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Proteomic variation in the oral secretion of Spodoptera exigua and Spodoptera littoralis larvae in response to different food sources
Authors: García-Marín Elena , Gamir Jordi , Crava Cristina M 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

The Spodoptera genus is defined as the pest-rich genus because it contains some of the most destructive lepidopteran crop pests, characterized by a wide host range. During feeding, the caterpillars release small amounts of oral secretion (OS) onto the wounded leaves. This secretion contains herbivore-induced molecular patterns (HAMPs) that activate the plant defense response, as well as effectors that may inhibit or diminish the plant anti-herbivory response. In this study, we explored the protein components of the OS of two Spodoptera species, Spodoptera exigua and Spodoptera littoralis. We identified 336 and 276 proteins, respectively, with a major role in digestion. Using a label-free quantitative proteomics approach, we investigated changes in protein abundance in the OS of both species after switching from a laboratory artificial diet to detached pepper and tomato leaves. Several proteins, such as various lipases, polycalin and a β-1,3-glucan binding protein, were more abundant in the OS of plant-fed larvae in both species. Conversely, a WD-repeat containing protein significantly decreased upon feeding on plant leaves in both species. Phenotypic plasticity dependent on each Spodoptera-plant combination was observed for several peptidases, potentially related to the need to overcome the effects of proteinase inhibitors differentially produced by the two plant species, and for several REPAT proteins, possibly related to the specific modulation of each Spodoptera-plant interaction. Altogether, our results provide useful information for understanding the interaction of these two polyphagous Spodoptera species with the host plants, and help to identify evolutionary traits that may influence the outcome of herbivory in each of these two related species.
Multi-Tiered Cascading Negative Sampling For Graph Based Recommender System
Authors: Zhang Renhao , He Guopeng , Chen Tieqiao , Hu Bingliang , Jia Xinyin , Li Siyuan , Liu Jia 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Effective negative sampling strategies can accelerate model convergence, suppress excessive randomness in negative sample generation, and enhance the predictive performance of the recommender systems modeled by implicit feedback. However, existing negative sampling methods face two potential issues: limited utilization of user-item collaborative information and treating user-negative sample interactions as driven by a singular motive, thereby ignoring the user’s multi-tiered, gradually progressive implicit preferences, which leads to low-quality negative sampling. To design negative sampling methods suited to different geometric spaces based on their data characteristics, this paper introduces a novel multi-tiered cascading negative sampling method (Multi-Tiered Cascading Negative Sampling, MTCNS) for Euclidean space graph-based collaborative filtering recommender systems. Specifically, this method processes through two cascading levels, producing high-quality overall negative sample embeddings and negative sample feature representations that embody multi-layered progressive relevance semantics. Furthermore, outside the negative sampling method, a multi-task learning framework constructs a contrastive learning auxiliary task to enhance the main task’s performance. Experiments conducted on three real datasets demonstrate that this method improves metrics such as NDCG@20 and Recall@20 by an average of over 1.5%.
Classifying Synoptic Patterns Driving Tornadic Storms and Associated Spatial Trends in the United States
Authors: Jiang Qin , Dawson Daniel , Li Funing , Chavas Daniel 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Severe convective storms and tornadoes rank among nature’s most hazardous phenomena, inflicting significant property damage and casualties. Near-surface weather conditions are closely governed by large-scale synoptic patterns. It is crucial to delve into the involved multi-scale associations to understand tornado potential in response to climate change. Using clustering analysis, this study unveils that leading synoptic patterns driving tornadic storms and associated spatial trends are distinguishable across geographic regions in the U.S. Synoptic patterns with intense forcing featured by intense upper-level eddy kinetic energy and a dense distribution of Z500 fields dominate the increasing trend in tornado frequency in the southeast U.S., generating more tornadoes per event. Conversely, the decreasing trend noted in certain regions of the central Great Plains is associated with weak upper-level synoptic forcing. These findings offer an explanation of observational changes in tornado occurrences, suggesting that the physical mechanisms driving those changes differ in different regions.
Integrating Design Thinking into Basic Medical Innovation Projects: A Qualitative Study from the Perspective of Clinical Medicine Undergraduates
Authors: Wang Xiaomei , Gao Yang , Li Xiaojin , Yin Haiyan , Meng Kai , Ma Qun , Guo Yan 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

In the reform of medical education, innovative teaching methods are increasingly valued. Integrating design thinking (DT) into basic medical courses is seen as a key approach to fostering students' innovation and practical skills. The "Creative Histology and Embryology Learning Skills Expansion Competition," an interdisciplinary project, aims to explore new teaching models, promote comprehensive student development, and provide a practical example for innovative basic medical education. This study used qualitative research methods to conduct interviews with 15 award-winning students, gathering their learning experiences and feedback. We applied grounded theory to analyze the interview data through three levels of coding (open coding, axial coding, and selective coding) to reveal how DT integration in basic medical courses impacts students' innovation awareness and abilities. Open coding clearly identified the primary experiences and feelings of the students. Axial coding grouped these experiences into key themes, and selective coding developed a theoretical framework to explain these experiences and feelings. The three-level coding revealed that clinical undergraduates participating in the interdisciplinary competition had rich experiences and profound insights, particularly in terms of motivation, preparation, collaboration, and gains. DT is an effective tool for improving medical education, particularly in histology and embryology courses. It significantly enhances students' innovation awareness and abilities. This finding confirmed the effectiveness of DT in medical education and supported the transformation of basic medical education models. Future medical education practices should emphasize the integration of DT to cultivate students with innovation and practical skills. This will promote the reform and development of medical education.
Vegetable oil extended high styrene emulsion styrene butadiene rubber for tire tread of high-quality motorcycle
Authors: Agrawal Shambhu Lal , Kumawat Pankaj , Salvi Rajnikant , Jhala Jayveersinh , Bhatt Jayesh , Ameta Suresh C 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Worldwide the quality of motorcycle has undergone revolutionary change over last decade. Technological upgradation, customer demand and road infrastructure has contributed to this revolution. These necessitate higher performance of motorcycle tires as tires being interface between powerful engines and the road. Among the various parameters of motorcycle tire tread performance, dry and wet traction, rolling resistance and mileage, are important as they conform the safety requirement, fuel economy and durability. In general, Oil-extended Styrene Butadiene Rubber (OE-SBR) with high styrene provides better traction and abrasion with little deterioration in rolling resistance properties. In this study, vegetable origin oil extended high styrene (40%) SBR’s were characterized in motorcycle tire tread recipe. The use of vegetable oil results in almost zero polycyclic aromatic (PCA) content and therefore, these OE-SBR’s are environmentally friendly, renewable, and sustainable. SBR grades prepared with vegetable oils were showing less mixing energy (around 10%), better flow behavior (low activation energy by around 5%), lower filler-filler interaction (lower Payne effect by more than 25%) and lower tanδ@60°C (around 5%) as compared to petroleum oil.
Neuro-disturbance Observer based Finite-time Adaptive Control for MIMO System under Input Nonlinearity
Authors: Li Xiaoli , Zhang Guoju , Sun Guofa 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

In this study, a finite-time adaptive prescribed performance control scheme is investigated for multi-input multi-output systems with input friction and backlash. The novel fixed-time neuro-disturbance observer (FTNDO) and fixed-time command filter are constructed to ensure fast response of the controlled systems with settling time being determined regardless of initial states. The uncertainties caused by unknown smooth functions are handled by neural network approximators, then input friction and system disturbances are accurately compensated by FTNDO. Meanwhile, the employed fixed-time command filter is utilized to avoid repeated differentiation of virtual control signals during controller design. In particular, prescribed convergence of tracking errors for multi-input multi-output nonlinear system is ensured by finite-time performance function. Finally, simulation and experiment results demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed control strategy.
A simple method to create mineral mounts in thin section for teaching optical mineralogy
Authors: Kohn Matthew J. 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Mineral separates mounted in thin section help introduce mineralogy students to concepts of relief, color, pleochroism, and birefringence and serve as reference materials both for research and teaching. Here, a simple method is described to produce materials that can be sent to thin section manufacturers to construct sets of mineral mounts. The method is relatively inexpensive, requires only simple equipment and few skills, and allows mounting of multiple minerals (easily 10–20) in a single thin section. The key to the method is to create first a slurry of 500–1000 mg of each crushed mineral plus ∼300 mg (500 μL) of epoxy and use a microspoon spatula to spoon each slurry into a 4 cm long tube made from 6 mm (or ¼″) diameter, standard wall, glass tubing. After epoxy sets, the 4 cm long tubes can be bundled together and shipped to thin section makers, who can set the bundles in epoxy (ends down) and make 10 or more duplicate sections. Photomicrographs are presented for selected mineral reference slides produced by this method, along with detailed instructions on how to create them. These methods allow both randomly oriented mineral separates and oriented crystals to illustrate isotropic appearance in quartz and reverse pleochroism in tourmaline.
A Critical Review Of Accountability From The Islamic Perspective: Phenomena, Position, And Alignment Of Methodology
Authors: Nasyi'ah Eny Zuhrotin , Triyuwono Iwan , Djamhuri Ali , Ghofar Abdul 
Published: August 2024

Purpose—This paper aims to critically review currently developing conventional public accountability and reconstruct it based on an Islamic perspective. It will also provide a strategic position of Islamic values in the methodology used in accountability research.
Design/methodology/approach — This paper employed a secondary research approach emphasizing the wholeness in viewing accountability and using Islamic values as the primary comparative research material.
Findings — Our findings placed Islam uniquely positioned with a strategic value in public accountability and methodology alignment.
Practical implications — Accountability within the perspective of Islam will provide intrinsic values and benefits for those dealing with public accountability reporting. We expect this paper to imply massively applying the new public accountability concept.
Originality/value—This paper presents the internalization of the Ihsan value within Islam as a guide and supervisor of people dealing with accountability. It also proposes a hybrid accountability concept from the perspectives of accounting and Islam.
Workplace Self-Care Networks in The Literature From 2019 To 2022
Authors: GarcÃ­a Lirios Cruz 
Published: August 2024

Purpose — The document explores the literature published from 2019 to 2022 regarding occupational self-care. It proposes that the risks and contagion, illness, and death reduced the accidents and illnesses in the local occupational field.
Design/methodology/approach—A documentary, cross-sectional, exploratory, and correlational study was conducted using a sample of findings published in journals indexed to international repositories, considering the keywords "self-care" and "COVID-19" from 2019 to 2022.
Findings — A structure of neural networks was found that reflects learning from the literature regarding the intensification of information related to the pandemic, infections, diseases, and deaths in the workplace.
Practical implications — The findings allow the design of a workplace communication and risk prevention policy. Such guidelines correspond to biosafety policies in organizations in case of contingencies.
Originality/value — The study's contribution to the state of the matter lies in establishing a research agenda on occupational health and self-care in the face of health crises, risks, and contingencies.
Paper type — Case study
Determinants Of the Use of Agency Level Finalcial Application Systems (Sakti): Development of The Umega Model
Authors: Khabibi Mohammad wildan , Rosidi  
Published: August 2024

Purpose — This study examines and analyzes the effect of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, perceived risk, information quality, system quality, attitude, intention to use, and use of SAKTI.
Design/methodology/approach—Data was obtained through online questionnaires filled out by 149 users at the operator level of SAKTI. The analysis method used is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with a Partial Least Squares (PLS) test tool.
Findings — Empirical evidence shows that performance expectancy, social influence, perceived risk, information quality, system quality, attitude, intention to use, and use of SAKTI affect attitude toward using SAKTI. Intention to use the application affects the use of SAKTI.
Practical implications—The SAKTI application will be accepted and used if it increases employee performance, is easy to use, the environment affects usage, is secure, generates information that is simple for users to comprehend and has a good network infrastructure. Application providers can use this research to determine SAKTI usage behaviour.
Originality/value—This study develops the UMEGA model to determine the acceptance of the SAKTI application based on attitudes, interests, and usage.
Keywords — Accounting; System; SAKTI; UMEGA; and Use of SAKTI
Paper type — Case study
Covid-19 Pandemic's Effect on Performance and Acceleration of Performance Recovery: A Study on Manufacturing Industry in Bangladesh
Authors: Shahria Golam 
Published: August 2024

Purpose – The main aim of this study is to examine the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the effects of the pandemic during and after this pandemic on manufacturing sectors in Bangladesh. In the aforementioned context, there are some issues taken as the specific objectives:
Methodology – The study is conducted on the manufacturing sectors listed under Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE). The study's target population is 42 manufacturing companies out of 153 listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE). Four research variables were used to evaluate the financial performance and financial position of sample companies. Documentary analysis, descriptive analysis, data normality test, and Wilcoxon Signed–Rank Test are used to evaluate the hypothesis. The years of annual reports from 2018 - 2019 to 2020 – 2021 have been used for the documentary analysis of sample companies' financial performance and financial position.
Findings – The study's conclusions demonstrate that this pandemic significantly impacted Bangladeshi companies' financial performance (essentially ROA and ROE) at a 5% level of significance compared to before the pandemic. The recovery growth rate of the financial performance of sample companies has been increased optimistically, and the growth of the liquidity position of manufacturing companies was also seen in good position after the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the COVID-19 pandemic based on the Wilcoxon statistical test tool.
Practical implications—Considering that the COVID-19 epidemic has greatly impacted the import process of raw materials for production from China in particular and from other countries generally, the study advised the government of Bangladesh to boost its logistic and financial support for local raw materials facilities.
Originality/ Value—This study's findings can be used as a source of relevant data by investors or future investors for their investment decisions in the near future. The findings will assist the government in determining or preparing the appropriate tax incentive scheme for the impacted industries and whether the correct sector would profit from the scheme.
Portraying Dr. Soetomo's Thoughts in The Frame of University Social Responsibility
Authors: Nurhayati  , Irianto Gugus , Rosidi  
Published: August 2024

Purpose - This research aims to understand and explain the concept of University Social Responsibility by Dr. Soetomo University Surabaya.
Design/methodology/approach - In the context of research on University Social Responsibilities (USR), it is based on the concept of nationality and peoplehood initiated by Dr. Soetomo. Such a paradigm in the research context is called a constructivist-interpretive paradigm with a qualitative approach. A qualitative approach was chosen to obtain an in-depth picture of the research topic based on qualitative data.
Findings - The findings in this study are as follows: First, the concept of University Social Responsibility implemented by Dr. Soetomo University Surabaya is understood as a forum for embodying values that have grown and developed within Dr. Soetomo University. Second, implementing University Social Responsibility based on a people's and national perspective at Dr Soetomo University Surabaya is a series of field practice agendas that students assisting residents measurably and simultaneously carry out. Third, the strategy carried out by Dr. Soetomo University Surabaya in implementing University Social Responsibility for the campus circle community is first to identify the fundamental problems that exist in the community, then consolidate empowerment together with the government, both the Surabaya City Government and the Surabaya city social service.
The suggestions resulting from this study are:
First, policies related to poverty alleviation, public education, equitable distribution of education, and education for all those driven by the city/district government and the House of Representatives should have synergy with universities or universities that also have similar views on efforts to alleviate poverty and equalize social access.
Second, the Surabaya City Government and social services are advised to contribute financially and non-financially to the sustainability of the agenda related to equitable access in the context of fulfilling the fundamental rights of the need for human rights contained in Law Number 39 of 1999 concerning human rights.
Construction of The Accountant's Role As A Sustainability Score Player Through A Participatory Action Research Approach
Authors: Wahyuni Nining Ika , Sukoharsono Eko Ganis , Roekhudin  , Baridwan Zaki 
Published: August 2024

Purpose — This study aims to construct the role of accountants as sustainability score players, namely as providers of information, support, and guidance in embedding sustainable business practices in MSMEs.
Design/methodology/approach—This study uses a participatory action research (PAR) approach to construct the role of accountants. This approach requires the active participation of participants in each stage of the PAR cycle, starting from planning, action, observation and evaluation, and reflection. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and FGD. The data is processed by thematic analysis after going through the triangulation process to check its validity.
Findings—Accountants can expand their role by acting as sustainability score players through inclusion, providing literacy, and initiating MSMEs to start sustainable business practices. Through this involvement, accountants can realize that they can position themselves as agents of change who can become role models and mediators and facilitate the movement towards sustainable business for the MSMEs they assist.
Practical implications—Accountants must develop a new habitus that shows they can contribute significantly to realizing sustainable development goals. One habitus is getting used to being involved with the community, especially with MSMEs. “Engage” represents the ability of accountants to actively participate in any embedded sustainability efforts.
Originality/value—The gap between value and action in sustainability accounting research shows no relationship between values derived from existing theory and practical action. This research fills this gap by using an action research approach and involving educator accountants to determine what actions need to be taken to contribute to achieving sustainable development goals.
Need for Ethics Audit: Its Relevance and Importance in Government Organizations (Case Study of Indonesian Government)
Authors: Setiawaty Agus , Ludigdo Unti , Adib Noval 
Published: August 2024

Purpose—This paper aims to explore the emergent discourse of ethics audit and advance the relevance and importance of ethics audit as an effective way of maintaining an ethical climate in Indonesian government organizations.
Design/Methodology/Approach—This study uses a qualitative approach with Constructivism-Grounded Theory (CGT) analysis to gather field data and find, explore, and formulate findings. CGT is used because the conceptual foundation regarding ethics audit is still developing.
Findings—The findings obtained are that the ethics audit proposed in this study is significantly relevant to creating a better ethical climate in government organizations in Indonesia. The relevance involves an analysis of 3 perspectives, namely the micro, meso, and macro levels. The ethics audit model is proposed to provide a design for action in mitigating ethics violations, a framework to achieve good government governance, and a strategy for governing integrated continuous auditing.
Practical Implication—In a situation where the issue of public officials' ethics is being seriously highlighted in society, this study promotes the importance of ethics audits to government organizations. It is hoped that ethics audits will be legitimized as annual practices like the predecessor audits that already exist.
Originality/Value—This study fills the void of the limited discourse on ethics audits in Indonesia. Findings from this research raise the government’s awareness to be more serious about ethics through ethics audits.
ANALISIS PENGARUH INFLASI, EKSPOR, DAN PENGANGGURAN TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI
Authors: Natasya  , Saputra Putu Mahardika Adi 
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of inflation, exports, and unemployment on economic growth in 5 ASEAN countries in 1991-2020. Using the panel data regression analysis method, this study found that inflation, exports and unemployment had a significant effect on economic growth in 5 ASEAN Countries. This research is in line with several previous studies, namely by Jean and Mahardika (2013); Fathoni et al (2017), and Panigrahi et al (2020).