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Sox5 controls the establishment of quiescence in neural stem cells during postnatal development
Authors: Medina-Menéndez Cristina , Li Lingling , Tirado-Melendro Paula , Rodríguez-Martín Pilar , Melgarejo-de la Peña Elena , Díaz-García Mario , Valdés-Bescós María , López-Sansegundo Rafael , Morales Aixa V. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractAdult stem cells niches relays in the acquisition of a reversible state of quiescence to ensure long-lasting DNA integrity and cell expansion. Neural stem cells (NSCs) in the dentate gyrus (DG) enter quiescence before the adult hippocampal neurogenic niche is fully established. However, the mechanisms controlling NSC first quiescence entry and quiescence deepness are largely unknown. Using conditional mutant mouse during embryonic or postnatal stages, we have determined that transcription factor Sox5 is required to restrict first entry in quiescence. Moreover, we have found a critical window during the second postnatal week when NSCs build up a shallow or primed quiescent state. Loss of Sox5 leads to an excess of primed NSCs prone to activate leading to a neurogenic burst in the adult DG and precocious depletion of the NSC pool. Mechanistically, Sox5 prevent an excess of BMP canonical signaling activation, a pathway that we have now determined is associated to NSC primed state. In conclusion, our results demonstrate that Sox5 is required to control the correct balance between primed and deep quiescence during the first postnatal weeks of DG development, a balance which is essential for establishing long-lasting adult neurogenesis.
New insight into knockout reactions from the two-proton halo nucleus
Ne17
Authors: Wamers F. , Lehr C. , Marganiec-Gałązka J. , Aksouh F. , Aksyutina Yu. , Álvarez-Pol H. , Atar L. , Aumann T. , Beceiro-Novo S. , Bertulani C. A. , Boretzky K. , Borge M. J. G. , Caesar C. , Chartier M. , Chatillon A. , Chulkov L. V. , Cortina-Gil D. , Díaz Fernández P. , Emling H. , Ershova O. , Fraile L. M. , Fynbo H. O. U. , Galaviz D. , Geissel H. , Heil M. , Holl M. , Johansson H. T. , Jonson B. , Karagiannis C. , Kiselev O. A. , Kratz J. V. , Kulessa R. , Kurz N. , Langer C. , Lantz M. , Le Bleis T. , Lemmon R. , Litvinov Yu. A. , Mahata K. , Müntz C. , Nilsson T. , Nociforo C. , Panin V. , Paschalis S. , Perea A. , Plag R. , Reifarth R. , Richter A. , Riisager K. , Rodriguez-Tajes C. , Rossi D. , Savran D. , Scheit H. , Schrieder G. , Simon H. , Stroth J. , Sümmerer K. , Tengblad O. , Typel S. , Weick H. 
Published: May 2024

The unexplained disagreement in the dependence of spectroscopic factors (C2Sexp) on the binding energy obtained by nucleon knockout using different targets is still a puzzle that needs to be addressed.
To find an explanation of this riddle through exclusive measurements using different targets.
The exclusive measurements were performed by using a Ne17 beam with an energy of 500 MeV/u incident on C and CH2 targets. Through the standard theoretical approach, C2Sexp were derived from the analysis of the experimental data on proton ejection from the proton halo in Ne17 as well as from its core O15.
For the C target, proton ejection from the proton halo gave C2Sexp about 37% smaller than for the H target. But when protons are ejected from the core of Ne17, C2Sexp are identical within statistical uncertainties.
An explanation for the difference in C2Sexp could be the removal of both halo protons, a more important reaction pathway for the C target. The C2Sexp values obtained by analyzing the proton ejection from the core indicate that it is not affected by the interaction with the halo protons.Published by the American Physical Society2024
Structural and biochemical characterization of the M405S variant of Desulfovibrio vulgaris formate dehydrogenase
Authors: Vilela-Alves Guilherme , Rebelo Manuel Rita , Pedrosa Neide , Cardoso Pereira Inês A. , Romão Maria João , Mota Cristiano 
Published: May 2024

Molybdenum- or tungsten-dependent formate dehydrogenases have emerged as significant catalysts for the chemical reduction of CO2 to formate, with biotechnological applications envisaged in climate-change mitigation. The role of Met405 in the active site of Desulfovibrio vulgaris formate dehydrogenase AB (DvFdhAB) has remained elusive. However, its proximity to the metal site and the conformational change that it undergoes between the resting and active forms suggests a functional role. In this work, the M405S variant was engineered, which allowed the active-site geometry in the absence of methionine Sδ interactions with the metal site to be revealed and the role of Met405 in catalysis to be probed. This variant displayed reduced activity in both formate oxidation and CO2 reduction, together with an increased sensitivity to oxygen inactivation.
Multi-mode operations of double-stator switched reluctance machine for electric vehicle
Authors: Li Shujing , Huang Xiaojuan , He Zhiheng , Liu Yongxiang , Qu Hui , Wu Jing 
Published: May 2024

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to introduce a double-stator switched reluctance machine (DS-SRM) for electric vehicles (EVs) and to propose multi-mode operations for this machine.

Design/methodology/approach
Analysis of flux linkage distributions and torque characteristics using finite element method (FEM). Building a dynamic simulation model based on electromagnetic characteristics, mathematical equations and mechanical motion equations of the DS-SRM drive system. The paper proposes multi-mode operations (inner-stator excitation mode, outer-stator excitation mode and double-stator excitation mode) based on motor working regions. It also conducts simulation and experimental results to verify the effectiveness of the proposed multi-mode operations strategies and control schemes.

Findings
There is almost no electromagnetic coupling between the inner and outer stators due to the specially designed rotor structure and optimized windings polarity configuration. Analysis of flux linkage distributions and torque characteristics verified the independence of inner and outer stators. Proposal of multi-mode operations and corresponding control rules achieved the smooth switching between different modes.

Originality/value
The paper introduced the DS-SRM for EVs and proposed multi-mode operations, along with control rules, to optimize its performance. The specially designed rotor structure, optimized winding polarity configuration, and the proposed multi-mode operations contribute to the originality of the research.
Knowledge management and fashion retail performance: the moderating role of product complexity
Authors: Rana Md. Rafiqul Islam , Youn Song-yi 
Published: May 2024

PurposeThis study explores the role of knowledge management capabilities (KMCs) in enhancing competitive advantage and organisational performance in fashion retailing. Employing the resource-based view (RBV) and knowledge-based view (KBV) perspectives, it investigates the interplay between managing knowledge effectively and fashion products’ complexity. The goal is to provide new insights into optimising KMC for greater agility and success in the fashion retail industry.Design/methodology/approachThe study analysed survey data from 322 US fashion retail professionals using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM).Findings The results revealed that knowledge infrastructure capability enhanced both competitive advantage and organisational performance significantly. In contrast, knowledge process capability did not significantly affect competitive advantage, it improved organisational performance. Importantly, product complexity moderated the relationship between competitive advantage and organisational performance negatively.Practical implications This study underscores the necessity for retailers in the fashion industry to enhance their KMC to bolster competitive advantage and organisational performance, while it also acknowledges product complexity’s effect on these strategies. These insights offer actionable guidance for industry leaders to optimise knowledge management to navigate the rapidly evolving retail landscape.Originality/value This research offers novel insights into the interplay of product complexity and KMC in fashion retail and highlights the unique effects on competitive advantage and organisational performance valuable for both academia and industry.
Determinants of electric vehicle adoption: insights from Indian states
Authors: Nigam Nitish , Samanta Debabrata , Senapati Sibananda 
Published: May 2024

PurposeElectric Vehicles (EVs), owing to their low carbon emissions, have gained immense importance in achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. They have also appeared as viable substitute to conventional vehicles. Aligning with global initiatives, India has created a favourable ecosystem and has implemented several policies since 2011 to achieve its target. Consequently, the market share of EVs has surged, both globally and in India, over the past decade. Taking this into account, this study aims to identify the factors that influence EVs in a developing economy using the context of India.Design/methodology/approachThis study identified important determinants of EV adoption from global literature and employed a multiple linear regression model (MLRM) using the ordinary least squares (OLS) technique. Secondary data were utilised to identify determinants in the Indian context, sourced from the Ministry, NITI Aayog, AQI, the Lok Sabha Question, and the Economic Survey of India.FindingsThis study found that the number of charging stations and local pollution levels significantly influence EV adoption in India. The insignificance of the other variables may be due to the emerging state of the Indian EV market.Originality/valueThis study adds to the growing body of literature on EV adoption in developing economies by analysing the factors that impact its adoption using regional data. In addition, this study provides a unique perspective on a developing economy and advocates a comprehensive policy for EV adoption that reflects long-term sustainability.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-06-2023-0479.
From love to betrayal? When your team’s sponsor decides to also sponsor your rival
Authors: Tsordia Charitomeni , Lianopoulos Yannis , Dalakas Vassilis , Theodorakis Nicholas D. 
Published: May 2024

PurposeThe aim of this research was to investigate fans’ responses toward a sponsor that has had a long-standing sponsorship deal with a club and decided also to sponsor the club’s rival.Design/methodology/approachA long-term sponsorship deal between a retsina wine company and a popular football club and a newly established deal between the company and the main rival club were selected as the research setting. Data were collected from a total sample of 302 participants, fans of the two teams, using an online survey and PLS-SEM was employed to test the relationships of the proposed structural model.FindingsThe results provided evidence for the importance of the inclusion of perceptions of fit for both teams to the model as it impacted the responses in the joint sponsorship. Team identification emerged significant for improving fans perceptions of fit between the sponsor and their favorite club but also led fans of the long-term sponsored club to feel betrayed from the sponsor. The sense of betrayal impacted the level of fit, the rejection of sponsorship but did not emerge significant for driving negative responses toward the sponsor’s brand. The same held for the rejection of the joint sponsorship.Originality/valueThis is the very first study that incorporated the effects of the perceptions of fit of two rival clubs to test the effect of sponsorship for a sponsor brand of a deal that includes a longtime sponsored football club and its rival as a newly sponsored one. It is also one of the first attempts that explores relationships between perceptions of fit, sense of betrayal and rejection of a joint sport sponsorship in a rivalry context, highlighting the importance of preventing fans' betrayal.
Internal control systems of SMEs in Nigeria: a proactive or reactive strategy against employees’ fraud?
Authors: Ololade Babatunde Moses 
Published: May 2024

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to determine the strategy adopted by small- and medium-scale enterprise (SME) owners in setting up internal control systems, examine the relationship between the numbers of employees’ fraud and strategy adopted in setting up internal control and evaluate the difference between proactive and reactive strategies in employee’s fraud prevention among SMEs.

Design/methodology/approach
A survey research approach was adopted to determine whether proactive or reactive strategies were adopted by the SME owners. Specifically, a survey questionnaire was used to gather primary data from selected respondents in Lagos and Oyo States. Descriptive statistics, Spearman correlation and the Mann–Whitney test were used to analyse the primary data.

Findings
The study found that most of the SME owners used reactive internal control strategies in setting up their internal control systems after they suffered financial losses occasioned by employees’ fraud. Also, the study found a positive relationship between the number of employees’ fraud and reactive strategy. Finally, the study found a significant difference in the number of employees’ fraud occurrences between proactive and reactive internal control strategies in SMEs.

Research limitations/implications
The study provides further confirmation that where internal control is properly set up and strengthened, a lower number of employee frauds will occur. Thus, giving credence to the fraud theory. The study was, however, conducted in six selected local government areas in two states.

Practical implications
The study provides recommendations on the adoption of a proactive strategy for curbing employees’ fraud at the onset of business operations and not until devastating events of employees’ fraud become a reality.

Originality/value
The study is original, as it focuses on the strategy adopted by SME owners in setting up internal control systems, which is rare in fraud empirical studies, particularly for studies conducted in emerging markets like Nigeria. It provides the need for the sustainability of SMEs as engine of growth and employment through the adoption of appropriate strategies in setting up internal control systems.
How carbon trading contributes to reduction in emission of greenhouse gases: a narrative literature review
Authors: Kukah Augustine Senanu Komla , Jin Xiaohua , Osei-Kyei Robert , Perera Srinath 
Published: May 2024

Purpose
This study aims to undertake a review of how carbon trading contributes to a reduction in emission of greenhouse gases (CHGs).

Design/methodology/approach
A narrative literature review approach was adopted to identify and synthesise existing literature using the Scopus and Web of Science databases. Articles were limited to the past 10 years to obtain the most current literature. The various ways in which carbon trading leads to reductions in emissions were identified and discussed.

Findings
The results showed that the main ways in which carbon trading contributes to reductions in emissions are through innovation in low-carbon technologies, restoration of ecosystems through offset money, development of renewable and clean energy and providing information on investment related to emissions.

Practical implications
The value of this study is to contribute to the built environment’s climate change mitigation agenda by identifying the role of carbon trading.

Originality/value
The output of this research identifies and contextualises the role carbon trading plays in the reduction of CHG emissions.
Proximity and regional innovation performance: the mediating role of absorptive capacity
Authors: Zhao Shuliang , Wang Junchen 
Published: May 2024

Purpose
Proximity is a crucial factor influencing innovation collaboration and performance. Most existing studies have primarily focused on the organizational level and been static in nature. Therefore, a further study on how proximity affects innovation performance is needed. This paper aims to fill this gap by highlighting the organizational, cognitive and geographical proximity in China’s open regional innovation system.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper analyzes the data from 2010 to 2015 through path analysis.

Findings
The results reveal that geographical proximity has a direct positive effect on regional innovation performance in China’s regional innovation system. It also shows that organizational proximity exerts a negative impact on absorptive capacity, and through it adversely affects regional innovation performance. In contrast, cognitive proximity is found to have a positive effect on absorptive capacity, enhancing regional innovation performance.

Originality/value
Based on these findings, this paper contributes to a better understanding of the role of proximity in innovation collaboration and performance. By highlighting the importance of different proximity types, it provides insights for policymakers and practitioners seeking to foster regional innovation.
Attitudes and behaviors regarding sun exposure in Japan compared to Europe and North America
Authors: Morita A. , Lim H. W. , Passeron T. , Goh C. L. , Kang H. Y. , Ly F. , Ocampo‐Candiani J. , Puig S. , Schalka S. , Wei L. , Demessant A. L. , Le Floc’h C. , Kerob D. , Dreno B. , Krutmann J. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe objective of our study was to assess the attitudes and behaviors in Japan regarding sun exposure and compare them to those in Europe and North America. The study population was a representative sample of individuals aged >18 years from Ipsos panels in Japan (N = 1000), North America (N = 1000), and Europe (N = 6000) using the quota method. Questionnaires covered habits, practices, and perceptions regarding sun exposure. Results revealed that the majority of people (80.1%) believed that the sun gives them energy, and 61.1% considered that being tanned made them look healthier. However, there was a significant difference between men and women regarding the appeal of tanned skin, with 54.95% of men versus 34.67% (p < 0.001) of women seeing a tan as an aesthetic asset. People aged <40 years were less likely to find a tan attractive (30.3%) compared to those aged ≥40 years (48.9%) (p < 0.001). Of those questioned, 45.70% of used sunscreen with a much higher use among women (70.10%) than men (18.74%) (p < 0.001). Almost 54% of people said they stayed in the shade to protect themselves from the sun with this behavior being more prevalent among women (67.05%) and fair‐skinned individuals (56.13%). Fear of the risks of sun exposure was more common among women, with 84.8% fearing premature skin aging, compared to 71.8% of men (p < 0.001). In Japan, 44.30% of those questioned said tanned skin was attractive (p < 0.001); for Europeans and North Americans the proportions were 81.1% and 77.6%, respectively. Only a quarter (25.80%) thought it essential to return from vacation with a tan. On the other hand, Europeans showed a strong recognition of the energy the sun brings (83.18%), and widely believed that tanned skin is attractive (82.32%) and healthy (73.15%). In North America, attitudes were similar to those in Europe regarding the attractiveness of tanned skin (77.65%) and the importance of returning tanned from vacation (48.15%). Compared to Europeans and North Americans, the Japanese seemed to be more cautious about sun‐induced hazards and considered lighter skin to be more attractive.
Repeated clearing as a mechanism for savanna recovery following bush encroachment
Authors: Wedel Emily R. , Nippert Jesse B. , O'Connor Rory C. , Nkuna Peace , Swemmer Anthony M. 
Published: May 2024

Abstract

Many savannas are experiencing increased cover of trees and shrubs, resulting in reduced herbaceous productivity, shifts in savanna functional structure and potential reductions in ecotourism. Clearing woody plants has been suggested as an effective management strategy to mitigate these effects and restore these systems to an open state with higher rates of grass production and herbivory. This study investigated the effectiveness of repeated shrub clearing as a tool to mitigate bush encroachment in a semi‐arid savanna in southern Africa.

We present data from a 7‐year experiment in the Mthimkhulu Game Reserve bordering Kruger National Park, South Africa. Colophospermum mopane stems and resprouting shoots were basally cut 2–3 times per year (2015–2022) in three pairs of treatment and control plots of 60 × 60 m. We monitored changes in soil moisture, grass biomass and herbivore activity via dung counts. We assessed C. mopane physiological responses to repeated cutting using non‐structural carbohydrates and stable water isotopes to infer changes to energy storage and functional rooting depth, respectively.

The cleared treatment had higher soil moisture and grass biomass than the control treatment. Dung counts showed impala and buffalo visited the cleared treatment more frequently than the control treatment.

Repeated cutting had limited effects on C. mopane survival in the first 2–3 years after initial clearing, but 80% of individuals were dead after 7 years. Repeatedly cut C. mopane had lower belowground starch concentrations and used water from shallower soil depths than C. mopane in control plots.

Synthesis and applications. Repeated cutting increased soil moisture availability and grass biomass, and attracted charismatic grazing herbivores. While more costly than once‐off clearing methods, this practice created more employment opportunities for a neighbouring rural community. Transforming portions of the ecosystem to a grass‐dominated state may increase ecotourism potential through improved game viewing in open systems.
Microencapsulation of fish oil by spray drying, spray freeze‐drying, freeze‐drying, and microwave freeze‐drying: Microcapsule characterization and storage stability
Authors: Yang Mengmeng , Li Linlin , Zhu Xiaomai , Liang Luodan , Chen Junliang , Cao Weiwei , Liu Wenchao , Duan Xu , Ren Guangyue , Liu Zhenbin 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe objective of this paper was to evaluate the effect of spray drying (SD), spray freeze‐drying (SFD), freeze‐drying (FD), and microwave freeze‐drying (MFD) on the characteristics of fish oil (FO) microcapsules. The physicochemical properties, morphology, fatty acid composition, and stability of the microcapsules were analyzed. The encapsulation efficiencies of microcapsules dried by SD, SFD, FD, and MFD were 86.98%, 77.79%, 63.29%, and 57.89%, respectively. SD microcapsules exhibited superior properties in terms of effective loading capacity, color, and flowability. Conversely, SFD microcapsules demonstrated improved solubility. Microencapsulation positively affected the thermal stability of FO, but the content of unsaturated fatty acids decreased. The findings from the storage experiment indicated that the oxidative stability of SD fish oil microcapsules was marginally lower compared to microcapsules produced through three alternative drying techniques, all of which were based on the FD concept. The comparison of various drying methods and their effects on the quality of FO microcapsules offers valuable insights that can serve as a foundation for the industrial production of high‐quality microcapsules.
Hedge accounting, IFRS 9, and audit fees: Evidence from China
Authors: Jiang Jin , Ye Rui 
Published: May 2024

AbstractUsing data for 2016–2021 on a sample of Chinese non‐financial firms, this study documents a positive association between the use of hedge accounting and audit fees and finds that the new requirements under International Financial Reporting Standards 9 (IFRS 9) help mitigate this positive relationship. Channel analyses show that the new hedge accounting requirements mitigate earnings volatility and accruals management, which results in audit fee reductions. Further, the post‐IFRS 9 audit fee decrease is greater among large audit firms, firms in regions with higher marketisation levels and firms with better corporate governance.