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Analysis practice of exchange rate determinants: a case study of foreign exchange operators in trading rooms
Authors: Lamzouri Ahmed Amine 
Published: July 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to focus on exploring and understanding the practice of analyzing the determinants of the Moroccan Dirham by foreign exchange professionals in trading rooms in the context of transitioning to a more flexible regime initiated by Moroccan authorities. The objective of this study is to highlight how foreign exchange operators analyze the determinants of the Moroccan Dirham in the context of exchange rate liberalization, focusing primarily on qualitative data rather than quantitative data.

Design/methodology/approach
Therefore, this paper opted for a methodological approach using interview surveys to understand the underlying behavior of Moroccan foreign exchange operators, conducting a content analysis. This paper targeted six foreign exchange operators from nine Moroccan banks authorized as market makers by Bank Al-Maghrib.

Findings
The results indicate that the fluctuations of the Moroccan Dirham are closely linked to two main factors: the analysis of the EUR/USD exchange rate and market liquidity analysis. Furthermore, content analysis revealed five essential aspects regarding the practice of analyzing the determinants of the Dirham: “Dirham determinants,” “complementarity between technical analysis and fundamental analysis,” “trends and reversals,” “utility of macroeconomic models” and “psychological factors.”

Research limitations/implications
Certainly, this methodology allows for exploring and understanding the underlying behavior of currency operators but inherently generates a certain degree of subjectivity that can affect the research validity. Indeed, the subjectivity can arise from the responses of the currency operators themselves. They may present the phenomenon coherently or selectively choose the elements they remember to respond to. On the other hand, the validity of this type of research relies on the researcher's ability to cultivate empathy throughout the knowledge creation process. The empathetic stance adopted in this study proved to be complex due to the uniqueness of operators and interaction, sometimes making it challenging to combine empathy, respect and critical thinking (Olivier De Sardan, 2004). Furthermore, the researcher is often faced with an interpretation bias, which can manifest not only during the coding of collected data but also during the analysis of the constructed content. To mitigate this interpretation bias, this paper subjected the collected data to a double coding procedure.

Practical implications
This study aims to narrow the gap in opinions between academics and practitioners by providing a practical overview for change novices.

Originality/value
This study is the pioneering inquiry exploring the process of determining the Moroccan dirham within the transition to a flexible exchange rate regime, using an exploratory methodological approach.
Effective enablers and tools for inhabitants’ knowledge acquisition in public policymaking organizations: a Delphi study in GCC countries
Authors: AlQasmi Maryam , Al-Busaidi Kamla Ali 
Published: July 2024

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the most effective enablers and tools for inhabitants’ knowledge acquisition in public policymaking organizations.

Design/methodology/approach
Based on a literature review, the study summarized 51 individual, organizational, technological and inhabitant-related enablers of inhabitants’ knowledge acquisition, as well as 36 technological and social tools. The study assessed the effectiveness of these enablers and tools based on two rounds of a Delphi study targeting 31 policymakers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Kendall’s coefficient of concordance was assessed to determine consensus among participating policymakers.

Findings
The findings indicate that the most effective enablers were inhabitants’ willingness to get involved, information technology (IT) infrastructure, IT staff support and inhabitants’ trust in policymakers. Additionally, the study found that the most effective tools for inhabitants’ knowledge acquisition included meetings, interviews, social media and field visits.

Originality/value
Inhabitants’ knowledge acquisition is an important social and economic force that will drive change in any society by enabling the implementation of innovative ideas and practices. A review of the relevant research shows that despite the usability of inhabitants’ knowledge, the degree to which inhabitants’ knowledge acquisition is integrated into the public policymaking system remains unclear. This study of inhabitants’ knowledge acquisition from the policymaker perspective provides a better understanding of the inhabitants’ knowledge acquisition process in policymaking organizations.
“Striving to Facilitate the Achievement of the PIRA's Aims”? The Labour Government, the Army and the Crisis of the British State over Northern Ireland 1972–76
Authors: Dixon Paul 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThis article argues that there was a crisis within the British state over policy towards Northern Ireland (1972–76). The Conservative then Labour government pursued a broadly bipartisan and conciliatory policy, culminating in the failed powersharing experiment (1974). By contrast, the New Right within the Conservative Party but also powerful elements in the Army and Intelligence Services, the Royal Ulster Constabulary and Unionism opposed conciliation as ‘appeasement’ and even treachery. They claimed conciliation and rumours of British political support for withdrawal encouraged the IRA and undermined the repressive approach that was necessary to win. From this perspective, the Conservative then Labour government were, in effect, ‘… striving to facilitate the achievement of the PIRA's aims’ and so they resisted government policy. The crisis intensified as more troops were killed, and the Army suffered severe problems of morale, recruitment and retention. The Army's emergency created a need to withdraw troops and Ulsterise the conflict. Although this constrained the Labour government's ability to defend powersharing, the Army also appeared reluctant to support the government's conciliatory policy. The crisis of the British state over Northern Ireland (1972–76) provides part of the context in which allegations about the undermining of Prime Minister Harold Wilson and the Labour government in the 1970s should be considered.
Citizens’ Willingness to Pay for Sustainable Innovations: Evidence from Six European Union Member States
Authors: Jin Yan , Borgia Riccardo , Guesmi Bouali , Rahmani Djamel , Larvoe Noah , Targetti Stefano , Viaggi Davide , Gil José María 
Published: July 2024

SummaryInnovations in the agri‐food industry targeting the strengthening of sustainability have recently increased their emphasis on compliance with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In the H2020 CO‐FRESH project, seven sustainable innovations have been implemented by seven local farms and companies in six EU Member States using diversified formats, including a smart irrigation system, reutilising water in processing, and sensors for precisely applying fertilisers. Previous studies have predominantly focused on sustainable innovations in one Member State but not at a pan‐European level. In this study, we adopted a choice experiment to assess citizens’ Willingness‐To‐Pay (WTP) for public goods associated with sustainable innovations in Europe. The common attributes derived from different innovations enable a cross‐country comparison of the WTP of citizens living near innovation sites for carbon emissions, biodiversity and local employment. The results indicate European citizens’ different WTP for public goods and significant regional heterogeneity of socio‐demographics among citizen clusters. A successful agricultural transition must be socially inclusive. This study has policy implications for various stakeholders in the agri‐food value chain as well as policymakers when deciding on optimally allocating resources or implementing policy incentives to enhance sustainability and avoid ‘one‐size‐fits‐all’ applications, considering the heterogeneity in Europe.
Ensemble spatial modeling, considering habitat and biological traits, for predicting the potential distribution of Corythucha ciliata
Authors: Kim Tae‐Hyeon , Byeon Dae‐hyeon , Song Jae‐Woo , Lee Wang‐Hee 
Published: July 2024

AbstractEnsemble species distribution modeling offers a robust approach to reduce the inherent uncertainties associated with single models, and ultimately providing more accurate predictions of regions with a heightened probability of occurrence. As Corythucha ciliata (Say) damages deciduous trees in diverse environments, including urban, suburban and forested regions, the objective of this study was to predict the potential distribution of C. ciliata by developing an ensemble model that comprehensively considered the biological and habitat traits of the pest using the CLIMEX and MaxEnt models. Although the ensemble model did not have significantly improved performance, compared with the single MaxEnt model, it was robust compared with distribution data. Our predictions suggest that C. ciliata will gradually expand its range from its current distribution in response to climate change, necessitating focused monitoring and pest‐control efforts in the predicted regions. This study not only evaluates pest distribution but also provides crucial insights into effective control strategies, which are adaptable to other pest management scenarios.
Efficacy of a pre‐operative anaemia clinic in patients undergoing elective abdominal cancer surgery
Authors: Barsballe Kristine Elisabeth Bagge , Bundgaard‐Nielsen Morten , Ruhnau Birgitte , Hillingsøe Jens Georg , Aasvang Eske Kvanner , Jans Øivind 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackgroundPre‐operative iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is common in patients undergoing elective major abdominal surgery and is associated with increased risk of perioperative complications. However, widespread implementation of pre‐operative anaemia management is lacking. Guidelines recommend investigation of anaemia preferably 4–6 weeks before surgery to allow time for correction. However, this is not always feasible in abdominal cancer surgery with short time to surgery and may be influenced by concomitant chemotherapy. The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of implementing a pre‐operative screening and treatment programme for IDA in elective abdominal cancer surgery patients, with short duration to surgery and concomitant use of chemotherapy.MethodsAll patients scheduled for elective abdominal cancer surgery with IDA were included. Anaemia was defined according to the World Health Organization‐criteria and iron deficiency as a transferrin saturation <0.20. The primary outcome was change in haemoglobin (Hb) between iron infusion and surgery in patients receiving pre‐operative intravenous iron infusion.ResultsOf 178 diagnosed IDA patients 134 (75%) received intravenous iron, 103 pre‐operatively (58%) at median day 17 (interquartile range: 9–27) before surgery while 31 (17%) received post‐operative intravenous iron treatment. The pre‐operative Hb increased 0.89 g/dL (95% CI: 0.64–1.13, p < .001) compared to a decrease of 0.4 g/dL (95% CI: 0.19–0.58, p < .001) in 75 patients not treated pre‐operatively. Patients diagnosed with severe anaemia had the largest pre‐operative Hb increase. Iron infusion >2 weeks pre‐operatively resulted in a greater Hb increment of 1.13 g/dL (95% CI: 0.81–1.45) compared to iron infusion ≤2 weeks before surgery 0.48 g/dL (95% CI: 0.16–0.81). Hb increased by 0.64 g/dL (95% CI 0.19–1.21) in patients receiving chemotherapy ≤31 days prior to surgery.ConclusionIn patients scheduled for abdominal cancer surgery, including in patients with concomitant chemotherapy, pre‐operative IDA management is feasible and results in a significant pre‐operative Hb increase compared to patients not treated. On the day of surgery 25% patients treated pre‐operatively were no longer anaemic.
Bee diversity and pollination services improve with revegetation effort
Authors: Kireta D. , Lowe A. J. , Guerin G. R. , Leijs R. , Hogendoorn K. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractHabitat loss is causing declines in native bees and reducing pollination services. Revegetation can be used to reverse these declines, and this restoration technique attracts growing efforts and resources. However, how the quality of revegetation affects native bee abundance, diversity and their pollination services is not well understood, and this limits opportunities to improve revegetation outcomes. To assess this gap, we surveyed floral and bee diversity in revegetated landscapes ranging in habitat quality, and compared these among each other and to remnant habitat and cleared areas. We also measured pollination services using two native phytometer species, which can be pollinated by native bees only, or by both native and introduced honey bees (Apis mellifera). We found that bee diversity and richness were higher within treatments that were higher in floral diversity. In addition, while pollination services provided by honey bees were uniform across treatments, remnant vegetation supported greater pollination services to the plant species pollinated by native bees only. These results indicate that higher quality revegetation characterized by the establishment of a more diverse set of plant species, has the potential to restore native bee diversity and associated pollination services. However, for the plant species investigated, restoration of pollination services had not occurred and might require more time. These results suggest preserving remnant vegetation should be the highest priority conservation action, and that restoration practitioners and landowners wishing to support landscape‐level bee diversity and pollination services, should aim for revegetation using high flowering plant diversity.
EquCab_Finn: A new reference genome assembly for the domestic horse, Finnhorse
Authors: Pokharel Kisun , Weldenegodguad Melak , Reilas Tiina , Kantanen Juha 
Published: July 2024

AbstractFinnhorse is Finland's native and national horse breed and it has genetic affinities to northern European and Asian horses. It has historical importance for agriculture, forest work and transport and as a war horse. Finnhorse has four breeding sections in the studbook and is under conservation and characterisation efforts. We sequenced and annotated the genome of a Finnhorse mare from the working horse section using PacBio and Omni‐C data. This genome can complement the existing Thoroughbred reference genome (EquCab 3.0) and facilitate genetic studies of horses from northern Eurasia. We assembled 2.4 Gb of the genome with an N50 scaffold length of 83.8 Mb and the genome annotation resulted in a total of 19 748 protein coding genes of which 1200 were Finnhorse specific. The assembly has high quality and synteny with the current horse reference genome. We manually curated five genes of interest and deposited the final assembly in the European Nucleotide Archive under the accession no. PRJEB71364.
Dynamics of automation in economic growth and the labor market
Authors: Afonso Óscar 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThis study delves into the intricate dynamics of technology, labor markets, and economic growth within the context of Industry 4.0. By integrating automation capital into a dynamic general equilibrium model, we examine its implications for economic performance and social equity. The empirical analysis highlights the substitutability of unskilled labor by automation, revealing a nuanced relationship between automation adoption, the skill premium, and economic growth. Contrary to conventional wisdom, our findings suggest that a reduced ratio of unskilled to skilled labor, driven by automation, can lead to both an increase in the skill premium and sustained economic growth, even in the face of demographic challenges such as declining populations. However, this trend also exacerbates income inequality, underscoring the imperative for policy interventions aimed at promoting skill enhancement and ensuring equitable distribution of technological advancements.
Upper motor neuron‐predominant motor neuron disease presenting as atypical parkinsonism: A clinicopathological study
Authors: Murakami Aya , Koga Shunsuke , Fujioka Shinsuke , White Adrianna E. , Bieniek Kevin F. , Sekiya Hiroaki , DeJesus‐Hernandez Mariely , Finch NiCole A. , van Blitterswijk Marka , Nakamura Masataka , Tsuboi Yoshio , Murray Melissa E. , Wszolek Zbigniew K. , Dickson Dennis W. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by upper and lower motor neuron signs. There are, however, cases where upper motor neurons (UMNs) are predominantly affected, leading to clinical presentations of UMN‐dominant ALS or primary lateral sclerosis. Furthermore, cases exhibiting an UMN‐predominant pattern of motor neuron disease (MND) presenting with corticobasal syndrome (CBS) have been sparsely reported. This study aims to clarify the clinicopathological features of patients with UMN‐predominant MND. We reviewed 24 patients with UMN‐predominant MND with TDP‐43 pathology in the presence or absence of frontotemporal lobar degeneration. Additionally, we reviewed the medical records of patients with pathologically‐confirmed corticobasal degeneration (CBD) who received a final clinical diagnosis of CBS (n = 10) and patients with pathologically‐confirmed progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) who received a final clinical diagnosis of PSP syndrome (n = 10). Of 24 UMN‐predominant MND patients, 20 had a clinical diagnosis of an atypical parkinsonian disorder, including CBS (n = 11) and PSP syndrome (n = 8). Only two patients had antemortem diagnoses of motor neuron disease. UMN‐predominant MND patients with CBS less frequently exhibited apraxia than those with CBD, and they were less likely to meet clinical criteria for possible or probable CBS. Similarly, UMN‐predominant MND patients with PSP syndrome less often met clinical criteria for probable PSP than PSP patients with PSP syndrome. Our findings suggest that UMN‐predominant MND can mimic atypical parkinsonism, and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of CBS and PSP syndrome, in particular when criteria are not met.
Inhibition of dynamin‐related protein 1‐filamin interaction improves systemic glucose metabolism
Authors: Kato Yuri , Ariyoshi Kohei , Nohara Yasunobu , Matsunaga Naoya , Shimauchi Tsukasa , Shindo Naoya , Nishimura Akiyuki , Mi Xinya , Kim Sang Geon , Ide Tomomi , Kawanishi Eiji , Ojida Akio , Nakashima Naoki , Mori Yasuo , Nishida Motohiro 
Published: July 2024

Background and purposeMaintaining mitochondrial quality is attracting attention as a new strategy to treat diabetes and diabetic complications. We previously reported that mitochondrial hyperfission by forming a protein complex between dynamin‐related protein (Drp) 1 and filamin, mediates chronic heart failure and cilnidipine, initially developed as an L/N‐type Ca2+ channel blocker, improves heart failure by inhibiting Drp1‐filamin protein complex. We investigated whether cilnidipine improves hyperglycaemia of various diabetic mice models.Experimental ApproachRetrospective analysis focusing on haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) was performed in hypertensive and hyperglycaemic patients taking cilnidipine and amlodipine. After developing diabetic mice by streptozotocin (STZ) treatment, an osmotic pump including drug was implanted intraperitoneally, followed by weekly measurements of blood glucose levels. Mitochondrial morphology was analysed by electron microscopy. A Ca2+ channel‐insensitive cilnidipine derivative (1,4‐dihydropyridine [DHP]) was synthesized and its pharmacological effect was evaluated using obese (ob/ob) mice fed with high‐fat diet (HFD).Key ResultsIn patients, cilnidipine was superior to amlodipine in HbA1c lowering effect. Cilnidipine treatment improved systemic hyperglycaemia and mitochondrial morphological abnormalities in STZ‐exposed mice, without lowering blood pressure. Cilnidipine failed to improve hyperglycaemia of ob/ob mice, with suppressing insulin secretion. 1,4‐DHP improved hyperglycaemia and mitochondria abnormality in ob/ob mice fed HFD. 1,4‐DHP and cilnidipine improved basal oxygen consumption rate of HepG2 cells cultured under 25 mM glucose.Conclusion and implicationsInhibition of Drp1‐filamin protein complex formation becomes a new strategy for type 2 diabetes treatment.
The phenotypic and genotypic spectrum of individuals with mono‐ or biallelic ANK3 variants
Authors: Furia Francesca , Levy Amanda M. , Theunis Miel , Bamshad Michael J. , Bartos Meghan N. , Bijlsma Emilia K. , Brancati Francesco , Cejudo Lucile , Chong Jessica X. , De Luca Chiara , Dean Sarah Joy , Egense Alena , Goel Himanshu , Guenzel Adam J. , Hüffmeier Ulrike , Legius Eric , Mancini Grazia M. S. , Marcos‐Alcalde Iñigo , Niclass Tanguy , Planes Marc , Redon Sylvia , Ros‐Pardo David , Rouault Karen , Schot Rachel , Schuhmann Sarah , Shen Joseph J. , Tao Alice M. , Thiffault Isabelle , Van Esch Hilde , Wentzensen Ingrid M. , Barakat Tahsin Stefan , Møller Rikke S. , Gomez‐Puertas Paulino , Chung Wendy K. , Gardella Elena , Tümer Zeynep 
Published: July 2024

AbstractANK3 encodes ankyrin‐G, a protein involved in neuronal development and signaling. Alternative splicing gives rise to three ankyrin‐G isoforms comprising different domains with distinct expression patterns. Mono‐ or biallelic ANK3 variants are associated with non‐specific syndromic intellectual disability in 14 individuals (seven with monoallelic and seven with biallelic variants). In this study, we describe the clinical features of 13 additional individuals and review the data on a total of 27 individuals (16 individuals with monoallelic and 11 with biallelic ANK3 variants) and demonstrate that the phenotype for biallelic variants is more severe. The phenotypic features include language delay (92%), autism spectrum disorder (76%), intellectual disability (78%), hypotonia (65%), motor delay (68%), attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (57%), sleep disturbances (50%), aggressivity/self‐injury (37.5%), and epilepsy (35%). A notable phenotypic difference was presence of ataxia in three individuals with biallelic variants, but in none of the individuals with monoallelic variants. While the majority of the monoallelic variants are predicted to result in a truncated protein, biallelic variants are almost exclusively missense. Moreover, mono‐ and biallelic variants appear to be localized differently across the three different ankyrin‐G isoforms, suggesting isoform‐specific pathological mechanisms.