Public Venues Research Articles

Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Among Chinese Adults - 10 PLADs, China, 2022-2023.

The prevalence of insufficient physical activity (PA) among Chinese adults has shown an upward trend, reaching 22.3% in 2018. Leisure time PA (LTPA) constitutes a minimal proportion of total physical activity patterns. The adherence rate to Physical activity guidelines (PAGs) was 85.7%. While occupational PA remained the predominant form of physical activity, its proportion has decreased. LTPA has emerged from its historically lowest position among activity types. Screen-based activities now constitute the primary form of sedentary behavior. Strategic interventions are needed to promote LTPA by addressing urban-rural disparities in sports facility access and increasing public venue availability. Additionally, targeted initiatives are required to reduce sedentary time, particularly among young people and urban residents, while maintaining engagement in LTPA.

Obesogenic Environment in a Minas Gerais State Metropolis, Brazil: Analysis of Crime Rates, Food Shops and Physical Activity Venues.

The aim of the present study is to identify obesogenic environment profiles to find the obesogenic environment pattern for Belo Horizonte City. The current research followed the ecological approach and was substantiated by data from food shops, public sports venues, crime rates (homicides and robberies) and the rate of accidents with pedestrians. Descriptive analyses and principal component analysis (PCA) were conducted in Stata software, version 14.0. Georeferencing and map plotting were carried out in Qgis software, version 2.10. All neighborhoods in Belo Horizonte City (n = 486) were included in the study. The obesogenic pattern comprised the highest mean number of shops selling ultra-processed food, crime rates, and accidents with pedestrians. The generated latent variable was divided into tertiles, and the second and third tertiles represented the most obesogenic environments. Neighborhoods accounting for the highest obesogenic profile also recorded the largest number of shops selling all food types. Furthermore, neighborhoods in the third tertile recorded the highest mean income (BRL 2352.00) (p = 0.001) and the lowest Health Vulnerability Index (HVI = 54.2; p = 0.001). These findings point towards the need for developing actions, policies and programs to improve these environments, such as tax incentives to open healthy food retailers and public sports venues to promote healthier lifestyles and to prevent diseases in the middle and long term.

Open Secrets

A robust corpus exists on Open Access (OA) spending within libraries, however there is less literature on assessing OA expenditures across colleges and universities. Due to the nature of the fragmented and uneven investment in OA, researchers are likely not optimizing institutional resources on Article Processing Charges (APCs) as part of the open access environment. This article describes how personnel at University of Oregon Libraries built a Power BI model to encapsulate and visualize our institution’s open access outlay as well as apprise researchers of their options for selecting OA publication venues based on APCs and impact metrics.

A novel approach based on journal coupling to determine authors who are most likely to be part of the same invisible college

ABSTRACT Purpose In this paper, we use author clustering based on journal coupling (i.e., shared academic journals) to determine researchers who have the same scientific interests and similar conceptual frameworks. The basic assumption is that authors who publish in the same academic journals are more likely to share similar conceptual frameworks and interests than those who never publish in the same venues. Therefore, they are more likely to be part of the same invisible college (i.e., authors in this subgroup contribute materially to research on the same topic and often publish their work in similar publication venues). Design/methodology/approach Test in a controlled exercise the grouping of authors based on journal coupling to determine invisible colleges in a research field using a case study of 302 authors who had published in the Information Science and Library Science (IS&LS) category of the Web of Science Core Collection. For each author, we retrieved all the scientific journals in which this author had published his/her articles. We then used the cosine measure to calculate the similarity between authors (both first and second order). Findings In this paper, using journal coupling of IS&LS authors, we found four main invisible colleges: “Information Systems”, “Business and Information Management”, “Quantitative Information Science” and “Library Science.” The main journals that determine the existence of these invisible colleges were Inform Syst Res, Inform Syst J, J Bus Res, J Knowl Manage, J Informetr, Pro Int Conf Sci Inf, Int J Geogr Inf Sci, J Am Med Inform Assn, and Learn Publ. However, the main journals that demonstrate that IS&LS determine a field were J Am Soc Inf Sci Tec/J Assoc Inf Sci Tech, Scientometrics, Inform Process Manag, and J Inf Sci. Research limitations The results shown in this article are from a controlled exercise. The analysis performed using journal coupling excludes books, book chapters, and conference papers. In this article, only academic journals were used for the representation of research results. Practical implications Our results may be of interest to IS&LS scholars. This is because these results provide a new lens for grouping authors, making use of the authors’ journal publication profile and journal coupling. Furthermore, extending our approach to the study of the structure of other disciplines would possibly be of interest to historians of science as well as scientometricians. Originality/value This is a novel approach based on journal coupling to determine authors who are most likely to be part of the same invisible college.

Biomechanical Insights Into the One-Handed Backhand Drive in Tennis: A Bibliometric Analysis

Objectives. This bibliometric analysis aimed to examine the trends, patterns, and significant contributions to the understanding of the one-handed backhand drive biomechanics in tennis from 2000 to 2024. Materials and methods. Using the Web of Science and Scopus databases, a systematic review of academic literature was conducted, including articles, conference papers, and reviews. The study examined publishing trends, geographical distribution, authorship, citations, and thematic content. Results. The analysis revealed a steady increase in publications, reaching a peak between 2015 and 2020. Research articles were the most common document type, followed by reviews and conference papers. The United States and Australia were the leading contributors, with a strong culture of international collaboration evident. Keywords such as “biomechanics,” “tennis,” “backhand,” and “performance” were central to the research. The Journal of Sports Biomechanics was a prominent publication venue, with several highly cited documents. Conclusions. The bibliometric analysis demonstrated significant scientific progress in understanding the biomechanical principles of the one-handed backhand drive in tennis. It highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and global partnerships in advancing sports biomechanics research. The study serves as a comprehensive reference for scholars, coaches, and practitioners, offering insights into performance enhancement and injury prevention strategies, and identifying potential areas for further research.

A Tertiary Study for Process Mining

Background: This tertiary study lists the secondary studies published in the process mining domain and provides an analysis related to a set of research questions. It is the first tertiary study in this area. The objective is to provide information about the available secondary studies in process mining, respond to research questions relating to the thematic areas covered in the studies, as well as trends regarding their quality, and report on findings for publication venues, citations, guidelines used, and demographics. Method: A tertiary study based on systematic secondary studies published up to March 2023. A total of 25 secondary studies related to process mining have been identified following the application of inclusion/exclusion criteria and quality assessment. Results: The most popular thematic areas addressed are technologies and applications for process mining and healthcare. The secondary studies in process mining have a medium quality score of 3.5. The guidelines introduced by Kitchenham over the years are preferred in secondary studies in this field. There is no trend related to the number of primary studies included in secondary studies in process mining. Conclusion: Although numerous secondary studies exist for process mining, there is still room for more research, specifically in the areas highlighted in this study. Future researchers can use this study for reference, and they can also use the listed research topics to dive deep into the issues identified.

Librarian involvement on knowledge synthesis articles and its relationship to citation counts and Journal Impact Factor

Introduction: Our aim was to determine if there is a relationship between librarian involvement on a knowledge synthesis project and the synthesis’s citation count or the Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of its publication venue. Methods: A total of 551 knowledge syntheses published during a one-year period (2020) from a single category, “Psychology, Clinical”, in Clarivate’s Journal Citation Reports were exported from Web of Science along with the citation counts for each synthesis and the JIF of its publication venue. The full-text of each article was examined in order to code each as either co-author, acknowledged, or unknown to reflect the level of librarian involvement in the synthesis. The Wilcoxon Rank Sum test on bootstrapped samples was used to determine the significance of the results. Results: Librarians were co-authors or acknowledged in 80 (15%) of the syntheses examined. Analyzing two levels of librarian involvement (involved, unknown) indicated no relationship between the level of librarian involvement and the JIF of the journal nor the citation count the synthesis received since publication. Discussion: There is no evidence of a relationship between librarian involvement in knowledge syntheses and the JIF of the publication or citation count of documents published in journals falling in the JCR category of “Psychology, Clinical” in the year 2020. Repeating this methodology in a different JCR category could help determine whether this lack of a relationship extends beyond the “Psychology, Clinical” category.

Analyzing the Diversity and Impacting Factors of Smoke-Free Legislation and Implementation in Mainland China: A Case Qualitative Research.

Since the ratification of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in 2005, mainland China has experienced notable delays in implementing the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. This study aims to examine the legislation and implementation of smoke-free laws in different cities in mainland China, with a particular focus on identifying factors that contribute to these differences. Through a literature review and policy mapping, we gathered information on the variations in smoke-free laws' legislation and implementation across mainland China. To delve deeper into the local specifics of implementation and the factors contributing to these variations, qualitative interviews were conducted with 16 key stakeholders in two selected cities. This group included former policy makers, policy experts, enforcement officers, and public venue owners. Although the revision of Healthy Cities standards advocates for the enactment of smoking bans post-2021, less than half of these cities have implemented comprehensive smoke-free laws. This phenomenon can be partly attributed to the tobacco industry's significant influence in the legislative process and to policy makers' limited understanding of smoking rooms/areas being temporary measures without setting clear end dates for transition periods. We also identified inconsistent implementation across selected cities, attributed to inadequate coordination and workforce shortages. Our study reveals significant variations and delays in the adoption of smoke-free laws across different cities in mainland China. We identify key factors contributing to this disparity, underscoring the urgent need for targeted measures to address these challenges, such as setting up a coordinated department and promoting policy advocacy. This study reveals geographical disparities in the legislative progress and enforcement effectiveness of smoke-free laws in mainland China. Persistent interference from the tobacco industry has obstructed the establishment of comprehensive smoke-free laws. Additionally, policy makers' limited awareness of the harm caused by designated smoking areas, regional economic disparities, and inadequate interdepartmental coordination have impeded effective policy implementation. These findings underscore the urgent need to set enforcement goals aligned with local economic contexts and strengthen policy dialogue to empower policy makers and stakeholders to mitigate tobacco industry influence and achieve successful implementation.

Bibliometric Insights into Microplastic Pollution in Freshwater Ecosystems

Microplastic pollution in freshwater ecosystems has emerged as a significant environmental concern, warranting comprehensive investigation, and understanding. This study employs bibliometric analysis to systematically review and synthesize the existing literature on microplastic pollution in freshwater environments from 2013 to 2023. The exponential growth in research output was uncovered by analyzing 885 documents sourced from the Web of Science database, with an average annual growth rate of 73.13% and an average document citation of 30.17. Our findings highlight the dominance of primary and secondary microplastics as pollutants, their ecological consequences, and the resultant socio-economic implications. Notably, the Science of the Total Environment and Environmental Pollution journals emerge as leading publication venues, while China, Germany, and the USA lead in research contributions, underlining the global nature of microplastic pollution research. The analysis further outlines the most commonly cited works, identifying pivotal studies that have shaped current understanding and future research directions. This bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the research landscape on microplastic pollution in freshwater ecosystems, helping researchers to identify knowledge gaps and emerging trends. These insights can guide future research directions and inform policymakers and stakeholders on where scientific efforts should be concentrated to better understand and address the impacts of microplastic pollution.

A Comprehensive Systematic Scoping Review of Self-Driving Vehicle Models

Self-driving vehicles (SDVs), also known as autonomous vehicles (AVs), are anticipated to revolutionize transportation by operating independently through the integration of machine learning algorithms, advanced processing units, and sensor networks. Numerous organizations globally are actively developing SDV models, prompting this paper’s objective to identify emerging trends and patterns in SDV development through a comprehensive systematic scoping review (SSR). This research involved selecting 85 relevant studies from an initial set of 551 records across multiple academic databases, utilizing well-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria along with snowballing techniques to ensure a thorough analysis. The findings emphasize critical technical specifications required for both full-scale and miniature SDV models, focusing on key software and hardware architectures, essential sensors, and primary suppliers. Additionally, the analysis explores publication trends, including publisher and venue distribution, authors’ affiliations, and the most active countries in SDV research. This work aims to guide researchers in designing their SDV models by identifying key challenges and exploring opportunities likely to shape future research and development in autonomous vehicle technology.

Over-the-Top (OTT) video streaming services’ continuance adoption during and after Covid-19 pandemic: Mediation analysis combining two research frameworks

During and after the Covid-19 outbreak, people’s precautionary measures of not visiting public venues like cinema halls or multiplexes were replaced by watching treasured videos or films in private settings. People are able to watch their favourite video contents on a variety of internet-connected gadgets thanks to advanced technologies. As a result, it appears that the Covid-19 outbreak has had a substantial impact on people’s inclination to continue using video streaming services. This study attempted to establish an integrated framework that describes how people change their health behaviours during pandemic conditions using the health belief model (HBM), as well as the mediating effect of HBM constructs over ECM constructs such as continuous intention to subscribe to OTT video streaming services among subscribers. The study looked at the impact of three perceived constructs, susceptibility, severity, and self-efficacy, on the confirmation/adoption of over-the-top (OTT) video streaming services during the lethal pandemic (Covid-19). The study focused on new OTT video streaming service subscribers, and 473 valid replies were collected. Path analysis and multivariate analytical methods, such as structural equation modelling (SEM), were used to estimate construct linkages in the integrated framework. Perceived severity has been identified as the most influential factor in confirmation/adoption, followed by perceived susceptibility. The results also showed that satisfied users/subscribers are more likely to use OTT video streaming services. The mediators, confirmation/adoption, perceived usefulness, and satisfaction were used to validate the influence of perceived susceptibility on continuance intention. Furthermore, contactless entertainment enhances security for users/subscribers by allowing them to be amused across several internet-based venues while adhering to social distance norms.

Measuring the global scientific literature on big data analytics in the LIS: the blending approach of altmetrics and bibliometrics

Purpose This study aims to measure scientific literature on the emerging research area of “big data” in the field of “library and information science” (LIS). Design/methodology/approach This study used the “bibliometric method” for data curation. Web of Science and altmetric.com were used. Data analysis and visualisation were done using three widely used powerful data analytics software, R-bibliometrix, VOSviewer and Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Findings This study revealed the most preferred venues for publication. Furthermore, this study highlighted an association between the Mendeley readers of publications and citations. Furthermore, it was evident that the overall altimetric attention score (AAS) does not influence the citation score of publications. Other fascinating findings were moderate collaboration patterns overall. Furthermore, the study highlighted that big data (BD) research output and scientific influence in the LIS sector are continually increasing. Practical implications Findings related to BD analytics in LIS techniques can serve as helpful information for researchers, practitioners and policymakers. Originality/value This study contributes to the current knowledge accumulation by its unique manner of blending the two approaches, bibliometrics and altmetrics.

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....

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

PurposeThe 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/approachLeveraging 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.FindingsThe 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/implicationsThe 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/valueThis 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.

Trends in STEM Education Research in Europe in 2005-2019

The article reviews science education literature from 2005 to 2019, focusing on pedagogical foci in two European publication venues. Using the Didactic Focus Categorization (DFC) method, it analyses research trends in Greece compared to broader European patterns. The study reveals that the most-studied areas are the relationship between students and learning goals, along with the influence of teachers on this relationship. However, certain areas, such as teachers' characteristics and classroom dynamics, remain underexplored. These findings highlight opportunities for further research, particularly in underrepresented areas, which could inspire new research questions and educational improvements. By identifying gaps and trends, this work contributes to a more holistic understanding of science education and encourages a more balanced approach in future studies.

Reflections on Forty Years of Muqarnas: The Broadened Range of Publication Venues for Islamic Art and Architectural History

Abstract On the occasion of the fortieth anniversary of Muqarnas, I examine the place of this groundbreaking publication in a changing scholarly landscape. Even though the field of Islamic/Islamicate studies has burgeoned—as evidenced by the establishment in recent years of many specialized series and journals—Muqarnas continues to fulfill the enduring need for a global perspective open to all subjects and critical methods. My “Reflections” combine a historiography of the journal with an overview of more specialized new publication venues, while highlighting the reasons for the revised title: Muqarnas: An Annual on Visual, Material, and Architectural Cultures of the Islamic World.

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.