bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring the interplay between foreign capital, institutional quality and financial development: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis and systematic review
Authors: Farzam Zamin , Dhume Shinkre Pournima , Borde Nilesh , Hegde Desai Purva
Published: November 2024

Purpose

This study conducts a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis to explore the overarching trends, growth trajectories, key themes, significant contributors and scope of research concerning the interplay between foreign capital inflows, institutional quality and the dynamics of financial development.

Design/methodology/approach

Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines have been followed to identify the articles. A thorough literature review was then conducted, supplemented by a bibliometric analysis using the Biblioshiny software within the RStudio platform.

Findings

Empirical research consistently demonstrates a strong correlation between foreign capital inflows, institutional quality and financial development. The bibliometric analysis indicates a 5.56% annual growth rate in this area, alongside a steady increase in scientific output. Regarding country-specific scientific production, China, Malaysia and the United States rank among the world’s top 10 most prolific nations. Thematic map analysis further reveals that the keywords “institutional quality,” “financial development” and “foreign direct investment” are categorized as “basic themes,” highlighting their significant potential for future research.

Research limitations/implications

The analysis relies on Biblioshiny software; future studies could incorporate other methods such as cluster analysis, citation and co-citation analysis using VOSviewer. Additionally, a more comprehensive meta-analysis covering a longer time span can be considered for future research.

Practical implications

This study shall assist researchers in identifying recent advancements in the components of foreign capital and their direct and indirect effects on financial development through the lens of institutional quality. It provides valuable insights for scholars, aiding in recognizing emerging trends and patterns in the field. Additionally, it highlights key contributors, including leading authors, journals and countries, thereby fostering global academic collaboration.

Social implications

This research offers policymakers a clear framework for formulating policies to effectively leverage foreign capital inflows for financial development. It also emphasizes the importance of a strong institutional environment in the relationship between foreign capital inflow and financial market development.

Originality/value

The study uncovers key gaps in the multidimensional aspects of financial development and the heterogeneity of foreign direct investment (FDI), thereby deepening scholars' understanding of trends, growth rates and potential future directions in the field.
Impact of pomegranate juice consumption on glycemic indices: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Ghaemi Fatemeh , Emadzadeh Maryam , Eid Ali H. , Jamialahmadi Tannaz , Sahebkar Amirhossein
Published: November 2024

Purpose

The purpose of this meta-analysis was to examine the effect of pomegranate juice (PJ) intake on glycemic control in adults.

Design/methodology/approach

Materials and methods: PubMed (Medline), ISI Web of Science, Cochrane Library and Scopus databases, measuring glucose and/or insulin and Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) in adults, were searched from inception to December 11, 2021. Moreover, to examine whether grouping factors influenced heterogeneity between research results, subgroup analysis was used.

Findings

This meta-analysis showed that PJ intake reduced HOMA-IR significantly, especially if =250 mL was used. This reducing effect remained significant in females, nondiabetic patients and unhealthy subjects.

Originality/value

The authors believe the presented data would be highly motivating and of a wide readership for the readers of your journal, and this paper stimulating a surge of research on the impact of PJ consumption on glycemic indices.
Sweet craving and eating practices related to the consumption of sweets: comparison between Spanish and Brazilian undergraduate students of health courses
Authors: Ferreira Samanta Catherine , Anastacio Lucilene Rezende , Palma-Linares Imma , Gómez-López Gloria , de Moraes Prata Gaspar Maria Clara , Penaforte Fernanda Rodrigues de Oliveira
Published: November 2024

Purpose

This study aims to evaluate and compare the occurrence of sweet craving and eating practices related to the consumption of sweets among undergraduate students of health courses in Brazil and Spain, as well as associated factors.

Design/methodology/approach

Sociodemographic data, presence of sweet craving and characterization of practices related to the consumption of sweets were assessed.

Findings

The prevalence of sweet craving was higher among Brazilian students (46.6% vs. 32.9%, p = 0.020). The percentage of students who reported they could not resist the sweet cravings (p < 0.001); consumed sweets to feel better (p < 0.001); ate increasingly higher quantities of sweets (p < 0.001); and consumed more sweets than intended (p < 0.001), was also higher among Brazilian ones. Gender, age and college major were not associated with sweet craving. However, the fact that students were Brazilian was independently associated with consuming sweets to feel better [odds ratio (OR): 4.02; 95% confidence interval (CI95%): 2.39–6.77], eating increasingly higher quantities of sweets (OR: 5.79; CI95%: 2.86–11.71) and always eating more than intended (OR: 3.33; CI95%: 2.03–5.46). Body mass index (BMI) was independently associated with sweet craving in both countries (OR: 1.09; CI95%: 1.03–1.16). The results of the present research show that cultural elements are interwoven with craving and eating practices related to sweets.

Originality/value

The manuscript investigated the occurrence of sweets cravings and eating habits related to the consumption of sweets among university students of health courses in Brazil and Spain, as well as the associated factors. The results highlight the influence of cultural elements on eating practices related to sweets. The research is relevant to the journal Nutrition and Food Science for its contribution to understanding cultural differences in food choices and their impact on health, which can inform strategies to promote healthy eating habits in different contexts.
Optimization of the application of tea stem natural dye in silk fiber dyeing process
Authors: Wang Xuemei , He Jixiang , Ma Yue , Zhao Hudie , Zhang Dongdong , Yang Liang
Published: November 2024

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the tea stem natural dye was extracted from tea stem waste and applied to dyeing silk fiber, after which the properties of dyed samples were tested and analyzed.

Design/methodology/approach

The dyeing process was optimized using the response surface methodology (RSM) approach. Dyeing temperature, pH and time were chosen as variables and the color difference value as a response. The properties of dyed samples were tested and analyzed.

Findings

The optimized dyeing process was as follows: dyeing temperature 70°C, pH 3.5 and time 110 min. The K/S and color difference value of silk fiber dyed with the optimal process dye enzymatic oxidation with laccase was 1.4 and 27.8, respectively. The silk fiber dyed has excellent color fastness, antioxidant and antibacterial property, which greatly increases the added value of the dyed products. Furthermore, the optimized dyeing process did not significantly affect the strength properties and handle of the silk fiber.

Originality/value

Researchers have not used statistical analysis to optimize the process of dyeing process of silk fiber by tea stem natural dye enzymatic oxidation with laccase using response surface methodology. Additionally, this dyeing process was a low-temperature dyeing process, which not only saves energy consumption and reduces silk fiber damage but also obtains superbly dyeing results and biological functional properties, achieve the effects of waste utilization and clean dyeing.
Reimagining quality education for pastoralists through Maasai elders’ eyes in Monduli, Tanzania
Authors: Pesambili Joseph C.
Published: November 2024

Purpose

While extensive research exists on education practices among Maasai pastoralists, this study fills a gap in understanding their specific perspectives on what constitutes “quality education” for their community. This study aims to uncover how Maasai elders define quality education based on the capabilities and functionings they value.

Design/methodology/approach

The study used a glocalised research design informed by Sen’s capabilities approach to guide data collection, analysis and interpretation. Data were primarily gathered through in-depth interviews with two local chiefs, two firestick patrons and eight male and ten female elders in Monduli.

Findings

The results illuminate the Maasai’s endorsement of education for self-improvement, cultural preservation, self-reliance and community service as essential components of quality education. These findings highlight the need for integrating these education-related capabilities into school curricula to enhance the Maasai community’s well-being and empowerment. The study also underscores the pivotal role of enkigúɛ́na as a Maa concept for facilitating constructive dialogue between Indigenous and Western knowledge, enabling meaningful engagement between the Maasai and educational stakeholders, and fostering internal discussions on the essence of quality education. The study concludes with implications for theory, policy, practice and further research.

Originality/value

This paper offers a unique exploration of Maasai elders’ views on what constitutes “quality education” within their society. It also examines how the Maa term enkigúɛ́na (meeting) can act as an effective conduit for realising such educational aspirations.
Enhancing technological sustainability in academia: leveraging ChatGPT for teaching, learning and evaluation
Authors: Isiaku Labaran , Muhammad Abubakar Sadiq , Kefas Hyelda Ibrahim , Ukaegbu Fitzgerald Chidozie
Published: November 2024

Purpose

This study aims to investigate the evolving role and impact of ChatGPT in higher education. It seeks to understand the applications, benefits and challenges associated with ChatGPT, focusing on its potential to enhance teaching, learning and assessment while addressing ethical considerations in the educational context.

Design/methodology/approach

Using a comprehensive literature review approach, this study systematically examined 29 existing studies and scholarly works related to ChatGPT in higher education. Synthesizing these findings offers a multifaceted view of the subject, encompassing applications, advantages, limitations and ethical implications.

Findings

The study indicates that ChatGPT can have a significant impact on personalized learning, lesson planning, providing feedback, creating study materials, generating quizzes and exam questions, supporting language learning, offering virtual teaching assistance, tutoring and fostering critical thinking. However, it also sheds light on the ethical issues and challenges associated with its use, including privacy and data protection, transparency and alignment with educational principles.

Practical implications

This study underscores the practical applications of ChatGPT in higher education, offering insights that can significantly enhance teaching, learning and assessment practices. By leveraging ChatGPT, institutions can personalize learning experiences and provide tailored feedback and streamlined assessment processes, thereby improving student engagement and understanding. In addition, the integration of ChatGPT as a virtual teaching assistant can enhance teaching effectiveness and efficiency by supporting classroom activities, providing additional resources and answering students’ questions in real-time.

Originality/value

The originality of this study lies in its comprehensive exploration of ChatGPT’s applications in higher education, offering a balanced perspective on opportunities and ethical considerations. By providing valuable insights, it equips educators and institutions with a deeper understanding of the ChatGPT’s potential and challenges in the educational landscape.
Critical assessment on cash waqf-linked sukuk in Indonesia
Authors: Laila Nisful , Sukmana Raditya , Hadiningdyah Dwi Irianti , Rahmawati Indah
Published: November 2024

Purpose

This paper provides a critical assessment of Indonesia’s pioneering initiative in issuing cash waqf-linked sukuk (CWLS), a hybrid government sukuk integrated with Islamic endowment funds (waqf). Focused on addressing urgent health-care and essential expenditures, this study aims to evaluate the features and performance of CWLS sales.

Design/methodology/approach

Using a literature review and in-depth interviews, this study comprehensively analyzes CWLS from multiple perspectives.

Findings

The research indicates that CWLS effectively mobilizes public funds, benefiting the government by supporting essential needs and enhancing waqf management in Indonesia. Moreover, it significantly improves the quality of life through social projects financed by CWLS returns.

Practical implications

The study offers actionable recommendations for enhancing CWLS performance in Indonesia and serves as a suggestion for other governments considering similar financial instruments.

Social implications

As a socially oriented financial tool, CWLS emerges as a pivotal strategy for enhancing national waqf management and promoting equitable wealth distribution.

Originality/value

This study represents the first critical assessment of CWLS in Indonesia, advancing theory by integrating Islamic finance principles with governmental fiscal policies through innovative sukuk structures. It contributes to the distributive justice theory by demonstrating how CWLS operationalizes fairness and equity in resource allocation.
Mechanical characterization of new bi-material generated by additive manufacturing: IZOD test–puncture impact behaviour
Authors: Sanchez Ramirez Alberto , D´Amato Roberto , Islán Marcos Manuel Enrique , Juanes Méndez Juan Antonio , Blaya Haro Fernando
Published: November 2024

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to characterize a new structural bi-material (scaffold and filler).

Design/methodology/approach

The bi-material has been obtained by means of an additive manufacturing system consisting of a fused filament fabrication extruder head and an epoxy resin depositor head. The new bi-material will consist of a thermoplastic material that will serve as the main structure and an epoxy resin that will serve as a filler and adhesion between layers. The creation of this new bi-material will improve the physical–chemical and mechanical properties with respect to the thermoplastic material. This paper will focus on the impact behavior of IZOD and the impact behavior of punctures.

Findings

The new polylactic acid (PLA) and epoxy bi-material allow improvements in toughness and puncture impact resistance compared to the PLA thermoplastic. This increase in toughness is between 20% and 30% depending on the orientation of the print. In the same way, the energy absorbed in the puncture impact test has been increased by 42%–48%.

Practical implications

The improvement in the impact absorption capacity of this new bi-material makes it ideal for the manufacture of medical parts in which customization, lightness and impact resistance are their main characteristics such as sports protection systems.

Originality/value

The originality of creating parts through additive manufacturing that combines a material generated with cold extrusion, such as epoxy resin and a material generated with hot extrusion, such as thermoplastics, lies in the unique synergy that this mixed and simultaneous technique offers. By uniting these two manufacturing methods, it allows the exploration of new physical and chemical properties in the resulting parts, taking advantage of the individual advantages of each material. This combination opens the door to the creation of components with a wider range of characteristics, from strength and durability to flexibility and temperature resistance, thus offering innovative and versatile solutions for various applications in fields such as engineering, medicine and design.
Shifting the context: reviews and research agendas for traditional, reputational and societal supply chain risk
Authors: Schleper Martin C. , Duensing Sina , Busse Christian
Published: November 2024

Purpose

This study aims to shape the future trajectory of scholarly research on traditional, reputational and societal supply chain risks and their management.

Design/methodology/approach

The research uses a narrative literature review of the overview type. To control bias stemming from the subjectivity of the methodology, the authors synthesized the relevant literature transparently and established various safeguarding procedures.

Findings

The established research stream on traditional supply chain risk has generated a wealth of concepts that can potentially be transferred to the study of reputational and societal risks. The maturing research stream on reputational risks has mostly focused on risk manifestation, from the upstream perspective of the focal firm. The emerging scholarship on societal supply chain risks has anecdotally highlighted detrimental effects on contextual actors, such as society-at-large.

Research limitations/implications

This study shifts scholarly attention to the role of the context in the risk manifestation process – as a potential risk source for traditional supply chain risk, during the risk materialization for reputational supply chain risk, and as the locus of the risk effect for societal supply chain risk.

Originality/value

This review is unique in that it fosters a holistic understanding of supply chain risk and underscores the increased importance of the context for it. The socioeconomic, institutional and ecological contexts connect the three reviewed research streams. Detailed research agendas for each literature stream are developed, comprising 23 topical areas in total.
Risks of decentralized finance and their potential negative effects on capital markets: the Terra-Luna case
Authors: Santiago Viktor , Charifzadeh Michel , Herberger Tim Alexander
Published: November 2024

Purpose

This study aims to investigate the impact of the 2022 collapse of the Terra-Luna ecosystem on volatility correlations among digital assets, including U.S. Terra, Luna, Bitcoin, Ether, a Decentralized Finance index and U.S.-sourced conventional assets stocks, bonds, oil, gold and the dollar index. The primary research question addresses whether correlations increased between digital and conventional assets during the collapse.

Design/methodology/approach

A dynamic conditional correlation generalized autoregressive conditional heteroskedasticity model was used to examine changes in volatility correlations during the market crash. Specifically, a data set of 1,442 close prices from 30-minute interval candles of digital and conventional asset prices are considered to provide a granular view of market dynamics during the sample period from January 3rd, 2022, to May 31st, 2022, including the crash event.

Findings

While the dynamic conditional correlation plots of the model indicate increased volatility, the results do not offer sufficient evidence to confirm an increase in correlations between digital and conventional assets during the Terra-Luna downfall. Furthermore, the authors confirm Bitcoin’s role as a diversifier with oil and observe the dollar index maintaining a negative correlation with Bitcoin during the crash, supporting Bitcoin’s function as a hedge against the U.S. dollar. However, the findings during the crash diverge from previous studies, reflecting shifts in correlation patterns in broader market downturns. Specifically, the authors identify the need for adaptive capital allocation strategies, as gold’s oscillation during the period suggests it may not serve as an effective hedge during black swan events.

Practical implications

The findings provide insights for investors, financial institutions and regulators to improve risk management, portfolio diversification, trading strategies and the formulation of consumer protection regulations. In addition, the results underscore the challenges of mitigating risks beyond regulatory measures and emphasize the importance of exercising caution for investors.

Originality/value

This study addresses the research gap in changes between conventional and digital asset volatility correlations during collapses in the digital asset space.
Management forecasts: Biases, incentives, and spillover effects
Authors: Dye Ronald A. , Sridharan Sri S.
Published: November 2024

Management earnings forecasts (MEF), a form of voluntary disclosure, are different from most other disclosures because MEF have spillover effects on managers' subsequent operating decisions and earnings reports. These effects arise from managers' attempts to reduce their forecast errors. Even though managers can separate their firms from less profitable firms by issuing forecasts the latter cannot match, there is no equilibrium where all managers issue forecasts. We show that managers who issue (resp., don't issue) MEF choose above (resp., below) first‐best operating actions. We identify which managers issue MEF and why allowing managers to misreport earnings may increase expected earnings.
The Aquatic Metatron: A large‐scale experimental facility to study the combined effects of habitat fragmentation and climate change on aquatic meta‐ecosystems
Authors: Richard Murielle , Garreau Alexandre , Bestion Elvire , Cucherousset Julien , Montoya Jose M. , Blanchet Simon
Published: November 2024

Revealing the effects of multiple global change drivers on ecosystem dynamics and functioning is a crucial endeavour, which necessitates the use of appropriate tools. Here, we present the Aquatic Metatron, a unique mesocosm facility providing a large‐scale experimental resource to study the combined effects of global change components, in particular climate change and habitat fragmentation, on the ecological and evolutionary dynamics of aquatic ecosystems.

The Aquatic Metatron consists of 144 mesocosms of 2 m3 each that can be connected to each other with aquatic corridors, and—for a subset of them—with aerial corridors. This enables effective control of dispersal across meta‐ecosystems. In addition, the temperature in each mesocosm is supervised and precisely controlled, either through a heating (all mesocosms) or a cooling (72 mesocosms) system. All mesocosms can be monitored automatically for abiotic and biotic factors (pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, turbidity and chlorophyll a) allowing for long‐term experimentation.

We tested the platform by conducting three experiments involving the manipulation of various components of global change: climate warming, biodiversity loss, eutrophication and aquatic/aerial fragmentation. The technical innovations of the platform have been validated, in particular its capacity to accurately recreate multiple climatic scenarios (e.g. heatwaves, warming, cooling) and the possibility of using aerial and water corridors to simulate fragmented landscapes.

The Aquatic Metatron is located in the south‐west of France (https://sete‐moulis‐cnrs.fr/fr) and is part of AnaEE France and AnaEE‐ERIC (https://www.anaee.eu/), which are large‐scale research infrastructures. The Aquatic Metatron is a research facility accessible to external researchers and projects.
Measuring the impact of stress‐tolerant rice variety adoption: Evidence on input use and yield in Nepal
Authors: Vaiknoras Kate , Larochelle Catherine , Alwang Jeffrey
Published: November 2024

New agricultural technologies, such as stress‐tolerant rice varieties (STRVs), that reduce yield risk can modify farmers’ production decisions. This article explores how STRV adoption affects farmer decision‐making and productivity in Nepal in a non‐drought year. STRVs are bred to be high‐yielding and tolerant to climate shocks such as drought. To assess the effect of input measurements on treatment effects, we collected information from 900 households on STRV adoption and input use. We also conducted a survey experiment in which half of sampled households were randomly assigned to answer additional, more detailed questions on agricultural inputs. Farmers apply more total chemical fertilizer, pesticides, early‐season chemical fertilizer, and land preparation labor to plots planted with STRVs compared to traditional varieties (TVs). Detailed input data enhances our understanding of how this “crowding‐in” effect of STRV adoption on input use compares with other high‐yielding varieties. While farmers increase application of a subset of these inputs on other improved variety types such as hybrids, results suggest that crowd‐in effects are most consistent for STRVs. In the absence of drought, STRVs also provide a similar yield boost and yield variance reduction over TVs compared to other, non‐stress tolerant improved varieties. Results suggest that improved varietal adoption, and STRV adoption in particular, can improve household productivity and modernization of agriculture.
International student mobility and the politics of distance education
Authors: Brunner Lisa Ruth
Published: November 2024

Internationalization at a distance (IaD) has been loosely defined as distance education across borders or the international mobility of knowledge without human mobility. It is largely celebrated, for example, for its potential to improve global education access and mitigate environmental harm. However, this depoliticized positioning risks overlooking IaD's relationship to uneven human mobility flows structured by global inequities. In response, this paper calls for a critical IaD research agenda, starting by drawing attention to the mobility politics of IaD at the postsecondary level. First, it proposes a more nuanced conceptualization of IaD rooted in insights from critical border studies, described here as bordered distance education. Second, it suggests the use of two theorizations of capital—citizenship and motility—as avenues to deepen future analysis of not only IaD but also international student mobility more generally. Third, to demonstrate the application of these suggestions, it presents a critical policy discourse analysis of international student mobility policies during the COVID‐19 pandemic era and its aftermath (2000–2024) in Canada. This case study shows how (1) distance education can be used as a bordering tool, and (2) governments can manipulate international student mobility policy to ensure IaD primarily serves immigration, as opposed to educational, needs.

Practitioner notes

What is already known about this topic

The growth of internationalization at a distance (IaD) has the potential to shift how international student mobility is structured, experienced and understood.

IaD is loosely described as distance education across borders.

There are limited critical studies of IaD.

What this paper adds

IaD is embedded in mobility politics and bordering practices.

In addition to its educational purpose, IaD can allow international students to accumulate citizenship capital and motility in new ways.

However, IaD can also be used as a governance tool to (1) recruit/distinguish between potential citizens, (2) manage migration flows and (3) ensure the uninterrupted mobility of capital.

IaD raises key questions about the meaning of ‘international’ in the study of internationalization.

A more nuanced and critical definition of IaD as bordered distance education stresses what is unique about IaD: Distance education characterized by encounters with bordering practices.

Implications for practice and/or policy

IaD can benefit from a more critical research agenda, as well as returning to distance education's intellectual roots focused on the politics of access.

Immigration policies which attempt to govern international students' geographic mobility differently from domestic students' (eg, disincentivizing international student distance education) should ensure such policies do not negatively impact (1) international students' access to education or (2) education institutions' academic programme design.
Pointing out learning opportunities reduces overparenting
Authors: Shachnai Reut , Asaba Mika , Hu Lingyan , Leonard Julia A.
Published: November 2024

Overparenting—taking over and completing developmentally appropriate tasks for children—is pervasive and hurts children's motivation. Can overparenting in early childhood be reduced by simply framing tasks as learning opportunities? In Study 1 (N = 77; 62% female; 74% White; collected 4/2022), US parents of 4‐to‐5‐year‐olds reported taking over less on tasks they perceived as greater learning opportunities, which was most often the case on academic tasks. Studies 2 and 3 (N = 140; 67% female; 52% White; collected 7/2022–9/2023) showed that framing the everyday, non‐academic task of getting dressed as a learning opportunity—whether big or small—reduced parents' taking over by nearly half (r = −.39). These findings suggest that highlighting learning opportunities helps parents give children more autonomy.
Trajectories and predictors of adolescent purpose development in self‐driven learning
Authors: Ratner Kaylin , Xie Hou , Zhu Gaoxia , Estevez Melody , Burrow Anthony L.
Published: November 2024

Purpose offers several important benefits to youth. Thus, it is necessary to understand how a sense of purpose develops in supportive contexts and what psychological resources can help. From 2021 to 2022, this study investigated purpose change among 321 youth (Mage = 16.4 years; 71% female; 25.9% Black, 33.3% Asian, 15.6% Hispanic/Latinx, 13.4% White, 9.7% multiracial) participating in GripTape, a ~10‐week self‐driven learning program. Many youth started with high initial purpose that increased throughout enrollment (Strengthening), whereas others began with slightly lower purpose that remained stable (Maintaining). For each unit increase in baseline agency, youth were 1.6x more likely to be classified as Strengthening. As such, agency may be a resource that helps youth capitalize on certain types of environments.
Regeneration of Chronic Alveolar Vertical Defects Using a Micro Dosage of rhBMP‐2. An Experimental In Vivo Study
Authors: Urban Istvan A. , Farkasdi Sándor , Bosshardt Dieter D. , Araujo Mauricio G. , Ravidà Andrea , Becker Kathrin , Kerberger Robert , Wang Hom‐Lay , Wikesjö Ulf M. E. , Varga Gabor , Saleh Muhammad H. A.
Published: November 2024

Objective

The objective of this study is to compare the effect of the location of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein 2 (rhBMP‐2) from the native bone and the periosteum for vertical alveolar bone augmentation.

Materials and Methods

Mandibular, chronic, standardized, bilateral, and vertical defects in 12 beagle dogs were evaluated using four modalities: a xenograft alone (XENO; n = 6); rhBMP‐2 alone (BMP; n = 6); a technique with rhBMP‐2 close to the host bone covered by xenograft (SAN; n = 6); and a technique with rhBMP‐2 close to the flap on top of the xenograft (LAS; n = 6). After 8 weeks, a series of in vivo inspections, fluorescence microscopy, histologic and histomorphometric evaluations, and micro‐CT analyses.

Results

After 8 weeks of healing, new bone formation correlated with proximity of rhBMP to the perforated membrane with BMP and LAS (p = 0.024). The highest total bone volume was found in the LAS group (45.1% ± 13.3%), followed by the SAN group (35.2% ± 6.7%), BMP group (33.1% ± 11.8%), followed by the XENO group (23.1% ± 6.5%). The SAN group demonstrated frequent seroma formation. Blood vessel formation was more pronounced in the LAS + rhBMP group, with a significant increase of 27.1% compared to the XENO group (p = 0.02). Micro‐CT revealed a strong trend for higher bone volume in the BMP group (34.7%) compared to the XENO group (13.6%) (p = 0.06). Only rhBMP‐2 groups demonstrated bone formation above the perforated membrane.

Conclusion

The location of rhBMP‐2 in relation to the biomaterial and periosteum influenced the effectiveness of vertical bone regeneration.
Longitudinal relationship between hip displacement and hip function in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: A scoping review
Authors: Malone Ailish , Tanner Giorgia , French Helen P.
Published: November 2024

Aim

To identify, describe, and synthesize available evidence on the longitudinal relationship between hip displacement and hip function, using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework, in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) aged up to 18 years.

Method

Five databases were searched systematically from inception to May 2022. Study and sample characteristics, and hip displacement and hip function measures, mapped to the ICF domains, were extracted for narrative synthesis.

Results

Twenty‐nine studies were included: four longitudinal registry‐based studies; 12 prospective studies; 12 retrospective studies; and one randomized controlled trial. Sample size ranged from 11 to 267. Twenty‐seven (93%) studies entailed an intervention: surgery (n = 16); rehabilitation (n = 2); nerve block or botulinum neurotoxin A injection (n = 4); and combined surgery and injection (n = 2). Twenty‐six studies (90%) reported outcomes at the body structure and function and impairment domain of the ICF; 17 (59%) reported outcomes in the activity domain; and three (10%) included participation measures. The most common hip displacement measure was Reimers' migration percentage (79%).

Interpretation

Because of the inclusion of interventions in most studies, and the preponderance of retrospective studies, the relationship between hip displacement and hip function in CP is unclear. More high‐quality prospective evidence on the natural history of hip displacement, and its effect on function, is needed to improve population‐wide screening of children with CP.
Effect of heavy metal on growth of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens): Accumulation, excretion and gut microbiome
Authors: Liu Shuang , Lang Huilin , Zhao Jia , Hao Jianwei
Published: November 2024

The larvae of black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens (L.) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae), are an excellent source of feed for animals and have emerged as a promising candidate for waste disposal. The larval growth can be impacted by the intake of heavy metals. However, the underlying mechanism for metal tolerance of the gut microbiome is still poorly understood, as well as how heavy metals, especially in combination, affect the communities of bacteria in the larval gut. Therefore, in this study we focus on how Cu and Zn affect larval growth and gut microbiome, as well as how bioaccumulated heavy metals are distributed in larval residues and bodies. The larval biomass growth was both significantly improved and inhibited by exposure to low and high Cu and Zn concentration, respectively, including in combination. The amount of accumulated Cu and Zn in larval residues and bodies significantly increases as the exposure concentration is increased. In larval bodies, Zn was more likely to be accumulated (57.2%–78.5%) than Cu (<40%). More importantly, the larval gut microbiome was found to be remarkably altered by Cu and Zn exposure, particularly for species of the phyla Actinobacteria, Bacteroidetes, and Firmicutes. In addition, with the exception of the Cu at 400 mg kg−1 exposure, the diversity and complexity of the gut bacterial community significantly decreased. Functional genes related to heavy metal resistance and transport, such as pcoB, pcoD, copC, pccA, ABC.ZM.S, and yahk, were clearly enriched in the larval gut, which may help to partly account for the ability of black soldier fly larvae to tolerate metals.
Structural connectivity changes in focal epilepsy: Beyond the epileptogenic zone
Authors: Barrios‐Martinez Jessica V. , Almast Anmol , Lin Ivan , Youssef Aya , Aung Thandar , Fernandes‐Cabral David , Yeh Fang‐Cheng , Chang Yue‐Fang , Mettenburg Joseph , Modo Michel , Henry Luke , Gonzalez‐Martinez Jorge A.
Published: November 2024

Objective

Epilepsy is recognized increasingly as a network disease, with changes extending beyond the epileptogenic zone (EZ). However, more studies of structural connectivity are needed to better understand the behavior and nature of this condition.

Methods

In this study, we applied differential tractography, a novel technique that measures changes in anisotropic diffusion, to assess widespread structural connectivity alterations in a total of 42 patients diagnosed with medically refractory epilepsy (MRE), including 27 patients with focal epilepsy and 15 patients with multifocal epilepsy that were included to validate our hypothesis. All patients were compared individually to an averaged database constructed from 19 normal controls regressed by age and sex.

Results

Statistical analyses revealed specific distribution patterns of tracts with increased connectivity that were located in multiple subcortical structures across all patients including the arcuate fasciculus, inferior fronto‐occipital fasciculus, inferior longitudinal fasciculus, uncinate fasciculus, fornix, and short U fibers. Conversely, pathways with a significant decrease in connectivity (p < .05) exhibited a more central distribution near mesial structures across all patients (corpus callosum, cingulum, corticospinal tract, and sensory fibers).

Significance

Our findings add to the growing evidence that focal epilepsy is not solely anatomically confined, but is rather a network disorder that extends beyond the EZ, and differential tractography shows strong potential as a clinical biomarker for assessing structural connectivity alterations in patients with epilepsy.
Intrusion Detection Using CTGAN and Lightweight Neural Network for Internet of Things
Authors: Das Sudeshna , Majumder Abhishek , Namasudra Suyel , Singh Ashish
Published: November 2024

Deep learning‐based intrusion detection systems have high accuracy and low false alarm rates. However, there are challenges to deploy deep learning models in the vulnerable, resource‐constrained Internet of Things. Therefore, two deep learning models are proposed: Lightweight Intrusion Detection System using Feedforward Neural Network (LIDSuFNN) and Lightweight Intrusion Detection System using Convolutional Neural Network (LIDSuCNN). In the models, the feedforward neural network is compressed using neuron pruning and the convolutional neural network is compressed using filter pruning. Then, quantization has been applied to the models. The models are trained and tested on standard datasets and synthetic datasets. A generative artificial intelligence model, Conditional Tabular Generative Adversarial Network (CTGAN), has been used to generate synthetic data. The models have been compared with the baselines and results are analyzed. Experimental results show that the proposed models require less training time and memory than the baselines, with approximately similar performance. The reduction of various parameters is due to the fact that pruning and quantization have removed unnecessary calculations from the networks. Statistical analysis has also been done to show the superiority of the proposed techniques.
Theses and dissertations completed in family and consumer sciences: 2023
Authors: Hinson Jacinta D. , Alexander Karen L.
Published: November 2024

Completion of family and consumer sciences graduate degrees and research has been collected annually and published in the Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal since 1992. Data collection for 2023 began in September 2024 when 528 emails were sent to contacts at 163 U.S. universities and colleges inviting FCS programs to report graduate program degree completions and research production through submission of titles for theses and dissertations. The 46 responding institutions reported 1550 graduate degrees conferred collectively with 241 master's theses, 282 dissertations, and 1027 non‐thesis master's degrees completed. This report presents information submitted by these institutions on 232 theses and 256 dissertations organized by 17 subject‐matters categories and degree level.
Boundary‐Spanning and Sustainability in the Digital Higher Education Space: A Case Study of Anadolu University
Authors: Özdemir Murat , Kesik Fatma , Uslu Barış , Aypay Ahmet , Çalıkoğlu Alper
Published: November 2024

This research explores how boundary‐spanning efforts in higher education can be expanded through the digital space and contribute to sustainability in higher education. By employing a qualitative case study design, we examine the journey of a Turkish public university's open education faculty, focusing on how the university has leveraged its open education mission and the developments in digital space to span boundaries and contribute to societal development constantly. Alongside reviewing institutional documents, we interviewed with 12 faculty members at the case institution. Benefitting from an inductive descriptive thematic analysis approach, we categorised related strategies and experiences into three themes: key agents, drivers and challenges and sustainability. The findings reveal that universities can better position themselves in the digital education space if the leadership embraces a clear vision regarding digital evolvement. Also, national regulations influence the digital development of universities and lead them to push boundaries in generating new teaching‐learning, research and service platforms. Our research demonstrates that by enhancing digital environments and online technologies, universities can extend their collaboration with different stakeholders and maintain boundary‐spanning efforts to improve their societal contribution. Further discussions and recommendations are made on the role of digital space in boundary spanning and sustainability in higher education.
Hair loss in athletic testosterone use in males: a narrative review
Authors: Tawanwongsri Weeratian , Desai Deesha D. , Nohria Ambika , Shapiro Jerry , Lo Sicco Kristen I.
Published: November 2024

Performance‐enhancing drugs, such as testosterone, are used by athletes and youth to increase muscle growth and strength, particularly among males. However, these therapies potentially pose health risks, including liver toxicity, gynecomastia, and hair loss. Testosterone use is rising for performance enhancement, physical appearance, and resistance training, but there remains an absence of standardized guidelines for safe dosages. This study examines the relationship between testosterone use and hair health in males, aiming to develop guidelines for safe, responsible testosterone use. Understanding treatment outcomes in this context is crucial for informed healthcare.
Does Design Matter? The (Limited) Effects of Six Asynchronous Video Interview Design Features on Impression Management, Reactions, and Evaluations
Authors: Lukacik Eden‐Raye , Bourdage Joshua S.
Published: November 2024

Asynchronous video interviews can use many configurations of design features to create the interviewee experience, but not all designs are equal. Design features may influence interviewees' deceptive and honest impression management, their reactions to the procedure, and interview performance evaluations. Three experiments using mock interviews tested the effects of preparation time and self‐views (N = 206, from Prolific), reviewing and re‐recording (N = 230, from Prolific), and giving faking warnings with human versus automated evaluation (N = 297 university students) on interview outcomes. The design had limited effects on interviewee behavior, but some features may increase interviewees' willingness to fake when used in combination. Opportunities for longer preparation time and re‐recording increased interview performance ratings. Warnings and evaluator type did not affect behavior, reactions, or performance. The implications of these effects are discussed.
The health‐economic impact of urine albumin‐to‐creatinine ratio testing for chronic kidney disease in Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes
Authors: Asahi Koichi , Konta Tsuneo , Tamura Kouichi , Tanaka Fumitaka , Fukui Akira , Nakamura Yusuke , Hirose Junichi , Ohara Kenichi , Shijoh Yoko , Carter Matthew , Meredith Kimberley , Harris James , Åkerborg Örjan , Kashihara Naoki , Yokoo Takashi
Published: November 2024

Aims/Introduction

This analysis seeks to evaluate the cost‐effectiveness of urine albumin‐to‐creatinine ratio testing compared with urine protein‐creatinine ratio testing and no urine testing for the identification of kidney damage in individuals with type 2 diabetes who have, or are at risk of, chronic kidney disease in Japan.

Materials and Methods

A health‐economic model estimated the clinical and economic consequences of different tests to evaluate kidney damage in line with Japanese guidelines, taking a Japanese healthcare perspective. Differences in the diagnostic performance of tests were considered by the integration of real‐world Japanese data. Outcomes were considered over a lifetime horizon, and included costs, prevented dialyses, life years gained, quality‐adjusted life years, and incremental cost‐effectiveness ratios.

Results

Repeated urine albumin‐to‐creatinine ratio testing was found to be cost‐effective compared with both urine protein‐creatinine ratio testing and no urine testing, yielding incremental cost‐effectiveness ratios of ¥2,652,693 and ¥2,460,453, respectively.

Conclusions

Repeated urine albumin‐to‐creatinine ratio testing is cost‐effective compared with urine protein‐creatinine ratio testing and no urine testing in Japanese individuals with type 2 diabetes, supporting existing clinical evidence that albumin‐to‐creatinine ratio testing should be used more widely, particularly compared with other urine tests such as urine protein‐creatinine ratio testing.
Association between severity of diabetic complications and risk of cancer in middle‐aged patients with type 2 diabetes
Authors: Tseng Yao‐Hsien , Tsan Yu‐Tse , Chen Pau‐Chung
Published: November 2024

Aim

Hyperglycemia was found to be associated with an increased risk of cancer in a general population cohort. However, it remains to be established whether the severity of diabetic complications is associated with cancer risk in patients with diabetes.

Materials and Methods

We used the National Health Insurance Research Database from 2000 through 2013, including those with newly diagnosed diabetic patients (n = 616,742). We collected all vascular and metabolic complications to develop an adapted diabetic complication severity index (aDCSI), ranging from 0 to 13 annually, as proxies of the severity of diabetic complications and performed follow‐up from the onset of diabetes until incident cancer, death, or the study end.

Results

Within the mean follow‐up period of 9 years, the rates of cancer incidence per 100,000 person‐years were 815.2 vs 482.0 and 611.1 vs 358.9 for the top vs bottom quartiles, respectively, of aDCSI in men and women (adjusted HRs 1.17 (95% CI 1.10–1.25) and 1.20 (95% CI 1.10–1.30), respectively). The risk of cancer was 1.7‐ to 1.9‐fold for the top vs bottom quartiles of aDCSI in diabetic onset age of 40–44 (HRs 1.74 (95% CI, 1.39–2.18) in men and HRs 1.93 (95% CI, 1.39–2.66) in women). However, among patients with diabetic onset age of 60–64, the associations between the severity of diabetic complications and cancer risk were attenuated.

Conclusions

Patients with higher severity of diabetic complications have an increased risk of cancer compared to those with the lowest severity, particularly for those with earlier onset and greater severity of diabetic complications.