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Sunlight and orientation in Maharishi Vedic Architecture: a theoretical and empirical study of hemispheric effects
Authors: Fergusson Lee , Bonshek Anna , Nidich Sanford , Ortiz Cabrejos Javier , Nidich Randi 
Published: June 2021

PurposeTo examine whether quality-of-life of a home's occupants varies in northern and southern hemisphere homes when the orientation of the home is always to the eastern sun (as prescribed by Maharishi Vedic Architecture) not orientated differently in northern and southern hemispheres to maximise light (as prescribed by western and Feng Shui architecture design).Design/methodology/approachA theoretical discussion of the use of sunlight and orientation in western, Feng Shui and Vedic approach to architecture, and then a cross-sectional quantitative survey conduced in 14 countries.FindingsThe lived experience of 158 home occupants in Maharishi Vedic Architecture did not vary from northern to southern hemispheres.Originality/valueResearch of this type has never been carried out before on Maharishi Vedic Architecture, except for one other study published in 2020 by these authors which considered the lived experience of home occupants. The amount of research on the basics of Vastu architecture is minimal.
An evaluative study of public property maintenance practices in a tertiary institution in Ghana
Authors: Amponsah-Kwatiah Kofi , Owusu Seth Anim , Afranie Isaac 
Published: June 2021

PurposeThe purpose of the study is to evaluate key factors considered in the maintenance and management of property and facilities in a public tertiary institution in Ghana, taking reflective cognizance of the poor maintenance culture in the country.Design/methodology/approachThe cross-sectional design was adopted, employing both structured and semi-structured interview questionnaires for quantitative and qualitative interview data, respectively from multiple individuals in the Koforidua Technical University. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) tool was deployed to analyze the quantitative data, while the focus group interview was recorded, transcribed and thematically analyzed.FindingsThe paper reveals the need for a working policy and strategy for the maintenance of public property to ensure sustainability of practices. Essential factors such as effective communication flow and the competence of the maintenance team were highly ranked in the maintenance of public property. The use of computerized systems and other technological tools in maintenance practice featured low, and this calls for improvement in the delivery of maintenance services. Another critical finding was the need for effective engagement of all stakeholders in the planning and development of strategies to improve property maintenance.Practical implicationsThe findings have practical implications for practitioners and society at large. Notably, they enjoin public sector institutions to embrace policy-driven public property management and maintenance, strategic outlooks for public property maintenance, technological advancement in property management and effective engagement of all stakeholders in property maintenance delivery.Originality/valueThis paper reviews a collection of maintenance practices and moves further to evaluate them using a case study of a public institution to draw useful outcomes. It offers new knowledge pursued to fill a revealed gap in the literature.
Short-term foreign trips correlates of the four factors model of cultural intelligence
Authors: Bhardwaj Bhawana 
Published: June 2021

PurposeIn today's global business environment, international assignments have become integral part of employee's job profile. Adaptation to a different cultural environment plays a role in affecting employee's performance. In such a situation, cultural intelligence plays an important role. In order to sustain in a diverse work setting, a global organization entails managers who are sensitive to different cultural requirements. Factors affecting cultural intelligence have been a major area of study. However, studies relating short-term foreign trips and their role on four aspect of cultural intelligence are lacking. Therefore, present study was undertaken to know role of foreign visits in affecting cultural intelligence among professionals of diverse background.Design/methodology/approachThe present study is a primary study conducted for a sample of 120 respondents divided into two groups. One group comprised professionals having experience of foreign visits while other group comprised professionals who had not visited a foreign country. We use Levene’s Test for equality of variances was applied to assess the difference of variation of cultural intelligence between two different groups of respondents.FindingsThe results revealed that short-term trips play a significant role in affecting metacognitive, cognitive and motivational components of cultural intelligence. However, behavior cultural intelligence is not affected by short-term trips significantly.Research limitations/implicationsOutcome of present research forms basis for future studies that can be conducted linking long-term trips and culture intelligence. This study is practically useful for improving cultural intelligence of professionals to enhance their success and effectiveness in international assignments.Originality/valueThe study adds novelty to the field of cultural intelligence as prior studies were lacking in relating role of short-term trips on four different components of cultural intelligence.
Business contributions to the sustainable development goals through community sustainability partnerships
Authors: Ordonez-Ponce Eduardo , Clarke Amelia , MacDonald Adriane 
Published: June 2021

PurposeThis study aims to understand how businesses can contribute to the achievement of the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs) by implementing Local Agenda 21 (or equivalent) plans in partnership with other organizations situated in their city. To this end, the present study examines drivers and outcomes from the perspective of business partners, as well as their relationships to the SDGs.Design/methodology/approachThrough a mixed-methods approach this research studies 71 businesses from four large cross-sector partnerships formed to achieve local sustainability goals. Data were collected through a survey to determine why firms partner and what outcomes they obtain from partnering. Qualitative content analyses are used to determine the relationships between business drivers and outcomes from partnering for local sustainability and the SDGs.FindingsFrom a resource-based view (RBV) perspective, findings show the value of local sustainability partnerships in relation to the SDGs. Many SDG targets are aligned with the top reasons why businesses join large community sustainability partnerships. Also, through the outcomes achieved by participating in the partnership businesses can further the SDGs.Research limitations/implicationsThis research contributes to the literature and to practice through the understanding of businesses partnering for local sustainability, and its relationships to global sustainability. Firstly, the connections of business partners to local and global sustainability are better understood. Of note is the contribution made to the literature on sustainability-related drivers and outcomes expanding and refining RBV literature. Secondly, a positive connection has been established between businesses and the SDGs, proposing a virtuous model of relationship that summarizes the findings from this research. And thirdly, large cross-sector social partnerships are better understood.Practical implicationsSmall- and medium-sized enterprises and large corporations with local offices can further both local and global sustainable development by engaging in local cross-sector sustainability partnerships.Social implicationsThese research findings are crucial for those leading sustainability initiatives, so they can engage businesses actively in light of the important role they play in society improving their contributions and the chances for sustainability partnerships to achieve their goals.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the scale conversation by exploring community sustainability partnerships as a means to understand how business engagement in sustainability at the local level can contribute to the achievement of the SDGs and, ultimately, to global sustainability.
An analysis of the application areas of augmented reality technology in the construction industry
Authors: Oke Ayodeji Emmanuel , Arowoiya Victor Adetunji 
Published: June 2021

PurposeThe paper aims to analyze the application areas of augmented reality (AR) in the construction industry to enhance its usage level. The objectives are to assess the level of awareness of hardware and software devices of AR, examine the application areas of AR and reveal lagging areas in the construction industry.Design/methodology/approachA survey of construction professionals engaged in the built environment was sent a well-structured questionnaire in the study area. The professionals involved are project managers, architects, engineers, builders and quantity surveyors. The sampling technique used in selecting those professionals was convenience sampling. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used in analyzing the retrieved data.FindingsThe five most applied areas of Augmented Realities are Visualization and simulation of construction works; Project documentation; Project planning, monitoring and modification. The other two areas include on-site real-time information retrieval and health and safety measures. The findings also revealed the difference in the opinions of professionals among the variables. The results showed that there is significant difference in the opinions of the professionals regarding the application areas except one, that is automated measurement. Automated measurement has the same converging opinions of all professionals engaged in the study.Originality/valueThe study gives deep insight into possible areas where AR can be used in construction. The awareness level of hardware and software devices of AR was revealed by showing that those devices are upcoming in their usage. The areas of application of AR in construction are in their nascent stage. When there is proper implementation of this technology it will improve management in construction, minimize health and safety issues, and enhance the efficiency of workers through visualization and simulation.
Plant traits of grass and legume species for flood resilience and N2O mitigation
Authors: Oram Natalie J. , Sun Yan , Abalos Diego , van Groenigen Jan Willem , Hartley Sue , De Deyn Gerlinde B. 
Published: June 2021

Abstract

Flooding threatens the functioning of managed grasslands by decreasing primary productivity and increasing nitrogen losses, notably as the potent greenhouse gas nitrous oxide (N2O). Sowing species with traits that promote flood resilience and mitigate flood‐induced N2O emissions within these grasslands could safeguard their productivity while mitigating nitrogen losses.

We tested how plant traits and resource acquisition strategies could predict flood resilience and N2O emissions of 12 common grassland species (eight grasses and four legumes) grown in field soil in monocultures in a 14‐week greenhouse experiment.

We found that grasses were more resistant to flooding while legumes recovered better. Resource‐conservative grass species had higher resistance while resource‐acquisitive grasses species recovered better. Resilient grass and legume species lowered cumulative N2O emissions. Grasses with lower inherent leaf and root δ13C (and legumes with lower root δ13C) lowered cumulative N2O emissions during and after the flood.

Our results highlight the differing responses of grasses with contrasting resource acquisition strategies, and of legumes to flooding. Combining grasses and legumes based on their traits and resource acquisition strategies could increase the flood resilience of managed grasslands, and their capability to mitigate flood‐induced N2O emissions.

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Klotho inhibits H2O2‐induced oxidative stress and apoptosis in periodontal ligament stem cells by regulating UCP2 expression
Authors: Zhu Lilei , Xie Hui , Liu Qingqing , Ma Fei , Wu Hao 
Published: June 2021

AbstractPeriodontitis, a human chronic inflammatory disease, has affected the lives of millions of individuals. Periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs), derived from the periodontal ligament, exhibit tissue specificity and impaired differentiation ability and are closely associated with tissue regeneration in periodontitis. Klotho, a single‐pass transmembrane protein, has been reported to positively affect H2O2‐induced oxidative stress and inflammation in PDLSCs. The ultimate damage of oxidative stress stimulation in PDLSCs was cell apoptosis, which was also the major lesion in periodontitis. Thus, the present study aimed to figure out the effect of klotho on H2O2‐injured PDLSCs and its underlying mechanism to provide new therapeutic targets in periodontitis. The expression of klotho and uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2) was investigated in the gingival tissues, gingival crevicular fluid (GCF), and periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs) in patients with chronic periodontitis. Then, under klotho treatment, oxidative stress was evaluated by measuring SOD and GSH‐PX levels. Cell apoptosis and cell necrosis were also detected by measuring the cell death‐relevant proteins, including Caspase‐3, BAX, Bcl, MLKL, RIP1, and RIP3. Finally, a rescue assay was performed by inhibiting the expression of UCP2. The results showed that klotho and UCP2 were downregulated in patients with chronic periodontitis. In addition, klotho upregulated the production of UCP2 in H2O2‐treated PDLSCs. Klotho inhibited H2O2‐induced oxidative stress and cellular loss in PDLSCs, moreover, the rescue assay suggested that UCP2 knockdown suppressed the effects of klotho on PDLSCs. In conclusion, this study showed that klotho inhibits H2O2‐induced oxidative stress and apoptosis in PDLSCs by regulating UCP2 expression. This novel discovery might provide a potential target for chronic periodontitis treatment.
A reasonable negotiation? Workplace‐based unionists’ subjectivities, wage negotiations, and the day‐to‐day life of an ethical‐political project
Authors: McNamara Thomas 
Published: June 2021

AbstractThis article analyses how, through adopting responsibility for their co‐workers’ livelihoods, workplace‐based unionists shaped Zambian mining capitalism. I argue that union branch executives learnt that they could best assist their co‐workers through offering them financial services and through co‐operation with company HR. During wage negotiations, unionists drew strength from this understanding, encouraging them to see ever‐decreasing salaries as market‐driven, and discouraging the militancy that has on occasion raised wages. Building upon the anthropology of trade unionism, I detail how tangible solidarities within a workplace shape unions’ ethical‐political projects; and argue that subjectivation through union ideologies can discourage scrutiny of structural injustice. Linking anthropology that explores capitalism through relationships and moral norms to liberalized capital's disempowerment of unions, I claim that unionists’ moral, technical, and physical labour mitigated, yet inadvertently enabled, worsening working conditions.
Preventable stillbirths in India and Pakistan: a prospective, observational study
Authors: Goldenberg RL , Saleem S , Goudar SS , Silver RM , Tikmani SS , Guruprasad G , Dhaded SM , Yasmin H , Bano K , Somannavar MS , Yogeshkumar S , Hwang K , Aceituno A , Parlberg L , McClure EM ,   the PURPOSE Study Group
Published: June 2021

ObjectiveStillbirths occur 10–20 times more frequently in low‐income settings compared with high‐income settings. We created a methodology to define the proportion of stillbirths that are potentially preventable in low‐income settings and applied it to stillbirths in sites in India and Pakistan.DesignProspective observational study.SettingThree maternity hospitals in Davangere, India and a large public hospital in Karachi, Pakistan.PopulationAll cases of stillbirth at ≥20 weeks of gestation occurring from July 2018 to February 2020 were screened for participation; 872 stillbirths were included in this analysis.MethodsWe prospectively defined the conditions and gestational ages that defined the stillbirth cases considered potentially preventable. Informed consent was sought from the parent(s) once the stillbirth was identified, either before or soon after delivery. All information available, including obstetric and medical history, clinical course, fetal heart sounds on admission, the presence of maceration as well as examination of the stillbirth after delivery, histology, and polymerase chain reaction for infectious pathogens of the placenta and various fetal tissues, was used to assess whether a stillbirth was potentially preventable.Main outcome measuresWhether a stillbirth was determined to be potentially preventable and the criteria for assignment to those categories.ResultsOf 984 enrolled, 872 stillbirths at ≥20 weeks of gestation met the inclusion criteria and were included; of these, 55.5% were deemed to be potentially preventable. Of the 649 stillbirths at ≥28 weeks of gestation and ≥1000 g birthweight, 73.5% were considered potentially preventable. The most common conditions associated with a potentially preventable stillbirth at ≥28 weeks of gestation and ≥1000 g birthweight were small for gestational age (SGA) (52.8%), maternal hypertension (50.2%), antepartum haemorrhage (31.4%) and death that occurred after hospital admission (15.7%).ConclusionsMost stillbirths in these sites were deemed preventable and were often associated with maternal hypertension, antepartum haemorrhage, SGA and intrapartum demise.Tweetable abstractMost stillbirths are preventable by better care for women with hypertension, growth restriction and antepartum haemorrhage.
Audit of ultrasound usage in emergency departments in greater metropolitan Brisbane
Authors: Pankevich Volha , Manton Joanna , Gross Itai 
Published: June 2021

AbstractObjectiveThe Australasian College for Emergency Medicine identifies five ultrasound applications which the College deem core to the practice of emergency medicine but there is scant information as to the uptake of ultrasound or the qualification of users. This study aims to determine the percentage of ED physicians in one metropolitan area who utilise ultrasound for core diagnostic and procedural applications in participating hospitals and the percentage of users who have been formally assessed in any ultrasound application.MethodsThe EDs of eight major public hospitals in greater metropolitan Brisbane area participated in this audit. Data‐collectors at each participating ED approached every senior house officer, registrar and senior medical officer in the department and, after obtaining informed consent, asked the participant six questions pertaining to their use of ultrasound for five core applications and about ultrasound training and recorded the answers without information as to the identity of the participant.Results94.4% of the physicians participated. Of those participating, 90% used ultrasound for venous access, with progressively fewer using E‐FAST (69%), AAA (51%), Lung (40%) and BELS (29%) for diagnostic purposes. Ninety‐eight percent of participants were in favour of enhanced departmental training. Only 33% of participants had their ultrasound skills assessed by a qualified person for even one application.ConclusionWhile use of ultrasound in some applications is widespread, few users have had their skills assessed. Assessment being a routine part of structured training, it cannot be assumed that these users can competently use ultrasound for procedural or diagnostic applications.
Therapeutic plasma exchange in neurological diseases: Eleven years experience at a tertiary care center in Turkey
Authors: Seyhanli Ahmet , Yavuz Boran , Selimoglu Ismail , Sengun Ihsan Sukru , Aslan Abdullah Taha , Ozsan Guner Hayri , Alacacioglu Inci , Demirkan Fatih 
Published: June 2021

AbstractTherapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) is an apheresis procedure in which plasma is separated from the blood cellular components ex vivo, allocated, and replaced with another plasma or a plasma‐replacing fluid. This study aimed to define the rate of complications and determine TPE distribution in various neurological diseases. Our study is a retrospective analysis of neurologic diseases requiring TPE between 2008 and 2019 that were selected using the medical records of neurology departments and apheresis units database. We performed 1459 TPE procedures on 207 patients between 2008 and 2019. TPE Procedure is most frequently applied in patients with Myasthenia‐Gravis syndrome (34.7%). The complication ratio was 1.6% from a total of 1459 TPE procedures. The most commonly specified adverse event was allergic reactions 11 (5.3%), followed by hypotension 6 (2.9%). TPE was safe and tolerable, with manageable complications in experienced hands.
Truth in wine yeast
Authors: Gonzalez Ramon , Morales Pilar 
Published: June 2021

SummaryEvolutionary history and early association with anthropogenic environments have made Saccharomyces cerevisiae the quintessential wine yeast. This species typically dominates any spontaneous wine fermentation and, until recently, virtually all commercially available wine starters belonged to this species. The Crabtree effect, and the ability to grow under fully anaerobic conditions, contribute decisively to their dominance in this environment. But not all strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae are equally suitable as starter cultures. In this article, we review the physiological and genetic characteristics of S. cerevisiae wine strains, as well as the biotic and abiotic factors that have shaped them through evolution. Limited genetic diversity of this group of yeasts could be a constraint to solving the new challenges of oenology. However, research in this field has for many years been providing tools to increase this diversity, from genetic engineering and classical genetic tools to the inclusion of other yeast species in the catalogues of wine yeasts. On occasion, these less conventional species may contribute to the generation of interspecific hybrids with S. cerevisiae. Thus, our knowledge about wine strains of S. cerevisiae and other wine yeasts is constantly expanding. Over the last decades, wine yeast research has been a pillar for the modernisation of oenology, and we can be confident that yeast biotechnology will keep contributing to solving any challenges, such as climate change, that we may face in the future.