Societal Need Research Articles

CULTURAL POLITICS OF EX-NONMAINSTREAM RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS MUHDI AKBAR IN THE SELAYAR ISLANDS

<p>Non-mainstream religious movements are a characteristic feature of island regions isolated by the sea. This movement first existed as a societal need at that time. This article attempts to answer the question of how a community of ex-nonmainstream religious movements carries out cultural politics to survive amid the increasingly dominant mainstream religion. This study is based on interview data and observations conducted on several informants. Movement history manuscripts are also a secondary data source in this research. Objectively, it was found that the ex-Muhdi Akbar community carried out cultural politics in three forms. First, they reoriented their movement from focusing on religion and politics to social and cultural ones. Second, open membership regulations and freedom in choosing an official religion means they have a higher emotional bond. Third, accommodation in the government strengthens their position as religious people and does not deviate so that the problems they previously experienced can be minimized. This form of cultural politics is a formula for the success of a non-mainstream religious movement.</p>

Creating demand for unmet needs: Agile Storytelling.

The translational gap from the discovery of evidence-based solutions to their implementation in healthcare delivery organizations derives from an incorrect assumption that the need for change among executive, administrative, or clinical personnel is the same as the demand for change. For sickle cell disease (SCD), implementation of evidence-based guidelines is often delayed or obstructed due to lack of demand. This challenge allows for the persistence of resource limitations and care delivery models that do not meet the community's unique needs. Agile Storytelling is a process built on the scientific foundations of behavioral economics, complexity science, and network science to create local demand for the implementation of evidence-based solutions. Agile Storytelling includes a design phase and a testing phase. The design phase converts the evidence-based solution into a minimally viable story of a hero, a villain, struggle, drama, and a resolution. The testing phase evaluates the effectiveness of the story via a series of storytelling sprints in the target local healthcare delivery organization. The efficacy of Agile Storytelling was tested in an iterative n-of-1 case study design. Agile Storytelling was used in a large, urban, healthcare system within the United States to facilitate implementation of national SCD best-practice guidelines. After repeated failures attempting to use national and local data regarding the high societal need to hire a SCD-specific social worker, an Agile change conductor using Agile Storytelling was able to create demand for the new position within a week. This decision has ultimately improved patient outcomes and led to the adoption of a specialized collaborative care team for SCD within the health network. Agile Storytelling can lead to structured, effective, and informed storytelling to create local demand within healthcare delivery organizations.

Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) as social enterprise

ABSTRACT Discontinuities between the positive outcomes for business entities in Western capitalist countries and low-quality standards of living for large segments of their populations have grown in recent decades. Combined with environmental degradation worldwide and a poor quality of life for many, the future does not look bright for the ability of these societies and their economies to continue to prosper. Proposed institutional solutions include the development of a different form of organization, the social enterprise, broadly defined as a mission focused and profit-making entity. In the United States, these organizations are few, of varied legal form, relatively small and relatively young. Sometimes a mission focus is the reason for the organization’s existence, while for others, the business is the focus with the mission secondary. The Employee Stock Ownership Plan company (ESOP) has been in existence in the United States for decades. It is also varied in legal form, always profit-focused, and often focused on the welfare of workers and communities. Can the ESOP business fill any part of the societal need for which the social enterprise is justified? This paper examines the argument for, purpose, and features of social enterprises and ESOPs to consider possible commonalities in purpose and outcomes.

After the end of schools: Cultivating abolitionist visions for a world without carceral education

After the end of the world is a speculative concept used to imagine what life could be after the world “ends” envisioning a new world that does not currently exist. Taking up Gumbs’ metaphor, this essay explores what education could be after the end of school, imaging a world beyond education as we know it to be. In order to imagine a world where education is not inherently carceral, I use speculative fiction, as both a world-making method and genre, to cultivate abolitionist visions for education. This essay exams the ways speculative fiction has been used to articulate abolitionist struggles and/or futures, as well embody abolitionist ways of knowing. Just as the goal of abolition is not only to eliminate prisons, but to end the conditions that perpetuate the societal need for prisons, this essay uses abolitionist praxis as science fiction to consider what it would mean to not just eliminating schools but to end the conditions that sustain and support marginalization and criminalization of particularly BIPOC, LGBTQ + 2S, and disabled young youth. By engaging speculative fiction as an abolitionist praxis this essay offers an opportunity to envision education beyond the limits of our current imagination.

Image Archetypal from the Novel “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley

Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” is a crucial work in Gothic literature and science fiction, exploring human ambition, innovation, and isolation. Using Carl Jung's archetypal imagery, this study examines the novel’s key themes and characters. A qualitative content analysis was conducted on the text and secondary literary sources. Prominent archetypes identified include the Overreacher, the Monster, the Promethean Figure, the Wanderer, and the Tragic Hero. Victor Frankenstein is analyzed as both the Overreacher and the Tragic Hero, symbolizing hubris and downfall. The Monster embodies isolation and alienation, while Victor’s act of creation reflects the Promethean Figure, symbolizing innovation and ethical dilemmas. Both characters are portrayed as Wanderers, emphasizing their existential quests for meaning and belonging. These archetypes play a central role in the narrative. Shelley’s use of archetypal imagery enhances the novel’s critique of scientific advancement and ethical responsibility. Victor’s tragic heroism serves as a cautionary tale about unchecked ambition, while the Monster’s plight underscores the societal need for empathy and acceptance.

Essential Competencies for Oncology in Physical Therapist Professional Education Programs: Results of a Mixed Methods Modified Delphi Study.

The objective was to establish consensus-based competencies for oncology within physical therapist professional education programs in the United States. A mixed-methods approach implementing a sequential exploratory design that included 3 phases was used to establish oncology competencies for physical therapist professional education programs. Participants in each phase were physical therapists representing diverse practice settings, experience levels, and geographical regions. Student physical therapists were included in phases 2 and 3. Three online focus groups were followed by an in-person group discussion to establish cancer-related themes, domains of practice, and competencies. Participants evaluated the competencies in a 3-round modified Delphi study for relevance and clarity. Each competency required 80% consensus using a Likert scale (1 = not at all relevant/clear, 5 = extremely relevant/clear). It was not accepted if a competency did not meet the 80% threshold by the end of round 3. Six domains of practice and 28 competencies were developed and evaluated. Within the 6 domains, 21 competencies were accepted: general cancer concepts (n = 4), musculoskeletal system (n = 3), neurologic system (n = 5), integumentary system (n = 2), cardiovascular and pulmonary system (n = 5), and involvement of multiple systems across the lifespan (n = 2). Along with the 21 competencies, participants also recommended 11 overarching oncology themes to incorporate into physical therapist professional education programs. Delivering cancer content using a body systems approach was recommended. As the number of survivors of cancer continues to grow, integration of these essential competencies within physical therapist professional education programs will improve the profession's capacity to provide quality care to meet the societal need of persons living with and beyond cancer. Academic and clinical educators should integrate these competencies to ensure that physical therapist professional education programs appropriately prepare physical therapists for providing care for persons living with and beyond cancer across the lifespan.

Science communication under pressure: perspectives of Dutch researchers and journalists on COVID-19 communication challenges

IntroductionHaving access to information about science is essential for citizens to relate to global challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic is a clear example of how citizens’ dependency on scientific information increased. This study aimed to gain an understanding of the challenges researchers and journalists encountered in communicating about COVID-19 and included an analysis of their roles and responsibilities in science-media interactions.MethodSemi-structured interviews were conducted with experienced journalists (n = 10) and prominent academic researchers in fields relevant to COVID-19 (n = 11) in the Netherlands.ResultsResults show that the pandemic highlighted several challenges in science-media interactions. The pandemic’s complexity, uncertainty, and large societal impact put pressure on researchers and journalists who dealt with the societal need for relevant information and combatting misinformation. In response to the challenges they encountered, researchers and journalists had frequent and ongoing interactions with each other. For researchers, this raised the issue of how to balance their responsibilities to inform and advise as public experts. For journalists, this highlighted the need to avoid reporter-source intimacy and remain independent and critical when reporting about science.ConclusionThese findings raise new issues on the roles and responsibilities of researchers and journalists in urgent, fast-moving contexts such as those experienced during the pandemic and other global challenges. Successful responses to challenges such as dealing with misinformation and pre-prints require further reflection on the roles and responsibilities of both actors.

Europeanisation of environmental protection through criminal law

Abstract This article focuses on the European legal framework for environmental protection, in particular through criminal law. Given the societal need to reconcile technological development with the protection of natural resources and the environment in general, this is a highly relevant issue. The aim of this article is to describe and examine the current European legislation in the field of the environmental protection through criminal law, employing descriptive, analytical and synthetic methods. The article first discusses the history of environmental policy in public international law and European law, where initially the legal instruments of criminal law were not used. Subsequently, the author examines the current legal framework and, finally, considers its future. In the last parts, the article addresses the secondary law of the European Union, namely the Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of the environment through criminal law of 2008 and the new Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the criminal law protection of the environment of 2024. However, other decisions, directives and case law relevant to the issue are also covered. Overall, this is a unique article mapping all the essential legal instruments in the field of European environmental protection through criminal law. The author highlights the importance of protecting the environment through criminal law, but also emphasises the necessity of applying one of its basic principles, i.e., ultima ratio.

Digital assessment of cognitive-affective biases related to mental health.

With an increasing societal need for digital therapy solutions for poor mental health, we face a corresponding rise in demand for scientifically validated digital contents. In this study we aimed to lay a sound scientific foundation for the development of brain-based digital therapeutics to assess and monitor cognitive effects of social and emotional bias across diverse populations and age-ranges. First, we developed three computerized cognitive tasks using animated graphics: 1) an emotional flanker task designed to test attentional bias, 2) an emotional go-no-go task to measure bias in memory and executive function, and 3) an emotional social evaluation task to measure sensitivity to social judgments. Then, we confirmed the generalizability of our results in a wide range of samples (children (N = 50), young adults (N = 172), older adults (N = 39), online young adults (N=93), and depression patients (N = 41)) using touchscreen and online computer-based tasks, and devised a spontaneous thought generation task that was strongly associated with, and therefore could potentially serve as an alternative to, self-report scales. Using PCA, we extracted five components that represented different aspects of cognitive-affective function (emotional bias, emotional sensitivity, general accuracy, and general/social attention). Next, a gamified version of the above tasks was developed to test the feasibility of digital cognitive training over a 2-week period. A pilot training study utilizing this application showed decreases in emotional bias in the training group (that were not observed in the control group), which was correlated with a reduction in anxiety symptoms. Using a 2-channel wearable EEG system, we found that frontal alpha and gamma power were associated with both emotional bias and its reduction across the 2-week training period.

Sustainable Lifestyle Among Office Workers (the SOFIA Study): Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.

Society is facing multiple challenges, including lifestyle- and age-related diseases of major public health relevance, and this is of particular importance when the general population, as well as the workforce, is getting older. In addition, we are facing global climate change due to extensive emissions of greenhouse gases and negative environmental effects. A lifestyle that promotes healthy life choices as well as climate and environmentally friendly decisions is considered a sustainable lifestyle. This study aims to evaluate if providing information about a sustainable lifestyle encourages individuals to adopt more nutritious dietary habits and increase physical activity, as compared to receiving information solely centered around health-related recommendations for dietary intake and physical activity by the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations and the World Health Organization. Novel features of this study include the use of the workplace as an arena for health promotion, particularly among office workers-a group known to be often sedentary at work and making up 60% of all employees in Sweden. The SustainableOfficeIntervention (SOFIA) study is a 2-arm, participant-blinded, cluster randomized controlled trial that includes a multilevel sustainable lifestyle arm (intervention arm, n=19) and a healthy lifestyle arm (control arm, n=14). The eligibility criteria were being aged 18-65 years and doing office work ≥20 hours per week. Both intervention arms are embedded in the theoretically based behavioral change wheel method. The intervention study runs for approximately 8 weeks and contains 6 workshops. The study focuses on individual behavior change as well as environmental and policy features at an organizational level to facilitate or hinder a sustainable lifestyle at work. Through implementing a citizen science methodology within the trial, the participants (citizen scientists) collect data using the Stanford Our Voice Discovery Tool app and are involved in analyzing the data, formulating a list of potential actions to bring about feasible changes in the workplace. Participant recruitment and data collection began in August 2022. As of June 2024, a total of 37 participants have been recruited. The results of the pilot phase are expected to be published in 2024 or 2025. Given the ongoing climate change, negative environmental effects, and the global epidemic of metabolic diseases, a sustainable lifestyle among office workers holds important potential to help in counteracting this trend. Thus, there is an urgent unmet need to test the impact of a sustainable lifestyle on food intake, physical activity, and environmental and climate impacts in a worksite-based randomized controlled trial. This study protocol responds to a societal need by addressing multilevel aspects, including individual behavior changes as well as environmental and organizational changes of importance for the successful implementation of sustainable lifestyle habits in an office setting. DERR1-10.2196/57777.

A longitudinal meta-analysis of range restriction estimates and general mental ability validity coefficients: Better addressing overcorrection amid decline effects.

Psychometric corrections can be crucial for obtaining valid operational results, but concerns are rising about potential overcorrections for general mental ability (GMA) validity coefficients. Our two-part study identifies a source of overprediction: using national norms rather than recent local applicant pool variance for range restriction corrections. Study 1 demonstrates increasing homogeneity in Wonderlic occupational applicant pool variance across four data time waves, suggesting they are no longer interchangeable with the general working population, a divergence attributable to a rise in education. Study 2 employs the Morris meta-analytic approach to gauge the impact of using national norms over occupational ones in range restriction. An analysis of 649 GMA validity coefficients from four time waves of General Aptitude Test Battery and Wonderlic data shows a radical drop in corrected and uncorrected correlations, indicating that historical corrected GMA validity coefficients differ from contemporary ones by up to 16-fold (i.e., an R² of 42.3% vs. 2.6%), and range restriction corrections are now minimal in about 75% of cases. This drop in correlations appears due to the filtering effects of increased education, both due to the demands of the knowledge economy and credentialism, where organizations are using college or university degrees as a proxy for GMA. Credentialism is an incredibly inefficient form of GMA assessment, suggesting an urgent societal need to incorporate selection fundamentals more broadly. Altogether, these results indicate that labor market dynamics have a deeper impact on personnel selection than typically appreciated, meaning that many of our estimates have and will eventually age out. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Configuring circular by-product supply networks through public-private partnerships – A case study of rice straw stubble agri-waste in Punjab

The use of production by-products as feedstock offers benefits in terms of circularity, waste reduction, and enhanced local value-add. In this paper, we examine the institutional and supply network collaborations required to shift from global to near-sourcing using by-products of previously unrelated production activities. The case study of straw stubble agri-waste is examined as it exhibits multiple product-process valorisation opportunities, generates social welfare gains for farmers, and addresses a critical societal need of reducing pollution. Drawing on circular economy and supply network configuration literature, the research involved the consideration of local resource availability, product-production process technology options, partnering arrangements, and network governance. The results reveal multiple feedstock product-process conversion scenarios, each representing potential intermediate and end-use products/markets. Two pathways were identified offering industrial-scale valorisation, namely straw-stubble as a feedstock for i) building products and ii) energy purposes. Circular supply network design parameters emerge from cross-case analysis suggesting alignment across feedstock network structure, product-processing pathways, and the configuration of public-private partnerships is necessary. This paper develops supply network configuration design approaches and related partnering models by providing a structured framework for identifying commerically viable by-product driven supply networks that leverage the proximity of non-traditional suppliers exploiting local resources. This research contributes to the design of circular supply networks and partnership configurations for the valorisation of by-products.

‘We’re not all into death and doom … it’s more an appreciation of the macabre.’ Exploring brand success at dark tourism festivals

ABSTRACT Festivals with dark and Gothic themes and their implications for local economies, cultural appropriation and consumer experience have attracted increased attention in recent years. Dark tourism festivals are popular with festival goers, economically and culturally valuable, and often represent important shoulder-season assets. However, the role of festival goers in the marketing mix is currently poorly understood. This paper focuses on the role festival goers play in experiential marketing at dark tourism festivals. This paper utilises a comparative case study approach, examining two examples of dark tourism festivals with a gothic and dark focus: the Whitby Goth Weekend (UK) and the Bram Stoker Festival (Ireland). The paper adopts an inductive approach, and qualitative methodology, drawing on semi-structured interviews’ primary data. Thematic analysis is used to analyse data. Interviewees (n = 30) include festival management, festival marketers and festival participants. Our findings propose a model for dark tourism festival marketing, positing that a co-created approach, with high levels of participant engagement, is required for brand success. This paper presents implications for the practical promotion of niche festivals, including practical tips for marketing, societal need/ attraction to ‘unusual’ festivals, economic impacts and creating a more resilient festival design.

Creative potential profiles of primary school students

The growing societal need to promote creative thinking in education and the challenges of measuring creativity for contemporary educational approaches have contributed to the development of this study. Based on the confluence theory of creative potential, we conducted a comprehensive assessment of creative potential in 707 children aged 5 to 12 years using the Evaluation of Potential Creativity Test (EPoC). Specifically, divergent-explorative and convergent-integrative processes were measured in two domains of creativity: graphic and verbal. The results show that the EPoC is a consistent and structurally valid test. The latent profile analysis revealed five profiles. Younger children showed less complex profiles than older children. We found no statistically significant differences between the profiles in relation to gender. Based on these results of the EPoC test, we can measure and promote the creative potential of school-age children in a valid and personalised way. Education relevance statement and implications statementThis study shows that the EPoC test is a valid measure for assessing and profiling the creative potential of school-age children. Based on the test results, educators and parents can gain a new perspective on the main characteristics of individual children's creative thinking. In addition, they can foster children's creativity by taking a more personalised approach that matches the identified profiles. By providing children with individualized learning experiences, they make creativity an important outcome of the learning process.

Transcriptomic signature, bioactivity and safety of a non-hepatotoxic analgesic generating AM404 in the midbrain PAG region

Safe and effective pain management is a critical healthcare and societal need. The potential for acute liver injury from paracetamol (ApAP) overdose; nephrotoxicity and gastrointestinal damage from chronic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use; and opioids’ addiction are unresolved challenges. We developed SRP-001, a non-opioid and non-hepatotoxic small molecule that, unlike ApAP, does not produce the hepatotoxic metabolite N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone-imine (NAPQI) and preserves hepatic tight junction integrity at high doses. CD-1 mice exposed to SRP-001 showed no mortality, unlike a 70% mortality observed with increasing equimolar doses of ApAP within 72 h. SRP-001 and ApAP have comparable antinociceptive effects, including the complete Freund’s adjuvant-induced inflammatory von Frey model. Both induce analgesia via N-arachidonoylphenolamine (AM404) formation in the midbrain periaqueductal grey (PAG) nociception region, with SRP-001 generating higher amounts of AM404 than ApAP. Single-cell transcriptomics of PAG uncovered that SRP-001 and ApAP also share modulation of pain-related gene expression and cell signaling pathways/networks, including endocannabinoid signaling, genes pertaining to mechanical nociception, and fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH). Both regulate the expression of key genes encoding FAAH, 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG), cannabinoid receptor 1 (CNR1), CNR2, transient receptor potential vanilloid type 4 (TRPV4), and voltage-gated Ca2+ channel. Phase 1 trial (NCT05484414) (02/08/2022) demonstrates SRP-001’s safety, tolerability, and favorable pharmacokinetics, including a half-life from 4.9 to 9.8 h. Given its non-hepatotoxicity and clinically validated analgesic mechanisms, SRP-001 offers a promising alternative to ApAP, NSAIDs, and opioids for safer pain treatment.

A simulation‐guided tri‐spiral condenser design for enhancing lemongrass essential oil recovery

AbstractWe present a groundbreaking achievement in essential oil extraction, showcasing the development of a highly efficient tri‐spiral condenser for use in microwave‐assisted extraction (MAE) setups. This innovative condenser is specifically designed to swiftly cool vapors, optimizing oil yield during the MAE process. Our investigations demonstrate a notable improvement in oil purity, attributed to the expedited condensation facilitated by the tri‐spiral design. Traditional heat exchangers, like the Liebig condenser, fall short in efficiently handling the high vapor production rates of MAE. In response to this challenge, our tri‐spiral condenser design enhances condensation speed, resulting in a remarkable 12.2% increase in oil yield compared with the Liebig condenser (2.1% with tri‐spiral vs. 1.87% with Liebig), as validated by Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry. Beyond elevating oil purity, our design holds promise for diverse applications requiring rapid cooling. This work not only advances laboratory practices but also contributes to the broader societal need for efficient and sustainable methods in the essential oil extraction industry.Practical applicationsThe innovative tri‐spiral condenser design, as elucidated in this article, presents significant practical applications, especially in the realm of lemongrass essential oil recovery. This breakthrough technology holds promise for the fragrance and cosmetics industries, where lemongrass essential oil is a valuable ingredient. The novel condenser design enhances extraction efficiency, leading to a higher concentration of essential oil with improved aromatic compounds. Cosmetic manufacturers can benefit from a more potent and fragrant lemongrass oil for skincare and aromatherapy products. Additionally, the pharmaceutical sector could leverage this advancement for developing therapeutic products harnessing the medicinal properties of lemongrass. By optimizing essential oil recovery, the tri‐spiral condenser design not only caters to the needs of the fragrance, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries, but also aligns with a broader trend towards sustainable and efficient manufacturing practices, ensuring the accessibility of high‐quality lemongrass essential oil for diverse applications.

The Impact of Social Media on Family Relationships (A Study of Jahi, Abuja)

In light of the current surge in heightened social media use and its impact on familial dynamics, it is plausible to posit that social media platforms enhance the experiences of individuals and the family unit. However, submitting this assumption to thorough scrutiny and confirmation is crucial to reach a conclusive determination. Therefore, this study examines the effects of social media utilization on familial connections, with a particular emphasis on the viewpoints of individuals within a region in Abuja, Nigeria. The research maintains its contemporary significance due to the increasing societal need for familial cohesion and connection. In order to achieve the study's objectives, two research questions and their corresponding hypotheses were formulated. The researchers used the Taro Yamane sampling approach to determine an optimal sample size of 171 respondents, derived from a larger population of 300 individuals picked using random selection. The data analysis was conducted via the SPSS software, employing fundamental regression analysis procedures, with a pre-established significance threshold of 0.05. The study's findings indicate a statistically significant correlation between the use of social media and family bonding and face-to-face interaction. Therefore, the study suggests that to alleviate the negative consequences associated with excessive utilization of social media, families should impose limitations on the duration of engagement with social media platforms and prioritize face-to-face interaction. By adopting this approach, families can facilitate transparent communication within the familial setting and cultivate more robust and mutually beneficial relationships.

President's Page: CCUS: Challenges and opportunities

Carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS) technologies can move carbon dioxide produced from fossil-fueled power plants and other industrial facilities to geologic storage sites at a distance. Due to the pressing societal need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, CCUS has gained wide attention as a flexible, cost-effective, and rapid approach to climate change mitigation and energy security. CCUS is particularly appealing to industries for which decarbonizing has been historically challenging.

Implications of EndSARS Protest on National Security and Development

The EndSARS protest, which was sparked by public outcry against police brutality, had a significant impact on Nigeria’s national security and development. The protest primarily called for the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a unit notorious for its human rights abuses. Underlying issues such as poor governance, rampant corruption, and the Federal Government's failure to reform the Nigerian police system were key factors leading to the massive demonstrations in 2020. Citizens were frustrated with the systemic negligence and lack of accountability, which prompted them to demand justice and police reforms. This paper adopts a descriptive approach to analyze the situation and highlights the importance of the government taking proactive measures to address security issues. The protesters’ grievances reflect a broader societal need for transparency, accountability, and fairness in governance. Therefore, it is crucial for the Federal Government to listen to the voice of the people and implement reforms that ensure the protection of citizens' rights and improve police conduct. By addressing these concerns, the government can help prevent the recurrence of such protests, which may escalate into more dangerous and widespread movements in the future. The paper argues that if the underlying factors are left unchecked, future protests could have far more severe consequences for national stability and development. Thus, the government must act decisively to reform the system and restore public trust.

Mitigation of operational impacts on airports by early awareness of malicious events impacting linked critical infrastructures

This paper introduces to security management that is conducted at infrastructure installations and their corresponding technical assets. Malicious activities at those infrastructures lead to a loss of service provision or can even introduce cascading effects towards other connected infrastructures. If an infrastructure satisfies a significant societal need, it is considered a critical infrastructure. The cascading effects can cause secondary effects at the connected infrastructures, such as airports. Airport operations are central to long-distance societal mobility and even small disruptions have knock-on effects throughout the air transport network. The cascading effects that can affect the airport and that originate at linked infrastructures and real-time use of the corresponding information for airport management and collaborative decision-making purposes in an Airport Operations Center are not well known. In what operational way can an Airport Operations Center make use of early awareness of and information about attacks on linked critical infrastructures? In how far do attacks on separate, but interconnected critical infrastructures have an effect on the operations of an airport? By looking at the existing state of the art and ongoing projects in infrastructure security research, disaster and airport management, this paper conducts a gap identification. The identified weaknesses and limitations are already partially addressed by current research projects. What is still unknown is the necessary airport-centric security management view in order to answer the research question. As a consequence, this paper proposes ideas for future necessary airport-centric infrastructure security research.