bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Influence of sodium-montmorillonite nanoclay on flammability, thermal stability, morphology, and mechanical properties of rigid water-blown palm oil-based polyurethane foam
Authors: Dzulkifli Mohd Haziq , Majid Rohah A , Yahya Mohd Yazid
Published: July 2023

This paper presents the experimental works on rigid palm oil-based polyurethane (PU) foam reinforced with sodium-montmorillonite (Na-MMT). Filler loading was varied between 1 and 10 wt %., and the obtained foam was characterized for its combustibility, morphology, thermal stability, and mechanical response. Exfoliated clay microstructure was exhibited at lower Na-MMT loadings. Addition of nanoclay into the PU foam failed to impart any discernable improvement with regards to its flammability, believed due to stronger influence of low-functionality palm oil polyol used. Apparent improvement in thermal stability was observed at low clay amounts. Foam with finer cell size was obtained in the presence of Na-MMT, however only until a certain loading limit. Compressive strength generally increases with increasing clay content, but after 3 wt % the property deteriorated. Peculiarly, compressive strength rose again at 5 wt % and 6 wt % – postulated due to additional load-bearing effect of ‘integral skin’ – before plummeting back again beyond this value.
How college students in the United States make sense of examples of gender and intersectional microaggressions in classroom settings
Authors: Midgette Allegra J. , Anderson Grace , Geiger Sara , Slawon Rogerlyne , Derrow Brock , Mulvey Kelly Lynn
Published: July 2023

Women and racially minoritized college students report frequent experiences of being targets of gender and race-based microaggressions in the classroom context. However, while much research has focused on reports of experiences by targets, less is known about how observers would evaluate and make sense of these microaggressive experiences. Thus the present study used vignettes based on real-life situations to ascertain how 272 college students (76% White, 52% ciswomen) in the United States interpreted gender-based and intersectional microaggressions occurring in the classroom. Thematic analysis revealed that microaggressions were deemed acceptable when participants believed: (1) the situation humorous, (2) the instructor did not cause the situation, or (3) the stereotype/statement to be true. Microaggressions were evaluated negatively when: (1) the topic was deemed sensitive, (2) the classroom was perceived as unsuitable, or the instructor was seen as: (3) making students uncomfortable, (4) being defensive, or (5) teaching misinformation. The findings highlight the complexity involved in observers evaluating and interpreting gender-based and intersectional microaggressions.
The relationship between pes planus and venous insufficiency
Authors: Karaca Şahika Burcu , Ağır Hatice
Published: July 2023

Introduction

The presence of pes planus may be responsible for the disorder of venous return during ambulation. Our aim in this study is to reveal that the risk of venous insufficiency may be increased in patients with pes planus.

Methods

A total of 59 patients with 29 bilateral pes planus and 30 normal arches included in the study. Djian Annonier angle measurement, bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasonography (USG), foot function index (AFI), Comprehensive Classification System for Chronic Venous Disorders (CEAP) clinical scoring and Short Form-36 (SF-36) was evaluated.

Results

There was a statistically significant difference in AFI total, AFI pain, AFI disability and AFI activity limitation scores, bilateral lower extremity doppler USG and CEAP clinical scores in the patient group compared to the control group.

Conclusion

These findings suggest that there may be a relationship between pes planus and venous insufficiency. However, large-scale studies with more patient involvement are needed.
The impact of sport on the physical, psychological and social wellbeing of people with chronic breathlessness: A mixed-methods systematic review
Authors: Bradford Callum , Martin Denis , J Loughran Kirsti , Robertson Noelle , Carne Alexandra , Skidmore Nathan , L Harrison Samantha
Published: July 2023

Objective

Sport participation may have quality-of-life benefits for people with chronic breathlessness; however, its feasibility and impact on health are unknown. We aimed to synthesise the scientific literature concerning the impact of sport for people with chronic breathlessness.

Data sources

Searches of MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Embase, SPORTDiscus and Google Scholar were conducted (May 2023).

Review methods

Studies were included if they assessed the impact of sport with participants who were likely to suffer from chronic breathlessness due to an underlying condition (e.g. severe asthma, heart failure). A convergent-segregated approach to synthesis in accordance with the JBI methodology for mixed-methods reviews was utilised, including meta-analytic and meta-aggregation analyses.

Results

A total of 22 studies met the inclusion criteria. Studies sampled 1017 participants from 13 different countries, with sample sizes ranging from 5 to 185. Causes of breathlessness consisted of chronic respiratory diseases (9 studies) and coronary heart disease (13 studies). Design-wise, 18 reported quantitative methods, 3 qualitative, and 1 mixed-methods.

Conclusions

Sports were well-adhered to with only minor/unrelated adverse events reported. Improvements in exercise capacity were observed although there was no impact on health-related quality of life. Other quantitative outcomes extracted varied widely across studies, making it difficult to draw firm conclusions. Participation in sports was reliably recorded at intensity consistent with moderate-to-vigorous activity despite being self-paced. Qualitative themes emphasised the positive elements of sport participation, namely, social cohesion, the capacity to incorporate culture, and the idea that participation is enjoyable rather than a necessary chore to maintain one’s health.
Case report on gynecomastia with ipsilateral recurrence of granulomatous lobular mastitis
Authors: Han Yao Ke , Ting Wang , Ting Pan , Yv Xiao Bing , Xi Shu Ran , Gang Lyu
Published: July 2023

This study describes a rare case of male granulomatous lobular mastitis (GLM) with recurrence in different sites on the ipsilateral side. A 48-year-old male patient presented with no previous history of breast-related disease, and physical examination suggested a mass in the right breast. Ultrasonography revealed a cyst and infection in the right breast. No obvious abnormality was found in laboratory analysis, and a core needle biopsy revealed GLM. Incision and drainage were applied to the right lesion, and symptoms resolved within a few weeks. At 2 years following this initial presentation, the patient reported that the right breast mass reappeared in different locations after the consumption of alcohol. Relevant examination and a core needle biopsy again suggested GLM of the right breast. The patient declined hormone therapy and was subsequently lost to follow-up. After reviewing this case, the course of the disease in this patient, and the connection between gynecomastia and GLM, along with ipsilateral recurrence, are under investigation.
Association of Parsonage–Turner syndrome with COVID-19 infection and vaccination: a systematic review
Authors: Ameer Muhammad Zain , Haiy Ata Ul , Bajwa Muhammad Hassan , Abeer Huzaifa , Mustafa Biah , Ameer Fatima , Amjad Zunaira , Rehman Aqeeb Ur
Published: July 2023

Objectives

The exact etiology of Parsonage–Turner syndrome is unknown, but it is known to be preceded by infection, vaccination, or surgical intervention. In this review, we describe associations of Parsonage–Turner syndrome with COVID-19 infection and vaccination.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed/MEDLINE, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. Microsoft Excel was used for data extraction and statistical analysis. The quality of case reports and case series was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tool.

Results

We selected 44 case reports and 10 case series, including 68 patients (32 post-vaccination and 36 with post-COVID-19 infection Parsonage–Turner syndrome). Middle-aged males were predominantly affected in both groups. The most frequently administered vaccine was Comirnaty (Pfizer) (53%). The mean latency was 11.7 days in the post-vaccination group and 20.3 days in the post-infection group. The most affected nerves in both groups were the axillary, suprascapular, and musculocutaneous nerves; and 78.1% and 38.9% of patients showed partial amelioration of their symptoms in the post-vaccination and post-infection groups, respectively.

Conclusion

Post-vaccination Parsonage–Turner syndrome presents earlier than post-infection disease. Pain and sensorimotor deficits of the upper limb are common in both situations. Complete or partial recovery occurs in most cases.
Lung cancer with breast metastasis: a case report and review of the literature
Authors: Cao Xuan , Chen Peiqing , Agyekum Enock Adjei , Zhang Qing , Qian Xiaoqin , Wu Ting , Chambers Kevoyne Hakeem , Yin Liang
Published: July 2023

In this article, we present a rare case of breast metastasis of lung cancer. Chest computed tomography (CT) for a woman in her early 50s indicated right lung malignancy, multiple bone metastases, and an irregular mass in her right breast. Further inquiry into the case history revealed that the patient had been aware of the breast mass for 3 years, without respiratory symptoms. Biopsy of the breast mass suggested estrogen receptor (ER) (+), progesterone receptor (PR) (−), and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) (+ +) breast cancer. The patient was initially diagnosed with breast cancer with lung and bone metastasis. However, comprehensive breast cancer treatment was ineffective, and thyroid transcription factor-1 (TTF-1), napsin A, and cytokeratin 7 (CK7) were evaluated to better understand the origin of the cancer. To the best of our knowledge, this patient had the longest reported disease course from presentation with a breast lump as the first symptom to the final diagnosis of breast metastasis of lung cancer. To provide a better reference for differential diagnosis of ambiguous tumors, we also performed a systematic literature review.
Web-based nomogram to predict postresection risk of distant metastasis in patients with leiomyosarcoma: retrospective analysis of the SEER database and a Chinese cohort
Authors: Wei Junqiang , Liu Lirui , Li Zhehong , Ren Zhiwu , Zhang Chao , Cao Haiying , Fen Zhen , Jin Yu
Published: July 2023

Objectives

This study investigated risk factors and constructed an online tool to predict distant metastasis (DM) risk in patients with leiomyosarcoma (LMS) after surgical resection.

Methods

Data regarding patients with LMS who underwent surgical resection between 2010 and 2018 were extracted from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database. Data were collected regarding patients with LMS who underwent surgical resection at Tianjin Medical University Cancer Hospital and Institute (TJMUCH) between October 2010 and July 2018. Patients were randomly divided into training and validation sets. Logistic regression analyses were performed; a nomogram was established. The area under the curve (AUC) and calibration curve were used to evaluate the nomogram, which served as the basis for a web-based nomogram.

Results

This study included 4461 and 76 patients from the SEER database and TJMUCH, respectively. Age, ethnicity, grade, T stage, N stage, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy were associated with DM incidence. C-index values were 0.815 and 0.782 in the SEER and Chinese datasets, respectively; corresponding AUC values were 0.814 and 0.773, respectively. A web-based nomogram ( https://weijunqiang-leimyosarcoma-seer.shinyapps.io/dynnomapp/ ) was established.

Conclusions

Our web-based nomogram is an accurate and user-friendly tool to predict DM risk in patients with LMS; it can aid clinical decision-making.
An introduction to lesions and histology of scleractinian corals
Authors: Hawthorn Aine , Berzins Ilze K. , Dennis Michelle M. , Kiupel Matti , Newton Alisa L. , Peters Esther C. , Reyes Vicente A. , Work Thierry M.
Published: July 2023

Stony corals (Scleractinia) are in the Phylum Cnidaria (cnidae referring to various types of stinging cells). They may be solitary or colonial, but all secrete an external, supporting aragonite skeleton. Large, colonial members of this phylum are responsible for the accretion of coral reefs in tropical and subtropical waters that form the foundations of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems. Coral reefs worldwide, but particularly in the Caribbean, are experiencing unprecedented levels of disease, resulting in reef degradation. Most coral diseases remain poorly described and lack clear case definitions, while the etiologies and pathogenesis are even more elusive. This introductory guide is focused on reef-building corals and describes basic gross and microscopic lesions in these corals in order to serve as an invitation to other veterinary pathologists to play a critical role in defining and advancing the field of coral pathology.
Protramax: A Novel Device for Directing Class III Orthopedic Force
Authors: Cherukuri Abhiram , Reddy Sumitra , Karunakara B. C. , Praveen M. N.
Published: July 2023

Facemask has been widely used in the successful correction of Class III malocclusion. A vast majority of the literature noted forward and a counter-clockwise rotation of the maxilla with facemask therapy. Although the counter-clockwise rotation is beneficial in the treatment of hypodivergent Class III patients, it is not advisable in high-angle Class III patients with anterior open bite. In order to minimize this undesirable side effect, the direction of protraction force at an angle of 30° downward from the plane of occlusion has been recommended. By directing the protraction force from a point 5 mm above the palatal plane and 15 mm above the occlusal plane minimized the counter-clockwise rotation of the maxilla. These attempts showed that the counter-clockwise rotation of the maxilla during protraction was unavoidable but can be reduced significantly.

Hence, the angulation of the extraoral elastics applied to the facemask for maxillary protraction is extremely important to reduce the counter-clockwise rotation of the maxilla.

This clinical pearl demonstrates an accurate and easy method to measure the angulation of the elastics applied to the facemask to reduce the above-mentioned side effect.
Developing and assessing a collaborative open-ended design project with a renewable energy focus in an introductory thermal sciences course
Authors: Gibbons Melissa M.
Published: July 2023

This paper describes the development and assessment of a collaborative open-ended design project for a second-year Introduction to Thermal Sciences course, in which groups had to design a renewable energy portfolio that would meet the University of San Diego's energy needs. The project was broken into three individual tasks, and the deliverables were a technical report and an oral presentation. Final reports submitted by groups in spring 2022 were directly assessed using rubrics to determine the efficacy of the project at meeting four of the student outcomes addressed by the course (1—ability to solve complex engineering problems, 2—ability to apply the engineering design process, 4—consider the impact of engineering solutions, and 7—ability to acquire and apply new knowledge). Four out of the six groups achieved student outcome 1, and five of the groups achieved student outcomes 2, 4, and 7. A self- and peer-evaluation form was used to indirectly assess student outcome 5—ability to function effectively on a team, and results showed that 27 of the 29 students achieved the outcome. Indirect assessment was performed using an anonymous survey instrument, and students’ responses about how the project improved their abilities in all skills that were assessed were statistically different from neutral in the positive direction. Students’ responses about their perception of the project organization, tasks expectations, timing, and difficulty were also statistically different from neutral in the positive direction. Open-ended feedback indicated that students appreciated learning about renewable energy, having real data from a realistic customer, and the amount of autonomy they were given.
Partial Electrification Strategies for Diesel Commuter Rail’s Climate Challenge
Authors: Lu Alex , Allen John G. , Trout Stuart F. , Aurelius John P.
Published: July 2023

As societal attitudes toward fossil fuels shifts, commuter railroads may be coming under increased scrutiny for their contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This analysis explores new possibilities created by battery-electric locomotives (BELs) in conjunction with partial electrification for en-route recharging in electrified territory. We propose a systemwide network approach that starts with one or more substations in geographically strategic locations, then electrifying just enough for sufficient electrical charge, with BELs running off the wire in non-electrified areas. As 25,000-V alternating-current substations generally have an 18–26-mi reach, considerable possibilities exist for new-start electrifications. This is significantly more cost effective than a traditional approach that electrifies one corridor at a time. Although BELs are in technical development, and certain implementation challenges remains on commuter railroads, we believe BELs required to enable this type of electrification are within reach of current battery technology. Drawing on examples in Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Minneapolis, six strategies are outlined: (1) minimizing electrification costs by electrifying radial commuter networks from a centrally located substation, (2) for systems with longer routes, using BELs to extend the central substation’s reach, (3) extending new electric service beyond existing electrifications with BELs, (4) using BELs to create new trans-regional services, (5) co-locating railroad-owned feeder lines with utility infrastructure such as electric transmission rights-of-way to maximize the geographic reach of supply substations, and (6) providing charging pads in certain limited situations. Preliminary ridership, energy sufficiency, and lifecycle cost analyses were performed to show the feasibility of BEL technology in conjunction with a substation-based, supply-side approach to designing electrification projects.
Toll Rate Policies of India: A Review, Comparison, and Inferences
Authors: Bari Chintaman , Chandra Satish , Dhamaniya Ashish
Published: July 2023

Tolling as a method of financing transportation systems is becoming increasingly common worldwide. The collection of fees from road users under public-private partnership agreements is based on prescribed toll fees/rates. According to the prevailing level of human, traffic, environmental and economic development, these toll rate policies vary from country to country. In India, road toll rates are prescribed by the Gazette of India: Extraordinary (Part II Section 3 sub-section [i]) published by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways under the National Highways Act, 1956. Each year, the toll rates for each toll facility in India are set as per the National Highway Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008. There is now a need to revisit the policies on fixing toll rates in India. The present study presents a critical literature review of the toll rate policies in India and other developed and developing countries. The study provides a comparison of the different vehicle classes considered for toll rates and it is found that most of the classifications are based on gross vehicle weight (GVW) and on number of wheels and axles. Additionally, the toll rates for different nations are compared and it is found that Indian toll rates are lower than those of the developed countries. Finally, the research gaps are given for further research.
Matrix Factorization for Globally Consistent Periodic Flow Prediction in Taxi Systems
Authors: Forouzandeh Jonaghani Rouzbeh , Wachowicz Monica , Hanson Trevor
Published: July 2023

Predicting flow in taxi systems can improve taxi operations and reduce passengers’ waiting time. With the increasing availability of taxi mobility data sets, more studies have tried to analyze and model taxi demand. However, most existing works merely attempt to predict the number of pick-ups and drop-offs by using local observations. Nevertheless, predicting the passengers’ pair-wise flow specifically through simultaneous consideration of local variations and network communities in the taxi systems has been neglected. In this paper, we introduce a globally consistent periodic flow prediction for taxi systems that integrates communities in the matrix factorization model. We apply non-negative tensor factorization to capture the periodic variations in the passenger flow in different areas and predict the flow (and pick-ups and drop-offs) in the next periods by integrating the most recent observation with detected patterns from historical data. The results show an improvement in the prediction accuracy from some baselines and a state-of-the-art method. We also propose a method for visualizing flow that potentially improves taxi operations by assisting drivers with selecting passengers.
Perceived Barriers and Benefits of Exercise Among Men with Histories of Sexual Violence: Impact of PTSD and Physical Activity Status
Authors: Pebole Michelle M. , Singleton Chelsea R. , Hall Katherine S. , Petruzzello Steven J. , Alston Reginald , Darroch Francine E. , Gobin Robyn L.
Published: July 2023

This study reported on perceived benefits and barriers of exercise among men with histories of sexual violence (SV) and compared these perceptions by activity level and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) status. An online, cross-sectional, survey of men with histories of SV ( N = 198) was completed using Amazon Mechanical Turk. Inclusion criteria were identifying sex at birth as male, age between 18 and 65 years, self-reported history of SV, and living in the United States (U.S.). A total of 1,260 men were screened for the study, of which 316 met the inclusion criteria, and 198 met all data quality requirements and were included in the study. Sociodemographic information, exercise behavior, PTSD symptoms, and perceived exercise barriers/benefits were collected. Comparisons by activity and PTSD status were analyzed. Additionally, two open-ended qualitative research questions were included to provide nuance to perceived barriers/benefits of exercise. The most salient benefits included physical performance, psychological outlook, and preventative health. Open-ended responses also noted the mental and physical benefits of exercise. The most salient barrier was physical exercise, with open-ended responses emphasizing lack of time, chronic pain and health concerns, and poor mental health and lack of motivation as impediments to exercise. Significant differences were found in benefits (psychological outlook, physical performance) and barriers (exercise environment, high time expenditure, and family discouragement) between active and insufficiently active men with histories of SV ( ps < .05; Cohen’s ds = 0.32–0.57). Significant differences were found by PTSD status on benefits (physical performance, social interaction, and preventative health) and barriers (exercise milieu, time expenditure, hard physical exercise, family discouragement) ( ps < .05; Cohen’s ds = 0.40–1.10). Findings provide new gender-specific strategies for promoting exercise among men with histories of SV: integrating exercise physiologists into trauma recovery programs, psychoeducation, engaging friends and family members, peer-support, and building self-efficacy.
A quality spectra-based SVDD method for multi-dimensional quality fluctuation evaluation in complex industrial process
Authors: Hu Sheng , Zhang Gang , Li Zhe
Published: July 2023

To address the problem that fluctuation caused by multi-dimensional quality-related process variables is difficult to evaluate, this paper proposes a quality spectra-based support vector data description (SVDD) method for multi-dimensional quality fluctuation evaluation in complex industrial process. Firstly, based on quality spectra modelling, a multi-dimensional state feature vector of quality fluctuation is constructed from the perspective of quality spectra and statistical distribution, which is used to characterize the difference between normal and abnormal fluctuation. Then the quality fluctuation evaluation model is established based on SVDD algorithm. On this basis, the spherical distance between the sample to be evaluated and the quality evaluation model is calculated to measure the quality fluctuation degree. Finally, a case for TE process data sets is used to verify the quality fluctuation evaluation approach, it reveals that the proposed method could evaluate the degree of quality fluctuation, which could provide some theoretical guides for quality stability control.
Associations between blood IL-33 levels and IL-33 gene polymorphisms with susceptibility to systemic lupus erythematosus: A meta-analysis
Authors: Lee Young Ho , Song Gwan Gyu
Published: July 2023

Objectives

This study investigated the relationship between circulating interleukin-33 (IL-33) levels and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) along with polymorphisms in the IL-33 gene and SLE susceptibility.

Method

The MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases (to May 2023) were searched for relevant publications. Using a meta-analysis we investigated serum/plasma IL-33 levels in patients with SLE and controls, and the relationship between IL-33 rs1929992, rs1891385, rs7044343, rs1095498, and rs10975579 polymorphisms and the risk of developing SLE.

Results

Nine studies focusing on 1,935 patients with SLE were included. IL-33 levels were significantly higher in the SLE group than in the control group (SMD = 2.140, 95% CI = 1.068–3.212, p < .001). Asian, European, and Arab groups have shown increased IL-33 levels in SLE populations, according to ethnic stratification. Regardless of the sample size, variable adjustment, data format, or publication year, the subgroup analysis showed significantly higher IL-33 levels in the SLE group. This meta-analysis supported the significance of the link between SLE and the IL-33 rs1891385 C allele (OR, 1.525; 95% CI, 11.310–1.777; p = .010). A similar association was found between the IL-33 rs1891385 C/A polymorphism and SLE, using homozygote comparisons and dominant and recessive models. However, this meta-analysis found no association between the IL-33 polymorphisms rs1929992, rs7044343, rs1095498, and rs10975579 and susceptibility to SLE.

Conclusions

This meta-analysis identified significantly higher levels of circulating IL-33 in patients with SLE as well as an association between IL-33 rs1891385 and SLE.
Statistical assessment of biomarker replicability using MAJAR method
Authors: Xie Yuhan , Zhai Song , Jiang Wei , Zhao Hongyu , Mehrotra Devan V , Shen Judong
Published: July 2023

In the era of precision medicine, many biomarkers have been discovered to be associated with drug efficacy and safety responses, which can be used for patient stratification and drug response prediction. Due to the small sample size and limited power of randomized clinical studies, meta-analysis is usually conducted to aggregate all available studies to maximize the power for identifying prognostic and predictive biomarkers. However, it is often challenging to find an independent study to replicate the discoveries from the meta-analysis (e.g. meta-analysis of pharmacogenomics genome-wide association studies (PGx GWAS)), which seriously limits the potential impacts of the discovered biomarkers. To overcome this challenge, we develop a novel statistical framework, MAJAR (meta-analysis of joint effect associations for biomarker replicability assessment), to jointly test prognostic and predictive effects and assess the replicability of identified biomarkers by implementing an enhanced expectation–maximization algorithm and calculating their posterior-probability-of-replicabilities and Bayesian false discovery rates (Fdr). Extensive simulation studies were conducted to compare the performance of MAJAR and existing methods in terms of Fdr, power, and computational efficiency. The simulation results showed improved statistical power with well-controlled Fdr of MAJAR over existing methods and robustness to outliers under different data generation processes. We further demonstrated the advantages of MAJAR over existing methods by applying MAJAR to the PGx GWAS summary statistics data from a large cardiovascular randomized clinical trial. Compared to testing main effects only, MAJAR identified 12 novel variants associated with the treatment-related low-density lipoprotein cholesterol reduction from baseline.
Commitment to Learning and Open Innovation in Family Firms: Exploring the Moderating Effect of Family-to-firm Identity Fit
Authors: Basly Sami , Abdelwahed Yosra
Published: July 2023

The goal of this article is to investigate the influence of a family firm’s commitment to learning on open innovation. First, the research suggests that commitment to learning would allow the family firm to develop organisational knowledge useful to initiate and develop open innovations. Second, the conceptual model suggests that this relationship would be negatively moderated by the socio-emotional goal of family-to-the firm identification. Indeed, it is argued that a family firm’s identity preservation may inhibit open innovation because the firm may be reluctant to collaborate with other firms, or to license its intellectual property to others, for fear that this will erode its competitive advantage. While the first hypothesis is corroborated, unexpectedly the second is not, as the findings show that the stronger the identification, the stronger the influence that learning would have on open innovation.
Framework for Integrating Lean Thinking with Industry 4.0: Way Ahead for Entrepreneurs in Indian MSME’s
Authors: Bahulikar Surajit , Chattopadhyay Arundhati , Hudnurkar Manoj
Published: July 2023

This research aims to facilitate micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in integrating lean thinking with Industry 4.0 principles. Qualitative and quantitative data are collected through personal interaction and online surveys of industry professionals. The findings empirically validate and establish the supporting role and importance of lean thinking (principles and techniques) in achieving the Industry 4.0 guiding principle. Text/verbatim analysis indicates positive sentiments on facets like strength, benefits, challenges and training needs of a lean organisation in its transition to Industry 4.0. The framework provides a theoretical base for lean integration with Industry 4.0. The developed framework can be practically deployed in any MSMEs. It can guide entrepreneurs, managers, industry professionals and consultants in their strategic decision-making to implement lean synergistically with Industry 4.0 principles. The framework developed is unique in integrating lean with the principles of Industry 4.0 and would help Indian MSMEs optimise resources for achieving organisational excellence.
Analysis of the Engagement with COVID-19 Vaccination-Related Posts in Sri Lankan Health-Oriented Social Media: A Social Listening Approach
Authors: Fernando Poorna , Ranwala R. A. D. L. M. K. , Ashoranga I. K. Rasanka , De Silva Malinda , Lunuwila Sonali Apsara
Published: July 2023

With the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccination, there was a rise in anti-vaccine narratives leading to vaccine hesitancy. Social media platforms like Facebook have introduced policies to control the spread of these narratives. However, the comments section is frequently ignored. A preliminary anti-vaccination codebook was created using criteria identified in international literature and completed using the comments on the Health Promotion Bureau (HPB)’s Facebook page, which is the centre for health education and publicity of health information in Sri Lanka. Next, the most commented vaccine-related posts for each quarter were extracted from the HPB Facebook page and the comments were coded according to the finalised codebook and were analysed. The finalised codebook contained a total of 24 codes that were organised into six primary categories. A total of 7,316 comments were extracted. The comments that were against vaccination constituted 47.3% of all vaccine-related comments. The most commonly occurring code was ‘health hazards’. It was evident that the number of comments against vaccination has increased with time. This may indicate that anti-vaccination movements are becoming more prevalent in. It is essential to engage in extensive social listening in order to forestall the propagation of anti-vaccine sentiments and conspiracy theories.
Connected Design Learning: Aspiring Designers, Pinterest, and Social Media Literacy
Authors: Scolere Leah
Published: July 2023

Interior design practitioners continue to adopt social media technologies as part of the early stages of the inspiration design process. This prominence of social media is also interwoven in the practices of design students. However, the way interior design students perceive and use social media such as Pinterest® as a part of their design process has been underexplored. Drawing on interviews with 25 interior design students in a Council for Interior Design Accredited program, the findings from this study illustrate how students are developing their own norms and guidelines for their search strategies, evaluation of sources, and navigation of attribution on Pinterest. An understanding of interior design students’ perceptions of Pinterest is situated through a connected design learning and information literacy approach, which places values on student-driven interests, media knowledge, and technologies as opportunities to amplify design learning experiences across digital–physical environments. Although Pinterest has social networking features, the interviews revealed that interior design students do not view Pinterest as a social media platform and instead think of Pinterest as a digital tool used alongside other design software. From a connected design learning approach, this finding suggests an opportunity for educators to guide students on how to leverage some of the social features to expand their own professional design networks. With an ever-changing media ecology that provides opportunities for sharing creative work and requires adeptness at managing visibility and flows of information, insights for building more intentional learning environments around how students use Pinterest in interior design are provided.
Arab Women at the Police Station in Israel: Cultural Crisis and Empowerment
Authors: Buchbinder Eli , Sakas Leena Nassar
Published: July 2023

In the collectivist Arab society, seeking police intervention violates a cultural norm. This qualitative study was based on in-depth interviews with 12 Muslim Arab abused women, who sought help at police stations where police officers and social workers cooperate. Interviews analysis revealed a conflict between the women's desire to stop the violence and the implications of violating cultural norms. Interviewees’ emotions ranging from a positive sense of empowerment to negative feelings derived from insensitive, alienating conduct. The encounters with social workers empowered the women in facing social pressures. The discussion focuses on the meaning of integrating the police and welfare services in a collectivist-patriarchal community in a society with a dominant individualist orientation.
Ribociclib-induced pulmonary infiltrates in a patient with breast cancer
Authors: Ünsal Oktay , Özet Ahmet
Published: July 2023

Introduction

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. One of the treatment choices used in hormone receptor positive and HER2 expression negative metastatic breast cancer is cyclin dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK) inhibitors. There are differences between the effects and adverse events of all CDK4/6 inhibitors. In this report, we describe a 48-year-old female patient with breast cancer who developed pulmonary infiltrates secondary to drug in the second year of follow-up with Ribociclib therapy.

Case Report

The patient who used ribociclib for metastatic breast cancer was admitted to hospital for routine controls. The patient, in the eighth month of ribociclib treatment, had no active complaints. In the patient's imaging, pulmonary infiltrates were detected in the lower lobe of the right lung.

Management and Outcome

The drug was continued in the patient who was asymptomatic and had no infectious signs. Pneumonitis, interstitial lung disease, tuberculosis, COVID-19 and other viral agents were excluded in the patient. A minimal increase in pulmonary infiltrates was observed in the follow-up. However, the patient who does not have any complaints is currently continuing ribociclib at 600 mg/day.

Discussion

The pulmonary infiltrates that developed in the patient increased with continued use of ribociclib, suggesting that this was due to ribociclib. The Naranjo Adverse Drug Reaction Probability Scale also indicates probable relationship.
Quantitative bioimaging of copper in frozen liver specimens from cats using laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry
Authors: Yamkate Punyamanee , Funke Sabrina , Steiger Katja , Gold Randi M , Lidbury Jonathan A , Karst Uwe , Steiner Joerg M
Published: July 2023

Objectives

The aim of this study was to assess laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) as a tool for measuring concentrations and determining accumulation of copper in frozen liver specimens from cats.

Methods

Six frozen liver specimens were evaluated by qualitative copper staining and quantitative flame atomic absorption spectroscopy. Tissue specimens were cryo-sectioned and quantitative bioimaging of copper was performed using LA-ICP-MS. Results were compared with those obtained using conventional methods.

Results

Of the six specimens, only one showed positive staining for copper with rhodanine. Using flame atomic absorption spectroscopy (FAAS), one specimen showed a deficient copper level (<100 µg/g dry weight), two specimens had copper within the reference interval (RI; 150–180 µg/g) and three specimens had copper concentrations above the RI. Bioimaging from LA-ICP-MS showed inhomogeneous distribution of hepatic copper. The areas with dense copper accumulation were represented as hotspots in the liver specimens. Hepatic copper quantification by LA-ICP-MS correlated well with copper quantified by FAAS ( r = 0.96, P = 0.002).

Conclusions and relevance

Our findings suggest that quantitative bioimaging by LA-ICP-MS could be used to demonstrate the distribution and concentration of copper in frozen liver specimens from cats. The distribution of copper in these specimens was inhomogeneous with dense accumulation represented as hotspots on tissue sections. A positive correlation of hepatic copper concentrations determined by LA-ICP-MS and FAAS was found. Further studies to establish an RI for hepatic copper using this technique and to further determine its clinical utility are warranted.
The Spectrum of Teaching Styles and models-based practice for physical education
Authors: Pill Shane , SueSee Brendan , Davies Michael
Published: July 2023

This paper provides a rationale for The Spectrum of Teaching Styles (The Spectrum) as a pedagogical model in teaching physical education (PE). Building on prior discussions/debates ( SueSee et al., 2021 ), we will contest the view that the concept of teaching styles is different from that of a pedagogical model. In doing so, we highlight the most central aspects of The Spectrum and explain fundamental characteristics that warrant its representation with existing pedagogical models. The paper demonstrates for teachers how The Spectrum details the ‘how’, ‘when’ and ‘why’ of their pedagogical decisions, in understanding how they may meet educational outcomes for increased curriculum alignment, or successful enactment of models-based practices. The contention we present is The Spectrum is valuable to PE teachers in understanding the context-specific realities of teaching episodes and therefore improving teaching and learning practices in PE by helping teachers align their pedagogy with their desired learning outcomes.
How COVID-19 prevention burnout impacts emotional symptoms among Chinese college students: A moderated mediation model
Authors: Chen Xun , Yang Qiang , Yıldırım Murat , Ye Baojuan , Wang Ruining
Published: July 2023

The current study investigated the relationship between COVID-19 prevention burnout and emotional symptoms (depression and anxiety) among 1,837 Chinese college students and the underlying mechanisms. Results from moderated mediation analysis revealed that the association between COVID-19 prevention burnout and emotional symptoms was mediated by psychological inflexibility (β = 0.20, 95%CI = [0.10, 0.19]). Also, COVID-19 prevention burnout’s direct and indirect effects on emotional symptoms were more substantial for students with high susceptibility to emotional contagion than those with low susceptibility. These findings contribute to understanding how COVID-19 prevention burnout relates to emotional symptoms and provide a new perspective for interventions promoting students’ psychological flexibility, particularly those with higher susceptibility to emotional contagion.
Talking football: Discourses about race/ethnicity among Spanish youth
Authors: Longas Luque Carmen , Sommier Mélodine , van Sterkenburg Jacco
Published: July 2023

It is commonly accepted that sports media and televised football in particular are sites where ideas about race/ethnicity are (re)produced. However, less is known about how audiences deal with these messages: do they assume these ideas are true or do they negotiate them and if so, how? Using cultural studies as our theoretical framework, we conducted 14 focus groups among Spanish youth and asked them to reflect on ideas about race/ethnicity while talking about football. Results show that interviewees had difficulty in talking about race/ethnicity and that they not only reproduced dominant discourses about race/ethnicity but also negotiated other discourses. Interviewees also described Spanish sports media as sensationalistic and money driven.
Active control strategy for low frequency vibration of space flexible cables based on improved sliding mode controller
Authors: Dong Yutong , Wang Wenhao , Su Guanlong , Liu Lei
Published: July 2023

Effective vibration control of flexible cables is increasingly demanded for space flexible structure. For the low frequency dynamics of flexible cables, a novel vibration control strategy based on sliding mode control is proposed in this paper. First, the complex dynamical behavior of flexible cables is modeled using D’Alembert’s principle. Second, an improved dual power reaching law is put forward to better address the chattering problem of the sliding mode controller. Then, an extended state observer (ESO) with the radial basis function (RBF) neural network is designed to compensate for internal uncertainties and external disturbances as well as further improve the control accuracy. Lyapunov function is employed to analyze the stability of the system. Finally, considering the large number of parameters of the proposed controller, an improved particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm is designed to automatically adjust these parameters. The effectiveness of the proposed method is demonstrated by simulation results.
Applying the terror management theory to active shooter events: Explaining the police response
Authors: Phillips Scott W
Published: July 2023

After the active shooting incident in Columbine, Colorado, the police response to these events changed. Rather than have the first responding officers secure the perimeter and wait for a special weapons and tactics team, police officers have been trained to move quickly to engage and neutralize a shooter. The expectation is that an officer will prioritize the lives of victims over their own. This approach is contrary to the police culture of surviving dangerous encounters. This article presents a discussion of terror management theory as a possible explanation for why some officers may fail to perform according to contemporary expectations, and why some officers may willingly place themselves in positions in which their lives are threatened. This examination is followed by a discussion of policy and research implications.
Book review: Skair, L. (ed.), The Anthropocene in Global Media: Neutralizing the Risk
Authors: O’Sullivan Aidan
Published: July 2023

Skair, L. (ed.), The Anthropocene in Global Media: Neutralizing the Risk (Abingdon: Routledge, 2021), 272 pp. £110, ISBN 9780367375973.
Book review: Mezzadri, A. (ed.), Marx in the Field
Authors: Ruwanpura Kanchana N.
Published: July 2023

Mezzadri, A. (ed.), Marx in the Field (London: Anthem Press, 2021), 246 pp. £80, $125, ISBN 9781785274497.
Development Knowledge in the Making: The Case of Japan, South Korea and China
Authors: Kim Soyeun , Wang Muyun , Sato Jin
Published: July 2023

Development knowledge sharing (DKS) by Japan, South Korea and China has rapidly expanded over the last decade. However, little scholarly attention has been paid to the nature and processes of their claimed-to-be ‘unique’ development knowledge production. To address this research gap, we explore their international development studies (IDS) as key sites where researchers and resources are ‘mobilized’ under high-level policy initiatives. We find that processes of DKS are principally dictated by the governmental agenda. We also find that, in contradiction to three countries’ claim of ‘unique knowledge’, their IDS share common traits with Western IDS offering knowledge that is decontextualized, depoliticized and which claims to be universally applicable knowledge.
“Go,” “Going,” “Goed”: Relation Between Verb Tense Errors and Reading Comprehension Skills in English Learners
Authors: Hines Kiana , Wood Carla , Fumero Keisey
Published: July 2023

School-age English learners (ELs) are faced with the challenging task of acquiring a foreign language while simultaneously reading academically demanding literature. Therefore, the current research aimed to examine the relation between the rate of grammatical tense marking errors made by ELs and their performance on measures of reading comprehension (RC). The sample for the current study included 5th-grade students who were categorized as ELs who were receiving English support services ( N = 103). Samples were collected using i-Ready and writing samples. The samples were used to examine ELs’ RC in relation to tense marking errors in their written responses on the district writing assessment at the end of the school year. The results from the study revealed that there was a moderate negative correlation ( r = −.431, p < .010) between verb tense errors and reading comprehension. Students with high rates of verb tense errors received lower RC scores.