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Elastic precursor softening in proper ferroelastic materials: A molecular dynamics study
Authors: Lu Guangming , Cordero Francesco , Hideo Kimura , Ding Xiangdong , Xu Zhijun , Chu Ruiqing , Howard Christopher J. , Carpenter Michael A. , Salje Ekhard K. H. 
Published: March 2024

Precursor elastic effects are investigated in a displacive anharmonic spring model and shown to extend greatly into the paraelastic phase. Weak precursor effects can be detected near 2Ttr, where Ttr is the ferroelastic transition temperature. The precursor effects become strong at T<1.7Ttr. Two effects were identified in our two-dimensional model: the symmetry-breaking strain e3 (ɛxy) leads to softening of the elastic modulus C33, while the nonsymmetry-breaking strain e1+e2 (ɛxx+ɛyy) leads to hardening of C11. The strain e3 is proportional to the order parameter and scales as |e1+e2|
∼e32. The temperature evolutions of the elastic moduli are surprisingly well described by power laws and Vogel-Fulcher equations. The power-law exponents are ∼−0.5 for ΔC33 and ∼−1 for ΔC11, Δ(C11+C12) and Δ(C11−C12). The Vogel-Fulcher temperatures are very similar, while the Vogel-Fulcher energies differ between the excess elastic moduli. The origin of the precursor effect is the evolution of short-range order in the paraelastic phase which gives rise to a characteristic local nanostructure. In the case of the symmetry-breaking strain, this microstructure resembles dynamical twinning patterns corresponding to the ferroelastic nanostructure, which weakens the material. In the case of the nonsymmetry-breaking strain, we find density fluctuations which make the material harder.

Published by the American Physical Society
2024
Determinants of mobile health (M-Health) application adoption, usage and discontinuity among corporate workers diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes
Authors: Liashiedzi Gabriel Kojovi , Eto Florence Elorm , Atinga Roger Ayimbillah , Abor Patience Aseweh 
Published: March 2024

PurposeThis study examined the determinants of mobile health (M-Health) application, adoption, usage and discontinuation among corporate workers diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes in Ghana.Design/methodology/approachThe diffusion innovation and reasoned action theories were employed using an exploratory design. Three hundred corporate workers diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension from three health facilities for the past six months were sampled for the study using a multi-stage sampling technique and administered questionnaires. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression tools were employed in the analysis of data.FindingsThe study found a significant number of factors influencing m-health applications adoption, usage and discontinuity. These factors include nature and demand of job, perceived advantage, compatibility, complexity, triability, aesthetics and trust. Aesthetics emerged as the strongest predictive factor for the adoption, usage and discontinuity of use among diabetic and hypertensive corporate workers. With the adoption of M-Health applications, compatibility, as well as nature and demand of job, were significant predictors. With the usage of M-Health applications, complexity, triability, aesthetics and trust were significant predictors. Moreover, perceived advantage, compatibility, complexity and triability influenced significantly the choice to discontinue using M-Health applications. The study concluded that M-Health application functionalities play a valuable role in patients’ intention to adopt, use and discontinue the use of an M-Health application in Ghana.Originality/valueThis exploratory study offers in-depth insight into how major M-Health application features affect its adoption, usage and discontinuity, providing crucial information for future research and the improvement of chronic condition healthcare delivery.
Public sector audit: new public management influences and eco-system driven reforms
Authors: Cordery Carolyn J. , Hay David 
Published: March 2024

PurposeNew public management (NPM) has transformed the public sector auditing context, although in quite different ways. Further, investigations into NPM’s impact on public sector auditors and audit institutions have been largely unconnected, with the exception of the critical examination of performance audits. We investigate the question of how public sector auditors’ roles and activities have changed as a result of NPM and later reforms.Design/methodology/approachWe examine and synthesise public sector audit research examining reforms since the year 2000. The research presented considers changes to external and internal public sector audits as well as the development of public sector audit institutions – known as supreme audit institutions (SAIs).FindingsConsiderable changes have occurred. Many were influenced by NPM, but others have evolved from the eco-system of accounting, auditing and public sector management. External auditors have responded to an increase in demand for accountability. Additional management and governance techniques have been introduced from the private sector, such as internal auditing and audit committees. NPM has also led to conflicting trends, particularly when governments introduced competition to public sector auditing by contracting out but then chose to centralise to improve accountability. There is also greater international influence now through bodies like the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) and similar regional bodies.Originality/valueNPM reforms and the eco-system have impacted public sector auditing. Sustainability reporting is emerging as an area requiring more auditing attention; auditors also need to continue to develop better ways to communicate with citizens. Further, research into auditing in non-Western nations and emerging technologies is also required, especially where it provides learnings around more valuable audit practices. Empirical evidence is required of the strengths and weaknesses of SAIs’ structural variety.
Using of food service: changes in a Brazilian sample during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Liboredo Juliana Costa , Amaral Cláudia Antônia Alcântara , Carvalho Natália Caldeira 
Published: March 2024

Purpose
This study aims to assess Brazilian adult consumers’ behavior, aged 18–70, when purchasing ready-to-eat food during the first months of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Design/methodology/approach
Participants answered an online questionnaire about behaviors related to the purchase of ready-to-eat food from food services: changes in usage frequency during the pandemic, reasons for altering purchase habits, types of food and beverages bought before and during the pandemic and the frequency of on-site (consumption in food services) and off-site (delivery, take-away and drive-through) service utilization at lunch and dinner.

Findings
Out of 970 individuals who participated in the study, during the pandemic, 38% of participants reduced their food service usage, whereas 18% stopped using it. The main reasons given by participants who reduced and stopped food service usage were cooking at home (52% and 59%, respectively) and feeling afraid of contracting COVID-19 (26% and 22%, respectively). The reduction was more frequent among divorced/widowed/single individuals (p = 0.001) and in total social distancing, that is, all day long (p = 0.03). A significant reduction in on-site consumption frequency occurred for lunch and dinner (p < 0.001), whereas an increase in the off-site consumption frequency service for lunch (p = 0.016) and a reduction for dinner (p = 0.01) occurred compared to pre-COVID-19. However, 48% of participants used these services at least once a week in both periods. Most consumed foods and drinks before and during the pandemic were pasta/pizza (74% and 64%, respectively), snack/burgers (66% and 59%, respectively), soft drinks (41% and 37%, respectively) and alcoholic beverages (37% and 25%, respectively).

Originality/value
Knowledge about food choices away from home during the pandemic is scarce. High consumption of food away from home has been associated with a greater risk of developing chronic non-communicable diseases, such as obesity, diabetes and others. Eating behavior is influenced by the cultural, social, economic and personal characteristics of each individual. Understanding the main changes related to the consumption of ready-to-eat food and what the affected consumers profile in a time of unprecedented crisis, it is important to provide scientific knowledge that allows one to anticipate the implications for the future of individuals’ health and food systems and, consequently, to develop public policy or awareness and promotion actions of public health that encourage adopting healthier and balanced eating habits.
The role of smart cities in managing the COVID-19 outbreak in India
Authors: Renukappa Suresh , Suresh Subashini , Shetty Nisha , Gandhi Lingaraja , Abdalla Wala , Yabbati Nagaraju , Hiremath Rahul 
Published: March 2024

PurposeThe COVID-19 pandemic has affected around 216 countries and territories worldwide and more than 2000 cities in India, alone. The smart cities mission (SCM) in India started in 2015 and 100 smart cities were selected to be initiated with a total project cost of INR 2031.72 billion. Smart city strategies play an important role in implementing the measures adopted by the government such as the issuance of social distancing regulations and other COVID-19 mitigation strategies. However, there is no research reported on the role of smart cities strategies in managing the COVID-19 outbreak in developing countries.Design/methodology/approachThis paper aims to address the research gap in smart cities, technology and healthcare management through a review of the literature and primary data collected using semi-structured interviews.FindingsEach city is unique and has different challenges, the study revealed six key findings on how smart cities in India managed the COVID-19 outbreak. They used: Integrated Command and Control Centres, Artificial Intelligence and Innovative Application-based Solutions, Smart Waste Management Solutions, Smart Healthcare Management, Smart Data Management and Smart Surveillance.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to informing policymakers of key lessons learnt from the management of COVID-19 in developing countries like India from a smart cities’ perspective. This paper draws on the six Cs for the implications directed to leaders and decision-makers to rethink and act on COVID-19. The six Cs are: Crisis management leadership, Credible communication, Collaboration, Creative governance, Capturing knowledge and Capacity building.
Real‐world effectiveness and safety of abrocitinib in 12 Japanese patients with atopic dermatitis and transcriptome analysis with peripheral blood
Authors: Uchiyama Akihiko , Kosaka Keiji , Ishikawa Mai , Inoue Yuta , Motegi Sei‐ichiro 
Published: March 2024

AbstractAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by recurrent, pruritic, and localized eczema. Various types of new drugs have been recently investigated for treating AD. The efficacy and safety of abrocitinib in treating AD has been reported in clinical trials, but the real‐world data from Japan has not been reported. Herein, we analyzed 12 Japanese patients with AD treated with 100 mg of abrocitinib using our real‐world data. We also performed transcriptome analysis with peripheral blood to investigate the effects of abrocitinib on cytokine expressions and inflammatory pathways in AD from three patients. This study included patients with moderate to severe AD treated with abrocitinib at Gunma University Hospital, Japan. All patients were systemic treatment‐naïve. All patients received a 100‐mg dose of abrocitinib daily, and used strong or very strong topical steroids and moisturizers. The Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) response analysis revealed that after 4 weeks, 25% (three of 12) of the cases reached a 75% reduction in the EASI score (EASI‐75) and a 90% reduction in the EASI score (EASI‐90). After 12 weeks, 83.3.% (10 of 12), 41.6% (five of 12), and 16.7% (two of 12) of the patients reached EASI‐50, a 75% reduction in the EASI score (EASI‐75), and EASI‐90. Peak Pruritus Numerical Rating Scale was achieved in nine patients (75%) at week 12. The most frequent adverse reaction was acne (six cases [50%]). Gene Ontology pathway analysis using Differentially expressed genes from RNA sequencing analysis revealed attenuation of defense responses to biotic stimulus, virus, and cytokines. Th2 cytokine expression was not suppressed, but several chemokines, especially CXCL1, were suppressed by abrocitinib treatment. Our results indicate abrocitinib as a fast‐acting and highly antipruritic agent that is effective for moderate skin eruptions.
Establishment of COS‐BK cells persistently infected with archetype BK polyomavirus
Authors: Nukuzuma Souichi , Onogi Hiroshi , Suzuki Tetsuro 
Published: March 2024

AbstractBK polyomavirus (BKPyV) was the first human polyomavirus to be isolated from an immunosuppressed kidney transplant recipient in 1971. BKPyV reactivation causes BKPyV‐associated nephropathy and hemorrhagic cystitis. However, the mechanisms underlying BKPyV replication remain unclear. In the present study, we performed the long‐term cultivation of COS‐7 cells transfected with archetype KOM‐5 DNA, which were designated as COS‐BK cells. BKPyV derived from COS‐BK cells was characterized by analyzing the amount of the virus based on hemagglutination, viral replication, and the production of viral protein 1 (VP1). Immunostaining showed that VP1‐positive cells accounted for a small percentage of COS‐BK cells. The nucleotide sequences encompassing the origin of the DNA replication of BKPyV derived from COS‐BK cells were generated from KOM‐5 by the deletion of an 8‐bp sequence, which did not involve T antigen binding sites. BKPyV replicated most efficiently in COS‐BK cells in DMEM containing 2% fetal bovine serum. These results indicate that COS‐BK cells are a suitable culture system for studying the persistent infection of archetype BKPyV.
Effects of different shading levels on the growth of Bornmuellera emarginata, a nickel hyperaccumulator for use in agromining
Authors: Kyrkas Dimitrios , Mantzos Nikolaos , Beza Paraskevi , Papantzikos Vasileios , Andreaki Chrysanthe , Konstantourou Erini‐Evaggelia , Echevarria Guillaume , Konstantinou Maria , Dimitrakopoulos Panayiotis G. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe Greek endemic Bornmuellera emarginata, known for its Ni hyperaccumulation capacity, is a promising candidate species for use in agromining. At the same time, the installation of photovoltaic systems on agricultural land has recently been increasing. Field observations that populations of this species usually occupy shaded places under shrubs or trees led us to study the effect of different shading levels on the growth of B. emarginata, with a view to combine the cultivation of the species with photovoltaic panels in the same area. The experiment was conducted under greenhouse conditions and lasted 210 days after sowing (DAS). Seeds were sown directly into 2‐L pots filled with ultramafic soil collected from the field. Three plant samplings (81, 140, and 210 DAS) were conducted during the experiment to determine a set of morphological and physiological parameters of the species (fresh and dry plant biomass, plant height, number of lateral shoots, total number of leaves, proline and chlorophyll concentrations) alongside with its nickel yield at different levels of shading (0%, 20%, 35%, 60%, and 90%). Growth of B. emarginata was only significantly affected at the highest shading level. Nickel yield of the species increased over time and was maximized at the end of the experiment. The highest nickel yield per plant was observed at the intermediate shading level (35%). Bornmuellera emarginata can be considered as a candidate nickel hyperaccumulator for cultivation in ultramafic or nickel‐polluted areas under photovoltaic panels with corresponding shading, providing important environmental benefits.
Changes in volatile compounds and lipid oxidation in various tissues of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) during ice storage
Authors: Karbsri Wilaiwan , Hamzeh Ali , Yongsawatdigul Jirawat 
Published: March 2024

AbstractChanges in the lipid oxidation and volatile compounds of a variety of tilapia tissues (Oreochromis niloticus) including the muscle, gills, and skin during ice storage were investigated by evaluating peroxide values (PVs), lipoxygenase (LOX) activity, fatty acid (FA) composition, and volatile substances. LOX activity and PV were determined in the gills, skin, and muscles throughout 9 days of storage in ascending order to the extended storage time. The highest level of LOX activity was found in the gills, whereas the highest PV was determined in the skin. FA content of all tissues decreased during the storage period. Oleic acid was the predominant monounsaturated fatty acid, whereas linoleic acid and docosahexaenoic acid were the main polyunsaturated fatty acids and omega‐3 in all tissues. The fish gills were shown to have the highest level of volatile compounds followed by the skin and muscle, based on headspace solid‐phase microextraction coupled with gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. Principal component analysis indicated gradual changes in the volatile compound composition with increasing storage time. 2‐Butanone and nonanal in the muscle, 6‐methyl‐2‐heptanone and 2‐nonenal in the gills, and 1‐heptanol, and 1‐nonanol in the skin were found to be the potential freshness indicators. In addition, hexanal could be a general potential marker for measuring the degree of lipid oxidation in all tissues.Practical ApplicationUnderstanding the volatile compound formation related to lipid oxidation within storage time at various tissues of tilapia could be critical to the side‐stream processing to yield the desired quality.
Sutton–Kadir Syndrome can be treated safely with endovascular embolisation alone
Authors: Chidambaram Rama , Soares Julian , Hicks Rhiannon , Samuelson Shaun , Tibballs Jonathan , Ferguson John , Jansen Shirley 
Published: March 2024

AbstractIntroductionSutton–Kadir Syndrome (SKS) describes true inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery (IPDA) aneurysms in the setting of coeliac artery (CA) stenosis or occlusion. Although rare, SKS aneurysms can rupture and cause morbidity. Due to its rarity and lack of controlled treatment data, correct treatment for the CA lesion is currently unknown. Our aim was to assess if endovascular embolisation alone was safe and effective in treatment of SKS aneurysms, in emergent and elective settings. Secondary objectives were to describe presentation and imaging findings.MethodsA retrospective cohort study of patients treated at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital between January 2014 and December 2021 was done. Data on presentation, diagnostics, aneurysm characteristics, CA lesion aetiology, treatment and outcomes were extracted from chart review.ResultsTwenty‐four aneurysms in 14 patients were identified. Rupture was seen in 7/15 patients. Most aneurysms (22/24) were in the IPDA or one of its anterior or posterior branches. Median arcuate ligament (MAL) compression was identified in all. There was no difference in median (IQR) maximal transverse diameter between ruptured and non‐ruptured aneurysms (6 mm (9), 12 mm (6), P = 0.18). Of ruptures, 6/7 had successful endovascular embolisation and 1/7 open surgical ligation. Of non‐ruptures, 6/7 had successful endovascular embolisation, 1/7 open MAL division then endovascular CA stenting and aneurysm embolisation. No recurrences or new aneurysms were detected with computed tomography or magnetic resonance angiography over a median (IQR) follow‐up period of 30 (10) months in 12 patients.ConclusionEndovascular embolisation of SKS aneurysms without treatment of MAL compression is safe and effective in both the emergent and elective settings.
Data analytics strategy and internal information quality
Authors: Lem Katie W. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractI examine whether a strategic focus on data analytics is associated with improvements in firms' internal information quality. Using textual analysis of firm disclosures to identify a data analytics strategy, I first document that firm, leadership, and operating environment characteristics are all important determinants of the decision to adopt a data analytics strategy. I next use operating and financial reporting outcomes to infer whether a data analytics strategy improves internal information quality. I find that a data analytics strategy is associated with enhanced operating efficiency, as adopting firms invest and utilize existing resources more efficiently. I also find that a data analytics strategy is associated with more accurate management forecasts. These results, collectively, are consistent with a data analytics strategy improving firms' internal information quality. Lastly, I corroborate and extend my findings with job postings data, and the results suggest that firm leadership signals their support for data analytics initiatives through disclosure.
How do price (risk) changes influence farmers’ preferences to reduce fertilizer application?
Authors: Schaub Sergei , Benni Nadja El 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe decision of farmers to reduce fertilizer applications and, thus, the achievement of agri‐environmental policy goals interacts with market price developments. In this study, we analyze how changes in price levels and volatility over time (i.e., 1991–2006 vs. 2007–2022) affected farmers’ preferences to reduce fertilizer application using statistical inferences of stochastic dominances. The analysis considers two cropping systems and fertilizer reduction measures: (i) grassland‐based milk production and the use of legumes and (ii) wheat production and the use of variable rate application. We show that the economic value of reducing fertilizer increased over time in both grassland‐based milk and wheat production. However, only in the case of wheat production was the reduction in fertilizer application observed as more risk‐reducing over time. In contrast, in grassland‐based milk production, the co‐movement of fertilizer and milk prices canceled out the increase in risk reduction. We conclude that changes in market price, along with agri‐environmental subsidies, can increasingly incentivize the reduction of fertilizer use.