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Adoption of green inbound logistics practices: the role of internal environmental communication and organizational environmental governance
Authors: Namagembe Sheila , Nantumbwe Shamim , Tusiime Wilson , Kalema Robert , Kalikwani George , Nampijja Rashida 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThe study focused on the influence of internal environmental communication on organizational environmental governance and the adoption of green inbound logistics practices and the mediating role of organizational environmental governance on the relationship between internal environmental communication and the adoption of green inbound logistics practices.Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional quantitative survey design was used. The population used consisted of the central procuring and disposing entities. An actual sample size of 105 public sector firms in the central procuring and disposing entities category was used. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), SMART PLS version 4.0.1.8 and AMOS SPSS v26.FindingsThe findings show the relevancy of internal environmental communication in the achievement of organizational environmental governance and adoption of green inbound logistics practices. Further, organizational environmental governance mediates the link between internal environmental communication and the adoption of green inbound logistics practices. However, a partial mediation effect is observed, implying that both internal environmental communication and organizational environmental governance play significant roles in enhancing the adoption of green inbound logistics practices.Research limitations/implicationsThe study examined internal environmental communication, organizational environmental governance and the adoption of green inbound logistics practices in a public sector procurement setting. The role of proactive internal environmental communication, proactive external environmental communication, organizational environmental governance and the adoption of green inbound logistics practices in both the public and private sector procurement settings needs to be examined.Originality/valueFurther, the study examines internal environmental communication, organizational environmental governance and the adoption of green inbound logistics practices in a public sector procurement context. Green logistics research is much more pronounced in the third-party logistics firm context. Further, existing research takes a holistic approach when examining the green logistics concept. Whereas the green inbound logistics and green outbound logistics form the green logistics concept, the green inbound logistics concept is much more common in the public procurement settings although no significant attention has been given to it in the existing research.
Prior heat waves improve survival of field but not domesticated populations of tobacco hornworm exposed to repeated bacterial infections
Authors: Malinski Katherine H. , Willett Christopher S. , Kingsolver Joel G. 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

In insects and other invertebrates, prior pathogen exposures can improve immune responses and survival to subsequent infections through immune priming. Alternatively, stress and metabolic costs of multiple infections can impair host immunity and survival. The effects of high‐temperature extremes on host–pathogen interactions are not well understood despite the increasing occurrence of heat waves caused by climate change.

The response of insects to heat waves and pathogens depends on recent evolutionary history with selective pressures. Domestication of insect pests has occurred in lab colonies of model species, reducing selective pressures for immune and heat stress responses. Lab strains are often used in immunological or heat stress experiments to represent wild field strains, but the efficacy of this approach is seldom evaluated.

Using the tobacco hornworm (Manduca sexta), we tested the impact of a heat wave during initial pathogen exposure on survival of a secondary infection with Bacillus thuringiensis bacteria. We used a domesticated lab population and a naturally occurring field population of M. sexta to evaluate the impacts of recent domestication on immune and thermal responses.

A heat wave during initial infection significantly increased survival of the secondary B. thuringiensis infection in the field, but not the lab population of M. sexta.

In the field population, survival of the repeated infection was temperature dependent: exposure to an initial infection event reduced survival of the secondary infection at the control temperature regime, consistent with a stress effect. However, a heat wave during the initial infection event increased survival of the secondary infection, consistent with immune priming effects.

The results of this study demonstrate that (a) insect response to thermal stress and pathogens can depend on recent domestication and (b) responses of hosts to repeat pathogen exposures can be temperature‐dependent, suggesting that cross‐talk between the heat stress and immune memory pathways may have important consequences for host–pathogen outcomes under heat wave events.

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Soil carbon, nitrogen, and potassium regulate herbaceous community stability in the restoration phases of desertification land
Authors: Wang Ruolan , He Li , Chen Juanli , Lou Yuanxin , Deng Dongzhou , Mu Junpeng 
Published: February 2025

AbstractSoil carbon, phosphorus, and nitrogen are crucial components that influence the stability of herbaceous plant communities in desertified land restoration. However, there is a dearth of data on the variables that impact the stability of herbaceous communities at various stages of restoration. This study investigated the variables of soil and plant communities on desertified land with varying recovery periods (recovery time less than 10 years, 10–20 years, and more than 20 years) to examine the alterations in the stability of herbaceous communities and the influence of soil nutrients on these changes. Our results indicated that the stability of herbaceous communities exhibited a positive correlation with recovery time. Further research suggests that total carbon (TC) and available nitrogen (AN) levels of soil significantly influenced the herbaceous community's stability when the recovery period was less than 10 years. Total nitrogen (TN) and TC levels of soil affected the community's stability when the recovery period ranged from 10 to 20 years. When the duration of recovery surpassed 20 years, available potassium (AK) in soil significantly impacted the community's stability. This suggested that soil nutrients influence the stability of the herbaceous community. Our findings suggest that soil nutrition is a crucial factor in the initial phase of ecological restoration on desertified land. These findings offer empirical evidence for comprehending the stabilizing mechanism of herbaceous communities in desertified land and provide theoretical backing for ecological restoration methods.
Mobilizing Underground: The Case of the Cypriot Communist Party AKEL in Colonial Cyprus (1955–59)
Authors: KATSOURIDES YIANNOS , EVAGOROU ELENI 
Published: February 2025

AbstractThis article is the first attempt at recording and analysing the period of illegality of the Cypriot communist party AKEL (Progressive Party of the Working People) and the way it organized its clandestine mechanism during the armed struggle of the National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters (EOKA) against the British (1955–59). This article examines AKEL's organizational adaptation to the new illegal conditions and how this was reflected in the party's ability for political mobilization. At the same time, it looks at AKEL's ability of organizational learning in relation to two factors: (a) its own capacity to adapt and, (b) its communication with other communist parties abroad. Furthermore, the article explores aspects of AKEL's organizational and political culture in this period, which remained with the party in the years that followed. In doing so, it argues first that the type of party is a crucial factor in its ability to mutate into a different organizational structure and mode of operandi; second, it claims that AKEL demonstrated a remarkable ability of organizational learning; third, the article contends that the practices adopted in this period have left a long‐lasting legacy in the organizational culture of the party. This article employs a framework that allows for comparison with other communist parties, particularly those of Greece (KKE) and South Africa (SACP).
Effect of Temperature on Rice Stripe Virus Infection, Transmission Efficiency, and the Development Period in Laodelphax striatellus
Authors: Hwang Seoyul , Kim Donghun 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTThe small brown planthopper, Laodelphax striatellus, is a major pest and the primary vector of the rice stripe virus, a harmful pathogen that significantly affects rice production across East Asia. This study aims to investigate the effects of different temperatures (24°C, 27°C, and 30°C) on the developmental period, rice stripe virus infection rates, and virus transmission efficiency of small brown planthopper at various developmental stages. Higher temperatures significantly shortened the developmental period of small brown planthopper. The time from egg to adult was approximately 5 days shorter at 30°C than at 24°C. The rice stripe virus infection rate gradually increased, peaking after the third instar nymph, with no significant differences observed between 24°C and 27°C. However, at 30°C, the infection rates in the second to fifth instar nymphs were lower compared to those at the other temperatures. Tissue‐specific analyses indicated that the thorax, midgut, and ovary serve as primary loci for rice stripe virus proliferation. Temperature significantly affects small brown planthopper development and rice stripe virus epidemiology. Accelerated development rates at higher temperatures may result in increased population turnover, whereas reduced rice stripe virus transmission efficiency under these conditions could alter viral spread dynamics. These findings are vital for developing pest management strategies that consider temperature fluctuations and climate change.
Causal Association Between Chronic Inflammatory Arthropathies and Sarcopenia and the Mediation Role of Inflammatory Factors
Authors: Qian Yanyan , Wang Xiaowei , Zhu Chen , Tong Qiang , Zhang Jianzheng , Zhao Shengjie 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTBackgroundAlthough chronic inflammatory arthropathies (CIA) are associated with sarcopenia, sarcopenia plays a role in their pathogenesis remains unknown. This study investigated the causal relationship between sarcopenia and CIA and to identify potential mediating factors.MethodsWe examined data from 458 910 participants in the UK Biobank to analyze the association between sarcopenia‐related traits and CIA. Associations between hand‐grip strength, muscle mass, walking pace, and CIA were analyzed using Cox regression models. Then, we performed a mediation analysis to explore the underlying mechanisms.ResultsIndividuals with low hand‐grip strength exhibited a 1.88‐fold (95% CI 1.73–2.05), 2.22‐fold (95% CI 2.02–2.45), and 1.36‐fold (95% CI 1.32–1.41) increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), spondyloarthritis (SpA), and osteoarthritis (OA), respectively. The HRs for sarcopenia were 1.64 (95% CI 1.15–2.32) for RA, 1.83 (95% CI 1.21–2.77) for SpA, and 1.26 (95% CI 1.09–1.45) for OA. Additionally, individuals with a slow walking pace exhibited a 1.83‐fold (95% CI 1.66–2.02), 3.58‐fold (95% CI 3.25–3.95), and 1.82‐fold (95% CI 1.77–1.88) increased risk of RA, SpA, and OA, respectively. Furthermore, we identified inflammatory markers as possible mediators of the causal effects of low hand‐grip strength on the development of CIA.ConclusionsOur findings suggest that sarcopenia is independently associated with an increased risk of CIA, which is partially mediated by inflammation factors.
One‐month outcomes of a culturally tailored alcohol‐exposed pregnancy prevention mobile app among urban Native young women: A randomized controlled trial of Native WYSE CHOICES
Authors: Kaufman Carol E. , Asdigian Nancy L. , Reed Nicole D. , Shrestha Umit , Bull Sheana , Tuitt Nicole R. , Vossberg Raeann , Mumby Sara , Sarche Michelle 
Published: February 2025

AbstractBackgroundThe majority of alcohol‐exposed pregnancy (AEP) prevention programs for Native women have focused on at‐risk adult women residing in rural tribal communities; however, over 70% of the Native population resides in urban areas. Moreover, Native young women universally—regardless of risk status—may benefit from culturally tailored resources. We hypothesized that urban Native young women who engaged with Native WYSE CHOICES (NWC), a culturally tailored AEP prevention intervention delivered by mobile phone app, would report reduced risk of AEP at the 1‐month follow‐up compared to those who engaged with a comparison condition.MethodsFrom August 2021 to January 2023, we recruited 439 urban Native young women (ages 16–20) nationally to a randomized controlled trial administered fully virtually including most recruitment, data collection and intervention engagement. Participants were randomly assigned to the NWC app or an alternative app. We used linear and logistic regression analyses to predict scores on 1‐month outcome variables by study arm assignment.ResultsResults of regression analyses predicting scores on 1‐month outcomes by study arm showed trending intervention effects on measures of AEP knowledge (p = 0.06), alcohol use with sexual activity (p = 0.10), and an AEP risk index (p = 0.12). At 1‐month follow‐up, intervention group participants reported greater AEP knowledge, lower likelihood of alcohol‐involved sexual activity in the past month, and lower scores on an AEP risk index compared to the comparison group.ConclusionsThe NWC app produced trending changes in key areas of knowledge and behavior that may result in reduced AEP risk among urban Native young women. These findings suggest that the NWC app holds promise for addressing AEP in Native populations. Small changes in these areas may result in lifelong changes in the current generation that impact the health and wellbeing of generations to come.
Mindful bridge: Brief mindfulness practices alter negative emotion transmission and cooperative performance in parent–adolescent dynamics
Authors: Chen Yangdi , Zhao Yanhui , Deng Xinmei 
Published: February 2025

AbstractParent–adolescent emotion transmission is crucial for adolescents' psychological development. Parental negative emotions could impair parent–adolescent interaction and relationships. Brief mindfulness practices (BMPs) are effective for improving emotional regulation and reducing negative emotions. However, few studies explored the effects of BMP on parent–adolescent negative emotion transmission. This study used the hyperscanning technique to examine the differences in the change of emotional states, cooperative performance, and interbrain synchrony (IBS) between the BMP group (20 parent–adolescent dyads) and the control rest (CR) group (20 parent–adolescent dyads) under induced parental negative emotions in cooperation interaction tasks. Results showed (1) decreases in negative emotions, hostility, and state anxiety in the BMP group after BMP, but only negative emotions decreased in the CR group after rest; (2) an increase in the success rate in the BMP group after BMP, but no change in the CR group after rest; and (3) decreases in IBS in the delta and theta bands in success feedback and increases in IBS in failure feedback in the BMP group after BMP, but no change in the CR group after rest. These findings suggest that BMP may mitigate parental negative emotion transmission to adolescents and promote their focused attitude toward cooperation.
Alterations in the Tongue Coating Microbiome in Patients With Diarrhea‐Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Cross‐Sectional Study
Authors: Li Yitong , Mai Yuhe , Jiao Yao , Yuan Yali , Qu Yingdi , Zhang Ye , Wang Muyuan , Zhang Wenji , Lu Xinyu , Lin Zhengdao , Liang Chengtao , Li Junxiang , Mao Tangyou , Xie Chune 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTThe gut microbiota plays a critical role in the occurrence and development of IBS‐D, however, IBS‐D‐associated tongue coating microbiome dysbiosis has not yet been clearly defined. To address this, we analyzed the structure and composition of the tongue coating microbiome in 23 IBS‐D patients and 12 healthy controls using 16S rRNA high‐throughput sequencing analysis. The 16S rRNA sequencing results revealed that the overall observed OTUs of tongue coating microbiome in IBS‐D patients exhibited a significant decrease compared with the healthy controls. Alpha diversity analysis showed that the diversity and community richness were significantly reduced in IBS‐D patients, and PCoA revealed a distinct clustering of tongue coating microbiome between the IBS‐D patients and healthy controls. Microbial comparisons at the genus level showed that the abundance of Veillonella, Prevotella in IBS‐D patients was higher than those in healthy controls, while Streptococcus, Haemophilus, Granulicatella, and Rothia were significantly reduced compared with the healthy volunteers. Functional analysis results showed significant differences in 88 functional metabolic pathways between the IBS‐D patients and the healthy controls, including fatty acid biosynthesis. These findings identified the structure, composition, functionality of tongue coating microbiome in IBS‐D patients, and hold promise the potential for therapeutic targets during IBS‐D management.
Can I tolerate that kind of behaviour? Self‐esteem, expected benefits, risk perceptions and risk tolerance in romantic relationships
Authors: Lamarche Veronica M. , Rolison Jonathan J. 
Published: February 2025

AbstractPrevious research has relied on characteristics of relationship behaviours (e.g., choosing/avoiding intimacy) as evidence of prioritising potential rewards over the perceived risks (i.e., interpersonal risk tolerance). Across four studies (Ntotal = 1422), we drew from psychological risk–reward models of decision‐making to test whether perceived risks, benefits, and/or risk tolerance were associated with relationship goals and behaviours. Self‐esteem was positively associated with expecting greater benefits and perceiving less risk in relationship behaviours but not with differences in risk tolerance (i.e., tolerance of risks perceived; Studies 1 & 2). Furthermore, greater expected benefits were associated with connection goals and engaging in those behaviours, whereas greater perceived risk was associated with self‐protection goals and less engagement (Studies 3 & 4). Our findings suggest that people with high self‐esteem are not necessarily tolerant of interpersonal risk but instead differ in their perceptions of interpersonal risks and benefits, and consequently engage in behaviours they expect to confer benefits and avoid ones they anticipate will be costly.
Involvement of Piezo 1 in inhibition of shear‐induced platelet activation and arterial thrombosis by ginsenoside Rb1
Authors: Wang Yilin , Liu Lu , Li Jia , You Yue , Xiao Shunli , Feng Jiantao , Yin Xiaojie , Liao Fulong , You Yun 
Published: February 2025

AbstractBackground and PurposeShear‐induced platelet activation and aggregation (SIPA) play crucial roles in arterial thrombosis. Piezo1 is a mechanosensitive calcium channel that promotes platelet hyperactivation under pathological high‐shear conditions. This study explores the function of platelet Piezo1 in SIPA and arterial thrombosis, and the inhibitory effects and mechanisms of ginsenoside Rb1 on these processes.Experimental ApproachTransgenic mice with platelet‐specific Piezo1 deficiency (Piezo1ΔPlt) were used to elucidate the role of platelet Piezo1 in SIPA and arterial thrombosis. A microfluidic channel system was employed to assess platelet aggregation, calcium influx, calpain activity, talin cleavage, integrin αIIbβ3 activation and P‐selectin expression under shear flow. Cellular thermal shift assay was used to determine binding between Rb1 and Piezo1. Folts‐like model in mice was used to evaluate antithrombotic effects of Rb1.Key ResultsPiezo1 deficiency in platelets reduced platelet activation and aggregation induced by a high shear rate of 4000 s−1 and attenuated arterial thrombosis induced by Folts‐like mouse model. Rb1 inhibited SIPA with an IC50 of 10.8 μM. Rb1 inhibited shear‐induced Ca2+‐dependent platelet activation and aggregation, as well as thrombus formation in Folts‐like model in Piezo1fl/fl mice. Rb1 significantly improved thermal stability of Piezo1 in platelets by binding to Piezo1. Treatment of Piezo1ΔPlt mice with Rb1 did not exhibit further inhibitory effects on SIPA and thrombosis.Conclusion and ImplicationsPlatelet Piezo1 is essential for SIPA and arterial thrombosis induced by high shear. Rb1 exerted anti‐platelet and anti‐thrombotic effects at high shear rates via Piezo1 channels, providing a potential candidate as antiplatelet therapeutic agent.
Fatty acid binding protein 3 activates endothelial adhesion of circulating monocytes and impairs endothelial angiogenesis
Authors: Wu Yen‐Wen , Chen Jaw‐Wen , Tsai Hao‐Yuan , Leu Hsin‐Bang , Chang Chia‐Chi , Chang Ting‐Ting 
Published: February 2025

AbstractBackground and PurposeVascular inflammation and endothelial dysfunction cause the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases including coronary artery disease (CAD). While elevated fatty acid binding protein 3 (FABP3) may be associated with the presence of cardiovascular diseases, its mechanistic effects remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the role of FABP3 in impaired angiogenesis and the development of atherosclerosis in CAD.Experimental ApproachIn total, 1104 patients were enrolled in a clinical observational study and the correlation between serum FABP3 and cardiovascular events were analysed. Another group of CAD patients and non‐CAD subjects were enrolled, and their plasma FABP3 concentrations were measured. Primary cultured mononuclear cells endothelial progenitor cells and human coronary artery endothelial cells were used in vitro. Matrigel plug neovascularisation assay and the aortic ring assay were used in wild‐type and apolipoprotein E‐knockout mice in vivo.Key ResultsCirculating FABP3 was up‐regulated in the cardiovascular event‐positive group and in the CAD patients. Mononuclear cells from the CAD patients presented increased expression of FABP3. FABP3 enhanced the expression of adhesion molecules, including integrin β2, integrin α4 and PSGL1 in mononuclear cells. FABP3 caused endothelial cell dysfunction through the ERK/p38/STAT1/VEGF signalling pathway. Moreover, oxLDL or TNF‐α stimulations impaired endothelial cell function through FABP3‐dependent signalling pathways. FABP3 also impaired in vivo angiogenesis.Conclusion and ImplicationsThis study elucidates the clinical and pathological impact of FABP3 on atherosclerotic CAD. Future research may be necessary to evaluate whether FABP3 could be a therapeutic target, especially with regard to stable CAD.