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Research on the impact of digital economic development level on ecological environment
Authors: Yang Guang , Han Mingli 
Published: May 2024

PurposeExploring the intrinsic connection between the ecological environment and the digital economy and empirically testing how the level of digital economic development affects the ecological environment. Using the entropy weighting method to analyze the weights of the indicators in the digital economic development level and ecological environment system to explore the factors that have the greatest impact on the ecological environment in the indicator system of the digital economic development level so as to deepen the theoretical understanding of the relationship between the level of development of the digital economy and the ecological environment. Explore the regional heterogeneity of the level of development of the digital economy to promote the healthy development of China’s ecological environment proving the difference in the level of development of the digital economy in the east west and central regions of China and the difference in the effect on the ecological environment.Design/methodology/approachBased on the panel data of 30 provinces in China from 2013 to 2021 this paper fits the index system of digital economy development level with three factors. A digital infrastructure digital industry and digital application combines environmental pollution and energy consumption to construct ecological environment indicators and explored the impact of digital economy development level on the ecological environment by using the entropy weight method and the random effect model.FindingsThe findings indicate that the degree of digital economic development has a positive and significant impact on promoting the healthy development of the ecological environment, in which the digital industry has the greatest impact on the ecological environment. Meanwhile, the improvement of industrial structure also has a positive effect on the improvement of the ecological environment, whereas the level of human capital inhibits the healthy development of the ecological environment, and the governmental support fails to effectively and significantly promote the improvement of the ecological environment. Furthermore, the empirical research indicates that the level of digital economy development has obvious regional heterogeneity on the healthy development of the ecological environment: the eastern and central regions have a significant effect, while the western region has a less significant effect.Originality/valueAlthough domestic and foreign scholars and experts have conducted sufficient studies on the ecological environment and the development level of digital economy respectively, there are few studies on the empirical analysis of the positive significance and regional heterogeneity of the impact of the development level of digital economy on the ecological environment, which can be supplemented and referred to in this study. At the same time, it also provides intellectual support for our country to achieve high-quality development of digital economy and efficient governance of ecological environment.
The impact of ICT on social workers' well-being: a mixed methods research
Authors: Khanchel-Lakhoua Hanen , Kadri Meissene 
Published: May 2024

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on the well-being of Tunisian social workers.Design/methodology/approachResources (JD-R) theory. A questionnaire was administered to 162 Tunisian social workers, and statistical analysis and hypothesis testing were conducted using SPSS and SmartPLS software.FindingsThe study found that ICT has a substantial positive influence on social workers' well-being. Specifically, ICT was found to increase social workers' job resources, which in turn led to decreased job demands, increased burnout and increased work engagement.Originality/valueThis study addresses prior research gaps by exploring ICT's interplay with well-being within the Tunisian context. Its outcomes offer valuable insights for policymakers, guiding the development of strategies to address challenges and harness ICT's potential in social work.
Shirking in supply chain collaborations: do circular economy entrepreneurship and technical capability moderate impacts for circular economy performance?
Authors: Rijal Anita , Baah Charles , Agyabeng-Mensah Yaw , Afum Ebenezer , Acquah Innocent Senyo Kwasi 
Published: May 2024

PurposeSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in emerging economies are encouraged to form supply chain collaborations (SCC) for better circular economy (CE) performance. Yet, the literature remains silent on SMEs’ susceptibility to opportunistic behaviors of supply chain (SC) partners. This study draws on the transaction cost theory (TCT) and the resource-based view (RBV) to investigate the impact of shirking on SCC and CE performance while exploring how circular economy entrepreneurship (CEE) can curb the impacts of shirking on SCC as well as drive technical capability (TC) to moderate the relationship between SCC and CE performance.Design/methodology/approachThe TCT and RBV are used as a theoretical lens to investigate the direct, mediation and moderation effects tested via partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) using survey data from 152 managers of SMEs in Nepal.FindingsContrary to past findings, the study results show that shirking, directly and indirectly, has a positive and significant impact on SCC and CE performance, respectively. The results also show that as CEE, which positively and significantly drives TC, moves from low to high levels, the effect of shirking on SCC dampens, and as TC moves from low to high levels, the effect of SCC on CE performance intensifies.Originality/valueThis study’s contribution lies in extending the shirking debate to the CE domain and also in identifying CEE and TC as potent means for SMEs in emerging economies to mitigate shirking impacts and induce SC partner commitments in CE-driven SCC. This study provides relevant theoretical and practical insights.
Accounting graduates’ perceptions on sustainability
Authors: Lejárraga-García Ana María , Ortiz-Martínez Esther , Marín-Hernández Salvador 
Published: May 2024

Purpose
This study aims to test whether the perceptions of graduates of accounting-related degrees on the implications of companies’ commitment to sustainable development strategies can be influenced by certain factors associated with their previous training and characteristics.

Design/methodology/approach
The study is based on measuring and analyzing the assessment carried out by a sample of students graduating in degrees that include accounting subjects for five consecutive years, from 2016–2017 to 2020–2021, both inclusive. Nonparametric statistical tests are used to determine the type of association between the factors that characterize the graduates and their degree of agreement with the training they received and its relationship with their role in implementing corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability strategies in the company.

Findings
The study’s significant findings reveal that the respondents’ perception of the training they received and their opinion of certain benefits provided by sustainable development and CSR strategies in organizations are positively related. This insight is crucial, as it suggests that the training graduates receive plays a pivotal role in shaping their understanding and support for sustainability. The respondents’ opinions do not vary depending on their personal and/or work characteristics, except in the type of contract, as significant differences are observed between the self-employed and temporary or nonworking workers and between those with a permanent contract and those who are linked to the company with a temporary contract.

Originality/value
In a field where most studies focus on employee–employer relationships and human resource management policies, this research stands out. It delves deeper, not just into employees’ perception of sustainability but also into the causes of this perception. It explores what factors may be influencing employees’ opinions on sustainability, and importantly, it extends this analysis to graduates who will be in charge of these issues. This work covers a significant gap in the research, incorporating the study of variables such as personal characteristics and work-related aspects of employees and the training received in accounting matters.
The prevention effect of Limosilactobacillus reuteri on acute kidney injury by regulating gut microbiota
Authors: Yang Zhan , Ni Juan , Sun Xuewei , Cui Qian , Zhang Xinrui , Zhang Mingyan , Zhu Xiaojing , Wu Zihan , Tang Chengliang , Zhu Jingfeng , Mao Huijuan , Liu Kang , Wang Chunhui , Xing Changying , Zhu Jin 
Published: May 2024

AbstractAcute kidney injury (AKI) has considerably high morbidity and mortality but we do not have proper treatment for it. There is an urgent need to develop new prevention or treatment methods. Gut microbiota has a close connection with renal diseases and has become the new therapy target for AKI. In this study, we found the oral administration of the probiotic Limosilactobacillus reuteri had a prevention effect on the AKI induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS). It reduced serum concentration of creatinine and urea nitrogen and protected the renal cells from necrosis and apoptosis. Meanwhile, L. reuteri improved the gut barrier function, which is destroyed in AKI, and modulated the gut microbiota and relevant metabolites. Compared with the LPS group, L. reuteri increased the proportion of Proteobacteria and reduced the proportion of Firmicutes, changing the overall structure of the gut microbiota. It also influenced the fecal metabolites and changed the metabolite pathways, such as tyrosine metabolism, pentose and glucuronate interconversions, galactose metabolism, purine metabolism, and insulin resistance. These results showed that L. reuteri is a potential therapy for AKI as it helps in sustaining the gut barrier integrity and modulating gut microbiota and related metabolites.
Diversified cropping strengthens herbivore regulation by providing seasonal resource continuity to predators
Authors: Heinen Janina , Domínguez‐García Virginia , Aguilera Guillermo , Malsher Gerard , Vesterinen Eero , Roslin Tomas , Bommarco Riccardo , Bartomeus Ignasi 
Published: May 2024

Abstract

Agricultural practices shape arthropod communities in arable fields, consequently influencing their interactions and the resulting ecosystem services, in particular pest regulation. Predatory arthropods play a pivotal role by preying on herbivores, soil fauna, and on other predators. However, the intricate mechanisms through which agricultural practices shape the dietary preferences of predators, and regulate herbivore populations remain complex and inadequately understood.

We assessed how fertilisation with organic fertiliser and extending crop rotations with perennial ley affected predation pressure across prey taxa. We mapped predator and prey trophic linkages with molecular analysis of carabid predator gut contents, and measured densities and taxonomic richness of predators, herbivores, and soil fauna in 19 cereal fields during three samplings across the growing season.

We derived two food web structure metrics: prey vulnerability that is the average number of predators feeding on a selected prey, and predator trophic redundancy, that is dietary overlap. Prey vulnerability was compared among soil fauna, herbivores, and other predator species (that is interspecific intraguild predation) over the growing season, and across treatments. The mechanistic underpinnings of observed shifts in vulnerability of herbivorous prey at different crop stages were identified using information criteria to select among candidate variables related to the richness, density and interaction structure of the different guilds during both the current, and the previous crop stages.

Agricultural diversification via organic fertilisation combined with perennial ley in the crop rotation decreased the vulnerability of both intraguild prey and soil fauna prey, and stabilised herbivore vulnerability. Mechanistically, the vulnerability of herbivorous prey at crop ripening emerges from the combination of predator richness and trophic redundancy during this sampling round, rather than from carryover effects from previous crop stages.

Synthesis and applications: Our results suggest that locally provided resource continuity through diversified cropping practices bolster biological pest regulation, thus underline the importance of lesser disturbance in arable ecosystems for the provision of ecosystem services. Enhanced predator species richness together with availability of alternative prey through the season underpins this enhanced pest regulation.
JAE 2023: Report of the Editor‐in‐Chief
Authors: Brooks Jonathan 
Published: May 2024

AbstractSubmissions fell back slightly in 2023 to 474 manuscripts but remain above pre‐Covid levels. Despite the high number of submissions, there has been little change in the number of papers accepted for publication, with the acceptance rate in 2023 standing at 8%. The acceptance rate is considerably higher for papers originating from Europe and North America. Accepted papers are now routinely made available online as ‘Early View’. The Journal's Impact Factor fell back slightly for 2022, but still compares favourably with other journals in the field of agricultural economics. Operational changes include revisions to the journal's webpage and authors' guidelines and a newly configured editorial team.
Therapeutic plasma exchange in critically ill children: A single center experience
Authors: Yazici Özkaya Pinar , Koç Gülizar , Ersayoğlu İrem , Cebeci Kübra , Hekimci Özdemir Hamiyet , Karadas Nihal , Yilmaz Karapinar Deniz , Karapinar Bülent 
Published: May 2024

AbstractIntroductionTherapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) is used in a wide spectrum of diseases in critically ill pediatric patients. We aim to review the indications, complications, safety, and outcomes of critically ill children who received TPE.MethodsAll of the TPE procedures performed in a pediatric intensive care unit providing tertiary care during 19 years (January 2013–January 2023) were evaluated retrospectively. A total of 154 patients underwent 486 TPE sessions.ResultsMedian age was 6 years (2–12.5) and 35 children had a body weight of <10 kg (22.7%). Number of organ failure was 4 (2–6). Liver diseases were the most common indication for TPE (31.2%) followed by sepsis with multiorgan dysfunction syndrome (27.3%). Overall survival rate was 72.7%. The highest mortality was observed in hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis group. Non‐survivors had significantly higher number of organ failure (p < 0.001), higher PRISM score (p < 0.001), and higher PELOD score on admission (p < 0.001). Adverse events were observed in 68 (13.9%) sessions. Hypotension (7.8%) and hypocalcemia (5.1%) were the most frequent adverse events.ConclusionTPE is safe for critically ill pediatric patients with experienced staff. Survival rate may vary depending on the underlying disease. Survival decreases with the increase in the number of failed organs.
Quality of life and sleep, depression, family functioning, and marital adjustment in patients on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
Authors: Kılıç Evnur Kahyacı , Kılıç İlhan , Görgülü Yasemin , Üstündağ Sedat 
Published: May 2024

AbstractIntroductionEnd‐stage renal disease is different from other chronic diseases that the treatment method is as difficult. Our aim in this study was to compare marital adjustment, sexual functions and family functioning between hemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) patient.MethodA total of 21 HD and 27 PD patients were included. Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Short Form‐36 (SF‐36), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale (ASEX), Golombok‐Rust Inventory for Sexual Satisfaction (GRISS), Marital Adjustment Test (MAT) and Family Assessment Device (FAD) were applied.ResultsBDI scores were significantly higher in HD patients (p < 0.001). According to FAD problem solving (p < 0.001), communication (p = 0.00) and general functioning scores (p = 0.04) were higher in PD. The rate of poor sleep quality was 44.4% in the PD group, and 66.7% in HD group (p = 0.12). General health (p = 0.04), vitality (p < 0.001), mental health (p = 0.00) and social functioning (p = 0.00) scores were lower in HD patients.ConclusionHD patients are at high risk for psychiatric disorders due to the treatment modality. These patients should be monitored carefully and consultation‐liaison services should be increased.
Comparison of Australian Football League Women's athletes match day energy and nutrient intake to recommendations
Authors: Otte Chloe J. , Mantzioris Evangeline , Salagaras Brianna S. , Hill Alison M. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractAimsThis cross‐sectional observational study quantified Australian Football League Women's athletes' match volume, and compared match‐day dietary intakes against recommendations.MethodsSelf‐report, direct observation, and fluid measurements determined dietary intake (n = 17, 25 ± 4.5 years, 22.8 ± 1.8 kg/m2) on five home match days (early or late starting). Global positioning system software captured match volume. Linear mixed effects models evaluated differences in early versus late match volume and nutrient intakes. Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation.ResultsAthletes covered 6712 ± 622 m during matches, with similar numbers of very high‐intensity running efforts over equal distances in early and late matches (early vs. late efforts [no.]: 8.5 ± 4.9 vs. 9.5 ± 5.5; distance [m]: 203 ± 127 vs. 212 ± 113). Across all match days, 71% (n = 12) of athletes met their predicted daily energy requirements. However, 82% (n = 14) failed to meet minimum daily carbohydrate recommendations; intake was lower on early compared with late match days (4.7 g/day vs. 5.4 g/kg/day, p = 0.027). On average, no athletes met carbohydrate recommendations in the 2 h prior to a match and only 24% (n = 4) met recommendations during matches. All athletes met post‐match carbohydrate and protein requirements.ConclusionAthletes cover large distances during games with frequent bursts of high‐intensity running. However, they do not adjust their intake to meet the energy demands of competition, with inadequate fuelling prior to and during matches. These findings emphasise the need for greater athlete education and dietary support to maximise strategic fuelling to optimise athletic performance.
Network pharmacology combined with an experimental validation study to reveal the effect and mechanism of Lonicera japonica Thunb. extracts against immunomodulation
Authors: Wang Wei , Pan Yunan , Lin Yucheng , Zhao Junjie , Liu Meimei , Wang Guangyu , Li Shanshan 
Published: May 2024

AbstractLonicera japonica Thunb. (LJT) is known for its valuable medicinal properties that highlight its potential application in the pharmaceutical and health food industry. We predict that LJT polyphenols by network pharmacology may be involved in immunomodulation, and the study of LJT polyphenols regulating immunity is still insufficient; therefore, we experimentally found that LJT enhances immunity by promoting the proliferation and phagocytic activity of RAW246.7 cells. A model of an immunosuppressed mouse was constructed using cyclophosphamide‐induced, and LJT was extracted for the intervention. We found that LJT restored immune homeostasis in immune deficiency mice by inhibiting the abnormal apoptosis in lymphocytes, enhancing natural killer cell cytotoxicity, promoting T lymphocyte proliferation, and increasing the CD4+ and CD8+ T lymphocytes in quantity. Moreover, LJT treatment modulates immunity by significantly downregulating lipopolysaccharide‐induced inflammation and oxidative stress levels. We verified the immunomodulatory function of LJT through both cell and animal experiments. The combination of potential‐protein interactions and molecular docking later revealed that LJT polyphenols were associated with immunomodulatory effects on MAPK1; together, LJT intervention significantly modulates the immune, with the activation of MAPK1 as the underlying mechanism of action, which provided evidence for the utilization of LJT as a nutraceutical in immune function.
Structure‐function relationship of oat flour fractions when blended with wheat flour: Instrumental and nutritional quality characterization of resulting breads
Authors: Rashed Mahmoud Said , Pojić Milica , McDonagh Ciara , Gallagher Eimear , Frias Jesus M , Pathania Shivani 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe present work investigated the structure‐function relationship of dry fractionated oat flour (DFOF) as a techno‐functional ingredient using bread as a model system. Mechanically, DFOF fractions (F), that is, F1: <224 µm, F2: 250–280 µm, F3: 280–500 µm, F4: 500–600 µm, and whole oat flour (F5) were blended with white wheat flour at 10%, 30%, and 50% substitution levels for bread making. The blended flours, doughs, and bread samples were assessed for their techno‐functional, nutritional, and structural characteristics. The results of Mixolab and the Rapid Visco Analyzer show that the 50% substituted F3 fraction exhibits the highest water absorption properties (69.53%), whereas the 50% F1 fraction exhibits the highest peak viscosity of the past slurry. Analysis of bread samples revealed a lower particle size of DFOF fractions and higher supplementation levels, increased β‐glucan levels (0.13–1.29 g/100 bread (db), reduced fermentable monosaccharides, that is, glucose (1.44–0.33 g/100 g), and fructose (1.06–0.28 g/100 g). The effect of particle size surpassed the substitution level effect on bread volume reduction. The lowest hardness value for F1 is 10%, and the highest value for F2 is 50%. The total number of cells in the bread slice decreased from the control to the F4 fraction (50%). Multi‐criteria analysis indicated that DFOF fractions produced breads with similar structure and higher nutritional value developed from white wheat flour.Practical ApplicationThe use of mechanically fractionated oat flours fractions in white wheat flour breads can improve the nutritional profile without affecting the physical properties of the bread product. Based on the oat flour fractions, bakers and food processing companies can tailor the bread formulations for high β‐glucan, high fiber, and low reduced sugar claims.
Study on the stability of molecular chirality and the configuration protection of dihydromyricetin in vine tea
Authors: Li Shuang , Sha Xuming , Sun Shanshan , Zhang Xing , Guo Dandan , Huang Shaohua 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThis study aims to investigate the impact of four key factors, namely, temperature, water source, metal ion, and pH, on the stability of molecular chirality of dihydromyricetin (DMY) and proposed effective strategies for configuration protection. The findings reveal that temperatures exceeding 80°C could accelerate the racemization process of DMY, with a significant increase in racemization observed at 100°C. In addition, DMY exhibited heightened stability in ultrapure water as compared to various water sources, including pure water‐1, pure water‐2, mineral water, and running water. Notably, the presence of Fe2+ displayed an inhibitory effect on the racemization of DMY, whereas Mg2+, Ca2+, and Mn2+ showed a substantial promotional effect. Additionally, acidic conditions (pH < 5.0) were found to be protective for maintaining the stability of DMY, whereas alkaline conditions (pH > 9.0) were observed to be detrimental. Meanwhile, we first identified the presence of another pair of DMY isomers in this work.