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Revitalizing university performance evaluation: the case of SETARA model in Malaysia
Authors: Islam Rafikul , Anis Azilah , Azam Md Siddique E 
Published: July 2024

PurposeSETARA is a well-known university rating tool in Malaysia. The study aims to enhance the transparency, accuracy, and reliability of SETARA assessment instrument by improving its weighting scheme for the domains, sub-domains, criteria, and indicators.Design/methodology/approachThe study utilized a quantitative research design and collected responses from 29 academic administrators in both public and private higher education institutions in Malaysia. The four steps of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) were employed. An AHP questionnaire was developed, adopting the domains, sub-domains, criteria, and indicators of the SETARA assessment instrument. The “Superdecision” software was used to synthesize the pairwise comparison judgments and compute the consistency ratio for all group pairwise comparison matrices.FindingsThe AHP-assigned weights differed significantly from those assigned by the SETARA rating system. For instance, the weight for “Input” increased from 20 to 41.05 out of 100, and the weight for “Output” decreased from 40 to 25.52. The new SETARA rating instrument is expected to be used by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) due to its scientifically justified foundation to ensure transparency, accuracy, and reliability.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is limited by small sample size for data collection. Future research could benefit from a larger and more diverse sample, including participants from a number of national-level universities and relevant agencies like Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA) and MOHE. Additionally, the research focused solely on recalculating weights and did not consider modifying the criteria set. Further investigation is needed to determine if some criteria can be added or removed.Practical implicationsThis research offers practical implications for refining the SETARA assessment mechanism and improving the quality of higher education in Malaysia. The modified weights provide guidance to Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) on where to focus their efforts to ensure quality. The transparent methodology introduced by this study can serve as a model for enhancing educational quality evaluations in Malaysia and potentially in other higher education systems worldwide.Originality/valueThe originality of this study lies in its innovative application of the AHP to the SETARA assessment tool, addressing a crucial gap in the assessment process. By providing a comprehensive and transparent methodology for assigning percentages and weights, this research offers a practical blueprint for enhancing the precision and impact of educational quality evaluations in Malaysia and beyond.
Skills development for sustainable career planning in Bangladesh: the case of gender equality in education
Authors: Alam Md Jahangir , Hafaz Md Abul , Methe Firuz Humayra 
Published: July 2024

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the importance of lifelong learning in cultivating competent human capital, fostering long-term career sustainability and promoting gender equality in Bangladesh.

Design/methodology/approach
This study has used a qualitative research methodology with inductive reasoning. The researchers used purposive sampling to conduct semi-structured interviews with 34 male and female students at the graduate and undergraduate levels, in addition to six stakeholders. This research is grounded in the theoretical frameworks of human capital development theory and gender and development theory.

Findings
The results suggest that there exists a positive correlation between lifelong learning, sustainable career development and gender equality in the context of Bangladesh. Successfully executing strategies might also play a significant role in attaining Bangladesh’s sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Practical implications
Educational curriculum reform within institutions is urgently needed, necessitating the active involvement and influential contributions of actors and stakeholders. Implementing lifelong learning must also align with gender equality and SDGs.

Originality/value
This study addresses a significant gap in the existing literature by offering insights into the relationship between lifelong learning, career sustainability and gender equality within the specific context of Bangladesh. This study provides valuable contributions to scholars, stakeholders and policymakers while establishing a foundation for future research endeavors.
Geophysical contribution based on vertical electrical sounding to hydrogeological evaluation in Ras Jebel coastal aquifer, Tunisia
Authors: Issaoui Wissal , Nasr Imen Hamdi , Guellala Rihab , HALLAL Nassim , Hamai Lamine , Inoubli Mohamed Hédi 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe coastal aquifer of Ras Jebel is located in the northeastern governorate of Bizerte. It is formed by a Mio–Plio‐quaternary geological structure. The region of Ras Jebal is considered an important agricultural centre due to intensive groundwater exploitation. This overexploitation results in a decrease in piezometry and an increase in salinity. The groundwater piezometric study shows a decrease in the piezometric level of approximately −3.34 to −1.79 m in 2015. Our study based on vertical electrical sounding had the aim to monitor the salinity of the water table in 2017, which showed that refill transactions in the aquifer of Ras Jebel caused the improvement of the chemical quality of water. In fact, the salinity in the coastal zone is between 2.53 and 4.14 g/L. As for the resistivity, which reached 2 Ω m near the sea, the geophysical study based on the geoelectric method has provided an electrical image of the basement to clarify the basin structure. The use of an electrical prospection method to study the salinization of the water table of Ras Jebel has highlighted the contribution to the most origin of saltwater: natural origin (sea water intrusion) on the northeastern coast of Ras Jebel. This source is the main origin of the degradation of the quality of underground water resources in Ras Jebel.
Rhodopsin‐based light‐harvesting system for sustainable synthetic biology
Authors: Tu Weiming , Saeed Haris , Huang Wei E. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractRhodopsins, a diverse class of light‐sensitive proteins found in various life domains, have attracted considerable interest for their potential applications in sustainable synthetic biology. These proteins exhibit remarkable photochemical properties, undergoing conformational changes upon light absorption that drive a variety of biological processes. Exploiting rhodopsin's natural properties could pave the way for creating sustainable and energy‐efficient technologies. Rhodopsin‐based light‐harvesting systems offer innovative solutions to a few key challenges in sustainable engineering, from bioproduction to renewable energy conversion. In this opinion article, we explore the recent advancements and future possibilities of employing rhodopsins for sustainable engineering, underscoring the transformative potential of these biomolecules.
The Primula edelbergii S‐locus is an example of a jumping supergene
Authors: Potente Giacomo , Yousefi Narjes , Keller Barbara , Mora‐Carrera Emiliano , Szövényi Péter , Conti Elena 
Published: July 2024

AbstractResearch on supergenes, non‐recombining genomic regions housing tightly linked genes that control complex phenotypes, has recently gained prominence in genomics. Heterostyly, a floral heteromorphism promoting outcrossing in several angiosperm families, is controlled by the S‐locus supergene. The S‐locus has been studied primarily in closely related Primula species and, more recently, in other groups that independently evolved heterostyly. However, it remains unknown whether genetic architecture and composition of the S‐locus are maintained among species that share a common origin of heterostyly and subsequently diverged across larger time scales. To address this research gap, we present a chromosome‐scale genome assembly of Primula edelbergii, a species that shares the same origin of heterostyly with Primula veris (whose S‐locus has been characterized) but diverged from it 18 million years ago. Comparative genomic analyses between these two species allowed us to show, for the first time, that the S‐locus can ‘jump’ (i.e. translocate) between chromosomes maintaining its function in controlling heterostyly. Additionally, we found that four S‐locus genes were conserved but reshuffled within the supergene, seemingly without affecting their expression, thus we could not detect changes explaining the lack of self‐incompatibility in P. edelbergii. Furthermore, we confirmed that the S‐locus is not undergoing genetic degeneration. Finally, we investigated P. edelbergii evolutionary history within Ericales in terms of whole genome duplications and transposable element accumulation. In summary, our work provides a valuable resource for comparative analyses aimed at investigating the genetics of heterostyly and the pivotal role of supergenes in shaping the evolution of complex phenotypes.
Erectile dysfunction in cardiovascular patients: A prospective study of the eNOS gene T‐786C, G894T, and INTRON variable number of the tandem repeat functional interaction
Authors: Segura Ana , Muriel Javier , Miró Pau , Agulló Laura , Arrarte Vicente , Carracedo Patricia , Zandonai Thomas , Peiró Ana M 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackgroundCardiovascular disease induces erectile dysfunction modulated by endothelial nitric oxide synthase enzyme and an impaired ejection fraction that restricts penis vascular congestion. However, the mechanisms regulating endothelial dysfunction are not understood.ObjectivesExploring the functional impact of endothelial nitric oxide synthase genetic polymorphisms on erectile dysfunction and drug therapy optimization in high‐risk cardiovascular disease patients.Materials and methodsPatients with erectile dysfunction symptoms and candidates for andrology therapy were included (n = 112). Clinical data and endothelial nitric oxide synthase rs1799983 (G894T) and rs2070744 (T‐786C), genotyped by fluorescence polarization assays, were registered. The 27‐bp variable number of the tandem repeat polymorphism in intron 4 (intron4b/a) was analyzed by polymerase chain reaction‐restriction fragment length polymorphism. Association analyses were run with the R‐3.2.0 software.ResultsA significant association between endothelial nitric oxide synthase 786‐TT (p = 0.005) and the aa/ac of intron 4 variable number of the tandem repeat (p = 0.02) with higher erectile dysfunction susceptibility was observed in cardiovascular disease patients (60 ± 9 years, 66% severe erectile dysfunction, 56% ejection fraction). After 3‐months of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors, erectile dysfunction (International Index of Erectile Function, 50 ± 16 scores, the International Index of Erectile Function‐Erectile Function 21 ± 10 scores, p < 0.001) and sexual quality of life (modified Sexual Life Quality Questionnaire 55 ± 23 scores, p < 0.001) had significantly improved. The cardiovascular ejection fraction was influenced positively with better sexual quality of life (0.1941), and also in the endothelial nitric oxide synthase G894‐T allele (p = 0.076) carriers, which could merit future analyses. Erectile dysfunction was present as the primary clinical manifestation in 62% of cases, with cardiovascular disease occurring concurrently. Only former smokers and obese subjects debuted prior to cardiovascular disease than to erectile dysfunction.ConclusionsOur study provides comprehensive insights into the functional interaction linking endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene polymorphisms, erectile function, and ejection fraction in high‐risk cardiovascular disease patients. Future therapeutic strategies could target endothelial nitric oxide synthase activity by including lifestyle changes and epigenetic modulations.
Extended total colonic aganglionosis and total intestinal aganglionosis: Challenging enemies
Authors: Eshel Fuhrer Audelia , Govorukhina Olga , Becker Gal , Ben‐Shahar Yoav , Moran‐Lev Hadar , Sukhotnik Igor 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAimExtended total colonic aganglionosis (ETCA) represents uncommon forms of Hirschsprung disease (HD), with aganglionosis extending into the proximal small bowel. ETCA management is challenging and associated with poor outcomes and high mortality. This study compares management and outcomes of ETCA to more common HD forms.MethodsA retrospective cohort of HD patients (2012–2023) from two institutions. Three HD forms were compared: short‐segment HD (SSHD, n = 19), long‐segment HD or total colonic aganglionosis (LS/TCA, n = 9) and ETCA (n = 7).ResultsNormally innervated segments in ETCA patients ranged 0–70 cm. Median times to first surgery were; ETCA = 3 days versus TCA = 21 days (p = 0.017) and SSHD = 95 days (p < 0.001), respectively. Median number of surgeries were; ETCA = 4, versus TCA = 2 (p = 0.17) and SSHD = 1 (p = 0.002), respectively. All the patients underwent a definitive pull‐through procedure, except four ETCA patients with a permanent jejunostomy and residual aganglionic segment of 57–130 cm. ETCA patients had 92% lower odds of enterocolitis (14%) compared to TCA patients (67%, p = 0.054), and comparable odds to SSHD patients (16%, p = 0.92). ETCA mortality was 14%.ConclusionExtended total colonic aganglionosis patients require earlier and multiple interventions. Leaving an aganglionic segment may be advantageous, without increasing risk for enterocolitis. Tailored surgical treatment and rehabilitation programmes may prevent mortality and need for transplantation.
School bullying victimization and child subjective well‐being in east Asian countries and territories: Role of children's participation in decision‐making in schools and community
Authors: Shamrova Daria , Lee Jeoung Min , Choi Shinwoo 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe study aimed to test children's subjective perception of participation in decision‐making in school and community as protective factors against the negative effects of bullying on child subjective well‐being in three East Asian countries and territories—South Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan. This study is based on the subset of data from the third wave of the Children's World survey that consists of 5717 children 10–12 years of age. Our findings suggest that the children with bullying victimization who experience more participation in decision‐making in their school and local community are less likely to have decreased well‐being.
Multicenter integration analysis of TRP channels revealed potential mechanisms of immunosuppressive microenvironment activation and identified a machine learning‐derived signature for improving outcomes in gliomas
Authors: Li Yuntao , Zhang Yonggang , Feng Shi , Zhu Hua , Xing Ying , Xiong Xiaoxing , Chen Qianxue 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAimThis study aimed to explore the mechanisms of transient receptor potential (TRP) channels on the immune microenvironment and develop a TRP‐related signature for predicting prognosis, immunotherapy response, and drug sensitivity in gliomas.MethodsBased on the unsupervised clustering algorithm, we identified novel TRP channel clusters and investigated their biological function, immune microenvironment, and genomic heterogeneity. In vitro and in vivo experiments revealed the association between TRPV2 and macrophages. Subsequently, based on 96 machine learning algorithms and six independent glioma cohorts, we constructed a machine learning‐based TRP channel signature (MLTS). The performance of the MLTS in predicting prognosis, immunotherapy response, and drug sensitivity was evaluated.ResultsPatients with high expression levels of TRP channel genes had worse prognoses, higher tumor mutation burden, and more activated immunosuppressive microenvironment. Meanwhile, TRPV2 was identified as the most essential regulator in TRP channels. TRPV2 activation could promote macrophages migration toward malignant cells and alleviate glioma prognosis. Furthermore, MLTS could work independently of common clinical features and present stable and superior prediction performance.ConclusionThis study investigated the comprehensive effect of TRP channel genes in gliomas and provided a promising tool for designing effective, precise treatment strategies.
Optic nerve compression associated with visual cortex functional alteration in dysthyroid optic neuropathy: A combined orbital and brain imaging study
Authors: Zhang Haiyang , Liu Yuting , Jiang Mengda , Xia Duojin , Peng Yuhang , Zhu Ling , Tao Xiaofeng , Wang Jue , Li Jipeng , Sun Jing , Li Yinwei , Song Xuefei , Zhou Huifang , Fan Xianqun 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAimsTo investigate the alterations of the optic nerve and visual cortex in dysthyroid optic neuropathy (DON), a subgroup of thyroid eye disease (TED).MethodsMultiple orbital imaging biomarkers related to optic nerve compression and the amplitude of low‐frequency fluctuations (ALFF) of the brain were obtained from 47 patients with DON, 56 TED patients without DON (nDON), and 37 healthy controls (HC). Correlation analyses and diagnostic tests were implemented.ResultsCompared with HC, the nDON group showed alterations in orbital imaging biomarkers related to optic nerve compression in posterior segments, as well as ALFF of the right inferior temporal gyrus and left fusiform gyrus. DON differed from nDON group mainly in the modified muscle index of the posterior segment of optic nerve, and ALFF of orbital part of right superior frontal gyrus, right hippocampus, and right superior temporal gyrus. Orbital and brain imaging biomarkers were significantly correlated with each other. Diagnostic models attained an area under a curve of 0.80 for the detection of DON.ConclusionThe combined orbital and brain imaging study revealed alterations of the visual pathway in patients with TED and DON as well as provided diagnostic value. The initiation of alterations in the visual cortex in TED may precede the onset of DON.
The history and taxonomy of Lady Banks's Rose: Rosa banksiae W.T.Aiton
Authors: Compton James A. 
Published: July 2024

SummaryRosa banksiae W. T. Aiton was described as a species from a double, white‐flowering plant. The history of its transportation to Europe from Canton, China is reviewed and a neotype is designated for the name. The history and introduction of the single white flowered R. banksiae var. normalis Regel; double yellow flowered R. banksiae var. lutea Lindl. and single yellow flowered R. banksiae f. lutescens Voss. is fully documented. A lectotype is designated for R. banksiae var. lutea and neotypes designated for R. banksiae and R. banksiae f. lutescens.
Party and play: Associations between US male sex workers' internet advertising characteristics and advertising chemsex to prospective clients
Authors: Jackson Kristopher J. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractIntroductionIt is broadly recognised that chemsex is more prevalent among men who have sex with men, but little is known about chemsex in the context of commercial sexual encounters between men. This study investigates sex worker advertising characteristics and their advertised willingness to engage in chemsex with clients.MethodsData were web scraped from the profiles of US‐based male sex workers (N = 3773) advertising services on an internet advertising platform in February 2021. This study describes the association between chemsex advertising and advertised age, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, encounter type and COVID‐19 acknowledgement.Results28.5% of sex workers (n = 1077) advertised chemsex, 64.7% of whom were 25–34 years‐old (n = 697). The odds of chemsex advertising increased between ages 21–24 (aOR = 1.20, 95% CI 1.09–1.32) and declined among sex workers over 35 years‐old (aOR = 0.97, 95% CI 0.95–1.00). Sex workers advertising as bisexual were more likely to advertise chemsex than those identifying as gay (aOR = 1.38, 95% CI 1.18–1.63). Sex workers acknowledging COVID‐19 were less likely to advertise chemsex compared to those who did not (aOR = 0.65, 95% CI 0.48–0.89). Encounter type was associated with chemsex advertising among sex workers in this sample; sex workers not offering the “boyfriend experience” were more than 50% less likely to advertise chemsex than those who did offer the boyfriend experience (aOR = 0.47, 95% CI 0.36–0.61).Discussion and ConclusionsChemsex advertising in this population is likely influenced by multiple sociodemographic and occupational characteristics. Identifying sex workers likely to engage in chemsex based on advertising data could inform targeted education and harm‐reduction campaigns in this population.
The disclosure perspective of firm‐specific political risk measure from conference calls
Authors: Hossain Ashrafee T. , Masum Abdullah‐Al , Hasan Mostafa M. , Li Donghui , Xu Jian 
Published: July 2024

AbstractHassan et al. (2019) quantified firm‐specific political risk during corporate conference calls. We argue that this metric captures voluntary risk disclosure by firms rather than just their level of political risk. Studying the impact of political risk disclosure (PRD) on stock price crash risk (SPCR) allows us to test how well their score captures firm‐specific risk or disclosure. Consistent with our disclosure perspective, we document that PRD significantly reduces SPCR. Our cross‐sectional analyses further indicate that the negative effect of PRD on SPCR is more pronounced for firms with poor monitoring and governance and those with more opaque information environments.
Photosynthetic responses of switchgrass to light and CO2 under different precipitation treatments
Authors: Kieffer Christina , Kaur Navneet , Li Jianwei , Matamala Roser , Fay Philip A. , Hui Dafeng 
Published: July 2024

AbstractSwitchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) is a prominent bioenergy crop with robust resilience to environmental stresses. However, our knowledge regarding how precipitation changes affect switchgrass photosynthesis and its responses to light and CO2 remains limited. To address this knowledge gap, we conducted a field precipitation experiment with five different treatments, including −50%, −33%, 0%, +33%, and +50% of ambient precipitation. To determine the responses of leaf photosynthesis to CO2 concentration and light, we measured leaf net photosynthesis of switchgrass under different CO2 concentrations and light levels in 2020 and 2021 for each of the five precipitation treatments. We first evaluated four light and CO2 response models (i.e., rectangular hyperbola model, nonrectangular hyperbola model, exponential model, and the modified rectangular hyperbola model) using the measurements in the ambient precipitation treatment. Based on the fitting criteria, we selected the nonrectangular hyperbola model as the optimal model and applied it to all precipitation treatments, and estimated model parameters. Overall, the model fit field measurements well for the light and CO2 response curves. Precipitation change did not influence the maximum net photosynthetic rate (Pmax) but influenced other model parameters including quantum yield (α), convexity (θ), dark respiration (Rd), light compensation point (LCP), and saturated light point (LSP). Specifically, the mean Pmax of five precipitation treatments was 17.6 μmol CO2 m−2 s−1, and the ambient treatment tended to have a higher Pmax. The +33% treatment had the highest α, and the ambient treatment had lower θ and LCP, higher Rd, and relatively lower LSP. Furthermore, precipitation significantly influenced all model parameters of CO2 response. The ambient treatment had the highest Pmax, largest α, and lowest θ, Rd, and CO2 compensation point LCP. Overall, this study improved our understanding of how switchgrass leaf photosynthesis responds to diverse environmental factors, providing valuable insights for accurately modeling switchgrass ecophysiology and productivity.