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Beyond brick and mortar: determinants of retail investors’ investment intention in indirect real estate through REITs in India
Authors: Swathi G.R. , Uma V.R. 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThis research aims to identify the factors that influence the investment intention of retail investors in Indian REITs. The study incorporates the theory of planned behavior and innovation diffusion theory as the research framework, with perceived risk and mass media influence as additional constructs.Design/methodology/approachPrimary data were collected using self-administered questionnaires from 534 potential investors in India. The data were analyzed using partial least square structural equation modeling.FindingsThe study showed that factors such as relative advantage, compatibility, attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control and mass media significantly and positively influence investment intention in Indian REITs. However, perceived risk was found to have a negative and significant influence, while complexity did not affect investment intention.Originality/valueThis is the first quantitative investigation into determining the factors influencing the investment intention of Indian retail investors on Indian REITs.
Comparative analysis on erosion performance of thin coated GFRP laminates in offshore conditions
Authors: Singh Amanpreet , Singh Gurmeet , Kumar Satish 
Published: September 2024

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the erosion performance of coated and uncoated surfaces of glass fibre-reinforced polymers (GFRP) wind turbine blade material using Taguchi's approach. Taguchi's array (L25) optimized erosion wear by varying three parameters: impact velocity, impact angle and run time across five levels.

Design/methodology/approach
The studies were carried out using a whirling arm rig tester with an impact velocity range of 30–70 m/s (metre per second), an impact angle of 0–90 degree and a run time of 30–90 min. Salt water is used as an erosion agent to replicate the offshore environment. Taguchi's method was used to optimize the process parameters.

Findings
The results showed that erosion is less on the coated surface than on the uncoated surface. When compared to other factors, impact velocity was determined to be the most dominant, whereas run time was the least dominant. In addition, GFRP wind turbine blade material exhibits a ductile erosion process. Furthermore, in all experimental trials less erosion was observed on coated surfaces as compared to uncoated surfaces.

Originality/value
Few researches have been done using different design of experiment techniques to optimize the erosion wear response of uncoated GFRP materials and coatings based on polyurethane. Furthermore, mechanism of the erosion and morphology of both surface conditions was investigated using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy testing and Minitab software.
Boosting job performance: the impact of autonomy, engagement and age
Authors: Juyumaya Jesus , Torres-Ochoa Cristian , Rojas Germán 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThe study aims to investigate the effect of autonomy on employee job performance and the mediation effect of engagement. It also explores whether an employee’s age moderates the model.Design/methodology/approachData were collected through a face-to-face survey administered to various types of workers in their workplaces. The selection of companies was based on a database available at the university. Response rate was 35%, yielding 210 instruments with complete responses. Structural Equation Modeling was the chosen method for data analysis.FindingsResults demonstrate a positive and significant relationship between autonomy and engagement as well as between engagement and job performance. Moreover, engagement plays a full mediating role in the relationship between autonomy and job performance. Additionally, while age does not moderate the relationship, it does have a differential impact on the mediation process.Practical implicationsThe creation of management strategies focused on resources such as autonomy must be adapted according to seniority, with the purpose of enhancing employee engagement and performance in today’s organizations.Originality/valueThis paper closes a gap between autonomy and Job Demands-Resources theory by providing evidence on the effects of autonomy, engagement and age on job performance.
Parental mediation of mobile/digital devices and children’s consumer behavior: examining the role of parental understanding of mobile/digital advertising
Authors: Sada Garibay Cecilia , Choi Eunjoo , Lapierre Matthew A. 
Published: September 2024

Purpose
This study aims to explore how American parents’ familiarity and knowledge of mobile advertising are linked to mediational tactics across three mobile media devices (laptops, tablets, smartphones). This study further tests whether advertising knowledge, familiarity and parental media mediation are associated with children’s consumer behavior.

Design/methodology/approach
The approach adopted was a cross-sectional survey of 500 American parents with at least one child between the ages of 5 to 14 who were recruited via Qualtrics. Parents were asked about their familiarity with mobile/digital advertising and their knowledge of such material. They were also asked how they mediated their children’s media experience on the three mobile devices, how often their children asked for consumer goods and how often they argued with their children over the purchase of consumer goods.

Findings
Results showed differences regarding how parents’ advertising knowledge and familiarity were linked to their mediational practices and their child’s consumer behavior. Specifically, advertising familiarity was associated with increased mediation across devices and increased purchase requests/conflict. Conversely, advertising knowledge was only associated with couse/viewing mediation, but this relationship was negative; moreover, knowledge was negatively associated with children’s consumer behavior.

Originality/value
The results of this study offer insights into how knowledge and familiarity with mobile advertising shape parents’ mediational approaches to children. This study provides crucial data linking mediational approaches with children’s consumer behavior.
Micromorphological traits of seed stratification for optimizing biodiversity conservation
Authors: Mustafa Abd El‐Zaher M. A. , Rizwana Humaira 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThis study investigates the relationship between seed morphological traits and dimensions to adapt to arid environments, focusing on microlevel seed structures. Utilizing advanced imaging techniques, we visualized complex seed features and explored their role in enhancing plant adaptability to dry climates, shedding light on crucial mechanisms underlying seed germination and survival strategies in water‐limited ecosystems. Seed morphotypes refer to the physical attributes of seeds, such as size, shape, color, texture, and structure. Fifteen species belonging to ten plant families were examined to investigate seed micromorphological features. Each species exhibits unique seed traits adapted for survival in harsh conditions. Features such as seed size, shape, texture, and surface ornamentation varied significantly among species, reflecting adaptations to optimize seed dispersal, germination, and resilience to arid climates. Seed shape, color, and texture were observed under scanning electron and stereomicroscopes. Micromorphological ultrastructural information has proven useful in determining plant evolution, classification, and ecology. Seed shape varied from elliptic, oblong, ovate, pyramidal to spherical. Surface stratification varied from rugulate, striate reticulate, foveolate, granular to rugose. The seed size varied among species, from very small in Cleome arabica (L = 1.4 mm and W = 0.7 mm) to very large in Aerva (L = 5.1 mm and W = 2.6 mm). Seed color varied from brown, dark brown to black. The microstructural seed traits in arid environments provide valuable insights into plant adaptations to dry climates and have significant implications for crop breeding programs and ecological restoration efforts.
The sacrificed lives of the caring class: crises of social reproduction, unequal Europe, and modern forms of slavery
Authors: Kussy Angelina , Comas‐d'Argemir Dolors 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThere have been plenty of interpretations regarding the meaning and function of sacrifice within the discipline of anthropology. Going beyond sacrifice as a ritual and exploring a wide range of its manifestations and functions as contemporary cultural practices, discourses, and underlying logics, we reveal its role in the social organization of social care provision within the framework of neoliberal capitalism. Our analysis supports the theory that sacrifice can have the function of social control, and of preserving hierarchies. The forgoing of a minority of migrant domestic workers to provide intensive social care becomes the (no) solution to the ongoing care crisis. It thus becomes the way to hide structural violence and dilute responsibilities for society, which benefits from the servile conditions under which the labour is performed. The ethnographic material (observations, informal conversations, and interviews) that is part of our analysis originated from fieldwork in Castellón de la Plana, Spain (2018/19). This analysis, however, goes beyond that case, being valid for reflecting on the position of care for elderly and dependent people in our societies, care in general, the current global trend in social care provision, and the new social reproduction regime in which sacrificial logics play an increasing role.
Food intake in an Australian Aboriginal rural community facing food and water security challenges: A cross‐sectional survey
Authors: Rosewarne Emalie , Tonkin Trish , Trindall Alinta , Santos Joseph Alvin , Patay Dori , McCausland Ruth , Spencer Wendy , Corby Christine , Coombes Julieann , Mackean Tamara , Leslie Greg , Earle Niall , Baldry Eileen , Shanthosh Janani , Madden Ty , Deane Ann‐Marie , Weatherall Loretta , Moore Bruce , Bennett‐Brook Keziah , Webster Jacqui 
Published: September 2024

AbstractAimsResearchers were invited by Aboriginal leaders to collaborate on this study which aimed to assess food intake in the Walgett Aboriginal community to inform long‐term community‐led efforts to improve food and water security and nutrition.MethodsAboriginal adults living in or near Walgett, a remote community in north‐west NSW, Australia, completed an adapted Menzies Remote Short‐item Dietary Assessment Tool, which was administered verbally and face‐to‐face in early 2022. Aboriginal people were involved in the survey design, training and collection, and analysis of data. Descriptive statistics were tabulated, overall and by gender, age, and location. Differences by sex, age group (18‐44 years versus ≥45 years), and location (Walgett town or other) were determined using a chi‐square test.ResultsA total of 242 participants completed the survey; 55% were female. Three‐quarters of participants reported meeting the recommendations for discretionary foods (73%); however, more than half (56%) exceeded the recommended maximum serves of sugar‐sweetened beverages. The proportion of participants meeting core food group guidelines was 72% for meat, 36% for fruit, 20% for bread and cereals, 6% for dairy, and 3% for vegetables. Overall, none of the participants met the recommended serves of all food groups outlined in the Australian Dietary Guidelines.ConclusionFindings show that Walgett Aboriginal community members surveyed were consuming a healthier diet than national data reported for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. However, none of the participants were meeting all of the national dietary guidelines, placing them at increased risk of diet‐related chronic disease. Local Aboriginal community‐led efforts to improve food and water security should include specific strategies to improve nutrition.
Electrolyzed water combined with ozone treatment for efficient removal of mancozeb residues from grapes
Authors: Wen Aying , Gao Fang , Guo Boru , Wang Linquan , Yuan Shaofeng , Yu Hang , Guo Yahui , Cheng Yuliang , Yang Ling , Yao Weirong 
Published: September 2024

AbstractExisting cleaning methods mainly focus on removing free‐state pesticides. However, mancozeb can bind to the wax layer of grapes, forming bound‐state residues that are difficult to remove. This study aims to develop an effective cleaning strategy to eliminate both free and bound mancozeb residues from grapes. Compared with the untreated mancozeb aqueous solution, the concentration of free mancozeb significantly decreased (p < 0.05) after treatment with ozonated water (OW), electrolyzed water (EW), and their combination (OW+EW) for 60 min. The combined treatment synergistically promoted mancozeb degradation, thus reducing its half‐life to 38% and 75% of that observed when OW and EW were used alone, respectively. To investigate the effect of the waxy layer on mancozeb removal, oleanolic acid (OLA) was selected as a representative component. The binding effect of OLA limited the degradation of mancozeb in OW and EW, extending its half‐life by 1.27 and 1.20 times, respectively. Density functional theory elucidated the mechanism by which the binding of OLA affects the degradation of mancozeb. Interestingly, the decomposition of mancozeb in OW + EW was almost unaffected by the introduction of OLA, indicating that the combined treatment could effectively remove bound‐state mancozeb. The combined treatment was then successfully applied to remove mancozeb from grapes. After exposure to OW + EW for 10 min, the removal efficiency of mancozeb reached up to 80.61% with minimal risks of ethylene thiourea formation. There was no obvious change in the surface color of grapes after treatment. The findings provide valuable guidance for removing mancozeb from fresh fruits rich in waxy coatings.
Elucidation of the structural changes of hemicellulose and cellulose in sunflower seed during roasting
Authors: Xu Shuai , Shi Ke‐Quan , Jin Yu‐Xuan , Guo Qing , Liu Hua‐Min , Qin Zhao , Wang Xue‐De 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThis study evaluated the structural changes in hemicellulose and cellulose from sunflower seeds before and after roasting at 160°C, 190°C, and 220°C. Sugar composition, molecular weight, Fourier transform infrared spectrometry, thermogravimetric, and NMR analyses were utilized to determine the structural properties of these polysaccharides and detect the volatile compounds. The results showed that roasting destroyed the microstructure of these hemicelluloses and cellulose. Glucose and arabinose of hemicellulose were more easily degraded than other sugars during roasting. The galacturonic acid content increased from 7.8% to 46.66% after roasting. The hemicellulose obtained at 220°C had a backbone of D‐xylose residues with a β‐(1→4)‐linkage. The molecular weight of cellulosic polysaccharides decreased with the increase of roasting temperature. The crystallinity increased from 28.92% to 31.86% revealing that mainly the amorphous regions of cellulosic polysaccharides were destroyed by roasting. After roasting, the volatile compounds of these polysaccharides were rich in furfural, which was produced by caramelization and the Maillard reaction, contributing to the characteristic aroma of roasted sunflower seeds. This study provides some information on the relationship between structural changes of polysaccharides and the formation of flavor during roasting sunflower seeds.
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299V fermented in microcapsules shows enhanced stability and could improve the microbial quality and safety of oysters through bioaccumulation
Authors: Hua Qian , Li Dan 
Published: September 2024

AbstractIn this study, microcapsules of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299V were prepared using an emulsification/internal gelation technique. Loads of the probiotics were condensed to 9.86 ± 0.13 log CFU/g after 24 h fermentation of the microcapsules. Physical characterization revealed that L. plantarum 299V cells were uniformly distributed within the core of the microcapsules, with a mean diameter of 109.81 ± 0.39 µm and a span value of 0.36 ± 0.00, which were comparable to those of the unfermented microcapsules (p > 0.05). The viability of L. plantarum 299V in the fermented microcapsules was 2.08 ± 0.15 log higher than that of free cells at the end of 5 h simulated gastrointestinal digestion (p < 0.05). Oysters were able to accumulate the fermented microcapsules through filter feeding, resulting in a load of probiotics exceeding 6.00 log CFU/g. The presence of L. plantarum 299V‐carrying microcapsules in oyster tissues significantly suppressed spoilage‐causing bacteria during 11 days refrigeration storage, suggested by the tested parameters, including total psychrotrophic bacteria, H2S‐producing bacteria, and Pseudomonas spp. (p < 0.05). Pathogenic bacteria, including Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Salmonella enterica artificially introduced into oysters, were also significantly suppressed by over 1.00‐log within 4 days compared to control samples (p < 0.05). In summary, oysters bioaccumulated with fermented L. plantarum 299V‐carrying microcapsules, justified a novel probiotic‐carrying product to exsert the health‐promoting effect of probiotics. This solution could also enhance the microbial quality and safety of oysters during storage.
Motor Vehicle Driving‐Related Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Cardioverter Defibrillator Implantation and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy With Defibrillators
Authors: Moriguchi Shingo , Hitosugi Masahito , Takeuchi Yuzo , Inoue Takeshi , Takeda Shinsaku , Baba Mineko , Takeda Arisa , Nakamura Mami , Inuzuka Yasutaka 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundReducing anxiety about motor vehicle driving in patients receiving implantable cardioverter defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization therapy with defibrillators is important not only for improving quality of life but also for preventing vehicle collisions owing to driver distraction. This study aimed to clarify the driving‐related anxiety of patients with these defibrillators and the factors that predict such anxiety.MethodsWe conducted a cross‐sectional survey using a self‐administered questionnaire of patients who had been driving a vehicle after device implantation at a general hospital between August 2018 and November 2019.ResultsThe mean age was 60.8 ± 12.6 years. The reasons for implantation were primary prevention in 47 patients and secondary prevention in 30 patients. A total of 16 patients experienced anxiety about driving and 61 did not. Significantly more younger patients (mean age of 50.4 vs. 63.6 years, p < 0.001) and those with implantable cardioverter defibrillators had anxiety (100% vs. 73.8%, p = 0.02). Multivariable analysis indicated that age was the only independent factor that predicted driving‐related anxiety (odds ratio, 0.937; 95% confidence interval, 0.883–0.993).ConclusionsIdentifying and addressing driving‐related anxiety in patients (particularly young patients) with defibrillators is important in preventing motor vehicle collisions and improving quality of life.
Piezo1 mediates mechanical signals in TRPV1‐positive nociceptors in mice
Authors: Lee Pa Reum , Ha Taewoong , Choi Hoon‐Seong , Lee Seung Eun , Kim Chungho , Hong Gyu‐Sang 
Published: September 2024

AbstractAimThis investigation addresses Piezo1's expression and mechanistic role in dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons and delineates its participation in mechanical and inflammatory pain modulation.MethodsWe analyzed Piezo1's expression patterns in DRG neurons and utilized Piezo1‐specific shRNA to modulate its activity. Electrophysiological assessments of mechanically activated (MA) currents in DRG neurons and behavioral analyses in mouse models of inflammatory pain were conducted to elucidate Piezo1's functional implications. Additionally, we investigated the excitability of TRPV1‐expressing DRG neurons, particularly under inflammatory conditions.ResultsPiezo1 was preferentially expressed in DRG neurons co‐expressing the TRPV1 nociceptor marker. Knockdown of Piezo1 attenuated intermediately adapting MA currents and lessened tactile pain hypersensitivity in models of inflammatory pain. Additionally, silencing Piezo1 modified the excitability of TRPV1‐expressing neurons under inflammatory stress.ConclusionPiezo1 emerges as a key mediator in the transmission of mechanical and inflammatory pain, indicating its potential as a novel target for pain management therapies. Our finding not only advances the understanding of nociceptive signaling but also emphasizes the therapeutic potential of modulating Piezo1 in the treatment of pain.
Neonatal gut microbiota profile and the association with retinopathy of prematurity in preterm infants
Authors: Chang Yin‐Hsi , Yeh Yuan‐Ming , Lee Chien‐Chung , Chiu Cheng‐Hsun , Chen Hung‐Chi , Hsueh Yi‐Jen , Lee Chia‐Wen , Lien Reyin , Chu Shih‐Ming , Chiang Ming‐Chou , Kang Eugene Yu‐Chuan , Chen Kuan‐Jen , Wang Nan‐Kai , Liu Laura , Hwang Yih‐Shiou , Lai Chi‐Chun , Wu Wei‐Chi 
Published: September 2024

AbstractBackgroundTo explore the role of gut microbiota in preterm infants at high risk of developing retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).MethodsPreterm infants with gestational age (GA) < 32 weeks and/or birth weight (BW) < 1500 g born between 2020 and 2021 were prospectively enrolled. Their faecal samples were collected and analysed at different postnatal ages of life using 16S rRNA gene sequencing on the Miseq platform. The main outcome measures were the microbial diversity, taxonomy, relative abundance, bacterial predicted functional analysis, and their associations with different ROP groups. Subgroup analyses were performed by matching their GA and BW across different ROP groups.ResultsA total of 268 stool samples were collected from 110 preterm infants, including 13 with type 1 ROP, 44 with type 2 or mild ROP, and 53 without ROP. Type 1 ROP showed no significant difference in microbial diversity up to 8 postnatal weeks (p = 0.057), while type 2 and no ROP groups displayed increased diversity (p = 0.0015 and p = 0.049, respectively). Bifidobacterium genera was notably less abundant in type 1 ROP group at first postnatal week (p = 0.022) and remained low in subsequent weeks. Predicted functional analysis revealed enriched pathways in membrane transport, carbohydrate metabolism, amino acid metabolism, and replication and repair.ConclusionsReduced gut microbial diversity may be associated with ROP development in high‐risk preterm infants. Further research is needed to comprehend how early‐life Bifidobacterium reduction affects metabolism and how targeting microbiome may help for ROP prevention and management.