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Parametric optimization to establish eco-friendly nanofluid minimum quantity lubrication (NMQL) practice for turning superalloy Inconel 718
Authors: Singh Talwinder 
Published: January 2024

Purpose
The purpose of this paper, an experimental study, is to investigate the optimal machining parameters for turning of nickel-based superalloy Inconel 718 under eco-friendly nanofluid minimum quantity lubrication (NMQL) environment to minimize cutting tool flank wear (Vb) and machined surface roughness (Ra).

Design/methodology/approach
The central composite rotatable design approach under response surface methodology (RSM) is adopted to prepare a design of experiments plan for conducting turning experiments.

Findings
The optimum value of input turning parameters: cutting speed (A), feed rate (B) and depth of cut (C) is found as 79.88 m/min, 0.1 mm/rev and 0.2 mm, respectively, with optimal output response parameters: Vb = 138.633 µm and Ra = 0.462 µm at the desirability level of 0.766. Feed rate: B and cutting speed: A2 are the leading model variables affecting Vb, with a percentage contribution rate of 12.06% and 43.69%, respectively, while cutting speed: A and feed rate: B are the significant factors for Ra, having a percentage contribution of 38.25% and 18.03%, respectively. Results of validation experiments confirm that the error between RSM predicted and experimental observed values for Vb and Ra is 3.28% and 3.75%, respectively, which is less than 5%, thus validating that the formed RSM models have a high degree of conformity with the obtained experimental results.

Practical implications
The outcomes of this research can be used as a reference machining database for various metal cutting industries to establish eco-friendly NMQL practices during the turning of superalloy Inconel 718 to enhance cutting tool performance and machined surface integrity.

Originality/value
No study has been communicated till now on the turning of Inconel 718 under NMQL conditions using olive oil blended with multi-walled carbon nanotubes-based nanofluid.

Peer review
The peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/ILT-10-2023-0317/
Multimedia information retrieval using content-based image retrieval and context link for Chinese cultural artifacts
Authors: Lo Chung-Ming 
Published: January 2024

PurposeAn increasing number of images are generated daily, and images are gradually becoming a search target. Content-based image retrieval (CBIR) is helpful for users to express their requirements using an image query. Nevertheless, determining whether the retrieval system can provide convenient operation and relevant retrieval results is challenging. A CBIR system based on deep learning features was proposed in this study to effectively search and navigate images in digital articles.Design/methodology/approachConvolutional neural networks (CNNs) were used as the feature extractors in the author's experiments. Using pretrained parameters, the training time and retrieval time were reduced. Different CNN features were extracted from the constructed image databases consisting of images taken from the National Palace Museum Journals Archive and were compared in the CBIR system.FindingsDenseNet201 achieved the best performance, with a top-10 mAP of 89% and a query time of 0.14 s.Practical implicationsThe CBIR homepage displayed image categories showing the content of the database and provided the default query images. After retrieval, the result showed the metadata of the retrieved images and links back to the original pages.Originality/valueWith the interface and retrieval demonstration, a novel image-based reading mode can be established via the CBIR and links to the original images and contextual descriptions.
Design strategies for circularity: Km0 architecture in the Spanish Mediterranean
Authors: Domingo-Calabuig Débora , Rivera-Linares Javier , Lizondo-Sevilla Laura , Alapont-Ramón José Luis 
Published: January 2024

PurposeCity planning and construction have embraced circular economy principles, converting them into various indicators. Particularly in the European context, the question “what architecture for circularity?” is answered with policies focusing on techniques, materials and disassembling construction. This paper analyzes a new approach to sustainable design and explores the concept of Km0 architecture. The objective is to demonstrate the design strategies of a contemporary architecture based on local resources and knowledge, an architecture that works with the shortest possible loop in circularity, i.e. with the cycle that consumes the least amount of energy.Design/methodology/approachThe paper presents two ways of understanding sustainability in architecture: the first as a result of policies and the second associated with the design and innovative-based New European Bauhaus initiative. Within the scope of this last understanding, the authors analyze three cases on the Spanish Mediterranean coast that have recently received media attention and prominence. The selection responds to a specific climate adaption through a certain typological and functional diversity of the works.FindingsThe studied cases exhibit a more equitable and cost-effective circularity based on the time factor, have long life-cycle designs and serve as repositories of cultural identity. Km0 architecture reduces emissions using local resources and mitigates environmental conditions by combining traditional and modern design strategies.Originality/valueThis paper fulfills an identified need to study the local understandings of the built environment that would ensure a more fair and inclusive European green transformation.
ESG and the performance of energy and utility portfolios: evidence from Australia
Authors: Niblock Scott J. 
Published: January 2024

Purpose
This study aims to establish the effect of environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices on Australian energy and utility investment performance.

Design/methodology/approach
Conventional and ESG-rated portfolios are constructed using monthly returns and ESG scores of S&P/ASX 300 listed energy and utility firms from 2014 to 2022. Portfolio performance is estimated using a four-factor regression model, controlling for any economic shocks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Findings
The findings show that the lower the ESG score associated with the overall ESG and environmental portfolios, the greater the performance compared to the market (but not the conventional and other ESG portfolios). High ESG scores do not appear to influence the performance of the energy and utility portfolios, which contrasts expectations that the uptake of ESG should deliver superior risk-return outcomes for investors. The findings also indicate that a contrarian investment approach may be a reasonable performance indicator for high-rated ESG portfolios. ESG practices did not impact portfolio performance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Originality/value
This research has contributed to the literature by offering ESG investment insights for policymakers, regulators, fund managers and investors. Consistent with the agency perspective on ESG practices and efficient market hypothesis, the evidence implies that, regardless of ESG scores (either high or low), investors should consider investing passively in diversified energy and utility portfolios or low-cost index fund equivalents.
Recruiting for the hybrid generation. Tips for creating a successful business landscape through mentorship programs
Authors: Otte Bryan 
Published: January 2024

Purpose
Bryan Otte, Chief Human Resources Officer at MGAC, examines the shifting dynamics of remote and hybrid work models. Addressing challenges in workplace connections, mentorship and trust, Otte advocates a human-centric approach for HR leaders. This study aims to deliver insights and practical strategies, guiding HR professionals in adapting strategies to facilitate meaningful connections, robust mentorship programs and sustained professional growth within the evolving work environment.

Design/methodology/approach
Bryan Otte uses a qualitative approach, leveraging his role as Chief Human Resources Officer at MGAC. The methodology involves a thorough examination of the impacts of remote and hybrid work models on workplace dynamics. Otte integrates real-world examples and insights, offering practical strategies for HR leaders with a focus on a human-centric perspective. This approach combines professional expertise with a nuanced understanding of the evolving workforce, providing concise and valuable guidance for adapting HR strategies to the changing landscape of work.

Findings
Otte’s findings reveal challenges in remote and hybrid work, including potential disengagement and trust issues. The absence of a central workplace hub may contribute to feelings of isolation, particularly among younger associates who often derive relationship modeling from the workplace. The study advocates for a human-centric approach, emphasizing the enduring value of intentional team building, mentorship programs and fostering relational bonds. The research underscores the need for HR leaders to adapt strategies, ensuring positive workplace engagement, professional growth and overall well-being in the evolving work landscape.

Originality/value
Bryan Otte’s article brings originality through his role as Chief Human Resources Officer at MGAC, providing unique insights into challenges posed by remote and hybrid work. The practical strategies proposed, emphasizing a human-centric approach, offer innovative solutions to address issues such as disengagement and trust. The article’s value lies in shaping HR strategies for the evolving workforce, stressing the enduring importance of intentional team building and mentorship programs. Otte's blend of professional expertise and nuanced understanding contributes significantly, offering actionable guidance for HR leaders navigating the changing dynamics of work.
Japanese Dermatological Association guidelines: Outlines of Japanese clinical guidelines for basal cell carcinoma 2021
Authors: Hoashi Toshihiko , Ishikawa Masashi , Uehara Jiro , Oashi Kohei , Maeda Shintaro , Kato Junji , Saruta Hiroshi , Shichinohe Ryuji , Ohashi Ryuji , Nakamura Yoshio , Koga Hiroshi , Sugaya Makoto ,   The Basal Cell Carcinoma Guidelines Committee of the Japanese Skin Cancer Society
Published: January 2024

AbstractTo summarize the current therapies for skin cancers, the Japanese Skin Cancer Society issued the first guidelines for skin cancers, including melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma (BCC), and extramammary Paget's disease, in 2007. These guidelines were revised in 2015. Herein, we present the English version of the 2021 edition of the Japanese clinical guidelines for BCC. In the latest edition, all procedures were performed according to the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation systems. The clinical questions that could not be answered were selected for further analysis. A comprehensive literature search, systematic review, and recommendations for each clinical question were determined by a multidisciplinary expert panel comprising dermatologists, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and a pathologist. Surgical resection is the gold‐standard therapy of BCC. Radiotherapy or topical treatments, other than surgical resection, have been used in some cases. Patients with unresectable or metastatic BCC require systemic therapy. Novel agents, such as immune response modifiers or hedgehog pathway inhibitors, are emerging worldwide for the treatment of BCC. Based on these viewpoints, four relevant clinical questions regarding, surgical resection, radiotherapy, topical treatment, and systemic therapy, were raised in this report that aims to help clinicians select suitable therapies for their patients.
Chinese trade sanctions against Australia: Quantifying the impact
Authors: Wickes Ron 
Published: January 2024

AbstractAustralian exports of important goods have been hit by sanctions imposed by the Chinese Government in recent years. This paper seeks to estimate the losses to Australian exports from these sanctions. Commodities affected include coal, copper ores and concentrates, frozen beef, wine, cotton, barley, rough wood, rock lobster and hay. Based on declines in Australia's share of the import market for the sanctioned commodities, the paper finds that gross export losses to Australia in the China market rose from AU $3 billion in 2020 to AU $31 billion in 2022 at current prices. This differs appreciably from previous estimates. Net losses, which take into account the diversion of sanctioned trade to third country markets, are estimated, very approximately, at AU $11 billion in 2022 and at AU $20 billion over 2020–2022, at 2019 prices. Future losses in the China market will depend heavily on whether the recent improvement in relations between the Australian and Chinese Governments can be maintained. It will also depend on the intensity of US–China tensions since they will tend to shape Australian responses to issues of interest to China. Business commitments to new customers in third country markets, and assessments of the risk that the Chinese market will close again are likely to be among other factors.
BOATS AS HOUSING IN OXFORD, UK: Trajectories of Informality in a High‐Income Context
Authors: Galuszka Jakub 
Published: January 2024

AbstractIn this article I aim to shed light on boat dwelling as an increasingly popular housing practice in the UK. I investigate the changing nature of this practice in times of housing crisis and of the connection between formal and informal approaches, and discuss how decentralized urban actors influence and safeguard their visions of housing. My investigation concentrates on three intertwined strategies boaters in Oxford use to deal with growing regularization and commodification pressures: (non)compliance, formalization and staying under the radar. My findings challenge several assumptions about housing informality in the global North and document the diverse trajectories that informal processes may take. My analysis reveals that informal and semi‐formal solutions are not simply ‘tolerated’ or ‘overlooked’ by the state, but co‐produced by urban dwellers through a repertoire of everyday actions and ad hoc advocacy approaches. The construction of specific trajectories of informal housing emerges at the interface of complex agendas and attitudes that go beyond the generalized roles attributed to the key urban sectors.
Biorational methods for effective pest control management in stored products for agricultural sustainability
Authors: Murugesan Pazhanisamy , Krishanan Archunan , Ramasamy Pasiyappazham , Chandrasekaran Kathirvelu , Rajendran Jayasankar , Paramasivam Sivagurunathan , Chinnaiyan Uma , Panneerselvam Chellasamy , Aziz Al Thabiani , Alasmari Abdulrahman 
Published: January 2024

AbstractStorage grain infestation is a critical problem, with insect pests and rodents causing economic losses and reductions in the quality of food grains and food products. It has been assessed as affecting 9% of goods in developed countries and more than 20% of goods in developing countries. The chemical insecticides used for storing products protect against insect pests, but introduce hazards associated with handling insecticides and the residues on food, which threaten nontarget organisms, and so represent a serious problem to the environment. Biorational methods are low risk, are obtained from animals, plants, bacteria and some minerals, and are segregated into microbial, plant‐associated protectant and biochemical substances. This method encompasses temperature management, modified atmospheric storage, ionizing irradiation, the mixing of inert materials, pheromone traps, botanicals, insect growth regulators, entomopathogens and host plant resistance. Biorational methods have emerged as alternative or supplemental pest control methods. Biopesticides would help in preventing the use of large quantities of pesticides across the globe, thus providing residue‐free food and a safe environment for living. Further investigation is needed to integrate these elements to enhance the efficacy, minimize the losses and diminish the reliance on pesticides for the preservation of stored commodities.
The morphology of the sensilla on the antennae, maxillary palps and cerci of Grylloprimevala jilina Zhou & Ren, 2023
Authors: Zhu Xiaoyan , Li Lanqin , Zhou Lin , Li Shanshan , Chen Qi , Ren Bingzhong 
Published: January 2024

AbstractGrylloprimevala jilina Zhou & Ren is the third extant species of Grylloblattodea to be found in China. To understand the various physiological functions of the sensilla on the main sensory organs of G. jilina during its vital activities, this study used scanning electron microscopy to examine the sensilla morphology on its appendages and analyze their abundance and distribution on the antennae. The filiform antennae comprise scape, pedicel and flagellum. The maxillary palps comprise three segments, and the cerci contain four appendages in total. Altogether, 11 morphologically distinct sensilla types were identified on three organs: apertures; Böhm bristles (BB); sensilla auricillica (SA), sensilla basiconica (SB), sensilla campaniformia (SCa), sensilla capitulum (SCap), sensilla chaetica (SCh), sensilla coeloconica (SCo), sensilla filiform (SF) and sensilla trichodea (ST); and spines. Studies of the antennae of G. jilina have revealed that, except in some cases, the types and abundances of the sensilla gradually show a trend of diversification and enrichment as the antennae segments are extended forward. Functional predictions for the 11 morphologically distinct sensilla suggest that they include chemoreceptors, mechanoreceptors and temperature or humidity receptors. As wall‐pore sensilla, SA, SB, SCo and ST could be involved in the perception of chemical signals emitted from their living environment. In addition, as mechanical receptors, BB, SCa, SCh and SF may be involved in the perception and feedback of mechanical stimuli. Our findings provide an essential insight into this rare and national first‐class protected insect, and provide a necessary theoretical basis for studying the phylogeny of Grylloblattodea.
Construction and comparison of different vehicles for heterologous gene expression in Zymomonas mobilis
Authors: Behrendt Gerrich , Vlachonikolou Maria , Tietgens Helga , Bettenbrock Katja 
Published: January 2024

AbstractZymomonas mobilis has the potential to be an optimal chassis for the production of bulk chemicals derived from pyruvate. However, a lack of available standardized and characterized genetic tools hinders both efficient engineering of Z. mobilis and progress in basic research on this organism. In this study, a series of different shuttle vectors were constructed based on the replication mechanisms of the native Z. mobilis plasmids pZMO1, pZMOB04, pZMOB05, pZMOB06, pZMO7 and p29191_2 and on the broad host range replication origin of pBBR1. These plasmids as well as genomic integration sites were characterized for efficiency of heterologous gene expression, stability without selection and compatibility. We were able to show that a wide range of expression levels could be achieved by using different plasmid replicons. The expression levels of the constructs were consistent with the relative copy numbers, as determined by quantitative PCR. In addition, most plasmids are compatible and could be combined. To avoid plasmid loss, antibiotic selection is required for all plasmids except the pZMO7‐based plasmid, which is stable also without selection pressure. Stable expression of reporter genes without the need for selection was also achieved by genomic integration. All modules were adapted to the modular cloning toolbox Zymo‐Parts, allowing easy reuse and combination of elements. This work provides an overview of heterologous gene expression in Z. mobilis and adds a rich set of standardized genetic elements to an efficient cloning system, laying the foundation for future engineering and research in this area.
Lentils protein isolate as a fermenting substrate for the production of bioactive peptides by lactic acid bacteria and neglected yeast species
Authors: Tonini Stefano , Tlais Ali Zein Alabiden , Galli Bruno Domingues , Helal Ahmed , Tagliazucchi Davide , Filannino Pasquale , Zannini Emanuele , Gobbetti Marco , Di Cagno Raffaella 
Published: January 2024

AbstractIn the current trend where plant‐based foods are preferred over animal‐based foods, pulses represent an alternative source of protein but also of bioactive peptides (BPs). We investigated the pattern of protein hydrolysis during fermentation of red lentils protein isolate (RLPI) with various lactic acid bacteria and yeast strains. Hanseniaspora uvarum SY1 and Fructilactobacillus sanfranciscensis E10 were the most proteolytic microorganisms. H. uvarum SY1 led to the highest antiradical, angiotensin‐converting enzyme‐inhibitory and antifungal activities, as found in low molecular weight water soluble extracts (LMW‐WSE). The 2039 peptide sequences identified by LMW‐WSE were screened using BIOPEP UWM database, and 36 sequences matched with known BPs. Fermentation of RLPI by lactic acid bacteria and yeasts generated 12 peptides undetected in raw RLPI. Besides, H. uvarum SY1 led to the highest abundance (peak areas) of BPs, in particular with antioxidant and ACE‐inhibitory activities. The amino acid sequences LVR and LVL, identified in the fermented RLPI, represent novel findings, as they were detected for the first time in substrates subjected to microbial fermentation. KVI, another BP highly characteristic of RLPI‐SY1, was previously observed only in dried bonito. 44 novel potential BPs, worthy of further characterization, were correlated with antifungal activity.
Selective biosynthesis of a rhamnosyl nosiheptide by a novel bacterial rhamnosyltransferase
Authors: Du Yali , Xia Yuan , Wu Lingrui , Chen Lu , Rong Jiale , Fan Junting , Chen Yijun , Wu Xuri 
Published: January 2024

AbstractNosiheptide (NOS) is a thiopeptide antibiotic produced by the bacterium Streptomyces actuosus. The hydroxyl group of 3‐hydroxypyridine in NOS has been identified as a promising site for modification, which we therefore aimed to rhamnosylate. After screening, Streptomyces sp. 147326 was found to regioselectively attach a rhamnosyl unit to the 3‐hydroxypyridine site in NOS, resulting in the formation of a derivative named NOS‐R at a productivity of 24.6%. In comparison with NOS, NOS‐R exhibited a 17.6‐fold increase in aqueous solubility and a new protective effect against MRSA infection in mice, while maintaining a similar in vitro activity. Subsequently, SrGT822 was identified as the rhamnosyltransferase in Streptomyces sp. 147326 responsible for the biosynthesis of NOS‐R using dTDP‐L‐rhamnose. SrGT822 demonstrated an optimal reaction pH of 10.0 and temperature of 55°C, which resulted in a NOS‐R yield of 74.9%. Based on the catalytic properties and evolutionary analysis, SrGT822 is anticipated to be a potential rhamnosyltransferase for use in the modification of various complex scaffolds.