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White‐light emission and red scintillation from Mn2+ ions single‐doped aluminum‐silicate glasses
Authors: Hua Zhehao , Tang Gao , Wei Qinhua , Qin Laishun , Huang Youqiang , Cai Peiqing , Bai Gongxun , Zhou Zhenzhen , Zhou Gang , Ren Jing , Sui Zexuan , Qian Sen , Wang Zhigang 
Published: July 2023

AbstractA series of Mn2+ single‐doped 0.2Gd2O3‐0.2Al2O3‐0.6SiO2 (GAS: xMn2+) glasses with Si3N4 as reducing agent were prepared. The presence of [SiO4‐x] defects and Mn2+ ions was determined from the absorption and excitation spectra of the glasses. With the increase of Mn2+ concentration, the intensity of blue emission decreases, while the intensity of red emission increases. The color coordinate of GAS: 6Mn2+ glass is (0.264, 0.226). The lifetime of the glasses was tested. Under the monitoring of 440 nm, the fast components (τf) are between 17 and 85 μs, and the slow components (τs) are between 200–650 μs. The former belongs to [SiO4‐x] defects, and the latter is [4E(G), 4A1(G)]→6A1(S) transition of Mn2+ ions. Under the monitoring at 630 nm, the τf are between 110 and 300 μs, and the τs are between 680 and 1220 μs, which are due to 4T1(G)→6A1(S) transition of Mn2+ ions and Mn2+ pairs, respectively. The energy transfer mechanism of [SiO4‐x] defect→Mn2+ ions are explained. The efficient [SiO4‐x] defect →Mn2+ ions energy transfer process was demonstrated by time‐resolved photoluminescence, and the energy transfer efficiency is over 85%. The maximum photoluminescence quantum yield (PL QY) of the glasses can reach 15.87%. The thermal activation energy of the glasses was calculated. In addition, X‐ray excited red luminescence spectra and the mechanism of the glasses were investigated.
Evaluating possible improvements in indwelling urinary catheter insertion from nurses' point of view: A pilot comparative study of simulated insertion between the novel T‐Control® and a Foley‐type catheter
Authors: Molina‐Mazón C. S. , Serrano M. , Luque L. , Armas C. , Mòdol M. , Endrényi S. , Luque M. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe aims of this study are to simulate the insertion of the new T‐Control® urinary catheter with experienced healthcare professionals in bladder catheterisation and evaluate the usability and functionality of the new catheter compared to conventional Foley‐type catheter open and closed systems. A small‐scale quantitative study was conducted with 11 professionals who had a minimum of 3 years of professional experience, and 1 year of experience in bladder catheterisation. To test the advantages of the new T‐Control® urinary catheter, a Living Lab, which is an instrument designed to test innovative solutions in real‐life environments with users, was performed. The catheters used in the simulation were: a conventional Foley‐type catheter in an open system, a conventional Foley‐type catheter in a closed system, and the new T‐Control® catheter. The participants evaluated the insertions through a satisfaction questionnaire and by a nurse expert utilizing a usability questionnaire after the complete visualization of the Living Lab was recorded. T‐Control® reduced by 27.3% the contamination of the urine collection bag and the contamination of the urine collection bag connector. Accidental spillages when connecting the urine collection bag were also reduced by 54.5% using the T‐Control® catheter, reducing the workload and reducing occupational accidents before connecting the urine bag. The trainer considered satisfactory 9/12 T‐Control® insertions performed, improving the number of satisfactory insertions observed with the Foley‐type catheter open and closed systems (with 3/12 and 7/12 results respectively). T‐Control® was the best‐rated product by the participants, requiring less time, and physical and mental effort. Fifty percent of the nurses would exclusively recommend T‐Control® in their units, while the other half would recommend it in combination with others. The insertion of T‐Control® makes the bladder catheterisation procedure easier and safer. The preparation of the sterile field requires less material since it does not include the urine collection bag while the fluid‐controlling system favours the reduction of contamination and accidental spillages. Based on the nurses’ evaluation, T‐Control® with its integrated urine‐controlling system could bring additional benefits to the healthcare staff for catheterisation.
Exploration–Exploitation: How business analytics powers organisational ambidexterity for environmental sustainability
Authors: Shi Yunfei , Van Toorn Christine , McEwan Mikayla 
Published: July 2023

AbstractSimultaneous exploration and exploitation (i.e., exploration–exploitation) can help a firm address short‐term environmental requirements and ensure long‐term environmental viability. Exploration–exploitation, however, challenges organisational practices because they compete for resources and time. While business analytics (BA) offers the potential to overcome these challenges, research to date offers very limited insights into how BA capabilities interact with ambidextrous capabilities to realise environmental value. We address this issue by conducting a comparative case study at a bank and at a real‐estate trust through the theoretical lens of dynamic capabilities. We develop a process model to explain how BA powers ambidextrous practices to achieve sustainability outcomes over time. We uncover two mechanisms: a BA‐powered context shaping mechanism by which BA powers contextual ambidexterity at the employee level using data availability, timeliness, and analytics culture; and a BA‐powered resource linking mechanism by which BA powers structural ambidexterity at intra‐ and inter‐organisational levels using holistic insights and analytics leadership. Our model highlights the contextual factors that condition the extent to which a firm moves along the continuum of exploration–exploitation. We also define a new dimension of sustainability outcomes which we label eco‐awareness to explain how BA shapes employees' environmental alertness and enables the paradigm shift in an organisation's sustainability mindset.
The involvement of the T6SS vgrG gene in the pathogenicity of Pseudomonas plecoglossicida
Authors: Yang Dou , Zhao Lingmin , Li Qi , Huang Lixing , Qin Yingxue , Wang Pan , Zhu Chuanzhong , Yan Qingpi 
Published: July 2023

AbstractPseudomonas plecoglossicida, the causative agent of white spot disease of large yellow croaker, has caused serious economic losses to the aquaculture industry. The type VI secretion system (T6SS) is a significant virulence system widely distributed among Gram‐negative bacteria. VgrG, a structural and core component of T6SS, is crucial to the function of T6SS. To explore the biological profiles mediated by vgrG gene and its effects on the pathogenicity of P. plecoglossicida, the vgrG gene deletion (ΔvgrG) strain and complementary (C‐ΔvgrG) strain were constructed and the differences in pathogenicity and virulence‐related characteristics between different strains were analysed. The results showed that vgrG gene deletion significantly affected the virulence‐related characteristics of P. plecoglossicida, including chemotaxis, adhesion, and biofilm formation. In addition, the LD50 of ΔvgrG strain was nearly 50‐fold higher than that of the NZBD9 strain. Transcriptome data analysis suggested that the vgrG gene may affect the virulence of P. plecoglossicida by regulating the quorum sensing pathway to inhibit the secretion of virulence factors and affect biofilm formation. Besides, deletion of the vgrG gene may reduce bacterial pathogenicity by affecting bacterial signal transduction processes and the ability to adapt to chemotactic substances.
Multiple‐Principal Demands and CEO Compliance in Emerging Market State‐Owned Enterprises
Authors: Apriliyanti Indri Dwi , Dieleman Marleen , Randøy Trond 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThis study addresses multiple‐principal–agent power dynamics in state‐owned enterprises (SOEs) in emerging markets. We investigate under what conditions agents (CEOs) accede to demands of government‐linked principals. Our qualitative study in Indonesia advances agency theory by disaggregating and categorizing government‐linked principals. We also examine three types of principals’ demands (commercial, social, and private) and five types of mechanisms influence agent responses with principals’ private demands (collusion among prin‐cipals, career‐ending threats by principals, plausible deniability through CSR, political ties as enabler, political ties as buffer). Based on our findings and on insights from the public adminis‐tration literature, we develop a conceptual framework that advances multiple agency theory.
What are the priorities for health data for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities? It varies by whom you ask
Authors: Krahn Gloria , Cargill‐Willis Katherine , Raymond Meredith , Bonardi Alexandra , Havercamp Susan , Johnson Jennifer 
Published: July 2023

AbstractNumerous countries have recognized the need for improved surveillance data on the health of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Federal agencies need additional information about the prevalence and health of persons with IDD to guide decisions about policies and programs. Without such data, health inequities and health needs of people with IDD can go unrecognized and be ignored, and resources may be misdirected. The priority areas for needed information, however, have not been well documented. To determine priorities for health data for persons with IDD, we conducted focus groups with three types of stakeholders from around the United States: researchers/practitioners, adults with IDD, and family members. Focus group dialogue was coded for themes and compared across stakeholder categories. Themes common to all groups included valuing people with IDD and respecting their self‐determination; affirming the need for data including longitudinal data; holding a holistic view of physical, mental, social, and sexual health; and access to quality health care, medications, and assistive equipment. Each group also contributed unique ideas such as importance of trust for disclosure of private information, stereotypes and discrimination, and social influences on health. Stakeholders identified specific health conditions to monitor, including COVID‐19. Findings have implications for establishing a health surveillance data system and for practice more generally. Health needs to be considered holistically, including physical, mental, social, and sexual health. A data framework needs to extend beyond a cross‐sectional comparative framework to include longitudinal tracking and monitoring conditions unique to persons with IDD. People with IDD may not trust nor disclose sensitive information about their disability and health to support persons and surveyors, which has implications for under‐reporting of prevalence of IDD and validity of proxy‐reporting. Input from multiple stakeholders is fundamental to developing a usable and relevant data collection system.
Self‐applied somnography: technical feasibility of electroencephalography and electro‐oculography signal characteristics in sleep staging of suspected sleep‐disordered adults
Authors: Rusanen Matias , Korkalainen Henri , Gretarsdottir Heidur , Siilak Tiina , Olafsdottir Kristin Anna , Töyräs Juha , Myllymaa Sami , Arnardottir Erna Sif , Leppänen Timo , Kainulainen Samu 
Published: July 2023

SummarySleep recordings are increasingly being conducted in patients’ homes where patients apply the sensors themselves according to instructions. However, certain sensor types such as cup electrodes used in conventional polysomnography are unfeasible for self‐application. To overcome this, self‐applied forehead montages with electroencephalography and electro‐oculography sensors have been developed. We evaluated the technical feasibility of a self‐applied electrode set from Nox Medical (Reykjavik, Iceland) through home sleep recordings of healthy and suspected sleep‐disordered adults (n = 174) in the context of sleep staging. Subjects slept with a double setup of conventional type II polysomnography sensors and self‐applied forehead sensors. We found that the self‐applied electroencephalography and electro‐oculography electrodes had acceptable impedance levels but were more prone to losing proper skin–electrode contact than the conventional cup electrodes. Moreover, the forehead electroencephalography signals recorded using the self‐applied electrodes expressed lower amplitudes (difference 25.3%–43.9%, p < 0.001) and less absolute power (at 1–40 Hz, p < 0.001) than the polysomnography electroencephalography signals in all sleep stages. However, the signals recorded with the self‐applied electroencephalography electrodes expressed more relative power (p < 0.001) at very low frequencies (0.3–1.0 Hz) in all sleep stages. The electro‐oculography signals recorded with the self‐applied electrodes expressed comparable characteristics with standard electro‐oculography. In conclusion, the results support the technical feasibility of the self‐applied electroencephalography and electro‐oculography for sleep staging in home sleep recordings, after adjustment for amplitude differences, especially for scoring Stage N3 sleep.
Comparative investigation of various modification methods on Trachypenaeus Curvirostris surimi gel: Gelling properties, rheological behaviors and structure characteristics
Authors: Hu Qiuyue , Ma Fuhao , Wei Huamao , Yang Wenge , Deng Shanggui , Yu Xunxin , Huang Tao 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe aim of this study was to compare the investigations of various contents of egg white protein (2.0%–8.0%, EWP), microbial transglutaminase (0.1%–0.4%, MTGase), and konjac glucomannan (0.5%–2.0%, KGM) on the gelling properties and rheological behavior of Trachypenaeus Curvirostris shrimp surimi gel (SSG), and assessed the modification mechanisms through the analysis of structure characteristics. The findings suggested that all modified SSG samples (expect SSG‐KGM2.0%) had the higher gelling properties and the denser network structure than those of unmodified SSG. Meanwhile, EWP could give SSG a better appearance than MTGase and KGM. Rheological results showed that SSG‐EWP6% and SSG‐KGM1.0% had the highest G′ and G″, demonstrating that the formation of higher levels of elasticity and hardness. All modifications could increase gelation rates of SSG along with the reduction of G″ during the degeneration of protein. According to the FTIR results, three modification methods changed SSG protein conformation with the increasing α‐helix and β‐sheet contents and the decreasing of random coil content. LF‐NMR results indicated that more free water could be transformed into immobilized water in the modified SSG gels, which contributed to improve the gelling properties. Furthermore, molecular forces showed that EWP and KGM could further increase the hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interaction in SSG gels, while MTGase could induce the formation of more disulfide bonds. Thus, compared with another two modifications, EWP modified SSG gels showed the highest gelling properties.
The glycoside hydrolase 28 member VdEPG1 is a virulence factor of Verticillium dahliae and interacts with the jasmonic acid pathway‐related gene GhOPR9
Authors: Liu Shichao , Liu Ruibing , Lv Junyuan , Feng Zili , Wei Feng , Zhao Lihong , Zhang Yalin , Zhu Heqin , Feng Hongjie 
Published: July 2023

AbstractGlycoside hydrolase (GH) family members act as virulence factors and regulate plant immune responses during pathogen infection. Here, we characterized the GH28 family member endopolygalacturonase VdEPG1 in Verticillium dahliae. VdEPG1 acts as a virulence factor during V. dahliae infection. The expression level of VdEPG1 was greatly increased in V. dahliae inoculated on cotton roots. VdEPG1 suppressed VdNLP1‐mediated cell death by modulating pathogenesis‐related genes in Nicotiana benthamiana. Knocking out VdEPG1 led to a significant decrease in the pathogenicity of V. dahliae in cotton. The deletion strains were more susceptible to osmotic stress and the ability of V. dahliae to utilize carbon sources was deficient. In addition, the deletion strains lost the ability to penetrate cellophane membrane, with mycelia showing a disordered arrangement on the membrane, and spore development was affected. A jasmonic acid (JA) pathway‐related gene, GhOPR9, was identified as interacting with VdEPG1 in the yeast two‐hybrid system. The interaction was further confirmed by bimolecular fluorescence complementation and luciferase complementation imaging assays in N. benthamiana leaves. GhOPR9 plays a positive role in the resistance of cotton to V. dahliae by regulating JA biosynthesis. These results indicate that VdEPG1 may be able to regulate host immune responses as a virulence factor through modulating the GhOPR9‐mediated JA biosynthesis.
VIVARIA IN DOLIIS. CERAMIC JARS FOR DORMOUSE FATTENING FOUND IN ARUCCI
Authors: Meléndez Javier Bermejo , Campos Carrasco Juan M. 
Published: July 2023

SummaryThe excavation of the north house at the archaeological site of Arucci (Aroche, Huelva) has provided interesting data for understanding city planning in general, and domestic architecture in particular. Investigation of their environments has allowed the identification of the distinct functions for which they were intended, including two significant tabernae that were connected to one of the main thoroughfares of the city. In one of them, an interesting set of ceramic fragments has been recovered, whose features allow us to recognize them as ceramic containers for fattening the much‐appreciated dormouse. This find signifies an interesting novelty in the archaeological record of the city from which various aspects of the diet of its inhabitants can be inferred, as well as the breeding and production of the rodents.
Wall‐associated kinase BrWAK1 confers resistance to downy mildew in Brassica rapa
Authors: Zhang Bin , Su Tongbing , Xin Xiaoyun , Li Peirong , Wang Jiao , Wang Weihong , Yu Yangjun , Zhao Xiuyun , Zhang Deshuang , Li Dayong , Zhang Fenglan , Yu Shuancang 
Published: July 2023

SummaryThe plant cell wall is the first line of defence against physical damage and pathogen attack. Wall‐associated kinase (WAK) has the ability to perceive the changes in the cell wall matrix and transform signals into the cytoplasm, being involved in plant development and the defence response. Downy mildew, caused by Hyaloperonospora brassicae, can result in a massive loss in Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa L. ssp. pekinensis) production. Herein, we identified a candidate resistant WAK gene, BrWAK1, in a major resistant quantitative trait locus, using a double haploid population derived from resistant inbred line T12–19 and the susceptible line 91–112. The expression of BrWAK1 could be induced by salicylic acid and pathogen inoculation. Expression of BrWAK1 in 91–112 could significantly enhance resistance to the pathogen, while truncating BrWAK1 in T12–19 increased disease susceptibility. Variation in the extracellular galacturonan binding (GUB) domain of BrWAK1 was found to mainly confer resistance to downy mildew in T12–19. Moreover, BrWAK1 was proved to interact with BrBAK1 (brassinosteroid insensitive 1 associated kinase), resulting in the activation of the downstream mitogen‐activated protein kinase (MAPK) cascade to trigger the defence response. BrWAK1 is the first identified and thoroughly characterized WAK gene conferring disease resistance in Chinese cabbage, and the plant biomass is not significantly influenced by BrWAK1, which will greatly accelerate Chinese cabbage breeding for downy mildew resistance.
Recent advances in artificial intelligence, mechanistic models, and speed breeding offer exciting opportunities for precise and accelerated genomics‐assisted breeding
Authors: Bhat Javaid Akhter , Feng Xianzhong , Mir Zahoor A. , Raina Aamir , Siddique Kadambot H. M. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractGiven the challenges of population growth and climate change, there is an urgent need to expedite the development of high‐yielding stress‐tolerant crop cultivars. While traditional breeding methods have been instrumental in ensuring global food security, their efficiency, precision, and labour intensiveness have become increasingly inadequate to address present and future challenges. Fortunately, recent advances in high‐throughput phenomics and genomics‐assisted breeding (GAB) provide a promising platform for enhancing crop cultivars with greater efficiency. However, several obstacles must be overcome to optimize the use of these techniques in crop improvement, such as the complexity of phenotypic analysis of big image data. In addition, the prevalent use of linear models in genome‐wide association studies (GWAS) and genomic selection (GS) fails to capture the nonlinear interactions of complex traits, limiting their applicability for GAB and impeding crop improvement. Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) techniques have opened doors to nonlinear modelling approaches in crop breeding, enabling the capture of nonlinear and epistatic interactions in GWAS and GS and thus making this variation available for GAB. While statistical and software challenges persist in AI‐based models, they are expected to be resolved soon. Furthermore, recent advances in speed breeding have significantly reduced the time (3–5‐fold) required for conventional breeding. Thus, integrating speed breeding with AI and GAB could improve crop cultivar development within a considerably shorter timeframe while ensuring greater accuracy and efficiency. In conclusion, this integrated approach could revolutionize crop breeding paradigms and safeguard food production in the face of population growth and climate change.
Social power and perceived risk of contagious disease: High power leads to lower risk estimation of catching COVID‐19
Authors: Li Heng 
Published: July 2023

AbstractAn accurate estimation of COVID‐19 contagion risk is important in terms of understanding the dynamic of disease transmission and health behavior. Previous research has documented that many health‐related variables influence the risk estimation of communicable diseases. We expanded the current understanding by investigating whether health‐irrelevant factors—such as one's sense of power—can have a systematic and consequential impact on perceived risks of catching the coronavirus. Based on the social distance theory of power, we propose that people in a higher power position develop a greater sense of social distance than those in a lower power position, which may in turn predispose the former to think that they are less likely to catch contagious diseases from other people. In Study 1, we provided correlational evidence that the personal sense of power was associated with the underestimation of contagion probability in Chinese university students. In Study 2, we established the causal relationship between power and concerns for contagious diseases in nonstudent adults and revealed the mediating role of social distance in the observed effect. Overall, these results, for the first time, indicate that power can elevate perceived social distance, exerting downstreaming effects on health cognition during the COVID‐19 pandemic.