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Exploring the contributing factors to agricultural growth in Kerala: an ARDL investigation of the dynamic relationships
Authors: Valliyangal Amidhali , Mohammed Kasim C 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThis study aims to estimate the growth rate of total agricultural output as well as the output of major crops in Kerala. Additionally, we examine the factors that influence overall agricultural growth in the state.Design/methodology/approachUsing data from 1970 to 2019, the study estimated CAGR of the total agricultural output and output of major crops in Kerala. Further, the ARDL model is estimated to investigate the factors influencing agricultural growth.FindingsAgricultural growth in Kerala has been weak, with food crop production consistently declining. Although commercial crop production initially increased, it has now begun to drop. An econometric analysis identified rainfall, fertilizer consumption and gross cropped area as key long-term factors affecting agricultural output. While rainfall has a negative impact, both fertilizer consumption (0.5%) and gross cropped area (8.89%) positively influence production.Research limitations/implicationsThis study uses proxy variable for agricultural output due to the unavailability of continuous data. Lack of time series data on certain variables such as agricultural credit, public investment and subsidy expenditure limited the inclusion of additional explanatory variables.Originality/valueSeveral studies have examined various aspects of Kerala’s agricultural sector. However, to the best of our knowledge, no research has focused on identifying the key factors driving agricultural growth in the state.
Prioritizing determinants of employees' green behavior in the Indian hotel industry: an analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and fuzzy AHP approach
Authors: Nadeem Rifa , Singh Reeta , Patidar Akshay , Yusliza M. Y. , Ramayah Thurasamy , Azmi Feza Tabassum 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThe objective of the research is to identify and prioritize the key motivators behind the adoption of employees’ green behavior (EGB), particularly in response to growing environmental sustainability concerns within the Indian hotel industry.Design/methodology/approachThe study was conducted in two stages, using a variety of methods. The first phase primarily consists of a systematic review to understand various aspects impacting EGB that leverage environmental sustainability. The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) was used in the second phase to investigate the relative importance of the corresponding EGB dimensions, and the study also considered fuzziness to cater to the uncertainty.FindingsThe paper reveals that among determinants of individual green values, green human resource management (HRM) practices and perceived green organizational support have the highest impact on EGB. However, the study also proposes a conceptual framework consisting of the top-ranked variables.Research limitations/implicationsAs organizations strive to promote environmentally friendly behavior among their employees, it is imperative to examine the factors influencing EGB. This paper employs multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) techniques such as AHP and fuzzy AHP to prioritize these factors, enabling policymakers of the Indian hotel industry to identify and focus on the determinants of EGB effectively.Originality/valueNo previous EGB study has prioritized the determinants of EGB for the Indian hotel industry, and existing research indicates that there is minimal methodological investigation conducted in this particular field, with no prior studies utilizing AHP and fuzzy AHP methodologies. The AHP techniques helps the decision maker to find the best alternative that best suits their goal.
How do the CEO demographic characteristics affect CSR commitment in European firms?
Authors: Jarboui Anis , Bouzouitina Asma 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
The purpose of this paper was to examine the effect of CEO tenure, gender, age and education on corporate social responsibility (CSR) performances, notably their societal and environmental commitment.

Design/methodology/approach
The paper checks the hypotheses on the relationship between CEO demographic characteristics and CSR categories. Feasible Generalized Least Square was performed on a sample of 215 European firm-year-observations indexed on STOXX Europe 600 Index from 2014 to 2021.

Findings
Results provide strong evidence that CEO characteristics are significantly and positively associated with corporate social and environmental performance. The findings specify that CEOs in their early years of service and firms led by female CEOs invest more in social and environmental activities. The authors also found that older CEO age and higher educational level are positively related to CSR categories.

Practical implications
Drawn on upper echelons theory, this study suggests that strategic environmental and social decisions in the firm are significantly influenced by the CEO’s demographic characteristics.

Originality/value
This paper provides a comprehensive picture by inculcating different CEO characteristics and CSR categories (product responsibility, community and human rights, emission reduction, product innovation and resource reduction) in European companies.
“Young People Come to Youth Workers First”: A Mixed Methods Evaluation of the Role of Youth Workers in Youth Psychosis Detection
Authors: Gusciute Gabriele , Hassab Errasoul Ahmed , Naughton Sean , Gaynor Keith , Turner Niall , Clarke Mary 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTIntroductionReducing the duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) is a cornerstone of effective early intervention for psychosis (EIP) services. Delays in help seeking are a significant component of DUP, particularly among youth. Given their role as trusted adults in young people's lives, youth workers are uniquely positioned to play a role in early detection networks. However, their views regarding this remain largely unexamined.AimThis study aimed to explore youth workers' perspectives on identifying and responding to psychosis in youth and the training needed to support them in this role.MethodsA sequential‐independent mixed methods design was employed. A brief questionnaire was given to youth workers (n = 86) who attended a 1‐day EIP training session, followed by semi‐structured interviews with a subset of participants (n = 10) 3 months later.ResultsMost participants (98.8%) expressed confidence in recognising psychosis; however, stigma and challenging relationships with mental health services emerged as systemic barriers. Although most participants (98.8%) found the EIP training relevant to their role, they suggested it should form part of a broader mental health curriculum. There was a clear consensus among participants that such training is necessary and should be accessible, practical and actionable.ConclusionYouth workers are uniquely positioned in identifying and supporting young people at risk of psychosis, and this study underscores their willingness to take on this role. To best support them, training efforts should focus on trans‐diagnostic approaches that enhance mental health literacy, address systemic barriers and promote multidisciplinary partnerships.
Beyond the Smile: Exploring the Mental Well‐Being of Dental Students Across Institutions
Authors: Ali Kamran , Zahra Daniel , Bashir Ulfat , Raja Hina Zafar , Sana Usman , Shakoor Asma , Khalid Mariya , Mansoor Amna , Raja Mahwish 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTIntroductionA high frequency of mental issues has been reported amongst dental students in recent years. The aim of this study was to explore the frequency of depression, stress, and anxiety amongst undergraduate dental students in a developing country and identify factors which may contribute to the poor mental health of dental students.Materials and MethodsAfter obtaining ethical approval, undergraduate dental students from 14 dental institutions were invited to participate in an online study. Data were collected using two globally validated scales for screening mental health. The survey inventory also included two open‐ended items and was administered using Google forms.ResultsComplete responses were received from 639 participants, which included 71.67% (n = 458) females and 28.33% (n = 181) males. The overall response rate was 43%. The modal age group was 18–21‐year‐olds (63.54%, n = 406), followed by 22–25‐year‐olds (35.52%, n = 227). The mean score on PHQ‐9 was 10.37 (SD ± 6.13) and 48.67% of participants showed moderate to severe depression. The mean DASS–21 score was 20.81 (SD ± 14.64) and 48.21% of participants were screened positively for moderate to extremely severe depression, 49.30% for moderate to extremely severe anxiety, and 30.36% of participants showed features of moderate to extremely severe stress. Significantly positive correlations were observed for the whole sample and demographic factors for participant scores on PHQ‐9 for Depression, and Depression, Anxiety, and Stress scores on DASS‐21. Academic workload, social interactions, personal factors, academic environment, and financial difficulties were reported as the main causes of poor mental health.DiscussionThis study shows a high prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress amongst undergraduate dental students in a country with a unique socio‐cultural landscape. The study also identified underlying factors which adversely affect the mental health of dental students and provides recommendations to address these challenges.
Placement of Acidified Biowastes: Unveiling Abiotic and Biotic Effects on Soil P Dynamics Using 18O as a Tracer
Authors: Sica Pietro , Rieckmann Maria Monrad , Álvarez Salas Mario , Magid Jakob , Tamburini Federica 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTPlacement and acidification can improve phosphorus (P) availability from biowastes. However, little is known about how the placement of acidified biowastes affects biotic and abiotic processes in the soil. Thus, we selected two biowastes: digestate solid fraction (DSF) and meat and bone meal (MBM). Both were applied in their untreated and acidified forms. We hypothesised that the acidification would affect biotic and abiotic processes and, consequently, the P dynamics in the soil. All fertilisers were incubated for 12 days to evaluate abiotic and biotic processes in the placement zone and in the adjacent soil. Assessments included resin‐extractable P (resin P) and microbial P contents and δ18O values at different distances from the placement zone. Microbial respiration was also measured. Acidification significantly increased P release for DSF and MBM. The soil resin P content of acidified biowastes was larger even at greater distances (10–12 mm). For untreated MBM, soil resin P was significantly larger than the negative control up to 4 mm from the placement zone (50–60 mg kg−1). For this treatment, microbial P was relatively increased even at greater distances (150 mg kg−1 at 6–8 mm). Acidification suppressed microbial activity and resulted in lower respiration rates for both MBM and DSF. In addition to that, our results showed a significant correlation between 18O incorporation into microbial P and microbial respiration. Thus, the greater the microbial activity, the more P is biologically cycled in the microbial biomass. However, no correlation was found between respiration and 18O incorporation into resin P. These results may indicate an insufficient incubation time for microbes to release P into the soil and/or the co‐occurrence of abiotic processes which are not exchanging oxygen between water and phosphate (e.g., desorption). We conclude that for untreated MBM, biotic processes may be the main driver of P movement in the soil. In the case of acidified biowaste, diffusion is the main process moving the P in the soil. This research shows that acidifying biowastes like DSF and MBM boosts P availability through abiotic processes. These findings suggest that acidification can enhance nutrient use efficiency and improve soil fertility. However, further studies are needed to assess the long‐term effects on microbial communities and soil health.
Just Hang On: Australian Gall Midges Suspend Themselves on Spider Silk Without Becoming Entangled
Authors: Gould John , Reynolds Luke 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTSpider silk is a versatile material that is exploited by its creators, but potentially also by other animals once deposited into the environment. In this study, we report on gall midges from the family Cecidomyiidae in Australia exploiting spider silk as roosting sites. Across two distant locations in New South Wales, Australia, we observed adult midges suspended motionless on aerial lines by their front pair of legs yet able to liberate themselves when disturbed. The benefit of using silk as a resting surface may include a reduction in predation risk by terrestrial and aerial predators that cannot reach individuals suspended in the air. This does not appear to be associated with an increased risk of predation by the silk‐owners, given that the silk exploited for roosting is not part of aerial webs or capture threads that are sticky. Our observations complement those of gall midges from other continents that show an invertebrate actively exploiting the extended phenotype of a spider, which is an unexpected relationship between these animal types where one is typically the prey of the other. The capacity to suspend on silk lines may require certain silk line orientations or web architectures, constraining midges to exploit the extended phenotype of specific types of spiders.
Fracture Toughness of Ti‐6Al‐4V and Ti‐6Al‐4V ELI Alloys Fabricated by Electron Beam Melting With Different Orientation and Positions
Authors: Niñerola Rubén , Giner Eugenio 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTThis paper provides an analysis of the change in fracture toughness of Ti‐6Al‐4V and Ti‐6Al‐4V ELI alloys caused by electron beam melting process. This additive manufacturing technology shows a characteristic metallographic formation: a columnar grain oriented parallel to the building direction that produces an anisotropic mechanical behavior. We present an evaluation of how the microstructural gradient affects mechanical properties, in different orientations and positions in the bottom zone of the manufacturing region. Fracture toughness was analyzed in four orientations, two parallel and two perpendicular to beta columnar grains. Microstructural and mechanical changes are associated with the thermal gradient in the powder bed which produces a cooling rate gradient. Microstructural characteristics vary with respect to vertical position, decreasing hardness and increasing fracture toughness with height. Crack propagation is strongly influenced by the alpha grain boundary. Chemical analyses have been carried out to determine the level of interstitial elements.
MATN1‐AS1 Promotes Tumour Metastasis and Sunitinib Resistance via E2F2 in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Xiao Haibing , Fei Mintian , Xu Qili , Gao Yu , Feng Rui , Liang Chaozhao , Wang Baojun , Li Haolin 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTIt has become increasingly recognised that MATN1‐AS1 is involved in multiple tumour development. The role of MATN1‐AS1 in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), however, is still largely unrecognised. This study investigated the molecular functions of MATN1‐AS1 in promoting ccRCC metastasis and sunitinib resistance. MATN1‐AS1 was found to be mainly located in the cytoplasm and was upregulated in ccRCC, and a positive association was seen between greater levels of MATN1‐AS1 expression and worse clinical outcomes. Downregulating MATN1‐AS1 significantly hindered cell proliferation, migration, invasion and epithelial‐mesenchymal transition (EMT). MATN1‐AS1 promoted tumour growth and metastasis in vivo. Mechanismly, MATN1‐AS1 targeted microRNA miR‐214‐5p, thereby upregulating E2F2 and promoting E2F2‐mediated EMT. We discovered that MATN1‐AS1 also promoted sunitinib resistance via E2F2 in vitro. Collectively, our research uncovered the protumor characteristics of MATN1‐AS1 and suggested it as a therapeutic target for reverse sunitinib resistance in ccRCC.
The association between dual filial piety and life satisfaction: A meta‐analysis
Authors: Zheng Wang , Xi Juzhe , Huang Taian , Xu Yueying 
Published: February 2025

AbstractFilial piety, as an important value and social norm, influences individual well‐being. However, previous studies have shown inconsistencies regarding the relationship between filial piety and life satisfaction. Based on the dual filial piety model, this meta‐analysis aimed to thoroughly assess the relationship between dual filial piety, which includes reciprocal filial piety (RFP) and authoritative filial piety (AFP), and life satisfaction. Through a systematic literature search, a total of 21 studies with 11,775 participants and 40 effect sizes were identified. Our results indicated a significant positive association between both RFP and AFP and life satisfaction. In addition, several moderating factors, including age, year of publication, and geographic region, were found to influence these relationships. These insights are particularly relevant for family scientists, researchers, and professionals, providing evidence‐based guidance for enhancing interventions focused on familial relationships and individual well‐being across diverse cultural contexts.
Expected value, to a point: Moral decision‐making under background uncertainty
Authors: Tarsney Christian 
Published: February 2025

AbstractExpected value maximization gives plausible guidance for moral decision‐making under uncertainty in many situations. But it has unappetizing implications in ‘Pascalian’ situations involving tiny probabilities of extreme outcomes. This paper shows, first, that under realistic levels of ‘background uncertainty’ about sources of value independent of one's present choice, a widely accepted and apparently innocuous principle—stochastic dominance—requires that prospects be ranked by the expected value of their consequences in most ordinary choice situations. But second, this implication does not hold when differences in expected value are driven by tiny probabilities of extreme outcomes. Stochastic dominance therefore lets us draw a surprisingly principled line between ‘ordinary’ and ‘Pascalian’ situations, providing a powerful justification for de facto expected value maximization in the former context while permitting deviations in the latter. Drawing this distinction is incompatible with an in‐principle commitment to maximizing expected value, but does not require too much departure from decision‐theoretic orthodoxy: it is compatible, for instance, with the view that moral agents must maximize the expectation of a utility function that is an increasing function of moral value.
Dynamics Analysis for Diffusive Resource‐Consumer Model With Nonlocal Discrete Memory
Authors: Wu Haihui , Shen Xiaoqin , Wang Aili , Li Qian 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTIn this paper, based on the importance of consumer memory on spatial resource distribution, we propose a novel consumer‐resource model that incorporates nonlocal discrete memory. By conducting thorough bifurcation and stability analysis, we determine the conditions for the occurrence of Hopf and Turing bifurcations and reveal a unique dynamic phenomenon termed Turing–Hopf bifurcation, which is uncommon in models without nonlocal discrete memory. We also show that as the memory delay increases, both the spatially nonhomogeneous periodic and steady‐state solutions may vanish, and the unstable positive homogeneous steady state may regain stability. Furthermore, leveraging the theory of normal forms, we derive a new effective algorithm to determine the direction and stability of Hopf bifurcation in a model where the diffusion component incorporates an integral term with delay. In addition, we perform numerical simulations to validate our theoretical findings, particularly to assess the direction and stability of the delay‐induced mode‐1 Hopf bifurcation. Our new method is used for this purpose, and the results have been confirmed by rigorous numerical analysis.
The Effects of Prebiotic Supplementation on Markers of Exercise-Induced Gastrointestinal Syndrome in Response to Exertional Heat Stress
Authors: Rauch Christopher E. , Henningsen Kayla , Martinez Isabel , Young Pascale , Mika Alice , Huschtscha Zoya , McCubbin Alan , Henry Rebecca , Anderson Doville , Costa Ricardo J.S. 
Published: February 2025

Exercise perturbs various aspects of gastrointestinal integrity and function, which may lead to performance impeding gastrointestinal symptoms (GIS) and/or precipitate clinical issues warranting medical management. This study aimed to determine the impact of prebiotic supplementation on gastrointestinal integrity and functional status in response to exertional heat stress (EHS). Sixteen endurance athletes completed two trials of 3-hr running at 60% in 30 °C at baseline (T1) and following an 8-week supplementation period (T2), with 16 g/day prebiotic (PREBIOTIC) or matched placebo (PLACEBO). Blood samples were collected pre-EHS and post-EHS and in recovery for determination of stress response (cortisol), intestinal epithelial injury (intestinal fatty acid binding protein), bacterial endotoxemia (sCD14), and systemic inflammation (C-reactive protein). GIS and feeding tolerance variables were assessed throughout the EHS. Orocecal transit time was determined via a lactulose challenge given at 2.5 hr into EHS. Plasma cortisol (combined mean: +252 ng/ml), intestinal fatty acid binding protein (+800 pg/ml), and sCD14 (+487 ng/ml) concentrations increased in response to EHS in T1 (p ≤ .05), but not for C-reactive protein (+0.8 μg/ml; p > .05), in both PREBIOTIC and PLACEBO. PREBIOTIC supplementation resulted in a blunted intestinal fatty acid binding protein response on T2 (+316 pg/ml) compared with an increase (+1,001 ng/ml) in PLACEBO (p = .005). Lower sCD14 was observed at T2 (2,799 ng/ml) versus T1 (3,246 ng/ml) in PREBIOTIC only (p = .039). No intervention effects were observed for C-reactive protein. No difference within or between PREBIOTIC and PLACEBO at T1 and T2 was observed for orocecal transit time, GIS, and feeding tolerance. In conclusion, 8 weeks of prebiotic supplementation modestly attenuates EHS associated perturbations to intestinal integrity, but does not further impair gastrointestinal transit and/or exacerbate EHS associated GIS or feeding tolerance.
Fluctuating Running Speed During 10-km Running Elevates Physiological Strain
Authors: Sumi Daichi , Takii Yasuho , Abe Satoru , Sakaguchi Masanori 
Published: February 2025

Purpose: Although it is anecdotally believed that fluctuating running speed during competition has a negative impact on running performance, its influence on physiological strain remains unclear. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of fluctuating running speed during 10-km running on physiological strain compared with constant running speed. Methods: Ten male endurance runners completed 2 trials on different days, consisting of either fluctuating (FLU) or constant (CON) running speed during 10-km running on a treadmill. In the CON trial, running speed was constant at 80% of maximal oxygen uptake (), while running speed fluctuated between 75% and 85% of in the FLU trial. Blood lactate levels were evaluated before and after running. Moreover, oxygen uptake () and expired minute ventilation () were measured with running. Results: The time to complete 10-km running was the same between the 2 trials (FLU 38.6 [5.1] min, CON 38.6 [5.1] min). The FLU trial showed greater exercise-induced blood lactate elevation compared with the CON trial (FLU 4.5 [1.5] mmol/L, CON 2.9 [1.4] mmol/L). The mean values of (FLU 48.6 [3.5] mL·kg−1·min−1, CON 47.1 [3.6] mL·kg−1·min−1) and (FLU 95 [14] L/min, CON 87 [11] L/min) during running were significantly higher in the FLU trial than in the CON trial. Conclusion: Fluctuating running speed elevated physiological strain compared with constant running speed during 10-km running, even if the time to complete 10-km running was the same.