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The Role of Blockchain Technology in Enhancing Consumers' Impulsive Buying Behavior
Authors: Shahzad Khuram , Zafar Abaid Ullah , Shahzad Muhammad Faisal , Husnain Mudassir , Hayat Khizar 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTProduct quality is essential for companies' success because it is integral to meeting customers' expectations. In this context, blockchain technology (BT) offers potential solutions for tracking products' origins and flows, eliminating or reducing fraudulent activities efficiently and effectively. Drawing upon signaling theory, this study investigates how BT's traceability and transparency attributes can enhance consumers' urge to buy impulsively and impulsive buying behavior. The results reveal that transparency positively affects perceived product quality and trust in BT‐enabled e‐commerce platforms. Moreover, traceability positively affects perceived product quality and product affection. The study also identifies that perceived product quality positively affects the urge to buy impulsively and product affection. In addition, product affection and consumers' trust positively affect the urge to buy impulsively and impulsive buying behavior. Furthermore, the urge to buy impulsively positively affects impulsive buying behavior. Finally, consumers' situations moderate the relationship between the urge to buy impulsively and impulsive buying behavior. The findings provide insight for e‐commerce platforms and sellers to refine marketing strategies by providing BT‐related signals.
Mindfulness, work–family conflict, family–work conflict and depressive symptoms among nurses: A cross‐sectional design
Authors: AL‐Hammouri Mohammed Munther , Rababah Jehad 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBackgroundWork and family role conflict is a common source of stressors that affect nurses, leading to negative outcomes on their mental health, such as depressive symptoms, which affect nurses' job performance and patients' health outcomes. Mindfulness positively affected mental health, but its role in the relationship between role conflict and depressive symptoms was not previously examined.PurposeTo examine the mediating role of mindfulness in the relationship between work–family conflict and family–work conflict with depressive symptoms among nurses.MethodsA descriptive cross‐sectional design was used to collect data from a sample of 188 nurses from two large referral hospitals in northern and central Jordan. Data analysis was performed using Pearson correlation and macro PROCESS.ResultsThe mean score of depressive symptoms in our sample indicated that our sample is at risk for clinical depression. The bivariate correlation showed that depressive symptoms were significantly and negatively associated with work–family and family–work conflicts and significantly and positively associated with mindfulness. Both regression models explained 52% of the variance in depressive symptoms (F [6, 181] = 35.38, p < .001). The models also showed that mindfulness had a significant negative effect on depressive symptoms (t = −8.98, p < .001). The results of macro PROCESS indicated that mindfulness mediated the relationship between work–family conflict and family–work conflict with depressive symptoms.ConclusionNurses are exposed to a number of stressors in their work environment, including long work hours and frequent exposure to traumatic events. The current study showed that mindfulness might play a role in mediating the relationship between family–work conflict and family–work conflict with depressive symptoms. Nurses, nurse managers and policymakers can work with healthcare organizations to promote nurses' work quality by controlling risk factors, such as depressive symptoms, and implementing strategies to mitigate these risks.
A national study of infective endocarditis models of care in Australia
Authors: Robson Christopher , Horvath Robert , Stuart Rhonda L. , Nicholls Stephen J. , Smith Julian A. , Rogers Benjamin A. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBackgroundMultidisciplinary endocarditis team (MDET) management is supported by current evidence and recommended in international society guidelines. The extent to which this recommendation has been implemented in Australian centres and the attitudes, barriers and facilitators of this model are unclear.AimTo describe current infective endocarditis (IE) models of care in Australian specialist referral centres and evaluate facilitators, barriers and attitudes towards MDET implementation.MethodsAims were addressed using two online surveys. Survey 1 audited IE models of care and was distributed to infectious disease physicians at specialist referral centres. Survey 2 assessed barriers, facilitators and attitudes towards MDETs and was distributed via societal email listings.ResultsFrom 56 identified cardiac surgery centres, survey 1 received 47 responses (84%). A total of 28% (13/47) of participating institutions had an existing MDET. A total of 85% (11/13) of MDETs were in public hospitals and 85% (11/13) were in high IE volume centres. Survey 2 had 109 respondents from seven specialties. Attitudes towards MDET implementation were generally favourable. Identified barriers to MDET implementation included a lack of funding, resources, expertise, time and collaboration. Facilitators included strong leadership, engagement from key stakeholders and tangible benefits.ConclusionsEven though it is recommended in international guidelines, the MDET model is used by less than one‐third of Australian specialist referral centres. Stakeholders in IE care have generally favourable attitudes towards MDET implementation but cite a lack of resources, funding, collaboration and time as barriers to this. Dedication of financial and administrative support and leadership from key stakeholders are required to increase MDET utilisation.
The Immune Regulatory Functions in B Cells Are Restored by CpG to Reduce Experimental Food Allergy
Authors: Liu Qiao , Bin Dong‐Hua , Wang Zhuo‐Ya , Peng Ke‐Ping , Tang Wang , Huang Jing‐Weng , Xu Ling‐Zhi , Wang Xiang‐Yu , Yang Ping‐Chang , Tian Gui‐Xiang 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTDysfunctional immune regulation contributes to the pathogenesis of food allergy (FA). The mechanism behind regulatory B‐cell dysfunction is unclear. CpG has immune regulatory functions. The purpose of this study is to use CpG to recover the immune suppressive functions of B cells in mice with FA. An FA mouse model was created using ovalbumin as the specific antigen. Flow cytometry was used to isolate B cells from the intestinal tissues. The immune regulatory functions of B cells were assessed using immunological approaches. The results showed that the FA response was linked to low IL‐10 levels in gut lavage fluids of FA mice. FA mouse intestinal B cells produced lower amounts of IL‐10 as compared with B cells isolated from naïve control mice. Impaired immune suppressive functions were observed in B cells isolated from the FA mouse intestine. The inducibility of the Il10 expression in naïve B cells of the intestine of FA mice was defective. The induction of Il10 expression in FA B cells could be restored by CpG through regulating the methylation status of the Cmip promoter. CpG promoted the therapeutic efficacy of allergen specific immunotherapy by restoring the induction of IL‐10+ B cells in the intestine. The expression of Il10 in B cells of the FA mouse intestine was impaired. Administration of CpG could restore the expression of Il10 in B cells in the intestine and promote immunotherapy for FA.
Regulation of 6‐Benzylaminopurine on Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Grain Weight Under Waterlogging and Shading After Anthesis
Authors: Zhang Wenjing , Zhang Anmin , Li Zihong , Wang Beibei , Luan Jiameng , Zhang Xiangshuo , Ma Shangyu , Fan Yonghui , Huang Zhenglai 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTWaterlogging during the anthesis, exacerbated by continuous rainy weather and heavy soil, has become a primary limiting factor affecting wheat yield in southern China's rice‐wheat rotation regions. Previous research indicates that utilizing exogenous 6‐benzylaminopurine (6‐BA) can effectively alleviate the adverse effects of continuous rain on wheat yield, while the fundamental process is yet to be fully understood. In this research, two wheat varieties with contrasting waterlogging sensitivities were selected, which were exposed to waterlogging and shading for 7, 11, and 15 days after anthesis. Subsequently, three different concentrations of 6‐BA solution (15, 25, and 35 mg L−1) were applied through spraying. The application of 6‐BA significantly increased the total soluble sugar and starch content in grains during the filling process, as well as enhanced the activities of starch synthesis‐related enzymes: sucrose synthase (SuS, EC 2.4.1.13), ADP‐glucose pyrophosphorylase (AGPase, EC 2.7.7.21), and starch phosphorylase (Pho, EC 2.4.1.1). Moreover, the application of 6‐BA notably enhanced the transfer and transport rate for non‐structural carbohydrates (NSC) in the stem and sheath. It resulted in a notable increase in the distribution ratio of dry matter in the grain, ultimately leading to higher grain weight and yield. Applying 6‐BA through spraying mitigated the adverse effects of waterlogging and shading on starch accumulation and dry matter transport in grains, thereby improving grain weight. The most effective concentration in this experiment was 25 mg L−1.
Structure–property relations of sodium iron phosphate nuclear waste glasses: Effects of iron redox ratio and glass composition
Authors: Kalahe Jayani , Lu Xiaonan , Riley Brian J. , Vienna John D. , Du Jincheng 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIron phosphate glasses, known for their exceptional chemical durability and potential applicability in nuclear waste management, have gained significant attention over the years. The structures of these glasses are complicated by the coexistence of Fe3+ and Fe2+, which plays a crucial role in determining their structures and properties. This work uses molecular dynamics simulations to study the structural changes in Na2O–Fe2O3–P2O5 glasses with varying glass composition and Fe2+/Fe3+ redox ratio. It was found that the redox ratio and modifier contents significantly affected the short‐range and medium‐range orders in the glasses. Significant changes in the local environments around P5+ and Fe3+ were observed, as reflected by the bond distances and coordination numbers. Na+ cations are found to preferentially associate with Fe3+ (rather than Fe2+), whereas Fe2+ has stronger association with P5+ than Na+, confirming the structural role of Fe2+ as a glass modifier. The disruptions in P–O–P linkages upon increasing FeO suggest that FeO causes glass depolymerization. These glasses achieved higher connectivity with increasing ratios, conerting phosphorous Q2 to Q3 units and iron Q5 units to Q4 units. The decrease of nonbridging oxygen fractions with increasing ratios, through creating P–O–Fe linkages, is the main reason of enhanced network connectivity. Quantitative structure–property relationship analyses with different structural descriptors were used to correlate with measured properties. The analyses provided valuable insights into structure–property relationships, emphasizing the importance of choosing relevant energy parameters and defining glass network connectivity, particularly in Fnet descriptors. It was found the Fe–O–P linkage density exhibits strong correlations to measured dissolution rates, supporting the importance of these linkages in improving the chemical durability in iron phosphate glasses.
Integrative morphological, cytogenetic and molecular characterization of the Andean climbing catfish Astroblepus mindoensis (Regan, 1916) (Siluriformes:Astroblepidae)
Authors: Nirchio Mauro , Oliveira Claudio , de Bello Cioffi Marcelo , Sassi Francisco M. C. , Rizzi Francisco Provenzano , Benavides Santiago Wladimir Núñez , Berrones Alison Jazmín Calderón , Romero Juan Francisco Rivadeneira , Deon Geize Aparecida , Kuranaka Mariana , Valdiviezo‐Rivera Jonathan Santiago , Carrión Olmedo Julio C. , Rossi Anna Rita 
Published: October 2024

AbstractAstroblepus species, commonly known as Andean climbing catfish, exhibit a unique challenge in species delimitation, leading to ongoing taxonomic debates. Here we report data on Astroblepus mindoensis, a vulnerable species endemic to Ecuador, obtained by an integrative approach that includes cytogenetic analysis, molecular identification of the specimens, and recording of morphological and morphometric characters useful for species diagnosis. Thus, this study aimed to associate the karyotype data of the specimens analyzed with morphological and molecular characters, improving and expanding the existing taxonomic information, thus contributing to the systematics of the species. Our morphology results, unlike Regan's original description, which is brief and ambiguous, provide a more detailed morphometric and meristic description. Molecular phylogenetic reconstruction and genetic distance based on a fragment of the cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) showed that our samples constitute a well‐supported and monophyletic clade within the A. grixalvii species complex. The cytogenetic analysis identified distinct chromosomal markers, including a single cluster of major ribosomal genes (on chromosome pair 3) and of minor ribosomal genes (on chromosome pair 12) with their localization differing from those reported in other Astroblepus species analyzed. Additionally, the presence of a heteromorphic chromosome pair in males suggests the presence of an XX/XY sex‐determination system that has not been identified in other congeneric species. Further investigation is necessary to determine if these chromosomes are associated with the accumulation of repeated sequences, as typically occurs with sex chromosomes, and to assess their presence in other species of the genus.
Pancreatitis polygenic risk score is independently associated with all‐cause acute pancreatitis risk in the UK Biobank
Authors: Guay Simon‐Pierre , Gagnon Eloi , Paquette Martine , Thériault Sébastien , Arsenault Benoit J , Baass Alexis 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBackground and AimAcute pancreatitis (AP) is a complex disease most commonly caused by gallstones, alcohol intake, or hypertriglyceridemia. Even in subjects with hypertriglyceridemia, the risk of AP is heterogeneous. Identifying individuals with a high genetic susceptibility to AP could contribute to a better risk stratification in the clinic. This study aimed to determine if a weighted polygenic risk score (PRS) of common variants in pancreatitis susceptibility genes can independently predict all‐cause AP incidence in the general population.MethodsA weighted PRS was calculated for 484 932 individuals from the UK Biobank, including 3346 individuals who developed AP during follow‐up. The PRS included eight single nucleotide polymorphisms in known pancreatitis susceptibility genes.ResultsIndividuals with a pancreatitis PRS above the 90th percentile had a 1.21‐fold (1.03–1.43; P = 0.02) increased risk of AP compared with those with a pancreatitis PRS below the 90th percentile. When comparing individuals in the third tertile versus the first tertile, the risk of AP was 1.13‐fold (1.00–1.28; P = 0.06) higher. Individuals with both a high triglyceride (TG) level and a high pancreatitis PRS (third tertile) had a 2.31‐fold (1.83–2.93; P = 3.4 × 10−12) increased risk of AP compared with those with a low pancreatitis PRS and a low TG level (first tertile). Overall, the association between pancreatitis PRS and incident AP was independent of baseline TG level.ConclusionsResults of this study suggest that the accumulation of common variants in pancreatitis susceptibility genes is associated with all‐cause AP incidence. Pancreatitis PRS could help clinicians identify patients who may be at higher risk of AP and who may benefit from more aggressive treatment.
Cost‐effective identification of Barrett's esophagus in the community: A first step towards screening
Authors: Aoki Tomonori , Watson David I. , Bulamu Norma B. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBackground and AimThe first step towards developing a screening strategy for Barrett's esophagus (BE) is the identification of individuals in the community. Currently available tools include endoscopy, less‐invasive non‐endoscopic devices, and non‐invasive risk stratification models. We evaluated the cost of potential strategies for identification of BE as a first step towards screening.MethodsTwo hypothetical cohorts of the general population aged ≥ 50 years with BE prevalence rates of 1.9% and 6.8% were modeled. Four potential screening tools were evaluated: (i) risk stratification based on non‐weighted clinical factors according to US/European guidelines, (ii) weighted risk stratification using algorithmic models, (iii) less‐invasive devices such as Cytosponge + trefoil factor 3 (TFF3), and (iv) endoscopy. Using a decision‐analytic model, the cost per BE case identified and the cost‐effectiveness were compared for six potential BE screening strategies based on combinations of the four screening tools; (i) + (iv), (ii) + (iv), (iii) + (iv), (i) + (iii) + (iv), (ii) + (iii) + (iv), and only (iv).ResultsThe cost per BE case identified was lowest for the weighted risk stratification followed by Cytosponge‐TFF3 then endoscopy strategy at both 1.9% and 6.8% BE prevalences (US$9282 and US$3406, respectively) although it was sensitive to the cost of less‐invasive devices. This strategy was also most cost‐effective for a BE prevalence of 1.9%. At BE prevalence of 6.8%, the Cytosponge‐TFF3 followed by endoscopy strategy was most cost‐effective.ConclusionsIncorporating weighted risk stratification and less‐invasive devices such as Cytosponge‐TFF3 into BE screening strategies has a potential to cost‐effectively identify BE in the community although device cost and the community prevalence of BE will impact the optimal strategy.
Estimating the carbon footprint of digital agriculture deployment: A parametric bottom‐up modeling approach
Authors: La Rocca Pierre , Guennebaud Gaël , Bugeau Aurélie , Ligozat Anne‐Laure 
Published: October 2024

AbstractDigitalization appears as a lever to enhance agriculture sustainability. However, existing works on digital agriculture's own sustainability remain scarce, disregarding the environmental effects of deploying digital devices on a large scale. We propose a bottom‐up method to estimate the carbon footprint of digital agriculture scenarios considering deployment of devices over a diversity of farm sizes. It is applied to two use‐cases and demonstrates that digital agriculture encompasses a diversity of devices with heterogeneous carbon footprints and that more complex devices yield higher footprints not always compensated by better performances or scaling gains. By emphasizing the necessity of considering the multiplicity of devices, and the territorial distribution of farm sizes when modeling digital agriculture deployments, this study highlights the need for further exploration of the first‐order effects of digital technologies in agriculture.
Origins of obesity in the womb: Fetal adiposity and its determinants
Authors: Ikenoue Satoru , Tamai Junko , Akita Keisuke , Otani Toshimitsu , Kasuga Yoshifumi , Tanaka Mamoru 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBirth weight is an important predictor of perinatal complications and long‐term health outcomes of offspring. Fetal programming influenced by maternal obesity, overnutrition, and hyperglycemia has been proposed as the fuel overload hypothesis. Recent investigations related with fetal body composition have revealed that neonatal adiposity can be predicted by fetal fat mass, and that maternal insulin resistance and serum leptin level are indicators of fetal adiposity. Based on the current evidence, the origins of obesity can partly be traced back into the fetal life. Further clarification of the determinants of fetal fat mass may lead to the clinical interventions and treatment strategies for fetal growth and development. This effort potentially leads to the elucidation of pathological conditions related with long‐term health outcomes and the primary prevention of childhood obesity and early onset metabolic syndrome.
Praxeological Status of Unintentional Speech Acts
Authors: Slutskiy Pavel 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis paper explores the praxeological status of unintentional speech acts within the framework of speech act theory, examining the role of intention in defining speech acts. It contributes to the debate between internalist and externalist perspectives on whether internal conditions, particularly intentions, are essential for the occurrence of speech acts. The paper draws on praxeology, a methodological approach to studying human action, to argue that speech acts are inherently intentional and purposeful behaviours. It challenges the notion that unintentional acts can be considered speech acts, emphasizing that without intention, there can be no action. The analysis includes a discussion of classical speech act theory, the praxeological concept of action, and the implications of unintentional acts on the theory of communication. The paper concludes that speech acts must be intentional to be considered genuine acts of communication, aligning with the praxeological understanding of human action.
Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices for Hepatitis B Virus Infection Among Primary Healthcare Physicians in Georgia
Authors: Zakalashvili Mamuka , Surguladze Sophia , Baliashvili Davit , Zarkua Jaba , Avalishvili Tata , Tsirdava Elene , Tsodolishvili Mariam , Metreveli David , Shavgulidze Natia , Tskhomelidze Irina , Shadaker Shaun , Tsereteli Maia , Armstrong Paige A. , Handanagic Senad 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTA nationwide serosurvey among adults in 2021 showed a 2.7% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.3%–3.4%) prevalence of hepatitis B. Our analysis evaluates knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection among primary healthcare physicians (PHPs) in Georgia. We randomly selected 550 PHPs from medical facilities in Georgia's six largest cities. Using bivariate ordinal regression, we assessed the association of socio‐demographic factors with an ordinal knowledge score (low/middle/high). Multivariable logistic regression was performed to calculate adjusted odds ratios (aOR) and 95% CI to determine associations between HBV knowledge score and practices. Of 550 selected PHPs, 506 (92.0%) agreed to participate. Among them, 62.8% scored in the medium or high knowledge tertiles, 72.7% were confident in diagnosing HBV infection, 37.3% were confident in managing patients with hepatitis B; 47.4% reported being screened for and 26.2% reported being vaccinated against HBV infection. Compared to those with low knowledge scores, PHPs with a high score were less likely to recommend activities not supported by evidence, such as: the use of ‘hepatoprotective’ medications (aOR 0.43, 95% CI 0.25–0.73), caesarean sections (aOR 0.47, 95% CI 0.27–0.82) and withholding breastfeeding (aOR 0.57, 95% CI 0.34–0.96) to prevent HBV transmission. The majority of PHPs were confident in diagnosing HBV infection, but only one in three were confident in managing patients with hepatitis B. PHPs with higher HBV knowledge were less likely to provide inaccurate instructions to their patients. These findings will help to develop awareness and education campaigns supporting HBV elimination in Georgia.