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Self-determination theory and its predictors for sharing knowledge: a critical review
Authors: Ferger Kevin , Rechberg Isabel D.W. 
Published: June 2022

Purpose
This study aims to evaluate the impact of extrinsic, intrinsic and amotivation on an individual’s knowledge-sharing behavior.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors reviewed the literature on self-determination theory (SDT) as an applied predictor of knowledge-sharing behavior, and documented the extent to which SDT conceptual framework components have been studied in relation to predict knowledge sharing.

Findings
Building from SDT and its sub-theories, this study uncovers a gap in the knowledge-sharing literature as the continuum of the SDT framework has yet to fully be applied to knowledge-sharing behavior.

Originality/value
Contributing to the literature on knowledge management and knowledge sharing, this study is the first, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, of its kind to apply Deci and Ryan’s self-determination continuum, in its entirety, to a knowledge-sharing conceptual framework. The authors thereby address the potential impact of amotivation on an individual’s knowledge-sharing behavior.
No evidence that seasonal changes in large‐scale environmental conditions drive migration in seabirds
Authors: Lambert Charlotte , Fort Jérôme 
Published: June 2022

Abstract

Seasonal variability is one of the main drivers of seasonal movements like migration. The literature has suggested that bird migration is often driven by poor environmental conditions during one season and permits avoidance of resource shortage or harsh weather by tracking the more favourable conditions.

We tested at the global scale, and focusing on seabirds, whether this pattern exists in the marine realm. Specifically, we tested the hypothesis that seabird migration permits achieving stability in niche occupancy, and that it is triggered by seasonal variations in niche availability.

We collated data on monthly presence of species over marine ecoregions from literature and expert knowledge. First, we quantified niche occupancy during breeding and non‐breeding periods from environmental conditions encountered in ecoregions in which species were present at each periods and compared seasonal dynamics across migratory strategies. Second, we quantified the seasonal niche dynamics from simulated residency in breeding and non‐breeding grounds to quantify the seasonality in niche availability and to test its effect on seabird migratory strategies.

We demonstrated that all seabirds are niche trackers, yet resident and dispersive seabirds displayed higher levels of niche tracking throughout the year, regardless of the environmental seasonality, while migrants exhibited more divergent seasonal niches. In most cases, migratory status was not related to the unavailability of favourable conditions at the breeding or non‐breeding grounds, suggesting that the availability of the favourable niche is not the main driver of migration.

We hypothesise that this unexpected pattern might arise from strong constraints imposed on seabirds by the scarcity of suitable breeding sites which constrain the range of environments available for optimising reproductive success. This work sheds new light on the ecological drivers of migration.
The shape of trees: Reimagining forest ecology in three dimensions with remote sensing
Authors: Lines Emily Rebecca , Fischer Fabian Jörg , Owen Harry Jon Foord , Jucker Tommaso 
Published: June 2022

Abstract

How ecologists think about above‐ground forest structure and dynamics is fundamentally shaped by the data we can collect. This has historically been limited to what is possible with simple equipment such as a tape measure, which has often led to the three‐dimensional complexity of the form of trees being reduced to the diameter of a trunk, and perhaps the height of the tree. While simple and pragmatic, this trunk‐centric framework has some obvious limitations, as many of the major processes that influence how trees grow and interact with one another happen up in the canopy. For instance, the structural complexity of individual trees' leaf and branch arrangements and how trees fill canopy space are direct drivers of individual tree and whole‐forest productivity and dynamics, but remain poorly studied because they have traditionally been challenging to measure.

However, recent advances in remote sensing and data processing are revolutionising our ability to accurately measure tree and forest structure from leaves to landscapes. Not only do we have access to more accurate data on structure, but we also have data spanning a much broader range of spatial, temporal and ecological scales, and new avenues of research that challenge how we understand forests are emerging.

Synthesis. Here, we review the new opportunities these technologies bring us to measure the physical structure of trees and highlight the technological developments needed to maximise their value to the field of forest ecology. Today, perhaps for the first time, how ecologists choose to study above‐ground forest structure and dynamics is limited more by creativity than by what we can measure.
Whole grain rice: Updated understanding of starch digestibility and the regulation of glucose and lipid metabolism
Authors: Cheng Zihang , Qiao Dongling , Zhao Siming , Zhang Binjia , Lin Qinlu , Xie Fengwei 
Published: June 2022

AbstractNowadays, resulting from disordered glucose and lipid metabolism, metabolic diseases (e.g., hyperglycemia, type 2 diabetes, and obesity) are among the most serious health issues facing humans worldwide. Increasing evidence has confirmed that dietary intervention (with healthy foods) is effective at regulating the metabolic syndrome. Whole grain rice (WGR) rich in dietary fiber and many bioactive compounds (e.g., γ‐amino butyric acid, γ‐oryzanol, and polyphenols) can not only inhibit starch digestion and prevent rapid increase in the blood glucose level, but also reduce oxidative stress and damage to the liver, thereby regulating glucose and lipid metabolism. The rate of starch digestion is directly related to the blood glucose level in the organism after WGR intake. Therefore, the effects of different factors (e.g., additives, cooking, germination, and physical treatments) on WGR starch digestibility are examined in this review. In addition, the mechanisms from human and animal experiments regarding the correlation between the intake of WGR or its products and the lowered blood glucose and lipid levels and the reduced incidence of diabetes and obesity are discussed. Moreover, information on developing WGR products with the health benefits is provided.
Complex characterization and formation mechanism of scallop (Patinopecten yessoensis) protein hydrolysates/κ‐carrageenan/konjac gum composite gels
Authors: Yan Jia‐Nan , Cui Xiao‐Fan , Jiang Xin‐Yu , Li Lin , Sun Wen , Wu Hai‐Tao 
Published: June 2022

AbstractThe combination of κ‐Carrageenan (KC) and konjac gum (KGM) were introduced to examine the impact on gelation and microstructural behaviors of scallop male gonads hydrolysates (SMGHs) and the involvement of intermolecular forces. In terms of G′ response of SMGHs/KGM/KC, it obviously enhanced by 3.6‐ and 108.5‐fold than controls of KGM/KC and SMGHs/KC at 0.1 Hz, accompanying increasing melting temperatures from 27.9 (KGM/KC) and 30.0 (SMGHs/KC) to 33.7°C (SMGHs/KGM/KC), respectively. Additionally, SMGHs/KGM/KC with decreasing relaxation time T23 and blue shift of hydroxyl group than controls suggested higher water retention capacity and ordered conformation. Moreover, SMGHs/KGM/KC formed compact networks with thick walls as reflected by cryo‐SEM and showed rougher surface with more aggregation as reflected by AFM. Furthermore, electrostatic in couple with hydrophobic interactions were dominant interactions, while hydrogen bonds were involved in subordinately in SMGHs/KGM/KC.Practical ApplicationScallop (Patinopecten yessoensis) male gonads are always discarded during processing despite high‐protein content and edibility. In the current research, scallop male gonad hydrolysates (SMGHs) exhibited gelation behavior, which have a potential role in developing marine source protein as a functional food base such as kamaboko gels, can, sausage and spread and even delivery vehicles for bioactive compounds.
Evaluating the Impact of Low Impact Development Practices on the Urban Flooding over a Humid Region of China
Authors: Zhou Yan , She Dunxian , Wang Yueling , Xia Jun , Zhang Yongyong 
Published: June 2022

ABSTRACTGlobal warming and the rapid development of urbanization increase the likelihood of the occurrence of urban inundation, causing serious economic losses and threats to people's lives. Low impact development (LID) practices have attracted increasing attention as an effective approach which can mitigate urban inundation to some extent. Investigating the impact of LID practices on urban inundation is of significant importance to the prevention and control of urban flooding. This study constructed a coupling model with the combination of Storm Water Management Model and a 2D hydrodynamic model to provide a comprehensive simulation of urban inundation. The inundation situations are simulated with various scenarios by considering the implementation of LID practices under various rainfall return periods in Wuhan, China. We found that the LID practices can be more effective for urban inundation mitigation under rainfall events with smaller magnitude, and its ability in reducing the flood risk is weakened for extreme rainfall events. The results showed that LID practices can reduce the inundation area by 22.52%–38.9%. Especially for the inundation area with water depth larger than 0.4 m, the LID practices can reduce the inundation area by 71.52%–88.73% under different scenarios. Besides, the LID practices have a certain impact on the inundation area affecting traffic with a reduced rate of 37.2%–90.06%. This study can provide scientific support and a potential guiding significance for the future implementation of LID practices in cities under similar construction conditions.
The association between decidual vasculopathy and abnormal uterine artery Doppler measurement
Authors: Stevens Droïma , Schiffer Veronique , Severens‐Rijvers Carmen , de Nobrega Teixeira Johnny , van Haren Ashlee , Spaanderman Marc , Al‐Nasiry Salwan 
Published: June 2022

AbstractIntroductionPlacental syndrome is an umbrella term encompassing the clinical phenotypes of preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction, and is associated with high maternal and neonatal morbidity. In women with placental syndrome, histologicl examination of the uteroplacental unit commonly demonstrates pathological lesions, such as decidual vasculopathy. Decidual vasculopathy are pathological changes in the spiral arteries, which are associated with adverse outcome in preeclampsia and long‐term maternal cardiovascular health. The relation between placental syndrome phenotypes and placental pathology has been previously demonstrated; however, the role of uteroplacental Doppler measurements as a link between placental syndrome phenotypes and the underlying placental pathology is still unclear. We hypothesized that decidual vasculopathy is associated with abnormal uteroplacental Doppler profiles and ultrasound placental parameters, independent of clinical phenotype.Material and MethodsWe performed a retrospective analysis of data from a prospective cohort of pregnancies with placental syndrome, as well as cases without hypertensive disease or fetal growth restriction. The study group was divided into women with decidual vasculopathy on histologic analysis of placental specimen and those without the lesions. Outcome parameters included maternal and fetal Dopplers, estimated fetal weight, placental weight and thickness, placental lacunae and abnormal placental calcification.ResultsCompared with the women without the lesions (n = 91), the group with decidual vasculopathy (n = 25) had a higher mean uterine artery pulsatility index (1.70 vs 0.81, p < 0.001) and uterine artery pulsatility index percentile (>p99 vs p67, p < 0.001). Decidual vasculopathy was associated with abnormal uterine artery Doppler profile (defined as pulsatility index p > 95 and/or bilateral notch) (82%) compared with women without the lesions (33%) (odds ratio [OR] 9.3, 95% CI 2.4–36.0), which remained significant after adjusting for possible confounding factors preeclampsia, tobacco use and gestational age at birth (OR 7.1, 95% CI 1.3–39.1). Decidual vasculopathy was not associated with fetal Doppler abnormalities or placental parameters and only modestly so with lower cerebroplacental ratio (p = 0.036).ConclusionsHistologic decidual vasculopathy is associated with abnormal uterine artery Doppler, independent of clinical phenotype during pregnancy.
Expertise in an uncertain world: The role of expert knowledge in addressing environmental and planning challenges
Authors: Elsmore Sophie , Congreve Alina 
Published: June 2022

AbstractThis special section addresses the geographies of knowledge and expertise across contemporary environmental and planning challenges. Understanding the changing role of expert knowledge and how it weaves its way into policy and decision‐making is more important than ever given the mammoth challenges we face. Different forms of expertise can often be conflicting and competing with one another, reflecting the power relations underpinning their deployment. The four papers in this special section from geography and planning speak to the diverse knowledge claims and networks of expertise that shape and seek to challenge contemporary decision‐making. The special section reflects on how embedded expertise operates across different sectors and scales. It pays attention to how expertise can become destabilised across particular geographies, as the mobility of knowledge generated in one context is deployed elsewhere. By attending to the multiplicities of knowledge at play across environmental and planning challenges, the papers break down the assumption that there is a single form of expertise.
A roadmap for ladybird conservation and recovery
Authors: Soares António O. , Haelewaters Danny , Ameixa Olga M. C. C. , Borges Isabel , Brown Peter M. J. , Cardoso Pedro , de Groot Michiel D. , Evans Edward W. , Grez Audrey A. , Hochkirch Axel , Holecová Milada , Honěk Alois , Kulfan Ján , Lillebø Ana I. , Martinková Zdenka , Michaud J. P. , Nedvěd Oldřich , Omkar  , Roy Helen E. , Saxena Swati , Shandilya Apoorva , Sentis Arnaud , Skuhrovec Jiri , Viglášová Sandra , Zach Peter , Zaviezo Tania , Losey John E. 
Published: June 2022

AbstractLadybirds (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) provide services that are critical to food production, and they fulfill an ecological role as a food source for predators. The richness, abundance, and distribution of ladybirds, however, are compromised by many anthropogenic threats. Meanwhile, a lack of knowledge of the conservation status of most species and the factors driving their population dynamics hinders the development and implementation of conservation strategies for ladybirds. We conducted a review of the literature on the ecology, diversity, and conservation of ladybirds to identify their key ecological threats. Ladybird populations are most affected by climate factors, landscape composition, and biological invasions. We suggest mitigating actions for ladybird conservation and recovery. Short‐term actions include citizen science programs and education, protective measures for habitat recovery and threatened species, prevention of the introduction of non‐native species, and the maintenance and restoration of natural areas and landscape heterogeneity. Mid‐term actions involve the analysis of data from monitoring programs and insect collections to disentangle the effect of different threats to ladybird populations, understand habitat use by taxa on which there is limited knowledge, and quantify temporal trends of abundance, diversity, and biomass along a management‐intensity gradient. Long‐term actions include the development of a worldwide monitoring program based on standardized sampling to fill data gaps, increase explanatory power, streamline analyses, and facilitate global collaborations.
Prey selection and growth in 0+ Eurasian perch Perca fluviatilis L. in littoral zones of seven temperate lakes
Authors: Karus Katrit , Zagars Matiss , Agasild Helen , Feldmann Tõnu , Tuvikene Arvo , Puncule Linda , Zingel Priit 
Published: June 2022

AbstractWe studied the relationships between the planktonic food base and feeding patterns of juvenile mid‐summer/early autumn Eurasian perch Perca fluviatilis L., a common predatory freshwater fish in large parts of Europe and Asia. The feeding of 0+ perch was studied during summer and autumn in littoral habitats of seven lakes with different environmental conditions – four Latvian (Auciema, Riebinu, Vārzgūnes, Laukezers) and three Estonian (Kaiavere, Prossa and Akste) lakes. Simultaneously, the abundance, biomass and structure of zooplankton communities were examined. We focused on the littoral areas because many studies in lakes suggest that littoral habitats are particularly important for 0+ fish growth and survival. We were interested in the question: can the diet and growth of 0+ perch be explained by zooplankton community structure? We also presumed that if the amount of zooplankton is low, more benthic invertebrates will be consumed by 0+ perch. Opposite to expectations, we found that zooplankton always counted for over 90% of diet biomass in perch. There were also clear correlations between the zooplankton biomass in a given lake, the zooplankton biomass in 0+ perch stomachs, and the fish growth rate. The study also suggested that nutrient enrichment can positively impact the 0+ perch feeding conditions in lakes.
Prevalence of venous thromboembolism and its associations in a large racially homogenous population of sickle cell disease patients
Authors: Okoye Helen Chioma , Ezekekwu Chinedu , Nwagha Theresa Ukamaka , Korubo Kaladada , Omunakwe Hannah E. , Nnachi Oluomachi Charity , Madu Anazoeze Jude , Nwogoh Benedict , Efobi Chilota Chibuife , Muoghalu Ebele Adaobi , Nonyelu Charles , Okoye Augustine E. , Obodo Onochie Ikenna , Ugwu Chioma Sandra , Egolum Michael C. , Nnachi Oji Anya , Okpala Iheanyi 
Published: June 2022

AbstractTo determine the prevalence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) among adult sickle cell disease (SCD) patients in Nigeria.MethodsThis was a multicentre retrospective study in which the medical records of adult SCD patients were reviewed. Information on demographics, steady‐state haemogram, clinical phenotypes, duration of follow‐up, history of VTE including risk factors and management was collected.ResultsOf the 509 SCD patients with a median (IQR) duration of follow‐up of 2 years, 10 (2.0%) had VTE (9 DVT and 1 PE). Their median (IQR) age was 27 (22.8–30.3) years. Identifiable risk factors for VTE included positive family history (2, 20%) surgery, splenectomy, paraplegia and cancer (1, 10% each). No risk factor was identifiable in four persons. VTE had no significant association with age and gender. VTE was significantly associated with the following events: acute chest syndrome [p = .002, odds ratio (OR) 8, 95% CI 2.2–28.9], osteonecrosis [p = .012, OR 5.24, 95% CI, 1.45–18.91] and vaso‐occlusive crisis [p = .035]. Also significantly associated with VTE were pulmonary hypertension [p = .001, OR 23.3, 95%CI 5.18–105.06] and stroke [p = .032, OR 9.35, 95%CI 0.87–53.25].ConclusionThe prevalence of VTE among SCD patients in Nigeria is low. It is significantly associated with vaso‐occlusive crisis, pulmonary hypertension and stroke.
An improved cellular automata model for soil erosion in coastal areas based on discrete physical variables
Authors: Tang Shengqiang , She Dongli , Wang Hongde , Lv Haishen 
Published: June 2022

AbstractSoil erosion is a major and costly environmental hazard worldwide. Obtaining a thorough understanding of the soil erosion process is essential for erosion control. The high erodibility of the saline‐sodic soil in coastal areas causes rills to develop rapidly and erosion patterns change substantially during the rainfall process. Understanding the temporal and spatial dynamics of the soil surface morphology is crucial for revealing the mechanism behind the severe soil erosion process, but simulating these dynamics with many existing empirical or physical models is difficult. Cellular automata (CA) provides a simple alternative approach with high computational efficiency for modelling the complex patterns of soil erosion evolution using local interactions rules. However, previously established CA models poorly simulated the lateral erosion. By dividing the runoff amount into a discrete variable of every constituent cell and considering the runoff flow velocity when calculating the flow direction, the CA model developed here, based on discrete physical variables (CADV), could simulate soil erosion rate dynamics and rill morphological development with low relative errors. The variations in the simulated sediment yield rates during rainfall events were consistent with the experimental measurements, and the relative errors of cumulative sediment yields between the simulated and measured values were lower than 5% from the 38th to 60th min (the end of rainfall event) during the rainfall. The morphological characteristics of slope erosion with relative errors in rill length, rill width, and rill depth were lower than 5% at specific times during rainfall events. Specifically, regarding the rill width parameter, the relative errors of the maximum and average rill widths were both lower than 5% when the rainfall event ended at the 60th min. The results show that the CADV is an appropriate tool for describing the soil erosion process and improving our understanding of the erosion process characteristics of saline‐sodic soil slopes in a coastal region of China.Highlights
Cellular automata based on discrete variables (CADV) improves soil erosion simulation.
CADV simulates soil loss and rill morphological development with low relative errors.
CADV improves insight into the mechanism of soil erosion in coastal area.
CADV provides a new approach to improve soil erosion modelling with cellular automata.