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Cis-regulatory chromatin contacts form de novo in the absence of loop extrusion
Authors: Aboreden Nicholas G. , Zhao Han , Shan Fengnian , Liu Fuhai , Zhang Haoyue , Blobel Gerd A. 
Published: January 2025

SUMMARYNIPBL promotes chromatin loop extrusion by the cohesin complex until it stalls at convergently oriented CTCF sites, leading to the formation of structural loops. However, to what extent loop extrusion contributes to the establishment vs maintenance ofcis-regulatory element (CRE) connectivity is poorly understood. Here, we explored the de novo establishment of chromatin folding patterns at the mitosis-to-G1-phase transition upon acute NIPBL loss. NIPBL depletion primarily impaired the formation of cohesin-mediated structural loops with NIPBL dependence being proportional to loop length. In contrast, the majority of CRE loops were established independently of loop extrusion regardless of length. However, NIPBL depletion slowed the re-formation of CRE loops with weak enhancers. Transcription of genes at NIPBL-independent loop anchors was activated normally in the absence of NIPBL. In sum, establishment of most regulatory contacts and gene transcription following mitotic exit is independent of loop extrusion.
A novel citizen science-based wildlife monitoring and management tool for oil palm plantations
Authors: Maharani Nunik , Nardiyono  , Munthe Claudia Retina , Swayanuar Priya , Ni’Matullah Safwanah , Sueif Syafiie , Zaini Syahmi , Supriatna Jatna , Kusrini Mirza , Dennis Rona , van Balen Bas , van Strien Arco , Meijaard Erik 
Published: January 2025

AbstractAgricultural expansion is one of the greatest threats to global biodiversity. At the same time, many wildlife species survive or even thrive in agricultural landscapes that retain patches of natural ecosystems. This is especially true for tropical oil palm (Elaeis guineensis, Jacq.) plantations that have both replaced tropical forest and other species-rich ecosystems, but as perennial crops can also function as wildlife habitat, especially if fragments of natural ecosystems are retained. There is an urgent need to understand how to manage and monitor wildlife in these fragmented oil palm landscapes. Still, the lack of large, quantitative datasets on species abundance impedes learning. We piloted a novel citizen science-based biodiversity monitoring system in Austindo Nusantara Jaya’s seven Indonesian oil palm estates, across different biogeographical regions, over a 5-year period. The company-wide monitoring system called PENDAKI, the Indonesian acronym for Care for Biodiversity, is the first of its kind in the palm oil industry. Here we demonstrate that such unstructured and opportunistic data collected mainly by lay people can result in valuable information on temporal and spatial changes in species occupancy. Between September 2019 and June 2024, PENDAKI has resulted in 148,286 wildlife observations, that included 699 reliably identified faunal and 186 floral species, with contributions from 3,950 employee contributors. We estimate species-specific occupancy rates using Bayesian occupancy modeling, ideally suited for opportunistic data where survey effort is unknown. We show that these occupancy data can reliably show temporal and spatial changes in the distribution of iconic wildlife such as orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus). We combined data from reliably identified species with at least 50 records to create the “Living Plantation Index”, an estate-specific annual index of wildlife diversity based on occupancy estimates. We conclude that citizen science-based biodiversity monitoring works remarkably well in oil palm plantations because of the large number of people typically working there. In the process we discovered the emergence of co-benefits such as increasing environmental stewardship awareness across the workforce, raising the profile of the conservation department within the company. We also noted the benefits in terms of suitable data to meet regulatory and voluntary disclosure requirements.
Salt warning labels in the out-of-home food sector: online and real-world randomised controlled trials
Authors: Evans Rebecca , Brealey Jane , Clarke Natasha , Falbe Jennifer , Finlay Amy , Jones Andrew , Thorp Paula , Witham Beth , Witkam Rozemarijn , Robinson Eric 
Published: January 2025

AbstractBackgroundHigh salt intake is a significant cause of diet-related disease. The salt content of much of the food provided in the out-of-home food sector (OOHFS; e.g., restaurants) can be excessive, but policy options to address this are lacking. An emerging policy approach with limited evidence from randomised controlled trials (RCTs) is the use of ‘high in salt’ warning labels on restaurant menus.MethodsUK adults participated in an RCT to test the perceived message effectiveness (PME) and impact on hypothetical food choice of salt warning labels in packaged food and restaurant scenarios (Study 1). Next, the same outcomes were examined in a real-world RCT. Customers selected, consumed and purchased meals in a restaurant from menus with vs. without salt warning labels (Study 2).FindingsStudy 1 (N = 2391) demonstrated that salt warning labels were perceived by consumers as being effective in discouraging high salt intake and reduced hypothetical salt selection vs. control across both packaged food (on average −0.08g [95% CI −0.12 to −0.04] per item) and restaurant (on average − 0.26g [95% CI −0.43 to −0.10] per meal) scenarios. Study 2 (N = 454) replicated findings from Study 1, for perceived effectiveness and reduced salt selection vs. control (−0.54g [95% CI −0.83 to −0.25] per meal) in a real-world restaurant setting.InterpretationSalt warning labels on restaurant menus are a promising policy option to address excessive salt intake in the OOHFS.FundingNational Institute for Health and Care Research Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR203316); European Research Council (8031940).
Berry curvature and shift vector effects at high-order wave mixing in biased bilayer graphene
Authors: Avetissian H. K. , Matevosyan H. H. , Mkrtchian G. F. 
Published: January 2025

In this paper, we present a microscopic quantum theory that elucidates the nonlinear and nonperturbative optical response of biased bilayer graphene subjected to bichromatic strong laser fields. This response is analyzed using a four-band Hamiltonian derived from calculations. For the laser-stimulated dynamics, we employ structure gauge-invariant evolutionary equations to accurately describe the evolution of the single-particle density matrix across the entire Brillouin zone. The resonant generation of electron-hole pairs by the high-frequency component of the field, combined with the induction of high-order harmonic generation and high-order wave mixing by the strong low-frequency field component, leads to significant alterations in the resulting spectra. These changes are driven by the effects of Berry curvature and the shift vector, which modify the relative contributions of interband and intraband channels, thereby fundamentally reshaping the radiation spectra at high-order frequency multiplication. The numerical results are further supported by approximate analytical calculations, demonstrating that high-order wave mixing can be modeled using the classical trajectory analysis of electron-hole pairs, with Berry curvature and the shift vector significantly influencing the saddle-point equations.

Published by the American Physical Society
2025
Dark photon dark matter radio signal from the Milky Way electron density
Authors: Arza Ariel 
Published: January 2025

We consider Thomson-like processes between dark matter dark photons and free electrons in the Milky Way. The result is a radio signal background that can be detectable with current or future radio telescope arrays. In particular, we computed sensitivity prospects for the Atacama Large Millimeter Array radio telescope and for the future Square Kilometer Array, concluding that unconstrained parameter space in a wide range of dark photon masses can be probed.

Published by the American Physical Society
2025
Superconductivity of electron-doped chalcohydrides under high pressure
Authors: Du Yu , Wang Zefang , Liu Hanyu , Liu Guoji , Zhong Xin 
Published: January 2025

As a typical representative of covalent superconductors, SH3 has emerged as a significant milestone in superconductivity history and has greatly sparked interest in compressed hydrogen-rich superconductors. Authors of previous studies on theoretical design of ternary chalcogen-hydrogen compounds (known as chalcohydrides) have mainly focused on intercalating molecular motifs into the interstitial sites of the structural lattice or substituting atoms in the SH3 backbone. Given the low electronegativity and small radius, lithium (Li) is empowered to serve as an excellent electron donor that can effectively turn the crystal structure and modulate the superconducting behavior. Here, we introduce Li into binary chalcohydrides and investigate ternary Li-M-H (M = S, Se, and Te) compounds using the state-of-the-art structure prediction method in conjunction with first-principles calculations. As a result, five stable stoichiometries, including LiSH7, Li2SH6, LiSH, Li2SH, and LiS2H, are identified at 100–200 GPa. Notably, metallic LiSH7 and Li2SH6 exhibit a layered structure where the covalent bond between sulfur and hydrogen breaks up and the hydrogen atoms are released to recombine into molecules confined into the interlayer. Furthermore, our electron-phonon simulations reveal that the estimated superconducting transition temperature (Tc) of Li2SH6 (46 K) is lower than that (77 K) of Li2SeH6 at 200 GPa, which contrasts with the general belief that the light-weight elemental compound (high Debye temperature) has higher superconductivity. Our results offer critical insights into designing high-temperature superconductors with layered structures among multinary hydrides.

Published by the American Physical Society
2025
Media sentiments and firm’s sales growth: the moderating role of offering characteristics
Authors: Misra Shekhar , Pedada Kiran , Ben Lee , Agnihotri Raj , Sinha Ashish 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
Although the interest in firm media sentiment has been increasing, the impact of news media sentiments on consumers’ perception of firms’ offerings and, subsequently, their sales remain unknown. This study aims to address this research question in this study. Furthermore, the authors consider the role of two boundary conditions, i.e., offerings’ similarity and offerings’ service ratio, that moderate the main relationship.

Design/methodology/approach
Using a comprehensive and novel data set of over 900 firms between 2009 and 2019 from multiple sources, this study addresses the research questions. The authors use a fixed effects panel regression model to estimate the model.

Findings
A firm’s news media sentiments can influence consumers’ perception of the corporate brand, thereby driving sales growth. This study finds that when a firm’s offerings are not differentiated from its competitors, news media sentiments become more important and so does when a firm offers more services than a product.

Research limitations/implications
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first to assess customers’ responses as manifested in the sales growth of a firm’s offerings, using both primary and secondary data and analysis.

Practical implications
The findings provide actionable insights to managers by identifying specific offerings-related attributes – similarity and service ratio – where media sentiments play a critical role in influencing sales growth.

Originality/value
While existing studies in marketing have primarily considered user-generated social media sentiments, this study departs from this literature by investigating earned media sentiments through traditional media outlets such as newspapers and business magazines, which have rarely been studied in marketing.
Advanced statistics training for HRD doctoral students: a call for empirical study!
Authors: Obazuaye Cyril O. 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
In human resource development (HRD) doctoral programs, advanced statistics training (AST) is crucial for certain students, depending on their research interests and career goals. However, mandating AST for all students could be inimically consequential to some students’ academic and professional success. Such requirement risks misallocating valuable time and resources, potentially diverting students from the areas where their intellectual strengths and research ambitions could flourish most effectively. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to conceptually investigate AST requirement for HRD doctoral students and call for an empirical investigation to address the research gap. Indeed, aligning training with students’ diverse needs could enhance their preparedness for future academic and career challenges.

Design/methodology/approach
This is a conceptual study examining the necessity of mandating AST for all HRD doctoral students.

Findings
Many HRD doctoral programs design their curricula based on the caprices of academic leaders rather than empirical evidence, creating a disconnect between doctoral students’ academic strengths, career goals, and the training they receive. As a result, this misalignment may produce mediocre ambidextrous researchers ill-equipped to meet their future research needs and employer expectations. A rigid one-size-fits-all approach in doctoral education fails to leverage students’ intellectual strengths, potentially hindering their development as specialized experts capable of contributing meaningfully to the evolving demands of the HRD field and its practitioners. Therefore, the HRD doctoral curriculum should be informed by data-driven insights to ensure relevance and efficacy.

Originality/value
Despite its profound and far-reaching implications for students, educational institutions, and employers, no empirical study has examined this nuanced issue within the HRD discipline. In contrast, extensive research in cognate disciplines has explored the necessity of AST and its impact on diverse student outcomes. This study makes a unique contribution to the HRD field by addressing a critical gap in the literature and proposing a bifurcated approach specifically designed for HRD doctoral students. This proposed novel framework could inform curriculum design and better align training with the evolving needs of emerging scholars and the broader HRD community.
Investigating trust, awareness and social influence on online banking adoption, moderated by customer relationship management: technological adoption insights
Authors: Asif Muhammad , Sarwar Farhan 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to examine how users’ intention to adopt online banking is influenced by perceived trust (PT), awareness (AWE) and social influence (SI) and to assess whether customer relationship management (CRM) moderates the impact of these factors on adoption intentions.

Design/methodology/approach
Data were collected from 565 respondents in Pakistan using a stratified sampling technique. The analysis was conducted using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling with SmartPLS-4 to examine the proposed relationships.

Findings
This study’s findings reveal that PT, AWE and SI do not directly influence users’ intention to adopt online banking. Trust impacts intention through perceived ease of use, while AWE and SI affect intention via both perceived usefulness and ease of use. CRM negatively moderates SI but positively moderates the effects of PT and AWE on users’ intention.

Originality/value
This study explores the novel role of CRM as a moderator, offering fresh insights into how CRM enhances the impact of PT, AWE and SI on online banking adoption.
Employability, aspirations, and career resources: reflective diary insights from postgraduate international students
Authors: Donald William E. , Mouratidou Maria , Hughes Helen Philippa Narelle , Padgett Rebecca 
Published: January 2025

PurposeDrawing on sustainable career theory as a framework, our study aims to explore how Asian international students studying in a UK-based University Business School view their employability, career aspirations, and career resources.Design/methodology/approachA total of 128 participants provided 602 voice-recorded reflective diary insights over six weeks while studying a mandatory employability module in a postgraduate Master’s programme at a UK-based Russell Group University Business School. The reflective diary insights addressed employability (weeks 1 and 3), aspirations (weeks 2 and 5), and career resources (weeks 4 and 6). Thematic analysis was conducted before theme and code prevalence were counted to compare changes between the two time points for each topic.FindingsEmployability includes skills, experiences and qualifications (theme 1), challenges (theme 2), and career ownership (theme 3). Aspirations include intrinsic motivators (theme 4), extrinsic motivators (theme 5), and person-organisation fit (theme 6). Career resources include people (theme 7), knowledge (theme 8) and signalling (theme 9). Time influences the interplay of person and contextual dimensions across the two timespans with different effects between and within themes.Originality/valueTheoretically, our study advances the empirical validation of sustainable career theory, as well as integrating graduate employability and career development streams into higher education research. Methodologically, it underscores the underutilised potential of diary studies in the field. Practically, it offers insights for lecturers, university career advisors, and employers to holistically address the employability, aspirations, and career resources of international students.
Using Tuckman’s theory to manage small business teams in a time of rapid change
Authors: Jhas Harsharon 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This study aims to explore organisational practices experienced within small groups during a period of rapid change. It explores links between Tuckman’s theory and staff behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic, framed by the context of childcare.

Design/methodology/approach
Action research is mobilised with the researcher part of the research process, tracking and innovating the company throughout change.

Findings
Key practices are examined and analysed for their relevance to how small groups operate today. The relevance of the theoretical underpinning which can be seen in Montessori childcare may have universal application within small groups in any business sector.

Research limitations/implications
This study is limited to one business within a single sector. Other sectors and small group settings should be studied in future research for a broader understanding.

Practical implications
Tuckman’s theory provides a guide for aspiring managers to assess the direction small groups will follow when major and rapid change occurs. This study specifically investigates the direction taken by a team during the COVID-19 pandemic and identifies links between the different stages of team development.

Social implications
The findings provide insights into team development and Tuckman’s theory, which can inform decision-makers in Montessori settings.

Originality/value
Montessori literature currently features no main analysis regarding the links between small group development such as Tuckman’s theory and Montessori settings. This study highlights the links observed specifically during the pandemic in terms of the business direction the small Montessori school team took.
Pandemic, pressure and pedagogy: a digital transformation of French business schools?
Authors: Duncan Allen Scott , Duncan Anne-Laure Ser 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to investigate how French business schools managed the change to Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT) during the COVID-19 lockdown and to propose a rudimentary framework based on the Technology Acceptance Model.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper uses exploratory in-depth case studies in four French business schools to analyze the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on the transition to Emergency Remote Teaching and whether it may lead to long-term Online Learning.

Findings
Results of this study show that, despite several constraints, French business schools efficiently managed the transition to Emergency Remote Teaching. The findings also suggest that schools may provide Online Learning as way to increase their course offerings.

Originality/value
This paper contributes to the extant literature on COVID-19 and organizational management by being one of the first studies to explore how French business schools made the transition to Emergency Remote Teaching and its potential long-term impact. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first paper to apply the Technology Acceptance Model to the digital transformation of the French business schools during COVID-19.
Enhancing supply chain sustainability performance: the pivotal role of emerging technologies
Authors: Niranjan Suman , Garg Vipul , Gligor David Marius , Hawkins Timothy G. 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the impact of sustainable supply chain practices on sustainability performance in North American and Canadian firms in a business-to-business (B2B) context, specifically focusing on the mediating role of emerging technologies. It aims to deepen the understanding of this complex relationship, contributing to both theoretical knowledge and practical applications.

Design/methodology/approach
This study collected data from supply chain managers in the USA and Canada using a mixed-methods approach that includes partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), necessary condition analysis (NCA) and importance-performance map analysis (IPMA). PLS-SEM was utilized to model the relationships between sustainable practices, emerging technologies and sustainability performance. NCA identified the essential conditions required for sustainability performance, while IPMA was used to assess the importance and performance of different constructs, helping to pinpoint areas where the managerial focus can yield the most significant improvements.

Findings
This study reveals that sustainable supply chain practices (SSCP) alone do not directly lead to enhanced sustainability performance. SSCP includes product design, procurement, investment recovery and social sustainability. Sustainability performance includes economic, environmental and social performance. Instead, adopting specific emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, wearable devices and virtual reality, is crucial. A significant threshold identified is these technologies’ 80% adoption rate for substantial performance improvements. Furthermore, this study distinguishes the varying impacts of different technologies on economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability.

Originality/value
This research offers new insights by showing that emerging technologies fully mediate the relationship between SSCP and performance. It expands on existing literature by detailing the specific impacts of various technologies, moving beyond the generalized approach seen in prior research. Specific impacts of emerging digital technologies on SSCP and performance remain underexplored in a B2B environment, and this research aims to address this gap.