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Light management by algal aggregates in living photosynthetic hydrogels
Authors: Chua Sing Teng , Smith Alyssa , Murthy Swathi , Murace Maria , Yang Han , Kühl Michael , Cicuta Pietro , Smith Alison G. , Wangpraseurt Daniel , Vignolini Silvia 
Published: September 2023

AbstractRapid progress in algal biotechnology has triggered a growing interest in hydrogel-encapsulated microalgal cultivation, especially for the engineering of functional photosynthetic materials and biomass production. An overlooked characteristic of gel-encapsulated cultures is the emergence of cell aggregates, which are the result of the mechanical confinement of the cells. Such aggregates have a dramatic effect on the light management of gel-encapsulated photobioreactors and hence strongly affect the photosynthetic outcome. In order to evaluate such an effect, we experimentally studied the optical response of hydrogels containing algal aggregates and developed optical simulations to study the resultant light intensity profiles. The simulations are validated experimentally via transmittance measurements using an integrating sphere and aggregate volume analysis with confocal microscopy. Specifically, the heterogeneous distribution of cell aggregates in a gel matrix can increase light penetration while alleviating photoinhibition compared to a flat biofilm. Finally, we demonstrate that light harvesting efficiency can be further enhanced with the introduction of scattering particles within the hydrogel matrix, leading to a four-fold increase in biomass growth. Our study, therefore, highlights a new strategy for the design of spatially efficient photosynthetic living materials that have important implications for the engineering of future algal cultivation systems.Significance StatementThe ability to cultivate microalgae at scale efficiently would allow more sustainable production of food and food additives. However, efficient growth of microalgae requires optimised light conditions, which are usually challenging to obtain using biofilm cultivations mode: as the outer layer of cells are necessarily more exposed to incoming light than the inner layer, posing the problem of photoinhibition on the outer cells receiving too much light, and shading the ones below. Here we study both experimentally and numerically, how microalgae aggregates growing in the confinement of a hydrogel can provide an improved light distribution and therefore biomass growth is maximised. This study proposes new strategies on how to engineer future photobioreactors.
Unveiling the path to sustainability: two decades of knowledge management in sustainable supply chain – a scientometric analysis and visualization journey
Authors: Aboelmaged Mohamed , Alhashmi Saadat M. , Hashem Gharib , Battour Mohamed , Ahmad Ifzal , Ali Imran 
Published: September 2023

PurposeThe literature on knowledge management in sustainable supply chain (KMSSC) has witnessed significant growth in the past two decades. However, a scientometric review that consolidates the primary trends and clusters within this topic has been notably absent. This paper aims to scrutinize recent advancements and identify the intellectual underpinnings of KMSSC research conducted between 2002 and 2022.Design/methodology/approachThe present review employs a scientometric analysis approach via visualization maps of prolific contributions, co-citation, co-occurrence and thematic networks to examine a total of 114 articles and conference papers on KMSSC.FindingsEmerging research frontiers and hotspots are revealed and a state-of-the-art framework of KMSSC research structure is developed.Practical implicationsThe review provides significant implications that guide KMSSC research and better inform sustainability decisions in the supply chain context.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first review to thoroughly synthesize the intersected domain of KMSSC using scientometric analysis.
The effect of emotional intelligence, motivation and job burnout on safety behaviors of construction workers: a case study
Authors: Ghoddousi Parviz , Zamani Ali 
Published: September 2023

PurposeGiven the cruciality of construction workers' safe behaviors, the possible influential factors on workers' behaviors should be studied, and one of these factors is characteristics. The authors identified emotional intelligence (EI), motivation and job burnout as characteristics that might affect a worker's safety behavior, and the aim of this study is to investigate these possible relationships.Design/methodology/approachWorkers' EI, motivation and job burnout status were assessed by a structured interview. Furthermore, workers' safety behaviors were assessed by a checklist derived from national codes, regulations and other research studies. Then, the researcher's observations took place, and the data were acquired.FindingsEI and motivation of workers were able to predict safety behaviors, and the effect of job burnout on safety behaviors was not significant. In addition, motivation's influence on job burnout was not significant. Therefore, in order to promote safety behaviors, the EI and motivation of workers need to be taken into consideration.Practical implicationsThe results indicate why construction managers should consider the workers' EI and motivation competencies and how this consideration could lead to safer and better performance in construction projects.Originality/valueThe possible effects of EI, motivation and job burnout on the safety behaviors of construction workers haven't been paid enough attention. Moreover, the authors couldn't find a study similar to the present one that was conducted in Iran. Also, an original model was presented, and safety behaviors were studied through fieldwork rather than using questionnaires.
What drives the attainment of goals of ethical education in higher institutions? The perception of professional accountants and accounting educators
Authors: Onumah Regina Mensah , Owusu Godfred Matthew Yaw 
Published: September 2023

PurposeThis study examines the impact of ethics education interventions (EEI) on attaining ethical education goals in higher institutions.Design/methodology/approachThe study utilizes a survey method, with questionnaires distributed to accounting instructors from universities and professional accountants in Ghana. The empirical analysis is based on 417 valid responses, and the hypothesized relationships are tested using ordinary least square (OLS) regression.FindingsThe results indicate that ethics-related courses (ERC), methods of teaching ethics (MTE) and methods of ethics interventions (MEI) have a positive and significant impact on achieving the objective set for EEI in accounting programs.Research limitations/implicationsThis study provides valuable insights for accounting educators and professional body managers in developing accounting ethics curricula in universities and professional accounting institutions.Originality/valueThis study involves accounting educators and professionals and applies ethical theories of egoism, deontology and utilitarianism to demonstrate the role of ethical interventions in accounting programs in achieving set objectives from a developing country context.
The smallholder coffee farmer's livelihood adaptation strategies in Bengkulu, Indonesia
Authors: Irawan Andi 
Published: September 2023

PurposeThis study aims to reconstruct how smallholder farmers implement livelihood adaptation strategies to survive and escape poverty, thereby mitigating or eliminating potential livelihood risks by utilizing their available assets.Design/methodology/approachThis research employed a qualitative approach. For the collection of primary data, the researcher conducted observations and in-depth interviews and engaged with the lives of smallholder farmers during the data collection period.FindingsAmong the various livelihood adaptation strategies, only migration and profit-sharing strategies enable smallholder farmers to escape poverty. However, migration is an unsustainable adaptation strategy. When farmers move to new locations, they often resort to slash-and-burn methods for clearing land, which can lead to forest degradation and deforestation. Profit sharing is a sustainable livelihood adaptation strategy that falls into a different category. This approach can lift farmers out of poverty, increase their income and have no negative environmental impact. Other adaptation strategies include adjustments to traditional agriculture, both on and off-farm diversification, involving the family in income generation, reducing farming costs, practicing frugality in post-harvest processes, converting land from coffee cultivation to other crops and borrowing money and selling owned assets. Smallholder farmers implement these strategies to survive the existing economic conditions.Originality/valueThe profit-sharing strategy was a novel livelihood adaptation approach that previous studies had yet to uncover at the research site. In this strategy, farmers assume the roles of both managers and laborers simultaneously during farming, while toke (the capital owners) play the role of farming funders. The generated profit is then shared between farmers and toke based on the agreement established at the outset of their collaboration.
“I do believe in karma”: understanding consumers' pro-environmental consumption with an integrated framework of theory of planned behavior, norm activation model and self-determination theory
Authors: Duong Cong Doanh , Nguyen Bich Ngoc , Doan Xuan Hau , Nguyen Van Hau , Vu Anh Trong 
Published: September 2023

PurposeLittle is known about how religious beliefs can motivate consumers to behave more pro-environmentally. Drawn on an integrated model of the theory of planned behavior, the norm activation model and the self-determination theory, this study aims to explore the effects of religious beliefs (especially, karmic beliefs (KB) and beliefs in a just world (BJW)) on consumers' pro-environmental behavior.Design/methodology/approachA sample of 736 consumers recruited from the eight most populous cities in Vietnam using the mall-intercept survey approach and structural equation modeling (SEM) was utilized to test the hypothesized model and hypotheses.FindingsThe findings indicate that KB and BJW can increase consumers' green intrinsic motivation, which subsequently encourages them to engage in pro-environmental consumption. Moreover, awareness of consequences (AOC) and ascription of responsibility (AOR) serially indirectly inspire consumers' sustainable consumption through serial mediators, including personal norms (PN), attitudes toward green products and green purchase intention.Practical implicationsBased on the findings, some theoretical and managerial implications for pro-environmental consumption are provided.Originality/valueThe study offers fresh perspectives on the role of religious beliefs in pro-environmental research. Additionally, this study sheds new light on the marketing literature by integrating the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and norm activation model (NAM) with self-determination theory (SDT) to explore the underlying mechanisms and effects of psychological components on consumers' pro-environmental behaviors.
Selection methodology for additive manufacturing processes considering design, material, and manufacturability
Authors: Goala Suraj , Sarkar Prabir 
Published: September 2023

Purpose
One of the critical reasons for the nonacceptance of additive manufacturing (AM) processes is the lack of understanding and structured knowledge of design for additive manufacturing (DfAM). This paper aims to assist designers to select the appropriate AM technology for product development or redesign. Using the suggestion provided by the design assist tool, the user’s design alterations depend on their ability to interpret the suggestion into the design without affecting the design’s primary objective.

Design/methodology/approach
This research reports the development of a tool that evaluates the efficacy values for all seven major standard AM processes by considering design parameters, benchmark standards within the processes and their material efficacies. In this research, the tool provides analytical and visual approaches to suggestion and assistance. Seventeen design parameters and seven benchmarking standards are used to evaluate the proposed product and design quality value. The full factorial design approach has been used to evaluate the DfAM aspects, design quality and design complexity.

Findings
The outcome is evaluated by the product and design quality value, material suit and material-product-design (MPD) value proposed in this work for a comparative assessment of the AM processes for a design. The higher the MPD value, the better the process. The visual aspect of the evaluation uses spider diagrams, which are evaluated analytically to confirm the results’ appropriateness with the proposed methodology.

Originality/value
The data used in the database is assumed to make the study comprehensive. The output aims to help opt for the best process out of the seven AM techniques for better and optimized manufacturing. This, as per the authors’ knowledge, is not available yet.
Compensating balance and loan bargaining power in China
Authors: Wu Long , Zhang Jing , Xu Lei 
Published: September 2023

AbstractChinese firms simultaneously have high levels of loans and cash holdings. Through listed firms on the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, we establish a negative link between cash holdings and a firm's loan bargaining power, especially in regions with less bank competition, through a firm's passive response to bank requests rather than its voluntary excess cash reserves. Furthermore, state ownership, collateral, economic contribution, and reduced information asymmetry may effectively strengthen firm bargaining power and moderate the link. However, better marketisation strengthens the link. The banking sector may need to improve its efficiency through better credit rationing in future reforms.
No Dramas: Using applied theatre to explore youth health issues in regional Central Queensland
Authors: Lorenza Linda , Pascoe Vicki , Price Luke , McCartney Freiderike , McEwan Alexandra , Bloomfield Corey , Suzuki Masahiro , Power Deborah , Stanton Luz 
Published: September 2023

AbstractIntroductionYoung people in a regional Central Queensland community identified concerns related to their health and health behaviours, but have limited access to health information.ObjectiveTo explore the youth health perspectives and priorities of young people in regional Queensland and identify how young people prefer to access health information.DesignA participatory action research approach, using applied theatre methods and technology.FindingsThe key challenges to youth health in regional Queensland identified by participants were substance use, in particular vaping, and bullying. Short‐form social media videos are an effective channel for communicating youth health information, but to do so must closely align with the predominant formats and trends on social media platforms.DiscussionYoung people are not likely to read health information in printed form. Effective communication is the key to empowering young people to make decisions regarding their health behaviours. Our research shows that young people tend to share with other young people, and they are less likely to listen to older people and those in positions of authority. Health concerns raised ranged from cyberbullying and peer pressure to vaping, alcohol and chroming.ConclusionYoung people are more likely to engage with information that reflects their lived experience. The research concludes that we need to reconsider how information is provided for young people. Ways to empower young people and their voices via their preferred genre and format, not only to inform their health behaviours but also other aspects of their lives, is imperative.
Household laundry detergents disrupt barrier integrity and induce inflammation in mouse and human skin
Authors: Rinaldi Arturo O. , Li Manru , Barletta Elena , D'Avino Paolo , Yazici Duygu , Pat Yagiz , Ward Siobhan , Burla Daniel , Tan Ge , Askary Nima , Larsson Rasmus , Bost Jeremy , Babayev Huseyn , Dhir Raja , Gaudenzio Nicolas , Akdis Mubeccel , Nadeau Kari , Akdis Cezmi A. , Mitamura Yasutaka 
Published: September 2023

AbstractBackgroundEpithelial barrier impairment is associated with many skin and mucosal inflammatory disorders. Laundry detergents have been demonstrated to affect epithelial barrier function in vitro using air–liquid interface cultures of human epithelial cells.MethodsBack skin of C57BL/6 mice was treated with two household laundry detergents at several dilutions. Barrier function was assessed by electric impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and transepidermal water loss (TEWL) measurements after the 4 h of treatments with detergents. RNA sequencing (RNA‐seq) and targeted multiplex proteomics analyses in skin biopsy samples were performed. The 6‐h treatment effect of laundry detergent and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) was investigated on ex vivo human skin.ResultsDetergent‐treated skin showed a significant EIS reduction and TEWL increase compared to untreated skin, with a relatively higher sensitivity and dose–response in EIS. The RNA‐seq showed the reduction of the expression of several genes essential for skin barrier integrity, such as tight junctions and adherens junction proteins. In contrast, keratinization, lipid metabolic processes, and epidermal cell differentiation were upregulated. Proteomics analysis showed that the detergents treatment generally downregulated cell adhesion‐related proteins, such as epithelial cell adhesion molecule and contactin‐1, and upregulated proinflammatory proteins, such as interleukin 6 and interleukin 1 beta. Both detergent and SDS led to a significant decrease in EIS values in the ex vivo human skin model.ConclusionThe present study demonstrated that laundry detergents and its main component, SDS impaired the epidermal barrier in vivo and ex vivo human skin. Daily detergent exposure may cause skin barrier disruption and may contribute to the development of atopic diseases.
Clinical enzymology of the dog and cat
Authors: Oikonomidis IL , Milne E 
Published: September 2023

Clinical enzymology studies the enzyme activity in serum or other body fluids for the diagnosis, prognosis or monitoring of a variety of diseases. Clinical enzymology has greatly benefited from advances in technology and is now an integral part of laboratory analysis. However, to maximise the clinical benefits of serum enzyme measurement, clinicians and clinical pathologists must have a good understanding of the pathophysiology behind serum enzyme alterations. They must also be aware of the preanalytical and analytical factors that can affect the accuracy of serum enzyme activity measurement. This review article first covers the basic concepts of clinical enzymology and the general mechanisms related to serum enzyme alterations. Then, the review discusses the potential effects of various preanalytical and analytical factors on enzyme activity measurement. Lastly, it explores the pathophysiology and clinical use of various serum enzymes in canine and feline medicine. The present review article aims to be a comprehensive one‐stop source for clinical pathologists and small animal practitioners.
Developing oral chronotherapy for cortisol replacement in congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Authors: Whitaker Martin J. , Debono Miguel , Ross Richard J. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThe sun imposes a 24‐h periodicity to life and circadian rhythms have evolved to maintain homoeostasis through the day/night cycle. In humans, there is a central clock that controls the sleep/wake cycle which is paralleled metabolically by a fast/feed cycle. The clock maintains homoeostasis by synchronising metabolism to the time of feeding. Loss of synchrony between the clock and hormonal rhythms results in loss of homoeostasis as evidenced by obesity, depression, and diabetes in people undertaking shift work. Cortisol has a distinct circadian rhythm; peaking on waking and low at sleep onset. Loss of this rhythm in adrenal insufficiency is associated with a poor quality of life and increased mortality. To replace the cortisol rhythm requires chronotherapy and for this you need to define the key parameters of the target rhythm, create a formulation to replicate that rhythm, and then prove clinical benefit. The physiology of hormones is more complex than that of nonnative drugs. Hormones are secreted with varied rhythms, bound to multiple cognate binding proteins, and actively transported and cleared through enzymatic pathways in multiple organs. We have examined the diurnal rhythm of cortisol in healthy volunteers, created physiologically‐based pharmacokinetic models, and tested various oral delayed and sustained formulations of hydrocortisone (development name, Chronocort) in clinical trials. The outcome from this work was the manufacture of modified‐release hydrocortisone hard capsules (tradename Efmody, Diurnal Ltd), that replicate the cortisol diurnal rhythm and improve the disease control of congenital adrenal hyperplasia the commonest hereditary form of adrenal insufficiency.