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HR competence in the public sector: antecedents and outcomes
Authors: Anh Vu Tai , Plimmer Geoff , Berman Evan 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThis study examines antecedents and impacts of HR competence and effective HR practices in organizations. People are an essential asset in organizations, but their potential is reduced without robust HR practices and competent HR professionals. Few studies have investigated causes of low HR professional competence and poor HRM practices.Design/methodology/approachThis explanatory mixed-method study used survey data (N = 322), interviews and online statements. Data was collected in Vietnam, a country well suited to this study as it has considerable variation in institutional arrangements. It has legacies of Chinese, French and Soviet influence and more recently has adopted international reform models, such as new public management.FindingsAgency accountability, autonomy and servant leadership promote HR competence, and consequently effective HR practices, and employee and employer outcomes (public service motivation, organizational commitment and organizational performance). Interviews triangulate findings from the survey data and explain barriers (rules, incentives, nepotism, corruption) to these quantitatively examined processes occurring. Strategic solutions for improving HR practices and professional competence are identified.Practical implicationsPractical implications of this research include a greater understanding of the importance of individual accountability and autonomy for executives, with the promotion of servant leaders through better screening and leadership development. Selection criteria should hinge on achievement, merit and the desire to serve the public interest. Competent HRM units should be developed and supported. Such units should focus on managing performance through ensuring line managers do basics such as setting clear goals, giving feedback, training and developing staff. Developing succinct appraisal criteria that reward good performers and sanction poor performers needs to be prioritized.Social implicationsThis study provides useful guidance on how to reform public administration systems so that reforms are more effective.Originality/valueThis study identifies both institutional and leadership antecedents to both HR competence and HR practices and their subsequent impacts. Its institutional and developing country orientation complements past studies that have been psychologically oriented and in the global north.
Enhancing examination integrity through constructivist and reflective practices: a case study of the science faculty at a commonwealth university
Authors: Elibox Winston , Khan Koffka 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
This study aims to introduce a comprehensive internal framework designed to ensure the integrity of courses, programs, and assessments within the science faculty of a university.

Design/methodology/approach
This study utilized a case study methodology, using semi-structured interviews, document analysis and observations. Data from structured departmental and faculty meetings, student consultations, benchmarking reports and feedback loops informed the development and evaluation of the framework.

Findings
The framework’s implementation has resulted in student satisfaction exceeding 90%, reflecting positive feedback on the quality, diversity and fairness of assessments and teaching practices. Lecturer satisfaction exceeds 75%, driven by autonomy, professional development and adoption of reflective teaching strategies. Errors in assessments have decreased by 95%, highlighting the effectiveness of the standardized checklist and rigorous review processes. The faculty, along with its Examination Quality Assurance Committee, fosters a culture of shared governance for maintaining academic integrity and improving assessments. Program alignment with international standards has facilitated global partnerships. In addition, the framework reduces logistical inefficiencies and reliance on external examiners.

Originality/value
This study introduces an innovative internally structured framework as a viable alternative to the external examiner system, offering a replicable model for broader adoption.
Stakeholder perceptions of public sector sustainability reporting – views from IPSASB consultations
Authors: Morrison Leanne J. , Alshamari Alia , Arora Mitali Panchal 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
To determine the potential of stakeholder engagement to shape sustainability reporting standards for public sector organisations (PSOs), this paper aims to examine stakeholder responses to the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board’s (IPSASB) most recent consultation paper on the topic.

Design/methodology/approach
This study conducts a qualitative thematic analysis of stakeholder submissions to the IPSASB’s first consultation paper on sustainability reporting for PSOs, published in 2022, using NVivo software.

Findings
While initial stakeholder responses appeared to align with the IPSASB proposals, many also expressed significant concerns. These included a lack of sustainability reporting guidance tailored to PSOs, doubts over the “legitimacy” of IPSASB to set the standards, as well as its failure to include Indigenous perspectives, broader sustainability expertise and collaboration with other international accounting bodies in the standard-setting process.

Practical implications
This study emphasises the critical need for stakeholder concerns to be addressed in the development of standards for PSOs. These insights could inform public policy and guide IPSASB in producing inclusive, effective standards for PSOs to achieve and report on their sustainability goals.

Social implications
Inclusive decision-making in standard-setting is fundamental to serving the public interest. By reflecting diverse stakeholder perspectives, including those of Indigenous peoples and sustainability experts, the resulting standards will provide better sustainability guidance to PSOs.

Originality/value
This paper contributes to the theories informing sustainability reporting and standard-setting with its combination of theoretical approaches and practical implications for standard-setters. By providing a comprehensive analysis of stakeholder feedback on the IPSASB consultation paper, highlighting the critical importance of inclusive stakeholder engagement, this study addresses a gap in the literature, thereby amplifying the call for robust, globally recognised sustainability reporting standards tailored specifically for PSOs.
Do China's Agricultural Futures Overreact to U.S. Futures Markets Returns? Evidence From Soybean and Corn Futures
Authors: Xiong Tao , Lv Wenshu , Fang Guangcheng , Xia Weiyi 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTThis study investigates the characteristics of traders' overreaction behaviour in China's soybean and corn futures markets to the overnight performance of U.S. futures markets and examines the impacts of the night trading policy on such overreaction behaviour. Our results reveal that traders in China generally overreact to U.S. markets' performance, but the overreaction diminishes when traders have enough time to calm their emotions. We also find that the introduction of night trading implemented by China's futures exchanges significantly reduces daytime overreaction because the extension of trading hours ensures that unexpected information is promptly reflected during night trading sessions. The proposed trading strategy of exploiting the overreaction generates considerable profits. However, it has not worked since the introduction of night trading, which further confirms the policy effect of night trading. Our study provides valuable guidance for futures exchanges seeking to monitor overreaction behaviour and formulate policies to target such behaviour.
Rheology and printability of biopolymeric oil‐in‐water high internal phase Pickering emulsions: a review
Authors: Zheng Lu‐yao , Li Dong , Wang Li‐jun 
Published: February 2025

AbstractBiopolymeric oil‐in‐water (O/W) high internal phase Pickering emulsions (HIPPEs) due to their unique rheological behaviors of HIPPEs such as shear‐thinning property, viscoelasticity, and thixotropic recovery have emerged as highly promising printing inks in the 3D printing process. O/W biopolymer‐based HIPPEs are categorized as complex fluids, where rheological parameters are crucial for optimizing printability. However, existing reviews have not fully elucidated the interrelationship between rheology and printability for HIPPEs in enhancing the quality and performance of printed parts. This review delved into the influence factors of the continuous phase (e.g., biopolymer type, concentration, pH, and ionic strength) and the oil phase (e.g., oil type, volume fraction, and encapsulated components) on their rheology, to adjust their rheological behaviors in order to prepare more eligible HIPPEs as printing inks. Moreover, a spectrum of rheology–printability relationships, derived from empirical trends and rigorous analytical models, is examined to provide generalized rheological guidelines for achieving successful printability in O/W biopolymer‐based HIPPEs. Furthermore, unique challenges and future perspectives on preparing their complex rheological behaviors suitable for additive manufacturing in O/W biopolymer‐based HIPPEs were presented. Leveraging these insights significantly reduces reliance on trial‐and‐error methods in printing, thereby fostering the robust development of novel O/W biopolymer‐based HIPPEs and enhancing the overall quality of printed products.
Evaluation of extruded quinoa flour on dough rheology and white salted noodles quality
Authors: Huang Ruihan , Huang Kai , Song Hongdong , Li Sen , Guan Xiao 
Published: February 2025

AbstractWhite salted noodles are popular staples in Asia, but the ones with limited nutrient composition and high glycemic value still present significant concerns. This study investigated the potential of incorporating extruded quinoa flour (EQF) into wheat flour to enhance nutrient quality and reduce the starch digestibility of composite noodles. Moreover, the effect of EQF addition on the rheological properties of wheat dough and the cooking properties of composite noodles was also studied. The results showed that increasing the proportion of EQF in the composite flour led to a decrease in pasting viscosities and an increase in pasting temperatures, indicating that EQF inhibits starch gelatinization and retrogradation. The incorporation of EQF increased water absorption and softening degree while decreasing dough development time and viscoelasticity. The cooked noodles exhibited a significant reduction in water absorption, hardness, chewiness, and springiness, while an increase in cooking loss following EQF addition. Notably, noodles supplemented with EQF exhibited reduced overall starch digestibility with an increased digestion rate. Collectively, our results showed that substituting 10–20% EQF for wheat flour in noodles effectively lowered total starch digestibility and avoided high cooking loss. This study will have implications for the industrial application of quinoa as a staple food.
Dynamic changes of drying behavior, physicochemical quality, and volatile oil of Exocarpium citri grandis under different drying temperatures
Authors: Sun Wenling , Liu Yanhong , Lei Dengwen , Wei Lixuan , Guo Jiale 
Published: February 2025

AbstractDrying is the primary processing step in Exocarpium citri grandis (ECG), yet its quality changes throughout the drying process have not been elucidated. Dynamic changes of drying behavior, structure, color, active components, antioxidant properties, and volatile oil in ECG under different drying temperatures (50, 60, 70, and 80°C) were investigated, and the quality change mechanism was revealed. Results showed that the moisture ratio decreased rapidly and that structural damage occurred as moisture content decreased from 1.0000 to 0.2175 g/g (on a dry basis, d.b.), which accelerated flavonoids, polysaccharides, volatile oil, and antioxidant activity degradation, whereas levels of naringin and rhoifolin were increased. The above quality change process was accelerated with the increasing temperature. Correlation analysis revealed that active components had a synergistic effect on antioxidant activity, and the total color difference (ΔE) value and that active components could be well fitted by a linear mathematical model with correlation coefficient (R2) of 0.7749–0.9781. Moreover, all the indicators were uniformly quantified using comprehensive evaluation method to obtain a comprehensive score, which was the highest (0.57) at 70°C, with high drying efficiency, well quality, and low energy consumption. The biosynthesis pathway verified that the species of volatile oil components increased, including newly terpenes, alcohols, aldehydes, esters, and others after 0.2175 g/g. This study revealed that the total content of active components in ECG decreased before 0.2175 g/g, and then the metabolite content and species increased during drying, as well as obtained the optimal drying temperature (70°C).
Conjugated linoleic acid in cheese: A review of the factors affecting its presence
Authors: Govari Maria , Vareltzis Patroklos 
Published: February 2025

AbstractSeveral health benefits of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) have been documented. The present work is aimed to review data on the various factors affecting the CLA content in cheese of studies accomplished in the last decade and also indicating the factors that increase the CLA levels. The CLA content in cheese depends on CLA levels present in milk, since the lipids with the CLA are transferred from milk into the cheese. Feed types rich in α‐linolenic and linoleic acids such as pasture grass, plant oils, cereals rich in oil, or fish oils can affect the CLA level in milk. In contrast to findings of previous reviews made in previous decade, which stated that the CLA levels in cheese were stable during ripening time, the present review reveals that certain lactic acid bacteria, that is, probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, or Lacticaseibacillus casei, as well as Bifidobacterium lactis can increase the CLA levels in cheese by converting linoleic acid during ripening time. These bacteria starters increased the CLA levels by 1.19, 1.6, and 6.6 times as much as the control in Ovine model, Miniature, and Cheddar cheese, respectively. Lipid oxidation due to factors like fluorescent light or aerobic conditions can decrease the CLA levels during storage.
Comparison of major carotenoid composition in palm fruits (Arecaceae): An analysis of oil palm fruits and the colored exocarp fruits of four palm species
Authors: Heriyanto  , Effendi Jonatan , Yuniati Yuyun , Shioi Yuzo 
Published: February 2025

AbstractThe oil palm, a widely studied species of palm, is a crucial source of edible oil and pro‐vitamin A carotenoids, primarily α‐ and β‐carotene. The diverse peel and pulp colors (yellow–orange–red) of various palm fruits suggest the presence of not only pro‐vitamin A carotenoids but also other bioactive carotenoids like lutein and lycopene, which offer additional health benefits. This study aimed to identify and quantify the major carotenoids in fruits with colored exocarps of four varieties of palm species belonging to different genera and compare them to those in oil palm fruit to evaluate their bioactive potential for human health. High‐performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry were used for chromatographic and spectrometric analyses using non‐saponified samples, except for lutein estimation, revealing four major carotenoids: α‐ and β‐carotene, lycopene, and lutein, which together accounted for more than 50% of the total carotenoid content. Among the five palm fruits tested (MacArthur, Manila, mountain date, foxtail, and oil palms), foxtail palm exhibited the highest concentration of major carotenoids at 500 µg/g dry weight (d.w.), with β‐carotene comprising 69% of this total, followed by MacArthur palm (235 µg/g d.w.), whereas mountain date palm had the lowest concentration of major carotenoids at 135 µg/g d.w. These findings suggest that colored palm fruits are significant sources of both pro‐vitamin A carotenoids and other beneficial carotenoids like lycopene and lutein. The method of sample preparation, particularly the inclusion or omission of a saponification process, plays a critical role in the recovery and accurate quantification of carotenoid concentrations due to their varying susceptibility to this process.
Unravelling patterns of food tolerance to pesticide residues via non‐negative matrix factorization
Authors: Mei Suyu 
Published: February 2025

AbstractGaining knowledge about the maximum residue limits (MALs) of pesticides on fresh or processed foods is critical to the process of pre‐harvest cultivation, post‐harvest processing and storage, and the downstream safety surveillance of food commodities. In this study, we explore the available MALs of 643 pesticides on 128 foods via non‐negative matrix factorization (NMF) and hierarchical clustering to gain insights into the patterns of how similar pesticides exhibit similar MALs profiles on foods. Meanwhile, NMF predicts the MALs for untested foods via the implicitly‐learnt patterns without conducting in vivo testing that potentially violates ethic regulations. Clustering results show that foods with closer NMF weights commonly exhibit closer residue tolerance profiles, and pesticides with closer MALs profiles exhibit higher structural similarities. These patterns help food experts to assess the MALs of pesticides concerned on untested foods, and the determination of MRLs on foods has its mechanistic basis. Using the reverse process of NMF decomposition, we provide the predicted MALs for 24.31% pesticide‐food pairs, and NMF achieves 0.9 R2 on more than 75.78% foods in terms of recreating the experimental MALs values. Only 8.6% foods achieve less than 0.7 R2. These predicted MALs are supposed to provide practical or theoretical reference to benefit the surveillance of pesticide applications and food safety control.
Microbial Identification Through Multispectral Infrared Imaging of Colonies: A New Type of Morpho‐Spectral Fingerprinting
Authors: Le Galudec Joel , Dupoy Mathieu , Duraffourg Laurent , Rebuffel Véronique , Marcoux Pierre R. 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTWe describe a proof of concept for a new microbial identification technique using Direct Frequency Infrared (DFIR) multispectral imaging. This approach combines Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) light sources with a microbolometer array in a lensless configuration to capture detailed multispectral images of microbial colonies. These optical fingerprints blend both morphological and spectral information, without the need for staining or colony picking. A proof‐of‐concept database was acquired, comprising 10 strains from 8 species across 4 distinct genera. In total, 2253 microbial colonies were imaged at 9 different mid‐infrared wavelengths. Machine learning classification correctly identified up to 94.4% ± 1.6 of colonies fingerprints, efficiently discriminating even closely related strains. Reducing the number of wavelengths to 4 maintained high classification performance, demonstrating the method's robustness. The resulting system is faster and simpler than existing FTIR imaging systems, making it a promising tool for microbial identification.
Neural correlates of choosing alcohol over a palatable food reward in humans
Authors: Perini Irene , Karlsson Hanna , McIntyre Sarah , Heilig Markus 
Published: February 2025

AbstractBackgroundIn a population of light and heavy, nontreatment seeking drinkers, we recently showed that choice for alcohol versus a concurrently available snack reward was sensitive to the relative cost of alcohol. Here, we examined the neural substrates of alcohol choice using functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in a new sample of light and heavy drinkers.MethodsParticipants were scanned during the Concurrent Alcohol Food Choice task, and collected points associated with the images of alcohol or snack rewards that they could redeem at the end of the experiment. As cost manipulation, point values were equal or varied so that they favored alcohol or the snack reward. Linear mixed‐effects models were used for the analyses of behavioral and brain data.ResultsIn a replication of prior findings, alcohol choice was sensitive to the relative value of alcohol in both groups. Neural activations in, among others, orbitofrontal cortex and insula were associated to relative value during choice. In addition, we observed that choosing alcohol as opposed to snack engaged two separate sets of brain regions. We did not replicate our prior finding of increased choice preference for alcohol in heavy compared to light drinkers and found no between‐group differences in brain activity.ConclusionsOverall, we replicated intact sensitivity to relative costs of alcohol in heavy drinkers and found its associated brain activity regions involved in value and salience attribution. Alcohol choice engaged regions involved in value‐based behavior while snack preference elicited activity in areas linked to externally oriented attention. The failure to replicate the between‐group differences may be due to the artificial MRI environment or observed differences in personality traits.
Social media as a source of drug safety information in the paediatric population
Authors: Vilimelis‐Piulats Ingrid , Pérez‐Ricart Ariadna , Peligero Maite Bosch , Calvo Albert , Negre Josep Maria Suñé , Juárez‐Gimenez Juan‐Carlos 
Published: February 2025

AimsThe paediatric population is vulnerable to suffering adverse drug events (ADEs) such as negative outcomes due to medication (NOMs)–drug related problems (DRPs), especially adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and medication errors (MEs). Social media (SM) is considered an interesting tool for pharmacovigilance. This study aims to assess descriptions of ADRs, NOM‐DRPs and MEs in SM.MethodsObservational, ambispective study assessing NOM‐DRPs, ADRs and MEs in posts of child‐rearing public parenting forums from inception until December 2021 of drugs dispensed in outpatient setting. ADEs were classified, assessing causality by Liverpool Causality Assessment Tool and seriousness by the World Health Organization criteria. Summary of product characteristics were used to determine ADR prevalence.ResultsIn total, 3573 posts of 2 child‐rearing public parenting forums were retrieved; 906 (25%) contained descriptions of medicine of which 823 (91%) were analysed; 425 posts (52%) described 636 NOM‐DRPs (1 NOM‐DRP median per child, interquartile range [IQR] 1–8), from which 161 (26%) were ADRs in 105 posts (1.5 ADR median per child, IQR 1–4) and 95 (15%) were MEs in 64 posts (1 ME median per child, IQR 1–4). From posts mined with medicines mentions, 70% included NOM‐DRPs, 18% ADRs and 10% MEs. More ADRs occurred in females and infants. Most ADRs (158; 98%) were evaluated as possible and 17 ADRs (11%) were serious. Uncommon 19 (12%), (14, 9%), very rare (3, 2%) and rare (1, 1%) ADRs were also found.ConclusionResults suggest that information retrieved from SM may be useful to assess paediatric ADEs and provide valuable pharmacovigilance complementary data.