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Efficacy of growth-led unemployment reduction hypothesis in India using Okun’s law
Authors: Sharma Akhilesh Kumar , Rai Sushil Kumar 
Published: December 2024

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine whether increased labour productivity could reduce the impact of output growth on the unemployment rate in India over the period 1991–2019 through Okun’s law and its expanded form.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses Okun’s law and its expanded form, with the inclusion of labour productivity in the actual model. Further, the relationship between output growth, unemployment rate, and labour productivity is analysed by using the gap model, the difference model, the dynamic model, the error correction model (ECM), and the vector autoregressive (VAR) approach.FindingsThe empirical results from the applied models do not confirm an inverse relationship between output growth and the unemployment rate with an unexpected positive sign of Okun’s coefficient. The evidence of preference for more capital-intensive techniques in the Indian economy is also strongly supported by the results of the expanded form of Okun’s law with a statistically significant positive coefficient of GDP and labour productivity.Originality/valueThe study examined the proposed relationship using Okun’s law and its expanded form, which had not been employed in earlier studies in the context of India. The authors also show that a high economic growth rate is a necessary but not sufficient condition to solve the chronic and structural unemployment problem in India.
Evaluation of the impact of oleic acid-capped Al2O3 nanoparticles on the tribological performance of conventional lube oil
Authors: Singh Anoop Pratap , Dwivedi Ravi Kumar , Suhane Amit , Madhuri K. Sudha , Shende Vikas 
Published: December 2024

Purpose
This study aims to evaluate the influence of oleic acid (OA)-capped Al2O3 nanoparticles on the tribological performance of conventional lube oil. The goal is to determine the optimal nanoparticle concentration that enhances lubricant efficiency by reducing friction and wear.

Design/methodology/approach
The research involved preparing nanolubricants with four different concentrations of Al2O3 nanoparticles: 0.05, 0.1, 0.25 and 0.5 wt.%. Tribological performance was assessed using a four-ball tribotester, which measured the coefficient of friction (COF) and wear scar diameter (WSD) under standardized testing conditions.

Findings
The experimental results revealed that the nanolubricant containing 0.1 wt.% OA-Al2O3 nanoparticles exhibited the most significant improvement in tribological performance. This formulation achieved a 38.84% reduction in COF and a 23.87% reduction in WSD compared to the base lubricant. These findings demonstrate the effectiveness of incorporating OA-capped Al2O3 nanoparticles in reducing friction and wear, thereby enhancing the overall performance of conventional lubricants.

Originality/value
This study demonstrates the benefits of OA-capped Al2O3 nanoparticles in lubricants, including a 38.84% reduction in COF and a 23.87% reduction in WSD. By systematically analyzing different nanoparticle concentrations, it identified that 0.1% by weight of nanoparticles is the most effective formulation for reducing friction and wear.

Peer review
The peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/ILT-06-2024-0236/
Examining the use of multiple cognitive load measures in evaluating online shopping convenience: an EEG study
Authors: Mirhoseini Mahdi , Léger Pierre-Majorique , Sénécal Sylvain 
Published: December 2024

PurposeIn the past decade, the use of neurophysiological measures as a complementary source of information has contributed to our understanding of human–computer interaction. However, less attention has been given to their capability in providing measures with high temporal resolution. Two studies are designed to address the challenge of measuring users’ cognitive load in an online shopping environment and investigate how it is related to task difficulty, task uncertainty and shopping convenience.Design/methodology/approachTwo experiments using behavioral and neurophysiological measures are conducted to investigate how various types of the cognitive load construct can be measured and used in an online shopping context.FindingsResults of the first study suggest that although all cognitive load measures are influenced by task difficulty, only accumulated load (i.e. total cognitive load experienced during a task) is sensitive to task uncertainty. Results of the second study show that convenience negatively influences accumulated load, and the latter negatively influences user satisfaction.Practical implicationsOur research offers practical value by providing designers with a validated method to measure users’ cognitive load, enabling the identification of usability issues and design improvement.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the literature by developing a rich and temporally high-resolution measurement of the cognitive load construct and examining how it can inform us about users’ cognitive state in an online shopping environment.
Towards a better understanding of customer satisfaction with shopping mall food courts
Authors: Dabral Paritosh , Chelamallu Karunya , Sthapit Erose , Björk Peter , Piramanayagam Senthilkumaran 
Published: December 2024

PurposeIn this study, we examined the attributes that determine shoppers’ satisfaction with food courts in shopping malls and the effects of this satisfaction on behavioural intentions towards shopping malls.Design/methodology/approachThe data for this study were collected from 380 shoppers who visited food courts in shopping malls located in Hyderabad, India. The data were analysed using structural equation modelling.FindingsThe results indicate that fair prices, authenticity and the quality of the food, service and environment predict shoppers’ dining satisfaction and behavioural intentions. The findings also indicate that satisfaction with food court experiences has a strong positive influence on shoppers’ intention to revisit shopping malls.Practical implicationsFood service providers in Indian shopping malls should recognise that offering suitably priced and high-quality experiences is vital for sustaining their businesses in the long term as well as offer prompt service and warm hospitality to visitors to enhance customer satisfaction.Originality/valueThis study has implications for mall operators and food court managers seeking to enhance customer satisfaction with food courts and sustain the success of shopping malls. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to examine the factors that influence shoppers’ dining satisfaction and behavioural intentions in this context.
Preferences and attitudes on acetate‐ versus lactate‐buffered crystalloid solutions for intravenous fluid therapy—An international survey
Authors: Ellekjaer Karen Louise , Sivapalan Praleene , Myatra Sheila N. , Grønningsæter Lasse , Hästbacka Johanna , Young Paul J. , Boyle Andrew J. , Ostermann Marlies , Pfortmueller Carmen A. , Jovaišienė Ieva , De Waele Jan , Reintam Blaser Annika , Al‐Fares Abdulrahman , Khanna Ashish K. , Arabi Yaseen M. , Fujii Tomoko , Keus Eric , Mer Mervyn , Alshamsi Fayez , Cronhjort Maria , Perner Anders , Møller Morten H. ,   National and site investigators
Published: December 2024

AbstractBackgroundClinical practice guidelines recommend use of buffered crystalloid solutions in critically ill patients but do not distinguish between solutions based on different buffering anions, that is, acetate‐ versus lactate‐buffered solutions. We therefore surveyed relevant physicians about their preferences and attitudes toward each solution.MethodsWe conducted an international online survey of anesthesiologists (within perioperative care) and intensive care unit (ICU) physicians. The survey comprised 13 questions on respondents' attitudes and preferences regarding the use of acetate‐ and/or lactate‐buffered crystalloid solutions, including their opinions on a potential clinical trial comparing these solutions and the clinical importance of such a trial.ResultsA total of 1321 respondents participated, with a response rate of 34%, ranging from 14% to 96% across 18 countries. Most surveyed physicians reported using buffered crystalloid solutions “very often” (76%) or “often” (16%). Availability of acetate‐ and lactate‐buffered solutions varied, as 35% of respondents reported having both types available, 35% reported having only acetate‐, and 24% reported having only lactate‐buffered solutions available.Most respondents (87%) would support a randomized trial in adult emergency surgical patients and ICU patients comparing an acetate‐ versus lactate‐buffered crystalloid solution. The median rating of the clinical importance of this question was 5 (interquartile range 4–6) on a scale from 1 to 9.ConclusionsIn this international survey, the reported use of buffered crystalloid solutions was high. Availability of the different solutions varied widely. The support for a potential randomized trial was high, with the clinical importance rated important but not critical by most respondents.
Gut microbiota metabolism of branched‐chain amino acids and their metabolites can improve the physiological function of aging mice
Authors: Wang Hongchao , Feng Ling , Pei Zhangming , Zhao Jianxin , Lu Shourong , Lu Wenwei 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThe metabolism of branched‐chain amino acids by gut microbiota can improve overall health and may reverse aging. In this study, we investigated Parabacteroides merdae, a gut microbe that is known to catabolise branched‐chain amino acids (BCAAs). Three metabolites of BCAAs isovalerate, 2‐methylbutyrate, and isobutyrate were used to treat D‐gal induced aging mice. The results showed that these treatments could delay aging in mice by providing health benefits in reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, improving muscle capacity, reversing brain acetylcholine levels, and regulating blood glucose. The mechanism was preliminarily explored by combining the gut microbiota metagenome and faecal serum metabolome. Parabacteroides merdae altered the species composition and structure of the gut microbiota in mice. Increasing the abundance of beneficial bacteria, such as Bifidobacterium pseudolongum. Three metabolites affects the gut microbiota and the body's pathways of protein and improves the overall health through a variety of signaling pathways. Overall, regulating the gut microbiota involved in branched‐chain amino acid metabolism to bring health benefits may be a new way of reversing aging.
Randomized Controlled Trials of Psilocybin‐Assisted Therapy in the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder: Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Authors: Menon Vikas , Ramamurthy Parthasarathy , Venu Sandesh , Andrade Chittaranjan 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTIntroductionThere is growing interest in the use of psychedelic‐assisted therapy (PAT) for major depressive disorder (MDD), including treatment‐resistant depression. We used randomized controlled trial (RCT) data to compare summary estimates of change in depression ratings with PAT versus comparator treatments in MDD. We also compared response and remission rates, and adverse effects.MethodsWe searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register for Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and SCOPUS from inception till April 2024. Our primary efficacy outcome was 1‐week (or nearest) between‐group change in depression ratings. Secondary efficacy outcomes were changes in depression ratings at days 2, 14, and 42 (or nearest) and study‐defined response and remission rates at week 1 (or nearest). Safety outcomes were reported adverse effects. We pooled outcomes in random‐effects meta‐analyses using standardized mean difference (SMD; Hedges g) for continuous outcomes and risk ratio (RR) for categorical outcomes.ResultsWe found 6 eligible RCTs (pooled N = 427), all on psilocybin. The pooled SMD for 1‐week between‐group change in depression ratings was −0.72 [95% CI, −0.95 to −0.49; I2 = 17%; 5 RCTs; n = 403], favouring PAT; results were similar at days 2, 14, and 42. The response [RR = 3.42; 95% CI, 2.35–4.97; I2 = 0%; 4 RCTs; n = 373] and remission [RR = 3.66; 95% CI, 2.26–5.92; I2 = 0%; 4 RCTs; n = 373] rates also favored PAT. The PAT group had a small but significantly increased risk of developing any adverse event [RR = 1.20; 95% CI, 1.01–1.42; I2 = 43%; 4 RCTs; n = 373] and a significantly higher risk of experiencing headache [RR = 1.78; 95% CI, 1.10–2.86; I2 = 52%; 4 RCTs; n = 373] and dizziness [RR = 6.52; 95% CI, 1.19–35.87; I2 = 0%; 3 RCTs; n = 269]. Low heterogeneity characterized most analyses and findings were similar in sensitivity analyses.ConclusionAntidepressant effects of psilocybin‐assisted therapy are superior (with at least medium effect sizes) to comparator interventions for at least up to 6 weeks postintervention.
A literature review of model fit and model comparisons with confirmatory factor analysis: Formalizing the informal in organizational science
Authors: Howard Matt C. , Boudreaux Melanie , Cogswell Joshua , Manix Kelly G. , Oglesby Matthew T. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractResearchers often stray from recommendations provided by simulation studies when conducting confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), causing unwieldy applications of the analysis and diminished confidence in published results. We introduce three particularly important informal practices associated with (1) alternative interpretations of model fit, (2) the use of inadvisable combinations of fit indices, and (3) the failure to conduct effective model comparisons. We then review over 2000 CFAs in premier organizational science journals. Our results support that researchers widely engage in all three informal practices. To address this tension, we (1) formalize modern interpretations of model fit by providing percentile ranges of indices in published articles, such that researchers can make relative and continuous assessments of model fit. We (2) emphasize the importance of assessing multiple recommended fit indices together to provide complete depictions of model soundness. Lastly, we (3) demonstrate the necessity to perform appropriate model comparisons, including the assessment of more complex models.
Association between attitudes toward wildlife and patterns of risk of human–wildlife conflict near Giant Panda National Park
Authors: Qiu Lan , Dai Qiang , Wang Yihong , Zhang Zejun , Yang Zhisong , Qi Dunwu , Gu Haijun , Gu Xiaodong , Yang Xuyu , Wei Wei 
Published: December 2024

AbstractHuman–wildlife conflict (HWC) is an escalating humanitarian issue and a conservation concern. In terms of protection and management, areas at high risk of HWC are not necessarily afforded the same resources as areas prioritized for protection. To improve allocation of limited protection resources and HWC mitigation efficiency, we determined management priorities based on HWC risk and people's attitudes toward wildlife around the Giant Panda National Park. We constructed an ensemble species distribution model with 1959 species’ distribution loci and 337 conflict event records. This model was used to simulate the spatial distribution patterns of HWC risk and to evaluate the influence of diverse environmental factors. A survey of people's attitudes toward wildlife was conducted in 155 villages around the Giant Panda National Park. Priority areas for HWC management were concentrated near protected areas, where wildlife habitats and populations were recovering and expanding. We obtained 947 questionnaires, which showed that some residents were highly aware of conservation and had a high tolerance for wildlife, even when they were living in areas at high risk of HWC. However, people who had encountered conflicts with wild boar were more likely to have negative attitudes toward other wildlife, even giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca). Thus, HWC may lead to the generalization of negative attitudes toward wildlife conservation. In our study area, environmental (e.g., building fences and changing crop types) and social measures (e.g., insurance and ecocompensation) have been implemented to mitigate HWC. Our results can provide an important basis for the allocation of compensation resources and improvement of HWC management in areas of high conservation priority. Future studies should further explore how to develop more personalized HWC management plans based on the characteristics of different regions.
Ubiquitin‐Proteasome System in Periodontitis: Mechanisms and Clinical Implications
Authors: Ma Yilin , Jia Ruiwei , Chen Shuhong , Ma Jun , Yin Lei , Pan Xingbei , He Yunuo , Wu Tong , Zhao Zheyu , Ma Lulu , Wu Shengzhuang , Wang Huining , Liang Guang , Huang Shengbin , Sun Xiaoyu 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTThe progression of periodontitis, a bacteria‐driven inflammatory and bone‐destructive disease, involves myriad cellular and molecular mechanisms. Protein regulation significantly influences the pathogenesis and management of periodontitis. However, research regarding its regulatory role in periodontitis remains relatively limited. The ubiquitin‐proteasome system (UPS), which mainly involves ubiquitination by E3 ubiquitin ligases (E3s) and deubiquitination by deubiquitinating enzymes (DUBs), is the primary intracellular and non‐lysosomal mechanism of protein degradation. Recent studies have provided compelling evidence to support the involvement of UPS in periodontitis progression. Increasing evidence indicated that E3s, such as CUL3, Nedd4‐2, Synoviolin, FBXL19, PDLIM2, TRIMs and TRAFs, modulate inflammatory responses and bone resorption in periodontitis through multiple classical signalling pathways, including NLRP3, GSDMD, NF‐κB, Wnt/β‐catenin and Nrf2. Meanwhile, DUBs, including OTUD1, A20, CYLD, UCH‐L1 and USPs, also broadly modulate periodontitis progression by regulating signalling pathways such as NF‐κB, Wnt/β‐catenin, NLRP3, and BMP2. Therefore, the modulation of E3s and DUBs has proven to be an effective therapy against periodontitis. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the regulatory role of ubiquitinating and deubiquitinating enzymes in periodontitis progression and the underlying mechanisms. Finally, we summarise several chemical and genetic methods that regulate UPS enzymes and pave the way for the development of targeted therapies for periodontitis.
Bactogram: Spatial Analysis of Bacterial Colonisation in Epidermal Wounds
Authors: Wallblom Karl , Forsberg Fredrik , Lundgren Sigrid , Fisher Jane , Cardoso José , Petruk Ganna , Strömdahl Ann‐Charlotte , Saleh Karim , Puthia Manoj , Schmidtchen Artur 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTSkin barrier damage and subsequent development of harmful microbiota contribute to conditions such as wound infections, atopic dermatitis and chronic wounds, which impact millions of people globally and pose a significant economic burden on healthcare systems. Established microbial sampling methods, such as swabs and tissue biopsies, provide limited information on the spatial distribution of bacteria. We here describe a new method that produces a visual map of the distribution of cultivable bacteria, denoted ‘Bactogram’, across the whole wound and surrounding skin, suitable for image‐based quantification. As part of an exploratory endpoint in a clinical trial we applied the Bactogram method to 48 suction blister wounds in 24 healthy volunteers. Bacteria developed in all wounds, predominantly on the skin under the dressing and near wound edges. Two quantification methods, based on visual scoring and image analysis, demonstrated high inter‐, and intra‐rater agreement and were used to characterise bacterial re‐colonisation during epidermal wound healing. We also demonstrated proof of concept that the method can be used with chromogenic agar to enable spatial identification of pathogenic bacterial species, such as Staphylococcus aureus. In conclusion, this study introduces a simple method for sampling bacteria over large areas and generating a bacterial map that can identify spatial variations in bacterial composition and abundance in skin and wound conditions.Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT05378997
Recurrent primary cutaneous marginal zone lymphoma: a comparative study of initial tumours, recurrences, and outcomes in 61 patients
Authors: Beltzung Fanny , Beylot‐Barry Marie , Battistella Maxime , Ram‐Wolff Caroline , de Masson Adèle , Cayuela Jean‐Michel , Balme Brigitte , Donzel Marie , Dalle Stéphane , Grange Florent , Lamant Laurence , Boulinguez Serge , Lorton Marie‐Hélène , Jeudy Géraldine , Ortonne Nicolas , Ingen‐Housz‐Oro Saskia , Carlotti Agnès , Franck Nathalie , Schneider Sophie , Pham‐Ledard Anne , Bidet Audrey , Vergara Rémi , Dubus Pierre , Caumont Charline , Amintas Samuel , Vergier Béatrice 
Published: December 2024

AimsPrimary cutaneous marginal zone lymphoma (PCMZL) is considered a lymphoproliferative disorder (International Consensus Classification, ICC) or an overt lymphoma (WHO‐HAEM5). Seeking evidence for a reactive process or true lymphoma, we retrieved recurrent PCMZLs from the French Study Group of Cutaneous Lymphoma (GFELC) database.MethodsHistology, phenotype (light‐chain restriction, immunoglobulin, and immune‐receptor translocation‐associated protein‐1 [IRTA1] expression) and B‐cell clonality at diagnosis and recurrence were compared according to recurrence site (local, locoregional, or distant) and outcomes.ResultsInitial lesions of the 61 patients (mean age 52) were mostly isolated on the trunk (48%) and classified T1 (70%). Times to first recurrence for local, locoregional, and distant recurrences, were 20, 29, and 37 months, respectively. Light‐chain restriction type did not differ significantly between local/locoregional recurrences and distal recurrences (P = 0.06; n = 60). The same B‐cell clones were identified for 23/42 local/locoregional recurrences, while 5/19 distant recurrences showed different clonal profiles (P = 0.0003). No tumour expressed IRTA1. Fifty‐eight tumours were heavy‐chain (IgG/IgG4) class‐switched PCMZLs and 3 IgM+/IgD– PCMZLs. All IgM+ tumours underwent either transformation (skin or brain) into diffuse large B‐cell lymphomas (DLBCLs) and extracutaneous spreading.ConclusionAs suggested by WHO‐HAEM5, immunoglobulin phenotype assessment (IgM alongside IgD) appears to be a possible valuable tool in the initial diagnosis of PCMZL to differentiate between the indolent class‐switched PCMZL (IgM‐negative) and IgM+ (IgD–) PCMZL, which has an uncertain prognosis. The variation in B‐cell rearrangements and light chain restriction observed in distant recurrences of PCMZL may suggest different antigen‐driven stimulation processes.