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Co-designing the FOotpaths foR Adolescent MAternal Mental HeAlth (FOR MAMA) intervention for pregnant teens in Malawi
Authors: Mhango Wezi , Michelson Daniel , Gaysina Darya 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Background
This study aimed to gain insights into stakeholders’ priorities and preferences for a scalable intervention for common mental problems among perinatal adolescents in Malawi.

Methods
Participatory stakeholder workshops (n=9) were conducted iteratively according to the principles of the Person-Based Approach. Three stakeholder groups were recruited from one urban and one rural primary health centre in Zomba district, Malawi: perinatal adolescents (n=10), their family members (n=8) and healthcare workers (n=10). Framework analysis was conducted using intervention descriptors from the Template for Intervention Description and Replication checklist.

Results
Participants emphasized the need for information on causes and symptoms of common mental problems and for developing coping strategies: a) those focused on external stressors—problem-solving, financial literacy and interpersonal skills—and b) emotion-focused approach behaviours—behavioural activation, relaxation and anger management. There was a strong preference for healthcare workers as intervention providers. Participants agreed on a brief antenatal intervention delivered weekly using both group and individual formats. There were positive views on both self-help and guided formats. All stakeholder groups felt there was a need for follow-up to ensure that adolescents correctly engaged with the intervention material.

Conclusions
Findings informed the design of a brief multicomponent guided intervention for adolescents in the antenatal period.
Concurrent presentation of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and bullous pemphigoid: a rare case report
Authors: Condeng Yusuf Haz , Minhajat Rahmawati , Aman Andi Makbul , Rasyid Haerani , Bakri Syakib , Iskandar Harun 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Historically, adolescents and young adults diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) have faced lower survival rates compared to children with the same illness. Bullous pemphigoid (BP), a rare autoimmune skin disorder, poses unique challenges when occurring alongside hematologic malignancies. A 23-year-old male with ALL-L1 diagnosis who developed bullous pemphigoid in this report. The patient exhibited typical ALL-L1 symptoms, including constitutional manifestations and signs of bone marrow compromise. Dermatological assessment revealed extensive edematous urticaria-like plaques, erosions, excoriations, crusts, and a hemorrhagic bulla. Severe thrombocytopenia was evident in laboratory tests, with histopathological examination confirming bullous pemphigoid. Despite aggressive treatment, including platelet transfusions, the patient’s condition worsened. This case emphasizes the critical need for timely diagnosis and intervention in patients with concurrent hematologic and dermatologic conditions, as mortality rates may surpass those in BP patients without comorbidities.
Electromagnetic induction properties of filamentous bacteria in sediment
Authors: Kang Fuxing , Bonné Robin , Nielsen Lars Peter 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Microbial perception of spatial electromagnetic fields is essential for navigation and communication on Earth's surface system, but current understanding of this phenomenon is limited. At present, cable bacteria of the Desulfobulbaceae family have the longest known range of electron transport. In fact, the flow of electrons along these long filamentous bacteria generates an external electrostatic field, suggesting a potential for electromagnetic induction mirroring that of metallic wires. In this study, we measured the responses of cable bacteria to externally applied electric waves. We noted the formation and disappearance of square waves caused by a pair of spatially variable electric fields, generating negative and positive mirror-symmetric inductions (±1.20 mV in marine sediment) along the horizontally filamentous bacterial layer. Both seawater Candidatus Electrothrix and freshwater Ca. Electronema exhibited this electric induction. The distinct spatial boundary of bacterial induction was strictly confined within 12.5 mm below the surface of the seawater sediment. The results of this study open further avenues of research into understanding how bacteria sense and respond to spatial electromagnetic information.
The codegree isomorphism problem for finite simple groups II
Authors: Hung Nguyen N , Moretó Alexander 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT
Let H be a nonabelian finite simple group. Huppert’s conjecture asserts that if G is a finite group with the same set of complex character degrees as H, then $G\cong H\times A$ for some abelian group A. Over the past two decades, several specific cases of this conjecture have been addressed. Recently, attention has shifted to the analogous conjecture for character codegrees: if G has the same set of character codegrees as H, then $G\cong H$. Unfortunately, both problems have primarily been examined on a case-by-case basis. In this paper and the companion [15], we present a more unified approach to the codegree conjecture and confirm it for several families of simple groups.
Changes in interpersonal distance modulate social attention engagement: evidence from EEG alpha band suppression
Authors: Veranic Kristina , Ewing Louise , Sambrook Thomas , Watson Elizabeth A. G , Zhao Mintao , Bayliss Andrew P 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Interpersonal space is regulated carefully and updated dynamically during social interactions to maintain comfort. We investigated the naturalistic processing of interpersonal distance in real time and space using a powerful implicit neurophysiological measure of attentional engagement. In a sample of 37 young adults recruited at a UK university, we found greater EEG alpha band suppression when a person ‘occupies’ or‘moves into’ near-personal space than for a person occupying or moving into public space. In the dynamic condition only, the differences attenuated over the course of the experiment, and were sensitive to individual differences in social anxiety. These data show, for the first time, neurophysiological correlates of interpersonal distance coding in a naturalistic setting. Critically, while veridical distance is important for attentional response to the presence of a person in one’s space, the behavioural relevance of their movement through public and personal space takes primacy.
miR‐199a‐3p mitigates simulated microgravity‐induced cardiac remodeling by targeting MEF2C
Authors: Pan Junjie , Li Jianwei , Li Jianhua , Ling Shukuan , Du Ruikai , Xing Wenjuan , Li Yuheng , Sun Weijia , Li Youyou , Fan Yuanyuan , Yuan Xinxin , Sun Huiyuan , Yu Mingqi , Wang Xingyi , Li Yingxian , Zhong Guohui 
Published: January 2025

AbstractMicrogravity‐induced cardiac remodeling and dysfunction present significant challenges to long‐term spaceflight, highlighting the urgent need to elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms and develop precise countermeasures. Previous studies have outlined the important role of miRNAs in cardiovascular disease progression, with miR‐199a‐3p playing a crucial role in myocardial injury repair and the maintenance of cardiac function. However, the specific role and expression pattern of miR‐199a‐3p in microgravity‐induced cardiac remodeling remain unclear. We separately utilized mouse tail suspension and rhesus monkey bedrest models to construct simulated microgravity conditions and observed significant cardiac remodeling and dysfunction in both species, accompanied by a marked downregulation of miR‐199a‐3p expression in their hearts. By generating cardiac‐specific transgenic (TG) mice and subjecting them to tail suspension, we observed that the wild‐type (WT) mice exhibited cardiac remodeling characterized by increased fibrosis, smaller cardiomyocytes, and reduced ejection fraction (EF). In contrast, the miR‐199a‐3p TG mice were able to counteract the cardiac remodeling induced by tail suspension, demonstrating that miR‐199a‐3p can protect against simulated microgravity‐induced cardiac remodeling. Subsequently, we employed an AAV9‐mediated delivery system for cardiac‐specific overexpression of miR‐199a‐3p, significantly mitigating cardiac remodeling and dysfunction induced by simulated microgravity. Mechanistically, miR‐199a‐3p targets MEF2C, inhibiting its activation induced by simulated microgravity, thereby suppressing the associated cardiac remodeling. This research identifies miR‐199a‐3p as a promising therapeutic target with significant potential for precise protection against spaceflight‐induced cardiovascular dysfunction.
Interaction of Gut-Microbial Amyloids with Endogenous Amyloids can Drives Microglial Hyperactivity and Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Forgham Helen , Albornoz Eduardo A. , Pietrogrande Giovanni , Zhu Jiayuan , Chung Ka Hang Karen , Tahir Muhammad S. , Ali Syed Aoun , Qiao Ruirui , Kakinen Aleksandr , Wolvetang Ernst J. , Woodruff Trent M. , Aguado Julio , Otzen Daniel E. , Davis Thomas P. , Javed Ibrahim 
Published: January 2025

AbstractGut bacteria have emerged as silent drivers in the pathology of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). They also make amyloids with structure analogue to pathological amyloids and have potential to cross-seed and propagate in a prion-like manner. AD is characterised by the accumulation of mature extracellular Amyloid-β (Aβ) plaques which are surrounded by inflammatory microglia. We report that exposure to interspecies microbial amyloids of FapC (fimbriae) and CsgA (curli) from opportunistic gut pathogensPseudomonas aeruginosaandEscherichia colihyperactivates microglia against Aβ fibrils. Microbial amyloids and Aβ fibrils converge in phagocytic compartments through subsequent internalization, not observed with Aβ fibrils alone. This convergence promotes pro-inflammatory microglia with a defective proteome similar to those observed in AD brains. The resulting clusters develop a pro-inflammatory, indigestible interactome that is eventually regurgitated, inducing progressive degeneration in bystander neurons and ultimately leading to cognitive decline. Collectively, these findings provide compelling evidence that microbial amyloids can trigger progressive AD pathology through microglia-driven neuroinflammation.
Exploring the complexities of thesis writing in the distance mode: postgraduate students’ perspectives, challenges and strategies
Authors: Yunus Mohamad , Bachtiar Bachtiar 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThis study aims to explore the complexities faced by postgraduate students at Universitas Terbuka (UT) during their thesis writing process in a distance learning environment, focusing on their perspectives, challenges and strategies.Design/methodology/approachThe research employed a mixed-methods approach with a convergent parallel design, incorporating both quantitative data from 146 online questionnaire responses and qualitative insights from semi-structured interviews with 16 students. This comprehensive methodology enabled a detailed examination of the students' experiences. The participants were from seven study programs in the Postgraduate Schools of UT.FindingsThe study identifies key themes impacting thesis writing in a distance learning context, including self-discipline, time management, access to resources, technological adaptation, feelings of isolation, motivation and supervisory interaction. The findings highlight the critical role of structured support systems, technological infrastructure and adaptive strategies such as online study groups and productivity tools in mitigating these challenges. Regular, constructive feedback from supervisors and the establishment of a supportive academic community are crucial for student success.Research limitations/implicationsThe research emphasizes the need for educational institutions to enhance their digital platforms and provide comprehensive training to bridge the gap in resource accessibility and technological proficiency. Further studies could expand on the specific needs of different demographic groups within the distance learning framework.Practical implicationsInstitutions should implement targeted interventions such as time management workshops, regular mentoring sessions, and the development of interactive and collaborative online platforms to support distance learners effectively.Social implicationsBy addressing the unique challenges of thesis writing in distance education, this study contributes to improving academic outcomes and enhancing the overall learning experience for postgraduate students, fostering a more inclusive and supportive educational environment.Originality/valueThis research provides valuable insights into the specific experiences of postgraduate students at UT, offering actionable recommendations for educators and policymakers to support thesis writing in distance learning contexts.
Repercussions of restaurant corporate social responsibility on positive emotions, memorable experiences and eWOM
Authors: Souki Gustavo Quiroga , Oliveira Alessandro Silva de , Matos Celso Augusto de 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThis study endeavours to (1) evaluate the impacts of consumers’ perceptions regarding the corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices of casual dining restaurants on their memorable experiences (ME); (2) assess the impacts of consumers’ perceptions regarding the CSR practices of casual dining restaurants on their positive emotions; (3) explore the mediating effect of consumers’ positive emotions in the relationship between CSR and ME; (4) examine the impacts of ME on electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) and (5) investigate whether consumer behavioural engagement on social networking sites (CBE-SNS) moderates the relationship between ME and eWOM.Design/methodology/approachThis survey included 394 casual dining restaurant consumers in Portugal. The hypothetical model, grounded in the stimulus-organism-response theory (S-O-R) proposed by Mehrabian and Russell (1974), was evaluated employing partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM).FindingsThe results demonstrated that restaurants’ CSR (stimulus) directly and positively impacts consumers’ ME and positive emotions (organism). Positive emotions mediate the relationship between restaurants’ CSR and consumers’ ME. Memorable consumer experiences directly and positively impact eWOM (response). Finally, CBE-SNS moderates the relationship between ME and eWOM.Originality/valueThis study uniquely elucidates the relationships among CSR, positive emotions, ME, CBE-SNS and eWOM within casual dining restaurants. Restaurants can use CSR as a stimulus to affect consumers’ positive emotions and ME (organism), generating repercussions on eWOM. Moreover, ME positively influences eWOM. However, CBE-SNS is crucial to establish strategies for distinct consumer profiles, which would increase the impact on eWOM. This study contributes to the S-O-R and provides practical implications for restaurant owners, managers, marketing professionals and policymakers in the food service sector.
Food pantry client choice variety: one size does not fit all
Authors: Bryant Andrew , Follett Lendie , Beck Daniel , Schlotterbeck Bryan 
Published: January 2025

PurposeMatching foods available at food pantries to client preferences provides a variety of benefits and should be viewed as a best practice.Design/methodology/approachData on food pantry client demographics and choices were collected throughout 2019, resulting in 467,384 recorded food choices. Households were segmented using a cluster analysis based on observed choices. Next, a variety of demographics-based statistical models were built to predict food choice segment membership.FindingsSix different segments of clients emerge from the choice data. Some segments choose mostly fruits and vegetables; other segments prefer different options such as grains, animal protein, plant protein or easier-to-prepare but more processed combination foods. Further, these choice-based segments can be predicted with varying levels of accuracy using demographic information. This highlights that the food people choose is related to their identities. For example, as household size grows, clients are less likely to belong to the segment preferring combination foods and more likely to belong to the segment preferring fresh fruits and vegetables. However, other demographics are more predictive of different segments; for example, Asian households are more likely to belong to segments that show preference for plant proteins or for grains.Originality/valueLarge-scale data on pantry client choice is exceedingly rare. The authors use this unique data set to propose food pantries understand their clients better through traditional marketing methods, specifically segmentation.
Idiosyncratic deal seeking for personal brand verification
Authors: Garg Swati , Sinha Shuchi , Anand Smriti 
Published: January 2025

PurposeGrounded in social learning theory and conservation of resources theory, this study examines the link between witnessing co-workers’ idiosyncratic deals (i-deals) and task crafting, task crafting and task i-deals negotiation; and the route that employees take to build their perceptions of personal brand equity.Design/methodology/approachA time-lagged survey was used to collect data from 259 information technology (IT) and consulting professionals in India. Hypotheses were tested using PROCESS MACRO in R.FindingsResults show that witnessing co-workers’ i-deals is positively associated with both task crafting and task i-deals negotiation; and task i-deals negotiation is positively associated with employees’ personal brand equity. Findings also show that task crafting mediates the positive impact of witnessing co-workers’ i-deals on task i-deals negotiation. Further, the study shows that need for legitimization of task customizations moderates the positive relationship between task crafting and task i-deals negotiation, in such a manner that the relationship is stronger when employees’ need for legitimization is low, and it is insignificant when their need for legitimization is high.Originality/valueThis is one of the earliest studies that examine the relationship between task crafting and task i-deals negotiation; and shows that employees negotiate task i-deals to build their personal brand equity.
Faith motifs in the constructions of family meanings by adults with care experience in Zimbabwe
Authors: Gwenzi Getrude Dadirai 
Published: January 2025

PurposeAdults with care experience often struggle to make sense of their family relationships owing to adverse childhood experiences (ACES). This study analysed motifs of faith and spirituality in how care leavers made sense of the concept of “family” in their lives.Design/methodology/approachQualitative semi-structured interviews were used to collect data from 45 adult care leavers Harare, Zimbabwe. A thematic analysis brought out recurring ideas of faith and spirituality that influenced participants’ family constructions.FindingsThe Church played a functional role in care leavers’ lives providing support and care. Faith-based residential care facilities engaged in group spiritual practices, such as going to Church together, praying and worshiping together, which fall within the contemporary concept of “family practices” and allowed care leavers to view unrelated caregivers as “family” based on shared experiences. Finally having faith in God was described as an anchoring force when dealing with the hardships of adulthood in the absence of biological family and state support. These findings have implications for social policy around the role of faith-based institutions in child welfare.Originality/valueThe investigation of the role of faith and spirituality in care-experienced lives is an emerging area of study. This study explores the role of faith and spirituality in care leavers interpersonal lives, which contributes to studies of care leavers’ personal lives. As a marginalized group of young people, their voices are crucial in informing social policy around their care after leaving public state care.
Behavioural shortcomings to avoid in asset valuation using comparable method – insights from a survey experiment
Authors: Setijono Djoko 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThe study aims to identify behavioural shortcomings made by appraisers while conducting valuation (in an experimental setting) of a commercial property in Indonesia. The research attempts to provide insights regarding the valuers’ behaviour, that is logic, judgment and decision particularly during the selection of comparables and the adjustment process.Design/methodology/approachThe research mimics the setting of a real valuation assignment by applying survey experiment. To conduct the survey experiment, the researcher first creates a standardised working paper to be electronically sent to and then filled in by individually/personally approached valuers who have confirmed their willingness to participate in the research. The respondents are valuers from various institutions such as appraisal firm, bank, financial institution and multinational corporation in property research and agency, who have passed Basic Professional Education in Property Valuation (which makes them entitled registered valuers from the Indonesian Ministry of Finance). The respondents were asked to be involved in the experiment as an appraiser valuing a real object by filling in a working paper based on a given valuation case. The researcher (who is also a chartered/licensed valuer) carefully observed what actually has happened in the process of adjustment determined by the appraisers according to their judgments and decisions. The researcher and the respondents are able to interact (when necessary) in order to clarify, to confirm or if there are comments as well as questions from the respondents regarding the research. The interactions enable the researcher to capture richer behavioural insights.FindingsThe following behavioural shortcomings are identified from the respondents’ submitted working papers and reactions during their participation in the research: (a) information avoidance, (b) bias and fallacy and (c) inaccuracies. The first two are related to how valuers address and react on a certain issue such as information, while the last is related to their judgement and decision making. It is also found that inaccuracies can appear in the following modes: inconsistency, misplacement, assumed equality (assumption of insignificant difference) and unjustified allocation.Practical implicationsThe results of this research provide insights of real examples regarding what to avoid when conducting a professional valuation work, that is unnecessary, incorrect perspectives and actions.Originality/valueThe selected research method and the applied data-collection technique allow a closer look at how valuers conducting valuation work and/or a deeper observation inside valuation process therefore enables to identify what inappropriate uses during anchoring and adjustments might be. This research contributes to scarce literature on behavioural valuation research based on own/direct experience.