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Optimal membrane fluidity modulates biofilm formation inEscherichia coli
Authors: Hong Yaoqin , Qin Jilong , Totsika Makrina 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTChanges in membrane composition govern the fitness and survival of bacteria in response to environmental stresses. One critical parameter is membrane fluidity, which dictates overall membrane integrity, adaptability to environmental fluctuations (e.g., temperature changes), and the functionality and interactions between integral and peripheral membrane proteins. In recent years, substantial evidence has shown that membrane fluidity is finely tuned for biofilm formation. While high membrane fluidity promotes robust biofilm formation in Klebsiella pneumoniae, this is challenged by reports from multiple species indicating that biofilms are enriched in saturated fatty acids (i.e., reduced fluidity). We hypothesize that this paradox arises from the complex relationship between lipid composition and biofilm formation. Our findings demonstrate that an optimal balance of lipid fluidity is required for biofilm formation. We propose that the precise fluidity required for biofilm growth, relative to that required for planktonic growth, may differ between species, and is readily adjusted during lifestyle transitions.
Application of AI generated text-to-video in medical education: Systematic review
Authors: Artsi Yaara , Sorin Vera , Glicksberg Benjamin S. , Korfiatis Panagiotis , Nadkarni Girish N , Klang Eyal 
Published: February 2025

AbstractBackgroundTraditional medical education often struggles to simplify complex concepts for both healthcare professionals and patients. AI-generated text-to-video technologies are emerging as tools to enhance medical education by transforming intricate medical content into accessible visual formats. This systematic review aims to evaluate the current literature on the application of AI-generated text-to-video technologies in medical education.MethodsA comprehensive search was conducted in MEDLINE/PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Cochrane Review, and Web of Science for studies published up to January 2025. The search targeted AI-generated text-to-video applications in medical education and patient engagement. Studies were screened based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, and data were extracted independently. The risk of bias was assessed using the QUADAS-2 tool, and the review adhered to PRISMA guidelines.ResultsOut of 103 identified studies, 5 met the inclusion criteria. Four studies focused on patient education, and one on physician training. Applications spanned various specialties, including ophthalmology, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, and stroke rehabilitation. AI-generated videos showed potential to improve patient understanding, engagement, and confidence. However, limitations included data biases, content inaccuracies, lack of comparison with traditional methods, and variability in user technological proficiency.ConclusionAI-generated text-to-video technology holds promise for advancing medical education by improving engagement, enhancing learning outcomes, and facilitating patient understanding. Nevertheless, challenges related to data accuracy, algorithmic bias, ethical concerns, and equitable access must be addressed. Ongoing research, validation studies, and ethical oversight are essential to ensure the safe, effective, and inclusive integration of this technology in medical education.
Determinants of adoption of virtual reality as a teaching aid in higher education: the mediating role of hedonic motivation
Authors: Sharma Sarika , Virani Shreya , Saini Jatinderkumar R. , Rautela Sonica 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThe inclusion of technology in teaching–learning ensures better clarity and interactivity in the delivery of content, leading to enhanced student engagement. The present paper aims to identify the determinants of adopting virtual reality (VR) learning from the educators’ perspective. The mediating role of hedonic motivation for adopting VR is also explored.Design/methodology/approachThis quantitative research is conducted using a conceptual model with the help of a literature survey. A self-designed questionnaire was used to collect primary data. The respondents were teachers working at higher education institutes. A sample of 341 respondents were used and the data was analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling.FindingsResults demonstrate that digital competence and technology support are the factors affecting the perceived ease of use, which further affects the attitude and intention of adoption. The role of hedonic motivation is established as a mediator in attitude toward virtual reality and adoption intention.Originality/valueThe study is a valuable addition to the existing literature as it presents the conceptual model and explores the imperative role of hedonic motivation. This provides a unique aspect to this research. Educators and the management of higher education institutes can use the findings to make decisions and create policies regarding integrating VR in existing curricula.
How do corporate social responsibility and green information technology capital influence environmental performance? Investigating the role of top management teams' green commitment
Authors: Aftab Junaid , Wei Feng , Abid Nabila , Aftab Fahad , Sarwar Huma , Ishaq Muhammad Ishtiaq 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThe information and communications technology (ICT) industry is revolutionizing the world. However, achieving net zero emissions and sustainable development goals is equally important. This study uses intellectual capital-based and natural resource-based theories to determine whether green information technology capital (GITC) mediates the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental performance. The role of the top management teams (TMT) green commitment as a moderator between CSR and GITC is also hypothesized.Design/methodology/approachData were collected using multi-wave and multi-respondent strategies from 275 ICT firms to examine these relationships. Structural equation modeling was used for analysis.FindingsThe findings demonstrate that CSR significantly and positively impacts environmental performance, with GITC significantly mediating this relationship. Furthermore, the statistical results confirm that TMT’s green commitment significantly strengthens the connection between CSR and GITC.Originality/valueThe significance of TMT’s green commitment as a boundary condition that enhances the effectiveness of strategically aligned CSR practices provides novel theoretical insights to extend the CSR literature. Additionally, it offers practical implications for the managers of ICT firms, which are discussed in detail.
Negative impacts of artificial intelligence technologies on the tourism industry
Authors: Zvaigzne Anda , Litavniece Lienite , Kodors Sergejs , Jurkane Kristiana 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThe present research study aims to conduct a thematic literature review of the negative impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on the tourism industry.Design/methodology/approachThe research study is based on a comprehensive review of prior research by various authors on AI and its negative consequences in the tourism industry.FindingsResearch indicates that integrating AI technologies in the tourism industry leads to negative consequences. While AI enhances operational efficiency and personalizes customer experiences, it also presents significant challenges, for example, AI replaces labor and the interaction between the tourist and the service provider decreases. New risks are emerging in various areas of tourism that need to be managed to ensure that they do not have negative impacts.Originality/valueThe paper provides a comprehensive review of the negative impacts of AI technologies on the tourism industry, highlighting the need for a balanced approach that integrates human elements with technological advancements. It offers valuable insights into the potential drawbacks of AI, urging stakeholders to consider these challenges when implementing AI-driven solutions in tourism.
Biological invasion by the cycad‐specific scale pest Aulacaspis yasumatsui (Diaspididae) into Cycas revoluta (Cycadaceae) populations on Amami‐Oshima and Okinawa‐jima, Japan
Authors: Deloso Benjamin E. , Gutiérrez‐Ortega José Said , Chang Jui‐Tse , Ito‐Inaba Yasuko , Lindström Anders J. , Terry L. Irene , Donaldson John , Tang William , Cave Ronald D. , Gómez‐Díaz Jorge Antonio , Handley Vanessa M. , Griffith M. Patrick , Marler Thomas E. 
Published: February 2025

AbstractThe islands of the Ryukyu archipelago in Japan are biologically diverse, supporting numerous plant and animal taxa found nowhere else. One of the most iconic plants is Cycas revoluta Thunb., the only cycad native to Japan. At this moment, the community of cycad researchers is concerned about the impacts caused by the recent invasion of the cycad aulacaspis scale (Aulacaspis yasumatsui Takagi) into the wild populations of C. revoluta in the islands of Amami‐Oshima and Okinawa‐jima. Within the last three decades, this cycad‐specific scale has been inadvertently transported outside its native range in southeastern Asia and is known to cause high mortality on both wild and cultivated cycad species that are not evolutionarily and ecologically adapted to the effects of its infestation. Currently, neither the extent of the spread in Japan nor the attendant ecological impacts are well characterized; thus, several recommendations to mitigate the potential threat are proposed here. Monitoring the impact of the scale pest and evaluating the use of native predators as biological control organisms for A. yasumatsui are recommended. Considering the already known genetic diversity and spatial genetic structure of C. revoluta, we recommend establishing in situ and ex situ colonies to assure the conservation of its genetic composition in case of loss of populations.
Exploring Post‐Crisis Sensemaking Among Public Relations Professionals in Higher Education
Authors: Taylor LaTonya J. , Boman Courtney D. , Lemon Laura L. 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTPublic relations professionals in higher education face a myriad of challenges, including managing crises that range from tragic losses to reputational threats. Despite the critical role these professionals play, little attention has been given to their experiences within this sector. This qualitative study examines how public relations professionals in higher education experience resilience sensemaking following a crisis. Using a critical event narrative inquiry approach, focusing on resilience and participants’ retrospective narratives of crisis experiences, this study reveals the complexity of working in higher education, characterized by a profound dedication to institutional mission amid demanding crisis scenarios. Professionals demonstrate a dichotomous resilience, balancing institutional recovery efforts with personal well‐being considerations. Additionally, the study underscores the importance of fostering a culture of resilience anchored in the ethics of care framework, which prioritizes relationships, open communication, and mutual support. Practical implications include the integration of empathetic understanding and ongoing dialog into organizational culture to enhance resilience.
Biodiversity of Metarhizium From Korea and Pathogenicity Screening of Two Unrecorded Species Metarhizium lepidiotae and Metarhizium robertsii
Authors: Kim Seulki , Heo InJi , Shin Tae Young 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTThis study analyzed the biodiversity of entomopathogenic fungi Metarhizium species isolated from Korean soil samples and insect cadavers. Morphological characteristics and molecular phylogenetic analyses were used to analyze Korean species diversity. Concatenated datasets of three genes, the translation elongation factor 1‐a (TEF), DNA‐directed RNA polymerase II (RPB1), and internal transcribed spacer (ITS), were used for phylogenetic analyses using the following three methods: maximum parsimony (MP), Bayesian inference (BI), and maximum likelihood (ML). In addition, the TEF gene was used for molecular identification. As a result, five species were identified: Metarhizium pinghaense, Metarhizium robertsii, Metarhizium rileyi, Metarhizium pemphigi, and Metarhizium lepidiotae. In particular, M. robertsii and M. lepidiotae were identified in Korea for the first time in this study. The TEF gene was useful for species identification of Metarhizium species especially M. pinghaense and Metarhizium anisopliae. Among these fungi, only M. lepidiotae showed high pathogenicity against cotton aphids (Aphis gossypii) and lesser mealworm (Alphitobius diaperinus).
Molecular and technical aspects on the interaction of bovine serum albumin with pyrazine derivatives: From molecular docking to spectroscopy study
Authors: Tong Wenghua , Liu XingYan , Yang Ying , Wang Yan , Huang Zhijiu , Fan Hongjun 
Published: February 2025

AbstractIn order to better understand the transport and action mechanism of flavor substance and proteins in human body, the interaction mechanism between pyrazine derivatives and bovine serum albumin (BSA) was studied by molecular dynamics simulation and a series of spectroscopic methods. In molecular docking, it was observed that the small molecules were surrounded by hydrophobic amino acid residues of the protein, and the main amino acid residues formed π–π interaction and hydrogen bond interaction with BSA. The results of fluorescence emission spectroscopy combined with thermodynamic analysis showed that static quenching was the main mechanism of the interaction between three pyrazine derivatives and BSA, which was dominated by hydrophobic interaction. Synchronous fluorescence spectroscopy and three‐dimensional fluorescence spectroscopy combined with molecular dynamics simulation proved that the pyrazine derivatives changed the conformation of BSA. In summary, pyrazine derivatives can interact with BSA, and the complexation of the complex changes its spatial conformation. The research in this paper has positive significance for understanding the binding, transport, and metabolism of pyrazine compounds in the process of blood circulation and provides key data for the metabolism of pyrazine compounds in vivo.Practical Application
The interaction of pyrazine derivatives‐BSA is studied by multi‐spectra and MD.
The fluorescence quenching of pyrazine derivatives‐BSA is static quenching.
The main force between pyrazine derivatives and BSA is hydrophobic force.
There is only one site of association between pyrazine derivatives and BSA.
Pyrazine derivatives have effects on conformation of BSA.
Evaluating the impact of different processing methods on the flavor characteristics of Gorgon Euryale seeds using electronic tongue, electronic nose, gas chromatography‐mass spectrometry, and gas chromatography‐ion mobility spectrometry
Authors: Sun Haiwen , Yang Minxin , Olajide Tosin Michael , Wang Mingzhu , Qian Mingji , He Yiqing , Liao Xianyan , Huang Junyi 
Published: February 2025

AbstractThis study evaluated the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and taste properties of Gorgon Euryale seeds processed by five methods (steaming, boiling, microwaving, roasting, and stir‐frying) using electronic tongue (E‐tongue), electronic nose (E‐nose), gas chromatography‐mass spectrometry (GC‐MS), and gas chromatography‐ion mobility spectrometry (GC‐IMS). A total of 44 and 40 VOCs were identified by GC‐MS and GC‐IMS, respectively. Pyrazines (2‐ethyl‐3,5‐dimethylpyrazine, 2,3‐diethyl‐5‐methylpyrazine) and furans (2‐pentylfuran, 2‐ethylfuran) played a major role in the baked aroma characteristics of roasted and stir‐fried Gorgon Euryale seeds. Six and seven marker compounds were identified by Orthogonal Partial Least Square Discriminant Analysis (OPLS‐DA) models for GC‐MS and GC‐IMS based on 12 VOCs with odor activity value > 1 and 18 VOCs with relative odor activity value > 0.1, respectively. OPLS‐DA and principal component analysis score plots of the E‐tongue and E‐nose demonstrated that samples could be effectively distinguished in terms of flavor. This research provides a comprehensive basis for evaluating the impact of processing methods on the changes in flavor of Gorgon Euryale seeds.Practical ApplicationThis work demonstrates that the use of E‐tongue, E‐nose, HS‐SPME‐GC‐MS, and GC‐IMS has the capability to thoroughly analyze the flavor profile of Gorgon Euryale seeds at both macro and micro levels. This approach effectively distinguishes Gorgon Euryale products subjected to different processing treatments and provides a reliable reference for evaluating and identifying the flavor quality of Gorgon Euryale seeds.
Differential Expression/Regulation of Progesterone Receptor in Reproductive Tissues (Ovary and Uterus) Induced by Human Chorionic Gonadotropin and Equine Chorionic Gonadotropin Treatments in Sows
Authors: León Oswaldo Cruz , Anzaldúa Arce Santiago René , Cornejo Cortes Miguel Angel , Cerbón Marco , Castañeda Francisco Ernesto Martínez , Arvizu Raúl Ulloa , Trujillo Ortega María Elena 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTWe studied sows (Landrace × Yorkshire line, DanBred Hybrid) to evaluate the possible changes in progesterone receptor (PR) expression in the uterus and ovary caused by different non‐hypophyseal gonadotropins treatments: equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG) and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). Varying concentrations of eCG and hCG were evaluated (Groups 1, 2, 3, 4). PR expression was determined by immunohistochemistry, and labelling intensity was determined by the HScore method. In the ovary, PR expression in the granulosa cells of follicles did not differ significantly between Groups 1 and 2 (p < 0.05) but differed significantly from that in Groups 3 and 4 (p < 0.05), which in turn did not differ from each other. This PR expression pattern was similar across groups in the internal and external theca cells. Conversely, in the uterus, PR expression in the lining epithelium was lower in Group 4 than that in Group 1 (p < 0.05). Increased expression was observed in the endometrial lamina propria in all groups 2 and 4 compared to that in the control group (p < 0.05). Decreased expression was observed in the glandular epithelium and myometrium in Group 4 compared to that in Group 1 (p < 0.05). In the ovary, PR expression in the granulosa and outer and inner theca of the follicles was not significantly different (p < 0.05) between Groups 1 and 2 or Groups 3 and 4; however, the expression in these pairs of groups differed from each other. Thus, changes in PR expression may depend on the concentrations and proportions of exogenous hormones used in the treatments, indicating an alteration in the reproductive process.
The alone team: How an alone mindset affects group processes
Authors: Uziel Liad , Seemann Martina 
Published: February 2025

AbstractBeing alone is a basic and prevalent human experience, yet little is known about its effects on social identity. When alone, social identity may weaken because individuals feel their groups are less valuable or less salient. Conversely, it may strengthen because craving for bonding increases in‐group perceived value. We tested these ideas with five experiments (N = 1312). Study 1, using existing groups, and Study 2, using minimal groups, showed that aloneness (vs. being with others) reduced in‐group identity through its effect on in‐group esteem. In Study 3, this effect was equivalent to the effect observed following social exclusion. Study 4 showed that individuals alone were indifferent in allocating money between in‐group and out‐group members. Last, Study 5 indicated that these effects do not stem from reduced salience of in‐group members when alone. In conclusion, an alone mindset affects social identity by decreasing in‐group esteem, signalling broad social implications for this basic social condition.
The Value of Investor Sophistication
Authors: Fu Chengbo , Jacoby Gady , Lin Nanying , Lu Lei 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTWe introduce the idiosyncratic volatility spread as a novel measure of the stock‐level investor sophistication. Our study reveals a negative relation between investor sophistication and stock returns, particularly for stocks with more binding short‐sale constraints. Importantly, this negative relation cannot be attributed to variables that affect the idiosyncratic volatility–return relation. Our findings hold across different factor models and estimation methods, demonstrating the robustness of the results. Furthermore, we observe that this relation is more pronounced during periods characterized by high investor sentiment, high market uncertainty, and economic contractions. Further tests suggest that investor sophistication introduces heterogeneity in beliefs among investors due to their varying model selection, demonstrating that investor sophistication is not driven solely by disagreement.
Effectiveness of educational interventions for improving healthcare professionals' information literacy: A systematic review
Authors: Lee Mauricette Moling , Lin Xiaowen , Lee Eng Sing , Smith Helen Elizabeth , Tudor Car Lorainne 
Published: February 2025

AbstractBackgroundIt is unclear which educational interventions effectively improve healthcare professionals' information literacy.ObjectivesWe aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of educational interventions for improving the formulation of answerable clinical questions and the search skills of healthcare professionals.MethodsWe followed the Cochrane methodology and reported according to the PRISMA statement. The following databases from inception to November 2022: MEDLINE, Cochrane CENTRAL, EMBASE, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Google Scholar search engine, were searched. Randomised controlled trials and crossover trials on any educational interventions were included. Studies on search tools that are obsolete were excluded.ResultsTen studies that mainly compared the effectiveness of lectures and bedside education to lectures or no intervention for searching of PubMed and/or MEDLINE, were included. There was evidence for improved attitude towards the intervention favouring lecture with self‐directed learning over lecture, bedside education, and computer‐assisted self‐directed learning (RR: 1.14; 95% CI 1.06–1.23; N = 2 studies; 1064 participants; I2 = 0%; moderate certainty evidence). There were limited findings on the knowledge, skills, satisfaction, and behaviour outcomes.ConclusionFuture research should include a wider set of outcomes, be reported better and explore the use of digital technology for delivery of educational interventions. Further research should entail well‐designed trials with relevant outcomes evaluating novel digital‐based educational interventions.