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Do corporate governance mechanisms and ESG disclosures improve bank performance and stability in an emerging economy?
Authors: Sain Anjali , Kashiramka Smita 
Published: May 2024

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate the impact of corporate governance mechanisms and the environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure score on bank performance and financial stability. Further, this paper analyses how this relationship varies over the different ownership structures.Design/methodology/approachThe paper uses a sample of 41 Indian banks (including both public sector and private sector banks) over the period ranging from 2008 to 2020. The data is analyzed in both static and dynamic frameworks using panel regression and system generalized methods of moments.FindingsThe results indicate that the frequency of board meetings has a negative influence on the performance of the banks. Gender diversity reveals both linear and non-linear relationships with bank performance. In the sample of public sector banks, the board size and promoters’ ownership have a significant negative effect on the bank's performance. In private sector banks, CEO duality adversely affects performance. Further, the results indicate that ESG disclosure score is positively linked with the profitability of banks.Originality/valueThis paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of corporate governance mechanisms and ESG disclosure scores on bank performance and stability in the context of the Indian economy. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, there has been no empirical investigation or study that has been conducted in this respect.
Artificial intelligence, self-efficacy and engagement in religious tourism: evidence from Arbaeen pilgrimage
Authors: Khan Naseer Abbas 
Published: May 2024

PurposeThis study aims to determine how the attitudes toward artificial intelligence (AI) of religious tourists affect their AI self-efficacy and their engagement in AI. This study specifically intends to investigate the mediating role of AI self-efficacy in the relationship between attitudes toward AI and the engagement in AI of religious tourists. This study also seeks to identify the role of AI assistant use as a moderator in the relationship between attitudes toward AI and AI self-efficacy.Design/methodology/approachThe data used in this study was gathered from a sample of 282 religious tourists who had just visited Karbala, central Iraq. Purposive sampling, which comprises a focused and systematic approach to data collection, was used after carefully assessing the distinctive characteristics and properties of the research population.FindingsThe results showed that attitudes to AI had a noticeable impact on AI self-efficacy, which, in turn, exerted a positive impact on engagement with AI. In addition, the use of AI assistants acted to positively moderate AI self-efficacy in terms of mediating the link between attitudes to AI and AI engagement.Originality/valueThe distinctive focus on religious tourists adds an original perspective to the existing literature, shedding light on how their attitudes towards AI impact not only their self-efficacy but also their engagement in dealing with AI. In addition, this study delves into the moderating role of AI assistant use, introducing a unique factor in understanding the complex interplay between attitudes, self-efficacy, and engagement in the context of religious tourism. The selection of Karbala, central Iraq, as this study site further adds originality, providing insights into a specific religious and cultural context.
Unveiling the role of novel carbohydrate‐binding modules in laminarin interaction of multimodular proteins from marine Bacteroidota during phytoplankton blooms
Authors: Zühlke Marie‐Katherin , Ficko‐Blean Elizabeth , Bartosik Daniel , Terrapon Nicolas , Jeudy Alexandra , Jam Murielle , Wang Fengqing , Welsch Norma , Dürwald Alexandra , Martin Laura Torres , Larocque Robert , Jouanneau Diane , Eisenack Tom , Thomas François , Trautwein‐Schult Anke , Teeling Hanno , Becher Dörte , Schweder Thomas , Czjzek Mirjam 
Published: May 2024

AbstractLaminarin, a β(1,3)‐glucan, serves as a storage polysaccharide in marine microalgae such as diatoms. Its abundance, water solubility and simple structure make it an appealing substrate for marine bacteria. Consequently, many marine bacteria have evolved strategies to scavenge and decompose laminarin, employing carbohydrate‐binding modules (CBMs) as crucial components. In this study, we characterized two previously unassigned domains as laminarin‐binding CBMs in multimodular proteins from the marine bacterium Christiangramia forsetii KT0803T, thereby introducing the new laminarin‐binding CBM families CBM102 and CBM103. We identified four CBM102s in a surface glycan‐binding protein (SGBP) and a single CBM103 linked to a glycoside hydrolase module from family 16 (GH16_3). Our analysis revealed that both modular proteins have an elongated shape, with GH16_3 exhibiting greater flexibility than SGBP. This flexibility may aid in the recognition and/or degradation of laminarin, while the constraints in SGBP could facilitate the docking of laminarin onto the bacterial surface. Exploration of bacterial metagenome‐assembled genomes (MAGs) from phytoplankton blooms in the North Sea showed that both laminarin‐binding CBM families are widespread among marine Bacteroidota. The high protein abundance of CBM102‐ and CBM103‐containing proteins during phytoplankton blooms further emphasizes their significance in marine laminarin utilization.
Medicare and Priority Populations: Structural and Place‐based Considerations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and LGBTIQ+ Australians
Authors: Saxby Karinna , Stephens Mike 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe past 40 years of Medicare have seen effective policy for reducing income‐related inequities in healthcare use. In this article, we describe how past and current Medicare policies have shaped, and continue to shape, healthcare access for other priority populations—Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and LGBTIQ+ populations. Drawing on empirical evidence, we also document the importance of structural‐, place‐ and demographic‐specific nuance when designing and implementing such policies. We conclude by offering recommendations on how Medicare can strive for better and more equitable access for these priority populations over the next 40 years and beyond.
Harnessing artificial intelligence‐driven industrial robotics for sustainability: Insights from leading green economies
Authors: Qing Lingli , Shahbaz Muhammad , Meo Muhammad Saeed , Jamshed Yasir , Li Likun 
Published: May 2024

AbstractIn 2023, global temperatures witnessed an alarming escalation, reaching an unprecedented 1.46°C above preindustrial levels, marking it as the hottest year on record. Simultaneously, atmospheric carbon dioxide surpassed 420 ppm, exceeding a stability maintained for over 6000 years by more than double. This troubling surge in CO2 intensifies global warming, leading to an increased frequency of extreme weather events and contributing to 24% of global deaths attributed to environmental concerns. These alarming environmental challenges demand urgent attention and the implementation of innovative policies. Responding to this imperative, the study examines the impact of artificial intelligence‐based industrial robotics (AIIR) and other control variables such as green energy, green finance, and green energy investment on CO2 emissions in economies supporting green initiatives, including Canada, Denmark, China, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland. Using monthly data from 2008 to 2021 and a novel nonlinear autoregressive distributed lag approach, the results indicate that AIIR significantly reduces CO2 emissions in the sample economies. Additionally, green energy, green finance, and green energy investment also significantly decrease CO2 emissions. The study's outcomes bear policy implications for decision‐makers in the sampled economies, offering tangible insights for effective environmental management.
Controlled production of lipopolysaccharides increases immune activation in Salmonella treatments of cancer
Authors: Howell Lars M. , Manole Simin , Reitter Alec R. , Forbes Neil S. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractImmunotherapies have revolutionized cancer treatment. These treatments rely on immune cell activation in tumours, which limits the number of patients that respond. Inflammatory molecules, like lipopolysaccharides (LPS), can activate innate immune cells, which convert tumour microenvironments from cold to hot, and increase therapeutic efficacy. However, systemic delivery of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) can induce cytokine storm. In this work, we developed immune‐controlling Salmonella (ICS) that only produce LPS in tumours after colonization and systemic clearance. We tuned the expression of msbB, which controls production of immunogenic LPS, by optimizing its ribosomal binding sites and protein degradation tags. This genetic system induced a controllable inflammatory response and increased dendritic cell cross‐presentation in vitro. The strong off state did not induce TNFα production and prevented adverse events when injected into mice. The accumulation of ICS in tumours after intravenous injection focused immune responses specifically to tumours. Tumour‐specific expression of msbB increased infiltration of immune cells, activated monocytes and neutrophils, increased tumour levels of IL‐6, and activated CD8 T cells in draining lymph nodes. These immune responses reduced tumour growth and increased mouse survival. By increasing the efficacy of bacterial anti‐cancer therapy, localized production of LPS could provide increased options to patients with immune‐resistant cancers.
Potential role of damselflies in the pollination of Callitriche rimosa Fasset
Authors: de Araújo‐Hoffmann Francielle Paulina , Hoffmann Diego , da Silva Ângela Pelissari , Correia da Rocha‐Filho Léo 
Published: May 2024

AbstractWhile most flowering plant species rely on animal pollinators, approximately 10% of angiosperms utilize wind or water for pollination. Moreover, certain species can have mixed pollination system—ambophily—wherein both biotic and abiotic agents contribute to pollen transport. Upon frequent observation of damselflies (Coenagrionidae) perching on Callitriche rimosa Fassetv (Plantaginaceae), an aquatic herb with small flowers protruding above the water's surface, we hypothesized their potential contribution to the pollination of this primarily abiotically pollinated plant. Observations were conducted along the shores of a pond in southern Brazil. Damselflies were seen carrying pollen grains on their legs from C. rimosa leaves, where pollen falls from the anthers and remains exposed. Given damselflies' activity levels during summer, incidental contact with C. rimosa reproductive structures facilitates cross‐pollination. This interaction may facilitate both plants and insects, considering damselflies' dependence on freshwater bodies and use of C. rimosa leaves for perching. Accessory pollen presentation on leaves may convert occasional visitors into pollinators, expanding the pollination niche of C. rimosa. Recognizing lesser‐known pollinators like damselflies is crucial for understanding plant reproduction in diverse ecosystems.
Rediscovery of the endangered giant pangolin (Smutsia gigantea) in Senegal after 24 years
Authors: Ndiaye Mouhamadou Mody , Drouilly Marine , Senghor Abdoul Aziz , Thiaw Ousmane , Ingram Daniel J. , Shirley Matthew H. , Strampelli Paolo , Marti Chele Martinez , Henschel Philipp 
Published: May 2024

AbstractPangolins have generated great interest in recent years, largely due to the unprecedented scale of trafficking the species experiences. Detailed knowledge of pangolin distribution in West Africa is lacking, but many local extinctions are suspected. The last documented sighting of a giant pangolin in Senegal was in Niokolo‐Koba National Park (NKNP) and dates back to 1999. Following a large camera‐trap survey carried out in NKNP in 2023, we present photographic evidence that giant pangolins are still present in the park. Such rediscoveries not only underscore the importance of systematic biodiversity inventories, but also the critical value of West Africa's large protected areas.
Staining pattern of specific and cross‐reacting Melan‐A antibodies: A comparative study on 15,840 samples from 133 human tumor types
Authors: Boroojerdi Shiva , Weidemann Sören , Menz Anne , Lennartz Maximilian , Dwertmann Rico Sebastian , Schlichter Ria , Kind Simon , Reiswich Viktor , Viehweger Florian , Bawahab Ahmed Abdulwahab , Höflmeyer Doris , Fraune Christoph , Gorbokon Natalia , Luebke Andreas M. , Hube‐Magg Claudia , Büscheck Franziska , Krech Till , Hinsch Andrea , Jacobsen Frank , Burandt Eike , Sauter Guido , Simon Ronald , Kluth Martina , Steurer Stefan , Minner Sarah , Marx Andreas H. , Bernreuther Christian , Clauditz Till S. , Dum David , Lebok Patrick 
Published: May 2024

The Melan‐A (melanocyte antigen) protein, also termed ‘melanoma antigen recognized by T cells 1’ (MART‐1) is a protein with unknown function whose expression is specific for the melanocyte lineage. Antibodies against Melan‐A are thus used for identifying melanocytic tumors, but some Melan‐A antibodies show an additional – diagnostically useful – cross‐reactivity against an unspecified protein involved in corticosteroid hormone synthesis. To comprehensively compare the staining patterns of a specific and a cross‐reactive Melan‐A antibody in normal and neoplastic tissues, tissue microarrays containing 15,840 samples from 133 different tumor types and subtypes as well as 608 samples of 76 different normal tissue types were analyzed by immunohistochemistry. For the Melan‐A‐specific antibody ‘Melan‐A specific’ (MSVA‐900M), Melan‐A positivity was seen in 96.0% of 25 benign nevi, 93.0% of 40 primary and 86.7% of 75 metastatic melanomas, 82.4% of 85 renal angiomyolipomas as well as 96.4% of 84 neurofibromas, 2.2% of 46 granular cell tumors, 1.0% of 104 schwannomas, and 1.1% of 87 leiomyosarcomas. The cross‐reactive antibody ‘Melan‐A+' (MSVA‐901M+) stained 98.1% of the tumors stained by ‘Melan‐A specific’. In addition, high positivity rates were seen in sex‐cord‐stroma tumors of the ovary (35.3%–100%) and the testis (86.7%) as well as for adrenocortical neoplasms (76.3%–83.0%). Only nine further tumor groups showed Melan‐A+ staining, including five different categories of urothelial carcinomas. Our data provide a comprehensive overview on the staining patterns of specific and cross‐reactive Melan‐A antibodies. The data demonstrate that both antibodies are highly useful for their specific purpose. It is important for pathologists to distinguish these two Melan‐A antibody subtypes for their daily work.
Editorial: Has MetALD met the presumption? Authors' reply
Authors: Tamaki Nobuharu , Kimura Takefumi , Wakabayashi Shun‐Ichi , Umemura Takeji , Izumi Namiki , Loomba Rohit , Kurosaki Masayuki 
Published: May 2024

LINKED CONTENTThis article is linked to Tamaki et al papers. To view these articles, visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.18015 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.18034
Assessing the influence of organisational citizenship behaviour towards environment on economic cost performance in UAE hotels
Authors: Pillai Rekha , Islam Aminul , Kumar Parul , Almustafa Hamza 
Published: May 2024

AbstractOrganisational citizenship behaviour towards the environment (OCBE) aids in both environmental protection and in harnessing sustainable competitive organisational advantage. This study proposed a conceptual research model which investigated managerial perceptions of the relationship between OCBE and economic cost performance (ECP) in the UAE hospitality sector, with green innovative behaviour (GIB) mediating and green training moderating the relationship. Drawing on the theory of planned behaviour and abilities motivation opportunity theory, the study administered 479 structured questionnaires to hotel managers in the UAE using purposive and snowball sampling techniques. Partial least squares structural equation modelling was applied to test the hypotheses in SmartPLS3.3. Findings showed that OCBE had a direct and significant impact on ECP, with GIB emerging both as a direct and mediating predictor. Additionally, green training directly and significantly moderated the OCBE–cost performance relationship. These results evince the integration of sustainable philosophies with innovative mindsets to encourage green innovative endeavours among hotel managers.
The CATFISH study: An evaluation of a water fluoridation program in Cumbria, UK
Authors: Goodwin Michaela , Walsh Tanya , Whittaker William , Emsley Richard , Kelly Michael P. , Sutton Matt , Tickle Martin , Pretty Iain A. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractObjectivesThe objective was to assess the effectiveness of a Water Fluoridation program on a contemporary population of children.MethodsThe study used a longitudinal prospective cohort design.In Cumbria, England, two groups of children were recruited and observed over a period of 5–6 years. The Birth Cohort consisted of families recruited from two hospitals in Cumbria where children were conceived after water fluoridation was reintroduced. The systemic and topical effects of community water fluoridation were evaluated in the Birth Cohort. The Older Cohort were approximately 5 years old and recruited from primary schools in Cumbria, shortly after water fluoridation was reintroduced. The predominantly topical effects of fluoridated water were evaluated in the Older Cohort.The primary outcome was the proportion of children with clinical evidence of caries experience in their primary (Birth Cohort) or permanent teeth (Older Cohort). Unadjusted and adjusted regression models were used for analysis.ResultsThe final clinical examinations for the Birth Cohort involved 1444 participants (mean age 4.8 years), where 17.4% of children in the intervention group were found to have caries experience, compared to 21.4% in the control group. A beneficial effect of water fluoridation was observed adjusting for deprivation (a socioeconomic measure), sex, and age, (adjusted odds ratio 0.74 95% CI 0.55 to 0.98). The final Older Cohort clinical examinations involved 1192 participants (mean age 10.8 years) where 19.1% of children in the intervention group were found to have caries experience compared to 21.9% in the control group (adjusted odds ratio 0.80, 95% CI 0.58 to 1.09). For both the Birth Cohort and Older Cohort there was evidence of a beneficial effect on dmft/DMFT count (IRR 0.61, 95% CI 0.44, 0.86) and (IRR 0.69, 95% CI 0.52, 0.93) respectively. No conclusive proof was found to indicate that the effectiveness of water fluoridation differed across area deprivation quintiles.ConclusionsIn the contemporary context of lower caries levels and widespread use of fluoride toothpaste, the impact of water fluoridation on the prevalence of caries was smaller than previous studies have reported. It is important to consider the clinical importance of the absolute reduction in caries prevalence against the use of other dental caries preventive measures.
Emergency Risk Assessments in Child Welfare Services: Developing Structured Support to Professional Assessments
Authors: Wollter Filip , Eriksson Maria 
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACTThe article presents a study on structured support for the professional assessment of emergent domestic violence in families with children. Data are presented on the development and study of a new structured support called iRiSk emergency, which was developed jointly by the authors of this article, and an emergency social work unit in Stockholm, Sweden. The model was developed from the iRiSk model, which, translated from Swedish, stands for ‘Interventions and Risk and Protection Assessments for children exposed to violence’. Structured support for emergency risk assessments is rare as existing instruments mainly focus on screening for violence and are not designed to guide professionals in situations of identified violence. The purpose of the research project is elaborated through two research questions: (1) Which information is needed for emergency assessments, and how can it be collected? (2) What are the specific preconditions of the child welfare service emergency work to be taken into account in terms of emergency risk assessments? The feedback from the social workers was that iRiSk emergency was flexible to use, decreased the risk of missing important risk factors and made the assessments more child‐centred. The model appears to be a viable approach for enhancing the systematic evaluation and testing of structured support for emergency risk assessment in social work, surpassing the limitations of the current study.
Inherited thrombocytopenia associated with a variant in the FLI1 binding site in the 5′ UTR of ANKRD26
Authors: Dunstan‐Harrison Caitlin , Morison Ian M. , Ledgerwood Elizabeth C. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractVariants in the 5′ UTR of ANKRD26 are a common cause of inherited thrombocytopenia (ANKRD26‐RT), and are associated with sustained ANKRD26 expression, which inhibits megakaryocyte maturation and proplatelet formation. ANKRD26 expression is controlled by the binding of a RUNX1/FLI1 complex to the 5′ UTR. To date, all reported ANKRD26‐RD associated variants have been within the RUNX1 binding site and a 22 base pair flanking region. Here, we report a novel variant in the 5′ UTR of ANKRD26, c.‐107C>T. This variant is in the FLI1 binding site, and is predicted to disrupt FLI1 binding due to loss of a hydrogen bond with FLI1. Differentiated PBMCs from affected family members showed impaired megakaryocyte maturation and proplatelet formation and sustained expression of ANKRD26, and platelets from affected family members had higher ANKRD26 expression than control platelets. The variant increased activity of the ANKRD26 promotor in a reporter assay. We also provide evidence that the previously reported c.‐140C>G ANKRD26 5′ UTR variant is benign and not associated with thrombocytopenia. Identification of the c.‐107C>T variant extends the range of the regulatory region in the 5′ UTR of ANKRD26 that is associated with ANKRD26‐RT.
Between surveillance and self‐surveillance: What institutionalised girls in Ciudad Juárez (reveal that they) know about sexuality
Authors: Alvarez Bruna , Vera Edith , Contreras Edgar , Marre Diana 
Published: May 2024

AbstractWe describe how girls aged 7 to 12 from social care homes in Ciudad Juárez (Mexico) talk about sexuality in workshops that we led, focusing on how mechanisms of surveillance and self‐surveillance operate in a context in which the research framework opens up new norms for socially acceptable ways of talking about sexuality. We analysed data emerging from 13 drawings that answered the question ‘What is sexuality?’