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Highly Localized Responses to Salinity and Drought in Rice Roots
Authors: Chowdery Rukaya Amin , Shashidhar H E , Mathew M K 
Published: October 2023

AbstractDrought and salt stress are first sensed by the root system of plants. Many physiological responses, including variation in stomatal conductance, are regulated by the stress hormone ABA which is generated in the root and sent up to the shoot which then synthesizes additional ABA to sustain the response. To address whether responses are systemic we have used a split root system, wherein roots are divided into two and each half treated independently to water, salt or drought. Four varieties were examined – the salt tolerant Pokkali, the drought tolerant ARB6 and two sensitive varieties Jaya and IR-20. ABA concentrations in the xylem sap increased dramatically after Day 1 in all four cultivars in response to stress on at least one side the of the split root system. The sensitive varieties appeared to derive much of their nutrition and fluid from the watered side when subjected to asymmetric conditions, whereas roots on the stressed side of tolerant varieties underwent anatomical and physiological modifications facilitating fluid uptake and maintenance of xylem sap flow under these conditions.
Differentiating emotions in the theory of planned behaviour: evidence of improved prediction in relation to sustainable food consumerism
Authors: Martini Mara , La Barbera Francesco , Schmidt Susanna , Rollero Chiara , Fedi Angela 
Published: October 2023

PurposeThe theory of planned behaviour (TPB) and its extensions are often used to explain intentions to perform sustainable behaviours. Emotions can provide the impetus for action and should be considered in high-involvement situations, such as sustainable food purchase decisions. Therefore, the aim of this research work was to investigate whether the addition of different types of emotions (self-related, social and pro-active) to the TPB main constructs – attitude (ATT), subjective norm (SN) and perceived behavioural control (PBC) – improves the explanation of intention to make two sustainable food purchase choices: purchase Fairtrade (FT) products and purchase through solidarity purchasing groups (SPGs).Design/methodology/approachThe present investigation was conducted by two studies using online questionnaires and focussing on purchasing FT food products (Study 1) and purchasing food through SPGs (Study 2). Stepwise regression models were run to explain the intention to purchase FT products (Study 1; N = 240) and the intention to purchase through SPGs (Study 2; N = 209).FindingsResults show that emotions increase the predictive validity of the TPB model. The study also highlights the importance to distinguish between different types of emotions. Amongst those considered in both studies, only pro-active emotions play a significant role in predicting food purchasing intention. Results encourage further investigation of the role of emotions in TPB-based models for predicting sustainable food purchase choices.Research limitations/implicationsThe measurement of the three classical antecedents of the TPB model (ATT, SNs and PBC) performed by single items can be considered the main limitation of this work. In future research, instruments made up of more items measuring these three theoretical dimensions should be used. In addition, it would be important to conduct an analysis of the beliefs that determine ATTs, norms and perceived control.Originality/valueDifferent from previous studies that considered emotions in extension of the TPB model to explain sustainable behaviours, the present work separately analysed the role of three different kinds of emotions (self-related, social and pro-active) in explaining sustainable food behaviours.
Intrinsic motivation strongly affects the readiness toward circular food consumption: evidence from the motivation–opportunity–ability model
Authors: Raimondo Maria , Spina Daniela , Hamam Manal , D'Amico Mario , Caracciolo Francesco 
Published: October 2023

PurposeThis study empirically explores the factors that influence consumers’ readiness toward engagement in circular food consumption.Design/methodology/approachA conceptual model based on the motivation–opportunity–ability (MOA) framework was developed. In addition to all the classical relationships in this theoretical framework, respondents' age and education were added to the model. An online survey was conducted, resulting in an overall sample of 411 Italian participants. Data were statistically analyzed by using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM).FindingsThe results indicated that motivation, opportunity and ability had positive effects on consumers’ readiness toward engagement in circular food consumption (CFC). Of all the constructs, intrinsic motivation had the most significant impact on consumers’ readiness toward engagement in CFC. The results also showed that sociodemographic traits—particularly age and gender—significantly influenced consumer readiness toward engagement in CFC. Practical and policy implications are proposed based on the study findings.Originality/valueThe study analyzes factors influencing consumers' readiness to engage in CFC. While great attention has been paid toward circular economy (CE) implementation in food consumption, empirical evidences on how to prompt the consumers' readiness toward CFC are still lacking. More specifically, the authors explore for the first time, sociopsychological factors affecting consumers' readiness to reduce, reuse and recycle technical components of food products, using the MOA theory as conceptual model.
Co-designing doctoral programs to enhance postgraduate students' employability: insights from industry stakeholders
Authors: Pérez-García Raquel María , Erro-Garcés Amaya , Aramendia-Muneta Maria Elena , López Peláez Antonio 
Published: October 2023

PurposeDoctoral programs play a crucial role in promoting innovation and technology transfer in universities. To design these programs effectively and with a co-design perspective, it is essential to consider all stakeholders involved in the process, including teachers, students and employers. The main objective of this study is to enhance postgraduate programs to improve students' employability.Design/methodology/approachThis empirical study was conducted over a three-year period and employed semi-structured interviews as its primary research methodology. In the first phase, 21 in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with managers from various sectors. The second phase involved 20 interviews, and the final phase of the study included 18 interviews with the same managers from previous phases.FindingsThe study's main results revealed that the international networks, language proficiency and analytical skills of doctoral students were highly valued by employers. The main findings come from companies with doctoral students. Therefore, the skills were identified during the learning experience of the PhD graduates in the companies.Practical implicationsThe study's results can guide improvements in postgraduate program curricula and design to enhance students' employability.Originality/valueThis research presents a novel approach to its findings. On the one hand, the study's conclusions may provide valuable insights for business agents, encouraging them to hire PhD students. On the other hand, it aims to drive necessary changes that promote more PhD students' focus on non-academic careers, creating significant value for research and innovation in the private sector.
Comparative analysis of intelligent connected vehicle industry in China, United States and European Union from technology lifecycle perspective
Authors: Zhang Hanbo , Qi Yong , Zhang Guiyang 
Published: October 2023

PurposeThe intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) is an important trend in automobile development, but little research has been conducted on the technological differences in the ICV industry across countries. In this regard, the authors select China, the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) as countries with developed ICV industries to reveal these differences based on the perspective of subdivision technology.Design/methodology/approach The authors use logistic regression to fit lifecycles at technology level and country level based on ICV-related patents from China, the US and the EU, then use the Revealed Technological Advantage (RTA) index, Fast-Growing Specialization Index (FGSI) and International Patent Classification (IPC) numbers to conduct comparison of national technology advantages, finally use the social network analysis to investigate the evolution of characteristics and intermediate nodes of each technology innovation network.FindingsTechnology lifecycles vary according to the subdivision technology and country. The global development of the ICV industry has reached the mature stage, and 2030 may be a watershed moment, ushering in a wave of new technology iterations. In various subdivision technologies, China and the US have more leading RTAs, and China and the EU have more leading FGSIs. Innovation networks in different countries expand with technology lifecycles, with that in China being the fastest. China's Universities, the US's enterprises and the EU's research institutes are active in cooperative innovation as intermediaries.Originality/valueThis is the first study to compare the development of the ICV industry in major countries from the perspective of subdivision technology and reveal characteristics of innovation networks in each.
Dynamic control of pollution of municipal solid waste incineration
Authors: Li Hui Jie , Tan Deqing 
Published: October 2023

PurposeThe purpose of the study is to investigate strategies for enhancing pollution oversight by local governments while reducing government-enterprise collusion (GEC) levels. Additionally, the factors influencing pollution control efforts at incineration plants are explored. Potential approaches to improving them and for effectively reducing waste incineration pollution are suggested.Design/methodology/approachThe authors examined the most effective methods for mitigating incineration-related pollution and preventing collusion and developed a differential game model involving interactions between local governments and incineration plants. The findings of this work have significant policy implications for central governments worldwide seeking to regulate waste incineration practices.FindingsThe results indicate that, first, elevating environmental assessment standards can incentivize local governments to improve their oversight efforts. Second, collusion between incineration plants and local governments can be deterred by transferring benefits from the plants to the local government, while increased supervision by the central government and the enforcement of penalties for collusion can also mitigate collusion. Third, both central and local governments can bolster their supervisory and penalty mechanisms for instances of excessive pollution, encouraging incineration plants to invest more in pollution control. Finally, when the central government finds it challenging to detect excessive incineration-related pollution, enhancing rewards and penalties at the local government level can be a viable alternative.Originality/valueThis study stands out by considering the dynamic nature of pollutants. A differential game model is constructed which captures the evolving dynamics between local governments and incineration plants, offering insights regarding the prevention of collusion from a dynamic perspective. The findings may provide a valuable reference for governments as they develop and enforce regulations while motivating incineration plants to actively engage in reducing waste-incineration pollution.
Fan identification in football: professional football players and clubs competing for fan loyalty
Authors: Merten Sebastian , Reuland Nicolas , Winand Mathieu , Marlier Mathieu 
Published: October 2023

PurposeIn the age of nine-figure transfer fees and football stars building their own brands and follower base, a shift in fan identification in football appears to be taking place as athletes can build strong connections with their followers. This paper examines the level of identification shown by football fans towards both their favourite team and their favourite player, in connection with the concept of fan loyalty.Design/methodology/approachA total of 4,707 international respondents participated in an online survey to examine the relationship between fan identification and fan loyalty, and to measure the impact of variables like country, player, club, on fan identification using multi-regression analyses.FindingsThe results underline the strong presence of team identification compared to identification of single players. Results have also revealed that the relationship between a fan's favourite team and player has a significant impact on identification levels towards both actors. Fans supporting a foreign club were found to show significantly stronger team identification than those who support a club from their own country or region.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the growing body of publications in the field of sports consumer research and underlines the importance of understanding the quality of relationships and thus the identification of fans with clubs and individual players for the stakeholders involved. International sports marketing is becoming increasingly important and an understanding of fan interests is essential for effective marketing, as information on trends in fan interests enables a more tailored strategy for clubs and sponsors.
The prognostic value of F18 Fluorothymidine positron emission tomography for assessing the response of malignant pleural mesothelioma to chemotherapy – A prospective cohort study
Authors: May Isaac J , Nowak Anna K , Francis Roslyn J , Ebert Martin A , Dhaliwal Satvinder S 
Published: October 2023

AbstractIntroductionMalignant pleural mesothelioma is difficult to prognosticate. F18‐Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG PET) shows promise for response assessment but is confounded by talc pleurodesis. F18‐Fluorothymidine (FLT) PET is an alternative tracer specific for proliferation. We compared the prognostic value of FDG and FLT PET and determined the influence of talc pleurodesis on these parameters.MethodsOverall, 29 prospectively recruited patients had FLT PET, FDG PET and CT‐scans performed prior to and post one chemotherapy cycle; 10 had prior talc pleurodesis. Patients were followed for overall survival. CT response was assessed using mRECIST. Radiomic features were extracted using the MiM software platform. Changes in maximum SUV (SUVmax), mean SUV (SUVmean), FDG total lesion glycolysis (TLG), FLT total lesion proliferation (TLP) and metabolic tumour volume (MTV) after one chemotherapy cycle.ResultsCox univariate analysis demonstrated FDG PET radiomics were confounded by talc pleurodesis, and that percentage change in FLT MTV was predictive of overall survival. Cox multivariate analysis showed a 10% increase in FLT tumour volume corresponded with 9.5% worsened odds for overall survival (P = 0.028, HR = 1.095, 95% CI [1.010, 1.187]). No other variables were significant on multivariate analysis.ConclusionThis is the first prospective study showing the statistical significance of FLT PET tumour volumes for measuring mesothelioma treatment response. FLT may be better than FDG for monitoring mesothelioma treatment response, which could help optimise mesothelioma treatment regimes.
A Five‐stage Evolution of Earth's Phosphorus Cycle
Authors: JIAO Liangxuan , DODD Matthew S. , ALGEO Thomas J. , LI Chao 
Published: October 2023

AbstractPhosphorus (P) is a key biological nutrient and probably the ultimate limiter of marine productivity during Earth history. In recent years, a wealth of new knowledge has revolutionized our understanding of the global P cycle, yet its long‐term evolution remains incompletely documented. In this paper, we review the effects of three major controlling factors on the long‐term evolution of the global P cycle, i.e., tectonics, marine redox conditions, and bio‐evolution, on the basis of which a five‐stage model is proposed: Stage I (>∼2.4 Ga), tectonic‐lithogenic‐controlled P cycling; Stage II (∼2.4 Ga to 635 Ma), low‐efficiency biotic P cycling; Stage III (∼635 Ma to 380 Ma), transitional biotic P cycling; Stage IV (∼380 Ma to near‐modern), high‐efficiency biotic P cycling; and Stage V (Anthropocene), human‐influenced P cycling. This model implies that the earlier‐proposed Ediacaran reorganization of the marine P cycle may represent only the start of a ∼250–Myr–long transition of the Earth's P cycle (Stage III) between the low‐efficiency biotic mode of the Proterozoic (Stage II) and the high‐efficiency biotic mode of the Phanerozoic (Stage IV). The development of biologically‐driven, high‐efficiency P cycling may have been a key factor for the increasing frequency and volume of phosphorite deposits since the late Neoproterozoic.
Modified response evaluation criteria in solid tumors: A better response evaluation criteria for patients with non‐squamous non‐small cell lung cancer after bevacizumab treatment
Authors: Huang Yubao , Yang Yunkai , Qu Aidong , Li Sixiu , Chen Dandan , Zou Hongxia , Li Songsong , Zhang Yaowen , Zhuang Wei , Su Jing , Zhou Xu , Zhang Yuntao 
Published: October 2023

AbstractAimCavitation of lesions is common in non‐squamous non‐small cell lung cancer (non‐squamous‐NSCLC) patients treated with vascular endothelial growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (VEGFRIs). However, traditional response evaluation criteria in solid tumors (RECIST) do not take cavitation into consideration and may no longer be accurate for potentially reflecting the real clinical efficacy of anti‐vessel growth therapy. Here, we aimed to optimize the traditional RECIST version 1.1 by adding cavitation into the evaluation criteria.MethodsWe performed a post‐hoc radiologic review of 517 patients in a phase III clinical trial of bevacizumab biosimilar (SIBP04) combined with chemotherapy for the treatment of non‐squamous NSCLC. Tumor responses were assessed by RECIST1.1 and mRECIST criteria (modified RECIST, a novel alternate method where the longest diameter of the cavity was subtracted from the overall longest diameter of that lesion to measure target lesions), respectively, and correlated with clinical outcomes.ResultsCavitations of pulmonary lesions were seen in nine (2%) patients at baseline, and 97 (19%) during treatment. The use of mRECIST resulted in an alteration of the response category. For patients with post‐therapy cavitation, the objective response rate was 56% using RECIST1.1 and 67% by mRECIST. In addition, the survival rates between partial response, stable disease, and progressive disease when the mRECIST was applied were significantly different (p < 0.05), while RECIST1.1 failed to show survival differences (p = 0.218).ConclusionFor patients with post‐therapy cavitation, mRECIST exhibited higher predictability of survival than RECIST1.1. Response assessment might be improved by incorporating cavitation into assessment, potentially altering outcomes of key clinical efficacy parameters.
Sexualised drug use among gay and bisexual men in New Zealand: Findings from a national cross‐sectional study
Authors: Andrews Samuel , Hammoud Mohamed , Prestage Garrett , Newcombe David , Saxton Peter 
Published: October 2023

AbstractIntroductionNew Zealand has a unique illicit drug market, gay cultures and drug use patterns. Minimal attention has been given to how drug use shapes sexual practice, especially in the era of biomedical HIV prevention among gay and bisexual men (GBM).MethodsAn online cross‐sectional study of GBM (‘Flux NZ’) adapted from an Australian study was undertaken to explore connections between drug use, sexual practice, health and community. We describe drug use patterns, then identify three discrete groups determined by intensity of recent (past 6 months) sexual practice: no recent sex, recent sex and recent sexualised drug use. We examine factors associated with these groups and identify factors independently predicting sexualised drug use.ResultsOf 739 participants, almost a third had engaged in group sex (29%), 17.5% were taking pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), 6.5% were HIV positive. Overall, 59.5% had recently used illicit drugs (16.9% methylenedioxymethamphetamine, 6% methamphetamine, 3.3% gamma‐hydroxybutyrate acid, 1.4% ketamine). Sexualised drug use was common (35.7%). Those engaged in sexualised drug use were connected to gay community and had a high uptake of biomedical HIV prevention. Independent predictors of sexualised drug use included being sexually adventurous, knowing their HIV status, having more than 10 recent sexual partners, engaging in group sex and sex at a sex‐on‐site venue.Discussion and ConclusionsMany GBM engaging in sexualised drug use manage HIV transmission risks through regular testing, PrEP and HIV treatment. HIV prevention efforts should target GBM with less intensive sexual behaviour but who may be at comparatively higher risk of HIV transmission.
Roots selectively decompose litter to mine nitrogen and build new soil carbon
Authors: Ridgeway Joanna , Kane Jennifer , Morrissey Ember , Starcher Hayden , Brzostek Edward 
Published: October 2023

AbstractPlant–microbe interactions in the rhizosphere shape carbon and nitrogen cycling in soil organic matter (SOM). However, there is conflicting evidence on whether these interactions lead to a net loss or increase of SOM. In part, this conflict is driven by uncertainty in how living roots and microbes alter SOM formation or loss in the field. To address these uncertainties, we traced the fate of isotopically labelled litter into SOM using root and fungal ingrowth cores incubated in a Miscanthus x giganteus field. Roots stimulated litter decomposition, but balanced this loss by transferring carbon into aggregate associated SOM. Further, roots selectively mobilized nitrogen from litter without additional carbon release. Overall, our findings suggest that roots mine litter nitrogen and protect soil carbon.
A Case of Lichen Planus‐like Keratosis: Deposition of IgM in the Basement Membrane Zone
Authors: Inui Shigeki , Itami Satoshi , Kobayashi Teruaki , Yoshikawa Kunihiko 
Published: October 2023

AbstractAn 81‐year‐old woman presented with a round erythematous macule with keratotic scales on her left hand. The skin specimen histologically showed hypergranulosis and apoptotic keratinocytes in the epidermis with lichenoid infiltration of lymphocytes. Parakeratosis seen in the hyperkeratotic cornified layer indicated lichen planus‐like keratosis, as distinguished from lichen planus. Direct immunofluorescence study revealed the linear deposition of IgM in the basement membrane zone; IgG, IgA and C3 were not detected.
Primary Peritoneal Pregnancy: A Case Report
Authors: Dasari Papa , Devi Sankar 
Published: October 2023

AbstractA 22‐year‐old primipara using intrauterine contraceptive device was diagnosed to be in haemorrhagic shock due to acute ruptured ectopic pregnancy. At laparotomy, both tubes and ovaries were normal and products of conception were found to be implanted on the posterior surface of uterus near the attachment of right uterosacral ligament producing a haemo‐peritoneum of more than 2 l. This is the fourth case report of primary abdominal pregnancy associated with intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD).