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Aspergillus nidulansTranscription Factor BrlA is Utilized in a Conidiation-Independent Response to Cell-Wall Stress
Authors: Edwards Harley , Zavorskas Joseph , Huso Walker , Doan Alexander G. , Grey Kelsey , Lee JungHun , Morse Meredith , Wilkinson Heather H. , Ebbole Danniel , Shaw Brian D. , Harris Steven D. , Srivastava Ranjan , Marten Mark R. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractUnder synchronized conidiation, over 2500 gene products show differential expression, including transcripts for bothbrlAandabaA, which increase steadily over time. In contrast, during wall-stress induced by the echinocandin micafungin, thebrlAtranscript is upregulated while theabaAtranscript is not. In addition, whenmpkA(last protein kinase in the cell wall integrity signaling pathway) is deleted,brlAexpression is not upregulated in response to wall stress. Together, these data imply BrlA may play a role in a cellular stress-response which is independent of the canonical BrlA-mediated conidiation pathway. To test this hypothesis, we performed a genome-wide search and found 332 genes with a putative BrlA response element (BRE) in their promoter region. From this set, we identified 28 genes which were differentially expressed in response to wall-stress, but not during synchronized conidiation. This set included seven gene products whose homologues are involved in transmembrane transport and 14 likely to be involved in secondary metabolite biosynthesis. We selected six of these genes for further examination and find that they all show altered expression behavior in thebrlAdeletion strain. Together, these data support the idea that BrlA plays a role in various biological processes outside asexual development.ImportanceTheAspergillus nidulanstranscription factor BrlA is widely accepted as a master regulator of conidiation. Here, we show that in addition to this function BrlA appears to play a role in responding to cell-wall stress. We note that this has not been observed outsideA. nidulans. Further, BrlA-mediated conidiation is highly conserved acrossAspergillusspecies, so this new functionality is likely relevant in otherAspergilli. We identified several transmembrane transporters that have altered transcriptional responses to cell-wall stress in abrlAdeletion mutant. Based on our observation, together with what is known about thebrlAgene locus’ regulation, we identifybrlAβas the likely intermediary in function ofbrlAin the response to cell-wall stress.
Development and evaluation of an enhanced haptic-based virtual reality flight simulator for stratospheric airships
Authors: Rostami Mohsen , Kamoonpuri Jafer Mujtaba , Pradhan Pratik , Chung Joon 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
The ground control station (GCS) is an important part of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) which provides the facility for human control. In previous work, the authors developed an enhanced virtual reality GCS (VR-GCS) for airships. Here, the authors incorporated haptic gloves to control the aerial vehicle with the use of a virtual controller defined within the virtual environment.

Design/methodology/approach
The VR headset was connected to the haptics and the flight simulation tool. The VR headset was used to visualize basic flight simulation while the vehicle was controlled via the haptic gloves and a virtual controller defined in the virtual environment. Here, using the previous experience, the position and orientation data from the VR headset was sent to the FlightGear flight simulator (FGFS) via extensible markup language codes. This was used to drive the heads-up-display (HUD) as well within the VR headset. Then, the inputs from the pilot on the virtual controller were sent to the FGFS using an embedded code. To accurately simulate the final goal of deploying the haptic-based VR solution to monitor and pilot the airship in beyond visual line-of-sight scenarios, a VR application was developed using the Unity game engine. Finally, the integration of VR, haptics and FGFS was performed using another embedded code.

Findings
A test procedure was conducted with a similar rating technique based on the NASA TLX questionnaire that identifies the pilot’s spare mental capacity when completing an assigned task to assure the comfortability of the proposed haptics VR-HMD (HVR-HMD). Accordingly, 10 users participated in the test and a comparison has been made for the aircraft control using the physical remote control (RC) controller and the virtual one. The results from the repeated measures analysis of variance and Tukey’s honestly significant difference post hoc tests revealed significant differences in mental demand, physical demand, effort and frustration across the different simulation conditions. Notably, the HVR-HMD system significantly lowered workload and frustration levels compared to both the desktop and VR-HMD setups, underscoring its effectiveness as a training tool. Results from the NASA TLX questionnaire showed that the current iteration of the system is ideal for training amateur users to replace traditional RC controllers by using similar virtual systems in a safe and immersive environment.

Originality/value
Such an advanced portable system may increase the situational awareness of pilots and allow them to complete flights with the same data transmission procedures using virtual systems in simulation.
Marx's original theoretical contributions to Das Kapital
Authors: Li Jianping 
Published: November 2024

PurposeThis paper expounds three theoretical contributions of Das Kapital from a new perspective.Design/methodology/approachFirst, Karl Marx’s scientific labor theory of value encompasses both abstract and concrete forms; second, the dialectics in Das Kapital serves not only as a methodology but as a theory, and the third is the organic structure of Das Kapital, hailed as “a triumph of German science”.FindingsThe organic structure of Marx’s Das Kapital is not only a remarkable achievement of German science but also a brilliant accomplishment of human science that is hard for future generations to surpass. It serves as an exemplar and illuminates the path and objectives for constructing a scientific system of political economy with Chinese characteristics.Originality/valueThese three theoretical contributions have practical guiding significance in the research on the socialist market economy and the construction of the socialist political economy system with Chinese characteristics.
Interest-bearing capital and monetary policy: a heterogeneous agent Marxian model
Authors: Qiao Xiaonan 
Published: November 2024

PurposeIn terms of understanding the new issues emerging in the practice of monetary policies and how to evaluate the latest theories of monetary policy, this paper proposes referring to Das Kapital and developing a monetary policy theory grounded in Marxist political economy.Design/methodology/approachBased on the discussion of interest-bearing capital in Das Kapital and using a heterogeneous agent model, this paper tries to explain the determining mechanism of interest rate, leverage ratio, and asset price.FindingsThe research finds that if there are differences in the techniques possessed by capital, the resulting disparities in production efficiency will lead to differences in profit rates and further influence the functional choices of capital in the movement of social total capital. Thus, with the formation of lending relationships, interest rates, leverage ratios, and asset prices will be endogenously determined simultaneously. Moreover, as the degree of technological diffusion influences the industrial capitalists’ willingness to take loans as well as the level of profit rates, there may be counter-cyclical changes in the returns on productive investment and financial investment at different stages of the technology life cycle, contributing to diverting funds out of the real economy. Besides, this paper discusses the challenges, tools, and goals of monetary policy within the credit money system.Originality/valueClarify the intrinsic mechanism of the functional differentiation of capital determined by heterogeneous technologies and exogenous capital-labor relation and analyze the impact of capital differentiation on the economy.
An incremental software defect detection model based on support vector machine
Authors: Zaibi Dorra , Salhi Maroua , Tbarki Khaoula , Ksantini Riadh 
Published: November 2024

Purpose(1) developing a dynamic and progressive software defect prediction model to successfully manage novel and huge amounts of software defect data and lessen the computational time. (2) to avoid the great diminish of static batch learning algorithms efficiency once the amount of data achieves a certain level.Design/methodology/approachThis study explores the proficiency of the incremental classification based approach to elaborate anincremental software defect prediction system which helps recognizing and treating real-time software data streams.FindingsThe proposed method, as demonstrated by experimental results, is clearly competitive with the relevant two-class classifiers currently in use for software defect diagnosis. Detailed experimental findings clearly demonstrated the performance and efficiency of the suggested software defect detection approach: Incremental Discriminant-based Support Vector Machine (IDSVM) to differentiate between defective and non-defective objects.Originality/valueTo the best of our knowledge, this is the first a real-time prediction method that investigates incremental classification in software defect prediction research
Fashion cloth image categorization and retrieval with enhanced intensity using SURF and CNN approach
Authors: Kaur Navneet , Pandey Shreelekha , Kalra Nidhi 
Published: November 2024

PurposeThe attraction of online shopping has raised the demand for customized image searches, mainly in the fashion industry. Daily updates in this industry increase the size of the clothing database at a rapid rate. Hence, it is crucial to design an efficient and fast image retrieval system owing to the short-listing of images depending upon various parameters such as color, pattern, material used, style, etc.Design/methodology/approachThis manuscript introduces an improved algorithm for the retrieval of images. The inherited quality of images is first enhanced through intensity modification and morphological operations achieved with the help of a light adjustment algorithm, followed by the speeded up robust feature (SURF) extraction and convolutional neural networks (CNN).FindingsThe results are validated under three performance parameters (precision, recall and accuracy) on a DeepFashion dataset. The proposed approach helps to extract the most relevant images from a larger dataset based on scores conferred by multiple cloth features to meet the demands of real-world applications. The efficiency of the proposed work is deduced from its effectiveness in comparison to existing works, as measured by performance parameters including precision, recall and F1 score. Further, it is also evaluated against other recent techniques on the basis of performance metrics.Originality/valueThe presented work is particularly advantageous in the fashion industry for creating precise categorization and retrieving visually appealing photographs from a diverse library based on different designs, patterns and fashion trends. The proposed approach is quite better than the other existing ML/DL-based approaches for image retrieval and classification. This further reflects a significant improvement in customized image retrieval in the field of the fashion industry.
Leader trustworthiness and intrapreneurial behaviour in the manufacturing industry: the roles of psychological safety and psychological availability
Authors: Ansong Abraham , Adu Peter , Ansong Linda Obeng , Andoh Raphael Papa Kweku 
Published: November 2024

PurposeThe main purpose of the study was to analyse the mediating effects of psychological safety (PS) and psychological availability (PA) on the relationship between leader trustworthiness (LT) and intrapreneurial behaviour (IB) among employees from the manufacturing industry in Ghana.Design/methodology/approachA sample of 291 who were employees from five manufacturing companies in the industrial hub of Ghana provided data for the study. A closed-ended questionnaire, specifically a seven-point Likert-type scale, was the instrument used for the data collection. The seven hypotheses developed were tested using a structural equation model.FindingsThe study established that LT was related to PS and PA but not IB. Like PS, PA was found to be related to IB. Similarly, both PS and PA were related to IB. Again, both PS and PA fully mediated the relationship between LT and IB. Also, gender had a confounding effect on IB.Practical implicationsLT yields direct positive outcomes such as PS and PA as well as indirect IB for employees and organisations. For organisations, especially in the manufacturing sector, to have employees who are psychologically safe, psychologically available and intrapreneurial, there should be a focus on trustworthy leaders. The leaders should be encouraged to be transparent and communicate by way of their actions and inactions and trustworthy values. Leadership training, colleague supervisor support and participation in professional and or management development programmes should be used to acquire trustworthy values.Originality/valueThis study investigated the mediating roles of PS and PA on the relationship between LT and IB among employees of manufacturing firms in Ghana, which has not received the needed attention in the literature despite the challenges manufacturing firms encounter.
Examination of the effects of innovative work behavior and leadership support on employees
Authors: Adiguzel Zafer , Sonmez Cakir Fatma , Kucukoglu Irem 
Published: November 2024

PurposeThe purpose of the study is to examine the effects of innovative working behavior and leader support of employees in marketing and advertising companies, one of the sectors where creative ideas and innovative thoughts are common.Design/methodology/approachWithin the scope of the research, a questionnaire was applied to 443 authorized employees working in marketing and advertising companies headquartered in Istanbul in order to examine innovative work behavior and leader support. The collected data were analyzed using the SmartPLS 3.3.9 package program.FindingsAs a result of the analysis of the collected data, it is supported by hypotheses that innovative work behavior and leadership support have positive effects on employees.Research limitations/implicationsIt is not possible to make generalizations because a questionnaire was administered to 443 authorized employees working in marketing and advertising companies whose research centers are located in Istanbul. However, it should be taken into account as a source to provide a basic idea for future research.Practical implicationsAs a result of the analysis of the data collected from the marketing and advertising sectors, where creativity and innovation are common, it can be explained that innovative work behavior has positive effects, and that the positive effects continue with the effect of leader support on innovative work behaviors.Originality/valueThe research is original since it is carried out in marketing and advertising companies where traditional activities are not accepted, constantly innovative ideas and thoughts are stated and innovative behavior of employees is important in terms of raising awareness.
Impact of fit between knowledge potential and organizational routine updating on subsidiaries’ new product development performance
Authors: Yan Le , Li Wei , Hou Jiawen , Tan Shizheng 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
This study aims to examine new product development (NPD) performance to identify effective knowledge update strategies and assess the impact of environmental uncertainty on these dynamics. It aims to understand how different knowledge potentials and organizational routines interact to enhance product outcomes. The specific subsidiary context enriches understanding by identifying challenges and opportunities that are not typically visible in broader organizational studies.

Design/methodology/approach
A survey of 310 business managers was conducted to measure their knowledge potential and organizational routine updating. The hypotheses were tested using hierarchical regression analysis to determine the optimal combinations of knowledge and practice updates for NPD performance.

Findings
Results indicate that both knowledge potential and organizational routine updating significantly enhance subsidiary performance. Specifically, knowledge accumulation paired with routine creation and knowledge difference paired with routine revision optimally boosts product development. Moreover, this study reveals an inverted U-shaped relationship between environmental uncertainty and the effectiveness of these combinations, suggesting a complex interplay that affects NPD performance.

Originality/value
This study enhances understanding of NPD performance by integrating resource concordance theory with empirical analysis of knowledge and organizational strategy adaptations. It underscores the moderating role of environmental uncertainty, offering new theoretical insights into enhancing product development performance. Although the focus on subsidiaries limits broader applicability, it provides valuable insights into the nuanced NPD dynamics in these specific entities, suggesting avenues for future research to expand this study’s findings across different organizational types.
The conceptualization of the dimensionality of corporate communication management: a systematic literature review
Authors: Baz Lide , Agirre-Aramburu Izaskun , Azanza Garazi 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to develop a conceptual framework for comprehending and identifying the dimensions of corporate communication management (CCM) over time. To achieve this objective, it synthesizes existing research and reviews the literature on the dimensionality of CCM.

Design/methodology/approach
Using a literature search on Web of Science (WoS), a total of 17 articles from 8 referred journals and international conferences published from 2012 to 2022 are systematically reviewed employing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework.

Findings
It has been found that despite the growing interest in CCM, academic literature on CCM is limited. The results highlight that there is a nonuniformity in terminology within the field and that the most repeated dimensions are media relations, dimensions related to strategy, corporate advertising, public relations, investor relations, employee communication, public affairs and internal communication. However, an overview of the findings allows for the proposal of an integrative framework for CCM.

Originality/value
The paper offers a thorough compilation of publications on the dimensionality of CCM and categorizes them based on various attributes. This outcome aims to assist researchers and corporate communication practitioners by elucidating the subject matter through the conceptualization of CCM dimensions. The study underscores the necessity for future research utilizing quantitative or mixed-method approaches to further develop the concepts examined, thereby contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of the dimensions and applications of CCM.
Blurred limits and threat of isolation? Employees’ fears in transition to self-determined organization
Authors: Kantola Jenni , Kinnunen Juha P. 
Published: November 2024

PurposeToday’s organizations face constant structural and cultural changes at an accelerated pace, with a growing focus on self-determination to improve employee motivation and organizational performance. The shift toward a self-determined organizational culture allows employees greater autonomy in making decisions related to their work which are found to provide many positive organizational- and individual-level outcomes. However, adapting to an autonomous work culture is a complex process and demands cognitive capacity, which is especially challenging for those who have previously experienced low autonomy in their work. Consequently, individuals are found to experience mixed feelings as they make sense of ongoing changes and fear potential dangers that change entails. The purpose of the present study is to understand what employees perceive as frightening in a self-determined organizational culture, which is generally associated with a positive image and that so many organizations are increasingly leaning to in that direction.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, we collected ten in-depth-interviews from employees from a case company, Finnish financial services company that was undergoing an organizational change toward a self-determined organizational culture. We approached data from grounded theory perspective that revealed that fear was explicit in participants’ narration, which then led us to focus on fears. By applying the Gioia method to the analysis, we recognized how individuals made sense of change through fears.FindingsIn our findings, we recognized that individuals made sense of the change in an organization’s culture through processing fears on three levels: fears of doing, being, and becoming. This revealed that individuals do not fear an organization’s cultural change only because they need to adjust to new ways of working but because they themselves must change too. While individuals are experiencing enormous changes at work, they are engaging in a process where they try to make sense of expectations and struggle to create new meanings and behaviors. Expressing worries of an organization’s actions and development can be one way of distancing oneself from the change while evaluating one´s own position.Originality/valueThis study provides an understanding of an ongoing organizational culture change in the context of a transition to a self-determined organizational culture. Although the benefits of self-determined organizing and culture have been strongly emphasized, this study points out the challenges that an increase in autonomy causes among employees and how demanding the process in adapting to a new culture can be.