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flexLiTE: flexible micro-LED integrated optoelectrodes for long-term chronic deep-brain studies
Authors: Ko Eunah , Lopez Ruiz Jose Roberto , Vöröslakos Mihály , Hsieh Meng-Lin , Buzsáki György , Yoon Euisik 
Published: August 2022

AbstractUnderstanding complex neuronal circuitry and its functions of a living organism requires a specialized tool which is capable of recording a large ensemble of neuronal signals at single cell resolution and modulating neuronal activities selectively in the target region of brains with high spatiotemporal resolution, while sustaining long-term chronic operation without significant tissue degeneration or device shifts. We hereby present an ultra-flexible, minimally-invasive, Michigan-type neural probe for chronic opto-electrophysiology studies: flexLiTE (flexible micro-LED integrated optoelectrodes). flexLiTE incorporates monolithically integrated, soma-sized inorganic micro-LEDs (12 individually operated) and 32 recording electrodes. Both stimulation and recording modalities were achieved by stacking two modules on a flexible substrate: one with micro-LEDs for neuromodulation and the other with recording sites, resulting in a 115 μm-wide,12 μm-thick, 10 mm-long optoelectrode. From prototype devices, we demonstrated the reliable operation of flexLiTEs for recording and modulation of hippocampal neurons in a freely moving mice for over ∼8 month.
Mouse L1s fade with age: a methylation-enforced mechanism for attenuation of L1 retrotransposition potential
Authors: Gerdes Patricia , Chan Dorothy , Lundberg Mischa , Sanchez-Luque Francisco J. , Bodea Gabriela O. , Ewing Adam D. , Faulkner Geoffrey J. , Richardson Sandra R. 
Published: August 2022

ABSTRACTMice harbor ∼2,800 intact copies of the retrotransposon Long Interspersed Element 1 (L1). The in vivo retrotransposition capacity of an L1 copy is defined by both its sequence integrity and epigenetic status, including DNA methylation of the monomeric units constituting young mouse L1 promoters. Locus-specific L1 methylation dynamics during development may therefore elucidate and explain spatiotemporal niches of endogenous retrotransposition, but remain unresolved. Here, we interrogate the retrotransposition efficiency and epigenetic fate of source (donor) L1s, identified as mobile in vivo. We demonstrate that promoter monomer loss consistently attenuates the relative retrotransposition potential of their offspring (daughter) L1 insertions. We also observe that most donor/daughter L1 pairs are efficiently methylated upon differentiation in vivo and in vitro. We employ Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) long-read sequencing to resolve L1 methylation genome-wide and with locus-specific resolution, revealing a distinctive “smile” pattern in methylation levels across the L1 promoter region and thereby elucidating a molecular mechanism potentially underpinning L1 promoter shortening. Together, our results offer a novel perspective on the interplay between epigenetic repression, L1 evolution, and genome stability.
Dual and Opposing Roles for the Kinesin-2 Motor, KIF17, in Hedgehog-dependent Cerebellar Development
Authors: Waas Bridget , Carpenter Brandon S. , Merchant Olivia Q. , Verhey Kristen J. , Allen Benjamin L. 
Published: August 2022

AbstractWhile the kinesin-2 motors KIF3A and KIF3B have essential roles in ciliogenesis and Hedgehog (HH) signal transduction, potential role(s) for another kinesin-2 motor, KIF17, in HH signaling have yet to be explored. Here, we investigated the contribution of KIF17 to HH-dependent cerebellar development, where Kif17 is expressed in both HH-producing Purkinje cells and HH-responding cerebellar granule neuron progenitors (CGNPs). Germline Kif17 deletion in mice results in cerebellar hypoplasia due to reduced CGNP proliferation, a consequence of decreased HH pathway activity mediated through decreased Sonic HH (SHH) protein. Notably, Purkinje cell-specific Kif17 deletion phenocopies Kif17 germline mutants. Surprisingly, CGNP-specific Kif17 deletion results in the opposite phenotype– increased CGNP proliferation and HH target gene expression due to altered GLI transcription factor processing. Together these data identify KIF17 as a key regulator of HH-dependent cerebellar development, with dual and opposing roles in HH-producing Purkinje cells and HH-responding CGNPS.TeaserDuring cerebellar development, the KIF17 microtubule motor performs opposing roles in HH-producing and HH-responding cells.
Temporal Preparation Drives Statistical Learning of Regular Intervals in Complex Temporal Environments
Authors: Salet Josh M. , Kruijne Wouter , van Rijn Hedderik , Zimmermann Eckart , Schlichting Nadine 
Published: August 2022

AbstractThe ubiquitous finding in statistical learning research is a performance benefit for regular versus irregular properties of the environment. This regularity benefit is commonly interpreted to emerge from a mechanism that detects and subsequently exploits the regularity as it would be impossible for irregular events. Here, for regular intervals in a complex temporal environment, we show that this interpretation overlooks the influence of learning various time-related factors that contribute to the regularity benefit. Instead of only learning the temporal regularity, participants exploited the temporal properties of targets that we initially considered as irregular and uninformative. Participants temporally prepared, in parallel, for different actions to perform and locations to attend, irrespective of target’s regularity. In fact, this temporal preparation explained regularity benefits without assuming statistical learning of the regular target. Using a computational model,fMTP, we illustrate that such adaptation can arise from associative memory processes underlying temporal preparation.
Interest, identity and perceptions: What makes a food technologist?
Authors: Staberg Ragnhild Lyngved , Jakobsen Anita Nordeng , Persson Jonas Rolf , Mehli Lisbeth 
Published: August 2022

PurposePrevious research shows that identity formation is a crucial bridge between higher education and future employment. The objective of this study was to improve our understanding and knowledge of food technology students' prior interests, their perceived identity formation, perceptions of food technology and the profession of food technologist.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative study was conducted and the data consisted of audio recordings of 10 semi structured group interviews of first-, second- and third-year students, as well as alumni, at work. The interviews were transcribed and analysed by conventional content analysis, here following an inductive approach.FindingsMost students had previous general culinary interest, an interest in the science behind or an interest in contemporary food-related issues. Regardless of the year group and prior interest, most felt that graduation was the stage at which they could identify themselves as food technologists. They evolved from having a rather diffuse understanding of food technology and what is a food technologist before they started to have an increased awareness in their second and third years.Originality/valueThe research findings inform higher education food technology programmes aiming to promote the development of food technology students' professional identity. The study suggests that a holistic approach to teaching, as well as context-based and professional activities at an early stage might help students in their identity formation.
AgriFood supply chain traceability: data sharing in a farm-to-fork case
Authors: Moysiadis Theocharis , Spanaki Konstantina , Kassahun Ayalew , Kläser Sabine , Becker Nicolas , Alexiou George , Zotos Nikolaos , Karali Iliada 
Published: August 2022

PurposeTraceability of food is of paramount importance to the increasingly sustainability-conscious consumers. Several tracking and tracing systems have been developed in the AgriFood sector in order to prove to the consumers the origins and processing of food products. Critical challenges in realizing food's traceability include cooperating with multiple actors on common data sharing standards and data models.Design/methodology/approachThis research applies a design science approach to showcase traceability that includes preharvest activities and conditions in a case study. The authors demonstrate how existing data sharing standards can be applied in combination with new data models suitable for capturing transparency information about plant production.FindingsTogether with existing studies on farm-to-fork transparency, our results demonstrate how to realize transparency from field to fork and enable producers to show a complete bill of sustainability.Originality/valueThe existing standards and data models address transparency challenges in AgriFood chains from the moment of harvest up to retail (farm-to-fork) relatively well, but not what happens before harvest. In order to address sustainability concerns, there is a need to collect data about production activities related to product quality and sustainability before harvesting and share it downstream the supply chain. The ability to gather data on sustainability practices such as reducing pesticide, herbicide, fertilizer and water use are crucial requirements for producers to market their produce as quality and sustainable products.
Climate change adaptation and upland rice yield: evidence from a farm survey in Yunnan, China
Authors: Wang Huaiyu , Hu Xi , Yang Shuangquan , Xu Guoquan 
Published: August 2022

PurposeThe study aims to examine the impact of farmers’ actual adaptations on rice yields in the upland areas of Yunnan province, China.Design/methodology/approachThe paper employs the simultaneous equations model with endogenous switching to investigate the different effects of adaptation strategies on rice yields achieved by adopters and nonadopters based on the cross-sectional data at farm level.FindingsThe results show that farmers’ access to government agricultural extension services significantly encourages rice farmers to make the adjustments in farm managements. The authors find that the adaptation strategies employed by farmers significantly increase rice yields. Adaptations adopted by upland farmers increase rice yields for both adopters and nonadopters, particularly for the nonadopters.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the existing literature by focusing on farmers’ adaptation strategies to climate change in uplands of Yunnan using the primary household survey data. The results show the effectiveness of farmers’ adaptation adoptions on rice yields in uplands of Yunnan province.
The formation of high strategic thinking ability: a study of Chinese grassroots cadres
Authors: Xu Zhihang , Liu Lei , Jin Wenran 
Published: August 2022

PurposeThe purpose of the research is to identify the factors contributing to the formation of high-level strategic thinking ability (STA) of Chinese grassroots cadres.Design/methodology/approachThrough in-depth interviews with 20 Chinese grassroots cadres with high-level STA and grounded theory method, this research explores the contributive factors for the formation of the grassroots cadres' STA from a dynamic and long-term perspective.FindingsThe formation of STA is an accumulative process based on the interaction between external factors, including wide space for activities, adequate supporting resources, demonstration of role model, and inflection point and internal drivers, including strong sense of self-actualization, high sense of responsibility, thinking enhancement skills, diverse knowledge and high openness. Moreover, the external factors play a more important role in shaping STA in the early growth stage of the grassroots cadres, while in the late stage the internal factors tend to dominate.Practical implicationsThe study advises to offer more professional training on STA and take STA as an important factor for Chinese grassroots cadres to compete in a complex socio-political environment in the long term.Originality/value(1) This paper investigates into the STA of Chinese grassroots cadres, which are largely ignored in current literature; (2) different from the extant studies which studies the static influencing factors of STA, such as demographic variables, personal traits and organizational characteristics, this paper focuses on the dynamic and long-term factors during the growth of the cadres.
Dynamic capabilities in the realisation of omnichannel retailing
Authors: Solem Birgit Andrine Apenes , Fredriksen Jan Ivar , Sørebø Øystein 
Published: August 2022

PurposeOmnichannel retailing emphasises the interplay between channels to provide seamless customer experiences across shopping journeys but is challenging for retailers to implement. This research explores the necessary actions and dynamic capabilities needed of retailers to create, extend and modify the organisational resource base required for realising omnichannel retailing.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative exploratory design with in-depth interviews of Generation Z customers and retail firms was used to provide insights into the dynamic capabilities necessary for obtaining omnichannel retailing.FindingsThis research elaborates on the dynamic capabilities needed for omnichannel solutions related to (1) the underlying technology (i.e. develop an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and online store), (2) customer experience optimisation (i.e. develop product delivery, return routines, supply chain management, curated exhibitions, showrooms and pop-up stores), (3) internal and external collaboration (i.e. collaborate across business units, strengthening the core leadership team and collaborate and align with service ecosystem partners and (4) overall omnichannel functionality (i.e. establish a customer-oriented retail culture, and integrate marketing communication and customisation through data exploration).Originality/valueThis research enriches the retailing literature on omnichannel solutions and responds to the need for theoretical anchoring by applying the dynamic capability perspective to address actions useful for realising omnichannel retailing.
Factors affecting misinformation combating intention in Pakistan during COVID-19
Authors: Malik Amara , Islam Talat , Mahmood Khalid 
Published: August 2022

PurposeMisinformation on social media has become a great threat across the globe. Therefore, the authors aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of social media users' misinformation combating behavior, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the authors merged the uses and gratifications theory, social cognitive theory and theory of prosocial behavior into one theoretical framework (e.g. information seeking, status seeking, entertainment and norms of reciprocity) to understand their effect on users' prosocial media sharing experience and misinformation self-efficacy to combat misinformation.Design/methodology/approachThe authors collected data from 356 social media users through “Google Forms” during the third wave of coronavirus in Pakistan. Further, the authors applied structural equation modeling for hypotheses testing.FindingsThe authors noted that entertainment and perceived norms of reciprocity positively affect social media users' prior experience and misinformation self-efficacy to enhance their misinformation combating intention. However, information seeking positively affects social media users' prior experience and insignificantly affects their misinformation self-efficacy. Similarly, status seeking was noted to be insignificantly associated with social media users' prior experience and misinformation self-efficacy.Research limitations/implicationsThe authors tested this model of misinformation combating intention in a developing country during the COVID-19 pandemic and noted that entertainment and status seeking motives are context-specific. Therefore, this study may likely benefit researchers, academicians and policymakers to understand the causal relationship between motivations and the behavior of combating misinformation on social media within a developing country.Originality/valueIn this study the authors merged three theories (e.g. uses and gratifications theory, social cognitive theory and theory of prosocial behavior) to understand information seeking, status seeking, entertainment and norms of reciprocity as the main motives for social media users' misinformation combating intention.
A dynamic trust consensus model based on personalized adjustment mechanism under multi-granular probabilistic linguistic environment
Authors: Guo Jie , Liang Xia 
Published: August 2022

PurposeThis study aims to propose a consensus model that considers dynamic trust and the hesitation degree of the expert's evaluation, and the model can provide personalized adjustment advice to inconsistent experts.Design/methodology/approachThe trust degree between experts will be affected by the decision-making environment or the behavior of other experts. Therefore, based on the psychological “similarity-attraction paradigm”, an adjustment method for the trust degree between experts is proposed. In addition, we proposed a method to measure the hesitation degree of the expert's evaluation under the multi-granular probabilistic linguistic environment. Based on the hesitation degree of evaluation and trust degree, a method for determining the importance degree of experts is proposed. In the feedback mechanism, we presented a personalized adjustment mechanism that can provide the personalized adjustment advice for inconsistent experts. The personalized adjustment advice is accepted readily by inconsistent experts and ensures that the collective consensus degree will increase after the adjustment.FindingsThe results show that the consensus model in this paper can solve the social network group decision-making problem, in which the trust degree among experts is dynamic changing. An illustrative example demonstrates the feasibility of the proposed model in this paper. Simulation experiments have confirmed the effectiveness of the model in promoting consensus.Originality/valueThe authors presented a novel dynamic trust consensus model based on the expert's hesitation degree and a personalized adjustment mechanism under the multi-granular probabilistic linguistic environment. The model can solve a variety of social network group decision-making problems.
Performance prediction of basketball players using automated personality mining with twitter data
Authors: Siemon Dominik , Wessels Jörn 
Published: August 2022

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to use Twitter data to mine personality traits of basketball players to predict their performance in the National Basketball Association (NBA).Design/methodology/approachAutomated personality mining and robotic process automation were used to gather data (player statistics and big five personality traits) of n = 185 professional basketball players. Correlation analysis and multiple linear regressions were computed to predict the performance of their NBA careers based on previous college performance and personality traits.FindingsAutomated personality mining of Tweets can be used to gather additional information about basketball players. Extraversion, agreeableness and conscientiousness correlate with basketball performance and can be used, in combination with previous game statistics, to predict future performance.Originality/valueThe study presents a novel approach to use automated personality mining of Twitter data as a predictor for future basketball performance. The contribution advances the understanding of the importance of personality for sports performance and the use of cognitive systems (automated personality mining) and the social media data for predictions. Scouts can use our findings to enhance their recruiting criteria in a multi-million dollar business, such as the NBA.
Factors influencing patient safety culture in operating room in a teaching hospital in Jordan: a qualitative descriptive study
Authors: Alshyyab Muhammad Ahmed , Albsoul Rania , Fitzgerald Gerard 
Published: August 2022

PurposeTo explore the perceptions of surgical team members in a tertiary hospital in Jordan toward the factors influencing patient safety culture (PSC).Design/methodology/approachThis was a qualitative descriptive study intended to characterize the factors that influence PSC. Interviews were conducted with health-care providers in the operation room (OR) in a tertiary Jordanian hospital. Participants included surgeons, anesthetists, nurses and senior surgical residents who had worked for three years minimum in the OR. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data.FindingsA total of 33 interviews were conducted. Thematic analysis of the content yielded four major themes: (1) operational factors, (2) organizational factors, (3) health-care professionals factors and (4) patient factors. The respondents emphasized the role of the physical layout of the OR, implementing new techniques and new equipment, and management support to establish a safety culture in the operating room setting.Originality/valueThe present research study will have implications for hospitals and health-care providers in Jordan for developing organizational strategies to eliminate or decrease the occurrence of adverse events and improve patient safety in the OR.
The needle pricking and two modes of ‘doing good’ in the Swedish school‐based human papillomavirus vaccination programme
Authors: Lindén Lisa , Odenbring Ylva 
Published: August 2022

AbstractIn this article, we draw on science and technology studies literature on care practices to analyse school nurses’ work with human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in schools, in the context of a new vaccination policy including all children in the fifth grade in Sweden. Drawing on 21 interviews with school nurses working in municipalities across a larger Swedish region, we focus on the mundane work of handling the vaccination and supporting the children while they are being vaccinated. We utilise the notion of ‘modes of doing good’ to analyse routines and ideals oriented towards specific, and sometimes contradictory, forms of ‘good care’ in HPV vaccination practice. Two modes of doing good are identified: the vaccination as a caring for ‘the flow’ of children getting vaccinated and the vaccination as a caring about the specific child. We analyse three ‘child subjects’ alongside these modes: the informed and already prepared child, the anxious child, and the specific child. By identifying tensions and interferences between different child subjects and modes of doing good, we discuss possible consequences of our findings for how HPV vaccination is envisioned and conceptualised in social science research and in policy settings.
Guiding employees through the COVID‐19 pandemic: An exploration of the impact of transparent communication and change appraisals
Authors: Yue Cen April , Walden Justin 
Published: August 2022

AbstractAgainst the backdrop of the COVID‐19 pandemic and drawing on literature from change management, internal communication and cognitive appraisal theory, this study provided accounts of how transparent communication during organizational change affects employees' cognitive appraisals of the change, behavioural reactions to the change, and subsequently, turnover intentions. Our findings of 414 full‐time US employees revealed that transparent internal communication is positively related to employees' challenge appraisal of the change, which, in turn, is related to change compliance and championing. In addition, transparent communication is negatively associated with threat appraisal of the change, which in turn is connected to lower change compliance. Further, employees' turnover intention was negatively associated with their compliance and championing for the change. This study has made several contributions to internal communication scholarship, appraisal theory and change management literature. We also offer several suggestions to improve communication during organizational change periods.