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Kurdish gender politics: Funeral ceremonies of female fighters
Authors: Abakay Yunus 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe funeral ceremonies of female fighters are a relatively recent phenomenon that gained popularity in Kurdish politics in Turkey in the early 2000s and after the 2011 uprisings in Syria. As a sociocultural rite, these funerals have become a spectacular site, a political means, and a symbolic investment serving an intersectional agenda pursuing Kurdish national and gender‐egalitarian aspirations simultaneously. The funerals provide a ground for mobilizing women to claim symbolic authority in public and inscribe women as nation builders to the notion of nation. Women undertaking this intersectional task through national discourse garnered significant academic interest in the national dimension of the ceremonies. However, the emphasis on the national aspect overshadowed the gendered strategy the ceremonies signify. This article investigates the gender aspect of funerals to draw attention to the use of national discourse to subvert patriarchal dynamics within society, highlighting the role of national struggle in women's pursuit of liberation from social oppression. Therefore, it speaks to the scholarship focused on gender in nationalist endeavors and revisits the discussions on gender‐nation relations by focusing on national discourse instrumentalization serving the gender agenda. The analysis reveals the intricate dynamics between gender and nation and how they intersect in pursuing women's liberation.
Sick pay and absence from work: Evidence from flu exposure
Authors: Grossmann Jakub 
Published: January 2024

AbstractSick pay systems are critical in balancing the economic and health costs of infectious diseases, especially in workplaces, where uncontrolled disease spread can lead to significant economic losses. Surprisingly, most research on sick‐pay reforms does not rely on variation in worker exposure to disease when investigating absences from work. This paper studies the effects of exposure to influenza outbreaks on absences from work when a nation‐wide policy canceled health‐insurance coverage for the first 3 days of illness. We explore geographic variation in the prevalence of infectious diseases, primarily the seasonal flu, to identify corresponding variations in the need for sickness insurance. Estimates based on the Czech Structure of Earnings Survey imply that when sickness insurance was canceled for the first 3 days of an illness, the total hours of work missed were not affected, but employees relied on paid and unpaid leave instead of sick‐leave to stay home. The substitution effects are heterogeneous across occupations and socio‐demographic characteristics of employees, and suggest that workers did not increase the spread of infectious illness in workplaces due to a lack of insurance coverage for the first 3 days of an illness.
Safety‐in‐use test of facial cosmetic products on normal and self‐assessed sensitive skin subjects
Authors: Gao Yuan , Kern Petra S. , Schoborg Deborah , Nash J. F. , Dey Swatee 
Published: January 2024

AbstractBackgroundSafety‐in‐use (SIU) studies are commonly used by the cosmetic Industry to confirm the skin and ocular compatibility of cosmetic products under realistic in–use conditions. There are only limited case studies published about the design, outcome and interpretation of product SIU studies.ObjectiveA series of SIU case studies is presented to demonstrate the considerations in study design and how the methodology can help in supporting skin and ocular safety profile of facial cosmetic products within a population of different ethnicities with normal and self‐perceived sensitive skin.Subjects/MethodsIn a series of four single‐blinded SIU studies, more than 250 female study subjects of different ethnicities and with normal and self‐assessed sensitive skin were asked to use different facial cosmetic products including lotions, essences and cleansers according to the instructed usage conditions of these products. Each study was specifically designed according to product usage scenarios and target consumer groups. The primary measures of safety were based on dermal evaluations by a dermatologist for erythema and dryness/scaling and by an ophthalmologist for any visible signs of an ocular condition on eyelids, conjunctivae and cornea. The study subjects were also asked for any self‐perceived skin or eye reactions. Dermal and ocular irritation potential of the products under realistic product usage conditions was evaluated according to the measures.ResultsAcross all studies, objectively and self‐assessed mean scores for skin and eye effects did not indicate any cumulative response of the investigated products over the study period.ConclusionsAs a suitable tool for assessing and establishing the skin and eye compatibility of facial cosmetic products, SIU studies can be designed according to specific consumer groups, skin types and product usage scenarios to better predict realistic in‐use conditions. It can demonstrate the safe use of the investigated products for people of different ethnicities, skin types and with normal or self‐assessed sensitive skin, single product use or regimen use. The test results are consistent with the inherently low irritation potential of the products.
The cellular landscape of the endochondral bone during the transition to extrauterine life
Authors: Rueda Alejandro Díaz , Salvador‐Martínez Irepan , Sospedra‐Arrufat Ismael , Alcaina‐Caro Ana , Fernández‐Miñán Ana , Burgos‐Ruiz Ana M , Cases Ildefonso , Mohedano Alberto , Tena Juan J , Heyn Holger , Lopez‐Rios Javier , Nusspaumer Gretel 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe cellular complexity of the endochondral bone underlies its essential and pleiotropic roles during organismal life. While the adult bone has received significant attention, we still lack a deep understanding of the perinatal bone cellulome. Here, we have profiled the full composition of the murine endochondral bone at the single‐cell level during the transition from fetal to newborn life and in comparison with the adult tissue, with particular emphasis on the mesenchymal compartment. The perinatal bone contains different fibroblastic clusters with blastema‐like characteristics in organizing and supporting skeletogenesis, angiogenesis and hematopoiesis. Our data also suggest dynamic inter‐ and intra‐compartment interactions, as well as a bone marrow milieu that seems prone to anti‐inflammation, which we hypothesize is necessary to ensure the proper program of lymphopoiesis and the establishment of central and peripheral tolerance in early life. Our study provides an integrative roadmap for the future design of genetic and cellular functional assays to validate cellular interactions and lineage relationships within the perinatal bone.image
Association of parity with the prevalence of hypertension in Japan: The Tohoku Medical Megabank Community‐based cohort study
Authors: Wang Hongxin , Iwama Noriyuki , Yuwaki Keiichi , Nakamichi You , Hamada Hirotaka , Tomita Hasumi , Tagami Kazuma , Kudo Rie , Kumagai Natsumi , Metoki Hirohito , Nakaya Naoki , Hozawa Atsushi , Kuriyama Shinichi , Yaegashi Nobuo , Saito Masatoshi 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThis study investigated the association of parity with hypertension prevalence in Japanese women while considering a clinical history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and menopausal status. This cross‐sectional study included 30,530 Japanese women (6700 premenopausal; 23 830 postmenopausal). The association between parity and the prevalence of hypertension was evaluated using a multiple logistic regression model with possible confounders. In premenopausal women, no statistically significant association between parity and hypertension prevalence was found. When not adjusted for current body mass index (BMI), a linear graded association was observed between parity and the prevalence of hypertension in postmenopausal women. However, the association between parity and hypertension prevalence in postmenopausal women was attenuated after adjustment for current BMI. Both current BMI and a clinical history of HDP were significantly associated with a high risk of hypertension in both premenopausal and postmenopausal women. Our results also suggest that continuous surveillance and preventive measures for hypertension should be provided for women with HDP and high parity.
Borrower‐based macroprudential measures and credit growth: How biased is the existing literature?
Authors: Malovaná Simona , Hodula Martin , Gric Zuzana , Bajzík Josef 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThis paper analyzes over 700 estimates from 34 studies on the impact of borrower‐based measures (such as loan‐to‐value, debt‐to‐income, and debt‐service‐to‐income ratios) on bank loan provision. Our dataset reveals notable fragmentation in the literature concerning variable transformations, methods, and estimated coefficients. We run a meta‐analysis on a subsample of 422 semi‐elasticities from 23 studies employing a consistent estimation framework to draw an economic interpretation. We confirm strong publication bias, particularly against positive and statistically insignificant estimates. After correcting for this bias, the effect indicates a credit growth reduction of −0.6 to −1.1 percentage points following the occurrence of borrower‐based measures, significantly lower than the unadjusted simple mean effect of the collected estimates. Additionally, our study examines the contexts of these estimates, finding that beyond publication bias, model specification and estimation method are vital in explaining the variation in reported coefficients.
Perspectives on healthcare for people with intellectual disabilities in Poland
Authors: Wrzesińska Magdalena Agnieszka , Wrona Sylwia , Prysak Dorota , Binder‐Olibrowska Katarzyna Weronika 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThis paper presents current information on policy developments, service design, best practices, and approaches to empower the users of health and medical care services for people with intellectual disabilities in Poland. Polish regulations allow systemic support to be provided for all people with disabilities. However, Polish patients with intellectual disabilitiy (PwID) and their caregivers face many barriers. Although a key obstacle is the lack of a standard definition that approaches disability in an interdisciplinary way, PwID are also more likely to experience difficulties in personal communication in medical settings and less likely to encounter specialists prepared to work with this group. There is also a need to pay greater attention to the expectations of PwID. To facilitate a holistic approach to diagnosis and therapy, there needs to be coordination between different specialists, including medical staff, paramedics, psychologists, and teachers. Providing personal communication training for medical personnel, as well as developing dedicated procedures for PwID in primary health care, clinics and hospitals, will improve equal access to health and health literacy for all in Poland. Even so, it is important to respect the autonomy of PwID and the commitment of caregivers.
Natural variation in CYCLIC NUCLEOTIDE‐GATED ION CHANNEL 4 reveals a novel role of calcium signaling in vegetative phase change in Arabidopsis
Authors: Wang Xiang , Song Xia , Miao Huaiqi , Feng Shengjun , Wu Gang 
Published: January 2024

Summary

The timing of vegetative phase change (VPC) in plants is regulated by a temporal decline in the expression of miR156. Both exogenous cues and endogenous factors, such as temperature, light, sugar, nutrients, and epigenetic regulators, have been shown to affect VPC by altering miR156 expression. However, the genetic basis of natural variation in VPC remains largely unexplored.

Here, we conducted a genome‐wide association study on the variation of the timing of VPC in Arabidopsis. We identified CYCLIC NUCLEOTIDE‐GATED ION CHANNEL 4 (CNGC4) as a significant locus associated with the diversity of VPC.

Mutations in CNGC4 delayed VPC, accompanied by an increased expression level of miR156 and a corresponding decrease in SQUAMOSA PROMOTER BINDING‐LIKE (SPL) gene expression. Furthermore, mutations in CNGC2 and CATION EXCHANGER 1/3 (CAX1/3) also led to a delay in VPC. Polymorphisms in the CNGC4 promoter contribute to the natural variation in CNGC4 expression and the diversity of VPC. Specifically, the early CNGC4 variant promotes VPC and enhances plant adaptation to local environments.

In summary, our findings offer genetic insights into the natural variation in VPC in Arabidopsis, and reveal a previously unidentified role of calcium signaling in the regulation of VPC.
Wearable sensor supports in‐situ and continuous monitoring of plant health in precision agriculture era
Authors: Li Xiao‐Hong , Li Meng‐Zhao , Li Jing‐Yi , Gao Yang‐Yang , Liu Chun‐Rong , Hao Ge‐Fei 
Published: January 2024

SummaryPlant health is intricately linked to crop quality, food security and agricultural productivity. Obtaining accurate plant health information is of paramount importance in the realm of precision agriculture. Wearable sensors offer an exceptional avenue for investigating plant health status and fundamental plant science, as they enable real‐time and continuous in‐situ monitoring of physiological biomarkers. However, a comprehensive overview that integrates and critically assesses wearable plant sensors across various facets, including their fundamental elements, classification, design, sensing mechanism, fabrication, characterization and application, remains elusive. In this study, we provide a meticulous description and systematic synthesis of recent research progress in wearable sensor properties, technology and their application in monitoring plant health information. This work endeavours to serve as a guiding resource for the utilization of wearable plant sensors, empowering the advancement of plant health within the precision agriculture paradigm.
Abnormal cell wall structure caused by boron nutrient imbalance in orchards could affect psyllid feeding behaviour, resulting in epidemic variation of Asian citrus psyllid
Authors: Dong Z. , Liu X. , Low W. , Riaz M. , Tan Q. , Sun X. , Yan X. , Hu C. 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

The control of Huanglongbing (HLB), one of the most destructive pests of citrus, relies heavily on the reduction of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), Diaphorina citri Kuwayama. An in‐depth understanding of ACP feeding behaviours among citrus plants is urgent for comprehensive management of orchards.

An investigation was conducted in 37 citrus orchards in HLB epidemic areas, sampling shoots in the area with aggregation feeding of ACP (ACPf) and shoots in a neighbouring area without ACP feeding (CK), to study the interaction between leaf chemical composition and ACP psyllid feeding behaviours.

Results of FTIR showed a strong absorption peak intensity, mainly representing functional groups originating from cell wall components in the leaf with ACP feeding. As compared with the control, cell wall components, such as alkali‐soluble pectin, water‐soluble pectin, total soluble pectin, cellulose, and hemicellulose, of the cell wall of ACPf increased by 134.0%, 14.0%, 18.0%, 12.5%, and 20.35%, respectively. These results suggest that cell wall mechanical properties significantly decreased in the term of decreases in pectin performance and cellulose mechanical properties. In addition, there was a remarkably lower boron (B) content in leaves and cell wall components with ACP feeding. Further analysis indicated that leaf B content significantly affected leaf cell wall components.

Taken together, we provide evidence to demonstrate that the regional distribution of nutrient imbalance in orchards could affect psyllid feeding behaviour by weakening the cell wall structure, resulting in epidemic variation in ACP. This could help us to understand the management of psyllid infections in orchards with unbalanced nutrition
Mycorrhization in trees: ecology, physiology, emerging technologies and beyond
Authors: Chaudhury R. , Chakraborty A. , Rahaman F. , Sarkar T. , Dey S. , Das M. 
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACTMycorrhization has been an integral part of plants since colonization by the early land plants. Over decades, substantial research has highlighted its potential role in improving nutritional efficiency and growth, development and survival of crop plants. However, the focus of this review is trees. Evidence have been provided to explain ecological and physiological significance of mycorrhization in trees. Advances in recent technologies (e.g., metagenomics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, agricultural drones) may open new windows to apply this knowledge in promoting tree growth in forest ecosystems. Dual mycorrhization relationships in trees and even triple relationships among trees, mycorrhizal fungi and bacteria offer an interesting physiological system to understand how plants interact with other organisms for better survival. Besides, studies indicate additional roles of mycorrhization in learning, memorizing and communication between host trees through a common mycorrhizal network (CMN). Recent observations in trees suggest that mycorrhization may even promote tolerance to multiple abiotic (e.g., drought, salt, heavy metal stress) and biotic (e.g. fungi) stresses. Due to the extent of physiological reliance, local adaptation of trees is heavily impacted by the mycorrhizal community. This knowledge opens the possibility of a non‐GMO avenue to promote tree growth and development. Indeed, mycorrhization could impact growth of trees in nurserys and subsequent survival of the inoculated trees in field conditions. Future studies might integrate hyperspectral imaging and drone technologies to identify tree communities that are deficient in nitrogen and spray mycorrhizal spore formulations on them.
Trajectories in the development of Amhara nationalism: Is it from rejection to embracement?
Authors: Workneh Yilkal Ayalew 
Published: January 2024

AbstractAmhara nationalism emerged in the Ethiopian political discourse in the 1990s, and has appeared at varying paces across time. This article examines whether the trajectories in Amhara identity conceptions go from rejection to embracing Amhara ethnicity. A qualitative data analysis is used gleaned from various sources including archives, opinions expressed in social media platforms, and key informant interviews undertaken largely in 2020. The article revealed how Amhara ethnicity has been built under various political contexts in Ethiopia. In the last, nearly three decades’ actors and political parties shift their subscription from Ethiopian identity to Amhara and the other way around. This shows the situationality, and variability of ethnicity, and more importantly, the weight of context in the construction of identity discourses and practices. The practice of “Amhara democratic nationalism”, with its Bolshevik ingredients, aimed to “discipline” Amhara, accompanied by the attitude of many ethnonationalist elites which consider all Amhara as an oppressor gave way to reactive ethnicity, and Amhara political identity is already established with essential implications for the current political discontent and future of Ethiopia.
Phosphatidic acid interacts with an HD‐ZIP transcription factor GhHOX4 to influence its function in fiber elongation of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)
Authors: Wang Na‐Na , Ni Ping , Wei Ying‐Li , Hu Rong , Li Yang , Li Xue‐Bao , Zheng Yong 
Published: January 2024

SUMMARYUpland cotton, the mainly cultivated cotton species in the world, provides over 90% of natural raw materials (fibers) for the textile industry. The development of cotton fibers that are unicellular and highly elongated trichomes on seeds is a delicate and complex process. However, the regulatory mechanism of fiber development is still largely unclear in detail. In this study, we report that a homeodomain‐leucine zipper (HD‐ZIP) IV transcription factor, GhHOX4, plays an important role in fiber elongation. Overexpression of GhHOX4 in cotton resulted in longer fibers, while GhHOX4‐silenced transgenic cotton displayed a “shorter fiber” phenotype compared with wild type. GhHOX4 directly activates two target genes, GhEXLB1D and GhXTH2D, for promoting fiber elongation. On the other hand, phosphatidic acid (PA), which is associated with cell signaling and metabolism, interacts with GhHOX4 to hinder fiber elongation. The basic amino acids KR‐R‐R in START domain of GhHOX4 protein are essential for its binding to PA that could alter the nuclear localization of GhHOX4 protein, thereby suppressing the transcriptional regulation of GhHOX4 to downstream genes in the transition from fiber elongation to secondary cell wall (SCW) thickening during fiber development. Thus, our data revealed that GhHOX4 positively regulates fiber elongation, while PA may function in the phase transition from fiber elongation to SCW formation by negatively modulating GhHOX4 in cotton.
COVID-19 Repercussions on Bangladeshi On-Demand-Food Delivery, Restaurant, and Hotel Industry
Authors: Binti Haja Maideen Mazuwin , Mohammad Imtiaz Hossain  , Sharmin Nusrut , Tariqul Islam  
Published: January 2024

Objectives: The article's main objective was to explore the impact and consequences of the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) on Bangladesh's on-demand-food delivery (ODFD), restaurant and hospitality industry.
Methods: To achieve the research objective, qualitative methodology was applied using focus group discussion on the online platform during the movement restriction period. We collected data from four informants, and they were chosen based on their professional relevance with the Food and Hospitality industry. Existing literature is also overviewed.
Results: This study found that COVID-19 significantly negatively impacts the industry. The informants provide the miserable scenario of the industry during this pandemic, besides suggesting possible strategies.
Contribution: This article discusses the impacts of COVID-19 on the on-demand-food delivery, restaurant and hotel industry in Bangladesh in order to provide a better understanding to government and practitioners of why improving the management of response to infectious disease outbreaks is so critical for a country's economy, its society, and its place in the global community.
Keywords: COVID-19, food, hotel, hospitality, online delivery, pandemic, economy, Bangladesh
Compact stellar model with vanishing complexity under Vaidya–Tikekar background geometry
Authors: Das Shyam , Govender Megandhren , Bogadi Robert S. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractWe make use of the condition of vanishing complexity, based on the current definition proposed by Herrera (Phys Rev D 97:044010, 2018), to find exact interior solutions to the Einstein equations for describing compact stellar objects. In the framework of general relativity, the complexity factor is an outcome of the orthogonal splitting of the Riemann tensor from which structure scalars are obtained. By using the Vaidya–Tikekar (V–T) metric ansatz (J Astrophys Astron 3:325, 1982) for the spacetime of a static spherically symmetric matter distribution, we model superdense, relativistic stars. The interior spacetime is matched to the exterior Schwarzschild solution across the boundary of the star where the radial pressure vanishes. The physical viability of the model has been tested following the current data corresponding to the pulsar $$ 4U 1820-30 $$

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