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Electronic structure and properties of trapped holes in crystalline and amorphous
Ga2O3
Authors: Kaewmeechai Chaiyawat , Strand Jack , Shluger Alexander 
Published: January 2025

Structure and electronic properties of self-trapped holes were studied in both crystalline and amorphous Ga2O3 using density functional theory (DFT) and the nonlocal PBE0-TC-LRC density functional. Amorphous (a) Ga2O3 structures were generated using classical molecular dynamics and the melt-quench technique and further optimized using DFT. They exhibit an average density of 4.84g/cm3 and band gap around 4.3 eV. Calculations predict deep hole trapping in crystalline and amorphous phases with the hole-trapping energies in the amorphous structures being deeper than those found in the crystalline structure. In a−Ga2O3, trapped holes are localized around low-coordinated oxygen atoms (two or three coordinated). We predict the formation of stable hole bipolarons in both the crystalline and amorphous phases facilitated by the formation of O–O bonds with binding energies about 0.2 eV.

Published by the American Physical Society
2025
Modeling adhesion in stochastic and mean-field models of cell migration
Authors: Noureen Shahzeb Raja , Mort Richard L. , Yates Christian A. 
Published: January 2025

Adhesion between cells plays an important role in many biological processes such as tissue morphogenesis and homeostasis, wound healing, and cancer cell metastasis. From a mathematical perspective, adhesion between multiple cell types has been previously analyzed using discrete and continuum models, including the cellular Potts models and partial differential equations (PDEs). While these models can represent certain biological situations well, cellular Potts models can be computationally expensive, and continuum models capture only the macroscopic behavior of a population of cells, ignoring stochasticity and the discrete nature of cell dynamics. Cellular automaton models allow us to address these problems and can be used for a wide variety of biological systems. In this paper we consider a cellular automaton approach and develop an on-lattice agent-based model (ABM) for cell migration and adhesion in a population composed of two cell types. By deriving and comparing the corresponding PDEs to the ABM, we demonstrate that cell aggregation and cell sorting are not possible in the PDE model. Therefore, we propose a set of discrete mean equations which better capture the behavior of the ABM in one and two dimensions.

Published by the American Physical Society
2025
The right fit: how the alignment between customer orientation and service climate boosts employee commitment and customer loyalty
Authors: Tremblay Michel , Parent-Rocheleau Xavier 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
Drawing on the need–supply fit perspective, this study aims to examine how (mis)alignment between customer orientation (CO) and the service climate (SC) influences the affective organizational commitment and indirectly impacts employees’ customer-oriented behavior (COB) and customers’ word-of-mouth (WOM).

Design/methodology/approach
This paper used data from three different sources. The data set comprises 1,420 time-lagged observations from 725 employees surveyed at multiple time points, a total of 19,630 customers from 34 retail stores across multiple time points and the managers of the 34 stores, surveyed multiple times.

Findings
Employees’ affective commitment was found to be higher when CO and SC were both high. In case of misalignment, commitment is higher when the SC is stronger than the CO (compared to when the CO is stronger than SC). Employees’ commitment was positively related to subsequent store-level COBs, which in turn boosted customers’ WOM.

Originality/value
Very few studies have looked for impact of (mis)alignment of frontline employee characteristics with business unit features and how it relates to employees and customers responses.
Feed-in tariff policy for microgrids: past and future a case study of the option value of complementary energy assets in turbulent conditions
Authors: Feleafel Hanaa , Leseure Michel 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
The intermittence of renewable energy sources is a substantial barrier to investments. This issue has conventionally been addressed by governmental policies such as feed-in tariffs (FiT). The purpose of this paper is to assess the effectiveness of these policies and the implications for investments in renewable energy systems, with a specific focus on systems where hydrogen storage systems are emerging as a viable option.

Design/methodology/approach
A quantitative modelling approach is used to analyse a real-life case study considering renewable energy investments staging options versus an upfront investment.

Findings
The main finding of the paper is that FiT policy is of little importance when storage is used, as the storage hedges weather related risk for customers. If the microgrid does not have local storage, or still exports substantial amounts of power, then FiTs are still needed. This implies that policies need updating as the energy sector evolves and the type of support needed becomes more sensitive to microgrid design.

Research limitations/implications
Simplifications were made when modelling weather. Normal weather volatility is accounted for, but not large-scale unusual weather patterns.

Originality/value
The paper provides new insights about using real options theory in a context of increasing uncertainty when complementarity between assets exist. It also argues that the historical “one size fits all” design of FiTs policies is ineffective for the future.
Patronizing Islamic finance services by Cameroonian small and medium-sized entrepreneurs: examining the level and the role of Islamic finance awareness
Authors: Mboutchouang Kountchou Armand , Haruna Ali , Tadzong Mouafo Paul 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This study aims to analyze the level of Islamic finance awareness by Cameroonian small and medium-sized entrepreneurs (SMEs) on the one hand, and the effects of this awareness on the entrepreneurs’ decision to patronize (adopt) Islamic finance, on the other hand.

Design/methodology/approach
This study uses primary data collected from a cross-section of 1,358 SMEs in eight regions of Cameroon using self-administered structured questionnaires. The authors apply mean computation analyses and a binary logistic model to test the study hypotheses. The authors also check for endogeneity and carry out sensitivity analyses.

Findings
The results show that the level of Islamic finance awareness among Cameroonian SMEs can be regarded as average. Furthermore, after dividing the sample into two groups based on the religion of the entrepreneur, it is revealed that the awareness level among Muslim entrepreneurs is considered higher than that of the non-Muslims, with a below-average level of awareness, thereby underlying the place occupied by the Islamic religion as a driver of the decision to engage in the Islamic mode of finance. The application of the simple logistic model reveals that awareness enhances the adoption of Islamic finance by Cameroonian SMEs and that these effects are modulated by the Islamic religion and the educational level channels.

Practical implications
Policymakers and bank managers are encouraged to prioritize more consumer awareness programs as a means of promoting the adoption of Islamic finance by SMEs in Cameroon. Future research in this area should equally consider the supply-side aspects of Islamic finance such as bank managers whose perception and awareness are equally key toward ensuring a more holistic agenda for the promotion of Islamic finance services.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study that analyzes the awareness level of SMEs in the context of a non-Muslim-dominated sub-Saharan African country.
When the mindful ones experience flow: a moderated-mediation model of purchase intention in live commerce
Authors: Wang Qian , Li Xixi , Yan Xiangbin 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThe emerging live streaming technology has provided a novel means for streamers to interact with viewers, allowing for synchronous and vivid demonstrations of products for sale. However, individual streamers as sellers still struggle to improve sales in their live stores. Drawing upon flow theory, our study proposes and tests a moderated-mediation model that explores (1) the indirect influences of telepresence and social presence as two important live streaming affordances on viewers’ purchase intentions through the immersive state of flow and (2) the dynamic contingency embedded in the indirect relationships between presence and purchases through flow as created by mindfulness.Design/methodology/approachWe collected survey data from 251 experienced consumers of a three-year Kuaishou store run by an Inner Mongolian singer in China. We applied a covariance-based structural equation modeling approach to examine the first-stage moderated-mediation model.FindingsOur results show that viewers’ flow state mediated the effects of telepresence and social presence on purchase intentions of both virtual gifts and physical products. Additionally, mindfulness toward live streaming strengthened the mediation effect of flow on the relationship between telepresence and purchase intentions but weakened its mediation effect between social presence and purchase intentions.Originality/valueOur study not only expands the existing knowledge on live commerce but also systematically addresses the theoretical tension between flow and mindfulness as two important user states that coexist in the live commerce context. Our findings also reveal practical implications for streamers, managers and designers of live commerce.
Boosting crowdfunding via knowledge ecosystems: an exploratory analysis through a bibliometric literature review
Authors: D'Amato Antonio , Festa Giuseppe , Vrontis Demetris , Mueller Jens , Rossi Matteo 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This study aims to highlight the fundamental elements about the potential knowledge ecosystems underlying the crowdfunding environment, providing a tentative analysis of the state of the art and suggesting a possible research agenda.

Design/methodology/approach
Based on a sample of 51 papers retrieved from the Web of Science (WOS) database, the investigation, implementing a bibliometric literature review (BLR), has examined the main metadata of the scientific literature that includes studies about crowdfunding and knowledge ecosystems.

Findings
The main research areas in the field, in terms of occurrence network analysis, seem to affect three main clusters (entrepreneurial ecosystems, business ecosystems and service ecosystems), being the role of knowledge (and consequent knowledge management) relevant mostly in regard to entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Originality/value
The research is intended to shed light on the potential connections, relationships and interactions between crowdfunding and the knowledge ecosystems that may emerge in the dynamics involving crowdfunding platforms, projects and operators, emphasizing the contribution of knowledge management in this respect.
Understanding women entrepreneurship in Vietnam: motivators and barriers through integration of two theoretical frameworks
Authors: Maheshwari Greeni , Vu Oanh Thi Kim , Thanh Hang Pham 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to explore the motivators and barriers faced by successful women entrepreneurs in Vietnam, a country with high rates of early-stage and established business ownership by women. By integrating the push-pull theory with macro, meso, and micro-level factors, this study provides a comprehensive overview of the factors influencing female entrepreneurship in this context.Design/methodology/approachThe data for this exploratory qualitative study were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews with 31 successful female entrepreneurs in Vietnam. The analysis was conducted using NVivo software, employing thematic analysis to identify the motivators and barriers associated with women’s entrepreneurship.FindingsThe findings indicate that women are motivated to start businesses by push factors like job dissatisfaction, economic improvement, and family support, as well as pull factors such as time flexibility, autonomy, and personal development. Barriers are identified at different levels: micro-level challenges include lack of financial support, inadequate skills, and work-life balance issues; meso-level barriers involve insufficient training programs, and macro-level barriers are shaped by gender prejudice. Notably, specific to the sectors, the lack of business training is a major challenge for women in consultancy, tourism, and retail sectors, alongside financial constraints in retail and services.Originality/valueAs a theoretical contribution, this study presents a novel model that integrates push/pull theory with macro, meso, and micro-level factors to analyze the motivators and barriers for female entrepreneurship. This integrated model offers a comprehensive view of women’s entrepreneurship in Vietnam’s transitional economy, enhancing understanding of their motivations and challenges, addressing existing gaps, and suggesting practical implications.
Molecular evidence for the role of the ovipositor of the fall armyworm: Where to lay or not to lay?
Authors: Xiao Yong , Lei Chun‐Mei , Yin Fei , Peng Zheng‐Ke , Zhang Yong‐Jun , Zalucki Myron P. , Li Zhen‐Yu 
Published: January 2025

AbstractOviposition behavior in insects has received considerable attention, but studies have mainly focused on the antennae, neglecting the role of the ovipositor. In this study, we investigated the functional characteristics of the ovipositor in oviposition site selection by the fall armyworm (FAW) Spodoptera frugiperda, a destructive invasive pest of maize and other cereals. In oviposition choice assays females exhibited significant repellency to isothiocyanate (ITC), volatiles specific to non‐preferred cruciferous plants. Females retained repellency to ITC or attraction to maize volatiles even after antennae removal. Scanning electron microscopy indicated the presence of olfactory‐associated sensilla on the ovipositor. Comparative transcriptome analysis and in vitro functional studies showed that S. frugiperda odorant binding protein 30 (SfruOBP30), exclusively expressed in the ovipositor, displayed a broad sensitivity toward 18 maize volatiles and 10 ITC compounds. Site‐directed mutant assay revealed that Ser71 and Ser85 were the key binding sites for SfruOBP30 interacting with ITCs and key maize volatiles, respectively. Silencing the expression of SfruOBP30 resulted in the loss of bias in oviposition of FAW, significantly inhibiting their ability to avoid ITCs and locate the maize substrate. Overall, we propose that the ovipositor does not just seek out advantageous conditions for immature stages but more importantly, avoids potential risks during the oviposition process. Apparently, the involvement of SfruOBP30 plays a critical role in detecting both beneficial and harmful substances during this intricate process.
Effectiveness and Safety of Dupilumab for Prurigo Nodularis in China: A Multicentric and Observational Study
Authors: Zhao Zuotao , Song Xiaoting , Shang Yuanyuan , Liu Lijuan , Zheng Rui , Xia Jianxin , Liu Qiang , Hao Guodong , Li Jie , Geng Songmei , An Jingang , Wang Qiang , Liu Xiaoyan , Tang Jianping , Xiao Yizhu , Zhang Litao 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTBackgroundThe efficacy and safety of dupilumab in patients with refractory prurigo nodularis (PN) is well established in clinical trials, but there is a lack of multicenter data regarding its effectiveness and safety in real‐world settings.MethodsPatients with moderate‐to‐severe PN who initiated dupilumab treatment between July 2023 and January 2024, with a follow‐up period of at least 16 weeks at 10 hospitals in China were included. We used peak pruritus numeric rating scale (PP‐NRS), investigator global assessment (IGA) for PN, and dermatology life quality index for adults or children (DLQI/CDLQI) to assess disease control status and quality of life impairment, and monitored adverse events to assess the safety.ResultsA total of 73 PN patients (33 female, 40 male; mean age 45.9 ± 21.5 years) were included. A clinically meaningful improvement of ≥ 4 points in PP‐NRS (PP‐NRS4) was achieved in 84.9% of patients at Week 12. The percentage of patients achieving IGA 0/1 significantly increasing from 0% to 37.0% and 46.6% at Week 12 and 16, respectively. Patient‐reported quality of life outcomes showed substantial improvement, with decreasing from 16.6 ± 6.8 at baseline to 7.2 ± 4.9 at Week 12, 6.4 ± 4.5 at Week 16. The safety profile of dupilumab was favorable, with one patient reporting dry eyes.ConclusionDupilumab can effectively improve the pruritus, nodular lesions and quality of life for PN in real‐world settings.
Treatment outcomes of Manchester procedure versus vaginal hysterectomy for mid‐compartment prolapse: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Wang Qi , Manodoro Stefano , Jiang Xiaoxiang , Lin Chaoqin 
Published: January 2025

AbstractIntroductionTo compare the effectiveness and safety of Manchester procedure versus vaginal hysterectomy in the treatment of mid‐compartment prolapse in women.Material and MethodsWe searched PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and the Cochrane Library for randomized controlled trials (RCTs), prospective, or retrospective studies comparing the Manchester procedure and vaginal hysterectomy up to July 2024. Primary outcomes included anatomical recurrence, subjective recurrence, overall complication rate, and reoperation. Secondary outcomes included estimated blood loss, operative time, and relevant subgroup analyses. This study has been registered in PROSPERO with the registration number CRD42024575874.ResultsA total of 11 783 cases from 1 RCT, 1 prospective study, and 9 retrospective studies were included. For the primary outcomes, the Manchester procedure demonstrated significantly lower subjective recurrence rates (risk ratio [RR] = 0.85; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.73–0.98; I2 = 0%; p = 0.03) and reoperation rates (RR = 0.62; 95% CI: 0.43–0.89; I2 = 64%; p = 0.009) compared with vaginal hysterectomy, with no significant difference in anatomical recurrence rates (RR = 0.84; 95% CI: 0.58–1.21; I2 = 54%; p = 0.34) and overall complication rates (RR = 0.89; 95% CI: 0.79–1.00; I2 = 0%; p = 0.06) between the two groups. Secondary outcomes indicated that the Manchester procedure had a significantly shorter operative time and less estimated blood loss (p < 0.05). Subgroup analysis indicated that the Manchester procedure was associated with lower short‐term (1–3 years) subjective recurrence rates (RR = 0.87; 95% CI: 0.78–0.98; I2 = 0%; p = 0.02) and reoperation rates (RR = 0.71; 95% CI: 0.55–0.92; I2 = 0%; p = 0.008). No significant differences were found between the two groups in terms of short‐term anatomical recurrence rates or in mid‐ to long‐term (>3 years) subjective recurrence rates, anatomical recurrence rates, and reoperation rates (p > 0.05).ConclusionsOverall, the rates of anatomical recurrence and overall complications for Manchester procedure and vaginal hysterectomy are similar. Manchester procedure appears to have a lower subjective recurrence and reoperation rate in the short term, but this advantage was not observed in mid‐ to long‐term follow‐up. Further high‐quality prospective studies are needed to confirm these findings.
Glucagon‐Like Peptide‐1 Receptor Agonists in Patients With Durable Left Ventricular Assist Devices
Authors: Elad Boaz , Lee Changhee , Rahman Afsana , Rzechorzek Wojciech , DeFilippis Ersilia M. , Lotan Dor , Moeller Cathrine M. , Valledor Andrea Fernandez , Rahman Salwa , Baranowska Julia , Clerkin Kevin , Fried Justin , Yunis Adil , Yuzefpolskaya Melana , Colombo Paolo C. , Kaku Yuji , Naka Yoshifumi , Takeda Koji , Raikhelkar Jayant , Sayer Gabriel T. , Uriel Nir 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTBackgroundGLP‐1 RAs improve cardiometabolic outcomes in obese, diabetic, and heart failure patients. Data on the safety and efficacy of GLP‐1 RA in advanced heart failure with durable LVAD is limited.ObjectivesTo assess the safety and efficacy of GLP‐1 RA in durable LVAD patients.MethodsWe conducted a single‐center retrospective analysis of patients on durable LVAD support treated with GLP‐1 RA. Outcomes included cardiometabolic efficacy and LVAD and GLP‐1 RA related adverse events up to 1 year post GLP‐1 RA initiation.ResultsForty LVAD patients were treated with GLP‐1 RA therapy between 2018 and 2023. At 1 year follow‐up, the patient's weight was significantly reduced (116 (98–134) vs. 110 (91–129) kg, p‐value < 0.001), HBA1C was improved (6.4 (5.8–8.1) vs. 5.7 (5.3–6.1), p‐value 0.003), and NT‐proBNP levels were significantly reduced (810 (594–1413) vs. 732 (354–1155) pg/mL, p‐value 0.04). GLP‐1 RA therapy was not associated with cannula position change (cannula coronal angle of 29.7° (15.0–42.0) vs. 23.1° (12.8–42.3), p‐value 0.683), and LVADs complication rate was relatively low (12.5% of the patients had hemocompatibility adverse events, 15% had driveline infection, 12% had HF hospitalization, and 2.5% (1 patient) died due to HeartMate2 malfunction). There was no interruption of drug administration due to adverse events.ConclusionDurable LVAD patients treated with GLP‐1 RA had improved cardiometabolic profiles and low major adverse events. GLP‐1 RA therapy holds promise as a potential adjunctive treatment strategy in LVAD recipients, offering improved cardiometabolic profile, hemodynamics, and potential future transplant candidacy.
The Confrustion Constellation: A New Way of Looking at Confusion and Frustration
Authors: Baker Ryan S. , Cloude Elizabeth , Andres Juliana M. A. L. , Wei Zhanlan 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThere has been considerable research on confusion and frustration that has treated them as two unitary constructs, distinct from each other. In this article, we argue that there is instead a constellation of different types of confusion and frustration, with different antecedents, manifestations, and impacts, and that the commonalities between many types of confusion and frustration justify thinking of them as part of the same constellation of affect, distinct from other prominent affective categories. We discuss how these types of affect have been considered historically and in key models. We then discuss unusual manifestations of each form of affect that have been documented in the literature, and what light they shed on the broader constructs. We conclude with a discussion of a new theoretical framing that treats confusion and frustration as a confrustion constellation, and the opportunities and open questions that this perspective presents.