Local Experience Research Articles

Discovery brand authentic and sensory experience influencing word of mouth with mediation and moderation setting

ABSTRACTThe purpose of the current study is to explore the direct, indirect and moderating roles of local food consumption and behaviour analysis. Although previous studies have highlighted the importance of local food and cultural experience, there is a lack of incorporation among different mechanism analyses. The current study therefore integrates a multiple mediation-moderation model using 670 participants from different regions in Taiwan. The results show that brand authenticity is a critical foundational attribute of indirect influence word of mouth (WOM) through sensory experience and cultural involvement. Furthermore, this study also confirmed the critical moderating attribute of behavioural intention and information quality in the strength of the above relationship among brand authenticity, WOM, sensory experience and cultural involvement.

Glocal Borders in Kenneth Branagh's Belfast (2021)

Kenneth Branagh’s semi-autobiographical film Belfast (2021) tells the story of a young boy, Buddy, growing up in Belfast in the sectarian border zones that internally fissured the state of Northern Ireland. This article suggests that the movie’s critical success partly rests on the movie’s glocal approach to Belfast’s history, including its border zones. The film employs a number of aesthetic devices to turn the local experiences of Buddy into a global narrative about childhood, family and border zones. Among these tools are the use of self-referential framing devices, the child’s perspective and elements of nostalgia that link local history to transnational bonds of affection. By using a child's perspective, Belfast transcends the ruptures inherent in Belfast’s zones of division to create connections across cultural, ideological and physical spaces. Situated in a glocal framework, Buddy’s childhood symbolically embodies the experiences of a collective Irish diaspora, one that thinks back to its own or its family’s migrant experiences and turns it into a source of emotional belonging.

Local food experiences before and after COVID-19: a sentiment analysis of EWOM

Purpose – To use Natural Language Processing (NLP) to explore how people feel and what they share online about their experiences with food. In addition, to learn how these experiences have evolved recently, differences before and during the crisis COVID -19 will be explored. Methodology/Design/Approach – A total of 35,001 reviews of restaurants and local cuisine establishments near tourist attractions in the city of Ayutthaya, Thailand, were extracted from the Google Local Guide platform. Several NLP techniques were used to analyse the text data, including sentiment analysis, word cloud analysis, and the N-gramme model. Findings – The results reveal travellers’ hidden sentiments toward dining experiences. Key attributes of experience sharing related to food activities in online reviews were identified both before and after COVID -19. From a theoretical perspective, the findings are relevant for researchers to recognise tourists’ behaviour in sharing local food experiences. From a practical perspective, decision makers will have a better understanding of tourist behaviour to develop and implement appropriate strategies. Originality of the research – This study is the first to analyse and interpret online reviews on Google Maps platform by applying text mining and sentiment analysis in gastronomic tourism research, especially in the context of COVID -19.

The Impact of Implementing Good Corporate Governance Mechanisms and Compliance Programs in Combating Corruption in Egyptian Companies: A Case Study from Egypt

In recent years, there has been increasing interest and demand for the application of good corporate governance mechanisms and compliance programs as a means of reducing corruption in institutional companies. Since corporate corruption is widespread in all societies, both developed and developing, and since corruption has a serious impact on economic, sustainable, and social development, there has been widespread agreement that the application of good corporate governance mechanisms and compliance programs are effective tools that can reduce the serious consequences of corruption in large companies. Therefore, this study aimed to study the impact of the application of different corporate governance mechanisms and compliance programs on reducing corporate corruption. The study also included the advantages and disadvantages of each corporate governance mechanism according to the latest findings of experimental studies. The study also assessed the extent to which Egyptian companies comply with the Egyptian legislation and laws issued for corporate governance, and identified the best mechanisms that can be applied in Egyptian companies to govern those companies and implement compliance programs, and the impact of the application of good governance in reducing Egyptian corporate corruption, increasing employee and customer satisfaction, and reducing the depletion of company resources. In addition, the study addressed the main challenges facing Egyptian companies in implementing good corporate governance and compliance. The results of the study indicated that corporate governance mechanisms proposed by most international agencies and organizations concerned with combating corruption have an effective impact in reducing corruption in companies. However, to achieve the desired results from each good corporate governance mechanism, recent experimental studies have proposed some requirements or precautions that companies or governments can commit to to maximize the benefits of these mechanisms. On the other hand, the results of the study showed that Egyptian companies, both in the private and public sectors, have taken serious steps in implementing good corporate governance and implementing compliance programs. However, companies do not fully comply with the instructions of good corporate governance, and there are still some shortcomings in the implementation of good corporate governance and compliance programs. These shortcomings are due to several different reasons, which are mainly related to the non-mandatory nature of corporate governance in Egypt, in addition to the lack of sufficient incentives for companies to implement the proposed programs. Keywords: Governance mechanisms – compliance programs – corruption

Challenges and Opportunities in a Resource Desert: Las Vegas Boot Camp Translation

AbstractBackgroundThe state of Nevada has the 3rd fastest growing rate of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) in the country with a 30.6% projected increase between 2020 and 2025. Growth in ADRD is complemented by growth in the diversity of residents, particularly in Las Vegas, where the growth of minoritized populations outpaces national rates. Nevada is 30% Hispanic/Latino (H/L) and Las Vegas is 33% H/L. Among the challenges presented by this growth, Nevada is characterized as a ‘neurology desert’, lacking the necessary specialists to meet the state’s care demands and lacking the traditional infrastructure for care and research referral. In order to better understand local experiences seeking care and address communication barriers, we applied the Boot Camp Translation model for the Las Vegas H/L community.MethodWe identified 14 community members to participate in our ADRD BCT through community connections, targeted email blasts, and social media. BCT members ranged in age from 23 to 62 (M = 43, SD = 13.74), were majority female (10/14) and H/L (11/14), and most (10/14) were connected to local non‐profit organizations serving H/Ls, those with ADRD, and/or older adults.ResultBCT members identified messages to increase AD awareness that reflected love, “respeto” (respect), resilience, and connection; messages targeted younger and middle‐age adults and community organizations: 1) “Amar es saber” (“To love is to know”), which encourages discussions among family members; 2) “The community cares. Let’s talk.”; and 3) “Podemos afrontar el Alzheimer juntos.” (”We can face Alzheimer’s disease together.”). BCT members identified our resource desert as a key challenge to message‐based calls to action. As reflected by their messages, they also highlighted opportunities for community members to engage and support message dissemination.ConclusionThe Las Vegas BCT effectively identified messages, challenges, and opportunities to increasing AD knowledge and research engagement. Many BCT members joined our community advisory board; they emphasize the need for ongoing advocacy in the state, Spanish‐language resources, and an online presence that simplifies and supports navigation of services and information.

Welcome to the first issue of Transformative Social Work: A special issue on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic

Welcome to the inaugural issue of Transformative Social Work, a new journal developed by an international editorial team and hosted by the University of Calgary, Canada. In this Special Issue, we reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to social work. We address considerations such as heightened inequities, experiences and recommendations that have emerged at this unique juncture in history across the world. Articles in this issue amplify COVID-19 considerations for practice, professional support, social work education, community development, advocacy, and the importance of addressing ongoing and emerging community and societal inequities, with a focus on nurturing well-being and equity. Articles offer reflection on individual, community and population experiences, including substantial shifts, societal chasms and considerations for social work and society in moving forward. We are grateful to article authors who have provided important reflections, learning and recommendations in moving forward. Amplifying the breadth of experiences and perspectives as we emerge from this local and global experience is important both to document this experience relative to social work, and to critically consider steps for moving forward.

Transplant Associated Thrombotic Microangiopathy: Acomprehensive Review and Local Experience

Introduction Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) is a rare, life-threatening severe condition characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia and microthrombi in the walls of small blood vessels leading to ischemic organ dysfunction. Transplant-associated TMA (TA-TMA) can occur as a complication of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). The mechanism of TA-TMA is not fully understood, and conventional treatment options are based on targeting the identified risk factors and hypothesized pathophysiology. This review aimed to compile the information to date about TA-TMA and possible treatment strategies and report successful cases at the National Center for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR). Methods Scientific databases were scoped for reviews on TA-TMA, its pathophysiology, risk factors and therapeutic strategies. Results were compiled to formulate an understanding of TA-TMA. Local cases of TA-TMA at NCCCR were also reported. Results TA-TMA pathophysiology and risk factors are described in Figure 1 and Table 1, respectively. Due to the complexity of the patient cases under investigation, TA-TMA diagnosis is clinical. Proposed diagnostic criteria include anemia, thrombocytopenia, elevated LDH, presence of schistocytes, hypertension, proteinuria, and elevated sC5b-9. Therapeutic approaches start the management of modifiable risk factors such as withdrawal or decreasing the dosage of calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs), control of hypertension and AKI, treatment of active infections and management of graft versus host disease (GvHD). Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) may benefit some patients who are positive for factor H autoantibodies. eculizumab, a humanized antibody against complement protein, can be highly effective in patients with TA-TMA. It is recommended for patients with high-risk features such as elevated sC5b-9 and proteinuria and can also be used for patients with organ damage or disseminated disease. Other available treatment options include rituximab and defibrotide. Other therapeutic agents are under clinical trials such as ravulizumab (C5 inhibitor), nomacopan (C5 and leukotriene B4 inhibitor) and narsoplimab (mannan-binding lectin-associated serine protease-2 [MASP-2] inhibitor). Four cases were diagnosed with TA-TMA at NCCCR between September 2017 and February 2023, as described in Figure 2. All cases recovered; however, the challenge remains in the choice of therapy. Thus far, the choice is to individualize therapy according to comorbidities, severity of clinical presentation and availability of the treatment options. Conclusion TA-TMA remains a significant clinical challenge for transplant physicians, and more research is needed to improve our understanding of its pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management, particularly in guiding the choice of therapy.

Secondary Acute Myeloid Leukemia from a Previous Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasm: A Study of Grelam-Chile Concerning Chilean Patients on Behalf of AML Pethema Registry

Introduction: Secondary Acute Myeloid Leukemia (sAML) from Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasm (chMPN) is associated with an unfavorable prognosis and is characterized by a unique set of cytogenetic and molecular features distinct from de novo AML. The only cure for these patients is allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation (SCT), which usually is not possible given the advanced age and comorbidities from this patient population. Methods: We present a retrospective analysis of sAML Chilean patients due to chMPN from the multicentric epidemiological registry of AML of the PETHEMA Spanish Group. Results: There are 802 AML Chilean patients incorporated in the online PETHEMA platform. 158 are sAMLand 26 are secondary to chMPN. Compared with the sAML group, patients with previous chMPN were mainly male (56% vs. 76%, respectively), had a larger white blood cell count (32,720 mm3 vs. 61,130 mm3), and had splenomegaly (P <0.05). There was no difference in age (median 62,35 years old), peripheral blood blasts (media 28,8%), fibrinogen (287 mg/dl), or other laboratory tests (p>0.05). Regardless of the type of chMPN: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: 8 patients: Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia: 5, Primary Myelofibrosis: 5, Chronic Myeloproliferative Syndrome not specified subtype: 6, Polycythemia Vera/essential Thrombocytosis 2. 50% received previously chemotherapy, mainly Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (7) and hydroxycarbamide (7). Regardless sAML % had an abnormal karyotype. Treatment used, it was Anthracycline/Daunorubicin (38%), azacytidine with or without Venetoclax (19%), and palliative care (23%). In the first induction, the rate of Complete response (CR), or complete response with incomplete hematological response (iCR), was reached in only 3 patients, and these had negative MRD. From the patients with partial responses, 9 patients received a second line of treatment, mainly azacytidine. After that, three more patients reached CR. Only one patient received allogeneic SCT. The average stay in the hospital was 41,4 days, and Overall survival (OS) was 12,2 months (OS in all sAML was 14,2 months, N.S. p>0.05). The mortality rate was 84%, and the main cause was progressive disease in 60% of those cases. Conclusion: We present our local experience with this type of sAML. The outcome remains poor; it seems that allogeneic SCT is the only cure, but most patients cannot reach it. More research is needed to improve the high rates of mortality for this patient population.

Slow Tourism Project to Redistribute Tourist Demand in Lazio: Cost-Benefit Analysis Using Monte Carlo Simulation

This paper examines the potential financial advantages and disadvantages of a project called Feudo Turistico, which proposes the establishment of a slow tourism destination between Rome and Fiuggi. The objective of the project is to reduce the concentration of tourist demand in the city centers of Rome and Fiuggi and instead distribute it across the Lazio region by providing a local cultural and active tourism experience with new services that are currently unavailable in the region. To assess the project’s feasibility, a cost-benefit analysis is conducted using Monte Carlo Simulation with 10,000 trials. This method allows for obtaining the net present value, internal rate of return, and discounted payback period for each simulated combination of input variables and then exploring the location and dispersion of these indicators. A simple random sampling technique is employed to simulate different sets of input parameters using a factor range between pessimistic and optimistic scenarios, where minimum and maximum values are determined based on existing literature, historical data in statistical reports of research institutions, and calculations derived from this data. Furthermore, two different settings are considered regarding the initial distribution of input parameters, and their outcomes are compared. The results and distribution of net present value, internal rate of return, and discounted payback period indicate that the Feudo Turistico project possesses a financially self-sufficient business model, generating cash flows that can repay the initial investment within a few years with a high probability. Keywords: slow tourism, cost-benefit analysis, discounted cash flow, Monte Carlo Simulation

Inotuzumab Use: A Single-Center Experience in B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Introduction: Inotuzumab Ozogamicin (InO) is a humanized anti-CD22 monoclonal antibody conjugated to calicheamicin, a cytotoxic antibiotic agent used in B-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL). The conjugate is internalized and produces DNA cleavage and subsequent apoptosis. InO has shown better results than conventional chemotherapy. Patients and methods: We present the results of a single-center experience with a small cohort of 13 patients diagnosed with ALL who received InO outside of clinical trials. Results: Of the 13 patients, 69% (9) were male. The median age was 38 years old (range 16-64). 10 patients younger than 55 years 9 patients had relapsed diseases, 3 refractory diseases and one patient was newly diagnosed. Regardless of relapsed disease, 7 patients used InO as a first line of salvage and 2 as a second line. In refractory disease, 1 patient used InO as the second salvage and 2 as third or more. White blood cells range from 1,500 to 285,000 mm3. Peripheral blood blast from 50-80%. Before InO administration, all the patients had bilirubin lower than 2 mg/DL (range 0.15-1.26 mg/dL), an ALT (alanine aminotransferase) medium value of 34 U/dl, and an AST (aspartate aminotransferase) medium value of 33 U/dL. The most common type of leukemia was CALLA in 8 patients: B-ALL Phi positive in 2, Lymphoid blast crisis in1, pre-B ALL 1, and t (8;22) 1 patient. 10 patients had CD-22 positivity in flow cytometry, and 3 had negative results. There was no relation between the intensity of CD 22 and the rate of response. 11 patients received InO as monotherapy, and 2 were associated with Mini-HyperCVAD-InO. 7 patients received 1 cycle and 6 patients received 2 cycles of InO; the average dose received was 2,7 mg/m2. 7 (53%) patients in complete response (CR) plus MDR (Minimal Residual disease) negative after treatment, 4 progressive diseases and 2 missing. Three patients received HCT (hematopoietic cell transplantation) post-InO, and two are waiting in complete remission. One patient relapsed while she was waiting for HCT and died. 4 patients received InO as a salvage after relapse post-HCT. All these patients had progressive diseases and died. In the patients that used InO as a bridge to HCT, the average time to transplant was 94 days. Regardless of Veno-Occlusive Disease (VOD), 1 patient developed it after InO treatment; no patients had VOD associated with HCT. Overall survival: 38 months; progression-free survival: 4.1 months. Mortality rate was 53% (7 patients). Causes were: 4 with progressive disease, 1 hemorrhagic stroke, 1 septic shock, and 1 suicide. Conclusion: We show our small local experience using this new drug in B-ALL patients. Patients who use InO as a bridge to HCT could have a good outcome. We had not found good results when InO was used in relapse post-HCT. There was no relation between the intensity of CD22 at flow cytometry and the rate of responses. The incidence of VOD was low. Rates of response are comparable to other real-world reports. This small experience could be the beginning of a multicenter Real-World study in Latin America.

The Effect of Endovascular Management of Arteriovenous Fistulae the Stenosis A Review of Local Experience: A Review of Local Experience

The Effect of Endovascular Management of Arteriovenous Fistulae the Stenosis A Review of Local Experience: A Review of Local Experience

METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSING THE LEVEL OF A TRANSPORT ENTERPRISE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

The goal of this article is to develop a methodology for assessing the level of sustainable development of a transport enterprise, which allows to supplement and expand the system of coefficients, taking into account the specificity of initial and boundary conditions of functioning, as well as the nature of the enterprise's goals, which makes it possible to adapt to a dynamically changing environment. To achieve this goal, a number of modern general scientific methods and research techniques have been used, namely: abstract and logical, including analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction; generalisation – for reviewing information sources, studying local and foreign experience; system analysis – for a holistic perception of the research object and a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between the elements within the defined problem as a whole; problem-oriented – for scientific substantiation of the methodology for assessing the level of transport sustainable development.
 Modern economic trends make it possible to emphasise the theoretical and practical importance of the problem of increasing the efficiency and sustainability of transport enterprises on the basis of technological transformation. At the same time, sustainable development of transport will entail technical and technological progress of the economy as a whole.
 The paper considers a methodology for assessing the level of sustainable development of transport enterprises, which involves five stages. The study also developed an approximate goal-setting system, which can be edited by the enterprise in accordance with its own priorities. This study systematised the indicators of sustainable development, which were divided into two groups, qualitative and quantitative, based on the goals set. Also, the article proposes a general integral indicator for assessing the level of sustainable development of an enterprise, based on the target approach, within which the indicators for achieving which are divided into indicators for achieving qualitative and quantitative goals in the areas of economic, environmental, social and technological activities, which allows to assess the degree of their implementation.
 The theoretical conclusions, approaches and recommendations proposed in the article can be used to determine the level of sustainable development of a transport enterprise, on the basis of which it is possible to formulate a conclusion about its ability to carry out further activities, which will allow making the right management decisions.

Bringing it all home: using local resources in teachers’ professional development

Abstract Teachers need opportunities to explore the communities in which they teach to understand how the local contexts can be used to enhance the curriculum. Professional development that focuses on ways to integrate local primary sources into the social studies curriculum can help teachers plan authentic lessons for students to learn about their community. This qualitative study examined how nine social studies teachers who participated in a professional development program on place-based education made linkages between local and global events in their unit planning. Semi-structured interviews, field notes, and lesson plans were analyzed to learn how a professional development program impacted teachers’ practice. Findings indicate that most teachers were able to design and implement units that either explicitly or implicitly connected global events to local experiences. Results suggest that instructional shifts are required to help teachers design inquiry-based instruction to understand how to use local primary sources to open up spaces for students to ask questions about their communities.

The mediating role of self-regulation between emotional intelligence and student performance in online global classroom-based collaborative international online learning (COIL): Empirical evidence from four partner universities of Latin America

The online global classroom of the Collaborative International Online Learning (COIL) initiative can be valuable for many local and international students who do not have the opportunity to participate in the worldwide in-person exchange programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This research focuses on determining the role of self-regulation in considering undergraduate engineering students' emotional intelligence and performance in online global classroom courses. The convenient data was collected through an online questionnaire that measures emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and student performance. It was applied to 144 students taking three different online courses from four international Latin American universities: (1) Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico, (2) Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, Dominican Republic, (3) DUOC, Pontificia Universidad Católica, Chile (4) San Sebastian University, Chile. Tecnologico de Monterrey designed and offered online global classroom courses to the students in these collaborating international universities. The online survey links were distributed during the last lecture of each online global classroom course through a convenient sampling method. Collected quantitative data were analyzed with the Jamovi statistical application. The statistically analyzed results of the mediation test affirmed that students' self-regulation partially mediated local and international students' emotional intelligence and academic performance. Furthermore, this research provides guidelines to both local and international professors in higher education institutions for promoting and implementing global classrooms in their existing educational settings. The aim is to help local and international students gain international experiences in COIL educational settings and guide them toward self-regulation of study and emotions for better academic performance.

Gastronomy Tourism: Local Food and Tourism Experience in Bandung

Gastronomy tourism could also be named as dynamic culinary tourism, defined as the activity that the tourists visit a destination to taste the local food and beverage products that can add the experience and impression to their trip. Gastronomy Tourism is currently developing rapidly and become one of the most creative and dynamic segments in the field of tourism. Bandung as one of three places that designated as gastronomy tourism destination in Indonesia besides Bali and Joglosemar has very attractive gastronomy tourism destination. Bandung is one of the cities that develop and expand gastronomy tourism in Indonesia. The qualitative approach used in this research is to understand concepts, opinions, or experiences from the phenomenon in Bandung as a gastronomy tourism destination in the case study. SWOT analysis and flow model technique used as a result generator in the case of local food and tourism experience in Bandung. The local community, tourists, food industry, and local government are involved in this research. Knowing the gastrotourism in Bandung that giving authentic experience for tourists specifically it will give specific information that can be useful for gastronomy enthusiast and will illuminate to culture and economic development of Bandung.

Effects of storms on fisheries and aquaculture: An Icelandic case study on climate change adaptation

ABSTRACT Climate change research on fisheries is often focused on changes in species abundance and distribution, yet the impacts of severe weather events are also important. Climate models indicate that storm frequency and intensity may increase in the North Atlantic; however, uncertainties remain and consequences in Iceland are not well studied. This research represents a first attempt to understand local to regional implications of storminess on Icelandic fisheries industries. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the analysis (1) provides regional future wind speed projections in Iceland and surroundings under the Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP) 3–7.0 scenario, (2) documents current local experiences using exploratory interviews with various stakeholders in fisheries and aquaculture, and (3) explores research priorities for understanding climate-change adaptations in coastal communities. Projections show that whereas areas of the west, south, and east of Iceland may experience fewer storm days, the region north/northeast of Iceland features an increase in storm days. Potential adaptations include a flexible management system that does not punish fishers for lost time due to bad weather, cooperative market arrangements among sectors, and job security considerations for fishers and fish processing workers. Future projections are needed for other variables such as precipitation, and future socioeconomic studies should address the predictions and impacts of storminess.

Understanding memory transmission in disaster risk reduction practices: A case study from Japan

“Disasters strike when they have faded from memory”, is a powerful quote from the Japanese geophysicist Terada Torahiko (1878–1935). This sentence, often used when addressing the need to improve disaster resilience, is a powerful reminder of the role that local memories of past disasters play in ensuring the safety of communities exposed to hazards. Twelve years from the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (GEJET) that hit Japan Tohoku's East Coast, this article aims at understanding how the transmission of local knowledge and experiences of past disasters contributes to increasing community resilience to tsunami risks. Based on field research along the coast of the Japanese prefectures of Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima, this study analyses 11 semi-structured in-depth interviews, to investigate the role of memory transmission in preparing for tsunami risks such as the GEJET. The data was analysed following a narrative approach and through thematic coding with the use of NVivo. Coding structures led to the identification of disaster memory transmission practices in the case study areas and allowed the testing of the relevance of the theoretical framework to community disaster resilience studies. Results are aligned with the theoretical framework and show that disaster memorials are more likely to influence community resilience if passed down using a combination of oral transmission and interpretation together with the use of backup memory archives and physical objects. Such practices are recommended as they allow both the communicability and durability of lessons-learned. Transmitting and maintaining a constant interaction between these two forms of memory is the responsibility of those institutions that oversee the keeping alive of memories, by continuously repurposing and renewing them while engaging with exposed communities.

Intangible Heritage to Strengthen Local Water Management

Can intangible cultural heritage (ICH) help to reduce biodiversity loss and and water shortages related to climate change? Can it contribute to managing water shortages and surpluses on a local level? This article argues that some useful forms of intangible, “living” heritage offer valuable knowledge and practices that can serve as adaptive strategies in a changing environment. Binding practitioners to a specific place and to each other and connecting past and future generations, ICH can bring local knowledge and experience into the work field. The examples introduced here include grassland irrigation, water milling and hedge-laying: all used in the past, replaced by new inventions (e.g. fertilizers, new techniques for grinding grains and barbed wire taking the place of hedges respectively), and reintroduced because of their potential role in water management and ability to help create a climate-robust landscape. The valuable insights and practices of “citizen scientists” using these traditional techniques are too often overlooked by policy makers and academics.

Some like it complex: building a common multidisciplinarity background from local experiences within the South-Mediterranean environmental research communities

This article addresses the difficulty of introducing and establishing multidisciplinarity in environmental research within and among the South-Mediterranean environmental research national communities. Moreover, this work attends to assess the internal and external structural factors treating such complex issues in rural, urban, and peri-urban contexts as well as the connections and dependencies of these factors. Throughout a series of programs, projects, and actions that involved scientists and scholars from Algeria, France, Lebanon, Morocco, and Tunisia, some common patterns can be observed despite notable differences in environmental and political contexts. Thus, the main common issues involve funding matters (budget reductions and less versatility), administrative and social hierarchy, relatively small connections with public services and community representatives, and finally the reluctance shown by many researchers to make data available for the community. Nevertheless, the fact that national and international (Arabic and French speaking sphere) researcher's communities have progressively built mutual knowledge thanks to different collaborations is a major achievement, sustaining multidisciplinarity in environmental research. Indeed, this allowed the elaboration of sustainability metrics, demarches, and procedures for assessing environmentally and socioeconomically complex issues.

Ibrutinib-related atrial fibrillation – local general hospital experience

Ibrutinib-related atrial fibrillation – local general hospital experience