bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
From Hassles to Well‐Being: Unravelling the Mediating Role of Daily Affect
Authors: Toma Ana M. , Petre Dan , Iliescu Dragoș , Ion Andrei 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTThis 5‐day diary study examined the impact of daily hassles on well‐being, with a focus on the mediating role of positive and negative affect. Previous research has extensively explored the effects of major life events on well‐being, yet the influence of minor daily stressors remains poorly understood. We employed a daily diary methodology with 218 participants, aged 18 to 56, who reported their daily hassles, affect and well‐being over five consecutive days. Results revealed that daily hassles significantly predicted both current and prospective well‐being, mediated by changes in affect. Specifically, at the within‐person level, negative affect increased and positive affect decreased in response to daily hassles, both contributing to reduced well‐being. At the between‐person level, only negative affect mediated this relationship. Our findings underscore the cumulative impact of minor daily stressors on well‐being, highlighting the importance of affective responses in this process. This study contributes to a more nuanced understanding of how everyday stressors influence well‐being, emphasizing the need for strategies to manage daily hassles and enhance emotional resilience.
KMS States on $${\mathbb {Z}}_2$$-Crossed Products and Twisted KMS Functionals
Authors: Correa da Silva Ricardo , Große Johannes , Lechner Gandalf 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
KMS states on

$${\mathbb {Z}}_2$$

Z
2

-crossed products of unital

$$C^*$$

C
∗

-algebras

$${\mathcal {A}}$$

A

are characterized in terms of KMS states and twisted KMS functionals of

$${\mathcal {A}}$$

A

. These functionals are shown to describe the extensions of KMS states

$$\omega $$

ω

on

$${\mathcal {A}}$$

A

to the crossed product

$${\mathcal {A}} \rtimes {\mathbb {Z}}_2$$

A
⋊

Z
2

and can also be characterized by the twisted center of the von Neumann algebra generated by the GNS representation corresponding to

$$\omega $$

ω

. As a particular class of examples, KMS states on

$${\mathbb {Z}}_2$$

Z
2

-crossed products of CAR algebras with dynamics and grading given by Bogoliubov automorphisms are analyzed in detail. In this case, one or two extremal KMS states are found depending on a Gibbs-type condition involving the odd part of the absolute value of the Hamiltonian. As an application in mathematical physics, the extended field algebra of the Ising QFT is shown to be a

$${\mathbb {Z}}_2$$

Z
2

-crossed product of a CAR algebra which has a unique KMS state.
AI through the looking glass: an empirical study of structural social and ethical challenges in AI
Authors: Ryan Mark , de Roo Nina , Wang Hao , Blok Vincent , Atik Can 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThis paper examines how professionals (N = 32) working on artificial intelligence (AI) view structural AI ethics challenges like injustices and inequalities beyond individual agents' direct intention and control. This paper answers the research question: What are professionals’ perceptions of the structural challenges of AI (in the agri-food sector)? This empirical paper shows that it is essential to broaden the scope of ethics of AI beyond micro- and meso-levels. While ethics guidelines and AI ethics often focus on the responsibility of designers and the competencies and skills of designers to take this responsibility, our results show that many structural challenges are beyond their reach. This result means that while ethics guidelines and AI ethics frameworks are helpful, there is a risk that they overlook more complicated, nuanced, and intersected structural challenges. In addition, it highlights the need to include diverse stakeholders, such as quadruple helix (QH) participants, in discussions around AI ethics rather than solely focusing on the obligations of AI developers and companies. Overall, this paper demonstrates that addressing structural challenges in AI is challenging and requires an approach that considers four requirements: (1) multi-level, (2) multi-faceted, (3) interdisciplinary, and (4) polycentric governance.
Genomic mosaicism in colorectal cancer and polyposis syndromes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: de Moraes Francisco Cezar Aquino , Moretti Nayara Rozalem , Sano Vitor Kendi Tsuchiya , Ngan Cristiane Wen Tsing , Burbano Rommel Mario Rodríguez 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Background
Colorectal cancer (CRC) and polypoid syndromes are significant public health concerns, with somatic mosaicism playing a crucial role in their genetic diversity. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and impact of somatic mosaicism in these conditions.

Methods
A search was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Sciences to identify studies evaluating mosaicism in patients with CRC or polyposis syndromes. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated to determine prevalence rates. Statistical analyses were performed using R software 4.3.

Results
A total of 27 studies, encompassing 2272 patients, were included in the analysis. Of these, 108 patients exhibited somatic mosaicism, resulting in an overall prevalence of 8.79% (95% CI 5.1 to 14.70%, I2 = 85; p < 0.01). Subgroup analyses revealed a significantly higher prevalence of mosaicism in patients with APC mutations (OR 13.43%, 95% CI 6.36 to 26.18%, I2 = 87; p < 0.01). Additionally, mosaicism in MLH1 and MSH2 genes was observed at rates of 2.75% (95% CI 1.20 to 6.18%) and 9.69% (95% CI 2.98 to 27.24%), respectively.

Conclusions
Our findings support the growing recognition of mosaicism as a critical factor in CRC susceptibility and underscore the importance of incorporating mosaicism screening into routine genetic testing for at-risk patients.
Effectiveness and safety of VISULAS® green selective laser trabeculoplasty: 12 months retrospective data
Authors: Pillunat Karin R. , Kretz Florian T. A. , Koinzer Stefan , Müller Philipp , Pillunat Lutz E. , Klabe Karsten 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
To report the safety and effectiveness of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) using the SLT mode of the VISULAS® green laser in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). Twelve months results are presented. Retrospective extension in 4 German centers of an initially prospective interventional multicenter 3-month clinical investigation using the VISULAS® green SLT (Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Jena, Germany) in patients with POAG who either needed treatment escalation or commenced treatment and had an IOP ≥ 17mmHg at baseline, with no previous glaucoma or other ocular surgery. Non-overlapping laser spots (100) were applied in a single session to 360° of the trabecular meshwork (TM). Glaucoma medications were not changed up to the 3-month visit. From 3 to 12 months, patients were managed according to routine standard of care. Outcome measures included IOP reduction, further glaucoma interventions, and adverse events from baseline to month 12. 25 eyes of 25 POAG patients (mean age 65.8 ± 8.5; modified intention to treat – mITT –group) were included in the extension study. Six eyes (24%) underwent additional glaucoma treatment or changed glaucoma therapy; the remaining 19 eyes (76%) had stable glaucoma therapy (SGT group) with no further glaucoma intervention or change in glaucoma medications (mean number of preoperative glaucoma medications: 2.3 ± 1.34). In the SGT group, mean baseline IOP (mmHg) was reduced from 20.0 ± 2.11 at baseline to 17.4 ± 3.25 and 16.2 ± 1.83 at 6 to 12 months, respectively (p < 0.0001): 52.6% had ≥ 20% IOP reduction at 12 months. Potential device- or procedure-related adverse events were mild to moderate and resolved without sequelae. SLT performed with the VISULAS® green laser reduced IOP in eyes with POAG up to 12 months with no relevant safety issues. The results are comparable to other reported SLT studies.
Unsaturated hydraulic properties of recycled concrete aggregates blended with autoclaved aerated concrete grains for unbound road base materials in Vietnam
Authors: Pham Van Nam , Nguyen Tien Dung , Nguyen Hoang Giang , Kawamoto Ken 
Published: December 2024

AbstractUnderstanding of hydraulic properties is necessary to evaluate the water infiltration and balance in a road course. An easily available hydraulic model can contribute to the design of urban flooding countermeasures and mitigation of urban heat islands by covering roads with pavements. Many studies have evaluated saturated hydraulic conductivity, but few studies of measurements and modeling of unsaturated hydraulic properties such as water retention and unsaturated hydraulic conductivity for roadbase materials have been done. Therefore, this study measured the unsaturated hydraulic properties of typical roadbase materials of recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) using an evaporation method in the laboratory. To improve the water retention capacity, RCA blended with autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) grains were also used. The results showed that the Gardner–Campbell (GC) model described the hydraulic properties of tested roadbed materials well, and the inclusion of AAC grains increased the water-holding capacity effectively. As a case study, the GC model was incorporated into the Green–Ampt infiltration model to simulate the change in the infiltration rate over time. The simulated results analyzed the water infiltration characteristics well, and this approach would be a good tool to make a quick assessment of the infiltration process of roadbed materials.
Counting function estimates for coherent frames and Riesz sequences
Authors: Papageorgiou Effie , van Velthoven Jordy Timo 
Published: December 2024

AbstractWe prove various estimates for the asymptotics of counting functions associated to point sets of coherent frames and Riesz sequences. The obtained results recover the necessary density conditions for coherent frames and Riesz sequences for general unimodular amenable groups, while providing more precise estimates under additional localization conditions on the coherent system for groups of polynomial growth.
Domestic vs foreign superstars: comparative advantage and productivity spillovers
Authors: Rowley Thomas Michael 
Published: December 2024

AbstractSuperstar firms are seen as catalysts of comparative advantage and competition. This paper challenges this perception using Chinese firm-level data from 1998 to 2007, revealing that superstar firm dominance had an average negative impact on industry export competitiveness up to at least 2003. Concentration into foreign-owned superstars, however, had a positive influence on industry exports throughout the period. Heterogeneity according to how an industry was poised for growth further indicates a story of convergence as the Chinese economy developed. Moreover, this paper leverages an industry-specific shock to find unique and positive horizontal spillovers from superstar FDI on the productivity of local firms. These findings offer valuable insights into key aspects of China’s successful industrial policy during the height of its export-led growth. They particularly underscore the significance of firm ownership when applying the literature on superstar firms to emerging economies.
Pulmonary Impedance and Wave Reflections in Adults with Mitral Stenosis: Immediate and Follow-Up Effects of Balloon Valvuloplasty
Authors: Ting Chih-Tai , Chen Jaw-Wen , Chang Mau-Song , Yin Frank C.-P. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Purpose
We compared adults with mitral stenosis (MS) to 8 controls (CONT) to see how pulmonary impedance and wave reflections differ at baseline and after balloon valvuloplasty.

Methods
We separated the MS patients into groups according to mean pulmonary artery pressure: moderate (MOD; ≤ 26 mmHg, n = 21) and high (HIGH; > 26 mmHg, n = 33). We made baseline high-fidelity measurements in all patients, in the MS groups after vasodilation with nitroprusside, immediately and 4 months after balloon valvuloplasty.

Results
Comparing MOD vs CONT, using the Kruskal-Wallis test with Bonferroni correction, reveals evidence for higher baseline input resistance (R) (489 vs 205 dyne-sec/cm5, P = 0.07); first harmonic of impedance modulus (Z1) (97.3 vs 27.6 dyne-sec/cm5, P = 0.01); first zero crossing of impedance phase angle (F0) (4.49° vs 2.19°, P = 0.02) but no difference in wave reflection index (Pb/Pf). Baseline HIGH vs CONT comparisons reveal stronger evidence and larger differences than MOD for R (995 vs 205, P < 0.001); Z1 (151 vs 27.6, P < 0.001); F0 (5.25 vs 2.19, P < 0.001); as well as Pb/Pf (0.69 vs 0.42, P < 0.001). Responses to nitroprusside and valvuloplasty are also greater in the HIGH than MOD, but the HIGH parameters still differ from the CONT. Four months after valvuloplasty there is evidence for reverse remodeling in both groups. Further analyses reveal that sinus rhythm and younger age are potentially important factors for remodeling.

Conclusion
MS causes alterations in pulmonary hemodynamics that differ according to pressure levels. These changes are only partially reversed immediately after valvuloplasty. There is evidence for reverse remodeling 4 months afterwards.
Women Harmonizing Sustainability Practices for a Circular Bioeconomy: Can They Transform from Within Organizations?
Authors: Sanz-Hernández Alexia , Zarauz Irene , Jiménez-Caballero Paula , López Rodríguez María Esther 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThis paper is situated within the framework of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and addresses how women in organizational spaces with strongly values-driven practices can contribute to a more sustainable development in the implementation of a Circular Bioeconomy. Companies aligned with this model have a special responsibility to orient their practices towards comprehensive and fair sustainability if they want to align themselves with the policy frameworks of ecological transition. The article asks whether there is a harmonization of the environmental and social dimensions of practices in companies aligned with the circular bioeconomy and how the participation of women in management positions (in this case, white women, college-educated and non-disabled women) can promote transformative organizational change. Based on the theories of CSR practices, critical feminist perspectives, and social practices theory, a comparative ethnographic approach is used, applying a multi-method (participant observation, interviews, and documents) and multi-site analysis with four companies. The study extends the empirical evidence aimed at favoring the adoption of integrated sustainable practices in organizations. Future research could investigate broader intersectional dynamics to provide more detail on the heterogeneity of the experiences and practices of women or feminist actors and their influence on organizations.
Acculturative Family Distancing and Depressive Symptoms Among Korean American Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Family Conflicts
Authors: Park Yeddi , Park So-Young 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThis study investigated the associations among acculturative family distancing in communication and values, family conflicts (parent-adolescent conflict, interparental conflict), and depressive symptoms and the mediating effects of family conflicts in the associations between acculturative family distancing in communication and values, and depressive symptoms in KA adolescents. Path analysis was used to analyze data from a cross-sectional survey of 339 Korean American adolescents (Mage = 14.99, SD = 1.67; 53% female) residing in New York City and New Jersey. Measurements include the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression (CES-D) Scale, Acculturative Family Distancing Youth Report Scale (AFD-YR), the Family Conflicts Scale (FCS), and the Children’s Perception of Interparental Conflict Scale. All path coefficients for the final model were statistically significant. There were significant mediating effects of parent-adolescent conflict and interparental conflict on the associations between acculturative family distancing in communication and values and depressive symptoms. The study suggests acculturative family distancing may be a contextual risk factor for depressive symptoms among KA youth. Additionally, greater acculturative family distancing may erode the strength and quality of family relationships. One of the objectives of this study was to test the AFD theory which identifies more problematic dimensions of intergenerational acculturation gap that increase risk for family conflict. The findings of the current study not only support but also build on the AFD theory by examining its relationship to both interparental and parent-adolescent conflicts.
Interpersonal Relationships and Physical Activity Across the Lifespan: A Qualitative Study with Older Adults
Authors: Shaffer Tasha M. , Vaterlaus J. Mitchell , Tarabochia Dawn , Heriza Alice , Hojnacki Sophie 
Published: December 2024

AbstractResearch highlights the critical role of physical activity for older adults, who generally understand its importance for health maintenance. However, the influence of interpersonal relationships on physical activity requires further exploration. This study aimed to retrospectively examine older adults’ perceptions of their physical activity across four life stages (i.e., early life, young adulthood, middle adulthood, and older adulthood) and to assess how interpersonal relationships impacted their exercise at each stage. Nineteen older adults (8 men, 11 women) aged 60 and older, who reported engaging in physical activity for at least 30 min one to seven times per week, participated in this study. Data were collected through online surveys and in-depth interviews. Four themes were constructed through Coding Reliability Thematic Analysis: (a) physical activity trajectory over lifespan, (b) family of origin influence on physical activity, (c) chosen relationships as facilitators and barriers to physical activity, and (d) impact of parenting and grandparenting on physical activity. Participants perceived various interpersonal relationships influenced their physical activity through different mechanisms: modeling (e.g., parents), co-participation (e.g., siblings, romantic partners, children, grandchildren, friends), or observing health challenges related to inactivity experienced by close relations (e.g., parents, siblings, extended family) at different points in their lives.
The impact of the virtualization of scholarly conferences on the gender structure of conference contributors
Authors: Olechnicka Agnieszka , Ploszaj Adam , Zegler-Poleska Ewa 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The underrepresentation of women in academic conferences is an underexplored aspect of gender disparity in science. This study aims to expand knowledge on this issue by investigating whether the virtualization of academic conferences in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic changed the gender structure of conference participants. We explored this question utilizing authorship data from the Web of Science Conference Proceedings Citation Index for 180 conferences in 30 conference series held between 2017 and 2023, with a total number of 88,384 papers and 404,295 authors. At least one edition of each analyzed conference series was launched in a virtual or hybrid form. This sample enables a comparison of differences in the gender participation of conference authors while controlling for heterogeneity among conference series. Using linear and logistic regression models, we identified a positive difference in women’s involvement in virtual and hybrid conferences compared to onsite events. However, this effect was due less to the increased participation of women in virtual and hybrid conferences than to the decreased participation of women in the onsite editions of the analyzed conference series.
Metabolic response of Klebsiella oxytoca to ciprofloxacin exposure: a metabolomics approach
Authors: Ahmed Shwan , Shams Sahand , Trivedi Dakshat , Lima Cassio , McGalliard Rachel , Parry Christopher M. , Carrol Enitan D. , Muhamadali Howbeer , Goodacre Royston 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Rapid detection and identification of pathogens and antimicrobial susceptibility is essential for guiding appropriate antimicrobial therapy and reducing morbidity and mortality associated with sepsis.

Objectives
The metabolic response of clinical isolates of Klebsiella oxytoca exposed to different concentrations of ciprofloxacin (the second generation of quinolones antibiotics) were studied in order to investigate underlying mechanisms associated with antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Methods
Metabolomics investigations were performed using Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy as a metabolic fingerprinting approach combined with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) for metabolic profiling.

Results
Our findings demonstrated that metabolic fingerprints provided by FT-IR analysis allowed for the differentiation of susceptible and resistant isolates. GC-MS analysis validated these findings, while also providing a deeper understanding of the metabolic alterations caused by exposure to ciprofloxacin. GC-MS metabolic profiling detected 176 metabolic features in the cellular extracts cultivated on BHI broth, and of these, 137 could be identified to Metabolomics Standards Initiative Level 2. Data analysis showed that 40 metabolites (30 Level 2 and 10 unknown) were differentiated between susceptible and resistant isolates. The identified metabolites belonging to central carbon metabolism; arginine and proline metabolism; alanine, aspartate and glutamate metabolism; and pyruvate metabolism. Univariate receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses revealed that six of these metabolites (glycerol-3-phosphate, O-phosphoethanolamine, asparagine dehydrate, maleimide, tyrosine, and alanine) have a crucial role in distinguishing susceptible from resistant isolates (AUC > 0.84) and contributing to antimicrobial resistance in K. oxtytoca.

Conclusion
Our study provides invaluable new insights into the mechanisms underlying development of antimicrobial resistance in K. oxytoca suggests potential therapeutic targets for prevention and identification of AMR in K. oxytoca infections.
SPEI and SPI correlation in the study of drought phenomena in Umbria region (central Italy)
Authors: Venturi Sara , Dunea Daniel , Mateescu Elena , Virsta Ana , Petrescu Nicolae , Casadei Stefano 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThis study aims to analyze the performances and correlation of the standardized precipitation index (SPI) and standardized precipitation evaporation index (SPEI) from the perspective of supplying effective indicators for drought risk management prevention. Indices have been evaluated using long time series of precipitation and temperature data (from 1961 to 2020) gauged and validated in the land monitoring system of the Umbria region (central Italy). Results show how SPEI can evaluate better the drought phenomena, both in terms of occurred events and in terms of trends. In particular, SPEI can appreciate the effects of the increase in temperatures, which in the next years could be predominant in c limate change. Currently, the high correlation between SPEI and SPI (R2 > 0.8 and r > 0.9) makes possible the use of SPI instead of SPEI in drought analysis; however, this correlation, evaluated on the two times series 1961–1990 and 1991–2020, shows a decreasing tendency; then, it could be no longer reliable in the future. These results should lead to increasingly synergistic monitoring of rainfall and temperature data, limiting as much as possible the lack of temporal overlap of the two sensors at the gauging stations. The possibility of using ERA 5 reanalysis data was also explored for the years that presented severe droughts by comparing them to the station-based observations. While the temperature data is reliable, the total precipitation parameter seems less affordable, and then, other available gridded datasets, e.g., CHIRPS, MERRA2, and Terraclimate, should have to be considered to improve the modeled precipitation’s suitability.
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