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Body movement perception is shaped by both generic and actor-specific models of human bodies
Authors: Vandenberghe Antoine , Vannuscorps Gilles 
Published: February 2025

AbstractBody movement perception is shaped by knowledge of the human body biomechanics. Apparent motion elicited by rapidly alternating pictures follows the shortest path between two body postures only if it is biomechanically plausible. And although we tend to perceive the location of a moving body part as slightly shifted forward along its trajectory, this perceptual extrapolation is absent (or reduced) if the movement would have been unlikely to continue along the same trajectory because of the body biomechanical constraints. The received view is that perception is shaped by a model of the observer’s own body. Here, we report three lines of evidence suggesting otherwise. First, we report the typical influence of knowledge of the upper limb biomechanics on apparent movement perception and perceptual extrapolation in two individuals born completely without (upper and lower) limbs (Experiments 1 and 2). Second, we report that we failed to find evidence that observers’ own biomechanics influence perceptual extrapolation of body movements (Experiment 3). Third, we show that participants’ perception is influenced by their knowledge of actor-specific biomechanics (Experiments 4- 8). We conclude that body movement perception is shaped by visually acquired models of both generic and actor-specific body biomechanics.Public significance statementAlthough information about others’ body movements reaches our visual system with a considerable delay, we can interact with them in real-time. Although we often blink, we perceive uninterrupted body movements. To solve the problems posed by informational lag and intermittence, the visual system appears to rely on knowledge of the human body biomechanics to extrapolate the most likely future (or unseen) position of observed limb movements. For the last 20 years, the received view has been that perceptual “filling-in” and extrapolation of others’ body movements are underpinned by a model of the observer’s own body, acquired through motor experience and proprioceptive feedback. Here, we report three lines of evidence indicating that body movement perception is rather shaped by visually acquired models of both generic and actor-specific body biomechanics. These findings provide new insight into how the human visual system extrapolates future body positions.
SUMO2 Promotes Histone Pre-mRNA Processing by Stabilizing Histone Locus Body Interactions and Facilitating U7 snRNP Assembly
Authors: He Shuying , Lyu Pin , Skinner Marnie W. , Desotell Anthony , Foley Brendan , McCaig C.M. , Wang Wei , Qian Jiang , Tong Liang , Marzluff William F. , Matunis Michael J. 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTHistone mRNAs are the only non-polyadenylated mRNAs in eukaryotic cells and require specialized processing in the histone locus body (HLB), a nuclear body where essential processing factors, including the U7 snRNP, are concentrated. Recent studies have revealed that misregulation of histone pre-mRNA processing can lead to polyadenylation of histone mRNAs and disruption of histone protein homeostasis. Despite links to human disease, the factors contributing to polyadenylation of histone mRNAs and the mechanisms underlying HLB assembly and U7 snRNP biogenesis remain unclear. Here, we report novel functions of the small ubiquitin-related modifier 2 (SUMO2) in promoting histone pre-mRNA processing. Using a SUMO2 knockout osteosarcoma cell line, we identified a defect in 3’ end cleavage and a global increase in histone mRNA polyadenylation. Subsequent analysis of HLBs revealed increased dynamics and reduced levels of the U7 snRNP complex. By over-expressing U7 snRNP-specific components, Lsm11 and U7 snRNA, we rescued U7 snRNP levels and processing defects in SUMO2 knockout cells. Through analysis of Lsm11, we identified a SUMO-interacting motif in its N-terminus required for efficient formation of U7 snRNP. Collectively, we demonstrate that SUMO2 promotes histone pre-mRNA 3’ end processing by stabilizing HLB interactions and facilitating U7 snRNP assembly.
Microarray, validation and gene-enrichment approach for assessing differentially expressed circulating miRNAs in obese and lean heart failure patients
Authors: dos Santos Soares Douglas , Lopes Amanda , Recamonde-Mendoza Mariana , Bueno Rodrigo Haas , Calloni Raquel , Clausell Nadine , Tobar Leitão Santiago Alonso , Biolo Andreia 
Published: February 2025

AbstractBackgroundObesity is a risk factor associated with cardiovascular diseases that may lead to heart failure (HF). However, in HF, overweight and obese patients have longer survival than underweight patients, a phenomenon known as the obesity paradox. MiRNAs play a fundamental role in gene regulation and transcription factors involved in obesity and HF. The main objective of this study was to identify and validate differentially expressed circulating miRNAs in HF-obese and HF-lean patients.Materials and MethodsThis case-control study was carried out in two parts; the discovery and validation phase. In the discovery phase, plasma samples from 20 HF patients and from 10 healthy controls for microarray analysis were selected. The miRNAs were extracted and then analyzed on the miRNA 4.0 Affymetrix GeneChip array following the manufacturer’s instructions. Raw data were normalized using Robust Microarray Average (RMA), batch effects were adjusted with Surrogate Variable Analysis (SVA), and differential expression analysis was performed with the Limma R package. Differentially expressed miRNAs were ranked based on effect size, p-value, and biological plausibility, and selected for validation. In the validation phase, plasma miRNAs from 80 patients and controls were extracted and miRNAs -451a, - 22-3p, and -548ac were validated by quantitative reverse transcription-PCR. Then, they were subjected to target analysis using miRTarBase release 8.0 and TarBase v8.0. We performed functional enrichment analysis of miRNA targets using pathway annotation from the KEGG Pathway Database using the ClueGO software.ResultsMiRNAs -451a, -22-3p, and -548ac were up-regulated in HF-lean and HF-obese groups compared to control, showing an association of these miRNAs with HF. Enrichment analysis showed an association of validated miRNAs withAKT1,MAPK1,GRB2, andIGF1Rgenes. These genes are associated with different biological processes, such as apoptosis, carbohydrate metabolism, neurogenesis, sugar transport, translation regulation, transport, cell cycle, actin cytoskeleton reorganization, cardiac neural crest cell development involved in heart development, and aging.ConclusionmiR-451a, miR-22-3p, and miR-548ac are up-regulated in HF, independent of obesity, and are associated with metabolic, morphological, and functional outcomes. These results might help in the selection of targets for studies aiming to underscore the mechanisms of HF.
A Metabolic Complex Involved in Tomato Specialized Metabolism
Authors: Dwivedi Varun , Okertchiri Ernest , Yokom Adam , Schenck Craig A. 
Published: February 2025

AbstractSpecialized metabolites mediate diverse plant-environment interactions. Although, recent work has begun to enzymatically characterize entire plant specialized metabolic pathways, little is known about how different pathway components organize and interact within the cell. Here we use acylsugars – a class of specialized metabolites found across the Solanaceae family – as a model to explore cellular localization and metabolic complex formation of pathway enzymes. These compounds consist of a sugar core decorated with acyl groups, which are connected through ester linkages. InSolanum lycopersicum(tomato) four acylsugar acyltransferases (SlASAT1-4) sequentially add acyl chains to specific hydroxyl positions on a sucrose core leading to accumulation of tri and tetraacylated sucroses in the trichomes. To elucidate the spatial organization and interactions of tomato ASATs, we expressed SlASAT1-4 proteins fused with YFP inN. benthamianaand Arabidopsis protoplasts. Our findings revealed a distributed ASAT pathway with SlASAT1 and SlASAT3 localized to the mitochondria, SlASAT2 localized to the cytoplasm and nucleus, and SlASAT4 localized to the endoplasmic reticulum. To explore potential pairwise protein-protein interactions in acylsugar biosynthesis, we used various techniques, including co-immunoprecipitation, split luciferase assays, and bimolecular fluorescence complementation. These complementary approaches based on different interaction principles all demonstrated interactions among the different SlASAT pairs. Following transient expression of SlASAT1-4 inN. benthamiana, we were able to pull down a complex consisting of SlASAT1-4, which was confirmed through proteomics. Size exclusion chromatography of the SlASAT pulldown suggests a heteromultimeric complex consisting of SlASATs and perhaps other proteins involved in this interaction network. This study sheds light on the metabolic coordination for acylsugar biosynthesis through formation of an interaction network of four sequential steps coordinating efficient production of plant chemical defenses.
Toward sustainable development: an assessment of the performance of green construction sites using fuzzy synthetic evaluation
Authors: Thach Thao Nguyen , Nguyen Minh Van , Khanh Ha Duy , Phan Chien Thanh , Ahn Yonghan 
Published: February 2025

PurposeUnlike the design or planning phases, the construction phase necessitates the coordination of multiple project stakeholders, real-time problem-solving and effectively managing physical resources under fluctuating site conditions. However, recent green rating systems are not yet designed to accommodate the unique nature of this stage. Thus, this study aims to develop an empirical measurement model to evaluate the performance of green construction sites (GCS), focusing on the Vietnamese construction industry.Design/methodology/approachInitially, a list of assessment criteria was identified by reviewing previous studies and semi-structured interviews. After that, a questionnaire survey was used to collect practitioners’ views regarding GCS performance. The 155 valid responses were analyzed employing the fuzzy synthetic evaluation (FSE) method.FindingsThe findings showed that the performance of GCS in Vietnam is at a moderate level, with a GCS index of 5.48. Indeed, the human-related factor was the most significant performance group for GCS in Vietnam. Construction site, energy, innovation and material-related factors were among the average performance factors. Moreover, water and waste-related factors were among the lowest performance factors.Originality/valueThis study highlights the importance of human-related factors, such as worker safety and environmental training, in achieving effective GCS performance. It is recommended that governments should enforce stricter guidelines on using low-embodied carbon materials, sustainable sourcing and effective waste management to improve GCS performance. Neighboring countries can also use valuable insights from this study to enhance their GCS performance.
Perception of sustainable construction among Nigerian university students: a case study analysis
Authors: Ayodele Timothy Oluwafemi , Ogunbayo Oyeronke Toyin 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
Students’ perception of sustainable construction (SC) practices provides insights into the readiness of future professionals to adopt SC practices. This study aims to evaluate the source of students’ knowledge of SC, students’ perception of SC, the importance of SC features and the factors influencing students’ level of awareness.

Design/methodology/approach
Using a case study of one of the foremost public universities in Nigeria, a quantitative research approach was adopted. A closed-ended questionnaire was distributed to 292 final-year built environment students, and 121(41.4%) questionnaires were completed and analysed using descriptive and inferential analysis. The course modules were also analysed using content analysis.

Findings
The findings revealed that knowledge sources were primarily from academic and internet sources. Also, the results showed an averagely high level of awareness of the terms/concepts, and these have a significantly positive mean difference, at p-value < 0.05. An examination of the importance attached to SC shows that energy/water efficiency (mean = 4.14) was more highly rated, followed by economics (mean = 4.01), occupant health and safety (mean = 3.99) and waste reduction and sustainable materials (mean = 3.87). Factors influencing students’ awareness relate to a lack of clear understanding of what SC is all about, the volume of information available on social media about SC, and the level of awareness/enthusiasm about SC. While the result of agreement analysis showed a high degree of consensus across both genders with three of the four SC themes, the study showed a low level of consensus on the factors influencing students’ awareness of SC.

Research limitations/implications
Potential biases based on the case study approach should be noted. However, the findings could aid academics/educators in understanding factors that drive students’ perceptions of SC.

Practical implications
An intentional emphasis by faculties will afford students the needed footing in achieving the sustainable development agenda through cleaner construction practices and facilitate a smooth transition into environmentally responsible professionals.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is perhaps the first study examining the perception of students on SC and the influencing factors along gender lines using the “Rank Agreement Analysis”.
Effects of restricted bank activity and stringent capital regulation on bank operating efficiency in Sub-Saharan African countries
Authors: Dessalegn Kidist Jiffar , Ejara Demissew Diro , Abera Habtamu Berhanu 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of bank activity restrictions and stringent capital regulation on bank operating efficiency in commercial banks from Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries.

Design/methodology/approach
The study adopts the dynamic model two-step system general method of moment (GMM) estimation techniques. The purposive sampling method is used to select the sample from the SSA population. The dependent variable is bank efficiency, and the independent variables are stringent bank capital regulation and bank activity restrictions. Bank activity restrictions and capital stringency are indexed based on the bank regulation and supervision survey of 2002–2021. Secondary data are collected from the Global Financial Development Database, Bank Regulation and Supervision Database for the period 2002–2021.

Findings
The empirical findings suggest a significantly negative relationship between restricted financial regulation and bank efficiency. Strict capital regulation and activity restrictions lead banks to become inefficient.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is among the few study on regional level financial regulation effect on bank operating efficiency and it provides empirical evidence on the existing literature through a different estimation technique. The authors expand the existing understanding of the relationship between bank regulations and bank efficiency in the SSA region using major regulatory variables in detail in the estimation models. The rationale behind using such variables is that the region’s banking systems are heavily concentrated and typically inefficient in financial intermediation, and the diversity of financial institutions is limited.
The interplay between entrepreneurial risk-taking and intellectual capital: effects on innovation novelty in high-tech firms
Authors: Delgado-Verde Miriam , Franco-Curiel Jose Carlos 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThe paper aims to analyse the effects of interplay between entrepreneurial risk-taking behaviour and each of the three components of intellectual capital (IC) on the degree of novelty of new products.Design/methodology/approachThis article studies one of the most recognized dimensions of entrepreneurial orientation (EO) along with knowledge-based assets owned by high-tech firms. In this way, entrepreneurial risk-taking is analysed considering the companies’ intellectual capital endowment, as a contingent variable, to examine the achievement of a higher novelty in developing new products from firms’ EO. The empirical study was carried out on a sample of 155 Spanish knowledge-intensive firms and based on survey data gathered from two different respondents. Hierarchical regression analysis was used.FindingsFindings reveal heterogeneous effects of IC components on the relationship between entrepreneurial risk-taking and innovation novelty. While innovative culture (organizational capital) has a positive interaction with risk-taking in the influence on the degree of novelty of new products, relationships with customers (social capital) have a negative one. And, however, CEO industry experience (human capital) doesn’t have any contingent effect.Originality/valueThis study contributes to shed light on the few empirical studies that analyse internal contingent elements in the relationship between entrepreneurial risk-taking behaviour and the novelty of product innovation in high-tech firms. Concretely, specific manifestations of IC components are examined jointly with entrepreneurial risk-taking.
Management struggles with flammable cladding in multi-owned properties – stakeholder stories from Melbourne, Australia
Authors: Otchere Gideon Kwame , Leshinsky Rebecca , Halvitigala Dulani , Callanan Judith , Sinclair Sarah 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
Cladding has been used to improve the quality of buildings over the years. However, flammable cladding materials have presented safety risks and problems in some properties. About 800 multi-owned buildings in Victoria have been identified as having flammable cladding. The purpose of this paper is to explore managing flammable cladding risk in multi-owned residential buildings in Melbourne.

Design/methodology/approach
This research adopts a qualitative approach through focus groups of property stakeholders. Narratives from owners’ corporations, strata property managers, building committee members and lot owners were collected to elicit first-hand experiences in managing/living in problematic residential multi-owned properties.

Findings
This study suggests stakeholders experience an asymmetry in information access and availability regarding cladding risk information. Property managers indicated that cladding risk information is available, while other stakeholders, such as committee members, reported a lack of risk information to support informed decision-making for rectification. It was also identified that a lack of a transparent data register of cladding properties is problematic.

Practical implications
A targeted housing policy that effectively monitors occupant health and safety to guarantee building safety compliance would ensure current and future residential housing is fit for purpose. Also, this study recommends that local governments work with multi-owned developments to construct a live database of flammable cladding properties, categorizing properties with a risk rating to aid emergency services.

Originality/value
This paper contributes to the literature on flammable cladding used in multi-owned properties.
Theoretical anchoring of management accounting articles: a systematic review
Authors: Beuren Ilse Maria , Souza Halison Rodrigo de 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
This study sheds light on a paradox in the field of management accounting, since, on the one hand, the concern with the theoretical anchoring of research in this field has been a constant and, on the other hand, there is a lack of a broad mapping of the theories adopted by these researchers. Thus, this article aims to map the theoretical anchoring of management accounting articles published in journals.

Design/methodology/approach
The analyses of the theoretical anchoring were concentrated on the 20-year time frame (2003–2022) of articles published in journals covered by the Scimago database. The text mining technique guided by quantitative synthesis and interpretation was applied in the analyses.

Findings
The parameterized searches resulted in 290 theories identified in 573 articles in the field of management accounting published in 70 journals. The theoretical anchoring of the articles, identified by the n-grams mapped in the titles, abstracts and keywords, was demonstrated by year, author and journal. Finally, the alignment between theoretical approaches and the categorization of theories adopted in the articles is highlighted.

Research limitations/implications
This research brings implications to the body of management accounting literature by adding knowledge about its theoretical foundations, to contribute to delineating the scope of this academic field.

Originality/value
Management accounting articles with systematic reviews have prioritized thematic and methodological aspects. Thus, by mapping the theoretical anchoring of articles published in journals, this study adds and extends discussions regarding the theories adopted by researchers to substantiate their research in this field.
The current research status of immobilized lipase performance and its potential for application in food are developing toward green and healthy direction: A review
Authors: Wang Ning , Wang Weizhe , Su Yufeng , Zhang Jinglin , Sun Baoguo , Ai Nasi 
Published: February 2025

AbstractImmobilized lipases have received great attention in food, environment, medicine, and other fields due to their easy separation, high stability (temperature, pH), and high storage properties. After immobilization, lipase transforms from a homogeneous to a heterogeneous state, making it easier to recover from the reaction substrate and achieve recycling, which is in line with the concept of green chemistry and reduces protein contamination in the product. There are various materials for enzyme immobilization, including polysaccharides from natural sources, inorganic compounds, carbon nanotubes, metal–organic framework materials, and so forth. Magnetic immobilization carriers have been widely studied due to their ability to achieve separation by adding a magnetic field. Its immobilization method can be simply divided into two categories: physical action (adsorption, embedding) and chemical binding (covalent, cross‐linking). Some studies mainly discuss the immobilization support materials, immobilization methods, and applications of immobilized lipases in food. On this basis, our review also focuses on the changes in crosslinking agents for immobilized lipases, different methods to promote immobilization, new trends in the study of immobilized lipases, and proposes prospects for immobilized lipase research in the food industry.