Prevalence and Trends in Problem Gambling in Denmark with Special Focus on Country of Origin: Results from the Danish Health and Morbidity Surveys

Supportive, transformative and reverse effects of media on Tunisian diaspora’s political identity

Journal of Arab & Muslim Media Research ◽

10.1386/jammr_00012_1 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 85-103 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mostafa Shehata

Keyword(s):

Political Ideology ◽

Political Identity ◽

Media Use ◽

Country Of Origin ◽

The Political ◽

Special Focus ◽

Significant Research ◽

The Media ◽

Media Channels ◽

Effects Of Media

The Tunisian diaspora in Europe has gained significant research interest due to the fundamental changes recently triggered by the Tunisian Revolution with which the diaspora strongly interacted. This article investigates the potential effects of media use on the political identity of Tunisian diasporic communities in Europe, from a sociopolitical communication perspective. Based on 45 interviews conducted with Tunisians living in Denmark, Sweden and France, a special focus has been set on the patterns of media use in relation to components of political identity (homeland orientation, religion and ideology), considering the combined influences of both country of origin and country of residence. The analysis shows that media exerted supportive effects on the diaspora’s homeland orientations – a process that likely depended on participants’ previous connection with Tunisia. The media also exerted short-term transformative effects on the political ideology and a reverse effect on religious orientations – a process that mainly depended on life in both country of origin and country of residence. This article proposes that this Tunisian diaspora is more likely to construct a hybrid identity, supported by media channels that facilitate the adoption of sociopolitical principles derived from both country of origin and country of residence.

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Designers’ wooden furniture ecodesign implementation in Scandinavian country-of-origin (COO) branding

Journal of Product & Brand Management ◽

10.1108/jpbm-07-2013-0354 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 23 (3) ◽

pp. 180-191 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Katja Lähtinen ◽

Dora Alina Samaniego Vivanco ◽

Anne Toppinen

Keyword(s):

Country Of Origin ◽

Market Potential ◽

Customer Engagement ◽

Special Focus ◽

Scandinavian Country ◽

Furniture Industry ◽

Content Type ◽

Ecological Criteria ◽

Wooden Furniture ◽

Scandinavian Design

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify links between the components involved in ecodesign orientations (EDOs) and the integration of ecological criteria into Scandinavian wooden furniture industries. The purpose of identifying these links is to recognize possibilities and gaps in wooden furniture product development and branding opportunities to deepen customer engagement with the Scandinavian country-of-origin (COO) brand. Design/methodology/approach – The application of ecodesign in Scandinavian wooden furniture industries was studied using survey data gathered from Nordic wood furniture designers. Factor analysis was used to identify the general types of Scandinavian design styles (SDSs) and EDOs implemented in the Scandinavian wooden furniture industry. The SDS and EDO impacts on the integration of ecological design criteria were modelled using logistic regression analysis. Findings – The integration of ecological criteria by Nordic designers influences both the perspectives on material and process optimization and the end use of wooden furniture as well as the recycling of these products. In contrast, our results showed no statistical evidence of connections between different SDS types and the integration of ecological criteria in design. Recognition of special needs of customers valuing both high Scandinavian design and EDO could provide strategic opportunities for wooden furniture industries to recognize new global market potential and enhance their competitiveness. Practical implications – Developing business opportunities for wooden furniture marketed under the Scandinavian COO brand, and forming a better understanding of customer expectations on the ecological information related to different wooden furniture SDS types, is needed. This would support developing new ecodesign strategies across the whole industry and enhancing value proposition of Scandinavian wooden furniture within different customer groups. Originality/value – Research findings on the intersection of industrial brand design and ecodesign are still scarce, especially with a special focus on strategic management and sustainability marketing of companies. The results of our study provide entirely new insights on the topic especially in the context of Scandinavian wooden furniture industry.

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Problem Gambling Reported by 8% of U.S. Veterans

Internal Medicine News ◽

10.1016/s1097-8690(11)70479-6 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 44 (10) ◽

pp. 3

Author(s):

DAMIAN McNAMARA

Keyword(s):

Problem Gambling

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Current concepts of the interventional treatment of proximal supraaortic vessel stenosis

VASA ◽

10.1024/0301-1526/a000216 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 41 (5) ◽

pp. 313-318 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Ernemann ◽

Bender ◽

Melms ◽

Brechtel ◽

Kobba ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Treatment Strategies ◽

Carotid Bifurcation ◽

Current Treatment ◽

Long Term Results ◽

Clinical Indication ◽

Interventional Treatment ◽

Special Focus ◽

Brachiocephalic Artery ◽

Treatment Concepts ◽

Angioplasty And Stenting

Interventional therapies using angioplasty and stenting of symptomatic stenosis of the proximal supraaortic vessels have evolved as safe and effective treatment strategies. The aim of this paper is to summarize the current treatment concepts for stenosis in the subclavian and brachiocephalic artery with regard to clinical indication, interventional technique including selection of the appropriate vascular approach and type of stent, angiographic and clinical short-term and long-term results and follow-up. The role of hybrid interventions for tandem stenoses of the carotid bifurcation and brachiocephalic artery is analysed. A systematic review of data for angioplasty and stenting of symptomatic extracranial vertebral artery stenosis is discussed with a special focus on restenosis rate.

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Social Psychology and Noninvasive Electrical Stimulation

European Psychologist ◽

10.1027/1016-9040/a000247 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

pp. 30-40 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Paulo S. Boggio ◽

Gabriel G. Rêgo ◽

Lucas M. Marques ◽

Thiago L. Costa

Keyword(s):

Social Psychology ◽

Social Neuroscience ◽

Special Focus ◽

Social Pain ◽

Substantial Evidence ◽

Social Decision ◽

Correlational Research ◽

Neuroscience Research ◽

Social Decision Making ◽

Brain Behavior

Abstract. Social neuroscience and psychology have made substantial advances in the last few decades. Nonetheless, the field has relied mostly on behavioral, imaging, and other correlational research methods. Here we argue that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is an effective and relevant technique to be used in this field of research, allowing for the establishment of more causal brain-behavior relationships than can be achieved with most of the techniques used in this field. We review relevant brain stimulation-aided research in the fields of social pain, social interaction, prejudice, and social decision-making, with a special focus on tDCS. Despite the fact that the use of tDCS in Social Neuroscience and Psychology studies is still in its early days, results are promising. As better understanding of the processes behind social cognition becomes increasingly necessary due to political, clinical, and even philosophical demands, the fact that tDCS is arguably rare in Social Neuroscience research is very noteworthy. This review aims at inspiring researchers to employ tDCS in the investigation of issues within Social Neuroscience. We present substantial evidence that tDCS is indeed an appropriate tool for this purpose.

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