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Cohousing and the role of intermediaries in later life transitions
Authors: Izuhara Misa , West Karen , Hudson Jim , Felstead Aimee , Fernández Arrigoitia Melissa , Scanlon Kath
Published: September 2024

Mutual support among residents in collaborative housing for older people presents an alternative care model to family or formal social care provided in individuals’ homes or specialised care facilities. This is particularly the case in cohousing, where residents commit to mutual support and exercise autonomy through self-governance. Cohousing also supports the ageing processes by fostering greater wellbeing and significantly lessening social isolation and loneliness. Further, it offers the potential for older people to collectively maintain greater agency in later life and manage age-related health decline. Despite a growing body of literature on ageing and collaborative housing, to date little research has explored how later-life transitions are negotiated among residents of collaborative housing. Drawing on longitudinal, qualitative research on collaborative housing communities in England between 2021 and 2023, this article examines age-related challenges residents face in cohousing, and how they respond to such changing care needs individually and collectively. Analysing data from two waves of fieldwork in three cohousing communities, it examines how the mutual-support functions of the communities act as an intermediary to facilitate communication with different parties, formal and informal care provision and decision-making. The intermediary role tends not to replace the need for formal social care or the involvement of family but provides a supportive buffer between the individual and the family and formal services. Despite the lack of built-in care services placing a potentially heavier burden on residents, the ‘intentional’ commitment to mutual support in cohousing contributes significantly to extending agency in later life.
Revisiting Naomichi Ishige and the development of Asian food culture studies in Japan
Authors: Ueda Haruka
Published: September 2024

In Japan, the discipline of food culture studies has developed since the 1970s under the initiative of Naomichi Ishige. Ishige's works have been referenced widely, but no one has attempted a critical reading of his writings. Therefore, the objective of this paper was to trace his life and contributions to the development of Asian food culture studies. Ishige's first contribution was to identify the commonality in Asian food cultures, tightly connected to rice and umami. Second, Ishige greatly contributed to institutionalising an interdisciplinary dialogue on food cultures in Japan and Asia. In fact, food culture studies are a product of food modernity because their disciplinary development has been conditioned by an increasing globalisation of food systems and the collapse of modern family systems since the 1970s and 1980s. Third, this paper analyses Ishige's food philosophy. Unlike Asian food culture studies in general, which mainly focuses on the genealogy of specific foods and dietary practices before modernisation, Ishige was also a careful observer of food modernity. His food philosophy, backed by long-term civilisational perspectives, was full of balanced ideas about how to cope with the loss of family meals, economic inequalities, and the rise of nutritional sciences during his period.
Influence of organic and cage housing system on egg quality in laying hens
Authors: Rodríguez-Mengod Alba , Domínguez-Gómez María J. , Calvo Antonio , Raigón María D. , Mínguez Carlos
Published: September 2024

Most of the eggs for consumption are produced in a conventional housing system although the demand for organic eggs is increasing because consumers assume better nutritional characteristics. This study was conducted to compare the quality of organic eggs and enriched cage eggs. A total of 409 organic eggs and 385 eggs from hens housed in enriched cages were directly collected from 15 different farms, located in Spain and were analyzed within 4 days after laying. The differences in quality by removing the time bias that can be caused by marketing time were thus determined. All the hens were of three different lines, 47–50 weeks old and consumed commercial feed with the same nutritional composition. The quality traits evaluated were egg weight (EW g), egg shape index (SI), shell thickness (ST), shell percentage (SP), Haugh units (HU), dense albumen percentage (DAP), total albumen percentage (TAP), yolk color (YC), yolk percentage (YP), Roche scale (RS), moisture (M), ash content (AC), total protein (TP), total yolk carotenoids (TYC), total fat (TF), saturated fatty acids (SFA), monounsaturated fatty acids (MFA), and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PFA). Estimates of differences were obtained by generalized least squares using housing system, genetic line and their interaction as factors. Significant differences were observed for EW (65.3 vs 62.9), SI (77.60 vs 76.10), HU (83.60 vs 81.80), TAP (66.5 vs 64.17), YC (3.11 vs 1.89), RS (11.79 vs 9.48), TP (9.99 vs 8.55), TYC (4.188 vs 2.650), SFA (32.20 vs 30.00) and MFA (53.40 vs 44.20) in favor of the enriched cage system. In the organic system, the quality parameters that had higher and significant values were ST (0.34 vs 0.32), SP (10.52 vs 9.41), YP (25.20 vs 24.30), AC (1.12 vs 0.93) and PFA (26.00 vs 14.00). Significant interactions between the housing system and the hen line followed the same pattern observed for fixed effects. Organic eggs were lighter, less rounded with better shell quality and therefore showed lower Haugh unit values and a lower albumen percentage. Total protein, total fat, and lipid profile were within the usual average values for commercial eggs, although the proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are beneficial for consumers, was higher in organic eggs.
Increased Significance of Global Concurrent Hazards From 1981 to 2020
Authors: Xu Yilei , Dai Qiang , Zhu Jingxuan , Yao Yuanzhi , Zhang Jun , Li Wenhui , Zhu Shaonan , Zeng Tongxiao , Xu Yecheng , Han Dawei
Published: September 2024

The spatiotemporal overlap of multiple hazards defines what we call concurrent hazards, which usually cause more severe damage than what an isolated hazard would. Investigations of concurrent hazards at the global scale are limited. Here we first developed a novel criterion system for identifying concurrent hazards and then recognized 1,614 concurrent hazards during 1981–2020 from the 121,214 records including earthquake, storm, landslide, volcanic, wildfire and flood. Sixteen hot spot regions suffering from concurrent hazards were recognized for the first time at the global scale. By comparing two periods, 1981–2000 and 2001–2020, we found that the gross relative impact (economic damage and death) of concurrent hazards has considerably aggravated (6.3–117.0 times) in the past two decades. The low‐income regions suffer more prominent increase (mostly 2–3 times of high‐income regions), implying the inequitable patterns of concurrent hazard impact due to socioeconomic development. This spatial disparity entails the establishment of multidisciplinary and cross‐regional collaborations in mitigating the impact of concurrent hazards.
Arctic Warming Is Driving Siberian Wildfires
Authors: Scharping Nathaniel
Published: September 2024

Increased temperatures and drought are leading to more wildfires. And wildfire smoke aerosols can suppress precipitation, drying out soils and further increasing fire risk.
First High‐Precision U–Pb CA–ID–TIMS Age of the Chuanlinggou Formation, North China Craton: Implications for Global Correlations of Black Shales and the Statherian/Calymmian Boundary
Authors: Zhang Shuan‐Hong , Kamo Sandra L. , Ernst Richard E. , Hu Guo‐Hui , Zhang Qi‐Qi , El Bilali Hafida , Zhao Yue
Published: September 2024

The Chuanlinggou Formation in the northern North China preserves the world's earliest multicellular eukaryote microfossils. Here we present a high‐precision zircon U–Pb CA–ID–TIMS age of 1,641.7 ± 1.2 Ma for a tuff layer within the black shales of the Chuanlinggou Formation. The new age is similar to those obtained for black shales from the Cuizhuang Formation in the southern North China, and the Barney Creek and Fraynes formations in the North Australia, indicating synchronous deposition of large volumes of black shales across both the North China and North Australia at ca. 1640 Ma. Global correlations and analysis of the spatial distribution of ca. 1640 Ma black shales and large igneous provinces (LIPs) and associated magmatic rocks in paleogeographic reconstruction reveal a spatiotemporal link between the ca. 1640 Ma LIPs and black shales. The widely distributed ca. 1640 Ma LIPs and black shales in Columbia supercontinent can provide a natural marker for the Statherian/Calymmian boundary at 1,640 Ma.
The Morphology and Oscillations of Nightside Mid‐Latitude Ionospheric Trough at Designated Longitudes in the Northern Hemisphere
Authors: Liu Xinlong , Zhang Donghe , Coster Anthea J. , Xu Zhonghua , Shi Xueling , Chakraborty Shibaji
Published: September 2024

The mid‐latitude ionospheric trough (MLIT), an anomaly in the ionosphere's F layer caused by various mechanisms, affects radio wave propagation. In this study, we investigated the morphology and oscillations of the MLIT using global Global Positioning System total electron content map data between 1 January 2018, and 31 December 2020. The MLIT position varies longitudinally, reaching its farthest equatorward at 60W and its farthest poleward at 30E. The MLIT occurrence rates peak during the winter and equinoxes and dip in summer, while seasonal variations in MLIT position vary across longitude bands. Heightened geomagnetic activities, quantified by the SME6 index, promote MLIT occurrence, especially during pre‐midnight hours in summer and equinoxes, and shift the MLIT equatorward, particularly during midnight and post‐midnight hours. The MLIT position shows clear local time variation, with a gradual decrease before midnight, stabilization afterward, and a minor resurgence around dawn. Wavelet analysis reveals three distinct periodic components in the MLIT position: 27, 13.5, and 9, with the 27‐day period being the most persistent. Cross‐wavelet and wavelet coherence analyses suggest that solar wind (SW) velocity variations precede changes in the MLIT position. The main factors responsible for the equatorward movement of MLIT are the electric fields in high‐speed SW that enhance the ionospheric convection pattern, and the intensified geomagnetic activities induced by interplanetary shocks.
Physical Model of Landslide‐Generated Impulse Waves: Experimental Investigation of the Wave‐Granular Flow Coupling
Authors: Darvenne Abigaël , Viroulet Sylvain , Lacaze Laurent
Published: September 2024

Large amplitude and unexpected waves are a regular source of natural disasters. Among them, impulse waves generated by landslides can represent a significant threat. Therefore, predicting and measuring the generation of such waves is essential. In this study, the phenomenon is modeled by a 2D‐experimental setup using a steady non‐uniform granular flow along a slope as a forcing wave generator. The present device provides a continuous supply of grains to avoid finite volume effects, as the part of the landslide actually involved in the wave generation strongly depends on the configuration and is not necessarily available in geophysical events. This system consists of an energy transfer between the granular flow and the wave generation which is characterized by a Froude number. It is found that the latter cannot be defined only based on the dry flow properties to characterize the wave. In particular, the dynamics underwater influence wave generation during a finite time. Accordingly, the present study shows that the wave maximum amplitude is governed by a newly defined Froude number, based on both dry and underwater granular flow properties. Moreover, it is shown that the granular deposit, specifically its runout, can be thought as a proxy of the immersed granular dynamics as long as the impact properties are still considered.
Pyroptosis in health and disease: mechanisms, regulation and clinical perspective
Authors: Liu Yifan , Pan Renjie , Ouyang Yuzhen , Gu Wangning , Xiao Tengfei , Yang Hongmin , Tang Ling , Wang Hui , Xiang Bo , Chen Pan
Published: September 2024

Pyroptosis is a type of programmed cell death characterized by cell swelling and osmotic lysis, resulting in cytomembrane rupture and release of immunostimulatory components, which play a role in several pathological processes. Significant cellular responses to various stimuli involve the formation of inflammasomes, maturation of inflammatory caspases, and caspase-mediated cleavage of gasdermin. The function of pyroptosis in disease is complex but not a simple angelic or demonic role. While inflammatory diseases such as sepsis are associated with uncontrollable pyroptosis, the potent immune response induced by pyroptosis can be exploited as a therapeutic target for anti-tumor therapy. Thus, a comprehensive review of the role of pyroptosis in disease is crucial for further research and clinical translation from bench to bedside. In this review, we summarize the recent advancements in understanding the role of pyroptosis in disease, covering the related development history, molecular mechanisms including canonical, non-canonical, caspase 3/8, and granzyme-mediated pathways, and its regulatory function in health and multiple diseases. Moreover, this review also provides updates on promising therapeutic strategies by applying novel small molecule inhibitors and traditional medicines to regulate pyroptosis. The present dilemmas and future directions in the landscape of pyroptosis are also discussed from a clinical perspective, providing clues for scientists to develop novel drugs targeting pyroptosis.
Delivering smoking cessation interventions in NHS primary dental care - lessons from the ENHANCE-D trial
Authors: Weke Anthony , Holmes Richard D. , McColl Elaine , Finch Roland , Butcher Chrissie , Holliday Richard
Published: September 2024

Introduction Smoking is a major contributor to health inequalities in the UK. The ENHANCE-D trial is evaluating three smoking cessation interventions (nicotine replacement therapy [NRT], electronic cigarettes [ECs] or ‘very brief advice') delivered in NHS primary dental care. This qualitative study aimed to provide insight into the factors that could influence the adoption of the interventions in these settings.

Methods Interviews were conducted at two timepoints. Purposive maximum variation sampling was used to recruit and interview a total of 24 dental patients, 12 dental professionals and three NHS dental commissioners. Thematic analysis was carried out using normalisation process theory as an analytical framework.

Results Dental settings were perceived as an appropriate location to deliver smoking cessation interventions. Patients had several motivating and demotivating factors regarding use of NRTs or ECs; they often had negative preconceptions. Financial considerations were major influencers for both patients and dental teams. The time pressures for dental practices were identified as a major barrier. Some practical issues, such as procurement and stock supply, would need to be considered if the ENHANCE-D interventions were to be implemented in routine practice.

Conclusion Primary dental care teams are well-placed to deliver smoking cessation interventions. However, a number of facilitators and deterrents have been identified and strategic changes are needed for successful implementation.
Electrochemical sensing of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) by adapted carbon paste electrode
Authors: moustafa Ayah , Abdel-Gawad Soha A. , Shehata M. , El-Kamel Renad S. , Fekry Amany M.
Published: September 2024

The recent investigation targets to use adapted carbon paste (CP) with copper nanoparticles (CuNs) operating in a phosphate buffer (PBS) medium with a pH range of 5.0–8.0, to synthesize a novel, susceptible, and simple electrochemical sensor for the detection of one of the most important drugs, vitamin B6. Copper (Cu) is one of the most three common essential trace elements found in the bodies of both humans and animals, along with iron and zinc for all crucial physiological and biochemical functions. Its properties, which are assessed using a variety of methods including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), cyclic voltammetry (CV), differential pulse voltammetry (DPV), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), have also drawn a lot of attention recently. We considered the effects of pH, buffer, scan rate, interference, and calibration curve. The susceptible electrode's linear calibration curve encompassed concentration values between 8.88 and 1000.0 µM. The calculated limits of detection and quantification were 32.12 and 107.0 µM, respectively. Furthermore, this method was established in real human urine samples and drug validation which have been shown satisfactory results for vitamin B6 detection.
Artificial neural network based forecasting of diesel engine performance and emissions utilizing waste cooking biodiesel
Authors: Gad M. S. , Fawaz H. E.
Published: September 2024

Ecological and environmental problems resulting from fossil fuels are due to the harmful emissions released into the atmosphere. The rising interest in searching for alternative fuels like biodiesel is growing to solve these problems. Waste cooking oil (WCO) is transformed into methyl ester and combined with biodiesel in percentages of 25, 50, 75, and 100%. Research is done on the impacts of methyl ester blends on engine performance and emissions. Compared to diesel, the methyl ester combination showed 25% lower brake power and 24% loss in thermal efficiency at maximum load and 1500 rpm. However, diesel fuel showed 23% lower specific fuel consumption increase than biodiesel. Compared to diesel, methyl ester exhibits 15% lower air-fuel ratio and 4% volumetric efficiency. Biodiesel lowers CO, HC, and smoke concentrations by 12, 44, and 48%, respectively, compared to diesel. Biodiesel emits 23% higher NOx at 1500 rpm and 100% engine load. To predict the emissions and performance of different percentages of biodiesel at engine speed variation, an artificial neural network (ANN) model is presented. ANN modeling minimizes labor, time, and finances and uses nonlinear data. Predictions were produced about the brake output power, specific fuel consumption, thermal efficiency, air-fuel ratio, volumetric efficiency, and emissions of smoke, CO, HC, and NOx as a function of engine speed and blend ratio. All correlation coefficients (r) over 0.99 and $$R^{2}$$

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values were beyond 0.98 for all variables. There were low values of MSE, MAPE, and MSLE with significant predictive ability. WCO’s biodiesel is a viable diesel engine replacement fuel.
Population genetics of Babesia vogeli based on the mitochondrial cytochrome b gene
Authors: Kumari Ansu , Agnihotri Divya , Nehra Anil Kumar , Moudgil Aman Dev , Singh Yudhbir , Pateer Devendra Prasad , Garg Rajat
Published: September 2024

The current study aimed at population genetic characterization of B. vogeli based on the cytochrome b (cyt b) gene sequences (≥ 685 bp) available in the GenBank. Phylogenetic trees placed all the sequences of B. vogeli in a single large monophyletic clade; however, it was further divided into two subclades (Bv1 and Bv2). Out of seven nucleotide variations observed between Bv1 and Bv2 subclades, four were synonymous (G92A, C170T, T488C and A659G), and three were non-synonymous (G324A, C438A and G465A) resulting in amino acid substitutions at three places (V108I, L146I and V155I). Within different B. vogeli populations, the nucleotide and haplotype diversities were low. The median-joining haplotype network revealed only two haplotypes (Hap_1 and Hap_2). A geographical sub-structuring was noticed in the B. vogeli populations, with moderate genetic differentiation (FST = 0.05000; P < 0.05) and a very high gene flow (Nm = 4.75) between Indian and Chinese populations. Neutrality tests and mismatch distributions for the Indian population and the overall dataset of B. vogeli indicated a constant population size. This study provides the first insight into the genetic characterization, population genetics and haplotype network of B. vogeli based on the cyt b gene.
A highly selective solution and film based sensor for colorimetric sensing of arginine in aqueous and blood samples
Authors: Chetry Arati , Borah Jhorna , Hazarika Uddit Narayan , Sonowal Dhruba Jyoti , Konwer Surajit , Khakhlary Prithiviraj
Published: September 2024

A benzothiazole-azo based sensor (BTAN) was developed for rapid and on-site detection of arginine.
Orally bioavailable STING antagonist synthesized via multi-component Povarov–Doebner type reaction
Authors: Owusu Kofi B. , Samal Jyotrimayee , Hernandez Delmis E. , Sintim Herman O.
Published: September 2024

Aberrant activation of the cGAS-STING signaling results in innate immune response induction.
Copper-catalyzed (4+3)-cycloaddition of 4-indolylcarbinols with aziridines: stereoselective synthesis of azepinoindoles
Authors: Kar Subhradeep , Maharana Prabhat Kumar , Maity Swagata , Trivedi Vishal , Punniyamurthy Tharmalingam
Published: September 2024

A Cu(i)-catalysed (4+3)-cycloaddition has been presented for obtaining azepino[c,d]indole motifs in good yields. The reaction follows a stereoselective pathway, and optically pure azepinoindoles could be synthesised in up to 96% ee.
Ligand effects on gas adsorption in nanoporous phthalocyanine crystals
Authors: Stamos Nikolaos-Angelos , McMonagle Charles J. , Turner Gemma F. , Allan David R. , Warren Mark R. , Warren Anna J. , McKeown Neil B. , Moggach Stephen A.
Published: September 2024

Sorption of CO and NO in phthalocyanine nanoporous crystals with 4,4′ bipyridine or 4,4′ bipyrimidine trans coordinated to open Co2+ sites has been studied, demonstrating how the ligands influence gas sorption properties and structures.
Controllable assembly over two CoII-based coordination polymers: structures and catalytic properties towards the alkene oxyalkylation reaction
Authors: Xu Li-Mei , Wang Qian , Zhang Lin , Shen Jin-Qiu , Chen Xiao-Lu , Zhang Jian-Yong , Liu Zhen-Jiang
Published: September 2024

Two Co-CPs involving new 4-TMTBT ligands have been controllably synthesized and structurally characterized. Co-CP-2 with a (3,7)-connected topology net exhibits excellent catalytic activities for the alkene oxyalkylation reaction.
Current development, optimisation strategies and future perspectives for lead-free dielectric ceramics in high field and high energy density capacitors
Authors: Zubairi Hareem , Lu Zhilun , Zhu Yubo , Reaney Ian M. , Wang Ge
Published: September 2024

This review highlights the remarkable advancements and future trends in bulk ceramics, MLCCs and ceramic thin films for lead-free high field and high energy density capacitors.
Metastable layered lithium-rich niobium and tantalum oxides via nearly instantaneous cation exchange
Authors: Ko Sarah L. , Dorrell Jordan A. , Morris Andrew J. , Griffith Kent J.
Published: September 2024

A new layered polymorph of Li3NbO4 with coplanar [Nb4O16]12− clusters is discovered through ion exchange chemistry. The transformation of coplanar [Nb4O16]12− into the supertetrahedral [Nb4O16]12− clusters found in cubic c-Li3NbO4 is also explored.
Lipoprotein(a) and cardiovascular disease
Authors: Boffa Michael B. , Koschinsky Marlys L.
Published: September 2024

Elevated plasma levels of lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) are a prevalent, independent, and causal risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and calcific aortic valve disease. Lp(a) consists of a lipoprotein particle resembling low density lipoprotein and the covalently-attached glycoprotein apolipoprotein(a) (apo(a)). Novel therapeutics that specifically and potently lower Lp(a) levels are currently in advanced stages of clinical development, including in large, phase 3 cardiovascular outcomes trials. However, fundamental unanswered questions remain concerning some key aspects of Lp(a) biosynthesis and catabolism as well as the true pathogenic mechanisms of the particle. In this review, we describe the salient biochemical features of Lp(a) and apo(a) and how they underlie the disease-causing potential of Lp(a), the factors that determine plasma Lp(a) concentrations, and the mechanism of action of Lp(a)-lowering drugs.
Severe Communication Difficulties After a Hemorrhagic Stroke in the Basal Ganglia: Case Report
Authors: Keegan Louise C.
Published: September 2024

Purpose:

This clinical case report examines the case of a 52-year-old man who experienced a hemorrhagic stroke in the basal ganglia, resulting in severe aphasia as well as motor speech and cognitive-communication difficulties. The speech-language pathology services provided in this complex case are reviewed, including the assessment and management of this case that incorporate a life participation approach to speech and language intervention. A quality assessment of services is provided, along with recommendations for alternative interventions.

Conclusion:

This clinical case highlights the important role subcortical areas of the brain play in communication and provides information and evidence-based direction for future clinical management of similar cases.
Stratospheric aerosols and C6H6 in Jupiter’s south polar region from JWST/MIRI observations
Authors: Rodríguez-Ovalle Pablo , Guerlet Sandrine , Fouchet Thierry , Harkett Jake , Cavalié Thibault , Hue Vincent , Vinatier Sandrine , López-Puertas Manuel , Fletcher Leigh N. , Lellouch Emmanuel , Hueso Ricardo , de Pater Imke , Orton Glenn S. , Roman Michael T. , Hammel Heidi B. , Milam Stefanie N. , King Oliver R. T.
Published: September 2024

Context. The polar atmosphere of Jupiter is significantly affected by auroral activity, which can induce both thermal and chemical differences compared to the rest of the atmosphere. In particular, auroral activity enhances the production of various hydrocarbons, including benzene. Benzene could be a potential precursor to the formation of the stratospheric hazes.

Aims. We investigated the spatial distribution of the benzene abundance across latitudes ranging from 50°S to 81°S and 17°S to 25°S. Additionally, we examined the chemical origin of polar aerosols and their latitudinal distribution.

Methods. We employed James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Mid InfraRed Instrument (MIRI) observations to measure the benzene abundance based on its emission at 674 cm−1. Additionally, we examined the spectral dependence of the aerosol opacity within the 680–760 and 1380–1500 cm−1 spectral ranges, and mapped their distribution from 80°S–50°S.

Results. At latitudes lower than 60°S, benzene is found to be up to ten times more abundant compared to lower latitudes. This enhancement of C6H6 is well mixed longitudinally and not particularly concentrated inside the auroral oval. Photochemical models predict a decrease in the abundance as we approach the mid latitudes, but fail at polar latitudes as they do not include ion-neutral chemistry. Moreover, we find that the southern polar atmosphere is enriched with aerosols at ~10 mbar. The optical depth of the aerosols increases at latitudes poleward of ~60°S, similar to the enhancement of C6H6. These aerosols have spectral features similar to the aerosols of Titan and Saturn, and the mass loading is of ~1.2 ± 0.2 × 10−4 g cm−2. Finally, we quantified the impact of these aerosols on the retrieved temperature structure, causing a decrease in the temperature at pressure levels deeper than 10 mbar.

Conclusions. We find that the auroral precipitation produces abundant stratospheric aerosols, which must play an important role in the chemistry and dynamics of the planet.
Leadership for Innovation: Exploring the Influence of Transformational Leadership on Creativity and Innovation in Banks
Authors: Rosalina Tanoto Sherly , Satria Pranoto Louis , Vanny Andryani Tjung
Published: September 2024

In today's rapidly evolving banking industry, innovation is paramount for organizations to remain competitive and adapt to shifting market demands. Transformational leadership, known for its ability to inspire and motivate followers toward a shared vision, is pivotal in driving organizational innovation. However, the specific mechanisms through which transformational leadership influences innovative work behavior in the banking sector still need to be fully understood. This study explores the intricate relationship between transformational leadership, creativity, and innovative work behavior within banking organizations. By investigating whether transformational leadership directly impacts innovative work behavior or if employees' creativity mediates its influence, this research seeks to shed light on the underlying dynamics. Quantitative methods and structural equation modeling were employed to analyze data collected from 214 bank employees in Indonesia. The study assessed transformational leadership's direct and indirect effects on innovative work behavior through the lens of creativity as an intervening variable. The findings of this research offer valuable insights into how leadership, creativity, and innovation intersect within banking organizations. Understanding these dynamics can inform strategies for leadership development and organizational culture enhancement to foster innovation. Ultimately, such insights can drive organizational performance and competitiveness in the dynamic banking industry.
Job Satisfaction for Sustainability: The Impact of Toxic Work Environment and Workload Mediated by Emotional Exhaustion
Authors: Kurniawan Ignatius Soni , Kusuma Nala Tri , Suyanto Suyanto , Nikmah Ulfatun , Purbowo Ferdian Aji , Susilowati Heni , Sholihah Mar’atush
Published: September 2024

Private organizations often face stronger competitive pressures and place the burden of coping on their employees. However, toxic work environments and unhealthy workloads can negatively impact workers. Workers spend most of their lives in the work environment, so having workers with low job satisfaction has an impact on workers' sustainability and psychological health. The objective of this study is to examine the impact of a toxic workplace and a heavy burden on job satisfaction among private sector workers in the Indonesian province of Yogyakarta Special Region. Emotional exhaustion will be employed as a mediator. Researchers used answers from 630 permanent and non-permanent employee respondents, whose data were collected using accidental sampling techniques. This research is quantitative, and data analysis is carried out using PLS. The findings showed that a toxic work environment, either directly or through emotional exhaustion, is a predictor of decreased satisfaction. Workload actually increases the feeling of satisfaction among workers, but workload that causes emotional exhaustion will reduce it.
Omnichannel marketing communication management in movie distribution at pehagengsi
Authors: Sudiwijaya Erwan , Arifianto Budi Dwi , Nugroho Oki Cahyo
Published: September 2024

Generation Z in Java and Bali prefers to watch films via streaming, online and download services (51.54%) compared to watching movies in cinemas (33.89%). These teenagers proposed creating a particular atmosphere when watching films, such as in groups or festivals. This is thought to enhance the viewing experience, making it more social rather than individualistic. This research aims to describe the omni-channel strategy used by Pehagengsi to distribute films to Gen Z film lovers. Researchers used qualitative and descriptive analysis methods. Data was collected through field study techniques (interviews and document collection). The resource person we interviewed was the project manager from @pehagengsi, Rifqi Mansur Maya. Data documentation comes from reporting in digital mass media and promotional content uploaded to all official Pehagengsi social media accounts. Researchers validated the data using triangulation to compare data from interviews and documentaries. Then, it is analyzed by reducing the data and grouping it based on the research model. Then, the data is analyzed using omnichannel marketing to draw conclusions and recommendations. The findings of this research show that the most vital touch point that characterizes Pehagengsi in multichannel marketing communications management is the activation of communication channels, which aims to grow the attraction of target audiences through educational and entertainment experiences.
Analysis Of The Influence Of ESG Value And Commodity Prices On Company Stock Prices On ESG Quality 45 IDX Kehati
Authors: Darsono Susilo Nur Aji Cokro , Riska Amalia , Nahar Faiza Husnayeni
Published: September 2024

The trend of sustainable investment is the choice of investors because of its environmentally friendly practices and long-term investment. The framework for sustainable investment pays attention to three main aspects called ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance). This indicator is very subjective if used as a benchmark to make decisions on determining the stock price of a company. This study aims to analyze the influence of companies that implement ESG and listed on the ESG Quality 45 IDX Kehati stock index. This research sample consists of 20 companies listed in the ESG Quality 45 Idx Kehati stock index. This study used panel data regression method and applied Feasible General Least Square (FGLS) in its analysis, which serves as a resilience check. The results of this study show that social and governance variables have a significant negative effect on stock prices. Other supporting variables include gold has a significant negative effect on the company's stock price and oil variables have a significant positive effect on the company's stock price. Meanwhile, environmental and geopolitical risk variables do not have a significant effect on changes in the company's stock price.
Does Innovation Capacity Improve ESG Performance in Digital Industries?
Authors: Tohang Valentina
Published: September 2024

The ongoing debate related to belief and challenges on the impact of ESG performance to improve a firm’s performance and shareholder value has been an interest of many empirical studies. Previous research discovered myriad inconclusive results explained by a variety of different proxies of CSP measures, methodology, samples, and underlying theories. In the communication industry, the synergies between business strategy and sustainable development are critical in various contexts. This study will fill in the gap related to ESG performance studies in conjunction with financial performance, particularly in an ambidextrousness’ of extremely fast-paced change of digital transformation and aggressive global competitiveness industry of communication services in Asia, since this competitive industry will need to continuously build on novel processes, innovations, and methods to achieve targeted economic growth. Although many studies have explored ESG dimensions, there has been little attention incorporated into firms’ strategy orientation of specific industries such as digital-related industries, and yet previous studies have mostly ignored the moderating effect of ESG-related strategy and innovation of the firms. The results show that the association between ESG and financial performance is strongly affected by the existence of innovation capacity reflected by choices of strategy. The result shows that the moderating variable in this study weakens firms’ ROA (operational performance) although insignificant for market-related financial performance as explained by the RBV and ambidexterity theories. This result practically contributes to the communication industry in identifying the balance and importance of decision-making related to organizational ambidexterity and readiness to change.
Détermination du sexe
Authors: Grégoire Élodie , De Cian Marie-Cécile , Detti Mélanie , Gillot Isabelle , Perea-Gomez Aitana , Chaboissier Marie-Christine
Published: September 2024

Le sexe de l’embryon est décidé au moment de la fécondation par la transmission paternelle du chromosome sexuel X ou Y, tandis que la mère fournit un de ses deux chromosomes X. La différenciation sexuelle débute par le processus de détermination du sexe, qui va permettre le développement de l’ébauche gonadique soit en testicule, chez l’embryon XY, soit en ovaire, chez l’embryon XX. Le gène Sry, localisé sur le chromosome Y, nécessaire et suffisant pour induire le programme de développement masculin, a été découvert en 1990, et la communauté scientifique pensait alors que les autres gènes impliqués dans le processus de détermination du sexe seraient rapidement identifiés. Il aura cependant fallu plus de 30 ans pour identifier le facteur déterminant la différenciation ovarienne, une isoforme de WT1 appelée -KTS. Cette protéine est nécessaire pour induire le développement de l’ovaire chez les souris XX, et peut empêcher le développement masculin lorsqu’elle est activée prématurément chez les embryons XY. L’isoforme -KTS de WT1 agissant très tôt au cours du développement, sa découverte ouvre de nouvelles perspectives de recherche sur le développement ovarien et permettra de mieux comprendre les réseaux de gènes impliqués dans certaines altérations du développement du sexe.
Management of RSV Bronchiolitis in Outpatient Setting
Authors: Borgmann Johannes , Sandmann Lea , Ritter Simon , Heep Axel , Köster Holger , Wetzke Martin , Lange Matthias
Published: September 2024

Seasonal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory infections (RSV-LRI)
and bronchiolitis in children remain a high burden to medical facilities.
Studies evaluating the practical approach in outpatient settings are scarce. We
conducted a survey to provide an insight into management in pediatric offices in
Germany. Invitations for participation in an online survey were sent to 623
providers of pediatric primary care via email. Recipients were randomly chosen
from national databanks based on zip codes. The response rate was 16,2%, n=92
(14,7%) questionnaires were fully answered and analyzed. 93,5% (n=86) are board
certified pediatricians. In outpatient setting, every second patient with
suspected or confirmed RSV-LRI is presented three times or more. 40,7% of our
participants refer less than 10% of all patients to hospital, 83,7% refer less
than one third (<30%). 33,7% of all participants never perform virological
testing in suspected cases of RSV-LRI. More than 50% of all participants
prescribe bronchodilators, hypertonic saline inhalation is prescribed by 17,4%.
Antibiotics are prescribed in less than 10% of all cases of RSV-LRI. About 3/4
ask for a clearer, more conclusive guideline regarding prophylaxis. The
diagnostic approach varies significantly. Although not recommended in
international guidelines, bronchodilators are still frequently used. Considering
emerging options for passive immunization, broader inclusion criteria into
immunization regimes are requested by the participants. More conclusive
guidelines and recommendations could further improve the management of
outpatient RSV-LRI in children.
Weak/stable solutions to p-Kirchhoff equation: Only-zero or non-existence
Authors: Li Weiyang , Sun Yuhua , Xiao Jie
Published: September 2024

This paper figures out some natural conditions for a weak/stable solution of the p-Kirchhoff equation −a+b‖∇u‖ppΔpu(x)=fα(|x|)g(u(x)), x∈RN, to be either only-zero or non-existent.
Meso-scale investigation on the permeability of frozen soils with the lattice Boltzmann method
Authors: Xia Huxi , Lai Yuanming , Mousavi-Nezhad Mohaddeseh
Published: September 2024

Complex composition and intricate pore-scale structure of frozen soils poses significant challenges in reliably and efficiently obtaining their permeability. In this study, we propose a modified quartet structure generation set (QSGS) numerical tool for generating frozen soils and present the development of a computational simulation code based on the multiple-relaxation-time lattice Boltzmann method (LBM). In the modified QSGS, the arc-shaped water-ice interface is depicted, and the influence of pore-scale geometry on freezing temperature is considered. The validity of combining the proposed QSGS model and the LBM code is proved by comparing calculated results to analytical and experimental results of porous media. Our objective was to investigate the effects of soil features, including porosity, grain diameter, shape anisotropy of soil particles, and ice content on the intrinsic permeability of frozen soil. Additionally, we examined the relationship between these features and the specific surface area and tortuosity. Numerical results show that the intrinsic permeability of frozen soils increases with increasing porosity, larger granular diameter, and anisotropy, which is identical with the pressure gradient. The presence of ice led to clogging flow pathways and drastically decreased the intrinsic permeability, which is significantly less than unfrozen soil with same effective porosity. This study provides a useful tool to investigate the intricate interplay between the pore-scale structure and the intrinsic permeability of frozen soils.
Three-dimensional assessment of convective heat transfer in perforated cubic obstacles arranged in a staggered pattern under laminar flows
Authors: Rostane Brahim , Aliane Khaled , Alqahtani Sultan , Kaid Noureddine , Menni Younes , Chamkha Ali J.
Published: September 2024

This study presents an investigation into forced convection within laminar fluid flow through a configuration consisting of two heated cubic obstacles with circular perforations, arranged in a staggered pattern on a horizontal plate. The research addresses the critical challenge of enhancing heat transfer in such configurations by examining the influence of variations in streamwise distance (L) and spanwise distance (m) on thermal performance. Employing the finite-volume method, simulations were conducted across a range of parameters: L from 1 to 2 times the obstacle height (H), m from 1/2 to 2 times H, Reynolds numbers (Re) between 102 and 3 × 102, and perforation diameter ratios (D/H) of 0.42 and 0.88. The findings reveal that the Nusselt number (Nu) exhibits significant variation with changes in L/H for solid obstacles, while this effect diminishes for perforated obstacles, particularly at a D/H ratio of 0.88. For the first obstacle, optimal heat transfer is achieved with a streamwise distance equal to H for solid obstacles, whereas no notable differences are observed between the arrangements of perforated models. Notably, perforated obstacles with the maximum D/H ratio exhibit a Nu increase of up to 30% compared to solid obstacles. For the second obstacle, the optimal configuration across all types involves a streamwise distance of H and a spanwise distance of 2H, leading to a 37.4% increase in Nu for large-diameter perforated obstacles compared to solid ones. Overall, the staggered arrangement of perforated obstacles outperforms the tandem arrangement, enhancing heat transfer by up to 43.52% for the first obstacle, 109% for the second obstacle, and 48% for the entire system. This study introduces novel insights into the impact of perforation and obstacle arrangement on heat transfer, demonstrating that staggered arrangements and larger perforation diameters significantly enhance heat transfer compared to solid obstacles, thereby advancing the understanding of convective heat transfer in such setups.
Toroidal Alfvén mode instability driven by plasma current in low-density Ohmic plasmas of the spherical tori
Authors: Marchenko V. S. , Reznik S. N.
Published: September 2024

Due to intrinsically low magnetic fields, at low density the drift speed of the current-carrying electrons in spherical tokamaks can exceed fraction of the Alfvén speed sufficient for the excitation of the Alfvén gap modes. A particular case of the toroidal mode, observed during minor disruptions in Ohmic shots on SUNIST [Liu et al., Phys. Plasmas 23, 120706 (2016)], is considered in the present communication. Due to the negligible effect of the electron pressure gradient, the growth rate scales linearly with the drift speed, with slope inversely proportional to electron thermal velocity. In the absence of continuum damping, the threshold value of the drift speed for TAE excitation is independent of electron temperature.
Film swelling and contaminant adsorption at polymer coated surfaces: Insights from density functional theory
Authors: Frink Laura J. Douglas , van Swol Frank , Malanoski Anthony P. , Petsev Dimiter N.
Published: September 2024

Designing coatings and films that can protect surfaces is important in a wide variety of applications from corrosion prevention to anti-fouling. These systems are challenging from a modeling perspective because they are invariably multicomponent, which quickly leads to an expansive design space. At a minimum, the system has a substrate, a film (often composed of a polymeric material), a ubiquitous carrier solvent, which may be either a vapor or liquid phase, and one or more contaminants. Each component has an impact on the effectiveness of coating. This paper focuses on films that are used as a barrier to surface contamination, but the results also extend to surface coatings that are designed to extract a low density species from the fluid phase as in liquid chromatography. A coarse-grained model is developed using Yukawa potentials that encompasses both repulsive and attractive interactions among the species. Classical density functional theory calculations are presented to show how contaminant adsorption is controlled by the molecular forces in the system. Two specific vectors through the parameter space are considered to address likely experimental manipulations that change either the solvent or the polymer in a system. We find that all the adsorption results can be unified by considering an appropriate combination of molecular parameters. As a result, these calculations provide a link between molecular interactions and film performance and may serve to guide the rational design of films.
Enhanced effects of species richness on resistance and resilience of global tree growth to prolonged drought
Authors: Bai Yun-Hao , Tang Zhiyao
Published: September 2024

The increasing duration of drought induced by global climate change has reduced forest productivity. Biodiversity is believed to mitigate the effects of drought, thereby enhancing the stability of tree growth. However, the effects of species richness on tree growth stability under droughts with different durations remain uncertain. Here, we used tree ring data from 4,072 sites globally, combined with climate and plant richness data, to evaluate the effects of species richness on the resistance and resilience of trees to short-term and prolonged droughts. We found that species richness enhanced resistance but weakened resilience of trees to drought globally. Compared to short-term drought, species richness further increased tree growth during prolonged drought but reduced the growth afterward, resulting in stronger effects on resistance and resilience. In addition, as the degree of drought intensified and regional aridity levels increased, the effects of richness on resistance and resilience under short-term drought were enhanced, but these trends were reduced or even reversed under prolonged drought. These results reveal the global effects of species richness on resistance and resilience of tree growth to droughts with different durations and highlight that species richness plays a crucial role in resisting prolonged drought.