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Single-molecule tracking reveals the dynamics of Ipl1 recruitment to the kinetochores and spindles inS. cerevisiae
Authors: Podh Nitesh Kumar , Das Ayan , Kumari Akriti , Garg Kirti , Yadav Rashmi , Kashyap Kirti , Islam Sahil , Gupta Anupam , Mehta Gunjan 
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACTAurora kinase B, Ipl1 inSaccharomyces cerevisiae, is the master regulator of cell division required for checkpoint regulation, spindle assembly and disassembly, chromosome segregation, and cytokinesis. Decades of research employed ensemble averaging methods to understand its dynamics and function; however, the dynamic information was lost due to population-based averaging. Here, we use single-molecule imaging and tracking (SMIT) to quantify the recruitment dynamics of Ipl1 at the kinetochores and spindles in live cells. Our data suggest that Ipl1 is recruited to these locations with different dynamics. We have demonstrated how the recruitment dynamics of Ipl1 at the kinetochores during metaphase changes in the presence and absence of tension across the kinetochore, in the absence of protein phosphatase 1 (Glc7), and the absence of its known recruiters (Ctf19 and Bub1). The SMIT of other chromosome passenger complex members suggests its hierarchical assembly at the kinetochore. Hence, SMIT provides a dynamic view of the Ipl1 trafficking at the kinetochores and spindles.
Assessment of altitude effects based on the consumption behavior of a piston-prop engine by entropy approach
Authors: Sogut Mehmet Ziya 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
The altitude and weather conditions affect directly fuel consumption and engine efficiency of the aircraft engines. The thermo-physical properties of the weather of altitude play a significant role in this process. Unfortunately, engine performance based on altitude conditions also causes waste heat and environmental pollution due to engine entropy generation. However, environmental impact assessment is needed to improve environmental sustainability. This study aimed to analyse the energy and environmental performance of a piston engine based on altitude conditions.

Design/methodology/approach
This study is based on the entropy approach, and it aims to assess the environmental impact of the engine. Exergy analysis with together two new indices to evaluate the environmental effects caused by the engine under altitude conditions was used.

Findings
The analysis reveals that the exergy efficiency of the piston engine is 23.9% on average for the three referenced altitudes, while the exergy efficiency difference between altitude boundary conditions is 11%. In addition, the entropy production of the engine is on average 10.55 kW/K. In this case, the environmental pollution potential resulting from the entropy production of the engine is on average 3.29 times higher due to reversible conditions, while the improvement rate was found to be 58%.

Originality/value
This analysis shows that engine efficiency increases as altitude increases. Similarly, it can also be said that the environmental impacts are reduced and the improvement of the engine has opportunities for operational processes. Besides, in the study, some suggestions for motor performance impact analysis were presented.
Global supply chains and the social good perspective: Can blockchain come to the rescue?
Authors: Kouhizadeh Mahtab , Sarkis Joseph 
Published: August 2024

PurposeThis viewpoint article provides insights into the potential role of blockchain technology in addressing crucial issues facing society and global supply chains. We seek to bring more attention to blockchain capabilities for social good in global supply chain settings.Design/methodology/approachThis viewpoint paper provides a perspective on some major current social good and global supply chain issues. The method is based on the current state-of-the-art debate and discourse on blockchain technology as an enabler for social good. Literature, practice and author knowledge concerning the topic are used to support the concepts and actions presented in this study.FindingsSocial good, sustainable supply chains and blockchain technology have great promise and potential. Joint research and practice evaluation are essential to reveal the full potential and applications of blockchain technology and address the trade-offs and challenges. Theory and modeling are needed for understanding and advancing these topical areas.Originality/valueBlockchain application for social good is a new area. We call for transdisciplinary research and development to advance this emerging area. We propose many open questions, and many more are arising in this blockchain and benchmarking community. The impact of this research can be substantive as we can actually seek to make our world a better place as we focus on social good.
Effects of intergovernmental fiscal transfers on technological innovation in China
Authors: Liu Liangliang , Lv Miaomiao , Zhang Wenqing 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to analyze whether and how intergovernmental fiscal transfers (IFTs) affect technological innovation.

Design/methodology/approach
China’s provincial panel data from 2007 to 2019 are used in an empirical study to examine the effect of IFTs on technological innovation and the role of fiscal spending policy in the relationship between the two by using the spatial Durbin model.

Findings
Results show an evident spatial correlation for the effect of IFTs on technological innovation, indicating that IFTs have a significant negative influence on technological innovation in local and surrounding regions. IFTs also inhibit technological innovation by negatively affecting science and technology spending and education spending.

Research limitations/implications
These findings can aid policymakers in advancing technological innovation by improving the system of fiscal transfers and optimizing the structure of fiscal spending.

Originality/value
Although the determinants of technological innovation have been analyzed, no studies have investigated the effect of IFTs on technological innovation. Thus, this paper aims to address this gap.
Generative AI as a transformative force for innovation: a review of opportunities, applications and challenges
Authors: Sedkaoui Soraya , Benaichouba Rafika 
Published: August 2024

PurposeThis study examines the existing literature on generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) and its impact across many sectors. This analysis explores the potential, applications, and challenges of Gen AI in driving innovation and creativity and generating ideas.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopts a comprehensive literature review approach, carefully assessing current scientific articles on Gen AI published from 2022 to 2024. The analysis examines trends and insights derived from research.FindingsThe review indicates that Gen AI has significant potential to augment human creativity and innovation processes as a collaborative partner. However, it is imperative to prioritize responsible development and ethical frameworks in order to effectively tackle biases, privacy concerns, and other challenges. Gen AI is significantly transforming business models, processes, and value propositions in several industries, but with varying degrees of effect. Findings indicate also that despite the theory-driven approach to investigating Gen AI's creative and innovative potential, cutting-edge applications research prioritizes examining the possibilities of Gen AI models.Research limitations/implicationsAlthough this review offers a picture of great possibilities, it concurrently underlines the necessity for a deep knowledge of Gen AI nuances to fully harness its capabilities. The findings indicate that continuous research and exploration efforts are required to address the challenges of Gen AI and assure its responsible and ethical implementation. Therefore, more study is needed on enhancing human-AI collaboration and defining ethical norms for varied circumstances.Originality/valueThis study presents a relevant analysis of Gen AI's transformational potential as an innovation catalyst. It emphasizes major potential, applications across industries, and ethical issues for responsible integration.
Individual accountability of MTurk gig workers: examining the scale dimensionality
Authors: Fanoodi Saeed , Ray Cassaday , Beu Ammeter Danielle , Ammeter Anthony P. , Novicevic Milorad M. 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to build upon the accountability pyramid model by presenting two studies that examine the dimensionality of individual accountability among Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk) gig workers.

Design/methodology/approach
For the first study, aimed at investigating the dimensionality of individual accountability of gig workers, the authors collected data from MTurkers by administering two surveys in the English and Mandarin Chinese languages with 185 respondents. The authors implemented principal component analysis and confirmatory factor analysis to analyse the data. For the second study, aimed at establishing validation of the dimensionality found in the first study, the authors collected data from an additional 148 respondents.

Findings
The results indicated that the intensity and salience dimensions merged into one factor that the authors labelled Accountability Significance, while the process and outcome dimensions merged into one factor labelled Accountability Focus. Additionally, the authors found that individual accountability is a second-order construct encompassing Accountability Significance and Accountability Focus as first-order factors. The authors validated the findings in the second study.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this research is the first quantitative study investigating the individual accountability of gig workers. The validation of individual accountability in MTurkers offers valuable insights into MTurkers’s Hybrid Accountability Focus and Accountability Significance.
Effect of mullite on the friction stability of carbon fiber-reinforced friction material
Authors: Cai Peng , Zhang Pingjie , Xiao Xiong , Yang Wenneng , Wu Xiaohan , Ni Lingli , Zheng Fei 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of mullite on the mechanical properties and friction of carbon fiber (CF)-reinforced friction material.

Design/methodology/approach
CF-reinforced friction materials with varying content of mullite were fabricated by hot press molding, and then the tribological properties were tested on the MRH-3-type tribometer under ambient conditions with the ring-on-block configuration.

Findings
The experimental results indicated that the addition of mullite increased the density and compressive strength of friction material. However, the flexural strength of friction material decreased by 16% with the addition of 15 Wt.% mullite. The friction coefficient was proportional to the mullite content. Friction material with 12.5 Wt.% mullite showed the highest friction stability under different loads, whereas friction material with 10 Wt.% mullite exhibited the highest friction stability under different sliding speeds.

Originality/value
By boosting the resistance to deformation under load and increasing the specific heat capacity, mullite contributed significantly to the friction stability of the friction material.
School ties between external auditors and audit committee: evidence from the audit fee in Indonesia
Authors: Harymawan Iman , Sani Nurhaliza , Minanurohman Adib , Shafie Rohami 
Published: August 2024

PurposeThis study examines the relationship between school ties among external auditors and audit committee members, and their joint impact on audit fee. We also examine how the monitoring and executive functions within companies moderate this relationship.Design/methodology/approachThis study employs a regression analysis model on a sample of companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2016 to 2019, followed by additional analyses using high-low growth and tech samples, as well as robustness tests involving coarsened exact matching (CEM) and Heckman’s (1979) theory to address potential causality issues.FindingsThis study reveals that school ties between external auditors and audit committees positively influence audit fee. The audit committee size weakens this relationship, while the presence of an internal audit enhances it.Research limitations/implicationsThis research contributes to the literature related to the relationship between school ties and audit fee in Indonesian public companies, providing insights for stakeholders and informing company policies. It aims to increase awareness of the significance of school ties among Indonesian companies.Originality/valueThis research fills a knowledge gap by examining the link between audit committee-external auditor relationships and audit fees, aiming to generate new insights and empirical evidence to inform future research and regulatory decisions.
A bibliometric analysis of ESG in Islamic banks: mapping current trends and projecting future research direction
Authors: Tumewang Yunice Karina , Yunita Danis Nurul , Hassan M. Kabir 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
This study aims to explore the current trends in the literature about environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices within Islamic banking. It also seeks to identify research gaps and propose directions for future inquiry.

Design/methodology/approach
Using a bibliometric analysis, this study synthesises 753 articles from the Scopus database from 1988 to 2023. The analysis was conducted using the biblioshiny package in RStudio and VOSviewer.

Findings
It reveals an increasing trajectory in the volume of literature on ESG within Islamic banking, with Muslim-majority countries supported by robust regulatory frameworks leading the discourse. Emerging interest from Muslim-minority countries is also noted. This research delineates five principal research streams and proposes future investigative pathways, including the influence of institutional factors on Islamic banks’ ESG practices.

Practical implications
This study offers valuable insights for Islamic bank management and stakeholders, enhancing their comprehension of ESG practices’ current landscape. Additionally, it directs emerging scholars towards novel and pertinent research opportunities within this domain.

Originality/value
Amidst a growing body of work on ESG and Islamic banking, this study is, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, the first bibliometric review dedicated solely to ESG considerations in Islamic banks. It augments the extant literature by adopting a more stringent methodological approach and a rigid quality assessment.
The troubled establishment of the Tourist Hotel Corporation of New Zealand
Authors: Cardow Andrew 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
By 1901, New Zealand had the first national government-controlled department of tourism in the world. This was the vehicle used to acquire and control tourism assets. In 1954, the hotel assets were consolidated as the Tourist Hotel Corporation of New Zealand (THC). Whilst hotel consolidation was not unique in the world, comparatively little has been written about the establishment of the THC. The following contributes to this ongoing history.

Design/methodology/approach
The research used relevant archival records held within the Archives New Zealand. Altogether 195 files were accessed. Information was analyzed and sorted into themes. The following involves one of those themes, conflict.

Findings
The establishment of the THC was the result of corporatist ideology based around the need to preserve the importance of tourism to New Zealand. The legislative requirements relating to the management and governance of the THC led to conflict between the THC CEO and the government. Such conflict has been placed within an institutional context. This conflict may have “got in the way” of effective running of the THC.

Research limitations/implications
There is a large volume of data still to be analyzed. Subsequent work on the later years, and demise of the THC could add further context to the overall history of the THC. The extent to which institutionalism was at the root of conflict between the management of the THC and the controlling government department are explored.

Originality/value
Very little has been written about the establishment of the THC. The following contributes to the discussion on the establishment and problems that emerged in the early management of the THC.
A feasibility evaluation of a peer support intervention for social participation in China
Authors: Chen Xiyuan , Qin Sang , Sheehan Lindsay , Ma Zhiying , Spicknall Virginia , Fan Yu 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
This study aims to report on the feasibility, acceptability and outcomes of a peer support program designed to promote social participation for adults with serious mental illness (SMI) in China.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors used a community-based participatory research approach to adapt and test a six-month, culturally responsive peer program with 68 participants. Peer supporters were trained and supervised in Guangzhou, China. Peer workers were hired via a competitive process and completed both classroom and field training. Study participants were offered individual and group socialization activities. Participants completed measures on recovery, quality of life, functioning and symptoms at three time points (pre-, post- and follow-up).

Findings
Nearly 90% of participants expressed satisfaction with their peer supporters and the frequency of services. Findings showed a significant increasing trend for the social relationships domain of quality of life from baseline to follow-up. Female participants reported significantly increased recovery from pre to post and increased psychological quality of life pre-follow-up as compared to their male counterparts. Supervision logs documented positive gains from participants such as increased help-seeking, improved social skills, enhanced emotion regulation and self-confidence and established routine, alongside challenges like inconsistent engagement, low service incentives and an overreliance on social workers. Peer supporters also reported concerns about their own lack of skills and in navigating relationships between participants and their family members.

Originality/value
Peer interventions have been well studied in Western countries but underexplored in China. This research addresses this gap by presenting a peer program aimed at enhancing the social participation of Chinese with SMI.
Microbial communities reveal niche partitioning across the slope and bottom zones of the challenger deep
Authors: Hu Aoran , Zhao Weishu , Wang Jing , Qi Qi , Xiao Xiang , Jing Hongmei 
Published: August 2024

AbstractWidespread marine microbiomes exhibit compositional and functional differentiation as a result of adaptation driven by environmental characteristics. We investigated the microbial communities in both seawater and sediments on the slope (7–9 km) and the bottom (9–11 km) of the Challenger Deep of the Mariana Trench to explore community differentiation. Both metagenome‐assembled genomes (MAGs) and 16S rRNA amplicon sequence variants (ASVs) showed that the microbial composition in the seawater was similar to that of sediment on the slope, while distinct from that of sediment in the bottom. This scenario suggested a potentially stronger community interaction between seawater and sediment on the slope, which was further confirmed by community assembly and population movement analyses. The metagenomic analysis also indicates a specific stronger potential of nitrate reduction and sulphate assimilation in the bottom seawater, while more versatile nitrogen and sulphur cycling pathways occur on the slope, reflecting functional differentiations among communities in conjunction with environmental features. This work implies that microbial community differentiation occurred in the different hadal niches, and was likely an outcome of microbial adaptation to the extreme hadal trench environment, especially the associated hydrological and geological conditions, which should be considered and measured in situ in future studies.
Retrospective review of surgeon administered transversus abdominis plane blocks at emergency caesarean
Authors: Einarsson Rachel , Knowles Joshua 
Published: August 2024

BackgroundEffective analgesics with minimal side effects are imperative for patient and neonate wellbeing postpartum. Post‐caesarean section ultrasound‐guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks have proven safety and efficacy. Surgical TAP blocks appear effective and require little time and equipment. No previous examination of surgical TAP blocks in patients having undergone emergency caesarean section has been undertaken.AimsTo investigate surgical TAP block and multimodal analgesic use during emergency caesarean section, the effect on surgical time, post‐operative analgesia use, and admission length.Materials and MethodsWe performed a retrospective review of 250 patients who underwent emergency caesarean in 2022. Surgical TAP blocks were performed with 20 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine either side. Primary outcomes included surgical time, length of admission, time to first request of rescue opiate, opiate use in first post‐operative 24 h, total dose used during admission, and opiates prescribed on discharge.ResultsNinety‐six patients received surgical TAP blocks, and 154 did not. There were no statistically significant differences in the primary outcomes. Subgroup analyses were performed in patients who did not receive intrathecal morphine, body mass index over 30 kg/m2, for patients whom this was their first caesarean, and for TAP blocks versus local infiltration to the wound. There were no significant differences in the primary outcomes in these subgroups.ConclusionsSurgical TAP blocks did not prolong surgical time or decrease post‐operative analgesia use or admission length in patients having undergone emergency caesarean. Patient‐tailored multimodal analgesia is encouraged, although more research is needed.
Rural unpaid caregivers' experiences in northern Aotearoa, New Zealand during the Covid‐19 pandemic: A qualitative study
Authors: Frey Rosemary , Wiles Janine , Balmer Deborah , Meha Pare , Parsons John , Simpson Mary , Burholt Vanessa 
Published: August 2024

AbstractObjectiveRural unpaid caregivers experience different opportunities and challenges than their urban counterparts. Our aim was to understand rural unpaid caregivers' experiences of challenges and opportunities during the Covid‐19 pandemic in New Zealand.SettingRural northern New Zealand during the Covid‐19 pandemic.ParticipantsA convenience sample of 10 unpaid rural caregivers, most supporting an older person living with dementia.DesignA qualitative descriptive design. Data included interviews and online workshops, and a thematic analysis.ResultsRural unpaid caregivers observed that some aspects of living in a rural context were helpful during the Covid‐19 pandemic. However, tasks such as shopping and long‐distance travel and communication (both telephonic and digital) became more complex. Abrupt changes to routine and closure of resources and support groups created challenges. Unpaid caregivers worried about what would happen if they were hospitalised themselves. There was a diversity of experience both across caregivers, of familiar routines and rural context as resources, increased challenges requiring resourcefulness to adapt, and experiences of crisis. Many experienced all three states at different times.ConclusionThis research provides valuable insights into challenges and opportunities experienced by rural unpaid caregivers during the Covid‐19 pandemic and may help policy‐makers and healthcare professionals develop improved emergency preparedness. Multilevel, multisector responses are needed to ensure effective health and social support and access to resources including health care, access to groceries and medication, transport, and communications (telephone and digital). Enhancing rural access to effective and inexpensive online services is particularly important, as is recognition of the value of rural sites or hubs of connection and social interaction.