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Unlocking the secrets of family firms: exploring dialogue capacity through a secularization perspective in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Authors: Thaller Johannes , Feldbauer-Durstmüller Birgit , Pernsteiner Helmut , Wolf Tanja 
Published: September 2024

AbstractFamily firms (FFs) are characterized by their unique emphasis on specific beliefs and values (BaV). Although literature acknowledges the significance of BaV for firm behavior and management decisions, little is known about their religious and secular sources. Following secularization theory and post-secular society, the impact of religion in developed societies such as the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) remains ambiguous, challenged by both secularization and religious revival. We address this research gap by exploring the religious and secular sources of BaV through FFs’ dialogue capacity. Our qualitative-empirical study builds on semi-structured interviews with 21 large FFs from the DACH region, covering mostly family CEOs, and secondary data. Using an inductive approach, we identify FFs where religion remains significant, even as their dialogue capacity undergoes transformation. Secularization necessitates that religious sources to adapt to the secular business context. Thus, our findings do not conform to the open dialogue claimed by post-secular society. Additionally, the proposed dichotomous separation into a religious sphere and a secular sphere does not correspond to the actual landscape of FFs. Instead, three different shades of FFs emerge, which demonstrate unique dynamics in their dialogue capacity. This paper provides novel in-depth insights on BaV in FFs and is among the first empirical studies on secularization and post-secular society from a business perspective. Furthermore, it contributes a process model of FFs’ dialogue capacity and proposes avenues for further research.
From process to product: exploring microbial diversity in paints
Authors: Mutschlechner Mira , Gstir Ronald , Schöbel Harald , Rössler Albert , Lass-Flörl Cornelia , Bach Katrin 
Published: September 2024

AbstractAlthough water-based paint is increasingly being advocated as environmentally friendly, it is more susceptible to biodeterioration during processing, preparation, and storage. Therefore, sufficient proactive measures are urgently needed to control and prevent microbial contamination along the production chain. The experimental setup comprised the investigation of the paints (e.g., pH, water content, FTIR) as well as the isolation and identification of bacterial and fungal contaminants via Sanger sequencing and MALDI-TOF MS. We identified well-known paint degraders such as Bacillus and Pseudomonas spp., however also less frequently abundant species like Rhodococcus. While the diversity within gram-negative bacteria turned out to be higher compared with gram-positive ones, the latter were predominant in paint and their immediate ambience, indicating that they are more resistant toward the applied measures. Our results emphasize the need for manufacturers to apply tailored measures against paint spoilage as a prerequisite for further product- and production-specific preservation concepts.
An anti-money laundering authority for the European Union: a new center of gravity in AML enforcement
Authors: Tosza Stanisław , Voordeckers Olivier 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The establishment of an Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) heralds a milestone in the European Union’s (EU) institutional framework for the enforcement of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) rules. This contribution explores the competence and powers of the new AML/CFT supervisor. While AMLA is a true enforcement actor with investigative and sanctioning powers to address breaches of AML/CFT requirements, the scope of AMLA’s enforcement powers will be limited. AMLA will nevertheless have an important regulatory impact and it will enhance the fight against cross-border financial crime by supporting the work of other bodies and agencies in the field.
The Role of Thioredoxin System in Shank3 Mouse Model of Autism
Authors: Bazbaz Wisam , Kartawy Maryam , Hamoudi Wajeha , Ojha Shashank Kumar , Khaliulin Igor , Amal Haitham 
Published: September 2024

AbstractAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication, repetitive behaviors, and restricted interests. Unfortunately, the underlying molecular mechanism behind ASD remains unknown. It has been reported that oxidative and nitrosative stress are strongly linked to ASD. We have recently found that nitric oxide (NO•) and its products play an important role in this disorder. One of the key proteins associated with NO• is thioredoxin (Trx). We hypothesize that the Trx system is altered in the Shank3 KO mouse model of autism, which may lead to a decreased activity of the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), resulting in oxidative stress, and thus, contributing to ASD-related phenotypes. To test this hypothesis, we conducted in vivo behavioral studies and used primary cortical neurons derived from the Shank3 KO mice and human SH-SY5Y cells with SHANK3 mutation. We showed significant changes in the levels and activity of Trx redox proteins in the Shank3 KO mice. A Trx1 inhibitor PX-12 decreased Trx1 and Nrf2 expression in wild-type mice, causing abnormal alterations in the levels of synaptic proteins and neurotransmission markers, and an elevation of nitrosative stress. Trx inhibition resulted in an ASD-like behavioral phenotype, similar to that of Shank3 KO mice. Taken together, our findings confirm the strong link between the Trx system and ASD pathology, including the increased oxidative/nitrosative stress, and synaptic and behavioral deficits. The results of this study may pave the way for identifying novel drug targets for ASD.
Metastatic Intestinal Adenocarcinoma: A Rare Case Involving the Mandible
Authors: Modak Baishakhi , Chandrashekar Chetana , Kudva Adarsh , Radhakrishnan Raghu 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Background
Metastatic intestinal adenocarcinoma involving the mandible is rare, posing diagnostic challenges because of its unusual presentation.

Case presentation
A 55-year-old male presented with a rapidly growing mass in the right mandible, accompanied by facial asymmetry and vestibular obliteration. Histopathological examinations revealed features consistent with adenocarcinoma. Immunohistochemical analysis supported the diagnosis of intestinal adenocarcinoma, with subsequent metastasis confirmed by PET scan findings.

Diagnosis
The lesion was conclusively diagnosed as intestinal adenocarcinoma metastasizing to the mandible.

Management
The patient pursued treatment at a government facility, leading to a loss of follow-up.
The Principle of Total Evidence: Justification and Political Significance
Authors: Schurz Gerhard 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe principle of total evidence says that one should conditionalize one’s degrees of belief on one’s total evidence. In the first part, I propose a justification of this principle in terms of its epistemic optimality. The justification is based on a proof of I. J. Good and embedded into a new account of epistemology based on optimality-justifications. In the second part, I discuss an apparent conflict between the principle of total evidence and the political demands of anti-discrimination. These demands require, for example, that information about the sex of the applicant for a job should not be included in the relevant evidence. I argue that if one assesses the applicant’s qualification in terms of those properties that are directly causally relevant for the job performance, then properties that are merely indirectly relevant, such as sex, race, or age, are screened off, i.e., become irrelevant. So, the apparent conflict disappears.
Good data relations key to Indigenous research sovereignty: A case study from Nunatsiavut
Authors: Ortenzi Kate M. , Flowers Veronica L. , Pamak Carla , Saunders Michelle , Schmidt Jörn O. , Bailey Megan 
Published: September 2024

AbstractAlthough researchers are committed to Indigenous data sovereignty in principle, they fall short in returning data and results to communities in which or with whom they conduct their research. This results in a misalignment in benefits of research toward researchers and settler institutions and away from Indigenous communities. To explore this, we conducted a case study analyzing the rate researchers returned data to Nunatsiavut, an autonomous area claimed by Inuit of Labrador, Canada. We assessed the data return rate for all research approved by the Nunatsiavut Government Research Advisory Committee between 2011 and 2021. In two-thirds of projects, researchers did not return the data they had collected. Based on our results and their contextualization with researchers and Nunatsiavut Research Centre staff members, we compiled recommendations for researchers, academia, government bodies, funding bodies, and Indigenous research governance boards. These recommendations aim to facilitate data return, thus putting data sovereignty into practice.
The catalytic wet air oxidation of pharmaceutical wastewater with alkali-activated Mn and Cu composites: preparation of precursors by calcination of kaolin with Mn and Cu
Authors: Christophliemk M. P. , Heponiemi A. , Kangas T. , Hu T. , Prokkola H. , Lassi U. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractIn recent decades, the concentration of pharmaceutical residues and narcotics has increased in municipal wastewater. Decomposing these toxic organic chemicals is challenging and requires new techniques and advanced catalytic materials. Precursors of metal composites were prepared by calcining an aqueous suspension of natural clay–based kaolin with Mn and Cu, binding chemically the active metals to the aluminosilicate frame structure of the precursor. The specific surface area of Mn and Cu composite was 67 m2/g and 81 m2/g, respectively. The mechanical durability was determined in terms of compressive strength, and 3.3 MPa and 3.6 MPa were obtained, respectively. In the CWAO of pharmaceutical wastewater, Mn composite gave the highest conversions of 54% and 46% of the chemical oxygen demand (COD) and total organic carbon (TOC), respectively. Metal composites were mechanically and chemically highly durable, inducing only 1.2 wt.% and 1.4 wt.% mass loss. In CWAO, Mn and Cu composite increased the biodegradation of organic species in the wastewater by 65% and 75%, respectively.
Correlation Between Serum Markers and Midluteal Phase Doppler Assessment of Uterine Arterial Blood Flow in Unexplained Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Authors: Pang Houqing , Xiao Zhun , Huang Zhongying , Hu Ouchan 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
This study aimed to determine changes in uterine artery Doppler parameters in unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss (URPL) and to explore serum markers possibly associated with them. This retrospective case–control study included 107 URPL women and 107 control women. The mean pulsatility index (PI), resistive index (RI), and systolic-to-diastolic values for uterine arteries in URPL women were significantly higher than those in the controls (P < 0.05). The cutoff values of PI and RI differentiating the women with URPL from the controls were confirmed by ROC and Youden’s index. Given a PI cutoff value of 2.6, the prevalence of URPL was significantly elevated in the high-PI group (74.58%) compared with that in the low-PI group (40.65%, P < 0.0001), with sensitivity and specificity of 63% and 69%, respectively. With an RI cutoff value of 0.86, the prevalence of URPL in the high-RI group (65.28%) was significantly elevated compared with that in the low-RI group (42.25%, P = 0.001), with sensitivity and specificity of 66% and 75%, respectively. The levels of serum D-dimers and anticardiolipin antibody (ACA)-IgM in URPL women were significantly higher than those in the controls. A positive correlation existed between the levels of ACA-IgM and uterine artery RI in URPL women (r = 0.43, P < 0.01). These results indicated that URPL women may be at a relatively high risk of a prothrombotic state, and the increased ACA-IgM deserves attention for its role in the elevated uterine artery Doppler parameters in URPL women.
Optimizing the bituminous pavement constructions with waste plastic materials improved the road constructions performance and their future applications
Authors: Pallavi M. Lalitha , Dey Subhashish , Veerendra Ganugula Taraka Naga , Padavala Siva Shanmukha Anjaneya Babu , Manoj Akula Venkata Phani 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe yearly production of plastic garbage is rising in the current environment as a result of the fast population rise. Recycling and reusing plastic trash is essential for sustainable development. The need of the hour is to utilize waste polythene for various supporting reasons since it is not biodegradable. These materials are made of polymers like polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene. Due to the enhanced performance and elimination of the environmental issue, adding plastic waste to flexible pavement has emerged as a desirable choice. A composite material known as bituminous concrete (BC) is often utilized in construction projects such as road paving, airport terminals, and stopover areas. It includes mineral aggregate and black top or bitumen, which are combined, laid down in layers, and then compacted. The bituminous mixture in this research article was combined with plastic to use a chemical stabilizer. The ideal bitumen content is replaced by 0, 15%, 27%, and 36% plastic, as well as the bitumen's weight, stability, and Marshall value to create hypothermal. A linear scale is used to compare the flow rates to the bituminous mixture. The characterization of plastics contains bituminous materials are done by the SEM–EDX, XRD, FTIR and BET analysis. There have been several studies on the addition of trash to bituminous mixes, but this one is focused on the use of plastic waste as a modification in a bitumen binder for flexible pavement. According to research, bituminous mixes containing up to 4 percent plastic waste are excellent for sustainable development.
Effects of nourished beach morphology on storm response
Authors: Cheng Jun , Wang Ping , Royer Elizabeth , Ragusa Dallas , Katwal Shalini , Nocelo Cecilia Limon 
Published: September 2024

AbstractField observations on storm induced beach changes are important to improve our effort on beach management. This study compared storm induced beach changes caused by hurricane Hermine in 2016 (4 years after a beach nourishment) and Tropical Storm Eta in 2020 (2 years after a beach renourishment) along the barrier-island coast of west-central Florida. Pre-Eta beach were 1 to 2 times wider than that of pre-Hermine. Since Hurricane Hermine and TS Eta generated a similar hydrodynamic condition for the study site, comparing beach changes induced by these two storms provides a unique opportunity to investigate the response of different antecedent beach conditions to energetic events. The shore protection effect of beach nourishment is apparently evidenced by the fact that post-Eta shoreline was located seaward of those post-Hermine at half of the beach-profile locations in the study area. The shore protection effect in the subaerial portion of the beach, however, is not obvious for the other half of beach profiles where shoreline positions were retreated to similar locations after these two storms. Instead, their shore protection effect occurred in the sub-aqueous portion of the beach and was indicated by higher sandbar crests located closer to the shoreline, which can dissipate and reduce incoming wave energy. The shoreline elevation needs to be properly defined (Mean High Water vs Mean Low Water line) as it is used as a proxy to represent beach volume loss. For Hermine induced beach change, no significant correlation exists between MHW line change and beach volume loss. While a significant correlation exists between MHW line change and beach volume loss induced by TS Eta. This correlation pattern switched if the shoreline here is defined as mean low water line. For efficient beach/shoreline management, multiple proxies (e.g., sandbar height and location of its crest and trough) in addition to shoreline change should be used to assess the performance of beach nourishment project.
Adopting health revenue cycle management best practices among public or private healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia: a pilot study
Authors: Al Yafi Ola , Albabtain Monirah A. , Arafat Amr , Bin Jassas Abdullatif 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe new era of healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia where all covered beneficiaries will receive valued based medicine with cost effectiveness. Healthcare Transformation in Saudi Arabia: healthcare transformation is aiming to restructure the healthcare providers by Health Sector Transformation Program (HSTP) including revenue cycle management project; which is the core of our study. The literature lacks evidence of scoring systems for health revenue cycle management (HRCM) assessment in Saudi Arabia. We established a gap analysis scoring system to classify healthcare providers’ HRCM readiness. This pilot study aimed to assess the rate of adopting health revenue cycle management best practices among public or private healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia. This pilot study included ten healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia. The providers were assessed during the period from August 2022 to May 2023. The HRCM phases were: contract management, pre-service, time-of-service, and post-service. Contract management and preservice assessment revealed that all of the healthcare providers had missed some or most of their sub-major functions. For time-of-service, all healthcare providers required comprehensive gap analysis and the establishment of policies and procedures. Post-service was assessed in seven healthcare providers but was absent in three. All healthcare providers required training and the activation of reporting protocols and KPIs. Overall, the assessment revealed that one HCP had a low classification, seven had a moderate classification, and two had a high classification. All healthcare providers can be enhanced by training, comprehensive gap analysis, implementing policies and procedures with ongoing monitoring. Additionally, patient satisfaction research and the development of IT/technical solutions.
Morphological variation in first-formed shells of the Ordovician Paucicrura–Diceromyonia brachiopod lineage of North America
Authors: Rogal Rosemary C. C. , Sproat Colin D. 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
First-formed shells of several species of Dalmanellidae (Brachiopoda) from the Ordovician (Katian) of North America were measured and compared: Cincinnetina multisecta, Diceromyonia tersa, Diceromyonia storeya, Paucicrura corpulenta, Paucicrura rogata, and Paucicrura sillimani. Sizes and structures of the first-formed shells suggest that members of this family had planktotrophic subadults, with some species showing indications of only an unshelled larval stage and others showing both a larval stage and a shelled juvenile stage. This differs from modern rhynchonelliformean brachiopods, which all possess only a lecithotrophic larval stage. The range of sizes of first-formed shells of most studied species are similar, but P. sillimani of Baffin Island, Canada (middle Katian), has a significantly larger first-formed shell that formed during an extended juvenile stage. This may have enabled the species to colonize newly exploitable habitats during an interval of rapid sea level rise in Laurentia during the Katian. This plasticity of developmental modes in the Dalmanellidae shows not only that using distantly related modern brachiopods as an analog for extinct Paleozoic lineages may be misleading, but also that development can vary within a single lineage and that timing of developmental stages should not be considered a reliable character for use in phylogenetic studies of brachiopods.
RADIOCARBON MORTAR DATING INTERCOMPARISON MODIS2—APPROACH FROM THE ZAGREB RADIOCARBON LABORATORY, CROATIA
Authors: Sironić Andreja , Cherkinsky Alexander , Štrukil Vjekoslav , Borković Damir , Barešić Jadranka , Krajcar Bronić Ines 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACTThe Second International Mortar Dating Intercomparison Study (MODIS2) took place in 2020. Three mortar samples from different sites and chronologies were distributed among various research groups in form of bulk mortar and grain fraction smaller than 150 µm. This is the first time the Zagreb Radiocarbon Laboratory, with support of the Center of Applied Isotope Studies, University of Georgia, took part in the international mortar intercomparison. The initial approach of the Laboratory to mortar dating was to separate 32–63 µm grain fraction and collect three CO2 gas portions by sequential dissolution with acid. After checking the 14C date trends of the gas portions, which should be ascending with later fractions, the one for the first and shortest gas portion was reported as the age of the mortar. However, the first gas portion might not be true age of the mortar, since it still might contain some “dead” carbon. Therefore, data extrapolation from the first two initial CO2 portions was also conducted on the results, but not reported to the intercomparison. Though in general, all the intercomparison reported dates fit the expected historical ages, for one sample, the extrapolated result showed a better match to the historical data.
Relationship between serum vitamin D levels and thyroid- and parathyroid-related diseases: a Mendelian randomisation study
Authors: Zhang Lirong , Hu Congting , Lin Xinmiao , Lin Huiting , Wu Wenhua , Cai Jiaqin , Sun Hong , Wei Xiaoxia 
Published: September 2024

AbstractPrevious studies have indicated an association between vitamin D and thyroid- and parathyroid-related diseases. However, it remains unclear whether it is a cause of the disease, a side effect of treatment or a consequence of the disease. The Mendelian randomisation (MR) study strengthens the causal inference by controlling for non-heritable environmental confounders and reverse causation. In this study, a two-sample bidirectional MR analysis was conducted to investigate the causal relationship between serum vitamin D levels and thyroid- and parathyroid-related diseases. Inverse variance weighted, weighted median and MR-Egger methods were performed, the Cochran Q test was used to evaluate the heterogeneity and the MR-PRESSO and MR-Egger intercepts were utilised to assess the possibility of pleiotropy. The Bonferroni-corrected significance threshold was 0·0038. At the Bonferroni-corrected significance level, we found that vitamin D levels suggestively decreased the risk of benign parathyroid adenoma (OR = 0·244; 95 % CI 0·074, 0·802; P = 0·0202) in the MR analyses. In the reverse MR study, a genetically predicted risk of thyroid cancer suggestively increased the risk of elevated vitamin D (OR = 1·007; 95 % CI 1·010, 1·013; P = 0·0284), chronic thyroiditis significantly increased the risk of elevated vitamin D (OR = 1·007; 95 % CI 1·002, 1·011; P = 0·0030) and thyroid nodules was significantly decreased the vitamin D levels (OR = 0·991; 95 % CI 0·985, 0·997; P = 0·0034). The findings might be less susceptible to horizontal pleiotropy and heterogeneity (P > 0·05). This study from a gene perspective indicated that chronic thyroiditis and thyroid nodules may impact vitamin D levels, but the underlying mechanisms require further investigation.