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Common core respiratory bacteriome of the blue whaleBalaenoptera musculus, in the Gulf of California
Authors: Domínguez-Sánchez Carlos A. , Álvarez-Martínez Roberto C. , Gendron Diane , Acevedo-Whitehouse Karina 
Published: December 2022

AbstractThe number of strandings and unusual mortality events that involve cetaceans may have increased, and potential pathogens of the respiratory tract have been found during the examination of individuals in many of these events. However, investigating the health of free-ranging large whales is logistically complex. Given that the core microbiome is key to understanding host-bacteria relationships and to identifying their relevance for individual and population health, we characterized the core respiratory bacteriome of the Eastern North Pacific blue whale,Balaenoptera musculus, using blow samples collected by a small quadracopter drone. 16S rRNA gene high-throughput sequencing revealed 1,326 amplicon sequence variants (ASVs), of which 11 were shared by more than 50% of all blue whales and had a relative abundance higher than 0.02%.Cutibacterium, Oceanivirga, Tenacibaculum, andPsychrobactercomposed the common core respiratory bacteriome of the blue whale. Additionally, compositional analysis identified 15 bacterial classes dominated by Gammaproteobacteria (27.14%), Bacteroidea (19.83%), and Clostridia (12.89%) as the most representative classes in the respiratory tract of blue whales. However, two whales had a high abundance of bacteria with pathogenic potential, namely Mycoplasmaspp. andStreptococcusspp. in their blow. Both bacterial genera have been associated with pulmonary diseases in mammals. Ours is the first study to characterize the respiratory bacteriome of apparently healthy blue whales and is a baseline for future long-term studies on blue whale health, an endangered species of conservation concern.
Identification and characterization of small molecule inhibitors of the LINE-1 retrotransposon endonuclease
Authors: D’Ordine Alexandra M. , Jogl Gerwald , Sedivy John M. 
Published: December 2022

AbstractThe long interspersed nuclear element-1 (LINE-1 or L1) retrotransposon is the only active autonomously replicating retrotransposon in the human genome. While most of the approximately 500,000 L1 copies are no longer able to propagate, those that retain activity can harm the cell by creating mutations, generating DNA damage, and triggering the expression of inflammatory factors such as the host interferon anti-viral response. Therefore, inhibition of L1 could be used to treat a variety of diseases associated with these processes. Previous research has focused on inhibition of the L1 reverse transcriptase (RT) activity, in part due to the prevalence of well-characterized existing inhibitors to related viral enzymes. Here we present the L1 endonuclease (EN) as an additional target for reducing the detrimental effects of L1 expression. We have screened and characterized a set of structurally diverse small molecule EN inhibitors using computational, biochemical, and cellular methods. We also show that these inhibitors reduce DNA damage created by L1 and inflammation reinforced by L1 activity in senescent cells. These inhibitors could be further used to modulate endogenous L1 function to better understand the lifecycle of this ubiquitous disease-relevant element.
Cerium dioxide modified with fumaric acid as corrosion inhibitor for epoxy coatings on Q235
Authors: Dong Yinxia , Li Mingtian , Zhang Yingjun , Xie Chun , Pan Zhongwen 
Published: December 2022

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to modify cerium dioxide with fumaric acid (CeO2-f) to improve its compatibility and dispersibility in epoxy resin and to investigate the effect of the content on the coating performance.

Design/methodology/approach
To investigate whether CeO2-f reacts with epoxy resin by ring opening, CeO2-f and epoxy resin-treated CeO2-f (Ce CeO2-f/EP) were analyzed by infrared radiation (IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis). To reveal the effect of different content on coatings properties, neutral salt spray test (NSST) and electrochemical test were performed.

Findings
The results of IR, XRD, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and UV-Vis indicated that fumaric acid attached to the CeO2 surface by chemical bonding and underwent a ring-opening reaction with epoxy resin, thus, improving the compatibility of CeO2 in epoxy resin. NSST and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy results showed that the coatings containing 5% CeO2-f exhibited the optimal corrosion resistance. The reason is that a dense conversion film was established on the substrate surface.

Originality/value
The epoxy coatings using CeO2-f as fillers with synergistic inhibition ability are promising for the protection of carbon steel.
The association between fingerprint patterns and blood groups in the Omani population
Authors: Al Habsi Tariq , Al Khabori Hussein , Al Qasmi Sara , Al Habsi Tasnim , Al Mushaiqri Mohamed , Das Srijit , Sirasanagandla Srinivasa Rao 
Published: December 2022

PurposeFingerprints and blood samples are important for the identification of individuals and criminals. The present study aims to identify the predominant fingerprint patterns and the association between the fingerprint patterns and ABO–Rh blood groups in Omani population.Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 Omani individuals aged 18 years (104 males and 96 females). The imprints of all right and left-hand fingers were taken, and the types of the fingerprints were determined using a standard protocol. The blood group of all the subjects was recorded. Chi-square test was performed to identify the association between the fingerprint patterns and the ABO and Rh blood groups.FindingsThe loop fingerprint pattern was the most common in Omani subjects (49.4%), followed by whorl (44.9%) and arch (5.7%) pattern. A significant association (p < 0.001) was found between gender and fingerprint pattern. The loop was the highest occurring pattern in the females (54.6%), while the whorl was more in males (50.0%). The whorl pattern was the most common in the AB+ and O− groups. The loop was a predominant pattern in the A+, A−, B+, B− and O+ groups. The Chi-square test also revealed a significant correlation between different fingerprint patterns and blood groups of the subjects (p < 0.001).Originality/valueThe present study is an outcome of undergraduate student's research project thesis for the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. The results of the present study may help in creating a data bank for biometrics, which can be useful for diagnosing associated diseases and also help in identification of individuals.
The power of photographs: the impact of marketer- and user-generated photographs on consumers' online hotel booking
Authors: He Junhui 
Published: December 2022

PurposeThis study examined how marketer- and user-generated photographs jointly influence consumers' online hotel booking.Design/methodology/approachViewing photographs as stimuli that influence consumers' online hotel booking, this study proposes a research model and validates that using one quasi-experiment.FindingsThe findings of this study provide some empirical insights. Marketers can release room- and scene-related photographs. Users can release product- and social-related photographs. The interaction between room-related photographs by marketers and product-related photographs by users can promote energetic arousal and dominance and then promote online booking intention. The interaction between scene-related photographs by marketers and social-related photographs by users can promote energetic arousal and dominance and then promote online booking intention. Pleasure, energetic arousal and dominance can positively influence the attitude toward photographs. Pleasure and energetic arousal can positively influence the attitude toward photographs and then positively influence booking intention. Dominance can positively influence booking intention.Originality/valueThe findings of this study reveal significant interaction effects between marketer- and user-generated photographs on consumers' online booking. The findings will help researchers and marketers better understand the impact of photographs on consumers' online hotel booking.
Decision-making under extreme uncertainty: eristic rather than heuristic
Authors: Kurdoglu Rasim Serdar , Ates Nufer Yasin , Lerner Daniel A. 
Published: December 2022

PurposeThis paper aims to introduce eristic decision-making in entrepreneurship. A decision is eristically made when it utilizes eristics, which are action-triggering short-cuts that draw on hedonic urges (e.g. sensation-seeking). Unlike heuristics, eristic decision-making is not intendedly rational as eristics lead to decision-making without calculating or even considering the consequences of actions. Eristics are adaptive when uncertainty is extreme. Completely novel strategies, nascent venturing, corporate venturing for radical innovation and adapting to shocks (e.g. pandemic) are typically subject to extreme uncertainties.Design/methodology/approachIn light of the relevant debates in entrepreneurship, psychology and decision sciences, the paper builds new conceptual links to establish its theoretical claims through secondary research.FindingsThe paper posits that people adapt to extreme uncertainty by using eristic reasoning rather than heuristic reasoning. Heuristic reasoning allows boundedly rational decision-makers to use qualitative cues to estimate the consequences of actions and to make reasoned decisions. By contrast, eristic reasoning ignores realistic calculations and considerations about the future consequences of actions and produces decisions guided by hedonic urges.Originality/valueCurrent entrepreneurial research on uncertainty usually focuses on moderate levels of uncertainty where heuristics and other intendedly rational decision-making approaches pay off. By contrast, this paper focuses on extreme uncertainty where eristics are adaptive. While not intendedly rational, the adaptiveness of eristic reasoning offers theoretically and psychologically grounded new explanations about action under extreme uncertainty.
The COVID-19 pandemic and global food security: a bibliometric analysis and future research direction
Authors: AlNemer Hashem Abdullah 
Published: December 2022

PurposeThis study aims to analyse the nature and trends in the knowledge discovery process on COVID-19 and food insecurity using a comprehensive bibliometric analysis based on the indexing literature in the Scopus database.Design/methodology/approachData were extracted from Scopus using the keywords COVID-19 and food security to ensure extensive coverage. A total of 840 research papers on COVID-19 and food security were analysed using VOSviewer and RStudio software.FindingsThe findings of the bibliometric analysis in terms of mapping of scientific research across countries and co-occurrence of research keywords provide the trends in research focus and future directions for food insecurity research during times of uncertainty. Based on this analysis, the focus of scientific research has been categorised as COVID-19 and food supply resilience, COVID-19 and food security, COVID-19 and public health, COVID-19 and nutrition, COVID-19 and mental health and depression, COVID-19 and migration and COVID-19 and social distancing. A thematic map was created to identify future research on COVID-19 and food security.Practical implicationsThis analysis identifies potential research areas such as food supply and production, nutrition and health that may help set future research agendas and devise policy supports for better managing food insecurity during uncertainty.Originality/valueThis analysis provides epistemological underpinnings for knowledge generation and acquisition on COVID-19 and food insecurity.
A meta-analytic examination of the antecedents explaining the intention to use fintech
Authors: Bommer William H. , Milevoj Emil , Rana Shailesh 
Published: December 2022

PurposeThis study examines antecedents to fintech use intention to determine which antecedents can provide a parsimonious, yet accurate explanation.Design/methodology/approachMeta-analyses based on 42 samples estimate how seven antecedents are associated with fintech use intentions. Subsequent analyses utilize meta-analyses to estimate a regression analysis to simultaneously estimate the relationship between the antecedents and fintech use intention. Relative weight analysis then determined each antecedent's utility.FindingsHedonic motivation, price value, performance expectations and social influence had the strongest relationships with intention to use fintech. Further analyses found a parsimonious model with only three antecedents was nearly as predictive as the full seven antecedent model. Four moderating variables were examined but played minor roles.Research limitations/implicationsCommon method variance may impact the findings because all primary studies used cross-sectional surveys.Practical implicationsVery few measures (i.e. three) can robustly explain fintech use intention. When these measures cannot be readily influenced, alternatives are also presented.Originality/valueThis is the first integrative review of fintech use intentions. The authors integrate what is currently known about fintech use intentions and then provide a robust model for fintech use intentions that both researchers and practitioners can utilize.
COVID-19 and accounting as multidimensional technical, social and moral practice: a framework for future research
Authors: Carnegie Garry D. , Gomes Delfina , McBride Karen 
Published: December 2022

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to augment an understanding of the importance and relevance of a proposed new definition of accounting to reset, inform and develop accounting education, professional practice and research, from tomorrow, for the purpose of shaping a better world. In the process of setting an agenda, we outline, discuss, and analyse the eight articles which follow depicting complementary and insightful scenarios during COVID-19.

Design/methodology/approach
This study applies an original informing framework for discussion and analysis purposes, described as Framework of the Multidimensional Nature of Accounting. The proposed, multidimensional definition is “Accounting is a technical, social and moral practice concerned with the sustainable utilisation of resources and proper accountability to stakeholders to enable the flourishing of organisations, people and nature” (Carnegie et al., 2021a, p. 69, 2021b).

Findings
Accounting is conceived, understood and examined in the research portrayed as a combined technical, social and moral practice concerned with shaping a better world to enable the flourishing of organisations, people and nature. To the contrary, accounting is not recognised as a mere neutral, benign, technical practice.

Research limitations/implications
While this paper examines the other articles, there is no substitute for carefully reading, and reflecting on, all the articles published. Importantly, each contribution provides unique and comprehensive insights on accounting during the initial global pandemic period.

Originality/value
Accounting is studied in different organisational and social contexts against the backdrop of a global pandemic, among other “wicked problems” worldwide.
Cultural attractiveness index for sustainable cities: Tourism Agenda 2030
Authors: Zhang Huiying , Leung Xi Yu , Bai Billy 
Published: December 2022

Purpose
Aligned with cultural attraction theory, this study aims to propose a cultural attractiveness index (CAI) that helps tourism practitioners and scholars evaluate and track the cultural attractiveness of urban destinations (cities) in the context of sustainable development.

Design/methodology/approach
Applying the Delphi method, a panel of experts was recruited to conduct three rounds of review to generate dimensions and determine indicators and corresponding weights. This study then verified CAI with statistical data from three sample cities (London, New York and Beijing).

Findings
A 12-item three-dimensional index structure (cultural places, cultural activities and cultural atmosphere) was created as CAI. This study also applied the CAI to compare three sample cities. The comparison identified possible aspects to be improved in developing cultural attractiveness, confirming CAI’s usefulness in fostering sustainable development.

Originality/value
The new CAI offers an effective tool for ascertaining a sustainable city’s cultural attractiveness while extending the cultural attraction theory and filling the existing gaps in the literature through a benchmark instrument. The CAI also provides an effective tool for destination managers and tourism practitioners for their sustainable initiatives in cities.
The Australian Economy in 2022–23: Inflation and Higher Interest Rates in a Post‐COVID‐19 World
Authors: Tsiaplias Sarantis , Wang Jiao 
Published: December 2022

AbstractRecord levels of domestic and global stimulus during the COVID‐19 pandemic years helped to mitigate largely unparalleled downside risks. Post‐COVID‐19, inflation surged in Australia due to overseas factors such as the war in Ukraine, and domestic factors such as COVID‐related backlogs in the construction sector. To constrain inflation, the Reserve Bank shifted to a phase of aggressive monetary policy tightening in 2022. There are, however, cost of living ramifications associated with tighter monetary policy. Looking forward, there is significant uncertainty about the rate at which inflation will normalise, and the spending response of consumers to higher interest rates.
Evaluation of the discrimination and calibration of predictive scores of mortality in ECMO for patients with COVID‐19
Authors: Huespe Ivan Alfredo , Lockhart Carolina , Kashyap Rahul , Palizas Fernando , Colombo Malena , Romero Maria del Pilar , Prado Eduardo , Casabella García Christian A. , Las Heras Marcos , Carboni Bisso Indalecio 
Published: December 2022

AbstractBackgroundThe criteria for the selection of COVID‐19 patients that could benefit most from ECMO organ support are yet to be defined. In this study, we evaluated the predictive performance of ECMO mortality predictive models in patients with COVID‐19. We also performed a cost–benefit analysis depending on the mortality predicted probability. We conducted a retrospective cohort study in COVID‐19 patients who received ECMO at two tertiary care hospitals between March 2020 to July 2021.Materials and MethodsWe evaluated the discrimination (C‐statistic), calibration (Cox calibration), and accuracy of the prediction of death due to severe ARDS in V‐V ECMO score (PRESERVE), the Respiratory Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Survival Score (RESP) score, and the PREdiction of Survival on ECMO Therapy‐Score (PRESET) score. In addition, we compared the RESP score with Plateau pressure instead of Peak pressure.ResultsWe included a total of 36 patients, 29 (80%) of them male and with a median (IQR) APACHE of 10 (8–15). The PRESET score had the highest discrimination (AUROCs 0.81 [95%CI 0.67–0.94]) and calibration (calibration‐in‐the‐large 0.5 [95%CI −1.4 to 0.3]; calibration slope 2.2 [95%CI 0.7/3.7]). The RESP score with Plateau pressure had higher discrimination than the conventional RESP score. The cost per QALY in the USA, adjusted to life expectancy, was higher than USD 100 000 in patients older than 45 years with a PRESET > 10.ConclusionThe PRESET score had the highest predictive performance and could help in the selection of patients that benefit most from this resource‐demanding and highly invasive organ support.
The safety of COVID‐19 vaccination in immunocompromised children and young adults with immune‐mediated inflammatory disease
Authors: Sahn Benjamin , Lu Ying , Hui‐Yuen Joyce S. , Fishbein Joanna , Gottlieb Beth S. , Eberhard Barbara A. , Walters Heather M. 
Published: December 2022

AbstractAimTo assess safety of COVID‐19 vaccination in paediatric patients with immune‐mediated inflammatory disease (IMID).MethodsSubjects of 5–21 years of age with IMID who received at least one COVID‐19 vaccine completed electronic surveys after each vaccine to assess side effects within 1 week of vaccination, current medications and COVID‐19 testing after vaccination. Charts were reviewed for COVID‐19 polymerase chain reaction and IgG response to SARS‐CoV‐2 spike protein results and for disease flare during the study period.ResultsAmong 190 enrolled subjects, 71% were female, with median age 17 (range 6–21) years. The most common diagnosis was juvenile idiopathic arthritis/rheumatoid arthritis (55%). 78% of subjects were taking immunosuppressive medication. At least one side effect was reported in 65% of subjects after any dose of the vaccine; with side effects in 38%, 53% and 55% of subjects after the first, second and third vaccine doses, respectively. The most common side effects were injection site pain (59%), fatigue (54%) and headache (39%). No anaphylaxis or myocarditis was reported. Three subjects (2%) experienced disease flare.ConclusionIn our cohort of paediatric patients with IMID, observed side effects were found to be mild and disease flare rates were found to be low following COVID‐19 vaccination.
HA15 inhibits binding immunoglobulin protein and enhances the efficacy of radiation therapy in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Authors: Luo Hui , Wang Liuxiang , Zhang Deju , Sun Yanan , Wang Shujuan , Song Shuai , Ge Hong 
Published: December 2022

AbstractProteomic profiling is a promising approach to identify novel predictors of radiation response. The present study aimed to identify potential biomarkers of radiation response by serum proteomics in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) patients and find efficacious therapeutic drugs to enhance the efficacy of radiation therapy (RT). Serum binding immunoglobulin protein (BIP) was identified and validated as a treatment response predictor in ESCC patients treated with RT. Novel BIP inhibitor HA15 showed antitumor activity in ESCC cells by viability assay. Tumor cell colony formation and apoptosis assay revealed targeting BIP was associated with significant improvements of radiation sensitivity. Further analyses revealed that HA15 enhanced radiation‐induced endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and immunogenic cell death (ICD) in ESCC. Clinical data indicated that high expression of BIP was associated with poor survival in patients of ESCC. In conclusion, proteomics analysis suggested BIP was a promising predictor of radiation response in locally advanced ESCC. The BIP inhibitor HA15 acted as an ER stress inducer and ICD stimulator; RT combined with HA15 was effective in suppressing the growth of ESCC in vitro and in vivo. Pretreatment BIP was an essential prognostic biomarker in locally advanced ESCC patients treated with RT.
Association between prenatal maternal anxiety and/or stress and offspring's cognitive functioning: A meta‐analysis
Authors: Delagneau Garance , Twilhaar E. Sabrina , Testa Renee , van Veen Sarit , Anderson Peter 
Published: December 2022

AbstractThis meta‐analysis examined the relationship between prenatal maternal stress and/or anxiety and the outcomes of children aged 3 months to 9 years. Of the 8754 studies published before June 2021 that were synthesized, 17 conducted in Western countries were included in the meta‐analysis (Ntotal = 23,307; Mmales 54%; Methnicity White 77%, Pacific 15%, African American/Black 10%, Middle Eastern 7%, Eastern 8%). Effect sizes ranged from −0.41 to 0.15. A weak negative association was found between prenatal stress and/or anxiety exposure and children's general intellectual development. Associations varied based on the type of exposure. Findings are limited to developed counties and cannot be generalized to low‐ and middle‐income countries. Directions for maternal prenatal intervention and future studies are discussed.