bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Table S1 from Zinc-alpha-2-glycoprotein Secreted by Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Promotes Peritumoral Fibrosis
Authors: Verma Surbhi , Giagnocavo Stephanie D. , Curtin Meghan C. , Arumugam Menusha , Osburn-Staker Sandra M. , Wang Guoying , Atkinson Aaron , Nix David A. , Lum David H. , Cox James E. , Hilgendorf Keren I.
Published: September 2024

Supplemental Table 1: Primers used
Figure S5 from Zinc-alpha-2-glycoprotein Secreted by Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Promotes Peritumoral Fibrosis
Authors: Verma Surbhi , Giagnocavo Stephanie D. , Curtin Meghan C. , Arumugam Menusha , Osburn-Staker Sandra M. , Wang Guoying , Atkinson Aaron , Nix David A. , Lum David H. , Cox James E. , Hilgendorf Keren I.
Published: September 2024

Supplemental Figure and Figure Legend 5
Figure S3 from Zinc-alpha-2-glycoprotein Secreted by Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Promotes Peritumoral Fibrosis
Authors: Verma Surbhi , Giagnocavo Stephanie D. , Curtin Meghan C. , Arumugam Menusha , Osburn-Staker Sandra M. , Wang Guoying , Atkinson Aaron , Nix David A. , Lum David H. , Cox James E. , Hilgendorf Keren I.
Published: September 2024

Supplemental Figure and Figure Legend 3
Figure S1 from Zinc-alpha-2-glycoprotein Secreted by Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Promotes Peritumoral Fibrosis
Authors: Verma Surbhi , Giagnocavo Stephanie D. , Curtin Meghan C. , Arumugam Menusha , Osburn-Staker Sandra M. , Wang Guoying , Atkinson Aaron , Nix David A. , Lum David H. , Cox James E. , Hilgendorf Keren I.
Published: September 2024

Supplemental Figure and Figure Legend 1
Supplementary Table S1 from p300 KAT Regulates SOX10 Stability and Function in Human Melanoma
Authors: Waddell Aaron , Grbic Nicole , Leibowitz Kassidy , Wyant William Austin , Choudhury Sabah , Park Kihyun , Collard Marianne , Cole Philip A. , Alani Rhoda M.
Published: September 2024

EP300 amplification frequencies in several acral melanoma datasets.
Supplementary Figure S7 from p300 KAT Regulates SOX10 Stability and Function in Human Melanoma
Authors: Waddell Aaron , Grbic Nicole , Leibowitz Kassidy , Wyant William Austin , Choudhury Sabah , Park Kihyun , Collard Marianne , Cole Philip A. , Alani Rhoda M.
Published: September 2024

This figure illustrates the acetylation sites in SOX10 and how SOX10 protein but not mRNA levels decrease with p300 inhibition.
Supplementary Figure S5 from p300 KAT Regulates SOX10 Stability and Function in Human Melanoma
Authors: Waddell Aaron , Grbic Nicole , Leibowitz Kassidy , Wyant William Austin , Choudhury Sabah , Park Kihyun , Collard Marianne , Cole Philip A. , Alani Rhoda M.
Published: September 2024

This figure illustrates the correlation between p300 inhibition and subsequent downregulation of gene expression in SOX10-activated genes
Supplementary Figure S3 from p300 KAT Regulates SOX10 Stability and Function in Human Melanoma
Authors: Waddell Aaron , Grbic Nicole , Leibowitz Kassidy , Wyant William Austin , Choudhury Sabah , Park Kihyun , Collard Marianne , Cole Philip A. , Alani Rhoda M.
Published: September 2024

This figure illustrates the melanocytic cluster of genes located at human chromosome 22q13.1 and 22q13.2
Supplementary Figure 2 from A Kinome-Wide Synthetic Lethal CRISPR/Cas9 Screen Reveals That mTOR Inhibition Prevents Adaptive Resistance to CDK4/CDK6 Blockade in HNSCC
Authors: Goto Yusuke , Koshizuka Keiichi , Ando Toshinori , Izumi Hiroki , Wu Xingyu , Sato Kuniaki , Ishikawa Tomohiko , Ford Kyle , Feng Xiaodong , Wang Zhiyong , Arang Nadia , Allevato Michael M. , Kishore Ayush , Mali Prashant , Gutkind J. Silvio
Published: September 2024

Combination of INK128 and palbociclib showed strong synergism in HNSCC cells in vitro
Supplementary Figure 1 from A Kinome-Wide Synthetic Lethal CRISPR/Cas9 Screen Reveals That mTOR Inhibition Prevents Adaptive Resistance to CDK4/CDK6 Blockade in HNSCC
Authors: Goto Yusuke , Koshizuka Keiichi , Ando Toshinori , Izumi Hiroki , Wu Xingyu , Sato Kuniaki , Ishikawa Tomohiko , Ford Kyle , Feng Xiaodong , Wang Zhiyong , Arang Nadia , Allevato Michael M. , Kishore Ayush , Mali Prashant , Gutkind J. Silvio
Published: September 2024

CRISPR screening identified cell cycle pathway as synthetic lethal pathway for mTORi in HNSCC
Supplementary Figure S1 from p300 KAT Regulates SOX10 Stability and Function in Human Melanoma
Authors: Waddell Aaron , Grbic Nicole , Leibowitz Kassidy , Wyant William Austin , Choudhury Sabah , Park Kihyun , Collard Marianne , Cole Philip A. , Alani Rhoda M.
Published: September 2024

This figure shows the correlation between EP300 and SOX10 gene copy numbers versus protein expression in melanoma cell lines as well as associations between PAK1 and GAB2 that do not correlate with EP300 or SOX10 gene copy numbers in melanoma cell lines.
Table S8 from p53R172H and p53R245W Hotspot Mutations Drive Distinct Transcriptomes in Mouse Mammary Tumors Through a Convergent Transcriptional Mediator
Authors: McDaniel Joy M. , Morrissey Rhiannon L. , Dibra Denada , Patel Lalit R. , Xiong Shunbin , Zhang Yun , Chau Gilda P. , Su Xiaoping , Qi Yuan , El-Naggar Adel K. , Lozano Guillermina
Published: September 2024

MEME motif enrichment analysis results summarizing transcription factor motifs significantly enriched in the promoters of significantly upregulated genes of human breast tumors (from METABRIC Consortium) harboring a TP53R175H or TP53R248Q/W mutation.
Table S5 from p53R172H and p53R245W Hotspot Mutations Drive Distinct Transcriptomes in Mouse Mammary Tumors Through a Convergent Transcriptional Mediator
Authors: McDaniel Joy M. , Morrissey Rhiannon L. , Dibra Denada , Patel Lalit R. , Xiong Shunbin , Zhang Yun , Chau Gilda P. , Su Xiaoping , Qi Yuan , El-Naggar Adel K. , Lozano Guillermina
Published: September 2024

Summary of Hallmarks enriched in MaP-/- mammary tumors compared ompared to MaPR245W/- mammary tumors.
Current Advances in Computerized Cognitive Assessment for Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in Older Adults: A Systematic Review
Authors: Henkel Cornelia , Seibert Susan , Nichols Widmann Catherine
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Timely detection of cognitive impairment such as mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia is pivotal in initiating early interventions to improve patients’ quality of life. Conventional paper-pencil tests, though common, have limited sensitivity in detecting subtle cognitive changes. Computerized assessments offer promising alternatives, overcoming time and manual scoring constraints while potentially providing greater sensitivity. Methods: A literature search yielded 26 eligible articles (2020–2023). The articles were reviewed according to PRISMA guidelines, and the computerized tools were categorized by diagnostic outcome (MCI, dementia, combined). Results: The subjects included in the studies were aged 55–77 years. The overall gender distribution comprised 60% females and 40% males. The sample sizes varied considerably from 22 to 4,486. Convergent validity assessments in 20 studies demonstrated strong positive correlations with traditional tests. Overall classification accuracy in detecting MCI or dementia, distinguishing from normal cognition (NC), reached up to 91%. Impressively, 46% of the studies received high-quality ratings, underscoring the reliability and validity of the findings. Conclusion: The review highlights the advancements in computerized cognitive assessments for assessing MCI and dementia. This shift toward technology-based assessments could enhance detection capabilities and facilitate timely interventions for better patient outcomes.
Adoption of CKD-EPI (2021) for Glomerular Filtration Rate Estimation: Implications for UK Practice
Authors: Roy Reuben , Raman Maharajan , Dark Paul M. , Kalra Philip A. , Green Darren
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Recommendations to move to a race-free estimating equation for glomerular filtration rate (GFR) have gained increasing prominence since 2021. We wished to determine the impact of any future adoption upon the chronic kidney disease (CKD) patient population of a large teaching hospital, with a population breakdown largely similar to that of England as a whole. Methods: We compared four estimating equations (Modification of Diet in Renal Disease [MDRD], CKD-EPI [2009], CKD-EPI [2021], and European Kidney Function Consortium [EKFC]) using the Bland-Altman method. Bias and precision were calculated (in both figures and percentages) for all patients with CKD and specific subgroups determined by age, ethnic group, CKD stage, and sex. CKD stage was assessed using all four equations. Results: All equations studied had a positive bias in South Asian patients and a negative bias in black patients compared to CKD-EPI (2021). Similarly, there was a positive bias in white patients across all equations studied. Comparing CKD-EPI (2009) and EKFC, this positive bias increased as patients aged; the opposite was seen with MDRD. Between 10% and 28% of patients in our dataset changed their CKD staging depending upon the estimating equation used. Discussion: Our work confirms previous findings that the MDRD equation overestimates estimated GFR (eGFR) in South Asians and underestimates eGFR in blacks. The alternative equations also demonstrated similar bias. This may, in part, explain the health inequalities seen in ethnic minority patients in the UK. Applying our findings to the UK CKD population as a whole would result in anywhere from 260,000 to 730,000 patients having their CKD stage reclassified, which in turn will impact secondary care services.
Cone Beam Computed Tomography-Guided Navigation Bronchoscopy with Augmented Fluoroscopy for the Diagnosis of Peripheral Pulmonary Nodules: A Step-by-Step Guide
Authors: Beyaz Ferhat , Verhoeven Roel L.J. , Hoogerwerf Nico , Mourisse Jo M.J. , van der Heijden Erik H.F.M.
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Cone beam computed tomography-guided navigation bronchoscopy (CBCT-NB) with augmented fluoroscopy (AF) guidance represents a minimally invasive endobronchial technique for diagnosing small, peripheral pulmonary lesions. This approach is characterized by its high diagnostic accuracy and low complication risk. Current pilot trials are exploring the application of localized therapies using this innovative approach. This report aims to provide a detailed procedural guide for performing CBCT-NB with AF guidance as the only tool for navigation and image guided biopsy. Methods: We outline the procedural steps involved in the CBCT-NB procedure for diagnosing peripheral pulmonary lesions, supported by specific intra-procedural clinical video footage. The steps include (1) preprocedural considerations, (2) a detailed procedural workflow encompassing navigation to the target lesion, (3) position confirmation and tissue acquisition, and (4) postprocedural follow-up. Conclusion: CBCT-NB with AF guidance is a safe and precise stand-alone navigation modality that offers high-resolution real-time 3D imaging, enhancing the diagnosis and potential treatment of peripheral pulmonary nodules.
“Os véi dizia”: sabedoria, velhice e juventude nas tiras Ensinamentos Lídicos
Authors: Novaes Allan Macedo de , Carmo Felipe Silva
Published: September 2024

It presents an autobiographical experience report on the creation of the digital comic strips Ensinamentos Lídicos, focusing on the themes of wisdom, oldness, and youth. To this end, the text presents a brief introduction to studies in Wisdom Literature, with an emphasis on the “proverb,” elaborating on the presence of the young and the old in wisdom didactics. In this manner, it is evident that the comic strips prioritize the various stages of life, underscoring the significance of both the master-speaker and the listener-learner in the dissemination of wisdom knowledge. Additionally, the comic strips propose the potential for transformation of the conventional master-learner dynamic, wherein the foolish may teach, and the wise may learn. Consequently, it can be posited that Ensinamentos Lídicos were designed to serve as both an example of wisdom tradition and an illustration of the subversion of the conventional wisdom didactic logic.
Determination of population stock units of Portunus sanguinolentus (Herbst, 1783) as a non-target species (secondary species) using Truss Network Analysis on Madura Island
Authors: Astuti Anggini F. , Ismet Meutia S. , Zamani Neviaty P. , Madduppa Hawis H.
Published: September 2024

The blue swimming crab is one of the fishery commodities that constitute the major component of Indonesia’s third highest export products after shrimp and fish. The slightly expensive crabs in the market include Portunus pelagicus, which is commonly found in Indonesia alongside Portunus sanguinolentus. However, P. sanguinolentus is considered a secondary species due to the lower catch numbers in the country, specifically on Madura Island. The research about this particular crab is still very limited and the importance of information on secondary species stock units is to restore degraded ecosystems through appropriate programmes. Truss Network Analysis (TNA) was applied to measure the crab’s morphometric characteristics. The Kruskal–Wallis test, cluster analysis, and discriminant analysis were the statistical methods used to identify the stock units. The results showed different characteristics of swimming crabs in four locations on Madura Island, namely in the Bangkalan, Sampang, Pamekasan, and Sumenep Regencies. These indicated that different characteristics exist in male crabs found in Bangkalan, Sumenep, and Sampang, which have the highest level of similarity. In contrast, the females formed two clusters consisting of the groups Sampang and Sumenep, as well as Bangkalan and Pamekasan. The group differences show the potential of all crabs in the four locations to have more than one stock unit, hence their management needs to be differentiated.
A long-term capture-mark-recapture survey of the European lobster, Homarus gammarus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Decapoda, Nephropidae) at Aguda’s Beach in north Portugal
Authors: Weber Mike , Pinho Ruben
Published: September 2024

The European lobster population on Aguda’s Beach was studied between 2006 and 2023 through an annual capture-mark-recapture survey. The primary objective was to assess the abundance, sex ratio, and growth of lobsters, serving as a basis for future investigations on population density, survival, migration, and site fidelity. In the 18-years sampling period, 5 traps were set on 892 fishing days, from May and September each year, resulting in the capture of 320 lobsters in an experimental fishing area covering approximately 0.4 km2, off Aguda’s Beach. The catch rate of the experimental fishery varied from 0.01 to 0.15 lobsters per trap, with an overall mean of 0.07 animals per trap. To augment the number of tagged individuals for the survey, 397 lobsters were obtained over the years from the local commercial fishery, which operated in an area approximately 10 times as large as the experimental fishing area. Out of the total number of 717 lobsters, 512 specimens were marked and released in the experimental fishing area. Between 2009 and 2022, 31 males and 15 females were caught again, resulting in a mean recapture rate of 8.9%. The maximum time a lobster spent at sea before being recaptured was 11.9 years, while the minimum was 2 months. Over the 18-year survey period, the mean absolute growth rate of 46 recaptured lobsters was 467 ± 33 g SE (standard error) and 3.3 ± 0.2 cm CL (carapace length) per year. Males achieved an average rate of 509 ± 38 g and 3.1 ± 0.3 cm CL, while females presented a rate of 379 ± 58 g and 3.6 ± 0.3 cm CL.

The findings of this long-term survey did not support a decline in the lobster population at Aguda’s Beach over time, what might be attributed to the decrease of the commercial fishing activity. Additionally, the population also seemed to exhibit a certain mobility, as evidenced by reduced recapture rates in recent years. The range of annual growth rates indicated a diverse composition of the population, with male lobsters exhibiting growth patterns similar to females but revealing greater activity, which led to recapture rates nearly twice as high.
The comparison of morphological characters, ovarian histology and gene expression levels between intersex and normal Eriocheir sinensis (Decapoda, Varunidae)
Authors: Lu Wentao , Aamoum Oussama , Feng Tianyi , Mo Nan , Han Rui , Shao Shucheng , Cui Zhaoxia
Published: September 2024

This study explores the primary characteristics of intersexuality in Eriocheir sinensis in aquacultural environments. We employed a variety of research methods, including morphological observations, histological analysis, transcriptome analysis, and 3D reconstruction techniques, to comprehensively examine the phenomenon of intersexuality in this species. Our findings indicate that most intersex E. sinensis in aquaculture may be genetically female crabs undergoing masculinization processes. These crabs exhibit a combination of both external and internal sexual characteristics, with the extent of intersexuality varying among individuals. While these intersex crabs may engage in normal mating behaviour, the structures of their abnormal internal reproductive system may impede proper fertilization, ovulation, or egg production. Additionally, we found that the androgenic gland (AG) in intersex crabs did not inhibit ovarian development. Our study provides insights into the potential mechanisms underlying intersex occurrence in E. sinensis and contributes to the improvement of aquaculture practices, a reduction in the incidence of intersex crabs, and the safeguarding of consumer health.
A new species of Pseudodiaptomus (Copepoda, Calanoida, Pseudodiaptomidae) from the coastal waters of northern Taiwan with notes on co-occurring and previously recorded species
Authors: Nishida Shuhei , Machida Ryuji , Hwang Jiang-Shiou
Published: September 2024

We investigated the species diversity of the demersal copepod genus Pseudodiaptomus in the coastal waters of northern Taiwan, and recorded four species new to Taiwanese waters: P. echinatus n. sp., P. ishigakiensis Nishida, 1985, P. philippinensis Walter, 1986, and P. zhengi Wang & Guo, 2019. Pseudodiaptomus echinatus n. sp. is distinguished from the allied species P. serricaudatus (Scott T., 1894) by the female genital double-somite, which is laterally swollen and of subequal length and width, and the male fifth leg, the right endopod of which is oval with a row of spinules increasing in size toward the tip, and the first exopod segment of which has a distomedial digitiform process with rounded tip. In addition, out of the 11 nominal species previously recorded from Taiwanese waters, we found only three species (P. annandalei Sewell, 1919, P. bispinosus Walter, 1984, P. trihamatus Wright, 1937). We were unable to confirm the presence of P. forbesi (Poppe & Richard, 1890), P. incisus Shen & Lee, 1963, P. inopinus Burckhardt, 1913, P. marinus Sato, 1913, P. pacificus Walter, 1986, P. penicillus Li & Huang, 1984, P. poplesia (Shen, 1955), and P. serricaudatus (T. Scott, 1894) by a critical review of available literature based on morphology, locality, habitat, etc. In this regard, it is necessary for a future study to try to verify the presence of these eight species in Taiwanese waters.
Nutrient absorption and storage roles of hepatopancreas, gills, and muscles during moulting in Macrobrachium nipponense (Decapoda, Caridea, Palaemonidae): insights into phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium dynamics
Authors: Zheng Xirui , Zhao Weihong , Zhang Honglei , Liu Xingyu , Zhang Yuxia , Mao Airong , Gao Zhigang
Published: September 2024

Phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium are pivotal elements in the exoskeleton of crustaceans, playing a crucial role in the moulting stages. As crustaceans cannot synthesize these nutrients, their acquisition relies on external sources, with tissues such as the hepatopancreas and gills actively participating in this process. Studying changes in phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium concentrations in these tissues is essential for a comprehensive understanding of their role in nutrient absorption during the moulting stages. The hepatopancreas, gills, muscles, and carapace of Macrobrachium nipponense (De Haan, 1849) were taken from the premoult, postmoult, and intermoult stages to study the changes in phosphorus, calcium and magnesium contents in the hepatopancreas, gills, muscles, and carapace during the moulting process of M. nipponense. Three parallel experiments were measured in each stage, and 10-20 prawns were mixed for each stage. Phosphorus content per tissue unit weight was measured using the vanadium-molybdenum yellow colorimetric method, and calcium and magnesium content per unit weight of tissue were measured using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Phosphorus in the hepatopancreas and gills increased significantly from the premoult stage to the postmoult stage (), and magnesium also showed the same trend. Calcium in the hepatopancreas was significantly highest in the premoult phase, whereas phosphorus was significantly highest in the postmoult stage (). The hepatopancreas Ca/P ratio decreased significantly before and after moulting, while it increased significantly in the gills (). The results show that the hepatopancreas and gills are the main tissues that absorb phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium. The hepatopancreas absorbs and stores calcium earlier than phosphorus. The changes in the Ca/P ratio of the hepatopancreas and gills found that M. nipponense consumes more phosphorus than calcium during moulting and growth, and the gills have a better ability to absorb calcium than phosphorus.
Phylogenetic placement of the Neotropical endemic genus Hydrodessus J. Balfour-Browne, 1953 (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae) based on larval morphology
Authors: Benetti Cesar J. , Michat Mariano C. , Alarie Yves , Hamada Neusa
Published: September 2024

The phylogenetic relationships of members of the hydroporine tribe Bidessini (and particularly of the Neotropical endemic genus Hydrodessus J. Balfour-Browne, 1953) are investigated based on a cladistic analysis of larval characteristics, including 26 Hydroporinae species in 25 genera. For this purpose, the larvae of Hydrodessus latotibialis Miller, 2016 are described for the first time including detailed morphometric and chaetotaxic analyses of the cephalic capsule, head appendages, legs, last abdominal segment and urogomphi. Larval morphology supports a monophyletic origin of the Bidessini based on the absence of the primary pore ABc, a unique feature within Hydroporinae. Hydrodessus was recovered as sister to other Bidessini studied, being characterized by several unique character states. This result supports a previous hypothesis of a basal position of this genus within Bidessini based on adult characters. The presence of natatory setae on femur, tibia and tarsus could represent an adaption to life in lotic environments.
The Role of Parliament in Times of Constitutional Crisis – The Case Study of Poland
Authors: Milczarek Ewa
Published: September 2024

The article analyses the role of parliament in the face of a constitutional crisis, drawing on Poland’s experience from 2015–2023. The issue discussed focuses on the impact of changes to the judiciary and other key democratic institutions, which have resulted in Poland being perceived as a state with illiberal constitutionalism or authoritarian populism. The article emphasises the importance of analysing patterns and scenarios of constitutional crisis, pointing to the ‘avalanche effect’ whereby changes in one country can affect other countries in the region. The paper focuses on the role of the parliament as a key democratic body responding to difficult challenges and attempts to curb violations of the rule of law in Poland. The research objective is to analyse the constitutional mechanisms conducive to the protection of the rule of law during periods of populist rule, and by analysing these aspects, the paper contributes to the debate on the condition of contemporary parliamentarism.
Trace and Minor Element Analysis of Azurite Blues in Fine Arts: Possibilities and Limitations in Provenance Studies
Authors: Hradil David , Čermáková Zdeňka , Hradilová Janka , Bezdička Petr , Míková Jitka
Published: September 2024

Azurite, a historical blue mineral pigment, has previously been described to contain certain elemental impurities. These may originate from host rocks, vein fillings, or the primary copper ore mineralization. In this study, azurites (and also green malachites) from three important Central European deposits with a potential of being exploited for pigment usage already in the Middle Ages have been studied, together with azurite from Chessy, France, with a different geological setting. Using electron probe microanalysis and, more importantly, laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy for trace elemental analysis, several indicators were pinpointed as important for provenance: characteristic elemental fingerprint of the deposit, e.g., elevated lead (Pb) in combination with rare earth elements, may be combined with zinc (Zn)/arsenic (As) ratio (indicating sources of excess Zn in the primary deposit) and the overall amount of metal impurities (suggesting the source mineral of copper for azurite formation). In addition, malachites from the same deposits were found to preferentially incorporate primary ore metal elements as well as Cd, Mg, Mn, or U. Therefore, if azurite pigment contains an elevated amount of malachite as an impurity, it may significantly influence the overall elemental composition. The results obtained on geological samples were applied to two micro-samples of works of art containing azurite-rich layers originating from the 13th–14th and 16th centuries. It was shown that it is highly beneficial to focus on the overall trace elemental composition of the paint layer and not on the admixed mineral grains, as their presence, especially in minute micro-samples, is largely accidental and thus not representative. Although a higher number of samples need to be studied in the future, the newly described criteria made it possible to exclude some of the localities of the employed azurite pigment. This confirmed the key importance of trace elements analysis of mineral pigments for the provenance studies of fine arts.
Examining Firearm Offenses: Social Disorganization, Proximity From Home, and Crime Type
Authors: Cwick Jaclyn M. , Williams Joshua H.
Published: September 2024

Extent literature on social disorganization theory posits that offenses occur in disadvantaged neighborhoods where informal social controls are less effective. Further, research into the spatial dynamics of crime and offender decision-making shows that offenders choose to offend in neighborhoods where risk of apprehension is low, such as those where informal social control is weakened. This study examines whether social disorganization, measured as concentrated disadvantage and residential mobility, within offenders’ home neighborhood influences residence-to-crime distance in St. Louis City, using data from a sample of felony firearm arrests from 07-2015 through 06-2018. Findings show that concentrated disadvantage significantly influences the distance of residence-to-crime. In addition, crime specific analyses indicate that this relationship is significant for instrumental, but not expressive crime types.
Economic Growth and Stable Employment in the West African Economic and Monetary Union
Authors: Sangare Vassy Pierre , Kouakou Kouadio Clément , Djezou Wadjamsse Beaudelaire , Ble Caroline
Published: September 2024

This article explores the impact of the institutional environment on the ability of economic growth to generate stable employment in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) countries. Using an autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model on panel data from 1996 to 2021, we find a positive correlation between economic growth and stable employment in the short and long term. Services and industry are the primary sources of stable jobs in the long run. Furthermore, institutional factors speed up employment adjustment to equilibrium during economic shocks. Specifically, controlling corruption, government efficiency and regulation quality enhance economic growth’s impact on stable job creation. Therefore, pursuing a structural transformation of the WAEMU’s economies and enhancing the institutional environment is imperative to ensure job stability.

JEL Codes: C23, E24, J2, O55
Role of Hired Agricultural Labour in Crop Production: Evidence From the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam
Authors: Das Anup Kumar
Published: September 2024

Insufficient availability of family labour is a major hurdle in farm operations in India, which compels farmers to use hired agricultural labour. Given the importance of manpower in farm operation, the use of hired labour in agriculture is expected to play a vital role in agricultural development. Hence, the present article aims to examine the role of hired agricultural labour in crop production in the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam in North East India. The study is based mainly on farm-level data collected using a multi-stage sampling technique from 237 field crop-cultivating households. Analysis using simple statistical tools depicts that a large majority of farmers of all size classes depend on hired labour for different farming activities. The extent of use of hired agricultural labour is more for larger farmers relative to smaller farmers. Further, larger farmers hire agricultural labour more or less equally for all types of activities, while small and marginal farmers hire such labour mostly for activities requiring group efforts. Tobit regression analysis depicts a significant role of hired agricultural labour in improving cropping intensity and crop diversification, but the fragmented nature of the market for agricultural labour calls for government intervention.

JEL Codes: Q12, Q13
Output feedback asynchronous control for singular Markovian jump systems
Authors: Zhang Qian , Qi Ping , Fang Liandi , Liu Caiyun
Published: September 2024

This paper is concerned with the problem of output feedback asynchronous control for singular Markovian jump systems (SMJSs). The dynamic output feedback controller (DOFC) modes do not need to be synchronized with the system modes and a hidden Markov model (HMM) is adopted to characterize this phenomenon. Firstly, sufficient novel conditions are derived to guarantee that the closed-loop system is stochastically admissible (SA) with [Formula: see text] performance. Secondly, an approach is established to design the DOFC gains. Finally, numerical examples are presented to show the effectiveness of the proposed approach.
Vibration modeling and simulation analysis of wind turbine flexible tower based on BP neural network
Authors: Yin Xiao Ju , Mu Qi Zheng , Li Bo , Du Zhi Liang , Shao Guo Ce , Zhou Li
Published: September 2024

For the instability problem of the wind turbine flexible tower caused by mechanical fatigue and vibration, Back Propagation (BP) neural network is used to establish the tower vibration prediction model to solve the wind turbine tower vibration prediction analysis. To find correlation association factors impacting the flexible tower vibration, the multi-source heterogeneous data from various operating situations of wind turbines are optimized using correlation analysis. A BP neural network-based tower vibration prediction model is created. The findings of a simulation investigation using data from a wind farm’s 2 MW wind turbine with a 120 m flexible tower reveal that the BP neural network has the greatest predictive power for operating situations below the rated wind speed. The root mean square error RMSE decreased by 10.6608; the mean absolute error MAE decreased by 9.1915 compared to the above rated wind speed. It is proved that the BP neural network prediction model has high accuracy in predicting the vibration of the flexible tower for working conditions below the rated wind speed, which can provide accurate data support for the vibration control of the flexible towers.
The public life of care: How caregivers in the United States and India frame their contributions
Authors: Márquez Alejandro , Marwah Vrinda
Published: September 2024

How do caregivers articulate the contributions of their work? Using data from two ethnographies—of an immigrant rights organization on the US–Mexico border, and of community health workers in Punjab, India—we emphasize frames that caregivers use in strategic public-facing moments to describe the value of their work. We argue that caregivers frame care as making direct contributions to public life, beyond the privatized realms of family and market usually associated with care, and toward an expansion of the rights of the marginalized. This “public life of care” illuminates new actors, sites, and dynamics in care.
Youth participation in community governance: A participatory design program in Beijing
Authors: Wang Yixuan , Zhai Fuhua , Liang Xiao , Wang Weiwei , Zhang Boyu
Published: September 2024

This article presents an innovative youth participation program implemented in Beijing, highlighting how grassroots social work stations can effectively engage youth in community governance through a participatory design. The program offers a replicable model for social workers worldwide to enhance meaningful youth civic engagement and community improvement.
Divided loyalty: Are broadly recruited militaries less likely to repress nonviolent antigovernment protests?
Authors: Johnson Paul L , Margulies Max Z
Published: September 2024

This article tests whether social distance between the military and society leads soldiers to refrain from violence against protesters, and how that expectation affects the regime’s decision of whether to deploy the military in the first place. In contrast with previous research that primarily examined aggregated protest campaigns and often in geographically limited samples, this study is conducted at the micro-level using daily event data. It employs the Integrated Crisis Early Warning System dataset to identify more than 36,000 protest-day events in 168 countries between 1997 and 2015, coding whether and how soldiers responded. In addition, this study also demonstrates theoretically and empirically the need to differentiate conscription from the military participation rate as measures of social distance. Contrary to expectations, it does not find evidence that conscription results in a lower likelihood of violence or deters the regime from deploying soldiers to put down protests, and it finds only weak evidence that higher military participation rate results in a lower likelihood of violence. It also finds that conscription increases rather than decreases the likelihood of soldiers being deployed against protests.
Mapping advocacy support: Geographic proximity to outgroups and human rights promotion
Authors: Pauselli Gino
Published: September 2024

Why do people support promoting human rights? Common explanations center on the characteristics of states or individuals, particularly ideology. In this study, I focus on the role of empathy for outgroups. Contact theory suggests that intergroup contact reduces prejudice and increases support for outgroup members. I argue that empathy for outgroups increases support for defending the rights of foreigners abroad. Testing this argument is challenging given selection biases and the potential confounding effects of high prejudice and alternative norms. I use geocoded public opinion data from 35 African countries to study the level of contact with outgroups and its impact on preferences for promoting rights overseas. I use the geographic distance to the nearest international border and border crossing as a novel measure of contact with outgroups and find that the closer an individual is to an international land border or an international crossing point, the higher their support for preventing human rights abuses in other countries. These results are robust to a battery of covariates, robustness checks, and model specifications. In addition, the study shows that border hardening reduces support for human rights policies, while proximity to international borders is not correlated with other potential confounders such as concerns about security and migration. Overall, this study provides evidence that border zones, despite being the edge of sovereignty, generate stakeholders for human rights.
The radiographic diversity of dental patterns among 7219 young individuals—a contribution to disaster victim identification
Authors: Bortolami Priscilla , Batista Renata , Moreira Debora , Boedi Rizky Merdietio , Paranhos Luiz Renato , Franco Ademir
Published: September 2024

The diversity of dental patterns is a fundamental topic in disaster victim identification. The current scientific literature, however, is scarce of data regarding young individuals. This study aimed to assess the radiographic diversity of dental patterns, considering missing, unrestored, and filled teeth in young individuals. The sample consisted of 7219 panoramic radiographs of individuals between 12 and 22.9 years. The permanent teeth, except third molars, were coded as missing, unrestored, or filled and odds ratios (OR) were calculated based on sex, dental arch, and age. The sex-combined sample had 1.116 distinctive dental patterns. “All unrestored” teeth was the most common pattern (OR: 0.437) followed by the sequence of unrestored teeth except restored mandibular first molars (OR: 0.021). Females had more distinctive dental patterns than males ( p < .001), while males had more unrestored teeth ( p < .001). In the age category of 12–12.9 years, the OR for finding a distinctive dental pattern was 11%, while in the age category of 22–22.9 years it increased to 58%. On the other hand, the OR for “all unrestored” gradually decreased according to age (74% in the younger category, and 23% in the older age category). The distinctiveness of dental patterns among young individuals is affected by the predominance of unrestored teeth. However, registering a single filled tooth in a remaining unrestored dentition can reduce exponentially the probability of finding an identical pattern of missing, unrestored and filled teeth.
Young Children’s Participation and Environment Measure (YC-PEM): Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Reliability, and Validity of Turkish Version
Authors: Seyhan-Bıyık Kübra , Delioğlu Kıvanç , Özal Cemil , Üneş Sefa , Tunçdemir Merve , Kerem-Günel Mintaze
Published: September 2024

We investigated the psychometric properties of a Turkish version of the Young Children’s Participation and Environment Measure (YC-PEM-T). Our participants were 367 children (212 children with disabilities and 155 children without disabilities; M age = 40.76 months, SD = 20.33; range 0–71 months) and their parents, who were selected by a convenience sampling method. We translated and cross-culturally adapted the original YC-PEM from English to Turkish (YC-PEM-T). We found the internal consistency and test-retest reliability of the YC-PEM-T to be good with a Croanbach’s alpha ranging from .68 to .94, and intraclass correlation coefficients ranging from .69 to .89 after the YC-PEM-T was administered twice to 100 parents within a three week period. In a two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) we compared YC-PEM-T scores between children with and without the presence of a disability and found significant differences ( p < .05). While we found significant differences between three different age groups, they did not follow consistently. To evaluate discriminant validity, we followed up these ANOVAs with post-hoc analyses when results were statistically significant. Regarding concurrent validity, there were strong to very strong relationships between scores on the participation part of the YC-PEM-T and both the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI; .701 < r < .854, p < .001), and the European Child Environment Questionnaire (ECEQ; - .632 < r < - .690, p < .001). We concluded that the YC-PEM-T is a valid, reliable, and culturally adapted tool for evaluating daily life participation and adaptation to environmental factors in young Turkish children. We can recommend the YC-PEM-T for use in clinical settings and for epidemiological research to assess young children’s participation in activities in the home, preschool and community. We also recommend that future investigators examine other psychometric properties of this scale, including its interpretation and capacity to differentiate varied diagnostic and disability groups.
Introduction to the Special Issue: The Catholic Priesthood in Times of Change
Authors: Vaidyanathan Brandon
Published: September 2024

This special issue of Review of Religious Research, titled “The Catholic Priesthood in Times of Change,” is dedicated primarily to social-scientific inquiry into the Roman Catholic presbyterate in the United States. The issue’s main focus is to analyze and discuss data from a new and original nationally representative study, The National Study of Catholic Priests. The rationale for dedicating a special issue to this topic stems from the considerable new quantitative and qualitative data made available through this study, which presents a unique opportunity for scholars and practitioners interested in Catholicism to examine contemporary issues facing the priesthood. The issue also aims to place this study within its broader context by including recent research on lay American Catholics, as well as reviewing new books on Catholicism in Europe and Asia. The issue thus comprises three original research articles, two research notes, and four book reviews.
A hybrid deep learning and clonal selection algorithm-based model for commercial building energy consumption prediction
Authors: Wang Jichao
Published: September 2024

In contemporary society, commercial buildings, as a crucial component of urban development, face increasingly prominent energy consumption issues, posing significant challenges to the environment and sustainable development. Traditional energy management methods rely on empirical models and rule-based approaches, which suffer from low prediction accuracy and limited applicability. To address these issues, this study proposes a commercial building energy consumption prediction and energy-saving strategy model based on hybrid deep learning and optimization algorithms. This model integrates convolutional neural networks (CNN), gated recurrent units (GRU), and the clonal selection algorithm (CSA), aiming to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of energy consumption predictions. Experimental results demonstrate that the CNN-GRU-CSA Network (CGC-Net) model achieves mean absolute errors (MAE) of 17.12, 16.73, 16.62, and 15.94 on the Building Data Genome Project (BDGP), Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS), Nonresidential Building Energy Performance Benchmark (NEPB), and Building Energy Efficiency Benchmark (BEBDEE) datasets, respectively, significantly outperforming traditional methods and other models. Additionally, the model exhibits faster inference and training times. These results validate the stability and superiority of the CGC-Net model, providing an innovative solution and essential technical support for commercial building energy management.
Comparing the Accuracy of Univariate, Bivariate, and Multivariate Estimates across Probability and Nonprobability Surveys with Population Benchmarks
Authors: Rohr Björn , Silber Henning , Felderer Barbara
Published: September 2024

Previous studies have shown many instances where nonprobability surveys were not as accurate as probability surveys. However, because of their cost advantages, nonprobability surveys are widely used, and there is much debate over the appropriate settings for their use. To contribute to this debate, we evaluate the accuracy of nonprobability surveys by investigating the common claim that estimates of relationships are more robust to sample bias than means or proportions. We compare demographic, attitudinal, and behavioral variables across eight German probability and nonprobability surveys with demographic and political benchmarks from the microcensus and a high-quality, face-to-face survey. In the analyses, we compare three types of statistical inference: univariate estimates, bivariate Pearson’s r coefficients, and 24 different multiple regression models. The results indicate that in univariate comparisons, nonprobability surveys were clearly less accurate than probability surveys when compared with the population benchmarks. These differences in accuracy were smaller in the bivariate and the multivariate comparisons across surveys. In addition, the outcome of those comparisons largely depended on the variables included in the estimation. The observed sample differences are remarkable when considering that three nonprobability surveys were drawn from the same online panel. Adjusting the nonprobability surveys somewhat improved their accuracy.
Event-Centered Interviewing: Integrating Qualitative Interviews with Experience Sampling Technologies
Authors: Kelly Brian C. , Sennott Christie
Published: September 2024

The qualitative interview has been a core technique in the sociological methods toolkit for generations. Interviews provide essential insights into how participants experience the world around them. New opportunities have emerged to adapt traditional in-depth interview techniques through the use of evolving technologies available to interview participants. This article describes the integration of ecological momentary assessment techniques to augment qualitative in-depth interviews focused on specific events, which we term event-centered interviewing. By incorporating photo data captured systematically through smartphone apps designed for ecological momentary assessment, event-centered interviews can extend the strengths of traditional qualitative interviews. We describe the processes and procedures for conducting event-centered interviews, and we highlight how the approach may create opportunities for qualitative analysis and minimize certain limitations of traditional in-depth interviews. We also highlight the positive participant responses to the approach from a pilot study. Although traditional in-depth interviews may remain at the core of qualitative sociological inquiry, event-centered interviewing may be especially useful for interviews about behavior and experiences that occur during specific events.
Who are the union free-riders in Ireland? Evidence from the Working in Ireland Survey
Authors: Geary John , Belizón Cebada María Jesús
Published: September 2024

Trade union free-riding is a highly contentious issue for trade unions. Yet, it is poorly understood. Using data from a representative survey this article examines the incidence of free-riding in Ireland and profiles those who free-ride, distinguishing between two cohorts – never-have-been union members and former union members. The authors examine a series of hypotheses derived from the international literature to assess how free-riders are distinguished from union members and, in turn, how the two cohorts of free-riders are dissimilar from one another in their orientations to unions. The article concludes by identifying a number of theoretical contributions, makes some suggestions for the conduct of future research and identifies a number of policy implications for unions.