Public Venues Research Articles

Research Trends in Communicative Language Teaching: A Bibliometric Analysis from 2014 to 2023

Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) is an approach to language education that prioritizes communication as the core of language learning. Since its emergence in the 1970s, it has garnered significant attention from linguists and language educators. This study aims to reveal the current status and trends of CLT-related research, thereby contributing to its ongoing development. Through a bibliometric analysis using the RStudio Biblioshiny tool, 649 documents on CLT from the Web of Science Core Collection, spanning from 2013 to 2024 were examined. Various aspects such as the number of publications, publication venues, corresponding authors' countries, the most cited documents, and frequently explored topics were analyzed. The findings suggest avenues for further exploration, including the interdisciplinary development of CLT, its application in languages beyond English, and the exploration of more practical variants of the CLT method in the future.

Who champions environmental sustainability? A stakeholder’s analysis of public assembly venues

PurposeDespite an abundance of literature regarding the motivations of sport and entertainment managers to adopt environmentally sustainable practices (ESPs) within their venue, there is little offered on which particular stakeholders motivate such action. This study examined the venues which host such events to identify the stakeholders who influence the adoption of ESPs, their specific roles and to highlight salient stakeholders who primarily motivate ESP adoption.Design/methodology/approachGuided by stakeholder theory as a framework for analysis, a qualitative study was employed which consisted of sixteen semi-structured interviews with venue personnel including presidents, general managers, operations directions and recycling coordinators. Participants were asked to discuss their venue’s management structure, stakeholder relations and ESPs.FindingsInternal stakeholders – particularly ownership and operations personnel – were salient stakeholders motivating ESP adoption, but the most unique stakeholder identified was that of a motivated “doer” from no particular role who simply possessed the power, legitimacy and urgency to act on ESPs. Thus, there was no single, identifiable stakeholder role to champion ESPs so much as there was a motivated, normatively legitimate stakeholder who wanted to be that champion.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the growing sport ecology literature and is the first to present the idea of a non-particular, doer stakeholder to champion ESPs within this industry rather than one with a more defined role within organizational structure.

Impacts of revised smoke-free regulations under the 2020 Japan Health Promotion Act on cigarette smoking and heated tobacco product use in indoor public places and homes: findings from 2018 to 2021 International Tobacco Control (ITC) Japan Surveys

BackgroundIn April 2020, Japan’s revised Health Promotion Act (HPA) banned cigarette smoking and heated tobacco products (HTP) use in indoor public places but exempted small establishments and permitted smoking-designated/HTP-designated rooms....

A Decade of the Database Systems Research with the Lens of PODS, SIGMOD, TODS, and TKDE: A Bibliometric Perspective

Database management systems are an essential research field in data engineering, data mining, and computer science. The development and research in this field have evolved from manual bookkeeping to automatic data storage, rapidly growing with time. In this bibliometric study, the articles from four premier venues of publication in the field of database systems have been collected for analysis, including ACM Special Interest Group on Management of Data SIGMOD, a well-reputed symposium PODS (Principles of Database Systems) and two journals of the domain namely: Transactions on Database Systems (TODS) by ACM, and Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering (TKDE). This study includes the articles published between 2010 and 2019 in the selected venues to perform bibliometric analysis. Both TKDE and TODS are highly reputed journals in the field of database systems but publish quite different research. The SIGMOD conference began in 1975 and specializes in the research area of databases and data management problems, whereas PODS is the research conference that specializes in research related to database theory. This study presents the analysis of the collected articles from three major aspects: 1) metadata analysis, 2) content-based analysis, and 3) citation-based analysis. Furthermore, it also looked at the leading institutes, countries, and authorities based on article citation and publication count. As a whole, this study proposes a methodology for performing the extensive bibliometric analysis for the database management system and conducts a bibliometric analysis for the aforementioned top publication venues in this area of research.

The impact of social determinants of health on international migrants’ health outcomes: a bibliometric analysis

Purpose The aim of this study is to conduct an in-depth exploration of the research landscape concerning the impact of social determinants of health (SDH) on the health outcomes of international migrants. Design/methodology/approach Leveraging the extensive Scopus database, this study retrieved a total of 2,255 articles spanning the years 1993–2023. The framework for analysis used the SDH categories outlined by the World Health Organization. Findings The research landscape exhibited an apparent increase in the number of publications, but not a net increase in the research productivity. The USA emerged as the leading contributor to research output, with the Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health emerging as the most prolific publication venue, and the University of Toronto ranking as the most prolific institution. The SDH category that received the highest number of publications was the “community and social context”. Migrants from different regions in Asia (East, Central and South Asia) and those from Latin America and the Caribbean region appeared to be the most commonly researched. Highly cited articles predominantly delved into mental health outcomes arising from discrimination and migration policies. Research limitations/implications The findings proffer valuable insights for shaping future research endeavors, accentuating the imperative for diversified studies encompassing underrepresented domains, broader health outcomes and the inclusion of migrant populations from different world regions in investigative pursuits. Originality/value This study delivers a comprehensive analysis of the research landscape, unveiling critical trends in the realm of SDH and migrant health outcomes.

Bibliometric Analysis of Root Research under Drip Irrigation Based on Web of Science

The study delves into the prevailing focal points and developmental trends within the international sphere of crop root research under drip irrigation. It leverages the Web of Science core database and employs VOSviewer for a systematic review of the literature spanning 2001 to 2022. The analysis encompasses publication counts, publishing journals, contributing authors, research institutions, and keywords. Findings indicate that research on root systems under drip irrigation has become a notable area of interest in the field of irrigation, attracting global scholarly attention. There is a marked upward trend in publication output, with institutions in China and the United States taking on central roles. Journals like Agricultural Water Management and Acta Horticulturae are key publication venues, with Vadose Zone Journal being notable for high-impact articles. The research primarily involves agronomy, water resources, and horticulture, focusing on yield enhancement through drip irrigation, root distribution under various techniques, crop quality in response to partial root-zone drying, and irrigation scheduling model development. Scholars like Jiri Simunek and Yaohu Kang have made substantial contributions. The field’s established framework calls for continued international collaboration to drive further innovation. The identified trends and parameters can be a valuable reference for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, guiding efforts to optimize agricultural productivity and resource use.

Transformative agreements, publication venues and Open Access policies at the University of Milan

AbstractStarting from July 2020 at the University of Milan, one of the largest and most important Italian universities, the first transformative agreements with some major international scientific publishers have come into effect. These agreements allow corresponding authors to publish in open access without directly bearing the publication costs. From the perspective of corresponding authors, these agreements could increase the dissemination of their scientific output and, thereby, the impact on the scientific community. However, transformative agreements are part of a rapidly changing publishing market that already includes open access articles in both so‐called ‘Diamond’ and ‘Gold’ journals. The aim of our study is to understand to what extent the positioning of journals in impact rankings, the disciplinary field of the article, together with the career stage of the corresponding author, influence the choice to publish in a journal covered by transformative agreements rather than in other open access or hybrid journals. The results of our investigation draw attention to the importance of rules in Italy governing scientific careers in different disciplinary fields and potential unforeseen effects of policies favouring open access.

Secondhand smoke exposure among adolescents in the gulf cooperation council countries: analysis of global youth tobacco surveys

This study aimed to analyze patterns and predictors of secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure among adolescents (12–16 years old) in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Nationally representative data from the most recent Global Youth Tobacco Survey in each country were analyzed (N = 17,220). SHS exposure at home, in public places, and at school was assessed. Descriptive statistics summarized exposure prevalence overall and by sex. Multivariable logistic regression examined factors associated with each SHS exposure’s outcome. The results showed that SHS exposure was high overall, with exposure at home and school ranging from 12.7 to 20.7%, respectively, in Oman to 39.4% and 36.7%, respectively, in Kuwait. Almost half of the adolescents reported exposure to SHS in public places, with a prevalence of 40.8% in Saudi Arabia to 65.9% in Kuwait. The prevalence of exposure varied between countries, with the highest rates occurring in Kuwait. Girls had higher exposure at home, while boys had higher exposure in public and at school. Factors associated with higher exposure included parental smoking, friend smoking, and tobacco advertising. The belief that SHS is harmful was associated with lower home exposure. In conclusion, adolescents in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries are exposed to concerning levels of SHS, especially in public places. These findings underscore the urgent need for stronger tobacco control policies, including comprehensive smoke-free laws covering all public venues, to protect youth from SHS exposure. Additionally, the results support the development of targeted interventions promoting smoke-free homes and social norms against smoking.

An effective framework for measuring the novelty of scientific articles through integrated topic modeling and cloud model

Novelty is a critical characteristic of innovative scientific articles, and accurately identifying novelty can facilitate the early detection of scientific breakthroughs. However, existing methods for measuring novelty have two main limitations: (1) Metadata-based approaches, such as citation analysis, are retrospective and do not alleviate the pressures of the peer review process or enable timely tracking of scientific progress; (2) Content-based methods have not adequately addressed the inherent uncertainty between the qualitative concept of novelty and the textual representation of papers. To address these issues, we propose a practical and effective framework for measuring the novelty of scientific articles through integrated topic modeling and cloud model, referred to as MNSA-ITMCM. In this framework, papers are represented as topic combinations, and novelty is reflected in the organic reorganization of these topics. We use the BERTopic model to generate semantically informed topics, and then apply a topic selection algorithm based on maximum marginal relevance to obtain a topic combination that balances similarity and diversity. Furthermore, we leverage the cloud model from fuzzy mathematics to quantify novelty, overcoming the uncertainty inherent in natural language expression and topic modeling to improve the accuracy of novelty measurement. To validate the effectiveness of our framework, we conducted empirical evaluations on papers from the Cell 2021 journal (biomedical domain) and the ICLR 2023 conference (computer science domain). Through correlation analysis and prediction error analysis, our framework demonstrated the ability to identify different types of novel papers and accurately predict their novelty levels. The proposed framework is applicable across diverse scientific disciplines and publication venues, benefiting researchers, librarians, science evaluation agencies, policymakers, and funding organizations by improving the efficiency and comprehensiveness of identifying novelty research.

Expansion of Smoke-Free Laws in Public Places and Support for Smoke-Free in Malaysia: Findings from the 2020 ITC Malaysia Survey.

Smoke-free laws (SFL) are more effective with public support. This study investigated the smoking prevalence, public perceptions of smoking rules, and support for comprehensive SFL among 1047 people who smoke (PWS) and 206 people who do not smoke (PNS) aged ≥18 in the 2020 International Tobacco Control Malaysia Survey. Smoking prevalence was highest in nighttime entertainment venues (85.7%), non-air-conditioned eateries (49.7%), and indoor workplaces (34.6%). Respondents reported that smoking was banned in most indoor workplaces (81.7% PNS, 69.2% PWS), air-conditioned eateries (84.7% PNS, 75.7% PWS), and non-air-conditioned eateries (81.2% PNS, 78.7% PWS), but much less so in nighttime entertainment venues (30.1% PNS, 24.6% PWS). Support for comprehensive SFL in public venues was highest among PNS (≥84.9%) but still substantial among PWS (≥49.9%). PWS under 40, Malay, married, and aware of smoking rules supported SFL more. Robust SFL enforcement is essential in Malaysia to reduce secondhand smoke exposure in public places.

Social Media's Influence on Productivity in Working Space Facilities : Studies on Cofffe Shop in Cimahi City, Indonesia

This study aims to determine and analyze the influence of social media on productivity in workspace facilities located in coffee shops. Employing a quantitative descriptive research method, primary data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 106 respondents who use these workspaces in Cimahi City. Data analysis was conducted using simple regression to measure the relationship between social media usage and productivity levels. The results indicate that social media has a significant positive impact on productivity within coffee shop workspaces, demonstrating a strong correlation between the two variables. These findings have important implications for both the development of knowledge in productivity management and for coffee entrepreneurs. Coffee shop owners are encouraged to leverage social media as a tool to attract customers, build community engagement, and enhance interaction, all of which can contribute to increased visitor productivity. This research also opens avenues for further studies on additional factors influencing productivity in collaborative workspaces in public venues.

A HYBRID ASSAULT DETECTION SYSTEM USING RANDOM FOREST ENABLED XGBOOST-LIGHTGBM TECHNIQUE

This article presents the development of an assault identification system using face recognition in a closed location, by employing a machine learning-based computer vision approach. The proposed model combines algorithms such as Random forest, XGBoost and LightGBM techniques. The objective is to accurately identify and classify instances of assault in real-time based on facial recognition. The proposed approach utilizes machine learning algorithms to analyze facial features and patterns associated with assault activities. By leveraging on a hybrid model, the system can be integrated into closed locations such as schools, workplaces, or public venues to enhance security measures and promptly respond to potential threats. The findings of this research contribute to the field of computer vision-based assault identification systems, in addressing security challenges. Further advancements of the proposed hybrid model can lead higher performance levels in various real-world scenarios and enhancing public safety and security. The system's performance was evaluated using various metrics, including precision, recall, F1 score, accuracy, and ROC score. The results shows that the proposed system outperformed the existing system with its identified weakness and limitations of: Limited Robustness in Handling Complex Variations, Inability to Handle High-Dimensional Data, Limited Scalability, e.tc. The hybrid model achieved impressive results, with a precision of 98%, recall of 98%, F1 score of 97.7%, accuracy of 97.5%, and ROC score of 97.4%. The above findings demonstrated the effectiveness and robustness of the developed system in accurately detecting and recognizing assault instances within a closed location.

Awareness and attitude towards dental coverage right affecting the dental service utilization among selected thais in Bangkok

Oral health problems are one of the most prevalent public health issues in Thailand. However, the rate of dental service utilization is relatively low despite having three major healthcare coverages provided for Thai citizens. Objectives: This study aims to investigate whether awareness about dental coverage affects the rate of dental care utilization and the attitude towards dental coverage compared across coverage types. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study based on Bangkok, Thailand using a newly developed questionnaire to assess socio-demographic information, dental healthcare utilization, dental coverage, and attitude towards dental coverage. Convenience sampling was used. Population studied was Thai citizens of working age (above 15 years old). Paper-based questionnaire forms were handed out in public venues. Data was analyzed with chi-square analysis to assess whether the sociodemographic characteristics and awareness of dental coverage correlates with dental care service utilization. Logistic regression was used for multivariate analysis to determine which variables had more influence upon dental care utilization. ResultsA total of 315 participants were included for data analysis. Chi-square analysis showed that gender, age, occupation, education, income, and awareness of dental coverage and reported type of dental coverage were all significantly correlated to dental healthcare service utilization (p-value <0.05). Multivariate analysis revealed that gender, age, career, and income still affect utilization when put into a logistic regression model, while awareness was no longer significant in predicting utilization rate. ConclusionIn conclusion, sociodemographic factors that significantly affect dental care service utilization included age, gender, occupation, education and income. When weighted with other socioeconomic determinants of dental care utilization, awareness of dental coverage schemes did not have a significant prediction value.

The anglicization of science in China

Abstract The preeminence of English as the lingua franca in global science has led to English-dominant publication practices, even in non-English-speaking countries. We examine the complex dynamics of language use in scientific publications in China, a major contributor to global scientific output, and the tensions between English and the native language. By analyzing 2,209,987 multilingual publications from 183,457 projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, we reveal a strong preference for English as the publication language in China, with 66.2% of publications in English versus 33.8% in Chinese. Key projects and natural sciences and engineering projects favor English more; regional projects and social sciences projects use Chinese more. However, English has a growing prevalence over the years across all research fields, project types, and publication venues. There is a negative correlation between the shares of English usage in journals and conference proceedings. We find only a minor overlap between English and Chinese-language publications, indicating unique contributions rather than repetitive content. However, Chinese-language publications are more likely to be similar to English-language publications. For highly similar cross-language publication pairs, the Chinese version tends to be published earlier. The findings underscore the risk of underestimating China’s scientific output by only counting English-language publications. We highlight the importance of creating a comprehensive multilingual database and the significant role of non-English-language research in global scientific discourse. Keywords: multilingual publishing; scientific communication; language policy; academic multilingualism; bibliometrics; quantitative analysis.

Understanding the GDPR from a requirements engineering perspective—a systematic mapping study on regulatory data protection requirements

AbstractData protection compliance is critical from a requirements engineering (RE) perspective, both from a software development lifecycle (SDLC) perspective and regulatory compliance. Not including these requirements from the early phases of the SDLC can prove costly and challenging afterward. The general data protection regulation (GDPR) from the European Union (EU) sets a list of requirements that organizations working within its scope should satisfy. However, these requirements are complex to work with, as legal prose tends to be vague and imprecise, and not all requirements have received the same attention from researchers. This study aims to identify the research published in RE for helping compliance with regulatory data protection requirements. We gathered and analyzed 90 articles from 2016 to 2022 through a systematic mapping study. We analyzed key trends in the sample, such as year of publication, publication venue, type of research, interdisciplinarity in the author’s background, GDPR focus of compliance element, and type of proposal. Our main findings show ongoing interest, mostly published in conferences, in achieving overall compliance with the GDPR and consent as the most popular topics. Other topics, such as cookies or children’s data, did not receive significant attention. Research over the whole RE process has been done. 20 (22%) of the papers have authors affiliated with non-computer science; however, most research seems not interdisciplinary. We finally discuss gaps in the literature, possible future areas of research, and the importance of interdisciplinary research for regulatory data protection requirements in RE.

О механизмах влияния на речевой узус в эпоху консциентальной войны

Russian language preservation in modern geopolitical conditions is the subject of the article: during the war to defeat consciousness in everyday speech communication, there is a struggle for the preservation of the Russian language, culture, and mentality of the nation. The article says that the national language is preserved only through the use of a literary language. The author shows the mechanisms of influence on speech use by artificially forming the evaluative background of an utterance in order to influence the motivational aspect of a linguistic personality – its pragmaticon.The article describes how humanitarian intervention creates factors of destruction of culture and national language: historically established ethical rules of communication are broken, stylistically reduced speech patterns, false concepts are introduced, the prestige of a high level of language proficiency is denied. The author identifies channels of powerful influence on the Russian language from the English language:the language of the media, professional speech, and the design of the visual space of all public venues. The author shows that the issue of literary language protection affects a wide range of humanitarian problems in the life of the country, that the introduction of Anglicisms harms the lexical diversity of the Russian language and leads to a simplification of the cognitive picture of the world of native speakers. The article says that speech practice is the subject of research in various modern sciences about the life of language in society.

Insights Into the Research Landscape of Biomedical Physics: A Bibliometric Inquiry.

Biomedical physics is the interdisciplinary field that links the scientific concepts in physics to the practice of medicine and biology, in an effort to understand biological processes, help in the development of medical technologies, to improve human health. This bibliometric study investigates the interdisciplinary field of biomedical physics, which integrates the principles of physics with biological and medical sciences to develop innovative diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. Utilizing the Web of Science database for bibliographic data collection, the analysis employs advanced bibliometric software tools, including Biblioshiny and VOSviewer, to comprehensively map the research landscape. Our findings delineate the annual scientific production, highlighting growth trends and identifying the most influential authors and key publication venues in the field. A thematic analysis reveals prevailing research topics and the evolution of scientific interests over time, providing insights into the shifting focus areas within biomedical physics. The factorial analysis goes further to clarify the conceptual structure of the discipline by providing a topological image of how the different research areas are involved. It helps to recognize topical fields and the possibility of the topicalization of other subjects. Keyword co-occurrence assumes the leading themes and measures the value of the topology. Meanwhile, bibliographical information defines the authors' network, and co-citation analysis identifies the critical authors' pool. The last points to the topic dependence and the network of research collaboration on a global scale. As a result, a survey identifies the deficits and rules of recommendations for the further development of research. It adds practical implications that are necessary for the development and identifies influences for popularization that it might have in the future.

A Bibliometric and Visualised Analysis of Proliferative Verrucous Leucoplakia From 2003 to 2023

BackgroundProliferative verrucous leucoplakia (PVL) is a rare but slow-growing, aggressive leucoplakia lesion associated with the highest malignant transformation rate in oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs). With increasing attention paid to PVL, it is urgent for us to analyse and summarise the publications globally using comprehensive bibliometric studies to help researchers propose possible future research directions and guide them to further conduct relevant studies in the domain. ObjectivesThe purpose of the study was to evaluate global academic productivity, impact, and collaboration of potentially malignant oral disorder PVL utilising bibliometrics based on annual number of publications, countries and regions, institution, authors, journals, citations and co-occurrences of author keywords over the last 20 years. MethodsThis study searched publications pertaining to proliferative verrucous leucoplakia in the Web of Science Core Collection, spanning from 2003 to 2023. Utilizing VOSviewer, R software, Bibliometric online analysis platform, CiteSpace software, and Microsoft Excel, we conducted a bibliometric and visualised analysis of PVL. ResultsThe quantity of pertinent publications in this research domain displays a fluctuating but overall upward trend. In aggregate, there are 148 articles and 61 reviews, encompassing research contributions from 44 countries, 45 institutions, and involving 831 authors. Among these publications, the USA, Spain, and UK emerged as the predominant contributing nations. Predominantly, articles found their publication venue in “Pathology Research and Practice.” Notably, the author with the highest number of publications and most influence is Warnakulasuriya S. The top 3 keywords include “Proliferative Verrucous Leucoplakia,” “Squamous-Cell Carcinoma,” “Oral Leucoplakia,” and “Potentially Malignant Disorders.” ConclusionIn this investigation, statistical analysis and network visualisation were conducted to reveal the research progress, trends, and trending topics on PVL via a thorough bibliometric analysis. We found that current publications comprise mainly case reports, there is a significant research need to explore the molecular mechanisms, specific diagnostic criteria, and effective management options for PVL. Our work should serve as a key reference and a directional guide for future research in this domain.

Different scope of two applied biological chemistry journals as revealed by network analysis: a bibliometric study

Purpose: The landscape of academic publishing is experiencing significant transformations, characterized by an increasing volume of research output and the growth of interdisciplinary studies. These developments pose complex challenges for editorial boards, necessitating advanced strategies for submission management and the maintenance of publication standards.Methods: Utilizing network analysis, this study examined 1,865 articles from &lt;i&gt;Applied Biological Chemistry&lt;/i&gt; and 1,081 articles from &lt;i&gt;Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry&lt;/i&gt;, revealing distinct thematic and methodological orientations within these journals.Results: &lt;i&gt;Applied Biological Chemistry&lt;/i&gt; demonstrated a pronounced focus on extraction processes, while &lt;i&gt;Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry&lt;/i&gt; focused more on fermentation techniques and enzymatic studies. This differentiation highlights the journals’ unique contributions to the field of applied life sciences and underscores the diversity within academic publishing.Conclusion: The findings of this study not only shed light on the subtle distinctions between &lt;i&gt;Applied Biological Chemistry&lt;/i&gt; and &lt;i&gt;Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry&lt;/i&gt; but also emphasize the critical role of articulating the journal scope in detail in helping authors find the most suitable publication venues for their interdisciplinary research. By showcasing the utility of bibliometrics and network analysis, this research provides valuable insights for editorial boards to refine their management processes and for authors to navigate the complex landscape of academic publishing effectively, thereby enhancing the dissemination and impact of scholarly work.

The Cost of Dying Exhibition: public, professional and political reactions to a visual exhibition depicting experiences of poverty at the end of life

Public health approaches to palliative care are internationally endorsed for their potential to improve the social determinants of dying such as energy costs, transport and housing. Enhancing public understanding of...