline and three-month follow-up. At the time of writing this manuscript, the baseline data collection was completed. Follow up assessment occurs three months after baseline data was collected. A smaller group of these participants will be purposefully selected match the proportion of FNIM and ED groups from the two-time assessment. They will be invited to participate in a post-data analysis validation consultation session to ensure that the findings are reflective of the experiences of individuals receiving SUHMH services, alternative interpretations are brought forward, and implications are driven by those who will be most impacted. This consultation may also inform knowledge mobilization activities and future studies. This study also recruited staff in different roles from the providing center to rate the implementation of key dimensions of equity-oriented care into their practices and their level and capability to provide integrated services and support to individuals with cooccurring substance use disorders and mental illnesses.DiscussionThe results of this study will inform integrated SUHMH services by emphasizing equity and inclusive approaches, and engagement with the community. Substance use health; Mental health; Integrated services and support; Equity-deserving populations; Equity-oriented care.

Research on the Accuracy of Machine Learning-Based AI Grading Systems in Handling High School Math Function Problems: A Comparative Study of MathGPTPro and Zuoyebang

As artificial intelligence (AI) technology becomes more prevalent in education, AI automatic grading systems have emerged as essential tools for enhancing homework grading efficiency and alleviating teachers' workloads. The two leading platforms, Zuoyebang and MathGPTPro, are widely utilized in mathematics education. This study employs an experimental research method to compare the performance of these platforms in automatically grading function solution problems. The sample consists of 30 questions from the Function Solution Problems section of China's National College Entrance Examination. The focus will be on four key dimensions: logical steps, final answers, expression symbols, and analysis feedback to assess accuracy rates. A t-test will then examine differences in their handling of complex solution steps. The results show that MathGPTPro can achieve higher accuracy in complex reasoning, and its AI system has more potential to be applied to homework correction and math learning. However, there are still problems of inaccurate identification and wrong judgment in the process of Zuoyebang step recognition. This study offers insights into the application of AI automatic grading systems in education and suggests areas for system optimization.

The Influence of Key Dimensions of the Swivel Hinge on the Mechanical Performance of Bridge Rotary Structure

To assess the influence of the spherical and supporting radius of swivel hinges on the anti-overturning capability of T-structures and the safety of lower turntables, this study focuses on large-tonnage rotary bridges spanning the South-to-North Water Diversion Project along the Jiaozuo to Tanghe Expressway. The research involved theoretical analysis and numerical simulations to evaluate the stability of the rotary structures and the load-bearing capacity of rotary platforms with varying spherical and supporting radii, and we generated 15 numerical models. The results indicate that the critical eccentricity for T-structure anti-overturning increases with larger supporting and spherical radii, with diminishing returns as the supporting radius decreases. The critical eccentricity for spherical hinges is consistently lower than that seen for flat hinges. The lower turntable’s failure characteristics divide it into four zones, as follows: main compressive stress failure at the bottom under the hinge, main tensile stress failure at the top around the hinge, and two other regions less prone to failure. The supporting radius significantly influences compressive and tensile stress failures, while the spherical radius mainly affects the tensile stress area. These results offer insights for the design and construction of large-tonnage rotational bridges.

Analyzing key dimensions of warehousing that affect operational efficiency: an empirical study in national capital region (NCR)

Analyzing key dimensions of warehousing that affect operational efficiency: an empirical study in national capital region (NCR)

Leveraging financing technology for sustainable fresh agricultural products financing in Indonesia

Financial technology (fintech) offers farmers the prospect of getting other sources of finance apart from financial assistance from the established official funding institutions. Farmers of fresh agricultural products (FAP) in Indonesia received financial offers from various fintech platforms. However, several platforms have failed to maintain their operations, resulting in negative consequences for the farming activities. This study’s objective is to explore how fintech contributes to the sustainability of FAP by examining five key dimensions of sustainability: economic, social, environmental, technological, and institutional. Most extant literature primarily examines the determinants that impact an individual’s interest in fintech lending. However, the existing research needs to dedicate more attention to the sustainability of the platform and the enterprises it finances, with a particular emphasis on the FAP sector. A quantitative methodology was utilized to design the study, and a proportional stratified random sampling method was employed to select 269 FAP producers as respondents. The data were analyzed using the multidimensional scaling (MDS) approach in rap-Agrifin using factors specifically designed to assess fintech sustainability in agribusiness. Fintech in the FAP supply chain is classified as quite sustainable, according to this study’s multidimensional finding. Partially, the dimensions that acquire sufficiently sustainable value are the social, economic, and environmental dimensions, but the technological and institutional dimensions are less sustainable. This research demonstrates that the MDS approach in rap-Agrifin can effectively analyze sustainable finance in agriculture, highlighting the need for focused improvement on institutional and technological factors, particularly through the application of fintech.

Soft power resources of sub-regional actors. Moscow’s foreign policy practice

The paper analyzes the legal foundations, institutional structure and key dimensions of Moscow’s public diplomacy (cultural cooperation, scientific and educational ties, support for compatriots abroad, humanitarian aid, economic cooperation and technological partnership). Using Moscow as an example, the authors emphasize the importance of integrating «soft power» tools into the city’s international relations to strengthen Russia’s national brand and promote its national interests.

Optimization of Civil Servants' Performance at the Department of Population and Civil Registration, South Papua Provincial Government

The main problem in our study is the Unorderly Administration of Population and Civil Registration Services at the Population and Civil Registration and Community and Village Empowerment Service of Merauke Regency. This is because South Papua Province is a new province. this research aims to analyze the implementation, obstacles, and efforts in applying Ministerial Regulation No. 6 of 2022 for state civil servants at the service in question. The research method we use a qualitative descriptive approach was used, with a Likert Scale method applied to measure respondent tendencies through questionnaires. Data was collected from 5 leaders, 10 task implementers, and 135 community representatives across 4 sub-districts. Primary data came from interviews and questionnaires, while secondary data was obtained from documents. The results show that key dimensions, including resource availability, facilities, performance, SOP clarity, and effectiveness, did not meet performance standards, with scores ranging from 33-66%. However, dimensions such as knowledge, budget, skills, and innovation were within acceptable standards. Based on these findings, the study recommends transitioning from manual to digital services to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Further research and collaboration between government and universities are also recommended to support community service efforts.

Performance Appraisal Systems and Its Impact on Employee's Achievement in China’s Youmi Mobile

Performance appraisal systems are essential tools for aligning employee performance with organizational goals, and they play a particularly crucial role in rapidly growing sectors like China’s technology industry. This study explores the impact of performance appraisal systems on employee achievement at Youmi Mobile, a leading tech company in China, within the context of high-power distance and collectivist cultural norms. Using a quantitative research methodology, the study employed Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to analyze data from 208 respondents across five key dimensions of performance appraisals: goal setting, performance evaluation, constructive feedback, development and career planning, and documentation. Findings reveal that all dimensions positively influence employee achievement, with development and career planning showing the strongest impact. These results suggest that culturally attuned performance appraisals can significantly boost employee productivity and satisfaction, offering valuable insights for HR practices in China’s tech sector. This research contributes to the broader understanding of performance management in Chinese corporate settings and provides a model for enhancing employee achievement through strategic appraisal systems.