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Invasion genomics uncover complex introduction patterns of the globally invasive whitefly, Bemisia tabaciMED
Authors: Li Hongran , Wang Jicheng , Peng Yan , Guo Chenliang , Qu Wanmei , Yang Nan , Zhu Yongzhe , Jeong Inhong , Li Xianchun , Ghanim Murad , Xiao Yutao , Zhang Youjun , Chu Dong 
Published: July 2023

AbstractAimThe sweet potato whitefly, Bemisia tabaci MED is a globally invasive species that causes serious economic damage to agroecosystems. Despite the significant threat it poses to agricultural and economic crops worldwide, the global perspective of the invasion patterns and genetic mechanisms contributing to the success of this notorious pest is still poorly understood. The objective of this research was to enhance genome and population genetic analyses to better understand the intricate invasion patterns of B. tabaci MED.LocationSamples were collected in native (Spain, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, and Israel) and invaded regions (China, South Korea and North America).MethodsWe first assembled a chromosome‐scale reference genome of B. tabaci MED and then employed the restriction site‐associated 2b‐RAD method to genotype over 20,000 high‐quality single‐nucleotide polymorphisms from 29 geographical populations.ResultsA reference genome of B. tabaci MED, with a size of 637.47 Mb, was available. The majority of the assembled sequences (99%) were anchored onto 10 linkage groups, with an N50 size of 58.76 Mb, representing a significant improvement over previous whitefly genome assemblies. We identified rapidly expanded gene families and positively selected genes, probably contributing to successful invasion and rapid adaptation to the new environment. Population genomics analysis showed that three highly differentiated genetic groups were formed, and complex and extensive gene flow occurred across the Mediterranean populations. The genetic admixture patterns in East Asia populations were distinct from those in North America, indicating that they had different source populations.ConclusionsThe high‐quality, chromosome‐scale genome of B. tabaci MED offered opportunities for more comprehensive genome‐wide studies and provided solid foundation to the complex introduction events and the differential invasiveness of B. tabaci MED worldwide.
Government‐led e‐commerce expansion project and rural household income: Evidence and mechanisms
Authors: Chen Shiyi , Liu Wanlin , Song Hong , Zhang Qing 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThis paper examines the impacts of a government‐led e‐commerce expansion project on household income. We find that the project has led to increases in rural household income. The positive impacts are more prominent for lower‐income rural households. The income‐increasing effects are driven by the reduction in information search costs and transportation costs. The provision of complementary interventions for e‐commerce, such as promoting the internet‐related skills of farmers and the expansion of formal financial credit support is also important for the program's success. The results provide policy implications for the design and implementation of government‐led e‐commerce policies in developing economies.
Lake depth alters the trajectory of ontogenetic niche shifts in Eurasian perch (Perca fluviatilis) in small lakes
Authors: Trudeau Ashley , Mehner Thomas , Klefoth Thomas , Matern Sven , Nikolaus Robert , Arlinghaus Robert 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe trophic niche of aquatic generalist predators is influenced by ontogeny, habitat characteristics, availability and type of prey, and competitive interactions. Many interrelated lake characteristics influence the availability of prey and may thereby impact foraging niches and the trajectory of ontogenetic niche shifts. Our work uses Eurasian perch (Perca fluviatilis) as a model species to examine the correlation of multiple lake and fish community characteristics with the size‐dependency of perch populations' realised trophic niche. We used carbon and nitrogen stable isotopes to correlate the changes in perch trophic position across a gradient of total lengths in seven gravel pit lakes that differed in lake morphology, habitat heterogeneity, productivity, structural complexity, and fish community composition. Perch populations in lakes with more shallow‐water habitat reached a higher trophic position at smaller sizes than perch in deeper lakes. However, the changes in trophic position with increasing size were less pronounced compared to perch from deeper lakes. Large individuals from the latter perch populations ultimately achieved higher mean trophic positions compared to fish from shallow lakes. Perch in lakes with more shallow‐water habitat may, therefore, achieve lower rates of piscivory because of higher relative availability of macroinvertebrates or greater competition with zooplanktivores. Our results suggest that large, piscivorous perch are more likely to develop in deeper lakes, and that these changes in perch trophic position across ontogeny are more strongly related to the depth of lakes than to the type of structured habitat in the littoral zone.
Collaborative plasma biomarkers for Parkinson disease development and progression: A cross‐sectional and longitudinal study
Authors: Jiao Yang , Zhu Xue , Zhou Xinyi , Li Yuanyuan , Zhou Liche , Zhao Aonan , Luo Ningdi , Niu Mengyue , Liu Jun 
Published: July 2023

AbstractBackground and purposeRelying on a single biomarker for early diagnosis of Parkinson disease (PD) may not yield accurate results. We aimed to assess the combined diagnostic value of multiple biomarkers, including plasma CCL2, plasma CXCL12, and plasma neuronal exosomal α‐synuclein (α‐syn) for early stage PD diagnosis and their predictive value in PD progression.MethodsThis study included both cross‐sectional and longitudinal designs. The CCL2, CXCL12, and neuronal exosomal α‐syn levels were analyzed in 50 healthy controls (HCs) and 50 early stage PD patients. Then, a prospective follow‐up of 30 early stage PD patients was performed.ResultsIn early stage PD, we observed a significant increase in CCL2, CXCL12, and plasma neuronal exosomal α‐syn compared to HCs (p < 0.05). Utilizing a combined diagnostic approach of CCL2, CXCL12, and α‐syn significantly improved the area under the curve (AUC = 0.89, p < 0.001). Spearman correlation analysis revealed that CCL2 levels were correlated with PD clinical stage and autonomic symptoms (p < 0.05). CXCL12 levels were associated with nonmotor symptoms (p < 0.05). Plasma neuronal exosomal α‐syn levels were connected to the clinical stage, motor symptoms, and nonmotor symptoms in early stage PD (p < 0.01). In the longitudinal cohort, the Cox regression analysis showed that high CCL2 levels were associated with motor progression after a mean follow‐up of 24 months.ConclusionsOur study suggested that the combined measurement of plasma CCL2, CXCL12, and neuronal exosomal α‐syn can improve early stage PD diagnosis, and CCL2 may serve as a prognostic marker for PD progression.
Social messages toward women living with spouses who have alcohol use disorder
Authors: Sobol‐Goldberg Shira , Izhaki Rotem , Gavriel‐Fried Belle 
Published: July 2023

AbstractObjectiveThis study explored the perceptions, lived experiences, and coping approaches of women who live with spouses who have alcohol use disorder (AUD) in response to implicit and explicit messages from professionals and others in their environment.BackgroundWomen who live with a spouse with AUD are affected by their spouses' behavior and experience high levels of mental stress. These women are viewed as problem‐solvers and rescuers, on the one hand, or as enablers and “codependents” on the other. These attitudes may reflect society's ideas of women's gender‐related caretaking role.MethodSemistructured interviews were conducted with 12 women whose spouses had a diagnosis of lifetime AUD.ResultsContent analysis yielded three themes regarding the kinds of messages the women received: responsible and guilty, distanced and silenced, and reinforced and supported. The women indicated internalization of these messages and expressed they felt guilty, ashamed, and excluded, but in some cases, strengthened.ConclusionSociety and the people around these women bear responsibility for the negative images they internalize.ImplicationsAwareness of the implicit and explicit messages conveyed to these women is needed. Specific interventions should be designed to validate their difficulties and support them.
The home state effect: How subnational governments shape climate coalitions
Authors: Meckling Jonas , Trachtman Samuel 
Published: July 2023

AbstractOrganized business interests often seek to block public interest regulations. But whether firms oppose regulation depends on institutional context. We argue that, in federal systems, sub‐national policies and politics can have a home state effect on firms' national policy preferences and the lobbying coalitions they join. State policies that force firms to absorb regulatory cost can reduce the marginal cost of national policies, leading to preference shifts. In addition, firms regulated at the state level have incentives to strategically align with their state governments to avoid future regulatory cost. We test our argument in the context of U.S. climate politics, matching original data on the positions of electric utilities toward the Clean Power Plan and data on ad hoc coalition membership with data measuring state policy stringency and state government positions. Quantitative evidence is consistent with hypotheses: both state policies and state politics influence utilities' positions on national climate policy. Qualitative evidence from elite interviews helps clarify the roles of different mechanisms. Our findings underscore the importance of sub‐national governments in shaping national lobbying coalitions.
Strategies for Bioremediation of Soil from an Industrial Site Exposed to Chlorinated and Nitroaromatic Compounds
Authors: Melo Natanna , Araújo Sofia Pimentel , de Paula Queiroz Kraus Suzana , Lomheim Line , Quintero Paola Barreto , Mack Elizabeth Erin , Edwards Elizabeth A. , Spain Jim , Gavazza Savia 
Published: July 2023

AbstractAs technological advances allow the development of new products, the number of synthetic chemical compounds released into the soil, surface water and groundwater increases, posing a threat to the environment. Therefore, treatability studies to improve bioremediation strategies (biostimulation and bioaugmentation) were applied to samples of soil containing nitro and chlorinated aromatic compounds from a former chemical manufacturing site in Brazil. Native microorganisms were stimulated to degrade compounds including dichloroanilines, dichloronitrobenzenes, 2‐chloronitrobenzene, and 1,2‐chlorobenzene, through oxygen exposure and pH (6.0‐8.4) and moisture content (13‐23%) adjustments. For the inoculation of soil samples, a culture enriched from site groundwater was developed. The aeration alone stimulated the indigenous microbes to degrade some of the compounds. However, reinoculation with an enriched culture and moisture content adjustment increased the attenuation rates by 3.6 and 1.4 times, respectively. The pH values in the range of 7.6 and 8.4 seem not to harm microbes' activity and moisture content higher than 16% is recommended to enhance biodegradation. Based on the findings, it is likely that natural attenuation is happening in aerobic zones at the site. Results indicate both bioremediation strategies (biostimulation and bioaugmentation through reinoculation with enriched culture mainly composed of organisms from the Diaphorobacter genus) are promising strategies to enhance bioremediation. However, considering the applicability of the strategies on a field scale, further experiments will broaden the understanding of biodegradability of compounds, such as their inhibitory effects when in higher concentration (>150 mg/kg), individually or combined.
Dissolvable shower gel tablets with enhanced skin benefits
Authors: Huanbutta Kampanart , Sripirom Patcharapa , Phetthong Panthawat , Thalerngkiatsiri Pimnipa , Kabthong Ngamsil , Sangnim Tanikan , Sriamornsak Pornsak 
Published: July 2023

AbstractObjectiveThe excessive use of plastic packaging, even though it is possible to recycle it, is one of the main causes of global warming. In this study, dissolvable shower gel tablets for multiple uses have been developed in order to reduce the use of fresh plastic packaging.MethodsThe appropriate ratio of two surfactants, cocoyl glutamic acid (CGA) and sodium coco sulphate (SCS), was optimized using design of experiments. Additionally, skin hydration of the emollient either omega oil or glycerine was taken into account when determining its concentration. After that, powdered shower gel formulations were made and tested for their properties, including cleaning power, and foamability. On 30 human volunteers, the effects of reconstituted shower gel on skin redness, cleaning effectiveness and overall satisfaction were evaluated.ResultsThe study found that, when cleaning power and foam height were taken into account, the proper surfactant ratio was 7.5:0 (SCS:CGA). The 5% glycerine shower gel formula demonstrated significantly greater skin hydration than other formulas. The in vivo study's findings demonstrated that there was no statistically significant difference between selected formulas (5% glycerine and 2.5% omega oil) in terms of cleaning ability. Comparing both formulas to the control, neither showed any skin redness. Additionally, it was discovered that the developed products were much more effective at cleaning and easier to use when washing for the volunteers than regular liquid soap. Overall satisfaction and the moisturizing feel were not significantly different among all products.ConclusionThe formula with 7.5% SCS and 5% glycerine is said to be the best one for both cleaning ability and moisturizing effect. These findings suggest that dissolvable shower gel tablets with enhanced skin benefits could offer a promising innovation in the personal care industry.
In the melting pot of web‐crawled texts: The challenges of extracting English words from Croatian corpora
Authors: Čolakovac Jasmina Jelčić , Borucinsky Mirjana 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe focus of this paper are English words and phrases used in Croatian which, unlike loanwords, have not undergone major adaptations at the orthographic, phonetic, or other levels apart from being influenced by the inflectional system of the recipient language. A list of English words in Croatian corpora was compiled using automatic algorithm extraction, corpus query language inSketch Engine, and manual word list evaluation with the end goal of publishing the first comprehensive online database of English words in Croatian. TheENGRIcorpus of Croatian was created by web crawling procedure and used together with the existing CroatianhrWaC 2.2 RFTaggercorpus to produce a list of English words and phrases. In this paper, word list compilation issues are discussed in relation to both general issues encountered in the study of interlingual lexical types (such as false cognates, antonomasia, and polysemy) as well as Croatian‐specific language properties such as its inflectional system and diacritical marks. In conclusion, we propose that manual evaluation is an indispensable method and a necessary complement to computational linguistic tools in the creation of word lists and databases of foreign words in other languages.
Relational dynamics in information technology outsourcing: An integrative review and future research directions
Authors: Ngah Elvis , Tjemkes Brian , Dekker Henri 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThis paper reviews the literature on relational dynamics in information technology outsourcing (ITO) relationships, a type of interorganizational relationship (IOR) between client and vendor firms that can vary considerably in complexity. While relational dynamics are understood to reflect changes in an IOR ex‐post contract which can substantially influence relationship performance and development, prior IOR research is limited in its conceptualization. The extensive ITO literature offers fertile ground for exploring this limitation but has advanced different conceptualizations and is fragmented in empirical findings, which warrants a systematic assessment. We conduct an integrative review of 127 peer‐reviewed empirical studies to enhance our understanding of the constituents of relational dynamics. The findings reveal that relational dynamics involve the occurrence and management of tensions within and across four relationship development stages (transactional, strategic, transformational, and termination). For each stage and between stages, we identify the main tension, the firms’ strategies to manage the tension, and the outcomes. Based on these findings, we develop an integrative framework that offers a comprehensive and multifaceted conceptualization of relational dynamics, revealing that as ITO arrangements progress (or regress), partner firms are confronted with structural and transitional tensions inherent in relationship stability and instability. Based on this framework, we offer future directions for developing a more comprehensive understanding of relational dynamics in ITO and, more broadly, IORs.
Improving health care efficiency one click at a time
Authors: Bacchi Stephen , Kovoor Joshua , Gupta Aashray , Tan Sheryn , Sherbon Tony , Bersten Andrew , O'Callaghan Patrick G. , Chan Weng O. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractComputers are an integral component of modern hospitals. Mouse clicks are currently inherent to this use of computers. However, mouse clicks are not instantaneous. These clicks may be associated with significant costs. Estimated costs associated with 10 additional clicks per day for 20 000 staff exceed AU$500 000 annually. Workflow modifications that increase clicks should weigh the potential benefits of such changes against these costs. Future investigation of strategies to reduce low‐value clicks may provide an avenue for health care savings.
Nurses’ experiences of perceiving violence and abuse of women in Saudi Arabia: A phenomenological study
Authors: Alshammari Alkadi , Evans Catrin , Mcgarry Julie 
Published: July 2023

AbstractAimTo explore the practices, understanding, and experiences of nurses and nursing students about domestic violence and abuse in Saudi Arabia.BackgroundDomestic violence and abuse is a well‐known public health issue and a clear violation of human rights resulting in detrimental effects on women's health.IntroductionSocietal and cultural barriers in Saudi Arabia limit women's rights and disclosure of violence within marriage and families, preventing access to health care and support. There are few reports of this phenomenon in Saudi Arabia.MethodsWe used a hermeneutic phenomenological approach to acquire in‐depth insights into nurses’ perceptions and experiences regarding domestic violence and abuse. Eighteen nurses and student nurses were recruited from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, using convenience sampling. Data were gathered between October 2017 and February 2018 through in‐depth semistructured interviews, organized using NVivo 12 and analyzed manually to identify consistent themes. This study adhered to the consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research.FindingsAn overarching concept of “being disempowered” was identified, which was present at three levels: a lack of nurses’ professional preparation, insufficient organizational structures and processes, and wider social and cultural components.ConclusionThis study provides an in‐depth account of nurses’ practices, understanding, and experiences of domestic violence and abuse, highlighting the sensitivity and difficulties of addressing the problem in hospitals across Saudi Arabia and potentially other similar countries.ImplicationsThe study's findings will inform the development of nursing education and practice in Saudi Arabia, as well as pave the way toward formulating effective strategies with needed modifications in curriculum, organizations, policy, procedures, and laws.
Understanding the sustainable banking practices: Empirical evidence from an emerging economy
Authors: Gautam Vikas 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe objective of the current study was to design and test a conceptual framework for examining the drivers of customer intentions to use sustainable banking practices and services. This research applied the theory of planned behaviour, adding environmental knowledge (ENK) as a construct in addition to its fundamental variables. The primary data was acquired using a field survey method from a cross‐sectional sample of 207 Indian bank customers. Covariance‐based structural equation modelling technique was employed to test the study model. The findings demonstrated that one's attitude towards sustainable banking services is significantly influenced by one's ENK. No evidence of a significant mediation function for attitude towards sustainable banking services was found, which would have provided empirical support for the indirect relationship between ENK and purchase intentions. The findings also confirmed that purchasing intentions had a significant impact on actual behaviour. In particular, female bank customers showed higher levels of effects of consumer perceived efficacy and control over availability on buy intentions. The findings imply that bank managers should employ a sensible combination of old and modern communication channels to emphasize the value of a pollution‐free environment to the public.
A decomposition algorithm for multi‐item production planning with independent random demand
Authors: Kafiabad Shayan Tavakoli , Zanjani Masoumeh Kazemi , Nourelfath Mustapha 
Published: July 2023

AbstractProduction planning in a multiproduct setting where the demands for different items are independent random variables that are also featured with a dynamic behavior over the planning horizon is a challenging task. With a particular focus on maintenance facilities, this study proposes a multistage stochastic programming (MSP) model for operations planning under independent random demand of faulty components in the modular‐structured devices (e.g., gas turbines) received for repair and overhaul services. A Lagrangian relaxation‐based decomposition heuristic is also developed to efficiently solve the problem for real‐size instances. This heuristic relies on decomposing the MSP model into submodels corresponding to component STs and coordinating them via a subgradient algorithm to obtain a high‐quality feasible solution. Our numerical experiments conducted on a range of problem instances endorse the significant value of incorporating demand uncertainty and the effectiveness of the proposed solution methodology in overcoming computational complexity.