bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sensory Entrained TMS (seTMS) enhances motor cortex excitability
Authors: Ross Jessica M. , Forman Lily , Gogulski Juha , Hassan Umair , Cline Christopher C. , Parmigiani Sara , Truong Jade , Hartford James W. , Chen Nai-Feng , Fujioka Takako , Makeig Scott , Pascual-Leone Alvaro , Keller Corey J.
Published: November 2024

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) applied to the motor cortex has revolutionized the study of motor physiology in humans. Despite this, TMS-evoked electrophysiological responses show significant variability, due in part to inconsistencies between TMS pulse timing and ongoing brain oscillations. Variable responses to TMS limit mechanistic insights and clinical efficacy, necessitating the development of methods to precisely coordinate the timing of TMS pulses to the phase of relevant oscillatory activity. We introduce Sensory Entrained TMS (seTMS), a novel approach that uses musical rhythms to synchronize brain oscillations and time TMS pulses to enhance cortical excitability. Focusing on the sensorimotor alpha rhythm, a neural oscillation associated with motor cortical inhibition, we examine whether rhythm-evoked sensorimotor alpha phase alignment affects primary motor cortical (M1) excitability in healthy young adults (n=33). We first confirmed using electroencephalography (EEG) that passive listening to musical rhythms desynchronizes inhibitory sensorimotor brain rhythms (mu oscillations) around 200 ms before auditory rhythmic events (27 participants). We then targeted this optimal time window by delivering single TMS pulses over M1 200 ms before rhythmic auditory events while recording motor-evoked potentials (MEPs; 19 participants), which resulted in significantly larger MEPs compared to standard single pulse TMS and an auditory control condition. Neither EEG measures during passive listening nor seTMS-induced MEP enhancement showed dependence on musical experience or training. These findings demonstrate that seTMS effectively enhances corticomotor excitability and establishes a practical, cost-effective method for optimizing non-invasive brain stimulation outcomes.
A humanized neuronal model system reveals key roles for manganese in neuronal endocytosis, calcium flux and mitochondrial bioenergetics
Authors: Budinger Dimitri , Alhaque Sharmin , González-Méndez Ramón , Dadswell Chris , Barwick Katy , Ferrini Arianna , Roth Charlotte , McCann Conor J. , Tuschl Karin , Al Jasmi Fatma , Zaki Maha S. , Park Julien H. , Dale Russell C. , Mohammad Shekeeb , Christodoulou John , Moulding Dale , Duchen Michael R. , Barral Serena , Kurian Manju A.
Published: November 2024

Manganese (Mn) is an essential trace metal that is necessary for life. Its duality as both a crucial micronutrient and potential neurotoxicant necessitates tight control of intracellular and extracellular Mn levels. Dysregulation of Mn is implicated in a broad range of human diseases, from neurodevelopmental sequelae related to Mn levels in drinking water, to acquired forms of manganism, rare inherited Mn transportopathies and more common disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Despite the clear association between Mn dysregulation and neurodevelopmental or neurodegenerative diseases, the underlying cellular mechanisms that govern neuropathology remain poorly understood. We established an induced pluripotent stem cells-derived midbrain neuronal system from SLC39A14, SLC39A8, and SLC30A10 patients to better understand the neuronal sequelae of Mn dysregulation. By integrating transcriptomic and functional approaches, we show that Mn dyshomeostasis leads to dysregulation of key cellular pathways that are crucial to normal neuronal function, including defects in mitochondrial bioenergetics, calcium signalling, endocytosis, and glycosylation, as well as cellular stress and early neurodegeneration. Our humanized model has enhanced understanding of the role of Mn in the human brain, and the consequences of both acquired and genetic disorders associated with Mn dysregulation. Better understanding of these underlying pathophysiological processes will identify potential targets for future therapeutic intervention.
Heterotypic droplet formation by pro-inflammatory S100A9 and neurodegenerative disease-related alpha-synuclein
Authors: Veiveris Dominykas , Kopustas Aurimas , Sulskis Darius , Mikalauskaite Kamile , Tutkus Marijonas , Smirnovas Vytautas , Ziaunys Mantas
Published: November 2024

Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) of proteins and nucleic acids is a rapidly emerging field of study, aimed at understanding the process of biomolecular condensate formation and its role in cellular functions. LLPS has been shown to be responsible for the generation of promyelocytic leukemia protein bodies, stress granules, and intrinsically disordered protein condensates. Recently, it has been discovered that different neurodegenerative disease-related proteins, such as alpha-synuclein (related to Parkinson’s disease) and amyloid-beta (Alzheimer’s disease) are capable of forming heterotypic droplets. Other reports have also shown non-LLPS cross-interactions between various amyloidogenic proteins and the resulting influence on their amyloid fibril formation. This includes the new discovery of pro-inflammatory S100A9 affecting the aggregation of both amyloid-beta, as well as alpha-synuclein. Combined, these observations suggest that protein interactions during LLPS and heterotypic droplet formation may be a critical step in the onset of neurodegenerative diseases.

In this study, we explore the formation of heterotypic droplets by S100A9 and alpha-synuclein using a range of different spectroscopic and microscopic techniques. We show that the protein mixture is capable of assembling into both homotypic, as well as heterotypic condensates and that this cross-interaction alters the aggregation mechanism of alpha-synuclein. In addition, it also stabilizes a specific fibril conformation, which has a higher propensity for self-replication. These results provide insight into the influence of S100A9 on the process of neurodegenerative disease-related protein LLPS and aggregation, bringing us one step closer to developing a potential cure or treatment modality.
Dynamic consensus-building between neocortical areas via long-range connections
Authors: Javadzadeh Mitra , Schimel Marine , Hofer Sonja B. , Ahmadian Yashar , Hennequin Guillaume
Published: November 2024

The neocortex is organized into functionally specialized areas. While the functions and underlying neural circuitry of individual neocortical areas are well studied, it is unclear how these regions operate collectively to form percepts and implement cognitive processes. In particular, it remains unknown how distributed, potentially conflicting computations can be reconciled. Here we show that the reciprocal excitatory connections between cortical areas orchestrate neural dynamics to facilitate the gradual emergence of a ‘consensus’ across areas. We investigated the joint neural dynamics of primary (V1) and higher-order lateromedial (LM) visual areas in mice, using simultaneous multi-area electrophysiological recordings along with focal optogenetic perturbations to causally manipulate neural activity. We combined mechanistic circuit modeling with state-of-the-art data-driven nonlinear system identification, to construct biologically-constrained latent circuit models of the data that we could further interrogate. This approach revealed that long-range, reciprocal excitatory connections between V1 and LM implement an approximate line attractor in their joint dynamics, which promotes activity patterns encoding the presence of the stimulus consistently across the two areas. Further theoretical analyses revealed that the emergence of line attractor dynamics is a signature of a more general principle governing multi-area network dynamics: reciprocal inter-area excitatory connections reshape the dynamical landscape of the network, specifically slowing down the decay of activity patterns that encode stimulus features congruently across areas, while accelerating the decay of inconsistent patterns. This selective dynamic amplification leads to the emergence of multi-dimensional consensus between cortical areas about various stimulus features. Our analytical framework further predicted the timescales of specific activity patterns across areas, which we directly verified in our data. Therefore, by linking the anatomical organization of inter-area connections to the features they reconcile across areas, our work introduces a general theory of multi-area computation.
Distinguishing the activity of adjacent somatosensory nuclei within the brainstem using 3T fMRI
Authors: Howell Paige , Odermatt Ingrid , Harrison Olivia , Rabe Finn , Meissner Sarah , Freund Patrick , Wenderoth Nicole , Kikkert Sanne
Published: November 2024

Experimental evidence in animal models indicates that the brainstem plays a major role in sensory modulation. However, mapping functional activity within the human brainstem presents many methodological challenges. These constraints have deterred essential research into human sensory brainstem processing. Here, using a 3T fMRI sequence optimised for the brainstem, combined with uni- and multivariate analysis approaches, we investigated the extent to which functional activity of neighbouring somatosensory nuclei can be delineated in the brainstem, thalamus and primary somatosensory cortex (S1). Whilst traditional univariate approaches offered limited differentiation between adjacent hand and face activation in the brainstem, multivariate classification enabled above-chance decoding of these activity patterns across S1, the thalamus, and the brainstem. Our findings establish a robust methodological approach to explore signal processing within the brainstem and across the entire somatosensory stream. This is a fundamental step towards broadening our understanding of somatosensory processing within humans and determining what changes in sensory integration may occur in clinical populations following sensory deprivation.
Elucidating the dynamics of Integrin αIIb[beta]3 from native platelet membranes by cryo-EM with build and retrieve method
Authors: Han Xu , Zhang Zhemin , Su Chih-chia , Lyu Meinan , Miyagi Masaru , Yu Edward W , Nieman Marvin T
Published: November 2024

Platelets fulfill their essential physiological roles sensing the extracellular environment through their membrane proteins. The native membrane environment provides essential regulatory cues that impact the protein structure and mechanism of action. Single-particle cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) has transformed structural biology by allowing high-resolution structures of membrane proteins to be solved from homogeneous samples. Our recent breakthroughs in data processing now make it feasible to obtain atomic-level-resolution protein structures from crude preparations in their native environments by integrating cryo-EM with the "Build-and-Retrieve" (BaR) data processing methodology. We applied this iterative bottom-up methodology on resting human platelet membranes for an in-depth systems biology approach to uncover how lipids, metal binding, post-translational modifications, and co-factor associations in the native environment regulate platelet function at the molecular level. Here, we report using cryo-EM followed by the BaR method to solve the first unmodified integrin αIIbβ3 structure directly from resting human platelet membranes in its inactivated and intermediate states at 2.75Å and 2.67Å, respectively. Further, we also solved a novel dimer conformation of αIIbβ3 at 2.85Å formed by two intermediate-states of αIIbβ3. This may indicate a previously unknown self-regulatory mechanism of αIIbβ3 in its native environment. In conclusion, our data show the power of using cryo-EM with the BaR method to determine three distinct structures including a novel dimer directly from natural sources. This approach allows us to identify unrecognized regulation mechanisms for proteins without artifacts due to purification processes. These data have the potential to enrich our understanding of platelet signaling circuitry.
The role of cholinergic signaling in multi-sensory gamma stimulation induced perivascular clearance of amyloid
Authors: Lavoie Nicolas , Blanco-Duque Cristina , Kahn Martin , Nawaid Hiba , Loon Anjanet , Seguin Alexander , Raju Ravikiran , Davison Alexis , Yang Cheng-yi , Tsai Li-Huei
Published: November 2024

Modulatory neurotransmitters exert powerful control over neurons and the brain vasculature. Gamma Entrainment Using Sensory Stimuli (GENUS) promotes amyloid clearance via increased perivascular cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) flux in mouse models of Alzheimer’s Disease. Here we use whole-brain activity mapping to identify the cholinergic basal forebrain as a key region responding to GENUS. In line with this, GENUS promoted cortical acetylcholine release, vascular dilation, vasomotion and perivascular clearance. Inhibiting cholinergic signaling abolished the effects of GENUS, including the promotion of arterial pulsatility, periarterial CSF influx, and the reduction of cortical amyloid levels. Our findings establish cholinergic signaling as an essential component of the brain’s ability to promote perivascular amyloid clearance via non-invasive sensory stimulation.
An automatic domain-general error signal is shared across tasks and predicts confidence in different sensory modalities
Authors: Davidson Matthew , Aiyer Sriraj , Yeung Nick
Published: November 2024

Understanding the ability to self-evaluate decisions is an active area of research. This research has primarily focused on the neural correlates of self-evaluation during visual-tasks, and whether pre- or post-decisional neural correlates capture subjective confidence in that decision. This focus has been useful, yet also precludes an investigation of key every-day features of metacognitive self-evaluation: that decisions are rapid, must be evaluated without explicit feedback, and unfold in a multisensory world. These considerations lead us to hypothesise that an automatic domain-general metacognitive signal may be shared between sensory modalities, which we tested in the present study with multivariate decoding of electroencephalographic (EEG) data. Participants (N=21, 12 female) first performed a visual task with no request for self-evaluations of performance, prior to an auditory task that included rating decision confidence on each trial. A multivariate classifier trained to predict errors in the speeded visual-task generalised to predict errors in the subsequent non-speeded auditory discrimination. This generalisation was unique to classifiers trained on the visual response-locked data, and further predicted subjective confidence on the subsequent auditory task. This evidence of overlapping neural activity across the two tasks provides evidence for automatic encoding of confidence independent of any explicit request for metacognitive reports, and a shared basis for metacognitive evaluations across sensory modalities.
Awareness of the future: Dolphins know when they need to remember for the future
Authors: Ortiz Sara Torres , Smeele Simeon Q. , Osvath Mathias , Guerrero Andrea Martín , Sanchez Ariana Hernandez , Ramirez Cristina Ubero , Almunia Javier , von Bayern Auguste M. P.
Published: November 2024

In humans, awareness of an upcoming memory test enhances intentional encoding and improves memory recall. Here, we investigated whether dolphins exhibit similar future-oriented encoding of information known to be needed in the future. Dolphins were trained to remember specific, randomly assigned actions for later re-enactment, with either immediate or delayed recall. When an unexpected delay was introduced in trials anticipating immediate recall, memory was retained for only 13 seconds, suggesting working memory encoding. However, when instructed to expect delayed recall, dolphins accurately reproduced actions after delays even after 16 hours. These results suggest that dolphins, anticipating future need, intentionally encode actions to be performed in the future into long-term memory, implying prospective encoding and prospective memory capacities. Their memory also displayed key features of episodic memory: encoding occurred in a single episode, and memory was declarative, as the action itself declared its content. Moreover, dolphins more effectively recalled self-performed actions compared to gestural codifications of the same actions, mirroring the human-typical “enactment effect” and supporting episodic-like memory over semantic memory. Our findings indicate that dolphins show awareness of future memory demands and seem to use a future-oriented, episodic-like memory system, capable of storing prospectively encoded, intended actions in long-term memory.
Planning-while-acting: addressing the continuous dynamics of planning and action in a sequential embodied task
Authors: Nuzzi Davide , Cisek Paul , Pezzulo Giovanni
Published: November 2024

Everyday tasks, such as selecting routes when driving or preparing meals require making sequences of embodied decisions, in which planning and action processes are intertwined. In this study, we address how people make sequential embodied decisions, requiring balancing between immediate affordances and long-term utilities of alternative action plans. We designed a novel game-like task in which participants controlled an avatar tasked with “crossing rivers”, by jumping across rocks. The task permitted us to assess how participants balanced between immediate jumping affordances (“safe” versus “risky” jumps) and the utility (length) of the ensuing paths to the goal. Behavioral and computational analyses revealed that participants planned ahead their path to the goal rather than simply focusing on the most immediate jumping affordances. Furthermore, embodied components of the task influenced participants’ decision strategies, as evident by the fact that participants’ current direction of movement influenced their choice between safe and risky jumps. We also found that participants showed (pre)planning before making the first jump, but they continued deliberating during it, with movement speed decreasing at decision points and when approaching them. Finally, computational modeling indicates that farsighted participants who assigned greater weight to the utility of future jumps showed a better performance, highlighting the usefulness of planning in embodied settings. Our findings underscore the importance of studying decision-making and planning in ecologically valid, embodied settings, providing new insights into the interplay between action and cognition in real-world planning-while-acting scenarios.
3-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-(4-nitrophenyl)-1H-imidazol-3-ium bromide
Authors: Ibrahim Halliru , Zamisa Sizwe J. , Bala Muhammad D. , Ntola Pinkie , Friedrich Holger B.
Published: November 2024

The molecular structure of the title salt, C11H12N3O3
+·Br−, reveals near co-planarity between the the imidazole and 4-nitrobenzene moieties with a dihedral angle of 8.99 (14)° between their planes. A prominent feature in the molecular packing is the bromide anion acting as a double acceptor for O—H...Br and C—H...Br hydrogen-bonds, leading to a linear chain propagating along [110]. The crystal studied was refined as an inversion twin, with the minor component = 0.081 (8).
Exploring dynamic customer requirement trend of buffet restaurant: a two-stage analysis from online reviews
Authors: Shen Zifan , Li Yanlai , Wang Shouyang , Zhao Cuiming
Published: November 2024

Purpose

Customer expectations and preferences may evolve as they experience more. This study aims to analyze the dynamics of customer requirements (CRs) as customer experience familiarity increases, offering insights for enhancing product-service quality.

Design/methodology/approach

This study categorizes dynamic requirements into two conversion stages: from new to repeat customers and from repeat to frequent customers. First, crawl online reviews (ORs) and determine each review’s conversion stage. Second, identify product-service attributes from reviews and conduct aspect-level sentiment analysis. Then, examine each attribute’s trend direction and magnitudes in the two stages. Finally, a dynamic-trend importance-performance analysis (DTIPA) model is developed to analyze the dynamic requirements and provide strategies for optimizing product services.

Findings

This study identifies eight attributes of buffet restaurants with varying requirement change trends. In particular, customer attention to “waiting time,” “variety of dishes,” “cost performance” and “taste” decreases in the first stage. In the second stage, “environment” and “freshness” increase differently from the first. Satisfaction with “cost performance” increases in the first stage but decreases in the perception of frequent customers. Improvement strategies are also provided based on these trends.

Originality/value

Research on dynamic requirement trends based on ORs and customer experience familiarity is scarce, particularly in the context of buffet restaurants. Moreover, existing methods have their limitations. This study proposes a novel approach for the progressive exploration and extraction of evolving CRs from ORs. By incorporating the trend direction and magnitude of attributes’ importance and satisfaction, DTIPA is developed to form strategies for optimizing buffet restaurant product services.
The effect of volition and memory distrust on eyewitness suggestiblity
Authors: Barnoth Ditte , Brown Scott , Saraiva Renan , Wagner Marlena , Cullen Hayley Joanne
Published: November 2024

Purpose

Post-event information (PEI) may distort eyewitness memory and lead to erroneous eyewitness testimonies. This paper aims to explore whether factors such as volitional engagement with PEI (e.g. choice to engage with a co-witness) and memory distrust influence misinformation acceptance and the perceived credibility of a co-witness.

Design/methodology/approach

Participants (n = 223) completed the Memory Distrust Scale and then watched a short mock crime video. Thereafter, two-thirds of the participants were asked whether they would prefer or not to listen to a co-witness’ account of the witnessed event (choice condition), and one-third of the participants did not have the choice (control condition). Every participant listened to the co-witness account (which contained items of misinformation); thus, those who preferred to listen to the testimony were in the choice-yes (i.e., volition) condition and those who preferred not to listen were in the choice-no (i.e., non-volition) condition. Finally, participants completed a cued recall task assessing their memory of the video and acceptance of misinformation. They also provided ratings to establish the perceived credibility of the co-witness.

Findings

The results indicated that neither volition nor memory distrust influenced misinformation acceptance. However, those who preferred to listen to the testimony (i.e., the choice-yes condition) perceived the co-witness as more credible than those in the choice-no or control conditions.

Practical implications

The findings suggest that witnesses are susceptible to misinformation regardless of their willingness to engage with or avoid PEI. Further implications and future research directions are discussed.

Originality/value

To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first to investigate the role of volition and memory distrust as a trait in eyewitnesses tendency to engage with or avoid post-event information. The research explores whether these mechanisms impact upon memory conformity and perceived co-witness credibility.
Distinguishing fashion consciousness from fashion involvement: review and survey
Authors: Büttner Ana Julia , Strehlau Suzane
Published: November 2024

Purpose

Despite the large corpus of literature on fashion consciousness (FC) and fashion involvement (FI), both terms are often used synonymously, resulting in conflicting or mixed results. We address this limitation by offering a critical analysis of FC and FI, with a specific focus on their measurements.

Design/methodology/approach

A snowball sample survey of 720 respondents were conducted for factor analysis aimed at assessing reliability and validity. Specifically, following discriminant and concurrent validity between FC and FI.

Findings

Our empirical research underscores the clear distinction between FC and FI in terms of their theoretical definitions and measurements. We strongly discourage their use as interchangeable/synonymous terms or use of other potentially related terminology.

Originality/value

Our contribution clarifies the differences between FI and FC. While acknowledging that authors may resort to linguistic repetition in their discourse, we advocate for consistently using the precise terms “fashion involvement” and “fashion consciousness” whenever feasible. This study has the potential to inform future knowledge development and literature reviews in the field.
Enhancing digital intelligence among Thai seniors: developing and validating the digital intelligence quotient scale
Authors: Wiroonrath Sirinya , Na-Nan Khahan , Inmor Sureerut , Thammarakkitanon Vipaspon
Published: November 2024

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to develop and validate a digital intelligence quotient (DIQ) scale specifically designed to assess cognitive and socio-emotional competencies among the elderly population in Thailand. The study aims to enhance the understanding of digital intelligence within this demographic and provide a practical tool for researchers and practitioners in the fields of gerontology and digital literacy.

Design/methodology/approach

The study employed a multi-phase approach, beginning with the formulation of 34 questions based on established DIQ concepts and theories. These questions underwent exploratory factor analysis (EFA) for initial validation, followed by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and assessments of convergent validity. The final DIQ scale was tested with a sample of 400 elderly participants in Thailand, ensuring both content and construct validity.

Findings

The EFA identified eight dimensions of DIQ: digital identity, digital use, digital safety, digital security, digital emotional intelligence, digital communication, digital literacy and digital rights. The CFA confirmed the consistency of these dimensions with empirical data, resulting in a reliable and valid instrument for assessing digital intelligence among the elderly. The study highlights the importance of these competencies in navigating the digital landscape and addressing the unique challenges faced by older adults.

Originality/value

This study provides a novel and comprehensive instrument for assessing digital intelligence among the elderly, contributing to the theoretical understanding of digital competencies in this demographic. The DIQ scale offers valuable insights for designing tailored interventions and digital literacy programs, promoting digital resilience and knowledge among older adults. This research addresses a critical gap in the literature and has practical implications for enhancing digital inclusion and safety for the elderly.
Innovative methods of management and control of financial audit by enterprises in the conditions of war (remote work)
Authors: Yaroshenko Oleg M. , Nastyuk Vasyl Ya , Koliesnik Tetiana V. , Klemparskyi Mykola M. , Tsybulnyk Nelli Yu
Published: November 2024

Purpose

The article examines the specifics of conducting a financial audit by enterprises through innovative methods of management and control, especially under martial law and remote work.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors study the draft laws aimed at improving the conduct of financial audits under martial law.

Findings

The advantages and prospects for the introduction of electronic audits in Ukraine are analyzed. The need to introduce electronic audits and outsourcing audits as one of the methods of reducing the impact of war on the Ukrainian economy is determined.

Practical implications

A number of measures are proposed to improve management and control of financial audits during the war and implement e-audit in the traditional system of taxpayer audits and activities. The audit in the context of remote work and war can no longer be conducted by traditional methods. It is specified that the main form of audit is a remote audit, which, despite the limitations, should be conducted in accordance with established international standards.

Originality/value

Finally, it is proposed to clarify the structure of specialized tax audit in Ukraine, create an electronic audit procedure and develop appropriate software for auditors.
Sneakerheads for Trump: information flows in the online news media
Authors: Dubois Derek
Published: November 2024

Purpose

This paper explores information flows in the news media amid ideological polarization, focusing on challenges and opportunities. The case study of Donald Trump’s sneaker line unveiling examines how news agencies navigate objectivity in reporting politically sensitive topics online. It also explores the balance news supply chains must strike between expediency, objectivity and differentiation for diverse audiences.

Design/methodology/approach

The study conducts qualitative and quantitative content analysis on mainstream media coverage of Donald Trump’s sneaker unveiling. Meticulous coding and inductive approaches systematically review news stories to uncover trends and variations. Incorporating media bias ratings provides context on potential framing biases. This rigorous methodology aims to locate emergent themes in how news outlets interpret and report on politically charged events, offering reliable insights into the dynamics of reporting on contentious narratives.

Findings

The analysis reveals polarized reactions to Trump’s sneaker unveiling, reflecting societal divisions. Aesthetics underscore manipulative political messaging and ethical dilemmas. Varying press reception mirrors broader tensions across online news media. Coverage suggests a link between media bias and sentiment toward Trump. Theoretical insights explore dynamic capabilities and social identity theory. The study offers practical implications for navigating ideological framing and audience engagement, benefiting news media supply chain professionals.

Originality/value

This paper provides novel insights into online news supply chains, revealing complexities in reporting politically charged events. It contributes theoretical perspectives on dynamic capabilities and social identity theory and offers practical implications for managing ideological framing in online news media, adding significantly to existing knowledge.

Peer review

The peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/OIR-04-2024-0241
Strategic insights: evaluating SDG 4, SDG 8, SDG 9 and SDG 16 in driving sustainable growth in the global FinTech landscape
Authors: Pauliukevičienė Gintarė , Stankevičienė Jelena , Binh Do
Published: November 2024

Purpose

To strategically evaluate the sustainable development of the FinTech industry on a global scale, which has not been done to date. This study aims to address this scientific problem and empirically analyze the contribution of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and their indicators to the sustainable growth in the FinTech sector, whose impact is fundamentally changing the financial services sector, considering perspectives from business, academia and the public sector. The main contribution of this paper is, therefore, the identification of strategically relevant sustainability indicators and factors for defining and assessing the sustainability of the FinTech industry at the national level, and their application in further research and practice globally.

Design/methodology/approach

Multicriteria simple additive weighting is used in quantitative empirical research.

Findings

Three primary conclusions are indicated by the study’s results: the SDGs 9 “Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure,” SDG 4 “Quality Education,” SDG 8 “Decent Work and Economic Growth” and SDG 16 “Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions” are the most important for the sustainable growth of the FinTech industry. Unrestricted public access to FinTech and an educated working-age population are the main factors influencing the sustainable development of the FinTech industry. Northern Europe, with Finland, Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden leading the way, has the best sustainable development results related to the FinTech industry.

Practical implications

The results of the study are practically useful and applicable both to policymakers seeking to strategically bolster sustainable growth within the framework of the FinTech industry, and to FinTech companies conducting strategic development internationally.

Originality/value

The study initiates a discussion in the scientific community about what constitutes sustainable development of the global FinTech industry, which is currently not defined.
The Iatrogenic Consequences of Medicalising Grief: Resetting the Research Agenda
Authors: Gurley‐Green Sarah , Cosgrove Lisa , Kostic Milutin , Koa Lauren , McPherson Susan
Published: November 2024

When the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM‐5) was published in 2013, there was a firestorm of controversy about the elimination of the bereavement exclusion. Proponents of this change and of the proposed “complicated grief” designation believed that this change would help clinicians recognise major depression in the context of recent bereavement. Other researchers and clinicians have raised concerns about medicalising grief. In 2022 “prolonged grief disorder” (PGD) was officially included in the DSM‐5‐TR in the trauma‐ and stressor‐related disorders section. Not surprisingly, there has been a push to identify biomarkers and to use neuroimaging to identify the neurobiological basis of PGD. Some researchers have even suggested that PGD is a ‘reward circuit disorder’ akin to addiction and that naltrexone, an opioid antagonist, may be a promising treatment. The purpose of this paper is to show how medicalising grief reinforces a research agenda dedicated to the search for pharmaceutical and psychological ‘magic bullets.’ Following George and Whitehouse (2021), we propose that an ecopsychosocial approach—one that incorporates environmental and contextual factors—is needed.
The persisting legacies of imperial elites among contemporary top‐ranking Vietnamese politicians
Authors: Vu Tien Manh , Yamada Hiroyuki
Published: November 2024

Our study investigates how the legacies of Vietnamese imperial elites continue to affect top‐ranking politicians in Vietnam. The study compares a list of people who passed the imperial examination (1075–1919) at the national level with a list of currently active top‐ranking politicians in Vietnam (1930–2022) by matching their home districts. Using an instrumental variable approach, we find that those living in the same home districts as imperial elites are more likely to be top‐ranking communists. Possible mechanisms for these strong and persistent legacies based on home district connections include a historical culture of striving to reach the upper echelons of Vietnamese society, a belief in meritocracy, and using graduate degrees to signal one's talent.
Carrots and sticks: How voter loyalty and electoral opportunities shape parties' policy priorities in Europe
Authors: HABERSACK FABIAN
Published: November 2024

Political parties often adjust their policy agendas in response to changing electoral landscapes, balancing the need to appeal to new voters against the importance of retaining loyal supporters. While these patterns are generally well‐documented in the literature, the specific impact of voter availability on the electoral market remains underexamined. This article investigates how electoral opportunities – i.e., potential to mobilize new voters – and loyalty – i.e., likelihood of retaining current supporters – influence parties' decisions to expand or narrow their policy focus. To analyze this, the study integrates three decades of population data from the Comparative Study of Electoral Systems and European Election Studies with data on parties' issue focus obtained from the Manifesto Project. The analysis shows that parties strategically balance their focus between core and peripheral issues based on the anticipated utility of each approach. This strategy, however, depends on the stability of voter loyalty: expansion into new issues occurs primarily when voter loyalty is robust, although strong opportunities alone can also encourage agenda broadening. These findings contribute to understanding the calculated risks parties take in adjusting their issue attention and highlight why policy adjustments often backfire; namely, when misaligned with voters' availability on the market. This study speaks to the literature on party competition and representation in Europe, illuminating how electoral dynamics shape parties' policy focus.
Skeletal radiograph interpretation discrepancies in the emergency department setting: A retrospective chart review
Authors: Kinnersly Jack , Ahmed Furqan , Selman Chris , Bourke Elyssia M
Published: November 2024

Objectives

To determine the frequency and clinical consequences of discrepancies in skeletal radiograph interpretation between emergency and radiology doctors in an Australian ED.

Methods

We reviewed the records of adult and paediatric patients assessed with skeletal radiography in an ED in Victoria, Australia over 3 months (January to March 2022). Epidemiological data, the interpretation of the radiograph by ED and radiology doctors, and clinical management of the patient were recorded to determine interpretation discrepancies and the consequences of these.

Results

There were 2359 unique skeletal radiographs in 1576 patient presentations during the study period. Of these, 140 (6%) had a discrepancy. Where a discrepancy existed, 47% of the ED interpretation reported a fracture and/or dislocation which was not present in the radiology interpretation (false positive), whereas the remaining (53%) were attributed to a missed fracture and/or dislocation (false negative). Thirty‐five discrepancies (2%) required a change in patient management and were therefore clinically significant. The most commonly affected body region was the elbow, where 15% of radiographs were discrepant. Pathology was more often missed when multiple abnormalities were present on the same radiograph (odds ratio = 4.2, 95% confidence interval = 2.5–6.8).

Conclusion

The rate of clinically significant discrepancies in the interpretation of skeletal radiographs by emergency medicine doctors is low. This data support using the ED interpretation of radiographs to guide initial management as safe practice.
The Mixed Blessing of Work‐Related Use of Information and Communication Technologies After Hours on Cyberloafing
Authors: Liu Weipeng , Jia Jianfeng , Cao Ruixia
Published: November 2024

The pervasiveness of the work‐related use of information and communication technologies after hours (W_ICTs) has raised concerns about its impact on employees. However, research on the relationship between W_ICTs and employee outcomes presented inconsistent findings. To address this issue, this study draws on the cognitive appraisal theory of stress to explore the double‐edged sword effect of W_ICTs on employee cyberloafing and its boundary condition. By analyzing three‐wave survey data from 340 employees in China, this study found that when employees have high job control, W_ICTs is positively associated with their needs satisfaction, which can decrease their cyberloafing. Conversely, when employees have low job control, W_ICTs is positively associated with workplace anxiety, which can increase their cyberloafing. This study contributes to understanding of the mixed effects of W_ICTs on employee behavior in the workplace. Furthermore, this study identifies an important boundary condition that can shape the consequences of W_ICTs for employees. This study provides valuable implications to organizations for effectively managing W_ICTs and mitigating potential negative outcomes in the Asia Pacific context.
Unpacking the Mixed Influences of Sustainable Human Resource Management on Employee Resilience: Effects of Challenge–Hindrance Appraisal and Trait Mindfulness
Authors: Shao Danping , Ji Yang , Zhou Ruyi , Liu Tingting
Published: November 2024

Grounded on the transactional theory of stress, this study seeks to establish a theoretical framework that simultaneously investigates the benefits and costs of sustainable human resource management (HRM) in developing employee resilience through the parallel paths of challenge–hindrance appraisal. Also, this study investigates the moderation role of trait mindfulness on the sustainable HRM–employee resilience link. We collected three‐wave data from 348 employees in Shenzhen, Changsha, and Wuhan in China. Our results have acknowledged that there are two countervailing pathways linking sustainable HRM to employee resilience: a positive path via challenge appraisal and a negative path via hindrance appraisal. Additionally, we elucidated that trait mindfulness buffers the negative indirect effect of sustainable HRM on employee resilience via hindrance appraisal. Interestingly, we failed to verify the strengthening effect of trait mindfulness on the link between sustainable HRM and challenge appraisal.
‘In God We Trust. All Others Must Bring Data’: Unpacking the Influence of Human Resource Analytics on the Strategic Recognition of Human Resource Management
Authors: Diefenhardt Felix , Rapp Marco L. , Bader Verena , Mayrhofer Wolfgang
Published: November 2024

Existing literature underscores the potential of human resource analytics (HRA) to enhance the strategic recognition of human resource management (HRM) within organisations. However, there has been limited focus on how HRA practitioners attempt to realise this potential. Our study investigates how HRA practitioners use HRA in their daily work to enhance their strategic recognition. Drawing on practice theory and a range of qualitative data, including expert interviews and observations, our analysis not only shows that implementing HRA offers opportunities for improved strategic recognition but also reveals that HRM practitioners showcase the strategic relevance of their analytics capabilities through four forms of tactical manoeuvring: capturing contextual challenges, using guerilla tactics, busting myths and running stealth projects. Our findings contribute to the literature on HRA and the broader discourse on HRM's role and its strategic recognition.
Current and potential future uses of sorghum to increase nutrient density for human foods
Authors: McGinnis Margaret J. , Webster Maeve
Published: November 2024

This review attempts to set forth the current uses and benefits of sorghum ingredients (sorghum syrup, grain, and flour) and implications for future potential uses of sorghum for human consumption. Additionally, this review aims to direct future innovation, research, and development for this grain in all forms, with a particular focus on increasing the nutritional quality of food for human onsumption. Sorghum is an ancient grain that has been underutilized in terms of its nutrient and antioxidant density and functional properties. Sorghum syrup is a sweetener that has a complex flavor profile lending a harmonious balance of sweet and savory in product formulations and provides a lower glycemic index and a higher antioxidant content compared to other commonly used sweeteners. Sorghum syrup has great potential uses within the beverage category, specifically coffee, as a clean‐label sweetener with a complex flavor profile. Currently, with growing interest in gluten‐free alcohol, specialty brews, and sorghum's shorter growing season compared to barley and wheat, sorghum grain is being used more frequently in alcohol and no‐ and low‐alcohol beverage production. Additionally, sorghum grain is being utilized in products as a non‐wheat, nutrient‐dense baking grain that has a glycemic index lower than wheat, is high in resistant starch, and contains significantly more antioxidants. Other potential applications for sorghum ingredients include a non‐synthetic food dye and a sustainable and biodegradable alternative to plastic films and coatings for foods. Sorghum should be considered an ingredient in product formulation, especially in light of its ability to withstand drought and high temperatures seen in global warming.
Overlooked histories in ageing research: Pioneering women at the foundation of our field
Authors: Ezcurra Marina , Selman Colin , Tullet Jennifer , Woodling Nathan
Published: November 2024

A list of this decade's most prominent names in ageing research would undoubtedly include many women who have led the field in recent years. While the field, and science in general, still have far to go in achieving gender parity in opportunities and recognition, we can celebrate the progress made to date. However, the longer ‘history of the field’ that many of us present in our classrooms, conference halls and writings often tends to be dominated by men. Although numerous men have made fundamental observations that have shaped our understanding of ageing from both a mechanistic and evolutionary perspective, the unfortunate reality is that women making similar contributions have not received equal recognition throughout much of our field's history. As a starting point for wider representation and further conversations in this area, we present here a short list of women—Marjory Warren, Lillian Jane Martin, Margaret Alexander Ohlson, Rebeca Gerschman and Marion J. Lamb—whose contributions were foundational to ageing research in the 20th century. Their work spanned theoretical, experimental and clinical insight into the biology of ageing—and yet their names are too seldom mentioned when introducing our field. We hope this list can be a starting point for a more inclusive recognition of the diverse scientists who helped pave the way for our field today.