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Can simple household assistive products enhance the self-care of health and well-being?
Authors: Nachiappan Nitish , Ward Sophie , Chockalingam Nachiappan , Chambers Ruth 
Published: March 2023

PurposeThe ageing population is a global phenomenon that is occurring in many countries around the world, including the UK. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the proportion of the UK population aged 65 years and over is projected to increase, reaching 25% by 2045. This increase will have a significant impact on a range of social and economic issues. One of the ways to reduce this impact is to improve self-care.Design/methodology/approachThe availability of simple assistive devices can facilitate physical activity and help complete daily living activities. These devices can also help in the self-management of long-term health and well-being. To encourage self-care, it is essential to create awareness about these assistive products. Simple assistive products such as shoe horns, magnifying glasses or a sphygmomanometer that are readily available to buy from shops were grouped into four boxes or kits. The authors provided these simple devices to 175 community-dwelling older adults in deprived areas and followed them up via a phone survey after 4–6 weeks.FindingsThe authors recorded overall positive feedback on individual products and the kit. The results indicate that there was a sense of empowerment and ability by the recipients to take control of their health and well-being and management of their health condition using items contained in the kit provided.Practical implicationsThe study results show that simple assistive products empower older adults to self-care and can provide a positive impact on their activities of daily living.Originality/valuePrevious studies have shown that regular exercise can enhance both physical and mental abilities and reverse certain chronic health issues. Simple household devices can aid in increasing physical activity. This work highlights how these devices enable older adults to take care of themselves, with a focus on capturing their personal perspectives and experiences.
The dilemma of millennial Muslims towards financial management: an Islamic financial literacy perspective
Authors: Osman Ismah , Syed Alwi Sharifah Faigah , Rehman Mohsin Abdur , Muda Ruhaini , Hassan Faridah , Hassan Rohail , Abdullah Hasni 
Published: March 2023

Purpose
This study aims to empirically investigate the pathway to financial management behavioural intentions (FMBI) from Islamic perspectives, through dimensions of Islamic financial literacy (IFL; Islamic financial knowledge [IFK], financial skills [FS] and self-efficacy [SE]) based on an extension to the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) model.

Design/methodology/approach
Data was collected via a self-administered questionnaire by 300 millennials (Muslims) working in Malaysia. Structural equation modelling was used for data analysis purposes by using SmartPLS.

Findings
The results present the positive and significant influence of IFK on financial attitude (FA), FS on the elements of FA, subjective norm (SN), perceived behavioural control (PBC) and perceived moral obligation (PMO), SE on FA, FS on the elements of FA, SN and PBC. Furthermore, PBC and PMO were strong predictors of FMBI from an Islamic standpoint.

Originality/value
The findings successfully contribute to the theoretical extension of the TPB model via dimensions of IFL (IFK, FS and SE) as predictors of FA, SNs, PBC and PMO. Besides, this study provides some new insights of millennial Muslims concerning IFL and financial management from Islamic beliefs.
The desire of prestigious audit committee chairs: what are the benefits for financial reporting quality?
Authors: Broye Géraldine , Johannes Pauline 
Published: March 2023

Purpose
This study aims to examine how the prestige of audit committee (AC) chairpersons influences earnings management.

Design/methodology/approach
The sample contains 1,973 firm-year observations of French listed firms for the period 2007–2018. The authors examine the status of AC chairs and CEOs by focusing on the French business elite system. This study tests the association between AC chairs’ (relative) status and the level of earnings management using measures of accrual earnings management and real earnings management (REM).

Findings
The results of this study do not show that high-status AC chairs constrain accruals manipulation. However, the results provide evidence that they play a key role in constraining REM. High-status AC chairs are more likely to enhance the monitoring of this type of manipulation, given their thorough knowledge and understanding of the firm’s business environment and practices. This study also finds evidence that AC chairs with a status higher than CEOs are associated with lower levels of REM. The results suggest that prestigious AC chairs influence lower status CEOs’ strategic decisions.

Originality/value
This study demonstrates that high-status AC chairs play an important role in detecting and constraining deviations from normal business practices. The results have substantial implications for boards, which will benefit from an understanding of how the appointment of high-status chairs affects financial reporting quality.
The encapsulation efficiency of zircon pigments from robust solids to clear solutions
Authors: Peng Shan , Yang Ranran , Lei Binglong , Gao Yun , Chen Renhua , Xia Xiaohong , Homewood Kevin P. 
Published: March 2023

Purpose
This paper aims to systematically demonstrate a methodology to determine the relative and absolute encapsulation efficiencies (αRe and αAb) for thermally- and chemically-robust inorganic pigments, typically like ZrSiO4-based pigments, thereby enhancing their coloring performance.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors designed a route, surplus alkali-decomposition and subsequently strong-acid dissolution (SAD2) to completely decompose three classic zircon pigments (Pr–ZrSiO4, Fe2O3@ZrSiO4 and CdS@ZrSiO4) into clear solutions and preferably used inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) to determine the concentrations of host elements and chromophores, thereby deriving the numeric data and interrelation of αRe and αAb.

Findings
Zircon pigments can be thoroughly decomposed into some dissoluble zirconate–silicate resultants by SAD2 at a ratio of the fluxing agent to pigment over 6. ICP-OES is proved more suitable than some other quantification techniques in deriving the compositional concentrations, thereby the values of αRe and αAb, and their transformation coefficient KRA, which maintains stably within 0.8–0.9 in Fe2O3@ZrSiO4 and CdS@ZrSiO4 and is slightly reduced to 0.67–0.85 in Pr–ZrSiO4.

Practical implications
The SAD2 method and encapsulation efficiencies are well applicable for both zircon pigments and the other pigmental or non-pigmental inhomogeneous systems in characterizing their accurate composition.

Originality/value
The authors herein first proposed strict definitions for the relative and absolute encapsulation efficiencies for inorganic pigments, developed a relatively stringent methodology to determine their accurate values and interrelation.
Analysis of issues and solutions on the implementation of istibdal waqf property in states of Peninsular Malaysia
Authors: Mohammed Noor Afiffudin , Asni Fathullah , Mat Rani Mohd Afandi , Ramle Muhamad Rozaimi 
Published: March 2023

Purpose
This paper aims to analyse the implementation of istibdal waqf property in several states of Peninsular Malaysia. To achieve this objective, this study identified the amount of waqf property ‘am (general) and waqf property khas (special) which were involved in the process of istibdal in each state, the factors that have caused the istibdal to be implemented, the rate of istibdal involved for each lot of waqf lands and the type of property replacement performed.

Design/methodology/approach
This study used the qualitative method, whereby the researchers had collected secondary data consisting of documents related to waqf from the State Islamic Religious Council (MAIN). The type of documents obtained were public records. The data collected were analysed using the content analysis techniques.

Findings
The results showed that there are several factors involved in the implementation of istibdal, namely, the acquisition of waqf land by the State Authority, applications by external parties for a particular interest and the initiatives taken by the MAIN on waqf property which is problematic and uneconomical to generate waqf fund. This study also found some Shariah and management issues, which were identified in the implementations of istibdal, whereas some cases of istibdal were only carried out on a small part of the waqf lands and there were also cases of the implementation of istibdal which have not been replaced with fixed assets as authorised by the istibdal parameter. This study suggests some improvements to the issues identified in the implementation of istibdal for waqf managers in Malaysia.

Research limitations/implications
The limitation of this study is that it analyses only the documents that record the implementation of istibdal in the states managed by MAIN. Thus, the analysis performed was limited to the documents obtained without involving empirical data.

Practical implications
This study suggests some improvements to the implementation of istibdal waqf in the states studied. Therefore, these recommendations can be used by waqf property managers to improve the process of implementing waqf property istibdal so that it can be used to its maximum potential.

Social implications
If the recommendations in this study can be implemented, the Muslim community will benefit greatly from the waqf property because it is being developed through the method of istibdal. This impact can increase the confidence of the Muslim community towards MAIN in managing waqf property and encouraging the Muslim community to contribute to waqf property for the welfare of the ummah.

Originality/value
This study involved data on a larger waqf istibdal implementations that involved several states in Peninsular Malaysia, which to the best of the authors’ knowledge, the analysis involving such large research data have not been implemented before.
Influence of artificial freezing on liquefaction characteristics of Nanjing sand
Authors: Zhou Jie , Li Zeyao , Tian Wanjun , Sun Jiawei 
Published: March 2023

PurposeThis study purposes to study the influence of artificial freezing on the liquefaction characteristics of Nanjing sand, as well as its mechanism.Design/methodology/approachwas studied through dynamic triaxial tests by means of the GDS dynamic triaxial system on Nanjing sand extensively discovered in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River under seismic load and metro train vibration load, respectively, and potential hazards of the two loads to the freezing construction of Nanjing sand were also identified in the tests.FindingsThe results show that under both seismic load and metro train vibration load, freeze-thaw cycles will significantly reduce the stiffness and liquefaction resistance of Nanjing sand, especially in the first freeze-thaw cycle; the more freeze-thaw cycles, the worse structural behaviors of silty-fine sand, and the easier to liquefy; freeze-thaw cycles will increase the sensitivity of Nanjing sand's dynamic pore pressure to dynamic load response; the lower the freezing temperature and the effective confining pressure, the worse the liquefaction resistance of Nanjing sand after freeze-thaw cycles; compared to the metro train vibration load, the seismic load in Nanjing is potentially less dangerous to freezing construction of Nanjing sand.Originality/valueThe research results are helpful to the construction of the artificial ground freezing of the subway crossing passage in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and to ensure the construction safety of the subway tunnel and its crossing passage.
Anoxygenic phototrophic arsenite oxidation by a Rhodobacter strain
Authors: Wu Yi‐Fei , Chen Jian , Xie Wan‐Ying , Peng Chao , Tang Shi‐Tong , Rosen Barry P. , Kappler Andreas , Zhang Jun , Zhao Fang‐Jie 
Published: March 2023

AbstractMicrobially mediated arsenic redox transformations are key for arsenic speciation and mobility in rice paddies. Whereas anaerobic anoxygenic photosynthesis coupled to arsenite (As(III)) oxidation has been widely examined in arsenic‐replete ecosystems, it remains unknown whether this light‐dependent process exists in paddy soils. Here, we isolated a phototrophic purple bacteria, Rhodobacter strain CZR27, from an arsenic‐contaminated paddy soil and demonstrated its capacity to oxidize As(III) to arsenate (As(V)) using malate as a carbon source photosynthetically. Genome sequencing revealed an As(III)‐oxidizing gene cluster (aioXSRBA) encoding an As(III) oxidase. Functional analyses showed that As(III) oxidation under anoxic phototrophic conditions correlated with transcription of the large subunit of the As(III) oxidase aioA gene. Furthermore, the non‐As(III) oxidizer Rhodobacter capsulatus SB1003 heterologously expressing aioBA from strain CZR27 was able to oxidize As(III), indicating that aioBA was responsible for the observed As(III) oxidation in strain CZR27. Our study provides evidence for the presence of anaerobic photosynthesis‐coupled As(III) oxidation in paddy soils, highlighting the importance of light‐dependent, microbe‐mediated arsenic redox changes in paddy arsenic biogeochemistry.
A systematic review of DNA‐based methods in authentication of game and less common meat species
Authors: Adenuga Bukola M. , Montowska Magdalena 
Published: March 2023

AbstractDespite the numerous studies on food safety and authenticity, especially for meat and meat products, not enough studies have been conducted focusing exclusively on game species and other unusual meat animals. As a result of the European horse scandal, the horse is currently the target of many meat authenticity studies. With this review, we aim to present various DNA‐based methods that have been used by researchers to identify, detect, and quantify game, uncommon meat animals, and wildlife species. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is considered the standard method for DNA analysis in meat authenticity testing. However, in this paper, we present several other methods that may or may not involve the PCR technique. For this purpose, we systematically reviewed 131 articles selected according to various criteria such as target animal species, method of analysis, year of publication, and so forth. The result of our study shows the most studied game and uncommon meat species, PCR‐ and non‐PCR‐based methods for game meat analysis, and DNA‐based methods in wildlife conservation. With this study, researchers can find detailed information about frequent game species used as adulterants for regular meat products and the DNA‐based techniques to identify them.
Efficacy of different platforms in detecting EGFR mutations using cerebrospinal fluid cell‐free DNA from non‐small‐cell lung cancer patients with leptomeningeal metastases
Authors: Chiang Chi‐Lu , Ho Hsiang‐Ling , Yeh Yi‐Chen , Lee Cheng‐Chia , Huang Hsu‐Ching , Shen Chia‐I , Luo Yung‐Hung , Chen Yuh‐Min , Chiu Chao‐Hua , Chou Teh‐Ying 
Published: March 2023

AbstractBackgroundCell‐free tumor DNA (ctDNA) obtained through liquid biopsy is useful for the molecular analysis of advanced non‐small‐cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Few studies have directly compared analysis platforms in terms of their diagnostic performance in analyzing ctDNA obtained from the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients with leptomeningeal metastasis (LM).MethodsWe prospectively analyzed patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)‐mutant NSCLC who were subjected to CSF analysis for suspected LM. To detect EGFR mutations, CSF ctDNA was analyzed using the cobas EGFR Mutation Test and droplet digital polymerase chain reaction (ddPCR). CSF samples from osimertinib‐refractory patients with LM were also subjected to next‐generation sequencing (NGS).ResultsSignificantly higher rates of valid results (95.1% vs. 78%, respectively, p = 0.04) and EGFR common mutation detection (94.3% vs. 77.1%, respectively, p = 0.047) were obtained through ddPCR than through the cobas EGFR Mutation Test. The sensitivities of ddPCR and cobas were 94.3% and 75.6%, respectively. The concordance rate for EGFR mutation detection through ddPCR and the cobas EGFR Mutation Test was 75.6% and that for EGFR mutation detection in CSF and plasma ctDNA was 28.1%. In osimertinib‐resistant CSF samples, all original EGFR mutations were detected through NGS. MET amplification and CCDC6‐RET fusion were demonstrated in one patient each (9.1%).ConclusionsThe cobas EGFR Mutation Test, ddPCR, and NGS appear to be feasible methods for analyzing CSF ctDNA in patients with NSCLC and LM. In addition, NGS may provide comprehensive information regarding the mechanisms underlying osimertinib resistance.
Catch‐all technopolitics
Authors: Chelcea Liviu 
Published: March 2023

AbstractTap water's availability, accessibility, and biological safety do not automatically translate into social acceptance. Most Americans no longer drink water directly from the tap but rely on either filters or bottled water. As demonstrated by fieldwork among New York City water‐filter users, filters have the power to restore tap water's acceptability, making this an interesting site to examine the imagined qualities of water and the technopolitics of filtration. Such an examination allows the ethnographic gaze to attend to both the monumental and mundane operations of infrastructures. Unlike other mediating technologies, water filters have a salient catch‐all quality, one that allows filters in the US to participate in a plurality of hydrosocial situations. They furthermore mediate multiple worries and projects around tap water, and they give a semblance of control to users equipped with diverse understandings of how filters function.
Rebuilding or refurbishing: Heterogeneity effects of urban renewal strategy
Authors: Zhang Fan , Liu Xiuyan , Li Songlin 
Published: March 2023

AbstractThis study investigates the heterogeneous policy effects of urban renewal strategies in shantytown renewal in Beijing. Using the spatial difference‐in‐difference approach, this study identifies the renewal approaches for each shantytown to analyze how each strategy affects housing prices and population density within the policy target area and surrounding area. The empirical results suggest that current urban renewal actions in Beijing have not achieved the expected policy goals and imply significant heterogeneity between refurbishing and rebuilding shantytowns in improving building value. Rebuilding projects have positive renewal effects and externalities, driving housing prices to increase by 5.86%–7.25% within the shantytown and a 1‐km radius. Furthermore, the dynamic analysis shows that these impacts are prolonged, with housing prices maintaining an upward trend for 2–6 years after rebuilding. However, there is no causality between refurbishing dilapidated areas and increasing building values.
Temozolomide protects against the progression of glioblastoma via SOX4 downregulation by inhibiting the LINC00470‐mediated transcription factor EGR2
Authors: Li Wenyang , Wang Ming , Ma Wenjia , Liu Ping , Zhang Mingming , He Jiarong , Cui Yan 
Published: March 2023

AbstractObjectiveTemozolomide is extensively applied in chemotherapy for glioblastoma with unclear exact action mechanisms. This article seeks to address the potential molecular mechanisms in temozolomide therapy for glioblastoma involving LINC00470.MethodsBioinformatics analysis was conducted to predict the potential mechanism of LINC00470 in glioblastoma, which was validated by dual‐luciferase reporter, RIP, ChIP, and RNA pull‐down assays. LINC00470 expression and the predicted downstream transcription factor early growth response 2 (EGR2) were detected in the collected brain tissues from glioblastoma patients. Following temozolomide treatment and/or gain‐ and loss‐of‐function approaches in glioblastoma cells, cell viability, invasion, migration, cycle distribution, angiogenesis, autophagy, and apoptosis were measured. In addition, the expression of mesenchymal surface marker proteins was assessed by western blot. Tumor xenograft in nude mice was conducted for in vivo validation.ResultsMechanistic analysis and bioinformatics analysis revealed that LINC00470 transcriptionally activated SRY‐related high‐mobility‐group box 4 (SOX4) through the transcription factor EGR2. LINC00470 and EGR2 were highly expressed in brain tissues of glioblastoma patients. LINC00470 and EGR2 mRNA expression gradually decreased with increasing concentrations of temozolomide in glioblastoma cells, and SOX4 expression was reduced in cells by temozolomide and LINC00470 knockdown. Temozolomide treatment induced cell cycle arrest, diminished cell viability, migration, invasion, and angiogenesis, and increased apoptosis and autophagy in glioblastoma, which was counteracted by overexpressing LINC00470 or SOX4 but was further promoted by LINC00470 knockdown. Temozolomide restrained glioblastoma growth and angiogenesis in vivo, while LINC00470 or SOX4 overexpression nullified but LINC00470 knockdown further facilitated these trends.ConclusionConclusively, temozolomide repressed glioblastoma progression by repressing the LINC00470/EGR2/SOX4 axis.
Rps14 upregulation promotes inner ear progenitor proliferation and hair cell regeneration in the neonatal mouse cochlea
Authors: Xu Changling , Qi Jieyu , Hu Xiaojie , Zhang Liyan , Sun Qiuhan , Li Nianci , Chen Xin , Guo Fangfang , Wu Peina , Shi Yi , Chai Renjie 
Published: March 2023

AbstractSensorineural hearing loss a result from hair cell damage, which is irreversible in mammals owing to the lack of hair cell regeneration, but recent researches have shown that Lgr5+ supporting cells are progenitors capable of regenerating hair cells. RPS14 (ribosomal protein S14) is a 40S ribosomal subunit component and is associated with erythrocyte differentiation, and in this study, we used a novel adeno‐associated virus‐inner ear system to upregulate Rps14 expression in cultured hair cell progenitors and observed an enhancement on their ability to proliferate and differentiate into hair cells. Similarly, Rps14 overexpression in the mice cochlea could promote supporting cells proliferation by activating the Wnt signalling pathway. In addition, over‐expressing Rps14 induced hair cells regeneration in the organ of Corti, and lineage tracing showed that the new hair cells had transformed from Lgr5+ progenitors. In conclusion, our analysis reveals the potential role of Rps14 in driving hair cell regeneration in mammalian.