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ESG peer effects and corporate financial distress: An executive social network perspective
Authors: Ding Qian , Huang Jianbai , Chen Jinyu , Wang Ding 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBased on the data of listed firms in China from 2009 to 2020, this study investigates whether environmental, society and governance (ESG) peer effects reduce the risk of corporate financial distress from an executive social network perspective. Using two‐stage least squares method, our empirical results suggest that the ESG peer effects exist in executive social networks, and the ESG peer effects can alleviate corporate financial distress. ESG subcategory analysis shows that the governance peer effect has the most obvious alleviating effect on financial distress. The negative impact of ESG peer effects on corporate financial distress is stronger when firms have high network power, network cohesion and network control in executive social networks. Our conclusions still hold after a series of robustness tests. Our research expands the literature on peer effects from the perspective of social relations, and sheds additional light on the critical role of ESG peer effects in financial risk management.
Amorphization and Ablation of Crystalline Silicon Using Ultrafast Lasers: Dependencies on the Pulse Duration and Irradiation Wavelength
Authors: Garcia‐Lechuga Mario , Casquero Noemi , Siegel Jan , Solis Javier , Clady Raphael , Wang Andong , Utéza Olivier , Grojo David 
Published: July 2024

AbstractUsing lasers to achieve controlled crystallographic phase changes in silicon with high spatial precision promises new manufacturing solutions in semiconductor technologies, including silicon photonics. Recent demonstrations of improved amorphization thicknesses position ultrafast lasers as an optimum tool to meet current challenges. Here, the literature on silicon transformations is reviewed and complemented with new experimental data. This includes amorphization and ablation response as a function of pulse duration (τ = 13.9 to 134 fs at λ = 800 nm) and laser wavelength (λ = 258 to 4000 nm with τ = 200 fs pulses). For pulse duration‐dependent studies on Si(111), the amorphization fluence threshold decreases with shorter durations, emphasizing the significance of non‐linear absorption in the range of considered conditions. For wavelength‐dependent studies, the amorphization threshold increases sharply from λ = 258 to 1030 nm, followed by near‐constant behavior up to λ = 3000 nm. Conversely, the ablation threshold fluence increases in these specified ranges. Differences in the obtained amorphization thicknesses on Si(111) and Si(100) are also discussed, identifying an anomalously large fluence range for amorphization at λ = 258 nm. Finally, the question of the lateral resolution, shown as independent of the interaction nonlinearity is addressed.
In Vitro Protective Effect of Pea‐Derived Peptides (PPs) via the Keap1/Nrf2 Signaling Pathway on Alpha‐Gliadin‐Sensitizing Peptide Induced Cacao‐2 Cells
Authors: Gao Bing , Cui Chenxu , Yan Fang , Li Ning , Sun Xuefeng , Wang Fangyu , Wang Chunfeng 
Published: July 2024

ScopeCeliac disease (CD) is an allergic intestinal disease caused mainly by gliadin in wheat, which is widespread in the population and currently lacks effective treatment. α‐Gliadin peptides cause cellular damage by substantially increasing cellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels.Methods and resultsThis study investigates the protective effect of 11 pea‐derived peptides (PPs) on ɑ‐gliadin peptide (P31‐43) treated Caco‐2 cells. Results show that cells treated with PP2, PP5, and PP6 peptides significantly reduce the cell mortality caused by P31‐43. Three PPs significantly reduce the P31‐43‐induced decrease in ROS levels to control levels, and there is no difference between them and the vitamin C (Vc) group. The results in terms of antioxidant‐related enzymes show that PPs significantly decrease superoxide dismutase activity (SOD), glutathione reductases (GR), and glutathione (GSH)/oxidized glutathione (GSSG) levels, thus significantly enhancing the antioxidant level of cells. By studying the key proteins of the Kelch‐like ECH‐associated protein 1 (Keap1)/NF‐E2‐related factor 2 (Nrf2) pathway, it is found that PPs activate the Keap1/Nrf2 signaling pathway.ConclusionThe study finds that peptides from peas can effectively alleviate ɑ‐gliadin peptide‐induced cell damage. The discovery of these food‐derived peptides provides novel potential solutions for the prevention and treatment of CD.
YouTube as a possible learning platform for patients and their family caregivers for gastrostomy tube feeding: A cross‐sectional study
Authors: Chu Hyeon Sik , Lee Hanyi 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackgroundMany patients and family caregivers have informational needs, especially regarding gastrostomy care and home gastrostomy tube feeding. YouTube is a potential accessible option for educational resources concerning these topics.MethodsThis study aimed to explore the educational quality and content of informational YouTube videos. We used “gastrostomy,” “G‐tube,” “enteral feeding,” and “enteral nutrition,” as search keywords on YouTube on October 3, 2021. A total of 229 videos were evaluated using the global quality scale (GQS) and modified DISCERN scoring system. Variables extracted from the videos included general features, video parameters, and content themes.ResultsThe GQS and modified DISCERN scores were 3.31 ± 0.90 and 2.63 ± 1.23, respectively. There were educational quality and differences among videos uploaded by various agencies. Frequent video content themes included “cleaning and dressing a gastrostomy tube,” “bolus method,” and “replacing a balloon‐type of gastrostomy tube.”ConclusionResults showed that YouTube can be a supplemental educational resource for people requiring gastrostomy care and for their caregivers. However, given the open‐access nature of YouTube, healthcare professionals' guidance is needed for video selection. Healthcare professionals should know and use specific, reliable resources to effectively guide and educate patients with gastrostomy and their caregivers, enhancing their self‐management skills and knowledge.
Factors influencing nurses' compliance related to the use of personal protective equipment during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A descriptive cross‐sectional study
Authors: Kim Eun‐Jin , Park Yeon‐Hwan , Choi Hye‐Ran 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAimTo determine how nurses' experiences with the coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) pandemic affected their knowledge, awareness, and compliance related to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID‐19 pandemic in South Korea.DesignA descriptive cross‐sectional study.MethodsA total of 247 nurses in South Korea participated in this study between May 10 and 19, 2023. An online self‐report questionnaire was used to collect data on demographic and occupational characteristics, COVID‐19 experience, knowledge, awareness, and compliance related to the use of PPE. Factors affecting compliance were analysed using hierarchical multiple linear regression.ResultsMean age of the nurses was 31.92, and 94.3% were women. Most had a bachelor's degree or higher and the mean clinical experience as a nurse was 6.45 years. Knowledge of the use of PPE was 8.45 out of 10, awareness was 3.52 out of 5, and compliance was 4.28 out of 5. Knowledge and awareness were correlated with compliance related to PPE use. Awareness (β = 0.234, p < 0.001), knowledge (β = 0.218, p < 0.001), experience caring for COVID‐19 patients (β = 0.234, p = 0.004), optional fourth dose vaccine (β = 0.150, p = 0.017), clinical experience (β = 0.140, p = 0.022), and COVID‐19 infection control education (β = 0.115, p = 0.037) were found to have a significant impact on compliance.ConclusionDuring the COVID‐19 pandemic, nurses' knowledge and awareness of PPE use was a crucial factor in compliance. factors such as clinical experience, experience in caring for COVID‐19 patients, optional vaccination, and completion of COVID‐19 education also influenced compliance. We hope that these factors can provide a basis for developing training programs for nurses to respond to future emerging infectious diseases.
Constipation‐associated factors in outpatients with schizophrenia: A multicenter questionnaire survey
Authors: Tazaki Taro , Yamada Hiroki , Sato Ryotaro , Ishii Hiroki , Sugita Shutaro , Yanagihara Haruka , Nakamura Dan , Takashio Osamu , Inamoto Atsuko , Iwanami Akira 
Published: July 2024

AbstractConstipation is a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder that affects people globally, decreasing their quality of life and life expectancy. Individuals with schizophrenia often suffer from constipation, which could be a result of the illness itself or the side effects of psychotropic medications. However, little research has been conducted on factors contributing to constipation in individuals with schizophrenia. To address this issue, we conducted a survey using self‐administered questionnaires and medical records to identify factors associated with constipation in psychiatric outpatients. This study included 399 patients with schizophrenia, resulting in a high prevalence of constipation (43.4%). The analysis suggested that female gender, the doses of antiparkinsonian medications, and benzodiazepine sleeping pills may be associated with constipation.
Recent advances in scaffold based electrospun for breast cancer research
Authors: Ebrahimbaygi Parya , Khazaei Mohammad Rasool , Valadbeigi Parham , Rostaminasab Gelavizh , Mikaeili Abdolhamid , Jouybari Touraj Ahmadi , Rezakhani Leila 
Published: July 2024

AbstractOne of the biggest challenges facing public health in the modern era is the management of cancer, a global health issue. Breast cancer (BC) is the most common malignancy among women worldwide. Among the most popular cancer treatment modalities are radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery. Chemotherapy, however, is regarded as the primary treatment option for cancer that has progressed to the final and metastatic stages. However, because of things like toxicity to healthy cells, poor drug absorption, trouble getting drugs to target tumor sites, and low therapeutic efficacy, traditional chemotherapy approaches are frequently insufficient. Nanotechnology offers the potential to overcome some of these limitations by creating new materials with unique properties through electrospinning. A straightforward and reasonably priced technique for creating biomaterials that can replicate the topography and structure of the cellular matrix is electrospinning. These materials have a large surface area, can be mechanically controlled, and have a level of fibers that can be adjusted from micrometers to nanometers. This review article emphasizes the potential of electrospun scaffolds for the treatment of BC while also offering a basic understanding of the procedure and nanostructured fibrous materials. This article reviews the most recent emerging electrospinning techniques in BC therapy. First, it briefly introduces the progress made in electrospinning in BC research over the past few years. Next, it investigates electrospinning by summarizing the techniques and materials used in the process. In addition, it demonstrates how crucial electrospinning three‐dimensional (3D) models are for the diagnosis and treatment of BC. This article also clarifies numerous electrospinning uses in several fields, such as cell culture, drug delivery, drug loading, and gene therapy. The final section discusses the advantages, limitations, and challenges electrospinning is willing to encounter in BC research.
Overexpression of CsBRC, an F‐box gene from Camellia sinensis, increased the plant branching in tobacco and rice
Authors: Zhou Bokun , Sheng Qi , Yao Xinzhuan , Li Tong , Lu Litang 
Published: July 2024

AbstractTea plant (Camellia sinensis [L.]) is one of the most important crops in China, and tea branch is an important agronomic trait that determines the yield of tea plant. In previous work focused on GWAS that detecting GWAS signals related to plant architecture through whole genome re‐sequencing of ancient tea plants, a gene locus TEA 029928 significantly related to plant type was found. Sequence alignment results showed that this gene belonged to the F‐box family. We named it CsBRC. CsBRC‐GFP fusion proteins were mainly localized in the plasma membrane. By comparing the phenotypes of CsBRC transgenic tobacco and WT tobacco, it was found that the number of branches of transgenic tobacco was significantly higher than that of wild‐type tobacco. Through RNA‐seq analysis, it was found that CsBRC affects the branching development of plants by regulating the expression of genes related to brassinosteroid synthesis pathway in plants. In addition, overexpression of CsBRC in rice could increase tiller number, grain length and width, and 1,000‐grain weight.
Exploring the diversity of galls on Artemisia indica induced by Rhopalomyia species through morphological and transcriptome analyses
Authors: Takeda Seiji , Yoza Makiko , Ueda Sawako , Takeuchi Sakura , Maeno Akiteru , Sakamoto Tomoaki , Kimura Seisuke 
Published: July 2024

AbstractPlant galls generated by insects have highly organized structures, providing nutrients and shelter to the insects living within them. Most research on the physiological and molecular mechanisms of gall development has focused on single galls. To understand the diversity of gall development, we examined five galls with different morphologies generated by distinct species of Rhopalomyia (gall midge; Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) on a single host plant of Artemisia indica var. maximowiczii (Asteraceae). Vasculature developed de novo within the galls, indicating active transport of nutrients between galls and the host plant. Each gall had a different pattern of vasculature and lignification, probably due to differences in the site of gall generation and the gall midge species. Transcriptome analysis indicated that photosynthetic and cell wall–related genes were down‐regulated in leaf and stem galls, respectively, compared with control leaf and stem tissues, whereas genes involved in floral organ development were up‐regulated in all types of galls, indicating that transformation from source to sink organs occurs during gall development. Our results help to understand the diversity of galls on a single herbaceous host plant.
A scoping review to explore the use of the Health Care Providers’ Pain and Impairment Relationship Scale
Authors: Muller Ryan D. , Schielke Alec , Gliedt Jordan A. , Cooper Jesse , Martinez Shae , Eklund Andreas , Pohlman Katherine A. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractObjectivesPatients’ interactions with health care providers influence back pain–related outcomes. The Health Care Providers’ Pain and Impairment Relationship Scale (HC‐PAIRS) is an instrument that assesses providers’ attitudes and beliefs about patients with persistent back pain, with lower scores implying that persistent pain does not indicate disability or limitation of activities. This scoping review aims to explore the extent of research involving the HC‐PAIRS.Literature SurveyPubMed, Embase, and PEDro databases were searched from inception to April 2022.MethodsExtracted HC‐PAIRS scores were standardized to 15‐item scores and categorized by profession, student or professional status, and pre/post‐educational intervention to evaluate scores. Psychometric properties and educational interventions of the HC‐PAIRS were described.ResultsAfter screening, 51 studies representing 10,416 participants were included. Student and professional scores were investigated in 24 and 29 studies, respectively. Twenty‐one studies included educational interventions, with heterogenous follow‐up. Psychometric properties of the HC‐PAIRS were assessed in 10 studies and demonstrated acceptable reliability and validity. The overall baseline mean score among all participants was 55.34 (95% CI: 53.54–57.14) (students: 56.54 [56.54–60.87]; professionals: 51.67 [49.08–54.27]). Nurses (61.99 [55.66–68.31]) and non–health care professionals (65.30 [57.33–73.28]) had the highest overall baseline mean scores, whereas chiropractors (51.69 [33.73–69.66]), MDs/PAs (52.64 [47.27–58.00]), physical therapists (53.42 [50.67–56.17]), and exercise professionals (57.36 [49.39–65.33]) had lower scores.ConclusionsThe HC‐PAIRS has been used across many disciplines in both students and professionals and demonstrated acceptable reliability and validity. Professionals commonly treating back pain had lower HC‐PAIRS scores. Future research could benefit from standardization of interventions and timing of follow‐up assessments.
Cold plasma treatment of patient‐derived chronic lymphocytic B‐cell leukemia enhances cytotoxic T‐cell proliferation
Authors: Golpour Monireh , Asgarian‐Omran Hossein , Akhavan‐Niaki Haleh , Alimohammadi Mina , Alizadeh‐Forutan Maryam , Sohbatzadeh Farshad , Bekeschus Sander , Rafiei Alireza 
Published: July 2024

AbstractCold physical plasma, a partially ionized gas, has been shown to be effective in treating chronic wounds and cancer. However, there is limited research on plasma exposure of leukemia cell lines, such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and cytotoxic CD8+ T cells. To investigate the potential proimmunogenic effects of plasma‐derived reactive oxygen species, cytotoxic T cells were isolated from CLL patients and healthy volunteers. Extensive cold plasma treatment reduced T‐cell metabolic activity and viability in both diseased and healthy groups. Plasma treatment of cocultures, but not CD8+ T‐cell monocultures, spurred cytotoxic T‐cell proliferation, possibly due to plasma‐enhanced CLL antigen display and plasma‐mediated modulation of immunoregulatory surface molecules. Further studies are needed to understand the mechanisms and clinical relevance of these findings.
Adaptive command filter control for switched time‐delay systems with dead‐zone based on an exact disturbance observer
Authors: Zhu Jingyang , Li Shurong , Liu Zhe 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe focus of this article lies in the adaptive command filter tracking control problems for a class of switched time‐delay systems with an asymmetric dead‐zone and external disturbance under arbitrary switching. First, the external disturbance is estimated via an exact disturbance observer. Then, an echo state network (ESN) was adopted to approximate unknown function in system without tuning the weights between a reservoir and an input layer. Second, the time‐varying input of the dead‐zone model is considered as uncertain physical quantity of the system based on the dead‐zone slope boundary information. Third, an adaptive command filtered controller is employed to conquer the matter of “explosion of complexity” encountered in the traditional backstepping method. The filtering errors present in a dynamic surface control (DSC) approach are effectively eliminated by means of error compensation signals. A prescribed performance control (PPC) is resorted to confine the system output to meet prescribed steady‐state and transient tracking performances. The time delay terms are compensated by a Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional. The semi‐globally ultimately uniformly boundedness of all states in the closed‐loop system is ensured by the Liapunov's stability criterion. Finally, the validity of the developed control scheme is further verified through a simulation example.
“Nepantla is a Place Just Like the Ocean”: Bilingual Teachers Explore their Identities through Multimodal and Artifactual Testimonio
Authors: Barriot Cristina Sofía , Gonzales Grace Cornell 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBilingual teachers of Color navigate many in‐between spaces as they forge hybrid teacher identities; Chicana feminist scholars have referred to these crossroads between cultural ideologies, values, and beliefs as spaces of nepantla. In this qualitative case study, we analyzed the work of 31 teachers from two cohorts of multilingual educators who participated in a summer bilingual endorsement course and subsequent bilingual teacher induction meetings. These teachers identified as Latine, Asian/Asian American, Native American, or multiracial, and taught in Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Japanese, and English‐medium settings. As course instructors and induction facilitators, we engaged participants in a series of multimodal and artifactual testimonio sessions and collected data in the form of multimodal and artifactual testimonios, coursework, interviews, and video recordings of testimonio sessions. Framed by bringing Chicana feminist conceptualizations of testimonio and nepantla into conversation with theories of multimodal and artifactual literacies, we analyzed participants' testimonios and found they used images, voice, video, and artifacts to unearth their histories; to forge resilient identidades nepantleras; and to express connection and solidarity with students that informed their present and future pedagogical practices. This study suggests the potential for researchers and teacher educators to leverage hybrid literacy practices, like multimodal and artifactual testimonio, while creating spaces that facilitate identity exploration and development for multilingual teachers of Color. Significantly, this multilingual teacher identity development allows for articulation of connection and solidarity with multilingual students, which teachers perceive as consequential in shaping their pedagogical and advocacy commitments.
Leveraging on the fourth industrial revolution by African accountants in the sustenance of SDGs and AU Agenda 2063
Authors: Makurumidze Shepard , Sifile Obert , Twesige Daniel , Gasheja Faustin , Gwangwava Edson , Matowanyika Kudzanai , Chinofunga Shakemore , Mbizi Ranga , Sunday Kalisa 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe research sought to assess the use of 4IR technologies by the accountancy profession in Africa in the sustenance of SDGs and AU Agenda 2063. The investigation adopted a pragmatic approach, associated with mixed‐methodological approach. The target population for the study was 114,800 Professional Accountancy Organisations (PAOs) members from all 44 countries in Africa who were members of the Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA). Online questionnaires and telephone interviews were administered to gather data. A total of 267 responses were received out of 114,800 members representing 0.23% of the population. Forty‐eight accountants were interviewed by telephone using the snowball sampling technique. Quantitative data gathered from online questionnaires was analysed using the IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 and ATLAS.ti 9 was used to analyse responses from interviews. The study showed that accountants in Africa had heard about 4IR technologies, with the Internet of Things (IoT) mostly used and known by accountants. The study established that 4IR technologies improved the standard of living, reduced social marginalisation, eased manual work, improved agricultural productivity, reduced environmental pollution, improved health services, financial inclusion and knowledge sharing. These benefits are critical for achieving SDGs and the African Agenda 2063. Accountants are recommended to continuously train and retrain on new and trending technologies like computerised audits, big data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, robotics, bitcoin and its risks in the monetary systems, cyber security in the 4IR era, cloud computing and information management systems to sustain SDGs and AU Agenda 2063.