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The introduction of emergency nursing in Africa has resulted in the establishment of several training schools across the continent. This has translated into a growing body of emergency care research being carried out by nurses; however, the breadth and extent of evidence remains unclear. The aim of the review was to map and collate the available literature on emergency nursing research in WHO Afro-region states. The review adopted the methodology of the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) scoping reviews. The review protocol was registered on 27 June 2022 (osf.io/5wz3x). The Population (nurse), Concept (emergency nursing research), Context (WHO Afro-region) (PCC) elements guided the development of the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Papers were searched across seven electronic data bases and two search engines using a three-search strategy. The screening was performed initially on the abstract and title and lastly on full text. The reporting for the review was guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). One hundred and thirteen papers were included in the review. Publication of emergency nursing research occurred from 2000 to 2022. The year 2017 and 2019 recorded the highest number of publications (n = 14). The country with the most publications was South Africa (n=50). Emergency nursing research used predominantly quantitative methodologies (n=58). The professional groups involved in research were nurses (n=69) as well as nurses and doctors (n=26). The identified papers focused primarily on emergency nursing education (n=23) and epidemiology (n=24). There is a notable increase in the number of publications on emergency nursing research in WHO Afro-region states, however from only 11 countries. Since most of the research is still at descriptive level, there is need to encourage emergency nursing research on interventions and measuring outcomes and impact in the emergency care system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Authors' rebuttal letters (ARLs) in response to journal reviewers critically affect whether a paper is accepted or rejected. However, the genre is traditionally "occluded" from the public view, and its linguistic or rhetorical features are seldom examined in the literature. Using Hyland's (2005) model, this study analyzes stance markers, i.e., expressions of the speaker's attitudes towards or commitment concerning a proposition, in 50 ARLs from five high-impact Nature Portfolio journals, which started publishing ARLs as supplements to manuscripts in 2020. The analysis shows that authors' stance deployment differs markedly between different sections of the ARL, i.e., Opening Statement, Point-by-Point Response, Additional Changes, and Closing Remarks. Attitude markers, boosters, and self-mentions are more frequent in ARLs than in research articles, serving to advocate the paper, highlight improvements, and show gratitude towards reviewers. Only 6 % ARLs fully accommodate all reviewer suggestions. When rejecting a criticism, authors rarely express total disagreement with reviewers, choosing instead to hedge the No Revision claims, use expressions of agreement and gratitude as buffers, and boost positive aspects of the paper. Findings of this study may be of interest to those who seek a better understanding of the language of ARLs, including ESP teachers and novice researchers. • 94 % authors' rebuttal letters (ARLs) contain No/Partial Revision responses. • Replies to criticisms contain fewer self-mentions than replies to positive comments. • Attitude markers showing gratitude and merits of paper are common throughout ARLs. • Hedging is most prevalent in No Revision responses, serving to soften disagreement. • Boosters reinforce self-praise, especially in No/Partial Revision responses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dental care providers are essential in screening and co-managing sleep-breathing disorders, particularly obstructive sleep apnea. As an integral component of dental medicine education, Dental Sleep-disordered Breathing Education (DSBE) aims to equip undergraduate and graduate dental students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitude to screen for and manage sleep-breading disorders as part of interdisciplinary teams. Studies on DSBE have mainly focused on undergraduate dental programs. Thus, research is needed to support the improvement of DSBE in dental residency programs, especially in orthodontics, to address the learning needs of future dental students, including Generation Z learners. This perspective paper suggests key research areas and methodologies to support this much-needed undertaking. These areas include curriculum mapping, outcome evaluation, and improvement/innovation. Dental researchers are encouraged to investigate these areas, employing the suggested methodologies. This will help overcome existing educational challenges and advance the available knowledge on DSBE in residency programs in orthodontics and dentistry at large. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents motivational factors to engage, start a research project and pursue a research career. The study aimed to investigate radiographer's motivation for engaging in research. Eight radiographers from Denmark with experience in research were interviewed in a 2-h focus group interview in October 2023. This qualitative approach was selected to allow the participants to discuss their opinions and values. The discussions were audio recorded and transcribed before the thematic analysis was performed. The analysis revealed six main themes: the importance of radiographic research, the importance of radiographers' participation in research, research radiographers' motivation, funding and participation in research projects, demotivation and difficulties, and facilitating radiographic research in the future. The participants were motivated by different factors. The participants found both research in radiography and radiographers' participation in research-related activities important, although they found lack of support from managers, funding, and time to be demotivational factors. This study contributes to the limited literature on motivational factors for becoming a researcher within radiography. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• Service Learning incorporates a reflexive learning approach focused on community-identified issues that align with academic content, and are mutually beneficial for students and communities. • This paper offers a creative approach to remote learning opportunities for partnering with community agencies and engaging in evidence-based practice. • Nurse educators may use a service learning model including translational research skills of FNP students in a structured approach to evidence-based practice in real-world settings. In pursuit of healthy equity and social justice integration across the curriculum, a service learning approach was explored to meet objectives and enhance student learning while offering benefits to the community. In the case of a primarily online master's level nurse practitioner single semester research course, creativity and exploration with various community partners lead to a rich and fulfilling mutually beneficial experience for both students and community. Project topics, framed in primary care and viewed through an equity lens, included community-identified issues related to policy revision or development, workflow or structural barriers, practice recommendations and program development. The resulting course succeeded in meeting stated objectives, including enhanced nurse identity as citizen and change agent. Additionally, the experience served to connect students and healthcare providers for improved services across the community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Technological advances in the Information Systems (IS) Science field require technical infrastructure, that is based on hardware and software. While different calculation models, as well as life cycle models, try their best to describe and explain the lifespan and costs of technology, the scope, nature and impacts of electronic waste (E-waste) have remained an understudied field within Information Systems Science. The majority of the studies on E-waste are mainly focused on the area of environmental sciences but very few studies are conducted within the contents of the IS field, although, major sources of E-waste are generated in this field. This study gap is basically concentrated within the scope of this research. The scope of this paper is therefore to investigate the role, characteristics and present status of E-waste research in the field of IS as well as the possible management of E-waste with respect to reducing, reusing and recycling as much as possible. This study also suggested future research on E-waste within the context of the IS field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Research has been performed by sonographers (also known as ultrasound reporting radiographers) for many years for improving diagnosis of disease, developing new imaging approaches, and enhancing patient outcomes. Despite this, sonographers' perspectives on research have not been well studied. To understand the views of sonographers is essential, as they have an important role in the successful implementation of research outcomes during their daily work. The study aimed to explore sonographers' perspectives on research. This cross-sectional online questionnaire was developed, and pilot tested, before distribution on social media platforms by the research group to sonographers or reporting radiographers in ultrasound worldwide. The questionnaire included 21-items. The link was open for 8 weeks in the spring of 2023. A mix of closed, open and scale questions were used. Informed consent was mandatory, and information about the study and anonymity was presented. A total of 165 sonographers participated in the questionnaire of which 66.1 % were from Europe (n = 109), 6.1 % from North America (n = 10), 0.6 % from South America (n = 1), 2.4 % from Asia (n = 4), 13.3 % from Africa (n = 22) and 11.5 % from Oceania (n = 19). A total of 32 % of the participants had performed research. Also, 68.5 % would like to become more involved in research. Most sonographers work in large hospitals, and half of them have obtained academic level 7 education. A limited number of sonographers have published peer reviewed papers. Many sonographers expressed an interest in research. This suggests a potential for future development of the sonographers' role in research. The findings for this study provide insight that could be used to improve research practice for sonographers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Populations experiencing homelessness are at higher risk of morbidity and mortality from acute and chronic illness and experience extreme health inequities across a wide range of disorders. High attrition rates, concerns for the safety of research staff, and increased complexity of protocols needed to address situations unique to homelessness may preclude nurse researchers from including populations experiencing homelessness in health services and outcomes research. The purpose of this paper is to examine the barriers and challenges to research participation encountered by populations experiencing homelessness. A secondary aim is to analyze the ethical and methodological issues that nurse researchers face when studying persons experiencing homelessness and to propose best practices for addressing these barriers. Strategies to recruit and retain persons experiencing homelessness require an intensive, unique, individualized approach that includes actively engaging with marginalized populations, forging strong community partnerships, and understanding the environment, cultural, and community context in order to recruit and retain hard to reach populations. • Nurse researchers play an important role in influencing health equity when research findings are representative of hard to reach populations. • Nursing research on populations experiencing homelessness pose unique challenges for recruitment, retention, and informed consent. • Involvement of community partners may help to alleviate mistrust surrounding research with persons experiencing homelessness. • Intentional outreach, community partnerships, and understanding environmental and community context are essential to recruit and retain hard to reach populations in nursing research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Although people with aphasia (PwA) represent 30% of stroke survivors, they are frequently excluded from stroke research, or their inclusion is unclear. Such practice significantly limits the generalizability of stroke research, increases the need to duplicate research in aphasia-specific populations, and raises important ethical and human rights issues. To detail the extent and nature of inclusion of PwA in contemporary stroke randomized controlled trials (RCTs). We conducted a systematic search to identify completed stroke RCTs and RCT protocols published in 2019. Web of Science was searched using terms "stroke" and "randomized controlled trial". These articles were reviewed by extracting rates of PwA inclusion/exclusion, whether "aphasia" or related terms were referred to in the article or supplemental files, eligibility criteria, consent procedures, adaptations made to support the inclusion of PwA, and attrition rates of PwA. Data were summarized, and descriptive statistics applied when appropriate. 271 studies comprising 215 completed RCTs and 56 protocols were included. 36.2% of included studies referred to aphasia/dysphasia. Of completed RCTs, only 6.5% explicitly included PwA, 4.7% explicitly excluded PwA, and inclusion was unclear in the remaining 88.8%. Among RCT protocols, 28.6% of studies intended inclusion, 10.7% intended excluding PwA, and in 60.7%, inclusion was unclear. In 45.8% of included studies, sub-groups of PwA were excluded, either explicitly (ie, particular types/severities of aphasia, eg, global aphasia) or implicitly, by way of ambiguous eligibility criteria which could potentially relate to a sub-group of PwA. Little rationale for exclusion was provided. 71.2% of completed RCTs did not report any adaptations that could support the inclusion of PwA, and minimal information was provided about consent procedures. Where it could be determined, attrition of PwA averaged 10% (range 0%-20%). This paper details the extent of inclusion of PwA in stroke research and highlights opportunities for improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As scholarly communication becomes more multimodal in nature, research articles embrace semiotic resources in appended genres such as the graphical abstract (GA). As an established genre in Chemistry research articles, GAs visually remediate chemical processes or research niche. However, this genre still remains in a peripheral area of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses as ESP practitioners mainly focus on textual modes. With limited opportunities to compose GAs, students foster genre remediation skills that are limited to textual genres only, ignoring the potential of reading-to-design skills. Upon student composition and critical reflections on GAs, as well as qualitative and quantitative data collection from a survey and interview involving professors, young researchers (YRs) and students, this paper examines rhetorical functions as well as image and text relations, while throwing some light on skills and challenges involved when GA composition is intentionally embedded in an ESP course, and discusses ensuing pedagogical implications. • Switching from reading-to-write to reading-to-design skills. • Embedding critical visual literacy tasks and student remediation of RAs. • Visual remediation awareness through student agency and reflection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite a long history of citation research, its focus has been on the linguistic and rhetorical characteristics of citations rather than their semantic nature. Using a move-based approach grounded in the CARS model (Swales, 1990), this paper studies the sorts of source ideas cited in different parts of literature reviews (LR) of Information Systems research articles following the design science research (DSR) and interpretivist research (IR) paradigms. Findings reveal three types of epistemically-oriented semantic content – theoretical, research, and methodological – and one type that is non-epistemically-framed, which vary quantitatively and qualitatively between the DSR and IR LRs. For example, both types of LRs cite more often in Move 1 Establishing a territory than in Moves 2 and 3 Establishing a niche and Occupying the niche, with theoretical terminologies, definitions, propositions being referred to more frequently in the IR writing than in the DSR writing. On the other hand, citations in the DSR writing often display prescriptive propositions, design concepts, artefacts, and methods which are absent from the IR writing. These findings not only help us better understand how citation is shaped and constrained by rhetorical moves and research paradigms but also provide implications for the teaching of citation content. • Literature reviews of information systems research articles are examined. • A move-based approach grounded in the CARS model is used. • A semantic typology of citations is developed. • Four types of citations are found. • Methodological citations appear only in literature reviews of research articles with the design science research paradigm. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Research in medicine is an indispensable tool to advance knowledge and improve patient care. This may be particularly true in the field of human reproduction as it is a relatively new field and treatment options are rapidly evolving. This is of particular importance in an emerging field like 'human reproduction', where treatment options evolve fast.The cornerstone of evidence-based knowledge, leading to evidence-based treatment decisions, is randomized controlled trials as they explore the benefits of new treatment approaches. The study design and performance are crucial and, if they are carried out correctly, solid conclusions can be drawn and be implemented in daily clinical routines. The dissemination of new findings throughout the scientific community occurs in the form of publications in scientific journals, and the importance of the journal is reflected in part by the impact factor. The peer review process before publication is fundamental in preventing flaws in the study design. Thus, readers of journals with a high impact factor usually rely on a thorough peer review process and therefore might not question the published data. However, even papers published in high-impact journals might not be free of flaws, so the aim of this paper is to encourage readers to be aware of this fact and critically read scientific papers as 'the devil lies in the details'. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Researchers agree that informal professional learning is crucial for developing new EAP teachers' expertise, but there exist few teacher-centred accounts of how context-specific projects and practices create favourable conditions for such learning. Through presenting and analysing a collaborative action research (CAR) project, this paper illustrates how CAR can facilitate informal learning among new EAP teachers. The project was conducted in the context of a large-scale EAP course at a Singaporean university, where three teachers, each possessing under three years' experience teaching EAP, co-created an 11-page analytic rubric and reflected on their collaboration. Drawing on the written reflections of these three teachers, this paper examines how collaborative rubric development created a "backstage" setting where teachers engaged in trusting and stimulating dialogue, aimed at addressing shared concerns surrounding performance expectations and scoring practices. Through the process of drafting, revising, disseminating, and using the rubric, the three teachers clarified and adjusted their own assessment-related beliefs and practices, reflected on the limits of using rubrics to align assessment standards, and experimented with different methods of sharing their findings with other teachers. In the process, the rubric was reinvented as a dialogical tool that enabled teachers to scaffold professional learning for each other. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Prediabetes and osteoporosis are two commonly prevalent diseases that can have interconnected implications for overall well-being. There is a paucity of literature on "prediabetes and osteoporosis". We aimed to assess the current state of cross-sectional studies involving osteoporosis and prediabetes as well as their bibliometric features. Publications about prediabetes and osteoporosis between January 1994 and November 2023 were taken from the Scopus database, and VOSviewer and Microsoft Office Excel were used for bibliometric analysis and visualization. We identified 272 documents that were written by 531 authors from 48 countries including 252 organizations. The USA was the leading country with the highest publications (n = 84) and Canada had the largest citation impact per paper (109.0). University of California, San Francisco contributed the most publications (n = 6), while Universita degli Studi di Torino, Italy (275.0 and 5.25), had the highest citation impact. Frontiers in Endocrinology (n = 7), was the most productive journal, while Annals of Internal Medicine (322.0) was the most influential in terms of citation impact per paper. The funded research was 30.5 %, while 17.6 % of research were involved in international collaboration. The number of publications on this topic has increased over three decades. The highest citations per paper were received by the publications which had external funding, followed by those which had international collaboration. All the highly cited papers were published from high-income countries. • A total of 272 publications were found on prediabetes and osteoporosis from 1994 to 2023. • The number of publications on this topic has increased over three decades. • The highest citations per paper were received by publications with external funding, and international collaboration. • All the highly cited papers were published from high-income countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Liver transplant surgery has been performed in India for the last 25 years. We aimed to analyse the trends, characteristics, and key elements in the field of liver transplantation research from India. On April 23, 2023, we conducted a search of the Scopus database for the literature on liver transplantation research, using a well-defined search strategy. MS Excel and VOS viewer software programs were used to examine the articles for organisation, author, journal, keywords, and high-cited literature. This analysis examined a total of 556 papers, which constituted only a 1.55% share of the global output. These papers involved 442 organizations, 1575 authors, and 147 journals. External funding was received in 4.13% and 23.56% were involved in international collaboration. Three Delhi-NCR organizations, namely the Medanta–The Medicity (n = 63), Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences (n = 60), and Indraprastha Apollo Hospital (n = 48) led in publication productivity. M. Rela (n = 90) and A.S. Soin (n = 63) were the leading authors in publication productivity, while S. Sudhindran and P. Bhangui were the most impactful authors. Liver Transplantation (n = 96) and Journal of Clinical & Experimental Hepatology (n = 65) published the maximum number of these papers, whereas, Annals of Surgery and Journal of Hepatology led in the citation impact per paper. The most significant keywords were "Liver Transplantation" (n = 484), and "Living Donor" (n = 254). Only 1.80% (n = 10) of the papers were highly cited papers that received 50 to 142 citations and they together registered 69.9 citations per paper. Although the number of publications on liver transplantation from India started growing recently, it forms only 1.55% of the global report. There is an unmet need to increase government-supported research and multicenter collaborative studies at national and international levels for high-quality patient care. [Display omitted] • A total of 556 papers on liver transplantation research from India constitutes a 1.55 % share of the global output. • This is the first comprehensive bibliometric analysis of India's liver transplant research over the last 25 years. • Delhi-NCR authors and institutions were the leaders in this area of research. • There has been a continuous rise in publications, with the maximum surge seen in the last decade. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is common in the Indian Subcontinent. We aimed to examine the bibliometric characteristics of the publications arising from the countries of the Indian Subcontinent on NAFLD, over the last two decades. Publications on NAFLD from Indian Subcontinent during the period of 2001–2022 were retrieved from the Scopus database. Various important bibliometric parameters were studied from the retrieved publications and were exported to MS–Excel for analysis. VOSviewer software was used for analyzing co-author collaborative networks and keyword co-occurrence networks. There is a rising trend of publications, especially in the last decade, with an average annual growth of 28.95% and an absolute growth of 526.21% between 2013 and 2022, compared to 2001–2012. From Indian Subcontinent's authors, 1053 papers were indexed in Scopus, with the majority (81.3%) being from India. Indian Subcontinent holds 13th rank globally with 3.43% share of global output. External funding was received for 15.76% publications and 24.59% papers were prepared with international collaboration, and these received much higher citations per paper. Research output is low, only 3.43% of global share. Regional research cooperation among countries of Indian subcontinent is also poor. Further, only 3.61% of papers were highly cited. Despite a high prevalence of NAFLD in Indian Subcontinent, the research output is low and of low impact. Further, the research collaboration between these Indian Subcontinent needs improvement. • There is a rising trend of publications on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease from Indian Subcontinent during 2001–2022. • The majority of publications from Indian Subcontinent were contributed by authors from India. • There is inadequate regional research collaboration amongst the Indian Subcontinent countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Given the increasing competitiveness of matching into radiology residency programs in the U.S., especially for international medical graduates (IMGs), many IMGs opt to join research fellowships to boost their academic productivity and expand their research portfolios. This strategy helps them become as competitive as their national peers. This paper provides insights from the personal experience of a former international radiology research fellow who successfully utilized a fellowship to match into a radiology residency. It outlines a roadmap and strategic steps taken—from finding and preparing for the fellowship to maximizing its benefits by increasing publications and developing professional connections, ultimately securing a radiology residency, and maintaining ongoing collaboration with the research team after departure. • Finding a research position can be achieved by emailing research mentors directly or applying through employment websites. • Preparing for a fellowship involves creating a professional CV that lists academic achievements, prior research experiences, and USMLE scores. • During the first week of the fellowship, it is advisable to shadow a senior fellow to learn the nuances of the job. • Maximize academic productivity by taking initiative in multiple research projects especially retrospective studies. • Connections can be developed by presenting at conferences to meet leadership faculty and participating in clinical observerships. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• Youth transitioning from child care institutions face a lack of adequate transition planning, aftercare infrastructure, and service availability. • An educative mentorship-based curriculum can facilitate a smooth and effective transition. • Mentoring focused on both well-being and professional development can reduce the stress associated with the transition. Although child protection policies and laws in India recognise the importance of aftercare, there is still a significant lack of infrastructure, available services, and systematic preparation for the transition. The accelerated and compressed journey from adolescence to adulthood, coupled with limited options to return home if their initial endeavours falter, adds to the complexity of the transition process. To develop knowledge and skills for transition preparedness, this paper presents a step-by-step approach to designing an educative, mentorship-based curriculum. The curriculum is based on an exploratory study conducted across 17 child care institutions in Pune, India. Findings showed that the adolescents appreciate the existing support resources, but feel that much of the critical, practical, and seemingly more urgent transitional needs are still left out. Borrowing insights from the primary data and the available literature, the curriculum has been designed to target six core areas addressing needs for belongingness, preparation for life after transition, enabling clarity of future vision, life skills, enhancing employability, and problem-solving. To buffer the overall stress of the transition, the focus of the curriculum has been kept simultaneously on promoting overall well-being and providing professional and career development support. The study recommends a robust evaluation framework to assess the relevance and effectiveness of the curriculum. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Biosocial approaches in nursing research have largely focused on the ways that social determinants of health influence individual-level outcomes, including symptom management, family and social support, and educational interventions. Theoretical, methodological, and practical strategies are needed to expand current biosocial methods for nursing science and focus on upstream, structural determinants of health and the policies that underlie health inequities. This paper summarizes presentations given at the 2023 Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science Advanced Methods Conference, Biosocial Methods to Advance Health Equity , in a panel titled "Individual, community, systems and policy related to biosocial methods." Nurses are uniquely positioned to examine upstream, structural determinants of health by leveraging expertise in biosocial methods, collaborating with interdisciplinary researchers and community members, and advocating for policy change. By conducting theory-grounded biosocial research, nurse researchers can significantly advance scientific knowledge and promote health equity for individuals and communities. Nurse scientists are conducting research using biosocial methods and provide recommendations for expansion of this approach in the field. • Nursing research examines structural determinants of health using biosocial methods. • Biosocial methods can also be used to inform advocacy for policy change. • Nurse scientists can use these methods to promote health equity on multiple levels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite accelerated developments in agricultural innovations, there has been a limited progress in their adoption by smallholder farmers, especially in the Global South. Innovations are not adequately reaching farmers, and new technologies are often unsuitable for farmers, or the overall innovation landscape is discouraging the deployment of innovations at scale. The methodological approaches to designing, testing and scaling of innovations play an important role. Involving farmers in the innovation process from the start increases the likelihood of them being more relevant and having a higher chance of adoption. Whereas there is much literature on participatory approaches, there is a limited guidance on choosing an appropriate level of farmer participation across the innovation process. This study aims to develop practical guidance for researchers, development agents and project managers on how to choose an appropriate methodological approach with a suitable level of farmer participation for designing, testing and scaling of agricultural innovations, according to levels of innovation readiness and innovation use. Relevant scientific literature on participatory design, research and scaling of agricultural innovations was reviewed, followed by compiling lessons learned from selected vegetable innovation projects implemented by the World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) in Asia and Africa. A list of methodological approaches for participatory design, testing and scaling of innovations was generated, with various levels of farmer participation. A simple guiding framework was then developed for choosing an appropriate approach with a suitable level of farmer participation, according to the readiness and use of the innovations. Examples of selected approaches and application of the proposed guidance are given in project case studies. Based on the literature review and experience at WorldVeg, we believe it is critical to choose the right level of participation based on how ready are the innovations for application in the local setting. This dimension of how ready the innovations are has been largely overlooked in earlier frameworks on farmer participation. The developed guidance generally recommends increasing participation with higher levels of technology readiness and use. In addition, farmer consultation in early research design should also be strengthened, to co-design locally relevant innovations. The overall innovation systems' landscape must be considered when researching and scaling new innovations. The guidance, experiences and lessons provided in this paper will be useful to various scholars, researchers, development agents, funders and project managers who aim to design, test and scale agricultural innovations in a more inclusive and responsible way. [Display omitted] • Despite rapid developments in agricultural innovations, there has been limited adoption by smallholder farmers. • There is limited guidance on choosing an appropriate level of farmer participation in the innovation processes. • A list of participatory approaches for design, testing and scaling of innovations was created. • A guidance for choosing a suitable level of participation based on 'innovation readiness and use' was developed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Primary and secondary studies are considered the two major research categories. In this study, we examined the scientific and social media impact of primary and secondary publication types in papers published radiological journals during 2010–2020. PubMed publication type tags were used to filter original articles and systematic review and meta-analysis (SR/MA) articles. Clarivate Web of Science was utilized to obtain a list of all radiology journals from the category "Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging" in Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE). Automated approach was developed for programmatic extraction of bibliometric and Altmetric yearly citations of each included article using Dimensions API and Altmetric API with Python. Statistical analysis was performed to compare the citation rates between primary and secondary research articles. A total of 96,684 published articles from 2010 to 2020 were identified and their meta-data collected. The mean 2-year citation count following publication year was 5.8 for primary research and 10.2 for SR/MA articles (p < 0.001). Between 2010 and 2020, the mean number of citations per SR/MA article was 51.3 compared to 30.5 per primary research article (p < 0.001). Mean Altmetric score was 8.2 in SR/MA compared to 3.7 for primary research articles (p < 0.001). Secondary research studies have been increasing in impact in both academia and social media compared to primary research. Our results highlight the importance and impact of systematic reviews and meta-analysis articles as a scientifically influential study type in radiology. • On average, SR/MA articles received more citations than original research articles. The mean 2-year citation count was 10.2 for SR/MA vs 5.8 for original research. From 2010-2020, SR/MA articles received a mean of 51.3 citations vs 30.5 citations for original research. • SR/MA articles also had higher Altmetric scores, indicating greater attention on social media and news platforms. The mean Altmetric score was 8.2 for SR/MA vs 3.7 for original research. • The results highlight the increasing impact of secondary research (SR/MA) compared to primary research (original articles) in radiology over the past decade, based on citation analysis and Altmetric scores. • The study emphasizes the value and influence of SR/MA as a research type given the expansive growth of radiology literature. High quality SR/MA can provide important syntheses of primary data. In summary, this bibliometric analysis found that systematic reviews and meta-analyses have become more impactful than original research articles in radiology journals based on scholarly citations and social media metrics. The results underscore the significance of secondary research in summarizing and contextualizing the large volume of primary studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Financial-economic cyber-enabled crime (hereinafter: financial cybercrime) has increased dramatically over the past years. However, research on financial cybercrime is still underdeveloped and highly heterogeneous, especially regarding the processes of initiation to and desistance from crime. This paper synthesizes existing knowledge on pathways into, desistance from, and risk factors related to financial cybercrime, and identifies research gaps. Adhering to PRISMA-ScR guidelines, we executed a systematic search and identified 37 eligible documents published as of February 2022, indicating two initiation points into financial cybercrime: involvement in traditional crime, and experiencing strain. Through social learning, individuals then learn the necessary skills and knowledge and engage in financial cybercrime, after which the decision to desist is influenced by a cost-benefit analysis, the use of neutralization techniques, and maturing. As for risk factors, we identified 33, with being male, unemployed, having low self-control and deviant peers, and wanting to earn money quickly being of potential importance. Regarding research gaps, there is a dearth of research related to the initiation and desistance processes of financial cybercrime, and the identified studies lacked a robust research designs, with 76 percent being of low or medium quality. More quality research is needed to address these issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In 2022, OpenAI made a groundbreaking entrance with the release of ChatGPT, a new online chatbot that allows users to interact with the GPT-3.5 language model. Users can ask questions and converse with ChatGPT by typing into a text field similar to direct messaging software. Then, ChatGPT will generate a response. Users can then either respond to ChatGPT, regenerate the previous response, or "like" the response and give feedback. OpenAI improved the program on March 14th, 2023, with the release of GPT 4, which promised better reasoning ability. Both these iterations of ChatGPT have attracted significant attention from researchers due to the software's remarkably enhanced capabilities compared to earlier versions. Due to its inherent value as a research tool, ChatGPT will likely become a permanent fixture, so a thorough evaluation of ethical and professional boundaries is crucial. In this opinion paper, we explore ChatGPT 4.0 by addressing: a) its capabilities, b) its limitations and weaknesses, and c) strategies for fact-checking its output to ensure high-quality responses. Subsequently, the authors delve into the diverse implications of this software and discuss how it can be optimally employed to advance research in technology and various other domains. • The article discusses the use of Open AI's ChatGPT for technological research. • First, ChatGPT identifies its strengths and weaknesses for research. • Next, example use cases are presented through author prompts. • A discussion is presented on how to best use this new tool for research. • Applications, limitations, and societal implications are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• Accessible overview of the issues that affect data quality in online experiments. • Focus on technology, participant recruitment, and participant performance. • Checklists for researchers to improve data quality. The past 10 years have seen rapid growth of online (web-based) data collection across the behavioural sciences. Despite the many important contributions of such studies, some researchers have concerns about the reduction in experimental control when research moves outside of laboratory conditions. This paper provides an accessible overview of the issues that can adversely affect data quality in online experiments, with particular focus on cognitive studies of memory and language. I provide checklists for researchers setting up such experiments to help improve data quality. These recommendations focus on three key aspects of experimental design: the technology choices made by researchers and participants, participant recruitment methods, and the performance of participants during experiments. I argue that ensuring high data quality for online experiments requires significant effort prior to data collection to maintain the credibility of our rapidly expanding evidence base. With such safeguards in place, online experiments will continue to provide important, paradigm-changing opportunities across the behavioural sciences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There is an enormous and ever-growing body of environmental impact assessment (EIA) research, much of which is grounded in practice or seeks to advance it. In this paper we show how the impact of EIA research on policy and practice might be conceptualised and how to set about evidencing it. A framework is developed through literature review to account for impact in four areas pertaining to instrumental impact, conceptual impact, capacity building and knowledge brokerage and co-production. Methods for implementing the framework include citations within policy documents along with content analysis to determine influence and interviews or surveys with policy makers and practitioners; all subsequently presented as narratives. We provide examples and further discussion of each, drawn from recent analysis of the EIA research of one of the authors. Whilst proving impact of EIA research on policy and practice is challenging, we found the framework to be a useful way for structuring and guiding such an investigation. This approach to understanding the uptake and influence of EIA research on impact assessment practitioners and other stakeholders (i.e., government regulators/policy-makers, consultants, proponents or NGOs) could be applied by many professionals in the field to showcase positive impact on policy and practice locally, nationally and internationally. It may also usefully serve academic EIA researchers applying for new positions or for promotion within universities. • The impact of EIA research on policy and practice is investigated. • Interviews and content analysis are important methods for determining impact. • Citations of research in policy show direct impact. • Direct impact also arises from policy development, capacity building and co-produced research. • Indirect influence arises from conceptual impact and knowledge brokerage activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• A bibliometric analysis of all fantasy sports research (FSR) articles and reviews was conducted; 230 publications met the criteria. • FSR fully emerges as a standalone topic of interest around 2010, with 2021 the current peak (32 publications) • Two of the three most popular themes of FSR – gambling and law – align with key moments in the history of gambling legalisation in the USA. • Brendan Dwyer and Brody James Ruihley are the leading figures in the field; their research tends to tackle more evergreen FSR topics. Fantasy sports are a type of virtual computer game that have gone from being played by half a million people in the late 1980s to around 60 million people in 2020 in North America alone. Consequently, research exploring the topic (fantasy sports research; FSR) has also emerged. The present study aimed to conduct a bibliometric analysis of all peer-reviewed published articles and review papers that have focused on fantasy sports. Fitting the criteria were 230 publications. Data collected from this work addressed seven research questions. Results of the analysis included (but are not limited to) the identification that FSR began in earnest in 2007 and is likely on a moderate upward trend; that gambling is the most common theme for FSR, with sports consumption and law also featuring regularly; and that a plurality of FSR is original research taking a questionnaire approach with young, male adults and exploring either fantasy sports in general, or specifically, fantasy American football. The findings have considerable implications for prospective authors in the field, but also for readers interested in the topic and journal editors and reviewers who are assessing future work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]