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Human sperm TMEM95 binds eggs and facilitates membrane fusion
Authors: Tang Shaogeng , Lu Yonggang , Skinner Will M. , Sanyal Mrinmoy , Lishko Polina V. , Ikawa Masahito , Kim Peter S. 
Published: June 2022

AbstractTmem95 encodes a sperm acrosomal membrane protein, whose knockout has a male-specific sterility phenotype in mice. How TMEM95 plays a role in membrane fusion of sperm and eggs has remained elusive. Here, we utilize a sperm penetration assay as a model system to investigate the function of human TMEM95. We show that human TMEM95 binds to hamster egg membranes, providing evidence for a TMEM95 receptor on eggs. Using X-ray crystallography, we reveal an evolutionarily conserved, positively charged region of TMEM95 as a putative receptor-binding surface. Amino-acid substitutions within this region of TMEM95 ablate egg-binding activity. We identify monoclonal antibodies against TMEM95 that reduce the number of human sperm fused with hamster eggs in sperm penetration assays. Strikingly, these antibodies do not block binding of sperm to eggs. Taken together, these results provide strong evidence for a specific, receptor-mediated interaction of sperm TMEM95 with eggs and suggest that this interaction may have a role in facilitating membrane fusion.Significance statementMembrane fusion of sperm and eggs is pivotal in sexual reproduction. Tmem95 knockout mice show male-specific sterility, but it was unknown how sperm TMEM95 facilitates membrane fusion with eggs. We show here that human TMEM95 binds eggs. Our crystal structure of TMEM95 suggests a region where this binding may occur. We develop monoclonal antibodies against TMEM95 that impair sperm-egg fusion but do not block sperm-egg binding. Thus, we propose that there is a receptor-mediated interaction of sperm TMEM95 with eggs, and that this interaction may have a direct role in membrane fusion. Our work suggests avenues for the identification of the TMEM95 egg receptor and may enable the development of infertility treatments and contraceptives for humans.
Cis-membrane association of human ATG8 proteins N-terminus mediates autophagy
Authors: Zhang Wenxin , Nishimura Taki , Gahlot Deepanshi , Saito Chieko , Davis Colin , Jefferies Harold B. J. , Schreiber Anne , Thukral Lipi , Tooze Sharon A. 
Published: June 2022

SummaryAutophagy is an essential catabolic pathway which sequesters and engulfs cytosolic substrates via autophagosomes, unique double-membraned structures. ATG8 proteins are ubiquitin-like proteins recruited to autophagosome membranes by lipidation at the C-terminus. ATG8s recruit substrates, such as p62, and play an important role in mediating autophagosome membrane expansion. However, the precise function of lipidated ATG8 in expansion remains obscure. Using a real-timein vitrolipidation assay, we revealed that the N-termini of lipidated human ATG8s (LC3B and GABARAP) are highly dynamic and interact with the membrane. Moreover, atomistic MD simulation and FRET assays indicate that N-termini of LC3B and GABARAP associatein cison the membrane. Thecis-membrane association of the N-terminus is critical to maintain membrane expansion and the size of autophagosomes in cells, consequently, mediating the efficient degradation of p62. Our study provides fundamental molecular insights into autophagosome membrane expansion, revealing the critical and unique function of lipidated ATG8.
Cultivate customer loyalty in national culture: a meta-analysis of electronic banking customer loyalty
Authors: Zhang Liming , Yi Yuxin , Zhou Guichuan 
Published: June 2022

PurposeThis paper presents a meta-analysis of the electronic banking (e-banking) customer loyalty literature in the last 10 years. The study investigated the moderating role of national culture in the relationship between e-banking customer loyalty and its antecedents.Design/methodology/approachUsing a meta-analysis of customer loyalty in 19 countries, the authors incorporated national culture scores based on Hofstede's cultural dimensions to explore how the relative importance of e-banking customer loyalty antecedents varies across cultures.FindingsThe study revealed that national culture moderates the relationship between e-banking customer loyalty and its seven antecedents for four cultural dimensions, yet there was no significant moderation for satisfaction.Research limitations/implicationsThis study reviewed the relationships in the literature on customer loyalty in e-banking contexts, extending and enriching the current knowledge. However, some specific limitations, such as the non-use of qualitative studies and the clipping of adverse concepts, exist in the secondary data and should be considered.Practical implicationsThe results show that the seven antecedents affect e-banking customer loyalty to different degrees. Managers should incorporate cultural factors in e-banking customer management.Originality/valueOnly a few studies have assessed cultural differences in relation to e-banking customer loyalty. The authors address this need by offering deeper insights into how cultural dimensions moderate the relationships between e-banking customer loyalty and its antecedents through a meta-analytical review. The study findings offer managers a new perspective of leveraging the benefits of cultural differences, enhancing their decision-making in international business.
Corporate social responsibility and customer-citizenship behaviors: the role of customer–company identification
Authors: Fatma Mobin , Khan Imran , Kumar Vikas , Shrivastava Avinash Kumar 
Published: June 2022

Purpose
This study aims to analyse a proposed model depicting the direct and indirect relationship between consumer perceptions of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and customer citizenship behaviour (CCB) in the banking industry.

Design/methodology/approach
In this study, data was collected from banking consumers in India. The final sample included 505 responses. The hypotheses were tested using structural equation modelling.

Findings
The findings suggest that consumer perceptions of CSR are positively related to consumer identification with the company and CCB. Also, the relationship between consumer perception of CSR and CCB is mediated through consumer–company identification. This suggests that CSR activities are positively related with the consumer identification with their company, which encourages CCB.

Originality/value
This study contributes empirically and theoretically to expand the limited knowledge about the cognitive link between CSR and consumer behaviour. This study provides new insights about the proposed relationships related to the effects of consumer perception of CSR on CCB.
The development of perception scale of gender role in disaster management and the examination with related factors
Authors: Onal Ebru Inal , Soysal  Sümeyra , Paksoy Erbaydar Nüket 
Published: June 2022

Purpose
This study aims to develop a perception scale of gender role in disaster management and examine related factors.

Design/methodology/approach
A total of 1,167 individuals were reached in the main trial. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were applied to test the validity of the final scale form, respectively.

Findings
The scale was developed as unidimensional with two positive items and 17 negative items. The mean scores of the participants were in the positive perception group. The 19-item model is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring the perception of gender role specific to disaster management.

Practical implications
Determining the perceptions of the people will guide the policies related to gender equity and equality and activities to be carried out in the disaster management field. This tool can be used to raise awareness related to gender perceptions in the disaster preparedness activities.

Originality/value
The “Perception Scale of Gender Role in Disaster Management” which is a reliable and robust tool to determine the perception of gender role specific to the disaster management was developed in this study. This tool can contribute to address the needs and capacities and provide influencive strategy development through gender analysis.
Green pride in sustainable versus premium brand decisions
Authors: Souto Maior Cecilia , Mantovani Danielle , Pinto Diego Costa , Ferreira Mário Boto 
Published: June 2022

PurposeEarlier research indicates that brand choices may display different identity signals, such as altruism and benevolence for green brands or high status and exclusiveness for premium brands. This research adds to the literature by exploring how opting for green (vs premium) brands leads consumers to feel authentic (vs hubristic) pride.Design/methodology/approachThree experimental studies were conducted to test the hypotheses related to green versus premium choices (Studies 1–3), public accountability (Study 2) and the underlying process of anticipated judgment (Study 3).FindingsThe findings reveal that choosing a green (vs premium) brand results in higher authentic pride and lower hubristic pride. However, the green pride effects were only observed when consumers' brand choices were publicly accountable. Finally, anticipated judgment mediates changes in authentic pride driven by green (vs premium) brands.Originality/valueThe study findings contribute preponderantly to the green consumer behavior literature and practice by providing primary evidence that green (vs premium) branding can trigger distinct patterns of pride in comparative decisions.
Flow of two immiscible non-Newtonian fluids in an elastic tube
Authors: Sreedharamalle Sreenadh , Baina Sumalatha , A.N.S. Srinivas 
Published: June 2022

Purpose
This paper aims to investigate the flow of two-layered non-Newtonian fluids with different viscosities in an axisymmetric elastic tube.

Design/methodology/approach
A mathematical model was considered for this study to describe the flow characteristics of two-layered non- Newtonian Jeffrey fluids in an elastic tube. Because Jeffrey fluid model is a better model for the description of physiological fluid motion. Further, this model is a significant generalization of Newtonian fluid model. Analytical expressions for flux, stream functions, velocities and interface velocity have been derived in terms of elastic parameters, inlet, outlet and external pressures. The effects of various pertinent parameters on the flow behavior have been studied.

Findings
The volumetric flow rate was calculated by different models of Mazumdar (1992) and Rubinow and Keller (1972); from this it was found that the flux of Jeffrey fluid is more in the case of Rubinow and Keller model than Mazumdar. A comparative study is made between single-fluid and two-fluid models of Jeffrey fluid flows and it was observed that more flux and higher velocities were observed in the case of two-fluid model rather than single-fluid model. Furthermore, when both the Jeffrey parameter tends to zero and ratios of viscosities and radii are unity, the results in this study agree with those of Rubinow and Keller (1972).

Originality/value
To describe the fluid flow in an elastic tube with two-layered systems, the models and solutions developed here are very important. These results will be highly suitable in analyzing the rheological characteristics of blood flow in a small blood vessel because of their elastic nature.
Joint one‐dimensional inversion of magnetotelluric data and surface‐wave dispersion curves using correspondence maps
Authors: Aquino M. , Marquis G. , Vergne J. 
Published: June 2022

ABSTRACTWe use a correspondence map to jointly invert surface‐wave dispersion curves and magnetotelluric data for subsurface shear velocity and resistivity but also for a possible relationship between them. Our first experiments consist of inversions of synthetic data computed from models linked by first‐ and second‐order polynomial relationships. Our methodology produces joint inversion model pairs from which 100% fit the ‘observed’ parameter relationship within a 5% error vs only 15% of the separate inversion pairs for the degree 1 relationship experiment. For the degree 2 relationship synthetic test, 80% of the joint inversion model pairs fit the ‘observed’ relationship within a 5% error while 45% of the separate inversion pairs. This reduces the number of acceptable models without compromising the data fit (‘reduction of non‐uniqueness'). The next experiment involves synthetic data from models of known physical properties, taken from well logs, but without a known relationship. We show how to select an appropriate polynomial degree for joint inversion when the relationship is unknown. Having validated the approach with synthetic cases, we apply our methodology to field data. We compare separate and joint inversions, and we find that the one‐dimensional subsurface models retrieved from joint inversions are more similar to previous models documented in the area than the separate inversion models.
Balancing carnivore conservation and sustainable hunting of a key prey species: A case study on the Florida panther and white‐tailed deer
Authors: Bled Florent , Cherry Michael J. , Garrison Elina P. , Miller Karl V. , Conner L. Mike , Abernathy Heather N. , Ellsworth W. Hunter , Margenau Lydia L. S. , Crawford Daniel A. , Engebretsen Kristin N. , Kelly Brian D. , Shindle David B. , Chandler Richard B. 
Published: June 2022

Abstract

Large carnivore restoration programs are often promoted as capable of providing ecosystem services. However, these programs rarely measure effects of successful restoration on other economically and ecologically important species. In South Florida, while the endangered Florida panther Puma concolor coryi population has increased in recent years due to conservation efforts, the population of its main prey, the white‐tailed deer Odocoileus virginianus, has declined in some regions. The extent to which panther predation has affected deer populations has been difficult to assess because several other factors have changed during this period, including hydrology and hunting regulations.

We collected known‐fate survival data on 241 GPS‐collared adult deer (156 females and 85 males) from 2015 to 2018 in the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge and the Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida, USA, to assess effects of panther predation on the deer population, while also evaluating the impacts of hunting and hydrology.

Predation was the primary cause of death (110 of 134 mortalities), and 87% of predation events were attributed to panthers, a much greater rate than reported by studies conducted before the panther genetic restoration effort initiated in 1995. One deer was legally harvested, and two were likely killed by poachers. Increasing water depth decreased female survival but had little impact on male survival, and drowning was never a cause of mortality.

Females had greater survival probability than males, except during fawning season. From 2015 to 2018, annual survival rates increased from 0.61 (0.52–0.70) to 0.86 (0.79–0.91) for females, and from 0.45 (95% CI: 0.33–0.58) to 0.79 (0.69–0.86) for males.

Synthesis and applications. High predation rates, coupled with previous evidence of low recruitment of deer in South Florida, suggest that it will be challenging to meet society's competing demands for large predator restoration and sustainable deer harvest. Deer hunting in the area must remain tightly controlled, for now, if it is to be sustainable, and managers should seek to mitigate effects of high waters and improve deer habitat quality to increase deer population viability. Future work should closely monitor the deer population to assess if management actions can increase vital rates and abundance in the context of high predation rates.
Specific interactions in seed dispersal by the Japanese white‐eye Zosterops japonicus: Factors influencing its preference for two plant species, Aralia elata and Zanthoxylum ailanthoides
Authors: Kamei Yumeno , Ohkawara Kyohsuke 
Published: June 2022

AbstractMany frugivorous birds act as seed dispersers for freshly fruited plants. Typically, one bird species has multiple plant partners, functioning as a generalist disperser. However, specific interactions also can be formed, depending on the traits of birds and plants. Our field observation from 2017 to 2019 suggested that Zosterops japonicus as frugivore prefers the fruits of Aralia elata and Zanthoxylum ailanthoides, thus dispersing the seeds locally in central Japan. In this study, we examined the factors of the preference by comparing the morphological traits among plants and observing foraging efficiency on each plant. The tree traits of the two plants were characterized by large crop size and high number of fruits that Z. japonicus can forage on a certain point of a branch (NFZ). Their fruits were also characterized by small size and high share of lipids in the edible parts. The traits of edible parts differed between the two plants; A. elata fruits had succulent pulps, whereas Z. ailanthoides fruits only contained oil composed of oleic aids. Additionally, the number of fruits per second consumed by Z. japonicus was significantly higher in the two plants than those in other plants. The foraging efficiency was enhanced by large crop size, large NFZ, small fruit size, and high lipid content of fruits. The high foraging efficiency may increase the preference of Z. japonicus for the two plants, leading to the specific interactions.
Hyperspectral imaging and machine learning in food microbiology: Developments and challenges in detection of bacterial, fungal, and viral contaminants
Authors: Soni Aswathi , Dixit Yash , Reis Marlon M. , Brightwell Gale 
Published: June 2022

AbstractHyperspectral imaging (HSI) is a robust and nondestructive method that can detect foreign particles such as microbial, chemical, and physical contamination in food. This review summarizes the work done in the last two decades in this field with a highlight on challenges, risks, and research gaps. Considering the challenges of using HSI on complex matrices like food (e.g., the confounding and masking effects of background signals), application of machine learning and modeling approaches that have been successful in achieving better accuracy as well as increasing the detection limit have also been discussed here. Foodborne microbial contaminants such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, yeast, and protozoa are of interest and concern to food manufacturers due to the potential risk of either food poisoning or food spoilage. Detection of these contaminants using fast and efficient methods would not only prevent outbreaks and recalls but will also increase consumer acceptance and demand for shelf‐stable food products. The conventional culture‐based methods for microbial detection are time and labor‐intensive, whereas hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is robust, nondestructive with minimum sample preparation, and has gained significant attention due to its rapid approach to detection of microbial contaminants. This review is a comprehensive summary of the detection of bacterial, viral, and fungal contaminants in food with detailed emphasis on the specific modeling and datamining approaches used to overcome the specific challenges associated with background and data complexity.
Sudden death due to a massive hydatid pulmonary embolism secondary to a cardiac cyst rupture
Authors: Kort Ikram , Hmandi Ons , Bekir Olfa , Belhaj Azza , Jemail Leila , Allouche Mohamed , Belhadj Kacem Linda , Rammeh Soumaya , Ben Khelil Mehdi 
Published: June 2022

AbstractCardiac echinococcosis is rare, and its clinical evolution is slow and asymptomatic until complications occur such as sudden death. Although more frequent in endemic countries, hydatid disease should be known by forensic specialists with regard to the migration flows of people from zones with high endemicity and who are likely to die from infection. We report an autopsy case of a 33‐year‐old male without any medical history who presented to the emergency room with shortness of breath, chest tightness, tingling all over the body and faintness without fever. He died suddenly before the medical examination. Autopsy showed no traumatic injuries or signs of violence. A cardiac 7 cm multivesicular hydatid cyst situated on the interventricular septum and the interatrial septum was observed. The cyst was ruptured with a massive hydatid pulmonary embolism. Hydatid cysts were also observed in the lungs. No signs of anaphylactic shock were found. The diagnosis of hydatid cyst was confirmed by histopathological examinations. Our case report highlights the mechanisms of occurrence of cardiac echinococcosis and hydatid pulmonary embolism as a complication, as well as the autopsy findings and the precautions needed by the forensic doctor.
Rates of MRI simulator utilisation in a tertiary cancer therapy centre
Authors: Tang Simon , Rai Robba , Vinod Shalini K , Elwadia Doaa , Forstner Dion , Moretti Daniel , Tran Thomas , Do Viet , King Odette , Lim Karen , Liney Gary , Goozee Gary , Holloway Lois 
Published: June 2022

SummaryMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly being integrated into the radiation oncology workflow, due to its improved soft tissue contrast without additional exposure to ionising radiation. A review of MRI utilisation according to evidence based departmental guidelines was performed. Guideline utilisation rates were calculated to be 50% (true utilisation rate was 46%) of all new cancer patients treated with adjuvant or curative intent, excluding simple skin and breast cancer patients. Guideline utilisation rates were highest in the lower gastrointestinal and gynaecological subsites, with the lowest being in the upper gastrointestinal and thorax subsites. Head and neck (38% vs 45%) and CNS (46% vs 67%) cancers had the largest discrepancy between true and guideline utilisation rates due to unnamed reasons and non‐contemporaneous diagnostic imaging respectively. This report outlines approximate MRI utilisation rates in a tertiary radiation oncology service and may help guide planning for future departments contemplating installation of an MRI simulator.
Loan officer gender and loan repayment performance. Evidence from greenfield microfinance institutions in Cameroon1
Authors: Tchakoute Tchuigoua Hubert 
Published: June 2022

AbstractWe explore whether loan officer gender affects loan repayment performance in Cameroonian microfinance institutions (MFIs). After controlling for demand‐side factors (borrower characteristics), lending methodology, loan contract terms, year, and industry fixed effects, we apply a pooled probit model to a unique loan‐level dataset including more than 7000 loans approved between 2007 and 2012 by two Cameroonian commercial MFIs. We find that loans granted and monitored by male loan officers perform better than those granted by female officers and that loans approved under joint liability contracts and monitored by male loan officers are less likely to fall into arrears. Our findings also show that the performance advantage of male loan officers over female officers is confirmed only during bad times. Compared to female loan officers, male loan officers seem to intensify their monitoring efforts during a crisis period. The results are robust after controlling for selection bias and are less sensitive to a change in the loan repayment performance measurement.