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The moderating role of environmental ethics in the effect of green innovation awareness on corporate social responsibility
Authors: Yazıcı Ayşe Meriç , Çiçeklioğlu Hüseyin 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to examine how green innovation awareness is integrated into corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices and what regulatory role environmental ethics plays in this process. This study evaluates how green innovation shapes the environmental, social and economic responsibilities of businesses and its impact on achieving sustainable development goals.

Design/methodology/approach
The population of this study consists of four field operation centers of a nuclear power plant operating in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey. The sample consists of 397 employees in the field operation center using simple random sampling method.

Findings
The findings of this study revealed positive and significant relationships between the variables. According to the results obtained from both models, green innovation awareness and environmental ethics variables have a positive and significant effect on CSR, but environmental ethics does not have a moderating role in the effect of green innovation awareness on CSR.

Originality/value
This study is important in that it will help to clarify the gray areas in the literature by developing recommendations for practitioners, researchers and professionals in line with the research results. In addition, the fact that the research was conducted in the field studies of a nuclear power plant, which is one of the best places to address the issues of green innovation, CSR and environmental ethics, increases its importance.
Individual Kaizen in Japan: an exploratory multiple case study in a micro work environment
Authors: Suárez-Barraza Manuel F. , Miguel-Davila José Ángel , Yokozawa Kodo , Cosme-Castorena Julissa E. 
Published: January 2025

PurposeUnderstanding work and its improvement from the individual’s perspective has become a critical issue in the 21st century. We are witnessing an overwhelming amount of information that is contributing to high stress levels among workers worldwide, which in turn has a significant impact on their physical health. From Imai's (1986) concept of Kaizen-Individual and Ohno’s (1978) idea of Manual Kaizen, the individual has always been at the heart of Kaizen philosophy. Recent research continues to explore this concept, focusing on aspects such as a sense of urgency or self-improvement. In this way, the purpose of this research is to explore and understand in depth Individual Kaizen in the micro work of Japanese companies; for this, the following research question is available: How is Individual Kaizen implemented in the work processes of the Japanese manufacturing companies examined?Design/methodology/approachThe methodology used was qualitative due to its exploratory nature. To this end, the strategy of multiple case studies was used during stays in manufacturing companies in Japan. Methods of direct observation, documentary analysis, and in-depth semi-structured interviews were used.FindingsThe study in Japanese companies shed light on the micro work environment and how workers execute their processes through operational standards focused on visual control (mieruka), individual and manual Kaizen as well as quality at the source. With all this context, the result was that Individual Kaizen is made up of four major elements: willingness to improve (Jishusei), life purpose (Ikigai), sense of urgency and commitment to work (Kodawari).Research limitations/implicationsThe authors acknowledge that this study may have certain limitations due to its exploratory nature. Although a case study methodology was employed, limitations are always possible, primarily due to the small sample size and the bias that may arise from leaving out certain companies or key actors. Furthermore, the interviews were conducted only in a few Japanese companies, most of which are large and have an international presence.Originality/valueFew studies have analyzed Kaizen in Japan, perhaps those by Brunet and New (2003), Macpherson (2015) and Yokozawa et al. (2021). However, delving deeper into the term Individual Kaizen in the micro-work of Japanese companies is novel and unique, in the sense of generating more theoretical constructs of Kaizen. First article that attempts to explain this work dynamic in micro work through Individual Kaizen.
ATHENS'S PHILANTHROCAPITALIST LANDSCAPE WITHIN THE CRISIS–AUSTERITY CONJUNCTURE
Authors: Koutrolikou Penny (Panagiota) , Papangelopoulos Antonis , Georgakopoulos Christos 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThe hegemony of neoliberal and austerity policies, which became further entrenched within the continuum of crises unfolding in the past 30 years, has provided ample opportunities for corporate actors and foundations to gain an increasingly decisive role in aspects of social and political life and governance. In several crisis‐afflicted cities, local and global philanthropic and philanthrocapitalist foundations became key stakeholders in urban development and governance, as well as in restructuring the terrain of urban policies and decision making. This article explores the growing influence that philanthrocapitalist foundations have acquired in the city of Athens in the past 15 years of entangled crises. By focusing on urban projects leveraged or implemented by these foundations in Athens, we trace the philanthrocapitalist urban landscape of the city and explore the transformations it prompts, not only in the ‘image of the city’, but also in urban governance and urban and political imaginaries. This emerging urban landscape is diverse and multiscalar, consisting of interventions in urban governance, developing or promoting landmark projects and implementing a multitude of small‐scale projects dispersed over neighbourhoods. It reflects the omnipresence of philanthrocapitalism in the city's affairs and raises questions about the impact that this recent transformation might have.
Recent advances in research on biomass‐based food packaging film materials
Authors: Mu Yanlu , Lv Shenghua , Liu Jinru , Tong Jiahao , Liu Leipeng , Wang Jiaqi , He Tingxiang , Wei Dequan 
Published: January 2025

AbstractAlthough traditional petroleum‐based packaging materials pose environmental problems, biodegradable packaging materials have attracted extensive attention from research and industry for their environmentally friendly properties. Bio‐based films, as an alternative to petroleum‐based packaging films, demonstrate their significant advantages in terms of environmental friendliness and resource sustainability. This paper provides an insight into the development of biomass food packaging films such as cellulose, starch, chitosan, and gelatine, including their properties, methods of preparation (e.g., solution casting, extrusion blow molding, layer‐by‐layer assembly, and electrostatic spinning), and applications in food packaging. Through these preparation methods, the paper analyzes how the properties of the films can be effectively tuned and optimized to meet specific packaging needs. It was found that biomass film materials for food packaging not only possess functional properties such as antimicrobial, preservation, and indication, but also that their continued material innovation and technological improvements offer promising prospects for their use in commercial applications. These advances could help advance the global sustainable development goals, while showing great potential for improving food safety and extending shelf life. Future research will further explore new functions and applications of biomass films, providing additional solutions for environmental protection and sustainability.
Global insights and advances in edible coatings or films toward quality maintenance and reduced postharvest losses of fruit and vegetables: An updated review
Authors: Ali Maratab , Ali Akhtar , Ali Sajid , Chen Hangjun , Wu Weijie , Liu Ruiling , Chen Huizhi , Ahmed Zienab F. R. , Gao Haiyan 
Published: January 2025

AbstractTransitioning to safe, nonthermal, and edible strategies for maintaining fruit and vegetable (F&V) quality, reducing postharvest losses (up to 55% annually), and ensuring food security requires extensive research and innovation in postharvest technologies. This review aims to provide an updated understanding of edible coatings or films (ECF), focusing on their role in reducing F&V postharvest losses, based on data from the last 40 years retrieved from the Web of Science database. The global ECF research network is represented by publication trends, majorly researched F&V, key research areas, influential and emerging authors, and global research ranking. The role of ECF in preserving F&V quality has been assessed by examining critical quality parameters, including weight loss, total soluble solids, titratable acidity, ripening, softening, sensory and organoleptic characteristics, browning, chilling injury, and microbial safety. Furthermore, recent advancements in ECF formulations, including nanoscale ingredients and application methodologies, have been critically discussed. Sources, categorization, application strategies, mode of action, functional properties, sustainable development goals (SDGs), challenges, safety, legislations, and future perspectives in ECF research have also been discussed. The key findings indicate that China (20.34%) and the USA (9.94%) are the leading countries in ECF research. Studies have demonstrated ECF's potential in reducing F&V postharvest losses by maintaining quality parameters through advanced nanoscale compositions and methodologies. Notably, ECF research supports multiple SDG targets, including SDGs 2, 3, 8, 9, 12, 13, and 15. Future ECF research should explore 3D‐printed coatings, nonflavor‐altering components, and potential crosslinking agents to enhance F&V quality and reduce postharvest losses.
Screening and characterizing indigenous yeasts, lactic acid bacteria, and acetic acid bacteria from cocoa fermentation in Hainan for aroma Development
Authors: Chang Haode , Gu Chunhe , Wang Mengrui , Chen Junxia , Yue Mingzhe , Zhou Junping , Chang Ziqing , Zhang Chao , Liu Fei , Feng Zhen 
Published: January 2025

AbstractFermentation is crucial for inducing desirable flavor and aroma profiles in cocoa products. This research focused on identifying microbial strains isolated from spontaneous cocoa fermentation in Hainan through 16S and Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) sequencing. Pectinase activity was screened, and metabolic dynamics of sugars and organic acids were analyzed using high‐performance liquid chromatography. Additionally, gas chromatography‐mass spectrometry was employed for the quantification of volatile compounds. The fermentation potentials of isolated yeast, lactic acid bacteria, and acetic acid bacteria were analyzed from multiple perspectives. Pichia fermentans XY23.1 and Hanseniaspora uvarum XY23.1 exhibited significant pectinolytic activity, essential for breaking down pectin in cocoa pulp. Moreover, H. uvarum XY23.1, H. occidentalis XY23.1, Saccharomyces cerevisiae XY23.2, and P. fermentans XY23.1 were identified as producers of notable amounts of alcohols and esters, contributing sweet and floral notes to the fermentation profile. Furthermore, Levilactobacillus brevis exhibited strong fructophilicity, and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strains showed high metabolic rates and lactic acid production abilities, crucial for enhancing fermentation efficiency. Assessment of growth rate and acid production performance revealed that Gluconobacter potus XY23.2 and Acetobacter oryzifermentans XY23.1 can produce less acid during rapid growth, avoiding flavor defects caused by excessive acidity. This study demonstrates the impact of various flavor compounds on the flavor characteristics of cocoa pulp. It highlights the potential of these microbial strains for use in starter culture cocktails, which can significantly improve the quality of cocoa products by enhancing desirable flavor and aroma profiles while maintaining balanced acidity.Practical ApplicationThis study screened and characterized microorganisms isolated from the fermentation of Hainan cocoa (Trinitario) through a series of experiments, providing new insights for the future selection of cocoa fermentation starters.
Stacking and Burning Invasive Acacia saligna Trees in South African Fynbos: Can Native Plant Species Passively Recover?
Authors: Nsikani Mlungele M. , Sadan Tashreeqah , Geerts Sjirk 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTThe management of invasive taxa is crucial to mitigating their negative impacts and facilitating native biodiversity recovery. A common feature of clearing invasive trees in fire‐prone systems is the ‘stack burning’ method. The intense and long duration of the heat experienced during burning, with areas at the centre of the stack reaching over 300°C and 175°C at the edge, often leaves persistent stack burn scars, limits native biodiversity recovery, facilitates secondary invasion, and alters soil biotic, chemical and physical conditions. Despite such negative impacts, stack burning remains a method for clearing invasive plants because it is an economical way to dispose plant biomass. Our study investigated the recovery of native species in 80 stack burn scars in lowland fynbos (Cape Flats Sand Fynbos) and mountain fynbos (Peninsula Sandstone Fynbos) of South Africa over 3 years after clearing. Our results indicate that the (1) native species recovery in stack burn scars was limited and (2) stack burn scars showed higher native species richness and cover in lowland than mountain fynbos. To encourage the recovery of native soil seed banks and biota in stack burn scars, active seeding and/or by covering them with topsoil is recommended.
Baseline Drug Clearance Predicts Outcomes in Children With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treated With Vedolizumab: Results From the VedoKids Prospective Multicentre Study
Authors: Stein Ronen , Turner Dan , Hussey Séamus , Kawasmi Aysha , Ledder Oren , Levine Jeremiah , Markowitz James , Matar Manar , Orlanski‐Meyer Esther , Russell Richard K. , Shaoul Ron , Yerushalmy‐Feler Anat , Mould Diane R. , Conrad Maire A. 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTBackgroundThe pharmacokinetics of biologic agents can differ between children and adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), often necessitating modified paediatric dosing strategies.AimsTo define the exposure–response relationship of vedolizumab in the paediatric IBD VedoKids cohort including the effect of baseline clearance on deep biochemical remission (normal C‐reactive protein [CRP]/erythrocyte sedimentation rate [ESR] and steroid‐free remission) at 30 weeks, and to use population pharmacokinetic models to find the best matches between adult and paediatric pharmacokinetic profiles.MethodsWe sought a pharmacokinetic model on 312 serum vedolizumab concentrations from 129 children, assisted by a published adult model as a Bayesian prior. We employed the model for exposure–response evaluation and for investigating doses in paediatric patients to match the adult exposure at the labelled dose.ResultsAt Week 30, 104/129 (81%) children (53% female and 47% Crohn disease) remained on vedolizumab, of whom 39 (31%) in the exposure‐response evaluation were in deep biochemical remission. Increased baseline drug clearance was associated with lower deep biochemical remission rates at Week 30 based on ESR/CRP (OR 0.47 [95% CI 0.2–1.05, p = 0.08]) and calprotectin < 100 μg/g (OR 0.13 [95% CI 0.1–0.79, p < 0.05]). Higher weight and lower serum albumin were associated with increased clearance (p < 0.001). Simulation models found that, for children ≤ 30 kg, tiered fixed dosing regimens best matched adult drug concentrations.ConclusionsDrug clearance was strongly influenced by serum albumin. Baseline clearance predicted deep biochemical remission at Week 30. Further investigation is needed to better understand optimal dosing strategies—especially for lower‐weight children receiving vedolizumab.
Deproteinized Bovine Bone Mineral With Collagen for Anterior Maxillary Ridge Augmentation: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Zhang Qi , Yu Zhou , Wang Yuchen , Chen Yitong , Tang Like , Lai Kaichen , Yu Ke , Huang Tingben , Yang Guoli 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTObjectivesThis study aimed to assess the effects of deproteinized bovine bone mineral with collagen (DBBMC) combined with deproteinized bovine bone mineral (DBBM) on facial alveolar bone augmentation in the anterior maxillary region.Materials and MethodsPatients receiving dental implant placement with simultaneous lateral bone augmentation using DBBM (control group) or DBBMC combined with DBBM (test group) were included in the study. The radiographic assessment of facial alveolar bone, such as facial horizontal bone thickness (FHBT), facial vertical bone level (FVBL), and square of facial bone (SFB), was taken by cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Generalized estimated equation (GEE) was performed to identify influencing factors associated with the contraction in square of facial bone (SFBC).ResultsA total of 164 implants from 164 patients were included in this study. After 6 months post‐surgery, the SFBC and the alterations of FHBT and FVBL in the test group were significantly higher than those in the control group (p < 0.05). After 1–2 years after restorations, the SFBC and the alterations of FHBT and FVBL in the test group were significantly lower than those in the control group (p < 0.05). Spearman correlation analysis demonstrated a positive correlation between the alterations of FVBL and FHBT at the implant platform level in the test group (rs = 0.322, p = 0.001; rs = 0.349, p = 0.002). Implant timing of early loading (p = 0.014) and the implant site of the central incisor (p = 0.040) were significantly associated with the SFBC.ConclusionsThe applications of DBBMC combined with DBBM achieved better facial alveolar bone augmentation in the anterior maxillary region, especially in early implant placement.
Single‐cell multi‐omics deciphers hepatocyte dedifferentiation and illuminates maintenance strategies
Authors: Hao Jie , Wang Zhenyi , Ren Jilong , Cao Shenghao , Xie Zhongchen , Yang Jinghuan , Li Jiachen , Ding Weizhe , Li Jie , Han Zhiqiang , Yuan Ye , Hai Tang , Ding Sheng , Zhang Michael Q. , Shi Minglei 
Published: January 2025

AbstractDue to the similarity to human hepatocytes, porcine hepatocytes play an important role in hepatic research and drug evaluation. However, once hepatocytes were cultured in vitro, it was often prone to dedifferentiate, resulting in the loss of their characteristic features and normal functions, which impede their application in liver transplantation and hepatotoxic drugs evaluation. Up to now, this process has yet to be thoroughly investigated from the single‐cell resolution and multi‐omics perspective. In this study, we utilized 10× multiome technology to dissect the heterogeneity of porcine hepatocytes at different time points (Days 0, 1, 3, 5 and 7) during dedifferentiation. We comprehensively investigated cell heterogeneity, cellular dynamics, signalling pathways, potential gene targets, enhancer‐driven gene regulatory networks, cell–cell communications of these cells and the conservation of mechanisms across species. We found that a series of critical signalling pathways driven by ERK, PI3K, Src and TGF‐β were activated during this process, especially in the early stage of dedifferentiation. Based on these discoveries, we constructed a chemical combination targeting these pathways, which effectively inhibited the dedifferentiation of porcine hepatocytes in vitro. To validate the effectiveness of this combination, we transplanted such treated hepatocytes into FRGN mice, and the results demonstrated that these cells could effectively repopulate the liver and improve the survival of mice.
Phonological Feature Abstraction Before 6 Months: Amodal Recognition of Place of Articulation Across Multiple Consonants
Authors: Altuntas Eylem , Best Catherine T. , Kalashnikova Marina , Götz Antonia , Burnham Denis 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTThe classical view is that perceptual attunement to the native language, which emerges by 6–10 months, developmentally precedes phonological feature abstraction abilities. That assumption is challenged by findings from adults adopted into a new language environment at 3–5 months that imply they had already formed phonological feature abstractions about their birth language prior to 6 months. As phonological feature abstraction had not been directly tested in infants, we examined 4–6‐month‐olds’ amodal abstraction of the labial versus coronal place of articulation distinction between consonants. In the training phase, infants heard a series of labial non‐words paired with an animal image and a series of coronal non‐words (multisyllabic) paired with another image. At test, they viewed a silent video of a talker producing coronal and labial words, paired with either the familiarised image or the contrary image. The infants looked significantly longer on matching trials than mismatching trials, suggesting amodal abstraction of this consonantal place of articulation distinction by 4–6 months. These findings provide direct evidence for the inference from the adoptee findings that phonological feature abstraction emerges prior to perceptual attunement.
Forms of Innovation and the Core‐Periphery Divide: (Non‐) Technological Innovation and Geo‐Remoteness in Israel
Authors: Israel Emil , Salinger Eyal 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTScholarly interest in innovation in the periphery has recently grown, along with the prevalence of studies investigating different forms of innovation. Given the relative paucity of research in these fields, this study aims to examine the probability of technological and non‐technological innovation in peripheral areas, compared to core regions. Drawing on a sample of over 3800 Israeli firms, we analyzed how their peripheral geographic location impacts their chances to innovate, in comparison to firms in Israel's core regions. The results showed that the probabilities to technologically innovate in most of the defined peripheries significantly exceed the probabilities in the core. Those probabilities decrease with the region's increasing peripherality. Peripheral firms that do tend to technologically innovate were found to be deeply embedded in their region's economy. Unlike technological innovation, peripheries' non‐technological innovation activity was found to benefit from urban agglomerations that endow local economies with an (technological) innovative buzz. The results have policy implications for the promotion of regional economic growth.