bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tracing the footprints of scholarly influence in academia: a contextual smart citation analysis of highly cited articles using Scite
Authors: Basumatary Bwsrang , Basumatary Nijwm , Vivekavardhan J. , Verma Manoj Kumar
Published: June 2024

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the context and background of citations received by the top 100 highly cited articles published in the top five Emerald journals from 2014 to 2023. Furthermore, it proposes a novel method for tracing scholarly influence through contextual smart citation analysis using Scite.

Design/methodology/approach

This study used bibliometric techniques, as the entire analysis was based on the bibliographical records of publications. The top five journals published by Emerald were identified based on CiteScore, and the top 100 highly cited articles were selected. Later, the citing documents associated with the top 100 articles were extracted from Scite, an emerging platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) to provide a comprehensive understanding of citations. Collected data were processed and analyzed using MS Excel, Google Sheets, and Tableau.

Findings

The study found that most of the citing documents were published by Emerald and the journal Supply Chain Management: An International Journal was the leading journal where the highest number of citing documents were published. A total of 5,995 citations were concentrated in the “Introduction/Conceptual framework/Theoretical background” sections followed by “Literature review” (2,224), “Method/Tools/Techniques” (988), “Analysis/Result/Discussion” (2,478) and “Conclusion/Future Research Direction” (269) sections. The study also found that the most numbers of citations were “mentioning cites”.

Originality/value

The study explored the context and background of citations to scholarly articles using Scite and introduced Scite as an innovative tool in citation analysis, providing a promising avenue for future research in assessing academic impacts.
A taxonomy of factors that contribute to organizational Cybersecurity Awareness (CSA)
Authors: Kävrestad Joakim , Burvall Felicia , Nohlberg Marcus
Published: June 2024

Purpose

Developing cybersecurity awareness (CSA) is becoming a more and more important goal for modern organizations. CSA is a complex sociotechnical system where social, technical and organizational aspects affect each other in an intertwined way. With the goal of providing a holistic representation of CSA, this paper aims to develop a taxonomy of factors that contribute to organizational CSA.

Design/methodology/approach

The research used a design science approach including a literature review and practitioner interviews. A taxonomy was drafted based on 71 previous research publications. It was then updated and refined in two iterations of interviews with domain experts.

Findings

The result of this research is a taxonomy which outline six domains for importance for organization CSA. Each domain includes several activities which can be undertaken to increase CSA within an organization. As such, it provides a holistic overview of the CSA field.

Practical implications

Organizations can adopt the taxonomy to create a roadmap for internal CSA practices. For example, an organization could assess how well it performs in the six main themes and use the subthemes as inspiration when deciding on CSA activities.

Originality/value

The output of this research provides an overview of CSA based on information extracted from existing literature and then reviewed by practitioners. It also outlines how different aspects of CSA are interdependent on each other.
Assessment and analysis of the effects of implementing building information modelling as a lean management tool in construction management
Authors: Akter Jhumana , Datta Shuvo Dip , Islam Mobasshira , Tayeh Bassam A. , Sraboni Sadia Ahmmed , Das Niloy
Published: June 2024

Purpose

The purpose of this research paper is to investigate and evaluate the impacts of utilising Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a lean management tool in Bangladesh's construction management field. The paper explores how adopting BIM as a lean management tool can improve and expedite a number of processes in building projects, which will ultimately increase project success, cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

Design/methodology/approach

A comprehensive survey was conducted to investigate how BIM deployment as a lean management tool affected project outcomes. This research involved a structured survey amongst construction professionals and a case study on a real project in Bangladesh to assess the effects of using BIM as a lean management tool. The data collected from 112 respondents were analysed statistically and qualitatively to identify the effect of BIM as a lean management tool. Additionally, several software tools, including Revit, Navisworks, Design Review and BIM 360, were used to compare conventional and BIM-based methods.

Findings

The research findings demonstrate that utilising BIM practices improves the quality and safety of construction in Bangladesh. The “Improving the quality of construction” (RII = 0.732) achieved the highest rank in the questionnaire survey. In addition, the case study represents that the construction industry can benefit from BIM-based project management. The BIM implementation can shorten the design process by over 50% and save up to 1.5 weeks by minimising idling time. By applying BIM, it is possible to avoid a price rise of roughly 2.5% and a delay of about 11.9% of the original contract period.

Practical implications

The significance of the results goes beyond the direct advantages of the project's achievements. The successful integration of BIM as a lean management tool in Bangladesh's construction sector suggests transformative potential for the industry. The enhanced coordination and decreased errors point to a future where construction projects can achieve higher levels of precision and reliability. The improved efficiency observed implies a more sustainable and cost-effective future for construction projects in the region.

Originality/value

The research provides a unique perspective on the impact of BIM implementation on project outcomes. It includes a comprehensive survey on BIM adoption as a lean management tool, gathering real-world experiences from construction professionals in Bangladesh. The case study explores the practical implications and advantages of implementing BIM in construction projects. By comparing conventional methods with BIM-based approaches and utilising BIM software, the study contributes value to the construction sector.
Testing the relationships among involvement, sponsorship perceived fit and intention to purchase sponsors’ products: the case of esports tournament viewers
Authors: Polyakova Olga , Karagiorgos Thomas , Anagnostopoulos Christos , Alexandris Kostas
Published: June 2024

Purpose

Despite fast developments in esports sponsorship, limited research exists in the area of sponsorship evaluation in the esports context. The purpose of the present study was to test the relationships among esports involvement, sponsorship perceived fit and viewers’ intention to buy the sponsor’s products, and examine the degree to which perceived fit mediates the relationship between the involvement dimensions and intention.

Design/methodology/approach

The study draws on the theoretical model of sponsorship effects proposed by Wakefield et al. (2020) and obtained quantitative data from sampling esports viewers (n = 285). Statistical analysis was carried out in three steps. Beyond the descriptive statistics, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to assess the goodness of fit of the measurement model. The mediation analysis was performed at the end of the study.

Findings

The results supported the impact of one of the esports involvement dimensions (i.e. self-expression) on both perceived fit and esports viewers’ intentions to buy sponsors’ products. Involvement (self-expression) was found to have both direct and indirect relationships, through perceived fit, on purchase intentions. The study provided support for the associations among esports involvement dimensions, sponsorship perceived fit and purchase intentions.

Practical implications

The practitioners should first consider the involvement profile of esports viewers. The more involved viewers will be more likely to have positive perceptions about the fit between the esports tournament and the sponsor.

Originality/value

It is the first study to test a sponsorship evaluation model in the context of esports users. It does so by including a more detailed measurement of involvement (with three-dimensions) in the hypothesized model.
Assessing the impact of a safety income model as an alternative approach to universal basic income: a case study in South Korea
Authors: Park Ki Seong , Cho Gyeong Lyeob , Kim Yong Min , Hiilamo Heikki
Published: June 2024

Purpose

This case study focuses on an alternative minimum-security model, the Safety Income (SI) Model, representing a nuanced departure from both established policies and UBI. StI is a welfare system that supplements households earning below the standard median income with 50% of the difference between the standard median and their current earnings. The quantitative case study presents the set-up of SI and assesses the cost of its implementation in South Korea. By employing a computable general equilibrium model method, the study compares the impacts of SI, UBI and the existing scheme in South Korea on income disparities, labor market outcomes and Gross Domestic Product.

Design/methodology/approach

In the past decade, the Universal Basic Income (UBI) concept has gained international significant traction as a potential remedy for poverty and inequality. However, the practical implications of UBI implementation remain under extensive debate. It is unclear if UBI is an effective model for poverty alleviation.

Findings

The analyses show that SI outperforms the other two welfare systems across all studied economic indicators. SI demonstrates more substantial reductions in income inequality compared with UBI and the existing scheme, minimal impact on unemployment rates compared with other schemes and a relatively modest decrease in GDP, making it a more favorable choice for South Korea when developing the minimum-security system within the specified budget constraint.

Originality/value

This research contributes to the discourse surrounding basic income, economic security, poverty alleviation and inclusive social policies.
Alone, together: how a strategy of writing, reflecting and relating helped research students deal with isolation
Authors: Kitano Natasha , Lane Murray
Published: June 2024

Purpose

The purpose of this research is to assess the impact of the synchronous online teaching strategy on higher degree research students, particularly those dealing with isolation. The aim is to enhance their coping mechanisms and writing productivity, fostering a supportive learning environment.

Design/methodology/approach

This study employed surveys to evaluate the effectiveness of a synchronous online teaching strategy designed for Higher Degree Research students who may experience isolation. The strategy incorporated activities involving writing, reflection, and peer interaction, targeting students who prefer social and solitary learning.

Findings

The results indicate that the teaching strategy significantly benefited a majority of higher degree research students, promoting skill improvement in writing, reflection, and meaningful connections within the student community. Notably, it exhibited the strongest positive correlation with solitary learners, particularly in terms of social connection, reducing their sense of isolation.

Research limitations/implications

This research underscores the potential of tailored teaching strategies in addressing isolation among Higher Degree Research students, acknowledging limitations including reliance on surveys. The study’s findings have significance for pedagogical design in online and blended learning environments, offering strategies to combat isolation and enhance the student experience while supporting diverse learning preferences. Further investigation into different learning contexts and demographics is also warranted.

Originality/value

This research contributes to the field by demonstrating the positive impact of a synchronous online teaching strategy on higher degree research students, particularly those prone to isolation. It emphasises the value of tailored approaches in enhancing their educational experience and combating feelings of solitude.
Abusive, arrogant and exploitative? Linking despotic leadership and adaptive performance: the role of Islamic work ethics
Authors: Zia Muhammad Qamar , Ramish Muhammad Sufyan , Mushtaq Iram , Fasih Syeda Tayyaba , Naveed Muhammad
Published: June 2024

Purpose

This study aims to theoretically discuss and empirically test the mediating mechanism of psychological distress and the moderating effects of Islamic work ethics (IWE) in the relationship between despotic leadership and adaptive performance.

Design/methodology/approach

A three-wave survey was used to gather the data from middle managers and their supervisors of construction firms in Pakistan. The final sample consisted of 304 respondents and data analysis was performed through SEM analysis.

Findings

Despotic leadership enhances employees’ psychological distress which results in a negative impact on adaptive performance. In addition, IWE played a buffering role in mitigating the harmful impacts of despotic leadership on adaptive performance.

Originality/value

The study is among the pioneers that have investigated how despotic leadership impacts employees’ adaptive performance via the underlying mechanism of psychological distress through the conservation of resources and social exchange theory lens.
Digitalization and financial development contribution to the green energy transition in Malaysia: Findings from the BARDL approach
Authors: Kilinc‐Ata Nurcan , Rahman Maya Puspa
Published: June 2024

Digitalization has become a critical instrument in the struggle against pollution and has the potential to help society move toward a low‐carbon economy. However, how digitization affects the environment depends on how different economic actors collaborate and, consequently, interact with digitalization. In this regard, the current study investigates the role of digitalization in Malaysia's transition to green energy, a crucial strategy for curbing CO2 emissions and combating climate change by using the Bayesian auto‐regressive distributed lags (BARDL) approach for a period from 2000 to 2021. The research empirically demonstrates the positive impact of the digitalization sector on the transition to green energy, notably, variables related to this transition were statistically significant. The main contribution of the study to the literature is to reveal the role of digitalization in the transition to green energy. The findings also offer practical policy recommendations, supporting the development of renewable energy sources and aiding in achieving zero‐carbon targets. The empirical findings provide valuable insights for decision makers, emphasizing the importance of aligning the European Union regulations for Malaysia's successful transition to digital green energy.
Pharmacokinetic study of erlotinib in a pregnant woman with advanced non‐small cell lung cancer and observation of the effects on the child growth
Authors: Aida Yuka , Ohgami Masahiro , Mukai Yuji , Matsuyama Masashi , Obata‐Yasuoka Mana , Satoh Toyomi , Homma Masato , Sekine Ikuo , Hizawa Nobuyuki
Published: June 2024

Aims

The aim of the study is to report the clinical and pharmacological observations from a pregnant patient treated with erlotinib in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.

Methods

Maternal and neonatal blood levels and safety of erlotinib and its metabolites were evaluated. Child development was monitored for 6 years.

Results

A 31‐year‐old woman with stage IV lung adenocarcinoma with EGFR exon19 deletion began treatment with erlotinib 150 mg/day at 17 weeks of gestation. Although foetal growth retardation and oligohydramnios were observed at several times during the pregnancy, treatment was continued due to the severity of the maternal presentation, with ongoing foetal monitoring. The foetus seemed to tolerate and recover well without specific interventions. A healthy baby boy was delivered at 37 weeks gestation. The child grew and developed without any obvious issues. At last follow‐up, at age 6 years, he was attending school at a grade appropriate for his age without health or developmental problems. Blood levels of erlotinib were 397–856 ng/mL at 18–37 weeks of gestation and 1190 ng/mL at 8 weeks postpartum. The blood concentration ratios of OSI‐413‐to‐erlotinib ranged from 0.167 to 0.253 at 18–37 weeks of gestation, excluding 24 weeks, and 0.131 at 8 weeks postpartum. The maternal‐to‐foetal transfer rate of erlotinib, OSI‐420 and OSI‐413 were 24.5, 34.8 and 20.3%, respectively.

Conclusion

Erlotinib use during the second and third trimester of pregnancy did not seem to cause any untoward effects on the developing foetus, or any long‐lasting effects that could be detected during 6 years of follow‐up of the child.
Mind, brain and education—Neuromechanisms during child development
Authors: Hoferichter Frances , Raufelder Diana
Published: June 2024

Background and Aims

Educational neuroscience has emerged as an interdisciplinary field aimed at elucidating the neurobiological underpinnings of learning and educational outcomes. By synthesizing findings from diverse research endeavours, this Editorial aims to delineate the intricate interplay between neural processes and educational experiences, shedding light on the factors that shape cognitive development and learning trajectories in children.

Results

This Editorial highlights significant advancements, spanning investigations into neural mechanisms, cognitive development and educational interventions on the basis of four exemplary topics and their effects on academic learning and achievement: student's academic self‐concept, (cyber‐)bullying, reading skills/dyslexia and a growth mindset intervention. Summaries of the four empirical contributions in this special issue are presented and discussed in relation to how they provide insight into the dynamic interplay between neural mechanisms and environmental influences, underscoring the role of early experiences in sculpting brain development and shaping educational outcomes. Furthermore, the integration of neuroscientific techniques (e.g., fMRI, eye‐tracking) with educational research methodologies has provided novel insights into the neural correlates of learning processes, executive functions and socio‐emotional development during childhood.

Conclusions

In conclusion, the pivotal role of Educational Neuroscience in bridging the gap between neuroscience and education is highlighted. By elucidating the neurobiological foundations of learning, this interdisciplinary field offers valuable insights for informing evidence‐based educational practices and interventions tailored to individual learning profiles. Moving forward, continued collaboration between researchers, educators and policymakers is essential to harnessing the full potential of Educational Neuroscience in promoting cognitive growth and academic success across diverse learner populations.
The intraindividual dynamics of university students' motivation and emotions: The role of autonomy‐supportive learning climates and learning activities
Authors: Lo Meng‐Ting
Published: June 2024

Background

The motivation and emotions of students are context dependent. There are specific moments when students may find their coursework more or less motivating, resulting in stronger or milder emotional responses. Identifying factors directly controllable by teachers empowers them to effectively address challenging situations characterized by lower motivation and increased negative emotions.

Aims

We aimed to investigate how learning activities and students' perception of teaching practices fostering autonomy relate to competence and value beliefs, and emotions in the context of course participation within higher education.

Sample

Seventy‐seven Taiwanese university students provided 762 learning reports associated with their course participation experiences.

Methods

The experience sampling method (ESM) was used. Participants responded to ESM surveys on their phones for 14 days, reporting motivational beliefs, emotions and contextual characteristics of the course if they indicated active participation in a course upon receiving notifications from their phones.

Results

A significant portion of the variation is attributed to situational fluctuation, suggesting that academic emotions and competence and value beliefs vary within students across measurements. An increase in students' perception of an autonomy‐supportive learning climate correlates with higher competence beliefs, intrinsic value and positive emotions, coupled with reduced perceived costs and negative emotions. In contrast to lectures, engaging in independent hands‐on work, participating in group collaborative projects or interactive discussions appear to inspire motivation or evoke stronger emotional responses in students.

Conclusions

Teachers' teaching practices and classroom learning activities play a pivotal role in shaping students' situational motivation and emotions.
Stenosis of the colorectal anastomosis after surgery for diverticulitis: A national retrospective cohort study
Authors: Hamel Jean‐Francois , Alves Arnaud , Beyer‐Bergot Laura , Zerbib Philippe , Bridoux Valérie , Manceau Gilles , Panis Yves , Buscail Etienne , Khaoudy Iman , Gaillard Martin , Viennet Manon , Thobie Alexandre , Menahem Benjamin , Eveno Clarisse , Bonnel Catherine , Mabrut Jean‐Yves , Badic Bodgan , Godet Camille , Eid Yassine , Duchalais Emilie , Lakkis Zaher , Cotte Eddy , Laforest Anais , Defourneaux Véronique , Maggiorri Léon , Rebibo Lionel , Christou Niki , Talal Ali , Mege Diane , Aubert Mathilde , Bonnamy Cécile , Germain Adeline , Mauvais François , Tresallet Christophe , Roudie Jean , Laurent Alexis , Trilling Bertrand , Bertrand Martin , Massalou Damien , Romain Benoit , Tranchart Hadrien , Ouaissi Mehdi , Pellegrin Alexandra , Sabbagh Charles , Venara Aurélien ,   the French Surgical Association
Published: June 2024

Aim

The aim of this work was to investigate the association between early postoperative anastomotic leakage or pelvic abscess (AL/PA) and symptomatic anastomotic stenosis (SAS) in patients after surgery for left colonic diverticulitis.

Method

This is a retrospective study based on a national cohort of diverticulitis surgery patients carried out by the Association Française de Chirurgie. The assessment was performed using path analyses. The database included 7053 patients operated on for colonic diverticulitis, with surgery performed electively or in an emergency, by open access or laparoscopically. Patients were excluded from the study analysis where there was (i) right‐sided diverticulitis (the initial database included all consecutive patients operated on for colonic diverticulitis), (ii) no anastomosis was performed during the first procedure or (iii) missing information about stenosis, postoperative abscess or anastomotic leakage.

Results

Of the 4441 patients who were included in the final analysis, AL/PA occurred in 327 (4.6%) and SAS occurred in 82 (1.8%). AL/PA was a significant independent factor associated with a risk for occurrence of SAS (OR = 3.41, 95% CI = 1.75–6.66), as was the case for diverting stoma for ≥100 days (OR = 2.77, 95% CI = 1.32–5.82), while central vessel ligation proximal to the inferior mesenteric artery was associated with a reduced risk (OR = 0.41; 95% CI = 0.19–0.88). Diverting stoma created for <100 days or ≥100 days was also a factor associated with a risk for AL/PA (OR = 3.08, 95% CI = 2–4.75 and OR = 12.95, 95% CI = 9.11–18.50). Interestingly, no significant association between radiological drainage or surgical management of AL/PA and SAS could be highlighted.

Conclusion

AL/PA was an independent factor associated with the risk for SAS. The treatment of AL/PA was not associated with the occurrence of anastomotic stenosis. Diverting stoma was associated with an increased risk of both AL/PA and SAS, especially if it was left for ≥100 days. Physicians must be aware of this information in order to decide on the best course of action when creating a stoma during elective or emergency surgery.
A systematic literature review on the ICT integration in teaching and learning: Lessons for an effective integration in Tanzania
Authors: Msambwa Msafiri Mgambi , Daniel Kangwa
Published: June 2024

This study is a systematic literature review on the use of Information and communication technology (ICT) in secondary schools and how it can improve student learning outcomes, motivation, engagement, skills development, and teachers' attitudes, practices, and beliefs about teaching and learning. After the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the sample included 40 eligible studies from Scopus and Eric databases. The research questions were thematically answered, and the findings were summarised into an ICT integration framework. The analysis indicates that effective ICT integration depends on students' and teachers' motivation and attitude change. Further, it proposes that ICT integration in secondary schools should not only be aligned with the curriculum and learning objectives but should also be sustained through the maintenance of ICT tools and appropriate ICT skills development for both learners and teachers. Therefore, effective ICT integration depends largely on capacity development, which should be focused on harnessing technological knowledge with pedagogical understanding in a conducive learning environment supported by all stakeholders. It is recommended that learning institutions aim at capacity building to enable students, teachers, and other experts to identify and address challenges efficiently.
Arabic text classification based on analogical proportions
Authors: Bounhas Myriam , Elayeb Bilel , Chouigui Amina , Hussain Amir , Cambria Erik
Published: June 2024

Text classification is the process of labelling a given set of text documents with predefined classes or categories. Existing Arabic text classifiers are either applying classic Machine Learning algorithms such as k‐NN and SVM or using modern deep learning techniques. The former are assessed using small text collections and their accuracy is still subject to improvement while the latter are efficient in classifying big data collections and show limited effectiveness in classifying small corpora with a large number of categories. This paper proposes a new approach to Arabic text classification to treat small and large data collections while improving the classification rates of existing classifiers. We first demonstrate the ability of analogical proportions (AP) (statements of the form ‘x is to as is to ’), which have recently been shown to be effective in classifying ‘structured’ data, to classify ‘unstructured’ text documents requiring preprocessing. We design an analogical model to express the relationship between text documents and their real categories. Next, based on this principle, we develop two new analogical Arabic text classifiers. These rely on the idea that the category of a new document can be predicted from the categories of three others, in the training set, in case the four documents build together a ‘valid’ analogical proportion on all or on a large number of components extracted from each of them. The two proposed classifiers (denoted AATC1 and AATC2) differ mainly in terms of the keywords extracted for classification. To evaluate the proposed classifiers, we perform an extensive experimental study using five benchmark Arabic text collections with small or large sizes, namely ANT (Arabic News Texts) v2.1 and v1.1, BBC‐Arabic, CNN‐Arabic and AlKhaleej‐2004. We also compare analogical classifiers with both classical ML‐based and Deep Learning‐based classifiers. Results show that AATC2 has the best average accuracy (78.78%) over all other classifiers and the best average precision (0.77) ranked first followed by AATC1 (0.73), NB (0.73) and SVM (0.72) for the ANT corpus v2.1. Besides, AATC1 shows the best average precisions (0.88) and (0.92), respectively for the BBC‐Arabic corpus and AlKhaleej‐2004, and the best average accuracy (85.64%) for CNN‐Arabic over all other classifiers. Results demonstrate the utility of analogical proportions for text classification. In particular, the proposed analogical classifiers are shown to significantly outperform a number of existing Arabic classifiers, and in many cases, compare  favourably to the robust SVM classifier.
Student academic representation in the UK: An exploration of recruitment, training, and impacts
Authors: Winter Jennie , Turner Rebecca , Webb Oliver , Valle Luciana Dalla , Benwell Claire
Published: June 2024

Student academic representation is a staple feature in UK and international higher education. It provides a vital quality function whereby students, who are elected representatives of their programme, canvas the opinions of peers to inform quality assurance processes. In the UK, there is increasing regulatory pressure for universities and student unions to be dual owners of representation activity and much work has been done to enact this model. Nonetheless, little is known about the experiences of those serving as student representatives, despite this being a community of thousands of students across the UK, who hold an instrumental position in institutional quality assurance. We developed an instrument (SARA) to evaluate experiences of 773 active student representatives from 15 UK HE institutions. It explored key areas, including recruitment, training, working approaches and development outcomes. Data indicated low engagement in training in some key areas (e.g., representation of diverse groups and data gathering) and a narrow range of working approaches. These patterns may compromise the value of student representation both from the institutional perspective and that of individual representatives seeking to enhance their skills. Recommendations are suggested for enhancing future practice.
Lattice dynamics, Raman and IR vibrations of stable Al/Si‐containing MAB phases: An ab initio and experimental study
Authors: Lu Zhiyao , Qi Xinxin , He Xiaodong , Zhang Jinze , Fan Yun , Yin Hang , Song Guangping , Zheng Yongting , Bai Yuelei
Published: June 2024

To comprehensively understand the physical properties of the MAB phases, a systematic exploration into their lattice dynamics, Raman, and infrared vibrations is undertaken for 24 previously screened stable Al/Si‐containing MAB phases with six crystal structures using density functional theory, where Raman experiments on Cr2AlB2 and Mo2AlB2 as well as the previous work confirm the high accuracy of these calculations with an error <5%. With a strong dependence on the atomic mass and chemical bonding, all Raman‐ and infrared‐active modes for these types are identified, including the atomic motion and wavenumbers. Unlike the 222 and 512 phases, the A atoms in the 212, 314, 414, and 416 phases do not participate in Raman vibrations. Moreover, a linear relationship is found between the Raman wavenumbers of the MAB phase and m−1/2, where m is the mass of primary vibrating atoms. Furthermore, the high coefficient of certainty (>0.90) underscores the robust explanatory power of m−1/2 for the vibrational wavenumber.
Leading care close to the patient in community home care for older persons: A lifeworld hermeneutic study from nurses' perspectives
Authors: Claesson Maria , Ljungblad Cecilia , Lindberg Elisabeth
Published: June 2024

Aim

To explain and understand leading care close to older persons in community home care from the perspective of registered nurses (RNs).

Background

Leading care close to older persons in home care is an overlooked and not well‐described phenomenon. In home care, specific demands are placed on the registered nurse, as responsible for leading care guided by the older person's expectations and desires.

Design

A reflective lifeworld hermeneutic approach grounded in the philosophy of phenomenology and hermeneutics. The study followed the COREQ checklist.

Methods

Individual interviews were conducted with nine RNs working in community home care in a community in western Sweden. The data were analysed with a lifeworld hermeneutic approach.

Results

The findings present four partially interpreted themes: leading with respect in a shared space, leadership that involves existential questions of life, balancing responsibility enables preservation of autonomy and challenges in maintaining a patient perspective. The partially interpreted themes conclude in a main interpretation: The patient perspective as an anchor when balancing responsibility for another person in an existential vulnerability of life.

Conclusion

Leading care means being both close to the patient and at a distance when caring is performed through the hands of others. Ethical demands are placed on RNs as they encounter the vulnerability of the older person.

Relevance to Clinical Practice

The findings can contribute to a greater understanding of the meaning of RNs as leaders and may have an impact for decision makers and policies to create conditions for leadership that contributes to dignified care for older persons in community home care.

Patient of Public Contribution

Registered nurses working in community home care participated in data collection.
Which leadership style do more narcissistic subordinates prefer in supervisors?
Authors: Eck Jennifer , Schoel Christiane , Sedikides Constantine , Gebauer Jochen E. , Stahlberg Dagmar
Published: June 2024

Background and Objective

Subordinates in Western cultures generally prefer supervisors with a democratic rather than autocratic leadership style. It is unclear, however, whether more narcissistic subordinates share or challenge this prodemocratic default attitude. On the one hand, more narcissistic individuals strive for power and thus may favor a democratic supervisor, who grants them power through participation. On the other hand, similarity attracts and, thus, more narcissistic subordinates may favor an autocratic supervisor, who exhibits the same leadership style that they would adopt in a leadership position.

Method

Four studies (Ntotal = 1284) tested these competing hypotheses with two narcissism dimensions: admiration and rivalry. Participants indicated the leadership style they generally prefer in a supervisor (Study 1), rated their own supervisor's leadership style (Study 2a: individual ratings; Study 2b: team ratings), and evaluated profiles of democratic and autocratic supervisors (Study 3).

Results

We found a significantly weaker prodemocratic default attitude among more narcissistic subordinates: Subordinates' narcissism was negatively related to endorsement of democratic supervisors and positively related to endorsement of autocratic supervisors. Those relations were mostly driven by narcissistic rivalry rather than narcissistic admiration.

Conclusion

The results help clarify the narcissistic personality and, in particular, how more narcissistic subordinates prefer to be led.
hespdiv: an R package for spatially constrained, hierarchical and contiguous regionalization in palaeobiogeography
Authors: Daumantas Liudas , Spiridonov Andrej
Published: June 2024

The objective determination of boundaries of bioregions is a nontrivial problem. Here we present a new method family, HespDiv, and an algorithm for its implementation in a new R package: hespdiv. The hespdiv algorithm performs iterative hierarchical nonlinear spatial subdivisions of taxic data into topologically contiguous geographic regions. Bioregions obtained in this way can be viewed as realistic and causally important entities belonging to eco‐genealogical Bretskyan hierarchy. The possibilities of the hespdiv algorithm are successfully demonstrated on the Miocene mammal data from the contiguous United States, where a hierarchical set of bioregions was determined. The algorithm works in a decision‐tree‐like manner by generating multiple split‐lines, that each subdivide a study area and data into two parts per iteration per region. The performance of each split‐line is measured using a combination of data generalization and comparison functions that can be custom made or selected from pre‐set subdivision methods. In each iteration, the best split‐line is used to produce a subdivision, until no more adequate split‐lines are found. The process results in a hierarchy of subdivisions of distribution of taxonomic occurrences in space. Benefits of hespdiv include the delineation of spatially contiguous clusters, flexibility, and unique representations of spatial hierarchy tree. The package is shown to be effective in determining significant contiguous spatial structures of biota, so called geobiomes, in sufficiently sampled time intervals and regions. The flexibility and ease to use of the approach allows its application to the whole range of palaeo‐variables and environmental proxies.
Genome‐wide expression quantitative trait locus analysis reveals silk‐preferential gene regulatory network in maize
Authors: Wang Xiaoli , Lu Jiawen , Han Mingfang , Wang Zheyuan , Zhang Hongwei , Liu Yunjun , Zhou Peng , Fu Junjie , Xie Yuxin
Published: June 2024

Silk of maize (Zea mays L.) contains diverse metabolites with complicated structures and functions, making it a great challenge to explore the mechanisms of metabolic regulation. Genome‐wide identification of silk‐preferential genes and investigation of their expression regulation provide an opportunity to reveal the regulatory networks of metabolism. Here, we applied the expression quantitative trait locus (eQTL) mapping on a maize natural population to explore the regulation of gene expression in unpollinated silk of maize. We obtained 3,985 silk‐preferential genes that were specifically or preferentially expressed in silk using our population. Silk‐preferential genes showed more obvious expression variations compared with broadly expressed genes that were ubiquitously expressed in most tissues. We found that trans‐eQTL regulation played a more important role for silk‐preferential genes compared to the broadly expressed genes. The relationship between 38 transcription factors and 85 target genes, including silk‐preferential genes, were detected. Finally, we constructed a transcriptional regulatory network around the silk‐preferential gene Bx10, which was proposed to be associated with response to abiotic stress and biotic stress. Taken together, this study deepened our understanding of transcriptome variation in maize silk and the expression regulation of silk‐preferential genes, enhancing the investigation of regulatory networks on metabolic pathways.
Leaf morphology related genes revealed by integrating Pan‐transcriptome, GWAS and eQTL analyses in a Liriodendron population
Authors: Wu Hainan , Liu Xiao , Zong Yaxian , Yang Lichun , Wang Jing , Tong Chunfa , Li Huogen
Published: June 2024

Leaf plays an indispensable role in plant development and growth. Although many known genes related to leaf morphology development have been identified, elucidating the complex genetic basis of leaf morphological traits remains a challenge. Liriodendron plants are common ornamental trees due to their unique leaf shapes, while the molecular mechanism underlying Liriodendron leaf morphogenesis has remained unknown. Herein, we firstly constructed a population‐level pan‐transcriptome of Liriodendron from 81 accessions to explore the expression presence or absence variations (ePAVs), global expression differences at the population level, as well as differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between the Liriodendron chinense and Liriodendron tulipifera accessions. Subsequently, we integrated a genome‐wide association study (GWAS), expression quantitative trait loci (eQTL), and transcriptome‐wide association study (TWAS) to identify candidate genes related to leaf morphology. Through GWAS analysis, we identified 18 and 17 significant allelic loci in the leaf size and leaf shape modules, respectively. In addition, we discerned 16 candidate genes in relation to leaf morphological traits via TWAS. Further, integrating the co‐localization results of GWAS and eQTL, we determined two regulatory hotspot regions, hot88 and hot758, related to leaf size and leaf shape, respectively. Finally, co‐expression analysis, eQTL, and linkage mapping together demonstrated that Lchi_4g10795 regulate their own expression levels through cis‐eQTL to affect the expression of downstream genes and cooperatively participate in the development of Liriodendron leaf morphology. These findings will improve our understanding of the molecular regulatory mechanism of Liriodendron leaf morphogenesis and will also accelerate molecular breeding of Liriodendron.
Land ownership and nutrition in Nepal
Authors: Tiwari Manda
Published: June 2024

This paper provides empirical evidence on the relationship between women's land ownership and nutritional outcomes in Nepal. Using three waves of the Nepal Demographic and Health Survey and employing a bounding technique by Oster, I estimate bounded treatment effects of land ownership. The results show that women's land ownership is associated with a reduction in the incidence of childhood underweight and stunting and an increase in women's body mass index. Additionally, I find the selection on unobservable characteristics has to be larger than the selection on observable characteristics to drive these estimates to zero, suggesting that land ownership credibly improves nutritional outcomes. Furthermore, heterogeneous results show that the negative association between land ownership and childhood nutritional status is more prominent in male children and children from the Brahmin caste. Similarly, the negative relationship between land ownership and underweight in women is more pronounced in women employed in agriculture and rural areas. While I argue that landownership improves nutrition, these estimates are sensitive to the assumptions made.
Evaluation of the correlation of serological and intradermal allergen testing with clinical history in 29 dogs with atopic dermatitis
Authors: Chong Eric , Austel Michaela , Banovic Frane
Published: June 2024

Background

Limited information exists about the correlation between clinical history and positive serum (SAT) and intradermal allergen test (IDAT) results in atopic dogs.

Objectives

To evaluate the correlation between clinical history and SAT/IDAT results in atopic dogs.

Animals

Twenty‐nine client‐owned dogs with nonseasonal atopic dermatitis with or without seasonal exacerbation were enrolled.

Materials and Methods

IDAT, SAT (immunoglobulin (Ig)M antibody capture enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay [MacELISA] with bromelain CCD inhibitor) and clinical information collected in a questionnaire regarding seasonal variations in pruritus affecting the dogs were performed on the same day. Two independent investigators (Inv A and Inv B) recorded IDAT results.

Results

The kappa coefficients agreement for positive IDAT scores between Inv A and B was substantial. The agreement between IDAT and SAT results at different ELISA absorbance units (EAU) cut‐offs (>79 and ≥300) was slight and fair for both investigators, respectively. A higher agreement was observed between IDAT and SAT (≥300 EAU) than between IDAT and SAT (>79 EAU) with the exception of mite and flea allergens. There was a statistically significant association between clinical history and positive IDAT results for seasonal allergens (Inv A and Inv B, p = 0.016). There was no significance between positive SAT results and clinical history. Five (IDAT) and 12 of 13 (SAT) atopic dogs without clinical seasonal exacerbation showed positive results for seasonal allergens.

Conclusions and Clinical Relevance

The agreement between IDAT and SAT ≥300 EAU results was fair and the agreement between IDAT and SAT >79 EAU results was slight for all allergens. Only positive IDAT results significantly correlated with clinical history.
A new antshrike (Aves: Thamnophilidae) endemic to the Caatinga and the role of climate oscillations and drainage shift in shaping cryptic diversity of Neotropical seasonal dry forests
Authors: Cerqueira Pablo , Gonçalves Gabriela R. , Quaresma Tânia F. , Silva Marcelo , Pichorim Mauro , Aleixo Alexandre
Published: June 2024

The Caatinga is the largest patch of Seasonal Dry Tropical Forest in the Neotropics, located in northeastern Brazil and characterized mainly by deciduous vegetation and extreme rainfall seasonality. It has historically been treated as a biologically impoverished domain, but recent studies uncovered new diversification patterns and several new taxa of frogs, mammals, insects, and fishes. Here we employed a dense sampling regime to evaluate whether the São Francisco River (SFR) would have promoted genetic diversification and fixed phenotypic differences and how Quaternary climatic oscillations shaped distribution and population sizes in a Caatinga endemic species, the Silvery‐cheeked Antshrike (Sakesphoroides cristatus). We adopted an integrative approach using multilocus genetic, plumage, vocal data, and ecological niche modelling (ENM) to characterize evolutionary units and niche suitability in past scenarios. We recovered strong genetic structure across the SFR that was congruent with plumage and vocal variation, revealing a yet undescribed species named herein as Sakesphoroides niedeguidonae, sp. nov. (urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act:2B9FC637‐008A‐4E9A‐B92B‐69ED7FE23823s). The splitting time estimated between the newly described species and S. cristatus is consistent with the establishment of the modern course of SFR, with a more recent course shift apparently promoting the secondary contact between the two species in the Raso da Catarina region. After their split, both species experienced increases in population sizes and range sizes at similar times during the Last Glacial Maximum. We expect other Caatinga avian endemic lineages to show similar patterns of genetic differentiation across the SFR that were enhanced by Quaternary climatic oscillations.
Experiencias migratorias de familias de asentamiento urbano paraguayo en disputa con el capital inmobiliario
Authors: Pereira Cardozo Hugo Javier , Paredes Brítez Olga , Solís Haydeé , Molina Alcides
Published: June 2024

La investigación cuyos resultados se presentan en este artículo tuvo como objetivo analizar la trayectoria y experiencia migratoria de familias residentes de una comunidad urbana asentada en el área metropolitana de Asunción, Corumba Kue, cuyos residentes temen ser expulsados como consecuencia de la modernización urbana de su territorio, impulsada por un emprendimiento turístico de gran envergadura. El estudio se basó en un diseño metodológico mixto. Casi el 70% de los pobladores actuales migró al lugar en el que se encuentra la comunidad en la última década, producto de la presión por el alto costo del alquiler de viviendas, las mudanzas constantes y otras realidades que revelan la condición de ocupación insegura en la que vivían y que les impulsó a buscar mejores condiciones de habitabilidad que podrían perder nuevamente.