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A temperature sensitive mutant screen reveals translational stress-induced cell cycle regulation in a thermophilic archaeon
Authors: Foo Sherman , Kuo Yin-Wei , Traparić Jovan , Grogan Dennis W. , Baum Buzz 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThe homology of the archaeal and eukaryotic ribosome provides one of the key pieces of evidence that underpins the idea that eukaryotes acquired their core information processing machinery from archaea. Since this discovery, reverse genetics has been used to study the functions of many archaeal proteins with eukaryotic homologues. Yet, our general understanding of archaeal growth and division remains unclear, in part because of difficulties of carrying out unbiased genetic screens in archaea. Here, by overcoming several technical hurdles we have used a screen of temperature sensitive mutants inSulfolobus acidocaldariusto identify core regulators of cell growth and division. First, flow cytometry was used to define DNA content, identifying a set of mutants defective in cell cycle progression at elevated growth temperatures. Using genome sequencing and plasmid rescue, we then identified a point mutation in the large ribosomal subunit that inhibits translation and prevents entry into division following a shift to the restrictive temperature. This study reveals a link between translation and cell cycle control, and opens up the future possibility of using forward genetic screens in archaea to further our understanding of the similarities and differences in the cell biology of archaea, bacteria and eukaryotes.Significance statementCurrent knowledge of archaeal cell biology is limited by the lack of forward genetics.Whole genome sequencing and plasmid rescue identifies causative mutation in a temperature sensitive mutant strain.A mutation in a ribosomal subunit blocks translation to prevent entry into division.
Identification of low copy synaptic glycine receptors in the mouse brain using single molecule localisation microscopy
Authors: Camuso Serena , Vella Yana , Abadi Souad Youjil , Mille Clémence , Brône Bert , Specht Christian G 
Published: January 2025

AbstractGlycine receptors (GlyRs) are heteropentameric chloride channels that mediate fast inhibitory neurotransmission in the brainstem and spinal cord, where they regulate motor and sensory processes. GlyRs are clustered at the post-synaptic membrane by a strong interaction of the β subunit with the scaffold protein gephyrin. Even though GlyRβ mRNA is highly expressed throughout the brain, the existence of synaptic GlyRs remains controversial as there is little conclusive evidence using conventional fluorescence microscopy and electrophysiological recordings. Here we exploit the high sensitivity and spatial resolution of single molecule localisation microscopy (SMLM) to investigate the presence of GlyRs at inhibitory synapses in the brain, focusing on several areas in the telencephalon, including hippocampus and striatum. Making use of a knock-in mouse model expressing endogenous mEos4b-tagged GlyRβ, we identified low-copy GlyR complexes at inhibitory synapses in different hippocampal regions. Dual-colour SMLM further revealed that the sparse GlyRs are integrated within the post-synaptic gephyrin domain, pointing to a possible role in maintaining the structural integrity of inhibitory synapses. In contrast, we found functionally relevant numbers of synaptic GlyRs at inhibitory synapses in the ventral striatum. Our results further highlight the strength of SMLM to detect few and sparsely distributed synaptic molecules in complex samples and to analyse their organisation with high spatial precision.
Perception of non-conventional food consumption: the case of insects
Authors: Molina-Castillo Stefany , Espinoza-Ortega Angélica , Sánchez-Vega Laura 
Published: January 2025

PurposeTo analyse the reasons for acceptance and rejection of insect consumption among urban Mexican consumers based on their perceptions and levels of food neophobia and neophilia.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire was distributed online to 415 people. The Food Neophobia Scale was used, measured on a four-point Likert scale, and consumers were grouped according to their level of neophobia. The Free Word Association technique was used to determine participants’ perceptions of “edible insects”, and the words obtained were categorised according to synonyms. The Chi-square test per cell made it possible to determine the statistical significance of each group in relation to the categories and was confirmed by a correspondence analysis. The economic aspects of the groups were analysed using the Chi-square and the Z-test with the Bonferroni method.FindingsThree groups of consumers have been identified: neophilic, intermediate and neophobic. Participants mentioned 1,235 words, which were grouped into 16 categories. For neophilics, edible insects are a familiar product; intermediates are curious and neophobics are afraid of consumption.Originality/valueThe paper contributes to the analysis of the aspects that influence the acceptance and rejection of insect consumption among urban consumers by considering the degree of food neophobia and the participants’ perceptions.
Supply chain transparency and governance in supplier codes of conduct
Authors: Vörösmarty Gyöngyi 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThe study’s purpose was to analyse the use of supplier codes of conduct as a supply chain governance tool and show that such codes can contribute to transparency in supply chain networks by helping define objectives and promote environmental, social and governance (ESG) developments.Design/methodology/approachThe study involved examining 67 publicly available and randomly selected supplier codes of conduct of manufacturing companies from the electronics, vehicle manufacturing, healthcare and food sectors.FindingsSupplier codes of conduct reflect the increasing complexity of social and environmental requirements while maintaining the ethical standards. Reactions to new challenges can be identified in the content of the codes. Many codes expect active development by suppliers and the communication of expectations to lower-tier suppliers. For setting environmental objectives, standards are important; the most influential reference point for the social elements of codes is recommendations from international organisations, while for ethical instruments, it is national legislation. Codes and related information can thus be an instrument for promoting ESG objectives and governance-related transparency in well-defined supply chains and a part of legitimacy-building efforts associated with a wider group of stakeholders. Industry-level differences are identified.Originality/valueRecent literature does little to explore the role of codes of conduct in increasing transparency in supply chain governance and legitimacy efforts. This study contributes by constructing a research framework that helps investigate whether corporate codes of conduct make the activities of supply chain stakeholders more transparent and by providing evidence that companies are actively communicating with a wide range of stakeholders.
Undernutrition and associated factors among prisoners in Bahir Dar Zone Prison Center, Northwest Ethiopia, 2021
Authors: Adamu Gebyaw Lulie , Anagaw Tadele Fentabil , Bishaw Genet Endalik , Adem Omer Seid , Derseh Hunegnaw Almaw 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This study aims to assess undernutrition and associated factors among prisoners in Bahir Dar Zone Prison Center, Ethiopia, in 2021.

Design/methodology/approach
An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among randomly selected 582 prisoners from October 1 to October 30, 2021. An interviewer-administered, semistructured questionnaire was used to collect the required data. The body mass index (BMI) was assessed to determine the nutritional status of prisoners. Data were entered into Epi-Info statistical software version 7 and exported to SPSS version 23 for analysis. Both bi-variable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to identify factors associated with undernutrition. In multivariable binary logistic regression analysis, variables with a p-value < 0.05 were considered significant. Adjusted odds ratios (AOR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used to measure the strength of the association.

Findings
The prevalence of undernutrition was 17.5% (95% CI: 14.3, 21). Imprisonment history (AOR: 4.98, 95% CI: 2.80, 8.86), history of cigarette smoking (AOR: 5.38, 95% CI: 2.86, 10.13), imprisonment duration (AOR: 1.82, 95% CI: 1.04, 3.19), diarrheal diseases (AOR: 1.98, 95% CI: 1.15, 3.41), depression (AOR: 3.23, 95% CI: 1.88, 5.57) and poor social support (AOR: 7.09, 95% CI: 3.57, 14.05) were factors significantly increasing the odds of undernutrition.

Originality/value
This manuscript is an original research article that was conducted by using primary data. The finding of the study implies that the magnitude of undernutrition among prisoners in the Bahir Dar Prison Center was found to be lower than the general population in Ethiopia. Therefore, this paper recommended behavioral change intervention, promotion of mental support and health education, cessation of cigarette smoking and management of diarrheal disease.
A qualitative systematic reinterpretation study into the role of future time perspective in organizational dispute resolution processes
Authors: Silverman Gahl 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThis article specifies the theoretical influence of future time perspective (FTP) on the behavior of the parties involved in organizational dispute resolution processes.Design/methodology/approachThis study employed a novel qualitative systematic reinterpretation methodology. A software-assisted qualitative content analysis for the systematic reinterpretation of 141 academic publications on organizational conflicts, dispute resolution, and dispute system design processes was performed to elicit crucial points at which FTP that was not originally specified is theoretically emerged in those processes.FindingsThe sorted findings detail 829 critical points (themes) in those processes where FTP has theoretically emerged. The results confirm that FTP has a comprehensive theoretical presence (81.3%) in the discourse on organizational conflicts, dispute resolution and dispute system design processes. Furthermore, when the relevant parties’ FTP is operative, their conflict prevention approach is widespread, and the parties perceive workplace relationships and dispute resolution processes as dominant.Originality/valueThe novelty of this study is related to its effort to identify and diagnose theoretical situations within the discourse on organizational dispute resolution processes in which the effect of FTP (either positive or negative) on the present-time behavior of parties within those processes is demonstrated. This work addresses this issue through unique qualitative systematic reinterpretation, which differs from other types of research syntheses of secondary data.
Millennials’ perceived value and intention to purchase athleisure products: the mediating role of desire for conspicuous consumption
Authors: Noh Yeayoung , Ahn Na Young 
Published: January 2025

PurposeAs Millennials consist of most of the world’s population, there is a growing body of research understanding their consumption patterns in sport. We examined the relationship among Millennials’ various perceived values, their desire for conspicuous consumption, and their intention to purchase athleisure products.Design/methodology/approachWe used a web-based survey through Amazon Mechanical Turk (n = 348) to test our research hypotheses and model.FindingsOur findings revealed that perceived price, quality, and emotional value were positively associated with both the desire for conspicuous consumption and purchase intention towards athleisure products among Millennials. Perceived emotional and social value of athleisure-related products was positively associated with their purchasing intention via the desire for conspicuous consumption.Originality/valueThis is the first study examining the association among perceived value, conspicuous consumption tendencies, and purchase intention among Millennials. Our study suggests that Millennials have unique desires and preferences in what they wear in both sporting and casual settings, which in turn, contributes to their self-presentation strategies. These findings have implications for both sport scholars and professionals.
Helping hand from spouse and leaders to enhance employee performance: mediating role of constructive deviance and organizational support as moderator
Authors: Abas Basit , Farrukh Muhammad , Khan Mohsin , Bukhari Shazia 
Published: January 2025

PurposeDrawing on the activation theory, the purpose of this paper is to study the positive influence of moral leadership, workaholism and spousal support at home on employees’ performance at the workplace. It also captures the moderating role of organizational support in the relationship between constructive deviance and employee performance.Design/methodology/approachThe data were collected using a survey approach, employing a questionnaire as the primary tool (n = 416) to gather responses from employees in the hotel industry. The hypotheses were tested through hierarchical regression analysis and structural equation modeling (SEM).FindingsResults indicated that moral leadership and spousal support at home are positively related to employee performance and constructive deviance. Additionally, the association between positive deviance and worker performance was strengthened by organizational support.Practical implicationsThis study contributes in two significant ways. First, it enhances the understanding of activation theory by applying it to employees in the hotel industry, offering a context-specific perspective that can guide future research. Second, it investigates constructive deviations among hotel workers, with a distinct focus on the Indian setting, adding depth to the existing literature.Originality/valueThe originality of this study lies in expanding the understanding of constructive deviance by introducing moral leadership and spousal support as its key antecedents.
Does intellectual capital matter in small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) decisions? Roles of resource integration capability and top management team involvement
Authors: Wang Chunhsien , Wu Chi-Cheng , Ou Chin-Chia 
Published: January 2025

PurposeDrawing upon an integrative perspective from intellectual capital theory with upper echelon theory, we examined how intellectual capital affects resource integration capability and subsequent strategic decision-making under weak versus strong top management team (TMT) involvement behavior. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between intellectual capital and strategic decision-making and the mediated moderating effect between intellectual capital and decision-making on small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).Design/methodology/approachUsing statistical empirical analysis, we tested our research hypotheses via large-scale survey data from 323 SMEs. A regression analysis was applied to intellectual capital, resource integration capability and TMT involvement behavior to estimate their influence on strategic decision-making.FindingsOur findings suggest that the positive effect of intellectual capital on strategic decision-making via resource integration capability is conditional on TMT involvement behavior, underscoring the role of resource integration capability and TMT involvement behavior in intellectual capital. The results also indicate that intellectual capital and resource integration capability strengthen positive decision-making relationships. Furthermore, TMT involvement behavior strengthens the positive interaction effect of intellectual capital with resource integration capability.Practical implicationsIntellectual capital is a critical and preeminent strategic resource for strengthening strategic decision-making, especially for SMEs. Notably, trends related to intellectual capital can be used to explore the management of SMEs and the corresponding contributions to and improvements in strategic decision-making. Specifically, intellectual capital can be used by SME management teams to formulate and implement relevant strategic decisions and enhance the effectiveness of decision-making, which are critical steps for success in decision-making processes.Originality/valueThis research explored the relationships among intellectual capital, resource integration capability, TMT involvement behavior and strategic decision-making in a comprehensive mediated moderation model; it is the first known study to highlight that intellectual capital can enhance strategic decision-making and provide managerial implications regarding how to align resource integration capability and TMT involvement behavior while performing strategic decision-making.
Information needs for managing fixed public sector assets: an exploratory analysis in South-Eastern Europe
Authors: Roje Gorana , Anessi-Pessina Eugenio , Botica Redmayne Nives 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThis article presents an exploratory analysis of perceived information needs for managing fixed public sector assets in South-Eastern Europe (SEE).Design/methodology/approachThe analysis was carried out from a user needs perspective. A questionnaire was administered to government officials in SEE. Respondents were queried about what categories of information they need to make or to recommend five typical decisions concerning fixed public sector assets. Respondents also provided assessments on current availability and quality of information on fixed public sector assets, cost-benefit considerations regarding data collection and suitability of information for routine collection and updating.FindingsThe findings of this study indicate that the information collected for financial reporting purposes is recognized as insufficient to support decision-making on fixed public sector assets. However, perceived information needs by respondents are still rather basic. The need for more “sophisticated” and “strategic” information is found to be rather low, more so when the cost of collecting and processing such information is considered.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study raise concerns about the persistently insufficient attention paid to the potential benefits that well-compiled and appropriately used asset registries could produce. The findings of this study might be useful to governments initiating the identification and measurement of their fixed assets, establishing fixed asset registries and instituting relevant regulation.Originality/valueThis study adds to the scant literature on the management of fixed public sector assets. It provides evidence on the perceived information needs of public sector officials, and it contributes to the ongoing debate on what good public sector asset management is and how it should be pursued.
Influence of conversational agent on students’ attitude toward mathematics
Authors: Tan Choo Kim , Ramasamy Tharsiniy , Tan Choo Peng , Koo Ah Choo 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThere exists a phenomenon called students’ negative attitude toward mathematics, leading to a decline in students’ performance in mathematics and influencing their decisions to refrain from pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) majors and careers. Studies show that using technology in education can reduce anxiety toward mathematics by increasing students’ motivation to explore and appreciate mathematics. Conversational agents (CAs), automated software that interacts with users via natural language, can be used in education to support teaching and learning. Unfortunately, despite its nearly 60-year history, the application of this technology in the education domain is still scarce. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of integrating CA on students’ attitude toward mathematics.Design/methodology/approachTo compare the impact of different teaching methods, students were randomly divided into two groups: a control group receiving only traditional classroom instruction and an experimental group receiving traditional instruction combined with interaction with a CA. After that, they participated in a five-point Likert scale questionnaire on attitude toward mathematics.FindingsThe findings revealed that integrating CA in mathematics teaching and learning significantly reduced experimental students’ anxiety toward mathematics while there was no improvement shown in the importance of mathematics.Originality/valueThe integration of features such as experiential learning, social dialogue, affective learning and scaffolding makes this CA a comprehensive tool for promoting personalized and engaging learning experiences among students thus reducing students’ anxiety and increasing their overall confidence toward mathematics.
How regulatory penalties mitigate financial fraud contagion within director networks: the mediating effect of auditors and independent directors
Authors: Kang Yixuan , Ma Yanyan , Wang Fusheng 
Published: January 2025

PurposeWith growing evidence of financial misconduct spreading through director networks, research on financial fraud contagion has garnered significant attention. This study incorporates the regulatory enforcement perspective into existing literature to examine how regulatory penalties mitigate financial fraud contagion within director networks.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a panel dataset of A-share listed Chinese firms covering 2007–2022. Based on the nature of the dataset, we construct ordinary least squares regression models with firm- and year-fixed effects. Data are collected from the China Stock Market and Accounting Research, Wind Information Co., Ltd and China Research Data Services. We use Python to scrape the coordinates of regulators and firms and retrieve travel distances from the Baidu Maps API.FindingsThis study verifies the existence of financial fraud contagion in director networks. Our findings indicate that regulatory penalties can mitigate the contagion between director-interlocked firms, improving accounting quality. Moreover, the mitigation effects are mediated by independent directors’ dissent and auditors’ efforts at director-interlocked firms and are more pronounced when these firms have superior network centrality and internal control quality.Originality/valueThis study enriches the literature on financial fraud contagion by examining director networks and regulatory penalties. We propose mediating effects of auditor effort and director dissents on the relationship between regulatory penalties and financial fraud contagion. Our findings provide insights for regulators to alleviate pressures and highlight the importance for directors to consider financial risks within their networks.