bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Linking networking capability and ambidextrous innovation strategies: the mediating roles of knowledge assimilation application and knowledge transformation application
Authors: Ju Xiaowei , Wang Guanhua , Fu Yu 
Published: September 2022

PurposeFrom the perspective of social networks and knowledge networks, this study aims to empirically examine an updated four-dimension networking capability (NC) construct and test the relationships between it and innovation strategies through knowledge application activities in the context of Chinese manufacturing firms.Design/methodology/approachData analysis is conducted on a quantitative survey of 219 manufacturing firms in China with a mixed method of partial least squares structural equation modeling and fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis.FindingsThe results indicate that knowledge assimilation application (KAA) and knowledge transformation application (KTA) fully mediate the relationships between NC and ambidextrous innovation strategies. KAA has a stronger association with exploitative innovation (EL) than with exploratory innovation (ER), and KTA has a stronger association with ER than with EL.Research limitations/implicationsThe authors develop the conceptualization of NC and examine its role in knowledge application activities within a firm. Further, the authors adopt an alternative perspective to highlight the importance of KAA and KTA in mediating the relationships between NC and exploratory and exploitative innovation strategies.Practical implicationsThe findings indicate that firms should build NC based on their knowledge requirements and knowledge network structure. Additionally, managers should possess in-depth insights regarding an effective knowledge application toward different types of external knowledge from partners. More specific, firms are more likely to conduct KAA for a high degree of knowledge relatedness, while for a low degree of knowledge relatedness, firms are more likely to conduct KTA.Originality/valueThe authors provide a novel alternative insight into knowledge application activities. From the perspective of knowledge networks, the authors argue that there are two distinct and parallel activities (i.e. KAA and KTA). The authors empirically examined the mediating roles of KAA and KTA in the NC–ambidextrous innovation strategies relationships as well as enriched the literature on their relationships.
What we know and what we should know about speed of capital structure adjustment: a retrospective using bibliometric and system thinking approach
Authors: Hegde Apoorva Arunachal , Masuna Venkateshwarlu , Panda Ajaya Kumar , Kumar Satish 
Published: September 2022

Purpose
This paper aims to conduct bibliometric analysis on the studies dealing with capital structure’s speed of adjustment (SoA) and identify the prominent themes while suggesting future research directions in the area. The existing reviews broadly focus on the capital structure, which provides the scope for conducting a review on this sub-aspect of capital structure.

Design/methodology/approach
This study uses a three-stage process to conduct this review: identification of academic journals, selection and analysis of target papers. This study uses a combination of bibliometric tools and a system thinking approach to assess the current status of publications and emerging themes within the literature.

Findings
This study has found a progressive evolution of SoA in capital structure research from 1984 to 2021. Studies largely focus on implementing the dynamic models to analyse the impact of adjustment costs, dynamic economic conditions, corporate governance practices and other variables on the firms’ adjustment speed and financial decisions. The network analysis of citations, keywords and clusters gives further knowledge on the intellectual structure of the data.

Research limitations/implications
This study is highly dependent on the papers available within the SCOPUS database. Studies not included herein are not part of this analysis, which may or may not bear an effect on the study’s findings.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, the application of systems engineering concept of “system thinking approach” to identify literature gap and suggest directions for forthcoming research is the first of its kind, thus adding a novel and multidisciplinary aspect to this study.
Pathways of introduction of alien species in Norway: Analyses of an exhaustive dataset to prioritise management efforts
Authors: Sandvik Hanno , Olsen Siri L. , Töpper Joachim P. , Hilmo Olga 
Published: September 2022

Abstract

Alien species constitute one of the major threats to global biodiversity. Stopping alien species at an early stage, preferably before establishment, is crucial for the effectiveness of management actions. To enable early detection and prevent future introductions, knowledge of pathways of introduction and their absolute and relative importance is crucial.

Based on an exhaustive impact assessment of alien species in Norway (all multicellular neobiota), the relations of taxonomy, lifestyle and ecological impact of alien species to their pathways of introduction are investigated. This taxonomically and ecologically unbiased dataset contains 2267 unique pathways of 1180 alien species.

Ecological and taxonomic patterns indicate that terrestrial organisms were predominantly introduced by means of escape (mainly perennial plants escaped from gardens), parasites as contaminants (mainly fungi and insects parasitising plants), freshwater organisms by release (mainly vertebrates) and marine organisms as stowaways (mainly invertebrates and algae). Unaided introductions were most common among insects and marine organisms.

Alien species with high ecological impact were mainly introduced along the same pathways as other alien species. In relative terms, high‐impact species were overrepresented among released species, even though this pathway was subordinate in absolute terms. The number of pathways and the overall introduction pressure were important predictors of ecological impact, especially of the species' invasion potential, and area of occupancy.

Introduction rates of novel alien species have seen recent increases in all taxa and along almost all pathways. This acceleration was especially pronounced for insects and fungi introduced as contaminants and for marine organisms introduced as stowaways. In absolute terms, introduction rates were highest for plant escapes, reaching more than five novel species per year.

Synthesis and applications. Introductions of new alien species cannot be prevented by closing one or two introduction pathways, since none can be singled out as the main pathway of high‐impact alien species. Yet each pathways closed makes a difference, as this reduces the overall introduction pressure. The highest priorities for management are the pathways that are easiest to address, such as release, and those with the highest volumes, such as plant trade.
Mental illness stigma and employer evaluation in hiring: Stereotypes, discrimination and the role of experience
Authors: Østerud Kaja Larsen 
Published: September 2022

AbstractMental illness stigma can constitute a significant barrier to entering employment. Drawing on 20 interviews with Norwegian employers, this article investigates how mental illness stigma affects employer evaluation of jobseekers who disclose a history of mental illness. It also explores how employers use accounts of their previous experience with employees with mental illness in their evaluations. Prior to the interviews, the employers received pairs of fictitious applications in which one of the candidates disclosed a history of mental illness. Thus, the interview data were paired with behavioural data on how the employers responded to mental illness disclosure in a genuine recruitment situation. The analysis reveals common stereotypes of people with mental illness as fragile and unreliable. Furthermore, discriminating and inclusive employers are juxtaposed in their approach to mental health stigma, characterised by either taboo and avoidance or empathetic dialogue. The findings indicate how negative experience is coupled with negative attitudes and behaviour and how positive experience is coupled with positive attitudes and behaviour. A central argument is that experience is something that employers play an active part in constructing by choosing to either engage or not engage in a two‐way dialogue with employees struggling with mental illness.
Female directors and firm performance following mergers and acquisitions
Authors: Tran Nguyen Tram Anh , Jubb Christine , Rajendran Diana 
Published: September 2022

AbstractThis study investigates whether higher percentages of female directors contribute to firm performance after merger and acquisition activity (M&A). Resource dependence and human capital theories are used to develop the hypothesis that gender‐diverse boards are of particular benefit in an M&A setting that requires complex decision‐making and close monitoring. Using a sample of 56 Singaporean acquirers and 126 Australian acquirers with single M&A events to avoid confounding and a timeframe of 5 years before and after a single M&A between 2005 and 2012, the percentage of female directors is associated with better firm performance in the years after the M&A. Our results remain robust to alternative proxies for female directors. Using data from two countries with comparable mature capital markets and jurisdictional conditions, the results provide evidence to contribute to the debate on gender targets for boards.
Linking geographical origin with nutritional, mineral, and visual proprieties of pinhão (Araucaria angustifolia seed) from the south of Brazil
Authors: Malta Danielle Specht , de Lima Gabriel Goetten , Arantes Matheus Samponi Tucunduva , de Lacerda André Eduardo Biscaia , Mathias Alvaro Luiz , Magalhães Washington Luiz Esteves , Helm Cristiane Vieira , Masson Maria Lucia 
Published: September 2022

AbstractThe effect of harvest location on cooked pinhão seeds (Araucaria angustifolia) was investigated with regard to its centesimal composition, minerals, and color, and later correlated with environmental and soil variables. Significant differences between cooked pinhão from various harvesting locations were seen; also, principal component analysis was performed for the minerals, protein, moisture, total starch, and color parameters. The geographic location was one of the most important factors. Caçador presented greater differences: lower values for moisture, minerals, geographic parameter, and color characteristics. However, nearby localities, such as Cruz Machado with Bituruna and Lapa with São João do Triunfo, presented similar overall values for minerals and geographic parameters. Each regional geographic location was able to present unique characteristics so that the principal component analysis categorized it in specific quadrants, which is also in agreement with the CIELAB color space. However, hierarchical tree exhibited that CAÇ was the most distinct, due to the most distant municipality, presenting a unique microbiome. The pinhão is a source of various nutrients, which contributes to healthy dietetic daily values. It provides from 20% to 30% of dietary fiber, Cu (42.2%), P (31.1%), K (23.5%), and Zn (22.1%), while also providing quantities of Mg (12.9%), Mn (12.4%), Fe (11.5%), and Ca (6.4%). Therefore, it is possible to obtain food products based on cooked pinhão that contain many nutritional components associated with human health benefits.Practical ApplicationThe pinheiro‐do‐paraná is a conifer that is currently endangered. However, the commercial use of its seeds may be key to guaranteeing its preservation, in addition to strengthening the economies of households and small producers. The pinhão collected from a large area of Araucária forests, after subsequent boiling, removal of the almond, grinding, and freezing provides large amounts of carbohydrates, higher dietary fiber content, resistant starch, and large quantities of Cu, P, K, and Z, in addition to significant amounts of Mg, Mn, Fe, and Ca. All of these are desirable characteristics that increase the value of pinhão.
Effect of zein and zein‐Peganum harmalaextract coatings of eggshell on the internal quality of eggs and control ofSalmonella enteritidis
Authors: Entezari Asma , Roshanak Sahar , Shakeri Golshan , Sedaghat Nasser 
Published: September 2022

AbstractThe high nutritional value of egg makes it vital to the human diet.Salmonella enteritidisis one of the major global causes of foodborne enteritis in humans. The chicken intestine is the main source ofS.enteritidis. Therefore, eggs play an important role in the transmission of salmonellosis. In this study, we evaluated the effectiveness of coatings made of zein either alone or in combination of hydro‐alcoholic extract ofPeganum harmalaon the quality of eggs and control ofS. enteritidisat 7°C during a period of 28 days. Results demonstrated that both types of the coating significantly improved the physicochemical properties of eggs including weight loss, Haugh unit, and yolk index compared to controls during storage. However, neither of coatings resulted in significant changes in yolk color and pH (p< 0.05). Both types of coating caused two log CFU/ml reductions inS. enteritidispopulation from the first day and eliminated the contamination at the end of the experiment (for 28 days).Salmonellaelimination occurred at day 21 for zein‐plant extract coating. Our findings demonstrate zein coating can be an appropriate approach for maintaining the quality of eggs during shelf life and an effective and economic strategy for control ofS. enteritidisin eggs.Practical ApplicationThis study shows that the application of zein coating can preserve the internal quality and freshness of eggs during storage. Moreover, zein coating is a highly effective strategy in the control ofSalmonella. This method can be used on a commercial scale for enhancing the safety and quality of eggs.
Effect of drying method on the production of in vitro short‐chain fatty acids and histone deacetylase mediation of cocoa pod husk
Authors: Nieto‐Figueroa Karen Haydeé , Gaytán‐Martínez Marcela , Loarca‐Piña Ma. Guadalupe Flavia , Campos‐Vega Rocio 
Published: September 2022

AbstractWe evaluated the effect of cocoa pod husk (CPH) processing (microwave [MW], forced‐air drying [FAD], and FAD plus extrusion [FAD‐E]), and in vitro gastrointestinal digestion on the in vitro human colonic fermentation metabolism, in vitro bioactivity on human HT‐29 colon cancer cell, and the in silico mechanism of selected compounds. CPH as a substrate for human colonic microbiota significantly decrease local pH (MW −0.7, FAD −0.2, and FAD‐E −0.3, 24 h) and modifies their metabolic activity (short‐chain fatty acids [SCFAs] production). FAD‐E generated the highest butyric (7.6 mM/L, 4 h) and FAD the highest acetic and propionic acid levels (71.4 and 36.7 mM/L, 24 h). The in vitro colonic fermented FAD‐E sample (FE/FAD‐E) caused HT‐29 colorectal cancer cells death by inducing damage on membrane integrity and inhibiting (up to 92%) histone‐deacetylase (HDAC) activity. In silico results showed that chlorogenic acid, (−)‐epicatechin, and (+)‐catechin, followed by butyric and propionic acids, are highly involved in the HDAC6 inhibitory activity. The results highlight the potential human health postbiotic benefits of CPH consumption, mediated by colonic microbiota‐derived metabolites.Practical ApplicationThe enormous amount of CPH (10 tons/1 ton of dry beans) generated by the cocoa industry can be used as a removable source of bioactive compounds with physicochemical functionality and health bioactivity. However, their potential applications and health benefits are insufficiently explored. CPH represents a serious disposal problem; practical and innovative ideas to use this highly available and affordable material are urgent. Research exploring their potential applications can increase the sustainability of the cocoa agro‐industry. This paper highlights the value addition that can be achieved with this valuable industrial co‐product, generating new functional products and ingredients.
Impact of internal aqueous phase gelation on in vitro lipid digestion of epigallocatechin gallate‐loaded W1/O/W2 double emulsions incorporated in alginate hydrogel beads
Authors: Wang Wenjuan , Dong Zhe , Gu Liyuan , Wu Bi , Ji Suping , Xia Qiang 
Published: September 2022

AbstractOur objective was to investigate if the internal aqueous phase gelation of Water‐in‐oil‐in‐water double emulsions encapsulated in alginate beads would affect their structural stability and lipid hydrolysis during in vitro digestion. Therefore, bioactive molecules such as (−)‐epigallocatechin gallate were encapsulated into different types of delivery systems: original double emulsions (as control) and incorporated double emulsions (filled in alginate hydrogel beads), both with non‐gelled or gelled internal aqueous phase by locust bean gum and κ‐carrageenan. After 2 h of gastric digestion, the gelled original emulsions showed smaller mean droplet diameters and less coalescence during the in vitro simulated gastrointestinal digestion compared to the non‐gelled original emulsions. For the incorporated emulsions, oil droplets released from beads aggregated under intestinal conditions, and the rate of lipolysis was delayed. Interestingly, the internal aqueous phase gelation also impacted the rate and cumulative amount of free fatty acids (FFA) released.Practical ApplicationThe combination of incorporating (−)‐epigallocatechin gallate‐loaded double emulsions into the alginate hydrogel matrix and gelling the internal aqueous phase was a benefit to regulating the rate and extent of lipid digestion for specific applications in foods, such as to control blood lipid levels and appetite.
Temperature enhances the functional diversity of dissolved organic matter utilization by coastal marine bacteria
Authors: Morán Xosé Anxelu G. , Arandia‐Gorostidi Nestor , Huete‐Stauffer Tamara Megan , Alonso‐Sáez Laura 
Published: September 2022

AbstractAlthough bulk bacterial metabolism in response to temperature has been determined for different oceanic regions, the impact of temperature on the functional diversity of dissolved organic matter (DOM) utilization has been largely unexplored. Here, we hypothesized that besides modifying the rates of carbon utilization, temperature can also alter the diversity of substrates utilized. The patterns of utilization of 31 model DOM compounds (as represented in Biolog EcoPlate™) by bacterioplankton were assessed using inocula from surface waters of the southern Bay of Biscay continental shelf over 1 year. Bacteria utilized more polymers and carbohydrates in late spring and summer than in winter, likely reflecting changes in substrate availability linked to the release and accumulation of DOM in phytoplankton post‐bloom conditions. Seawater temperature correlated positively with the number of substrates utilized (i.e. functional richness) and this relationship was maintained in monthly experimental incubations spanning 3°C below and above in situ values. The enhancement of functional richness with experimental warming displayed a unimodal response to ambient temperature, peaking at 16°C. This temperature acted as a threshold separating nutrient‐sufficient from nutrient‐deficient conditions at the study site, suggesting that trophic conditions will be critical in the response of microbial DOM utilization to future warming.
The Effect of Banking Deregulation on Borrowing Firms' Risk‐Taking Incentives*†
Authors: Bens Daniel , Liao Scott , Su Barbara 
Published: September 2022

ABSTRACTWe examine how regulatory restrictions on capital market activity affect the compensation contracting environment within firms. This study aims to expand our understanding of how financial market development affects firm risk‐taking via management compensation designs. Specifically, taking advantage of the staggered implementation of the Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act (IBBEA), which increases bank competition and loan geographical diversification, this study examines how borrowing firms' compensation structures change when banks increase risk tolerance in their loan portfolios. Using hand‐collected compensation data of firms with market capitalization less than $75 million, we hypothesize and find that borrowing firms are likely to increase risk incentives after IBBEA and that this increase is more pronounced for firms located in states with less banking competition in the pre‐IBBEA period. We also show the findings to be more significant for borrowers whose lenders acquire more diversification benefits after IBBEA. These findings suggest that following deregulation, when banks face increased competition as well as an enhanced ability to diversify their credit risk geographically, these same banks tend to increase their tolerance for borrowers' risk‐taking. That is, their clients—nonfinancial firms borrowing from them—adjust their compensation contracts that are previously constrained by bank distaste for risk. We also document that firms that increase their risk incentives the most invest more in R&D, suggesting that management compensation is a complementary channel through which IBBEA affects firm innovation.
Aging and cancer epigenetics: Where do the paths fork?
Authors: Pérez Raúl Fernández , Tejedor Juan Ramón , Fernández Agustín Fernández , Fraga Mario Fernández 
Published: September 2022

AbstractAging and cancer are clearly associated processes, at both the epidemiological and molecular level. Epigenetic mechanisms are good candidates to explain the molecular links between the two phenomena, but recent reports have also revealed considerable differences, particularly regarding the loss of DNA methylation in the two processes. The large‐scale generation and availability of genome‐wide epigenetic data now permits systematic studies to be undertaken which may help clarify the similarities and differences between aging and cancer epigenetic alterations. In addition, the development of epigenetic clocks provides a new dimension in which to investigate diseases at the molecular level. Here, we examine current and future questions about the roles of DNA methylation mechanisms as causal factors in the processes of aging and cancer so that we may better understand if and how aging‐associated epigenetic alterations lead to tumorigenesis. It seems certain that comprehending the molecular mechanisms underlying epigenetic clocks, especially with regard to somatic stem cell aging, combined with applying single‐cell epigenetic‐age profiling technologies to aging and cancer cohorts, and the integration of existing and upcoming epigenetic evidence within the genetic damage models of aging will prove to be crucial to improving understanding of these two interrelated phenomena.
An in vitro evaluation of the WIRELE‐x electronic apex locator
Authors: Brand Lucas , Dunlap Craig A. , Scott Raymond , Arias Anna , Peters Ove 
Published: September 2022

AbstractThis study evaluated the accuracy of the Wirele‐X (Forum Tec, Ashkelon, Israel), a novel Bluetooth‐enabled wireless electronic apex locator. Thirty‐one extracted teeth with mature apices were used. Under 10X magnification, the actual canal lengths were determined. The teeth were embedded in alginate and electronic canal lengths were obtained using the Root ZX II and Wirele‐X electronic apex locators. The actual canal lengths and electronic canal lengths were compared with Student's t‐test. The average distance from the file tip to the actual canal length was −0.11 mm (±0.16) for the Root ZX II, and − 0.07 mm (±0.21) for the Wirele‐X. There were no statistically significant differences between the two electronic apex locators in their ability to determine the actual canal length (p > 0.05). The wireless apex locator (Wirele‐X) and the wired apex locator (Root ZX II) were found to be equally accurate.