bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The association between metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease diagnosis and vasomotor symptoms in midlife women
Authors: Aldhaleei Wafa A. , Kapoor Ekta , Shufelt Chrisandra , Wallace Michael B. , Kling Juliana M. , Cole Kristin , Winham Stacey J. , Hedges Mary S. , Faubion Stephanie S. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Objective
Metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and vasomotor symptoms (VMS) are associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk. Although visceral adiposity has been linked to MASLD and VMS independently, this study aimed to evaluate associations between the two in midlife women.

Methods
A cross-sectional study of women aged 45-60 years receiving primary care at one of four sites was conducted from March 1 through June 30, 2021. MASLD diagnosis was obtained utilizing the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision and Tenth Revision codes. VMS burden was evaluated with the Menopause Rating Scale and categorized as severe/very severe versus none/mild/moderate. Logistic regression models were used to assess the association between VMS and diagnosed MASLD both univariately and after individually adjusting for several risk factors.

Results
A total of 4,599 women were included in the final analysis, 304 (7%) of whom had an MASLD diagnosis. On univariate analysis, women with an MASLD diagnosis were more likely to have severe/very severe VMS (odds ratio [OR], 1.50; 95% CI, 1.08-2.08; P = 0.015). However, the association between MASLD diagnosis and severe/very severe VMS was no longer statistically significant after individually adjusting for body mass index (adjusted OR, 1.36; 95% CI, 0.97-1.92) and hypertension (adjusted OR, 1.38; 95% CI, 0.99-1.93).

Conclusions
The relationship between MASLD and VMS appears to be best explained by other variables including BMI and hypertension. Although they do not appear to be directly linked, given the prevalence of bothersome VMS in midlife women, addressing VMS may enable greater adherence to lifestyle modifications as part of MASLD management.
A single session of slow-paced breathing improved cognitive functions and postural control among middle-aged women: a randomized single blinded controlled trial
Authors: Masmoudi Karama , Chaari Fatma , Ben Waer Fatma , Rebai Haithem , Sahli Sonia 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Objective
The aim of the study was to explore the immediate effects of slow-paced breathing (SPB) on cognitive performance and postural control in middle-aged postmenopausal women.

Methods
Thirty-four middle-aged women were recruited and assigned to either an experimental group (EG), who practiced SPB, or a control group (CG), who watched an educational video. Both groups had their cognitive functions and postural control assessed using validated tools during both pre-intervention and post-intervention sessions.

Results
Simple reaction time, congruent reaction time, incongruent reaction time, and incongruent reaction accuracy improved (P ≤ 0.01) in the EG in the post-intervention compared to the pre-intervention. The incongruent reaction time improved (P ≤ 0.05) among the EG compared to the CG in the post-intervention session. Postural control improved (P ≤ 0.05) post-intervention compared to pre-intervention in the EG, on a firm surface in the eyes closed condition. On the foam surface, postural control improved (P ≤ 0.001) in the post-intervention compared to pre-intervention in the EG irrespective of the vision conditions.

Conclusions
Our findings highlight the potential benefits of SPB as a nonpharmacological, cost-effective, and easily accessible intervention to improve cognitive performance and postural control among postmenopausal women. Hence, this technique should be taken into consideration when designing preventive and therapeutic strategies for these women. Additionally, women are encouraged to incorporate this exercise into their daily activities to enhance their quality of life.
Coronary vasomotor response incidence to intracoronary acetylcholine provocation test according to the severity of insignificant coronary artery stenosis in Korean population
Authors: Park Tae Shik , Ahn Woo Jin , Rha Seung-Woon , Choi Se Yeon , Cha Jinah , Hyun Sujin , Sinurat Markz RMP , Park Soohyung , Choi Cheol Ung , Park Chang Gyu , Oh Dong Joo , Choi Byoung Geol 
Published: December 2024

Background
Coronary artery spasm (CAS) is a cause of variant angina. However, the understanding of CAS patterns in the presence of mild-to-moderate coronary artery stenosis is limited. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence and patterns of CAS in patients with insignificant coronary artery stenosis using intracoronary acetylcholine (ACH) provocation test.

Methods
In this study, 6513 patients without significant coronary artery stenosis who underwent intracoronary ACH provocation test were enrolled. Patients were divided into three groups, based on the severity of coronary artery stenosis: the non group (stenosis <30%, n = 2833), the mild group (30–49%, n = 3278) and the moderate group (50–69%, n = 402). Vasomotor responses were observed among three different groups.

Results
The baseline characteristics of the patients in the mild and moderate groups were worse than in the non group. They were older, had higher prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and smoking habit. During the ACH test, CAS was observed in 58.1% of the overall population. The mild group (60.1%) and the moderate group (60.9%) showed a higher incidence than the non group (55.3%, P < 0.001). In addition, among cases of CAS, the mild group (3.2%) and the moderate group (8.5%) responded more at a lowest dose of ACH than the non group (3.1%, P < 0.001).

Conclusion
In patients with chest pain without significant coronary artery stenosis, CAS was observed in over half of the cases. Furthermore, CAS was found to be more frequent and more susceptible in patients with mild-to-moderate coronary artery stenosis compared with those without fixed stenosis.
The kidney under heat stress: a vulnerable state
Authors: Amorim Fabiano , Schlader Zachary 
Published: December 2024

Purpose of review
This review examines the effects of occupational heat stress on kidney health. It focuses on the role of hyperthermia in the development of acute kidney injury (AKI) and its potential progression to chronic kidney disease of nontraditional etiology (CKDnt). We highlight the physiological mechanisms by which hyperthermia affects kidney function and discuss emerging preventive strategies.

Recent findings
Hyperthermia places the kidneys in a vulnerable state. As body temperature increases, blood flow is directed toward the skin to aid in cooling, diverting it away from internal organs like the kidneys to support blood pressure regulation. At the same time, hyperthermia and dehydration increases energetic demand to promote fluid and electrolyte conservation. Collectively, this can create a localized supply-demand mismatch, resulting in tissue hypoxia that can damage kidney tissues. These findings highlight that heat hyperthermia can lead to subclinical kidney damage, with potential long-term implications for kidney health.

Summary
Heat-induced AKI is a growing public health concern. Individuals engaged in manual labor with prolonged exposure are at risk of CKDnt. Interventions aimed to prevent hyperthermia show promise in mitigating the risk of AKI. Further research is necessary to refine these strategies and establish evidence-based guidelines for reducing heat-related kidney injuries.
Out-of-Pocket Expenses and Postoperative Therapy After Open Reduction Internal Fixation of a Distal Radius Fracture
Authors: Spencer Mark , Chan Pui Man (Pamela) , Liu Jialiang , Yang Donghan M. , Peterson Eric D. , Billig Jessica I. 
Published: December 2024

Background:
Postoperative hand therapy after surgery for distal radius fractures is associated with improved functional outcomes. However, financial impediments can be a potential barrier to adherence to postoperative care requirements. The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship among the surgical and therapy out-of-pocket (OOP) expenses and therapy visits after operative treatment of a distal radius fracture.

Methods:
We performed a retrospective cohort study of surgically treated patients with a distal radius fracture using the Merative MarketScan Research Databases (2019-2021). Multivariable logistic regression and multivariable negative binomial regression were used to assess the association of patient-level variables, OOP expenses, and postoperative hand therapy visits.

Results:
In our cohort of 17,405 patients, 1,158 (6.7%) had inpatient surgery and 16,247 (93.4%) had outpatient surgery. Additionally, 27% had no therapy visits in the six-month postoperative period. Surgical OOP costs were not associated with a minimum of one therapy visit postoperatively. However, the highest quartile of surgical OOP expenses was associated with fewer therapy visits (IRR: 0.92, 95%CI: 0.88-0.96), and the highest average therapy OOP expenses were associated with fewer therapy visits in the inpatient (IRR: 0.79, 95%CI: 0.65-0.96) and outpatient cohort (IRR: 0.86, 95%CI: 0.82-0.89).

Conclusion:
One in four patients undergoing open reduction internal fixation of a distal radius fracture did not receive therapy. Increasing surgical and therapy OOP expenses were associated with fewer therapy visits. Given the importance of therapy for functional outcomes, policy changes such as bundling therapy visits into the global period are needed to promote therapy post-injury.
Missed Opportunities: A Mixed-Methods Assessment of Disparities in Treatment for Fecal Incontinence
Authors: Seitz Vienne , Calata Jed , Mei Ling , Davidson Emily R. W. 
Published: December 2024

Importance
Previous work identified racial disparities in access to fecal incontinence (FI) treatments. However, less is known about patient perspectives of these barriers.

Objectives
This study assessed differences in FI symptom severity and treatment utilization between Black and White patients.

Study Design
This mixed-methods assessment studied adult non-Hispanic Black and White women treated for FI who either did not respond to medical therapy nor received sacral neuromodulation or did not follow up after medical therapy. Structured interviews queried patients about treatments offered and symptom severity.

Results
Of the 118 patients in the retrospective evaluation, 59 (50%, 24 Black and 35 White) were interviewed. Black patients were more likely than White patients to report occasional, weekly, or daily solid and stool incontinence (75.0% vs 48.6%, P = 0.042; 87.5% vs 51.4%, P = 0.004, respectively) and flatal incontinence (83.3% vs 62.9%, P = 0.088).
Of those prescribed fiber supplements and antidiarrheal medications, Black patients were less likely to report symptom improvement (25.0% vs 70.0%, P = 0.013; 57.1% vs 87.5%, P = 0.092, respectively, for each medication type) and ongoing regimen adherence (25.0% vs 63.3%, P = 0.013; 28.6% vs 87.5%, P = 0.035, respectively).
Black patients were more likely to report impairment in daily functioning secondary to FI (83.3% vs 57.1%, P = 0.034) and were more likely to seek a follow-up visit with a health care professional that performs sacral neuromodulation (79.2% vs 28.6%, P < 0.001).

Conclusions
Black patients were more likely to have severe symptoms and poorer treatment outcomes and desire future follow-up, highlighting the importance of addressing racial differences in patient preferences in FI management strategies.
Constraining dark energy with the integrated Sachs-Wolfe effect
Authors: Seraille Emeric , Noller Johannes , Sherwin Blake D. 
Published: December 2024

We use the integrated Sachs-Wolfe (ISW) effect, by now detectable at ∼5σ within the context of Λ cold dark matter (ΛCDM) cosmologies, to place strong constraints on dynamical dark energy theories. Working within an effective field theory (EFT) framework for dark energy we find that including ISW constraints from galaxy–cosmic microwave background (CMB) cross-correlations significantly strengthens existing large-scale structure constraints, yielding bounds consistent with ΛCDM and approximately reducing the viable parameter space by ∼70%. This is a direct consequence of O(1) changes induced in these cross-correlations by otherwise viable dark energy models, which we discuss in detail. We compute constraints by adapting the ΛCDM ISW likelihood from Stölzner [] for dynamical dark energy models using galaxy data from 2 MASS, wide-field infrared survey explorer (WISE) × SuperCOSMOS, Sloan Digital Sky Survey Data Release 12, the catalog of photometric quasars and NRAO Very Large Array Sky Survey, CMB data from Planck 18, and baryon acoustic oscillation and redshift space distortion large-scale structure measurements from BOSS and 6dF. We show constraints both in terms of EFT-inspired αi and phenomenological μ/Σ parametrizations. Furthermore we discuss the approximations involved and related aspects of bias modeling in detail and highlight what these constraints imply for the underlying dark energy theories.

Published by the American Physical Society
2024
The ESG performance of companies and their outward foreign direct investment: evidence from China
Authors: Wang Feng , Han Huadan , Zeng Lei 
Published: December 2024

PurposeEnvironmental, social and governance (ESG) performance has received significant attention around the world. Could robust ESG performance become a new advantage for supporting companies’ outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) in emerging markets? Prior studies have not articulated the nexus between ESG performance and OFDI. This paper aims to conduct both theoretical and empirical work to clarify the effect, especially the mechanisms of ESG performance on companies’ OFDI.Design/methodology/approachUsing the data of A-share listed companies in China from 2010 to 2020, this paper empirically tests the effect and the mechanisms of ESG performance on companies’ OFDI.FindingsFirstly, robust ESG performance increases the likelihood of companies engaging in OFDI and also augments the scale of such investments. Within the realm of ESG, environmental performance, social performance and governance performance all play important roles in fostering OFDI. Secondly, strong ESG performance promotes OFDI by enhancing the competitive edge and alleviating financial constraints. Also, environmental performance, social performance and governance performance individually contribute to supporting competitiveness and mitigating financial constraints. Thirdly, the effect of ESG performance on OFDI is particularly pronounced for companies targeting developed countries, those operating in heavily polluting sectors and those with significant institutional investor presence.Originality/valueThis study advances the applicability of the stakeholder theory in the realm of firm internationalization. Moreover, the findings of this paper provide new strategies for promoting the OFDI of companies in emerging market economies.
Unlocking the power of meaningful work: elevating engagement and satisfaction in the realm of decent jobs
Authors: Russo Angela , Zammitti Andrea , Catania Carlotta , Magnano Paola , Santisi Giuseppe 
Published: December 2024

PurposeSustainable development must address the challenge of ensuring decent work for all (SDG 8) and promoting good health and well-being (SDG 3). This study aims to assess the relationship between decent and meaningful work and their impact on work engagement and job satisfaction among adult workers. Decent work goes beyond mere employment, encompassing standards for a fulfilling life, including fair compensation and workplace security, while fostering personal development and social integration. Following the psychology of working theory (PWT), decent work is a prerequisite to the attainment of meaningful work, viewed as a positive belief system about one’s work and its potential positive impact on life and the world.Design/methodology/approachA sample of 276 adult workers, aged 21–70 years (M = 43.55, SD = 11.76), was surveyed to explore the association between decent and meaningful work and the following impact on work engagement and job satisfaction. Structural equation modelling was employed.FindingsThe study identified meaningful work as a crucial mediator between decent work and the outcomes of work engagement and job satisfaction.Practical implicationsThe findings highlight the importance of cultivating meaningful work experiences to enhance workplace well-being.Organisations should prioritize interventions to promote both decent and meaningful work to align with sustainable development goals and improve employee satisfaction and engagement.Originality/valueOur findings emphasize the pivotal role of decent work and, consequently, meaningful work in shaping employees’ well-being.
Time and doctoral degrees wait for no one: an autoethnography on the creation of a culture of support in an online EdD program amidst a global pandemic
Authors: Smith Jess , Werse Nicholas R. 
Published: December 2024

Purpose
March 2020 signaled school closures and moves online for many institutions, but an online EdD program at a midsize, Christian university featured fewer than-expected programmatic changes. Because of its modality, program operations continued with relatively few changes. Although COVID-19-related campus closures did not interrupt these students’ scheduled courses, they substantively impacted their personal and professional lives. As a result, the authors in the program-specific writing center serving these students found themselves helping them navigate not only stresses related to the already-strenuous task of writing a dissertation but also personal and professional anxieties related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study is to explore and reflect on the strategies employed by a program‐specific writing center to support doctoral students during the COVID‐19 pandemic, focusing on relaxed scheduling policies, emotional support beyond writing, and fostering deeper interpersonal connections to address the unique challenges students faced during this period.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors conducted an autoethnographic exploration of their experiences to consider and examine effective strategies for supporting students in times of stress. The authors guided this inquiry by reviewing logs, notes and video recordings of sessions held or rescheduled in Spring 2020.

Findings
The authors identified three major themes in how they adjusted their approach to considering the pandemic: relaxed scheduling policies, emotional support beyond the writing process by permitting students to set the writing aside while they focused on the more immediate concerns emerging from the rapid onset of pandemic life and intentionally using the opportunity to form deeper interpersonal connections with students in their home environments.

Originality/value
As institutions reflect on lessons learned during pandemic stresses, closures and mandates, intentional exploration and reflection allow for a greater understanding of what improvements the authors can make to future practice. This uniquely positioned study offers a valuable perspective on supporting students through crisis.
The effect of surface profile and groove bottom profile on steady-state performance of dry gas seals
Authors: Xia Xinlong , Xiao Yangyi , Zhang Mengli , Jiang Jinbo , Li Canlong 
Published: December 2024

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to improve the film stiffness of a dry gas seal (DGS) through the proper design of 3D macroscopic surface structures based on numerical study.

Design/methodology/approach
A novel generalized three-dimensional (3D) geometric model is proposed to characterize macroscopic surface structures of a DGS, including grooves, waviness, radial taper and step. The mathematical model is established to simulate film pressure distribution. The effect of the surface profile and groove bottom profile on the steady-state performance of DGSs at different working conditions is investigated.

Findings
The unidirectional groove surface has the largest film stiffness at different speed conditions and the largest opening force at medium and high speed, whereas the annular groove has the largest opening force at static pressure. For obtaining the maximum film stiffness, unidirectional combined variable depth groove surface when ns = 0.4 and k = 0.5 outperforms the other unidirectional groove surfaces, whereas circumferential waviness when ns = 1 and k = 1 is the best choice among annular groove surfaces.

Originality/value
This study proposes a novel generalized 3D geometric model to characterize macroscopic surface structures of a DGS. The optimal groove bottom profile for different surface profiles of DGS is presented.
Managing quality risk in supply chain to drive firm’s quality performance: the mediating role of supply chain quality integration
Authors: Liu Xueyuan , Tse Ying Kei , Yu Yan , Huang Haoliang , Zhao Xiande 
Published: December 2024

PurposeAs quality becomes increasingly prioritized in supply chain management, understanding how supply chain quality risk management (SCQRM) practices impact quality performance (QP) is essential. This study investigates the effects of two SCQRM practices – risk prevention (RP) and proactive product recall (PPR) – on QP, with a particular focus on the mediating role of supply chain quality integration (SCQI).Design/methodology/approachA structured survey was administered to gather data from 400 Chinese manufacturing firms. Structural equation modeling was employed to evaluate the proposed relationships among SCQRM practices (RP and PPR), SCQI and QP.FindingsThe findings reveal that both RP and PPR significantly and positively influence QP. Specifically, in the structural model, RP exerts a positive effect on SCQI, while PPR also positively impacts SCQI. Additionally, SCQI serves as a mediator between RP and QP, as well as between PPR and QP.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the supply chain management literature by elucidating the beneficial effects of RP and PPR on QP and identifying SCQI as a key mediating factor in these relationships. Leveraging information processing theory (IPT), the study provides new theoretical insights into the mechanisms through which SCQRM enhances QP via SCQI.
Does CSR contribute to firms’ open innovation? Evidence from China
Authors: Zou Hailiang , Qi Guoyou , Xie Xuemei 
Published: December 2024

Purpose
Open innovation enables firms to incorporate external expertise and resources into their innovations. However, it is far from easy to obtain sufficient support from external contributors due to potential concerns about the risks of opportunism and appropriation. This paper aims to investigate whether firms’ engagement in corporate social responsibility (CSR) contributes to their open innovation, considering the contingency factors of technological capability, environmental dynamism and state ownership based on capability and motivation perspectives.

Design/methodology/approach
Using a sample of Chinese listed firms covering the period from 2009 to 2018, instrumental variable and propensity score matching approaches were used to address the endogenous problems.

Findings
This paper obtains empirical results showing that firms engaged in higher levels of CSR produce more joint outputs (co-owned patents) and that this effect is strengthened by technological capability and environmental dynamism. Among state-owned enterprises, CSR engagement is less impactful with regard to open innovation. It is further shown that open innovation is a primary channel through which CSR engagement enhances innovative efficiency.

Originality/value
This study enriches the knowledge of the antecedents of open innovation and contributes to the debate regarding the relationship between CSR and innovation by establishing a relationship between CSR and open innovation, whereas most prior studies focus on how the input and output of innovation are affected by CSR initiatives.