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{"title":"Task-Dependent Efficiency: An Eye-Tracking Comparison of 2D and 3D Data Visualizations","authors":"Xiaoyan Li,&nbsp;Qi Wang","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/7740807","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/7740807","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The present study investigates the comparative reading efficiency of two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) data visualizations in the conveyance of high-dimensional data information. Two experiments were conducted using bar graphs (Experiment 1) and scatterplots (Experiment 2) to examine the effect of context demands through data localization, comparison, and prediction tasks. The analyses of behavioral and eye-tracking measurements suggested that 3D data visualizations were less effective for localization tasks compared to their 2D counterparts, while performance in tasks of comparison and prediction demonstrated comparable efficiency. Eye movement patterns demonstrated that 2D visualizations facilitated reliance on familiar cognitive schemas, whereas 3D formats, particularly scatterplots, required mixed and often less efficient viewing strategies. These findings underscore the cognitive demands posed by 3D visual displays and emphasize the importance of optimizing visual formats to enhance user comprehension and information transmission.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2026 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/7740807","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147708102","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"“There Are Risks, but I Will Use It Anyway”: Predicting the Urge to Regulate and the Intended Use of Generative AI Among Youth in Four Countries","authors":"Jörg Matthes,&nbsp;Selma Hodzic,&nbsp;Anja Stevic,&nbsp;Andreas Nanz,&nbsp;Alice Binder,&nbsp;Michael Chan,&nbsp;Ljubiša Bojić","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/3060652","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/3060652","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Generative AI is rapidly evolving, yet our understanding of how the public assesses and evaluates this technology remains limited. This is particularly true for youths who traditionally are early adopters of new technologies. Our study investigates how sociodemographic variables as well as risk perceptions influence youths′ future urge to regulate as well as their future intention to use generative AI in Indonesia, Austria, Serbia, and Hong Kong (China). Using quota-based survey data, we find a limited explanatory value of sociodemographic variables. Interestingly, our findings suggest that information-related risks cannot increase the urge to regulate as well as dampen the intended use among youth. However, perceived social risks unequivocally explain the urge to regulate across countries. Also, the effect of perceived social risks on the urge to regulate is reduced with rising levels of prior use of generative AI. By and large, findings suggest that young individuals perceive risks, but that does not necessarily dampen their own willingness to use generative AI. Implications are discussed. This study is among the first to offer cross-cultural insights into how youth across both European and Asian contexts perceive and engage with generative AI.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2026 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/3060652","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147696311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Balancing Innovation With Cybersecurity: Exploring the Role of Emerging Technologies in Digital Transformation for Socioeconomic Development in Nigeria","authors":"Goddy Uwa Osimen,&nbsp;Mohadapwa Hunnoungu Wonosikou,&nbsp;Oluwakemi M. Fulani,&nbsp;Bethel Oluwatosin Adedeji,&nbsp;Olufemi Peter Alawode","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/6623877","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/6623877","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Rapid digital adoption in Nigeria has been accompanied by rising cybercrime; a 2021 Sophos survey found 71% of Nigerian organizations experienced cyberattacks, 44% of which paid ransoms averaging USD 3.43 million. The integration of emerging technologies (artificial intelligence, blockchain, Internet of Things, and 5G) offers transformative opportunities for the digital economy but introduces salient cybersecurity risks. Despite Nigeria’s growing adoption of digital tools, limited research systematically examines how emerging technologies can drive socioeconomic development while addressing cybersecurity risks. Framed by Technological Determinism, this study examines how Nigeria can harness these technologies for sustainable socioeconomic development while mitigating cyber threats. Using an exploratory design, it conducts a systematic thematic review of secondary literature, policy documents, and technical reports; data were analyzed thematically. The findings indicate that, when effectively deployed and governed, emerging technologies can enhance industrial efficiency, expand financial inclusion, strengthen governance, and support innovation-led economic diversification. Realizing these benefits require coherent regulatory frameworks, integrated cybersecurity measures, and targeted capacity-building. The paper concludes with policy recommendations emphasizing regulatory harmonization, public-private collaboration, and investment in cyber resilience to balance innovation and security during Nigeria’s digital transformation.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2026 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/6623877","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147615234","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Gaming Disorder in Adults: Associations With Physical Health, Mental Health, and Addictive Health Behaviors in the Czech Population","authors":"Jakub Helvich,&nbsp;Bibiana Jozefiakova,&nbsp;Kristyna Zivna,&nbsp;Lukas Novak,&nbsp;Peter Tavel","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/9961890","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/9961890","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Gaming disorder among adults has become a critical public health concern, yet its associations with mental health, physical health, and addictive health behaviors remain insufficiently understood. Thus, the objective of this study is to examine the associations between gaming disorder, general health, and addictive health behaviors.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A large nationwide sample of 8626 Czech adults (M = 30.53, SD = 13.71; 61.86% female) was used for the analysis. Gaming disorder was assessed using the short form of the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale (IGDS9-SF). Mental health was evaluated through measures of anxiety, depression, and stress, whereas six indicators of substance use were used to evaluate addictive health behaviors. Data were analyzed using linear, logistic, <i>t</i>-tests, and Bayesian ordinal regression models, in crude and adjusted models.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The results indicated that higher IGDS9-SF scores were initially linked to increased odds of hypertension, thyroid disease, psoriasis, back pain, and pelvic pain in women; however, these associations disappeared after adjustment. Conversely, both models showed lower odds of diabetes, gastroesophageal reflux, chronic fatigue, obesity, asthma, ulcers, pain of unknown origin, and allergies. Linear regression analyses revealed significant positive associations between IGDS9-SF scores and anxiety, depression, and stress. Welch <i>t</i>-test results showed that individuals with ADHD had significantly higher IGDS9-SF scores. IGDS9-SF scores were positively associated with coffee consumption, whereas no association was observed for alcohol use. Additionally, higher scores were correlated with lower tobacco, cannabis, illicit drug, and prescription drug use.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Longitudinal studies are needed to examine changes and directionality of the observed associations.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2026 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/9961890","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147615164","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Motivations, Experiences, and Barriers of Elderly Persons Participating in the Artificial Intelligence–Based Smart Senior Center Project: A Phenomenological Study","authors":"Minhwa Seo,&nbsp;Hae Youn Min,&nbsp;Jinmoo Heo","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/4902877","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/4902877","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study aimed to explore the motivations, limitations, and aging-related outcomes associated with participation in the artificial intelligence (AI)–based Smart Senior Center Project. In-depth interviews were conducted with a purposeful sample of older adults from local senior centers in Korea, and data were analyzed using a phenomenological approach. The senior centers incorporated various AI technologies into health programs, and participants were invited to share their experiences and perceptions of these programs. Analysis revealed 3 overarching themes and 11 subthemes. The first theme reflected participants’ motivations such as pursuing health improvement, expanding social relationships, and seeking enjoyment. The second theme aligned with the optimal aging model, highlighting elements of physical and cognitive maintenance, active social engagement, and enhanced well-being. The third theme addressed program limitations, including fear of digital adoption, dissatisfaction with the lack of program diversity, and challenges in achieving interactive communication compared with face-to-face settings. These findings demonstrate that, although the program facilitated meaningful aspects of optimal aging, its effectiveness was constrained by digital literacy gaps and implementation barriers. Balancing these positive outcomes with the identified limitations points to the need for broadened program diversity, digital literacy support, and hybrid delivery models. Through these improvements, the AI-based Smart Senior Center Project holds considerable potential to contribute to the optimal aging of older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2026 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/4902877","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147615161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Simple Safety: Tactile Directional Stimuli Improve the Safety of Takeover Requests in Semiautonomous Vehicles","authors":"Aly El Shafei,&nbsp;Daniela M. Romano","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/8834924","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/8834924","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A rapid and safe re-engagement with the driving task is crucial for maintaining high performance and ensuring safety in semiautomated vehicles. Previous studies relied on audio, visual, or tactile alerts for takeover requests (TORs). Existing tactile systems for drivers typically target proximate objects (e.g., surrounding vehicles), while the potential of tactile stimuli to direct attention toward dynamic regions of interest is underexplored. Reaction time has been used throughout the literature as a primary measure of the effectiveness of a solution. Drivers might react quickly, yet they can still lose control of the vehicle. Thus, measuring the safety of the driver’s remedial action, when a TOR is issued, is a more comprehensive manner for estimating the effectiveness of a solution. A TOR <i>Safety Score</i> is introduced here as the number of crashes and vehicle drifts after a TOR, and a novel tactile method for pointing to the region of interest during a TOR is presented. Thirty volunteers participated in its evaluation using a driving simulator, either with or without a directional tactile stimulus. Whether directional tactile memory persists and aids drivers’ performance during TORs was measured. The findings reveal that the use of a directional tactile stimulus consistently leads to a higher <i>Safety Score</i> in both Level 2 and Level 3 driving. TORs were safest when the directional tactile stimulus was administered five minutes before the TOR. Drivers’ performances decreased as the time of the directional tactile stimulus administration before the TOR increased, up to 10 min before the TOR, particularly in more demanding Level 3 scenarios. These findings can aid the design of the human–vehicle interface of semiautonomous vehicles.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2026 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/8834924","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147615160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Scrolling on the Clock: How Millennials in IT Are Redefining Cyberloafing","authors":"Helmiatin,&nbsp;Asri Laksmi Riani,&nbsp;Salamah Wahyuni,&nbsp;Sinto Sunaryo","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/4333010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/4333010","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This research explores the perception of cyberloafing among millennials in the IT industry, seeking to understand its underlying causes and how it manifests in their work environment. Through a qualitative approach, 16 semistructured interviews were conducted with IT workers, all of whom had more than 3 years of work experience and an average age of 26 years. The findings indicate that employees engage in cyberloafing due to factors related to work methods, the work environment, and work-related stress. Remote and home-based work methods have introduced new opportunities for millennials to engage in cyberloafing, as the term now encompasses time wasted during not only office hours but also remote work using company-owned equipment such as office laptops. Some participants perceive this habit as increasing creativity, whereas others view it as a necessary break to alleviate burnout and reduce the stress associated with tight deadlines. Cyberloafing is regarded as a coping mechanism for managing work-related stress, although perspectives differ regarding whether it constitutes ethical or unethical behavior.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2026 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/4333010","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147615076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Digital Life Balance Scale: Psychometric Validation and Its Role in Smartphone Addiction, Anxiety, and Life Satisfaction in the Spanish Context","authors":"Olga Malas,&nbsp;Angel Blanch,&nbsp;Andrea Guazzini,&nbsp;Mirko Duradoni","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/7957318","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/7957318","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In the digital era, balancing digital and nondigital activities is crucial for psychological well-being, underscoring the need for research to enhance health interventions. This study validates the Spanish version of the Digital Life Balance Scale (DLB-Scale) and explores its associations with smartphone addiction scale (SAS), satisfaction with life (SWL), and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in a sample of 334 Spanish university students (M = 21.26, SD = 2.23; 72.5% women). The DLB-Scale demonstrated strong internal consistency (Cronbach′s <i>α</i> = 0.87), satisfactory construct validity, and unidimensionality, as confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis (CFI = 0.99, TLI = 0.99, RMSEA = 0.07, SRMR = 0.008 after model adjustment). Strict gender invariance was established, enabling valid cross-gender comparisons. Regression analyses revealed that higher DLB levels were associated with lower SAS (<i>r</i> = −0.426) and GAD (<i>r</i> = −0.182) and greater SWL (<i>r</i> = 0.218). Notably, DLB explained 17.9% of the variance in SAS, compared to 4.5% in SWL and 3.0% in GAD. Additionally, network analysis highlighted DLB as a central construct with strong links to SWL and SAS, corroborating its indirect association with GAD. These findings establish the Spanish DLB-Scale as a reliable tool for assessing digital balance in Spanish-speaking populations. The study offers practical implications for interventions aimed at enhancing DLB to improve well-being and reduce digital stressors.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2026 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/7957318","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147615129","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Multilevel Approach to Resilience Against Technostress: Development and Preliminary Validation of the Technology-Related Moderator Scale","authors":"Georgia Libera Finstad,&nbsp;Gabriele Giorgi,&nbsp;Matteo Curcuruto,&nbsp;James Morgan,&nbsp;Valentina Sommovigo","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/5736016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/5736016","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In today′s rapidly evolving technological landscape, understanding how new technologies affect employees is essential. While previous research has largely emphasized the negative impact of technostressors on well-being and performance, less attention has been devoted to the protective role of technology-related moderators. This study introduces and preliminarily validates a new scale to assess such moderators. Thirteen items were initially developed through inductive and deductive methods and administered to 1781 Italian employees via an online survey. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses—conducted across three samples, including an EFA sample (<i>n</i> = 1781), a first CFA sample (<i>n</i> = 1805), and an independent second CFA sample (<i>n</i> = 888)—supported a three-factor, 12-item structure encompassing technology self-efficacy, organizational resources in technology adoption, and technology-related control. The model showed good fit and reliability. Correlations confirmed that higher scores were associated with lower psychophysical distress and higher job satisfaction. Gender differences emerged, with men reporting higher technology self-efficacy and perceived organizational resources than women, highlighting potential gender-related disparities in access to and confidence with digital tools. As data were collected from Italian employees, the findings should be interpreted within this cultural and occupational context. Future research should replicate the validation across countries and sectors to establish cross-cultural generalizability and normative benchmarks. Overall, the scale provides a reliable instrument for identifying technology-related protective factors, enabling organizations to design targeted interventions to prevent technostress and promote employee well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2026 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/5736016","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147615075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nurturing Sustainability: Influential Factors in Shaping Gen Z Behavior and Satisfaction in the UAE","authors":"Hasnan Baber","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/1599318","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/1599318","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study examines the factors shaping sustainable consumer behavior and satisfaction among Generation Z in the UAE, addressing a notable gap in the literature where limited empirical research has explored how sustainability-related stimuli on social media translate into actual behavior and subsequent satisfaction. The study offers an original contribution by combining the Stimulus–Organism–Response (SOR) paradigm with social influence theory and engagement literature to explain how environmental concern, social media engagement, social norms, and willingness to pay shape sustainable consumption behavior and its associated satisfaction. Using PLS-SEM on data from 389 Gen Z respondents, the model demonstrates strong explanatory power for sustainable behavior (<i>R</i>² = 0.48) and satisfaction (<i>R</i>² = 0.42). Key predictors, including environmental concern (<i>β</i> = 0.257), social media engagement (<i>β</i> = 0.246), and willingness to pay (<i>β</i> = 0.212), show significant positive effects. While sustainable behavior strongly enhances satisfaction (<i>β</i> = 0.598), posting sustainability content on social media does not (<i>β</i> = −0.090), suggesting a distinction between online expression and internal fulfillment. The study contributes theoretically by extending SOR to the sustainability–social media context and by positioning satisfaction with sustainable behavior as a distinct outcome rarely examined in prior research. Practically, the results offer insights for policymakers, sustainable brands, and digital platforms seeking to more effectively engage Gen Z in advancing sustainability initiatives.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2026 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/1599318","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147567992","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}