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Research note – the connection of organizational justice views with Chinese police officer organizational commitment
Authors: Lambert Eric , Liu Jianhong , Jiang Shanhe 
Published: July 2023

PurposePolice officers' attitudes toward their employing organizations are impacted by officers' perceptions of justice within the organization itself, and these perceptions can affect the bond that officers form with their organization. The current study explored how perceptions of three dimensions of organizational justice (i.e. interpersonal, procedural and distributive justice) were related to the affective (i.e. voluntary) organizational commitment of Chinese police officers.Design/methodology/approachThe data for the current study came from a voluntary survey of 589 Chinese police officers in three areas, one each in southern, central and western China.FindingsBased on an ordinary least squares (OLS) regression equation, interpersonal, procedural and distributive justice had similar sized positive associations with organizational commitment.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings support the contention that perceptions of organizational justice views are related to the commitment of Chinese police officers.Practical implicationsRaising the interpersonal, procedural and distributive justice views should raise the level of affective commitment of officers.Social implicationsEnhancing the justice views of officers should benefit officers by treating them more fairly, as well as benefiting the police organization by increasing commitment of officers.Originality/valueThere has been limited research on how the different forms of organizational justice are related to officer commitment, especially among Chinese officers.
Rain, recreation and risk: Human activity and ecological disturbance create seasonal risk landscapes for the prey of an ambush predator
Authors: Abernathy H. N. , Crawford D. A. , Chandler R. B. , Garrison E. P. , Conner L. M. , Miller K. V. , Cherry M. J. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractPredation risk and prey responses exhibit fluctuations in space and time. Seasonal ecological disturbances can alter landscape structure and permeability to influence predator activity and efficacy, creating predictable patterns of risk for prey (seasonal risk landscapes). This may create corresponding seasonal shifts in antipredator behaviour, mediated by species ecology and trade‐offs between risk and resources. Yet, how human recreation interacts with seasonal risk landscapes and antipredator behaviour remains understudied.In South Florida, we investigated the impact of a seasonal ecological disturbance, specifically flooding, which is inversely related to human activity, on interactions between Florida panthers (Puma concolor coryi) and white‐tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus). We hypothesized that human activity and ecological disturbances would interact with panther‐deer ecology, resulting in the emergence of two distinct seasonal landscapes of predation risk and the corresponding antipredator responses.We conducted camera trap surveys across southwestern Florida to collect detection data on humans, panthers and deer. We analysed the influence of human site use and flooding on deer and panther detection probability, co‐occurrence and diel activity during the flooded and dry seasons.Flooding led to decreased panther detections and increased deer detections, resulting in reduced deer‐panther co‐occurrence during the flooded season. Panthers exhibited increased nocturnality and reduced diel activity overlap with deer in areas with higher human activity. Supporting our hypothesis, panthers' avoidance of human recreation and flooding created distinct risk schedules for deer, driving their antipredator behaviour. Deer utilized flooded areas to spatially offset predation risk during the flooded season while increasing diurnal activity in response to human recreation during the dry season.We highlight the importance of understanding how competing risks and ecological disturbances influence predator and prey behaviour, leading to the generation of seasonal risk landscapes and antipredator responses. We emphasize the role of cyclical ecological disturbances in shaping dynamic predator–prey interactions. Furthermore, we highlight how human recreation may function as a ‘temporal human shield,’ altering seasonal risk landscapes and antipredator responses to reduce encounter rates between predators and prey.
Opportunities and challenges of using workforce big data: Insights from a mixed methods study on flexible working
Authors: Glennie Miriam , Buick Fiona , Blackman Deborah , Weeratunga Vindhya , Tani Massimiliano , West Damian , Dickinson Helen 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThis Practice and Policy paper presents reflections on the opportunities and challenges of using a novel big data set, Microsoft 365 digital activity records, in a mixed method study of flexible working. Our experience identified methodological and ethical considerations for practitioners and researchers in public sector workforce analytics. The benefits include data captured in situ and over time for all employees. The limitations reflect the inadequacy of big data for representing the complexity of organisational behaviour and the need to accompany data collection with systems ensuring employee privacy and consent for the use of data not originally recorded for research or evaluation purposes. It contributes to knowledge through providing insights into what public sector big data sets contain and how such data can be accessed, interpreted, and used in workforce decision‐making.Points for practitioners
Digital activity records are a useful form of big data for public sector workforce analytics.
Digital activity records can support the identification of potential risks within the workforce such as social isolation and excessive work hours.
Big data must be contextualised with qualitative or other additional data to interpret data patterns and generate meaningful implementation insights.
Privacy and consent processes may require revision to fully utilise workforce big data.
Potential of MALDI‐TOF MS‐based proteomic fingerprinting for species identification of Cnidaria across classes, species, regions and developmental stages
Authors: Rossel Sven , Peters Janna , Laakmann Silke , Martínez Arbizu Pedro , Holst Sabine 
Published: July 2023

AbstractMorphological identification of cnidarian species can be difficult throughout all life stages due to the lack of distinct morphological characters. Moreover, in some cnidarian taxa genetic markers are not fully informative, and in these cases combinations of different markers or additional morphological verifications may be required. Proteomic fingerprinting based on MALDI‐TOF mass spectra was previously shown to provide reliable species identification in different metazoans including some cnidarian taxa. For the first time, we tested the method across four cnidarian classes (Staurozoa, Scyphozoa, Anthozoa, Hydrozoa) and included different scyphozoan life‐history stages (polyp, ephyra, medusa) in our dataset. Our results revealed reliable species identification based on MALDI‐TOF mass spectra across all taxa with species‐specific clusters for all 23 analysed species. In addition, proteomic fingerprinting was successful for distinguishing developmental stages, still by retaining a species specific signal. Furthermore, we identified the impact of different salinities in different regions (North Sea and Baltic Sea) on proteomic fingerprints to be negligible. In conclusion, the effects of environmental factors and developmental stages on proteomic fingerprints seem to be low in cnidarians. This would allow using reference libraries built up entirely of adult or cultured cnidarian specimens for the identification of their juvenile stages or specimens from different geographic regions in future biodiversity assessment studies.
Seasonal drying influences odonate adults and nymphs in wetlands in an urban mediterranean‐climate landscape
Authors: Mackintosh Lily A. , Robson Belinda J. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractLittle is known about odonate ecology and phenology in warm mediterranean climates where most wetlands are intermittent. We identified variables associated with the presence, relative abundance, assemblage composition and body size of odonates in spring and summer, to understand the influence of intermittency and season. We hypothesized that size at eclosion would be smaller in seasonal wetlands in summer due to time stress caused by drying. Nymphs, exuviae and adults were sampled in spring and summer from 22 intermittent and perennial suburban wetlands in south‐western Australia. Spatial and environmental variables within and between wetlands were measured and associated with adult and nymph distributions. Exuviae were collected to quantify size at eclosion. As in temperate perennial wetlands, wetland‐scale variables (submerged, emergent and terrestrial vegetation, water temperature) were most strongly associated with assemblage composition of adults and nymphs, but landscape‐scale variables (distance to nearest patch of native vegetation, distance to nearest large lake) were also associated with adult assemblages. Two abundant dragonfly (Orthetrum caledonicum Libellulidae, Hemicordulia tau Hemicorduliidae) and one damselfly (Xanthagrion erythroneurum Coenagrionidae) species emerged at smaller body sizes in summer than spring, but from both intermittent and perennial wetlands. Consequently, declining photoperiod and warmer summer temperatures, rather than wetland drying, probably caused reduced size at eclosion. Although the influence of vegetation, temperature and photoperiod on odonate assemblages appears similar in temperate and mediterranean climates, odonate phenology differs markedly. Fitness cost of emerging at a smaller adult size may be outweighed by the increased likelihood of successfully reaching emergence in drying waterbodies in summer. More field data on size at eclosion in warm climate regions, and laboratory experiments manipulating temperature and photoperiod, are needed to confirm the generality of patterns shown here.
How do implant patients experience complications? A cross‐sectional multicentre pilot study
Authors: Esteve‐Pardo G. , De‐Larriva E. , Sanchez‐Suarez L. M. , Sanchez‐Nicolas J. A. , Bernabeu‐Esclapez A. , Esteve‐Colomina L. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractBackgroundThis cross‐sectional study aimed to quantify the impact of implant‐related complications on perceived pain, functional impairment, concern, quality of life (QoL) and confidence which were the study's primary outcomes.Materials and MethodsPatients were recruited in five centres over 19 months. They completed a structured ad hoc questionnaire scoring pain, chewing ability, concern, QoL and confidence in future implant treatment. Some potential independent variables were also recorded. The data were analysed descriptively and with a multiple‐stepwise regression model for correlations of the five primary variables with the other data.ResultsThe sample consisted of 408 patients, with prosthesis mobility being the most common complication (40.7%). Most patients (79.2%) consulted because of a complication, while 20.8% were asymptomatic and consulted regularly. Pain was correlated with symptoms at consultation and in biological/mixed complications (p < .001; R2 = 44.8%). Chewing impairment with implant loss, prosthesis fracture and removable implant‐supported or total prostheses (p < .001; R2 = 42.8%); patient concern was correlated with the clinical symptoms and removable implant‐supported prostheses (p < .001; R2 = 36.1%); impact on QoL was correlated with implant loss, prosthesis fracture and removable implant‐supported prostheses (p < .001; R2 = 41.1%). Patient confidence was relatively independent and only impact on quality of life significantly influenced it (r = 0.73).ConclusionsImplant‐related complications moderately impaired patients' perceptions of pain, chewing ability, concern and QoL. Nevertheless, complications only slightly reduced their confidence in future implant treatment.
Overall and inter‐individual effect of four different drug classes on soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor in type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Authors: Rotbain Curovic Viktor , Houlind Morten B. , Kroonen Marjolein Y. A. M. , Jongs Niels , Zobel Emilie H. , Hansen Tine W. , Tavenier Juliette , Eugen‐Olsen Jesper , Laverman Gozewijn D. , Kooy Adriaan , Persson Frederik , Rossing Peter , Heerspink Hiddo J. L. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractAimTo evaluate the effect of four different drug classes on soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR), a biomarker active in multiple inflammatory processes and a risk factor for complications, in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.MethodsWe conducted post hoc analyses of a randomized, open‐label, crossover trial including 26 adults with type 1 and 40 with type 2 diabetes with urinary albumin‐creatinine ratio ≥30 and ≤500 mg/g assigned to 4‐week treatments with telmisartan 80 mg, empagliflozin 10 mg, linagliptin 5 mg and baricitinib 2 mg, separated by 4‐week washouts. Plasma suPAR was measured before and after each treatment. SuPAR change after each treatment was calculated and, for each individual, the best suPAR‐reducing drug was identified. Subsequently, the effect of the best individual drug was compared against the mean of the other three drugs. Repeated‐measures linear mixed‐effects models were employed.ResultsThe baseline median (interquartile range) plasma suPAR was 3.5 (2.9, 4.3) ng/mL. No overall effect on suPAR levels was observed for any one drug. The individual best‐performing drug varied, with baricitinib being selected for 20 participants (30%), followed by empagliflozin for 19 (29%), linagliptin for 16 (24%) and telmisartan for 11 (17%). The individual best‐performing drug reduced suPAR by 13.3% (95% confidence interval [CI] 3.7, 22.8; P = 0.007). The difference in suPAR response between the individual best‐performing drug and the other three was −19.7% (95% CI −23.1, −16.3; P < 0.001).ConclusionsWe demonstrated no overall effect of 4‐week treatment with telmisartan, empagliflozin, linagliptin or baricitinib on suPAR. However, individualization of treatment might significantly reduce suPAR levels.
Unsuitability of the gall‐inducing fly Eutreta xanthochaeta for biological control of Lantana camara in presence of other native hosts in nature
Authors: Hernández‐López Mónica , Dzul‐Cauich José F. , Hernández‐Ortiz Vicente 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe biological control of weeds requires the successful introduction and establishment of natural enemies into other regions, to reduce population densities of target species. Potential biocontrol agents are sought in the native region of target weed and should be highly specialized. The gall‐inducing fly Eutreta xanthochaeta Aldrich (Diptera: Tephritidae) is native to Mexico and has been brought into other regions of the world – such as Hawaii (USA), South Africa, and Australia – for the biological control of Lantana camara L. (Verbanaceae), although this not always proved to be successful. Here we investigate the trophic interactions of this fly species with two host plants inhabiting in sympatry, L. camara and Lippia myriocephala Schltdl. & Cham. (Verbenaceae), evaluating its preference through infestation rates, the gall distribution in the plant architecture, as well as the indirect impact upon production of inflorescences affecting the reproductive capacity of the plants. We found that the fly was not monophagous in its native range, and under natural conditions it preferred the wild host L. myriocephala in the presence of L. camara. Moreover, we found that gall formation was linked to changes in the host architecture along with the potential for reproduction, leading to increased terminal buds and a reduction in the inflorescences produced on the twigs where galls develop. Lantana camara consists of both horticultural hybrids and wild varieties resulting in unresolved taxonomic ambiguities. Hence, there may be adaptive limitations of this fly to distinct geographic races or climatic conditions in the various regions, which needs further investigation.
Invasive diatom, Cymbella janischii adhering on body surface of native aquatic beetles, Grouvellinus nitidus (Elmidae) and Ectopria opaca (Psephenidae) in Japan
Authors: Hayashi Masakazu 
Published: July 2023

AbstractCymbella janischii, an invasive species of diatom, has been broadening its geographical range in Japan since 2004, flourishing in substantial colonies in river beds. As thick and mucilaginous colonies of this diatom often cover large areas of river beds, this elicits concerns regarding the potential alteration of sedimentary bottom structures and resultant effects on the native ecosystems. The presence of the diatoms growing on the body surface of two aquatic beetles, Grouvellinus nitidus (Elmidae) and Ectopria opaca (Psephenidae) in a Japanese river was confirmed. This constitutes the inaugural documentation of invasive diatoms having a specific relationship with native aquatic insects at an individual level.
Performance indicators for the large‐scale Acoupa weakfish fishery of the Amazon continental shelf
Authors: Moura Hanna Tereza Garcia de Sousa , Mescouto Niedja Luana da Costa , de Souza Maria Clara Pinheiro , Nunes Zélia Maria Pimentel , da Silva Bianca Bentes 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe Acoupa weakfish, Cynoscion acoupa, is an important fishery resource of the Brazilian North coast that is commercially valuable, particularly for its gas bladder (fish maw), which is exported to Asian markets. However, because of intensive fishing and lack of reliable data, the Acoupa weakfish is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN. We used Fisheries Performance Indicators (FPIs) to evaluate C. acoupa fisheries on the Amazon continental shelf, to inform management actions. The ecological indicator had the lowest score due to increased fishing effort associated with high demand for the fish maw, and the co‐management indicator was also unsatisfactory due to the predominance of fishing entrepreneurs and a lack of sustainable management practices. Our findings showed that the C. acoupa fishery is precarious in its sustainability, mainly because of harvest and co‐management which were the least satisfactory metrics.
Future climate change effects on US forest composition may offset benefits of reduced atmospheric deposition of N and S
Authors: Clark Christopher M. , Phelan Jennifer , Ash Jeremy , Buckley John , Cajka James , Horn Kevin , Thomas R. Quinn , Sabo Robert D. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractClimate change and atmospheric deposition of nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) are important drivers of forest demography. Here we apply previously derived growth and survival responses for 94 tree species, representing >90% of the contiguous US forest basal area, to project how changes in mean annual temperature, precipitation, and N and S deposition from 20 different future scenarios may affect forest composition to 2100. We find that under the low climate change scenario (RCP 4.5), reductions in aboveground tree biomass from higher temperatures are roughly offset by increases in aboveground tree biomass from reductions in N and S deposition. However, under the higher climate change scenario (RCP 8.5) the decreases from climate change overwhelm increases from reductions in N and S deposition. These broad trends underlie wide variation among species. We found averaged across temperature scenarios the relative abundance of 60 species were projected to decrease more than 5% and 20 species were projected to increase more than 5%; and reductions of N and S deposition led to a decrease for 13 species and an increase for 40 species. This suggests large shifts in the composition of US forests in the future. Negative climate effects were mostly from elevated temperature and were not offset by scenarios with wetter conditions. We found that by 2100 an estimated 1 billion trees under the RCP 4.5 scenario and 20 billion trees under the RCP 8.5 scenario may be pushed outside the temperature record upon which these relationships were derived. These results may not fully capture future changes in forest composition as several other factors were not included. Overall efforts to reduce atmospheric deposition of N and S will likely be insufficient to overcome climate change impacts on forest demography across much of the United States unless we adhere to the low climate change scenario.
Bark morphological and chemical features are differentially correlated with disease resistance and yield in hybrid poplar taxa
Authors: Voothuluru Priya , Hamilton Choo , Kim Keonhee , Beason Jackson , McCord Jessica , Rousseau Randall , Muchero Wellington , Rials Timothy , Labbé Nicole 
Published: July 2023

AbstractIn the southeastern United States, the establishment of short‐rotation intensively cultured plantations of hybrid poplar has been hindered by its susceptibility to stem cankers. We evaluated the tradeoffs between biomass yield and disease tolerance in hybrid poplar genotypes belonging to P. deltoides × P. maximowiczii (DM), P. deltoides × P. nigra (DN), P. trichocarpa × P. maximowiczii (TM), and P. deltoides × P. deltoides (DD) taxa. We hypothesized that canker resistant genotypes will have thicker bark but bark thickness and biomass yield will be negatively correlated. After two growing seasons, the DD genotypes developed thicker bark compared to the genotypes of other taxa and bark thickness was not correlated with biomass yield in the DD genotypes (R2 = 0.002). However, in the TM, DM, and DN genotypes, bark thickness was negatively correlated with biomass yield (R2 = 0.33–0.77). Disease incidence studies revealed that the DM genotypes were most susceptible to canker whereas no disease was detected in DD genotypes. Furthermore, bark analysis conducted by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy coupled with multivariate analysis showed that that DD genotypes to be chemically separate from the three hybrid genotypes and that bark chemistry was correlated with canker disease incidence. Taken together, these results reveal that it is possible to generate hybrid poplar genotypes with thicker bark, disease resistance, and higher biomass yields. This insight should guide further efforts to develop genetically improved hybrid poplar genotypes, both in terms of biomass yield and disease tolerance, for cultivation in the southeastern United States. Hybrid poplar cultivation in southeastern United States is hindered by its susceptibility to stem cankers. We evaluated tradeoffs between yield and canker disease resistance in various hybrid poplar genotypes. After two growing seasons, the DD genotypes showed disease resistance and developed thicker bark that was chemically distinct from the other genotypes. Bark thickness was not correlated with yield in the DD genotypes but was negatively correlated with yield in the other genotypes. These results will guide the development of hybrid poplar genotypes that are both disease resistant and high yielding for cultivation in the southeastern United States.