bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Entrepreneurial mindset and SME internationalization in Uganda: the mediating role of international networking
Authors: Ahimbisibwe Godwin Mwesigye , Ngoma Muhammed , Nabatanzi-Muyimba Annet K. , Kabagambe Levi Bategeka 
Published: January 2023

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the mediating role of international networking in the relationship between entrepreneurial mindset and small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) internationalization using evidence from exporting SMEs in Uganda.

Design/methodology/approach
This study adopted a cross-sectional research design. Data were collected through a questionnaire survey of 206 exporting SMEs that are members of the Uganda Export Promotions Board. Data was analysed using SPSS and SmartPLS.

Findings
The study established that international networking mediates the relationship between entrepreneurial mindset and SME internationalization. This suggests that international networking is a conduit through which entrepreneurial mindset relates to SME internationalization.

Research limitations/implications
This study was conducted within the particular national context of Uganda. Replication of this research within other settings is needed to cross-validate the present findings. The study reveals that the entrepreneurial proclivity of managers and owners of exporting SMEs in Uganda can be enhanced through establishing networks in foreign markets to realize international expansion. SMEs should therefore initiate, build and strengthen partner relationships in foreign markets for successful international expansion.

Practical implications
The study reveals that the entrepreneurial proclivity of managers and owners of exporting SMEs in Uganda can be enhanced through establishing networks in foreign markets to realize international expansion. SMEs in Uganda should, therefore, strive to support entrepreneurial-oriented individuals to initiate and establish foreign market partnerships for successful international expansion.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to investigate the mediating role of international networking in the relationship between entrepreneurial mindset and SME internationalization from a developing country of Uganda.
Influence of bonding temperature on the properties of Cu/(SAC mixed powder)/Al joints under ultrasonic-assisted
Authors: Gan Guisheng , Chen Shi-qi , Jiang Liujie , Liu Cong , Ma Peng , Huang Tian , Cheng Dayong , Liu Xin 
Published: January 2023

Purpose
This study aims to research properties of Cu/SAC0307 mixed solder balls/Al joints with different bonding temperature under ultrasonic-assisted.

Design/methodology/approach
A new method that 1 mm Zn particles and Sn-0.3Ag-0.7 (SAC0307) with a particle size of 25–38 mm were mixed to fill the joint and successfully achieved micro-joining of Cu/Al under ultrasonic-assisted.

Findings
The results indicated that when the bonding temperature was 180°C, there was only one layer of CuZn5 intermetallic compounds (IMCs) at the Cu interface. However, when the bonding temperature was 190°C, 200°C and 210°C, the Cu interface IMCs had two layers: for one layer, the IMCs near the Cu substrate were Cu5Zn8 and for another layer, the IMCs near the solder were CuZn5. In addition, the thickness of the Cu interfacial IMCs increased with the bonding temperature. In particular, the thickness of IMCs at the Cu interface of the Cu/Al joints soldered at 210°C was 4.6 µm, which increased by 139.6% compared with that of the Cu/Al joints soldered at 180°C. However, there was no IMC layer at the Al interface, but there might be a Zn–Al solid solution layer. The shear strength of Cu/Al joints soldered at 180°C was only 15.01 MPa, but as the soldering temperature continued to increase, the shear strength of the Cu/Al joints increased rapidly. When the soldering temperature was 200°C, the shear strength of the Cu/Al joints reached the maximum of 38.07 MPa, which was 153.6% higher than that at 180°C. When the soldering temperature was 180°C, the fracture of Cu/Al joints was mainly on the Al side. However, when soldering temperature was 190°C, 200°C and 210°C, the fracture of Cu/Al joints was mainly broken in the Zn particles layer.

Originality/value
A new method that 1 mm Zn particles and Sn-0.3Ag-0.7 (SAC0307) with a particle size of 25–38 mm were mixed to fill the Cu/Al joint at 210°C.
Innovation capability and sustainability: a bibliometric analysis
Authors: Fitz-Oliveira Mônica , Wasgen Alexsandra Maria 
Published: January 2023

PurposeCurrently, studies involving innovation capability and sustainability have been gaining prominence. This logic is also permeating the firms, which need to adapt their innovation capabilities to sustainability. Therefore, the objective of this article is to map the field of innovation capability and sustainability to observe how these two areas have evolved over time.Design/methodology/approachThe bibliometric method was used to conduct this study from the Scopus database.Findings The authors verified in their research that the theme appears in the literature in the mid-2000s, however as of 2013 it has gained strength, opening discussions on different fronts. The results show that theoretical and empirical research does not dissociate the fundamental logic of the firm that is to produce and remain competitive from the new logics of generating innovation capability for sustainability, on the contrary, sustainability is an important component for its economic performance.Originality/valueNo other studies are found in the literature that search for the state of the art of the evolution of the innovation capability and sustainability.
Emergence of Vibrio parahaemolyticus serotype O10:K4 in Thailand
Authors: Okada Kazuhisa , Roobthaisong Amonrattana , Hearn Suthida Muangnoicharoen , Okada Pilailuk Akkapaiboon , Doung‐Ngern Pawinee , Wongboot Warawan , Nakkarach Atchareeya , Morita Masatomo , Kodama Toshio , Iida Tetsuya 
Published: January 2023

AbstractAn emerging serotype O10:K4 of Vibrio parahaemolyticus has been predominantly isolated from outbreaks and sporadic cases in China. Herein, we report the first case of infection due to V. parahaemolyticus O10:K4 isolated from a hospitalized patient with acute diarrhea in Thailand. We sequenced the whole genome of the O10:K4 strain and compared it with those of the pandemic O3:K6 strain, O10:K4 strains in China, and other clinical and environmental strains. The results suggested that the O10:K4 strains are not a mere serotype variant diverged from the pandemic O3:K6 strain, confirming that the O10:K4 strain emergence has spread to Southeast Asia.
The Effect of Firms' Information Exposure on Safeguarding Employee Health: Evidence from COVID‐19
Authors: LIU LISA YAO , LU SHIRLEY 
Published: January 2023

ABSTRACTWe show that information exposure through international business networks enables firms to take proactive measures that benefit employees and potentially the local community. Specifically, in the early days of COVID‐19, firms that have business networks with China and Italy are more likely to be aware of the severity of the disease, and proactively implement work‐from‐home (“WFH”) policies that can protect their employees. Using Safegraph foot traffic data, we find a higher stay‐at‐home ratio before local governments impose lockdowns in zip codes where firms have a larger information exposure. These areas are also associated with a lower spread of COVID‐19. Our main findings are more pronounced when local governments face constraints in quickly responding to COVID‐19 and when firms have a higher WFH capability or have more investors with socially responsible preferences. Collectively, we present evidence on the role of private corporations in mitigating the negative effects of a public health crisis before government intervention.
Nature of comovements in US state and MSA housing prices
Authors: Tidwell Alan , (Olivia) Lu Yan , Lee Junsoo , Banerjee Piyali 
Published: January 2023

AbstractThis study analyzes the time‐varying nature and determinants of comovements in US housing prices using state and metropolitan statistical area (MSA) data. We employ dynamic factor models with time‐varying loadings and stochastic volatility (DFM‐TV‐SV) to estimate the national, regional, and state factors. The time‐varying factor loadings and stochastic volatility features enrich the dynamic factor model structures and are an effective tool to examine the comovements in housing prices. We find that the national factor is the dominant factor in explaining the movement of housing prices. The national factor accounts for 79% of the variation in state‐level housing prices on average, with the greatest magnitude occurring during the housing boom and bust periods in many regions and states. We also find that the factors and synchronization effects are time‐varying and heterogeneous across regions. The state‐level housing prices contain higher national housing factor components in states with more diverse economies, higher wages and house prices, and lower unemployment rates. These findings shed light on the effectiveness of residential real estate diversification across the United States and the potential for elevated national housing risk amid economic downturns due to increased national housing price integration.
Translation and psychometrics of the Persian version of the Good Nursing Care Scale in Iran
Authors: Esmalizadeh Ahmad , Heidarzadeh Mehdi , Ramazanzadeh Nargess , Karimollahi Mansoureh 
Published: January 2023

AbstractBackground and aimIdentifying and evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of nursing care provided to improve the quality of nursing care is increasingly emphasized, and it requires using valid tools in this field. This study aimed to translate and determine the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the “Good Nursing Care Scale” (GNCS‐P).MethodsThe present study is a methodological study in which the psychometric dimensions of GNCS‐P were studied from the perspective of 200 patients who were admitted to the hospitals of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences. After translating the original version of the scale, its validity and reliability were evaluated and data analysis was performed using statistical package for social science (version 16) and analysis of moment structures (version 24).ResultsThe effect score of the item in the evaluation of face validity for each item was above 2.4. The content validity ratio for the scale was 0.88, and the content validity index tool was 0.86. The correlation of total instrument scores with the standard instrument was 0.839. According to the results of factor analysis, the values of factor loading of items were between 0.62 and 0.91, which were all significant. Therefore, the seven dimensions introduced in the main tool were approved. In addition, Cronbach's alpha results of 0.865 and correlation of 0.894 in the test–retest showed that the questionnaire has internal consistency and acceptable stability.ConclusionThe Persian version of the GNCS‐P has acceptable psychometric properties in the Iranian population and can be used as a valid tool in the areas of quality assessment of nursing care, education, and nursing research.Implications for Nursing PracticeThe results showed the validity and reliability of the tool and its usability as a valid tool in evaluating the quality of nursing care.
Biased GLP‐2 agonist with strong G protein‐coupling but impaired arrestin recruitment and receptor desensitization enhances intestinal growth in mice
Authors: Gabe Maria Buur Nordskov , von Voss Liv , Hunt Jenna Elizabeth , Gadgaard Sarina , Gasbjerg Lærke Smidt , Holst Jens Juul , Kissow Hannelouise , Hartmann Bolette , Rosenkilde Mette Marie 
Published: January 2023

AbstractBackground and PurposeGlucagon‐like peptide‐2 (GLP‐2) is secreted postprandially by enteroendocrine L‐cells and stimulates growth of the gut and bone. One GLP‐2 analogue is approved for short bowel syndrome (SBS). To improve therapeutic efficacy, we developed biased GLP‐2 receptor (GLP‐2R) agonists through N‐terminal modifications.Experimental ApproachVariants with Ala and Trp substitutions of the first seven positions of GLP‐2(1‐33) were studied in vitro for affinity, G protein activation (cAMP accumulation), recruitment of β‐arrestin 1 and 2, and internalization of the human and mouse GLP‐2R. The intestinotrophic actions of the most efficacious (cAMP) biased variant were examined in mice.Key ResultsAla substitutions had more profound effects than Trp substitutions. For both, alterations at positions 1, 3 and 6 most severely impaired activity. β‐arrestin recruitment was more affected than cAMP accumulation. Among Ala substitutions, [H1A], [D3A] and [F6A] impaired potency (EC50) for cAMP‐accumulation >20‐fold and efficacy (Emax) to 48%–87%, and were unable to recruit arrestins. The Trp substitutions, [A2W], [D3W] and [G4W] were partial agonists (Emax of 46%–59%) with 1.7–12‐fold decreased potencies in cAMP and diminished β‐arrestin recruitment. The biased variants, [F6A], [F6W] and [S7W] induced less GLP‐2R internalization compared with GLP‐2, which induced internalization in a partly arrestin‐independent manner. In mice, [S7W] enhanced gut trophic actions with increased weight of the small intestine, increased villus height and crypt depth compared with GLP‐2.Conclusion and ImplicationsG protein‐biased GLP‐2R agonists with diminished receptor desensitization have superior intestinotrophic effects and may represent improved treatment of intestinal insufficiency including SBS.
Latitudinal patterns of egg size and maternal investment trade‐offs in reef corals
Authors: Gutierrez‐Isaza Nataly , Sampayo Eugenia M. , Lovelock Catherine E. , Dalton Steven J. , Sims Carrie A. , Ward Selina , Pandolfi John M. 
Published: January 2023

AbstractAimThe aims were to test the role of temperature in latitudinal patterns of egg size and investigate maternal investment trade‐offs among coral taxa.LocationGlobal, from 34° S to 34° N.Time period1981–2020.Major taxa studiedReef coral species from the order Scleractinia.MethodsWe compiled a comprehensive geo‐referenced global dataset of egg sizes (diameter or volume) and fecundity (number of eggs per area) for colonial corals (Scleractinia; 123 species, 5359 observations and 39 localities), substantially enhanced by new field collections (>88% of observations). We used Bayesian phylogenetic multilevel models to test for Rass' rule (a hypothesized negative relationship between egg size and temperature); we also included other environmental variables and life history traits. We also tested whether a trade‐off exists between egg size and fecundity in broadcast spawning hermaphroditic corals with horizontal symbiont transmission (HHT).ResultsWe found a significant relationship between coral egg size and symbiont transmission. Eggs from coral species with vertical symbiont transmission were c. 18.8% smaller than those from species with horizontal symbiont transmission. We also found non‐significant relationships between egg size and sea surface temperature (SST) for broadcast spawning corals and between egg size and fecundity specifically for HHT species.Main conclusionsContrary to recognized latitudinal patterns of egg size across taxa, our study does not provide support for Rass' rule in corals. Additionally, our findings do not support a maternal investment trade‐off between egg size and fecundity for HHT species. Our study used a phylogenetic framework that should be a standard practice when studying interspecific variation, including investigation of maternal investment and identification of the influence of multiple predictors on larval fitness (egg size), in addition to trade‐offs affecting propagule influx (fecundity). Both these functional traits are vital and have direct consequences for population maintenance and connectivity in sessile organisms, such as corals.
Modeling strategies and data needs for representing coastal wetland vegetation in land surface models
Authors: LaFond‐Hudson Sophia , Sulman Benjamin 
Published: January 2023

SummaryVegetated coastal ecosystems sequester carbon rapidly relative to terrestrial ecosystems. Coastal wetlands are poorly represented in land surface models, but work is underway to improve process‐based, predictive modeling of these ecosystems. Here, we identify guiding questions, potential simulations, and data needs to make progress in improving representation of vegetation in terrestrial–aquatic interfaces, with a focus on coastal and estuarine ecosystems. We synthesize relevant plant traits and environmental controls on vegetation that influence carbon cycling in coastal ecosystems. We propose that models include separate plant functional types (PFTs) for mangroves, graminoid salt marshes, and succulent salt marshes to adequately represent the variation in aboveground and belowground productivity between common coastal wetland vegetation types. We also discuss the drivers and carbon storage consequences of shifts in dominant PFTs. We suggest several potential approaches to represent the diversity in vegetation tolerance and adaptations to fluctuations in salinity and water level, which drive key gradients in coastal wetland ecosystems. Finally, we discuss data needs for parameterizing and evaluating model implementations of coastal wetland vegetation types and function.
CYCLIN‐DEPENDENT KINASE 8 positively regulates oil synthesis by activating WRINKLED1 transcription
Authors: Zhai Zhiyang , Blanford Jantana K. , Cai Yingqi , Sun Jing , Liu Hui , Shi Hai , Schwender Jorg , Shanklin John 
Published: January 2023

Summary

CYCLIN‐DEPENDENT KINASE 8 (CDK8), a component of the kinase module of the Mediator complex in Arabidopsis, is involved in many processes, including flowering, plant defense, drought, and energy stress responses. Here, we investigated cdk8 mutants and CDK8‐overexpressing lines to evaluate whether CDK8 also plays a role in regulating lipid synthesis, an energy‐demanding anabolism.

Quantitative lipid analysis demonstrated significant reductions in lipid synthesis rates and lipid accumulation in developing siliques and seedlings of cdk8, and conversely, elevated lipid contents in wild‐type seed overexpressing CDK8. Transactivation assays show that CDK8 is necessary for maximal transactivation of the master seed oil activator WRINKLED1 (WRI1) by the seed maturation transcription factor ABSCISIC ACID INSENSITIVE3, supporting a direct regulatory role of CDK8 in oil synthesis.

Thermophoretic studies show GEMINIVIRUS REP INTERACTING KINASE1, an activating kinase of KIN10 (a catalytic subunit of SUCROSE NON‐FERMENTING1‐RELATED KINASE1), physically interacts with CDK8, resulting in its phosphorylation and degradation in the presence of KIN10.

This work defines a mechanism whereby, once activated, KIN10 downregulates WRI1 expression and suppresses lipid synthesis via promoting the degradation of CDK8. The KIN10‐CDK8‐dependent regulation of lipid synthesis described herein is additional to our previously reported KIN10‐dependent phosphorylation and degradation of WRI1.
A strategic review and research roadmap for offshore seaweed aquaculture—A case study from southern Australia
Authors: Visch Wouter , Layton Cayne , Hurd Catriona L. , Macleod Catriona , Wright Jeffrey T. 
Published: January 2023

AbstractGlobal seaweed aquaculture production has more than tripled since 2002 and is dominated by Asian countries with farming operations that typically occur in relatively wave‐protected, nearshore areas. To meet future demand, production must move to “non‐traditional” regions and into less contested waters offshore. However, the technological complexities and uncertainties in the performance of seaweed cultivated in high‐energy offshore environments are substantial and must be overcome. Here, we identify knowledge gaps and suggest a research roadmap to inform the advancement of a commercial offshore seaweed aquaculture industry using southern Australian species as case studies: (1) Durvillaea spp. (order Fucales); (2) four kelps (order Laminariales); and (3) the rhodophyte Asparagopsis. These groups lie along a spectrum of commercial viability and readiness for offshore aquaculture, and key knowledge gaps are cultivation technology and the suitability to offshore conditions. Cultivation of Durvillaea is restricted by a low level of biological and technical understanding, but there is high market potential and readiness. For laminarian kelps, commercial production in nearshore conditions is already occurring elsewhere, which make them the most likely candidate for offshore cultivation in the medium term. Asparagopsis is least suited to offshore conditions, with substantial gaps in general cultivation knowledge, and its cultivation is likely to be restricted to land‐based systems or relatively sheltered nearshore waters. The knowledge gaps identified here will inform research and development programs to advance offshore seaweed aquaculture in southern Australia and globally.
Dissolved silica‐driven dolomite precipitation in the Great Salt Lake, Utah, and its implication for dolomite formation environments
Authors: Fang Yihang , Hobbs Franklin , Yang Yiping , Xu Huifang 
Published: January 2023

AbstractSince the discovery of dolomite, numerous attempts have been made to understand its precipitation mechanism at Earth's surface conditions. One such mechanism relies on a relationship with microbial life, where laboratory synthesis experiments have shown that specific organic molecules, such as polysaccharides, exopolymeric substances and hydrogen sulphide can promote dolomite precipitation. Other mechanisms for precipitating dolomite focus on abiotic chemical environments, such as adding dissolved silica, which lower the dehydration energy barrier for the surface Mg2+‐water complex and promote disordered dolomite precipitation. Modern occurrences of dolomite in the Great Salt Lake, Utah, have been studied since the early 20th Century. The distribution of primary dolomite in the Great Salt Lake is spatially heterogeneous, with only the carbonate mud in the South Arm and ridge‐site between desiccation cracks in the North Arm being dominated by dolomite and calcite, while stromatolites in both Arms and ooidal sands in the North Arm are composed entirely of aragonite. It was proposed that dolomite precipitation in the Great Salt Lake was possibly induced by microbial activities such as organic degradation, bacteria sulphate reduction, or other microbial metabolic by‐products. However, these hypotheses could not explain the lack of dolomite in microbial mats, especially in the North Arm, which is constituted by mostly aragonite with no dolomite. Our results suggest that dissolved silica concentration is the primary control for dolomite and Mg‐clay formation in the Great Salt Lake. Even though the North Arm has a much more concentrated Mg and Ca water from lack of freshwater input, dissolved silica levels in the South Arm (>0.5 mm) and the Ridge‐site (ca 0.5 mm) are much higher than in the North Arm (<0.2 mm). Our finding could also provide a new proxy for reconstructing climate changes in the Great Salt Lake area based on dolomite content variation. Phanerozoic dolomite abundance variations may be linked to global CO2 level that facilitates global chemical weathering and dissolved silica input into palaeo‐ocean.