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Olfactory-to-visual facilitation in the infant brain declines gradually from 4 to 12 months
Authors: Rekow Diane , Baudouin Jean-Yves , Kiseleva Anna , Rossion Bruno , Durand Karine , Schaal Benoist , Leleu Arnaud 
Published: September 2023

AbstractDuring infant development, intersensory facilitation declines gradually as unisensory perception improves. However, this developmental trade-off has been mainly investigated using audiovisual stimulations. Here, fifty 4- to 12-month-old infants were tested to determine whether the facilitating effect of their mother’s body odor on neural face categorization, as previously observed at 4 months, decreases with age. In a baseline odor context, results revealed a face-selective electroencephalographic (EEG) response that increases and changes qualitatively between 4 and 12 months, marking improved face categorization. At the same time, the benefit of adding maternal odor fades gradually with age, indicating an inverse relation with the strength of the sole visual response, and generalizing to olfactory-visual interactions previous evidence from the audiovisual domain.
Hippocampal connectivity patterns echo macroscale cortical evolution in the primate brain
Authors: Eichert Nicole , DeKraker Jordan , Howard Amy F.D. , Huszar Istvan N. , Zhu Silei , Sallet Jérôme , Miller Karla L. , Mars Rogier B. , Jbabdi Saad , Bernhardt Boris C. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThe hippocampus is involved in numerous cognitive functions, some of which have uniquely human aspects, such as autobiographical memory. Hippocampal anatomy, however, is typically considered conserved across primates and its evolutionary diversification is rarely studied. Comparing hippocampal structure and function is, therefore, critical for understanding human brain architecture. Here, we developed a novel comparative framework to study the hippocampus across species characterising its geometry, microstructure, and functional network embedding. In humans and macaques, we generated a new comparative space that represents the hippocampus as an unfolded surface, which respects its sheet-like anatomy. We mapped histological and MRI-derived markers of microstructure to the hippocampal surface and integrated it with low-dimensional embedding of resting-state MRI connectivity data. Our results demonstrate that the micro– and macro-structural organisation of the hippocampus are overall conserved in both species, showing consistent anterior-posterior and subfield-to-subfield differentiation. Furthermore, while hippocampal functional organisation also follows anterior-posterior trends in both species, hippocampal functional connectivity markedly reflected evolutionary reconfiguration of transmodal networks, in particular the default-mode network. Specifically, the inferior parietal lobe in the macaque mirrors an incomplete integration of the default mode network in non-human primates. By combining fine-grained anatomical investigation with large-scale functional imaging, we showed that microstructurally preserved regions like the hippocampus may still undergo functional reconfiguration, due to their embedding in higher-order association networks.SummaryWhile the hippocampus is key for uniquely human cognitive abilities, it is also a phylogenetically old cortex and paradoxically considered evolutionarily preserved. Here, we introduce a comparative framework to quantify preservation and reconfiguration of hippocampal organisation in primate evolution, by analysing the hippocampus as an unfolded cortical surface that is geometrically matched across species. Our findings revealed an overall conservation of hippocampal macro– and micro-structure, showing anterior-posterior and, perpendicularly, subfield-related organisational axes in both humans and macaques. However, while functional organisation in both species also followed an anterior-posterior axis, the latter showed a marked evolutionary reconfiguration, which mirrors a rudimentary integration of the default-mode-network in non-human primates. Our findings suggest that microstructurally preserved regions like the hippocampus may still undergo functional reconfiguration in primate evolution, due to their embedding in heteromodal association networks.
How does V1 population activity inform perceptual certainty?
Authors: Boundy-Singer Zoe M. , Ziemba Corey M. , Hénaff Olivier J. , Goris Robbe L. T. 
Published: September 2023

SummaryNeural population activity in sensory cortex informs our perceptual interpretation of the environment. Oftentimes, this population activity will support multiple alternative interpretations. The larger the set of plausible alternatives, the more uncertain the selected perceptual interpretation. We test the hypothesis that the reliability of perceptual interpretations can be revealed through simple transformations of sensory population activity. We recorded V1 population activity in fixating macaques while presenting oriented stimuli under different levels of nuisance variability and signal strength. We developed a decoding procedure to infer from V1 activity the most likely stimulus orientation as well as the certainty of this estimate. Our analysis shows that response magnitude, response dispersion, and variability in response gain all offer useful proxies for orientation certainty. Of these three metrics, the last one has the strongest association with the decoder’s uncertainty estimates. These results clarify that the nature of neural population activity in sensory cortex provides downstream circuits with multiple options to assess the reliability of perceptual interpretations.
Studies of zinc content reduction using flake zinc powder in epoxy zinc-rich coatings
Authors: Liu Yang , Wang Jialing , Cai Huayang , Shao Yawei , Xu Zhengyi , Wang Yanqiu , Wang Junyi 
Published: September 2023

Purpose
Epoxy zinc-rich coatings are widely used in harsh environments because of the long-lasting cathodic protection of steel surfaces. The purpose of this paper is to use flake zinc powder instead of the commonly used spherical zinc powder to reduce the zinc powder content.

Design/methodology/approach
In this paper, the authors have prepared an anticorrosive zinc-rich coating using a flake zinc powder instead of the conventional spherical zinc powder. The optimal dispersion of scaly zinc powder in zinc-rich coatings has been explored by looking at the surface and cross-sectional morphology and studying the cathodic protection time of the coating.

Findings
The final epoxy zinc-rich coating with 35 Wt.% flake zinc powder content was prepared using sand-milling dispersions. It has a similar cathodic protection time and salt spray resistance as the 60 Wt.% spherical zinc-rich coating, with a higher low-frequency impedance modulus value.

Originality/value
This study uses flake zinc powder instead of the traditional spherical zinc powder. This reduces the amount of zinc powder in the coating and improves the corrosion resistance of the coating.
The effect of corporate reputation on customer loyalty in the Ghanaian banking industry: the role of country-of-origin
Authors: Gli Deli Dotse , Tweneboah-Koduah Ernest Yaw , Odoom Raphael , Kodua Prince 
Published: September 2023

PurposeCustomer loyalty is of growing interest to many service firms due to the many tangible and intangible benefits it offers them. However, building customer loyalty is challenging for many service firms. This study aims to examine the impact of corporate reputation on customer loyalty. It also assesses the moderating role of the firm's country of origin in this relationship.Design/methodology/approachSurvey research design was used to collect data from 367 universal banks' customers. Data were analysed using structural equation modelling.FindingsThe findings shed light on several crucial aspects of corporate reputation that influence customer loyalty. Specifically, signals of corporate social responsibility, corporate credibility, product attributes and relationship marketing were found to have a substantial impact on customer loyalty. Additionally, the study uncovers a noteworthy insight that the firm's country of origin plays a moderating role in the relationship between corporate reputation and customer loyalty, particularly in the context of the banking sector.Originality/valueThis research stands out due to its utilisation of signalling theory, making it one of the pioneering works in the bank brand management literature. It presents a comprehensive corporate reputation framework and its profound implications for customer loyalty. Furthermore, the study underscores the significance of considering the strength of the country-of-origin effect in shaping customer loyalty relationships.
Foreign institutional investors and the value of excess cash holdings: international evidence
Authors: Ilyas Muhammad , Mian Rehman Uddin , Mian Affan 
Published: September 2023

Purpose
Using a comprehensive sample from developed and emerging economies, this study aims to examine whether foreign institutional investors (FIIs) enhance the value of excess cash by constraining the potential self-appropriating managerial propensity related to its inefficient utilization.

Design/methodology/approach
This study uses a large panel data set of firms from 32 non-US countries from 2007 to 2018. Using data from COMPUSTAT Global and S&P Capital IQ, this study uses ordinary least squares regression with year- and firm-fixed effects for the baseline analysis. In addition, two-stage least squares with instrumental variable regression and propensity score matching approaches were used to address the potential endogeneity.

Findings
This study shows that FIIs significantly increase the value of excess cash holdings. The authors also found that the positive impact of FIIs is more significant when investors come from common-law countries with better governance and investor protection. Furthermore, in countries and firms with weaker governance controls, the relationship between FIIs and the value of excess cash is stronger, consistent with the institutional monitoring hypothesis. Collectively, the findings imply that FIIs are advantageous to investees because they effectively promote the efficient deployment of corporate resources.

Practical implications
Collectively, the findings of this study imply that FIIs are advantageous to investees because they effectively promote the efficient deployment of corporate resources.

Originality/value
This study offers new evidence on how FIIs impact the value of excess cash in an international setting. In addition, it highlights the significance of the legal origin of institutional investors’ home country and the governance quality of host countries and investee firms in influencing the effect of foreign institutional monitoring on the value of excess cash.
Non-criminalised fire use and self-concept: a preliminary grounded theory study
Authors: Lee Robyn , Horsley Faye , McKeown Annette 
Published: September 2023

Purpose
Previous qualitative research by Horsley (2020) and Lee (2019) highlighted the importance of self-concept (SC) in understanding fire use. This study, therefore, aims to further investigate the relevance of SC in non-criminalised fire use, with a view towards informing early interventions for firesetting prevention.

Design/methodology/approach
In this preliminary study, ten participants engaging in extensive, non-criminalised fire use were interviewed about their fire-related experiences and how this relates to SC. This was analysed using techniques informed by the grounded theory.

Findings
Three core categories were identified: control, identity and self-esteem, which provide a preliminary framework for understanding how SC and non-criminalised fire use are inter-related. The core categories relate to the study aim because they are conceptualised as three elements of SC, which are strengthened through interactions with fire. The mechanisms through which the categories relate to fire use and SC are discussed.

Practical implications
Forensic implications are discussed regarding early intervention and prevention. The authors argue that knowledge of non-criminalised fire use could provide a valuable blueprint for healthy fire use and, thus, feed into treatment and intervention. Given that previous research has highlighted the importance of SC in relation to how and why people interact with fire, the authors suggest that it should be given greater emphasis in clinical work with those thought to be at risk of firesetting.

Originality/value
To date, firesetting research has focused primarily on criminalised acts, i.e. arson. This paper adopts a different approach and explores how and why people engage with fire in healthy and adaptive ways.
Achieving circularity is a distant dream: entrepreneurial barriers to circular business models in SMEs of emerging economies
Authors: Saharan Akash , Samadhiya Ashutosh , Kumar Anil , Pandey Krishan Kumar , Luthra Sunil , Garza-Reyes Jose Arturo 
Published: September 2023

PurposeCircularity has acted as an essential phenomenon for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in emerging economies, pressuring entrepreneurs to its adoption in their businesses. During the adoption and implementation of circularity, entrepreneurs or circular entrepreneurs (to be precise) are facing various challenges to its effective functioning. However, the scholarly literature has offered limited research into this phenomenon. Thus, the purpose of this research is to identify the various barriers and sub-barriers for circular entrepreneurs to adopt circularity in SMEs of emerging economies.Design/methodology/approachA combined qualitative and quantitative approach was employed to achieve the objectives of the study. In the first stage, through an extensive literature review, a list of barriers was identified and in the second stage, a deductive approach was employed to finalize the barriers. Finally, Best-Worst Method (BWM), a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) method, was used to analyse the significant importance of the barriers.FindingsThe findings of the study suggested the “financial barrier” as the first-ranked barrier in the adoption of Circular Business Models (CBMs), followed by the “regulatory and operational barrier” as the top second and third barriers. In terms of sub-barriers, “lack of access to funding and capital” has been identified as the top sub-barrier in the adoption of CBM, followed by “excessive regulations and red tape” and “challenges due to ambiguity of the concept”.Practical implicationsTo transition from a circular to a linear business approach considerably quicker and smoother, entrepreneurs may utilize the findings of this study as a blueprint for the steps to overcome the barriers in a linear to a circular transition.Originality/valueThis research differentiates from other studies due to solicited input directly from the people who are most familiar with the challenges of making the transition from linear to CBM, i.e. the entrepreneurs themselves.
Identification and analysis of enterprise risks in the open product innovation: the case of Volkswagen Brazil
Authors: Santos Ricardo Fernandes , Oliva Fábio Lotti , Grisi Celso Claudio de Hildebrand e , Kotabe Masaaki , Del Giudice Manlio , Papa Armando 
Published: September 2023

PurposeThe problem statement is how to identify and analyze the corporate risks involved in the relationships with external agents involved in the open product innovation process (OPIP)? Seeking to extend this investigation, the purpose of this paper is to analyze the enterprise risks identified in corporate relations with external agents of the OPIP. This study proposes the systematization of the process of identification and analysis of the enterprise risks involved in the process of open product innovation.Design/methodology/approachThe case explored in this study is the OPIP of Volkswagen do Brasil (VWB), one of the most important subsidiaries of the Volkswagen Group. Criteria were selected to both assessing corporate relations with external agents of the open innovation of VWB and analyzing the enterprise risks identified in these relations. Data collection included interviews with management-level professionals engaged in the OPIP activities and technical visits to a VWB’s industrial plant.FindingsResults demonstrate that the enterprise risks mostly affecting the OPIP have a critical impact on the manufacturing process and initial sales of the new product.Originality/valueThe originality of the study focuses on the proposal of a systematization of how to identify and analyze the corporate risks involved in the process of open product innovation. The study focuses on the theoretical frontier on the open innovation and enterprise risk management (ERM) in the open innovation process.
Arriving late and lean at a stopover site is selected against in a declining migratory bird population
Authors: Peng He‐Bo , Ma Zhijun , Rakhimberdiev Eldar , van Gils Jan A. , Battley Phil F. , Rogers Danny I. , Choi Chi‐Yeung , Wu Wei , Feng Xuesong , Ma Qiang , Hua Ning , Minton Clive , Hassell Chris J. , Piersma Theunis 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Loss and/or deterioration of refuelling habitats have caused population declines in many migratory bird species but whether this results from unequal mortality among individuals varying in migration traits remains to be shown.

Based on 13 years of body mass and size data of great knots (Calidris tenuirostris) at a stopover site of the Yellow Sea, combined with resightings of individuals marked at this stopover site along the East Asian‐Australasian Flyway, we assessed year to year changes in annual apparent survival rates, and how apparent survival differed between migration phenotypes (i.e. migration timing and fuel stores). The measurements occurred over a period of habitat loss and/or deterioration in this flyway.

We found that the annual apparent survival rates of great knots rapidly declined from 2006 to 2018, late‐arriving individuals with small fuel stores exhibiting the lowest apparent survival rate. There was an advancement in mean arrival date and an increase in the mean fuel load of stopping birds over the study period.

Our results suggest that late‐arriving individuals with small fuel loads were selected against. Thus, habitat loss and/or deterioration at staging sites may cause changes in the composition of migratory phenotypes at the population‐level.
Effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on plant invasion success driven by nitrogen fluctuations
Authors: Zhang Xue , Zhang Tao , Liu Yanjie 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Both enemies and mutualists play crucial roles in shaping plant invasion processes. Recent studies have suggested that resource fluctuations could indirectly promote plant invasion through higher trophic levels, such as enemies. However, the influence of mutualists like arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on plant invasion under nitrogen fluctuations remains untested.

We conducted a pot mesocosm experiment using a three‐factorial experimental design to assess the individual and interactive effects of nitrogen availability, nitrogen fluctuation and AMF on invasive success of alien plants. We grew nine invasive alien species alongside five different native communities in pot mesocosms. These were then subjected to varied nitrogen availabilities (low vs. high), nitrogen fluctuations (constant vs. pulsed) and AMF presence or absence within a sterile substrate.

We found that pulsed nitrogen supply increased the dominance of invasive alien species in low nitrogen availability, regardless of the presence or absence of AMF inoculation. However, in high nitrogen availability, pulsed nitrogen supply only enhanced this dominance in pots without AMF inoculation. This was tentatively evidenced by the three‐way interaction among nitrogen‐availability, nitrogen‐fluctuation and AMF‐inoculation treatments. Furthermore, the dominance promotion by nitrogen addition was greater than that by AMF inoculation.

Synthesis and applications. Our findings present, for the first time, evidence that AMF may play a crucial role in mediating the promotion effects of nitrogen fluctuations on alien plant invasion. To better understand the invasion process of alien plants and evaluate their impact on native communities, future research should integrate abiotic and biotic drivers into a single framework. Furthermore, our findings underscore the importance of prioritizing habitats with higher nutrient availability and variability for protection against alien plant invasions.
Exotic success following disturbance explained by weak native resilience and ruderal exotic bias
Authors: Pearson Dean E. , Ortega Yvette K. , Eren Özkan , Villarreal Diego , Lekberg Ylva , Hierro José 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Disturbance is a primary driver of exotic plant invasions, but why disturbance commonly favours exotics over natives is unresolved.

To address this question, we conducted the first biogeographic study of disturbance across multiple plant species. We experimentally disturbed grasslands and added seeds of 34 plant species to plots in their native range and in two introduced ranges that differed in invasibility (susceptibility to invasion) to evaluate recruitment while examining potential influences of resource availability, native community recovery from disturbance (resilience) and life‐history traits in local species pools.

Species pools in the native (donor) range were more strongly skewed towards ruderal taxa than species pools in the introduced ranges. This bias in the donor pool was exacerbated by introduction filters that further selected for ruderal traits, strongly skewing exotic species pools in the introduced ranges towards ruderals. Sown species, which reflected these trait patterns, benefited from disturbance universally, but their disturbance response was 10‐fold greater in the more invasible introduced range. This result was not explained by nutrient availability, which responded similar to disturbance across ranges. Nor was it driven by background propagule pressure, which was minimal. Rather, the exaggerated disturbance effect in the more invasible introduced range appeared to be driven by weak recovery of the native plant community that allowed ruderal‐biased exotics to proliferate.

Overall, disturbance appeared to favoured exotics because they were much more likely than natives to be ruderal. However, this trait bias only corresponded with an invader advantage in the more invasible range where weak community resilience was linked to slow‐growing, stress‐tolerant natives that failed to rapidly recover space and resources. In contrast, in the less invasible introduced range, highly competitive native perennials quickly filled the disturbance gap, demonstrating high community resilience that appeared to limit invader recruitment.

Synthesis: Biogeographic influences on local species pools can facilitate invader success following disturbance, but final invasion outcomes are conditioned by native community resilience.