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LDB1 regulates gene expression and chromatin structure in pluripotency and lineage differentiation
Authors: Kwon HeungSun , Kim Juhyun , Zhou Lecong , Dean Ann 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTChromatin organization is a pivotal factor in stem cell pluripotency and differentiation. However, the role of enhancer looping protein LDB1 in stem cells has not been explored. We generatedLdb1(−/−)embryonic stem cells (ESC) using CRISPR/Cas9 editing and observed a reduction in key stem cell factors SOX2 and KLF4 upon LDB1 loss. Embryoid bodies (EB) derived fromLdb1(−/−)ESC displayed reduced expression of lineage-specific markers and impaired ability to undergo terminal differentiation to erythroblasts. Differential gene expression, including of theLin28-mediated self-renewal pathway genes, was observed between WT andLdb1(−/−)ESC and EB but was most pronounced after differentiation to erythroblasts. LDB1 occupied super enhancers, including those of pluripotency genes, in ESC together with pluripotency factors. LDB1 loss resulted in globally decreased chromatin accessibility in ESC and EB. Conditional LDB1-deficient mice displayed reduced hematopoietic stem cell markers on bone marrow cells, and dysregulation of theLin28pathway. Thus, LDB1 function is critical for ESC and EB development and becomes progressively more important during differentiation to erythroblasts.
Exerting creativity: unveiling the mechanisms of mobile short-video advertising in promoting consumer decision-making
Authors: Fan Xiaojun , Xu Pengbo , Li Huiyao , Sun Tiantian 
Published: January 2025

PurposeIn the digital era, creativity is pivotal in marketing, particularly in advertising, where mobile short-video advertising (MSA) has surged in popularity. However, the mechanism of how advertising creativity influences consumer decision-making remains understudied. We scrutinize how MSAs’ creativity influences consumers' purchase and sharing intentions.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses 40 selected creative MSAs to collect a total of 666 valid questionnaires.FindingsThe results show that the exertion of creativity in MSAs positively impacts consumer intentions through perceived surprises and mental simulation, with the optimal stimulus level moderating these effects.Practical implicationsOur findings provide practical recommendations for brands and advertisers, mainly in terms of the impact of advertising creativity on advertising content strategy, helping them to create effective advertising to capture market and traffic by focusing on the content (relevance) and format (novelty) of advertising.Originality/valueThis study conducted in-depth research using the cognitive-affective-behavior (CAB) paradigm, integrated with mental simulation theory and the optimum stimulation level theory. Innovatively, we developed a model of the consumer decision-making process based on creativity, which enhances the research on the mechanisms underlying the consumer decision-making process.
Three-phase CPLEX with quota auction mechanism for dedicated resource-constrained multi-project scheduling problem with calendar constraints
Authors: Kong Feng , Chen Kaixin 
Published: January 2025

PurposeIn the realistic multi-project scheduling, resources are not always shared among multiple projects, nor are they available to perform activities throughout the planning horizon. Besides, according to construction technology, some architectural jobs cannot be interrupted for any reason. However, these characteristics of resources and activities have not been fully studied, which may lead to the reduction of engineering quality and the failure of scheduling work. Therefore, this paper aims to model a multi-project scheduling problem with the above characteristics and provide an effective method to meet the actual needs of the construction industry.Design/methodology/approachA three-phase CPLEX with quota auction mechanism (TPCP–QAM) is developed to solve this problem, which significantly improves the solving performance of CPLEX by adjusting the search strategy and implementing a distributed procedure. In this approach, resources are dedicated to individual projects through a global coordination mechanism, while each project is independently scheduled by a local scheduling algorithm.Findings(1) For the proposed problem, CPLEX 2019's default search strategy. (Auto) is far inferior to another search strategy (Multi-point) in optimizing the project total cost and average resource capacity. (2) Compared with other two algorithms, TPCP–QAM has obvious advantages in the multi-project total cost (MPTC) and CPU time, especially for large-size instances. (3) Even though the number of non-working days may not be changed for the protection of labor resources, managers can reduce MPTC or shorten the multi-project total makespan (TMS) by appropriately adjusting the distribution of non-working days.Originality/valueThis paper fulfils an identified need to investigate how to complete a multi-project portfolio with the minimum cost while ensuring engineering quality under a practical multi-project scheduling environment.
Blockchain enabled e-voting system adoption: examining the mediating role of perceived transparency
Authors: Abbasi Amir Zaib , Bashir Shahid , Albashrawi Mousa , Ting Ding Hooi 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
Transparency is one of the finest characteristics of blockchain technology. As blockchain’s technical enablers are traceable and irreversible, transparency allows for more confidence in the system. This study aims to apply and extend the theoretical model of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT2) by empirically investigating the factors (performance expectancy, price value, facilitating conditions, hedonic motivation, habit, social influence and effort expectancy) that influence users’ perceived transparency of blockchain-as-a-service for e-voting and its effect on adoption intention; to investigate the mediating effect of perceived blockchain transparency on the relationship between UTAUT2 antecedents and intention to use blockchain-based e-voting technology; and to investigate Generations Z and Y’s perceptions of how blockchain technology can be implemented to the current e-voting system.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors primarily used the MTurk crowdsourcing platform to host their online survey and collected 251 valid responses from their targeted participants, which the authors analyzed using Smart PLS 4.0.

Findings
The findings revealed that users’ perceived expectancy, hedonic motivation, facilitating conditions, habit and price value positively influence the perceived transparency of blockchain-as-a-service for e-voting. This, in turn, positively influences adoption intention. In addition, users’ perceived transparency positively mediates the relationship between UTAUT2 factors (perceived expectancy, hedonic motivation, facilitating conditions, habit and price value) and the adoption intention of blockchain-based e-voting.

Originality/value
By empirically investigating the factors that enhance users’ perceived transparency of blockchain-as-a-service for e-voting, this study contributes to the UTAUT2 model literature. It also investigates the impact of this perceived transparency on the adoption intention and illustrates its mediating role in the UTAUT2 model through a segmentation approach. Finally, the authors address the significant implications of the findings, including how their research contributes to the transparency literature by emphasizing the significance of transparency in blockchain technology.
Mapping the metaverse-sustainability nexus in hospitality and tourism: a bibliometric approach
Authors: Asif Muhammad , Ersoy Aslı , Lodhi Rab Nawaz , Cobanoglu Cihan 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThe metaverse is a transformative platform with the potential to reshape hospitality and tourism by promoting sustainable practices. Despite growing interest, the connection between the metaverse and sustainability remains unclear. This study aims to uncover the structure of this domain, offering insights into emerging research within the hospitality and tourism context.Design/methodology/approachThe study applied bibliometric analysis to examine 246 articles in the Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus databases, spanning the period from 2011 to 2024. Network analysis was then performed using VOSviewer as part of the evaluation process.FindingsThe major findings comprise the leading authors, countries, journals, research developments, and future research directions in the relevant field. Finally, we categorized the study into three main streams: (1) “Technological Advancements in Sustainable Tourism,” (2) “Geospatial Technology and Sustainable Development in Hospitality and Tourism,” and (3) “Immersive and Sustainable Tourism Experiences in the Metaverse.”Originality/valueThis study is one of the first to offer a thorough and holistic bibliometric review of the nexus between the metaverse and sustainability in hospitality and tourism, which will guide the exploration of uncharted aspects of the field.
Does corporate financial reporting on the sustainable development goals (SDGs) enhance earnings quality? The moderating role of foreign ownership
Authors: Al-Hiyari Ahmad , Kolsi Mohamed Chakib , Dungore Parizard Phiroze 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to examine the nexus between corporate financial reporting on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations (UN) and earnings quality (EQ) and to further investigate whether foreign ownership moderates this nexus.

Design/methodology/approach
This study tests the proposed hypotheses by applying multivariate regression analyses to a sample of non-financial firms listed on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) stock exchanges over the 2016–2023 period. The authors construct a composite index for SDGs reporting based on the 17 SDGs’ indicators developed by the UN and use discretionary accruals as a proxy for financial reporting quality. Data on SDG disclosures and foreign ownership are manually collected from annual reports, while financial data are derived from the Thomson Reuters Eikon database.

Findings
The results of this paper show that SDG disclosures have a positive impact on earnings’ quality. This finding is consistent with the argument that firms with higher levels of SDG disclosures are associated with better financial reporting quality. The results also show that foreign ownership positively moderates the link between SDG disclosures and EQ. This means that SDG disclosures are more effective at improving the quality of financial reporting in firms where a substantial number of shares are held by foreign investors.

Practical implications
This study has significant implications for shareholders and policymakers functioning in the UAE. First, it encourages UAE firms to provide more SDG information in their annual reports because doing so improves financial reporting quality, which ultimately increases shareholders’ confidence in capital markets. Second, given that foreign ownership plays a pivotal role in strengthening the relationship between SDG disclosure and EQ, parties interested in assessing the quality of financial statements are urged to consider not only the volume of SDG-related information but also the extent to which a firm has foreign equity ownership.

Social implications
This study shows how compliance with the UN SDGs promotes financial reporting quality, thereby contributing to firms’ long-term sustainability goals. This study also highlights the need for sustainable investment in the UAE and abroad in promoting socially responsible organizations.

Originality/value
This research contributes to prior work in two ways. First, to best of the authors’ knowledge, this research is the first to analyze the connection between SDG disclosures and EQ in the Middle East region. Second, this study provides new evidence that the positive connection between SDG disclosure and EQ is more pronounced in firms with high foreign ownership.
Toward a sustainable entrepreneurship future: exploring sustainable entrepreneurial attitudes and intention among young women in an emerging economy
Authors: Alakaleek Wejdan , Harb Ayman , Alzyoud Sultan 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to investigate the sustainable entrepreneurial attitudes (SEA) and intentions of young women. The study aims to first explore the impact of the external environment on the SEA and then the intention of female tourism and hotel management students at Jordanian universities; and second, to examine the moderating role of prior entrepreneurial training (PET) in the relationship between the external perceived environment and SEA.

Design/methodology/approach
A quantitative approach, using a questionnaire with a total sample of 302 participants of female tourism and hotel management students at Jordanian universities, was used to collect data. SmartPLS was used to test the research model and hypotheses.

Findings
The findings revealed that the entrepreneurial attitude of young female students in tourism and hospitality toward sustainable entrepreneurship significantly influences their sustainable entrepreneurial intention (SEI). The perceived external environment, including access to finance, government policies and university educational support, has a nonsignificant effect on young women’s SEA; however, their SEA is significantly influenced by society’s perception. Their PET partially moderates the relationships between the perceived external environment and young women’s SEA (PET).

Originality/value
This study creates new insights and contributes toward understanding the SEA and SEI of young women in an emerging economy context, Jordan. It proposes integration and extension, through adding external environment and PET, of the theory of planned behavior to explore young female students’ attitudes and intentions toward sustainable entrepreneurship in tourism and hospitality.
Structural controls and dysconnectivity in a semi‐arid watershed: A case study from northeastern Brazil
Authors: de Azevedo Cavalcanti Tavares Bruno , da Silva Wemerson Flávio , de Melo Jonas Herisson Santos , de Oliveira George Pereira , de Lira Daniel Rodrigues , de Barros Corrêa Antonio Carlos , da Silva Mützenberg Demétrio , de Araújo Rafael Oliveira , Girão Osvaldo 
Published: January 2025

AbstractRiver systems have been the subject of studies that address their ability to transfer water and sediments continuously and efficiently. However, works aimed at understanding the geological controls that promote disconnection and sediment storage in temporary semi‐arid rivers are scarce. In the semi‐arid Northeast of Brazil, the morphostructural context, in line with crustal mechanics, acts on the transmission of materials along the channels, conditioning the spatial juxtaposition between stretches of rocky and alluvial bottom resulting from the creation of accommodation spaces and sediment storage that promote primary river disconnection. By applying morphometric indices to the Carnaúba River watershed, state of Rio Grande do Norte, this work identified how the action of crustal deformations, conditioned by the reactivation of shear‐zones, and drainage superimposition to lithological units discordantly disposed to the main channel, contributed to creating morphological compartments dominated by aggradation. The data indicate that the Cenozoic tectonics operating in the watershed created accommodation spaces controlled by knickpoints, grabens and rocky sills. These structures functioned as storage basins throughout the Quaternary and engender current scenarios of river disconnection that add to the intermittency characteristics inherent to the fluvial environment of the Brazilian semi‐arid region.
Preventing fraudulent financial reporting with reputational signals of strategic auditors
Authors: Sealy Chezham (Chez) L. , Simon Chad A. 
Published: January 2025

AbstractFinancial reporting fraud continues to cost companies millions of dollars annually and is a major source of concern for regulators, stakeholders, and auditors. While academic research has largely focused on external auditors' fraud detection efforts, we analyze whether auditors can help prevent occurrences of fraud through low‐cost reputational signals of higher “strategic reasoning”; strategic reasoning refers to strategies that individuals take in light of the anticipated actions of others (see van der Hoek et al., 2005, A logic for strategic reasoning, AAMAS '05, 157−164). Specifically, we consider the potential impact on manager behavior of signaling whether audit professionals use zero‐, first‐, and second‐order audit approaches. Zero‐order audit approaches involve making decisions based mostly on the auditor's incentives, first‐order approaches involve decisions based mostly on the client's incentives, and second‐ or higher‐order audit approaches involve decisions based on the client's incentives while recognizing that the client will respond to the auditor's decisions (see Wilks & Zimbelman, 2004, Accounting Horizons, 18(3), 173–184). Using a context‐rich experiment in which manager participants have no history of interacting with the auditor, we find that the likelihood of fraud occurring is lower when it is signaled that audit partners and their teams use a first‐ or second‐order strategic audit approach compared to a zero‐order approach, due to an increase in the perceived likelihood of the auditor detecting fraud. We also consider whether signaling an auditor's level of strategic reasoning influences the level of effort used to conceal fraud and find an increase in the expected level of fraud effort for managers in the first‐ and second‐order audit conditions.
Highlights From the 2nd Turin International Workshop on Liver Machine Perfusion
Authors: Patrono Damiano , De Stefano Nicola , Panconesi Rebecca , Martins Paulo N. , Romagnoli Renato ,   Meeting Collaborators
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTThe 2nd Turin International Workshop on Liver Machine Perfusion took place in Turin, Italy, on November 22, 2024. Leading experts came together to discuss the current applications, limitations, and future directions of this technology, with a primary focus on but not limited to liver transplantation. This report provides a summary of the evidence, insights, and debates shared during the meeting.
Connecting Language Abilities and Social Competence in Children: A Meta‐Analytic Review
Authors: Wieczorek Karolina , DeGroot Megan , Ganshorn Heather , Graham Susan A. 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTResearch examining relations between language skills and social competence has yielded mixed findings. Three meta‐analyses investigated links between language skills (overall, receptive, and expressive) and social competence in 2‐ to 12‐year‐old children. Data from 130 studies representing 62,120 children (M age at language assessment = 4.70 years; 52% male), predominantly from North America and Europe, and identifying as White (33%), Black (17%), Hispanic (14%), Asian (2%), Mixed (4%), Indigenous (1%), and Other/Unspecified (29%) were analyzed. Analyses indicated significant medium‐sized associations between social competence and: overall language (r = 0.27), receptive language (r = 0.23), and expressive language (r = 0.20). Exploratory analyses indicated significant moderating effects of study design, publication status, social type, and geographic region. Results and implications are discussed.
Nonconvulsive status epilepticus in patients under intensive care: Should we view epilepsy as a sleep disorder?
Authors: Gélisse Philippe , Crespel Arielle 
Published: January 2025

AbstractNonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) was initially described in patients with typical and atypical absence status epilepticus (ASE) characterized by states of confusion varying in severity and in focal epilepsies with or without alteration of consciousness. Continuous EEG monitoring of critically ill patients has further refined the classification of NCSE into two main categories: with coma and without coma. Hypnotic, soporific or somniferous epileptic seizures do not exist. On the contrary, patients usually awaken when seizures occur during sleep, and their eyes remain open during ASE. Excessive sleepiness and coma alone are not ictal signs but are observed in the postictal phase of convulsive seizures. On the other hand, excessive sleepiness evolving into coma is a cardinal sign of metabolic/toxic encephalopathies with triphasic waves evolving to burst suppression patterns and ultimately to cerebral inactivity and death. NCSE alone does not directly cause coma. Comas are related to the underlying etiology, patient age and comorbidities, as well as the administration of intravenous sedative drugs to control epileptic seizures. In cases of severe brain injury, NCSE can explain the failure to awaken after the withdrawal of anesthetics and is only an aggravating factor of the neurological condition. In typical ASE, which is characterized by sustained, rhythmic, bilateral, synchronous and unreactive discharges with evolving spatiotemporal patterns (the best example of NCSE), there is no vigilance impairment. This contrasts with metabolic/toxic encephalopathies, which exhibit monomorphic generalized periodic discharges in which patients may become comatose and die. The extended concept of NCSE in comatose patients may lead to an inflated assessment of NCSE, implying a potentially worse prognosis compared to convulsive status epilepticus.
Chinese parents' education anxiety, parenting, and problem behaviors in preschool children: Child competence as moderator
Authors: Wang Mingzhu , Lin Yaming , Xu Qianqian , Liu Hui , Li Yiwei , Duan Qimeng 
Published: January 2025

AbstractObjectiveThis study investigated how parental education anxiety was associated with preschoolers' internalizing and externalizing problems, and whether these associations were mediated by parenting styles. Additionally, the moderating role of children's competence in learning was examined.BackgroundChinese parents are generally anxious about their children's education. However, the implications of parental education anxiety for children's adjustment and the underlying mechanisms are still unclear.MethodA total of 317 Chinese parents of preschool children aged 5 to 6 years from urban areas of China participated in this study and completed a set of questionnaires online.ResultsParental education anxiety was positively associated with internalizing and externalizing problems in preschool children. Such associations were mediated by authoritarian parenting, whereas the mediating role of authoritative parenting was not significant. Children's competence in learning moderated the link between parental education anxiety and child internalizing problems across child gender, whereas its moderating role in the link between parental education anxiety and child externalizing problems was only evident in boys. In addition, the positive relation of parental education anxiety to authoritarian parenting was stronger in families with children who had low competence than in families with children who had high competence.ConclusionParental education anxiety was a risk factor for children's psychological adjustment, and authoritarian parenting represented one of the underlying mechanisms. Moreover, children's competence in learning buffered the adverse effects of parental education anxiety.ImplicationsIntervention programs need to develop strategies that can alleviate parents' education anxiety. The cultivation of children's overall competence is also needed.