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Bănică A, Ţigănaşu R, Nijkamp P, Kourtit K. Institutional Quality in Green and Digital Transition of EU Regions - A Recovery and Resilience Analysis. GLOBAL CHALLENGES (HOBOKEN, NJ) 2024; 8:2400031. [PMID: 39440227 PMCID: PMC11492339 DOI: 10.1002/gch2.202400031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 10/25/2024]
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This paper assesses the National Recovery and Resilience Plans (NRRPs) of EU member states and regions to uncover commonalities and differences between green and digital transitions, focusing on the role of institutions, among additional socio-economic drivers, in modeling them. To that end, relevant indicators have been assembled, and several econometric models have been developed and tested to evaluate institutional performance in relation to green and digital transformations. The study reveals discrepancies in the two explored transition fields and highlights the power of institutional factors in boosting them. Specifically, the findings demonstrate that the green transition in EU regions is positively associated with variables such as life expectancy, institutional quality, tertiary education attainment, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with innovative activities, while the fruits of digitalization are mainly allied to population with higher studies, core creative class employment, accountability of institutions, and innovative SMEs. These insights offer valuable guidance for decision-makers to draw lessons from high-performing or successful regions and strategically assign resources. This includes paying attention to regional financial allocations and their alignment with territorial planning and long-term policies.
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Affiliation(s)
- Alexandru Bănică
- Faculty of Geography“Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi, Romania, Center for Geographic ResearchRomanian AcademyIasi Branch700506Romania
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- Centre for European Studies“Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of IasiIasi700507Romania
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Khanum F, Khan AR, Khan A, Aafreen A, Khan AA, Ahmad A, Akhtar SMF, Farooq O, Shaphe MA, Alshehri MM, Shahi FI, Alqahtani AS, Albakri A, Obaidat SM. Predicting mechanical neck pain intensity in computer professionals using machine learning: identification and correlation of key features. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1307592. [PMID: 38577273 PMCID: PMC10993996 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1307592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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Introduction Mechanical neck pain has become prevalent among computer professionals possibly because of prolonged computer use. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between neck pain intensity, anthropometric metrics, cervical range of motion, and related disabilities using advanced machine learning techniques. Method This study involved 75 computer professionals, comprising 27 men and 48 women, aged between 25 and 44 years, all of whom reported neck pain following extended computer sessions. The study utilized various tools, including the visual analog scale (VAS) for pain measurement, anthropometric tools for body metrics, a Universal Goniometer for cervical ROM, and the Neck Disability Index (NDI). For data analysis, the study employed SPSS (v16.0) for basic statistics and a suite of machine-learning algorithms to discern feature importance. The capability of the kNN algorithm is evaluated using its confusion matrix. Results The "NDI Score (%)" consistently emerged as the most significant feature across various algorithms, while metrics like age and computer usage hours varied in their rankings. Anthropometric results, such as BMI and body circumference, did not maintain consistent ranks across algorithms. The confusion matrix notably demonstrated its classification process for different VAS scores (mild, moderate, and severe). The findings indicated that 56% of the pain intensity, as measured by the VAS, could be accurately predicted by the dataset. Discussion Machine learning clarifies the system dynamics of neck pain among computer professionals and highlights the need for different algorithms to gain a comprehensive understanding. Such insights pave the way for creating tailored ergonomic solutions and health campaigns for this population.
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- Fatima Khanum
- Department of Physiotherapy, Integral University, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Integral University, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Integral University, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, IIMS&R, Integral University, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Electronics Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Deanship of E-Learning & Information Technology, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Computer Science, College of Computer Science & Information Technology, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, The Hashemite University, Zaraq, Jordan
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