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Green HRM practices and corporate sustainability performance
Authors: Ali Murad , Shujahat Muhammad , Fatima Noureen , Lopes de Sousa Jabbour Ana Beatriz , Vo-Thanh Tan , Salam Mohammad Asif , Latan Hengky 
Published: May 2024

PurposeThe existing literature indicates that the ultimate purpose of green human resource management (GHRM) practices is to enhance sustainable corporate performance by shaping employees’ green behaviors. In this vein, we argue that green organizational culture and employee existing pro-environmental behaviors are the important factors or channels through which GHRM practices shape green employee behaviors for sustainable corporate performance. Consequently, we draw on the ability, motivation, and opportunity (AMO) framework to examine how firms’ GHRM practices indirectly shape employee green behavior for sustainable corporate performance by cultivating and reinforcing green organizational culture under the boundary condition of high employee pro-environmental behavior.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses multi-source, dyadic, and time-lagged data collected from green HR managers and employees in 242 ISO-14001-certified green firms in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study applies structural equation modeling through LISREL 12 software for testing of hypotheses.FindingsThe findings support the postulation that GHRM practices, directly and indirectly, shape employee green behaviors for sustainable performance. GHRM practices indirectly enhance employee green behaviors for sustainable performance by cultivating and fostering the green organizational culture in the presence of high pro-environmental behavior.Practical implicationsThis study outlines theoretical and practical implications on how HRM managers require an established green organizational culture and employee pro-environmental behaviors to effectively direct GHRM for enhanced sustainable corporate performance. HRM managers should make use of appropriate interventions, including but not limited to GHRM practices, to foster a green organizational culture and employee pro-environmental behaviors.Originality/valueThis is an original study that outlines the importance of alignment between Green HRM practices and employee pro-environmental behaviors towards shaping green organizational culture and employee behaviors for corporate sustainability. The study demonstrates how GHRM practices enhance sustainable corporate performance through sequential mediations of green organizational culture and employee green behaviors, and under the boundary condition of pro-environmental behavior.
3-pass and 5-pass laser grooving & die strength characterization for reinforced internal low-k 55nm node wafer structure via heat-treatment process
Authors: Mohammad Nazri Muhammad Hakeem , Yong Tan Chou , Yusof Farazila B. , Soon How Thien Gregory , Yoong Chan Kah , Kar Yap Boon 
Published: May 2024

Purpose
Die edge quality with its corresponding die strength are two important factors for excellent dicing quality especially for low-k wafers due to their weak mechanical properties and fragile structures. It is shown in past literatures that laser dicing or grooving does yield good dicing quality with the elimination of die mechanical properties. This is due to the excess heat energy that the die absorbs throughout the procedure. Within the internal structure, the mechanical properties of low-k wafers can be further enhanced by modification of the material. The purpose of this paper is to strengthen the mechanical properties of wafers through the heat-treatment process.

Design/methodology/approach
The methodology of this approach is by heat treating several low-k wafers that are scribed with different laser energy densities with different laser micromachining parameters, i.e. laser power, frequency, feed speed, defocus reading and single/multibeam setup. An Nd:YAG ultraviolet laser diode that is operating at 355 nm wavelength was used in this study. The die responses from each wafer are thoroughly visually inspected to identify any topside chipping and peeling. The laser grooving profile shape and deepest depth are analysed using a laser profiler, while the sidewalls are characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to detect cracks and voids. The mechanical strength of each wafer types then undergoes three-point bending test, and the performance data is analyzed using Weibull plot.

Findings
The result from the experiment shows that the standard wafers are most susceptible to physical defects as compared to the heat-treated wafers. There is improvement for heat-treated wafers in terms of die structural integrity and die strength performance, which revealed a 6% increase in single beam data group for wafers that is processed using high energy density laser output but remains the same for other laser grooving settings. Whereas for multibeam data group, all heat-treated wafer with different laser settings receives a slight increase at 4% in die strength.

Originality/value
Heat-treatment process can yield improved mechanical properties for laser grooved low-k wafers and thus provide better product reliability.
Does board cultural diversity mediate the relationship between integrated reporting and corporate social responsibility? Insights from South Africa
Authors: Lajnef Karima , Dhifi Kawther 
Published: May 2024

Purpose
This study aims to explore the relationship between integrated reporting (IR) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the context of South Africa, specifically exploring the mediating impact of board cultural diversity on this relationship.

Design/methodology/approach
This study analyzed data from 107 companies operating in South Africa between 2010 and 2022 using the quantitative research method described by Preacher and Hayes (2008).

Findings
The research findings illuminate the complex dynamics of cultural diversity on boards as mediators in integrating reporting practices and CSR initiatives. A more diverse board has been shown to mediate and strengthen the relationship between IR and CSR, leading to improved sustainability performance.

Originality/value
These findings have practical implications for various stakeholders in the South African corporate environment, including boards of directors, policymakers and investors and emphasize the importance of promoting cultural diversity to promote corporate sustainability and social responsibility. Furthermore, these findings provide insights for creating inclusive and effective boards of directors capable of leading organizations toward more responsible and sustainable practices.
Differential renal length index: useful measure in management of isolated unilateral hydronephrosis?
Authors: Gharpure Ketaki , Lobo Sara , Bandaru Meghana , Johal Navroop , Verveckken Katrien , de Baets Karen , van Hoeck Koen , DeWin Gunter , Cherian Abraham 
Published: May 2024

ObjectiveTo explore the usefulness of the ‘differential renal length index’ (iDRL) before and after pyeloplasty, as the anteroposterior diameter is commonly used to quantify hydronephrosis but inaccuracies arise due to interobserver variability, hydration status and pure intra‐renal dilatation.Patients and MethodsProspectively collected data, from two centres, of all children undergoing pyeloplasty for isolated unilateral pelvi‐ureteric junction obstruction (PUJO) (2015–2021) were analysed. Subgroup analysis was undertaken: Group A – differential renal function (DRF) ≥40%, Group B – subnormal DRF (20–39%), and Group C – symptomatic. Children with structural anomalies of upper and lower urinary tract, bilateral involvement, and subnormal DRF (<20%) were excluded. All the children had a pre‐ and postoperative ultrasound scan and Tc99m mercapto‐acetyltriglycine (MAG3) renograms. The iDRL was calculated as follows: iDRL = ([a – b]/b) × 100, where ‘a’ is the length of hydronephrotic kidney (cm) and ‘b’ is the length of contralateral normal kidney (cm). The mean difference and standard error of mean (SEM) between the pre‐ and postoperative iDRL was evaluated using the paired Student's t‐test, with P < 0.05 considered statistically significant.ResultsA total of 119 children with 1‐year follow‐up were included. For the entire cohort, the mean (SEM) preoperative iDRL was 27.7 (1.4) and postoperatively was 12.5 (1.1), with a mean (range) DRF improvement of 54% (44–66%) (P < 0.001). In Group A (n = 97), the mean (SEM) preoperative iDRL was 26.6 (1.5) and postoperatively was 13.1 (1.2), with a mean (range) DRF improvement of 50% (38–63%) (P < 0.001). In Group B (n = 22), the mean (SEM) preoperative iDRL was 32.6 (3.5) and postoperatively was 10.0 (2.8), with a mean (range) DRF improvement of 69% (49–89%) (P < 0.001). In Group C (n = 28), the mean (SEM) preoperative iDRL was 19.9 (2.3) and postoperatively was 7.7 (1.9), with a mean (range) DRF improvement of 61% (38–85%) (P < 0.001).ConclusionOur study identifies the iDRL as a useful measure of improvement following successful pyeloplasty. In the subgroup with DRF of >39% minimum improvement was >37%. Similar minimum DRF improvement was also noted (>37%) in hypo‐functioning kidneys and symptomatic PUJO.
Peimenine unleashes therapeutic promise in urothelial bladder cancer: inhibition of proliferation, induction of cell death and modulation of key pathways
Authors: Yang Zhao , Guo Rui , Bi Ying , Xu Wenkai , Hao Mingxuan , Liang Youfeng , Li Yongchao , Wang Haifeng , Zhang Jun , Xie Jianxin , Wan Chuanxing , Sun Jirui 
Published: May 2024

AbstractPeimenine (PEI) is a steroid alkaloid substance isolated from Fritillaria thunbergii bulbs. It has various pharmacological activities, such as relief from coughs and asthma, expectorant properties, antibacterial effects, sedative qualities, and anti‐inflammatory properties. Notably, PEI can effectively inhibit the proliferation and tumor formation of liver cancer and osteosarcoma cells by inducing autophagic cell death. However, the precise effect and mechanisms of PEI on urothelial bladder cancer (UBC) cells remain uncertain. Thus, this study aims to investigate the impact of PEI on UBC cells both in vivo and in vitro. The IC50 values of BIU‐87 and EJ‐1 cells after 48 h were 710.3 and 651.1 μg/mL, respectively. Additionally, PEI blocked the cell cycle in BIU‐87 and EJ‐1 cells during the G1 phase. Furthermore, it hindered the migration of BIU‐87 and EJ‐1 cells substantially. PEI significantly inhibited the tumor development of EJ‐1 cells within the xenograft tumor model in vivo. Mechanically, PEI augmented the protein and mRNA expression of BIM, BAK1, and Cytochrome C (CYCS) in UBC cells. Taken together, PEI suppressed the proliferation of UBC cells both in vitro and in vivo by inducing cell death and cell cycle arrest, suggesting that PEI could be applied in the treatment of UBC.
Severely compromised supply of patch test allergens in Europe hampers adequate diagnosis of occupational and non‐occupational contact allergy. A European Society of Contact Dermatitis (ESCD), European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI), European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) task forces ‘Contact Dermatitis’ and ‘Occupational Skin Disease’ position paper
Authors: John Swen Malte , Bonertz Andreas , Zimmer Julia , Aerts Olivier , Bauer Andrea , Bova Maria , Brans Richard , Del Giacco Stefano , Dickel Heinrich , Corazza Monica , Crépy Marie‐Noëlle , Gallo Rosella , Garcia‐Abujeta Jose Luis , Giménez‐Arnau Ana Maria , Klimek Ludger , Lepoittevin Jean‐Pierre , Ljubojević Hadžavdić Suzana , Matura Mihaly , Mortz Charlotte Gotthard , Özkaya Esen , Pesonen Maria , Raison‐Peyron Nadia , Rustemeyer Thomas , Skudlik Christoph , Spiewak Radoslaw , Stingeni Luca , Suomela Sari , Symanzik Cara , Taylor James , Torres Maria , Uter Wolfgang , White Ian , Wilkinson Mark , Mahler Vera , Johansen Jeanne Duus 
Published: May 2024

AbstractPatch testing is the only clinically applicable diagnostic method for Type IV allergy. The availability of Type IV patch test (PT) allergens in Europe, however, is currently scarce. This severely compromises adequate diagnostics of contact allergy, leading to serious consequences for the affected patients. Against this background, the European Society of Contact Dermatitis (ESCD) has created a task force (TF) (i) to explore the current availability of PT substances in different member states, (ii) to highlight some of the unique characteristics of Type IV vs. other allergens and (iii) to suggest ways forward to promote and ensure availability of high‐quality patch testing substances for the diagnosis of Type IV allergies throughout Europe. The suggestions of the TF on how to improve the availability of PT allergens are supported by the ESCD, the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, and the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and intend to provide potential means to resolve the present medical crisis.
A large‐scale neuronal network modelling study: Stimulus size modulates gamma oscillations in the primary visual cortex by long‐range connections
Authors: Yang Hao , Han Fang , Wang Qingyun 
Published: May 2024

AbstractStimulus size modulation of neuronal firing activity is a fundamental property of the primary visual cortex. Numerous biological experiments have shown that stimulus size modulation is affected by multiple factors at different spatiotemporal scales, but the exact pathways and mechanisms remain incompletely understood. In this paper, we establish a large‐scale neuronal network model of primary visual cortex with layer 2/3 to study how gamma oscillation properties are modulated by stimulus size and especially how long‐range connections affect the modulation as realistic neuronal properties and spatial distributions of synaptic connections are considered. It is shown that long‐range horizontal synaptic connections are sufficient to produce dimensional modulation of firing rates and gamma oscillations. In particular, with increasing grating stimulus size, the firing rate increases and then decreases, the peak frequency of gamma oscillations decreases and the spectral power increases. These are consistent with biological experimental observations. Furthermore, we explain in detail how the number and spatial distribution of long‐range connections affect the size modulation of gamma oscillations by using the analysis of neuronal firing activity and synaptic current fluctuations. Our results provide a mechanism explanation for size modulation of gamma oscillations in the primary visual cortex and reveal the important and unique role played by long‐range connections, which contributes to a deeper understanding of the cognitive function of gamma oscillations in visual cortex.
Caloric restriction extends lifespan in a clonal plant
Authors: Chmilar Suzanne L. , Luzardo Amanda C. , Dutt Priyanka , Pawluk Abbe , Thwaites Victoria C. , Laird Robert A. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractWhen subjected to dietary caloric restriction (CR), individual animals often outlive well‐fed conspecifics. Here, we address whether CR also extends lifespan in plants. Whereas caloric intake in animals comes from ingestion, in plants it derives from photosynthesis. Thus, factors that reduce photosynthesis, such as reduced light intensity, can induce CR. In two lab experiments investigating the aquatic macrophyte Lemna minor, we tracked hundreds of individuals longitudinally, with light intensity—and hence, CR—manipulated using neutral‐density filters. In both experiments, CR dramatically increased lifespan through a process of temporal scaling. Moreover, the magnitude of lifespan extension accorded with the assumptions that (a) light intensity positively relates to photosynthesis following Michaelis–Menten kinetics, and (b) photosynthesis negatively relates to lifespan via a power law. Our results emphasize that CR‐mediated lifespan extension applies to autotrophs as well as heterotrophs, and suggest that variation in light intensity has quantitatively predictable effects on plant aging trajectories.
Road network, landing location, and routing optimization for forest smallholders landscapes
Authors: Constantino Miguel F. , Mesquita Marta , Marques Susete , Tóth Sándor F. , Borges José G. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractWe present two mixed integer linear programming (MILP) formulations for a well‐known integrated network, timber landing location, and routing problem that arises in forest management. The models seek to jointly optimize the construction and maintenance schedule of forest road networks with landing site selection and transportation routing for timber production. This problem is, in general, difficult to solve as it contains the so‐called fixed charge network flow problem, which is known to be NP‐hard. One of the proposed MILP formulations considers 3‐index continuous variables to represent timber flows on road segments in each period. The presence of Big‐M constraints leads to weak linear relaxation bounds. Disaggregating flow variables, according to timber origin, results in a novel 4‐index formulation with very tight linear relaxation bounds. Nevertheless, the number of variables increases prohibitively. This research makes use of spatial constraints common to Smallholding Forested Landscapes to develop a solution approach that reduces the number of flow variables in the new 4‐index model. Results from a real‐world case study located in Northwest Portugal show that, with the 4‐index formulation, the proposed solution approach makes it possible to obtain optimal solutions in a short computational time.
With the best intentions: Implications on self‐determination during Covid‐19 restrictions
Authors: Melbøe Line , Kane Aina Aune 
Published: May 2024

AbstractBackgroundIn times of crisis, the interests of the individual might be sacrificed for the health and safety of others. The aim of this study was to explore the situation under Covid‐19 for persons with intellectual disabilities, focusing on implications on the right to self‐determination within health protection.MethodTo understand how the relevant legal framework was governed by authorities and service providers during the Covid‐19 pandemic, we have performed semi‐structured interviews with 19 service providers in municipal home care services.ResultsMany residents were provided adequate and adapted information about Covid‐19, but very few were involved in the introduction and implementation of infection control measures.ConclusionsOur study has revealed how a crisis such as the pandemic not only puts the health of people with intellectual disabilities at risk, but also challenges their right to self‐determination.
Further spread of the invasive apricot aphid Myzus mumecola (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in Central Europe and first insights into its phylogeny
Authors: Oberhofer Sabine , Riedle‐Bauer Monika , Weissmann Mirjam , Andrae Agnes , Holz Ulrike , Oettl Sabine , Spitaler Urban 
Published: May 2024

AbstractA new aphid species infesting apricots (Prunus armeniaca L.) was identified for the first time in 2016 in Europe. The invasive aphid was assigned to the species Myzus mumecola (Matsumura, 1917). The species is native to India and East Asia, and it was found to be highly invasive and is currently spreading throughout Europe. Records were confirmed for Italy, Hungary, Serbia, and Germany. For a phylogenetic analysis, wingless (apterae) adults were sampled in spring 2022 in Italy, as well as in Austria and Germany in spring 2023. Our study reports the first record of M. mumecola for Austria. In all three countries, the new pest caused heavy infestations overall in organically managed apricot orchards. Aphids were identified morphologically based on external characteristics, and damages were compared to those reported in the literature. COI and 12S barcoding analyses for aphid samples from Italy, Germany, and Austria were performed to attain a molecular characterization of sampled specimens and to confirm the morphological identification. Only a few COI sequences of M. mumecola were present in NCBI GenBank or BOLD Systems, and no sequences were available for 12S. Therefore, the results provide a deeper insight into the phylogeny of this spreading pest insect. The results of the COI barcoding showed no differences between the sampled populations and other M. mumecola populations from Europe and Japan, while reports from China showed significant differences. All 12S sequences showed no variability between populations from Austria, Germany, and Italy. A phylogenetic analysis of COI and 12S sequences with sequences from other aphid species from NCBI GenBank or sampled in Italy revealed a close relationship of this species with the damson‐hope aphid, Phorodon humuli.
Evaluating community‐embedded elder care: A case study of supply and demand in Hangzhou, China
Authors: Chen Tianhao , Wei Yujun , Wang Wenyan , Yu Yayang , Shen Xinyi 
Published: May 2024

AbstractIntroductionWith China's urbanization and demographic shifts significantly affecting elder care, this study examines the alignment of community‐based elder care services in Hangzhou's Hemu Community. It addresses the gap in understanding how these services meet the needs of an aging population in a rapidly changing social context.MethodsA comprehensive mixed‐methods approach was utilized, involving interviews with community residents, observations of elder care service operations and thorough document analysis. The objective was to evaluate the adequacy, utilization and satisfaction levels concerning these elder care services.ResultsThe research identified that, although the services generally meet the community's needs, there are notable challenges in content specificity, quality assurance and promotional efforts. These challenges lead to resistance among older adults. Additionally, issues with service visibility and the lack of robust feedback mechanisms were noted.ConclusionThis study highlights the critical need for a cooperative strategy involving government, community organizations, social entities and businesses in enhancing elder care services. It suggests that improvements in service visibility, content quality and targeted promotion are crucial to address the evolving needs of the aging population and to reduce reluctance in service utilization.